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Cover Story - Twin Rivers Rally.............................. 5 May 2011 Cruisin Calendar.................................... 6 Bike Night At Steel Horse Saloon.............................. 18 1st Annual Jami’s Wings......................................... 21 1st Annual CAPA Poker Run................................... 22 HB392 Modify Motorcycle Helmet Requirements.. 23 Benefit For John “Joker” Wetmore......................... 26 1st Annual Wounded Warrior Run........................... 28 Cross Roads Harley-Davidson Reunion................ 30 Easy Eddie’s Bike Night......................................... 31 36th Annual Charlotte CBA Spring Swap Meet....... 32 Congress Acts To Reinforce Ban On NHTSA Lobbying. 33 David Hamilton Benefit........................................... 34 5th Annual Ride For Legends Helping Legends..... 36 The Wall That Heals Starts 2011 Tour In NC......... 37 The Pledge Of Allegiance....................................... 38 Do You Smell That?............................................... 39 Fire & Iron MC Station 92 Flight Of Honor Ride.... 41 1st Anniversary For Helping Hands Brotherhood RC.. 42 Bike Review: 2011 Victory Cross Country.............. 44 Junior Needham Receives Award.......................... 47 Just Hawgs 2011 Spring Ride................................ 48 Emergency Run For Trudy Nuzum........................ 50 Hometown Harley-Davidson Grand Opening........ 51 10th Annual NC Fun Ride For Wegeners................ 53 Last Call Sports Bar Bike Night............................. 55 Bros & Bro-ettes..................................................... 56 Flying Monkeys First Meeting................................ 57 2011 Diaper Run.................................................... 59 Ladies’ Garage Party At Shelton’s H-D.................. 60 The Final Inspection............................................... 63 It’s All About The Ride............................................ 64 Spokes & Jokes..................................................... 65 25th Annual Bike Show & Chili Cook Off................. 67 Ms. Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson........................ 71 Goldsboro HOG Spring Fling Ride......................... 73 Bikers Protest Motorcycle Only Checkpoints......... 74 Polaris Acquires Indian Motorcycle........................ 74 Man & His Machine • Brandon Hockaday.............. 75 Open House At Ray Price Harley-Davidson.......... 76 Honor Flight Poker Run......................................... 77 Crazy Shots Biker Breakfast.................................. 80 Smokin’ H-D / Freeborne’s South Bike Night......... 83 US Defenders Activated In North Carolina............ 85 OBX Wild Pony Poker Run.................................... 86

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Letter From The Editor

STAFF Mark Infield Editor / Owner Mark@FTCarolinas.com

Molly “ WildThing” Infield Operations Manager Molly@FTCarolinas.com

Lincoln Infield Layout / Design / Sales Lincoln@FTCarolinas.com

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SALES STAFF Grant, Lincoln, Alan, Wendy, Scott, Caroline, Jeff, Kathy & Ron, Pam, Jeff, Dolly, Jan, Crystal, DJ, Christian, Steve, Whistle, Mark, Michael, Danny, Snapps, Kat, Buddy, Jennifer, Dana, Spyder, Charles, Doc, Sunshine, Barry

PHOTOS Chaos, Alan, Linc, Scott, Kathy, Grant, Dolly, Chrome Doll, Biker Bob, Caroline, DJ Dana, Christian “Anchor” Pruitt, Steve Rowland, Jeanie Hood, Buddy Langley, Chris DeCou, John “Doc” Deal, Ally Street, Arlene Mabry, Dana Anthony, Crazy Lady, Jack Barbee, Gypsy Girl

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WRITERS Mark, WildThing, Alan, Linc, Scott, Kathy, Grant, Chrome Doll, Caroline, Preacher Steve, Christian “Anchor” Pruitt, Steve Rowland, Jeanie Hood, Buddy Langley, John “Doc” Deal, Ally Street, Arlene Mabry, Dana Anthony, Sam Hochberg, Crazy Lady, Louanne Stanton AKA LouLou, Jack Barbee, Gypsy Girl, Chris Decou, Shamra Everette, Doc Ski

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May is typically a very busy month for riders in the Carolinas. It has always been the month that nearly everyone planned a trip to the beach for the spring rally. Over the past several years, the City Council of Myrtle Beach has made quite an effort to eliminate the spring rally. Notice that I DID NOT say the businesses in Myrtle Beach. I said CITY COUNCIL. The reason that I am making that clear is that I do not want anyone to start talking about how I do not like Myrtle Beach or the rallies that were held there. Nothing could be further from the truth. Actually, I miss the way Myrtle Beach was BEFORE the CITY COUNCIL destroyed one of the oldest motorcycle rallies in the country.

These days, it just doesn’t seem right! A huge bike rally has been fragmented and many others have tried to take advantage of the situation by starting up new rallies on the former spring rally dates. Still others, including the Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association have moved their dates and locations.

Again, don’t get me wrong. I am not saying anything negative about anyone EXCEPT Myrtle Beach City Council. I think that going somewhere that you (and your $) are wanted is the right thing to do. I just do not understand how so many traditions and businesses should have to suffer because a few choose to discriminate against our form of transportation.

I remember a sea of motorcycles at Broadway At The Beach, Myrtle Beach H-D, and the Convention Center. There were days that the traffic was hell and it was difficult to find a place to park. The Dog House North and South were “must” stops as well as SBB, The Beaver Bar, Pooh’s, Swing Bridge, The Rat Hole, Greg’s Cabana and many more like Studebaker’s that are no longer in business made the spring rally great fun to attend.

Now the Carolina Dealer’s Association Rally is in New Bern, and they and the City of New Bern have done a great job welcoming the motorcyclists to a new venue. What a difference it makes when the city actually welcomes us!

In Myrtle Beach some of the businesses that were hot spots are struggling to continue in spite of the ongoing harassment of motorcyclists by the city, first with the helmet ordinance and lately with a noise ordinance.

I know nothing ever stays the same. And I know that everyone must look after their own interests, but I lament the fact that the Myrtle Beach H-D Dealers Association Spring Rally as I knew it is no more. I have many fond memories and thank you all for them.

Now it is May and time to get out there and enjoy our passion. Please do it with a reverence for the road and what happens when you have a lapse of respect for what can happen. Also understand that a basic element of motorcycling is freedom and that means the freedom to decide what events you attend and where you spend your time and money. The choice is yours. All I ask is that you take The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine with you, either in your saddle bag or your personal hand held device, where ever you ride.

Don’t forget to thank a veteran for that freedom.

The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine 2011 is published monthly and no reproduction of any content is permitted except by prior express written approval of Mark D. Infield, Publisher, Editor, & CEO. Publisher assumes no financial responsibility for errors in ads beyond the cost of space occupied by error. Publisher is not liable for: any slandering of an individual or group, as we mean no malice or individual criticism at any time. We are not responsible for the opinions or comments of our columnists. The advertisers are solely responsible for content of their ads, promises, and coupons, or any lack of fulfillment thereof. Publisher is also to be held harmless from: failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond control; all suits, claims or loss of expenses; including but is not limited to: suits for libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement, and unauthorized use of a person’s name or photograph. Any ads promoting Full Throttle USA or PAC Publishing are run to satisfy contractual obligations at our expense. FTOC cannot be held responsible accuracy of the content of these ads. Publisher does not promote excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. The registered trademark name Full Throttle ® is owned by Paul Allen Cianci. Name and logo registered trademarks and cannot be used without permission except by licensee(s).

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Cruisin’ Calendar

CRUISIN’ CALENDAR

You can submit your event 24/7 on our website www.FullThrottleMagazine. com E-Mail: Lincoln@FTCarolinas. com, phone: 336-885-5400, fax 336885-6794. We reserve the right to edit all submissions APR 30-MAY 1 8TH ANNIVERSARY Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson, 2002 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC. Food, fun, entertainment. 828-327-3030.

APR 30-MAY 1 AHDRA-CAROLINA SPRING NATIONALS Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy. 1 N., Rockingham, NC. racing both days 9am, $50 weekend, $30 single day, camping, band Sat night. www.ahdra.com Kelli info@ ahdra.com 336-924-2095.

MAY 1 FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH Foggy Bottoms, 6326 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC. 10am-12, live music, free food. 910-433-2089.

MAY 1 MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS RALLY Westworth Plaza Parking Lot, 12th St and US1, West Columbia, SC. Meet @ 11am, esorted ride to the state house. Reb Richardson 803-4915145.

MAY 1 2ND ANNUAL ALAMANCE CO. FALLEN HERO’S MEMORIAL RIDE Graham Fire Department, 201 S. Main St., Graham, NC. Reg. 12-1:30pm, ride 2pm. $25/bike. 50/50. Proceeds to Alamance Co. Hero Memorial Site. Mike Quigley 336-260-0888. Scott Wicker 336-684-5697. Steve 336-516-2897.

Spons by Red Knights NC Chapter 7. acfhm.com redblazer152003@yahoo. com MAY 1 4TH ANNUAL BIKER SUNDAY Trenton Baptist Church, 600 Jones St., Trenton, NC. Free buffet , door prizes and all types of Bikers. Everyone is welcome, ride your bike wear your Colors, come as you are. D.J. West weezdad1@yahoo.com 252-521-1172.

MAY 1 FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH GREENVILLE SC WORSHIP RALLY Freedom Biker Church Greenville SC, 141 City View Cir, Pickens, SC. Hang-out at 10am, Worship rally 11am.

Live music. www.freedombikergreenville.com Jeff Szanto jeff.szanto@att.net 828-817-5967.

MAY 1 ALAMANCE CO. CBA MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS RALLY/ RIDE Alamance Co Court House Square, Main St., Graham, NC. Reg. 1pm til 2pm. Ride is Free. Cash prizes. food, music, drawing. Raz 336-263-5552.

MAY 1 14TH ANNUAL FREEDOM MEMORIAL WALL DEDICATION Smokin’ Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Gospel music, worship service, memorial ride 11-12pm, dedication 1:30-3pm. Raffle 1pm. Proceeds to care of Memorial Wall.

336-722-3106.

MAY 1 TRIANGLE AREA RIDE FOR KIDS White Oak Recreation Area, White Oak Beach Rd., Pittsboro, NC. Reg 8am9:45, ride 10, $35/bike. Proceeds benefit Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. 800253-6530.

MAY 3 TINY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Crazy Shots, 688 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, NC. 8pm-until 919-732-1003.

MAY 4-8 AMERICAN VETERANS TRAVELING TRIBUTE Darlington Raceway, 1301 Harry Byrd Hwy, Darlington, SC. Motorcycle escort May 4, Wreath Laying Ceremony May 6. www. avtt.org Leah Gallagher 903-714-8634.

MAY 5 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER MAY 5-8 26TH ANNUAL NCOM CONVENTION Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 330 Tijeras N.W., Albuquerque, NM. National Coalition of Motorcyclists. www. aimncom.com 800-531-2424.

MAY 6 CAROLINA REBELLION PRE-PARTY Easy Eddies, 12125 Statesville Ave, Huntersville, NC. Live music 9pm. 704-875-2501.

MAY 6 BENEFIT FOR JAY “JAY BIRD” LOGAN Hooters, 3031 High Point Rd., Greensboro, NC. Bike night & cruise in. 6pm-? Live band, 50/50, door prizes, raffles. Proceeds go for medical expenses. Zandy ZandyASwain@yahoo. com 336-327-7290.

MAY 6-8 HIS RIDE Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief, 801 Bamboo Rd., Boone, NC. $300/Rider Fee covers all hotels, food and fuel for the ride. Benefits Samaritan’s Purse with a missionary hospital. Mark Speir speirma@gmail.com 828-773-1591.

MAY 7 OPEN HOUSE SUNSHINE EDITION Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Bike show, live music, food, vendors. www. rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

MAY 7 8TH ANNUAL CHICKS RULE LADIES ONLY BIKE SHOW & DEMO RIDE Davis Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. Reg 9:30-11am, $20/bike. Trophies @ 12, Demo rides 12-2pm. www.davishd.com 336-227-1261.

MAY 7 2ND ANNUAL SANDI’S RIDE FOR CANCER Davis Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. Reg 11am-12:30, ride 1pm, $20/each.

Food, music. Benefit Patricia G Bynum Fund. www.davishd.com 336-227-1261.

MAY 7 CORNELIUS VETERANS MONUMENT BENEFIT RUN Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC. Reg 8am, ride 9am, $20/ bike, $10/add passenger. Prizes, raffles.

Proceeds to construction of a Veterans Monument. www.sandersites.com/cvm Ricky Overcash 704-363-1982.

MAY 7 OPEN HOUSE Cape Fear Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 9am-5pm, vendors, bike show, dyno shootout, food, stunt team. live music. www.capefearhd. com 910-864-1200.

MAY 7 BUCKET LIST RIDE Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saun-

Cruisin’ Calendar ders St., Raleigh, NC. www.rayprice. com 919-832-2261.

MAY 7 ‘RIDE FOR RED’ CHARITY RIDE / POKER RUN Tellico Marina, 1000 Marina Harbor Dr, Vonore, TN. Reg 12-1:30, ride 2pm. Live music, food, t-shirt to first 100. Benefits American Red Cross. http://ride4red.webs. com/ Denny Westby 423-337-9011.

MAY 7 POKER RUN & BENEFIT FOR HOLLY JO COBB Crossroads Tavern, 874 Browns Chapel Rd, Gibsonville, NC. Reg 10am, Last out 11am. $10/bike, $15/couple. 50/50, raffles, cookout, live music, $4 food for non rider. Benefits Holly Jo Cobb in her fight against cancer. 336-584-8820 india. dawn@yahoo.com 336-584-8820.

MAY 7 CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK POKER RUN Britt Motorsports, 6431 Market St, Wilmington, NC. ride 10am, last in 4pm. $20/rider, $15/passenger. 50/50, cash prizes, door prizes, BBQ dinner. Poker run to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Denise denise@brittmotorsports.com 910-7918321.

MAY 7 CBA OF HICKORY POKER RUN Wizard Lounge, 651 21st St. NE., Hickory, NC. Reg 10:30-12pm, $15/ single, $25/couple inc meal. Cash prizes, door prizes, 50/50. Benefits CBA of Hickory. Bill Landers WClanders45@ yahoo.com 828-726-7148.

MAY 7 CALLING ALL ANGELS POKER RUN Balderdash, 1206 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC. 1st out 11am. $10/hand, $20/3. Door prizes, auction, 50/50, cash prizes, live music, food. Proceeds to medical expenses for Nikki Williamson. Staci Goble 704-8134902.

MAY 7 1ST ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE CAUSE Tilley’s Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Dr, Salisbury, NC. First out 10:30, $20/singles, $25/couples, extra hands $10. Bike show $10. Food, DJ, 50/50. Benefits Steve Raywood. facebook Michael Smith nitro_fish_818@ yahoo.com 704-305-6236.

MAY 7 1ST ANNUAL R.O.A.R.S. M/M FOOD BANK RIDE Troutman Church of God, 490 S Main St., Troutman, NC. Reg 8-9:45am, ride 10am, $10/rider $5/ pass, can food or dry good donation or cash, 50/50, door prizes. Escorted ride.

Benefits Food Closet. Richard 704-7755288.

MAY 7 3RD ANNUAL JIMMY HALACHEFF MEMORIAL RIDE Bill’s Sports Bar, 234 W. Harden St., Burlington, NC. Reg 10:30am-12pm.

Ride 12:15pm. Benefits D.A.V. Ride originally scheduled for 4/30. Bill 336228-0220.

MAY 7 MOBILE MEALS RIDE Meals on Wheels, 419 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC. Ride 11am, last out 1pm.

Tennessee 864-921-5086.

MAY 7 RIDE FOR DIXIE Monteith Park, 168 E. Haywood Rd, Dillsboro, NC. Celebrate Confedrate Memorial Day. Proceeds to help honor our southern heritage. Food, drinks, fun $20/bike, $5/extra pass. Spons by the Jackson Rangers SCV camp 1917. Mike Parris dixiemp@frontier.net 828-506-2611.

MAY 7 EMILY’S GRACEFUL WALK POKER RUN Easy Eddie’s, 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC. Reg 10-1, Ride 1pm. $15/rider $10/pass.

Food, door prizes, 50/50, auction, music. benefits 4yr old Emily diagnosed with cerebral palsy with medical expenses.

Mike Grady mgrady116@gmail.com 704-942-7394.

MAY 7 SSG RICKY MONTGOMERY BENEFIT Cox’s Harley-Davidson, 1178 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, SC. Reg 9-11am, ride 11:30, escorted ride, $10/person, food, prizes. Benefit Montgomery family and college fund. Colin Pressley 803-417-1948.

MAY 7 CROSSFIRE SPRING RALLY Crossfire UMC, 3200 Statesville Hwy, North Wilkesboro, NC. Bike games, live music, vendors, food, kids games, Red Cross blood drive, canned food drive. 10am until. Bring canned

7 food for adm. 336-838-9100. www.

BikerChurch.com CJ 336-262-9139.

MAY 7 FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH YARD SALE Mug Shots, 512 McAurther Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Benefit for Freedom Biker Church of Fayetteville Building Fund. 7am-1pm. www. freedombikerchurchfayetteville.com Marie Johnson 919-280-9646.

MAY 7 6TH ANNUAL JERRALD MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP FUN RUN Jones Intermediate School, 2170 Riverside Dr., Mount Airy, NC. Reg 10am-12noon. $15/Individual, $25/couple, Car $25 inc meal. http://psmitchell. webs.com/ Joel Mitchell 336-786-5053.

MAY 7 TRIAD PLEASURE RIDERS 15TH ANNUAL BIKE SHOW AND CASH GIVEAWAY Smokin’ Harley Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., WinstonSalem, NC. 12pm-5pm. Live music, vendors, food, door prizes, 50/50, cash giveaway, bike show w/ trophies $10 entry fee, reg 11am-1:30pm. Ken Hudson tdhudson@triad.rr.com 336-391-4601.

MAY 7 INDEPENDENT BENEFIT RUN #18 Ben’s V Twin, 13007 E. Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC. Ride 10am. To benefit Makayla Woodard. Jay Greenfield 704-882-4285.

MAY 7 CAROLINA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW NC Transportation Museum, 411 South Salisbury Ave., Spencer, NC. Reg 9am, awards 3pm.

Open to motorcycles 20 years or older. www.nctrans.org Mark Anthony 336924-8705.

MAY 7 4TH ANNUAL FIREHOUSE RUN Oakdale Fire Station #2, 2080 Dunlap Roddey Rd, Rock Hill, SC. Pre-reg online $25/single $40/double inc shirt, meal, door prize ticket. Day of event $30/single, $45/double. Ride 10am. lunch, door prizes. Benefits the community, needy families, military, fire personnel. www.comporiumpioneers. com Leon Yard 803-326-7341.

8 MAY 7 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE CHARITY RIDE Cedarock Park, 4242 R Dean Coleman Rd, Burlington, NC. Reg 10:30, ride 12pm. Food, fellowship, 50/50. Benefits the Alamance Co Chap of the ACS Relay For Life. Brent Hill brentshell@ yahoo.com 336-260-7210.

MAY 7 SAFCAB POKER RUN FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS Locked & Loaded, 1125 US Hwy. 70 West, Garner, NC. Reg 10:30am, $15/ one, $25/couples inc event t-shirt, raffle ticket & food ticket. Music, vendors, entertainment. Benefits the Harbor House. www.safcab.com Doug Smith 919-2193229.

MAY 7 NUCOR STEEL BERKELEY RELAY FOR LIFE BENEFIT RIDE Fiddlers Green Irish Pub, 730 G. Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Reg 10:30am. $20/bike, $5/add rider. free tshirt, BBQ plate, live bands, cash prizes.

Rhonda Stevens catfish663@yahoo.com 843-437-8924.

MAY 8 CMA “ELIZABETH CITY” MEETING Big Daddy’s Pizza, 103 Capital Trace, Elizabeth City, NC. Monthly meetings the 2nd Sunday of each month 2pm. Bob Morton bobscat12@yahoo.com 252-264-3966.

MAY 11 VICTORY DEMO RIDES M&M Leather & Custom Cycle Inc., 4400 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC. 9am-5pm. www.mmleather.com 910487-6151.

MAY 13 BIKE NIGHT Harley-Davidson of New Bern, 1613 Hwy 70 E, New Bern, NC. 6-9pm, music, food. www. harley-davidsonnewbern.com 252-6334060.

MAY 13-14 AMCA SOUTHERN NATIONAL MEET Denton Farm Park, 1072 Cranford Rd., Denton, NC. $10 weekend pass, gates open 8am daily, vendors, antique motorcycle parade, antique motorcycle show. www.amcasouthernnationalmeet.com Bob Aton 417-838-4777.

Cruisin’ Calendar MAY 13-15 THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC. Tour rides, live music, bike builders, bike games, bike show, prizes, vendors. www.handlebarcorral.com 828-2462101.

MAY 13-15 BLUE CRAB FESTIVAL Water Front Ave, Little River, SC. Vendors, music, games bluecrabfestival.org Bill Norman 843-249-6662.

MAY 13-15 BIKERS FOR BIKERS FOUNDATION 1ST ANNUAL SPRING RALLY Shakori Hills, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC. events, fun, music, gate prizes, bike show, games, food, beer garden, vendors, battle of the bands, camping avail. must be 18yrs old.

Benefits the Bikers For Bikers Foundation. www.bikersforbikersfoundation. com Mickey/Roadkill28371 or Jeanie 910-583-3067.

MAY 13-21 2011 SPRING BEACH RALLY Myrtle Beach, SC. MAY 13-21 SPRING BEACH RALLY Beach House Harley-Davidson, 4919 Ocean Hwy W, Shallotte, NC. Official event T’s. H.O.G. pin stop, vendors, demo fleet. DJ, refreshments, extended store hours. http://beachhousehd.com Ashley info@bhh-d.com 910-575-9997.

MAY 14 2ND & 1/2 EVER SWAP MEET Chopper Toyz, 5243 B Hwy 70 W, Morehead City, NC. Swap meet, music & food. 252-808-2453.

MAY 14 SOLDIERS FOR JESUS MC FUNDRAISER Grounds of Calvary Chapel of the Sandhills, 201 West South St, Aberdeen, NC. 3 Live bands, Rain or Shine. $5/person. Benefits outreach mission. Food, door prizes. Slo-Roll soldiersforjesusmcnc@gmail.com 910578-7586.

MAY 14 BEACH BASH Drifters, 412 1/2 N. Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC. 910-436-3394.

MAY 14 HA 81 SUPPORT PARTY Poindexter’s Saloon, 115 Dunn Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 4pm, live music, free food. 910-433-2089.

MAY 14 3RD ANNUAL RIDE TO CURE DIABETES McKenney-Salinas Powersports, 4804 Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC. Reg 9am, 1st out 9:30. $25/person. Treasure hunt, tour of Gaston Co, food, prizes. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Rooster, vicepresident@vra.com 704-824-2787.

MAY 14 RIDE FOR VICTORY Brewer Cycle, 420 Warrenton Rd, Henderson, NC. Reg 11am ride 1pm, $20/bike $10/ rider inc food, door prizes, raffles, 50/50.

Benefits Victory Junction Gang Camp.

Gina Pannell 919-413-9957.

MAY 14 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #79 BIKE RAFFLE Harley-Davidson of Greensboro, 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Drawing 2pm. www.ncfoplodge79.org 336-2731101.

MAY 14 FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH BBQ Ray Price HarleyDavidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. www.rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

MAY 14 4TH ANNUAL BETHEL BENEFIT RIDE Bethel Baptist Church, 2132 Brandon Hills Rd., Yadkinville, NC. Reg 9:30-10:15am, Blessing of bikes 10:30, ride 10:45, $20/bike $30/ couple, $30/vehicle, door prizes, drawings. Benefits youth mission trips and senior citizens. Rain date 5/21. Joy Moose 704-546-2721.

MAY 14 3RD ANNUAL BIKE BLESSING Walmart, 5225 Alexander Rd, Dublin, VA. Reg 10am. $15/bike. Food, motorcycle games and Blessing of the Bikes. Benefits Weekend Backpack Program. Max Orren s_orren@comcast. net 540-230-1130.

MAY 14 7TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR LIFE POKER RUN Carolane Propane Gas Inc., 654 North Churton St, Hillsborough, NC. Reg 9:15am, ride

Cruisin’ Calendar 10am. $20/hand, $5/rider. Rain or shine.

Spons by The Durham H.O.G. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Geoff durhamhog1530pr@gmail.com 919-5969511.

MAY 14 FLAGS FOR FALLEN MILITARY POKER RUN / BENEFIT CONCERT The Rock Shop, 128 South King St., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9, ride 11am. $15/rider, $20/passenger. Drawings, live music 4:30pm. Benefits Flags For Fallen Military. www.flagsforfallenmilitary.com Brian Adams 910-3090744.

MAY 14 CHROME HORSES MRC MEET & GREET East Coast Wings Inc., 3021 N. Herritage St, Kinston, NC. Meet & greet, ride. Ernie Murphy thecountyconnector@yahoo.com 252286-4472.

MAY 14 2ND ANNUAL WHEATMORE HS POKER RUN Wheatmore High School, 3678 Finch Farm Rd, Trinity, NC. Reg 8am, ride 9am. $15/bike, $10/extra rider. 50/50, door prizes, food, cash prizes. Benefits student athletes of Wheatmore HS. Robbie Walker 336442-0649.

MAY 14 MUSC IOP CHILDRENS HOSPITAL RIDE American Biker, 679 Treeland Dr., Ladson, SC. Reg $15/ driver, $5/rider, scavenger hunt. Benefits Children at the MUSC Institute of psychiatry. Bill Dean (Deano) pmcycles54@ yahoo.com 843-478-5311.

MAY 14 5TH ANNUAL LOOK TWICE RUN Whitehall Extention Bar, 907 Whitehall Rd., Anderson, NC. Reg 11am-1pm, $20/person, door prizes, 50/50. Proceeds benefit Motorcycle Awareness Alliance. donnah95@bellsouth.net 864-314-1557.

MAY 14 CUSTOMER VALUE DAY AND SPRING OPEN HOUSE Shelton’s Harley-Davidson, 606 Corporate Dr, Goldsboro, NC. 11am-4pm, demo rides, food, bike raffle. www.sheltonshd. com 919-731-2776.

MAY 14 RIDE FOR THE WARRIORS Percy Flowers Store, 4880 NC Hwy 42 E, Clayton, NC. Reg 9am, ride 11:30am. $20/single, $25 with passenger, ends at Ft. Bragg, cookout. Benefits Operation Helping Hands For Heros. www. operationhhh.org Cindy Lou Williams 919-606-2024.

MAY 15 BIKER BREAFAST & CRUISE Applebee’s, 1325 Plaza Boulevard, Sanford, NC. Pancake breakfast 7:30-10am. Cruise 10am, $7. Benefits the Motorcycle Awareness Safety Program (MSAP). Mike flhs92@nc.rr.com 919-363-8662.

MAY 18 TRIAD FLIGHT OF HONOR Piedmont Triad International Airport, 6415 Bryan Blvd, Greensboro, NC. Attend send off and/or welcome home festivities for our WWII heros. www. triadflightofhonor.com 336-285-8847.

MAY 19-21 OFFICIAL HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEMO RIDES Beach House Harley-Davidson, 4919 Ocean Hwy W, Shallotte, NC. demo rides. http://beachhousehd.com Ashley 910-575-9997.

MAY 20-21 THE CAROLINA HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALERS ASSOCIATION TWIN RIVERS RALLY Convention Center & Hilton Riverfront, 100 Middle St, New Bern, NC. Live music, Buell stunt team, vendors, dealer sale mall, ride in bike show, bike games.

Daytime rally free adm. Friday night concert, adm & live music. www.chdda. com Sandy Owens owens28730@gmail. com 828-778-1683.

MAY 20-21 FUEL IT DEMO TOUR World Class Powersports, 2924 N. Main St., High Point, NC. 10am-5pm. www. worldclasspowersports.com 336-8822900.

MAY 20-21 ALR POST 123 ANNUAL BIKE RALLY & SWAP MEET Veterans Memorial Park, 691 West Lebanon St, Mount Airy, NC. 9am-8pm. Live music, vendors, food, daily rides, swap meet, poker hands. Denise Dowell neccie1@aol.com 336-783-7281.

9 MAY 21 4TH ANNUAL CRUISIN FOR COLE MEMORIAL RIDE HarleyDavidson of Greensboro, 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 9am-10:45, ride 11am, $25/bike inc shirt & lunch $5/pass inc lunch, live music, raffle, 50/50. Benefits Jeffery Cole Morton Fire Science Scholarship fund at GTCC. 336273-1101.

MAY 21 ANGEL WINGS ZAHRA BAKER MEMORIAL RIDE 2ND CHANCE Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson, 2002 13th Ave Dr. SE, Hickory, NC. Reg 9:30am-12pm, ride 12:15. Bike Raffle $10/ticket. Benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital & Bikers Against Child Abuse.

Gail Boyce gboyce@acleanerstandard. com 828-270-4925.

MAY 21 ANGEL WINGS ZAHRA BAKER MEMORIAL 2ND CHANCE RIDE Black Diamond Collision, 1234 Fed Ex Dr., Conover, NC. pre reg 5/7-8 11am-4pm, $10/rider, H-D Sportster or $7500 cash raffle. Proceeds benefit St. Jude childrens hospital and bikers against child abuse. Gail Boyce boyce_two@ charter.net 828-270-4925.

MAY 21 FINISH LINE MEMORIAL RUN Castalia Fire Dept., 11065 Lancaster Store Rd., Castalia, NC. Reg 9-11am, $15/rider $5/rider, food. Benefits Johnny Ray Ayscue’s grandchildrens college funds. Danny James 252-406-1415.

MAY 21 4TH ANNUAL JACK LAUGHERY RIDE FOR KNOWLEDGE Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson, 928 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. Reg 9:30 ride 11am, $15/rider inc breakfast, lunch and ride pin. Benefits the Helen & Jack Laughery Honorary Scholarship Fund. pdaniels@nashcc.edu 252-451-8329.

MAY 21 RIDE & SHOW TO THE FAIRGROUNDS Ray Price HarleyDavidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Line up 10am, ride 11:30, bike show. www.rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

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MAY 21 ARMED FORCES DAY RIDE & COOK OUT American Legion Post 55, 111 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 10:30am, ride 11:30am to VA Hospital, in Salisbury, cook out with Veteran’s. Bring $5. in change, for Vet’s to use in Vending Machine’s during hospital stay. 50/50, bug run. David Ayers dhayers@yahoo.com 336-351-2911.

MAY 21 2ND ANNUAL FREEDOM RIDE-LIFE CHALLENGE BENEFIT RIDE Jackson Co. Justice Center, 399 Grindstaff Cove Rd, Sylva, NC. Reg 9:30am, ride 11am. $20/person inc ride, shirt and meal. Benefits Life Challenge, a residential program for women. info@ lifechallengewnc.org Samantha or Michelle 828-631-0055.

Darby Rd., Ferguson, NC. www.ridersroost.com 336-973-8405.

MAY 21 CRUISIN’ FOR CHRIST Friendship United Methodist Church, 2900 S. Hwy 16, Newton, NC. motorcycle/rodeo, ride in bike show, reg $15, 9am-10am, bike games 10am, adwards 3pm, food, 50/50, door prizes, DJ. Benefits Methodist mens missions. mgharleylady@wmconnect.com Terry Donaldson 828-465-7363.

MAY 21 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY “CRUIZIN FOR A CURE” NASCAR Speed Park, 1545 Parkway, Sevierville, TN. Reg 9am, ride 10, door prizes, food. Benefits ACS. Amanda 865453-1053.

MAY 27-31 SANDHILLS BIKEFEST 2957 Cypress Church Rd., Cameron, NC. Mention Full Throttle Magazine for 1/2 price admission! Live music, poker run sat, bike show, bike games, trophys, dj, camping, venders wanted. Benefits Friends To Friends Shelter, Shamrock Baptist Church Boys Home. sanhillsbikefest@yahoo.com James 919-7610485.

MAY 21 EL BAB SHRINE CLUB 6TH ANNUAL SPRING POKER RUN El BAB Shrine Club, 571 Patterson Mill Rd., Barnwell, SC. First out 9:30am, $15/driver, $10/rider inc poker hand & meal. rally, raffle and dance. Ned McKenzie mckenzie4@bellsouth.net 803-943-8328.

MAY 21 3RD ANNUAL RIDE 4 LIFE Wheels Of The Promise Biker Church, 900 Hwy 70 W., Havelock, NC. food. door prizes, 50/50 $15/rider, $5/passanger. Benefits The EPIC Center. D.J. West weezdad1@yahoo.com 252-5211172.

MAY 21 MURRELLS INLET AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS FISH FRY American Legion, Post 178, Old Murrells Inlet Rd., Murrells Inlet, SC. $10/ person, ride 10am. Food, music, burgers, dogs, beer 1pm. Benefits American Legion Legacy Fund. Woody lnwdbenner@ aol.com 484-437-8280.

MAY 21 2ND NATIONAL ARMED FORCES FREEDOM RIDE 2011 Barney B’s, 135 Miller Farm Rd., Inman, SC. Reg 8am, ride 10am, $25/bike $5/ pass inc pancake breakfast & patch.

Benefits the Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund.

Buddy Langley irialangley1970@gmail. com 919-235-8740.

MAY 22 2ND ANNUAL K.I.F.F.M.C.S.C FIREFIGHTERS SPRING BASH Sidetrax Food & Spirits, 6884 Hwy 221, Moore, SC. Bike bash supporting local firefighters, EMS, Military & local Knights of the Inferno Fire Fighters MC. dirtymagic@kiffmcsc.org 248-431-4735.

MAY 22 PETTY FAMILY FOUNDATION CHARITY RIDE 2 Starting Locations: Cape Fear Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd. Fayetteville, NC. & Tom Johnson RV Sales, 6700 Speedway Blvd. Concord, NC. Both rides 10am to Richard Petty’s home in Randleman. $45/rider inc lunch, t-shirts, music, car show, guitar raffle, prizes.

Jerry Aaron jaaron1@nc.rr.com 910-8503298.

MAY 24 LADIES GARAGE PARTY Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr, Winston-Salem, NC. Ladies only. www.smokinharley.com 336-722-3106.

MAY 26-29 FOOTHILLS THUNDER’S 1ST ANNUAL HILLBILLY HOEDOWN Circle J Music Park, 3613 Cliffside Rd, Boiling Springs, NC. Live music, events, BYOB. Weekend Pass $25, Day Pass Thur. $10, Fri. $15, Sat. $20. Benefits Police, Fire, EMS scholarships. foothillsthunderllc.com Jeff Hammitt 704-692-8869.

MAY 27-28 21ST ANNIVERSARY & MEMORIAL DAY PARTY Rider’s Roost Motorcycle Resort, 100 Elk Creek

MAY 27-30 2 RIVER’S SPRING BIKE RALLY Eden Fairgrounds, 13970 NC Hwy 87 North, Eden, NC. Vendors, live music, food. www.myspace. com/2riversbikerally Larry Wray 336613-5356.

MAY 28 MEMORIAL RIDE Team Powersports, Hwy 70 E, Garner, NC. $5/person. cash prizes. Benefits charities supporting members of our military services. www.team-powersports.com Heather Blanton hblanton@dwillridetwo.com 919-772-7866.

MAY 28 ARMED SERVICES DAY Drifters, 412 1/2 N. Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC. 910-436-1092.

MAY 28 2ND ANNUAL ABATE OF BEAUFORT CO. MEMORIAL DAY FUN RUN Frosty Frog, 1 North Forest Beach Dr., Hilton Head, SC. Reg 10am, ride 12, $10/hand, 50/50. 843-706-2220.

MAY 28 RED & WHITE 14TH ANNUAL SPRING BASH Crazy Shots, 688 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, NC. 12:00-? Music, fun, food, door prizes, tv giveaway, 81 support gear. Jason 919730-8128.

MAY 28 “ANGELS AMONG US” BENEFIT RIDE 4th & Long Lounge, 6353 Cephis Dr, Clemmons, NC. Reg. 9am, ride 12pm. free food, silent auction, 50/50, door prizes, DJ. 15/single and 25/double inc t-shirt. Benefits Hospice & Palliative Carecenter in Memory of Carol Driscoll. Rhonda Driscoll rdriscoll62@yahoo.com 336-399-1918.

Cruisin’ Calendar MAY 28 2ND ANNUAL FALLEN FIREMAN MEMORIAL RIDE Crossroads Harley-Davidson, 1921 US 421, Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 9-10am, ride 10:15, 50/50, door prizes, food, cash prizes, raffles. Red Knights M/C NC 16. Proceeds for a memorial for fallen firemen. Robert Padgett rpadgett2784@ hotmail.com 704-881-1833.

MAY 28 2ND ANNUAL WARHORSE BROTHERHOOD MC WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT POKER RUN Darrell’s place, 1727 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC. Reg 11-2pm, 1st out 11:30am. $15/bike, $5/passenger. Food, live music, 50/50, raffles, door prizes.

Support our Nations Vets marti@warhorsebrotherhoodmc.com MAY 28 RIDE FOR A VET Burnsville, 110 Town Square, Burnsville, NC. Reg 8-12pm, ride 12pm, $15/bike. $10/ passenger. Food, raffles, door prizes.

50/50. Benefit Mt. Mitchell Marine Corp League 1266. www.rideforavet.com Terry Willis easyrider28714@yahoo.com 828-675-5262.

MAY 28 2ND ANNUAL RALLY-NRANDLEMAN BIKE RALLY Full Throttle Bar, 1006 S. Main St., Randleman, NC. 11am-2am, bike show, live music, vendors, pin stripping. 336-4957665.

MAY 29 SMOKY MOUNTAIN THUNDER MEMORIAL RIDE XI Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Ave, Sevierville, TN. 10am opening ceremony, ride 11am, police escorted.

Paying tribute to all Fallen Military from all wars and conflicts. Ron Giddis 865453-6532.

MAY 29 ROLLING THUNDER XXIV “RIDE FOR FREEDOM” North Pentagon Parking Lot, Washington, DC. Memorial Day Weekend Assembly Area: Washington, D.C. North Pentagon parking lot 8:00 am. Leaving: 12pm for the ride through Washington, D.C. to The Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial to pay our respect to our brothers and sisters who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy

every day and for the full accounting of all POW-MIA’s and veterans’ rights.

This is a demonstration - not a parade. http://goo.gl/JQmPK rtnj1@att.net 908369-5439.

MAY 30 MEMORIAL DAY Everytown, USA, MAY 30 MEMORIAL DAY PARTY Drifters, 412 1/2 N. Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC. 910-436-1092.

Scan This QR Code To Check For Events That Missed The Print Issue JUN 3-5 DAYS OF THUNDER V Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson, 190 Pontiac Business Center Dr., Columbia, SC. TT H-D 5th anniversary celebration.

Live music, food, refreshment, vendors, special anniversary items, fireworks on Sunday night. www.thundertowerharley. com Sean Preston seanp@tth-d.com 803461-1121 X2211.

JUN 3-5 7TH ANNUAL CRKA/CCIB POKER RUN & RALLY Circle J Music Park, 3613 Cliffside Rd, Mooresboro, NC. Poker run Sat. ride 11am. Weekend Pass $20 inc poker run & meal ticket.

Camping, BYOB, live music, bike show, bike games. Benefits Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Assoc. Bobby Howard ccib1996@att.net 704-487-7894.

JUN 4 10TH ANNUAL ANGIER BIKE FEST Downtown Angier, 24 E Depot Rd., Angier, NC. 10am-4pm, Poker ride reg 8am-ride 10am. bike show, live music, food, auction, vendors, cruise-in, auction. Benefits the fallen firefighters Memorial Fund. Cindy 919-639-2500.

JUN 4 ANGIER ESCORTED POKER RUN Angier Black River Fire Dept., 309 N Broad St, Angier, NC. Reg 8am, ride 10am. Cindy 919-639-2500.

JUN 4 AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS BIKE NIGHT American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd.,

11 Fuquay, NC. Free food, drinks, music, 50/50, giveaways, games. 3pm-close.

Benefits Legion charities. 919-557-5990.

JUN 4 2ND ANNUAL JEFFERY ADAM RUTLEDGE MEMORIAL RIDE/COOKOUT American Legion Post, 446 S. Main St., King, NC. Reg 11am, ride 12. $10/single $15/double.

Cookout $10/adult, $5/kids. Proceeds benefit Family Adoption Assitance Fund.

Jon Brooks 336-831-6624.

JUN 4 PARTS & ACCESSORIES SWAP MEET Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. swap meet. www.rayprice 919-832-2261.

JUN 4 CC-BLUE STAR MOTHERS CHAPTER NC13 CAR/TRUCK/ BIKE SHOW Randleman Middle School, 800 High Point St., Randleman, NC. 10am-4pm. Games, food, and music. Show open to all makes and models.

Pre-reg cars/ trucks $15 & bikes $12.

At the gate cars/trucks $18 & bikes $15.

Barbara at 336-434-5006. Proceeds to Support the Troops & Veterans! Tammy Horne 336-498-2263.

JUN 4 1ST ANNUAL GLAD TIDINGS YOUTH BIKE RIDE Glad Tidings Church, 711 Fairground Rd., Dunn, NC. Reg 9am-10:45, ride 11am, $20/bike, $25/2 up inc lunch. Door prizes, auction.

Spons by the Glad Tidings Church Youth Fine Arts Team. Belinda Cruse 910-8923462.

JUN 4 CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK RIDE Walmart, 2241 Rockford St., Mount Airy, NC. Reg 10am-11am, ride 11am. $15/rider, cash prizes, food, fun, music, H-D raffle.

Proceeds to Duke Children’s Hospital.

Sherrie Dehart sherrie_de_heart@live. com 336-719-2300.

JUN 4 BENEFIT RIDE FOR SANDRA CRAIG Snake Ranch Cycles, HWY 89, Walnut Cove, NC. Reg 10am12noon, ride 12pm. $10/rider. Meal, raffle prizes, auction, 50/50. Benefit Ride for Sandra Craig, a cancer survivor who needs help. Matt Dodson mmadodson@ triad.rr.com 336-871-4020.

12 JUN 4 DONNIE’S RUN Morganton Moose Lodge, 2722 Moose Lodge St., Morganton, NC. Ride 11am $10/ rider, $10 passenger. Poker run, music fest, bike show, tattoo contest. Benefits injured fireman paralyzed during an accident. Faith Foster bikachic1067@yahoo. com 828-390-7666.

JUN 4 BREAST CANCER RIDE FOR TAMMY NUGENT The Hideaway Tavern, 2320 Huffine Mill Rd, Mcleansville, NC. Reg 11am, $15/bike, $20/couple, ride 12:30. Live music 7pm, free food, 50/50 raffles, door prize. Rain Date 6/11 Tammy Nugent harleybaybe@yahoo. com 336-656-7040.

JUN 4 “RUN TO THE SUN” CHARITY DICE RUN Britt Motorsports, 6418 Market st, Wilmington, NC. reg $20/rider, $10/passenger. dice runs, live entertainment, motorcycle show, loudest pipes contest w/trophies, dunking booth, raffle prizes, silent auction, 50/50.

Benefit St. Jude Childrens Hospital. Eric Letendre eric.letendre@ec.rr.com 910538-0887.

JUN 4 CAN FOOD RUN Peach Blossom Diner, 910 Hospitality Dr, Spartanburg, SC. Ride 11:15. Benefits District 5 Ministries. Ben Godwin 864-420-3294.

JUN 4 1ST ANNUAL POINTE TO THE CHILDREN’S HOME BIKE RUN Crosspointe Baptist Church, 1175 Crosspointe Dr., Concord, NC. Reg 8:30am, ride 10am. $15/bike. End at the Baptist Children’s Home. Lunch, t-shirts, prizes/refreshments. Benefit Baptist Children’s Home. Reid Biggers acroom1@ carolina.rr.com 704-433-8132.

JUN 4 FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH OF GREENSBORO LAUNCH PARTY Harley-Davidson of Greensboro Music Park, 538 Farragut Street, Greensboro, NC. Escorted ride Reg 9:30-10:30, ride 10:45am, music, free hot dogs, Music 12-2:30pm, family event. www. freedombikerchurch.com Randy Austin 336-963-3111.

Cruisin’ Calendar JUN 4 OFFICER DOWN RIDE Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. www.rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

Police escort, music, food, raffles, prizes, military fly-by. Proceeds benefit Purple Heart Homes. www.cvmaride.com flyU2THEMOON@aol.com

JUN 4 MOORE CO CHAPTER WINGMEN 19TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Moore County Club House, 328 Addor Rd, Pinebluff, NC. Gates 12:30pm, Live band, ride in-bike show, food & drinks, door prizes, 50/50, shotgun raffle, $7/person, $10/couple. www.9339mc.com nelson northcarolinawingmen@yahoo.com 910-281-4892.

JUN 4 5TH ANNUAL TRICKY RICKY MEMORIAL RIDE 3 Stooges Cycles, 1004 N. NC 87, Elon College, NC. Reg 10am, ride 12. $15/person $20/couple.

Prizes, raffles, food & drinks avail, party, live entertainment. Proceeds to Sam’s Wish Fund. Doug 336-524-0004.

JUN 4 2ND ANNUAL MARLA K BENNETT MEMORIAL RIDE The American Childrens Home, 3844 South Hwy 8, Lexington, NC. 11:00am until. Reg 9:30.

Benefits the “Pink Ladyz” Relay for Life Team. $15/bike, $5/rider. Ride-in bike show $10. Food, music, prizes, more.

Leslie sweettaterqueen@traid.rr.com 336-225-8515.

JUN 4 STOP CHILD ABUSE NOW RIDE RCR Museum, 425 Industrial Dr., Welcome, NC. Reg 10am, Policeescorted ride 11:30am. $10/single, $15/ double. Food, door prizes, 50/50, drop ticket items. Hosted by Lexington Area Retreads. Benefits Stop Child Abuse Now. Rain date 6/11. Mike Whisenhunt mwhis2@yahoo.com 336-764-2544.

JUN 4 SCHOLARSHIP FUND MOTORCYCLE RUN Arnette Park, 2165 Wilmington Highway, Fayetteville, NC. $10/rider, w/passenger $15. 50/50, raffles, meal. Proceeds to scholarships. www.fashrm.org Audwin Lindsay audwinlindsay@nc.rr.com 910-366-3983.

JUN 4 2ND ANNUAL MOTORING FOR MONGRELS BENEFIT POKER RUN Jeans Place, 330 E Main St, Havelock, NC. Benefits Animals from the Carteret Co Animal shelter. Lindsey Williford motoring4mongrels2010@hotmail. com 252-728-5181.

JUN 4 VET’S HELPING VET’S BENEFIT RIDE Crossroads HarleyDavidson, 1921 US Hwy 421, Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 10am, ride 1pm, $20/bike.

JUN 5 2ND ANNUAL LOVE 4 LUCK Full Throttle Bar, 1006 S. Main St., Randleman, NC. Reg 11:30am ride 1, $15/single $20/couple $5/car rider $5/ car pass, prizes, dice roll, 50/50, auction, live music. Proceeds benefit Timmy Luck family. Karen Rogers 336-4658551.

JUN 11 2ND ANNUAL VETERANS MEMORIAL RIDE American Legion Post 52, 40 American Legion Rd, Franklinton, NC. Reg 9am-10:30am, ride 11, $20/rider $10/pass inc meal.

Door prizes, 50/50. Proceeds to benefit The Ride Home. Rain date 6/18. Monica Cash 336-583-5569 mavector@nc.rr. com JUN 11 GRAND OPENING PARTY Pappy’s Pub, 120 Watertank Rd., Statesville, NC. 704-754-3398.

JUN 11 MOTORCYCLE & CLASSIC CARS POKER RUN Walmart, 4540 Main St., Shallotte, NC. Reg 8:30am, ride 11am, $25 inc t-shirt & lunch.

50/50, door prizes, best hand, police escort. Benefits the Christmas Toy Run. Brunswick Co. Motorcycle Enthusiasts Jerome Munna 910-754-5144.

JUN 11 RIDN 4 RNLD Jack’s Custom Cycles, 1500 W Main St., Lexington, SC. Reg 11am, ride 12pm, $20/rider $10/pass, food, live music, 50/50, door prizes. Benefits Ronald McDonald Charities of Columbia SC. Alex Nicyper 803-359-4864.

JUN 11 BENEFIT FOR CONNER PHARR Horsefeathers Roadhouse, 3746

Cruisin’ Calendar Mt. Pleasant Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC. 2-9, no adm, live music all day, poker hands, auction, raffle, 50/50. Conner was born with 2 holes in his heart and down syndrome. Proceeds for medical expenses.

Amy, Keith, Anna Amorgan33@hotmail. com 704-966-0192.

JUN 11 KATHY BRACKETT BREAST CANCER BENEFIT Easy Eddie’s, 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC. Reg 11am, last out 1pm. $15/ single, $5/passenger inc food, & poker hands Prizes, 50/50, live music, free food, door prizes./ www.KBsFight.webs. com Crystal Dowell 980-521-1510.

JUN 11 BIKE RIDE FOR HOSPICE OF RANDOLPH CO. Cox’s Harley Davidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 7:30am-9:15am, rider $15, passenger $5. Door prizes, silent auction, Bible run. food avail. Benefits The Randolph Hospice House. Jay Walls jaywalls77@yahoo.com 336-301-1713.

JUN 11 HOMEGROWN HEROES / OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL RIDE Cumberland Co Courthouse / LEO Memorial, 131 Dick St, Fayetteville, NC. Reg 8am, ride 9:45am. 50/50 $25/Rider, $10/passenger. Benefits The Officer Down Memorial (LEO) and Wounded Warriors Project. fayettevillencblueknightsxiii.org Ron Matthews 910-237-4950.

JUN 11 RIDE TO VICTORY Providence Place, 1727 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC. Reg 12-1pm. ride 1pm. $20/ single, $25/double. Ending at Victory Mountain Camp. Proceeds to scholarship funds attend Victory Mountain. www.ncewesleyan.com Darrell Scruggs pastordarrell@ncewesleyan.com 336886-7729.

JUN 11-12 H.O.G. HOMECOMING WEEKEND Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. www.rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

JUN 12 1ST ANNUAL SCAVENGER HUNT Monroe Moose Lodge, 1553 Concord Ave, Monroe, NC. Reg 9am-

10:30, $25/team (2 bikes). Spons by South Piedmont Chapter CBA. Keith Swann 980-328-5590.

JUN 12 BIKE & ROD SUNDAY Firehouse Ministries, 840 Fowler Rd, Mount Airy, NC. Bike & Rod show, auctions, 50/50, drawings, live music, vendors needed. www.firehouseministries.org Ron Mathews 336-783-7396.

JUN 12 CMA ELIZABETH CITY MEETING Big Daddy’s Pizza, 103 Capital Trace, Elizabeth City, NC. Monthly meetings 2nd Sunday of each month 2pm. Bob Morton bobscat12@ yahoo.com 252-264-3966.

JUN 14-16 KAWASAKI NOMAD OWNERS NATIONAL RALLY Maggie Valley Inn and Conference Center, Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC. Rides, demos, social functions. www.kawanow. org Todd Frazier 336-312-2149.

JUN 18 PETE HICKS AWARENESS RIDE Bikers Blvd, 9004 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC. Reg 10am, ride 12pm. 919786-0003.

JUN 18 1ST ANNUAL JOE WILKINS MEMORIAL RIDE Easy Eddies, 12125 Statesville Ave, Huntersville, NC. Reg 11am ride 12, donations accepted, silent auction, 50/50, prizes. Proceeds benefit Karen’s Cure, Inc. Karen Reed kreed1230@yahoo.com 704-236-1537.

JUN 18 BUILDING FUNDRAISER PARTY Freedom Bike Church Fayetteville, Stoney Run PFWB Church, 12481 Harnett-Dunn Hwy, Dunn, NC. 10am5pm, bike games, raffles, door prizes, kids games, dunking booth, 50/50, raffle, live music. Fossil 910-891-1644.

JUN 18 JOSHUA T. HARRIS VETERANS FESTIVAL & MEMORIAL RIDE Davidson Co. Fairgrounds, 400 Greensboro St. Ext., Lexington, NC. Rescheduled from 4/16. fun, food, vendors and support our Veterans. Memorial ride 11am, festival. www.jthmemorialride.com Mike Yarbrough mikeyarbrough1970@yahoo.com 336-225-8067.

13 JUN 18 BENEFIT POKER RUN FOR DUSTIN WILBORN Old Ski Lodge, 2611 Old N.C. 87, Ossipee, NC. Reg. 11am, ride 12pm. $15/hand, $15/2. 50/50, door prizes, food avail, live entertainment. 336-584-5511. Debbie 336-512-3346.

JUN 18 CRUISIN CAUSE WE CARE 2011 Mid City Shrine Club, 1470 Fort Prince Blvd, Wellford, SC. Reg 8:30, ride 10am, escorted ride. Rain date 6/25. Benefits the Cancer Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee Co. Linda Burns lburns200897@yahoo.com 864590-8852.

JUN 18 TROOPER SHAWN BLANTON MEMORIAL RIDE-3RD ANNUAL Cherokee, NC. 3 starting locations: Lowe’s: 95 Smoky Park Hwy, Asheville, NC or GhostTown H-D, 82 Locust Dr. Waynesville, NC or Jackson Co Justice Center, Sylva, NC Reg 9am-11am. $25 inc ride, shirt, meal, door prize ticket.

Proceeds benefit Trooper Shawn Blanton Scholarship Fund. www.troopershawnblantonscholarship.com Jan Fitzgerald 828-293-9394.

JUN 18 4TH ANNUAL ELKS LODGE FLAG DAY POKER RUN Greensboro Elks Lodge #602, 2201 West Cornwallis Dr, Greensboro, NC. Reg 10:3012:30pm, ride 12:30pm. $15/bike, $10/ extra rider. Food avail. Proceeds to purchase American Flags for Guilford Co Public Schools. www.greensboroelks. com Rick Baker rbaker@bipinc.com 336-549-6083.

JUN 18 BROTHERS FOR BROTHERS ANNUAL RIDE Charlie Mike’s Pub, 195 Starpoint Dr, Fayetteville, NC. Reg 11am. food, door prizes, live auction. Benefits United Warrior Survivor Foundation. Robyn Young or Shannon Rasmussen brothersforbrothersride@ gmail.com 910-322-9951.

JUN 18 3RD ANNUAL LEXINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S HONOR FLIGHT BENEFIT RUN S & S, 930 Chapin Rd., Chapin, SC. Reg 10am12pm, $25/single $40/double. Benefits Honor Flight SC. David Amick 803-9324942.

14 JUN 18 ANNUAL SUMMER BASH Steel Horse Saloon, 536 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Bands, food, vendors, tattoo contest. www.thesteelhorsesaloon. com JUN 20 NATIONAL RIDE TO WORK DAY www.ridetowork.org propaganda@ ridetowork.org JUN 24-26 15TH ANNUAL BUNCOMBE CO CBA/ABATE HOT SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND Hot Springs Resort & Spa, 15 Bridge St., Hot Springs, NC. $25 weekend pass, live music, vendors, game.

James Buckner 828-645-2113.

JUN 25 MATT HUNT MOTORCYCLE RIDE Hillsville Community Center, 9078 Hillsville Rd, Trinity, NC. Reg 9am, ride 10:30am. $20. Police escort, auction, drinks, food avail, free t-shirt to 1st 25 registered. Benefits Trinity & Wheatmore High Schools. Cathy Young cry1152@aol.com 336-472-9314.

JUN 25 TRIAD FLIGHT OF HONOR BENEFIT RIDE Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr, Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 8am, ride 10, $15/bike $5/pass.

Benefits Triad Flight of Honor. www. triadflightofhonor.com Guy Maffett 336413-3253.

JUN 25 CHUCK PERSINGER MEMORIAL RIDE Ray Price HarleyDavidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. 10am. www.rayprice.com 919-8322261.

JUN 25 ANNUAL FREEDOM CELEBRATION POKER RUN Full Throttle Powersports, 100 Indian Walk, Lowell, NC. Reg 10am-12:30pm. $5/hand $10/3 hands. Rain or shine, door prizes, live music, raffles, food, beer, fun. Spons by Sons of Soldiers MR. Proceeds support our Soldiers. www.sonsofsoldiers.com Wolf 704-393-7639.

JUN 25 HEARTS HELPING HOSPICE BENEFIT RIDE Cuz’s Tavern, 1532 N. Graham-Hopedale Rd, Burlington, NC. Reg 10:30am, ride 12pm.

Cruisin’ Calendar $15/Rider, $20/Double inc meal. Door prizes, raffle, live music. Rain Date 6/26.

Benefits Hospice of Alamance/Caswell.

Noelle 336-263-6101.

JUN 25 SALLIE UNGER & THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION POKER RUN Hide-A-Way Bar & Grill, 516 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC. Reg 10:30am, last out 12pm. $15/bike, $5/passenger/ extra hand. Raffle, 50/50, door prizes, live music. Benefits Sallie with medical expenses, the Kidney Foundation. Eileen Goodman lil_red_babygirl@yahoo.com 704-746-1742.

JUN 25 CHARITY/ MEMORIAL RIDE Midland Masonic Lodge, 9650 Highway 601, Midland, NC. Door prizes, give aways, t-shirts, $25/bike. Benefits Masonic Charities. George threehds@ yahoo.com 252-933-4155.

JUL 2 AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS BIKE NIGHT American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd., Fuquay, NC. Free food, drinks, music, 50/50, giveaways, games. 3pm-close. Benefits Legion charities. 919-557-5990.

JUL 2-3 2011 ABATE OF BEAUFORT CO BIKES & BABES Rumors Bar and Grill, 70 Pennington Dr., Bluffton, SC. Motorcycle and bikini calendar contest.

Specials, detailing, bike wash, vendors welcome, event ride, drawings. www. blufftonbiker.com CrankN abate@hargray.com 843-304-1316.

JUL 9 BENEFIT RIDE FOR LANDON WOOD Tilley Harley-Davidson, 1226 Morland Dr, Statesville, NC. police escorted ride 8am-10am. 50/50, cash prizes, food. $20/singles, $25/doubles. Benefits 13 yr old diagnosed with leukemia with medical expenses. Dale Rankin dale_the_fisherman@yahoo.com 704-402-7409.

JUL 10 FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH GREENVILLE SC OPEN HOUSE Freedom Biker Church Grenville SC, 141 City View Cir, Pickens, SC. 10am-4pm. Bike games, bike show, vendors & vendors wanted, 50/50, food.

H-D giveaway, donations accepted. Benefit FBC Building Fund. Rain Date 7/17. www.freedombikergreenville.com Jeff Szanto 828-817-5967.

JUL 11 5TH ANNUAL KERNERSVILLE POLICE POKER RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS Kernersville Police Dept, 134 E. Mountain St, Kernersville, NC. $15 inc poker hand & door prize ticket, passenger $5, add hand $5.

First 50 bikes get a t-shirt. Food, cash prizes, 50/50, door prizes. Benefits NC Special Olympics. Capt. Steve Bowman sbowman@toknc.com 336-966-2451.

JUL 12-14 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL VULCAN RALLY Kickstand Lodge, 2097 NC Hwy 28, Robbinsville, NC. www.vulcanriders.us president@charlottevra.com

JUL 8-10 EASYRIDERS RODEO TOUR & RALLY Wilson Co Fairgrounds, 2331 US Highway 301 S., Wilson, NC. Camping on site, motorcycle rodeo, live music, ride in bike show, food, wet t-shirt contest, exhibits. www. easyridersevents.com 800-962-9857.

JUL 15 9TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY TOY RUN Victory of Fayetteville, 4400 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 8am, ride 10am, $15 & toy/ride $10 pass inc t-sirt & lunch. food, prizes, raffles. Benefit Duke’s Children’s Hospital, The Children’s Miracle Network.

William Winford 910-426-5082.

JUL 9 2ND ANNUAL WOMEN’S FIREFIGHTER COMBAT CHALLENGE TEAM Parkway Harley-Davidson, 20 Patton Cove Rd, Swannanoa, NC. Benefits Asheville Women’s Firefighter Combat Challenge Team. Kelley Webb Kwebb@ashevillenc.gov 828-768-1437.

JUL 16 FIRE FIGHTERS BURNED CHILDREN’S FUND POKER RUN East Lincoln Fire Dept., 406 S. Pilot Knob Rd., Stanley, NC. Reg 10am. Benefits Lincoln Co Chapter of NC Burned Children’s Fund. Casey Noles 704-8225999.

Cruisin’ Calendar JUL 16 VETERANS APPRECIATION CRUISE-IN Yadkinville Courthouse, 101 S State St., Yadkinville, NC. 4pm-9pm, door prizes for vets and Cruisers, food, 50/50, live music, special guests, guest speakers. David Garner 704-616-2225.

JUL 16 7TH ANNUAL GOOD, BAD, & UGLY Rosewood Worship Center, O’Berry Center Rd., Goldsboro, NC. Biker and Community Outreach. Bike show, poker run, 7 live bands, food.

Gilbert Baker bakergilbert@bellsouth. net 919-920-2754.

JUL 16 BUFFALO WING COOKOFF Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. www. rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

JUL 16 16TH ANNUAL MOONSHINE RIDE Crossroads Harley-Davidson, 1921 US Hwy 421, Wilkesboro, NC. Reg & meal 2-4:30pm, ride 5pm, $20/ person inc meal. Door prizes, Benefits the High Co First in Families. Rain date 8/16. www.wilkesborohog.webs.com 336-667-1003.

JUL 16 2011 HOSPICE OF DAVIDSON CO. RIDE FOR ANGELS Denton Farmpark, 1072 Cranford Rd, Denton, NC. Pre-reg $15, $5/rider. Day of $20/bike, $5/rider. Reg 8:30-10:30, ride 10:45. police escorted ride. hospiceofdavidson.org Tammy Troublefield 800-768-4677.

JUL 23 2ND ANNUAL OPERATION BIKER Cedar Grove Community Center, 1379 Union Church Rd., Asheboro, NC. Reg 9-10:45, ride 11am, $10/person plus item for infants-preteens. 50/50, door prizes, food, auction. Benefit Project Night Night, Operation Tyson Toys. www.orgsites.com/nc/2ndoperationbiker Renee or Bobby Mothershed 336/8572322.

JUL 23 WOUNDED WARRIOR POKER RUN Froggy Bottoms Bar, 6326 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC. Ride 12pm. Raffle, free food, live music. Benefits Wounded Warrior Fund. Stephon 910-977-8124.

JUL 23 LIL PHILLIP MEMORIAL RIDE Aberdeen Fire Dept, 800 Holly St, Aberdeen, NC. Ride 10am, $15/person inc lunch, t-shirt. Billy Lewis 910690-8010. Benefits the Carolina Tiger Rescue. Rain date 7/30. Elizabeth Garner fdepartment@townofaberdeen.net 910690-9121.

JUL 29-30 HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEMO TRUCK Ray Price HarleyDavidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. www.rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

JUL 30 2ND ANNUAL BRAYLON POKER RUN Berry Woods Cycles, 550 N. Woods Dr, Fountain Inn, SC. Reg 9am-10:30am. $25/hand, $10/extra hand. Cash prizes, music, door prizes, food, 50/50. Benefits Down Syndrome Family Alliance of Greenville & SC Autism Society. Rain or Shine. www. braylonfoundation.com Paul Williams, Jr. 864-221-2042.

AUG 5-6 AHDRA-THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS Bristol Dragway, 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol, TN. New night race. $50/weekend, $30/single day.

Camping avail. www.ahdra.com Kelli info@ahdra.com 336-924-2095.

AUG 5-6 2ND ANNUAL “CHARLIE MIKE” MEMORIAL RIDE Fort Bragg, NC. Iron Butt Memorial Ride to Honor our Korean War Vets. Donations only. http://nc.combatvet.org/cm.html Dagger NC.CVMA.15.1.PR.Officer@ gmail.com 910-286-0184.

AUG 6 VFW 7031 7TH ANNUAL POKER RUN Boone VFW Post 7031, 144 VFW Dr., Boone, NC. Reg 8:30, ride 10am. T-shirt, dinner, music, door prizes, auction. Benefits the National Home for Children and Devoted Sevice Members and their families. Thomas ah64mongo@yahoo.com 828-264-9570.

AUG 13 THE ULTIMATE BIG POT FUN RUN Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson, 2002 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC. Reg 10am, last out 12pm, $20/single $30/double. Benefits The South Mountain Christian Camp. Carswell 828-2026138.

15 AUG 13 3RD ANNUAL FREEDOM RIDE Harley-Davidson of Greensboro, 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 10am-11am, $20/bike, military humvee & police escorted. Live music, food, 50/50, door prizes. Benefits WWII Veterans “Triad Flight of Honor”. Lydia Thorne davidthorne@northstate.net 336404-1943.

AUG 18-20 NC H.O.G RALLY Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave. Drive SE, Hickory, NC. Reg deadline June 30, poker runs, vendors. www.ncstatehogrally.com AUG 20 2ND ANNUAL RIDE FOR LIFE Oak Grove Church Rd & Startown Rd, 1139 Oak Grove Church Rd, Lincolnton, NC. Reg 8:30am, ride 10:30am. $15/single, $20/double inc meal. Live music, door prizes, biker games, t-shirts avail. Proceeds to throughhealingeyes. org breast cancer support for Lincoln Co. “Wrench” Bob Keefer 704-240-0186.

AUG 20 THE TUCKAHOE MC 23RD ANNIVERSARY PARTY Tuckahoe Clubhouse, Hwy 24, Beulaville, NC. Poker run 9:30am. Cash prize, food, entertainment, custom bobber chopper raffle. Benefits local families in need.

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AUG 27 OPEN HOUSE Honda Suzuki Artic Cat of Sanford, 3128 S. Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC. Reg 9am, games, door prizes, food, sale, 50/50. 919-7753630.

AUG 28 ASHEVILLE RIDE FOR KIDS Biltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC. Reg 7am-8:45, escorted ride 9am. $35/bike. Benefits Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. 800253-6530.

SEP 2-4 18TH ANNUAL EAST COAST TRIKE-IN Veteran’s Memorial Park, 691 West Lebanon St., Mount Airy, NC. Trike & bike show, games, camping, rides, 50/50, raffles, DJ, vendors. Tim nineon3@aol.com 919-327-0168.

16 SEP 2-4 DRAGON SLAYERS BASH Dragon Slayers MC Club House, 6401 Knightdale Eaglerock Rd, Knightdale NC, NC. Live music, bike games, vendors. help support Fire fighters Dragonslayersmc.com Snapper Snapper@ bellsouth.net 919-369-9925.

SEP 17 CUMBERLAND CO. SHOP WITH THE SHERIFF CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RIDE Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, 131 Dick St, Fayetteville, NC. Reg 8am, ride @ 9am, $15/person, raffles, food, door prizes.

Benefits taking needy children shopping for Christmas. Sgt David Hubbard Dhubbard@ccsonc.org (910)818-1762.

SEP 17 5TH ANNUAL CARTERET CO OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL RIDE Carteret Co. Community College, 3505 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC. Reg 10am, ride 11am. $20/bike, $5/rider.

Lunch, door prizes, 50/50, raffle. www. bkncxviii.com Charles Rice 631-4553924.

SEP 17 TRIAD FLIGHT OF HONOR Piedmont Triad International Airport, 6415 Bryan Blvd, Greensboro, NC. Attend send off and/or welcome home festivities. www.triadflightofhonor.com 336-285-8847.

SEP 18 343 MEMORIAL RIDE Britt Motorsports, 6431 Market St, Wilmington, NC. Reg 9am. In honor of the 10 year anniversary of 9-11. www.brittmotorsports.com Denise denise@brittmotorsports.com 910-791-8321.

SEP 22-24 BIKER BLUES BBQ RALLY & BBQ CLASSIC Tilley Harley- Davidson, 653 Bendix Dr, Salisbury, NC. www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com Gary M. Moss info@bikerbluesbbqrally.com 704-638-6044.

SEP 23-25 RAY PRICE CAPITAL CITY BIKEFEST Ray Price HarleyDavidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. www.rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

Cruisin’ Calendar SEP 24 JRS BIKE SHOW Tilley Harley Davidson, 653 Bendix Dr, Salisbury, NC. Reg 12pm-2pm, trophies. Benefits Godstock & Salisbury FOP. Jr Cranford shop@tilleyhd.com 704-638-6044.

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SEP 25 BIKERS FOR BOOBS BREAST CANCER RIDE Cox’s Harley-Davidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 9am, ride 10:30 $20/ bike, 50/50, silent auction, vendors, food, games, music, fashion show. Fay Morgan bikersfourboobs@yahoo.com

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OCT 1 2ND ANNUAL RTNC 7 BIKE SHOW AND MILITARY APPRECIATION RALLY Rick’s Grill and Pizza, 3370 US Hwy 1, Franklinton, NC. 9am2pm bikeshow@rollingthunder-nc7.com Monica Cash 336-583-5569.

OCT 8 2ND ANUUAL RIDE FOR A REASON Morgan’s Bar, Ash St., Goldsboro, NC. Reg 10am, ride 12pm. $15/ single & $5 passenger. Contests, prizes.

Benefits Kristi Bailey Shcremp. A young mom diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Tracey Bailey trab27863@hotmail.com 919-394-4873.

OCT 8-9 AHDRA-JIM MCCLURE NATIONALS Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy. 1 N., Rockingham, NC. Championship finals, racing 9am. $50/ weekend; $30/single day. Camping, band. www.ahdra.com Kelli info@ahdra. com 336-924-2095.

OCT 22 6TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ CABARRUS CHARITY RIDE Tom Johnson Camping Center, 6700 Bruton Smith Blvd, Concord, NC. Reg 10:3011:30, ride 12pm. Live music, door prizes, 50/50. $20/person inc t-shirt.

Benefit children in child welfare services with Cabarrus Co DSS. Dana Mullis dmullis@cabarrusdss.net 704-920-1548.

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It is a place that was built and is operated solely for bikers.

There is no “Play Land” there. It is an adult venue. A biker bar! Did I mention that whenever the doors are up, you can legally smoke in the bar? Hell, Yea! They have great beer prices with $2 cans (25 different brands) and 4 brands of draft beer on tap and they offer those in 12, 16, and 20oz sizes, and 60oz pitchers. They also feature the Steel Horse Saloon’s famous bottomless beer mug where all draft refills are only $1 all day, every day! Stop in on Wednesday when ALL domestic beer is only $1 all day. You can view their beer list at: www.TheSteelHorseSaloon.com.

Steel Horse Saloon bike nights also mean FREE food and FREE live music including bands and DJ/Karaoke and there is NEVER a cover charge!

Friday, April 9th was actually the 2nd bike night of the year at Steel Horse Saloon. I heard they had one helluva crowd the previous week, but there wasn’t any thing to complain about this week as far as I could tell. DJ Bo Paschal was takin’ requests. He has a really good sound system and can play ANYTHING you want to hear. It was also Mike’s birthday so we gave him some gifts and a complementary lap dance! It came up a shower and some of the newbies tried to out run the rain. You do not have to be a rocket scientist to know it never rains in the bar. The shower passed and the sky was clear for our ride home. I can’t believe how quickly it got so late!

Steel Horse Saloon is located at 536 Farragut Street, Greensboro, NC just off Randleman Road at I-40 right next door to Harley-Davidson of Greensboro.

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1st Annual Jami’s Wings Poker Run

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By: Arlene Mabry It was a cold and windy (very windy!) day, but over 40 bikes showed up for the 1st Annual Jami’s Wings Poker Run for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, sponsored by the Seven Sabres Brotherhood, MRC from Angier, NC. We left from D&Q Motorsports in Angier around 11am on Saturday, April 2nd. First stop was Aversboro Battlefield in Erwin, NC. From there we rode through the country for a quick stop at Tart’s 50 Diner in Dunn, N.C. and a final gas stop. We ended up back at the Seven Sabres Clubhouse for burgers, dogs, drinks, and fun! Door prizes were awarded, and a 50/50 drawing was held. And, of course, the best poker hand won $50 and the worst won $15. Both winners graciously donated their winnings back to the ride.

Jami is an energetic 11 year old who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in October of 2007. Now, after undergoing treatments, she is in remission, but she and her family have become involved with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

This ride is for her and all the other brave children and their families fighting this cancer.

We raised over $750 that will go to the Ride For Kids Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride held on Sunday, May 1st.

For more information about Jamie’s Wings visit the website at www.jamiswings.webs.com. Thank you to everyone who attended or donated time, money, or supplies to make this a success.

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By: Ally Street AKA “Rebel Yell” Child Liaison of the Gastonia Guardians of the Children.

On Saturday, April 2nd, to kick off the month of April as National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month, 110 riders turned out in support of the 1st Annual CAPA Poker Run. The 76 mile ride sponsored by the Gastonia Chapter of Guardians of the Children started at American Big Twin Cycles on Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia, NC and carried riders to Bojangles in Lake Wylie, SC, a co-sponsor who contributed 10% of their sales between the hours of 11:30 am and 2:30pm to the Guardians of the Children. From there riders went to the Bear’s Den in Kings Mountain, then rode to Crystal’s in Cherryville, and ended the ride at The Homestead where a DJ was on board for entertainment at the closing ceremonies.

Phat Phil’s Smokehouse BBQ and numerous prizes were given away to participants.

The event was a success and the proceeds were donated to Hope Circle, Gaston County’s Children’s Advocacy Center.

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HB392 Modify Motorcycle Helmet Requirements

By: Mark Infield Motorcycle Owners Are A Voting Block 180,000 Strong In North Carolina And Can Change Elections And The State Laws Governing Motorcycles.

The Democratic Leadership of this state has screwed us for nearly 40 years now, no matter what we try. We tried to force them, no change. We tried helping them, no change, and we tried working the system like they wanted, no change.

We have been sleeping with the enemy for too long and it has brought us nothing but empty promises and lies and more empty promises. Contact your representatives NOW and demand passage of HB392 Modify Motorcycle Helmet Requirements Votes Are The Only Thing They Listen To. Send your Representatives a huge message. I think the number of new Republican legislators was a wake up call.

If the state of North Carolina had no helmet law or modified the current antiquated helmet law, motorcycle tourism would increase exponentially giving the state more revenue!

Lost revenue is bad for North Carolina. Biker bucks are leaving our state and not coming in from other states! North Carolina’s antiquated helmet law delivers millions of dollars to the surrounding states in tourism money. SC alone generates millions of dollars a year from motorcycle tourism. Could North Carolina use that shot in the arm?

Most motorcyclists understand that if only 25% of the North Carolina motorcycle riding public went out on a Saturday and spent $30 each, the states businesses would see over $1.3 million in sales and the state gets sales tax, meals tax, and gas taxes generated from all that money spent. That is just one Saturday and most of us spend more than $30 dollars on a day of riding.

Why is it that the legislature doesn’t see the forest through the trees when it comes to motorcycle tourism. Think of all the riders from the surrounding states who would come to North Carolina and spend their money if it weren’t for the fact that they would have to go out and buy a helmet to enter our state.

The legislature should see what a farce helmets really are yet they will bury their heads in the NHTSA flawed data and listen to the biased NTSB spout off about how helmets are the savior of all those leather wearing types. Sad that some fairly smart individuals can be loaded up with false or misleading information and just toe the federal government, nanny state line for over three decades.

What We Need Is Bravery In The Legislature!

If the state legislature would allow H392 to see a full vote in the House of Representatives, and we put the pressure on our representatives, I think it might pass and actually reinstate the freedom stolen from the motorcyclist in the late sixties.

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The history of our current antiquated helmet bill is the story of the federal government bullying the state of North Carolina into passing a helmet bill. They threatened to withhold highway funds if a helmet law was not enacted and leadership at the time thought money was far more important than freedom.

Let’s hope that has changed. Men and women are returning from serving their country only to find that the federal government and the North Carolina Legislature is continuing to surpress the freedom they were fighting to protect.

The freedom of choice to wear or not to wear a helmet seems to some a small thing. To a veteran freedom does not come cheaply. Freedom Is Not Free. Ask A Veteran!

There are 180,000 registered bikes in NC and over 300,000+ licensed motorcycle riders in NC. THAT IS ONE HUGE VOTING BLOCK! Helmets Don’t Prevent Accidents!

Education And Awareness Save Lives!

Do you know what the whole helmet argument is about? It is certainly not about safety! It’s about freedom of choice. I remember reading a document called the Declaration of Independence. If I remember correctly it had something in it about all men are created equal and we had the right to the pursuit of happiness. Yet in North Carolina, for the biker, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Today’s North Carolina motorcycle rider has to wear a helmet, no choice, no freedom to choose, no pursuit of happiness for the North Carolina biker.

As a North Carolina biker, you are treated differently than auto drivers. They can be killed more frequently and cost more in health care, but WE have to wear a helmet for safety.

Fourteen percent of all head trauma costs for motor vehicle accidents are incurred in cars per the CDC. Motorcycle riders account for only 6%, so the social burden argument seems to be that car drivers are the social burden, yet WE have to wear helmets for safety.

Let us consider a more concrete example of just and unjust laws. An unjust law is a code that a numerical or power majority group compels a minority group to obey but does not make binding on itself. The North Carolina legislature is content to force motorcyclists (6%) to wear helmets while ignoring car driver and passengers (14%) the category that most of them fall in. This is an example of an unjust law.

Political Action Committees (PAC) The medical argument seems to be the other side of the aisle here. When well funded political action committees can get politician’s ears, the average biker is out maneuvered. Bikers in North Carolina have a Political Action Committee of their own – NC BikePAC. I suggest if you want to help, give $5 or $10. If all bikers gave, it would be something to see $1.5 million in the NC Bike PAC war chest to fight unjust laws. It would be even more exciting to see what happened if those funds were used to get helmet repeal passed in NC. Their whole argument is that helmets save lives, yet 99% of all motorcyclist that die in NC have helmets on. The medical Continued On Pg 25

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side has well funded, albeit misinterpreted studies, with their view of motorcyclists to back up their argument. A helmet is a rabbit’s foot that gets the credit if you get lucky.

We Need Ammunition To Fight This Argument.

They have paid lobbyist who do nothing but visit politicians, and pay contributions to politicians to get them to see their way. We have a dedicated all volunteer army to counter them, but unless there is a loud outcry from the motorcyclists in NC, our cause will be lost, again.

Supporting HB932 does not necessarily mean that you will not wear a helmet if it passes. It means that you recognize that adults should have the right to decide for them selves what clothing and gear is appropriate for the activities that they engage in.

Make a donation and contact your Representatives NOW! Or shut up and enjoy your sweaty helmet this summer. I will send you an “I Ride Full Throttle” sticker for it.

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Coughing from bronchitis caused a tear in his carotid artery. During his 10 day hospital stay, part of the blood clot formed in the tear broke free and led to a stoke. As you could imagine, it’s been tuff on Joker and all donations from this benefit will go to help Joker with his medical bills and rehabilitation.

Performing at the benefit was The Mason Dixon Band, Jam Sandwich, Kenny Reeves, and The Trainwreck Band, and special guests Michael Gardener and Kyle Garris.

Allen, owner of Ultra Classics, grilled a bunch of chicken, and along with the potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, a couple cakes, the grazzins and entertainment were real good for $10 donation!

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By: Mark Infield On Thursday, March 31st, I got a recorded message on the phone about 7pm telling me about the Cross Roads HarleyDavidson Reunion on April 2nd. I sure am glad that I stayed at work late or I would not have gotten this message!

I was somewhat puzzled when I checked the Cross Roads H-D ad and The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Cruisin’ Calendar and found no information relating to their first big event of the year. Someone in their marketing department really dropped the ball on this one!

My real interest, besides seeing all of the staff and the Full Throttle Magazine readers in North Wilkesboro, was seeing Big Mike Griffin perform.

I headed up 421 to North Wilkesboro under sunny skies, but there was a mean 40mph headwind blowing. When I got to Cross Roads H-D everyone was talking about the wind and that it had snowed there earlier that morning. I am assuming that the “Chicken Littles” all stayed home because of the weather, but what people that did come out had a good time.

The Wilkesboro HOG Chapter served free hot dogs and drinks and Stunt Army put on their stunt show while everyone waited for Big Mike Griffin to take the stage. There were only 2-3 entries in the bike show and I guess that was also due to the weather. My vote went to the 1960 Topper. The Wilkes County Cruisers had some really nice street rods on display.

A blue ‘66 Chevelle took the honors, but I am a sucker for red cars and there was a ’59 Chevy 2 door hardtop that I really

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Big Mike played and, man, it was good to hear him wail again. Emilie Shantz, whom Mike introduced as “the hardest working woman in the music business” belted out a few tunes, too. Seeing Big Mike again reminded me of The Full Moon Saloon and Cherokee Choppers. Check him out at BigMikeGriffin.com. or on You Tube.

As the sun began to set in the west, the temperature began to drop. I wanted to stay and hear Fat Mike and The Thermatones, but I had other plans that I needed to attend to that evening, so I headed back to High Point.

It was a great ride home. The wind was at my back and the sound of the bike and the sun on my back almost put me to sleep. The sound of Big Mike Griffin running through my head made it euphoric. I know you have been there. Days like this are what it is all about.

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Easy Eddie’s Bike Night By: Jack Barbee (Snapps) For all you bike night bikers let me suggest Easy Eddie’s in Huntersville every Wednesday night as your place to be. Easy Eddie’s offers one of the best and oldest bike nights around, all the best fun along with food and drink specials. Easy Eddie’s always provides music with great live bands that start playing at 7:00pm. On April 13th Wink Keziah & Delux Motel provided the music and WOW! did they rock the house! Keziah is all the way from Texas and they played some really good tunes.

Easy Eddie’s Trailer Trash Girls had been busy for hours preparing for the night’s event. Ice-cold beer, pretty women, and good music is what I call a great bike night. Make sure you get one of the new “Easy Eddie’s Against Dumb Drivers” T-shirts, too.

So if it’s a bike night you want, then look no further than Easy Eddie’s located at 12125 Statesville Ave in Huntersville, NC (704-875-2501) They offer indoor and patio bars, a large retail area, service department, and some of the best people to meet in the world. Check them out at www.easyEddiesMC. com and sign up for their e-mail list at EasyEddiesMC@ cs.com. Be sure and be part of the best biker-bike night around and if you see me (Snapps) please say “Hi!” Easy Eddie’s Servide Department is open M-Th 10-6, F-S 9-6 and Sunday 126. The lounge is open from 11 am - ? everyday. No excuses.

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By: Mark Infield Saturday is always a busy day at the Charlotte CBA Spring Swap Meet. It doesn’t seem to matter what the weather is like because if it is nasty, people come in their cars and trucks. If it is pretty, they come on their bikes. It is an event that you can enjoy rain or shine because most of it is inside and most of the outside vendors were under two big tents this spring. This event has a buzz about it. People are moving about and talking and there is music, too. I saw smiles everywhere!

This spring the weather was damp and windy. I don’t think it really rained, but it was cool, misty, and windy. Inside, it was way different. It was bright, warm, and friendly. There are 4 buildings at The Metrolina Expo fairgrounds that are used and each has a distinctly different atmosphere. The main building has food vendors and the band. The next is full of vendors with tables and display cases. Another is open on both ends and has mostly used parts and motorcycles and the last is where the bike show is located.

I saw some really good deals if you were looking for a bike and if leather was your thing, there was no way that you didn’t find it! T-shirts, CBA support gear, and pretty girls were everywhere. The entries in the bike show ranged from a Boss Hoss trike to Vince’s Good As Gold Shovel Head Sportster powered lawn mower with Triumph choppers and classic antiques in between.

Rock bottom provided the music and at the end of each day, there is a wet T-shirt contest. Tat is something that we do not write about because it is kinda like you had to be there. Ya know what I mean?

The Charlotte CBA Fall Swap Meet will be held on November 12-13. Watch The Carolinas’ full Throttle Magazine for more information. You can also visit CharlotteCBA.org to learn more.

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Congress Acts To Reinforce Ban On NHTSA Lobbying By: Sam Hochberg AIM/NCOM Motorcycle E-News Service: NCOM Biker Newsbytes May is Motorcycle Awareness Month across the country, and Congressional lawmakers are introducing a resolution on May 2 to continue current restrictions on NHTSA that prevent the federal transportation agency from lobbying state and local governments to enact helmet laws.

The lobbying ban was originally amended into the Transportation Equity Act in 1998, but U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and his House colleagues want to reinforce the prohibitions on NHTSA lobbying and focus the agency’s efforts on crash prevention and rider education.

According to the resolution, the U.S. House of Representatives “supports efforts to retain the ban on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s ability to lobby state legislators using federal tax dollars, encourages continued growth in the motorcyclist community, and encourages owners and riders to be responsible road users.”

The resolution, similar to a version Sensenbrenner introduced last session, goes on to say that the House “recognizes the importance of motorcycle crash prevention as the primary source of motorcycle safety (and) encourages NHTSA to focus on motorcycle crash prevention and rider education as the most significant priorities in motorcycle safety.”

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He improved and regained most of his left side function. After recovering he did have to go to an assisted living facility until two years ago when he was able to go into public housing and has been on his own ever since.

In February he stood up to get out of bed and fell to the floor because both his legs snapped.

David was an avid sportsman and a master painter and, although he may not be able to do a lot of the things he use to do, he deals with his issues as they arise.

The biker community as well as the music community came together at Bonedaddy’s Hideaway in Raleigh, NC. Many local bands came together to help raise money to help him out.

There were musicians like GW Pierce, Walter, Taylor Harvey, Swivel, Bernie Lamb, All My Rowdy Friends, and many more. There was music for everyone.

There was a 50/50 drawing and door prizes from Lone star, Outback, Ale House, Scooters, Fat Daddy’s, and Famous Hair (Julie). Barbie, a bartender at Bonedaddy’s, donated two Jägermeister signs. Frank from All My Rowdy Friends donated two t-shirts and a CD, and Ray Price from Ray Price Harley-Davidson donated a shadow box of motorcycles. The total amount raised was $1266. Bear won the 50/50 of a $140 and handed David $70.

When I asked David what this meant to him he said, “It brings tears to my eyes to see so many strangers and friends come out to help me”. He would like to thank everyone for putting this together for him and to those who came to help support him in his battle. When Purple, the owner of Bonedaddy’s, went to see David, he said the gathering of both communities made him happier than the money itself.

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5th Annual Ride For Legends Helping Legends

Story and photo by: Alan Dockery The last Saturday of March was cool and wet, but that didn’t stop several folks from joining Don Tilley for a little ride. Don gathered folks at Tilley HarleyDavidson in Statesville, NC, for a ride to Memory Lane Motorsports and Historical Automotive Museum in Mooresville. With the Iredell County Sheriff’s Department providing a police escort, Don and the group took off for the 5th Annual Ride with the Legends of Racing.

This ride supports the Legends Helping Legends event at Memory Lane and often includes some of the legends. This year Harry Gant, Donnie Allison, and Waddell Wilson, famous NASCAR engine builder and crew chief, made the ride. If you’re a NASCAR fan you should have been there.

Memory Lane hosts the event to help and recognize legendary people in racing. The past honorees include Bill Connell, Sam Ard, “Suitcase” Jake Elder, and Rex White. The ride is affiliated with the Old Time Racers Club Medical Fund. This year the money raised went to help recent stroke victim, Harold Elliott, the engine builder for 1989 Winston Cup Cham-

pion Rusty Wallace. Harold was a major part of the racing world for many years and is a dear friend of Don Tilley. He is very well known by all of the racing community and has been an asset to many. It was great to hear racing legends share their stories about Harold and exchange stories about racing history with others. So many of these racing retirees will never be forgotten thanks to this event each year.

Alex Beam, owner of the Memory Lane Museum, hosts this event and spending time there is certainly a walk down memory lane for fans and drivers. Legends Helping Legends is open to the public and draws a good crowd of people to meet the more than 50 drivers, team owners, crew chiefs, media members and other folks who made car racing the huge sport it is. The line of race fans seeking photos and autographs stretched halfway through the museum all afternoon.

Don Tilley was a legend of racing himself and drove many a racecar before becoming a Harley-Davidson dealer. His grandsons Kyle Pierce and Chandler Levan are now carrying on his legacy in their Tilley Harley-Davidson Race Teams.

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The Wall That Heals Starts 2011 Tour In NC

Story and photo by Alan Dockery On the first weekend of April several folks joined me for our Spring Freedom Ride. We had planned to go to the Captain Jack statue in Charlotte, but construction at the site was a problem.

So we changed plans and went to honor thousands of Veterans who fought for the freedom of the world and our democratic way of life.

The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, began its 2011 tour with a stop in Concord, NC. Most of us riding that Saturday are Veterans, so it was a unanimous decision to visit the wall. I’m a retired U.S.A.F. Master Sergeant and have led a few rides over the years to traveling versions of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

It was a pretty day with a strong and steady wind as we rode into the park near Charlotte Motor Speedway. Colorful kites darted across the sky. On a high spot in the park was The Wall. The Wall That Heals is a half-scale replica of The Wall in Washington, DC, and sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF.org).

Established in 1979, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, promoting healing and educating about the impact of the Vietnam War. Authorized by Congress, its most recent initiative is building the Education Center at The Wall, an underground facility near the memorial that will help visitors discover the stories of those named on The Wall and celebrate the values embodied by all service members who served in all of America’s wars. Other VVMF initiatives include educational programs for students and teachers, a traveling wall replica that honors our nation’s veterans and a humanitarian and mine-action program in Vietnam.

“The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC has

been a powerful source of healing and remembrance for the millions of visitors who journey to our nation’s capital each year,” said Jan C. Scruggs, founder and president of the VVMF. “For those who can’t make the trip here, we created The Wall That Heals to bring the benefits of The Wall to them. I am pleased that we have so many community partners this year.”

National sponsors of The Wall That Heals include FedEx, Disabled America Veterans Charitable Trust, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, GEICO, and New Century Transportation.

The Wall That Heals will be displayed at more than 20 locations throughout the United States this year. In 2011, it will visit several communities in Texas, as well as California, Connecticut, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, California, Indiana and Georgia. The Wall That Heals will be displayed once again in Sturgis, South Dakota, in August during the Annual Black Hills Motorcycle Rally, as a guest of HarleyDavidson.

The Wall That Heals is the only Wall replica that also includes a traveling museum and an information center, where visitors can learn more about those lost during the Vietnam War and how to find their names on The Wall. Exhibits feature some of the more than 150,000 items that have been left at The Wall since it was built, as well as items left at The Wall That Heals. The exhibits also feature photos and biographical information on some of the more than 58,000 individuals whose names are on The Wall. Other displays chronicle the history of The Wall and facts about the Vietnam War. Since its dedication in 1996, The Wall That Heals has visited more than 350 locations throughout the United States, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions. For dates and locations in 2011, visit www.vvmf.org/twthtour.

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The Pledge Of Allegiance By: Mark Infield* The Pledge Of Allegiance to the United States, which is the official national pledge, is an oath of loyalty to the nation. Although composed as early as in the year 1892, the Pledge only received its official status on June 22, 1942, as a result of the official recognition conferred to it by the US congress. Since then, the Pledge Of Allegiance is sworn by politicians during congressional sessions. All government meetings at locals level and sporting events start with the Pledge Of Allegiance words being recited. State laws also require students of public schools to swear the Pledge of Allegiance. It is expected of every citizen of the United States to know the Pledge Of Allegiance words, in order to be able to express his solidarity with the nation.

Pledge Of Allegiance History The Pledge Of Allegiance was first published in the September 8th issue of “The Youth’s Companion”, which was a popular magazine of children at the time, under the title “The Pledge to the Flag”. This was a part of the National Public School Celebration of Columbus Day, which was an event to mark the 400th anniversary of the Columbus Day. After proclamation by President Harrison, the Pledge was used for the first time in public schools in America on October 12th 1892.

This set off the tradition of the Pledge Of Allegiance being recited in Public Schools on a daily basis.

Pledge Of Allegiance Words - Changes The Pledge Of Allegiance underwent 4 changes. Each time some new words were included in the original form.

Francis Bellamy wanted the Pledge Of Allegiance to be short and crisp, with the words conveying the message of loyalty to the nation unambiguously. The original Pledge Of Allegiance words in October 12, 1892 were: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.”

After being set off as a daily routine in public schools since 1892, concern over the usage of the words “My Flag” in the original Pledge Of Allegiance words was expressed in the First National Flag Conference in Washington, DC, held in 1923.

The concern was that by that time the immigrant population in the United States had climbed to considerable proportions and use of the words “My Flag” might mean the flag of the native countries of the immigrants. Hence, to remove the disparity, the words “the Flag of the United States” were introduced in place of “My Flag”. Hence, the Pledge Of Allegiance words as it stood in 1923 were: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.”

In 1924 The Pledge Of Allegiance words witnessed another change when the words “of America” were added. The Pledge Of Allegiance words then read as: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.

The last change in the Pledge Of Allegiance words was made on June 14, 1954 with the inclusion of the words “under God” as approved by President Eisenhower. The Pledge Of Allegiance as it reads TODAY is: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.”

Pledge Of Allegiance Word - Meaning We Americans are taught to learn the Pledge Of Allegiance words by rote without being able to concentrate on the emotion that the words want to convey. Here is the meaning of the Pledge Of Allegiance wording: I pledge allegiance (I promise my loyalty) to the flag (to the symbol that stands to represent) of the United States of America (each and every of the 50 states that form the united nation of America) and to the republic (a country where people choose their representative to form the government and represent them) for which it stands, one nation (the flag that stands for one country) under God (there is one Supreme entity for every citizen) indivisible (a country that cannot be divided) with Liberty (complete freedom of life and living being given to the citizens) and Justice (fair treatment being promised by the law of the land) for all (for each and every citizen of the country.)

I once saw Red Skelton, a radio and television comedian from 1938 through 1971, perform one of his best-known routines “The Pledge of Allegiance”, in which he explained the pledge word by word on his TV series in 1969. He was a funny guy, but loved America and took this performance very seriously. If you would like to hear a recording of Red Skelton’s performance of The Pledge Of Allegiance go to: http:// goo.gl/wtB85. You can also view the video at: http://goo.gl/ SNtB As I listened, it brought back many memories and I could see myself standing in front of our counsel TV in the living room watching Red Skelton as he performed “The Pledge Of Allegiance”. I hope that you listen or watch, enjoy, and come away with a new appreciation for The Pledge Of Allegiance. * www.buzzle.com/articles/pledge-of-allegiance-words.html * www.winkmartindale.com/thoughts-n-things/page180.html * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance

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Do You Smell That?

By: Louanne Stanton AKA LouLou One of my favorite things about riding is the smells. On a warm spring day you can smell when someone is hanging the laundry on a line and the breeze is blowing the scent of detergent through the air. You smell the lingering effects of a fire burned out from the night before. You smell an animal that has been waylaid by a fast moving cage. You smell the fresh cut fields and I swear you can smell the warmth of the sunshine!

But my favorite smell is when someone has a smoker going and barbecue is in the air.

North Carolina is known for its barbeque. We have made it a tradition. And now, that tradition is being implemented to help the Charlotte Vulcan Riders Association raise funds for an important charity event.

In March, The CVRA sold tickets to area dealer sponsors, friends, neighbors and family for Boston Butts hot off the grill so there would be money for the cook-off in April and the CVRA would be able to present the host of that event, the Joan Roberts Ovarian Cancer Foundation, with extra funding. Shubey’s Smokehouse is an award winning outfit that has generously shared their talents of cooking barbeque with the CVRA to raise money for the annual Baseball and Barbeque event that transpires at the Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium each year in April. In order for the butts to be picked up by noon on Saturday, the guys started cooking at 9pm the night prior. Prepping and cooking 96 Boston Butts was quite the task, but they stayed up all night and got the task done. By the middle of the night, the air was starting to be filled with the wonderful aroma of barbeque, and by the next morning, the sun came up to see what the great smell was!

As people arrived to pick up their butts at McKinney Salinas Powersports, one of the associations’ sponsors, the CVRA had steaming samples out while people were waiting. If they had cooked 20 more, they would have sold them! The raves reviews were encouraging to guys who were running on zero sleep. As the grills grew cold and the day was complete, the Charlotte Vulcan Riders Association drew in a deep breath.

Yeah, that is what success smells like.

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Fire And Iron MC Station 92 Flight Of Honor Ride

By: Grant What is the “Flight Of Honor” you may ask? In 2004 the “Flight Of Honor Organization” originated in Ohio to take WWII veterans to Washington, DC to see “Their” newly erected memorial. With a crew of small aircraft and 12 veterans it has grown to more than 22,000 veterans who went to Washington all expenses paid to see the WWII Memorial in 2010. Check out www.Honorflight.org for lots of great information or to donate to send the greatest generation to Washington, DC to see it. A flight will leave Charlotte/ Douglas International Airport on May 21st and the public is invited to come out and cheer them off in the morning or for their arrival to welcome them back in Charlotte later that same day. Another Flight Of Honor is departing Piedmont Triad International Airport and you can check them out on “Triad Flight Of Honor” on face book.

On April 2, 2011 a newly formed motorcycle club known as “Fire And Iron Station 92” arranged a poker run to raise money for the “Flight Of Honor”. Fire And Iron MC is made up of retired and current firefighters and EMS workers. Fire And Iron has an open enrollment and you can check to see if you’re eligible to join by visiting their web site at www.FireAndIronStation92.com.

Around 100 or so bikes and double that amount of personnel went out and about in Cabarrus and Stanley counties. The ride was 90 miles long starting at RideNow Powersports in Concord. It proceeded to Amvets Post 845 in Rockwell and on to the Stanley County Airport with the 235th Air Traffic Control Squadron, where you could take a tour on a small bus around the airport and to the tower. Guard duty was going on and a mass casualty drill all at the same time so you got your money’s worth viewing the entire goings on there. Then the ride traveled on to the Keith Moore American Legion Post 440 near New Salem who had a cool display of racing lawn mowers.

These men and women had some of the coolest lawn mowers, minus the decks, that I have seen. Some had V-twin motors with dual exhaust. Man could you have fun in the neighborhood on that thing!

The ride ended at Tumbleweeds in Monroe, NC. The band Jinx was playing and Tumbleweeds donated a hot dog lunch and all the trimmings. A silent auction was held and lots of door prizes with a 50/50 drawing. The winner of the 50/50 donated back 90% of the winnings, which I thought was very cool. I’m sorry I did not get his name.

The winner of the best hand got race tickets to May 29th Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and the worst hand got tickets to the Bank of America 500 Sat, October 15th at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Not bad prizes at all!

After a great day of riding and having a lot of fun Fire And Iron Station 92 raised near $2000 for a kick ass cause. If this ride is an example of what kind of motorcycle club Fire And Iron Station 92 will be for the community, it can only be considered an asset for us all. Contact www.fireandironstation92.com for more info.

Thank you to all who showed their support for this ride and our WWII veterans.

Remember, it only takes a minute when you see someone wearing a uniform, whether it be fire, police, EMS, military, or a cap that says “Veteran” to say “Thank You”. It always means more than most will ever know. Ride safe, and God Bless the United States of America.

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These things included mowing lawns, installing ramps and small things such as hanging a simple shower bar just so some folks could be a little more independent.

Helping Hands RC has been working side by side with the office for the ageing in Duplin County and receives private donations and are welcomed by their community.

They have also grown in numbers. I believe they are going to open a brother chapter in Sampson County. These are really wonderful do gooders.

There was plenty of food for all! Good gracious! BBQ pigs on the cooker, potatoes, green beans, slaw, and sweet cakes (yum, yum) what a great celebration! The band “Stetson” with Rebecca Williams was rocking the house with a good mixture of music. People were talking, laughing, dancing, and just having a grand time.

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Bike Review: 2011 Victory Cross Country

By: John “DOC” Deal I RODE THE 2011 Victory Cross Country along the back roads, twists and turns of the Triad to test its mettle against our horrendous NCDOT interpretations of “DRIVIABLE” roads.

The Cross Country is an attractive bike that draws attention through its smooth and racy lines. This bike even LOOKS fast when standing still, with refined lines and premium craftsmanship, easy to read digital gauges, and two up positioning that favors both driver and passenger comfort. The sound system was more than adequate, and includes emergency weather band alerts, to tell you of impending severe weather, and auxiliary inputs for I pods, GPS units, and a 12v dc outlet on the fairing. Victory also has a large line of available options to customize the Cross Country to meet your touring needs and taste.

Victory has raised the bar on cruisers with handling more reminiscent of a sport bike than a bagger in combination with a very smooth and comfortable ride. This bike was as smooth as any bike I have ever ridden!

The feel of the brakes were firm and very concise when needed and emergency stops were controlled and sure footed.

I ran up and down through all six gears to redline, and power to weight ratio in combination with the luxury feel of the brakes and clutch made me wish I were on the fabled Dragon at Deals Gap. The transmission did feel a bit harsh, but with very positive detents when shifting up or down and I suspect, that the driveline backlash and noise would reduce after a proper break-in period, as the bike I tested only had 2/10ths of a mile on it when I left the dealership. I did try my damnedest to get the floorboards to scrape without success, as the entry and exit lean angles are superb and the bike rides as if it were on a rail.

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The poker run started at noon and the parking lot was full of bikes and riders. It was a great day for riding, too.

Some of us even got a bit of a sunburn, so you know it was good. First stop was the VFW Post 670 then off to Learn To Skydive out of Raeford. Now this was an unusual treat. I’ve watched skydivers before but not within a few feet. I didn’t realize how fast those folks are moving when they hit the ground. Whoosh, is the sound and they are running full speed when their feet hit the ground. Well, except the one guy whose butt slid in before his feet! I was surprised his pants still had the seat in them! These guys are really moving. From there we went to Charlie Mikes and back to Legends where the food was on for those who didn’t grab a burger at Learn To Skydive.

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By: ChromeDoll Hometown Harley-Davidson of Winterville, NC held their Grand Opening the weekend of March 17-19th. Under new ownership, they pulled no punches holding one terrific Grand Opening. It all began on St. Patrick’s Day with tremendous service sales, sales on new inventory and “a new attitude”!

The biggest event was held on Saturday and it couldn’t have been better. We got there somewhere around noon and there were already a bunch of bikers there along with people who came in four wheels.

The Street Hawks MC was up serving some awesome chicken and BBQ to benefit the Relay For Life. While everyone was enjoying their food, WXNR (99.5 the X) had a live remote and played some really great rock and roll. Throughout the day, a bunch of Hometown Harley-Davidson gifts were raffled off. They ranged from Harley-Davidson tapestries, to fleece blankets, to t-shirts, and beyond. There was a lot of great stuff given away, just for showing up. As I walked through the dealership to take a look at the HUGE inventory of bikes these guys have, all I could hear was conversations of bikes being sold. There were some really good deals on bikes and believe me people were taking advantage of that. It was, SOLD, SOLD, and SOLD!!!

Later on in the afternoon, after the radio station left, the band “Bald Fury” showed up and set up on the flatbed trailer. These guys rocked the house all afternoon with some really awesome tunes.

All in all, the day was absolutely perfect and I, personally along with the many folks who attended, would like to give a HUGE THANKS to the entire staff of Hometown HarleyDavidson for such a wonderful time. Best of luck to all of you on the success of the dealership!

If you didn’t have the chance to make it to the Grand Opening event, stop by Hometown Harley-Davidson at 2300 Elaine’s Way in Winterville, NC and meet the staff. They are some of the friendliest people and are always smiling and willing to help you.

Continue to read The Carolina’s Full Throttle Magazine for future events. Remember, the time is now, the season is here!

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Wheatmore High School,  All Invited 3678 Finch Farm Road, Trinity, NC  Saturday, May 14 • Registration Starts At 8am, Starts and Finishes at Wheatmore High School, 3678 Finch “Kick Stands” UpFarm At Road, 9am.

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By: Scott Wicker One of the most popular benefit rides each in Alamance County year is the Wegener’s Fun Ride hosted this year by the Outer Limits Saloon in Graham. On Saturday, April 2nd an enthusiastic crowd gathered for a full day of activities to benefit the Vasculitis Foundation, which heads the research for Wegener’s. Granulomatosis, an uncommon disease in which the blood vessels are inflamed (Vasculitis) damaging important organs of the body by limiting blood flow and destroying normal tissue. This event is the largest fundraiser for the foundation in the United States. Many patients with the disease from throughout the South were on hand to support and help with the event.

Despite windy conditions and the threat of rain, there were 30 bikes participating with riders coming from as far away as Pennsylvania. In addition to the fun run, there was a silent auction for a lot of unique items and raffles for items including a Big Screen TV. Pat Dodson of Graham won the TV. The winners of the best hand and the worst hand were gracious and donated their winnings back to benefit the event. Event T-Shirts were available as well. Live entertainment and great food greeted the participants once back at the Outer Limits.

Over $9000 (and counting), was raised for the Vasculitis Foundation through the ride, 50/50 drawings, the auctions, and through unselfish donations.

Danette Anderson, the event coordinator, would like to thank everyone at the Outer Limits for hosting the event. Thanks to everyone at Hurricane Jane’s, Break Zone Billiards, Mark’s Place, and of course the Outer Limits Saloon for their hospitality. A Special Thanks to all the riders that participated and to all the volunteers that helped with the event. Danette would also like to thank all her family and friends that gave their time to help this great cause. Thanks to everyone at the ride for you support and hospitality! Remember! Ride Safe!

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I was on a mission, so I bustled on into the bar and got Cynthia to draw me an icecold Millet Lite draught in a frozen glass. I ordered some of their 35¢ wings to take the place of supper. My memory didn’t fail me.

They were big and tasty.

The crowd continued to build and everyone was enjoying themselves until someone noticed some dark clouds to the north of us. I am not one to jump and run, but it looked as

if it might be the right thing to do, so we headed back towards High Point.

We ran through a little shower, but it didn’t even wet my pant legs.

Bike night is every Wednesday night, but you do not have to wait until Wednesday to drop it at Last Call.

They have live bands every Saturday night, Friday is Karaoke night, and Thursday is ladies Night. They have $2 draft every day, $6 pitchers, Miller Lite buckets (5) for $10 and $1.25 PBR. They have 7 flat screen TVs with DirecTV and 3 pool tables. They are open for lunch, too. Did I mention that Last Call has all ABC permits?

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Bros & Bro-ettes

April showers and now those blooming flowers to mow around! But, I’m not complaining. It’s good to have the warmer weather to enjoy all the rides for this month. Lots of events and special benefit rides are taking place. I hope you can get involved and support your favorite cause, group, or business that advertises in The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine, and attend the rallies you always look forward to.

Yeah, I know gas prices are ridiculous but even the more reason to ride, leave the truck parked and enjoy His wind.

And, yes, the cost of food and rooms and everything else has increased, but there are lots of opportunities to enjoy the gathering together of Brothers and Sisters without going broke.

Support your local area and events as much as possible.

The more you get involved, the more you will see all the good things happening in your community. Brothers are helping downed Bros. Families are helping families. People working alongside each other for common causes makes for good times together and good rides together! It’s not all gloom and doom as the news reports would have you believe. It’s called life and its taking place all around you. You just have to look for the good in people and treat them the same way you like to be treated!

LK 6:31 And as you would that men should do to you, do ye also to them. KJV You have opportunities to be a Brother or be a Sister. Don’t let them slip by. You have opportunities to be a neighbor.

Don’t let them go by. You have opportunities to drop the attitudes and be a peacemaker among men. Don’t miss it. You can make a difference in someone’s life. Don’t take it lightly!

Bikers are a Brotherhood of the same breed.

Jesus doesn’t take being a Brother lightly! He went to the cross for us! Have you accepted Him as your Lord and Savior?

I really hope you have, but if not, pray the bikers prayer on this page, but you have to mean it in your heart and then speak it out of your mouth, believing He is the only begotten Son of God. Now, go be a Brother or Sister to those around you!

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Flying Monkeys First Meeting We Insure the FUN Stuff By: Steve (Monkey Boy Jr.) Rowland One of my Old Coots friends, Tommy “Creeper”, told me about this new club that one of the guys at North Myrtle Beach Harley had started. He had been talking some trash talk and a co-worker said that would happen, when a monkey flies out of your butt! Someone said that The Flying Monkeys would make a great club name. Well, a customer heard them talking and wanted to know how to join. He called his wife (?), and she said she was in. Bada Bing, Bada Boom, a club is born.

I contacted Eddie Tofu, he’s the guy who got this thing going, and ask for him to let me know when there first meeting would be so I could go. They met on March 20th at a nice little restaurant in Myrtle Beach. The club has grown to about 50 members; 33 here in MB, a few up north, and one in Australia. Tracie from the NMB Harley shop was the first monkey to show up. We didn’t have to wait to long and 25 of the members showed up. It was just a little group meeting letting everyone know the rules. Basically it is no rules, no dues, and no officers. “No wait!” They have two officers; Sergeant Of Arms and somebody else. It’s nice, they are having fun, and if a ride happens, a ride happens. The great thing about a group like this, is, that the group, as a whole, can support any of the charity rides, poker run or events that come around. It was a good group of riders I met today. A few of them were involved with some other groups or club that I have ridden with.

We met at Burky’s Grill in MB. The management couldn’t have been better! Andrea and her crew had them fed, and the place cleaned up in no time. They have burgers and dogs, BBQ, ice cream, and shakes. My bike can’t go by an ice cream shop without wanting to turn in. They have been serving Myrtle Beach since 1983. The owner, Wayne Burkhart, had started this place as Ritz’y He ran this place for 17 years and decided to sell it and retire. He quickly realized that retirement wasn’t for him, so he bought it back. They completely renovated the building, added new equipment, and renamed it Burky’s Grill. They still serve the same food and still have that same 50’s soda fountain feeling. Burky’s Grill has a Cruise-in every Friday night. The Myrtle Beach Car Club comes down and show off their classic automobiles. Coming soon Burky’s Grill is getting a bike night together. Try to make it down to Burky’s Grill at 3901 N. King’s Highway in Myrtle Beach, SC. I want to introduce our motorcycle community to the newest motor club, The Flying Monkeys. Wave to ‘em when you see ‘em.

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2011 Diaper Run

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By: Buddy Langley On March 19th, The Jabez Riders - Spartanburg Chapter e Town All Motorcycles Welcome held their 2011 Diaper Run. All donations went to the District The Littl e Plenty Of Parking 5 Ministries in Lyman, SC, which is a daycare for teenage With Th l a v single mothers so they may be able to finish school or work to i t s Shuttles Available BIG Fe provide for their kids.

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By: Gypsygirl Greetings from Shelton’s H-D here in Goldsboro, NC! We had a great time here on April 1st at the Ladies’ Garage Party.

About 20 or so ladies came out to learn about “The American Legend Motorcycle” and hopefully to feel the freedom of the open road and the wind in their hair in the upcoming months and years to come.

Stephanie kick started the show with the assistance of Kristi, on the importance of riding apparel. She had explained the differences in gloves, staying warm, padded jackets, leathers, chaps, and leather jackets. Stephanie went on with explaining the differences in helmets, and of course, eyewear protection.

She showed off all the cool new things that are out for those of us who suffer from helmet head! Kelli was the demo girl for the helmets and goodies that are coming out. There were full-face helmets that have built in shade guards, plug ins for your blue tooth devices as well as iPods. There are really neat day/night goggles so you don’t have to change glasses when the sun goes down as well as glasses for your own prescription lenses. How cool is that?

Shelton gave the presentation on the different families of motorcycles, the importance of customizing the fit of motorcycles to the riders’ personal needs, the importance of being comfortable, and staying alert when riding. Shelton went on to tell us

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It was pretty neat to learn how to pick up a downed motorcycle. This can be done from the smallest to largest of motorcycles. The funny part is anybody can do it no matter how large or small we are.

Some of the ladies here tonight have been riding for a bit, others were newcomers, but everyone took away valuable information and knowledge.

We also learned how to tie down a motorcycle to a trailer.

Now we know what soft ties are and what they are for. We were taught to use them in conjunction with the tie down straps. This way we don’t chip paint or damage the motorcycle. Pretty neat!

It was a great time. A big “Thank You” to the crew at Shelton’s H-D and an even BIGGER Thank You to all the ladies who came out tonight. You were great! Oh, before I forget, Shelton’s H-D offers the Riders Edge classes to learn to ride.

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THE FINAL INSPECTION

Memorial Day is always observed on the last Monday in May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates US soldiers who died in service to their country. First enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the Civil War, it was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars. This year Memorial Day is Monday, May 30th. Proper flag etiquette is to fly your flag at half-mast until noon. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 pm local time.

The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass.

“Step forward now, soldier, How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My Church have you been true?”

The soldier squared his shoulders and said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.

Because those of us who carry guns, Can’t always be a saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough.

And sometimes I’ve been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny, That wasn’t mine to keep.

Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me, I’ve wept unmanly tears.

I know I don’t deserve a place, Among the people here.

They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears.

If you’ve a place for me here, Lord, It needn’t be so grand.

I never expected or had too much, But if you don’t, I’ll understand.”

There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod.

As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. “Step forward now, you soldier, You’ve borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets, You’ve done your time in Hell.”

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By: WildThing Harley-Davidson of Greensboro hosted their spring Ladies Only Garage Party on Thursday evening, March 24th. This is an opportunity for ladies who want to learn to ride and ladies that have been riding for months or years to get together and share experiences. The dealership re-opens at 7 pm for this special event and as ladies began arriving, they were asked to register and don name tags. There were some really scrumptious finger sandwiches and snacks with soft drinks for those who arrived hungry.

Amy Jacobson, Promotions and Marketing Director, welcomed everyone and outlined the agenda. We were separated into two groups; each group was to visit the four stations that were manned by staff members.

At the first station, Tim from the sales department, introduced the five models of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Sportster, Dyna, Softail, Touring, and V-Rod, and described the outstanding and differentiating features of each. Amy stepped in and spoke briefly about the Riders Edge course and handed out leaflets on the program. Sharee in the MotorClothes department outfitted the prospective rider from helmet to boots and explained the “why” of the different styles of Harley-Davidson riding gear.

Back in the service area, Paul and Nate demonstrated the proper method of picking up a fallen Sportster. Several of the ladies were game and successfully righted the motorcycle under their supervision.

At the last station, Mike in parts carefully explained the importance of fitting a motorcycle to the individual for comfort and control. This came as a surprise to some and this experienced parts man answered a lot of pertinent questions. He also introduced performance and maintenance products and the popular Chrome Consulting service offered by the parts department that helps the riders purchase coordinated products that customize the motorcycle.

After finishing the stations, we were free to wander and shop all the neat new spring MotorClothes apparel or choose a bargain from the winter sale rack. By 8:30, Amy assembled the group to pull the winner’s name for a Rider’s Edge program that went to Beverly from Winston-Salem. Amy also gave a ride bell to Candy, a happy new rider that rode her bike to this event.

It’s all about the ride and Harley-Davidson of Greensboro is surely a one-stop shop for you and your ride to be safe, comfortable, completely outfitted, and maintained. So stop on by at 538 Farragut St in Greensboro, convenient to I-40/85, and see how they can enhance your riding experience.

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Spokes & Jokes

The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine staff screens hundreds of jokes each month. We make no claim to being politically correct.

Most PC jokes just aren’t funny. If you are offended by any of the jokes on this page, take heart in the fact that we go to great lengths to offend everyone equally. This is not a hate crime! At our house we call it “pickin” and it is symbolic of your acceptance in the group. We live in the United States Of The Offended, so get over it!!

Over 5 thousand years ago, Moses said to the children of Israel, “Pick up your shovels, mount your arsses and camels, and I will lead you to the Promised Land”. Nearly 75 years ago, (when Welfare was introduced) Roosevelt said, “lay down your shovels, sit on your arsses, and light up a Camel, this is the “Promised Land”. Today, Obama has stolen your shovel, taxed your arsses, raised the price of Camels and mortgaged the A blind man was flying in a small plane “Promised Land”! I was so depressed last night thinking about Health Care Plans, the with his brother, the pilot, when his brother suddenly clutched his chest and economy, the wars, lost jobs, savings, social security, retirement funds, etc....I called the died. After finally finding the radio, Suicide Hotline. I had to press 1 for English. the blind man called for help and was I was connected to a call center in Pakistan. answered by an air traffic controller at I told them I was suicidal. They got excited a nearby airport (who happened to be awake). “You’ve got to help me! I’m to- and asked if I knew how to drive a truck...... tally blind, the pilot of this plane is dead, Two elderly women were out driving in a and we are flying upside down!” The air large car – both could barely see over the traffic controller answered “I understand dashboard. As they were cruising along, that the pilot is dead and you are blind, they came to an intersection. The stoplight but if you are blind how do you know was red, but they just went on through. The that you are flying upside down?” “Be- woman in the passenger seat thought to hercause I have s%!t running up my neck.” self ‘I must be losing it. I could have sworn

we just went through a red light.’ After a few more minutes, they came to another intersection and the light was red. Again, they went right through. The woman in the passenger seat was almost sure that the light had been A lady walks into Tiffany’s. She looks red but was really concerned that she was around, spots a beautiful diamond brace- losing it. She was getting nervous. At the let and walks over to inspect it. As she next intersection, sure enough, the light was bends over to look more closely, she red and they went on through. So she turned unexpectedly passes gas. Very embarto the other woman and said, “Mildred, did rassed, she looks around nervously to you know that we just ran through three red see if anyone noticed her little “woops” lights in a row? You could have killed us and prays that a salesperson was not both!” Mildred turned to her and said, “Oh, anywhere near. As she turns around, crap, am I driving?” her worst nightmare materializes in the form of a salesman standing right behind One lazy Sunday morning the wife and I were quiet and thoughtful, sitting around the her. Good looking as well, cool as a cucumber, he displays all of the qualities breakfast table when I said to her unexpectone would expect of a professional in a edly, “When I die, I want you to sell all my stuff, immediately.” “Now why would you store like Tiffany’s. He politely greets the lady with, “Good day, madam. How want me to do something like that?” she may we help you today?” Blushing and asked. “I figure a woman as fine as yourself uncomfortable, but still hoping that the would eventually remarry and I don’t want salesman somehow missed her little ‘in- some other a$$hole using my stuff.” She cident’, she asks, “Sir, what is the price looked at me intently and said: “What makes you think I’d marry another a$$hole?” of this lovely bracelet?

He answers, “Madam, if you broke wind just looking at it, there’s no telling what may happen when I tell you the price!”

Man sitting at home on the porch with his wife and he says, “I love you.” She asks, “Is that you or the beer talking?”

He replies, “It’s me...talking to the beer.”

There was a knock on the door this morning. I opened it to find a young man standing there who said: “I’m a Jehovah’s Witness.” I said “Come in and sit down.” After he sat down I asked him “What do you want to talk about?” He said, “Beats the s%!t out of me, I’ve never gotten this far before.”

I had a trivia competition shot to pieces until the last question, which I got wrong. The question was “Where do women have the curliest hair?” The answer I SHOULD have given was “Fiji”.

Dear Abby: My husband has a long record of money problems. He runs up huge credit-card bills and at the end of the month, if I try to pay them off, he shouts at me, saying I am stealing his money. He says pay the minimum and let our kids worry about the rest, but already we can hardly keep up with the interest.

Also he has been so arrogant and abusive toward our neighbors that most of them no longer speak to us. The few that do are an odd bunch, to whom he has been giving a lot of expensive gifts, running up our bills even more. Also, he has gotten religious. One week he hangs out with Catholics and the next with people who say the Pope is the Anti-Christ, and the next he’s with Muslims. Finally, the last straw. He’s demanding that before anyone can be in the same room with him, they must sign a loyalty oath. It’s just so horribly creepy! Can you help? > Signed, Lost in DC. Dear Lost: Stop whining, Michelle. You can divorce the jerk any time you want.

You’re getting to live in the White House for free, travel the world, and have others pay for everything for you. The rest of us are stuck with the Baracstard for two more years! Abby Top tip; if you’re camping in the summer and the attractive girl in the next tent tells you that because it’s so hot she will be sleeping with her flaps open, it’s not necessarily an invitation to casual sex.

Wish me luck; I appear in court next Monday.

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25th Annual Bike Show & Chili Cook Off

By: Kathy For some reason, every year Shelton’s Harley-Davidson of Durham and the Durham HOG Chapter luck out with the weather. They seem to get the first sunny and warm riding day after a long cold winter. This year March 19th was no exception. The parking lot was filled to capacity, so they lined the motorcycles up on the service road. The line for the free hot dogs was long, but it moved quickly and was worth the wait. Vendors filled the parking lot, but the main thing people came to see was the bike show and the bike give away. They also don’t mind getting those great prices on the merchandise on sale in side Shelton’s.

But I also hope you got a chance to say “Hello” to Shelton. He is always in the crowd with a smile on his face and is genuinely glad to see everyone. A band named Crossoverdrive gave a great performance for the event.

Well, I know that you would like to have a recap of the winners! OK here are your bike show winners for 2011: Touring w/pack: 1st Place - Ray Little, 2nd Place - John Pruitt. Touring w/out pack: 1st Place - Robert Fowler, 2nd Place - Kelly Fregison. Sportster: 1st Place - Vinny Wilson, 2nd Place - Roger Powell. FX: 1st Place - T. Cherry, 2nd Place - Robby Robbins.

FX Ridged: 1st Place - Dan Roberts, 2nd Place - Teresa Stone.

FL: 1st Place - Arron Ellis, 2nd Place - Teddy Virble. Modified: 1st Place - Rick Denby, 2nd Place - Richie Hogan. V-Rod: 1st Place - James Totton. Buell: 1st Place Rodney Robbins. Best In Show went to Robert Fowler.

Shelton’s also had some great give always and nobody does a better job emceeing an event than Mike Godwyn. So the best and final prizes that the Durham HOG Chapter sold to 3 lucky winners were: 3rd Place - David Ennis (Shelton’s gift certificate), 2nd Place - Ron McVeigh (Shelton’s gift certificate), and 1st Place, the big winner of the 2011 XL SuperLow was Adam Cohen. Adam was very exited. He had already left the event and they called him on the phone to let him know that he had won. He said that he had purchased 1 ticket and that was the best $5 investment he ever made.

Let’s not forget that this event is also famous for the HOG Chili Championship. I am not sure how many years in a row they have won the coveted title, but once again Burlington HOG won the chili cook off. ! Well, all in all it was a great day and Shelton’s and the Durham HOG Chapter appreciate everyone who came out that day!

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By:(Steve “Nutterbutter” Rowland) On March 26th I decided to head down to the main Harley shop in Myrtle Beach. They were having an Ms. Harley Pageant, The winner is going to be at all the events in the area and represent Myrtle Beach Harley Davidson. It wasn’t the best weather today, overcast and about 50º. The Harley shop is about 40 miles away; it was pretty cold going down SC 31. I pulled in the parking lot about noon.

The pageant started at 1pm. I was expecting some food venders today, but they didn’t have anything setup. Lucky for me, Julie, one of the Old Coots found a couple donuts, so we scored a little nourishment. Denise Triece, the event coordinator, had a nice line up of young ladies for the judges to choose from. They were doing a photo shoot for an upcoming calendar and you can have a few sneak peaks at www.FullThrottleMagazine.com. You can download any of the pictures there for FREE. I know most of our readers didn’t know anything about this thing because it wasn’t in the Cruisin’ Calendar. So they might have missed out on some other great contestants out there and a few more people too.

They had pulled in several bikes, and each of the eight contestants got their photo taken in their swim suits. They each walk past the judges in swim wear and in Harley-Davidson MotorClothes. Each contestant was ask why she wanted to be Ms Harley. They all had pretty good answers.

After all that Ashley Muir, a 25 year old beauty, is the new Ms. Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, She is an NC girl who has been modeling for about 7 years and has been in several publications, and calendars. She has been in Myrtle Beach about 2 years. She worked at Hooters in NMB, for about a year, so some of you might have seen her there. She loves riding, but doesn’t have a bike right now. She is very excited to be Ms. Hartley Davidson. Make sure you stop by the Harley shops and events that she is attending and say hi, she’ll be signing calendars and getting pictures.

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The crowd got a pretty good show, the weather held out.

I guess there was about 200 people there off and on. I saw some friends there that you’ve read about before, nice seeing them again. The Old Coots seem to support lots of thing here in MB, they are every where, make sure you give a wave when you see those Orange color of the Coots. This May is the Grand Strand Bike Week from the 13th to the 21st. Denise has lots of stuff planned for bike week. Full Throttle Saloon, Flaunt Girls, Nascar Simulator, Pier Parties, Beach Parties, Una Circus and much more to come it will be a great Rally, lots of venders, about 65 at both location, both North and South shops and Myrtle Beach Mall. Demo ride all week. Up in North Myrtle Beach at Barefoot Landing, the venders will be back, about 45 venders will be there, including Mustang seats, J@P Cycles, Kuryakyn, to many to mention here. If you get a chance to get down here foe bike week, I will be at both location all week long, stop by and say hey, I’ll get your picture for the web site.

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By: Gypsygirl Hello everyone, Greetings from Goldsboro!

March 26th was a yucky and cold day here for the riders who came to be involved in the HOG Spring Fling Charity Ride for the American Heart Association.

The Goldsboro HOG does this ride every year starting at Shelton’s H-D and take different routes and stops every year. This year the ride’s 1st stop was The Tobacco Museum on 301N, then off to Shelton’s H-D in Smithfield, then off and running the curvy road course of Devil’s Racetrack then Whisky Dicks for the final stop.

Whisky Dicks had music by DJ Shuree who sure had a lotta fun rolling out those tunes as everyone was rolling into the warmth from the chilly ride they just encountered. Thank goodness the rain held off till the ride was complete. Whisky Dicks had hot food, drinks, and prizes waiting for everyone.

Curtis called out the auction items; half the door prizes were given back for the auctioning. Curtis seemed to be having a blast calling out the bids. Every one seemed to have a grand time.

Ernie Kerby and Donna Kerby are the reason for this ride for the past 5 years or so. They have been involved with the Goldsboro HOG Chapter for a long, long time when Donna needed to have a heart transplant. Donna had the transplant and everything seemed to be going smooth when all of a sudden Donna’s body started to reject the heart transplant. At that time, the American Heart Association did everything they could do for Ernie and Donna.

Ernie thought this would be a fine way to help others who face the same situation. This ride goes on every year around the same time to remember Donna for her strength and courage and to realize just how important life really is. Maybe if you hadn’t attended this year you can mark it on your calendar for next year and come have some fun with great people, good food, and for a really great cause.

Even with the weather being on the yucky side, the ride had brought in $1800. That’s $1800 for the Heart Association to help others with.

Thank you all for everything you’ve done to make today a great success!

Ride Safe, Stay Safe, See ya’s around.

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Bikers Protest Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints By: Sam Hochberg AIM/NCOM Motorcycle E-News Service: NCOM Biker Newsbytes Hundreds of motorcyclists from around Georgia rode to the Capitol to rev their engines in protest of a federal grant the Georgia State Patrol is using to conduct motorcycle-only checkpoints.

The crowd denounced the overly-invasive and discriminatory roadblocks as unconstitutional and chanted “No more profile stops” and “Education, not checkpoints!”

The protest rally came two weeks after the state patrol conducted motorcycle checkpoints on Interstates 75 and 95 during Daytona Bike Week, during which troopers stopped motorcyclists at roadblocks to check for proper paperwork, approved helmet, and properly functioning equipment.

“The roadblocks are a violation of our rights and are a pure attempt at profiling,” said Dan Forrest, State Director of ABATE of Georgia. “Having a registration, proof of insurance and an endorsement on our license does make us safe. Loud pipes never killed anyone.”

Georgia is the first state to conduct such checkpoints under a federal grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of a $350,000 pool of funds available to as many as five law enforcement agencies nationwide to test the effectiveness of a New York State Police pilot program.

Several motorcycle organizations are urging riders to call on Governor Nathan Deal to cancel the remainder of the checkpoints, which will be scheduled over the next 20 months at undisclosed locations during unannounced times.

Some in Congress have also questioned NHTSA’s grant and called for Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to pull the plug on future funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints. Rep. Tom Petri (R-WI), who recently co-sponsored legislation to prohibit such grants, called the checkpoints “outrageously intrusive.”

Indeed, many of the protesters at the March 23rd rally held signs in support of US House Resolution 904 which would prevent the US DOT from providing funds to states which would be used for motorcycle roadblocks.

In the meantime, motorcyclists are also awaiting a court ruling on the constitutionality of the New York checkpoints, being challenged by N.Y. Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Mitch Proner on behalf of his clients as well as representing the interests of ABATE of New York and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM).

Polaris Acquires Indian Motorcycle Polaris Industries Inc. announced the April 19th acquisition of Indian Motorcycle Limited. “We are excited to be part of the revitalization of a quintessentially American brand,” said Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris Industries Inc. “Indian built America’s first motorcycle. With our technology and vision, we are confident we will deliver the classic Indian motorcycle, enhanced by the quality and performance for which Polaris and Victory are known.”

Indian, begun in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1901 went bankrupt in 1953 and after a long battle over the rights to the iconic name, The Gilroy group, as they were known, turned California Motorcycle Company into Indian Motorcycle Company in 1999 only to collapse in late 2003. Their demise was caused in part by mechanical problems that plagued the new Power Plus motor.

In 2006 Stephen Julius, director of Stellican, a London based private equity firm, purchased a factory in Kings Mountain, NC with hopes of employing 800 workers. Of the 48 employees at the plant, 23 were engineers. Each motorcycle was hand assembled by a pair of engineers who signed off on each unit built.

“We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Polaris. Polaris will utilize its well-known strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and distribution to complete the mission we undertook upon re-launching the brand in 2006: harness the enormous potential of the Indian brand,” said Stephen Julius, chairman of Indian and managing director of Stellican. “Polaris is the most logical owner of Indian Motorcycle.

Indian’s heritage brand will allow Polaris to aggressively compete across an expanded spectrum of the motorcycle market.”

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MAN AND HIS MACHINE • Brandon Hockaday By: ChromeDoll Last June, WBBB - 96 Rock out of Raleigh, NC held a contest called “Best Bike In The Triangle”. 96 Rock and Yuengling sponsored the event. Hundreds of bikes from all over the state competed in the contest. The contest was a “people’s choice” event and Brandon Hockaday out of Zebulon, NC won first place. Brandon’s bike “Bones” is a ‘00 Kawasaki Vulcan 800. Brandon, along with his friends Jon, Eagle, and his dad worked on the bike over the course of a year. They worked at night and on weekends at Scootworks, the family shop in Zebulon. Most every component of the bike has been modified, customized or hand built (with the exception of the frame and engine internals). Being on a budget, may parts came from wrecks/salvage or are modified factory items. Even the seat was the stocker with heavy modifications, as a new saddle wasn’t in the budget. Although Brandon had worked with his dad on various projects, Bones was his first bike customization. There were so many bikes that were entered into the contest that when Brandon found out he made the top 10 he was more than thrilled. When he found out he had actually won 1st Place, he was extremely blown away. Needless to say, the entire staff of Scootworks is very proud of the bike and, of course, of Brandon.

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Open House At Ray Price Harley-Davidson

By: WildThing Saturday, April 16 was the culmination of a weeklong annual spring open house celebration at Ray Price Harley-Davidson in Raleigh, NC. In past years South Saunders street was parked full of motorcycles, with others riding around the block, waiting for a spot to open up. This year, the weathermen predicted some severe storms, so the dealership had to accommodate lots of cages with off site parking on the surrounding side streets and shuttle service. When Mark and I arrived, Saunders street was lined with vendors, lots of walking traffic, and a few brave motorcyclists.

The Ray Price Clearance Center, a favorite shopping haunt of mine, was supposed to have a sidewalk sale but the threat of weather kept them indoors. It was pretty breezy, billowing up canopies, and messing up hairdos, but that didn’t stop folks from browsing and enjoying the warm spring temps. Old Time BBQ was on hand with tantalizing aromas coming from their booth, Wild Bill pin stripping was trying to keep his albums from blowing away, and at Lynn Isenhour’s Motorcycle Tours rig, the giant trip photos were secured, but the flower pots were overturned and the canopy flapping furiously. There were several other booths, the CMA was offering bike blessings, and the Blue Knights and Bikers for Christ were talking to folks about their programs, as was the USO. Hooters, and Groovy Dogs were set up in the front parking lot. However, the scheduled band, All My Rowdy Friends and the bike show, both outside activities, were postponed until May 7.

Inside the dealership was where it was going on this day!

The LOH had a table of luscious baked goods right at the front door and the HOG Chapter was still selling raffle tickets for the motorcycle, and Gary Poole was meeting and greeting and passing out his now famous towels. We browsed through the departments and made our way to the Triumph area to say “hi” to Jordan and Kristie. We noticed a sign posted that Ray Price Triumph had earned an award for 2010 Best New Triumph Dealer. Congratulations!

In the center of the showroom there was a carpeted runway set up on the “dragstrip” and chairs lined up on either side that filled up as the fashion show began at 2 pm. First out there were cool guys wearing cool Harley shirts and jeans. They were soon joined by ladies in Harley’s line of island fashions and kids showing off the line and little fashions, as well as models showing the line of Triumph clothing. Kudos to Maureen and George, who coordinated the fashion show, and to all the guys and gals from the sales force, parts department, and service department who strutted on the runway to showcase all the new Harley apparel.

Next up, Kris, the Marketing and Promotions Director, took the stage to thank all the HOG volunteers and announced

upcoming events at the dealership. He went on to announce the winner and competitors in their annual Rides Of March Contest who racked up mileage from 5004 to 1543 and they picked from a variety of prizes including a Crown Royal satin jacket, a complete LoJack system, and several vacation accommodations like Riders Roost and the Oriental Inn. Next came the 50/50 drawing with $412 in the pot. Doug from Fuquay was the lucky one. Then Kris turned over the mic to Mark DaPonte, the HOG Chapter Chairman for their motorcycle raffle. This year the raffle raised $48,000 and the proceeds are going to the favorite HOG charities like Duke Children’s Hospital and Pediatric Brain Tumor Association. Ray Price gave the chapter a good deal on the bike and they gave cash prizes of $500, $1000, and $2000, prior to pulling the winning ticket for the 2011 Street Glide. David, from Durham was not on hand, but they phoned him about his win and received an enthusiastic “all right!” from him.

As if that wasn’t enough giveaways, Kris had to giveaway all the stuff on the Lucky Number Prize Board. You had to be there to collect your prize and believe me, there was plenty of real good stuff to win: accommodations to Winterplace, tickets to Jimmy Buffet concert, Carowinds, Toby Keith concert, and a Durham Bulls game, $25 gas card, Fitness club trial memberships, and more.

By this time, the wind outside had really kicked up, and folks hurried out to their cars. We looked out the windows and most of the vendors had buttoned up their booths and taken down canopies. By the time we got to the rear door, the storm hit. The rain was sheeting down the street and the wind just howling.

Then we heard a crash and the power went out. When it slowed down a little, there were two power poles down across Saunders Street, trees down on top of vehicles, motorcycles blown over and the glass on the front door was shattered. Folks that hadn’t gotten out, were huddled around the front door and some ventured outside to watch as staff members retrieved large pieces of wood pressboard and tree branches from the street and stood up the bikes.

By then, police and ambulance sirens were blaring and traffic was backed up. We decided to make a run for it and left out the back door while it was still raining pretty hard. By the time we got to Cary the road was drying and the sum was out. Raleigh got a pretty hard hit according to the news, it was easy to think it could have been a tornado touch down, but thank God no one at the dealership was hurt and the damage is repairable. It was over as quick as it came in. See all the pictures at www.

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Kathy, one of my Old Coot’s friends, joined the Flight Of Honor organization. This was her first attempt to raise money for the great group of people who help our WWII vets see our nation’s capitol and our war memorials. For those of you who don’t know, they are raising money to send some of the vets on a one-day event that they will never forget, and will talk about for months and years to come.

Jacci told me today that she received a letter from the son of one of the guys who went last October. He wanted to thank everyone for making his father so happy. He said that his dad spoke of that day until the day he passed. Last October, I was at the airport when they got back from their trip. I got to see a lot of happy faces coming off that plane.

I thought Kathy had a nice setup for a ride. The ride began at Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson and only the last stop had any alcohol, so if you wanted to you could enjoy a frosty beverage at the end of the ride. I like that the first four places didn’t serve adult drinks. The ride ended at Longbeard’s in Carolina Forest. They had a nice little setup and we had slider BBQ, beans, and coleslaw. If you stop by Longbeard’s make sure to tell Ronnie that you read about his place in The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine.

We had about 15 bikes on today’s ride and sold about 25 poker hands. Paul won best hand three 9s. They had some great door prizes and I won a Basket-o-cheer, which was pretty cool. My wife, Joanie, was happy. The Honor Flight Poker Run raised about $250. Like I told Kathy, its $250 they didn’t have this morning, and we all had a good reason to go for a ride today.

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By: Caroline I love bike nights. To me, it’s exciting when all the local motorcycle friendly establishments begin to designate one special weeknight to their customers that ride. It’s that sure sign of spring that occurs just as sure as the flowers blooming, or in this case, when the warmer weather calls us all to “get our motors runnin’.” Thursday, April 7th, I decided to check out the kickoff bike night at Smokin’ Harley-Davidson and Freeborne’s South.

Freeborne’s and Smokin’ combined their efforts and pulled off the best bike night I have ever been to. There had to be at least 200 bikes there. Brother Bill got a good corn hole competition going by giving $50 gift certificates as prizes. I had to stop by and say hello to Eldena from the Bob Karney Law Firm. They had come all the way from Charlotte to take part in the fun and give out lots of Bulldog goodies.

It wasn’t too long before a good size crowd was gathering at Freeborne’s South’s to take advantage of drink and wing specials and listen to the great sounds from Dam-Fino. If you haven’t heard them, just watch for them to come back to Freeborne’s, you won’t be disappointed. The Bud Girls were also there to make sure no one went thirsty. As I was leaving, I stopped to watch the Dyno-To-Go just in time to see Clark Hemrick steal the show by winning the dyno shoot-out. It was

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By: Doc Ski, Commander US Defenders NC On 26 March 2011 member clubs of the North Carolina Confederation of Clubs met with two representatives of the US Defenders for training in how to implement their program in North Carolina. Bandido Gimme Jimmy, and Escondido Paul flew in from Texas to help the NC Defenders get started. The US Defenders is a program established to support active participation in the legislative process for members of the Confederation of Clubs.

Up till now, the Confederation of Clubs had focused its activities on legal issues, like court cases and law enforcement activities. This is a step into the arena of legislation for the COC, and it promises to give the members more of a say in how our government works.

Each member club has two representatives assigned as liaisons to the program. Each liaison carries out certain activities when a Call to Action is made. The activities may include notifying other members of the network, writing letters or e-mails, and making strategic phone calls as directed. The program has seen tremendous success in Texas and other states across the country. The US Defenders have also been active in national issues (i.e., NHTSA Funding issue). The North Carolina program is hopeful to see similar results here.

The training consisted of presentations on how to conduct Call To Actions and what the liaisons should do. A large part of the program was discussion on how the program is working in other states and how NC can bring those ideas to bear on our issues here. The program structure consists of three elements: US Defenders and their affiliated clubs, the Coalition Of Independent Riders, and Citizen Supporters. Bandido Gimme Jimmy and Esccondido Paul gave examples of how the three elements can work together to improve our communication with our government.

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