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07 - Aerial Cyclone 09 - David Mann’s Chopperfest 10 - Ride & Event Calendar 12 - Quick Throttle Gift Guide 16 - Scottsdale H-D Party 19 - What’s a Wankel?

20 - A Maui Ride I’m sure that most people who came to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona on October 5, 2014 didn’t come to see a glockenspiel or an oboe. People came to see and bid on the Ariel Cyclone motorcycle that had once belonged to Buddy Holly. The Musical Instrument Museum hosted an auction of memorable objects that belonged to the late country music star Waylon Jennings on behalf of his widow Jesse Colter. On May 13, 1958, rock ‘n roll star Buddy Holly and two members of his band, the Crickets, had just returned from a whirlwind tour overseas, when they took a taxi to a Triumph dealership in Dallas, Texas. They had left another motorcycle dealership after being treated rudely by a Harley-Davidson salesman, who implied that the Crickets were just some kids who would not have the money to buy a Harley. Thankfully, things have changed at Harley dealers since then. and settled down in Greenwich Village to write and until the true cause of the crash would be record. Near broke, he grudgingly agreed to do this revealed. Ironically, Holly’s own brother, winter midwestern tour. By the time the tour reached himself a commercial pilot, pinpointed the Clear Lake, Iowa, Buddy was so fed up with the cause almost immediately, but no one believed 23 - PATH Home unheated bus that he arranged to charter a plane him. This tragic accident would later be referred to as from Dwyer Flying Service to take him and his two “The Day the Music Died” in a monster hit by Don 24 - Love Ride band mates to their next stop. The flight was set to McLean called “American Pie.” take off near midnight on February 2nd but the show Buddy’s father kept the Cyclone until 1970 when 26 - Louis or the Knucklehead? ran late and it took off just after 1 am on February he sold it to a man from Austin, Texas. In 1979 the 3rd, 1959. two original Crickets along with new Cricket, Sonny 30 - 2014 Triumph T-100 On the same tour was J.P. Richardson, known to Curtis, now living in Clovis, New Mexico, where early rock ‘n roll fans as “The Big Bopper” who had they had made all their early recordings with Buddy Buddy purchased a new Ariel Cyclone and his band written and performed a huge blockbuster of a hit at Norman Petty’s Clovis-based studio, located the mates purchased new Triumphs: a TR6A and a called “Chantilly Lace.” When “Jape” as his pals bike, purchased it, had it restored and presented it to Thunderbird 6T. They paid $3,200 in cash for the called him, heard about the flight, he talked Waylon Waylon Jennings for his 42nd Birthday. Waylon was WRITERS: three bikes and three motorcycle caps with wings Jennings into giving up his seat. He had laundry to by then an authentic Country & Western superstar on the front. After a trip to a local department store do and was also fed up with the rickety, unheated and was on tour nearby. When he returned to his CD, Randy Twells, Lisa Dalgaard, Mike Dalgaard, to purchase Levi jackets, jeans and boots to replace bus and wanted to beat the tour to its next stop in hotel and was given the bike he threw a leg over it Famous Jake, Tom “PIR8” Tinney, Ray Seidel, their sport coats and slacks, they rode the bikes 350 Moorhead, Minnesota. The nearest airport was in and started it up right there in his hotel room. He miles back home to Lubbock, Texas. Fargo, North Dakota, and that’s where the chartered later commented that he was sure Buddy wouldn’t Robert Sweeney, Art Hall, “Wild Bill” Saxton Ariel only manufactured 179 Ariel Cyclones. They flight was bound. have minded. It was Midnight! Years later when he were built for the American market. This was the top Another band member, Tommy Alsop, flipped a coin moved from Nashville to Arizona, Jennings sold the PHOTOGRAPHERS: of the line for Ariel motorcycles. The engine was a with Richie Valens who was on the tour singing his bike as part of a monster yard sale and it went thru a BSA A-10/Ariel Huntmaster 650c.c, 40 horsepower Top Ten hit, “Donna.” Valens won the toss. He had a series of owners before being re-acquired by Jennings Randy Twells, Art Hall, Ron Sinoy, twin cylinder. Buddy’s bike was painted Cherokee red terrible head cold and wanted to get to the next tour just before he died and was sold at this auction. CD, George Childress with black trim. The original tan seat was changed date early so he could get some sleep. When Buddy Jennings died 43 years after his good friend Buddy in later. There are only seven of these bikes known to found out his band had bailed out on him he was Chandler, Arizona on February 13th, 2002. 34 - Street Vibrations exist today in complete and original condition. annoyed with Waylon and said, “I hope that darn Another native of Texas, Gary Busey, played the WEBMASTER: Buddy Holly was a major rock and roll star, having bus crashes,” and Jennings famously replied, “And I part of Buddy Holly in the movie “The Buddy 37 - These Men are my Life Chrome Horse Promotions www.chrome-horse.net penned and performed such huge hits as “That’ll hope your dang plane crashes!” It was a remark that Holly Story” in 1978. Busey came very close to Be the Day” with his band, the Crickets, as well as Waylon was to regret for the rest of his life. dying in 1988, after crashing his Harley-Davidson major solo hits like “Peggy Sue.” He was on the 40 - Santee Car & Bike Show QUICK THROTTLE LLC® 2014 is published monthly and NO reproduction of content is permitted without The chartered flight went down on a farm just into a guardrail and fracturing his skull. He was not Publisher or Editor’s prior written approval. Publisher and Editor assume no financial responsibility for errors in ads now infamous “Winter Dance Party” tour with after take off from the Clear Lake, Iowa airport. wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and he 43 - New Products beyond the cost of space occupied by error; a correction will be printed. Publisher is not liable for: any slandering his road band version of the Crickets that featured The pilot, a young local boy, wasn’t certified to spent two hours on the operating table and “died” of an individual, or group as we mean no malice or individual criticism at any time; nor are we responsible for Waylon Jennings on base since his two friends who fly with instruments. As the plane took off he hit once on the table before being brought back to life. the opinions or comments of our columnists; and promises, coupons, or lack of fulfillment from advertisers who accompanied him on his recordings were fed up white-out conditions and literally flew the plane at The Ariel Cyclone sold at auction on Sunday 46 - Biketobeer Fest are solely responsible for the content of their ads. Publisher and Editor are also to be held harmless from: failure with the road and wanted to stay home in Lubbock. top speed directly into the ground just a few miles October 5, 2014 at the Musical Instrument Museum to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond our control; all suits. claims or loss of expenses; this includes but is not limited to, suits for libel, plagarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a persons Buddy had already moved to New York City, met a outside Clear Lake killing Holly, the Big Bopper, for $450,000. Needless to say, this bike is beyond name or photograph. Publisher and Editor do not promote excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. The girl who worked in his agents office, gotten married Valens, and himself. It would be almost 40 years legendary. ON THE COVER: Photo by heath da chief Quick Throttle name and logo is owned nationally by Chris and Lisa Dalgaard. DECEMBER 2014 9 It was a clear and sunny winter introspective look the same as ities like heated or air conditioned day making for a pleasant 90 min- song lyrics give feeling when writ- buildings as the elements demand. ute ride to Ventura, from Long ten and sung by the original artist. Not being a rugged outdoorsman Beach, for my annual trek to a fa- He had a style that was authentic, I appreciate permanent restrooms, vorite show - The David Mann truely unique and instantly recog- food vendors, walkways and other Memorial Chopperfest. Coming nizable, even by a casual observer creature comforts missing in the soon, Dec 14, will be the 2014 such as myself. vacant field temporary venues. gathering of bikes, builders, and Friday night will feature a pre-par- enthusiasts at the Ventura coun- David passed 11 years ago and ty sponsored by Street Chopper ty Fairgrounds. This is a show an idea came to have a memorial Magazine from 8pm-2am at the of scoots from the old days, de- ride/event back then which gave Tavern Bar in Ventura. void of overpriced theme bikes birth to the now yearly rendition covered in bodywork, too expen- of the David Mann Chopperfest. Looking forward to this year check sive paint, and splashed with The twenty categories for trophies the website http://www.chopper- chrome to disguise their true es- and prizes drew 120 competitors festival.com/tickets.html for all sence as a motor driven machine.. last year,with great, unique and the info you need that will make A swap meet of true definition, not often seen creations (some you want to attend a great day exchanging and selling of “one for the first time out) vying for of hangin’ out. And something man’s junk being another man’s the grand prize as best of show that just occurred to me while treasure” stuff, lacking the dis- garnering a $2500 cash award. writing - this is actually more guised new parts for sale out the Special guest judges Mike Da- than just a show, it’s a day where back door of a shop. An art show vis and Grant Peterson of Born I see people gathered, and chat- has many and varied entrants Free 6 fame chose the panhead ting while enjoying the ambiance showing the motorcycle theme of John “Kandy” Edwards as the of being in an atmosphere of like through their creative eyes along worthy recipient from a field that minded people, ephemeral as it with of course the large display of demanded the tough decision. may be this is the essence of the David Mann’s work. Another celebrity on hand was David Mann Memorial. David’s wife, Jacquie, who greeted David Mann was probably best fans as they arrived. The Bob Car- The main man, Tory DuVarney, know by tens of thousands as the illo Band played some great music said “It’s an honor and privilege regular contributor to Easyrider and it should be noted that Bob for me to be the event organizer. Magazine with artwork that has is a very talented builder himself It’s the artists and builders who been described as the “Norman winning top honors often. make the show so great! If you Rockwell” of motorcycling. He build it they will come!” painted his life as a biker, bike I find the fairgrounds to be a great builder, and artist which gave an place for this event preferring facil-

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In the ‘Book of Old School’ Tucson AZ* 7th Annual Red Sleigh Toy Run Presented by Shope and Paul Yaffe From “Biker Battle- food, drinks, raffle, and much more. Come support Kruzin reg gets $5 off). Includes breakfast burritos made onsite. The Colorado Motorcycle Expo is one of the Believe with your heart Red Sleigh Toy Run. This is not your ordinary Toy Run! All ground Phoenix” Hundreds of the country’s for Kidz Holiday Parade Contact Yvette Hart Email yvette. 4645 Morena Blvd. More info: 858-616-6999 or visit www. last great authentic shows for real bikers! It Not with your head toys are delivered on the run to the children at their homes! hottest bikes on display, Enter your bike for [email protected] sandiegoharley.com features the country’s largest indoor Motor- See as the child All Registration at the door: $10/$5 for passenger and 1 free to win trophies, cash, prizes and brag- cycle Swap Meet, a huge Custom & Antique In a hospital bed Unwrapped New Toy. Toy Collection Boxes will also be at ging rights. Live Music and prize giveaways, Harbor City, CA* Ride For The Troops. Police Escorted DECEMBER 21 Motorcycle Show, the Miss CME Wet T Shirt For thunder on the street RideNow Powersports, Big John’s, Moose Lodge (Harrison David Mann Original Art Display, Industry Ride throughout the Beach Cities; benefitting families of Contest, Live Music, onsite tattooing, and Is their rooftops click, click, click Rd) & American Legion Post 36. Sign up or donate HERE. Top Builders and Vendors. For more info go soldiers stationed at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro; BIG SAN DIEGO to OCEANSIDE, CA* THE BIG COVER 20,000 of the greatest people you’d ever want As each and every Toy Run 8am RideNow Powersports 7501 E. 22nd Street th to www.EasyridersEvents.com or call 800- raffle UP— 19 Annual Charity event by Messengers MC & Pio- to meet! Over 300,000 sq ft of indoor space! 962–9857 SEE AD Affirms faith in ‘Ol Saint Nick prizes; $25 single & $30 w/passenger. 6th Annual Ride. neers MC benefitting the homeless via St. Vincent De Paul It’s THE motorcycle social event of the win- Tucson, AZ 520-405-1217 redsleightoyrun.wix.com/home Yes, Santa is a Biker Contact Frank Alvarez Email & Brother Benno’s. Bring Blankets, Socks, Warm Stuff to ter, so don’t miss it! National Western Com- [email protected] JANUARY 17 And should you not believe [email protected] San Diego Harley, 4645 Morena Blvd. San Diego —Reg- plex in Denver Sat 9-7 Sun 9-4 Contact Jeff Yucaipa, CA* Diablos Motorcycle Club Berdoo Toy Run SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS FREE Ask the child in the hospital bed istration starts at 9 AM- $10 includes run pin & break- Email [email protected] BREAKFAST & VIP LUNCH CREW On any Christmas Eve Toy Run. Starts at 11:00am $15/per person includes a meal. Sacramento, CA* Pictures with Santa. Santa Claus is com- fast. Ride leaves at 11:30 AM to donation drop & after RIDE– at Biggs Harley-Davidson located in At Bottoms Up Bar Grill @12131 14th street Yucaipa Ca ing to Harley-Davidson of Sacramento located on 1000 Ar- party at Kennedys Custom Cycles, 3028 San Luis Rey Rd., San Marcos, CA. Hot Breakfast served to rid- By Laurence Scerri, www.asphaltrange.com

12 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 13 14 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 15 16 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 17 Story and Photos by Angela Conner Schit convinced the riders to let him stand The army that Bob Parsons, owner in the center of this contraption while they of Scottsdale Harley-Davidson, has working orbited around him. for him out here in Arizona is a first class, Life of the Party Band was on well organized, amazing group of individuals the main stage and rocked the house for no to say the least. They put together a party for less than 3 hours. During one of their brief us desert bikers a few weekends back that was breaks Jack Schit took time to introduce the “Straight On” spectacular. audience to Brandon, a former patient at The day started out with a charity Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Little Brandon bike run to benefit Phoenix Children’s did not shy away from the bright lights of Hospital. There were well over 500 bikes the stage and soon had the audience in the gathered in the hospital’s parking lot ready to palm of his hand with just a smile. Brandon be led by the lovely Miss Shelley Martin. The must have also made quite an impression on pack stretched down the highway, weaving Mr. Parsons because Bob announced to the through stunned motorists and ended at crowd that he was going to quintuple the Scottsdale Harley-Davidson. total amount raised for Phoenix Children’s After parking Sturgis style near the Hospital. dealership we were given a schedule of events Toward the end of the night that would continue well into the evening. headliners Ann and Nancy Wilson of We listened to the Jacob Waltz Band while legendary Heart took the stage. I stood at the Twin Peaks girls splashed numerous arm’s length with my media credentials so times into the dunk tank. A line of excited that I could get some good photos but kept fans soon formed and were ready to meet forgetting to click my camera. I couldn’t Theo Rossi, “Juice” from Sons of Anarchy. believe I was this close to the music I had so I overhead Theo tell one young lady that she often heard on the radio while growing up. needed to go back and watch the first season After 30+ years in rock and roll they still of SOA again because he used to be a good guy. sounded amazing. The afternoon progressed as Bob’s Biker Blast was a fun-filled we wandered the campus and discovered day that included good friends, excellent additional activities behind the motorcycle entertainment and an honorable cause. I training facility. Barbeque and beer were look forward to seeing how Mr. Parsons’ being served near the Globe of Death. team will top themselves next year. Experienced riders closed themselves into a Our own Smiles from Quick 14 foot steel sphere and rode their Yamaha Throttle was lucky enough to sit down with 100s inside the structure at top speeds. Even Mr. Parsons for an interview. Make sure you more entertaining was when Emcee Jack check it out in this issue.

18 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 19 By Perry n Traci happened, every man’s fantasy , well not really - Melinda gave Traci a kiss on the cheek…. Sorry 30th annual Arizona Antique& Classic Bike Show for the build up guys. On we went around the back of the building where there was a motorcycle swap A while back Alex, a friend of ours, gave us a call meet. Get this - Traci found some Harley Shoes… and said “hey are you guys coming down to the what is it with women and shoes? I saw one of Shriner’s hall for a Antique Bike show?” I said my first bikes; a Yamaha Enduro, had to be a 1975. “Well I dunno, sounds kinda lame.” Boy was I Id love to tell a story right now about that 2-stroke wrong. Yamaha Enduro…but my editor would be upset… The Shriners originated from the Masons. The lets just leave it at that. What next? Trophies!… Shriners Hospitals for Children and the St Jude seemed like everybody got a trophy some guys and Children Hospitals are just two of the many gals got 2-3 trophies. That’s the way I like to see it at organizations that the Shriners are associated with. a bike show!! Too many bikes to mention, so I used Once inside I immediately shot over to 3 beautiful my old 35mm Camera, and also got some photos 1950’s Indian Motorcycles, looking like they were in digital; enjoy them. One bike and rider did stand right off the assembly line. While talking to the out; a 1960’s edition of a “Wankel,” a rotary motor owners I kept thinking about that old guy Curly (made famous in the Mazda RX-7 but also used by (Jack Palance) from the movie “City Slickers”. All Norton) on a “Hercules” bike and the rider was a that was missing was them getting on the ground guy in his 80’s. Like most of the guys there; nice knocking out push-ups. These guys were Badass but tuff…biker to the bone. He climbed on the in every sense of the word. One thing connected bike, put his hands on the grips moved the handle with all these guys here at the Arizona Antique & bars from side to side, getting a feel for the front Classic Motorcycle Enthusiasts club (AACME), the end then fired that rotary motor right up… it did El Zaribah Shriners, and many entries Bike show sound kind of like a vacuum cleaner, not just your was their love for old motorcycles; you could feel it. normal vacuum cleaner more like a Kirby vacuum Anything newer than 1980, and you are welcome cleaner on steroids. He kicked his kickstand up and but not in the show. We saw some of our builder took off, just like most of the bikes there, road right friends there; Carlos Chavez and his buddies had from the display to the road. Except his hat did fly a few Chopped Triumphs that looked straight out off… but that was the most impressive part of this of the movie “The Wild Ones”. We met up with exodus, he made a pinpoint u-turn, came back for Alex and his woman (Melinda) there by Carlos’s his hat like a pro...he looked back at us, tipped his bike and I had the girls pose for a picture, then it hat with a wink and a nod, kinda like Fred Astre, and drove off… it was stellar!

20 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 21 Story / Photos: Heath Da Chief me talk to ASHLEE and see what she thinks”. I damn thing! AHAH. I felt like I wanted to die go on the ride. He said, “we need to start our bikes said the girls would always “Giggle” seeing the go around the entire island, which would take immediately had a grin and knew it was going to after, but so what… I’m kinda on vacation right? right here, and were gonna burn out up the street handsome military men. So…. Yea. There ya go. about 8-9 hours the guys said. So I had to at least As the winter months kick in, some of us will be happen. Meanwhile, at the same time I knew this Working, riding, shooting… Well not vacation, but ok?” I said, deal. I love Tom. Let’s just say, I’m The term Giggle Hill, is rad in my book. But, at go around the northern part of the island. I had 3 pushing our beloved two wheels of freedom to the Maui trip would be planned, I immediately thought kinda damn felt like it. sure his neighbor was very happy that morning... first, I was like what?? We hung there for a while hours. I just put my trucker cap down and went for back corner of the garage. We will be plugging in of my riding Ohana in Hawaii (KOA PUNA So after lunch we met up with Bradda Joe Molina, Any way, back to the ride. We met up with the club had some more food, drinks and headed up the it. If I broke down, I would just have to miss my that battery tender, and possibly one last clean and motorcycle club). I reached out to Tom Hanks. he is a member of the KOA PUNA club and owns in Kahului and took off north up Hwy 36 (Pali road to grab some lunch at a local favorite place plane, oh darn…. I charged around the familiar shine before we cover her up as the COLD begins (No… He’s not THE Tom Hanks) But, honestly, a bar called “Hang Loose” in maui. He met him Hwy) to stop at Ho’okipa Beach Lookout. It was called “The Stopwatch” I had an incredible burger west side of the island. I rode through the more to settle. As the first winters snow fall drops, some way cooler. So, anyway, I reached out to Tom to there for me to pick up my bike. It was a 1990 the first stop of many on our Maui adventure. The there and some awesome Local Rum. After some touristy side Kaanapali which is so awesome riding of us have to shed that ever so cold and bitter tear. let him know I would be in his MAUI HOOD, and Harley-Davidson Police Special. After a few hours club has about 30 bikes w us that day and with that fun with the club we took off again up the road to so close to the ocean! I mean at high tide, the water At this point in our moto lives we need to think wanted to know if I could do a story on the riding of “talking story” and a few awesome Hawaiian comes a chase truck with food and drinks. Damn! “Rice Park” a great lil spot near the Kula Forest and waves splash you in the face! It was totally about what our options could be. in Maui while I was there shooting this wedding. drinks I rode the bike to Tom’s house where I was Hawaiian style right!? It is all about enjoying the Reserve. After some cardboard hill sliding and awesome. I rode up Hwy 30 Past Kapalua and I 1: Move? No… Immediately with his Hawaiian pidgen accent he to be staying for the trip. No hotels for this guy. It ride and friends with these guys and from the more stories, some of the guys had to go home. think it was right about Honolua Bay where it really 2: Get snow tires, spikes, and a snow suit? say “Oh bra, no worries, I got you taken care of was just local style all the way for me, and I was start it was all about hanging out. One of the guys I was still down to get some riding in, and some started to open up to be an amazing ride. I have Hmmmm ,not appealing. Bra.” I knew it was all good. Tom hooked up with very happy with that. pulled up and his mouth was super swollen, the of the crew offered to take me down to the west to say it was a Wednesday about 11am, and there 3: Get on a plane and take a trip somewhere warm his brother in the club Bradda Joe, and he had a I shot the wedding for my friends and it really was guys were all laughing at him, and I said, “Damn side of the island to see an awesome Maui Sunset. was no one on the road. Complete solo ride though for a moto riding adventure? YES. bike all lined up for me. So with this all in mind, an incredible experience. It was just the 2 of them what happened to him!?” they said “Eh no worries We didn’t have much time so we had to hurry. Of paradise. The colors of the surroundings were just This riding adventure I’m writing about was not No rental car, just a bike, I pack light enough to fit on a secluded beach, very private. It was a privilege bra, he went got bit by one bee in the mout.” course, I was happy to ride a bit faster as there were unreal. Winding roads along the Hawaiian Ocean planned on the lines as shown above (heck I’m in a big back pack, all my camera gear , jump on to be there. Plus, I got to ride up the west side of the AHHAHAHAHA!! I was laughing so hard. less people. We had a great ride down the west made me really bummed I didn’t do this ride earlier from Cali), but instead, was an option to enjoy the plane and off I go. island every morning to meet up with the couple. After some great food and stories we set off again side of the island along Hwy 31 where we ended without having to rush. I kept saying WOW, OH myself while out on a trip to Maui to shoot the Now for those of you who have never visited I was staying in Makawao, which is almost in the this time east on hwy 37 towards the middle part at Makena Beach right at sunset to watch what DAMN every other turn. I was taking as many wedding of one of my very cool motorcycle riding Hawaii, I have to tell you, Even just stepping off middle of the island, so it was a nice one hour ride of the main island. Just incase you didn’t know or felt like a fake Picasso painting in the sky. The pics as I could while riding to capture the moment pals. So here’s how it all goes down. the plane, the first breath you take of the Hawaiian along the Lahaina Coast to their hotel. were not aware, there are no helmet laws in Hawaii. Hawaiian sky at night is just something you can’t of what it felt like. As I look through the photos My friend Sashca and I have been riding off and air just brings a smile to you face. Oh yea, and on I’m going to jump ahead to the riding now as It Yea, you can just solo dome it, Or how ever you ever put into words. Even the photos that I took of now as I writing this, it doesn’t do it 1% of justice. on together the last few years. I helped him get on a side note, when you get off the place in Maui, was 2 days that I really will never forget. I met up like to call riding without a helmet. I have to tell us riding into the sunset were so incredible I felt I rode Hwy 30 / 340 the whole route and wish I a Harley-Davidson shoot with me, and it changed you get off the plane OLD SCHOOL style with a with the Koa Puna Maui club early in the morning you as someone who wears a FULL FACE every like I could shoot 10,000 pictures and not capture could have just turned around to go back the way him. He now owns 2 Harleys (compare to the 2 ramp of stairs that leads you down to the tarmac. to go for our ride. Oh yea, on a side note: I have to day, it was a crazy feeling to not have any helmet what I felt I was seeing. We ended the night at I came. It was amazing. It even turned into a one Triumphs he used to own) Not that I’m not a fan VERY COOL. tell this story about staying at Tom’s house to go on the whole trip! I was scared as hell at first. But another local food place in Kihei and I said mahalo lane road for a while which got a little freaky trying of Triumphs, I own 2 myself, but riding those bikes Bradda Tom picks me up from the airport in for a ride to meet the club. So Tom has this new man, you just go with it. Ride mellow as most of to such an amazing group of guys and gals. They to dodge cars and cyclists. But seriously, you have stoked him out and changed him. He also was able his awesome LIFTED CHEVY BLAZER and neighbor that just moved in, that’s been giving him the Hawaiian guys do, enjoy the air, the wind, and took me under their clubs wing to show a cali boy to at least one time before you kick the damn to get on a few episodes of Sons Of Anarchy as immediately takes me to some incredible Local crap about noisy this, noisy that, blah blah, you just do it. I started to wear at least a trucker hat as I around the island. I could not be more grateful. bucket to ride in Maui. I mean there is a whole one of the gang riders. Needless to say, he’s a nice Hawaiian Food! The place was called “DA know the kind. The day before, Tom was starting was getting some mean sun burns on my forehead! Although I had a really nice chill ride with the club, other half of the island I didn’t even get to ride guy, good rider and great pal. He and his wife were KITCHEN” and oh man, they served us so much his bike just to get the juices flowing and check her AHAH. Ok, back to the riding.. Sorry. I get side I didn’t get to ride around the island as much as I around!! Well, there’s always the next wedding. getting married in Maui and hit me up to see if I food, I was dying! There was so much incredible our before our ride. Tom turned off the bike and tracked easy. We stopped at a place called “Giggle wanted. So, early the next am, the same day I was Aloha, and Mahalo to the Koa Puna motorcycle knew any photographers in Maui as my aunt lives Hawaiian food on my plate; I didn’t know what his neighbor was yelling “Oh no, you better not Hill”. I asked where in the hell they got that lame leaving, I woke up early to head around the island. club for making me feel line one of their own. Till there. I jokingly said, “brah… just pay for my ticket to do! But, ya know, coming from California, the be starting that thing up”. Tom said. Hey it’s the name?! They said. “Well you know it’s the place I had to get out and see more! next time. and I’ll shoot your damn wedding man!” I was plane food TOTALLY SUCKED. I was saving middle of the day, I’m in my garage, dang…” So, back in the day where all the military guys would Maui has 2 main sections of island, the north kinda joking, kinda not joking. He said back “Let myself for some Hawaiian food and I ate the whole with this in mind, Tom and I got up that next am to come to meet the girls to get some action, and they side, and the south side. I didn’t have the time to Chief.

22 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 23 Celebrity riders take the “PATH Home” By Gary Koz Mraz

In 2010, QuickThrottle featured actress Katee Sackhoff in our “Women Who Ride.” Later that year Sackhoff and motorcycle riding compadre, Tricia Helfer motorcycled from L.A. to Louisiana to raise funds for the Gulf Restoration Network. Check out their movie “The LA LA Ride” at www.actingoutlaws.tv Katee and Tricia met on the set of Battlestar Galactica and realized they both loved motorcycles and the ride never stopped.

Their first annual Acting Outlaws PATH Home charity ride was a rousing success. PATH, People Assisting the Homeless, is a family of agencies working together to end homelessness for individuals, families and communities by building housing and providing supportive services in 22 locations from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.

Tricia and Katee are riders and they enlisted other celebrity riders to get involved. They understand that the love of motorcycling brings people together. “Riding brings out the best in everyone and it’s the perfect thread to weave charitable camaraderie. Nearly 80,000 people are languishing on the streets of Southern California alone. These are women with children, people struggling with health issues, war veterans, and teenagers without families. We want in some small way, to help,” Katee said. PATH has spent 30 years working to help our homeless neighbors make it home, and in the last 18 months, has permanently housed over 3,300 individuals, veterans, and families. Learn more at www.epath.org.

You couldn’t ask for better ambassadors than Katee and Tricia – they are totally down to earth, engaging, and completely throw themselves into their passions.

A great mix of motorcyclists and celebrity riders turned out on everything from Harleys and sport bikes to cool vintage motorcycles. Celebrity riders like actor Michael Trucco, comedian David Alan Grier, actor Gilles Marini, Thom Barry of the Cold Case and of course Captain Bluebeard lead the pack. Beautiful weather brought out the best in all of us for the very first PATH Home ride. We staged at the parking lot in La Canada while Peet’s coffee supplied a hot cup of joe. Registration went smoothly and the group headed up the Angeles Crest Highway to Newcomb’s Ranch. It was there we were all provided a great lunch and entertained by the house band. The raffle winners walked away with some serious goodies. It was great fun, all for a good cause.

I suggest you pay attention to the Acting Outlaws. These women are serious riders championing a credible cause. Katee and Tricia make everyone feel like family and know how to get the party started.

24 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 25 Saturday, October 25, 2014 saw another fun-filled day of biker events and their first time at Love Ride, their albums have gotten them a following, including great entertainment featuring Buckcherry & Robby Krieger with his band, Jam those in front of the stage. Kitchen. Yes, that’s correct, this year the ride was held on a Saturday, not Sunday. Also, the ride did NOT start at Glendale (though some still used Glendale Harley I got a little time with Emilio Rivera, who was close to wrapping up his stint as Davidson as a start point with friends) – riders went directly to Castaic Lake “Alvarez” in the final week of the final season of Sons of Anarchy. Happy to say, Recreation Center with the gates open at 9AM (and close at 5PM – longer he was asked what he would like to keep from the show, so he’ll get Alvarez’ cut hours). The longest-running motorcycle fundraising event in the world benefitted and boots. The other actors will also get their cuts, which Kurt Sutter so far has its original charity, MDA to send kids to summer camp. Proceeds help send local framed for them. We’ll get the see Emilio in a couple of feature films this coming children to a weeklong, “barrier-free” summer camp in Southern California, year – a boxing movie, and a sort of “Mission Impossible” thriller. offering a wide range of activities specially designed for youngsters who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. Those who registered in advance got a Love Bike show winners and 10 top fundraisers were announced at 3:25PM by Emilio Ride 31 pin and patch and a free Opportunity Prize Ticket. Big prize was a 2015 Rivera, Robert Patrick and Chairman Oliver Shokouh. Prize winners in each black Street Glide, and additional Opportunity Tickets were just $10 each. category gets a tour of Jay Leno’s garage (how cool is THAT), plus other prizes. This year included the Peter Fonda Ride-In Bike Show (near the entrance) with Certainly worth putting your ride on display, and giving thousands of people winners in 7 categories (ride-in from 6AM – 9:30 AM.) New this year, select something to admire. dealers rode to Castaic Lake co-hosted by a Harley-Davidson Motor Company executive. And as usual, the man whose name is on my motorcycle, Honorary STAY FOR THE FOOD – Chairman Willie G. Davidson was on hand. While the Charlie Brechtel Band took the stage, I took to the food trucks and vendors. I could go on and on about all the incredible food choices from the COME FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT – expected BBQ truck to Roll’n Lobster, Crab etc.. A favorite of mine is The Grilled 10:00AM – First band up was Wildwood Highway, unique in that they combine Cheese Truck, and the “Rushed Art Food Truck” know for their pan seared salmon their individual songs and styles, alternating between lead vocals and soulful, wrap. Anita’s Famous Louisiana Sausages had two grills loaded and a line of tight harmonies to create what they call a feel-good, bluesy, modern country/ customers, but I was holding off for later. southern rock sound. Over at the Victory/Indian of Orange County booth, I had to check out the new Indian Scout. Journalists have been tripping over themselves in praise for this bike, I caught up with Robert Patrick, who rode in on his ’06 Harley Davidson Electra and so far – just short of a test ride – I’m eyeballing getting one of these 100 hp Glide Classic. Robert is in the TV series Scorpion right now, 9:00PM Mondays rockets myself. Walking from one booth to another the Budweiser girls just seemed on CBS. The series is loosely based on the life of self-proclaimed genius and to be everywhere, which was really nice. computer expert Walter O’Brien, and in the series, Robert plays a Federal Agent David Uhl Fine Art, often used as a cover for QUICK THROTTLE, had a gallery . In real life, he’s in the BOOZEFIGHTERS MC Chapter 101 and you can often booth on display. Great stuff. And at the end of the day, if those muscles needed see him at events starting at Glendale Harley Davidson. some TLC, massage therapy had a number of chairs to fix you up ($10-$20 range for 10–25 minutes) with the proceeds going to MDA. While we were talking, Robert looked up with a “What’s that!?” Above us was Freddy Nock doing his dare devil tight rope act above the stage without a net. AFTER PARTY – Then turns around and walks back. Next – Freddy does the William Tell shoot Once I checked out the bike show, it was time to leave the thinning crowd and head the apple off the wife’s head act, with a cross bow. Jay Leno asks if any guys want over to Canyon Country and the After Party at the Route 66 Classic Grill. I’d been to volunteer their wife, but no one speaks up. First shot, success. Two out of two? there before for the start of the “BOOT RIDE” a couple years ago, but my first time Another apple gone. Jay asks “Ten out of ten?” for the After Party so didn’t know what to expect when I pulled in. Speaking of Jay, many of you are familiar with “Jay’s Garage” on the Internet – OMG!!! It’s like everyone from the Love Ride just teleported over here, filling short videos where he talks about one of his cars or motorcycles, then takes it for the parking area, with another stage for even more hot entertainment. In this case a spin while giving commentary on its performance (or lack thereof). CNBC will “One More From The Road” – the premier Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band at 5PM. be doing a full television show “Jay’s Garage” so what can he tell us? Rebel Heart had already played before I arrived. By now I was hungry, and there Jay: “I don’t know anything about it.” was food on the grill outside so I opted to go for the grill and a bratwurst & chips. The producers, I assume, have yet to get their fingers in it. But I’ll just go out on Now, getting dogs/sausage/bratwurst anywhere is a crap shoot, so I had no great a limb and predict it will be similar in giving history/background of the featured expectations. The fact of the matter is, this was good sized, in a roll with fixin’s, and vehicle, a ride, plus guests of other enthusiasts, particularly those with their own was hot & juicy! Dang – I’ll come back next year just for this! collections. In any case, Jay assures us we’ll be doing a story as we get closer. Vendors were typical, and for those who were cigarless, there was a booth with some Rocky Patel and Oliva for sale. I had a Cuban with me, so sat back and By 1:00PM the Victor McLaglen Motor Corps, which has been at almost every enjoyed it while listening to the Red Not Chili Peppers that began at 7PM. If that Love Ride, returned to do their classic motorcycle stunts. You may also have wasn’t enough to keep one entertained, the Globe of Death took place between seen them at the Laughlin River Run. A fitting follow-up was UNKNOWN performances. While the Wall of Death is exciting in its own right, seeing multiple Industries, Harley riders pushing the limits of physics on their motorcycles. motorcycles criss cross each other inside a big ball tops even that. Okay, that’s about as much fun as one can pack in in one day of events. Sign up More ACTION followed as Juli Moody “The Female Human Link” did her stunt next year (in advance, and save) while helping send MDA kids to Summer Camp. holding two motorcycles riding in opposite directions at full power. See you there! Buckcherry then took to the stage with their high voltage performance. Though Photos by Pete Alva, Stephanie Nidess, Ray Seidel

26 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 27 Story and Photos by: Angela Conner out on tour we get together with people we Keith: Yes. more time one on one with Josh (Todd) know who have bikes and ride with them. But I Angela: Didn’t you do something with recording vocals. So the rest of it is kind gotta say there’s nothing like riding in Southern Gibson where you had a signature model of business as usual. Last month I had the opportunity California. created identical to that guitar? Angela: How is the newest band member, to talk motorcycles and music Angela: That’s great that people share their Keith: Yes, Gibson recreated Louis. It was Kelly LeMieux working out? bikes and you get to ride a variety of motorcycles called a Collectors Choice Series of Guitars. Keith: He’s working out great. with Keith Nelson, lead guitarist while you’re out on tour because Buckcherry is Angela: Tell me how that came about. Phenomenal bass player. for the band Buckcherry. on the road quite a bit. Keith: It basically came about because Angela: Is there a whole new vibe to the Keith: Yes we are. Gibson was looking at existing guitars and band? The group is currently Angela: Buckcherry has played a few different their owners. They approached me about Keith: Anytime you change one of the on tour with their latest motorcycle rallies. You’ve done Sturgis in doing a replication of Louis for their series members you change the dynamic slightly South Dakota for the last few years. You played and it worked out great. but Kelly fits right in and it’s been smooth EP “F*&k”. Arizona Bike Week a couple years back and Angela: Did you use Louis on the new EP sailing. now the Love Ride in California this year. Do “F*&k”? Angela: What’s next for Buckcherry? Angela: Hey Keith how are you? This is Angela you ever get the chance to participate in the bike Keith: I use Louis every chance I get. On Keith: More touring. Conner from Quick Throttle Magazine. events/rides or are you usually just in and out the road, in the studio, it’s definitely my go- Angela: You guys are constantly on Keith: Good to talk to ya. after the band performs? to guitar. the road. Whenever I check the Angela: Thanks so much for making time to Keith: We’ve done some bike events. We set Angela: Who are your favorite guitarists? website, Buckcherry is always talk with me, I really appreciate it. Since Quick up at Sturgis on a number of occasions a few Keith: Oh man, there are so many guitarists. playing somewhere. No rest Throttle is a motorcycle magazine I thought I’d days early but primarily because of the work Angela: I know, it’s gotta be a hard question for the wicked? start out with some bike questions. First of all, schedule we’re just in for the day. Don’t really for a musician. Keith: I guess not and tell me about your ride. get to participate a lot. Keith: There are a few guitarists that we’re working on a new Keith: Oh, I have a revolving door of junkers. Angela: With so many motorcycles in your influenced me early on and then I go through record. Hopefully we’ll have Angela: Junkers? You like rat bikes? garage, do you work on your own bikes or do phases. It’s like Mike Campbell from Tom something new in the next year Keith: Yeah, but the main bike that I’ve had the you have one particular shop that you take them Petty’s band will be my favorite guitar player that we can put out in 2015. Just longest is a 1937 Knucklehead. That’s not going to? for a while and then I’ll be in a Rick Nielsen keep doing what we’re doing. anywhere. Between Xavier (Muriel) and myself Keith: We are lucky enough to be friends with from Cheap Trick phase. Angela: Loving it still, even after who knows what we’ve got in the garage. a number of really talented builders. When Angela: I love Cheap Trick. almost 20 years? Angela: So you go on a lot of rides with Xavier? you’ve got old bikes you inevitably learn how to Keith: I’m reading the new Joe Perry Keith: Oh yeah, we’re having a good Keith: Yeah, we’re not only bandmates but work on things yourself. biography so I’m really going through an old time. we’re also riding buddies. We get out as Angela: Do you have any favorite builders? Aerosmith phase right now. Angela: Ok, last question. If your often as we can. Keith: Billy Lane is probably my favorite builder. Angela: How’s Joe’s book? Is it any good? Knucklehead and Louis were both Angela: Do you have a favorite He’s also become a friend over the years. The Keith: It’s great. So it really depends on in a burning building, which one do riding destination or area that guys over at Indian Larry are great and Power any given week. I’m sure when the new you grab first? you like to ride? Plant is doing some really cool stuff. AC/DC record hits at the end of the year Keith: Oh, man! That’s not a Keith: Anywhere Angela: Do you have any Indian Larry twisted I’ll go through another AC/DC phase. It’s fair question! there’s blacktop metal on your bikes? fun. So many guitarists have influenced Angela: I’m sorry- I had to do really. We’ve Keith: I actually have an Indian Larry bike. me. Ultimately it comes down to the big 3 it! had the luxury Angela: Sounds like you really do have a full or 4 -Keith Richards, Joe Perry, Paul Kossoff Keith: (sigh, long pause) of being able garage. Can we switch gears and talk about your from Free and Jimmy Page. Well, without Louis there to hop on music for a bit? I know that you are a prolific Angela: I noticed you produced the new EP would be no Knucklehead motorcycles guitar collector. If you could only have one on your own. How was that, having it all on so I’d have to grab Louis. in a lot of guitar which one would it be? your shoulders? Angela: Sweet answer. different places. Keith: 1959 Gibson Les Paul. Keith: Basically it was the same. The only When we’re Angela: Are you referring to “Louis”? difference would be that I spent a little bit

28 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 29 30 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 31 From the Editor: Next month we’ll tell you about Po- laris’ new Slingshot - I drove it right before press time but had to tell you right away - it is kick-ass fun with a did a great job keeping the classic nifty seat grab rail. The T-100 also small price tag. It’s not a car, not a Triumph look alive with modern comes with a matching Speedo and bike but something in between, and features. Tachometer, which nicely gives a regardless of what you call it, it loves Story: Heath “The Chief”, Bike Photos: One of the most notable aspects of the Bonneville The stock 865cc Four Stroke Parallel nod to the classic analog, gauges to eat corners and put smiles on a lot Heath “The Chief” riding shot “Christina Cofran” was the Air Cooled Parallel Twin motor. Originally Twin motor is able to push out 68 PS the bikes used to come with. The of reviewer’s faces. It’s a raw, slightly the Bonneville was released as a 650cc engine and at 7500 rpm and 68Nm of torque at controls are all very basic and just in unrefined ride, with a throaty growl and head-turning looks, and I had “Here he comes, he’s really moving now is sold in 2014 with a very smooth running 5800. It’s not too bad and with the place where they need to be, nothing 865cc power plant. other upgrades you can do; it can on the bars is oddly positioned. fun the minute I climbed in. When along, ladies and gentlemen we might Before I get into the specifics of this bike, I have be beefed up a bit. The bike has a The gas tank holds 4.2 gallons and I hit the first open straight-away, I to explain some of the history I have with the standard 5-speed transmission. The Triumph is claiming 43-57 miles punched it and it pulled at my gut like just have a new land speed record here Triumph Bonneville. It was 2004 and I really was classic PEA SHOOTER exhaust is a gallon. I think you could get it a jet fighter! Read more about it in 2015! CD at Bonneville, YES, he has done it, a looking at getting my first motorcycle. I had been a bit of a whisper, but really has the out of that if you were going 30-50 a fan of Evel Knievel since I was a little kid. I classic style that the original bonnies MPH, but I don’t know about that new land speed record, set right here was playing with the toys, pretending I was him used to come with. The mid area foot much on normal riding. On average, on my red white and blue BMX bike jumping controls and very cool and comfy I would go about 100 miles and fill before your very eyes and ears people.” other friends bikes and sometimes well, friends. I mmmmmmmmmming along. BORING… But seat give a basic riding position that up normally, sometimes the fuel - As the announcer tells the onlookers remember watching Evels old movies and I always ya know, that’s the deal. I am not a fan of the big is quite comfortable. I would find on light wouldn’t come on for longer, wanted to own a bike similar to his. After watching Mickey Mouse ear mirror’s or the stock suspension long trips it’s comfortable to put my just really depends on what kind of at famous bonnevile salt flats in Utah some many images of him jumping and flashing as it is just too mushy for me. The fuel-injected feet on the rear pegs for long distance rider you are and how much of a the HARLEY DAVIDSON logo all over the place, bike definitely has more PEP out of the box then riding. ;) The paint job on this 2014 THROTTLE MONKEY you like in 1956 as John Allen breaks the land I remember watching the most famous jump the carbureted version. Maybe it was how the bike T-100 is called “JET BLACK and to be. With the bike just below 500 speed record at 193.730 miles per hour he ever made, CEASERS. I remember looking was set up but it just seemed like I had to rev the LUNAR SILVER”. The cool part I lbs and with the seat about 30 ½” off closer at the bike and when I found out it was a motor pretty high when taking off from the line, or like is the gold hand painted striping the ground, it’s a good overall bike on his Triumph 650cc motorcycle. Triumph, I knew that was the bike I had to get. else it would just bog out a bit. Who knows, that on the tank. The big headlight for almost anyone. Jumping ahead and all this and that, I bought a was the only thing I didn’t really like, or maybe was bucket still keeps the CLASSIC look Honestly, I couldn’t’ think of a better It was that inspirational open piece of land that 2004 Triumph Bonneville that I had painted to just not used to. The bike runs smooth and quick intact and the now standard fork FIRST BIKE for anyone that has the led Triumph Motorcycles to name their newest look like one of Evel’s bikes and to this day still thought the gears and it’s pretty funny to have the gaiters help give it a solid overall style, the comfort and history that motorcycle in 1958. It was in November of that ride and race it and the bike has over 100,000 miles old timers come up and say “Oh wow, I had one of look. The bike also comes stock on this Triumph T-100 offers. And with year at the London Earls Court show where this on it. The only time it ever broke down was this those, what year is that “Bonnie”? Triumph really the T-100 with spoked wheels and a the bike going for about $9,000, it’s infamous bike was launched and without a doubt year 2014 and it was due to a dead battery. NOT pretty damn affordable for a new the most famous of all Triumph Twins. BAD HUH? bike. It’s crazy how I was looking As the years went on and Triumph went through So as I got the call to pick up a new 2014 Triumph at pictures of my bike when I first some major changes, ups and downs the T-100 Bonneville, (the T-100 name was originally bought it to what it looks like now, Bonneville was produced from 1959 -1983, then brought up to celebrate Triumph’s 100 anniversary and honestly it doesn’t look anything again from 1985-1988. The third run of these now in 2002), I was very excited to get a chance to ride like it. One more thing I’d like to new modern Triumphs started to come to life in a new stock Fuel Injected Bonneville. From 2001- bring up in my pitching this bike to 2001 and continues to be a top selling motorcycle 2007 were carbureted. From 2008 to now the bikes potentials riders is that this bike can for Triumph. are fuel injected, but if you look at the bike you see really do almost anything. I have something that looks like Carburetors on the bike. raced my 2004 bonneville, drove it Well… They are not, but really gives the bike a new 1015 miles in under 24 hours, rode it nostalgic feeling. Anyways, what I was trying to from Long Beach to Canada, jumped express is that It had been a long time since I had it about 4’ in the air, ridden it though ridden a stock Bonneville and was stoked to give mud, sand, salt, rain,snow and heat the bike a go for a few weeks. I was able to put and crashed it 2 times, and here I in about 400 miles in on the bike and got a great am still riding it almost everyday. A feeling for how the bike handled and ran. great bike, get out and test one. See First thing of course as you will have with how many of your own records you any stock bike is how damn quiet the bike can break on this bad boy. ;) is. I mean I felt like I was riding a sewing Chief. machine. It was just hmmmmmmmmmmm and

32 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 33 34 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 35 something for everybody. …Against All Odds, Rally Defies Rain & Fires Friday took me to Chester’s Harley-Davidson where hundreds were gathered to enjoy artist Scott Jacobs’ beautiful original artwork and special guest Paul Yaffe Story-Irish Flame; Photos- Irish Flame, Kristan Gilpatrick & Kevin Levezu and the Baddest Bagger contest. Appearing with Paul Yaffe were his friends and wicked talented, custom bike builders, Len Edmondson, CEO at AZZKIKR Street Vibrations Fall Rally was ON and right over the hill from my hometown of Custom Baggers and John Shopes of Dirty Bird Concepts. All three had brought Carson City. Randy Burke and Roadshows pulled off another fun week of events, beautiful award winning bikes to show off. Folks, it was chrome candy heaven! food, music and fun. Chester’s had the musical talents of awesome tribute band Skynnyn Lynnyrd (see Despite the downpour of rain and blustery winds that welcomed us all to this year’s them in our Gallery and Band Page!), Greg Golden Band and 14 year old blues rally and forest fires charring the landscape to the West beyond Tahoe, the streets guitarist Kory Gibbs and Boogie Daddies. Chester’s had great vendors for clothes, of downtown Reno roared with the sound of loud bikes, great bands, and good parts, custom audio and repairs, but I must say I really had fun interviewing times. Kelly Quinn Of Throttle Girl. She is out promoting women riders and is a great Reno Harley Davidson, the Reno Ballroom and downtown on Virginia Street is ambassador for the Motorcycle Industry itself. I bought a few clothing items from where all of the events and activities were going on. her for my family and myself. My fave says “Throttle Up” ….love her! As I hung Street Vibes kicked off on Thursday with the star of reality TV’s “American out at Chester’s for a while, tasting food and listening to some great tunes, the Chopper”, Paul Teutul, Sr. Our gal Kristan Gilpatrick was there to get us story and winners were announced for the Baddest Bagger Contest. These contests are held photos about Teutul and Count’s 77 Band’s Danny Koker. Gilpatrick reports, “Mr. at many Bike Shows, always a crowd pleaser. Teutul (Senior) was the official Thursday Grand Marshall for Street Vibrations. He Winners were: was escorted by the Police on Parade who led him to the Jagermeister Stage and the 1st Place, Pro Class, Dirt Bag Cycles with a 2015 Road King, 1st Place Modified official flag-raising ceremony. Mr. Teutul’s flight was delayed for his first meet and went to Shawn Whitney on a 2008 Street Glide, 1st Place Radical went to Jeff greet at 3:45, but a patient VIP crowd happily waited and welcomed him. He was Katarzy on a 2004 Road Glide, 1st Place, Stock Class went to Mark Brodie on his full of genuine smiles and good laughs for his many fans.” Police Road King. Gilpatrick went on to say, “Another treat for this year’s event was the Friday Dirt Bag Cycles won the title of Baddest Bagger in Reno, a 2015 Road Glide built arrival of the star of HISTORY’s “Counting Cars,” Danny “Count” Koker and in 12 days! his rockin’ band Count’s 77. With Danny “The Count” Koker on lead vocals, J & M Audio also hosted the Baddest Bagger Audio Shootout to see who had the John Zito on lead guitar, harmonica and vocals, Stoney Curtis on lead guitar and loudest stereo system. It was exciting to listen to all of the incredible stereo systems vocals, Barry Barnes on bass and vocals and Paul DiSibio on drums. These six and such a pleasure to admire all of the customizations these bagger bad boys had powerhouse musicians with their collaboration of 70’s covers as well as their own installed. original songs really rocked the Jägermeister Stage at this year’s rally. On Saturday Saturday and Sunday continued with more Slow-ride races, final Scavenger Hunt, Danny and his Counting Cars co-star Kevin Mack, gave a special meet-n-greet for the Cathouse Poker Run, a wet T-shirt contest at the Sands Regency, (sorry boys VIP participants inside Circus Circus, where they posed for pictures and signed did not get pics at that one) and just a whole lot of people from many states just autographs along with Koker’s Count’s 77 band before “The Count’s” appearance out enjoying the really great music, events, activities and awesome Nevada scenery. as Saturday’s Grand Marshall for the Police on Parade and flag-raising ceremony.” From Reno you can be in Lake Take, Virginia City or Carson City the State Capital Spanish Springs High School students in authentic WWII uniforms performed the in 30 minutes. Many riders ventured out to Virginia City for Street Vibrations and patriotic flag ceremonies with an appreciative crowd’s support. Thunder on the Comstock or south to Carson City to enjoy the state Capital and Each day had fun favorite events like the annual VIP Poker Run, Slow bike races, all of the fun shopping, restaurants and weekend entertainment. There was such America’s Finest Custom bike builder’s Expo and Tattoo Expo at the Reno a huge variety of places to go and things to do-- Randy Burke and his awesome ballroom and several stages of great entertainment. There was the” Big Stage” Roadshows team did a great job this year to make it bigger and better than ever! hosted by Jägermeister in Downtown Reno that showcased many of the awesome There were more great bands, celebrity bike builders, awesome vendors and lots performers. Some of the weekend entertainment was the beautiful Nevada more to do. The City of Reno and all of the Reno downtown Casinos, Hotels and Showgirl Dancers, many talented Nevada bands including the Jason King Band, local businesses had great specials and entertainment going on for all of the many the Rick Hammond Band, Lucky Tongue band, Suspect Zero, tribute band Journey visitors and participants to enjoy. Well done! Revisited, Boogie Daddies, Nevada Hazzard and the awesome and powerful Audio Looking forward to next year when Street Vibrations Turns 21! Slain te! (Gaelic, Boxx Band. Music and good vibes were everywhere. Plus, the beautiful Silver “Cheers!”) Legacy Hotel and Casino had headliner Huey Lewis and the News. Harrah’s had the Broadway Showstoppers, which was voted “Show of the Year”. There was See more photos from 2014’s Fall Street Vibrations at www.quickthrottle.com in the Gallery!

36 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 37 These men are my life. My husband, Matt has known them for so many years, and each one of them is considered a brother to him, and now to me. The man on the back of the motorcycle behind the man with the long gray beard is Gavin, a man whom I had the honor to know and love, but not for long enough. The long gray beard on the front of the bike is Art (Grizz), who rode out from NM to CA to take Gavin on his last ride.

Gavin was diagnosed with Cancer a mere 11 months before he passed. These two men knew each other since Jr. High. Gavin was living with my husband and myself through his entire illness up until 2 weeks before he passed away, at which point he needed round the clock care, and we were both working full time and couldn’t provide it. Weeks before he died, Gavin went into the hospital and made my husband promise that he get to go on one last ride, and so a last ride he got. We had to tie strap Gav onto the back of Art because he was too weak to hold on. By the time he was off the bike, there wasn’t a dry eye in site, as you can well imagine. His family, blood or brotherhood, were there to watch him ride and lend support and love. I was honored to photograph it from the back of Gavin’s truck that my husband drove just to allow me to capture it all.

There were 2 clubs involved, Art is a standing member in the VNV, and Gavin was in the Devils Disciples. I feel this group of men have a great message in their story, showing that no club can separate Brotherhood. Gavin died on October 17th 2012, this ride happened on October 6th, just 11 days before. He has been missed every day after by so many.

Letter and Pics from Twila Knight”

38 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 39 Los Angeles Harley-Davidson of Anaheim loseS one of their own Eric Mapel’s ride began on October 24, 1948.

As a young man, Eric served as a Sergeant in the United States Army as a Tank Commander. Eric was always proud of his service to his country. After leaving the Army with an hon- orable discharge, eventually Eric pursued a career in the automo- tive industry. Due to his hard work and customer oriented attitude he quickly rose up the ladder and found himself in charge of the entire Ser- vice Department at McPherson Toy- ota and then the McPherson Ford dealerships. Though the years, Eric was an avid water sports enthusiast and enjoyed hunting with friends and family. In 1999, Eric became interested in passion. Harley Davidson motorcycles and His ride sadly ended October 12, purchased a 2000 Roadking. This 2014. new passion led him to leave the au- Eric will be remembered as a loving, tomotive industry and enter into the kind and generous person. He will motorcycle industry; going to work be missed by all that knew him. LA for Lifestyle Cycle and ultimately Harley of Anaheim closed their deal- for Los Angeles Harley Davidson in ership on October 23rd so all that Fullerton. loved him could attend his Cel- Throughout his life, Eric had many ebration of Life Service. More about close friends and a devoted family Eric and donations to Eric’s family that includes his wife of 28 years, can be made through Lori, two daughters, Sheri and Amanda and was also blessed with http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ 5 grandchildren. The riding com- ericmapel/mystory munity embraced him and it was his

40 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 41 Photo by Jay Renard/East County Herald Photo by Jay Renard/East County Herald

Allison morphed into Diana Ross on “Back in my Photo by Jay Renard/East County Herald Arms Again” and more, by the Supremes. It was the 60’s all over again, what a great time. Then Chaz became Tom Jones on “It’s Not Unusual!” …. Chaz says, their goal is to make sure their audience has fun and comes away feeling really good. --No one wanted the show to end…. The Presentation of Awards by Santee’s S&S town center was closed at both ends and the whole Trophies, was MC’d by KGB radio’s own Big ...and a BBQ Festival too! length was all event occupied. This year a Poker John Gates, Producer of the “Bob & Coe in the Ride was also added which started from the brand Morning” Show. There were about 2 dozen bikes By Randy Twells/Photos-RT, Chuck Abney & Jay new Indian & Victory Motorcycle of El Cajon entered, a pretty good showing for the 2nd year they Renard/East County Herald store just a few miles to the south. The Law Tigers included a bike show. sponsored $200 & $100 gift card prizes for the high Bikes got 3 awards: Best of Show was, Luke Let me introduce you to my town-- Santee is a & low hand winners. Participants enjoyed a scenic Smith of Performance Choppers (El Cajon) with great place to live, located in San Diego County ride up to Ramona in those mountains to the east his ’99 Harley XL1200 Sporty S . He got it when between the Cuyamaca Mtns. & Cleveland and then back to Santee for the event & BBQ fest, he was 17 and took 2 and a half years of spare time the wooden access stair, who volunteered to take National Forest that gets snow in winter, and the with many local area BBQ’s participating. With to build—meaning it took a lot longer to complete the photo for this story. Thanks Bruce! This was beach. We’re in an inland valley surrounded by your $20 or $10 Poker Ride entry you got a Taster than an actual 2 1/2 years! One interesting feature . some decent mountains of our own, and hiking & Ticket to make the rounds of all the BBQ vendors awesome is the black gloss porcelain epoxy case paint that There was plenty of adjacent free parking for cars equestrian trails. Coming over the Mission Trails and get the full treatment. was a tedious and very labor intensive project. AND bikes, clean well supplied Summit on Hwy 52 from the west, I feel like I’m Otherwise this was a free public Along with his trophy, Luke won a full weekend porta potties, all the above in a plane coming in for a landing, it’s such a event, no gates/ticket booth etc., car rental from Enterprise- Santee location. including Handicap,-- along steep drop with the valley opening up in front of but the Beer & BBQ Wristband 2nd Place was, Leah Celeste, Sales Team Leader with plenty of tented seating to me. Try it at dusk too, as the moon rises large and for $15 pre-registration was worth from El Cajon H-D with her heavily customized enjoy the entertainment. As I get spectacular, hanging low over the mountains to the doing since you got to sample 2006 Dyna Street Bob. Orange candy paint is by gear it had during service. creakier I notice the small favors, east. On occasion large aircraft fly at low altitude ALL of the BBQ vendors… and local Santee artist Nick of Loose Cannon Custom The Car Show with over 200 entries had dozens of a lot. over these mountains too, a thrilling sight from the the Beer! Paint. Leah’s been riding street bikes since 16, but winners for different classes, and the examples on Event Chair John Morley and road over the summit. Also running through here McDonald’s of Santee was has photos of herself in diapers about age 2 riding display here were worthy of any high end regional Co-chair Bob Lloyd of Lloyd’s far far below is Mission Gorge. Now a walking a major sponsor, and Ronald a (mini?) dirt bike! show. From a historic Model T to a beautiful Collision Center in Santee have tour, the actual gorge was the only route back in was out in force making buds And 3rd was Wayne of Wayne’s 45 with his fully Corvette and everything else you could imagine really steered this event well. the 60’s, on a 2-laner winding along the San Diego with the kids & handing out kid authentic 1942 45 cu. in. WWII US Army model too. Susie & Mike Evans won the Car Show Best They pick great bands too which River, to get from Santee to San Diego. Here too in prizes and fun stuff, at this very Harley, fully outfitted with its authentic (but of Show with a 1955 Ford F-350 truck with all is a big part of the fun. This year the Gorge, Padre Dam has propped many a fishing family friendly shindig. A couple disarmed) Thompson submachine gun and all the restored original everything but updated lustrous pole, along with our own Santee Lakes fishing and weeks prior, McDonald’s held a we had 2 bands. First up was wood flatbed, the final touches being finished only campground recreation area. Santee gets fairly hot special taster event of their own Minor Strut- a rockabilly group the night before! in summer, and temps lingered to the warm side to show off their new Build Your of 9 & 10 year old kids having A classic 1971 Camaro Z-28 raffle had tickets for this October event, which brought out a huge Burger concept, where for one price you order it fun every minute. The guitars are almost bigger for sale as well by the East County Cruisers. This crowd of both locals and from round about. how YOU want it, with their newly updated menu than THEY are…. Next the headliner was Classic beautiful car will be raffled off in the coming and promoting fresher healthier everything from Chrome Rock & Roll Revue, with Chaz Sanchez months so you can look them up to get a ticket but the clarified buttered buns with uber-fresh veggies who became Elvis right before our eyes singing hurry-- www.santeecarshow.com to the free range grass-fed fresh Irish beef in the “Don’t Be Cruel”. Then the beautiful & talented burgers; a healthier idea than typical ‘fast food’. I Thanks for letting me take you on the one day tried one and I have to say, I’m impressed! Santee tour of my town at the Santee Car & Bike Show is the only East County location of only 4 total in & BBQ Fest---There was more to see & do than I SD County offering the BYB concept so far. could mention or show here so check out all our As I started walking the Car & Bike Show I photos from this event on www.quickthrottle.com spied a unique display- the local Warbirds West in the Gallery!! Air Museum at Gillespie Field (in neighboring El Cajon) brought some big toys including a real MiG21 fighter jet cockpit section you could actually get into & sit in the pilot’s ejection seat- - with the quick in-cockpit instrument & controls lesson provided by today’s facilitator Charlie Uhl, The Santee Car & Bike Show & BBQ Fest is in I was ready for my first air combat mission—er, I its 5th year overall. The Bike Show was added last mean, photo opp; it felt amazing looking up at the year, joining with the classic car show anchored open canopy, imagining the seat I’m strapped into by the East County Cruisers Car Club, of which launching out in an emergency like in the movie I’m a proud member, and several other car clubs Top Gun, wow! I turned to look left and there were represented as well. Riverview Parkway near was a fellow photog out here named Bruce, on

42 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 43 Indian Chieftain Outer Fairing Transformation HARLEY-DAVIDSON® RIDING GEAR BEAMS WITH EN- Somerset, Wis., October 21, 2014—Dressing up outer Indian fairings just got easier thanks to Küryakyn’s all-new trio of trim accents for 2014-later Chief- HANCED REFLECTIVITY tain models. Ride with the confidence that comes from premium reflectivity and water- Enhance the natu- proof, midweight cowhide leather with the new men’s Medallion Reflective ral bodylines of Leather Jacket (P/N 98077-15VM, starting at $550) from the Harley-David- the Chieftain’s son® MotorClothes® line. It features extensive 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflec- outer fairing with new Windshield tive Material in stripes, piping and graphics for up to 500 feet of enhanced Trim (P/N 5620) reflectivity in low- and Fairing Turn light and nighttime Signal Trim (P/N conditions. For cus- 5621) accents. The tomizable comfort Windshield Trim adds cohesive styl- it has two zippered ing to the top edge vents at the front of the Chieftain and back, plus pre- fairing while creat- curved sleeves and ing a clean transi- power-stretch at tion to the windshield. The Fairing Turn Signal Trim extends the classic de- sign lines from the OEM chrome panel to the turn signals for a seamless flow. waist, elbows and Both accents feature peel-and-stick installation and are reverse engineered action back. An from the Indian fairing to provide perfect fit and finish. under-the-helmet Complete the look with Küryakyn’s new Driving Light Bezels (P/N 5622). hood stays tucked Add a touch of chrome in an often-overlooked place with these simple-to-in- under the collar stall accents that instantly raise the style factor on Indian’s OEM driving lights. when not in use. And pockets at the elbows, shoulders and back accept accessory body armor for additional protection. Available in Chrome Heel Shifter S – 5XL and Tall sizes at most H-D dealerships and at www.h-d.com/store. This Chrome Heel Shifter adds a great-looking chrome accessory to your Indi- an® Motorcycle®, and it accommodates riders who prefer heel shifting. This Heel Shifter is easy to install as it attaches to the stock toe shifter in two inte- grated mounting points. The Heel Shifter peg is easy to operate and is sized to NEW FXRG® DUAL HELMET WITH INTEGRATED SUN retain maximum foot room and allow foot movement on the floorboard. The Heel Shifter is also adjustable to suit a rider’s position preference. SHIELD FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON Modular Design is Optimized for Sound, Aerodynamics and DOT Requirements in Open and Full-Face Positions

MILWAUKEE (Sept. 24, 2014) – Built by Shark, the new men’s FXRG® Dual Helmet with Integrated Sun Shield (P/N 98303-15VM, $495) from the Harley-David- son® MotorClothes® line is a modular de- sign with full integration, style and protec- tion in either position. The semi-automatic “Auto-Up” system simultaneously unlocks the visor and chin bar to position into place, easing transitions that create a true 2-in-1 helmet experience. It provides optimized • Chrome-plated soundproofing and aerodynamic perfor- • Shifter provides 6mm of vertical adjustment for customized peg position to mance – and meets ECE 22-05 and DOT suit rider’s preference requirements. The integrated sun shield, • Installs easily; attaches to toe shift lever with two integrated mounting points comfort padding and washable fabrics add • Heel Shifter arm runs along engine case to retain maximum foot room • Heel Shifter peg is styled to match toe peg convenience. The helmet is constructed from injected thermoplastic resin, • Engineered to accept custom accessory heel pegs weighs 3 lbs. 12 oz. and is available in XS – XL at most Harley-Davidson dealerships in the U.S. and online at www.h-d.com/store.

44 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 45 46 DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 47 10th Annual Saddletramps MC Event Helps the Boys & Girls Clubs Story & Photos by Randy Twells* The Saddletramps MC are good people who love to ride. This year October 3-5 weekend was their 10th Annual BikeToBeer Fest. Yes that word is spelled correctly! And no doubt the Beer Gods smile on the unique name variations we mortals concoct for this Fall rite of passage. This one also brings a smile for the good accomplished along the way, proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Clubs of California’s East San all together in one place the whole rest Diego County. Lakeside Saddletramps MC President Carl “Coyote” Smith makes it of the year! Wristbands were $10 which all happen with the help of the other club officers & members. included beer, the amazing pork & beef For the past couple years the BikeToBeer Fest has been held at Ma-Tar-Awa RV BBQ , awesome cole slaw, beans & rolls & Camper Park on Viejas Indian Reservation in Alpine, in East San Diego County, out water/soda etc. You couldn’t miss. And on some park-owned fenced but undeveloped land under massive live oak trees. Last for our shopping pleasure some ladies year’s event was blown apart out here by huge wind gusts but this time, all was calm. styles, T-shirts & other vendors had some Tents & RV campers just circled up under the big live oak trees. I spotted one lone interesting looking items. motorcycle/tent camp out at the far corner at least 100 yards away under a massive Saturday’s band was more San Diego landmark tree with a picnic table right there. It’s dry camping out here of course but, locals, Harley & the Pirates, who play a along with the porta potties handy nearby in the field, there’s a shower building up the lot of motorcycle event gigs. The Pirates road in the campground property. played some great rock n roll classics, A 3 Day event with check in 2 pm Friday got you primed for settling in with local area many that you don’t hear a lot, maybe band Showdown on the flatbed stage for the evening, enjoying the event’s namesake because they are hard to play like the beverage and not having to get on the road afterwards. Then in the morning Saturday, original, until you hear THESE guys play have some breakfast and get going on the Poker Run. A nice scenic route around the them. Old Beatles stuff, sounding just like area brings you back in time for the afternoon games which was when I arrived to start the Beatles. Then James the guitar player getting photos – starting with the Weenie Bite and Slow Races, always popular and morphs into a gravel voiced road song, plenty of laughs besides bragging rights. And cash prizes. with amazing range. And very well done. But the Poker Run & Bike Games are a way to give back, too. For example Great listening and the crowd got up and Boozefighters’ Snowman and his female partner in the Weenie Bite competition danced the night away too. turned their $50 winnings back to the event for the Boys & Girls Clubs. (Snowman As Saturday night’s entertainment came keeps coming back for more even after last year’s windstorm blew out his tent and to a close, the air was still balmy and actually blew his bike OVER…) camper friendly. Sunday morning they Back at the Stage, the high hand on the Poker Run won by a gal with a “Sexy Bitches” would enjoy a getaway breakfast and head tank top on, got her a $300 cash prize, which she generously turned back in for the home, another enjoyable and beneficial charity. But there were also a ton of raffle prizes along with cash donations from BikeToBeer Fest in the rear view mirrors. many generous sponsors, which also generated a whole lotta raffle ticket sales, all of As of press time, total proceeds were so course just adding to the total donation for Boys & Girls Clubs. As the afternoon high, they are still counting the $$$, to be warmed into evening, the raffle prize table was emptied of its loot, and many happy turned over to the Boys & Girls Clubs of winners. East County! Campers and day visitors were probably over 200 all told, a big enough crowd but not More photos from BikeToBeer Fest and too big. Many other Clubs come support this event every year, doing the games and of Harley & the Pirates’ performance, on mixing in together for the party, one big fun shindig. I lost count how many other www.quickthrottle.com in the Gallery! clubs’ patches were here. It’s a great time to catch up with people you haven’t seen *With Photo of Showdown by Jim Baker

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