About The Bikes
Citrus County Florida is the home of The Military Tribute Bikes.
Back in 2017 we began a project that we never dreamed would grow. We self-funded a project (Hobby) that started with the building the Air Force Tribute Bike called The Chief. This bike was originally a gift for my husband's 50th birthday so naturally it was a good start for the project. The Air Force Tribute Bike was built in memory of my father who had then recently passed away. He was a retired Air Force Chief. We were traveling all over the state of Florida putting the bike on display at no cost to others to honor all that have and are still serving our great nation. This bike became extremely popular partly because it was featured in the 2018 edition of American Iron Salute. We had no intention of building any more bikes, but we soon found ourselves having to build a second bike, The Army Tribute Bike. The Army Tribute Bike was named Sargent Major and was built to fulfil the demand of multiple venues at the same time. The Army Tribute Bike is also referred to as the 911 Tribute Bike. We also had to buy a new truck and trailer to transport them. Because of the increasing demand to have the bikes at larger and more frequent events requiring multiple bikes we had to build the third bike. The Navy Tribute Bike named Top Gun which is also referred to as the Ranger Tribute Bike (Vietnam era). Because so many people were asking "Where is the Marine Bike?" The Marine Bike named Dress Blues is the 4th bike. It is designed by Dan Kite Pinstriping. Originally when we started, we were not an organization of any kind, so we did not solicit for or accept cash donations. We accomplished all of this with money from our personal savings and with the help of our many friends, sponsors and The Military Tribute Bikers. All of whom will still help with supplies, discounts on parts and man (and female) power. As of April 1st, 2024, the Military Tribute Bikers have taken over the daily operations of the soon to be Military Tribute Bikes 501(c)(3). They hope to add a 5th (Coast Guard Bike) in the future. They have now added a 2nd trailer large enough to haul 6 bikes. The original 4 bikes will remain privately owned by my husband and I and we will loan them to The Military Tribute Bikes 501(c)(3) at no cost to them for different events.
"It's not about us, it's about the bikes and the people they honor."
The bikes will be displayed at many events to honor our veterans including funeral escorts at no cost.
Our Number One Goal Is Safety Comes First.
We Wish To Thank Our Special Friends
Lowman Law Firm
Print Shack
Crystal Harley Davidson
Trick Concepts
Tedd Cycle V-Twin
Thunder Headers
Harley Rendezvous
Plaza Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
American Legion Post 77
SB B & B
Tribute Bikes
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Past Events
9/9 -9/12/2022
The Army Bike will be on display at Plaza CDJR of Inverness on State Rd 44
9/11/2022
The Air Force Bike will be at Crystal Harley Davidson
10/13 -10/17/2022
For Daytona Biketober Fest, The Navy Bike Top Gun will be at Corbin in Ormond Beach
10/22/2022
The Air Force Bike The Chief will be at the Show at Black Diamond presented by the Rotary Club.
10/29/2022
The Army / 911 Tribute Bike will be on display at Gator Harley Davidson to Honor our heroes. Boone Cutler will be riding the Army bike to the Wall at Gator Harley Davidson in Leesburg. Hopefully Top Gun The Navy Tribute Bike will be there too.
11/12/2022
I will be riding the Navy Tribute Bike to Gator Harley Davidson (Cancelled)
11/9 - 11/13/2022
The Air Force Bike will be at Plaza CDJR for Veterans appreciation week and for Veterans Day the Navy and Army Bike will be at the Inverness depot. The Tribute Bike trailer will be in the Veterans Day Parade. (Cancelled)
11/19/2022
A Tribute Bike will be at Mickey's Pub in Crystal River
12/1 - 12/4/2022
I will be riding the Navy Tribute Bike to Gator Harley Davidson
12/18/2022
Ride to Bushnell Florida National Cemetery from Crystal Harley Davidson. Army Tribute Bike to escort the ride for Wreaths Across America
For the months of January, February, April, June and August we will have limited bookings. These months will be used for vacations and maintenance for the bikes and equipment. During this time we will still be doing funeral escorts. Thank you for your understanding and continued support,
2023 Events
3/1 - 3/13/2023
For Daytona Bike Week 2023, at Corbin in Ormond Beach, the Military Tribute Bikes will be on display. As of now from 3/1 - 3/5 the Army Tribute Bike and the 35th Anniversary Super Glide will be on display. From 3/3 - 3/13 the Air Force and the Navy Tribute Bikes will be on display. On 3/3, 3/4 and 3/5 all four bikes will on display at the same time.
3/17 - 3/19/2023
For the Florida Nature Coast Bike Fest (formally known as The Hernando County Bike Fest), located in downtown Brooksville, Florida, we will have a different Tribute Bike on display for each day of the rally. The bikes will be on display in front of the Lowman Law office building on Main Street. Look for the Military Tribute Bike Trailer. If you wish to see a certain bike on a certain day, please contact us using the link below and we will try to make it happen.
4/15/2023
On Saturday the Navy Tribute Bike Top Gun will be visiting the 23rd Annual Riding into History™
Motorcycle Concours d'Elegance
at the World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida
I-95, Exit 323
5/25 - 5/30/2023
To honor our Heroes on Memorial Day weekend, the first of the 3 Military Tribute Bikes, The Air Force Tribute Bike The Chief will be on display at Plaza Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Inverness located on Highway 44 in Inverness. The last of the 3, The Navy Tribute / Ranger Tribute Bike Top Gun will be on display at Crystal Harley Davidson located on US 19 in Homosassa.
9/11/2023
In remembrance of September 11th to honor our fallen and wounded heroes, The Army / 911 Tribute Bike will be on display inside the showroom of Plaza CDJR located at Highway 44 East in Inverness. All are welcome to come and see.
9/16/2023
For the first time ever, The Parks and Recreation Outdoors Expo will be held September 16th at the Citrus Springs Community Center located at 1579 Citrus Springs Blvd. in Citrus Springs Fl. Two of the three Military Tribute Bikes will be on display to honor or our heroes. They will be on display from 9am to 3pm. The Army and Air Force bikes have been chosen..
9 /21/2023
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be escorted by the Army Tribute Bike. Leaving the Winn-Dixie parking lot located at 10051 US Hwy 41 Dunnellon, Fl 34432 at 9:30 and going to the Ernie Mills Park located at 11899 Bostick Street, Dunnellon, Fl 34432. Ceremony at 4pm.
10/16/2023 -10/24/23
The Air Force Tribute Bike The Chief will be back on display at the Black Diamond Country Club for the Annual Invitational Car Show at Black Diamond presented by the Rotary Club. On Friday 10/20 Ken and then on Saturday 10/21 Doug will The Military Tribute Bike representatives on site.
10/19-10/22/2023
Back by popular demand, for Daytona Biketober Fest 2023, The Navy Tribute Bike Top Gun has been chosen to be back at Corbin in Ormond Beach with The Army / 911 Tribute Bike. Corbin is located on US1 about a mile south of the Harley Davidson dealer on the same side of the road.
11/4/23
On Sat. Nov. 4th for a Veterans Day tribute, 2 Military Tribute Bikes will be on display 10am to 11am at the Homosassa Veterans Memorial located in Old Homosassa. 10935 W. Yulee Drive, Homosassa. For more information about the event contact Darrick at 352-726-1931 ext. 2241.
Mike and Kyle will be bringing the Army and Air Force Tribute Bikes.
11/11/2023
For Veterans Day Saturday November 11th. The Air Force Tribute Bike Will join The Army and Navy Tribute bikes at the Inverness Depot. Located downtown Inverness, Fl. The Military Tribute trailer will be in the Inverness Veterans Day Parade driven by Trey. At least 5 of the Military Tribute Bikers will be on site.
12/17/2023 CHANGED BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER
On Sunday 12/17/2023, there will be 2 rides to put wreaths at the grave sites to honor our Vets at The Bushnell National Cemetery. The 1st, Wreaths For our Fallen Heroes Ride To Bushnell. Leaving Crystal Harley Davidson, located at 1147 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, kickstands up at 10am and the 2nd, Veterans 4 A Cause Tribute to Fallen Heroes. Leaving Kilo's Bar, located at 7452 W. Grover Cleveland Blvd, Homosassa, kickstands up at 11am. As of now The Navy and Air Force Tribute Bikes will be leaving Kilo's Bar and The Army Tribute Bike will be joined by the Red, White and Blue #1 Bike leaving Crystal Harley Davidson. We are very sorry that we had to change our plans for this event. Because of bad weather with strong winds, for the safety of our riders, instead of having the bikes on the road, trucks were driven by the Tribute Bikers with one pulling the Tribute Bike Trailer.
2024 Events
03/01/2024
The Military Tribute Bikes will be at Corbin in Ormond Beach for Daytona Bike Week. Located on US1 in Ormond Beach about a mile South of the Harley Davidson dealer. The Navy and Army Tribute Bikes will be there.
3/01 -3/18/2024
This is our largest local event of the year.
On Friday March 1st till Monday March 18th The Air Force Tribute Bike The Chief will be on display at Plaza Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Inverness located on Highway 44 in Inverness. Come see the Bike when you are at the Florida Nature Coast Bike Fest. On Friday 3/15 to Sunday 3/17 The remaining two Military Tribute Bikes will be featured at the Florida Nature Coast Bike Fest Inverness location. The Army and Navy bikes will be on display inside Whispering Pines Park on Forest Drive in Inverness. Look for the Information, First Aid and Volunteer Center. That’s where we will be. The Air Force Bike will still be at Plaza
3/29/2024
Friday, March 29th at 12:00 noon. the Military Tribute Bikes will be at the American legion Post 155 to honor the Vietnam Veterans. Post 155 is located at 6585 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429. Of course, weather permitting all 3 bikes will be there.
4/18/2024
On Thursday 4/18/24 The Military Tributes Bikes will be escorting The Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall from The Bealls at Highway 44 and Croft Ave. in Inverness to Crystal Harley Davidson on US 19 in Crystal River. Kick stands up at 9:30 am. The Wall will be there on display until Monday 4/22.
5/5 to 5/12/2024
All 4 Bikes will be at the
36th Florida All Veterans Reunion
Sunday, May 5th - Sunday, May 12th (2024)
Location: Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr Melbourne FL
Escort will be Sunday 05/05/2024 from Eastern Florida State Collage Clearlake Rd Cocoa FL KSU 10am sharp
5/25/2024
Saturday May 25th all 4 bikes will be at The Wentworth Gulf Club in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Salute our Heroes Benefitting Baden K-9 Kares
5/27/2024
Monday 5/27/2024 for Memorial Day all 4 bikes will be at the American Legion Post 77 located on Little Al Terrace, Inverness Fl.
7/27/2024
Saturday 11am to 6pm all 4 bikes will be at the Born To Ride Great American Biker Bash at The Harley Davidson Dealer located at 9841 E. Adamo Drive, Tampa, Florida
9/11/2024
To remember the 911 attack and honor those that we lost. The Army/911 Tribute Bike will be on display at Crystal Harley Davidson from Thursday September 5th to Monday September 16th. Located off of US 19 (Sun Coast Blvd.) in Homosassa, Fl.
9/14 & 9/20/2024
On Saturday September 14th, All of The Military Tribute Bikes except the Army Bike will be on display at the 2nd annual Citrus County Parks and Recreation Outdoor Expo at the Citrus Springs Community Center off of W. Citrus Springs Blvd in Citrus Springs, Fl. The Military Tribute Bikes will also be at the Central Ridge Library Friday September 20th located at 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd.
Beverly Hills, FL For Constitution Week.
10/18 to 10/20/2024
Fri, Sat. and Sun. For Daytona Biketober Fest, Military Tribute Bikers will be in the Daytona and the Ormond Beach area for a much-needed vacation. Either the Air Force or The Marine Bike could be seen riding the streets to Corbin, The International Speedway or J&P Cycle at the Harley Davidson Dealer in Ormond Beach.
10/26-11/02, 2024
The Army and Navy Bikes have been invited to be on the High Seas Rally. The World's Only Motorcycle Rally On A Cruise Ship sailing Oct. 26-Nov. 2, 2024 m/s Radiance of the Seas from Tampa.