Salem HOG Newletter for April 2007

Volume 18 No. 4 April 2007
HOG CORRAL
NEWS
SALEM HARLEY OWNERS GROUP #1997
SALEM HARLEY-DAVIDSON. 3601 SILVERTON RD., NE, SALEM, OR 97303 PH: 503-363-0634
Mt St Helens Ride
Inside this issue:
Director’s post, Senior Road Captain’s Corner, Safety Article,
Battery Tech Tips, Members on the Road, Wild Hogs,
and Calendars
Director’s Post
Poker Run Meeting Minutes
Greetings fellow
Chapter Members,
The sun is starting
to come out and the flowers and trees are in bloom.
If you are like me, you are
starting to get itchy fingers
and humming, ”Get your
Motor Running”!
The upcoming
months will be filled with
many riding activities within and outside the group.
Many members of the club are trying to develop a
fun summer with short, medium, and long rides.
My hope is you will take advantage of their offerings and come to enjoy the companionship as much
as I do.
The chapter will be relocating the ending of
the Poker Run this year to the dealership instead of
the Elks. This will present some new challenges,
but we are excited about some of the advantages this
allows us. Please contact Sue and get signed up to
participate in the event which provides much of the
monies needed to run the chapter for the year.
Several of your officers will be attending Primary Officer’s Training in Nevada in the upcoming
weeks, this affords them as well as us the opportunity to learn what is new at Harley-Davidson as well
as get a chance to talk about our chapter and learn
of other chapters and how they do meetings, events,
etc. We will be looking forward to the reports in the
May chapter meeting.
In the wind………..
Jane Allen, Director 2007
We got off to a great start planning for the best
Poker Run so far, Sunday, March 25, at Salem
Harley. We still need more volunteers to help.
Everyone who attended this meeting brought
some food so we could stuff or faces as we brainstormed for this big event. Our second Poker Run
planning meeting is Wednesday evening, 6:30 pm,
April 25th at Salem Harley. We will have pizza
delivered and we are encouraging you to bring
some dessert, if you wish. With or without dessert,
we still need more volunteers to help. See you all
there with your appetite and your ideas.
Sue Rohde
April Birthdays
Popp, Gerry
Hill, Diana
Hendricks, Kathy
Williams, Michael
Parks, Sherry J.
Waldon, Stephen
McCubbins, Judi
Thorn, Karla
Koloen, Greg
Chambers, Linda
Jones, Ron
Holmes, Darrel
Sellers, Richard
Wagster, Ann
Hann, Betty
Mosley, Jim
Parks, Terry L.
Brenden, Mick
3-Apr
4-Apr
5-Apr
6-Apr
7-Apr
8-Apr
9-Apr
12-Apr
14-Apr
15-Apr
15-Apr
17-Apr
17-Apr
17-Apr
20-Apr
21-Apr
28-Apr
30-Apr
Welcome Members
March
Bast, Sean
Dudley, Randy
Gill, Forest
Hemshorn, Jim
Udell, Steven
Wilson, Dave
Wild Hogs
Late in the afternoon on March 31 a group
of riders met at the Salem Harley store for a ride to
the Silverton Cinema to watch the new movie Wild
Hogs. We took a meandering 45 minute ride that
eventually passed through Mount Angel and finally
arriving in Silverton. It was quite a sight as nearly 20
black leather clad Harley riders thundered down Silverton’s Main Street in formation and pulled into our
reserved parking spots in front of the theater. Several
Salem HOG members arrived later by four-wheeled
transportation (sometimes it has to be done).
We were nearly the first people to get in line
for the Sunday Matinee ($4 tickets, nice). As the
crowd grew there were a few looks in our direction: good-natured smiles, nervous uncertainty, and
amusement. Finally, the doors opened and we all
filed in and filled a couple of rows of seats after pur-
chasing quantities of pop, popcorn, and candy. We
made up nearly half of the theater audience.
The movie was what you would expect:
predictable, simple, stupid, and utterly enjoyable.
Many of us were seeing the film for the second time
and it was just as much fun. There will be no Oscars,
but there will be many laughs. While panned by the
serious critics, Wild Hogs has been one of the most
popular movies of the year.
On such short notice there was a surprisingly good turn out of Salem HOG members. After
the movie, many went on to the Home Place for
pizza and beverages. The weather started out a little
cloudy, but got warmer and more sunny as the day
went on. Everyone had a good time and an excellent
ride.
Tech Tips
Batteries
The battery is the heart of your motorcycle.
If the battery is not charged to at least 12 .7 VDC
(Volts-Direct Current) the bike will most likely not
even start.
Today’s “closed cell” battery (batteries that
do not vent or allow the introduction of electrolyte
fluid into the cells) should last the manufacturer’s
warranty period. This is if, of course, the battery is
well maintained. If you do not ride your bike very
often, the cells will slowly discharge. Contrary to
popular belief, starting your bike in the garage or the
driveway and letting it run at idle will NOT charge
your battery as the r.p.m.s at idle are not sufficient to
drive the stator/regulator at the proper revolutions to
charge the system.
If the bike is going to sit for a period of time,
your best course of action is to install a “Battery
Tender” lead on your bike, plug the Tender into the
lead, and of course the wall to get power, and let the
Tender keep your battery charged. These units are
“floating” chargers in that they will charge the battery, then back off the charge, allowing the battery to
discharge somewhat, and then kick back in to bring
the battery back to full charge. This type of charger
prevents the sealed type (AGM) batteries from building up too large a charge, causing the material in the
battery to start “consuming” itself since there is no
vent port for expansion gases to relieve.
Finally, it’s a good idea to check your battery
terminals periodically for tightness and any signs of
corrosion. Remember, if you disconnect your battery
for any reason, always disconnect from the positive (+) terminal first, and ALWAYS be careful not
to have any sparks or open flames on or around the
battery! Gases from any battery can be VERY explosive!
Keep the rubber side down.
Derek Nonnamaker is a career Harley-Davidson technician with over 18 years experience
and holds a Master Technician level from HD. He is
considered the “go to” guy on wide tire frame conversions, monster motors and , if that wasn’t enough,
is ranked sixth nation wide and second on the west
coast as a drag racer in the All Harley Drag Racing
Association in the Destroyer class.
by Derek Nonnamaker
Board Meeting Minutes
CHAPTER MEETING MINUTES
SALEM H.O.G.
March 13, 2007
Meeting was brought to order by Director Jane Allen at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Reminders: 50/50 tickets… Newsletters…Signing the guest book if not members
New Members and visitors were welcomed by Assistant Director Dave Nichols and all.
VOTE FOR NEWSLETTER DUE BY HALF-TIME
Approval of prior Chapter Meeting Minutes – approved and seconded
Team Member Reports:
Treasurer Report~ Jackie – Report given – Banking Summary available
Dealer ~ Jeff ~ Easter weekend, live music. May 26, Tye Curtis – benefit local fire departments
Asst. Director ~ Dave – announced a couple of upcoming rides – including the Oregon State HOG Rally
Activities ~ Sue Rohde – April 7th Bowling Night- Town and County Bowling; Poker Run meeting March
25th @1:00 pm, potluck at Dealership. Those of you that have your favorite spots, please let Sue know.
Veronica Rohde spoke on what the insurance world is really like for motorcycle owners. Very interesting
information given.
Sr. Road Captain ~ Bob Wiro – announced several upcoming rides – Dave Elam to lead ride to Cherry Festival in The Dalles – See the calendar in Newsletter and on website for more rides and information.
Newsletter ~ Bob Fanshier – Give Bob any articles and pictures you have to share
Membership ~ Catherine – Last newsletter until you renew membership
Safety Officer ~Mark Johnston – Jim Johnson has offered and agreed to share some of the finer techniques he
acquired while working as a Salem PD Motor Officer – May 19th Riders Skills Practice Session – Salem HD.
Overnighter to Ukiah in July – catered BBQ dinner that night. See Mark if interested
Webmaster ~ Bill Churchill - Shrug
Old Business:Results of voting for newsletter mailing 54 voted – 45 yes – 9 no –The newsletter will be available at the chapter meeting, Dealership and on line unless you contact a board member to have it mailed.
Don Nash thanked everyone for participating in the Chilly Buns ride.
New Business: Monday May 7th – Blood Drive announcement – see Louise
Volunteer Log – Teresa created (thank you!), please check and make sure you
Patt Brenden – Gold Beach – Jerry’s Rogue River boat trips – end of June – sign up next meeting – Bill to
put on website.
Volunteer Appreciation (jar and cards) – Louie and Marlene
50/50 drawing - Bob Teeshirt – Dan
Vest drawing – Cheri Teeshirt – Veronica
T-Shirt – Tacey Teeshirt - Catherine
Meeting was adjourned at 8:20
After the meeting – Meet and Greet team to get together and talk about the process
Members on the Road
Primary Officer Training
Tom & Jackie in Daytona Beach
Members on the Road
Mt. St. Helens Ride
Safety Article
Riding season is just around the corner and
I would like to cover topic that I’m sure you have
heard before, but I believe it to be good information
and worth repeating.
If your bike is or close to needing a service
I encourage you to have that done where ever your
favorite mechanic is. When the sun comes out and
the pavement dries, you want to be ready and have
the peace of mind your bike is ready too.
But in addition to a regular maintenance
service, what should we do before each ride? Should
we just hop on the bike, hit the starter and go? I
would suggest not. Pilots do a walk around of their
plane before each flight. And I am sure a skydiver
checks his or her equipment before jumping out of a
perfectly good plane. The examples could on and on.
My point is we should spend a few minutes checking
our bike each time we are getting ready for a ride.
You have likely heard of the acronym
TCLOCK. This simple little word is meant to help us
remember the things we should inspect before a ride.
It stands for:
T=Tires and wheels (condition, check & adjust air
pressure as needed)
C=Controls (check that all are functioning properly)
L=Lights and Switches (check that all are functioning properly)
O=Oil and Fuel (proper level and condition)
C=Chain and Chassis (proper adjustment of belt,
signs of wear, damaged frame)
K =Kickstand (not loose, it stays retracted)
Now if you’re like me, you might find it easy
to remember the acronym TCLOCK, but then can’t
remember what all of the letters stand for. )I hate it
when that happens.) Another option is to conduct
your inspection maybe from the ground up starting
with the tires, wheels and frame. While your down
there, check the belt too. (No need to get up more
then once you know) Then move on to the fluid
levels and their condition. This includes the transmission too. As your looking around, check for leaks
of any fluids too. Moving higher, (you can stand up
straight now) check the switches, levers and controls.
And last but not least, check the operation of all
the lights. This includes the tail lights, turn signals,
brake lights, and both the high and low beam of the
head light. There, you’re done. You can take a break
now.
Just to finish this article with out wasting any
space on the paper, I’ll throw in these last couple of
things.
Now that we have checked out our bike and
made any needed corrections and are confident it is
ready, what about our self? Are WE prepared for a
ride? Do we have proper clothing packed for different weather and temperature conditions? Is a first aid
and small tool kit on board? Perhaps any medications or other personal items also?
So that’s it. Spend a few minutes with your
bike before a trip and make sure your ride is ready. I
look forward to seeing all of you on the road.
Ride Safe!
Mark Johnston
March Meeting
Oregon State HOG Rally
“Question: Just what could you do to possibly have
the most fun imaginable just before the Oregon All
Harley Drags?”
“Answer: Well, that would be joining us for the 2007
Oregon State HOG Rally!”
“Come and enjoy the camaraderie of other Harley
riders on the hunt for great curves and long straighta-ways. Join in and have fun playing road games
on the “Great Big Nitro Ride”, on Saturday August
24th. Meeting new people and having the best ride
ever, that’s what it’s all about. Then it’s off to the
Oregon All Harley Drags to enjoy the heart pounding
thunder of those amazing racing machines.
If you buy tickets to the drags at the same time that
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you register for the HOG rally, admission is only $15
instead of the usual $30.
Registration is now open. Go to 2007 H.O.G. Rally
or contact Dave Nichols - DNICH@landolakes.
com, or Patty Nichols - paaty@aolcom
503-319-9040
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Patty Nichols
PAATY@AOL.COM
503.319.9040
http://www.artworksbypatricia.com
Salem H.O.G. Secretary/Historian
2006 - 2007 Oregon State H.O.G. Rally Treasurer
Group Riding Class Schedule for 2007
Month
April
May
June
July
September
October
Date
29th
20th
23rd
29th
29th
28th
Day
Sunday
Sunday
Saturday
Sunday
Saturday
Sunday
Time
12:00 Noon
12:00 Noon
10:00 am
12:00 Noon
10:00 am
12:00 Noon
Attend a group riding class to become familiar with safe group riding practices and how Salem HOG
rides. If you are new to riding, new to riding as part of a group or just new to Salem HOG, this is an important class. Many important aspects of group riding are discussed to help you and the entire club Ride Safe and
Have Fun!
All classes will be held at Salem Harley Davidson. The class runs 60 to 90 minutes. If weather is permitting, there will be a one to two hour ride afterwards to practice what was discussed in the class and to help
newer members feel more comfortable by learning in a smaller group.
Ride Safe!
Rider Training Resources
Team Oregon
http://teamoregon.orst.edu
or call 800-545-9944
Ride Like a Pro
http://www.ridelikeapro.com
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Riders Edge
http://www.msf-usa.org
Keith “Fonda” tries on a bike at the
Portland EasyRider show in March
http://www.speedfreakinc.com/content/articles/riding/
roadrashqueen.html
Membership Bulletin
It’s Time For Renewal …
Just a reminder to get your membership renewal form in. forms are available from the salemhog.org (join us
section) or come to a meeting and get one from me. mail or drop off at Salem Harley Davidson, 3601 Silverton Rd., Salem, Oregon 97303, along with a check for $15.00 payable to Salem Harley Owners Group.
Thanks, Catherine Johnston, Salem HOG Membership Coordinator.
Now the bad news...
Catherine (our lovely Membership person) will be notifying the members who have not paid their
dues for this year that they have until April 15th to get them paid. On April 16th, she will send the listing of
people who have not paid their dues and are therefore no longer members to Bill (Webmaster) and John Z.
(egroup moderator) who will discontinue these peoples’ access to the “members” page of the Salem HOG
webpage and access to the egroup of Salem HOG.
Jane Allen
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Senior Road Captain’s Corner
Spring has sprung!! Between the rain showers we had some great riding weather the last couple of
weeks of March. Now into April the weather is getting better so get your bikes serviced and ready for a great
riding year. We have some great events coming up!
Starting May 4th the Friday Niters are on again! If you have an idea for a Friday Niter destination or
route you really like, talk to me or any other Road Captain. We can help you set it up and lead it!
A service note; if you are running Rinehart True Duals, check the muffler mounting brackets at the
rear. My left mounting brackets under the hard bag broke on a ride April 1st. In checking a friends mounts
we found cracks in his brackets.
Some planned events for the next month are;
April 28th
Cherry Festival Teddy Bear Run & Mystery Ride, The Dalles. Ride from Salem HD
will be lead by Dave Elam.
April 28th
DOGG’s Anniversary Ride & Party. Leaving Dallas Food Mart, Dallas at 9:00 AM.
April 29th
Splish & Splash Poker Run, Sunset Swim Center, Portland.
May 5th
Oregon Blue Knights Memorial Ride. Registration at Salem HD.
May 12th
34th Annual Rose City 500.
May 13th
LiL’ Biker Day, Wayside Park, Silverton.
May 19th
Rhody Run, Florence.
May 25th – 28th
Fossil Campout.
June 2nd
Hub City ABATE Poker Run, Albany.
See the Website for more info, www.SalemHOG.org.
Board Member Duties
Our illustrious leader, Jane, thought it would
be a good idea to publish a description of a board
member position each month. Sounds like a good
idea. Then she mentioned that for this month it would
be perfect to include the newsletter editor’s duties. I
suggested it should be the Director’s position. Well,
we see who pulls the weight around here.
Duties for the Newsletter Editor include the
following:
• Assists the sponsoring dealer and chapter
director in upholding the “Annual Charter for
H.O.G. Chapters.”
• Authors, edits, and facilitates the distribution
of chapter publications, including the chapter
newsletter.
• Presents any chapter publications (written,
electronic, oral, etc.) to the sponsoring dealer
for approval prior to their use.
• Organizes and assembles written material for
the chapter.
• Submits chapter events to Hog Tales for pub12
Bob Wiro
lication.
Informs chapter members of chapter activities
by printing them in the chapter newsletter.
• Promotes H.O.G.’s fun, family-oriented philosophy in all chapter publications.
• Sends a copy of all publications to the H.O.G.
office.
Another important duty is that you ride a
motorcycle, and of course it should be a Harley. I’ve
had my 2001 Road King Classic since last May and
started coming to HOG meetings in June. I’ve put
on about 5,000 miles since then riding at least a little
each month of the year. I’m planning on doing a lot
more riding this year.
It’s been about 20 years since my last bike, a
Yamaha 650. Before that, I rode a Honda 350. Both
of those bikes were riden year round all over western
Oregon. My first bike was a Honda 50. You know,
the kind with clutchless shifting. Sweet. I got that
bike to just about 50 mph once on a long straight
away with a slight downhill slope. Each bike seems
to get bigger; hopefully this one will do for awhile.
Bob Fanshier
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Dave’s Birthday
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April 2007
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Director
Jane Allen 503-362-6625
director@salemhog.org
Activities Officer
Mary Lund 503-474-4703
activities@salemhog.org
Webmaster
Bill Churchill 503-392-3395
webmaster@salemhog.org
Assistant Director
David Nichols 503-969-2334
asst.director@salemhog.org
Safety Officer
Mark Johnston 503-585-2381
safety@salemhog.org
E-Group
John Zobrist
egroups@salemhog.org
Secretary
Patty Nichols 503-319-9040
secretary@salemhog.org
Photographer
Keith Harris 503-829-7302
photographer@salemhog.org
Historian
Patty Nichols 503-319-9040
historian@salemhog.org
Treasurer
Jackie Sprecher 503-449-2401
treasurer@salemhog.org
Membership Officer
Catherine Johnston 503-510-8621
membership@salemhog.org
Editor
Bob Fanshier 503-580-6988
editor@salemhog.org or
longhiker@comcast.net
May 2007
Rogue River Adventure
WHEN: June 29th-July1st
Where: Rogue River
CHAPTER CLOSED EVENT------ Rogue River Adventure...Leaving June 29th arriving home the 1st of
July...64 mile round trip ( 6 hour).....$37. Per adult if we have at least 10 adults....boat leaves at 8:30 am so we
meet at the dock at 7:45-8:00. We’ll leave Friday by 3:00 as it is a 5-5 1/2 trip. Your $37 .00 needs to be paid
at the next meeting so I can make the reservation. I think we can make motel accommodations a little later after
we know how many are going. www.roguejets.com/grouprate.html
For more Info Contact Pat Brenden at Prnsisbb@aol.com
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SALEM HARLEY-DAVIDSON. 3601 SILVERTON RD., NE, SALEM, OR 97303
PH: 503-363-0634
SALEM HARLEY OWNERS GROUP #1997
Patches and Pins
Patches and the Salem HOG Chapter Pin are available
at all chapter meetings. No matter what your preference,
large or small, you will find the various patches on display
with their prices.
Checkout the display at the front table prior to the
meeting, during the break, or immediately after the meeting.
Large National HOG Patch ...............................$20.00
Large Salem HOG Rocker ................................$20.00
Large Reflective National HOG Patch . ............$25.00
Small National HOG Patch . .............................$10.00
Small Salem HOG Rocker ................................$10.00
Salem Chapter Pin ............................................$10.00