27th Annual Cycle World International

Feature Articles
Meet the Staff ..........................................................1
Chilin' With Ice .....by Bobby S................................ 20
The Shadow Knows..................................................2
Events and More...................................................... 22
Event Coverage ...MoD Save the Babies...................4
Where's Willie Contest............................................. 23
Event Coverage ...MoD Save the Babies...................5
Pinky's Passion ......by Mary B. ............................... 24
Event Coverage ...World International..................... 6
Pinky's Passion........ by Mary B............................... 25
White Line Road Store .............................................7
Event Coverage ...Full Throttle Expo ...................... 26
Event Coverage ... Good Luck Run ..........................8
Event Coverage ...Full Throttle Expo ...................... 27
'Toons for the Road by Jerry King ...........................9
Event Coverage ...Full Throttle Expo ...................... 28
Babe of the Month ...................................................10
Event Coverage ...Full Throttle Expo ...................... 29
Babe of the Month Calendar....................................11
Event Coverage ...Thunder by the Bay..................... 30
Shop Talk .......V-Force Customs.............................. 12
Event Coverage ...Thunder by the Bay..................... 31
Shop Talk .......Kirk Taylor.......................................13
Event Coverage ...Thunder by the Bay..................... 33
Cover Story .. the Wrench ........................................14
White Line Remembers the Fallen........................... 34
Cover Story ... the Wrench .......................................15
Our Favorite Links .................................................. 35
Event Coverage ... Ft. Myers ....................................16
Horoscopes by Carrie M. ......................................... 36
About the Magazine .................................................17
Horoscopes by Carrie M ..(cont) .............................. 37
Miles of Smiles by William K. .................................18
Contact Us............................................................... 35
Fun and Games .......................................................19
Index of Advertisers
Rock n Rumble
Stitch on Time, Inc.
Open Road Motorcycles, Inc.
Toy Movers
Betty Ross Candles
Buz Music
Hip's House of Horsepower
Redz Custom Airbrush
Florida Vixens
Ft. Myers Bike Night
Green Thumb Nursery
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 love my job.
fact that our magazine is different from other print
magazines but gives you the same feel. One of the
reasons we are able to do that is the great people who
work with us to make this magazine what it is. And
what it can be.
I get to do things and meet people that "ordinary"
bikers never get the chance to do. I get to ride to
different locations all over the state, and occasionally,
the country, going to events. I get to talk to people
about my favorite passion, get involved with things
that make that passion safer for all that share it, and get
involved with events just to get together and party with
other riders. And I get to call it a job!
We are very lucky and I am very proud of the return
of Tommy Pittard this month. Tommy has been under
the weather lately, but we're glad he's feeling better.
Tommy helps us out by covering events in Georgia and
in parts of South Carolina. He's a talented writer and a
very good photographer and we're always happy to
have him writing with us. This month Tommy has
gone a long ways towards catching us up with events
from his neck of the woods, with no less that 3 articles.
Thanks Tommy!
One of the aforementioned things that I've gotten
involved with is the upcoming Rock n Rumble. This
event will be held at the Immakolee Regional Raceway
on Saturday Feb. 13 and looks like it should be a whole
day of good times. We are very proud to be working
with Paul Jennings on this and future West Coast Rock
n Rumble events. Come down and meet Karen Stoffer
of the Geico Racing and world record holder Hip
Kachel. There will be open runs for bikes, a bike show,
time trials and a burnout contest as well as vendors
galore. Stop by the White Line Magazine booth and
say hello because I plan to be there personally.
Another of our wonderful roving writers is the
incredible Mary Baker aka Pinky. She finished up her
story about her trip to Memphis last month and this
month relates another happening in her life and riding
in Louisiana. We always enjoy her tales and from the
email we have received, you do too! We are looking
forward to her covering the 105th Anniversary Party at
Harley Davidson for us.
That's the rumble, the rockin' is going to be supplied
by two bands, Head Count leading, and Liquor Box
headlining. Both of these bands rock, but Liquor Box
puts on a show that rivals any "big name" band and
blows away some!
We also want to offer our condolences to her for the
loss of her friend Ray Rouleau, who passed away on
New Years Day. Our hearts are with you Pinky.
One of the cool features of this event is the fact that
there are planned "Rally Sites". Riders can meet up at
these sites at 11:00 am and start the party, and then ride
to the Raceway from the Rally Site at 1:00 pm. For
more information about the Rock n Rumble just click
their name or their ad elsewhere in the magazine and
go to their website. I hope to see you out at the event!
Well, I think that's about it for this month. I have to
finish up the layout of the magazine and get everything
posted, and then I have to .... hmmm ... did I say how
much I love my job? Oh yeah, it's how I started this
column this month.
Sounds like "words of wisdom to me".
As you might be able to tell, when I get involved
with a project I believe in, I can't seem to shut up about
it. Believe me, if you meet me at an event and show
any interest at all in our magazine, I will proudly
expound on what I feel is my best work, White Line
Magazine.
I love my job!
Ride Safe and Free
I enjoy letting people know about what I feel is the
future of motorcycling entertainment magazines, and
how our magazine fits into that future. I'm proud of the
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16Th Annual Ride to Save the Babies
Atlanta Motor Speedway Hampton , Ga. - This is
the new location for the March of Dimes Ride To
Save the Babies. The biggest charity ride for bikers in
the southeast took place this October 7, 2007. It was
the 16th Annual March of Dimes Ride to Save the
Babies. This is the Premiere ride of the South which
began in 1992 and over the last sixteen years has
raised over five million dollars for Georgia’s babies.
Last year with the help from bikers and volunteers
more than two hundred thousand dollars was raised
for the March Of Dimes. This event is open to club
riders, individual riders, old riders, new riders and
anyone who cares about babies. This is the sixth time I
have ridden in this event and every time I hear the
engines start up my pulse and breathing increases. I am amazed at the number of bikers that are lined up on pit row to
make their three laps around the track. When I made my three laps around the track Lakewood Fairground was on my
mind but now it is just became a memory. This year
there were more than one thousand bikes with at least
five hundred passengers registered. This is getting to
be a must-ride for me each year and to help raise
money for the 133,000 babies in the state of Georgia.
One hundred percent of rider donations will benefit
the expanded Georgia Newborn Screening Program.
The highlight of my day was when I got to talk
with Bill Elliott of Dawsonville, Ga. Rhubarb Jones of
Eagle 106.7 FM introduced Bill Elliott as the first
super champion of any sport from Georgia. I found
out for a donation Bill would take you a few laps
round the track with him.
Team Disturbed, a motorcycle stunt team, was on
hand to show their latest tricks and aerobatic skills. I am always amazed to see these guys and gals do their tricks on
these crotch-rockets. I would like to try some of these
trick but I would probable bust by backend.
When the bikers found out they could only ride at
thirty-five miles per hour around the track there was a
lot of grumbling but once on pit row the complaining
subsided and the excitement of the ride took over. I
was thinking that this ride was not going to be like
riding down the middle of Atlanta. When I heard the
first hundred bikes come roaring around the fourth
turn at the speedway my heart started pounding and it
was something to see.
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After their three laps the riders and passengers were treated to a lunch that included hot-wings, slaw, potato salad
and B.B.Q. sandwiches from Buffalo’s Southwest Café of Metro-Atlanta. The live entertainment was provided by an
Atlanta-based band called J.B. Walker and The Cheap Whiskey Band. This is one of the greatest southern rock bands
in the southeast in my opinion. This band has stood the test of time in the music business. This is one band that is the
favorite of many bikers in the state. I heard that J.B. loves to entertain the troops overseas. He has played for troops in
Somalia, Haiti and Bosnia. J.B. Walker has donated his talent to the March of Dimes for more than thirteen years. I
love to hear J.B. and his Cheap Whiskey band play.
When the end of the day came the winners of the bike show was announced and a brand new 2007 Kawasaki
Vulcan1500 Classic motorcycle was given away. With every two hundred and fifty dollars that you raised you were
given a chance to win the motorcycle.
I will always remember riding in this event and riding through downtown Atlanta. I am glad that I can say that I
rode in the last ride at Lakewood and the first ride at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Last year I didn’t think you could
improve on something that was already awesome but this year I was proven wrong. The event was better than ever and
very well organize. I can’t wait until next year to ride the track again and be a part of the history of the Atlanta Motor
Speedway. I will hate that I will not get to make the ride through downtown Atlanta again. Greg Becker and John
Woodruff are the Co-Chairmen who have organized one of the largest charity rides in the state of Georgia. Each year
this pair of supermen do an excellent job. Thanks to all the sponsors and bikers that donated. I found out Sunday that
the bikers are still the best people in the world. When next October rolls around, I will be in Hampton, Ga. to support
the March of Dimes ride. For more information, visit the March of Dimes web site at www.marchofdimes.com, or call
1-888-MODIMES
Photos and story by ...
Tommy Pittard
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27th Annual Cycle
World International Motorcycle Shows
Atlanta, Ga. - This is the second weekend in a row that I headed out to the World Congress Center for a bike
show. The 27th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows had taken place from January 18-20. On
Saturday morning I was up bright and early to make the trip to Atlanta. The weatherman on TV was talking about
snow in and around downtown Atlanta. I did not want to believe him so I headed out. Half way to Atlanta and the
more I listened to radio about the snow, I decided to turn around and head back home because of the snow. I still did
not want to believe it was snowing in Atlanta because we were just getting rain.
Sunday was one those days you wanted to leave the bike at home and go in a car with a heater. The temperature
was hitting around twenty-five degrees and the wind chill made it even lower. The weatherman was saying it was
going to be sunny but very cold and a possibility of ice on the roadway. I can deal with the cold but not the ice on the
highway.
As I was making my way down each aisle checking each vendor what they had to sell my eyes came across a
familiar face at a booth. Like always I could not remember the names of bikers that I have met. I have come to know
him as Hawk Herriman and his wife by the name Dove. They live near Danielsville, Georgia. I met Hawk and Dove a
few years back when I started covering some of the C.M.A. events and the Sunday morning services. I had noticed
during the past year that I had not seen their smiling faces at a bike event. Hawk told me that he was still with the
C.M.A. but now is with Fast Lane. Fast Lane is a new branch of the C.M.A. in the Georgia area. The Fast Lane is a
network of bikers that focuses primarily on the ministry to sport bikers. I have come to find out that the C.M.A. has
water or coffee for the body or a friendly word for the soul.
The Boss Freestyle Stunt Team put several awesome shows during the day. I watched them doing wheelies and
jump from one ramp to another. I got a kick out of watching them ride around inside a large steel ball. On the Edge
Bicycle Stunt Team did about the same stunts without a motor on their bike last weekend. These muscles powered
bikes made the sweat pop out on them when they were doing their stunts. Either way I could not do the stunts that
either teams performed during their shows. I can also tell you that both teams put on a fantastic exhibition for their
audiences.
I was glad to see that the Worlds Fastest Motorcycle returned to Atlanta this weekend. I like talking with Dennis
“BuB” Manning, the owner of the BuB Streamliner and manager of BuB Enterprises. Dennis has designed and built
six of the eleven fastest motorcycles in history. Chris Carr piloted a v4 500 hp. motor down the Bonneville Salt flat to
set a world record of an average speed of 350.884 mph. This year I had the opportunity to talk and meet with Jeff
Boyle, the electrician for this bike. Jeff told me about the six miles of wiring and the design that went into making it
easier to work on this rocket bike.
I saw a sign that read “Cal” Machine. I began to wonder where I heard that name Calvin Rayborn II before. I
finally remembered that it was at the Old Mill Motorcycle Museum in Juliette, Ga. One of Calvin’s leather racing
jackets is on display. At the end of 1969 Dennis Manning began to work on a streamliner to be powered by a H-D
Sportster engine. Three year before his death Cal set a land speed record of 265.492 mph. He would say later that
setting a record at Bonneville was harder than winning at Daytona. Calvin was born in 1940 and died at a club race in
New Zealand in December of 1973. Mr. Rayborn was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. Also I came
across a Harley-Davidson that was owned by Joe Petrali. Joe set a one-mile record of 136.183 mph at Daytona Beach
in March of 1937. A record that was held for eleven years until Rollie Free broke it at Bonneville on a Vincent. During
his racing career he won forty-nine AMA national championship races.
The family-oriented series annually attracts nearly 600,000 attendees who turn out to see the latest products that the
motorcycle industry has to offer. International Motorcycle Shows have provided enthusiasts an up close look at more
than 800 new models of street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, ATVs and watercraft from major manufacturers, as well as
new concept bikes, vintage bikes, OEM sponsored demo rides and more. I come to find out that most of these events
are similar to the year before except you can see latest models of bikes and new vendor products. Anyway you look at
it, the aisles are filled with bikers that are crowding around vendors booths. I think overall, the 27th Annual Cycle
World International Motorcycle Shows was a great place to go during cold months of winter. This event helps you to
find more motorcycle accessories and maybe a few cleaning supplies. To find more about this show go their web-site
www.motorcycleshows.com.
Tommy Pittard
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New Year's Day Ride
Milledgeville, Ga. - January first more than
seventy bikes met at the Milledgeville Mall to
ride to the Ole Times Country Buffet just outside
of Macon, Ga. to eat some collars and black eye
peas for good luck. Riders from Gray also joined
up with them at the Mall.
The bikers were ready to ride and go an
eat, Howard Brown lead them out of the Mall
parking lot and onto Hwy. 441 around noon and
headed to the restaurant. At the signal light riders
made a right on Hwy. 22 to Haddock, Ga. and
then on to Gray, Ga. One p.m. the cold and
hungry riders rode into the parking lot of the
restaurant to have some good country food. Later the Forsyth, Ga. riders arrived at the restaurant.
During the day I had the opportunity to talk with
Steve Wiley from Dixie Bike Fest and Harvey
Holloway of Milledgeville who is also part of the
C.M.A.
While everyone was eating Howard was busy
giving away door prizes. Some where alone the line
I won a T-shirt. During the meal a 50/50 drawing
was held and more than 200 dollars was raised. Fifty
percent was given to a very thankful biker that has
been having some medical problems.
This ride should be called the New Year Day
Charity Ride. Because the last few years this group
of riders has helping different riders from the
area. This reinforces what I have always been
saying that bikers are the greatest people in world
and ready to ride their bikes to help some one in
need. Next New Year Day if you want to have a
ride with some awesome bikers and eat some
good food come to the Milledgeville Mall.
Photos and story by,
Tommy Pittard
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When photographer Chad Dion and I started discussing a special Babe of the month for the
sweetheart month of February, he said he had perfect choice from the Florida Vixenz lineup. It
was the way he said it that caught my attention. Holly, our stunning 19 year old sweetheart,
showed how right Chad was!
While this beautiful blue-eyed blonde isn't posing with a motorcycle for these pictures, she
tells us " I love both fast cars and fast bikes! "
Her sparkling blue eyes and her ready smile shows her enthusiasm as she goes on to say
how much she enjoys her career at present. " I really like modeling. I have been doing it for
about 2 years now and it's great. I really enjoy it."
In between her modeling gigs and her work with the Florida Vixenz, Holly enjoys letting
her hair down and " just hanging with my friends... or going shopping... or... BOTH!"
We think you will agree she does make a great Babe of the Month too. Here are more
pictures of our special Valentine's gift to you the reader.
Enjoy!
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V-Force Customs to unveil its first custom bike at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination
Daytona, Bike Week, 2008
Vinnie DiMartino and Cody Connelly, founders of V-Force Customs, will introduce their
first custom bike since leaving the popular television series, American Chopper, when they
appear at Daytona bike week February 29, 2008.
DiMartino and Connelly will begin a year-long 12-rally tour when they join Rob Hassay’s
ProTour on February 2nd in Cincinnati, Ohio at the V-Twin Expo. “This gives Vinnie and me
our first chance to get away from the shop but more importantly it allows us to visit with
everyone and personally thank and shake their hands, ” Connelly said. “Then we’ve got to
rush back to the shop to get the bike finished for Daytona,” DiMartino added. At each event
people can register to win this inaugural bike, which will then be awarded to one lucky winner
at Daytona bike week, 2009.
Company spokesperson, Jeff Bartucci, president of BikerDATA.com said, “V-Force
Customs began its new venture in the fall of 2007 with the goal of building one of a kind
motorcycles that will fulfill their customers’dreams and be passed down from generation to
generation.” Bartucci added, “When you couple the high industry regard these guys enjoy with the sponsorships they’ve acquired
and then add in their incredible skills, we’re expecting 2008 to be an awesome year for V-Force Customs.”
Early sponsors of V Force Customs and/or the inaugural bike build include: R&R Cycles, Racing Innovations, RacePro
Motorsports, Dupont, Rivera – Primo, Wilwood Engineering, Nub Graphix, LoJack Motorcycle Recovery Systems, NGK,
UPS,
Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona, Renegade Wheels, Direct-Lift, BikerPics.org, Team Synergy Coatings, Born to
Ride Magazine, Liquid HorsePower (Manhattan Oil), Tail Gunner Exhaust, Shock Doctor, The Biker Guide Magazine, Ocean
Waves Sunglasses, Ray C. Wheeler Ind., BikerRogue.com and BlingMaster Polish. Bartucci added that because industry support
has been overwhelming it’s best to check the website for a current list.
To learn more about V-Force Customs, get updates on personal appearances and the Inaugural Bike Build, visit the company’s
website at www.VForceCustoms.com.
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Custom Design Studio Drive Side Caliper Bracket Cover
Anybody who has a drive side caliper bracket that is welded to
the frame knows what these are for. The weld on tabs look great
molded and painted to match the bike’s paint job. The problem is
when you tighten the bolts down to their torque specifications, the
paint blisters up and looks unprofessional. With these covers
designed by Kirk Taylor you just put a couple of dabs of clear
silicone on the backside of the cover and you’re done. They are
raw aluminum so you can paint, polish or plate to your needs. To
remove, just poke your screwdriver from the backside and they’ll
pop out with little effort. MSRP $40/pair.
To order call (415) 382-6662 or email
[email protected].
Custom Design Studio Generator Oil Filter
Adapter
This adapter allows you to install an oil filter in place of the
generator on models that have an alternator left case (knuckle, pan
or shovel). This one is superior to others on the market with 360
degree indexing designed by Kirk Taylor for easy oil line routing,
only 5/8” thickness so installing a long oil filter without starter
plug interference is no problem. It increases oil capacity and is 1.5
pounds lighter – all these benefits for $75.
To order call 415-382-6662 or email
[email protected].
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The Wrench bike shop has been around for quite a while, but for the
last 7 years it's been owned and run by an intense, talented young man by
the name of Brad Ruel. Brad was a customer of the original Wrench, a
builder by the name of Bart. But when Bart was ready to sell the business,
Brad was quick to step in and bring his own unique vision to life.
"But we don't do anything today that the original Wrench did back then," Brad tells
us. "There was a lot of problems when I first got started. The first month I had the shop,
the mechanic I had got into and accident with a customers bike, my insurance hadn't
kicked in yet... it was a mess. Then he left and I had to pick up working on bikes real
quick." Brad shrugs lightly as he continues, " after that I decided to try building my own
bikes. The first one I built won the national Easy Rider Show, the second one won
second place at the Rat's Hole Bike show, then the 3rd and 4th bikes won again at the
national Easy Rider Show."
It's not hard to tell that Brad has some very original and unique ideas that are
appreciated by the motorcycle community. All you have to do is check out any show that
Brad has a bike entered in and watch the crowd's reactions. " I figure I had some good
ideas, so I went into building my own frames and went on from there."
And go on he did. Brad just recently
moved his shop to Sarasota into a larger
building to continue his building of the
Wrench's legacy. The new shop has 11,000 square feet of space and
houses equipment and crew to allow them to make gas tanks, frames,
handle bars, primary covers, custom swing arms and so much more.
They even have their own paint booth on premises so they don't have
to take even that out of house! " I believe we have a good core group
of personnel here to offer what no-one else can. We do all this stuff in
house so we have more control over the results."
Brad broke into the industry and is still known for their unique
single side swing arm. " I got that because I always wanted a Ducatti
when I was younger. When I finally got one, I was like 'wouldn't that
be cool on a Harley'. So I made one. That's really how I won the first Easy Rider Shows, with that single sided swing
arm. I'm the only one in the industry doing a billet one, so it's different
from anyone else's. It's a patented design!"
While that single sided swing arm may be Brad's claim to fame
originally, he has gone a long ways since then. His creative touch is on
everything that rolls through the shop from frames to gas tanks. " We
even have our own wheel designs," Brad says with a smile. " We have
something here to offer everyone. We do service on bikes. We have
several bikes out there that people have had built somewhere else, but
we are re-painting them. We work on sportbikes and have a line of
parts for them. We do frames for American V-twin and we do frames for
metric motors. We really do have something to offer everybody here."
Brad keeps things real in this shop. His designs and vision are
transferred into cold hard metal and he is constantly working towards
his goals. But he still remembers his roots as he talks about his bikes compared to other builders. " There are a lot of
very good builders out there making some beautiful bikes. But this is what I mean when I say we have something for
everyone. Some of the custom bikes out there go for 100, or 150 thousand dollars. There are areas of the country
where that's the equivalent of a house!" Brad pauses and chuckles a little as he adds, " You know what they say, you
can take the boy out of the trailer but you can't take the trailer out of the boy! We offer bike kits as low as $16,000 and
have our Stinger model, which is our most popular model, for about $30,000."
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Brad's Highest priced bike to date was about $68,000. That's
still a good chunk of money, but still in the affordable range for a
larger portion of the riding population. " I have nothing against the
builders who are getting $150,000 for a bike, I mean if someone
was going to give me that much I would take it. But I also think a
part of the high price is you are paying for a name too."
Brad is working hard to bring his name and the Wrench's good
name up to that household status that so many builders like OCC
or Trotta or Ness share. He is always at work to make a quality
product and to do as much as possible in-house. This keeps more
of the quality control at Brad's fingertips.
" I think one of the things that makes us different and unique is
just how much we do do in house. Just about everything about our
frames is unique because we can make them here. Our axle blocks
hold dual element LED tail lights with recesses machined into the axle block. Our axles have dual axle adjusters, front
and back, which we call a posi-lock system. This gives a lot more stability to the axle. When you take off, if the axle
only has an adjuster on the front, then the axle can torque out of shape some. By locking it front and back it prevents
that and makes the bike a lot more stable. Another thing is that we
defiantly have a unique shape to all our axle blocks. We have a
'spear' and a 'devil's tail' and several styles."
Brad thinks about it a second and then continues, " A lot of
what makes us different is that we don't just build a product and
then shove it down people's throats. We have 7 different styles of
frames, that will take any style of motor. So there is a lot of
individualism to each one. Each frame is uniquely different, but
each one you know you are getting a Wrench product."
Brad also looks towards the future. He continues to work on the
Wrench's line of frames and bikes but also tries to foresee what the
market will do. " I have my frame line where I want it. I have the
bike line where I want it. I think we are going into some times here
where the market will probably go towards customizing what
people already have for a while. Even though we may be headed into a recession, even though I know of shops closing,
I think if you offer people a good quality product (which we do)
and you ask decent price for it, then you are still going to sell
stuff. I lost a few dealers last year, and I know there are shops
going out of business left and right, but I had a record year. The
proof is in the pudding."
Brad keeps busy "proving that pudding". His creations
continue to win awards in shows, like his win at the Thunder by
the Bay event that was in Sarasota the same weekend that he had
his grand opening at his new location. He continues to grow his
business and his style at the same time. He gives a good quality
product for a good reasonable price. Check out more of the great
line of products that they offer on their website The Wrench
Online or stop by the shop in Sarasota. You'll see and understand
why this Wrench lives by a Golden Ruel!
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that month in that state, repair shops, biker
friendly bars and restaurants and what print
publications are available.
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A little Mexican boy goes into the kitchen where his mom is
baking. He puts his hands in the flour and wipes it all over his face.
"Mom, look, I'm a white boy!" His mom slaps him in the face and
says, "Go show your father!" He goes into the living room and says,
"Look Dad, I'm a white boy!" His dad slaps him hard in the face and
tells him, "Go show your grandmother!" The boy goes into his
grandmother's room an says, "Mira abuelita, I'm a white boy"! His
grandmother slaps him in the face and sends him back to his mother.
His mother asks him, "See, what did you learn from that?"
To which the boy replied, "Sure did. I have only been white for five
minutes and I already hate you Mexicans!"
--- Buzz, Bartow, FL
Brrrr, February...some cold ass stuff anywhere north of Tampa!
Luckily, I'm just south of there and am enjoying some awesome ridin'
weather in paradise. I've got a great way to share the heat...don't
forget it's Valentine's Day this month (February 14th - it's the 2nd
Thursday of the month)...do it up right regarding your better-half and
I guarantee you'll stay nice and warm for the rest of the winter.
That's my plan anyway. Other than that, laugh a little...that'll get ya
warm from the inside out!
John went to visit his 90-year-old grandfather in a very secluded,
rural area of West Virginia . After spending a great evening chatting
the night away, John's grandfather prepared breakfast of bacon, eggs
and toast. However, John noticed a film like substance on his plate,
and questioned his grandfather asking, 'Are these plates clean?'
His grandfather replied, 'They're as clean as cold water can get
em. Just you go ahead and finish your meal, Sonny!'
For lunch the old man made hamburgers. Again, John was
concerned about the plates as his appeared to have tiny specks around
the edge that looked like dried egg and asked, 'Are you sure these
plates are clean?'
Without looking up the old man said, 'I told you before, Sonny,
those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them. Now don't you
fret, I don't want to hear another word about it!'
Later that afternoon, John was on his way to a nearby town and as
he was leaving, his grandfather's dog started to growl, and wouldn't
let him pass.
John yelled and said, 'Grandfather, your dog won't let me get to
my car'.
Without diverting his attention from the football game he was
watching on TV, the old man shouted, “COLDWATER, GO LAY
DOWN NOW, YAH HERE ME!!!”
--- Jeannette, Punta Gorda, FL
A biker is stranded on a desert island, all alone for 10 years. One
day, a gorgeous blonde walks onto the beach wearing a wetsuit an
scuba gear. She comes up to the biker and asks, "How long has it
been since you had a cigarette?"
"Over 10 years," replies the biker.
The sexy blonde unzips her waterproof pocket on her left sleeve
and pulls out a fresh pack of cigarettes. The biker takes them, lights
one and takes a long drag. "Man, oh man, is that good!"
Then she asks him, "How long has it been since you had
whiskey?"
He replies, "10 long years!"
Again, the sexy blonde reaches over and unzips a waterproof
pocket on her right sleeve, pulls out a bottle of whiskey and gives it
to him.
The biker takes a long swallow, then another, and says, "Wow,
that's some kick-ass stuff!"
The blonde starts to unzip the long zipper that runs down the front
of her wetsuit and asks, "And, how long has it been since you have
had any fun?"
The biker gets really, really excited and can't contain himself as
her unzips the zipper lower and lower. "Oh Jesus! Don't tell me
you've got a Harley in there!"
--- Sunshine, Ann Arbor, MI
Two blondes are walking down the road when one says to the
other, "Look at that dog with one eye!"
The other blonde covers one of her eyes and says, "Where?"
--- Destyni, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Two bikers went to a gas station that was holding a contest: a
chance to win free sex with a fill-up. They pumped the gas into their
bikes and went to pay the attendant.
"I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 10, if you guess right you
win free sex!"
"Okay," agreed one of the bikers, "I'll guess 7."
"Sorry, the number I was thinking of was 4," replied the attendant.
"Come back and try again!"
The two bikers road and road and road, emptying their tanks as
quick as they could and then headed back to the gas station to fill-up.
Again, they went to pay the attendant and were told to pick a
number.
"Two," said one of the bikers.
"Nope, sorry it's 3 this time," the attendant replied. "Come on back
and try again!"
As they walked to their bikes, the one biker says to the other, "I
think this contest is rigged."
"No way!" said his buddy. "My ole lady won twice last week!"
--- JD, Greenville, TN
A Kansas farm wife called the local phone company to report her
telephone failed to ring when her friends called - and that on the few
occasions, when it did ring, her dog always moaned right before the
phone rang. The telephone repairman proceeded to the scene, curious
to see this psychic dog or senile lady.
He climbed a telephone pole, hooked in his test set, and dialed the
subscriber's house. The phone didn't ring right away, but then the dog
moaned and the telephone began to ring. Climbing down from the
pole, the telephone repairman found:
1. The dog was tied to the telephone system's ground wire with a
steel chain and collar.
2. The wire connection to the ground rod was loose...
3. The dog was receiving 90 volts of signaling current when the
number was called.
4. After a couple of jolts, the dog would start
moaning and then pee.
5. The wet ground would complete the circuit,
thus causing the phone to ring.
Which demonstrates that some problems CAN be fixed by pissing
and moaning!
--- DR, FL
Laughter keeps ya warm! Submit a good joke and share the
heat...
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Countdown Maze
Hint...It's all in the title!
Created just for fun by Momma Lyd
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A few weeks ago we went down to check out Cape Coral’s Bike Night.
We always have such a nice time at this event, it's a favorite of ours!
We walked the strip a few times, got some good shots & talked to some
real friendly people. Then we decided to stop and listen to the band for a
few. Well that turned into a few more and then a few more, we liked them
so much we actually stayed and watched their whole set. They did a great
job with the cover songs they preformed and their original stuff really
rocked out as well. Singer/guitarist Tim Grobe has been in the business for
over 30 years and it really shows. He can play a guitar like you wouldn’t
believe. It makes the experience more enjoyable when you can tell the
performer really is enjoying being up there and just totally gets into the
music. I also noticed one of the band members was quite a bit younger than the rest and that made me wonder if he was related to
one of the other members. When I got a chance to chat with them for a few after their set, I found out that there is a father/son duo
in this band. It was one of “dad’s” dreams since the day he first found out he was having a child “I hope one day we will get to
jam together” – well I guess he got his wish. So I bet by now you’re wondering what band it is I’ve been talking about, huh?
They go by the name “The Mixx” you can check them out at
http://www.myspace.com/themixxrocks. Don Young – Bassist, Danny
Young - Guitarist-Vocalist, Tim Grobe - Guitarist-Vocalist, Dave
Savage - Drummer-Vocalist make up “The Mixx”.
As soon as they were done tearing down after their set they had to
jet. They were scheduled to perform down the road at a local biker
friendly bar “The Dek”. It was a nice little place, I really like the feel &
set up of the tiki like bar out front. It really makes for a unique place to
go check out a band jam out. In the worst seat you still get a good loud
experience and are never too far from a refreshing beverage. The Dek
features live
music several
nights a week
and drink and
food specials
as well.
If you’re ever looking for a spot to hang out in down town Cape
Coral, go check out The Dek. It is located at 4704 Se 15th Ave. Cape
Coral, FL 33904 or on the web at http://www.myspace.com/thedekbar.
You can give them a call to check there schedule but chances are pretty
good that you’ll catch the Mixx there as well, it’s one of their favorite
places to jam. Before I sign off I just have to say one last thing,
Thanks for the sticks man!
Until next time,
Ride Safe,
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Going on vacation? Planning a ride? Or just plain want to
know what's going on in the world? THE place to check is
right here on White Line's Events & More ! Click on any state
name and it will bring up another page with events lists for
that state for the month, as well as any bike shops, biker
friendly bars and restaurants and print publications. This is
THE place for biker information! We still 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
Feb 01 - 02 2008
Iron Horse Parts Bike Nite
Lecanto, FL
Info: 352-746-7655
Feb 29 - Mar 09 2008
Bike Week Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
Info: 386-255-0981
Feb 02 2008
Iron Horse Parts & Rolling
Thunder
LECANTO, FL
Info: 352-746-7883
Feb 29 - Mar 02 2008
AHDRA - SEP Bike Week
Nationals
Gainesville, FL
Info: 336-924-2095
Feb16 2008
4th Annual Ride For The
Kids
Bristol, FL
Info: (850) 643-2235
Mar 01 2008
Michell's First Annual Bike
Run
Miami, FL
Info: 305-592-5433
Feb 23 - 24 2008
Swamp Cabbage Bike show
LaBelle, FL
Info: 239-246-3045
Mar 01 2008
DeLand Bike Rally 4th
Annual
DeLand, FL
Info: 386-738-0649
Feb 29 - Mar 09 2008
Bike Week Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
Info: 386-255-0981
Feb 29 - Mar 02 2008
AHDRA - SEP Bike Week
Nationals
Gainesville, FL
Info: 336-924-2095
Feb 28 - Mar 09 2008
First Turn Lounge
Daytona Beach, FL
Info: 361-290-5960
Shops
Rossiters Harley Davidson
330 Cattleman Rd
Sarasota, FL. 34232-6300
941-951-6106
Manatee River Harley
Davidson.
624 67th St. Cir. E.
Bradenton, FL. 34208-6087
941-745-2429
Harley Davidson of Ft.
Myers
2160 Colonial Blvd.
Ft. Myers, FL
941-275-4647
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
Mar 18 - 31 2008
The TERRI SCHIAVO
Memorial Run
Saint Petersburg, FL
Info: 970-426-9093 or 970769-3803
Mar 22 2008
Easter Bunny Toy Run 5th
Ft. Myers, FL
Info: 239-772-8550
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Biker Friendly
Victory Lane
4150 Hancock Bridge
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
Magazine
#178
2430 Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
Naples, FL 34109
239-597-9588
Here's the game. We hide Willie's face somewhere in the magazine. ONLY THIS FACE is used for contest
purposes, not pictures that have Willie's face and body ( like the monthly cartoon or our business card image, or
headline banner). We may enlarge, reduce, fade, or even re-color the image, but it will be this exact image seen
here.
When you find Willie in the magazine, send page# and approx. location on page to
[email protected] for your entry. Mark your email subject line with "Where's Willie 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!
January Winner
It may have been too easy to find Willie this past month, we were flooded with responses! But that's all good, at least we
know a lot of you are trying to find him each month. Last month's winner by random draw was "Croaker" DuBois, from
Beaver Falls, PA. Croaker found Willie on lucky page 13 in the Ft. Myers Bike Night ad. Congrats Croaker, a White Line
Magazine T-Shirt is on it's way to you.
Willie is hidden and waiting for you to find him. Good Luck!
Answers to Fun and Games Page
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2007 was a great year, and 2008 promises to be even better. Each time
a new year arrives, it gives us an opportunity to turn over a new leaf, to
make resolutions, and to plan for a new start. The gyms are full of people
who have resolved to finally lose those extra pounds. The smoking
cessation classes are filled to the brim and the financial advisors are
working overtime to help those who resolve to get their finances in order.
Yes, a new year gives each of us an opportunity to review what went
wrong in the previous year and a chance to plan to do better in the new
year. In short, each new year gives us hope for a fresh start and dreams of
good fortune.
I have had the distinct pleasure of bringing in the New Year amongst
friends and family, recollecting the good times in 2007 and making plans
for even better times in 2008. All my children were home and safe. I had
Happy New Year texts and phone calls from friends and family, testament
to the jubilation and anticipation of the future.
In mid December, I sat with some of my HOG (Harley Owner's Group) family and planned a full schedule of rides and events
for the coming year. On December 30, over 40 of us attended the tailgate party, a precursor to the big event, the Independence
Bowl. I must, not regrettably, admit that I didn't actually make it inside the stadium. But I did get a picture taken with a giant
replica of the Colorado Bull mascot. As the crowds thronged into the stadium, I knew that someone had to watch the grill, the
food, the personal belongings, and oh yes, the beer, and I was up to the challenge. I sat with my husband and friends, Jay and
Jeanie, enjoying the relative solitude that followed the great tailgate party and reveling in their company. Jay was proudly adorned
in his baby New Year costume and my husband was dressed as Father Time. We were only 25 yards from the stadium and could
see the west end zone, a sea of red, depicting the huge showing of Alabama fans in attendance. We could hear the roar of the
crowd as great plays were made and the disappointment of the crowd when horrible plays or those even more awful referee calls
were made. Throughout the day, I met so many new people, including an oil salesman,
a promoter who threw t-shirts from a giant cannon, my friend's children, and even a
jeweler, but I was most excited when the bikes began to show up. There were HOG
members who somehow talked their way through the gates and roared onto the scene.
And then there were the five bikes and eight members of the Longview HOG chapter
who loudly made their entrance. They didn't stop at the gate, didn't ask for permission
to enter, but just made their way through the parking lot where they easily found their
fellow HOG members of the Shreveport Chapter. We weren't hard to find. We were
having a lot of fun and we had a giant HOG grill with the bar and shield proudly
displaying to all present that we were there. Not caring who won or lost the game was a
bonus because I could concentrate on making new friends and sealing in concrete,
friendships of old acquaintances as we spent the day together. It is truly an event that
began to make it feel like the new year was going to hold so much promise, and thus far
it had not let me down.
On New Year's eve, I attended a party at Harley's, a local biker bar, and enjoyed
music and food (no, I think I forgot to eat, getting so caught up in the activities.) Again,
Father Time was by my side, but Baby New Year could not stay up so late, and was
tucked snuggly in his bed with his bottle in his hand. The owners of the establishment
put on a great party and even raised some money through cover charge and door prizes
to present to the foster care program of Shreveport and Caddo parishes. Bikers are a
distinct crowd, each with a unique background, and come from all walks of life, but one thing for certain that we all have in
common is our dogged attention to raising money for those less fortunate. This is evident in the Toy Runs we support, the
charities we give money to and the organizations we belong to. I am proud to be a part of this community. I was put in charge of
selling the raffle tickets and I must say, did a damn fine job. I was also handed the task of pulling the string at midnight to release
the balloons from the ceiling – this I did not do so well. The most important thing at midnight on the New Year is always to turn
and plant a big, wet, juicy kiss on my husbands lips, and this was my priority. I saw the bar owner's partner coming toward me and
chastising me, all in fun, that I had forgotten my important duty. OOPS!
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On New Years Day, January 1st, 2008, I awakened with a slight headache to a chilly day in the mid thirties, with high winds
whistling through the trees. It was all I could do to suit up for what would be a 200 mile round trip ride to Lake Of the Pines in
Texas. When I arrived at the HOG house, adjacent to our dealership in Shreveport, there were already several bikes there and
there would be many more to arrive before we made our noon departure.
We had 24 bodies and 17 bikes making the ride that day. We picked up a
few more at the truck stop in Greenwood and we lost a few in Jefferson,
no doubt to the cold temperatures. The route that Todd took us could not
have been better as we traversed Highway 729, listed in Hog Tales
magazine as one of the best roads in the United States. And to think this
was my first time to ride it. At the dam, we stopped to eat our sack
lunches, the wind whipping around us and the cold chilling us before we
packed up and headed for Shreveport. In retrospect, I can't think of a
better way to start the New Year.
Finally, our new leadership in Shreveport HOG took over the reigns
and conducted our first General Membership meeting. We counted over
130 members present, more than we've had in a long time, and more than
I think we've ever had for a January meeting. The team worked hard to
put together a party to bring in the New Year. Following our monthly breakfast charity ride, members began to arrive. Our
dealership gave a 10% discount on purchases to all members one hour prior to and one hour after the meeting. We dressed in
Mardi Gras garb to bring in the season, a huge deal here in Louisiana. We had fruit and a chocolate fountain, and coffee, soda and
water for the members. During the meeting we had a balloon drop of our
own and gave out door prizes. We threw beads, played Mardi Gras
music and even used the dreaded Silly String. Note to self: this is not a
great idea, as it is not so easy to scrape off the tiled floors. And, after the
meeting we had a meal of Gumbo and rice followed by a short ride to
Dixie Gardens.
The ride had been unplanned until the previous evening. But the
members understood and supported it, because we had lost one of our
own. Our fellow HOG member and friend, Ray Rouleau, passed away
on New Year's Day. We chose to honor his life by riding to his family's
house, where we presented our HOG flag which had graced the walls of
our meeting place, to his son Rick. We can always get a new flag, but
never get back one of our lost members, and we wanted his family to
have it. Rick was moved to tears by the presentation as his wife stood
strongly by his side. He recounted his early memories of riding and told us he had ridden his Dad's bike just this morning. As
Rick told us stories of riding with his Dad and how much Ray had enjoyed it and enjoyed being a part of our group, several
members were caught wiping a tear from their eyes.
Yes, losing Ray reminds us that tomorrow is never promised and to live for today, cherishing each moment with our friends
and family, even as the New Year holds hopes and dreams for a fresh start. I wish all of you the very best in 2008 and implore you
to hold close those dear to your heart, and make great memories this year, so you can look back with no regrets.
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Full Throttle Magazine hosted their 3rd annual Motorcycle
Expo and Bike Builder Invitational this past month, on the 26th
and 27th of January, at the Harborview Center in downtown
Clearwater, FL. As usual the event was a big hit with the
motorcycle community and our own Ice and his lady Care were
on hand to check things out for you
The weather on Saturday the 26th was just about perfect for a
SW Florida day. Even though it's just January and a major part of
the country is locked in a frigid winter, temperatures were
expected to climb to the upper 70's for the afternoon. Arriving at
the Harborview Center in Clearwater, and finding a place to park
was the first obstacle to overcome. In no-time at all we were
parked and heading around the parking area to check out the
vendors outside. From the looks of things it was going to be good turnout.
One of the first places our intrepid reporters found was the
booth of Logic Motorcycles. Big Rick Hoffman, who is instantly
recognizable from the GEICO advertisements featuring him with
the GEICO gecko "tattooed" on his arm, was on hand to greet Ice
and Care and talk to them about their motorcycle line. These are
some great looking, well made bikes with a style all their own.
Keep an eye on these pages as we are hoping to have Rick and the
Logic Motorcycles company on a future cover for White Line,
with an article to give you a better look at these hot custom bikes
and their builders out of Salem Ohio!
After talking with Rick for a bit, Ice and Care continued to
check out the rest of the vendors outside before heading into the
big event inside. Special thanks goes out at this point to Paul and
Tracy Allen, Tony Ciance and all the staff at Full Throttle
Magazine. When Ice and Care went inside they were greeted and
helped by the security staff at the door and taken to the Full Throttle booth to receive their event press passes.
Everyone was friendly and helpful and little time was spent going through the formalities to get their passes.
"Everyone was real nice and down to earth," Ice tells us, " I even spent a few minutes talking to Paul Allen (publisher /
owner of Full Throttle Magazine) before I realized he was a big wig with the event! He was a real friendly guy to Care
and me!"
This huge event covered the whole Harborview Center. There were displays and vendors downstairs and the bikes
entered in the build off upstairs. With an idea to shoot as many pictures as they could and talk to as many people as
possible, Ice and Care set off.
"The Build Off going on upstairs was something else. There
were so many different and really cool bikes entered in the show it
was going to be tough judging them! There was everything from a
bike made with real wooden parts to a bike done with an alligator
that the guy trapped, skinned and used on the bike! There was
even custom sportbikes as a category," Ice tells us. "We must have
sent a couple hours upstairs just looking over all the bikes there
for the Build Off Invitational! One of the cool things was the way
they had everything arranged up there, you had plenty of room to
walk around and check out all the entries from all angles. It was a
perfect way to display the bikes and made it easy for the judges and for the everyday people who were scopin' out the
bikes to get around them and see them."
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After satisfying their cravings for the new and unique
from Florida's custom builders, Ice and Care proceeded
downstairs to check out all the vendors and the celebrities
who were present for the show. Full Throttle had arranged to
have plenty of "eye candy" on hand other than the bikes. The
first of the featured celebrities that they were able to meet
was none other than Playboy Playmate of the month for
November 2005, Raquel Gibson.
" One of the things I really liked was that everybody was
real down to earth. Raquel posed for a picture with me no
questions asked. She was a real sweetheart!" Raquel is a
Clearwater native who made it big in the modeling world.
It's always a pleasure when she graces any event!
Some of the other personalities that were on hand at the
event for people to have their pictures taken with were Erin M.,
Maxim's Hometown Hottie for 2007, and Nikki Lee, Miss Full
Throttle 2007. Michele Smith and the American Thunder TV
crew were also on hand doing filming for an upcoming episode of
the hit TV series. The Ice Cream Man from Hell was wandering
around cutting up with the crowd as well as selling things from his
own booth. ICMfH is a wild personality who is well known as a
Master of Ceremonies, event coordinator and promoter and
definitely not for the timid or mild of heart! He is pictured here
with his trademark tongue hanging out posing with Care.
The beautiful Sadie, co-host of Tampa's new The Zone TV
show (and magazine) with Paul Allen, was also there with this
month's Full Throttle Babe of the Month Aubrey.
" Everywhere you looked there were all kinds of different
vendors. They had everything from bike parts to leathers to tshirts. There was a lot of cool stuff there. One of my favorites was
the booth that had molded parts for the bikes. They were really
cool!" Ice tells us, " You could have 3d stuff coming out of the
tank. They had one that was skulls flying out of the tank, it made it
look like it was possessed and the skulls were coming out of the
surface!"
Whether you were looking to see new ideas in custom
motorcycles, or meet and greet a Playboy Playmate, or buy some
accessories for your ride, the Full Throttle Motorcycle Expo fit
the bill. It was a good day and worth the drive up from South
Florida.
"My only real complaint was that I didn't win the tattoo contest," Ice says with a grin, " But hey, there's always
next time! "
With so many things to see and do, we've included another whole page of pictures from the event. If you have a
chance to go to this event next year, do so. You will be glad you did!
Ice and Care
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Downtown Sarasota is a quiet place filled with picturesque shops and good restaurants and people strolling along
checking out both. It's an idyllic place just a few blocks from Sarasota Bay.
And in the first part of January, the concrete echoes with the rumble
of big V-Twins, custom motorcycles, sport bikes by the hundreds, and
the laughter and noise of thousands of attendees to the Thunder By The
Bay event. This annual event held in downtown Sarasota is one that
thousands look forward to and it just keeps getting better year after
year. This year was no exception.
We had the unique opportunity to view this event from two different
perspectives this year as Ice picked up some part time work as a
security guard for the event, and worked the Manatee Convention
Center where some of the events and bike shows were held, and
Shadow was there to cover the happenings at street side as he wandered
the crowd talking to vendors and attendees.
Ice: I was lucky to get to work at the convention center this year.
There was quite a bit of the event held there. One of the things I liked
best was that all the celebrities that were there were easily accessible.
They were out there having a good time and having fun doing what
they do. The whole attitude seemed to be as much about having fun as
about the competition between them.
Shadow: It was the same way with the builders and vendors that
were displaying at the downtown site. I saw a lot of builders and
businesses that might be competing with each other talking together
and putting their best face on for the attendees. It was a great
atmosphere. I think that's one of the things that makes this event
special. And it seemed to me that this year's event was a LOT larger
than it was last year. There were new areas and streets closed off with
vendors exhibiting there.
Ice: There were a lot of people talking about that. They figured attendance was up something like 30% over last
year! I got to see more of the "structured" side of the event with the things going on at the convention center. We had
the cast from The World's Deadliest Catch there and we had all kinds
of top notch builders there. We also had lots of vendors there at the
convention center too. A lot of the crowd hung out outside where we
had the safety demonstrations and the stunt bike riders, but there were
also a lot roaming through the convention center too. There were a
couple bands that played in there and kept the people rockin'. It was a
really good turnout!
There were a lot of nationally known personalities at this event, both
out pressing the flesh with their fans and customers, and inside
competing with their creations against each other. Vendors from all
over Florida and even all over the country were there to represent their
products.
And the people attending this event were as varied as the vendors
were. We saw everyone from older adults in business suits who obviously never rode a motorcycle before in their lives
to young kids ooooh-ing and ahhhh-ing over the fatastic paint jobs and sparkling chrome.
Ice: That was another cool thing about this event. It was billed as a family event and they did a really good job of
keeping it all family oriented. It was a wide range of people that attended. I thought it was cool seeing people that
didn't look like they were really into motorcycles having a great time and really looking at all the different things on
the bikes they were walking past.
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Most of the big name builders were at the Manatee Convention
Center for the bike show competition. Ron Finch was there with
his artistic motorcycle creations, as was Eddie Trotta, Shorty from
Shorty Inc., the Detroit Brothers, Vagabond Chickies,
Chopsmith and of course The Wrench, Brad Ruel. Just about all
of these big name celebrities in the motorcycle industry were there
talking to their fans, signing autographs and posing for pictures.
The general atmosphere was great!
And bike builders weren't the only side of the industry
represented either. You could easily find several booths selling
leather goods to compare with each other. Most of the local biker
magazines were represented as were a few of the local TV shows.
Shadow: One of the things I really liked about the vendors
outside was that I saw several different items for sale which were
brand new products. I mean, I was impressed with the sheer
number of vendors and saw quite a few that I know personally, but
seeing new vendors and new products always makes my day. It's a
sign that the motorcycle industry is still growing and drawing in
people everyday. My favorite new product was from Outlaw
Designs over in Winterhaven. They had a really cool product that
allows one person to load a bike onto a trailer by himself and
holds the bike in complete safety. It was genius!
New products like the one shown by Outlaw Designs were in
evidence at several booths. John McKay, who backs the great
print magazine and TV show, Born to Ride, was announcing a new magazine called Biker Profiles. Everyone from
jewelry shops to leather goods had new products to start the new year off right.
And of course what good is any bike event if you don't take a look at the bikes themselves? Every style and type of
bike was represented there in the parking along the street.
Choppers, Pro-Street, Stock HD's or sport bikes, there was
a little bit of everything there.
Ice: It was really cool when the builders all went
downtown on Sunday. You could just see people looking at
those custom built bikes and then look at their own bikes in
their mind's eye. I wonder how many little things will show
up on people's home customized HD or Kawasaki that they
saw there?
No matter how you look at it, the event was a rousing
success and a fun couple days in the process. But since
words just can't seem to do the event justice, we'll leave
you with pictures to whet your appetite instead. Here's
hoping Ice or I will see you there next year!
Shadow
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? Aquarius
– the Water Bearer–
? Taurus
– the Bull–
January 20 –February 18
April 20 – May 20
The chili days of February bring many runny noses and even
a few tears this year but you wont let that get in your way.
By the 4th or 5th you're already ahead of your schedule for
the month, way to go! On the 9th and 10th a few buds try
and do something nice but it ends up causing more problems
than it's worth. You long for some form of romance on the
13th and 14th, if you put a little effort in you shouldn't have
any problems getting your way. One of your least
favorite
family members makes an attempt to move up on
your liked list on the 17th, 18th and 19th but you're not sure
if they are sincere, only time will tell. On the 22nd a
problem at home makes an even larger problem at work, get
to the bottom of things before it's too late. On the 26th get a
jump on next month by wrapping up that project you've been
so diligently working on.
Well it's leap year again and you feel like jumping for joy on
the 2nd, 3rd and 4th due to a new special someone in your
life. On the 7th, 8th or 9th a tough decision will be put in
front of you but if you take a few minutes to review your
options it shouldn't be to hard to decide. Family or friends?
I know it's a tough decision but on the 12th or 13th you'll
hove to choose who gets your time. By the 17th it's time for
a change again, think about what area of your life needs a
little remodeling? Then do something about it. On the 21st
or 22nd you hear from an old friend. It's amazing how they
always seem to know exactly when to pop back into your
life. The 26th and 27th are busy days for you but somehow
you still manage to get a little tome for yourself in, Bravo!
? Gemini
– the Twins–
? Pisces
– the Fish–
May 21 – June 20
February 19 – March 20
On the 3rd or 4tha brisk February breeze reminds you why
it's been as long as it has since you got on your cycle and
went for a ride. The 7th and 8th have a few surprises in
store for you, I hope you enjoy them! On the 12th, 13th or
14th a friend accuses you of something you are in no way
capable of but at least it will show you how this person
actually thinks of you. On the 18th and 19th a project at
work has you running around in circles, hope you brought
your nausea pills. By the 21st or 22nd you finally come to
realize that it is truly rare to find friends as good as yours.
On the 26th or 27th a family member will reveal a secret to
you and ask that you not share it with the rest of your family,
this may prove to be harder than you imagined.
February is a short month, don't let yourself get behind by
putting things off to the last minute. If you keep this in mind
on the 2nd and 3rd you're month should run relatively
smooth. The 8th is an exceptional day, really exploit it to it's
full potential. By the 13th or 14th someone will make it
known that they are interested in more than you were
thinking, be careful with this information you could end up
hurting more people than you think. On the 17th and 18th a
few extra minutes on the job could lead to some pretty big
opportunities. Some bad news may come your way on the
22nd or 23rd try not to let it get to you or you may not be
much better off. Things seem to whined down on the 25th
and 26th but don't let that fool you they will be back in full
swing by the 27th or 28th.
Cancer
– the Crab–
June 21 – July 22
? Aries
– the Ram–
The 1st and 2nd go by so fast that by the time you realize it's
February it's already to 3rd. Because you've been so busy
lately you've basically put your life on the back burner but
as of the 8th or 9th things will rearrange themselves and a
little bit of fun will be fused back into your life. On the 13th
or 14th a friend will complicate simple activity but it's still
worth involving them. Romance is on your mind the 18th
and 19th, spend a little extra time with that certain someone
or in search of them and you'll be sure to have a good
couple of days. On the 22nd an old flame will try to entice
you with a very tempting deal. Be sure to examine the
proposal very close & remember there is a reason you
stopped seeing them way back when. On the 26th or 27th if
at all possible hop on your ride and at least start her up.
March 21 – April 19
On the 2nd or 3rd someone new enters your life but it's up to
you on how involved they will become. You may have a few
set backs on the 6th and 7th but overall they will be good
days. By the 11th or 12th you are ready to take on that
massive project at work that you've been putting off for some
time now. On the 16th, 17th and 18th get out and mingle.
You may have the opportunity to meet someone that could
lead your life in a whole new direction. On the 22nd and
23rd you may feel a little less like your normal perky self,
don't fret you'll be back to normal by the 24th. Gather a few
friends and have some fun on the 27th or 28th, this will help
relax & prepare you for next month.
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? Leo
– the Lion –
? Scorpio
– the Scorpion–
July 23 – August 22
October 23 – November 21
Sometimes it's hard to let go of things, causing you a great
deal of stress, fortunately this February you'll have lots of
opportunity to practice letting go without the attitude. On
the 3rd or 4th you'll have your first chance, try not to let it
get to you, something else almost always comes along. On
the 8th, 9th or 10th a friend makes a suggestion which could
potentially lead to a little extra cash in your pocket. On the
13th you're ready for some action and looking for some fun.
The 19th, 20th and 21st you may get some startling news
from a relative but when you think about it, it really makes
perfect sense. On the 26th and 27th a project at work has
you stumped. Try running it by someone outside the
situation and see if their uninfluenced eyes can shed some
light on the situation.
On the 2nd, 3rd or 4th a friend comes to you with great
news, try not to let your own fears get in the way of being
happy for them. By the time the 7th arrives you are ready to
take on whatever comes your way. The 9th and 10th are a
breeze, the 11th throws a few curves your way but you
manage to maneuver just fine. On the 15th and 16th (if
attached) it's like your partner senses your every desire and
fulfills your fantasies beyond belief. If not attached you may
have the opportunity to at least have a little fun. The 21st
and 22nd prove to be rather uneventful, which is a good
thing because you're really in for it on the 23rd and 24th.
On the 26th, 27th or 28th an expected phone call goes from
run of the mill to extremely frustrating in a flash. Be sure to
keep your cool, an outburst would only intensify the already
bad moment.
? Virgo
– the Virgin –
? Sagittarius
– the Centaur–
August 23 – September 22
November 22 – December 21
On the 2nd or 3rd a complete stranger offers some words of
advice and totally shifts your mindset, cool! On the 6th and
7th you're not quite feeling like yourself, try talking with a
close friend or a family member, it might help you bounce
back faster. It seems like work is always on your mind, try
taking a little time for yourself on the 13th, 14th or 15th.
Your romantic life isn't what it used to be but if you play
your cards right on the 18th or 19th you may actually have a
good time. On the 22nd, 23rd and 24th don't ignore your
gut feelings they very rarely lead you in the wrong
direction. March is quickly approaching, make sure all your
plans are in full swing by the 27th or 28th.
On the 2nd or 3rd some bad luck may come your way. Don't
let it get to you, if we didn't have a few bad days we couldn't
possibly appreciate the good ones. A co-worker causes
quite a stink at work on the 6th, 7th or 8th. Don't try and
step in, it will only escalate matters and get you in trouble.
By the 14th or 15th you're in the mood for some good lovin',
hopefully there's someone else around that feels the same
way. On the 19th or 20th a distant family member contacts
you with some startling news but this like everything else
will pass with time. On the 23rd or 24th a few friends save
the day simply by being themselves and being there when
you needed them. The 27th is another bumpy day but I know
you can ride right through it.
? Libra
– the Scales–
? Capricorn
– the Goat–
September 23 - October 22
December 22 – January 19
By the 2nd or 3rd work already has you frazzled. Maybe it's
time to take a step back and prioritize things. Sometimes it
seems as if everyone always comes to you with their
problems. Because of this you may blow up at someone
unintentionally on the 7th, 8th or 9th when they try to come
to you with another problem. Romance; it may have been a
while since you've had the time or even been in the mood for
that matter but on the 12th, 13th or 14th you may actually be
reminded what the term represents. On the 19th and 20th
you may not be aware at the time but someone is keeping
their eyes on you and they like what they see. The 23rd, 24th
and 25th are great days to get caught up on the little things,
if you're not careful they can pile up and turn into big
things.
On the 4th or 5th you get an unexpected visit. Which may
actually help to clear up a few things you've been wondering
about. On the 7th and 8th family and friends are all around
you, hope there is enough of you to go around. Getting a
few of those projects form around the house done on the
11th and 12th may lead to some pretty rewarding things on
the 13th and 14th. By the 21st or 22nd you finally get done
with the big project at work and that really relives you of a
great deal of stress. On the 24th there may be a few minor
mix ups but everything will turn out just fine by the end of
the day. On the 28th nothing seems to bother you, you are in
such an exceptional mood.
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“Miss White Line”!
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"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
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In future issues we will be expanding our events
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widest possible range of things to do in the biking
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