Issue #106

Issue #106 Oct 2021

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The One You Don’t Throw Away

“the way it was & still should be”

Cochise CHOPS Magazine “the way it was and still should be”

This magazine is NOT politically correct!!! We deal with old bikes, old cars, old trucks, old people and young folks who have their heads on straight, who are tired of status quo, and walking on egg shells so as to keep the peace. We bleed Red, White & Blue!!!

“We Only Have Honest Businesses In This Magazine!!!

“Where Old School “NEVER” Went Out Of Style!!!”

Photos By Shaun Ponte & Willie T. Jones

HAPPY “Biketoberfest”!!!

Oct. Happenings!!!

Oct. 14: CHOPPER TIME!!! Willie’s Tropical Tattoo, Ormond Bch Oct. 14-17 BIKETOBERFEST!!!

Oct. 24: Rememberance Ride For Cap Wilson, Beaver Bar

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Watering Holes:

*The Boot Hill Saloon On Main *Pat’s Place, Hwy 44E, Deland *Annie Oakley’s Ormond Beach *Pirate’s Pub, Paisley, FL *Walden’s Bar, Daytona Beach *The Boat Bar, Port Orange, FL *Speedway Bar, Daytona Beach, FL

Other Services: Keith Harris, Owner Of Speedway Bar & Bogus Jack

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*Wind Walker’s Leather *Attorney Andrea Povilaitis *Super Wash Bike Wash, HH, FL *RCBC Biker Church, Holly Hill *The Herb Clinic

Cochise * Salesman Stop By For A Deal

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Chopper Time Oct. 14th 11am - 4pm Tropical Tattoo, Ormond Beach Huge Old School Show Chops 6

Thank you all for coming out to the Shovelhead Showcase that we put on at The Boot Hill Saloon back on September the 5th. I was overwhelmed at the number of local Shovelheads that showed up; how about “53”?!!!? And another 35 antique bikes and Evo/TC Choppers!!! My family was so proud of you all. I pray to God that each and everyone of you realize how much we love our community and YOU!!!

When posting on social media, I always mention my location, which is “Beautiful Daytona Beach”. It doesn’t matter to me about the politics here or who is in charge and who is not, because it’s the “real people” who make our area the very best, and that my friends is YOU!!!

My family is proud of where we live, PERIOD!!! Someone mentioned crime? Thank the good Lord above you don’t live in Orlando, San Francisco, NYC or Chicago WHEN it comes to crime, or any town for that matter. Yes we have crime, homelessness, azzholes and corruption in the ranks of the hierarchy of politics, but tell me where there isn’t!

Daytona is my home, and for those visiting this month for Biketoberfest, WELCOME to our house! Please leave us the way you found us, and if you do “show out” while here, acting like a teenager on prom night, expect the consequences there of.

Rest In Peace Officer Jason Raynor! May justice be served quickly on your assassin! Our community is better than that. And for those who live here year around, we all grieve with your mother & sister.

Also, I heard that my old buddy Sidecar Willie passed away. He was the founder of A.N.U.S., the Unicycle races that started out in Samsula. I had already placed his picture, along with Hot Rod’s in this issue before his death, as they were sitting in front of the Patch for MaryAnn’s retirement party. You will be missed my friend!!!

From my family to you readers, we love you!!! ~ Cochise, B & Sugar Chops 7

God’s Corner John 3:3 says, “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” ~ Jesus Christ Many people say there is more than one way to get to Heaven when you die, but Christians believe in ONLY one way, and that’s through a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Other religions may believe in another way, but “IF” you are a or want to be a true believer, a Christian, according to the Bible, you must accept Jesus into your life. As the Holy Spirit tugs at your heart, like He’s doing right now, telling you, you need Salvation, you must come humbly to God in prayer asking for forgiveness of all past sins, (name them if you can, I couldn’t) and then receiving Christ Jesus into your heart, to become your Savior and advocate that speaks on your behalf to God the Father. Born again, means through Christ you become a member of the family of God! Dear God forgive me of my sins, I accept Jesus!

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It’s 1949 and this Gent is straddling his new Hydroglide, at the Main St. approach in Daytona Beach!!!

Chopper Time Oct. 14th 11am - 4pm Tropical Tattoo, Ormond Beach

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Rigid Ridin’, Jockey Shiftin’, Suicide Clutchin’, Kick Only, No Front Brake, Bad Azz Shovelhead! It’s Ugly But Dependable & Mine!!!

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The Loops We Ride!!!

There are basically 3 loops we ride here in the Daytona area, and it’s just pretty much up to whoever is leading that day on where we go.

Everyone knows “The” Loop! Take A1A North to High Bridge Rd, go left and follow the scenic route signs. This will bring you back into Ormond Beach at the corner of Riverside Dr. & Granada Ave. It will be ridden by thousands during the event, so be vigilante!!!

The South loop takes you South on Hwy.1 down through Edgewater, FL into Oak Hill, where you make a right onto Maytown Rd. It will take you on a route that shows you the real Florida. Be sure to watch and obey the suggested speed limit signs before entering a curve. If it says 15 MPH, that’s what you need to be doing, I promise.

This loop will bring you out in Osteen, Florida onto Hwy. 415. Turn right to go to the Foxhead or left to go see Sanford, FL. Then there is the route that we call the Western loop, and will again show you what the true Florida looks like. You can begin by heading West on Hwy. 44, this takes you past Mike’s Corner (Eagle’s Nest) and on out through Samsula. Go through Deland, FL over the St. John’s river and make a right on County Road 42. Be sure to stop at the Pirate’s Pub for a refreshment. This is one of the coolest bars around and a favorite destination every weekend to hundreds of riders.

Continue on till you come to Hwy 19 in Altoona, and make a right.

Watch for CR 445, or signs pointing out Alexander Springs and turn right. This is a great ride. Just past the entrance to the springs (on the left), you can pull over on the right side of the road and walk down to the water. You use to be able to ride down there, but some people littered so much they closed it off to the bikes. 445 will dead end on 445A so make a right and then it immediately turns into Hwy 40. Go East to get back to Ormond Beach. There is a good place to eat on the way back in, called Castaways, (Great Food) and then there is ice cream on the left as you’re coming into Astor. Look for it and if you stop, you won’t be disappointed. We ride this route the most. ENJOY! Chops 12

Mom & Pop Businesses Is Pretty Much All We Have Here In CHOPS! The Watering Holes: Of course The Legendary Boot Hill Saloon on Main St. is out largest advertiser and the place to go to on Main St. Always an inviting atmosphere, with cold drinks and hot barmaids.

Speedway Bar, formerly The Oyster Bay, is on beachside on ISB. As you cross the bridge look for them on the right heading East. This bar has been around forever, and under new ownership. A place were the real locals hangout for a cold beer.

Cross back over the bridge, and turn left onto Beach St. and go South to the corner of Beach & Bellview Ave, and on the left side is the famous Ed Walden’s Bar. Stop in and have a cold one. A great local place with cool owners and patrons.

Take Bellview West to Ridgewood (Hwy.1) and turn left. Look for the Boat Bar just South of Commonwealth, on the left. Another local bar were the cool people sit and drink a cold beer while fellowshiping.

Head back North on Hwy. 1 towards Ormond Beach. Look for the Iron Horse Saloon on the left, the Beaver Bar & the Broken Spoke on the right, but if you keep going, about 1/2 mile before you get to I-95, look right and find Annie Oakleys on the right. This is a beautiful small bar, that serves mixed drinks and cold beer.

Keep rolling on Hwy. 1 North into Bunnell and take a left on Hwy. 11 (11 turns into Hwy. 17) and head over to OB’s place in Deland. It’s on the right as you come into town, you can’t miss it. Great food, drinks and fellowship.

As you leave, do me a favor and take Hwy. 92 (ISB) left off of Hwy. 17 South go down to Jacobs Rd (towards the High School) until it comes to Hwy. 44 (New York Ave.) and turn left. About 1/2 mile down on the right is a small bar called Pat’s Place. The owners here are friends and great people. Please stop in and say hey and patronize them.

Go West on Hwy. 44 to West CR. 42 and stop by the Pirate’s Pub!!!

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Rolling Stone Magazine Ranked Them 82nd On Its 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time.

Creedence Clearwater Revival, also referred to as Creedence and CCR, was an American rock band that recorded and performed from 1959 to 1972 under various names before settling on the Creedence Clearwater Revival name in 1967. The band initially consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty; his brother, rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty; bassist Stu Cook; and drummer Doug Clifford. These members had played together since 1959, first as the Blue Velvets and later as the Golliwogs.

Though from California, the band often played in a Southern rock style, with lyrics about bayous, catfish, the Mississippi River and other elements of Southern United States iconography. CCR’s musical style encompassed roots rock, swamp rock, blues rock, Southern rock, country rock, and blue-eyed soul. The band’s songs rarely dealt with romantic love, concentrating instead on political and socially conscious lyrics about topics such as the Vietnam War. The band performed at the 1969 Woodstock festival in Upstate New York, and was the first major act signed to appear there.

CCR disbanded acrimoniously in late 1972 after four years of charttopping success. Tom Fogerty had officially left the previous year, and John was at odds with the remaining members over matters of business and artistic control, all of which resulted in subsequent lawsuits among the former bandmates. Fogerty’s ongoing disagreements with Fantasy Records owner Saul Zaentz created further protracted court battles, and John Fogerty refused to perform with the two other surviving members at Creedence’s 1993 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Though the band has never officially reunited, John Fogerty continues to perform CCR songs as part of his solo act, while Cook and Clifford have performed as Creedence Clearwater Revisited since the 1990s.

CCR’s music is still a staple of U.S. classic rock radio airplay; 28 million CCR records have been sold in the U.S. alone. The compilation album Chronicle The 20 Greatest Hits, originally released in 1976, is still on the Billboard 200 album chart and reached the 500-weeks mark Chops 21

in December 2020. It has been awarded 10x platinum, indicating it has sold over 10 million copies.

SWEET HITCH HIKER!!! CCR!!!

Was ridin’ along side the highway Rollin’ up the countryside Thinkin’ I’m the Devil’s heatwave What you burn in your crazy mind?

Saw a slight distraction Standin’ by the road She was smilin’ there, yellow in her hair Do you wanna? I was thinkin’, would you care?

Sweet hitch a hiker We could make music at the Greasy King Sweet hitch a hiker Won’t you ride on my fast machine?

Cruisin’ on through the junction I’m flyin’ about the speed of sound Noticin’ peculiar function I ain’t no roller coaster show me down I turned away to see her Whoa! She caught my eye But I was rollin’ down, movin’ too fast Do you wanna? She was thinkin’ can it last?

Sweet hitch a hiker We could make music at the Greasy King, yeah Sweet hitch a hiker Won’t you ride on my fast machine?

Was busted up along the highway I’m the saddest ridin’ fool alive Wonderin’ if you’re goin’ in my way Won’t you give a poor boy a ride?

Here she comes arisin’ Lord, she’s flyin’ high She was rollin’ down, movin’ too fast Do you wanna? She was thinkin’ can I last?

Sweet hitch a hiker We could make music at the Greasy King Sweet hitch a hiker Won’t you ride on my fast machine?

Sweet hitch a hiker We could make music at the Greasy King Sweet hitch a hiker Won’t you ride on my fast machine?

Sweet hitch a hiker We could make music at the Greasy King Sweet hitch a hiker Won’t you ride on my fast machine?

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Hayward Robillard

This is a picture of the redneck, that wore the Cat hat in the movie Easyrider, from the restaurant scene, taken in 1999, 30 years after the movies release.

He has passed away now, but was a town icon in Morganza, Louisiana for his scene stealing lines in the movie. My friend Kenny who took this pic says, Catman still looked like he could whip a man pretty good!

I believe they said he was 80 years old in the pic. Wouldn’t you like to see some of todays riders, both old and young meet him? Would they run? HaHaHa Chops 24

Would you have done what Billy did and “FLIP” this guy off?

This is David C. Billodeau, and this was his only acting role. He fit the bill with his looks for sure. The man driving the truck was Johnny David, it was his one and only job as an actor as well.

It takes a very brave or stupid person to flip off a man who has a shotgun pointed at you.

Which one was Billy? Which one are you?

I hope you never have to make that decision!!!

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Behind the Scenes of Easy Rider!!!

According to Terry Southern’s, (a co-writer of the movie), biographer, Lee Hill, the part of George Hanson had been written for Southern’s friend, actor Rip Torn. When Torn met with Hopper and Fonda at a New York restaurant in early 1968 to discuss the role, Hopper began ranting about the “rednecks” he had encountered on his scouting trip to the South. Torn, a Texan, took exception to some of Hopper’s remarks, and the two almost came to blows, as a result of which Torn withdrew from the project. Torn was replaced by Jack Nicholson, whom Hopper had recently appeared with in Head (along with another Easy Rider co-star, Toni Basil). In 1994, Jay Leno interviewed Hopper about Easy Rider on The Tonight Show, and during the interview, Hopper falsely claimed that Torn had pulled a knife on him during the altercation when it was actually the other way around. This infuriated Torn, so he sued Hopper for defamation seeking punitive damages.

Torn ultimately prevailed against Hopper on all counts. ( YEAH, BUT HE LOST THE PART......LOL ~Cochise) Most of the film is shot outside with natural lighting. Hopper said all the outdoor shooting was an intentional choice on his part, because “God is a great gaffer.” The production used two five-ton trucks, one for the equipment and one for the motorcycles, with the cast and crew in a motor home. One of the locations was Monument Valley.

Peter Fonda wanted Crosby Stills & Nash to do the soundtrack. Dennis Hopper refused, telling the band that anyone who drove around in limos as they did had no comprehension of the film, telling them, “If you guys try to get into the studio again, I may have to cause you some bodily harm.”

Peter Fonda got the idea for this movie after seeing a picture of he and Bruce Dern on their motorcycles. He got Dennis Hopper (who was planning to get out of the acting business and become a teacher at the time) involved when he promised him he could direct the film.

While the actors smoked real marijuana, the cocaine seen at the start of the film is fake. According to Peter Fonda, this is because they Chops 26

couldn’t afford the real thing.

Captain America’s (Peter Fonda’s) chopper was so “squirrely” to ride that at one point, Jack Nicholson (who was on the back) squeezed his knees on Fonda’s side to balance himself and broke one of Fonda’s ribs.

During one meeting at Columbia, Dennis Hopper stood up and stuffed his finger in an executive’s nose.

While filming in the South, the crew were intimidated by locals. Dennis Hopper entered a bar and a man took a swing at him. Behind him was the Sheriff. As a joke, Hopper said, “Hi there, I’m hitchhiking to the peace march”, whereupon eight men jumped him.

A paranoid Dennis Hopper demanded that cameraman Barry Feinstein hand over all the footage he’d shot, so he could keep it safe in his room. An enraged Fernstein hurled the film cans at him, and the two got into a brawl and fell through the door of one of the motel rooms.

They got up and stared at the sight of Peter Fonda in bed with Karen Black and Toni Basil (though Black denied this). Fernstein wasn’t distracted for long, and threw a television set at Hopper.

Dennis Hopper, Karen Black, and cinematographer László Kovács all subsequently died of cancer at the age of seventy-four.

When Peter Fonda wrote the script he imagined the two main characters were modern day cowboys roaming the west, so he named them Billy (Billy the Kid) and Wyatt (Wyatt Earp).

The original title of the film was “The Loners”.

Stephen Stills wrote the song “Find the Cost of Freedom” at Dennis Hopper’s request, for use with the final scene (when the camera pans up into the sky). Hopper ended up not using it, and the song was eventually released as the B-side to Crosby Stills Nash & Young’s single “Ohio”. Crosby Stills Nash & Young often used it to close their concerts.

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A Song Written About The Movie: Ezy Ryder The Jimi Hendrix Experience There goes Ezy Ezy Ryder Ridin down the highway of desire He says the free wind takes him higher Tryin to find his heaven above but he’s dyin to be loved He’s tellin me livin is so magic Something is forever so he claims He’s talkin’ bout lyin it’s so tragic baby But don’t you worry bout today we got freedom comin’ our way Solo How long do you think he is gonna last carryin’ out on a gas (?)

See all the others say “do what you please” Gotta get the brothers together and the right to be free In a cloud of angel dust I think I see me a freak Hey motorcycle mama you gonna marry me? ha,ha Bridge: I’ll be stone crazy love comin in at you Stone crazy baby Chops 28

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MaryAnn’s Retirement Party At The Patch

When Bianca and I first met her, she was the owner/operator of a Party store on Canal St. in New Smyrna Beach.

After that we’d see her out at different places riding her Softtail and just having a good time, and periodically I would see her bartending, and them BAM, she’s at the Cabbage Patch, for good!!!

MaryAnn is not only a staple at the Patch, but all over the Daytona area, as she is known for always helping others, and that beautiful smile. She just retired from the CP, so look out NOW! Chops 30

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Great Turnout For Williepalooza At The Iron Horse. Thanks Scott, Jen, Your Family, Sherry & Others!!!

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Shovelhead Showcase Boogie II Boot Hill On Main Street

Three Bad Azzes & Great Friends

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Chopper Time @ Willie’s Oct. 14th * 11am - 4pm Chops 41

G I Jeff With Willie’s Heritage Softtail

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OH What A Great Weekend We All Had, At The Patch & The Boot

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My Friends From MaryAnn’s Retirement Party ~ Big Love Ya’ll

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1970, Point Defiance Park Tacoma, WA. I was in the Army there, at Ft.Lewis, and on Saturday afternoons I liked to hang out at the snack bar and have a few drafts and just get away from the post.

There was a few bikers that hung out there as well, one guy I distinctly remembered as The Kid. He wasn’t a kid, really, just looked it. He was a wrench at a car dealership, was a vet, and rode a funky hopped up Harley K Model. Painted British Racing Green, it had a bright red letter K on the tank, and the Kid called the bike Special K like the breakfast cereal at the time.

The bike was hot, and the Kid could ride it, and the bets were made, that no one could ride the concrete sea wall along the small beach there. The sea wall was about 3 ft wide, and on the right side was even with the grass but on the left side it dropped about 5 feet into Puget Sound incoming tide. The wall had a smooth top and had a gentle curve off to the right for about 500ft until it ended at a level on the beach. Many had tried to ride it before, but none had been successful.

Some had gone to the grassy side, and some into the surf.

The Kid took the challenge, fired the old flathead and rode down to where the wall began on level ground. He rolled up onto the wall, and off he went at a pretty good clip over the top, following the curve right to the end and onto the beach. At the beach he tipped the throttle and dug a large rooster tail into the parking lot. He’d done it. Even made it look easy. But it wasn’t, and nobody had done it before.

The bets were paid off, and the Kid bought a round for the bar. ********** Back in 1970, there was an established well know bike club around the city. It was exclusive and required 100% vote in to be a dues paying member.

Then there was a loose group of young roosters that just hung out together rode motorcycles and decided they would form a club. The Kid was a part of that group. He was a ex army vet, and a mechanic at a Mercedes-Benz dealership. He rode an older Harley K Model that was painted British Racing Green, and had a red big K on the tank, like the old cereal Special K. And that’s what he called the bike Special K. Chops 46

One night the group stopped at a local dive called the Dusty Cup not knowing the other club would show up soon after they did. There was a ruckus, glass broke, tables turned over, and some busted lips and knuckles followed until the word came down, the cops were on the way.

As they all, split. The Kids Special K wouldn’t start. Seems he flooded it, which was easy with the oversized Tillotson carburetor he’d installed. He kicked and kicked but to no avail. With sirens wailing in the distance the group begged him to go with them riding bitch, but the Kid wouldn’t go. He wouldn’t leave his Special K behind. Seems the cops would take it out on left over bikes with flashlights and nightsticks, and the Kid wouldn’t have it.

The Kid did 6 months in the can over it, the roosters put the K in someone’s basement. Now thats Bikin and Bikers. ~By Ken Bradway ********** He was known as The Diamond T Man at the little independent truck stop where he fueled, ate and often parked the big red tractor when he took some time off. It was said he bought the last one made, a 1970 model, with a Dog Hole 36” sleeper, and a 232” wheelbase. A Cummins diesel, and 10 gears to roll thru with 1200 20 tires on Dayton rims. Old school, just like he was.

He was well known out on the slab for his active role on the CB, his helpful attitude, and generosity toward other truckers travelers and those that needed something he had. There was even a story about the clean dry shirt he offered a sunburned biker right off his back. I know it’s true, because I was that biker.

As it goes in life, he sort of faded away, got old, sick, maybe retired, I don’t really know. But for sure he left a mark on that concrete, maybe some oil, maybe some rubber, and like the black diesel smoke, he left behind, it’s all gone now. I still have that shirt he gave me, it’s way to big, and it’s tucked away in my closet, it saved me from a serious situation where I had many miles to go. He cared, he stopped, and helped me get going again. We sure could use more out there today, like the Diamond T Man. ~ By Ken Bradway Chops 47

Some Of My Friends Who Supported The Shovelhead Show

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While in town visiting for Biketoberfest, be sure to check out all of our advertisers. We only have straight up businesses in this magazine, so if you get treated anyway but good, let us know! Here are some great places to visit while here: Wind Walkers in Oak Hill, FL for the best selection of “anything” biker! From handmade leather, to boots, to patches (sown on) to sunglasses, well you get the point. Look for them at the flashing light on the corner of Route 1 & Maytown Road!!! Julie & Doug, are good people. (386) 345-0909 Volusia County Powder Coating in Edgewater, FL Two more harding working people getting the job done. Call Lisa or Jerry at (386) 3144340 to talk to them about your needs. These folks will treat you right.

A Ok Guns in New Smyrna Beach, FL!!! Jonesy and crew will assist you in what you’re looking for. I know all the people who work there and I promise you, you will not be dissappointed in their inventory or service! (386) 410-6480 Andi’s Law!!! While in town, if you need a hard hitting, no nonsense attorney to fight insurance companies call Andi and watch her work for you!!! (321) 355-7900 Street Thunder in Mims, FL!!! My friends there are the best people you will ever deal with. Big Paul has had my back, (advertising) for many, many years. A pleasure to do business with on both sides of the counter! They do it CORRECT the 1st time!!! (321) 264-9600 Midwest Motorcyles in Daytona Beach!!! They have it all: Harley Rentals! Service! Tires! Batteries! Parts, New & Used! AND they SELL GREAT USED MOTORCYCLES!!! (386) 257-6265 Once Upon A Wall Murals & Window Painting!!! This is my wife Bianca, the hardest working woman you will ever meet. She works in the medical field, BUT does murals on walls, pools, etc. and now taking appointments for Holiday Scenes on Business Windows! Call her at (386) 847-6771 Chops 51

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Tropical Tattoo in Ormond Beach, FL!!! Known for their world reknown tattoo artist and of course the largest Chopper Show on the East Coast, will hook you up with that perfect tattoo. Get that tattoo that you’ve always wanted before it’s too late. (386) 672-1888 Banshee Batteries!!! The “ONLY” FOUR YEAR WARRANTY BATTERY IN THE WORLD!!! Can be ordered on line at www.bigtimebattery.com or right here in Daytona, Call (386) 690-6270 Also on beachside on A1A just North of Ormond By The Sea at Staveley Coastal Customs or in Edgewater, FL at Big Time Battery (815) 467-6464 RCBC Biker Church in Holly Hill, FL!!! Services every Saturday evening at 6:30pm! Everyone Welcome! Ride your bike on up and let us worship together! 555 8th Street Unit G, Holly Hill, FL The Herb Clinic in New Smyrna Beach, FL!!! Go see Dr. Treece for a consultation on pain management and to get your Florida Medical Marijuana License!!! Call and make an appointment with our fiends if you need expertise advice on pain management!!! (386) 444-3546 Best Price Trailers has one of my friends working there, Mr. Bugs Thompson!!! Bugs is good people and will help you select what you need to get on the road! (386) 478-4349 Super Wash on Nova Rd. in Holly Hill, FL!!! Open 24/7 with touch free or soft touch washes! 3 self service bays. They have top quailty car shampoos and wax for a nice finish. 1451 N. Nove (386) 333-1200 Raz’s Mobile Welding!!! A great person that does great work. Call my friend Raz for all your needs. (386) 341-8498 Doomtown Choppers New Smyrna Beach, FL They can do it all, service, “ground up” builds. New & used parts! Welding! If you want it done right, call Darien or Chris at (810) 531-0174 Wheel Away Trailer Sales & Repair in Edgewater, FL!!! I’ve dealt with these folks for years and they are just a good bunch of people that will go out of their way to make sure you get the best service & product available!!! GOOD PEOPLE!!! (386) 423-5553 Chops 54

Earthie Tonz in Deland, FL!!! Located at 117 W. Howry Ave these folks, who are good friends, has local artwork, clothing, jewelry, sugar scrubs available for purchase. Stop in and say hello to some very cool folks!!!

Trailer Trash Choppers!!! Taking uncool stock Softtails and transforming them into super cool, Softtail Choppers!!! Known as Kush Tails!!!

Want to know more, (904) 313-1434 OB’s Lounge in Deland, FL!!! The place where the Bikers hang out, both locals and visitors. This place caters to riders with great bands, service, food and drinks. This family operated business is tops in my opinion and has always been there to help anyone who needs it. They also have two huge events each year, were they roll out the red carpet to some of the baddest motorcycles around. In June they put on the All American Bike Show & of course in November the world famous Pan/ Shovel Show!!! Hundreds attend these two events and every person is treated special. Drop by 1750 N. Hwy 17 and check them out!!! Did I say GREAT FOOD!!!

Here is a list of our advertisers that serves up cold drinks and great hospitality! All are mom & pop places and they sure could use a financial bump right now, so don’t forget them: Pat’s Place @ 1204 E. New York Ave. (Hwy 44) in Deland, FL! These are dear friends that I care about greatly. Stop by and see them!

Annie Oakley’s 1481 N US Hwy 1 in Ormond Beach, FL! A beautiful small bar that is a special place to all of us locals!!! Liquor & Beer!!!

Pirate’s Pub in Paisley, FL! A weekend destination for local bikers.

Again, a great place to ride out to for a refreshing drink!

Speedway Bar in Daytona Beach on beachside! A new name for a landmark place, formerly known as the Oyster Bay! A great small bar!

Ed Walden’s Bar in Daytona on Beach St.! A long time local hangout that loves bikers!!! Sit out front & watch the bikes roll by!

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The Boat Bar on Rt. 1 in Port Orange, FL! Another great small bar that loves and caters to bikers! Stop by and say “Hey”, for me!!!

The Boot Hill Saloon On Main St, Daytona Beach & the Boot Hill Saloon Outpost on Hwy.1 North in Ormond Beach, FL!!! A Daytona tradition for all bikers to stop at & grab a cold drink and T-shirt. Always great bands, beautiful barmaids and good ole southern hospitality is what brings the locals and crowds at the events to this famous place.

Across from the cemetery!

One of my best friends, Eightball Jeff on his cursed 69 Sportster. Jeff is still around, the Sportster, maybe so. He blew his tranny in front of my house, speedo drive went farther than he did! ~ Mondo Man Chops 56

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One Of My Favorite People, Mel On Her Flatty, Melo-Yelo

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1976! Me (Stick), Kattie, Son Chantz, & Blink in PA. My Panhead & I Still Have It!

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Don’t Forget Chopper Time On Oct. 14th 11am - 4pm Tropical Tattoo