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Gold WGold WGold WGold WGold WingRoad Riders ingRoad Riders ingRoad Riders ingRoad Riders ingRoad Riders AssociationAssociationAssociationAssociationAssociationDistrict of California, Southwest Region “F”

Chapter CA-1F; San Diego, CaliforniaIssue 103, April 2003

FFFFFriends for Fun, Safriends for Fun, Safriends for Fun, Safriends for Fun, Safriends for Fun, Safety & Knowledgeety & Knowledgeety & Knowledgeety & Knowledgeety & Knowledge

“ERRC”Coarse

(Experienced Rain Rider Course)

Is thisSomething

New?

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Win this Beautiful Motorcycle!

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Birthdays

Apr 01 Willam Callier Apr 04 Bud Binker Apr 08 Leo Younge Apr 14 JP De Bourbon Apr 14 Barbara Cox Apr 17 Pamula Younge May 04 Tony Tichy May 08 Lester Moore May 17 Barbara Johnston May 25 Raleigh Blecha May 25 David Boles May 25 David Gardner May 25 Janet Lebkuecher May 29 Andrea Cataldo

Anniversaries 3Assist. Chapter Director 6Attendance Reward Program 13Birthdays 3CA Region News & Views 8Chapter Director 5Chapter Store 10Classified Adds 11Contact Info for CA Chapters 28April Activity Calendar 16May Activity Calendar 18Map to Broken Yolk 29Maps to Ride Mtg Places 30Mike’s Safety Tip 6Staff Directory 27March Prizes Results 12There’s No Place Like Home 7So We Needed an ERC 14-15A Beautiful day for a Ride 23Motorcycle Tips & Tech 22-23

California District Rally 31Rincon Head Start Run 20Rendezvous CA1-Q 21Region Rally 2003 25

Advertising Rates 4Chuck Riley 91st Nationwide Mortgage 4JBJ Cycle 19Law Ofc of Richard Lester 10Shapiro & Leventhal 26Top Priority Leather 12McGraw Insurance 13

Table of Contents

Staff Notes & Articles

GWRRA Sponsored Events/Rides

Advertisers

Anniversaries

Apr 02 Rick & Joyce ElmoreApr 06 Steve & Barbara JohnstonApr 03 Mike & Elma MauryMay 18 Bill & Kathleen RiskMay 27 Robert & Janet LebkuecherMay 28 Criag & Crystal Rush

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Newsletter Publication PolicyChapter CA-1F’s newsletter is distributed free of charge to all current GWRRAmembers who participate in this chapter as well all advertisers. After threemonths of non-participation as determined by the Chapter Director, you maybe removed from the mailing list unless other arrangements are made.

Please remember that this newsletter is a measure of your chapter involvement. Sub-mission of pictures and articles is requested and encouraged. As a chapter member, thisis YOUR newsletter; articles may be submitted on a wide range of topics related tomotorcycling and chapter activities. All articles submitted to this newsletter will be editedat the discretion of the Newsletter Editor based on available space. Articles and picturesmay be mailed or emailed to the newsletter editor at:

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Chapter DirectorsAnita & JR Alkire

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The “3 F kateers” Road Trip

It was a beautiful Tuesday morning, even though it was7:30AM, the sun was up, and it was going to be a great startto our road trip to Colorado. I headed up to Joyce’s house,she was going to drive, and the PT Cruiser was the vehicle of

necessity. We left Joyce’s and headed to Escondido to pick up Dori and then it was“on the road again”. Traffic was great as we headed up the 15 and we ended up inBeaver, UT for the night. We had a great dinner at the Timberline Inn, we particularlyenjoyed the mushrooms with artichoke hearts and fresh, warm foccacia bread!

Next morning after a great breakfast at the Timberline Inn, we headed north on the15 until the 70 and then we went east. Jim Waddell had told us that the 70 was openand in great shape so that was the route of choice. Joyce was the driver, I was thenavigator, and Dori was the designated sleeper. The PT is a great vehicle, motorcycleswould have been better but also a lot colder, but it needed a little help getting up andover Vail Pass. Those 4 cylinders were working for all they were worth! We had allpacked our warm sweaters, after ski boots, etc. and we were cooking!!! Colorado washaving a heat wave and the 2 short sleeved t-shirts were getting a work out! FollowingJim’s directions, I navigated us up to God’s country and the Waddell estate on the topof the hill. We arrived just as it was getting dark. There is not doubt in any of our mindswhy Jim is so good at the twisties, the road to the house keeps him in practice!

Carole was just getting up from one of her “power naps” as we arrived. Lisa, theirdaughter, is a gracious hostess, preparing our rooms to include a basket of fruit, candy,water, and shampoo for each of us. Jim grilled chicken and we all had a nice dinnerand visit. The next morning Jim made us waffles and we then went into Evergreen toshop for dinner. Allison was picking up Rae (Dietsche/Cimicato) at the airport and whenLisa and Dori arrived back from the store, Rae was at the house. Joyce and I went tohave lunch with Joyce’s childhood friend at the “tee on the green”. We all arrived backat the house to visit and then to start to prepare our feast for the evening. Carole lovedthe mushrooms, my speciality, and the salmon!

Carole is getting around okay but slow. She is using oxygen to assist with herbreathing and they are using a very aggressive treatment of chemo and medication toslow the growth of the tumor. Unfortunately the tumor is not operable, so this is thebest course of treatment. The difficult discussions are being discussed within the fam-ily.

Saturday morning was the big St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Jim is riding with theColorado Wings and they were performing in the parade so we were all excited to go.We all got up and dressed and were out the door by 8AM arriving in Denver before9AM. The parade started at 10:30AM so we had plenty of time to find great seats andget Carole settled. You name it and it was probably in the parade! We watched theWings perform and Jim go wizzing by and it was time to get Carole home. Lisa tookCarole home and the 4 of us, Joyce, Dori, Rae and me took off to see Joyce’s brotherin Loveland, CO (outside Ft. Collins).

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Assistant Chapter DirectorsMike & Elma Maury

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Mike’s Safety Tip of the Month:

Remember, “My safety is your responsibility!”

As the weather becomes warmer, we still need to remember to dress for “safety”rather than for “fashion”. Wear protective gear at all times.

How can it already be April? Somehow, spring has snuck up on us onceagain, bringing with it “RIDING SEASON” (not to say that we have a non-riding season). Once again, it’s time to break out the maps, sunscreen, cool

vests and other gear for warmer weather. Yet, it’s important to stay prepared for those chilly tempsas well as rain if you’re leaving our wonderful southern California climate to visit other areas of thecountry. This means repacking and restocking our saddlebags to meet a variety of weather de-mands.

At the same time, now is the best time to go through your first aid kits and replace those itemswhich are near to their expiration dates. It is important for us to remember that these items willdeteriorate more quickly because of the wide range of temperatures to which they are exposed.When I checked our “instant” ice packs last year, I found them to be hard as rocks. The high heathad apparently caused a chemical reaction that would not occur in a more sheltered setting. Thesame held true for alcohol wipes, Wet Ones, and similar items which were bone dry. Sunscreenshould also be replaced on a yearly basis in order for you to get the maximum protection fromwhichever product you choose. One final thing to consider when restocking your kit is what will wereally need if we have to use the kit in an emergency. It’s fine to bring what you’d need to deal withevery day scrapes, cuts & bug bites, but beyond that, we need to THINK BIG! Band-Aids are greatbut won’t do a bit of good if someone goes down hard. Lots of gauze pads, triangle bandages, tape,scissors, Ace bandages, instant ice packs and latex (or latex free) gloves will be more helpful in thetype of emergency situation we may be faced with.

It’s also a good time to dig out your emergency medical forms and review the information tobe certain it’s current. It is especially important to have all of your current medications and allergieson that form. Also, if you have a major medical problem, such as heart trouble, diabetes, severeallergies, it would be wise to wear a medic alert bracelet or necklace. And, it wouldn’t hurt to let yourfellow riders know about your conditions as well. That way, those of us that are first aid trained havethe ability to correctly provide prompt assistance/information in the event of an emergency. I can’timagine anything worse than having some type of accident and not having the correct medical orinsurance information available to the EMT’s or other medical professionals who treat you. By thetime you need this level of assistance, you will most likely not be able to think clearly enough to givethem all the correct information they need.

We always have blank Medical Forms on the front table at the Chapter Meetings. It issuggested that you make copies of these forms and place them in multiple locations on your bike(including the left faring pocket) as well as in your pocket. Doug Frizzell also has the ability to makea laminated card which will take some abuse. Feel free to contact us for these forms at any time.We will get them to you as quickly as possible. You can also buy emergency forms that fold up smallenough to fit in a pocket which sticks to the side of your helmet.

Mike and I have used our emergency supplies on several occasions and hope we will neverhave to again. It does “pay” to be prepared. Let’s all ride with safety as our top priority.

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THERE’S-NO PLACE LIKE HOMEBy John Del Santo

Ah! The end of a long, hard day; Headed on home through familiar neighbor-hoods and intersections; We’ve passed through here thousands of times and knowthis area like the back of our hand. Thinking over what needs doing at home...There’s a car waiting to pull out of the Gas Station driveway, but the driver, (I thinkthat’s a Neighbor) just looked right at me, so they see me... I think tonight I’ll goover to.... OH NO !!! He Pulled OUT !! Lock the brakes up! Will I stop in time?Does the car following me have enough room to stop before hitting me? Am Igoing to make it home today???????

Home may be a safe place once you’re inside of it, but statistics show thatyou are more likely to be involved in a collision when you are near home than any-where else you ride. Some of the drivers around you are running over a grocery listin their head on the way to the market down the street; Many are involved in conver-sations on the Cell-Phone and their attention is someplace far away; Many are lateand impatient and are following too close or going a lot faster than is safe for im-mediate conditions; Which driver is looking for street signs? Which driver is havinga serious talk with passengers in the back seat; Which car is filled with kids beingbrought home from school, hollering and jumping around in the back; Which driverhad a couple of cold ones with lunch? Which drivers are really paying attention towhat’s developing around them? They’re all out there on the road with us... Beready for them!

When drivers are in their home territory, they tend to keep less of a followingdistance, roll through Stop signs, hardly ever check their mirrors, not use their di-rectional signals, and be involved in more collisions because of it. Now, You and Iwould notice that motorcycle coming down the street. Nice Bike! Headlight on,mufflers rumbling, chrome sparkling in the sunlight... Yeah, You and I would noticeit, but don’t expect the driver of that other car to see YOU ! To the average cardriver, a motorcycle is something like an airplane cruising overhead. They may hearus, they may even look at us. But they have programmed their brains to look forcars, and they don’t really see motorcycles... So be ready for them to pull right outin front of you! Cars are being built so solidly and well insulated that when the win-dows are up, the drivers inside can’t hear anything that’s happening outside of thevehicle... turn up the stereo a bit and they can’t even hear the siren of an emer-gency vehicle, let alone your motorcycle. You’ve seen those stickers “Loud pipessave lives”? Well, instead, we need a helmet sticker that reads: “Attention SavesLives”.

Once you pull up in front of home, you can touch base and shout “SAFE”!But until then, stay aware of the hazards around you as they develop and don’t trustanybody. Keep a full 2-second following distance... (More on wet roads)... andthat’ll tend to keep you from becoming involved in other people’s mistakes. RideSafe... and you will have a better chance of reaching “Home Sweet Home”.

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California District DirectorsRick and Sandy Dyer

“A View From All Sides”Adifferentwayoflookingatthings!

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We are always amazed at the great response to goodideas. Last month’s article was such an example. Manyof you contacted us to say how excited you were to trysome of them. The great thing about GWRRA is that it

changes lives for the better. You learn about how people think and believe when theywork or play. GWRRA becomes a very high priority to most members and we gain anemotional tie to a family bond. This bond is built on friendship, rewarding experiences,and sharing an accomplishment with people who you have found a common sphere ofinfluence with. In simple terms you have built a friendship, and respect the relationshipyou have found with others. It is this friendship, which builds chapters. Friends stay to-gether because they have mutual respect for each other and their ideas and desires. Wedo not always have to have are way but can work to a common goal sharing or helpingour friends reach the excitement of success. Do we always have to lead the ride or be atail gunner? Is it not the coach, teacher and mentor in all of us who enjoys watching oth-ers succeed? Someone taught you how to speak, write and act. Oddly enough you arethe product of many people. Therein lies the true beauty of GWRRA. The new membergets to learn from everyone’s experience. Is that not what each chapter needs to sur-vive?

Many NEW things are going to happen at the District Rally. We will have a themethis year. Your officers picked it at the officer’s meeting in January. It is a Tropical Islandtheme. Castaways, Beach Boys, Gilligan’s Island, Palm trees, Grass skirts, and Hawaiianshirts are only a few of the ideas for the rally. Think for a moment of a talent show skit outof these ideas. The Professor and Mary Ann, Tom Hanks and Wilson talking on a beach.Grass skirts with coconuts as support garments. I know with all the imagination in thisstate where we could go with those thoughts. Maybe Gilligan doing a Rider Ed class forthe Skipper and Mr. Howell.

In addition Fred Rau, Editor of Motorcycle Consumer News and Nick Hopper, Edi-tor of Wing World, will be there to do seminars and enter into “The Motorcycle MagazineShootout.” The WWF of magazine editors. Who is the best, who wins the debate? Wellcome and see what the argument is all about. Our Assistant District Directors have somemore changes, which they will be telling you about. Ask them to tell you about the newROAD Kill game.

We have been out visiting chapters. CA2G was very hospitable. They took us tothe longest covered bridge in California. It was a very fun day with fun people. Thank youLinda and Larry and Chapter CA2G.We rode down to CA2U on Sunday via the 49’erhighway. What a great meeting Bill Davis and CA2U puts on. They went and saw a playand were planning the best trip to Laughlin I have seen in awhile.

Chapter CA2J with Mike and Debbie Gregory at the helm changed their meetingdate. They almost tripled the attendance at the meeting. Good job!!. One person saidthey had upwards of 60 people there. WOW. Watch out CA1Q, CA1R, and CA1F. CA2Jis movin’ on up with the big boys. Can’t wait to see what happens at District Rally with thenew kids in town!

We enjoy visiting with all of you and making new friends.Success is obtained by many steps. But it is only attained one step at a time.

Sincerely, Rick and Sandy

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So we needed an ERC and got an ERRC (Experienced Rain Rider Course) instead.

By Mike Maury

The day started with a beautiful sunriseover McD’s in Escondido. Six intrepidriders met to debate the weather condi-tions and decide if we would face the rainthat had been forecast for a week or more.All the reports said March 15, 2003 wassupposed to start with a nice sunrise andby 2 PM it was to be raining through outSan Diego County. The rain had beenworking its way south from Washington fordays. When it started to rain it would bewith us a while. It was an accurate fore-cast.

One rider decided that, without a rain suit, the certainty of rain was too great toride into. We congratulated him for his wisdom and fortitude in making his decision.He will live to ride another day. After all there will be plenty of warm sunny days to takethe course. The rest of us hardy (or foolish) souls decided that it was a beautiful morn-ing, and that if we got really lucky, maybe it would not start raining till we were ready tocome home.

The trip up was overcast but dry, although we had a little mist for a few milesaround Parris. Shortly after we arrived in Colton, we entered the Honda Rider Educa-tion Center. These wonderful facilities have both off road and street field areas, of-fices, bike displays, classrooms, locker rooms for staff, and a lunch/snack room withcomplimentary hot coffee, drinks and snacks. The street field area was perfect for ourweather. The entire field is crowned with excellent drainage around the edges.

About 2 minutes before the ERC was to begin it started to rain. And, it rained allday. Our attitude was if you are going to ride in the rain at times, you may as well prac-tice in the rain. So, the class took place as scheduled.

The new MSF ERC curriculum is great. Gone is the 3 or 4 hours of classroomtime. It is now about 5 hours of field work. The exercises are very similar to the excel-lent PLP’s of our own Education Staff. There are however, some different twists. Wehad to square up with an obstacle and ride over it while standing up and leaning back.We did some cone weaves one handed and some while standing up. When was thelast time you did a cone weave standing up? It is an added treat in the rain.

We got very wet. Did you know that some black leather dye bleeds? The classstarted at 8 AM and we finished about 1 PM. Then it was time for food. Askingaround, we were given a back street route to a Mimi’s that was a few miles away.

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The Colton area is quite flat andby now it had been raining hard for 5hours. For a few blocks we rodealong a drainage canal that appearedto have several feet of fast water in it.Did I say it had been raining? Theroute we had been given directedseveral turns across water filled curbrunoff areas. I know for a fact that Isaw water alongside Doug’s bike upto the foot pegs. We figured the bestapproach was to maintain speed andhit it square. Goldwings can reallypart the waters.

We dried out in Mimi’s waiting area, then had a good lunch. The rest of the tripwas like any other return to San Diego with a few exceptions. There was little wind sothe spray from the rain hung over the road. The rain was coming from clouds that werealmost at ground level so everything was the same gray color. There were at least 9spots where people collided or had gone off the roadway and I mean way over theside. The CHP were so bust that the Forestry Service was tending to a couple of theincidents.

We now need to deal with a few rain-related problems. My air horn is flooded outit sounds like someone is choking Twiggy. Doug’s voltage level dropped just beforereaching home and we hope the alternator isn’t toast. Bud, our back door, reported hewas not hearing us on the CB. We shuffled bikes, and Bud’s CB returned to full func-tion in about 15 minutes, but he later lost about half of his radio stations. Shaun nownotices a front brake chatter. We are all hoping that a few dry days will solve the bikeissues.

Riding in the rain is not foreveryone. You need to makeyour own decisions, becausethere is more risk associated withrain days. The rider who turnedaround in Escondido made theright decision for himself. An-other rider expressed the opinionthat he wished he had stayed athome. I think the others are gladto have their ERC commitmentcompleted without taking up a“good riding day”. I can onlyspeak for myself. I was scaredat times, but I had a blast.

One final thought. After watching the beginners class in the off rode field area Iknow I will be back up at the Honda Rider Education Center again. Let us know if youare interested.

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CA-1F Activity Calendar – AMon Tues Wed Thursday Friday

Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 3

Apr 4

Apr 7 Staff Meeting

Apr 8

Apr 9 Apr 10

Dinner Ride D'Lish - Chula Vista

Depart Wal-Mart, 7PM

Apr 11

Apr 14

Apr 15

Apr 16 Group Riding

Semina Zabler University, 7PM

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Apr 17 Dinner Ride

Por Favor - El Cajon Depart Wal-

Mart, 7 PM

Apr 18

Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 24 Dinner Ride

Crocodile Cafe - Fashion Valley, Mission Valley

Depart Wal-Mart, 7 PM

Apr 25

Women's GetaApr 25 – 27

Contact CrysRush for moinformation

Apr 28

Apr 29

Apr 30 May 1 Dinner Ride

DZ Aikins - San Diego Depart Wal-

Mart, 7 PM

May 2

Meeting PlacesMcD’s Esc.

Northern meeting p1050 W. Valley Pk

Exit I-15 to Valley PLeft - 1st lite East o

Wal-MartWal-Mart off of AeroI-15 to Aero Drive (wLeft - Murphy CanyoMeet in Automotive

Santo Rd ChapParking Lot Pract

Lot.I-15 to Aero Dr (Right - Santo Roa

Last left into the Ch

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ndar – April 2003 Friday Saturday Sunday

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Apr 5 Drive-In Movie Night

Depart Wal-Mart, 6PM Contact Tony Wells for

more information.

Apr 6 Desert Ride #2 - Bug Run Depart Wal-Mart, 10AM Contact Steve Johnston

for more information. pr 11 Apr 12

CA-1F Chapter Meeting Broken Yolk Cafe, 8AM

(breakfast), 830AM &

Tax Ride - CA1-Y Depart Mission Bay

Park, 11AM

Apr 13

Tax Ride - CA1-Y (Lompoc)

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Apr 19

CA-1F Parking Lot Practice (PLP) & Top Gun Training Santo Road Chapel, 9AM

Apr 20 Visit CA1-V (Victorville)

Depart McD's, 6AM Contact Jim Zabler for

more information.

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Women's Getaway Apr 25 – 27

Contact Crystal Rush for more information.

Apr 26 Visit CA1-L

(Atascadero) Depart night before - call Jim!

& Road Captain's Course

11AM & CA2-K and Wing Nut

Apr 27 CA2-K and Wing Nut

Fairfield, CA &

Angeles Crest Highway Ride, Depart Wal-Mart,

9AM Contact Craig Rush for further information.

ay 2

May 3 Drive-In Movie Night

Depart Wal-Mart, 6PM Contact Tony Wells or

Jeff Tichy for more information.

May 4 Visit CA1-R (Irvine)

Depart McD's, 6:30AM & Rendezvous with Q - CA1-Q (Buena Park)

Depart McD's, 7:30AM

Meeting Places:McD’s Esc.

Northern meeting place.1050 W. Valley Pkwy

Exit I-15 to Valley PkwyLeft - 1st lite East of 15

Wal-MartWal-Mart off of Aero Dr.-15 to Aero Drive (west)Left - Murphy Canyon DrMeet in Automotive lot

Santo Rd ChapelParking Lot Practice

Lot.I-15 to Aero Dr (east)Right - Santo Road

Last left into the Chapel

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Please check the website and email announcements for the most current information onChapter Activities. All times & destinations are subject to change at the whim of the Chap-

ter or unscheduled catastrophes.

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CA-1F Activity Calendar – May 2003 Mon Tues Wed Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

May 1 Dinner Ride DZ Aikins - San Diego

May 2

May 3

Drive-In Movie Night Depart Wal-Mart, 6PM Contact Tony Wells or Jeff

Tichy for more information.

May 4 Visit CA1-R (Irvine)

Depart McD's, 6:30AM

Contact Jim Zabler &

Rendezvous with Q - CA1-Q (Buena

Park) Depart McD's,

7:30AM May 5 Staff Meeting Filippi's in Poway Dinner 6:30PM, Meeting 7PM

May 6

May 7 Co-Rider Seminar Zabler

University, 7PM Contact Ralph

Richardson

May 8 Dinner Ride Stir Fresh

Mongolian - Rancho

Bernardo

May 9

May 10

CA-1F Chapter Meeting [map]

Broken Yolk Cafe, 8AM (breakfast),

830AM

May 11

Happy Mother's Day

May 12 May 13

May 14

May 15

DINNER RIDE

Pat and Oscars -

Chula Vista

May 16

May 17 Poker Run - CA2-

G (Yuba City) & CA-1F Parking Lot Practice (PLP) & Top Gun Training

Santo Road Chapel, 9AM [map]

Contact Ralph Richardson for

further information.

May 18 .

Ride for Kids – Torrance

Depart McD's, 8AM Contact

Crystal Rush for further information.

May 19 May 20

May 21

May 22

DINNER RIDE

The Original Roadhouse - San Marcos

May 23

May 24 Region Rally -

Albuquerque, NM Contact

Anita & Jr Alkire &

Famous Rush-Zabler Ride

Depart Wal-Mart, 10AM Contact Dan McNeill

May 25 Region Rally -

Albuquerque, NM Anita & Jr Alkire

for more information

May 26 May 27

May 28

May 29 DINNER

RIDE Pedros -

Chula Vista

May 30

May 31

Jun 1 Big Bear Southern CA Chapter Picnic Depart Wal-Mart, 9AM Contact Tony Wells or Jeff Tichy

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Motorcycle Tips and TechniquesBy James R. Davis

http://www.msgroup.org/TIPS.asp

Handling Curves - A better Line

Taking curves is rather a personal choice in terms of selection of entry and exitpoints as well as speed, it seems to me.

For example, the typical advice I have heard from others is to chose an entrypoint that allows you to make the curve using the smoothest line thru it so that youalways have the least lean demand. This, of course, gives you the most ability tocompensate your path through the curve should you find a need to do so. It alsomeans that you hit the apex of the curve at about its middle. That is, you enter fromthe outside edge of the curve, then move towards the inside until you reach its apex,then continue from there outwards until you are once again at the outside of the curvejust as you exit it.

I, on the other hand, do not normally do this. I prefer to delay my entry into thecurve. That is, I stay to the outside edge well past the normal entry point, then turnmuch more sharply into it and hit the inside much beyond the normal apex. This givesme two significant (to me) advantages over the ‘smoothest’ course:

I get the lean that I enjoy (read: crave!) in the beginning of the curvewhere I have seen all that I need to see in terms of potential trouble.

When I exit the turn I am traveling at a much reduced angle relative to thepath of the road. That is, since I am closer to the end of the curve when Ireach the inside than is the normal apex, I have fewer degrees of the arc leftto go before I am again going in a straight line. Said differently, if the roadchanges directions by a matter of 90 degrees through a curve, no matterwhat path you select through it you will have totaled 90 degrees when youare out of it. Since I turn more into the curve at my delayed entry point, I haveless left to go to complete the turn when I am near the exit.

This last advantage is of profound importance, in my opinion. This gives me farmore ability to handle unexpected problems as I get closer to the end of the curve.For example, what if it turns out to be a decreasing radius curve after all, or if there isgravel in the road that was not visible at its entry?

By the way, when I said that ‘I stay to the outside edge’ above I in no way meantto imply that I get close to the line. Far too many people seem to think that they haveperformed a safe maneuver thru a curve so long as their wheels do not touch orcross the (center) line. WRONG! If any part of your motorcycle crosses that line,including just a grip, you are in the path of oncoming traffic, and are in THEIR lane.

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Copyright © 1992-2001 by The Master Strategy Group, all rights reserved

In any event, I TRY to overshoot my entry to acurve. Then I aggressively push-steer into it, and delayreaching the inside of the curve well past its apex. Thisalso, incidentally, allows me to start an aggressive roll-on of my throttle sooner than when I am at the inside ofthe curve which gives me a better handling bike throughthe majority of it. I should add that this delayed entryapproach requires that you get in the habit of not enter-ing the curve too fast. Further, the right approach speedis one which requires NO BRAKING at entry.

[You should use MODEST throttle roll-on all the way through any curve. The‘roll-on point’ that is shown in the graphic is where you can go after a higher exitspeed if you happen to be aggressive with your bike.]

If you find that you cross the outside line, ever, then it is time to reassess whatyou are doing. Approaching the curve too fast? Insufficient confidence to aggres-sively push-steer when you need to? Insufficient experience to pick a good line?Lack of respect for the laws of chance (one of those times a 4-wheeler will have twoof them across the line)? Acting like riding with friends is a competitive sport? What-ever it is, if you ever cross that center line you are riding above your abilities (andeveryone around you will know it) and you need to change something soonest. Oth-erwise, make sure your relatives know your intentions relative to the donation of yourorgans.

This method is just my preference, after all, and it seems to me is generallysafer than the ‘smoothest line’ method usually described.

BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A BREAKFAST RIDE.Sunday, 3/2/03 was a beautiful day, so four of us decided it was time to dust off thetrusty steeds, and head out for a great breakfast at the Lake Henshaw restaurant. My-self, Big Bill, Dennis and Raleigh had breakfast and decided to head to BorregoSprings. But not before we did some troubleshooting on Bill’s wing. It seems he pickedup a squeal that came on intermittently and changed with the speed of the bike, we putour collective brains together and determined that it might be a speedometer, so Billpulled the speedo cable. No more squeal.

We headed to Borrego, and then out to the Salton Sea, and then made the circleroute back through Julian. We had an absolute perfect ride, pretty scenery. Theweather cooperated totally. We did have some cross winds in the desert, and a gustdid move Raleigh from the right track to the left, but it was smooth sailing anyways.We went thru Julian and out Wynola road. The road was in excellent condition. Therewere no complaints except one. we had to take more breaks along the way, becauseRaleigh and I have come to the conclusion, that neither of us has the butt padding weuse to have, so it means more stops. It’s hell getting old. Nothing exciting, just a fewfriends getting together. Keep the dirty side down.

Errol (ED) Carrol!

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David and his wife Beckyperform in a pipe band and theyhad 2 performances Saturdaynight. David plays bass drum,Becky tenor drum and the band ismade up of 4 snare drums, 3tenors, 1 bass drum and about 10 bagpipers. They are a great band!!! We enjoyedtheir company through Monday, going to Estes Park on Sunday. We had planned togo back to Jim and Carole’s on Sunday night, but Carole had fainted and she was inthe hospital so we decided to stay out of their way for the night and go back to seethem on Monday. We thought we’d stay with them Monday night and then head out onTuesday, getting into San Diego by approx. noon on Wednesday.

Well, Monday morning on our way back to Evergreen, we stopped to get wiperblades put on the PT as it was raining again! As we were in Wal-Mart in Loveland, mycell phone rang and it was Jim. He sounded just like my Dad those few times I was introuble (ha, ha J). He said, “Anita, I’m not mad at you guys, but you need to get theh!@! out of town”. The largest storm in Denver history was headed our way and weneeded to beat feet! Well, toss those plans out the window, new plans again. Weheaded for Evergreen, planning our moves when we arrived at the house as to whowas going to do what so we made max. use of our time. Carole was still in the hospitalso we would decide as to whether or not we could stop and see her. Rae was going tobe taken to the airport by Lisa and the 3 of us were “back on the road again”.

It was 11AM or so and the weather was closing in on us so the hospital visit wasout of the question. Jim had mapped out our route out of town, heading south downthe I-25. It was snowing in Flagstaff, so he told us to head to Las Cruses, NM. It wastough driving as the rain was heavy!!! About an hour out of Santa Fe we were in blow-ing snow and it was getting dark. Joyce was thinking of stopping in Santa Fe for thenight but I had a back feeling about that and suggested we go onto Albuquerque. Onwe went and a good thing too as we would have been snowed in in Santa Fe had westayed there.

Tuesday, we were debating, home or Phoenix and stay with Joyce’s sister?Well, you know that homing devise that seems to kick in when you are coming homefrom a trip? It kicked in and we were headed to San Diego! It was easy driving, butthen there is that Dairy Queen outside Tucson, you remember the one Bob andEileen? Well we stopped for a short amount of shopping and a blizzard and thenJoyce released the driving to Dorio Andretti! We were definitely going to be in SanDiego that night!! Dorio got us to Yuma for dinner and then it was off for home. Joyceand I did think she was going to drive over the Border Patrolmen at the checkpoint.You have to remind her to slow down and stop!

Well, we arrived home safe and we’re glad we’re home. Keep Carole, Jim, Lisaand Allison in your thoughts and prayers. They are super wonderful people and welove them all very much! We have decided when the weather gets a little better thatwe’ll just try this trip again on the bikes! Anyone up for a ride?

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Chapter Meeting Times & Locations 9-9-2002

Meeting date/time Chapter Chapter Director Meeting Location

1st Sun 8:30 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast

CA1I Mark Radtke 909-854-5608

Covina Bowl, 1060 W. San Bernadino Rd, Covina

1st Sun 7:30 AM CA1R John Heberle 949/ 859-6460

Knowlwoods Resturant, 14952 Sand Canyon, Irvine

1st Sun 8:30 AM CA1Y Pennye Sasaki 805-735-4641

Elk’s Lodge, 905 E. Ocean Av, Lompoc

1st Tue 7:00 PM

CA2S Ron Peck 408-225-4161

Holders Country Kitchen. 998 So. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino

1st Sat 8:30 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast

CA1A Jim MacLean 661/ 251-5420

Denny's, 2005 West Avenue "K" Lancaster

1 st Sat 8:00 AM 7:30 AM Breakfast

CA2A Shirley Machado 559/ 685-0506

Ryan’s Restaurant, 1161 E. Tulare Ave. Tulare

1st Sat 9:00 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast

CA1Z Pat Dolan 909-676-1831

Marie Callenders, 29363 Rancho California Road Temecula

2nd Sat 8:00 AM 7:00am Breakfast

CA1M Rich Blackburn (909) 785-5658

Zacatecas, 2472 University Ave. Riverside

2nd Sun 8:00 AM CA1Q Bob Montez 714/ 750-6067

Hof's Hut , 7005 Knott Ave. Buena Park

2nd Wed 7:30 PM 6:30 PM Dinner

CA2R John Langton 408-779-2670

Black Bear Diner, 805 W. Laurel Dr., Salinas

2nd Wed 7:00 PM 6:30 PM Dinner

CA2E Jim Peterson 559-431-6847

Carrows Restaurant, 1484 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno

2nd Sat 8:30 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast

CA1F Anita Alkire 619/ 264-2845

Broken Yolk Cafe, 1851 Garnet Ave. Pacific Beach

2nd Sat 9:00 AM 7:30 AM Breakfast

CA2N Robert Arwood (209) 838-3854

Your Place 14715 Mono Way Sonora (Just off Hwy 108)

3rd Sun. 9:00 AM 8:15 AM Breakfast

CA-C Vasilios Kalaitzidis 916-722-9392

Denny’s, 925 Third Street Sacramento.

3rd Sun 8:00 AM CA1D David McNeal (562) 428-4447

Paramount Elks Lodge, 8108 E. Alondra Blvd, Paramount

3rd Sun 8:00 AM 7:30am Breakfast

CA1V Curtis Matson 760-949-3990

Don’s Family Restaurant, 14403 7th St. Victorville

3rd Sat 8:30am 8:00 AM Breakfast

CA2Q Bob Hole 925/ 934-1150

Athens Burger Restaurant, 6999 Dublin Blvd, Dublin

3rd Wed 7:30 PM CA2J Mike Gregory 925-776-5411

Country Waffles, 2921-C Harbor, Pittsburg

3rd Sat 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Meeting

CA1N Rich Morrison 760-945-7894

Gramma BB’s 539 Vista Bella, Oceanside.

3rd Sat 8:30 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast

CA1S David Golden 805-985-8810

Marie Callender's, 1295 S. Victoria Ave.,Ventura

4th Sun 9:00 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast

CA2K Jay Hartland 707-446-9459

Lou’s Junction, 3333 North Texas Street Fairfield

4th Sun 8:30 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast

CA1L Robert Dowdy 805/ 462-1140

Players Restaurant, 8845 El Camino Real Atascadero

4th Sun 9:00 AM CA2U Bill Davis (209) 634-1346

Granny’s Pantry, 1221 Broadway, Atwater

4th Sat 9:00 AM CA2G Larry Taylor 530-671-7400

Ruthy's Restaurant, 229 Clark Ave. Yuba City

Last Sun 8:30 AM CA1K Bill Simmonds 818-882-0037

Lulu’s Café, 16900 Roscoe Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 988-0707

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Note: We must park in the indicated lot. We can-not park at the Shell Station or across the streetfrom the restaurant. However, parking is not me-tered on Garnet Ave. so you can try for curb park-ing in front of the Broken Yolk. Go west to Kendall(right) and right on Garnet.

Driving Directions From the NorthI-15S to 52W (stay in far right lane)

Exit Balboa/Garnet Ave (1st exit on I-5S) becomes Mission Bay DriveRight at 3rd light to Garnet Ave (get in #1 lane once you are on Garnet)

At the second light, take the left fork to Baloa/Garnet Avenue (toward Beaches)At the third light, turn Right on Lamont Street

Left into the alley before the entrance to the Shell StationRight into the west lot of the Broken Yolk Café

Driving Directions from the SouthI-5N – Exit Mission Bay Drive/Grand Ave

Grand Avenue to Lamont Street (5th traffic light)Turn right and see above directions

After-Meeting rides will stage & depart from Mission Bay Park (see above map)

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Chapter Visits and Rides start at McDonald’s @ I-15 and Valley Parkway

Otherwise known as McD’s Escondido (1050 W. Valley Parkway).Take I-15 North to Valley Parkway in Escondido. Go East on Valley Parkway to the first signal

light and turn left into the McDonald’s parking lot.

Dinner Rides start at Wal-Mart @ I-15 and Aero Drive

3382 Murphy Canyon RoadTake I-15 to Aero Drive, then go West to Murphy Canyon. Turn South on Murphy Canyonand enter the Wal-Mart Parking lot which is on the right. We stage at the far South end of

the lot near the Wal-Mart automotive department.PLP: East on Aero Dr., Right on Santo Rd., Last left into Chapel Parking Lot.

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GWRRA California District Rally Tropical Island Castaways

Visalia, CA Aug. 29th - Sep. 1st 2003

The 2003 California District Rally will be held at the Holiday Inn, 9000 W. Airport Dr. Visalia, Ca. 93277.Phone: (559) 651-5000. Room Rates are $72.00 Single & Double Plus Tax, VCB and Energy Charge. Ask for the "GWRRA Special Rate". Reservations should be made before August 8th; 2003. Free drycamping is available on site, with KOA ½ mile East. Most activities will take place on site. Contact Rick or Sandy Dyer at (714) 720-9309 for general information. The Rally theme is Tropical IslandCastaways. Let your imaginations run wild. We’re talking Hawaiian Shirts, Gilligan’s Island, Castaway (where’s Wilson?), Swiss Family Robinson or even Survivor.

• $1000 CASH GRAND PRIZE

• COY & IOY SELECTION

• BEST DRESSED COMPETITIONS

• VENDORS, VENDORS, VENDORS!!!

• DAILY 50/25/25

• TALENT SHOW - DON’T BE SHY!

• TOURS - 1/2 DAY RIDE OF 1000 TURNS

• BIKE GAMES – CAN YOU SAY ROAD KILL?

• RIDER EDUCATION COURSES INCLUDING:

ERC, GROUP RIDING, CPR AND FIRST AID • SKILLS GAMES INCLUDING TOP GUN

• RALLY PINS AND DOOR PRIZES

Registration Fees* Cost Qty Total GWRRA Members $28 ______ $_______ GWRRA Members (no dinner) $20 ______ $_______

Non Member $30 ______ $_______ Non Member (no dinner) $22 ______ $_______ Extra dinner tickets only $15 ______ $_______

(15 years old & under – Free **) Day Passes ** – Members $10, Non Members $15

Pre-Registration Ticket Specials

$1000 Grand Prize 2 for $1 ______ $_______ ($1.00 each at rally)

50/25/25 – Strips of 10 $5 X ______ $_______ 50/25/25- Strips of 100 $20 X______ $_______

Classes (no refunds)

CPR/FA - $15/each or both for $20 X______ $_______

ERC (1 Up or 2 up) $15 X _____ $_______ Trike ERC $15 X______ $_______ Rally T-shirt with Logo Size__ $15 X______ $_______ 2x &larger add 3 dollars

TOTAL ENCLOSED:$ ______________

Make Checks/Money Orders payable to: “GWRRA, CA

District

* Onsite and late registrations $5.00 more except day passes

** Does not include Pre-Registration Tickets for Grand

Prize, Door Prizes or Rally Pin - armband only.

No refunds after Aug. 15th. $5.00 charge on all refunds.

Rider: ____________________ GWRRA #: ________ Address: ________________________________ Chapter: _____ City: ____________________________ State: ___ Zip: ______

Co-Rider: _________________ GWRRA #: ________ Address: ________________________________ Chapter: _____ City: ____________________________ State: ___ Zip: ______ Age on 8/29 _____ - For oldest/youngest Co-Rider award One-way mileage to rally - _______ Miles I agree to hold harmless the GWRRA, the sponsoring organization and any property owners for any loss or injury to myself by reason

of my participation in this rally.

Rider Signature: ____________________________________

Co-Rider Signature: _________________________________

Registrations are to be mailed to: Terri Stiles 3033 N. Pinewood St. Orange, Ca 92865-1221 Online Registration available at

WWW.GWRRA -CA.ORG

SEMINARS Founder of GWRRA

SHIRLEY STEPHENS-GARCIA Presents

“GWRRA REVEALED-THE INSIDE STORY”

“Motorcycle Consumer News” Editor Fred Rau

VS “Wing World”

Editor Nick Hoppner

in “WAR OF WORDS”

Pre Registration Form Pre-Registration and Extra Dinner Ticket payments must be received by August 19, 2003.

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