August - New Hampshire Chapter G
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August - New Hampshire Chapter G
GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER NH-G Page 1 THE LAKES REGION WINGS August 2014 Our 26th Year Chapter Director News Boy, where is the summer going? July was over just like that! We had a terrific turn-out last month with new members and surprise guests. We had a great ride down to the Yankee Candle Factory Store and the weather held off so we didn’t get wet. themselves. There were the usual awards given out and an announcement was made by our own District Director Ed Heath that Dave and Bonnie Bolster, NH-A Directors were officially the Asst. District Directors for New Hampshire effective July 1, 2014. Congratulations Dave & Bonnie! As busy as I have been, I neglected to put the New England Ride for Kids ride on the ride schedule. This has been corrected and I will be leading a group ride down to the Ride for Kids on Sunday August 17th. Those that are going are meeting at the Tilton Dunkin Donuts at 6:45 AM and the group pulls out at 7AM sharp! We will be taking the highway down to the ride to make time. We are leaving so early because the registration at the event closes at 9:30. The event is being held at the Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701. Dawn and I were two of the co-founders of this event back in 1998. Our small Chapter was very well represented at the rally with myself, the Reid’s, the Kindred’s, Charlie Collins, the Allard’s, the Hamel’s, the Brown’s, the Cloutier’s, the Goldsmith’s, Ed Heath, the Hirtle’s, and the Sprague’s. That was 21 in all. I’ll bet that if you checked out percentage of total members there, we were probably near the top. Great job everyone. The Manchester Center Overnight Ride is on August 23rd and 24th. Group meets at the Tilton Dunkin Donuts on Saturday August 23rd at 9 AM and pulls out at 9:30. The New England Districts Rally has come and gone and it sure was fun. I personally took the back roads down with John and Carol Sheehan accompanying me. They had terrific guided tours and myself along with the Sheehan’s and the Kindred’s did the “Three State Tour” on Thursday which took us through MA, up to NH, over to Brattleboro, Vermont for lunch, and then south from Vermont into MA and back to Sturbridge. The Friday ride was just as scenic. Again, myself, the Sheehan’s, and the Kindred’s took the ride through the Berkshires over the Mohawk Trail to North Adams, MA. Great twisty-turnies, and even a hair-pin turn coming out of the mountains. Friday night has us lakeside at an honest to goodness Hawaiian Luau. Saturday, the local Honda dealer in Auburn, MA held a BarB-Q for rally attendees. There was great food and drink, special prices on service and tires, and even a demonstration on how to pick up a Gold Wing that has tipped over. Saturday evening had us at the banquet. Usually I’m not to excited about banquet food, but the Sturbridge Host hotel out did Finally, the announcement was made that the 2015 New England Districts rally was going to be held in Lewiston, Maine. I will get you a flyer for the newsletter and the website as soon as I get one. The ride home had the Sheehan’s and the Kindred’s following me home on all the back roads and through rain about 2/3 of the way home. What a weekend!!! The ride after the Chapter G Gathering this month is to the Vermont Country Store in Weston, Vermont. Great place to visit. See you on the 10th at the Greenside! Mike Vaillancourt Chapter G Director Wing Ding 37 will be in Huntsville, Alabama September 3-6, 2015 Contact Member Services at 800-843-9460 with any questions. Visit wing-ding.org and click “REGISTRATION” at the top of page. Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter NATIONAL, REGIONAL & N.H. DISTRICT STAFF GWRRA President, Abel Gallardo abel@gwrra.org 800-843-9460 ext. 224 Executive Director of GWRRA, Ray & Sandy Garris director@gwrra.org 800-843-9460 Region B Directors, Tom & Renee Washuk regionbdirectors.tom.renee@gmail.com 570-474-1014 2013/2014 Reg. B Couple of the Year, Bob & Julie A’Hearn rahearn914@aol.com 301-997-1254 N.H. District Directors, Ed & Denise Heath gwrranhdd@msn.com 603-934-4168 N.H. Asst. District Director, Pat Thibaudeau thibfrog@hotmail.com 978-827-6091 N.H. District Educator, Mike Goldsmith mikenhg@metrocast.net 603-496-8032 District Memb. Enhancement Coord., Dee Thomas etacacarinae@earthlink.net District Trearurer, Madalyn Sprague bobandmadalyns@myfairpoint.net Page 2 NH CHAPTER G STAFF Chapter Directors, Mike Vaillancourt gwrra.nh-g@comcast.net 603-276-0715 Assistant Chapter Director, Please Volunteer Chapter Treasurer, Beryl Reid bobnberyl@metrocast.net 603-892-6854 Membership Enhancement Coord. Meri & Lee Hirtle msgtlee@metrocast.net Chapter Store Keepers, Bob & Kaye Hamel, rhamel2@myfairpoint.net 603-524-6360 Chapter Educator, Bob Reid bobnberyl@metrocast.net 603-892-6854 Chapter Ride Coordinator, Please Volunteer Chapter Photographer, Bob Reid bobnberyl@metrocast.net 603-892-6854 Chapter Trainer, Please Volunteer Chapter Activities Coordinator, Please Volunteer 2014 Chapter Couple of the Year, tbd…. Newsletter Editor, Carol Cloutier info@brooksidestudionh.com 603-569-3288 Website Coordinator, Mike Vaillancourt gwrra.nh-g@comcast.net 603-276-0715 2014 NEW HAMPSHIRE CHAPTER DIRECTORS A – Concord/Manchester ............. David & Bonnie Bolster 603-624-0268 gwrra.nh.a@gmail.com G – Laconia/Lakes Region ............ Mike Vaillancourt 603-276-0715 gwrra.nh-g@comcast.net E- Keene/Monadnock Region ....... Ron & Suzie Black 603- darkcat1@myfairpoint.com Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 3 Rewind The July gathering started earlier than usual due to the scheduled ride down to The Yankee Candle Factory in South Deerfield, MA. There were 27 in attendance. We welcomed new GWRRA Members John & Carol Sheehan from Farmington, NH, Brian & Dee Thomas, Chapter Directors from Chapter VT-A, and Mark Brady, a nonmember who came over from Canaan, NH to check us out. We also had surprise guests Rich & Linda Fuller, the Chapter Directors from Chapter CO-Q in Montrose, Colorado which happens to be my old chapter. When CO-Q Directors Rich & Linda Fuller they walked in, you could have blown me over with a feather. I was so surprised to see them. They decided to make a stop at our Chapter The Jim Venne Memorial Poker Run was also discussed Gathering on their way out of New England on their with Bob Hamel, Ed Heath, and Dick Boucher way back to Colorado, so they rode with the group volunteering to put the route together as we currently down to Yankee Candle before going on their way. don’t have a ride coordinator in place. I spoke briefly about the successful tire raffle that was just held. All the tickets were sold with Bob Reid selling over 110 of them. Needless to say, Bob & Beryl have won the dinner for two for their grand efforts. The drawing was then done with Mary Buswell’s name being pulled from the can. Mary lives in Haverhill, MA and is a Retread member. She bought the ticket from Bruce Hartley. Thanks to everyone in Chapter G for their efforts, and special mention to Dave & Bonnie Bolster, the Chapter Directors from NH-A for helping us out and selling almost 50 tickets down at the Rhode Island Kickoff Breakfast in April. If you remember, we were all participating in the NH-G Mall Show that day. NH District Director Ed Heath spoke about the upcoming New England Districts Rally and guaranteed us a good time and great weather. Finally, the NH/VT flag was captured by Chapter VT-A Directors Brian & Dee Thomas. While they were at the gathering, Brian & Dee were selling tickets to their Chapter Fund Raiser, a special hand-made quilt in a Maine seashore motif. Mike Vaillancourt Chapter G Director Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 4 Rewind - New England DistrictsRally Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 5 Rewind - New England DistrictsRally Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 6 Rewind - New England DistrictsRally Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 7 Rewind - New England DistrictsRally Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 8 Welcome to GWRRA Rider Education No Pressure! Check Your Tire Pressure Often Checking tire pressure on your Wing is the most important tire maintenance function you can perform. I can’t stress this enough. Check you tires’ air pressure at least once a week and before long trips. Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. This means when the bike has not been ridden over a mile at moderate speed or has been sitting for three or more hours. Never release air from a hot tire to reach the recommended tire pressure. Normal riding causes tires to run hotter and inflation pressure to increase. Releasing air in a hot tire may cause under inflated tire pressure to a dangerous level. Riding on under inflated tires will build excess heat and may cause sudden tire failure. Under inflation causes irregular tire wear. This could affect cornering, cause you to lose gas mileage, and can cause fatigue cracking. Riding on tires that have too much pressure is dangerous also. Tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by sudden impact. Over inflation will affect the ride of the bike and cause the tires to wear quicker. Bob Reid Chapter NH-G Educator Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 9 Chapter NH-G “The Lakes Region Wings” 2014 Ride Schedule (Revised 8-03-14) August 10 Monthly Gathering. Ride afterwards to the “Vermont Country Store” in Weston, VT. August 17 The New England Ride for Kids, The Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701. Meet at the Tilton Dunkin Donuts at 6:45AM. Pull out at 7:00. The Police escorted ride starts in Framingham at 10:00 AM sharp. We need to arrive early enough to sign in. Registration closes at 9:30 AM. Chapter G Supports the New England Aug. 23-24 Overnight Ride to Manchester Center, VT home of Orvis Outfitters, and “Hildene”, the Ending up in Manchester Center, VT on the 23rd and staying at the Four Winds Country Motel, 7379 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255. Call 802-362-1105. Their web site is www. fourwindsmanchester.com . We have a block of 10 rooms. (As of 5/1/14 we have 7 rooms left.) Just Mention the Gold Wing Road Riders Association for the room block. It will be your responsibility to book and guarantee your own room. (This block of rooms is being held until May 16, 2014) Dinner will be at the “Seasons Restaurant” in Manchester Center which specializes in American cuisine. Check out their web site and menu at http://seasonsvt.com . On Sunday you’ll be on your own to tour “Orvis” or “Hildene”. Group to leave Manchester Center Vermont at 2PM for the ride home with an Ice Cream stop along the way. Sept. 6 Chapter NH-E ride to the Anheuser Bush Brewery in Merrimack N.H. Chapter E should be arriving in Merrimack around noon. See the Clydesdales. Details to follow. Sept. 7 Chapter NH-A “Lets Go Chasing Waterfalls” Ride. Details to follow. Sept. 14 Monthly Gathering. Foliage ride up over the Kangamangas Highway. Ice Cream stop in Wolfeboro on the way back. Sept. 28 Jim Venne Memorial Fall Foliage Poker Run Benefiting the New England Ride For Kids. Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 10 Chapter NH-G “The Lakes Region Wings” 2014 Ride Schedule - continued Oct. 5 Chapter NH-A “Silver Lake Railroad Foliage Ride”. Details to follow. Oct. 12 Monthly Gathering. Ride Weather permitting to the “Maine Diner” in Wells Maine for the best lobster rolls you will ever have. Nov. 9 Monthly Gathering. Ride afterwards at group discretion depending on weather and temperature. Dec. 10 Chapter G Holiday Dinner. Location not yet determined. More to follow. Let’s Ride Birthdays & Anniversaries Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all those listed below August 14 Ed & Denise Heath August 13 Meri Hirtle Chapter G Wishes You All The Best! Remember, We can’t post your Birthdays and Anniversaries if we don’t know the dates. Let us know. Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 11 Member Wanted or For Sale This is for Chapter Members to advertise for Motorcycle items that they are looking for or that they have for sale. Items will run for three months and then be deleted unless instructed to keep running by the chapter member. FOR SALE: 1996 Honda GL1500 SE Special Edition Gold Wing with 2000 Champion Daytona 2+2 Sidecar and a 1995 Bushtec Turbo + 2 Cargo Trailer. Approximate Mileage on Bike 60,200 Mileage on Sidecar 50,000 One Owner Asking Price $11,500 complete (Trailer will be sold only with bike and sidecar). Price for just bike and sidecar $10,000. Contact Mike Vaillancourt at 603-276-0715. Photos and features below: CB Push to Talk Switch Intercom including “Y” Connector for two sidecar occupants Sidecar Headlamp Sidecar Brakes with Bembo Features on Bike: 1500cc Boxer 6 cylinder engine Electric Reverse Easy Steer Front Triple Tree with 4 Degree Rake New tires & brakes less than 3000 miles ago. All new handlebar controls in 2013 Includes docking station for XM Sky-Fi 2 but does not include control head. Includes Garmin GPS (Driver can hear GPS Instructions in LH Headset Includes Air Rider Air Adjustable Seat for driver and passenger Includes I-Pod hook up with Water Proof Box Passenger Arm Rests Honda CB Radio Factory AM/FM Cassette Radio with J & M Speaker Upgrades with intercom Two Color Matched Half Helmets Auxillary 4 Gallon Self Sealing Fuel Cell in Right Hand Saddlebag for added range. Air Horns Bike still has factory tool box and owners manual. Ring of Fire on Front Rotor Covers Built in Radar Detector (Warns Driver in LH Headset Built in Cell Phone Adaptor (Driver can hear his call in LH Headset Venco Wings Digital Voltmeter Rear Spoiler With LED Running and Stop Lamps with Alert Flasher Auxillary Fuze Panel with protection for bike, sidecar, and trailer wiring. Progressive Suspension Front with Dual Progressive Adjustable Air Shocks Rear Caliper Trailer Hitch and Wiring off of the Sidecar frame. Removable Convertible top with zip in/out side curtains Cloth Seat Flow through Vents Independent AM/FM CD Radio Large Trunk in back of Sidecar .Full Carpeting inside Sidecar and inside Trunk Area Nightime lamps inside sidecar and in trunk area Vinyl Nose Mask on Sidecar Nose and Fender Well Features on Bushtec Turbo + 2 Trailer: Color match to Bike Cooler on Trailer Tongue with Vinyl Cover Vinyl Nose mask on front of trailer Aluminum Wheels with matching full size spare with spare tire cover Fully greaseable swivel hitch LED lamps on rear Light Bar Bushtec Full LED Taillights and Directional Lamps LED Side Marker Lamps Inside Lamp Full Carpet Package Bushtec Garment Bag on inside of Trailer Lid Fully Functional Rear Air Foil Spoiler with LED Running and Stop Lamps Cable Lock to Lock Trailer once at your Destination Lockable Bushtec Trailer Pin with Weather Cover Features on Side Car: Color Match to Bike Electric Lean Two Seat Belts Nobody has more Fun than “G”! Miscellaneous: The Bike, Sidecar, and Trailer all have matching Covers. Bike comes with every receipt of everything ever spent on the bike. GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 12 For Sale For Sale in NH 2012 Wells Cargo V-nose cargo trailer. 6x12 w rear ramp & side door. Front Rock guard. Two tone Pewter & Gray .Inside light 6 tie downs fix to floor. Front wheel chock Single Axle, Radial Tires St205/75R15. Very low miles. $3500. Call Bob 603-448-3707 or harryr70@hotmail.com For Sale: These items are from Chapter Member Sue Venne - Please call 603-435-5008 GL1800 Kuryakyn Ultimate heated seat $600 Brown Bomber style leather jacket, size 42R $25 Brown motorcycle leather jacket, size 42 $25 2008 RFK black denim jacket, size L $10 Gerbing Union Ridge Heated Pants, size LR $50 Gerbing heated jacket liner (SAE converted to Coax), size 48/36 $30 Joe Rocket “Honda” jacket w/liner/protective pads/unzips to mesh. Wine/Blk; size XL $30 Cruiser Works boots, waterproof, size 9W $25 Cruiser Works boots, waterproof, size 11W $25 Venco Wings HP Photosmart Premium C309 printer $10 Venco Wings HP Office Jet Pro 8500,fax cop scan photo $50 Venco Wings cash register $10 Venco Wings HP2509 Monitor $20 Logitech wireless keyboard & mouse $20 Solid cherry corner desk, 66” long side, 35” short side, 24” deep Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Page 13 The Jim Venne Memorial Fall Foliage Poker Run With All Proceeds After Expenses going to: The New New England England The Ride for Kids ® ® Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation September 28, 2014 Ride Starts at the N.H. Veterans Cemetery, 110 D. W. Highway N. , Boscawen, N.H. Check-in is From 9 AM to 11AM. Cost is $15.00 per Person for the 1st Hand with any Additional Hands at $10.00 for the Same Person Come Ride, Have Fun, and Support a Great Cause that was Jim’s Favorite Coffee & Donuts @ Registration While it Lasts. Rain or Shine Event See us at www.gwrra.nh-g.org Nobody has more Fun than “G”! GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Nobody has more Fun than “G”! Page 14 GWRRA Chapter NH-G The Lakes Region Wings Newsletter Think about advertising! We would love to have your business card HERE Nobody has more Fun than “G”! Page 15