March Florida Full Throttle Magazine 2013

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Welcome to the best month of the year!! If you ride a motorcycle in the State of Florida, you have to love the month of March!

Bike Week takes over Daytona and this year Full Throttle will be everywhere! Look for us on Main Street in front of the Boot Hill Saloon. We will be streaming live video throughout the day and you will have the chance to say hello to friends and family up north! We will also be at the new Boot Hill in Ormond Beach. We will have our “Let’s Get Crazy Party” the first day of Bike Week and you can also find us at The Cabbage Patch with Radical Randy, The Boardwalk Bike Show and The Rat’s Hole Bike Show. Wow ... it will be one wild and crazy Bike Week!

Another reason March is so great is the fact that Baseball’s Spring Training takes place and that means tons of northern “Snow Birds” flock to our state helping the economy greatly!

March also features St.Patrick’s Day, the start of the NASCAR season, NCAA basketball’s March Madness and (last but not least) tons of birthdays including Radical Randy, Fran Haasch and myself!

As usual, I want to issue my Bike Week warning to everybody ... please be careful when you are riding your scooter. Bike Week brings out thousands of amateur riders who have trouble handling the big crowds. It’s also difficult for the “cages” when there are so many bikes everywhere. Of course the police will be out in force looking for speeders, illegal tailpipes and handlebars.

Lastly, don’t drink and ride! You know how bad a DUI can mess up your life, so think before you jump on your bike after a night of partying!

Have a fantastic month of March and thank you for picking up Full Throttle Magazine!

Well, the month of March is Finally here, and that can only mean one thing around the Florida motorcycle community, BIKE WEEK! The entire crew of Full Throttle is gearing up for one of the best events of the year. We will be set up al numerous places around Daytona Beach including Boothill Saloon on Main Street and Ormond Beach, The Cabbage Patch for the first time in a long time thanks to Radical Randy and Fran Haasch, the Boardwalk Bike Show and the Daytona Lagoon for the Rats Hole Bike Show. We will be handing out magazines at every location and we will be streaming LIVE from Boothill Saloon Main Street every day during Bike Week. So If you cannot make it, you can jump on the website and see what is going on, or if you are there stop by and we will interview you and anyone around the world can watch, all they will have to do is log onto our website (www.FullThrottleVision.com) and they can watch for free and interact with us.

Full Throttle would like to take this time and welcome some of our newest advertisers to the magazine. First we would like to welcome Ker's Winghouse where you will see some ads in the magazine and we will be filming our LIVE web shows in the next following months. Next we would like to welcome Pinellas Powersports to the magazine.

You will be seeing much more from these guys in the near future so stay tuned. Third we would like to welcome our newest attorney advertisers who are here to help with any Criminal, Social Security or Workers' Compensation cases you may need help with, Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A.

The June issue of Full Throttle Magazine will mark our 200th Issue. So that means we are going to start planning a huge party. We are looking at June 8th and 9th at Quaker Steak and Lube, 10400 49th Street N., Clearwater, FL. We are planning on giving a lot back to the motorcycle community at this event with multiple CASH give-a-ways, great bands, lot's of entertainment, vendors, bikini contest, drink and food specials and much more. Vendors and sponsors please contact me at 727-919-1743 or e-mail me at tonyc@floridafullthrottle.com. This is going to be a great party! Be sure to mark your calendars and come out and celebrate Full Throttle Magazine's Bi-Centennial Magazine Issue.

Ok, be sure to stop by and see us in Daytona while at Bike Week at one of our booths. Happy St. Patrick's Day and don't forget daylight savings time is the first weekend of Bike Week. Happy Birthday to my old man who turn's the big 60 on March 3rd, Love ya pops! I would also like to wish a Happy Birthday to some of our great Full Throttle Friends like Radical Randy who turns 50 on March 12th and our very own Nightrain (Simon Bois) on March 17th, and Randy McMullen on March 19th, and of course the beautiful and amazing FRAN HAASCH on MARCH 21st.

Have a great month, Don't Drink And Ride and I will see you soon!

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MARCH 1ST - HIGH OCTANE SALOON PRESENTS A NIGHT OUT FOR NICK - Meet, party and get served by NFL celebrity bartenders. Anthony Becht, Dujuan Harris, Alex Smith and Ricky Feacher. For more info call Mark Lee at 352-200-0440.

DAYTONA BEACH - 72nd Anniversary of Bike Week 2013. Starts on 3/8/2013 and ends on 3/17/2013.

Info Daytona Chamber of Commerce 386-255-0981.

MARCH 2ND - Plant City Bike Fest - 5-9pm every 1st Saturday of every month at Historic Downtown Plant City, 102 N Palmer St. Free admission, Food, Drinks, live entertainment on Main Stage, bike show, 50/50 and biker games, emceed by Radical Randy, vendors and shopping in the downtown district, info The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 813-754-3707. Website: http://plantcity.org

MARCH 14TH - DAYTONA BEACH - Full Throttle Let's Get Crazy Party - 8pm until 12 midnight at Holiday Inn Resort, 1615 S. Atlantic Ave, ph 813-814-1424. Full Throttle Magazine Bike Week Let's Get Crazy Party - Adult games and adult prizes, Best chest contest, best buns contest, adult prizes like MOVIES and adult NOVELTIES! Music, drink specials, food and much more!!!. Info 813-814-1424, tonyc@floridafullthrottle.com.

MARCH 2ND - Shriners Hospital 7th Annual Road to Health Poker Run - 10:30am Registration opens at Kahuna's Bar & Grill, 10515 Gandy Boulevard North, ph 727-576-7800. $20.00 for first hand, $10.00 for additional hands. $450 Cash Prize for best hand, $50 for worst hand. Bikes and cars welcomed. Additional stops include Egypt Shrine, Oldsmar Moose Lodge, JC Cravers Bar & Grill & the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in Clearwater for the party you can’t miss! Benefits Shriners Hospital for Children, info Rocky Stout, 813.925.1601, stoney. strong@aol.com. www.RoadToHealthPokerRun.org.

SUN. MARCH 3RD - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Steet (CR 478 & NW 3rd. St) Webster FL. 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $5.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral(for sale by owner) registration $10.00. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered) Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15' x 30' spaces $18; covered 10' x 10' $10. ATM provided by FL ATM SERVICES always on site. Contact: Jackie Smith. Email: websterswaps@ aol.com Info: 800-832-7396. Reservations: 352-628-4656. www. myspace.com/webstercyclemeet MARCH 3RD - Suncoast Brotherhood 23rd Annual Chili Cook-Off Extravaganza - Bring your No Minimum, No Entree Fee, Chili in by 11am at American Legion Post 275, 360 Wilson St, ph 727733-8153. Official Judging will be at 12:30pm, power available for crock pots, BBQ Grill will be lit. Coleman stoves also available, or bring your own, if possible. 9 Categories, 1st, 2nd and 3rd, Hot, Medium and Mild.

Plaques awarded, a special $100 prize for Peoples Choice and plaque.

Tasting starts immediately after official judging, $5 unlimited tasting.

Bring your taste buds, listen and dance to the Heritage Band. Purchase tickets for the "Wheel Barrow of Cheer". Slow race, weenie bite, raffles, 50/50, vendors. A Proud supporter of Pinellas County Foster and Adoptive Parents Assoc, info Suzanne 727-736-4664, sjk3111@aol.com.

Vendors contact Kenny (VP) 727-580-9183. www.SuncoastBrotherhood.org.

MARCH 14TH - HIGH OCTANE SALOON BIKE NIGHT - New weekly THURSDAY NIGHT bike night at High Octane Saloon in Homosassa Sponsored by Full Throttle Magazine and Attorney Fran M. Haasch. Games, trophies, good food and great drinks.

1590 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL 34448 352-794-6037 or 352-613-4957 MARCH 15TH - 11th Annual Pinellas Park Fire Fighters Chili Blaze - 6-8pm at England Brothers Bandshell, 5000 81st Ave N, ph 727-687-4494. Over 40 different chili recipes to taste, live music, beer, free event, Budweiser beer wagon, sausage, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn, BBQ, funnel cakes, ice cream, motorcycle parking. This is to raise money for MDA. You can enter your favorite chili recipe, info Nick DelGrosso, 727-687-4494, info@chiliblaze.com. Web Site: www.chiliblaze.com.

MARCH 17TH - VENOM 2 BIKE APPRECIATION PARTY - This is a great biker party the 3rd Sunday of every month. There is food, full liquor bar, drink specials and runs from 1pm till 6pm.

Venom 2 is located at 16418 US 19, Hudson, FL. 727-378-5850.

MARCH 21ST - HIGH OCTANE SALOON BIKE NIGHT - New weekly THURSDAY NIGHT bike night at High Octane Saloon in Homosassa Sponsored by Full Throttle Magazine and Attorney Fran M. Haasch. Games, trophies, good food and great drinks.

1590 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL 34448 352-794-6037 or 352-613-4957

MARCH 22ND - FULL THROTTLE BIKE SHOW AT OLDSMAR DAYS - Registration from 5pm till 8pm with trophies at 9pm.

Live band featuring Jeff Vitolo and the Quarter Mile Rebels. The MARCH 7TH - HIGH OCTANE SALOON BIKE NIGHT - New weekly THURS- bike show will be at RE Olds Park on the waterfront in Oldsmar.

DAY NIGHT bike night at High Octane Saloon in Homosassa Sponsored This will be a 5 class show with trophies for first place. $10

by Full Throttle Magazine and Attorney Fran M. Haasch. Games, troper class with classes being Metric, Bagger, Harley, Ladies and phies, good food and great drinks. 1590 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, Paint. For more info call 813-814-1424 FL 34448 352-794-6037 or 352-613-4957 MARCH 9TH - Suncoast Brotherhood Presents Full Moon Poker Run - 5-7pm Sign up at Copper Mug Liquors Inc, 1463 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764, ph 727- 533-2205. MAP Poker hands still $5.00 or 3 for $10.00, March Special "Wear Green Like It Is St Patrick's Day" and get a "Free" Extra Hand (you must buy one to get 2nd hand free). In appreciation for selling the most Christmas Trees for our Foster Children, Riding for Pinellas County Foster Kids. Best Hand=$100, 2nd=$75, 3rd=$50, Pot Luck=$25.00. Stops at: Jimmy’s Sports Lounge in Largo OShys Irish Tap House in Largo, Birdie's Pub in Clearwater, 3pm last bike in at Hennessy's, 127 Forest Lake Blvd S, Oldsmar, FL 34677, ph 813-854-2255. 2 Extra cards per hand at last stop at $1.00 each, 50/50, 11pm winners announced, info Postal 727-580-9183 or Herb 727-543-5007. www.suncoastbrotherhood.org or Suncoast Brotherhood Group Pasco Chapter www.scbhpasco.com.

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MARCH 23RD - KAHUNA'S BIKE NIGHT - Live music by the Jenna Stone Band, bike of the night trophies and food and drink specials. With Charlie Humphries from 6pm till 10pm. For more info call 727-576-7800.

MARCH 28TH - HIGH OCTANE SALOON BIKE NIGHT - New weekly THURSDAY NIGHT bike night at High Octane Saloon in Homosassa Sponsored by Full Throttle Magazine and Attorney Fran M. Haasch. Games, trophies, good food and great drinks.

1590 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL 34448 352-794-6037 or 352-613-4957

APRIL 5TH - 9th Annual Blue Knights Florida XVIII Poker Run and DeSoto Seafood Festival - 10-11am Sign up at Evie's Palm Aire, 5897 Palm Aire Dr, Sarasota 34243, ph 941-358-9861. Poker Run Sunday April 7th. All Proceeds will Benefit the West Central FL Chapter of the Concerns of Police Survivors. This is a 2 route run, Bikes on 1 and Classic Cruisers, Rag Tops and Pick ups on a separate route. All ending at the DeSoto Seafood Festival in Bradenton. $10 per hand 3 for $20 best and worst hand winners,.raffle items and 50/50.

Last vehicles in 3 PM. Evie's full service grill and bar, many extra's, go to Blue Knights web site for more info. Vendors can link into the De Soto web site www.desotohq.com, info www. blueknightsflxviii.com, 941-270-0367. www.desotohq.com.

APRIL 6TH - 2nd Annual Tampa Seafarers Center Benefit Motorcycle Ride - 9am Registration at The Seafarer's Center, 1912 Eastport Dr, Tampa, FL 33605, 813-247-523. $25 Solo rider, $10 passenger includes commemorative T-shirt.

Each rider will obtain sponsors and the proceeds will go to Tampa seafarer's Center to support continued operations.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 participants based on the amount of pledges collected (money has to be turned in the day of the ride to qualify). Top place will be a 5 day cruise for two, 2nd place is a hot air balloon ride for two, 3rd prize is a dinner cruise for two, Join us for free food, entertainment and raffle prizes. Pre-register by March 15th and get 20 free raffle tickets for great prizes, info Steve Finnesy, 813-247-5237, stevefinnesy@gmail.com. www.TampaPortMinistries.com .

APRIL 7TH - ALEX'S ARMY BENEFIT RIDE - 1st annual bike ride to benefit Autism Speaks. Registration is at 10am at Tampa Harley-Davidson and is $10 per bike with kickstands up at 11am. The event will be MC'D by Tracy Allen from Full Throttle Magazine and hosted by Tattoo'd Carole from Full Throttle Magazine with a 10 class bike show sponsored by Grace FX, Venom and Clipper Mates Barbor Shop and music by the Voodoods. Vendors are welcome, call 727-359-4418.

April 11th - 14th - TATTOO FEST & ART SHOW - The best tattoo artists in the world tsttooing live! meet the cast from SPIKE TV'S Ink Masters. Tattoo seminars and contests, skate boarding and BMX exhibitions, bands, parties and much more! At the Bradenton Convention Center One Haber Blvd. Palmetto, FL. For more info call 941-580-9388 or visit www.tattoofest.com APRIL 14TH - 12th Annual Run with The Big Dogs Poker Run - 10-11am Registration at Quaker Steak and Lube, 10400 49th St. North, 727-572-9464. This is an all vehicle, family friendly event that benefits Greyhound Pets of America. 100% of the proceeds are used to house, feed, and acquire medical care for approximately 100 retired greyhounds in our care. $10 hand/ 3 hands $20. Pre-register online, event shirt with $20 donation. Vendors, 50/50, great raffle baskets, music by the Edisons. 1st best hand $250 / 2nd best hand $150 / 3rd best hand $75. 1st vehicle out 11am, last vehicle out 11:30am.

Last vehicle in 4:00pm. Prizes awarded aprox.4:30pm, info Annamarie or Mike 727-585-0201. www.RunWithTheBigDogsTampaBay.com.

APRIL 19TH -20TH - NITRO JAM - Kids only $10! Jet truck vs.

Grave Digger. Nirto Harley's, 320 MPH top fuel dragsters. Fan fest is 6:30pm with the show starting at 7:30pm. Bradenton Motorsports Park 21000 E. State Road 64, Bradenton, FL. For more info call 941-748-1320 17th Annual Leesburg Bike Fest - Starts on 4/26/2013 and ends on 4/28/2013 - Located in downtown Leesburg.

Free Admission • Vendors • Main Street Open to Motorcycles Only. Party in the Street • Rat's Hole Motorcycle Show • Live Entertainment on Numerous Stages • Ms. Bikefest Contest • Drill teams • Restaurants • Antique & Gift Shops • Bars • Festive Foods • Observation Rides over Lake County Country Roads, info 352-365-0053. www.LeesburgBikefest.com.

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MONDAY: Beef O’ Brady’s 27315 W. Highway 54 Wesley Chapel, FL 813-994-1511 Port Bar 6670 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach 850-313-0302 WEDNESDAY: 1ST DOWN SPORTS BAR 5748 Main Street New Port Richey 727-232-2956 Biff Burger 3939 49th Street N. St.Pete, FL 727-527-5297

Quaker Steak & Lube 10400 49th Street N. Pinellas Park, FL 727-572-WING Raccoon’s Bar 3240 Lithia Pinecrest Valrico, FL 813-689-5079 The Rack - Brandon 1025 W. Brandon Blvd.

Brandon, Fl 33511 813-571-7220 THURSDAY: Fox and Hounds Pub 229 E. Brandon Blvd.

Brandon, FL 33511 813-681-8877 FULL THROTTLEVISION LIVE on your computer FullThrottleVision.com 7pm-8pm HIGH OCTANE SALOON 1590 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL 34448 352-794-6037 or 352-613-4957 Hennessy's Bar & Spirits 127 forest Lakes Road Oldsmar, FL 813-854-2255 Kahuna’s Bar & Grill 10515 Gandy Blvd. 727-576-7800 SATURDAY: Biff Burger 3939 49th Street N. St.Petersburg, FL 727-527-5297 SUNDAY: Peggy's Corral 4511 US Hwy 41 N Palmetto, FL 34221 941-447-9609 Porpoise Pub Bike Day 8701 Seminole Blvd.

Seminole, FL 727-393-7616 Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grille At Brandon Harley (EVERY SUNDAY) 9847 Adamo Drive.

Brandon, FL 33619 813-664-6888

Gunn Highway Flea Market 4th SUN. Every month 2317 Gunn Highway Odessa Fl. 33556 813-920-3181 JACK WILLIE'S TIKI HUT 1st & 3rd Thursday Of the Month 1013 St.Petersburg Dr. Oldsmar, FL 813-749-7932 Kahuna's Bike Night EVERY 3RD SAT. 10515 Gandy Blvd.

St. Pete FL 33702 727-576-7800 Mugs 'N Jugs 4th Sunday Of Month 5811 US Hwy 19 N. Port Richey, FL 727-243-2647 Plant City Bike Fest (1st Saturday of the month) Plant City, FL 813-754-3707 Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grille At Brandon Harley THIRD THURS. 9847 Adamo Drive.

Brandon, FL 33619 813-664-6888 Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grille At Brandon Harley (EVERY SUNDAY) 9847 Adamo Drive.

Brandon, FL 33619 813-664-6888 Webster Westside Flea Market (First Sunday) 1-800-832-3477 - 352-628-4656

If You have a bike event that takes place once a month please send us your info and we will list it here for FREE. Contact Tony at Full Throttle Magazine or e-mail TonyC@floridafullthrottle.com 13

TAMPA BAY AREA - Includes: Hillsborough, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Plant City & Zephryhills SALES & SERVICE AREA 52 Fort King Rd. Zephyrhills, FL 33542 813-782-0980 Barney’s Motorcycle Sales 10411 Gandy Blvd.

St. Pete, FL 33702 727- 576-1148 Barney’s Of Brandon 9820 E. Adamo Dr. Tampa, FL 33619 813-628-9418 Bayou Motorcycle Repair 539 Grand Blvd. Trpn Sprgs 34689 727-934-4029 Big Boys Power Toys P.O. Box 7830 St. Pete, FL 33734 727-490-2655 Big Dog Motorcycles Tampa 9528 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33612 813-933-6571 Biker Burnout's 11203 49th St Unit D3 Clwtr, 33762 727-556-2696 BrandonOld Town Harley-Davidson 9841 Adamo Dr. Tampa, FL 33619 813-740-9898 Cahill’s 8920 N. Armenia Ave. Tampa, 33604 813-933-3528 County Cycles 3411 Cypress Terr N. Pinellas Pk,33781 727-522-4918 Creative Body Works 3888 Tampa Rd. Oldsmar, FL 34677 813-855-7066 Custom World 13100 N. Nebraska Ave. Tampa, 33612 813-971-3136 Cycle Masters 7601 N. Nebraska Ave. Tampa, 33604 813-231-3552 Cyclerama 7200 73rd St N. Pinellas Pk, 33781 727-546-0889 DAN'S AUTO SERVICE 2801 22nd Ave. N. St. Pete, 33713 727-821-4179 Dead Sleds 12006 US Hwy 41 S. Gibsonton, 33534 813-677-2031 Ellis Race Engineering 4655 73rd. Ave N. PinellasPk, 33781 727-546-5674 Euro Cycles of Tampa Bay 8509 Gunn Hwy Odessa, FL 33556 813-926-9937 Fletcher’s Harley-Davidson 17129 US Hwy 19 N. Clwtr, 33764 727-535-1844 Fletcher’s on the beach 487 Mandalay Ste. 107 Clwtr Beach, FL 727-446-1844 Greg’s Custom Cycle WORKS 1141 Court Street, Clwtr, 33756 727-461-4840 Harley-Davidson of Tampa 6920 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, 33614 813-886-7433 Hawes Custom Cycles 1418 East 98th Ave. Tampa, FL 33612 813-915-0180 Hawgspital 6955 US Hwy 19 N. Pinellas Pk, 33781 727-527-2221

House Cycle World 7822 N. Dale Mabry Ave. Tampa 33604 813-884-0883 Iron Horse Motorsports 13805 W. Hillsborough Tampa, 33635 813-854-5611 Jim’s Harley-Davidson 2805 54th Ave N. St. Pete, 33714 727-526-JIMS LAST CHANCE CYCLES 10341 E. Hwy 92 Tampa, FL 33610 813-664-6710 Manor Cycles 1665 S. Myrtle Ave. Clwtr, 33756 727-588-0786 Performance HONDA 28009 Wesley Chapel Blvd.

Wesley Chapel Fl 33543 813-973-1888 www.performancehonda.net Performance Specialists 12820 Daniels Dr Clwtr, 33762 727-572-5755 Performance Twin 2279 Tall Pines Dr Largo, FL 33771 727-539-8946 Power Sports 14996 US Hwy 19 N. Clwtr, 33764 717-536-4791 Profile Customs 27839 US Hwy. 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33761 727-726-3030 S&M Bike Shop LLC 370 Prairie Industrial Pkwy Mulberry, FL 33860 863-425-5090 smbikeshop.vpweb.com Savage Powersports 29747 US Hwy 19 N.Clwtr, 33761 727-771-1211 SOUTHSIDE CHOPPERS 2222 1st Ave. S. St. Petersburg, FL 727-328-1830 St. Pete Kawasaki 3450 34th St St. Pete , FL 33713 727-521-4626 Syd’s Cycle 6600 Haines Rd. St. Pete, FL 33702 727-522-3333 Tampa V-Twin 16336 N. Florida Ave. Lutz, FL 33549 813-962-3856 THE RIDE FACTORY 2101 N. 22nd St. Tampa,FL 33605 813-247-1166 Thunder Bay Cycles 124 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tpa, 33604 813-232-6661 XTREME POWERSPORTS 1019 U.S. 301 S. Tampa, FL 33619 813-626-6060

BIKER FRIENDLY BARS & RESTAURANTS Anclote Boat Club 1761 CR 71 Trpn Sprgs 34689 727-938-9566 BANANA BOAT 5858 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL 727-531-9670 BAR 145 7717 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL 727-230-4933 Beef O’Brady’s 2418 James L. Redman Pkwy. Plant City 813-757-0300

Beef O’Brady’s 27315 W. Hwy 54 Wesley Chapel, 33544 813-994-1511 Biff Burger 3939 49th St N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710 727-527-5297 Big Dog’s Patio 103 N. Palmer Street Plant City, 33565 813-759-2704 Big Shots 3934 49th Street St. Pete, FL 727-525-7468 BUFFALO CITY BAR Park St. N. & 54th Ave. N. (Publix Plaza) St. Pete., FL 727-549-9464 CAFE RACER 15045 Madeira , Madeira Bch, 33708 727-398-7656 Camden’s Yard 2827 16th St St. Pete, 33709 727-895-1129 CHAMPION'S BBQ 12150 Seminole Blvd. Largo, FL 727-585-4900 Cop Shop - Oldsmar 3780 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 813-855-1052 Coyote Ugly Saloon 1722 East 7th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605 813-228-UGLY DC’s Downtown 110 Tarpon Ave Trpn Spgs 34689 727-938-5952 Eagles Nest 1208 Alt. 19 N. Tpn Springs, 34689 727-938-3465 Fox and Hounds British Pub 229 E. Brandon Blvd.

Brandon, FL 33511 813-681-8877 G-PEPPERS 8745 Gunn Hwy. Tampa, FL 33556 813-920-3439 Gulf Port On The Rocks 5413 Shore Blvd. S. Gulfport, 33707 727-321-8318 Harlies 7020 49th St N. Pinellas Pk, 33781 727-527-5214 HenNessey’s Bar 127 Forest Lake Blvd. Oldsmar, 34677 813-854-2255 Idle Spur 1351 Cleveland St Clwtr 33766 727-442-7787 JACK WILLIE'S 1013 St. Petersburg Drive West Oldsmar, FL 34677 813-854-1972 Kahuna’s 10515 Gandy Blvd. St. Pete, 33702 727-576-7800 LA Hang Out 16411 N. Florida Ave. Lutz, FL 33549 813-964-5631 LONG BAR PUB & GRILLE 5929 Memorial Hwy. Baycrest Center Tampa, FL 33615 813-890-9059 Lenoce’s Restaurant 13949 W. Hillsbrgh Oldsmar, 34677 813- 814-2764 MaCDADDY's 4685 28th St. N. St. Pete, FL 727-521-9514 Marsha’s Wayside 4021 54th Ave N. St. Pete, 33714 727-525-5910

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BAJA MEXICO “Soul-Tuning Ride”

Story by Simon Bois a.k.a “Night Train” www.facebook.com/floridanighttrain Sponsored by: Bell Powersports www.BellPowersports.com Icicles High Performance Eyewear www.Icicles.com I don’t like conventional. I detest being restrained or the feeling of being put in a mold by the monotony of everyday routine. I don’t like doing the same thing over and over again. I like an edge in life because it keeps me feeling alive. So as I sat in a comfortable, but stale office where my view consisted of a desk and four walls, the invitation by Baja Moto Tours’ Founder Danny Ray Marsh to tour Baja Mexico was in radical contrast to my current landscape and had my attention,

In partnership with: Baja Moto Tours www.BajaMotoTours.com Shooters Images Inc www.ShootersImages.com Tour sponsored by: EagleRider www.EagleRider.com

to say the least. A 1,600 mile “road tour” into one of the sacred world meccas of “off road” events for motorsports fanatics.

Where the world famous BAJA 1,000 takes place. Where the road signs, for the most part can be considered suggestions.

Where splitting lanes can become a lifesaving skill.

Based on my research, no other touring company I knew of offered this all-inclusive road tour. Perhaps for good reason. This is, after all, the region

mainstream media painted as being owned by the drug Cartels - The gateway of illegal drugs and whatnot into America.

While my beloved wife, family and friends’ responded by raising questions, objections and eyebrows, I was fueled with total inspiration at the prospect of this ride! Uncharted territory, risks, dangers, beauty beyond my imagination all for my eyes to experience and discover!

I needed something completely radical and totally different than what is generally

available out there in terms of available organized rides. A “bucket list” kind of ride!

I knew Baja Moto Tour’s offer represented experiences of a lifetime of rides around the world, but in one single trip. I was in and it wasn’t hard to convince my bike rental sponsor of choice to support the tour and provide bikes at extremely competitive rates. Founded in 1992, EagleRider is the world’s largest motorcycle travel and tourism company. EagleRider understands the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts and adventure travelers; offering over 4,000 perfectly maintained Harley, Honda®, BMW®, Triumph® and many other motorcycle models in more than 100 locations worldwide. Their vast network of EagleRider locations allows for a unique ability to offer One-Way Rentals, Guided Tours and SelfDrive Tours from the most desirable tourist destinations in the world.

With that said I wasn’t the only member of this thrill-seeking fraternity.

Joining me and rounding out the tour was: • Kelly - A California, USA based 65 year old tough SOB, yet gentle war veteran who toured more than 35 countries on motorcycles.

• Dave (a.k.a. “Naked Dave”) - A high ranked Canadian trucking executive, father of two. By far one of the most skillful and

experienced within the group.

• Montana - A wild at heart and free spirited former female body builder based in Montana, USA. This chick can ride harder than many of the toughest riders I know out there!

• Robyn - A young and reflective female Executive on a spiritual journey based out of Florida, USA. • Cory - A young tattoo-covered veteran and loving father also based in Montana, USA. Still exploring life in all its’ facets.

• Raul – An ambassador of the “Californios MC” in Baja Mexico and his spouse Martha, on a mission to teach English to young students in all of Baja.

• Danny (a.k.a “Pit Bull”) - Our fearless guide with 10 plus years of experience leading group tours in Baja, Mexico. Danny was raised for part of his life in Baja Mexico. He is founder of www. bajamototours.com and is based out of Montana, USA. • Don (a.k.a. “Don Chicago”) – Our Chicago, USA based photographer who needs no introduction. Our group could only have dreamed of a “photog” like him. Don is Founder of Shooters

Images Inc. www.shootersimages.com and has been published in more high profile biker magazines than I have space to list here.

And then there was me: • Simon (a.k.a. “Night Train” but the group decided on “Cave Man” for my perceived antiquated views) – Based in Florida, husband and father of three, corporate sales executive / motorsport photojournalist.

Our 1,600 Mile Route: All riders met in San Diego, CA USA and went through the Mexican border in Tijuana by van. This Baja Moto Tours dream ride started at 8am sharp in “Tecate” the day after and then on to “Esenada” (“La Bufadora”), to “San Quintin”, to “El Rosario”, to “Catavina”, to “Guerrero Negro”, to “San Ignacio”, to “Santa Rosalia”, to “Mulege”, to our final destination in “Loreto” and back.

Weapons of choice consisted of a Fat Boy, a Wide Glide, a few Street Glides, an Electra Glide, Buells and a BMW GS800.

Armors of choice included helmets of course, a solid pair of high performance shades, leathers, bandanas, gloves, tanning lotion, water and, an open mind loaded with a positive attitude.

Our introduction to Baja, Mexico was comprised of ruthless desert lands, rugged red earth, rocky landscapes and merciless winds. Delicious ceviche dishes, fresh sea food daily, accompanied by colorful beverages, made one dream of not coming back home! Then there were

those scorching sandy winds which stung our faces as we rode 70mph, forcing us to wear facial bandanas as nomads do. Road side memorials everywhere reminded us of the fragility of life. Paradisiac, lush, blue turquoise lagoons awaited on the coasts as we descended barrier-less roads, narrowly nesting on the edges of ravines, several thousands of feet above the massive “Sea of Cortés”, which roared against the Baja peninsula cradled in the majestic Pacific Ocean.

This is where Montana decided to grace us all with a “Bo Derek” style scene from the movie “Ten”. Going in for a dip all dressed, she emerged from the surf onto the beach with her knee-high black leather boots. I felt ten years old again.

From unforgiving daily temperatures ranging from 100 to 115+ degrees to low 60’s at night, you had to be prepared. The local gas stations in some remote areas will fill your horse up with hand-siphoned gas coming out of barrels.

Thank goodness Baja Moto Tours had the route planned down to a science! Not a single worry about food, lodging, gas or anything whatsoever. Just sit on that bike, follow the guide and enjoy the scenery. It was sweet for the soul.

At various stop points we were searched by stern military service personnel in full gear, carrying machine guns and grenades as they kept a look-out for drug traffic. At other times they treated us like rock stars just because we were riding.

Despite their attempts at maintaining their best poker-face, you could sense their concealed excitement at the sight of our rides.

The Mexicans definitely showed respect for riders.

On a side note, I have to point out Mexican women clearly preferred my dark Fat Boy. It was the only bike of the flock that became the subject of their requests for pictures.

Rich, vibrant and colorful Mexican architecture was a refreshing feast for our eyes. Skinny and boney dogs, horses and cows or even dead carcasses were common sights in the fields. Baja Moto Tours made sure we stopped at every point of interest

“...At other times they treated us like rock stars just because we were riding. “ and it was perfect for everyone’s tastes.

Dusty children rode horses to go to school or would simply walk bare foot for miles.

Those images combined with the villages of “plank-shack residential structures” made me realize how pampered we really are in every way back home. Yet strangely these people appeared convincingly happier than many North of the Mexican border. There is a simplicity to their lives which feels like it has been robbed from us all stuck in the rat race. The children for the most part looked more confident, bold, courageous and full of vigor than the average North American child. In reflection I scribbled in my journal; “Are the materially rich truly “rich”? What is the true meaning of “rich”?

Have we all bought into the virtual idea that material comfort equals richness? Is being “materially rich” what constitutes the health of my soul and where it is headed?”

While the “Chicas” sun-bathed around the hotel pool laying right next to their rides, Raul, Danny and myself met with the Mayor of Loreto, “Mr. Jorge

Alberto Avilés Pérezfor”, and his team for a three hour breakfast. On the agenda: 1.

English teaching program for children in Baja schools and 2. How to throw a Baja, Mexico version of Daytona Bike Week using Baja Moto Tours’ expertise. As a welcome gesture, the local school officials and children spontaneously sang their national anthem for us. Result? With the Mayor’s kind support, Raul is making good progress for his English teaching program and as far as “Baja Bike Week” goes, we have all the resources we need to coordinate. What say you?

All this hard work followed by more hard work; a joy ride 30 miles West of Loreto into the deep rocky valleys of “San Javier” to visit a 303 year old stone-built church. The “San Javier Mission” is where they still make elixir-tasting wine the old fashion way. That’s where Cory solemnly lit candles in loving memory of his late father and his late brother. The dead remains of past clergy buried under the building probably threw a party to welcome Cory’s gesture.

The camaraderie and chemistry of the group was ideal. Baja Moto Tours’ daily focus was for respect, integrity, honesty and safety to become the genuine collective attitude. No one was to be left alone. It had to be that way. The rides were intense in terms of weather and road conditions.

There is a desert region between “El Gerrerro Negro” and “San Ignatio”, where an average of 80mph to 110mph in approximately 110 degrees temp for a steady 70 mile stretch is the norm. I remember all of us at the end of that stretch stopping for water. When we all took our shades off we looked like raccoons with grins going from ear to ear. I mean the experience was so intensely awesome to me that when I got off my bike I shouted kind of like a victory scream. Looking at me at that moment was Danny; “I told ya” he said proudly. To me it was a “Baja Baptism”.

I came back alive and well and I will tell you however this ride is not for the faint of heart nor for the novice or egotistical rider. It is however a perfect ride for the ones thirsty for adventure, respectfully aware of the elements and prepared to adapt. There are dangers in Mexico, for sure, but it is only relative to how mentally prepared you are, just like any other ride. Drugs? Violence? Have not seen a single hint or felt threatened in any way shape or form at anytime.

Four riders laid their bikes and

sadly but not surprisingly, the incidents were preventable. One of those incidents included the tragic loss of one of the participants; my best riding buddy, Dave.

One minute I saw him in my mirror and the next, he was nowhere to be seen.

It was not because of those perceived inherent Mexican dangers. It was another danger far more insidious. The autopsy showed “dehydration” and “signs of heat stroke”. Dave passed-out while riding. His helmetless head was hit hard but the cause of death was a “broken neck”. He and the family would concur it was because of a lesson we riders all need to continue to remember; anticipate safety issues and ride accordingly.

Robyn and I were the first to find Dave’s lifeless body at mile marker #174. We were all only approximately 50 miles South of our next overnight stop in “El Rosario”. It was 1pm local time. Those moments where I was seized by adrenaline, incessantly screaming his name as if I could bring him back to life against the backdrop of Robyn crying towards the blue heavens have been engraved in my mind forever.

We believe logic reason demands careful consideration to the possibility that had he been wearing a helmet, perhaps the extra inch of padding would have amortized the impact on his neck and saved him.

He leaves behind precious and beautiful children; Kayla (18) and Josh (24). RIP “Naked Dave”. This event was going to completely ruin the trip or, bring the group even closer as a unit. The seeds of mutual respect Baja Moto Tours planted in the group came to fruition at that time and the latter happened.

The morning after, we saw a flat tire that was not quite a flat … yet. Both walls on the front tire of Cory’s Wide Glide were severely dried-out and cracked. Due to the remote location and time constraints we were in, the whole group’s togetherness was tested to the limits at that point.

Especially since it was the morning after Dave’s accident. Understandably, Cory was quite disappointed. The group discussed as a group and voted as a group. Naturally, a decision was made leaning more towards

safety than unnecessary risk. With Danny’s outstanding leadership, the group turned to the single most experienced rider of us all for additional insight; Kelly. Kelly’s wise counsel was obvious, all decided to leave Cory’s bike behind. I would suggest the group came through better than any reality show will ever portray.

Montana also got a flat tire a few days prior. I will never forget the search for a service shop in Loreto. Even that was a complete blast! Thanks to Baja Moto Tours’ preparedness, we found one. A father and son’s operation which came in 2nd place for the Baja 500 buggystyle race (so they said) – Montana’s bike was in good hands. As I walked into this colorful garden of wrecked steel

and antique two, three or four wheeled motorized beasts, I had to take a deep breath to take it all in. It is a strange beauty only to be appreciated by those of us motorheads. Unassuming mechanics sat in the dark night listening to loud distorted sounds of Latin music. “What’s in the old broken freezer? Beer?” I said in Spanish as I walked in eyes scanning everything in sight like a radar. “Nope. The stereo.” They said laughing. I opened it and in disbelief, the stereo was nestled right there in the freezer!

In the background there was Danny standing there again with his “I told ya” grin.

Before leaving for this ride I knew I would come back a different soul. I did and I believe my companions did too. The locals look at you differently when you return from that trip. It is as if unspoken words of mutual respect are exchanged

From left to right: Raul, Luis Enrrique Leal, Dir. Social Comm. Loreto, Hon. Jorge Alberto Aviles Perezfor, Mayor of Loreto, Night Train, Danny, Founder of Baja Moto Tours

From Left to Right: Dave “Naked Dave”, Cory, Robyn, Night Train, Raul once they know you have been through their land. Maybe it’s because a smart human being will come back from such a ride with a better outlook on life all together and the locals know it?

Maybe Danny was right after all when he said “Baja will change you”?

Two of the most vivid memories of “mere beauty” were on the East coast South of “Santa Rosalia”. Hundreds and hundreds of yellow and fire-orange butterflies hovering above ground gave the illusion I was becoming part of a surreal Van Gogh’s painting. Walking into a packed church service in a church built by Gustave Eiffel (Builder of the Eiffel Tower) in Santa Rosalia. And then the penetrating yet loving look of children is a searing and timeless beauty that will brand the most hardened of hearts.

As I sit back in my comfortable office chair on this side of the trip I find myself missing my companions more than words can express. We are still in touch regularly without exception and there is not a day that goes by where I just wish I could do it again.

So much laughter was shared in the group from Dave being nick named “Naked Dave”, Don nick-

named “Don Chicago” during my burnout in “San Ignatio” accompanied by the locals’ cheers and followed by the frowning but forgiving local authorities, Montana’s debatable table manners etc… Kelly’s and Cory’s true colors as vets coming out during adversity supporting the group like pillars.

This ride was the most memorable ride ever for me. I and every member of the group would do it again, including “Naked Dave” I am certain. The meaningful conversations held between riders in the midst of this magical part of the world helped re-energize the core of hearts. Not to mention a swim at 3am in the hotel pool doing cannon balls after cannon balls without worries of bothering anyone. It helps you realize all those idiosyncrasies you deal with back home, be it with your supervisors, co-workers, spouse or what not are far from being as bad as your emotions like to lead you into believing. You just can’t help but laugh at how trivial those situations really are.

It’s kind of like when I saddle up on my Night Train riding into the Floridian sunset.

Be it on the Atlantic or Gulf coast, riding always brings healthy reflection or pauses. The contrast of one experience with

everyday life can help provide rich lessons to be learned for an attentive mind. One landscape or experience will reveal the beauty of the other. Baja Moto Tours helped me experience all that and more. Thanks Danny!

Baja Moto Tours is clearly the single most experienced all inclusive touring company specialized in all inclusive Baja Mexico road tours offering mid to high-end luxury packages at very aggressive competitive rates. Baja Moto Tours also offers packages in Alaska, Montana and Sturgis.

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Reading an entry from my journal, I find myself hanging on to memories I refuse to let go as if it helped me to mentally detach from my cold office; “BAJA is good for the soul of a rider. If you think you know it all, if you think you can do anything without anyone or if you have an ego the size of an elephant, BAJA will help cure that.”

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Happy Valentine’s day and Happy St. Patrick’s day from Pasco Diva Angels.

The weather up north has been horrible but aren’t we lucky to be living in beautiful Florida with great riding weather.

We went to the Suncoast Brotherhood Pasco Chapter’s chili cook off Feb. 17th had some good hot chili and good times with friends.

Feb. 24th is our Directors and officers meeting at Quaker Steak and Lube with all the directors/officers from our Florida chapters meeting to discuss our accomplishments last year and our events for this year, below are some of our upcoming events….

Us girls in Pasco haven’t held a event in a long time and we were approached by a man asking us to do something for the men, SO we have supported the TaTa’s events over time and so it is time for us girls to support the boys so we have decided to have a poker run in April for Prostate Cancer.

Our Poker Run on April 20th is called “Save A Man Ride For The Gland” for Prostate Cancer.

It starts at Venom’s 2, 11am-KSU noon, some stops include, Boondocks, Springer’s, ends at Venom’s 1, Reg. is $10.00 includes a patch with above event name

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and date on it, there will be free food at Springer’s for our participants and food for purchase at Back Room Bar and Grill and there will be The Roy Sites band playing music, we will have raffles, and spin the wheel for fun prizes, please please join us…

Also come see us at the Chasco Festival April 11th 12th 13th during festivities and boat parade we are serving up beer and wine at the beer truck for Sertoma Speech and Hearing impaired with all tips going back to Sertoma.

See ya in Leesburg for the Bikefest too..

We will be having our Annual Garage sale coming up also with proceeds from that going to our xmas charities at end of year, For info check out facebook page Diva Angels Pasco Chapter.

Our meetings have moved to every 3rd FRI in Jan we will meet at Venom’s 1 in New Port Richey, 630pm is social time, then meeting starts approx 7pm, guests are welcome to attend and check us out.

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Hello Everyone! I cannot thank you enough on the overwhelming response I have received in February from everyone! Keep all you questions and concerns coming to me so I can do all I can to make Full Throttle Magazine the best out there and make your life a little easier….

Speaking of easier, we have all traveled down HWY 60 right? I know you’d rather go to WalMart on Black Friday then drive down it during Rush hour! Well, once you venture past the only mall everyone wants to visit the 20 shortest lights in existence and the only place in Hillsborough County that has more congestion than malfunction junction! It’s to no surprise you set off into a beautiful drive that could take you on some of the most wonderful back roads Hillsborough & Polk County has to offer. Whether it’s taking your chance on the famous Spook Hill or visiting your favorite garden. Something else sits and waits for your arrival…..

S & M Motorcycle shop! Sonny and Melissa Motorcycle shop (Yes I know.. Get your head out of the gutter!) This quant little shop is truly a diamond in the rough! Upon my arrival at 5 O’clock rush hour traffic I had the pleasure of running into two of Sonny’s customers. I quietly sat back and watched as one of the customers took an up close and personal seat right in the shop watching sonny’s every move on the Harley he was working on. One thing I noticed immediately was that Sonny wasn’t like all your “BIG SHOT” mechanics that doesn’t have time for you. He actually wants to take the time to explain each and every repair he is doing so you completely understand. With over 12 years experience working with large companies you can tell he has put his everything into his own shop. He would rather build a relationship on trust with you rather than money. While there we touched on lots of subjects from how he met his wife Melissa to the Economy and small businesses. Hell we even talked about “Family isn’t who you were born too, It’s who you choose to associate with”… Which made me understand all the things I have heard.

Sonny specializes in Harley Davidson & American Chopper Motorcycles. He offers many great and competitive prices on all his services. There is also a small store connected to his shop where you can purchase everything from Motorcycle parts to T-shirts! He is also swiftly approaching on his 3 year anniversary with the shop coming up in April. You can catch Sonny & Melissa at local Bike nights and events through out the year. If your not one for getting out please make sure to stop by the shop at 370 Prairie Industrial Pkwy Mulberry, FL 33860 Shop Hours Tues-Fri 10am - 7pm Sat 8am - 3pm (Make sure you tell him Stellah sent you) Sonny can also be reached at 863-425-5090 or http://smbikeshop.vpweb.com/ P.S.- Ask him for a rose….

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Hi All ... I just climbed off the table from getting a new tattoo from Mouse. Mouse is the owner of Sunset Tattoo. He opened his doors here in Tampa Bay in 1992 and then he moved back to Daytona in 2001 due to medical issues. Mouse is now back in Largo again with the same name but new talent. Owner/ Artist Mouse Massimiano has brought Big Rob Bachman on with him. The shop has been open for a year now and has outgrown its first location in the same plaza and moved into a beautiful 1300sq ft. unit that is comfortable, clean and welcoming at 624 East Bay Dr., Largo, FL. This shop is different than most shops and you’ve got to see it to appreciate the time and effort Mouse has exerted to bring the best art work to the area. Mouse still has the mobile unit but spends more time in the shop now because Sunset Tattoo has become very busy, due mostly to the professional atmosphere and the talent of Mouse and Rob, who, by the way, will draw up anything you request. There is no tattoo to small or too silly for them as they welcome all challenges, big or small.

Mouse has won thousands of awards over his 38 years in business and has no plans on stopping soon. Mouse and Rob specialize in all styles of tattooing with Mouse liking oriental art and black and grey while Rob like photo realism and big bold colors. Sunset Tattoo is definitely a place that’s worth the drive. So if you need some work call Mouse at (727) 935-7170 Seen here is a picture of my newest one.

Till next time { Live life to the Fullest and party you’re a$$ off } Dew

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Well, It's Daytona Bike Week time again here in the back yard. Time to fire those bikes up and hit the road headed for Daytona. Folks, be sure and slow down a little and ride safe on the highways this year. Speaking of Daytona, please make sure, in your travels, to visit my Juan and Wendy Morales with Gator Skinz appeal and electronics this year. Ole Juan set me up with a killer bike stereo and is a mainstay at Full Throttle events. After hard times hit, Juan was laid off and he and his wife started Gator Skinz

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to make ends meet. Operating from their home base of Gainesville Florida, Juan and Wendy have built Gator Skinz into their fulltime jobs. Wendy even quit her regular job and now they travel the country doing bike events. This year they are set to be on the road 46 weeks doing bike events from coast to coast. Be sure and visit Gator Skinz in Daytona at 516 Main Street. This year he is just setting up in a store there to make bike week a super sized event for them.

Contact Gator Skinz at 352-672-4781.

See you all in Daytona..

Open mic night at April DD’s is on Sunday. The 17th of February had members Bushman and Eric “FISH” Fisher from Rockit Band, Joe Wethington and James Chaplin (Something Going On Band) on guitars. Give Me Three Steps had people dancing. I was honored to meet Mark Shane. He joined the others and showed us all what singing and guitar playing was all about. I was surprised when Dave from Venom Choppers jumped on the drums. Talent was coming out of the woodwork tonight!

Edwin joined with his guitar and sang a few numbers for us, including Give Me The People. Sailboat Tony also brought his guitar. With FISH back on drums, Michael Allman took the microphone and sang Give Me Back My Bullet. Lonny Sarao made it with his keyboards and the sound was complete. We closed April’s after a night of good rock’n’roll! The bartender

Brian Damage usually plays but because of the crowd he never made out from behind the bar.

Micheal’s band played at Cocktails in New Port Richey on the 18th.

His voice is a smooth timber that brings you into his world.

My new found friend and his girl, Janie Durbin are laid back and what I consider “real people.” Check out the band on facebook. Hard Labor Creek, Michael Allman’s CD is available. Gregg Allman’s oldest son, Michael Sean Allman, was born July 3, 1966 in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was raised by his mother Mary Lynn Green, admitting that the two times he tried living with his father that it was just too crazy.

Asked about the religious reference in some of his songs, especially What’s the World Coming To, he feels you have to have faith and believe in a better tomorrow. Come see the Michael Allman Band during BIKE WEEK in Ormond Beach. As always. . . think ink!

Tattoo’d Carole

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I got to see and hear the group formerly known as the Dive Bar Stalkers, my favorite group, they do one hell of a job. The name of the new group is Jeff Vitolo and the Quarter Mile Rebels. www.jeffvitolo.com Jeff still runs the show and the girls are the highlight of the group, the blonde is dynamite. I always enjoy a hug from her, it’s good for my heart. If you haven’t seen them check them out. I think they are on the computer. You need to go see them! I also got more hugs from the Metro girls at our Build Off, they had a booth, I learned a lot about phones and service.

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40194 US Hwy 19 N. their phone number is 727942-3265. You can get unlimited talk and text for $25 a month.

What a bargain!

I really enjoyed the Build Off at Quaker Steak and Lube I got to see old friends and always get to make new ones. One old friend I will tell you about her next month! Last month was another record crowd, vendors and people had a lot to choose from, lots of bargains to be had. I got a couple of things at bargain prices. That’s what swap meets are all about.

See you next first Sunday in March at Webster. The swap meet in Eustes dates are March 8-9, free admission, vintage bike show, and swap meet.

See you soon, Fran

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Bike Week is here and we all at Full Throttle just can’t wait, It’s like our yearly 10 day vacation and we are glad it’s here so we can and ride with old friends. We will all be staying at Holiday Inn Resort and Econo Lodge at A1A Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach. On Thursday we will be having our Let’s Get Crazy Party at the Holiday Inn Resort. So we will be seeing you all there. It’s a party you never want to miss. We will be all over Daytona Beach, we will be at Boot Hill Saloon

on Main Street with our televised show with our cameras pointed at Main Street. We will have our bike show Friday March 15th at the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, make sure you stop by and say hello.

My March girl hails from Colorado and her name is Brigitte.

She loves motorcycles and car racing. Brigitte is now living in Florida and also loves fishing and going to the beach, our March girl was also a contestant in our Miss Full Throttle at the 2103 Expo, she had my vote, there is also next year Brigitte. Keep in upright, Big Al

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Product Review Feature Daytona Bikeweek 2013 Full Throttle Magazine

By Simon Bois aka Night Train © “I was sick of dealing with cheap plastic riding glasses breaking all the time and having the interior so-called “wind-blocking-foam” come unglued even while riding. I was sick of spending $20 to $40 plus every couple of months on the same junk. There was no way I would spend a fortune on pretentious brand name eyewear which pretended to be good enough for the serious biker.

I put 1,600 plus mile ride in the desert of Mexico this past year wearing Icicles. I put these glasses through the toughest riding conditions. I was completely floored!! These aircraft aluminum frames are the cat’s meow! The lenses gave me unparalleled clarity and depth of vision. Super easy to clean and they stay clean!”

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Frame: Ultra-light weight aircraft aluminum material which can be bent, shaped, and formed to fit comfortably on your face. Icicles’ NEW "inter-locking double suspension spring hinge" for twice the strength, durability, and comfort. Adjustable soft silicone nose piece.

Inlaid soft rubber ear pads for extra comfort and durability.

Lenses: Spherical ten base curved lenses come in different colors and are interchangeable and reduce wind penetration from all angles. 2 mil thick poly-carbonate which meets or exceeds ANSI standards for impact resistance and shatterproof protection. Micro-thin multi-layer Titanium technology advancements for coating provides optical clarity with zero distortion, reduced peripheral light and glare. Greater depth perception offering 100% protection from harmful UVA, UVB, and short wave blue light rays.

Visit any of the Icicles booth locations at Destination Daytona’s Bruce Rossmeyer’ site, on Main Street or at the Speedway during Daytona Bikeweek, try a few pairs, go for comfort first then ask for -

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SI SWIMMSUIT EXPOSED The latest version of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition is amazing! Cover model Kate Upton is simply gorgeous and her photo shoot in Antarctica is sensational.

The story detailing the photo shoot is interesting and her pictures extraordinary! The other ladies are also very pleasant to the eye! SI shot girls on all seven continents.

However, you might want to keep it away from those 13-15 year old boys as many photos show naked bodies and multiple nipples.

HIT & MISS The meteorite that struck the Earth last month injured hundreds of people in Russia and traumatized thousands, put a twenty-foot hole in Chebarkul Lake. There were also multiple fragments scattered across the country. The meteor hit the Earth with an estimated 300 kilotons of TNT that was 20 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb. It entered our atmosphere at a speed of 33,000 mph. Two days earlier our planet avoided a major catastrophe when an asteroid (named DA14) came within 17,200 miles of Earth. DA14 was half the size of a football field!

DOLLARS & CENTS It’s been a while but the Canadian dollar is now worth less than an American greenback. The Canadian buck was valued at $ .99.35 cents while the US dollar returns $1.0064. The country has also discontinued manufacturing pennies as they cost more to make than their value. All sales will be rounded to the nearest nickel.

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It has been reported that Harrison Ford will reprise his role as “Han Solo” in an upcoming Stars Wars movie. I love the idea if it is done properly. Let’s face it, Harrison is no longer a young guy and I don’t want to see him jumping, fighting and kicking some twenty-year old guys ass. Have him back as an ambassador, teacher or leader but not as a warrior.

DASH CAM WEAPONS

Here’s few other meteor tidbits ... many of the videos showing the fireball were captured via dashboard video cameras. You ask why do so many Russians have video dashboard cameras? The country has the highest accident rate in the world with numerous hit-and-run collisions and the video shows who was at fault.

They are also used to guard against bribery and police intimidation ... The RIA Novosti News Agency quoted Russian nationalist leader Vladimir Zhirnovsky when he said, “It’s not meteors falling. It’s the test of a new weapon by the Americans”. What a stupid ass!

OFFICE MAX DEPOT? Office Depot has agreed to buy Office Max for $1.17-billion.

Both chains have been closing locations and the merge will allow the new company to select best stores to keep open. With more and more firms going digital and purchasing office products on-line, there is a reduced demand for traditional office products.

WELCOM BACK ROMERO The Alfa Romeo automobile hasn’t been sold in the USA in two decades. That will change later this year when the Italian automaker will start selling the Alfa 4C. Fiat owns Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Alfa brands. The 4C will be a low-sitting car with flared fenders, a turbocharged 1.75-liter four-cylinder engine and cost around $60,000.

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Carolyn, a rich blonde, buys a new automatic Jaguar XKR Sport. She drives the car perfectly well during the day, but at night, the car just won’t move at all.

After trying to drive the car at night for a week but without any luck), she furiously Calls the Jaguar dealers and they send out a technician to her. He goes over the A woman has lunch with 2 unmarried friends. One is engaged, one is a mistress, car and finds Nothing wrong with it. So he turns to the blonde and I have been married for 20+ years.

And asks: “Ma’am, are you sure you are Talking about their relationships they using the right gears?” decided to surprise their men by greeting them at the door wearing a black bra, Full of anger, the blonde replies: “You fool, you idiot, how on earth you could stiletto heels and a mask over our eyes. ask such a question? I’m not stupid you Here’s how it went. know! Of course I am using the right The engaged friend: The other night gears; I use D during the day and N at when the night.” boyfriend came over he found me with a black leather bodice, tall stilettos and a mask. He saw me and said, ‘You are the woman of my dreams...I love you.’ Then we **************************************** made passionate love all night WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE YOUR long.

CELL PHONE IN PUBLIC! The mistress said: Me too! The other After a tiring day, a commuter settled night I met my down in her seat and closed her eyes. lover at his office As the train rolled out of the station, the and I was wearguy sitting next to her pulled out his ing a raincoat, cell phone and started talking in a loud under it only the voice: “Hi sweetheart. It’s Eric. I’m on the black bra, heels train”. and mask over “Yes, I know it’s the six thirty and not the my eyes. When I four thirty, but I had a long meeting”. opened the rain“No, honey, not with that blonde from **************************************** coat he didn’t say a word, but he started to tremble and we the accounts office. It was with the boss”.

“No sweetheart, you’re the only one in The neighbor calls his next door had wild sex all night. my life”. neighbor who happens to be a blonde. Then the married woman shared her “Yes, I’m sure, cross my heart” Very nicely he says, “The next time you story: When my husband came home I Fifteen minutes later, he was still talking and your husband are going to have was wearing the black bra, black stockloudly. When the young woman sitting sex, please close the drapes. The whole ings, stilettos and a mask over my eyes. next to him had enough, she leaned over neighborhood saw you.”

When he came in the door and saw me and said into the phone, To which the blonde replied laughhe said, “Eric, hang up the phone and come back ing, “Then I gues the joke is all of you, I “What’s for dinner, Zorro?” to bed.” wasn’t even home yesterday!”

Bill Clinton started jogging near his new home in Chappaqua. But on each run he happened to jog past a hooker standing on the same street corner, day after day. With some apprehension he would brace himself as he approached her for what was most certainly to follow.

“Fifty dollars!” she would cry out from the curb.

“No, Five dollars!” fired back Clinton.

This ritual between Bill and the hooker continued for days. He’d run by and she’d yell, “Fifty dollars!”

And he’d yell back, “Five dollars!”

One day however, Hillary decided that she wanted to accompany her husband on his jog! As the jogging couple neared the problematic street corner, Bill realized the “pro” would bark her $50 offer and Hillary would wonder what he’d really been doing on all his past outings.

He realized he should have a darn good explanation for the Secretary of State.

As they jogged into the turn that would take them past the corner, Bill became even more apprehensive than usual.

Sure enough, there was the hooker!

Bill tried to avoid the prostitute’s eyes as she watched the pair jog past.

Then, from the sidewalk, the hooker yelled... See what you get for five bucks!?”

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Here’s a scenario… You’re out there with the wind in your face and bugs in your teeth, you’ve lost feeling in your left butt cheek quite some time ago, and you find yourself hankering for a cold one and a good ole’ bar burger. Crank up the throttle on that iron pony, and haul your tail towards House of Face in Sanford, Florida.

At 2605 Park Avenue, it’s only about an hour ride from Daytona, and Orlando’s finest tourist attractions.

They have cold beer, good food, and pretty ladies behind the bar to serve you and make you feel right at home.

There’s even motorcycle parking out front for your two wheeled beast so you can keep an eye on her, and set your road weary mind at ease.

Face and the girls are good people that have always made this old road dog feel welcome. I’m positive they’ll do the same for you. Tell ‘em Randy from Full Throttle Magazine sent you.

Until next time, Stay aware, stay safe and ride, Sally, ride….

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Saturday March 9th - DELAND BIKE RALLY - in historic Deland Florida from 10am till 7pm. Free bike parking, Yuengling beer garden, live music, vendors, and a chance to enter to win a Harley-Davidson courtesy of Yungling Lager. For more info visit www.mainstreetdeland.org/delandbikerally

Thursday March 14th - FULL THROTTLE'S LET'S GET CRAZY PARTY - At The Holidy Inn and Suites Daytona Beach 1615 S. Atlantic Ave. Starts at 8pm and goes till 12midnight.

There will be drink specials, food, ADULT GAMES and ADULT PRIZES. For more info call Full Throttle 813-814-1424.

Saturday March 9th & 10th - BUDWEISER CLYDESDALE PARADE - Budweiser Clydesdale Parade Down Main Street Official Beer of Bike Week – Join the Budweiser Clydesdales as they welcome in Bike Week 2013 – 3:30PM

Thursday March 14th - CAMTECH CUSTOM BAGGERS PRESENTS THE BATTLE OF THE BAGGERS - 6 classes with registration from 11am till 2pm. There is a $20 registration fee per class. Sponsored by Bikers Choice and Avon Tyres and Camtech Custom Baggers. For more info visit www.cabbagepatchbar.com

Monday March 11th - BIKE WEEK RUFF RIDE - The 2013 Bike Week Ruff Ride will be on Monday, March 11th starting at 5:00 pm at Halifax Humane Society, 2364 LPGA Blvd in Daytona Beach. This ride will be escorted by the Volusia County Sheriff's Department to ensure safety to all riders and a timely arrival at The Iron Horse Saloon in Ormond Beach, which has generously offered to host the VIP party. A BBQ buffet will be offered along with two complimentary drinks, and Iron Horse will have a variety of live bands playing that night for your entertainment. They will have reserved parking and lounge area for our group. Advance tickets to the Ruff Ride are just $15.00 per rider and available for purchase at www.halifaxhumanesociety.org. Day of registration is $20.00 per rider. Included with your registration will be an event tee shirt!

Tuesday March 12th - THE BUDWEISER TRADITIONAL RIDE IN BIKE SHOW - at the Cabbage Patch. 14 classes with registration from 11am till 2pm $20 registration fee per class. Sponsored by Attorney Fran M. Haasch, Budweiser and Full Throttle Magazine. For more info visit www.cabbagepatchbar.com Tuesday March 12th - 6TH ANNUAL HARLEY-DAVIDSON MDA WOMEN'S RIDE - Ride departs the Harley-Davidson® Beach Street location, 301 N Beach Street, Daytona Beach at 10AM. Ride ends at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach. For more information go to mdarides.org 414-343-4056 Wednesday March 13th - HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDE-IN CUSTOM BIKE SHOW - Harley-Davidson® has partnered with American Iron Magazine to host the Ride-In Custom Bike Show on Beach Street in front of the Harley-Davidson Display. Registration is 9 am to noon. Entry fee is a $10 donation (optional) to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. All entrants into the show will receive an H-D thank you gift. Custom Trophies and Cash Prizes will be awarded at 4PM in 11 classes.

Special awards will include American Iron Editors Pick. The winner of the Editors Pick will be featured in either American Iron or Motorcycle Bagger magazines. 301 N Beach Street, Daytona Beach. 414-343-4056

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Wednesday March 13th - DAYTONA 200 MOTORCYCLE CLUB ALLIGATOR ROAD TOUR - Harley-Davidson® has partnered with American Iron Magazine to host the Ride-In Custom Bike Show on Beach Street in front of the Harley-Davidson Display. Registration is 9 am to noon. Entry fee is a $10 donation (optional) to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. All entrants into the show will receive an H-D thank you gift. Custom Trophies and Cash Prizes will be awarded at 4PM in 11 classes.

Special awards will include American Iron Editors Pick. The winner of the Editors Pick will be featured in either American Iron or Motorcycle Bagger magazines. 301 N Beach Street, Daytona Beach. 386-747-7157

Thursday March 14th - CRYON MOTOR PRODUCTS BIKE SHOW OF LIGHTS - 5 classes with registration from 6pm till 9pm and a $20 fee per class. Sponsored by Cryon Lighting.

For more info visit www.cabbagepatchbar.com Friday March 15th - 23RD ANNUAL FULL THROTTLE CLASSIC BOARDWALK BIKE SHOW - $500 cash to best in show, 20 categories with 57 trophies. On the Boardwalk next to the pier. Registration is $25 from 8am till 11am the day of and $20 pre-registration. The show hours are from 11am till 5pm with awards at 4pm. This event is FREE to the public and sponsored by Attorney Fran M. Haasch www.LawFran.com, Pepsi, The Boardwalk Merchants and Full Throttle Magazine.

Saturday March 16th - WORLD FAMOUS RATS HOLE BIKE SHOW - 22 classes with new limited edition signed sclupted rat awards. The Rats hole show will be held at the Daytona Lagoon 601 Earl Street and MC'D By Radical Randy. There will also be a tattoo contest and a ratmate contest. register online at www.ratshole.com or call 386-454-3496 Saturday March 16th - BIKE WEEK COMMUNITY APPRECIATION PARADE - The parade is back! All interested participants should congregate at the staging area in the south parking lot of the Ocean Center entering from Main St. on Oleander beginning at 7AM - Leaves Ocean Center at 9AM to the Daytona International Speedway. 386-255-0981 March 8th - 17th - Fastlane's 9th Annual Motorcycle Swap Meet Extravaganza & Bike Show Come be a part of Bike Week History located at the Volusia County Fairgrouds; Vendors from all over the country will be on display and ready to make deals on everything from; frames to fenders, compleate motors, leather, boots, goggles, patches, jewlery, and even have those hard-to-find vintage parts and accessories. Dont Miss our daily bike shows; Shovel Head Show Saturday 9th @ 3pm, Rat Bike Show Sunday 10th @ 3pm, Side Car & Trike Show Wednesday 13th @ 3pm, Old School Chopper Show Thursday 14th @ 3pm, British/ European Bike Show Friday 15th at 3pm, Antique Bike Show Saturday 16th at 3pm, Free Bike Show Registration Starting at 12:00 pm, CA$H & Trophys awarded! Free Parking, Beer Tent,Great Food, Live Music, daily Admission $5.00 Rain or Shine. Bike Builder Headquarters, Buy-Sell-Trade! Vendor Space Available $150.00 for a 15x30.Please call 386-801-1810 or visit us at www.fastlanedaytona.com

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