may 2013

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www.chico-hog.com
may 2013
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Inside
Page 2……………………………....Director’s Report
Page 8-9...……….……....…...….HOGs in Action
This
Page 3-5………………………...…..Meeting Minutes
Page 10-11.…...Safety Officer report
Page 6-7…………………….………..Events Calendar
Page 12-13..…………………....Ride/Event Flyers
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This newsletter is a nonprofit monthly publication and serves Chico Chapter Harley Owners Group members. Articles may be submitted to
Chico Chapter News, c/o Hall’s Harley Davidson, 1501 Mangrove Ave., Chico, CA 95926 or via email to the editor at [email protected].
Deadline for submitting articles is the Saturday following the meeting. Contents of this newsletter are by and for Chico Chapter HOG members and are subject to the discretion of the editor and sponsor.
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2013 Officers
Director’s Report by George Rainsbarger
& Staff
Director
Hello Everyone:
George Rainsbarger
872-7437
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Assistant Director
Mick Nantell
Hope everyone is enjoying this great weather and enjoying this riding season.
We had our May chapter meeting at Scotty’s Landing and while the attendance
may have been lean, I believe it was the best weather we’ve had there in years.
591-9221
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Secretary
Tammy Meigs
Our June chapter meeting will be held at Hall’s Harley Davidson (June 19th)
and will also be chapter picture night. Also, arrive early (6:00 pm or so), as we
will be providing dinner for everyone that evening.
345-5539
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Treasurer
Melanie Duensing
Continue to watch the newsletter, website and flyers posted at Hall’s for upcoming chapter rides. Let’s ride and continue to have fun this year.
891-5508
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Activities Officer
Ride Safe!!
Larry Kazee
892-2142
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Safety Officer
Roger Duensing
George Rainsbarger Jr.
Director
591-2095
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Webmaster
Cathy Twilley
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443-614-3848
[email protected]
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Editor/Photographer
Jim Kaye
521-6744
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[email protected]
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Meeting Minutes by Tammy Meigs
Road Captains
Head Road Captain
Pete Porter
Rick Barrett
Ron Holt
Larry Kazee
Mike Bruggeman
Bob Meecham
Jim Kaye
Chico California HOG Chapter #0203
809-2353
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General Meeting Minutes
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345-3202
864-3370
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892-2142
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680-2257
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228-6615
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521-6744
(All primary officers are also road captains)
5-15-13
Director: At 7:01 p.m. George Rainsbarger welcomed 27 members and guests to a beautiful
night at Scotty’s Landing. He invited new members and guests to introduce themselves. We
met new members Dan Furr and Mike King as well as guest Judy Moroney, director of the
Redding HOG chapter. At this point, George asked Judy to talk about the Redding HOG Poker Run scheduled for May 25th. She said the route is similar to last year ending in French
Gulch. They are serving pulled pork for lunch and will award prizes for high and low hands
Sponsor
and club participation. She has registration forms here tonight and will take them with your
Hall’s Harley
$25 per person. If you don’t have cash tonight, she will take your name so that you get the
$25 rate the day of the event.
Davidson
1501 Mangrove Ave
Assistant Director: Mick Nantell told us about the North meets South ride the Mt. Diablo HOG
Chico, CA 95926
chapter is having Memorial Day weekend. Flyers are available at Hall’s H-D. Pete Porter said
Phone: (530) 893-1918
Fax: (530) 893-1965
he is going so if anyone wants to ride with him, let him know. He’s staying at the Hilton in
Concord and there is a dinner/dance Saturday night.
Treasurer: Melanie Duensing reported our checkbook balance.
www.hallsharley.com
Secretary: Tammy Meigs reminded everyone to sign the sign-in sheet.
Safety Officer: Roger Duensing reminded us of the importance of staying hydrated while rid-
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ing. With the hot weather fast approaching, we should take water with us as well as drink it
often during the day. Alcohol and wind also dehydrate us so keep that in mind.
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Other important numbers
Activities Officer: Larry Kazee gave 2 volunteer stars each to Robin Matson and Mike Bruggeman for the Redwood Ride and the Cinco de Mayo Ride. Jim Kaye received his General
National HOG
800-258-2464
patch for the Yuba City Poker Run.
Dealer Locator
800-558-2001
Upcoming rides includeMay 25th: Redding HOG Poker Run, Alan & Tammy Meigs, meet 7:00 a.m. leave
Road Conditions
California
800-427-7623
7:30 a.m.
Nevada
702-791-1313
June 15th: Lake Francis ride, Dave Torres, meet 10:00 a.m., leave 10:30 a.m.
Weather
California
Nevada
June 22nd: Hall’s H-D Hot Wings Cook-off, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
221-5613
702-793-1300
Cardiac Cruise 2013: “Uncle Bob” Meacham, on your own.
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Meeting Minutes continued by Tammy Meigs
Dinner next week (Wednesday, May 22nd) is at Burger Hut on Cohasset Road at Lassen Avenue at 6:30 p.m.
Larry has also been in contact with former members Cindy and Swanny Swanson. They have joined the Phoenix, Oregon,
HOG chapter. Their chapter has offered to take our chapter on a two day ride anytime this summer. They are not leading
us to the Lighthouse Run in Coos Bay Oregon. If anyone is interested in going, Judy Moroney offered that the Coos Bay
dealer “puts on a hell of a show”.
Sponsor: Ron Hall said he didn’t have much. His Hot Wings Cook-off is on June 22nd and there will not be any ‘hot legs’
bikini wash this year L.
Ron also relayed the passing of his former employee Brad Murdoch. He leaves behind his wife, Sara, and two young
boys, Chance and Cash. His memorial service is this Saturday in Arbuckle. Melanie said she and Roger had visited Brad
the day before he passed. She was able to coax a smile out of him.
Webmaster: Cathy Twilley was not is attendance.
Editor: Jim Kaye said he had nothing to report. George solicited a round of applause for the job Jim has been doing on the
newsletter.
Old Business: The summer meeting locations were again announcedJune: Hall’s H-D for chapter membership drive and Wings of Eagles donation. “Just Jim” Kaye will be out of town
for our chapter photo, but a replacement photographer will be there. There will be burgers and beverages provided.
July: Don Legg Memorial Ride to Riverfront Park in Oroville.
August: Scooter’s Café on Highway 70.
September: Willows (location TBA).
George discussed the Nation of Patriots Ride this summer. We’ll receive the flag from Sacramento HOG on July 31 st and
escort the flag to Redding on August 1st. There was some discussion on changing the routes but no decisions were made.
If anyone has any creative ideas regarding this event, talk to George.
George asked if anyone wanted to buy Redding Poker Run tickets or give Judy your name, please do so now so she can
be on her way. Alan Meigs said that his flyer for the ride to the Redding Poker Run has their registration form on the back.
“Coach” Mike Bruggeman introduced a prospective member he met in the parking lot, Richard Ickes. He went on to tell us
about an incident he and Robin had with Mick. They gave Mick a card and a detail kit to make up for it.
Dave “Not Ron” Torres talked about his Father’s Day Lake Francis ride.
Alan Meigs acknowledged those members that donated or gathered raffle prizes for the SPR. Donors included- Larry
and Cynthia Horn, Pam Hileski, Dave Torres, Jim Kaye, George and Vi Rainsbarger, Bob and Cathy Huss, Mike Bruggeman, Robin Matson, Melanie and Roger Duensing, Dick Wilson and himself. Gatherers included- Larry Horn, Mick
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Meeting Minutes continued by Tammy Meigs
Nantell, Tammy Meigs, Cliff and Diane Rose, Pam Hileski, and himself. THANK YOU to all for your efforts.
Melanie read an email she had received from former member Nolen Davis regarding his wife Becky’s condition (she had a
stroke recently). She’s showing signs of improvement, but she is still paralyzed on her right side. He has hope for a good
recovery, but will probably not be 100%. She’s in Redding at a long term acute care facility. He visits her on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Melanie suggested that we ride to Redding on a Sunday when Nolen is there and
visit. A card was sent soon after her stroke.
Melanie told us that the profit made on the Spring Poker Run (SPR) that we donate to Wings of Eagles was pretty small
this year. Discussion ensued about the lack of participation of volunteers and attendees (only 37 of 165 were Chico HOG
members). Do we need to make some changes? Do we want to stop doing the SPR? This topic will be discussed again
at the July meeting. Please think about this and come ready to talk.
Open Forum:
Priscilla Reed told a joke.
George and Mick raffled off 13 prizes.
50/50 drawing: Dan Furr and Diane Allen-Rose each won $25.
The chapter dinner next week, Wednesday May 22nd, is at Burger Hut on Cohasset Road at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting next month, June 19th, is at Hall’s H-D for dinner, chapter photo and Wings of Eagles presentation.
Meeting adjourned at 8:11p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Meigs
Chapter Secretary, Chico CA HOG #0203
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Hogs in action
Five bikes and a cage……..this
seems to be the theme for the
third northern California poker
run in a row attended by Chico
HOG members.
At right– Long shadows paint the pavement as
HOG members make an early morning trip up
Highway 99 just north of Chico.
Bottom right– Old Glory hangs proud on the
back of Alan Meigs’ bike and is a reminder that
Memorial day is just around the corner.
Below– Chico HOG members pose in front of
the Shasta Dam near the fourth poker run stop.
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Hogs in action
Top left– Marty S. heads into French
Gulch where the final stop for the run
was held.
Above– HOG bikes are lined up at a
rest stop during the ride.
Left– Veterans of the military were
recognized by fellow riders.
On the front page– Marty S. crosses
the Keswick Dam in route to French
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Safety Director’s Report by Roger Duensing
10 Biker Safety Rules You can Live By Part 2
Continued from April’s Tale-Pipes
5: Leave Enough Space
One of the biggest mistakes drivers and motorcycle riders make is not leaving enough stopping distance for bikes.
While it’s true that since bikes are smaller and lighter than cars, they need less space to stop and maneuver, they still
need more than you might think.
Anti-lock brakes are still relatively new on many bikes, and older models don’t have them. That means that bikers can’t
just slam on the brakes like a driver could. Their wheels would lock up, they’d lose control, the bike would drop and
they’d go for an asphalt slide. Practice stops on your bike in a safe environment and know how much space you need.
Then, make sure you give yourself that much space in traffic. Leave a generous following distance between your bike
and the vehicle in front of you, and try to keep an escape route open to the side (onto the road shoulder, for example) if
you can’t stop in time.
4: Watch the Weather
Because they aren’t as stable as cars, riding a bike in the rain is much riskier than driving a car. With only two wheels,
you have half the traction of a car. Plus, without windshield wipers, your visibility is compromised. Finally, riding
through the driving rain can hurt.
When you’re preparing to go for a ride, check the weather. If heavy rain, snow or ice is predicted, leave the bike at
home. If you absolutely must ride in the rain, don’t ride right after the storm starts. When rain first hits the road, it
brings up oil and other residue, making the road extremely slippery. If you wait a while, the rain will wash away the oil
and slick stuff it brought up. Give the rain time to clear the road for you. Then, when you’re on your way, be extra cautious. Go slowly, leave plenty of space for stopping, and if the weather gets worse, stop and wait it out.
3: Educate Your Passengers
Part of the fun of having a bike is having someone on the back. Having a passenger with their arms around you as you
cruise the open road can be quite romantic (picture Dave T. on the back of Rodger D’s bike here). But your passenger
has a part to play in keeping both of you safe.
Make sure anyone you carry on your bike has the right gear. Like you, they should wear sturdy shoes and protective
clothes. You should also practice having a passenger, especially if they’re bigger than you (loose romantic vision here),
in a safe place, like a parking lot. That
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will get you used to having the extra weight on the bike and the passenger used to how the bike feels, and how they
need to move with you in various maneuvers. Make sure your passenger knows not to distract you, and what things like
stopping and turning on a bike feel like, so they won’t panic.
2: Look Twice
This tip is more for drivers than bikers, but it’s so important that it’s worth mentioning here: Look for motorcycles.
Motorcycles are small and tough to see. That means many drivers miss them, causing collisions that are often fatal to
the motorcycle rider.
Keep your eyes and ears open for motorcycles. Lots of bikes have loud exhaust systems specifically to draw drivers’
attention. Use that to your advantage. But you still need to look out for quiet bikes. Look twice before changing lanes,
and always check your blind spot. A bike may be there. Also, before pulling into traffic, look for motorcycles. They’re
harder to spot than cars, but taking an extra second to look could save someone’s life.
For riders, look twice is still a good rule to follow. Never assume that a driver sees you. Ride defensively and take responsibility for staying safe around cars.
1: Wear a Helmet
The most important thing you can do to stay safe on a motorcycle is wear a helmet. Helmets protect your head, and
head injuries are the leading cause of death for motorcycle riders. Your brain just wasn’t meant to be exposed.
Of course, wearing a helmet isn’t enough. You need to wear the right helmet. Lots of places sell novelty helmets that
look good but don’t protect you. Look for a Department of Transportation-approved helmet. Those helmets have been
tested and provide a minimum standard of protection.
Make sure your helmet fits properly. It shouldn’t be too tight or too loose. It shouldn’t obstruct your vision, but it
should cover most of your head. For more protection, opt for a full-face helmet with protection all the way around. A
simple windshield can at least protect your face from bugs, rocks and rain, but a full-face helmet will have a piece that
goes around your chin, so your face won’t make contact with the road.
Even if you ignore every other motorcycle safety tip, wear a helmet.
Adapted from a post written by Jamie Page Deaton.
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