Carolina Chrome March Issue 140

Carolina Chrome Issue #140 #140 March 2020

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Ms. March Chrome 2020

Ms. Elise Rohrbach Anderson SC

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CONTENTS Cover Photographer Robert Holley,

Owner of Robert Vance Photography 3 Ms Chrome Ms. Elise Rohrbach,

Anderson SC, Photographer Robert Holley,

Owner of Robert Vance Photography

6 - 7 COVER STORY 10 7th Annual Eli-Celebration of Life

By: Wally Wersching 12 Lessons from the Open Road ;

Keeping It Between The Lines 14 Biker Kids 16-17 Centerfolds Ray Hynson & Julz Hauboldt

Photographer Tony Culpepper,

Owner of TLC Photography 18-21 Calendar of Events 24 Dr. DILLIGAF 26 Bartenders Around SC 27 Leather & Lace MC Annual Motorcycle Rodeo 28 Chrome Comedy Conner ADVERTISING SALES & MARKETING

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Photographer Robert Holley Owner of Robert Vance Photography

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Mark Bennett tells how he got his love for motorcycles; “My neighbor, Rocky Miller was who got me interested in motorcycles. Seeing those big, loud, beautiful motorcycles; all chromed out really got my attention!!! I’ve been riding shovels every since the early 80s. My first was an 81 low rider.

Recently, my son and I went to Mexico to help my cousin David Stapleton with some work. It was a huge job and he needed the extra hands. We were supposed to be for 6 weeks but ended up being there for 9 months. After a few weeks of work, we saw it was going to take longer. We were to install 6 machines then they added an extra 9 machines. My son, along with the other guys went back to the shop to build the extra machines and David an I stayed to do the install. I told him: “If I was to stay that I had to have a motorcycle!”

We bought us a couple of shovel hardtails...”

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Cover Story & Pictures By Robert Vance Holley

Mark and his 1st grand-daughter

Mark’s shop; Bennett’s Scoots & Rods “I started my shop in 2010 in the backyard as a hobby and WWW.CHROMESC.COM my son made it legit, 2015.”

The cover bike is named

Shugapai

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7th Annual Eli-Celebration of Life

By Wally Wersching

I hadn’t seen them for a while. I also wanted to see The Eli-Celebration the new 2020 Indian motorcycles. of Life Ride was created to promote an Annual benefit each year in loving memory of Eli. A tragic accident took his life on August 4, 2011. He was exactly 2 years, 6 months and 1 day old.

He lost his life by a fallen tree. Each year on or near his Birthday his life is celebrated by coming together as I was glad to see Danny (the owner), and friends, as bikers, Roy (the parts manager) were still there. We had a very pleasant talk. When I bought “Miss Vickie” (2009 Victory Kingpin), I spent a lot of time at the shop getting the bike the way I wanted it. Since then, I haven’t had the need to get anything from them. The bike is running great – 72,000 miles.

After I left the dealership, I headed south on Rt 14 until I turned right onto Woodruff Road. The House Divided Bar & Grille was a few miles on the right.

After I parked, I walked in, and gave a donation for Abbie, and received a rubber bracelet, and a 7th Annual Eli Annual Ride sticker.

and even strangers to raise money for a local child in need – a different one each year. This year, it’s for Abbie Barnette - a 15 year old who has a rare form of melanoma, and lives in Greer, SC. She is a rising sophomore at Blue Ridge High School, and loves to dance with her competition team at “A Step Above” Dance Academy.

I saw the information about the ride on the Carolina Chrome website (CHROMESC.COM), and decided to participate. This year the event was held on Saturday, February 8th starting at The House Divided Bar and Grill in Greenville, SC at 1659 Woodruff Rd with Kick Stands Up at 12:30PM. The scheduled ride was to “Roadies” on Big Pine Road in Gray Court, SC for food. There was a silent auction of donated items, 50/50 drawing, and other ways to raise money for Abbie.

I watched the weather predictions all week, and was concerned that the event would have to be postponed.

There was a very severe storm on Thursday, and some moderate rain on Friday. They weren’t too sure about what Saturday would bring.

When I awoke on Saturday morning, I was surprised to see the sun shining in a bright blue sky. It was frigid though with temps in the mid 20’s. I was considering riding “Miss Vickie” to the event. After watching the weather on TV, I decided that I would drive rather than ride. It turned out to be a very wise decision.

I left Shelby at about 9:45AM heading south on I85.

When I got to the Rt 14 exit, I checked my watch, and I had time to stop in to Cherokee Cycles for a visit.

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The inside of the bar was crowded with people dedicated to the memory of little Eli. I met Pappy from Carolina Chrome. He takes pictures for the magazine. He was hobbling around, and I learned that he just had his right knee replaced. That’s got to hurt!

We had a very pleasant conversation.

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About half the bikers left their bikes, and rode in cars while the other half got ready for the ride in the snow.

I walked outside to talk with the bikers who rode their bikes. There were only about a half a dozen bikes, and it was easy to see who rode. They were all wearing their cold riding gear. As we were talking, it started to snow – just a few flurries. As the flurries got a little heavier, the bikers rolled their bikes onto the sidewalk under the canopy. They didn’t want their bikes to get wet.

I talked with one biker who was riding a 1980 Harley shovel-head full dresser. It looked like a time capsule with only 9,000 miles on it. He’s owned it for less than a year, and is enjoying the classic ride.

People from inside were coming out to see the flurries. It’s not a normal sight in the South. After a little while, the flurries turned out to be a full-fledged snow storm. The snow wasn’t accumulating on the ground but the cars were covered with wet snow.

A couple of the guys started a short-lived snowball fight with the snow from the nearby cars.

At about 12:30, everybody came out of the bar, and was handed a balloon for the Eli remembrance ceremony. A man spoke for a while about Eli, and all the good the Eli Celebration of Life has done over the years. Then there was a short prayer, and the balloons were released. They all went up to the heavens, except the ones that got stuck high in the tree.

After the balloons were released, many of the people got into their cars to go to “Roadies” on Big Pine Road in Gray Court, SC (about 25 miles away).

That’s when the bikers decided whether they would ride there in the snow storm or become a passenger in one of the cars. After all, the ride would end back at the House Divided with great music by the James Radford Band.

When the bikers rode out of the lot, it was really coming down which made it difficult to see. They left with the classic 1980 Harley leading the way. I was sure glad that I didn’t ride “Miss Vickie”. It would have been a real challenge riding home.

After they all left, I headed back home. Traffic was a mess on Woodruff Road. After some time, I turned right at the first light, and found my way back to Rt 14.

The streets were wet with a little wet snow in areas. I hoped that the bikers riding to “Roadies” made it OK. I’ll watch for next year’s Eli Celebration of Life, and hope the weather is better. I’ll definitely come again.

The biker community never stops amazing me. They will always come out to support a family in need – no matter what the weather.

Lessons from the Open Road; A Devotional for Motorcycle Riders

By K. D. Byrd

Keeping it between the lines When a street bike leaves the highway, there’s extreme danger for the rider.

Steering becomes compromised, balancing becomes difficult, and danger awaits. In comparison, when we deviate from Christ’s teaching, we place ourselves in danger and sometimes God may allow us to suffer dire consequences for our actions.

When reading your Bible, praying and attending church become a burden rather than a joy, you’ve lost your first love. God never changes. He loves us with the same measure today as He did yesterday, last month, last year.

It’s our job to discover where we deviated from the path. Just as in the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15), God loves us and will accept us back into fellowship if we seek Him.

“As for me, I will call upon God: and the Lord shall save me. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.” ~Psalm 55: 16-17 “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” ~Jeremiah 29:13

Prayer: Dear God: Help me to stay on the right path.

Byrd, K. Dawn. Lessons from the Open Road: A Devotional for Motorcycle Riders .

Sixteenth Street Publishing. Kindle Edition.

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SATURDAY APRIL 18TH MADNESS MOTORCYCLE 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

This will be a week-long 10th anniversary celebration culminating in open house scheduled for April 18th 2020.

We’re planning a pig roast and condiments, poker run, raffles, door prizes and displays from local businesses.

All proceeds will go to the Elgin Police Department for equipment purchases.

We’re inviting local businesses and groups who are interested to set up a table or booth, or to donate items or services for the raffles or door prizes, to display their products or offerings.

If you are interested in participating or donating in any manner, contact:

Joe Licketto – Owner of Madness Motorcycle, LLc (803) 729-4258 Madness_mc@sc.twcbc.com https://madnessmotorcycle.com/ RAIN DATE APRIL 25TH

Charlie's SportsOPEN Break 7 DAYS $3 FIREBALL $4 JAGER 2046 S. Lake Dr Lexington, SC 29073

(803)808-6844

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Ray Hynson

Photography By Tony Culpepper Owner of TLC Photography

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Dr. Dilligaf

Got something to ask dr. dilligaf?? send it to carolinachrome@yahoo.com Dr. Dilligaf, As a longtime resident and a motorcycle rider in South Carolina I have always feared hitting a deer while riding my motorcycle.

Do you have any tips or advice about avoiding them or what I should do if a collision appears imminent? I’ve heard many people give their opinions and some of them sound sketchy. I trust you to give me the straight dope on this.

Worried Rider.

Worried Rider, First off, I want to dispel a few of the myths that I’ve heard proffered about. Those little electronic doodads that they sell to prevent the deer from running out in front of you serve absolutely no purpose other than to demonstrate to others that you are either gullible or an idiot.

Myth two that really causes me to question someone’s mental abilities is that you need not be concerned except at or near deer crossing signs. As a lifelong deer hunter, I can assure you that if a deer could read or recognize a sign, I would have never had much success.

Thirdly, speed up so that if you hit them it will knock them out of the way. This is “Old School Stupidity”. That kind of nonsense makes me wonder how someone ever grew old to begin with. This is probably the same goober who would advise you to lay your bike down to avoid an accident. If you lay your bike down on purpose you’ve caused an accident. All of this being said let me share some TRUTH. Deer most often venture out and about in the early morning and evening hours. There are exceptions, especially during the Rut or deer mating season.

Deer quite often are very social. If you see one, suspect that others are nearby.

If you are operating a bike where deer are known to be take these following precautions. ~ Slow down ~ Keep your hand and foot on or near your brakes ~ Use a powerful 100 watt or better headlight ~ Stagger and space riders in a group There are other things I would add to these basic suggestions as well. Practice hard braking and evasive maneuvers. Ride near the center lane when possible, this will allow more reaction time and space when you encounter an animal. I wear a full-face helmet and other protective gear during peak times of deer activity. Especially during full moons when all animals are more nocturnally active.

Now if a deer strike seems unavoidable this is the legit way to prepare for impact. Grab your clutch, hard brake front and rear binders. Do not lock your front wheel and if your rear tire locks up do not release the rear brake. That’s how you get high sided.

Any speed that you can scrub off before contact will diminish your velocity and inertia. That translates into lesser damage and injury. This is true in any collision.

Motorcycles only account for 1% of total transportation mileage nationally. Motorcycle deaths as a result of animal collisions account for 70% of the fatalities. It’s apparent that a rider needs to be prepared and vigilant, ride safe, ride often and Godspeed.

Dr. Dilligaf

A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a motorcycle when he spotted a well-known heart surgeon in his shop.

The surgeon was there waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his bike. The mechanic shouted across the garage, “Hey Doc, can I ask you a question?”

The surgeon, a bit surprised, walked over to the mechanic working on the motorcycle. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, “So, Doc, look at this engine. I open its heart, take valves out, fix ‘em, put ‘em back in and when I finish, it works just like new. So how come I get such a small salary and you get the really big bucks, when you and I are doing basically the same work?”

The surgeon paused, smiled and leaned over... he whispered to the mechanic;

“Try doing it with the engine running!”

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Chrome Comedy Corner A police officer pulled over two nuns riding on a motorcycle, and said to the rider, ‘Ma’am, you’re driving much too slowly, could you please drive faster?”

And the nun says, ‘Oh, I saw the sign with the “21” and assumed the speed limit was 21 km/h” The officer explains: ‘No ma’am, the speed limit is 80. The highway number is Interstate 21.”

Then the police officer looked at the passenger and can see the other nun shaking like a leaf.

Two guys were roaring down the road on a motorcycle when the driver slowed up and pulled over.

His leather jacket had a broken zipper, and he told his friend, “I can’t drive anymore with the air hitting me in the chest like that.”

“Just put the jacket on backwards.” His friend advised.

They continued down the road but around the next bend, they lost control and wiped out. A nearby farmer came upon the accident and ran to call the police.

They asked him, “Are they showing any signs of life?”

“Well,” the farmer explained, “the driver was until I turned his head around the right way!” *****************************

“Excuse me sister, but what’s wrong with your passenger?”

What’s the most dangerous

Officer: There’s drugs in the saddle bags too?!?!?

Biker: Yes, sir. Hearing this, the rookie immediately called his captain. The biker was quickly surrounded by police, and the captain approached the biker to handle the tense situation: Captain: Sir, can I see your license?

Officer: Sure. Here it is. It was valid.

Captain: Who’s motorcycle is this?

Officer: It’s mine, officer. Here’s the registration.

Captain: Could you slowly open your tool bag so I can see if there’s a gun in it?

part of a motorcycle?

Officer: Yes, sir, but there’s no gun in it. Sure enough, there The nut that connects the was nothing in the tool bag. seat to the handlebar. ***************************** Captain: Would you mind opening your saddle bags? I A Highway Patrolman waited outside a ***************************** was told you said there’s drugs popular biker bar, hoping for a bust. in them.

At closing time everyone come out and A rookie police officer pulled he spotted his potential quarry. The a biker over for speeding and Biker: No problem. The saddle man was so obviously drunk that he had the following exchange: bags were opened; no drugs. could barely walk. He stumbled around Officer: May I see your driver’s Captain: I don’t understand it. the parking lot for a few minutes, license?

The officer who stopped you looking for his motorcycle. After trying said you told him you didn’t his keys on five other bikes, he finally Biker: I don’t have one.

I had it have a license, stole this mofound his own bike. He sat on his mosuspended when I got my 5th torcycle, had a gun in the torcycle in a good ten minutes, as the DUI. tool bag, and that there were other patrons left. He turned his lights drugs in the saddle bags. on, then off, and again on and off. He Officer: May I see the owner’s started his engine and pull forward card for this vehicle?

Biker: Yeah, I’ll bet he told you I into the grass, then stopped. Finally, he was speeding, too! pulled out onto the road and started Biker: It’s not my bike. I stole it. to drive away. The patrolman, waiting for this, turned on his lights and pulled Officer: The motorcycle is stolen? the man over.

He administered the breathalyzer test, and to his great surprise, the man blew Biker: That’s right. But come to think of it, I think I saw the owna 0.00. The patrolman was dumber’s card in the tool bag when I founded. was putting my gun in there.

“Oh, that’s probably because we just got off Highway 205.”

“This equipment must be broken!” he exclaimed.

Officer: There’s a gun in the tool bag?

“I doubt it,” said the man, “You see, tonight I am the designated decoy… I haven’t had a drink all day!”

Biker: Yes sir. That’s where I put it after I shot and killed the dude who owns this bike and stuffed his dope in the saddle bags.

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