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THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE NorCal editor’s letter
P.O. Box 794
Orangevale, CA 95662 Happy Independence Day!! Speaking of Independence Day,
Office: 530.368.6579 or 530.305.7992 it has me thinking about just that, independence…as in not
Fax: 530-831-4758 needing help from others to accomplish a task. Generally
Email: [email protected] speaking, it seems like the group of people in America (ie: the
Website: www.thunderroadsnorcal.com biker community) that pick up this publication are an independent
group. It also appears as if there are outside influences that have
Northern California a vested interest in discouraging that trait, which I personally view
State Editors / Owners as a positive attribute. This influence comes in many forms, but
for this commentary I would like to focus on the challenges and
Stan & Terri Hill difficulty of putting on an event in this state. I know quite a few
of you have been to rallies in other states and have told us about
On The Cover: how big and fun they are.

Bike provided by Iron Steed Harley-Davidson in Vacaville. First of all, it is ingrained into our government entities to be as
Photo by Haute Sauce Studio / Model: Victoria greedy as possible when it comes to these events and to charge
HauteSauce.studio / www.hautesauce.studio outrageously high permit fees… and THAT is only the beginning!
The Hollister Rally is the perfect example of what I am talking
Art Director/Layout & Design about; but it happens time and time again across the state and it
Meredith Hancock/Hancock Media is the reason up until now that CA does not have a major event
like other states. Add on to that cost, numerous safety officers
Magazine Contributors from any and all agencies that are within driving distance will
Wild Bill Hill show up to be compensated with overtime pay under the guise of
protecting the public. Often times, an event will appear as if there
Billie Wilson/Billie The Kid Photography is more security than attendees and of course the event promoter
Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios has to pay for all of this as well. Then there is going to be taxes to
be paid on vendors and on and on and on it goes.
Rich “Foot” & Jennifer “Sunshine” Elkins
Randy Wenslawski So here is the best solution that we have heard about in a
Rae Lynn Flippo while… the NEW 47 Camp Ride (July 4-7) which will be taking
Barry Mendenhall place at Bolado Park just outside of the city limits of Hollister.
Dan & Nad Rogers It has more of a grass roots style of event that boasts all kinds
of fun biker stuff going on. It is close to town so you can still
Gary & Mary Hoffman easily ride to Johnny’s Bar and Grill, Indian Motorcycles of
Bobby “G” Godwin Hollister will have a party going on and as always Corbin’s will
be having their annual Open House with a Bike Show hosted
Cyndee Reed Van Hooser by Mondo of Denver’s Choppers, plus the Top Hatters MC will
Tina Oakland / Awesome Photography be doing their annual Poker Run

My Two Cents The moral of this story is we need to exercise our
Al Cagle / [email protected] Independence by showing up to Hollister whether their elected
city leaders want us there or not because for bikers “it’s all
Thunder Road Biker Church about the ride.” Support the local businesses to help them out
Pastor Johnny/[email protected] 916-521-5706 directly, and bypass the money grubbing officials that only see
dollar signs for their government coffers. We have the power in
Ride Destination our hands to take back this iconic run and with all of your help
Chuck & Cindy Loseth by showing up in big numbers, who knows we could revitalize
NorCal Sales Representatives/Magazine Contributors this into a LARGER THAN EVER multi-day event where it all
began at the Birthplace of the American Biker! See you there!
Russell “Raz” Holder
(916) 425-2377 Also…we’ve added something NEW to TRM NorCal’s
[email protected] Marketplace! You can now celebrate a BIRTHDAY or
ANNIVERISARY with a MESSAGE along with a photo in
National Founders the Marketplace Section on Pages 50-53 now. Go to www.
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RIDE DESTINATION:
Lake Hughes - Castaic - Ojai

Castaic Lake

So, this month’s Rock Inn
adventure takes us
down to Southern
California. Actually, we

travelled down there twice

in a three-week period. The

first time was a Disneyland

trip with the family. The

second time was for my

50-year High School reunion.

Wait a minute……did I

see 50? Must be a typo!

Anyway, we had a blast

both times. On the second

trip, we took a couple of Granddaughter Gave Us
extra days to enjoy some A Riding Buddy

riding around Castaic.

There’s certainly plenty of twisty asphalt to choose from.

Lots of mountain canyons, lakes and other sights to see.

After a most of the day putt, we had pulled into Gorman in Quail Lake
the afternoon, and checked into the Studio 6 Motel. Not a

bad place, reasonable rates with two pretty nice restaurants Lake Hughes and the Rock Inn (www.historicrockinn.com) for
connected to the building.
breakfast. They should do a horror flick out on Pine Canyon.

Next morning, gassed up, we headed out of town on the Some of the spookiest trees you’ll find. Dead and all snarly.
Gorman Post Road. This took us to SR 138, where we turned I can just see the night shots with these trees shadowed
east. The Old Ridge Road took us high above the valley against a full moon. Jason Voorhees would be right at home.
floor and offered us some fine views of Quail Lake and the The Rock Inn is the local biker hangout. Great food and a
surrounding area. Pine Canyon Road then took us on into welcoming staff, weekend music and 6 rooms upstairs, if

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Lake Piru Dam

Lockwood Valley Rd

you so desire. They’ve

been around since

1929 and was a popular

hangout for celebrities

back in the day. Right

up the street a bit is the

Painted Turtle which

Off SR 33 Breakfast At Rock Inn was founded by actor,
Road SR 33 Paul Newman. It is a

summer camp for kids

with serious medical

conditions. The camp is full of fun activities especially

designed for these children. One of the nicest parts of the

Painted Turtle is that there are no costs involved for the

families. Yes, free of charge! Over 3,000 special needs

children and their families participate each year. Seems like

a wonderful place. Unfortunately, the day we stopped by was

not a visitor day, so we were unable to enter the property.

Might be worth a trip again just to see the camp.

With our hearts a little heavier, we continued up the road. In
Green Valley, Spunky Canyon, and Bouquet Canyon Roads
will wind you out and around the reservoir. A real pretty ride.
Down away on Bouquet Canyon, we pulled over at Rooster’s
Relics. Iconic little place that sells various kinds of old signs,
weld art and collectibles. A pleasant and interesting stop.

We turned off at Copper Hill Road and San Francisquito
Road took us back to Lake Hughes. (BTW, Lake Hughes is
now dry. Prolonged drought and depletion due to wildfires
took its toll). A second stop at the Rock Inn, this time for
lunch, was in the cards. Probably the best pulled pork we’ve
had, if you’re not too tired of pulled pork yet. The BBQ
sauce has a little kick to it and their fries will rival any thin
cuts around. Next, Lake Hughes Road gives up some fine
scenery as it slides through the canyons and down alongside
Castaic Lake. Lake Hughes Road terminates in Castaic
and that’s where we would crash for the night. The Castaic
Inn, specifically (www.castaicinn.com). A little fancier than
the Studio 6, but still reasonable. Continental breakfast is
included, and you have easy freeway access.

Sweetbroom and Lavender CONTINUED...

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The Perch

Tree On Pine Canyon St Thomas Aquinas College

The following morning, we walked around the corner and put the kickstand down.
had an excellent breakfast at Mike’s Diner, a local favorite. As we were getting off
Now, ready to go, we took I5 to Castaic junction and turned the bike, the owners,
west on SR126. A short while later, we took the Lake Piru Luce and Angie were
turn-off and rode up valley to the lake. It’s a pretty ride up pulling up with some
there and could have been nicer if the low-hanging fog, family. They immediately
nestled up on the mountains, had lifted. It’s a real nice setting introduced themselves,
for a lake though. Rat Fink and Big Boy their parents and then
welcomed us to their
Back on SR126, we continued west to SR150 and on into establishment. They are real good folks and their place is for
Ojai. Outside of Santa Paula we ran across St. Thomas sure biker friendly. We had a great lunch, fed the jukebox,
Aquinas College, so we pulled in to give it a quick look. St. and just hung out for a few hours. We will certainly get back
Thomas Aquinas was a 13th century Italian philosopher, here as soon as we can.
priest and theologian. This Catholic College is one of a few
that are specifically devoted to the great works of Western Well, after a very fine day on the road, it was time to get
Civilization, which is a nice change since most colleges are back to the Castaic Inn for the evening. But first, a quick
looking to destroy the tenets that define the West. stop at Pyramid Lake. Seeing it up close, I can see why
it’s so popular with boaters. Last month, Stan and I made
Reaching Ojai, we turned off on SR33, which was the our acquaintances with several different rivers. This time
highlight of our weekend. The other roads were great, but around, Cindy and I ran across more than a few lakes. Let’s
SR 33 is just awesome! This two-laner climbs up through the see, Quail Lake, Hughes Lake (Dry), Munz Lakes, Elizabeth
mountains and it seems around every turn is some incredible Lake (Down), Bouquet Reservoir, Castaic Lake, Lake Piru
panorama. Adding to the spectacle is yellow sweet broom and Pyramid Lake. Not too bad.
and purple lavender that frames the roadside as you pass.
It’s worth the trip down here just to ride this section. So, the next day it was off to my reunion, where I would
hook up with old friends (no pun intended), most of whom I
Our next stop would be the Perch In the Pines Restaurant hadn’t seen in 10 years. Let’s keep the good times rolling!
and Bar, located in Pine Mountain Club. The Lockwood
Valley Road and Potero Highway would get us there early in Article and photos contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth
the afternoon. We definitely had lunch on our minds when we

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Street Vibrations SPRING RALLY

June 8 (Reno, Nevada): With limited time on our schedule, we decided
to make a early morning blast up Interstate 80 over to Reno for this
annual spring event. It struck me as we rolled over the summit that it was
June and there was enough snow up there that you might have thought
it looked more like it was January - with the exception that we were not
freezing our butts off! Once we rolled into downtown Reno, we were
pleasantly surprised that it appeared that there were more bikes in town
than in previous years. We have often thought that the Spring Rally could
be as big as the Fall Rally especially with its fairly predictable weather this
time of year. As we walked through downtown there were vendors lining

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the streets and most every corner had a stage with a band playing bringing
a continuous flow of live music to the venue. Later we rolled over to see
the busy Reno Harley-Davidson who also just happened to be celebrating
its One Year anniversary with its new owners so we joined in for a while and
celebrated with them before pointing our front wheel to the sky and heading

CONTINUED...

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for Virginia City. Once again, noticing that there were more Rally). Well we hung out
bikes in town! It appears that the word is getting out that there as long as we could,
Spring is a great time to party in VC! Once there, we found but we had commitments
a sweet parking spot and as I got off the bike I realized that the next morning so we
I had parked right next to Harry Fryed’s bike. So we headed headed back out down
straight over to the Red Dog Saloon and sure enough - there to Carson City then up
were the Fryed Brothers Band on stage of their large outdoor to South Lake Tahoe before heading back over the summit.
area called Ruby’s Amphitheater. This place is great with a This time we were on Hwy 50 heading back to the valley and
bar set up near the stage, really good pizza, shade to sit arriving in Folsom just as it got dark. Beautiful ride and a fun
under and astro turf to dance on without kicking up dust. We day for sure!
had a blast hanging out with everyone there. (If you missed
it, I do believe that the Fryed Brothers Band will be back at Article and photos by Stan Hill. Additional photo contributed
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IF YOU CAN SEE WHAT I CAN SEE…
You Might Be Riding On The Back of a Harley

NMS CNC Chapter NMS Folsom HOG
at Redwood Harley
North Meets South 2019

Curt and I usually take a long trip on the bike every year. With
vacation time limited, we decided to take multiple 3 or 4 day
trips this year. We looked forward to attending the 11th Annual
North Meets South H.O.G. event, hosted by California North Coast
(CNC) H.O.G. and Redwood Harley-Davidson in Eureka.

The first North Meets South (NMS) Event was held in 2008 in Redwood Harley
Medford, Oregon. This is a 3 day event that changes location each employee Nicole
year, and is hosted by the local H.O.G. Chapter where the event is Monath daugh-
held. Besides Oregon, NMS has been held in California, Nevada and ter of our friend
Washington. It is open to all H.O.G. Members. Angeliaa

We met up with a group of friends who were going to NMS in Leaving Shelter Cove
Redding. We planned ahead so we could all ride together. It was
a very hot day as we left Redding and rode through Shasta. The
area is still terribly devastated by last year’s Carr Fire. While riding
through Lewiston, we rode beside the Trinity River where everything
was beautiful, lush and green. Coming through Weaverville we could
see snow on the mountains ahead of us. What kind of weather should
we expect when we arrived in Eureka? I heard it was going to be cold
and wet.

We arrived at Redwood Harley-Davidson with just enough time
to check in and enjoy the BBQ provided. We received our swag
packages, with pins, patches and tee shirts, plus a schedule of
events, local information, and maps with directions for the planned
rides. We signed up to take a tour of the Avenue of the Giants on
Saturday and ride to Shelter Cove on Sunday. Before we could leave
Redwood Harley we introduced ourselves to one of Redwood Harley’s
friendly Service Department employees, Nicole Monath. Nicole is the
daughter of a local friend of ours, Angelia McCrary.

Up early the next day, we dressed in layers to handle mixed weather
conditions. Will it be hot or cold? We arrived at the dealership and
lined up for our ride. CNC had three Road Captains to guide us on the
ride through the beautiful California Coastal Redwoods. We had been
here a few times before, but never with locals who knew the area.
They safely lead us to the redwoods along the Avenue of the Giants
Highway. They patiently answered our questions as they informed us

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about the area and showed us Cyndee accepts NMS Banner Chandelier Tree
points of interest. We stopped Immortal Tree
at the Immortal Tree, took from the light but steady rain, we went back to the hotel to
pictures and learned its history. relax and warm up.
Immortal because it is more
than 950 years old and has We were up early for breakfast, all packed and ready to
survived numerous attempts ride out. Memorial Day weekend the traffic was busy, the
to take it down. Once 298 ft. restaurants were packed. The California North Coast H.O.G.
tall, now 248’ because the top Chapter and Redwood Harley-Davidson were gracious hosts
of the tree was removed one and the event was fabulous. The North Meets South 2019
of the times it was struck by Sash will be shown to Folsom H.O.G. Chapter 1787 at the
lightning. It survived the fire June General Meeting and will hang proudly in the display
of 1908 and the flood of 1964. case at Folsom Harley-Davidson. If you see us on the road,
Loggers have tried to take it come ride with us.
down. It still wears part of an
ax in its side, where loggers Article and photos contributed by Cyndee Reed Van Hooser
tried to cut it. They left the
ax when the tree could not
be cut. It also wears a fish
that indicates the high water
mark from when the area
was flooded by the Eel River.
When the ride was over,
some of us decided to take a
tour on our own. We rode to
the town of Leggett and rode
the dirt path in the Drive Thru
Tree Park. The drive thru tree
is known as the Chandelier Ave of the Giants
Tree, 315’ tall and 2,400
years old. It started raining lightly as we hurried to get back
to our hotel. We needed to get ready to attend the Banquet
Dinner celebration. I wanted to accept and bring home
the NMS 2019 banner that would be presented to Folsom
H.O.G. CNC gave away many raffle prizes and award
certificates. Also, CNC H.O.G. donated all of the proceeds
to The America Cancer Society and Meals on Wheels. The
bar proceeds went to The American Legion. A Beauty Queen
is always comfortable wearing a sash. Yes, I did accept the
banner presented to Folsom H.O.G.

We were up early again, for the last day of this event and
a ride to Shelter Cove. This time dressed in layers to handle
mixed weather conditions including rain. What’s a little
rain going to do besides get us wet? We had only been to
Shelter Cove once before and were looking forward to the

ride. Shelter Cove is a gateway access point to California’s

Lost Coast, Black Sands Beach and the Lost Coast Hiking

Trail. The road to Shelter Cove has many exciting twists and
turns. We frequently saw deer in the bushes at the edge of
the road. Fortunately they ran back into the bushes and not
onto the road. We were treated to brief views of the ocean as
we got closer. Arriving at the beach, we stopped to tour the
Cape Mendocino Lighthouse. This lighthouse was installed
in 1896 on a cliff of Mendocino. Taken out of service in 1971,
it fell into disrepair. By 1994 it was close to falling off the
cliff into the ocean. Locals wanting to save the history of the
Lighthouse organized a preservation society and succeeded
in their goal to move and restore the lighthouse to Shelter
Cove, only 35 miles from its original location. Cold and wet

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2019 A BLISSFUL WEEKEND
TRROIPAPIDN’ IN POINT ARENA

THE ZEN HOUSE -
THE ART OF THE MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE SHOP

The Zen House (www.thezenhouse.net) welcomed motorcyclists
and guests on April 13th to their yearly Open
House exhibiting unique and rare European
motorcycles typically seen only in museums and
private collections. The Zen House event is a
destination event by my standards and is not your
typical day ride away from any major cities, although
with proper planning, navigating from the Bay Area
or Sacramento is doable in a single days ride.

The Zen House, located in the historic coastal
town of Point Arena, is about 90 minutes north of
Jenner along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) 1.
Riding the route along this Sonoma/Mendocino
coastline is one of the more spectacular rides you
will encounter in North America. The stretch of
road starting near Russian Gulch Beach will leave
you breathless as you near the summit. I highly
recommend you pull over to look back to survey the
twisting winding path traveled reaching the pinnacle
of this hill. As you stop and survey the countryside,
you might recognize this stunning
landscape in some very well-known
insurance television commercials
playing these days.

Continuing North up the coast past
the top of the grade, the distractions
are numerous along this highway,
with crashing waves lapping the
shoreline twisting and turning these
coastal cliffs, and I do mean cliffs…
the type that soaring birds appear out
of nowhere riding the thermals up the
bluffs at the edge of the road shooting
skyward. Another exciting obstacle
you may find in your path will be one
of the local bovines. Fortunately, no
cows were lumbering around on this
trip, but I have come across them on

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previous jaunts through these hills. Word to the wise- they
don’t move, you go around them!

Motoring North along the Coast Hwy, a must stop location
is the infamous Stewarts Point Store, a local market operating
since 1881. Besides being the perfect rest point between
cities along this route, it also acts as a convenient meeting
place to swap riding stories with other bikers passing through.
This historic store offers fresh sandwiches, fluffy pastries,
candies (taffy for me!) and old time sodas in bottles, making
it the perfect pit stop to get ready to catch your breath before
heading on to the next destination, in our case, Point Arena.

Finally arriving in Point Arena, we entered the town
while the “Almost Fringe Festival” was in full swing with
the Zen open house being the first event you see arriving
in this town of 453 coast dwellers. Many visitors and locals
were milling around Main Street, with merchants offering
local arts & crafts, food vendors offering sample BBQ on
skewers, pastries and a crowd enjoying live music that
was going on all day.

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The Zen Motorcycle Shop love of the motorcycle industry with
drew quite a gathering with Peter emphasizing the challenge of
their colorful antique cycles keeping his prized bikes running. Will,
dotting the grounds of this a judge in Monterey at the Motorcycle
mid-century gas station (that Quail Event last month, spoke of his
still operates today.) On personal judging criteria and what
display was an unusual East details he looks for in critiquing custom
German Art Deco 1961 DKW motorcycles. He explained that he
Hummel, looking like a cross gives much more weight to the artisan
between a Schwinn bicycle
and a 57 Chevy on steroids! who fabricates their own parts for a
Other oft-unseen motorcycles motorcycle than to an assembler who
on display were Moto Guzzi, bolt on parts. Clearly a judge who
Enfield, Mondial, BMW’s, and wants form over fashion and who
Ducati’s to gawk and admire. awards accordingly.
A couple of Japanese bikes
caught my eye as these models After the show, we took a quick ride
were reminiscent of the bikes down to the quaint Arena Cove, where
we rode as kids- a 65 Honda the Point Arena Pier sits directly below the cliffs of the Point-
S65R and a 1974 XL125. Arena Stornetta Lands. The Pier serves as the launching point
for commercial crab fisherman and sport anglers looking for
Founders and partners Kelley lingcod, rockfish and salmon off this rugged north coast point.
Litle and David Harris-Master With plenty of places to stay and eat, I recommend staying on
Mechanic a former antique the coast at least one night to experience this special locale
racer, opened Zen in 2008 and before hightailing it back to the hustle and bustle of suburbia. 
have built this shop to include motorcycle repair services,
parts, accessories and clothing. Zen notes that many riders Article and photos contributed by Gary Hoffman. Additional
plan their trip to Zen as a service stop while planning their photos contributed by Mary Hoffman
ride up the North Coast.

Complementing Zen’s open house were two invited
guests - Peter Richardson, an award-winning collector
who was showcasing his prized rare Orange Laverda café
racer and Will Guyan, a former Motorcycle Editor for BMW
“On the Level”. Both guests talked passionately about their

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EVENT

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TEST ‘EM ON
THE ROAD,
GRADE ’EM ON
THE CURVES.

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BIKE NIGHT

May 30 (Rocklin): Rocklin H-D BIKE NIGHT sponsored by the
Naked Wheelie Podcast and 93.7 The River!
Photos by Stan Hill

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25th Annual

Hot Rods &
Harleys Show

June 2 (Dixon): Iron Steed Harley-Davidson kicked off
this milestone anniversary with a new venue as this annual
event has out grown its large parking lot at the dealership in
Vacaville. Each year, Iron Steed Harley-Davidson partners
up with Abate Local 17 to put on this FREE show.

The new location was down the road and less than 10
miles away at the Dixon May Fairgrounds. Bikers tend to
be leery of changes made to an established event, but this
location turned out to be a hit and was well received!

That being said, the number of motorcycle and hot rod
show entries were also larger than ever… with room to grow!
It was a perfect day at the fairgrounds with food trucks,
beer, vendor booths and live music! The fairgrounds was
buzzing as people wandered up each aisle admiring all the
show bikes and hot rods, then voting for their favorites in the
people’s choice competition. Going forward, this event looks
to have a bright future at this location!
Article and photos by Stan and Terri Hill

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1st PLACE TROPHY WINNERS 2019

ANTIQUE CLASS - SPONSORED BY JUDY’S WILD WRANGLER SALOON, VACAVILLE
1ST PLACE 1942 Knucklehead / OWNED BY James Talus

SHOVELHEAD CLASS - SPONSORED BY MISS DARLA’S, VACAVILLE
1st PLACE 1979 Shovelhead / OWNED BY Wayne Cook

ROAD KING CLASS - SPONSORED BY DOREEN & WAYNE SOLTYS, VACAVILLE
1st PLACE 2005 Road King / OWNED BY Leo Abarca

DYNA CLASS - SPONSORED BY LD CYCLE, VACAVILLE
1ST PLACE 2003 HD Dyna / OWNED BY Bruce Pratt

SOFTAIL CLASS - SPONSORED BY TJ’S TAVERN, VACAVILLE
1ST PLACE 2006 Softail Deluxe / OWNED BY Kellie Monize

DRESSER CLASS/ALL MAKES - SPONSORED BY VACAVILLE
V-TWIN “IN MEMORY OF TOM WATSON”, VACAVILLE

1ST PLACE 2002 HD FLHT / OWNED BY Steve Linstad

TRIKES/SIDECARS CLASS - SPONSORED BY CITY TOW & TRANSPORT, VACAVILLE
1ST PLACE WINNER 1939 HD Knucklehead / OWNED BY Steve Bone

SPORTSTERS CLASS - SPONSORED BY ROAD TRIP BAR & GRILL, CAPAY VALLEY
1ST PLACE WINNER 2018 Sportster 48 Special / OWNED BY Douglas Dewid

FXR CLASS - SPONSORED BY LD CYCLE, VACAVILLE
1ST PLACE WINNER FXR Knuckle / OWNED BY Raymond Brown

SHOP CUSTOM CLASS - SPONSORED BY BARBER JOE’S, VACAVILLE
1ST PLACE WINNER 2005 Custom Chopper / OWNED BY Sam Fernandez

RAT BIKE CLASS- SPONSORED BY AUDIO TO GO, VACAVILLE
1ST PLACE WINNER 1974 HD FXE /OWNED BY Don Garcia

YOUTH CLASS/12 & UNDER- SPONSORED BY WATTCO EQUIPMENT INC., FAIRFIELD
1ST PLACE WINNER 2015 Kidster / OWNED BY Caleb Palmer

BEST IN SHOW - SPONSORED BY EAGLE EYE ENGRAVING
2012 Dyna / Vacaville V-Twin - Sam Johnson

Check out ‘Hot Rods & Harley’s in NorCal’

video on at

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EVENT

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7th Annual

Forever
Freedom Run

May 19 (Penryn): It was a bit of a stormy day with a couple
events in the area canceling due to rain in the forecast. But
not this one, it was rain or shine as the Grateful Ones MC
powered forward with the plans for their 7th annual event.
As it turned out, the weatherman was correct but that did
not stop a large crowd from turning up at the Valencia Club
for the end of the ride festivities. Plenty of food, drinks and a
large raffle give away with some very cool schwag that club
members collected prior to the event.

We jumped at the opportunity to purchase our 2nd
Amendment raffle tickets from the club. In the past, it was
an actual fire arm (of some type or another) give-away; but
because some of you out there (ahem) are not allowed to
own a fire arm anymore - the club decided to open it up.
Now the winner can choose what they want to get with a
gift certificate from Bass Pro Shop for $1000! ‘Grate’ idea
guys! Well Terri and I stayed dry until we decided to ride
home which was also the time the sky decided to open up.
We didn’t mind though - it was a fun day hanging out with old
friends.
Article and photos by Stan Hill

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It seems like many riders out there got their start
on two motorized wheels by way of dirt bikes or
motocross. I am in that group, although the bikes
I was riding back in 1972 were much different than
the dirt bikes today. When the owner and builder
of this bike told me that he had built this bike as
somewhat of a tribute to his motocross past - it all
made sense. The flashy colors may not be your cup
of tea, but you have to admit that this bike does hold
on to the traditions of the motocross world. And I am
sure many of you will have fond memories of how you
got started with your love of all things motorcycles.
Chad builds his bikes at home in his spare time, with
the occasional help from his kids. It’s good to see
that this is a family affair and the kids get to spend
quality time with dad and learn some skills along the
way that will be a lifelong asset.

Article and photos by Stan Hill

continued...

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BIKE SPECS

BIKE: 2008 Harley Davidson FXDC
BUILDER: M8_ORIGINAL_REP_209
OWNER: MXO/NRC
ENGINE: 103ci 211cams & tuned
AIR CLEANER: Arlen Ness Monster Sucker
PIPES: D.R. Fab per Chad
FORKS: Showa, 4 Tubes custom internals
REAR SHOCKS: Fox Racing Piggy Backs
WHEELS: Switchblade mag 19” front 17” rear
BRAKES FRONT: 15” Arlen Ness with Chrome rotor
BRAKES BACK: Arlen Ness Chrome rotor
BARS: Lucky Daves 14” San Diego bars
GRIPS: Renthal dirt bike
MIRRORS: Harley Davidson Dominion
RIDER PEGS: FLO
HEADLIGHT: Rigid Industries light bar
TAIL LIGHT: Alloy Art
BLINKERS: KG3 Front
FENDERS FRONT: Swap Meet Special
FENDERS REAR: BOB
SEAT BMC
PAINTER: MXO
COLOR: House of Black with Euro
STRIPER: MXO
AIRBRUSH: MXO
POWDER COAT: Show off Powdercoat
OTHER: SPECIAL MADE # PLATE BY MXO

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42nd REDWOOD RUN

June 7-8 (Garberville): Once a year in the Humboldt
County Redwoods is one of Northern California’s
must ride events of the year - the Redwood Run.
Bikers everywhere, start gearing up months in
advance. By the time you fire up your bike and head
up Hwy 101 to the Garberville exit you already know
what the Run schedule is, along with the band line-
up and you know it’s going to be one hell of a great
time with friends and other bikers.

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This year was the 42nd year of another kickass biker style party in the

Redwoods. Ten Bands, biker games, lots of vendors, food, alcohol and this

year with the new cannabis law in effect, there was as Gethen Jenkins calls

‘em “left handed cigarettes”, with a cannabis vendor on site and a dispensary

across the street. A crowd favorite are the ladies - young and old on stage

in wet t-shirts, painted on bras, or just no bra at all. You get the picture!

A big shout out to Kiwanis International, MMA and all the sponsors that made

this years run possible. CONTINUED...

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A huge thank you to the Redwood Run Team, the
three radio stations broadcasting live from the press
tent, keeping the listeners informed and interviewing
the bands as they came off stage, the many
photographers, both professional and hobbyist that
recorded the run through imagery. The back stage
personnel, stage techs, roadies, lighting and sound
people. To all the bands that shared their extreme
musical talents with us all.

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One more thanks goes to the
hundreds of bikers that rumble
through the Redwoods every
year to keep this fantastic run
alive! See Ya Next Year!
Article and photos contributed
by Taleah Ebey. Additional
photos contributed by Angelia
McCrary and Tina Oakland.

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We all go through it now and again. We have ups and Lord. Maybe it’s time for a change? Maybe it’s time to start
downs that occur in our lives that can make us very livin’ the life you were called to live? There is freedom in that.
happy and sometimes, take us down a very dark It reminds of the David Bowie song, “Changes”. It tells the
road. No one is immune from walking this road we call life. classic story of someone actually hiding from themselves.
And depending on some of our choices, this can physically Running wild and ending up on every dead-end street. Then
direct the path we are walking today. It can tell the story of turning to face himself, he never catches a glimpse as his
our career, sometimes our marriage, our state of mind, our fear keeps him running away rather than taking the test.
happiness, our financial security, where we call home, and The song brings back many memories for me as it told the
the list could go on and on. story of my past, but once I stopped, turned and really faced
myself, my whole world changed. My prayer for you is that
If we currently are unhappy with the path we are on or you turn to face yourself, slow down, take an inventory of
where some of our choices have led us to; know that we your life, and if you see a faker, have the courage enough to
do not have to stay on that road, if we do not want to. We change. “Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes…” See you at Thunder Road!
have the power to change directions, change our path,
change our circumstances, and begin to pursue everything “Still don’t know what I was waiting for, and my time
we really want in life. Now I am not saying it is going to was runnin’ wild - A million dead end streets. And Every
be easy, but I can guarantee it is possible. It not going to time I thought I’d got it made; it seems the taste was not
be easy because the hardest thing anyone has to do is to so sweet. So, I turned myself to face me, but I’ve never
really look at themselves in the mirror and come to grips that caught a glimpse, how the others must see a faker - I’m
they are exactly where they are by the choices they have much to fast to take that test. Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes, turn and
made. Looking at ourselves in the mirror and becoming face the strange. Ch-Ch-Changes, don’t want to be a richer
brutally honest with ourselves is pretty darn scary - even for man. CH-CH-Changes, turn and face the strange. Ch-Ch-
the biggest, baddest hombres out there. If it was that easy, Changes, there’s gonna have to be a different man. Time
everyone would be living the life they really want to be living. may change me, but I can’t trace time.
Right?
2 Corinthians 3:17 “For the Lord is the spirit
We can fool people as we walk down this path, but the and wherever the spirit of the lord is, there is
real story is actually told on the inside. Every time we look freedom.” (NLT)
in the mirror, are we looking at the truth or are we looking at
the faker. Believe me when I say you can fool a lot of people “Never Ride Alone”
and you can even fool yourself, but you will never fool the
Pastor Johnny Lujan

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It’s All About The
Ride: Mike Corbin

Provided by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys

April 2019 (Hollister) “Mine is the I count seats,” he said.
test butt that keeps things moving,”
Corbin joked. Live long enough and One of the earliest events that
everyone will experience regret and shaped Corbin and set him on his
irony. In my case, both regret and journey to becoming a key player
irony are forever linked to a brilliant in the motorcycle industry was the
red 2000 Suzuki Intruder with its release of the movie, The Wild One. “I
custom-made black and red Corbin was 10 when it came out in 1953,” he
saddle. I really loved that Intruder, said. “My father forbid me to do three
but after one-too-many close calls things: smoke cigarettes, drink beer,
on Los Angeles freeways, I decided and to see The Wild One. So I stole his
to hang up my dreams of long cigarettes and beer and watched The
rides on winding backroads aboard Wild One every time it came to town.
my magic cruiser. So, I sold it one I wanted to be like Johnny [Marlon
spring day and watched sadly as Brando’s character, Johnny Strabler.
the new owner road away without a He was like the toughest guy and he
backward glance. was free. He could roam around on his
Triumph and do whatever he wanted.
How could I have known that within months, I would move to I was from an Irish immigrant family and I was trying to be an
Hollister, Calif., “Home of the American biker,” with hundreds of American and get into whatever was happening next. At that
miles of backroads perfect for long rides through some of the most age, I saw guys like Johnny as ‘ancient iron.’”
picturesque county in the state? And ironies of ironies, I would
never have guessed I would become acquainted with one of the It was almost a matter of pride for Corbin to defy his father,
most iconic names in the biker world: Mike Corbin, the very same so he took his rebel ways to the next step when he enlisted in
Corbin who designed and constructed that aerodynamic saddle on the Navy during the Vietnam War. He packed a sleeping bag,
my dearly departed Intruder. toothbrush, and hopped aboard his 1959 Triumph Bonneville.
He drove from his home in Gardner, Mass. to Alameda, Calif.,
To say Mike Corbin makes motorcycle seats is not to know and his new home, the aircraft carrier, USS Ranger. Whenever
the man. You wouldn’t exactly call him young now, but Corbin the ship was in port in San Francisco, Corbin would take the
certainly isn’t old when it comes to his enthusiasm and grit short drive into Oakland, where he hoped to see another rebel
concerning all things related to motorcycles. To visit his facility he admired—Sonny Barger, a founding member of the Oakland
in Hollister is to be exposed to the past in his showroom and chapter of the Hell’s Angels. “I first started hearing about the
The Wizard Café with its vintage photos of biker movies and Hell’s Angels in the late 50s,” Corbin said. “I admired them, but I
even an experimental car hanging from the ceiling, as well as didn’t want to be one because I didn’t think I was tough enough.
busy production line where you can ride in and have a new Sonny was like the real Johnny to me.”
saddle custom-built as you wait.
It was during this time that Corbin began tinkering around
There’s also that electric-powered motorcycle. What’s that
all about? Corbin set the world land-speed record in 1974 with building seats for his motorcycle. One of his friends asked
of 165.387 mph, on a bike aptly named Quicksilver, making
him the fastest man alive on a two-wheeled, electric-powered him to make a seat for his Harley Sportster. His friend was so
vehicle.  Mike’s land speed record stood for 38 years until 2012.
happy with his new seat that he showed it to the owner of the
Corbin may no longer be setting speed records, but no one
who knows him would say he has slowed down in setting local Harley-Davidson shop. Seeing the sales potential in the
standards for innovation and pure poetry in design when it
comes to motorcycle seats. In an industry that he arguably seats, the owner asked Corbin to make more seats. Corbin said
invented, Corbin has remained the dominant player for 51
years. those seats changed his life. Continued….

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Ladies In Leather: Devin Elkins

My name is Devin; I am third
generation Elkins rider. I
have always been around
motorcycles. I grew up around my
grandpa who has been riding over
54 years and has 5 motorcycles.
I have spent many days in my
dad’s motorcycle shop. Dad got
his first motorcycle and started
riding when he was 4 years old
and now has been riding for 44
years and has 13 motorcycles.
I have spent most of my riding time
on the back of my mom’s Harley
taking trips with the family and going on runs. It is now my time to ride; I took the riders course last year and
now I have my first Harley and my dream Harley. This bike was sitting on the show room floor for over a year
just waiting for me to buy it. I have my riding experience on a Honda Rebel and will be spending more time on it
before switching over to my Harley 48. Can’t wait to be riding on my own Harley in the Elkins pack. As Grandpa
says “ride on and keep the shiny side up!”

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Jethro and Souix Andre E and O Bowl Jake and Gloria

16th Annual Humboldt County Fog Dogs took first place
Fog Dogs Pool Tournament
EVENT
May 18 (McKinleyville): Fog Dogs of Humboldt held their
annual pool tournament at E&O Lanes.

This year’s event benefited The Boys and Girls Club of the
Redwoods. Excellent weather and lots of support from the

bike community made this event a success.
Article and photos contributed by Tina Oakland /

Awesome Photography

First and 2nd place winners

Great supporters has the Fog Dogs
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Picked up a hitch-hiker. Seemed like a nice guy. A: Childbirth.
After a few miles down the road he asked me if I wasn’t
afraid that he might be a serial killer? Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody
I told him that the odds of two serial killers being that sometimes she’s borderline irrational.
in the exact same car was extremely unlikely.
A: So, what’s your question?
--------------------------------------------------------------
A teenager, wanting to earn some extra money for the sum- Q: My childbirth instructor says it’s not pain I’ll feel
mer after listening to her parents telling her that at her age during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
there were no high paying jobs for being on social media
practically all day long and she needed to go back to “old A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be
school” tactics, decided to hire herself out as a “handy called an air current.
gal”.
She started in a nearby well-to-do neighborhood. She Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
knocked on the very first door and asked the owner if he A: Right after you find out you’re pregnant.
had any “handy gal” jobs for her to do.
“Well, I guess we could use someone to paint the porch”, Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the room while my
he said. “How much will you charge me?” wife is in labor?
Delighted, the girl quickly said “How about $50. bucks?” A: Not unless the word ‘alimony’ doesn’t give you
The man agreed and told her that the paint brushes and
everything she needed was in a corner of the garage. The great concern.
man’s wife, whom had overhead the conversation asked
her husband, Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering
“Does she realize that our porch goes all the way around from childbirth?
the house?” The man replied, “That’s a bit cynical isn’t
it?”. The wife quickly agreed by saying, “You’re right, my A: Yes, pregnancy.
gosh, I guess I’ve just heard too many stories from the
neighborhood Moms”. Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
Later that day the girl came to the door again to collect A: Not if you change the baby’s diaper really fast!
her money. “Wow, finished already?” the husband asked.
“Yes” she replied, “and I even had enough paint to give it Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my
two coats.” Impressed the man reached into his pocket wife begin to feel normal again?
and pulled out a $50. bill, along w/ a $20. for a tip. The
girl thanked him and said to please refer his friends, and A: Remove the word ‘normal’ from your vocabulary.
turning away casually stated, “Oh, and by the way, it’s not ---------------------------------------------------------------
a Porch, it’s a Lexus.”
Paddy has broken his leg and Mick comes round to check
-------------------------------------------------------------- on him. “Aye, says Paddy, I’m glad you’re here. Go grab my
Sex Education Class: Teacher: Tell me the difference be- slippers upstairs will ya’ then, my fookin’ feet are freezing”.
tween a Callgirl, Girlfriend and Wife. Lil’ Joey yells out, Mick goes upstairs and passes the open door of Paddy’s
“That’s easy....Prepaid, Postpaid and Unlimited. twin daughters home visiting whom partied hard the night
before, lying in bed barely awake. Mick quickly says, “Your
-------------------------------------------------------------- Dad sent me up here to have sex with the both of you
Pregnancy Q&A (in case you were wondering) then”. The one says, “Get out with ya’, prove it”. Mick yells
Q: Should I have a baby after 35? down, “Paddy, both of them?” Paddy yells back, “Of course
A: No, 35 children is definitely enough. both of them, what’s the point of fookin’ one?!”
Q: I’m two months pregnant now. When will my Paddy & Mick are in the Pub talking about their sex life
when Paddy boasts “The wife and me we get it on like rab-
baby move? bits almost every night”. “You lucky turd” replies Mick, “I
A: With any luck, right after he graduates. only get it once a month, and then I call it ‘The Bruce Lee’
Q: What is the most reliable method to determine night”. Paddy quickly asks,
“Why the hell do you call it that then?” Mick leans back in
a baby’s sex? his barstool and says very seriously, “Aye, because it’s the
only night I enter the dragon”!!

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Winters, CA 95694 Yuba City, CA 95991 4201 Sunrise Blvd – Suite B
Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Featherbed Railroad Bed
(530) 441-BEER (2337) (888) 693-4509 & Breakfast Resort
800-800-0965 /
Kenny’s Bar & Grill 916-200-1000 www.featherbedrailroad.com
www.kennysbarandgrill.com 2870 Lakeshore Blvd
Nice, CA 95464
721 East Street (707)274-8378
Woodland, CA 95776

(530) 662-3634

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