Behindbarz may june 2014

BEHIND BARZ

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MAY-JUNE 2014

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Editorz Notez Doobie Sykes

I do believe the Spring weather is finally here...and so are the bad storms and tornadic weather! I hope everyone is staying safe during all this rough weather we are having!

We will continue to keep all of those effected by the recent tornadic weather in our prayers.

The month of May just happens to mark our 10th Anniversary! Hard to believe we have been bringing you biker news from Behind Barz for ten years! Thank you so much for all your support through it all!

To celebrate our TENTH we are having a Cover Contest for a future issue of the mag! Get all the details on page 43. We are going to be giving away some killer prizes to the winners, also!

Happy Mothers Day to all the MOMS from all of us here at BB Mag! 11 May 14 Memorial Day is the 26th of May. Please remember those who gave their lives for you while serving in our Armed Forces.

26 May 14 Don’t forget Flag Day this year, on 14 June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777.

Also, Happy Father’s Day to all you DADS! 15 June 14 We hope you enjoy this issue!

I wanta send a special shout out to John Fitts...

We are praying for you and hope you feel better since you have been under the weather recently!

Also, to “Nasty”...we hope you are back on two wheels again soon and have a full recovery from your surgery.

Left to right: Glennadine Gouldman, Helen Kiss Main and Doobie.

We said goodbye to Miss Helen...her story is on page, 25 in this issue.

ON THE COVER: Bud Dunlap pictured with his son, David Dunlap behind their motorcycles and in front of the killer sign that Dave made for us! Read all about it on page 26.

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PO Box 692 - Nashville, N.C. - 27856 or email: behindbarzmm@suddenlink.net check out the official website... at WWW.BEHINDBARZ.COM or FaceBook & Myspace PUBLISHERS & EDITORS: debbie “DOOBIE” sykes - 252-314-8589 vince “Vinney” byrne - 252-314-8579 COPY EDITOR: Miranda Friel GRAPHIC DESIGN: Spick MARKETING CONSULTANT: Marvin Pike SALEZ: Dee James, Ford McDonald, Vinney Byrne, Debbie Sykes PHOTOGRAPHERS and CONTRIBUTORS spick - the best of both worlds charlie - after the 18th hole m.a. - the one and only harley mama jason - foreign corespondent kate - foreign corespondent bones - black hills under ground pork - black hills high wire lady d - LA corespondent angel eyes - on the other side moe - shitcreek Survivor bobby earl - cointreuversial chunky - draggin’ pegz ernie - bald eagle damn yank - on the north side bob bryant - poetry biker gypsy johnnie king - cba member bunny - anywhere there’s cruzan lyerly - our favorite musician kk - BB Babe blue star bud - CVMA lil bit - Hometown Hunnie vinney - the original picker! wild bill - the iron horse cowboy RIP “jus” rick - former golden boy preacher man - SHBC RIP lynn - “guardians” public relations indiana bill - the longest in the world paul - ghost baseball player onemore - Fayetteville charlie - double rc chewy - iron mutt ewing chris jones - southeast region big ed - Only as he can tell it!

CONTENTZ EDITORZ PAGE.........................................4 Facez behind barz.......................12-13 caws for the paws......................14 future bikerz..............................16 habo.......................................................17 don’t judge a book.................18-19 behind barz mugz..................20-21 Chuck knucklehead garrett...23 helen kiss main.............................25 Iron cowgirl missy................28-29 chewy.....................................................30-33 Wounded warrior benefit....34-35 that damn deer................................36 From the mind of big ed..........37 cvma............................................................41 lumilor................................................48-49 photo: Doobie

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nc packs4 patriots Support our local heroes

Our troups are still on their mission! There is a lot that your church, civic group, families, bike club, etc. can do to help the troops! Did you know you can order bulk travel size toiletries from Amazon and have shipped to us? What a wonderful show of support for our mission without having to go shopping and pack it to ship to us yourselves. Please check out these items and choose some donations for our carepackages. www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=bulk+travel+size+toiletries&t ag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=27022614003&hvpos=1t3&hvexi d&hvnetw=s&hvrand=17050078204021901494&hvpone&hvptwo&hvq mt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_9rpqh2gkxc_b Volunteers welcome and needed to support our troops.

Items needed for care packages include basic hygiene items, snacks, recreation items, military teeshirts, boot socks, batteries, first aid supplies. Financial donations to help pay for postage for packages, and some incidental expenses.

These students made 100 cards for our troops in one afternoon!

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You can also send a contact name and address of a troop.

Email it to: ncp4p@yahoo.com please include the approximate end Packages ready to be mailed. mail date.

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Brogden United methodist church Story: Lady D

Photoz: Moe

5th annual relay for life ride

Brogden United Methodist Church in Dudley North Carolina, Relay For Life Team sponsored their 5th Annual Relay For Life Ride on Saturday, March 15, 2014. It was a wonderful-sunshine-clear day for a ride.

Home cooked breakfast to start out with biscuits, grits, juice, coffee, eggs and bacon. They had door prizes that were donated and ranging from Girl Scout Cookies, Gift Certificates, Motor Cycle parking signs, and Mt. Olive Pickles, to Gun Cleaning kits!

More than 60 bikes and many supporters came for the ride. They rode over 200 miles through the highways, the by ways, the side roads, back roads, visited White Lake and finished up with a great lunch at Hwy 55 in Mount Olive. Frankye Watson was the coordinator and she did a great job to bring things together. Together they raised over $1,300 for the American Cancer Society.

Thank-you to Brogden United Methodist Church, one of the many fine organizations that serve, help and assist those who are living with cancer. Keep the rubber to the road!

Ms. JoAnn Hill ~ Cancer Survivor ~

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Allen West ~ GUARDIAN OF THE REPUBLIC We received a copy of Allen West’s book back in December of 2013 to include in an upcoming issue of BB as a review. I must say, it is well worth the read!

Lt. Colonel West is a true Patriot who has the same beliefs as many of us in the Biker World - FAITH, FAMILY & FREEDOM! He remains steadfast and loyal to these values and has devoted his life to the preservation of American freedom, liberty and oportunity.

In GUARDIAN OF THE REPUBLIC West speaks out against threats to our American way of life and offers real solutions to the issues that have torn our nation apart for way too long. With his distinctive, no-holds-barred approach, West tackles the lousy policies of the Obama administration, the conflicying philosophies of governance, thecaricature of black conservatism painted by the Left, the tyranny of big government and offers his vision for the future of America - the country he loves, and would die to defend.

Allen West is the third of four generations of military members in his family.

He joined the Army in 1982, was deployed to Kuwait during Desert Storm, and he did tours of Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11, rising to the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was elected to Congess in 2010, representing the 22nd district of Florida for one term.

Within the pages of this book (released 1 April 2014) is the inspiring life of Lieutenant Colonel, Allen West, his uncensored views as a veteran, Patriot, former Congressman, Conservative Icon, and warrior for personal liberty!

Please check out his websites below: www.allenbwest.com www.facebook.com/AllenBWest

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story: Lady D

Relay for life

photos: Moe

Relay For Life...

On March 30, 2014 on a very chilly, bone shaking, lips quivering day a Relay for Life Ride was held.

The ride left Hometown Harley Davidson in Winterville, N.C. and headed to Open Road Biker Gear in Goldsboro. There the riders had a warm up stop and then continued on to another stop in Goldsboro for the end of the run.

At the end of the ride there was warm food, door prizes, music and a final thaw before everyone rode home.

There is no challenge too big or day too cold, to ride for Relay For Life to help brothers and sisters who are living with Cancer.

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ETOWN HEROES M O H In appreciation of your service as a Hometown Hero, you are invited to join us for special recognition at the 7th Annual Jack Laughery Ride For Knowledge.

Saturday, May 31, 2014, 9:30am Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson 928 North Winstead Avenue

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RIDE for KNOWLEDGE

www.nashcc.edu/ride www.facebook.com/rideforknowledge AcTIvITIES: The Jack Laughery Ride for Knowledge serves as a tribute to Jack Laughery, the former CEO and chairman of Hardee’s along with his wife, Helen and their love of motorcycling.

All proceeds from the motorcycle ride benefit the Helen and Jack Laughery Honorary Scholarship Fund at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount, NC. The Helen and Jack Laughery Honorary Scholarship established in 2004 recognizes the Laugherys’ philanthropic endeavors in and around the Rocky Mount area. This fund provides annual scholarships to help deserving nontraditional students returning to college to enhance their marketable job skills.

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Left-right: Jessica Smith, Brett Parker, Shala Crabtree and Dee Warrick sitting on motorcycle.

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your Health Behind Barz

Medical people seem to have their own dialect. They will speak in “alphabet soup” and refer to places, things, tests, and parts of the body. Following are some common medical abbreviations. Do you know what they mean??

Correct answers are at the end.

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Activities Of Daily Living Against Medical Advice Each Ear Blood Pressure Critical Care Unit Congestive Heart Failure Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Electrocardiogram Gynecologic Herpes Simplex Virus Intensive care unit or I see You!!

Level of Consciousness Over Dose or Right Eye, Oculus Dexter in Latin As Needed, Pro Re Nata in Latin Right Upper Quadrant

Your brain has been exercised! Now be blessed, put your face in the wind, may the sun shine on your back and ride safe!

Deborah Alston RN

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Caws for the paws On April 5, 2014 the Unspoken Sons M/C sponsored a Caws for the Paws Motorcycle Ride for the Lenoir County SPCA. Donations and pet food were accepted for participation in the ride.

Door Prizes, 50/50 drawing, and a time for fellowship and food at Applebee’s afterwards was offered.

The Lenoir County SPCA mission is devoted to finding loving homes for the homeless pets at their shelter, preventing cruelty to animals, providing education on responsible pet ownership, and encouraging humane animal control through spay & neuter initiatives. They say over 9 homeless animals come to their shelter every day needing help.

Mr. Ronnie Ingram, a fellow motorcycle rider, shared how his family helps The Lenoir County SPCA take care of the animals, provide transportation to a rescue organization in Virginia, and just do whatever is needed.

Thank-you Unspoken Sons M/C for helping to show care and love to precious animals that need a second chance. USSFFUSS.

story: Lady D

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photos: Moe

www.lenoircountyspca.org

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Don’t be skeered!

Guilty Girlz RC of Michigan was established in the fall of 2011 by a group of women that think motorcycles aren't just for men! Guilty Girlz is the first women’s club to be a member of the Michigan Confederation of Clubs Motorcycle Association (MCOC). The MCOC is a male dominated organization, but the men have graciously made a place for us. We want to do this right, because we’re making history here in Michigan and intend to show that women can run a strong club, too. We have expanded all over Michigan.

We currently have three chapters Lansing, Metro Detroit, and Mid-Michigan. Our Girlz come from all over Michigan as far as Standish, the Ohio-Michigan border and to the Kalamazoo area. It’s been a very interesting learning experience and not always an easy one. But one worth the struggles, because we have a club to be proud of!

Please check out our website at guiltygirlz.com or on our Face Book page. Picture is the Metro Detroit Chapter.

Photograph by Beverly Roberts.

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Future Bikerz

Biker photos!

Jackson Keith Grandson of

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PaPa’s “Biker Angels” Ansley & Abby Winders and McKinley Pipkin on PaPa’s ‘08 Road King Wilson, N.C.

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Isis at 10 hours old in the helmet of her grandmother, Nancy!

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HABO: Help A Brother Out Foundation, Inc. Out in Apex at the Local Bar, a benefit BBQ for a fallen friend brought together a group of giving folks who then decided: “Hey, why not, let’s do dinner for charity every Wednesday night.” And thus, HABO was born — out of necessity, out of a need in our community to be there and ready to “Help A Brother Out.” The brainchild of Felipe Wilkie and Jerry Weinberg of the Chatham Rabbits riding club, HABO quickly took on a life of its own. Volunteers stepped up to prepare and serve meals, sell raffle tickets, organize poker runs, and work with HABO to touch the lives of those in need.

According to Weinberg, “HABO’s mission is to offer assistance to motorcycle enthusiasts, their families, friends and our community either financially or with essential services during those times when they need support the most.”

Kaiden and Mackenna, both 2 years old.

Farmville North Carolina

HABO moved swiftly to incorporate and gain status as a taxfree charity. And HABO has already raised thousands to serve its mission.

In addition, Felipe Wilkie has been networking to create synergies between HABO and other riding clubs and local charitable efforts. Wilkie said, “Come out and join us at a HABO event, and not only will you help others, but chances are you’ll have a bunch of fun and meet some great likeminded folks.”

HABO does not limit its charitable outreach to any one segment of the community, but being members and strong supporters of the motorcycle community, much of the effort is focused on those bikers who have through no fault of their own suffered a fall, serious illness or other hardship. HABO will assist with rent, mortgage, utility bills, food and other necessities during the recovery process.

HABO’s assistance knows no boundaries of race, creed, or religious affiliation. “Our dedicated volunteers and generous supporters are here to serve all of God’s children,” says Robert Spencer, HABO first contact for assistance. “We live our lives with the certain knowledge that ‘We Are Our Brother’s Keeper.’”

Join HABO for dinner every Wednesday night at the Local Bar, Highway 64, Apex.

To join HABO, for questions, for joint ventures with your charitable organization: Robert Spencer | 919-805-4395.

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Never Judge A Bo

OB1

Veteran & Patrio

Bikers are judged all the time simply because of the way they dress, their tattoos, maybe even because of their long hair and beards and certainly because they ride a motorcycle. It’s a fact of life that people sum up other people simply by the way they look. It’s not right. But if people can just look a little deeper, especially with bikers, they will find bikers give more to society than any other group. Many would give the shirt off their back or the last dollar in their pocket to help someone else...and they do!

We are all writing our own books...the past, the present and the future is in the works. The dust jacket may be a little dirty, grungy or completely torn off but it’s what’s inside that counts!

That old adage is true...Never Judge A Book By It’s Cover!

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Interviewed by: Doobie photos: Doobie and Blue Star Bud

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OB1 started riding in 2000 and is presently on his 5th Harley. As we are going to press OB1 is just shy of 4,000 miles - of achieving his 200,000 mile HOG mileage award!!! Ob1 says that he truly believe in the MSF courses, and takes one every two years or when he acquires a new bike - whichever comes first. He also highly encourages everyone to check out the Bike Safe program put on by local law enforcement agencies here in N.C. They are free and provide actual on the road experience and feedback.

OB1 was born and raised in Norfolk, VA. He graduated from Oscar Smith HS in Chesapeake, Va in 72', joined the US Air Force (even though he had a high draft number) since he had been in Jr. ROTC. He went in with a career field, a stripe on his shoulder, spent only 7 days in basic for a Uniform issue and weapons qualification.

He spent almost a year in tech school learning Electronic Counter Measures - Radar Jamming. He then worked on A-7's in Myrtle Beach AFB, and F-4's in Torrejon, Spain. Later he had orders for Ubon, Thailand - but they got canceled just 30 days before he was suppose to deploy, as the Viet Nam war was starting to wind down.

OB1 started working for General Electric back in 1977 with their Medical Equipment division. He worked on X-Ray machines, CT Scanners, MRI systems, Patient Monitoring. His job description/title grew over a 36 1/2 year period from technician, to Manager, to Project Manager. He moved around a lot, VA. Beach, Syracuse, N.Y., Boston, MA., and Durham, NC. He says he is presently retired and LOVING every minute of it!

Over the years he has been a member of multiple Veterans organizations. Once he learned to ride, he caught up with a Rolling Thunder group in Myrtle Beach and became a member at large in S.C. Later, he move to Morrisville and transferred membership to Rolling Thunder Chapter NC-4. He has been standing for Fallen Heroes since 2004 and then left RT after some changes at the top and their direction, to become a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and latter a Ride Captain. He started riding with the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association in 2011. Went on a 'Charlie Mike' ride (continue the mission) that Honored Korean War Veterans (1,000 miles in 24 hours) and earned his first Iron Butt - and has since done a total of 3 Iron Butt rides! Ob1 officially joined CVMA in January of 2012 and is currently a member. He is the NC 15-6 Chapter Public Relations Officer, Webmaster and Road Captain ~ averaging about 15,000 to 18,000 miles a year.

Ob1 - a veteran and true American Patriot! He rides thousands of miles supporting local and national organizations and Veteran Causes - POW/MIA 's, Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers, Fallen Heroes, the USO, the Fisher House, Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors, Snowball Express, Wreaths Across America, Flight of Honor, Flags for the Fallen, Wounded Warriors, Patriot Rovers, VA Medical Center, Durham and The Wall That Heals.

He also stays active in the community by supporting Breast Cancer rides, Autism rides, and thru his Smoke Chasing efforts Foster Children.

He says he learned a long time ago thru his deployments with the Air Force, moving around with GE, and working with multiple Veterans Organizations to embrace differences in culture and opinions. You've got to hear people out before you form opinions...or often stated as, you can't be listening - if you are doing all the talking.

OB1 truly believes in the Art of Life - once you achieve that point in your life and you are able - there is no real difference in work or play! You live your life and put all your energies into everything you do to maximize results.

He likes mixing up his fund raising with riding & having fun.

His Motto - Do what you can, When you can, in Whatever way you can...sometimes it's the smallest of things you do, that make the biggest difference !!!

Old Bon Jovi song - It's My Life...I just want to Live while I'm Alive !!!

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The 3rd Annual

Chuck “Knucklehead” Garrett Benefit story: Chris Jones

for ALS Reasearch

On Saturday March 29th I was lucky to be present at the 3rd Annual Chuck “Knucklehead “Garrett, Benefit for ALS Research, at the Iron Order Motorcycle Club, in Washington, N.C. Even as a steady mist fell and endeavored to saturate everything, it was defeated but the sprit and dedication of the people of the I.O.M.C. As the oldest of the thirteen chapters of the IOMC in North Carolina, the Washington N.C. Chapter of the I.O.M.C. was started in 2008 by Chuck, his brother Ira “Screech “Garrett and some others. Chuck was already fighting ALS at the time, and in 2012 the club began having these events to help fund research to find a cure for ALS. Sadly last year soon after the 2nd Annual Benefit, Chuck “Knucklehead” Garrett lost his Battle with ALS. This year his brother and chapter Vice president, Ira “Screech” Garrett, rode his bike at the lead of the Poker run in memorial of his brother.

photos: Chris Jones

One could see the dedication in everyone, as IOMC brothers, Maidens, and other supporters worked to get the stage ready. Meanwhile, Lee Cherry Entertainment’s folks began to get the music playing. The festivities drove back the rain as a young songstress named, Kasey Tyndall, took the stage singing her original songs and covers from today’s country.

After some raffles were drawn and many gifts passed out, Ronny Wood took the stage with his comedic music. Then we were all treated to the sounds of Carson Alley that fallowed by an epic rendition of the National Anthem by Mike Teeter.

Blue Soul Redemption fallowed Mr. Teeter keeping the sprits up and rocking. The night came to a thunderous finally with the heavy metal sound of Lexx Luthor.

A good time was had by all and the proceeds from it all goes to ALS research and its happening again next year! These folks are dedicated, caring and good people; these folks are bikers. That’s my view of “Life Behind Barz”.

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5th Annual Chili Cook Off Ron Ayers Motorsports hosted the 5th Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday March 22nd to Benefit the Ronald McDonald House. This year's Cook Off also included a performance by the NC Precision Drill Team and a check for $2,200 was presented to Phyllis Flye of the Ronald McDonald House.

Ron Ayers would like to thank all the Chili Teams this year and 1st Place was awarded to Hillard Construction, 2nd place to Brothers First MC Ministries, 3rd place to Victory Cookers and the Cookers Choice Award was presented to the Brothers First MC Ministries.

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Helen Kiss Main "The Pink Lady" Helen Kiss Main, from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, started riding motorcycles at an early age. Her dad owned the local Indian Dealership there in Pottstown. She said back then you could buy a brand new Indian Motorcycle completely outfitted with all the chrome you could put on it for $375.00.

I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing her on a visit to her home with other Motor Maid members back in the Fall of 2010.

It was Helen’s 91st birthday!

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Helen Kiss Main, the Motor Maid Icon, on the cover of the Mar-Apr 2011 issue of Behind Barz Magazine.

Helen proudly said, “I started riding at the age of 14...that was 1937 because I rode my bike to school and would give kids rides around the block.” Helen smiles proudly. “That was quite an event for a girl to ride a motorcycle to school! I don’t know what the teachers thought...she must be crazy.”

I asked her, “What advice would you give young girls who are just starting to ride motorcycles today?”

After thinking for a moment, she says, “Be careful!

Don’t show off” Helen chuckles, “A lot of times we try to show off.”

Helen looks around the room and says slowly while pointing, “Always act like a lady.” ...And a lady she was! Helen Kiss Main passed away on April 16, 2014 at the age of 94.

You can read more about her in issue #37 of Behind Barz or go to the Motor Maid website listed below.

Helen Kiss Main "The Pink Lady"

Helen Kiss Main, “The Pink Lady”, pictured here with Motor Maid members Jeanne Deake, former MM President and Glennadine Gouldman, current MM Vice-President. This shot was taken at a visit with Helen back in 2010 at her home.

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Ever heard of Big Ass Fans? Well, there is one hanging in Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson right now! You need to stop in there and check it out!

It is a company based out of Kentucky that makes enormous ceiling fans, hense the name.

Pictured here is a Big A$$ sign!

David Dunlap made us this killer sign for our 10th Anniversary! The design is actually the art from one of our Behind Barz t-shirts.

David works at Construct Inc. of Wilson, N.C. He worked after hours on his own time to create this bad boy piece of metal!!!

He worked three hours to draw it out in AutoCad and then one and a half hours to cut with a CNC Automated Burn Table! It is made of 3/16 mild steel, is over 5’ in diameter and weighs in at over 150 pounds!!!

David is currently a student at Wilson Community College pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

If you are interested in something similar or have some questions about it, please feel free to contact David Dunlap at:

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David Dunlap and his dad, Bud, stopped by Rocky Mount HD to show them the big ass sign he made for us at Behind Barz! Pictured here is Harlon, salesman at RMHD and David Dunlap holding the sign.

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We have the easiest solution on the planet to charge your USB powered device while on the go. Many of our customers are in the motorcycling community; however our USB charging solutions work on any 12VDC outdoor source including ATVs, golf carts, snowmobiles, and farming and construction equipment.

The BB Crew will be road testing the Zootfresh products and will have photos and testimonies in the July-August issue. In the meantime, go check out their website and read all about their products or check them out on Facebook!

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Missy Covill, otherwise known as Iron Cowgirl, is an artist, singer and songwriter! She tells stories through her music and she is very good at it. Her stories are about life and first hand experiences.

Music and motorcycles are the things that make Missy Covill feel at home while performing.

Missy is from Michigan and was an only child of a single mom. She developed her intense drive and determination early on. As a young girl she wrote lyrics and made cassette player recordings. The first instrument Missy learned to play was a wash tub bass, made with a washtub, broom stick, and cotton string. She grew up camping with her horses and spent many nights around a campfire playing old country music with other musicians who played everything from spoons to a washboard. Eventually, she became the mother of three. Now in the early part of her midlife, after being a mig-welder for 20 years, she is absolutely chasing her dreams: writing, performing and recording music that mirrors her life.

After overcoming cancer, and matters of the heart, she packed up everything she could fit onto her new Harley-Davidson (Mr. Bones) along with her guitar, and hit the road with only $250 in cash and a tent. Her 15,000 mile, ten-week journey chronicled in her song “Open Road,” took her around the coast of Michigan, down to the Gulf of Mexico, back up through the Smoky Mountains, and ultimately to Sturgis, South Dakota which hosts the largest annual motorcycle event in the world.

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“It’s the freedom of the open road, and the people I surround through,” says Covill, “Those people gave me hope when I h carry with me for the rest of my life.” For more about Missy

Show your support by visiting: www. and leave a comment, listen to the m Check her out on YouTube and see www.youtube.com/ironcowgirlmissy

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ounded myself with, at the lowest point in my life, that got me en I had none, love when I needed some, and memories I will Missy Covill - The Iron Cowgirl visit www.ironcowgirl.com

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Missy Covill has received awards from St. Jude Childrens hospital, MDA, WFLAG and many other charities, for outstanding work and donating proceeds from shows, as well as her time and efforts to make a difference.

She is honored and humbled to have received those awards. She is an avid motorcycle enthusiast, AMA, Motor Maid, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, and HOG member, she has logged over 150,000 miles on two wheels and shares her stories of survival through her music and encouraging others to always chase their dreams and never give up.

Less than five years ago, Iron Cowgirl band came together and today performs her signature mix of country, rock, and blues internationally. The dedicated band members compliment the raw emotion of her lyrics, and Missy has been honored as a Showcase Artist for four consecutive years at the world’s largest music and motorcycling event, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. She has been featured on the cover of magazines, many radio stations and shared the stage with many national acts including The Doobie Brothers, The Charlie Brechtel Band and The Fryed Brothers Band. Missy has also opened for David Allen Coe, Confederate Railroad, Tesla, and Saliva. This little lady is making an impression on the music industry and chasing her dreams with a fury!

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By: Chewy (Biker Dog)

It’s riding season and those who put their steel horses into hibernation for the winter have already woken them up. For many like me, it’s riding season all year around as long as there is no snow or ice on the road. It doesn’t do me any good in a biker magazine to bark to people to watch for bikes because the readers aren’t the ones who need to be barked at.

The spring started with a double whammy for me. I lost two Christian friends and attended their funerals during the same weekend: Dee Forshey and Rudy Hendrix. I stood foot and paw with Dee in a few military funerals. I did the same with Rudy and I also rode thousands of miles with Rudy, including a SaddleSore 1000 that was certified by the IronButt Association.

Dave Arp arriving for Rudy Hendrix’s funeral service.

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Rudy Hendrix’s wake.

At Rudy’s wake and funeral, I met two of Rudy’s nieces: Ella (12) and Sophia (7). My driver and I planned to leave my 2012 mission dog tag on Rudy’s casket. As the family walked from under the canopy at the grave site, my driver was on his knees and praying with me. He told me he felt he was supposed to give the dog tags to someone, but he didn’t know who. As we talked towards Rudy’s casket, I pulled him towards Sophia – she was the one who received those tags. Sophia needed those dog tags as part of her grieving for her Uncle Rudy. We doggies can sense things, and I’m fortunate that my driver is in tune with me (sometimes). Are you in tune with your furchild?

Dee Forshey’s Memorial Service.

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I took my driver to the Bike Blessing at Freedom Biker Church in Fayetteville, N.C., on April 5. We originally planned to participate in Patriot Run XII rolling out of Spring Lake, but we left our house too late to arrive at the staging area in time.

We saw them rolling on NC210 as we headed towards Spring Lake, which was a very pawsome sight! We posted the video of the roll by on my Facebook page.

The Bike Blessing was pawesome!

We had our bike blessed in the past, but we had never attended a bike blessing event this humongous.

There were hundreds of bikes. We heard people estimating a thousand!

We watched as a young triker had his trike blessed and received a sticker on his helmet! That was soooo cool, and cute!

A young biker had his bike blessed!

Chewy Tongue in the wind!

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Been There, Sniffed That While there, my driver, Craig Hardy and I talked over possible routes for my upcoming ministry trip across the USA. Like my previous trips, we’ll take lots of photos and some videos and post them on Facebook. Like our previous mission, our west coast destination is the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in Irvine, CA, which my driver and I call the Iraq/Afghanistan War Memorial. We’ll then roll east to attend Rolling Thunder for the Memorial Day weekend and hopefully participate in the annual demonstration.

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Rumbling through Broadway, NC in support of the War on Terror Memorial

David Griffith addresses all the supporters of the War on Terror Memorial.

Selfie!

Sam Griffith is the brother of David Griffith, who is building the War on Terror Memorial in Holly Springs NC.

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If you are interested in seeing more pictures, please visit my Facebook page.

CHEWY The Biker Dog: www.bike

Been There, Sniffed That In March, I also had the honor (and fun) of riding in a fund raising event to benefit the War on Terror Memorial, which will be built in Holly Springs, NC. This Memorial is the Eagle Scout project of David Griffith, whose brother Sam was killed in action in Afghanistan on December 14, 2011.

“Coincidentally”, when I visited the memorial in Irvine, CA in May 2012, my driver took a picture of Sam’s name on one of the pillars. I put “coincidentally” in quotes because with God, nothing is a coincidence. Although we didn’t know it at the time, that photograph was meant for a purpose. We met Major Griffith’s family several months after returning from my trip, but this was the first time we met David.

My ride across the USA will probably be my last because of my age. By the time you read this article in Behind Barz, I’ll be slobbering in the wind and maybe barfing on the saddlebag a time or two.

Chewy IronMutt, Behind Barz MM, reporting.

Tongue in the Wind!

Making new friends on the road.

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wounded warrior benefit at The Bar aka Flat top

I want to start this message by thanking everyone that participated in our benefit/poker run we had at The Bar aka Flat Top on Saturday for The Wounded Warrior Project. We raised $2000!!!

I would like to continue by thanking everyone that helped make it possible. Starting with my girl, Anita Holt, who was there for me from beginning to end. If I needed it done, she did it! Awesome job girlfriend! I can't thank you enough!

On to my stage work crew...Crashs Corner, Dave Morgan, Millard Holt, Anita Holt, Dino Richardson, Phil Falco and Barry Bear Boyhan. Without your relentless hard work, for days, our stage would never have come to be so awesome! Beer and food was a small price to pay for all the hard work ya'll did! Thank you for putting up with me, cracking the whip, was no small feat!

photos: Doobie

Speaking of the stage, I would like to thank our music man, Phil Falco, for his tireless and awesome job of putting together a great line up of entertainment! ...And with that, I want to extend a sincere thank you to the following friends for also volunteering their talent and time: Tommy Redd, Pat Ward, Phil Falco, John Fulp, Jeremy Strickland, Wanda Thompson, "The Rock Hards" (Christine Manson, Eric Vandervort, Mark Foley, Chris Miller and Jamie Lambert), some members of BushHawg (Billy Gerranger, Vince Whitley, Roy Ingle and Carl Westfall) and last but not least in this group, Jeff Jones for being our "sound engineer" for the day.

To the crew that helped make it run smooth at the bar all day, Anita, Heather, Crash, Michelle and Angie........Thank you!

For the best barbeque chicken, potatoes and green beans around, I give cuttos and thanx to another person that was there for me from beginning to end and did anything I asked of him - Crash, I thank you!

A special "Thank You!" to No Rules Riders for coming through for me with such short notice. To my new friend Willie aka Big Dog....Awesome job! I also want to thank Jim and Fran, Tim and Mary Beth, Mike and Beth, Kim aka Turkey Girl, Mike Hardee for an awesome job blocking for the ride and Mike Kemmeries (Captain Kemmeries) for leading us! Because of you, our group of over 80 bikes had a safe and enjoyable ride. Again, I thank you!

To Doobie and Vinnie from Behind Barz Magazine; Thank you for all the great pictures! It's always a pleasure to see you guys!

A quick shout out to Lori Bernard......you know what for! Oooops!

Thank you Kate for all the tables and chairs!

To Earl, thank you for all your hard work painting, and the new horseshoe pits!

Well, I hope I didn't forget anyone! To sum it all up...........Thank You!!....Everyone! It was a great day because of all of you!

For lots more photos of this event, go to Behind Barz Mag on facebook.

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story: Glennadine G. photos: Dianne

That Damn Deer

When my husband asked me what else I would like for Christmas besides the earrings I had mentioned before, I handed him the paper work I had on a trip out West.

He said, You will be gone 5 weeks!”

I said emphatically to him, “Merry Christmas to you, too!”

Dianne & I left Virginia at 7am on June 6 of last year to meet another of our friends, Shirley. We were also scheduled to meet Sammie in Richmond, IN. for our first night stay.

After gassing up on the other side of Charleston, WV., we got on a two lane road to head over to Rt. 35. It was then, that out of the corner of my left eye I saw a big deer jumping over the rail near the road and I just knew it was going to get one of us. All of this happend so fast but I watched in my right mirrow as the deer tried to jump over Dianne. Down she went landing in wet grass and mud - that was a good thing. Much better than the unforgiving pavement of the road we were traveling on. Dianne had on a new full face helmet, new Joe Rocket jacket and new lace upboots. I am sure that saved her from getting any worse injuries than she did.

Two EMT guys just happend to be traveling in the car behind her. They jumped out of their vehicle and went right to work on her. Soon the rescue squad took her to the hospital and Shirley and I went to work putting her luggage and helmet on Shirley's trailer. I had given her pocketbook and overnight bag to them before they left with her. I had parked my bike at a car repair shop, one of the guys there got her bike to the shop where they stored it till her husband could get it. I got their card for John and took off to the hospital. It was a couple of hours before they would let us go back to her room. We were waiting on pins and needles.

Finally, we were able to go into her room and see her. We saw that they had cut off all her clothes except for her new jacket and boots. To that she said, NO! They told us everything was alright, but she was to stay over night ‘til John, her husband, could get there.

She kept saying that she wanted us to go on with our ride. “You have a dead line,” she said.

We still had about 250 miles to get to IN. and Sammie didn't know what was going on. We had to be in Anamosa, Iowa the next day and that would be another 525 mile day. We reluctantly agreed that we had to continue on. I called Dianne as soon as we got to the motel for an update. She said they had found two hair line cracks in her back bone. She said she had kept going over and over in her mind what she could have done differently with the deer and I told her he had hit her right in the middle taking her down with him. I told her I didn't know anything she could have done differently.

What did she do next? After a few days of bed rest, like the Doctor said, she went out and bought a new Harley! She put 1000 miles on it, then got it checked out and headed to Bend, OR. with some other VA. Motor Maids to meet back up with us for our 73rd Convention! Then she took off July 10th from Bend to do the Four Corners of the US. She put 12,000 miles on her new bike in 6 weeks! Over 20,000 miles by October 31!!!

Goes to show you can't keep a good Motor Maid woman down!

The rest of the story of our 5 week trip later.

Glennadine VP MM

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hello my happy riders from the mind of big ed

Hello you happy people!!

You don’t think to much of (Wow!! my butt hurts!!) after a good long ride. But face it, after a full day of riding and smiling you get off your sled and you grab you butt and say...WHOAAAA!!! My a$$ hurts!!

It feels good to stand up... but if you complain any at all with any of your brothers and sisters around... even tho they are thinking the same thing, they are going to tell you to wrap some rags dipped in alcohol around your ankles...yea...I know what you are thinking...how is wrapping rags dipped in alcohol going to fix a aching butt? Well, I don’t know but it will keep the ants from crawling up your leg and eating your candy a$$!

Anytime I think of pain or soreness my mind drifts to Joe. He was an old Pipe welder from my days of working as a pipe welder in construction.

One day my back was killing me. I mentioned this to a friend at work and he asked Joe did he have any pain meds in his lunchbox.

Joe, being old and wise, reaches down and pulls out the redish color stone. He then begins to rub it on the top of his knuckles. He then looks at me and says, “Here son...this will help your back.”

I looked at Joe like he had completely lost his mind.

“So,” I asked, “what is that rock going to do for me?”

Joe said, “This aint no rock. It’s a healing stone.”

I said, “What? A healing stone? Sure whatever.”

Joe said, “No son...Seriously, It’s a healing stone.” He continued by telling me that he bought it from an Indian fellow many years ago in the mountains. He then placed the stone in my hand and said, “It really works...but not all stones heal. They have to have a certain smell.”

He continued, “this one has it and it works very well. Smell it for yourself!”

I placed the stone under my nose to smell it... just as Joe says to me, “Yelp, It works...I healed my hemroides with it last night!”

The old basturd got me!

I just looked at the old man as he and everyone around us busted a gut laughing at me.

So...needless to say...I don’t say nothing when something hurts. I take my B/C and put my big boy pants on and keep going.

Y’all be safe out there...and I will be seeing you Behind Barz...

Big Ed (aka 2Timer)

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For Bike Week only all motorcycle sales & rentals will be moved to our North Myrtle Beach location The Harley Shop At The Beach.

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UPCOMING SHOWS May 3, 2-7pm.................. Dreams Come True Benefit, Scooters Bar, Raleigh May 31, 8pm-1am............ After Hours Tavern, High Point, NC w/ Special Guest Morehead City Band June 7 at 4:30pm........... 3rd Annual NCDBA Poker Run/Ride, Plan B Bar, Smithfield, NC June 21, 8pm-1am.......... Deep South the Bar, Raleigh, NC w/ Gimme Shelter (Rolling Stones Tribute) PHOTO BY MONSTER IMAGE MEDIA, INC

July 12, 8pm-1am........... Hookah House, Smithfield, NC w/ special guest Strolling Bones Band Ju Li Bar, Greenville, NC w/ TBA July 18, 8pm-1am........... The Live July 26, 8pm-1am.......... Aversboro Restaurant and bar, Garner, NC

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1st Annual NC CVMA Biker Olympics Near the Fayetteville Motor Speedway on April 12th there was a lot of noise, but the track was closed.

The rumble was from the Special Forces Association Grounds just down the road. It was the First Annual Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Spring Biker Olympics.

CVMA members from six of North Carolina’s seven chapters and riders from other organizations came together from all across North Carolina to raise funds for four veterans charities; The Fisher House, NC Disabled American Veterans, the North Carolina Gold Star Mothers and Patriot Hunts. Riders started pouring in around 8:00 in the morning from as far away as Jacksonville and Charlotte, NC. Local music sensation Jill Charles performed a flawless rendition of the National anthem and the fun, food, games and music were underway! Vendors from North Carolina and Virginia came with sensational deals on jewelry, AMSOIL products, leather goods, motorcycle accessories and much more. The regional biker band, Rare Breed, provided music throughout the daylong activities.

Biker games such as the barrel roll, balls and cones, the plank ride and scrambled eggs were played, and a twist of the Highland games featuring the Caber Toss were added in. The featured game was the "Drag" Race. And with the beautiful weather, some contestants worked up a sweat getting their dresses and wigs on!

The highlight event of the day was the Special Forces Association Parachute Demonstration Team jumping in the US Flag, the CVMA Flag and the Fisher House Flag. At the end of the day, a long overdue welcome home was done for all the Vietnam Veterans present, an auction was held with items donated from sponsors such as Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving, medals were awarded for the games and the bike show.

"Blue Star" Bud Dunlap took home the most medals for events with four!

Jonathan McBride, the Commander of the host Chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association commented, “It was a beautiful day to enjoy the outdoors.

The combination of motorcycles, food, games, and camaraderie made for a great day. CVMA 15 truly makes a significant presence and sets the standard for raising awareness for our fellow Veterans. With the turnout for the first Annual event, it is expected to grow and become a recognized event for the Fayetteville area in the next few years. I would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time and money to support this event.”

The CVMA is planning on making this an annual event that is open to the public. For more information on the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association or the CVMA Annual Biker Olympics you can contact Jon McBride, the Commander of CVMA NC 15-1 at: commander.cvma.nc15.1@gmail.com

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Emma’s Ride A few friends got together with the help of BFBF (Bikers For Bikers Foundation) to help Emma Roberts.

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Emma had Rotator Cuff surgery back in January of this year and was told she would be out of work for a few months. She did not qualify for disability and tried every avenue to try to get help but to no avail. That is when her best friends, Dawn Innman and Noel Flores, went came to the rescue and created the event with BFBF. Emma says that she would like to send a huge “Thank You” to all who those that came out and supported this event and to all the vendors and the bars that participated. “It was a wonderful day with the Best of Friends that anyone one person could ever be blessed to have in their life!”

Looking Back

Pictured left to right: Alfred “Dick” Davis, J.B. Smith, Woolard “Sleepy” Brame & Alf Wall. Roanoke Rapids, N.C. These guys were out riding motorcycles before most of us even knew what one was!

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~ Applying for Social Security Disability ~ If you live a life on the edge, you’re sometimes going to fall over. If you have been injured or have gotten so sick that you can no longer work, you might want to consider applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. SSDI is a federal system designed as a safety net for people who, after years of paying into the system, become too injured or sick to work any longer. When you are employed, you pay into the federal system throughout your professional career--your employer is required to take out SSDI premiums every month. If you look at your check stub, you’ll see the amount that is taken out as your personal contribution to the Social Security system.

SSDI is a notoriously tough program that makes it difficult for people to collect. When you apply, the Federal Government looks at two things to determine your eligibility: 1) have you worked enough “quarter credits,” or have you paid enough INTO the system in order to receive benefits OUT OF the system; and, 2) Do you have a disability—that is, do you have a medical condition, injury, or illness that will prevent you from working for at least twelve months.

If you meet the criteria, then you are generally qualified to receive benefits. The hard part, however, is convincing the Social Security system that you are, in fact, disabled. The process is grueling.

First, your Social Security claim will be assigned to a Level-1 Disability Examiner. Based on the information that you give, that person will order all of your medical records and other information.

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By David Henson Managing partner of HensonFuerst Attorneys.

Once everything is in, the Level-1 Examiner will make an initial determination as to whether you meet the basic criteria for disability benefits.

This part of the process typically takes about 3 to 4 months. Unfortunately, most folks (approximately 92%) are denied at this initial stage. This is when most people look for a lawyer who can represent them throughout their Social Security disability case.

If you are denied at the first level, then the next step is to file what’s called a “Request for Reconsideration,” which sends your application to a higher-level examiner for a second review. This process typically takes an additional 2 to 3 months, and about 88% of cases are still denied.

If that second examiner also denies your application, your next option is to file for a hearing before an administrative law judge who will yet again review your records, hear evidence and testimony in a court hearing, and make a determination in your case. From the time you file for a hearing to the time when you actually appear in front of the judge takes, on average, at least another 15 to 17 months.

If you haven’t hired a lawyer before this step, you’ll definitely want to have one for the hearing. A lawyer on your side can argue the evidence in your case, cross-examine witnesses

If you have specific questions about SSDI, feel free to contact me directly at

dhenson@lawmed.com

(such as medical and vocational experts), and provide additional documentation that may have been missing from your file.

Even if you are ultimately successful, applying for SSDI is a very long process—usually taking 2 or more years. The hardest part of the application process is remaining patient as the system moves forward.

Unfortunately, the Social Security Disability system is run by the federal government and they are slow as molasses.

If the judge in your hearing does not rule in your favor, that’s not necessarily the end of the road. You can appeal the judgment, and you can reapply as many times as you want. In fact, you can appeal a hearing decision AND reapply at the same time, so you can run two different pathways simultaneously in hopes that one of the two will pan out. (You can’t collect twice, but you can keep the application and appeal process going until you get your benefits, or you decide to stop applying.)

One question I’m always asked is whether it is necessary to have a lawyer to apply for SSDI? I may be biased, but in my opinion you will always do better with a lawyer.

Lawyers know the system: We know how to navigate the deadlines you have to meet, we’re familiar with the exact information you need to provide, and we’re used to jumping the government’s hurdles. It is a complicated and highly technical process, and I believe having a lawyer at your side will help improve your odds of being approved. Also, most lawyers handle Social Security Disability cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you only pay if your case is successful.

Ride Safe!

LumiLor is the impressive new technology from Darkside Scientific LLC that promises to revolutionize the custom painting business.

Simply put, LumiLor is painting with light. It is a custom coating system that can be sprayed onto to any surface of any shape and geometry to allow it to produce light when powered by an electrical charge. More than glow in the dark, LumiLor actually produces it’s own light and can glow for tens of thousands of hours.

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Andy Zsinko is an aftermarket painter with over 25 years of experience who developed the idea for LumiLor in 2009. During that fateful day, Zsinko had just completed a special glow-in-the-dark paint job for a friend, but was unhappy about the short life and lack of control of the glow. This frustration prompted Zsinko to begin the search for a solution to the questions, “what if I could control the light, and what if I could make it shine brightly for hours?”

Soon after, he set to work creating a rough version of what would eventually become LumiLor. By June 2010 Zsinko had a prototype formula which he used on a 1976 Kawasaki Police 1000, painting the album cover of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon on the rear box of the machine. After he finished he took the bike to a hotel in Berea, Ohio to meet up with a group of friends and when they saw iconic rainbow jutting from the prism flicker to life their jaws hit the floor. LumiLor has advanced a lot since that seminal moment, now able to emit multiple colors of light and be applied easier and more reliably, and it is now being applied to custom aftermarket jobs.

“The trick to LumiLor was to turn a highly controlled process (used to make EL panels) into something a professional painter can apply with current air gun technology,” explained Zsinko. “With a little research into advanced materials, some time perfecting techniques, and appropriate amounts of serendipity, I was able to unlock the secret.”

LumiLor can be applied to wood, fiberglass, plastics and insulated metal and it becomes one with the surface to which it’s applied. Think of LumiLor as a base coat, onto which you can airbrush effects, topcoat colors, dipcoat, and even chrome. The glow is achieved via simple driver electronics and the few wires needed to link the paint to a battery. It can be customized to respond to sound, to flash in sequenced or strobed patterns and it’s environmentally safe, using aqueous-based and non-toxic materials.

"LumiLor is a revolutionary product that not only is used in the aftermarket world for custom painting but is also used in primary markets for safety purposes as well,” explained Pete Gonzales, LumiLor Laboratories’ Director of Production and Training. “Many products on the market are designed specifically for one substrate and one intended industry, where LumiLor is being developed and tested for all substrates in all industries.” He went on to say, “LumiLor is being introduced to the aftermarket first, any and all ‘paint’ jobs that have incorporated LumiLor into the overall design will always stand apart from any paint job in the industry today, because when the sun goes down all other paint jobs go away, but not LumiLor, that’s when we shine the most!”

Darkside is currently training additional technicians so LumiLor can become more widely available and are currently looking for any and all creative ideas to showcase the technology. If you’re interested in learning more about LumiLor, go to www.LumiLor.com.

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.

PINK HILL, N.C.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. Patriot Hunt’s A Night of Honor Paying tribute to our Wounded Heroes & Gold Star families of fallen warriors. Gates Four Country Club, 6775 Irongate Dr. Dinner at 6:30, live auction starts at 8pm sharp! Live & silent auctions, games & raffles. TICKETS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! Only 200 will be sold! Contact Ken Barnard: 910-237-5951 pbarnard3@nc.rr.com www.patriothunts.com

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WILSON, N.C.

1st Annual Cyctic Fibrosis Foundation Adding Tomorrows Classic Car Show, Cornhole Tourny, Antique Tractors, & Motorcycle Show. Will be held at the Bill Ellis Convention Center 3007 Downing St. Reg. 8am-11am. For more info, please call Alice Langley: 252-291-7190 or Ashley Scott: 252-205-3647 Also, see their ad on page 29 in this issue.

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Luke Fest 2 At The Dog House 3049 Owen Dr. This is a benefit for 4 year old Luke who has terminal brain cancer. Poker ZRun hosted by the Steele Angels. Reg. 11am and first bike out at noon. $15/rider and includes dinner. 50/50, door prizrs and live music. More info - Kim Richardson: 910-309-8484

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Muddy water R/C’s 7th Annual Charities Poker Run Starts Huddle House - Simmons Travel Ctr. - Hwy 301 S. Ends Greensville Ruritan Club - Ruritan Dr. off (58 East).

Reg. fee includes: Scenic ride, BBQ, cole slaw, baked beans, hush puppies, music, door prizes and more! Soda and water provided or bring your beverage of choice. Donation fee $25/ rider and $5/passenger. Proceeds donated to several charities.

If you do not ride a bike you can enjoy the music, food and festivities for $10 per person. Lee Seymour: 434-430-5000

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GARNER, N.C. Lords of Loyalty MC 2014 Charity Blow-Out In support of Military Missions in Action Kickback Jack’s 1405 Garner Station Blvd.

Band, vendors, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, $1 donation for tickets. More info: Cricket 252-903-1903 or Kickback Jack’s: 919-803-5068

ZEBULON, N.C.

Weldon Morgan Poker Run Starts and stops at Tippetts Mill 15218 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Kickstands up at 10:30am. $10/rider and $5 passenger and includes plate. Live music 2pm-6pm. $8 chicken plates 1pm-3pm. 50/50, raffles and door prizes. Come out and celebrate the life of a great man, father and Veteran!

For more info, please call Tippette’s: 252-235-3540

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Rene Duff Benefit and Bike Ride Benefit held at Kennedy Brothers Trucking, 1393 Hwy 241 Rene has lung cancer that has metastasized to his brain and liver. Reg. 9am and kickstands up at 10am. $15 per rider and $5 for passenger. Inlcudes plate. Plates served at 11:30am Also will be a cake sale and 50/50. For more info, contact HardBall: 252-933-0460

AYDEN, N.C.

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The Jim Haywood Ride to Stop Puppy Mills Quad behind Legislative building, 16 West Jones St. $10 per person. Will ride to Raleigh and have lunch and visit with Senators to ask for their support with HB930 and protect puppies and dogs in N.C. This ride is in honor of Jim who, along with his family, helped homeless animals. He was a member of the Ghost Riders MC Wilson. Proceeds will go to Promoting Animal Welfare in NC, a small group supporting the Nash County Animal Shelter where Jim volunteered.

To register and pay online: www.bikersforncpets.com

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Run For The Fallen 9:30am-Noon at Ayden-Grifton High School track. Please join us as we honor NC’s fallen service members who have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. For more info, please contact Kathy Moore: 252-904-6230 or email her at: ncchapter@honorandremember.org

NORFOLK, VA.

Fourth Annual Hampton Roads Military Bike Rally Main Gate Cinema/Nex Parking Lot 1500 Mall Dr. Inspections/ reg. at 0630. Kickstands up 0830 Vendors, concessions, Bike Contest/Show More info: kyle.bouska@navy.mil

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ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C.

Collier Harley-Davidson Bike Night 252-537-6493 www.collierhd.com

316 Premier Blvd.

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7th Annual Hero Day and Bike Rally 110 Town Sq. A motorcycle ride beginning during the Memorial Day weekend parade in Burnsville, NC. Sponsored by the Mount Mitchell Marine Corps League 1266. Ride For A Vet is a motorcycle ride beginning during the Memorial Day weekend parade in Burnsville, Yancey County, NC, which is scheduled for Sat., May 24, 2014 at 12:00 pm. Those interested should register between 10am and 12pm. Cost is $20 per bike, and $10 per extra rider. Reg. will take place on Town Square. This includes dinner for each rider. All riders will ride as the first wave in the Memorial Day parade, and will then leave town for a scenic ride in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There will be live music the night before, refreshments, a raffle, door prizes, and 50/50.

More info: 828-467-0259 rideforavet@rideforavet.com

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GOLDSBORO, N.C.

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.

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Bike Night at Tippett’s Mill 15218 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Free vendor spaces and free camping sites by the water!

Outdoor bar, 50/50, cornhole & more! 252235-3540

GOLDSBORO, N.C.

Miles for Mutts Benefit Bike Ride/Poker Run Reg. noon until 1pm at The Kickstand 904 S. George St. Cost is a bag of dog food/ cat food or $10 Ends at Country Time Tavern 2006 N. Williams St. with cook-out. All proceeds will benefit the Wayne Co. Humane Society Spay/Neuter Program and Pet Pantry. For more info: 919-252-0702 or check out www.goldsborohumanesociety.org or also on Facebook.

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7th Annual Jack Laugherty Ride Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson - 928 N. Winstead Ave. Ride is Rain or Shine! Reg. starts at 9am. Ride starts at 11am. $20/rider and includes breakfast, catered lunch by Doug Sauls, a raffle ticket, entertainment, commemorative pin, live music, escorted ride by Nash Co. Sheriff’s Office through scenic Nash County. For more info call: RMHD 252-446-7292 or Kelley Deal 252-451-8235 (See ad on back cover and page 11) www.facebook.com/rideforknowledge

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Cruizin’ For Childhood Cancer Motorcycle Ride Piggly Wiggly parking lot 712 Washington St. Reg. 8:30am Kickstands up 10am Lunch served at 12pm Reg. $20/bike reg. includes 1 lunch ticket and 1 raffle prize ticket. Lunch included for biker only, rider pays additional $5.00 More info, zachstoychest@gmail.com or go to: www.zachstoychest.org Rain date: June 14

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Jerry Grimes Poker Run/Benefit Bikes/cars $20, passenger $10, reg. 8am, stands up at 9am.

Starts at Shelton’s HD. All poker run participants receive plate.

There will be cake auction, 50/50 drawing, prizes. Donations welcome. Please make checks to: Jerry Grimes Benefit and mail to attention: Tracey Grimes-Lane 206 W. Tarheel Dr. Mount Olive, N.C. 28365 More info, call or text: 919-922-1100 or email: tgrimes7@nc.rr.com

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South Central Bike Fair $500 purse Poker Run, $250 Best in Show Bike Show, live music, food, vendors, bike games, camping available starting Thursday am. $15 weekend or $10 daily. Coolers welcome - no glass! Gates open 2pm Friday. Classic car & bike show, Rodeo Events, Cruise-In! www.Facebook.com/SouthCentral.Fair See ad in this issue on page 33!

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ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.

Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson Bike Night 6pm-9pm 928 N. Winstead Ave. More info: 252-446-7292 www.rockymounthd.com

Lake Gaston Fire Dept. 5th Annual Poker Run at Lake Gaston FD 7609 Hwy 903 in Bracey.

9am-5pm Reg. begins at 9am. All bikes out by 10:30am. Meal to be served after ride. Price included in registration. Vendor spaces available. For more info: 434-636-3473 434-917-6604 or visit: LakeGastonFire.com

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SMITHFIELD, N.C.

N.C. Deaf Blind Associates 3rd Annual Poker Run Reg. starts at 10:30AM at HD shop 1043 Industrial Park Dr. Kickstands up at Noon, $20/rider $10/passenger. Live music by THUNDERSTRUCK, bikini bike wash, BBQ plates & vendors.

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C.

Collier Harley-Davidson Birthday Bash 316 Premier Blvd.

Live music, Free Beer, door prizes, raffles, vendors, food and more! Harley’s Heroes will be here, also! 11am-4pm 252-537-6493 www.collierhd.com

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.

NC EMS Angels Ride For The Cure Dice Run Stoney Creek Fire & Rescue Dept. 651 Country Club Rd. 9am until...Food, music, 50/50, raffles & fun. First bike out at 10am. Rain or Shine!

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