Full Throttle Magazine March 2012

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8 LETTER FROM THE EDITORS22 DIVA ANGELS38 FROM THE PEN OF BIG AL42 DEW DROP INN 40 CHARLIE’S BACK YARD44 OL’ CHARLIE 3 FINGER

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MONTHLY DEPARTMENTS3 FRAN HAASCH10-12 CRUISIN’ CALENDAR15 FT SALES STAFF30-33 CLASSIC RAMBLINGS 88 HOMETOWN CORNER

FEATURES24-27 FT EXPO RECAP30-33 CLASSIC RAMBLINGS48 THE WALL51 TEDDYS TRAVELS56 ORGANO GOLD64 SPARE PARTS72 FT & DNA CYCLES BIKE76 FUNNY BONES (JOKES)79 BIKE WEEK CALENDAR80 THUNDER CARTOON84 TROPICAL CYCLE DOC’S86 ORLANDO MAP88 FT BIKE WEEK SPONSORS92 BOOTHILL SALOON BANDS

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BY BOB DEMOSS

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CHECK OUT OUR COLOR CODED REGIONAL SECTIONS:YELLOW - Tampa Bay Area • RED - Nature Coast Area • ORANGE - East Coast Area PURPLE - North Florida Area • BLUE - South Florida • GREEN - South West Florida

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March 2012

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EXPO & BIKE BUILDER

INVITATIONAL RECAP

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BikeWeek2012ishere!Marchismyfavoritemonthoftheyearasitstartswithmybirthday,goesintobaseball’sspringtraining,theNCAAbasketballtournamentandDaytonaBikeWeek.Theweatherisusuallybeautifulandit’sagreattimetoliveinFlorida!ThisyearBikeWeekwasmovedbackaweekandstartsonMarch9andconcludesonMarch18.Itisusuallyaweekearlier.Ithinkthe“powerstobe”wantedalittlebitoftimebetweentheDaytona500crowdsandBikeWeekcrowds! IfyouaremakingthetriptoTheSpaceCoast,makesureyoustopbyTheIronHorseorBootHillandsayhellotous.FullThrottlewillhaveboothssetupatbothlocationshandingoutmagazines,literatureandtalkingtopeople!ItwillbefunreturningtoMainStreetandBoothHillSaloon! Hopefullyyou’vebeenabletotuneintoFullThrottleVisioneveryThursdayeveningfrom7pmtill

8pm.WehavehadsomegreatshowsfrommultiplelocationsthroughoutCentralFlorida.Wearealwayslookingforsponsors,showlocationsandpeopletointerview!Ifyouhaveanevent,makesureyoutalktoTonyCaboutgettingit(oryou)onFullThrottleVision! Itwasniceaddingpagestothismonth’smagazine.Iwelcomeallofthereturningadvertisersandabighellotoallournewadvertisers.NomotorcyclemagazinecoverstheStateofFloridabetterthanFullThrottle...NomotorcyclemagazinehostsasmanyeventsasFullThrottle...nomotorcyclemagazinehasthereadershipofFullThrottle...andnomotorcyclemagazinehasabiggersocialnetwork(Facebook,e-mailblasts,website,etc)thanFullThrottle!Ifyou’reinthemotorcyclebusiness,howcanyounotbeinFullThrottleMagazine???? IhopeyouallhaveagreatmonthofMarch.PleaseridecarefullyandwatchthecagesandthehundredsofinexperiencedridersduringBikeWeek.HaveagreatSt.Patty’sDayandIwillseeyounextmonth!

YES!!!!MarchisfinallyhereandthatmeansBIKEWEEK!!!!10daysofriding,events,bikeshows,bikinicontestsandjustalotoffuninDaytonaBeach!IalwayslookforwardtogoingtoDaytonaandofcourseworking,butwealsohavealotoffuntherealso!WeusuallyenduphangingouteitherDowntownonMainStreetorattheIronhorseSaloon!ThisyearwewillhaveboothsatBoothillSaloonandIronhorseall10daysandyouwillalsobeabletofindusattheBoardwalkBikeshowonFridayMarch16thandtheWorldFamousRatsholeShowonSaturdayMarch17th.Therearesomanybeautifulbikesatthesetwogreatshowseveryyear!WelookforwardtoseeingyoualloverinDaytona! FullThrottleVisionisournewLIVEBIKERWEBSHOWthatwearedoingeveryThursdaynightfrom7pm-8pmonourwebsitewww.fullthrottlevision.com.Youcantuneinanytimeandwatchpastepisodesnowthatwefiguredouthowtogetthemuploaded!ItwastrickybutIfoundtherecordbutton.Ifyouhaveabar,restaurant,shop,dealershiporanybusiness,wecanbringourwholeshowtoyourplaceandsetitupandstreamlivefromyourlocation!Weonlycharge$200andalittlebitoffoodforourcrew.It’salotoffunandwehavearound300-500viewersasofrightnoweachweek.Itdoesn’tsoundlikealot,butthesearepeoplewhoareacaptiveaudienceandchosetogototheircomputerandwatchusforanhour. FULLTHROTTLEMULTI-MEDIAisournewbusinessnameasofJanuary1,2012.Thatmeanswearemorethanjustamagazine!!!WhenyoupurchaseaFullPageadwithFullThrottleMagazine,youradwillnowalsobeblastedmultipletimesonourFacebookpagewithover6,700fansandonourweeklye-mailblastwitharound7,500e-mails.Younowgetallofthisforonelowpriceof$600forthewholeadvertisingcampaign!That’sonly$200peradvertisingmedium!Besidesthat,wehaveourliveinternetwebshowFULLTHROTTLEVISIONthatairsliveeveryThursdaynightfrom7pm-8pmandreplaysallweeklonguntilthenextshowavailableforsponsor-shiporadvertising.Wecanmakeyoua30secondcommercialandrunitanentiremonthforaslowas$200!Weunderstandthattherearealotofwaysforyouandyourcompanytospendyouradvertisingdollars.Butifyouareinthemotorcycleindustryandwanttoreachthemotorcyclemarket,FullThrottleMulti-Mediaisthewaytogo!Youcanalwayscontactmeat727-919-1743orsendmeane-mailattonyc@floridafullthrottle.comandmakesureyousignupforourweeklye-mailonourwebsite.Itonlytakesafewsecondstoenteryoure-mailaddressonthehomepageofourwebsitewww.floridafullthrottle.com WehavesomegreatnewadvertisestoFullThrottleMagazineandMulti-Mediathismonth!Iwouldliketowelcomethemallandletthemknowweappreciatetheirbusiness.IwouldliketosayHappyBirthdaytomyDadonMarch3rd,LoveyaPops!Becarefulouttherewhileyouareridingandmakesureyoudon’tdrinkandride.SeeyouallinDaytonaforBikeWeek.

10 florida Full Throttle MagazineTAMPA BAY AREA CRUISIN’ CALENDAR

SUN. FEBRUARY 5TH - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Steet (CR 478 & NW 3rd. St) Web-ster FL. 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admis-sion $5.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral(for sale by owner) registration $10.00. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered) Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15' x 30' spaces $18; covered 10' x 10' $10. ATM provided by FL ATM SERVICES always on site. Contact: Jackie Smith. Email: [email protected] Info: 800-832-7396. Reservations: 352-628-4656. www.myspace.com/web-stercyclemeet

MARCH 2 - 10 - FLETCHERS PRE-DAYTONA EVENT - Shop and Save before you go! 15% off all Harley-David-son Licensed Products. 17129 US Hwy 19 N. Clearwater, FL 727-535-1844 www.fletchers-hd.com

SAT. MARCH 3 - THE BADDEST BIKE IN THE BAY - Reg-ister your bike at www.theboneonline.com You can win a bunch of great prizes like $150 motorcycle care package, 1 time full service, big dog promo pack, jacket patch and t-shirt, $302 CASH and much more! Final judging March 3rd from 12noon -2pm at Big Dog Tampa.

SAT. MARCH 3 - WALK AROUND POKER BENEFIT - Noon til ? at No 7 Saloon (formerly Beer, Bike's & Babes), 5304 66th St N (66th St & 54th Ave N), ph 727-545-4777. www.cubesplace.com/No.7.htm. "Friends Helping Friends", Everyone Welcome, Pig Roast - donations only, vendors welcome, live music, 5 class Bike Show, 50/50, raffles for bar tab. Proceeds to Bay Pines VA Hospital, info Pops & Karen 727-687-8206.

SAT. MARCH 3 - LAZYDAYS BIKE SHOW - Think your ride is hot? come out and show us at Lazy Days RV. Registra-tion starts at 3pm with prizes awarded at 6pm. There will be live music and a judged bike competition with prizes. 6210 County Rd. 579 Seffner, FL 800-905-6627

SAT. MARCH 3 - 6TH ANNUAL ROAD TO HEALTH POKER RUN - 11am at Kahuna’s Bar and Grill, 10515 Gandy, ph 813.925.1601. Benefits Shriner's Hospital for Children. Bikes and cars welcomed. $20.00 for first hand, $10.00 for additional hands. $450 Cash Prize for best hand, $50 for worst hand. Additional Stops include Egypt Shrine, Oldsmar Moose Lodge, JC Cravers Bar & Grill & The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in Clearwater for the last stop party. Poker Run made possible through the Krewe of Agustina de Aragon, Egypt Shrine, F-Troop, Krewe of Shamrock, Thieves of San Lorenzo, info Rocky Stout at 813.925.1601 or at [email protected]. www.RoadTo-HealthPokerRun.org.

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SAT. MARCH 10 - FULL MOON POKER RUN - 5-7pm Registration at Beef O'Brady's, 18835 State Road 54 Lutz, FL 33558 (Wesley Chapel), ph 813-428-6929. Poker hands still $5 or 3 for $10. "March Special" - Wear "GREEN" and get a "FREE" extra hand (You must buy one to get 2nd hand fee). Cash prizes for Best/2nd/3rd/Pot Luck hands = $100/$75/$50/$25. Stops at: Mook’s N Lukes Pub in NPR, 3rd stop TBD, Mustang Sally’s Tavern in Holiday, 10:30pm last bike in at Stix Billiards in Palm Harbor, 50/50 and $1 extra card at last stop, 11pm winners announced. Riding for Pi-nellas Count Foster Kids, info Jeff 727-439-1722. www.SuncoastBrotherhood.org.

SUN. MARCH 11 - 1ST ANNUAL CYCLES FOR SMILES - 10am Registration starts at Harley-Davidson of Tampa, 6920 N Dale Mabry Hwy, ph 888-293-1517. $20 per bike, 11am kickstands up. Ride to benefit Children's Hospital of Tampa. Starts at Tampa Harley-Davidson with stops at the Children's Hospital and Brandon Harley-Davidson. Ends at Peggy's Corral, info Gonzo, 574-398-1598.

MARCH 23-25 - THE HONDA GRAND PRIx OF ST. PE-TERSBURG - returns for an eighth year of world-class racing and exciting competition. The event takes place on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn waterfront circuit through the downtown streets of St. Petersburg, Florida overlook-ing the Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina, which features the Acura Yacht Club. The festival-like atmosphere includes parades and fire-works, family entertainment, the tallest Ferris wheel in St. Petersburg, beer gardens, driver autograph ses-sions, live music and interactive games and exhibits. TICKETS: Prices range from $25 - $125 To buy tickets visit, www.gpstpete.com or call 877-283-5385

MARCH 24 - KAHUNAS BAR AND GRILL - Starting March 24th from 6pm-10pm. Bike of the night tro-phies and food and drink specials. MC'D by Charlie Humphries from Full Throttle. Live music by the Mull-berries. For more info call 727-576-7800 or visit www.kahunasbarandgrill.com

MARCH 24 - BIFF BURGERS 15TH ANNIVERSARY BIKE CELEBRATION - FREE PIG ROAST with serving times FROM 1-3PM AND 5-7PM. Live Music by Straight Up Blues band. Contests include loud pipes, slow race, biggest belly, best tattoo and burn-out pit. BIKE SHOW registration from 3pm-8pm with $5 pre-registration and $10 day of show. trophies at 10pm. for more info call 727-527-5297 or www.biffburgers.com

SAT. MARCH 24 - VIETNAM VETERANS WELCOME HOME HONORING THE MEDAL OF HONOR - Veteran's Memorial - Wilderness Park 3602 N US Highway 301 (south of FL State Fairgrounds) Tampa, FL 33619 Phone: 813-744-5502

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SAT. MARCH 24 - WOUNDED WARRIORS RALLY - 11am at VFW Post 10094, 14268 Walsingham Road, ph 727-596-8959. $7 Food donation, People's Choice Bike Show, Auctions, Raffles, Contests, Food, Live Music, Pig Roast, Weenie Bite, Slow Race. Proceeds donated to Wounded Warriors Foundation, info 727-596-8959.

SAT. MARCH 24 - LAMA BRANDON BENEFIT MOTORCYCLE RUN - Heartes to Heroes Flag Presentation for "Frenchie" Jose Gaud. 10am-4pm at Harley of Brandon 9841 Adamo Drive. Fo rmore info visit www.lamabrandon.com

MARCH 31 - RIDE FOR DIME MEMORIAL RIDE AND CONCERT WITH LA GUNS - Honoring Darrell Abbott. 10 class bike show, live entertainment and vendors. For info call 813-843-1833 or visit www.KidsCharityTB.org

MARCh 31 - MEMORIAL RIDE IN HONOR OF JON JON - Regis-ter from 9am-11am at Pepin distributing and ends at Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary. $20 donation includes lunch, tour of the sanctuary and live music

MARCH 31 - RELAY FOR LIFE POKER RUN - 2 Poker hands for $25 per person and includes food. Best hand $200, 2nd best hand $100 and worst hand ??? 50/50, Chance Drawings and vendor stroll. Registration from 9:30am till 11am with kick-stands up at 11am at Screwie Louie's Porpoise Pub. Last rider in by 3pm and food starts at 2pm. For more info contact Ron-nie 904-742-1442

APRIL 1 - SUNCOAST BROTHERHOOD 22ND ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF ExTRAVAGANZA - Bring your No Minimum, No Entree Fee, Chili in by 11am at American Legion Post 275, 360 Wilson St, ph 727-733-8153. Official Judging will be at 12:30pm, power available for crock pots, BBQ Grill will be lit. Coleman stoves also available, or bring your own, if possible. 9 Categories, 1st, 2nd and 3rd, Hot, Medium and Mild. Plaques awarded, a special $100 prize for Peoples Choice with plaque. Tasting starts immediately after official judging, $5 unlimited tasting. Bring your taste buds, listen and dance to the Heri-tage Band. Purchase tickets for the "Wheel Barrow of Cheer". Slow race, bite the weenie, raffles, 50/50, vendors. A Proud supporter of Pinellas County Foster and Adoptive Parents As-soc, info Suzanne 727-736-4664, [email protected]. Vendors contact Chris (VP) 727-479-8685. www.SuncoastBrotherhood.org.

APRIL 15 - CLEARWATER - QUAKER STEAK & LUBE11TH ANNUAL RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS POKER RUN - 10-11am Registration at Quaker Steak and Lube, 10400 49th St. North, 727-572-9464. $10 Per hand, 3 hands for $20, 11am first vehicle out, run ends back at The Lube. "All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for $6.99 from 9-10:30am at The Lube". . Rain or shine, pre-register online & receive an event t-shirt. Get a professional quality photo of you and your ride. All proceeds directly support G.P.A. efforts to find good homes for retired greyhound racing dogs from Derby Lane and other dog tracks. Club / Chapter challenge with trophy awarded to organiza-tion with most "paid" participation, live music, vendors, raffle prizes and 50/50 drawing. Cash prizes. All vehicles welcome, seeking sponsors. See website for details, info 727-585-0201. Web Site: www.RunWithTheBigDogsTampaBay.com.


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If You have a bike event that takes place once a month please send us your info and we will list it here for FREE. Contact Kandice at Full Throttle Magazine or e-mail [email protected]

MONDAY:Beef O’ Brady’s

27315 W. Highway 54Wesley Chapel, FL

813-994-1511

Port Bar6670 Gulf Blvd.St. Pete Beach850-313-0302

TUESDAY:All Star Sports Bar

4331 US Hwy. 19New Port Richey, Fl

727-807-7971

Coyote Ugly Saloon1722 E 7th Ave

Ybor City 813-228-UGLY

Shamrock’s Ale House 7805 Temple Terrace Hwy.

Tampa, FL 33637813-988-4908

WEDNESDAY:Biff Burger

3939 49th Street N.St.Pete, FL 727-527-5297

CJ's SALOON9411 Highway 301 South

Riverview, FL 33578813-374-0373

Quaker Steak & Lube10400 49th Street N.

Pinellas Park, FL727-572-WING

Raccoon’s Bar3240 Lithia Pinecrest

Valrico, FL 813-689-5079

The Rack - Brandon1025 W. Brandon Blvd.

Brandon, Fl 33511813-571-7220

Wild Indian1158 7th St. NW

Largo, FL 727-588-7660

THURSDAY:

Fox and Hounds Pub229 E. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511

813-681-8877

FULL THROTTLEVISIONLIVE on your computerFullThrottleVision.com

7pm-8pm

Hennessy's Bar & Spirits

127 forest Lakes RoadOldsmar, FL 813-854-2255

Kahuna’s Bar & Grill10515 Gandy Blvd.

727-576-7800

LA Hangout16411 N. Florida AvenueLutz, FL 813-964-5631

SATURDAY:

Biff Burger3939 49th Street N.St.Petersburg, FL

727-527-5297

SUNDAY:

Lagerheadz606 N. Pinellas Ave (Alt. 19)

Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689727-937-6665

Mixxers Bar & Grill3430 East Lake Road

Palm Harbor, FL727-787-2710

Porpoise Pub Bike Day8701 Seminole Blvd.

Seminole, FL 727-393-7616

Real Life ChurchVeterans AMC Theater

813-784-9974

Salvation SaloonStix Billards

38529 US Hwy 19Palm Harbor 937-9225

Wahoo's on the Island145 107 Avenue

Treasure Island, FL727-290-9856

DALE 1891Bike Night - 5pm-10pm2nd Sat. of the Month

11742 N Dale Mabry Hwy Carrollwood, FL (813) 961-2121

European Hair Designers

2412 Jim Redman PkwyPlant CIty, FL 813-754-4141

Kahuna's Bike night10515 Gandy Blvd.St. Pete FL 33702

727-576-7800

Lagerheadz3rd Sunday Every Month

606 N. Pinellas AveTarpon Springs, FL

727-937-6665

Lakeside Community Church

(Bike Night Every 2nd Sunday at 6pm)475 East Lake Rd. N.

Tarpon Springs 727-942-0229

Mugs 'N Jugs4th Sunday Of Month5811 US Hwy 19 N.

Port Richey, FL727-243-2647

PJ'S Lounge(Last Sat. Of Month)8603 N. Dale Mabry

Tampa, FL 813-933-5414

Plant City Bike Fest(1st Saturday

of every month)Plant City, FL813-754-3707

Softail’s Bar Bike Night(2nd Sunday

of every month)6032 Seminole Blvd.

Seminole, FL 727-395-9192

Southside Choppers, Inc.

Old School Swap Meet1st Sat. of Every Month2222 1st Avenue SouthSt. Pete, Florida 33712

(727)328-1830southsidechoppersinc.com

Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grille At Brandon Harley

(3rd Thursday) 9847 Adamo Drive. Brandon, FL 33619

813-664-6888

Webster Westside Flea Market

(First Sunday)1-800-832-3477 -

352-628-4656

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HousE cycLE woRLd7822 n. dale Mabry Ave. tampa 33604813-884-0883iRon HoRsE MotoRsPoRts13805 w. Hillsborough tampa, 33635813-854-5611JiM’s HARLEy-dAvidson2805 54th Ave n. st. Pete, 33714727-526-JiMsLAst cHAncE cycLEs10341 E. Hwy 92 tampa, FL 33610813-664-6710 MAnoR cycLEs1665 s. Myrtle Ave. clwtr, 33756727-588-0786PERFoRMAncE HondA28009 wesley chapel Blvd.wesley chapel Fl 33543 813-973-1888www.performancehonda.netPERFoRMAncE sPEciALists12820 daniels dr clwtr, 33762727-572-5755PERFoRMAncE twin2279 tall Pines dr Largo, FL 33771727-539-8946PowER sPoRts14996 us Hwy 19 n. clwtr, 33764717-536-4791PRoFiLE custoMs27839 us Hwy. 19 n., clearwater, FL 33761 727-726-3030s&M BiKE sHoP LLc370 Prairie industrial PkwyMulberry, FL 33860 863-425-5090sMBiKEsHoP.vPwEB.coMsAvAGE PowERsPoRts29747 us Hwy 19 n.clwtr, 33761727-771-1211soutHsidE cHoPPERs2222 1st Ave. s. st. Petersburg, FL727-328-1830st. PEtE KAwAsAKi3450 34th st st. Pete , FL 33713727-521-4626syd’s cycLE6600 Haines Rd. st. Pete, FL 33702 727-522-3333tAMPA v-twin16336 n. Florida Ave. Lutz, FL 33549813-962-3856tHE RidE FActoRy2101 n. 22nd st. tampa,FL 33605813-247-1166tHundER BAy cycLEs124 w. Hillsborough Ave. tpa, 33604813-232-6661 XtREME PowERsPoRts1019 u.s. 301 s. tampa, FL 33619813-626-6060

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Hi all, The Pasco chapter of Diva Angels is still out there we went to Para-dise Pub in Hudson biker owned and operated and Allstars Bike Night on Tues. hosted by DJ Patti and have been at-tending different groups anniversary events and fundraisers, having a

good time, On January 27th we purchased and delivered happy meals and donated clothes to the children living at the Salvation Army Women's and children’s abuse center, and sat with the moms for visit while the kids watched a movie, we had a very nice visit and thank you to them for their hospitality. On Feb. 12th we had our National Directors meeting at Quaker Steak and Lube it was great seeing our other Diva officer’s from around Florida, we would like to welcome Gena Tucker the new director of the Space Coast Chapter formally the Brevard Chapter, and we have a Detroit chapter now and if you know anyone in Texas or Colorado there are Nomad members looking to start a chapter in their state. The Diva Angels are getting bigger and bigger we are mothers, wives, companions and hard workers. Come find us downtown the end of March working the beer trucks for Sertoma Speech and Hearing impaired during the Chasco festival boat parade and concert with all our tips going back to Sertoma, Bike week in Daytona is coming in March see ya there on Main St.

Our Annual Garage sale is going to be in April 14th look for signs on Regency Park blvd. in Port Richey it will be at our Asst. Directors (Dimples) house with those funds being donated to one of our charities. The see ya in Leesburg end of April for their big bike fest. For info check out facebook page Diva Angels Pasco Chapter, or website. Our meetings are every 3rd Fri. @ Whiskey River/Benchwarmers on Cotee River New Port Richey, 630pm is social time, then meeting starts approx 7pm, afterwards we hang out and listen to the band guest are welcome to attend and check us out. Ride safe and rubber side down!

Classic Bike RamblingsBIKERS.........GOOD OLE BOYS and A GENIUSWell,my42loyalreaders,Ihavebeenaskedoverthepastyearorso,whodoIlookto,whodoIlikeasawriter?WelltheresafewobviousonessuchasErnestHemingway,CliveCussler,IssacAsimovandNormanMailerplusthefewobscureoneslikeTimRobbins,HunterS.ThompsonandinthemotorcycleareaPeterEgan.AndalthoughI'mnotinanyoftheirleaguesastheyallliveorlivedtowrite,toexpresstheirwordstheirideasandaregiftedwithamazingsto-riesandwhereIhaveonlybeen

strugglingatthisforacoupleyearsasapersonalchallengeanditseemedcool.Iwillwalkawayfromthisselfexperimentinthenearfu-

ture,it'smyADDatworkmyfriendsandmyattentionspanseemstobenarrowingfasterasIage.Andalsointhesesameconversationspeople

haveaskedmewhatstyleItrytoemulate,andwellit'squitesimpleIthinkofmywritingsas"HistoricTrilogy"kindoftheDiscoverChannelmeetsMad

Magazine.Ihavestayedatthis,asIandyouafewofmy63loyalreaders,finditamusingathowItrytoconnectthreeseeminglyun-relatedstoriesintosomethinginformative,interestingandsemireadable.Yes,ithasbeenpointedouttomethatIcouldinfactmakeanyoneofthese"Tril-ogy"storiesitsownarticle,butIfindfourpagesofonesubjecttobemundanetowriteandun-interestingtoread.Ilikesur-priseswhenIreadandIlikethehighpointsofasubjectnottheboringdetails.Nopequickshortstories,mininovelstheyaretheattentionkeepersinthisInternet,CableT.V.andTextdrivenworldwelivein.Andthetitleofmycolumnismystylemygoodreadersyouseetheword"Classic"looselytranslatesinto"asuperiororunusualexampleofitskind,havinglastingsignificanceorworth,enduring,judgedoveraperiodoftimetobeofthehighestquality"althoughMr.MarkTwainanamazingwriterhimselfoncesaid"Aclassicissomethingthatev-erybodywantstohavereadandnobodywantstoread".

Thesecondpartofmytitle"Ram-blings"(Ishoulddropthe"bike"partasmoreoftenthannotmyarticleshavenotwowheelrefer-ences)equatesinto"lackingacoherentplan,diffuseanddiscon-nectedlengthyanddigressive"orinthetwowheelworld"Nomadic,habituallyroaming,awanderlust"Sothetitle"ClassicBikeRam-blings"givesawiderangeoftop-ics,theuseofdisconnectedideasandthoughtsandanamazing

latitudetowriteoutoftheboxandnotconformtoparagraphs,formorproperwritingtechnique,prettysmart,huh?Sotheresmy"history"andresponsetothoseofyouwhoac-tuallyseeminterestedinwhatmotivatesmy"style"whatwritersareonmy"shelves"andoneotherinterestingtidbitmy71loyalreaders,Ican'ttype.Thisisallwritteninafreehandcursivechickenscratchandtypedbymyproffesionalservice(thanksMom).Nowmygoodpeopleit'stimetoshine.Igiveyouthree"Classics"thatyoumyrambling,nomadichistoryhungryfriendsmayfindofinterestinthismonthofMarchintheyear2012.Another

interestingthinglatelyishowmanyquestionsIhavefieldedaboutthe71st.DaytonaBeachBikeWeekbeingmovedandthereasonforit?Thetruereasonthisepiceventhasmovedisthatthe"GreatAmericanRace"theDay-tona500isbeingmovedbackoneweekfromitsusualstartingdate,thisistomoveitawayfromfutureSuperbowlsastheNFLmayexpandthecurrentscheduleto18gameswhichwouldmovetheSuperbowlgametolaterinFebruary.Italsotakestwoweekstoconverttheracetrackfromcartomotorcycleracingandtobuildthesuper-crosstrackintheinfield.Yes,mypalsitwillstillbe10dayslongandmaymakeforsomebetterweatherasMarchcanhaveveryoddanddiverseweatherpatternshereinFlorida.Forthoseofyouwhodon'tknowtheDaytonaBeachBikeWeekstartedastheDaytona200MotorcycleRaceonJanu-ary24,1937.Thisfirstracewas3.2milesonabeachandpave-mentcourse.ItwouldbemovedtotheDaytonaInternationalSpeedwayin1961.ThefirstDaytona200in1937was

wonbyCalifornianEd"IronMan"Kretzriding#38anIndianSpeedScoutwithanaveragetimeof73.3mph.HewouldbeinductedintotheAMAHallofFamein1998.Theracehasbeenheldyearlysince1937exceptbeingsuspendedfrom1942to1946duetoWorldWarII.AlthoughduringtheseyearsanunofficialeventwentonwhichhasbecometheBikeWeekmostofusknow,nothavingmuchtodowiththeracingsideofthesportanymorebutmoreabout

theexperienceandtheparty.BikeWeekhasnowbecomea300,000-600,000persontendayeventwhichvieswiththeSturgisMotorcycleRallyasthemostpopulartwowheeleventinAmerica.Ithasgrownfrom"justbeingsomerace"toworldclassbikeshows,demorides,vendorsandofcourseconcerts,partiesandweatherpermittingbikinisnotlikethe"goodoledays"wherecrazinessandnuditywerethenormbutisstillveryinteresting

Classic Bike Ramblings andveryfun.LawenforcementforallthispartyingandfrivolityandmassivevehicleandtwowheeltrafficisveryadeptlyprovidedbytheDaytonaBeachPoliceandVolusiaCountySheriffsOffice.TheyhavequitethejobontheirhandsasthereisanaverageofsevenorsomotorcyclerelateddeathsduringBikeWeek(with2006beingtherecordhighof20)sobesafeovertheremy2and4wheeledfriendsanddon'tdrinktomuchanddrive.In1991DaytonadecidedtoaddasecondmotorcycleeventinOcto-berandcallitBiketoberfest,whichisusuallyscheduledfortheweekendfollowing

ColumbusDay,it'sthesamelineupjustonasmallerscaleofmo-torcycleraces,con-testsandbikerfun

andexcitement.OneplustotheOctoberdateisthatsinceIamasurferthewatersoftheAtlanticOceanaremuchwarmerandthewomentendtohavelesscloth-ingon,justsaying.I'vehadmany,manygreattimesatBikeweek,winningacoupleRatsholeandBoardwalk

Shows.AndIhavehadablast,yessomeveryclassictimestherewithmymomandgoodfriendsandhavecaughtsomeepicconcertsby"theclassicrambler"himselfDavidAllenCoeattheIronHorse,andthensomeamazingbutsomewhatfoggytimesatBootHill,

Froggy'sandthetrulyclass-icbarLollipops.

IhavehadmanygreattimesinDaytonaovertheyearssurfing,motorcycleracesandtheirepicBikeWeeks.ButmyhistorywithDaytonagoesway,waybacktotheageofnine.ItwouldbemyfirstvisitofmanytotheWorldrenownedandmostprestigiousNASCARRaceonthecircuitandthismyfriendsistheDaytona500.

Yes,IgrewupahugefanofNASCARbackwhenthecarslookedlikewhatshowroomssold,andasmyDadusedtosay"awinonSundaymeantsalesonMonday"butthecaroftomorrowishereandyoucanonlytellthecarsbythestickerontheirhoods,anditseemsthe"GreatAmeri-canRace"monikerislosttomewithToyotaandotherforeignbrandspossiblysoontocome.Andmyfriends,

today'sdriversseemtohavemoreofadollarsandspon-sorshipmentalityandlessofafanandmanufacturerloyalitythenofdaysgoneby.EvenmylastoldschooldriverMarkMartin(whobythewayisaFordDealer)whojumpedfromFordafterdecadesofdrivingonethentoaChevyandnowtoToyota.No,aftergoingto15orso

races,IonlywatchthebeginningandendsonTVnow,butyouknowmy92loyalreadersithashaditsglorydaysforme.Istillhavetheheadlightcoverthat"TheKing"RichardPettysignedformeandmydad.Iwasnineand

stillrememberhimsigninghoursofautographsinthepouringrain,nowthats"Class-ic"anditisstillisthenumberoneNASCARraceonsomanylevelsandtosomanydedi-catedamericanracefans.ItwasactuallythepursuitoflandspeedrecordsthatbroughtcarsandbikestothehardsandsofDaytona.LandSpeedracingbeganaround1903andendedwithSirMalcolmCampbell's276mphrun.ButthespeedrecordcrowdwouldmovetoBonnevillesotheyneededawaytokeepthecity'shistoryofspeedanditseconomygoing.

TheDaytona500beganasanidealongago.WilliamFranceSr.would

movetoDaytonaandopenupacarrepairshopin1935andin1936hewouldenterthefirstDaytonaBeachRoadCourseRacea(3.1-4.2milecourse)thatstartedonthepavementofhighwayA1Awherearestaurantnamed"RacingsNorthTurn"nowstands.ItwentSouthtwomileswheretheracerswouldturnontothesandatthebeachstreetaccess,theythenreturnedtwomilesandcame

backontoA1AattheNorthTurnagain.Thefirstracein1936wasa78lapaffairthatFranceSr.wouldplace5th.in.Itwouldbein1937thatFrancewasapproachedtohelppromoteandruntheeventandhewouldtakeitovercompletelyin1938.

Theywouldnotraceinthewaryearsof1941-1946.ButFranceknewthiswouldbebigandthatitneededmoreorganizationandoversightandonFeb21,1948atasmallDaytonabar,BillFrancewouldformtheNationalAssociationforStockCarAutoRacingorasweknowittodayNASCAR.

Itwouldbein1955thatFrancefiguredoutitwastimeforapermanentracetracktoholdtheeverexpandingcrowdsandhotelswerenowstartingtoproliferatealongDaytona'sBeachesmakingracingthereanearimpossi-bility.HewouldproposeanewracetrackcalledtheDay-tonaInternationalSpeedway.Hewouldbeginbuildingthenew2.5miletri-ovalsuperspeedwayin1956tohostthenewpremiereventoftheNASCARseries"TheDay-tona500".In1959LeePettywouldwinthefirstDaytona500(winning$19,050)inanOldsmobilewithanaveragespeedof135.5mph.Itwouldbeanoddwaytostartthe"GreatAmericanRace"itwasrunonFeb.22,1959with57carsinthestartinggridandLeePettywoulddefeatJohnnyBeauchamp.PettyandBeauchampwerelappingJoeWeatherlyatthefinish,whenofficialswouldinitially

callBeauchampthewinnerasthethreecarscrossedtheline.JohnnywouldactuallygotoVictoryLaneandenjoythecelebrationandtheapparentwin.Butafterreviewingphotosandfilmforthreedays,thecallwasreversedandPettygiventhevictoryandwiththatmyracingpalsthefather/sondynastyofPettyEnterpriseswouldbegin.ItisnowreguardedasthemostimportantandprestigiousraceontheNASCARschedule,withthelargestpurse,ma-jorpointsandwasmadethetheopeningraceoftheyear.Sincethemid90'stelevisionratingsfortheeventhavebeenthelargestofanyautorace,eventheIndy500whichhasamoreworlwidefollowing(in2006theDaytona500had20millionviewers).ItswinnerispresentedtheHarleyJ.EarlTrophyanda$1.5milliondollarfirstplacepurse.Itwasalsothefirst500mileautoracetobeairedonTVinitsentiretywhenCBStelecastitin1979(RichardPettywoninaOldsmobilewithanaveragespeedof143.9mph,hewouldwin$73,900forhiseffort).

Anewlightingsystemin1998madeforatoughercar/chassistracksetupespeciallytowardsthelasttwopitstopsastracktempschangeddrastically,butallowedforlaterandmorevariedstartingtimes,

withalmosteveryraceendinginthedarknow.QualifyingfortheDaytona500isalsoaveryuniqueoneofakindprocesswhereacombinationoftimedrunsqualifyingcoupledwith2separatequalifyingracesandthenusingpreviousyearschampionshippointsisusedtofillthe43startingspots.ThereisevenaprovisiontoinstallapreviousNASCARChampionifheiswithoutaspotinthefield.RichardPettyholdstherecordformostvictoriesatthistrack

withseven(64-66-71-73-74-79-81).Since1998,43carstakethegreenflagbutitwasntalwaysthisway.IntheearlydaysofDaytonathestartinggridwasmuchlargerandin1960arecord68carsstartedthisclassicrace.Thisuniquequalifingprocedureandits31degreebankedtri-ovalconfigurationmakesforsomeofthebestracingintheNASCARbiz.Why31degreesyouask?Itwastheheighththatthefillcouldbepiledbeforeitbeganrollingdowntheincline,29acreLakeLloydprovidedthefillusedontheturnssteepbank-ingandthenwasfilledwithwatertobecometheinfieldlakeyouseetoday.ButmyspeedlovingreadersDaytonawasthesceneofagreatvic-toryandtragedyforoneveryclassicdriver.DaleEarnhardtwhomade19attemptstowinthe500wouldfinallydoitin1998anditwouldbehisonlywinthatentireseason.ButtheDaytona500runonFeb.3,2001wouldgivethesportavery"blackday".WithtwolapsremainingandDale's#3carincontentionforapossiblesecondwin,hewouldcrashintothewallonTurn3anditwouldbeatDaytonathattheclassicdriverknownas"TheIntimidator"wouldlosehislife.Todaythetrackcovers480acresandhaspermanantseatsfor168,000racefansandlooksasifnothingwillslowthisclassicracedown,ohwaittheyintroducedrestrictorplatestherein2000.Well

thatsawhole"nother"storymyreadersisn'tit?

Inkeepingwiththetitleofmyarticlehereisanotherclas-sicpersonanda"rambler",whotothisdayisstillrelevantandstillinthespotlightatsomanycarandmotorcycleeventsandalthoughhe'sbeengonealmost12yearsheisstillhipandverycool.I'mtalkingaboutEd-wardRothalsoknownas"BigDaddy"tosomanyofusgrownups.Creatorofsometrulyamazingandsome-timesalienlikecustomcarsandmotorcyclesandmostofallforhisoverthetopcartoonsmostnotablythedrool-ingrabideyed'"RatFink"withhisyellowbrokenteethandfliesabuzzaroundhimwhowasoftenreferredtoasMickeyMouse'seviltwin.Revellbuiltmodelkitsofhisclassiccreations,TheOutlaw,TheBeatnik,Ban-dit,andMysterian.WewerewearingRatFink,SurfFinkandMr.GasserT-shirtsasbikers,surfersorskateboardersbecausetheywerejustsocoolanditmadeastatement.Hiscarsandmotorcyclesweremorelikeanartformandheledthewayfortheterm"KarKulture"or"KustomKulture"andmyclassicfriends,BigDaddybroughtthistoahighersurreallevel,hewasnotjustacarcustomizer,nomy49loyalreaders,hewasacultandhehasinfluencedentiregenerationsofmotorcycleandcarcustomizerssinceandhasgivenrisetosomanyaspiringcartoonists,musicians,artistsandpainters.

BornEdwardRothonMarch4,1932inBeverlyHills,Calif.Hewasalargerthanlifefigure,abigmaninstature,withwild,fieryclothesandclassicdarksunglassesandmanhespokeinahipalmostbeatnikkindawayyadig?Helookedlikethevehiclesandcartoonshecreated.Atrueoutsider

withuniqueandoftenbizzareandfaroutvisionsofcars,monsters,motor-cyclesandmusic.TakingartandshopclassesatBellHighSchoolhewouldgoontoserveourcountryintheU.S.AirForcefrom1951-1955andafterbeinghonorablydischargedhewouldbeginairbrushingandsellinghis"Wierdo"T-shirtsbyJulyof1958atcarshowsandthroughCarCraftmagazine.Heissaidtobethefatherofthe"MonstersinHotRods"artformwithhisextremecharactersandgrotesquecreatures.In1964hewouldcomment"ThekidsidolizemebecauseIlooklikesome-onetheirparentswouldn'tlike".Heisstillcopiedtodayasthisnewgenera-tionofcustomizer'sturnstockbikesandDetroitironintoamazingdreamvehiclesthatalwayswowus.Butmyfriendshedidnotstartoutbycustom-izingentirecars,infacthealongwithVonDutch(whoisfamousforhisFly-ingEyeball)pioneeredtheartformof

pin-stripping.Herentedagarageandcharged$50-$150dollarstopaintdesignsin1/64inchstripes,butitwouldnotbelongbefore"BigDaddy"wentintothehotrod

businessfulltime.Hewouldbeapioneerinworkingwithabrandnewmaterialcalledfiberglassthroughthe"trialanderror"methodandbecomeanexpertmoldbuilder.Hisfirstcreationin1958wascalled"LittleJewel"andin1959itwouldbefollowedbyhisclassiccalled"Outlaw"whichwashisfirsttrueexperienceinfiberglassplastic.BeatnikBandit(1961),Orbitron(1964)andRoadAgent

(1965)arejustafewofhismostnotablecarsandallwouldbepaintedintheoverthetopCandyApplepaintshewouldbecomesowellknownfor.Hisfamequicklyroseinhishomestate

ofCalifornia,buthisnationalfamewouldoriginateontwofronts.Firstwouldbehisairbrushpaintingsandpostersofmonsters.YouseeeveryteenageboyintheUSAwasputtingtogetherhisallowance

moneytogetafew,andiftheysavedenoughtheycouldgetamodel.In1962,theRevellModelCom-panybegansellingplasticmodelsofRoth'scustomcarsandfrom1963through1965theyalsomade

manyofRoth'smonsterssuchasRatFink,BrotherRatFink,DragNutandMr.Gasserandsomanyotheronesofhisoversizedgrotesquemonstrositiesoftendrivinghisbizzarehotrods,andthey

wouldsellmillionsmyfriends.In1968MattelintroducedHot

WheelstotheworldandRothscarswereaperfectfitwithhisBeatnikBanditbeingoneofthefirst16toycarsproducedbythecompany.Rev-ellstillcontinuestoreissueRoth'smodelsandhisofficialwebsiteandE-Baybusinessthrives.Interest-inglyenoughitwouldbeaRevellwhowouldgetRothhiscustomandformal"look".Theyhadaskedhimtospruceuphis"Beatnikdishev-eled"look,soBigDaddywentoutandboughtafullsetoftuxtails,silktophat,cufflinksandtotopitalloff,amonicle.Andwiththatmyfriendshebecamethetoastofcarshowsandcustomevents.EdRothwouldalsoturntomusicasanoutletandinthe60'sformedandbecomefrontmanforagroupknownas"MrGasser".Theywouldreleaseafewbizzaresurfrockalbums,with1963's"HotRodHootenany"beingtheirmostnotableeffort.Itwouldthenbein1966thathestartedcustomizingmotorcycles.Mainstreambikemagazineswouldnotrunhisarticlesorads,somygoodfriendshestartedhisownmaga-zinecalled"Choppers",itwasasmallblackandwhitepublicationthatranfrom1967-1970.Itwouldbethefirstpublicationtoeverexclusivelyfeatureonlycustom

motorcycles,choppersandtheiraccesso-ries.HeisalsosaidtohavebuiltthefirstVWpoweredtrikeinthisperiodoftime.Hewouldgoontobuildmanycustomtrikesbothforper-sonaluseandforcustomersgivingthemnamessuchasCandyWagon,CaliforniaCruiserandRubberDucky.InasidenoteRevellwoulddroptheirdealwithhimafterhebeganridingandcustomizingthemotorcyclesandwassaidtobehangingaroundwiththeHell'sAngels.Andthe"Chopper"magazinehestartedwouldcausehimtolosemostofhismoneyandin1970hewasforcedtosell15ofhiscustomcarsforthegrandsumof$5,500.Hewouldmostlydisappearfromthecarculturehefoundedandtheshowcircuitformuchofthe70'sand80's(hejoinedThechurchofJesusChristoftheLatterDaySaintsin1974).HewouldthenbecomeagraphicdesignerfortheCaliforniaAmusementPark,KnottsberryFarmsdesign-ingmenusandpaintedbillboards.RothwouldmovetoManti,Utahinthelastyearsofhislife(hewasaMormon)andhewouldstartdesigningandexhibitingcarsagain,whenaskedwhynow?Hereplied"becausenobody'sdo-

ingfarout".EdRothwouldbemarried4timesandwouldadd"Myfanaticismwithcarshasjustdestroyedmyper-sonallife,It'sanobsession,anaddic-tion.EverydayIpraytoGod,releasemefrommycalling".AtthetimeofhispassinghewasworkingonahotrodprojectcalledtheStealth2000involv-ingacompactcarpoweredbyaGeoMetromotorshowingthat"anythingcanbemadecoolandhip".Hewouldpassawayatage69ofaheartattackonApril4,2001.EdRothwastrulya"ClassicRambling"kindofman,largerthanlifeandavisionaryofhistrade.Nomygoodreadersthismonth's

articlehasalittlemore"cohesion"toitthanmostofmywritings,moreofageneraltheme.Ah,butdon'tcountonitthefuturebutyoualreadyknewthat!WillIbeatBikeWeektovisityoumyfriends?Yes,WillIgotoanotherDaytona500?,Maybebecauseitisa"Classic"andhasahistorywithme.WillIlooktoEdRoth'screationsifIevercustomizeacarorbike?Definitely.Butyouarethetrue"ClassicRamblers",youmyreadersandIwilldefinitelymissyouallwhenIgetouttathiswritingracket.YouseeIhavepickedupa"ClassicMarimba"andtherearesomanygreatlocalbandsthatcanonlyimprove,maybemakethatleapintothe"bigtime"witha"hot"marimbaplayer!YeahIhavealotofpracticingtodosothere'sstillsometimeleftformetoturnyouhipcatsandkittysontosomecoolstoriesandtalesoframbling.Weareallclas-sicsinsomewayortosomeone,neverforgetthat.Weallhaveclassicswegoto,beitaconcert,afootballgameorAuntEdna'sannualcakeandbakesale.AndmanyofusownourclassicsbeitaMustang,aHarleyoraturntablethatstillplaysvinyl.Sobeone,gotothemorcollectthem,andmy99loyalreaderswhenyoutalkaboutthem,aboutyouradventuresaboutyourclassictimes,youwillfindyourself"rambling"andveryoftenofftopicbutthat'sthefunofit.

Robert"TheKing"DeMoss


Hi ALL!! I sat down with the folks over at Attitude Custom Painting a few weeks ago. March 2012, marks Attitude Custom Painting’s 10th year in business! They’ve painted OVER 1800 motorcycles. That’s a lot of bikes to paint! Not only do they paint motorcycles, but they also do cars & most trucks (both new and older models) and just about anything that will fit in their booths. ACP has 2 spray booths so they can

handle painting pretty much anything you throw at them. Scott Farrell is the owner/painter while his wife, Jody (the real boss:) does the shipping, books and QC. Scott has been in the auto body painting business now for over 30 years. Their painter, Chris Mahone has been with ACP 9 years now. Adam does the mud-slinging, welding and prep. Scott just finished doing a frame-off build on a 1966 Chevy C10 that just got featured (7 pages) in the February edition of Custom Classic Trucks magazine. Scott would like to answer a question that was asked quite a bit at the Full Throttle Expo and that is if they do body-work and small spot jobs. YES, they do both. In fact, they’ve done well over a few hundred spot jobs on bikes. They also have some pre-painted custom painted sets in stock for Harley-Davidsons which they call their Signature Set line. You can buy these sets outright or do a trade in with your set. They only pre-paint the 3-5 piece bikes though.

So whether you are in need of a custom paint job, simple one color job, or need some bodywork and spot work, be sure and check out Attitude Custom Painting first. Especially, with a lot of the Harley colors being tri-stage and paints with ‘crystals’, you don’t want just anyone touching your ride. There’s no job too small. They are located in Pinellas Park and you can find their info and see 18000 pics + on the internet at www.attitudecus-

tompainting.com or go see them in person at 6565 44th St N unit 1011 Pinellas Park FL.. These guys do some great work. On another note, Bike Week is quickly approaching come out to Daytona and see us at Boothill and Iron Horse.. Say hello if you see me!

Live life to the fullest and party you’re a$$ off!! DEW


The antique meet that was in Eustis for years is no longer there. They have moved their swap meet to the Daytona Area. I am not too fond of the Daytona Area – it seems that there are blue lights everywhere you look. The people in Lake County seem to like us a lot and welcome us with open arms. I have never seen a blue light there and the business people seem to appreciate us coming there. But there are other people that have taken it over and there is going to be an Antique Meet - International Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Bike Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds March 9 – 10 2012. I met one of the people who are putting on the swap meet and they have been doing meets for years. Be sure to see me there and if you don't shame on you. I am sure we will have a good time.

The swap meet in Daytona at the Volusha County Fairgrounds has moved also. They are the oldest swap meet people in Florida. Located now at the Daytona Flea Market which is 5 miles from main street near the International Speedway at Tacoma Farm Road. I enjoyed going to that for many years. The people who used to do it at the fairgrounds have moved in town. It is where Spider used to have his

swap meet. There is also one at the Volusha County Fairgrounds that you might want to stop by and check out. Also, a friend of mine Danny, asked me to get involved in a Swap Meet at 49th street at the flea market in St Pete. I never did do it and he is holding that once a month on the 2nd Saturday. They have changed the dates of Bike Week in Daytona this year because of the races. It now falls at spring break. I am sure all of the girls will like hanging out with the bikers and vice versa. There will be sure to be a lot of jealous guys. Since the change of dates, a lot of the vendors will come to Webster this year. Before they couldnt because of the dates. There will be a lot of things that you will be able to look at when you are at Webster before they will be in Daytona.

See you soon my good looking chick from from Inverness, Denise...


IN HONOR OF JON JON WRIGHT

Saturday March 31stJoin us at the final destination

12910 Seminole Trail Wimauma FL 33598

Register from 9-11 AM at Pepin Distributing

$20 donation includes lunch,tour of the Sanctuary and live music performances.

Proceeds from the event will be split between Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary and a donation will be made in Jon Jon’s memory at the Bud Run in June.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:


There's a new bike night in Tam-pa and it's growing every month. Dale 1891 Gastro Pub, located at 11742 N.

Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa is gearing up for its 3rd bike night, MC'd by Radical Randy. Kicks off March 10th from 5pm-10pm with live music, vendors and a ride in bike show sponsored by Attorney Fran Haasch. Mother nature has not been kind with their first two bike nights with temperatures in the low 40's. Even in those conditions we still had a good turn out with 50 plus bikes coming out and supporting this great new venue. Owners Howard and Scott Edelman are going all out to make this the biggest monthly bike night in all of Tampa Bay. Dale 1891 offers 32 different draft beers, a full

liquor bar and a variety of Awesome food from their crispy artichoke hearts to their 1891 An-gus burger with their homemade beer cheese and bacon. Which I

highly recom-mend on their pretzel bun. Also voted #1 in Tampa, thanks to Executive Chef Jason Dame. 1891 always has something going on from karaoke, poker, trivia and live music every Wednesday, Friday and Sat-urday. Ending every month on the last Saturday with the Ronnie Setser Car Show. If you haven't checked out Dale 1891 Gastro Pub, What are you waiting for? Tell them Teddy sent you.

See you in my travels...

Teddy James

Danielle

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MCDONALDS TO THE RESCUEStrange things happen at McDonalds! Last month a 45-year old man climbed on top of a communication tower that was mounted on the roof top of a building in downtown Los Angeles, CA and he removed his clothing while he was making the climb! So he sat at the top of the tower totally nude. After hours of negotiations, he was finally lured to the ground by a sack of McDonald’s ham-burgers and fries!

In other McDonlad’s news a couple was arrested in Michigan for going through the drive in totally naked! They said they were hungry after having sex and raced to the restaurant.

They didn’t think anybody would see them as they were going to use the drive through window! Wow .... McDonald’s is quickly catching up to Wal-Mart when it comes to wierd stories!

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Taco Bell will add the “Doritos Locos Taco” starting on March 8. The DLT will sell for $1.29 and $1.69 for a Supreme. A taco shell that is one big Doritio, sounds too good to be true! In

other “food news”, The Kellogg Company purchased “Pringles” from Procter & Gamble for about $2.7-billion in cash. It will join the “Keebler” and “Cheez-It” brands in the Kellogg family.

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I went into Burger King and saw the new, state-of-the-art Coca-Cola machine and it was fantas-tic! Not only did it look great, it offered numerous drinks (as well as ice) and took up very little space. The machine reorders all supplies and refills it needs elec-tronically by itself via an internet hookup! The machines are being installed at BK, Beef O-Brady’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Moe’s (to name a few locations).

Paramount Pictures are suing Mario Puzo’s estate to stop any new “Godfa-ther” novel. The studio says they have exclusive rights and do not want the Godfather legacy tarnished. Damn, if Vito Corleone was alive he would settle this the old fashion way and (here it comes) make the studio an of-fer they couldn’t refuse!

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5111 SR. 54 NPR727-264-8820

Venom Bar & Grille7430 U.S. 19 N.727-842-8371

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MARCH 3 - Blues, Butts & Rock' N' Roll. 10:30am-11:00pm at VFW post #4493, 11100 Maricamp (CR 464 ), ph 352-817-4336.Benefit for the Gainesville Fisher House - A “home away from home” for veterans and their families during rehab and recovery from treatment at the Gainesville VA Medical Center. A family Fun Day with DJ’s, Bands, BBQ, Raffles, Auctions, Vendors and Prizes! All day entertainment: Brown Brothers Evil Monkey Shakey Puddin N 2 DEEP No Warning. Donate online: www.sunstatefcu.org. Cost: N/A Event Type: Fundraiser VFW Post #4493, 1 mile south of Lake Weir High School on Maricamp, info 352-817-4336.

SUN. MARCH 4 - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Steet (CR 478 & NW 3rd. St) Webster FL. 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $5.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral(for sale by owner) registration $10.00. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered) Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15' x 30' spaces $18; covered 10' x 10' $10. ATM provided by FL ATM SERVICES always on site. Contact: Jackie Smith. Email: [email protected] Info: 800-832-7396. Reservations: 352-628-4656. www.myspace.com/webstercyclemeet

MARCH 11 - Rookies Sports Bar and Grill Biker Bash - From 1pm till 6pm with a 5 class ride in bike show, food and drink specials, bands and vendors. Everyone is welcome and the event is sponsored by Gulf Coast Harley-Davidson. 3095 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill FL 34609. 352-593-4114 www.rookiessports.com

MARCH 31 - KENNY'S PLACE NURSERY - Sponsored by Women in the Wind - The ride starts at Ocala Harley Dealer on N. Pine Ave. in Ocala. Registration be gins at 9:00 am and the last motorcycle goes out at 10:00 am. The fee is $10.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. The fee includes donuts and coffee at sign up, food and 1 raffle ticket. The ride ends with music, raffles, 50/50, and silent auction. The proceeds will go to Kenny's Place, to support mentally challenged adults. For more information call (352) 209-7793


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A fl at-chested young lady read an article in a magazine that stated Dr. Bumbutu in Africa could enlarge your breast without surgery. So she decided to go to Dr. Bumbutu to see if he could help her. Dr. Bumbutu advised her, ‘Every day after your shower, rub your chest and say, ‘Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger boobies!’ She did this faithfully for several months, and to her utter amazement she grew a terrifi c D-cup rack!One morning she was running late, got on the bus, and in a panic realized she had for-gotten her morning ritual. Frightened she might lose her lovely boobs if she didn’t recite the little rhyme, she stood right there in the middle aisle of the bus closed her eyes and said , ‘Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger boobies.’ A guy sitting nearby looked at her and asked ‘ Are you a patient of Dr Bumbutu’s?’“Yes I am.. How did you know?’ He winked and whispered, ‘ Hickory dickory dock...

******************************My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion, and she kept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat alone at a nearby table.I asked her, “Do you know him?”“Yes”, she sighed,“He’s my old boyfriend.... I under-stand he took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear he hasn’t been sober since.”“My God!” I said, “Who would think a per-son could go on celebrating that long?”

*******************************************Two Irish mothers, Kate and Lorna were talking about their sons.Kate says, ‘My Patrick is such a saint. He works hard, doesn’t smoke, and he hasn’t so much as looked at a woman in over two years.’Lorna responds, ‘Well, my Francis is a saint himself. Not only hasn’t he not looked at a woman in over three years, but he hasn’t touched a drop of liquor in all that time.’‘My word,’ says Kate, ‘You must be so proud.’‘I am,’ announces Lorna, ‘And when he’s paroled next month, I’m going to throw him a big party.’

Six retired Italian Floridian fellows were playing poker in the condo clubhouse when Guido loses $500 on a single hand, clutches his chest, and drops dead at the table.Showing respect for their fallen com-rade, the other fi ve continue playing, but standing up.At the end of the game, Giovanni looks around and asks, “So, who’s gonna’ tell his wife?”They cut the cards. Pasquale picks the low card and has to carry the news.They tell him to be discreet, be gentle, don’t make a bad situation any worse.“Discreet? I’m the most discreet person you’ll ever meet. Discretion is my middle name. Leave it to me!”So, Pasquale goes over to the Guido’s condo and knocks on the door.The wife answers through the door and

asks what he wants? Pasquale declares:

“Your husband just lost $500

in a poker game and

is afraid to come home.”

“Tell him to drop dead!” yells the wife.

“I’ll go tell him.” says Pasquale.

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Q: Why can’t you borrow money from a leprechaun?A: Because they’re always a little short.

Q: How did the Irish Jig get started?A: Too much to drink and not enough restrooms!

Q: How can you tell if an Irishman is having a good time?A: He’s Dublin over with laughter!

Three Irishmen, Paddy, Sean and Seamus, were stumbling home from the pub on St. Patty’s late at night and found themselves on the road which led past the old graveyard. ‘Come have a look over here,’ says Paddy, ‘It’s Michael O’ Grady’s grave, God bless his soul. He lived to the ripe old age of 87.’ ‘That’s nothing, ‘says Sean, ‘here’s one named Patrick O’ Toole, it says here that he was 95 when he died.’ Just then, Seamus yells out, ‘Good God, here’s a fella that got to be 145!’

‘What was his name?’ asks Paddy. Seamus stumbles around a bit, awkwardly lights a

match to see what else is written on the

stone marker and exclaims: ‘Miles, from Dublin.’

*************************On St. Patty’s

Day Murphy walked into a bar and or-dered martini after martini, each time removing the olives and placing them in a jar. When the jar was fi lled with olives and all the drinks consumed, Murphy started to leave. “S’cuse me,” said a customer, who was puzzled over what he had been watching him do. “What was that all about with the olives?” “Nothing,” said the Irishman, “my wife just sent me out for a jar of olives.”


MARCH 3rd - YELLOW RIBBON RIOT POKER RUN - 10-11am Registration at AMVET Posts, 301, 2443 US Hwy 301 N, Ellenton FL, ph 941-224-0063. 10-11am Registration also at Post 60, 2846 SW Hwy 1, Arcadia, ph 863-494-6996; Post 312, 7050 Chancellor Blvd, ph 941-429-5403, North Port. $10/hand, three hands for $20. "Freedom is Not Free Poker Run" by AMVET Rider's Chapter 301. Ends at the Yellow Ribbon Riot, Superior Ave in Sarasota’s Gulf Gate district. 1st Prize - stay at the Reunion Resort in Orlando, 2nd Prize - Harley Rental from Rossiter’s H-D. Supporting wounded veterans and families of the fallen. “Great Music for a Greater Good”, 12+ Bands - Featuring James Hunnicutt, Owen Mays and The Gladezmen. More talent joining daily. Vendors, raffles, 50/50, club challenge and more still, info [email protected], 941-400-3071.

SUN. MARCH 4TH - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Steet (CR 478 & NW 3rd. St) Webster FL. 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $5.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral(for sale by owner) registration $10.00. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered) Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15' x 30' spaces $18; covered 10' x 10' $10. ATM provided by FL ATM SERVICES always on site. Contact: Jackie Smith. Email: [email protected] Info: 800-832-7396. Reservations: 352-628-4656. www.myspace.com/webstercyclemeet.

MARCH 18 - PEGGY'S CORRAL 14TH ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY PARTY - 11am-6pm at Peggy's Corral, 4511 US Highway 41 N, ph 941-729-5442. Our Annual Anniversary Party Includes Food Music by Diamond Gray, Kids of Fire, Rox Band and more to come. Sponsored by Peggy's Corral, drink specials, vendors, Contests and last but not least a good time. Silent Bike Show Bar Choice Award, Jager Girls, info 941-729-5442. Vendors always welcome, info Debbie 941-447-9609. www.PeggysCorral.net.

MARCH 24 - OPEN ROAD RIDERS CHALLENGE - 9-10am Registration at Open Road Bar & Grill, 4313 NW Hwy 70, ph 863-494-0140. This is a timed road rally. Last bike out at 10am & last bike in at 4pm. Pay out’s will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. Winners are determined by time & odometer mileage. We suggest that you be here by 9am morning of challenge for orientation on rules & distribution of maps. The time & odometer mileage has already been pre-determined! LET’S HAVE FUN & RIDE, BUT…. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, info Rick, 863-494-0140.

MARCH 24 - 2ND ANNUAL CRAWFISH FEST 'N POKER RUN - 9:30am at American Legion Post 309, 2419 Bayshore Rd, Palmetto, ph 941-722-8689. MAP $10 per hand, raffles, crawfish or burgers 1pm-5pm, vendors needed, info Diane 941-224-6958, [email protected] or Lori 941-737-3824 [email protected].


SUN. MARCH 4 - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Steet (CR 478 & NW 3rd. St) Webster FL. 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $5.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral(for sale by owner) registra-tion $10.00. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered) Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15' x 30' spaces $18; covered 10' x 10' $10. ATM provided by FL ATM SERVICES always on site. Contact: Jackie Smith. Email: [email protected] Info: 800-832-7396. Reservations: 352-628-4656. www.myspace.com/webstercyclemeet

MARCH 9-18 - DAYTONA BEACH BIKE WEEK - Sponsored by Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event is headquartered at Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 126 East Orange Avenue in Daytona Beach, however events will be taking place at various loca-tions around the Daytona Area. The event begins at 8:00 am on Friday. Events include bike shows, organized rides, motorcycle racing, vendors, music, food and more. For more information go to http://www.daytonachamber.com/day-tonabikeweek.

WED. MARCH 14 - ALLIGATOR ROAD TOUR - 9-10am Reg-istration at Daytona 200 Motorcycle Club, 3602 W. Interna-tional Speedway Blvd, ph 386-747-7157. Presented by the Daytona 200 Motorcycle Club. This is an AMA sanctioned ride. Price to be announced. This is one Alligator Road Tour you do not want to miss! You will be guided on country back roads to a Mystery Destination, info Tom 386-747-7157 or Patty 386-717-1888. For more information, directions to the clubhouse, visit our website at www.daytona200mc.com.

MARCH 9 - MARCH 18 - 8TH ANNUAL DAYTONA BIKE WEEK MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET ExTRAVAGANZA & BIKE SHOW - 9am-5pm at Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3090 E New York Ave, ph 386-801-1810. MAP $ 5.00 admission, gates open daily 9am-5pm March 9-18, rain or shine. Bike Shows: Shovelhead - Sat 10th, Rat - Sun 10th, Side car & Trikes - Wed 14th, Old School Choppers - Thurs 15th, British/European - Fri 16th, Antique - Sat 17th. Free Registration 12:00-2:30pm Judging at 3:00pm. Cash and Trophies awarded. Free park-ing, great food, cold beer, live music daily. Buy-Sell-Trade, vendor space available, info Troy Rentz 386-801-1810.

MARCH 9 - MARCH 18 - JAM ON PRODUCTIONS DAYTONA BIKE WEEK SWAP MEET - Buy, sell, trade and live music daily! Adrenaline Crew Stunt Show, Ice Cream Man From hell Bike Week Headquarters. For info call 386-206-5276 or 301-864-3028

MARCH 16 - 22ND ANNUAL BOARDWALK BIKE SHOW - $500 cash to best in show with 20 categories and 57 trophies. Registration is $25 from 8am - 11am March 16th. Awards at 4pm. Fo rmore info call 386-871-0398

MARCH 17 - WORLD FAMOUS RATS HOLE BIKE SHOW - reg-ister online or for more info visit www.ratshole.com MC'D by Radical randy with a Tattoo contest and a miss ratmate contest.


March 10 - Bud-weiser Clydesdale Parade - Main Street, Daytona Beach - Official

Beer of Bike Week - Come see the Budweiser Clydesdale Parade down Main Street - 2PM

March 10 – $1,500 First Place “Head” Nurse Bikini Contest – At Tropical Cycle Doc’s 9900 S.O.B. Trail Orlando, FL 32837 from 10am till 1pm. For more info contact [email protected] or call 407-858-5333

March 10 – Orlando Harley Buell Stunt Show – March 10th and 11th Come out and wit-ness some jaw dropping, eye-popping action from Team Extreme Bike Stunts. Performanc-es are scheduled for Sat. 7 Sun. at 12noon, 2pm and 4pm. Wheelies, burnouts and more breathtaking surprises await. For more info call 407-423-0346 or visit www.orlandohar-ley.com

March 11 - Budweiser Clydesdale Parade - Main Street, Daytona Beach - Official Beer of Bike Week - Come see the Budweiser Clydes-dale Parade down Main Street - 2PM

March 13 - The 6th Annual MDA Women’s Ride –- 301 N Beach St, Daytona Beach - Ride leaves the Harley-Davidson Beach Street location at 10AM - Ride ends at Bruce Ross-meyer's Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach

March 14 - Harley-Davidson Motor Co. - 301 N Beach St, Daytona Beach - The annual Harley-Davidson Ride-In Custom Motorcycle Show will be expanding this year and pre-sented by American Iron Magazine. Regis-tration is open from 9 AM to noon. Judging starts at noon and award presented at 4 PM. Several of the motorcycles will be photo-graphed and featured in American Iron Mag-azine and Motorcycle Bagger magazines.

March 15 – Orlando Harley Ride-In Bike Show – Thursday is the day! Ride in and take your best shot at $7,900 in cash prizes awarded in 9 different categories. Best in show grabs the $2500 Grand Prize. Registration is just $25. Day of registration from 10am till 12noon, judging 12noon – 1:30pm, awards at 2:30pm. For more info call 407-423-0346 or visit www.orlandoharley.com

March 15 – Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Old School Chop-per Show – Roadside Marty, Hot Babes, Cash, BBQ, Bands and great chops, bobbers and rat bikes. Rain or shine Thursday March 15th from 12noon-4pm. For more info call 386-672-1888

March 15 – Miss G-String International Contest – At the Broken Spoke Saloon at 8pm. www.bro-kenspoke.com

March 16 – 22nd Annual Full Throttle Boardwalk Bike Show – Daytona Beach Boardwalk at the end of Main Street - $500 cash to best of show, 20 catego-ries and 57 trophies! Registration $25 from 8am till 11am. Winners announced at 4pm. For more info call 386-871-0398

March 16 – Breakthrough MMA Presents BIKE WEEK BEATDOWN – At Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona. Doors open at 6pm. For tickets visit www.breakthroughmma.com.

March 17 – World Famous Rats Hole Show – Custom bike show, m/c’d by Radical Randy including a tat-too contest and Ratmate contest. 40th anniversary of America’s world championship trophy with a new café racer class. For info visit www.ratshole.com or call 386-454-3496

March 17 – Orlando Harley Live Concert with Soul Asylum – Saturday March 17th at 6pm. 3770 37th Street Orlando FL 32805 407-423-0346

March 17 – JACKYL Free Show – Free show at Desti-nation Daytona with music starting at 4pm. Featur-ing Jesse James Dupree from TRU TV’S Full Throttle Saloon. Come meet the stars of FTS all week at Des-tination Daytona. 1637 N. Hwy US 1 Ormond Beach – 386-671-7100 or visit www.brucerossmeyer.com


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