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Carolina Chrome

The #1 Magazine for South Carolina Bikers! Issue #135 September 2019

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Ms. Chrome September 2019

Ms. Holly Morris

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Cover Photographer Tony Culpepper

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Ms Chrome Ms. Holly Morris

COVER STORY By Robbie “CAPT” Rector

Photographer Tony Culpepper Owner of TLC Photography

10 Lessons from the Open Road ; Dress For The Ride 14 Biker Kids 15 Health & Safety 16-17 Centerfolds Hotrod & Danakia Photographer Gypsy Williams 18-21 Calendar of Events 24 Dr. DILLIGAF 28 Team Camden Benefit Ride By Wally Wersching 30-31 M.B. H-D Rally Information September 30th- October 6th

Cover Photography By Tony Culpepper Owner of TLC Photography

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“ON THE COVER” Story

By Robbie “CAPT” RECTOR Hi, I’m Robbie “CAPT” Rector, I have the privilege of serving as President of Fire and Iron MC, Station 115, Midlands, SC. I have been serving the citizens of Lexington County for 22 years in the Fire Service. I have had a passion for riding motorcycles since my early years in high school. when I worked and saved up enough money to buy my first motorcycle (used Yamaha 125 Enduro) after riding the wheels off of that one I eventually bought a new Honda 250 street bike. Fast forward a few years; my soon to be wife Tracey didn’t like riding much back then so I sold the bike and regretted it every day. Fast forward 20 years and two kids later; I finally bought another bike. Now Tracey not only likes to ride with me, but she has traveled all over the country on the back of my bike.

What a blessing it is to have her sharing and enjoying the same passion of riding as I have.

We eventually caught up with a good friend Dan Boyce, founder of Fire and Iron MC, Station 115, who eventually talked me into joinin’. I was reluctant at first but have enjoyed every minute of it with no regrets. The club has truly become a family for us both. We ride all over the United States, multiple times per year, 6

to reunite with old friends/family and make new ones. The Club has over 140 "Stations", as our chapters are known, throughout the United States, Germany and Canada. The Club members, ride 1000's of miles each year, criss-crossing the country in support of our other Stations and members rides and events.

Fire and Iron MC's membership is made up of Firefighter's and others who are associated with the Fire Service who love to ride. We are committed to the Brotherhood of being in a MC and being a Firefighter. Members are comprised of Active and Retired, Full Time/ Career, Paid On Call or Volunteer Firefighters. In addition to firefighters, we welcome Dispatchers, Mechanics or Inspectors who work in direct support of the Fire Service. Members of the Club not only share a passion for protecting the lives and property of the citizens of their communities, but also for each other and the open road. The Club takes great pride in its efforts to support various charities and other rides.

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FIMC, Station 115, hosts two charity rides every year as well as participates in numerous local and long distance rides, our spring ride benefiting the SC Firefighters Assistance Support Team (F.A.S.T) and our Fall ride benefiting a local first responder or their family member in need. Our 4th Annual Dan Boyce Memorial Benefit Run will be held September 28, 2019 at The Highway 378 Bar and Grill. You do not have to participate in the ride to contribute, our PayPal is: 115FIMC@gmail.com (please check the friends and family tab) FIMC, Station 115, is also a proud supporter of the Southeastern Burn Foundation Benefit Run on October 12, 2019 benefiting The Jeffrey Vaden Chavis House. The house is named in memory of Jeff Chavis who began his firefighting career as an 18-year old volunteer for the Round Hill Fire Department in Lexington, SC. On July 12, 2001, Jeff lost his life as a result of burns he suffered in the line of duty while fighting a residential fire. The Chavis House is a comfortable place where patients' family members may stay at no cost. Ride safe and ride often, “Capt” Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

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Dress For The Ride

Lessons from the Open Road: A Devotional for Motorcycle Riders By K. D. Byrd

Motorcyclists wear leather and helmets to protect their bodies from injury. Anyone who’s had a spill knows just how painful road rash can be, not to mention the head trauma that is likely without the benefit of a good helmet. As Christians, we wear different attire. Scripture instructs us to put on the whole armor of God. It’s important that we’re suited up properly for the battle of life. Ephesians 6:10-18 tells us what’s included in this Gospel gear: the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, feet fitted with readiness, a shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit. These items help us face the battles of life head-on.

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.” Psalm 46:1-2

Prayer: Dear God; Help me to dress for the journey and wherever it may take me.

Byrd, K. Dawn. Lessons from the Open Road: A Devotional for Motorcycle Riders (Kindle Locations 237-239). Sixteenth Street Publishing. Kindle Edition.

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Health & Saftey Accident Scene Management / Road Guardians

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Be Prepaired!! Injuries a motorcycle rider might incur: Motorcycle Crash Scene Burns – sunburn and heat burns from exhaust pipes and other hot motorcycle parts. Eye injuries – things flying or blowing into the eyes and Insect bites or stings. Cuts, abrasions and scrapes – usually from hitting the road (literally). Fractures, bleeding, possible amputation Trauma to the head, neck, spine, chest and abdomen (Box of Life).

Here’s a Motorcycle First Aid Kit Checklist: A good compact first aid book or cheat sheet (ASM PACT Card). Nitrile gloves Anti-microbial Hand Cleaner Sting Relief & Burn Gel. Band-Aid Antibiotic ointment packets Steri-strips or Butterfly bandages, Adhesive Sutures Minimum 4 large (4×4) Sterile Gauze Pads Rescue Breathing Emergency Blanket Normal sterile saline with a squirt tip for irrigating. Instant Cold Pack(s) Burn cream or gel (some have lidocaine for pain) Glow Stick(s) Heavy Duty Zip-lock Bags. Pack the travel size; Anti-diarrhea tablets, Anti-acid, Antihistamine, Pain Relievers, Electrolytes. Triangular Bandage – For slings, padding, strapping limbs to splints

Trauma shears – 7 inch Paramedic Shear – smaller one’s just don’t cut it! You will need to be able to cut through leather! 1 or 2 rolls of 2” or 3” roll gauze. Tweezers [There are] other things to consider when putting together a Motorcycle First Aid Kit! For more information about classes click here and Pre-packed Motorcycle First Aid Kits go to http://www.rgcompound.com/ WWW.CHROMESC.COM

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Dr. Dilligaf

Got something to ask dr. dilligaf?? send it to carolinachrome@yahoo.com

Dr. Dilliagaf, What is dumbest question that you have been asked in The implementation of new laws is fraught with uncertainty and public resistance. Educating the non-motorcycling public, law reference to motorcycling? enforcement agencies, judges etc. would require an on-going ~Just curious public information campaign lasting years before it would be safe for us as riders to be relatively safe doing this on SC roads. And Just curious, This question had me speechless for a moment. “why does your you can be certain that there would be a helmet mandate attached bike have two engines”? I suddenly realized that they assumed to any legislation allowing lane splitting in our State. each cylinder on my Harley was a separate motor. Life is hard, I believe it could only be effectively enacted on a Federal level with being stupid makes it harder. My response was to tell them that a consistent add campaign that would be ongoing and even then, the front engine was for summer and it kept the heat farther from the automobile driving public would question why motorcycles me and that the rear was for winter riding to keep my privates get special consideration. But finally, the biggest roadblock to a law that would allow warm. They nodded and moved along. Please feel free to share your stupid question stories on the Dr. filtering or splitting are riders themselves who already piss off the public by cutting in and out of traffic at high speeds and Dilligaf page or on our website at CHROMESC.COM. passing illegally. This type of behavior is a stumbling block for ~Dr Dilligaf those responsible riders who can and would safely benefit from a new law. Doctor Dilligaf, I personally wish it possible because I can’t stand to sit in traffic What do you think about legalizing lane splitting in S.C.? on my scoot with the SC heat and humidity stewing a witch’s 1) It is safe brew in my nether regions. 2) Reduces Traffic 3) Gets you (car drivers) to work faster Dr. Dilligaf 4) Reduces rear end collisions 5) Saves Lives 6) Is legal in California and in most countries outside of the U.S. 7) Helps riders control their environment 8) Traffic is a car problem Signed, -I’m for it I’m for it, I would love to be for it, but I can’t get behind it and here is why. The first statement 1). It is not safe. Records show that it only reduces motorcycle collisions moderately and the severity of injuries is not reduced at all. Second statement 2) The fact that your position in traffic has changed doesn’t not lesser the number of vehicles on the road. Reduces traffic is an idiotic statement. Same number of vehicles on the road whether you are at the front or the back. Statement 3) How is a motorcycle passing between you and the car in the next lane going to get you to work faster? Are you leaving your car roadside and getting on the back of a bike? Statement 4) Hey, this one is true. If you are zipping between cars it is hard for someone to run into the back of you without taking a few cages out as well. Statement 5) No proof of this at all, rear end collisions that result in death decreased in California but not an overall reduction of motorcycle deaths so that might suggest that the riders found another method of self-annihilation. You know like catching up to that cager who suddenly saw that opening in the other lane. Statement 6) Each time a new law is implemented in Cali the rest of the country goes SMDH. But now we’re going to hold them up as a shining example. Not this guy, it was probably passed as a population control measure to make room for illegal aliens. Remember they want to make it legal for them to vote but don’t want Russia influencing elections. Other countries have had success though; however, they have larger numbers of people on two wheelers because of super high gas prices. Statement 7) A rider always has control of his environment, I usually control mine by avoiding the traffic patterns that would put me in a position to need to lane split including getting off a dangerous road at the earliest opportunity. Statement 8) Another asinine statement. Saying traffic is a car problem is like saying crime is a cop’s problem. It affects us all.

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Team Camden Benefit Ride By Wally Wersching Last week, I was looking for something to do on Saturday. I tried all the usual calendar listings, and there was nothing in my area. Then I tried looking at the Facebook pages of some of the local biker ministries. That’s where I found out about Camden on the “Free Indeed Biker Ministry” page. Camden was born 1/14/19, and since then, has undergone multiple open heart surgeries. They were having a Team Camden Benefit Ride at Legends Billiards in Inman, SC. I got onto the Rand-McNally website to see exactly where Legends Billiards was. I had never been there before. The website had a suggested route of taking I85 to Rt 176 north. It should take less than an hour. I really didn’t want to ride on I85, there is a lot of construction with the lane surfaces chewed up, so I looked at alternative routes. That’s when I noticed that I could take back roads, and they would get me there at about the same riding time. I decided to take the back roads. Saturday morning came, and the roads were wet from overnight rains. I checked the radar, and there was no rain in the area. I decided to ride “Miss Vickie”. I left about 8:45AM heading west on Rt 150. I almost stopped, and went back to get the car because the sky to the south was black. I really didn’t want to ride through a summer storm. The sky to the north was blue and sunny. I decided to continue, and if I hit any rain, I’d turn around, and head back. Luckily, it stayed dry all the way. I turned left at Rt 221A, and then right on Rt 11. After going through Chesnee, I passed Strawberry Hill USA, and saw all the people waiting outside for a table. They have good food but there has to be more than just eating. It must be like a social event where friends meet every Saturday. I turned left onto Rt 9, and after a short distance, turned right onto Rt 292. About a mile after passing over I26, I stopped at Iron Power Sports to visit with Travis. To my surprise, Carl was there. He’s semi-retired now, and quit his job at Spartanburg Harley to spend a few days a week at Iron Power Sports which he owns. I gave them a few copies of the June issue of Carolina Chrome which has my article about the motorcycles at the Spartanburg Spring Fling. Travis put that together, and he hadn’t seen the article yet. He couldn’t stop smiling as he saw a picture of himself in the magazine. After a pleasant visit, I continued heading west on Rt 292, and once in downtown Inman, I turned left onto Rt 176. Rt 176 is a four-lane road, and I wasn’t sure where Legends was so I took it slow. Eventually, I saw Legends on the right, and pulled down into the parking lot with all the other bikes. After I parked, I took a stack of magazines to the registration table. They were glad to get them. I gave them my donation, and then walked around to see who was there. I stopped to talk with “Squid”. I hadn’t seen him since last Saturday in Union, SC for the Veterans Ride. He really gets around. He was there with a few of his friends. I recognized them from last Saturday. I walked inside to see what Legends was all about. It was dark and cool with pool tables as far as I could see. It looked like a great place to come and play a game of billiards. I met Camden’s grandmother. She looked too young to be anybody’s grandmother. I asked about the doctor’s prognosis, and she said that they think that after a few more heart surgeries, Camden will survive, and grow up to be a healthy child. That’s great!

I talked with a few of the ladies taking the registrations. They told me that all the money collected will go to Camden’s family. He’s in a hospital in Charleston, SC, and his mom has been with him the whole five months. She won’t leave him. I learned that the ride was set up like a Poker Run except there would be no cards to draw. The paper would be signed by the club member at the stop, and afterwards there would be drawings for many door prizes. I got one of the papers with a list of the stops, and was surprised to see that Strawberry Hill USA was the first stop. The second stop was Shotz Pub in Spartanburg. The third stop was the Lake Bowen Country Club in Inman, with the final stop, back at Legends for live music, hot dogs, and the door prize drawing. All the stops were in South Carolina so the bikers who don’t wear helmets didn’t have to. If any of the stops were in North Carolina, they would have to wear their helmets. It’s the law! There was a nonstop line of bikers coming in, registering, and then leaving. It was not a group ride. I decided to leave, and head to Strawberry Hill USA to buy some cantaloupes for Cindy. As I was leaving, I saw that Camden’s grandmother and others were doing a TV interview. I would have liked to see it but we don’t get Spartanburg stations anymore. I backtracked to Rt 292, to Rt 9, and right onto Rt 11. After a few miles, I stopped at the Strawberry Hill USA produce stand. I bought a couple cantaloupes, and put them in my pack. I looked across the road to the restaurant parking lot. It was full with the cars of the people waiting for tables in the restaurant. On the back wall of the lot, there was a small blue tent with a few motorcycles parked around it. That was where the ride participants were supposed to get the signature. While I was getting ready to leave, “Squid” and his friends rode up. They had seen “Miss Vickie”, and thought that they were supposed to stop at the produce stand to get the signature. I showed them where the small blue tent was, and they rode there. I left, and rode home to take Cindy out for a delicious lunch. During lunch, we talked about little Camden, and how blessed we are with our grandchild. If you want more info about Camden, go to the Facebook page “Team Camden”. $3,452.00 was given to Camden’s family from the ride, and everyone was glad to help.

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