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GWRRA GA-R NEWSLETTER

January 2017

Karen Powell GA-R Chapter Director

Ginger Grady GA-R Assistant Chapter Director

Thomas Finley GA-R Member Enhancement Coordinator

Donald Mossman GA-R Treasurer

Russell Pool GA-R Rider Educator

Charles Grady GA-R Ride Coordinator

Chapter Website http://chapterr.gwrra-ga.com

Dinner Ride

We have starting our dinner rides back up this weekend after the busy holiday time of the last

several weeks. The next dinner ride will be to Rocco’s in Jasper on 515. Meet on Tuesday,

January 3, 2017 at 6pm. We also have our 1st meeting of 2017 coming up on Saturday, January

7th and I hope to see a large crowd. We have missed being with each of you and let’s start the

new year off great.

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Rider Educator notes:

End of Season Cycle Maintenance

By

Bruce & Melissa Thayer

Former MI Asst. District Rider Educators

Whether the riding season in your area lasts only four or five months, or as long as ten months,

most of us will let our motorcycles remain unridden for a long enough period of time that it is

best to prepare it for a season of rest.

This time of year typically brings weather throughout the northern tier of states that is not

very good for motorcycling. Most parts of this great country of ours experience two or more

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months of weather that is not considered part of the riding season. The air temperature alone

gets cold enough to cause hypothermia without adding the wind chill from sitting atop a

motorcycle while blasting down the road at legal speeds - even at 45 mph. In addition, many

areas will have snow on the ground before the month is out. Some of you may be cold-blooded

enough to prolong the season a few extra weeks, but for most, there is a period each year when

your motorcycle becomes a lonesome friend sitting quietly in the garage.

Before you park it for a season of inactivity, this is a great time to get your end of season

maintenance done. It is recommended that you change the oil and oil filter to remove

contaminants - dirt, deposits, acids and moisture - that can lead to corrosion inside the engine.

Other fluid levels should be checked for proper level. If the fluids are due for replacement

based on miles ridden since the last change (check your manual and service history), this is a

good time to do that and any other maintenance tasks that you may have been putting off.

Your mechanic likely is not very busy at this time of year. He (she) would probably appreciate

your visit, too! In addition, you know your bike will be better for it. Then when spring comes

next year (it is not far off, after all!), you will be ready to go without a visit to the mechanic

before planning your next big ride. After you get it back from your mechanic, fill the gas tank

and add the appropriate amount of fuel stabilizer (such as Stabil) before parking your Wing.

Wash and wax the bike and inflate the tires. The battery should be disconnected from the

motorcycle (negative terminal first) and trickle charged at least every 30 days, per your Gold

Wing Owner's Manual. (Refer to your battery charger manual for more charging details.) Take

good care of your Wing, and your Wing will take good care of you!

Ride Smart & Be Safe!

(copied from a GWRRA e-newsletter)

Here are some the things already planned for the District.

GA-Chapter B2 is hosting a Rider Education Class, "Motorcycling for the Mature Rider", being

held in Dallas on Monday January 9. 2017. The class is one hour long. B2 will be providing a Chili

Dinner for those who wish to arrive at 6:00PM.

Motorcycling for the Mature Rider – As an individual ages, things like reaction times, strength

and endurance also change. This seminar will focus on physical change resulting from age,

identifying adjustments we can make, identifying potential problem areas, enhancing the Co-

Rider’s involvement in the riding experience, providing a refresher for riding skills and

techniques for riding after 50.

Remember we are never too old to learn. It would be great to see all the B2'ers turn out.

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Seminar: Motorcycling for the Mature Rider

Eat: 1800 (6:00PM)

Class: 1900 (7:00PM)

Instructor: Murry Cail, Senior Ride Educator

Location: Paulding Chamber of Commerce Building

455 Jimmy Campbell Hwy (US-278)

Dallas, GA

Menu: Chili, Corn Bread, Crackers, Tossed Salad and Salad Dressing, Coffee,Tea, Water and

Lemonade.

Garnishes: Sour Cream, Grated Cheese, Chopped Sweet Onion, Jalapenos peppers

Dessert: ???? Still thinking any ideas are welcome.

B2 Ladies and Gentleman if you are interested in helping by providing one of the elements of

the menu, please let me know. I will be providing the Chili, but if you can contribute it would be

a great help. B2 is a great team and when we all pull together it makes it more fun.

Also, please R.S.P.V so we know how many to cook for. Thank You.

Chapter B-2 – Traveling Scavenger Hunt – April 29, 2017

Flyers available on line and will be available at the January meeting.

GWRRA Ga-S – Sweetheart Fun Day – February 11, 2017

Flyers available on line and will be available at the January meeting.

Georgia District Wing Fling – June 22-24, 2017 - Dalton Georgia

Wingin” at the Races

Flyers available on line and will be available at the January meeting.

Wing Ding – August 29 – September 2, 2017 – Grapevine, TX

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Chapter A - Fall Harvest Fun Day – September 30, 2017

Something to think about

12 things to always remember

1. The past cannot be changed .

2. Opinions don’t define your reality.

3. Everyone’s journey is different.

4. Things always get better with time.

5. Judgements are a confession of character.

6. Overthinking will lead to sadness.

7. Happiness is found within.

8. Positive thoughts create positive things.

9. Smiles are contagious.

10. Kindness is free.

11. You only fail if you quit.

12. What goes around, comes around.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

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Enjoy the Month and hope to see all of you soon!!!!!!