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4 THINGS TO HELP YOUR FAMILY IF YOU’RE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT

Published on October 15, 2020 under Blog

When a serious car or motorcycle accident occurs, it is often a family member or significant other who is contacting an attorney on behalf of the injured party. While I hope neither you nor your family are ever in this situation, all motorists should share vital information with a trusted emergency contact to help ensure they’re adequately prepared in the event of an accident. Below is a list of information to keep up to date and share with your family member or significant other. 1. Medical Insurance: Provide your emergency contact with the name of your insurance company and your…
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JP, Has everyone gone nuts?

Published on April 13, 2020 under Blog

I know there is a “new” virus running around the world. And I know that it’s in the United States. But c’mon now people, we’ve already been through a lot, and we’re healthy, and we’re gonna make it through this one. Motorcycle events are canceled, or postponed. Same thing with auto shows, sporting events, schools, restaurants, government offices, even jobs.....you name it. But I am still hoping that the government doesn’t decide to shut down the internet “for our safety”. Y’all know what I’m talking about. A possibility of catching the Coronavirus thru osmosis, or something equally stupid. “Stay away…
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D.O.T. APPROVED HELMETS ARE REQUIRED IN GEORGIA

Published on January 10, 2020 under Born To Ride

Helmets: D.O.T. APPROVED HELMETS ARE REQUIRED IN GEORGIA Georgia requires protective headgear for both passengers and riders of motorcycles and trikes, regardless of age or insurance coverage, unless they are riding within an enclosed cab. According to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) §40-6-315 (sections a and d): (a) No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he or she is wearing protective headgear, which complies with standards established by the commissioner of public safety. (d) The commissioner of public safety is authorized to approve or disapprove protective headgear and eye-protective devices required in this…
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Motorcycle Lemon Laws

Published on September 19, 2019 under Born To Ride

Motorcycle Lemon Laws Georgia’s Lemon Law only applies to “new motor vehicles” and motorcycles are specifically exempted from that definition under the law. The motorcycle exemption: "New motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle primarily designed for the transportation of persons or property over the public highways that was leased, purchased, or registered in this state by the consumer or lessor to whom the original motor vehicle title was issued without previously having been issued to any person other than a new motor vehicle dealer. The term "new motor vehicle" does not include any vehicle on which the title and other…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ATLANTA IS CELEBRATING 55 YEARS

Published on August 15, 2019 under Born To Ride

Harley-Davidson of Atlanta is Celebrating 55 Years August 24, 2019
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JP’s Ramblin’ On 8-19

Published on August 6, 2019 under Born To Ride

I Wet My Pants on the way to Frazier’s Harley-Davidson Wait … that’s NOT what it seems. Yeah, I was excited, thinking about the “Christmas in July” sale, the pretty girls in bikini’s washing hogs, and of course the free hot dogs! Free food always gets me excited! But it was that downpour of rain I rode into after merging onto GA 400, and up the road maybe a half-mile, that got me soaked! But that’s alright. I was dressed for success in my cutoff sleeveless t-shirt and patched up blue jeans. At least I was wearing my Harley-Davidson…
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Women’s World 8-19

Published on August 5, 2019 under Born To Ride

Desiree Colonna The Healing Road By Myra McElhaney At age 45 when Desiree Colonna lost her husband to suicide and was left with two teenage girls to raise, she felt lost. Reminded of her how she loved riding on her brother’s motorcycle as a teen, she took the MSF class to do something she’d always wanted for herself and to give her something new to focus on. She passed the class the first time but wasn’t comfortable with the clutch and gears she signed up again. The instructor took extra time explaining that to her to make sure…
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Wheels Through Time

Published on July 16, 2019 under Born To Ride

Wheels Through Time Photos are great, but some experiences need to happen in person. Plan a trip up to Maggie Valley, NC and experience Wheels Through Time for yourself. Visit https://wheelsthroughtime.com/ to plan out your journey.
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Cherokee Ridge Run

Published on July 10, 2019 under Born To Ride

JP’s Ramblin’ On 07-19

Published on July 10, 2019 under Born To Ride

Summertime is Here As it usually happens, this all started in the beginning. Yes, as we were beginning our Mother’s Day ride to the N. GA mountains, when much to my surprise, we encountered a flat tire while roaring up Interstate 85 just south of the Pleasant Hill Road exit. Needless to say, that situation wasn’t too pleasant. We had to get towed home. Thanks to my HOG membership, and nearby EZ Motorcycle Towing Company, that situation turned out to be painless. The following days while at the service department of Hellbender Harley-Davidson, because of circumstances, I found out…
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Women’s World 07-03-19

Published on July 3, 2019 under Born To Ride

Women’s World By Myra McElhaney Highrise Harley After spending most of my life on the back of someone else’s bike; I got my license and bought a bike at the ripe old age of 59. When my husband died, I missed him, and I missed riding with him. One of those things I could change! Learning to ride had to be easier than finding another good husband with a bike! At first, I just wanted to learn to ride. I didn’t know if I’d ever get a bike of my own. I just couldn’t see how it would fit into…
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The Move Over Law

Published on July 1, 2019 under Born To Ride

Move Over Laws For Emergency Vehicles, Tow Trucks, Sanitation Workers, and Bicyclists. The Move Over Law was passed as a result of increasing numbers of police, firefighters, EMTs, and DOT workers being killed during routine traffic stops, crash responses and highway construction projects. Violators of the Move Over Law are subject to fines up to $500 per incident. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing, motorists must either move one lane over or slow below the posted speed limit. This is also applicable when passing tow trucks, highway maintenance vehicles, and utility service vehicles which are…
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Ramble on … June 2019

Published on June 4, 2019 under Born To Ride

Ramble On. … By JP Brady WARNING: This could be dangerous. That’s what the sign should have read. But it didn’t. In fact, the Alabama County Rd 548 sign was almost invisible. We missed it the first time by. Leaving Marietta, GA and riding back roads on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, taking GA Hwy 78 over the GA/AL line, we quickly spotted our next turn, County Rd 66. Fine. So far. But where was County Rd 548? It was supposed to be our next right. Right. Making our way into Heflin, AL, I realized we had missed our turn. Now…
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WHY YOU NEED UM INSURANCE

Published on May 21, 2019 under Born To Ride

WHY YOU NEED UM INSURANCE Having the right insurance coverage can make all the difference if you are involved in a collision that is not your fault. State minimum required liability coverage is $25,000 per person with $50,000 maximum payout per incident. This amount is rarely adequate to pay for the severity of injuries that motorcyclists and their passengers often experience when involved in a crash, yet it is what many at-fault drivers carry. To help provide additional coverage for your injuries should you be hit by an uninsured, or under-insured motorist, make sure that you have Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage…
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A BIRTHDAY PARTY

Published on May 2, 2019 under Born To Ride

A BIRTHDAY PARTY Georgia’s oldest Harley Dealer Macon Harley-Davidson hosted a 98th Birthday Party Celebration for its founder Grover Sassaman that no one in attendance will soon forget. Plenty of food, drinks, raffles, prizes and, of course, a huge Birthday Cake for all to enjoy. I didn’t want to miss the party, so riding down from Marietta, GA to Macon was a great Saturday ride. Upon arriving at Macon H-D and walking in the front door, Trig, their “greeter dog,” gave me a good sniff (looking for more food I suspect), after which I was face to face with Grover,…
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A BIRTHDAY PARTY for Georgia’s Oldest Harley Dealer

Published on April 9, 2019 under Born To Ride

A BIRTHDAY PARTY for Georgia’s Oldest Harley Dealer Macon Harley-Davidson hosted a 98th Birthday Party Celebration for its founder Grover Sassaman that no one in attendance will soon forget. Plenty of food, drinks, raffles, prizes and, of course, a huge Birthday Cake for all to enjoy. I didn’t want to miss the party, so riding down from Marietta, GA to Macon was a great Saturday ride. Upon arriving at Macon H-D and walking in the front door, Trig, their “greeter dog,” gave me a good sniff (looking for more food I suspect), after which I was face to face…
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