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34 - Patrick Eberhardt Memorial Ride WRITERS: CD, Randy Twells, Lisa Dalgaard, Mike Dalgaard, Gary Mraz, Tom “PIR8” Tinney, Ray Seidel, Robert Sweeney, Art Hall, “Wild Bill” Saxton ON THE COVER: PHOTOGRAPHERS: In cooperation with Artist Marc Lacourciere, Quick Throttle Randy Twells, Art Hall, Ron Sinoy, CD, George Childress launched a “Name the Cover” contest last month, via eNewsletter and social media. The response was fantastic, but Marc chose the QUICK THROTTLE LLC® 2017 is published monthly and NO reproduction of content is permitted without Publisher or Editor’s prior written approval. Publisher and Editor assume no financial responsibility for errors in ads title “Just Dog Gone Cool” as the winner, sent in by John Renfro III, beyond the cost of space occupied by error; a correction will be printed. Publisher is not liable for: any slandering of an individual, or group as we mean no malice or individual criticism at any time; nor are we responsible for from Defuniak Springs, Florida. the opinions or comments of our columnists; and promises, coupons, or lack of fulfillment from advertisers who John will receive a full size print of the piece from the artist. You can are solely responsible for the content of their ads. Publisher and Editor are also to be held harmless from: failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond our control; all suits. claims or loss of expenses; this see more of Marc’s fine work at www.motormarcart.com includes but is not limited to, suits for libel, plagarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a persons name or photograph. Publisher and Editor do not promote excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Quick Throttle name and logo is owned nationally by Chris and Lisa Dalgaard. on its instrument panel and black ex- integrated stop, turn, and tail signals haust further adds to its blacked-out keep unnecessary parts to a mini- styling. The new block letter logo on mum. Add the Scout Bobber’s raw the tank compliments the muscular styling to an American V-Twin en- look of the bike. gine with 100 horsepower and this quickly becomes more of Chopped fenders front and rear and a tool than an extravagance, enabling a new two-tone genuine leather bob- the rider to fully embrace the thrill of ber seat enhance the minimalistic twisting the throttle and enjoying the styling. New rear LED lights with journey rather than the destination.

The new Scout Bobber will be available at dealers in the U.S. and Canada starting in September. Five colors, including Thunder Black, Star Silver Smoke, Bronze Smoke, Indian Motorcycle Red, and Thunder Black Smoke with ABS, are available with prices starting from $11,499 to necting to the road without a need for $12,499. Pre-orders are available at anything unnecessary. It’s a tangible dealers to make sure you can be the means of escape from a life that is so first to get the newest member of the MORE OF easily bogged down by commitments Scout family. and a boatload of unnecessary “stuff.” Learn more about Indian “The Scout Bobber is our most raw WHAT YOU Motorcycle and the Scout Bobber and mean machine to date, and the at IndianMotorcycle.com ultimate in the celebration of what motorcycling is about – a powerful NEED AND engine, two wheels, and no plans of where to go,” said Reid Wilson, Mar- keting Director – Indian Motorcycle. NOTHING “It’s an incredibly fun motorcycle that delivers a ton of attitude, along with a ton of power.” YOU DON’T The newest member of the Scout fam- ily pays homage to the mean, stripped- Raw & Aggressive – the Indian Scout down builds of America’s post-war Bobber Features a Slammed Stance, past. With its tracker handlebars and Chopped Fenders, Blacked-Out Styling pegs moved 1.5” closer to the rider, & 100 Barely-Tamed Horsepower the Scout Bobber delivers a more ag- gressive riding position so the rider Minneapolis, MN, July 14, 2017 – Strip can tear through the urban streets with it down. That was the inspiration In- ease. Its knobby tires and blacked-out dian Motorcycle used when develop- wheels keep the rider grounded, while ing the latest model in its iconic Scout a low-slung profile and 1” lowered lineup, the new Indian Scout Bobber. rear suspension deliver unfiltered A low slung, blacked-out, minimalist feedback from every inch of blacktop. motorcycle that proves less is defi- nitely more. The Scout Bobber features a black headlight nacelle, minimal engine The new muscular Scout represents covers, bar-end mirrors and vented a core passion of motorcyclists - con- exhaust shields. A black gauge face

6 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 7 REAR TURN SIGNAL BAR FOR STREET GLIDE & ROAD GLIDE RSD RELEASES TWO STYLES OF FLOORBOARDS

SOMERSET, WI - The new Kuryakyn® Rear Turn Signal Bar is a clean, NEW from Roland Sands Design, our sleek direct replacement for the factory unit on select Harley-Davidson® Boss and Traction Floorboards are Road Glide® and Street Glide®models. The bullet-style signals and bar are designed with the traditional RSD aes- made from quality cast aluminum available in chrome or gloss black finish. thetic and are machined from the highest A smooth, stepped design forms to the contours of the rear fender and quality materials. The knurled rubber foot features full top coverage to eliminate the grab-handle look of the stock bar. pads dampen vibration for a more com- Included in the kit are stylized deep-dish bezels with red lenses and clear fortable ride, while providing additional incandescent bulbs that offer full run-turn-brake functionality. grip for riding in any condition. The Trac- tion style Floorboards feature prominent The Rear Turn Signal raised stainless steel set screws for the Bar utilizes the stock aggressive rider that needs maximum plate illumination and traction. The Boss is a timeless style that mount, and is compat- looks good on any bike. ible with Kuryakyn Curved License Plate Features Mounts (P/N 3157 – · CNC Machined from billet aluminum Chrome, 3147 – Gloss · Stainless Steel hinges with angle adjustment screw Black), sold separately. · Rubber inlay for added grip & comfort The streamlined bullet · Contrast Cut, Black Ops and Chrome finishes available housings also accept · Boss & Traction styles available Kuryakyn Bullet Style · Sold in pairs L.E.D. Rear Turn Signal · Stainless Steel hardware included Conversions (P/N 5448, · Rider floorboards measure 14” Long X 4.5” wide 5449, 5459 or 5460, sold · Matching Passenger floorboards measure 10” Long X 4.25” wide separately) for an easy L.E.D. upgrade in place of the incandescent bulbs. (sold separately) Fits: ’10-’13 & ’15-later FLTRX/S, and ’10-’17 FLHX/S MSRP: $179.99 | www.kuryakyn.com Follow all bike builds, new products and the life and times of the Roland Sands Design crew at www.rolandsands.com.

REVOLT AIR CLEANER FROM CRUSHER PERFORMANCE Arnott air suspension for VRSC

SOMERSET, WI — The new Revolt Air Cleaner from Crusher®, the Merritt Island, Florida based manufacturer Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspen- Performance Division of Kuryakyn, showcases aggressive race-inspired sion, who say they are the leader in “True Onboard Adjustable Air Suspen- styling and performance reminiscent of minimalist old-school velocity stack sion kits for ” added to its adjustable FOX shock absorber intakes. Unlike traditional velocity stacks, the Revolt features the added equipped ‘Ultimate Ride’ series air suspension kits with a new application security of an integrated stainless steel mesh insert and high-flow wash- for 2007-2017 Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycles. able/reusable K&N filter to eliminate debris or moisture from entering the throttle body.

The steel mesh insert is secured via aluminum retainer clips with an angular design that delivers another element of distinctive rugged style. The housing and back mounting plate are constructed from quality A380 aluminum offered in chrome or satin black. An included parabolic “super ring” insert covers the back Said to provide “superior control, ride comfort and height adjustability,” plate mounting bolts the kit features Arnott’s award-winning TruAIR technology and is available to channel smooth and with and without rebound control in either black or chrome. precise airflow into the motor. The company says that each shock is custom-crafted and rigorously tested in Arnott’s Florida manufacturing facility and backed by Arnott’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. In early 2017, Arnott earned ISO 9001:2008 Manage- ment System Certification and has also received TUV Rheinland Product Also available are Revolt air cleaner assemblies for custom applications, Safety and Quality Certification, assuring customers and partners in Europe bolting directly to stock 40mm and Screamin’ Eagle 44mm CV carbs, that its products meet the highest safety and quality standards. as well as cable-operated Delphi throttle bodies. Installation on Mikuni Founded in 1989, Arnott’s products meet GOST ISO 9001-2011 Certifi- HSR42/45/48, S&S E or G Shorty, or other aftermarket carbs requires cation and the EurAsian Conformity (EAC) Mark for Arnott’s Quality adapters, sold separately. MSRP: $224.99 (Full Kits), $184.99 (Air Cleaner Management System. Assembly Only). www.crusherperformance.com ARNOTT AIR SUSPENSION | www.arnottcycles.com

8 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 9 fundraising ride and children’s 1:00 KSU 1:00 to Original book drive supporting Mike’s Restaurant 100 S. North Country Elementary Main, Santa Ana Music, School. Registration begins Raffle, Fun !! Contact Frank at 8:30 with lunch from Janicke Email 12:00-2:00. North Country [email protected] Elementary School 3901 SEE AD! Little Rock Drive, Antelope, CA 95843 $30 per rider, $10 SEPTEMBER 13-17 AUGUST 4-12 when etc. at www.buffalochip. $30/door/online as of Aug Air Museum on Saturday per passenger. For more info MESCALERO, NM* STURGIS, SD* BUFFALO com or call 605-347-9000. 16; 12 & under free. Hyatt August 26th from 9am - 1pm. and to register visit our site! GOLDEN ASPEN CHIP CONCERTS & Regency Monterey Hotel and The event will host a FREE Contact Jason Farrel Email MOTORCYCLE RALLY- RACING – See legendary AUGUST 16-19 Spa - Del Monte Golf Course, BIKE SHOW in the parking [email protected] 48th Annual— Reno Birt performers including Ozzy MONTEREY, CA* MECUM 1 Old Golf Course Rd., lot and offer reserved parking Challenge Course, 55K sq Osbourne, Lynyrd Skynyrd, MOTORCYCLE, AUTO Monterey, CA. for motorcycle participants. ft Trade Show, 2017 HD The Doobie Brothers, George & BOAT AUCTION- 50 Registration begins at 9am. SEPTEMBER 8 FXDB Giveaway, Daily Thorogood, Blackberry beautiful motorcycles up for AUGUST 18 Judging 10am - 11am. Winner Winter Park, CO - Colorado Contingency Prize Drawings. Smoke & more! See the bid Thurs Aug 17 & Sat Aug Pala, CA - 27th Annual Pala will be announced and receive Motomarathon. Sept. 8-11, AMA National Road Riding Races: American Flat Track, 19th, along with an array of Bike Show and Music Festival. a flight in a World War II AT-6 looping out of Winter Park for Convention, held in the RSD Super Hooligan, collector cars Aug 16-19 & Come Party with the VETS! Texan at 12pm. $8 museum four-days of long-distance beautiful mountains around AMA , Dirt boats Aug 19. Gates open 8 Join the Viet Nam Vets / admission will be offered to touring during daily hours. Ruidoso, NM-- at Inn of the Riot Off-Road, Street Drag AM daily. Consign or register Legacy Vets MC for our 27th all motorcycle participants. Contact john metzger Email Mountain Gods Resort & Invitationals, and top it off to bid & for complete auction double overnighter at the Pala Contact Corrin Quezada [email protected] Casino-- 287 Carrizo Canyon with Doug Danger’s World consignment or bidding info Indian Reservation. The Bike Email corrinquezada@ Rd., Mescalero, NM. Online Record Rattlesnake Jump, at visit www.mecum.com or call Show is Saturday afternoon lyonairmuseum.org Website SEPTEMBER 9 Pre-Reg, discount avail. until The Best Party Anywhere! 262-275-5715. Daily ticket followed by the Hard Body www.lyonairmuseum.org American Legion Riders Sept 1. Daily tickets or full Tickets & more info, where/ $20/day advance online or Contest at night. The party Phone 7142104585 SEE AD Chapter 383 Poker Run. event package. More info at starts Friday at 12 and goes till Presented by the American www.motorcyclerally.com or Sunday.Bring a tent, camper or Legion Riders Chapter 383 575-973-4977. just a pillow. Address: 10779 HOLLYWOOD, CA - 19th Located at VFW Hall - 8990 Pala Road, Pala, CA 92059 Annual Fallen Heroes Kruitof Way, Fair Oaks, CA. SEPTEMBER 27 – Cost: $30 Single/$40 Couple Memorial In Honor of Our Registration starts 8AM - OCTOBER 1 ($30 for Day pass Saturday). Fallen Heroes. KSU 9:30AM. Donation: RENO, NV* STREET Contact Fly By Email Benefits the Los Angeles Fire $25/rider and $35/double. VIBRATIONS FALL [email protected] Relief Associations Widows, Join the American Legion RALLY- Save the week for Orphans and Disabled Riders for a ride through the great fall riding in Northern AUGUST 20 Fireman’s Fund. Registration 8 Sierra foothills. 5 stops, 6 Nevada! Reno, Tahoe, Carson TRABUCO CANYON, am. Event starts at 9 am at the card draw, high/low hands, & Virginia City & Events CA - COOK’S CORNER LAFD Fire Museum, 1355 N. 50/50. Raffles, Prizes, at Chester’s Reno H-D & LADIES WHO RIDE! Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood Music. Registration includes Battle Born H-D in Carson Proceeds benefiting: Breast CA 90028. $40 single rider, $70 BBQ. (Breakfast available) City. Poker Runs to Tahoe Cancer Solutions. Live music, couple. Includes registration, All proceeds benefit local and Virginia City. Denver’s BBQ, and raffle Men’s and lunch, raffle ticket. Ride shirt veterans. Info:(916)825-2977, Choppers Vintage Bike Show Women’s contest and much if preregistered by 8/11/17. [email protected] in Downtown Reno, Tattoo more. Registration: Original Scenic ride to Sagebrush Contact Don Lemmon Email Expo, 250 Vendors incl. Mike’s in Santa Ana..First 50 Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Rd. [email protected] major mfr factory rigs, Live women to register receive gift Calabasas, CA 91302 Contact music on 6 stages & more bags..9-10:15.. kick stands up Jack Wise, President Email SEPTEMBER 10 all open/free public access. at 10:30.. off to Cook’s Corner. [email protected] SANTA ANA, CA VIP pkgs available. Room Website firehogs.org Phone - PATRIOT RIDE - packages available at sponsor AUGUST 26 805 490 8169 Remembering our fallen hotels, more info: www. SANTA ANA - BIKES AND Firefighters of 9/11. roadshowsreno.com or call BOMBERS VI. Bikes and ANTELOPE, CA - Bikers & Registration at Huntington 775-329-7469. Bombers VI hosted by Lyon Books. 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10 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 11 on dancing while staying cool. After 90 SOUTHERN ROCK & minutes of solid rock the ultimate iconic rock concert finish hit the crescendo CRAWFISH FEAST! with “Freebird.” The crowd went crazy, BY KC ROBINSON. PHOTOS- MAKANA even the little fans were grooving with HANSEN* & KC CAMERA ART Skynnyn Lynnyrd! What did Skynnyn Lynnyrd think of the party? Quick Throttle spoke with Real hometown hospitality was served Larry Woodruff, their ‘Ronnie Van up by Yuba City Harley-Davidson Zant’ lead singer. Larry said, “The celebrating their First Anniversary Yuba City Harley management & staff under new management June 24, 2017. was really like no other. This band has Delicious Southern cooking and a big been together 12 years and I’ve been dose of Southern Rock were the main playing music for 30 years, have worked dishes, featuring the Lynyrd Skynyrd with a lot of Harley dealerships all over, tribute band, Skynnyn Lynnyrd rockin’ and I’ve never seen anything like this the stage. dealership management & staff, from Harley riders came from all around to the owner to the janitor, how well they enjoy this event, from as far away as treat the customer. That is one of the Eureka and Santa Rosa. Crab pots were first things I noted as I got into this event. put on to boil crawfish, red potatoes, You could tell they cater to the customer, corn on the cob, andouille sausage, and and the customers seem very committed catered BBQ. Plenty of cold drinks on to this dealer. ice and shade to beat the heat. Generous It was hot but staff went over and above, portions ensured no one went away nice classic car show, people all driving hungry. in with their classic cars was quite a sight A large variety of new Harley-Davidson to see, really cool. They had a bikini bike bikes of were on display to excite Harley wash too. Catered to the crowd. They fans of all kinds. Possibly a new 2017 went to a lot of trouble and expense to Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG-Tri Glide make everyone comfortable with shady or 2017 Harley Davidson FLHTK-Ultra canopies and tables set up to sit and Limited sparked some of the guests enjoy the meal and music. All that food ‘HOG’ fever. for the meal was on the dealership which Vintage cars and trucks in restored mint I rarely see. condition added class to this already I will definitely drive the 2 hours over classy event. A sweet black and red 1946 there and go see Matt in the next year Chevrolet pick up truck sporting a primo or so to get my next bike, for sure the chrome grille was a big favorite of mine. bagger- always the Electra Glide for me. A green woodsided Dyna-Flow was a The people attending had lots of beauty, too. cold water and sodas provided by the Adding to the excitement, each guest dealership to keep everyone hydrated, received two complimentary tickets for and everyone stood and rocked out to our some great prize drawings with a large whole 90 minute show from “Workin’ for screen TV as the grand prize! MCA” all the way to “Freebird.” ” Now for the Rockin’! Starting off the Yuba City Harley-Davidson really entertainment was a band who are friends showed their customers appreciation by of the dealership, Worlds Apart, which holding nothing back. Their hospitality opened with a Foreigner tribute set, then was superb. All the employees were continued with a Journey tribute set! hard working, friendly and kind. The Then the featured band came on: store itself was well stocked with lots Skynnyn Lynnyrd has been called, “the of accessories to make any Harley rider greatest Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band in want to shop. the World” by WordPress. They certainly Next year be sure to keep a place on delivered! And the Honkettes (Debra your summer riding schedule open to Lee & Heather Rose) had the groove celebrate Yuba City Harley’s second big time! One fan shouted, “That’s note anniversary with this ROCKIN’ for note!” Songs like “Sweet Home HARLEY-DAVIDSON event! Alabama,” “Simple Man,” “Workin’ --And see more photos at www.quickthrottle. for MCA,” rocked, all crowd favorites! com in the Gallery! *Photos by Makana Bikini clad enthusiasts, including a Hansen, @maika_photography leather Harley bikini fan got their groove 12 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 13 is almost every Enfield I’ve been A GOOD VALUE: on has a mushy rear brake pedal For an extra $500 bucks you can with excessive travel, sometimes get into one of the other Bullet-like almost pointing south. I prefer firm, models, but if you think a café racer instant braking once I touch that is more to your liking, $1000 more pedal. I HAVE found on one bike will get you the Continental GT. at the manufacturers display at the Rear controls, stretched out riding annual Long Beach International position, very racy looking. Motorcycle Show where the pedal did not have excessive travel before engaging, so possibly this is an adjustment issue for the dealer in setup, or the owner to tweak to taste. Enfields have been available in From 1955 to 1959, Royal Enfields FUN AND every State except California until sold in the USA were painted red of late, as The Golden State has and rebadged as Indian motorcycles. AFFORDABLE its own unique rules on designer Several models were offered (700, gasoline and emissions standards. 500, 346, 248, 148 cc), some MOTORCYCLING Enfields have caught up at last with pretty nice actually. Eventually Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) the rebadged bikes lost favor with STORY BY RAY SEIDEL to pass California requirements. Americans, so in 1961 they were sold Price at a random Enfield dealer The company has a few different as what they actually were: Enfields. broke down as follows for the Bullet, By 1970 the production of British for a 2016 bike in stock: Mfg list price I have to admit, I’ve always had models in its stable to choose from besides the famed Bullet. For me, I Royal Enfields ended. However 4495, freight 325, dealer setup/prep a soft spot for the Royal Enfield like not only the bullets looks, but a plant had already been created 395, document 74, TOTAL 5290.00 in India to make Enfields, under Bullet. The Bullet is actually the at $4999 it is also the lowest priced. One might argue a poor man’s I can see this as a viable option license, by 1955. They’ve made the Triumph, getting a British marque at longest lived motorcycle design for new riders who want their first Bullet ever since, and many other such a low price, but Enfield and the in history, and the company bike without the uncertainty of models, sold world-wide. Bullet has held its own for far longer. itself is tied with Indian as the buying a USED motorcycle and Might be worth a look. wondering what issues it may have oldest, circa 1901. Though of had to end up in the used corral. course, Harley-Davidson has With a 500 cc engine, it’s not only been operating uninterrupted good for commuting and buzzing about town, it has long enough legs since 1903, an important for getting on the Interstate. There distinction….anyway, much are only two nit-pick items I’ve like the original VW Beetle, found on this particular model and Enfields in general over the years. changes are slow in coming The Bullet has the longer seat for and when they make good a rear passenger, which is raised above the driver. For someone of my sense, rather than planned height of 6’ 2” and accompanying obsolescence. The addition of long legs, the hump pushes into my an electric starter is a relatively tailbone, which I can do without. Other models have the single seat recent concession to modern (which fits fine on me) or a more times. level dual seat. The other issue

14 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 15 16 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 17 PICTURED RIGHT: Charlie Sheen's vest from the classic film "Beyond the Law" Bob’s Cycle Supply BY PERRY AND TRACI for my, new to me, Harley-Davidson was unmatched by any was Bob’s Cycle Supply. Of course I dealership or mechanic Bob’s Cycle Supply; Actually wanted to put a bigger tank on it so in the valley. Bob’s Cycle so much more than Bob’s Cycle I could drive further with my friends Supply is run by Bob and his Supply; have you seen the movie and that’s when I met Carol; Carol sister Carol. “Harley-Davidson and the Marlboro is Bob’s sister who has been working Man” how about the motorcycle there with Bob for 40 years. She let Bob’s Cycle Supply has been a staple villain in “Raising Arizona” or me know in a few sentences how in the motorcycle community in maybe you remember “Another little I knew about motorcycles. She Phoenix Arizona for over 42 years. 48 hours” or possibly a Charlie told me in order to put a bigger tank If you want to buy any kind of a part Sheen movie “Beyond the Law” on my HD I had to put some risers for a Harley-Davidson, especially shot in Arizona? What one thing on the “triple trees” and I asked her an older Harley-Davidson, Indian, all these movies have in common “what’s a riser” and “a tripple tree?” or even a Henderson, they will have was the props; AKA motorcycles, well…she said “it’s what you need parts for it or they will be able to find motorcycle memorabilia, supplies so your handlebars don’t bang into them for you. Bob is one of the most etc… they were furnished by Bob’s your tank so you can turn” it was knowledgeable people I’ve Cycle Supply. Bob built one of the told to me, you could say, a little met when it comes to working bikes in Harley Davidson and the sarcastically but you know what? on motorcycles. Bob’s Cycle Marlboro Man movie….Bob has I took it… I took it like a champ! Supply does wheel work as worked on and built bikes for dozens Maybe it was the military coming well as most motorcycle of Hollywood Movies… he’s got out of me… I responded with a repairs and upgrades. If a story about every bike for every “Yes Mam!” Carol knows her stuff, you have a Harley Davidson movie. As we were talking to Bob I learned that very quickly, a couple or old school about this piece I had asked what weeks later I had just gotten a new that is not under warranty Mickey Rourke looks like these days tire put on and Carol told me as I somewhere this is where and he pulled out his cell and showed was leaving to “ watch that new tire you want to go: best prices, us a shot of him having dinner with pulling out; they can get away from best workmanship. Unlike some of his friends the day before… you ” I remember thinking I’ve had other shops and parts he looks good…lol plenty of new tires put on what does stores Bob and Carol she know…Sure enough I about will show you what to My history at Bob’s goes back to 1989 dumped that 1974 Harley Davidson do and tell you what where I was adopting a 1974 Harley- right in front of Bobs Cycle Supply… they are doing to your Davidson Sportster; Yeah that’s right It was a true act of God that I did bike… you better take it was an AMF…and yes that’s also not dump it right then and there… notes. Some stuff right it shifts on the right hand side. And Carol saw the whole thing…No doesn’t come in It was my first Harley-Davidson and matter what my problem was with books. compared to my DT400 Yamaha this that motorcycle Bobs Cycle Supply bike was huge.. would get me the parts to fix it… I kept going back there because the I’m going to cut to the chase; the prices were great and the knowledge first place I went to go to buy parts 18 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 19 20 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 21 The 6th Ice Run, taking place in March 2018, has just opened its doors for entrants - teams of two compris- ing one driver and one ‘navigator’ in a side-car, although you can swap over as much as you want. There’s no route set in stone, but you’ll be given a selection of GPS co-ordinates for fuel drops and some particularly hazardous areas to avoid (best not to get those two mixed up) and some expert advice on where the best rid- ing will be found, help you get across and then - on forest trails and rural ice roads - around the lake.

stopping. The back wheel went basics of how to ride and fix a Ural through the ice. We had enough motorcycle in -20oC, how to camp momentum to pull through, but it in the cold and how to pull some- was a bit of an eye-opener.” - Rich- one out of the ice. If something ard Fleming, 2015 competitor does go drastically wrong, The Ad- venturists invisible backup crew are “When you put the brakes on, not only a call away with a team of bike much happens except the bike pulls and adventure experts on hand. really hard to the right. Then the steering goes funny, the brakes lock No more excuses? Visit www.thead- up and you skid at a strange angle, venturists.com/ice-run for more usually straight into whatever it details and to watch a video and is you’re trying to avoid.” – Katy get a flavor of what the Ice Run’s Willings, Ice Run Chief all about.

“I’ve been all over the place on A note from The Adventurists on crappy vehicles that breakdown all saving the world the time, but it’s never really been “Adventurists teams have raised a problem because whenever you millions for charity and by support- a straight line. Whilst the wind can There are a few Russian vodka- stop you don’t feel like you’re go- ing Cool Earth, you'll be saving the polish the ice smooth and flat like a fuelled parties under the stars, with ing to fall through the road.” – Matt world one rainforest at a time. Not mirror, in more sheltered areas it can Banyas, fires and feasts of local fish, Prior, 2015 participant because we’re tree hugging sandal resemble a freshly plowed field, with thrown into the mix during the 12 weavers, but because the world great tombstones of ice to navigate day event, but the most fun comes If this sounds like your cup of tea, would be shit without them.” around. If the winter is mild there in the form of dealing with the lake’s but you’re a little concerned about will be surface water and cracks to 12,000 square miles of ice. Parts of the fact you’ve not ridden a bike pick a path through and sometimes the ice will be sculpted by the wind across a giant frozen lake before, jump over. and smooth as a baby's derriere, other you can be partly reassured by the bits will be more like a sweaty build- fact there’s three days of rolling “We made some rash decisions. I re- er’s arse crack, meaning the route training and mechanical briefing member going across one particular across the lake certainly won’t be in on the lake, so you get to know the crack and not really thinking about

2222 AUGUSTAUGUST 20172017 AUGUSTAUGUST 20172017 2323 and man oh man do they look cool. They can start a new line of business if they haven’t already done it. The folks that win these beautiful mantle decorations are really blown away when they see them.

When I walk all over the parking lot at all the cars and truck with motorcycle I walked by the boats…. Wait what?? Two boats there OH MY, a new category. Sam is getting out of control with this, he needs to have more trophies made if he keeps going like this. Then there’s all the sand rails along with four wheel drives. There were lots of old school muscle cars and two Packards, a 1942 Formal and a 1938 Touring that were off the charts.

in and keep the public interest. We had a very cool cat for a DJ, Nawaf Fisher who just knew One of the most outstanding what kind of music to play for this things from this show is to bring event that kept everyone singing home one of those trophies. First along with the music. The high Place Powdercoating made these desert Marines were there to sell raffle tickets for a very cool M-14 rifle and shot gun to support the veterans’ homes in Barstow. I always love chatting with our veterans. Maybe I will win one of those raffles.

Sam and TOP-LINE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY’S If you were to measure an event Dawndra had a surprise at the event this would be a good yardstick. Sam is when their dear friend Shannon 5TH ANNUAL CHARITY CAR AND surrounded with his wife Dawndra and his Venturo arrived. Her truck had a BIKE SHOW 2017 children and other family and friends. They transmission problem coming out of are all the most upbeat and personable with Las Vegas and she lost a brother biker STORY BY TOM CHRISTIAN; PHOTOS- TOM C & love for this noble cause, GIVING BACK going to a veteran event on his bike. COURTESY TOP-LINE INDUSTRIAL TO THE COMMUNITY. The benefiting custom bike built in memory of her. She needed some love and we all gave charity Carol’s Kitchen has for many years They named the bike “Lost Angel” in her some. I think helping Sam and This was the 5th year for the had an open door policy for those that are memory of their love for Gracie, and being around her Bling Devas Club Charity Car & Bike Show at Top-Line’s less fortunate to come in and enjoy a good that bike wins every custom show it is members really helped. I put her to Beaumont California location, and you cooked meal without feeling uncomfortable entered in, one way or another. This work helping with videos. Shannon would think it was the 10th year by the or ashamed to be hungry. What does it bike is BADASS. is a new Rep for Quick Throttle and size it has grown to in just five short years. take to start something like this? Well after is going gang busters with all she There were only a handful of entries when personal loss of a loved one so close to you In the Top-Line Show has done. (I cannot wait until I see this charity event started, with only about that the sting of the loss does not go away, (where other people’s bikes are the her photos from Sturgis with her 30 or 40 and now it has blossomed with a person has to channel that into something stars), Sam has a category called the new camera and read her story. Go over 150 entries. A few years it was rained positive or it could get the best of them. Brian Membrino class in memory Shannon!) on every time when held in July, so they of Brian, Sam’s very dear and close changed the date to June (this year the 24th), Arlene the mother of Carol friend who was killed in 2014. The I had a chance to ride round in and it has been all sunny weather ever since. started this charity because her daughter was winning entry has to remind Sam of the back of a golf cart with Shannon A nice spacious area around their building killed on a motorcycle by a drunk driver and something that Brian would build. So doing videos of a lot of the cars and with some shade trees, grass and clean I believe this helped her with that loss. Sam I think we see a common thread of trucks and interviewing Sam about concrete surface welcomes vehicles in many on the other hand lost his granddaughter in what it takes to implement a growing the history of Carol’s Kitchen. It categories and the people who converge to 2012 right before she was born and had a charity event that’s fun to participate really made me think of how much enjoy this party. this helps our own Americans here at home. Just one event that takes a year to plan will help feed many folks in need. This year the check to Carol’s Kitchen was $7,125.

With lots of events trying to help our own I know we all cannot go to all of them. Knowing this charity is in our back yard and helping our neighbors is a good feeling. Sam and Dawndra are working their tails off to make this a car can be cleaned up and make a great car show winner, maybe one of Sam’s trophies.

Trophies time has come and the heat is upon us so Sam’s plan was in full swing to beat the heat. The guy that owns Battery successful charity event with built-in Barn in Beaumont won the 50/50 fun and the winners take home the ticket and kudo’s to him for donating some of the greatest trophies also his part back to Carol’s Kitchen so made right in Southern California. if you need a battery for anything, go see him. They have a nifty little The time was toward 2:30 booster to start car and truck with a and giving out the trophies was on cell charger that would be super for a Sam’s mind and I still wanted to biker….MMMM I might have to buy shoot photos of the sand rails. Those one of those. Chris from Beaumont engines in them were crazy, they won the welder that I had my eye on. look like a 1000 HP in them. There It was a very sweet Millermatic 125, was a rear mounted engine unit that great for those garage projects. looked like a modified truck with a tank engine in it. Not sure what James Noel drove over motor it was but it was huge and lots 500 miles and just happened to be of chrome with blowers that could driving though and enter his bike pull a train up the mountains. not knowing that he was going to win anything. He said his wife There was also a couple will be shocked to see his trophies who had a 1951 Champion and he might be back next year. There is a list of winners and I could not print all of their personal Studebaker car that he found in a His 1970 OSSA Pioneer garage up in Lucerne Valley. The was outstanding and did catch my stories because of Sam having so many different categories and he had car has been sitting for over 15 years eye right away so I shot a photo; a blast doing it. Dave Deboe won the Best of Show for Cars & Trucks with untouched and he brought it back it brought me back to my younger to life; it only has 84,000 miles on days. He is the only owner of this his electrifying 1937 Ford Cabriolet hands down in my book. I need to it. Woody Dennis got it for a steal bike and looks like he just bought it get there much earlier next year just to keep up with all the incredible of a deal and was looking to sell it brand new. for $ 7,000 and I am telling you that vehicles, bikes and boats. BIKE CLASSES Best Under Construction- Best of Show- Jay Bricker- 2013 Harley Street Glide David Fairchild- 1968 VW V8 Super Beetle

Freestyle/Radical- Fred Ramirez- Home Built Trike Best Race Car/Truck/Bike- Dan Dearman- 1967 Dodge Coronet Bagger/Dresser- David Falcon- 2017 Harley RoadGlide Best Paint- Dale Nohre- 1933 Ford

Vintage/Classic- James Noel- Best Engineered- Chris Redden- Chevy Off Road 1970 OSSA Pioneer Enduro Truck

Metric - Most Unusual- Harlan Orrian- 1955 Mandella Race Chris Tranload- 2007 Yamaha Roadstar Boat

Sport/Street- Larry Quick- 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 Best Rat Vehicle- Richard Grenier- 1928 Ford Roadster Pickup CARS & TRUCKS Best of Show- Dave Deboe-1937 Ford Cabriolet Brian Membrino Memorial Award- Rusty and Andrew Top Ten- 1 Gus Barrier- 1950 Plymouth Woody Hadley- 1970 International Scout Class 3 Race Truck 2 Neil Torrence- 1942 Packard Formal 3 Dick Davis- 1948 Ford Convertible People’s Choice- Bob Farris- 1965 Shelby Cobra 4 Ken Brass- 1938 Packard Touring Sedan 5 Saul Romero- 2013 Dodge Charger Top-Line Choice- Nick Underwood- Long Travel V8 6 Bob Farris- 1965 Shelby Cobra Baja Bug 7 Jim McDermott- 1936 Ford 8 Roger Ashford- 1955 Chevy Pickup Carol’s Kitchen Choice- Craig Weber- 1968 Firebird 9 Julie Sercy- 1936 Dodge 10 Rick Davis- 1966 Chevy Chevelle Farthest Traveled- James Noel- 487.7 miles --See more photos at SPECIAL CLASSES www.quickthrottle.com in the Gallery –And at: Best Interior- Mike Rayes- 1983 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup http://top-lineindustrial.com/gallery/ nggallery/primary/5th-annual-car-truck- Best Import Car or Truck- and-bike-show Bruce Frederick- 1956 Porsche Speedster

26 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 27 sense however would tell you that in California white-lines. Unlike In the interests of helping our A ROAD TRIP AND A if there are 1,000 windmills in that Arizona where if you attempt to fellow bikers to have the best Rally particular area chances are it’s going white line the cars and trucks move experience-- There are some things 70 YEAR LEGACY to be pretty windy…Eh we know towards the line more so you can’t get to take into consideration when BY PERRY AND TRACI NELSON next time our weather app said through, this is usually followed by a planning a trip to the Hollister Rally. 9mph winds ….NOT…. We were peek under their sunglasses and the There are quite a few things that are Well here we go; Traci and I venture getting blown around pretty good to raising of their middle finger. I was not allowed on the Main Street in the off from the 119 degree heat it the the point where we had to pull over. shocked that what seems outright event area. It’s best you find out what desert, also known as Phoenix, I put tighter clothing on with less crazy in Arizona, seems absolutely they are ahead of time or you may be Arizona. Our trip to Hollister took wind resistance and we just needed normal and is widely accepted in ticketed. 1) There’s no pets allowed, careful planning; because of the a breather. Traci said our front tire California. And other drivers are in the event area, so leave your excessive heat warnings caution was coming off the ground… I don’t nice about it…huh? People from doggies at home. We did however see must be taken when riding through think so; we were loaded down and Arizona like us are really not used a few people that got away with it. the desert in these temperatures. To our Road King was handling it pretty to this …ok I’m going to keep rolling overcome the heat we chose to travel well. on this… 2) Probably most important thing is at night, starting our trip off at 2 there’s no knives allowed in the event a.m. Because the trip was over 1,500 This is one of the longest trips we’ve It did all make sense to me how area. 3) No electronic weapons. Like total miles we planned to stop in Los taken on our 2013 Harley-Davidson people talk about “California bars” tasers. 4) No guns. The signs are Angeles to visit my cousin. So that Road King that we bought from on their motorcycles; the bars are around, they are kind of high up off cut the trip travel time in half each Rick and Julie Hatch’s Eagle-Rider set closer together for a reason, case the ground and they are small signs, way. I suggest everybody do this, in Tempe, AZ. Rick set us up with in point, our ape hangers on a Road but there are signs. I did not notice especially in the heat, you don’t want a nice windshield and running lights King were coming a little close to the signs while we were there but I to make an 800 mile trip through which really helped. I would not do the rear view mirrors on people’s did notice them when I zoomed in mostly desert in one day. a long trip without a windshield. The cars… as this was happening, white- on some of the photos I took. I will windshield really helps to protect lining, I was thinking this is probably post a picture of them here. If done correctly you can have a Traci n me from not only the rain, freaking Traci out … you know… really fun motorcycle trip through but wind, bugs, birds, rocks, and the girl sitting behind me. Turns out What happens if you do carry a Erik Estrada with Skynnyn Lynnyrd- Arizona and California in the any debris that flies up. The need she’s snapping pictures and I think sheathed fixed-blade knife or a Skynnyn Lynnyrd Facebook. summertime. Bring plenty of water factor for a windshield became very we got one of the best shots that I’ve visible pocket knife is, the and watch your cell phone weather relevant when a golf ball-sized bug taken on the road between a car and will ask you to put it back in your channels for updates, these are your smashed into the windshield at 80 a truck… let me be clear for our S/W bike; I suggest you do so because best friends on a trip like this. mph; we had to make an extra stop friends traveling through California: we saw some people that didn’t and to scrub off the, whatever it was, NOBODY on a motorcycle stops they got their knives taken away and We did run into some wind which rotting corpse. behind a car or truck during gridlock were given tickets. (We are told by a is really hard to predict because you on California freeways…Everybody Hollister Public Information Officer cannot see it on your cell phone using Driving through California was to I saw for about the 2 hours we were that once the ticket is resolved they a weather app --THERE IS NO APP say the least enlightening. We were in traffic, white-lines… or as Cali’s will give the knife back. Also that that tells you what the gusts are right prepared for the traffic jams but call it, lane splitting. concealed fixed blade knives are outside of Palm Springs California it’s been awhile since I white-lined never allowed anywhere in CA. - through the 29 Palms area. Common and everybody on a motorcycle Ed.)

28 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 29 Ok we did look up a little history on a while this drunken guy comes of BMX bicycle riders who actually the street. There was a row of bikes Hollister. Hollister was put on the staggering out of the bar, and they appeared in several episodes of in the middle of the street and I map after World War 2. What was got him to sit on the motorcycle, and CHiPs! There is a new CHiPs Movie told her that we were getting ready reported on at the time as “The 1947 started to take his picture. I thought that came out March 24, 2017 to leave and we were standing next Hollister Motorcycle Riot” was not that wasn’t right, and I got around where Frank ‘Ponch’ Poncherello to our bike… the female officer said really as reported. On July 4, 1947, against the wall, where I’d be in the (Erik’s part) is played by Michael “ok then.” There were a ton of cool 4,000 ‘Straight-Pipers’ rode into picture, thinking that they wouldn’t Pena. There are a lot of motorcycle things at this Rally but on Friday Hollister. Their plan was to party take it if someone else was in there. stunts in the movie like the original it was overshadowed by, what this and watch the races. The partying But they did anyway. A few days series...well maybe a little fancier. I reporter feels, was far too many got a little out of control. The local later the papers came out and I was remember the original series CHiPs event police per attendees. police stated at the time that the right there in the background.” where they had those big old bikers “did more to harm themselves Kawasaki bikes. Movies made in the late 50’s, 60’s, than they did to the town.” 4) Mark E. Gardiner, not at the and 70’s always depict bikers as the rally: “From late Friday afternoon Thursday and Friday I believe the “Bad Guys.” We still see it today. The press, including Life Magazine, to early Sunday morning, the event police/security officers were blew the story up. The events were overwhelmed Hollister police (and playing their part from the 1947 Roadshows the producer of portrayed in the movie “The Wild many bemused residents) watched movie “The Wild One” …doing the Rally has a caveat on their One” with Marlon Brando. Keeping the ‘straight pipers’ stage drunken a “show of force”. This is where I website Hollister Rally page: in mind motorcycles had been around drags; wheelie and burnout displays; stare at the screen and wonder if “REMEMBER, absolutely no for 40 years with no real prejudice and impromptu relay races right on I should say how I felt along with animals or weapons of any kind against motorcyclists… well… that main street. Most of them ignored a lot of the attendees on Friday. (this includes pocket knives, all changed after this blown up story the sanctioned races going on at Friday the “Event Police” in groups hammers and wrenches, whips) are and movie. The stereotypical “bad Memorial Park. In total 50-60 of 5-6 were surrounding people, allowed in the event. Each violation news biker” was born. There were bikers were treated for injuries at we found out later that they were of city ordinances can cost up to only seven Hollister police officers in the local hospital. About the same looking for weapons, mainly knives. $250.” Hollister on July 4, 1947. number were arrested. They were I found this out firsthand. charged with misdemeanors; public I told Traci maybe we should ride Not unlike today, local merchants drunkenness, disorderly conduct, I had a 4-inch knife, on me, in a out Saturday morning. Well Traci welcomed the extra revenue brought and reckless driving. Most were sheath that I carry when I ride. I really wanted to check out the rally into the Hollister economy. A few held for only a few hours. No one was in the middle of a little circle Saturday and “I’m no dummy” folks we spoke with who were there was killed or raped; there was no of 4 “Event Police”; they were you know; happy wife.....happy described it best: 1) Catherine Dabo: destruction of property, no arson, between 1-2 feet from me, all with life, we went back to the event area Catherine and her husband owned or looting; in fact, no locals suffered flak jackets on, One officer asked Saturday morning and the Rally a hotel in Hollister at the time: “We any harm at all. On Sunday, 40 me “What are you going to do with was on fire. There had to be 50,000 were totally booked. Every room California Highway Patrol officers the knife?” I said, “I always carry more bikes than on Friday. We was full, we had people sleeping in arrived with a show of force and this knife,” then I added, “I saved a checked out Monty Perlin’s Globe the halls, in the lobby, but they were threats of tear gas. The bikers woman’s life two years ago with this of Death and Stunt Show, bought great people; we had more trouble scattered, and returned to their jobs.” knife when I made a tourniquet and souvenirs, checked out some cool on some regular weekends! I was I cut her pant leg and boot off; she bands, and some of the coolest never scared; if you like people, they When we got into town on Thursday had three compound fractures.” I bikes in California lined up 3-wide. like you. Maybe if you try telling we went to go check out “Johnny’s” was told “thats nice” then I was told A different Rally it seemed. them what to do, then look out! a bar that was in the movie “The it was against the law to have a knife The motorcycles were parked on Wild One.” It’s hard to miss with a in Hollister. I got the impression that The Corbin IMBBA Sanctioned the streets like sardines! I couldn’t bigger than life-size photo/poster of if I said another word I was going to Bike Show and Slow Bike Races believe how pretty some of them Marlon Brando out front in his biker get my knife taken and more Event were opportunities to compete and were. It was great for our business; it threads from the movie. police would come to make a bigger win or admire the skills involved, gave us money to we needed to pay scene. They allowed me to walk my and you could enjoy performances our debts, and our taxes. They all Erik Estrada, star of the iconic TV knife back to my bike. After this by Skynnyn Lynnyrd (Skynyrd paid for their rooms, their food, and series “CHiPs” which ran from we could not help but witness this tribute, featured on Quick Throttle’s their drinks.” 1977-1983, was onsite speaking with happen to a lot of folks. Band Page), Charlie Brechtel Band, attendees too. Erik has appeared in Cruella (Motley Crue tribute), 2) Bertis ‘Bert’ Lanning, local numerous shows and movies both We decided to speak with the local Caravanserai (Santana tribute), and mechanic at the time: “Main Street in the US and internationally. Life Sheriff. We found a local Sheriff, many more. A ton of things to see was packed, but it wasn’t nearly as has fulfilled his original interest to identified ourselves as reporters and do 70 years in the making. bad as the papers said. There was be a police officer; after his TV role and introduced ourselves to Officer a bunch of guys up on the second as a CHP officer, he has served as a Aguilera and Officer Decca (who 2018 will be the start of the next floor of the hotel, throwing water real life full time deputy sheriff with were very nice). We asked about 70 years at Hollister Independence balloons. I didn’t see any fighting or Bedford County, VA and as a reserve the knife policy in Hollister and we Rally. Imagine yourself being one anything like that. I enjoyed it. Some police officer in Muncie, Indiana found it is legal to carry a knife in of those there in 1947; what will people just don’t like motorcycles, I and St. Anthony, Idaho. While on Hollister but along with that: “this YOU tell the magazine reporter guess.” duty he’s been filmed patrolling on may not be the case at the event.” about this year’s Rally, in…2087--!! a police motorcycle, putting his skills 3) August ‘Gus’ Deserpa, lived in and background to good use in this We had a wonderful lunch at the Check more pictures from this Hollister at the time. He was the real life ‘role’. Erik has also served as Running Rooster; one of the top 5 year’s Rally in our Gallery at www. smiling young man seen in the the international “face” of D.A.R.E. home made Avocado Pizzas I’ve quickthrottle.com background of the famous ‘Life had. As we started our way back up *Photo of Erik Estrada with Magazine’ photo: “I saw two guys Here at Hollister, Mayor Ignacio Main St. across from Johnny’s there Skynnyn Lynnyrd- Skynnyn scraping all these bottles together, Velasquez spent about five hours had to be 30 event police with some Lynnyrd Facebook. which had been lying in the street. with Erik during the Rally, catching guy on the ground. I was taking a Then they positioned a motorcycle up-- When he was 13 years old in picture of some bikes going by and in the middle of the pile. After Los Angeles, Ignacio was in a group an officer told me to move out of

30 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 31 23 YEARS OF FAMILY FRIENDLY THUNDER Intro by Randy Twells Every year in June since 1995, the pilgrimage takes place with bikes and classic cars –and people- massing by the thousands in the Antelope Valley, making a Thunder for good that is felt all year by 30 community service organizations and charities in the Valley who serve disadvantaged children facing daunting hardships and made our performance at the event challenges. But show bikers a way to help, and man do they step up! so easy. Everyone treated us with the greatest respect and Thunder on Making it more fun is Ron and Their set covered every phase of the the Lot benefiting Kids Charities in Yvette Emard’s goal, thus Thunder Santana experience from when he Then, we wondered what the Antelope Valley made this a special on the Lot a few years back added was a kid playing at Woodstock in Gods thought about playing at event for us personally. We got the the Friday night Cruise-In to the the summer of ’69 up through his Thunder. Paul Delis of Gods of ROCK STAR treatment again.... weekend’s activities, and Quick more recent hits. The crowd was Thunder says, “We have performed hospitality, the motor coach we had Throttle’s Steven Adams got out on right there with them with dancing at one other motorcycle festival at our disposal. All we can say is Lancaster Blvd. this year to capture up front and a laid-back, enjoyable held in Mancos, CO for 2 years. THANK YOU to everyone involved some awesome machines showing filling the seats. The ambiance was We performed there twice and we with this event. Thanks also to the off with open headers etc. Normally pleasurable, and the music was enjoyed ourselves immensely. We sponsors that have kept this event that’s a no-no on the street, but for perfect for a sunset concert in the don’t ride but I’ve been wanting to going for 23 Years!! All of us at this event it’s OK to make some park. get a Harley for many years. One day GODS OF THUNDER sincerely THUNDER! I hope to get one. I want a Sportster Thanks EVERYONE and GODS Then local Antelope Valley Gods of Thunder, the KISS Tribute because I’m not a big guy and a OF THUNDER LOVES YOU!!! photographer & reporter K. Ross headliners for the evening came on bigger bike might not work well Rock N Roll!!!” Way captured a look at Saturday shortly after dark. These guys had for me. We do love the classic cars -Paul Delis afternoon & evening main event at their costumes nailed down, and that are always on display at these ‘Paul Stanley’ - Gods of Thunder Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park even without the giant globe light events as well as the custom bikes. Then, Quick Throttle’s Gary (renamed from Lancaster City Park) “KISS” backdrop, it would have It’s obvious they love them and a Anderson did…. including Saturday night concerts. been unquestionable which band lot of blood, sweat and tears (not Here is Ross’s account: they were paying tribute to. Only to mention) money goes into them. A SUNDAY IN THE 2017 THUNDER ON THE LOT minutes into the show, the front It’s their passion just like GODS OF of the stage was packed with Kiss THUNDER is to us!! It is our first SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS enthusiasts armed with iPhones year performing at Thunder on the PARK… AT ‘THUNDER and cameras itching to get that one by K. Ross Way Lot. Our experience was absolutely ON THE LOT’ great shot. Gods of Thunder didn’t amazing. TOP NOTCH all the way disappoint when it came to putting around. From our first contact to Story & Photos- Gary Andersen The show opened just before sunset you into that epic ‘70s arena concert our actual performance....TOTAL on a perfect High Desert summer atmosphere. Their stage presence PRO all the way!! The crew, stage There are times in life evening with Smooth Sounds of and dramatics were right on the hands, sound and lighting engineers where the cause is the priority. Santana. As tribute bands go, these money. They really put their hearts were some of the best we’ve ever ‘Thunder on the Lot’ is one of guys were right there – going out of into it to leave the crowd screaming had the pleasure to work with. We those causes. I left Burbank around their way to musically reproduce the for more. -K. Ross Way were completely pleased and it 10:30am Sunday June 11th with the vibe and tonality of Carlos Santana. 32 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 33 Collision Center “THE FINALE” Rosa Ramirez - Palmdale, CA

Every year at the end of the ORIGINAL PAINTING ON METAL BY WORLD day Sunday the $100 Raffle winners FAMOUS CHRIS DERUBEIS are drawn at the Main Stage. This Henry King - Rosamond, CA is one of the many ways funds are raised; this year’s fundraising amount YAMAHA TTR 110 DIRT BIKE - by Palmdale was $190,000, putting Thunder on Super Cycles the Lot’s 23 year total fundraising just Mike Maxon - Vista, CA over the FIVE MILLION DOLLAR MARK! RUGER LCR 38 SPECIAL - by The Vault Ileana Domiguez - Palmdale, CA While the total funds raised were not tallied by the closing AV FAIR GOLD CIRCLE CONCERT PACKAGE of the event on Sunday, an important - by A.V. Fairgrounds announcement was made, that this Carlene Hadden-Martinez - Lancaster, CA would be Thunder on the Lot’s final year, as both Thunder and Kids THUNDER MEMORABILIA & SPORTS sky in its June gloom mode, overcast and it always makes me smile when Charities conclude their run. PACKAGE - by Ron Emard & Budweiser and cool, so actually great for riding. someone has done a total restoration In Ron Emard’s words, Kathy Wilkerson - Palmdale, CA I like the cooler weather when it is to perfection. Antelope Valley “In life, everything has a beginning, overcast. We will all be baking soon Harley-Davidson had a display of middle and end. Thunder has run its 1 HOUR JET HELICOPTER RIDE & enough. As I was riding to Lancaster the new 2017 line to remind me that course and it is time to cease activity. FLIGHTDECK AIR COMBAT CENTER - by to attend this year’s Thunder on the this was also a biker event, along The power of Kid’s Charities and Mark Norris and Flightdeck Combat Center Won by Mark Justiniano Lot, I was looking at the hillsides, with the vendors and the wonderful Thunder has been the mobilization seeing the green still clinging to stunt performers (Monte Perlin’s Ball of so much community support and 2017 Thunder Bike Show Class Winners: them, with full knowledge that by O’Death and Stunt Farm) who never philanthropy.” next month it will all be brown. So it cease to thrill me with their antics Ron added, looking • Best of Show- Anthony Robinson, 1969 put me in a mood of gratefulness that and skills. There was also a Poker forward, “Even as Thunder ends, Triumph T-100 today’s event will be a nice cool day Run and Bike Show on Sunday to fill these forces do not disappear and can in a fully shaded park. the lineup. now be invested in other important • Runner Up- Louis Johnson, 2003 Road community activities.” And quoting King ‘Thunder’ is a 3 day combined car On the other side of the the press release issued, “The other and motorcycle event in the Antelope park they had a fun carnival area with large event produced by Kid’s • Vintage- Jeff Bryant, 1955 Hydra-Glide Valley that is attended by thousands all the games kids love and they were Charities, GraceFest, will be spun and while some policies can be out having a ball, winning stuffed • Cruiser- Skylar Gray, 2007 Deluxe off and run independently of Kid’s considered annoying (such as the animals, showing their wonderful Charities through a new faith-based ‘no colors’ requirement) it must be smiles for all to see. • Sport- Steve Fuentes, 1979 Yamaha nonprofit.” remembered that this is a fundraising RD400 event for disadvantaged children, so Kids Charities event Congratulations on 23 whatever misgivings I have about beneficiary organizations had their years of Thunder and all it has • Women’s Ride- Christine Gilroy, 2008 that rule, the cause outweighs my displays & volunteers right here too accomplished FOR THE KIDS, and Softail opinion. so you could interact with them we look forward to hearing what new and find out what they do, and how opportunities for doing good arise in • Specialty- Davin Link, 2012 Honda Rucks As I parked my bike on they spend the funds & support they the Antelope Valley! • Touring- Darren Allen, 2016 Road Glide the grass, volunteers were there to receive. Here are this year’s $100 Raffle Winners: quickly put a piece of wood down for 2016 V-ROD HARLEY-DAVIDSON • Modified Touring- John Lopez, 2005 Road your kickstand to rest on so your bike The music this year on MOTORCYCLE - by A.V. Harley-Davidson King doesn’t sink in the soft grass and fall Sunday was awesome both on the Manuel Escoto - Tehachapi, CA over. They also had combined wrist main stage and the secondary stage. • Chopper- Tiger Villanneua, 1991 Softail and bike bands so that when leaving Tribute bands tried and true were $25,000 IN-GROUND ROMAN SWIMMING they checked to see if your bike and here, with Led Zepagain, Wanted POOL - by AquaPhina Pools • People’s Choice- Johnny Degen, 2012 wrist bands matched, making sure (Bon Jovi Tribute Band) and Tiffanee Patricia Oliver - Lancaster, CA FXDB you were riding out on the same bike Jenee starting it all out with a you came in on. The day was a bit powerful voice and great musicians CUSTOM HONDA CAR FROM ROBERTSON --And see more photos at www. windy but manageable and now the to bring her music to life. After a PALMDALE HONDA - by Robertson quickthrottle.com in the Gallery! sun was playing hide and seek. I did while I sat and people watched, and Palmdale Honda. Graphics by Squirty’s the usual walking around looking after seeing all the happy faces and at the vendors to see if there was kids having fun, I realized again that anything I couldn’t live without and the cause is the priority. of course checked out the food court. After downing some wonderful After all, that’s why we are caramel covered almonds and some here and why this run was founded. hot dogs I was ready to check out the Ron Emard has been doing this since show. 1995 and along with his wife Yvette Emard the Director of Kids Charities I slowly walked amongst of the Antelope Valley they have my childhood memories as I gawked raised over 4.8 million dollars over at ‘60’s Impalas and Mustangs, some the years. That’s dedication to a great Novas and Fairlanes, the CadilIacs, cause. --Gary Andersen VW’s, Model T’s and old trucks. I remember these cars like yesterday Add’l photos by Yvette Emard.

34 AUGUST 2017 AUGUST 2017 35 There are also the usual Trails, 2nd Chance Dog Rescue, motorcycle parts from: Ramjets and Petite Paws Bully Rescue. & Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation, riding gear, concert tickets, theme baskets… too many items to list. The following week people New this year is that selected auction are welcome to go to the Child Crisis items were available online for those Center to tour the facility and help who could not attend. People can present the donation check. Space is view some of the unique auction limited so one had to plan to come items, watch videos, and find out early. The Centers provide shelter BY PERRY AND TRACI NELSON It was a peaceful early more about this annual event on the for children in need throughout morning ride up to Steel Horse “Patrick Eberhardt Memorial Ride the valley; ranging from birth to 11 Easter Sunday morning Saloon with the road to ourselves, and Charity Auction” Facebook years old in their home-like facilities means it’s time for the Patrick’s when the air was still cool. The page. throughout the valley. They also Memorial Ride again, which registration booth was outside where offer a foster care and adoption usually takes place around bike people could sign up for the ride program as well as parenting classes week in Arizona. Patrick was a full and/or purchase commemorative to the community to help break the patched member of the Cave Creek t-shirts and patches. Auction items cycle of neglect and abuse. This tour Hells Angels Motorcycle Club were inside for attendees to view. is very informative and we learned who passed away on Feb 7, 2015. about all the ways in which this non- Patrick was 23 years of age. In his profit organization helps the children memory family and friends began The Easter Biker Bunny in the community. You know; a lot this annual memorial ride and sporting his long beard was spotted of charities for children just take charity auction with all proceeds again this year having pictures taken your money and show you pictures benefiting Child Crisis Center with people, and course riding his and give you a tax form; not here! Arizona and local animal charities. HD Softail. At 10am the memorial They take you by the hand and show “Grief turned into caring for those ride headed up to the Road Runner you the place, you can’t take pictures who cannot help themselves.” in New River where you could have of the kids but a few may run by your a bite to eat and just relax with fellow feet so you better watch your step... CHIP & CHARLIE riders. This annual event is very Hi I'm Charlie and my brother is Chip Then it was time to head dear to our heart because we knew Everyone is welcome to we are both dachshunds and had a won- back to the Steel Horse Saloon for the Patrick growing up with our boys the Patrick Memorial Run, and you derful home for years together until ower final charity auction. Inside the Steel in the neighborhood. Patrick loved don’t have to be a biker, whether owner passed away. No one in the family Horse were tables full of donated helping others and would also you can just come for part of the could take us in and we did not know auction items and raffle prizes for volunteer to go on field trips with the day or for the whole day. Come for what was going to happen until Valley people to check out before the auction special needs students at his school. a relaxing early morning ride or just Dogs came to the Rescue. So, it seemed to us very fitting that began. Some unique auction items come hang out with your friendly you may find includes: art work like his family chose a local children’s neighborhood bikers. Either way, we We are both in good health a “High Noon” print signed by Eric charity as the main recipient for this find this to be a very rewarding way except for a little tire around Herrmann, framed original Willie fundraiser. This year the ride and to spend our Easter Sunday; giving the waist. We get along with Nelson charcoal drawing by Panda auction would also include raising back to the local community, helping other dogs and walk well on and signed by Willie Nelson… the money to help several local animal disadvantaged children and animals. a lead. We love to lounge on list goes on with one-of-a-kind items. rescue shelters. the couch with our human The auction, complete This was another year friends while getting lots of with professional auctioneer, is a that went well over everyone’s love and affection. We sleep curled up together every night. Chip and I blast to watch as a bunch of bikers expectations. This was made are very close so, a new home together is required. are having Crazy Fun competing possible by the overwhelming To learn more about us go to... www.valleydogs.org click on "Adopt" to win auction items. This year the generous contributions of bikers, our then scroll down to Chip & Charlie. There you can see our other friends event surpassed its last years amount, communities, and friends. So, come who are also looking for a forever home. raising a little over $20,200 with join us next year… it’s guaranteed to Brooklyn & Prince last featured in Biker Buddies have a $18,180 donated to the Children’s UPDATE: be a memorable Easter. new loving home. Thank you QT. Crisis Center Arizona and over $2000 to four animal rescues: AZ Pits Needing Homes, AZ Happy

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