Born To Ride Southeast Motorcycle Magazine #65 07-18

Contents

July Issue 65

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Features Stephanie Karidas-More than just a Biker Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival BTR Great American Biker Bash

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Columns

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Woman’s World-Dream Chasing 28 Rob Brooks-Road Dirt MotoAmerica 31 Craven Moorehead-It’s Summertime Again 46 Christian Motorcycle Association 48

Departments Contents Page 2 Ride Safe, Ride Smart-Escape Paths 6 Born To Ride Events-www.BornToRide.com 42 Born To Ride Kids 48

Reports

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Cherokee Stories That Burn into your Memory 9 The Harley-Davidson Museum 34 Movie Review-C.C. and Company 37 Is Your Fuel Tank Rusty? 45 Hulk Hogan Reads It! 45 Testimonial: Ricky Patterson “I Love BTR” 47

On The Cover Born To Ride Salutes America For Our Independence. Never Forget The Sacrifice That Was Made To Keep Us Free. Always Thank And Honor Our Veterans.

AAA IFC BTR Facebook 47 BTR Great American Biker Bash 24 BTR Magazine Subscription 47 Cherokee Blue Ridge Run 8 Cigelske Law Firm 29 Cycle World of Athens 39 Georgia Motor Trike 6 Freedom Fest 2018 40 FreeWheeling Powersports 36 HD Fraziers 27 HD Fraziers Ride to GABB 22 HD Mt. Cheaha 14 HD Raging Bull IBC HD Tifton 35 HD Smoky Mountain 12 HD Hellbender BC Horse Country 47 LawBike.com 1 Leather, Love & Freedom 47 Love Jugs 30 Master’s Bike Builders Show 45 MotoAmerica Championship Series 33 Motorcycle Law Group 38 Progressive Insurance 3 ProRider Ken Anderson 7 Saturday Night Fireworks GABB 23 St. Pete Beach Bike Fest 17 Sturgis Kentucky Bike Rally 16 Thunder Beach Panama City 5 TN Motorcycles & Music Revival 20 Tri-County Shrine Club 26 Wanted GI Joe 47

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Not having sufficient safety margins invites risk. Riding at any speed requires an adequate space cushion to brake and/ or swerve. You must have time and space to maneuver. Avoid target fixation so you do not crash into what you are staring at.

Instead, look for your escape-path options.

You want to have an escape path that is open and allows you to avoid a collision.

An escape path can be in front of you, to the right, or to the left. Escape paths can be within your lane, in the next lane over, on a shoulder or median, or even off the

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road if conditions permit.

It is best to have more than one escape path open so you don’t get trapped.

If your escape path requires a hard

swerve, be sure to separate the swerve from any braking. Keep in mind a motorcycle does not need the same width as a car.

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There is assistance available when someone you know and love has had a traumatic brain injury resulting from a fall, an accident, or physical assault. People who have had an accident may not know what to do or what options they may have in order to treat these issues. Educating the public is very important when it comes to understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Aphasia.

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In this month’s cover story, we are going to introduce you to Stephanie Karidas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Stephanie is an accomplished speech-language therapist, sailboat racing competitor, and Harleyloving rider! Stephanie knows just too well what consequences a head injury can have. Stephanie helps those riders and others who suffered a brain injury to rehabilitate their communication

and cognitive (thinking) skills. She has met many different clients throughout her career as a speech-language pathologist and has seen the positive long-term benefits of early, but also late intervention. Brain injuries can impact an individual’s ability to think, speak, write, read and drastically impact someone’s quality of life.

But not everybody knows what to do after a head injury or stroke.

Only a few know how many resources can be utilized to rehabilitate from an acquired brain injury - and this is why we are introducing Doc Steph to you in this month’s cover story!

Stephanie is easily approachable when it comes to helping folks who need help. My conversation with her was fun, enlightening, and educational.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself, your life, and your family! “I grew up in Germany. My family is pretty big, and they have been my major support throughout my life. I left Germany in 2007 after I graduated university to continue my studies at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa. I graduated with my second Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and actually planned on moving up North to pursue a career in Speech Pathology. But, I met my husband about a year before my graduation and decided to stay.”

Tell me about your husband! “Nate and I met at the Davis Island Yacht Club through racing sailboats competitively. We traveled together from one regatta to the next. Nate also introduced me to motorcycles!”

“One day I decided it was time for me to get my own license – after all, riding on the back is only half the fun! At that time, my husband was working on oil rigs in Louisiana and when he came back from one of his trips, I proudly showed him my new ‘two-wheel-independence’ license! We are both very responsible and careful riders and before I rode on the streets, I asked him to continue practicing riding with me, riding in large parking lots.

I learned a lot from my riding class but didn’t feel accomplished enough to face the heavy traffic out there. I think it was about two weeks of daily routine activities, such as practicing turns, sudden stops, figure eights, anything you could think of, where I finally felt more comfortable to face the heavy traffic. We started riding on the road and I actually rode his Honda Fury for a pretty long time until I got my own bike, a Sportster 48, 1200cc. She is a pretty one and she can certainly hang with the big boys! I take her to different events, but when it comes to long rides, I still hop on my husband’s Road Glide and just enjoy the ride with him.”

What are signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

“There are many signs and symptoms that can occur, such as emotional and behavioral changes, cognitive complications which present as problems with memory, learning, making decisions, problem-solving, concentration/attention, reading, and writing, but also speech and language impairments. Aphasia is a language disorder that can occur after a stroke but also through a TBI.” What is your mission as a therapist?

“My mission is to provide language, speech, and cognitive treatment for individuals suffering from TBI and/or Aphasia. I provide individual sessions, which are offered as standard sessions of about two hours per week or as an intensive package (five or more hours per week). I am an Aphasia and TBI advocate – I want to spread the knowledge! Many people do not know about acquired communication disorders such as Aphasia. The term ‘Aphasia’ is often unknown! TBI is very common and obviously more of a general known medical term than Aphasia. But do you really know what it means to suffer from a TBI on a daily basis? Do you know how the life of a loved one changes after an accident and/or a BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 11

stroke? And do we know what resources to utilize after a brain injury? The results of a communication and/or cognitive disorder can have major impacts on an individual’s social life, their families, and friends. It can cause social isolation, depression, and emotional distress. Simple tasks that we take for granted are often impaired, such as speaking and understanding, maintaining attention, solving problems, remembering events, names, appointments, organizing and following a daily routine, and interacting socially. But, there is so much more help out there than one might imagine! And that is where I come into play – I support and rehabilitate individuals with TBIs and Aphasia. I teach compensatory strategies for impaired skills, I strengthen skills that remained intact. I consult with the individual’s families and train them how to make adjustments to these immense changes. My goal is to improve and maintain the quality of life after a traumatic incident or stroke through therapy. I urge everyone to think about loved ones in their family or circle of friends who have suffered a brain injury or stroke that may need help. The sooner we start the rehabilitation process, the better the outcomes!”

What are the options for people suffering from a TBI and/or Aphasia? As a Speech-Language Therapist, I provide individual, client-centered therapy that is based on the client’s personal needs and skills. I focus very strongly on functional therapy outcomes to improve the client’s everyday life to help provide a better quality of

life. Life changes drastically after experiencing Aphasia and/or TBI, and it is my mission to deliver the most effective treatment to you and consult with your family.”

Stephanie, you mentioned that you also volunteer at a nonprofit organization in St. Petersburg! Tell us about that! “Yes, I am volunteering and working for Voices of Hope for Aphasia (VOHA) in St. Petersburg. VOHA was established in 2012 by Mike and Kathy Caputo. Mike suffered from a stroke at the age of 51 years which resulted in Aphasia. Until then, Mike was living a normal life with his family in New Jersey. He was a director and International leader for a large company. His life changed after his stroke; he had to learn how to live with Aphasia. Mike and his wife decided to form an organization to help others with Aphasia. VOHA is a communitybased aphasia program for people living with aphasia and their families. They offer several programs, such as a 2-day Workshop, which is designed to educate people with aphasia and their families about different communication strategies and resources available.

VOHA also offers group meetings for people with aphasia where members get together to talk about current events, do different and fun activities, discuss interesting topics, and many more things. At these meetings, therapist like myself, lead the groups to provide skilled support for members with Aphasia. These meetings are fun and get people with Aphasia (and other neurogenic disorders) involved in different activities. They are able to socialize with others

Stephanie Karidas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Bay Area Speech, Language & Cognitive Therapy LLC

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who are also experiencing a communication disorder and are just ‘getting back to life’ as we say at VOHA. VOHA also offers many more program options which you can access on their website www. vohaphasia.org. I have been with this organization for many years, they are like family to me, and I highly recommend them! You will

“Simple tasks that we take for granted are often impaired, such as speaking and understanding, maintaining attention, solving problems, remembering events, names, appointments, organizing and following a daily routine, and interacting socially”

What would you like everyone to take away from your story?

“Know that therapy is vital during your recovery process. Seek my professional help. Ride with me on the road to recovery and let’s work on this together!”

Thank you, Stephanie, for helping those in the motorcycling community with TBI and sharing your story with the readers of Born To Ride magazine!

greatly benefit from joining the many programs offered by VOHA, and I promise that you will meet the most amazing people who will eventually all become your friends.”

One particularly successful story is when Stephanie worked closely with a young teenager who was in a serious car accident and suffered from a severe TBI about two years ago. He is the son of dear, good friends who also ride motorcycles with Stephanie and Nate. Their son was in a long coma and the doctor’s initial prognosis was devastating to his family and friends. But, against all odds, he started progressing and finally came home!

Stephanie explained, “I spent 7-9 hours a week with him for about 8 months. I worked with him on metacognitive skills (identifying errors, reflecting on his own performance, applying used strategies independently, etc.), attention, memory, problem solving, reading and language comprehension. Once it was time for him to go back to school, I had meetings with the school officials and therapists to make sure everything was set up correctly for him and his needs (in my area of expertise). I’m still working with him this summer, a few hours a week. He is a fantastic kid who has a great amount of outstanding support and truly unconditional love from his family. His accident was a terrible experience for his family and friends, but he is blessed with very strong and amazing parents who did absolutely everything right and possible during his recovery process.”

Let’s say someone got into a motorcycle accident and a TBI has occurred whereby it has affected speech, language, and cognitive skills. What is the process of getting them the help they may need? “I get involved when he or she is released from the hospital (out-patient rehabilitation) and speech, language and/or cognition skills need to be rehabilitated. The first six months of recovery is an important part of the recovery process; individuals usually notice fast improvements during this spontaneous recovery phase. It is very important to know and understand that progress still occurs after this speedy recovery phase. Recovery can occur even after two Who: Stephanie Karidas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP years post-injury. Our brain has the ability to ‘rewire’ itself after an What: Bay Area Speech, Language & Cognitive Therapy LLC injury by forming new neural connections; it can adapt to the changes Where: 716 S Oakwood Ave, Brandon, FL Web: www.bayarea-speech.com in its environment which are why therapy is so vital for everyone Email: office@bayarea-speech.com suffering from a brain injury or stroke. This phenomenon is called Tel: 813-956-9564 Neuroplasticity and it truly has a profound impact on the recovery process.”

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“Stephanie is a very Kind and Caring Person that will go the extra mile to help you.” Ron Galletti

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For four decades, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch has been home to the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Amateur National Championships. Riders like Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Mike Alessi, Ryan Dungey, and Travis Pastrana have all kick-started their pro careers at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch.

The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is a four-day event held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch and is all about motorcycles, music, comradery and the outdoors. It is held at the Ranch of one of the one of the most legendary country artists ever to play the world stage, Loretta Lynn.

For overnighters wanting the true experience, hundreds of power hook-ups and acres of the ranch are available for RV’s of all sizes all the way to the glamping tents and open land for primitive campers.

There are also many hotels nearby. The hub of the event is at Honky Tonk Central with Loretta’s Roadhouse covered concert pavilion, the Speed Shack, Waterin’ Hole, hillbilly flat track racing, vendors of all types, the BC Moto Invitational, attractions such as the Wall of Death and stunt riders, Nashville food trucks and non-stop entertainment until the wee hours. It’s an event for everyone

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who loves two-wheels, music and the outdoors.

The Revival also features “Loretta’s Ride” each year to pay tribute and honor our U.S. Military veterans. 2018 will benefit the USO which serves United States service members and families across the world since 1941.

Loretta Lynn performed for the troops on many USO tours and was thrilled to open the doors to the Ranch for riders coming to support.

The Loretta Lynn family along with a team of seasoned professionals in the motorcycle and music industries serve as hosts and welcome each and every guest with genuine Southern hospitality.

The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is on 400-plus acres of stunning woodlands at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, which is located at 8000 Hwy 13, Hurricane Mills, TN.

Loretta Lynn’s Ranch is a destination for riders from all over the world who make it a must-see stop while riding the roads of Tennessee and camping to recharge. It is one of Tennessee’s top tourist destinations.

THINGS TO DO COUNTRY, SOUTHERN ROCK, AND RED DIRT MUSIC Live entertainment spread around the Ranch FOOD AND DRINK Nashville specialty food trucks and full bars.

RHETT ROTTEN’S WALL OF DEATH Heart-stopping, adrenaline-pumping motorcycle stunt riding at its best SINGER-SONGWRITER ROUNDS Experience the talent behind the artists STEVE TREVINO Emcee and nationally-renowned comedian and performer VENDORS Motorcycles, art, apparel, parts, accessories and more!

LORETTA LYNN’S RANCH Explore Loretta’s museum and plantation home, trails, Hurricane Creek and acres of majestic country.

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MORE INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW: The Loretta Lynn family is hosting and producing this event in conjunction with R&R Promotions, a specialty agency with decades of motorcycle event promotions and deep ties to the national motorcycle family.

Will the venue have Internet and cell service?

Yes. Hopefully, you’ll be having too good of a time to recognize our amplified

communications signals we’ve upgraded at Loretta’s Ranch.

How much will the tickets cost?

Tickets start at $39 and go up depending on your preferences. We’ll post all ticket information on our website soon. Please stay connected with us via our e-blast sign-up and our social media outlets.

What type of tickets and passes will be available?

Daily event passes, and four-day event passes, and limited VIP event passes.

Are tickets transferable and refundable?

Yes, tickets will be made transferable and refundable, please read through the details on our tickets page What’s the camping situation for this event?

You have a few options to choose from, and there will be a variety of zones designated

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for: Moto camping (ride-in primitive camping) RV camping, options include no power, power (30 or 50 amp), and water Cabins Revival Tents (your beautiful tent with bed or cot ready to move into) Nearby hotels What do I need to pack for this event?

The Loretta Lynn Ranch is a full-fledged campsite and Dude Ranch. If you forget or run out of camping essentials, there are two on-site general stores that carry the bare necessities and a little more.

Can we show up for concerts and/or camping without a reservation?

Yes, tickets are available at the door at full price. Camping is limited, so we suggest making a reservation.

Do all motorhome spots include electric, water and sewage?

No, services vary per camping spot. Please call our reservations representatives at the Loretta Lynn Ranch to secure your spot once spots go on sale at 931-296-7700.

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At Sign-Up 9am Ride Leaves H-D Frazier’s 10am A 2 Hour Scenic Ride to Copperhead Lodge

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Women’s World Dream Chasing through Belief, Power, and Freedom

While Janette Thornley was working at T. Rowe Price Investments her boss turned fifty and bought a motorcycle. Seeing his motorcycle and hearing his stories of riding brought back memories of her dad. When Janette was only six years old her dad and brother died from an accident with a drunk driver. Remembering the passion her dad had for bikes gave Janette the idea to learn to ride. She took the driver safety class, got her license, and bought a bike. Always having a desire to help and guide others, Janette soon took a part-time job teaching the motorcycle safety class. This allowed her to share her passion of riding with others and the flexible part-time schedule worked well with her day job. Besides, one weekend a month of teaching took care of her motorcycle payment! “Some Fridays I dreaded going to this second job after working all week,” Janette admitted. “But by Sunday there was no place I’d rather be!

I loved helping others realize their dream of riding!” Teaching part-time allowed her to meet folks from Harley-Davidson. They encouraged her to apply for a lead instructor position. She got the job and in what some thought was a risky career move, she moved to work for Harley-Davidson BTRto26Wisconsin | BORNTORIDE.COM and help launch the Rider’s Edge Classes.

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received further training from H-D and rolled out the program across the country.

While traveling around the country for business, a dealer named Ray invited Janette to come out and watch his race team. She didn’t know anything about motorcycle drag racing but watched and began following the team. It wasn’t long before Janette wanted to be out on the track drag racing, too! Drag racing doesn’t correlate to riding a street bike on the highway as in racing you do many things that you try to avoid on the road. For example, with the bike revved up so high, you actually want to pop the clutch. If you even have one! While gas bikes still have a clutch, the nitro-burning motorcycle Janette races doesn’t even have a clutch!

Although drag racing on a motorcycle sounds dangerous to most people it didn’t seem that way to Janette. On a track there’s no traffic, no intersections and no fear of animals running in front of you. She also wears a ballistic vest when racing.

Janette is now an award-winning professional motorcycle drag racer and one of only two females in the country licensed to pilot a nitro-burning motorcycle. Janette was voted female racer of the year by Horse Power & Heels; voted 2017 Lady Racer of the Year by the American Motorcycle

Racing Association and is the NHRA Pro Fuel MPH Record Holder. Her experience with Harley-Davidson and publicity around her status as an award-winning drag racer has lead to many speaking engagements.

Janette inspires and motivates audiences with her story of overcoming life challenges and lessons she learned in racing. She talks about the importance of Belief, Power, and Freedom. In addition to having the Dream Chaser Racing Team, Janette is a certified coach, leadership trainer and co-host of Heels on Wheels Radio show, a weekly one-hour show focusing on women in motorsports. You can find a full bio and information on her programs at JanetteThornley.com and see a list of her awards and career highlights at DreamChaserRacin.com as well as a list of her current goals. Janette continues chasing her dreams as she coaches and encourages other women to chase theirs!

Myra McElhaney

If you or someone you know has a unique story contact Myra@MyraMcElhaney.com.

MotoAmerica at Road America

Legions of race fans descended upon Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin June 1-3, for round 4 of the MotoAmerica road racing series. After a month-long sabbatical, riders and teams were eager to get back on the track and on the throttle. Reigning Superbike 1000 champ Toni Elias led in the points after the first three race rounds, but the challengers to his throne came stoked for battle. In Supersport 600 Valentin Debise returned to compete, his first race weekend since a horrific crash at Daytona back in March. Junior Cup saw a full grid of 25 young riders, hungry to fight for racing glory.

Born To Ride sent me to Wisconsin to report on this near mid-season round, and I was all too eager to oblige. Road America is an old, legendary track, and is the longest single track in the country–just over 4 miles in length. Located in beautiful Elkhart Lake, a bit over an hour due north of Milwaukee, Road America is laid amidst over 600 acres of rolling hills, with densely wooded sections and wide-open fields. Views are spectacular all around the course.

Friday was spent on practice runs and qualifying sessions, so I roamed the paddock, chatting up riders and MotoAmerica personnel, and snapping photos. Speaking

of photos, I met several Road America staff photographers, and one in particular, Ryan Nolan (Rhynofoto), whose action shots are featured here, helped me discover some of the best locations around the track.

Saturday began under cloudy skies and chilly temps, but I was afforded a great honor by the MotoAmerica staff. With race chaplain Raymond Rizzo off working a flat track event, I was invited to bring the invocation prayer at the opening ceremonies both days.

I appreciated the trust they put in me to represent MotoAmerica in that role.

When the racing began, I was off chasing photo ops around the course. The property was packed with fans, and tents, RVs, and trailers parked everywhere. Reminded me of the race weekends back in the 70s and 80s, when the sport was booming. I sense a comeback is in the air. ...

A photo press vest I’d been issued gave me incredible trackside access. Some tight corners I felt close enough to almost reach out and tap rider helmets as they dragged knees and elbows through turns. Back up on the front straight that runs by the tower and grandstands, I asked a MotoAm official how close to the track I could get for some shots.

He wryly smiled, bid me follow him, and

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took me right up beside the track, separated by only a concrete barrier. With bikes in the Twins class flying by at over 150mph, he turned to me and asked with a grin, “Close enough for you?” I could feel the wind and roar pounding in my chest, literally feet from the action. That was an adrenaline rush I’ll not soon forget.

The race action in all classes was dramatic.

Down in Turn 5 with Ryan and RA staffer Elliott, a rider low-sided right in front of us, sparks and parts flying, and slid out into the gravel runout, taking two other riders with him. Turns out, that was a frequent mishap corner, as I would witness a couple more before the races were completed. With huge Jumbotrons at numerous points around the track, the race action was visible to all, and BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 31

announcers kept fans appraised of developments.

In Superbike, reigning champ Elias had a rough weekend, wiping out in race 1 on the last lap after a dramatic, at times physical, battle with Cameron Beaubier and Josh Herrin, then struggling to finish 4th on Sunday. Beaubier, however, the 2015-2016 champion, snatched the top of the podium both days, his first wins of the season. JD Beach and Valentin Debise battled all weekend in Supersport, swapping the podium summit both days. I think my favorites were the Liqui Moly Junior Cup races, as these youngsters throw caution to the wind and just ride like maniacs. Look up all the race highlights both days on social media and the YouTube channels of BeIN Sports and MotoAmerica. Insane racing!

The remaining races take place at other legendary tracks, such as Laguna Seca, Sonoma, and Barber. Born To Ride will continue to report on all the race action, and of course, all races are broadcast live and uninterrupted on BeIN Sports Network, then archived in entirety on their respective YouTube channels.

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Photos by Rhynofoto and Rob Brooks

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Milwaukee’s House of Harley The Harley-Davidson Museum

Milwaukee is famous for great beer, great cheese, and the great American motorcycle brand, Harley-Davidson. On a recent visit to Wisconsin to report on the MotoAmerica races at Road America, I had the opportunity to sample each. The official Harley-Davidson Museum is located downtown, so I stopped into nose around. What I got was an incredible walk through Harley history, beyond all my expectations.

Pulling into the parking lot, one of the first sights to greet me was an exact replica of the original shed that the company operated in. The complex is made up of several buildings—a conference/ convention center, The Shop gift store and MOTOR restaurant, and the two-story Museum, which also houses some company offices.

After a delicious lunch in the Harley-Davidson MOTOR Bar & Restaurant (which was fantastic and reasonably priced), I snapped a few photos of the impressive museum exterior and the famous “Hill Climber” statue out on the Founders Terrace. The statue stands over 16 feet tall and weighs over 5000 lbs.

Upon entering the Museum, I was greeted by a massive floorto-ceiling reproduction of the H-D “Daytona Grand Slam Win” promotional, with the #4 plate 1952 KRTT Road Racer featured in the mural. The welcoming staff checked me in, gave me some tips on navigating the museum, then turned me loose. Tours can either be conducted by knowledgeable tour guides for bigger groups or can be self-guided with headphones.

The tour begins on the second floor, with a hallway full of early Harleys, most are quite rare. The company execs decided by the 1910s to pull aside and store a pristine example of every model they produced every year, so there are bikes on display at the museum that are found nowhere else in the world.

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single thumpers to horizontally-opposed airhead twins reminiscent of BMWs, and various iterations of their venerable V-Twin. By the 1960s-70s, Harley delved into snowmobiles, minibikes, golf carts and even inboard/outboard boat motors! The company has never been afraid to experiment and innovate, never been timid about trying and occasionally failing. And the museum holds examples of them all- runaway successes, and abject failures. That boldness and curiosity have always powered the company and clearly propels them into the future.

I enjoyed another room, called “The Engine Room” which features examples of every major motor H-D developed over the years.

Nearby was the Tank Wall, displaying every tank logo and paint scheme the motor company produced across the decades. Many versions of their logo, beyond the classic “bar & shield” so often associated with Harley.

The main floor contains examples of Harley models across the 1980s, 90s, and into the new millennium, with everything from outrageous customs, movie bikes, police and public service machines, and of course, racers. Harley-Davidson has always embraced its racing DNA and being a race fan myself, I found their road racers, flat trackers, hill climbers, and hare scramblers completely fascinating. The museum even features several models of the Buell years, which I believe was a fruitful period for both enterprises.

The tour concludes in a room with a long company timeline that can be perused down either side, with modern and historic bikes on the floor that can be “tried on for size.” Be sure to sign the guestbook, and then thumb through the pages. I found names and notes from across the US and the hemisphere, and even across the globe. A worldwide recognized brand, no doubt.

When in Milwaukee, be sure to sample the local fare, and definitely carve out ample time to tour the Harley-Davidson Museum.

It’s well worth the pilgrimage and price.

Rob Brooks

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win her heart. The next morning he dupes a local dealer into selling him a Kawasaki dirt bike. He hands the dealer an envelope with a five-dollar bill and an I.O.U. while he “test rides” the bike. Thirty seconds later he leaves the rear of the shop with the dirt bike tied to his sissy bar. The next Sunday, he enters the motor cross and on the last lap, he crashes out while running third. CC picks up the bike and carries it across the finish line to the delight of his fellow gang members and the crowd. Moon at this point says he’s disgusted with all the racing crap and some of the members leave with him.

The Kawasaki factory rep is impressed with CC’s riding skills, and loans him a bike for the next race. At the end of the day he wins $600.00 and returns to the Head’s camp.

CC gives money hungry Moon $500.00 and says he’s keeping a hundred for himself.

As usual, a fight ensues and Moon takes the money from CC while he is recovering.

Moon gives the money to his girl, and later that night she once again tries to get with CC. While he is kissing her, he takes all the money out of her pocket and he leaves the next day to find Ann. Ann puts CC up in her mansion, and the typical romance carries on for a few days. cohorts try to molest Ann in the back of the This month’s movie is CC & Company That is until Moon and the Heads kidnap her.

Limo. CC rescues her by roughing up the starring Joe Namath and Ann Margret.

Moon demands $2,000.00 for her freedom, guys, and begins a romantic connection Namath Plays C.C. Ryder, a former but CC challenges him to a flat-track race motorcycle mechanic who is a member of the with Ann, which is cut short by the arrival on their choppers. CC bargains for a loan on “Heads” Motorcycle Club. Margret plays Ann, of a tow truck. Down the road a piece we the phone, and promises the money will be a fashion journalist. The flick opens with CC meet up with Moon, who is the leader of the paid back the same night. Later that evening gang. He sits in a fancy chair, which the in a grocery store, as he cruises the aisles the Heads break into a high school, and use and makes a sandwich by removing this and club mamas call the throne. Moon isn’t too the school’s track for the race. After a few that from shelves to assemble the sandwich happy with the mamas, and sends them out minutes of some fairly good stunt riding, the on a mission to get him more money. Moon’s scene shows Moon crashing through a fence on the child seating portion of the shopping whole gig seems to revolve around money, cart. OOOH NOOO! and into a parked car which explodes in a This may be the most dangerous part of the and the girls go out hitchhiking to collect fiery mess. some from whatever citizen or ‘Square’ film! Can you imagine what sort of bacteria As the rest of the group runs to Moon, CC may exist on that little plastic seat? No telling they can find. Later in the evening they all and Ann leave on his chopper. The song reconvene at their campsite in the desert. what sort of soggy diaper may have been CC Ryder plays as they ride down the road. there just minutes before! Anyway, CC eats Moon’s mama seems to have a thing for This film was made in 1970, runs 94 minutes CC, but he pretty much has his sights set on and is currently available on DVD under the sandwich, drinks a carton of milk, and throws away the evidence, before heading to Ann, and refuses her advances. the “Cheezy Flicks” Label. I must agree The next day, the Heads are cruising checkout with a package of candy. Outside that it was one of the most cheesy biker he dons his “colors” and rides off on a fairly down the road when they come across a exploitation pieces that I have ever seen. sign for a Moto-X race. The heads blow cool looking shovel head chopper.

Poor lighting, dialogue, and flaky acting add the gate and disrupt the motor-cross by As usual in these “B or less” films, he to the mess. One thing that really turned riding their choppers around the track. Of meets up with his fellow gang members in me off was Namath’s constant referral to course Ann is there with her photographer the desert. As I said last month “It’s always his chopper as a Honda. With no visible in the desert.” As they cruise down a desert and some models, who are on the scene redeeming qualities, I could only give this with a Kawasaki factory race team. As the highway, they encounter a broken-down one 2 stars, and that based on one or two shoot continues Ann and CC again have limo containing Ann. While CC looks over fairly nice ‘period’ choppers. a conversation, and he plots a scheme to the engine compartment, a couple of his The Phantom Movie Review Do you have a favorite Biker Movie we don’t have? Let us know: info@borntoride.com BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 37

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food vendors, and more. Must be 21 to enter. Gates Open Thursday-Sunday. Primitive camping, RVs welcome, but no hook-ups. 334-525-0409

August 31 - September 1 Marietta, GA Hellbender Harley-Davidson Demo Days Open House and Anniversary July 28 Celebration. Food, raffles, live Murfreesboro, TN 7th Annual Fallen music, Demo rides, Wall of Soldiers March Poker & Bug Run 8am August 17 - August 19 Blairsville, GA Georgia Grundle Death, Terry Pendleton Charity Bumpus Harley-Davidson. Fundraiser Ride, & more. HellbenderHD. Run 2 Copperhead Lodge. for U.S. Military Veteran Advocacy com Long Brothers Choppers are & Service Dogs, prizes, music, Dog back again for round 2 of the Presentation and more, Registration “RUMBLE IN THE GRUNDLE” September 7 - September 8 8am, Kickstands Up at 10am, $20 Douglas, GA South Georgia hosted at Copperhead lodge.

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September 15 Buford, GA Tri-County Shrine Club Hospital Run Frazier’s Harley-Davidson to Shriners Hospital in Greenville, SC. 470-585-8919 September 29 Asheville, NC Smoky Mountain Car & Bike Show 10am Asheville, H-D. trophies, food, drinks, live music, raffles, door prizes & more. 828-683-1023 October 4 - October 7 Hurricane Mills, TN Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is a four-day event held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch and is all about motorcycles, music, comradery and the outdoors. It is held at the Ranch of one of the one of the most legendary country artists ever to play the world stage, Loretta Lynn.

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Craven Moorehead It’s Summertime Again

So summer started in May evidently. Daily rain and high temperatures have made their way into the area and Hurricane season started a week early. Can’t complain too much I suppose - at least it isn’t snowing. It seems that lately, all I write about is the weather. It could be said that my life has become mundane and boring. If you observed that and thought the same thing then I guess we were both thinking alike. I remember back in the day when every moment was an adventure. Not so much anymore. Time is passed looking out the window at the rain coming down and listening to the dogs snoring. Yeah, I know you wouldn’t think that dogs snore and perhaps most don’t but for some reason mine do. I suspect that they learned that bad habit from me. They have picked up other bad habits as well but as boring as my life is lately I shouldn’t keep talking about it here and causing you, my dedicated readers to fall asleep while reading this article.

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a variety of non-specific problems and other unpleasant situations, but so far, I have been fortunate enough to have a place to live.

Well, not so much now, but somehow, I will find a way to survive. Seems harder this time but I will get over it one way or another.

Stuff is expensive nowadays.

It didn’t seem to be this bad a few years back. I do remember when a gallon of gas was more expensive, but I have never seen housing go to this limit.

Even the grocery store kicks your butt every time you go in. It must be the economy that allegedly is better than ever or perhaps it is due to the unemployment rate that is lower than ever (according to the regulated media) but from where I sit, I can’t tell. If there is light at the end of the tunnel I can’t see to see it, or it is very dim. Not sure which at this point.

So as we go through life with hopes and dreams of peace and prosperity, we still must accept the ups and downs and try to survive to the best of our ability. All I can advise is that we all keep keeping on and don’t let life drag us down.

So no more bad stuff! I keep a positive attitude and continue to pray for better days. How does everyone else do it? I’m no expert but I suspect that most of you do the same thing.

Being negative never produces a positive result. I like to get feedback from my readers and good or bad I take all your comments to heart. Born To Ride has been here for years serving the biker community in every way possible. Your opinions and comments are always welcome and appreciated. I sincerely hope that each and every one of you has a fantastic summer season and that the rain stays away from your ride to wherever it is you are going.

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Christian Motorcyclists Association I Used to Write Important Things on the Palm of my Hand

Fortunately, there is One who will never forget our names due to His love for us, and His name is God. In Isaiah 49:1516 (NLT), God said, “I would not forget you! See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands.” I remember as a kid I used to write important things on the palm of my hand, but when I washed my hands, the information faded from memory.

We may meet a new friend in the biker community, but all too often the new friend’s name slips from our mind and we can’t recall the name. Isn’t it great that many of us wear patches on our vests that have our names on them, and we can be reminded of the person’s name? The patches help us overcome the human frailty of a bad memory. A better question to ask is how amazing it is that God, in the midst of everything, remembers each of our names, without fail!

Once we give our hearts, and our trust, to the Lord Jesus, our name will never be forgotten. Our name is written in the book of those who have called upon Jesus to be their Savior and Master and have asked Him to forgive us for our sins.

Even though we fail in our memory as humans, God will never fail in His memory of us as His children.

Greater still is that one day we will stand to be judged for all that we have done. God will remember that we have given our hearts to Jesus. Trust Him today!

In The Wind, Denny Dingler Check out BornToRide.com for more articles from Christian Motorcyclists Association

One of the cool things I have noticed in the biker world is the use of monikers or biker handles. Some tags are funny, some are serious, and some just describe a personality type or trait.

An alternative use of these names is to brand a biker with an exact opposite descriptor of what that person is really like, i.e. a large rider might be given the moniker of Tiny or Little. One thing that has caught me by surprise is realizing that while I know a person’s moniker, I may have no idea what his or her birth name may be. That can lead to confusion, but fortunately, the names are generally not used by several people in a small group.

One problem several of us have, especially as we age, is the inability to remember peoples’ names. It has gotten so bad that there are specialty patches available for our vests. I have a patch on my vest that says, “I’m sorry, I can’t remember your name either!” It isn’t that we want to forget our friends’ names; it’s just that many of our minds are not as sharp as they once were, and we forget the names of our acquaintances.

Usually, we may laugh it off, but there is a very real potential of offending a friend or making them feel uncared for because we can’t recall their name.

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