CD News Missouri Chapter W

Missouri
Chapter W
Chapter Director
Leroy Anthony
573-474-4521
[email protected]
Assistant Chapter Directors
Carl Anthony
573-474-7022
[email protected]
Treasurer
Dave Hendrey
(573)696-0360
[email protected]
Rider Educator
Gary Hood
(573)696-0054
[email protected]
MAY 2014
ISSUE 40
CD News
Well Folks, not much has happened since my last letter. I'm assuming you all got your
taxes sent in and can still afford gas for your bike. I've been riding the VTX to work when
the days are nice….no rain. Lately, Eric, “I don't have a clue about the weather”, Aldridge has not been helpful. It must be his fault when the rain doesn't come when he
says it will.
We had a good day to pick up trash on the 12th, not to hot or not to cold! Several of the
chapter members made it out to clean up along 63. Those who didn't missed out.
Haleigh and I found a "good" blackberry with leather case, a plastic leg and some money. Was your day that interesting?
Membership Enhancement
Vic Winn
(573)874-5933
[email protected]
Friday nights are warm enough we should be riding our bikes when we go out to eat.
May is five days away so check your calendars and participate in all of the activities that
are planned. The Bike Show, Mother's Day, Niehaus Days, A&A Day, and Memorial
Day; all good days to get together to ride and have some fun.
Motorist Awareness &
District Educator
Linda Evans
573-446-6170
[email protected]
Ride'um if you can and keep the shiny side up!
2014 Chapter W COY
John and Janice Wissinger
573-573-698-3431
[email protected]
2014 Chapter W IOY &
Newsletter Editor
Jennifer Murray
(573)424-6179
[email protected]
Webmaster
Griff Hamlin
(573)214-0660
[email protected]
Chapter W Web Site
www.boone-co-wings.org
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Chapter W Meetings
Chapter W meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Bandana’s BBQ, 3405 Clark Lane in Columbia.
We gather at 5:30 PM to eat; the meeting starts at 6:30.
If you have an unwanted new item at home and would like donate it for a door prize at our Chapter Meetings
it would be much appreciated.
Next meeting—May 13, 2014
Friday Night Rides
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Join us on our dinner rides!
Every Friday night we gather in Columbia at the
Phillips 66 Station on Rangeline, across from Boone
Electric. Fuel up and come around to the parking lot
in back at 6:15 p.m. We leave promptly at 6:30 pm for
our destination.
May Ride Captain: Jennifer Murray
573-424-6179 (text or call)
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The goal this month is to enjoy the fresh spring air and
beautiful scenery as we ride through the countryside
to our dinner destinations. It wouldn’t hurt to practice
our team riding skills while we are at it. If you are joining us for dinner, plan to be at the station at 6:15 to
find out where we are going. Two wheels, three
wheels, or four.
Our rides this month will take us into, around or
through these towns:
May 2 - Fulton
May 9 - Prairie Home
May 16 - Centralia (Leader Pat &Chuck Wells)
May 23 - Booneville (Leader—Leroy Anthony)
May 30 - Kingdom City
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May Birthdays
Norm Sallee
Richard Harris
John Wissinger
Adriana Cunningham
Jim Bailey
May Anniversaries
Carl & Kathy Anthony
Tony & Marie Fields
Randy & JoNetta Weaver
Kevin & Glenda Pape
Geoffrey & Rita Preckshot
Bruce & Pam Burkett
John & Janice Wissinger
Recipe of the Month
Grilled Cheese Roll Ups
Submitted by Rhonda Anthony
Recipe from : Spend with Pennies
http://foodiesnetwork.tv/grilled-cheese-roll-ups/
Grilled cheese is such a classic … and this was a fun twist! My daughter loved these, especially to dip in her tomato
soup! These make a great lunch or snack!
You can use cheese slices or real grated cheddar in these, I’ve tried it with both. The real cheddar stays in the rolls better but both taste awesome!
The first time I tried these, I tried baking them because I thought it would make it easy to make lots… but that didn’t
work. The cheese gets too melty and the bread doesn’t crisp enough. A pan is the way to go with these!
Ingredients
8 slices of bread, crusts removed
8 slices of cheese or 1 cup+ grated cheddar
1/3 cup melted butter
Instructions
Using a rolling pin, roll slices of bread flat.
Place one slice of cheese (or 2-3 tablespoons grated cheddar). Roll up bread & cheese (secure with a toothpick if desired).
Brush the outside with melted butter (or you can quickly roll them in the butter) and place in a pan over medium heat.
Turn with tongs until all sides are browned and cheese is melted.
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A wonderful Artichoke dip
Submitted by Linda Evans
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 can artichoke hearts
1 can green chiles
Mix ingredients in 1 quart casserole dish and bake at 325 for about 30 minutes. Serve hot with crackers or chips .
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Some of you wanted the recipe for the pineapple cheese salad that I sometimes bring to our carry-ins. (Old family favorite, especially of my dad's) So here it is. LE
Pineapple cheese salad
Submitted by Linda Evans
1 pound of mild or medium cheddar cheese, cubed into 1/2 inch cubes. Can add more if you want.
1 #3 can of crushed pineapple in its own juice
sugar or artificial sweetener
vinegar
flour
Cut up the cheese. Drain the juice from the pineapple into saucepan. Add a couple of tablespoons of flour and a teaspoon of vinegar, whip out the lumps, and cook over medium heat until it gets a little thick. Thicken with more flour if it
is too thin. Pour over the cubed cheese. Mix, then add sugar or artificial sweetener to taste, probably about 1/2 cup
sugar or equivalent of sweetener. Should be slightly sweet to taste.
Rider and Motorist Education
From your District Educator ...........................Linda Evans
Hope everyone had a nice Easter Weekend. Now the busy times begin. There is something
going on every weekend in May except the first weekend.
First, I have included a review of Team Riding in this issue of the newsletter. Since we will
hopefully start riding now that the weather has gotten better, I thought it would be good to review this now. So
please read it.
As I mentioned before, I will present the Co-Rider seminar at the bike show on May 10. I will also have the
Motorist Awareness Seminar in a slide show going all day, so will see all of you then.
Also, Mike Bayuk, the District Education Coordinator for MO has announced the seminars that will be
presented at the Branson rally. They will be:
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Co-Rider
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Motorist Awareness
 Trailering Seminar
 Seasoned Riders, AKA Motorcycling for Mature Riders.
Times will be announced. I don't know yet if I will be presenting, but I have done the Mature Riders before and
it is very good. It addresses changes that happen to us as our bodies age and also the effect of medications on
riding, and some other health issues.
Attending seminars is one of the benefits of going to Branson so I hope you will plan to attend at least one of
them. Remember, THE BEST GOLDWING RIDER IS AN EDUCATED ONE!
And finally, Scott from CM-MT (Central Missouri Motorcycle Training) has agreed to do an advanced riding
course on JUNE 21ST for $85 each (usual rate is $110 but will do it for this if he gets 6 bikes). So I REALLY
NEED TO KNOW ASAP who is going to take this course. It is only 5 hours or so, and is held at the Boone
County Lumber Millworks lot on Vandiver close to Paris Road. Start time TBA but likely 8 or 9 am. So please
let me know by email [email protected] or phone 573-446-6170.
It would be a good idea if everyone on 2 wheels took this class, especially if you are a new Goldwing owner or
have recently graduated to a Goldwing, and it will qualify you for Level 3 if you have CPR. So I hope we get at
least 6 bikes to take it.
See you at the next meeting.
Linda
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From your MAD Coordinator...........................Linda Evans
2 words: BIKE SHOW May 10 at Shakespeare's West in the parking lot. There will be free
goodies, including yard signs, magnetic signs, key chains, hanging odor eaters, and stickers.
So spiff up your bike and trailer and bring them out on Saturday, May 10. Be there between 10
am and 3 pm.
And please print out the Bike Show Flyer attached to this newsletter and post it somewhere, like at your
workplace, public place, etc.
Thanks in advance for everyone coming out that day. It will be lots of fun.
Linda Evans
TEAM Riding Skills
Team Riding Review
There are 2 kinds of group riding: Mass riding, where there is a loose organization of bikes riding down the
road with each individual doing their own thing, and Team Riding, which is a well organized, more structured
approach to riding as a group, incorporating formation, conduct, consideration, and cooperation as you ride with
a group. This is a brief review of the Team Riding protocol.
PLANNING THE RIDE
The first step is planning and preparing for the ride. The “road captain” will have a route planned, will have
checked on weather and road conditions, and will have determined the difficulty of the route.
He or she plans for food breaks, restroom breaks, etc.
He or she plans the speed of the ride.
He or she plans to place riders with similar likenesses and riding style in the same group.
Finally, he or she will announce the meeting place and time and departure time.
The riders’ responsibility here is to:
let the road captain know you are coming,
be there on time and gassed up ready to go, and
inform the road captain if you have any special needs.
PRE-RIDE MEETING
When the group arrives, the road captain will get the group together; announce the plans for the ride, the route,
stops, etc. He or she will ask the riders if anyone has any health issues that should be addressed (example,
diabetics need to stop on a schedule for meals). He will also ask who has a first aid kit in their bike. Then he
divides up into groups of 4-6 bikes/trikes, and appoints the “Lead” rider and a “drag” rider, sometimes called a
“tail-gunner or “backdoor”, who is the last one in the group, for each group. The lead and the drag should both
have CB radios. If a bike doesn’t have a CB, they need to be in the middle. Both of these positions should be
experienced riders with knowledge of the route and conditions. The lead will keep the group informed of the
turns, road hazards, and conditions in general. He or she will communicate any changes, stops etc. to the
group.
The “drag” bike is responsible for watching the group, identifying any unusual riding actions, securing the lane
for lane changes, and letting the lead know when everyone has made a turn, got stopped by a traffic light,
passed a slower vehicle, etc. He will watch the group for any mishaps.
The groups will be designated as group 1 and 2, etc., for the number of groups.
Each group could use a different CB channel if they so choose and should plan that before the ride starts.
THE RIDE
This is when the ride starts. The leader and the drag do what I have indicated above. There are some
general rules of the road.
Formation: Riders in the middle should stagger left, then right, then left, and so on, but in the same lane (i.e.,
right track and left track), maintaining about 1 second distance from the bike staggered in the opposite track.
You can spread out some when out of town, but riders should always try to keep up with the bike in front of you.
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TEAM Riding Skills
If you are unable to keep up with the lead bike, let him know and he will adjust the speed. But it is important to
maintain an appropriate speed on 4- or more- lane highways, to keep the group from getting too spread out,
and for safety as well.
Changing lanes: the lead will inform the drag that he wants to change lanes. The drag will then move into the
desired lane when it is clear and safe to do so, and then inform the lead that the lane is secure. If there is a
vehicle in the lane, the drag will indicate that the lane is secured after the (example: green pickup truck) has
passed. Then the lead will tell the group via CB to look left/right then go left/right. All move over together. If a
rider does not have a CB, he will need to follow the bike(s) in front of him.
Follow the directions of the lead.
Know the route and the plan.
Communicate any needs, issues to the leader, i.e., need to stop, have a problem, etc., ESPECIALLY IF YOU
ARE NOT FEELING WELL.
Maintain the spacing and track position. Don’t wander between the 2 tracks.
Pulling in and Parking: when a stop is made, the lead will attempt to find parking space for everyone together.
But sometimes that is not possible, so be aware of the person(s) in front of you and where they are going.
During stops, use restroom, get something to drink, rest, etc. but be ready to continue the ride when the lead
person is ready to start again.
When stopping at Stop signs or lights, compress into a tight-staggered position.
END OF THE RIDE
At the end of the ride, and at any stops, let the lead and the road captain know if there was anything you did not
understand or need help with. It goes without saying that the road captain should be thanked for organizing the
ride. (Things your mother tried to teach you!)
If you are leaving the group at any time during the ride, PLEASE INFORM THE GROUP LEAD AND THE
ROAD CAPTAIN. That way they won’t wonder if something happened to you.
Riding well as a team can be a source of great pride and enjoyment. Knowing that the other team members
will respond in a manner that each of you expect can be reassuring and make the ride a very pleasant
experience. It does take practice, and you have to have trust in your co-riders. But it definitely makes the ride
more fun. And this is why Rider Education is so important.
Submitted by Linda Evans
Rider and Motorist Education
Choosing Eyewear for Motorcycle Riding-Glasses/Goggles?
THE NEED
If you aren't wearing a helmet with a face shield, you should be wearing eye protection when riding a
motorcycle (driver or passenger). In almost all US states - if not all by now - it's the law. Sure it may sound like
common sense, but you would be surprised how many people hop on, especially passengers, without the
proper eye protection. Some states require specific eyewear requirements, so be sure to check any local laws
which may apply.
COST
If you are one driven by cost, you will be glad to know perfectly acceptable options are available under $10.
Sure the fit may not be as great, but they'll do the trick. Just like any product out there, some are selling for
$150+ too, but is there that much of a difference? Often you can get the same features for a fraction of the
price if you avoid expensive brand names.
DAY RIDING & NIGHT RIDING
You need different eyewear for day and night. Day time lenses should provide UV protection and polarized
lenses work best at cutting out glare. Voodoo Eyewear makes a few padded styles which are polarized and
designed for bikers for under $35. By far the best option to those high priced alternatives.
For night riding, clear is best. Many riders opt for yellow lenses since they can be multi-use from evening into
night, but yellow is really best for cloudy days. Don't forget your girls fellas. Just because they're on the back
doesn't mean they don't want to see. Sunglasses at night are not acceptable when there are so many choices
out there. Global Vision has styles starting at $8.
There has been some buzz about Transition Lenses which change from sunglasses in the daylight to clear
(almost) glasses at night. We have yet to find a satisfied customer with those because they don't ever seem to
provide enough glare reduction in the day and they are too dark at night. So until that technology advances a
little more, we suggest you get two pair or one pair with interchangeable lenses.
Interchangeable kits (available for glasses & goggles) can give you the right eyewear for any light situation. You
can buy one frame and pop in a variety of lenses.
FOGGING TROUBLES?
WHY THE HAZE?
The temperature difference between your glasses and your face will cause fogging. On a cool night, if you keep
your eye wear on you when you go inside, they may be less likely to fog, but if it's downright cold out there, not
much can be done with average glasses.
As you get moving, some of that haze will fade. That's because the air is moving around the lenses and the
temperature is getting back into balance. If you wear goggles, they should have small vents somewhere around
the eyes to all for that minimal air circulation. Otherwise they will be cloudy all the time when it's chilly outside.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT?
Well, you can buy Anti-Fog glasses or goggles. This is eyewear designed for these situations. The
manufacturer treats the lenses, front-back-and sides, with a solution which prevents fogging. It works 99% of
the time, and when they do fog under extreme conditions, the haze will fade more quickly than it would with
regular glasses. Goggles are less likely to fog if they have small vents/holes around the eyes which allow for
that air to pass through. I know, you're thinking that's the point of goggles, to keep the wind out, and they can
still do that quite well while allowing for a little bit of air movement. I've seen solutions available which you can
apply yourself to your eyewear to prevent fogging, but I honestly don't know how well it works. I would suggest
you don't treat your own glasses if they have polarization (which is actually a film on the lens) or if they are
mirrored. If any of you out there have tried to treat your eyewear yourself, I'd love to hear how it worked for you.
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Rider and Motorist Education
PRESCRIPTION LENSES?
You can find a frame you like and have your lenses put in it. A frame cannot take RX lenses if it has too much
curve - like wrap around glasses. Ask your optometrist what they can do for you. It's surprising how many
frames can accommodate prescription lenses.
A better option would be an RX kit. These, like the Bomber Kit for from Voodoo Eyewear, are frames with
interchangeable lenses. Then your prescription lens fits into an insert which rest just behind your lenses. That
way, you pay just once to have your RX put into the insert, and with that, you can have up to 4 pair of glasses
(depending on how many of the optional lenses you get - it comes with 2). The cost for having your optometrist
put the lenses in for you can vary greatly so shop around. The cost can range from $50 to $90 for the insert.
Most bifocal prescriptions cannot be put into the RX inserts that come with glasses kits.
There are a number of goggles on the market which will fit over most glasses too. Global Vision offers the Big
Ben and the All Star Goggles for that very use. I suggest finding goggles which are anti-fog or you're going to
end up with a hazy mess more often than not.
Glasses which go over your prescription glasses aren't really an option when talking about motorcycle riding
because they will generally not ride properly with the wind.
OPTIONS TO CONSIDER
Protection: Padded Frames, Shatter Proof/Shatter Resistant Lenses, UV Protection, Anti-Fog Lenses
Goggles are the best for keeping out wind and dirt. Most have an adjustable head strap. The foam around the
lenses keep your eyes protected well. Some manufacturers are addressing biker's needs and have developed
sunglasses with the padded frame. Fogging is often a problem with goggles or padded frame glasses,
especially when riding at night or cooler weather, so consider getting an anti-fog style.
There are two kinds of padding put into glasses/goggles - soft, airy foam padding and firm neoprene padding.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Soft, airy foam padding POSITIVE: it conforms well to your face and so it is the most comfortable and effective
way to keep out wind/dust NEGATIVE: soft, airy padding will wear out faster than firmer neoprene padding. If
you're a "ride hard and put up wet" kind of rider, a pair may only last a month before that padding starts to come
apart. They'll be great for that month, but they won't last long because of sweat, moisture, and regular wear and
tear. The soft airy foam lining is also more likely to cause fogged lenses unless those are anti-fog.
Firm Neoprene Padding POSITIVE: it is durable and the padding helps keep out wind/dust, it would be less
likely to fog up than the soft airy foam padding NEGATIVE: neoprene padding doesn't squish right up against
your face like the soft foam padding so the neoprene doesn't work quite as well at keeping out the wind/dust
but it's a 9 out of 10.
Upgrades: Anti-Fog, Polarized, Transition Lenses
Full Article at http://www.ebay.com/gds/Choosing-Eyewear-for-Motorcycle-Riding-Glasses-Goggles/10000000001935373/g.html
Reprinted from the internet.
Submitted by Carl Anthony
Upcoming Events
Check the Chapter W Calendar!
Use the Chapter calendar so that you can keep track of all the activities that are planned for the year.
Ride Captains for each month are also noted on the calendar. If you volunteered for a month, be sure to
check to see what activities are already planned so we don’t end up double-booked. Send your selections
to the Newsletter Editor by the 25th of the month prior for inclusion the newsletter.
Be sure to make plans to attend as many events as you can!
Participate, Participate, Participate!
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Dates to Remember!
May 10 - Motorist Awareness Bike Show at Shakespeare’s West
May 11 - Mother’s Day
May 13 - Chapter Meeting
May 13 - Honor Flight Escort
May 16-18 - Niehaus Customer Appreciation Days
May 17 - Magic Dragon Ride - Versailles, MO
May 24 - A&A Customer Appreciation Day/Chapter Bike Day
May 24-25 -Salute to Veterans Air Show, Columbia Regional Airport
May 31—Chapter G Poker Run to benefit the Rickman Center (see attached flyer)
Ok, so I don’t want to hear anyone saying that they don’t have anything to do! This list is only the special
events that I know about and doesn’t even include Chapter W Friday night rides! There are plenty of opportunities to gather with friends for picnics or rides, honor a veteran or your MOM! And if you run out of ideas
and you’re free on a Thursday night, come along with me when I head to Jefferson City to join Chapter G
on one of their dinner rides.
No matter what you decide to do, Watch out for the other guy, and Ride Safe!
~ Jennifer
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Are you going to Wing Ding?
If you have not yet made plans for a motorcycle trip this summer,
you can still go on one of the two trips being planned to Wisconsin
for Wing Ding. Time’s a wastin’ so if you would like to go on one
of these fun trips, contact the planners to be added to the list!
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A tour of Wisconsin sites is being planned by Dave & Marilyn
Albin, June 28 –July 3, 2014.
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A trip to Wing Ding by way of Niagara Falls is being planned
by Bob & Linda Evans and John & Janice Wissinger, June
28—July 6.
Upcoming Activities
Wing Ding 36 in Madison Wisconsin
July 2-5, 2014
Press Control and click on the picture to go directly to registration.
Register for Wing Ding 36 Light Up The Lakes in Madison, WI and be entered for a chance to win the grand prize
- A New Honda Gold Wing F6B or $10,000 in cash!
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Weekend at the Opry in Nashville, Tennessee
Press Control and click on the picture to go directly to registration.
Just a Little Fun!
Classifieds
For Sale: Trike and Trailer:
1995 Honda Gold Wing GL1500 Lehmann trike, Sierra green pearl, Low mileage, only 64,XXX miles. Addons include: CB, highway pegs, driving lights, F4 windshield, and flashing brake light in the spoiler. New fuel
pump, front tire and easy steer with 4.5 degree rake in 2011. New alternator and rear tires in 2012. Half cover, manual and some extras will go along with it, $16,500.
1996 Escapade Trailer, color matched. Trailer includes a spare tire, garment bag and dust cover, $2000.
Price reduction for the pair: $17,650. I would like to sell them together, but will consider selling them individually. Give me a call with an offer.
Jennifer Murray, Columbia MO
573-424-6179
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