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RICK BUTLER (Treasurer)
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Dave Goulet
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From the Driver’s Seat by Rick Butler .......................... 4
Showing the Flag for the MTA ............................. 6
Bad Riding Habits by Dave Goulet ........................... 8
Welcome New Members ...................................... 8
Faster than a Speeding Venture by J.R. Michaels .. 10
Curve Cowboy Reunion by Gary & Mary Droege ..... 14
V-Daze 2004 ........................................................ 17
Chapter Roll Call ................................................ 20
Business Support Network ............................... 21
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HOWARD RAY
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MTA Membership Application ........................... 23
DAVE HENDERSON
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From the Driver’s Seat
Well my friends,
Boy do I have
bunch of stuff to talk
about this time! And
the first item is the
“Membership Survey”
that was included in
the last issue. I would
really like everyone in
this organization to
complete this survey.
Since we are a true
membership organization, we feel your input is
important. And, this survey is meant to measure the
importance and satisfaction of what we do for you
as a member of this organization. If a majority of
you do not feel something we are doing is important, then we shouldn’t continue doing it. Then if
you are not satisfied with something we are doing,
then we should stop it or concentrate our efforts
elsewhere. If you have not completed and sent it in
yet, please do so, if nothing more than a favor to
me. Even though we asked for it to be returned by
the end of January, I would rather have it late than
not at all. I would like to publish the results in the
March/April issue.
International Motorcycle Shows
Now I’d like to bring you up to date on our participation in the International Motorcycle Shows. I
last told you that we had completed the Seattle and
Dallas shows, where we both received very positive results from the show participants. And the same
thing was experienced by both Steve Morris and
his members of California Chapter 3 in Long Beach
and Randy Frank and his folks of Colorado Chapter 3 in Denver. Then for the Atlanta show we did
not have a chapter in Georgia, so I had been in touch
with Bill Reber and his folks of South Carolina
Chapter 1 because I really felt we needed the exposure in the South Eastern part of the US. And Bill
was able to get himself and four of his other members to travel over 200 miles to Atlanta to help host
the show. But I felt we were still short a few people
for the entire three days and was not sure if it would
work. Then one of my close friends Sarah Mohrle
suggested that why didn’t we just take off Friday
and drive to Atlanta to help Bill and his folks with
this show (it was only 800 miles). And that’s exactly what we did and Thursday evening after I got
off work, we loaded up her SUV, grabbed a bite to
eat and jumped on I-20 and drove all night and were
in Atlanta by Friday morning to meet with Bill and
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Jim Hooper to get set up. We talked to so many
people who stopped by the booth that I was loosing my voice by Saturday afternoon.
But after this show, we had enough participant interest as well as one eager volunteer who
wanted to help us start an Atlanta area chapter.
And our last show will be in Detroit, where our
friends of Michigan Chapter 2 and Chapter 8
will host a booth. It’s possible that some of the
folks from Ontario Chapter 1 might be able to
come across the border and help out as well.
But regardless, I’d like to again thank all the
MTA members and their friends that have helped
out hosting a MTA booth at these many motorcycle shows. I just know we will see the returns
of this effort in new members and new chapters. And not to overlook all of the interest we
have seen in folks wanting to come to Estes Park,
Colorado for our annual gathering of friends.
I still can’t believe the interest in our “All
Brands, All Bikes, All Friends” format. And we
are the only organization of our type that has
the name to back up this statement! It seems
like so many owners clubs lately are touting the
tune of “All Brands” but they still have the name
that would make you feel uneasy about joining
them…..like applying for membership to the
GWRRA and riding a BMW K1200LT or Star
Touring and riding a new Goldwing.
V-Daze Update
And speaking of our 20th Annual V-Daze,
Randy Frank and his folks are in high gear attending to their various duties. We will again
bring back our popular parade where the city of
Estes Park is so excited about us having our
rally in their beautiful little town. And Randy
had firmed up the location for our Monday dinner ride, and I can personally tell you will really
enjoy this late afternoon ride (since we were there
this past September).
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A new item we have this year to see how it works is a
seminar each morning on “Smart Lines” in riding curves
from David Hough’s book on Proficient Motorcycling. This
will not take too long where we will show examples and talk
about this preferred method of riding the curves and then
we will take the participants on an organized ride where we
can practice what was presented. I DO NOT want any accidents this year, especially anyone running off the road in a
curve. If you are still a little uneasy riding mountain curves,
this session and following ride will certainly help you out. I
first thought I would like to offer a MSF course, but in
retrospect I think this type of presentation and then practical execution should work out better. I plan on doing this
every morning, so if you miss a session, you can catch it the
next day. Then afterward you can feel easy on the poker run
or the various self-guided rides.
So, you will find the registration form in this issue as
well as on the web site in the store, where you can register
on-line. And we have also included all of the pre-arranged
accommodations, where the prime spot will be the Holiday
Inn – Rocky Mountain Park. The next closest lodging is at
the Twin Owls Lodge, just across the street to the North.
However Estes Park is full of other accommodations from
the famous Stanley Hotel, to condos, to B&Bs, to other
camping, which you can find on the “and more hotels” link
on the V-Daze page on our web site. So let’s get those registrations in early so we will have an early idea of what our
participation will be.
Dealer Support Memberships
In the last issue I mentioned that we were close to finalizing this new membership which is targeted toward the dealership (s) in your area that you think enough of to recommend to a close friend. This application is not intended to
ask dealers for discounts, but more to be there in support of
our traveling members that may need emergency help while
on a long trip. I feel discounts should be offered to customers based upon their own relationship with a dealer, not because we carry some membership card. Now if the dealer
wants to offer a discount, especially where we may have a
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large active chapter, then that’s just fine. But this will not be
an outward condition of this membership.
The other service we ask of this dealership is to promote
our organization to their customers who may be looking for
a group like ours to ride with. And if possible they could be
instrumental in starting a MTA chapter. The annual cost of
this membership will only be $75 where they will also receive a bi-monthly copy of Motorcycle Roads (just like any
other member) and they will be listed in the Business Support Network page in Motorcycle Roads as well as the annual Fellow Pages. And we will not send this application
directly to a dealership. I want you as a member to take this
Dealer Membership packet to your dealer and present it to
them personally. And the first item in this packet will be a
personalized letter from the MTA stating that one of our
members (and their customer) is presenting this offer to them.
We will have both this letter (in a MS Word format) and the
application on the web site to where you can download them.
The application will also be in the MTA store to where the
dealer can apply on-line for membership. But there will be
one thing you will need from the office, and that will be a
suitable number of national brochures to leave with the dealership to give to their touring bike customers when they buy
a new bike. All you will need to do is call Barb at the office
and she will send you a supply of brochures.
2004 Open Board Positions
This year we have two (2) Board of Director positions
that will expire and are open for nomination. The current
incumbents are Tom Anderson and Dave Henderson and if
they choose to run for another term, they will have to be
voted in just like any other nominee. The Board of Directors
has general management oversight responsibilities for the
MTA. They also have responsibility for long-term goals and
strategic planning. If this sounds like something you are
good at and you are interested in working with a successful
team, then a Board position might be right for you. The best
Board members should have a broad range of skills but there
is little need of individuals with a single item agenda. And
do not make the mistake of thinking these positions are honorary or the result of a popularity contest. If it is recognition you want, there are easier ways to get that in the MTA.
So, if you see where your skills could fit into the future
of the MTA, please consider running for one of these Board
positions. In doing so, please send me your name, personal
qualifications and a short statement of where you see the
MTA as a motorcycle association in the next five years.
Rick Butler
1304 Taos Road
Wylie, TX 75098
Rick_Butler@verizon.net
This can be done via e-mail or US mail and should be
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Showing the flag for the MTA
“Just Do It”
I
f any MTA chapters are debat
ing whether or not to participate
in their local motorcycle shows,
Calgary Chapter II encourages them to
“Do it!”
“In Calgary, the annual motorcycle
show comes at the beginning of January when we’re starting to get desperate,” said Chapter Rep Warren Schick.
“The show helps us get through the rest
of the winter; but more importantly it’s
a great boost for our club, in terms of
participation and in recruiting new
members.”
MTA members, from left, Karl Nordin,
Cliff Lomenda and Ralph Adams talk to
visitors at the MTA booth on the second
day of the Calgary show.
Driver’s Seat, continued from page 5
received by April 1st. We will appoint
a nomination committee to review the
qualifications and the selected nominees
will be listed in the May/June issue of
Motorcycle Roads along with a printed
ballot. If you are coming to V-Daze,
please bring your ballot with you for
yourself and associate. If you are not
coming to V-Daze you may mail your
signed ballot (s) to the office by May
30th or send it with a fellow member to
be placed in a ballot box at the rally.
The ballots will be counted at the rally
and the results announced during the
General Membership meeting Wednes-
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The Calgary show is a three day
event which mixes manufacturer displays, after market and accessory dealers, vendors, custom shops, club displays, event ride promotions, information booths, vintage and custom displays, motocross jump exhibitions, even
a bike apparel fashion show. Fifteen
thousand people visited the show this
year.
“It’s like going to bike Disneyland,” Former chapter reps Karl Nordin, left,
said former Chapter Rep Cliff and Cliff Lomenda and Cliff’s wife Pat
staffed the MTA booth for a number of
Lomenda, one of the 15 club members shifts at the Calgary Motorcycle Show.
who volunteers for a shift in the MTA
booth and whose Yamaha
The efforts apparently paid off. At the
Roadstar on display in the
Calgary Chapter’s regular monthly meeting
booth attracted a lot of atthe following week, extra chairs had to be
tention. “It’s a long time in
Calgary from the end of
brought out as eight potential new members
one riding season to the bebrought the total meeting attendance to 34.
ginning of the next, so the
show comes at just the right time.”
the Calgary Chapter’s regular monthly
“For the club, the show is very im- meeting the following week, extra chairs
port,” Warren added. “It’s an opportu- had to be brought out as eight potential
nity for us to talk to the riding public, new members brought the total meettell them what the club is about, show ing attendance to 34.
them photos of past rides and events,
“That was gratifying to see,” Wartell them about the MTA and encour- ren said. “Not only did people drop by
age them to join.”
the booth, but they followed up on it by
The efforts apparently paid off. At
See Flag, continued on next page
day evening. This is one change from
the past, where we will no longer accept nominations from the floor during
the meeting. Therefore if you want to
get involved on the Board, please don’t
wait until this meeting, because it will
be too late. If we do not get at least two
nominees, the vacant positions will remain open and the current Board will
decide what to do with them.
And lastly before I close, I’d like to
give you a short heads up that your
Board of Directors is putting organizational changes in place to create a business operational group, headed up by
the President to take care of the day-tomotorcycle roads
day business of running the MTA. This
group will allow us to be more responsive to the needs of the organization in
the areas of marketing, advertising, recruiting, chapter coordination, rallies or
gatherings and any other area that needs
attention either on a short or long term
basis. The rational behind this change
is to run this organization like a business and will probably require the formation of several committees. We don’t
have everything finalized at this time
but I will provide all of the details of
these changes in the next issue.
Until next time, take care,
Rick
Jan/Feb 2004
Flag, continued from previous page
coming out to the meeting. I think that
says something about the attraction that
the MTA has. We had a sign-up sheet
at the booth and anyone who gave us
their contact information will be phoned
and invited to meetings and to the rides.”
“One thing we did do,” Cliff said,
“was to add the slogan ‘All Bikes, All
Brands, All Friends’ to the banner at
the booth. That is one thing about the
MTA that appeals to just about everybody we talk to. It’s not just a Yamaha
club or a Kawasaki club. Everyone can
ride and everyone is welcome.”
The Calgary Chapter has a busy ride
and event season planned starting with
its annual party in February which signals either the end of the last riding season or the start of the next one. The club
plans day rides or overnight and weekend camping trips for almost every
weekend of the riding season. A contingent is making plans to attend V-Daze
MTA Chapter member Rob McCaghren
recruits a new member for the MTA. Rob
organized the volunteer schedule at the
MTA booth, getting 15 members to
commit to shifts at the three-day show.
in Colorado as well. The ride schedule
will be posted on the club’s website at
http://www.vtscalgary.50megs.com/
index.html which also has club news,
photos and links to motorcycle related
activities.
C
Chapter Rep Warren Schick, left, and
member Grant Plett in front of the
Calgary Chapter 2 booth.
“Between our rides, our annual
events like the Pig Roast and rides with
other clubs, we’re looking forward to a
very busy riding season,” Warren said.
ONGRATULATIONS!!
20-YEAR MEMBERS
21-YEAR MEMBERS
Alan E. Duncan, LaPorte, TX
Richard F. Torrey, Bennington, VT
Hugh B. Paull, Merritt Island, FL
Vincent & Shelia Kapczynski, Hockley, TX
Alan L. Miller of Carrollton, OH
Michael A. Schefter, Portland, OR
Roger N. Heinke, Junction City, OR
Robert E. Donahue, Wisc. Rapids, WI
Rick & Linda Butler of Wylie, TX
James A. Stiffey of Mosier, OR
Bob & Iris Grindell of Kenton, OH
William J. Brown of Hudson, FL
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More than 15,000 people visited the
Calgary Motorcycle Show in early
January. Here Cliff Lomenda talks to a
couple of potential new MTA members.
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Bad “Slow Speed” Riding Habits
By Dave Goulet
T
here are three riding practices that
I would like to address. First, the
practice of putting both feet down when
coming to a stop. Second, using only the
front brake while riding at slow speed.
Thirdly, rider dragging their feet while
travelling at slow speed. I noticed these
practices at both V-Daze and Wing Ding
this year. The reasons for these practices
are unknown to me.
As a Chief Instructor for the Canada
Safety Council Motorcycle Training
Course, I would like to say a few words
on each of these practices.
Let me start with putting both feet
down as the bike comes to a stop. By putting both feet down as you come to a stop
you loose approximately 30 percent of
your braking power (Even with integrated
brakes). With a fully loaded bike the rider
is giving up a lot of braking power. There
should only need to be three times that
you need put your right foot on the ground.
First when you come to a stop, get off
balance and the bike leans to the right,
you need your right foot on the ground to
keep the bike from falling over. Second,
after you come to a stop and you are not
in first gear, you need your right foot on
the ground so that you can put the bike
back in first gear. And last but not least,
when a passenger gets on the bike you
need both feet on the ground and both
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
Graham Atkinson, Blairmore, AB — ratkins@telusplanet.net ....................................................... 403-563-3696
Howard C. Bishop, Calgary, AB ..................................................................................................... 403-235-4159
Craig A. Brooks, Evergreen, CO — brooks_22595@msn.com ..................................................... 303-883-7838
Dennis J. & Christine T. Burger, Huntington Beach, CA — dburger@socal.rr.com ..................... 714-968-0774
David & Cynthia Chamberlain, Irmo, SC — david.chamberlain@usarec.army.mil ........................ 803-606-9659
Mark A. & Kay Chovan, Frisco, TX — chovan@abcglobal.net ...................................................... 972-335-3867
Don B. Curren, Carstairs, AB ......................................................................................................... 403-337-2925
Duane Eakes, Bremerton, WA — eakesdw@comcast.net ............................................................. 360-405-1377
Lyle C. Exelby, Calgary, AB — lexelby@hotmail.com..................................................................... 403-273-6152
Scott & Sylvia Fabro, Temple, TX — Sfabro1@aol.com ................................................................ 254-778-7025
Ramey E. Fair, Seattle, WA — acupunctureworks@earthlink.net ................................................... 206-721-0142
Gary W. Foster , Lake Louise, AB — gfoster@telusplanet.net ....................................................... 403-762-0936
Stephen Garcia, Bremerton, WA —steve.garcia@subase.nsb.navy.mil ....................................... 360-710-6944
Dave Kisser, Calgary, AB — dave.kisser@3web.net ...................................................................... 403-590-5353
George B. Martin, Clifton Park, NY — gbmartin@albany.net ......................................................... 518-371-4241
Dorothy E. Moore, Calgary, AB — gutzz50@hotmail.com ............................................................. 519-642-4901
Don Morberg, Calgary, AB — morberg@uti.ca ............................................................................... 403-253-2935
Bo E. Nordin, Calgary, AB — NordinF@telusplanet.net ................................................................. 403-569-0522
E. Patrick O’Hara, Upland, CA — pohara1@hotmail.com .............................................................. 909-949-4241
BJ & Jo Ondo, Colorado Springs, CA — billyondo@msn.com ..................................................... 719-632-8317
Darryl A. Peterson, High River, AB — brds@telusplanet.net ......................................................... 403-652-4288
Grant H. Plett, Langdon, AB ........................................................................................................... 403-936-5247
Scott A. Power, Calgary, AB — scott_dana@shaw.ca ................................................................... 403-272-0551
Edward C. Reid, Calgary, AB — mechman1@telus.net ................................................................ 403-278-9593
Michael Robinson, McKinney, TX — mrobin@airmail.net ............................................................. 972-897-3216
Bill Shivers, Lexington, SC — bills@pattersonfan.com................................................................. 803-359-9918
Rod E. Venables, Airdrie, AB .......................................................................................................... 403-948-7806
Paul A. Weber, Haxtun, CO — psweber@hotmail.com ................................................................... 970-774-6729
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Allan E. & Gloria A. Bain , Medway, MA — mrsgabain@attbi.com ................................................ 508-533-5800
Dave Brittain, Friendswood, TX — brittaindv@aol.com ................................................................. 281-996-1287
Darrell & Sharon L. Burns, Indepnedence, MO............................................................................. 816-461-1519
Al Greenough, Chestermere, AB — algreenough@shaw.ca ......................................................... 403-248-4915
Craig McAninch, McKinney, TX — cmacrider@hotmail.com ......................................................... 215-457-3432
Rick Wilson, Calgary, AB ................................................................................................................ 403-818-4305
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hands on the handle bar to compensate
for when the passenger steps up and over
to get into the passenger’s seat. In all
cases once the situation has been taken
care of the proper position for your right
foot is on the foot peg with the rear brake
applied to ensure the brake light is on. So
the proper way to come to a stop is only
your left foot should come down to balance the motorcycle
At a stop the brake light should be on
all the time. The easiest way to do that is
keep you right foot on the brake.
The use of only front brake at slow
speed is a dangerous habit. At walking
pace speeds, the motorcyclist should only
use only the rear brake. Because the front
brake on most motorcycles are a disc
MTA Texas Chapter 1
All Fool’s Day Rally
April 2 - 4, 2004
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brake they are very powerful. If the brake
lever is grabbed or squeezed too hard and
to quick you can cause the front wheel to
quit rotating. If the wheel is turned you
may upset the motorcycle. Then there is
the question of integrated brakes. I can’t
speak for all bikes with integrated brakes,
but the Goldwing uses only one piston
on each of the front discs with the use of
the rear brake therefore it will exert less
pressure even under sudden braking.
Dragging feet while driving slowly.
At slow speeds you need to keep both feet
on the foot pegs. The right foot operate
the rear brake. You can maintain your balance better at slow speeds if you sit up
straight, keep you knees close into the
tank, and look where you are going and
operate the clutch around the friction point
(the point where the power from the engine starts to be transferred to the rear
wheel) or sometimes referred to as slipping the clutch and dabbing on the rear
brake. Driving a motorcycle at slow
speeds is a learned skill. It is a skill that
needs to be practiced all the time to become proficient.
If you were to change these 3 driving
habits it will make you a more confident
and skilled rider.
Missouri Chapter I
Ride to the Moon
MarbleCompany
By Gary Droege MTA # 00348
Mike Yelton, Gary and Mary
Droege, Jim and Janet Hayner, Charlie
and Judy Stephens (plus grandson Dallas), Jerry and Mary White, Frank and
Barbara Morgan, Terry Edwards, and
Chris Cline enjoyed an October breakfast meeting at the Kansas City, Kansas, Cracker Barrel.
After a lengthy wait, which allowed
lots of conversation, the food arrived
and we all ate our fill.
Afterward most headed for a very
interesting tour of the world renowned
Moon Marble Company to watch
marbles being made by hand as well as
by machine. Everyone enjoyed the demonstration and opportunity to see this
form of “glass art.”
The ride home was probably damp
for most as light showers moved
through the area.
(to benefit St. Jude’s)
AUCTIONS
DOOR PRIZES
BIKE SHOW
BIKE GAMES
SCAVENGER HUNT
LIGHT SHOW
CMA SERVICES (Sunday)
VENDORS
(Hang 9, Food, Pelton
Custom Paint/Pinstripping)
Pre-Registration, $12.00 pp
(Post marked by March 20)
After the 20th, $15.00 pp
Tent Camping: $7.00/night
RV: $12.00/night
For more info, contact::
Lori Hadsell
Home: 281-991-4205
Email: lhadsell@ev1.net
or visit: www.mtatx1.org
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Motorcycle Touring Association’s
May 7, 8 and 9, 2004
Pre-registration, $30 per person; after April 15th, $35 50 rooms for MTA
are reserved at
per person. Registration includes souvenir pin, souvenir patch,
Friday ice cream social, Saturday evening banquet and after Inn of the Ozarks
dinner speaker (Christian Neuhauser, Publisher of
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Faster than a…
S
By J.R. Michaels
I
peeding
enture
V
t is 4:00 in the morning, May 10, 2003, and I’m
sitting in the Harley Davidson dealership in Allen,
Texas. No, I wasn’t drunk and lost, I was supposed
to be there, and no, I didn’t have to sleep in the parking lot
underneath my bike to get there at that time. I was there to
ride in the Iron Butt run to raise money for the Pediatric
Brain Tumor Foundation and the Collin County Children’s
Advocacy Center, so I was sacrificing my sleep for a good
cause. I was going to do the 1,000 mile run from Allan,
Texas to Brownsville, Tennessee and back with MTA Texas
Chapter 6’s infamous Rex “Greyhound” Adams, and since
they expected more than 100 motorcycles to be involved, I
got there early to try and save us a starting spot up at the
front. We were supposed to depart at 5:00 a.m., but there
were already a handful of bikes there when I arrived and by
4:30 the parking lot was nearly full.
At the start, ready to go
This Iron Butt run requires that you ride at least 1,000
miles in a 24 hour period, so if we left at 5:00 a.m. Saturday
morning, we had until 5:00 a.m. Sunday morning to be back.
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I had filled up with gas and checked everything one more
time, so all that was left was to put on my helmet (full face),
padded gloves and of course my Joe Rocket riding jacket
with body armor. I don’t wear the armored jacket to feel
safe or anything like that, I wear it because BJ and Suzanne
Melin wear them, and everyone knows that if BJ and Suzanne
do it, then it is automatically JUST PLAIN COOL!
I have ridden with Rex a lot of places and I know that he
doesn’t really like to push his Venture that much, so when
we were about to start and he told me again that he planned
on being back in Allen by 9:00 p.m. that night, I knew something was up. He still denies it to this day, but I have a
feeling that he must have bet a lot of people a lot of money
that we could do it. As he was telling me how we could ride
1,000 miles in 16 hours, with 12 mandatory stops, he was
shaking like Elvis in Vegas, so he was either excited about it
or had had way too much coffee. But there was no more
time to talk, the clock had started and we were off.
We were about the 20th bikes to leave, heading up I-75
to McKinney, then Hwy. 380 east to Greenville where we
would get on I-30 and head east. By the time we got to
McKinney, we were only about 3 or 4 bikes back from being in the lead. All the way to I-30 we would pass them and
they would pass us. As we got on I-30 looking around there
was next to no traffic, except for the small group of bikes
that we couldn’t seem to shake. With the open freeway ahead
of us, we are casually maintaining a speed of about 95 to
100 mph as the miles begin to fall behind us. The other
group of bikes had just grown from 3 or 4, to 9 or 10, which
is when we found out why we couldn’t shake them at these
speeds. They weren’t trying to keep up, they were holding
back waiting for the rest of their friends to catch up, and
when they did, they sped up even more and just pulled away
of into the night.
We were required to stop about every 110 to 120 miles,
which at the speed we were running was just about as far as
a tank of gas would take us. The stops were fast and furi-
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ous, paying for gas at the pump, eating my PowerBars and
having some water while still sitting on the bike, the whole
time Rex is telling me over the CB that we gotta go, we
gotta go. We had decided that as part of the plan, we would
let those Goldwing riders that were running faster than we
were, stay ahead of us so that any police that may be out
there would choose to make friends with them first. Hey, it
sounds good.
We did the first half with little or no problems. We had
made it past the slow traffic, through the construction zones
and around Memphis with no problems or even stopping at
Graceland. They had told us very explicitly that you can’t
speed in Tennessee as even 1 mph over the speed limit would
get you a fat speeding ticket. We took their advice and didn’t’
go over 55 mph, well for all of about two minutes, then Rex
went past me at a very accelerated pace
and the race was on again. Maybe
the cops didn’t see us, maybe
they thought we were
low flying planes, or
maybe they just
couldn’t catch us,
either way they
left us alone.
It’s now 1:00
p.m. and we have
just pulled into the
Harley dealer in
Memphis for a required stop and a break
for lunch. That small group
of riders was already there, but
we didn’t ask them if they had gotten any
tickets, we didn’t want them to catch on to our plan.
Lunch at the Harley dealer in Memphis.
When we arrived a lot of nice people came over to greet
us and officially check us in. They said that we had averaged 86 mph so far, that there was free food and water, and
that we could rest for a while, eat and talk about the ride
with the others as they showed up. I guess they didn’t know
about Rex’s bet and that 16 hour thing.
We had spent about 20 minutes eating and, well, standing up, when Speedy Gun Rex decided it was time to hit the
road. We got back on the Interstate, kicked it back up to
about 95 mph and settled back for the ride home. I was
leading when I thought for sure that our luck had just
changed. We came over a small rise and there was a cop
coming from the other direction. He seemed to speed up as
he passed us and I kept calling to Rex to see if he had turned
around to come after us. Just as we decided that he wasn’t
coming, we got back up to a good speed and here came
another cop toward us with his lights already on. Maybe the
first one couldn’t catch us and had called for help. But as
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the second one passed us, he had his window open and was
pointing for us to take it down, but he just kept one going. I
guess they both had another, more important call they were
already on, or my cop car karma was still good for a little
longer, or they thought that I was BJ and decided that they
just better not mess with me (Another reason to dress like he
does when I ride).
The traffic going back was a lot heavier, which required
a bit more darting and scooting type riding, and we only ran
into one driver that was a total _ss and wouldn’t let us by. I
thought we could hang back for a couple minutes and wait
for a space to pass him, but then Rex looked at his watch
and there for a second I was sure that he was going for his
gun. Just then a space the size of a football opened and Rex
squeezed through and took off, so being the ultra conservative rider that I am, I decided that if he can
do it, I can do it, dropped it to 4th
and left a vapor trail as I
caught back up with Rex.
It’s now dark, we
have just pulled of
the Interstate and
are about to go
through the small
towns along Hwy.
380, it’s 60 miles
back to the finishing point in Allen
and 45 minutes until
9:00 p.m., piece of cake.
It’s Saturday night and all of
the young bucks are speeding toward the wine, women and song that awaits
them. As we pass them at near light speed, I wonder how
embarrassed they would be if they knew that two old folks
on ‘geezer’ bikes had just gone by them so fast it looked like
they were standing still?
As we are exiting I-75 to the finishing point, I know that
this is going to be really close, I am just about to accomplish so many things and that one all important thought keeps
reverberating through my head, MY GOD MY BUTT IS
SORE! We park the bikes and hurry to check in, our finish
time is officially 8:56 p.m., or 15 hours and 56 minutes. We
did it!!
I did the ride safely and without getting a ticket, I raised
money for a good charity, I became a member of the “Toughest riders in the world,” but most important I did it in the 16
hours so that Rex could collect the bazillion dollars in bets
he had on this. I do think that we should consider changing
Rex’s nickname from “Sheepdog” to “Greyhound,” because
when you put a really nice prize at the end of the run, that
boy runs FAST!
This is my story and I’m sticking to it.
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Mike’s Wonderful
(and unintended) Adventure
By Ric Zittenfield, Webfoot Wanderers of Oregon
The forecasted high for the day was
to be 92 degrees and the only sensible
direction to go for the after meeting ride
would be toward the coast. That was our
road captain’s thinking when Mike
Schefter planned a ride that would take
us to McMinnville and a gander at the
Spruce Goose, then to Highway 22 to
Hebo and up 101 to Tillamook, then back
to Portland via the Wilson River Highway. That sounded great to Gil Soyster,
John Opp and me, so after the September
28th meeting, the four of us took off for
the cooler coast. Only, we didn’t suspect
how cool it was going to be.
The Evergreen Aviation Museum was
our first stop, but only to use the rest
rooms and check out all that one can see
for free at the front of the display area.
The Hughes Flying Boat’s huge port wing
towers impressively above the lobby area
and you can see most of the plane from
there. Mike, who has seen the entire display area, tells us it is well worth the price
of admission, which is $11 with $1 discounted for seniors and vets.
Highway 22 is always a delightful
ride and it took us to 101 and north to our
brown bag luncheon at a rest stop a few
miles south of Tillamook. Just up the road
is the Tillamook Air Museum housed in
the one remaining World War II blimp
hangar and I had a homework assignment
there: to find if there was a landing strip
and taxi way that leads to the museum.
Not being able to determine that from
the highway, we rode to the museum
where I dismounted the bike to go inside
to inquire and was informed that there
was such a strip and taxi way. Got back
on my bike and rejoined the others who
were at the east end of the huge hangar
talking with a fellow who owns the 1942
Stinson Reliant at rest behind him. Mike
tells me the plane’s owner is a friend of
Gil’s and he offered to take us on an excursion flight for only $100 for the four
of us. No arm twisting was needed. We
thoroughly enjoyed the flight which took
us up the coast to Tillamook and
Garibaldi. We had views of the Tillamook
Head Lighthouse, schools of fish, sea lions, pelicans, horseback riders, an elk
herd, dozens of small fishing boats at the
Life Saving Ride
By Ron “Road Runner” Sheppard
As a member of the SC-1 and a se- her tongue from her airway. Thank goodnior paramedic of 13 years, I was return- ness she started breathing and I didn’t
ing from Sumter this past Tuesday, head- have to do mouth-to-mouth breathing. The
ing for Columbia, SC. About half way driver was transported to the hospital by
back on Hwy. 378, I witnessed a black ambulance, and his girlfriend was airFord Ranger pickup truck heading toward lifted to Richland Trauma Center in Come lose control. It began rolling on its lumbia. In the process, I ended up leavside like a black bowling ball coming ing a good pair of bloody leather gloves
down the road. It ended up in the ditch in the ditch.
Lesson: Always carry an emergency
upside down. I turned around and was on
the scene before the dust settled. There kit. It seems to me I got mine at Wal-Mart
was a young male who was climbing out or Sam’s but all the Mass Merchandisers
the driver side. He had some broken ribs have these travel type kits. Sometimes
on his left side and a broken leg. His girl- they are in the Automotive area and somefriend had been ejected and was lying in times in the Health & Beauty area. Findthe ditch on her back. She was semi-con- ing one in a soft zipper-case may be
scious and was not breathing. Her tongue harder. Check out Walgreens and the like.
was blocking her airway along with a Bigger is better as longs as it can be safely
mouth full of blood. I managed to roll her stored. The name on my kit is (no kidon her side and use my finger to move ding) GET-SMART EMERGENCY KIT.
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mouth of a jetty and of course, the big
blimp hangar with our tiny motorcycles
parked nearby. The landing on grass was
a perfect ten.
The Reliant is large, has a high wing,
a nine cylinder radial engine and a tail
wheel. The instrument panel is so tall, the
pilot can not see over it and must zig zag
while taxiing to see if there is anything
in his path. But, once it is airborne, it is
extremely steady and confident.
We celebrated our unexpected flight
with an ice cream cone at the Tillamook
Cheese Factory and headed toward Portland on the Wilson River Highway. The
four of us had a great day, one we’ll not
soon forget.
Weekend Ride to
Florida
By Ron Sheppard
This is a story about a 1,283 mile solo
ride I made from Gaston SC to Florida.
For some reason, bad things seem to happen to me on long trips.
I got finished my night shift on a Friday morning with three days off. With
only about two hours sleep, I got up,
packed a few overnight items on my bike
and hit the road. I headed in a southernly
direction with no destination in mind. I
left Gaston, SC, and headed toward Augusta, GA, on I-20. After passing through
Augusta I peeled off of the interstate and
headed southwest on numerous back
roads toward Columbus, GA. After getting close to the Alabama border I
changed directions and headed southeast.
Just before dark I was on Hwy. 41 south
running parallel to I-75. I pulled into a
town called Tifton for an overnight stay
at the Super 8 motel. There was a Red
Lobster Restaurant across the street. After being seated inside I heard some complaints from a tourist a few tables down.
The man was upset with the waitress because he always orders a Strawberry
Daquiry with his meals. The waitress was
trying to explain to him that this is a dry
county and you can’t buy alcoholic drinks
anywhere in the county.
The next morning was warm and overcast with no rain in the forecast. I headed
south again on Hwy. 319 and passed
through Tallahassee, FL, to the Gulf
coast. I followed Hwy. 98 west through a
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series of beach owns. Around 3:00pm I
stopped at a restaurant called
SHARKY’S in Panama City Beach. I
was seated at a table on the outdoor patio
with a great view of the water. There was
a young and very attractive waitress who
took my order. She seemed to take an interest in me and we seemed to hit it off
pretty good. I told her that I was from
Gaston, SC, and I had the weekend off,
so I got on my bike and ended up here.
She thought that was so cool, to be able
to get on your bike and ride anywhere you
wanted to. I was thinking to myself that
if this dialog keeps going this well, I will
have her quitting her job and riding the
back seat of my Venture back to South
Carolina. Well, I soon found out that I
was day dreaming. All she was doing was
just hitting me up for a big tip.
While I was waiting for her to bring
my check, I noticed a flock of pigeons
(sorry, I meant sea gulls) perched on the
outside railing with all of them looking
very hungry toward the tables. So being
the nice guy that I am, I took some left
over french-fries and tossed some toward
the sea gulls. In just an instance, the whole
flock of those birds seeing which direction those two french-fries came from,
started swarming around the tables dropping feathers and pigeon poop everywhere. This activity was soon followed
by the manager paying a visit to my table
and requesting that I DO NOT feed the
birds. Feeling very unpopular, I paid my
bill and got the hell out of town.
I continued heading west on Hwy 98
along the coast. Along the way toward
the west-end of Panama City Beach, there
was a bicycle race in progress heading
west on Hwy 98. The traffic was slow as
cars creeped by the cyclists. At one point
I got behind a group of riders that was
coming up to a water stop. There were
some volunteers who were holding paper
cups of water out for the riders to grab as
they rode by. This was just too good to
pass up. I was pretending that I was in
the race and as I approached the group of
cup holders, I held my hand out with a
big grin on my face. There’s a clown in
every crowd—one of them threw a cup
of water at me. Well, I got my revenge—
I ended up wining that bike race.
Continuing west, It was just after dark
when I pulled into Pensacola, FL. This
town was a stopping point on my return
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trip from California back in May (you can
read that story on MTA SC-1). While
navigating the streets of the town going
from stoplight to stoplight, I avoided a
terrible accident in the making. While
approaching a stoplight, I down shifted
and depressed the clutch as I was coasting to a stop. As I was removing my feet
from the footrest my left foot was hung
up. For an instant, I had a flash back
thinking I was on my bicycle with the
clip-on foot pedals. In order to release
your foot off of the bicycle pedal, you had
to lift your heal up and turn your heal
outward while raising your foot at the
same time. I found myself going through
this motion a couple of times before I realized that was not on a damn bicycle.
Looking down I saw my tennis shoe lace
was looped over the gearshift lever. I
managed to calmly remove it before com-
ing to a stop. Mark this down as another
good reason NOT to wear tennis shoes
riding motorcycles.
I was getting tired so I wasted no time
in finding a motel for the night at Days
Inn. After cleaning my bike with the motel towels, leaving one clean towel to
shower with, I hit the bed for the night.
At some point during the night around
3:00am, I had to turn the room AC off
and turn on the heat. The next morning it
was not warm as usual. The cold front
had reached Florida. I was not exactly
prepared for a cold ride home. I did have
my Deal’s Gap riding jacket without the
liner along with my blue jeans and tennis
shoes. It was a fast, high speed run home
on I-10, to I-95 and onto I-26 back home.
Add one more reason not to wear tennis
shoes while riding motorcycles. Tennis
shoes SUCK in cold weather.
South Carolina Chapter 1’s
Blue Ridge Mountain Run
On August 23, eight members and one
guest met at the Waffle House at I-26/
US 176 in Columbia, SC, for breakfast
and ride discussions. Two of the riders
showed up on brand new rides: Jim
Hooper of Florida on his new 2003 bright
yellow Goldwing and Marion Gaskins on
his new 2004 illusion silver-gray
Goldwing, bringing the count to three for
new Goldwings within the last month for
our group.
As the group gathered for departure,
there were two Kawasaki Voyagers, one
Yamaha Venture, one Honda ST1300, one
Honda GL1200 Goldwing and three new
Honda GL1800 Goldwings. Those in attendance were MTA SC1 members Leon
Stallings, Jon Miller, Bill Reber, Steve
Lanford, Marion Gaskins, Ron Sheppard
and Jim Hooper, and guest Jimmy Norton.
We departed the Waffle House at 7:30am
and headed up I-26 to the Blue Ridge
Parkway near Asheville.
We had our first rest/gas stop about
130 miles into the trip, just prior to getting on the Blue Ridge Parkway at
Asheville, NC. It was around 9:30am
when we got on the Parkway heading
north. The weather was great with temperatures in the high 70’s, dropping to the
low 60’s in the higher elevations of the
Parkway. After around 50 miles of Parkway surfing and peg dragging, we stopped
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at an overlook for a group picture.
It was decided to let Steve Lanford
on his “sport-tourer” lead the group at this
point due to his ability to get through the
turns a little faster on the ST1300. Of
course, some of us on full touring models
tried to keep up with him and actually did
catch him (once he got behind a truck
doing about 30 mph). After a spirited run
of around 60 more miles, the group enjoyed the buffet at the Golden Corral restaurant in Boone, NC.
After lunch, most of the group (5
members) took highway 321 South toward Columbia, SC. Three of the members, Jim Hooper, Ron Sheppard and Bill
Reber spent the night in Boone. The five
riders who headed toward home had a
spirited ride down 321 to Columbia and
arrived around 7:00pm after about a 500mile day of riding and camaraderie with
friends. The three members, who spend
the night in Boone, got up early on Sunday morning and headed south on the Blue
Ridge Parkway to Asheville. They ate
lunch in Lake Lure/Chimney Rock, NC
and then headed toward Columbia. SC on
I-26 arriving in the late afternoon on Sunday. Jim Hooper spent the night in Columbia with Bill Reber and headed back
to Florida on Monday morning. It was a
great weekend of riding with friends.
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Curve Cowboy Reunion
by Gary & Mary Droege
I
t had been many years since our last
V-daze when we toured the area in
and around Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The
recent fourth-annual BMW event gave us
the opportunity to travel back to the land
of the Tail Of The Dragon and Deal’s
Gap. At first we were concerned that the
traffic and tourist activities might choke
the roads and make riding a task rather
than a joy. But, we trusted in the CCR
(Curve Cowboy Reunion) Board of Directors who plan these events and headed
off for adventure on three wheels (we
pulled our little Unigo one-wheel trailer,
nicknamed “The Shadow”).
Our goal was to take our time and ride
as much away from the interstate highways as possible, although we found
many of the state and secondary roads
ended up with a significant amount of four
lane highway with much less truck traffic. We started angling down across Missouri leaving Kansas City, MO, via Hwy.
50 until we reached Jefferson City where
we changed to Hwy. 63 south and followed it to Cabool. We then headed east
on Hwy 60. If you haven’t traveled Hwy
60 lately, it is almost all four lanes and a
nice road. Our first evening stop was at
Poplar Bluff where we spent the evening
enjoying a free room at the Comfort Inn,
using up some of our travel points we
earned on our Canadian trip last year. An
interesting coincidence when we entered
our room, there was a small plaque stating that Charlton Heston had once used
the room in 1998. No big deal to us, but
we guess it must be important to the owners. We never did ask the desk clerk what
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had
brought
Charlton to town.
That night we had a
great steak dinner at
a nearby steak
house within walking distance of the
motel.
The next morning after breakfast,
we headed east on
Hwy. 60 to cross the Mississippi River
at Cairo, enjoying the bayou scenery, and
on to Paducah where we picked up a brief
ride on I-24. We quickly left the interstate on Hwy. 68 for a beautiful side trip
through what is known as The Land Between The Lakes. The scenery on this
route was exciting as we felt like it was
starting to get us closer to our destination through some interesting wetlands.
We again jumped on I-24 at Montgomery, KY, for a few miles before taking a
side trip on US Hwy. 79 in a feeble attempt to bypass the big city traffic of
Nashville. Little did we know how spread
out this city has become, and we drove
through suburb after suburb snaking our
way across town. We finally ended the
day at Cookeville and were glad to get
off the bike after too many stop lights and
traffic jams due to road construction and
an over abundance of the “burbs.” We
looked forward to a good night’s sleep
before heading the next day into prime
motorcycle riding country – the Smokey
Mountains.
Leaving Cookeville we followed
Hwy. 136 south before heading east on
Hwy. 30 where the scenery started to
tease us with some breathtaking turnouts
and wonderful twisty roads. We basically
followed Hwy 30 until we made a dogleg
turn on US Hwy. 441, and then east on
Hwy. 310 and into the serious curves of
Hwy. 165. Make sure your tires are
warmed up because here is where you can
use the edges as well as the center to even
out the wear pattern. From here we zigzagged back and forth until we entered
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the Great Smokey Mountain National
Park and the big “slow down” as speed
and traffic limits your travel through the
park. Only one time during our stay on
an early morning ride did we get to test
our abilities on the great curves and challenging twisty roads where we were
warned speed is closely monitored by
park police. We entered Gatlinburg from
the south edge and after a quick check to
find out we weren’t lost, we were within
a mile of our hotel and final destination,
the Park Vista.
We had been forewarned about the
steep entrance to the hotel, which sets on
one of the highest viewpoints in the city.
The planning committee had even posted
a sign warning us to make sure and use
first gear on the steep grade leading up a
short hill to the hotel parking lot. They
weren’t wrong, as right in the middle of
what seemed to be a 40% incline was a
sharp switch back turn! Thankfully, all
were prepared for this induction to the
road challenges that lay ahead. We found
a few early arrivals had beaten us and
had already checked into the hotel. It is a
great place to stay if you are ever in the
area. Our group almost took the whole
hotel, for which the owners and staff were
very grateful, as this is normally one of
their slowest weeks prior to the Labor
Day weekend. There were a few cars in
the parking lot but the bikes started to
dominate the four wheelers before long.
The next morning is when most of the
fun really started. We volunteered to assist our friend Dick Largen with the welcome and check-in table and to also get
the t-shirts, hats and other clothing ready
for pick up by those who had pre-ordered
their reunion merchandise. Later in the
afternoon after things had slowed down,
we couldn’t resist and headed out for our
first experience with the Dragon. For anyone who hasn’t been down to this part of
the country, one of the most favored motorcycle roads (Hwy. 129) which is advertised as the “Most Exciting Ride” in
See Curve, continued on page 16
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the Smokies with 318 curves in 11 miles!
We found the traffic gone due to the heat
of the day and had the entire road to ourselves. What a blast! We stopped at Deals
Gap for a souvenir shirt and water break
before heading back to Gatlinburg on
another great road, Hwy. 28 that had some
fantastic high-speed sweepers and great
views overlooking the valleys below.
Then it was back through the slow park
traffic again to the hotel to rest up for our
first evening of food and entertainment
at Ripley’s Aquarium.
If you need an excuse to visit
Gatlinburg, Ripley’s Aquarium would be
a prime reason to make the trip. Once
again due to our numbers, we had the
whole place to ourselves. After a brief sit
down where we sampled various imported
and domestic cheeses and fruits, plus
Swedish meatballs and chicken tenderloin with plum sauce, we entered the
aquarium rooms, all of which offered
spectacular foods such as Veranda Salad,
Caesar Salad, Hearts of Romaine with
Fruit, Chicken Marsala, Chicken
Bennedict, Grilled Chicken Breast Supreme, Chicken Florentine, Sliced Pork
Loin, Sliced Baked Ham, Prime Rib, Beef
Stroganoff, Pepper Steak, Shrimp & Scallop Pasta, Poached Salmon…anyway,
you get the idea this turned out to be about
a 5-10 pounder if you sampled all the cuisine plus desserts served in each display
room. Then the aquatic displays were “out
of this world.” You could leisurely enjoy
a walk through a Tropical Rain Forest,
observe a Coral Reef with all sorts of sea
creatures alive and thriving in a pristine
undersea environment, enjoy a safe view
of the Shark Lagoon from a moving sidewalk through a wrap-around aquarium,
be amazed at a Gallery of the Seas where
you see unusual sea life, and finally, observe and actually touch a ray at the
Touch-A-Ray Bay. If you like sea life,
and great food, make a trip and don’t miss
this place!
The next day gave attendees the
choice of attending different technical
seminars all done by volunteers about service and maintenance of our bike, the
BMW K1200LT, and covered such sub-
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jects as Removing the Tupperware, Fluids/Filters, Valve Adjustment,
Canisterectomy, Brake Pads, and Brake
Bleeding, or you could enjoy some more
of the Smokies by riding. As we had done
the tech sessions last year, I chose to ride
while Mary and some of the other wives
decided to go shopping downtown. They
provided a $.25 shuttle service to and
from the hotel so they didn’t have to walk
up and down that big hill! There were also
some tours that you could sign up for including Gatlinburg Attractions, A Walk
In The Woods, Dollywood Theme Park,
Heritage Festival - Great Smoky Arts and
Crafts Community and Winery, National
Park / Harrah’s Casino, or you could ride
to and take a tour of the Bushtec Factory.
That night we all gathered together in
a group (350 bikes) and rode with a police escort to the Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge. There we enjoyed a pre-show
musical entertainment before a full meal
while enjoying a horse and rider display.
The first location opened in Pigeon Forge,
just outside the entrance to Dolly’s own
theme park, Dollywood. Dixie Stampede
began as a dream for Dolly Parton. Today, it is one of the most spectacular dinner shows in Branson, MO; Myrtle
Beach, SC; Pigeon Forge, TN, and coming soon to Orlando, FL. With 32 horses,
dozens of cast members and seating for
1,000 around a 35,000 square-foot arena
at each facility, Dixie Stampede is Dolly
Parton’s own creation. “I wanted to recreate the family fun of my childhood,
when we’d gather for a friendly competition and enjoy a more-than-filling meal,”
says Dolly Parton. “With the grand entertainment of our horses and performers, along with a delicious meal, Dixie
Stampede is the Most Fun Place to eat
anywhere.” You get to eat a great meal,
but with your fingers, so wear something
casual. They do take volunteers from the
audience from time to time during the
show, so make sure you wear appropriate shoes just in case. It was a fun time
and a chance to show off our bikes for
the community.
After another day of riding or rest,
depending on your situation, the Reunion
ended with our formal (so to speak) banmotorcycle roads
quet where those brave enough dressed
in a hillbilly motif. Some of the costumes
deserved merit, although we weren’t creative enough to don our overhauls and
straw hats and flower sack dresses.
Jethrow and Ellie Maye would have been
proud!
Prior to the banquet, we hold a charity auction of donated merchandise from
members and vendors, the proceeds of
which all go to a local charity. Even the
traditional 50-50 pots netted some extra
funds as two of the three winners rejected
their winnings and donated the proceeds
to their favorite charities. I think the grand
total was almost $8,500, which went to
the local Boys’ and Girls’ Club activities
for the Gatlinburg area. It’s our way to
give back to the community that allows
us to enjoy their town for the week.
That ended our CCRIV for 2003. The
trip back home included another stop at
Poplar Bluff before heading for Springfield where we met some fellow Missouri
Chapter 1 members enjoying the National
Motorcycle Drill Team competition. After the finals, we headed back to Kansas
City and were greeted with a 6-12 inch
rainstorm just as we arrived close to the
metro area.
It was a great trip, and we look forward to next year’s reunion (CCRV),
which will be held in Breckenridge, Colorado. Come join the fun. Anyone can attend regardless of what you ride. For complete information, visit their Web site at
http://www.curvecowboyreunion.com/
Jan/Feb 2004
V-Daze
2004
20th
Annual
ALL Motorcyclists
Welcome!
June 21-25 — Estes Park, Colorado
BASIC REGISTRATION. Register today on-line @ www.mtariders.com/vdaze
or complete and return this form. Price is $45 for members and $50 for non-members. Come ride the best of Rocky Mountain National Park and the surrounding
areas, where you can visit with your old friends and make new ones. Basic registration includes admission to the event, pin, patch, Thursday night dinner and entertainment, grand prize ticket and much more.
Rider’s Name____________________________________
MTA # ____________
AMA # _____________
Passenger’s Name ________________________________
MTA # ____________
AMA # _____________
Children (15 & under)
1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. ___________________
(Entrance for children 15 & under is free, but must purchase meal ticket.)
Rider: Age ____ Birthdate _________ Sex
M
F
Passenger: Age ____ Birthdate _________ Sex
M
F
Address ____________________________________________________ Phone (______) ________________
City _________________________________________ State/Prov _________ Zip/Post. Code ____________
MTA Chapter Affiliation ___________ Entering Bike Show? ____ Light Show? ____ Field Events? ____
For Trophy Competition, Please check all categories applying for:
Youngest Driver:
Longest Distance:
Male
Male
Female Age _____
Most Mature Driver: Male Female Age _____
Female
Two-up
Largest Registered/Present Chapter: ___________
Direct Miles from home to Estes Park ________ Longest Distance Chapter (6+ members) ____________
(Bike must be ridden to the rally, not hauled)
Please read the following waiver of liability carefully: IN CONSIDERATION for being permitted to participate in V-Daze 2004, THE UNDERSIGNED: 1. HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES,
DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the Motorcycle Touring Association, its officers, directors, management, officials, and/or volunteers assisting in the event, the sanctioning
organization or any subdivision thereof, grounds operators, grounds owner, officials, promoters, sponsors, advertisers; owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event and each of them, their
officers and employees, all for the purpose herein referred as “releases,” from all liability to the undersigned, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any and all loss or damage,
and any claim or demands therefore on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of the releases or otherwise while the
undersigned is participating in this event: 2. THE UNDERSIGNED RIDER agrees that in order to participate in the event, he or she must posses a valid operators license and proof of personal injury
and property damage liability insurance coverage. THE UNDERSIGNED FURTHER agrees that while participating in the events, he or she will not ride while under the influence of alcohol or any
substance which affects the ability to operate or control his or her vehicle. 3. THE UNDERSIGNED AGREES that he or she will not use or operate any vehicle in violation or contravention of any
City, County, State, Province, or Federal laws, statutes, ordinances or regulations and shall be personally liable for all fines and penalties for traffic law violations. 4. EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED
expressly acknowledges and agrees that the activities of the event can be dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury and/or property damage. THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that
the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State/Province in which the event is operated in and that if any portion
thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. 5. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements or inducements apart from the foregoing written
agreement have been made.
Rider _____________________________ Passenger _______________________________
Participants under 21 years of age: parent or legal guardian must sign:
Date _________
Parent/Legal Guardian _________________________________________________________
Date _________
THIS FORM NOT VALID UNLESS SIGNED AND DATED; BOTH SIDES MUST BE COMPLETED.
MAIL TO: V-Daze, 11539 Village Pl. Dr., Houston, TX 77077; Or FAX: 281-752-9507
All Preregistrations must be postmarked by June 1, 2004. After that date, please bring form with you to register on site.
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READ CAREFULLY: Registration changes, cancellations, refunds: Accepted in writing
only, no phone calls please. Cancellations: If postmarked before May 15, 2004, a $10 handling fee will be deducted and a refund check will be mailed 2 weeks after event. If postmarked between May 15 and June 1, no refund but full credit minus $10 toward the 2005
event. After June 1, no refunds will be given; however; you can send a friend in your name.
Registration and Optional Fees
Schedule Of Events
Monday, June 21
12PM - 4PM
6PM - 9PM
Registration
Dinner Ride
(All fees in US Dollars)
Basic Registration ($50 non-member)
Poker Run
Extra Grand Prize Tickets (6 tickets per book)
50/50 Cash Draw (6 tickets per book)
$45.00
$10.00
$15.00
$ 5.00
x
x
x
x
_____
_____
_____
_____
$
$
$
$
________
________
________
________
$12.00
$ 6.00
x _____ $ ________
x _____ $ ________
(3 winners - 25%/15%/10%)
Monday Evening Dinner Ride
Child Dinner Ride
TOTAL
$ ________
EVENT MERCHANDISE— (Below order form must also be completed)
ORDER EARLY! QUANTITIES WILL BE LIMITED.
Short Sleeve Pocket T-Shirts,
$15.00 x _____ $ ________
(natural or khaki, S-XL; Size 2XL, add $1; size 3XL, add $3)
Long Sleeve T-Shirts
$17.00 x _____ $ ________
(Natural or khaki, S-XL; Size 2XL, add $1; size 3XL, add $3)
V-Daze Cap
$13.00
x _____ $ ________
TOTAL
$ ________
GRAND TOTAL
$ ________
Check/M.O. Enclosed
VISA
MC
Discover
If sending check, please make payable to Motorcycle Touring Association.
CC# _______________________________________ Exp. ___________
Tuesday, June 22
8AM
9AM - 5PM
9AM
ALL DAY
9AM - 5PM
7 - 9PM
Wednesday, June 23
8AM
9AM - 5PM
9AM
9AM
ALL DAY
9AM - 5PM
10AM
1PM - 3PM
6PM - 7PM
7PM
AFTER DARK
Cardholder Signature __________________________________________
CONFIRMATIONS WILL NOT BE SENT. Your registration packet
will be available for you to pick up at the registration area. If you have a
concern, please feel free to call the home office at 877-833-3687.
Official Event Merchandise Order Information
(All Items While Quantities Last. Pick up at V-Daze Registration.)
Please use the following codes below: Sizes—S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
Short Sleeve T-Shirts: Size_____ Qty_____
Size_____ Qty_____
Long Sleeve T-Shirts: Size_____ Qty_____
Size_____ Qty_____
V-Daze Cap:
CMA Services
Registration
Poker Run
Self-Guided Tours
Vendor Show
Opening Ceremonies
CMA Services
Registration
Riding Seminar followed
by Guided Tour
Poker Run
Self-guided Tours
Vendor Show
Field Events
Bike Show
Bingo Playoff
MTA Business Meeting
Bike Light Show
Thursday, June 24
8AM
9AM - 5PM
9AM
9AM
ALL DAY
9AM - 5PM
5PM - 9PM
CMA Services
Registration
Riding Seminar followed
by Guided Tour
Poker Run
Self-guided Tours
Vendor Show
Catered Dinner
Friday June 25
Qty________
9AM
Grand Awards & Farewells
ORDER EARLY! Quantities will be limited and
no orders will be taken at the Rally.
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V-Daze Accommodations
Holiday Inn (Headquarters)
Saddle and Surrey Motel ( 1 mile)
101 S. Saint Vrain Ave.
Host Hotel – Attached to the Conference Center
E-mail: ephireservations@airbits.com
Web: www.rockymountainparkinn.com
Bus: 970-586-2332; 800-803-7837
Rooms with two queen beds or one king bed, $99.00
plus tax.. Rooms will be held under the name “MTA,
V-Daze” at this rate until May 21, 2004, after which
any remaining rooms will be released.
1341 S. Saint Vrain Ave.
E-mail : saddlesurrey@yahoo.com
Web: www.saddleandsurrey.com
Bus: 970-586-3326; 800-204-6226;
Fax: 970-577-9584
Rooms with one queen bed,$70.00 plus tax. Rooms
with one king bed, $75.00 plus tax. Rooms with two
double beds, $75.00 plus tax. Rooms with two queen
beds, $89.00 plus tax. Rooms with two queen beds
and kitchen, $115.00 plus tax.
Rooms will be held under the name “MTA, V-Daze”
at these rates until May 7, 2004, after which any remaining rooms will be released.
The Inn at Estes Park (1 mile)
1701 N. Lake Ave. / Hwy 34
E-mail : innatep@frii.com;
Web: www.innatestespark.com
Bus: 970-586-5363; 800-458-1182
Standard rooms with two queen beds, $69.99 plus
tax. Standard rooms with one king bed, $69.99 plus
tax. Premium rooms with two queen beds, $81.00
plus tax. Premium rooms with one king bed, $81.00
plus tax. Rooms will be held under the name “MTA,
V-Daze” at these rates until May 25, 2004, fter which
any remaining rooms will be released.
Bighorn Mountain Lodge (1 mile)
1340 Big Thompson Ave.
E-mail : info@ BigHornMtnLodge.com
Web: www.BigHornMtnLodge.com
Bus: 970-586-4376; 800-530-8822
Rooms with two queen beds, $69.00 plus tax.
Rooms with one king bed, $65.00 plus tax. Upgraded
room rate is $75.00 plus tax.
All are non-smoking and include continental breakfast. Rooms will be held under the name “MTA, VDaze” at these rates until May 31, 2004. After which
any remaining rooms will be released.
Camping and Camping Cabins
(1-1//2 miles)
Estes Park KOA
2051 Big Thompson Ave.
E-mail: estesparkkoa@comuserve.com
Web: www.koa.com/where/co/06113.htm
Bus: 970-586-2888; 800-KOA (562)-1887
Fax: 970-577-9584
Call for rates. No discounts other than the “KOA
Value Kard.”
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park (5-1/2 miles)
5495 US Highway 36
E-mail: yogibear@frii.com
Web: www.jellystoneofestes.com
Bus: 970-586-4230
800-970-YOGI(9644)
Call for rates.
Twin Owls Motor Lodge Inc. (1 block)
700 Saint Vrain Ave.
E-mail: twinowls@charter.net
Web: www.RMNP.com/twinowls
Bus: 970-586-4471; Fax: 970-586-4810
Rooms with two double beds or two queen beds,
$83.00 plus tax. Rooms will be held under the name
“MTA, V-Daze” at this rate until May 15, 2004, after which any remaining rooms will be released.
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When making reservations, be sure to
indicate you are with the V-Daze Rally.
When making camping reservations,
please double check that they allow
motorcycles on the premises.
MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY!
( ) = Miles from the conference center
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Ride With
Peace of Mind
That You Won't
Find Yourself
Stranded
Chapter Roll Call
The following list includes all active MTA Chapters. If there are any chapters not listed that you feel should be, please call the home office at 877-8333687 (toll-free).
If there is not a chapter in your area and you are interested in starting one,
or at least seeing if there is an interest, please let us know—we can provide
you with a current list of members in your area by area code, city, state, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to several recent changes in these listings, please
verify information for your chapter and call the MTA office if there are
any errors. If your chapter has been removed but you are still active,
your annual dues may still be outstanding.
ALBERTA
Emergency
Road Service
• Any Day •
• Any Where •
• Any Time •
24 Hours - 365 Days
Only $23/year
Jack Westgeest
519-651-1264
jwwestgeest@hotmail
MO-1
Shawnee, KS
ALB-2
Calgary
Cliff Lomenda
403-235-1230
cplomenda#shaw.ca
OH-7
Litchfield
BRITISH COLUMBIA
BC-2
Gordon Fairclough
Coquitlam
604-939-6304
faircloughandj@shaw.ca
CALIFORNIA
CA-3
Torrance
Steve Morris
310-325-6388
CA-7
Rocklin
Bill Hoffman
916-624-3793
bhoffman@softcom.net
COLORADO
CO-3
Loveland
Randy Frank
970-667-2162
venturenut@aol.com
(different number than below number)
Tour Routing Service Included
Multiple Motorcycle Coverage
Available in Cont.U.S. & Canada
Certain restrictions apply. Road Service
is dispatched and administered by
Motorcycle Towing Service, Las Vegas, NV.
PLEASE NOTE: Year, make, model, and
license plate number of motorcycle(s)
are necessary to process your application.
Fee subject to change.
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OHIO
Larry Wolf
330-723-1487
ONT-1
Darrell Steuer
London
519-457-6613
brownsteuer@sympatico.ca
OREGON
OR-1
Portland
Ric Zittenfield
503-771-0525
zittenfields@juno.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
SC-1
Bill Reber
Columbia
803-749-3339
Bill.Reber@koyocorp.com
TEXAS
TX-1
Houston
KANSAS
KS-1
Anover
For Information or to Join,
CALL TOLL FREE:
877-833-3687
Mike Yelton
913-268-0650
ONTARIO
For Active Members
Toll-Free Telephone Number
MISSOURI
ALB-1
Edmonton
Mike Abercrombie
361-733-4108
mikeaber@swbell.net
MICHIGAN
MI-2
South Lyon
MI-8
Monroe
Roger T. Henderson
248-437-5894
MisterRoger@aol.com
John Bert
723-241-1298
jabert@ameritech.net
TX-6
Dallas/Ft. Worth
Rex Adams
972-414-4690
rex@intur.net
WASHINGTON
WA-1
Brenda Ackerman
Federal Way
253-946-4433
brenda@ronbrenda.org
WISCONSIN
WI-4
Stevens Point
motorcycle roads
Dave Brittain
281-996-1287
brittaindv@aol.com
David Ksionsk
715-341-0379
Jan/Feb 2004
Business Support Network
A Gold Priority Dealer is a motorcycle dealership, or other motorcycle
repair facility, that has pledged to help the members of the MTA obtain firstclass service on a timely basis, and has made a business contribution to help
us achieve our goals. If you do not have one listed in your area, consult your
Fellow Pages® directory, or contact MTA.
ALABAMA
ALLSPORT, INC.
2602 Beltline Rd. SW
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 350-9191
CALIFORNIA
JIM'S & JIM'S
YAMAHA-SUZUKI
910 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 528-1114
GEORGIA
CYCLE SPECIALTY, INC.
104 Kenwood Road
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 461-3541 or
(770) 461-5871
Rt. 3, Box 463
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 943-1111
MONTANA
WASHINGTON
HI-TECH
MOTOR SPORTS
6540 S. Frontage Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 652-0090
R & J HONDA-YAMAHA
510 Couch St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 643-2548
CAPITOL YAMAHA
4622 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 485-9200
OHIO
JOE'S CYCLE SHOP
3315 N. Dixie Drive
Dayton, OH 45414
(513)278-8081
PENNSYLVANIA
THE RIDER'S EDGE
RANCHO YAMAHA
9760 Foothill Blvd.
Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2411
COLORADO
FORT COLLINS
MOTORSPORTS
1800 S.E. Frontage Rd.
Ft. Collins, CO 80525
(970) 498-8858
DELAWARE
DIAMOND MOTOR
SPORTS, INC.
4395 S. DuPont Hwy.
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3222
www.ridems.com
FLORIDA
2490 Emmitsburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717)334-2518
ACTION MOTORSPORTS
1881 Whiteford Rd.
York, PA 17402
(717)757-2688
TEXAS
MOTION CYCLE
SPORTS
9938 Plano Road
Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 503-6262
972-276-5026
www.motioncycle.com
TEXAS YAMAHA INC.
305 Spencer Highway
S. Houston, TX 77587
(713)941-1991
CAHILLS OF N. TAMPA
Best Western
800-780-7234 • bestwestern.com
Choice Hotels
Includes Clarion, Quality (Inns &
Suites), Comfort (Inns & Suites), Sleep
Inn, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge,
and Rodeway Inn
877-424-6423 • comfortinn.com
Days Inn
800-329-7466 • daysinn.com
Embassy Suites
LYNNWOOD YAMAHA
20420 Hwy. 99
Lynwood, WA 98036
(425) 774-0505
POWERSPORTS
NORTHWEST
300 S. Tower Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(206)736-0166
WISCONSIN
MONROE HONDA
502 10th St.
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 325-3071
800-362-2779 • embassysuites.com
Extended StayAmerica
800-398-7829 • extendedstay.com
Hampton Inn & Suites
800-426-7866 • hamptoninn.com
Hilton Hotels
800-445-8667 • hilton.com
Holiday Inn
800-465-4329
sixcontinentshotels.com
Howard Johnson
800-446-4656 • hojo.com
Hyatt Regency
EAU CLAIRE CYCLE
MIKE'S BIKES
Hwy. 90 & 100 A East
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 758-4778
VIRGINIA
WAYNE CYCLES SHOP
HOTEL / MOTEL
INFORMATION
3620 Mall Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 835-1442 (sales)
(715) 832-6058 (service)
DONAHUE'S SUPER
SPORTS
6821 Hwy. 54 East
Wixconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715)424-1762
WYOMING
MOUNTAIN VALLEY
ENGINE SVC.
422 Yellowstone Ave.
Cody, WY 82414
(307)587-6218
888-591-1234 • hyatt.com
La Quinta Inn / Inns & Suites
800-531-5900 • lq.com
Marriott Hotels
Includes Renaissance, Courtyard,
Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn.
888-236-2427 • marriott.com
Motel 6
800-466-8356 • motel6.com
Super 8
800-800-8000 • super8.com
Travelodge
800-578-7878 • travelodge.com
BROADWAY
YAMAHA-SUZUKI
400 S. Broadway
Tyler, TX 75702
(903)595-6288
8920 N. Armenia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 932-2788
www.cahills.com
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High
Mileage
C
lub
The HMC is open to all members and
their associates; however this is a benefit from when the club was the Venture
Touring Society, and the initial pins from
which the mileage bars hang reflect that
name.
When you reach your first 25,000
miles, fill out the form below and send it
in with $2.50 to receive your high mileage pin and first 25K bar. Each additional
25K bar for reaching 50,000 and 75,000
miles traveled are $1.50 each. When you
reach 100,000 miles, and have already
purchased your pin and first three 25K
bars, we will send you a 100K bar free.
Also, notify us when you reach
200,000, 300,000, etc.
These miles do not need to be on one
bike, but should be miles traveled while
a member of the MTA/VTS.
MEMBERS OUTSIDE U.S.:
Please convert your kilometers to miles.
Initial Pin and 25K Bar - $2.50
Additional 25K Bars - $1.50 each
Additioanl 100K Bars - $1.50 each
FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND
SEND WITH CHECK OR M.O. TO:
MTA High Mileage Club
11539 Village Pl. Dr.
Houston, TX 77077
MTA High Mileage Club
_____________________________________
Member #
Mileage
_____________________________________
Name
_____________________________________
Address
_____________________________________
City/State/Zip
Presently Member of HMC (Y or N) _______
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MEMBER ADS
Member ads are available at no cost to active members of the Motorcycle Touring Association. Ads must be motorcycle related and will run
for one issue only unless you request otherwise. If running “until further
notice,” please notify us to cancel immediately once the item has sold.
To place an ad, call 877-833-3687 or e-mail to motorcycleroads@cox.net.
FOR SALE: 1971 Harley FLH. Very
good condition w/ 6386 original miles.
Stored and maintained for last 24 years.
$16,000 or best offer. Call Robert at
906-248-5914 Brimley, MI or 705-2543204
in
Ontario.
e-mail:
remaida@sympatico.ca
FOR SALE: 1987 Venture Royale,
1300 cc, cream and brown, AM/FM/
Cass/CB cruise, wind wings, highway
boards, lower reflector light kit, mud
flap and wired for trailer w/trailer hitch.
Travelcade seat w/backrest ad rain covers. Full cover for bike. 41 K miles.
Ready to take you anywhere you wish.
Health prevents my riding. $4,000 firm.
Call Ed, 360-876-9425 or e-mail:
efoye@charter.net. WA
FOR SALE: Parts for 86-93 Yamaha
Venture and Venture Royale. Call
Lloyd or Sonya, 405-634-3822. OK
Motorcyle Roads
Submission of Articles
and Photographs
ARTICLES can be mailed or emailed as an attached file. Electronic
files should be in MS Word (2002 or
lower), Word Perfect (vs. 9 or lower),
or MS Works.
PHOTOGRAPHS should be
mailed or sent electronically as a med.
to high-res TIFF or JPEG. (150 to 300
dpi). For mailed photos, please include
a SASE if you would like to have them
returned.
NEWSLETTER EDITORS: If
you have photos, please send them
along with your newsletters!
WANTED: 86-93 Venture & V.
Royale motorcycles: wrecked or not
running. Also interested in parts or access. for same. Must be reasonably
priced. Call Lloyd or Sonya, 405-6343822. OK
WANTED: Cycle Comm parts. Looking for an extension cable to connect
the remote CB unit to the control head.
A 5- to 6-foot extension was offered
some years back. It has 16 pin (4 rows
of 4) connectors on each end. Call Jim,
262-325-0961. WI
NOW AVAILABLE: New OEM replacement carb diaphragms for all
models, Venture and V-Max. With new
formulation gasoline, diaphragm will
develop holes and tears which hurts performance and mileage. Yamaha sugg.
list, $90—my price is $65 each and includes US postage. Also Now available:
Brake Rebuild Kits for all 83-85 Ventures, front and rear @ $25.95. Includes
seals, dust ring, valve cover; Brake
Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit for 83-85
@$25.95; and Clutch Rebuild Kit for
all 1st generation Ventures @ $29.95.
Contact Steve Morris by telephone 310325-6388; fax: 310-539-4630; or email: SMorrisRN@aol.com. CA
Motorcycle Roads (c/o Sue Kaiser)
6290 Apple Orchard Dr.,
Las Vegas, NV 89142
motorcycleroads@cox.net
motorcycle roads
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MTA Membership Application
Member #
(Please Print Clearly)
(for renewals only)
Member Name ______________________________________________________________ ___________
FIRST
INITIAL
LAST
AGE
Associate
Member Name ______________________________________________________________ ___________
FIRST
INITIAL
LAST
AGE
Mailing Address:
Street or P.O. Box _______________________________________ Phone (_________) ________________
City ____________________________ State/Prov. ___________ Zip ___________ Country ____________
(If other than U.S.)
E-Mail Address (Will only be published if indicated below.) _________________________________________________
Where did you hear about the MTA?
Magazine ___________________________
Dealership _______________________________
Will you be joining a chapter?
Motorcycle #1 _____________________________
Year
Make/Model
Plate #
Motorcycle #2 _____________________________
Year
Make/Model
Plate #
Full Membership:
Other _________________________
__________________________
Optional Emergency Road Service
Program — Just $23/Year*
Fellow Riders
Not at this time
Information to the left is necessary for the Emergency Road Service Program. You may register as many bikes as you own (none older than 1980), but
YOU MUST be the driver to be covered. Coverage expires on the expiration
or anniversary date of your membership, and can only be renewed for one
year at a time. If joining MTA for 2 or 3 years, an ERS renewal notice will be
sent. If an associate member drives their own bike and would like ERS coverage, they must also pay the $23 fee. *Coverage is limited to the first $100 of
each tow. Certain Restrictions Apply.
$
1 yr. / $35
Includes Pin, Embroidered Patch, Membership Card, Decal, 12-months of Motorcycle Roads,
Annual Tour Directory, $1,000 AD&D*, Touring Rebates, Courtesy Cards, and numerous
discount opportunities. (*Member reply card must be returned.)
Associate Membership:
$
$5 / yr.
Must be sponsored by a Full Member. Includes all of the above, except decal and magazine.
Emergency Road Service (Only with Membership)
$23/yr.
$
Total Amount Enclosed (Outside U.S.A. — Add $8.00 per year to cover extra mailing costs.)
$__________
Referred by (for recruiter credit) ________________________ MTA # (if known) __________
Method of Payment:
Check or M.O.
VISA
MC
Discover
Card # ______________________________________ Exp. ________________
Signature ____________________________________ Date ________________
Annual Tour Directory — MTA Fellow Pages
Please Include My Name and Telephone Number/E-mail (optional)
Please Do Not List
(Note: e-mail address above if you would also like it listed)
Additional Services I can provide to fellow members are:
Pick-Up Truck/Bike Trailer
Tent Space
Lodging
Tech 'N Tools
Office Use Only
RX ____________
LG ____________
CU _____________
PK _____________
ERS: Begin ________
End _________
Mail application to: MTA, 11539 Village Pl. Dr., Houston, TX 77077
If paying by credit card, call toll-free, 877-833-3687; or apply or renew Online at www.mtariders.com
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NEW! MTA Merchandise
MTA Logo T-Shirts
Hat/Lapel Pin
Made of heavy, preshrunk cotton. In black
with the MTA wheel logo in bright colors on the back and the MTA wheel
logo on the left chest. In natural or heather with the Riding with Friends
logo on the back and the MTA wheel logo on the left chest.
Long sleeve ...................... $ 12.00
Short Sleeve ..................... $ 10.00
2X .............................. add $ 1.00
3X .............................. add $ 2.00
(Included with membership)
Pin .................. $ 4.00
CHAPTER
Shirts & Caps
Embroidered Patch
Colorful 8” patch looks great on
jacket or vest back ...... $10.00
4” Patch (incl. w/membership)
also available .............. $ 4.00
No extra charge
to have your
chapter designation included on
front and back
of shirts and
embroidered on
caps. Min. order
of 12.
VTS / Venture Merchandise
CLEARANCE SALE!
Brass Belt Buckle (orig. $18.50) ....................... $
Black Leather Hats (orig. $30) ............................. $
Venture Suspenders (orig. $14) ............................. $
Embroidered Venture Cap (orig. $10) ............... $
1st Generation Tech Tip Book ..................... $
V-Eagel and V-Rose Pins (each) .......................... $
13.00
25.00
10.00
8.00
20.00
2.00
Caps not exactly
as shown above.
Caps, heavy black with gold embroidered wheel logo ......$ 10.00
To place a credit card order, call toll-free: 877-833-3687
or order online at http://www.mtariders.com/acatalog/
NEW!
Now you can place your
order online!
QTY
Or, mail this form along with a check, money order or credit card info. to:
MTA, 11539 Village Pl. Dr., Houston, TX 77077
DESCRIPTION
U.S. Shipping Charges:
up to $9.99 ............... $4.00
$10 - $24.99 ............. $5.95
$25 - $49.99 ............. $8.95
$50 - $99.99 ........... $10.95
$100 & over ........... $14.95
Next day, 2nd day or 3rd day air available for additional cost. Call for quote
on out-of-country shipping. Texas
residents add 8.25% sales tax.
COLOR
SIZE
AMOUNT
Name _________________________________ Member # _______________________
Address _______________________________ Phone _______________________
City __________________________________ State ________ Zip ____________
Check/M.O. ____ MC ____ VISA ____
Disc ____
CC# ______________________________ Exp. ___________
Signature __________________________ Date ___________