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Volume 2, Issue2
February 2015
The WASH
UMCI Newsletter of Washington State
Volume 2, Issue2
February 2015
The Wash - UMCI Newsletter of Washington State
Table of Contents
Announcements
Page 3
State Rep’s Corner
Page 4
Inland Northwest News
Page 5
Columbia Basin News
Page 6
Our Motorcycle Adventure - Olympia National Park
Page 7
2015 International Registration
Page 9
Accommodations near International
Page 10
Winter into Spring Bike Tips
Page 11
Inland Northwest Ride schedule
Page 13
Washington Events on the Horizon
Page 14
Oregon Events on the Horizon
Page 15
Idaho Events on the Horizon
Page 16
For Sale
Page 17
Reps and Breakfast Schedules
Page 20
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Announcements
International Rally
Dawson Creek, BC
Mile Zero Campground
July 20—23, 2015
Registration, Page 9 & 10
Campout Cancellation Notice
“The La Grande Motorcycle Club, because of several conflicting circumstances has decided to cancel
our annual “Camp-Out~Get-Together” for this year, 2015. Originally scheduled for June 9-10-11,
2015. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.”
Thank You
Dennis
The La Grande Motorcycle Club
Washington State Website
The Washington State UMCI website has been updated. Take a tour when you get a moment.
Comments and suggestions are always welcome, just drop me an email via the link below.
David
[email protected]
Cover Photo
2009 Trike by Harley Davidson
Pilot: Jan Dale
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State Reps Corner
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m inching to get on my Gold Wing for a day ride. I’m hoping the warmer winter will bring an early spring and I can get my motorcycle off the mountain by
the end of March.
In this month’s “The Wash” you will find an article by Rae Nere. Rae is a long time friend of
mine & we took a week riding around Olympia National Park. We enjoyed it so much that I ask her
if she would write about our adventure.
If you have a favorite ride, restaurant, or some place you visit and liked, why not share it
with all of us. Write an article for “The Wash”.
UMCI Inland Northwest had their election of officers the first of January. The new officers
are yours truly as Inland Northwest Rep. and Charlie Crane Assistant Rep. Thank You Charlie!
Also included in this month’s “The Wash” is the Inland NW ride schedule for 2015. Why not
come and join us on a ride.
Rich Hentz
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Inland Northwest News!
The January UMCI meeting at Conley’s was attended by a dozen members who braved the snow and
ice to get there. The area has had such a mild winter so far that the snow we received was kind of a
surprise. Rich Hentz, the State Rep., officiated the meeting because no one has stepped up as Area
Rep., yet. It seems like everyone either has too many things going on already, or doesn’t want to
take over because of the time involved and the fear that they won’t be there for every meeting.
Rich said that the three local motorcycle clubs including Eastern Evergreen, Panhandle Riders and
UMCI, met in December, to discuss what rides and functions they wanted to do. Rich decided at the
time, that he wouldn’t suggest any rides for UMCI until after he held the monthly meeting and asked
for input from the members.
There were several rides mentioned at the meeting and it was agreed that these would be okay for
the rides for this year.
The subject of a Washington rally was discussed. The members suggested that they would like it to
be held on the West side of the state this year, somewhere like Sedro Woolley. Rich said that the
ride schedule will be printed and passed out at the next Eastern Evergreen meeting on Jan 10th.
There will be an Inland Empire Motorcycle Coalition meeting on February 17th, 7pm, at the Timber
Creek Buffet, at 9211 E. Montgomery, in Spokane Valley. All motorcycle clubs are invited to participate and to bring their ride schedules to the meeting so that the various clubs will not schedule
their special events and rides at the same time. This helps prevents having several events on the
same weekend and no events on others.
Meeting was adjourned and fun money drawn.
I hope you had a safe and Happy New year and that all your rides this year will be good ones.
Billie Leonard
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Columbia Basin News!
Well it seems like no one wants to take the helm of the Columbia Basin area so I will again for this
edition write the update for our area.
We had our regular meeting at Bob’s Restaurant, in Moses Lake, on January 11th, and had a real
good turnout for what the weather looked like. It was everyone’s hope that we could take a short
ride at our February meeting, but then figured out it was our chili feed that meeting.
So for all of you that didn’t come to the meeting there will not be a regular breakfast
meeting on February 8th, but at 1pm at 4815 Airway Drive Moses Lake (Max and Mel and Kay’s rec
center) our annual Chili feed will be held.
Ross said that he would help get our rides put together which will be a great help to whoever
takes over the area. The group and I mean the Columbia Basin Area needs to get a little more active
and get us on the move again. I am so looking forward to riding with my friends again but it seems
like there are a lot fewer in our group riding. Ross invited us to ride with the Legion riders and that
is a thought it is always fun riding in groups.
I talked to Richard Hentz our new State Rep and he asked if the Columbia Basin Group would
again, put on the Spring Banquet, indicated we would keep everything is in place. People enjoy
coming to Connell so it is a win-win. I hope to have the flier next months “Wash.” We will see how
much I can get done negotiating the meal price.
We closed our meeting with the 50/50 drawing and of course I did not win. Hope to see everyone at
the Chili Cook off. Let’s get ready to ride.
Until we meet again Ride Safe, Ride Lot’s and most of all, have a great time.
Kevin
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Our Motorcycle Adventure around Olympia National Park
By Rae Nere
I will preface by saying that I've been requested to write about our road adventure to Olympic National Park, but with extremely limited restrictions ~ "keep it at one page length." It's impossible to
portray this magnificent corner of Washington in such a microscopic window, and therefore will do
so in segments. Part I begins with an introduction to the park plus one journey highlight. Are you
ready for an "armchair overture?"
In a historical context, the Olympic National Forest was established as Olympic Forest Reserve in
1897 and the name was changed to Olympic National Forest in 1907. Mt. Olympus National Monument was originally established by US President Theodore Roosevelt in 1909 with approximately
610,560 acres ~ which was reduced to half its original size in 1915. Its evolution continued when
designated a national park by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1938; became an International Biosphere Reserve in 1976; and in 1981 was designated a World Heritage Site. In 1988, Congress designated 95 percent of the park as the Olympic Wilderness.
The park has four basic regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, its west side temperate rainforest, and the drier east side forests. Encompassing 1,441 square miles of the Olympic Peninsula
(amid a mountainous core and no interior road access), the park may be accessed by several different routes ~ via Puget Sound via Washington State Ferries; from Tacoma; via Olympia; or north from
Aberdeen on Highway 101. (We spent nearly a week exploring this park and still did not see it all!
I've read you can travel this park in one or two days, but I assure you this quick of a trip will be an
injustice both to the park and you!) This is an all-year park ~ summer is the "dry" season, but be prepared for cool temperatures, fog, and rain at any time due to its diversity of biomes and ecosystems. (Winter may entail cold, wet, and snowy conditions.)
Once inside the Park, you'll experience innumerable "twisties," and anywhere you go, keep an eye
out for wildlife, rough patches in the road, blind curves, and gawking or overawed tourists. We approached the Park from its southwest entrance via Highway 101 in early September and meandered
our way to Lake Quinault for our first night's camping. (Whereas the lodges in this park are spectacular and prodigious, they are often very, very "spendy" and tout "No Vacancy" signs, but camping is
widely available and definitely more affordable.)
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Our Motorcycle Adventure around Olympia National Park, continued . . .
This area serves as a great base camp for rambles through the Hoh Rainforest section, dawdling
along the Highway 101 coast, or a mosey through the town of Forks. Sol Duc Hot Springs
campground served as our next base camp for explorations of Lake Crescent, Port Angeles, and truly
one of the highlights of our trip ~ Cape Flattery. This "detour jaunt" is not in Olympic National Park,
but rather on the Makah Reservation near Neah Bay. Head west on Highway 112 to Neah Bay, and
continue through along Bay View Avenue for 1 mile. Bay View Avenue becomes Cape Flattery Road
~ hint: follow the yellow center lines on the pavement. The road will turn sharply left, then after 0.1
miles turn sharply right once you get to the west side of the main downtown area. Follow the signs
past the clinic for 0.1 miles, turn sharply left again, and follow the road along the foot of Bahokus
Peak. You will be on Cape Flattery Road. Continue for another 5.1 miles to the parking lot and trailhead. There is no admission cost to park or hike the trail, but be aware ~ you do need to purchase a
$10 Recreation Permit in Neah Bay.
The trail is 3/4 of a mile distance from trailhead to overlook, with an overall elevation loss of 200
feet, requiring a moderate amount of exertion for the uphill return to the parking lot. The path consists of dirt sections, stairs, viewing platforms, and boardwalks ~ and leads you through lush green
forests of old-growth trees 200+ years old. Boardwalks cover marshy areas of the trail. After a short
hike, the trail ends with spectacular and panoramic views of the amazing rocky cliffs and a wide variety of birds. View caves, sea birds, sea-lions on the off-shore rocks, whales following their migratory
route, and see where the Pacific Ocean and the entrance of the Straits of Juan de Fuca meet. From
this very northwestern tip of the continental United States is a platform for viewing Tatoosh Island
and its lighthouse.
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United Motorcycle Club International – 2015 International Rally
July 20 – 23, 2015
Mile Zero Campground – Dawson Creek, BC
1901 Alaska Avenue
Freedom, Friendship, Food and Fun
Rider: _______________________________ Rider/Passenger: _____________________________
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REGISTRATION - Thursday Evening BANQUET & Rally Pin
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I/we the undersigned do hereby declare that I/we will not hold the United Motorcycle Club (UMCI) or its
BC chapter, responsible for any loss, damage or injury that may occur attending the 2015 International
Rally at Dawson Creek, BC the third week of July 2015.
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Accommendations at International
Best Western Hotel & Suites
500 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek, BC
Tel: 250-782-6226 Toll Free: 1-800-528-1234
Comfort Inn
1200 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
Tel: 250-783-1222 Toll Free: 1-866-782-1208
George Dawson Inn (Banquet Location)
11705 8th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
Tel: 250-782-9151 Toll Free: 1-800-663-2745
Inn on the Creek
10600 8th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
Tel: 250-782-8136 Toll Free: 1-888-782-8136
Lodge Motor Inn & Café
1317 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek,
BC Tel: 250-782-4837
Pomeroy Inn & Suites
540 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek, BC
Tel: 250-782-3700 Toll Free: 1-866-782-3577
Super 8
1440 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
Tel: 250-782-8899 Toll Free: 1-888-482-8884
Ramada Inn
1748 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
Tel: 250-782-8595 Toll Free: 1-855-247-4371
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Winter into Spring Bike Tips
By the Staff at Happy Trails
Every year we use our motorcycles from early spring until late fall, some with little to no maintenance, others with little more than a chain-lube, a clean air filter, and fresh oil and filter. Over the
years we've put on several clinics in early winter to cover the things most riders fail to take care of.
We have seen KLR, DR and DRZ swing arm bolts that had to be destroyed, as water and grime had
caused corrosion which made removing them impossible.
The rear suspension needs to be cleaned and lubed. Wheel and steering head bearings should be
checked and lubed. You might say, "Hey, my bike is new and doesn't need it for awhile." It has been
our experience that all bikes have a universal lack of lubrication from the factory.
No matter what bike you ride, the information here will be helpful for you, as most bikes have the
same general points to cover.
1) Wheel bearings : Are they the OEM non-sealed type? How are the bearing seals? Most nonsealed wheel bearings have very little grease in them. After a few water crossings or overzealous
cleaning with a power sprayer there's no grease left. If you remove the OEM wheel bearings, I recommend you have new bearings on hand and ready to go. Grease your new wheel bearings before
installing.
2) Steering Head : Check the front forks before removing them. If there is play in the steering head,
they need to be replaced. If you do not have a bearing press, have a shop make these repairs for
you. If the bearings are good, then clean them, grease them and reinstall the steering head per service manual instructions.
3) Front forks : Now is a great time to service your front forks. If you don't have a service manual,
get one before starting this process. Disassemble and inspect the forks. The bushings at the joint of
the fork tubes have a Teflon coating; if they are showing a copper color, replace them. Clean and inspect the forks, refill them to the correct level with the correct weight oil, and then reassemble.
Note that your fork oil should be replaced on a yearly basis.
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Winter into Spring Bike Tips, continued . . .
4) Rear suspension : Disassemble the rear swing arm; remove and inspect the rear shock. This is a
great time to have the shock serviced, which should be done by a suspension expert. Clean and lube
the shock absorber linkage. If the needle bearing grease is clean and not contaminated, I recommend re-lubing without cleaning the old grease out. Be careful with the needle bearings, because if
you lose one you need to replace the kit. When removing the swing arm bolt, take care not to damage the threads. These bolts can become corroded over time causing them to seize up and making
them extremely difficult to remove. If you encounter this, soak it with penetrating oil and let it sit.
Note that getting it out may take several attempts. There are bearings inside the sleeve that need to
be lubed. These are also needle bearings, so if they need to be cleaned, be very careful. When everything is cleaned and lubed, start your reassembly.
5) Antifreeze : Change the coolant in your bike.
6) Drive train : Check the final drive fluid and change if needed. Clean, check and lube the chain and
sprockets.
7) Cables : Inspect, clean and lube all cables.
8) Brakes : Check brake pads and change brake fluid. Inspect the calipers, looking for excessive wear
on one side and not the other. If they are not functioning properly you may need to clean and lube
them or have them rebuilt.
9) Fuel : If you are storing your bike, use a good fuel stabilizer. It also helps to use a good nonethanol gas when storing a bike.
10) Batteries : If the bike is not being ridden on a regular basis, use a battery tender to extend the
life of the battery.
11) Tools : Depending on the type of bike you have, you may need Torx bits, Allen wrenches, Phillips
head and flat head screw drivers, a rubber or plastic mallet, bearing and race drivers, Metric
wrenches and sockets, a Torque wrench and a shop manual.
12) Supplies : Cable lube, waterproof grease, anti freeze, fuel stabilizer, shop towels and cleaning
solvent.
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Inland NW RIDE SCHEDULE FOR 2015
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MARCH
13th - 15th Motorcycle Show at Spokane Fairgrounds
14th
Roving Gamblers St. Patrick’s Day Parade
APRIL
5th
Bike Blessing in Coeur d’Alene on Ramsey Road
18th- 19th UMCI Spring Banquet in Connell, WA
25th
Panhandle Riders, Kettle Falls Food Bank Ride
MAY
2nd
Idaho M/C Awareness Day, ride to Elk River
9th
Eastern Evergreen ride to Wallace Depot Days
16th
Bob Cobb ride with the Roving Gamblers
19th
M/C Coalition Meeting - Timber Creek Grill, Spokane2
th
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Panhandle Riders, Creston, WA Parade, Keller & Gifford Ferry
JUNE
5th -7th
State Rally at Twisp, WA
13th
Eastern Evergreen ride to Sullivan Lake
9th – 21st Idaho State Rally - ?
27th Panhandle Riders ride to Sherman Pass
JULY
4th
Join Roving Gambler's picnic in Elk
11th
Eastern Evergreen ride to Tiger Pass/Flowery Trail
20st -23th UMCI International Rally at Dawson Creek, BC
31st – Aug 2nd All Clubs campout at Glacier National Park
AUGUST
8th
Eastern Evergreen ride to Belfour Ferry, BC
15th
Roving Gambler's Priest River Food Bank Ride
18th
M/C Coalition Meeting - Timber Creek Grill, Spokane
22nd
Panhandle Riders ride to Hope, ID
SEPT.
5th
Thompson Pass
12th
Eastern Evergreen ride to White Pines ride
25th-28th Oyster Run, Anacortes, WA
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UMCI meets first Sat. of month @ Conley's Place 12622 E. Sprague,
Spokane @ 8:00 am contact Rich Hentz: (509) 999-1556
EERR meets second Sat. of month @ Conley's Place @ 8:00 am contact Billie Leonard: (208) 6871086m, PRMC meets fourth Sat. of month @ JB's, 704 W. Appleway, Coeur d’ Alene 8:00 am contact Joyce Kelley: (208) 667-0608 EACH CLUB MEETS @ 9:00 AM DURING WINTER MONTHS
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Washington Events on the Horizon
June 5th - 7th, 2015 - Campout at Twisp, WA
Riverbend RV Park - 19961 Hwy 20
Group Tent Area - $10 night per person
Tel# 800-686-4498
GPS 48.391415 -120.135495
Bring food for biker’s stew, Saturday night (no garbanzo beans)
Questions: Duane Wood (360-766-6603, )
Email: [email protected]
August 13th - 16th, 2015
Irene & Tim’s Getaway at Port Angeles, WA
133 Ebb Tide Ln, Port Angeles, 98362-8901
GPS 48.105931 -123.566606
Plenty of FREE camping for everyone
Questions: Irene Blanes (206-914-2147)
RSVP to: [email protected]
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Oregon Events on the Horizon
June 9th, 10th & 11th - La Grande Annual Campout
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Clyde Holiday State Park (Map)
GPS: 44.416645 -119.088065
Campsites about $22, max 6 people
Nice park and clean facilities
Info: Dick Hohstadt, 541-963-8624
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elled
July 1st - 5th, Tygh Valley Campout
Tygh Valley Fair Grounds (Hunt Park)
81849 Fairgrounds Rd, Tygh Valley
GPS: 45.253165 -121.207837
Info: Ben Altman, 503-913-8609
August 19th - 23rd, Coos Bay Campout
Coos County Fairgrounds
770 - 4th St, Myrtle Point, OR
GPS: 43.059640 -124.143531
Info: Eva & Chris Williams, 541-404-5286
August 29th - North/South Convergence Ride
Aunt Ding’s Family Restaurant
39297 McKenzie Hwy (Walterville), Springfield, OR 97478
GPS: 44.066258 -122.811089
Ben Altman: 503-913-8609, email: [email protected]
September ?? - ??, Emigrant Springs State Park
Emigrant Springs State Park
65068 Old Oregon Trail Hwy, Meacham, OR
GPS: 45.541157 -118.465243
Info: Buck Schaffer, 541-910-1025
October 23rd - 25th, Silver Spur Campout
Silver Spur RV Park
12622 Silverton Rd NE, Silverton, OR
GPS: 45.001267 -122.803635
Info: Gary Miller, 541-670-8221
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Idaho Events on the Horizon
June 5th, 6th & 7th - Niagara Springs Campout
Thousand Springs State Park - Niagara Springs Unit
Info: Dan Critell 208-440-2717
July 31st - August 2nd - Idaho State Rally, Kamiah ID
Lewis & Clark Resort - Tel: 208-935-2556
Campsite, Cabins and Motel units
4243 Highway 12, Kamiah, ID 83536
GPS: 46.212600 -116.004900
Info: Lonnie Holloway, 208-841-0395
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Trailer For Sale
Kompact Kamp Mini-Trailer
Very good condition, black with beige canvas
White vinyl cover is included
$800.00
Contact Valeria at 425-422-4950
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Trailer For Sale
Asking $250.00
Contact: Charlie Cripps PH. 253-265-0982
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For Sale
2002 BMW 1150 RT
37,000 miles, ABS integrated power brakes, larger power windshield
BMW tank bag, trunk and hard side bags, new tires, heated grips, trailer hitch
Brand new clutch and driveline seals, plus other extras.
Ready to ride.
Asking $4000.00 (541) 296- 2944 Phil Spor (Oregon)
2005 Bunkhouse Lil “B” Motorcycle Camp Trailer (No photo)
White w/ blue covers, front awning, cooler and spare tire are mounted on trailer.
No trailer brakes. Very good condition.
Asking $3000.00 (541) 296 2944 Phil Spor (Oregon)
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Our Only Business
Freedom, Friendship, Food & Fun
UMCI Representatives
International Rep
WA State & Inland NW Area Rep
Columbia Basin Area Rep
Okanogan Area Rep & Treasure
Puget Sound Area Rep
Sedro Woolley Area Rep
Daniel Magee, Medicine Hat, AB
Richard Hentz, Spokane, WA
Kevin & Kevi Besel, Othello, WA
George & Willie Penner, Okanogan, WA
Irene Blanes, Mountlake Terrace, WA
Duane Wood, Bow, WA
403-488-9387
509-999-1556
509-531-1942
509-485-1922
206-914-2147
360-766-6603
Monthly Breakfast Schedules
Columbia Basin Area, 2nd Sun. 8:00am, (9am, Oct-Apr), Bob’s Rest., 1807 E. Kittlestone, Moses Lake
Inland Northwest Area, 1st Sat. 8:30am, Conley’s Place, 12622 E. Sprague, Spokane
Okanogan Area, 1st Sat.
8:30am, Contact George Penner @ 509-485-1922, for current location.
nd
Puget Sound Area, 2 Sat.
8:00am, Denny’s Restaurant, 132 - 128th St. SW @ I-5, Everett
st
Sedro Woolley Area, 1 Sat. 9:00am, Hometown Café, 818 Metcalf Street, Sedro Woolley
Editor: David Fitzgerald
[email protected]
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