Why do you ride?????????????????????

WHY DO I RIDE? ONE MAN’S STORY
Jack Morgan
Whether you ride solo or with an organized group,
the concept of our passion for the sport of
motorcycling is the same. The feeling of freedom
on the open road be it on a back road or highway is
something some will never experience. As the
saying goes “It's not the destination, it's the
journey”, and what a journey it has been.
I look back at my early years of riding and
remember how a late afternoon ride took away the
stress of another hectic work day. For a short time I
was relieved of my responsibility as a productive
member of society and transformed into a sort of
rebel without a cause, a temporary escape if you
will for just a few precious hours. Some of my
friends had a cocktail or two, some had a little more
non-conventional ways of relaxing, mine was my
ride. Running through the gears up river road with
the wind in my face and the breeze on my knees, I
could feel the tension in my neck and head subside.
That blast up the river on the Pa side, crossing over
into NJ and back home again, helped me cope with
another day of going to work, paying the bills and
taking care of business.
Living the “American Dream” does have its
drawbacks. Getting married, buying a home and
raising children soon took top priority. Working
more and having less time to ride soon led to
closing of another chapter of my life and the sale of
my first Harley. Gone but not forgotten O'faithful
steed. Although I no longer had one to ride, every
time I heard the sound of those V-Twins growling as
they motored down the highway, it rekindled in me
the passion I had for these beasts in my younger
days. “You can take the boy out of the country
but you can't take the country out of the boy”. I
promised myself, when the time was right, I
would ride again.
After a long sabbatical, a gift certificate to rent
led to the purchase of the latest addition to my
Iron Horse stable and I was back in the saddle,
only now I don't ride alone. My wife, with no
prior ambition to throw her leg over the seat, has
embraced my passion of riding and joined me on
the open road. We have enjoyed many hours of
exploring the beautiful roads of NJ and the
neighboring states, viewing these roads that we
have traveled so many times before with a whole
new appreciation. The smell of the woods,
flowers and the other wonders of nature you
can't get while cooped up in the confines of a
four wheeled cage. The unobstructed views of
lakes and mountains as we wheel down these
roads are indescribable, and the wind in your
face as you motor on just added to the
experience.
Another chapter in the “Life and Times” opens
with the joining of a motorcycle group. First
myself and later on, my riding partner. The
atmosphere was inviting and we soon felt like we
were a member of an extended family, not just a
number or name in a group setting. These group
rides have taken us to rallies, wineries and
historic destinations that wow the senses and
boggle the mind. Our latest, a ride from Miami to
Key West. Such a beautiful country we live in
and visiting from the seat of my motorcycle just
makes it more so. The above are my reasons,
the burning question in my mind.....................
Why do you ride?????????????????????
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME 2013
NAMED
Courtesy of the Pro Riders Marketing
February 27, 2013
The
Sturgis
Motorcycle
Museum & Hall of Fame is
pleased to announce the
2013 inductees into the
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum
Hall of Fame and the
Freedom Fighters Hall of
Fame.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to
recognize individuals or groups who have made a
long term positive impact on the motorcycle
community. The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
recognizes
the
commitment
and
sacrifices
individuals across the nation, and world, have
made to protect the rights of motorcyclists. For
2013, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of
Fame will honor one Freedom Fighter and induct
five
into
the
Sturgis
Hall
of
Fame.
“Still” Ray Fitzgerald – Freedom Fighters Hall of
Fame – “Still” Ray Fitzgerald first became involved
in motorcyclist rights when he lived in Nevada. He
was a charter member of the Nevada Association
of Concerned Motorcyclists and worked through
that
organization
to
support
candidates
sympathetic to motorcycle causes. Later, when he
moved to Arizona, Fitzgerald helped to successfully
build a number of ABATE chapters in that state.
He’s served as an officer of ABATE of Arizona, and
was the Motorcycle Rights Foundation’s first
Sustaining Motorcycle Club Representative. He has
been awarded the MRF Presidents Silver Cup and
the organization’s most prestigious award, the
John “Farmer” Eggers award for efforts supporting
the mission of the MRF. Ray serves as president of
The Journeymen’s Motorcycle Club, and chairman
of
the
Arizona
Confederation
of
Clubs.
Russ Brown – Russ Brown has been involved in
the motorcycle community for more than 35 years,
championing motorcycle rights and serving as an
attorney for motorcyclists. He created BAM, a free
breakdown and legal assistance service for
motorcyclists. BAM currently has close to two
million members. The program is a volunteer effort
in which members are available to assist each
other in the event of a breakdown or other
emergency roadside need. BAM is available to
members and non-members 24-hours-a-day.
Brown has spearheaded other efforts in the
motorcycle world, too. His most recent effort is a
new “Keep Me Alive, Don’t Text and Drive”
campaign to encourage safe driving habits in an
effort to keep motorcycle riders safe.
Rick Fairless – Rick spent 20 years in the paint
industry working for the Glidden Paint Co. At 19
years old Rick started out in the downtown Dallas
warehouse pulling paint orders. Through the
years Rick worked his way up the ladder to store
manager & then to the #1 sales rep in the
country. But his real love was always riding &
building custom motorcycles. So, he left a
lucrative career and took a chance on opening his
own motorcycle shop - an Easyriders franchise in
Dallas. It was 1996, and Rick wanted his shop to
be more than just a motorcycle shop - he wanted
a destination for all motorcycle enthusiasts,
regardless of what kind of motorcycle they rode
or even if they rode a motorcycle at all, so he
added Strokers Ice House Bar & Grill. In 2002,
Easyriders ended its franchise program so Rick
changed the name of his shop to Strokers Dallas.
Since then, he's added Strokers Ink, a tattoo and
piercing parlor & RF Custom Parts. On weekends,
Rick’s Strokers Dallas “Empire” will welcome
between 1,000 and 2,000 people. Besides being a
successful business owner, Rick is a master bike
builder, columnist for two national magazines,
hosts his own radio show, is a motivational
speaker and a family man. Rick's custom
motorcycles have been featured in many
magazines around the world & numerous and
television
shows.
Bill Gikling (J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding
Achievement Award) – Bill Gikling grew up in
Rapid City and spent as much time as he could
around motorcycles. He worked at the local
Honda dealership, and rode in all the local races,
hill climbs and other events. In 1977, he scraped
together enough money to purchase North West
Sports – a Yamaha and Harley-Davidson
dealership. For the next 20 years, he grew the
dealership before splitting the Harley-Davidson
and Yamaha Divisions into two separate
dealerships. Over the years, Bill worked with
Pappy Hoel to start the White Plate Flat Trackers
and the original museum & Hall of Fame in
Sturgis. He also worked with the Harley-Davidson
Motor Company to get them more involved in the
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Bill sold the HarleyDavidson stores in Rapid City and Sturgis in
2000, but still works with his son Todd at Black
Hills Power Sports in Rapid City. He still loves to
ride and participates in rides from Japan to
Australia.
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE
(continued)
HALL
OF
FAME
Marjoe Gortner – Marjoe Gortner probably did
more than any other person in more than a decade
to change the perception of motorcycling and to
enhance the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally when he
organized the 2000 television show called “Sturgis:
The Great Ride.” The show recorded a ride that
began at Peter Fonda’s ranch in Montana and
ended at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. It not only
followed the ride, but also featured numerous
other rally experiences including a one-of-a-kind
daredevil jump by Robbie Knievel through the
Chip’s stage. The show was the very first
motorcycle related show to be broadcast on a nonsports oriented channel when it debuted on the
Travel Channel. It was broadcast repeatedly for
three years and was the most watched show on
the Travel Channel for more than two years. It was
also only the beginning of television shows that
brought the motorcycling experience to a wider
audience than ever before. Marjoe has been
involved
in
film-making,
acting,
television
documentaries and charitable fundraising for many
years.
Lonnie Isam, Sr. – Lonnie Isam, Sr. is a wellknown expert in the history of antique American
motorcycles and has bought, sold, collected and
restored hundreds of them. His passion for
performance Harley drag racing spans over 3
decades. He used his knowledge gained by racing
to help bring the sport to what it is today. He
started a motorcycle shop in Houston called
Competition Motorcycles which became well known
in the world of vintage motorcycles and
performance drag racing. Lonnie traveled to the
Black Hills and fell in love with the area, so he
decided to move to Sturgis. He brought one of his
manufacturing
companies
–
Competition
Distributing Inc. – specializing in design and
manufacture of correct reproduction parts for pre1936 Harley-Davidson and other early American
motorcycles. This combination has resulted in
thousands of customers all over the world. Lonnie
has been committed to the growth of the
community of Sturgis through his work with the
Sturgis Economic Development Corporation, the
Future
Sturgis
project
and
a
downtown
redevelopment committee.
The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Induction Breakfast is scheduled on Wednesday,
August 7 at 9:00 a.m. at The Lodge at Deadwood
in Deadwood, SD.
June 3-8
WHAT IS AMERICADE?
http://www.americade.com/index.php?option=com_content&v
iew=article&id=172&Itemid=355
Americade has become the world's largest multibrand motorcycle touring rally. Local estimates
indicate it attracts 50,000-100,000 annually.
It's a convention of tourers, sport-tourers and
cruising motorcycles enjoying a week-long
festival of motorcycling, including guided tours in
the beautiful Adirondack Park, and the Green
Mountains of Vermont.
Americade also includes two massive trade shows
with nearly 250 vendors, demos and displays
from most major motorcycle manufacturers,
catered boat cruises, exclusive rodeos, stunt
shows, laser shows, comedy clubs and much,
much more.
To participate, most attendees register for a fullweek wristband, giving them access to the trade
shows, the demos and displays, Americade’s
headquarters where many events take place and
much more.
Americade is a gathering of friendly, fun-loving
folks, for whom motorcycling is a social hobby,
but not some form of rebellion. It's NOT the place
for shows of speed, hostile attitudes, or illegally
loud motorcycles. Americade supports the AMA
position that "Loud Pipes Risk Rights".
AUDIT
COMMITTEE
A great big thank
you
to
Charity
Felix, Fran Horan and
Nick Nickelson for taking three
hours
out of their weekend to complete the 2012 audit
for WCR.
NEW AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME
EXHIBIT FEATURES MOTORCYCLE ART
AMA Communications | Posted March 07,
2013 Pickerington, OH
More than two dozen artists are celebrating the
spirit, excitement and adventure of motorcycling
through fine art in a new exhibit at the AMA
Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio,
titled "2 Wheels + Motor, A Fine Art Exhibition."
The exhibit, which begins in late March, includes
art
created
by
mixed-media
specialists,
photographers, sculptors, painters, illustrators,
jewelers and potters. They're showcasing some of
their finest pieces in what promises to be one of
the most heart-stirring and captivating exhibits of
motorcycling-related art in the nation.
"Writer Thomas Merton said, 'Art enables us to find
ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time,'"
said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the
American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which
oversees the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. "Well,
the same is true with motorcycling. So the
combination of motorcycling, unique images and
stunning
artworks
into
a
one-of-a-kind
motorcycling art exhibit is certain to inspire
everyone who sees it.
"We are very fortunate to have so many talented
artists taking part in this new exhibit," Heininger
added. "Several of the artworks have been created
specifically for this exhibit, so there will be many
fresh interpretations of motorcycling in various art
forms. I'm very excited about this new addition to
the
AMA
Motorcycle
Hall
of
Fame."
"2 Wheels + Motor, A Fine Art Exhibition" follows
the recently concluded "30-Year Ride: Honda's
Ohio-made Motorcycles," which showcased the 30
years of Honda motorcycle production in
Marysville, Ohio, from the CR250 motocrosser to
the Gold Wing tourer.
The main hall of the facility showcases the AMA
Motorcycle Hall of Fame, highlighting the people
who have made significant contributions to all
aspects of American motorcycling. Also on display
is the popular exhibit "Dirt-Track! All-American
Motorcycle Racing" that celebrates the storied
history of men and machines battling on the dirt
oval
.
The new art exhibit will be completely installed by
the end of March. Many Columbus, Ohio-area
artists are taking part in the exhibit. Among the
artists are: Matthew Anderle, sculptor; Dave
Argento, illustrator; Wes Baker, painter; Dale
Bert, painter; Don Bradley, illustrator; Bernardo
Corman, sculptor; Katherine Crowley, painter;
Manon Elder, painter; Ken Goodson, painter;
Kathy Grace, potter; Walt Herman, sculptor; Eric
Herrmann, painter and Frank Kletschkus,
photographer.
Also on display are works by Jack Knight, painter;
Frank Laskowski, mixed-media; Lory Lockwood,
painter; Jongseok Oh, sculptor; Kraig Richard,
sculptor; Tim Rietenbach, sculptor; Guenever
Schwien, painter; Siege, painter; Ric Stewart,
sculptor; Mary Watt Yeadon, painter; Reed White,
painter; Keith Winter, illustrator; Kristi Kloss,
jeweler; Matthew Anderle, sculptor; Steve
Posson, sculptor; David Uhl, painter; Harry Miller,
illustrator; Joe Autry, sculptor; Josh Culver,
sculptor; Patrick Jilbert, painter; Jacqui VanHam,
sculptor; Ron Jasin, illustrator; Brad White,
sculptor; Jeff Gaither, painter and Jeral Tidwell,
painter.
For more information, call the AMA Motorcycle
Hall of Fame at (614) 856-2222 or go to
www.motorcyclemuseum.org
July 19-21, 2013
Start Your Engines and Cruise! Carlisle Bike Fest
is a few months out but that doesn't mean you
can't start planning now. Coming to Carlisle is
more than a destination, it is a journey. Cruise
the scenic Cumberland Valley en route to the
mid-Atlantic's premier bike-themed event. We'll
have special guests, displays and games just for
you, plus with scenic miles of local and regional
roads, your options to ride are endless. Circle July
19-21 on your calendar and we'll see you then!
http://www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/bikefest
/
THE INVISIBLE MOTORCYCLE
Hamilton HOGwire April, 2006 Archives
Ray Ulrich, Safety Officer
How often have you heard someone say “that
driver looked right at me and cut me off”? I’m
sure that every one of us has had that happen to
us.
You have to ask yourself, why did that
@**%&+ almost hit me?
My bike is made of steel and rubber; it has paint,
chrome, lights and makes noise.
And it even
shows up in pictures.
What am I…..invisible?
Maybe you are.
As the traffic in New Jersey gets more congested
and people are in a hurry to get where they want
to go, they don’t take the time to look in their
mirrors or check the blind spots before they
change lanes or pass through intersections.
Touring models have a whole host of lighting
options.
Like an “Electra Glo” light rail –
P/N90531-93. A rear bumper light kit P/N9209103. All of these items will allow greater visilbility
and safety.
One of our members, Bill “Wheelz” Morgan has a
real neat aftermarket LED light kit for the rear of
the motorcycle. It is visible for a long distance.
Anything you can do to make yourself more
visible and let other drivers know you are there
will make your ride safer.
During the winter months when most of us have
our rides tucked in, it’s a good time to add those
safety accessories and perform that maintenance
we could not get to during the riding months.
Ride safe and be seen!
QUOTABLE QUOTES
Most drivers are looking for cars and trucks. They
forget that motorcycles also occupy the roads.
Unless they ride a motorcycle, they are aware of
how motorcycle riders react and operate their
bikes; motorcycles don’t register in their brains.
Other times, there are situations where the driver
of the car or truck actually cannot see you.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NTSA) over two thirds of
car/motorcycle crashes are caused by drivers or
cars.
So the question is what can I do so I am not
invisible? All modern motorcycles have “always on
headlights”. If you have passing lamps on your
Harley, put them on. Try to make eye contact with
the driver of the car or truck that is at the inter
section or alongside of you. If you can’t, use your
horn to let them know you are there.
Use your signals to show your intensions to other
vehicles around you. Wear reflective clothing or
patches. Flash your brake light when you stop at
intersections. Let the traffic approaching you from
behind know you are there.
Get a brake light kit.
This will enhance your
primary light and increase safety. For the Dyna
and Softail models there is a new auxiliary brake
and tail lamp that goes on the sissy bar – P/N
59429-04. Or you can turn your turn signals into
brake lights with a conversion kit; P/N91698-02 for
the Dyna and P/N6816-00 or 91699-99A for
Softails.
BOWLING
I want to thank everyone who
supported
the
Bowling
Fundraiser on Sunday, March
10th. Everyone had a great
time!
Six
brave
souls
even
played laser tag which turned
out to be pretty awesome. If you have never
done it you should give it a try since there is no
extra charge -- I don't think any of us had ever
played before which made it even more fun.
Maybe next year we'll hopefully have more Ninja
Warriors playing.
Mary Singer
TOP TEN TIRE TIPS
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/tire_facts/viewall.html
Submitted by Stephen Lotter
1. Air It Out: Check tire pressure every chance
you get. There's probably no
simpler
procedure
that's
more important and more
ignored by bikers of every
stripe. The air, not the
carcass, supports the bike,
and under inflation is a tire's
number one enemy. (Make
sure the tires are cool when you take the reading.)
For a better traction in wet conditions, increase
pressures by about 10 percent. Unsure of what the
pressure is supposed to be? Look for a sticker
somewhere on the bike. It is also probably on the
VIN (serial number) plate hear the steering head
with the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) information.
2. Step in Line: Pay close attention to alignment-shaft drive bikes have no adjustment, but if you
have a chain or belt, check the position of your
tires. Proper alignment ensures better handling
and longer wear.
3. Steady, Now: Although it primarily affects
handling, improper balance can also shorten a
tire's life. Check it after 500 or 1000 miles of use.
4. Top It Off: The valve stem cap should be
securely fastened on the stem, because it's an
important part of your tire's sealing system. It'll
give you extra security at high speeds, when
centrifugal force can conspire to open the valve
inside the stem.
5.
Soap
It
Up: Most
tire
manufacturers
recommend that the only substance used to keep
rubber shiny should be good old soap and water.
Many alleged protectants actually promote
premature cracking and finish deterioration. Make
sure you wipe off any lube, brake fluid or gas
promptly, too.
6. Look Before You Crank: Before you saddle up,
take a moment to visually inspect your tires. We
can't tell you how many times we've pulled out
screws or nails before a ride, thus preventing
almost certain tire failure. Once you're on the road,
it'll be too late.
7. Stay Smooth: This is common sense--avoid
potholes and sharp objects on the road that can
compromise your tire's integrity. The same goes
for curbs.
8. Don't Mix and Match: Never run two tires of
differing construction. We can't stress this
enough, and this rule applies to bias-plies vs.
radials as well as tubeless and tube-type tires-even bias-ply vs. bias-belted tires. The results
can be disastrous.
9. Scuff 'Em Up: Optimal grip is obtained only
after the tread surface has been ridden on, so go
into those first few twisties with a bit of caution.
The suggested break-in distance is usually 100 or
so miles. After that, check the tire's pressure
again!
10. Don't Scrimp: If you replace your tires,
make sure you replace the tubes, too. Some
manufacturers even recommend that you change
both tires at the same time, even if they wear
differently.
GUIDELINES FOR PHOTO SUBMISSIONS
When attending a WCR event or if you have
photos to share with the club on the WCR
website, please follow these guidelines for
submitting your photos:
▪ Review your photos and submit no more than
twenty
▪ Send them to
[email protected]
Charlie
via
e-mail
at
▪ If you prefer to send your photos via Drop Box
(https://www.dropbox.com/) (usually e-mail will
not accept more than 5 pictures at a time) sign
up as a user at dropbox.com and follow the
directions. After uploading your photos share
them with Charlie (dropbox will send me an email).
If you have any questions, please contact Charlie
([email protected]).
Thanks for all of your help in sharing the story of
our events in pictures with fellow club members!
Charlie Holbrook
THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT TOUR
August 17-24, 2013
ROAR TO
RESTORE THE
SHORE
HURRICANE
SANDY BENEFIT
RUN
Saturday, May
18th
http://www.cyclefish.com/event/20394/
WCR will be heading to this event with Stan
leading the ride. Check the WCR calendar for
details.
“Roar to Restore the Shore” is a motorcycle run
through some of the hardest hit parts of the
Jersey Shore. The run will start in Keyport, NJ at
American Legion Drive along the waterfront in the
municipal parking lot. All are welcome!
Check in at 11AM; departs 1PM sharp
WCR has 24 members signed up and a total of 16 bikes
for the “Land of Enchantment Tour. If you are interested
in attending, contact Dave at Great Eastern Motorcycle
Tours to check on availability.
www.greateasternmotorcycletours.com
Travel Insurance: Check out the Allianz website if you are
interested in purchasing travel insurance for the upcoming
WCR trip to New Mexico or for any of your travels.
www.aliancetravelinsurance.com
Additional Information:
Ancestral Pueblans at the Mesa Verde park that we
will be visiting.
http://www.nps.gov/meve/forteachers/upload/anc
estral_puebloans.pdf
$20 per rider; $15 per passenger
Run ends at the VFW Post 8867, 373 Adamston
Road, Brick, NJ
There will be vendors, dealers, food, beverages
and live music entertainment at the end of the
run.
All proceeds will go to benefit victims of Hurricane
Sandy.
The Pre-Registration form for riders is available
now!
https://sites.google.com/site/roartorestorethesho
re/home/rider-preregistration
www.durangotrain.com - This is the link to the
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - Also
part of the tour.
Links to info about the "Million Dollar Highway" and
"San Juan Scenic Byway" Both roads we will be
traveling on.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_550
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/places/million.ht
m
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan_Skyway_Sc
enic_Byway
‘
WELCOME NEW MEMBER!
Brett Hanson
Welcome to World Class Riders and hope to see
you on the road soon!
LIFE LESSONS FROM MOTORCYCLES
ONLINE COURSE
http://lizjansen.com/coaching/life-lessons-from-motorcycles-course
Motorcycles are expert teachers. They offer
freedom, independence and adventure. They ask
for nothing. Yet they demand courage, trust and
resilience. They connect us to community and to
who we are. They carry us to destinations deep
within ourselves, where the road is our own.
Using life lessons from motorcycles,
the road, as well as stories from
other travelers, this 5-week online
course will call forth your wisdom
and insights, leading you to gain a
new appreciation about who you
really are.
“Learning is finding out what you already know,
Doing is demonstrating that you know it, Teaching
is reminding others that they know it as well as
you do. We are all learners, doers, and teachers.”
Richard Bach, author of Jonathan Livingston
Seagull
Based on the topics introduced in Life Lessons from
Motorcycles: 12 Principles of Survival, each lesson
has been explored extensively in regular posts
since then. It’s now brought together in a new
format that facilitates deeper understanding and
application.
This course will methodically examine each of the
12 principles and guide you to new ways of
applying them to your own life. You will bring
lessons from the concrete road to your life’s road
in a meaningful and productive way.
Even if you have never been on a motorcycle, you
will grasp the concepts and be able to apply them
to your life immediately. This trip is your own!
I hope you will join me as we re-envision our
strengths, our role in the world and our power to
make a positive difference.
GEOCACHING ON A HARLEY: YOUR NEXT
REASON TO GET OUT AND RIDE
H.O.G.® Magazine 2013
Want another reason to ride? How about almost
two million. There are hidden treasures located
in every corner of the globe. All you need to
track them down are a GPS device and some oldfashioned sense of adventure.
What is Geocaching? Outdoor treasure hunting
using a GPS device. Participants navigate to a
specific set of coordinates, where a fellow
geocacher has hidden a “cache.”
What is a cache?
A small hidden container,
varying in size and appearance, from small film
canisters to fake rocks or bricks with secret
compartments. Typically it contains a small log
book to sign and sometimes other small items
that can be traded or tracked.
Cache Count. The first geocache was placed in
Portland, Oregon shortly after GPS first went live
on May 2, 2000. Since then, the number of
geocaches has surged to almost two million
worldwide, nearly doubling in just the past two
years.
The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is
now home to two geocaches. “Hill Climber” was
placed in 2008 by a geocacher when the Museum
first opened; “Harley Hopper” is brand new and
the first cache placed by the Motor Company.
Find out more information about geocaching at:
www.geocaching.com
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
This is from Liz Jansen who wrote the book
Women,
Motorcycles
and
the
Road
to
Empowerment.
Membership renewals are due.
Membership
renewal forms can be obtained at the general
meeting
or
on
the
website
at
www.worldclassriders.com.
Click on the link to more details about the 5 week
course online beginning April 9th. We'll take a deep
dive, looking at the lessons our motorcycles teach
us and applying them to our lives. Check it out
here.
This year’s dues are $25 for renewing members.
Please help the club by renewing as soon as
possible. You can either return the forms at the
monthly meeting or by mail to Mary Singer, 3272
Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619.
Submitted by Cheryl Dileo
At the last meeting Kevin Felix
fed the pig. To see what you
are missing, come out to the
next meeting.
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
John Hayes
William Liberto
John Meloney
Mary Singer
Normal Zboray
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The Facebook Like button is an integrated way to
obtain optimization for search engines and we can
grow our membership. So
Also if you could
and also the daily posts, this will help as well to
get the word out about us.
POLAR BEAR GRAND TOUR
http://www.polarbeargrandtour.com/rides.htm
April 7 – Sunday – Cheeburger, Cheeburger, 100
Reaville Avenue, Flemington, NJ
April 14 – Sunday – Cape May VFW Post #386
NJ, 419 Congress Street, Cape May, NJ
The space cushion is defined as the area you
create and maintain immediately around your
motorcycle and other vehicles that gives you
plenty of time and space to react to hazards.
Please contact Mary Singer to add your name to the
birthday list.
BUSINESS CARDS
Spread the word about the club. Obtain business
cards from Mike Dileo to hand out when talking
about WCR.
SEND US YOUR BUSINESS CARD
LET’S HELP EACH OTHER
In our group there are people of many
different professions. Many of us are
probably not aware of the different
skills of our members. When you
need something done, why not have
it done by people you know.
If you have a
business card that you would like published in the
newsletter, please give your card to Cookie
([email protected]).
CHAMBERLIN
Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
1274 Route 130 So.. PO Box 3900 Windsor, New Jersey 08561
INDIAN
MOTORCYCLE
RELEASES ALL-NEW
THUNDER TROKE 111
ENGINE
http://www.thunderpress.net/american-motorcycle-news/indianmotorcycle-releases-all-new-thunder-stroke-111engine/2013/03/11.htm/11
DAYTONA, FLA., MARCH 9—Indian Motorcycle
announced the all-new Thunder Stroke 111 engine
that will power the model year 2014 Indian
motorcycle on March 11 during Daytona Bike Week at
Dirty Harry’s Bar on Main Street. The Thunder Stroke
111 marks another milestone in the company’s drive
towards a full launch later this year under the
stewardship of Polaris Industries.
Phone 609.448.1848
Fax 609.4488683
William H. Chamberlin / Owner
Kaiser Electric Co., Inc.
License No.7379
JIM KAISER
PRESIDENT
92 Conover Road
609-443-7465
East Windsor, NJ 08520
Fax: 609-443-1428
[email protected]
Indian Motorcycle’s all-new Thunder Stroke 111
Since the April 2011 acquisition of Indian Motorcycle
by Polaris Industries, the company has made a
commitment of time, resources and passion into the
design of the all-new powerplant. The goal was to
capture the iconic design and styling aspects of the
112-year-old brand’s most historic models and fuse
that heritage with state-of-the-art technology and
progressive design elements. The new design reflects
an investment into searching the complete history of
Indian Motorcycle powertrain development, including
the review of volumes of historical documentation,
miles of riding vintage motorcycles, and studying and
dissecting a broad array of legendary Indian
Motorcycle models.
The Thunder Stroke 111 engine features a 111 c.i.
displacement and delivers more than 115 ft lbs of
torque from the 49-degree V-twin engine that marks
the first clean-sheet Indian Motorcycle engine design
in seven decades. With parallel pushrod tubes, finned
heads, down firing exhausts, left side air intake, and
the proportions and layout familiar to Indian
Motorcycle fans around the world, Indian believes the
Thunder Stroke 111 is sure to inspire both
experienced and new riders.
WCR GENERAL MEETING
The general membership meeting is held the 3 rd
Wednesday of each month from 7:00-9:00pm at the
Hamilton Elks Lodge and is open to Chapter Members
and guests.
Just a reminder, smoking and/or
consuming alcoholic beverages is not permitted
during chapter meetings. Talking on your cell phone
during the meeting is disruptive and disrespectful to
your fellow members.
Thank you for your
cooperation. New members are always welcome.
FREE GROUP RIDING SEMINAR
4/25, 5/23, 6/27, 7/25
http://www.harleydavidsonofoceancounty.com/
Join the free group riding class at Ocean County
Harley Davidson from 7-8PM.
Learn safety tips
when riding in groups; classroom session - no
motorcycle needed; professional instructors.
Mark your calendars for our annual bike show
supporting Anchor House. Registration forms are
available at the general membership meeting or
you
can
e-mail
Cookie
([email protected]).
Check the WCR
calendar for updated details.
UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS
April 6 – Saturday – Mt. Mitchell – 10AM – Lowes
April 17 – Wednesday – WCR Chapter Meeting –
7PM – Hamilton Elks Lodge
April 18 – Thursday – Bike Night at the Cabin
April 20 – Saturday – Goodfellows Restaurant
April 27 – Saturday – Side Pocket Billiards Fund
Raiser
April 28 – Sunday – Hancock Firehouse Breakfast
– 8:45AM – Lowes
May 4 – Saturday – Washington Rock State Park
– 10AM – Lowes
May 11 – Saturday – Nockamixon Lake Picnic –
10AM – Lowes
May 19 – Sunday – Mutter Museum – 10AM –
Lowes
May 25 – Saturday – Woody’s Restaurant
May 27 – Monday – Memorial Day Breakfast
May 31 – Friday – Raceway Park Super Nationals
Alert: August General Membership Meeting
has been rescheduled to the last Wednesday
of the month, August 28th!
Check the website for updates/changes to the
calendar.
WARMER WEATHER COMING SOON!
2013 WORLD CLASS RIDERS RIDE SCHEDULE
as of March 8, 2013
Date
April 6
April 18
April 20
April 27
April 28
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 19
May 25
May 27
May 31
June 1
June 2
June 8
June 15
June 23
June 26
June 29
June 30
July 6
July 7
July 13
July 20
July 27
August 4
August 10
August 17-24
August 24
August 31
September 5-8
September 7
September 29
October 6
October 20
November 11
Check the WCR website for changes.
Event
Mt. Mitchell
Bike Night at the Cabin
Goodfellow’s Restaurant
Side Pocket Billiards Fund Raiser
Haycock Firehouse Breakfast
Washington Rock State Park
Nockamixin Lake Picnic
Roar to Restore the Shore
Mutters Museum
Woody’s Restaurant
Memorial Day Breakfast Ride
Raceway Park Super Nationals
Burlington Bike Night
Voorhees State Park Picnic
Anchor House Hogs & Dogs
Cheese Steak Ride to Philadelphia
Trenton Thunder Baseball Game
Plumstead Grill
Clinton Museum & Shops
Waterman’s Crabhouse
Our Lady of Czestochowa
DWG Old Mind Road Picnic
Swartzwood Lake Boathouse Restaurant
Porterhouse Pub
Down to the Bone BBQ
Poker Run Hope Hose
Picnic Ride
New Mexico 8 Days
Hot Dog Johnny’s
WCR Picnic
NH Lakes Region 4 Days
Roar to the Shore
Haycock Firehouse Breakfast
Schnitzel Haus
Sunrise Mountain
Veteran’s Day Ride