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Feature Articles
Meet the Staff............................................................1
Cover Story .............................................................. 23
The Shadow Knows...................................................2
Roadstore . ................................................................ 24
Chilin' With Ice ...........by Bobby S. ........................4
Shop Talk ........ MagnaCruise ................................ 25
Straight Talk ... by Cyncat ........................................5
Travels with Brother Bear ... by Tommy P. ............. 26
Travels with Brother Bear ... by Tommy P. ............. 27
Product Review....... Chameleon Oiler..................... 28
Event Coverage .. Florida Air Show.........................9
Pinky's Passion ..............by Mary B. ....................... 29
Miles of Smiles by William K. ..................................12
Fun and Games ... by Lyd C.....................................13
Babe of the Month ....................................................14
For Our Servicemen................................................. 35
Babe of the Month Calendar ...................................15
Event Coverage .... Panchito Ride ........................... 36
Views and News from the Dragon............................16
Event Coverage .... Panchito Ride ........................... 37
Shop Talk ..... LA County Choprods .......................18
White Line Remembers the Fallen .......................... 39
Shop Talk ..... Genuine Motorworks .......................19
About the Magazine. ................................................ 40
'Toons for the Road ... by Jerry King .......................20
Events and More....................................................... 41
Tracking Terry Contest.............................................21
Our Favorite Links................................................... 42
Cover Story................................................................22
Contact Us ................................................................ 43
Index of Advertisers
Open Road Motorcycles, Inc.
Hip's House of Horsepower
Two Wheel Dreams
Punta Gorda Bike Night
Quality Printing
Ft. Myers Bike Night
Motorcycle Property.com
Moose Lodge Poker Run
In the Beginning
In the beginning it beckoned; calling from the darker side.
To gather chosen spirits, with a wolf as their guide.
They started on a journey; hope and dreams intertwined.
Reality and fantasy, twisted warped and defined.
A true labor of love is born from the kindred;
To share the spirit of freedom is what is intended.
With the blessings of many whitelinemagazine.com is here;
Sharing wisdom and laughter, kinship and good cheer.
Lyd
12-18-03
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I'm jumping in here at the literal 11th hour to edit what I had already written for this month to apologize for the late start date
this month. We were struck with technical problems that we weren't able to resolve until this weekend. We apologize for the delay
and thank you for your understanding and continued support and readership.
What a month! We have had a lot to do this past month with getting the upcoming Punta Gorda Bike Night rolling. We have
had meetings and meetings and meetings. I'll be the first to admit that I took some steps towards this event out of "order" and have
had to do a lot of PR work to do to recover from that slip.
While I know that you just can't please everyone with everything, I am surprised by the attitude of some about the Bike Night.
This whole event is being put on for the reason of having an event that draws a large crowd to the city, to see what shops and
businesses and the town in general have to offer them. But I can see how other events and the way they are set up could leave a
sour taste in their mouths because they aren't set up to promote the local businesses as much as their own cause. We are going out
of our way to try to include everyone that has a business downtown and bring the crowds in to you as well as the vendors out in the
street. I really hope that everyone benefits from the event.
I am very proud of the motorcycle community. We have changed over the years and have grown to a very respectable portion
of the population. Gone are the days of the Brando-esque, "take over the town", mentality. The motorcycle community has grown
to include our doctors, lawyers, council members and government leaders. That movie and the mentality that brought it into being
was 60 years ago! We still have the 1%ers and the "outlaw type" factions, but even they have changed some too. They and the
other 99% have to hold down jobs and pay their bills like everyone else. Bikers show their "softer side" by the thousands every
Christmas with toy donations. As doctors and lawyers in the community bikers get involved in community events and growth right
alongside of friends and neighbors who don't ride. Drive in some of the more affluent areas of the community and you will see
motorcycles in a lot of the garages right next to their boat or maybe by the golf clubs.
We are coming to the Punta Gorda downtown area on May the 9th.
We hope that there will be restaurants and bars to sit down in and have a little refresher. Those of us that are setting up as
vendors hope that we can find those last minute forgotten items like nuts and bolts and electrical tape or lettuce or onions for
sandwiches. We're going to be looking for the shops that have goods we can buy then and there, and for the places that we can
bring the "other vehicle" and come back to. Those that live here will be looking with pride in their city for being open to the bikers
and those from out of town will be looking at a city that is growing and rebuilding and inviting in new businesses. Bikers will be
buying everything from water to clothes to gasoline throughout the city. EVERY business has the possibility to make something
from this either that day or in return customers. But it's only a possibility. How will you join in, how will you embrace the event?
We are very proud to announce that we are getting more and more sponsorship and interest in the event as we go. Gatorz Bar
and Grill is the title sponsor of the event and will be handling the beer sales on the street. The law firm of Goldstein, Buckley,
Cechman, Rice & Purtz is a Presenting Sponsor and you will see the bike night TV ads and other advertising courtesy of them.
We are pleased that Black Widow Harley Davidson and Buell of Port Charlotte is also very interested in the event and in
negotiations to be a Presenting Sponsor also. Creative Catering joins with the Holiday House / Venice Event Complex and
American Injury Centers as Associate Sponsors. Music will be supplied by the Tucci Band and Marc Anthony Roman. We have
scheduled famed Playboy (tm) and Internet model Brandi Corbin to be on hand for a photo shoot for an upcoming Babe of the
Month layout and she will be there to have her picture taken with bikers and give them the pictures and her autograph on the spot.
We have already been contacted by many vendors about setting up and selling their products on the streets.
We are coming to downtown Punta Gorda on May the 9th.
Join us!
Ride Safe and Free!
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It seems like it's been forever but in all honesty it's probably only
been about a year since I've had a chance to make it to either of the BIG
Bike Night's around here. The cities of Cape Coral and Ft. Myers really
go all out to welcome the motorcycle community & always seem to end
up putting on an all around awesome event. I enjoy seeing all the
different kinds of people gathered in one location - enjoying common
interests like, motorcycles, food, unique products, music & the company
of others. I can't begin to tell you the number of people that just like to
check out the rides and see what kind of cool products a unique event
like this brings to town. Restaurants and shops alike open their doors,
usually offering a discount of some sort to peak your interests & why not
take advantage? I know I have on more than one occasion.
A lot had changed since my last visit & I wasn't familiar with the set-up so Care and
myself set off to scope things out and get a feel for what was going on. We came in on one
side and walked the strip clear to the other end. Now that we had a better idea of how things
were set up you know me, I found myself making my way towards the band. Guess I had
caught a few notes and before I knew it I was headed full speed in their direction.
When it comes to events like this you really shouldn't make any judgments until you are
close enough to at least see the stage. It's not too hard for a band to sound halfway decent
when you can barely hear the beat over all the crowd noise and the instruments drown out the
vocals. When I turned the corner and saw "Witness to Nothing" up on stage I was to say the
least - surprised. I had never actually heard of them before but they were amazing! They
rocked it out and put on a wicked show, engaging the crowd and really making them move.
They weren't what I was expecting to see at the bike night but I mean that in a good way. It's
nice to see that all people aren't close minded and can appreciate different things on different
levels - it was GREAT! They covered a wide variety of music and styles but overall I'd have
to classify them as Alternative Rock. Justin Nunnink A.K.A. - J (NO) Money - Vocals - 23 Outta Ft. Myers, Jeff Perterson A.K.A - Q-Tipp - Bass - 25 - Outta Cape Coral, Travis
Armstrong A.K.A. - T-Rock - Drums - 28 - Outta Ft. Myers, Alan Norori A.K.A. - Jokesta - Rhythm Guitar - 24 - Outta Cape
Coral and last but most certainly not least Jim Frost - A.K.A. - Guitar Hero - Lead Guitar - 31 - Outta Ft. Myers make up one of
my new favorite local bands - Witness to Nothing. I enjoyed the creativity of their original works but they also knew how to rock
out a cover song right, which is a lot harder to do than one might think. We spoke with the guys for a few after the show and
found out that they are all outta the Southwest Florida area. It's really refreshing to see a some local boys with talent getting out
there.
The guys of Witness to Nothing do a magnificent job at combine
awesome instrumentals, sick vocals, wicked energy & a great stage
presence to create a sound and look not easily duplicated. The next
time you've got a few free minutes, hop on the computer and check
em out @ www.myspace.com/witnesstonothing and be sure to let
them know their boy ICE sent you in their direction.
Until Next Time...Ride Safe,
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Hi everyone!
Wow what storms came through here these last couple of days! Kept
knocking our power off here, and a few other places as well. When I
called the electric company about how long it would be down, she told
me that over 962 were with out power and the crews had just been sent
out, and didn't have a clue as to how long...but we were lucky and it
didn't last to long, hr or so in some places , a little longer in others.
Lying in bed last night, it sounded like the wind was going to break
the glass, and the lightening was like someone standing at the window
taking pictures, it was so bright. We'd gone out for a bit, to take care of
some business and got home just before the worst of it hit. Just as we
walked into the door!!
Anyways, to tell about the 9th Annual Blessing of the Bikes. This
was the first time we'd ever gone, though before we'd gotten the bike, we'd seen it and of course wished for a bike of our own! This
year we were able to join the thousands of bikes that were there!
It was sponsored by Three CMA of Mississippi Gulf Coast (Christian Motorcyclists Association). It's a free event, and they
had door prizes *just missed the hat*, bike games *which was hilarious
to see*, children's activities, music, and food. The registration started at
9:00 A.M. and the blessing started at 11:30 A.M. It was located at the
First United Methodist Church, 2717 Highway 90 Gautier, MS..
Last year was about 650 bikes and about 800 people, this year it was
expected to be even bigger. Bikers from all over the country come for
this event. I would guess, without having a chance to do a bike count that
at the very least a 1000 bikes were there this year. Of course I could be
off by a bike or two, but it was hella impressive!!
I of course not being a die hard biker *sorry folks*, was as always
impressed with the different colors and styles of bikes. I wouldn't know
one from the other unless I was standing beside it and reading it's make.
But we saw two bikes I've never seen before. They had steering wheels
instead of handle bars? or whatever it is you call it. And a hood. I am
thinking it's the Mercedes Benz of bikes. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if it had a heater or ac in it. *chuckles* But they were sharp,
I was able to get close enough to the white one, but there were so many
people just standing around it at one point and I couldn't get a real clear
close up of the *inside* of it. But it was sharp.
While we were there, Bat did a sweep of the area so to speak. As you
know from my last article, we are doing a benefit for Benjamin Glass. He
was born with multiple medical problems, including cancer. He'll be a
year old in June, and the lil one hasn't even had a chance to come home
but a few times in his little life. So Bat talked with many many bikers,
while we were there, explaining the situation and letting them know of
the poker run that our Moose Lodge was hosting. ALL said, just give us
the dates and we'll be there, if there is anything we can do to help, let us
know. The CMA offered to come help with registration or anything else
we would need.
The Biker Church, The CMA, The Ghost Riders, and The SCRC
(Southern Cruisers Riding Club), or just a few of who said just let us know. We haven't had a chance to get to all the biker
clubs/associations but we are working on it.
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Also we are planning something special, weather permitting. The
Sunday before the poker run, we are hoping to get a large, even a small
gathering of bikers from the Ms gulf coast, and from the Mobile area, to
go on a very special ride. We have 3 small Stuffed Moose. Called
Tommy Moose. He is a collectors item now. That we wish to ride over to
mobile to take the moose to the Brother Max and Sister Kaitlyn. Their
grandfather, Ronnie Glass, says He'd borrow His brothers bike to lead the
way! We hope to get media coverage. *chuckles* that is the plan
anyways.
We've gotten many donations so far, The Leather Hut, Barnhills on
hwy 49 in Gulfport Ms. and hwy 63 in Moss Point, Ms., Cowart
Recording Studio in Pascagoula Ms, Ci Ci's Pizza, The Bottoms Up
Lounge, and a few more that I can't think of just now! And we will be
heading out to hit more places tomorrow *Sunday* and all the way up till
the Poker Run on the 25th.
When we left the Blessing of the Bikes, we headed over to the
Bottoms Up Lounge, where my brother in law was playing music *Out
of the Blue/InnerChanges*. Bat ran into several people he knew, *But if
you know him, you'll realize he knows everyone*. Someone he actually
grew up with, *I think I'd love to hear more stories about when he was
young, ya know the truth!! Chuckles*. Kerry and Clay were hitting it
hard with the Older rock, something I love to listen to myself *even
though I am a country gal at heart*. They had a fish fry going on for the
bikers, and I think at some point there was at least 200 or more bikes
there.
It was a very awesome and productive day for us. I am glad we went
this year, and hope that we'll be making them every year.
Upcoming events in MS .....
Ralley on the River in Vicksburg Ms. April 18th 2009: 2009 Rally
Against Child Abuse" in conjunction w/22nd Annual RIVERFEST &
41st Annual V'Burg Arts & Crafts Festival! RIDING & WALKING
DICE RUNS! VENDORS! BIKE SHOW! 10,000 -12,000 participants
expected. No admission fees for Bike Rally. Entertainment via
RIVERFEST on 18th & 19th! Proceeds donated for child abuse
prevention efforts. Contact: Kathy Triplett Phone: 601-634-0557
The Gathering X in Jackson Ms April 25th 2009: There will be
raffles,food,50/50 drawing,BIKE SHOW,and a TROPHY PARTY
starting at 9p.m. Contact: Slac Azz Phone: 601-502-0386 Sponsored by:
PYTHONS MOTORCYCLE CLUB
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Back Tracks Motorcycle Rally in Clarksdale Ms. May 15th -17th
2009: Ground Zero Blues Club Presents Back Tracks Motorcycle
Rally.Pre register by calling 662-621-9009, Pre register by April 15,2009
for $20.00. At gate it will be $25.00. We will be Rockin the Delta with
Live music friday and saturday, Gate will open at 2:00 on May
15,2009.Poker Run, Tattoo Contest, Biker Games, Burnout Contest,and a
Sunday Brunch after Blessing of the Bikes. Contact: Ashely Norris
Phone: 662-621-9009 Sponsored by: Ground Zero Blues Club
Memorial Day Biker Party in Sandy Hook Ms. May 22nd - May 25th
2009: Adults only, private property. Come party with us memorial day
weekend, we know how to have a good time. Live bands (tba), wet t shirt
contests daily, tattoo contest, rodeo games, shaving cream wrestling and
more. Ice sold, beer sold, free hot showers, free firewood while it lasts.
Everyone welcome! Contact: Lee Mary Phone: 601-736-3721
Memorial Day Blowout! Gulfport Ms. May 22nd - 25th 2009: (See Website for more details: http://www.harleyblowout.com/)
NATIONAL KATELYNNETT RIDE - MS in Tupelo Ms. Jun 13th 2009: Welcome The Katelynn Stinnett National Memorial
Ride, to promote the awareness of child abuse,is the first of it's kind and your chance to be a part of history and help bring an end
to this kind of senseless violence. This memorial ride will take place in
all 50 states on the same day: Saturday June 13th, 2009 The day will
include a ride from all parts of the state of Mississipppi to the Harley
Davidson of Jackson with all kinds of prizes, live music and tons of fun.
PLEASE CKECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO:
www.freewebs.com/smilingbelle The issue of child abuse needs to be
addressed and addressed LOUDLY!!!! Let them hear us Mississippi?
Please join us on 6/13/09 as we honor little Katelynn Stinnett and ride to
raise money for The Tupelo Childrens Mansion! http://www.tcmm.org
for more info. Contact: Dana Leigh Phone: 662-315-0840 Sponsor:
Crickett
MS Gulf Coast Bike Fest, Gulfcoast MS. June 29th - July 5th, 2009:
Seven day bike festival for anyone who rides. Events from Alabama
State line to Louisiana State Line. Fourth of July Freedom Run,
dedicated to American Veterans ending at The Dock Bar and Grill with
the Georgia Satellites performing. Bikers Ball, Kick Off party and poker runs. Contact: Sam Tootle Phone: 228-297-0256
Sponsors: Local and Out of Town Sponsors.
Chautauqua Bike Rally in Cyrstal Springs Ms. Oct. 9th - Oct. 11th, 2009: October 9-10-11 of 2009, Crystal Springs MS 5th
Anniversary Chautauqua Bike Rally held in beautiful Chautauqua Park. This year we are proud to have the Military Order of the
Purple Heart, as our chosen charity. Events include: Bike Parade honoring military, Bike Show, Poker Run, Bike Games, Live
Entertainment and Vendors. Plenty of shade and lots of primitive camping areas. RV spots available but limited. Showers
available. Camping fee applies. Entrance fees are: $30 weekend pass per person or $35 weekend pass which includes a rally t-shirt,
patch, pen, and do-rag while they last if you pre-register by Sept. 15, 2009. Contact: Sally Garland Phone: 601-892-0007
There ya have it. Upcoming Ms. Bike events. I hope to make them all, and hope to see ya'll there!!
Till next time, Ride safe!!!
Story by Cyncat
Pictures by Cyncat and Batmixer.
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March in Charlotte County means the Florida International Air Show. Anyone
who knows me, also knows that this means you'll find me out in my front yard
jumping up and down, acting like an idiot, waving at the jets as they fly over. This
year was extra-special because "my boys" (and gal!) were back in town - the Navy
Blue Angels. I LOVE this team. The power, the speed, the skill... I mean, come
on...two planes flying 18 inches apart from wing-tip to canopy...18 INCHES at about
400 MPH!!! That's just crazy! These dedicated pilots put on one hell of show and
I'm addicted. Don't get me wrong, seeing all of the different aircraft is a giant thrill
for me. I watch them all intently, and with envy, as they take to the skies. Whether
it be the gliders as they peacefully ride on the tropical breeze, the barnstormers with
their biplanes and the amazing things they make them do, or the vintage warbirds that that flew proudly for our country, they all
amaze and humble me. I look forward to them every year and every year I am never disappointed in their maneuvers and highflying/ low-flying thrills. But, this year...the Blue Angels were here!
Knowing "my boys" were going to be in town this year, my excitement escalated as
soon as I got the email from Shadow, that he received from Skip Hapner, regarding the
press conference. Skip is just one of the great guys who helps bring together and organize
all of the amazing talent brought in every year. The meeting is a treat for Shadow and I as
we get to feel like we belong to a different community of freedom-loving, power-needing,
wind-in-your-face folks who LOVE what they do and won't hesitate to tell you all about
it. It's also when we get to find out about the
media rides in some of the planes. I have had
the thrill of a lifetime - twice, thanks to eing
able to cover the air show for this magazine.
In 2006, I was thrilled to experience first-hand
the agility of the AT-6G Texans of the Aeroshell team; twisting, turning, and diving in
formation. Last year, I had the humbling honor of reliving history and experiencing
just a tiny piece of what our WWII flyboys survived as I flew in the B25 bomber,
Panchito. When all is said and done, I have just as much fun reliving my experience
here in WLM each year so I can share the thrills and highlights of the air show with
our readers. This year was no exception as we hit the door for the FIAS 2009 Media
Day.
Yep, same crowd, same excitement, same camaraderie amongst all of the pilots, staff and media. We learned about who was
performing this year, what type of static displays would be on the tarmac, and all of the community events planned for the area.
The FIAS is a huge supporter of local charities and many of the pilots, including the Blue Angels, take part in community events at
local schools, nursing homes, and charity happenings. They even put on a Friday show for the kids from the Make-a-Wish
Foundation and the Candle-Lighter's Society. Don't let these macho pilots fool you...they all have huge hearts and there is that
fact mentioned above...they all love to talk about their passion and love of flying and the aircraft they fly. They show off their
planes just like a biker in Daytona show's off his pride-and-joy, talking engine
sizes, capabilities, new parts, finding old parts, tips, tricks, and about their latest
adventure. Of course, they all catch up on the gossip of the circuit - who's flying,
who are the newbies, and who may have flown their last fight. After all of the
facts, statistics, rules and regulations were done with, Shadow and I went to talk to
a few people and see what flights were available to the media this year. Right
away, we saw our friend Terry from the DAV and put our names on the list for
Panchito - this time BOTH Shadow and I would fly together. Then, I spotted a
dream come true.... media rides in Fat Albert, the Blue Angels C-130T Hercules
support plane with JATO (jet-assisted takeoff). My heart pounded as I put my
name on that list too. If you haven't seen Fat Albert, you're missing something
totally fricken awesome! To watch this HUGE bird lumber down the runway and
then kick in those 8 solid-fuel rocket bottles (4 on each side) is literally jawdropping. At least mine did when I saw it for the first time (and every time
thereafter). "Fired simultaneously, the JATO bottles allow the mammoth transport
aircraft to takeoff within 1,500 feet, climb at a 45-degree angle, and propel it to an
altitude of 1,000 feet in approximately 15 seconds." - Wow. Now, that's power and
that is what I'm addicted to here.
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Just like in the movies, Friday morning dawned with bright blue skies, puffy white clouds and lots of Florida sunshine. I was
more than ready to fly. Panchito was first at 10 am and then Fat Albert at 2. A last-minute change had Hawk going instead of
Shadow. At first, I was kina disappointed as this seemed to always be Shadow and me...our thing. But, as soon as I saw the big
silly grin on Hawk's face I melted and was ready to watch him fulfill a dream of his own. He looked like a kid in a candy store (or
a man in a Harley shop)! Our little county airport was buzzing with activity with everybody coming in and getting set up for the
big weekend. Hawk and I met up with Skip and, as he was pulling away with a golf-cart full of reporters, and said he'd back for
us. The anticipation was building and I was already putting together my storyline in my head. I was planning on focusing on
Hawk this year...and thrill he was experiencing and the thrill it was for an ex-Navy man to experience this piece of military
history...something like that anyway. Skip came back and gave us the bad news that he had to bump one of us from the flight.
One look at Hawk, and I bowed out. I had flown in Panchito last year and, besides, I had Fat Albert coming up in the afternoon.
There was no way I was going to spoil Hawk's big day either. I gave him a pat on the back and sent him on his way. As Skip
loaded Hawk and some others in the golf cart, he let me know that Fat Albert had been cancelled that day and hollered something
about "maybe Sunday" as he drove away.
Okay...now what. Now, I looked like the kid in the candy store who was just told "no." The only thing to do was go home
and get the camera ready for "my boys" and their practice runs later in the day and wait to hear back from Hawk and how his ride
went. I guess I was thankful that I happened to mention to Skip about Fat Albert or I never would have known it was cancelled
and would have wasted the day full of anticipation only to have another let-down. Time to refocus and rethink the plan for the
weekend.
My Angels didn't let me down. They just amaze me. I got some really good pictures just from standing in my front yard.
When the F18 Hornets first hit the sky, they were announcing to the whole area that they were in town. They just played in the
clouds and then buzzed the interstate, soared through town and then back out into the blue. They all tipped their wings to this
crazy lady, and her cohorts, who was dancing wildly in the front yard. There is something about the roar of those jets, the
pounding of the afterburner..."I feel the need for speed!" was my mantra. It seemed that the whole neighborhood was in an airshow party mood as BBQs were lit, coolers filled, and people started coming in from all directions. William and I chose to go to
the air show on Sunday, because of the Fat Albert flight, so we had our own air show party at the house on Saturday. We can't see
all the action from the house but did get to see the F15, the F16 Viper, some high-flying antics of the barnstormers and...a special
thrill, Fat Albert came by to say hello. Of course, the Angels ended the afternoon with a brand-new show and left us all with a
feeling of "shock and awe." I still hadn't heard about the Sunday ride, so I sent off a quick email to Skip to see what was up,
knowing he was extremely busy and I probably wouldn't hear back till later on Saturday night. That night, an email returned to me
simply saying "The Fat Albert rides on Sunday are all booked. Skip."
Now, this reporter really isn't trying to make too much of this. After all, the guys and gals who put on the air show have more
than their hands full with a ton of last-minute BS to contend with. But, I just would have thought that with my coverage of the
event for the past 4 years, my attendance at Media Day, and my name in pen on those lists, that somehow I would have gotten to
fly. I have to wonder who and why I was bumped. Nothing personal, I'm sure, but there had to have been some last-minute riders
as the lists weren't full on Media Day. I enjoy writing of my air show adventures and the once-in-a-lifetime experiences of flight
in these non-commercial aircraft and, from what I hear, my readers enjoy reading about them. I am a very lucky woman and I
know most of you will never get to experience these types of fights. I want my readers to be able to live through me as I share my
story. I am sorry to let you all down this year, but as with everything else in life, shit happens beyond my control. I wasn't going
to let this interrupt my "Angel" watching and off William and I went to experience the Florida International Air Show - 2009, up
close and personal.
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Even with the bad economy, the crowds were pouring in. I've heard since that over 65,000 attended the 2-day event this year a new record! (Congrats to all involved!) The show did seem smaller this year, not as many planes on the tarmac, less vendors,
but the talent was evident and as abundant as ever. Even with some glitches in the program and some missed cues and
communications on the ground, those "daring young men (and women) and their flying machines" did what they do best and
thrilled a crowd of all ages. With the record crowd, the local businesses and charities will get a well-deserved boost to their
financial situations. Hats off to all of the passionate people who work so hard to make this event happen every year. - many of
them volunteers. Things may not have gone quite the way I would have like to see them this year, but what counts are the
thousands of smiling faces and the seeds of flight that were sown in some of the young hearts who are now looking toward the
sky. Great show guys! I look forward to seeing you again next year for the 30th anniversary of the Florida International Air
Show!
Peace.
Momma Lyd
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The stoner went to a bar. He hasn't had any nookie in
awhile. He spots this chick leaning on the cigarette machine
in a dark corner and decided to talk to her.
"Hey baby, I know this is a little forward but I don't get
out much, so I'm willing to take a chance. Why don't me
and you go to your place and get stoned, maybe cuddle and
make a little whoopie?"
She looked up at the stoner and said, "I cant right now,
I'm on my menstrual cycle.
The stoner scratched his head and thought for a second,
"It’s ok, I’ll follow you, I’m on my Honda".
--- Billy Jack, MI
FEMALE POEM:
I want a man who's handsome, smart and strong; One
who loves to listen long. One who thinks before he speaks;
One who'll call, not wait for weeks. I want him to be
gainfully employed, And when I spend his cash, be not
annoyed. Pulls out my chair and opens my door, massages
my back and begs to do more. Oh, for a man who makes
love to my mind, And knows what to answer to "How big is
my behind?" I want this man to love me to no end, And
always be my very best friend.
MALE POEM:
I want a deaf-mute nymphomaniac with huge boobs who
owns a liquor store and a boat. I know this doesn't rhyme,
and I don't give a shit.
--- Pirate Fred, USA
Q: What is the difference between a drug dealer and a
hooker.
A: A hooker can wash her crack and sell it again.
--- Benny, Cleveland, OH
A man and a woman were asleep like two innocent
babies. Suddenly, at 3 o'clock in the morning, a loud noise
came from outside. The woman, bewildered, jumped up
from the bed and yelled at the man 'Holy crap. That must be
my husband!' So the man jumped out of the bed; scared and
naked jumped out the window. He smashed himself on the
ground, ran through a thorn bush and to his car as fast as he
could go.
A few minutes later he returned and went up to the
bedroom and screamed at the woman, 'I AM your husband!'
The woman yelled back, 'Yeah, then why were you
running?'
And then the fight started...
Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made
my lunch, grabbed the dog, and slipped quietly into the
garage. I hooked up the boat up to the truck, and proceeded
to back out into a torrential downpour. T he wind was
blowing 50 mph, so I pulled back into the garage, turned on
the radio, and discovered that the weather would be bad all
day.
I went back into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped
back into bed. I cuddled up to my wife's back, now with a
different anticipation, and whispered, 'The weather out there
is terrible.'
My loving wife of 10 years replied, 'Can you believe my
stupid husband is out fishing in that?'
And then the fight started ...
I asked my wife, "Where do you want to go for our
anniversary?" It warmed my heart to see her face melt in
sweet appreciation.
"Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said.
So I suggested, "How about the kitchen?"
And that's when the fight started....
--- Goose, HI
One sunny day in 2009 an old man approached the
White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue, where he'd
been sitting on a park bench. He spoke to the U.S. Marine
standing guard and said, 'I would like to go in and meet with
President Bush. The Marine looked at the man and said, 'Sir,
Mr. Bush is no longer president and no longer resides here.'
The old man said, 'Okay' and walked away.
The following day, the same man approached the White
House and said to the same Marine, 'I would like to go in
and meet with President Bush. 'The Marine again told the
man, 'Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Bush is no longer
president and no longer resides here.' The man thanked him
and, again, just walked away.
The third day, the same man approached the White House
and spoke to the very same U. S. Marine, saying 'I would
like to go in and meet with President Bush. 'The Marine,
somewhat agitated at this point, looked at the man and said,
'Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been here asking
to speak to Mr. Bush. I've told you already that Mr. Bush is
no longer the president and no longer resides here. Don't you
understand?
'The old man looked at the Marine and said, 'Oh, I
understand alright. I just love hearing it.'
The Marine snapped to attention, saluted, and said, 'See you
tomorrow.'
--- Shadow, PG, FL
Thought for the day:
There is more money being spent on breast implants and
Viagra today than on Alzheimer's research. This means that
by 2040, there should be a large elderly population with
perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely no
recollection of what to do with them.
--- WK, FL
Submit your favorite joke...
(rugrat alert - please keep 'em clean!)
[email protected]
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Bike Night!
Riddle Me This!
Created just for fun by Momma Lyd!
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Normally it's not hard to find a bike to do a shoot with but we actually had plans fall
through with 3 different people before we ran into James and his 2005 Harley Davidson
15th Anniversary custom ordered Fat Boy. James being the nice laid back kind of guy
that he is let us borrow his bike for Summer's Babe of the Month shoot on about 30
minutes notice. Thanks again - we wouldn't have been able to do it without you man. I
think we got some really great shots and a few of the bike that weren't too bad either.
All kidding aside, we all had fun with the shoot and got some really amazing pictures as
well, you really can't ask for much more.
Getting to know White Line's Babe of the Month, Summer, a little better...
Hey everyone my name is Summer. I really enjoy going to the beach. You will
almost always find me at Venice Beach during the summer months. I also like going to
Siesta Key Beach. I love playing tennis, and doing family activities with my kids. I am
currently attending Southwest Florida College, where I am working on becoming a
Graphic Designer. I'm married with two kid's, Sabrina (3 and a half) and Damian(22
mos.). I moved to Punta Gorda with my husband - Joe from Massapequa, NY in '04.
Just in time to go through hurricane Charlie, were we lost our apartment and had to
move into a FEMA trailer for a month. I am also working on getting into modeling to
help pay off my giant school loans. I've have many people tell me that I should model,
but I never took it seriously in the past. I thought that you had to be like 5'10, blonde,
and have big, fake boobs to be a model. I also like playing my electric guitar, even
though I'm not very good at it - I love Heavy Metal. Stargazing is another interest of
mine. When I was like 18, I thought I was going to be an astronaut. But my giant fear
of flying stopped me; even though I've flown a total of 44 times, it still scares me. When
I was in AFJROTC in high school, we had to do an aircraft report. Everybody chose
fighter jets, I did the space shuttle. Call me a nerd, but I still love to watch every shuttle
launch and landing on TV, and listen for the sonic boom. I think it's fascinating.
Until Next Time...Ride Safe,
ICE & Care
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The 2nd year of Mike's popular monthly column Views & News from the Dragon & Skyway. The column
is now published in over 25 different biker mags and websites.
Lots of riding in the last couple of weeks getting away from the cold
winter here in the mountains. Your writer had to check out some of the
other places to ride and vendors to see. Rode to the IMS show over in
Greenville, SC and they start right in by charging me $5 to park my
bike. Free bike parking was available, but had a two-block line to get in
there. Then $12 to get in the show where all of the vendors are trying to
sell me stuff. What do you guys think about paying for the privilege of
allowing vendors to hawk their crap to you? Let's face it can you ever
have enough doo rags right?
After a few days rest I loaded up my scooter and headed south to
Daytona to meet a friend on the beach. This would be a business trip as
I was there to promote my business MotorcycleProperty.com and of
course the Dragon & Skyway. We arrived early and stayed on the
beach in a fair at best hotel for $49 a night for Wed. & Thurs. nights.
The same fleabag rooms went to $149 a night starting Friday. That sure
seems like the hospitable thing to do to continue treating bikers like
special customers. I never could understand that concept of tripling the
rates for biker events. Do these unscrupulous operators think there are
no financial problems affecting bikers? Some of the hotels were
demanding a minimum three-night stay. Do these people consider
themselves motorcycle friendly? Again everywhere we went people were trying to charge us $5 to park a bike.
It is the same at all of the so-called biker events; everybody is out to steal our money.
The one thing I never got when I lived in Florida and attended bike events in Daytona was the change in weather.
Coming from NC and leaving my house in 40-degree weather and riding on the beach in short sleeve shirts in the 70's I
finally got the big deal about Daytona bike week. It's the weather stupid! Most of the bikes I saw were on trailers
heading south from cold climates. Again I must state trailers are for towing boats and hauling Girl Scout troops!
My friend Sandy & I decided to head south on A1A from Daytona to SoFlo and took a nine-hour 220-mile
spectacular ride along the beach. Sandy rides her own HD Ultra, and that is my kind of gal! While in SoFlo I attended
my old HOG chapters monthly meeting where everybody told me they are coming to ride with me this summer.
Maybe some of them will buy motorcycle friendly vacation homes from me and live my lifestyle. Overall I had a
nine-day ride of fun in the sun until I almost froze my butt off on the way home!
Yesterday I Slayed the Dragon and saw Killboy back behind the lens and Ben and his crew are ready to serve you at
the Deals Gap resort. Mike & Jenny at Cherokee County Cycles have new t-shirt designs and a fully stocked biker
shop and are there to help you enjoy your visit.
Nowhere here in the most biker friendly community in the country will anybody charge you $5 to park you bike! The
hotel, motel, campgrounds bars & restaurants will charge you regular prices not biker event prices. We will welcome
you with open arms to the best riding in the world with no admission fee!
Make your plans now to visit and ride with me this year before someone figures out how to charge us to ride on
public roads. Go to my site www.MotorcycleProperty.com and click on "I wanna ride" for links to motorcycle friendly
businesses in the area.
Any questions or want me to guide you thru the area just ask.
Till next month, keep your head and eyes up and twist the throttle!
PS, Keep the emails coming!
[email protected]
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LA County Choprods Parts
Mooneyes Oil Tank and Side Mount Battery Box
This is the famous Mooneyes 3 quart "Chopper" oil tank
but after years of begging we finally got them to configure
the fittings to our specifications allowing for better fitting
placement when mounted lengthwise as on all "Choprods"
that feature this tank. The tank is designed to mount on the
left side of the bike and positions the oil pick up fitting to
optimize oil volume and feed. Easily mounts when using the
cast aluminum brackets (sold separately) and our "Side
Mount Battery Box". Price: $275.00
Go to www.lachoprods.com or call (310)353-2467
Our "Side Mount" battery box is designed to allow a
standard "Softail" size battery to be mounted on the right
side above the transmission. The box mounts in three places
and uses rubber isolated mounts for vibration resistant
installation and includes mounting provisions to
accommodate the Mooneyes 3 qrt. "Chopper" oil tank and
mounting brackets. Available in raw steel or Solar Black
powder coated with your choice of steel or leather battery
strap, comes with mounts and hardware. Price: $175.00
Go to www.lachoprods.com or call (310)353-2467
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Elisa Seeger, Partner in Indian Larry Motorcycles, Announces the Grand Opening of
Genuine Motorworks in Brooklyn, N.Y.
BROOKLYN--March 30, 2009--Genuine Motorworks today announced its grand opening, to be held April 18th.
Founded by Elisa Seeger, Genuine Motorworks is a unique motorcycle merchandise store with an artistic side,
dedicated to made in the U.S.A. and Americana product and an artist's gallery.
The new store will feature lifestyle apparel such as Levi's, Dickies and Wrangler, vintage helmets, leather jackets
by Schott and accessories geared to meet the needs of today's male riders. In addition to its merchandise line, Genuine
Motorworks will have custom bikes on display as well as an art gallery where there will be one featured artist monthly.
The first exhibit will feature Bobby Seeger Jr's photography that is dedicated to his friend, and business partner Indian
Larry.
As partners in Indian Larry Motorcycles, the Seegers served as the driving force behind the creative and diverse line
of Indian Larry merchandise - experience they will carry with them as they open Genuine Motorworks. The new store
will feature an extensive line of riding gear, accessories and motorcycle parts with a focus on brands that have a deep
American heritage. In addition to its merchandise line, Genuine Motorworks will also house a few custom bikes, as
well as an art gallery where artists will be invited to display their work.
"We're excited about the launch of Genuine Motorworks, and we've designed the store to feature brands with
Americana roots," said founder Elisa Seeger. "To honor the true spirit of motorcycling, Genuine Motorworks will
carry only top quality merchandise with a dedication to finding brands Made in the USA, honoring the craftsmen that
built this country. We will feature brands such as Redwing, Frye and Filson along with numerous others."
Genuine Motorworks grand opening is set for Saturday April 20th, noon- 4 p.m. To kick things off there will be an
in store promotion where you buy $50 or more worth of merchandise and receive a limited edition Genuine
Motorworks t-shirt, (while supplies last). The store is located at 195 North 14th St. in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is open 10
a.m. - 7 p.m. 7 days a week.
For more information about Genuine Motorworks, please visit www.genuinemotorworks.com or call (718) 486-6971.
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The picture on the left is the official image of our company mascot. We had originally named him "White
Line Willie" in honor of the magazine, but due to reasons which were also given in past issues, we have had to
re-name our mascot. It was decided by the magazine owners to "give credit where credit is due" and re-name
him after the person he was made to look like in the first place.
Terry Conley, or "Uncle Terry" as he was known to us, was a huge influence on our lives, instilling
everything from basic values to the love of motorcycling in our young hearts and minds. Even though uncle
Terry is no longer with us, it's fitting that we should have him hiding among the pages of this magazine and
popping out when you least expect it. That was Terry in real life too!
Now you can join the fun and look for Terry in the pages of the magazine. Remember the old "hidden
picture" games? Here's our version of it. We will hide this image of Terry someplace in the magazine and your chore is to find
him. We may ghost in his image or change it's color or size, but it will always be the exact image you see above. Look carefully,
he can be hiding just about anywhere!
When you find Terry in the magazine, send page# and approx. location on page to [email protected] for your
entry. Mark your email subject line with "Tracking Terry Contest". All entries must be received by White Line Magazine by the
20th of each month to be counted, and the winner will be randomly drawn from all correct entries on the 22nd of the month.
Winner receives a White Line Magazine T-Shirt as well as occasional extras donated by our advertisers. Winners will be
announced in the following issue. Good Luck and have fun!
March "Tracking Terry" Winner
This past month we had a lot less entries into the Tracking Terry contest. This is our scale of how tough it is to find Terry any
given month. Out of the entries we received, Jacob Mills from Memphis TN was the lucky draw from the hat. Jacob correctly
identified Terry's hiding place as being on page 6 in the Reader's Rides column. Congrats Jacob, your T-shirt is on the way!
Terry won't be quite so easy this month, but keep a careful eye out and you should be able to spot him. Good Luck to all you
amateur Sherlock Holmes types. We hope you find Terry and get him back to work for another month!!
Good Luck!
Puzzle Answers
Bike Night Crossword Answers
Riddle Answers
1. Your own eyes.
2. A map.
3. Darkness.
4. Telephone.
5. Mountains.
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In December of last year we ran a Shop Talk article about the new Vintage Motorbikes from Ridley Motorcycle Company. Not
long after that I saw an ad for the Vintage Motorcycle Collection from the Timeless Motor Company, and decided to get more
information to compare the two collections for our readers.
While they both are made to look and perform like the motorbikes of
the early 20th century, that's about where the similarities end. Let's take a
closer look.
The Vintage Collection from Timeless Motor Company:
Mike Hanlon is a master mold maker, a machinist, and a motorcycle
rider and enthusiast. When Mike thinks of "old school" he thinks of real
old school. You see, Mike has long been fascinated with the incredibly
tight tolerances and quality of the craftsmen a hundred years ago. Back
then, this dedication to perfection was so commonplace that they simply
took it for granted as they
made their castings. To Mike, the embodiment of this high work ethic was the early
single cylinder motorcycles. It's almost an obsession with him.
But that obsession works to our advantage as Mike turned his talents to creating
possibly the most authentic vintage motorcycles ever reproduced.
The Timeless Motor Company goes all out to make their motorbikes as authentic as
possible. They have two models, the street version and the board track model. One note
to make here, these bikes are designed to be working pieces of art. Mike tells us that
for insurance reasons they can not say that these bikes are " made to be ridden". That
being said, Mike went on to describe how true to the originals that his bikes are. Using
casting processes from 100 years ago and following building specs of the time, using
high quality polished brass accents, real white button tread tires and a think leather
drive belt, Mike builds quality reproductions of the bikes that raced and traveled our
roadways day in and day out in the early 1900s.
The Vintage Collection was brought about to give riders a museum quality working
piece of history. You can choose to sample the glory of past racers with the board track
model or the original street version. For about the price of a modern day HD Sportster,
you will have a working work of art for your very own.
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Vintage Motorbikes by Ridley:
While these motorbikes look like a work of art, they were created by the
folks at Ridley with an entirely different idea in mind. The folks at Ridley use
modern manufacturing techniques and created a line of motorbikes meant to be
ridden.
There are 5 offerings in the Vintage Motorbike line by Ridley, with
everything from the MP which is styled to be reminiscent of the workhorse
bikes of the first World War, to the 1930s styled Flyer model with it's swooping
fender struts and wood grain accents.
The 1903 features 26" x 2.125" White tires, a Cruiselite Aluminum
Monocoque Tank Frame, and springer forks for that classic "beach cruiser" look.
The Twin model uses the same frame, but
pairs it with a Unicrown Tapered Fork and a
Semi-Integrated Headset. The fender mounted
license plates, British green color and vintage white wall tires gives a look that even the harshest
critic would have to admire!
The MP model has such a realistic look to it that you'll be wondering how it managed to
make it through "the war" in such great shape! It uses a Hydroform Steel Tank Frame and
Double Clamp Fork instead of the aluminum frame of its brothers, giving you a very durable and
vintage feel to the bike. It also has lots of carry room with the built in racks and comes with a
leather saddle bag!
All 5 models are available with 2 engine choices, either the 49cc model 48 or the 70cc model 49.
Both of these engines are two-stroke engines that boast 120 mpg! That makes these classic
looking bikes great for local gas saving transportation with style!
Another major difference between these Vintage Motorbikes from Ridley and the offerings
from the Timeless Motor Company is their price. Ridley's beautiful classic looking bike kits are under $3000 for the complete
bike.
Conclusions:
The most basic conclusion is that while both
builders are offering very nice reproductions of
old style motorbikes, they are designed and built
for widely different markets and don't really
compare. It all depends on what you want for a
final "use". If you are wanting to save gas money
and have good local transportation at a good
price, then you want to check out Ridley's
Vintage Motorbikes. If you want to honor the
motorcycle's humble beginnings and own a true
running work of art, then you want the Timeless
Motor Company's Vintage Collection.
Or you can be like me, and just want both!
Shadow
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We are always on the lookout for new products that we think are a good
idea for the motorcycling community that we can introduce our readers to. We
have found and introduced you to everything from helmet carry straps to
waxes to hot new parts.
MagnaCruise falls in the category of hot new products that we really like.
We talked to Harold Greene about his invention and learned a little more
about him and the ideas behind it the MagnaCruise.
It all started with his father who was a mechanical engineer with his own
machine shop and a true motorcycle enthusiast. Back in those days if you
wanted something new for your bike, you either had to make it or have friends
who could make it for you at least half the time. Even though he is a media
specialist by trade, he follows in his father's footsteps by loving to ride
motorcycles and inventing.
Doing a lot of riding, he started to look for a cruise control for bikes that would make those long trips easier. As he
searched he noticed that there was a huge gap between the mechanical and electronic devices at the time. He couldn't
find anything that was safe enough, completely passive and didn't look terrible on the bike. Since he couldn't find
anything that he liked, he decided to work on something himself and the MagnaCruise is the end result.
One of the differences between the MagnaCruise and other aftermarket cruise controls is Harold's use of magnetic
force to control the throttle position. Harold has developed the MagnaCruise over the years to be e very nice workable
after market product for the motorcycle industry. The product comes complete and ready to installs right on the switch
housing of the bike. The unit hooks up with a fairly simple 3 wire
and 3 bolt setup. After installation, the unit will drop the throttle
immediately with a touch on the brakes. It can also be set, and
change settings by hand, a lot easier than old mechanical
controls. The unit uses just enough magnetic force to make setting
your speed control wherever you desire a breeze, yet the setting
can be easily changed or released. The MagnaCruise is safe and
can never lock or jam your throttle in the open position!
At present the unit is only made for, and fits, Yamaha, Suzuki
and Honda motorcycles, but Harold is hard at work on developing
MagnaCruise applications for other models also.
Harold tells us, "I want to thank my wife for her incredible patience. I want to thank Michael Spivey at: RD
Specialists in Grand Prairie Texas for outstanding excellence in parts production and 3D CAD work, Ron Davis with
whom the design drawings were made, and Richard White at D&S Kawasaki Honda in Arlington Texas."
To find out more about the MagnaCruise and see if the unit will fit your particular application, check out their
website at www.magnacruise.com. Harold assures us that he's hard at work making MagnaCruise useable on more
models of motorcycles including American iron. The Magnacruise control comes in black, chrome or a special order
polished aluminum ceramic coating and looks like it was made on the bike from the factory after it's installed. This
product is a winner! Now we just have to wait patiently for Harold to make one for Harleys so we can get ours! Check
them out and tell them you saw it in White Line Magazine!
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Warm Springs, Ga. Ride
Warm Springs, Ga. It has always been in my mind to visit the Little White House and
the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation and to see where Franklin Delano
Roosevelt came for treatment for polio.
Also I had in mind of riding north along the border of Alabama and Georgia which is part
Appalachian Mountains that runs to North Carolina. The road that runs along the top of the
mountains is just like riding the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Like all my rides
they are not well planned out. So when March 12 came I still hadn't made my mind up
where I wanted to ride. I was thankful that both locations were in the same (West)
direction.
When I came to the fork in the road near Eatonton, Ga. I headed southwest to Warm
Springs. I love to ride the back roads of central Georgia mainly because of the long flat
road that run for miles. To my surprise this would not be the case in the southwest side of
Georgia. It turned out be a weekend of riding flat roads and at times riding the curves of
the mountains. Thirty-five years ago when I rode in this area I must have missed the mountains in this section of
Georgia. I knew when you got into eastern Alabama there were some good mountain roads to ride from my early days
of riding.
I planned on getting on Highway 16 in Eatonton, Ga. (Home of
the Uncle Remus Museum). This country road would take me a
third of my way to Warm Springs. I would travel through the
towns of Monticello and Jackson, Ga. When I come to the city of
Griffin, Ga. (birth place of Doc Holliday) I would turn left and
head south on Hwy. 19 to Zebulon, Ga. At Zebulon I turned right
and headed to Concord, Ga. When I stopped in Concord to take a
pit stop I found a once thriving farming community until well after
World War II. In the late 1800's Roger F. Strickland started a large
and diversified agri-Business operation. His business operated in a
large two story building that took up a whole city block in this
small rural community. I climbed back on my bike and made my
way to Molena, Ga.
When I rode into Molena the first thing that caught my
attention was an old jail that was built back in 1900. If this is an
example of the jails in the early history of Georgia it would make
the modern jails look like a resort. I would hate to be locked up in
this one room jail for any length of time. Molena is one example
of the many small towns that have been bought up by
entrepreneurs around the state of Georgia and restored. The
architecture of these old town would be lost forever if not for these
businessmen.
My trouble began when I reached Woodbury, Ga. and I
realized that I was lost. As I was sitting on the side of the road
looking at my map, I heard a voice asking me if I needed help. I
told the gentleman that I was trying to find my way to Warm Springs, Ga. and that I pulled off the road to look at my
map. When I looked up there was a policeman sitting behind me. I began to think that things were starting to go down
hill from here. Office Harrison came over and induced himself and told me that he was an officer with the Manchester
Police Dept. He gave me written directions to Warm Springs which was very helpful.
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When I rode into Warm Springs and parked in front of the
Paradise Restaurant in the center of town, I looked around and saw
the Art in Motion Vintage Motorcycle Museum. Could this be the
museum that I had been hearing about? After having some lunch I
took a tour of the museum and took a few photos, I found some
great looking vintage bikes. The owner, Preston Evan, was out of
town and I didn't get to meet with him until the next day. After
touring the museum I made my way between the buildings and
visited the different antique shops. As I was walking around I saw
someone painting a mural on the front of a building. I introduced
myself to the artist and he told me his name was Rickey Churchill
and that he had been painting different murals through out the
building. Ricky gave me a tour of the Foto Excursion Photography
and he told that each mural represented a different street in Sturgis
or Daytona. When the Foto Excursion opens up you can have your photo taken on a vintage bike or your own bike.
After the tour I headed to the nearest grocery store and bought a
can of chili and beans then rode back to the motel. The next
morning after waking up and having some day old cereal at the
front office of my motel (at least I would like to think it was a day
old), I climbed on my bike and headed out to the Little White
House. The tour started in the museum which housed personal
articles and a 1938 car that Roosevelt used in Warm Springs. As I
came out of the museum and walked up the hill the Little White
House came into view. I began to imagine how this small house
look on the inside. The tour of the house began by coming in the
servants entrance. When you walked through the door you stepped
back into a time that was near the end of World War II.
To me the modest interior was not fitting for a President to live in even if it was the most modern kitchen
equipment of the time. From the kitchen you went through a short and narrow hallway into the front entrance. The first
set of doors took you into a room that was a living room on right side and on the left side was the dinning room. This
is the room that is famous for the Unfinished Portrait by Elizabeth Shoumatoff that she was painting on the day that
Roosevelt passed away. A finished and the unfinished portrait is on display in another building. When you walk out on
the back porch you will see the guard houses of the marines that
was guarding the president. Next you will walk through the
bedroom where he died. The Little White House and getting a
glimpse of how a president once lived was interesting to see.
As I was sitting in front of one of the antique shops some bikers
that lived in the area told me of a great ride. You can take
Highway 85 Alt. from Warm Springs to Hwy.190 which is also
called the Pine Mountain Scenic Hwy. The highway will run by
the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park. If you have a few moments
you can stop at the park and view the Pine Mountain Valley from
F.D.R.'s favorite picnic spot (Dowdell's Knob). The parkway will
end near Callaway Gardens and Pine Mt. Georgia.
When Sunday morning came it was time to ride home and I could hear the rain coming down on my bike outside. I
was hoping that the rain would hold off until Sunday afternoon. I knew it was going to be a long, wet ride home and
the ride would not be as enjoyable.
Tommy "Brother Bear" Pittard
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When I was contacted at the beginning of the year by Mario Boutin about the
Chameleon Oiler, I was immediately interested and arranged to have one sent to us to test
out.
We received the oiler a few days later and opened up the box to check it out. The
Chameleon Olier came complete with the oiler unit, all the connecting tubes and hardware
and a bottle of the manufacturer's chain lube.
Now to be honest, this is where we ran into the one and only real complaint we had
with this unit. We wanted to check out all the parts and the instructions so we could
familiarize ourselves with the installation. The instructions really need to be re-worked to
be more legible. I'm a 50 year old man and couldn't read the instructions without a
magnifying glass! The first problem is that the instructions really need to be made larger
even if it means having a 5 page instruction set rather than 3 pages. The pictures that are
supposed to show you where to install the unit, were too small and took more study than
any average guy wants to devote to it to figure out what they were showing you.
We were a little confused but thought it might just be because we don't do repairs for a
living. So we packed everything up and took it to one of our favorite mechanics, Don from
Two Wheeled Dreams, in Ft. Myers. It took Don a few minutes to decipher the
instructions too and he made the same comments we did about it needing to be bigger and
clearer. Don also pointed out that the English portion of the instructions didn't read quite right. Maybe it's a translation from their
native French, but the sentence structure just seems a little odd. Again,
this all falls under the one "complaint" about the instructions.
The unit comes with a bottle of Chameleon Chain lube. Most people
use a spray on wax on chains now-a-days, to keep oil from being slung
all over the place, especially on the back tire. The folks at Chameleon are
using a synthetic 190 weight lube which has such thick viscosity it feels
sticky like a wax does. To give you an idea of how thick 190 wt. oil is,
gear lube for the rear end of most standard pick-up trucks is only 90wt.!
With a confirmation from Don that we had read and figured out the
instructions right, we headed home to install this beauty on Gizmo's sport
bike. From start to finish took us about 3 hours, but we took extra care to
make sure where we ran lines and drilled holes and took a few smoke
breaks. A good mechanic should be able to install and program the unit
in about an hour.
After the unit was installed and everything cleaned up, we went through the programming routine for the oiler. The
manufacturer recommends that you set it up to deliver a 25 second burst every cycle for the first 30 miles to completely saturate
the chain before setting it up for routine oiling. The oiler is set up to deliver
these bursts every 3 minutes and 45 seconds while riding. After the 30 miles
was up we were able to reset the unit to deliver oil only in 5 second bursts
every cycle.
Overall, this is a very nice product. It's well made of good quality materials
and it performs as advertised after install. The lube that they supply doesn't
sling off the chain even under hard acceleration. Being synthetic, the lube
would be good for both new sealed "o" ring type and older chains alike. The
programming is easy to do and the LED light sets the looks of the whole unit
off, especially after dark!
We think that this unit will be a great benefit to those who are riding chain
driven bikes. The fact that you have a reservoir to put oil in and the unit's
automatic timed feed of oil to the chain, make it just as practical as spray on
lube / wax, especially if your memory isn't the greatest and you forget to keep
up on your chain lube on a regular basis. The lube is thick enough that there isn't a problem with oil being slung up on the back
tire. All told, the only thing we found that we didn't like about this product was the instructions. If you take time and use a
magnifying glass to read with, or if the company can improve the quality of the instructions, then I'm convinced they have a
winning product here. You can read more info for yourself at their website www.cameleonoiler.com.
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What a month it’s been. No, what a year. For over a year now, I’ve been on the rally committee for the Louisiana State
H.O.G. Rally, and 19-21 March, the event took place with over 4,000 in attendance. It was a lot of work to put on the rally, but
rewarding to see all the riders enjoying themselves. I have a monthly deadline for this article, and I was afraid I couldn’t get it
done in time, but all worked out and what you are about to read is what I typed today after handwriting the article on Tuesday
night. I’ve used a handwriting font and included a .jpg image of the actual pages I wrote this down on. For a writer with a
deadline, no matter the method, it is exciting to be able to fulfill it. Fortunately, the editor gave me a little leeway and allowed
me to get the typed format to him a little late. If you take a look at the
outline, you’ll see, there’s a lot of exciting things left to tell you about,
and at the end of the article, I inserted an email that I received this
evening (Thursday night), from the artist who completed the new paint
job on my Street Bob tins, which I am eagerly anticipating the arrival
of. So, stay tuned for next month’s exciting conclusion.
Dear Diary,
It’s March 24, 2009 and my article to “Whiteline
Magazine” deadline is looming. The Louisiana State
H.O.G. (Harley Owner’s Group) rally ended Saturday,
and I’ve been trying to get my breath ever since. I’ve never
missed a deadline, and I e-mailed Shadow, the editor,
earlier in the month to warn him that the article would be
coming at the 11th hour. As registration coordinator for
the rally, I’ve been planning and meeting with the other committee members for a year now. And for the
last two weeks, I’ve spent every bit of my spare time working on rally details. I poured over registration
forms and lists; I’ve answered tons of phone calls and emails and gathered up supplies and equipment.
And, during this time, I totally forgot what sleep was. Fortunately, we had a strong and dedicated
committee who worked together to put on a fabulous event for almost 4,000 H.O.G. members and their
guests. When one person needed help, another stepped up to the plate, and the volunteers came out of the
woodwork to offer their time. There were over 200 volunteers, each who put in at least four hours, and
most, much more. They are all wonderful, and we couldn’t have done it without them.
later....
Whenever I get an idea for a story, I either sit down right away, and pound it out on the keyboard, or
I walk around for days, sometimes weeks or months formulating the structure in my head. Sometimes I
write little notes in a file, on a piece of paper, a bar napkin, the back of a business card, or whatever
happens to be handy.
Last year I wrote about the Louisiana State H.O.G. rally in Baton Rouge and I knew I’d write about
the one in Shreveport this year. But, also I knew it would be a much longer story because of my close
involvement in its organization. What I didn’t know is that I would be writing it with pen on paper.
When the rally ended Saturday night, I didn’t want to strap my laptop on the bike. I travelled to
Sturgis with my lap top a couple of years ago, and somehow packed some items on top of it, and totally
wacked out the monitor. Ever since then, I’ve been reluctant to try to carry my laptop on my bike, so I
gave it to my mechanic to lock up in his trailer since he was one of the vendors packing up. I thought I’d
just get it back Sunday or Monday, but that didn’t work out. I went by his shop on Tuesday afternoon
(today) to pick it up. To my dismay, the power cable was missing. “Crap”, what am I going to do now?
With the story practically written in my head, I thought, all I’ll have to do is write it down the old
fashioned way. Maybe I can find a feather pen and a bottle of ink, turn off the lights and write by
candlelight? Hmmm..., NO! I don’t think I’ll go that far. A good old ball point pen and electrical
lighting will have to do.
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Ever since I started writing these diaries, I thought how cool it would be to make them look like my
handwriting. I’ve heard of software that converts your typed text to your personal handwriting, and
have intended to research it and purchase it.
Instead, with no cable to operate my laptop, I’m writing, and writing, and writing. I feel like I’m back
in third grade, where my teacher insists that I write 100 times “I will not talk in class”, “I will not talk in
class”, and so on.
Tonight I’ll keep writing, and when I get tired, I’ll stop, and that, dear reader will be where Part I of
this story ends. Tomorrow, I’ll scan my pages at work, upload some photos from my thumb drive, and as
promised, meet the deadline for the magazine. And, when I find my cable, maybe I’ll actually log on
and buy that software, or download some new fonts.
I don’t always use an outline. When I do, I don’t always follow it. But, in this case without the easy
scrolling and editing of the Microsoft software, I’m slightly handicapped. Here, I know, I don’t have
much opportunity for editing; deleting, inserting and re-wording, so I’ll try to follow an outline, and for
you it can serve as an index of the coming chapters in these journals.
OUTLINE
--Writing instead of typing story
-Web link from Ric showing ebay store (paint job)
--shipping my tins
--Ric’s bike in the shop, top end rebuild
--my bike in the shop, tins removed
--Ric comes home; no bike to ride; Ken offers his
Trip to Ft. Worth
My ride there (cold and windy and alone)
Pick up Ric at airport
Ken’s bike spends night at bar
meeting Wanda
The trip back to Shreveport
Ric’s party Monday night
Friday, pick up Ric’s bike, trip to Longview HD
Take Ric’s bike back to Ken
Saturday chapter meeting; Ric riding bitch
Saturday trip back to Ft. Worth; stop at Stroker’s
Saturday night in Azle, TX
Sunday breakfast and trip to take Ric to airport.
Feature topics
--Stroker’s
--Thompson Graphix
--The Rally; Confederate Railroad, dead skunk, 99 year old rider
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Still later...I have to rest my writing hand. This is going to take all night!
All of my regular readers know a lot about me through
my writings. They know that my husband, Ric, for
instance, has been working in Washington State for the
last 6 months. I may also have mentioned that we had his
bike, Miss Betty, a 2005 HD softail deluxe, in the shop for
a complete top end rebuild. This was a Christmas present,
and what better time to have it done than when he is out of
town, I ask?
We put 95” jugs on it, had high compression pistons
installed, 538/538 lift, 240/256 duration Cams, had the
heads ported and polished and bigger valves installed. We
added a race tuner and adjustable push rods. Finally, we added a Barnett’s police clutch, and splurged
on having the jugs and heads diamond cut so she would shine in the sunlight. He’s got 2 into 1
Screamin’ Eagle pipes on his wish list, and as soon as we’re done with the break in, we’ll add them and
dyno it. Then I’ll let you know the resulting horsepower and torque.
In Ric’s spare time, he likes to search for bike parts on e-bay. In fact, we recently found (he found) a
site that sells various types of pelts suitable for motorcycle seats. He’d been eying the stingray, and
found a pelt large enough to cover his solo seat. It had a “make an offer” icon, and a “buy it now” of
$70. We decided to “make” an offer” and put in $40, which was accepted. The pelt arrived a few days
before Ric arrived, and I had to hustle to get it sewn in and returned to our mechanic, Ken, to be put back
on the bike.
Terry, at TR Trimmers, in Shreveport understood the rush, and turned around the job in two days.
Terry has done work for us before. He once did a red and white, diamond tuck and roll upholstery job on
our 1965 Mustang, and ever since we’ve used him for our upholstery needs and refer all of our friends
and acquaintances to him, too. One only needs to take a look at his custom motorcycle and study the
intricate inlay in his alligator skin covered seat to know that they’ve stumbled across a true
professional. Anyone who sees his work up close will surely want to hire him. And, it doesn’t hurt that
he has fair and reasonable rates.
Ric was coming home for an unexpected visit, and now Ken would have to work overtime to finish Ric’s
rebuild, and I would have to jump through hoops to make sure he got it done in time for Ric to ride while
home. Neither of us expected it when Ric was informed by his superiors, that if he wanted to take leave
before the end of the summer, now was the time. On Monday morning, I worked with the airline to get
his ticket booked for the next Saturday. We had a $600 credit from an unused ticket when they
cancelled his leave back in December, and we used every bit of it, and a little more, getting him home this
time. The cost to fly into Shreveport is always high, but at the last minute, it is truly unaffordable.
Even if it were affordable, I wouldn’t pay $2,000 for a ticket from Spokane to Shreveport.
So, instead, I booked him into DFW (Dallas/Ft. Worth), and a plan began to form. Honestly, I can
be dangerous when I plan big, and I’m tenacious in carrying out the plan.
In a nutshell,
-Ken would finish work on Ric’s bike.
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-I would leave Saturday morning and ride Ric’s bike to Azle, TX,
about an hour past the airport, meet my brother, Johnny, who lives
there, and together, we would pick Ric up at the airport on the bikes.
Of course, I would have to ride “bitch” the rest of the weekend.
-Then, Ric and I would ride back to Shreveport on Sunday.
-The next weekend, we’d reverse the trip, dropping him off at
the airport on Sunday and I would ride home to Shreveport on his
bike.
It just might work. In fact, it did work with a couple of minor
modifications.
Side note: I can hear the rain outside, hear the thunder clapping in the
sky and see the flashes of lightning light up the night sky.
Occasionally, the lights flicker. I just may be writing this by
candlelight after all.
As I said before, Ric loves his e-bay, and a couple of weeks before he came home, he sent me an item number to look at. It
led me further to the seller’s e-bay store, and what I saw impressed me so much, I had to have one of my own.
I had been joking about getting a new bike. I currently ride a ’06 HD Street Bob named “Lacey” for her laced wheels.
She’s flat black, and I really loved the paint when I purchased her, however, as she has aged, a few scratches have appeared, and
there’s really no easy way to buff them out. Like I said, I love my bike. I love her power, and the way she rides, and Ric knew
I didn’t want to give her up, but he also knew I was dissatisfied with the paint. Not to mention, I’m sure he saw the big $
signs involved in buying a new bike. After all, I only have a few more payments to make before she is truly mine. So, he
came up with a solution – a custom paint job, and led me to Thompson Graphix in Minnesota.
As I perused the site, I was amazed at the quality of work. I’ve always threatened to put pink on my bike, and everyone
(except Sue) thought that it was a ridiculous idea. I looked over the site and didn’t find any pink schemes, but I saw a skulls
with flames paint job in bright lime green colors. I thought it would look great in pink, and would be awesome for Lacey. So,
I picked up the phone and called the artist. He told me that he had never done it in a pink color scheme, but was sure he could.
I briefly talked about price and told him I’d be in touch.
Another side note:
Skulls: YUK! That’s what I used to think. In fact, I totally disliked them and thought it was stupid the way bikers and
bike enthusiasts used them. I used to argue with Ric and my friend, John, about it.
Then one day, tired of arguing, I did some research. I found several references on the internet. One, in particular, was
most interesting and I read article after article on the different uses of skulls in religion, on pirate’s flags, in ancient art
work and more. I became intrigued – even sent the articles to John, and from then on, I, too, began using skulls on my bike,
clothing and accessories. At R.O.T. (Republic of Texas) rally last summer, I had my skull cap on my horn cover painted
pink, and the first of the pink was on Lacey. I added the skull cover just after reading the articles, but the skull cap was blue,
and I couldn’t have that for long Now, I was contemplating a new paint job that would completely change the look of my
bike, and would include the pink skulls and flames. Once again I picked up the phone and called Todd at Thompson
Graphix. It only took a moment for me to tell him to send the contract over. I signed the contract and paid the $500 deposit.
And, the wait began. He told me he had openings in March, and if I booked now, he’d give me a discount, and the contract
reflected that. I asked if he could get it done in time for the H.O.G. rally, but he was uncertain. He said a lot would depend on
the weather; the temperatures and the humidity could affect drying time, he told me. He said to pack it up and get it to him
as quickly as possible.
Now my job was to get the tank and fenders removed, collect packing materials and pack and ship the tins. I knew that
getting the tins removed wouldn’t be a problem, since as I tell everyone “I have the best mechanic in the world”. But, I didn’t
anticipate that he would be sick and would spend several days at the hospital undergoing tests. This was definitely going to
put me behind schedule. But, I’m happy to say that he’s going to live, and with a little luck will be around for a long time to
continue wrenching on Miss Betty and Lacey.
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My co-workers saved all the bubble wrap and boxes to use in shipping. Ken returned to work and his team (his brother)
got my tins removed in a couple of hours. I picked them up and Sue and I (mostly Sue) spent a couple of good hours packing
them up. Sue even taped together box panels to make a larger, more suitable box. Mike loaded the heavy boxes in the back of
my pick up and I headed to the UPS store to send them on their way. At the store, I struggled with the awkward size of the
packages, but finally dragged them to the scales, where I found that they weighted 36 and 42 pounds respectively. I held my
breath as the UPS worker told me that with $500 insurance on each, the total would be $135 and it would take 5 days to
arrive in Minnesota. I dared to ask how much overnight would cost. When it exceeded $400 per package, I decided I could
wait.
The packages were dropped off and I went to the Shreveport Harley-Davidson dealership for a rally committee meeting.
My excitement was uncontained, and I shared with everyone what I was planning.
Each day I logged on to the UPS website and tracked the progress of my precious cargo across the United States. One
day, I even called Todd just to chat about the impending paint job. He informed me that he had the pink paint on order and
expected it to arrive in a couple of days. I mentioned to him that I was retired from the Air Force and worked on Barksdale
AFB. He told me that he always gives a 10% military discount and thanked me for my service. He said that he would begin
sanding and preparing the tins for paint as soon as they arrived. And he held true to his word. When I called him a couple of
days latter…yes I called him again, (you can’t tell how excited I am, can you?); he already had them sanded, had repaired a
small dent, and had primered them.
As work progressed, I stayed in touch and emailed him about “Whiteline Magazine” mentioning that I was going to write
about him. Those of you who have read my previous journals, know that I always give credit to the vendors, mechanics, shops,
and service people whom I find deserving and interesting and informative for you, the readers.
Less than two weeks after he had received the tins and two weeks before the start of the H.O.G. rally, I sat down at my
computer at work to check my email and I found a final invoice and a slew of pictures of my almost completed paint job. He
informed me that he had to do one more sanding and clear coat, and it would be complete.
As I looked at the pictures, I was almost in tears at the beauty of the work. I’m not kidding. The work was even better
than I could ever have imagined. I showed everyone at work the pictures I had received. I printed some out to show everyone I
knew, and I emailed them to almost everyone in my contact list – whether they ride or not. Comments I received back were:
“Wow” “What more can I say’”
And,
“That’s the best paint job I’ve ever seen”.
In an email to Todd, the artist, I asked him to make sure he signed his work, because I’m sure he’ll be famous one day.
It’s two weeks before the rally; my schedule is full, to say the least. I emailed Todd again to see if I would have the work
back in time for the rally, and he replied with the answer, “No way I can get it there. I wouldn’t dare ship it without at least
another week for it to cure.” I was slightly disappointed, but understood his reasoning. Still, as I’m writing this, I’m waiting
to receive them, and next month I’ll share with you pictures of them back on my bike.
As you know, the Street Bob is fairly blacked out, and this paint job is costing me as I replace the black with chrome, one
piece at a time. I’ve already added chrome upper and lower rocker covers.
In addition to the chrome, I’m adding pink. Imagine that! I found some pink caiman on line. Same place we found the
stingray, but the store is awaiting a shipment which they’re expecting soon. And, I’m awaiting the phone call so I can
purchase it and get Terry at TR Trimmers to sew it in my seat.
And, I powder coated the pipes vivid black, and powder coated the heat shields bright pink.
...much later - It’s 30 pages (handwritten), and four hours since I began writing, and I’ve barely made a dent in the outline.
My hand is numb. My eyes are drooping, and it’s time for me to sign off until next month.
So, dear readers, you’ll have to wait to hear about our adventures in Texas and more about the
H.O.G. rally. I said this would be a two part story, but at this rate, it could turn into a “Memphis”
saga, (regarding a several part story I wrote last year).
Until then – Ride Safe!
References: www.ostrichmarket.com,
www.thompsongraphix.com,
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http://www.answers.com/topic/skull
Event though his time is limited because of his duties with the military, our man in the field (and coincidentally my "nephew")
Goose tries to send in things about and from our service men and women as often as duties allow and we're proud to present it to
our readers as often as we can. We have long supported our sons and daughters in the military and delight in seeing their
involvement in the motorcycle community too. Here is what Goose has for us this month...
CSM (Command Sergeant Major) Osvaldo Martell has started a ride here
that I thought would interest your readers. The ride is intended to promote
motorcycle safety and awareness and will leave from the Wheeler Army
Airfield once a month and ride various routes ending in a lunch stop. This
month the ride went down to Waikele and had lunch at the Chili’s and then
returned to the airfield. Everyone had a great time and the CSM intends to
make this grow and try to present a new piece of safety equipment each
month. Thanks to SSG (Staff Sergeant) Ray Black for these great pictures of
the ride.
Goose
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Well, its that time of year again. The air show is back and this one was very special for me. I have always been fascinated with
WW II aircraft and there are always some at the air show to check out , but this year, thanks to Shadow and the Disabled American
Vets, I got to go flying in a B25 Bomber! Her name is Panchito, The original Panchito was named after the feisty rooster in the
1943 Disney film "the Three Cabarellos". This aircraft was built in 1944 in Kansas City, KS it is powered 2 Wright R2699Cyclone
14 cylinder air cooled radial engines rated at 1700 HP each. The air craft has a wing span of 67' 7"and a length of 53' 6", it has a
max speed of 272 MPH an can fly up to 24,500 ft. The B25J Mitchell Bomber can carry 3,000 pounds of bombs an was armed
with Thirteen .50 caliber Browning machine guns.
The B25 achieved worldwide fame on April 18, 1942. Sixteen B-25's under the command of Lt. Col .James Doolittle, were
launched from the aircraft carrier HORNET in a daring raid on five Japanese cities
After being driven out to the aircraft by Skip Hapner, one of the passionate folks who helps bring Florida International Air
show to town, I met the flight crew and pilot and was then asked to sign a waiver. That made my heart skip a beat or two, but
looking at the plane made my heart beat that much faster and I knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to live a dream. I was
able to talk to the pilot and owner, Larry Kelly. He told me that he bought this particular beauty 11 years ago and uses it to show
his respect to the men who flew these aircraft in WWII - and to promote the DAV. I will get to that in a minute. The crew chief,
Guy, instructed us on entering the plane and we climbed in for a briefing on safety and they went over the different positions and
jobs of the various areas of the plane. The B25 had a crew of 6 the pilot, co- pilot, Bombardier/Navigator/Turret Gunner/Engineer,
Waist Gunner/Radio operator and the Tail gunner/Armorer. I was assigned the waist gunners seat, looking out over the 50 cal
machine gun what a great spot to take photos. We wrestled with the harnesses, untangled all the straps and figured out which
buckle latched on to which part and we were ready to fly.
We taxied out to the runway and, I have to admit, I was a little nervous because I really don't like heights. But, as the plane
rolled down the runway an lifted off, I forgot all about my fear and knew I was going to have a kick-ass time. I settled in, relaxed
as much as I could, and began to enjoy the ride. We climbed to about 1500 feet and leveled off and it made me think of riding my
bike down that beckoning, open stretch of road. The take-off and flight was surprisingly smooth. After we leveled off, we were
then allowed to unbuckle all those straps and harnesses and move around to take pictures and experience just a little of what the
servicemen had to go through to maneuver around in this tin can. The noise was excruciating and, if it wasn't for the headset, it
would have been unbearable. I can certainly understand why most of the men who flew in these planes became deaf later in life. I
don't know how they did what they had to do, man the guns, watch for enemy aircraft, and deal with life and death situations inside
this very tight and uncomfortable environment. They did what they had to do to come back alive.... simply amazing. The flight
lasted about 30 minutes and I could have stayed up there for 30 hours. Between the nostalgia of the plane, and the beauty of the
coastline of Charlotte County, I was in heaven...literally with my head in the clouds! This was one of the most fantastic things I
have ever done and I will relive this day over and over. So, if you see me standing there with a big silly grin, with my arms
outstretched to my sides, and I'm making airplane noises...you know where my head is at! I gotta say thanks to the pilot and crew
for an amazing experience. You guys were great!
Now, back to the DAV. After my flight I talked to Terry L. The President of the local chapter Disabled American Veterans.
He told me that the DAV, not only helps disabled vets, but also their families, widows, and the homeless vets. All the DAV 's
services are free. Working with the VA, they help with the labyrinth of paperwork and give direction on what to do and where to
go next. They provide voluntary service to help people obtain benefits and assistance for the disabled vet and their families. This is
some great information to have and to pass on to any vets you may know. If you're looking for a way to say "thank you" to our
servicemen men and woman who have sacrificed their own health and safety for our Country, and maybe have a little spare time,
this would be a great organization to get involved in. Remember, these vets were disabled defending our freedom and should not
be forgotten or ignored. They should be getting the very best medical care and rehabilitation that money can buy...and then some!
The loved ones left behind due to the ultimate sacrifice made, should NEVER have to worry the basic necessities of life for them
and their children. The idea of a homeless vet is NOT acceptable in my opinion. Sorry I got on a little rant there, but as an ex-Navy
man, I feel very passionate on this subject. Anyway, back to Terry and the DAV. They do a lot of wonderful things for the vets and
the community and are always involved in things to help bring attention to their service AND the service of our vets to this
country. Even with their busy air show schedule, the flight crew even made a visit to a state nursing home, telling stories, making
friends, and making the day a whole lot brighter for some folks who really deserve it. These are just some all-around good guys
who do some very good things for a lot of people.
For more info on the DAV, visit their website at www.dav.org
Once more, thanks to the DAV for helping our vets, and thanks to the crew of Panchito for the ride of a lifetime
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have lots of room to add places, so send in the name
of your favorite shop or biker friendly establishment
and we'll make sure everyone knows about them!
Florida Events
Apr 01 - 04 2009
ROCK-N-WHEELS
Live Oak, FL
Info: 386-792-1510
Apr 10 - 13 2009
Freedom Rights Rally
14th Annual
Tallahassee East/Monticello
KOA, FL
Info: (386) 943-9610
Apr 11 2009
Fun-N-Sun Charity Poker
Run
Ft. Myers, FL
Info: 239-707-4667
Apr 13 2009
Freedom Ride 2009 14th
Monticello, FL
Info: 386-934-9610
Apr 18 2009
Band of Bikers
Motorcycles, Musi
Tampa, FL
Info: 813-661-9402
Apr 19 - 26 2009
ETA Motorcycle Cruises
Miami, FL
Info: 888-711-7447
Apr 19 2009
Casino Run
Bonita Springs, FL
Info: (239) 353-1967
Apr 23 - 26 2009
Campground/Leesburg
BikeFest TM
Okahumpka, FL
Info: 352-267-0298
Apr 19 2009
Pink Ribbon Run
Ormond Beach, FL
Info: 386-672-6323
Apr 24 - 26 2009
Emerald Coast Bikefest
Holt, FL
Info: 850-855-4661
Apr 24 - 26 2009
Leesburg Bikefest 09 13th
Annual
Leesburg, FL
Info: 352-365-0053
Apr 25 2009
Biker Pancake Breakfast
Mount Dora, FL
Info: 321-946-4838
Apr 29 2009
Escort The Wall That
Heals
Marianna, FL
Info: 850-227-4600
Apr 30 - May 03 2009
Thunder Beach Rally
Panama City Beach, FL
Info: 850-249-7627
May 03 2009
"Love Shouldn't Hurt"
4th Annual
San Antonio, FL
Info: 813.247.5433 ext 325
May 09 2009
PUNTA GORDA
BIKE NIGHT –
"Takin' it to the Streets"
Downtown, Punta Gorda FL
Info: 941.916.0168
May 09 2009
MUSIC &
MOTORCYCLES
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
Info: 813-780-1414
May 23, 2009
6th Annual Blood Drive
Sarasota , FL
Info: 941-377-7310
May 29 - 31 2009
Swamp Fest MC Rally
No. Ft, Myers, FL
Info: 239 995 2141, ext
145/239 849 9065
May 01 - 03 2009
MASH Bash
Naples, FL
Info: www.gatoralley.net
May 02 2009
AMVETS Riders
Chapter 312
North Port, FL
Info: 941-763-9644
May 03 2009
Bingo For Boobs Ride &
Event
Orlando/Sanford, FL
Info: 407.257.2696
Rossiters Harley Davidson
330 Cattleman Rd
Sarasota, FL. 34232-6300
941-951-6106
Manatee River Harley
Davidson
624 67th St. Cir. E.
Bradenton, FL.
941-745-2429
Harley Davidson
of Ft. Myers
2160 Colonial Blvd.
Ft. Myers, FL
941-275-4647
Shops
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Daytona Harley Davidson
290 N. Beach St.
Daytona, FL
386-253-2453
Open Road Motorcycle
Hwy 17 Punta Gorda, FL
941-575-4474
Thunder Action Cycle
18290 Paulson Dr.
Port Charlotte, FL
941-766-0663
Biker Friendly
Victory Lane
4150 Hancock Br. Pkwy.
N. Ft. Myers, FL
239-995-0340
Boot Hill Saloon
310 Main St.
Daytona, FL
386-386-9506
Print Publications
Full Throttle Magazine
850 Dunbar Ave.
Oldsmar, FL 34677
800-889-8180
Born to Ride
P.O. Box 3021
Brandon, FL 33509
813-661-9402
Florida Motor Sports
Mag #178
2430 Vanderbilt Beach
Naples, FL 34109
239-597-9588
The internet is a great tool and that's why we are an internet based magazine. To reach more people! We want to keep the
look and "feel" of a paper magazine, but we also want to give you useful information. In that light, we give you some of our
favorite website links.
Larry T Beach 98.9
Motorcycle Jewelry
Motorcycle Parts and
Accessories
Show Bike Lights
Milledgeville Thunder Rally
Best Harley Links Info
Sentry Fuel Treatment
EZ Rise Trailers
Motorcycle Jackets
J & P Cycles
Motorcycle Publications
Motorcycle Saddlebags
www.RPMMagazineny.com
American Cycle Accessories
Full Throttle Magazine
Spokes and Power
Born To Ride Magazine
Fog Hollow
JC Whitney
US Rider News (formerly Dixie
Rider)
Cycle-Parts.com
Thunder Press
Diamond D Parts Locators
Wind Talk Magazine
Motorcycle Online
Custom Chrome
Drag Specialties
Canadian Biker Online
Leather Jackets
Motorcycle City On Line
Magazine
Bux Tools
Exotic Sportbike
Run Central
Classified Ads
Quill Exhausts
Link & Search Sites
Motorcycle Manufacturers
Dirpedia.com
Ironworks Motorcycle
ZAESY.com
Florida Bike Nights.com
Guilty Customs
Places of Interest
Drawstring Bags
Wholesale Levi’s
myBusinessLinks.net
Ironhorse Writer
New York Biker
Splittin' the Breeze
Biker - Jon
Bikerkiss.com
Easy Biker
EZ Loading Trailers
Kendall Johnson Customs
Thunder Action Designs
Slick's Scooter Schedule
J H Choppers
Gum's Favorite Links
Bike Links
Bourget's Bike Works
YoYsearch
Harley Davidson
Biketrade
Exile Cycles
Zepti.com
Kawasaki Home Page
Triumph Motorcycles - Official
Website
Suzuki - American Suzuki Motor
Corporation Motorcycle & ATV
Division
Motorcycle Education
Safe Cycle Training, LLC.
ABATE of Florida
American Motorcyclist
Association
motoschool.com
Wheels in Motion - Motorcycle
Safety Training
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White Line Magazine seeks potential
“Miss White Line”!
White Line Magazine is looking for women to be a
"Babe of the Month". Guys, send us in photo's of your
lady (with her permission of course!) or gals... you
think you got what it takes to show off as a biker babe?
Must be at least 18 and will have to sign release.
Entrants will be voted on by general public and a tally
of votes will determine winner. Winner will be
crowned Miss White Line Magazine.
Events? Parties? Rides?
Below are email addy’s you can use to submit to
different sections of White Line Magazine.
In future issues we will be expanding our events
listings and calendar of events so that you have the
widest possible range of things to do in the biking
community. If you know of any ride, event or party
that you think would be made better ( mo betta) by
having a few hundred of White Line readers at… then
send listings to us at [email protected]
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Managing Editor
[email protected] ….......……...…Owner
[email protected] .................... Submit
pix, enter contests, or just to send us praise or
complaints.
Sales Positions Available.
White Line Magazine is growing quickly! Because
our magazine is so greatly accepted, we have positions
for advertising sales staff. The amount of money you
can make, is only limited by your enthusiasm and
drive. A generous commission, a fun atmosphere,
some leads provided, and the chance to get in on the
ground floor of the best biker magazine bar none make
this an ideal full or part time job. Contact Shadow at:
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about advertising in our magazine.
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in the name and dates of someone for the Memorial
Page.
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or send a resume to
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for Ice to chill at, or a band to be reviewed.
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