GWRRA
Mississauga
Chapter ON-Y
Road Riders
NewsWheel
March 2015
Deputy Director – Bob Pinet
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REGION K - Central Canada
Leadership Team
Directors – Bob and Carolyn Pinet
Region Educator – Steve Brighton
Ontario District Directors – Paul and Pat Taylor
Asst. District Director, East – Brian MacKay
Asst. District Director, South – Barry Heinmiller
District Educator – Diana Brighton
http://www.regionk.ca
Chapter Y Leadership Team
Chapter Directors
Assistant Chapter Directors
Chapter Education
Secretary/Treasurer/Editor
Membership Enhancement
Apparel and Accessories
Webmaster
Ride Coordinator
Social Coordinator
Senior Advisor
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Join us on the first Sunday of each
month at The Drake & Firkin at
Mississauga and Derry Roads. Doors
open at 8:30 with our monthly meeting
following breakfast.
Mark and Teresa Fleury
Bob and Sue Henshaw
Mark and Teresa Fleury
Helen Young
Arie and Fran DeBruin
Frank and Donna Fleury
Gary McDermott
Gary McDermott
Ann Eastman
Arie DeBruin
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Through the Windshield
Brrrrrrrr! And ‘Good Riddance’ to the month of
February! As of your Breakfast Meeting on Sunday, there are
only Twenty days left until the first day of spring. ‘Yee Haw’. We
did have quite the month though. Dinner and a Movie was a great night out.
Dinner at Turtle Jacks followed by American Sniper (at least two of us
went to this while the girls went to see Fifty Shades).
The following Sunday, Chapter Y made an official Chapter visit to
Chapter M in Hamilton. What a showing this was. Twenty Chapter Y Participants
took part in the Breakfast Meeting. All in all, we think the meeting went very well. Thanks to all
of you that came out on Sunday morning. Your support was just ‘Totally Awesome’. While we
were there, we reacquired the Travelling Trophy. We will not be hanging on to this too long as
we do believe we will be taking it on our next Breakfast Meeting Adventure.
Last week a few of us went to a Camp Bucko fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings in
Mississauga. Here, there were Campers from the camp, Firefighters and Police Officers, as well
as us from Chapter Y. It was a fun evening highlighted by the Suicide Wing eating contest.
Fifteen percent of every bill was donated to Camp BUCKO. They will be having another
fundraiser that we will be able to attend.
The month of March will be another busy one. Rider Education, Social event, and another
Chapter visit on the 22nd to Chapter G, The Niagara Guardian Wings in Welland.
At the next Breakfast Meeting, on the 1st of March, Chapter Y will have two Special
Guests visiting. They are the Region K Couple of the Year for 2014/2015, from Chapter F, Wings
in the Capital (Orleans), Francois and Chantal Seguin from Curran, Ontario.
Just think, we may be riding after the next breakfast. The registration forms are now
available for Rendezvous. Rendezvous is in Woodstock, Ont. this year. That’s only an hour away.
Teresa and I will be competing as your Couple of the Year at Rendezvous. Hope to see you all
there.
Mark and Teresa Fleury
Chapter Directors
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A View from the Rear
It’s been another busy month for the Chapter and
there’s no sign of letting up.
We had a Dinner and Movie night, which I’ll let Ann
fill you in on the details.
Wednesday February 18th, after receiving short notice of the event, 7 of
us were able to make it to the Camp BUCKO charity event at Buffalo
Wild Wings in Mississauga. It turned out to be a great time with lots of
people there who were Campers, Fire Fighters, Police, and supporters like us. There were door
prizes and a Wing eating contest. A portion of the revenue that night was donated to the camp by
Buffalo Wild Wings. We have let the proper people know to give us advance notice of the event next
year so we can show up with a much larger crowd of supporters.
While we were there a father of a camper from BUCKO came up to us and thanked Chapter Y for all
our support. He took a picture of us along with the kind words below.
First, let me say that as the parent of a BUCKO camper I'd like to thank you for all that you
have done for the kids. It is very much appreciated.
Please find attached the photo that I took of your group at the fundraiser tonight at Buffalo Wild
Wings. Thank you so much for coming.
Sincerely,
Roy Janke.
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Several years ago Sue and I would drop off donated craft supplies for the camp to a lady in
Milton whose parents were deeply involved with Camp BUCKO. It wasn’t until our visit to
Chapter ON-M on Sunday that the penny dropped. The lady that we left the supplies with
was none other than Laurie Hatton. David and Laurie Hatton are CDs of Chapter ON-M.
Sorry Laurie that we didn’t clue in sooner.
Our visit to Chapter ON-M’s breakfast last Sunday was nothing short of a complete
success. 22 of us attended, with around an equal number from M, that made for a full hall of
good friends having a great time. We hope Chapter M will return the favour soon and come and visit
us.
Birkdale Place Seniors Residence in Milton has turned out to be a great place for us to hold our
Rider Ed seminars. We get the use of the Theatre Room for no charge, and lunch
and beverages provided at a very reasonable cost. Over the past couple of weeks
Birkdale has run into some bad luck which has led to the cancellation of some of our
seminars. First there was the Norovirus, which forced them to lock down the building
until several residents could recover. One of them was my Mom who had a very
rough time with it. There wasn’t much I could do to help, but the staff there went out
of their way to look after her. If that wasn’t enough, last Saturday a water main burst in the front lobby
which led to major damage to the lobby area and basement where we hold our meetings. We wish
Birkdale a speedy recovery with their repairs and getting back to normal business.
Bob & Sue Henshaw
Assistant Chapter Directors
The Gathering Post
Hi everyone! Another month has come and gone, and we are getting
closer to our riding season --- hopefully.
Our last social event was dinner at Turtle Jacks followed by a movie. It was another
wonderful night with excellent people.
Our next social event will be GAMES NIGHT AND FINGER FOOD at Fran's and Arie's, on
Saturday, March 14th at 7:00pm. Please sign up --- it will be lots of fun
Ann Eastman
Social Committee Coordinator
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From the Chalkboard
Well, our luck hasn’t been very good lately at Birkdale Place.
On February 14th, we had to cancel the Seminar Presenters
Course as the Norwalk Virus was running around the facility. The next two Seminar Days have
been cancelled also. Seems a water main broke, destroyed the lobby and flooded the basement
where we hold the Seminars. These dates will be rescheduled once they have the facility up and
running.
Don’t forget, there will be a Medic First Aid/CPR/AED Course coming up at the end of
April. The date is still to be determined.
We are also getting close to booking the dates for the PLP’s (2) and ARC (2 or3). Watch
for these dates on the Website.
It’s time to think about getting the bike ready to go. Here is your official check-list to
optimize the maintenance and performance of your favorite ride.
Mark and Teresa Fleury
Chapter Educators
Get ready! Next month is Easter Sunday – that
means spring is almost here!
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T – CLOCS
Tires & Wheels, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Side stand
N.17 T-CLOCS Inspection
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
RIDER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Motorcycle T- CLOCS Inspection
T-CLOCS ITEM
WHAT TO CHECK
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
CHECKOFF
T --- TIRES & WHEELS
Condition
Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly seated, bulges, embedded objects.
Front
Rear
Air Pressure
Check when cold, adjust to load/speed
Front
Rear
Spokes
Bent, broken, missing, tension, check at top of wheel "ring" OK -- "thud",
loose spoke
Front
Rear
Cast
Cracks, dents
Front
Rear
Rims
Out of round/true = 5 mm. Spin wheel, index against stationary pointer.
Front
Rear
Bearings
Grab top and bottom of tire and flex: No free play (click) between hub and
axle, no growl when spinning.
Front
Rear
Seals
Cracked, cut or torn, excessive grease on outside, reddish-brown around
outside.
Front
Rear
Condition
Broken, bent, cracked, mounts tight, ball ends on handlebar lever.
Front
Rear
Pivots
Lubricated
Tires
Wheels
C --- CONTROLS
Levers
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Condition
Fraying, kinks, lubrication: ends and length.
Routing
No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles,
wire looms in place.
Condition
Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chaffing, deterioration.
Routing
No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles,
wire looms in place.
Operation
Moves freely, snaps closed, no revving.
Condition
Terminals clean and tight, electrolyte level, held down securely.
Vent Tube
Not kinked, routed properly, not plugged.
Lenses
Condition
Cracked, broken secure, mounted, excessive condensation
Reflectors
Condition
Cracked, broken securely mounted.
Condition
Fraying, chaffing, insulation.
Routing
Pinched, no interference or pulling at steering head or suspension, wire
looms and ties in place, connectors tight, clean.
Condition
Cracks, reflector, mounting and adjustment system.
Aim
Height and
right/left.
Cables
Hoses
Throttle
L --- LIGHTS
Battery
Wiring
Headlamp
O --- OIL
Levels
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Engine Oil
Check warm on center stand, dipstick, sight glass.
Hypoid Gear Oil
Transmission, rear drive, shaft.
Hydraulic Fluid
Brakes, clutch, reservoir or sight glass.
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Leaks
Coolant
Reservoir and/or coolant recovery tank -- cool only.
Fuel
Tank or gauge.
Engine Oil
Gaskets, housings, seals.
Hypoid Gear Oil
Gaskets, seals, breathers.
Hydraulic Fluid
Hoses, master cylinders, calipers.
Coolant
Radiators, hoses, tanks, fittings, pipes.
Fuel
Lines, fuel taps, carbs.
Condition
Cracks at gussets, accessory mounts, look for paint lifting.
Steering Head Bearings
No detente or tight spots thru full travel. Raise front wheel, check for play
by pulling/pushing forks.
Swing Arm Bushings /
Bearings
Raise rear wheel, check for play by pushing/pulling swing arm.
Forks
Smooth travel, equal air pressure/damping anti-dive settings.
Left
Right
Shock(s)
Smooth travel, equal pre-load/air pressure/ damper settings, linkage moves
freely and is lubricated.
Left
Right
Tension
Check at tightest point.
Lubrication
Side plates when hot.
C --- CHASSIS
Frame
Suspension
Chain or Belt
Sprockets
Fasteners
Threaded
Tight, missing bolts, nuts.
Clips
Broken, missing.
Cotter Pins
Broken, missing.
Condition
Cracks, bent.
Retention
Springs in place, tension to hold position.
Condition
Cracks, bent. (Safety cut-out switch or pad if equipped)
Retention
Springs in place, tension to hold position.
S --- SIDESTAND
Center stand
Side stand
GWRRA Motorcycle T_CLOCS Inspection
Version 2001_06 June 2011
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Let’s Ride!
O.K. I have
had enough
of winter!
I don’t want to let too many secrets out,
but we are looking at a great year of rides. This year is going to ROCK, with rides all
through Ontario.
Just a reminder: Rendezvous is July 24 – 25 – 26. I would like to see a great turnout
from Chapter ON-Y.
Speaking of rides, our first Chapter ride is scheduled for 16 May 2015.
The Chapter ON-Y ride is looking awesome! Thanks to all that gave some input and
ideas of places to go and things to do. When we return from this ride, you will be
amazed at how many things we were able to do in a two week time frame.
DON’T BE A STRANGER…COME OUT AND HAVE FUN!!!!
Gary and Henny McDermott
Ride Committee Coordinators
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WOW! The website is a smash! Thanks to all those that view, list, and search on the
site.
I hope most of you had a chance to check out the scrapbook section. There are five scrapbooks
in the section, and you might get a chuckle.
The private section has been changed with seven subdirectories and an event calendar. The
event calendar is in a PDF format that can be downloaded to your computer. All Mark & Teresa’s
Rider Education Seminars with dates, signup sheets, and location is the first section, followed by
Chapter “Y” Social Events. Way to go Ann Eastman and team for putting together what looks like
an exciting year of events full of fun.
The next section is one I hold dear: Chapter “Y” Rides. You can sign up and see all the rides
which have been put together for the year. Region “K” Rides is next, with Rendezvous, then the
National Rides “Reno Rendezvous” & “Wind Ding”.
The final section is the Breakfast Runs. Being such a social chapter and wanting to visit our
fellow GWRRA chapters to meet, greet and socialize over breakfast, we have listed all the
chapters we will be visiting this year.
Don’t forget to check the website twice a week to keep up with any
changes.
Our Chapter FB went viral with #216 fabulous friends from all around the
world. If you have not yet been to the FB site, you do not know what you
are missing.
From the United States GWRRA groups, we would like to welcome to our
FB page Chapter La-K (Metairie, Louisiana), GWRRA Mississippi Chapter C,
GWRRA Louisiana District Eastpointe, Michigan, and GWRRA Indiana District.
We would also like to welcome all your members that have joined our FB individually.
From Europe, we would like to welcome Gold Wing Greece, Wupper Winger and Goldwing Misfits.
I bet we will all be using the FB translator this summer… 
This is an excellent social media meeting place for our members and members from other
chapters. The interaction between all of us is endless. Let’s have a great year and take
advantage of FB to see what’s happening across the border.
Come on to the FB page and have some fun.
Thank You
Gary McDermott
Webmaster
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A big HELLO from your Winter Texans:
It’s hard to believe that it’s the 26th and we leave here
on the 15th of March. Seems like yesterday we got
here, which was in fact the 15th of December. On the
way south we spent several days in Huntsville,
Alabama. Toured some of the old homes there, went to
the train museum, the train depot, the war museum, as
well as camping at the Space Centre in town.
New sign for the trailer:
From there we travelled to New Orleans, really Sidell,
which is about 20 minutes north of New Orleans, cost of
campsite was 1/3 of what they wanted in New Orleans.
Toured the downtown area and bought a 3-day bus tour
pass, a must to see the sites including walking tours. New Orleans is definitely a younger
person’s venue than us senior people, the place really doesn’t start hopping until after dark and
on into the wee hours of the night.
Here at Tropic Winds Resort we have so much to do and so little time to do it. Mary is involved
in a crafts class, Euchre, Texas Hold’em, and ladies tea, while my time is spent golfing and
wood-working (Sargent Preston is one of my attempts at wood working). Mary and I both enjoy
pickleball and being a 1st responder (we each spend 1 day a
Sargent Preston
week remaining on site with a pager should a medical
emergency occur), as well as going to information seminars
at Valley Baptist Hospital and our own 1st responders
auction to raise money to purchase needed equipment and
medical supplies. We both enjoy reading, and Mary does
knitting, and I do rug hooking when the weather turns cold
and windy and we feel we would rather stay in.
We have met so many new friends and had time to rekindle
old relationships. It has been so warm down here that we
need to put two ice cubes into our happy hour drinks instead of one like last year.
Before you know it, we’ll be back home having breakfast with our favourite GWRRA Chapter.
Keep warm and give your motorcycle a hug!
Jim and Mary Moore
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CENTRAL CANADA
Region K Conference Rendezvous 2015
July 24 – July 26 (inclusive)
Quality Hotel and Suites
580 Bruin Blvd, Woodstock, ON, N4V 1E5
“Down On The Farm”
Couple of the Year selection, Chapter Challenges, Mouse Trap competition (unmodified and modified
classes). Scenic guided tours, Drill Team demonstration, Door prizes, Vendors, Lucky Ticket Draw,
Chapter Baskets, Share the Wealth draws, Entertainment.
Grand Prix Draw for Early Registration postmark no later than June 15 2015
1st Prize: $150.00 2nd Prize: $50.00 3rd Prize: $25.00
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Quality Hotel and Suites:
Camping continued:
580 Bruin Blvd
Woodstock, ON, N4V 1E5
Tel: (519) 537-5586
Toll Free: (800) 667-4466
www.woodstockqualityhotel.com
Pittock Conservation Area
725138 Pittock Park Road RR7
Woodstock, ON, N4S7W2
519-539-5088
http://www.pittockconservationarea.ca
7.6 kilometers to the Hotel
*call the above number to book your room and mention
“GWRRA Region K” to receive the discounted price of
$101.99 (double occupancy), $110.99 (triple occupancy),
$120.99 (quad occupancy) + tax.
Willow Lake Park
595487 Hwy 59N,
Dates available: July 23. 24, 25, 26
Woodstock, ON, N4S 7W1
Included is a complimentary full deluxe hot and cold breakfast 519-537-7301
buffet. Each quest will also receive a 10% discount on food http://www.willowlakepark.on.ca
only for Ody’s restaurant, lounge and patio (on the premises).
8.5 kilometers to the Hotel
Camping:
Braemar Valley Trailer Park
RR 3 10 th line (495856)
Woodstock
N4S 7V7 Ontario
Phone 1-519-462-2977
http://www.braemarvalley.8m.com/
15 kilometers to the Hotel
Golden Pond RV Resort
4340 Cromarty Drive
Mossley, ON, N0L 1V0
888-990-9920
http://www.goldenpondrv.com
25.5 kilometers to the Hotel
** ROOMS BLOCKED UNDER “GWRRA Region K” until: July 10, 2014 **
Contacts
Larry & Janice Chisholm
[email protected]
Raymond Borris & Hélène Dubois
[email protected]
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Stephen & Megan Perron
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Region K
Rendezvous 2015
Registration Form
Rider:
__________________________________
Age: ______
GWRRA #: ___________
Exp. __________
Co-Rider: __________________________________
Age: ______
GWRRA #: ___________
Exp. __________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________
Phone #: __________________________
Prov./State: ___________
Postal/Zip Code: __________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________________
Year/Model M/C: ____________________________
Distance To Rally (km/miles): ______________________
I (We) Belong To Chapter: ___________________________________
Quantity
Until June 15
After June 15
Total
GWRRA Members
_______
x $35.00
x $40.00
$_________
Non-Members
_______
x $40.00
x $45.00
$_________
Children (12 – 18)
_______
x $12.00
x $15.00
$_________
Day Rate:
_______
x $25.00
Saturday Dinner
_______
x $30.00
$_________
Note: Saturday dinner price includes
Friday room reception and
entertainment
Total Registration:
$_________
$_________
If you have specific dietary needs i.e. – allergies, etc. please list them below:
___________________________________________________________________________
Payment: Cheque, Money Order or Bank Draft payable to “G.W.R.R.A. Region K”.
Do not mail cash.
Mail payment, completed registration and waiver to:
Louise Hervieux
1232 Guelph Line, Unit 1
Burlington, Ontario L7P 2S9
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All applicants must sign the following waiver form to participate.
I/We do agree to conform to and comply with the ideals governing this event, and I/we further
agree to hold harmless GWRRA, co-sponsoring organizations or any property owners or owner
for any loss or injury to self or property in which I/we may become involved by reason of
participation in the event. I/we also agree to assume responsibility for any property I/we
knowingly damage. I/we have read this entire form.
Rider
Print
____________________________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________________
Co-Rider
Print
____________________________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________________
Other Participant
Print
____________________________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________________
Mail your registration today!
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CENTRAL CANADA
Region K Conference Rendezvous 2015
July 24 – July 26 (inclusive)
Quality Hotel and Suites
580 Bruin Blvd, Woodstock, ON, N4V 1E5
“Down On The Farm”
Getting Ready for Planting
Subject to Change
Fri July 24
Noon
2-5 PM
Registration Opens (VANSITART Room)
Ice Cream Ride acres and acres to travel
Looking for the Milking Cows
Sat July 25
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 -7PM
7-12 PM
Rider Education Seminar
Rider Education Seminar
Rider Education Seminar
Chow Time
Rounding up the participants-HUG Time (VANSITART Room)
Opening Ceremonies – Couple of the Year
Entertainment – The Band “Tribute”
9:00AM
9:00AM
10:30-
Registration (VANSITART Room)
Rider Education Seminars
Fish & Chip Ride more acres the other way.
(Port Dover)
TBA
Chow Time (Ody’s Restaurant and Burtch room)
Mouse Trap in the Barn (VANSITART Room)
Best Costume
Breakfast Ody’s
Chapter Team Ride – Improve your skills-Parking Lower Deck
Drill Team Demonstration
Closing – Harvest Time.
1-5PM
5-7PM
7PM
Sun July 26
7-Noon
Couple of the Year selection, Chapter Challenges, Mouse Trap competition (unmodified and modified classes). Scenic
guided tours, Drill Team demonstration, Door prizes, Vendors, Lucky Ticket Draw, Chapter Baskets, Share the Wealth
draws, Entertainment.
NOTE: We will send with your Registration Confirmation Number the Farmers Agenda
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YOUR
SUNSHINE
PAGES
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Spring is just around the corner! Make
sure all your winter chores are finished
so you can spend all your free time
riding!
Helen Young,
Editor
FRAN DeBRUIN
TRESSA FLOWERS
SUE HENSHAW
MICHELLE LANGER
LAURI MILLS
MEGAN PERRON
JOCELYNE RAMSAY
LEE SPENCER
MADONNA McCALLA
won “Share the Wealth” last month!
To our Readers:
This newsletter is sent to all Chapter Y members as well as to other Chapters and members of
GWRRA. This list includes several members who do not participate in Chapter Y activities for
one reason or another. Should you not wish to continue receiving this newsletter, please
contact the editor at [email protected] to unsubscribe.
Thank you.
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