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Featured Member - May 2006
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Name –
Robert Beckwith
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Nickname
– Inferno but I usually go by Bobby.
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Location
– Ashburn, VA
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Hometown
– Tucson, AZ
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Marital
status – Married
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Children
– 1 daughter with a son due the first week of
June.
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Age – 34
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Occupation
– Government Employee
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Current
motorcycle(s) – Honda VTX but on the lookout
for a Fatboy or Roadking
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How did you hear about the SCRC and when did you
join?
Learned about
SCRC from my then neighbor and long time home
slice Bradso. He invited me to go to a meeting one
cold February night and the rest is history.
Scores to the Wh**** Bradso! I joined March of
2005.
How long have you been riding?
I started riding
when I was 15 years old when my dad bought me my
first bike. Been riding on and off since then.
Have you ever taken a motorcycle safety course?
No, still trying
to get into one.
What was your first bike?
Honda CB650
How many bikes have you owned?
2
Why do you ride?
I ride because I
love the freedom and maneuverability of the bike.
I love the speed, the curves (the ones on the road
too), the high protein bug snacks and the open air
(especially when riding through those back
roads). There’s nothing else like it! (next to
flying that is).
Have you ridden with an organized group before?
No, SCRC is my
first and I really enjoy it, especially when we’re
out on the road in a large group.
What modifications have you done to your bike?
Well lets see…….
3” Hard Chrome Double D straight pipes, K&C Air
intake, Wicked Image mirrors, grill guard on
radiator, side mount license plate, LED brake and
taillights, rear short shocks (to lower the rear
end), a few chrome covers and a new brake
reservoir cover. Think that about covers it!
What accessories do you want to add to your bike?
New seat, ghost
flames paint job, kick the forks out a bit, sissy
pad, foot boards, and replace or add anything that
has a flame accent and is chrome. What I would
really like to do is change out the rear end and
install a mongo tire and fender kit.
What is your dream bike?
OCC baby! If I
hit the lotto, that shop will be one of the first
places I stop. I love their bikes! Seen a few
here in the area and just drool over them. Just
because they sold out to the Discovery Channel
doesn’t mean they don’t make awesome bikes!
What kind of riding do you like to do –
straight-aways or twisties?
Twisties without
a doubt! I first learned to ride out in Tucson AZ
and they have some great twisty mountain and
desert canyon roads out there! Turn and Burn!
If you have a nickname, how did you get it? Tell
the truth!
Well, I gave
myself the Inferno nickname because I want my bike
to be all flamed out. But, I have to confess, I
also have another A.K.A within the club that I
earned last September. I’ve been trying to keep
this on the low down but I’ll go ahead and make it
public. Anyone who was on the “Rattle the Runway”
ride last year already knows about this. We
formed up at Mighty Mikes at about 8am that
Sunday. My riding partner (Bradso) and I spent
the entire evening before working on affixing full
size American flags to the back of our bikes. We
rode in that morning and everything was fine. We
formed up with the rest of the riders and headed
out for the Dulles Airport. On our way down 28,
right before the toll road, a car pulled up along
side of me and hollered “You lost your flag!” I
looked over my shoulder and sure enough, it was
gone! Poor Crank and Dina stopped and went back
to get it for me (I still owe you several beers
for that Crank). I pulled over, stopped and waited
for Crank and Dina. A few minutes later, here
they came with Dina holding the flag out like a
lance! Serving in the military, you can imagine
how mortified I felt by that. To make things
worse, Crank said it didn’t just snap off, it
partially snapped, fell over and dragged on the
ground behind me for a mile or so before coming
off all together. Once we arrived at the airport,
we looked it over and luckily the only damage was
to the plastic eagle on the top; one of the wings
was grounded down from the road. With a crap load
of zip ties, we managed to fix it back to the bike
where it stayed for the remainder of the ride.
SO! Because of that, I unintentionally and
inadvertently earned the nickname “Grounded
Eagle/Fallen Eagle”. So there! I told the
truth! As humiliated as I am about it, I’ll let
the cat out of the bag.
What is your favorite riding route?
I have no
particular route that I consider to be my
favorite. I do have a favorite riding “area” and
that is many of the back roads out past Leesburg
(Rte 9, Rte 7, Rte 50, small roads off of those
routes) and in the Shenandoah area. Often, I just
ride wherever, as long as I’m in the back country.
Do you ride your bike to work?
Yes
What is the fastest you’ve ridden?
115MPH (top speed
of my CB650 back then).
What is your favorite time of year to ride?
The fall, love
that foliage!
Have you ever been down? If so, how were you hurt
and what did you learn from the incident?
Been down twice
with minor injuries, both in my early riding
years. Learned not to lock up my back tire and
that road-rash hurts!!
Have you ever done an “Iron Butt” ride?
Well not sure if
it was an Iron Butt ride but my butt sure was
hurting after it. (Referring to the next
question.)
If not, what is the furthest you’ve ridden?
The 4 hour ride
to Mountainfest last year from Ashburn to
Morgantown, WV.
What was the worst weather in which you’ve
ridden?
A few severe
thunderstorms. (Damn, those raindrops sting!)
Do you know how to work on your bike?
For the most
part; I’ve only had it a little over a year and of
that only about 6 months of actual good riding
time. So I’m still getting acquainted to it.
What is your favorite road song?
Born to be wild –
Steppenwolf
What was your most adventurous ride?
That ride to
Morgantown WV, sure was adventurous! (See Bradley
for details).
What rallies or events do you like to attend?
Well, went to
Mountainfest last year and I try not to miss
Rolling Thunder or Rattle the Runway every year.
Been contemplating with Bradso about what rally we
want to attend this year. Thinking about little
Sturgis or Myrtle beach.
Is there someone who rides “two-up” with you?
Not sure what
this one means. If it means a back seat rider,
then my wife does occasionally rides with me. She
loves to ride but fears for our children should we
get taken out in an accident. She wants me to get
a real good life insurance policy on us both
before she’ll start riding more frequently. If
this means a riding partner who I ride together
with, then most of you already know that would be
Bradley. Bradso’s my brotha from anotha motha, my
partner in crime, and my drinking buddy! We go out
riding together whenever we get a chance
regardless of how short the ride is. He’s also
the one who introduced me to the club.
Off the cuff from…Bobby
"myself, I just some personal
thoughts. First, thanks for making me Member of
the Month! I do enjoy the club but I often feel
that Bradley and I are often ostracized. Not sure
why. Sometimes think because we drink too much or
other things. We often we show up early whenever
we can and almost always the last to leave the
meetings. Even though I am almost completely
inactive on the forum, I go out of my way to
attend just about every meeting and ride if
possible. There was a span for several months
when I was unable to attend due to my wife having
classes on Wednesday nights but that’s over now so
I am back in full swing. Bradley and I are very
loyal to the club (especially Bradley who probably
hasn’t missed a meeting or a ride since he joined
almost two years ago). We enjoy the camaraderie
we have with those members we’ve made friendships
with and do enjoy being there. We often joke
about being “the outcasts” or the renegades of the
group. I know we are more on the “wild” side but
I’m a firm believer in enjoying everything to the
maximum because you only live once! If you,
haven’t met Bradley or I, then stop by for a drink
or two or three (we’re usually the ones off in the
corner by ourselves!) LOL j/k. Peace, Love,
Happiness, Good Riding, Good Sex and all that
other mumbo-jumbo!"
- Bobby
A.K.A Inferno
A.K.A Grounded Eagle
A.K.A Fallen Eagle
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Brianna |
Bobby & Bradso
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