July 2016 - GWRRA NY Chapter D

GWRRA Region B
NY District - Chapter D:
"There are no wrong turns,
only “D” tours!"
July/August, 2016 Newsletter
Website: www.gwrra-nyd.org
CHAPTER D OFFICERS & STAFF
CD: Bill & Lisa Nickal
[email protected]
ACD: TBD
TREASURER: Bill Downey
[email protected]
MEC: Trish Thayer
[email protected]
RIDER ED.: Rick Reardon
[email protected]
COY 2016: Bill & Julie Spencer
TECH. DIR.: TBD
CHAPTER D COMMITTEES
Newsletter: B & J Spencer
Advertising: Henry Jedra
Sunshine: Bob & Chris Makai
Patches & Pins: Laurie O’Brien
Webmaster: Pam Pearson
NY DISTRICT OFFICERS
DD: Steve & Katy Nutting
[email protected]
ADD: Sean & Dawn Hayes
[email protected]
ADD: Gary & Donna Cork
[email protected]
DIST. TREAS: Eileen Guile
[email protected]
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Jul 2
Mystery Ride meet @ 10AM @ Chittenango FD
Jul 4
Pancake Breakfast & Manlius Parade @ 8:30AM
Jul 9
Ice Cream Ride to Soda Fountain, Remsen
Jul 13
Monthly Gathering @ Euclid Restaurant @ 6PM
(DInner) followed by Meeting @ 7PM
Jul 17
Ride 4 Kids
Jul 21
Ride to Chapter W Gathering
Jul 23
Ride to Glenn Curtis Aviation Museum,
Hammondsport
Jul 27
Ice Cream Ride to Nicky Doodles, Verona, NY
Aug 4 - 7 Bi-State Convention, Swedesboro, NJ
Monthly Gathering @ Euclid Restaurant @ 6PM
(Dinner) followed by Meeting @ 7PM
Aug 14 Progressive Dinner Ride - see Chapter Director
article
Aug 19-21 Ride to Chapter X Gathering (overnight) - see
Chapter Director article
Aug 10
DASH-FOR-CASH 2016
Aug 24
Dinner Ride @ Port Byron Diner @ 6:30
16 pts as of 7/1/16
Aug 28
Ice Cream Ride to Marcellus Lanes @ 2:30
….…to our Chapter Directors...
July/August News from Your Directors
These coming months of July and August are sure to be exciting! Filled with many events/rides for
Chapter members to participate in. The months of July and August have always seemed to be a
time for trips as well. Lisa and I will be traveling out of state from July 14th through July 31st. For this
reason Lisa and I have decided to combine our July and August newsletters into a “summer” bundle!
Our next official newsletter will be published in September.
So here’s what’s happening in July and August, which makes for some exciting adventures. Even
before our Chapter Gathering on July 13th, we will have had the “John Van Deusen” mystery ride on
July 2nd. We will have participated in the Village of Manlius Independence Day Parade and St.
Ann’s Church pancake breakfast on July 4th. The Village parade is one of the biggest in the area.
Rounding out the first full week on July 9th, is the Ice Cream ride to the Soda Fountain in Remsen.
Lisa and I are looking for volunteers to organize and/or lead the following events for July:
• July 17th – Ride for Kids at the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Dept., 5476 Trenton Rd. Deerfield,
NY (ride to Old Forge)
• July 21st – Chapter visit to Chapter W in Webster NY at Panorama Restaurant, 730
Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY - Dinner @ 6:00 pm, Meeting @ 7:00 pm
• July 23rd – We are looking for some one to organize and/or lead a ride to the Curtis
Museum in Hammondsport, NY
• July 27th – Ice Cream ride to Nicky Doodles, Route 365, Verona, NY (ride your own ride)
And here’s what’s happening for August:
• August 4th - 7th is the NY/NJ Bi-State Convention in Swedesboro, NJ (on your own)
• August 10th – will be our Monthly Gathering at the Euclid Hotel, in Clay, NY.
• August 14th – will be the Chapter’s PROGRESSIVE DINNER ride.
o Lisa and I have one couple signed up to host the dessert portion of the ride. We are
looking for volunteers to host the appetizer/salad and the main course. There is a
$5.00 per person cost to help with the expenses. As in the past the chapter will
reimburse the food/drink expenses to anyone offering to host a portion of the ride.
You can see Lisa or me if you are interested or contact us by e-mail. We are looking
for someone to organize the ride once we have all the hosts.
• August 19th thru 21st – Chapter X/Catskills Ride -This is a proposed overnight trip thru
the Catskill Mountains to Newburgh, NY home of Chapter X! Lisa and I are looking to
secure the number of interested riders and co-riders for a two night trip thru the Catskill
Mountains to visit Chapter X, including a tour of the famed Motorcyclepedia Museum in
Newburgh. Here are some of the details/plans so far:
o August 19th - Leave the Syracuse area (at a pre-determined meeting spot) some
time Friday around 12PM. Travel a pre-determined route through the Catskill
Mountains to a hotel/motel in the area. (The Chapter X director has offered to assist
with securing a hotel we can contact for reservations.)
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o August 20th – Join Chapter “X” for an organized ride, visit to OCC Choppers/
Motorcyclepedia Museum.
o August 21st – Sunday attend Chapter X Gathering in the AM, lunch with Chapter X.
Return to CNY departing Newburgh approximately 12:30-1:00PM,,arriving home
approximately 5:00PM.
o Again Lisa and I are looking for a count of those who would be interested in
participating. We need numbers in order to move the plans forward. Feel free to
contact Lisa or myself or feel free to e-mail us with any questions or suggestions.
August 24th – Dinner Ride to the Port Byron Diner. This is one of our sponsors. Dinner is
for 6:30PM (ride your own ride/meet at diner)
August 28th – Ice Cream Ride to Marcellus Lanes (4325 Slate Hill Rd, Marcellus, NY
13108) meet for Ice Cream at 2:30PM (ride your own ride), organized ride through
Marcellus/Skaneateles to follow. Lisa and I are looking for a volunteer to organize/lead
a ride.
So as you can see Chapter D, we have a lot for you to participate in during July and August. For
more information on Chapter Events planned for July or August or for the rest of the year, check us
out on the web at gwrra-nyd.org or follow us on Facebook Goldwing Chapterdny. As the saying
goes, “Ride Safe and Ride Often!” Enjoy the prime riding weather!
Stay Safe,
Bill and Lisa Nickal
Chapter Directors NY D
….…and more from our Chapter Directors…..
“July is Time to Ride”
With the NY District Ride-In over and a big success, it is now time to put our focus on the many
rides or trips we may have planned for this riding season. July has typically been the time for
GWRRA members to head off to the annual Wing Ding. With Wing Ding again scheduled for
September in Billings, Montana, many of us have planned trips along the east coast. Many of our
Chapter team will be traveling this July and August, Lisa and I included. For this reason Lisa and I
have decided to give the Chapter team a little time off to enjoy their travels. Our August newsletter
will be combined with our July newsletter. We hope you enjoy and share your summer journey with
us in September as a guest writer. We would also like to see your photos!
Lisa and I have been planning our “summer” trip to Nova Scotia and the Cabot Trail. Whether it be
Nova Scotia, Maine or the Outer Banks of North Carolina proper planning is critical for a safe and
enjoyable trip. We have learned a lot over the years traveling in our RV. A motorcycle adventure
takes much more careful planning and preparation. Everyone’s travel needs will vary. Hopefully this
checklist will be helpful (minus personal items) as you prepare for your own memorable road trip.
Motorcycle Readiness:
1. Check tires and tread depth. Inspect the surface for foreign objects, cracks or wear. Replace
tires with tread less than 2/32” or to the wear bars. Check tire pressure, valve stems for leaks
and cracks. The 90-degree stems and keepers can fail.
2. Check brake fluid and other fluid levels. When was your oil and filter last changed? Proper
coolant levels, air filter and spark plugs.
3. Check all lights! We like to carry a spare headlight and taillight bulb.
4. Check trailer tires, wheel bearings, hitch and lights! Your trailer is an extension of your
motorcycle and should not be neglected.
5. Side stand or kickstand plate. I keep one in my left front compartment where it is easily
accessible. Tie a string to it with a loop on the other end long enough to reach the left
handgrip as a reminder when you leave.
Trip Planning:
1. Maps - pack road maps of the area you will travel or program your GPS. I still prefer to have
a few paper maps in case I choose a back road to get to our destination.
2. Emergency contacts - let family and/or close friends know your travel plans. Program their
names and numbers into your phone. Leave them with contact information in case they need
to contact you.
3. Itinerary - this can be as simple as your nightly stops or points of interest along your journey
or as specific as miles to travel, hours/minutes of travel. Either way it can help you stay on
schedule. I like to print a calendar and list each day’s estimated travel time and mileage, and
our destination stop for the night. We also provide a copy to our daughters before we, so
they can track us down in the event of an emergency.
4. The time of year can be a factor in your travel. In the spring and fall days are shorter as the
sun sets earlier and rises later than during July and August. Is it hurricane or wildfire season?
Be alert of the news and weather conditions. The Internet is a good source for weather, news
and mapping. We like to travel with an iPad for this.
5. When it comes to lodging, I like to make reservations ahead of time. I find it saves a lot of
time and reduces stress when on the road. If you are camping be sure to inspect your gear
for condition, waterproofed, and, in good operability so you are dry and rested.
Emergency Items:
1. The “Gold Book” – Don’t leave home without it! Rescue Plus can also be very helpful.
2. A First-Aid kit! Each spring I always inspect my First-Aid kit to make sure it is ready for any
emergency and supplies are clean. It is always on the bike whether traveling long or short
rides.
3. Emergency Tire Repair kit with CO2 or 12v air compressor for roadside emergencies. Spare
fuses, jumper cables for motorcycles, tool kit with a few select tools can be stored in a small
pouch in a saddlebag or in your trailer.
4. Spare tube and wheel bearings for your trailer along with tools for lug nuts.
5. I like to carry an LED headlamp flash light with spare batteries for hands free operations in
the dark.
6. I also recommend a spare head set cable. These seem to always fail while you are on a long
trip. It can make life a lot easier if you can communicate with your co-rider or if you are riding
in a group to communicate on the CB radio.
Lisa and I hope this short list is helpful. Take lots of pictures, have fun and we can’t wait to hear all
about your trip! Be sure to friend us on Facebook as Lisa and I share our first journey outside the
lower 48 and travel to what many motorcyclist claim is one of the top 5 places to ride in the world,
the “Cabot Trail” Nova Scotia.
Stay Safe, Ride Safe
Bill and Lisa Nickal
Chapter Director NY D
Ride to Boondocks Restaurant,
Lyons Falls
….…to our Chapter Educator…….
Before we head out on our extended trip rides
Your Bike: For your safety and the safety of others riding in the group - TCLOCS
Tires - Check pressure (very important), tread wear and condition of tire. Rotate tire and check for
any irregularities. Controls - Check brake & clutch levers for smooth operation along with the
throttle. Check cables for any fraying. Lights - Check ALL of your lights, do a walk around of your
bike. Oil - Check oil and fluids for levels and any leaks. Chassis - Look for any crack in the welds or
paint or signs of corrosion. Side/Center Stand - Check for smooth operation, lube if necessary.
Check Safety Cutout switch for proper operation (S on dash) of the Wing if in neutral when bike is
running and side stand is down, bike should stall if put in gear while side stand is down.
Trailers - Do a trailer check before you start pulling the trailer. Grease hubs, check lights, tires &
pressure including the spare and anything else that needs checking. Remember tongue weight
during loading of the trailer.
Yourself & your co-rider - Remember, we need to prepare ourselves just like our bikes before a
ride. Hydration, hydration, hydration - what more can I say. Check weather conditions - is there any
weather fronts coming in during the ride. Dress for conditions and an potential weather that may be
coming. Dress in layers. You can take off or add to layers if necessary. Attitude - arrive with a good
attitude to be part of the ride team.
Extra gear & equipment - Take the proper gear and equipment and extra clothing if you are
planning an extended trip. Also, take snacks. Rain gear should be in the bike already.
Before the start of the ride - There is more than just showing up 2 minutes before the ride leaves.
Who are the Lead and Sweep(tail). They should be Certified Road Captains or experienced in
leading and tailing a team ride.
Review ride conduct- Staggered formation, ride your own ride and within your limits. Your actions
will affect all on the ride.
Explain the destination, route, pace, gas/rest stops and any road conditions that may be known.
(Remember that gas stops should be determined by who has the shortest distance on a tank of
gas). Full tank, Empty bladder.
**Assign your Crash Scene Response positions. Waiting until something happens to assign
positions is too late.
Review hand signals.
Notify the ride leader of any special needs, such as, need to take meds or eat at a certain time or
any medical conditions (may be allergic to bees).
Above, we have TCLOCS, Rider/Co-Riders, CSR. Below we have READY:
We ask our passenger if they are READY before we ride. We should also be asking ourselves if WE
are READY before a ride.
R > for Relaxed: Before any ride we need to make sure that we are as relaxed as possible. That
means low stress level, temper is in check (ya right), our mind and heart are not racing and focused
on the ride with no distractions. If you are not READY, save the ride for another time.
E > for Equipped: Whether we are riding a short or long distance, we need to think twice about our
riding gear. We have all heard “ATGATT.” Now lets think about going for that all day ride. It’s warm
during the day but as night falls the temp starts to go down. Did you plan on that? Probably not. It
starts to rain, do you have rain gear? Keeping an extra long sleeve shirt and rain gear on the bike,
would be a great idea - just in case.
A > for Anticipate: Before a ride take some time to think on what you may encounter while riding and
identify factors that could effect your safety and that of your passenger and others in the group.
Consider the time of day, time of week and any weather coming in. Morning and late afternoon rides
during the week you will encounter passenger vehicle traffic, school buses and other large types of
vehicles. While on weekends, you may encounter the recreational vehicle types of traffic (you know
people "getting away”) or joggers and bicyclists and other people not paying attention, because they
want to get to that good fishing spot which is across 3 lanes of traffic. So take a moment or two
before the ride to think "down the road" before you head out.
D > for Drug and Alcohol Free: This should be a no brainer but these types of crashes are
happening more often. Having a brewski should be done after the bikes are parked for the night and
maybe find a restaurant that is within walking distance from your place of lodging so there is no
temptation of drinking and riding the bike.
Y > for Yield: This is simple, yield to other drivers (No Biggie). Many of us get angered at
inconsiderate drivers (Yes i will keep it clean). If we keep a cool head, we will have the upper hand
because we are scanning ahead, looking where we want to go and basically riding defensively to
avoid those idiots out there that are not paying attention to what’s going around them.
Take a couple of minutes to complete the "personal pre-ride" checklist before you raise up the kick
stand. Those of you on 3 wheels, think about this before you hit the starter button and ask
yourselves, are we properly relaxed and mentally ready? Do we have the right riding gear? Are we
scanning ahead for potential threats, drug and alcohol free while on the bike, and ready to yield to
idiot drivers. These things will make for a more enjoyable & safer ride for you, your passenger and
others in your group.
Ride Safe, Ride Smart,
Rick & Pam, Chapter Educators NY-D
….…to our Chapter MEC....
We seem to be in full swing with our riding season. Jim and & I have enjoyed going on ice cream
and dinner rides and have been able to ride the bike to our gatherings. Our last ride, as of this
writing was led by Rick Reardon. We headed to the Redfield area and had breakfast or lunch at
"The Gathering Place.” You couldn't have asked for better weather. We had 16 members and 11
bikes in all. That was a great representation of our Chapter! Thank you, Rick, for leading us on the
ride. I, for one, had never seen a wooden water tower before.
Please be sure to ask me before or after the meeting for some of the handle bar hangers and/or
some of the bumper stickers. We also have some Chapter D sponsor cards. These are the cards
you leave when visiting one of our sponsors. Even if Jim & I go to one of the sponsors by ourselves,
we still leave one of the cards. That lets the sponsor know how much we appreciate their
sponsoring us. For those of you who have not heard me mention this before, " My favorite thing to
make for dinner is RESERVATIONS"...and it doesn't hurt if we travel in the direction of one of our
sponsors!
We have a couple of Saturday rides in July prior to our next meeting. There will be a "Mystery ride"
being led by John VanDeusen on July 2nd. There will also be an ice cream ride to the Soda
Fountain in Remsen on Saturday, July 9th. I mention these rides as someone requested that we
plan some of our rides on Saturdays. There will be a pancake breakfast @ St Ann's Church in
Manlius @ 8:30 AM on Monday, July 4th along with the Manlius 4th of July Parade. As always, if
you're free for any of these events, why not join us for an exciting time... could be for breakfast OR
for ice cream OR for an 85 mile mystery trip? Hope to see you there!
Here are the links to be passed along to bikers who may wish to be a part of our Chapter D family:
Free 2 week Trial Membership: http://www.gwrra.org/freetrial.html
Chapter D webpage: http://gwrra-nyd.org/
Wouldn't it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for 10 minutes
and come out wrinkle free and 2 sizes smaller???
Trish Thayer
Chapter NY D Membership Enhancement Coordinator
….…to our Chapter Birthdays and Anniversaries....
BIRTHDAYS
Jul 8
Jul 8
Jul 10
Jul 20
Jul 28
Jul 28
Aug 6
Aug 21
Aug 24
Linda Demayo
Pam Van Deusen
Stan Petrus
Mike Deline
Robin Hardy
Bob Makai
Betty Goldsworthy
Michele Tesch
Keith Ridgeway
Jul 6
Jul 10
Jul 13
Jul 28
Aug 1
Aug 4
Nick & Judi Lotito
Scott & Pat Peters
Jim & Karen Peterson
Chris & Leona Helwig
Pastor Scott & Robin Hardy
Bill & Lisa Nickal
ANNIVERSARIES
Ride to The Gathering Place, Redfield
Ride to The Gathering Place, Redfield
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LUNCH
DINNER
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CATERING
PARTIES
ME
315-515-3720
[email protected]
264 Genesee Street
Auburn NY 13021
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[email protected]
The Gathering Place
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264 Genesee Street
Auburn NY 13021
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