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CLASSIC LEGEND TIMES Volume 19
Issue Three
NORTHERN CHAPTER
H.O.G..
May 2013
NORTHERN CHAPTERH.0.G.
Important Dates
#2360
Check out our website!!!The Membership Directory is now there.
The address is www.northernchapter.com
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Please do not share with non members
Registration for the Basic Riders Courseis now open. Go to http://www.ferris.edu/motorcyclerider/to sign up.
Don’t forget to preregister for the 2013 Michigan StateHOG Rally. Go to:http://mistatehogrally.com/
2013March
Crazy Bowling
2013April
Euchre Party
Director: Trent Tomlinson ..........944-0331 [email protected]
Asst. Director: Mike Lince..................631-2553 [email protected]
Past Director: Lew Kirchner..............267-5398 [email protected] Secretary: Roberta McColley ...... 342-2394 [email protected] Treasurer: Cris Lake .................... 944-8675 [email protected]
Activities Officer: Cory Liddy................... 590-3800 [email protected]
New Member Liaison/Membership Officer: Lindsey White............. 735-4165 [email protected]
Historian Eric Fischer.................. 392-1941
LOH Officer: Jan Hilewsky ........... 586-202-6537 [email protected]
Editor: Lorri Schneider..............357-5009 [email protected]
Ride for Father Fred: Beth Denoyer ............... 218-7357 [email protected]
Public Relations: Paul Jarboe ................ 922-3452
Head Road Captain: Steve DeBusschere......... 944-8108 [email protected]
Safety Director: Gregg Claxton ............... 645-2680 [email protected] Photographers: Pat Schneider ............... 590-0153 [email protected] Sheila Claxton .............. 218-8555 [email protected] Brad Derington ............ 735-3410 [email protected]
Webmaster: Steve Debusschere ....... 944-8108 [email protected]
Gaming Commissioner: Mike Lake ..................... 409-9826 [email protected]
Merchandise Coordinator: Julie Kincannon...............313-8849 [email protected]
Christmas Party Coordinator John Lefler .....................218-4276
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Northern Chapter H.O.G Officers: DirectorsNotesMay2013
For Laughing Out Loud
The sign says, “You'll never see a bike parked outside a shrink's office.” I have to agree, there is no better way to reduce stress than getting out in the wind and riding. It's the perfect problem solver / stress reliever … except spring is here and we've still got snow on the ground.It's been a long and stress-filled winter. Between the weather, the holidays, the family, a world in crisis, cabin fever and a few other issues, I suspect we're all ready for a little “couch time” on our bikes. Over the past few months, there have been many bright spots and I want to thank each one of the members who opened their hearts and homes throughout the winter months to host this snow weary bunch with fun activities like Euchre and Chili cooking and to break the monotony of the dreary season.Last week we had a large turnout at Incredible Mo's for an afternoon of “Crazy Bowling.” I want to offer a special thank you to Jan Hilewsky for organizing this successful event. It gave us all a little escape from our daily lives and it was really, really great to hear so many of our members literally laughing out loud and having a good time. That's what this chapter is all about!Let's talk about the three types of Chapter events described in the new Annual Charter for H.O.G. Chapters; Closed events, Member events and Open events. If you haven't had a chance to read the revised charter, please go to the H-D members.hog.com website and check out this drastically reduced document. It's only twelve pages long and worth reading because it also serves as by-laws for a chapter.Under Article VIII – Activities, it states: Chapters must hold a minimum of four closed riding events per year. This is the bare minimum required by the Motor Company in order to maintain Chapter status. Needless to say, we do a lot more than that with our adventurous group. Contrary to what it sounds like, Closed events are Chapter events which are open to Chapter members and one guest per member. Crazy Bowling was a closed event and we enjoyed the company of several family members and guests. Chapter meetings are Closed events. Member events are events that are open only to H.O.G. members. Open events are events open to everyone. Our Annual Ride for Father Fred is a good example of an open event.
So, there you have it. Keep the faith! It won't be long before we're all out laughing and riding together, enjoying everything living up north has to offer.
Trent
I always wanted a Sportster....but put off getting one for a long time...I put it off when I applied for and accepted the congressional nomination and appointment to the US Merchant Marine Academy..Put it off when I transfered to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. I put it off when I got married. I put it off when my daughter came along, then again when my son came along...So after the Nest was empty...I found the XL1200C I'd been looking for...the 'Particle Accelerator'. So much for my Harley Davidson...Its the bike I always wanted. I've got mine, and it now has 54,000 miles on it. It has been my escape machine.
Between years of school, I spent the summer of '71 in the Philippines...there I discovered an interest in martial arts. In '73, I studied with the NMC Tae Kwon Do club and doubled up on class attendance...Passed my test for 1st degree in '77, 2nd degree in '81, and 3rd degree in '91. I began competing tournaments in '74 and had a lot of fun...nothing like today's MMA or 'no holds barred' games. We had kick-punch and controlled take-down rules...Contact, but no Knockouts... I've met a lot of good people and maintained friendships over 40 years...I've had a good time at tournaments, even won the Mid Canada Championships twice, the Twin Soo Karate Championships, and the NMC games a few times.
After high school, I needed to fill the 'College fund' box and tested for a commercial driver license. Driving smaller trucks, picking up and delivering "hot Freight" around Flint, then Traverse City. I never let it expire and picked up all the training offered by employers. I kept driving between years at NMC & the Maritime Academy. I drove new equipment to lease customers. I drove bigger trucks to new owners, and rental customers. I stayed busy after graduating from the Great Lakes Maritime Academy sailing, but never let the CDL expire. I drove for Team Elmer's for two years, then they sold all their Over the Road trucks.
I've worked as an engineer on Car Ferries(C&O, Grand Trunk, & Ann Arbor), out of Ludington, Muskegon, and Elberta. I've delivered a New Alaskan carferry out of the ship yards in Sturgeon Bay, Wi to the ship yards in Seattle. Worked my Engineer's license from 3rd assistant to Chief Engineer. Sailed tugboats on Lake Michigan, lower lakers all over the great lakes, and a chemical tanker out of Virginia. The east coast job was Chemicals from Texas to Allyn's Point, Connecticut. My career included several different companies while an engineer. Then the ships were sold, companies bought out their competition, the "manning' rules were changed by Coast Guard. Fewer companies, needing fewer engineers, meant fewer jobs.
Keeping my CDL, I've driven a few miles...between most 'careers' ...I've been a Marine Engineer, sales Rep (pb Gast & Sons), rental Rep (Atlas Truck Rental), Assistant Service Manager (Morrison Lift trucks) machinist (Watson Tool), and Professional Driver. Currently, I'm driving for a company out of Albion, Mi. I deliver liquid CO2 and Dry Ice Blocks or pellets. I don't get home as often as I'd like. Nor do I get to ride the "Particle Accelerator" as much as I'd like. A few more years of this and I hope to retire from full time driving.
I try to teach my kids to Stay Trainable. Be ready for change. Mean while, Ride Safe and Have Fun.
C L A SS I C L EG E ND T I M ESPage 3
Member SpotlightAndy Karnowski
Mike is enjoying being almost retired and I work at Prout Financial. We like to volunteer at Interlochen & the State Theatre. During the Cherry Festival, you will find us serving beer at the beer tent. And of course, we love to ride the Harley.
Mike & I first met in October 1985 at an insurance adjusters meeting. There was an immediate attraction, but we were both married at the time. Over the years, we remained friends.
Fast forward 13 years to October 1998. I was living near Detroit & Mike was working in Okemos. We reconnected and married in June 2000.
In 2004, Mike inherited some money from his father's estate and was thinking about buying a corvette. Really!!!!!! I convinced him to buy a Harley instead. Once in a while, he listens to his wife, and bought a 2004 Heritage Softail.
We moved back to TC to be closer to our grandkids; we now have 7, ages 16-5. We spend a lot of time at hockey & soccer games.
We joined the Northern Chapter in 2007 to socialize with other bikers. We very much enjoy the friends we have made and all the great activities.
With the encouragement & support of friends, I decided to get my own bike. So, I did what any loving wife would do. I decided to “steal” the Heritage Softail from Mike and “convince” my husband he needed to buy a Road King. That took about 30 seconds. Mike wasted no time in finding a 2009 Road King Classic.
I have been making lots of changes to my bike (with help from Eric & Steve) & it looks awesome so far. I take the basic riders course May 3-5 (wish me luck) and then I am ready to RIDE!!!!
C L A SS I C L EG E ND T I M ESPage 4
Member SpotlightMike & Cris Lake
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Brad HarrisonFrank L Miller
Kris VanDeusenFischer
Dana Lance Dave Priest
Joey PriestBrian Soop
SherriTomlinson
Chuck Gwizdala
Ken Johnson
Shar Potter Don Pishney
Sunday RideLeave Classic
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Sunday RideLeave Classic
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Chapter MeetingPeegeo’s - Ride
Leaves Classic 6:30
New Rider/New Group RiderRide
Leave Classic 7:00 pm
Chapter Destination Ride
Leave Classic 6:30
Chapter Dinner RideSouthside HideoutLeave Classic 6:30
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As always we look forward to articles and photos from all members. Please send to me no later than May 20 for the June issue.
-Lorri Schneider - EditorC L A SS I C L EG E ND T I M ESPage 6
Sheila Claxton Fred Nelson Hunter Lefler
Sherry Purkiss
Al CrockerKim LeflerCraig Augustine
New Rider/New Group RiderRide
Leave Classic 7:00 pm
Sunday RideLeave Classic
at 1:00pm
Sunday RideLeave Classic
at 1:00pm
Chapter MeetingPeegeo’s - Ride
Leaves Classic 6:30
Chapter Destination RideTBD
Chapter Dinner RideDick’s Pour HouseLeave Classic 6:30
Benzie Celebration of Life Ride
atBenzie Central
High School
Progressive Dinner Ride Sunday June 9Details to follow
Progressive Dinner RideDetails to Follow
Where is this coming from… it seems that Old Man Winter and Mother Nature must be having a spat and we are caught in the middle. Well the bottom line is that it is inevitable that we will get a chance to ride and when we do we want the rides to be safe… fun… and enjoyable. So why am I bringing this up to you? Because I know you are dreaming of the days when we can do just exactly that.
How do we get there? Well glad you asked, our Safety Officer put out some great tips and I wanted to have us take a minute and review some of our group riding techniques. Really stop and think when was the last time you were on your bike? It has been a while and when we get ready for our first ride we want to make sure that we are all on the same page. Our opening ride will likely be a chilly one from what I am seeing and our skills will be a little rusty. So as we dust our rides and wish for sunny days let's reflect on the rides we went on last year and start looking forward to this year. I promised a survey and we will have one but I have already been approached by some of the members and Road Captains about rides so let me know what you think. Weekend trip, or just a restaurant you found let's collaborate and have a great ride season because we all were involved.
As we start to think about riding we should start taking the first step in group riding and make sure we are ready for the upcoming season. We need to review our technique, go over our bike and make sure it is safe, and get ready to ride.
SteveHead Road Captain
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Stephen DeBusschereHead Road Captain
Spring?
I'll Take Mine Straight Up and Slow Please
Most riders get used to riding in the rain by accident. They takeoff on an all day ride when the sun is shining and by afternoon they realize they're going to get their first taste of wet asphalt, like it or not. Those who accept it soon find themselves venturing back into the rain, sometimes at their own will. Riding in the Northwest has a cycle with some. Many never ride in the rain the first year they're up on two wheels. They're timid about it the second year, feeling more confident by the third and by the forth year they're asking the question - "What Rain?" So suppose you're thinking about getting on a wet road for the first time, or perhaps you've done it a few times, or perhaps you do it so much you're not thinking about what the hazards are. Here's a list of critical rain hazards I like to watch for and look for... Painted Lines - Crosswalks can be unsafe for motorcyclists, particularly if you're turning right or left and crossing the lines at an angle. Slow down more than usual and make the turn straight up, rather than in a lean. Ditto for diamonds in the HOV lanes. Very nasty when you lean into one, especially on the freeway. The diamond is shaped so you just slide across it and continue to slide along it. Any painted line is a hazard. Until the DOT addresses the issue and comes up with a tackier texture you're the one in control of your destiny. Surface Textures - Many commercial and residential parking areas are paved with very slick concrete surfaces. Your wet entry into the local mall or condo complex can put you on the ground in a second. Again, ride slow and straight up and don't let the concrete bite you. Rubber - If you thought you might save some money by buying long lasting tires, think again. Such tires are typically not as tacky and have less traction when the rain comes out. Next time you change tires look for the tackiest one that will take care of you better during your northwest riding adventures. How about that rubber they use around railroad tracks to decrease the sound as cars drive over them? Forget those little circles on the surface, these provide zero traction to you as you cross. Slow and straight up. Steel - Manhole covers are enemy number one and railroad tracks rank a close second. Making a turn over the surface of them sets you up for trouble. Avoid such, or keep the bike straight up and cross over it slowly. Railroad tracks have a way of popping up on you just after a turn and you may still be into a lean when you reach them. Look for the crossing signs ahead of time, slow down and stay straight up when crossing. Grated bridge crossings and metal plates are a nasty encounter in the rain. Look at where you want to ride, take it slow and don't try any fancy dancing, particularly a lane change. Water - Puddles/Pot Holes - It only takes once to know how this one feels. You cruise through a puddle and after it's too late you realize you just went into a pot hole that wants to suck you into the underworld more painfully than Satan himself beating you down with a stick. Avoid puddles if you can. Use caution and predict the possibility ahead of time. Recovery from this rude awakening is not always easy. Pull over and take a few minutes of rest if you need to gather your wits. In 1997 the Seattle Times reported that the DOT only had enough funds to patch 60% of the potholes created in thestate that wet winter. Oil - It's everywhere and very illusive. Those little red and blue rainbows on the ground mean danger. Ride slow and straight up. As per the DOL's motorcycle safety manual, if you're caught in the first rain following a few dry days remember the roads are covered with lots of oil and dirt that will be lifted from the surface in the first 30-60 minutes of a new rain. Take a coffee break if you can.
Ride Safe,
Gregg Claxton
I'll Take Mine Straight Up and Slow Please
Most riders get used to riding in the rain by accident. They takeoff on an all day ride when the sun is shining and by afternoon they realize they're going to get their first taste of wet asphalt, like it or not. Those who accept it soon find themselves venturing back into the rain, sometimes at their own will. Riding in the Northwest has a cycle with some. Many never ride in the rain the first year they're up on two wheels. They're timid about it the second year, feeling more confident by the third and by the forth year they're asking the question - "What Rain?" So suppose you're thinking about getting on a wet road for the first time, or perhaps you've done it a few times, or perhaps you do it so much you're not thinking about what the hazards are. Here's a list of critical rain hazards I like to watch for and look for... Painted Lines - Crosswalks can be unsafe for motorcyclists, particularly if you're turning right or left and crossing the lines at an angle. Slow down more than usual and make the turn straight up, rather than in a lean. Ditto for diamonds in the HOV lanes. Very nasty when you lean into one, especially on the freeway. The diamond is shaped so you just slide across it and continue to slide along it. Any painted line is a hazard. Until the DOT addresses the issue and comes up with a tackier texture you're the one in control of your destiny. Surface Textures - Many commercial and residential parking areas are paved with very slick concrete surfaces. Your wet entry into the local mall or condo complex can put you on the ground in a second. Again, ride slow and straight up and don't let the concrete bite you. Rubber - If you thought you might save some money by buying long lasting tires, think again. Such tires are typically not as tacky and have less traction when the rain comes out. Next time you change tires look for the tackiest one that will take care of you better during your northwest riding adventures. How about that rubber they use around railroad tracks to decrease the sound as cars drive over them? Forget those little circles on the surface, these provide zero traction to you as you cross. Slow and straight up. Steel - Manhole covers are enemy number one and railroad tracks rank a close second. Making a turn over the surface of them sets you up for trouble. Avoid such, or keep the bike straight up and cross over it slowly. Railroad tracks have a way of popping up on you just after a turn and you may still be into a lean when you reach them. Look for the crossing signs ahead of time, slow down and stay straight up when crossing. Grated bridge crossings and metal plates are a nasty encounter in the rain. Look at where you want to ride, take it slow and don't try any fancy dancing, particularly a lane change. Water - Puddles/Pot Holes - It only takes once to know how this one feels. You cruise through a puddle and after it's too late you realize you just went into a pot hole that wants to suck you into the underworld more painfully than Satan himself beating you down with a stick. Avoid puddles if you can. Use caution and predict the possibility ahead of time. Recovery from this rude awakening is not always easy. Pull over and take a few minutes of rest if you need to gather your wits. In 1997 the Seattle Times reported that the DOT only had enough funds to patch 60% of the potholes created in thestate that wet winter. Oil - It's everywhere and very illusive. Those little red and blue rainbows on the ground mean danger. Ride slow and straight up. As per the DOL's motorcycle safety manual, if you're caught in the first rain following a few dry days remember the roads are covered with lots of oil and dirt that will be lifted from the surface in the first 30-60 minutes of a new rain. Take a coffee break if you can.
Ride Safe,
Gregg Claxton
When the sun starts to fade, make your way to the top
of the Mountain for a killer Welcome Party and the
Opening Ceremony. Fantastic view and great live music!
Food and beverages will be available.
C L A SS I C L EG E ND T I M ES Page 8
Gregg ClaxtonSafety Director
Rain Riding
Inspirational Thoughts
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Editor’s Note:If you have any comments, suggestions or ideas for the newsletter I would love to hear them!! Also I am always looking for pictures of Chapter members or events.
Lorri My first ride of the yearJanuary 12, 2013
