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

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Cover: Jace and Nathan Haverstick, Destini Norman, Brianna Haverstick and Santa, Photo courtesy of John Skala.

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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. Interview by Jim Furey TBL: So when did you start riding and what did you ride?

I had dirt bikes as a kid; my parents were really against TBL: We are here today with Billy Lane from Choppers, motorcycles. I really started when I was 18, 17 or 18, Inc. Where exactly is Choppers, Inc.? before I went to college and they weren’t looking over my shoulder all the time so I bought a 1950 panhead and We’re in Melbourne, Florida, about 90 miles south of started riding. Daytona Beach on the east coast. Oh, that’s cool, a nice bike. TBL: And you love to have people stop in and say hi, right? TBL: Did you start out wrenching on that? Is that kind of what got you started in the business? The shop is always pleasant when people come in and out. Right, my brother and dad were into cars and my brother got into in motorcycles. So I was always kind of TBL: I imagine you get a great amount of foot traffic. mechanical and my bike when I bought it was in boxes so I Where are you from, Billy? put it together. I bought a manual from some gray-bearded bikers and here I am. I’m from Miami. TBL: Who or what are your major influences? You TBL: And how old are you, how long have you been mentioned cars and stylistically, you are maybe a little like around the Miami area? Indian Larry?

I’ll be 37 in a couple of days, I was born and raised in Yeah, Larry was definitely an influence as were a lot of Miami and I’ve been in Melbourne about 10 years after I people. Arlen Ness certainly was an influence on me, left college. especially on the business side of it you know. I’ve tried to mimic his business perspectives, that’s the way to make TBL: Where did you go to school? money in this industry. cont on pg 16 15 Lots of custom builders, Larry’s one of them. I’d see the don’t get the economies and scale that you need to really poster from the ‘60s of an outlaw riding a bobber. I’ve manufacture parts. Okay, how did you get hooked up always loved bobbers just because of that black and white initially on the Biker Build-offs? picture. I was friends with Jesse James for years and he was getting TBL: Right. ready to do Monster Garage. He asked me to do the first Monster Garage with him. Then when we were done, You know the picture I’m talking about? Motorcycle Mania and it was the same group of people who made the show so they just kept in contact with me. TBL: Mmm hmm. I said to them that if you ever want to do a show with someone besides Jesse, you can always keep me in mind. So there have been a lot of influences on me, a lifetime of That’s how Biker Build Off started. them. TBL: I have an acquaintance that I think has been involved TBL: And artistically, do you paint as well? in some Biker Build Offs, Larry Kuric Do you build a team for those or how does that work exactly. No, I don’t paint. I leave that to the painters. Painters are wacky people and let them have that. I know Larry really well; he’s been down to help me work on some stuff, sure. Initially, when we did Biker Build TBL: What to you is the most important aspect in a build, Off—of course it’s every three months--we’d do it a few aesthetics, rideability a combination? days a month and you had time in between filming sessions to tweak things and to make things happen. Now they do Well, you know the bikes I build are not made to be it in 10 days and there’s no time to do anything so I have performance bikes but I care that they ride well, that they to get people to come in and help me. You have to beg the are mechanically solid and sound, but I want them to look chrome shop to get the chrome done; you have to beg the good too. I said it in the seminar; I think that the most paint shop to get the paint done. I mean you leave on these important thing is that both parties walk away satisfied. If rides and the paint’s not even dry—clearly, I mean you they want to go fast or …, I won’t build them a bike. I’ll can stick your fingernail in it. But one of the neat things is tell them to go buy a Ducati. that people will get together and you can involve a lot of people in it. Kind of get that chemistry going in front of Lane smiling and TBL laughing. the camera which is really hard to do.

TBL: Good advice. And speaking of advice, what advice TBL: Oh yeah, and it was cool—we’re from the St. Louis would you give someone who was thinking about opening area…Darren Williams from Liquid Illusions is a friend their own custom shop? and it was cool that you stopped in St. Louis...it was cool you could see somebody that you know…and it’s just nice Well, history has shown that you are not going to make a (for me) to see somebody I know on TV. ton of money building custom bikes, but if you are able to take what you do with custom bikes and turn it into a Yeah, I knew Darren from Larry Kuric actually. He parts business--that’s what I’ve done and what Arlen Ness (Darren) is a great painter. I’d seen him in shows and he has done--if you turn it into a parts business, that’s how was kind enough to give us that place and that became you make the really big money. The money from the parts the focal point of that show. That’s the great thing about is going to give you the time and the money to build the doing them; you never know what’s going to happen. You customs that you really want to do., so that’s my best advice. don’t know if you’re going to win or lose, if you’re going It’s that; make sure that when you are creating the bike, you to make it, you don’t know if you are going to crash and are focusing on individual parts that you can take off that, burn. You don’t know what is going to happen along the because people are going to copy. There are companies way. That’s what makes the show successful. that are going to copy them and manufacture them if you don’t, so you might as well make some money. TBL: Now, how has that impacted your life? Before the Biker Build Offs-- I know that you were building bikes TBL: I have friends that have businesses or want to open before, but how has that changed your life? businesses and one in particular and they’ve made their own parts. But their parts are almost too expensive. They It’s changed it in a lot of cont on pg 18 ways. I mean, it’s made it more difficult; it’s made it easier in some ways. TBL: Well, what exactly is a contract worth then?

TBL: It’s (got to be) hard to go anywhere. You know, I don’t know. That’s the way it works in that industry. It’s a totally different industry than I’m used to. It’s hard to go anywhere. The entertainment industry, I don’t know a whole lot about it…they know that they can do what they want and not do TBL: But it’s cool too. what they say they’re going to do because they have the money and the lawyers that I can’t afford to fight them I’ve done it for a lot of reasons that aren’t s personal… so that I’m in that boat. I think a lot of the problem…was people have to do it and not just for themselves, but so that that they couldn’t control me and they didn’t want to we have an industry to come to, that’s existed. I’ve tried have a competing show for Orange County because it’s to use every opportunity given me to make sure I leave so successful for them so that by contracting me and not a lasting impression every time…that makes you want to using me, they were able to do what they wanted. come back and see more because that’s what’s going to keep us all alive. TBL: But comparatively, you and what you do is a lot more unique than anything else you could see on TV on a TBL: Where do you see your bikes going; do you have an regular basis. Those guys are ordering parts here idea where your next build is going to go, what you’d like to do? …I’m not the one who calls those kinds of shots, they are…I don’t have any control over it and there’s not a Yeah, you know the bikes I build today, I’ll think about whole lot I can do about it, but I’m here and I think things (them). I’ll come up with ideas that it’s too late to do them happen for a reason. That’s the way that went with me and on this bike, so I’ll do them on the next one. Everything them, so I doubt you’ll ever see something like that. I’ve done, I think from day one, has been an evolution. I think that everybody, all the builders, anybody who does TBL: If you build me a bike, how do we start the process, this for a living would say that. I kind of know where I’m the design process? going. I like old bikes, I like vintage stuff. I’ve always been, took my own direction. I don’t pay attention to Well, I’d have to get to know you a little better, find out the magazines, I don’t watch a whole lot of TV, I don’t what it is you can afford. pay attention to what other guys are doing, I just do my thing. As my skills improved, …and that changes your TBL: Like a date. Laughing and then apologizing. perspective. Everything evolves, your skills, your outlook, your commissions. Lane chuckling. Yeah, hook me up with a date sometime after work. TBL: You pretty much buy a motor I guess, but other than that, you, Billy Lane Choppers, Inc., pretty much totally TBL: Jokingly, oh, okay; we might be able to do that. create everything else? I’d have to find out what you’re looking for. Find out what Yeah, everything is handmade. (When) I build bikes, I’ll the (answer) to the first question is: are we both going to get a radiator cap, use it for a gas cap and I’ll build the walk away satisfied? I don’t want every dollar that’s out whole bike around the radiator cap that somebody gave me there. I want the ones that make sense to me that I can or sent me in the mail. spend. It’s important that everybody’s happy. I don’t want you walking around saying you spent too much and you TBL: That’s cool. Have you ever been approached to do a didn’t get what you wanted. show like OCC, like an American Choppers? TBL: And you touched on something before a little bit I I had a contract with the Discovery Channel for 3 years to think. It’s amazing to me how much of a brotherhood the do one; they didn’t do it. builders truly are and that everybody’s out there to help each other. Okay, we’re done. Thank you very much. TBL: Oh no?

Billy makes one-fingered salute.

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Joe and Linda’s Tater Patch, off in Fenton, MO (636) 861-1902 Broadway, 314-615-9100 I-44 Exit 186 (573) 368-3111 Fredericktown Frank’s First Alarm 7800 Virginia Branson/Springfield Little Joe’s Bar and Grill, 1317 Hwy (314) 638-9272 Midnite Rose, 18942 State Hwy OO (573) 783-5452 House of Rock, Ronnie’s Plaza. 13, Branson West Gray Summit Iron Horse Saloon, 7928 S. Roadhouse 100, 2763 Highway Broadway, Saint Louis, MO 100 (636) 451-2007 Oxenfeld Leather Company, Olive Hazelwood St, (314)533-3092 DO YOU HEAR YOUR INNER VOICE?

Kathy and I were leaving our November CMA meeting. We stopped to talk to our friends, Ray and Linda, as they were suiting up and getting ready to get on their bikes to ride home. Linda told Ray she needed to stop for gas; we were in our car and commented we also needed to gas up. Ray and Linda pulled out on Watson Road behind us and we lost sight of them in the traffic. Later, as I was waiting for traffic to clear and pull out of the gas station, we noticed police lights and emergency vehicles east of us at the intersection of Lindbergh and Watson Road. That small, still voice I have told me to go back – that it could be Ray and Linda. Kathy said she thought we should go back there, but I thought it couldn’t be them; it was late, and we still had a 30-minute drive to get home. (As we now know, Ray had hit a car that ran a red light. God had his hand on Ray as he walked away with just some bad bruises. The bike will have to be replaced, but we can replace the bike – we can’t replace Ray!) Kathy and I wish now we had listened to that still, small inner voice we had both heard. Some people may call it intuition, our conscious, or common sense. Christians feel it is God’s guidance and the Holy Spirit leading us. Before Jesus died, He promised His followers that God would send us a Comforter to guide us, teach us, and lead us in the ways God wants us to live and act. In Psalms 25:9, the Bible tells us, “God leads the humble and teaches him His way.” Learning to listen and obey is something we have to experience and learn. We must learn to ignore distractions and focus on God. God may be guiding us to do something we don’t want to do. That still, small voice also tells us when we are about to do something dumb like riding after we’ve been drinking, showing off on our bikes, or being led by our egos and not common sense. In our everyday lives we are guided by what we know is right. We were taught when we were very young to obey and act right; we have to remember as adults we still need to obey and act responsibly in whatever we do. As an adult, it’s God and His Holy Spirit that’s our teacher. We need to slow down and listen to that voice of God that He has instilled in each of us. If you don’t think God is talking to you or you want to know how to listen closer to his voice, ask any Christian biker at your next event, contact one of the following people, or call me. The CMA Missouri State Coordinator is Clark (Lucille) Doughty, 816-697-3077, [email protected]; and the Illinois State Coordinator is Don (Vicky) Brown, 217-629-8938, [email protected]. For more information about CMA, you can contact either of the above or call me at 314- 434-2282 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Jim Waters President - Good News Riders CMA St. Louis, MO

“The way it is” the bare FXD, standing naked before me. I thought A POCKET FULL OF CHROME someone had forgotten to add any chrome. An easy By Robert Barnhill two years of life, not one day of being abused. A deal was made, a new ride to replace the 1200 Custom was It really didn’t made. Paperwork exchanged, we began our long ride take much to notice from Cincinnati to home. him, maybe harder My suggestion to change the bars only brought a not to since every smile, just as she pulled ahead showing the twin cams piece of clothing he power over my Evo. Little did I know that the one wore informed even hundred mile ride home would place many new ideas the unconcerned in her head. what bike he had I was curious about the time needed to just make purchased. Standing, a few simple changes, but soon I would understand. staring at the peg Strong, but simple changes not made in Milwaukee. board wall holding Changes bearing names of Ness, Danny Grey and about every piece Custom Chrome for a few. of chrome that Maroon flames alongside the maroon Harley Milwaukee ever made, braided clutch cables, chrome Davison name, added taste to the original dull grey brake reservoir, engine head bolt covers and multi-fit, color of the tank and fenders. It also kept the price made it even more obvious. Each piece was carefully down. A new style chrome headlamp, along with a taken from the wall as if it were a fine piece of few more simple tricks. New trees gave it a longer inherited Stafford China, and held close to his heart. stance from the additional rake. A need to remove the I watched as he added more treasures to those he belt guard due to a rear tire now two sizes bigger. This had already found, while I fumbled through a rack of was topped off by a front wheel wearing over one black t-shirts. I had met him two weeks ago at a local hundred chrome spokes. All work was completed just outdoor bike show; a new brother, but one of show. as the snow began to fly with Bike Week in Daytona With only small talk between us, I didn’t have a just a short time away. desire to give opinionated advice to his quest. His ride, I still recall the anchorman for the “Weather spotless and polished, hadn’t earned any recognition, Channel” sitting on this “entry level” Big Twin. but today he would make all that change. Viewers watching their TV’s across the nation saw it The wall of chrome would surely bring it home, this shine that night in Daytona. Adding to her smile, the quest to place a trophy next to many. A place I’m sure next afternoon, they called her name for a third place never gathered dust…hero’s of summers past, idols trophy in the Easy Rider Bike show. Sitting next to a of the turf, familiar names of the greens. Bourget that had been ridden and autographed by Kid His newest choice, a Road King Classic, and envied Rock and Pamela Anderson the week-end before…it by all his friends. But first, a trophy he would need to didn’t take lots of cash to win the show. earn. An arm load of chrome, he knew this is what it So if you see someone shopping with a basket full took to bring it home. of chrome, smile as you wonder, is it show, or letting I didn’t need to close my eyes to recall a time four everyone know? Maybe it’s just a pocket full of years ago, of a close lady friend. She lived in a small dough, and not knowing how to go. river town in Kentucky, with a budget to match. Her first ride, a Sportster that would lay down at most traffic signs as we rode, like a lazy horse, not caring for the intended rider. Eager to throw and buck...and lay over. As fate and a bit of luck would have it, along with a few bucks available, she rode home the second bike in her life, a two year old Superglide. Clean, but just

the time to send me several copies of the magazine and Jim Furey for the awesome T- shirts!”

“We’ve received numerous requests from people for not only more magazines, but also for a shirt… hopefully we’ll be able to keep these on our backs,” Larry joked.

Kandahar Airfield is approximately 60 miles from the Pakistan border in southern Afghanistan and was recently THE BIKING LIFE GOES INTERNATIONAL transferred to NATO control. The base is comprised of military personnel from 13 various countries as well as contract civilian The Biking Life Magazine recently traveled to Kandahar workers. Since receiving copies of the magazine, Larry Airfield in Afghanistan. Pictured from left to right are: has had a very hard time keeping up with everyone who wants to get their hands on one. “It’s amazing how many Tammy Bobbitt (Tennessee), who recently purchased a people from other countries have come up to me and asked 2008 Deuce, Larry L. Phelps (Ohio), who owns a 2003 for a copy. It’s been a great way to get to meet riders from Anniversary Fatboy, and Jennifer Grafton (California), other countries and share riding experiences.” who hopes to one day become a Harley owner herself. The riders from all countries serving here at Kandahar A request had been made for the magazine so that while Airfield want to wish everyone back home safe journeys! deployed, they could remain in touch with local events.

Although once stationed at Scott AFB, Larry is now Ride Free, Ride Safe, and Keep the Shiny Side Up! stationed full time at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. While overseas, he is still an active member of the Belleville HOG Chapter in Belleville, Illinois.

“The magazine is a fantastic way to keep up with local events and brings a much needed piece of home to us while deployed,” Larry said. “It’s tough being away from family and friends, and missing the entire riding season adds to that. Having the magazine allows us to read and see pictures from various events in the area and helps us pass the time. The Biking Life is a great magazine and I personally would like to thank everyone involved for taking the time to put everything together and keep the magazine free. I’d also like to send a special thank you to Linda Jacob, who took

31 I was happy to see that the largest group of people participating, other than the WW2 vets, was the biker community. I counted three blocks full of bikes, an excellent turnout if I do say so. If I were better at math, I would have counted them all but suffice it to say there was a b—t load. Thanks to our friends at Doc’s Harley Davidson, Gateway to the West Harley Davidson .and all the other clubs and organizations, like the Vietnam Vets MC and the Patriot Guard Riders, Veterans Parade 2007 all sorts of bikes were in attendance. By Monty

Every year Saint Louis celebrates Veteran’s Day like so any communities do with a parade. The turnout at this year’s Veterans Day Parade in Downtown St. Louis was upsetting because it seems that too many have little respect for those men and women in our military who put their lives on the line everyday so that we can be free to do as we want when we want. It is because of their sacrifices, we all get to live a better life. I don’t care how you feel about the war; make a statement with your vote, not by disrespecting those that follow orders. The men and women who serve, deserve your respect and gratitude. While sometimes Most of the people I saw at the parade were the it seems like we need to carry more and more older generation; however, I did see a group papers anyway, without our military, we may of younger people who looked to me like they be speaking a different language or perhaps might have just came back from the war, and watching for the secret police. Thankfully, there their families were with them. While the crowd are brave brothers and sisters in this world that was small, they had a lot of heart, flags waving care enough about our freedoms and our pursuit and cheering on the different branches of the of happiness to stand up and defend us all. It services. doesn’t matter the color of your skin, the church you go to or whether or not they agree with you, these brave souls are still there fighting for us.

As a vet myself I really respect the regard for our people and our country demonstrated by the dedicated men and women of our military. Thank you so much for all the things you do!!!

Killer Rides for Charity

During the month of August when it was like riding on the surface of the sun around here, Killer was out doing the charitable thing and riding to go along with it. The first run was for Jerry’s Kids and was put on by the St. Charles HOG Chapter. This ride benefited the MDA, used the unique idea of three different starting places and ended

at the Moose Lodge in St. Charles Mo. I used TJ’s in Pevely, Mo. as my jumping in place and rode the route backwards to get to my destination. It was a great ride with plenty of really nice scenery and winding roads to keep you alert. The route from Washington through the wine country out to our final stop was particularly enjoyable. At the final stop we were treated to music, food and drink (well soda and water anyway). The St. Charles HOG did a good job, but there are always lessons to be learned. This ride is for a truly worthwhile cause so it would be great to see a lot more of you supporting this ride. The following weekend, Kevin and I rode on the Rip BAD (Bikers Against Diabetes) Ride. This is a nationwide ride but it was the first year for our region’s organizers. Both diabetes and MD are badass life threatening ailments that need cures, especially diabetes since as I get older more and more of my friends seem to develop this disease. I have seen firsthand the effects of this disease. While it spread me a little thin, I was more than happy to support both of these. This ride wasn’t nearly as scenic as the MDA ride but the end result was a better organized event with help from 97.1 FM talk radio. The Dave Glover Clover Band provided the music, Hooters the food with those luscious Hooter girls to serve it and the Surdyke family of dealerships also lent their support as a sponsor. The turnout was good, but not great. They went up against Hartbauer/McBride Poker Run and that hurt this run’s attendance, but the games were fun and the band rocked. They even had a group doing covers of ‘70s punk stuff which was good. supporting, use different wristband colors. All told we had a good time and raised some money The donations could be placed in separate piles, so for good causes. Now on my soapbox, I have an idea and everyone gets their share. The charities could split the cost feel free to rip it off and claim it as yours. There are way of hiring some truly killer bands. I think they could charge to many charity events, everyone has got their collective between 50 and 100 bucks per bike. Yeah, it is a lot of hand out, so much so that a hard working man can’t afford money, but when you think of how many times you spend all of them. So here’s the plan, other than the big rides, that anyway and if the T-shirts and pins are included for Bikers for Babies, Bikers helping Bikers, BAD Ride and free at one big Killer event, then it is a pretty good deal. If Bikers for a Badge, I suggest that all the smaller charity you need help, you can reach me at The Biking Life; feel events need to get together, rent a nice, big place and have free to ask. Killer out riding. one large charity run. I think a good time to do this would be in June or July, when the weather is less likely to screw you. To differentiate between the charities each attendee is GREAT STYLE AND AWESOME PERFORMANCE THAT FITS EVERYONES BUDGET

$6985 INCLUDES REBATES PLUS FREIGHT AND SETUP Ted’s Motorcycle World 4103 Humbert Road Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462 - 3030 www.tedsmotorycleworld.com present for a birthday party. There were some great specials on food and beverages, and I enjoyed both while hanging out with Joe, Daniel and Charlene (and dancing) during the afternoon. As the day cooled, the fire pit was lit for a little bit of warmth for those sitting outside on the patio. I love a fire outside and really appreciate the ambiance it provides. In the evening, it was time to head for the Motorheads’ Halloween Costume Party. Luckily for me, I was able to borrow my Tinkerbelle costume from one of my daughters, thereby saving some money for merrymaking. The party was held at the Swansea Improvement Center and began with a good band for listening to and dancing, the Saloonatics. While there, we were pleased to see lots Double the Fun--Geo’s Wings and the of people we know including Bugg and Annette, Natalie Motorhead’s Parties and Randy, Rodney and Ellen, Amy and many of the Road By Joy Furey Raptors. Lots of fun people makes for lots of fun at any event! The Halloween spirit was apparent as attendees arrived Sadly, October brought an end to the Bike Nights at dressed in costumes, with some of them later competing Geo’s Wings; however, happily it ushered in the first party in the costume contest which was the highlight of the to celebrate their success. Geo’s Bike Nights were held evening. Obviously, many people put a lot more effort into every Thursday beginning in the spring and were extremely their costumes than I did. Especially memorable were the popular with many including myself. During the week, I Tin Man, Dawn the dominatrix, the Wicked Witch of the always looked forward to seeing everyone there, not to West, or was it east (whichever one it was that didn’t get mention the excellent food and beverages. While chipotle smushed by the house falling on her), the pirate girl and ranch wings are my favorites, everyone in our family has the winner (Joe), the giant pig on steroids. Very cool guys a different favorite attesting to the tasty variety of wings and very entertaining! available at Geo’s. After leaving the Motorheads’ party, we drove back by Based on the weather reports for the day of the party Geo’s where the party was still going on! It was late and at Geo’s, the Professor, one of the vendors, was a little we were tired so we wimped out and didn’t stop back by, worried it might become a bit too breezy. However, the but it looked like a fun time still. big winds never appeared; rather the day of the party was Thank you to Geo’s Wings for some great bike nights a little breezy, sunny and warm. That made it a great day during the riding season, the super party and (along with to be out riding and to stop by for the party. the Motorheads party) for making October 20 such a George had arranged for a great party in thanks and in memorable day! celebration of the fun times had during the riding season at Geo’s Bike Nights. There was a d-jay during the day and a band in the evening that did double duty, playing for those attending the Bike Nights party and those attending

the middle come to pay tribute to the man Sonny Barker. RIP old man, ride safe and fast where you are. I also went to the Statesmen MC show down in Deloges, Mo. They had an excellent turnout at the VFW with around fifty bikes in the show and well over two hundred people there. The band Dry Creek performed and did a great job. A lot of clubbers showed up to help support their fellow brothers. The field meet was fun with Speed Bump and the girl riding with him winning a few events, and Fred and Bill giving it their all to put on a show for the crowd. I couldn’t stay for the judging of the bikes, but I’m glad I didn’t have Killer Summer Riding the responsibility of picking a winner as it was a tough field of good looking rides, a couple of show bikes , a lot As you are reading this, hopefully we are no longer of sportys and a few classics all made for a great day. So riding on the surface of the sun, although that beats riding great that the mayor of the town, Dave Kater and his sons, in the snow. Killer and the Missus have done a fair share showed up to get in on the fun at the Statesmen MC bike of riding. show. Look for it next year, you won’t be disappointed. We went to two weddings in one day. Congrats to Dennis Well, now Killer is going to apply the SPF 300 and go (lucky) and Janene and to Andy and Racheal. May you riding some more; see you out there. guys have long happy lives together! We also rode to Meramec Caverns, a real nice little day ride in some pretty scenery. I went with my brother Fuji to meet up with about 200 other riders at Richards Cycles in Mexico, MO. for the Sonny run. It was hot, but really neat to see everyone from

Biker Biz Bits

This past November Gallaghers get- away’s Kitchen Caught Fire. The Blaze was confined to the kitchen area, so within just a few days the bar was open. No one was injured which is fantastic. However the kitchne was damaged. So for the mean time sheila and her staff are still serving food but not the full Park Hills Toy Run menu they usually serve. By Killer Miller they are well on their way to making things better than before. Please stop As always the weekend after Halloween, and the Saddle in and say hi to these fine folks. They Tramps Party (I thank you again for the invite I had a great can surely use your support now. time as always) is the Park Hills Toy Run. So Joyce, Kevin and I (Killer) all mounted our respective rides and cruised Also see below for information on down to CICI’s Pizza in Farmington, Mo. for the Park an upcoming benefit to aid those who Hills Toy Run. were affected by this tragedy and who As in past years, the route wound through the surrounding doesn’t like a good party. communities, which is really cool and one of the reasons why I love this run. The other reason being I get to ride with my wife and son. I also love doing stuff for the less fortunate kids. That is the reason why 120 bikes and a dozen or so cars all made like Santa Claus and gave what they could for the cause. You’ve seen it on these pages before and on our DVD. If there is a toy run that happens near you and you are not going, well I urge you to go next year. The feeling you get will keep a smile on your face all winter. Until next time, this is Killer and I definitely can’t wait till it’s spring!

Upcoming Events Weekly Events Tuesday Two Wheel Tuesday at Show-Mes on Lincoln Highway in Fairivew Heights, IL and Cape Girardeau, MO Tuesday Bike Night the Third Tuesday of the Month at Down on the Corner n Hwy 96 in Marcelline, IL Wednesday Weasel Wednesdays at Double Ds Hangout 9853 S Broadway St Louis this is a fun group Wednesday Bad Ass Riders Ride or B.A.R. Ride leaves Shady Jack’s on North Broadway around 7 PM Thursdays STUNNA Thursdays At Paradise 1, 615 Missouri St East St Louis, IL (618) 482-5578 DJ Thursdays Bike Night at Bikers Corner at 1924 N Vandeventer Ave in St Louis, MO Thursdays Bike Night at Chuck-A-Burger St Charles 3150 Elm Pointe Industrial Dr., St Charles, MO 63301 Thursdays Hardriders call their hotline (314) 340-2000 for info Thursdays Bike Night at Geos Wings and More on West Main in Belleville, IL from 6:30 to 10 December

1st ABATE Christmas Party see flyer 2nd The Biking Life Christmas Party and Bake Sale – at TJ’s Bar and Grill in Pevely, MO from 1:30 t0 6:30 7th Hardriders Christmas Party - at Van Patricks 11133 Lindbergh Business Ct starts at 7 PM 8th Bush Pilots Christmas Party at their clubhouse Central and Union in Alton, IL from 6 to ???? 8th The Biking Life 2007 DVD Preview Party – TJ’s Bar and Grill, Hwys 61/67 and Z in Pevely, MO starts at 7 PM 8th Benefit for Those Affected by Gallagher’s Fire – 5 to Midnight at the Wolf’s Den in New Athens, IL formerly the Yellow Rose. 8th Kirkwood LOH Chili Cookoff at Doc’s 11 to 3 PM 9th Teds Christmas Open House Teds Motorcycle World in Alton, IL 9th FORR Local 42 Christmas Party 14th The Biking Life 2007 DVD Preview Party – Jack’s Iron Horse Bar and Grill, St Charles Rock Rd. starts at 7 PM 15th The Biking Life 2007 DVD Preview Party – the Cellar Room on N Broadway in Alton, IL starts at 7 PM 15th Gateway BMW Christmas Party/ Open House 22nd Dee’s Dirty Thirty Party - TJ’s Bar and Grill, Hwys 61/67 and Z in Pevely, MO starts at 8 PM 23rd TJ’s Christmas Eve Eve Party - TJ’s Bar and Grill, Hwys 61/67 and Z in Pevely, MO starts at 7 PM 45 An Inkling

Steve Kaba, who got this awesome tattoo, is really into Native American art. He had been wanting this piece for years but never found anyone he trusted enough to ink him. After meeting Brice and seeing his artwork. Steve was convinced he had finally found the right artist to do his ink. After several emails back and forth between Brice and him, the final artwork was inked. Steve is extremely happy with his new tattoo.

He already has Brice drawing his next tattoo, Chief Sitting Bull, and we can’t wait to see how well it comes out. But that’s what they are all about at studio 21, making sure the client gets exactly what he or she really wants. They know that ink is a lifetime commitment, and their reputation that walks out the door on each of their clients. You won’t be sorry and you will return for more, pleasing their clients is the number one goal. The Biking Life Magazine is always looking for customer service oriented salespeople/contributors

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