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385 Wales Drive #B
Folsom, CA 95630 One year ago in March - all of our lives changed
Office: 530.368.6579 or 530.305.7992 pretty dramatically as we all started to learn
Fax: 530-831-4758 about the virus that was spreading across the
Email: [email protected] world. Most of us at the time never dreamed just how
Website: www.thunderroadsnorcal.com much our lives were about to change as mandates and
lockdown orders went out and businesses were forced to
Northern California shut down. Thankfully most in the motorcycle business
State Editors / Owners were insulated to some degree from the shutdowns as
motorcycles were deemed to be essential as a lot of us
Stan & Terri Hill use them for transportation. Plus we were also riding at
least as much as before or maybe even more. And that
On The Cover: would make sense, after being cooped up with nowhere
to go. I cannot think of a better way to blow off some
Bike provided by Binford’s Custom Cycles in Manteca. steam or put me back into a positive frame of mind than
Photo by Stan Hill / Model: Krys Kitten. Article on pages 20-24 a scenic back country motorcycle ride. And from what
we can tell, many of you were feeling the same way.
Art Director/Layout & Design Although we are all missing out on a bunch of social
Meredith Hancock – Hancock Media opportunities to gather with no events and our favorite
biker bars and hangouts shut down. But if you get right
Contributing Writers down to it - riding a motorcycle is basically an individual
activity. So in many ways, we more fortunate than most
Ride Destination to have an outlet like this to enjoy while most people
Chuck & Cindy Loseth were stuck inside binge watching Netflix and TV show
reruns – while we were out carving up the twisties of our
Thunder Road Biker Church favorite roads.
Pastor Johnny Lujan Nevertheless I know that we have all been affected by
this, some with health issues, and so many losing jobs
On The Road and/or businesses. This past year has been a tragedy
Roxanne & Wild Bill Hill and one that we have not yet been able to see all the
damage that has been done. I know that there are a lot
Biker Band Revue of different views out there about this whole thing, but for
Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios me personally I am glad to see the local CA politicians
starting to feel the heat from ‘We The People’ for their
Road Trippin’ mismanagement and bad decision making. I get the
Gary & Mary Hoffman feeling that they are starting to worry a bit about their
jobs and losing their positions of power at the next ballot
Open Road Toon box opportunity. Until then, we vote that we all turn off
Don ‘Thunder’ Baggett the news and rev up our motors and hit the road every
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We are already rolling through a new year at biker etiquettes are in there. On the contrary, if we
warp speed. We have had some amazing are not receiving these fruits or the 8-character traits
weather already and lots of miles being put from others, we may not be showing them ourselves.
down on the asphalt. What a great time to wrap up It is so easy to blame others, point out the faults of
the past 8 or 9 months as we have been discussing others, or point out the splinter in another person’s
the 8 rules of old school biker etiquette. They were eye, all while forgetting the other three fingers are
listed in order as: Respect, Honor, Loyalty, Honesty, pointing to the 2-by-4 sticking out of our own eye.
Integrity, Trust, Courtesy, and Charity. When we look at It is not rocket science and something anyone can
these 8 mandatory traits of old school biker etiquette, practice and adapt to. It is the basic principle of
we realize they are just not for bikers to live by, but sowing and reaping. If you want more respect, show
for everyone to live by. These were once the standard more respect. If you want more honor, be honorable.
of our society that were adapted into what old school If you want others to be more loyal, show them
bikers wanted and mandated for their clubs. loyalty. If you want more honesty, integrity and trust,
These are basically old school character traits that then become more honest, more integrity minded
for many have been left by the way side. If you were and trustworthy. If you want to have others show you
to ask almost anyone on the planet if they would like more courtesy, then become more charitable toward
to have a spouse with these traits, a friend with these others. The principle? You get what you plant! Plant
traits, a parent with these traits, an employee with the good seeds of character and the law says the
these traits, or even a boss with these traits - the good fruit will appear. It’s a principle.
answer would be an astounding YES! Trust, honor, It has been an honor sharing my thoughts with all
honesty and loyalty seem to be traits of convenience of you. I have been riding since 1981 and have
these days and not mandates of character. Although definitely seen the change in biker etiquette. The
the grass seems greener on the other side, many coolest thing is when you meet an old school biker,
will lie, cheat and steal to get there, but once they you can witness all 8 of these character traits before
get there, their own deceitfulness turns the grass he even says a word. Now that is old school. Let’s
brown and withers away. Not many stay with the Get Back There!
same team, same job, same career, same ministry, Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
or even the same church for a significant amount of peace, forgiveness, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
time anymore. gentleness and self-control. Against such things there
Respect, integrity, courtesy and charity for many is no law.
seem to be a burden. Through the hardships of
life, we become bitter towards others successes “Never Ride Alone”
and become numb to those that still suffer. There Pastor Johnny Lujan
is nothing more pathetic than the ability to help
someone and don’t. To have an overabundance and
not give, or to show courtesy to someone and don’t.
The 8-character traits are the basis of all things good.
In scripture, it is very clear about accumulating the
good fruits of the spirit and many of the 8 old school

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RIDE DESTINATION:

Monterey - Pacific Grove – Carmel Valley

Coastal View
Off 17 Mile

Well folks, another month has rolled by. Goes way can ride down again.
too fast! But that does mean we’ve been on another
adventure. This time, it was down to the Monterey After a nice drive through Hollister, we pulled into Monterey
Peninsula, more specifically, Pacific Grove. and then made it over to Cannery Row. We wandered around
a bit and then decided to hit the Fish Hopper for a bite to eat.
The last couple of times we were down that way, we were A beautiful setting right above the beach. Cindy had the
on the bike, which means we were unable to do the 17 Mile bacon-wrapped scallops, I had the coconut prawns. We sat
Drive. No motorcycles are allowed on this section. In the out on the benches facing the ocean and shared some of our
past, when we wanted to bring our dogs along, Cindy would lunch with our newfound seagull friends.
drive, and I would ride. Then we would have both vehicles
with us. But, since Cindy had her neck surgery, she couldn’t After an enjoyable meal, we made our way up the coast
ride anyway, so, we just caged it this month. Not quite the and hung out at Lover’s Point for a while. We then we
same, but we were still able to check things out for when we continued on, stopping at the Polly Klaus Memorial Bench.
You might remember in 1993 she was kidnapped from her

17 Mile Drive House Off 17 Mile

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Bench Polly Klaas

John Denver Plaque

Kissing Rock

home in nearby Petaluma during a slumber party. Her body Lighthouse Lodge
was found later off 101 near Cloverdale. She was just 12
years old. Her killer is still on death row. The grandparents,
who live nearby, put up the memorial.

Our next stop along Ocean View Blvd would be the Kissing
Rock. This is a rock formation a little way off the shore that
looks like two rocks with protruding lips, kissing.

Up a bit further along is the John Denver Memorial Plaque.
It’s a metal plaque with his picture mounted to one of the
coastal rocks. In 1997, not too far offshore, he crashed his
newly purchased plane into Monterey Bay. Sadly, he did not
survive. Some of us oldies remember his big hits like Rocky
Mountain High, Take Me Home, Country Roads, Thank God
I’m a Country Boy, and Annie’s Song.

Since Lighthouse Avenue is right at the memorial, we

drove up the road a bit to the Lighthouse Lodge and Cottages

(www.lighthouselodgecottages.com) That’s where we would

spend the next couple of nights. We stayed on the Lodge

side. There are some fancier cottages right across the

street. Our room was very pleasant. Nice balcony, fireplace,

fridge, and a very comfy bed. Now settled in, it was time to

head out again. We found our way to the entrance to 17 Mile

Drive, paid the $10 entrance fee and had a great afternoon Point Pinos Lighthouse

along the coast. CONTINUED...

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Wow! It had been a long while since we were Lone Cypress
through here and we kind of forgot just how Monarch Sanctuary
beautiful it is. The rocky coastline, the waves
crashing, the cool breeze and salt air - just a Talbott Motorcycle
wonderful experience. Museum

There are many, many viewpoints along the
route. Each of them with their own perspective.
Our favorite was probably the Lone Cypress scenic
overlook. It was beautiful.

On our way back, we stopped at the Monarch
Grove Butterfly Sanctuary. Pacific Grove is
called “Butterfly Town” because of the migration
of Monarch butterflies to this area. From October
through February, they migrate here because of
the perfect climate and the shelter provided by the
eucalyptus trees and Monterey pines. They need to
winter in the moderate weather that this sanctuary
provides. We didn’t see many butterflies, but were
told that, because of all the fires, it had affected
their migration patterns this year.

Back at our home away from home, we kicked
it for the evening after enjoying a fine dinner from
Max’s Grill downtown. Since we had the car, I
brought along my clubs and the next day we hit
the links in Pacific Grove. Beautiful course, very
scenic. They call it “the poor man’s Pebble Beach.”
One of the nicest things was all the deer. They
seemed to be everywhere. Even bucks, which
you don’t normally see anywhere. I always look
forward to our little golf outings. I whack the ball
around; Cindy drives the cart and drinks a beer (or
two)

There are some nice places to eat in Carmel
Valley if you so desire. There is also the Moto
Talbott Motorcycle Museum (www.mototalbott.
com) It was closed the day we were there.
Bummer! Definitely want to check it out the next
time we’re through there.

Later, we went out and previewed a future
ride. Highway 1 South will take you down to
Carmel Valley Road. This twisty, scenic road
will take you through Carmel Valley and then on
through to Greenfield on Highway 101. This road
would definitely be a lot of fun! Once you reach
Greenfield, you can take 101 up to Salinas and
SR68 back to Pacific Grove. Boring! Nothing but
flat agricultural land to Salinas and quite a bit of
traffic on 68. My recommendation would be that
when you reach the Green Bridge a few miles
outside of Greenfield, turn around and double the
fun by going back in the opposite direction!

Back at the Lodge, we lit the fire, popped a bottle
and enjoyed the rest of our stay. Really looking
forward to our return trip.

Article contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth
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A LITTLE VOICE IN MY HEAD SAID ~
“DON’T LOOK BACK- YOU CAN NEVER LOOK BACK”

Words from the song make his move to get ahead of her actions. He gunned it
“Boys of Summer” ~ past her and unfortunately gave her no more thought after
and in our case, the that. The “unfortunate” part was that he eventually came to
boys of summer should listen to a stop light at a large intersection on Fair Oaks Boulevard
that voice in our heads- and NOT and he didn’t think to continue to check the upcoming traffic to
believe the words of the song. his rear. The woman blasted him in the back of his Harley at
Indeed, we who ride motorcycles 45 miles-per-hour! He had come to the intersection, stopped
are the boys and girls of summer, in the slow lane, and was suddenly rocketed across four lands-
for it is during this season of the ending up in the trash of his crumpled motorcycle against the
year we are on our bikes more light standard on the opposite corner. Of course the Harley
hours than at any other time. The was mostly scrap that you could pick up with a shovel, and
weather is great, our spirits are unfortunately for Jim most of his back was in a similar condition
high and we want nothing more and he would never recover in the ensuing years prior to his
than to have that steel between death. Between the lingering effects of the” Orange” from Viet
our legs, and the wind in our Nam and the mashing he got in this tragic accident- BOTH
faces. And with that we become COMING QUIETLY FROM BEHIND- death ended up taking
the unwitting target of the morons him way too soon. “Don’t look back- you can never look back”~
who drive cars and trucks- who Don’t believe it, don’t practice it, don’t’ die because of it. We
seem not to notice our presence. have our faces in the wind when we ride, and we try to keep
Once again I’ve come into the certain optimism in our riding. But, death rides a silent pale
sights of one of those drivers- horse from behind, and if we don’t use the mirrors and a quick
and almost ended up as ‘grill look over our shoulders- we can be eaten by it in an instant!
work’! ~ I had just turned right off Ride fast, ride safe, and don’t let them get you from either
a four-lane major thoroughfare side—Look back, stay alive, get home well.
onto a two lane street with a
gas station on the far corner. I Article contributed by Frank Medicine Wolf Springer / Think
immediately switched my turn a good thought!
signal from right-turn to left-turn
blinker. Coming to the end of the 5 car queue at the stop light
on that side street, I began to swing into my left turn from that
single lane, just past the last car in line; intending to turn into
the gas station. As my bike began to lay sideways into the
turn, I caught a flash of white in my left mirror and the image
of a car passing- ON MY LEFT. It wasn’t just close- It was
THERE! Grabbing the brakes and forcing all of my weight to
the right, the big cruiser swung drastically over and the car
brushed by my left leg. Hard stopped, my bike dropped to
the asphalt…………Of course, I made the “International sign
of mutual understanding” and loudly blessed the driver with
the obligation to perform an act of extreme ‘solo sex’ upon
his or herself. It all happened so quickly that the gender of
the driver was not immediately discernable. From the 200
yards off- where the ‘concerned’ driver finally halted to view
my condition in the car’s rearview mirror, I never got to see
the face of this idiot. Much like tipping a buffalo onto its belly
for a hunting photograph, I kneed my bike back onto its tires
and finally got it started again. A little chrome scratching
on the foot-bed was the damage, but once again, I was
reassured that there is no one on the road looking out for
me- except myself! If I hadn’t had that mirror I would be at
least a mashed up old guy- and dead would have been the
heavy end of that scale. My brother Jim, some years back,
passed a woman driving noticeably erratic and he chose to

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T his bike has been in the
Binford camp since it
was new. It’s undergone
changes a few times as the
trends have changed over the
years. “It started out as a bike
going to Bonneville to try to
compete in the fastest bagger
category, but that competition
went crazy real quick! It seemed
like the Bonneville bagger class
went full bore, so fast we might
end up the laughing stock of the
salt” said owner Paul Binford of
Binford’s Custom Cycles. Big
horsepower, small block with a
shot of nitrous geared to the hilt
still would be no competition for
what they were bringing to the
salt, so Binford turn this bike
into his “daily” rider and show
bike… TVs big sound system,
all the goodies! He rode it for
several years until getting taken
out by a drunk driver on a Honda
in Sturgis 2010. Paul said he is
very lucky not to have been badly
hurt or worse by a “dildie” on a
Honda that hit him from behind
going about 45 to 50 mph! After a
day or two of nursing his injuries,
some duct tape, a couple of easy
outs and a tap and die set - Paul
was still able to enjoy his Sturgis
Rally even if his feelings were a
little hurt!

As soon as returning home, the next rebirth of this bike was underway… raked out 26” flamed
out monster! Paul rock that for a few years until trends changed yet again – “previously the bike
was built for speed, even though the motors we build today are much bigger and badder than
this rowdy 95inch” Binford stated. One of the BCC slogans is “Built to Ride” and even though the
raked bagger looked cool and seems legit, at speeds over 130 mph it was doing some funny shit
and seemed like a good way to get hurt. So Paul went with the fat front tire trend, acquiring a
21x5 blank from Yaffee Designs and brought on Ali from Sinister Wheel, who also happens to cut
all of Binford‘s well-known Knuckle Gear parts. By removing all of the rake out of the front end,
Paul stated ‘it brought the old death trap back to life!”

You can see this bike roaming the streets and highways of Norcal and hopefully all of the 2021
rallies as things return to normal. It is still his #1 ride out of his corral of bad ass rides!

Make sure if there’s anything under the sun you need for your Harley, to hit Paul up at Binford’s
Custom Cycles. They do it all from basic service work, to motor builds, paint work, bars, wheel
packages and killer sound systems. Stop by anytime at 1297 N. Main Street in Manteca or hit the
website – www.binfords.com

Photos by Stan Hill / Model: Krys Kitten

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BIKE SPECS

BIKE: 2004 Harley

BUILDER:
Binford’s Custom Cycles

OWNER: Binford’s Custom Cycles

ENGINE: H-D

BUILDER:
Binford’s Custom Cycles

IGNITION: TTS

DISPLACEMENT: 95”

BALANCING: Dark Horse

AIRCLEANER: K&N

PIPES: Thunder Header

PRIMARY: BDL

FORKS: Showa

REAR SUSPENSION: Legend Air

BRAKES: Performance Machine

WHEELS: Binford’s Knuckle 5
Spoke

BARS: Binford’s Custom Cycles
Roadglide T’s

GRIPS: Accutronix

MIRRORS: Arlen Ness

FOOT PEGS:
Binford’s Knuckle Gear

HEADLIGHT: Hog Workz

TAILLIGHT:
Binford’s Knuckle Gear

BLINKERS: Gem

FENDERS FRONT/BACK:
Native Customs/Klock Werks

SEAT: Binford’s Custom Cycles

SADDLEBAGS: Dirty Bird

SOUND SYSTEM: Binford’s

OTHER ELECTRONICS:
Alpine / JL Audio

PAINTER: Team Binford’s

COLOR: Cocaine White /
Prizmatique Money Green

POWDERCOATER:
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If You Can SeeWhat I Can See …
You Might Be Riding on the Back of a Harley

Somerset

Every Road takes us on a Ride Somerset

Even though Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow the area. We pulled over whenever there was a turn,
and predicted six more weeks of winter, the so the bikes in the back could catch up. One of those
weather during the weekend after Groundhog stops had us sitting a bit too close to roadkill. The mating
Day looked like the beginning of spring. Let us all hope season of skunks has begun. It did not matter if we were
Phil is wrong this year. After staring down Covid for 11 on a country backroad or a main street, the pungent odor
months, it will be wonderful to get out and ride as much wafting through the air was overpowering.
as possible.
We rode from Prairie City to White Rock and then to
Curt put a ride on our calendar and the accepted invites Latrobe Road. Once we turned onto Old Sacramento
went wild. The next morning, 18 bikes and 23 riders showed Road, we were out of the city. The sky was so bright
up. The plan was to take an easy ride to Somerset for blue. The sun was shining, but it was not warm. There
lunch. State restrictions prevent the restaurant from serving was a chill in the air. Before the ride started, riders were
dine in. They could only provide food ordered for take-out. talking about how to stay warm. Some were wearing
Conveniently, their outdoor patio has enough tables and their heated vests or jackets. Most riders were wearing
chairs to accommodate a group this large. On a day when their chaps too. There were some funny conversations
the weather feels like spring, outdoor lunch was perfect. going on, about chaps that do not fit as well as they
did last year. I heard laughter when someone told their
We met up at the Rocklin Harley-Davidson dealership. story about hopping on one leg trying to put the chaps
We took the backroads as much as possible. It took a while on. There were a few couples telling stories of helping
for this large group to ride through the neighborhoods, each other, pulling the two pieces of leather together
especially when not everyone caught the same red lights. and struggling to pull the zipper down. One woman
Directions for the route were available online and at the showed us how she solved her problem. She had sewn
ride meeting. Some riders might not know the roads or

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Cattle grazing on Latrobe Road new fabric into the inside thigh of her chaps. Heavy
Old Sacramento Road leather, winter weight, or Covid, whatever the
River Pines problem, as much as some hate their chaps, we all
love them too. I know from experience, if you are in
an accident, that thick leather can help save your
skin from road rash. When it is cold, your chaps will
also help to keep your legs warm, especially if they
are lined.

Riding through the country, I noticed that it is still the
season of winter. There are no open blooms on the
trees. Many of the branches are without leaves. The
trees with leaves are not full. Fields are still brown
though green grass is starting to show up. There
are no daffodils along the roadside. We are able to
cruise comfortably along the country roads because
there is minimal traffic. While cruising along, it almost
feels nostalgic to see beautiful old barns and animals
grazing in the fields.

Stay on Old Sacramento Road and the country
fields will become the open land of vineyards and
wineries. The historic gold rush town of Plymouth
settled in 1853. The Empire Building, located on
Main Street, was the old mining company’s brick
office. It is one of the few remaining structures from
the gold rush era. Known as the Gateway to the
Shenandoah Valley, Plymouth is popular for wine
produced from the grapes grown there. Traffic along
Shenandoah Road is busy with people visiting the
wineries.They come to visit, even during winter when
the grapevines are woody and have not started to
bloom. It was cold as we rode through the tall pine
trees that lined Shenandoah Road at River Pines.
A few quick turns and we reached our destination.
Everyone ordered their lunch and enjoyed eating
outdoors, spending time visiting with each other,
sitting in the sunshine. When lunch was over, we
hopped on the bikes, and took a different route
home. It was a beautiful day for a ride with friends.

If you want to enjoy this ride: Depart: Granite
Drive, Right on Sierra College Blvd., Left on
Rocklin Rd., Right on Barton Rd., Left on Cavitt
Stallman Rd., Right on Auburn Folsom Rd., Left on
Blue Ravine Rd., Right on Prairie City Rd., Left on
White Rock Rd., Right on Latrobe Rd., Left on Old
Sacramento Rd. (becomes Shenandoah Road),
Continue through the circle on Mt. Akum Rd., Right
on Omo Ranch Rd., Left on Fairplay Rd. to the

Destination. Every road takes us
on a ride … Join us

Empire Building Article and photos contributed by
Cyndee Reed Van Hooser

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Blog by Emily Chavous
Gevin Fax
BLAZES HER
OWN TRAIL

Whether riding a motorcycle or challenging norms, Gevin Fax is no Fax poses
stranger to blazing trails. on her 1980
Harley-Davidson
This lifelong lover of two wheels grew up in Los Angeles in Shovelhead,
the 1960s, a decade marked by civil rights uprisings and antiwar protests. which she has
Fax’s parents sought to give her and her siblings a leg up and a foot out since rebuilt.
the door so the kids could achieve the life they aspired to, even if the social
representation wasn’t there. Photograph courtesy
of Gevin Fax
“We were actually very poor,” Fax recalls. “We didn’t have anything but
a lot of hand-me-downs. We really weren’t able to get new clothes. We had and becoming an entry point to motorcycling for so many other women
old bicycles. But my father and my mother were insistent on making sure riders around the globe. Earlier this year, she was invited by Polaris to join
that we were exposed to things that most African American children were the company’s new Empowersports Women’s Riding Council, which was
not exposed to.” formed to increase representation, inclusion, and participation of women in
Powersports. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her partner of 25
From a young age, Fax found herself the odd one out in most extracurricular years, has a master’s degree in education, and works as a K-12 teacher. In
activities. Her skin tone aside, she was a tomboy and often the only girl. light of Covid, she now teaches physical education online, concentrating her
She’s used to surprising people. Case in point: Her first experience behind instruction on basic survival skills, health, safety, and teamwork until group
the handlebars was a minibike race against a bunch of boys. Fax was 8. She activities are permissible again.
learned the basics of the bike only minutes before approaching the starting
line. And she won her race. “That was the beginning of the end,” Fax says, We caught up with Fax to find out more about what compels her to choose
laughing. two wheels and live life in the wind.

When she was 13, her family moved to a small town in Ohio. A city slicker, What was your first bike? I started riding when I was 8, but I didn’t get
born and raised, Fax was invigorated by the wide-open spaces and the a “motorcycle” until I was 10. My dad had his own company as a painter
chance to get lost in the landscape with her younger brother riding on the and decorator, and he was working for Philip Fowler, who owned Southern
back of her dirt bike. They chased down long, rural roads and returned home Comfort Whiskey at the time. He was on a job, and Philip was giving him a
with more than a few skinned knees. That’s where she finally figured out how walk-through. My dad happened to see this moped — basically a motorbike
to work a clutch. That’s where she came into her own as a rider. — in Philip’s garage. Philip says, “We imported that from Italy five years
ago. It’s been sitting in the garage since. If your daughter can get it running,
Her first vehicle had been a moped at age 10 while living in Los Angeles. you can have it.”
Then she upgraded to the 175 Honda dirt bike. With Ohio highways
summoning Fax like a siren song, she needed something with more power. My dad brought it home on my birthday. Honestly, I didn’t know what to
“Went from the 175 to a street bike because I could go farther,” she says. “I do with it, and I didn’t know how to work on it. So, I got a guy down the
got a 1969 350 Honda twin with a two-tone tank, red and white. By the time street who worked on lawnmower engines, and we worked for hours. By the
I was in college, I’d put 100,000 miles on that thing.” third day, we got it running. I pulled the carburetor apart; pulled the engine
apart; cleaned it all up; pulled the gas tank off; cleaned it out; realized it
In the early ’80s, Fax felt like she joined new ranks with the purchase of was a two-stroke, so we had to mix gas and oil; and finally, we got it going.
her first Harley, a 1980 Shovelhead. She and her girlfriend at the time drove Frankenstein was alive!
five hours south to Kentucky to get it.
You’ve said motorcycles opened up new doors for your career. How so?
“I rode that bike all the way back from Hazard County, Kentucky, to the There were not many African American women on motorcycles, and even if
little town in Ohio that I lived in,” Fax says. “Everybody kept telling me my they were, they certainly were not on Harleys. I became kind of a unicorn. It
life was going to change after I bought the Harley. Let me tell you something: got me seen — for the first time, people were actually seeing me instead of
Everything changed. Being a female on a big V-twin, alone, I think was me being invisible. Continued…
astounding enough. The fact that I was an African American female on the
bike made it an even sweeter deal — it was like the circus came to town … To read this blog in its entirety – Go to RussBrown.com
“That motorcycle opened up more doors than I ever could have imagined.”
www.RussBrown.com
Today, Fax’s daily rider is a 2001 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic.
She also owns a 1995 Honda XR250R dirt bike and a 1999 Sportster 883
Hugger that she turned into a bobber “for banging around town.” She’s
currently rebuilding the Shovelhead.

“I chopped off the swingarm, and I turned it into a rigid frame,” she shares.
“I rebuilt the engine to a conservative 91 inch. I’m in the process of rebuilding
the transmission right now. We’re putting the frame together, welding, and
getting it ready for powder coating.”

Fax’s unabashed drive to reach for her dreams (and beyond) has led
to a life packed with accolades that include appearing on the covers of
biker magazines; starring in documentary films (Biker Women and The
Litas); performing bass with the band Klymaxx on MTV and Soul Train,

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Into a Belfast pub comes Paddy Murphy, over and asked “just how much have you had to drink
looking like he’d just been run over by a train. blondie? You’re driving like a cut monkey”. She quickly
His arm is in a sling, his nose is broken, explained about her husband’s gift of the VooDoo Dick
his face is cut and bruised and he’s walking with a limp. and what happened at home while VooDoo Dick was still
“What happened to you?” asks Sean, the bartender. in her crotch and she was twitching away. The cop threw
“Jamie O’Conner and me had a fight,” says Paddy. back his head and laughed and laughed and saiid, “Wow
“That little shite, O’Conner,” says Sean, blondie, this is going to be the best arrest story of the
“He couldn’t do all of that to you, year at the bar tonight!
he must have had something in his hand.” That’s one helluva doozie....VooDoo Dick My Ass!”
“That he did,” says Paddy, “a shovel is what he had, and
a terrible lickin’ he gave me with it.” ---------------------------------------------------------------
“Well,” says Sean, “you should have defended yourself, Knock Knock
didn’t you have something in your hand?” Who’s there?
That I did,” said Paddy. Irish!
“His wife, Kelly O’Conner’s titty, and a thing of beauty it Irish who?
was, but useless in a fight.” Irish you a truly happy St Patty’s Day!

-------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------
A blonde is sitting on a bed in an E.R. examination room
after a fender bender and the Doctor walks in and leans An Irishman went to Confession in St. Patrick’s Catholic
on the wall while reading her chart. Church.
He closes her chart and pulls out his phone to answer a “Father,” he confessed, “it has been one month since my
few work related texts. last confession. I had sex with Pussie Green twice last
After about 5 minutes the blonde is feeling rather month.”
annoyed and asks, “So what’s going on Doctor?” The Priest told the sinner, “You are forgiven. Go out and
The Doc replies, “Oh, I apologize, we’re just waiting on say three Hail Mary’s.”
your x-ray.” Soon thereafter, another Irishman entered the
The blonde replies, “But I’ve never dated anyone named Ray.” confessional, “Father, it has been two months since my
last confession. I’ve had sex with Pussie Green twice a
-------------------------------------------------------------- week for the past two months.”
An older and wiser businessman was getting ready to This time, the Priest questioned, “Who is this Pussie
go on a long business trip. He knew his much, much Green?”
younger, lovely wife would have a difficult time being “A new woman in the neighborhood,” the sinner replied.
faithful while he was gone so he decided to go to a sex “Very well,” sighed the Priest, “go and say ten Hail
shop to find something to entertain his young wife. Mary’s.”
An even wiser and older Chinese man listened to his At mass the next Christmas morning, as the Priest
dilemma, reached under the counter and produced prepared to deliver the sermon, a tall, voluptuous,
an ancient, beautifully carved box where inside was a drop-dead gorgeous redheaded woman entered the
bright red dildo. He told the businessman it was called sanctuary. The eyes of every man in the church fell upon
VooDoo Dick. He commanded ‘Voo Doo Dick, the door!” her as she slowly sashayed up the aisle and sat down
VooDoo Dick flew through the air and started screwing right in front the Priest. Her dress was bright green and
the keyhole. The wise man yelled ‘VooDoo Dick” return very short, and she wore matching, shiny emerald-green
to your home.” shoes.
It floated back into its’ box. The businessman took it The Priest and the altar boy gasped as the woman in the
home and told his wife the command of “VooDoo Dick, green dress and matching green shoes whom sat with
My Vagina!”. He departed for his trip w/o telling her her legs spread slightly apart, but just enough to realize
the ‘Return to Home’ command. When she 1st used it she wasn’t wearing any panties.
VooDoo Dick screwed her for two hours straight and The Priest whispered out the side of his mouth to the
the woman barely made it to her car to drive to the E.R. altar boy, “Would that be Pussie Green then?” The altar
but was having orgasms while driving to the hospital boy replied with all honesty, “Father, I believe that’s just
and swaying all over the road. A big burly cop pulled her the reflection off her shoes!”

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MAY 2021
MARCH 27
12th Annual RABBIT RUN MAY 30
MARYSVILLE 13th Annual MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SWAP MEET
Presented by Sisters of Scota Womens Motorcycle Club. Sign- CHICO
Ins:9am-10am. Gold Eagle Market#2 - 11269 Loma Rica Rd. $20per Presented by Antique Motorcycle Club of America – Ishi Chapter.
person / $30 couple. Run Pin to the first 50 participants. For 12 Located at Elks Lodge #423 – 1705 Manzanita Avenue. 7:30am
years, Sisters of Scota W.M.C a 501(c)(3) has hosted the Rabbit Run – 2pm Free Ride in Bike Show – Open to all. Vendors 20’x20’
fundraiser benefiting EA Family services a 501(c)(3) corporation and Space $30 / Vendor set up starts at 7am. For more information:
Foster Family Agency to help foster children attend summer camp, Rick (707) 292-3033 / Gordon (530) 570-5136
at Camp Rockin “U”. Festivities include pancake breakfast and bike
blessing by Christian Motorcyclist Association, a Pack ride to Lake JUNE 2021
Francis RV Resort -13919 Lake Francis Road in Dobbins. Live
music by the Swankmasters, ride-in bike show, raffles and a specially JUNE 4-6
prepared holiday luncheon. Rain or shine. For more information: STREET VIBRATIONS Spring Rally
Banshee (530) 740-3258 / [email protected] RENO, NEVADA
Presented by Roadshows,Inc. 12 Noon – Free. Motorcycle
MARCH 27 rally open to all makes and models featuring live bands, bike
Boozefighter 6 BIKE BLESSING show, poker run, scavenger hunt, slow bike races, stunt shows
GRASS VALLEY and more than 100 vendors. Staged in downtown Reno, Reno
Presented by Boozefighters Chapter 6. Located at Dew Drop Inn Harley-Davidson, Virginia City, Carson Harley-Davidson, Carson
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FORTUNA
JULY 2-4 MMA Division 3 Monthly Meeting
HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE RALLY Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Funky
HOLLISTER Monkey Restaurant – 1875 Riverwalk Dr. 6:30pm The
Presented by Roadshows,Inc. 12 Noon – Free. Motorcycle Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
rally open to all makes and models featuring live bands, bike rights organization in the State of California. Please join us
show, slow bike races, stunt shows and more than 100 vendors. to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our
Staged in downtown Hollister. For more information: admin@ rights to ride free.
roadshowsreno.com
2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
SEPTEMBER 2021 MARYSVILLE
MMA Division 1 Monthly Meeting
SEPTEMBER 23-26 Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – NEW
STREET VIBRATIONS Fall Rally LOCATION Stassis 4th Ward Tavern – 102 7th Street. 7pm. The
RENO, NEVADA Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights
Presented by Roadshows,Inc. 12 Noon – Free. Motorcycle organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn
rally open to all makes and models featuring live bands, bike about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to
show, poker run, scavenger hunt, slow bike races, stunt shows ride free. For more information: [email protected]
and more than 100 vendors. Staged in downtown Reno, Reno
Harley-Davidson, Virginia City, Carson Harley-Davidson, Carson 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Motorsports, Lake Tahoe. For more information: admin@ FOLSOM
roadshowsreno.com Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting
Presented by Folsom HOG – Canyon Grill & Ale House - 9580
OPEN HOUSE Oak Avenue Parkway #8. Come early and have dinner, 6pm.
Organized reports and activities at 6:30pm. Share info on
2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH great rides, discuss upcoming events, hear the latest news
SUTTER CREEK from the Folsom dealership, and the RAFFLE. For more
American Legion Riders Meeting information: www.folsomhog.org / webmaster@folsomhog.
Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American org
Legion Drive – 6:30pm.
3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH PENRYN
DIAMOND SPRINGS MMA Division 16 Monthly Meeting
MMA Division 21 Monthly Meeting Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Valencia
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – NEW Club – 2162 Taylor Rd. 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle
LOCATION Medina’s Irish Pub - 687 Pleasant Valley Rd 7pm. Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the
The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming
rights organization in the State of California. Please join us legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free.
to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our
rights to ride free. 4th TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
SOUTH SACRAMENTO
1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MMA Division 14 Monthly Meeting
FT BRAGG Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Swiss Buda
ALR Chapter 96 Monthly Meeting – 2342 Fruitridge Rd. 7pm
Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 96. The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle
Veterans Administration Building – 360 North Harrison rights organization in the State of California. Please join us
Street. 6pm. For more information: Gary (907) 230-5857 / to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our
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Presented by Redding Harley Owners Group - LuLu’s Church - Facebook LIVE 7pm-8pm
Restaurant - 2230 Pine Street. 7pm. Meeting is free to
all who wish to attend. Come early and get the world’s 1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
best clams! For more information: ernie@reddingharley- WOODLAND
davidson.com BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall – 345
3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH W. Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to the public.
ROCKLIN (530) 848-2090 with any questions.
Monthly HOG Chapter Meeting
Presented by Sierra Thunder HOG Chapter. Rocklin Harley- 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
Davidson- 4401 Granite Drive. 7pm. Social Distancing FAIRFIELD
respected, bring your own chair. For more information: OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House – 748
[email protected] /(916) 791-4443 landline N. Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact Joe 707-
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MMA Division 2 Monthly Meeting 3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Barn VALLEJO
Café - 8976 Grant Line Rd. 7pm The Modified Motorcycle OPEN HOUSE Presented by Hellbent MC 707 Crew – 100
Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the Lincoln Rd. E - 8pm. Come one come all! Our house is open
State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming to start your weekend off right, join us for our Open House
legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. night.
4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
CHICO EVERY SATURDAY
MMA Division 23 Monthly Meeting SACRAMENTO
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Sierra Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open House to the
Steel Harley Davidson – 1501 Mangrove Ave. 7pm. The Biker Community – 3418 Auburn Blvd on Saturday nights
Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights – 6pm. / No Cover Charge. Come Join the MSMC and other
organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn motorcycle enthusiasts where we enjoy good entertainment,
about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to cold drinks, and good food. For more information: Spit Shine
ride free. (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015.
4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
PALO CEDRO 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
MMA Division 24 Monthly Meeting AUBURN
Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Goodtimes MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING Presented by Gold Country
Pizza – 22049 Old 44 Drive 8734. 7pm. The Modified Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. C&E Auburn Indian &
Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights V-Twin - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. 9:30am. Gold Country
organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn IMRG is open to all motorcycle brands. All members and
about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to prospective members and friends are welcome. www.
ride free. goldcountryimrg.com
4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
ROCKLIN 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
ALR Chapter 620 Monthly Meeting FAIRFIELD
Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 620. Rocklin MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING – Presented by Christian
Parks and Rec – 5460 5th Street. 6:30pm Motorcyclists Association - Lord’s Knights Chapter.
Contact Gail Miller with any questions (916) 521-6319 Benicia Grill II - 2390 N. Texas. Order breakfast at 8am.
Announcements at 8:30am. Kick stands up by 9:15am. All
bikes welcome. (Note: Feb & May we do weekend events,
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MONTHLY LOCAL MEETING Presented by A.B.A.T.E. Local
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important to the Local and to the motorcycle community. Billy’s Motorcycle Shop...............................................................................7
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CycleInsure Agency...................................................................................17
4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH Double D Steak...........................................................................................7
SACRAMENTO  Featherbed Railroad Bed & Breakfast......................................................17
MONTHLY OPEN MEETING Presented by Veterans of All Folsom-Rocklin Harley-Davidson........................................ Back Cover/19
Wars Riders - The Capitol Casino - 411 N 16th Street 10am Gurnee, Rushford, Bonotto & Forestiere..................................................33
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Indian Motorcycle of Hollister....................................................................11
BIKE NIGHTS Inn of the Lost Coast...................................................................................7
Jachimowicz Law Group.............................................................................5
EVERY THURSDAY Kenny’s Bar & Grill....................................................................................11
SACRAMENTO Midnight Motors.........................................................................................17
Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Thursday Night Fun Miller Built Performance Cycles..................................................................7
Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 6pm / Join the MSMC for its Nickell’s Custom .......................................................................................17
Thursday Night get together. Free food, entertainment and Noble West Insurance Services................................................................15
great company. All like minded members of the community Omega Motorcycles..................................................................................17
are welcome. The MSMC reserve the right to refuse access to Penngrove Motorcycle Company...............................................................4
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2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015 Rick’s Automotive......................................................................................33
Ride-On Motorcycles.................................................................................10
3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Road Trip Bar & Grill..................................................................................10
EUREKA Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys.....................................................1 & 29
BIKE NIGHT Presented by M.O.B. of Humboldt - North of San Jose Hogwash.....................................................................................4
Fourth Bar - 207 3rd Street. The fun starts at 6pm. All Sonoma County HD............................................................................ 34-37
motorcycles welcome. Free food, 50/50 raffle, pack ride. / T3 Design Studios.....................................................................................33
www.mobofhumboldt.com Thunder Road Biker Church.......................................................................6
West Coast Leathers.................................................................................10
2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Wild Bill Tattoo...........................................................................................33
LODI
BIKE NIGHT Presented by The Water Hole along with The
Red Iron Riders. 246 N. Cluff Ave. 6:30pm Cost depending
on the menu $10-$18. A great NO DRAMA social event to get
to know others that share the passion of the bike. Outdoor
private patio area, pool tables, Shuffleboard, Music, big
screen TVs for game nights and more. All bikes welcome,
and those without bikes welcome too. For more information:
(209) 604-7149 / (209) 327-8283

1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
HISTORIC COLFAX
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Presented Grand Fathers MC
No Cal – Clubhouse 301 S. Railroad Street –
8:30am – 11am. Start your day out with the Grand Fathers MC!

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