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Carolina Chrome

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Issue #116

Winter Issue Dec2017/Jan2018

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Ms. Chrome December 2017

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e d i R s ’ n a em l t n e G d e h

By Wally Wersching a Distinguis n i l o r a Of South C

2017 Greenville S.C. Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

By Wally Wersching

On Sunday September 24th 2017, tens of thousands of distinguished ladies and gentlemen in hundreds of cities worldwide wore their pressed tweed suits, waxed their moustaches (men only), and rode their classic and vintage styled motorcycles for awareness, and a fundraiser for men’s health.

In 2012, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was created by Mark Hawwa in Sydney, Australia. It was inspired by a photo of Mad Men’s Don Draper riding a classic bike while wearing his finest suit. Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way to combat the often-negative stereotype of men on motorcycles, while connecting vintage motorcycle communities. The first ride brought together over 2,500 riders across 64 cities. The success of the event encouraged Mark to use it to support a worthy cause. The Ride grew every year, in 2016, over 56,000 participants in 505 cities in 90 countries raised over $3.6M for prostate cancer research & men's mental health programs in partnership with the Movember Foundation - the only charity tackling men’s health on a global scale, year round. The Movember Foundation addresses some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention. They know what works for men, and how to find and fund the most innovative research to have both a global and local impact. It doesn’t get government funding, so it can challenge the status quo, and Page 8

invest quicker in what works. In 13 years, the foundation funded more than 1,200 men’s health projects around the world.

The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride in Greenville, SC was started last year by James Oden in only a few weeks.

There were about 35 riders for that ride. It was hard to get the word out in such a short time. This year he and a group of vintage bike riders, "Upstate Vintage Riders", started early, and the event was much more publicized.

Over a hundred riders enjoyed the ride this year. The motorcycle requirements for the bikes are: Tracker, Chopper, Classic, Scrambler, Bobber, Café Racer, Brat Styled, Modern Classic, Scooter, or Side Car. They are going for a specific look. Besides this ride being made up of classic and vintage styled bikes, and riders dressed dapper, it is about raising money for a very worthy cause.

This year, it was held at the Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest, South Carolina – just north of Greenville, SC. It started and ended at the Park. The ride itself traveled through sections of Greenville to expose the seriousness of men’s health. The ride this year left from Trailblazer Park, headed south on Poinsett Highway to Rt 291, then continued south, and turned right onto Rutherford Road, then traveled back over to Poinsett Highway. After a while, the ride turned right onto Rt 276 to go north to Furman University. The re-group was at the university before the scenic ride back to the park. There was a police escort while in Travelers Rest in the beginning, and from Furman University on the way back. The ride had six groups with distinct leaders identified by

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large patches on their back. If the whole group got separated by a stoplight, the smaller groups would follow their own leader, and still make it OK. After the ride came back to the Park, there was time to have something to eat from the food vendors. There was also live music on the stage. At 5:00PM, they announced the "Top Fund Raiser" and the winner of the "Best Dapper Outfit" contest. There were many photographers along with video drones covering the event. All pictures and videos are posted on a local Facebook page "Upstate Vintage Riders". A video of the Greenville DGR was made for Youtube. For more information about all the rides, go to: www.gentlemansride.com.

I left home to go to Trailblazer Park at 11:00AM, and rode south on I85 to I385 to go through Greenville - traffic was heavy. By following the signs to Furman University, I eventually got onto Rt 276, and was following a couple motorcycles. One of which was an Indian Scout. I recognized the rider from last year’s event so I followed him when he turned left, and went to the park. I didn’t see a sign for the park but I probably would have found it OK. I knew about where it was. I arrived at about 12:30PM – the ride was scheduled to start at 2:00PM. As I walked around, I talked with many of the riders – many of whom were riding classic British bikes. There were other bikes in the event – even some newer ones that had the retro look; like the new Triumph “Bobber”.

There were a few of those in the group. Most of the bikes were Triumphs but there was few Moto Guzzis, BMWs, Hondas, Royal Enfields, BSAs, along with a couple clas-

sic Harley-Davidsons. Many of the bikes were one-ofa-kind masterpieces - the concoction of their owners imagination.

Everyone had a smile on their face as they made new friends. One man rode in on his 750 Honda bobber wearing white shirt, vest, tie, and a vintage helmet with goggles. He also had an old style pipe for effect. Luckily, he wasn’t smoking it. Smoking a pipe while riding a motorcycle is dangerous. The pipe will get red hot, then explode.

At 1:45, James gathered everybody to give them the safety speech. It can be dangerous riding in a group especially when you don’t know the other riders. One of the police officers spoke too.

At 2:00, the ride got underway. I stood on the street to take my pictures of them leaving. It was a dual purpose place to be. Besides getting great shots of the riders leaving the park, I stopped traffic from interfering with the bikers. After they all left, I thanked the lady driving the lead car in my lane as she drove past.

I was proud to be a small part of the second annual Greenville Distinguished Gentlemen’s Event. They were already talking about how next year’s event would be even bigger and better.

This year, more than 92,000 dapper ladies and gents rode their bikes through over 500 cities in 92 countries, and raised an incredible amount of awareness and funding for Men's Health, with the current total at $4,458,000.

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Big Show’s 1979 Honda Goldwing 1000 Lots of people claim a nickname. For others, the name claims them. Big Show is self-explanatory. No other name or nickname is adequate. He is the Big Show.

“When I started, you know, I couldn’t afford a big Harley. Right after I graduated from high school, I bought a brand new 1981 Honda. I rode that bike everywhere, all the time. It went 76 miles each way to work every day when I was working in Charlotte. Well, then I joined the Marines. When I got out, you know what I’m saying, I got married, had a kid, was working all the time. The time to ride just wasn’t there. So my bike ended up sitting more and more until I finally sold it.”

Years passed. Big Show spent a career as a professional truck driver. He takes his miles and how they pass under his feet very seriously. To say he’s good at driving any vehicle doesn’t cover it.

He now has that pristine late model Harley bagger, customized just right, that he couldn’t afford when he was a kid. When this unrestored original 1979 Goldwing turned up several years ago, it belonged in his garage.

The early Honda Goldwings are a lot different than the current configuration. They were offered as what is now called a naked bike- no fairings and bags to hide the big flat four 1000cc engine, shaft drive and simple attractive mufflers. By the early 80’s, the parts hiding the motorcycle beneath became standard equipment. Displacement grew to offset weight gain. As good-looking as the early bikes were, many of us think the newer bikes make the older ones look better every year.

“I found this bike in Greenville, SC. I had seen others over the years and always kinda wanted to get an early Wing because I liked my ‘81 so much. But I’m real particular about how my bike has gotta be.

This one was right like that. I keep it parked beside my Harley- fueled up, battery charged and ready to ride. I even got that original 1979 tag for it. It’s all registered and legal like that. The thing is, that tag kinda keeps me straight when I’m riding it.

Don’t need to get pulled by some highway patrolman that doesn’t know what’s going on with an old bike with an old tag, you know what I mean?”

After all these years, what’s the verdict? “These 1000s are just great bikes, especially when you’ve got one that’s been taken care of and well-maintained. They look and feel like a motorcycle is supposed to look and feel. Never really thought I would still be riding one all these years later, but never really thought I wouldn’t be- you know what I mean?”

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EVER WONDER WHAT THE TEMPERATURE OF YOUR RIDE REALLY FEELS LIKE? As soon as you start moving on a motorcycle, the temperature you experience and what you see on a thermometer are different.

So different, that once you hit 30 mph, the temperature you’re experiencing is 12 degrees less than what you see on the bank clock. After 30 mph, your riding temperature continues to decrease 2 degrees for every 10 mph. So, by the time you reach 70 mph, your riding temperature is a full 20 degrees less than what you’ll see on the thermometer.

Let’s say you step outside and see that it’s a mild and beautiful morning at 50 degrees. While your clothing may keep you warm enough while standing in that 50 degrees, if you start riding and approach 70 mph, it will feel like 30 degrees to you.

Safely riding a motorcycle is about preparing for your riding temperature, the one you’ll really experience on the open road. The best way to do this is to dress in and carry layers of clothing on the motorcycle, including gloves.

Having a jacket, whether leather or synthetic, is your first need. Along with it, you’ll want at least one or two other items of long-sleeve upper body wear. You’ll want these layers to keep you warm when it’s cold and then take layers off as it starts to warm.

You’ll find the same to be true of gloves. Thick, over-the-wrist gloves will be best for early morning and late evening riding. But during the day, a lighter pair that just comes up to the wrist bone will be fine.

What would be wrong with not wearing layers and just committing to wearing a thick jacket and gloves throughout the day of riding? This could be dangerous for two reasons.

For one, you might become too warm during the day and get woozy while riding.

Second, wearing a thick, non-layered jacket when it’s 30 degrees will certainly keep you warm but could lead to sweating inside the jacket later on. When you stop for gas or a break, you’ll no longer be acclimated for the weather and probably be cold when you start riding again if any sweat has dried and your clothing is a little wet.

Overall, having 2-3 options for your upper body, 2 pairs of gloves, and 1 set of chaps for your legs will help you prepare for riding. Since your riding temperature and the ambient temperature differ as your riding speed increases and the temperature throughout the day will change, these layers will make the difference in your enjoyment and keep you safely riding instead of being preoccupied by discomfort.

Remembering your riding temperature is easy: 12 degrees less at 30 mph, 2 degrees for every 10 mph thereafter. Plan ahead to enjoy the ride. www.chromesc.com

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