September 2007 - Eastside Harley Owners Group
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September 2007 - Eastside Harley Owners Group
The RodeHOG Issue #113 September 2007 Eastside HOG Chapter #5389 – Bellevue, WA Pignic Pictures 20Q with Dan & Lisa Hallet Wet Weather Riding Eastside HOG Meets Silverdale HOG For The Carbonado/ Cindy Morrissey Memorial Ride Marblemount riders enjoy a brief road construction stop Eastside H.O.G. Is Sponsored by AGENDA ES-HOG Chapter Meeting Wednesday Aug. 22, 2007 Roundtable Pizza Agenda ¾ Call to Order – Oliver Mills ¾ Welcome – Grant Ringel ¾ New Members – Mike Rorvick ¾ Activities – Randy Taylor Newsletter Contents Meeting Agenda ………………….... Director’s Message………………… July Meeting Pictures ..…………… Assistant Director’s Message …… Morton & MDA Pics ………………. Membership Update ……………… Calendar…………….……………..... 20 Questions …………….………… Marblemount Pics ....……………… Pignic Pics ………..........………….. Pignic ……………………. ………… Ladies of Sun Valley ..……………. Officers …………………………….. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8&9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ¾ Newsletter – Jozef Bielec ¾ Road Captain – Dave Bernoudy ¾ Safety – Dan Christman ¾ LOH – Lisa Leurquin-Hallett ¾ Membership – Micki Brown ¾ Treasury – Rich Moothart ¾ Webmaster – Jeff Wandling ¾ Items from the floor/Close ¾ 50 / 50 Drawing ¾ Door Prize Drawing ¾ Words of Wisdom Next Chapter Meeting: Wednesday September 26, 2007 www.eastside-hog.com Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Page 2 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson Director’s Message By Grant Ringel Did you read the other day that the National Weather Service said that this summer has actually been a little sunnier and a little warmer than average? I'm not buying it. In fact, I'm bitter. We've waited 9 months for our share and, darn it, I want it and I want it now! The weather did cooperate for the Chapter ride to the Morton Loggers Jubilee though. Ken Evans lead and Reggie Tucker swept for a good turn-out at the ride. The chapter has rode to this event for the last several years and it's a fun change of pace. It's over roads we don't tend to travel that often (through Elbe, etc.) and there are a couple of stretches north of Morton that are very scenic and twisty. Nice job Ken and Reggie. We also had a great turn-out at the Puget Sound Pignic. Chapter member Mona Pilars pulled off a great new idea for this multi-chapter picnic at Lake Sammamish State Park. Everyone I have talked to had a great time at a very relaxed, fun event. Plenty to do, not so structured that you felt obligated to go watch a lot of stuff you really weren't that interested in and a chance to meet a ton of HOG members from other area Chapters. I was out of town that day, but I hope this becomes an annual event--I really want to go next year! Speaking of next year, I'd like to invite everyone to start thinking about what activities you would like to see the Chapter put on in 2008. The process works something like this. The Chapter leadership team will be assembled this fall. This is done first by choosing the elected officers (director, assistant director, secretary, treasurer) by either an electrion or appointment by the dealership (it's pretty much up to the dealer in consultation with the current chapter leadership.) Then the other officer positions are chosen by the elected officers. Once the team is assembled, the huge tasks of planning the events calendar and recruiting and training road captains get underway. Both of these are HUGE tasks. If you get a chance, please tell activities team Randy and Katherine Taylor and Jan Still thanks for the great job in 2007. And while you're at it, give a shout to Dave Bernoudy about the road captain team! This is hard work and it's one of the main reasons people even care about a HOG chapter. When the rides and events are interesting and well executed, people want to be a part of the group. Anyway, a couple of things to think about. What would you like to see in 2008? Are there rides you have done that the Chapter has not had on the list? How about events? The Puget Sound Pignic is a great example. Mona had a great idea and ran with it--and made it happen, so the door is wide open. Also think about your involvement. All you have to do is step forward and I guarantee you will be welcomed. New members--the best way to get the most fun out of your Eastside HOG experience is to volunteer to be a Road Captain. You'll meet members at training and you'll have the opportunity to take responsibility for leading rides during the year. You can also get involved in Ladies of Harley. We have a very active group that has put on rides, rider training, first aid training, accident scene management training and a ton of events. And think about being a Chapter officer. If you have been active and want to step into a leadership role, let the current officers know of your interest. When the officer team is assembled, we're always looking for volunteers who we think will be very active and creative. Enough for this month. We're off on Friday for our Chapter ride to Glacier National Park to meet the folks from the Topeka, Kansas Chapter. I'll bring back pictures! Take care and.... RIDE SAFE Grant Ringel Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Page 3 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson July Chapter Mtg Lady riders take a break from class Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Page 4 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson Assistant Director’s Message By Mike Rorvick Rumor has it that I have yet to make it out of the state; that I always seem to have these mishaps. Well that is about to come to an end; and not because I am flying to Florida tomorrow but because I have been gifted a “Guardian Bell”. What is that you ask? Well have you ever seen these little bells hanging from underneath some of these Harleys and wondered “What’s up with that?” Perhaps you have seen the Progressive Insurance ads featuring gremlins creating all sorts of problems for riders. While opinions about what a gremlin looks like might vary, there’s no disagreement about what they stand for: TROUBLE. They cause jiffy stands to sink into asphalt, drive belts to break, primary cases to leak, oil to mysteriously spray out of your engine for no reason. Well those days are over for me because Jozef Bielec gifted me a Guardian Angel, complete with skull and crossbones. All I have to do is hang it from under my bike. You see, legend has it that Evil Road Spirits have been latching themselves onto motorcycles for as long as there have been bikes on the road. These Evil Road Spirits are responsible for mechanical problems and bad luck along a journey. Legend goes on to say that by attaching a small bell onto your bike, the Evil Road Spirits will become trapped inside the bell where the constant ringing drives them insane, making them lose their grip until they fall to the ground. Now sweeps won’t groan when they see me show up for a ride. The only ones that are disappointed are the tow truck operators and HD service departments. That’s not to say I don’t prepare for the eventual mishap. I mean what if I drop my bike because I forgot to lower the kickstand when I pull up to a gas pump and dismount? Naaahhh, that could never happen………could it? And what if the clutch handle happen to break? Heaven forbid I’m in a “no service” zone and cannot call my good friends at Road America”; whom I just happen to be on a first name basis with all the reps. Not to worry because I just read an article titled “clutchless shifting”. Here is what the article says: A snapped lever may cause difficulty getting the bike restarted as a number of bikes have clutch safety switches that require the clutch be pulled for the starter to work. If there is a stub, try to activate the clutch safety switch. A faulty hydraulic system or broken clutch cable will allow you to squeeze the lever and activate the switch as normally. Restart the bike in neutral. Then, from an idle , push the bike until it’s rolling, then slip the bike into 1st gear while gently applying the throttle to keep the engine running. Then accelerate as normal. Just remember you won’t be able to panic-stop without killing the engine. If you are riding without a clutch it means you will have to shift without a clutch. And that requires a little bit of planning. The recommended method is to find the midrange between the gear you are in and the next gear that you want either up or down. Roll the throttle closed and simultaneously gently but firmly shift the gear. As soon as you shift roll the throttle back on to maintain your speed. You want to avoid loading the transmission so that the gears will move more freely. If you are accelerating or decelerating, the gears are under more pressure, so they will not want to separate easily, and the shift will not be smooth. If you have too much pressure on the gears the shifter will not want to move at all.. This is something you can practice while your bike is functioning properly to experience shifting without the clutch and what works for your particular bike. Stopping without a clutch is not easy. There are a couple of different ways to stop. The ideal way would be in neutral, coasting to a stop using your brakes. Depending on your specific bike, it can be very challenging, with a running engine, to find neutral because, at low speeds, you must shift between 1st and 2nd gear to find neutral. Another way, which I do not recommend unless you have no other option, would be to stop your engine with a kill switch, and use engine braking along with your regular brakes to stop. I would suggest that you leave the bike in high gear so that it reduces the risk of the rear wheel locking up due to engine braking. Riding without the use of a clutch lever is challenging but possible. Remember to exercise caution with this drawback. Better yet get a Guardian Bell and you won’t have any problems. If you don’t believe me just ask Ken Evans. Remember to ride hard; you can rest when you die. Mike Rorvick Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Page 5 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson Morton Ride MDA Camp in North Bend Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Page 6 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson Membership Update By Micki Brown Membership Director Another great month of riding in this beautiful PNW weather! On August 5th NINE (9) HOG Chapter met for our “first annual” PIGnic – what a whopping success – even with SeaFair and the Navy’s Blue Angels competing for attendees! We have eight (8) folks who found ES HOG and are making it their “home” Chapter, so make it a point to look them up at our meetings and rides and see if you can find out their favorite roads to ride! n n n n n n n n n Ellen Arvay – on her 2007 Heritage Softail Michael Arvay – on his 2007 Heritage Softail John Bowler – on his 2003 Standard Softail Clarice Bowler – on her 2006 Sportster 1200 Steve Elston – on his new 2007 XL 1200 Nightster Felipe Macias – on his 2007 Ultra Classic Theron McCain – on his 2007 Road King Sharon Ortiz – on her new 2007 Softail Deluxe Randy Penner – riding TWO (2) FLHTC’s: a 1985 and a 1996 I hope everyone is enjoying celebrating H.O.G. Members’ birthdays each month … if this is your birthday month, make sure and check in at the Membership Table for your ticket for the birthday drawing! The July birthday winner, Bill Saunders, was awarded a handcrafted wooden model of a motorcycle – classy! Our August’s celebrants are: Greg Barnhart Ronald Duncan Cheryl Ann Smith Bill Brown Dave Harrison Alan Steiner Susan Cournoyer Jim Horn Reggie Tucker Ride Safely, Micki Brown ES H.O.G. Membership Officer New Members John & Clarice Bowler Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Ron David John Lucarelli Bill Wehmeyer Page 7 Theron “Bo” McCain Sharon Ortiz Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson Page 12 Page 9 6 Wed 8/24-28 9/2 9/8-9 9/15 9/23 9/26 9/29 Every Wednesday Dinner Rides, 6pm leaves Eastside HD Multi Chapter Ride to Glacier-Meet Oz, Info Contact Grant Ringel Thunder in the Sun (Manson, Wa) - 8:00am Leaves Eastside HD MS150 (watch your email for further info) Captains Choice (watch your email for further info) Oyster Run (Anacortes, Wa) - 8:00am Leaves Eastside HD Chapter Meeting Marionwood (Redmond, Wa) - 9:00am Leaves Eastside HD Watch your email for updates to all rides and events n n n n n n n n September Eastside HOG Rides Monday Tuesday 12 Forgotten Veterans Run Las Vegas Bike Fest 30 Oyster Run Reno-Street Vibrations MC Festival 23 San Dimas-Southern California Bikefest 16 1 24 17 2 25 18 Board mtg 11 10 MS 150 LOH Mtg Wyatt Wilson Ride 9 Dinner Ride 4 LABOR DAY 3 WA HOG Rally 2 WA HOG Rally Thunder in the Sun 29 20 13 6 30 31 21 14 7 WA HOG Rally Thunder in the Sun 1 22 Captains Choice Run with the Wolves 15 MS 150 8 WA HOG Rally Thunder in the Sun 27 6 5 4 Wings & Wheels Fresno-California State Fresno-California State H.O.G. Rally Festival #5 H.O.G. Rally Tucson-HOGtoberfest Fresno-California State H.O.G. Rally Tucson-HOGtoberfest 29 Marionwood Las Vegas Bike Fest 28 Las Vegas Bike Fest 3 Las Vegas Bike Fest Dinner Ride Chapter Mtg 26 Dinner Ride Reno-Street Vibrations Reno-Street Vibrations Reno-Street Vibrations MC Festival MC Festival Reno-Street Vibrations MC Festival MC Festival 19 Dinner Ride 5 Dinner Ride Multi Chapter Ride to Glacier-Meet the Oz 27 Multi Chapter Ride to Glacier-Meet the Oz 26 28 Multi Chapter Ride to Glacier-Meet the Oz Party for Jesus Multi Chapter Ride to Glacier-Meet the Oz Chapter Mtg 25 24 23 22 Saturday Friday Thursday Wednesday Multi Chapter Ride to Glacier-Meet the Oz September Sunday Page 12 Page 9 6 20Q With Board Members: Lisa Hallet, Secretary & LOH Director Dan Hallet, Historian (Cont.) Getting to know your Eastside HOG Board: 20 Questions with Dan and Lisa Hallett Song: L&D- most 50’s 60’s and early 70’s music although not a big Stones fan, “Give Me Shelter” always sends me back. TV Show: L&D- I Love Lucy TV Bike Show: L&D- Was there any? Day of the week: L- everyday I am alive. D-Sunday Morning if all the weekend honey-dos are done 1) Give us some personal information about yourself: What president was in office when you were born? Truman but neither one of us voted for him. Where were you born/raised? D- Seattle WA, grew up mostly in Spokane but parents were into horse racing so spent a lot of time around major track on the west coast. L- Bremerton WA, grew up in Port Orchard 3) If you could have a life mulligan (do over) what would it be ? L- Get professional help sooner! D- Get professional help. How would friends in high school describe you? D-Didn’t have many friends till the 5th grade (see raised question above) but the ones that I had probably would say big, shy, quiet. L- Stuck-up, unpredictable, moody, mysterious 4) What model was your first Harley? L&D – 2004 Heritage softtail! Where do or did you work? D- 1st paying job was hauling Horse sh_t to the neighbors for 25Cents a wheel barrow for fertilizer (see above as to the source of product), McDonalds so I could buy a truck and my first motorcycle; Pacific Trail, sewing machine repairman & down feather lead; Fiberform boat builder night shift lead; Swedish Medical Center as a Medical Photographer for the last 27 years. L- I have been in healthcare since I was old enough to volunteer as a candy-striper, then nursing, then teaching nursing, and what ever I get the urge to get involved with Family: L&D – 32yr daughter, 27 yr son, 21yr daughter 2) Give us your Favorites Movie: L-Chicago D- Shaw shank Redemption Bike Movie: L&D-Motorcycle Diaries Book: L&D- Animal Farm Vacation Spot:L- Rialto Beach, D-Dito what Lisa said and any bike trip with just the 2 of us. Actor: L&D- Jimmy Stewart and Lauren Becal Food Dish: L-homemade pies, D- Lisa’s homemade pies and breakfast Athlete: L- Joe Montana D- any athlete that doesn’t have his or her head up there butt. Sport: L&D-Football mostly but have you ever watched a motorcycle trials event amazing. Musician: L&D- Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington 5) Why Harley and not another motorcycle brand. L- I am a name brand kind of girl. I like its sound and reputation. What other bike is there? D- Now you know why I love that woman 6) Of all the rides you've taken, which one stands out the most and why? L-The first ride with a group through the woods and over a pass on a very rainy day – going much faster than I ever thought we could – whew! That was a good one! D- 05 State HOG Rally, made a lot of friends that trip. 7) What one ride do you want to take before you lower your kick stand for the last time? L- Can’t be just one: 101 along the coast, Hi-way 66, Sturgeis, Trans-Canada D- Route 66 8) What ride do you look forward to every year and why? L- An overnighter with Jan Still. She always coordinates a great ride and a very good time. D- I agree, but any ride with the Mrs. 9) What Harley model would you buy next and why? L-Anything without a big faring and hard bagssomething that looks like a “BIKER” would ride! D- Ultra (obviously we are going to counseling on this one). 10) Who's the most famous person you've met? L- The author of “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” D- John Sexton (Ansil Adams Printer in his later yrs) Page 10 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson (Cont. - 20 Questions) Marblemount Ride 11) Who's the one person you would like to meet & why? L- I enjoy meeting all people – because each is a unique individual gleaming with knowledge and experience that I may never have an opportunity to again encounter. D- I would have loved to have met my sister, she died a day after she was born. 12) Who do you admire the most and why? L- I admire everyone who sets a goal and tries like hell to achieve it. AND, of course my husband who miraculously has stayed with me for all these years! D- People who try to make a difference and of course my wife who has made a difference in my life. 13) What do you want to be doing in 5 yrs? L- traveling more with Daniel D- Stay healthy and travel with Lisa and friends… oh and be rich. 14) Besides riding motorcycles, what are your other hobbies? L- Nursing, writing, stamping, crafting, playing the clarinet, learning about people, camping, rowboating, organizing, shopping, dancing, etc D- Photography, computers, movies, and travel. 15) What don't most people know about you? L- I am a woman of many personalities! D- If I told you I would have to kill you. 16) What gets you fired up (angry)? L- People that don’t follow the rules and don’t care who it impacts D- Our government’s priorities. 17) What relaxes you (puts you at ease)? L- Listening to my old rap music or playing my clarinet D- Sleep, sitting and watching waves crash on the beach and falling asleep with the ocean in the background. 18) What non-living person would you like to have a conversation with and why? GOD uh a little attention here would be nice! 19) What's your biggest mistake? D- Not knowing how muck fun education is until I was in my 20s 20) If you could, what one message would you like to communicate to the world? L – You can do WHAT EVER you put your mind to – just do it! D- Don’t under any circumstances do a 20 question interview. Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Page 11 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson Multi Chapter Pignic Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Page 12 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson Wet Weather Riding You might as well face it - sooner or later in your lifetime of riding motorcycles, you're going to end up riding in wet weather. Rain-soaked pavement brings with it a whole new set of rules, and the consequences for riders careless enough to forget them can be pretty severe. Skilled wet weather riding isn't a death defying feat - it just requires that you practice some basic techniques and tactics that will enable you to continue enjoying the ride instead of skittering down the road. The biggest point to remember is that the line between master and disaster narrows considerably when the sky opens up. Ham fisted riding techniques that you can get away with in the dry will put you on the ground in the blink on an eye when it's wet. Which brings us to the first rule of rain riding: BE SMOOTH. Unlike a car's four relatively massive tire contact patches, the puny pair of footprints laid down by a motorcycle are easily overpowered on wet pavement. Though today's premium tires possess impressive wet weather traction, accessing that capability requires smooth control inputs to gradually load the tire in order to avoid blasting through the rain shrunk traction range. This means no quick flick GP-pilot turn entries or handful of throttle turn exits; no jerking on the brakes like you've been jolted with electricity. Just apply smooth, firm control actions that allow you to positively sense tire traction, without being overly timid. This takes some practice, but once you learn to initiate a turn or apply the brakes smoothly in the wet, you'll find a surprising amount of maximum braking or steering deflection is available. You also have to scan for future traction as well. Painted surfaces, tar strips, smooth pavement (bricks, non roughened concrete) and metal (manhole covers, bridge grates, railroad tracks) become extremely slick when wet. Puddles can hide deep potholes or mask a slippery surface beneath. And be especially cautious of riding through areas where cars leak fluids, like the center of the lane, approaching intersections, or freeway on/off ramps. Increased reaction and stopping distances mean you have to leave extra room to permit evasive action without pressing the limits of wet traction. You also need to increase your surveillance of traffic ahead to help you predict possible trouble spots, look even farther down the road than usual. And if you thought drivers had a hard time seeing you in dry weather, think how it must be in the wet. Awareness means survival. Although helmet shield fogging is a major problem in wet weather, there are various anti-fogging compounds available. Most helmets today allow you to crack the shield open slightly, allowing defogging ventilation while still providing eye protection. Last but not least, make sure you stand out like a sore thumb in traffic. Running with you high beam on and wearing a brightly colored rainsuit will make you considerably more visible during the day, while reflective material will help you stand out at night. Once again, your best defense is to stay out of harm's way and never take it for granted that they'll see you. June Chapter Mtg Panic stops in the wet require a lot of practice and concentration. Remember, wet discs and pads have a certain "lag" time between initial application and braking power that can easily catch you off guard; skilled brake modulation is a must here. Some people approach wet weather riding with trepidation; others seem to enjoy the way it heightens their awareness and concentration. Hopefully, by using the tactics and techniques we've mentioned here, you'll gain the confidence necessary to have fun even when the ride turns rainy. Eastside HOG Chapter Meeting Location Our Next Chapter Meeting is on Wednesday September 26, 2007 7:00 pm at Issaquah Roundtable Pizza Check us out on the web at www.eastside-hog.com Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Page 13 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson The Ladies of Sun Valley Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Page 14 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson - Officers 2007 - Funnies Director: Grant Ringel 425-427-8341 [email protected] Asst. Director: Mike Rorvick 206-499-8170 [email protected] Secretary: Lisa Leurquin-Hallet 206-234-2115 [email protected] Treasurer: Rich Moothart 425-830-4233 [email protected] LOH Director: Lisa Leurquin-Hallet 206-234-2115 [email protected] Membership: Micki Brown 425-228-1745 [email protected] Activities Director: Randy Taylor 425-770-5728 [email protected] Webmaster: Jeff Wandling TBD [email protected] Sergeant at Arms: Oliver Mills 425-894-9220 [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Jozef Bielec 425-891-6496 [email protected] Head Road Captain: Dave Bernoudy 425-823-6854 [email protected] Photographer: Dave Sharp 425-868-2105 [email protected] Safety Director: Dan Christman 206-919-8392 [email protected] Historian: Dan Hallett 206-234-2115 [email protected] 1. How Do You Catch a Unique Rabbit? Unique Up On It. 2. How Do You Catch a Tame Rabbit? Tame Way. 3. How Do Crazy People Go Through The Forest? They Take The Psycho Path 4. How Do You Get Holy Water? You Boil The Hell Out Of It 5. What Do Fish Say When They Hit a Concrete Wall? Dam! 6. What Do Eskimos Get From Sitting On The Ice too Long? Polaroid's 7. What Do You Call a Boomerang That Doesn't work? A Stick 8. What Do You Call Cheese That Isn't Yours? Nacho Cheese. 9. What Do You Call Santa's Helpers? Subordinate Clauses. 10. What Do You Call Four Bullfighters In Quicksand? Quattro Sinko. 11. What Do You Get From a Pampered Cow? Spoiled Milk. 12. What Do You Get When You Cross a Snowman With a Vampire? Frostbite. 13. What Lies At The Bottom Of The Ocean And Twitches? A Nervous Wreck. 14. What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? Anyone Can Roast Beef. 16. Why Do Gorillas Have Big Nostrils? Because They Have Big Fingers . 17. Why Don't Blind People Like To Sky Dive? Because It Scares The Dog. 18. What Kind Of Coffee Was Served On The Titanic? Sanka. 19. What Is The Difference Between a Harley And a Hoover? The Location Of The Dirt Bag. 20. Why Did Pilgrims' Pants Always Fall Down? Because They Wore Their Belt Buckle On Their Hat. 21. What's The Difference Between a Bad Golfer And a Bad Skydiver? A Bad Golfer Goes, Whack, Dang! A Bad Skydiver Goes Dang! Whack . 22. How Are a Texas Tornado And a Tennessee Divorce The Same? Somebody's Gonna Lose A Trailer Now, admit it. At least one of these made you smile. Eastside HOG - Bellevue, Washington Page 15 Sponsored by Eastside Harley-Davidson Riders take a break on their way to Marblemount Riders gas up on their way to Sun & Surf at Ocean Shores
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