The WASH - United Motorcycle Club International Washington State

February 2016
Volume 3, Issue 2
The WASH
UMCI Newsletter of Washington State
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Table of Contents
Announcements & Tid Bits
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Honda Goldwing Brake Drag Recall
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State Reps Corner
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AMA Opposes EPA’s Ethanol Plan
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The Big Invite and Welcome from Oregon
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International Rally
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International Rally Registration
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Quick Takes - Days Gone By
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Washington Events
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Seattle/Puget Sound Area Lunch Rides
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Oregon Events
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Idaho Events
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For Sale
Page 17
Area Reps and Breakfast Schedules
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Announcements & Tid Bits
Idaho State Rally
June 10th - 12th
See page 16
Washington State Rally
July 13th - 16th
See page 13
International Rally
July 18th - 22nd
See page 9
Cover Photo
Lonesome Cove Resort, San Juan Island, WA
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Honda Goldwing Brake Drag Recall
Applies to Several Years and Models
Honda Recall# JV6
Issue Date 10/16/2015
Click Here to Visit Honda Recall Website
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State Reps Corner
Last Wednesday, Spokane UMCI, Eastern Evergreen Road Riders and Panhandle Riders got together at Stoneridge Resort to work on our 2016 ride schedule. View the schedule in next months WASH.
Did read the upcoming events last month about the WA State Rally being held at Granite Falls? Irene
Blanes, Seattle UMCI Rep, and the Seattle group have look long and hard to fine the best place for the rally. I
know they are planning some great rides, good food and good times. So now is the time to plan your vacation
and attend the rally. After the WA rally head on down to Rickreall, Oregon for the UMCI International Rally.
That’s going to be one great ride and two rally's!!
Update: Last month I told you about by brother having cancer and they thought that they got it all. A
week after I got home my brother called and said that he is in stage 4 cancer. He told me that he is feeling better
every day and has to let the doctor know by the first of the month if he wants to have chemo treatments. Please
include him in your prayers. Thanks!!!
Good Friends are like stars.
You don’t always see them,
but you know they're always there.
Rich Hentz
WA State Rep.
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American Motorcyclist Association
Opposes EPA's Ethanol Plan
Poll shows voters want federal laws reformed
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association
delivered 29,379 signatures to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today, along with a stern message in opposition to
the agency's proposal to increase the amount of ethanol in the
nation's fuel.
WHAT WACO COURT CONSIDERS PROBABLE CAUSE Against
much case precedent, the Waco court has concluded that alleged membership in an organization that law enforcement labels as a gang is sufficient to establish probable cause for an arrest for organized criminal activity even if there is no evidence
showing involvement in criminal activity.
"The Renewable Fuel Standard proposal announced on May 29
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would increase the risk of inadvertent misfueling for
motorcyclists and all-terrain-vehicle owners by forcing the widespread availability of higher-ethanol
fuel blends, such as E15," said Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations.
The EPA proposed setting the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2014 at the levels that were actually produced and used, which totaled 15.93 billion gallons. But for 2015, the standard rises to 16.3 billion
gallons. And for 2016, the total increases again, to 17.4 billion gallons.
"By increasing the amounts of ethanol into America's gasoline marketplace, the EPA will force the
fuel marketplace to exceed the blend wall by hundreds of millions of gallons," Allard said.
The blend wall is the point at which no more ethanol can be blended without creating higher blends
like E15 and above.
"By forcing higher-ethanol fuel blends into the marketplace, the E10 most Americans currently rely
on for their vehicles could become less available and gasoline with no ethanol may become virtually
unavailable," Allard said.
None of the estimated 22 million motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles currently in use in the United
States are certified by the EPA to use fuels containing more than 10 percent ethanol. Inadvertent misfueling may cause engine or fuel system damage and void the manufacturer's warranty.
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American Motorcyclist Association Opposes EPA's Ethanol Plan, continued . . .
During the EPA's comment period on the proposed rule, the AMA collected signatures on an online
petition opposing the higher ethanol mandate and asking the EPA to lower, rather than increase, the
standard.
The comment period ended today. And the AMA forwarded those signatures, along with its comments, to the EPA. The EPA intends to take final action on this proposal by Nov. 30, which would return the agency to the program's statutory timeline for issuing RFS annual rules.
In addition to its comments to the EPA, the AMA unveiled the results of a poll conducted by Lake Research Partners and Bellwether Research & Consulting that shows Americans are divided on the issue
of growing crops for fuel.
The poll, which surveyed 1,000 likely 2016 voters, showed that 45 percent of those polled said they
oppose the federal mandates that require increasing amounts of corn ethanol in our nation's fuel
supply. Just 31 percent favored the mandate. After learning about the potential engine and fuel system damage caused by ethanol, 78 percent of respondents said they had "very serious concerns"
about E15 use.
The poll also showed that 67 percent of people favor the agency setting ethanol volumes below what
is currently required by law, with 68 percent of Democrats and 71 percent of Republicans supporting
volumes lower than the statute.
"We commissioned this poll to better quantify and qualify the reactions Americans have toward the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's continuing effort to mandate more ethanol in our fuel each
year," Allard said. "The results prove that, just like our members, rank and file Americans have serious concerns about the damaging and far reaching effects of excessive ethanol production and that
they support efforts to reign in this misdirected federal policy."
The poll was conducted via phone with professional interviewers using both landline and cell phones
from July 6 through July 10. Interviewers reached 1000 likely national 2016 voters who self-identified
as follows: 400 Democrats, 340 Republicans and 226 Independents.
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The Big Invite, and Welcome from Oregon
To all UMCI Members - The registration forms for the 2016 International Rally are out, check your
local Newsletter.
I am formally inviting all members to attend, and encourage you to register early! Early registration
helps us with counts for ordering Tee Shirt, and scheduling meals, etc. We already have received at
least one registration, so keep them coming.
Our theme this year is centers around the Oregon Pioneers and the Oregon Trail. The Tee-Shirt design reflects this theme, with all trails leading to Oregon!!! We are planning some great rides, organized and self-guided.
Also, as it turns out 2016 is the 30th Anniversary for the formation of UMCI, and it’s split from the Retreads. So the pioneer theme is very appropriate. We want this event to be a celebration of the
past, and acknowledgement of the present, and a chance to set the stage for the next 30 years!!!
Executive Orders
Following the example set by our President, I thought I would play with the concept of executive orders. What intrigues me about this strategy is there apparently are no rules, you just do whatever
you want. Now that is cool, so here goes:
Executive Order #1: In order to ensure good attendance at the International Rally in July, I hereby
declare mandatory attendance by all UMCI members. And, since there are no limiting rules, this order extends beyond Oregon’s limiting borders and is extended to our entire International Membership. See ya all there, July 18-22, Polk County Fair Grounds, Rickreall, Oregon!!!
Now that was fun, we’ll see how effective this approach is???
Ben Altman, UMCI Oregon State Rep.
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International Rally
Rickreall, OR
July 18th - 22nd
Polk County Fairgrounds
520 S. Pacific Hwy West, 97371
GPS: 44.925322 -123.227792
Info: Ben Altman, 503-913-8609
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UMCI INTERNATIONAL RALLY 2016
POLK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
520 S. PACIFIC HIGHWAY (99W)
RICKREALL, OREGON 97371
(503) 623-3048
JULY 18 - 22, 2016
NAME ______________________________________________________________ AGE ________
NAME ______________________________________________________________ AGE ________
ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________
CITY _______________________________ STATE/PROVINCE ________________ ZIP ________
MILEAGE TO RALLY ______________
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0.00
$ ___________
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$ ___________
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$ ___________
TEE SHIRTS: $20 EACH and NOTE SIZE X _______
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(SIZES AVAILABLE, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, also Tall & X-Tall )
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$ ___________
REGISTRATION, $35 EACH
X _______ ($40 AFTER JUNE 15)
RV SITES, $20 PER NIGHT X _______
TENT CAMPING, $15 PER NIGHT X _______
NOTE:
All funds in US Currency
Make checks to: Oregon UMCI
SEND TO:
UMCI INTERNATIONAL
C/O DELLA AARNIO
93144 KNAPPA PLATT ROAD
ASTORIA, OREGON 97103
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I/We the undersigned, do hereby declare that I/we will not hold the United Motorcycle Club International
(UMCI) or its Oregon Chapter, responsible for any loss, damage or injury that may occur attending the 2016
UMCI International Rally at Rickreall, Oregon the third week of July 2016.
Signature: ____________________________________________________________________ Date ______________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________________ Date ______________
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Quick Takes
Days Gone By . . .
Herb Ward
Helen Davidson Kennedy
Barb Well’s, first and final sidecar
Experience!
Rick Wally Hall and Mel Bradley
Brian Taylor, Mel Bradley, Buck Schaffer
Ned Akerman
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Quick Takes
Days Gone By . . .
Rick Wally Hall, John Fisher & Ned
UMCI Rally
Ned Akerman
Archie
Duane Woods
Days Gone by photos from the archives of Tom Wells . . .
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Washington Events
Washington State Rally
Granite Falls, WA
July 13th - 16th
Masonic Family Park Campground, GPS: 48.116033 -121.909414
24310 Mountain Loop Hwy, Granite Falls, 98252
Camping - $10.00 a night per person, Hookups are FREE
Lower road campsites are entitled to three bundles of wood, FREE
**** Campsite Reservations **** No American Express ****
1.) Reserve via Denise at office: 360-691-6641 (reference UMCI), then . . .
2.) RSVP to Irene (Host), 206-914-2147, email: [email protected]
Info: Irene Blanes, 206-914-2147
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UMCI 2016 Lunch Rides
Seattle/Puget Sound Area
April 30th, 9:00am
Breakfast at Sultan Bakery
711 West Stevens Ave
Sultan, 98294
June 4th, 11:30am
Conway Pub
18611 Main St.
Conway, 98238
June 25th, 11:30am
Take a Break Café
8620 Frontage Rd
Dryden, 98821
July 23rd, 1:00pm
Riverview Dining
618 Robert Bush Drive West
South Bend, 98586
August 27th, 1:00pm
Three Fingered Jack’s
176 Riverside
Winthrop, 98862
September 24th, 11:30am
Blom’s American Grill & Irish Pub
112 Elberta Ave
Cashmere, 98815
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Oregon Events
Tygh Valley Campout, Sept. 1st - 5th
Tygh Valley Fair Grounds (Hunt Park)
81849 Fairgrounds Rd, Tygh Valley
GPS: 45.253147 -121.207794
Info: Ben Altman, 503-913-8609
Clyde Holiday State Park Campout
Sept. 13th - 15th
Clyde Holiday State Park
59500 Hwy 26 (Six miles west of John Day)
GPS: 44.416459514 -119.0880042
Info: Dick Hohstadt, 541-963-8624
Wandering Spirit RV Park Campout
Oct 21st - 23rd
Wandering Spirit RV Park
28800 Salmon River Hwy, Grand Ronde
GPS: 45.058069 -123.617327
Info: Gary Miller, 541-670-8221
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Idaho Events
Idaho State Rally, Kamiah ID
June 10th - June 12th
Lewis & Clark Resort - Tel: 208-935-2556
Campsite, Cabins and Motel units
UMCI block room reservations will
be released to public on March 16th.
4243 Highway 12, Kamiah, ID 83536
GPS: 46.212600 -116.004900
Info: Lonnie Holloway, 208-841-0395
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For Sale
Kwik Kamp Trailer
Asking $2500
Contact Cory Shipman
[email protected]
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For Sale
1989 Honda TransAlp - 41,500 mi
$2500.00
1983 BMW R80RT - 84,000 mi
Lowered for short legs!
$2500.00
Contact Jim Hafterson
206-794-8004 (c)
206-784-9769 (h)
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Freedom, Friendship, Food & Fun
Our Only Business
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.
Inland Northwest Area, 1st Sat.
Okanogan Area, 1st Sat.
Puget Sound Area, 2nd Sat.
Sedro Woolley Area, 1st Sat.
8:00am, (9am, Oct-Apr), Bob’s Rest., 1807 E. Kittlestone, Moses Lake
8:30am, Timber Creek Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery, Spokane
8:30am, Contact George Penner @ 509-485-1922, for current location.
8:00am, Denny’s Restaurant, 132 - 128th St. SW @ I-5, Everett
9:00am, Hometown Café, 818 Metcalf Street, Sedro Woolley
David Fitzgerald, Editor
[email protected]
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