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August 1st - Chapter Meeting Peegeo's

KSU @ Classic 6:30 pm

August 4th - Sunday Ride


August 10th - Chapter Picnic/

Horseshoe Tourney


August 12th - New Rider/

New Group Rider Ride


August 15th - Chapter Dinner Ride@

Mayfair (Elberta)


August 18th - Sunday Ride


August 24th - Destination Ride


August 29th - Chapter Dinner Ride@

Hooters (TC)


Sept 5th - Chapter Meeting Peegeo's


Sept 8th - Sunday Ride


Sept 16th - New Rider/

New Group Rider Ride KSU @ Classic 7:00 pm

Sept 19th - Chapter Dinner Ride@

TBD KSU @ Classic 6:30 pm

Sept 22nd - Sunday Ride


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Chapter Address:

3939 S. Blue Star Drive

Traverse City, MI 49684

Phone: 231-943-9344

NORTHERN CHAPTERH.0.G.

Important Dates

Pick up the rules & entry forms

at Classic or ata Chapter Meeting

Chapter Challenge!

The 2013 Dam Ride

Director [email protected] Trent Tomlinson ..........944-0331

Asst. Director:...... [email protected] Mike Lince..................631-2553

Past Director:. [email protected] Lew Kirchner..............267-5398 Secretary:[email protected] Roberta McColley ...... 342-2394

Treasurer:[email protected] Cris Lake .................... 944-8675

Activities Officer: [email protected] Cory Liddy................... 590-3800

Membership Officer: [email protected] Lindsey White............. 735-4165

Historian Eric Fischer.................. 392-1941

LOH Officer:................. [email protected] Jan Hilewsky ........... 586-202-6537

Editor:[email protected] Lorri Schneider..............357-5009

Ride for Father Fred:[email protected] Beth Denoyer ............... 218-7357

Public Relations: Paul Jarboe ................ 922-3452

Head Road Captain: [email protected] Steve DeBusschere......... 944-8108

Safety Director:[email protected] Gregg Claxton ............... 645-2680 + Photographers: [email protected] Pat Schneider ............... 590-0153 Sheila Claxton .............. 218-8555 Brad Derington ............ 735-3410

Webmaster:[email protected] Steve Debusschere ....... 944-8108

Gaming Commissioner: [email protected] Mike Lake .... 409-9826

Merchandise Coordinator: [email protected] Julie Kincannon...............313-8849

Christmas Party Coordinator John Lefler .....................218-4276

CLASSIC LEGEND TIMES Volume 19Issue Six

August 2013

NORTHERN

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August 10thChapter Picnic

Horseshoe Tourneyat Cory & Amy Liddy’s

1171 Rasho RdTraverse City,MI 49696Bring a dish to pass.

Leave Classicat 1:00pm

A Special thanks to Beth Denoyer and

Kris Fischer and all of the

Father Fred volunteers!Without you none of this would

have been possible.

C L A SS I C L EG E ND T I M ES

DirectorsNotesJuly2013

A Summer of Riding and Having Fun...It's hard to believe that August is here already and those dreaded “back to school” commercials have begun filling the airwaves; a sure sign that Summer is on the wane. Because our riding season is relatively short, Northern Chapter members have been out in force, living up to our credo “to ride and have fun.” Traveling both near and far, our members have been busy.

Our annual Ride for Father Fred was a huge success, despite having fewer riders than in past years. It was still a perfect weekend and a chance to enjoy the beauty of our little part of the world with new friends; and having the wind in our face and abundant sunshine on our back.

Kudos again to Beth Denoyer and her team for making the weekend possible and a special thanks to everyone who jumped in to help out at the VFW kitchen where additional staff was needed.

The state rally in Alpena gave us a chance to spend time on the “sunrise side” of the state exploring new territory. Despite getting soaked in a couple downpours and trying to make an 800-pound bagger act like a dirt bike while looking for those damned dams, it was all fun. It's always those unexpected “memorable moments” that we look back and laugh about that makes riding so much fun.

Riding is always an adventure and that's the way it should be. In case you didn't hear, next year's rally is downstate in Birch Run (between Saginaw and Flint). As more details arrive, we'll make plans for another trip together.

Last Sunday, we had a great turnout for our Sunday mystery ride to the beautiful home Lorne and Carol Haase. A special thanks to both for the hospitality and the cake and ice cream! And, thanks to Steve DeBusschere for getting us there safely on a beautiful day to ride.

The 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is bringing the roar back to the Black Hills of South Dakota as we speak and several of our members are there to represent. The 110th Anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company combined with the 30th Anniversary of the Harley Owners Group taking place in Milwaukee, WI at the end of the month promises to be huge.

Progressive Dinner Ride 2013



Ride for Father Fred 2013


Michigan State H.O.G. Rally 2013

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August 10thChapter Picnic

Horseshoe Tourneyat Cory & Amy Liddy’s

1171 Rasho RdTraverse City,MI 49696Bring a dish to pass.

Leave Classicat 1:00pm

Don DelsiTom McHughAl Papendick

Al Craker

Frank BonkMike FleesSuzanne Jarboe

Tom Whilden

Trent Tomlinson

Lou BurruezoEric Denoyer

Jan HilewskyDon Szilagy

Chapter PicnicHorseshoe TourneyCory & Amy Liddy’s

Leave Classic at1pm

Chapter Meeting- Peegeos Ride leaves

Classic at 6:30pmMeeting at 7pm

New Rider/New Group RiderRide

Leave Classic 7:00 pm

Sunday RideLeave Classic

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Chapter Dinner RideHooters in TC


Chapter Dinner RideMayfair in Elberta


Chapter Destination RideLeave Classic 1:00 pm

As always we look forward to articles and photos from all members. Please send to me no later than August 20 for the September issue.

-Lorri Schneider - Editor

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John LeflerBarb Long

Larry Church

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Steve DebusschereJeanette ShermanBull Mitchell

Carol HaaseMary Nelson

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Chapter Meeting- Peegeos Ride leaves

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New Rider/New Group RiderRide

Leave Classic 7:00 pmChapter Dinner Ride

TBDLeave Classic 6:30 pm


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ALWAYS FINISH

~ Anonymous

If a task is once begun,Never leave it till it's done.Be the labor great or small,Do it well or not at all.

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Kathleen Curry

Why do we do what we do? We do it for the fun. I know that the road ahead is one we travel but what is a Road Captain. I want to remind you that there is no regulated answer but there is one that is standardized throughout what I have seen from other chapters. Many like the demonstration of skills in handling your motorcycle and many would ask why this is important so I wanted to take just a second and cover this.

Road Captains are lead rides in our chapter and have to be able to make decisions to ensure safe rides so that we can all have fun. This is a difficult task and will require you to assess several issues.

First planning your ride, you have to take time to think of the capabilities of those that may show up for your ride. Then you will have to take into consideration the route and the possible hazards or things that could be hazards to the riders. Next you it will be best if you pre-ride your ride so you know what hazards may exist so you can fine tune your route and your possible adjustments (bonus you get to ride some more and can invite some of your friends). Finally, you will have to assess and adjust your ride from the moment you show up at the rally point to throughout the entire ride.

The above stated reason plus the ever changing environment on the road will require as much focus as riding your motorcycle. For this reason the Road Captains have traditionally had to demonstrate skills on their motorcycle beyond the basic skills. This was accomplished previously by attending the Advance Riders Course outlined by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. This year the cost was significant and there were no scheduled offerings in this area. I am sorry the State didn't see fit to fund this program this year. It is state funding that kept the cost down to $25.00.

I encourage you to volunteer to become a Road Captain and we have had some who have been riding along this year and I hope to see them planning and leading rides with the assistance of the seasoned Road Captains. I was happy to see 6 of our Road Captains participate at the State Rally in the skills competition. Though challenging we kept our composure and gained experience.

Steve


Stephen DeBusschere, Head Road Captain

Road hazards are a common cause of motorcycle accidents. Things that have little effect on a car, like debris, uneven road surfaces, small objects, or wet pavement, can cause a motorcycle to crash. Motorcyclists should understand what constitutes a hazard, be alert for such dangers, and take precautions to avoid them. If a biker is injured in a road hazard accident, who or what entity might be liable for the bikers injuries is governed by negligence law.

Common Road Hazards for Motorcycles

Motorcyclists encounter many more hazards on the road than do cars. Bikers should not assume that because theyve been driving a car for years, they know what is dangerous. Some of the most common hazards for motorcycles, like leaves, are surprising. Learn what does and does not constitute a hazard before you hit the road on your motorcycle. Here are some of the things bikers should be on the lookout for.

Rough roads. Rough and bumpy roads, either from disrepair, construction work, or resurfacing efforts, can cause motorcycle accidents.

Gravel on pavement. Gravel is one of the trickiest hazards for motorcyclists to navigate. It is particularly troublesome if encountered during cornering. Unfortunately, gravel on pavement tends to be more common on winding roads --which are popular with bikers and which require lots of cornering. Accidents caused by gravel go hand in hand with motorcyclists who are going too fast, some of whom do not have the requisite skills to ride a bike in such conditions.

Edge breaks. An edge break is when two traffic lanes are different heights. This is not a big deal if you are driving a car, but can be problematic for unsuspecting motorcyclists, especially when traveling on the freeway at high speeds.

Expansion joints. Expansion joints connect two sections of a road together, or a section of a road to a bridge. They allow the road to expand or contract without cracking. The uneven surface can cause motorcycle riders to crash and can become slick in wet weather.

Open bridge joints. Open bridge joints hold sections of a bridge together. Some can be very wide, making it difficult for motorcycle riders to navigate.

Animals. Hitting a small animal can throw a motorcycle off path or off balance. Unfortunately, live animals that run into the road are difficult to anticipate and swerving to avoid them can cause an accident as well. Large animals, like deer, can be a major hazard in areas with large deer populations. Hitting a deer can be fatal for a motorcycle rider.

Slick surfaces. The list of objects and surfaces that are, or can become, slippery is long. Slippery surfaces are much more dangerous for motorcycles than for cars. The unstable nature of a two-wheeled bike and the smaller, lighter size mean that sliding on the road can easily result in a crash. Slick surfaces are even more dangerous when the biker is turning. The following debris and road surfaces can be very slippery, especially when wet:

· leaves

· crosswalk lines

· trolley tracks

· other painted surfaces, and

· anti-freeze or oil.

Bikers must also be cautious of rain after a dry spell. A first rain on a dry road is difficult to drive on, even for cars. The mud and oil on the road combine with the water to form a slippery later. The first half hour of a rainstorm is the most dangerous time to ride on the road.

Standing water. Some motorcycle tires can cause hydroplaning when driving through a puddle of water.

Snow and ice. Snow and ice are more hazardous for motorcycles than for cars.

Railway tracks and crossings. Motorcycle tires can get caught in a railway track, causing a crash. Some railway crossing areas have metal or wood between the tracks, which become extremely slick when wet.

Debris or objects in the road. Debris or objects in the road, such as parts of tire treads, things fallen from trucks (furniture, tools, boxes), branches, or rocks, are more hazardous to motorcycles than cars. Not only can they cause a crash, but the object itself can hit and seriously harm the rider.

More to come in future newsletters....

Greg Claxton

Safety Officer


Gregg ClaxtonSafety Director

Inspirational Thoughts


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

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