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Hells Angels Brawl At Bike Weekdaytona Beach Florida

It was a little over a week ago when I was sitting in the airport about the board a plane that would take me away from the northeasts hellish winter. The feelings of excitement crept up my spine my body teething with anticipation. In a few hours I am going to be lying on a beach in the sunshine state where the only thing Ill be studying is female anatomy and the drink menu at the bar. As we board plane visions of beach babes and coconut rum dance through my head. I turn to my travel buddy Jim who is rocking out to the music blaring from his headphones. From the faint lyrics I think I could make out the heartpumping words of Kelly Clarksons Since Youve Been Gone. Jesus man what are you listening to? Dude Im getting pumped! he shouted back. Different strokes for different folks. All I knew was that we were ready to cut loose.

Two hours later the pilots voice came on the intercom In a few moments we will be landing in Daytona Beach Florida. The weather is 83 degrees and sunny. Have a great spring break and enjoy bike week. It was music to my ears. I didnt know it was bike week but the more the merrier right? Jim and I approached the baggage carousel and anxiously awaited our luggage. As the red blinking light started spinning and motors on the conveyor belt started rumbling we focused on the hole spitting out bags; knowing it was the last responsibility we would have to deal with for the next six days.

Our bags finally plopped out which we grabbed immediately. Outside the terminal we met with our taxi driver; a disheveled haggard looking fellow named Gilberto. His face was weathered from years in the sun; he could have been an advertisement for sunscreen. This guy was a character and oh boy did he have stories. He told us stories about girls bikers crocodiles anything you could imaginecompletely full of it but entertaining. He kept feeding us ridiculous information and he knew we were eating it up. Thirty minutes 26 dollars and few good laughs later good ol Gil dropped us off at the Sea Spray Motel. It wasnt the nicest accommodation but it would suffice for two guys on spring break.

Jim and I changed into our swimming trunks and hit the boulevard. We were new to the city so we decided to check out a bar that Gilberto recommended called The Oil Spill. As we entered the bar it seemed like the something out of a moviethe crowd instantly silent. The music might have skipped. We approached the bar ordered up some drinks and the crowd seemed to continue on with their conversations and stories. What Gilberto forgot to mention was that the bar was a Hells Angels hang out. Jim and I stuck out like a sore thumb to say the least. We relaxed and chatted about plans for the rest of the week but grew nervous as we heard a loud rumble from outside. It sounded like 500 motorcycles were slowly surrounding on our location.

This is when Jim and I knew we were in trouble. A scrawny man with long grey hair and an even longer goatee looked out the window and shouted Banditos! And with one word every biker jumped to his feet. What ensued is far too brutal to actually discuss but there was a brawl. Fearing for our lives Jim and I sat at the bar and did the only thing we could; hide in the corner under a table until the bartender took us out through the back door. Apparently an Angel stole a loading ramp from the Banditos which they didnt take too kindly.

About the writer:  As for Jim and I we retreated to our motel and steered clear of biker bars for the next week. Who knew that stealing Motorcycle loading ramps could spark massive biker battles? At least I dont need to worry about bikers stealing my Pace Edwards tonneau cover back home in the northeast; the weather is too cold for them. Mike Rosania

Headlights And What Ones Are Better

Car headlights come in many shapes and sizes and systems. If you don’t know what one that you need then you will not be able to get the right auto parts that go with them.

Almost all cars that were created until the 1970’s had a round headlight. These early 6 volt cars headlights were dimmer than the cars that we have today. The manufacturers saw this and wanted to make them brighter so they switched to the brighter 12 volt powered headlights. These let you see better on the road and required less auto parts to put them in place.

Some of the manufacturers in the 60’s had a four round headlight system two for low beam and all four were used for a high beam. Most of these came in a side by side design that worked well for the time. Most of these had a switch on the inside of the car that let you go between the two settings so that you could use either type of headlight.

The cars in the 80’s and 70 have still used the side by side system but they had a more rectangle looking light instead of the round ones that were common before hand. The other changes that have taken place are that they used to be a sealed design that let you just go to the auto parts store and get a bulb that could be changed inside the headlight. Now you have to change out the entire headlight when it becomes damaged or stops working.

There is also a new style of headlight that is known as a projection beam. These are those blue looking lights that you may have seem on cars coming down the road at you. They give the driver a better view of what is in front of the car but they also have a tendency to blind the oncoming car.

Headlights have really changed over the years and many people will notice that the cars that they drive don’t take the same auto parts as they once did. This is just a part of the auto industry and the advances that they make over the years. You should get on that train and go with them because when we start having the flying cars of tomorrow you may be left in the dust looking for your car keys.

About the writer:  Victor Epand is an expert consultant about motorcycle gear used motorcycle parts and used car parts. When shopping for motorcycle gear or used parts we recommend only the best stores for motorcycle gear used motorcycle parts and used car headlights.

Have You Thought About Upgrading Your Car?

Everyone has different needs and requirements when it comes to a car. For some an old car has character and is infinitely better to drive around in compared to a brand new model which has just rolled off the forecourt. But no matter what age your car might be you would be amazed at how many things you can do to personalise it a bit more.

Upgrading certain parts or features on your car is one way that you can make it uniquely yours. One of the simplest and most common ways to do this is to install a stereo system inside. Some people make do with the speakers that are already built into the car but other people like to add extra ones in.

One of the best places to do this is to cut holes in the rear parcel shelf. This will enable you to add the extra speakers in quickly and easily and all the associated wiring will also be neatly hidden from view.

But there are lots of other things you can do as well. A lot of drivers choose to change the wheels on their car to get a different look. Alloy rims are very popular and can make a big difference to its appearance.

You only need to take a look at some of the vehicles parked in streets near you to see how many ways there are to customise and upgrade your own car. But if you are new to this you might struggle to find a place to start. Just how many things could you do to your car if you had the money?

A good place to start your research is online. Depending on the make and model of your car you may have different options available so find out all you can and see what other people have done as well. A good option is to visit the website of a company which sells parts for your particular car. That way you can see what they have available and ask whether they have experience of selling parts to people for the purpose of upgrading. Moreover they should be able to tell you what the most popular ways of upgrading are for your car

You should also bear in mind that this process can also affect the insurance for your vehicle. You may need or want to upgrade that too in order to protect your improvements. Insurance for cars is available in both third party and fully comprehensive and the latter may be the best choice when you have finished doing all your improvements.

Whatever you decide to do it is clear that you can get the ideal car even if you dont buy it from scratch.

About the writer:  Victoria Cochrane writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote but should be considered professional content.