IRUSA_Newsletter_November_2014

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NOVEMBER
Front Page News
 Front Page News
 Secretary’s Report
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 Founders Corner
 Birthdays
 Dave’s Safety Tip
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 Winner’s Circle
 Trivia & Fun Facts
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ur Christmas/Holiday Party is just around the corner! Our 2nd an‐
nual IRUSA Christmas/Holiday party is once again being held at Viva La Pasta in Simi Valley, Sunday December 21st @ noon. This is regularly voted one of the “Best Brunch’s” in Ventura County. Brunch features Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Cost of the brunch is $25.00 each (tax and gratuity included) for members and their guests. Dress is Holiday casual unless you’re just dying to pull out that tux and evening gown! It’s fun to see if we recognize everyone out of leather and without helmet hair! Please find Pam Sylvestre or Jodi to purchase your ckets and please bring your cket stub to the Brunch.  Today’s Ride
 Last Month’s Rides
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 Ride Calendar
 Our Officers
 Info on Overnighters
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 Ads & Classifieds
 Holiday Party Flyer
Secretary’s Report
Happy Holidays IRUSA! Christmas Brunch Sunday at noon, it’s a non riding event since all the lovely ladies will be dressed up! Contact Pam for ckets up un l the 20th, it’s an event you don’t want to miss! and only 3 or 4 Charter Member patches le . Rick has a newly designed IRUSA
patch for $30.00, get yours quick! Pismo was a success! Next overnighter is No‐
vember 8th and sure to be a blast! “Club Pins” should be in now! Main pin CPR training is in the works! Cost is is $6.00 and your one year anniversary $85.00 per person with a $5.00 dis‐ rocker is a gi from IRUSA! That’s it count for 13+ people. from my corner!! Wishing everyone the T‐shirts won’t be ordered again un l best for the Holidays! January 15th, 2015, there are extra hats Cyndi 2014
Oysters, Smoked Fish, Pastas, Veal, BBQ’d Ribs and Sausage, Chicken, Lox, Muffins, Sweet Rolls, Omelets, Eggs Benedict, Pies, Cakes, Juice, Coffee and of course Champagne and Lobster! — Page 1 —
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Make checks payable to Inde‐
pendent Riders and not IRUSA! Last year we had close to 50 members and guests and a great me was had by all!! Men bring your combs and la‐
dies your lips ck, we all know “Paparazzi Rick” will be there!! Look forward to seeing every‐
one December 21st @ noon! Cheers, Jodi PAGE 2
Founders Corner
Rick & Jodi ‐ Founders J
These rockers that a ach to the bo om of the “Club Pin” will say “1 Year” , “2 Year” and so odi and I are excited to tell our members that our “Club Pins” are finally in and we have them now for you to purchase! The pins are 1 1/2” wide and the purchase price is only $6.00 each. on. IRUSA is proud to be giving our members these rockers as a gi for showing their loyal‐
ty and being part of our family. These rockers will be given to members on your Anniversary Month for that year! These pins are die stamped and pewter in color with two holes at the bo om of the pin for a rocker to be a ached for each year that you are a member. These “Club Pins” are pre y cool, so purchase yours any me from Jodi or at our general mee ngs and rides, and start showing IRUSA pride! Birthdays
Let’s Take Some
Time And Wish Our
members
Happy Birthday
Leslie John Sandy Nicholas Dave's Safety Tip
Dave ‐ Safety Officer INDEPENDENT
NEWS
me to plan a route, so you don’t have to make so How to Make Yourself a Safer Rider Part Two many last‐minute correc ons. Force yourself to Sigh ng: technique will improve your slow‐speed riding. Failure to look ahead is one of the most common The Front Brake: look far ahead. Try it, you’ll be amazed how this errors with slow speed riding. A good way to Under normal condi ons, the front brake is an in‐
prac ce this is se ng up cones about four yards valuable tool for keeping your bike under control. and slaloming though them. Vary the distance However, at very low speeds while the front wheel between cones if your bike can’t make it. As you is turned, the front brake can be too strong to pro‐
are going between two cones, you should be vide a smooth stop. I tend not to use the front looking at the path you want to take in the next brake a very low speeds. The rear has more than gate, which should be about 3.0 to 5.0 yards enough power to stop you at these speeds, just be ahead. Many riders look 3.0 to 5.0 feet ahead careful not to shi around to get your foot on the which causes them to be shaky. Looking the pedal (if it isn’t already, as it should be), or you’ll proper distance ahead gives your mind enough upset the bike’s balance. Winner’s Circle
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Trivia
& Fun Facts
The FBI was the only organization not
to use Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.
Mike Ackerman
was happy he
showed up for
our
meeting
getting his free
ticket that won
him a $25 gas
card!
Mike S. Alan Mike Sylvestre walked away with a hand full of cash a er win‐
ning the 50/50 drawing! Looks like Gail is his new best friend! Alan is the most recent recipient for IRUSA’s Grem‐
lin Bell a er buy‐
ing his new Ulta Limited. In what year did police departments start
to use Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
Answer: 1907
Mike A. They were thought to be to loud for
their purposes.
Today’s Ride
Today we have a special treat for you.
We are splitting up todays ride in 3 parts.
First Mike Lin our Group Leader will be
leading us to Newcomb's Ranch where
we will be having lunch and hanging out in
the beautiful mountains.
Then for those who wish to continue on
Rick will take over the lead and we will
continue our ride up Angeles Crest for
another 33 miles of scenic mountain
roads before reaching our 2nd
destination in Wrightwood where we
will take a little break and enjoy some
beverages.
The 3rd leg of the ride for those iron
butt, hard core, members who are
tough enough to continue on will be
going to Victorville Harley-Davidson
where we will get a jump on our holiday shopping! Lol
Which ever part of todays ride you
take, or all 3 parts, this day will surely
be a fun one!
Last Month’s Rides
Our first ride of the month was to Carpenteria for their Avocado Festival. This
ride had a big turn out. There was live bands
and tons of food. Most of us had pizza and a
few had some bbq ribs. There were lots of
venders with arts and crafts to look at. As
always this was one of my favorite routs to
the Santa Barbara area.
Our second ride was our overnight trip to
Pismo Beach. What a fun trip this was!
Great ride up and great ride home. Everyone that evening had a blast at a steakhouse
called AJ Spurs. Nothing gets better than
friends getting together and having a fun time
together enjoying a meal together. Rides like
this has a lot of bonding going on. We get to
know one another and form a close friendship! This trip was one to remember. On the
way home we decided to go farther north to
Morro Bay and see the sights. This was a
great idea because everyone enjoyed themselves at this tourist town. This is a must do
again for next year.
Our third ride was after our general meeting to the Deer Lodge in Ojai. We had lunch
and just sat around talking and looking at all
Deer Lodge Crystal Lake the bikes that where there. After we had lunch
and walked around some of us went back hone
and the rest of us continued up the highway 33
to Lockwood Valley and then through the Antelope Valley on the way home. Great ride.
Our fourth ride Bob took us though the San
Gabriel Mountains to a place called Crystal Lake.
This is a beautiful area that has camping and 4
wheeling. On the way up there we stopped at a
few places where the views were out of this
world. Bob found this place last year and this is
our second run there. Can’t wait to do it again.
IRUSA Meetings:
Are held on the 3rd Saturday of every month @ 9:00am at:
COCO’s Restaurant and Bakery
22200 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA
Breakfast and Socializing at 8:30am
FOR MEMBERSHIP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:
RICK 818 425-7425
November’s Rides & Events DATE TIME DESTINATION LEAD 8:00 * WB USS Midway / San Diego Rick “2 night stay” Gen. Mee ng Newcombs / Angeles Crest Mike L. 9:00 * MD Pine Mountain Rick 8:00 * WB B ‐ Line to State Line Rick Sat 8th & 10th Sat 15th Sat 22nd Sat 29th ‐ 1st December’s Rides & Events
DATE Sun 14th Sat 20th Sat 21st TIME DESTINATION LEAD 2:00 Sandy’s Holiday Party No ride Gen. Mee ng TBD 12 Noon Viva La Pasta / Simi Valley No Ride * WB = Western Bagel at Balboa and San Fernando Mission Rd. * MD = McDonald's off of the 118 Frwy and Collins Your Officers
Hotels and details for
overnight rides
Rick & Jodi Founders italngy@yahoo.com JODI 805 630-1193
Mike Lin Group Leader superlinman@gmail.com Ron Bays Head Ride Leader grizzlydadog@aol.com Buffalo Bills
Prim (State Line)
31700 S Las Vegas Blvd, Primm, NV 89019
Phone:(702) 386-7867
Dave Van Bibber Safety harleybro1@aol.com Independent.riders.usa Cyndi Haggar Secretary chaggar@mac.co
Gail Smith Membership gpe619@a .net PAGE 4
@gmail.com Craig Stanford Sgt. at Arms teddybear10earthlink.net Sandy Friedman Treasurer teddybear10@earthlink.net ifieds
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