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On The Run with ValGal at Biketoberfest 2017
On The Run with ValGal at Biketoberfest 2017
Choppertime Bike Show
Cacklebery’s and Cabbage Patch
Billy Lane’s Sons of Speed by Miserable George
Ever since I saw the first Sons of Speed Race, I been chompin’ at the bit for the next one, and this past Oct. 21, 2017, out at NSB Speedway…it happened!!!
We got there early, went over to the pit area, and were amazed at the array of old school Board-track racing machines…a few, almost 100 years old..!!! I noticed Harley’s and Indians, if there were other makes…well, I missed them.
It was an absolute joy to watch the warm-ups and tuning of these legendary machines!! Some of the riders even wore suits that made them look like they just stepped out of the past!! Billy Lane himself, wore an old-time leather helmet!!
These bikes have no clutch, no tranny, and, NO BRAKES!! Put ‘em up on a stand, and yank on the rear wheel, and mostly, they will sputter to life; or get a push, or coast down from the edge of the high bank on turn-4!!!
They call it “Sons of Speed”, BUT, there are several “Daughters” of Speed running as well, including Shelly Rossmeyer, and Roxie….(just Roxie, was all I got!!), and last races’ winner, Brittney Olsen. She was ready to ride, but, her bike wasn’t completed as yet, but, she didn’t exactly “sit” it out…she was running all over the grounds, sporting a cute little cheerleader type outfit. Roxie was a rookie, but finished 2nd. in a heat, and was giving Billy Lane a run for his money!!
A rider named Jake, #13 , was the eventual winner for the day. He received a beautiful hand tooled trophy.
We had the pleasure of meeting Roxie, along with Rick Petko from Orange Co. Choppers, plus MC Bubba Blackwell!!
All in all, it was a fantastic day!
I wanna thank Billy Lane for his hospitality, and NSB Speedway for a fine facility. Looking forward to Bike Week, 2018 for the next Sons of Speed event!!! Stay tuned….
Miserable George
Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Chopper Show by Miserable George
Once again, the Biketoberfest fans were rocked at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo, with some of the most unusual hand-made choppers from far and wide…around the state of Florida, and beyond!!
A horde of eager revelers piled in at around noon, and partied hearty till about 5PM.
Despite the Florida afternoon heat, Big Rick and the Troublemakers had the crowd boogying, Twisted Tea helped quench some thirsts, and, of course, the many babes had the old eye-balls poppin’!!!
Things were good, ‘cause, ol’ Willie was walkin’ around all day with a big smile on his face!! As has happened before, we didn’t feel any rain until the main show was complete, and then, just a few random drops.
Gotta thank Roadside Marty for all his spontaneous humor, and his efforts to get a few of the ladies to pop their tops…YEAH!!! Hey, it’s Biketoberfest!!!
ValGal and I really enjoyed the day at Tropical Tattoo!!! Next Spring, it’ll all happen again!! Thanks to Willie and the crew for a job well done!!!
Miserable & ValGal
ROCKET COAST ANTIQUE MC CLUB by Miserable George
Sunday, Aug. 6th., was another blistering , hot, Florida summer day….I mean…it was HOTTT, but, ValGal and I braved the heat, and boogied down to Palm Shores Customs for a gathering of the Rocket Coast Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America.
As always, there was a pretty nice crowd, despite the awful heat…we even noticed a few bikes there that we hadn’t seen before. Palm Shores Customs had their shop open, and, inside was a huge electric fan, which did a pretty good job of cooling people off. Also, they had a few of their own customs on display…all of antique status…nice!!
We admired a 1952 Indian there, which we will try to feature later in OSB Magazine!
If you enjoyed adult beverages, the Cabana Shores Restaurant was close by and serving some pretty yummy looking food too. THAT was a big attraction!!! Also admired 2 1958 Chevy BelAires parked in the area…nice cars!! I’m told that their next gathering MIGHT be in the Cocoa-Merritt Island area…so, stay tuned…! Interested in joining…? Call 321-543-8944, OR get ‘em on line at rocketcoastamca@aol.com…Maybe when they get up to our area, it will have cooled down a bit!!! Hey, ride safe…
Miserable & ValGal…
Harley Rendezvous 2017 by Rick Kline
The Indian Lookout Country Club hosted the annual event once again. The weekend was filled with Bands, Vendors, Custom and Antique Bike shows plus two days of the Great American Rodeo. The event takes place in upstate New York in a little town of Duanesburg, NY The Country Club is 200 acres of camping on fenced in private property. Once inside you make your own fun. You can buy a bottomless beer mug and fill it for the whole weekend. They have been known for hosting top name bands such as Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, The Van Zandt band,Joan Jett and The Edgar Winter Group. The bands play all weekend long for your music enjoyment. Musician Ron Jones played on the day stage which entertained the crowd. They have a large tent set up right by the Waterin’ Hole Bar that you can get out of the hot sun and maybe a stray shower.
If you enter your custom scoot or Antique bike, various trophies are given away for the best in the show.
Friday and Saturday afternoons belong to the Great American Motorcycle Rodeo. Your host Chuck Smith will have you hooten’ and howlin‘ for your favorite rider in the beer games including the plank ride, slow race, tire pull, hot dog bite and many more. There are vendors there offering bike parts, ad on’s and accessories. You don’t have to bring food, there are plenty of food vendors to fill your stomach while there. Saturday night is the big event everyone waits for. The International Contest which features, a number of girls who participate and dance for a prize for the best of the show. A trophy will be given away to the one who does her best if you get my drift. After the contest The Rendezvous puts on a fireworks show second to none for the crowd and the surrounding neighbors that can’t wait for the “Boomers”. For more information go to their website
www.harleyrendezvous.com or call them at 1-518-864-5659
It’s a weekend that you don’t wanna miss.
Rick Kline, Wescosville, PA.
MANIAC ROBERTS…PAN-SHOVEL by Miserable George
Awhile back, Val and I traveled north to Palm Coast to shoot a drag bike(Featured in OSB), and while we were there, in rolls this 1960 Pan-Shovel, built by Larry Krouse, and now owned by Maniac Roberts. No, I have no idea why they call him “Maniac”…!!!
The 74 CID motor is 1960, set in a 1961 hardtail frame…no stretch, but, some moulding. The motor boasts solid lifters, S&S carb.,and an Andrews 480 cam. Power gets to the road through a mainly stock 1960 HD Tranny. Bike also features an antique taillight, and a hand made ostrich skin seat…neat!!!
Gracing the machine is our model for the day….Lauren…!!!
Miserable George
