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Three-Wheeled Vehicle Classification

Published on October 1, 2018 under Blog
Three-Wheeled Vehicle Classification
Three-Wheeled Vehicle Classification Three-wheeled vehicles such as the Slingshot and Can-Am Spider are becoming more popular, and thus more questions have arisen about classification, licensing, and helmets. In July 2018, the Dept. of Public Safety Legal Review sent out the following information: O.C.G.A. 40-1-1(29) defines a motorcycle as every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, excluding a tractor, all-terrain vehicle, and moped. Therefore, these vehicles are generally considered to be motorcycles. Despite the general classification of a Slingshot as…
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Stopping for School Bus Changes in Georgia

Published on August 14, 2018 under Blog
Stopping for School Bus Changes in Georgia
Summer is officially over for thousands of school kids. Now that school is back in session, drivers need to be alert for kids and buses on the roads. On July 1st, Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 978 into law. House Bill 978 helped set up automated speed traps in school zones, but in one paragraph it also amended the law for driver's passing school buses. Before, only a grass or concrete median meant drivers heading in the opposite direction didn't have to stop. Now, in addition to a median, if there's a turn lane present when a bus is…
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Copperhead Lodge and the Great American Biker Bash

Published on July 25, 2018 under Blog
Copperhead Lodge and the Great American Biker Bash
GREAT AMERICAN BIKER BASH AT COPPERHEAD LODGE by Paul Murray I have been through Blairsville many times, having ridden the roads in the North Georgia mountains, but I have never had the pleasure of staying at the Copperhead Lodge, eight miles west of Blairsville. It is a biker-oriented lodging that offers cabin-style homes that you can purchase or rent, complete with bike garages. It also provides accommodations at the beautifully designed lodge itself that has a full restaurant and bar. It was specifically designed as a bike-friendly place to stay while you enjoy your ride through the mountains. The second week…
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Dirty’s Trouble Maker, Josh Kurpuis

Published on June 1, 2018 under Blog
Dirty’s Trouble Maker, Josh Kurpuis
I built this bike with the premise that I could barhop and smoke anyone light to light, or hop on and go 1,000 miles on the weekend. Happy to say ... have done both! That’s the good part of the story. The first build of this bike was slightly different, Denver’s springer, magneto, and a few other differences. On the way to Smokeout East, I pulled into JW’s place in Wilson, NC and the throttle stuck— launching me into the woods!!! Missed most of the trees! However, the last tree really de-raked the front end. Trailered it the last 50…
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Born To Ride Women’s World Open Road Girl-Sandy Weaver, Story By: Myra McElhaney

Published on May 21, 2018 under Blog
Born To Ride Women’s World Open Road Girl-Sandy Weaver, Story By: Myra McElhaney
Riding Fearlessly By Myra McElhaney Sandy Weaver rode on her brother’s dirt bike when she was a kid. When riding at the dirt track with the boys she hit a patch of sand and dumped the bike. Her dad rescued her, and despite the fall she still thought riding was cool! At age nineteen Sandy moved to Washington, DC where she had a sports car and sometimes rode on back of a boyfriend’s bike. She really wanted to drive her own! When that boyfriend was history and she was just about to buy a motorcycle, Sandy met a new man.…
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Born To Ride Women’s World Open Road Girl-Melinda Johnson, Story By: Myra McElhaney

Published on May 21, 2018 under Blog
Born To Ride Women’s World Open Road Girl-Melinda Johnson, Story By: Myra McElhaney
When Melinda Johnson was in her 20’s she rode on back of her boyfriend’s bike. When that relationship ended she was a single mom with two teenagers, working a full-time job, and various part-time jobs— such as cleaning offices and selling Avon and other direct marketing products. There wasn’t much time to think about riding, but she did miss it. Later when dating a new guy, she mentioned that she’d love to ride her own motorcycle and he said, “Why not?” They bought bikes together and then she signed up for the rider course. Melinda started riding around the neighborhood…
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Craven Moorehead – MAY I SEND YOU A MESSAGE?

Published on May 11, 2018 under Blog
Craven Moorehead – MAY I SEND YOU A MESSAGE?
MAY I SEND YOU A MESSAGE? With all the recent activity in my life, it becomes unusually difficult for me to enjoy just hanging out or being my usual rotten self. I have been constantly reminded of my degenerate lifestyle and lack of reasonable income, plus the fact that no matter what I do, some kind of crap comes up that prevents my happiness and success. Well, not really. I mean, it could be worse - much worse. Here’s an example: I had to go to the office today to do some business and when I left there, RT60 was…
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Ride for Kids – Atlanta Motorcyclists Ride to Cure the Deadliest Childhood Cancer

Published on April 5, 2018 under BTR Kids
Ride for Kids – Atlanta Motorcyclists Ride to Cure the Deadliest Childhood Cancer
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids Motorcycle Charity Event Raises Critical Funds for Childhood Brain Tumor Research and Family Support Programs. ATLANTA, March 7, 2018 – Today, 13 children will be diagnosed with a brain tumor, the deadliest childhood cancer. On Sunday, June 3 the Atlanta motorcycle community will ride to change that. Hosted by the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Georgia Chapter, the 2018 Atlanta Ride for Kids will fund critical research for a cure, as well as family support programs such as emergency financial assistance, peer support and college and vocational scholarships for survivors. This year, Ride for…
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RIDE THE MOUNTAINS WITH MICHELLE EVANS

Published on March 28, 2016 under Blog
RIDE THE MOUNTAINS WITH MICHELLE EVANS
Would you like to ride through stunningly, beautiful scenery? Are you tired of dangerous bumper-to-bumper traffic? Well we have the answers for you! Escape to the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains and north Georgia’s best motorcycle resort, the Copperhead Lodge in beautiful Blairsville, Georgia! It’s 47 acres of biker heaven with special amenities geared to bikers who want the best in accommodations, food, entertainment, and of course, some of the best motorcycling roads in the country. Smooth blacktop, minimal traffic, challenging curves, valleys, and twisties that seem to be made especially for adventuresome riders. Waterfalls, lakes, mountain streams, quaint villages and…
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS…FOUND IN 10!

Published on March 15, 2016 under Blog
GONE IN 60 SECONDS…FOUND IN 10!
Thieves Remove 3 Locks from Motorcycle; FIN Leads Police Within Inches February 25, 2016 - Charlotte, NC - Even after taking extra precautions to avoid theft by installing 2 disc locks and heavy chain, a 2015 Kawasaki ZX14 motorcycle was stolen in Charlotte, NC on February 25, 2016. The Find It Now vehicle recovery team received a call at 7:58AM with alert of the theft. Leveraging the unique GPS and cellular tracking capabilities of the FIN GPS security device installed at motorcycle purchase, Find It Now recovery experts were able to quickly obtain the real-time location coordinates of the stolen…
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Knucklehead Cafe – A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER FOR MOTORCYCLES, FAMILY & FUN

Published on March 1, 2016 under Born To Ride
Knucklehead Cafe – A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER FOR MOTORCYCLES, FAMILY & FUN
Knucklehead Café, located in Rockmart, GA, began getting attention from the biker community because of the Café’s name and theme, the entertainment they booked, and the attention to detail they gave motorcycle riders who stopped in. But now, Knucklehead Café is drawing in the crowds for their great American food menu as well. Whether it’s a slab of ribs, a big juicy steak, or the hand tossed wings you smell when you walk in the door, Knucklehead Café will satisfy every hunger pang and everyone’s wallet. And, if you’re lucky enough to be there on Wednesday, it’s Free Pie! The…
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