August 2016 EN - Central Cal BMW Riders

AUGUST 2016
BMW MOA Charter #147
CCBR Web Site www.ccbr.org
BMW RA Charter #203
AUGUST MEETING
At Kaski Ranch
Sunday, August 14th, 2016 at 11:30 am
1143 Kaski Lane, Concord, CA 94518 925-209-1066
For Details go to www.ccbr.org
Many thanks to Todt and Connie for organizing this meeting.
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The President Says!!
By Bob Kuykendall
It is time to recall Todt Clark’s famous quotation - “August is a time to enjoy the waning Summer
in anticipation of the coming Fall”.
So it is also true of Central Cal this August when we gather on August 14th around the barbeque
at the Kaski Ranch in Concord, CA. CCBR V.P. Todt Clark and his wife Connie will be firing up
the barbie for some fine food. So be there at 11:30 am if you are hungry. We will set up a link
on the Club web site for you to let us know you are coming. Address is 1143 Kaski Lane,
Concord, CA 94518.
Todt and Connie's House
At the August Meeting we will you give you a preview of the September Beemer BASH in
Quincy. I believe that Todt, Jon or Phil will be able to preview the GS Ride.
As for the BASH, it is coming together. Have you registered for the BASH yet? Here is a brief
summary of what’s going on at this year’s BASH:
The 31st Annual Autumn Beemer BASH
September 16 - 18, 2016
Confirmed Speakers
Richard Battles - the owner of RKA Luggage, will put on two seminars:
• The R.I.D.E. All you need to know about communications. (what is the R.I.D.E.?
Research, Integration, Decision Making, Expansion)
• •So I gotta video camera…now wattaidowithit??
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Phil Douglas - Knows all we need to know about motorcycle suspensions:
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Bike Setup: numbers vs black magic
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Stock vs Aftermarket: Why is Aftermarket better?
Jeff Kurtz - retired into a life of full-time M/C touring, only to find that the missing
relationship was 53,000 miles ahead. A retired engineer (gadget-guy) turned photojournalist, he
blogs and enjoys BMW dual-sporting where ever the gravel leads him. This is his third year
speaking, new stories and his girlfriend in tow (figuratively speaking.)
www.WhereDoesThatRoadGo.com
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22 months of cross country adventure on a G650GS and a tent. He will fill you in with tips
on FREE camping, camp hosting, close encounters, photos/videos of the adventure, and his
legendary PVC tubes (not available in stores!). http://jeff-kurtz.pixels.com/
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Two-up and a Toy Hauler - Maintaining a Relationship with a Non-Rider. Full-time MC
traveler meets non-rider g/f to take on the challenges of sharing the road(s). The story
of how we spent 15 weeks and 10,000 miles of 2015 sharing scenery, friends and much
wine, while managing to evolve from six-wheels (one Toyota and one bike) to ten-wheels
and combinations thereof. To be discussed: traveling vs vacationing and vehicle
management.
Robert Fleischer aka "Snow Bum" - Master of Airhead Tech & Anecdotes
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/index.html
BASH Vendors:
The 2016 BASH will once again have several high quality, BMW rider focused vendors at the
BASH to help you get the touring, sports riding or dual sport farkles you are missing, replace
those you have lost, or add to your inventory of BMW rider equipment, accessories, and clothing
you need or want.
Confirmed Vendors:
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Al Chibi – provides riders with custom fitted ear plugs, ear phones and accessories
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AmeriDeck West – new to the BASH provides innovative solutions of lifting and
transporting motorcycles, trikes, spyders and quads
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Cycle Specialties – long time BASH supporter and Modesto BMW dealer supporter and
has other good brands of two wheelers -http://www.cyclespecialties.com/
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RKA Luggage – long time BASH supporter and provider of high quality luggage, tank bags ,
and communication equipment -http://www.rka-luggage.com/
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Invited Vendors that have not yet been confirmed:
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Bill Mayer Saddles – maker of custom fitted motorcycle seats -www.billmayersaddles.com/
On- Site Off Road Training Classes
BASH Special Hands on Training Classes by Dirty Streetmasters - “Want to go off-road? “Dirty
Streetmasters” is for those who ride dual-sport or Adventure bikes – especially for those who
have yet to get their bike in the dirt. Already ride in the dirt? It’s not a bad idea to get a
refresher on your skills. Go to their web site - www.streetmasters.info -You can contact Nancy
Foote at nancy.foote@streetmasters.info to sign up for classes at the BASH
Central Cal BASH attendee jumping the
hump after the Dirty Streetmaster’s
course.
Having a cold one at the
Beer Garden.
Please contact Ellen
Kuykendall ASAP to
volunteer for a position
at the BASH. If you do
not volunteer, she will
find you!
925-570-9959
treas@ccbr.org
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Many thanks to CCBR Secretary Rich Meissner for the following
photo essay of the May 15th, 2016 Ride to the Junction led by Rich
Alves. Photos continued on the next 2 pages.
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CENTRAL CAL BMW RIDERS
2015 OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS and EXTRAORDINARY VOLUNTEERS
President
Bob Kuykendall
(925) 570-9957
prez@ccbr.org
Vice-President
Todt Clark
(925) 209-1066
vp@ccbr.org
Secretary
Rich Meissner
(209) 578-1933
Treasurer
Ellen Kuykendall
(925) 300-3512
treas@ccbr.org
Director - BASH
Jon Beining
(707) 763-3063
bashchair@ccbr.org
Director - Meetings
Jay MacDonald
(209) 966-3895
Director - Membership
Ray Trujillo
(916) 601-9141
Director - Outreach
Peter Sandberg
(510) 606-0980
Director - Rides
Phil James
(925) 372-8155
events@ccbr.org
Director - Webmaster
Ollie Wright
(510) 637-9299
web@ccbr.org
BASH Information
Dave Gordon
(925) 989-8372
bashinfo@ccbr.org
Exhaust Notes Editor
Todt Clark
(925) 209-1066
editor@ccbr.org
Spring Fling Chairman
Kim Dromlewicz
(925) 324-7072
membership@ccbr.org
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