Born To Ride Georgia #30 June 2015

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Contents

June Issue 30

Ad Index

Features

Honoring Their Courage & Sacrifice Generation To Generation Angel City Spring Rally More than a Friendly Face-we’re Family The Indian Motorcycle Company Brittany Ellis-Life in the Fast Lane

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Columns

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Kim’s Crossings Salute to Women Riders Christian Motorcycle Association

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Departments Born To Ride News Test Ride-Indian Scout Tech Tip-Horsepower & Torque BornToRide.com Events BACA’S-Born To Ride Kids

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Reports

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Happy Father’s Day Ride Safe Ride Smart Welcome Kim Painter Biker Movie Review-Psychomania

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On The Cover The Indian Motorcycle

AAA IFC All Balls Dirt Drag Team 35 Amy Evans Master Stylist 35 Angel City-Oct Rally 17 Ballhootin Leathers 42 Biker Barn 42 Brett’s Cycle Barn 32 BTR Facebook 42 BTR Lifestyle BC BTR TV 35 Copperhead Lodge 14 H-D Big Swamp 16 H-D Falcons Fury 24 H-D Thunder Tower 13 Hog Wild Motorcycles 35 Indian Motorcycle Marietta 31 Junebug Boogie 26 Love Jugs 32 Media Design Shop 42 Motolistings 3 Roadhouse 42 Rollin’ Rumble Rally 26 Russ Brown-800-4-Bikers 1,8 Sales Reps Wanted 10 Santiago Chopper 7 Safe the Cooch 18 The BTR Mobile App 38 Thunder Tower 21 Toccoa Riverside Restaurant 35 Tom’s Place 10 Toys Wanted 32 We Ride Georgia 32 Xtreme Cycles of Dallas 42

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HONORING THEIR COURAGE AND

June is here and let’s not forget Dad. Father’s Day is a day honoring fathers, celebrated on various days in many places around the world. It complements Mother’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all the father’s reading this ad and Happy Father’s Day to all the mother’s reading this if you are a sole parent, mom and a dad of the family. Grandfathers, step-dads, uncles, brothers and sisters, you all deserve to be noted for what you do to be a figure in a child’s life. If dads not there someone who steps in as a fatherly figure. As the originator we have only one father but it’s up to life to keep it all together, life, family, growing up in a household that’s strong and loving.

Happy Father’s Day to my dad!

A Marine and Ex Police Officer for 28 years. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me in my life. I admire you for who you are and how you always provided for the family. I love the way you love your grandchildren and I’m proud they love you back! To anyone reading this, call your dad and tell him Happy Father’s Day. And if you’re not speaking, now is the time to start speaking to your father again.

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My Uncle “Gee” was my dad’s father figure in his life for many years because his father worked many hours. He came from Italy and worked with marble but then later became ill and couldn’t do much with my dad. That’s when Uncle “Gee” stepped in and helped my dad in life as a father figure. So in this month of June, as a special Father’s Day tribute, we would like to honor my Uncle “Gee” Fidel Galletti who was a real WWII war hero pilot who flew B-17s. Most of all, he was my dad’s hero. This story is courtesy of The 390th Memorial Museum and my cousin, Marie Galletii Mitchell.

Ron Galletti As Marie Galletti Mitchell and I corresponded regarding her story in the Sq. J, I found myself reflecting on how I enjoy talking with and writing to our descendants. They are special people … people who realize the importance of what our 390th did during WWII. Allow me to quote from one of Marie’s letters: “What a group of good-looking, virile young men in Dad’s crew! Dad is first on the left in the front row. Laverne Dillow was killed in action. What a waste of life it was for him to have died so young!

When Dillow went missing, his mother wrote to my mother to ask for news of her son. My mother has kept that letter in her wartime scrapbook ever since. Now that I’ve gotten older (age 61), I realize how many years and how many of life’s chapters young men like Dillow have missed.

So true…and today we honor those living and we memorialize those who have passed on to their reward.

Heroes all ... and we hope that this story adds yet another chapter to their lives … let it be so!

THE WARSAW AIRDROP OF 1944

On September 1, 1939, Nazi tanks rolled into Poland and started World War II. By September 18, 1944, the Polish resistance, which had bravely fought Hitler’s military might for five long years, was trapped in Warsaw with food, ammunition and other supplies running dangerously low.

The Poles called upon the Allies to provide supplies by airdrop. The Allies agreed, and airmen of the 390th, along with the 95th and 100th, were called upon to replenish the patriots of Warsaw with the supplies they desperately needed.

There was a catch, however. Warsaw is situated west of the Vistula River from Russia, and the Soviets had an unstated plan: Joseph Stalin wanted to weaken Poland in order that Russia could add this formerly sovereign nation to its empire once WWII was over. So while Stalin orally agreed to the Polish Airdrop, he kept delaying it by refusing to allow Allied planes to land on Soviet soil. (At that time, B-17s could not carry enough fuel to fly from England to Poland round trip.) Meanwhile, the Poles were getting weaker, and thousands died fighting Nazi soldiers on the streets of Warsaw. Finally, in September

1944, Stalin relented, giving the Allies permission to land about one hundred B-17s at some makeshift airfields in Russia.

On September 18, 1944, my father, First Lieutenant Fidel Galletti, along with his crew of eight men, climbed into their Flying Fortress to complete their 23rd mission of WWII. These airmen would fly for 10 hours that day to provide the Poles with the supplies they desperately needed.

My father’s log for that day reads, “We were to drop supplies to the Polish partisans holding parts of the city.

Load was 10 containers and 2,800 gallons topped off.

Bombing altitude was to be 14,000 feet. We ran into weather about 50 miles west of target and did several 360s trying to get over it. Colonel Tuesdale [command pilot of the lead plane] gave up trying to get on top and decided to go under as the base of clouds was at 12,000 feet. We got to the IP [Initial Point] and started on the run when fighters hit us. We were flying 565 #2 in the high of the high and out of position as they hit us. They came out of the clouds, and the tail, waist and ball opened up on them. Nine of them attacked from six o’clock level, and Rogers [tailgunner] had the best shot at them. He got the fourth coming in. Two 20 mm shells hit in the cockpit alongside of Spencer [co-pilot], and the oxygen started burning.”

Behind the pilot and co-pilot were two oxygen tanks. Flak from the German ammunition pierced both tanks, setting the highly volatile gas into a blaze which quickly spread throughout the cabin. The co-pilot, William Spencer, found himself sitting next to a three-foot hole in the side of the plane, with oxygen burning all around him. His only option was to jump from his seat, through the hatch and into the nose. Before he leapt from the cockpit, he used the interphone to order the crew to bail out.

At the same time, my father pulled away from the formation so that his plane, if it went out of control, would not bring down any other B-17s. He then set up the autopilot and hit the alarm bell. Both my father and the co-pilot were unaware that the fire had eaten through the communication lines, rendering it impossible for the crew to hear the orders to bail out of the crippled aircraft.

Meanwhile, the interior of the airplane continued to burn, and the plane was filling with smoke. The airmen, while still able to breathe through oxygen masks, were unable to see through the dense smoke. The crew would have to act quickly if they were to save their lives and those of the Polish people they had flown so far to help.

Top Turret Gunner Eduard H. Daly, reacting quickly to a five-foot hole and a fire in the waist of the plane,

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Pilot Fidel Galletti grabbed a fire extinguisher, put out the fire in the rear of the cockpit, then passed the fire extinguisher to my father. My father worked on putting out the fire up front, all the while knowing that if any flak were to nick the nearby primer fuel line, the plane would explode.

The primer, next to the punctured oxygen tanks, was constantly charged with gasoline. Whenever fighter planes and ground antiaircraft artillery hit a plane, shrapnel can boomerang around inside the aircraft and hit anything or anybody in it, including, of course, the primer line.

Fortunately, once the fires were extinguished, the worst was over. The primer was never nicked, and no one but the pilot sustained even minor wounds.

However, danger still threatened the aircraft and its crew.

The right tail elevator, necessary to stabilize the aircraft, had been almost torn off, and the cables to the tail section were nearly severed. One of the duties of a pilot is to keep his plane stable, but the damaged tail elevator pulled against my father, physically moving him back and forth as he tried to control the aircraft. In effect, the damaged tail was working against him for control of the plane.

In addition, my father was concerned that the torn tail cables, which had been shredded into wires, would get caught in the pulleys through which they threaded on their way from the control stick to the tail. Fortunately, this was not the case and finally, almost miraculously, after what must have seemed like hours of German attack, the Flying Fortress set down as scheduled on an improvised landing field in Mirograd, Russia.

In spite of fire and the damage to the plane, bombardier Harry Evje had been able to drop the supplies on target, thus fulfilling mission #23 of my father’s crew: to assist the Polish dissidents in resisting the Nazi army.

In August 2005, a CNN documentary, “Warsaw Rising,”

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filmed from Warsaw during the airdrop, shows the B-17s approaching the city. They looked so heroic as they flew in to the rescue! In the words of narrator David Ensor, “Suddenly, in the sky – a miracle!”

In the same documentary, Nina Januszowska Thiessen, a Polish underground courier, recalls of the airdrop: That was the most wonderful picture, when the American planes came. They were very, very high, so you didn’t see anything; you just heard the mmmm [sounds] of the heavy bombers. Then, all of a sudden, there was –like flowers. The parachutes were multi-colored, you know.

And those multicolored flowers brought hope that Warsaw would live another day.

Over 2,500 years ago, Herodutus, “The Father of Western History,” declared that the purpose of written history was to memorialize glorious deeds. The Polish Airdrop of 1944 is one of modern history’s glorious deeds.

America can be proud that the crew of B-17 #565, along with hundreds of other young American airmen, bravely risked their lives to take part in this gallant operation.

Galletti Crew #95 Pilot – Fidel Galletti Co-pilot – William Spencer Top Turret – Eduard H. Daly Radioman – John Dudar R. Waist Gunner – Franklin Mesmer L. Waist Gunner – Laverne Dillow Ball Gunner – Virgil Burton Tail Gunner – Arthur K. Rogers Bombardier – Harry Evje Navigator – John J. Vitou

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GENERATION TO GENERATION

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a house which becomes a home, one hands down and another takes up the heritage of mind and heart, laughter and tears, musings and deeds.

Love, like a carefully loaded ship, crosses the gulf between the generations.

Therefore, we do not neglect the ceremonies of our passage: when we wed, when we die, and when we are blessed with a child; When we depart and when we return; When we plant and when we harvest.

Let us bring up our children. It is not the place of some official to hand to them their heritage.

If others impart to our children our knowledge and ideals, they will lose all of us that is wordless and full of wonder.

Let us build memories in our children, lest they drag out joyless lives, lest they allow treasures to be lost because they have not been given the keys.

We live, not by things, but by the meanings of things. It is needful to transmit the passwords from generation to generation.

A poem by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Fernand Bernard - Great Grandfather 1904

They say apples don’t fall too far from the tree.

Alan Bernard of Santiago Chopper has followed in the footsteps of his forefathers; he is a fourth generation bike builder and rider. Thanks to Alan, Born To Ride is proud to present four generations of bike-building Bernard’s.

Roger Bernard - Grandfather 1932

Gaston Bernard - Father 1957

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THE LANE CHANGER

While riding in the right lane of a three-lane highway, you decide to pass a slower-moving car by changing lanes to your left. Just as you begin to move left, a car in the far left lane also decides to pass by moving to the right, and suddenly the two of you are fighting for the same lane. When it’s carversus-bike, you already know the outcome.

Strategy: By actively searching the present traffic environment you should have observed the car two lanes over, and predicted that the driver would end up in your target lane if she decided to change lanes and pass at the same time you did. Separate yourself from the hazard: either wait a few moments to pass, until the car in the far left lane has moved ahead, or slow down to drop back a car length. It is also a wise tactic to signal several seconds before making a move, and to turn your head occasionally to check your blind spot to better observe surrounding traffic.

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WELCOME KIM PAINTER We welcome Kim

Painter as the new Director of Sales & Marketing for Born To Ride Magazine Georgia. Kim lives in Carterville and plans to make a difference creating great business relatonships. She will also create promotions, networking opportunities and charity events to show the greatness of what the GA Biker Community is all about! One of these Charities is “Save the Cooch” (See ad on Page 18) Read “Kim’s Crossings” every Month here in this Magazine and you just may be her next feature. Kim is the real deal and we are very excited to have her as a part of Born To Ride! Call her and she will be there to help you grow and create an extraordinary long lasting business relationship.

Contact Kim: 770-771-1932

BORN TO RIDE WORKS!

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit would like to thank Born to Ride magazine for promoting our Motorcycle Safety Day this past April. Ron Galletti provided us with a full page color ad for three months.

This allowed us to extend our reach exponentially.

Because of Born to Ride, we were able to provide more free motorcycle inspections and give more motorcycle license tests. Maybe next year we can get Ron to come up and try the “Challenge a Cop” cone course with us.

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Over the past 30 years I have attended more rallies than I can remember, but I have never attended one like this. Angel City looks like a town right out of the Old West, and it has a campground surrounding the town constructed just for bikers on 100 acres of land off exit 121 near Unadilla, Georgia. Wayne Smith, a long-time biker himself, is the town builder and CEO of Angel City. Wayne is also the event coordinator for the rally.

He had a dream a few years ago. He wanted to provide a place where bikers could gather for a few days of biker fun with no outside interference. Angel City is that place! Dawn Smith (Wayne’s better half) is the office manager who makes sure everything runs smoothly with the camping, RV sites, tickets, vendors, and sponsors.

You will usually see her at the ticket booth when you arrive. Two rallies are held there each year, one in April and one in October.

The Angel City Rally is motorcycle enthusiasts coming together to enjoy a lifestyle that many people may not understand. It reminded me of events I have attended in the old days when it is all about brotherhood and having a good time with other riders. If you get a chance and you want to attend a uniquely different rally, you owe it to yourself to put Angel City on your list of can’t miss events.

The next Angel City Rally is the Fall Rally, Oct 7th-11th.

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Acting as our local set of eyes and observable heart, Kim Painter, wants to help your business and show love to the outreaches you shower by giving back to those that give to others. Each month we will focus on businesses that have reached out to the less fortunate. Because, even though we still have a business to run, we intend to NEVER forget where we came from. We too took risks and started from humble beginnings.

We never forgot and intend to give back any way we can. Ask Kim how you can be featured for your contributions.

Camp Dream, Shepherd’s Rest Ministries and many more. Ms. Camp has been in business for nearly 10 years as the owner of BIkers Gone Wild. She said she found a niche in the area, whereby Bikers weren’t represented well with regards to items of desire, need and accessory for biker gear. She is ALWAYS adding to her shop and caters to both male and female bikers. She has helmets, patches, purses, jewelry, accessories, shirts and so much more.

Her shop is well known within the community.

She has weekly Bike Night sponsorships and gives shop items as ‘swag’. Kids love her and the community is more than blessed to have her operating within it. Ms. Camp is being spotlighted this month as a women and small-

business owner with one of the largest and most philanthropic hearts of all small businesses.

She works tirelessly to promote charities, local outreaches and individuals impacted by cancer, abuse and more. Cheers to Ms. Camp for her heart and love of the community and individual.

relationship. My girls, 9 & 6, still ask to go see Mr. Ray and play with his animals and hang out in his shop.

Mr. Ray said that his chapter is one of four in Georgia and the newest in formation. They are comprised of approximately 21 members, plus additional supporters. The group has a hotline and is available for ‘interventions’ 24 hours a day. They meet at the VFW (#5408) in Acworth, GA every 4th Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. and are open to all interested riders or volunteers interested in the cause. Old Man said “Interested persons can look up the chapter online, attend meetings or join up with the local men and learn more.” It was clear that his invitation was genuine, as evidenced by the number of opportunities he provided to the public.

As for official membership and joining, Mr. Ray stated that a more formal description and information process would ensue, subsequent a biker’s interest of joining the chapter.

The group plans on having several pop-up summer fun events geared towards children of bikers, B.A.C.A kids (who are not identified and mingle in the parties as normal children) and family participants, who bring their children for the organization to shower love on them. They also plan to put on two annual rides and benefits that have yet to be scheduled, but will be up on the website and provided to Born To Ride, upon commitment.

KIDS CONTEST FOR JUNE (Baby-12) Send a best costume or pinup-style dress up (using the color teal, and the theme of supporting cervical cancer) to kimberlypainter@ rocketmail.com.

The winner will receive $10 Toys R Us gift card, goody bag of accessories and a photo in July issue. Submission deadline: June 20, for pic.

Help support Save the Cooch!

Lori Camp Ms. Camp, aka LOLO, has been in business since April, 2005. When asked, Ms. Lori stated that her most prized accomplishments include being nicknamed: “The Mother of Charities”.

To mention a few, but not all, Ms. Camp has supported and/or led causes including Save The Cooch (NCCC), Bikers Battling Breast Cancer,

My husband and I have had the most awesome opportunity of getting to know the B.A.C.A, Red Top Mountain Chapter bikers and family. (Bikers Against Child Abuse) We attended an annual inaugural 100-mile run that was described to us as a national, annual ride that each chapter takes on behalf of his/ her support of the organization. The ride ended at Ken’s Antiques in Adairsville. It was amazing.

Children were entertained with games, raffles and given the awesome privilege of engaging with peers and B.A.C.A members at the event. The bikers certainly destroyed any stigma attached to them, as the kids were all over them and enjoying every minute of their time.

On a second meeting I was able to interview several members, but spent most of my time with Mr. Ray ‘Old Man’, the vice president of the Red Top Chapter. I observed him interacting with my children and found that in such a limited time of knowing them he has formed a treasured

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Thunder Tower H-D West:

We’re more than a Friendly Face—we’re Family With so many shops in the Atlanta area it’s hard to stand out, but one Harley-Davidson dealer is up for the challenge, Thunder Tower West in Morrow, GA. Gene and Betty Preston, Thunder Tower West H-D owners, have brought their winning formula for exceptional customer experience to the Atlanta market and plans to make their new location as successful as the South Carolina store.

“Come in as our guest, leave as part of our family.”

Gene, Betty and their son Sean, Thunder Tower West H-D general manager, understand customers have other options and the reason why their team is dedicated to ensuring each customer who walks through the door has an exceptional experience.

Every department offers individual attention to detail with customers to ensure all questions are answered. The owners lead by example; they are present and available to meet and interact with the customers daily. They make sure everyone on their team is dedicated and understands the customers’ needs and will go above and beyond to make sure those needs are met.

As a thank you to those who serve and protect our country, Harley-Davidson is offering all active, reserve and military veterans the opportunity to enroll in a FREE Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy New Rider Course for a limited time only!

In addition, Thunder Tower West is partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project. The dealership will be offering exclusive Wounded Warrior apparel, in which 10% of proceeds go towards the project. Lastly, you will find a donation board of 100 militarythemed stickers on display at the dealership supporting the initiative.

From the large selection of bikes, clothing and staff to the weekly customer appreciation days, Gene and his family-run store go above and beyond to make sure their customers feel valued, and all it takes to experience it for yourself is to stop by the store.

Thunder Tower West is located in the Atlanta metro area near South Lake Mall.

They are open 7-days a week. Upcoming events include Customer Appreciation Day every Saturday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.; Biker Block Party on June 13 with live music, food, bike show, contests and more; a Father’s day event on June 20, a UFC fighter meet and greet June 25, Car and Bike show on July 11. And starting in June

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“Hey Dad, Happy Father’s Day! Now you can get that new Harley you wanted.” Sean

they will host Family Day, which will include activities for kids, on the first Saturday every month. Make sure you tell them BTR sent you. For more information about upcoming events please visit www.thundertowerwest. com, call 770-960-6000, or stop by the store at 1384 Southlake Parkway Morrow, GA 30260.

Hayley Colina’s Salu

This past month, I had the opportunity to share the EQ vision and lifestyle at Ghost Rider Saloon and Panama City Beach Harley-Davidson. In life you have a choice of trying to fit in and get people’s approval, or stand out—head raised high and be yourself.

Let your uniqueness shine through. There will always be people who criticize and judge you. Don’t hate or be bitter, just wish them well and let God and Karma take care of the rest. Go live your life!

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Ocala, FL with the crew from Born To Ride.

Peggy, our hostess, was wonderful. I set up at the BTR van, autographed the magazine, posed for pictures, and handed out signed posters. I had the opportunity to sit with several revelers and talk about past speaking engagements and where I’ll be next. It turned out to be an enjoyable time; many of the guys took an interest in what we are doing with EQ Women Succeed and wished us well.

My next stop was Panama City Beach H-D;

I was the welcoming speaker for Panama City Beach Harley-Davidson’s Ladies Garage Party. PCBHD answers their phones with “the world’s friendliest Harley dealership.” I have to admit they really made us feel special. Several of the women had spouses who rode and were there to see about taking the controls themselves. If you haven’t attended a Ladies Garage Party, I seriously recommend you do. The two most active stations that were visited were the make-up table and the jump start motorcycle. Did I mention

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the ‘Men of Harley’ Fashion Show? (Nuff said!) I had the opportunity to speak with many of the women who attended and was not amazed by their supportive response because most women want to live their dreams; they just don’t know how to do it, or they are too concerned about what others think. It is time to live the EQ Lifestyle!

You only get one life … what are you waiting for? Let go of this need for approval and create whatever you want in life! Focus on what really matters and more forward. You have all the power within you to succeed

and you need no one’s approval to do so.

Do not waste another second take action today.

TAKE THE CHALLENGE Take this important first step today! No excuses. Go to a bike shop and send me a picture with you on your dream motorcycle.

If a motorcycle is not on your list go take a picture with whatever is on your list. The point is for you to feel, see, and smell it being yours. This is an important first step.

Send your photos to: Hayley@EQWS.org I invite you to come check out for our

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upcoming events (Born To Ride’s Women’s World: An EQ Lifestyle). Join our mailing list so you don’t miss out www.EQWS.org and/ or www.borntoride.com.

Looking forward to meeting you and making this journey called life tremble with love, joy, purpose, and passion! Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.

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Welcome to the newest model from Indian Motorcycle®, the exciting all-new Indian® Scout™. Indian Motorcycle is proud to bring this legendary model name into the future. The full strength of Polaris Industries® engineering, design and production capabilities have been leveraged to create a truly exciting motorcycle that will appeal to many types of riders, and is more approachable than ever before.

As shepherds for this legendary brand, our team shares a great vision for its future. We chose the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to introduce this important model to the World. You are among the elite global motorcycle media, and witnesses to history as Indian Motorcycle again dominates the excitement of the world’s biggest motorcycle rally. What better location to reveal the new Scout™ than among the tens of thousands of riding enthusiasts who gather annually following the vision of “Pappy” Hoel and the legendary Jackpine Gypsies.

As you can see, we have made massive investments in this legendary brand. 2015 will go down as a historic year for Indian Motorcycle. With the introduction of the Chief Classic®, Chief Vintage® and Chieftain® a scant one year ago, and the expansion of the line-up with the luxurious Roadmaster™ and the all –new Indian Scout, we know your readers will be excited about the commitment our team has made for the future of Indian Motorcycle. From all of us at Indian Motorcycle, thank you for your continued coverage and we look forward to riding with you again.

Steve Menneto Vice President Indian Motorcycle

To get your New Indian Motorcycle Call Indian Motorcycle of Marietta 770-956-9577

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THE LEGEND IS BACK Like its iconic forerunner, the all-new Indian® Scout ™ is an innovative and aesthetically stunning American cruiser. It introduces the first-ever liquid-cooled Indian Motorcycle engine - an efficient and reliable 69 cubic inch V-twin - for impressive power on demand. This new model carries the legendary Indian®Scout™ name into the future in authentic Indian® Motorcycle® style.

69 CU IN SCOUT™ ENGINE This engine appeals to a rider’s key senses as it’s visually stunning, has a soul-stirring exhaust note, and delivers impressive power on demand to ignite an Indian Scout rider’s passion for the ride. The reliable, efficient liquid cooling ensures consistently outstanding performance in all riding conditions. Visually, this V-twin features innovative styling with unique details that merit a closer look.

SOLO SEAT DESERT TAN GENUINE LEATHER This seat is a modern, authentic version of the original Indian Scout seat that delivers premium comfort. The comfortable seat features new desert tan leather designed to withstand the elements. This sealed, high-quality leather is strong and durable.

SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE HORSEPOWER (HP) - 100 (74.7 KW) TRANSMISSION/PRIMARY DRIVE - GEAR DRIVE WET CLUTCH ENGINE TYPE - LIQUID COOLED V-TWIN DISPLACEMENT - 69 CU IN ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - CLOSED LOOP FUEL INJECTION / 60 MM BORE PERFORMANCE PEAK

LIGHTWEIGHT The lightweight chassis enhances the maneuverability and fun factor for the most rewarding riding. The premium suspension keeps the ride smooth and offers rear suspension adjustability.

BALANCED Well-balanced with a low center of gravity for easy, fluid handling at all speeds. An outstanding lean angle inspires confidence by allowing riders to capably execute high-speed cornering.

MODERN TECHNOLOGY Efficient, reliable liquid cooling ensures the most consistently outstanding performance in all conditions, at all speeds. The modern technology produces an unmatched ride experience that includes electronic fuel injection, counter-balancing, and a 6-speed transmission.

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Indian Motorcycle Marietta 1750 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta, GA 30060

TORQUE (J1349 FT-LBS) 72.2 FT-LBS. (97.7 NM) PEAK TORQUE RPM - 5900 RPM GEAR RATIO (OVERALL)

1ST - 10.782: 1 2ND - 7.328: 1 3RD - 5.841: 1 4TH - 4.957: 1 5TH - 4.380: 1 6TH - 4.034: 1 FINAL DRIVE - 2.357: 1

CHASSIS SUSPENSION: FRONT - TYPE/TRAVEL — TELESCOPIC FORK/4.7” (120 MM) SUSPENSION: REAR - TYPE/TRAVEL — DUAL SHOCKS/3.0” (76 MM) BRAKES/FRONT - SINGLE / 298 MM ROTOR / 2 PISTON CALIPER BRAKES/REAR - SINGLE /298 MM ROTOR / 1 PISTON CALIPER TIRES/FRONT - 130/90-16 72H TIRES/REAR - 150/80-16 71H WHEELS - CAST 16” X 3.5” FRONT AND 16” X 5” REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM - SPLIT DUAL EXHAUST WITH CROSSOVER DIMENSIONS FUEL CAPACITY (GALLONS/LITERS) - 3.3 GALLONS GROUND CLEARANCE 5.3 IN / 135 MM OVERALL HEIGHT (IN./CM.) 47.5 IN / 1207 MM OVERALL WIDTH (IN./CM.) 34.6 IN / 880 MM RAKE/TRAIL - 29° SEAT HEIGHT 25.3 IN / 635 MM WHEELBASE 61.5 IN / 1562 MM OVERALL LENGTH (IN./CM.) 91 IN / 2311 MM LEAN ANGLE - 31 DEGREES GVWR - 988 LBS / 449 KG TRAIL - 4.7 IN / 119.9 MM WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK / FULL OF FUEL) 538 LBS / 558 LBS (244 KG / 253 KG)

www.indianmotorcyclemarietta.com 770-956-9577

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Indian Motorcycle proudly introduces the new Indian Scout. The 2015 Indian Scout is a contemporary interpretation of one of motorcycling’s most famous and coveted bikes. With a DNA that is long on history, the all-new Indian Scout will appeal to riders with years of experience or new to the exciting world of motorcycling. The Indian Scout delivers on the legendary brands names promise of balance, quality and style, and featuring a starting US MSRP of $10,999 is more accessible than ever.

This is the first truly new Indian Scout in more than 70 years and marks the return of the legendary bikes that conquered the infamous “Wall of Death” and carried the legendary “Indian Wrecking Crew” motorcycle race team to multiple victories. Technology and designs derived from Scout models played a significant role for Allied Forces in World War II and BTR 30 | BORNTORIDE.COM

a 1920 Indian Scout earned the title of the “World’s Fastest Indian” as proven

by Burt Munro in 1967. Three decades of innovations, racing wins, world records and industry firsts, built the legend of the Scout and drew thousands of riders in. Indian Motorcycle designers and engineers have taken that tradition and the characteristics of the models heritage and accelerated them through modern design and technology into the new 2015 Indian Scout. A motorcycle that reflects its legendary past and accelerates Indian Motorcycle towards a bright and global future. 2015 INDIAN® SCOUT™ With a lightest in class wet weight of 558 pounds – the 2015 Indian Scout was derived from a clean sheet design, creating a powerful, balanced and precise middle-weight cruiser that carries forward the spirit of innovation that made it one of the most storied bikes of all time.

Boasting modern technologies, design and engineering innovations, it offers a breakthrough chassis design featuring a lightweight and rigid cast aluminum frame coupled with a low 25.3-inch seat height for exceptional comfort, poise and maneuverability. Powered by an all-new, original and proprietary liquid-cooled, 69 cubic inch (1133cc), 100 HP V-twin engine with 72.2 ft. lbs. of torque, the 2015 Indian® Scout™ is always capable yet approachable and balanced. Its low seat height, low center of gravity and lightweight design makes the Scout appealing to riders of all sizes and experience levels. The combination of easy maneuverability, broad and strong horsepower, and variety of accessories allows for tailoring fit, performance and style to suit any rider. To get your New Indian, Call Indian Motorcycle of Marietta 770-956-9577

Indian Motorcycle Marietta 1750 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta, GA 30060

Mike Tatum and his son Gavin were hit on his motorcycle when a driver ran a red light on 03/15/15-They need our help!

At Paypal.com, Please donate to: mtatum0075@gmail.com All funds go directly to the Family. His friends and family are at his side and thank you for the prayers, kind deeds and donations.

More info: 678-800-3197

TECH TIP: HORSEPOWER & TORQUE

Without one you can’t have the other. Torque and Horsepower are often confused but closely related in the equation for measuring horsepower. You just need to add RPM. The three factors involved in measuring horsepower would be torque, RPM, and the constant 5252, which is the measurement of time.

It all started with the horse. Horsepower (H-P) is a unit of power for measuring the rate at which an engine or primary mover (the horse) can perform mechanical work in a given amount of time, over a set distance.

In the 17th century James Watt developed the first practical steam engine. He used his engine to pump water out of mines; before that draft horses were used. So it was logical to relate the work the steam engine could do with the amount of horses it could replace.

Draft horses are huge animals, like the Budweiser Clydesdales; not as pretty but these brutes did the work. The original “sled pull” started with horses pulling a sled because “gear heads” back then didn’t have dyno’s to see whose horse was the baddest. The horse would pull a certain amount of weight; the measured distance and time it took to move the weight became the measurement

for H-P. Watt’s came up with the figure for H-P by using the horse to plot a circular path pulling at a right angle at the end of a twelve-foot lever projecting from a capstan at the center of a circle. The capstan in turn was geared to operate the pump. Watt’s estimated that the horse pulled with a force (or torque) of 180 LBS. The circle it followed had a circumference of 2 X pi X a radius of 12 feet which = 75.4 feet the horse could make 144 trips around the circle in one hour or 2.4 trips a minute for a speed of 181 feet per minute. To convert the demonstration of the horse’s power or work into measurable leverage or what is commonly referred to as torque, force, or work.

Watt’s multiplied the 180 LBS. (the force the horse was pulling) by the 181 feet (the distance the horse walked) and came up with 32,580 pounds feet per minute which he rounded to 33,000 pounds feet per minute.

That means if 33,000 pounds feet per minute is divided by pi multiplied by 2 the result is 5252. This constant enters a time factor into the equation.

Now we need to relate torque (work) RPM, (distance) and the constant figure 5252 (relating to time) to a rotating shaft of an

To get your Horsepower and Torque in Georgia, Call Hog Wild: 229-446-0078

engine. Torque also referred to as work or force and is what moves or accelerates the bike. Torque is the twisting or turning force that engineers measure in pound-foot equal to 1 pound of force applied at the end of a one-foot lever and is described, as 1 FT./ LBS., which is the measurement of torque.

Torque is what pushes the piston down.

Currently the only efficient method that exists for measuring H-P is by measuring actual engine torque and RPM with a dyno and then calculating H-P. Watt’s definition of H-P is equal to a work multiplied by a distance divided by time. With this simple equation we can calculate H-P or torque at any RPM. Horsepower = Torque X RPM Work X Distance 5252 Time Example 100 Ft./LBS X 5000 RPM = 95.20hp 5252 Torque = Horsepower X 5252 RPM Horsepower X Time Distance BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 33

TECH TIP: HORSEPOWER / TORQUE

Example 95.20 H-P X 5252 = 100 Ft./LBS. 4500 RPM An engines torque is determined by the percentage a cylinder is filled at a given RPM. Volumetric efficiency represents the percentage of cylinder fill. The greater the cylinder fill (VE) the greater the torque will be. Torque Peak is the point at which an engine achieves maximum cylinder filling. In a Harley motor it usually around 5000 RPM. A Harley motor is not a very efficient engine.

Usually when referring to Harley’s you would refer to a torque figure in foot-pounds this is because a Harley engine does not have the ability to turn high RPM’s. On the other hand the 4 cylinder engines have the ability to turn high RPM’s because of better airflow, shorter strokes, and overhead cams. These motors will usually turn 10,000 RPM’s. Referred to as a horsepower motor, this is because they don’t make as much torque as a Harley per stroke but they can turn twice as many RPM’s. So a torque engine works harder at a slower speed and a horsepower engine doesn’t work as hard but at twice the speed, to achieve the same amount of H-P. Again H-P is the measurement of work after it is done.

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An example: A torque motor making 100 Ft./LBS. of torque turning at 5000 RPM’s versus a horsepower motor making 50 Ft./ LBS. of torque turning at 10,000 RPM’s will achieve the same amount of H-P, which is 95.20.

Torque Engine 100 Ft./LBS X 5000 RPM 5252 Horsepower Engine 50Ft./LBS X 10000RPM 5252 Both = 95.20hp Since horsepower is equal to torque multiplied by RPM, any torque increase results in a power increase at any given RPM level.

Horsepower on the other hand is the speed at which an engine performs work the faster an engine performs a given amount of work the more horsepower is developed. If you look at a dyno chart you will see that the torque line starts out on top and meets the H-P line at 5252 RPM. The reason for this is, torque and H-P are always equal at 5252 RPM because 1 Ft./LBS below 5252 RPM produces less than 1 H-P. Consequently 1 Ft./LBS above 5252 RPM is always more than 1 H-P. If the torque number is larger than the H-P it’s because you’re measuring below 5252 RPM. That is why; less than

5252 RPM’s is always referred to as torque and above 5252 RPM’s is always referred to as H-P. Here are some H-P figures for some different engines.

FLH Shovel makes 66 H-P at 5600 RPM; An Evo makes 69 H-P at 5000 RPM The V-Rod destroyer makes 165 H-P at 9700 RPM this is H-D’s new race bike NHRA Pro-stock inline 4 motorcycles are 101 C.I. making 300 H-P at 13,500 RPM, The G2 Motor Sports Buell is 160 C.I. and makes 300 H-P at 9000 RPM, All Harley Drag Racing Association top fuel dragster is 175 C.I. and makes 800 H-P NHRA Pro-stock car is 500 C.I. making 1400 H-P and turns 10,000 RPM The big daddy of them is NHRA’s top fuel with 500 C.I. engines turn 10,000 RPM making 7,500 H-P. The best place to see H-P is at the track.

Smoke ‘em if you can.

Rob Schwellinger and Shawn Burns @ R&R Cycles RSR1Racing@aol.com

To get your Horsepower and Torque in Georgia, Call Hog Wild: 229-446-0078

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The only thing I know about Ten-Pin Bowling is that it’s a favorite pastime of both Homer Simpson and Fred Flintstone— apart from that, nada, zilch, nothing at all. Except that it seems to involve consuming huge amounts of beer, and by grossly overweight individuals dressed in loud shirts that look as if they’ve been ironed over a beach ball. And while I do know that bowling was an intrinsic part of the Cohen brother’s cult movie, ‘The Big Lebowski,’ a film I have enjoyed many times, I have to say that it has inspired me to roll a big ball at skittles ... uh never!

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wooden pins in a bowling alley on Saturday nights, the machinery of which is almost universally made by AMF, (American Machine & Foundry), the same company who owned Harley-Davidson from 1969 to 1981. Honda however, were never owned by a company who made balls, they did make a few balls-ups though — like the CX Turbo, the oval piston NS750, the Hondamatic and other stuff that was about as much use as Haitian hurricane insurance. But not with the CBR1000, the full one liter successor to venerable 900 FireBlade, that still cuts like a knife.

Abe Pagan has been building top class custom sportbikes under the Syndicate Custom Sportbike banner for the past few years, and while Abe’s never been a high

profile roller like Roaring Toyz, Abe has never-the-less turned out some showwinning bikes and has graduated from working in the garage behind his house to a workshop unit just up the road from the Prison Farm in Ocala, Florida. Abe is also willing to work within a tight budget and allow the bike’s owner to do some of the work to keep the costs reasonable, and this was the deal struck when Josh Ellis wanted to build a new bike for his wife, Brittany, to replace her current 600 ride.

While Abe had a specially designed set of billet wheels cut and fabricated a shorter than usual swingarm, (still way longer than a stock CBR1000RR - but not as long as his customers usually demand for a custom sportbike), complete with jackshaft to offset

Brittany Ellis and her CBR 1000, a Tribute Feature to Women Riders.

the drive chain to the 10-inch wide wheel and huge 310 mm Vee Rubber Monster tire, Josh took the plastic away for painting. After the Bowling Ball custom paint was completed

by Jeff at Paint Pros in Jacksonville, (better known as stunt rider ‘Ponis’), the bodywork was returned to Abe at SCS who then painted the black panels, gold leaf logos and pinstripes.

Abe also laid on the gold lacquer finish over the polished aluminum frame, swingarm, wheels, forks etc. Quite a stunning look that compliments the gold leaf and pinstripes perfectly— and was serendipitous as the original plan was to have the frame, wheels et al chromed. But the frame proved to be too big for the chrome plater’s tank, so Abe tried some gold lacquer over the polished alloy and came up with the resultant translucent finish.

The 2006 vintage CBR1000 motor needed a little work, so while the cylinder head was off it was decided to have the ports reshaped and polished and the valves seats recut.

A set of performance cams with adjustable sprockets seemed like a good idea, as was the addition of a BMC race spec air filter and a Power Commander lll with a Dynojet multifunction street and race map. A Jardine RT1 exhaust system with a carbon fiber twin pipe underseat box was heat wrapped for a racy look and fitted with modified heat shields.

Gold anodized Pro-Bolts and painted clutch and alternator covers completed the engine ensemble along with a Viper remote starter.

To get that low-down and dirty race-ready stance the front-end was pulled down with a Schnitz drag race strap to match the threeinch lowered rear suspension, Galfer brake discs were fitted all-round, the stock master cylinders were dressed with custom caps and dangerous looking Cycle Pirate levers—and the ‘dangerous’ look continued with spiked fasteners as sharp as your mother-in-law’s tongue on the fairing and front mudguard.

And this being Florida, where there are almost as many alligators as there are illegal immigrants, a ‘gator skin seat was an obvious choice, however here in the Sunshine State it’s against the law to shoot alligators … fence jumpers though have to watch out.

Let Born To Ride do a feature on your shop, dealership, product or event, call: 888-795-5779

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Owner:

• Brittany Ellis, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.

Engine: • • • • • •

2006 Honda CBR1000RR Ported & polished cylinder head with 3-angle valve job Performance cams with adjustable cam gears Power Commander lll & multi-function Dynojet street & race map BMC race air filter Jardine RT1 dual exit carbon fiber exhaust system with reworked heat shields & ceramic wrap • Viper autostart with proximity alert • Painted engine covers with anodized aluminum fasteners

Frame:

• 2006 Honda CBR1000RR frame polished & gold lacquered • One-off SCS custom rear pegs & mounts • Polished & gold lacquered stock footrest assemblies with Cycle Pirates levers

Front End:

• 2006 Honda CBR1000RR forks & yokes polished & gold lacquered with Schnitz ‘pull-down’ strap • Polished & gold lacquered SCS custom billet aluminum 17in wheel with 120/70ZRx17in Pirelli tire • CBR1000RR radial 4-piston brake calipers with Galfer brake discs • CBR1000RR brake & clutch master cylinders with custom caps & Cycle Pirates levers • CBR1000RR clip-ons with custom bar-ends & Lance Armstrong BMX handlebar wrap

Rear End:

• One-off SCS custom swingarm polished & gold lacquered • 2006 Honda CBR1000RR shock absorber with 3in lowering links • Polished & gold lacquered SCS custom billet aluminum 18in wheel with 310x18in Vee Rubber Monster tire • CBR1000RR brake caliper with custom billet aluminum hanger • CBR1000RR master cylinder with Galfer stainless steel braided line • Galfer brake disc • Black anodized CBR1000RR final drive sprocket

Bodywork:

• 2006 Honda CBR1000RR fairing with HRC headlight cover & Cycle Pirate spiked fasteners • 2006 Honda CBR1000RR fuel tank, seat unit & front fender • Custom alligator skin seat

Electrics:

• Modified 2006 Honda CBR1000 wiring harness • CBR1000 front & rear lights, switchgear & instruments

Paintwork:

• Bowling Ball custom paintwork by Ponis @ Paint Pros, Jacksonville • Black paint with gold leaf graphics by Abe Pagan @ SCS • Polished aluminum parts painted in gold lacquer by Abe Pagan @ SCS

Polishing:

email info@borntoride.com or call us at 888-795-5779

Engineering:

• Bike built by Abraham Pagan @ Syndicate Custom Sportbikes, Ocala, Florida, USA • (www.syndicatecustomsportbikes.com) • Design & additional work by Owner

Designed By: Southern Biker

Designed By: Southern Biker

• Polishing by Syndicate Custom Sportbikes

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www.B Events June 4 – 7 Roswell, GA KCHD-U Basic Rider Course in partnership with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation in Alpharetta. This is a license waiver class. Cost is $320 per person. Class times: Thursday 6:30-8pm at KCHD; Friday 6-9pm at KCHD; Saturday 8am-5pm at MSF and Sunday 8am-2pm at MSF and 2-5pm at KCHD 770-777-1000.

June 5 Canton, GA Canton First Friday Bike night at Cannon Park, Downtown Canton. Motorcycles, food, & Rock n’ Roll. 6pm–9pm 770-704-1548.

June 6 Buford, GA Silent Partners for the Kids 8th Annual Ride to Hillside. Register at the American Legion Post 127, 7am–8:30am KSU 8:30am.

After-party 2pm–6:30pm. Live Music, bike show, bikini bike wash, food, raffles, and more.

FMI 678-617-9340.

Cartersville, GA 8th Annual Children’s Shelter Ride. Registration 9am KSU 11am Breakfast served until 10am. Ends at Southern Devil HD. Live Band, Raffles, 50/50, and Auction. FMI 706-934-8948.

Conyers, GA 4th Annual Brian Mahaffey Memorial Ride begins at the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office and ends at Falcon’s Fury HarleyDavidson. All proceeds benefit Georgia Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) FMI 770-979-7999.

Jasper, GA Georgia Riders 4th Annual Fundraiser 12pm at Lee Newton Memorial Park. The Cure Starts Now Foundation, curing cancer one child at a time. Food, beverages, live music, bike ride, and fun for all. Sponsored

by Stefanie Drake Burford, Injury lawyer-(844) STEF-LAW. JB Walker and the Cheap Whiskey Band. FMI CantrellC@vmcmail.com.

Kennesaw, GA Cops & Rodders Memorial “Capt. Herb Emory” Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show. Benefits Special Olympics. Hooters/ Electric Cowboy parking lot, 9am–3pm rain or shine. Pre-register $20/vehicle by 6/4 online blueknightsautoshow.com.

Morrow, GA Customer Appreciation Day 12pm Thunder Tower HD West every Sat. Free food, drinks and more 770-960-6000.

Newnan, GA Ball & Chain Texas Hold’em Wedding & Poker Run. Great South HD, Register 9:30am FBO 11am. Stops Covered Bridge, Woodbury, Auchumpkee Gridge Culloden (Wedding) ends at Xtreme Rider, Warm Springs. $10/hand; $20/3 hands; $30/5 hands. Awards for Best/Worst hands & Farthest Distance. Pot goes to Newlyweds, Curtain Climber, & Itty Bitty. FMI 678-923-1462.

Savannah, GA HOG MDA Poker Run 9:30am Savannah HD, $20 first hand, $10 second hand, $5 extra hand; food & drinks, raffles,

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June 7 Covington, GA The Depo Bike Night 3-7pm every Sun. FMI roadhouseatl@ gmail.com.

Cumming, GA Atlanta Ride for Kids.

Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd. Benefit for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation $40 per motorcycle 8am9:30am KSU 10am sharp, rain or shine!

800-253-6530.

Cumming, GA Killer Creek HD Bike Night at Good Ol’ Days 7pm; food & drink specials, live music, giveaways and more 770-777-1000.

McDonough, GA Motorhead’s Bar and Grill Bike Day 2pm. Sponsored by Thunder Tower HD West; Live music, games, food & drink specials, and more 770-898-0008.

June 10 Warner Robins, GA U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club Open House. 201 Wyler Ave. 2nd Wed 7pm – 11pm No Cover Charge! Food, Drinks, Music, & Dart Tournament!

June 11 Cartersville, GA Bike Night at Sixes Tavern sponsored by Indian Motorcycles of Marietta. Ride out to Sixes to eat, drink and enjoy some good company. For More information please call 770-956-9577.

Lithia Springs, GA Customer Appreciation Bike Night 6pm HD of Atlanta 2nd Thu; free food & beer, live music, and more 770-944-1340.

June 13 Canton, GA Ride for Habitat. In Memory of Michael Young. Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd. $20/bike includes memorial t-shirt.

Additional shirts $5. FMI 678-296-7297.

Cedartown/Cartersville, GA Devin Gilham’s 5th Annual Bike Ride. Reg. at Northwest Park Cedartown, reg. 8:30am, KSU 11am, or Tom’s Place reg. 10:30am, KSU 11:45am. All proceeds go to the Gilham family as they continue to help Devin fight Hallerman-Streiff Syndrome.

Devin has undergone 27 surgeries with more to come. FMI 678-977-2047.

Columbus, GA Bike Olympics 11am Chattahoochee HD Come enjoy tons of bike games, great food, and good times! Don’t ride? That’s ok too! We will have non bike games too! Fun for the whole family! Slow Ride, Roadkill, Tire throwing contest, Tennis ball on cones game, Balloon Toss, Helmet throwing contest and more 706-324-4294.

Annual Swap Meet 8am, $5 admission; Rally 40th Anniversary GA Mountain Fair June 25 $20/vendors. Hamburgers, hot dogs, & 1311 Music Hall Rd. Weekend of riding, fun, Athens, GA Two Wheel Thursday Bike Night 5pm Cycle World of Athens. Live and fellowship 870-389-6196 x 235. drinks available 678-617-4880. music, food, drinks, games, prizes and more 706-548-3300.

Lithia Springs, GA 4th Annual Save the June 18 Cooch Poker Run to Prevent Cervical Cartersville, GA 3rd Thursday Bike Night at Cancer. Starts @ HD Atlanta & Ends @ Southern Devil H-D 2281 Hwy 411 NE. FMI Conyers, GA Falcon’s Fury HD Bike Night 6-9pm. Enjoy food and drink, live band, 120 Tavern in Marietta. Registration 9am 888-965-6342. and Good people 770-979-7999.

KSU 11am. Registration includes 1 shirt & 1 poker sheet $25/single; $30/double Columbus, GA Hot Rods & Harleys stops include Bikers Gone Wild in Dallas, Thursday Night Cruise-In. Chattahoochee June 27 Pizza Shack, and Paddy’s Pub & Eatery in HD, 6pm–8pm 3rd Thu of every month! Cornelia, GA Habersham County Veterans Kennesaw. Raffles, 50/50, cash prize for FREE Admission! BBQ available for Wall of Honor Benefit Ride 9am VFW 7720 $30 rider, $10 passenger 706-778-4224. best hand, bike show-people’s choice and purchase FMI 706-324-4294. much more!

Jasper, GA 1st Annual BSVFD Firefighter June 18 – 20 Marietta, GA Great American Summer Dillard, GA GWRRA Georgia Gold Wing Ride. Bethany Salem Volunteer Fire Dept.

Cookout Indian Motorcycle of Marietta to Dynasty Motorcycle Rally. River Vista Registration 8:30am KSU 10am; $30 get some great food and help support USO Mountain Village. Games, Vendors, rider/$45 passenger Return for lunch 770-956-9577.

Food & Fun. GWRRA Members: $35/ 12pm. Additional shirts $10. Lunch for nonNonmembers $40. On-site Registration riders $5. FMI 678-773-5227.

Marietta, GA Bad Saturday Charity Poker add $5 for each.

Marietta, GA C.A.N.D.O. Scholarship Run. Hellbender HD, 993 S. Cobb Dr. to Car & Bike Show Cruise In. Jim R. B3 Bar & Grill, Fannie’s, Mardi Gras, and June 19 – 21 Oasis. Register 10:30 a.m. KSU 12 noon. Braselton, GA WERA Sportsman Series Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd. Support $35/rider includes t-shirt; $15/passenger WERA Cycle Jam at Road Atlanta FMI Education! Register 10am–12:30pm.

Trophies Presented 2pm. Car & Bike – extra shirts. Proceeds benefit Wounded 770-720-5010. pre-registration/$15; Day of/$20. Vendor Soldier Projects. FMI 404-376-0821.

Registration $30 (donations appreciated).

June 20 Marietta, GA New Owner Appreciation Conyers, GA Falcon’s Fury HD 12pm- FMI 678-653-0006.

Breakfast and Ride. Hellbender HD 9am– 4pm Military Appreciation Day. Help the 10:30am FMI 888-511-8858.

Wounded Warrior Project. Live band and Morrow, GA Customer Appreciation Day 12pm Thunder Tower HD West every Sat. snacks 770-979-7999.

Free food, drinks and more 770-960-6000.

Marietta, GA Phoenix to the Dragon 2 – Long Distance Poker Run. Register at Dalton, GA Bike Night at Mountain Creek Newnan, GA Great South Cruise In. Great Hellbender HD, register 8am–10am $35/ HD 888-397-8050.

South HD, Car, Truck, & Bike Show! For single rider; $60/couple. Ride ends in Maryville, TN at Smoky Mountain HD enjoy Ellijay, GA 2nd Annual Revelation Rider more information 678-228-8213.

BBQ and a Live Concert. 865-983-9839 M/M Ride. Safe Choice Pregnancy Care Promo Code: The Dragon. Candlewood Center, Register 8:30am. KSU 10:30am. June 28 Suites 865-233-4411 Promo Code: TPD. Food, Band, Vendors, & Raffles. Donations Covington, GA Bike Night. Held at The Depot in Covington. 3-7 pm Every Sunday. appreciated. FMI 706-889-7388.

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Annual Block Party 12pm-5pm. Live music, HD. Get your tie die out and your best hippie McDonough, GA Motorhead’s Bar and Pinups, barber on site, motorcycle show, attitude and join us for the most fun you’ve Grill Bike Day 2pm. Sponsored by Thunder Vintage bathing suit contest, burnout pit had since Woodstock! FMI 770-944-1340. Tower HD West; Live music, games, food & drink specials, and more 770-898-0008. and more 770-960-6000.

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Biker Lawyer. Live music, great food, cold June 21 FMI roadhouseatl@gmail.com. beverages, giveaways, body painting, tattoo Happy Father’s Day contest, hot chics and more 770-777-1000.

Roswell, GA Demo Day at Killer Creek 12:30pm–4:30pm. Test ride the new 2015 Covington, GA Bike Night. Held at The HD lineup. Valid motorcycle license and Depot in Covington. 3-7pm Every Sunday. July 4 Happy Birthday America FMI roadhouseatl@gmail.com. gear required 770-777-1000.

June 15 EVERYWHERE USA. Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day. Ride your motorcycle to demonstrate the number of motorcyclists to the general public and politicians. Motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion in large cities, Motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation.

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June 23 Newnan, GA Christian Motorcyclist Association Blessed Riders Monthly Meeting. 4th Tuesday of the month. IHOP Restaurant, 6:30pm eat & fellowship/7pm meeting. FMI 678-466-0262.

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July 11 Atlanta GA Linda’s Legacy Health Fair 10am - 2pm 2262 Campbellton Rd. Free admission; Health Care professionals will provide screenings and tips on healthy living 404-553-1877.

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Biker Movie Review

This month Born To Ride reviews the 1971 film “Psychomania.” If you like old British horror films, then this one’s for you. Maybe I should have said horrible old British films. Either way, Psychomania has a lot to like or dislike, depending on your level of intoxication.

The film centers around the life of “Tom” who is the leader of a ‘motorcycle gang’ called the Living Dead. Tom and his ‘gang’ ride authentic period Triumph motorcycles, and meet in a field with several

large vertical stones which somewhat resemble Stonehenge.

When they gather there, they often discuss what they will do in the particular day, but there is always talk of committing suicide, so they can live forever. Where could they get such an unsavory idea?

From Tom’s occultist Mum of course!

In a dream like sequence, Tom has the pleasure of seeing his lovely Mum sign a deal with the Devil to have eternal life. His soul is assumed to be part of the deal, as there is a tot in a basket screaming as Mum signs the deal. All this weirdness is further accelerated by a frog. I dunno? It’s just strange. We’ll get to the Frog—plus stones thing later.

On one particular day, Tom and his gang decide to ride through town and wreak havoc on the locals. They ride through a mall square like setting, tipping over shopping carts, baby carriages, and other things until the Bobbies arrive. A chase ensues and most of the members escape the long arm of the law. Tom hellbent on killing himself rides his motorcycle through a guardrail and into the river.

In a strange ritual, Tom is buried sitting upright on his motorcycle near the stones.

His gang makes wreaths of flowers and other artifacts, which are buried with him as a guy plays the guitar and sings. Mum’s weird butler buries a frog necklace with him and all the other stuff. Later, a motorist breaks down near the stones, and has the horror of seeing Tom ride his motorcycle out of the grave. He of course is struck by the speeding Triumph and assumed dead.

Tom then proceeds to call home from a local public house, and speaks to the butler and his Mum. Later he kills several people from the pub, and escapes into the night. The next day he arrives at the stones where the gang is trying to figure out who stole Tom’s body, and motorcycle.

Thinking Tom is the thief, the gang begins questioning him and one of the members sneaks up to stab him in the back. This is where they realize that Tom had really come back from the dead. Seeing how cool it is to be immortal, the rest of the gang sets out to be just like Tom and each one kills him or herself in increasingly more bizarre ways. All succeed but Tom’s girlfriend, who after a failed attempt, really wants to live a normal life. In the end Tom gives her the ultimatum to join him in the ‘living dead.’ While she is deciding what to do with the gun he has handed her, his lovely Mum performs a ritual which turns her into a frog, and the rest of the ‘dead gang’ into stones while she shoots Tom. Sound confusing? Yeah, it does to me too! I guess the moral of the story is: Don’t feel too froggy, cause you might get stoned.…

The Phantom

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Christian Motorcyclists Association

One of the great things about getting in the wind is when we can do so with friends. They may be from the Chapter, from other groups, or simply people we have come to know, and with whom we share a mutual joy in riding. Because of those rides, poker or charity runs, or simply having the chance to share a meal with these folks, we have the opportunity to have a lot of laughs, to develop relationships and form a brotherly love with them.

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The cool thing about those I have come to love as a brother is that I know they have my back, and that I likewise have theirs. If I find myself in need at 2:00 in the morning, all it would take is a phone call, and they would be there. By the same token, I’m only a phone call away when things get rough in their lives. It is good to know that there are those who would stand with you, as well as being a great feeling to have those that I care that much about and would be there for them. As I look around in the biker community, I constantly see examples of this kind of “being there” for each other and lifting a brother up when he has fallen or is going through a rough patch. That’s what I like about visiting clubs or riding groups—seeing people who genuinely care about one another and enjoy spending time together. Brotherly love is a powerful bond and adds great hope in knowing that there is one who will stand with you no matter what.

You know, there is another love that is even more powerful; it’s called agape love. In John 3:16 the Bible tells us, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,

that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Now that’s a kind of love that offers a life changing difference!

See, God doesn’t offer to be just a passing acquaintance or friend; He wants more. He doesn’t want to stop at brotherly love but gives us an unconditional, just because He promised us, love. And to prove His intent, He gave His Son Jesus, for forgiveness of our sins, if we will simply accept the gift. His love is not based on our performance but rather simply on our believing on Jesus as the forgiveness for our sin. We don’t have to earn His love in any way; we simply have to reach out our hands and receive this powerful gift, and it’s free!

This Valentine’s Day, when you see the cards, the flowers and the chocolates, remember those you care about. At the same time, remember the One who came because of His Father’s unconditional love. And this love is one you don’t have to do a thing to earn; it’s a free gift from God, which never ends. Now that’s love!!!

In The Wind, Denny Dingler

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