05 - Holiday gift guide 07 - POd at sdhd 08 - h-d street bob 11 - ride & event Calendar 14 - bob parsons 16 - bob’s biker blast 19 - camping california 22 - love ride 29 28 - both barrels 31 - vets day az 33 - weekly events 38 - american heat ON THE COVER:

“My aim was to reach the truest part of a man, an artist, who followed his convictions and defined the spirit of his life’s experience using the mate- rial of his passion. Through his imagination and brushwork, David Mann raised a temple -- no, a clubhouse -- where a culture may come and celebrate itself.” Tom Fritz

The portrait Tom created not only captures the essence of David Mann, it also pays tribute to the artist himself.” David’s wife, Jacquie Mann David Mann’s final, unfinished work will be unveiled at Chopperfest, December 9th in Ventura, CA

6 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 7 Story by Pastor Z- Photos by Randy Twells & Pastor Z

On Saturday night October 13th, 2012 – the famous boys from the “Southtown San Diego”, P.O.D. (Payable on Death) played to a huge crowd of a few thousand at San Diego Harley Davidson. Host: New York Myke and event promoter Trisha Marshall really know how to throw an awesome benefit party ! Here’s how it all went down. Real bikers have huge hearts – and thank the vets for the freedoms that we all experience. The planning took almost a year! They found a very worthy cause: The Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Its mission is to provide a college education to every child who has lost a parent while serving in Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Special Operations during an operational or training mission. The Warrior Foundation is committed to providing scholarship grants, not loans, to more than 900 children. To date, some 191 children of fallen special operations warriors have graduated from college. This event brought in tens of thousands of $’s for the Foundation… what a blessing!

The P.O.D. boys are all Harley lovers… their careers have sky-rocketed… and each of them own a sweet custom HD. So because of the gratitude for the benefit - S.D.H.D. put all four of them through a 5-day extensive bike riding training course called “The Rider’s Edge”, to make sure the guys would have the skills they need to conquer the asphalt.

There was also a “Backstage V.I.P. Meet and Greet Party” put on by S.D.H.D., and Rock 105.3 that included some really lucky raffle winners, some of the Special Ops men and their families, the band and their families and close friends. I had the pleasure of meeting Bryan “Head” Welch from the band “Korn”, plus outreach pastor Ryan Reese – and his “Whosovers” crew, and lots of others.

New York Myke welcomed the masses from the stage, a Navy Seal sang the National Anthem… Then “Sprung Monkey” opened things up and got the crowd fired up. I’d never seen them and yeah they are wild men… and very talented…

Then P.O.D. hit the stage with their incredible nuclear version of blended high strung thrash metal, rap, and hip-hop that has made them famous – literally around the world. They’ve got it down to a fine art, and their world-wide fan base P.O.D. – they’ll give and give – until they’re worn 105.3… and of course – our combined gratitude proves it. out - at every show. Truly an incredible band. for our troops and vets. May we all rock on – and fight on - for freedom, God, and country… and I’ve been a close friend with the guys in P.O.D. This sums it up folks: I love the fact that as Bikers “Pay it Back”… to those who gave the greatest since 1989. We’ve always had mutual respect for – we can think of exciting, fun, creative ways to sacrifice. each other - in fact they played at my 1st church support those who bless us with our freedoms – in the early 90’s, before their music & name that well never take for granted. I’ve personally Jesus said in John 15:13 “Greater love has no went ballistic. I have had the unique pleasure of done a lot of biker benefits (over the last 22 years)– one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his watching their lives, music, and career grow & and they take a lot of Planning, promotion, sweat, friends.” mature. hard work, fortitude and determination – to make it all come together! With Love and Respect – until Next Time… If you’ve never seen P.O.D. live – you’ve missed The Rolling Reporter and Sharp-Shooter, Pastor Z. a rare treat… The boys totally tore it up – the Great job and major kudos to New York Myke, crowd went crazy, and the party was ON! And of Trisha, and their crew at SDHD, a very special See more photos at course the crowd wished it would never end! With thanks to P.O.D., Sprung Monkey and Rock www.quickthrottle.com in the GALLERY

8 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 9 Bike Details/Tech.

Price: Vivid Black ($12,999) / Color Options ($13,999) / Two- Tone Options ($13,729) / Hard Candy Color Options (13,729)

Dimensions: Length: 92.8” Seat Height :25.5” Ground Clearance: 4.92” Rake: 29 Degrees Trail: 4.7 “ Wheelbase: 64.2” Fuel Capacity: 4.7 gal. Weight (Running Order) 672 lb.

Engine: Air Cooled Twin Cam 96 /103 45 Deg. V-Twin

Compression: 9.2:1

Fuel System: Electronic, Sequential Port Fuel Injection. (ESPFI) Front Suspension: 41mm Showa Fork

Rear Suspension: Dual Showa shocks with adjustable spring preload Words / Photos: Heath “The Chief” Cofran get to BUILD YOUR OWN BIKE! OH yea… One incredible option on this new 2013 baby is really were comfortable and as always really Additional Photos: Scooter-pro And it would be delivered in less than four weeks the new twin cam 103 cubic inch engine option! smooth going through the gears. We did have a Front Brake: to your closest dealership. Dammm, now that is To upgrade to this full blown power house is few small challenges getting into neutral a few Hayes four-piston caliper, Morning cup of coffee, hot and roasted as the some service!! a mere $350. And it would be a wise upgrade! times, but really other then that no issues at all. 300mm disc with optional ABS steam rises through the morning sun coming in We were jamming this bike out in the desert at The cool thing was that while riding down the the window, it’s another amazing day to get out The bike we were able to test ride had the 80mph in 4th gear. Oh, and we still had 2 more fwy. in 5th gear you always forget about that 6th Rear Brake: and pick up another motorcycle to give a good Chrome Yellow Deluxe paint scheme. It was a gears to go. NICE. gear! The great thing about that 6th gear is that is Hayes two-piston caliper, week’s test ride. mini flake yellow with grey and black accents. Ok, since were talking about the engine, we also saves you gas!! The rpm’s drop down, less 292mm disc with optional ABS It kind of had the same vibe as the colors of the have to tell you how incredible the power feels. work on that motor and the cents fall away every Made in USA has really lost so much of its flavor road. Ashpalt Grey, w/ Black yellow middle Hopping on the fwy. and just letting it crank mile. Makes the pocket happy doesn’t it. More Front Tire: these days, yet so many people, riders, are staying lines. At least that is what we were comparing out the power to the back wheel you feel all that beer and tacos!! 100/90-19 Michelin Scorcher 31 true to their homeland and no other has been it too. Our favorite color options are those in adrenaline rush and a huge smile comes across more true to America than Harley-Davidson. the HARD CANDY Collection. The HARD your face. We put about 400 miles on this bike Bottom line is that Harley has done an amazing Rear Tire: Keeping motorcycling in America strong for over CANDY collection is 3 colors (Big Red, Coloma and was really able to ride it through a vast job with this Street Bob. The best thing about 160/70-17 Michelin Scorcher 31 109 years, Harley has continued to pop out some Gold, Lucky Green) that have BIG METAL amount of conditions. One of the days we had this bike is the not only the throw back nostalgic incredible categories to the brand. And the new FLAKE in the paint. the bike out, it was raining like a mother outside. styling and look , but the POWER, and Warranty: HD-1 Customization Program really gets riders Of course we took the bike out and had to test SMOOTH and COMFORTABLE ride. POWER 24 mo. / Unlimited Miles at home to pick, click and build their own Harley The fenders are all pretty sleek and tight. Really out the ABS brake option. They worked like a being our favorite part of this test ride. I think - just like Burger King says, “Have it your way.” the lines on this bike are clean and smooth. charm and saved some headaches in some quick if we would have had one that we got to pick the The new tank emblems on the bike we had was stops that had to be made a few times! So when color and set up for this BUILD YOUR OWN One of the bikes in this HD-1 customization a painted in logo, there are other options of a picking your bike out, make sure you add the thing, we would have had a much harder time category is the 2013 Harley Davidson Street raised lettering that looks really cool too. The ABS!!! The seat we had was the solo. It would giving it back after the test! Bob. You can choose your own wheels (24 new front round air cleaner is an option too and be wise to pick out one that has a little more different options), choose your own paint looks sweet, especially when shined up glassy padding! About 150 miles in on the first day the Make sure you go online to Harley-davidson.com scheme (14 different options ), foot controls (2 bright! The wheels are 19” front and 17” on butt gets a little sore!! The one thing that was and click on “H-D1 Customization”. You get to different options), seat options (22 to different the back. The ignition switch moved from the a challenge at times was finding the kickstand see your bike with all the options you pick! And options!!), handle bars (3 different options), bags steering head to the tank console, which is a great to kick down. The rad thing about it is that it’s if you change your mind and want to re-build & luggage (7 different options), windshields change! It’s so much easier not to reach around tucked up and looks amazing while riding. BUT, and try another look, GO FOR IT. The website (7 different options), racks & backrests (32 down to turn this baby on. The new bar risers it seemed to be tucked in a lil’ too tight for getting gives you an option to save your build so you can different options)… Well, ya get my point? There make it a lot easier to make your own changes that baby back down. I’m sure it could have been check them out later! Pretty sweet. are so many more too. From intake, engine down the line if you don’t get what you want out adjusted, but was a feature we remember we components, exhaust and even more, you really of the HD-1 options. would have liked to adjust. The front controls

10 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 11 DECEMBER the Shores Bar & Grill 1031 Harbor Blvd Bring toy for the an unwrapped toy get a free raffle ticket. DJ children of all ages in our community, starts DECEMBER 1 Music, 50/50 Raffle, Raffle Prizes and more. at 11am to 5pm. Berth 55 Fish Market & SCOTTSDALE, AZ* Harley-Davidson of Contact suzi - q at [email protected] Seafood Deli 555 Pico Ave.Long Beach. Live Scottsdale 1st Annual Winter Classic Car & performance by White Boy James and the Blues Bike DECEMBER 7 Express. Contact Show. 10am-4pm. Music, food, prizes. 100+ Lizard Email [email protected] MESA, AZ* CHESTER’S ROCK & ROLL spots available. Trophiesawarded for People’s TUCSON AZ* 5th Annual Red Sleigh Toy Run CHRISTMAS CONCERT- At Chester’s Choice and Best of Show. NO ENTRY FEE. Presented by Red Sleigh Toy Run. This is not Harley-Davidson--Featuring DSB- the #1 All proceeds from food donations go to the your ordinary toy run - NO PILE! Deliveries Journey Tribute band in the Country!! Gen. Hogz United Charities. are made on the run DIRECTLY to the child’s Admission $10. Food, Beer Garden and Much 15600 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 hands! Depart: 9am. at the door. FREE T-Shirt, More! (Please drink responsibly.) Gates Open Contact El Healy Email please donate early to boxes at Big John 5 PM. Come into Chester’s to buy your tickets [email protected] or at Phone Garage, TTT, Moose Lodge, or Amer. Legion while they last! Enter to WIN a MEET & 480-905-1903 or see website Post 36 (22nd St). Admission: $25.00. 8am GREET with DSB, with your purchase! 922 S. Big Johns Garage 4156 E. Grant Tucson, AZ Country Club Dr. More Info: 480-894-0404, or http://www.hdofscottsdale.com/eventslist. 520-780-4000redsleightoyrun.wix.com/home visit www.chestershd.com SEE AD htm?groupId=33728&itemId=151724 [email protected]

SAN MARCOS, CA* FIRST SATURDAY MONTCLAIR, CA – POMONA VALLEY FORT MOHAVE, AZ* Desert Road Riders SWAP MEET- At Biggs Harley-Davidson. H-D – HOLIDAY PARTY 5-8pm 8710 Central M/C 22nd Annual TOY RUN, For the Kids, Bring anything you like, to sell or swap! 10 Ave Montclair, CA 91763 www.PVHD.com Meet at Hooches Bar and Grill in Golden AM- 3 PM Live Band Jimi Blaze. 1040 Los SEE AD Shores, AZ. and the Pack leaves at 12 noon for the El Rio Country Club in Fort Mohave, AZ. Vallecitos Blvd. #113 More info: www. DECEMBER 8th & 9th biggshd.com or 760-481-7300. SEE AD. Bring an unwrapped toy and a can of food per bike. Santa will lead the pack and hand out toys LONG BEACH, CA – INTERNATIONAL to the kids at the El Rio. Raffle, 50/50, food and MOTORCYCLE SHOW - Long Beach fun. Contact Jimbo Website desertroadridersmc. DECEMBER 2 Convention Center, Long Beach, CA. See com ONTARIO, CA* ABATE Local 19 & Pomona ALL the latest motorcycle industry cutting edge Valley HOG proudly present our 24th Annual products. Meet AMA Pro Racer Melissa Paris, SCOTTSDALE, AZ – HARLEY DAVIDSON Toy Custom Builder Roland Sands, See Nick Brocha OF SCOTTSDALE – OPERATION TOY Run benefitting Santa Claus Inc. Rain or shine, perform. www.motorcycleshows.com Sunday, Dec 2nd, 10am to 2pm, Ontario Elks RIDE – Drop off Toys or ride to Operation Toy Ride headquarters. Kickstands up at 10am. Lodge, 1150 W 4th Street, Ontario. $8 plus one DECEMBER 8th new, unwrapped toy. Hourly prize drawings, www.HDScottsdale.com vendors, ride in bike show ($5.00/bike, must be SAN MARCOS, CA* TOY STORE entered by 11am), Best Decorated Bike award. INVASION—Benefits Rady Childrens Hospital. GLENDALE, CA – GLENDALE HARLEY – Cash prize for largest group sign-in. Food & Meet early at Biggs-- Leaves early for Toy Store PRE TOY RUN OPEN HOUSE 10am – 4pm beverages available. M.C. & D.J. Mike Morris. to shop for kids presents and deliver to them Pictures with Santa! www.Glendaleharley.com Live Music by The Pack. Vendor Info: Lazaro at Rady Children’s Hosp. 1040 Los Vallecitos Alba (626) 825-0422 Contact Kevin McKenzie Blvd. #113 More info: www.biggshd.com or MONTCLAIR, CA – POMONA VALLEY Email [email protected] 760-481-7300. SEE AD. H-D – FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA 10am- 3pm CASA GRANDE AZ* 26th Annual Casa MESA AZ* Join the Tri-City Eagle Riders on 8710 Central Ave Montclair, CA 91763 www. Grande Toy Parade and Auction. Parade starts December 8th for our second annual Toy Run. PVHD.com SEE AD at Dave White Park (Golf Course) on Thornton The event will be hosted by Mesa Tri-City at Kortsen in Casa Grande from 10:00 A.M. #3468 and will benefit Banner Health Cardon DECEMBER 9th sign in and leaves promptly at 12 noon. Parade Children’s Medical Center. Breakfast will be ends at the Property, 1281 W Gila Bend Hwy, served beginning at 7:30 am with registration GLENDALE, CA* 25th Silver Anniversary Casa Grande. Entry fee of $10 or a toy for the between 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Kick stands up at L.A. “Skid Row” Toy Run Admission: 1 New parade. Lunch at the property is an additional 10:30 am, for a short ride to Cardon Children’s unwrapped Toy for homeless child Sponsored $10 per person. Run pin to the first 500 entrants. Medical Center for a toy presentation. by: Harley-Davidson of Glendale and ABATE Music will be provided by Mogollon from 1pm Registration: Requires Toy Donation, $20 per Local #1 Benefit: Fred Jordan Mission Start: until 4pm. Please make checks payable to CG single rider or $30 per couple and includes Harley-Davidson of Glendale 3717 San TOY RUN FUND. “Every Child Deserves breakfast, live entertainment, raffles, and much Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204 @ 9am a Christmas” For more information www. more! The after party will be back at Mesa Tri- Kick Stands up at 11am Pancake breakfast (min casagrandetoyrunfund.org City #3468 at 1:00 P.M. For more information $7 donation) provided by Golden State H.O.G. call Jayc at 480-223-2297 or visit www.foe3468. Chapter starting @ 9am. Contact Richard OXNARD, CA* Give a Toy for Joy! Raising com/runs/toyrun/home.html Wagner / Peter Daniels Email eternaldrifters1@ Toys for Foster Kids. Hosted by Leather & Lace, yahoo.com MC Forming SoCal SisterZ Chapter 12noon @ LONG BEACH, CA* VNV/LV MC “X” CH Website www.glendaleharley.com OR Phone Annual X-mas Toy Run, bring an unwrapped (818)731-6806 / (800)866-6601

12 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 13 VENTURA, CA – 9th Annual DAVID MANN – ROCKIN THE HOLIDAYS PARTY 5pm-8pm JUMPSTART RIDER- Free event 9 AM. Free CHOPPER FEST – Ventura Fairgrounds 8am – 8710 Central Ave Montclair, CA 91763 www. Biggs BBQ too- At Biggs Harley-Davidson 1040 3pm. Antigue & Custom Motorcycle Show, Art PVHD.com SEE AD Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 More info: www. Exhibit, Custom Bike Builder Display, Sugartown biggshd.com or 760-481-7300. SEE AD. Rollergirls, Charlie Brechtel Band, Motorcycle DECEMBER 15 Parts Swap Meet, Vendors, Beer & Food, DECEMBER 24 Chopperfest ART SHOW - Meet Jacquie Mann, SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS BREAKFAST BALDWIN PARK, CA* STREET GLIDE Tom Fritz, David Uhl and many more artists. See & LUNCH CREW RIDE – 9 AM At Biggs GIVE-AWAY at Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson! their art plus David Mann’s last painting! For Harley-Davidson. BIGGS BBQ 12-3 PM with Come down 9 AM – 4 PM for a chance to “Roll more info www.chopperfestival.com or contact Live Band—Wyatt Lowe & The Youngbloods. the Dice” and Win a Street Glide. Biker-Claus Tory 805-217-2113. SEE COVER & AD 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 More info: www. will also be on-site for pictures. 1919 Puente biggshd.com or 760-481-7300. SEE AD. Ave. More info: 626-851-0412 or visit www. TUCSON AZ* The Sun Riders M/C are proud laidlawsharley.com SEE AD to present the 31st Annual Toy Parade. This SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Harley-Davidson of year’s parade would not be possible without Scottsdale Santa Day Holiday Party – 10am-4pm JANUARY 2013 the help and support from our friends at TEP Free food, gift wrap, pictures with Santa, prizes and the American Legion Riders, Legion post and surprise celebrity guests throughout the day. JANUARY 19 59 and Morgan Mcdermott American Legion www.HDofScottsdale.com SEE AD TUCSON AZ* Tucson East Elks 1st Annual Post 7. The Sun Riders M/C want to clear up Poker Run Presented by Tucson East Elks Lodge any confusion there may be about the rumors DECEMBER 16 #2532. Benefits Childrens Charities, Veterans and that TEP has taken the Toy Parade from the SAN DIEGO, CA* 27th ANNUAL SOLO Wounded Warriors Project. Registration Starts Sun Riders. They have jumped on board this ANGELES’ TIJUANA TOY RUN—Sponsored at 7:30am, Pancake Breakfast, Lunch, Vendors, year and have paid for a good portion of the by San Diego Harley-Davidson—Rain or Games, 50/50 raffle and Door Prize Raffles. All many expenses it cost us to hold this event. The Shine, Registration 9-10:30 AM at San Diego bikes welcome. For Registration, vendor space or Sun Riders will continue to host the annual Toy HD-- Bring a TOY or, $20 ($10/passenger). to sponsor send email. Admission: $25 Rider/$15 Parade for many years to come!! Registration Breakfast provided before the ride. Escorted Passenger. 7:30am. Tucson East Elks Lodge 615 starts at 8:00 am at Freedom Park on 5000 S. Group Ride to Tijuana. See your generosity S. Pantano Road 29th Street in Tucson, Arizona. As always, there in action immediately! Food, music & Tucson, AZ 520-631-3858 bpoe2532pokerrun@ will be live music, alcohol, food, 50/50, vendors entertainment! Solo Angeles will also escort gmail.com and much more. Pre-registration can be made by groups or individuals by request back to US visiting our home page and clicking on the Aviva Border. Must have passport, or birth cert. & JANUARY 26 Children’s Service’s link. For more information ID. Alternate route available if you prefer to TUCSON AZ* 3rd Annual Polar Moose Poker please contact Robin, Sun Riders M/C Secretary remain in US only. Can Pre-Register by Email to Run Presented by Thunder Mountain Moose @ 520-312-8120 [email protected] 5600 Kearny Mesa Riders. Benefits Moose Charities. $400 hi/$200 Rd. More info: www.sandiegoharley.com or call lo. Rain or shine. 150+ miles of Southern Whittier, CA.* 4th Annual B.W.S.P. MC 858-616-6999. SEE AD. Arizona’s best. Ride begins and ends at the Celebration Benefiting Foley House Recovery Moose Lodge. Chevrons for the first 100. $5 Center Start Time, 11:00am-3:00pm Start Loma Linda, CA* Motorcycle Riders breakfast, $12 steak dinner. Stop’s are: Fred’s Location, 10511 Mills ave. Whittier, CA.90604. Association & Elsinore Valley Touring Riders Arena Bar, La Gitana Cantina, Long Horn Raise $’S for gift cards for the Kids Free B B Q! Presents Our 20th Annual Loma Linda Saloon and AL Post #109. 8am. Thunder CASH DONATIONS ACCEPTED. University Children’s Hospital Toy Run. Sunday Mountain Lodge #2475 2442 S. Harrison Rd. Dec. 16, 2012. Quaid’s Harley Davidson 25160 Tucson, AZ DECEMBER 12th Redlands Blvd. Loma Linda. Ca. Sign-in: 10:30 520-603-4668 [email protected] SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Harley- Davidson of am-12:30 pm.Entry Fee: $10.00 Scottsdale-Dinner Ride. Greasewood Flat. plus a new unwrapped toy. Awards for Largest FEBRUARY Kickstands up at 7pm. Register at www. club, Best Decorated bike, Best Decorated Bike HDScottsdale.com SEE AD with Trailer. 50/25/25 Raffle. Rain or Shine. FEBRUARY 2 AMA Sanctioned Ride. Year Bar to first 350. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA* 5rd Annual DECEMBER 13 Contact: Jim Dr. Joe Cortese Memorial Motorcycle Poker BALDWIN PARK, CA* HOLIDAY NIGHT 562-864-7143 Contact Jim Taylor Email mjtg4g@ Run Presented by The Rotary Club of San Juan FOR LAIDLAW’S MVP MEMBERS-- 6– 8PM aol.com Capistrano and Capistrano Animal Rescue is Laidlaw’s MVP Member’s exclusive Holiday Effort (CARE), This fun ride begins at event host night. Come for Food, Raffles, Refreshments and DECEMBER 19 Orange County Harley-Davidson 8677 Research some Smart Shopping. Not a Laidlaw’s MVP? SCOTTSDALE, AZ* Christmas Light Scoot – Dr. in Irvine and ends at the Car Show in San Call and ask how to become one! Laidlaw’s Ride with EL and the gang as they search for Juan Capistrano. Proceeds fund Rotary charities, Harley-Davidson 1919 Puente Ave. More info: light displays 7pm. www.HDof Scottsdale.com medications, spay/neuter, emergency surgeries, 626-851-0412 or visit www.laidlawsharley.com SEE AD adopting homeless and abandoned dogs and cats. SEE AD http://www.facebook.com/cortesepokerrun DECEMBER 22 Contact Steve Rose Email stephandodgerose@ DECEMBER 14th yahoo.com MONTCLAIR, CA – POMONA VALLEY H-D SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS DEMO DAY &

14 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 15 by DangerousJames • photos by Digger Dave Well, here we are standing in the training room, with a bunch of other folks, it was noisy classics, like the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and of course George Thorogood and as hell, and I said, “Is there somewhere else we can go?” and Bob said, “Absolutely. Fol- .38 Special, which might have something to do with why they were there for his first Before I start, I just gotta tell ya, that when CD (the Pub, the Boss, The Chief) forwarded low me”. He led us off to the elevator and took us upstairs to the Corporate Conference Biker Bash. me the email from the PR Firm handling the media for “Bob’s First Annual Biker Bash”, Room. that basically asked us if we wanted to interview Bob Parsons, I ‘bout fell out of my chair. When asked about the what he was up to in general with the GO AZ Motorcycle I mean, never mind the fact that the guy has set the two wheel world on its proverbial Let me take a sidebar here, just to say that my first impression is not what I expected at vision, it was how he answered that also surprised me. His main vision is all about ear...this is the guy that founded GO DADDY! Even if you don’t know what SEO means all. I’d never seen this guy except only from far away. He’d walk right past any of you and education and safety. Now you can be sure that everybody will have fun while doing or even know how to turn on a computer, you’ve heard of GO DADDY. If you haven’t, you’d never know that this guy founded the world’s largest web hosting provider, much it, but this is exactly why he’s put this training facility together and spent $180,000 then you have been living under a rock. less being a multi billionaire. He didn’t act like it either. Down to earth, laid back, good per unit, just on the simulators. ol’ boy, who was dressed in riding gear...right down to a HD Doo rag. GO DADDY, People! That internet company that sells domain names, (among a gadzil- My last question was “What are your visions for the future of GO AZ Motorcycles?” lion other internet products) the one with the most excellent Super Bowl Commercials... We get up to the conference room, we exchange pleasantries, then we dove right in. I wish you could’ve been there to see the look on his face and his eyes light up when the Company who actually has sponsored models that are affectionately referred to as Here’s what he had to say. he talked about what the new plan is. They have purchased the property to the east of the Go DADDY Girls. the current HD of Scottsdale dealership, which they will tear down and build a new My first question to him was to tell me about his love for motorcycles and when did that Harley dealership. The new facility will be in line with Harley-Davidson’s new 20/20 Like Danica Patrick, for instance! C’MON! I don’t have to tell ANY OF YOU... how start? He said it all started when he was a little kid-he saw someone riding and he wanted vision. Once that is up, they’ll knock down the current dealership building and use sexy it is for a woman to have a need for speed. to try it. His first bike was a Honda 90. that whole piece of property to design and build Scottsdale’s first biker mall! A mall that will “Have everything that we like to do” as he put it. Everything from a tattoo OK, ok, I digress... but let’s face it, I’m just your average guy and I was gonna get the He now has seven Harleys, which consist of, two Road glides, two Street glides, a V-Rod, shop, to a saloon, a place to get gear and whatever else fits. The main vision is that opportunity to sit down with a LEGEND, and the cool thing is? The dude is creating yet a Dyna Glide and a Fat Boy. He also has an Orange County Chopper, a Buell, and a they want people to be to where they can’t wait to get there and when you’re there another, legend. Check this... couple of Ducatis. you’re happy to be there. Sounds very exciting!!

Once everything was set up, they told me that I had to email the questions I was going His favorite bike is the 2013 Street Glide, pictured here, that was painted by the artist that As I thanked Bob for his time and his graciousness with us, when he asked “Would to ask him. This was going to take some thought! What do you ask a guy that has got will be heading up the new paint division. you like to go downstairs and see the newest addition?” Who says no to Bob Parsons? to have just about anything you can imagine, not to mention the fact that he CAN have He took his downstairs where we were able to experience the design of this building, anything he wants...he’s a billionaire for cryin’ out loud! I next asked him, “Here you are, after building one of the largest internet tech companies and the layout, the attention to detail, this building which is the new training center of all time, you decide to get into the motorcycle business, including, buying a Harley and corporate center. He took us down into the basement where we not only saw Since he’s the owner of HD of Scottsdale, and they were the ones putting on the show, Davidson dealership! Where does the inspiration for this come from and why now and what we will call the corporate man cave, but also the underground parking garage that got me in front of him in the first place, my first thought was I better keep this all why multiple dealerships?” I wasn’t a bit surprised by his answer. He said he thought that that is 65,000 square feet of climate controlled, well lit, underground parking. Quite a about motorcycles and his plans for the Dealership...so here’s how it went. the motorcycle industry was not being run properly and that he could do it better. He is sight, but that’s where he also parks a couple of his bikes and that’s where he showed now a dealer of every major brand in the US and get this, of all the dealerships, they all us his 2013 Street Glide, where he has honored the Marines and his specific division Digger and I met up at the Training Station at GO AZ’s Campus, where they were dem- rank either number one or number two in the country! When I asked him how he came from Vietnam. oing the new two wheel simulators. Be sure to check out my cover age of the Bash where up with GO AZ Motorcycles, he chuckled and said “Go Daddy was already taken.” you can read about my conversation with the rep who works for the manufacturer of the A bit of trivia... he was assigned to the 26th Marine Regiment which was attached to simulators. Good stuff. His favorite road trip was when him and a friend of his decided they wanted to go to San- and operated as part of the 1st Marine Division. In 1969 he served as a rifleman in the ta Barbara for a ride. Next thing he knows they’re coming home from Whistler, Canada, Delta Company of the 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, during a tour of duty in Vietnam. The PR Firm confirmed that Bob was there and that he’d come in, do a quick TV inter- and ended up being gone for 2 1/2 weeks. He likes to ride as much as he can and when Thanks for your service, Bob! view, then I could ask him my questions. Sure enough, about 15 minutes later, Bob walks I asked what his favorite road trip was he said Vegas, because no matter what time you He’s definitely a guy’s guy and certainly is just having fun, with a purpose. in. Channel 3 did their quick little gig, then Bob comes over to me and says “ I guess you get there you’re on time! He went on to tell me that he’s logged well over one hundred Last thing he said to me was “You wanna know what the best part of being the found- guys are next”. thousand miles and he just quit counting. As far as music favorites, he like listening to er of Go Daddy was? Getting to pick the Go Daddy girls!” music when he rides, but pretty much only on the long rides. His favorites are among the Clearly not here for a long time, but definitely here for a good time!

16 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 17 by DangerousJames • photos by Digger Dave

In keeping with his mantra, “We’re not here for a long time, we’re here for a good time,” Bob Par- sons, founder of Go AZ Motorcycles, and all of his amazing staff at his ever-growing two wheel campus, kicked off the inaugural Bob’s Biker Bash on Satur- day, October 20th, 2012.

The festivities started at 10 AM and went well into the night with all kinds of things to do and see, com- plete with something for everybody.

To start with, you could check in at either the Go AZ Motorcycles or HD of Scottsdale to get your wrist- band and commemorative T-shirt. If you have a mo- torcycle endorsement, you got in for free. Otherwise you paid $20 which went to charity.

There were some live shows like the kung fu grips, In the early afternoon, music from “Hard Drive,” “Trailer Park” and ‘Hog Wild,” that went on all day. A thrill show, “Fear No Ice” that happened in the early evening. get home? I’ll get me head banged upside the wall!” You see, Bob’s true passion, outside of the ride, is I sat down with Todd Roberts, SSI’s ple with. I can honestly say that after One of the highlights of the day was a special ap- Nevertheless, he complied, I tried to get a picture, but safety and education. He started this journey because national rep, and got the story behind seeing the people having such fun on pearance of Tommy Flanagan, who plays “Chibs” he turned, and I chased him around in circles which he had a vision of how he felt he could do things a lot these amazing machines. The com- those simulators and watching how on FX’s Sons of Anarchy. He was available for au- had all the other people taking pics to get the pic that better in how motorcycles are sold and to the people pany was actually started because detailed these machines were, and tographs and photo ops for three different two hours I wanted. We had him surrounded. He was great with who buy them. the military wanted the simulators to what the experience was, I will defi- stints. My cohort, Digger Dave, had a chance to hang the crowd and never once looked tired. teach our young troops how to ride. nitely be back to give then a try and out with Tommy. “Too many people just go out and buy motorcycles, Too many service members were get- anybody reading this article should Of course the main attraction of the day was the and have no idea what they’re doing, much less how ting out of the service, buying sport go check out those simulators and Digger says “Tommy is probably one of the most evening’s concert of .38 Special, opening for George to ride. I want to make sure that everyone gets the bikes and getting killed. it was the this training facility. down-to-earth people you’d ever like to meet. When Thorogood and the Destroyers, a couple of Bob’s per- best education on how to ride and be safe.” -Bob Par- military who actually contacted the he made his “meet and greet” appearances at Harley- sonal favorites. The event was well planned and to me sons. founder of SSI and had him design I am incredibly impressed with GO Davidson of Scottsdale and GO AZ Motorcycles seemed like everybody had a great time. the simulators so they could teach AZ Motorcycles and the new vision during Bob’s Biker Bash, he immediately had people Which is why he has gone to the lengths he has to military personnel on how to ride that Bob and his team are up to with busting out in laughter. There’s just something about Outside of just throwing a great party, and wanting create this training facility, partnering with T. E. A. motorcycles. Law enforcement soon this training facility, the overall cam- his heavy Scottish Baroque and mannerisms that all two wheelers to just come and have a blast, this M. Arizona and acquiring ride simulators, that before followed and for the last 10 years, pus and the visions they have for the make you immediately like the guy. Rule One: Don’t was Go AZ’s sort of Grand Opening. now, weren’t even available to the public! those were the only customers that future. One thing for sure, Bob’s Biker call him Irish! Rule Two: You didn’t see that bottle SSI was designing and manufactur- Bash will be an annual event. Be sure of red wine that he occasionally poured into a glass, A chance for them to show everyone what they are Bob and his team are all about research and they ing these ride simulators for. Until to be there next year, there’s a lot that while hanging out signing everything from shirts to up to with this ultimate two wheel campus, including wanted to put together the absolute best training fa- Bob came along… will be happening between now and posters to body parts. Tommy learned something their new training facility and their two brand-new cility possible - it was through this research that they then and you won’t want to miss it! also, never try to dodge a photographer. One girl re- ride simulators. The very first of their kind, in a com- found Simulator Systems International. Visit their I did not get a chance to demo the quested he sign her, uh, boobs. His immediate reply mercial installation, anywhere in the world. website at www.simulatorsystems.com and check out ride simulators that Mike Wiz, of was “Do you know what will happen to me when I the video. HD of Scottsdale, was assisting peo-

18 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 19 fishing piers, and hiking trails. The Marina is Tavern and scenic ride home, no hassle or open year-round and sells bait and tackle, fuel worrying about breaking camp and carrying and fishing licenses. It also boasts a terrific gear. For that matter it sounds like a great snack bar & grill. The Family Fun Center week long getaway (yes, you can rent a 4 includes a swimming pool, video games, person tent at Flying Flags for an entire week miniature golf, and snack bar, and is open for only $410 bucks) daily during the summer. Next stop… Idyllwild.... For something really unique, “Yurts” are a cross between a tent and tepee. The yurts Handy product Tip: at Cachuma Lake feature platform beds to NEVER RUN OUT OF GAS! sleep 5 to 6, lockable door, inside lighting tents. In fact all the ground is hard packed and heating, and screened windows in the and easily accessible on motorcycles. Just Sometimes the motorcyclist mantra of “never wood and fabric siding. Set on the bluff with bring your sleeping bag, clothes, toothbrush pass gas” sometimes falls short, especially access to the lakeshore, the view is spectacular. and you’re done. Within walking distance of when distance touring. Currently there are only 3 Yurts at Cachuma Andersons Pea Soup you can spend the days Lake, which may be reserved year-round up to riding and the evenings by the campfire or 6 months in advance. Fees range from $60-$85 in the Jacuzzi…this in my kind of camping. per night depending on yurt size. They even offer larger 6 and 8 person tents for only $99 bucks a night. Santa Barbara County Parks now also offers four camping cottages. There are three six For those that want a rustic cabin feel the have sleepers and one four sleeper. The three 6 several cabins that sleep four to six and there’s sleeper cabins are located near the marina and even more upscale camping at Flying Flags! the store and offer views of the lake. These Their luxury cottages are literally apartments The REDA gas can is a true life saver. Designed cabins are all equipped with electricity, full with bedrooms, bathrooms, lofts a kitchen to fit in the rear recess of saddle bags takes bathrooms, kitchenettes, living rooms, private and living room. An outside deck, fire pit and up little space but solve a LARGE problem. porches, picnic tables and fire pits. Simply picnic tables that overlook the adjacent hills. A must have for any serious road warrior and pack your sleeping bags and toiletries and Again, motorcycle parking is right next to the imagine how good it will feel to be able to aid your effortless vacation begins the moment cabin and all the amenities are right nearby. another fellow rider. Only 29.95 you arrive at your cabin. These range from Ranging from 99 bucks to $150.00 during peak $80 to $200 an night depending size and time season a night, it’s an unbeatable deal. 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20 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 21 22 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 23 Love Ride Number 29 is Just Fine... Again As you can see we can easily open up an almost scientific discussion of mo- torcycle events using The Love Ride as a near cylindrical coordinate system Story and Photography By Pete Alva reference point for the motorcycle event space-time continuum, as we all who read this are somehow connected like planets that revolve around this I myself, being a ‘Veteran Attendee’ of 15 years at The Love Ride, will always phenomenon of gatherings that we accordingly nickname ‘The Bike Events’. feel a passion to speak of this event as if were almost my own, as I feel rather I think you get my drift. as someone who, like countless others like me helped shape it and make it What I am finally truly getting at is how I can bring up my experience that what it is today. Like all my articles that I write, I prefer not to be negative or involved my witnessing of the two that died of their injuries during last years be critical of this event or any event, but rather praise it for what it is. Love Ride event, and how I called 911 for them. There were also at least 3 ac- I have seen the Love Ride go through many changes...changes in location cidents that day involved with the event last year that were non-fatal injuries, of venue...changes in attendance figures...changes in recipients of the char- one even involving a friend of Jay Leno, in which Jay chose to comfort his ity donations, changes in event attractions like racing, stunts, vendors, and friend at the hospital and miss the part of the event at Lake Castaic. I guess music. it is because I am writing now after one whole I have seen the Love Ride plagued by weather without incident or decrease in attendance. I have seen The Love Ride survive an abrupt cancellation of  year, as I chose not to write about it last year, nor did I plan on covering the the event itself one year due to a recession in it’s midst. I have seen the Love event this year. Instead, I reverted and I chose to have what I think is closure Ride Founder Oliver Shokouh and his thoughtful and loyal staff of The Love this year, to witness the Love Ride as it was, without incident. The trauma Ride pick up the pieces, regroup, restructure, refocus it’s mission after this. of last year wasn’t really discussed too much here at Love Ride 29, but was  The many things I have seen with the Love Ride has always brought me admittedly present in the atmosphere in memory of those who perished and back to it out of intrigue and well, the love of the ride itself, hence it’s title. those who were injured may have even come back themselves. Everyone I tend to view the people of the Love Ride staff and audience almost like a there, like me, chose again to do what was intended from the beginning years, subculture within a culture, as the event reverberates a certain atmosphere of which is essentially have a great time, in spite of the lingering risk factor that depth, that is possibly self procured by the people attending,and the mysteri- odds itself at any event throughout the country every week. ous change of weather that seems to always arrive just like clockwork every This Love Ride was the 29th anniversary of the event, and a great preview year down to the exact hour.

24 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 25 of what I hope will be a spectacular third decade celebration next year. The attendance was listed surprisingly as 4,000, as I thought I’d ob- served a bigger crowd. $440,000 was raised that day to a grand total of over 24 million dollars since inception. This years recipient was ap- propriately the USO organization that helps the military troops and their families. The Strawberry Alarm Clock performed an hour of their classic songs at the morning ‘Press Conference’ at Glendale Harley-Davidson, play- ing their hits “Incense and Peppermints”, “Tomorrow” and other cult favorites.

 The band’s lineup included original 1967 members George Bunnell, Randy Seol, Mark Weitz, Gene Gunnels, and Steve Bartek, and they were joined by 1987 addition Howie Anderson on guitar. At the Celebrity Press Conference with Jay Leno, L.A. City Council member Tom LaBonge honored the Strawberry Alarm Clock on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary of “Incense and Peppermints” being the #1 song in the United States in the fall of 1967. Special guests joining Leno on stage were Glendale Mayor Frank Quin- tero and Orange County Supervisor Tom Spitzer. The many celebrities greeting the crowd included Robert Patrick, Antonio Sabato Jr., Willie G. Davidson and his wife Nancy, Karen Davidson, Perry King, George Barris, Keith Em- erson of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Ron Moss (The Bad and the Beau- tiful), and several cast members from The Sons of Anarchy: Mo McRae (Tyler), Emilio Rivera (Marcus Alvarez), and Kurt Yeager (Greg the Peg). Lorenzo Lamas closed the Glendale stage show with the national anthem. My good friend Tom “Disco” Loveland, the enduring emcee from numerous previous Love Rides, returned to host this year. Wel- come home Tom! Castaic Lake opened at 10am and offered a totally new interactive layout that kept the crowd moving. The dozen food trucks offeringev- erything from Mexican to Chinese food offered a variety compared to past Love Rides with one food vendor. A motorcycle trade show, bike show, and vendor fair overlooked the stage at the top of the hill. Back to climbing! Canned Heat played set of new and classic blues with its original 1969 Woodstock lineup (Wow!): Harvey Mandel, Larry Taylor, Fito de la Para, and Dale Spalding. The band has been together for over 45 years and first made their mark at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Finally the triumphant return of George Thorogood and the Destroyer- sto Souther California delighted the crowd for 90-minutes, playing his many hits, including “ I Drink Alone”, “Bad to the Bone,” and selections from his new album, “2120 South Michi- gan Ave.” A light cloud cover provided a sanctuary of comfort for the bands and the leather clad crowd, who enjoyed their comfort with biker family and friends in this hilly amphitheater setting with hay bale cushy seats. In all, it was just a great time, which is all we ever want at these beloved motorcycle events. Stat Speakin’: Robert Patrick and other celebrities who made the ride from the Glen- dale press conference to Castaic Lake greeted the crowd on stage as Oliver Shokouh announced the top ten fundraisers: Mark Alex Cheely ($10,100), Eric Schmoranzer ($7,295), Jim Carnes ($5,311), Judi Flournoy ($4,271), Gerard McKenzie ($3,491), Kent Vest ($2,930), Melanie Postell ($1,500), J. Michael Popovich ($1,070), Lonnie Hood ($1,030), and Diana Donaldson ($1,025). The winners of the Peter Fonda Ride-In Bike Show were then an- nounced in seven categories: Alfred Barajas’ 2004 Road Glide (Tour- ing); John Kuhn’s 1993 Heritage Softail (Softail, FX); Lenny Meyer’s 2012 Big Boy Chopper (Custom Built); Mike Lee’s 1998 Sportster (XL); Edna Clingerman’s 2003 Softail Springer (Lady Ridden/Owned), and Steve Margeson’s 1949 Harley-Davidson (Antique). The People’s Choice award went to Mike Bilek’s Custom Boss Hoss. “Love Ride 29 was an exciting climax to our third decade,” said Oliver Shokouh, the owner of Harley-Davidson of Glendale who founded the Love Ride in 1984, “and the overwhelmingly positive response will cer- tainly propel us full force into our fourth decade next year.” The beloved Love Ride lives. Ride Safe. Ride Careful. Just Ride.

26 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 27 28 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 29 Do you live to ride, love the 2nd amendment, enjoy a great party…then read on!

When you think of machine guns, handguns and all the trimmings plus tricked out bikes and an all day party with live music and food, well if you’re me, you say, “why didn’t I think of that”? Hey I’d love to take credit for this year’s first annual Both Barrels Bike and Gun show however the genius behind this event goes to Joe Wyson owner of Discount Firearms and Ammo of Las Vegas. Joe rides and like most of us, loves to ride, so when Cheryl Warren, South West Region Sales Manager for our very own Quick Throttle Magazine approached him about running an ad campaign, he proposed a unique concept to her. As they talked more, Joe brought in his marketing Guru Dan Schott and Both Barrels Guns and Motorcycle show came to life. Cheryl put in the extra 130% effort to help spread the word about the show using all her biker connects and exciting the local bike vendors.

At the same time, the super cool folks at Discount Firearms were doing their magic to bring gun vendors and the like together. Cheryl or Lady Z as she is known to our readers, Joe and Dan pulled all their markers, as we say here in Vegas, to bring the various vendors, bike shops, show bikes and more to this event, these folks are well known and respected in the firearms and biker communities here in Vegas, and so the mix was made for a one day event that would leave people begging for more and Vegas would never be the same.

Just let me give you the layout, if you weren’t among the lucky that got to attend. Discount Firearms and Ammo are located on Highland Drive, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and major freeways. They have a huge 6 acre lot behind their state of the art indoor range and store. The was free, that’s as in no charge, the band was live turn your melon from side to side and spy some of plan was to leverage all that space, and they sure and free, tons of parking, why didn’t someone the most wickedly fine bikes lined up for Ride Up Bobber. the gun dealer reps, and seeing all did one fine azz job doing so, ending up with think of this sooner, after all we love to ride, and Bike Competition. the cool accessories, then walking nearly 50 vendors - hey for a first time event, that’s we love our 2nd amendment freedom, and of course The People’s Choice Award went a few more feet to meet up with fantastic! bikers are always first to give back to those in need, Now when I say these bikes were fine, I ain’t a to Brandi Moya and her beautiful one of the bike vendors, it was so in effect, this event had it all! lying, we had every category, oh, and more you Purple Softail, she raised $430 like a slice of heaven for this ole They brought in 97.1fm “The Point Radio” to could ever want. For example: The Baddest Bagger bucks in donations for our charities, jarhead, food, music, guns, the spread the word, and that they did, along with the Now getting back to our pals at Discount Firearms, Award went to Danny “Devious Designs” Green nice going girl! hottest bikes, coolest people and thousands of promo fliers that Cheryl got in the who have every gun under the sun, and a complete for his ‘06 Road Glide. Vegas couple and long a state of the art gun range, I’m hands of every major bike store, shop, retailer, you indoor range with top quality experts to aid you time local riders Paul & Martha Hardesty won Best Paint and one of my favs, asking ya, could it get any better! name it if it was related to bikers, she and her pal and get you shooting. These folks typically see 100 for Hottest Trike with their 2011 Trike Glide. The went to Charlie, from Naked City Dan made sure they had fliers to promote this event. plus people per day coming through the doors, to Girliest Girl Bike Award went home with Raye Cycles for his ‘02 Fatboy. This event is going to grow and rent a machine gun, or shoot their own weapons, Bass and her ‘05 Fat Boy. In the Sleekest Custom I mean big, the attendees I spoke And why not, the money to be raised by attendee’s but on this day they were at more than 300 plus category, Ray Horin Jr. and his ’05 Deluxe Softail Editor’s Choice (that’s the one with, and sadly, I talk to everyone donations and bike show entries was going to passing in and out. They were offering gun and took that one. The Meanest Chopper was owned by Quick Throttle gave out with who’ll listen, told me that they’d help deployed American Warriors through the ammo discounts all day long and it really became it Paul Ponkow with his 1950 Panhead with 1930 VL pride) went home with Steve Hoel come back in a heartbeat…even if American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter’s family event, with dads shooting with sons, moms Frame & Front end…sa-weet! his super clean’08 Street Glide, and it stayed the same. But with Lady Service to Armed Forces Program. I sort of and daughters sending some rounds down range. finally, the Best of Show Award, Z and her fine folks from Discount jumped ahead, you see, along with the donation, And by the looks of the smiles on folks faces firing Best Restored Vintage, was easy winner Kevin May went to rising star Shawn Ruddy, Firearms and Ammo have it their you got to fire a machine gun, or enter in the top off 30 rounds at full auto from a $25,000 MP5 for his1934 Indian Chief. Best Original Vintage from Chop DeVille in Vegas. You way, Both Barrels will be back shot for “Average Joes Pistol” competition, first submachine gun were enough to keep em happy class winner was, Rick Falen and his 1947 Indian may recall Sean won big at the again, bigger and better. How they prize was a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 – 22 caliber for a few days for sure, well at least it kept my ole Chief, looks like the there were more Indians than recent Las Vegas BikeFest (see could make it any better, is beyond rifle, it was a beauty, and what sucks is, I came lady happy, she dug shooting that weapon. Chiefs or vice-versa, ya get what I mean. November 2012 issue), so keep an me, cuz I know had a great time, in 2nd place - well, most of the day that is, until eye out for this young builder. I and I can’t wait for the next one. Matt S. won after a late-in-the-day showdown with So let me try to paint this picture, you pull up, get Now I just report the news, not make the categories, might have missed one or two, only another customer. The two shooters watched over great parking, you come in to this cool event for so here goes, for the Rattiest Rat Bike, Bob Testolin because they didn’t list themselves Written by Brian “The Magic Guy” one another’s shoulders to see how the other guy free, it’s sunny out, warm, the smell of barbecue and his ’71 FLH HD came out on top. The Sleekest or their bikes, but you see my point, Campbell scored. Both men shot at least five times, before in the air, the hot jams of our live band “Mid-Life- Euro Ride was all about Kevin Kelley’s Triumph there was enough bike in this bike Matt turned in an unbeatable score! Crisis” (who by the way, played to perfection any Low Rider. Hottest Metric (they wouldn’t let me & gun event to wake up a mummy. Photos, by Brian “The Magic Guy” & request I made, even old one hit wonders). Now put my ride in the show-damn) belonged to Evan The Amazing Allison Campbell I forgot to mention, that there were free, as in no here you are in the midst of all this and then you Hogue and his awesome ’79 Yamaha XS650 Just walking around and meeting fee, gun classes all day! The admission to the event

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Up where I live in the northern part of Phoenix, Nov. 10th dawned a little on the cold side, yep..cold..in Arizona. Luckily with a KSU of 2:30pm I thought it would warm up enough to not have to gear up in leathers, so much for that thought. 11am and the temp was still in the high 40’s, maybe that’s not very cold for some of you but for a desert rat it’s downright chilly!! So, I break out the leathers justifying it by the fact that I wasn’t going to get home until after dark anyway. I headed towards the highway for the 30 mile trip south to the start point at Sanderson Ford in Glendale and I was glad I had taken the time to leather up! I pull in to the parking lot and someone turned the temps up, off came the leathers and all the other cold weather gear, it was beautiful out! The parking lot was already fairly full, with other riders (like me) still trickling in and there was a steady line of people registering for the event. With over 200 riders pre-registered this was going to be a good sized pack rolling out with the Patriot Guard Riders leading the way for an escorted ride. Local radio celebrities Mike Broomhead (KFYI 550 News Talk); Tim and Willy with Jim Owen (KSLX); Fitz Madrid (KUPD); and “NeanderPaul” (KDKB) were keeping everybody in a lighthearted mood as we awaited the opening ceremonies. The POW/MIA/KIA Honor Guard graced us with the presentation of the colors and Roger Clyne performed the National Anthem as the entire audience either saluted or had hand hands over their hearts. The Desert Rats Formation Flying Team flew overhead, smoke on, in the missing man formation as all 500+ of us let out a rousing cheer!! The band had started up again and it was time for the start point raffles, allowing time ominous clouds starting to form, the weatherdude freeway it was starting to look a little ugly in all for some more late comers to join up for the fun. I didn’t say anything about rain! So what, that directions, chutes of rain were on all sides and the didn’t feel so bad now, I wasn’t the only one who wasn’t keeping anyone from our next stop at wind was getting a little rude in spots also. The rolled in leathered up big time. the Arizona State Veterans Home. I’m not sure bands were troopers and played in that spitting I stopped by the USO booth to chat a that they had ever had that many riders roll in rain and gusting wind at HD of Scottsdale, the little bit with the volunteers, they and the Arizona for a visit before, the parking lot filled fast and line for the BBQ was substantial but the hot coffee National Guard were this years beneficiaries. I overflowed in to adjacent parking lots. Many of got a lot more attention than the beer vendor. really wasn’t aware of how much they do (shame the residents were outside eagerly awaiting our Raffles were starting up again, people huddled on me), but the USO Arizona programs include, arrival, as we were just as eager to say howdy and inside at the dealership lounge trying to not get travel support, United thru Reading, deployment thank them for their service! Dunkin Donuts had their food wet. Then, I couldn’t figure out what kits, care packages and a heck of a lot of other boxes and boxes of donuts on a table along with a was going on, all of a sudden the lounge started things. They help out over 42,000 Active Duty, table full of bottled water…thanks! I’m pretty sure emptying out and people headed deeper into the Guard, Reserve Military and their families on an that some of the Vets there were darn thankful dealership. Didn’t take long to find out, Kenny ongoing basis with the help of over 140+ volunteers for that vast variety of sweets also! Visiting with Chesney and Tim McGraw had just sorta popped providing 7500+ hours of service, THAT’S a lot of the Vets, listening to some of their stories and in!! Thanks guys! hours! Thank you!! chatting with them about all the different kinds of It was a great ride, with great people, Riders were starting to form up for the roll bikes there are these days was a lot of fun. One both Vets and civilians alike all showing their out, my bro Frank and I decided we’d get ahead of Vet I was talking with, “John” decided right then thanks and respect to everyone past and present the pack so we could get some photos of everybody and there that next years run should STOP at the who have served in the Armed Forces. I was rolling in at the next stop Wesley Bolin Plaza in VA Home and there should be BBQ and BEER! certainly humbled on more than one occasion downtown Phoenix, home to over 29 military and I’m with ya on that bro, let’s do it! during the ride as I believe everyone was. Thanks law enforcement monuments, all of which are very Alas, I think all of us kinda wore our to Amy Petrovsky and Sensation Events for impressive, and quite humbling. There weren’t any Vets out and we needed to roll on to our next putting this together again this year, and also to ceremonies scheduled here, everyone just took their stop at Harley Davidson of Scottsdale (always all the sponsors and volunteers who made this a time visiting the various memorials. Tears and hugs great hosts!), where there was going to be food, memorable day. Plus…THANKS TO ALL OUR were everywhere as people reflected on what the entertainment and beer! Besides, those ominous VETS!! “Freedom is not Free!!” price of freedom really is. clouds I mentioned brought some cold wind and ~~Ride Safe Ride Free~~ We looked up and there were some it was starting to spit a little rain. Rolling up the

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34 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 35 36 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 37 38 DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 39 Story and photos by Ray Seidel days, but Saturday only is the Poker Run which started at 11:00 am. At 3:00 At the intersection is the Attack of the 50 Foot Woman? No, it’s not Allison on Saturday were the awards for the Open Bike Competition. Mary Anne Hayes, it’s a giant statue of Marilyn Monroe in her iconic pose from The American Heat returned to Palm Springs this year for another 3-day weekend, Hummel last year won the Women’s Class in the Bike Competition, and this Seven Year Itch (at 26 feet). And a steady line of people getting their picture Friday, October 19 – Sunday, October 21. (So one COULD squeeze in both this year upped her win to the dual “His & Hers” Best of Show with hubby Gary. taken at her feet. Up the block is a shop that sells Western Wear, so let’s and Love Ride with some planning). I’ve been to American Heat previously, go in, since that can often double as biker clothing. First glance, the shirts and will spend the weekend there this time. These street fairs, I think, are more Palm Springs local Steve Wright won the Dresser/Bagger class with his look made for Republic Pictures King of the Cowboys, Roy Rogers (though fun when someone comes along, so YOU are riding along with ME, so let’s go stealthy black bagger that’s had about $70,000 poured into it. A nice touch was I’ve never heard of a King of a Republic). Lots of tourists from France and check it out – kickstands up! its Darth Vader helmet, which is DOT legal. The Alyce Bowie band kicked Germany come through here, the shop worker tells me, and that’s kind of in at 4:00 at the main stage – a group of local desert musicians located in the what their expectations are. Further in the back is the pragmatic clothing of Coastal Inland Empire on Saturday was cloudy, drizzle, cold, but the weather Coachella Valley who perform 70’s and 80’s rock and roll. leather and denim for a rider of a horse or motorcycle. It may not be widely for Palm Springs says hot and sunny. If it’s over 82 degrees I’m going in layers known, but the seated position of a cowboy on a horse and a biker on a so I can strip down to a white “T” and not melt. Since I’m spending the So many vendors, so much to browse, and many options for food. In addition cruiser motorcycle is exactly the same. (As is a racer on a quarter horse and weekend I’m taking the Sporty and leaving the Indian behind since I can lock to fast food the vendors offer, there is of course fine dining on each side of the rider on a rice rocket). the Harley forks. Maybe Polaris will think of this feature on the new Indians? the street, and the bikers are filling the seats everywhere. I’m happy with just Once off the I-15 and heading east on the I-10, the weather changes to a quesadilla for now, and look at the tasty items I may want later. Next booth Across the street is a cigar shop, should one want a smoke while the Alyce sunshine, as expected. Passing Morongo to Palm Springs, there is a mandatory I see looks good: Digital EMS Muscle Stimulator Units. Hey, when you’re Bowie Band is playing. I guess being in Palm Springs, one would expect a stop: HADLEY’S, which is right next to the Morongo Casino. Date shakes – a Baby Boomer, jump at the chance to give those stiff muscles a chance to fine selection, and it is, offering Padron, and cigar of the year - Alec Bradley ya gotta try ‘em if you haven’t, if you have you know what I mean – the best loosen up. This is a small hand held unit smaller than my smart phone, and Prensado Churchill Cigars, nearly impossible to find anywhere else. People I’ve ever encountered. A good idea is to gas up the bike here – Morongo has a the operator puts some pads on my neck and back. This one does a series of on are enjoying the music at the main stage as the weather has dropped from SUPER-SIZED filling station, and the gas prices gotta be 30-40 cents less than & off rather than steady pulses in this example, and certainly helps those tight 97’ to a cool, soft breeze, and as the vendors close up around 9:00, the street anywhere else I’ve seen in LA or San Diego. Recommended, so remember muscles. Okay, off to another booth. Here I meet “Kickstart” who is selling his stays alive to party on. that for next year. book “MEMOIRS OF A BIKER.” This is a true story of his earlier years with the outlaw M/Cs in the 60’s & 70’s and those days of sex, drugs, and rock and For Sunday morning, the Christian Motorcycle Association had a service Back on the road, past the windmills, down CA-111. As usual, always windy roll. Maybe better to just read about those bar brawls and fist fights during the from 9-10 am at the main stage. (And a booth nearby). On the main stage out here. Little ball bearings of sand blow across the blacktop just before club wars, and enjoy the food, music, and entertainment of the moment. But LUCKY TONGUE appears, a father & sons trio that performs old favorites entering town. No sudden moves riding over that stuff. I’m just going to wing looks like a good read, and may report on that later. of the 60’s with a British influence. This is a Coachella Valley band, right it finding a place to stay, so I keep an eye open for that, and land at a nice hotel off a tour of England. And I have to say, they are REALLY good. Not to be that looks like a good bet. One thing on my must-see list today is the Globe of Death Stunt Show at the lost, also appearing on stage was Heatwave. This former at risk youth group Palm Canyon and Amado intersection, so let’s go see that. This goes on all band is sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley, ranging Entering the event, as in the past, Palm Canyon Drive is blocked off so only three days, but ought to look even better at night. While the famous WALL in age from 9 to 18 years, widely known for their Las Vegas style. motorcycles can enter, and there is plenty of parking for bikes. This is a high OF DEATH was exiting in the day, buzzing inside a globe 360’ must be better. point for me, as one can see the wide variety of bikes people ride in easily And it’s better also because they put TWO bikes in at the SAME TIME. I’m Three big acts, stunt shows all three days, blocks of vendors to browse in when they’re stretched along both sides of the block. The Chrome Alley guessing these guys must have one another in sight, in formation, so they don’t addition Palms Springs own local shops and restaurants to pick through – Vendor Show is blocks long again this year. Most of the events run all three have the Big Crash, but what must the learning curve be like for this stunt? not a bad way to get away and spend a weekend in October.

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