August - Pikes Peak HOG Chapter # 405

August
Words From GM Pat
Current Events
Other Events
Future Events
Featured Member/Rider
Last Months Ride/ Events
New HOG Members
Ladies Of Harley
Service Tech Tips
Motorcycle Humor
Riding Tips
Welcome back everybody!
I sure hope everyone had a great time participating in the 5-N-1 Ride. From
most of the stories I have heard, that was the case. If some of you are still
feeling the fatigue of the ride, come and test ride a new bike! We really need
trade-ins right now and we have a great selection.
FYI... Harley Davidson will be unveiling some new bikes at Sturgis this year
and I think a lot of you will be pleased with what they have to offer. If you
aren't going, check out hd.com and the new bikes should be on there too!
Monday August 3,2014, stop in at Pikes Peak Harley Davidson and see the
2015 HD color chart. You can see all of the new colors for the new year. There
are some pretty wild colors for sure!
Well, that is all I have for now! If you have any questions or concerns, my
door is always open!
Sincerely,
Pat Patton
General Manager
Pikes Peak Harley Davidson
2 Aug- 930 a.m.- PPHD- Members Meeting
2 Aug- 1000 a.m.- PPHD- Destination ride to Toby Keith Bar
Denver
10 Aug- Meet at PPHD- Too Broke For Sturgis
12 Aug- 630 p.m.- LOH Meeting (Location TBD)
14 Aug- PPHD- New Customer Party
14 Aug- 500 p.m.- PPHD- Bike Night at Hooters
16 Aug- PPHD- Summer Stake Sizzler
17 Aug- 1000 a.m.- PPHD- Mid Month Rider – Meet at PPHD
24 Aug- H.O.G. Picnic- Time and Location TBD
28 Aug- 500 p.m.- PPHD- Bike Night at Hooters
30 Aug- PPHD- 2015 New Model Party
4-6 Jul- Co Springs- CO State Trike-In Motorcycle Rally
6 Jul- Aurora, CO- Mile High HD Ride the Highway
9-12 Jul- Alpine, WY- WY State HOG Rally
12 Jul- Co Springs- Pikes Peak H-D Battle of the Bands
12 Jul- Pueblo- Outpost Super Saturday
12 Jul- Aurora, CO- Mile High H-D Burgers & Bikini Bike Wash
12-13 Jul- 28th Annual Ladies Run of Colorado
19 Jul- Co Springs- Pikes Peak HOG 5 in 1 High Altitude Ride
19 Jul- Lakewood- CVMA Chap 3-1 Annual All Patriots Poker Run
19 Jul- Co Springs- Pike Peak B.A.C.A. Annual Poker Run
20 Jul- Palmer Lake- SFJ M/C Club Appreciation Day
20 Jul- Mt Evans- Douglas County HOG Ride to the Top
21-26 Jul- Co Springs- Pikes Peak H-D Peak Week
26 Jul- Parker- Mile High H-D Pre-Sturgis Party & Bike Show
28 Jul- Rocky Mountain H-D 14th Annual Charity Golf Invitational
28-30 Jul- Moab, UT- UT State HOG Rally
1 Sep- PPHD- Labor Day Party
6 Sep- 900 a.m.- PPHD- Members Meeting
6 Sep- 1000 a.m.- PPHD- Destination ride to Buffalo Bills Grave
9 Sep- 630 p.m.- LOH Meeting (Location TBD)
11 Sep- 500 p.m.- PPHD- Bike Night at Hooters
17 Sep- PPHD- New Customer Party
21 Sep- 1000 a.m.- PPHD- Mid Month Ride – Meet at PPHD
25 Sep- 500 p.m.- PPHD- Bike Night at Hooters
4 Oct- 900 a.m.- PPHD- Members Meeting
4 Oct- 1000 a.m.- PPHD- Destination ride to Bents Fort
14 Oct- 630 p.m.- LOH Meeting (Location TBD)
17 Oct- PPHD- New Customer Party
19 Oct- 1000 a.m.- PPHD- Mid Month Ride – Meet at PPHD
30 Oct- 630 p.m.- PPHD- Officers Meeting
1 Nov- 900 a.m.- PPHD- Members Meeting
1 Nov- 1000 a.m.- PPHD- Destination ride Brunswick Bowling
11 Nov- 630 p.m.- LOH Meeting (Location TBD)
16 Nov- 1000 a.m.- PPHD- Mid Month Ride- Meet at PPHD
28 Nov- PPHD- Black Friday
29 Nov- PPHD- Orange Saturday
29 Nov- PPHD- Santa Arrives at PPHD
Jennifer & Tony Flemons
We learned to ride 4 years ago & started out on Sportsters (883-Jen/1200-Tony) and worked our way up to our dream
bikes. We relocated our Heating & Cooling business to Colorado Springs in October of 2013 and for Christmas
purchased a 2014 Road King CVO for me & a 2013 Road Glide Custom for him. Thus far, I have put 5,100 miles on the
CVO & Tony 10,000 on the Road Glide. We both love to ride and although we primarily ride with one another; we
always look forward to building a kinship with other riders. Being HOG members gives us unbelievable opportunities
for beautiful rides to destinations that we would not know existed if it weren’t for the group. We have participated in
several group rides including the Great Sand Dunes, Bishops Castle & Skyline Drive, and the most recent 5-N-1 (which
was AWESOME!!) and have taken several day trips this summer to New Mexico & Cripple Creek, & Red Rocks Park. We
are always ready to ride and looking forward to the next.
Jean Davidson and Jon Davidson
Jean is the granddaughter of Walter Davidson, one of the four founders and the first president of Harley-Davidson. Her father, Gordon
Davidson, was Vice President of Manufacturing.
Jean began riding a Harley at the age of 12. She was the owner of the largest Harley Davidson dealership in Wisconsin and rubbed
shoulders with all the Harley and Davidson family members, famous racers, Hell's Angels and even Evil Knievel.
She is the mother of five children and the grandmother of seven grandchildren. She has spent a number of years gathering personal family
stories and old photographs to bring you a rare and exciting look into one of the most famous families in motorcycling history.
Most of all Jean is a storyteller who loves sharing the stories and experiences of her life as a Davidson through books and public speaking
engagements. The adventures she has experienced, both in and out of the motorcycling industry, coupled with her enthusiastic, outgoing
personality have captivated thousands of people over the years.
The Inside Story of Harley-Davidson told by a Family Member....
In her books, Growing Up Harley-Davidson and Harley-Davidson Family Memories, Jean Davidson, grandaughter of one of the founders of
the company, brings you the inside scoop and shares rare family photos.
Jean has spent a number of years gathering personal family stories and old photographs to bring you a rare and exciting look into one of
the most famous families in the history of motorcycling.
15th Annual 5 IN 1 Ride
Well it is was time once again to get up early and head out on the highways of Colorado and see some of the most spectacular
views this state has to offer! Of course the sky was clear and we started out at PPHD at a balmy 54 degrees with plenty of coffee
and breakfast burritos! Anyone who says 5 mountain passes in one day is no ordeal obviously hasn’t ridden in the event! There are
several white knuckle hairpin curves to whip around and steep grades to negotiate but in the end it is all worth it spending the
whole day on a bike. Checking out the snow spotted landscape of Cottonwood Pass at 12,126 feet is very exhilarating and views
are breathtaking! I only wish I could post all of the photos in the newsletter but there is not enough room but here is the link to
the site with the pics! http://pikespeakharleyownersgroup.com/gallery/2014/2014%20Rides/5%20N%201/ Ride safe and keep both
wheels on the road!
Maryann Miller
Daniel Martin
Donnetta Guthrie
Edward Connell
Jim Bauer
Dawn Sokolski
Doug Stephens
Director
Kimberly Sisson-Crow
How To Join
The only requirement for membership is that
you have a current HOG membership. Contact
HOG and tell them you’d like to be a member of
LOH.
Call 1-800-clubhog or log into the members
only area of www.hog.com then go to “update
membership profile”. Just click the yes option
for LOH and you’re done!
The LOH membership itself is FREE! After
you’ve joined, you will receive a LOH
embroidered patch and pin. LOH membership
allows you to not only participate locally, but
also all the LOH activities at various HOG
rallies and events.
If you have any questions about Ladies of Harley
or want to know when we have our meetings
and events, please feel free to call Kim @
610.217.5631 or email at
ksissoncrowloh@gmail.com.
Ladies of Harley is where lasting friendships
are made, where laughter is heard, and where
memories are made. It’s where ladies like you
come together to share our common interest in
Harley-Davidson motorcycles. We look
Cell 610-217-5631
Asst. Director
Cell
The Ladies of Harley is a group
of dedicated and talented women
who love to get together,
have fun, and ride. We are a
very diverse group of women
coming from different
backgrounds who pull together
to make our LOH events
successful and fun. This is
where lasting friendships and
memories are made.
LOH Meetings
Meetings held monthly on the Tuesday
following the HOG Chapter Meeting.
Socialization begins at 6:00 p.m. followed
by the meeting at 6:30. You can simply
attend the meeting or choose to eat dinner
and enjoy a beverage. The members of LOH
run their own meetings and sponsor
activities that both ladies and men can
participate in. Women and men alike are
welcome to participate. Many husbands and
significant others are even known to gather
for dinner to socialize during the
LOH meetings.
2014 LOH Meeting Schedule
June 10
July 15
August 12
Sept. 9
Oct. 7
Nov. 4
Dec. 9
Fork Oil Maintenance
Changing your bike’s fork oil is a simple task that many neglect. The oil in your forks are just as important as the other
lubricants in your motorcycle, and must be changed on a regular basis to keep the seals from cracking and the fork’s
shock/dampening functioning properly. Early models require disassembly of the fork sliders and you should consult
your shop manual for this. Most recent model Harley’s have drain plugs and fill plugs to ease this operation. Unless you
plan on rebuilding your forks and replacing seals, simply drain the fluid from the drain ports. Once completely drained,
pump the forks to expel any remaining fluid. Replace the plugs and fill the forks through the top caps with an approved
fork oil. The capacity varies by model but for most Softails and Dynas this amount is about 9 to 10 oz. If using Harley
brand fork oil then type “B” or “E” is recommended depending on the model. The alternative product for those who
require superior performance is Shock Therapy #10 Fork Oil which can be used in place of either type oil. Avoid using
ATF transmission fluid . This can be too light for most heavy big twins despite having similar chemical qualities. Fork
lubricants, whether from the dealer or synthetic is not so expensive as to use ATF in it’s place. Only use new fork
lubricant from a sealed container. Unused portions should be kept air tight and stored in a cool dry place. I recommend
discarding previously opened containers of shock lubricant not used within 6 months of opening. Slowly pump the forks
to distribute the oil and dislodge any air bubbles after filling. Check for any leaks as this would indicate a rebuild is
required. This of course will be a future article not only for rebuilding but for those installing new sliders. I highly
recommend consulting a good repair manual specific to your bike before performing any maintenance work that you
may be unfamiliar with.
Watch The Signs
A police officer pulled over two nuns riding on a
motorcycle, and said to the rider, 'Ma'am, you're driving
much too slowly, could you please drive faster?"
And the nun says, 'Oh, I saw the sign with the "21" and
assumed the speed limit was 21 km/h"
The officer explains: 'No ma'am, the speed limit is 80.
The highway number is Interstate 21."
Then the police officer look at the passenger and see the
other nun shaking like a leaf.
"Excuse me sister, but what's wrong with your
passenger?"
"Oh, that's probably because we just got off Highway
205."
A word or two about Safety from your Safety Officer…Sean Kane at seanandbevk@gmail.com
In addition to the Safety Tips that are provided and available on the HOG 405 Website, we need to continually discuss Safety with each other,
our passengers and riding partners. Know your bike and its capabilities. Know your riding skills and YOUR capabilities. Your bike may be
equipped with an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), if so have you practiced engaging the system in a safe area? Have you practiced with your
passenger? Do you know the dangers of utilizing the system? Your ABS will behave differently under different loads, luggage, passenger or solo
and differing road surfaces. If engaged properly (upright, straight line, pavement), you will stop quickly…the danger in front of you will in all
likelihood be avoided, but tons of danger are following you in the form of cars, trucks and others who may not have the capability to avoid
YOU. Be aware of your surroundings, look for escape routes and keep your eye on the mirrors. Brake to avoid the danger, but then get to a
place of safety to prevent being struck from the rear, don’t be a stationary hazard in the road. If you do not have ABS, you need to practice,
practice, and practice so as not to skid or lose control in emergency stop situations.
What do you do if you are involved in a mishap like driving off the roadway, down an embankment or not visible from the road and alone?
What if you are disabled and unable to return to the roadside? Your cell phone may not have any service or may have been damaged or
separated from you in the incident. If you are able to call for assistance, do so. If you are unable to call, return to the roadside and seek
assistance from passing motorists. I keep a bright emergency strobe light with me on the motorcycle in the event of an evening incident. I
have also used it in the daylight when flagging motorists from the roadside. Some of my partners also maintain a portable Air Horn, Marine
Flares and HELP FLAG for those times when you may not be able to return to the roadside and want alternate ways of signaling. I also carry a
Whistle attached to my Harley Key Fob keychain (you should try and make it metal, to avoid it breakage in the incident).
I began road riding in the deserts of California, so I ALWAYS TAKE WATER with me, even if it is just a local jaunt. You can survive without food
for days, but immobility and a lack of water spell disaster, be prepared. If you are dependent upon medication, have at least a day’s supply
with you. Carry a First Aid Kit on the bike at ALL TIMES, it may save your life or someone else’s. Some bikes are equipped with CB Radios.
Become familiar with their operation, even if you do not use this feature. Channel 9 on a CB Radio is the Emergency Only Channel. While your
bike still has battery power, use it and broadcast where you are (or an approximate location). A cell phone, even if it is not in a service area, is
traceable. If you have prepared, told someone (more than one is preferable) where you are going (flight plan) and when you will return, these
folks should report you missing. If you have NO SERVICE, save your cell battery until you are “Overdue” and it is reasonable to believe that
your status as “Missing” has been reported. Cell Phone tracing is one of the methods of searching by using your Cellphones signal, but it
must be ON. If you have a smart phone, try text, as sometimes it will function with minimal signal strength. If no reply via text, turn off all nonessential applications to conserve battery power until you are “Overdue”.
Riding a motorcycle is great fun, but requires an increased awareness of your skills, surroundings and planning for all eventualities. Remember
the 6- P’s for each ride and you will be ready for anything. Prior Planning Prevents Piss-Poor Performance. Below are some websites that list
some of things that I mentioned the Strobe, First Aid Kits, Air Horns, Help Flags, Flares and Water Bottles. I also carry a spare container of fuel,
for my own preparedness and others if needed.
Safety Strobe - http://www.quakekare.com/emergency-strobe-light-p-45.html
Air Horns - http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-13530/Traffic-Safety/Air-Horns
First Aid Kits - http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/bikers-compact-first-aid-kit
HELP Flag - http://www.whitestonesos.com/help-flag
Water Bottles - http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/saddlebag-guard-bag---water-bottle-holder
Emergency Whistle - http://www.bladehq.com/item--Fenix-NW30-Triple-Power-Design--16471
Spare Fuel - http://www.jpcycles.com/product/721-352
Marine Flares - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Orion-Safety-Products-Aerial-Skyblazer-II-Signal-Kit/21783782
Harley CB Radio Use - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfLTZBkaxG0
Pikes Peak Harley Davidson- http://www.pikespeakharleydavidson.com/
Pikes Peak HOG Chapter 405- http://pikespeakharleyownersgroup.com/index.html
Harley Davidson HOG Nationalwww.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/HOG/HOG.html?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US
5-IN-1 Ride- http://pikespeakharleyownersgroup.com/5%20in1.html
High Altitude Club- http://pikespeakharleyownersgroup.com/high-altitude-club.html
Ladies of Harley- http://pikespeakharleyownersgroup.com/LOH.html
Pikes Peak HD Rewards- http://www.pikespeakharleydavidson.com/custompage2.asp?pg=rewards
Pikes Peak HOG Officers
Director- Britton Fletchall- fletch.pphd@gmail.com 719-453-8753
Treasurer- Skye Cantrell- skye.pphdhog@yahoo.com 719-232-8226
Secretary- Karla Miller- karlagnriding@gmail.com 719-648-9300
Activities Officer- Donnie Hitt- donnie.hitt@sodexo.com 719-235-8896
Membership Officer- Karla Miller- karlagnriding@gmail.com 719-648-9300
Editor- Shane Chisholm- crazyrider1970@yahoo.com 315-486-1019
Photographer- Lynn Edgin ledgin@msn.com 719-360-1024
Webmaster- Sonny Taylor taylor1s@comcast.net 719-649-6092
Road Captains
Head Road Captain- Steve “Gus” Gustafson gushog64@hotmail.com
Asst. Road Captain- Eric Merrell cowboys228809@yahoo.com
Safety Officer- Sean Kane seanandbevk@gmail.com
Ladies Of HOG
Director- Kim Sisson-Crow ksissoncrowloh@gmail.com 610-217-5631
Asst. Director-