BEEMER BUZZ - Wisconsin BMW Motorcycle Club
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BEEMER BUZZ - Wisconsin BMW Motorcycle Club
May 2010 Vol. 43, Issue 5 BEEMER BUZZ WISCONSIN BMW MOTORCYCLE CLUB In Memory of Bob Zinda ● November 22, 1939 to April 26, 2010. Dedicated to the Unity, Sociability, and the Good Fellowship of BMW Motorcycle Owners Beemer Buzz May 2010 2010 Officers President Tom Stresing [email protected] Vice-President Karen Jacobs [email protected] Secretary Becky Policht [email protected] Treasurer Mike Cohen [email protected] 1 Year Trustee Bill Saxler [email protected] 2 Year Trustee Jim Guthrie [email protected] Board Member at Large Andy Pretzl Wisconsin Club Membership Many long and lasting friendships have been made through the Wis Club since it’s beginning in 1967. You are welcome to come join us, and meet the friendly and knowledgeable people who share a mutual respect for riding BMW motorcycles. Our membership includes men and women; families, couples and singles. Our monthly meeting is held at the New Berlin VFW Hall, and is open to all BMW riders. During the riding season we sponsor many activities, including group rides, tech days, social get togethers, and in September host the annual Wisconsin Dells Rally. Visitors are welcome. If you are interested in membership, you will be asked to attend two club rides and two monthly club meetings within 12 months prior to being voted in by the general membership. You must be the age of majority, carry liability insurance, and above all, own and operate a BMW Motorcycle. Helmets & proof of insurance are required by all participants on club rides. [email protected] Webmaster Becky Policht [email protected] Visit our Web page: www.wiscbmwclub.com Wisconsin BMW Motorcycle Club Newsletter, The Beemer Buzz May 2010, Volume 43: Issue 5 Please submit articles to: Newsletter Editor Joanne Peterson [email protected] Assistant Editor Tina Doggett [email protected] The editor reserves the right to omit, correct, change, and otherwise edit all submissions. 2 Beemer Buzz May 2010 PRESIDENT’S REPORT, Tom Stresing Streams Are Dark and Swelled With Rain April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring Pilgrims, and then the Iroquois have an illegal immigrant problem that can’t be controlled until they learn how to build casinos, but that’s not what this tirade is about. Besides, we haven’t had too much rain and only a little snow, and with days in the 80s already, summer might portend to be a scorcher, but at this moment things are good for motorcycling...so far. Due to my teaching schedule, I wasn’t able to join you for the Wild Goose Extravaganza and Brouhaha, but I hope everyone had fun despite (and not because of) my absence. We have a full class at MATC this time, something that was notably lacking last year. Maybe the Depression/Recession/Malaise really has bottomed out. Let’s hope so. So far the students are doing pretty well. Several people are pretty certain they won’t be buying the range bikes they’re using, though I haven’t sold any BMWs yet. Two weeks to go to make converts. Speaking of teaching, I thought that Dave Ruocco and Leon Winfrey did a super job at their seminar before the last meeting. Evidently, those of you who attended thought so, too--they sold all the books they’d brought, and booked a lot of you for their Advanced Riders Course. Cool! Everyone stand up right now and give them another round of applause. OK, that’s enough, you can sit down again. I hope some of the ARC attendees will write about their experiences for the newsletter. I hope everyone got their taxes done and the census information sent. I’m pretty sure I got the wrong census form. There were only, like, ten questions, and none of them were even close to what my emailing friends told me they’d be. So, just to make sure they’d get all the information they were supposed to, I just added the stuff at the end. Now they have a list of all my guns, my credit card numbers, Social Security data, bank account numbers, VINs for my vehicles, and I turned in three of you as potential terrorists (the way I see it, if you can’t laugh at my jokes, you’re perfectly capable of blowing up a mini-mall). Our annual fish fry ride/meeting/food fight/bacchanal is coming up, and that’s always a good time. Ernie Grill promises great weather and will do his usual stellar job of leading us there, I’m sure. If you’ll remember last year, though, too many of us ignored the tip jar on the bar. Let’s see if we can do better this time. Namaste, Tom Bob and Mary Zinda were long time members of the Wisconsin Club. After Bob retired he spent much of his free time on the computer, making friends around the world. He will be fondly remembered by his many friends in the Wisconsin Club. Bob Zinda died April 26 from complications of heart and finally pneumonia. He is survived by his wife Mary, son Dan (Mary) and 3 grandchildren. Services will be held later in the month. 3 Beemer Buzz Highlights from the Club Meeting April 2, 2010 Meeting called to order at 8:00 PM, by President Tom Stresing. GUESTS: Jim Loecher, Rich Ryan & Jerry Witkowski CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: Mike Cohen received a thank you card from Rick Jankowski for the $50 donation made to Tidewell Hospice in memory of his mother. Madison Club provided a poster and a free pass for the upcoming GR3. Mike Cohen has pre-registration forms for the GR3. Mike Cohen received the club’s BMW RA certificate. Becky Policht received a thank-you email from Dick Mueser for the donations to his 150 mile bicycle ride, which benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. May 2010 MOA REPORT: Sue Rihn-Manke is the female average mileage winner in the MOA Mileage Contest. There was a phenomenal turnout for the mileage contest in 2009. Wisconsin came in first place for total miles ridden. Ballots for the upcoming election are out. Please vote. Ticket to Ride – there have been less than 6,000 sold. There is a tear-out in the Owner’s News. The contest ends at the end of April. Tickets are free with a MOA renewal or are available for purchase for $10 each. AMA REPORT: John Penton set a crosscountry record on an R69S. Legislation to ban lead wheel weights is in the works. SUNSHINE COMMITTEE: Please notify Nancy Reitberger of any address changes. TOUR GUIDES: The First Equinox Ride was unsuccessful due to ice; however, the ride was rescheduled on the 27th and went well with only one hitch. It seems that you cannot get Sunday brunch on a Saturday. Jim Guthrie is the April ride leader. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: The president has firewood if anyone is interested. Ernie Grill will be leading the Fish Fry Ride. There is no meeting at the VFW in May. See the Newsletter for details. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Karen Jacobs will be leading a women’s ride on June 5. Ernie Grill will be leading a ride to the GR3. See the Newsletter for details. Karen is the new owner of a new 2010 RT. OLD BUSINESS: Bob Lannin is working on scheduling a CPR class in early May, possibly on a Saturday. Karen took 5th of all the women finishers in the MOA Mileage Contest. Kelly Blanchard also finished in the top 25. Karen will be leading one of the two Wild Goose rides. She will be leaving from Black Canyon Coffee. SECRETARY’S REPORT: John & Becky Policht’s son Mitch is in Children’s Hospital awaiting a heart transplant. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Mike Cohen has Wild Goose tickets. This is the last opportunity to purchase advanced tickets. See Mike Cohen to pay your dues if you haven’t already done so. NEW BUSINESS: Motion to renew the club’s MOA charter – Mike Cohen. 2nd – Ernie Grill. Opposed – Al Ticknor. Submitted by Becky Policht 4 Beemer Buzz May 2010 Life Under Pressure: The How's and Why's of Proper Tire Inflation Evans Brasfield, http://www.roadgear.com/ Tire pressure plays an important role on your motorcycle. First, the tire is an important part of the suspension. Air pressure can stiffen or soften the ride qualities in undesirable ways. However, the most important effect tire pressure has is controlling the size of the contact patch and, by extension, the life of the tire. As a tire rolls down the road, it goes from being almost perfectly round to flat as it engages the tarmac. This flat oval of rubber constitutes the contact patch. To form this flat spot that moves around the tire with each revolution, the carcass actually bends in two directions. It begins by bowing out slightly before it bends back on itself under the force of the road. This bending back and forth creates heat inside the tire. Tire manufacturers use this heat build-up to their advantage by designing rubber compounds that reach their peak effectiveness at a particular temperature for the application for which the tire was designed-be it canyon carving, commuting, or touring. You may have heard stories about all the tuning of tire pressure done at the track. This type of tuning plays a less important role with today's radials than it did back when bias-ply tires were the norm. Still, tire manufacturers do frequently recommend lower pressures on the track to create a larger contact patch and therefore more grip in the corners. However, they should never be so low that they allow the carcass to deform and cause handling problems. Also, if the pressure is too low, the tires could overheat and have the extra traction being sought slip away. Trackside tire vendors constantly watch what tires are winning and what pressures are working the best so that they can recommend the best options and keep their customers happy. They know what they're talking about. creased grip. The truth about street riding is that street bikes spend the majority of their time straight up. If you run your tire pressures too low, you can easily overheat your tires simply riding in a straight line. Remember, the lower pressure is to ensure a large contact patch, which is created by the carcass flex. Take your bike out on an extended interstate ride with too little air, and all that flexing of the tire can cook the life right out of it. Tire manufacturers spend a lot of time determining what pressures will provide the best compromise of performance and tire wear. Just look at the wide range of tires available-each designed to fit a certain performance/wear niche. You can buy tires for cruisers, dual sports, and touring rigs. Sportbikes even have different tires designed for street use, track day/street use, and track only. Honor these distinctions, and your tires will last longer and perform better. Some manufacturers recommend running the same pressures listed in the owner's manual for the bike's OE tires, but a significant number have proprietary pressures that should be run on particular tire/bike combinations. Be sure to ask your dealer or check the tire manufacturer's product literature or web site for specific numbers-they do change as information is gathered about current-model bikes. No matter what kind of bike you own, the key to maintaining proper tire pressure is making sure you have an accurate tire gauge. In the past, people said that the only truly accurate kind of tire gauge was one of those big ones with a needle that sweeps across a dial. Although many of those may leave the factory reading accurately, they are very susceptible to knocks and bangs and should be checked for accuracy frequently. Street riders need to remember that racers are willing to sacrifice straight line stability for inContinued pg,. 6 5 Beemer Buzz May 2010 Life Under Pressure (continued) There are no big ad campaigns, no corporate sponsors, no official website, no local or regional newspaper or TV promotions, not even the usual obligatory one-size-promotes-all beer banners with the name of the event emblazoned on a huge blank white spot. Despite all the makings of what should be an unknown event, the Slimey Crud Café Racer Run in southern Wisconsin is attended twice each year, on the first Sunday in May and October, by riders from all over the country and routinely has participants from at least five states in the upper Midwest. Its origins are nearly as murky as Stonehenge, dating back to the early Seventies, according to one of its co-founders, former Triumph/Bultaco/ Matchless racer and current Triumph dealer Lyall Sharer. From humble beginnings, the event has become an organic thing that thrives on its own energy. At each gathering, it isn’t uncommon for anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 machines to show up. The Crud Run meanders across the scenic Wisconsin River valley from Pine Bluff in Dane county to Leland in Sauk County. The distance between the villages is less than 30 miles in a straight line, but the road mileage can vary from about 70 to, well, who knows? No specific route is prescribed, so the best way to go depends entirely on your imagination. Despite the name, the event is not limited to the sheathed-in-plastic sport bike set. In fact, while there’s something for everybody in every class of bike, the event seems much more like a rolling vintage and classic bike show. Flathead, knucklehead and panhead Harleys; TR-6, Daytona and Bonneville Triumphs; Lightning and Thunderbolt BSAs; Moto-Guzzi Falcone and 850 Le Mans, Ducati SS-900 and Diana, Norton Commando, Vincent Black Shadow, Munch Mammut, BMW, Velocette Some people are strangely distrustful of digital gauges. While (as with almost anything) those with rock bottom prices may be of a questionable build quality, you don't have to spend a ton of money to find a reliable gauge. Since they have no moving parts, digital are also less likely to be knocked out of calibration through regular use. The best digital gauges are constructed with full bridge strain-gauge technology. This is in the pressure die assembly where the valve stem and the gauge contact each other and the physical reading/electronic measurement of the pressure is made. Naturally, this kind of construction is more expensive to manufacture, which is why many "el cheapo" units only offer half or quarter bridge strain-gauges. Full bridge gauges deliver consistent readings that in a variety of weather conditionsincluding different temperatures, humidity levels and altitudes-and also deliver highly accurate measurements over a wider range of pressures than those lesser units. Since representatives for tire companies stress that between 75 and 80 percent of the tire warranty claims are caused by under-inflation and when the cost of today's premium rubber is considered, investing in a good tire gaugeand using it religiously-is cheap insurance. Venom, Royal Enfield, Indian Chief, Suzuki Laverda RE-5, Honda CB 77, Hondamatic, CBX; Jota, Kawasaki H1, two-stroke, four-stroke, rotary, flat-trackers, touring, choppers, bobbers, adventure bikes, rat bikes, to name but a few of the types, brands and models seen at recent SCR’s. It’s a scene you really need to see to believe. Of course, there’s no substitute for being a part of the real thing, and fortunately you’ve got two shots at it every year. The dates for 2010 are Sunday, May 2nd, and Sunday, Oct. 3rd. www.slimeycrudrun.com 6 Beemer Buzz May 2010 Party at the H-D Museum Enjoy two days that celebrates the freedom and camaraderie of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles 2010 H-D Motorcycle Demos. Learn to Ride Simulator - Not a rider yet? Hop on a cool, stationary Harley® to get the feel of a V-twin. New Product Displays - See the latest and greatest MotorClothes, Parts & Accessories. Bike Lift Seminar - Learn the proper technique for lifting a fallen motorcycle. Live Music by local artists. Fashion Show - Check out the latest HarleyDavidson® fashions (Saturday only). Bike Blessing - Have your motorcycle blessed so you're ready for your ride home. (Sun AM only). Tech Check – Roll in and have a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle expert inspect the basics on your bike to ensure it’s ready for Spring riding. http://www.harley-davidson.com Submitted by Ralph Sorenson Wisconsin Club Monthly Ride Captains May - Ernie Grill June - Brian Manke July - Chris Blanchard August - Mark Doggett September - (40th Dells Rally!) October - Eddie Boskamp November—??? December - Xmas time! Contact Andy Pretzl, [email protected] Beemer Buzz May 2010 Report shows motorcycling deaths dropped sharply in 2009 A just-released report shows that motorcycling fatalities nationwide dropped by at least 10 percent in 2009, which is the first decline in 12 years. Based on preliminary data, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), which represents the state highway safety offices nationwide, projects that motorcycling deaths declined from 5,290 in 2008 to 4,762 or fewer in 2009. The projection is based on data collected from the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The report, released April 22, is based on a survey of GHSA members, who reported fatality numbers for their states. The GHSA notes that while data are still preliminary, most states have final fatality counts for at least nine months of 2009, giving GHSA confidence to predict that the death count will be down by at least 10 percent for the year. The GHSA cautioned that the report only involves one year, so it's too soon to predict a steady decline. "We will need to see three to five years of decline before we are ready to say that a positive trend has developed," said GHSA Chairman Vernon Betkey. In fact, the report points out that fatalities have significantly decreased in the past but then rose again. For example, from 1980 to 1997 motorcycling fatalities dropped by almost 60 percent. But then fatalities increased steadily from 1997 through 2008. 2,294 motorcyclists were killed in 1998, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which gathers its data from the same sources as the GHSA. That number increased steadily each year, reaching 5,290 in 2008. "The death of any motorcyclist is one too many, so this news that fatalities are down is encouraging," said Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. "While we are pleased that the number of motorcycling fatalities dropped dramatically in 2009, we need to see that trend continue." Moreland cautioned that there will be speculation about why the numbers are down so significantly in 2009, and noted that there aren't any solid answers. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) formally announced the new crash causation study on Oct. 5. The FHWA is overseeing the four-year, $3 million study, which is being conducted by Oklahoma State University through the Oklahoma Transportation Center in Stillwater, Okla. The last major study into the causes of motorcycle crashes was issued in January 1981. Called "Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures Volume I: Technical Report," the study became known as the "Hurt Report" after lead researcher Harry Hurt of the University of Southern California. Hurt was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2007 for his pioneering work. www.amadirectlink.com Submitted by Rich Hehn 8 Beemer Buzz May 2010 MOA Mileage Contest Wisconsin riders lead in total mileage - 1,368,628 miles, and in total finishers - 165 riders. AND, Sue Rihn Manke had AVERAGE miles for the year. 39 Wisconsin Club Members participated, totaling 316,673 miles Sue Rihn Manke 8,392 Bill Lau 4,980 Steve Lemke 21,725 #6 Amy Beyer 8,141 Bob Reitberger 4,882 Karen Jacobs 21,540 Doug Twing 8,048 Ken Kuenzi 4,063 Mark Doggett 14,840 Tony DeLorenzo 7,859 Pat Stauss 3,683 Dave Maly 14,702 Jack Clausen 7,667 Ernie Grill 3,309 Harvey Read 23,032 #4 #7 Kelly Jo Blanchard 13,749 Dick Burton 7,223 John Policht 3,087 Ed Boskamp 13,356 Jeff Bacon 7,030 Dave Henderson 2,382 Mike McArthey 12,506 Mike Cohen 6,840 Ralph Sorenson 2,318 Brian Manke 11,777 Dennis Pipkorn 6,332 Glen Bishop 1,956 Jim Guthrie 11,158 Joanne Peterson 5,932 Ginna Wallerman 1,896 Ingrid Boskamp 10,930 Bill Saxler 5,738 Tom Harter 1,810 Sarah Berg 10,350 Andy Pretzl 5,597 Tyler Rasmussen 1,610 Chris Rasmussen 9,638 Becky Policht 5,096 Andy Traxel 1,499 Congratulations to all who entered. A young man walked into a insurance office to purchase coverage for his new motorcycle. Only one question confused him. "Do you have a lien holder on the vehicle?" "I've got a kickstand," the prospect replied. "Is that the same thing?" Wisconsin won't have official motorcycle this year Friday, 23 April 2010 | There was no heated debate, filibuster or large protests that stopped Harley-Davidson from becoming the official motorcycle of Wisconsin, simply scheduling issues. After a sometimes bumpy ride the Assembly approved both new symbols last week. Had they made it onto the schedule and passed, Harley and the Lactis (a microbe used to make cheese) would have become the 27th and 28th state symbols. There was also a proposal to name cheese as the official state snack, but it never came up for a vote. Because it was the State Senate’s final hearing of the year, the bill will have to start its journey all over again in the next session. http://www.clutchandchrome.com 9 Beemer Buzz May 2010 RIDES/EVENTS Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? Tom Stresing There are three major problems with getting old. When I woke up on March 27th, I knew it was Saturday. When I got the bike out of the barn, I knew it was Saturday. Since I took a shower, I certainly knew it was Saturday. So why, I wonder, did I decide to lead a ride to a Sunday brunch? That’s the first problem--forgetfulness. At least I got to Black Canyon Coffee on time. There I met Harv Read, Doug and Gina Twing, Jeff Bacon, Ed Boskamp, Jim Guthrie, Dick Burton, Brian Manke, Andy Pretzl, Glen Christianson, Steve Lemke, and member-curious Ben Boldt. Also in attendance, but just for the coffee, were Pete Freyer and George “Pineapple” Davies. After the usual stirring riders’ meeting, our dashingly handsome ride leader led us out of the coffee shop and, with a song in our hearts (Andy’s song was, obviously, “Pretzel Logic” by Steely Dan), on to the Adventure of a Lifetime. The roads were mostly clean and curvy as we meandered over, under, around and through the Holy Hill area, then back to Pewaukee for Sunday brunch at Baja. But Baja was closed. We got there 22 hours early! I could have made the ride longer.... Worse, still under the impression it was Sunday, I led everyone (now including club first lady Mickie) to Delafield Brew House for their Sunday brunch (did you people really elect me president?). They were open, but really low on brunch stuff. About halfway through the meal it finally occurred to me that it was Saturday. Too embarrassed to say anything about that, I didn’t say anything about that. But...wow. Oh yeah; three major problems with getting old. The second problem is that you never get around to finishing anythi A Fine March Ride by Grandpa Tumbleweed March 27th, my first club ride. I showed up at the specified place on my K12LT, also known as a Light Truck or a Luxo Tub; all 850 lbs of it. As I pulled into the parking lot I noted that the average weight of the bikes there was -275 lbs compared to mine. Hmmm, kind of like showing up with a knife at a gun fight. After some “meet and greet” our leader Tom took us out on some delightful twisties around Delafield and up near Holy Hill. The pace was brisk, I did keep up 99% of the time but it was hard work near the back of the group. Notice I didn’t say Fast, if it was Fast I wouldn’t have been there. I know my limits. So it was “heel and toe and away we go” for the next two hours, a really fun time. This spirited riding had me wishing for a lighter, sportier bike. As it always does. Then I did the math: 100 mile club ride 6 times a year plus maybe 400 more miles of Mountian Twisties = 1,000 miles/year of 35,000 miles = 2.85% of my riding, the other 97.15% of the time I’m real happy with my Luxo-Tub. I think I’ll keep it for a while. Even if it is like bringing a knife to a gun fight. Harv Read 10 Beemer Buzz May 2010 RIDES/EVENTS 2010 Ride to the Wild Goose-South, April 18 Karen Jacobs I woke up early, feeling grateful the sun was shining, never mind the temperature. Arriving at Black Canyon Coffee, I saw I was not the first to arrive. Three other bikes were in the lot, Sue & Pete and Harvey Read were enjoying their coffee already and Dennis and Wendy Pipkorn were just getting off their bike. We left at 10:10, after posing for a group photo taken by Jack Cabranes. 18 motorcycles, headed west, north to “C” and then zigzagged on county roads most of the way, arriving at the Bayside Supper Club with time to spare. As this was the first Club ride with me to in the lead, with 18 motorcycles & 22 people, I kept the pace slow due to the size of the group. It was a beautiful morning. Attending were; Pete Freyer & Sue Tang, Harvey Read, Dennis & Wendy Pipkorn, Doug & Gina Twing, John Bergen, Mike McArthey, John & Kristin Cabranes, Brian Manke, Jeff Bacon, Mark & Tina Doggett, Bill Lau, Pat & Linda Stauss and guests Dave Kurth, Sharon Ernest & Tom Byrum. Oh, I almost forgot, and me. Karen Photo by John Cabranes The Great River Road Rally May 14-16, Soldiers Grove, WI Tina Doggett will bring pre-registration forms for the GR3 to the May Fish Fry Meeting. She'll collect and mail any forms filled out at that meeting. 11 Beemer Buzz May 2010 RIDES/EVENTS Wild Goose (Chase) Run, North Jim Guthrie The day broke with a bit of a chill but, we (Joanne & I) headed out for the start point of the days ride – we had plenty of time for a change as the meet time was 9:30 and start time was 10:00. I was the ride leader after all, so I was sure the times were true. We arrived at McDonalds at 9:15 to find Sara Berg, Dick Burton, Ken and Joy Kuenzi, all braced for the chilly ride. I commented that it should be a good turn out for the ride with this many very early arrivals. Ken pointed out that we were probably it, as the ride was to meet @ 9 & leave @ 9:30. Really(?!) - I do know better than question Kens memory. Well, OK all still good, or so I thought. “Joanne do you have the Goose tickets?” asked the puzzled ride leader “No don’t you?” said the knowing wife. “No, I’ll be back ASAP”. I’m glad that most folks were at Sunday services, permitting a clear path to the top of the dresser. After getting back to McD’s and a very brief driver’s meeting – “you all know what to do, right?” – we were on the road at 9:40 AM. The rest of the morning didn’t seem to go quite as quickly but, we arrived at our destination with enough time to get our well deserved Bloody Marys, talk to folks we haven’t seen since last year, and have a great brunch arranged for by the Port Club. Next time I will read my own posting and put a ribbon around something. Ride To The Blackhawk BMW Swap Meet, Sunday, April 25 Jim Guthrie First apologies to the lone unidentified rider that drove through the rain on Saturday to find there was no ride leader – a result of the date change. It’s still rather dark at 5 AM at this time of year. That may have contributed to some faulty thinking on the part of the ride leader who thought that in spite of the forecasts, the day would break warm and sunny. After an hour of cool wet riding, I arrived at the Princess Café (6:30AM) to find that I was ahead of everyone else, so I decided to order breakfast and wait. By 7:15 I realized that once again I was not going to have to worry about a lengthy riders meeting and similarly there was going to be no lost riders. I wasn’t, however, the only person with problems; the waitress was doing the receipts with an adding machine and making change from her purse. It seems that they were broken into earlier in the morning and had their cash register stolen. As I had already put in 50 miles I proceeded to Pecatonica and all the deals that actually went out the door on Sat afternoon. Planning on changes for the ride for next year. Photo by Joanne Peterson 12 Beemer Buzz May 2010 RIDES/EVENTS Ernie Grill Will Lead A Ride To The May Fish Fry/Club Meeting, May 7th Ride to the Great River Road Rally Friday, May 14 We'll meet at 5:00 PM at Hardees's on I94 and HW 83, leave at 5:30. The ride will last an hour and end up at The Moose Lodge, S86 W21693 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Ernie Grill will lead a club ride to the Great River Road Rally, held in Soldiers Grove. The menu will be baked and fried fish, baked chicken, potato pancakes, french fries, coleslaw and rye bread. Cost is $12.00 for club members, and $16.00 for non-members. We'll eat at 7:00PM and the meeting will follow at 8:00. We need an accurate head count for the meal, so please RSVP to Ernie at 262-821-9137. Pine Bluff - Leland WI Sunday, May 2nd Dust off that vintage cafe 'racer', pristine collectable or "Old Faithfull" and head for the spring gathering of the Slimey Crud Motorcycle Gang. A ride in collection of neat bikes & exciting roads just west of Madison. The ride will meet at Hardees's on I94 and HW 83 at 9:00AM Friday the 14th, leave at 9:30AM. Women’s Ride Saturday, June 5th Karen Jacobs will be leading a Women’s ride on June 5th, 2010. We will meet at Hardees located at I-94 & Hwy. 83. This ride is open to all club women and any women guests (sorry guys, maybe next time). This ride is designed for all ride levels and makes of motorcycles. It is not intended to be a “spirited ride”. We will meet at Hardees at 9:30 and leave at 10:00. The ride is approx. 1 ½ hrs and we will finish in Whitewater at Frostys Drive-In. They have ice cream and your standard burgers. The ride will be primarily through country roads within the Southern Kettle Moraine. Meet At Hardees I-94 & 83 at 8:00am, we'll leave at 8:30. Spirited ride, a full tank and empty bladder required. Dick Burton 13 Upcoming Events May 2010 SU MO TUE WE THU FRI SAT 1 Wisconsin Club Events May 2 - Ride to the Slimey Crud, Dick Burton May 7 - Fish Fry Ride/Meeting, Ernie Grill 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 May 14 - Ride to GR3, Ernie Grill June 5 - Women’s Ride, Karen Jacobs Local and National Rides May 2 - Slimey Crud Run, Pine Bluff, WI, Madison BMW Club May 14-16 - Great River Road Run, Soldiers Grove, WI, Madison BMW Club May 27-30 - Great Chicken Rally, Rocket City, AL June 4-6 - Hiawatha Rally, Money Creek, MN June 10-13 - 34th Iowa Rally, Middle Amana, IO June 11-13 - Road America Vintage Motor Classic July13-16 - Iron Butt Saddle Sore 1000, BMW MOA July 15-18- MOA Intern. Rally, Redmond, OR July 29-August 1 - RA International Rally, Green Mountain Energy Park, Pownal, VE Happy Birthday May 1 Jim Schwantes May 5 Faye Bargholz May 6 Dennis Pipkorn May 6 Ron Lampe May 12 Lori Borden May 15 Virgil Weber May 18 Kathy Averbeck May 20 Del Fisher May 27 Kathy Tomasello May 30 Gina Twing September 10-12 - 40th Annual Wisconsin Dells Rally, Wis Dells, WI The May Club Meeting is at The Moose Lodge, S86 W21693 Janesville Rd, Muskego. WISCONSIN BMW MOTORCYCLE CLUB Originated 1967 Meetings are the first Friday of each month, 8:00 PM New Berlin VFW Post, 17980 West Beloit Road, New Berlin, WI ● 262-679-0800 N42 57.141 W88 08.241 ALL BMW RIDERS WELCOME AMA #2580 MOA #10 RA #10