October 2017

October 2017

Vol. 8

Feature Model Jackie

Issue 10

Feature Bike

Pink Angel Owned by: Shelly Griffith

She Rides!

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FALL RIDING CONCERNS...

With fall riding comes additional concerns that can cause your bike to become involved in a motorcycle accident.

So before starting out on that crisp Fall day, take these factors into consideration: • Tire temperature (tires take longer to reach optimized temperature when weather is cooler so won’t grip wet roads as well). Give yourself a few miles for “warm up”.

• Proper tire inflation.

• Rain on the road (light rain and mist present a greater hazard then a good downpour).

• Reduced visibility (less sunlight presents a great risk that you will not be seen).

• Use smooth braking, throttle, and turning techniques.

• Be careful where you put your feet down when stopping or accelerating.

• Use good body position when leaning.

• Avoid getting water inside your helmet by keeping the visor fully closed.

• Watch for wet leaves, pine needles, gravel, fallen branches and any other road hazards.

As the holiday season approaches, keep yourself safe for your own sake and for the sake of your family.

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OC MD Bike Week 2017 is over and the season is winding down. Enjoy the crisp fall days (but watch out for menacing leaves, wet from rain or even morning dew).

The beauty of the Fall season shouldn’t be wasted in a cage. The Fall “view on 2” shouldn’t be missed! If you’d like to share some photos of your View On 2 adventures, feel free to post to FLBD’s Facebook page @flbdmagazine.

As for bike week in Ocean City, MD, let me first thank those who made our time there both possible and successful: Cowboy Coast Saloon owner, Mark Bogash, and his very skilled staff (bartenders, waitresses, security, bull masters) and his lineup of entertainment.

Ride To Sturgis In Snow Hill, MD organizer, Mike Day, for his tireless efforts making this 2nd year event one to put on the map. The contributors to Buzz’s Grab Bag who put over $1,000 of gift certificates into the hands of bike week attendees: AACA Museum, Alibi Room OC MD, Bucklehead.com, Butt Buffer, Cowboy Coast, Law Offices of Lee D. Gaber, Heated4U, Maggie Valley Fall Rally, Maryland International Raceway/IDBL, Puff Cigars OC MD, Quick Sheen, and Smitty McGees OC MD. We would also like to thank our 2017 crew: Josh Triggs (3Mi Photography), Model EJ Rose (and her other half, Justin, who played an integral part in many ways), Model Jackie Mae, Good Motorcycle Morning guest blogger Marty Sullivan, FLBD long-time friend Joe Borek, and FLBD Regional Rep Joy Hurd.

Now for the event review: OC MD Bike Week has always been a draw. What’s not to like? You have a touristy destination on the beach with a boardwalk, clubs, bars, bands, and pretty much whatever you want.

Unfortunately, 2017 changed a few things. For the first time in over 10 years that I’ve been coming to this event I saw something different. As I took my daily ride from the inlet to about 100th Street on Thursday and Friday, almost every hotel had vacancies. Even the Alamo over the bridge had vacancies. On Saturday, however, bikers came into Ocean City by the thousands. So what happened? I took the time to speak to business owners, wait staff, bikers and hospitality personnel and there were several insights and I’ll share them all with you.

Weather - When you book your hotel in a resort town like Ocean City, you only have “X” number of days to cancel before losing your deposit. With the threat of Irma, it seemed that many bikers opted to not book their hotel/ motel rooms in advance but opted to wait to see how the weather would play out.

Cost - Several bikers we spoke with were not willing to pay what they called “extravagant” cover and admissions costs. Particularly, name bands from the 80s were cited as being unrealistic. Joe from Lafayette Hills, PA stated, 3

“I’m not paying $35 to stand for hours on a hard floor, in a spot I had to stake out hours before the concert to get close enough to see anything, listening to bands from the 80s.

Some of them with only one original member left!”

He also stated that people who enjoyed the bands in the 80s are now 50 and 60 years old and don’t want to attend a concert without seating - which I have to admit, makes sense.

Another perception is that bike week in Ocean City, MD has become less interesting and less about riding. With the absence of Winter Park Place, many riders told us the event has become less about riding out to Salisbury and more about keeping attendees in Ocean City Proper.

With the closure of the Winter Park Place venue, is this the beginning of the end of Bike Week outside of the Town of Ocean City?

On the positive side, Saturday was sunny and gorgeous and it seemed many riders came into town for the day which was evident by the traffic. We also noted more sport bikes in the mix and some younger riders which was surprising because this event typically draws the “Older Harley Crowd.” In fact, wait staff at several local eateries were thankful for Saturday and stated it was probably the best Saturday they had all season.

Whether you agree, disagree or have something to add to the conversation, feel free to let us know at submissions@flbdelmarva.com. We will be happy to post your comments and thoughts on “Biker Buzz” on the FLBD website at www.flbdelmarva.com.

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DIRECTORY 3MI PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ABATE OF DELAWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ACE’S BAIL BONDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ADVENTURES OF SUCH A GUY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 BARGAINS N TREASURES MOTORCYCLE SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . 24 BUCKLEHEAD.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 BUSTED KNUCKLES CUSTOM CYCLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 BUTT BUFFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 CAROLYN CROWLEY, LADYLAW.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, BC CHESAPEAKE HARLEY-DAVIDSON® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CUSTOM AUTO & CYCLE / JERRY TULLY & SON . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CYCLE ATTORNEY • LEE D. GABER, ESQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 D.M.E. FALL NATIONALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 DELMARVA MOTORCYCLE HEARSE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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NATIONAL PUBLISHER Mark Ruzicka PUBLISHER/EDITOR Caroline Fellman • Contact: caroline@flbdelmarva.com

EVENTS CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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EVERYDAY HEROES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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FEATURE BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 FEATURE MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 GOOD MOTORCYCLE MORNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 HEATED 4U LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 HOOTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 HOWARD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SWAP MEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MARYS BARGAIN CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PAKREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PAYNE’S LEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 QUICK SHEEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SENIOR MOMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 SHE RIDES! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SPRAH GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 STEEL STEEDS MOTORCYCLE CAMPGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Everyday Heroes Pink Angel, Inc.

The mission of Pink Angel, Inc. is to increase breast cancer awareness and raise funds to provide financial support to those fighting breast cancer.

Pink Angel, Inc. was formed in 2012 and quickly grew into a non-profit organization. Its beginnings came about as Shelly Griffith, Director and President of Pink Angel, had far too many close experiences with breast cancer. Although she has never battled breast cancer herself, the list of those she knows and loves who were or continue to be affected is rapidly growing: •

Grandmother - a 2-time survivor who passed from her fifth cancer in 2016

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Ex-father-in-law - passed in 2008 from his second round of breast cancer

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Aunt - a breast cancer survivor

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Sister-in-law - a breast cancer survivor

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Mother’s Best Friend - a breast cancer survivor

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Best Friend’s Sister - passed in 2015

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Best Friend’s Mother - a breast cancer survivor

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High School Classmate - Passed in 2007

Additionally, to show support for family and friends, the Pink Angel motorcycle, featured in this issue, was created and dedicated to those loved ones who battled, continue to battle, or who lost their battle with breast cancer.

Pink Angel, Inc. is made up of a staff of 2 and together they find events that support their mission, and also organize their own events. But even with limited staff, the organization demonstrates the passion, dedication, and persistence to make a true difference in the lives of those fighting breast cancer. Shelly is a financial analyst by trade who uses her talents to properly run the financial aspects of the organization. Currently, funds raised support MD Anderson and a local non-profit that assists breast cancer fighters with any financial hardship incurred during treatment such as paying for food, utility bills, gas, etc., that they couldn’t afford due to medical bills and prescription costs. 80% of funds directly support those beneficiaries and 20% is invested in Pink Angel products which are sold to raise additional funds.

For more information, visit www.pinkangel.org.

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FLBD Party Facilitator, Buzz deBiker, was out and about taking selfies with old and new friends and handing out gift certificates from his grab bag. Buzz and FLBD would like to thank the following participating businesses: Antique Automobile Club of America Museum Alibi Room OC MD Bucklehead.com Butt Buffer Cowboy Coast Law Offices of Lee D. Gaber Heated4U Maggie Valley Fall Rally Maryland International Raceway/IDBL Puff Cigars OC MD Quck Sheen Smitty McGees OC MD See more on Facebook @flbdmagazine!

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e a M e i k c Ja Jackie Mae resides in Fredericksburg, VA and has been modeling for two years. When not working under the camera lights, Jackie keeps busy as a florist and she also rides, and trains, horses.

Jackie Mae loves motorcycles and hopes to own one in the near future. Follow Jackie Mae on Facebook and Instagram @modeljackiemae.

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EVENTS CALENDAR all states 02/9-11/18 - Timonium Motorcycle Show, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. Event URL: www.cycleshow.net

DELAWARE 10/8 - Four Seasons MC 40th Annual Oktoberfest Poker Run, 10 am, Boston Market, 3130 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington. Event URL: www.fourseasonsmc. com/events.html 10/14 - 2017 Cruisin’ For A Cure - Seaford, 10 am 3 pm, 10 am, Rommel Harley-Davidson of Seaford, 22586 Susse Hwy., Seaford. Event URL: www.rommelusa.com 10/22 - Wil-Del M/C 4th Annual Mystery Run, Delaware Military Academy, 112 Middleboro, Rd., Wilmington. Event URL: www.wildelmc.com

MARYLAND

10/21 - Chesapeake Harley-Davidson 2nd Annual Ride-In Bike Show at Lee’s Landing, 4600 Thunder Ct., Darlington. Event URL: www.chesapeakehd. com.

10/28 - Chesapeake Harley-Davidson Employee Halloween Costume Contest, 4600 Thunder Ct., Darlington. Event URL: www.chesapeakehd.com.

PENNSYLVANIA 10/1-8 - Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum Garage Finds: Unrestored Treasures That Survived Time! Exhibit, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey.

URL: www.aacamuseum.org

VIRGINIA 10/1 - Flying Circus Wings and Wheels Motorcycle Day, 2:30 pm, 5114 County Rd. 644, Bealeton. Event URL: www.flyingcircusairshow.com/wings-n-wheels. html.

10/6-8 - IDBL 25th Annual Fall Nationals, Maryland International Raceway, 27861 Budds Creek Rd., Mechanicsville. Event URL: www.raceidbl.com.

10/7 - 3rd Annual Veterans In The Vineyard, 12-5 pm, Gauthier Vineyard, 5000 Farmers Drive, Barhamsville, VA. Event URL: www.gauthiervineyard. com.

10/8 - Warrior Motorcycle Club Ride benefitting Fisher House, Noon, departs from Chesapeake Harley-Davidson, 4600 Thunder Ct., Darlington. Event URL: www.chesapeakehd.com.

10/13-14 - Friendship Motorsports & Black Wolf Harley Davidson Ride The Line Bike Rally, 2033 West State St., Bristol.

10/8 - 1st Annual Cody Butts Memorial Motorcycle Ride, 11 am, Williamsport Red Men Lodge, Conococheague Tribe #84, 16129 Lappans Rd., Williamsport.

10/8 - Howard County Fairgrounds Motorcycle Swapmeet & Bike Show, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd., West Friendship. Event URL: www.howardcountyswapmeet.com 10/14 - Hogs and Heroes Foundation MD Chapter 2 Poker Run, 9 am, from Chesapeake Harley-Davidson, 4600 Thunder Ct., Darlington. Event URL: www. chesapeakehd.com.

10/14 - Warrior Day, 12-6 pm, American Legion Post 175, 832 Manhattan Beach Rd., Severna Park.

10/14 - ABATE of VA (Culpeper Chapter) Jim Orange/JoMama Memorial Poker Run, 11 am-4 pm, Sign-up at Pepper’s Grill in the Best Western, 791 Madison Rd., Culpeper. Event URL: www.ABATEVA. org.

WEST VIRGINIA 10/15 - Moto Giro d’Italia 2nd Annual Italian Motorcycle Show, 10 am-2 pm, Summit Point Raceway, 201 Motorsports Circle, Summit Point.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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Pink Angel Owner: Shelly Griffith Year/Make/Model: 2005 Harley-Davidson® Fatboy® Build Time: 18 months Engine: 96ci bored and stroked to a 124ci Cases, Flywheels, Rods, Pistons, Cylinders, Heads, Cams: Kendall Johnson Customs, Winston-Salem, NC Carburetor: Efi Ignition: Electric Exhaust: Vance & Hines Screaming Eagle 2 into 1, Big Radius Transmission: 5-speed Baker, powder coated pink Frame: Cut and Stretched Rake: 5% Front End: 2005 Harley-Davidson Fatboy Front Wheel: K C International – Dagger, 21” X 3.5” with matching paint scheme Front Tire: Metzler Marathon ME880, 120/70r21 Front/Rear Brakes: Pink powder-coated stock Harley-Davidson 2 piston brake caliper and 11.5” K C International – Dagger Rotor Rear Wheel: K C International – Dagger, 180 X 10” with matching paint scheme Rear Tire: Metzler Marathon ME880, 180/55r18 Paint/Primer: House of Kolor Polishing: Pappa Shine, Nashville, TN Front Fender: Handmade one-off Rear Fender: Handmade one-off fender adorned with the bike’s name pinstriped on the side and at the bottom tip with a custom painted breast cancer ribbon

by Texefx Fender Struts: Custom Handlebars: Drag Bars - Aftermarket Footboards – Harley-Davidson Willie G Taillight: Demon’s Cycle License Mount: Demon’s Cycle side mount Seat: Master Lugo’s Custom Upholstery (FL), leather and custom-dyed pink alligator adorned with a breast cancer ribbon

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Miscellaneous: Deuce tank Ghost skulls within the pink flames Pink powder-coated and show cut jugs Pink powder-coated engine and transmission Braided lines Custom pink spark plug wires Kuryakyn Phantom swing arm covers with LEDs Lindy Custom Inc, Linbar Mustache Crashbar Rumbling Pride, FL, specialty LED lighting K C International – dagger pulley Harley-Davidson combination speed and tachometer Custom breast cancer license plate Harley-Davidson Willie G accessories (mirrors, grips, covers, footboards) Lowered to 2 1/2� off the ground

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OC Bikefest & Delmarva Bike Week Good Motorcycle Morning!

I did it! I went to the infamous OC Bikefest & Delmarva Bike Week!

This was my first time. My first time at the event, and well heck, my first time spending any real time in Delmarva. That said, I tried my best to make it to all the venues and to experience all that I could. I visited events in Ocean City, Salisbury, Snow Hill, and Seaford. I could fill up this entire magazine with all the stuff I got into over the 4 days I was in area, but we’ll just have to hit on the highlights. Let’s see what we can get into. with Marty Sullivan

Romell HD in Seaford, DE - They had an awesome pinstripe artist, some food, and some crafty motorcycle salesmen. It was alright, nothing to write home about. The highlight of that venue was the Monster Truck School Bus that we stopped at on the way back from Seaford to Salisbury. Awesome.

Shorebirds Stadium in Salisbury, MD. – I did the free demo rides. I thoroughly enjoyed the Wall of Death show. I caught a couple minutes of the bikini fashion show. All was great, but the highlight of Shorebirds Stadium by far was the smack-talking boot shine girls and a smoothie, lol. You see I had just gotten off a demo ride and that motorcycle gave off a ton of heat. That smoothie was in the right place at the right time. Everything that Shorebirds Stadium had to offer, whether it was official or not, was awesome.

Sturgis Park in Show Hill, MD - They had food, live music, vendors, and free pontoon rides. By time I got there the event was winding down, but I did get a great lunch, and had some great conversation while listening to live music. Time did not allow for me to partake in all the offerings but it was a great location to get away from the hustle and bustle of the main venues for a little while.

Ocean City, MD – Now this is where the party is at. I did so much in OC. I crashed and burned in a Nascar simulator at the inlet. I did a bunch of shopping at the convention center. I caught some of the performances from the epic bands Molly Hatchet and Lynard Skynard. I rode around the entire city with a 6 ft. tripod and camera strapped to the back of Shady recording anything and everything. I got my dose of the Drunk Bus and then some, and so much more. But the absolute highlight of OC was Cowboy Coast Saloon. That’s where I got to know the cast and crew of FLBD. I rode a mechanical bull, poorly, for about 8 seconds. I had some great food and met some outstanding people.

OC Bikefest & Delmarva Bike Week. All in all, 10 out of 10, I’d do it again.

Alas I did not do this alone. Many folks helped to make this experience a great one. Let’s give credit where credit is due. Thank you to everyone at Fast Lane Biker Delmarva for helping to make this adventure possible, and getting me into the mix. Thank you to David MCmichael for being my partner in crime and for his help behind the camera. Thank you to spraH Gear for covering our backs during the event. And last but not least, thank you to EJ Rose, Jackie Mae, and Joe Borek for the best damn SightWorks photo ever taken. Good Motorcycle Morning!

Want more? Click over to Youtube.com/sightw to see my video recap of the event!

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Buddie Miller began riding motorcycles when he was 13 years old. His first bike was a 150 Honda Dream and he has owned no less than 19 bikes in his lifetime. It’s probably a good thing that he opted to become a motorcycle mechanic.

Buddie’s first Harley-Davidson was a ’51 Panhead. He also owns a 1939 HD Flathead that appeared in our September, 2017 issue with model, EJ Rose.

Buddie participates in charity rides and poker runs designed to assist those during difficult times. He sometimes rides with a local ride group, The Shop. His favorite riding roads are in West Virginia and his longest ride was to Sturgis.

When asked what words of wisdom he would impart to those contemplating getting their motorcycle license, Buddie says, “Go for it!”

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ABATE OF DELAWARE

Ed Berner, Legislative Coordinator

As I sit to pen this month’s submission, Houston and surrounding areas of the Texas Gulf Coast are recovering from the worst hurricane to make landfall in recorded history and Florida is bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Irma.

My heart goes out to all of those who have been affected.

All the while, I’m preparing for a remote, but still potential, Irma land fall on the Delmarva peninsula. I am reminded of an article I recently read that cautioned about donating to several “big” name charities. There was a chart that showed that the charities only used a single digit percentage of the donations received to help those in need while the rest went to administrative costs, salaries, and other expenses.

That got me thinking of all the events that we as bikers turn out to support. It’s a fact that bikers have huge hearts and will give more than any other group. That’s probably why the Summer riding season is filled with event after event.

Every one trying to collect a buck. But how many of these events use those dollars to actively work against us? After this legislative session, it was clear that most every Hospi-

tal was against us fighting the helmet law bill. We weren’t shown much love on the Vulnerable Users bill either, yet all were silent on the Auxiliary Lighting bill. It wasn’t only the Hospitals and Medical Lobby, insurance companies were against us as well as every Police agency. These folks collect our money and then turn against us when it suits them. When I consider an event, I look just a little deeper to see where the donations are going. I’m always wary of the events that just want your cash. Toy Runs are perfect and our Annual Home-Run is a great event where we collect items need by the residents of the Delaware Home for the Chronically Ill. My advice is to check out who is sponsoring the event and where the donations are going.

For more information or to become a member, visit www. abateofde.com.

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Celebrating all women who ride regardless of age or their ride of choice.

Iona K. Plumly Baltimore • MD Iona Plumly has been riding her 1995 Heritage Softail Nostalgia since 1998 when she was first introduced to riding by her husband of 27 years, Bruce. These days, you can find Iona and Bruce riding throughout Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania.

When not on the road, Iona is employed as an office manager for an engineering firm. In addition to riding motorcycles, she enjoys bicycle rides, work outs, skating, swimming, traveling and spending time with her Shih Tzu, Zeus.

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