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Merry Christmas to All The Staff Jim Furey - Publisher Jennifer Furey - Managing Editor Kim Kirgan – Writer/Sales Rep Joy Furey - Exec. Asst. Brian Dillender - Photojournalist David Camden - Photojournalist Dave Monachella Jim Harvey Bob ‘Old Skool’ Bradford - Writer / Sales William ‘Killer’ Miller Cher Petrovic - Photographer John Skala - Photojournalist Kathleen Haverstick - Sales Representative Betsi Heckenkamp - Writer / Sales Rep Fuzzy - Writer Fred Zumalt - Springfield/Branson The Biking Life PO Box 448 Troy, IL 62294 Office (618) 531-0432 [email protected] Cover: Jace and Nathan Haverstick, Destini Norman, Brianna Haverstick and Santa, Photo courtesy of John Skala. The Biking Life magazine is published monthly by Bi-State Biking LLC. All rights reserved. The pub- lisher assumes no liability and can not beheld liable for errors beyond the space occupied by the error, slander of any group or individual, failure to pro- duce any issue as scheduled for reasons beyond our control, any and all lawsuits for liable, plagiarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a person’s name or photograph. Opinions and claims made by advertisers and authors are theirs, and do not represent the policy of The Biking Life maga- zine. If you are still reading this get a life. Letter from the Editor by Jim Furey Originally, I thought there were a number of things that would bear discussion here. One is how The Biking Life Bike Show turned out and, frankly, it turned out great. Sure there were some things that could have been done better, but I think we established a nice baseline for ourselves. In addition, I thought I could write about integrity and how some people surely lack it, but made the choice to save that topic for the future. Instead, I decided to do a retrospective and recognize those that have once again risen to the occasion to help me. The Biking Life Magazine is an independent magazine; I answer to none except you, the reader. I do this not to get rich, but because I have a passion for motorcycling, as do you. I thank all of you who pick up our magazine every month and patronize our advertisers; that combination, readers and advertisers, make this all possible. Throughout the magazine’s history, people have come along at various times, become my friends and some have asked if they could do something to help. This year has been truly exceptional in that regard. It started out early with Dave ‘Monty’ Monachella coming on board and playing a more active role. I don’t know how he found the time to do that with all the charitable work he does, but that is the way Monty is. He always looks to be helpful. Another addition is John Skala who took a more active role as a photojournalist for us and as a friend. While occasionally we disagree, I truly appreciate the fact that he is always ready to help. Robert Barnhill, a talented writer/photographer, became a contributor as did Douglas Kelly. Another blessing was the addition of Betsi Heckencamp, Bob ‘OldSkool’ Bradford, Fuzzy and Fred Zumalt. Then there are more trusted friends who are always there like Kathy Haverstick, who is a veritable powerhouse for The Biking Life Magazine, Killer Miller, Kim Brauch and Cher Petrovic who have been strong supporters for years; Jennifer, my sister; Joy, my wife; David Charles, the webmaster, David Camden, and I’m sure some others I have missed. We are looking forward to hearing more from all of them. If you like what we do, thank these people when you see them out for without them, I could not do this. I know this month many of you will be busy shopping for and doing the party thing. While you are out and about, I would like to invite all of you to attend one or more of our DVD release parties. The first is the 8th at TJ’s Bar & Grill in Pevely, MO. The second is the 14th at Jack’s Iron Horse on St. Charles Rock Road and the third is the 15th at the Cellar Room on North Broadway in Alton, IL. I have been told by many people that they like this year’s DVD even better than last. I thank the sponsors of this year’s DVD: Doc’s Harley Davidson, TJ’s Bar and Grill, and Fog Hollow. By the way, the DVD makes a great Christmas gift—don’t tell them, our family will be getting the latest DVD from Santa! Thanks to all of you and may you and yours have all the best of the season. Fayetteville. Rock and roll band, ZZ Top, performed on Friday, October 5th at the Tyson Track Center. Most of the pictures were taken on Saturday looking down Dickson Street: • There were some really cool bikes; Boss Hoss and Custom Chopper Bikes, Blues and BBQ Motorcycle Rally Submitted by Fred Zumalt Held in Fayetteville, Arkansas on October 3-6, 2007, the Bikes, Blues and BBQ Motorcycle Rally was an awesome event. An estimated 300,000 - 400,000 people attended and 50,000-100,000 bikes were there from every state for the 3rd largest rally in the United States. The weather was great. The crowd was well- behaved enjoying the bikes, food, lots of vendors • Pastor Z from the Biker Church Branson and the wonderful hospitality of the businesses in looking over the crowd • Crowd gathered around West Coast Choppers tent trying to get an autograph from Jesse James. The Fayetteville Police did a super job of keeping things rolling smooth and safe with a smile and great attitude. Bikes, Blues & BBQ ought to be on your calendar for next year - Ride Safe! Classifieds new LOWER PRICE Priced to sell new LOWER PRICE Do you have a bike or something else you’d like to sell or trade. Here is the perfect forum to do just that. The Biking Life classifieds are affrodable and they work. Call us at (618) 531-0432 or email to [email protected] for more details new LOWER PRICE HardTail Humor Tonto & Lone Ranger The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert. After they got their tent all set up, both men fell sound asleep. Some hours later, Tonto wakes the Lone Ranger and Says, “Kemo Sabe, look towards sky, what you see? “ “The Lone Ranger replies, “I see millions of stars.” “What that tell you?” asked Tonto. The Lone Ranger ponders for a minute then says, “Astronomically speaking, it tells me there are Millions of galaxies and potentially billions of Planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Time wise, it appears to be approximately a Quarter past three in the morning. Theologically, the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful Day tomorrow. What’s it tell you, Tonto?” “You dumber than buffalo shit. It means someone stole the tent. “ BC Cycle Builds a Winner we started taking photos of it with the help of Kasey Cooper who is seen here as well. by Jim Furey The bike has a 2 up, 38 degrees of rake frame and a 200 You’ve probably read here or had your friends tell you how rear tire. The power plant is 113 Ultima motor that Lloyd cool the Big MO Biker Bash was, and they are right. One purchased from Mid West Motorcycle Parts. It has a 6 of the major crowd pleasers was the Builders’ Showcase speed overdrive trans with a 3.35 open belt primary and area. There were some very cool bikes on display here. the 530 final chain drive. Another of the distinctive features The winner was Larry Fox, but another bike that gathered is the 6 over DNA Springer front end. attention all day long was this sweet little bobber built by Lloyd Brewster at his full service shop B.C.Cycle in St. This bike was built totally in-house, and I mean everything Mary, MO. It started gathering even more attention when including the paint. This is an old school green to gold metal flake candy green. Lloyd told me that the king sporty tank Hello Everyone was mounted ‘frisco’ style on top of the frame to complete the look he wanted. Another year has gone down the road, and I want I met Lloyd several years ago and continue to run into him to take the time to say thanks to my advertisers all the time. I have always been impressed with his bikes who have supported me this year. You are very and if you like what you see here, then give him a call at important for without you there is no me in the (573) 543 5377 to check out what he can do for you. magazine so thanks. I hope you have a good, safe and profitable holiday. I ask you to not forget all our advertisers are having some kind of holiday specials going on so check them out this holiday season. I would also like to thank Jim, Joy, Dave and Beth for welcoming me into The Biking Life Family {mostly } Jim he has to put up with me everyday .Thanks to all that have supported me in my poker runs, bike washes and Christmas party this year. Happy Holidays and I’ll see you on the road next year. Keeping it Balls to the Wall -HO-HO-HO- Kathleen P.S. I Love Santa Billy Lane at the Motorcycle Dealer Show Florida State University and then I finished up in Miami at in Cincinnati, Ohio--2/07 Florida International University.