June 2006 - Indianapolis Chapter No. 1

Volume 19, Issue 6
June 2006
Northside Harley News
Message from your Director
Harley Owners Group
INDIANAPOLIS CHAPTER NO. 1, INC
CHAPTER #1238
Here we are almost half way through the year and it seems that we have just gotten started.
The ride's we have had so far have been well attended, but more are welcome, (they are
your Chapter Rides) we will ride in groups if necessary. The Officers are still planning
rides for the season, both weekend and dinner, so watch the schedule. You can plan a ride
and if you don't want to lead it then our Road Captain or one of his assistance will, as that
is part of there duties. This is your Chapter and we will try to keep you pleased with its
activities. The Membership continues to rise and so does our active participation. We
have our Picnic coming up and help will be needed as well at the Summer "Thang", our
Chapter does not ask a lot of our members nor does our Sponsoring Dealer, but these two
do.
Again, watch the calendar for rides and also check our Web Site.
I just returned from Ft. Wayne and except for the rain on Saturday morning and some
chilly temps, we had a good Rally. (About 30 from our Chapter attended). Hoping to see
many of you over the next few months and do not hesitate to call or e-mail with your
thoughts and concerns.
THIS IS YOUR CHAPTER...Bob Bill.
Don’t Forget to Sign-Up for Bowling for MDA
On Sunday, July 9, 2006 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis/
HOG Chapter #1 will bowl against Harley-Davidson Southside and Westside HOG
Chapters to see who can raise the most money for MDA. Southside and Westside
already have a large list of participants, so don’t delay. The sign-up sheet is on the
board…WE NEED YOU! The cost is only $3 per person. The bowl competition
will be held at All American Bowl, 726 N. Shortridge Road (behind the Kroger).
To sign-up or for more information contact Beth Bey at 317-815-1800 or
beth22@hdofindy.com.
NAME TAGS
If you are interested in ordering a name tag, please call or e-mail Carolyn James
(317-462-9558/ ej6727@aol.com). The cost is $8.00 and there is a minimum of
12 required to place the order.
Inside This Issue:
Photo Contest/Paint Carmel Red
6
Director's Comments
1
Advertiser of the Month/2006 Chapter
Sponsor and Officers
7
Bowling for MDA
1
New Members/June Birthdays
8
Message from Dealership/CycleThang/
E-Mail Newsletter Distribution
2
June/July/Aug. Full Event Calendar
9
Loop For Life News
3
Bulletin Board
10
June Meeting Minutes
4
Great River Ride Recap
11
Chapter Ride Indiana 19 Recap/ABATE
Experienced Rider Course
5
Business Directory
12-13
MESSAGE FROM THE DEALERSHIP
We hope this edition of our newsletter finds you and your family well. We are looking forward to our
Director’s Mystery Ride on July 8th at 10:30 am after our Chapter meeting and trust that many of you will
schedule to attend. Please mark your calendars for the Cycle Thang on July 29th and 30th. What is old is new
again. For several years my brother-in-law, Scott Rattermann, hosted Cycle Thang each year. A time of music,
food and fun. With a nod to his inspiration, we welcome back Cycle Thang. Cycle Thang 2006 will host music
by Black Voodoo and ESP and food by Dick’ Bodacious Barbecue on Saturday; and on Sunday a Bike Show
with four classes and Best of Show for $500, more music by Black Voodoo and ESP and wings from Hooter’s.
A Special thank you to the officer’s and membership for your support of our dealership and staff, we look forward to exceeding your expectations now and in the future. Again, thank you. - Russ -
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Thank you, Sherri Hammer, Newsletter Editor
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Indianapolis Chapter No. 1
Saturday June 3, 2006
Submitted by Laurie Bauer
Meeting Called To Order
Introduction and Welcome To New Members/Guests
Old Business:
• Thanks to Russ once again for providing breakfast and for all who helped.
• Don’t forget to sign-in on the “sign-up sheet”, we will have a 50/50 drawing and be giving away some gifts
and certificates. Remember event coming up 7/22, “Paint Carmel Red” in association with AHA. Event
closes down Main Street in Carmel form 10am to 8pm. For more information call 317 582 0500.
Dealership:
Russ discussed moving forward with 2 main events this summer. “Symphony On The Prairie” and a “Two
Day Bike Fest”, to be held at the dealership on July 8th weekend. This event will include the band
“Voodoo” and also a picnic on the 8th.
• The response by members was favorable so Russ will continue to plan these events. Thanks Russ!
• A brickyard event was also discussed to be held after August meeting
•
New Business:
• Thanks to Sid Lewis for the outstanding job heading up the “Great River Road Ride” on May 27-29.
• Still lots of holes in the calendar this summer for rides, so if you would like to plan a ride see Bob Bill.
• New “Ladies of Harley” Activities Director was elected, Amy Brockelman, and the motion was seconded.
Thanks Amy.
• Ken White is heading up the “Catfish Caper Ride” on July 15-16, they will be leaving the dealership at 9am.
Contact Ken for details @ 877-2195. Ken also talked about the “Vintage Motorcycle Days” July 28-30.
Publicity Chair:
• If you would like to advertise in the newsletter, contact Janie @ 317 506 0958. 50/50 drawing, half to
charity events.
Treasurer:
• New name tags have arrived and available for pickup. If you did not get yours, contact Caroline James @ 317
462 6558. If anyone is interested in purchasing a name tag, there must be 12 orders, see Caroline to put
your name on the list.
First Time Members:
• Charles “Dave” Zook, Mark Christy, Brian Boelke, Paul Boelke, Sandy Rausch, John Mascari, Amy
Brockelman and Randy Brockelman.
Other:
• 50/50 Winner: Beth Piercey, $150.00
• Gift Certificate Winners: John Graves and Tom Pursell
Other Winners: Charles Burke, Mark Rancourt, and Paul Boelke
Meeting Adjourned.
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CHAPTER RIDE Indiana 19 - End to End Recap
Sid Lewis, Activities Coordinator
After the June meeting, 30 Chapter members on 23 bikes rolled out the back of the dealership around the corner
and turned north up East Lakeshore Drive, right across 116th Street to Hazel Dell Parkway, and then north to 146th
Street and right over to Allisonville Road. A short journey to Noblesville, a Bob Bill shortcut, and a left on SR 32
got us to the real start of our destination that was the End (or start depending on how you look at it) of SR 19.
Heading north through Cicero, and Tipton to the outskirts of Kokomo was much more enjoyable than fighting the
traffic that we left in the city. After SR 19 “ends” at SR 35, we continued on the “Kokomo Bypass” to 400 N then
east to CR 1100 E and north up to SR 18 just before SR 19 starts again on the south side of Amboy. There was a
detour sign down the road, but not being able to see whether it was for SR 18 or SR 19, we made a left and headed
that direction. Unfortunately, the detour was for SR 19 about 1 ½ miles north in Amboy, so we performed our
typical parking lot drill in the intersection of SR 18 and SR 19 and headed back east while waving to a bunch of
bikers who seemed to be following us to where we had just turned from. However, we made a left, went two
miles north, turned west again and came out on SR 19 on the north side of Amboy and just north of the road construction.
From Amboy, it was a 20 mile trip to Peru where we stopped at a typical one-holer (they all seem to be one-holers
in Peru). We left Ken and Matt sitting at the gas station, since they had to return early to Indy, and we continued
up SR 19 through Tincup (although it is no longer marked), Chili, Gilead, and Akron (my old home town) to the
Egg Basket of the Midwest (Mentone) where SR 25 was blocked for the Annual Mentone Egg Festival. After
roaming the back streets, and an alley, we found parking for all of the bikes just a block west of Teal’s Restaurant.
We had to disappoint some of the guys as the pony rides would have to wait until after lunch since we had a 1:00
p.m. reservation. My parents, who live only 15 miles from Mentone in Warsaw, met us for lunch, and became
responsible for selection of the numbers for our Chapter free lunch drawing. Jim Bernhardt doesn’t know it, but
his number was the first selected. Unfortunately, he had just paid his bill and left since he was in a hurry to return
to Indy. Free lunches thus went to Steve & Debbie Young and Pam & Rick Lowe (who were told that their future
eligibility was in jeopardy as this is the second time that they have won).
Since the majority of the Chapter Members seemed to want to head back to Indy, the End of SR 19 came a bit
early on this trip. There also was not much happening at the local Egg Festival. We thus went west on SR 25 to
Rochester, took a local bypass on the eastside of the city and came out on SR 31 south of town. We stopped for
fuel near the Cass County Correctional Facility at Bunker Hill where signs along the highway warn you not to
pick up hitchhikers. Makes you wonder about their security. Our last stop of the day was at Kokomo H-D for another break and some shopping. After heading south, our fearless Director along with another Chapter member
pealed off at 216th Street, and the rest of the group started separating at SR 32 and then SR 431. The weather had
been good, and we enjoyed another fun and safe Chapter ride.
ABATE Experienced Rider Course ERC
Steve Hartshorne, HOG Chapter #1 Road Captain, put together this opportunity for HOG Chapter #1 Members with
ABATE. The class is now full and is scheduled for Sunday, June 25th. If you signed up and have any questions, please
contact Dawn at ABATE at 317-422-8474. Remember that Harley-Davidson encourages safety and Harley-Davidson of
Indianapolis will reimburse you the cost of the course, ($25 in the form of a gift certificate) for successfully completing an
accredited Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider training course.
Here are the class requirements:
° Valid motorcycle permit or motorcycle endorsement
° Provide your own motorcycle
° Show proof of insurance
If you did not get in this class and would be interested in participating next year, please contact Steve Hartshorne at 317250-8385.
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In qualification for Regional Vice President
Independent Consultant
Arbonne International
317-506-0958
PHOTO CONTEST
-Enter as often as you like
-Categories:
-Indianapolis Chapter #1 Events
-Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis Dealership Events
-Indiana State HOG Rally
-National HOG Rallies
-Harley People
-Harley’s Out & About
-Harley’s & Family
-All formats and sizes accepted.
-Photo entries become the property of Indianapolis HOG Chapter #1 and may appear in the newsletter, web page, slides
shows, and scrap books unless otherwise requested.
-Submit photo entries
-at meetings to Historian
-at dealership to Sherri Hammer
-e-mail:
Chapter Historian @ dcbridges1@comcast.net D
Dealership @ shammer@dellen.com
-Judging by panel at the end of November, 2006.
-Awards at Holiday Party in December, 2006.
-Questions, contact Lynda Bridges @ H-823-9088 or C-332-7440
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Advertiser of the Month
Farmers Insurance Group
Farmers is dedicated to being the right choice for auto, home, renters, life insurance, business insurance, umbrellas, boat and recreational vehicle insurance (motorcycle), and a whole lot more. As you personal, local
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price that is a great value for your insurance dollar. No insurance company offers more discounts than we do.
Please call my office at 317-773-9008 at your next renewal. I look forward to your call and thank you for
your business.
2006 Chapter Sponsor and Officers
Dealer Sponsor
SAFETY DIRECTOR - Jerry Jenn
(317) 913-0911; trumpeteer2@comcast.net
Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis
4146 E. 96th Street • Indpls, IN 46240
(317) 815-1800 • 1 (888) RIDE-123
Russ Dellen
Questions/Comments/Suggestions
O (317) 815-7040 • C (317) 507-6574
2006 Officers
ROAD CAPTAIN - Steve Hartshorne
(317) 250-8385
SERGEANT AT ARMS - Dan Jenn
(317) 823-2283; djenn@comcast.net
NEWSLETTER EDITOR - Sherri Hammer
(317) 815-2537; shammer@dellen.com
HISTORIAN - Lynda Bridges
(317) 823-9088; dcbridges1@comcast.net
DIRECTOR - Bob Bill
(317) 877-0888; bbill@ori.net
ACTIVITY CHAIR - Sid Lewis
ASST. DIRECTOR - David Bridges
PUBLICITY CHAIR - Janie Klank
(317) 823-9088; dcbridges1@comcast.net
(317) 442-9763; slewis2@clarian.org
(317) 506-0958; ffsweetsinc@comcast.net
TREASURER - Carolyn James
CHARITY FUND CHAIR - Dee Brown
(317) 462-9558; ej6727@aol.com
(317) 576-0126; jim5528@sbcglobal.net
SECRETARY - Laurie Bauer
LADIES OF HARLEY - Amy Brockelman
(317) 354-7079; lamb64@hotmail.com
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(317) 773-0616; rlbrockelman@insightbb.com
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Craig
Phillip
Danny
Keith
Bryan
John
Bryon
John
Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Dory
Stephen L.
Tammy
Paul
Larry
Denny
Kevin
Jeff
Altherr
Armstrong
Asher
Bentley
Boelke
Burnside
Clevenger
Doty
Dwyer
Eckerman
Formiller
Hacker
Imel
Jackson
Ley
Loveall
Lueder
Luther
Vince
Joe
Lynda
Randy
Jim
Robert
Jerry
James
Jim
Richard
Tom
Robert
Jennifer
Levi
Kamie
David
M. Janie
Jack
Michael
Edward
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Agoston
Avry
Bridges
Brockelman
Brown
Butler
Crane
Cromwell
Davaney
Dean
Flanagan
Frash
Hillis
Jones
Kelley
Klank
Klank
LaFollette
Lenk
Lewis
Sean
Jay
Gregory "Greg"
Lynn
Michael
William "Will"
Edward
Sandra S.
James C.
Edward R.
Mark
James M.
Veva
Larry
Michael
Alan
Terry
Jeff
Terry
Laura
Deborah
Robert
Lynn
George
Jesse
Wayne
Tom
Jason
Chris
Michael
James M.
Linda
Rick
Charles
John
Matthew
Jerry
Martin
Morelock
Mulcahey
Novaski
O'Shaughnessey
Phillips
Platt
Rausch
Reed
Rutledge
Schutte
Shugert
Shugert
VanHart
Wallace
Whigham
Maynard
Mascari
Maynard
Miedema
Mitchell
Norris
Novaski
Ohmer
Pardue
Polston
Pursell
Robertson
Rossell
Salemi
Shugert
Tann
Walker
Wallace
Weikel
Winston
Wright
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Event Categories: General Events; HOG Events; HOG Chapter #1 Meetings; Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis Events
DATE
DAY
JUNE
2006
Sat
17
18
24
30-7/2
JULY
Sun
Sat
Fri-Sun
DESCRIPTION
Nashville Ride
LEAVE FROM/
EVENT LOCATION
HD of Indianapolis
2nd Annual Ride for Sight (Scavenger Hunt; Observation Ride;
and/or Poker Run (Rain or Shine)
HD of Indianapolis
Father's Day
Falls of the Ohio River (Clarksville)
HD of Indianapolis
National HOG Rally
Pre-Registration OPENS: March 15, 2006
Billings, Montana
EVENT
TIME
CONTACT
Lv. 12:30 PM
Sid Lewis
442-9763
1:00 PM
Terri Stauffer
634-8031
Lv 9:00 AM
Janie Klank
506-0958
Rick Lowe
525-3564
PHONE #
2006
Sat
1
2
4
8
Sun
Tues
Sat
Madison Ride
Rock for the Cure Ride (Registration begins @ 10am)
Tobacco Road, Hwy. 52
& Post Road
Lv. 9:30 AM
HD of Indianapolis
Noon
United States Grand Prix (Formula 1)
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Independence Day
HD of Indianapolis
HOG Chapter #1 Monthly Meeting (Breakfast @ 8:30 am) HD of Indianapolis
Mystery Ride to be Lead by Director, Bob Bill
Closed
9:00 AM
Lv 10:30 AM
Sun
Sat
Sun
Wed
20-23
Bowl for MDA agnst Westside & Southside HOG Chapters All American Bowl
Catfish Caper (West Union, IL and Evansville)
Sun
29
Sat
29-30
SatSun
30
Sun
877-0888
877-0888
HD of Indianapolis
5-9:00 PM
9:00 AM
Beth Bey
Ken White
815-1800
877-2195
Catfish Caper Continuation Ride
National Ride Your Bike to Work Day
Indiana Beach Ride (Monticello, IN)
Lawrence County Recreational Park
HD of Indianapolis
Lv 9:00 AM
Dee Brown
876-0126
5th Annual Janus Ride (Breakfast @ 8:30 am)
HD of Indianapolis
Lv 10:00 AM
Julie/Bob Bill
773-8781/
877-0888
Wheels in Motion Ride to benefit Rehabilitation Hospital of
Indiana
Cheeseburger in Paradise,
Southport Road
Jennifer
408-7415
CycleThang
HD of Indianapolis
Beth Bey
815-1800
Shawn Grass
899-3303/
223-3846
Sid Lewis
442-9763
Bob Bill
Beth Bey
877-0888
815-1800
Thurs-Sun The ABATE Boogie in Lawrence County
23
Bob Bill
Bob Bill
kimvan@worldnet.att.net
Trooper Bartram Ride Christmas for Kids
9
15
16
19
www.rockforthecure.com
Indy Metro Fools "Braveheart" Burn Camp Ride (Lunch @
Noon)
http://abateofindiana.org/boogie
Grand Lake Ride (Celina, OH)
Lv 1:30 PM
HD of Indianapolis
Bob Evan's, 96th Street and
Lv 9:00 AM
Keystone Avenue
Fri-Sat
Sat
NASCAR Practice and Qualifying
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sun
Brickyard 400 - NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
7-13
Mon-
Sturgis Bike Week
Sturgis, SD
9-13
Wed-
Tennessee State HOG Rally
Johnson City, Tennessee
9
Wed
Pre-Registration Deadline: June 21, 2006
Tennessee State HOG Rally (Johnson City, TN/Blue Ridge McDonalds, I-74 and Post
Pkwy/The Dragon
Road
9-20
19
WedSat
AUGUST 2006
4-5
5
6
HOG Chapter #1 Monthly Meeting (Breakfast @ 8:30 am) HD of Indianapolis
Buns of the Brickyard Ride to Indpls Motor Spdwy
HD of Indianapolis
for NASCAR Qualifying/Practice
IRP 200 - NASCAR Busch Series
Indianapolis Raceway Park
20
Sun
Indiana State Fair - 150th Anniversary
11th Annual Loop for Life (Registration begins @ 8:30 am)
Satellite Ride to the Loop for Life (Breakfast @ 8:30 am)
Registration from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Haulin' for Hoser Ride (Fireman Brian Hosler)
27
Sun
4th Annual Bikers for Homeless Veterans Charity Ride
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Indiana State Fairgrounds
Marion County Fairgrounds
HD of Indianapolis
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
Lv 9:30 AM
8:30 PM
2:30 PM
www.sturgisrally.net
www.tnstatehogrally.com
Lv 8:30 AM
11:30 AM
Lv 9:30 AM
Lv 12:30 PM
HD of Indianapolis
American Legion Post 64, 601
TBA
S. Holt Road
Sid Lewis
442-9763
www.loopforlife.org
Beth Bey
815-1800
Al Wise
770-7602
Lynda
685-0342
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Bulletin Board
For Sale:
Vance and Hines Big Shot Longs, in box, used 30 days, like new
with extra baffles. Cost $649; sell for $450.
Call George Watts @ 317-570-0476
For Sale:
Road King Classic styling wide passenger touring bucket seat.
Like new. Cost $325; sell for $150 firm.
Call Wally at (317) 345-8196
For Sale:
2001 Custom built Harley, '01/"88" engine, Thunder River
Softail frame, 230 rear tire, Vance and Hines Pro pipes, stretch
tanks, Jesse James rear fender, La Pera buddy seat, 1,100 miles,
black, paid 23+K; sell for $14,000.
Barry Jeffries (317) 838-8389
For Sale:
The “Gambler” saddle by Corbin – (#275) Fits 84-89 Softail.
Color is tan faux-ostrich. Used less than 100 miles.
Paid $329, plus shipping; now $200 firm.
Please call Michael Chappell at (317) 849-5050
For Sale:
Red 2001 Yamaha V-Star Classic 600. 4,000 miles, leather saddle bags. Runs great. $3,900; OBO 848-7612 after 5:30.
For Sale:
1997 Electra Glide Classic, Tour Pack, “Live to Ride”
Mirrors & Tank Caps. Many chrome extras. 30k Miles. Call
Larry Bradbury @ 317-545-4935. $15,000.
For Sale:
Pearl White Shoei Helmet, TZ-1 Full Face, Snell Approved, Like
new condition, XXL. $79.
Charlie Demler, 317-848-7612
For Sale:
2003 Heritage takeoff and near new parts for sale. HD
custom paint EFI tank, front fender and rear fender, black
w/ghost flames new in Fall of 2003, $600 w/trade or $950
wo/trade. Saddleman Classic Explorer seat, like new $250. Top
end solo seat w/flames $125. New chrome swing arm $275.
Front & rear highway bars $100 each. Exhaust $75.
Steve (317) 996-2113
Place your for sale items here for free,
but please tell the Newsletter Editor
if something has sold, thanks.
Contact: Sherri Hammer
317.815.2537
shammer@dellen.com
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For Sale:
‘96 Sportster - 1200 XLH Gray/Black, 7,900 miles with windshield and backrest, asking $8,000.
Call 335-2978 @ Home or 335-2978 @ Work
For Sale:
Best Offer: 4 foot x 3 foot chest freezer. Works well.
Call Tony 765-437-4030
For Sale:
Genuine Harley Davidson sheepskin seat cover for Ultra
Classic, includes backrest cover and rain cover. Used for 2
months on bike with very little riding.
Combination new was $252; asking $200.
Call Tony at 317-422-1175 or 317-402-7942
For Sale:
2002 Ultra Classic Luxury Red, all Chrome, Heated Grips,
ABSOLUTELY NEW CONDITION, $16,500.
Call Morrie Fishburn @ 317-507-7837 or morrie@culcom.net
For Sale:
Also included: Detachable quick release windshield, all take off
parts still on hand; service, parts, owners manufals, cataloges;
cleaning supplies, oil filter tool (required for self service), lift adapters (you can have to lift too); HD riding jacket/chaps ($600 retail
alone).
$18,020 new $2,000+ in upgrades for $15,000 (part receipts on file)
Call James Croucher at 317-753-5198
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GREAT RIVER RIDE RECAP
Sid Lewis, Activities Coordinator
After our standard pre-ride Cracker Barrel breakfast and then Carolyn Jeffries showing off
her new and improved beaver (seat cover), we headed west at 9:15am on May 27th. The
route was I74 to Lizton, country roads and SR75 to North Salem, then west on SR236,
south on SR59 and a county road that started out more like a rutted alley before smoothing
out somewhat and ending in Rockville. (Unfortunately, Expedia only shows the fact that a
road exists but supplies no detail on the quality.) Stopping at Burger King, we met two more Chapter members, and increased the size of our group to
20 Chapter members and guests and 13 Harleys. We continued west on SR36 into Illinois, made a turn south on SR150, then after a stop in Paris,
headed southwest on SR16 through Kansas (Illinois) to Mattoon then south on SR45 to the Harley Barn in Effingham. Mike had to replace some parts
that had fallen off his bike, and the women shopped for clothing. There was a slight delay before leaving when Jerry found a puddle of oil under his
bike. It turned out that the “oil” was actually a rubber pad simulating oil that Rose had put under his bike as payback for a joke that he had played on
her. After picking up the “spill” and stopping for lunch, we headed west on I70 for about 50 miles, then were happy to ride state roads again to avoid
all of the semi truck traffic. After following my planned route including residential streets, but not being 100% sure that we were on the route at all
times due to several name changes of the street, we arrived at the Lewis and Clark State Memorial Park and got our first view of the Mississippi River.
This was at the point where the Missouri River flows into it. After a short stop and several pictures, and after around eight hours on and off the road in
temperatures in the low 90’s, we made the fifteen-minute trip from the Memorial to the hotel. We checked into the Holiday Inn, and then not wanting
to get back on the bikes took a shuttle to the Argosy Casino for a buffet dinner. This site afforded us a view of the Clark Bridge as well as the Mississippi River. Ed was easily able to afford Carolyn’s and his dinners after sliding into the slot machine next to Jim and Dee and on one pull walking
away with a multi meal earnings. Jim was more than a little jealous since Ed often seems to have this kind of luck and he doesn’t.
Day 2 started with a complimentary breakfast buffet at the hotel, and then it was off to the Great River Road. The early start afforded us a cool and
beautiful ride immediately adjacent to the Mississippi for the first 25 miles. Cliffs on the east towered over the road and created the morning shade.
After passing through Grafton, we were now riding along the east side of the Illinois River since it enters the Mississippi just north of Grafton. We
crossed the Illinois River at Hardin and rode along the west side of the river until reaching Kampsville where a left turn on SR96 took us west toward
and then north along the Mississippi again. The road soon turns inland somewhat where you begin to see more of the Illinois countryside. After a turn
on SR57, we eventually cruised through Quincy catching another glimpse of the river and a neat bridge. We were soon back on SR96 away from the
Mississippi and viewing the Illinois cornfields. It was beginning to warm up and everyone was starting to get hungry again. The 30 miles to Warsaw
(IL) seemed to take forever. We stopped for fuel, and tried to find a local restaurant but there wasn’t anything that was recommended. We headed
north stopping to check out Hamilton but the sidewalks were rolled up. Fortunately, it was only another fifteen shady and scenic miles along the Mississippi to the river town of Nauvoo. We found a very popular hotel restaurant buffet that was recommended by an older couple after we made a quick
detour through the historic settlement. The old man also offered a handshake and the statement to be a good leader to the rest of the group that was
behind me. After lunch, some of us walked around Nauvoo taking pictures or shopping even though only a few stores were open on this Sunday holiday weekend. The rest of the group lounged in the shade next to the restaurant and hotel. Rick’s airhorn again signaled that shopping time was over
and that we were “burning daylight”. Leaving Nauvoo, the Great River Road again turns inland, and eventually Yvonne was chirping in my ear
“where the hell is the river” as she was quickly tired of seeing cornfields again. Thus, at Dallas City, we made a left down their main street and within
a few blocks found the Mississippi again. After about a mile of city streets immediately adjacent to the river, and interrupting someone’s picnic at a
local park as we rode by, we were soon back out on SR96 and about a mile away from the river. After a stop at rare Sinclair gas station for Ed to remove some sunscreen from his eyes, it was again time for Rick’s airhorn as he had seen enough of the river and was ready to get to the hotel for a dip
in the pool. Do you begin to see the picture of how difficult it is to keep everyone happy when you travel with a large group (e.g.; not enough river vs.
too much river)? Anyone want to be Activities Coordinator next year? It was late afternoon and 95 degrees, so after 10 miles on Carman Road, a
right on SR34 and the 50 mile windy trip to Galesburg, we were almost “home” for Day 2 when two police officers motioned us off to the side of the
road (to avoid a spot where the concrete had buckled across the two northbound lanes). This would have made for a nice launching ramp if you were
interested in performing an airborne maneuver. Fortunately, the shoulder of the road wasn’t buckled and we were soon at the Galesburg Holiday Inn
Express after riding through the city. We checked into the hotel; Rick & Pam got their swim in the pool along with Jim & Dee, and one of us took the
time to wash his bike and to make dinner reservations. Dinner was downtown at The Packinghouse that isn’t hard to figure out used to be an old packing plant. The main dining room was a large walk-in cooler, and the old freight elevator is now the coat room. After a hearty dinner, we took the time
outside to take pictures, and for Carolyn Jeffries to do some street walking and to solicit the local traffic by opening her shirt and exposing her breasts
(painted on a T-shirt to resemble a well endowed shirtless female). Pictures are available for a small fee by request only. Do you get the idea that
what happens on a Chapter ride rarely stays only on a Chapter ride?
Day 3 started with the hotel continental breakfast, and a fuel stop before the last 250 miles of our journey that in total turned out to be around 800
miles. The trip back on I74 was uneventful, and after crossing the Indiana State Line some of our riders starting taking the short way to their homes.
A dozen of us stopped in Brownsburg for lunch before heading for I465 and in different
directions to home. Overall, for me at least, it was fun trip to a new destination with
some good friends and also Rose, and several new Chapter Members that we were able to
get to know much better. (It seems that I often have to remind Rose who the boss is.)
Great River Ride Participants: Dee & Jim Brown; Linda & Jim Campbell; Jerry Crane;
Rose & Fred Ennis; Carolyn & Ed James; Carolyn Jeffries; Yvonne & Sid Lewis; Pam &
Rick Lowe; Jama Martin & daughter Nicole; Donna & Mike Robinson; Sandy & Chuck
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NEXT MEETING: Saturday, July 8, 2006
at the Harley-Davidson Dealership 9:00 am
Breakfast @ 8:30 am