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MAGAZINE ®
VOLUME 6 ISSUE 1
JUNE 2012
Georgia
ABATE of Georgia
“The Last Ride”
A Memorial Tribute to all Georgia Bikers who have lost their Lives Riding
A moving memorial service by the CMA,
A moment to remember those whose names will be read.
Bell ringing for those Fallen Riders.
All Bikes,
All Bikers
Welcome!
Join Us in Paying Tribute to Fallen Georgia Riders
Contact your local ABATE Chapter to register the name of the
rider(s) you want remembered and to Purchase your arm bands.
Go to www.ABATEGA.org
(Locate your district) for a list of contacts.
Ride will leave from each ABATE district so
as to arrive at 12:00 at the Capital.
Come pay your respect to all our
Brothers and Sisters who’ve Perished While Riding
Website: abatega.org
Show your respect
When: Saturday, June 30, 2012
Purchase an
Where: Atlanta State Capitol, Washington St.
Arm Band $10.00
Time: 12:00 PM
Contact: ABATE Activities Director, Michael Collins at 770-938-3285
STEVE MURRIN
THE ORIGINAL BIKER LAWYER
“Because
on Monday morning,
you need a real Trial Lawyer who rides”
SPECIALIZING IN MOTORCYLCLE INJURY CASES LONGER THAN ANY FIRM IN THE SOUTH
NO BIKER LAWYER HAS HANDLED MORE BIKER INJURY CASES, TRIED MORE BIKER
INJURY TRIALS OR RECOVERED MORE MONEY ON BEHALF OF HIS BIKER CLIENTS!
visit Steve at AmericanBikerLawyer.com
Call Steve in the office at (404) 688-6600. Free consultation
Toll Free Nationwide (888) 944-BIKE (2453)
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(Jerry Mc)
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478-714-2573
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Jerry Mc
It’s a Wonderful Day,
When I wake up and can still get out of Bed.
It’s hard to believe it’s been 5 years since I began on
this Journey, Owning and working this Magazine. I have
met and made a lifetime of Friends as I have covered
this State each month selling ads, delivering magazines,
covering Events and Rally’s. Every day is a different
adventure and I never know who, what or where this
journey will take me. I believe that is the main reason
I travel 6000 miles plus each month inside the State
and when You travel as much as I do You will meet a
lot of People and some very interesting, but I find that
the majority of People I meet are Good People with
Good Hearts as they are the ones who show up when
someone is in need of help in any way. The People who
look for a Ride or Run to participate in and be a part of
each weekend and while on these Rides and Runs we
are losing our Brothers and Sisters and most cases are
because of a Distracted Driver (cell phone talking and
texting and checking e-mail) and then we do another Ride
for the ones killed on the last Ride. Why are we not riding
to the Courthouse when the Rider or their Family goes
to court to see the driver of the cage who carelessly ran
over the Rider get a ticket for failing to yield or illegal turn
or just running over the Rider and the Rider was killed
or hospitalized for injuries sustained because someone
wasn’t paying Attention. The Fine should fit the Crime and
until we Stand Together and fight this injustice against
Motorcycle Riders we will be the victims and I realize
most who read this thinks someone else is going to
fight this Fight because they don’t have time to protect
their Rights. For some reason the District Attorneys and
Courts in Georgia are not aware of the Motorcycle Riders
being killed for no other reason than carelessness by
Automobile/Truck Drivers. These People need to lose
driving privileges to drive for life in some cases and shorter
time for other cases, instead their fined and drive home
while texting their friends the turnout in court. You need to
get involved and contact/visit your District Attorney’s office
and let them know you’re tired of these People being fined
and ask why the sentence is so lenient.
GET INVOLVED and Protect Your Rights, many have
died to give you those Rights..
Ride Safe – Ride Often – Ride Free
Jerry Mc
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Remember
Through Prayer
“TRUE FRIENDS”
Proverbs 18:24 states, “A man that hath friends
must show himself friendly: and there is a friend
that stickiest closer than a brother”. Pictured in
this magazine is a true friend “Keith Taylor” we
have been friends since November of 1970. We
both have loved motorcycles since that time. He
is currently in Afghanistan and left his two HarleyDavidsons with me for a year to keep and ride.
How many true friends do you have? I am not
talking about “fair weather” friends but true friends.
Jesus Christ wants to be your best friend he is
one who will never forsake you. The bible says to
have friends you must be one!
Prayer for the month:
Dear Lord, thank you for always being ther for us.
Help us to be genuine and have true friends on
this earth. Bless our military their families and all
who defend our freedoms. Thank you that we can
always depend on you.
Fred McCoy
The Preacherman
Houston lake Baptist Church
2300 Hwy 127 East
Perry, Georgia 31069
Founders Group
CAREY SMITH
RICK PALMER
TERRI HENNING
DUANE JOHNSON
BILL (COD) FREY
CHICO & CHARLOTTE HOUSTON
SHEILA & MARTIN ROBINSON
TRACY (FACE) PETERSEN
THANKS EVERYBODY
JERRY MC
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S & E Cycles
800 East Highway 26
Elko, GA 31025
Stephen & Evon Wiley
478-988-8297
Mon–Sat 8:30am – 6:00pm
Amsoil / Revtech Oil
50w / 60w / 70w – Oil
Service & Repair
on American & Metric Bikes
Elko Mud Boggin
Redneck Heaven
1st Saturday each month
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Pennington
Seed
All Harley
Drags
Silver Dollar Raceway
in Reynolds, GA.
A Holiday weekend of Great Live Music
on stage and the smell of race fuel and the
sound of fast bikes on the track. Big John
and the Staff at the AH-D Drags work hard
to put on this event each year and have
been for 21 years. Events like this one that
has drawn crowds from several states in
the past and continues too today and does
nothing but good for the economy in the
state needs to be better supported by the
People here in Georgia, especially the Motorcycle Riders in Georgia. Thanks to Big
John, Pennington Seed and all the Sponsor
who help to make this Event possible. Hope
to see YOU there next year…
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Knight
Hawk Dirt
Drags &
Rally
Kingston, GA.
You just have to go watch this to
Understand
Live Music on Stage and
Motorcycle Drag Racing on dirt
“Don’t Get No Better”
Always a tribute to the Troops and
Veterans who served to Protect
our Freedom and those who are
serving now.
Watch the calendar for the next
Knight Hawk Dirt Drags and Be
There…..
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FIRST TIME
There comes that time in everyone’s
life when you encounter that first time.
It could be that first kiss, your first
motorcycle or perhaps that first time you
tried something different!
That is exactly what happened on the
First annual
“Jeannine Run for Epilepsy”
The Georgia Epilepsy foundation had never
tried a “Biker event” as a means to raise
funds.
Well! Surprise, surprise, to all that
attended and helped with this worthy
event. Never before has the E.F.G. raised so
much with so little effort.
About 125 riders left from Hartman
cycles and took a 90 mile ride through the
beautiful north Georgia Mountains. Their
final draw and some of the door prizes
were given at Bo docks bar. Here over 200
bikers continued to raise funds through
a bake sale and raffles. Then on to the
Custom Riders clubhouse for some live
music and final raffle.
There are way too many volunteers and
helpers for us to list with out leaving some
one out! Thank you to all it would not
have been possible with out your help.
Hartman Cycles and the Custom Riders
Motorcycle Club began this benefit to
honor the memory of “Jeannine Hartman,
an Angle taken too soon but
Never forgotten
All total this first time event raised almost
$6000.00 dollars. This entire amount will
go to help assist those that need it most
Thru the Georgia Epilepsy Foundation.
Next year let’s really nock their sox’s off.
Uddin Uddin
Valdez Hitt
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Paul
Reehling
The
Memorial Poker Run
At The Georgia Peach Festival
What a beautiful Day for a Ride to Remember a Man who is
missed by many in the Motorcycle Family. Paul Reehling, a Friend
and Brother to many, who lost His life one morning as He arrived
at work and as He was exiting His pickup truck, he dropped His
pistol and it discharged into His chest. A devastating accident that
took the Life of a Father, Husband and Friend to All. This Ride
was started and formed as a Memorial Ride and is an Annual
Event that all Riders are encouraged to attend to show their support for the Family of a Fellow Rider.
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Introducing
David “Bubba”
&
Megan Sabet
Bubba and Megan come together before Friends and Family
to be United as one and what a Great Day for a Wedding. The
weather was great and the background of High Falls State Park
for this setting was perfect. A Great Couple that I have grown
fond of the last few years as I get to see and visit with them
periodically at Events and Rally’s. Best Wishes to you both for
the Rest of Your Lives and may God Bless Your Family.
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Pro Plating & Polishing
620 Valley Brook Rd. Decatur, Ga. 30033
Chrome Plating – Aluminum
Steel – Pot Metal
Aluminum & Stainless Polishing
Garry Micheal
Automobiles Motorcycles
www.proplating.net
404-298-0989
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Haley’s
Rally
Haley is the daughter of Barry and Kay Barclay and she has
fought the fight for life more than anyone I know and is need
of a Heart and Liver transplant. She has a video on youtube
listed as Haleys Rally that you can view and learn more and
share with your Friends. This Event was held at The Grove
and as we know The Grove knows how to have a great time,
and from what I heard, there was a Great amount of money
raised to Help this child and Her Family with some of the
medical expenses. Motorcycle Riders are always there to Help
those in need…
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JUNE
June 14th 2012
ABATE of Georgia
Executive Board Meeting
www.abatega.org
June 14th 2012
Harley-Davidson of Atlanta
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION bike nights, band,
food by Crazy Good Gourmet, 6:00-9:00, info
770-944-1340 or hdatlanta.com or email jan@
hdatlanta.com.
June 16th 2012
Rednecks on Tour
High Card Run for Walt Wiley
Wal-Mart in Perry KSU 10:30
Ride ends at S&E Cycles
Info 478-319-1797
June 16th 2012
CANCER SUCKS,
Help Us Kick Its Butt Fundraiser
for Stanley Dowda.
Harley-Davidson of Atlanta. Music, raffles, door
prizes, 50/50 and great food. An after party
benefit ride is also planned. For info Kristye
Holloway 678-255-7463 or Michelle Boyd 404867-5450.
June 16th 2012
Demo Days at Harley-Davidson of Atlanta.
Ride the new model you’ve had your eye on lately.
For info call 770-944-1340 or hdatlanta.com or
[email protected].
June 21st 2012
Harley-Davidson of Atlanta’s Ladies Garage
and Mens Boot Camp.
If you’ve never been to a garage party/boot
camp, now is the time!! Vendors, bike seats and
wind splitters available to demo on your bike,
how to demonstrations, giveaways, beer and
food and much more. 5:30 to 7:30. Open to any
current riders or potential riders, but space is
limited. For info 770-944-1340 or see hdatlanta.
com or email [email protected]
June 23rd
Poker Run for Brooke
Starts @ Toms Place
461 Old Mill Place, Cartersville, GA
KSU 12 Noon
June 23rd 2012
MEGA Swap Meet
With Panhead City
Harley-Davidson of Cartersville
HDCartersville.com/events
678-721-0203
JULY
July 21st 2012
Community Dedication Day
Blood Drive, Fire Safety & more
Harley-Davidson of Cartersville
HDCartersville.com/events
678-721-0203
Aug. 6th – 12th 2012
72nd Annual
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Sturgis, SD
AUGUST
Aug. 9th 2012
ABATE of Georgia
Executive Board Meeting
www.abatega.org
Aug. 18th 2012
1st Annual Concert for Earl
Little River Band, ARS &
Confederate Railroad
Harley-Davidson of Cartersville
HDCartersville.com/events
678-721-0203
OCTOBER
Oct. 5th – 7th 2012
Milledgeville Thunder Rally
Milledgeville, GA
Oct. 6th 2012
HDC-MMA Fight Night 3
LIVE Caged Fights
Harley-Davidson of Cartersville
HDCartersville.com/events
678-721-0203
Oct. 10th – 14th 2012
10th Annual
Thunder Beach
Autumn Motorcycle Rally
Panama City Beach, FL
Oct. 11th 2012
ABATE of Georgia
Executive Board Meeting
www.abatega.org
Oct. 24th – 28th 2012
Angel City Fall Rally
Unadilla, GA
Exit 122/I-75 go West follow signs
Book Your RV Sites early, this will sell out early
www.angelcityrally.com
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1st – 4th 2012
ANGEL RIDE
Fairhope, AL
www.angelride.com
SEPTEMBER
Nov. 3rd 2012
ABATE of Georgia
Board of Director’s Meeting
www.abatega.org
Aug. 31st – Sept. 2nd 2012
Muddy Roots Music Festival
Cookeville TN.
[email protected]
Nov. 8th 2012
ABATE of Georgia
Executive Board Meeting
www.abatega.org
Sept. 13th 2012
ABATE of Georgia
Executive Board Meeting
www.abatega.org
Dec. 2nd 2012
32nd Annual
North Georgia Toy Run
Sponsored by Hartman T/F Cycles
Info 770-479-8254
Dec. 14th 2012
ABATE of Georgia
Executive Board Meeting
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ABATE of Georgia
PO Box 116
Austell, GA 30168
770-881-7438
Abercrombie Bonding Company
701 10th Street
Columbus, Ga. 31901
706-325-7889
www.abercrombiebonding.com
America’s Best Inns & Suites
35 Carson Loop
Cartersville, Ga. 30121
770-387-9577
Exit 296 I-75
Angel City
Unadilla Ga.
800-433-7191
www.angelcityrally.com
AP’s Hidden Hideaway
4274 Broadway
Macon, GA. 31206
478-781-5656
Bad Boy’s House of Cycles
555 Hwy 19 South
Zebulon, Ga.30295
www.badboyshoc.com
770-567-7433
Bainbridge Bike Fest
P.O. Box 7752
Bainbridge, Ga. 39818
229-248-0505
www.bainbridge-bikefest.com
Bark Avenue Salon
4719 Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy.
Villa Rica, GA. 30180
770-214-8404
Bark Avenue West Side
12844 Buchannan Hwy.
Temple, GA. 30179
770-298-0001
B S Kustoms
Paint and Body
138 Oak St.
Hampton, Ga.
770-842-7696
Cinema Tavern
200 West Montgomery St.
Villa Rica, GA 30180
770-459-4771
Russ Phillips
Forever Skin Deep
Tattoo & Piercing
125 Commons Way Suite 205
Villa Rica, GA. 30180
770-459-4465
Clayton County
Harley Davidson
1384 Southlake Parkway
Morrow, Ga. 30260
770-960-6000
www.h-dclaytonco.com
Georgia Golf Cart
Event Leasing Specialist
2421 Hwy. 300 South
Warwick, Ga.
Mailing address 384 South Cedar
Creek Rd., Cordele, Ga. 31015
229-535-4424 229-273-7332
Randy Brown
CDI Custom Cycles
2404C Moddy Rd.
Warner Robins, GA 31088
478-225-2200
Dawghouse Bar & Grill
634 Shurling Dr.
Macon, GA. 31211
478-750-9050
[email protected]
Days Inn Helen
8288 S. Main St.
Helen, GA 30545
706-878-4079
www.daysinn.com
Rhonda Coleman, Mgr
Deptula’s
Casual Dining
and Catering
336 Frobel Street
Monticello, GA 31064
Joseph & Gail Deptula
706-468-2707
Dixie Bike Fest
Redneck Heaven
Elko, Ga.
Exit 127 on I-75 east on
hwy. 26 5 miles on right
Contact Steve Wiley 478-987-1561
or 478-988-8297
Howard Brown 478-452-0494
or 478-451-9870
Falcons Tattooing
825 Veterans Pkwy
Columbus, Ga. 31901
706-653-2007
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Great South Harley-Davidson
185 East Hwy. 16
Newnan, Ga. 30263
678-2288213
Gene Evans – Owner
Harley-Davidson Cartersville
2281 Hwy 411 NE
Cartersville, GA. 30121
678-721-0203
www.hdcartersville.com
Harmon’s
Awards & Screen Printing
417 East Hill Ave.
Valdosta, Ga. 31061
229-247-2623
Hartman T/F Cycles
7677 Cumming Hwy
Canton, Ga. 30114
770-479-8254
Kraut Hartman/Owner
K C Leathers
3834 Hamilton Rd.
Columbus, Ga. 31904
706-321-2000
Ken & Carol
Knight Hawk Rally & Dirt Drags
Adairsville, Ga.
Ricky Black 678-873-1692
www.knighthawkrally.com
Lancaster Tire
1366 Gray Hwy
Macon, Ga. 31211
478-741-4447
Adam Lancaster/Owner
Leather Art Works
1150 Forehand Rd.
Vienna, GA 31092
229-268-9453
Tim Sewell
McCain – Cigelske LAW
324 East Main St.
Cartersville, Ga. 30120
770-382-4440
Miller Powder Coating
4251-B Wayside Court
Lilburn, GA 30047
770-931-1505
www.millerpowdercoating.com
Mountain Creek
Harley-Davidson/Buell
1001 Market St.
Dalton, Ga. 30720
706-370-7433
www.mountaincreekharley.com
Motorheads Bar-N-Grill
650 Macon St.
McDonough, Ga. 30253
770-898-0008
[email protected]
Traci McDonald/Owner
Murrin & Wallace, LLC
1875 Old Alabama Road
Suite 230
Roswell, Ga 30076
(404) 688-6600
(404) 221-0914 (fax)
Old Dude
Vintage Parts
4251 Wayside Court
Lilburn, Ga. 30047
770-921-3825
877-653-3833
Panhead City
355 Willow Road
Rome, Ga. 30161
706-234-5073
www.panheadcity.com
Pro Plating & Polishing
620 Valley Brook Rd.
Decatur, Ga. 30033
404-298-0989
Garry Micheal
www.proplating.net
Ramada Limited
11 Edelweiss St.
Helen, GA 30545
706-878-1451
www.ramada.com
Rhonda Coleman, Mgr
Richard M. Lester
(800) 531-2424
1-800-on-a-bike
www.onabike.com
Rita’s Jewelry, Pawn & Gifts
420 W Soloman St.
Griffin, Ga. 30223
770-227-7715
www.RitasPawn.com
Ruby’s Restaurant & Bakery
759 W Bankhead Hwy
Villa Rica, GA. 30180
770-459-5501
S & E Cycle
800 East Hwy.26
Elko, Ga. 31025
478-988-8297
No Job To Small
Spalding
Shoe Repair and Saddlery
Patches Sewn
122 South 8th St.
Griffin, Ga. 30223
770-228-7974
Southeastern Electrical
Contractors
10120 Hwy. 87
Juliette, Ga. 31046
478-994-6247
No Job Too Small
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Sun Ray Cleaners
2410 Hamilton Rd.
Columbus, GA.
706-322-3375
The Grove Bar & Grill
4681 Bill Gardner Pkwy
Locust Grove, Ga. 30248
678-432-1945
Where the Split-Tails Rule
Thunder Creek
Harley-Davidson/Buell
7720 Lee Hwy.
Chattanooga, Tn. 37421
www.thundercreekharley.com
Tifton Harley-Davidson/Buell
49 Casseta Rd.
Tifton, Ga. 31794
229-387-8855
www.tiftonharley.com
Trading Post Café
750 W. Bankhead Hwy.
Villa Rica, GA. 30180
770-456-4221
2 –WHEEL SHOP
7651 Houston Rd.
Byron, GA 31008
478-785-9090
Cheryl Frederick/Owner
2wheelbodyshop.com
Untamed Cycles
22 Teaver Rd. Lot 27
LaGrange, GA. 30240
706-845-7101
Xtreme Rider
Warm Springs, Ga.
Open Sat. & Sun Only
706-655-2463
Leather and Accessories
WOW Motorcycles
508 Cobb Parkway N
Marietta, GA 30062
770-424-8804
News Bytes
THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is
brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored
by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been
involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE
or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
CONGRESS TO CONSIDER MOTORCYCLE-ONLY
CHECKPOINTS
In Congressional action on the federal highway bill, a conference
committee has been named to consolidate the House-passed bill
H.R.4348 and Senate bill S.1813. Language to prohibit federal
funding of Motorcycle-Only Roadside Checkpoints is contained in
H.R.7, and riders are encouraged to contact their congressional
members to urge the conference committee to adopt that wording
into the final measure.
LEGAL BATTLE CONTINUES AGAINST MOTORCYCLE
ROADBLOCKS
Although the first round in the battle that the law firm of Proner
& Proner is waging on behalf of motorcyclists to prevent the
New York State Police and other agencies from conducting
motorcycle-only checkpoints was won by the police, A.I.M. (Aid
to Injured Motorcyclists) Attorney Mitchell Proner believes the
judge’s ruling overlooked the evidence that motorcyclists were
targeted for reasons other than safety.
The challenged checkpoints were set up in proximity to well
known motorcycle events. Motorcyclists traveling to those
events were forced off the roadway by the police, regardless
of any individualized suspicion, and compelled to undergo
inspections. Although the inspections were termed “safety”
inspections, the majority of tickets issued at the checkpoints
were for violations unrelated to safety and the prevention of
motorcycle accidents.
The attorneys of Proner and Proner are appealing the District
Court decision to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. On March
21, 2012, Mitch Proner filed a lengthy brief arguing that the
checkpoints clearly constitute an unreasonable search and
seizure under the Fourth Amendment. Oral argument will
probably take place this fall with a decision soon thereafter.
Proner has vowed to take the fight all the way to the Supreme
Court if necessary. As a rider himself and a trial lawyer, Proner
is intent on defending the rights of all riders who are being
unfairly targeted. “Our right to be free from unreasonable
seizures was a gift from our founding fathers which must be
defended regardless of personal cost.”
SENATOR KLOBUCHAR HONORED FOR PROTECTING
RIDERS’ RIGHTS
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has been awarded
the Motorcycle Industry Council Chairman’s Award for her
invaluable efforts in stopping the ban on youth ATVs and dirt
bikes, and for saving the Recreational Trails Program.
For more than two years, the powersports industry was banned
from selling youth sized ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles,
inadvertently swept up in comprehensive legislation known
as the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act -- a law
intended to protect children from harmful lead content in toys.
“When our industry needed a champion, Senator Klobuchar
rose to the occasion, worked with her colleagues, and led the
effort to ensure that youth ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles
were excluded from the law,” said MIC chairman Larry Little.
Minnesota manufacturer Polaris hosted the award presentation
and the company’s president and CEO Bennett J. Morgan also
recognized Klobuchar for her work on a critical amendment
to the transportation reauthorization legislation known as the
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
Klobuchar, a first-term democrat elected in 2006, also
introduced an amendment that sought to restore the
Recreational Trails Program, which benefits outdoor recreation
including snowmobiling, ATV riding, off-road motorcycling and
other off OHV use.
PENNSYLVANIA PROPOSAL WOULD MANDATE SAFETY
COURSES FOR YOUNG RIDERS
A bill aimed at increasing the safety of young motorcycle riders
has passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
181-1 and is on its way to the Senate.
The legislation sponsored by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover
Township) would require anyone seeking a Class M
(motorcycle) junior driver’s license to complete a free stateapproved 15-hour safety course. The course “gives younger
riders good fundamentals,” Grove said.
Anyone under 18 would have to take the course, which
highlights areas such as drinking and driving, defensive
driving, and proper motorcycle techniques.
“Experience counts when it comes to motorcycle safety,” Grove
said. “Operating a motorcycle is very different than driving a
car, and my goal is to increase the safety and awareness of
Pennsylvania’s young motorcyclists.”
Also under Grove’s bill, riders on a class M learner’s permit
and under the age of 18 must complete 65 hours of practical
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driving and have held the learner’s permit for six months before
they can take the junior license exam.
Currently, riders have to pass a test in order to get a riders’
permit, which is valid for one year, and then pass a driving test
to get a motorcycle license.
A course, called the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program,
is optional but is not required. If a rider takes and passes the
course, they automatically receive a class M license.
DIXIE ABATE PROMOTES SAFETY & AWARENESS
Alabama riders gathered on April 28 for a police-escorted
high-profile ride to the state capitol at high noon to promote
May as Motorcycle Awareness Month; “This ride should give
us publicity to advertise to the driving public that they need to
work harder to be aware of us as we share the road with them
this season,” read an official statement from Dixie ABATE,
one of the newest members of the National Coalition of
Motorcyclists (NCOM).
“I want to emphasize to drivers of cars and trucks that GOOD
DRIVERS JUST DRIVE,” Vickie Rumble of Dixie ABATE
told WSFA-12 News. “Our goal is to completely eliminate
motorcycle crashes, whatever their cause.”
After the rally, Harley-Davidson of Montgomery graciously
offered riders a complimentary lunch, and the Barber
Motorsports Museum in Birmingham offered them discounted
admissions.
Dixie ABATE petitioned the NCOM Board of Directors for
membership and was approved unanimously during the recent
NCOM Convention in Indianapolis over Mothers Day weekend.
NCOM proudly welcomes Dixie ABATE as our newest NCOM
Member Group, joining in unity with more than 2,000 other
rider groups, clubs and organizations; including Motorcycle
Rights Organizations (MROs) from nearly 40 States, and 57
Confederations of Clubs from 36 States and three Canadian
Provinces.
WEIRD NEWS: MAN SUES BMW FOR
GIVING HIM A HARD TIME
While an extended state of arousal after a motorcycle ride
might sound like typical rhetoric of the two wheel crowd, one
man is now suing BMW Motorrad USA and the maker of
an aftermarket seat after a motorcycle ride left him with an
erection that wouldn’t go away.
The California man is claiming that a BMW motorcycle and
a dealer installed custom seat are responsible for causing
priapism -- which thanks to TV advertisements for erectile
dysfunction we now know is an erection lasting four hours or
longer.
According to an excerpt from the complaint; “Plaintiff was riding
his 1993 BMW motorcycle equipped with a Corbin-Pacific seat.
The ride lasted approximately two hours each way to plaintiff’s
destination, after which plaintiff developed a severe case of
priapism. Plaintiff alleges that this condition was caused by
the ridge-like seat on his motorcycle, negligently designed,
manufactured and/or installed by defendants.”
The suit filed in the Superior Court of San Francisco County
seeks damages for lost wages, personal injury, medical
expenses, product liability, and negligent infliction of emotional
distress.
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Education’s purpose is to replace an
empty mind with an open one.”
~ Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990) millionaire publisher, recipient
of NCOM Silver Spoke Award for Commerce in 1988
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Ride to Andersonville
The Annual Ride to Andersonville with the USMV MC began at Yamaha of Byron this year with over 150 Motorcycles
attending the Police Escorted Ride . The Ride ended at the USMV MC Clubhouse in Warner Robins.
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K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon of Tennessee
DADDY’S FAVORITE....CREME BRULEE
FRENCH TOAST
1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter
1 Cup of Brown Sugar
2 Tbs. of Corn Syrup
Loaf of Italian or French Bread (your preference)
8 Eggs
2 Cups of Half & Half
1 tsp. Brandy
1 tsp. Triple Sec
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Melt butter in saucepan. Mix in brown sugar & corn
syrup. Stir until sugar is totally dissolved. In a separate small bowl whisk together the eggs, half & half,
vanilla extract, triple sec, brandy & salt. Pour both
mixtures into a shallow ceramic dish that you can
saturate (4) pieces of 1-1/2 inch cut bread at a time.
Get skillet hot on medium-high, melt in 2 pats of
butter along with a couple dashes of quality olive
oil (this helps with even carmelization). Coat your
bread well on both sides and add to skillet. Flip when
golden brown. Remove and spread generously with
honey butter and warm maple syrup. Squirt on some
whip cream to really dress it up. Now, this is the way
to Daddy’s heart.
“THE OLD MAN’S” FAVORITE
SIMPLY SWEET STRAWBERRY
SHORTCAKE
5 Cups of Sliced Fresh Strawberries
1/2 Cup Sugar or Splenda
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1 Roll of Grand’s Buttermilk Biscuits
Combine strawberries, sugar and orange juice
and just let marinade. Squish up with a potatoe
masher just a bit to create more of a thicker mixture. Cook your biscuits and when you pull them
from oven, sprinkle all over with coarse, large
sugar crystals for a sweet
bread type of flavor.
Butter the inside of your biskits with honey butter
and load them up with strawberries and place
the tops on. Whisk together 2 cups of heavy
whipping cream , 1/4 cup of confectioner’s sugar
and 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract for homemade whip
cream and put giant dollops on top of biscuits.
Make sure you get lots of juice on the insides of
biscuits. Serve hot and fresh. Totally yummy!
FATHER’S PREFERRED FLIPPED-FLOPPED
UPSIDE DOWN BACON PANCAKE
10 Bacon Strips; Coarsely Chopped
1/4 Packed of Brown Sugar
2 Cups of Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix
1-1/2 Cups Water
Maple Syrup & Melted Butter; combined
POP’S E-Z CREAMY HOT BOW-TIE PASTA
Cook bacon the easy way. Place bacon strips on
1 Small Box of Large Bow-Tie Pasta - cooked; rea rack pan in a 475 degree oven for 15 minutes
until super crispy. Remove to paper towels and
serve 1/4 cup of pasta water
sprinkle with brown sugar. Combine pancake
1 Roll of Sausage - Mild or Hot; your choice
mix and water just until moistened. Pour into
1 Small Bag of Frozen Peas
pre-heated cast iron skillet. Bake at 350 degrees
1 Small Vidalia Onion; sliced paper thin
20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Invert onto
2 Tubs of Philadelphia Italian Cheese & Herb Cooking for
a plate warmed in the oven. Melt your butter
Creme’
down and mix it into your maple syrup. The
After you fry off your sausage and onion; drain cast brown sugar bacon goes so good with the sweet
iron skillet, but leave just a coating of oil in skillet.
pancake; good contrast. Any man will totally love
Add remainder of ingredients and then add 1 Tub of this giant pancake.
Philly Cooking Creme, along with 1/4 pasta water, if
everything is coated to your liking, then skip adding HAPPY FATHER’S DAY AND REMEMBER TO
the 2nd tub. It’s all a matter of taste. Serve with hot, PASS ON TO YOUR SONS & DAUGHTERS
French bread sticks. This is some good eatin’ and it’s YOUR PASSION OF BEING A BIKER.
RESPECT THE RIDE.
so easy to prepare.
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Motorheads Spring Rally
Tracy, the Owner of Motorheads holds their Spring Rally again this year and
as always, Tracy has put together a day of fun and Games for all. Motorheads
Bar & Grill is the Biker Friendly Place in McDonough that has always welcomed Bikers and Family and Supports the Motorcycle Community through
many Fundraisers and Events. Bike Nights and Sunday Afternoon Bike Days
are weekly Events at Motorheads. Stop by and visit with Tracy and Her Staff,
as they are open 7 days a week and have daily lunch specials, I know this
because I stop by for lunch whenever I’m in the area. Thanks Tracy and all the
Folks at Motorheads for all Ya’ll do for Motorcycle Riders….
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A big shot attorney had to spend a couple of days in the
hospital. He was a royal pain to the nurses because he
bossed them around just like he did his staff. None of
the hospital staff wanted to have anything to do with
him.
The head nurse was the only one who could stand up to
him. She came into his room and announced, “I have to
take your temperature.”
After complaining for several minutes, he finally settled
down, crossed his arms and opened his mouth.
“No, I’m sorry,” the nurse stated, “but for this reading,
I can’t use an oral thermometer.” This started another
round of complaining but eventually he rolled over and
bared his behind.
After feeling the nurse insert the thermometer, he heard
her announce,”I have to get something. Now you stay
JUST LIKE THAT until I get back!”
She left the door to his room open on her way out. He
cursed under his breath as he heard people walking past
his door, laughing.....
After about 20 minutes, the man’s doctor came into the
room. “What’s going on here?” asked the doctor.
Angrily, the man answered, “What’s the matter, Doc?
Haven’t you ever seen someone having their temperature taken?”
After a pause, the doctor confessed..... “Not with a
Daffodil.”
A little old lady went to the grocery store to buy cat
food. She picked up four cans and took them to the
check-out counter. The girl at the cash register said,
“I’m sorry, but we can not sell you cat food without
proof that you have a cat. A lot of old people buy cat
food to eat, and the management wants proof that you
are buying the cat food for your cat.” The little old lady
went home, picked up her cat and brought it back to
the store. They sold her the cat food. The next day, she
tried to buy two cans of dog food. Again the cashier said
“I’m sorry, but we can’t sell you dog food without proof
that you have a dog. A lot of old people buy dog food
to eat, but the management wants proof that you are
buying the dog food for your dog.” So she went home
and brought in her dog. She then was able to buy the
dog food. The next day she brought in a box with a hole
in the lid. The little old lady asked the cashier to stick
her finger in the hole. The cashier said, “No, you might
have a snake in there.” The little old lady assured her
that there was nothing in the box that would harm her.
So the cashier put her finger into the box and quickly
pulled it out. She said to the little old lady, “That smells
like shit! “The little old lady said, “It is. I want to buy a
12 pack of toilet paper.” “Just trying to reassure the
management.”
A burglar broke into a house one night. He shone his
flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he
picked up a BluRay player to place in his sack, a strange,
disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying “Jesus is
watching you.” He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked
his flashlight out and froze.
When he heard nothing more after a bit, he shook his
head, clicked the light back on and began searching
for more valuables. Just as he pulled the Bose out so
he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard,
“Jesus is watching you.” Freaked out, he shone his light
around frantically, looking for the source of the voice.
Finally, in the corner of the room, his flashlight beam
came to rest on a parrot. “Did you say that?” he hissed
at the parrot. ... “Yep,” the parrot confessed, “I’m just
trying to warn you.” The burglar relaxed. “Warn me,
huh? Who the hell are you?” “Moses,” replied the bird.
“Moses” the burglar laughed. “What kind of stupid people would name a parrot Moses?” “Probably the same
kind of people that would name an ass-eating Rottweiler
Jesus,” the parrot replied.
II went fishing this morning but after a short time I ran
out of worms. Then I saw a cottonmouth with a frog in
his mouth. Frogs are good bass bait.
Knowing the snake couldn’t bite me with the frog in his
mouth I grabbed him right behind the head, took the
frog, and put it in my bait bucket.
Now the dilemma was how to release the snake without getting bit. So, I grabbed my bottle of Jack Daniels
and poured a little whiskey in its mouth. His eyes rolled
back, he went limp.
I released him into the lake without incident and carried
on fishing using the frog.
A little later, I felt a nudge on my foot. It was that same
snake, with two more frogs in his mouth.
A nun and a priest are riding a camel through the desert.
After a few days the camel falls over dead. After looking over the situation the priest figures neither one of
them will survive the rest of the journey. The priest asks
the nun “I have never seen a woman’s breasts, and at
this point it probably wouldn’t matter much, so could I
see yours?” The nun agrees and shows him her breasts.
“May I touch them?” The nun allows him to. The priest
comments sincerely how wonderful they are. The nun
then asks “Father, I have never seen a man’s penis
before, could you show me yours? The priest drops his
drawers. “May I touch it?” After she fondles his penis for a minute he sports a huge erection. The priest
says, “you know if I place my penis in the proper place
it can give life!” “Is that right” the nun replies? “Yes.”
“Then why don’t you stick it up that camel’s ass and let’s
get the hell out of here!”
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Running Bear’s Party
This was my 4th Year to attend The Memorial Day Party at Running Bears House and as always, there was plenty to eat and
Great People to share your favorite libation with. Running Bear invites everyone to His house to celebrate Memorial Day and
Honor Our Service Men and Women. Big Mike playing live under the awning is always a great addition to the Party.
634 Shurling Dr., Macon, GA 31211
[email protected]
Mon-Sat 12pm – 2pm
Sun 12pm – 12am
Thurs and Sun Pool Tournament
Thursday Open Pool Tables
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OUT and ABOUT
with Jerry Mc
The Thunder Roads Magazine®
Georgia 5 Year Anniversary
Slumber/TOGA Party
at Angel City
Great Weather, Beautiful People and Too much Fun
Thanks to Rev. DJ Scotty and the Just 4 Fun Bunch,
Wild Child, Spankys Monkey,
The Jeff Rogers Band, Tattered Remnant Band, The
Security at the Gate ( Wes, Ray, Lucky and Dog)
and all who participated in this year’s Party.
THANK YOU from Me and Pete….
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ABATE
Application
• • Have you ever ridden in the HOV lane on your motorcycle?
• • Have you or anyone you know ever been discriminated against because you ride a motorcycle?
• • Do you recognize May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month?
• • Do you feel endangered from distracted drivers while riding?
• • Have you or anyone you know ever been in an accident due to a “Right of Way” violator?
• • Do you want to stay informed of legislation pertaining to motorcycles?
• • Do you want to receive discounts at businesses that support motorcyclist?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, why haven’t you joined ABATE?
The letters “ABATE” stand for American Bikers Active Toward Education. ABATE is composed of motorcyclists from all areas of the state, from all walks of life, and who ride all makes of bikes. ABATE is not a
club, it is a non-partisan politically active organization working on motorcyclist’s rights. We are affiliated
with national rights groups like the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the Motorcycle Riders
Foundation (MRF) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM). Through the years ABATE has
been fighting to keep your right to “RIDE FREE”. With your support we can continue to lobby for your
rights. Your membership entitles you to discounts at selected businesses, a monthly newsletter, and
much more. Joining is simple. Complete the application below or go to www.abatega.org.
ABATE of GEORGIA
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WHY EVERY BIKER NEEDS UM INSURANCE
In today’s economy, everyone is trying to stretch their dollar farther.
However, one corner you should never cut is the UM Insurance Coverage
on your motorcycle and family automobiles. Many folks don’t know what
UM Coverage is until they need it. So, what is it? UM stands for UnInsured/ UnderInsured Motorist Coverage and it provides you a way to be
financially compensated if you are in a collision caused by another driver
and that person does not have any auto insurance. UM also provides
coverage in the event of a collision caused by a another driver that does not
have enough insurance to fully compensate you for your medical bills, lost
wages, property damage or pain and suffering caused by the collision. The
State of Georgia requires every driver to carry a minimum of $25,000.00 in
automobile insurance coverage. Unfortunately, if one of us are injured in a
motorcycle wreck, then the medical bills may be substantially higher than
the at fault driver’s minimum coverage. Let’s use a common situation we
have all experienced. Imagine driving down a road when a car makes a left
turn across your path. If a collision occurs, then the biker could experience
injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or even death. The medical bills
will cost far more than the $25,000 minimum coverage. This is where your
UM Coverage comes into play. It provides additional financial recovery for
you to compensate for medical bills, lost wages and damages that exceed the
at fault driver’s insurance coverage. Better yet, your UM Coverage travels
with you if you are injured in someone else’s vehicle. Think of it as a cloud of
protection that follows you and provides additional recovery if you are injured
by an uninsured or underinsured driver. Hopefully, you will never have to
deal with this complex legal situation after an accident. But, if you are in a
motorcycle or automobile collision, then please give me a call at 770-3824440 so we can meet and discuss your options.
Bryan N. Cigelske, Esq. [email protected]
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New Event - New Venue
RALLY IN THE
VALLEY
AT STONE MILL
If you can’t make it out west to party with Crazy Horse
Come Party With Us!!
August 10 , 11 , & 12
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Music starts at 4:00
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Lynyrd Skynyrd & Blackfoot
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Number 1 cover band in Tenn. Friday & Saturday
Swap Meet Free Camping Bike Games
Wet T-shirt contest Bikini Contest Best Tattoo
Raffles to benefit Breast Cancer Cure
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