Thunder Roads Texas - November 2014

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Outalaw Dave’s Ranch RideSaturday, November 8

Escorted Ride from Stubbs Harley-Davidson to Lone Star Rally

$20/person, includes breakfast & ride8:30am - Registration Opens

10:00am - Live Auction11:00am SHARP - Kickstands Up

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Regular Features6 Letter From the Editor8 Two Wheel Thunder TV: Exhaust Systems for the 21st Century10 Pig Writes: Say It Ain’t So Joe... Say It Ain’t So13 Ride Map: East Texas Thunder Earner32 ThunderCam34 Joker’s Wild

Resources15 Event Listing CENTER - Pull-Out November 2014 Calendar37 Biker Friendly Listing

Contents

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On the cover: Outlaw Dave Andrews of Houston’s 950 AM KPRC. Photo by Bob Cooney, TRT CEO.

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Thunder Roads Texas Bob Cooney & Shelly Horan State Edition Owners 4631 Cashel Glen Drive Houston, TX 77069 281.866.8149 ThunderRoadsTexas.com

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“Pig” Meinhardt - Pig WritesTwo Wheel Thunder TV - Product Reviews

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Joyce Siegert - D/FW; Dean Downey - Amarillo; Shelly “Cricket” Silva - San Antonio; Don Brewer - Livingston; Donny Phillips - LaPorte; Mike “Biker” Boone - Houston; Jason English - East Texas; Don McGovern - Terrell/DFW; Donna Herrin - Edinburgh; Leah Hanscom - Piney Woods; Raul Carrasco - San Antonio; Diannia Clawson - Cedar Creek; Alice Cates - Houston; Garrett Stanley - Photographer; Todd Harmon - Kerrville Elaine “Ridin’ Around” Fields - Dublin.

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Boy have we had wonderful weather this fall! I hope everyone’s been out riding like crazy. My bike’s been down with a dead battery and I’ve been too crazy busy to get a new one just yet. But I will – soon. I want to take advantage of this beautiful weather before it leaves!This month, we’re pleased to have “our buddy” Outlaw Dave on the cover. It’s been long in coming… and we can think of no nice guy. Back in 2009, when Mean Gene Kelton started writing for us, Outlaw Dave was highlighted in Kelton’s “Black Leather Blues” article. Sadly, in December 2010, he wrote his last article for us and then we lost him in a tragic car accident. Not mentioned in the article, but important to myself and Bob, is the guitar we have loaned to Dave for display at Outlaw Dave’s Worldwide Headquarters. Bob and I attended one of the two memorial fundraisers held in February 2011. We were lucky enough to win the guitar raffle. The guitar was signed by each of “The Die Hards”, Mean Gene’s band; family and close friends; and those who purchased a raffle ticket, including yours truly. At last month’s Thunder Roads Texas BIKE NIGHT, we presented the guitar to Dave, along with a framed version of our February 2011, memorializing Mean Gene Kelton (see the picture on page 30).In this issue, we also highlight some of the many events Thunder Roads Texas folks have attended. We’ll have more in a future issue, as we close out the fall riding season and various toy runs. If you’re interested in sending in photos of events you’ve attended, please do! We appreciate reader submissions (as with the one about the Buffalo Soldiers annual convention). And we’re always looking for correspondents to help us cover this great state of ours. If interested, email me (email below).As we head into toy run and Christmas seasons, we are thankful for our readers, our staff, and our advertisers. It takes a village…Ride safe... and ride with THUNDER!Shelly “TX Dragonfly” HoranCo-Owner and Managing Editor, Thunder Roads Texas and Owner, Top of Mind Marketing [email protected]

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wo Wheel Thunder has tested and written about exhausts from several different manufacturers. There is one manufacturer that really stands

out. Samson is the world-leading manufacturer of exhaust systems, mufflers, and accessories for Harley-Davidson and metric motorcycles. They offer a vast selection of styles that produce maximum horsepower, torque, and awesome sound!

Kenny Price, Founder and CEO of Samson, says, “From the very beginning many years ago, we set out to build the very best motorcycle exhaust systems. Being a biker in the motorcycle industry gives us a very sharp edge on the competition. This has been my life and I will continue to be a leader in my field.”

Samson, Inc. moved from California and is now located in Sturgis, South Dakota. Our fellow riders who found the joys, excitement, and pleasure of going to Sturgis this year got treated to an open house at Samson USA.

Stock exhausts are not very creative unless they are on vintage, collectables, one-of-a-kind, or obscure motorcycles. The whole US motorcycle industry, and riders alike, knows that the original equipment manufacturer has to meet a budget, along with EPA and CARB requirements. That means that they might not be able to produce the best motorcycle exhaust pipes possible. They may have used a simpler or easier-to-manufacture design rather than the best design. They are constricted by emissions regulations, leading to an exhaust that may be a compromise.

Price is the inventor and leading innovator of numerous patented and high-performance exhaust systems for Harley-Davidson and metric cruiser motorcycles. Numerous is truly the key word. Samson builds over 700 exhausts right here in the USA. Each one is subtly different. Timeless style and white-knuckle performance has made Samson a legend. We aren’t the only ones who think Price is very accomplished at what he does as he has even been inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame!

The sound of the motorcycle is the heartbeat of the rider. It is music that speaks to each of us individually. Depending on what you ride and what type of exhaust you install, you can really change how your bike sounds. There’s an amazing amount of research dedicated to motorcycle exhaust systems and Price has been making exhaust “music” for Harley’s since 1969. To put it another way, Price has been disturbing the peace for over 40 years. If you believe “loud pipes save lives” then check out the exhaust systems at Samson. On the other hand, if you like performance and great sound without the need for ear protection, Samson still has something for you. From the race track to Main Street, Samson delivers performance, quality, and price. While there are levels of sound available, from tame to earth shattering, most motorcyclists will tell

you that the “bark” an aftermarket exhaust adds is worth every penny.

Replacing an exhaust is an excellent value. It’s hard to replace a component that has as big an effect on the look, sound, and performance of your bike. Samson Motorcycle Products, Inc. continues to design and manufacture innovative exhaust products and Price is involved in every aspect of pipes made at Samson. One of the objectives when manufacturing their pipes is to tweak more power out of motorcycles.

As we continue to review and test Samson exhausts, we find that each one has a different tune. The third generation of the Powerflow series is the most powerful 2-into-1 ever made. Samson states “The engineering implemented into the Powerflow is from an accumulation of years of research on how power is generated. In two road trips of over 4,400 miles we love the Powerflow C2-311 exhaust. The power is generated through a series of “power chambers”, which help condense and intensify exhaust flow and results in extremely high horsepower and torque. With the new C2-311 we turned our stock Harley into a high performance motorcycle by simply changing out the pipes.”

Samson manufactures a complete line of exhaust systems

with different looks and functions including the Legend Series two pipes on one side, Fishtails and Longtails now with or without removable tips, True Dual Crossover, and Crossunder systems perfect for the Softail and bagger bikes, dB Killer Systems which reduce the decibel level to only 84 dB’s at idle, and the new horsepower pounding Powerflow III systems which are a 2-into-1 high performance system that allows for interchangeable baffles.

Check out your new set of exhausts at SamsonUSA.com. We love the versatility that Samson has to offer and think you will too.


Exhaust Systems for the 21st Century

he other day I was sitting around trying to figure out where Rainman hid the key to the beer refrigerator when the phone rang. It was my good buddy

Harley Doc, better known as our associate editor Randy McCamey. We chatted on the phone for bit and I could tell there was something wrong with him. I thought maybe he was still pissed at me for hitting on his daughter not long ago but Doc said that wasn’t it. He had a much deeper issue troubling him. What was troubling him was all this scuttlebutt about Harley-Davidson Motorcycles no longer being100% made in the USA. I dropped the phone and fainted when I heard those horrible words. I refused to believe what he told me. I refused to accept it. No, No, No! Harley-Davidson Motorcycles have always been and always will be 100% made in America. Our very own heritage is at stake here. This is un-American if it’s true; a serious situation indeed.

I was in such a shock that Rainman woke me up by pouring a beer in my face. I immediately got back on the phone with Doc who filled me in on our previous conversation. Soon I began to understand what it was he was talking about. He said that when buying a Harley-Davidson these days, some people may have the misconception that all Harley’s are 100% American made. And that most Harley dealers continue to promote that Harley’s are 100% American made. Doc asked me to investigate the matter and write a report as to my findings. I wanted to get to the bottom of this matter fast because I could not accept the thought that Harley-Davidson motorcycles may not be American made.

As Americans, we take pride at being unsurpassed by any other nation. As Americans, we have always been on top; we produce the finest of everything. We have always been the top producing nation, making the very best goods and made with pride. Harley-Davidson motorcycles have always represented our status as bikers – American bikers – and Texas bikers. They are considered the “level” above all others. To ride a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle means to ride only the best. It goes so far that some M/C clubs will not let you in as a member unless you ride a Harley. On the other hand, some people have accused bikers of being preoccupied with their image and how the sound a Harley makes and the performance a Harley feeds that image. Harley’s often define bikers by the sound, the ride, and the thunder rumbling down the road as we approach – part of what makes us members of the bad boys club. We are untouchable!

So, after concluding intensive research there are a few things I found out. While I did not contact Harley-Davidson Motor Company directly, I found numerous sites, blogs, and other information concerning the matter. And what I discovered is that the Harley-Davidson Motor Company is no different than any other American corporation. They are in the business of building motorcycles to make a profit. In 2013 Harley-Davidson’s third quarter earnings were up 21%; about $162.7 million dollars in sales. In North America alone, sales were up 15.5%. Harley-Davidson shipped out over 264,000 motorcycles worldwide in 2013. That’s a lot of motorcycles folks!

Harley-Davidson has had a manufacturing plant in Bawal, India since 2011. The good news is the bikes made there do not get shipped to the US. Those bikes are sold in other parts of the world. But all of that still does not answer the basic question, “Are Harley-Davidson Motorcycles 100% made in the US?” The answer is no, they are not. Harley-Davidson motorcycles are 100% ASSEMBLED in the US and that fact is nothing new.

Harley operates very similar to most car manufacturers. They have suppliers, sub-companies, and vendors who provide particular parts that are made here in the US and abroad. While Harley does not publish where all their parts, nuts, bolts, and electronics come from, the best estimates suggests that roughly 65% of Harley parts are made in the US with the remainder manufactured abroad. It is comforting to know that all the pieces are made to Harley-Davidson specifications. So, the whole process is not much different than buying a new Chevy or a new TV, or even the very computer I am typing this article on. One must come to realize that that is the way companies do business nowadays.

There is one troubling aspect I did come across as I did my research. I found several complaints on blogs and forums about Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and aftermarket parts being made in China. People have ordered certain replacement parts, opened up the boxes from Harley and found they are marked as Harley parts and labeled Made in China. That, in itself, seemed to be the biggest complaint. We all know that items made in China don’t always come with the best quality. So I took it to the streets and asked a few bikers their opinion on Harley’s not being 100% American made. I wanted to know, now knowing Harley’s are not 100% pure American bikes, will this stop us from buying a new Harley or will it keep us off our bikes? Will we bikers change our lifestyle because we ride a bike that is not totally 100% pure, through and through?

The general consensus was the majority of bikers were not too much troubled with the knowledge of Harley’s no longer being 100% American pure. They seemed more concerned that their warranty would cover any trouble with the bike and that the overall quality of their Harley does not suffer. They are still willing to purchase and ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Rest assure my friends, Harley Davidson is still an American company. They still employ Americans to build their motorcycles. They still sell them in American stores and dealerships. As popular as Harley-Davidson motorcycles are, and whatever we might think about parts of the bikes not being Made in America, I think the company – and the bikes – will be around for a long, long time.

Ride HARD or Stay Home


You can contact Pig or Rainman by e-mail at [email protected]

For more of Pig’s wild adventures, check out his blog at pigspage.wordpress.com or follow him on Facebook.com/pig.meinhardt

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The Route; must send a photo of you and/or your bike with the city limit sign or anything within the city/town to prove you were there:• Starting in Texarkana, take Highway 67 South.• Exit Red River Road South into Redwater.• Take Bowie Parkway to Leary. Follow I-30 West. Exit

Highway 82 West into Avery.• Retrace Highway 82 going East to Highway 259 South.

Take I-30 West into Mount Pleasant. Take Highway 271 to just outside Pittsburg. Take Highway 179 to Highway 11 West. Exit and go right on FM 1521 into Rocky Mound.

• Retrace FM 1521 back to Highway 11 and continue west. Go right on FM 115 into Scroggins.

• Retrace FM 115 back to Highway 11 and continue west. Outside of Winnsboro, take FM 515 West, turning left. Turn left onto FM 312 South into Stout.

• Continue south on FM 312. Turn left on FM 2088. Turn right on FM 2869 North. Catch Highway 154 East. In Gilmer, take Highway 271 South into Union Grove.

• Take FM 1844 to East Mountain.• Take FM 1845. Catch the 281 Loop outside Longview

to Highway 149 East. Turn left on FM 2906 heading into Easton.

• Take Main Street out to Highway 149, heading east into Tatum.

• Take Highway 43 North. Outside of Marshall, take Loop

390. Exit Highway 154 West into Harleton.• Continue west on Highway 154 into Diana.• Take Highway 259 North. Exit Highway 155 North.

Catch Highway 49 West into Avinger.• Continue West on Highway 49, picking up Highway 11,

into Daingerfield.• Take 259 North to Omaha.• Take Highway 67 North into Naples.• Continue on Highway 67 North to Highway 77 East.

Exit FM 2791. Take a right to keep on FM 2791. Left on FM 96. Left on FM 1154 into the Atlanta State Park.

Additional Points Across Texas Patch Photo Ops, in order of route:1. Pancake Capital – Hawkins2. Morris County Courthouse – DaingerfieldBy using this map to earn the Thunder Earner shirt, you gain 17 destination points toward the normal Points Across Texas program. In other words, submitting a photo for each of these towns earns a Points Across Texas patch (5 destination points). See how easy it is? Tell your friends, share the map… and get out and ride!!

EAST TEXAS THUNDER EARNERReturning to our Thunder Earner focus, we offer a way to earn your shirt on the East side of Texas! The loop starts and ends in Texarkana. Lots of beautiful, peaceful roads, along with some switch ups and piggy tails. Again, this is designed as a weekend jaunt, so break it down as you see fit.

Thunder Earner (17 destinations)T - TexarkanaH – HawkinsU – Union GroveN – NaplesD – DianaE – East MountainR – Rocky Mountain

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Quaker Steak & Lube – Plano Bike Nite – EVERY Wednesday TheLubecom Plano Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort WorthThe best weekly Bike Nite on the planet! Live entertainment, theme nights, contests, giveaways, food & drink specials & much more! Like us on Facebook.com/PlanoLube for updates and specials!

Quaker Steak & Lube – League City Bike Nite – EVERY Wednesday TheLubecom League City Region: Gulf Coast Metro: HoustonThe best weekly Bike Nite on the planet! Live entertainment, theme nights, contests, giveaways, food & drink specials & much more! Like us on Facebook (search for Quaker Steak & Lube League City) for updates and specials!

Lone Star 92.5 Bike Night EVERY Thursday LoneStar925.com DFW Area Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort WorthIt’s a roaming bike night! Randy James of Lone Star 92.5 hosts an every Thursday bike night at various locations around town. Visit LoneStar925.com for information about upcoming bike nights. Proudly sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!Wednesday Bluez, Rock n Red Dirt with Wild Rabbit Salad Band EVERY Wednesday 8pm-10pm WildRabbitSalad.com Houston Region: Gulf Coast Metro: HoustonHosted by the Red River Ice House on Main Street (10308 Main Street, Houston 77025 located just outside the loop 610 near Reliant Stadium). Find Wild Rabbit Salad in Facebook!

About Our Event Listing:

Basic Event listings are FREE. Premium Event Listings (bold and up to 75 word description) are only $15/event. Send your event to: [email protected].

Thunder Roads Texas does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and cannot be held liable. Things change, there may be typos, and weather happens. So before you climb on your steed and ride to one of these events, contact the organizers and verify the latest information.

Honor Run and Ride HonorRunandRide.com San Antonio Region: South Texas Metro: San Antonio

Vet Run 22Kill.com Carrollton Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

North Texas Stockings for Soldiers 940.453.0511 Denton Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

Lone Star Rally Party Facebook.com/events/767475909982713 Galveston Region: Gulf Coast Metro: HoustonDon’t miss the BIIGGEST PARTY HEADQUARTERS on the Island! Bull’s Island Bar & Grill (formerly the Loading Dock)/ Live Music all weekend long! Vendors! VIP Apparel will be there! Stage Games! World Famous Roadhouse Entertainment Frozen T-shirt Contest is in the Works. FREE SWAG from some of the BIGGEST Names in the Industry! Most importantly THE PARTY!

The Big Joe Blues Bash BigJoeDuskin.org/Galveston Galveston Region: Gulf Coast Metro: HoustonGreat blues music bash during the Lone Star Rally at The Grand 1894 Opera House, just 2 blocks from The Strand. Thursday – The Kelly Richey Band; Friday – Brad Absher & Swamp Royale; and Saturday – The Noah Wotherspoon Band. All amazing, award winning blues bands! Doors open at 6:15pm each evening, with 7:30pm show time. All proceeds benefit the Big Joe Duskin Music Education Foundation.

Lone Star Campground & Biker Bash LoneStarCampground.com Hitchcock Region: Gulf Coast Metro: HoustonIt’s a huge party campground for visitors to the Lone Star Rally. Galveston Island no longer allows camper parking along the seawall and the island has very few other options for camping. Blowout Productions provides a full-blown campsite, complete with live music, vendors, contests, and after-hours partying (21+ only)… all for only Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!

Lone Star Rally LoneStarRally.com Galveston Region: Gulf Coast Metro: HoustonThe best and largest 4-day motorcycle rally in North America. Free admission, lots of free live music on two stages. Beautiful historic venue. Hundreds of vendors. Visit their website for updates. Call 832.437.2318 for vendor or band information. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!Outlaw Dave’s Ranch Ride Facebook.com/outlawdaveshow Houston Region: Gulf Coast Metro: HoustonStubbs Harley-Davidson (610 South @ Telephone Road) to the Lone Star Rally in Galveston. Registration begins @ 8:30am. Breakfast @ 9am. Auction @ 10am. Kickstands up at 11am prompt! Minimum $20 donation, includes ride and breakfast. Proceeds benefit the Stevens & Pruett Ranch for horses and children. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!Helping Hands Toy Run [email protected] Dallas Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

HinoPalooza HinoPalooza.com Mercedes Region: South Texas Metro: McAllen/Edinburgh

Ride for the Bear, Chapter 2 LindsayFoundation.org Kingwood Region: Gulf Coast Metro: Houston

Run to the Texas Vietnam Wall 817.905.2613 Arlington Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

Veterans Memorial Honor Ride WoundedHeroesOfTexas.org Galveston Region: Gulf Coast Metro: Houston

16th Annual Veteran’s Day Toy Run Facebook.com/vfwmg19 Granbury Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

Live Wire HD Electric Bike Showcase StubbsHD.com Houston Region: Gulf Coast Metro: Houston

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Texas Honor Ride - The Ride TexasHonorRide.org Houston to Galveston Region: Gulf Coast/South Texas Metro: Houston/San AntonioAnnual police escorted ride from Houston to San Antonio to deliver the check of funds raised for the Brooke Army Medical Center throughout the year. Two registration/starting points 1) Houston and 2) I-10 #619 Rest Area outside Luling. Pre-registration online is strongly encouraged. Ride ends on BAMC with food, music and mingling with Wounded Warriors. Refer to website for details, as there are some gear requirements for riding on base.

1st Annual Chaplain Daniel (Stitch) Spinks Memorial Ride pres.bkmc.tx27@gmailcom Denton Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort WorthStarts and ends at Cycle Center of Denton (521 Acme St, 76205). Hosted by Blue Knights LE MC Texas 27. Signup opens 9am. KSU 10am for 2-hour escorted ride. Door prizes, food, beverages, and live music upon return. $25/person includes custom memorial bracelet and lunch. Proceeds benefit

Chaplain Daniel (Stitch) Spinks Officers Benevolent Fund, started by Stitch. Funds are distributed to law enforcement officers in time of financial need. Donations accepted without attendance. 940.453.6069; [email protected].

Memorial Toy Run & Food Drive Facebook.com/events/1471197336481516 Denton Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

Toy Run - Lockhart ChucksLeather.com Lockhart Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Austin

Annual Motorcop for Kids Toy Run MotorcopsForKids.com Garland Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

Thunder Roads Texas BIKE NIGHT ThunderRoadsTexas.com Houston Region: Gulf Coast Metro: HoustonOne Night – TWO Parties! Our monthly (third Thursday) biker party with a few hundred of our closest friends! Co-hosted by the Outlaw Dave Show. Live music with no cover or drink minimum, drink specials (big ass beer night!), vendors, stage games,

door prizes, and MORE! Reserved motorcycle-only parking.. Rain or shine… the BEST and longest continually held bike night in Houston!

NORTH: Shifters Saloon (5001 Treaschwig Rd, Spring 77373). Steve & his crew throw a mean party!

CENTRAL: Outlaw Dave’s Worldwide Headquarters (6502 Washington Ave, Houston 77007, behind I-Hop). Outlaw Dave broadcasting LIVE! Cages, please park behind I-Hop.

DFW Toys for Tots Toy Run DFW-TFT-MR.org McKinney Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort WorthRide begins at Freedom PowerSports (2110 N Central Expwy, McKinney 75070) and ends at VFW Post 2150 – The Lone Star Post (1710 N Church St, McKinney 75069) where the Marines collect the toys.. Line up opens at 8:30am. KSU at 10:30am. Minimum $15 cash donation to ride; includes lunch after the ride. Additional cash and toy donations are appreciated.


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... continuedEvenT ListingBandera Toy Run Facebook.com/pages/Sons-of-Liberty-MC-Bandera-Texas/209709325874800 Pipe Creek Region: Hill Country Metro: San Antonio Run begins at 10 am at Jakes in Pipe Creek, 12246 Hwy 16 South and will end at the Medina Children’s Home. Toy donations accepted in Bandera at Family Dollar, Bandera Bank, C&D Powersports, Vincent’s Automotive, NAPA Auto Parts, Inkhoggs Tattoo, Tex-as Star Cigar, and Carquest Auto Parts; and at Jakes in Pipe Creek. All Proceeds go toward the Medina Children’s Home Arms of Hope. For more informa-tion contact Wild Bill 719-371-2693.

Coats for Kids Ride - Palo Pinto County CoatsForKidsRide.com Mineral Wells Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Fort Worth

6th Annual Shriners Hospital Toy Run Facebook.com/events/340484329461992 Houston Region: Gulf Coast Metro: Houston

9th Annual Buddy Oney Toy Run 512.540.2561 Rockdale Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Killeen/Temple

Big Twin Toy Run 972.230.1617 Cedar Hill Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

14th Annual Wise County Toy Run Facebook.com/WiseCountyToyRun Decatur Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

Johnson County Toy Run JohnsonCountyToyRun.com Cleburne Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

Tri-County Toy Run of Central Texas Facebook.com/TriCountyToyRunOfCentralTexas Temple Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Killeen/Temple

Red Riding Hoodlum Toy Run 210.410.5783 Selma Region: South Texas Metro: San AntonioStarts at the Deer Crossing Saloon (4810 FM 1518, Selma). Registration begins @ 9am. Santa’s Sleigh loading begins @ 10am. KSU 1pm. Ride goes to The Bair Foundation for delivery. Huge after party at Deer Crossing Saloon with auction, games, food, drinks,

vendors and more. Meet Thunder Roads Texas’ own PIG and get a picture! Call 210.410.5783 for more information. NO CHARGE TO PARTICIPATE, but please bring a toy or cash donation. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!Longview HOG Toy Run TheHarleyShopInc.com Longview Region: Piney Woods Metro: Longview

Thunder Roads Texas BIKE NIGHT ThunderRoadsTexas.com Houston Region: Gulf Coast Metro: HoustonOne Night – TWO Parties! Our monthly (third Thursday) biker party with a few hundred of our closest friends! Co-hosted by the Outlaw Dave Show. Live music with no cover or drink minimum, drink specials (big ass beer night!), vendors, stage games, door prizes, and MORE! Reserved motorcycle-only parking.. Rain or shine… the BEST and longest continually held bike night in Houston!

NORTH: Shifters Saloon (5001 Treaschwig Rd, Spring 77373). Steve & his crew throw a mean party!

CENTRAL: Outlaw Dave’s Worldwide Headquarters (6502 Washington Ave, Houston 77007, behind I-Hop). Outlaw Dave broadcasting LIVE! Cages, please park behind I-Hop.


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New Year’s Eve Party w/ Dean Seltzer Facebook.com/events/274669265899759 Dayton Region: Gulf Coast Metro: Houston

February 6-8 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre MassacreRally.com Hondo Region: Hill Country Metro: San Antonio38th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre hosted by Alamo City Gypsy MC. Back in Hondo, TX! Come join us at the Hondo City Park and Fairgrounds located at 733 FM Rd 462 N. Plenty of camping and room for self-contained RV’s. Food & merchandise vendors; Run Pins for the first 1000; Fun run w/ cash prizes; Live music all weekend! For info visit our website or call (210) 601-1932. Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!

PREMIUM EVENT LISTINGS only $15/event.SPONSORED EVENTS - We offer GREAT sponsor ad packages. Now is the time to start 2015 planninng!EMAIL: [email protected] for info.

February 27-March 1Mardi Gras Rally Liberty Facebook.com/events/858670834149448 Region: Piney WoodsMetro: HoustonBiggest ADULT Mardi Gras Party in Texas! $40 weekend pass; $20 Saturday day pass. Live music, golf cart & bike lighted parade, campsite contest, Mardi Gras costume contest, bike show, wet t-shirt contest, tattoo show, pole dance contest,m vendors and more! BEADS, BEADS and more BEADS! Laissez les bons temps reouler… Let the good times roll! Saturday late night party... FREE beer while it lasts and no dress code! Sponsored by Thunder Roads Texas!March 13-15 Blowout’s Biker Bash BlowoutsBikerBash.com Hitchcock Region: Gulf Coast Metro: HoustonApri 9-12 Carts, Bikers & Babes Rally CartsBikersAndBabesRally.com Somerville Region: Prairies & Lakes Metro: Bryan/College Station

May 14-17 Texas State HOG Rally TXStateHOGRally.com Tyler Region: Piney Woods Metro: Tyler

June 11-14 Republic of Texas (ROT) Biker Rally ROTRally.com Austin Region: Hill Country Metro: Austin

June 15 Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day RideToWork.org

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WAS THERE!!St Jude BenefitJune 22AmarilloDean Downey, TRTHeld at The Illustrated Lady’s Tattoo & Piercing Studio.

Breast Cancer Benefit July 13AmarilloDean Downey, TRTHeld at Skooterz.

Buffalo Soldiers National ConventionJuly 23-26HoustonTerry “Gator” Dugas, ReaderPhotos are from the ride from the convention to Mancuso Harley-Davidson Crossroads.


Family Support Harley PartyJuly 26AmarilloDean Downey, TRTHeld at the Family Support Services location on 10th @ Polk Street.

Brazoria Biker BashAugust 15-16AngletonMike “Biker” Boone, TRT

Deacons of Deadwood September 20HoustonShelly “TX Dragonfly” Horan and Bob “Just One More” Cooney, TRTThunder Roads Texas had a VIP table for the event. We took some friends, Tracey Philp, Kimberly Gibson, Jack & Lynn Rodriguez. Additionally, we gave away four tickets to two lucky winners, David Byrd and Debi Teplitz. They won through contests on our Facebook page. Bret Michaels was the lead act and he put on one heck of a show.



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Hawg Wild Rally September 26-28NacogdochesMike “Biker” Boone, TRTThis rally is one of the best old school get-togethers in Texas... 25 years and still going strong. All for Make a Wish foundation.

Steel Horse Trail RideSeptember 27Chappell Hill to ConroeShelly “TXDragonfly” Horan, TRTWhile my bike was down, I wasn’t “out”! I joined the Texas LIPS (Ladies Into Purchasing Stock) this year. It’s a purchasing group associated with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLSR). Each year, they host a few fundraisers to gather funds to purchase livestock at the HLSR, proceeds of which benefit Texas college students.

Thunder Roads Texas is dedicated to events around the state of Texas. We accept reader submissions! If you’ve been to an event and have pictures you’d like to share, please send them to [email protected].

If you’d like to be a part of the Thunder Roads Team... email Shelly and we’ll get you a Correspondent Package. Benefits ot being part of our team include discounted or free entrance to events, FREE Thunder Roads Texas subscription, FREE Thunder Roads Texas T-shirt, goodies to give away while you’re out-and-about... and being able to say you’re part of this dynamic team!


DAVE AND RADIOHe returned from the Army in the late 80s and started taking mass media classes at the University of Houston. He had always been fascinated by radio. When a part time job doing research with KFMK appeared on the bulletin board, he decided it was the job for him… the foot in the door.

While he was bartending one time, supplementing his income, Eric Chase, a “famous voice” came into the bar. Chase worked at KRBE/KKZR. He told Dave, “You have a really good voice. Come see me.”

Dave didn’t hesitate and he got a production department position with KKZR. It wasn’t too long and he was on the air. He worked KRBE, then off to Dallas for ABC Radio doing a syndicated show, then down to San Antonio. But he missed home.

In 1992, Dave found a home at KLOL, working with Stevens & Pruett. After “KLOL blew up” he took a little time off. He went over to an upstart KIOL, but it didn’t last very long.

During all these rock radio years, DJ time on the air was dwindling, with stations vying to play more music than the other. Dave didn’t like the 8-10 second snippets. They didn’t give him time to really engage with his interviewees or with the audience.

What Dave found easy for him… to get on the air with other DJs, such as Walton & Johnson and Dean & Roj, in order to promote various charities he was involved in. He was so successful at it that people kept asking for advice on promoting their charities. It was here that Dave found a gap.

In 2007, Dave made the transition over to talk radio. He took the concept of “active male lifestyle”, arranged to buy time on 950AM, KPRC. He had regulars, like Joe Rogan, to help with segments, like the “ride ‘n rally”. Sometimes

raunchy, always masculine, the show covered various topics important to men, like hanging with exotic dancers and riding motorcycles! The show gained traction.

At one point, he filled in for Walton & Johnson. Primarily, the plan was to host a “best of” during a two-week vacation for them. Dave took advantage and used some of the time to promote his charities. The station liked the response so much, they offered Dave the slot after Walton & Johnson. Then he moved to after lunch, then drive-time then evening, then drive-time… well, you get the picture!

DAVE AND “OUTLAW”During his time at KLOL, one of the station’s monikers was “Outlaw Radio”. He was just beginning his on-air persona. When he’d introduce himself, it was always, “Dave with Outlaw Radio”. At some point, the “Outlaw” took and “Outlaw Dave” was born. What makes it all the better… he has been known to brag that he’s been arrested all over… three continents, thus earning the title “Outlaw”.

DAVE AND BEST INTERVIEWWhen asked who his favorite interview was, he was very quick with an answer… Sammy Hagar, saying Hagar is the “biggest and warmest” interview he’s ever done. Very laid back and easy going. Hagar always remembered Dave by name when he saw him. When asked about ZZ Top, he said “of course, they’re local gods.”

DAVE AND HIS “CREED”Over the first years of his on-air career, Dave would start each show with a monologue about who he is, what he believes. After some time, he decided he needed a “creed”, something to end the show that would make people pause and reflect. Out of his monologues came, “Be the voice of reason in a sea of insanity; When you see a wrong, make it a right; and, if you get a chance to help another human being, just do it.” Each show is ended with this creed.

DAVE AND HONORSOver seven years going strong, including two years in a row as KPRC’s favorite host/program and this year, honored by the Houston Press as this year’s “Personality of the Year”. Last year, after three failed ballot attempts at the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, the board of directors voted to name him to the Hall of Honor, for “significant contributions” to Texas radio. This year, Dave has been named to the Texas Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place November 2 in Galveston. Sorry, folks… it’s already sold out! This is a big deal… out of 100 nominated, only 15 are inducted each year.

When talking about his induction, Dave is quick to mention his radio mentors/idols who preceded him into the Hall, Colonel St. James, Mark Stevens and Jim Pruett, among others.

DAVE AND THE RANCH RIDEThe Outlaw Dave Ranch Ride goes into its 11th year. In 2003, he visited Jim Pruett at his gun shop and asked, “How’s the ranch going?” Pruett answered, “Not as good as needed, after 2001. We need to do a ride.”

They got together and started promoting it on the radio, saying all they need is 500 riders at $20 a head and they can raise $10,000. “Troll”, with the Northwest Chapter of the San Jacinto High Rollers, called into the show and said, “Do you know what you’re doing?” After a few heartbeats, the answer was basically “no”. From that point on, the San Jacinto High Rollers assist with every aspect of the ride, getting up to 1,700 riders from Stubbs Harley-Davidson in Houston down to the Lone Star Rally in Galveston. “I show up every year at 8am, and it’s all magically done,” says Dave.

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To date, the ride has easily raised over $100,000 for the Stevens & Pruett Ranch. The Ranch is a non-profit that helps kids and horses.

About the ranch… it started as a labor of love by friends, Stevens & Pruett. It’s had its highs and lows, but still works hard to offer the best in care to rescued horses and children who need some guidance.

DAVE AND SANTAWhen working out the details for the Ranch Ride, Dave says, “All they wanted in return was for me to play Santa and lead their annual toy run”. The Northwest San Jacinto High Rollers Toy Run is now in its 35th year. They start out at Honda of Houston on 290 and head out to the Boys & Girls Country, bikes full of toys and donations. One of the unique things about this toy run is the club gets a list of children and their ages ahead of time. As riders drop off toys and line up, Santa’s helpers wrap the presents for the kids.

At the home, Outlaw Santa Dave rides in on his bike, addresses the kids and calls each one out by name to give them their presents. We, as spectators get to watch the kids tear into the gifts.

DAVE AND FIRST RESPONDERSLong a supporter of first responders, Outlaw Dave has started the “First Responders Ride”. This year was the inaugural year. With the entry fee, riders get a commemorative ride T-shirt, an escorted ride and free entry to the Texas Association of First Responders (TAFR) annual Wild Game Cook Off. Many of the cookers offer up meals, beverages, and fun for rider participants.

DAVE AND THE BARHe had long bartended for a living, so he was already a bar fly. When he moved to San Antonio radio, his predecessor, Joe Anthony, had owned a pizza joint and promoted it on the air. Anthony realized that radio was a bit fickle and wouldn’t be there forever. So the pizza joint was his back up. Same with many other radio personalities Dave worked with. They had these side businesses as a “diversity of revenue”.

A friend, Davenport Duane, of the Davenport Lounges (Houston and Clear Lake) called Dave and said, “I’m going to do a franchise of martini bars” and asked Dave to join in. Dave went back with “I’ve got a concept…” They looked all over Houston for just the right spot. They found a small, old ice house. It literally opened during prohibition. It was known as the “little shack by the tracks’ because it backed onto the railroad, where they would get their ice from. This is one of the oldest ice houses in Houston.

Today, Outlaw Dave’s Worldwide Headquarters host s the Thunder Roads Texas Central BIKE NIGHT, a “midnight circus” show on Saturdays, a car show every other Sunday, various other bike nights, and many charitable events.

The bar is located on Washington, just off I-10, behind IHOP and open daily 11am-2am, serving up a full bar and gastro pub menu.

DAVE AND THE FUTURE“Bringing the rock ‘n roll sensibilities to talk radio,” Dave comments. There are some things in the works that he cannot reveal at this time… possibly by the time this is printed, we can help spread the word. Suffice to say, he’s succeeding at his mission!

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Jim Pruett & Outlaw Dave@ Ranch Ride

Ranch Ride line up @Stubbs Harley-Davidson

Outlaw Dave @ Thunder Roads Texas BIKE NIGHT

Outlaw Dave’s Worldwide Headquarters

Car show @ Outlaw Dave’s Worldwide Headquarters

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I saw you across a crowded room. Among all the others that were there, the lights seemed to shine down on you alone. I knew then I had to have you for my own. Willingly, you came with me to my home. From the car, I carried you gracefully through the front door.

Looking at you, I admire your body; your well shaped legs and breasts. Slowly I remove what wraps around your body so tightly, fitting you like a glove; exposing your tender white skin. From your neck I remove your charms and carry you off in my arms, to the warm water that waits. The water cascades down your neck, flowing over your soft breasts, then your legs… glistening with wetness. Droplets of water cover your taut skin.

My hands rub your body, ummmm running them through the beads of water. Making them trickle down off your body. I place my fingers inside you. You are warm and moist, so ready. I carry your still dripping body, to a laying place, so that I can put inside you what was well prepared to enter you before we even came through the door.

As soon as I lay you down your legs spread open wide. You are ready now and so am I. I put a little in slowly at first, getting a feel for how much you can take in. I put in more… you take it willingly. In anticipation, faster and faster I put it

in, pushing it in deeply as far as I can, until I can’t put any more in, you are so tight. With your legs wrapped tightly, not wanting to release any of it,

I make you so hot for a very long time, until your sweet juices escape from within. Then I taste you, with my tongue at first, your skin is so soft and tender. I taste more of you with my mouth, you are so hot and moist… you taste so good. Your juices coating my mouth, making me drool in anticipation of eating you more with every taste.

“Oh yes”, I say to you, “I must say Grace. Thank God for Butterball turkey.... Amen!”

Two biker sisters were shopping on Black Friday and run into each other. When they started to discuss their home lives, one said, “Seems like all Mike and I do anymore is fight. I’ve been so upset I’ve lost 20 pounds.”

“Why don’t you just leave him then?” asked her sister.

“Oh! Not yet,” the first replied, “I’d like to lose at least another fifteen pounds first.”

A small business owner was dismayed when a brand new corporate chain opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right and announced its arrival with an even larger sign reading

LOWEST BLACK FRIDAY PRICES. The small business owner panicked, until he got an idea. He put the biggest sign of all over his own shop… it read... MAIN ENTRANCE.

When making Thanksgiving dinner, do your giblets end up in the gravy? Or do you wear a bra when you cook?

Dear God,

I’m writing about some concerns I have as a turkey. It seems that in your infinite wisdom, you decided to make us fat, flightless, and evidently, delicious. Did we say something to make you mad?

Sincerely Yours,Mr. Turkey.

May your stuffing be tasty,May your turkey be plump.

May your potatoes and gravyHave nary a lump.

May your yams be deliciousAnd your pies take the prize,

And may your Thanksgiving dinnerStay off your thighs!


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Accessories & Parts* Stitches 1308 Hwy 6 South Houston, TX 77077 281.558.8572 Region: Gulf Coast Closest Metro: Houston

BandsWild Rabbit Salad Great Party Band! Houston Contact Bucky Goldberg Facebook.com/buckygoldberg Reverbnation.com/wildrabbitsalad

Bars & Restaurants*Garrett Road Ice House 14303 Garrett Rd Houston, TX 77077 281.456.0440 Facebook.com/pages/Garrett-Road-Ice-House/268480946517754 Region: Gulf Coast Closest Metro: Houston

* Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop Bent Rim Grill 657 West Ranch Rd Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6629 www.friocanyonmotorcycleshop.com www.bentrimgrill.com Region: Hill Country Closest Metro: San Antonio

* Pivo’s Ice House 1564 FM 1291 Fayetteville, TX 78940 979.732.2290 Find us on Facebook: Pivos-Ice-House Region: Prairies & Lakes

Metro: Austin

*Road Hawgs Saloon 31138 I-10 West Boerne, TX 78006 830.755.6449 www.roadhawgssaloon.com Region: Hill Country Metro: San Antonio * Rolling Thunder Bar & Grill 6441 County Rd 2173 Fluvanna, TX 79517 325.573.HAWG (4294) http://rollingthunderbarandgrill.com/Home_Page.php Region: Panhandle Closest Metro: Lubbock

* Sisterdale Saloon 1211 Sisterdale Hwy Sisterdale, TX 78006 830.324.6767 Facebook.com/Sisterdale.Roadhouse Region: Hill Country Closest Metro: San Antonio

* West of the Brazos 23220 Hwy 36 Damon, TX 77430 979.742.3100 www.WestoftheBrazos.com Region: Gulf Coast Closest Metro: Houston* Yankee’s Tavern 8703 Ada Oaks Ln Anderson, TX 77830 936.873.3314 www.yankeestavern.com Region: Prairies & Lakes Closest Metro: Bryan/College Station

Biker ChurchesNortheast Texas Bikers Church 749 E 16th Street Mt Pleasant, TX 75455 903.563.0948 NETXBC.com Region: Piney Woods Closest Metro: Longview Church service on Thursdays @ 7pm Bible study on Sundays @ 5pm

Dealerships & Shops* Bill Allen Motorcycle Company 3607 S College Ave Bryan, TX 77801 979.822.4294 Facebook.com/BillAllen.Motorcycles

* Cowboy’s Alamo City H-D 11005 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78233 800.397.7875 www.cowboysalamocityharley.com Region: South Texas Closest Metro: San Antonio

* Gulf Coast Trikes 1907 Lawrence Rd, Ste 200 Kemah, Texas 77565 832.864.2085 GulfCoastTrikes.com Hours: Tues-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-3pm

* Harley-Davidson of Waco 4201 S Jack Kultgen Expy Waco, TX 76711 254-753-0393 www.hdwaco.com Region: Prairies & Lakes Closest Metro: Waco

* Javelina Harley-Davidson 29078 I-10 West Boerne, TX 78006 800-860-9696 www.javelinaharleydavidson.com Region: Hill Country Closest Metro: San Antonio

* Legacy Harley-Davidson 12100 W Hwy 80 East Odessa, TX 79765 800.788.6921 www.legacyh-d.com Region: Big Bend Closest Metro: Midland/Odessa

* Longhorn Harley-Davidson 2830 West I-20 Grand Parairie, TX 75052 972.988.1903 www.longhornhd.com Region: Prairies & Lakes Closest Metro: Dallas/Ft Worth

* Mancuso Harley Davidson - Crossroads 12710 Crossroads Park Dr Houston, TX 77065 281.970.9700 www.mancusocrossroads.com Region: Gulf Coast Closest Metro: Houston

* Motorcycle Tire Shop Welding/Technical Services 1917 S Hackberry San Antonio, TX 78210 210.533 BIKE (2453) http://motorcycletireshop.synthasite.com Region: South Texas Closest Metro: San Antonio

* Southern Metal Choppers 11116 Middle Fiskville Rd, Ste E Austin, TX 78753 512.833.5044 www.southernmetalchoppers.com Region: Hill Country Closest Metro: Austin

* Woods Cycle Country 1933 I-35 East New Braunfels, TX 78130 830.606.9828 www.woodscyclecountry.com Region: Hill Country Closest Metro: San Antonio


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Insurance & Attorneys* Ball Insurance 416 S Main St Highlands, TX 77562 800.444.7014 www.ballins.com Region: Gulf Coast Closest Metro: Houston

* Farrar & Ball Law Firm; Law Tigers 1010 Lamar, Ste 1600 Houston, TX 77002 713.221.8300 www.lawtigers.com Region: Gulf Coast Closest Metro: Houston

* Freeway Insurance 642 W Rhapsody, Ste A San Antonio, TX 78216 210.403.2216 www.FreewayInsurance.com Region: South Texas Closest Metro: San Antonio

Lodging & CampgroundsDUBL-C Guest House (Vacation Rentals by Owner) Kerrville area: located on Hwy 39 between Ingram & Hunt; Stay 2 Nights, get 3rd FREE 866.427.8374 www.vrbo.com/385945 Region: Hill Country Closest Metro: San Antonio

*Scoot On Inn Cabins & Camping, LLC 4397 South Highway 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.4442 Office/Home 512.517.5349 Cell-Tim Region: HIll Country Closest Metro: San Antonio

Motorcycle TowingCyclone Cycle Rescue 1100 Crane Dr Euless, 76039 76039 817.308.9086 www.MotorcycleTowingTX.com Region: Prairies & Lakes Closest Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

Riding Gear & Leather Goods* Coppersage Biker Gear 1002 Goodson Road Magnolia, TX 77355 281.730.1835 Region: Piney Woods Closest Metro: Houston

* Motorcycle Outpost, The 103 S College Westminster, TX 75409 972.838.8222 www.TheMotorcycleOutpost.com Region: Prairies & Lakes Closest Metro: Dallas/Fort Worth

* Pit Stop Biker Gear 13028 State Highway 21 West Austonio, TX 75835936-661-7518www.pitstopbikergear.com

Miscellaneous* American Legion Post 402 11457 US Highway 190 West Livingston, TX 77351 936.646.7411


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