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8 LETTER FROM THE EDITORS 22 DIVA ANGELS 40 CHARLIE’S BACK YARD 42 DEW DROP INN 44 OL’ CHARLIE 3 FINGER 48 FROM THE PEN OF BIG AL

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FEATURES 3 QUAKER 11TH ANNIV. PARTY 14 MAD BEACH BIKE FEST 16 EXPO BUILDERS WANTED 23 BACCHUS BIKE FEST 29 REGISTER TO WIN $500 32 AMVETS POST 44 9-11 RIDE 35 SPOOKS N SCOOTS INFO 45 GO PINK WITH TONY C. 50 THE WALL 52 NANCY P. 54 THUNDER CARTOON 56 HOMETOWN CORNER 62-63 ONE MAN WOLF PACK 68-71 STURGIS 2014 RECAP 74 FT ADVERTISING RATES 6

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STURGIS 2014 PICTURES AND RECAP

ON THE COVER COTEE RIVER BIKE FEST DOWNTOWN NEW PORT RICHEY OCT 10TH - 12TH

My beautiful wife and I were given the amazing opportunity to go to Sturgis last month and we had a great time! Please like us on facebook and check out all the great pictures from the trip!

Special thanks to our great friends The Law Office of Fran M. Haasch, especially Fran and Rhett, for being such amazing people and doing what they do for the motorcycle community!

September is the weirdest month of the year for the motorcycle community I think. We celebrate Patriots Day on the 11th in remembrance of 9-11-01. That is still a tough day for me after all these years. The kids are all back in school but it is still blistering hot out and the rain chances for each day are through the roof.

There are a handful of events with one of the most notable being the annual Phil Peterson's Key West Poker Run from Miami to Key West. This year the grand prize is a Harley-Davidson Street 500 or $6,000 cash! That's a pretty nice grand prize for a poker run! The ride is Sept. 18th through the 21st. Most of the big events start happening in October and the holiday season. The first week in October is Thunder Beach in Panama City Beach. This is a great event if you have never been to it before. I suggest making plans for it if not this year something in the future.

October is filled to the brim with events! The first weekend is Panama City Beach or Thunder Beach. The Second Weekend is Cotee River Bike Fest. Full Throttle and myself has had a great opportunity to sit on the committee and help host this event this year. There is going to be so much to day and enjoy from a downtown stage with bands, an amazing band line up on the main stage in Sims Park, the Harley-Davidson Demo truck will be on site for test rides, Full Throttle will be hosting bike shows on Saturday and Sunday, Motorman will be doing his demonstrations and Jesse Toler will be doing his stunt shows all weekend long!

The event is three day from Oct. 10th - 12th. For more info visit www.coteeriverbikefest.org for all the info and schedule. Vendors be sure to get your spaces now and they are filling up quickly. there is a vendor from on the website for you to print out and send in! After That there is Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach where we will be hosting a bike show at Destination Daytona on Thursday, The Boardwalk Bike Show on the beach Friday and the Baddest Bagger Show at the Cabbage Patch on Friday also, then we will be set up at the Rats Hole Bike Show on Saturday as well as the entire event at Dirty Harry's on Main street and Main Street station. Then Oct. 26th is Quaker Steak and Lube's 11 Year Anniversary Party with Greg Billings and the Black Honkey's playing and tons of great prizes and give-a-ways.... Whew.... October Looks Packed!!!!

I would like to take this time and thank all of our great readers, advertisers and friends of Full Throttle Magazine. Without you all advertising your businesses in our monthly publication or reading the book and using our advertisers we wouldn't be here for 18 years! November we will be celebrating our 18 year anniversary. This will also be a year and a half since I bought the magazine from Paul and I enjoy every day waking up and coming to work. I love the saying, you never work a day in your life when you love your job, and I do! Be sure to come out Wed. Oct. 1st to Quaker Steak and Lube Bike Night and dye your facial hair or any hair PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness! Any donation will do but we are asking $20 a person.

Let's all man up and go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, I myself will be the first one going PINK! Come out and join me if you are man enough to GO PINK!

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SAT. SEPT. 6TH - Cotee River Lions' 4th Annual Ride-for-Sight Centurion - 9:30am Registration and breakfast begins at Cotee River Lions, 8320 Plathe Road, New Port Richey, FL 34656, ph 727-9438598. $15.00 per rider, $10.00 per passenger. Extra hands available, $5.00. First rider out at 10:00 am. Last rider out at 11:00 am. Free AUCE breakfast. 100% of proceeds stay in West Pasco area to help the visually impaired. Enjoy over 130 miles of scenic roads. Stops include: Gulf Coast Harley-Davidson, Charlie's St. Joe Market, Doc's Pub & Grill, Wing House of Wesley Chapel, Eagles Nest Lounge. Prizes for best hand and closest odometer reading. Last stop emceed by D.J. Patti, info Doug, 727-943-8598 SAT. SEPT. 6Th - 5th Annual 9/11 Gratitude Ride - 8:15 Line up begins at Quail Hollow, 6225 Old Pasco Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544. 5th Annual 9/11 Gratitude Ride to Benefit Pasco County Fire Rescue Presented by Pasco County Choppers. 50 mile Poker Run with stops at (2) fire stations in Pasco. The event will begin at Quail Hollow at 8:15AM with a ceremony at 9:45, KSU at 10:00. There will be a memorial party back at Quail Hollow with The Greg Billings Band. Event T-Shirts Food, 50/50, Raffle, Vendors and More. PROCEEDS go directly to PCFR Benevolent Fund. www.

PascoCountyChoppers.com or visit www.facebook. com/911gratituderide, info Dan Turner 813-928-2160, info@PascoCountyChoppers.com.

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 7TH - WEBSTER - Webster Monthly Swap Meet - Bike & Car Show Best of the Best. 8am-3pm at The Webster West Side Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Street, ph 352-793-9877. This show is held the 1st Sunday of every month year round. General admission is $5.00, children under 14 are free with a paying adult. Gates open 8am-3pm Swap Meet and Show. Trophies and Cash Prizes. Vendors, food, parts, clothing, leather and much much more. ATM always on site. Call Becky for details and information, 352-7939877. www.cyclemeet.com.

SAT. SEPT. 13TH - Suncoast Brotherhood Poker Run - 5-7pm Sign up at Crab Daddy's, 678 75th Ave, St. Pete Beach 33706, ph 727-800-5081.

Hands still $5 or 3 for $10. To get a "FREE" extra hand, you must buy one to get 2nd hand free. Cash prizes: Best/2nd/3rd/Pot Luck = $100/$75/$50/$25. Stops at: Buffalo City Bar & Grill, Durty's Irish Pub & Grill, Copper Mug ending at Wild Willies in Largo. 50/50 at Last Stop, up to 2 Extra Cards per hand $1.00 each at last stop.

10:30pm Last bike in, 11pm winners announced. Proud supporter for Pinellas County Foster Kids, info Jeff 727439-1722. www.suncoastbrotherhood.org.

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SEPT. 14TH - MAD BEACH BIKE FEST 2014 - From 10am till 5pm. A gathering of the finest bike enthusiasts and most exotic new and vintage motorcycles.

There will be a 10 class bike show, vendors, live music, food, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. VENDORS WANTED for more info call 727-322-5271 or visit SIKpromotions.com SEPT. 18TH - 21ST - PHIL PETERSONS 42ND ANNUAL KEY WEST POKER RUN - Registration at either Peterson's H-D of Miami, 19400 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, ph 305-651-4811 OR Peterson's H-D South, 19825 S Dixie Hwy, Cutler Bay, ph 305-235-4023. Pick up your registration packet or sign-up early online. Parking on Duval Street available with purchase of a commemorative $5 wrist band. Thursday Duval Crawl, Saturday Big Bike Riders Bike Show 9am-3pm at Dirty Harry's / Ricks. All bikes welcome, benefits Diabetes Research Institute. Sunday Breakfast Brunch Survivors Party in Key West. Key West vending info contact Janie Rodriguez 305-304-4106, jvrod828@gmail.com. General questions contact Peterson's H-D South 305-235-4023, hdsouth@bellsouth.net. www.PetersonsHarley.com.

SAT. SEPT. 20TH - GATOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON PRESENTS THE SONS OF ANARCHY - Come out and meet Chibs, Opie and Bobby starting at 12noon. There will be live music, tons of vendors, food and a full liquor bar. Limited VIP tickets available call 352-787-8050 or visit www.gatorharley.com SUN. SEPT. 21ST - 4th Annual Hap Poneleit Memorial Poker Run - 9:30-11:30am Registration at Haps Cycle Sales, 2530 17th Street, ph 941-809-7433.

First bike out 10:00am, $10.00 Per Rider, $10.00 Per Passenger, $5.00 for extra hands. Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Rider - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Passenger. Also $100.00 Cash & $100.00 Gift Card for over all high hand, Special High Point Ladies Rider Award honoring all lady Riders in Hap Poneleit's honor. He was a big advocate and supported lady riders. End Point is Hooters at Sarasota Pavilion, 6507 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, ph 941-923-4666. For more info call Bob Poneleit 941-8097433. www.HapsGulfcoastRiders.com.

SEPT. 27TH & 28TH - BACCHUS BIKE FEST 2014 Come feel the noise at Screwie Louie's Porpoise Pub. There will be celebrities like Hulk Hogan and other wrestlers, a bike show, poker run, bike calendar girls, 12 live bands and much more. Also come see QUIET RIOT perform LIVE! for info or to purchase tickets visit www. bacchusbikefest.com

OCT 1ST - 5TH - 14th Annual Autumn Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally Starts on 10/1/2014 and ends on 10/5/2014.

Within city of Panama City Beach, Front Beach, Middle Beach & Back Beach Roads, ph 850249-7627. The most Biker Friendly FREE Rally in the U.S.A! We have over 200 Vendors at our Official Venues. Free Live Entertainment and Contests. Activities include a Bike Parade, Beauty Pageants, Poker Runs, Motorcycle Stunt Shows, Tattoo Contests and Bike Shows with category judging, and much more. Official Thunder Beach Merchandise tents are at each venue. There are no gates, no admission fees and free parking. Our local sponsors have daily specials on food and drink and special rates on rooms, email info@thunderbeachproductions.com, ph 850-249-7627. www.

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OCT 1TH - 12TH - COTEE RIVER BIKE FEST - Cotee River Bike Fest 2014 - Downtown New Port Richey, 5443 Main St. Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 11am-4pm.

Downtown open to bike only throughout the Bike Fest. Jesse Toller Stunt Show, Motorman Stunt Show, Full Throttle Bike Shows Sat. & Sun., Harley-Davidson Demo Rides, Bikini Contest, Daisy Duke Contest, Wing Eating Contest, Bands, Vendors. Info CoteeRiverBikeFest@ westpasco.com, 727-842-7651. www.CoteeRiverBikeFest.org.

OCT. 16TH - 19TH - DAYTONA BEACH BIKETOBERFEST - 22nd Anniversary Biketoberfest速. Starts on 10/16/2014 and ends on 10/19/2014. Biketoberfest速 is a fun-filled, entertaining event that attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from throughout North America and Europe. Festivities include street rallies, bike shows, racing, concerts, charity rides, expos, seminars and celebrity appearances. It takes place at various venues all across the Daytona Beach area, info 866-296-8970, info@biketoberfest.org. www.biketoberfest.org www. daytonachamber.com/daytonabikeweek.

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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: 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 HOGANS BEACH BIKE NIGHT EVERY THUHRSDAY NIGHT 7pm - 11pm 7700 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 281-8900 Hennessy's Bar & Spirits 127 forest Lakes Road Oldsmar, FL 813-854-2255 SATURDAY: Biff Burger 3939 49th Street N. St.Petersburg, FL 727-527-5297

Beef O' Bradys 7833 Gall Blvd Zephyrhills, Fl. Every 2nd & 4th Wed of the month Big Papa's Pit 2802 E. Bearss Ave. Tampa, fl.

Every 1st & 3rd Tues of the month WINGHOUSE NEW PORT RICHEY First Thursday Of Every Month 6515 U.S. 19, Port Richey, FL 34652 (727) 816-9464 rum river bar and grill Second Monday of Each Month 7811 Bayview St, Port Richey, FL 34668 (727) 849-2121 Gunn Highway Flea Market 4th SUN. Every month 2317 Gunn Highway Odessa Fl. 33556 813-920-3181 Plant City Bike Fest (1st Saturday of the month) Plant City, FL 813-754-3707 Webster Westside Bike Show & Swap Meet (First Sunday of every month) 1-800-832-3477 - 352-628-4656 If You have a bike event that takes place

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I would like to thank everyone from the Pasco Diva’s, Anthony and Marlene from Bourbon St. the barmaids and waitresses and all the bands for their help at our event Sat. August 16 Diva Angels Spaghetti dinner.

The funds raised are going to Pasco Stand Down which help homeless vets. Also thanks to our friends and family that put up with us with all the cooking and planning. Thank you to the groups that came out to support us The Goodfellows Brotherhood MC Hernando, Iron Coffins MC, Suncoast Brotherhood group, FOE Eagle Riders of Palm Harbor, and too many others to mention if I have forgetting anyone please except my apologies. Our own Lil Bit was a great mc for the event giving out the many raffle items we had and I think she was singing on stage with one of the bands.

Pasco Stand Down is a charity that holds a 3 day event at the Veteran Park in Hudson For homeless Vets, Oct. 24th 25th 26th, we are donating needed items and volunteering our time at one of the stations, they provide food, shelter, showers, guidance for their benefits, haircuts, dental, Dr.’s etc… it is a weekend for the vets, they have pick up spots too, if you know a homeless vet look up this event online and get them there.

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going to are Sept. 16th Bike Night at VFW Post 6180 on Osceola Dr. N.P.R. 7-10 Sponsored by The Ladies Auxiliary's, proceeds going to Veterans & Family Support , Food Sponsored by Suncoast Brotherhood, with proceeds going to Pasco County Foster Children... with DJ Patti music and games at the last one there were a lot of the ALS ice bucket challenges.

Oct. 10,11,12 Cotee River Bikefest is back Oct. 4th Iron Coffins October bash in Hudson, 4pm music games food.

Oct. 11th Lil Shot and Pig benefit at the Goodfellows Brotherhood MC Hernando proceeds for medical bills from a hit and run in June look up their facebook page for info.

Nov. 1st FOE Eagle Riders Palm Harbor-2nd Annual Corn Fest benefitting wheelchairs 4 kids, check out their facebook page also for more info.

For info check out facebook page Diva Angels Pasco Chapter for location of our meetings 630pm is social time, then meeting starts approx 7pm, guests are welcome to attend and check us out. And you don’t need a bike to be a member

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Welcome back to the Back Yard. Well bike season has begun down here in the Sunshine State. and here at Full Throttle we are right in the middle of all the fun. August kicked off with the ultimate Biker Enthusiast concert with Motley Crue making a stop on their Final Tour in Tampa. Not only was it a kick ass show but bikers came out in force to the Amphitheatre for the show.

For some great southern fried fun Quaker Steak and Lube hosted the Red Neck Olympics and what fun it was for everyone. What other event can you go to and shoot paintballs at the owner and staff of a restaurant and have a blast doing it.

Full Throttle's annual 5 Bridges Run rounded out a great August with the run from Tampa to Ellington, FL this year. We had for the first time a new stop on the run with Beef O Brady's Southdale being a part of the run. Bike night begins at

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Beef O Brady's Southdale September 15th just in time for Monday Night Football and then every Monday from then on. Check out Beef O Brady's Full Page Ad for details and time.

Had a blast with my good friend Patricia Verdicchio and Breast Cancer Killers at the Christmas in July Toy Run. Be sure and Visit Breast Cancer Killers tent every Wednesday at Quaker Steak and Lube Bike night and Thursday's at Hagan's Beach Bar.

Ride safe bikers. Look Twice, Safe A Life. See you next month. Lock the gate on your way out. Peace Out. Charlie.

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Hi All, sitting down and enjoying some time in the a/c after a day out in Tarpon Springs.

Took one of the tourist boat rides out to Anclote Key, got to see a few dolphin and enjoyed the cooling wind when the boat was moving! If you are out riding you know what I’m talking about. The weather is hot and wet at times so you just need to keep your rain suit with you. October is going to be mad house with something going on almost every weekend! Oct.1st through the 5th Thunder Beach will be at Panama City Beach. Oct. 10th through the 12th is Cotee River Bikefest in New Port Richey (There are still vendor spots available - just give us a call!).

My birthday is on the 15th and I will be spending that over in Dayton for Biketoberfest which runs from the 16th through the 19th. Tell next time Live Life to the Fullest and Party you’re a** off ..Dew

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Ranch, one of the About then my friend, Gary, got into the best campgrounds 34 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER conversation and said to the biker, "I saw around. I have seen ® everything and I will be your witness...... bikes loaded with here is my phone number." About that sleeping bags for AND STATE MEETING* Oct. 11 @ 2:00 pm time this lady started crying and whipped the campers who like to rough it.......up OCTOBER 10th ,11th ,12th 2014 out her cell phone. While she was crying on the telephone, the biker took his cell to pretty high-dollar motor homes who come phone and took multiple pictures of her in and hookup to water and electric. You vehicle and his bike and her crying on guessed it, everyone has a great time!

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A man was sunbathing naked at the beach. For the sake of civility, and to keep it from getting sunburned, he had a hat over his privates. A woman walks past and says, snickering, “if you were a gentleman you’d lift your hat.” He raised an eyebrow and replied, “if you weren’t so ugly, it would lift itself.” ************************** A Florida senior citizen drove his brand new Corvette convertible out of the dealership. Taking off down the road, he pushed it to 80 mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left. “Amazing,” he thought as he flew down I-95, pushing the pedal even more. Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a Florida State Trooper, blue lights flashing and siren blaring. He floored it to 100 mph, then 110, then 120. Suddenly he thought, “What am I doing?

I’m too old for this!” and pulled over to await the trooper’s arrival. Pulling in behind him, the trooper got out of his vehicle and walked up to the Corvette.

He looked at his watch, then said, “Sir, my shift ends in 30 minutes. Today is Friday. If you can give me a new reason for speeding--a reason I’ve never before heard -- I’ll let you go. “The old gentleman paused then said: “Three years ago, my wife ran off with a Florida State Trooper. I thought you were bringing her back. “Have a good day, Sir,” replied the trooper ************************** A biker awoke in the middle of a cold winter night to sounds coming from his shed. Looking out he saw someone carrying stuff out to a van.

Being lazy, he called the police saying he was being robbed, the desk cop said no one was available, call back in an

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Badass Biker Bob wakes up at home with a huge hangover. He forces himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins and a glass of water on the side table.

He sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. Bob hour. looks around the room and sees that it is The biker hung up, counted to 30 and in perfect order, spotless, clean. So is the called again and said I called you earlier rest of the house. about being robbed, don’t bother sending He takes the aspirins and notices anyone I got my gun and shot the punk a note on the table: “Honey, dead. breakfast is on the stove, I left early to go Within in minutes the cops arrived guns shopping. Love you.” drawn and arrested the burglar red So he goes to the kitchen, and handed. The ranking officer, with an atsure enough there is a hot breakfast and titude, said to the biker, the Desk Sargent the morning newspaper. His son is also at said you had killed someone. the table, eating.

The biker said that’s funny cause, ,,the Bob asks, “Son, what happened Desk Sargent told me, “no one was avail- last night?” able, call back in an hour.”

His son says, “Well, you came home after 3 A.M., drunk and delirious, ************************** broke some furniture, puked in the hallway, and gave yourself a black eye when A road worn Biker walked into a whore you stumbled into the door.” house, handed the Madam $500. In a Confused, Badass Bob asks, “So, slow, gruff voice the Biker told the Madam why is everything in order and so clean, he wanted a warm beer, a bologna and and breakfast is on the table waiting for cheese sandwich, and a fat ugly woman. me?”

Dear sir, the Madam replied, for that kind His son replies, “Oh, that! Mom if money you can have a fine meal, and a dragged you to the bedroom, and when beautiful woman. she tried to take your pants off, you said, The Biker peered at the Madam. Look lady, “Woman, leave me alone, I’m married !”

I’m not hungry or horny,,, just home sick. ************************** ************************** A guy walks into a pub and sees a sign A woman walks into her doctor’s office; hanging over the bar which reads: scared of the strange development reCheese Sandwich: $1.50 cently to the inside of her thighs...a green Chicken Sandwich: $2.50 colored area has appeared on the Hand Job: $5.00 inside of each. The color won’t wash Checking his wallet for the necessary payoff, won’t scrape off, and they seem to ment, he walks up to the bar and beckons be getting larger each day. to one of the three exceptionally attracThe doctor assures her he’ll get to the tive blondes bottom of this, and that she needn’t worry serving drinks to until tests come back. He sends her home. an eager-looking A few days later, the woman’s phone rings. group of men.

Much to her relief, it’s the doctor. She im“Yes?” she mediately begs to know what’s going on enquires with a with these spots? knowing smile, “You’re perfectly healthy--there’s no prob“Can I help you?” lem. But I’m wondering: is your husband “I was wondering”, whispers the man, “are a Harley guy?” the doctor asks. “Yes--how you the one who gives the hand-jobs?” did you know?” “Tell him his earrings “Yes” she purrs “I am.” aren’t real gold!

The man replies “Well wash your hands, I want a cheese sandwich!”

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This month I had the pleasure of interviewing TOP HAT (Gary Lawson) of LEATHERNECKS MC. 1090 Innovation Ave. North Port, FL 34298 843-538-7519 or Todd “FINGERS” Fingerdale, President 239-599-2469 E-mail: tophatlawson80@yahoo. com www.leathernecksmc.org You have to be a MARINE (active duty, honorably discharged, or retiree) to join LEATHERNECKS MC (of course, have to ride a motorcycle).

This chapter goes all the way from the Skyway Bridge to Ft. Myers. Check www.leathernecksmc.org because they have chapters that cover the whole state.

LEATHERNECKS have been around since November 10, 1775! They got the nickname “LEATHERNECKS” because at that time, they were a dept. of the Navy and were the first line of defense on ships. Those brave men wore a piece of very thick, very high leather around their necks to protect them from sword fighting! The Navy sailors didn’t wear that.

LEATHERNECKS MC is all about helping veterans and their families. They direct the vets in getting the help they need (Medical through the VA) or other benefits.

They go to other organizations (AMVETS, VFW, AMERICAN LEGION, PATRIOT RIDERS, MOOSE RIDERS, etc.) to help them out and vice/versa. One of their biggest events is TOYS FOR TOTS TOY RUN every year (nationally).

This year, it’s going to be at the CHARLOTTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Sunday, Nov. 9. Starts in Punta Gorda (Victory Park) and ends Charlotte County Fairgrounds. VENDORS, FOOD, BANDS, and much more (last year over 1,500 bikers).

There will be a police escort also!

Keep your eyes open for details in FULL THROTTLE, Charlotte County events and on our website and leathernecksmc.org for more info!

LEATHERNECKS MC Port Charlotte Chapter opened its doors in May. They have a really nice clubhouse! They have an open POKER party going on every Thursday Night 7pm and OPEN HOUSE every Saturday 7pm.

LEATHERNECKS MC is very family-oriented too! Spouses

are welcome along with kids. AND anybody can join them on rides as a guest.

LEATHERNECKS MC is a very social (and SPECIAL) club.

Come by and check them out! Top Hat is 69 (served in Vietnam 1966-67) and has lots of memories. I enjoyed interviewing him! CONTACT TOP HAT (843-538-7519) or FINGERS (239-599-2469) to be part of this amazing organization! One of their motto’s: IT’S NOT ABOUT WHAT YOU RIDE; WE ARE HERE BECAUSE WE RIDE. VETERANS HELPING VETERANS **** SAFETY WARNING: You can’t be too careful! Date: 8/12/2014 10:35am - I was on my way home riding my bike. Out of nowhere, the truck (which was stopped) turned right out of parking lot and HIT my bike. The next thing I knew, I was sitting on the ground and didn’t realize what had happened! In ER, I found out I was relativity “ok” (my helmet saved me) although I had nasty road rash on my face and arm and swelling and broken ribs. AND NEITHER ONE OF US WAS GOING THAT FAST! JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU, YOU CAN’T BE TOO CAREFUL (IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S THE “OTHER GUY” who doesn’t “see” you!)*** In other news around my area, I visited these amazing PEOPLE and shops: BIKER BABE’S BLING, Lorie Boeshore (239-691-6961) DESTINATION POWER SPORTS, Sandi Young (941-639-9155) DOUGLAS JEEP, CHRYSLER, DODGE, Todd Mangrum (941484-8300) PALM AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, Cherie George, Mkt. Dir. (941639-1155 x 2112) Til next issue, Nancy p., Full Throttle rep.

Ride Safe and RIDE WHENEVER YOU CAN! Manatee / Sarasota / N. Charlotte Counties

Granite Countertops and Stone Flooring

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CHARLOTTE AREA: I took lots of pix: ENGLEWOOD AREA: Come and check out Pepper’s new building! 941623-7213 RIDES AND EVENTS: SEPT ?? = “ROLLING BIKE NIGHT” Call for info & dates (941-999-0481) SEPT 1 = PIONEER DAYS PARADE & FESTIVAL 9am downtown ENGLEWOOD. SEPT 4 = LEATHERNECKS MC 7pm-? POKER NIGHT, 10990 Innovation Ave., Unit 128 North Port, INFO: TOP HAT (843-538-7519) or FINGERS (239-599-2469) SEPT 6 = SPIDER’S ROAD KILL (941-883-8000) 11:30-1pm

FREE burgers & hotdogs for BLACK WIDOW HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S customers (weather permitting) SEPT 6 = LEATHERNECKS MC 7pm-? OPEN HOUSE, 10990 Innovation Ave., Unit 128 North Port, INFO: TOP HAT (843-538-7519) or FINGERS (239-599-2469) SEPT 6 = LEATHER OR NOT – 10-2pm SPECIAL SALES (941-875-9380) SEPT 7 = BIKER BASH TILLY’S TAP (941-505-0798) 1-5pm (FIRST SUNDAY MONTHLY) SEPT 11 = LEATHERNECKS MC 7pm-? POKER NIGHT, 10990 Innovation Ave., Unit 128 North Port, INFO: TOP HAT (843-538-7519) or FINGERS (239-599-2469) SEPT 11 = REMEMBRANCE RIDE 4:30 pm Bearded Clam 7150 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941-355-1400) SEPT 11 = APPLEBEE’S BIKE NIGHT 6pm - ?

3255 University Pkwy. Sarasota (941-355-1400) SEPT 13 = SPIDER’S ROAD KILL (941-8838000) 11:30-1pm FREE burgers & hotdogs for BLACK WIDOW HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S customers (weather permitting) SEPT 13 = HEATSTROKE HOT ROD HOEDOWN “11” by P-MAN’S CLASSIC CYCLE PAINT 721 – 7TH Ave., W., Bradenton NOON-? (941-7441157) SEPT 13 = LEATHERNECKS MC 7pm-? OPEN HOUSE, 10990 Innovation Ave., Unit 128 North Port, INFO: TOP HAT (843-538-7519) or FINGERS (239-599-2469) SEPT 13 = LEATHER OR NOT – 10-2pm SPECIAL SALES (941-875-9380) SEPT 13 = LADY RIDER’S DAY @ THE OPEN ROAD, ARCADIA (863-494-0140) SEPT 13 = OPEN CRUISE IN 10:30-2pm VMCCA of SW FL Info 941-575-0202 or 941-626-4452 Lee and Don Royston @ BLACK-WIDOW HARLEY-DAVIDSON SEPT 13 = BLOOD DRIVE 11am-3pm @ BLACK WIDOW HARLEY-DAVIDSON; DONORS receive free movie ticket and 10% off Harley-Davidson Licensed Products.

SEPT 18 = LEATHERNECKS MC 7pm-?

POKER NIGHT, 10990 Innovation Ave., Unit 128 North Port, INFO: TOP HAT (843-5387519) or FINGERS (239-599-2469) SEPT 18 = TRAVIS TAYLOR’S BUSTED

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KNUCKLE OF ENGLEWOOD BIKE NIGHT at ENGLEWOOD EVENT CENTER 7pm - ? (941-460-8466 or 941-270-3324) SEPT 19 = FMBA FALL RALLY (3 DAY EVENT 19 – 21) 941-629-1140 Janie Boldt, Dist. 24 Rep or Patty Blackledge, Treasurer (740404-5568) SEPT 20 = SPIDER’S ROAD KILL (941-883-8000) 11:30-1pm FREE burgers & hotdogs for BLACK WIDOW HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S customers (weather permitting) SEPT 20 = LEATHERNECKS MC 7pm-? OPEN HOUSE, 10990 Innovation Ave., Unit 128 North Port, INFO: TOP HAT (843-5387519) or FINGERS (239-5992469) SEPT 20 = OPEN ROAD VINTAGE BIKE DAY! 10-5pm (863494-0140) Arcadia, FL SEPT 20 = LEATHER OR NOT – 10-2pm SPECIAL SALES (941875-9380) SEPT 21 = 4th ANNUAL HAP PONELEIT MEMORIAL POKER RUN benefiting KIDS GET ARTHRITIS TOO! Sign up at Hap’s Cycle Sales 9:30 – 11:30. First bike out @ 10 am; Ending at Hooters. Last bike in @ 2pm. For more info, contact Bob (941-809-7433) SEPT 24 = MOOSERIDERS MEETING, PORT CHARLOTTE #2121 (740-4045568) every 4th Wednesday SEPT 25 = LEATHERNECKS MC 7pm-? POKER NIGHT, 10990 Innovation Ave., Unit 128 North Port, INFO: TOP HAT (843538-7519) or FINGERS (239-599-2469) SEPT 27 = SPIDER’S ROAD KILL (941-883-8000) 11:30-1pm FREE burgers & hotdogs for BLACK WIDOW HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S customers (weather permitting) SEPT 27= LEATHERNECKS MC 7pm-? OPEN HOUSE, 10990 Innovation Ave., Unit 128 North Port, INFO: TOP HAT (843-538-7519) or FINGERS (239-599-2469) SEPT 27 = RIDE FOR THE LOST & HOUND POKER RUN 9-11am Register @ Denny’s Hooters US 41. Ends at BLACK WIDOW HARLEY-DAVIDSON - Benefits Peace River K-9 Search & Rescue info: Jeanne.LaFrantz@gmail.com NOV 8 = SOUTHWEST FLORIDA VIETNAM MEMORIAL WALL SALUTE TO VETERANS 12-6pm@ PORT CHARLOTTE MOOSE #2121 (941-276-8633) or (941- 629-1140) NOV. 9 = LEATHERNECKS MC TOYS FOR TOTS TOY RUN (details soon to follow) info contact: TOP HAT (843-538-7519) or FINGERS (239599-2469) Til Next Issue, Nancy P., Full Throttle rep RIDE SAFE AND RIDE WHENEVER YOU CAN! Manatee/ Sarasota/ Charlotte Counties

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One Man "Wolf Pack"

Jimmy Bushert

Last year after taking hold of this 2010 Street Glide I decided that I wanted something a little different than all of the other bikes running around the street. I contacted Joey Beam at Vindictive Wayz to see what his schedule was on doing a build. We discussed our ideas and he created “Wolf pack”.

Deconstruction began on the 2010 Harley Davidson Street Glide after a plan had been devised with Vindictive Wayz cutting and stretching the neck for the fitment of a 26” front wheel. We chose one made by SMT Machining out of Glendale, Arizona, called the Barbaric Tendencies. We also installed a single 13” rotor along with a six piston Performance Machine caliper for superior looks and braking.

Next we went with a pair of contrast cut Ness legs accompanied by the Yafterburner fork boots in contrast cut powder coating.

Bodywork consisted of a stretched tank, custom side panels, four inch stretched bags and accented Sinister Industries fenders on both ends, and a complete reworking of the fairing from the inside out. We added a raked Sinister fairing and a lower fairing to hide all the ugly switches. During the build the stock FLHX bars were replaced with Yaffe 14” Monkey Bars.

We stayed with the stock Harley Davidson radio but enhanced the sound with bigger front speakers and adding 6x9 speakers in the lids for additional sound, with the amps inside the fairing and the covers. The result was clear and loud

sound.

All of the accessorizing came by way of Precision Billet who supplied up with their Dark Side floorboards, air cleaner, points cover, and bag latches. Not much left to do other than changing out the exhaust with complimentary tips with accent the pipes.

Now the workmanship on the build is outstanding but the paintwork which was done by Brian Morgan of Easley, South Carolina (Facebook page- BKP Art) is what set s the bike apart from the others. Not wanting what others had I went with a theme of wolves.

The bike was painted in metallic black cherry which in the sun light is an awesome sight. The airbrush work is incomparable from the front fender to the rear one and everything in between. The more you look at the artwork the more you see. I have never counted the wolves but suffice it to say “ it’s a pack”

To me the most important thing about this build is this bike is a rider! No trailer queen but a daily rider. I have logged more than 3,000 miles on this bike since the completion and delivery to me at Biketoberfest. In closing if you want a quality build by a group of great guys, contact Joey Beam and his crew at Vindictive Wayz. (828) 286-9211

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To say our trip to Sturgis this year was "AMAZING" is an understatement. It was so much more than that. Fran Haasch stepped up and gave a trip away to Sturgis to two lucky people this year. The winners of that trip were Janice and Ramon Rodriguez. They won two airline tickets, their bike shipped to Sturgis through FreightCenter and hotel accommodations. The group that went out there also consisted of a few employees from the Law Offices of Fran Haasch: Bryan York, Lori Muldoon and Kyle Lamberth. Besides the Law Fran team, we were joined by the Owners of High Octane Saloon, Doug and Cassandra Doty and The owners of Bikers Post Kris Olivera and Steve Olivera and of course my wife Tonya Cianci and myself, it was an amazing group of people.

We started out on our group ride Wednesday where we went to Deadwood, rode through Sturgis and stopped for a while at Buffalo Chip where we saw some filming of the new TV series, Biker Battleground Arizona. Then we finished the day stopping by the Quaker Steak and Lube in Rapid City that was supposed to have a bike night.... On Thursday, the Fran Haasch group was finally in town so we went to Mount Rushmore, needles highway then through Custer State Park where we saw buffalo, antelope and stopped to feed some wild donkeys that were on the side of the road. These were some amazing roads that are filled with holes cut right through the mountains and rock to create a path for the bikes and vehicles to go through. Switchbacks and some of the most beautiful scenery you have ever gazed upon. We stopped and at Lunch in the Town of Custer and then traveled to the Crazy Horse monument and ended the evening at FULL THROTTLE SALOON watching Jackyl rock the stage!

Friday was filled with a lot of riding and some rain that made us pause for a little while. We started our through Spearfish canyon where we stopped and saw a great waterfall at the bottom of the canyon. Our fearless leader on the trip, Kris Olivera, said if we are here, then let's ride, and we made the journey out to Devil's Tower in Wyoming some 60 miles or so away from where we were. Some of the stories on how Devil's Tower was created are quite amusing to say the least. It is most well known for its appearance in Close encounters of the third kind. I believe we put on over 300 miles on our bikes that day alone.

Saturday was the Badlands day! We traveled out to the badlands and I think we stopped at every outlook and place you could stop to see the sights. I do not know how to explain the Badlands except that you feel like you are in another world out there. One way you look it is plains and rolling hills, the other way is rock formations and deep crevices. It really is something you need to see at least once in your lifetime. We did what most people probably do after the Badlands then we stopped at Wall Drugs. That place is HUGE and the food was great! I got my picture on a 10 foot tall Jackalope. We then went back to Sturgis where we got caught in a huge storm that was one of the worst they had all year.

By Sunday we were all pretty much whipped out so we took Nemo Road back to Sturgis to do some shopping and get some stuff to bring home. We ate lunch and had to get the bikes back to the FreightCenter truck that was loading up all the bikes to head home. The FreightCenter guys did an amazing job on our bikes. They were out and waiting for us when we got there to the Hotel and they were ready and waiting for us when we dropped them off. I would suggest FreightCenter to anyone who is looking to ship their bikes to any location!

I don't want to sound like a broken record, but I have to thank Fran Haasch and Rhett Jones again for this amazing trip, the opportunity to work together with you and the fact that I can call you dear friends. Relationships like the ones we have and with the community you support do not just happen. They take a lot of work, a lot of pride and respect. Fran is always there when someone is in need in the motorcycle community. I know talking to them they are planning on doing this event again next year where they give someone a trip to Sturgis and Rhett told me he also has a few other trips and ideas up his sleeve for the future! Please like the Fran Haasch, Full Throttle and Biker Post facebook pages to see numerous more pictures and video's from one of the most amazing motorcycle trips ever!

Tony Cianci

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