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I t is Independence month and one of my favorite months of the year. The month is all about FREEDOM. Freedom from the tyranny and oppression from a country that was putting a strong hold on the American beliefs and the American way that was forming. Fourth of July is the day we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the most significant statement is published that reads; “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” At the end of the Declaration it reads, “And for the support of this Declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor.” In 2017, I had just returned from New York which included a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, so I want to dedicate this article to the men and women who gave their life to help and save the lives of thousands of Americans. To hold true to what we so strongly believe in and hold in high regard; Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. There is no other country on the planet that comes back ever so strong when tyranny hits our shores. The 9/11 Memorial, although solemn, is a very powerful statement of the American Spirit and that no foe will ever cripple or break us, but only make us stronger. Stephen P. Driscoll (NYPD) a military brother, father, husband, and son that I served in the Navy with lost his life while trying to free the victims in the South Tower. He is honored at the Memorial, and when I found his name and his picture, every emotion ran through my soul; anger, loss, sadness, revenge, love, and pride. As a Christian, I sometimes ask myself why I continue to pursue those that are still lost, those that are still struggling, and those that are being tormented by the tyranny of the enemy. An enemy that is trying to lead them astray, break apart their families, destroy their marriages, end their friendships with arrogance and lies. Then, I reflect on why my friend Stephen ran into those towers to save the people, knowing full well that he may never get a chance to see his wife or 14-yearold son again. He ran into a burning building that was about to collapse to try and save “Just One More”. He pledged his life, his fortune, and made a Sacred Honoring vow to defeat tyranny and save the principle of freedom regardless of color, creed, or ethnic heritage. He did it because they were Americans! I do it because I am a Christian, and I too am against tyranny, hatred and the principalities of evil. I do it because I made a Sacred Vow to help when I can, serve when I can, and lead as many as I can to Freedom. There is One who came to save and give us life, and one who came to kill, steal and destroy. I am for FREEDOM! I am for PEACE! I am for JOY! And I am for LOVE! - Happy Independence Day - See you at Thunder Road Church! John 10:10 The thief only comes to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” (NIV) “Never Ride Alone” Pastor Johnny Lujan Thunder Roads Magazine ® Northern California 6
The 316 Highway On Ramp Hey, this is Steve, the 3:16 for Bikers guy. I ride a HOG and I love all motorcycles. If you love bikes, then this is for you. Some numbers instantly mean something to a biker. 883, 1200, 74, Milwaukee 8. There’s a bunch more. If you started riding when I did, the numbers associated with riding would include 305, 450, 500, 650, and 750. You undoubtedly know the numbers 3,1,6, 3:16, and know it comes from John 3:16 in the Bible. You’ve seen it behind home plate at a baseball game, or behind the goal posts when extra points are attempted. Not only there, but you might even see a Highway 316 if you’re riding in Georgia, Connecticut, Wyoming, New York, or even Thailand! Each of these locations have a 316 Highway! I want to bring you along with me on a unique Highway 316, to have several short looks at the 3:16s found in each New Testament book of the Bible. So, saddle up, get in formation and be ready to hit the 316 Highway! Article contributed by Steve Merrill / Fresno HOG member Fryed Brothers Band Bash in the Redwoods—43 years! Dean Creek Resort Photos by Terry Bert Sept. 8-10 2023 WITH ROGUE / Barn Fire DAMN LIARS / BEATNIK BIKE GAMES! RAFFLE! SWIMMING POOL! STORE ON SITE! FOOD/DRINK VENDORS! 4112 Redwood Drive, Redway, CA 95560 $90/Advance $100/Gate NO REFUNDS Tickets: www.fryedbrothersband.com or Call Barb at 707-824-4861 for tickets and RV/camp sites. Tent sites are included in ticket price. EVENT Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 7
RIDE DESTINATION: eureka Monolith Off Mattole Josh Me His Harley A couple of months ago we were really disappointed that our annual ride to Shelter Cove ride was torpedoed by the horrendous weather that we all experienced. So, we decided to head up in that direction again, only a little farther north to Eureka. It would also give us an opportunity to hook up with Cindy’s nephew, Josh, who we hadn’t seen in a while. We took our normal route to this part of the state, Granzella’s for breakfast, lunch at Boomer’s or the Peg House, with maybe a butt break or two in between. Like my trip down to Carmel Valley earlier, the hills were beautifully green with large patches of those yellow and orange wildflowers. This wonderful scenery sure makes it easy on the eyes. As we made our way up to 101, we both had a hankering for some oysters when we made it to the Peg House. To our dismay, they were out of oysters!?! Just ruined our whole trip! OK, OK, it wasn’t THAT bad. Ha! On the plus side, they did have some “good old boys” on stage, entertaining us all with some fine country rock. A little later in the day we motored on into Eureka. Our home for the next few days would be the Best Western Humboldt Bay Inn (www.humboldtbayinn.com). Almost all Best Westerns are nice, but this particular one is exceptional. It is right downtown, indoor pool, huge spa, a restaurant next door, and even free limousine service available in the evenings. After settling in, we thought we would check out a few of the local landmarks. The nice thing about being in the Old Town area is that almost everything is within walking distance. So, after a quick stop at Starbucks, we meandered over to Picky Picky Picky. If you’re looking for work, or outdoor gear - it’s hard to beat this place. It started out in 1981 as a small Army Surplus store and has since expanded to three large specialty stores. Not far from Picky Picky Picky is the Carson Mansion. It’s probably the premier example of Victorian architecture in America. It was built for William Carson, a local lumber baron in 1884. The 16,000 square foot home was purchased by business leaders in 1950 and is now a private club. Another Victorian mansion is right across the street. Mr. Carson built the Pink Lady, now known as the Pinc, for his son Milton and Milton’s wife, Amelia in 1889. You can actually stay at the Pinc, as it is an upscale B & B. By the way, the new owners changed the “K” to “C” to honor and bring awareness to cancer survivors. We finished our day off with a nice meal at Kristina’s next door. Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 8
CONTINUED…. After our complimentary breakfast the next morning, we cruised over to Arcata and hung out around the Plaza for a bit. Josh used to be the head chef at the Plaza Grill (www.plazagrillarcata. com) probably the best place to eat in Arcata. Back in Eureka, another great place to hang out is the Lost Coast Brewery (www.lostcoast. com) You’ll find a great atmosphere, some fine food, and, of course, a large selection of beers. A couple of the favorites are the Great White (a citrus Belgian) and Downtown Brown (a light hopped dark malt ale.) Play your cards right and you might find our nephew bartending in his spare time. After a relaxing day and some spa time, we walked over to the AA Bar and Grill for dinner (www.aabarandgrill.net) Want a good steak? You’ll find it here! Also, a unique and well stocked horseshoe bar. Nice! The following day, Cindy’s neck was a bit touchy, so I took the opportunity to do the Mattole Road thing. So, I shot down to Ferndale and hopped on Mattole Road. There are several sections of bumpy, uneven asphalt and also dirt areas (road repair) This route is not really for the inexperienced rider. That being said, it’s challenging, it’s scenic, it’s fun! You start with a climb (where most of the problems are), roll Carson Mansion Ocean View Mattole Rd Mattole Rd Pinc Lady Lost Coast Brewery through the valley, then drop down to the coast. Petrolia and Honeydew will be waiting for you and then another climb. The last section is a fine scenic cruise through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. That’s where I met up with US 101 again and made my way back to Eureka. That evening , we took advantage of Humboldt Bay Inn’s limo service with Selina Chauff Eur (a high school classmate of one of TRM Norcal’s editors) to Josh’s restaurant, Five Eleven Bar & Grill. He’s been running this fine dining establishment for seven years or so now, and he is well known by the AA Bar and Grill BW Humboldt Bay Inn Limo Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 9
locals in town. If you’re looking for a special night out, definitely make your way over to Five Eleven. (www.fiveeleveneureka. com) We can’t wait for a return visit. Did we mention he’s also a rider? Well, it was time to head home the next day, but we made time to pay a visit to the historic Samoa Cook House (www. samoacookhouse.net). The cookhouse was originally the dining facility for the local Vance Lumber Company. Constructed in 1893, meals were served on large communal tables and still are today. There is a real nice museum inside also. A trip up there wouldn’t have been complete without hitting at least a section or two of the Avenue of Giants. Mission complete! One last thought. We decided to try and enjoy those great BBQ oysters again at the Peg House on our way home, but we got there about an hour too early. Poop munch! Article and photos contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth Honeydew Bridge Five Eleven Avenue of the Giants Samoa Cookhouse Five Eleven Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 10
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If You Can See What I Can See … You Might Be Riding on the Back of a Harley Bike Night 2023 I f you build it, they will come. We have all heard that before. It is easy to consider doing something like hosting a Bike Night event and hope people will come. We all want to believe if we have the courage to take the first step then everything else will just fall in place. It really doesn’t work that way. The reality is some will come. Will they stay? Will they have fun? Will they come back again? If you strive for success you quickly find out it takes much more work than just talking about an idea. Summer is here, the evenings are warm and daylight lasts into the night. Ready to kick off summer, Harley-Davidson of Rocklin decided to host a Bike Night Event. Trying to beat the hot days of summer, there was not much time for planning. Things had to happen quickly. I am one of the founders and a leader of Sierra Thunder Harley Owners Group, the HOG chapter sponsored by HD Rocklin. The dealer reached out asking me for help. First thing we had to do was determine who would be available to work the event and then select a date. Just like that, Bike Night went on the calendar. Staff was scheduled and Sierra Thunder H.O.G. members volunteered. Impromptu with only a month to plan and summer vacations happening in between, we knew our time for advertising was limited. A flyer was created, and immediately blasted on social media. Now we had to do the event planning. Some of our questions: Food trucks or BBQ? Entertainment, is there time to find a good band? Show and Shine, Best Bike, People’s Choice and raffle giveaways, what will be the prizes? Vendors, who? We came up with a list, adding and taking away ideas as we checked items off. Reaching out to those we hoped could participate; we found more than a few schedule conflicts. We understood, but still needed to make this happen. We regrouped our ideas and decided to do this without bringing in outside help. The dealership has a large barbecue and meat smoker. A shopping list was prepared. The dealer went grocery shopping. Sierra Thunder members volunteered to cook and serve the food. Someone figured out how to connect the building sound system to speakers outside the building. A working microphone was located; a playlist was prepared and paired to the system. We had music! Special areas of the parking lot must be closed to show bikes and give people access to see them. Best Bike awards were considered. People’s Choice was turned down only because it would require bike check in and managing votes. To make Dealers Choice fair, the winner would need more than one person’s vote. The Dealer, Matt Guidera, and the HOG Director, Curt Van Hooser, agreed to look at all the bikes, compare their choices and select the winner. The 1st Place trophy was ordered. To accomplish two goals at once, collecting contact info and giving away free raffle prizes, a ticket would be given to Bike Night Good times Rob & Tammi with Cyndee Raffle Winner Scott Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 12
every person who signed up. Money in the form of a gift card redeemable at the dealership is an appreciated raffle prize. Six gift cards were loaded with a value of $25 each. Another great giveaway is a 50/50 drawing. Only $1 per ticket, 50% of overall funds collected will go to the lucky ticket holder. The other 50% to the HOG Chapter Christmas fund, in appreciation for their volunteers. The day of the event arrived, staff and volunteers set up early. Good thing because bikes were rolling in before 5 p.m. There was a lot of excitement as friends greeted friends, meandering about listening to bikes revving, powerful motors and great sound systems playing loud music. The smell from the barbecue wafted through the air. Food and drinks were free. The dealership was open and many went inside to look at bikes, talk to service, parts and the sales staff. Others enjoyed shopping for Harley clothing and accessories. Dealer discounts were offered, there was a sale happening. Matt Guidera was carrying the raffle gift cards in his pocket. He appreciated the sound systems on a few bikes. He liked them so much that he handed out a gift card to one bike owner and awarded him with best sound system. Matt continued to walk around, secretly scoping out his choice for best bike on site, giving away more gift cards to different bike owners for optional categories. He had to go back into the dealership to obtain replacement cards for the raffle giveaway. Earlier, I reached out to my pageant sisters seeking a volunteer. Ms. California said she would be pleased to appear at our event and help. She managed the sign in table, greeting everyone while handing out the free tickets for the gift card drawings. I spent the evening meeting and greeting as many people as I could take a moment to talk to, introducing myself and thanking them for coming. Then I would go back to the microphone and do one of my favorite things, emcee the event. The lucky 50/50 ticket holder won $220. Not bad for one dollar and a night of fun. It was time for the announcement of Best Bike. Matt announced the trophy went to Chicano Jake for his old school low rider with an awesome paint job. Sometimes the simplest of plans will succeed. We counted approximately 250 bikes and 400 people at this event. If you attended, we thank you for coming out and having fun. If you missed it, we will do Bike Night again. Come ride and have fun with us. Lastly, I want to give a shout out to Tom Doherty. When I introduced myself, he said he picks up this magazine every month and enjoys reading my stories. My pleasure to meet you, and thank you. Article and photos contributed by Cyndee Reed Van Hooser Ms. California BBQ Fun Havin’ Fun Len Guidera with Jerry & John Matt Guidera with Cyndee Cyndee with TR reader Best Bike 1st Luis & Kim Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 13
I don’t know when it started. Perhaps the seed was planted after watching the movie Tombstone years ago. There’s always been something I’ve enjoyed about the history of the wild west. My friend and neighbor Allen who I will refer to as ABC (always be cool) henceforth, as there are two Allen/Alan’s in our group. ABC and I have been tossing the idea around about riding to Tombstone Arizona over the last couple of years. As the discussions went on, the plan evolved in its refinement. Well the time for talking was over. We needed action. Upon discussing our plan with our wives to ride to Tombstone - they gave us their blessing. Boys trip! We mentioned it to our members in our Riding Group TATTERED RIDERS. Much to our delight, three other members - Migs, Rob, and Alan decided to join us on our trek. They had never been on a real long road trip like this before and wanted to experience it for themselves. I told them that things happen and plans get altered and that we will make the changes needed while on the fly. Well, that’s what happened. We decided to leave on Sunday morning in April. We were to meet at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove. Everyone was excited and confidence was high, our goal was to get to Kingman, Arizona. That first day would not be uneventful though as the check engine light went on in ABC’s 2019 Road King about a half hour short of Bakersfield. Upon filling up with gas in Bakersfield, the bike would not start so Rob and Migs went to find a battery - because we couldn’t get it to jump, even after we called AAA. Upon replacing the battery, it started and seemed to be running fine although the check engine light still came on. Well we had places to go and things to see, so we continued on and made it to Kingman well after dark. We settled in for a late dinner, went back to the hotel room, had a couple drinks and crashed. It had been a long first day. The next day we had decided to take Route 66 from Kingman to Seligman and onto Flagstaff. Now Route 66 was part of the plan all along. I urge everybody that has the opportunity to ride that stretch of road between Kingman and Seligman to just do it. Stop in the Route 66 museum in Kingman. Lots of cool stuff. I’m pretty sure we all bought a Route 66 patch which I will proudly wear. There’s some really interesting stops along the way with old cars, gas pumps, stores, and a vibe of nostalgia, of yesteryear, and how things used to be. There certainly was something special about that period of time in American history. During this ride on Route 66, we encountered 55 mile an hour crosswinds. The multitudes of smallish tumbleweeds were blowing across the road embedding themselves in our bikes! It was definitely a challenge, dodging some of the bigger ones. It was no easy feat, but we managed to arrive at the Roadkill Cafe in Seligman. We had some lunch and great service along with great conversation. The later part of the day we would continue on to Flagstaff to spend our second night. ROAD TRIPPIN’ Tombstone, Arizona Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 14
CONTINUED ... Now I don’t really know what I was thinking when I did my share of planning for this ride. As it turned out, it was another one of the challenges that we had to face. I didn’t realize just how cold Flagstaff is in early April and I didn’t take into consideration the elevation of 7000 feet! Needless to say, it snowed. We enjoyed it that night though while watching the NCAA championship at the local tavern across the street from the hotel. After some libations, Rob and Migs decided to make snow angels back at the hotel - it was hilarious! We assumed that when we got up in the morning, the snow would melt. Wrong! It finally got up to about 31° by noon and by that time we felt it was safe enough to try and make it down the hill to Scottsdale where we would bring ABC’s bike in to have it checked out at their massive dealership. We still had a long way to go and we all wanted to arrive and depart according to schedule. Our goal for that day was to have made it all the way to Tombstone. But as it turned out, ABC’s bike had some issues that needed to be addressed immediately and we decided to call it a day in Scottsdale. Turned out to be a good decision as we had a nice room, found a good pizza and beer joint and had an fun apres’ party. We figured we would just make the best of the evening and head out to Tombstone first thing in the morning which we did. This allowed us plenty of time to check into the Tombstone Grand Hotel and head in to the old west town infamous for “The Gunfight at the OK Corral”. We would not be disappointed. We were all hungry, but decided we would postpone eating until after we saw the reenactment of the shootout. It was very similar to the movie; although, they provided a little bit more context, background, and history to the whole event along with a little comedic relief in the process. It was very entertaining. We walked the streets of Tombstone visiting the various shops, and picking up some memorabilia. It felt like we were the Earp brothers. Wyatt, Virgil, Morgan and Doc Holiday with a little bit of Johnny Ringo thrown in for good measure walking those streets. Thanks to Migs, who had surprised us with having a picture taken of the five of us, dressed up like the cowboys/lawmen of that era. Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 15
We stopped in and visited The Birdcage Saloon and took the tour. This was the theater where the cowboys would get drunk and rowdy and they had shot some holes in the ceiling during the show. The movie did justice to the place. The bullet holes remain. We continued on to Big Nose Kates Saloon which was a jumping joint. The bartender was quite the hoot who gave us some little know facts about the town and its history. The servers were pretty and engaging. The whiskey was smooth. It was starting to get dark now so we headed back to the hotel which was only a half mile out of town. We lit the large fire pit outside, drank some more good whiskey and fired up the stogies. It was a really great day! We left early for Las Vegas and took Highway 93 North. It was one helluva ride! Me, on my Road Glide, Alan on his souped up Fat Boy, ABC on his Road King, and Migs and Rob on their fast Indians. Fantastic scenery on a road where you can really get on it….and we most certainly did! We reached Hoover Dam, found a nice scenic overlook of the dam and the Lake. Quite spectacular! Thanks to ABC, who has a pretty intricate knowledge of Las Vegas - got us through the traffic and back roads leading us to the Linq Hotel where we would stay the next two nights. He had set up a couple of events for us while there. Dinner at an Italian Restaurant called Batistas - great food and vibe! Afterwards we headed over to Caesar’s Palace and hung out for a while. We were tired and hit the sack sometime after midnight. Up to this point it had been a lot of riding and the new day would be no exception. Rob had planned a ride about 45 minutes out of Vegas to a place called The Valley of Fire. Saw some beautiful sandstone rock formations with some terrific roads. The way the sunlight hit the rocks in the valley was surreal. It was very mystical and the land seemed sacred. Hopefully it remains unspoiled by man. It would have been magical to be there at sunrise or sunset. Upon returning to the hotel we were pressed for time to start the evening’s shenanigans which ABC had set up. We took an Uber to Area 15, which is a bar with a freaky “Burning Man” style of art and neon lighting throughout. Shops and zip lines and weird stuff. Really unique. We then walked over to a whiskey tasting event called Lost Souls in Area 15. Super fun. Four whiskey stops in indoor maze like rooms. The goal was to find the right room to get your next taste. Each room had some great entertainment albeit different in every room. I highly recommend this place on your next visit. It was GOOD FUN! We were headed home the next day. Vegas back to Sactown the next day was uneventful. Long and boring now that the fun and anticipation of the trip was over. But it gave us the opportunity to reflect upon how our bonds had grown, and the fun experiences that we had shared. They will never be forgotten and will be talked about endlessly as we are all sitting in our rocking chairs still drinking good whiskey and smoking fine cigars. Every morning during our road trip, the five of us would gather in a circle hold each others hands and Alan would say a prayer to The Lord keep us safe on our journey. Alan is kind of our unofficial chaplain, so a special thank you to him for providing that fellowship. It was greatly appreciated. As we pulled off at our last gas stop and we all acknowledged not only our love and respect for each other, but how we all hung together as brothers in the wind, the tumbleweeds, the snow, the bike trouble, and the cold, and how everyone stepped up when needed. We had all become closer and knew each other on a more deeply connected level than ever before. All totaled, we rode 2,357 miles together. I’m proud to call these men not only my friends but my brothers in the wind. This is what riding is about to me. Being challenged, persevering, growing together, facing adversity together, and of course having fun. Article and photos contributed by Rick Pearson Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 16
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WE WANT YOUR BIKE! TRADE IN OR CASH OUT! BIKE NIGHT AT FOLSOM HARLEY BIKE NIGHT AT FOLSOM HARLEY
RIDE PRIDE J ust like all builds coming out of Binford’s Customs in Manteca, this one started as an idea rolling around in owner Paul Binford’s ever moving brain. This time around he was looking to build something in the sport touring world, but with that ‘true to form’ Binford look...you know, ALOT of eyeball! Something that would appeal to young and seasoned riders alike, and that even those hateful haters couldn’t keep their eyes off of; and with that, the crew at BCC was off to the races. KNUCKLER THE Thunder Roads Magazine ® Northern California 20
CONTINUED ... This bike was purchased brand spankin’ new, and then immediately stripped down to its bare bones. Paint colors and schemes were chosen, as well as an overall theme to the bike. Many of the parts were hand crafted, and as they like to do at Binford’s. No expense was spared in the big rowdy 124” motor, with parts from the best in the biz, including Woods Performance, Rick Ward, and Dark Horse. And of course, you can’t miss the beautiful fully polished cases that set the bar in the custom industry. Another stand out feature is the custom built, also fully polished monster of an exhaust...they will NEVER not hear you coming! Binford’s master tech, Tanner Shackley was at the helm as usual putting his touch and applying keen sense of perfection to every aspect of the build, from not only every nut and bolt, but hand fabricating many of the parts. Of course, it wouldn’t truly be a Binford bike if Paul didn’t knuckle it up with his bad ass 3 spoke, 23” front knuckle wheel, accompanied by the matching 18”x6” rear with PM radial brakes throughout.
Underneath the 150 hours of beautiful paint are a handcrafted tank, bags, and side covers, which were all done in-house. Another feature on this bike is the expertly and perfectly matched powder coating done by James at Applied Coatings, who the Binford crew has considered a major asset for many years. When all was said and done, this shop had not only a work of art, but a powerhouse machine ready to rip down the highways and byways of the Golden State. Binford’s Custom is currently creeping up on 25 years in the motorcycle industry, and with his wild designs and attention to detail. He is forever pushing his crew to that next level of creativity, and of course - function and speed! When asked about the photo shoot for this build, Paul said don’t mind the flip offs... gotta give the haters something to complain about! So stay tuned for what’s next and look out for the infamous Big Ass Bash later this year! Article contributed by Diane Binford. Photos by www.Masburg.com / Model: Lauren
BIKE SPECS BUILDER: BINFORD / SHACKLEY OWNER: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES (MANTECA) ENGINE: MILWAUKEE 8 / HARLEY-DAVIDSON IGNITION: TTS DISPLACEMENT: BAD AF 124” CAM: WOODS HEADS: WARD BALANCING: DARK HORSE AIR CLEANER: ZIPPERS EXHAUST: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES / FAB 28 PRIMARY: BDL FORKS: OHLINS TREES: KRAUS REAR SUSPENSION: TRAC / OHLINS WHEELS: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES / SINISTER CALIPERS: P/M ROTORS: KNUCKLE / WAVE CUT TIRES: METZLER BARS: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES / MEATY-T’S WINDSHIELD: KLOCK HAND CONTROLS: HARLEY-DAVIDSON GRIPS: P/M MIRRORS: NESS FLOORBOARDS / PEGS: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES TAILLIGHT: CVO FENDER FRONT: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES FENDER REAR / SADDLE BAGS: TOP SHOP BAG LATCHES: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES SIDE COVERS: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES GAS TANK: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES SEAT: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES SOUND SYSTEM: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES / HERTZ PAINT: BINFORD’S CUSTOM CYCLES COLOR: KITCHEN SINK POWDERCOATER: APPLIED COATINGS COLOR: CHROME ILLUSION RED POLISHING: DAVID FLORES CHROME: WEST COAST
Fornis got together when singer/ songwriter Don Fornis met keyboardist KeyDragon at an elementary school where they both worked and started playing in an Elvis cover band with a teacher there. They quickly formed a good working relationship and realized they needed to get going on an original rock n’ roll project. With the help from old friend Rolo, they moved on to making this vision a reality, creating Fornis . With catchy, twangy, bouncy tunes that are lilted with glam rock and marbled with Jerry Lee Lewis style rock n’ roll, “power punk” is the way they prefer to describe their sound in 2022 coining the eponymous hashtag during the pandemic for the release of single “Don’t Mean Mug Me”. On February 4, 2023 Fornis released their latest EP “Tickled By Flies” and is now booking shows around Auburn, Sacramento, Reno, and beyond. Article and photos contributed by Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios For More information and scheduling: Web: fornis.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fornisroxx/ Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 25
June 9-11 (Leggett) Rocking The Giants held their annual run in the scenic Redwoods. Three glorious days of bands from all over Northern California showing up to jam the entire weekend. Big spreads of food, food and more food everywhere.! Bikers from all over came to enjoy the three day event hosted by Frank Ulrich, who made sure that everyone had a plate of food. Everything from chicken to ribs, and all the fixin’s in between. Mike Canovas of the Duet “Those Guys” coordinated the band line-up…and what a line-up it was! Those Guys with Mike and Chris Rovetti, David Verno of The Jackson Stone Band, Solo artist Emily Lace, Severance, Joey Calander, Scott Forbes Band, Johnny’s Blues Band, Cowboy Jackson, Black Horse Blues Band and Jody Counter Band. Lots of Harley’s, campers, and day riders all had a great time “Rocking the Giants” Till next year, same date… Keep the rubber side down and have a kick-ass summer! Article and photos contributed by Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios Rocking the Giants Run Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 26
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A biker walks into a restaurant followed by an ostrich. The waitress asks him if he was ready to order? Biker says, “A cheeseburger, fries and a coke,” and turns to the ostrich, “What’ll you have?” “I’ll have the exact same,” says the ostrich. The waitress returns with their order. “My shift is over so have to collect now if that’s alright with you? It’s a total of $19.40 please,” and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact money and change for the payment. The next day the man and the ostrich come in and the biker says, “cheeseburger, fries and a coke, and the ostrich says, “I’ll have the exact same thing please.” The following day, same thing said and ordered and the biker reaches into his jeans and pulls out the exact money and change. Friday, the following day, the biker and ostrich enter and the biker says, “this is Friday night, so I’ll have the porterhouse steak, loaded baked potato and house salad with bleu cheese dressing.” The waitress looks at the ostrich who says, “I’ll have the exact same, please.” The waitress brings the bill and it’s $47.62, the man reaches in his pocket and pulls out the exact money and change, again. The waitress has been dying to ask so she does. “Sir, pardon me, but how do you always come up with the ex - act money and change out of your pocket every single time?” “Well, explains the biker, “several years ago I was cleaning an attic as a side gig and found an old lamp. When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and said I had two wishes, but to be exact and wise in my wishes. My first wish was that for anything I ever had to pay for in my life, I’d put my hand in my pocket and the correct amount of money and change would always be there.” “That is brilliant!” says the waitress...”most would wish for a million dollars, but you’ll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live!” Genius! “Yup”, says the biker, ‘whether it’s a gallon of milk or icecream or my brand new Cadillac, the exact money is always right there.” The waitress is stunned but then asks, “But sir, what’s with the ostrich?” The biker sighs, looks down and replies, “My second wish was for a tall chick with long legs who agrees with everything I say.” ------------------------------------------------------------ Kinda’ funny how the colors red, white and blue represent Freedom ...... Until they are flashing behind you. Will never forget my ex telling me: You’ll never find anyone like me ever again. I said, That’s the goal. Seriously, Nobody cleans a house faster than a guy expecting sex. ------------------------------------------------------------ Tattoo Artist: The only person you can trust with vaseline on their finger. ------------------------------------------------------------ I ran twice today; First, I ran out of beer, and then, I ran to get some more. ------------------------------------------------------------ If having sex for money makes you a hoe.....does having sex for free make you a non-profit whoreganization? ------------------------------------------------------------ Judge: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Me: I choose dare, your honor. ------------------------------------------------------------ Things you think of when stoned.... Imagine how much noise the sound of a Centipede would make if they wore tiny flip flops. ------------------------------------------------------------ Grannies always say things so sweet, even when they’re actu - ally putting someone down. Case in point; Granny talking about a girl that lives down the street and she always sees boys climbing in and out of the girls’ bedroom window. Granny: She aint a bird watcher but I’d say she’s seen a cockatoo. ------------------------------------------------------------ Things That Make Ya’ Go Hmmmm? At a movie theatre, which arm rest is yours? In the word scent, is the “s” silent or is the ‘c”? If people evolved from monkeys, why are monkeys still around? Why is there a “d” in fridge, but not in refrigerator? Who knew what time it was when the first clock was made? ------------------------------------------------------------ Someone on FB posted a pic of a horse that fainted and said; Horse Pretends To Be Dead Every Time Anyone Tries To Ride It. Someone replied: Yeah, my ex was like that. Thunder Roads Magazine ® Northern California 28
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Blog by Olivia Goheen for Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Kevin Baas, aka Teach, is an inspiring shop teacher who teaches chopper-building classes in Minnesota. He encourages hands-on learning and risk-taking in his classroom. Baas’ course has gained popularity among students and in the community. In our interview, Kevin discusses the incredible story about Jason Momoa gifting him the first Panhead he built two decades ago. Kevin plans to rebuild the 1957 motorcycle and give it to his son, Gavin, when he turns 19. Kevin remains focused on teaching valuable in-shop and outof-shop skills to his students. He sees his classes as a way to inspire young men and women to pursue their passions with motorcycles. Kevin will go down in history as a teacher who genuinely cares about others’ success and who relentlessly exudes positivity and good values. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: You’re a teacher by day, a metal fabricator by night, a bike builder and entrepreneur. You’re doing a lot of stuff. So, how’s it going, Kevin? Kevin Baas: We always say, there’s not enough hours in the day. There’s so much going on. Time flies when you’re having fun and we have a lot of cool projects. Since the last time we talked, it’s been a long time, but I still love teaching — still doing what I do, going to work every day and just enjoying it and helping kids find their passion. I’m teaching them neat stuff that they can do with their hands and showing them they can be successful. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: Let’s talk a bit about how you got into motorcycles and where your love came from. Also, tell me a little bit about how you got into metal fabrication. Kevin Baas: All that stemmed right back to my family. My father was a sheet metal worker. My Mom and Dad had a passion for Harley’s. They rode, my mom still rides and my dad still rides. When I was in highschool, shop [class] was my favorite class of the day. I didn’t really look forward to sit in the class where I had to hear a lecture all hour. I wanted to be working with my hands and building stuff and doing stuff. At home on my family farm, I’d be working with my Dad, he’d have me building stuff like go-karts, mini bikes. I learned that’s kind of what makes me happy and that’s what I want to do with my life. One of the things I always tell my students is, I don’t want you to find a job — find a career that you love. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: So you were saying you have been teaching for almost 30 years and you started one of the first chopper build classes, ever. Talk to me a bit about that chopper class that’s been going on for over 20 years now. Kevin Baas: When I got into teaching, I took over a program that had all the patterns for little toolboxes and the patterns for little birdhouses. We still did it to get the experience. But then I started telling myself, “There’s gotta be a better way.” If I’m bored teaching it, they’re super bored trying to learn it and I don’t want that. What can I do to spark some excitement and just come up with something that’s revolutionary and hasn’t been done? I don’t like to follow what other people have done. I always felt like I wanted to do something different. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: Can you talk to me about the importance of community and collaboration within the motorcycle building class that you started? How have you seen this play out in the classroom with the students? Kevin Baas: For me, it’s all about getting the kids [to the bike shows] to get the exposure with the community, have that camaraderie and show people what you’re doing and what you are learning. These kids will walk home with a stack of business cards from all kinds of businesses that come to that show when they see what these kids are doing and their passion. They’re like, “I wanna hire you. I need 20 of you for my company.” So, the camaraderie and the community and the love for it has been great. I really make sure that we’re respectful and that we feel fortunate for what we do. We don’t take it for granted. We appreciate everybody who’s behind us on it, especially you guys, Russ Brown. You’ve been behind me forever, helped sponsor me when I was building for Born Free in California and everything. That’s a love that never gets lost. Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys: What makes a great chopper design, and how do you incorporate that idea into your build? Kevin Baas: It’s all about flow, form, function. These bikes have to be ridden. They have to be safe. There’s a fine line of, “That’s not safe, but it’s cool and we’ll run it.” A spool front wheel with no brake — it’s not the most safe thing because front brakes are your most stopping power on a motorcycle, but some bikes, it just looks better with that clean look. With our bikes and our builds and my whole life, it’s always been about, I need to be able to get on this thing. I want to be able to ride it to California tomorrow and not worry about anything. It’s a testament to how you build the bike to make sure you’re doing things right, not cutting the corners. To read this BLOG in its entirety Go to www.RussBrown.com MEET KEVIN BAAS, the High School Shop Teacher Building Custom Choppers Kevin with his son Gavin (Photo Owned by Kevin Baas) Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 31
Automotive Rick’s Automotive Biker Owned & Operated 3725 Pine Street Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 632-8230 Bars/Restaurants Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub www.bonesroadhousehangtown.com 4430 Pleasant Valley Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 644-4301 Double D Steak Seafood-Bar-Grill 320 Main Street Fortuna, CA 95540 (707) 725-3700 Kenny’s Bar & Grill 721 East Street Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 662-3634 Road Trip Bar & Grill www.roadtripbg.com 24989 State Hwy 16 Capay, CA 95607 530-796-3777 Dealerships C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin 12015 Shale Ridge Auburn, CA 95602 530-885-5556 Folsom Harley-Davidson® www.folsomhd.com 115 Woodmere Road Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 608-9922 Harley-Davidson of Rocklin www.RocklinHD.com 4401 Granite Drive Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 259-2453 Sonoma County Harley-Davidson® www.SonomaCountyHD.com 7601 Redwood Drive Cotati, CA 94931 (707) 793-9180 Heating & Air Conditioning A&M Heating and Air Conditioning www.AMHeatingandAirConditioning.com 7625 Sunrise Blvd – Ste 208 Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (916) 747-5654 Insurance CycleInsure Agency www.cycleinsure.com 4201 Sunrise Blvd – Suite B Fair Oaks, CA 95628 800-800-0965 / 916-200-1000 Big Cory Insurance Cory Ellerbee / Lic# 4044294 2499 Martin Road Ste A Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 690-8321 / [email protected] Noble West Insurance Services www.noblewest.net (800) 391-1313 Leather Goods The Leatherworks, Inc. www.LeatherworksInc.com 188 Frank West Circle #C Stockton, CA 95206 (209) 983-9200 Tomson Leather Est. 1985 Custom Leather Clothing, Alterations & Repairs Placerville, California Call for appointment (530) 622-2453 Motorcycle Attorneys Jachimowicz Law Group 1530 The Alameda – Ste 115 San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 246-5500 Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP – NorCal www.RussBrown.com 2440 Camino Ramon, Suite 385 San Ramon, CA 94583-4383 (800) 4-BIKERS / (800) 424-5377 Motorcycle Detailing San Jose Hogwash Motorcycle Detailing www.sanjosehogwash.com P.O. Box 24273 San Jose, CA 95154 (408) 641-1940 Motorcycle Musuem Moto Talbott Museum 4 E. Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-5410 Thursday-Sunday / 11am-5pm Motorcycle Paint Clinton’s Custom Cycle 555 Lincoln Blvd Lincoln, CA 95648 (916) 645-0954 Ol’ Skool Builds & Designs Ol’ Skool Jim Corcoran Fernley, Nevada [email protected] (775) 219-6215 Sales / Service / Accessories Clinton’s Custom Cycle 555 Lincoln Blvd Lincoln, CA 95648 (916) 645-0954 Fast Lane Motorcycle 19730 Wayne Lane Cottonwood, CA 96022 (530) 347-7111 John Jessup’s DREAM RIDES www.dreamridesusa.com 2275 N. Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205 (209) 467-4669 Midnight Motors 11848 Atwood Road Auburn, CA 95603 (916) 223-1776 Miller Built Performance Cycles 3293 Saratoga Lane – Ste A Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 672-9141 Omega Motorcycle www.OmegaCycle.com 1551 Merkley Avenue West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 372-2206 / SERVICE (916) 373-1745 Penngrove Motorcycle Company www.penngrovemotorcycleco.com 9585 Main Street Penngrove, CA 94951 (707) 793-7993 Ride-On-Motorcycles www.Ride-On-Motorcycles.com 1416 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 647-RIDE(7433) Sonora Custom Cycles 11994 Hwy 49 Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 677-9082 Tattoos Wild Bill Tattoo www.wild-bills.com 115 Lincoln Street Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 783-909 Tires Cal Tire and Auto Works MOTORCYCLES – CARS – TRUCKS 2226 N. Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205 (209) 465-2805 TOP-OF-THE-LINE POWER LOADS OF TORQUE COMMANDING PRESENCE THE 2021 ROAD KING® SPECIAL Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 32
Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com GOT EVENTS? Submit your events online at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com JULY 2023 JULY 1 CRUSTY OLD CODGERS BREAKFAST JACKSON Presented by American Legion Riders Chapter 108 – Located at 11401 American Legion Drive. 9am – 12pm. $20/per person. Breakfast and Raffle. Tickets available at the door. Come out and support the Post 108 Riders. For more information: (209) 267-9493 / [email protected] JULY 13 BIKE NIGHT FOLSOM Presented by Harley-Davidson of Folsom – 115 Woodmere Rd. 5pm-8pm. Come show off your bike! For more information: (916) 608-9922 / www. FolsomHD.com. See Flyer on Inside Front Cover JULY 15 THE GREAT AMERICAN COOK OUT AUBURN Presented by C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin – 12015 Shale Ridge Lane. 11:30am-1pm-ish - Tri-tip sandwiches & ranch beans (while supplies last!) For more information: (530) 885- 5556 / www.auburnvtwin.com. See Flyer on Page 4 & 11 JULY 20 BIKE NIGHT FOLSOM Presented by Harley-Davidson of Folsom – 115 Woodmere Rd. 5pm-8pm. Come show off your bike! For more information: (916) 608-9922 / www. FolsomHD.com See Flyer on Inside Front Cover JULY 22 BURGERS, BIKES AND BREWS RENO, NEVADA Presented by Legion Of Sin MC – Reno Chapter. Located at the LoS MC – Reno Chapter’s new Clubhouse - 340 Western Road - Unit #2. 10am – til the last rider leaves. Raffles, Food, Prizes, Show & Shine, music, Family Friendly. For more information: Contact (775) 223-0103 JULY 23 MICHAEL RALPH BROWN MEMORIAL FORESTHILL Presented by COTAH. Located at 24420 Main Street. Noon . Memorial for Michael Brown aka “White Mike”. For more information: [email protected] JULY 28 FRYED BROTHERS BAND Summer of Music FOLSOM Presented by Folsom Concerts in the Park. Located at 403 Stafford Street. 7pm-9pm. Summer Concert Series. Join the Fryed Brothers Band as they perform at the Summer Concert Series. Bring your blankets and chairs. Food vendors on site. For more information: barbfryed@ yahoo.com AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 19 WEST COAST BAGGER SOUND COMPETITION SAN JOSE Presented by Big Cory Insurance and Arc Audio. Located at San Jose Harley-Davidson. 12noon/Free is enter. Motorcycle Sound Competition with classes based on speaker count and type of speakers. For more information: (707) 690-8321 / Sign up form is at https:// www.bigcory.com/west-coast-sound-competition AUGUST 19 BIKES BY THE BAY EUREKA Presented by UBNC Humboldt. Located at Halvorsen Park – 1003-1057 Waterfront Drive. Bike Show, Vendors, Beer Garden, Bike Games, Food and Live Music by Good Ol’ Boyz. For more information: www.ubnchumboldt.com 707.793.9180 7601 REDWOOD DRIVE COTATI, CA 94931 WWW.SONOMACOUNTYHD.COM Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 33
Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com GOT EVENTS? Submit your events online at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com SEPTEMBER 2023 SEPTEMBER 8-10 FRYED BROTHERS BAND ANNUAL BASH IN THE REDWOODS- 43 Years!! REDWAY Presented by Fryed Brothers Band. Located at Dean Creek Resort - 4112 Redwood Drive. Cost: $90/Advance $100/Gate. (Tent camping included in price) No Refunds. Join the Fryed Brothers Band, along with Rogue, Barn Fire, Damn Liars and Steve “Beatnik” Werner. Food vendor, beer, general store, raffle, bike games. For more information: Barb (707) 824-4861 / Tickets can also be purchased at www. fryedbrothersband.com. RV camping (Sold separately) See Flyer on Page 7 SEPTEMBER 16 1st ANNUAL NOR CAL CHOPPER SHOW STOCKTON Located at Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club – 4343 N. Ashley Lane. $10 entry / Grass pass $20. Kids under 10 FREE. For more information: www.norcalchoppershow.com SEPTEMBER 21-24 STREET VIBRATIONS Fall Rally RENO, NEVADA Presented by Roadshows,Inc. 12 Noon – Free. Motorcycle rally open to all makes and models featuring live bands, bike show, poker run, scavenger hunt, slow bike races, stunt shows and more than 100 vendors. For more information: (775) 690-2035 / (775) 329-7469 See Flyer on Back Cover OPEN HOUSE EVERY MONTH AUBURN MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING Presented by Gold Country Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. Gold Country IMRG is open to all motorcycle brands. All members and prospective members and friends are welcome. Check monthly calendar for dates and times at www. goldcountryimrg.com/Events_Calendar.html 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH JACKSON American Legion Riders Meeting Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American Legion Drive – 6:30pm. 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FT BRAGG ALR Chapter 96 Monthly Meeting Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 96. Veterans Administration Building – 360 North Harrison Street. 6pm. For more information: Gary (907) 230- 5857 / americanlegionriders96.com 2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MARYSVILLE MMA Division 1 Monthly Meeting Presented by Modified Motorcycle Association – Stassis 4th Ward Tavern – 102 7th Street. 7pm. The Modified Motorcycle Association is the first motorcycle rights organization in the State of California. Please join us to learn about upcoming legislation and laws that affect our rights to ride free. For more information: [email protected] 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FOLSOM Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting Presented by Folsom HOG – Roundtable Pizza – 9500- 1 Greenback Lane. Come early and have dinner, 6pm. Organized reports and activities at 6:30pm. Share info on great rides, discuss upcoming events, hear the latest news from the Folsom dealership, and the RAFFLE. For more information: www.folsomhog.org / [email protected] 4th TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIR OAKS American Legion Riders Post 383 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 119 – 9050 Sunset Avenue. 7pm. Veterans Events, Activities, Function, Meetings and Rides. For more information: Lee Payne – Commander (916) 367-9620 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH PLACERVILLE American Legion Riders Post 119 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 119 – 4561 Greenstone Road. 6pm. Share info on rides and discuss upcoming events. Bar opens at 5pm. For more information: Bill Bryant (530) 409-8414 PAID OFF OR NOT ALL MAKES & MODELS WE BUY BIKES! SELL YOUR BIKE TODAY! CALL NOW! Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 34
2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FORESTHILL American Legion Riders Post 587 Monthly Meeting Presented by ALR Post 587 – 24601 Harrison Street. 6pm. For more information: John Rouse (530) 367-3081 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AUBURN Gold Country Harley Riders Monthly Meeting Presented by Gold Country Harley Riders – El Tapatio -2100 Grass Valley Hwy. Dinner at 6pm / Meeting at 7pm. For more information: Dennis Chapman (831) 710-0299 4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH REDDING Redding HOG Chapter Meeting Presented by Redding Harley Owners Group - LuLu’s Restaurant - 2230 Pine Street. 7pm. Meeting is free to all who wish to attend. Come early and get the world’s best clams! For more information: ernie@ reddingharley-davidson.com 4th WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH ROCKLIN ALR Chapter 620 Monthly Meeting Presented by American Legion Riders – Chapter 620. Rocklin Parks and Rec – 5460 5th Street. 6:30pm Contact Gail Miller with any questions (916) 521-6319 2rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ROSEVILLE CMA -ROSEVILLE Monthly Meeting Presented by The Riders of the Cross. Meet at Denny’s Restaurant – 122 Sunrise Avenue 7pm – Come early if you’re having dinner. Contact Chuck Loseth with any questions (916) 837-3150. 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH CITRUS HEIGHTS RIVER CITY BIKER BABES Meet & Greet Presented by River City Biker Babes Ladies Motorcycle Riding Club. Located at the R. Vida Cantina – 7040 Sunrise Blvd. 7pm / FREE. Ladies? If you are interested in meeting a great bunch of gals, and you either ‘ride your own,’ or want to learn, we want to meet you. We work with all levels of riders and all brands of motorcycles. We talk about safety (which is our number one concern), suggest areas we would like to plan rides to, and basic motorcycle maintenance (i.e. do you know how to check your own oil?). Looking forward to meeting you. Visit us at: http://www.meetup. com/River-City-Biker-Babes/ https://www.facebook. com/RiverCityBikerBabes/ 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ROCKLIN Monthly HOG Chapter Meeting Presented by Sierra Thunder HOG Chapter 4058. Granite Rock Grill Restaurant - 5140 Pacific St. 7pm. We welcome you to come to our meeting and learn about our Chapter. We Ride and Have Fun. Note: No food service at meeting. For more information: [email protected] /(916) 791-4443 landline 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ALTURAS American Legion Riders Meeting Presented by Post 163 Legion Riders – The Niles – 304 S. Main Street. For more information: (530) 708-2844 EVERY FRIDAY FACEBOOK BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by Thunder Road Biker Church - Facebook LIVE 7pm-8pm 1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH WOODLAND BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall – 345 W. Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to the public. (530) 848-2090 with any questions. 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIRFIELD OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House – 748 N. Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact Joe 707-694-5251 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH ORANGEVALE OPEN HOUSE Presented by Rogue Militia MC. 9250 Greenback Lane. 7pm. Come out and join us for Good Times/Cold Drinks/Brotherhood. Contact: Tone (916) 208-8423 or Rob (916) 671-4871 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH YUBA CITY OPEN HOUSE Presented by Fellas MC. 2372 Butte House Rd. 6pm-11pm. Contact: evpatrickcarver@ gmail.com / (530) 777-6655 3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH VALLEJO OPEN HOUSE Presented by Hellbent MC 707 Crew – 100 Lincoln Rd. E - 8pm. Come one come all! Our house is open to start your weekend off right, join us for our Open House night. 707.793.9180 7601 REDWOOD DRIVE COTATI, CA 94931 WWW.SONOMACOUNTYHD.COM Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 35
Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com 4th FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO CAPITAL CITY MC Meeting at 2414 13th Street. 7pm / Free. Come join the Sacramento Region’s oldest motorcycle club, Capital City MC, at our monthly open house. Each month on the fourth Friday from 7pm to 10pm. Free to enter, food and drink available for purchase. Contact: (916) 442-8242 / info@ capitalcitymc.com. EVERY SATURDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open House to the Biker Community – 3418 Auburn Blvd on Saturday nights – 6pm. / No Cover Charge. Come Join the MSMC and other motorcycle enthusiasts where we enjoy good entertainment, cold drinks, and good food. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015. 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH ANTIOCH MOUNTED MESSENGERS Breakfast N Ride at Hillcrest Restaurant & Taphouse – 2709 Hillcrest Avenue. 8am/Menu Come on out for some good breakfast, fellowship & then out for a ride (Location TBD) KSU: approximately 9:30-10am. “Normally”, once we reach our destination, we have lunch. Once done, we head back and eventually split up on the way depending where one lives or what plans one has. Hope to see you there! For more information: gandagarage@ hotmail.com 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH CORDELIA MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING – Presented by Christian Motorcyclists Association - Lord’s Knights Chapter. *NEW LOCATION Denny’s Restaurant – 304 Pittman Road. Order breakfast at 8am. Announcements at 8:30am. Kick stands up by 9:15am. All bikes welcome. For more information: Bill Neander / [email protected]. 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH RENO, NV MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING - Presented by Battle Born IRMG 2066 - Indian Motorcycle of Reno – 3445 Kietzke Lane. 9am. Newly formed Battle Born IMRG, Chapter 2066, based out of the Reno Indian dealership is forming up and recruiting Indian and Victory riders if you wish to join. For more information: Jeff Justus - President (775) 745-7846 / [email protected] 3rd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH VACAVILLE MONTHLY LOCAL MEETING Presented by A.B.A.T.E. Local 17 - 4823 Midway Road 10am We will discuss matters important to the Local and to the motorcycle community. We create plans, and review events and have a raffle. We will also share with other MRO’s and Clubs. We are also open to the communities. Glenn Phillips (707) 624-6310 / [email protected] BIKE NIGHTS EVERY THURSDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Thursday Night Fun Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 6pm / Join the MSMC for its Thursday Night get together. Free food, entertainment and great company. All like minded members of the community are welcome. The MSMC reserve the right to refuse access to who they choose. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH McKINLEYVILLE BIKE NIGHT Presented by Jus Brothers Humboldt MC - Central Station Sports Bar – 1631 Central Avenue. 7pm. All motorcycles welcome. 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EUREKA BIKE NIGHT Presented by M.O.B. of Humboldt - North of Fourth Bar - 207 3rd Street. The fun starts at 6pm. All motorcycles welcome. Free food, 50/50 raffle, pack ride. / www.mobofhumboldt.com WITH PREMIUM FEATURES PERFORMANCE BAGGER THE 2023 ROAD GLIDE® SPECIAL Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 36
A&M Heating and Air ................................................. 4 Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub ................................ 10 C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin .................... 4 & 11 Cal Tire & Autoworks ...............................................11 Clinton’s Custom Cycle ............................................11 CycleInsure Agency................................................. 17 Double D Steak ....................................................... 17 Folsom-Rocklin H-D ................. Inside Front Cover /19 Fryed Brothers Band - Bash In The Redwoods EVENT................................. 7 Jachimowicz Law Group............................................ 5 Kenny’s Bar & Grill .................................................. 17 Midnight Motors....................................................... 16 Miller Built Performance Cycles................................. 4 Noble West Insurance Services................................. 4 Omega Motorcycles................................................. 10 Penngrove Motorcycle Company ..............................11 Ride-On Motorcycles ............................................... 17 Roadshows / Fall Vibrations ...................... Back Cover Road Trip Bar & Grill ................................................. 7 Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys ..................... 1 & 31 San Jose Hogwash.................................................. 16 Sonoma County HD............................................ 33-37 T3 Design Studios ................................................... 25 The Leatherworks.................................................... 17 Thunder Road Biker Church ...................................... 6 Wild Bill Tattoo......................................................... 10 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS THUNDER ROADS® NORCAL INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH WINTERS LADIES BIKE NIGHT Green River Taproom & Brewing - 4513 Putah Creek Road 6:30pm – 10pm Ladies Bike night is family friendly and hopes to be a place where women riders, from all backgrounds and experience levels can come together to collaborate regarding events, fundraisers, promoting, networking, but mostly just a place to meet other like minded women. (Men are welcome too, we just ask that you bring a lady with you :) For more information: heidimelder@ yahoo.com / (619) 961-8151 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (April-September) WILLITS BIKE NIGHT Presented by Willits Wild Bunch. Scoops Deli & Ice Cream – 110 N. Main Street. 6pm8pm Bike games,raffle prizes. 50/50, Music by DJ Mikey T. Great food & beverages. All Bikes Welcome. For more information: Pops (707) 489-3313 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 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 TRM NorCal is not responsible for errors or omissions and events are subject to change without notice 707.793.9180 7601 REDWOOD DRIVE COTATI, CA 94931 WWW.SONOMACOUNTYHD.COM Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 37
FALL RALLY SEPTEMBER 21-24 RENO TAHOE VIRGINIA CITY CARSON CITY 2023 EVENT INFO ROADSHOWS, INC. 775-690-2035 775-329-7469 https://www.facebook.com/StreetVibrationsMotorcycleRally/?fref=ts SATURDAY, 9-23-23 FRIDAY, 9-22-23 HELL’S BELLES THURSDAY, 9-21-23