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J&P Cycles 30th Anniversary was one to remember!

Throttler Motorcycle Magazine's crew spent the weekend at the J&P Cycles 30th Anniversary with an estimated crowd of 20,000 bikers June 27 and another 15,000 bikers June 28. This year was highlighted by appearances from the Motorcycle Monster, Michele Smith, Cory Ness, Rick Fairless, Brian Klock and some of the industry's top manufacturers. Jason Britton was also on hand performing stunts and s…

Harley-Davidson declares May Women Riders Month

Thousands of Female Motorcycle Riders Twist the Throttle to Celebrate INTERVIEW WITH Leslie Prevish Women’s Outreach Manager and 20-Year Veteran Rider, Harley-Davidson Motor Company WHAT: This May the rumble from those April showers will continue a little longer as thousands of female riders will twist the throttle to celebrate the first-ever Women Riders Month. Harley-Davidson Motor Com…

Motorcycle Monster has gone International

Recently one of the Monster Photographers, Phil Lampron, has joined the Peace Corps. Currently he's in Macedonia, located in Eastern Europe, and will be bringing us Motorcycle Related Photos from that part of the world! He'll also be checking in from time to time to keep us updated with articles and photography! Check out the first set of photos for the May Day Motorcycle Ev…

Morons in Myrtle

Commentary by the Motorcycle Monster www.motorcyclemonster.com Here we go again. A familiar battle where free men and women are denied their constitutional 1st amendment rights, by, in this case the powers that be in Myrtle Beach and in the county of Horry S.C. These local politicians have decided who can and who can not pull permits in their fiefdom, and are in effect removing a vital, succes…

Road Food

By the Motorcycle Monster When traveling as much as a busy Motorcycle Monster does, one of the important parts of hotel/road comfort (if there is such a thing) is having the ability to get a little snack or small meal together in the room or on the roadside without packing everything including the kitchen sink in your saddlebag. Old stand-bys like granola bars, single portion boxes of Cheerio…

Unleashes the Beast

MotorcycleMonster.com “Unleashes the Beast” in Daytona News Release Lakeland, Florida 12-04-2007 Popular motorcyclist event website www.motorcyclemonster.com recently went public with their newest Motorcycle Monster character in Daytona Beach Florida. “The Motorcycle Monster” was unleashed at Biktoberfest in a test to see how the motorcycle public, and media would respond to such an …

Too Much Orange County Chopper Not

OK, will all of the Real Bikers / Wannabees / Motorcyclists/Enthusiasts/Dreamers who have watched either American Chopper (Orange County Choppers), Monster Garage (Jesse James), Motorcycle Mania (1 or 2) or the Chopper Build Off (Billy Lane, Dave Perowitz, or Indian Larry) please raise your right hand. Oh I forgot, I'm dealing with bikers.... first, "lay down the paper" Ok, you know who you…

40 Years

This motorcycle thing all started for me in about 1957. I remember looking through my mom’s chain link fence at this group of long-haired guys with leather jackets and beautiful two-wheeled machines in our neighbor’s backyard. I asked my brother Al what those machines were, and he said, “Harleys.” He then reminded me that mom had warned many times not to go around those “hoods.” About…

"Do" Bike Week Like A Pro (2003)

By Dano Last year I put together some ideas to help the novice "Bike Week Attendee" get around the monstrous Daytona event with a little less stress and also maybe help save some engines from overheating. With several years (probably 30) of Daytona's under my belt, I have made all of the mistakes a Bike Week visitor can make and most of them twice. I have rehashed last years article and am se…

Hooray for Leesburg

For those of you who frequent this spot in the magazine, you know that I've been hangin' with Harleys since the mid-1950s. You also know that I'm a fan of most vehicles, as long as they have only two wheels. Having owned probably 100 motorcycles over the past 40 years, I have also spent my fair share of time attending motorcycle events. From the giant annual affair in Daytona, to the more intimate…

Insurance Article

Okay Riders, Heads up. Today is your lucky day; old Dano is going to give you a lesson on Florida’s Motorcycle Insurance law. Hold on now… before you click the page getting to the next article, I’m also going to tell you how to save some of those hard earned bucks and keep them in your pocket instead of giving them to some insurance company. Since writing this column from the beginning, expounding…

Lots of Hugs for 2002

With the Holiday Season behind us, it's the time for reflection on the past year and time to make resolutions on what we personally might do in the coming year to make things better. First of all, the year 2001 is a year that will always be remembered because of the tragedy in New York. Along with dates like December 7, 1941 (Pearl Harbor), and November 22,1963 (JFK’s Assasination), these sad days…

Some Good Guys Are Still Around

By Dano Having been riding for the better part of 35 years, it's fair to say that I have been disappointed while visiting motorcycle shops on more than one occasion. It is also fair to say that more than one of those disappointments came on trips when I intended to purchase a new or used motorcycle only to be either ignored or insulted by some less than cordial sales person who decided by my …

Touring Sunshine State

Florida Having lived in Florida for the last 30 years and being an avid adventurer, I consider myself an expert on touring the Sunshine state. It is rare that I hear about a Florida route that I haven't traveled at least once. I first got Florida sand in my shoes in 1961 traveling with my family from Indiana on summer vacation. When we first unloaded our 57 Buick on Jacksonville Beach, I kn…

Bikers Are The Best, Give Them a Hug

By Dano It's my favorite time of year. The weather is fine and riding is great. It is also the time when I am most proud to be a biker. I like to refer to this as the "Hugging time of year." You see, I get a little corny this time of year because I think the biker community deserves more credit than it receives. Bikers get very little credit from the media, (TV or newspapers) so old Dano believ…

Dodging Bullets and Arriving Alive

By Dano Okay all ya'll Scooter Jockeys, listen up: This tale is more important than those “wet- t” adventures I usually expound upon while sippin’ on my Jim Beam elixir with my feet dangling in Cindy’s pool. I have some important safety info for everyone who braves the highways on two wheels. This stuff not only may keep you and your posse puttin’ along safely, it may save your life. Your ex-…

I Love Fire Ants

The New Year brings out our usual list of resolutions and hopes for the future. After some serious medical problems a few years ago, I adjusted my thinking. I still try to improve the upcoming new year, but I also like to reflect on the great things I already have. One of the blessings we have in Central Florida is the wonderful weather. I love Florida. I think we live in the best place on Eart…

Leading a Group Motorcycle Ride

By Dano Being the leader of a motorcycle tour is more than being the first in line in a group of your motorcyclist friends. It is a responsibility that takes careful planning. Depending on the size of the group and the distance to be traveled, the amount of preparation varies. Having a plan and working out the details with the participants in advance will make your ride more enjoyable for every…

Plant City Rocks (Keep it Rockin')

By Dano Just in case you have been trekking in the Himalayas or white shark hunting in New Zealand the last couple of months and have missed the hottest new biker event in Central Florida, the new Plant City Bike Fest "Rocks". In my opinion. Plant City's first two monthly events surpass most veteran events and rank up there with some of the best in potential, including my favorites, Leesburg an…

Southwest Florida Cruise

By Dano Having lived in Florida for the last 30 years and being an avid adventurer, I consider myself an expert on touring the Sunshine state. It is rare that I hear about a Florida route that I haven't traveled at least once. I first got Florida sand in my shoes in 1961 traveling with my family from Indiana on summer vacation. When we first unloaded our 57 Buick on Jacksonville Beach, I knew…

Billy Lane Bike Builder Arrested for DUI Manslaughter

On Monday Sept. 25th nationally known bike builder and star of motorcycle TV show Biker Build off , Billy Lane (William David Lane), was arrested , after surrendering to the Florida Highway patrol in Cocoa Beach Florida. Lane was charged with DWI Manslaughter, driving with a suspended license, and DWI- Serious bodily injury to another. Lane was transported to the Brevard County Jail by Flori…