Harley Owners Group

Volume 18, Issue 5
MAY 2005
Northside Harley News
Harley Owners Group
INDIANAPOLIS CHAPTER NO. 1, INC
CHAPTER #1238
Message from the Director
Wow! Now that the weather has warmed up and the Chapter meetings are held on Saturday, the
participation has really increased. We had almost a 100 people at both the April and May Chapter meetings. It is also great to see so many new people join the Chapter and get involved. As
the participation increases the fun will also increase. We are working to plan rides for open
weekends and welcome your ideas and suggestions. Please contact me or Sid Lewis if you want
to plan a ride, or have an idea for a ride. We would like to get the schedule filled up at least a
couple months out so people can plan to be available. Remember, the HOG motto is to “Ride
and Have Fun” and we plan to follow that direction.
On an administrative note, you probably already noticed that the Newsletter is later than normal
this month. Well, that is because we are publishing it a little later due to the meeting change to
the first Saturday of the month. We want you to have the latest information and feel that it is best
to wait until after we have our monthly meeting before we publish the newsletter. Consequently,
you should probably look for it about the middle of the month from here on out.
Beginning in May, we will also start planning a monthly dinner for Chapter members. The dinners will be held on the third Wednesday of each month and the location will be published in the
newsletter. We will meet at various restaurants each month at 6:30 PM. All Chapter Members
are welcome, as well as, any friends who you think may be interested in joining the Chapter. We
want this to be a fun and relaxing evening where we can share a few stories and maybe even plan
an impromptu ride. Our first dinner on May 18 will be at O’Charley’s Restaurant located at 62nd
and Keystone. I hope to see you there!
To help encourage ride participation we are also going to start a new process where we will pick
a ride (you won’t know which one) where we will pay for the meal of one of the ride participants.
We will either select a name from a sign-up sheet or do some type of drawing to select the lucky
winners. We will have these drawings at least once per month, so don’t miss an opportunity to
ride, and possibly eat for free.
Lastly, are you a little frustrated that you cannot remember the names of Chapter Members?
Well, to help solve this problem, we will be ordering HOG name tags that can be pinned onto
your shirt or vest. These are nice name tags (not the cheap stick-on type you see at conventions)
and it would help everyone remember your name. The name tags are $8.00 each and a sign-up
sheet is posted on our Chapter board next to the Service entrance. Please sign up if you want a
name tag. We will order the new name tags at the end of May and you can pay for them when
you pick them up. So, if you are interested, please make sure you get your name on the list before 28 May.
Remember to check the calendar for upcoming rides, and plan to attend a few rides soon. If you
have suggestions for future rides please contact Sid Lewis to get them on the activities schedule.
Ride safe, Ed.
EJ6727@AOL,COM
Inside This Issue:
Director's Comments
1
Events Schedule
6, 7
Catfish Caper Ride
2
Business Directory
8, 9
Last meeting Minutes
3
Bulletin Board
10
New Members & Member's Birthday's
4
HOG Members review
11
Advertiser Of The Month
5
Chapter Sponsor & Officer Information
5
May 1st Directors ride Photos
May 7th Rolling Thunder Photos
12
13
4th Annual
Catfish Caper Ride
Plans are well under way for this year’s Catfish Caper Ride. Mark your calendars for the weekend of July 9th
and 10th as the ride will once again offer an over-night option but bigger and better than before. For those
who are new to the group or who have yet to make this ride, it was one of our biggest events of 2003. It is a
leisurely ride leaving the interstates behind for as many state and county highways and byways as we can
cover.
This year’s ride will leave from the dealership on Saturday morning after the chapter meeting. We will work
our way west, eventually making our way to the Silver Moon restaurant in West Union, IL for a late lunch of
some of the state’s best catfish and other home-cooked style meals. After lunch and a dessert stop, we will
travel south through the Wabash River Valley and make our way to Evansville, IN.
The overnight stop this year is Casino Aztar where I have set aside a block of 25 hotel rooms. We will have
24-hour access to the casino at no charge on the weekend. The hotel is setting aside dedicated and secure
parking for our bikes in the parking garage first floor. Once we are at the hotel on Saturday, we will be within
walking distance of Max and Erma’s, Starbuck’s, Corky’s BBQ, Cavanaughs (steak and seafood), and Fast
Eddies. After a long day’s ride, we won’t have to get back on the bikes to find a place to eat. As we get
closer to July, Casino Aztar will contact me with the entertainment that will be appearing at the casino there.
On Sunday morning, we can take advantage of the breakfast buffet at the Casino before heading out for a
day’s leisurely ride to Indianapolis. While the return route is not yet fully mapped out, rest assured that we
will ride through beautiful Southern Indiana back-country and will contain at least one major restaurant stop
for lunch.
Make your hotel reservations now with Casino Aztar. Each room is available at the discounted rate of $99.00
plus tax. The rooms are being held as a block under the name “Indianapolis H.O.G. Chapter #1.” I have reserved a mix of king and double beds as well as smoking and non-smoking rooms. To increase the chance of
getting your first choice on room reservation, call now and reserve early by calling 1-800-544-0120. The cutoff date for reservations is June 9th. Everyone must call the hotel to reserve his or her room under their credit
card number. You may cancel without penalty up to 4:00 PM on the day of the reservation.
Hopefully, I will be at the May chapter meeting with sign-up sheets so that we will have a more accurate
count of those who would like to go on this annual outing. Keep in mind that there are only 3 chapter meetings until this event. The riding season is almost upon us, don’t miss out on a fun ride.
For more information, call me at 317-877-2195 or e-mail me at Kaynan@aol.com.
Ride far, have fun, stay well,
Ken L. White
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Indianapolis Chapter No. 1
May 7, 2005
Chapter Meeting Minutes
Submitted by Yvonne Lewis, Secretary
Meeting Called to Order
Introduction of New Members and Guests
General Discussion
* Newsletter to follow Chapter Meeting at the beginning of the month.
* Wednesday Night Dinners to begin this month. Dinner to be held on the third Wednesday of the month. This
month will meet at O’Charleys at Glendale 6:30pm.
* As an added incentive to participate on Saturday Chapter rides, tickets will be issued at select rides and the
winner will receive a free meal.
* Sign up sheet posted for anyone interested in purchasing a Chapter nametag.
* Catfish Caper Overnight Ride July 9/10th. Sign up sheet posted.
* This week’s ride following meeting to be Rolling Thunders Poker Run.
* Due to Mothers Day on Sunday, Director’s Choice Ride to be rescheduled to next Sunday.
State Rally
* HELP NEEDED!!! CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!!
* Sign up sheet for volunteers needs to be turned in this week.
Treasurer’s report
* Given by Carolyn James.
Newsletter
* We need articles. Anyone can submit. Literary proficiency not required!!!
Historian
* Breakout Ride pictures on website
* Patty suggests placing names with pictures on website to acquaint names with faces.
Activities
* Please check event schedule on website prior to rides for possible scheduling changes.
* Website can be found at www.hdofindy.com. You can find Chapter ride schedule under HOG.
* contact Sid Lewis if you change your e-mail address, so you can receive last minute updates.
Publicity
* Advertiser of the Month is Ron Thompson, Accident Attorney.
Dealership News
* Thank you from Russ for participation.
* Miracle Ride will run concurrently with next months Chapter meeting. If you are attending the meeting only,
please park at the far end of the parking lot.
* Beth is looking for volunteers for the Miracle Ride.
* Janus Poker Run June 11th.
* Burn Camp Ride June 5th.
Charity
* 50/50 winner was Gordon Cecil.
Meeting Adjourned
* Rolling Thunder Poker Run to leave at 10:00am.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Cheryl Autry
Matthew Averi
Mark Banks
Sara Baranek
Marty Barnes
Steve Barnett
Dee Brown
Gary L Bryant
Steve Carr
Gina Coleman
William Crask
Stephen Creech
Ralph DiBenedetto
Dave Dowell
Laurie Eback
Del Hanes
James Harlow
Stephen M. Harrell
WELCOME TO OUR
NEWEST MEMBERS:
Kris Klink
Greg Knapp
Jeffrey Kramer
Cheryl LaFever
Donald McCoy
Jim Nawa
William Olds, Jr
Anthony Palmiero
Robert Pickrell
John Pope
Thomas Ransdell
Sonny Shetterley
Nancy Smith
Jeff Sylvia
Ken White
Woodrow Whiten
Barbara Wilson
Debbie Young
Phillip Frazier
Dave Mann
Matt McQuiston
Bill Bledsoe
Jim Wyatt
Marc Sullivan
Tami Wilson
Donna Moulder
Laura Miedema
Andrew Nichols
Alice Jackson
Tom Schmith
John Scott
David R Moulder
E-mail Distribution of Newsletter
Help reduce the cost of the Newsletter. If you would like to receive the newsletter via e-mail, please send an e-mail along with your first and
last name to Sid Lewis at “slewis2@clarian.org”. Please include “Newsletter” as the subject and we will sign you up to start receiving it
with the next newsletter.
The “e-mail” version of the newsletter is formatted in Adobe Acrobat, which, if you don’t currently have, the Adobe Acrobat Reader software
can be downloaded for free at “ADOBE.COM”.
If you request newsletters via e-mail and later decide that you would rather have it mailed to you, simply send an e-mail and we’ll put you back
on the mailing list.
Please note that participation is voluntary and you will continue to receive your paper version of the newsletter unless you specifically request
to receive it via e-mail.
Special Note:
Please do not park in the Service Lane (against building) during meetings, event rides, and activities. This is for the Service Department and the customers waiting to be served for Bike Service.
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ADVERTISER OF THE MONTH
Rollin "Ron" E. Thompson, P.C.
My legal experience began with the Indiana Attorney General's Office in 1973, and, as a trial attorney, court rooms became familiar quickly so I exited for a look at the (more) civil side with Mayflower Transit Company. I was their attorney/claims adjuster and handled injury claims nationwide. A small voice said it was time to try private practice which began shortly thereafter. It appeared clients on the receiving end of claims were noticeably happier, so my practice centered
around the people making them. Dealing with insurance companies sometimes has its limits, so the
practice expanded into domestic, workman's compensation, collections, and probate areas, with the
end result being a little bit of everything which is where I am today. With 30+ years of experience, if
I can't help you, I probably know someone who can. Please call me at any time.
Ron Thompson
Phone #: 317.403.8272
E-mail: rollinthompson@aol.com
2005 Chapter Sponsor and Officers
Dealer Sponsor
SAFETY DIRECTOR
Harley Davidson of Indianapolis
4146 E. 96th Street (317) 815-1800
Russ Dellen
Questions / Comments / Suggestions
Office 317-815-7040
Cell 317-5076574
Dawayne Bowen
ROAD CAPTAIN
Jim Brown
317-715-2215 jim5528@att.net
SERGEANT AT ARMS
Joe Shelton
317-842-3687 n/a
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Tony Palmiero 765-437-4030 jim_palmiero@excite.com
HISTORIAN
2005 Officers
Patty Nawa
317-326-3687 littlebumps@att.net
DIRECTOR
ACTIVITY CHAIRPERSON
ASST. DIRECTOR
PUBLICITY CHAIRPERSON
Ed James
317-462-9558 ej6727@aol.com
Sid Lewis
317-297-3634 slewis2@clarian.org
Rollin “Ron” Thompson 317-403-8272 rollinthompson@aol.
com
Paulette Bowen 317-823-1472 dapabo@comcast.net
TREASURER
Debbie Blankenhorn 317-299-7550 blondiedlb@hotmail.com
Carolyn James 317-462-9558 ej6727@aol.com
317-297-3634
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AWARD CHAIRPERSON
OPEN Need a volunteer
SECRETARY
Yvonne Lewis
CHARITY FUND CHAIRPERSON
myvonne53@aol.com
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INDIANAPOLIS CHAPTER No. 1
2005 Event Schedule
Contact Sid Lewis @ 442-9763 to add a Chapter Event
5/7/2005
DATE DAY
EC DESCRIPTION
LEAVE FROM /
EVENT
LEAVE TIME /
CONTACT
PHONE #
MAY
13 - 22 Fr - Sun O Myrtle Beach Bike Week
14 Sat
C Director's Choice Ride
15 Sun
C Brown County Ride
Myrtle Beach, SC
18
21
Wed
Sat
C Monthly Dinner Experience
C Mystery Ride
22
26
Sun
Thur
C A Challenge For You, Dare to Ride IN. 262
- Rolling Thunder POW/MIA Ride to DC
28
29
30
Sat
Sun
Mon
JUNE
4 Sat
Lv 10:30am
Ed James
462-9558
Cracker Barrel
Lv 10:30am
Sid Lewis
442-9763
6:30pm
Lv 9:30am
Ed James
254-8238
462-9558
I-465 & W 38th St.
O'Charley's 6111 N. Keystone
HD of Indianapolis
Bob Evan's
SE corner 96th & Keystone
Chapter Meeting
HD of Indianapolis
Sat
C Dealer's Choice Ride
HD of Indianapolis
5
Sun
O Miracle Ride for Riley Hospital
IMS / IU Medical Center
Sat
O Janus Ride / Poker Run
1555 Westfield Rd / HW32
15
Wed
C Monthly Dinner Experience
Sahm's
M Tennessee State HOG Rally
116th St & Allisonville Rd.
C TN. State HOG Rally Ride
Nashville, TN
Russ Dellen 815-1800
Lv 10am-12pm
Bob Bill
773-8781
842-1577
6:30 PM
www.tnstatehogrally.com
Cracker Barrel
I-65 & Southport Rd.
Terre Haute, IN.
17 - 19 Fr - Sun M Indiana State HOG Rally
Pre-Registration Deadline: April 29th
25 Sat
26 Sun
JULY
Lv 10:30am
Nashville, TN.
Pre-Registration Deadline: April 28th,
Thur
442-9763
Sid Lewis
Steve Kaler 897-5902
8:30am
11
16
Lv 9:30am
Memorial Day
4
15 - 18 W - Sat
www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.
HD of Indianapolis
Bob Evan's
Sid Lewis
442-9763
www.instatehogrally.com
C Co-Op Ride w/ IndyWest HOG Monticello HD of Indianapolis
Jun30 - Th - Mon C Loop the Lake Ride
Lv 8:00am
SE corner 96th & Keystone
Lv 8:30am
Sid Lewis
442-9763
Lv 8:00am
Sid Lewis
442-9763
Ken White
Ken White
877-2195
to Mackinac Bridge, Great Lakes Ship-
9
9
10
Sat
Sat
Sun
8:30am
HD of Indianapolis
Chapter Meeting
HD of Indianapolis
continuation of Catfish Caper Ride
C Catfish Caper Ride
C Four Corners Ride - SW
Lv 9:30am
overnight stay in Evansville
14-17 Th-Sun
16
17
Sat
23
Sat
O The Boogie
Lawrence County
C Wabash River Run
Lafayette
http://abateofindiana.org/boogie/boogie2005/boogie05.php
HD of Indianapolis
Lv 10:00am
Sid Lewis
442-9763
Sun
O Wheels In Motion Poker Run
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
Jenni Tanner 408-7415
www.indywheelsinmotion.com
23
Sat
24
Sun
30
30
Sat
C Grand Lake Ride
Celina, OH
HD of Indianapolis
Lv 8:00am
Sid Lewis
Sun
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442-9763
MAY EVENTS / RIDES
By: Sid Lewis, Activities Chairperson
Please check the Event Schedule as rides have been added and others have changed dates in May.
Note that the leave from location may vary depending on the ride day, so please check this on the
schedule as well. Be assured that if we are leaving from Bob Evan’s or Cracker Barrel that we will
be meeting for breakfast one hour before the leave time, so feel free to join us.
Most of the ride destinations are self-explanatory by their description, but please phone me (4429763) or send me an email if you have any questions. (The Mystery Ride is an exception, and if we
told you the destination it wouldn’t be a mystery.)
The ride on May 22nd will be to Rising Sun in southeastern Indiana where we hope to find the Indiana
Dragon. For those of you that have not heard about or been to Deal’s Gap at the western end of the
Smoky Mountains, check out this web site –
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/index.html
I hope that you will be able to join us on some or all of the May rides. We had a good time on the
Breakout Ride, and the warmer weather should help to make the rest of the month even more fun.
Other Events Sponsored by HD of Indianapolis Dealership
See Beth Bey or a Chapter Officer for more information.
MAY RIDES AND EVENT
May 22nd Carmel Police Ride Starts at the Dealership at 11am
May 26th Rolling thunder goes Washington DC
Also in the Merry Month of May look forward to the Hooters
Bike Show &Bikini Contest
JUNE RIDES AND EVENTS
June 4th & 5th 811(15™ (starts here) Miracle Ride
June 11th
Heroes Ride for St. Vincent's Hospital And Diabetes Ride?
June 17th to 19th HOG STATE RALLY Terre Haute, In.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
The advertisers in this newsletter help bring this and future publications to you…
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS and
REMEMBER TO USE THEIR SERVICES.
Advertise here for
12 months
for only $5.00 per month.
Call Paulette
Bowen @
317-823-1472
for more
information.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
The advertisers in this newsletter help bring this and future publications to you…
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS and
REMEMBER TO USE THEIR SERVICES.
Advertise here for
12 months
for only $5.00 per month.
Call Paulette
Bowen @
317-823-1472
for more
information.
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Bulletin Board
For Sale:
2000 birch white Shelbyville Police Bike RK , 9700 miles,
original air seat and a badlander seat. Lowered in back 1
in. New handle grips, new back tire. Engine guard and
passenger and highway pegs. $13,900 or best offer. Call
Janie @ 317-506-0958
For Sale:
The “Gambler” saddle by Corbin – (#275)
Fits 84-89 Softail. Color is tan faux-ostrich. Used less
than 100 miles. Paid $329.00 plus shipping, Now $200.00
firm. Please call Michael Chappell at (317) 849-5050
For Sale:
1997 Electra Glide Classic, Tour Pack, “Live to Ride”
Mirrors & Tank Caps. Many chrome extras. 30k Miles.
Call Larry Bradbury @ 317-545-4935. $15,000.
For Sale:
Pearl White Shoei Helmet, TZ-1 Full Face, Snell Approved, Like new condition, XXL. $79.00
Charlie Demler, 317-848-7612
For Sale:
96 Sportster - 1200 XLH Gray/Black, 7900 miles with
windshield and backrest, Asking $8000
Call 335-2978 @ Home or 335-2978 @ Work
For Sale:
Red 2001 Yamaha V-Star Classic 600. 4000 miles,
leather saddle bags. Runs great. $3,900 obo 848-7612 after
5:30
For Sale:
2003 Heritage takeoff and near new parts for sale. HD
custom paint EFI tank, front fender and rear fender,
black w/ghost flames new in fall of 2003, $600. w/trade or
$950. wo/trade. Saddleman classic explorer seat, like new
$250. Topend solo seat w/flames $125. New chrome swing
arm $275. Front & rear highway bars $100. each. Exhaust $75. Steve (317) 996-2113.
FOR SALE:
Genuine Harley Davidson sheepskin eat cover for Ultra
Classic, includes backrest cover and rain cover. Used for
2 months on bike with very little riding. Combination
new was $252.00, asking $200.00. Call Tony at 317-4221175 or 317-402-7942
FOR SALE:
2002 250 cc Honda Rebel...low miles,lady
rider,windshield,saddle bags,like new,bk and red,
Has sissy bar and is a great starter bike......2300.00 home
299-7550 cell 809-6800.....Debbie
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For Sale:
NEC computer Model 9889, Intel Pentium II, 350 MHz,
192mb SyncDram, 8.4 GB Hard Drive, DVD-ROM, 56Kbps
Capable ITU V.90-compliant modem. Loaded with software, MS Word 97, MS Works 4.5, etc. All with current
updates. Comes with a CANON MultiPASS C5500 Color
Bubble Jet Printer, Copier, Scanner and FAX (4 in 1) Includes all recovery disks. All for $299.00 Call Dave at 8239088, evenings.
For Sale:
Call Jim Brown at (317) 576 0126 for any item listed below.
--HD contoured headlamp trim ring #69604-03
list $32.95 sell $15.00
--Road King Classic Saddlebag Liners #91887-98
list $44.95 sell $20.00
--HD Layback License Plate Mount #53385 list
$52.95 sell $30.00
--HD Headlamp Trim Ring #69623-99A list
$29.75 sell $15.00
--HD Fork Brace #46097-98 list $129.95 sell
$65.00
--HD Mini Tach #67948-96B fits FXST list
$179.95 sell $75.00
--Speedometer 2900 miles on it HD part #6703399A list 240.00 sell $150.00 (Came off
2003 Road King Classic)
--HD Sissy Bar with Back rest Fits FXST list
$212.80 sell $100.00
#52735-85 Upright
#53378-03 Side plates
#52412-79A Back rest pad
--2003 HD Touring Parts Catalog #99456-03A list
$58.00 sell $30.00
--2003 HD Touring Service Manual #99483-03A
list $58.00 sell $30.00
--Kuryakyn ISO-Wing mini boards list $89.95 sell
$45.00
Call Jim Brown at (317) 576 0126 for any item listed above.
For Sale:
Wells Cargo enclosed trailer. 16 foot x 7 foot V-nose.
New had only 3 months. Has 125 volt 30 amp breaker box
and inside lighting and outlets. Asking $5500. New was
$6300. Call Tony 765-437-4030
PERSONALS
Wanted roommate to share 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on
Westside.....56th & Guion Rd area.....large back yard, 2 car
garage..…$350 month plus utilities..… call Debby 2997550
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HOG Chapter 1 Members and HD Of Indy Employees
Employee Review
(He volunteered to be placed here first)
Name:
Wayne Piepenbrock (Shop Forman)
Come see him for:
* The Big Bore Kit
* Dyno Testing
* Performance Testing
Hired:
December 1st, 2004
Years Riding:
40 years
1st Bike:
Cushman
Current Bike:
Boss Hoss & ltldT-C
# bikes Own:
2
Likes to Ride To;
Anywhere
Short Putt:
Nashville
Long Putt:
Sturgis
Favorite Ride of Year:
Myrtle Beach
Hobbies & Other Interests: Hot Cars & Trucks
Favorite Music:
Jazz and Rock n’Roll
Best Place to Eat:
Bobby Joes
Ok HOG Members — - - - - Here is your chance to volunteer to allow other members to know
who you are and what you like to do. Don’t Be bashful. Let others know something about you so we
will know who we are riding with on our rides. Also allow a photo to be taken.
Fill out the information sheet below and tear off and give to the Newsletter Editor for publication.
Name:
Married ?
Occupation:
Years Riding:
1st Bike:
Current Bike:
# Bikes Own:
Likes to Ride To;
Spouse Name:
Short Putt:
Long Putt:
Favorite Ride of Year:
Hobbies & Other Interests:
Best Place to Eat:
Favorite Movie:
Favorite Music:
Other Info:
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May 1st Director’s Ride
May 7th Rolling Thunder Poker Run Ride
Indianapolis Chapter No. 1
Newsletter Editor
170 West Adams Street
Atlanta, Indiana 46031
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NEXT MEETING: June 4, 2005 at the HD Dealership 8:30am