Motorcycle Toy Drive and Christmas Parade

Here is something new that has been going on in Oklahoma! This is a great idea to make sure that all kids have a special toy at Christmas. Anyone in the area is welcome to ride in or watch the parade. 

The Chopper Is Out the Door

Back to being a safe ride

Last week we wrote about the '06 Chopper that came to the shop. The initial complaint was that the battery wasn't doing what a battery should be doing. There was also a noise that needed inspection.

Well, we replaced the battery, and adjusted the clutch. Then the front wheel fell off. That is when we found some other fun stuff that needed to be addressed too.

Here is what we did while it was in the shop'

• Replaced the battery 
• Checked the charging system
• Removed and cleaned carbeurator  
• Took front end apart and put new bearings in neck
• Re-packed bearings in front wheel
• Replaced wheel
• Tightened secondary belt

We also employed a liberal amount of Loctite and helped the guy put his new license plate on.

Almost there....

Nope. One more thing...

Okay. Job well done. 

Seminole County Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride

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September 14!

This year marks the five year anniversary of the deaths of two of Seminole County, Oklahoma's sheriff's deputies. In July 2009, Marvin Williams and Chase Whitebird were shot and killed while serving a warrant in Seminole, Oklahoma.

That year, local citizens pulled together, along with the Sheriff's department, to host a poker run to benefit the families of the fallen heroes. Businesses donated funds for food and shirts. Local bands volunteered to play.

That first year was the most memorable, with over 300 bikes arriving in downtown Wewoka. They had barely pulled out before the rain began. Volunteers hurried to move the entire venue indoors at the civic center and the rains just kept getting heavier.

Only a few bikers made the entire circuit in the vicious thunderstorm, but all of them rode in the rain for at least awhile. Later, everyone met in the civic center, and the rest of the events went as planned. The unexpected rains had lightened the grim mood, and people were generous.

2009

2012 Bikes at Wewoka Lake

5th Annual Poker Run

Five years have seen some major progress brought about by the efforts of the Fallen Heroes Ride. A memorial park was built in town, across from the sheriff's department. Memorial markers for all local fallen heroes have been added. Today, much of the money raised goes to scholarships for local students in need of assistance.

Memorial Park in Wewoka OK 

Ride Tomorrow

First bike's are scheduled to head out tomorrow at 11 am. The last bike in should be around 4pm. Registration will be before eleven. The route is 150 miles, with five stops for poker hands and refreshments. Once the bikes have all returned there will be an auction, 50/50 tickets, door prizes, and other events.

For those who are local, we hope to see you there. For those who can't make it, we hope you will enjoy the photos soon to follow.

2012

Street Glide Raffle and Ride Against Hunger For September

Something like this...photo courtesy of  ©Harley-Davison

Fort Thunder Harley-Davidson, News 9 OK, and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma are coming together to raffle off a 2013 Street Glide in Vivid Black. Tickets are $20 and the money goes to fight childhood hunger in Oklahoma.

Entries will only be accepted until the 27th of September. 

Here are the rules. Basically, you have to have a license and insurance, and you are responsible for the cost of title, tags and transport. You can't be affiliated with any of the sponsors and if you cheat they hang you up by your thumbs. Stuff like that.

If you miss your chance at this bike, or if you tried and failed, you can try again. on September 29th you can ride in Oklahoma's Own Ride Against Hunger. This one is a bit tricky--only 200 bikes are allowed to enter, so you have to speak up pretty fast.

The ride is short, from the news station in OKC to Fort Thunder in Moore. The entry fee is $150 per bike. Just remember that money goes to a very good cause. It also covers breakfast and lunch.

There will be prizes, music and an auction after the ride. On the auction block is a Street Glide built by Covingtons Customs. The bidding is at $45,000 right now. Here is the link so you can see this amazing bike.

Thousands of kids go hungry in Oklahoma every day. Money from these events sponsor the backpack program, which ensures that OK kids have proper nutrition needed every day for their development. Here is the link to the food bank, explaining more about the program and it's benefits.

Biker Photo of The Day--1936 Harley Davidson

Check out this blast from the past. A 1936 Harley-Davidson spotted at Sparks, America in 2003.

Biker Photo of the Day--Heritage Softail Twins

Sometimes a great photo op just pulls up and parks beside you. These two Harley-Davidson Heritage Softails were just begging to have their picture taken together. The one in front belongs to our Sheriff and riding-buddy. The other one just magically appeared today when we stopped for gas in Eufaula.