August 2016 EN - Central Cal BMW Riders
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August 2016 EN - Central Cal BMW Riders
AUGUST 2016 BMW MOA Charter #147 CCBR Web Site www.ccbr.org BMW RA Charter #203 AUGUST MEETING At Kaski Ranch Sunday, August 14th, 2016 at 11:30 am 1143 Kaski Lane, Concord, CA 94518 925-209-1066 For Details go to www.ccbr.org Many thanks to Todt and Connie for organizing this meeting. page number 1 The President Says!! By Bob Kuykendall It is time to recall Todt Clark’s famous quotation - “August is a time to enjoy the waning Summer in anticipation of the coming Fall”. So it is also true of Central Cal this August when we gather on August 14th around the barbeque at the Kaski Ranch in Concord, CA. CCBR V.P. Todt Clark and his wife Connie will be firing up the barbie for some fine food. So be there at 11:30 am if you are hungry. We will set up a link on the Club web site for you to let us know you are coming. Address is 1143 Kaski Lane, Concord, CA 94518. Todt and Connie's House At the August Meeting we will you give you a preview of the September Beemer BASH in Quincy. I believe that Todt, Jon or Phil will be able to preview the GS Ride. As for the BASH, it is coming together. Have you registered for the BASH yet? Here is a brief summary of what’s going on at this year’s BASH: The 31st Annual Autumn Beemer BASH September 16 - 18, 2016 Confirmed Speakers Richard Battles - the owner of RKA Luggage, will put on two seminars: • The R.I.D.E. All you need to know about communications. (what is the R.I.D.E.? Research, Integration, Decision Making, Expansion) • •So I gotta video camera…now wattaidowithit?? page number 2 Phil Douglas - Knows all we need to know about motorcycle suspensions: · Bike Setup: numbers vs black magic · Stock vs Aftermarket: Why is Aftermarket better? Jeff Kurtz - retired into a life of full-time M/C touring, only to find that the missing relationship was 53,000 miles ahead. A retired engineer (gadget-guy) turned photojournalist, he blogs and enjoys BMW dual-sporting where ever the gravel leads him. This is his third year speaking, new stories and his girlfriend in tow (figuratively speaking.) www.WhereDoesThatRoadGo.com · 22 months of cross country adventure on a G650GS and a tent. He will fill you in with tips on FREE camping, camp hosting, close encounters, photos/videos of the adventure, and his legendary PVC tubes (not available in stores!). http://jeff-kurtz.pixels.com/ · Two-up and a Toy Hauler - Maintaining a Relationship with a Non-Rider. Full-time MC traveler meets non-rider g/f to take on the challenges of sharing the road(s). The story of how we spent 15 weeks and 10,000 miles of 2015 sharing scenery, friends and much wine, while managing to evolve from six-wheels (one Toyota and one bike) to ten-wheels and combinations thereof. To be discussed: traveling vs vacationing and vehicle management. Robert Fleischer aka "Snow Bum" - Master of Airhead Tech & Anecdotes http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/index.html BASH Vendors: The 2016 BASH will once again have several high quality, BMW rider focused vendors at the BASH to help you get the touring, sports riding or dual sport farkles you are missing, replace those you have lost, or add to your inventory of BMW rider equipment, accessories, and clothing you need or want. Confirmed Vendors: · Al Chibi – provides riders with custom fitted ear plugs, ear phones and accessories · AmeriDeck West – new to the BASH provides innovative solutions of lifting and transporting motorcycles, trikes, spyders and quads · Cycle Specialties – long time BASH supporter and Modesto BMW dealer supporter and has other good brands of two wheelers -http://www.cyclespecialties.com/ · RKA Luggage – long time BASH supporter and provider of high quality luggage, tank bags , and communication equipment -http://www.rka-luggage.com/ page number 3 Invited Vendors that have not yet been confirmed: · Bill Mayer Saddles – maker of custom fitted motorcycle seats -www.billmayersaddles.com/ On- Site Off Road Training Classes BASH Special Hands on Training Classes by Dirty Streetmasters - “Want to go off-road? “Dirty Streetmasters” is for those who ride dual-sport or Adventure bikes – especially for those who have yet to get their bike in the dirt. Already ride in the dirt? It’s not a bad idea to get a refresher on your skills. Go to their web site - www.streetmasters.info -You can contact Nancy Foote at [email protected] to sign up for classes at the BASH Central Cal BASH attendee jumping the hump after the Dirty Streetmaster’s course. Having a cold one at the Beer Garden. Please contact Ellen Kuykendall ASAP to volunteer for a position at the BASH. If you do not volunteer, she will find you! 925-570-9959 [email protected] page number 4 page number 5 Many thanks to CCBR Secretary Rich Meissner for the following photo essay of the May 15th, 2016 Ride to the Junction led by Rich Alves. Photos continued on the next 2 pages. page number 6 page number 7 page number 8 page number 9 page number 10 page number 11 CENTRAL CAL BMW RIDERS 2015 OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS and EXTRAORDINARY VOLUNTEERS President Bob Kuykendall (925) 570-9957 [email protected] Vice-President Todt Clark (925) 209-1066 [email protected] Secretary Rich Meissner (209) 578-1933 Treasurer Ellen Kuykendall (925) 300-3512 [email protected] Director - BASH Jon Beining (707) 763-3063 [email protected] Director - Meetings Jay MacDonald (209) 966-3895 Director - Membership Ray Trujillo (916) 601-9141 Director - Outreach Peter Sandberg (510) 606-0980 Director - Rides Phil James (925) 372-8155 [email protected] Director - Webmaster Ollie Wright (510) 637-9299 [email protected] BASH Information Dave Gordon (925) 989-8372 [email protected] Exhaust Notes Editor Todt Clark (925) 209-1066 [email protected] Spring Fling Chairman Kim Dromlewicz (925) 324-7072 [email protected] IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU KEEP YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS CURRENT All of your membership information is filed under your email address on our web site. If you change your email address you must also update it in your member profile. If you have any difficulties, please contact our Webmaster. Ÿ Go to www.ccbr.org and Login using your old email address and password., Click "View profile" below your name on the upper right. Click "Edit profile" / Update your E-mail address / Click "Save" Exhaust Notes is published monthly by Central California BMW Riders, 3064 Rossmoor Parkway #3, Walnut Creek, CA., 94595. Email: [email protected] All information furnished herein is provided by and for the members of Central Cal BMW Riders. Unless otherwise stated, none of the information (including technical material) printed herein bears any endorsement or approval by CCBR or the Editor. The Board of Directors and Editor cannot be held liable for its accuracy. page number 12