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Before we talk about this month and last month’s events and all that’s going on I would like to tell you about the biggest event for September. It’s my Wife & Partner’s birthday month, Woo-hoo!!!!! She’s not big on fanfare or all the craziness for her birthday but if you have an extra bottle of Blantons and willing to share give us a call ;) Ok let’s recap a little. We were able to get in a couple great bike nights in August, with new bands at both The Hideout and 21 Rock. We have started new biker games at The Hideout, with the 3-wheel pedal trike races which turned out to be a favorite all the way around. If you missed it, you can check out our Facebook page and The Hideouts page for all the awesome pictures. We will be doing bike nights at both places through the end of October.
Next, we had an awesome community turn out for the Freedom 13 Angels of Abbey Gate Memorial Ride on August 13. It was just great to see all the local bikers, Jeep clubs, trucks & cars meet up at 13 launch locations and then ride to meet at Mid-Rivers Mall. Then we were escorted to 370 park for a wonderful day of remembrance and honoring these fallen heroes... If you have seen them out, Greg and Mark are two of the driving forces that are moving this charity forward. If you get a chance, look them up and see the great things they are doing for our Veterans. If you can support a charity, we recommend Freedom 13.
On to September!! With weather permitting we will have our September model and bike release party at The Hideout on 9th of September. We will have our tent set up with our Full Throttle merchandise and be out and about with cameras to catch all the fun. Come out and meet our September Full Throttle Model Angie!!!!! And wait till you see Kevin’s McCarthy’s new bike, Diamond!!!!!!! Next, the 3rd week of September is packed!! We have Bike Night on the 16th @ 21 Rock
Next on Thursday, September 17, is Big St. Charles Bike Night, Models, Bikes, and Vendors. It’s the biggest and best and the last of the season. You should make this one!!!
Ok, this is what we all have been waiting for since last September!!!! The 20th Annual Lake of the Ozarks BikeFest starts on September 15 and goes to the 20th. We have been sharing flyers for all the events for this week of fun and games, and as it gets closer there will be more events popping up and we will try to get you those as soon as we can on our Facebook page. We will be out and about starting Friday the 18th for a weekend of bikes, friends and new friends!!!! Look for us at Lake of the Ozarks Harley Davidson, Toad Cove Compound and of course our favorite place to watch people and bikes Friday and Saturday night on the Bagnell Dam Strip!!!!!!!!! It’s always a great time and we will be taking pictures, handing out our awesome Full Throttle Magazine stickers and we may have some T-shirts and Tanks for sale. Come find us to get a picture of your group, family or just you and your bike... This has been a 20-year event at The Lake, and we want you to have a safe and fun time so we can see you next year!!!! So please be safe and watch out for everyone ! As you work your way back from the lake, don’t forget we still will have plenty of events to finish out this month. So don’t forget to look us up on Facebook as we find new stuff going on every day to share. If you have a new event, car show, bike show, concert or your bar is going to have a bash, give us a call to see if we can get you in our magazine or on our Facebook page and get the word out to almost 90000 followers daily. We really hope you are enjoying our magazine and Facebook page and the events, and you visit our advertisers that support us. Thank you all for sharing our magazine with your friends and family that are new to Full Throttle Magazine STL. See you out there soon... Nick & Dina Full Throttle Magazine STL
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It Isn't About the Destination. Or Is It? Full Throttle – September 2026 By John Stephenson I would describe myself as a biker because, given the choice, my preferred method of transportation will almost always be on two wheels. But to be even more specific, while I enjoy every kind of ride—whether it's a breakfast run, a lunch ride, an evening cruise, a quick trip across town, or a day spent wandering unfamiliar back roads—at heart, I'm a touring motorcyclist. That distinction matters. A touring motorcyclist doesn't simply ride to get somewhere; we ride to experience everything in between. The miles aren't something to endure— they're the reason we left home in the first place. The roads we choose, the small towns we discover, the conversations at fuel stops, the overlooked historical markers, and the unexpected scenic overlooks become just as memorable as any destination. That's why I've always believed the old saying: "It's not about the destination; it's about the journey." Or is it?
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The interesting part is that the destination is rarely the end of the adventure. More often than not, it's simply the beginning of the next chapter. After a day or two of exploring, it becomes the starting point for another scenic road, another hidden gem, another memorable meal, or another unexpected story. In that sense, every destination is really just another waypoint on a much larger journey. I've often been asked what my favorite ride has been. My answer is always the same: "The next one." That response usually earns a puzzled look, but it's the honest truth.
For me, planning a motorcycle tour is a package deal. Every part of the experience is enjoyable— from choosing a destination and tracing the route across a map to researching the history, scenic roads, unique lodging, and local restaurants that will become part of the adventure. By the time I throw a leg over the motorcycle, the journey has already begun. © 2026 all rights reserved - J.D. Stephenson
As a touring rider, I place far more importance on the journey than the destination itself. To me, the destination is little more than a compass point—a reason to head in a particular direction. It gives me something to aim for while leaving countless opportunities to decide how I'll get there. Of course,
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it never hurts if that compass point happens to be somewhere worth exploring.
I don't simply want to get somewhere. I want to carve a path through the landscape, absorbing the scenery and discovering the rich history that defines our country. I want to feel the road beneath my tires, breathe the scent of pine forests and desert sage, and wear the dust of landscapes shaped over millions of years. I want to ride the roads where history happened, stand where others stood before me, and experience places that can't be appreciated from 35,000 feet or through the windshield of a car.
The more tours I plan, the more I've realized that maybe we've been saying it wrong all these years. The destination isn't the opposite of the journey. It's what gives the journey purpose. Without choosing Santa Monica as my destination, I might never have ridden the Mother Road to its very end or discovered the breathtaking beauty of California's Pacific Coast Highway on the journey north to Monterey. Without deciding on Sturgis, we would never have ridden the Nebraska Sandhills. Without riding to Dante's View, I could never have truly appreciated the vastness and significance of Death Valley. Without choosing Yellowstone, we might never have experienced the unforgettable ride over Beartooth Pass—or shared peanuts with the curious chipmunks waiting at the summit. Perhaps the old saying was never wrong – only incomplete. The destination inspires the route, but the route transforms a trip into an unforgettable experience. One gives us a reason to leave home; the other gives us stories worth remembering.
Over the years, that philosophy has taken Laurie and me to 27 of America's 63 National Parks. Sturgis has become an annual pilgrimage for the past nine years. We've visited—or at least rolled through— hundreds of historic towns, ridden dozens of scenic byways, traveled nearly the entire length of Route 66, crossed rivers by ferry, explored Civil War battlefields, spent nights in historic hotels and century-old homes, and shared memorable meals in classic diners and locally owned restaurants.
And perhaps that's why I continue to write Roads Worthy. Not simply to tell you where I've been, but to share the roads, the history, the people, and the unexpected moments that made getting there worthwhile. Perhaps, too, to inspire you to create a few Roads Worthy adventures of your own. Because in the end, it isn't just about the destination.
It's about finding the roads that make the Looking back, it's difficult to separate any one destination worth reaching. destination from the experiences that led us there. Every road, every stop, and every unexpected Until next time, I’ll be out finding more Roads discovery became part of a much larger story. That's Worthy, it feeds my soul. why, when someone asks about my favorite ride, I can't point to a single place on the map. The best ride is always the one that still lies ahead, inspired by the Roads Worthy already traveled. © 2026 all rights reserved - J.D. Stephenson
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2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood: A Dark NewTake on the American Cruiser
Harley-Davidson has introduced a motorcycle for riders who want something unmistakably American, unmistakably Harley-Davidson, and just a little bit rebellious. The all-new 2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood brings together the strippeddown attitude of postwar custom motorcycles with the technology and performance of a modern Softail cruiser. With its blacked-out appearance, low stance, Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, and strong connection to the Black Hills and Sturgis, the Deadwood is one of the most distinctive additions to Harley-Davidson’s 2026 lineup.
Inspired by the Spirit of the Black Hills
The connection to South Dakota is equally important. In 1947, more than 400 riders gathered in the Sturgis area to ride through the Black Hills, visiting communities including Spearfish, Lead, and Deadwood. The new motorcycle takes that history and turns it into a modern cruiser designed around the idea of getting away from everything and simply riding. HarleyDavidson officially unveiled the model in July 2026, with its public debut scheduled around the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Visually, the Deadwood is designed to look as though someone took a classic Harley-Davidson, removed everything unnecessary, and then gave it a modern mechanical foundation. The fuel tank and fenders are finished in Denim Black, while the powertrain, exhaust, controls, fork covers, and numerous other components are blacked out. Orange graphics on the tank provide a sharp contrast against the otherwise dark motorcycle. The result is a motorcycle with a remarkably clean silhouette. There are no saddlebags to interrupt the rear profile, and the solo tuck-and-roll seat exposes more of the rear fender. A chopped smoked windshield adds to the low-profile appearance, while black tubeless laced wheels reinforce the vintage-inspired theme.
Milwaukee-Eight 117 Power
Underneath the vintage-inspired styling is a substantial modern Harley-Davidson powerplant. The Deadwood uses the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic V-twin, displacing 117 cubic inches, or 1,923cc.
The engine is paired with a six-speed transmission and a 2-into-1 exhaust system. That exhaust layout contributes not only to the motorcycle’s tuning but also to its distinctive V-twin character. Harley-Davidson says the system is designed to provide strong exhaust flow while producing the deep exhaust note riders expect from a large American V-twin.
Low, Lean and Accessible
One of the most noticeable characteristics of the Deadwood is its low seating position. The laden seat height is just 25.5 inches, making it one of the lowest-seat-height motorcycles in Harley-Davidson’s 2026 lineup. The unladen seat height is 26.5 inches.
The low seat should make the motorcycle approachable for a wide range of riders, particularly those who place a high priority on confidence at stoplights and during slow-speed maneuvering. The bike’s 686-pound running-order weight is substantial, but the low center of gravity and relatively compact cruiser proportions should make that weight easier to manage once underway.
Modern Technology Beneath the Vintage Look
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Deadwood is how much modern technology Harley-Davidson managed to hide beneath its old-school appearance.
The motorcycle comes equipped with selectable Road, Sport, and Rain ride modes. Road Mode provides balanced performance for everyday riding, Sport Mode delivers a more responsive character, and Rain Mode is designed to provide greater confidence when traction is limited. The Deadwood also includes Harley-Davidson’s Rider Safety Enhancements. These systems include anti-lock braking, traction control, drag-torque slip control, tire-pressure monitoring, and cornering-enhanced versions of several of those systems. In practical terms, the electronics are there to help the rider manage traction during acceleration, braking, and deceleration, including while the motorcycle is leaned into a corner.
LED lighting completes the modern package. The Deadwood uses an LED headlamp with a signature position lamp, along with LED rear lighting and turn signals.
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Built for the Open Road
What the Deadwood does not attempt to be is a full touring machine. There are no standard saddlebags, no passenger-focused touring seat, and no large fairing. Instead, the motorcycle emphasizes the solo rider and the open road. Its design suggests a rider carrying little more than the essentials, pointing the front wheel toward the Black Hills or simply taking the long way home.
That focus may ultimately be the Deadwood’s greatest strength. Rather than trying to appeal to every possible rider, HarleyDavidson has created a motorcycle with a very specific personality.
A Modern Harley With an Old Soul
The 2026 Deadwood may be one of Harley-Davidson’s most distinctive new cruisers, but its real appeal is timeless. It takes an old American motorcycle idea—strip it down, make it personal, and ride—and gives that idea a modern engine, modern suspension, and modern technology. The result is a Harley built not simply to look back at the past, but to carry its spirit into the future.
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Tech Tips with Mac Mac!!!! !!!!
Harley Twincam and Milwaukee 8 Four part series By Mac, @Iron Motorcycle Performance
Part 1. First Gen Twincam (1999-2006 except 06 Dyna) First-generation Harley-Davidson Twin Cam 88 motors (1999–2006) are notorious for cam chain tensioner shoe wear, inner cam bearing failure, and oil pump issues. As the plastic tensioner shoes wear down, debris can circulate and destroy the oil pump and engine. Additionally, pre-2003 models featured a highly desirable Timken bearing bottom end, as well as the last year that Harley balanced flywheels and switched to less-durable pressed flywheels later on.
Cam Chain Tensioner Failure The most notorious issue in the early Twin Cam is the spring-loaded cam chain tensioners. The spring-backed plastic shoes wear down prematurely, sometimes before 15,000 miles. If left unchecked, the plastic wears completely through, allowing the metal chains to chew into the aluminum cam chest and circulate debris, which starves the engine of oil and causes catastrophic failure. The problem wasn’t so much the tensioners fault as much as the chain they used which had sharp edges that cut the tensioners.
Inner Cam Bearings Early Twin Cams used inadequate inner cam bearings (the rear bearing in particular) which are prone to disintegrating and dropping metal needles into the crankcase. Upgrading to upgraded, full-complement bearings (such as Koyo/Torrington B-148 bearings) is standard practice whenever the cam chest is opened.
Oil Pump Scavenging & Pinion Runout The early oil pumps often struggle to scavenge oil effectively, especially if metal shavings from the failing tensioners score the pump gears. In 2003, Harley-Davidson switched to a pressed-together crankshaft which can lead to excessive pinion shaft runout (wobble). High runout damages the oil pump, causes oil to blow out of the head breathers (sumping), and can ruin the cam plate.
Fuel Injection & Heat First-generation fuel-injected models utilized the problematic Marelli system, which is notoriously difficult to tune and for which parts are increasingly scarce. Additionally, these motors are air-cooled and run lean from the factory, generating intense heat for the rider. I hope this helps. 0 As always, thanks for taking the time to read the article. Look for part 2 next mounth. If there is a topic you would like more info on, feel free to email us at Sales@IronMotorcyclePerformance.com and put “Tech Article” in the subject line. Mac
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Military Tribute Motorcycle 2000 HD ROAD KING INTERNATIONAL
This motorcyle is one of 10 Road Kings produced by Harley-Davidson Internationa for the summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia in 2000.
As such, they are all “international” bikes with metric features such as speedometer, odometer, parking light, smaller silencers, etc. After the Olympics concluded, 2 motorcycles were shipped to Atlanta Georgia, to the National Patriot Museum. These 2 bikes received military-related paint jobs while at the museum.
The bikes were housed there until 2015, when the museum changed displays.
In January 2016, they were shipped to the Mecum Motorcycle auction in Las Vegas.
This example was purchased by a member of the Combat Motorcycle Association at the time. The odometer had 27 km at the time of purchase.
The bike contains military scenes from the Revolutionary War through the Middle East conflicts. Except for the flag decals on the bags, all scenes are hand painted. The pearl white paint contains embedded white stars.
In addition, many updates to the bike are related to military features. • Tail gunner (Gatling gun) exhaust pipe • 50cal. shift pegs • Red/white/blue neon lighting (updated) • 911 engraved passenger floorboards • Rear flag rack The bike currently has low mileage. It has been used primarily over the past 10 years for military funerals and escorts, parades, and bike shows.
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