Chapter “S” GWRRA Larry & Mary Olson 6447 Indian Trail Three Oaks, MI Chapter S Staff_______________ Area Staff______________ Region Directors Chapter Directors Larry &Mary Olson (269) 756-5721 [email protected] Asst. Chapter Directors Al & Anita Edmonds (269) 208-5422 [email protected] Chapter COY Bob & Kim Scott [email protected] 989-429-9144 Asst. District Directors Bill & Linda Diffin [email protected] Del & Dar Thompson (269) 468-3829 [email protected] International COY Greg & Renee Dempsey Region D COY Gary & Carol Meyerholtz Sandy Ballinger (269) 429-1475 [email protected] MI District COY Gary & Carol Williams Asst. Chapter Directors Treasurer District Directors Lee & Kay Tieche Del & Darr Thompson Chapter Educator/ Safety Director Open Activity Coordinators Open AMA/Event Coordinator Open Public Relations Open Sunshine Lady Barb Frye (269) 926-6420 [email protected] MI District Rider Ed. Ambassadors Ron & Jan Smith Chapter S Meetings____________ Chapter Meetings are held on the first Tuesday Of each month at: Harbor Sports & Cycle 2188 M139 South Benton Harbor, MI We enjoy dinner (Pot Luck in the winter and bring your own in the summer) and conversation beginning at 6:00 PM and the meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Greeters Herman & Diane Fry Chapter S Website___________ Ticket Sales Del & Darr Thompson WWW.gwrra-mi.org/chapter/s Goody Person Darr Thompson Newsletter Larry & Mary Olson (269) 756-5721 Dinner Run Coordinator Open Brag Book Delores Nozicka (269) 471-7863 Hi Everyone: October 2014 Another month gone and another season in our back pocket. With the summer season behind us, we have to be ready for all the fall season will bring us. You don't have to look far to see the starting of all the beautiful colors this time of year. Mary and I were up North a few weeks ago and it may have been a little more intense there but in my opinion, not that much. Anyway, if you have the chance, get out and enjoy. Don't forget with fall brings falling leaves and leaves can bring slippery conditions on the roadways especially after rainy conditions. We again had some very nice turnouts to our breakfast & dinner runs. There is no doubt in my mind that we all like to eat and enjoy each other's company. The only time it gets quiet is when the food is served. A big thanks to Del Thompson for leading us to the Gala-T-Inn in Hartford a few weeks ago. He made what could have been an uneventful ride down some boring roads into a very nice, scenic and enjoyable ride to Hartford. He sure has a talent for knowing back roads and getting us where we want to go. Although our seating arrangements there weren't as we might have liked, it all turned out fine. Also, thanks to Joel for staying with us so we could enjoy his company for what will probably be his last ride with us for the season. He is headed for his winter digs already. Hope you and Elaine have a safe trip and a very enjoyable winter. Now, on to the past Region Rally. Thanks to all that went to try and make the best out of a bad situation. Duane, Sharon, Mary & I rode over to Kendallville in conditions that ranged from OK to downright lousy. Big problem was that was the norm for the entire weekend. Rain, wind and cold for the entire time! I felt sorry for the Region team as the weather sure didn't help the day attendance, and I'm sure if those that preregistered had any idea of what the weather was going to be, they would have elected to stay home. Again, thanks to all that attended, brought food and for making the best of less than ideal conditions. Sure had plenty of food and all was great in that arena. If it wasn't for the food the weekend would have been a real bust. The vendor situation continuned as in the past rally's with this one being the first one we have attended without ANY chrome vendors at all. I sure feel sorry for those in charge of trying to get a vendor list together for any rally anymore. Last months 50/50 winners—Karin Kirian & Diane Fry Larry & Mary Olson Sr. CD's - Mi S RIDER ED ‘GIMME 5’ TOPIC: End of Season Cycle Maintenance 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. November 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 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. And 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! And you know your bike will be better for it. Then when spring comes next year (it is not that far off, after all!), you’ll 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! Bruce & Melissa Thayer Former MI Asst. District Rider Educators [email protected] October 2014 SUN 5 MON 6 TUE 7 WED 1 THUR 2 FRI SAT 3 4 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 Herman Fry Ray Frye 29 30 Chapter S Gathering 12 13 14 Breakfast Run 19 Larry & Mary Olson 20 21 Al Olson 26 27 28 Dinner Run 31 November 2014 SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter S Gathering 9 7 8 Sandy Bartrum 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 Breakfast Run 16 Dinner Run 23 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 EVENTS PAGE DATE & TIME WHAT WHERE Oct. 12 8:30 AM Breakfast Run I HOP Pipestone Rd., Benton Harbor Oct. 25 5 PM Dinner Run Coach's Glenlord Rd., Stevensville Nov. 8 Fall Officers Meeting Bay City, MI Nov. 9 8:30 AM Breakfast Run TBA Nov. 22, 5 PM Dinner Run TBA Events for other Chapters can be found on the District Calendar which is on the District web site.