Winter Issue 161

Carolina Chrome

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Winter Issue

Issue #161 January/February 2022

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CONTENTS Cover Cammie Bunch Photography by Retread 3 Mr. Chrome Winter 2022 George Rains Photography By PBJoker

8 A Visit to C&C Thunder

Article & Pictures

By Wally Wersching 14 Americian Legion Riders

Submitted By

Nina Deason & Andy Powell 18 Full Restoration

Monthly Devotional

By Dennis Reynolds 19 Submit Your Biker Kid

Featured Biker Kid

Averi Cann 20 Are YOU Part Of The PROBLEM or Part Of The SOLUTION?

Article By Nicole CGW

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Photography Page By Cyndi

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A Visit to C&C Thunder

Article & Pictures By Wally Wersching I had heard about C&C Thunder in Cowpens, SC for quite a while but never been there. On Wednesday, February 24th, I decided to take a ride there. It was a beautiful early spring afternoon with temps in the high 60’s. I knew about where it was, so I headed south toward Gaffney. I turned right onto Rt 29. I could have taken I85 but with all the construction, I thought that Rt 29 would be more enjoyable – I was right!

Rt 29 changes from a two-lane to a four lane a few times on its way to Cowpens. I passed many large factories on the way. Before I knew it, I was in Cowpens.

Cowpens is a quaint small Southern town. There are many small shops on Main Street along with large old homes.

After passing through the main part of Cowpens, I saw C&C Thunder on the left, and pulled into the parking lot next to a Victory Highball. “Miss Vickie” has a way of finding her relatives wherever we go.

When I walked through the door, I met Caleb “Calo” – the parts manager. I gave him a few magazines for his magazine rack.

We started talking, and he has a personality that makes you feel welcome. After a few minutes, we were talking like we knew each other for a long time - laughing and cutting up.

As we talked, I learned that C&C Thunder has been a real “Speed Shop” for over 20 years. They have all the tools, machines, and knowhow to build a very fast motorcycle – even a Dyno in the basement.

They work on both carbureted and fuel injected bikes. One of their customers was there confirming everything “Calo” was saying because he has owns of the fastest bikes they ever built.

They also sell bikes, accessories, leathers, apparel, wheels & tires, and parts. They are a complete bike shop. According to “Calo” they can do anything you want to your bike. They enjoy making your bike go faster while making it more reliable. I didn’t ask their prices because I don’t want “Miss Vickie” to go any faster. She’s fast enough for me the way she is.

Check out their website candcthunder.com or their Facebook page C & C Thunder Custom Cycles. They sound like the “real deal”.

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Cowpens is a town in

Spartanburg County, SC Population 2,162 (2010 census) Area: 2.36 mi² Historical Cowpens National Battlefield

Page Photos By Cyndi

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Saturday February 5th, 2022 The 9th Annual Eli Ride Event will begin at House Divided 11am. KSU at 12:30 Wristbands, 50/50 & Tees will be onsale for those who didn’t attend pre sale. We will do our Annual ride this year to the Mid City Shrine Club. 1470 Fort Prince Blvd. Wellford SC. (Approx 20 miles/25 min) No Interstate! Hotdog Plates & Live Auction will be held here. 4:30pm Depart for Finale at House Divided 6pm James Radford Band Saturday, March 5th Hart County Habitat for Humanity See Flyer for more details Saturday, March 12th 9:30am- 6pm CVMA Spring Ride 2022 March 26th 11am American Legion Blessing of The Bikes

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Thursday, March 17th - Sunday, March 20th AHRMA Bridgestone Tires Nat’l Historic Roadrace Vintage Motorcycle Road Racing at it’s best. @ Carolina Motorsports Park 3662 Kershaw Hwy, Kershaw SC www.ahrma.org Sunday, March 20th @ 2PM 14th Annual Greenwood S.C. Blessing Of The Bikes Event by Dennis Reynolds @ First Mount Moriah Baptist Church.

We will leave the Greenwood S.C. Hobby Lobby parking lot at 2pm sharp for the ride to First Mt Moriah Baptist Church!

RAIN DATE MARCH 27th!!!

Saturday, March 26, 2022 11AM- 5PM Freedom Biker Church’s 4th Annual Bike Blessing Hosted By Freedom Biker Chuch Foothills. Live music, bbq, guided ride and a whole lot of blessings. 3910 Highway 11, Pickens SC FMI (864) 230-4839 - Cindy Shafer/Joe Pelfrey Saturday, April 2nd @ 7:30am-10:30am American Legion Rider Chapter 193 Breakfast Fundraiser Event by American Legion Riders Chapin SC - Chapter 193 @Zorba’s Tickets: www.americanlegionpost193.com Each year American Legion Rider Chapter 193 host a buffet breakfast fundraiser at Zorba’s of Chapin. All money raised is used to support Veteran, youth and Community causes. The breakfast is fantastic, the breakfast alone is worth more than the $10.00. Come out and support ALR Chapter 193 and a great cause. Tickets can be purchased every Monday morning from 8:30am- 11am at Chapin Post 193 or you can send a check to PO Box 897 Chapin SC 29036 attn: ALR breakfast April 16th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Food Drive For The Homeless Americas Guardians Le/Ps MC Chapter Sc8a At Quality Foods in Greer, SC If your church or business would like to help by collecting products, we will be happy to pickup the week prior to our food drive. call to 12 WWW.CHROMESC.COM schedule pick up: Joker 864-602-3168 or Amy 864-436-5535

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Who Are the American Legion Riders??

Is everyone familiar with the American Legion and its mission?

American Legion was formed in 1918 by the World War 1 veterans returning from Europe, and was chartered by Congress in 1919. Simply put we are Veterans and Family members of veterans helping Veterans and their families!

The American Legion function on 4 pillars, I. Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation II. National Security III. Americanism IV. Children & Youth

Information from the American Legion Riders Sandy Run Post 156 (ALR Post156), a program of The American Legion Sandy Run Post 156. The American Legion Riders are Veterans and family of Veterans who are motorcycle enthusiasts with a desire to give back to their communities and fellow Veterans and families. We have 21 Chapters located throughout the state of South Carolina and are always encouraging other American Legion Posts to start ALR Chapters. We need your support as a member to continue our mission throughout the state.

The American Legion Riders were formed: ·To use our association to promote and support programs of The American Legion, which include the programs of the four pillars of Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth. Each of these pillars encompasses a variety of programs that benefit our nation’s veterans, its service members, their families, the youth of America and ordinary citizens. ·To participate in parades and other ceremonies that is in keeping with the aims and purposes of The American Legion Department of South Carolina, ·To promote motorcycle safety programs and to provide a social atmosphere for American Legion members who share the same interest.

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Who Are the American Legion Riders??

First Chapter was formed in 1996 in Michigan, since then there are thousands of chapters across the country! We have 21 Chapters located throughout the state of South Carolina and are always encouraging other American Legion Posts to start ALR Chapters.

So who are we?? We are everyday people. You may see us around town and never know we even exist.

Most of us are very proud of our Military service, as well as our continued service to the community. We live in the area, Sandy Run, Pelion, Swansea, Gaston, other areas around Lexington County, even some from out of state. We have a few common traits, love of Country, Military service, support for our Community, and of course our love of Motorcycles.

We ride to bring recognition to the American Legion.

An organization that for 100 years has served the Veterans of our Country, their Families, and the communities across this great Nation.

The American Legion Riders is not a motorcycle club, and does not practice motorcycle club rules or regulations.

The American Legion Riders is family-oriented, just as is its parent organization, The Sandy Run Post 156 American Legion.

Eligibility requirements for membership in the ALR Post 156 is: aMembers must hold membership in and be in good standing with The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion or join these organizations upon application for membership in the ALR. aMembers must be the legally registered motorcycle owner for a street legal motorcycle with an engine displacement of 350cc or larger or be the legally registered owner's spouse within the state of registration. aAll operators must be properly licensed and insured per state laws. aAll members must obey motor-vehicle laws in the state in which they are operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger.

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Full Restoration

Monthly Devotional

Dale’s Wheels Through Time is home to

the world’s premier collection of rare motorcycles, memorabilia, and a distinct array of unique “one-off” American automobiles. Located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina the museum houses a collection of over 300 rare machines. Dale’s Wheels Through Time was originally founded by a guy named Dale Walksler who was a master when it came to American motorcycles.

Sadly, Dale passed away last year from cancer, and the museum has since been run by his son Matt.

Every year since 2003, Dale’s Wheels Through Time has raffled off some type of professionally restored classic American motorcycle. Over the years, they have given away an assortment of bikes including a ’36 Knucklehead, a ’32 Flathead Bobber, ‘46 Knucklehead, and last year a beautiful ’48 Panhead went to a gentleman from Ohio.

Each of these motorcycles were fully restored to like new, immaculate condition from the ground up.

If you have ever taken on any full restoration vehicle project, you understand what an expensive and painstaking process this can be.

While I have neither the patience nor the desire to attempt such an overwhelming task, I know many people who have. I have watched family members and friends throw things, kick parts across the shop floor, and use the most colorful language imaginable in the name of “Full Restoration.”

Today, at the famous HD factory, it roughly takes a mere 100 minutes for workers to assemble 1400 parts into a new Harley Davidson motorcycle on a 46-station assembly line. Pretty quick huh? A full frame up restoration of an older bike however, averages three months to a year for completion according to the folks at Dale’s Wheels Through Time depending on availability of parts.

So, why would someone take on the task of making a rusted up old motorcycle look new again?

The answer is simple… Love Love!!

To take something apart, then meticulously sand, paint, polish, rebuild, and reassemble, requires a sacrifice of time and finances that most people are just not willing to give. It is truly a labor of love.

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old Dale loved motorcycles and every time I spoke with him, he was excited to show off his bikes tell where they had come from. He talked of the smallest details, reverence for the original builders, and the love he had for the art of motorcycling.

When Dale Walksler looked upon an old rusted-up pile of two wheeled junk, he saw only the beauty underneath the grease and grit.

God views us the same way!

No matter what our current situation may be, God sees us as His most beautiful creations.

We may have come from abusive relationships, the loss of loved ones, or addiction. Our lives may be covered in the grit and grime of bad life choices that have resulted in the belief that we are nothing but worthless junk.

People may even view us as such, but not God. Just as the folks at Dale’s Wheels Through Time take old junk motorcycles and restore them to like new condition to give away, God can “fully restore” us as well. If we put our trust in Jesus, He will take our old dirty, nasty, sin ridden lives and give us a new outlook and direction.

You see, when we deserved it least, God sent His son Jesus to die for us to pay the price for our salvation.

Why? Just because he loves us!

To be allowed a new start…

Regardless of our history…

What an amazing gift!

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

1 Peter 5:10

Give ‘em Heaven!

Ride on and stay safe, Dennis Reynolds Mideast Regional Elder Bikers for Christ M/M

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Averi Cann is the daughter of Alex and Ashlyn Cann.

Averi lives in Abbeville, South Carolina but spends a great deal of time in Columbia with her family. With her outgoing and charismatic personality, Averi loves the thrill of riding her "PawPaw's" motorcycle. She also enjoys spending time outside, playing sports, print modeling, pageants, competitive dance, and learning. In addition to print modeling, she also represents Liv & Tates Children's Boutique in Greenwood, South Carolina and believes she will grow up to be motorcycle riding rockstar. She is an inspiration for many because when she sets her mind on a task, she persists through the difficulties and gets the job done.

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Are YOU Part Of The PROBLEM or Part Of The SOLUTION SOLUTION? -Do you have a parent on the road?

-Do you have a child driving in South Carolina?

-Or what about YOU? Would YOU want to know; YOU are doing the best you can do, to arrive home, safe at night ?

Could YOU wake up or go to bed every day, knowing that YOU killed someone?

Or what would the changes in your life be, if someone killed your loved one?

Is a text message or a social media “update” worth you living the rest of your life in dispair?

I personally enjoy riding down the road with my phone on Airplane Mode (sometimes), with the music up and the wind through my hair... I mean really, I miss a call and what? The person on the other end of the phone is not the BOSS of me!!

And I couldn’t imagine paying higher vehicle insurance because I wanted to see my news feed I can answer; YES!! to all 3 questions! which features the same couple fighting again or someone taking a picture of their dinner or some As a biker, a mother, a wife, a child, a granddaughter and a friend; I am faced with the reality NEW couple being “in love” and thinking life is of todays society. I understand that social media, perfect... OR ....OMG, THAT PERSON that lives the PERFECT life on social media but is a true text messaging and digital correspondence, in train wreck in REAL life! Are these people worth general, has become our social interactions today.... BUT that doesn’t mean it’s always the right your freedom or sanity??

For real, for real.... Just think about it. thing to do!

Is it worth it?

This article is the sole opinion of myself, Nicole CGW, Editor In Chief ,

and is not to reflect on the opinion of the Chrome Crew wither agree or disagree.

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Texting while driving is 6x more likely to cause an accident than driving drunk.

https://www.edgarsnyder.com/car-accident/cause-of-accident/cellphone/cell-phone-statistics.html

Facts show: due to “distractive driving”, insurance could increase rates of an average of 6% to 9% within a single year and the government could approve another 3% to 6% in light of growing texting and driving trends!

Can YOU hear me now??

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