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The RodeHOGIssue #139 April 2010

Eastside HOG Chapter #5389 – Bellevue, WA

Sponsored by

Oyster Run 2009

AGENDAES-HOG Chapter MeetingSaturday Mar. 27, 2010

At Eastside H-D

AgendaCall to Order &

Pledge of Allegiance – Bill Dyer

Welcome – Rich Moothart

New Members – Ken Bean

Dealer – Welcome

LOH – Lisa Leurquin-Hallett

Rides & Activities – Alan Steiner

Safety – Dan Christman

Membership – Micki Brown

Newsletter – Carmen DuVall

Webmaster – Jozef Bielec

Historian – Wayne Kanaby

Tickets/Prizes – Randy Taylor

Next Chapter Meeting:Saturday

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Newsletter Contents

Spring has sprung and the riding season continues from last summer. What a year! There were only a handful of weekends when I was not able to ride. All I have to do is take my friend, Gerber Gloves, with me and I’m set for the day.

This winter riding season has taken me to Hood Canal, Wilkerson, Darrington, Cathlamet, Raymond, Skykomish, Seaside, and numerous local favorites like Sultan, Conway, Carbonado, Fall City, Enumclaw, Snohomish, and Cumberland. As long as it was dry, I was able to ride!

Reminder: Create or join in on an impromptu ride on Saturday and Sunday mornings. It has been a tradition of Eastside HOG that if there is no rides scheduled, then show up at Eastside Harley before 09:00 and see who is hanging around to ride. You will usually find someone from HOG who wants to tour for the day. This is a good way to meet new folks and find riding companions. Introduce yourself and agree upon a lunch spot destination to ride to. I can tell you that Karen and I have had a blast riding with new people for the day on these impromptu rides. There are no clicks, only folks who are afraid to join in.

Have you checked your insurance policy lately? Have you added enhanced parts such as chrome, engine enhancements, etc? Do you realize that there is a small limit (usually $1000) as to what your company will pay for? You may have added on $15K worth of accessories to your scoot but the insurance company will pay only the fair market value of the base price unless you have added an addendum to your policy.

MEETING CHANGEDue to the NW BBQ Challenge being held at Eastside Harley on May 22 & 23, our monthly ESHOG meeting date/place will be changed. We are thinking about holding it on Wednesday night, May 26, at Round Table Pizza in Issaquah. We will then continue our meetings back at Eastside Harley-Davidson in June. You will be notified by E-mail and at the April meeting when this is confirmed.

I hope to see you all on the road!Rich

“But as for the dangers: Riding while Daydreaming. Riding while Angry. These are the two alternative DUI’s”.

- Kay Howard

Director’s Message

By Rich Moothart


Casey WingCasey Wing, a lifelong friend, a legend and an employee of Eastside Harley-Davidson passed away on Saturday, March 6th. He will be forever missed by all of us.

Rest in Peace, old friend.Rest in Peace, old friend.

Long Distance Touring TipsLong Distance Touring Tips By Ken Bean

I was reading the winter HOG magazine and came across the article “Long Distance Touring: Pain or Pleasure?” by Mel Albiston. It’s a pretty good step-by-step planning guide and is worth reading. I thought I would share someadditional tips that I’ve learned during long distance rides.

1. On those days that you want to cover a lot of miles you’ll probably want to take shorter meal stops. It turns out that most people eat around 8 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. so avoiding these times will usually expedite your meal due to lack of crowds.

2. Carry a spare key. If you ride one-up then zip-tie or duct tape it somewhere hidden on your bike, or give it to a traveling companion. I tend to ride with a passenger so I have her carry the extra key. So far I haven’t needed it but I’ve been with friends that did and it’s a real downer to wait for the tow rig.

3. Consider carrying a portable weather band radio, they can save you from riding into a massive storm. Take this advice for what’s its worth, I ride an Ultra and I do use my weather band frequently on the road. However, I have never changed course due to bad weather I just got ready sooner. With the addition of my iPhone I have found that I’m using the weather band less and less these days.

4. On high mileage days, you’ll feel better if you carry and use eye drops every time you stop for gas. Another thing I find useful is Chap Stick, my lips really dry out from the wind exposure.

5. If you’re ending you’re riding day and want to set yourself up for a quick getaway in the morning, find a place to stay on the far side of town. This will eliminate cross-town traffic the next day.

6. Have water available to stay hydrated. I keep a bottle in the front leg fairing and my passenger has one handy on her T-bag. Those backpack hydration systems look like they work well, but it doesn’t matter what system you use just make sure you have water. I replenish at every gas stop.

7. On long and complex trips, keep yourself organized with some sort of system. Before I leave, I prepare a one page sheet for each day on the road and put these in plastic binder slip covers. Each page contains that days route instructions, hotel info, planned stops, etc. I’ve seen people use envelops with the dates and locations on the outside, and then they put items like hotel info., etc. inside providing quick and easy access.

8. I’ve never had a problem with my hard bags leaking but I do keep a few things in Ziplocs just in case. They are also handy for organizing small items zip-ties, bungees, first aid items, etc. When I had soft bags it was a different subject and it was always a challenge to keep my stuff dry. Garbage bags will do in a pinch, matter of fact I have used them with duct tape to make a rain suit, not very stylish but effective. However, if you’re planning ahead then trash compactor bags work really well as waterproof barriers. They are much thicker and more durable than standard garbage bags.

9. Use ear plugs to help reduce wind noise. You can get them from most mail-order shops, motorcycle dealers, sporting goods, or from safety-equipment supply houses.

10. Pack a small towel or rag for wiping dew off seats, windshields and mirrors, in the morning. Synthetic chamois like “Shamwow!” work great and will come in handy when you can’t stand the bug spoodge any longer and end up washing your bike.

11. I alluded to this earlier but pack extra bungees and zip-ties. These are invaluable items. I had the bolts fall out of my slip-on muffler support bracket somewhere in Yellostone and the fix was a zip-tie that lasted for months. I forgot about this make shift fix and rode the entire season.

12. Consider buying a GPS; they’re perfect for finding yourself, but also for allowing you the freedom to get lost in the first place which often can turn out to be the best rides.

Assistant Director’s MessageBy Ken Bean


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13. Look over your bike carefully every morning, check the simple stuff - air pressure, oil level, loose or missing fasteners, etc.

14. As HOG members you are automatically enrolled in the Standard Package of the HOG Roadside Assistance Program. This package reimburses you up to $100, one use per year for towing services. From experience I recommend you opt for greater coverage offered through the Deluxe, Ultra, or Ultra Plus Packages. These are available at an extra cost but if you have ever been faced with a 300 mile tow to the nearest Harley Dealer and ended up paying nothing but the $29.95 annual fee you too would be a believer. For details, visit the national HOG website and check out the details.

15. Stash a little emergency cash somewhere hidden on the bike or on you.16. Before departing in the mornings, double check every strap on your T-bag, soft saddlebags, or the latches on

your hard luggage. It’s a bummer when stuff starts flying out of your bags. Also, a loose strap can do some serious damage to your prized paint job so pay attention to them before you head out.

17. Although no one likes to talk about having an accident on a trip the possibility does exist. It’s a good idea to wear a dog-tag with your name, blood type and emergency phone number on it, especially if you’re riding alone. You can get them from many places, including your local pet store. I also keep a list of my medications in my wallet because it’s the first place emergency personnel check.

18. A cell phone can also be a lifesaver in an emergency. As you ride keep track of you whereabouts, e.g., route number, interstate exit, town, the last mile marker you past, etc., basically anything that can save time in reaching you in an emergency.

19. I can’t stress this enough, invest in good motorcycle gear and wear it! Also, expect to encounter every weather condition and make sure you are prepared with proper gear.

20. In Step 5 of Mr. Albiston’s article he discusses how to break the ride into manageable ride segments. This is good advice and you should be realistic about your daily mileage. 150 to 200 miles per day in very scenic areas can make for a very full day. Don’t assume you can achieve freeway mileage on two lane back roads.

21. I use a combination of guidebooks and the internet to research the areas I’m going to be traveling so that I don’t miss interesting locations. I add these locations to my daily page discussed in tip seven.

22. It’s possible to make emergency tire repairs (on the road) using a tire plug kit and spark plug pump to inflate the tire. You should think about practicing using the kit, at home, on an old tire so that you know how it works. There are also “fix-a-flat” sealants available for motorcycles. Don’t be tempted to use any designed for car tires because the volumes are considerably different. Both tire plug kits and sealants only work on tubeless tires. I should stress that these are temporary fixes and you should get the motorcycle to a qualified shop or dealer ASAP for a more permanent repair or tire replacement.

23. My kid is in the hotel business and confirms that calling a hotel / motel, even from a block away, can very often yield a better rate than if you just walk in. If you have internet access on your iPhone or Blackberry, there may be some great online deals available. Either way, have a reservation by 4 p.m.


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ES HOG Name Badges – Can’t remember who you are? Can’t remember who’s talking to you? Embarrassing, isn’t it … these (and countless other) situations can be remedied with the simplepurchase of your personalized name badge! Contact Mike “Speedo” Taylor at [email protected].

If you’ve never been on a chocolate tour, life could possibly be passing you by! Braving the early time of day, thirteen (13) folks showed up at The Chocolate Box in downtown Seattle at 8:00 AM to begin a day of chocolate education and tasting. Not only did we learn about growing cacao, but enjoyed many different varieties – have you ever hard of coconut curry chocolate? And did you know that the husk of the seeds are great for your garden? Well let me tell you this, it looks great in the flower beds and … the area smells terrific! It appears that Kelley Price will have an annual event to schedule!

ES HOG welcomes five (5) new members since February’s meeting:

Rick Asper on his 2006 Road KingJim and Karen Hackworth on their 2010 FLSTCLisa Mari on her 2010 Electra Glide Ultra ClassicRick Waedekin on his 2007 122C Sportster Custom

If your name was missing on today’s sign in sheet, it’s because your ES HOG Chapter renewal has not been received … sigh … please submit as soon as possible. The forms are always on line and you can send them to ES HOG’s POB.

Our thanks always to our sponsor, Eastside H-D, who provides us with gifts for the monthly birthday drawing (and the door prizes!). At the February meeting, Jody Schincke took the prize! If I don’t have your birthday month, please let me know – that way you too can be included in the birthday drawing.Here are our March celebrants:

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y !! * Trudy Bean * Judy Brown * Norma Dompier * Carmen Duvall ** Brad Edwards * Gracie Gertschitz * Dede hill * Richard Milroy ** Larry Stanphill * Gary Thompson * Brad Wilbert * Juan Zapata *

Micki BrownES HOG Membership Officer

Membership Officers MessageBy Micki Brown


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Lead Road Captain’s MessageBy Dave Bernoudy

The Long Ride Home Continued

I last left you in NE Texas. The night in Paris Texas was not anything like that other Paris. There was no tower, no Seine River, no flamboyant floor shows (although we did look), and no fine dining. Just simple Texas fares. Having traveled several times through southern Texas, I had expected the whole of Texas to be a dry, hot flat affair. North Texas is indeed different. It showed me pleasant grasslands of rolling hills and ravines. Trees were evident albeit spread about and usually protecting a residence. It was not unlike what I encountered on my former travels through Oklahoma. This should not have surprised me because we were but 15 miles from the Southern Oklahoma border.

This was about the time Mike and I began seeing our travels mirrored in the Weather Channel’s Storm Chaser report. It seemed that the Evening report would let us know that tornadoes had touched down in towns that we had passed through a mere 8 hours earlier. I began to think that we should have a better idea of where trailer parks would be located ahead of us as we proceeded home. With these pleasant thoughts Mike and I set off westward to cross North Texas. We followed hwy 82 to Wichita Falls, then 287 to Amarillo. It was early evening, and Mike pressed on. I was still favoring my ribs, and didn’t mind not stopping for The Big Texan, or the Stockyard Café, These two eateries will have to remain on my list of things to do some later trip.

Outside of Amarillo we stopped at Vega. We found a comfortable motel, and settled in. This town appeared to have been a small commercial hub for local ranchers off the main road. It had now fallen on diffacult times, but was still bringing in the truckers and locals. We inquired about local restaurants, and were directed north a few blocks to two possibilities. Note to self. Rural Texas blocks are hot dry tumbleweed and rock filled mile long walks. The pre-dinner beverage we had poured for the walk (you know, we were still living a New Orleans lifestyle), was finished before we reached the first establishment. Hot and sweaty, we came to the door, and it was closed. Luckily the Boothill Saloon beckoned us from across the street.

Mike and I pushed our way through the front door and found ourselves in a small anteroom. The walls had red flocked and gold wallpaper covering the walls. The light was dim compared to the scorching sunlight we had just escaped from. To our right was a passage into an empty dinning room, and to our left was a set of old style swinging saloon doors. The place had the authentic feel of a house of ill-repute from an older time. I felt strangely at home. Behind the swinging doors we could hear the welcoming sounds of people enjoying themselves. We turned left. We pushed through the doors, and 17 pair of eyes turned upon us. We were newcomers. Mike and I took seats at a table near the center of the room, and when our server greeted us we asked if we could be served dinner, here in the bar. “Why, sure” replied our server. He was a young thin lad, sporting a white shirt with pearl buttons, bolo tie, and the straw hat that is required in these parts, partner. His thin frame was made even narrow by the huge silver rodeo champion buckle that was prominent around his thin waist. When I asked him if he had won it in a rodeo, he beamed and replied “Yup, Bull Riding”. I later learned from Paula and Chenille (soon to join us) that Billy would be more at home barrel and pole racing.

Billy returned with our drinks and menus. Looking over the menu I discovered that the Boothill Saloon had been awarded a prize in Bon Appetite for their ribs. That left no question in my mind as to my choice for dinner. Mike chose the pork chops. We were both quite satisfied with our choices, and the atmosphere slowly turned friendly and homelike. As Lyle Lovett says “you aren’t from Texas, but Texas wants you anyway”. Paula, who took great interest in my remaining Broccoli, soon joined us. After exchanging drinks, Paula had her friend Chenille join us. We were given the lowdown and brief social registry as it applies to the bar’s clientele. “Henry there comes by every Wednesday for the poker game out back. He has a 1200 acre spread east of town, and used to own the feed store till it went co-op it ’82….”

After a few more rounds of drinks, with Chenille dutifully monitoring her children via cell phone, Paula called up her mom, Linda and had her join us. Mike and I were now monopolizing every eligible woman in Vega. The ladies quite tactfully fended off every attempt by the local boys to join us. I do remember one trucker who came close to joining in, but he was unable to contend with Mike and I. We finally had to put a close to the evening, and bid the ladies good evening. I mentioned the long walk back to our room, and Paula offered us a ride. “I have a case of beer in the trunk, and a fifth of Jack!”. A well prepared Texas woman indeed, she would be able to handle either a disaster or windfall.

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Probably both. I did think a moment, warm beer on a cool Texas night…45 years ago…High School, maybe… but my Road Captain training kicked in and prevailed. We refused the offer, and Mike and I entered the dark Texas night, staggering home (it was the tumbleweeds and rocks, I tell you, damn it,honest).

The next morning we were up early and set off for Denver. My notes say, “all rain all day. Heavy at times”. Mike and I followed hwy 87 north to Raton N.M. and then north on I-25 This short section of road on I-25 we had traversed 4 weeks earlier as we headed east on the RFTW. I began to feel the ride was ending. At Trinidad Colo. the clouds broke and blue sky showed. We stopped for lunch. The town showed itself to be a quaint little town with a mining history. I later found out (via CBS Sunday Morning) that this was the Transsexual Surgery Capital of the US. I did not see it however, on a city marquee.

We finished lunch just in time for the clouds to thicken, and rain to begin, again. 100 miles further in Colorado Springs we needed gas. We pulled off the interstate and found ourselves swallowed up by a confusion of suburbia. We circled for what seemed hours to only find a High School. We came upon a small van filled with teenage girls setting off to some athletic event, and proceeded to ask directions to the nearest gas. Never, never, never believe a teenage girl knows where she is. After closely following these very concise instructions, and traveling about aimlessly for nearly half an hour we stumbled upon the only gas in suburbia. We gassed up and found ourselves entering the interstate 3 exits south of where we first exited. Great, just great.

The ride through Denver was a parking lot. A light snow began to fall, and I guess everyone decided it was just too dangerous to drive in such weather. I will admit that the thunderstorm and lightning was exciting. All rain all day. Mike and I split up for the night while I visited my sister in-law, I did laundry, and in the morning my brother-in law and nephews applied real leverage to my engine guard and set it right. The in-laws and I joined up with Mike for breakfast and we headed out.

The ride from Denver was cool, but pleasant. 402 miles later we arrived in Sheridan WY. Sheridan is a big Buffalo Bill town. I don’t know the whole history, but we dined at the Sheridan Inn, and we were well treated. Mike found true love in the puff pastry dinner rolls. The only shortcoming was the crème brulee that was closer to a pudding than custard.

Morning found us heading to Butte. I-90. I was close to home now. The weather had broke now for near 2 days. The tornadoes had stopped following us around Colorado Springs. Mike was leading, and I was settled back in the final stretch mode when we passed the Little Big Horn National Park. I quietly mused that I will have to stop and visit some day. At the next exit Mike pulled off for gas. After we fueled Mike asked if I had ever seen the Big Horn park, “No” I replied, and we turned back for a visit.

If you haven’t made the stop here, you might do yourself a favor and stop. The museum is small, but well filled with memorial items. After listening to a short program, I set out to survey the battlefield. Here amongst the terrain you can get a real sense of the battle and what went terribly wrong for Custer. Aside from his ill-trained troops and communication problems, his arrogance and complete dismissal of reliable information killed him. Great stop, Thanks Mike.

Butte was probably one of the most accommodating stops Mike and I had. The Best Western gave us welcome gifts, including candy, a free drink in the bar, $2.00 at the casino, a microfiber cloth, and rags to wash the bikes. If only the lady desk clerks at the front had suited up in their bikinis and washed them for us…. 5 stars easy.

The last two days were simple I-90 days. Ritzville then home. I had a lot of time to think back to the time I have had on the road, both recent and past. I have always been inclined to take road trips. Whether hitchhiking in the Sierras after High School, traveling the Southwest in the 70’s, or the Pacific Northwest in the 80’s and 90’s. I am now on 2 wheels seeing America again. As I continue on there is one song from the Grateful Dead that keeps recurring… “Sometimes the light falls shining on me, sometimes I can barely see…lately it occurs to me, what a long strange trip it’s been”. Thanks Mike.

See you on the roadDaveHRC

Slow Speed Riding Slow Speed Riding It sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? It’s not unlike, jumbo shrimp, deafening silence, liquid gas, working holiday, original copies, clearly confused, and now slow speed! So what is the deal with slow speed riding? Why is it important to me, and how will it make me a better rider? Well my friends, here begins the Safety article for this month.

Slow Speed RidingAs much as we enjoy dialing it up on smooth, curvy roads void of traffic and radar guns, we all know that the majority of our time is spent grinding through city streets at low speeds: Trips to the store, bank, and post office, intermingled with four wheeled traffic causes us to regularly “dial it down” instead of up!We operate our motorcycles at slow speed every time we mount up, and yet few of us understand or are properly trained to deal with slow speeds. Therefore, as important as high-speed riding skills are, we can all benefit from slow-speed survival techniques as well.“Slow-Speed Riding” is defined as rolling at (or near to) a brisk walking pace - and it's easy to do when you know a few tricks.

Proper PositionMost trainers will tell you that old riders have old habits, and we all know how hard old habits are to beat! Riders may be tempted to use various parts of their body to balance while riding at slow speed. You have probably seen people do this when they move their kneed out and away from the bike to “counterbalance” the bike in a slow turn. Proper seat position is key to managing the balance of your bike. Find a comfortable position in the seat, sit up, squeeze your knees against the gas tank, and keep your feet on the floorboards. Don’t move around a lot, because this movement actually provides steering input to your bike, and you may end up going a direction you did not intend.

Head and EyesLook where you want to go. As a motor cop, when a violator passes me going the opposite direction, I stabilize my seat position, make sure the roadway is clear ahead, and then I look over my shoulder because I am going to make a U-turn and chase after the violator. I want to go behind me, so I look behind me! If you fail to look where you want to go, you are in good company because this is one of the most common errors while riding at slow speeds. Many riders look 3 to 5 feet ahead, which is too close, and it causes riders to feel unstable. Look far ahead; pick a spot on the horizon and lock onto it until you have executed your turn. Using this technique alone will greatly improve your slow speed riding.

The Front BrakeYou have heard me say I normally use my front brake to slow or stop my bike. However, at slow speeds the front brake is too effective to provide a smooth stop. Therefore, when riding at slow speeds, I tend not to use the front brake. Instead I “feather” the rear brake with my big toe which offers enough stopping power slow speeds.

Clutch SlippingProbably the hardest technique to teach, but is clearly a major concept to controlling your bike at slow speeds, is slipping the clutch. Your Harley-Davidson has a “wet clutch” which means the clutch plates are bathed in oil, keep them cool, as you are moving down the road. Because of your wet clutch, “slipping a clutch” is not a problem for a brief


Safety Officer’s Message

By Dan Christman




period of time. When riding at slow speeds, control your speed by pulling in the clutch lever past the friction point (thatpoint where the clutch just starts to engage - usually half-way back) to disengage the engine from the rear wheel. When the bike starts to feel unstable, and you think you have to put your foot down, let out the clutch a bit to speed andstabilize. You can do this for quite some time without hurting the clutch.

By practicing and using these techniques regularly, you will ride better and safer at low speeds than the vast majority of riders out there. If you have any questions or comments, or would like me to cover a specific topic, please feel free tocontact me at [email protected]

KNOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LAWS: RCW 46.37.530 (1) (d)No person shall transport a child under the age of five on a motorcycle.

“Train like your life depends on it!”Dan Christman, ES HOG Safety Officer

Contact Mike “Speedo” Taylor (or [email protected] for ordering (pin backs are $6 and magnetic backs are $7).

Diane Gouin of DND Designs can sew your patches on your vest, jackets, etc. during our Saturday Chapter meetings. She can be reached at 425/359-9127 or [email protected].

Your NameJozef BielecJozef BielecJeff Wandling & Jozef Bielec

Web MasterYour NameMicki BrownMicki BrownMicki BrownMembershipYour NameWayne KanabyWayne KanabyKen BeanHistorianYour NameJan StillJan StillDave SharpPhotographerYour NameDan ChristmanDan ChristmanDan ChristmanSafetyYour NameCarmen DuVallCarmen DuVallJozef BielecEditorYour NameDave BernoudyDave BernoudyDave BernoudyRoad Capt

Your NameLisa Leurquin-Hallett

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LOHYour NameAlan SteinerAlan SteinerAlan SteinerActivities

Your NameTish ChristmanTish ChristmanLisa Leurquin-Hallett

SecretaryYour NameRandy TaylorRandy TaylorRich MoothartTreasurerYour NameKen BeanKen BeanMike RorvickAssistant DirYour NameRich MoothartRich MoothartGrant RingelDirector

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Eastside HOG Chapter HistoryWayne Kanaby; HOG Historian

June 27, 1988, a local HOG application was submitted for the “Pacific Northwest Chapter” by Dan Johnson, Director, Ralph Leslie, Secretary / Treasurer and Eastside Harley Davidson, # 5389 dealer sponsor, Peter Dauikas.**

On October 5, 1988, the “Pacific Northwest Chapter” was officially approved!

This 1st application has some writing & notes on it. “pending Dan’s Call” had an arrow pointing to it from a “cloud” with “Emerald City Washington Chapter”…an alternate name?

The chapter’s address in Kirkland was lined out and a hand written correction with an Edmonds address in place. And so it began, our humble Eastside Chapter was born!

Now let’s fast forward to the next available HOG Chapter Application dated December 16, 1997.

Pacific NW Chapter is lined out and replaced with “Eastside”. Kirkland, WA is lined out and replaced with Bellevue. The number of members stands at 85! The dealer signature is Beverly Thompson! Director Richard Cooper, Assistant Director Jon Martin, Grace Gertschitz, LOH, who was not yet a member, but had applied, Peter Sutherland, Safety Officer, and Art Holestrom as the Historian. Treasurer, Secretary, Activities Officer, Head Road Captain, and Photographer were “TBA”. And so it went, year after year after wonderful year. Eastside HOG Chapter continues to ROCK the Pacific Northwest with the very best Members, Officers, and Harley Dealership.

** I am not certain of the spelling of this person’s last name. It was difficult to read the handwriting. Tell me if you know this person, so I can make corrections.

Historian’s MessageBy WayneKanaby


---Jon Martin------Dealer Liason------------Web Master------------Membership

Gretchen StepaniukConnie BossellArt Holestrom---HistorianDon MackayRick Granquist------PhotographerRod OhleeDennis JohnsonPeter Sutherland---SafetyJani DrewfsLisa McMartinLisa McMartinEditor

Grace GertschitzRick Granquist & Sandy Billings

------Road CaptConnie BossellGrace GertschitzGrace Gertschitz---LOHSteve McMartinPat Gifford------ActivitiesPat DeckerGreg Hader------SecretaryBev Thompson---------Treasurer

Kent StepaniukKent Stepaniuk & Brad Shallenberger

Jon MartinRalph LeslieAssistant DirBrent DeckerGerry GertschitzRichard CooperDan JohnsonDirector

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The Next Chapter of My LifeBy Carmen DuVall

I will forever be grateful to Duncan DuVall for introducing me to the Harley and Biker culture. What a ride it has been!Sure, I had been on the back of a motorcycle before, but a Harley sounds and feels so much better than all thoseothers combined. I was certainly all smiles after my first ride on Duncan`s custom Heritage Softail. Over the pastseven years we’ve take many wonderful trips through this picturesque United States. I realize that being on the back ofthe bike that I have much more freedom to turn my head and really take in the views as opposed to concentrating onthe driving so I never really had the desire to ride my own bike. But we all know that the only thing constant is change.

Yes, I’m going through several changes in my midlife (I plan on reaching 100 years old) and I believe if I take on somenew challenges and go beyond my fears that I will “grow” as a person. If it sounds like therapist advice, you’re right andat $140 per hour I better take it. Duncan is heading back home to Texas and I want to continue my love affair with thebeautiful Pacific Northwest. I still have to climb Mt. Rainier and explore many more hiking trails.

Given this stage of my life, it’s also an appropriate time to learn to ride on my own. I’ve signed up through the EastsideH-D to take the Rider’s Edge Novice Rider course to learn more about riding and test my skills and ability. It is an understatement to say I’m a bit anxious yet excited. On a recent Sunday, I went with a friend to a couple of dealerships to “sit” on some bikes for size. Can you believe I was actually nervous just straddling the big bikes? Yet bythe end of the afternoon I had a chance to get more comfortable and realized some “fit” better than others. I felt likeGoldilocks when I sat on a Dyna Low Rider, it was perfect and I felt a rush. I can’t imagine how good it would feel toactually ride it.

I know that I will be learning on a Buell in class and I have a lot to learn, but, I’m welcoming this challenge. Whichbrings me back to the biker culture. In the Harley chapter, you don’t judge others and are so accepting of everyone. You welcome all to join in the fun of riding whether we have our own ride or are comfortable with the back seat.I love this and appreciate being a part of it!!! Wish me luck!

Let’s Ride,Carmen

Editor’s MessageBy Carmen DuVall


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HOW TO CALL THE POLICE WHEN YOU'RE AN OLD BIKER

Biker Bob was going up to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. Bob opened the back door to go turn off the light but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things. He phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?" and he said "no". Then they said that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his door and an officer would be along when available. Bob said, "Okay," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again. "Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people in my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them all." Then he hung up. Within five minutes three police cars, an Armed Response unit, and an ambulance showed up at the Phillips' residence and caught the burglars red-handed. One of the Policemen said to Bob: "I thought you said that you'd shot them!" Bob said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"


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