February 2014 Vol. 8 No. 1

In this Issue:
Winter Ball
HOG Charter Changes
And Lots More!
February 2014
Vol. 8 No. 1
RED ROSE CHAPTER OFFICERS
Director
Gordon Dick
[email protected]
Safety Officer
Mick Milburn
[email protected]
Assistant Director
David Abrahams
[email protected]
Membership
Dave & Debbie Speke
[email protected]
Secretary and Historian
Keith Wolstenholme
[email protected]
Webmaster
Stuart Hinchly
[email protected]
Treasurer
Simon Mulroy
[email protected]
Merchandise Officers
Chris and Dawn Morris
Dealer representative/Chapter
Manager
Greg Lockhart
[email protected]
Editor
Martin Wyatt
[email protected]
Head Road Captain
Paul “Jacko” Jackson
[email protected]
Activities Officer
Ian Fyfe
[email protected]
Have you been to a Harley event you’d like to
tell us about? Have been for a fantastic ride
on your Harley or do you just want to introduce yourself to the Chapter? Email the Newsletter at [email protected] with your
story!
OFFICIAL STUFF
Red Rose Chapter Harley Owners Group is sponsored by
Preston Harley Davidson, .
West Strand Park,
Strand Road,
Preston,
Lancashire,
PR1 8UY
Tel 01772 551800.
www.harleydavidson-preston.com
The views expressed in this newsletter are those of its contributors
and not necessarily those of the Editors, Red Rose Chapter, HOG,
Preston Harley-Davidson or Harley-Davidson Ltd.
LOH Officer
Kim Fyfe
[email protected]
None of the contents may be reproduced without the written permission of the author.
Please send news items for the magazine to
[email protected]
FROM THE EDITOR
Hello!
It was good news from Bridgewater Chapter about the Cider Rally; after some doubt over it’s venue when the previous
owners went into administration, the Sand Bay site has now been bought by Pontins, so the rally is safe once again. I
would be disappointed to miss the Cider Rally; it’s a good event and one of the first big ones of the year, so it’s a chance to
catch up with those HOG members from other chapters that you haven’t seen for a while. Barbara and I always enjoy the
run down the A49 to the event, too, much better than the motorway. The A49 is a little like Route 66—lots of interesting
things to see en route. There are some great stops for food you can make, too.
As Barbara has passed her IAM advanced test, I thought it was time I did the course as well. I have previously done two
other advanced courses; the old Star Rider event run by the police in the 1980’s. I passed that in 1984 on my Ironhead
Sportster, then in 2003 I did the H-D sponsored Riders Edge advanced course, winning a Gold award. So why do the IAM
event? It does you no harm to keep up to date on advanced riding techniques, and it ensures you haven't lapsed into bad
riding habits. Quite a few of our Chapter Officers and members have done the course and passed the test; it is a requirement if you want to be a road captain. If you haven’t done the course—look into doing it. If you think it’s all about riding
slowly looking every which way while wearing a fluorescent jacket—you are wrong. A smooth rider is also a quick one, as
well as being safer than the average rider.
I’ve got a few jobs to do on the bikes before the rally season. I fitted the new bars to the Nightster—shame the
speedo spoils the look, but I haven't come across an
affordable alternative that looks right. The Fatboy needs
its new alarm fitting. The Spyball has finally died after 21
years, so I have a replacement. I just need to have the
tanks off and strip out the old wiring before I fit it.
Nitro
NEW MEMBERS
Please welcome the following new members:
William Bell
Ron Sprung
Check it out our website on
redrosechapter.com
We hope to see you at our
social events.
Please make yourselves
known at one of our meetings then we can say hello!
Our friendly officers will greet you!
Don't forget to visit The Diner Cafe at Preston
H-D for a bite to eat! We have Phatboy Burgers,
hot dogs, cheese dogs, toasties, bacon barms,
jacket potatoes, sandwiches and pies on the
menu to name but a few!
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Summer is just around the corner, the ride outs are underway and we’re planning tours and trips, rallies
and parties!
Wake the Lakes, we’ve started to finalise the details. The bands are booked and we’ve gone for some great
local bands, with an individual and unique feel, we know you’ll like them—We do!! But before we get to
July we do need you all to book your tickets so we know how many people are coming. The earlier you
book the better we can make Wake the Lakes.
If you are looking for a rally to go to in the summer we’d recommend Clyde Valley’s “The Gathering” Rally!
It’s a great venue set at the head of one of the sea loch’s in Scotland – Loch Goil and in a private holiday
complex, swimming, golf, bars, music and great rides! Last year the Chapter Challenge took place on the
Loch and involved Viking Long Boat racing! Great entertainment and a true spectacle. It’s a fabulous rally
and has really developed an individual theme and feel over the last few years.
For me the year is starting early with two road captains training courses in March! The first at Oxford, Harley-Davidson Europe HQ and then it’s
Dublin. These courses are a great opportunity for me to promote Wake the Lakes and Red Rose Chapter and have always been well received.
This year we have two more of our Road Captains booked on the course in April at Carnforth.
Also keep an eye out for Group Riding Training for all! We know people new to Harley’s want to learn what we do and how we do it so this might
be the best way to do this. So don’t miss out when we role out the course.
See you on the road soon!!
Gordon
FROM THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Hi everybody; well the forecast of snow and ice that we were told to expect has not yet descended upon
us so everybody with their fingers crossed please keep them crossed. What this means is that we have
time to get on our Harleys and ride.
As you are aware I was organising the trip to the European HOG rally in Croatia this year and had a list of
people wanting to go. Well due to a new job and restrictions around May to July I am unable to make the
trip. I have emailed all those who were interested and am still holding accommodation in Bio Grad, Croatia so if you are still wanting to make the trip please get in touch and I can reallocate hotels or apartments
to you before I cancel them.
Final note; take the mothballs of your bike if you have had it wrapped up for winter, the riding season is
already upon us so let’s get out there and ride...
David
FROM THE MERCHANDISE OFFICERS
The new HOG regalia is now available, including the large and small back patches. Chris and Dawn are
looking into other items such as jackets, etc. They will have regalia for sale at social evenings—make
sure you get yours!
FROM THE EVENTS OFFICER
We had our Social in January at the Poachers at Bamber Bridge. Gordon gave us the feedback from the Directors meeting
which involved the new upcoming logos and some changes to Chapter membership. Also on the night we had the Chase the
Ace Raffle which now stands at over £400, unfortunately Iris could only draw the 5 of Diamonds and the booby prize of £5.
Our Winter Ball this year was at Lancaster House on 1st February, a great time was had—see the article in the Mag.
It now feels that the season is just round the corner and with plenty of things already in the planning:
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Thunder Road Tours of Spain will be doing a Presentation at the February Social
Lancaster Charity Barrel Run
Bowling Challenge against the Hatters
Crag Run in April
Northwest Air Ambulance Visit
Evening Ride-out to Ambleside
Birthday Bash BBQ
Remember any Ideas are always welcome
Catch you all soon.
Fyfey
“Bumble Bee” getting ready for its
103” conversion at PH-D
FROM THE LOH OFFICER
As we start a new year LOH have already started planning with a night booked for a
“Tolleys Night out in the kitchen”
on the 10th March ( still a couple
of places left ) plus the Charity
walk this year will be the Midnight
Charity Walk in Sept.( more information soon)
At the January Coffee Morning it
was the usual format of a clothes
swap which always raises a few
laughs also on the morning it was
decided that this year the Charity
we would support is Trinity Hospice .
The next Coffee Morning will be held on the 1st March in the upstairs
Diner.
All the best
Kim
FROM THE SAFETY OFFICER
Hi all!
First of all let me apologise for last months introduction. It read like a CV and not a very good one at thatsorry! Thank you very much to those members and ex-friends who went to great lengths and employed
various descriptives to point this out to me - none of which can be repeated in this quality publication! It
was a communication misunderstanding on my behalf never to be repeated. (Oh, come on, Mick—it was
fine! - Nitro)
So, me and the wife, Julie, still recovering from this years winter ball - what a night! We had a great time,
great company, great entertainment (Paula Delaney-good scouse girl), great food..... oh and great wine! I
am pleased to report from a safety perspective that with all of the wine, beer and spirits that were consumed there were no incidents of
note! Fyfey did us proud once again, well done mate and thanks from both of us.
Lastly, you will see on the chapter calendar that some Saturday rides are listed as 'group riding' events. The chapter and HOG promotes safe
riding at all times be it as an individual or as part of a group. To ride as an individual within a group can sometimes impede the safe progression of the group as a whole and unsettle following riders. We have all been on ride outs where the rider in front has unintentionally impeded
us or left unnecessary large gaps in the formation causing various degrees of frustration.
These short Saturday rides can introduce new members to the fraternity to some simple basic principles of group riding which will not only
improve the overall safety of the rides for the individual, but also the group as a whole, which in turn makes the group riding experience more
enjoyable for all. These rides are not just for new members, I would encourage anyone who feels they could benefit from attending to turn
out - you will be more than welcome.
That's it for now, ride safe people!
Mick
Red Rose Chapter
GET TO KNOW A MEMBER AND THEIR BIKE
Name:
David Dean (Deano)
Age (optional)
65
What Town or Village do Live in :
Weston-super-Mare (Somerset)
Partner:
Linda
Favourite Colour:
No specific favourite
What do you do for a living:
Retired Engineer.
How often do you ride:
Not often enough.
What sort of Harley do you ride?
Model:- 2010 XL883C
Colour:- Black Ice Cherry / Silver
Any Customised Bits:Chrome Engine Kit, Engine Bars, Sports Screen, Passing Lights, Peacemaker Exhausts plus many
more bits.
Model:- 2007 FLSTN
Colour:- Tribal Black / White / Red Flame
Any Customised Bits:HD Stage One with Heavy Breathe Filter Intake, Kess-Tech Electronic Twin Fishtail Full Crossover
Exhaust system, Bobtail Rear Fender, Chrome Moustache Engine Bars, Tool Boxes, Flush fitting Fuel Gauge and Filler, Com
bined Speedo / Tacho, Twin Panniers plus loads of chrome bits.
What is good about owning a Harley:
Feel good factor when riding and the sense of belonging to an Elite Group.
Favourite rally
Wake the lakes (Great rally shame about accommodation and facilities), Cider Rally
up to date the venue and value for money comes out on top.
Your favourite ride:
From Preston HD head out on the A59 towards Skipton at Broughton turn left just
before the Bull towards Gargrave. At Gargrave turn left on the A65 to Settle, Ingle
ton etc. to Devils Bridge. From there return via A683 to Tunstall, Hornby and Caton
then M6 or A6 to Preston
Fantasy Ride :
Route 66. We have done it in a Mustang Convertible. Now I want to do it on a Harley.
HOG Chapter Charter Changes
Nitro explains recent changes to HOG’s
Charter rules.
Following the 30th Anniversary of the Harley Owners Group, HOG have introduced some changes. Most obvious is the new
logo, with the eagle looking to the east, some say as representing opening markets for the Motor Company. But along with
that, there are changes to the Chapter Charter—the rules that HOG lay down for chapters.
If you’re new to HOG it may seem odd for what is essentially a motorcycle owners club to have corporate restraints, but fear
not, they won’t get in the way of enjoying Harley ownership. To put HOG into a historical context, it is, to quote from the charter, a family-oriented non-political and non-religious organisation. When it was formed in the early 80’s, Harley ownership was
associated by the public with back-patch clubs, gang behaviour and the threat of violence. Not that it was entirely true, of
course, but Harley were keen to make Harley ownership more acceptable to the public, and few can dispute that it has. This and
a general shift in public attitude to the type of motorcycling we, as a chapter, do has made a considerable difference to the experience over the last 30 years. Can you remember when most campsites and hotels had “No Bikers” signs outside?
There is no doubting the success of HOG, with millions of members worldwide, huge events and thousands of active chapters.
One of the reasons for its success is, in my opinion, the consistent support and involvement of the Motor Company. In comparison, Triumph Motorcycles ran, for a time, a similar organisation called RAT (Riders Association of Triumph), with “packs” associated with their dealerships. They ran popular events and had a lot of active members with a quality magazine issued by the factory. However, for whatever reason, Triumph dropped support of RAT, leaving it up to dealerships. RAT very quickly fell apart,
and although there are pockets of groups who still meet, that was that. In contrast, HOG continues to grow.
The new logo—now available in patch form from Chris and Dawn
So what is the charter and what are the changes?
The charter outlines the rules chapters have to follow. In Article
1, HOG outlines the purpose of the chapters: that is, the local
chapter shall be to promote responsible Harley-Davidson motorcycling activities for Harley Owners Group members by conducting Chapter activities and encouraging participation in other
HOG events. It goes on to say that Chapter activities and operations shall be conducted in a manner consistent with a familyoriented, non-political and non-religious philosophy (and here
was me thinking Harley ownership WAS a religion!). Finally, it
says that the Chapter exists to develop a closer relationship between the Harley-Davidson rider and the authorised HarleyDavidson Dealership. No surprise that Harley use HOG to promote their products, of course.
Significant changes to the charter include an option for a dealership to sponsor more than one chapter. This may not be important in the UK, but in the USA where a dealership might have several outlets scattered over a large area, this could be useful
way to cater for HOG members in that area. Dealerships of course have an important involvement in the chapter, and if everything goes wrong (maybe if they become too religious and political!), the dealer can pull the plug on the chapter. However, if it
is terminated, the Dealer cannot start another chapter for 12 months. This is to
dissuade chapters being shut down for trivial reasons. At Red Rose we are fortunate that we have a very good relationship with PH-D, so this needn’t worry us. A
new requirement is that Chapters have a Chapter Manager. In our case, that
means Greg has a new title!
Roles of the various Chapter Officers have not changed. You have four primary
officers (Director, Assistant Director, Treasurer and Secretary) and the discretionary (optional) officers to fulfil various roles, such as the Activities Officer, LOH
Officer, Road Captain, etc.
There has been a significant change in Chapter Membership requirements: associate members are not allowed; everyone has to be a full member of the chapter.
As a chapter we are looking into what this means to our members—obviously the
issue would be subscription costs, as associate members have been paying a reduced membership fee. We are considering offering “family” membership at reduced cost, but essentially everyone will be a full member. It is not clear what this
change is all about, it’s probably something to do with corporate responsibility.
Our Chapter logo: we can use it how we like.
Just a mention of the minimum requirements for chapter events: chapters must run a minimum of four members-only riding
events each year (but each member can bring a guest). There must be a minimum of four communications a year which must
include information on member activities, indicating whether they are open, members-only or closed events. Red Rose publish six
journals a year, a number which we believe better serves our membership in promoting events. Failure to meet minimum requirements can result in sponsorship being rescinded.
Those are the main changes to the Charter, but there is also new guidance on Logos, mainly to do with the use of the new ones
and retirement of the old ones.
Don’t worry, you can still wear your HOG patch with the westward-facing eagle and the wheel logo; this will continue to be available but is now called the “Heritage” logo, it just won’t be used on official communications. Patches with the new logo are available
and Chris and Dawn will be happy to sell you one at club socials. The HOG “Wordmark” - the form of lettering that we have been
using on the cover of the newsletter—has changed to a cleaner design.
Remember the flying skull logo shown in the last newsletter? That will NOT be available in the UK due to it’s similarity to designs
used by backpatch clubs. In the UK these clubs are very sensitive about anyone
wearing something that looks like it might be a backpatch club rocker or design,
so don’t do it! It is worth repeating the advice that the use of bottom-rockers (a
curved patch underneath the central design) MUST NOT be used. In any doubt,
talk to a chapter officer. There are lots of other smart patches you can use without upsetting anybody.
Chapters can have their own merchandise made (e.g. embroidered jackets, patchOne of the new logos
es, etc,) but mustn’t muck about with the actual HOG logo’s without permission,
as they are trademarks. We can continue to have our Red Rose patch of course, but if we incorporate the HOG logo as well, we’d
need to get it approved by HOG UK.
So, the changes to the charter shouldn’t make a lot of difference to the way Red Rose runs. It might seem somewhat restricting if
you are new to HOG—wasn’t Harley ownership all about freedom?- but in the 23 years I’ve been a HOG member I’ve never felt
that the few rules have ever diminished my enjoyment of the organisation, and in fact have led to an organisation you can count
on to run good, safe, fun events for everyone.
Nitro
Here we are again, Winter Ball day, as always it is a busy one, Ian likes to get there
early to check out the room and set up for
the night.
No exception today as we arrive at 2:30pm,
luckily for me our room was available. As
we wandered past the bar Chris and Dawn
are already sat in there tucking into something nice. I would normally frequent the
bar and join in but I had been feeling a bit
under the weather all week and favoured a
few hours relaxing in our room as my best
course of action.
Once checked into our room Ian leaves to
go down to the function room to set up for
the night armed with his new Winter Ball logo, Placemats with reminder menus on the reverse plus the Red Roses for
each Table. He disappeared for an hour only to then return to the room as he had forgotten the Table Plan and Table
Names. He seemed quite happy the Pc and Projector were set up and raring to go. Time now for me to get ready and put
on my glad rags as we were meeting in the bar by 6:45 sharp, Ian has given me the job of ensuring that we get photo’s of
everyone when they arrive in the bar so I am armed with camera in hand.
After a quick a quick drink it is time to go through to the Dalton suite function room. The room is set up with seven round
tables all aptly named after UK rallies, on entry the New Logo is displayed on the
projector screen and is also used for the place mats.
The delicious four course meal took about an hour and half, during which soft
music was played with the projector showing a multitude of photos Ride-outs,
Rallies and Socials. Once the meal were finished we got straight into the awards
ceremony, which was presented by Gordon in his usual droll manner. Winners
this year were:Best Article (News of the World award): Neil Ashton
Best Photo (David Bailey award)
: Kirsty Wolstenholme
Best Flag (Church of Bones)
: Nick & Louise plus Chris & Iris
Best Supporting Member
: Derek Foster
Best Member
: Ernie Phillipson
Ian also picked up a small appreciation award for arranging the Social events
throughout the year and the girls also presented me with a bottle bubbly for the
LOH activities. Once the awards were finished Paula Delaney did two sets of music which really got the room rocking and got the girls doing a lot of bopping.
The night went on until the early hours with some
Rock and Disco music courtesy of Speaky’s Ipod.
All in all I think everyone enjoyed it and those who
could remember it applauded a good time was had
by all.
Kim
My Harley Ownership
Red Rose Chapter Member Dave “Deano” Dean tells us about how he got
into the Harley-Davidson life.
Hello everyone
I’d just like to introduce myself and give a bit of background info to those of
you I haven’t met yet. Most people in life called me Deano but I will answer to
anything! I have been a member of HOG and a Charter Member of Red Rose
Chapter since June 2007 and Bridgwater Chapter in 2009
My wife Linda came from Weston-super-Mare and moved up to the town of
Accrington where we married in 1984, (November 10th as I recall—how could I
ever forget that day!).
Now with most of her family living in and around Weston we visited the town
at least once a month. We decided that we would move back to Weston when
we retired. As our visits always coincided with the Cider Rally we joined the
Bridgwater chapter in 2009 with a view to taking an active part when we eventually moved down to Weston.
It all started back in the sixties when I got an NSU 150 scooter, as my parents did not approve of motorcycles due to the recent
death on motorcycles of two of the lads I had grown up with. Both the guys were only16, one of them only 5 days after passing
his test. However after sort of slightly damaging the scooter and convincing them that a bike was more stable I bought a Tiger
Cub. (Best little bike I ever had). That progressed to a1962 pre-unit Triumph T120 Bonneville which I had for three years. That
was before work and the big wide world took over, after which I had not enough spare time to justify a bike as work took me all
over the world with precious little time at home.
There was however one eighteen month contract in Avonmouth. I was asked to cover for just two weeks while the site manager
was ill. As it turned out they kept me there for the duration. It was there I met my wife Linda in1982.
Fast forward to 2004, our daughter came to live with us again and decided to study social work at our local Runshaw College in
Chorley, Lancashire. The problem was transport. A scooter seemed to be the perfect solution as the college hired them out to
students. Unfortunately all the scooters had been let out before Tereza applied.
Whilst returning home one Friday afternoon from a meeting in Peterborough I drove past Chorley Yamaha and spotted a good
deal on a brand new Yamaha 100cc. model. Saturday morning collected wife and daughter down to Chorley Yamaha paid the
deposit signed the paperwork job done. Wrong! Take out wallet, dig deep, helmet (no crap mind), boots, jacket, gloves, riding
trousers to match jacket, phew! Off again security chain and CBT, two stroke oil etc., etc. let’s get out of here!!!!!!!!!!!!
The daughter was by now living in her own place, close by us, and the scooter when not in use kept safe in our garage, life was
back to normal. By the end of 2006 daughter had now gained a partner and a new baby boy much to the displeasure of the family cat who felt left out of things as did the Yamaha lying idle in the garage.
It was just before Christmas 2006 when it was suggested that I took the scooter out for a spin to keep the parts mobile until she
decided what to do with it.
Oh well, if needs must! I bought a helmet from Chorley Yamaha with money I had been given for Christmas and on Christmas
Day morning I put it on. Checking
the neighbourhood to see if anyone was watching I slowly pushed
the scooter down the drive, started
the engine and made a not so
speedy exit. Had an hour or so and
enjoyed it. After a few trips out on
the scooter the obvious need for
more power was becoming apparent.
After returning from holiday in
April 2007 we went out for provisions, grabbed a bargain and
booked another holiday at the travel agents in Morrison’s (Brownie points!). As we were driving home it
just so happened that we had to pass the recently
opened Preston Harley Davidson dealership. As I
needed a leather jacket and the car had taken a fancy
to a parking spot just outside PHD we decided to take
a look inside.
Here it comes again—the Chorley Yamaha Syndrome.
In no time I had ordered a new Sportster with a few
extras to boot. Ready for collection on18th May 2007
(see, I can remember dates). Came away Broke!!!!!!! without looking at a jacket.
After riding the bike for a few months—Guess what!!!. I felt that I would like something bigger so once again back in the Lion’s Den
and escaped with no Sportster, broken debit card, minor injuries and of course a new Softail Deluxe.
Disaster struck when I had to have surgery
to replace my right shoulder through arthritis. The bike was now too heavy to ride
after the first operation. Then a second
operation put things right. This was an
ongoing saga. During which time the
Deluxe had a facelift at 8 Ball’s custom
paintworks and is featured on his home
page.
As I needed more surgery, one Saturday
sat in Riders Bridgwater Café looking at
the Sportster on the stair side podium my
gorgeous wife (I’m not grovelling honest!)
said that’s a nice little bike. “Yes” I said.
“Very nice”.
Driving back north to our then home in
Chorley my gorgeous wife (still not grovelling) suggested that it may be beneficial
to buy the Sportster as a run-around until I could comfortably manage the deluxe again. “Oh that sounds like a plan” I said. Next day
after a swift phone call to Harvey at Riders same old story wallet broke!! Job done!
Now after four operations I have both bikes and look forward to start riding the Deluxe again in spring 2014. I am currently riding
the sportster.
We moved down to Weston-super-Mare on the 22nd of December 2011 which
was just after we had purchased and set up our Florida rental property and
have now almost finished the complete renovation of the Weston property.
Linda and I will do our best to get what you require in the way of HOG and
chapter merchandise. Please feel free to ask us and if we don’t have it we will
do what we can to order it. We look forward to meeting as many of you as
possible at the meetings.
For anyone interested we let out our Florida property to Hog members at discounted rates. The house sleeps six people and is in Kissimmee 2 miles from
Disney Theme Parks and ¾ mile from
Orlando HD South where you can hire
Harleys by the day, week or month on
a UK Licence. Hire does include helmets, though not required by Florida
Law.
Deano
Well 8th January was my first inaugural ride as a Road Captain, I eventually
completed my IAM Advance Riding Course in Sept 2013 after starting it in May
2012, unfortunately the course got put on hold when Kim broke her leg plus
the loss of my Mum, but the course was well worth doing. I did a two day Riders Edge course in 2007 but the IAM course was a lot better.
The start of a ride is all about planning the recce ride to familiarise yourself
with the route. I had planned the route to go through country lanes from Ribby Hall, Weeton Singleton and Poulton-Le-Fylde
through to Bispham Front at the ship wreck, then along the front to the Euston Hotel, Fleetwood for a photo and a brew.
Like all great planning it went totally pear shaped as Poulton -Le Fylde was shut the week before due to a sewer collapse, so I
re- routed the ride through Thornton and on to Fleetwood. On the day it was lashing it down as I rode down to PHD I
thought surely no-one would be out on a day like this but as I got closer to PHD the sky got brighter.
On arrival at PHD to my surprise 11 bikes turned up, what a great turnout for a cold wintery day.
During the ride-out briefing we also held a minute’s silence for Ian Broughton, a Red Rose member who had moved out to
Aussie, but who had unfortunately died a few weeks ago.
The Ride out went well and it took three hours round trip
Thanks to everyone who made the effort to join me on the ride and catch you all soon.
“Never mind taking a photo—get the kettle on!”
Fyfey
News from HOG UK on
benefits to all HOG members.
The range of H.O.G.® benefits continues to expand in 2014 to help you get the most from your membership. We understand that owning a HarleyDavidson® motorcycle is all about the experience, feeling the wind in your hair and the sense of freedom and pride that comes with being an owner
– 12 months a year. That’s why we’ve put so much focus on, extending our range to include, experiences and travel and holiday opportunities for
you to enjoy – whenever you’re out and about.
Save up to 45% on your next Eurocamp tour booking!
Eurocamp have been offering European self-catering holidays for 40 years and H.O.G. members can
now take advantage of preferential prices regardless of whether they’re riding alone, in a large
group or on holiday with their family. With a dedicated H.O.G. member services team on hand to
assist in making all arrangements from meals, days out and travel by ferry or Eurotunnel, H.O.G.
members can enjoy a VIP experience at a fraction of the usual cost!
Perks include:
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park your pride and joy next to your accommodation
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travel any day you wish
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stay between 3-21 nights
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break up your journey with an overnight stop at any Eurocamp Parc
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pay one price for accommodation – not per person
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pay one multi-night price for your holiday but stay at multiple sites on your route
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superb choice of fully equipped accommodation from mobile homes with en-suite bathrooms and decking to three-bedroom classic tents
and chalets.
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
If you fancy a hotel instead of the great outdoors then your H.O.G. membership can help with that too with up to 25% savings
at Macdonald Hotels & Resortsand a £10 voucher per room per night to spend on spa, golf or fine dining. With over 45 locations throughout the UK and Scotland – make your trip a bit more memorable whether it be for work or play and enjoy peace
of mind with complete flexibility when booking with no up-front deposit required, accounts settled on departure and the ability to cancel up to 2pm on the day of arrival without incurring any charges.
BMF benefits bonus
The British Motorcycle Federation (BMF) have a wide range of member benefits. As an affiliated member club, H.O.G.® UK members are entitled to
and can take advantage of the rull range on offer including:

discounted BMF Show, Peterborough tickets

savings on hotels including Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn

savings with Nutt travel, specialists in travel for motorcyclists
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10% off at Cotswold Outdoors
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other pricing offers that could save you up to 25%.
Fire away!
Fancy an exclusive shooting day at Bisley Shooting Ground? The stunning, world-famous shooting destination is well known for hosting the South of
England Rally (SOFER) – a key event in the H.O.G. calendar. H.O.G. members can also enjoy exclusive prices on single shoot lessons or group events
at the famous venue.
If you are a H.O.G. member, for more information about these benefits visit www.hogeuropegallery.co.uk/log-in/, sign in and click on Benefits at
the top of the page
Thunder in the Glens: Are
you going?
22—25th August.
Accommodation is going
fast: book now!
Hog Rallies 2014
The Red Rose Road Captains (R/Cs) are leading a number of rides to HOG rallies this year for those who wish to ride in a group. For members
who will be attending the rallies detailed below if you wish ride together or even if you are making your own way down but would like to
know who is going then please contact the R/Cs for details of date time and meeting points for the ride down.
Cider Rally 2/4 May: R/C Chris Morris, mob: 07802883720
e-mail, [email protected]
Big Bank Holiday Bash (West Midlands): R/C Jacko mob: 07802792626
e-mail, [email protected]
The Gathering (LochGoilhead, Argyl) 2/8 June (Clyde Valley Chapter): R/C Gordon Dick mob: 07740934309
e-mail, [email protected]
SOFER Rally 1/3 August (Bisley, Guilford) R/Cs Mick Milburn & Jacko mob: (MM) 07766424338
e-mail, [email protected]
Thunder in the Glens 22/25 August (Aviemore) R/C Gordon Dick mob; 07740934309
e-mail, [email protected]
Circus Maximus 12/14 September Llangollen (Deva Chapter) R/C Jacko mob: 07802792626 e-mail, [email protected]
Wake the Lakes 7: The road crew are looking for volunteers to marshal the rally site and possibly static positions on some of the ride outs
planned for this year. If you wish to get involved please contact me (Jacko) for further information.
Want to be a R/C or Road Marshal?
And why wouldn’t you……? it’s a great way of getting to know more members and giving something back to the Chapter. An added bonus is
you also have the benefit of knowing you are a better & safer rider than you were possibly before? Again if you want to know more get in
touch with me or Gordon and we will put you on the right road. We also have a number of R/Cs courses running through out this year so if
you would like more info get touch with me or Gordon but be quick as most of the places get snapped up rather quickly!
See you on the road,
Jacko
Redrose Head Road Captain.
Contact PRESTON HARLEY-DAVIDSON on
01772 551800 or check out the website
on www.harleydavidson-preston.com
and www.harleystore.co.uk
Getting onto a new motorcycle this month could be more affordable than you think! We’ve got a great range of 2013 motorcycles on offer with some available for immediate delivery which means you don’t have to wait to enjoy your new Harley®
dream. Hurry! Just a few left. We're offering up to £1,000 ADDITIONAL trade-in allowance, and if that wasn’t enough, we are
also currently looking for used motorcycles so you might be surprised at how much you current machine is worth.
Book your FREE Test Ride today on the New 2014 Model Range. For more information or to arrange a test ride please contact
the team on 01772 551800 or complete the enquiry form on the website and a member of the team will give you a call back.
BUY NOW PAY LATER WITH OUR 3 MONTH DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN.
We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Harley Finance to offer a 2014 Blue's Busting deferred payment
finance scheme.
It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1. Choose your new or used Motorcycle from Preston Harley-Davidson
2. Purchase utilising the Harley Finance deferred payment finance scheme*
3. Take delivery of your new pride and joy in now and you won't have to make your first payment for 3 months!
NEWS BRIEFS
Harley-Davidson Earnings Up.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) earnings and dealer new motorcycle sales continued their growth in the fourth quarter of 2013 and for the full
year, compared to the year-ago periods. Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 5.7% in the quarter and 4.4% for the
full year, compared to the year-ago periods. For the full year 2013, Harley-Davidson net income was $734.0 million on consolidated revenue of
$5.90 billion, compared to full-year 2012 net income of $623.9 million on consolidated revenue of $5.58 billion. Full-year 2013 diluted earnings
per share were $3.28, up 20.6% from EPS of $2.72 in 2012.
“Without question 2013 was an outstanding year for Harley-Davidson. We unveiled game-changing motorcycles like Project Rushmore and
Street, launched surge manufacturing, celebrated our 110th anniversary with customers around the globe and delivered continued financial
growth,” said Keith Wandell, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Harley-Davidson has been relentless at driving improvements throughout the organization that enable us to design, build and deliver motorcycles with unprecedented speed, efficiency, safety and quality. Together with our dealers, we continue to broaden our customer base and inspire
riders to experience our brand. In 2013, retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles to outreach customers in the U.S. grew at more than
twice the rate of sales growth to core customers, and we continued to expand the reach of our brand in international markets.
“None of these results would be possible without the great efforts of our employees, dealers and suppliers, working as one team and moving in
one direction to fulfil customers’ dreams,” said Wandell. “Moving forward, we believe we are well positioned to leverage our momentum, expand our reach among new and existing customers, and further strengthen Harley-Davidson’s position as one of the world’s leading brands.”
Pope Sells his Harley
In a bidding war that took six minutes, Pope Francis’ 1,585cc Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide
sold for €241,500 (£200,200). A Harley-Davidson motorcycle jacket also sold for an astounding
€57,500 (£47,700) at the sale which took place as part of Bonhams’ Les Grandes Marques du
Monde sale at the Grand Palais in Paris.
Watched by a crowd of hundreds, the Harley-Davidson and the leather jacket were the first two
lots of the 45-strong motorcycle sale to go under the hammer. Those watching erupted into
applause when the hammer came down on the motorcycle after being won by a telephone
bidder.
The items, which were donated to Pope Francis by Harley-Davidson as part of the 110thAnniversary Celebrations in June 2013, were bought by separate bidders – with the motorcycle going to a private buyer in Europe, and the jacket to an overseas buyer.
Funds raised by the machine and the jacket will go towards the renovation of the Caritas Roma’s Don Luigi di Liegro hostel and soup kitchen
based at Rome’s Termini railway station. The hostel opened 30 years ago to help the homeless, jobless and the poor, and the money raised by
the Harley Davidson’s sale will allow it to continue to provide food and accommodation to more than 1,000 people in need every day.
Signed on the tank by his Holiness at a special ceremony at the Vatican in November, the machine was also sold with a certificate of conformity
from Harley-Davidson. The jacket was also signed by Pope Francis
Terminator 2 Fatboy goes to H-D Museum
The Harley-Davidson Museum™ in Milwaukee has acquired one of the few surviving 1990 Harley-Davidson® Fat Boy® motorcycles used in the
filming of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. At the time of filming, the Fat Boy was one of Harley-Davidson’s newest models, and the one now in the
Museum’s permanent collection was ridden by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1991 action classic.
“Terminator 2 is an iconic film and a celebrated piece of pop culture history,” said
Jim Fricke, Curatorial Director of the Harley-Davidson Museum. “This motorcycle
arguably played one of the most significant film roles in Harley-Davidson’s history,
and we’re thrilled it has found its permanent home here at the Museum, where it
will be preserved for future generations.”
The bike, which still shows significant production wear from filming, joins a collection of more than 450 motorcycles and thousands of other artefacts housed at the
Museum in the Harley-Davidson Archives. More information on when the bike will
be on public display will be released in the coming months.
Thunder Road Tours are coming to
the February Social meeting: owners
Andy Male and Jenny Belcher will tell
us about their company that operates in Lanjaron, south of Grenada in
Spain. They offer a complete package
holiday that includes Harley hire,
hotel, guided tours, airport transfer,
everything. All you need to do is
book the flights!
Check out their website on
www.thunderroadtours.com
Looking for something a bit different? The Thundersprint Festival of Motorcycling will this year be held at Darley Moor Race
Circuit in Derbyshire.
Previously held in Northwich town centre, it moved out to Anglesey in 2013, but is now at the race circuit near Ashbourne.
The dates are 10th/11th May.
There will be parade rides, actual racing, loads of entertainment and vendors, food and drinks and (weather permitting) an
RAF Spitfire aerobatic display. It’s a nice ride out to the event too.
Pre-booked tickets are only £5 and Camping on site is available. More information on www.thundersprint.com
The Poachers, Bamber Bridge,PR5 6BA
This is the location for our meetings. It is easy to find; diagonally opposite
B&Q. Great Food at good prices!
HOG MEMBERSHIP
Don’t forget that to be a member
of Red Rose Chapter you must
also be a member of HOG!
2014:
May 2-5th Cider Rally (bridgewaterhog.co.uk)
May 23-26th Big Brum Bash (bigbrumbash.co.uk)
June 6-8th The Gathering (clydevalleyhog.net)
July 3-6 Wake the Lakes!
July 24-27 East of England Rally (fenlandershog.com)
August 1-3 South of England Rally (sofer.uk.com)
August 22-25 Thunder in the Glens
CIDER RALLY BACK ON TRACK
GOOD NEWS!
The Sand Bay Holiday Resort, venue for Bridgewater HOG’s popular
Cider Rally has been bought by Pontin’s, and once again, rally bookings are being taken. A large contingent of Red Rose Chapter members are attending this year. Are you booked? Go to Bridgewaterhog.co.uk and get your ticket!
This year’s theme is “Beach Party” - so get out those mankinis, guys!
North Lakes Passes