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Fri Mar 05 09:00 PMJason Gordon

Tickets: 5.00 @ the door

Sat Mar 06 09:00 PMThis Last Dance

Tickets: 5.00 @ the door

Fri Mar 12 09:00 PMDeviator / Three Fortys

Tickets: 5.00 @ the door

Sat Mar 13 09:00 PM• Sumnelze

Tickets: 5.00 @ the door

Fri Mar 26 09:00 PMTruett & The Traitors

The Jenny Kavanaugh Band

Lyal StricklandShow at about 10 PM

Smoking PermittedTickets: 5.00 @ the door

Sat Mar 27 09:00 PM• Southside 5

Sat Apr 10 09:00 PMGuest TBA

The Biggest Car in the County

Tickets: 5.00 @ the door

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Here comes Spring 2010! Is it here yet for Christ sake? Come on Mother Nature, slam that Throttle & get a move on!

I’ve been going on and on about what the FTM ARMY will bring to the table this riding season. And it’s all coming to the surface now. The best bike nights Wednesday, Thursday and Friday all over the bi-state area. Check this month’s book and next month’s book for more details.

As far as events go, we are working on the Biker Bash III at Shady Jack’s in the next couple of months. Grease Gears & Grooves 2010 July 3rd in Downtown St. Louis. The Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest 2010 September 16th – 19th. All of this is brought to you by the hardest working motorcycle magazine crew around. The FTM ARMY.

Check this out. We have a vision here at Full Throttle Midwest. We would like to see all 3 bi-state FREE motorcycle publications put on one of the biggest events together that the Midwest has ever seen. Our vision is to unite all riders. Let’s do it boys! You know who I’m talking about. After all it’s about hittin’ the open road and gathering with others who ride the iron horse. Just a thought.

Thanks for all of your support via the web, phone calls, and letters. Keep them coming our way. Thank you to all who choose to advertise with us and spend their hard earned dollars. To the readers: please patronize these advertisers and let them know where you saw their ad.

Ride Safe, Ride Smart, & Have fun. -Steve & Brandie

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PG 16 - THE LEgEnD HIMSELF: RK STRATMAn

PG 18 & 19 - FEATuRE STORy: BILLy TAIT

PG 21 - FuLL THROTTLE ROCK-n-ROLL

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PG 30 - HARDLInE PRODuCTS: ROLLASTAnD

PG 34 - CHASERS In DuTCH HOLLOw

PG 38 - SAFETy ASyLuM: BEER FOR BIKERS

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ISSUE 41 MARCH 2010

Born to Bleed Fighting to succeed

built to Endure what the World throws At Me

MARCH 2010

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Thursday March 4th 2010Calendar Girl Search Kick-Off Where: Big St Charles Motorsports3830 West Clay StreetSt Charles, MO 63301-4417(636) 946-6574

Sunday March 7th 2010Jeff Williams Motorcycle Swap MeetWhere: State Fairgrounds (Agriculture Bldg) West 16th StSedalia MOwww.jwswapmeet.com

Thursday March 11th 2010Ladies Garage Party Where: Big St Charles Motorsports3830 West Clay StreetSt Charles, MO 63301-4417(636) 946-6574

Saturday March 13th 2010St. Pats Chilli Cook-OffWhere: Legacy H-D1315 Althoff AveEffingham IL

Saturday March 13th 2010Mens Service Workshop DayWhere: Frieze H-D1560 N Green Mount RdO Fallon ILwww.friezeharley-davidson.com

Saturday March 13 2010Benefit Run & Party for Tina Pratt’s Come BackSign-up at Shooter’s 11-12Centralia, ILInfo John Duncan 618-532-4966 or Jim Fletcher 618-267-2087 Saturday March 20th 2010Ladies Garage PartyWhere: Bourbeuse Valley H-D1418 Hwy ATVilla Ridge MOwww.BVHD.com

Sunday March 20th Benefit Poker Run for Randy Rippelmeyer (MushHead)Sign-up at Rudy’s – Prairie Du Rocher, IL 11a-12pContact for Info. Karla or John @ Legends 618-458-7001 Saturday March 20th 2010Chilly Chili RideWhere: Gutterridge H-D1606 Georgetown RdDanville ILwww.gutterridgehd.com

Sunday March 21st 2010St Patty’s RideSign up starts @11amWhere: Tj’s Bar & GrillPevely MO www.tjsbarngrill.com

Sunday March 21st 2010Womens Garage PartyWhere: Gateway H-D3600 Lemay Ferry RdSt Louis MOwww.gatewayhd.com

Sunday March 21st 2010Springfling Motorcycle ShowWhere: Ramada Oasis Convention Center2546 Norht GlenstonSpringfield MOInfo- (417) 733-2713

Saturday March 27th 2010Ladies Only Garage PartyWhere: Ozark H-D2300 Evergreen PkwyLebanon MO

Saturday March 27th 2010The Cave Bike ShowWhere: Lower Level of the Shrine Mosque601 St Louis StSpringfield MOwww.1047thecave.com

Sunday March 28th 2010Streets of St. Louis RideSign up @ Doc’s H-D930 Kirkwood RdKirkwood MOKirkwood Members ride FREENon-members $5

Thursday April 1st 2010Calendar Girl Search Where: Big St Charles Motorsports3830 West Clay StreetSt Charles, MO 63301-4417(636) 946-6574

Saturday April 3rd 2010Blessing of the BikesWhere: 1000 W Lake Knagge RdEffingham ILwww.legacyhd.com

Saturday April 3rd 2010Silicone & Chrome Motorcycle ExpoWhere: Holiday Inn Convention CenterJoplin MOInfo: (417) 437- 6406

Saturday April 3rd 2010Easter Bunny Egg HuntWhere: Cycle Connection H-D5014 Hearnes Blvd Joplin MOwww.cycleconnectionh-d.com

Saturday April 10th 2010Springfling Motorcycle ShowWhere: 219 Murphy RdJefferson City MO8 miles west of Jefferson City on Hwy 50purpleandgoldenterprises@yahoo.com

Sunday April 11th 2010FORR Local 24- 24th Annual Bike BlessingSign ups @ 11:00 Road House100, Rt. 100, Gray Summit orAmer. Legion #313, Main St., Olde Town St. Peters, MOor at the gate - Gates Open 12:00 - Springdale Bar & Grill,2280 Old Hwy 141 S., Fenton, MO 636-343-1037 or636-677-3086 for more info / hondahank@yahoo.com

Friday April 16th 2010Up and RunningWhere: Hwy 160West Plains MOContact Fun (417) 372-9997

Friday April 16th 2010Team Kawasaki Supercross Autograph SessionWhere: Big St Charles Motorsports3830 West Clay StreetSt Charles, MO 63301-4417(636) 946-65746pm-7pm

Saturday April 17th 2010AMA Supercross Where: Edward Jones Dome701 Convention Plaza St Louis MOwww.supercrossonline.com

Sunday April 18th 2010Mid Coast Bike RunWhere: 108 S. Maple StEldon MOInfo: Gearhead (573)280-1154www.midcoastbikerun.com

Sunday April 18th 2010Motorcycle Awareness Ride- 3rd AnnualWhere: 1655 W Republic RdSpringfield MOInfo: Larry (417)207-2123

Sunday April 18th 2010Biker Sunday (Bike Blessing)Where: 3720 N Buckner Tarsney RdBuckner MOInfo: (816) 885-0389

Sunday April 18, 2010Karbons Knotty Pines4569 Buss Brance RdWaterloo, IL 62298For information contact Tommy

April 23rd & 24th 2010Gear Grinder Cars, Bikes, Bands, Suds, VendorsWhere: Knuckleheads Saloon2715 Rochester StreetKansas City, MO 64120-1514(816) 483-1456Myspace.com/kcgeargriner

Saturday April 24th 2010 Hawgs for Dogs Poker Runwww.BVHD.com

Saturday April 24th 2010Chili Cook OffWhere: Coziahr H-D150 W Marion AveForsyth ILwww.coziarhd.com

Sunday April 25th 2010Bike Day at Wang Gang Asian Where: Edwardsville IL

Sunday April 25th 2010 Spring RideSign up @ Doc’s H-DKirkwood MO9:30am-10:45amRain or Shine

Sunday April 25th 2010 18th Annual Blessing of the BikesWhere: Bald Knob Cross @ Alto Pass IL

Sunday March 28th 2010Spring Fling Bike ShowWhere: TJ’s Bar & GrillPevely MO www.tjsbarngrill.com

April 29th – May 1st 2010Wing of the OzarksWhere: Branson MOwww.mogwrra.orgBob or Diane(314)837-6276

April 30th – May 2nd 201014th Annual NHRA Midwest NationalsWhere: Madison ILwww.nhra.com

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March 2010

It’s snowing like hell as I sit here writing this article, I can’t help but think March is only a couple of weeks away. So hopefully we can turn this weather around and get the bikes out.

I know I said I was going to tell you a little story about a visit I made to Wisconsin, but the one I had in mind is on hold for a short time due to reasons beyond my control. So I do have a little one and hopefully you get to see the pictures of this. It was New Years Day so just like here they have Polar Bear runs and I’m not taking anything away from anyone hear who does it, because I think your all nuts and from what I’ve been told it was cold here and started snowing so Kudos to those of you who braved the weather to ride. And hopefully made it home safe that’s the most important thing.

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No Coast Punx!! Coming straight outta the Heart of America!! We’re a Kansas City, Missouri 4 piece, swinging fists of passion & fury, singing songs of change, unity, & social awareness! Being influenced by everything from California Punk to New York Hardcore has allowed us to produce a sound quite eclectic & versatile, which quickly has set us apart from our local cohorts. Playing Loud, Fast, & Aggressive it’s no secret that we’ve got a message needing to be heard. In a scene almost non-existent, we’re dedicated to “holding down the fort” so to speak. Playing steadily around KC for the last 3 years, with short ventures out, we’ve managed to play with & support a number of great bands & meet some great people.To show our love & support for local music, also to help touring bands, we ran a DIY All Ages venue in KC called –Bobbys loft (recently on hiatus) In 2009 we released a 7 song EP recorded at UTG Studios called- “Bombs Away!!” available at shows, CDBABY.COM & I TUNES. Also available, we’re featured on the local Kansas City Compilation “Fountains of Folly vol.1” available at shows only, as well as Brown Bag Propaganda’s “Radio Riot vol.2” also available at shows and through Brown Bag Propaganda….Soon to be featured on both follow up compilations “Fountains of Folly vol.2” & “Radio Riot vol.3” CONTACT INFO: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BOMBSOVERBROADWAY

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The Piss Pops were formed in 2005 out of Orange County California. We play early eighties hardcore (influences are anything from early LA punk The Screamers, TSOL or Black Flag to new bands like Turbonegro or Sloppy Seconds). Current band members include Cory Burn - Vocals, Mane - Guitar, Mike - Bass, Bones - Drums. We have shared the stage with bands like D.I, Dr. Know, Angry Samoans, Social Unrest, Smut Peddlers, Shattered Faith, ANTI, The Dogs, The Controllers. The new 7” will be on Orange Fight Records at www.orangefight.com or you can find The Piss Pops merchandise, show information and vinyl at www.thepisspops.com...... Just completed a 5 day west coast tour in January of 09 we are working on a midwest tour to promote our new record to be released in April. Working our way east..... The Piss Pops Kill!CONTACT INFO: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PISSPOPS

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Mighty Midgets is a melodic hardcore band from Aalborg, Denmark formed in June 2006. The band has played more than 125 shows all over Europe with bands as The Unseen, Streetlight Manifesto, Smoke or Fire, Voice of a Generation, This is a Standoff, Real McKenzies, Off With Their Heads, Fake Problems, MDC and many more.

Mighty Midgets takes pride in writing evocative songs; often with political and personally charged lyrics. The band tries to keep a somewhat educated and positive outlook in their songs yet deals with serious subjects such as racism, homophobia, free speech and the state of the environment. Mighty Midgets’ earlier releases include the EP Plug-N-Pray (2008) on their own label 5FeetUnder Records, the split 7” (2007) with the Copenhagen band Stars Burn Stripes also on 5FeetUnder Records and a split CD (2006) with German band The Cakes on Canadian AMP Records. Furthermore, the band has contributed songs to various compilations around the globe. Mighty Midgets has recorded twelve new songs for their coming album Raising Ruins for the Future. It will be released March 26th as a co-operation between Shattered Thought Records, Deadlamb Records and 5FeetUnder Records. The album was recorded at 5FeetUnder Studio in Aalborg, Denmark, in the band’s spare time and free evenings during 2009. The record is mixed and mastered by Jacob Bredahl (Last Mile and former Hatesphere) at Smart & Hard Studio in Århus, Denmark in January 2010. CONTACT INFO: WWW.MIGHTYMIDGETS.DK

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HAGGIS RECIPEIngredients1 sheep stomach1 sheep liver1 sheep heart1 sheep tongue1/2 pound suet, minced

DirectionsRinse the stomach thoroughly and soak overnight in cold salted water. Rinse the liver, heart, and tongue. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook these parts over medium heat for 2 hours. Remove and mince. Remove any gristle or skin and discard. In a large bowl, combine the minced liver, heart, tongue, suet, onions, and toasted oats. Season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Moisten with some of the cooking water so the mixture binds. Remove the stomach from the cold salted water and fill 2/3 with the mixture. Sew or tie the stomach closed. Use a turning fork to pierce the stomach several times. This will prevent the haggis from bursting. In a large pot of boiling water, gently place the filled stomach, being careful not to splash. Cook over high heat for 3 hours. Serve with mashed potatoes, if you serve it at all. minutes. Turn the wings over halfway during cooking so they cook evenly.

Full Throttle Book ReviewHOW TO BUILD A BOBBER ON A BUDGETJose de Miguel (Author) Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition

In the old days all a person needed to build a killer custom motorcycle was a bike, a set of tools, a little know-how, and a creative vision. But with the rise of the high-dollar, haute moteur Gucci choppers, the true custom bike has gotten out of most riders’ reach, right?

Dead wrong. In this book Jose de Miguel, a custom builder from way back, sets out to prove that those good old days never ended. In the clearest and simplest terms, he shows readers how they can turn odds and ends found around the shop into one-off motorcycle parts--and make a cheap, run-of-the mill custom build into a drop-dead show stopper. Following de Miguel’s lead, along with his straightforward illustrations, any resourceful owner with rudimentary mechanical skills, a basic tool kit, and--most importantly--a modicum of imagination can build the bobber of his dreams for less than the price of a new bike.

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There’s no avoiding it and sometimes it feels as if that’s all there is! Well, my good friend, Josh Rowan, makes you wish you had more. This col-lection of sour messages are delivered by ill-fated animals, ghosts and a host of ominous characters that scatter the walls of Josh’s brain.

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There’s no avoiding it and sometimes it feels as if that’s all there is! Well, my good friend, Josh Rowan, makes you wish you had more. This col-lection of sour messages are delivered by ill-fated animals, ghosts and a host of ominous characters that scatter the walls of Josh’s brain.

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HARDLINE PRODUCTS:

ROLLASTANDFor Harley and Metric cruisers

There are two Rollastand models and this one is designed for bigger bikes by giving heavier rollers that also have more traction for the belt driven motorcycles. The Rollastand can be placed on any flat surface for the wheels of the bike to be placed on. Once the bike is set on the stand and the bike is in neutral it will allow the wheels to be rotated with the bike staying in place. Washing wheels is effortless and the bike does not have to be rolled all over the place in order to get the entire wheel cleaned. Chain cleaning is also simplified by not having to roll the bike up to 10 feet or having someone else spin the wheel while applying chain cleaner and brushing road grime off of the chain. It is very comfortable for one person to operate the Rollastand and will not allow the bike to fall over with its close clearance to the ground. The Hardline product comes with a one year limited warranty on of defects and workmanship.

Other information to address is that it is NOT a rotation device to be used with the bike running. Do not try and start the bike and run it for any reason, it will shoot out allowing the wheel to hook up and the outcome will most likely be the bike in a unintended position on the ground. The Rollastand also has sealed bearings in the rollers; so do not put any kind of solvents or cleaners on the stand to clean it up. Instead, just use a rag to wipe down the product for storage.

Instructions for use:1. Use the Rollastand¨ on a flat and level area, such as a concrete driveway or workshop floor. Do not use the Rollastand¨ on sloping or uneven surfaces.2. Make sure that the motorcycle ignition is switched off and the gears are in neutral.FOR REAR WHEEL USE:1. Place the Rollastand 15 inches behind the back wheel.2. Make sure that the rollers of the Rollastand¨ are at right angles to the direction the wheels to be cleaned. See photo`s on packaging.3. Take the weight of the Motorcycle off the side stand and manually roll the motorcycle onto the Rollastand¨. You will feel a small bump as the Motorcycle wheel rides over the first roller; allow the wheel to come to rest between the rollers. Allow the motorcycle to rest on the kickstand with the steering at full left lock.4. Some owners may feel that their motorcycle is leaning too much at this point. Add a small wood block under the side stand to adjust the level of the motorcyclePrice:49.99

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Vendors:

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Finally! Spring is in sight! Man, we thought it would never get here! Last year was mine and Tracy’s first full year together with this great magazine. We learned a lot thanks to the guidance of our editors, Steve and Brandie, and totally plan on putting that knowledge to use in 2010. They are truly the “Spine” of Full Throttle Midwest, and just wait till you see what they are going to pull off this summer!!

Now, last issue we mentioned Bike Nights. You will find Tracy and I at 3 this year. Wild Weds at Shady Jacks! If you haven’t been to Shady Jacks, you are missing out on one hell of a good time. And lets clear up a silly rumor here. You don’t have to ride a Harley or Chopper to be at Shady’s. Metric and sport bikes are encouraged to come join in the fun, and usually do. Hooters? Yes sir, Friday nights, and they will be even better than last year. And what about all the rumors of a new bike night in Illinois?

They are true, and true in a very big way. A lot of great people have come together to put on the best Bike Night the area has ever seen. The areas 2 best Mags, FTM and Thunder Roads present “Hot Summer Bike Nights” starting April 15th, at The Pasta House in Fairview Heights! This Bike Night is sponsored by Frieze Harley Davidson, Chick Fritz Dist, Miller Lite, Coors Lite, and Thunder Alley Promotions!! This night will be off the hook! Vendors, prizes, and more! Check out the ad in this issue for more, and we will see you all there.

As always we would like to thank our advertisers. They are our extended family and we ask that you patron all advertisers no matter what mag you see them in. They are reaching out to you, the riders and welcoming you into their business. Many of them depend on the biking community for survival. Without them, where would we all go?

Now let’s hit the road!!

- Jerry and Tracy jerryandtracy@fullthrottlemidwest.com

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FRIDAY ALL DAY BIKE DAY. Domestic Beer $1.50 a bottlecall us for your poker runsApril 16-18 “SRING OUT”

Anniversary party’

It’s easy to say “Don’t drink and ride” when you’re not part of a sub-culture like ours that has made the two words synonymous since the conception of the word “Biker”. Beer for bikers is like wine in France. We don’t drink water, we drink beer. Group rides seem to always be punctuated with alcohol? Ever notice how all the stopping places serve beer? And who’s to say that a drink or two doesn’t enhance the experience anyway? We know that it increases the odds of crashing, but if you don’t surpass your limit, aren’t those low-end odds, perhaps, justifiable?

What is the limit? Alcohol has a funny way of making us forget about limits, takes away judgment, riding skills and replaces them with a false sense of confidence. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard a stumbler spit out the words, “I planned on having only one or two beers”. Once we’ve had a drink, the interpretation of our limit is very likely to change...and it won’t fall on the conservative side.

Can they make the incentive to drink and ride go away? In past years the “Fuzz” have not looked at intoxicated rider’s as much of a threat to the general public. They assume a rider’s ability to kill is most likely limited to him or herself due to the weight of the bike and the limited amount of damage that it can impose on an automobile. This lack of enforcement enables biker’s to feel more confident about riding above the limit without the threat of being hassled by “The Man”. I have had my ear to the ground and found that all of this is about to change. Beware, we are about to become more than a blip on “5-0’s” radar screen and they are going to look at us harder, “bringin’ the heat” in 2010! I don’t know if it is profit driven or out of concern for our safety. The “Po-po” only care that the legal limit is 0.08 grams/deciliter and that all of their statistics say that 46-48% of all motorcycle crashes involve alcohol.

Alcohol affects our ability to Search, Evaluate and Execute (SEE). It limits the ability to search out hazards on the road, evaluate their danger and execute an avoidance. A rider with a BAC of:

0.01-0.04% Judgment begins to lessen, the drinker is less critical of their own actions, reaction time is slowed, and indications of mental relaxation may appear.

0.05-0.07% Judgment is not sound, thinking and reasoning powers are not clear and the ability to perform complex skills is lessened. Crash chances increase by 40 fold.

> 0.08% Judgment and reasoning powers are severely hampered and the person cannot complete common simple task without error.

So what do you do if you’re out there and realize your friend or you’ve had too many? Coffee, cold water, exercise and eating are all a waste of time. Although time is the only thing that will eliminate the effects of alcohol, it’s been proven that impairment lingers long after last call. The only logical option is to leave the bike behind or have someone else ride it home for you. A person under the influence will have a hard time realizing that they are not fit to ride and will fight to keep their bike under them.

If you drink enough, often enough, the odds say that it is only a matter of

time before you lose it one night...probably in the wee hours, all alone. I would like for my friends to stay on this side for a while. This is for you guys!

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Main Street Saloon- Pg 41

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Job/Order #: 602533-204967

Trim: 8.5 x 11Bleed: 8.75 x 11.25Live: 8 x 10.5

Closing Date: 5.27.9QC: RRPub: Full Throttle Mid West