Born to Ride Motorcycle Magazine Florida #161

Contents

October Issue 161

Ad Index

Features Bikers, The Men, Machines & Myths 18 ‘66 Caleb Shovelhead 25 The Ride Factory-Celebrating 10 Years 32 Royal Enfield-Revving Up 38 Remembering Playboy Hugh Hefner 51

Columns

United We Stand

Woman’s World-Myra McElhaney Craven Moorehead Spyke & Mike Christian Motorcycle Association

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Departments Ride Safe, Ride Smart Everywhere Eddy-Is Everywhere BTR Events Update Born To Ride Kids

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Reports

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Harley-Davidson Giveaway Surprise 8 Jackal’s Gun Talk 46 Leather Lid Inserts 64 Craig Can Fix It 65

On The Cover

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AAA 6 Affordable Motorsports 55 Al Estes Bail Bonds 68 Allstate - Jeff Ard 60 Attorney Fran Haasch IFC, 5, 7, BC BTR Facebook 61 BTR Patch 49 BTR Radio 58 BTR Subscribe 58 BTR TV-This TV Tampa Bay 65 BTR TV-Great 38 66 BTR TV-ABC 20 71 Charlottes Webb Pub 34 CJ Seats 58 Copperhead Lodge 44 Cycle-Rama 24 Dirty Harry’s 17 Find It Now 42 Fun Bike Center 40 Gems & Jeans Ball 57 Gibtown Bike Fest 54 Heart Strings for Heroes 48 H-D Black Widow 36 H-D Crystal IBC H-D Florida 69 H-D Lakeland 9 H-D Seminole 12 H-D Barracuda 36 H-D Treasure Coast 4 H-D War Horse 72 Indian Panama City Beach 15 Insta Motorcycle Tow 55 Jolly Roger Run 56 JT’s Roadhouse 62 Leasure Automotive 56 Love Jugs 50 Lynyrd Skynyrd 3 Peggy’s Corral 10 Rampless Motorcycle Trailer 29 Rivers Edge Bar & Grill 64 Roscoe’s Chili Challenge 30 60 Saddle Creek Salty Shamrock 11 Screwie Louie’s-Scooter Haven 47 Sharks Bar & Grill 68 Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q 45 Special Forces MC Brotherhood 22 Stitch On Time 44 St. Pete Bike Fest 35 Tampa Triumph 40 The Ride Factory 33 Thunder Beach Rally 16 Thunder By The Bay 49 Tropic Trailer 62 Tropical Tattoo 21 Twisted Tea 14 Whiskey River 24 Wings-n-Weenies 61

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THE BASIC LEFT-TURNER

Approaching a busy four-way intersection there are a lot of elements to monitor: cross traffic may or may not stop for the light; pedestrians could step out at any time; an oncoming car waiting to turn left could fail to detect your presence and turn left in front of you. Sure enough, just as you approach the intersection, the car in the opposing left-turn lane swings into your path. You brake hard and swerve at the last second, barely avoiding a broadside collision.

Strategy: Without a doubt, this scenario is a frequent hazard for motorcyclists riding in urban areas. A common type of motorcycle crash (for sober riders) occurs during daylight hours, at low speeds (around 30 mph), when an oncoming vehicle turns left into your path. Again, when approaching an intersection with a vehicle waiting in the left-turn lane, your best bet is to assume the worst: that a car will pull out in front of you. Reduce your speed as you approach the intersection, either downshifting or lightly applying the front brake. Adjust your position in the lane to be seen better. Slowing will increase your safety cushion: slowing just 10 mph reduces your stopping distance significantly, and covering your brake greatly reduces reaction time. After you’ve slowed, continue to visually monitor the car in case it moves and forces you to change position or stop quickly.

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RETIRED AIR FORCE MEDIC SURPRISED WITH GIFT OF NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE

San Antonio (September 20, 2017): Today at Cowboy’s Alamo City HarleyDavidson in San Antonio, retired Air Force medic, Lisa Benjamin, was honored with a Harley-Davidson Model Year 2018 Street Glide Special powered by the new Milwaukee Eight Engine. The surprise moment was part of MISSION: “THANK YOU” – a cross-country tour led by Adam Sandoval to celebrate the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom.

Lisa Benjamin enlisted after the 9/11 attacks and served as an Aeromedical Evacuation Medic in the Air Force. She was deployed in Iraq in 2003 – before she was even truly eligible to deploy she was sent as a replacement for an injured crew member where after only six months of training she stepped up and excelled. Serving more than eight years, she deployed to Iraq, Germany and flew rescue missions when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans.

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Wounded Warrior Project representatives and Harley-Davidson leadership will select which seven other deserving military members will be honored with new motorcycles.

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THE MEN “Courage is almost a contradiction in terms.

It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.”

-Gilbert K. Chesterton

Leave behind the superficial selfie culture of today and take a photographic journey with Jim Flash Miteff, back to his 1960 s America; a time when people were real, emotions were raw, and life was lived on the edge. Prepare for a wild ride down the highway of history and into the rowdy and radical world of Bikers the legendary men, machines and myths of Miteff s generation. Not your typical “girl next door”, Beverly Roberts, the daughter of Outlaw biker Jim “Flash 1%er” Miteff, was riding on motorcycles before she could walk.

When Beverly was as young as eight years old, while helping develop the pictures her father took of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, she dreamed one day these photos would be shared with the world. Now, more than 40 years later she has published a handpicked selection of her father’s photographs.

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Portraits of American Bikers: Life in the 1960s is the first in the series of three books that make up the collection. Portraits of American Bikers: Inside Looking Out (the second book in the series) will be released in April of 2010. All three books in the Outlaws MC series are published by Flash Productions, LLC. The Outlaws Motorcycle Club began in McCook, Illinois USA in 1935 and is currently one of the largest motorcycle clubs in the world with chapters all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. A retired stockbroker, Beverly owns the publishing company named after her late father. “It is my hope that in a sea of misinformation about bikers and their way of life, my father’s images will offer a glimpse of truth for those who seek it.”

-Beverly V. Roberts

This Book Features 247 Glossy Pages with 100’s of Historic Dynamic Photos, For more

THE MACHINES “A Motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment, and is designed for the special use of mechanical geniuses, daredevils and lunatics.”

-George Fitch, Atlanta Constitution, 1916

THE MYTHS “Myth is the hidden part of every story., the buried part, the region that is still unexplored because there are as yet no words to enable us to get there. Myth is nourished by silence as well as by words.””

-Italo Calvino

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Like so many other youngsters growing up, I was drawn to bikes because at some point the “cool” factor made me wild eyed.

We’ve all heard the stories about the young kid seeing a big group of patch members blowing down the road as he peaked over the doorframe out the window. At some point though, at least for me, my love for old scoots took a turn in a slightly different direction.

After being away from bikes for a long time I was drawn back to it at a point of great turmoil, the details aren’t important, but it was one of the most difficult times in my life. Upon building a new scoot I found myself healing, in a way. I found a sort of piece and rhythm to it … it felt very similar to playing music. I’ve been a drummer for ages and I made a living in Miami playing in BTR 26 | BORNTORIDE.COM

a number of different bands. When I played the kit sometimes I would get into a zone and time would stand still. I unexpectedly found that same feeling in the bikes. In a way, bikes saved my life.

So began a deeper connection to building and riding. The cool factor was now just an afterthought; it was all about the “Zen,” all about finding the groove, the pocket.

At some point there was synchronization of all these things I was drawn to at a young age … blues, jazz, art, old cars, drums, and old choppers. For me all of these things began to connect and make sense. Sure, I went through the “f@@@ the world” punkskate phase. But that never lasts and it’s counter to the idea of finding the “groove.”

It’s like long board surfing vs. short boards.

One is about the flow and connecting with

the wave, the other is about attacking and dominating it. So for me, the less is more idea always inspired me … jazz trios, three notes on a blues solo, two wheels and a motor. Coltrane said it best, “You can play a shoestring if you’re sincere.”

When approaching a new project I have all these things in my mind in some form or another. Most of the time you are not thinking about it, it just happens and much like the ride when it’s done you learn things on the way.

Every week I would walk to my favorite bar in Venice and along the way I would pass a local body shop. All the year’s I lived in the area I never saw a bike in there, but this day I turned and saw what looked like a shovel sitting on a lift. I walked up and as I got closer I realized it was a cherry 1966

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TECH SHEET

sitting in a raked frame. I asked one of the helpers what the deal was. After a phone call, an old-timer came over and proceeded to tell me a story about the owner. The owner moved to a Third World country somewhere in Asia where he could be surrounded by as many women his U.S. dollar could afford.

It seems the duty on getting the bike to this country was way too pricey so it was for sale.

The old man said it had been sitting for a while, but one kick and it turned over. Cash in hand the bike was mine!

I tore it down, kept only the motor, tranny, and wheels … sold everything else. The bike sat for a bit while I could drum up cash and other parts to get it done. The frame and gas tank came in as a trade for some work on a bike build I was doing for Matt Davis of Dice magazine. Matt scored the frame from Scott

Craig. The frame came with some history; just about every bike Scott built was with this frame. I narrowed and frisco’d the tank and added some funky handmade mounts.

The front end came in as a trade for some fab work on a gas tank. The oil tank and donor fender were traded for an old bass drum pedal. With everything lying there, I turned on some Coltrane, drank some scotch and searched for the groove. I rode the bike unpainted for a while. It would have stayed that way, but after being asked to bring it the Stay Gold show at Sturgis in ’08, I felt the least I could do was paint it. While I am not a purist and enjoy riding these old bikes more that anything I wanted a little head nod to the era.

A quick call to Scott Craig and he painted it up complete with funky acid drops.

Photo by Josh Kurpius

General Owner: Fabrication: Year and Make: Model: Assembly:

Caleb “CRO” Owens Caleb 1966 Harley-Davidson FLH Chooper Caleb “CRO”

Engine Year: Model: Builder: Ignition: Displacement: Lower End: Pistons: Cases: Heads: Cams: Carb: Air Cleaner: Exhaust:

1966 FLH Shovelhead Caleb Morris Magneto 74 and a little H-D Wiseco Forged 10 over H-D H-D Andrews A/B SU Caleb Caleb

Transmission Manufacturer: Year: Type: Engine: Trans: Wheel:

H-D 1978 Rachet Top Sprocket Belt Sprocket 24 Tooth Sprocket 49 Tooth Chain

Painting Painter: Type: Color:

Scott Craig and T Markus House of Color Funky Acid Drop Purple

Frame Manufacturer: Year: Type: Rake: Stretch:

Early V-Twin 1955-1957 repop n/a n/a n/a

Accessories Bars: Risers: Fenders: Headlight: Taillight: Pegs: Electrics: Gas Tank: Oil Tank: Seat:

Caleb Flanders Caleb Small 1950s Turner Microphone Caleb Caleb 1950’s Narrowed Wassell Panhead West Eagle

Forks Type:

H-D Offset Springer

Wheels Front Wheel: Brakes: Tire: Hub:

21” Downshifting Old Dunlap Star

Rear Wheel: Brakes: Tire: Hub:

16” Disc Coker Shovel

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Women’s World RIDING MY OWN, Myra McElhaney

When I first met my husband Phil, I was excited that he had a motorcycle. I loved riding with a neighborhood guy during high school and looked forward to being on back of a bike again. Phil had a Yamaha 650. He later upgraded to a Goldwing then eventually a Harley-Davidson Tour Glide.

We loved riding in the mountains of North Georgia on weekends and occasionally we’d take a longer trip. We rode and camped with another couple on the Natchez Trace. A few years later, with the same couple, we rode from Atlanta to Niagara Falls and back. Along the way we stayed in Bed & Breakfast and quaint hotels, stopping to see sights along the way. Touring around the country was exciting but Sunday afternoon rides in the mountains, with just the two of us, were my favorite.

In 2007 Phil was diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor. After a year of radiation, chemo and surgery he was able to get back on the bike. We took a weekend motorcycle trip to Ashville, NC with two other couples. It was wonderful to be riding together again.

Sadly, the cancer returned soon after that trip. He died in 2009 at only fifty-one years of age.

My life changed dramatically. I moved from our home in the suburbs to a high-rise in the city. You know, after a spouse dies the couples don’t include you much anymore so you lose friends, too.

Besides, you need single friends when you’re single.

After dealing with his death, selling a home, buying another and moving, I approached rebuilding my social life just as I’d always approached business networking. I made a list of other single, divorced and widowed women to call for going out. I needed to keep busy! Soon people were calling me asking if I’d talk with their sister, cousin or neighbor who’d lost a spouse and was struggling to move forward. I always said, “Yes.” In 2006 I published a memoir, Building A Life You Love After Losing the Love of Your Life to share my story and insights as to what helped me. It’s gratifying to know that my story encourages and inspires others to move forward with living a life they love even after tragedy strikes.

As I adjusted to my new life I still missed my husband and I missed motorcycle riding–one of those things I could fix! A girlfriend rides her own so I figured that if she could, I could. Ha! Not so easy!

My first class was a total fail! It was in the middle of July, 90 degrees and I was terrified. Add to that an instructor that was loud and belligerent. He motioned me to the side of the range, grabbed the handlebars of my bike and stood inches from my face yelling about “popping the clutch!” I didn’t even know what that meant. I got off the bike and walked out of class.

I cried all the way home. I’m not a quitter. But I’d quit that class. I was disappointed in myself and embarrassed. I vowed to try again.

Someone said a dirt bike is easier to learn on so I took a dirt bike class. That was fun! Then I took another street bike class. I didn’t get my license because I couldn’t do the tight turns in the exam. Later another friend said she was going to take a class so I joined her. This time I passed the test and got that big M on my license!

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who wants to ride don’t let fear or failure keep you from it. If I can do it, you can too!

I bought a red Harley-Davidson Softail Slim and named her ‘Rosie the Riveting’ in honor of resilient women in history.

As a new rider I continue working to improve my skills. It feels amazing to be riding my own after all these years. Sometimes it seems I can feel my husband riding with me. Now, I’m the one driving! Myra McElhaney is a writer who encourages people to Enjoy Life and Do Good! You can learn more at www.MyraMcElhaney. com. Look for her column Women’s World here each month where she’ll feature women who ride and other topics of interest.

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS

The Bay Area’s Premiere Motorcycle Shop

Customization • Collision Repair • Restoration • Service

TEN YEARS, WHERE DOES TIME FLY, HOW HAVE YOU SURIVIVED FOR TEN YEARS? Can you believe it? Time does fly.

Survive? Well, you just take things as they are, day by day. We’ve had our ups and downs over the years, some years more brutal than others but never, ever quitting is the key. You just keep putting one foot in front of the other and do the right thing.

YOU HAVE A PARTY COMING UP TELL US ABOUT IT? The party is a thank you to our friends and customers who’ve supported us all these years. Ten years is a pretty big milestone!

We’re proud of our accomplishments and look forward to celebrating the future as well. It’s been a while but you know we throw a damn good party. :-) TELL US ABOUT YOUR STAFF AND HOW THEY CAN HELP THE CLIENT? We’re confident we have the most experienced staff around. We’re patient and listen to the needs and concerns of our riders. No matter how big the issue may be, if we don’t know, we promise we will find out!

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YOU HAVE LOYAL CUSTOMERS WHO TRUST YOU, WHY IS THAT AND HOW DOES IT MAKE YOU FEEL? The loyalty our customers provide is the sole reason we do what we do AND the biggest factor that we’re able to celebrate 10 years in business. There is no greater honor than to have long-term customers literally drag new riders in, introduce them, and explain why they want to bring their motorcycles to us for all their riding needs.

Our customers are the biggest and best supporters/advocates of The Ride Factory.

All our customers are royalty as far as we’re concerned.

WHAT DO YOU SEE THAT RIDERS OVERLOOK IN THE CARE OF THEIR MOTORCYCLES? LOL! That’s easy. Motorcycle tire air pressure. Motorcycle tires leak air and at a faster rate than most expect. The secret to longevity in motorcycle tires is proper tire pressure. We recommend checking your tire pressure each week before you head out for a ride.

IF SOMEONE HAS A QUESTION ABOUT ORDERING PARTS OR ACCESSORIES,

HOW EASY CAN YOU HELP THEM GET WHAT THEY NEED? Pick up the phone, shoot us an email, or better yet just stop by. Let us know what you are looking for or what you’re looking to do. We can generally get parts in 24-48 hours.

THE RIDE FACTORY DOESN’T TREAT PEOPLE LIKE A NUMBER, HOW IMPORTANT IS THAT TO YOU AND HOW HAS THAT HELPED YOUR BUSINESS GROW OVER YOUR FIRST 10 YEARS? That’s’ it in a nutshell. People are not a number. Everyone is different. Everyone is unique and so are their motorcycles. We’re happy to have new faces coming thru our doors each day, listening to their stories, understanding their different wants and needs. We do our best to help people’s dreams come true. We’re are definitely proud when people include us in on that journey.

“I trust The Ride Factory to handle all my Motorcycle needs, check them out and tell them I sent you.” Ron Galletti!

Thank you!

Celebrate their 10yr Anniversary, Sat Nov 4.

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ROYAL ENFIELD

With the finest and brightest of teams in the country, comprising of management professionals and a skillful, committed workforce, the Company has a unique and open culture, making Royal Enfield a vibrant and responsive company. To its customers in India and elsewhere in the world, Royal Enfield means more than just motorcycles; it’s a sense of belonging to an exclusive community with unfading passion, emotion and interest. The Company is all set to augment its leadership position, be it in the power and leisure bike segment in India or the classic bike segment elsewhere in the world, by introducing distinctively styled and higher-powered motorcycles, strengthening existing communities around its products, expanding its network, and delivering a BTR 38 | BORNTORIDE.COM

unique motorcycling experience.

1961 - BIRTH OF CAFÉ RACERS Royal Enfield motorcycles; namely the Meteor, and Meteor Minor get café racer treatment with rear placed foot rests and lower handlebars, thus sparking off a revolution in motorcycle styling across a variety of models. Royal Enfield becomes synonymous with sporty and nimble motorcycles, which appeals to this new breed of motorcyclists. These sporty café racer styled motorcycles gain popularity as the number of Rockers keeps increasing.

1963 - A GLIMPSE AT THE CONTINENTAL GT The Royal Enfield Continental GT makes an appearance with an Italian Style chrome petrol tank, cranked exhaust and sporty

looking half exposed rear springs. The Bullet 350 also gets the same café racer treatment with rear placed foot rests and lower handlebars, keeping in tune with the new café racer styled motorcycles standard.

1965 - CONTINENTAL GT PRODUCTION COMMENCES AT REDDITCH Royal Enfield starts production of the Royal Enfield Continental GT out of their parent factory at Redditch. It is a 250cc four stroke motorcycle with a fiber fuel tank in a gleaming red paint finish, a 5-speed manual gear-box and an engine good for 21 Bhp of peak power.

2010 - CAFÉ RACER CONCEPT UNVEILED AT THE AUTO EXPO The Royal Enfield café racer concept is unveiled at the 2010 Auto Expo in

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- REVVING UP

New Delhi, India. This generates massive curiosity amongst enthusiasts as well as the Auto media fraternity, as it marks Royal Enfield’s intention to develop a café racer motorcycle from the factory itself.

2013 - CONTINENTAL GT ROLLS OFF THE ORAGADAM ASSEMBLY LINES, AND IS LAUNCHED AT ACE CAFE LONDON Royal Enfield launches the much awaited ‘Continental GT’ with a fuel injected 535cc engine in the UK. Along with this is an exclusive range of accessories and riding gear styled on the same lines as the motorcycle. This motorcycle reinvents the café racer culture and lifestyle associated with it all over the world. The Motorcycle is Launched officially Globally in London in an elaborate sequence of events including a

Burn Up run from Ace Cafe to Brighton via Brooklands.

2017 - ROYAL ENFIELDS CONTINENTAL GT The Royal Enfield Continental GT is the lightest, fastest, most powerful Royal Enfield in production. A machine with a story, a nod to motorcycling’s finest hour; a painstaking collaboration. It is also the best expression yet of a cultural phenomenon that has simply refused to fade away - the café racer.

SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE CHASSIS & SUSPENSION DIMENSIONS BRAKES & TIRES ELECTRICALS Type Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, Air cooled Displacement 535 cc Bore x stroke 87mm x 90mm

Compression Ratio 8.5:1 Maximum Power 29.1 bhp (21.4 kW) @ 5100 rpm Maximum Torque 44 Nm @ 4000 rpm Ignition System Digital Electronic Ignition Clutch Wet, multi-plate Gearbox 5-Speed Constant Mesh Lubrication Wet sump Engine Oil 15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA Fuel Supply Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection Air Cleaner Paper Element Engine Start Electric & Kick

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Jackal and I spent some time talking about the SIG P320

gun. I’m learning a great deal about different types of guns, thanks to Jackal’s experience and patient tutelage. Now, I can confidently put this on my gun list of knowledge!

Jackal was eager to share his information on this particular gun and the concerns going on with it in the gun community. “The SIG P320 beat out other hand pistols and is currently THE side arm used with military personnel.

The military tested many hand pistols and the one the government chose was the SIG P320. I own this gun and love its versatility.”

The SIG P320 gun has been compared with the Glock 19. Prior to talking with Jackal about the SIG, I did a little research and saw that the comparison of the Glock was something that came up in many reviews. I asked Jackal what his opinion was about the SIG versus the Glock. “You will always have those folks that are true Glock owners and those that are SIG owners.

I personally like the SIG and the Glock equally. There are differences in each gun that I like, but overall, they are somewhat the same.”

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Jackal’s Gun Talk when it hit the floor. The gun community – both the pro SIG and con SIG – were toe-to-toe at the proverbial line drawn in the sand about this recent revelation.

Jackal elaborated on this hot topic, “There is this company that did a test on the SIG P320, dropping the pistol and seeing if it would shoot. This particular pistol does not have a safety. So, the SIG gun company came back saying they would give the owners of these guns a free safety upgrade.”

Is the SIG still the best option for the military? Jackal answered with a resounding YES! “I feel like anyone out there wouldn’t drop the pistol in the manner in which it was done where the gun went off. Another important point to make is that the gun went off 1 time out of 40 times dropped. What many may not realize is there are A LOT of guns that will fire when dropped. The SIG P320 is not the only gun that could do this!”

you take the trigger housing out and put in any size you want. If you go to the range and want a full-size pistol, you have that option. Let’s say you want a sub-compact gun. Take out the housing for that and put in the sub-compact unit. There are many more options with this gun. All the different calibers will work with that trigger system as well by removing the slides and the mags.”

There are so many things people can do with this gun to personalize it to what they use it for. “I love the SIG and what this one gun can do. I shoot at the range with lots of people that have the 320.

Many police officers I shoot with have the Glock as an issued fire arm, but, like me, prefer their personal 320.”

In addition, the SIG P320 is a great EDC (every day carry) firearm. It’s light, versatile, and economical!

Thank you, Jackal, for yet another great conversation! And thank you, to the readers of our column! If you have questions for Jackal, send him an email

Why does Jackal like the SIG P320 so much? “For me, it’s more user-friendly than the Glock. It’s a clean, modular design, and you can buy different types of systems for the trigger kit. What’s nice about this gun is that you can buy different kits for it instead of having five to eight different firearms. For example,

at: Jackal@BornToRide.com Susan Hurst p.s. Coming soon! Jackal and Susan go shopping and shooting! Stay tuned to Born To Ride magazine for this upcoming story and photo shoot!

(Yes! Pun intended!)

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Thanks to Attorney Fran Haasch for 3 Amazing Trips to The Playboy Mansion to Support Wounded Warriors.

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Hugh Hefner the Iconic Legend of the Sexual Revolution turned Silk Pajamas into a Work Uniform.

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Hugh Hefner 1926-2017

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Craven Moorehead Be Prepared!

You never know what’s going to happen, so you do what you can, right? I had no idea that there was going to be a major storm here in Florida but after seeing what happened in Texas, I started thinking. Harvey tore through there like a banshee and did major destruction before Irma was ever born in our opinion. It opened my eyes to a lot of stuff but I never realized what was yet to come. This article then is a tribute to all the lives and property lost in both of these catastrophes. And the others that followed.

The idea and concept that a major storm could hit Florida was something that a lot of people did not take seriously until the forecasters assured us that there would be landfall in our state. And at that point a state of panic ensued and people went somewhat nuts trying to get prepared. I suppose that I was among those ranks, but I never realized how difficult it would be to survive this event.

Remember the term “Preppers” ??

The preppers always predicted a major war, bombing or other event that would ‘end the world’ as we know it, but at least they built bomb shelters and stocked MRE’s and ammo plus a myriad of other stuff to survive the end of the world. Well, I suppose they weren’t so far off in their thinking because the panic that I saw here in the middle of the state was inconceivable.

There were several things that everyone needed to survive that could NOT be purchased or bargained for.

1. Gas • 2. Water • 3. Ice • 4. Bread • 5. Peanut Butter • 6. Nonperishable foods (canned goods) • 7. Charcoal and lighter fluid These items – just to name a few are simply on the short list of things that you could not get in the ‘before Irma’ days.

In my search for other commodities I realized that even though I was prudent, a lot of items could not be purchased anywhere.

My trip took me to seven or eight stores, five gas stations (not for gas) and other businesses where I thought I could get some stuff. I was greeted by empty store shelves, chaos and idiocy beyond belief. When something like this happens, I figured people would come together and try to help one another. I suppose I was wrong. I scored four cans of chili at one grocery store and a nice panicked lady told me that there was one case of water left in the discount store right across the parking lot. I ran over there and got

it and was thankful to have drinking water should the power go out. It eventually did. I went to several other stores within 10 miles of where I lived and was lucky enough to get some other staples that I thought we would need. At one store, I was able to get two jars of peanut butter and at another, three cans of soup. Every store I went to was the same scene – empty shelves, panicked citizens and chaos beyond belief. I needed bread.

I couldn’t find any anywhere. After visiting what seemed like a million places I stopped at a Publix near Brandon as I was pushing my cart toward the canned food isle, a worker brought out four or five bags of bakery cooked bread that were fresh. I grabbed two of them and I think if I weren’t so big and ugly several terrified shoppers would have killed me for them. But I escaped. With 80% of my list completed I decided to get my spoils back to the house quickly.

But I needed ICE!! When I went to the ‘fill your cooler for 99 cents’ place there were a couple of guys out there trying to help. They had a large straight-job refrigerated truck full of pallets with ice on them. For six dollars, I got 40 pounds. That’s a lot of ice for that amount of money and I was thankful. On the way home, I stopped at a small gas station and scored two small bags of charcoal for eight dollars each. Not a bargain, but I thought my prep-trip may be through after eight hours of scavenging.

When the lights go down in the city … (a song) When you are without power things change. Yeah, I had a battery powered radio, several flashlights and lanterns that work plus a limited supply of charcoal. But you could only do so much in the daylight so at night you gotta wing it. I have a huge freezer and moved all the perishable food into that with all the ice, frozen pitchers of water and dozens of small bottles of water. Soon, it defrosted leaving a river of water in the house. Items were moved into a couple of large coolers with the frozen bottles, bags of ice and other frozen commodities so that we could survive. We didn’t know how long it would take to get the power back on. For some reason, I thought it would only be off for a few hours, boy was I wrong.

It’s tough to sleep at night with the windows open and no breeze but I was a survivor of that misery. On the fourth day, I decided to venture out in the old truck to see if anyone else had electricity or other storm related damage. We weren’t damaged here and no one in the neighborhood seemed to have any either, just tree debris and not too much damage or other stuff.

When I passed by the high school that was being used for a shelter until the lights went off, I was surprised to see about nine electric company trucks in the parking lot. They were from ‘Pike’ and not our local company but they had traveled far to help us in this disaster. They eventually got the power back on and I was so thankful. Taking a bath with gallon jugs ain’t no fun, and losing all your food isn’t either. But we all survived and I hope you all did too.

So, until next month, speed safely and don’t stare at the sun for any reason. …

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Spyke & Mike When Mike, When?

What an end to summer, my BTR friends. I hope hurricane Irma did not disrupt your lifestyle too badly. For Mike and me, it was over a week with no power, lots of cleanup, and clearing out the refrigerators at the Sanctuary.

By now, most of you Floridians know what it’s like to be windblown at 50, 60, even 70 mph for a short period of time. I on the other hand, have been enjoying that kind of continuous breeze for years.

It’s easily done if you just keep tucked in and very aerodynamic.

You humans call it hunkered down.

“But really Mike, when am I going to get some relief? When does the windshield get mounted on the Fat Bird 2? When do I get my perch back on the handlebars? When can I stop riding on your back or shoulder and not look like I’m holding on for dear life? When?

When? When?”

“OK Spyke,” Mike babbles, “when the time is right. When the fab work is done. When the nights get colder and the days get shorter.

Irma has slowed the transformation of our scoot. But, Craig the painter has assured me that his heart, soul, and hands are working feverishly in getting your mugshot back on the new ride. Until then, it’s class 2 hurricane winds for you!”

“Alright, but keep me safe from all those freaks with cell phone cameras that are driving and trying to snap a Kodak moment of us in cruise mode.” Mike scratches my head and comforts me by saying, “Of course Spyke, you can trust me. You are my number one. I’m always looking out for my little girl. Believe it or not, so are a lot of other people out there. You have more friends than I’ll ever have.”

“For example, just a few weeks ago, your Facebook page FIND SPYKE, got a post from Austin at Fallen Cycles. Seems he acquired the original Fat Bird at auction in Orlando and was trying to reach out to me. Having seen us ride around many Daytona events, watched you be a crowd pleaser, and read about our misfortune in this great magazine, he felt it was the right thing to do by getting us reunited with a sentimental part from the Ol’e Bird.

“After contacting him by phone, having a great conversation, and working out the details all was set. A week later, I received a nicely packaged rear fender at no charge! I just want to say thanks to Austin and the whole crew at Fallen Cycles for doing the human thing. This just goes to show what good karma can do. It happens when you least expect it and sometimes in mysterious ways. If you

ever have a need for any used parts, these guys are the best in motorcycle salvage. Give them a call, 386-872-6363. Or stop by and see them at 526 Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach and tell them you read about it here in Spyke’s parrot scratch. The next time we ride over you can bet we’re showing up!”

For now, Craig has had the new front fender and the original one to use as a template for about a month.

Because this piece is a major highlight of Mike’s new ride, he will spend many hours working his magic. Then, in a few weeks, the entire scoot will be his for the rest of the makeover, including the original rear fender to use as a template also.

Until then, missing a front fender, we ride like there is no tomorrow and no rain. Mike is only taking me on short trips around town. So, you can find us having fun with our friends at various places like Biff Burger, The Lube, Red Tiki, Bert’s off the Beach, and Sharks Bar and Grill. Speaking of Sharks, many people have asked Mike are they really giving away a free Harley.

He tells them, “Show up and find out. Joe Sr., Joe Jr., and the staff work hard at making this a really cool place! They have been going all out for bikers every Thursday with great live music, food specials, and bucket/drink deals you can’t find anywhere else.

When you do arrive and it’s your maiden voyage there, tell them we sent you or you’ve seen their ad in BTR and your first drinks are two for one!

“Sign up to win the Harley given away on Dec. 21st. Then, come back every week for extra chances to own this fine piece of machinery. There’s going to be one hell of a party that night as you must be present to win. What a great Christmas present it’s going to make for some lucky biker!”

I cackle, “Hell yes! And as a special treat, you’ll get to ride around the parking lot with me on your shoulder. Just think about what kind of holiday card that would make for you to hand out!”

Mike bellows, “OK Spyke, make like Santa’s elves and get your story done by deadline or no one gets any goodies. It’s Thursday, zero chance of rain, and your friends are waiting for me to chauffeur your feathered ass up there. Sammy Davis Jr. is playing and your backup presence has been requested. I’ve got my man bag on the Fat Bird 2 and it’s ready to get my knees in the breeze, your wings in the wind, and its wheels rolling down the road.”

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Ray V. Gordon is the owner and founder of a new business based in SW Florida called Leather Lid Inserts. He’s coined the phrase “We take the sag out of the bag” because that is exactly what they do. Ray has been riding motorcycles since he was 14-years-old and has watched the motorcycle industry grow and is glad to be a part of what it is today.

After 35 years of owning and operating a successful aluminum company in Fort Myers, Ray sold the business so he could retire— he thought and bought himself a new Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic. And just like everyone else with leather saddlebags his bags started to sag and cave-in. He saw a need to fix this

problem. Ray says, “Starting this new business was something I just fell into by fixing my own saddlebags, and then friends of friends and others wanted me to fix their saddlebags too!”

As an inventor and entrepreneur, Ray took his creative background and put his skills to work by experimenting with several different types of materials to finally come up with a patented lid and bag reinforcement kit that is designed to help keep the original shape of any leather saddlebag made on the market.

So, if you’re tired of looking at your caved-in leather saddlebags, or if you have brand-new bags and want to prevent them from ever caving-in, please keep Leather Lid Inserts in mind.

For all your leather saddlebag needs (insert kit, replacement belt straps, buckles, quick release) as a do-it-yourselfer or if you want them installed for you, visit www.LeatherLidInserts.com or call office 239-543-8360 to find the area dealer installer who is closest to you. You can email Ray at ray@leatherlidinserts.com or call his cell 239-339-7294 for bag and installation questions.

Leather Lid Inserts 18160 Old Bayshore Road N. Fort Myers, FL 33917 P.S. Leather Lid Inserts will be set up during Bike Week at Destination Daytona and out at Trader Jacks on Hwy.17 in Deland.

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On a motorcycle, your fuel tank is the heart and soul your machine What do you do when it’s rusty, when it leaks?

Radiator shop over-the-counter stuff?

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It doesn’t work.

I offer an alternative service for the inside of your tank, I remove all rust clean them out and coat them with epoxy tank liner that’s clear and works, I guarantee it with gasoline and even methanol. I even repair failed Kreme and Redkote liners.

I save vintage tanks that leak, rusty tanks that nobody would ever think of using again. I turn them around quickly within three days Many of the leading motorcycle dealers use me on a regular basis, (Tampabay Powersports, Tampa Triumph, and Eurocycles Tampa) when they’re tired of cleaning carburetors they call Craig.

Prices are 129 any tank any condition, three day turn around.

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www.B Events Sunday, October 1 Dallas, GA Ride Against Road Rage (RARR) 12:30pm Hardy Chevrolet.

Ride in honor of Kyle Norman to bring awareness to the seriousness of ROAD RAGE and the families it impacts. Live music, food, t-shirts, money bucket giveaway.

Proceeds To benefit Shepherd’s Rest Ministries. rarrUsa.org Lakeland, FL Lakeland H-D Intro to Motorcycling Event. 863-802-1971 Wednesday October 4 Unadilla, GA Angel City Fall Motorcycle Rally (10/4 - 10/8). Bike games, bike show, bike ride, live music, contests, vendors camping and more. 478-627-3168 Thursday, October 5 Las Vegas, NV (10/5 - 10/8) Downtown Las Vegas. lasVegasBikefest.com Largo, FL Sharks Bike & Grill Bike Night 6pm (every Thu). Live music, food & drink specials, giveaways.

727-530-1011 Friday, October 6 Harrison, AR (10/6 - 10/7) Ride the Ozarks Rally. Live music, guided rides, beer garden, bike show, poker run, and vendors. 888-283-2163 Lakeland, FL Lakeland H-D Customer Appreciation Day 12pm 4pm (every weekend). 863-802-1971 Sebring, FL Sebring Octoberfest 10/6 - 10/8) Downtown Sebring.

Bikes, Beer and Bunker Gear, food trucks, vendors, music and more. sebringPartnership@gmail.com Tampa Bay, FL (10/6 - 10/8) My Warrior’s Place Battle of the Bay. Survival Race, Fishing Tournament, Skydiving Competition, Ride for the Fallen Poker Run. Events occur at different locations. botBmwp.org Saturday, October 7 St. Petersburg, FL Biff Burger Bike Night 6pm - 10pm (every Sat). Live music, great food, vendors (Happy 66 | BORNTORIDE.COM BTR 76

There Thereare aresome somegreat greatevents eventscoming comingup, up,sosoget getout outthere thereand andmeet meetup upwith withold oldfriends! friends!

BornToRide.com/events s, Rides & Destinations Hour 3 - 7pm). 727-505-0865 Riverview, FL 10th annual Haley House Poker Run 9:30am-7pm American Legion Post 148. Live music, food, raffles, auction, vendors and more 813-731-1663 Hoschton, GA Tri-County Shrine Club Poker Run & Open House.

Ride through the North Georgia Mountains for the kids. Door prizes, raffles, food, and more (Rain date 10/27). For more info 404-432-2550

Wednesday, October 18 St. Petersburg, FL Biff Burger Bike Night 6pm - 10pm (every Wed). Live music, great food, vendors (Happy Hour 3 - 7pm).

727-505-0865 Sanford, FL (10/18 - 10/22) Seminolefest Motorcycle Mayhem at Seminole H-D. Five days of motorcycles, rides, music & mayhem. 407-328-1212

Thursday, October 19 Daytona, FL (10/19 - 10/22) Biketoberfest at Dirty Harry’s.

Sunday, October 8 Jasmine Cain, Bobby Friss, Palmetto, FL Peggy’s Corral Wet t-shit contests and more Sunday Fun Day 12pm-4pm dirtyHarrysDaytona.com (every Sun). Live music, $2 Bloody Mary’s. 941-729-5442 Daytona, FL Ruff Ride Poker Run 12pm-5pm Halifax Humane Stuart, FL Treasure Coast H-D Society. All poker run location Weekend Party (every weekend). stops are friends of the Halifax 772-287-3871 Humane Society, 100% of the proceeds raised during the Friday, October 13 event go directly to care for Brandon, FL Barney’s of Brandon the animals at Halifax Humane Huge Truckload Event 9am-5pm. Society. 386-274-4703 Free Demo rides, up to 90% off on accessories, free food and music Ormond Beach, FL Willie’s (Rain or Shine). 813-628-9418 Tropical Tattoo Chopper Time Show 11am-4pm. Live music, New Port Richey, FL Cotee River guest artists, 20-class bike Bike Fest at New Port Richey show, cash & prizes, BBQ and H-D. Live music, bikini contest, more. 313-737-8888 food & drinks, bike giveaway, 10-class bike show and more. Saturday, October 21 nprHarley.com Largo, FL 2nd annual Ride to Remember the Porpoise Pub 8am Saturday, October 14 Bellissimo Italian Eatery. Ride ends at Scooter Haven. For more Inglis, FL Prather’s Celebration of Life 2pm Scooter Haven. For info 727-565-8743 more info 727-565-6743.

Wednesday, October 25 Plant City FL 15th Annual Panama City Beach, FL (10/25 Plant City Bike Fest 5pm-9pm - 10/29) Thunder Beach Spring Downtown. Music, bike show, Rally. The most Biker-friendly free food, drinks vendors and more. rally in the USA. ThunderBeachProductions.com 813-7543707 Tampa, FL Special Forces Brotherhood MC 3rd Annual Fall Poker Run 8:30am Ferg’s.

Last bike in 3pm Brandon H-D; $25 (event t-shirt included).

For more info 928-750-2081

Panama City Beach, FL (10/25 - 10/29) Panama City Beach Rally Indian Motorcycle. Live music, food, Demo truck, adult beverages, vendors & more. For more info 850-819-3022

Thursday, October 26 Apollo Beach, FL Salty Shamrock Bike Night 6pm-10pm. Live music, food & drink specials, bike show, bike of the night, vendors and more. 813-938-5282

giveaway at Thunder Beach Rally. winANewHarley.net

Pinellas Park, FL Isa’s Teddy Bear & Food Run 8am Praise Cathedral.

Breakfast served at 8:30am (Donation) KSU 11am. Ride to Blairsville, GA (10/26 - 10/29) Casa for drop off and end ride at Gauntlet Thunder in the Mountains Bert’s Barracuda H-D. Copperhead Lodge. Self-guided rides with maps, escorted rides, Sunday, October 29 vendor village, biker games & Homosassa, FL Crystal H-D Fall more. For more 706-835-7433 Freedom Fest 12pm-4pm. Live music, food, beverages and more.

Friday, October 27 crystalHarley.com Inglis, FL (10/27 - 10/29) Scooter Haven Halloween Bash.

Sarasota, FL Jolly Roger 19th Contests, games, food, music, prizes and more 727-565-6743. annual Poker Run 9am Hap’s Cycle Sales. Ride ends at Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse ($900 cash prizes).

Palmetto, FL Peggy’s Corral Halloween Party (Toga Themed) hapsGulfCoastRiders.com 9pm-1am. Contests, cash, Thursday, November 2 giveaways, shot specials. For Lakeland, FL (11/2 - 11/5) more info 941-729-5442 Roscoe’s Chili Challenge. The best Wauchula, FL (10/27 - 10/29) Old School Biker Party in the State!

Charlotte’s Webb Pub 10th annual roscoesChiliChallenge.com Halloween Party. Games, raffles, prizes, BBQ, drink specials, Friday, November 3 costume party, vendors and more. Palm Harbor, FL 9th Annual Fran 863-735-8887 Haasch Food Drive to benefit F.E.A.S.T. Food Pantry 12pm-5pm Saturday, October 28 Law Offices of Fran Haasch. For Gibsonton, FL River’s Edge Bar more info 727-784-8191 Halloween Party & Contest. Live music, drink specials and more. Riverview, FL 5th Annual Gems & 813-671-9196 Jeans Ball 7pm-11pm The Barn at Winthrop. Live music, auction, food Homosassa, FL Crystal H-D Trails & drinks and more. & Treats Adoption Spooktacular 11am-5pm. Pet costume contest, Saturday, November 4 pet adoption, face painting and Lakeland, FL Lynyard Skynyard more. crystalHarley.com in concert 7:30pm RP Funding Lakeland, FL Fun Bike Center Center. rpFundingCenter.com British Invasion Party. Meet at Tampa Triumph KSU 11:30am Ybor City, FL Ride Factory 10th and ride to FBC for Open House. Anniversary. Live music, bikini Music, food & drinks, drawings, bike wash, food & drinks, auction, sales and more. 813-523-4693 raffles, prizes, swap meet, vendors and more. 813-247-1166 Ocala, FL (10/28 - 10/29) War Horse H-D Demo Ride Event Sunday, November 5 9am-4pm. Live music, food & Clearwater, FL Heart Strings for Heroes Honors Cruise. Three-hour more. warHorseHarley.com Panama City Beach, FL 2017 cruise, motorcycle ride and more.

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Christian Motorcyclists Association Recently I had the opportunity to attend a biker church service at a motorcycle dealership. It was good to see a lot of old faces, along with a few faces I had not met before.

There was a band playing some great tunes, and since it was really hot, there were bottles of cold water being passed out for free, how cool (pardon the pun)!

When I pulled in to the event I noticed some dark clouds on the horizon, but I wasn’t worried about them as my phone radar said we were clear of the storm. It was a great service enjoyed by all, but as we got ready to leave the rain began to fall. At first it was a strong drizzle, but the rain took no time turning into a downpour. Over the next little while the rain went back and forth, getting better or worse, and just about the time we started to mount up the monsoon came back. To make matters worse, the storm was traveling East, and I was headed East to get home. I’m not afraid to ride in the rain, but I hadn’t been on my bike in a while, so I wasn’t looking forward to riding on wet roads.

As I thought about my situation, I realized that it wasn’t all that far to the house, and when I got home I could change into dry BTR 70 | BORNTORIDE.COM

clothes, so what was there to concern me? It would be a refreshing, cool ride on a warm summer mourning, it might even be an enjoyable time!

This reminded me that Jesus promised us in the Bible, “My peace I give you” (John 14:27). He lived a life full of challenges and hurts, and He has experienced every problem that may come our way. Because of this, when things in our lives look difficult or worrisome, He gives us His peace. Simply put, His peace becomes our peace.

I believe that promise of peace factored into my thought process, and made me realize that I could look at the positive side of the situation, through that wonderful peace that comes from Jesus! By trusting in Him as our Savior and Lord, we open our hearts and let His peace, and blessings, move into our lives. He wants our hearts to be free from stress or trouble, to enjoy life and be full of joy. When Jesus is in our hearts, so too is His peace.

So how did my ride home go? I got soaked to the bone, but I did my best to count my blessings and remember it was just a 20mile ride, and there was a peace in my heart that kept me smiling!

The best part of all of this is His peace can be applied to every area of our lives and to every challenge. Trust Jesus today and experience for yourself His wonderful and powerful peace!

In The Wind, Denny Dingler

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