Jan-Feb 2008 Issue #18

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EDITORZ NOTEZ NOTEZ:: as 2008 unfolds, i want to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous new year. may your rides be many, your gas tank always be full and the bumps be few and far between. we all have a lot to be thankful for...just to get up and out of bed every morning and face a new day is a wonderful feeling and a reason to be thankful. so many things are happenin’ in the motorcycle world - all over the world. if you say there is no place to ride to or no event to go to, then you haven’t been on a bike in several years. there is something bike related going on year round in just about every little crack and hole in the wall, within a short ride of your home. my goal is to be back in the saddle and on the road again this spring. we shall see. one step at a time. gotta get rid of the cane first.... please vist our advertisers and tell them you saw ‘em in behind barz. for without them we wouldn’t be. color is costly and they make it possible! they are dedicated to us and us to them. show some love! also, check out the events going on in the upcoming months in the eventz section. there is a lot going on even though we southerners consider this to be the cold time of year, it’s not to cold to ride. you’re a biker, ain’t ya? get out there and ride! doobie

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ON THE COVER: THE 43RD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH, SIGNING THE “BUSH BIKE”, BUILT BY DESPERADO MOTORCYCLES OF TEXAS. SEE STORY ON PAGES 8-9. picture courtesy of Desperado Motorcycles

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CONTENTZ LOCALS LIMELIGHT................6 DESPERADO BUSH BIKE...........8-9 DOIN TIME CHOPPER...........10-11 BIKER BARN OPEN HOUSE.......12-13 CANCER FUND RUN................14 BEHIND BARZ PETZ...............16 BEHIND BARZ WILD EATZ..........19 CHRISTMAS AT WHITETAIL.........20 TYLER CARTER...................21 SPOOKS & SPOKES................22 ROCKY MOUNT H-D TOY RUN........24 VETERANS DAY PERADE............25 WHY GET INVOLVED...............26 J&E TOY RUN.................30-31 BATCHELORS TOY RUN..........32-33 BEHIND BARZ MUGZ...............34 COLLIER CUSTOMER APPRECIATION..35 LOCAL NEWZ.....................36 WORLD NEWZ.....................37 LOOKING BACK...................38 ROLAND ROLAND ROLAND...........40 EVENTZ......................44-45 BB STICKER.....................46

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LOCALS

Limelight

When I opened the doors of Little Richies two and a half years ago it was a low key business due to new management.

We started out only serving our finest homemade country style biscuits. We eventually expanded into serving lunch. With only the freshest hamburgers, hot dogs and other multiple items such as; our daily lunch specials which include barbeque chicken, spaghetti, etc. Our daily specials come with your dessert, two sides, bread, and drink for one set price. Due to our daily customers, new customers, and dedicated employees we are still in business.

Here at Little Richies, we strive to please our customers.

If you would like great customer service and some of the best home cooking in town, stop by Little Richies.

Opened from 6am-2pm daily Monday-Friday.

Located on hwy 301 in Wilson, N.C. just up the road from Cyclemax.

Richie, Teressa (Mom), Crystal, Faye

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FROM THE MIND OF SOREZ THE SCRIBE

Road To Redemption ~by Sorez The Scribe They say that I’m crazy Must be insane Out there riding In thirty degree rain Started out this mornin’ With frost on my sled As long as she starts I don’t mind it a bit Wind chill was 20 Frost on my beard Layers of leather Twisting the wick Was down for so long Every mile counts My road to redemption I’m riding no doubt ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Just Another Biker ~by Sorez The Scribe More than just a way of life This life I live this bike I ride More than tats upon my skin They tell the tale of where I’ve been More than just the words I Scribe Down to earth the poems I write More than just a broken heart When my ol’ lady died in my arms More than just the Patch I wear Above my heart upon my vest There is so much more to my life Than being labeled ‘just another biker’

SEND US YOUR POETRY OR STORIES OF ENTEREST AND YOU JUST MIGHT SEE IT IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF “BEHIND BARZ.” PO BOX 692 NASHVILLE, N.C. 27856 OR BEHINDBARMM@SUDDENLINK.NET

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Reprinted courtesy of the Rapid City Journal - Rapid City, S.D.

By Steve Miller Journal staff A motorcycle built for President George W. Bush’s 2004 re-election campaign is on exhibit at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame.

Bush signed the bike’s gas tank and rode it a short distance, according to the motorcycle’s builder, Jeff Nicklus, owner of Desperado Motorcycles of the Houston area. “The President actually rode it the length of our tractor-trailer, and that was it,” Nicklus said in a phone interview. “He’s the only person who’s ever ridden the motorcycle. He did great,” he said. “Boy, the Secret Service was nervous. They wouldn’t let him ride it outside.”

Nicklus said Bush rode the motorcycle about a week after he had fallen on a bicycle and banged himself up.

Nicklus delivered the “Bush Bike” to the museum in Sturgis last Friday.

photo courtesy Desperado Motorcycles

President George Bush signs the tank of a custom motorcycle built for his re-election campaign in 2004.

The bike is now on display at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame.

The one-of-a-kind custom motorcycles bears the signatures of President George W. Bush; first lady Laura Bush; Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas; Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas; Texas Gov. Rick Perry; California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger; Texas state Sen. Tommy Williams; Ed Gillespie, former chairman of the Republican National Committee; Davis and Howard Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers Band; and builder Jeff Nicklus.

First lady Laura Bush signing the tank of the custom motorcycle built by Desperado Motorcycles of Houston, Texas in 2004.

“It’s the first time a sitting president had a motorcycle built for him,” Nicklus said. Nicklus used a 2005 model Jeff Nicklus Signature Series Desperado Motorcycle with a specialty built TP Engineering 124-cubic-inch, 145-horsepower polished engine; polished six-speed transmission; and chrome wheels in the shape of the “Lone Star” of Texas. It is painted red, white and blue.

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution is airbrushed on the tank, with the signatures underneath.

The motorcycle was used by the Republican National Committee throughout Bush’s 2004 re-election campaign.

“The bike traveled with the president from the convention on,” Nicklus said. It was also on hand for Bush’s inaugural ball in January 2005.

Since then, the motorcycle, which is still owned by Nicklus, returned to Desperado Motorcycles’ headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.

Nicklus said he builds four “one-off” motorcycles a year. He built a motorcycle for the Kids and Chrome fundraiser at the Sturgis rally two years ago.

The Sturgis Museum is the first institution of its kind to exhibit the “Bush Bike” and the first place the public has the opportunity to view it.

In the future, the “Bush Bike” will be offered by the Nicklus family to the Bush Library Foundation and be placed on permanent loan for display purposes at the George W. Bush Presidential Library.

For more information about the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, go to www.sturgismotorcyclemuseum.com For more information about Desperado Motorcycles, go to www.desperadomotorcycles.com

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Jeff Nicklus, owner of Desperado Motorcycles of Houston, Texas, signing the “Bush Bike” that he built.

Desperado Motor Racing & Motorcycles Moves Into New Company Digs

photo courtesy Desperado Motorcycles

The gas tank of this custom motorcycle, dubbed the “Bush Bike,” bears the signatures of President George Bush, first lady Laura Bush, the governor of Texas, two U.S. senators and other Republican officials. The motorcycle is on display at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame in Sturgis, South Dakota.

Magnolia, TX. On January 2, 2007, Desperado Motor Racing & Motorcycles Inc., announced that the company has completed the move into the companies new six (6) acre Corporate Office and Manufacturing Facility located in Magnolia, Texas.

“Our new facility will, for the first time in Desperado’s eleven (11) year history,place all our major manufacturing processes in one location.” says Jeff Nicklus, Company Founder and CEO. “The new siz acre Desperado Complex has a total of six (6) seperate buildings that will facilitate every phase of our manufacturing process. We are, for all intense and purposes, now under one roof. Our new facilities will allow us the oportunity to compete on a much larger stage while increasing our production, quality control, product design, engineering and our proprietary in-house parts production.” Nicklus continued.

Desperado Motorcycles builds a complete range of signature, limited edition and custom motorcycles entirely by hand, representing the pinnacle of biking style and passion.

To learn more about these incredible motorcycles, visit the Desperado Motorcycles website at: www.desperadosmotorcycles.com courtesy: Desperado Motorcycles website

photo courtesy Desperado Motorcycles

We contacted the White House for further remarks and the President and First Lady were unavailable for comment.

photo courtesy Desperado Motorcycles

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I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH PRISON MINISTRY SINCE 1986. WE GO INTO PRISONS AND ENCOURAGE THE MEN TO LIVE A LIFE PLEASING GOD. BUT THE GUYS WHO DO NOT WANT TO HEAR ANYTHING ABOUT GOD ARE HARD TO REACH. THEY WILL NOT COME OUT FOR THE PROGRAMS WE PUT ON. WE HAVE STRONG MEN, SINGERS AND ATHLETES TALK TO THEM, BUT THEY STILL REFUSE TO COME OUT OF THE BARRACKS. WHEN WE BRING THE MOTORCYCLES TO THE PRISONS WE RIDE ALL THE BIKES AROUND THE PRISON AND WAKE THEM ALL UP. THEN WE RIDE THE BIKES INTO THE PRISON AND ALMOST ALL OF THEM COME OUT. GOD CALL US TO BE FISHERS OF MEN. BRINGING THE BIKES INTO THE COMPOUND IS KINDA LIKE CHUMMING THE WATERS. YOU GOT TO GET THEM NEAR THE BOAT BEFORE YOU CAN CATCH THEM. MANY OF THE GALS RIDE THEIR OWN BIKES INTO THE PRISON, INCLUDING MY WIFE, SHARON. SHE IS A GREAT WITNESS TO THEM. SHE TELLS THEM HOW SHE PUT UP WITH ME FOR 11 YEARS OF OUR MARRIAGE AND SHE SAW ME BECOME A MAN OF GOD IN 1985 AND I HAVE BEEN CLEAN EVER SINCE. WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED SINCE 1974.

THE GIRLS SHOW THE MEN THAT THERE IS HOPE FOR BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS. I BUILT THE ‘DOIN TIME’ CHOPPER IN 2005 AND SHE HAS BEEN IN 39 PRISONS SO FAR. THIS BIKE SHOWS THE MEN THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE ON THE OUTSIDE THAT CARE FOR THEM AND ARE WAITING TO HELP THEM WHEN THEY GET OUT. SO, NEXT TIME YOU SEE THAT GREEN DEPT. OF CORRECTION SIGN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD YOU MUST KNOW THAT IT MEANS THAT THERE ARE OVER 1,000 GUYS OR GALS LIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN A PRISON SO, SAY A PRAYER FOR THEM. MANY OF THEM ARE GETTING OUT AND ARE MOVING RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO YOU. ORLANDO, FLORIDA continued next page

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Al & Sue Hoover on their Thunder Mountain Chopper

TINA, CINDY, JESICA, SHARON, DEBBIE, SUE

Chaplain Al Paquette with the guys.

Rev. Al and his wife, Sharon, today.

DOIN’ TIME CHOPPER Rev. Al and his wife, Sharon, a few years ago.

DO YOU WANT THE SAME PERSON THAT WENT TO PRISONLIVING NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR DO YOU WANT A (CHANGED) MAN OF GOD? REV. AL

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BIKER BARN OPEN HOUSE

STORY & PHOTOS: JOHNNIE KING - UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

ON OCTOBER 20TH, GARY AND THE CREW AT THE BIKER BARN HELD THEIR ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE. IT WAS A GREAT DAY FOR A RIDE OUT TO SPRING HOPE TO ENJOY THE GREAT HOSPITALITY FROM THE STAFF AT THE BIKER BARN. SEVERAL OTHERS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE FESTIVITIES AND ARRIVED EARLY TO GET REGISTERED FOR THE BIKE SHOW, PURCHASE DOOR PRIZE TICKETS, AND 50/50 TICKETS, AS WELL AS, BROWSE AROUND THE STORE FOR SPECIALS. THE GIRLS INSIDE WERE MORE THAN HELPFUL AND GREETED EVERYONE AS THEY CAME IN TO LOOK. SEVERAL CLUBS MADE THE RIDE OUT TO THE BARN TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR ALL THE YEARS THE BIKER BARN HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS, INCLUDING: SOUTHERN SIN, THE ENFORCERS, THE DESPERADOS, AND EDGECOMBE COUNTY GHOST RIDERS. BRANDON, BRUCE, AND HOG COOKED UP SOME GREAT PORK CHOPS AND HAD HOT DOGS, POTATOES AND THE TRIMMINGS TO GO ALONG WITH IT. THE CROWD MINGLED AROUND TALKING AND VOTING FOR THEIR FAVORITE IN THE BIKE SHOW. WITH ALL THE VOTES IN THE WINNER OF “BEST IN SHOW” WENT TO RICK LANGLEY OF NASHVILLE, NC. AS THE SUN STARTED TO DRIFT LOW IN THE SKY, FOLKS STARTED TO SADDLE UP AND HEAD ON OUT. THE OPEN HOUSE WAS A BIG SUCCESS AND EVERYONE HAD A GOOD TIME TALKING ABOUT THE RIDES OF THE SUMMER.

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THE GIRLS READY TO WAIT ON CUSTOMERS

THE CREW SELLING TICKETS

GARY, OWNER OF THE BIKER BARN, IN BLACK. ALMA XXXXX AND HUSBAND BRUCE. ALMA COOKED (4) PANS OF HOMEMADE BANNANA PUDDING.

BRANDON & BRUCE AND A GRILL FULL OF CHOPS!

RICK LANGLEY FROM NASHVILLE, N.C. WON “BEST IN SHOW.”

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4TH ANNUAL CANCER FUND RUN story: Lynn James photos: Doobie

ON NOVEMBER 3, 2007 THE GUARDIANS OF THE CROSS HELD THEIR 4TH ANNUAL CANCER FUND RUN. 60-75 BIKES MET AT THE FELLOWSHIP OF PRAISE CHURCH OF GOD IN ROCKY MOUNT. THEY LEFT FROM THERE FOR A NICE COUNTRY SIDE RIDE. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY IT WAS FOR A RIDE! THE SCENIC RIDE ENDED AT THE CASTALIA FIRE DEP. IN CASTALIA, N.C. WHERE EVERYONE FILLED UP ON SOUP AND CHILI. THERE WAS A SILENT AUCTION, 50/50 DRAWING, AND TOO MANY DOOR PRIZES GIVEN AWAY TO GIVE YOU ALL THE NAMES. IT WAS A GREAT TURNOUT FOR A GREAT CAUSE!!! THE WERE TWO RECIPIENTS OF THE RUN THIS YEAR; A TEENAGER FROM ROCKY MOUNT, MEGAN HODGES AND DEBBIE (DOOBIE) SYKES. BOTH RECEIVED A CHECK FOR $1100.

THE CANCER FUND RUN HAS LOST MANY OF THEIR RECIPIENTS TO CANCER SO WE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SPECIAL MENTION OF THEM THIS YEAR....

SUE JAMES SMITH, JEAN WORRELL BOBBITT, ANGELA EVANS, AND JANIE BAKER ARE FOUR OF THE 9 RECIPIENTS THAT WE HAVE HAD IN THE LAST 4 YEARS. PRAISE GOD FOR THE OTHER 5 WHO ARE STILL FIGHTING THE CANCER OR WHO HAVE BEATEN IT. WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS YEARS EVENT. WITHOUT YOU NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE.

Bikers registering for the run.

Bill

Danny James (GOTC President) center, pictured with Megan and her family.

Prayer before the run.

Bill Shorts of Wilson, N.C. winner of 50/50 raffle.He is a member of New Horizon Riders M/C of Wilson.

Paul & Demetre

Members of Guardians of the Cross

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Robert Tony (Bikers for Christ)

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DREAM RIDE At 70 miles per hour On a sunny summer day The wind whipping through my hair Blows my troubles away At 80 miles per hour On a southern starry night Moon reflecting off the chrome Just makes life seem right

At 100 miles per hour The adrenaline just kicked in If the law man spots me Well, I’ll worry about that then

Bob Bryant

At 90 miles per hour Cruisin’ down the interstate I’m glad I changed the stock pipes Decided on the straight

Poetry

I just hit a One hundred and ten The front end starting to shake Maybe I shoulda cut back A few degrees on the rake At 120 miles per hour My heart thumpin’ like adrum If I happen to lose it now It would be more than crash and burn At 130 miles per hour “Hey quit shakin’ me” “What do ya mean time to get up” “What do ya mean a dream”

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ostrich** OS TRICH DELIVERS RED ME AT FLA VOR WITH 40% OF THE FAT OF RED ME AT. THAT IS A WHOPPING N UMBER! OSTRICH MEAT FLAVOR MEAT. NUMBER! TRICH IS ALRE ADY VERY POPULAR IN RES TA URANTS IN EUROPE AND AMERICA. IT IS POISED TO BECOME OSTRICH ALREADY RESTA TAURANTS OS “THE PREMIER RED ME AT OF THE NEXT CE NTURY”, ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL CULINARY REVIEW. MEAT CENTURY”, THE REASON IS SIMPLE. NO OTHER MEAT COMBINES THE FLAVO, VERSATILITY AND NUTRICIONAL BENEFITS OF OSTRICH. OSTRICH IS THE HEALTHIEST RED MEAT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC !!! TRY IT AND YOU’LL AGREE!

BY USING OSTRICH MEAT, EVEN THE MOST AVID BEEF LOVER WILL SATISFY THEIR CRAVING FOR BEEF WHILE MAKING A CONSCIENTIOUS DECISION TOWARDS HEALTHIER EATING! OSTRICH STEAK CAN BE PREPARED AS ANY FINE RED MEAT, AND IS ALWAYS GREAT ON THE GRILL. gROUND OSTRICH IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE FOR REDUCING FAT AND CHOLESTEROL IN ANY OF YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES FOR MEAT LOAF, TACOS, AND BURGERS. CALERIES PROTEIN GM FAT GM CHOLEST. GM CALCIUM MG ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

COMPARISON CHART (3OZ./85GM.)**

OSTRICH

97

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2

58

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CHICKEN

140

27

3

73

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TURKEY

125

35

3

59

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BEEF

240

21

15

77

9

PORK

275

24

19

84

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Ostrich Burgers** Ingredients: 1 lb ground Ostrich 1 clove garlic, finely minced 2 tbls finely chopped onion 1 tsp olive oil 1 lb ground ostrich meat 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp salt photo: courtesy of BirdBrain Ostrich Ranch Inc. 1. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Gently mix onion and garlic mixture with meat, salt and pepper.

2. For skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Form three patties 1/2" thick and 3 1/3" in diameter, and saute about two minutes on each side. for grill: Preheat grill, brush meat with oil and grill about 4 minutes on each side.

3. Serve on your favorite bun or bread with grilled onions, and/or sauteed mushrooms, guacamole, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, french fries, or chips of your choice

**OSTRICH RECIPE, INFO & COMPARISON CHART courtesy of: Birdbrain ostrich ranch inc.

SHERRILLS FORD, N.C. 704-483-1620

WWW.BIRDBRAINRANCH.COM

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CHRISTMAS AT WHITETAIL LANDING story & photos: Vinney

On December 14th, Whitetail Landing had their first Christmas party under their new ownership. There was a large crowd in attendance, the food was provided by Whitetail Landing. The “Locos” (locals) & their guests contributed gifts for each other.

The Bill Lyerly band played all night and everyone had a great time!!

Make sure you stop by Whitetail Landing, especially if you’ve never been there - you’re in for a treat!! You’ll enjoy the rustic & southern charm, while drinking the coldest beer in town. We are open seven days a week from 12noon - until the party is over. There is live entertainment every weekend + a free cookout on Sunday. Whether you’re in the mood for a cold beer, mixed beverage & a down right good time, Whitetail Landing is the place to be.

Located on hwy 117 s. in Goldsboro sitting on the Neuse River.

Bikers and non-bikers welcome, always!!!

WAYNE COUNTY GHOST RIDERS

BILL LYERLY

RENEE WITH SON, CORY.

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JASON, BILL, RENEE & DEXTER

JASON

TYLER CARTER STORY: SARA JOHNSON

PHOTO: ANGEL EYES

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On Friday August 3 19 year old Tyler Carter from Snow Hill North Carolina had taken his uncles motorcycle out for an enjoyable cruise around his community, when only 2 miles away from home he loss control of the bike. His mom and step dad, Bennie and Sara Johnson had gone on vacation and received that dreaded call that their son had been in a wreck. Tyler was taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital in Goldsboro, which we thought Tyler had a bad laceration over his eye.

When his parents arrived, the attending ER physician told them that Tyler had serious internal injuries which their trauma unit couldn’t accommodate. Tyler was then air lifted to Pitt County Memorial hospital in Greenville.

Tyler arrived in Greenville and indeed had lost blood supply to his left kidney; his colon had detached; laceration to his spleen, broken collarbone, two fractures in his back, fractured scapula and broken nose. Tyler spent the next three days with back to back surgeries just to repair his colon and to remove his left kidney. While recovering from his three major surgeries, Tyler developed sepsis, an infection which placed him on three life support systems. He was on 100% ventilator, 24 hr continuous dialysis for his kidney, and a catheter to regulate his heart. The Doctors where extremely worried that he wouldn’t make it, and all I could do was pray. I put Tyler in God’s hands, because I was helpless to him, and when people would ask “what can I do to help” my reply was, please pray for him. I placed my faith in God and I didn’t discriminate any denominations who prayed for him, I just needed those prayers answered. Continuously, doctors after doctors would express to us that it didn’t look good, but I was always calm. Bennie and I would keep those comments to ourselves, for we didn’t want our loved ones to know the grim news. I kept wondering when the dark shadow would leave.

Then the day came when Tyler woke up in ICU, he couldn’t talk since he had tubes in every possible place imagined. He tried to communicate with us by writing. He tried to scribble down, “when will I be able to talk”? We told him as soon as those tube came out, well that night he pulled out his ventilator and feeding tubes, and we knew at that moment that our prayers where being answered. Tyler soon left ICU and spent a total of 5 ½ weeks in the hospital. He is now back home, only with outpatient rehab to work on his upper body. We give God all the praise and glory! Tyler is a student at Lenoir Community College in Kinston. He is enrolled in the Automotive Technology Systems Program.

The Tuscarora M/C held a benefit for Tyler on Saturday, October 27th in Snow Hill, N.C. They sold barbeque plates and held a live auction. The band, “Suretta” was on hand for the benefit.

Thanks to all who participated and gave their support.

BENNIE, SARA & TYLER

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Spooks and Spokes story & photos: Johnnie King

It was a howling good night at Carolina Billiards, November 3rd. It was the first ever, Spooks and Spokes run, put on by Bill Houston.

Although Halloween was over for the kids on this particular night, the bikers came out to have a little fun of their own. The bar was decked out with bales of hay and carved pumpkins. There were spiders hanging from the ceiling and cob webs strung.

The night was a bit chilly but it didn’t stop atleast 30 riders from participating in the three stop run for best hand. They started out at Carolina Billiards in Wilson, N.C.at 7:30 pm and headed out to The Breeze in Elm City, N.C. to draw their first card and warm up a bit before heading out to Handle Barz in Lucama, N.C. Once again, they had to warm up for a bit before tackling the last leg back to Carolina Billirads by 9:30pm.

While they were out riding the run, the rest stayed behind to get the party started. The bar was full of people ready to show the ghosts and goblins how it was done. Bill laid out some Bill’s BBQ, boiled potatoes and corn sticks for everyone, while Gene Ezzell played music. After eating, Bill named the “best monster bike.” Stewart Vester won this award and $25 to go along with it for his ‘Bat Bike.’ Stewert said it was amazing what you can do with old mud flaps when you try. He cut bat wings out of them and mounted them to the front and rear of his bike, placed a small jack-o-lantern on the back, and cut a bat design out and put it on the headlight. Although Kris Wilson didn’t win, you could tell he had put some thought into the design on his bike, as well. Kris put a skull on top of the headlight, a spine right under the headlight and a leg on either side of the bike. Hence, “the skeleton bike” arose.

Bill got all the contestants for the costume contest together and let the crowd choose the best costume. The winner of the $25 “Best Costume” went to no other than Connie Coley, dressed as a gypsy.

The 50/50 drawing of $85 went to Trish Bass and the winner of the “Best Hand” went to Jeff Jenkins. Jeff drew trip 4’s on the ride and netted a cool $150.

The gals decorating the billiards should be given a lot of credit for their hard work in carving all those pumpkins. Paula Garris, Deborah Summerlin and Tina Wilson were the creators of the carved jack-olanterns, as well as, getting the decorations set up. These gals did a great job of decorating and greeting everyone when they came out to party.

Bill Houston thanked everyone for attending the party and said that it was a great turn out. However, it should be us thanking him because Bill always sponsors some great runs for the biker community. This year alone, Bill has sponsored an ‘Iron Ass Run’, ‘Tin Butt Run’, ‘Christmas in July Toy Run’, ‘Moonlight Run’, ‘Spooks and Spokes Run’ and the ‘December Toy Run for Tots Ride’.

For everyone who has never been to Carolina Billiards, you should stop by, chat with Bill, have a cold one, and let him introduce you to “Wingnut” (the counting dog), AND while you are there, find out when his next run will be.

Decorators: Paula Garris, Deborah Summerlin, and Tina Wilson

‘Best Monster Bike’ - Stewert Vester photo: Judy Vester

‘Best Hand’ with trip 4’s went to Jeff Jenkins.

Bill Houston & passenger arriving back at Carolina Billiards from the ride.

Bobby Braswell comparing heads with the pumpkin.

Skeleton bike - Chris Wilson

Best Costume - Connie Coley

Chaser and Judy dancing to the music of DJ Gene Ezzell.

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Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson held their annual HOG Chapter Toy Run on 11 November 2007. It was a huge turn-out with over 600 motorcycles registering for the bike run. It was estimated that atleast 1500 people were in attendance.

Gardner’s Barbeque served lunch and it was great food, as always. The band, “Twist of Fate” was on hand jamming for the crowd. Many nice door prizes were given away, including a Harley-Davidson iron & wood bench, gift certificates to local merchants and a gift certificate from Rocky Mount H-D was won by Randy Robinson to bring his bike in and have it pimped.

A 50/50 ticket of $638 was drawn and the big prize, a 2008 1200N Nightster was given away, also. The winner of the bike was Jody Peterson Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Santa and Mrs. Claus rode in the parade that was escorted by the Nash Co. Sheriff’s Dept. through scenic Nash Co. Many toys were collected, as well as, donations for the Toys For Tots. Thanks to all who attended and showed your support! It was a grand success!

SANTA & MRS. CLAUS

SOME OF THE TOYS COLLECTED.

DRAWING FOR THE NIGHTSTER!

photo: tim pyle

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GARDNER’S SERVING UP THE MASSES.

BIKER WINNER! JODY

THERE WERE THREE FOOD LINES AND THEY ALMOST STRETCHED TO WINSTEAD AVE.

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VETERANS DAY PARADE

Some of those attending the parade to show their support to the VETS

story & photos: Johnnie King On November 11th, the city of Kinston honored the Veterans with a parade. The Edgecombe County Ghost Riders, were honored to be invited to participate in this ceremony, to honor the Veterans of the wars past, as well as, the war our country is currently engaged in. Several riders from around Kinston and the surrounding area also came to ride and show their support to the Veterans of this great nation. To some, war is the empathy of their lives andfrown apon it and the men and women that fight to help us live our lives in the land of the free. But, without these brave men and women our country would not have surrvived as long as it has, with the freedom that we sometimes take for granted in our every day lives. They gave their lives to what they believed in and that is the country they live in, the people that dwell within her borders, and the freedom to choose.

Several people forgot about the Veterans of this country on this very important day that was set aside for them after World War I (also known as Amistice Day). Veterans Day is largely intended to thank Veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their sacrafice to their countries national security is appreciated, and to honor those who served - not only those who died Alan Hoffman with Vietnam era LOCH helicopter - have sacraficed and done their duty to protect the country in which we live.

This was a day to give our thanks to them and their families for their dedication, their courage, their bravery, and their commitment to pursueing our freedom from tyranny and oppression.

After the parade the procession gathered in the park for a speech from the commander of the local VFW, who thanked all who attended. Alan Hoffman from WNCT-TV came to show a Vietnam era LOCH helicopter that was actually used in Vietnam. There were ROTC students and color guard from Kinston High School, as well as, a Marine Color Guard. The Disabled Veterans of America, the Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars set up concession stands and served hot dogs, hamburgers, corn dogs, etc. to the crowd that had come to show their appreciation to all the Veterans of the Armed Forces.

We, as Americans, are blessed that we have men and women of their caliber and courage to stand up for our country and offer the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe.

To the men and women who fought for our freedom and the freedom of our country, I would just like to say, thanks you for the sacrifice you and your families have given to keep this great nation of ours FREE. To the World War I, World War Alan Hoffman (WNCT TV) & Duke II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Gulf War Veterans you are not forgotten in Edgecombe County Ghost Rider. my eyes nor the eyes of this country. You are the unsung heroes of this land...

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Officer, S. Jackson, Kinston Police Dept.

Bikers getting instructions from Officer Jackson Kinston HS Color Guard

Edgecombe County Ghost Riders

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WHY GET INVOL VED IN BIKER’S RIGHTS? INVOLVED By: Vinny Neuman There is an old saying in the bikers’ rights community: “Just because you don’t take an interest in politics, doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.”

Nothing could be more true. We as bikers love the freedoms we have to ride down the road wide open. But those freedoms and many others are constantly being attacked by our state and federal lawmakers. Many legislators now ride, and that helps a lot. But the majority of them don’t ride and that is where the problem lies.

This year in North Carolina the Concerned Bikers Association (CBA) and others have been fighting many bills that threaten our freedoms and threaten our safety. First, there was a bill that would outlaw non-DOT (novelty) helmets. How many of you reading this article ride with a non-DOT helmet? I know I do in the hot summer months. That bill was crushed by the bikers’ rights folks in North Carolina. CBA members and others called and emailed their legislators hundreds of times to convince the NC Senate Transportation Committee to vote down that bill.

NC CBA members and others also just lobbied for a bill that will provide a defense for anyone ticketed while going through a red light where the traffic signal inductive sensor did not pick up their motorcycle. That is an issue that has effected ever biker at one time or another. The bill passed the NC House and Senate and is currently waiting for the Governor’s signature.

The CBA and others are working on several other issues as well. There is gang legislation currently being debated in NC that will label just about every motorcycle organization as a criminal gang. There is also a current NC bill that will reduce the duration of a motorcycle learner’s permit. That bill is clear biker discrimination.

Are you, the average rider even aware of all this? If not, this is your wake up call. This is serious business folks and we all need to be involved or we will pay some serious consequences for our apathy.

There are several basic, easy, and inexpensive things you can do to help. The first thing you should do is join a motorcyclist rights organization (MRO). It only takes about $25 per year. That will get you in touch with the right people who are on the front lines of these fights. MROs like the CBA in NC and ABATE in SC are the largest and most experienced groups fighting for your rights. Give them a helping hand with a membership. f you would like to take your participation to the next level, attend some MRO chapter meetings. The worst thing that could happen to you is that you will meet some friendly bikers to ride with. The best thing that can happen is that you will meet some life-long brothers and sisters who you will call your best friends.

Don’t be embarrasses because you may not be up on your civics knowledge or your understanding of government.

MROs will teach you all you need to know about how to lobby. Lobbying is not difficult. Lobbying can be as easy as just sending a basic e-mail to a legislator asking him (her) to support or oppose a biker bill.

Please consider helping frame the future of motorcycling for you and your children by getting involved in biker’s rights.

See the CBA in North Carolina (www.cba-abatenc.org) and ABATE of SC (www.abatesc.com) in South Carolina.

Vinny Neuman Legislative Coordinator Chatham County CBA www.NCRider.com

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2007 MDA CONTRIBUTIONS REACH $5.1 MILLION

Press releaseMILWAUKEE(September 3, 2007) - Harley-davidson 2007 fundraising for the Muscular Distrophy Association reached $5.1 million, bringing cumulative fundraising for mda since 1980 to more than $65 million. The announcement was made during the annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company President and Chief Operating Officer, Jim McCaslin, presented the $5.1 million check on behalf of those who raised funds for MDA. Joining McCaslin on the telethon broadcast were representatives from the Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association who raised more than $1 million this year during their twentieth annual Ride for Life.

Also participating in the broadcast were representatives from Kutter Harley-Davidson in Janesville, Wisconsin; Mitchell’s Modesto and Jamestown Harley-Davidson in California; Cycle Connection Harley-Davidson in Joplin, Missouri and Wild Boar Harley-Davidson of Grand Rapids, Michigan who also hosted top MDA fundraising events this year.

Harley-Davidson fundraising activities for the Muscular Distrophy Association took place over the 12-month period leading up to the Telethon and including pledge rides, dealer fundraisers, motorcycle raffles, black and blue ball fundraising dinners and pin sales.

Harley-Davidson has been a national sponsor of the Muscular Distrophy Association since 1980.

The funds raised support life-saving research, comprehensive medical care for children and adults with neuromuscular disease, and MDA summer camps.

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Sacred Flames Tattoos and Body Piercing

Sacred Flames Tattoos and Body Piercing is a premier tattoo shop in Wilson, N.C.Sacred Flames is owned and operated by Terry Edwards, who is also the lone, talented tattoo artist. As well as managing the business and tattooing, he is the body piercer, too. Working along side him is his equally talented custom artist, Heather.

We specialize in custom-drawn tattoo designs of any subject to meet the customers’ specifications. Basically, you name it, we can draw it. There is a $20 custom art fee, but that fee insures that your design is an original and will only be seen on your body after the tattoo is completed.

The shop itself is health department certified, with a sterile environment and disposable equipment.

While tattooing appointments can sometimes be arranged, walk-ins are always welcome.

Sacred Flames also offers a wide selection of body jewelry and hand-blown glass products.

Many new customers are referred to us by members of Sacred Flames’ satisfied clientel.

As well as being in the body modification business, Sacred Flames is an active and respected part of the community, sponsoring local sports teams, donating prizes to charity events and even holding the occasional benefit concert.

So, before you head out of town to get a tattoo or body piercing, or are unfortunate enough to visit a ‘boot-leg’ shop, stop by Sacred Flames and discover a friendly atmosphere where art meets flesh.

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J & E HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOY RUN 2007

story: Cindy photos: Cindy & Donnie

J & E Harley-Davidson and the U S Marine Corps enjoyed a very successful toy run on November 17, 2007. It was awesome! So many bikes, so many bikers, so many TOYS that day! O yeah, did I forget to mention so much great food and fellowship. Thanks to all the generous bidders who will help make it possible for one more child to have a big smile on their face this Christmas morning. From all the staff at J and E Harley-Davidson, Thank You all for all your business in the past and in the future and have a wonderful Holiday Season. Most of all, enjoy your family and freinds and RIDE SAFE!

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‘THE WARDEN’ GOT ME!!!

LOOKS LIKE THIS GUYS PASSENGER HAD A ROUGH RIDE....

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NAUGHTY OR NICE?

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TYLOR WON THIS HELMET: THE LAST DOOR PRIZE OF THE DAY.

WAYNE JOHNSTON WINNER OF THE WOODEN BIKE.

14th Annual Bachelor’s Toy Run In Loving memeory of Snooks Robins story: Lynn James

On Dec. 1, 2007 Bachelor’s Tavern parking lot was full that day and had over flow into the parking lots next door. There were approximately 200 bikes directed into the parking lot by Clayton Miller and that isn’t counting the cars and trucks. The Bikers left out at 2pm for Ephesus Baptist Church to deliver the toys for the Tar River Baptist Ass. . The toy run was a huge success with three truck loads of toys and $3770 cash donations. They had 50/50 drawing, many door prizes donated to be given away, and a rocking motorcycle (donated by Mike) drawing. There were a lot of things to do that day and Santa was even there to greet the children. Steve, Jimmy, and Randy cooked the pig and an awesome job they did. The gang got together on Friday night and fixed up the famous weenies and bacon; and the shishkebabs that everyone looks for when they get there. This year was the best turn out yet and a beautiful day for the ride.

However, it was also a sad time for some of us who knew Snooks, because he passed away in September.

Our thoughts and prayers are always with Kitty, and Joshua Robbins. Snooks, along with Charlie Bogey and Danny James started this 14 years ago as a poor boy Toy Run with the help from others such as Donald Perry, Gene Vick and Steve Bachelor. Without these people the Toy Run would not be the success it is today.

And it was all for the Kids, they wanted these children to have a Christmas that some of them did not.

We would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all that helped this year with the event. All the bikers, non bikers, sponsors for t-shirts, the cooks, the donators of all door prizes and cash donations (there were so many that it would take up so much space to name the all) ; and Doug Roberts for all he did and the use of Bachelor’s Tavern.

PREACHER DANNY JAMES

THERE GOES WENDY! JIMMY AND SOME OF THE GALS. photo: angel eyes

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BIKES LEAVING ON THE TOY RUN. STEVE SAYS THE LINE STARTS HERE!

SANTA ON ONE OF HIS MANY RIDES!

UNCLE DON DJ EXTRAORDINARE!

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WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO GET ONE OF THESE UNDER YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE?

COLLIER HARLEY-DAVIDSON CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY IT WAS A COLD AND RAINY DAY. QUITE UNLIKE THE PREVIOUS DAYS OF MID 70 TO NEAR 80 DEGREE TEMPERATURES. NONETHELESS, IT WAS HOT INSIDE COLLIER HARLEY-DAVIDSON! ON 15 DECEMBER 2007 COLLIER HARLEY-DAVIDSON IN ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. HELD THEIR CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY. NO BIKE RUNS OR LONG MOTORCYCLE RIDES OR POKER HANDS TO DEAL WITH, JUST AN ENJOYABLE DAY OF EATING, SOCIALIZING, AND SHOPPING. CARROL AND RUSSELL SNIDER PREPARED THE BIG SPREAD OF BARBEQUE, POTATOES, SLAW, AND HUSHPUPPIES. LINDA BIRDSONG PREPARED THE DELIGHTFUL FINGER FOOD. IT WAS AN ALL DAY FOOD FEST. WE ATE WHEN WE GOT THERE, SHOPPED, TALKED A LITTLE, SHOPPED SOME MORE, AND ATE AGAIN. THE FUN AND FESTIVITIES LASTED ALL DAY LONG. THERE WERE ALSO, TWO MAGICIANS ON HAND WOWING THE CROWD, CHRISTOPHER BAYS AND CHRISTOPHER JAMES, BOTH OF JACKSONVILLE, N.C. THEY HAD THE KIDS AND ADULTS ALL STUMPED WITH THEIR UNIQUE MAGICAL TALENT. DOUG NEWBY WAS IN FOR THE GATHERING ALL THE WAY FROM SMITHFIELD, VIRGINIA, HE HAD HIS PUP, BUSTER. SANTA CLAUS WAS ALSO THERE, GREETING THE FOLKS AND LISTENING TO CUSTOMERS CHRISTMAS WISHES. IT WAS A FUN DAY AT COLLIER’S! THIS IS THEIR SECOND CHRISTMAS AT THEIR NEW LOCATION, 316 PREMIER BLVD. RIGHT OFF OF I-95 (EXIT 173) IN ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. STOP BY AND SEE THEM. THEY ALWAYS TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY.

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COLLIER HARLEY-DAVIDSON 316 PREMIER BLVD. ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. 252-537-6493 TUCKER WEARING HIS LEATHER BIKER JACKET

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THE COLLIER CLAN

MAGICIAN CHRISTOPHER BAYS

DOUG NEWBY AND BUSTER

STEVE GARNER

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LOCAL NEWZ HALLOWEEN 2007 Sofia went as a ‘biker chic’ Joe as a ‘skeleton’ and Olivia as a 1920’s ‘flapper girl’

Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival 2007 Little Miss Pumpkin Queen Pageant Little Miss Pumpkin, Leah Longmire daughter of Alfred and April Longmire.

1st Runner Up, Destiny Hope Ayscue daughter of Andru and Christie Ayscue

Georgetown, Texas

STILL COUNTING

Happy 94th Birthday Mammy Keeter!

From your family.

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VOWS RENEWED

On September 9th, 2007 Margaret and Wayne Keeter renewed their vows of 50 years at a ceremony with family and friends. (lft. to rt.) Lynn James, daughter of couple (Matron of Honor) holding Krysia Ayscue, great-grandaughter (Flower Girl). Laura Hux, sister of Bride (Bridesmaid). Destiny Ayscue, great-grandaughter (Jr. Bridesmaid). Dylan Ayscue, great-grandson (Ring Bearer). Wayne and Margaret Keeter (Bride & Groom). Arnold Keeter, son of couple (Best Man). AJ Keeter, grandson (Groomsman). Willie James II, grandson (Groomsman).

world newZ THOUSANDS BID FAREWELL TO WORLD’S GREATEST DAREDEVIL Butte, Montana - Five thousand mourners, including Hollywood icons and sports stars, joined together in an emotional farewell to Evel Knievel as he was laid to rest on 10 December 2007.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier and actor Mathew McConaughey paid tribute at a memorial service before a private funeral for Knievel.

Knievel died at age 69 on 30 November 2007,in Clearwater, Florida after finally succumbing to nearly a three-year bout with the terminal lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The funeral service was held at the in Butte, Montana at the Butte Civic Center, the towns largest indoor venue.

The 1960’s and 70’s were the peak of Knievel’s career. He grasped national attention jumping buses and trucks. He even attempted to jump a ‘rocket cycle’ over the Snake River Canyon in Idaho.

EWEN MCGREGOR’S GREAT MOTORCYCLE JOURNEY Scottish actor, Ewen McGregor is preparing to film a third installment in his “Long Way” documentary TV series.

The star will reunite with actor pal, Charley Boorman for a motorcycle journey from Cape Horn through South and Central America to California The program follows 2004’s “Long Way Around,” which filmed their adventures as the pair rode 19,000 miles around the world, and 2007’s “long Way Down,” in which they rode from Scotland to Cape Horn.

EWEN MCGREGOR

The series is due to air in 2009.

The city of 32,000, which locals refer to as “Butte, America,” has for the past six years hosted a summer festival called “Evel Knievel Days.”

Evel Knievel maintained a lifelong connection to his hometown of Butte, Montana, a former copper mining boomtown in the Rocky Mountains.

HYANiDE Want a 4 wheeler, dirt bike, and snowmobile all wrapped up into one?

Then, put the HYANIDE on your list. The Hyanide is a world concept vehicle created by German designers, Oliver Keller and Tillman Schlootz.This year’s competition showcased vehicles made especially for California’s diverse and often rugged topography.

Named for its supposed resemblance to a crouching hyena, the Hyanid is designed to run on flexible rubber tread that spans the machine’s entire underside. So if any part of the bottom is touching the ground, the Hyanide should be able to move, no matter how deep the quagmire, no matter how rough the terrain. The tank-like tread consists of 77 identical segments --each made from hard plastic covered with tire rubber --- held together by kevlar rope. Each segment flexes independently, making the tread significantly more limber than if its components were rigid. Not only does this setup help with traction, but it would allow the tank-cum-motorcycle to corner like no other vehicle.

Both the front and rear of the Hyanide rotate into a turn, which would give riders extra control while making sharp turns or climbing hills. To drive the vehicle, you’d steer with your hands as well as your feet, and you’d wear special shoes that snap onto the pedals, like on a racing bicycle.

The Hyanide currently exists only as a one-fifth-scale model, and Schlootz and Keller have no plans to bring a production version to market. Keep your fingers crossed, though. Hyanide’s unique drivetrain impressed a lot of automotive-industry heavy hitters.

HYANIDE SPECS: Capacity: Two riders Engine: 60hp 500cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Dimensions: 40(h) x 36(w) x 90(1) in.

Weight: 450-650 lbs. (est.)

Top Speed: 75-85 mph (est.)

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LOOKING BACK If you have any old, motorcycle related photographs, please e-mail them to us: behindbarzmm@suddenlink.net Tell us what kind of bike, who is in the picture and when it was taken.

Everybody likes to look back every now and again!

BREWERS SPEEDWAY WILSON, N.C. RIDER OF THE YEAR 1974

VAN ETHERIDGE He is a great father, flat track racer, business man, big game hunter, and even a motorcycle salesman. If you mention Van Etheridge’s name around any motorcyclist in Eastern North Carolina they are sure to have had a run in with him whether it was watching him win races in the 70’s or selling them their first Kawasaki or Honda, maybe even a brand new Bulltaco Astro.

Van started working in a motorcycle dealership at a young age and decided to jump in the motorcycle business himself in 1973 with the opening of Van’s Bullpen in Wilson, N.C., selling onlythe now extinct Bulltaco motorcycle.

Over thirty years later he is still doing what he loves, selling motorcycles of all kinds. Now under Cyclemax, he has all four of the major Japanese franchises - Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha to offer to his always expanding customer base.

Stop by Cyclemax in Wilson and see Van. He knows a thing or two about bikes!

Hwy 301 in Wilson, N.C.

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YORK PENNSYLVANIA 1973 ON A HORSE TRACK

2008 AMA FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED December 10, 2007 AMA Racing news release NEW! AMA Racing has announced the tentative schedule for the 2008 AMA Flat Track Championship.

2008 season highlights include a return to the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ legendary Indy Mile on Sept. 13 for an event to be held in conjunction with the 2008 Red Bull Indianapolis GP at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Additionally, visits to the mile track at Vernon Downs in Vernon, N.Y., on May 31 and Bedford Speedway’s half-mile oval in Bedford, Pa., on June 27 are also planned.

The schedule features 23 total events, 14 of which are GNC Twins races and seven GNC Singles events. Two events are classified as TBD at this time and will be announced later.

The 2008 season will kick off during Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Florida’s Municipal Stadium for a twonight GNC Singles double header on March 5 and 6. The series then moves out West to USA Race Park in Tucson, Ariz., on Apr. 5 before crisscrossing the United States towards the season finale which will take place on an all-new purpose-built half-mile track at Topeka, Kansas’ Heartland Park Topeka on Oct. 4.

Last year Harley-Davidson factory rider Ken Coolbeth became the first to capture both the AMA Grand National Singles and Twins title in the same year. Coolbeth is expected to return to defend his dual championships and be joined by such series standouts as Jake Johnson, Jared Mees, Bryan Smith and Chris Carr, among others.

2008 AMA Flat Track Championship Schedule (Tentative) Date: Location; Type; Series Mar 5: Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, Fla.; ST; GNC Singles Mar 6: Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, Fla.; ST; GNC Singles Apr 5: USA Race Park, Tucson, Ariz.; Half-mile; GNC Twins May 24: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; TT; GNC Singles May 25: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; Mile; GNC Twins May 31: Vernon Downs, Vernon, N.Y.; Mile; GNC Twins Jun 7: Volunteer Speedway, Bulls Gap, Tenn.; Half-mile; GNC Twins Jun 21: Mountain Raceway Park, Maryville, Tenn.; Half-mile; GNC Twins Jun 27: Bedford Speedway, Bedford, Pa.; Half-mile; GNC Twins Jun 28: Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio; Half-mile; GNC Twins Jul 4: Heartland Park Topeka, Topeka, Kan.; Half-mile; GNC Twins Jul 12: TBD Jul 19: Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, Ohio; Half-mile; GNC Twins Jul 26: Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, Md.; Half-mile; GNC Twins Aug 8: Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, Wash.; TT; GNC Singles Aug 9: Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, Wash.; ST; GNC Singles Aug 17: Peoria Race Park, Peoria, Ill.; TT; GNC Singles Aug 24: TBD Aug 30: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; ST; GNC Singles Aug 31: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; Mile; GNC Twins Sep 6: Monticello Raceway, Monticello, N.Y.; Half-mile; GNC Twins Sep 13: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mile; GNC Twins Oct 4: Heartland Park Topeka, Topeka, Kan.; Half-mile; GNC Twins

Tentative-Subject to change

Van Etheridge Leading the pack.

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ROLAND ROLAND ROLAND Roland & Sandy

story & photos: Vinney

On Saturday, december 1st. of 2007 an event happened in Sandy Bottom, N.C. that alot of people bet they’d never be able to witness. That event was the 60th birthday party for our good buddy, Roland Taylor. They say that he started riding in the womb - at least that’s how the story goes.

The day started around noon with approx. 25 bikes going on a 60 mile ride - everybody said it was a perfect day for riding in this special event. the ride with Roland’s friends arrived back around three & the party began.

David cooked a pig & chickens & the meal had all those good country fixins to go with it.

As a special surprise, Roland’s wife, Sandy, gave him a new Ford truck - Roland loved it!

The party ended up around the fire barrel with Roland’s biker friends toasting a few - actually, quite a few.

Happy 60th, Roland - we all love ya!

Ya’ll have been great friends & riding partners. We hope you have many, many more B-Days.......

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CBA Christmas Party at FAT BOYS story & photos: Vinney

SANTA

TWAS A DREARY DECEMBER 15TH, SATURDAY NIGHT AT FAT BOYS IN STANTONSBURG, N.C. TIME ONCE AGAIN FOR THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY. ..AND WHAT A PARTY IT WAS! STEVIE, (OWNER OF FAT BOYS) GOES ALL OUT EACH YEAR FOR THIS GREAT EVENT. EVEN SANTA SHOWED UP!!!

THE EVE STARTED OUT WITH TOM (PRESIDENT OF CBA) AND JESSE (VP) GIVING OUT AWARDS TO THE MEMBERS FOR THEIR DEDICATION, SERVICE, AND THEIR ABOVE AND BEYOND HOURS OF DEDICATION TO THE LOCAL TAR RIVER CBA CHAPTER. AFTER THE AWARDS CEREMONY WAS THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE CBA. TOM PASSED HIS PRESIDENT’S BADGE ON TO JESSE - THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE TAR RIVER CBA CHAPTER. AFTER CBA ANNOUNCEMENTS, A 50/50 WINNER WAS DRAWN AND ANNOUNCED. CONGRATULATIONS GOES TO DEB DEATON.

SASSY

AND NOW...THE REAL FESTIVITIES BEGAN, STARTING WITH SOUTHERN STEAK (A PIG) WITH ALL THE USUAL COUNTRY COOKING - UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS!!!

AFTER EVERYBODY WAS TUMMED-UP, THE PARTY KICKED IN GEAR WITH THE BAND, “STEEL STANDING” PLAYING. THEY ROCK! THE PARTY CONTINUED ON INTO THE WEE HOURS OF THE NIGHT AND A BETTER TIME COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HAD BY ALL THAT WERE THERE. A SPECIAL THANKS TO STEVIE, STAFF, AND FRIENDS FOR PUTTING ON THIS ANNUAL EVENT. WISHING YOU & ALL A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEARS - THE WHOLE YEAR!!!

DEB DEATON

TOM & JESSE

50/50 WINNER “STEEL STANDING”

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One does not earn respect with side air bags and a power moon roof.

Timeless styling dripping in chrome / A beefy rear tire / And a massive 903cc V-twin engine provide all the power, confidence and charisma you’ll ever need / The all-new Vulcan® 900 Custom cruiser / Others can’t help but worship the ground it rolls on / kawasaki.com

KAWASAKI CARES: Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Adhere to the maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual. ©2007 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. PV900CM07FPC

Vulcan® 900 Custom

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WILSON, N.C.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

CMA MEETING

EASYRIDERS V-TWIN BIKE SHOW TOUR CHARLOTTE CONVE NTION CE NTER CONVENTION CENTER 501 SOU TH COLLEGE S T. SAT. 11-9, SU N. SOUTH ST. SUN. 11-6. VE NDORS, BIKE SHOW VENDORS, SHOW,, BIKE BUILDERS, LIVE MUSIC. WWW.E ASYRIDERSEVE NTS.COM .EASYRIDERSEVE ASYRIDERSEVENTS.COM CHECK OU T BACK COVER FOR DETAILS! OUT

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19-20 RICHMOND, V A. VA. RICHMOND MOTORCYCLE EXPO RICHMOND RACEW AY LOCATED AT RACEWAY 6OO E AS T LABURN UM A VE. BIKE SHOW EAS AST LABURNUM AVE. SHOW,, LIVE MUSIC. $15 FOR ADUL TS ADULTS WWW.CYCLEPROUSA.COM 386-252-3101

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8 EASLEY, S.C. POKER RU N FOR MELINDA BAILEY RUN HWY 123 K-MART P ARKING LOT IN E ASLEY. PARKING EASLEY. STARTS AT 1PM. $20 E NTRY, $15 P ASSE NGERENTRY, PASSE ASSENGERPRICE INCLUDES FOOD, REFRESHME NTS, & REFRESHMENTS, MORE. 864-506-8177

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greensboro, n.c.

WILSON, N.C.

hall of fame induction

CMA MEETING

greensboro coliseum for more inf ormation: information: 919-832-2261 or www.ra yprice.com www.rayprice.com

(CHRIS TIAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION) (CHRISTIAN AT GOLDE N CORRAL 1711 W GOLDEN W.. RALEIGH RD. CONTACT PERSON: BILLY HAMMOCK WHAMMOCK@NC.RR.COM breakfast at 8:30 - meeting at 9 visitors welcome!

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9 WILSON, N.C. CMA MEETING (CHRIS TIAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION) (CHRISTIAN AT GOLDE N CORRAL 1711 W GOLDEN W.. RALEIGH RD. CONTACT PERSON: BILLY HAMMOCK WHAMMOCK@NC.RR.COM breakfast at 8:30 - meeting at 9 visitors welcome!

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15 allendale, s.c. rela yf or life car & bike sho w relay for show at national guard armory. $10 entry fee per rider rider.. registration at 10am. all proceeds go directly to the rela yf or life contact: 877-368-8199 relay for

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wilson, n.c.

fort mill, s.c.

cba eastern dist. swap meet & bike sho w show wilson co. fairgrounds, 2331 us hwy 301 s. $10 per da y or $15 day both da ys. sat urda y 9am-10:30pm. days. saturda urday sunda y 10am-3pm. liv em usic, v endor sunday live music, vendor spots, f ood and bev erages, ride in food beverages, bike sho w sat. only show only,, wet t-shirt contest,tattoo contest sat. only only,, free parking. contact person: charles boone 919-269-4193

carolina motor madness 2nd annual carolina motor madness held at knights stadium. pre reg. $15 car & tr ucks, $10 per bike. includes trucks, poker r un, 50/50, trophies, v endors, run, vendors, food, and beer beer.. 704-363-6568 www.carolinamotormadness.com

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rocky mount, n.c.

fredericksburg expo center center.. for more inf o: 978-688-8888 or info: www.kevmarv .com www.kevmarv.com

nash cigar 3rd year anniv ersary party anniversary

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411 s. wesleyan blvd. contact kev in or sissy at kevin 252-977-2039 www.nashcigar .com www.nashcigar.com call f or details!!!! for

greensboro, n.c.

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to yota ama arenacross series toy

kinston, n.c.

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29-mar 9 da ytona beach daytona beach,, fl.

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