GWRRA NEWSLETTER CHAPTER V
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1. GWRRA NEWSLETTER CHAPTER V Chapter Directors for Chapter V Bob Thill amp Barb Sampson 2016 Couple of the Year Glenn and Sue Wegner National Region District Staff Director of GWRRA Ray and Sandi Garris 800 843 9460 Region D Directors Lee and Kay Tieche Region D Couple of the Year Linda and Rudy Copeland Michigan District Directors Bob and Kim Scott District Couple of the Year Bob amp Marcia Kinsey Chapter V Team Members Chapter Directors Bob Thill amp Barb Sampson Assistant Chapter Directors Doug and Rowena McAfee Treasurer 50 50 Sales Cassie Lange Rider Education Otto Schunemann Linda McLaren Secretary Sunshine Lady Sue Wegner Member Enhancement Chapter Ambassador Jon Badour Assistant Member Enhancement Dennis Lange Raffle Tickets Glenn Wegner Photographer Historian Mona McCaulley Newsletter Editor Kim Brookhouse Brag Book Linda McLaren Webmaster Jim Heiler Ride Coordinater Mac McCaulley Chapter of the Year Coordinator Pam Coughlin 989 326 0639 989 239 9239 989 475 3979 989 274 3309 989 205 1775 989 832 5869 989 274 3309 989 798 5324 989 737 9741 989 928 5205 248 755 0214 989 798 5324 989 842 3446 home 989 573 4175 cell CD ChapterV net ACD ChapterV net Treasurer ChapterV net RiderEd ChapterV net Secretary ChapterV net MEC ChapterV net MEC ChapterV net Tickets ChapterV n2. have a small current drain even when the ignition is switched off dark current and a discharged battery will sulfate and no longer be able to sustain a charge A conventional battery should be checked for electrolyte level Add distilled water to any of the cells that are low and then charge the battery Battery charging should be performed at least every two weeks using a charger that has an output of 10 of the battery ampere hour rating For example if the battery has an AH rating of 12 e g 12N12A 4A 1 where the 12A is 12 amp hours then the charge rate of that battery should not exceed 1 2 amps A higher charge will cause the battery to overheat Charge the battery away from open flame or sparks as the gas hydrogen given off a battery can be explosive Elevate the battery and keep it from freezing Exercise the proper caution appropriate to caustic substances 6 Surface Preparation Be Waxing and polishing the motorcycle might seem like a waste of time since you are putting it away and no one will see it But applying wax is a very important part of storing a motorcycle Wax will act as a barrier against rust and moisture Don t forget to spray any other metal surfaces such as the frame or engine will a very light spray of WD 40 This will keep these areas shiny and protect from corrosion as well 7 Exhaust and Mufflers Exhausts Mufflers are known to rust fast when they are not used So making sure they are properly stored for t
3. DECEMBER 12th 6 P M Dennis amp Cassie Lange s Home amp 444 Paul Rd Midland Mi Bring a dish to pass amp a 10 00 wrapped gift marked with M or F GWRRA Chapter V Freeland Michigan Road Captains Linda Mclaren Craig Allen Lenny amp Connie Dick Arthur WEISS Jon amp Colleen Barb Sampson Badour Bob Thill Kim amp Sandy Jim amp Cindy Pozenel Bargeron Glenn amp Sue Wegner Bill Boehm George amp Dianne Kim Brookhouse Williams Chris amp Pam Coughlin H peaneseeses e22anses roe 2 Dave Frazier Rick amp Joy Hebner CANADA ee Ironwood Marquette b i St Joseph 1 Jim Heiler Sault Ste Marie ie Dennis Lange aaa 8 E TE E ee TR NEA dy 2 iF tee Ae Gan i wae ae lag gee y ey SN a EN BA B i iod nee y Bridge Mac amp Mona McCaulley ai Midland S i Ba a F oo Saginaw Porth sakegonh Grand Rapids Flint Huron ge LANSINGYeFontiac Battle Warren P5 Creek Ann org SeBenton os ERY arbor Arbor g lamazoo T INDIANA This is some of the beauty that is our state While the snow flies and our motorcycles rest lets look for ward to some of the places we may want to visit next season Our ride coordinator and the road captains are anxious to lead you to some of the beautiful views our state has to offer let s help them with this MACI iy AFI PSP RECASD From Bob and Barb to al
4. I YAMAHA POLARIS ATV S RHINOS RANGERS MULES SEA DOO WATERCRAFT amp MUCH MUCH MORE We are your savings place WWW STEVENSCYCLE COM x Winter Storage Total Motorcycle s 10 Step Guide to Winterizing your motorcycle m Well it s that time of year again Soon the snow will be falling and the motorcycles will be tucked away for the winter Some preparation now will ensure that you are out riding in the spring instead of waiting in the dealer s lineup Storing your bike for winter 1 Location where are you going to put it X One solution may be to ask your dealer if he offers a storage program This is ideal because he will often prep store and have the bike ready to ride when you are ready again If you decide to store it yourself you will need a place that is dry and out of harm s way When possible Chose a location away from windows The ultraviolet light can fade paint and plastic parts Direct sun light can raise the ambient temperature of the storage area which will promote condensation when the sun goes down so cover plain glass with some sort of opaque material Also cover your bike with a specially designed bike cover not a sheet or a tarp Why Because a sheet absorbs moisture and hold it against metal surfaces and then rust forms Also damp fabric will breed mildew and this may attack the seat material A tarp prevents moisture from getting in but it also prevents it from getting out Moisture trapped wil
5. ear to all From Chapter V When January 1 2016 BAY CYCLE e Full Line Honda Powersports Dealer e Great Selection of Apparel and Accessories e Check Out Our Select Pre Owned Vehicles s T si De NN e Best Straight Deals And Financing ee AAN e Available On 2008 And 2009 Models W Cn C a aN NE We Pay Top Dollar For Your Honda eee Ne 6 26 Champion Trike Dealer Kits In Stock THIS MONTHS SPECIALS f Shop When You Want At www baycycle com Pre Season Dunlop Tire Special save 30 Sign up in our online guest book at www baycycle com www baycycle com We match most online current Parts and Accessories Pricing 9 8 2 6 84 7 54 3800 S Huron M 13 Bay City 1 75 Exit 164 East of Wilder North on Euclid on the Curve Gold Wing Specialist General repairs on most makes fi Buyer of Rebuildable Wings and Bam Finds Bucxrire amp BUCKFIRE P C Tim Bush Master Motorcycle Mechanic amp small engine tech 989 737 4709 Saginaw MI thush4778 ematl com Mon Fri 9 5 ATTORNEYS AT LAW Sundaes Afternoon Ice Cream Parlor Open at 11 a m H09M13 Po oe Family Style Pinconning MI 48650 Homemade Baked Goods 7 Days a Week 7 30 a m 10 p m 7 Days Managers Carol Billie amp Jennifer we whe Afr Se ee BOO Ge aN a BH OHH SH PH 4 4 lt gt 4 6464 D gt 6464 4 O 2 OOF OOH FOLES AEE DREIE CAERE AE E AE EE SAER EA Let s Celebrate SATURDAY
6. ective December 2015 Sales and Gift of all chapter items will be listed above and provided at each meeting Dlease inform Barb or Bob Chapter V CD s or Doug and Rowena Chapter V ACD s of any chapter function you have attended so your name will be entered in to the drawing at our anniversary party in EA KKK A ae 2016 Injured in a Motorcycle Accident Receive 4 1 ticket for any eve nt Pa rticipation In my opinion they are the best motorcycle 3 Tickets for Mascot Capture SAO TRA 5 Tickets for Region or District Plaque Attendance receiving his 1 100 000 settlement SICK 10 Tickets for Region or District Plaque Capture Now some news you can use How to update personal information at Gold Wing Road Riders Association home office www MichiganMotorcycleBook com Call Customer Service at 1 800 843 9460 Email Customer Service CustomerService Gwrra Org a e saleh D orts J Go on line http www gwrra org members Ine enter 3636 S Huron Rd Bay City MI 48706 1911 E Airport Rd Midland MI 48642 989 684 9872 989 631 6450 G W R R A PARTS DISCOUNT Mention information to my article and receive a 10 discount on most purchases STEVENS AND LEHMAN TRIKES ARE NAMES YOU CAN TRUST Trikes in stock now Come check us out Get yours today G W R R A Bike Supplier last 8 Years Plain amp Simple We have Great prices LET US SHOW YOU HONDA GOLD WINGS MOTORCYCLES ATV S amp GENERATORS SUZUKI KAWASAK
7. emperature rises Shut off the fuel petcock and drain the carburetors and the fuel lines Add winterizing fuel conditioner to prevent the fuel from going stale and help prevent moisture accumulation Stale fuel occurs when aromatics the lighter additives evaporate leaving a thicker sour smelling liquid If left long enough it will turn into a gum plugging the jets and pas sages inside your carbs AR A 4 Lube the cylinder s ge gt Tip You only need to do this if your motorcycle will be stored a very long time 6 months or more Because gasoline is an excellent solvent and the oil scraper ring has done its job most of the oil from the cylinder walls have been removed since the last time the engine was run If the cylinder wall is left unprotected for a long peri od of time it will rust and cause premature piston and ring wear Remove the spark plugs and pour a tablespoon 5 cc of clean engine oil or spray fogging oil into each cylinder Be sure to switch off the fuel before you crank the engine or else you may refill the drained carbs Also ground the ignition leads to prevent sparks igniting any fuel residue Turn the engine over several revolutions to spread the oil around and then reinstall the plugs Refitting the plugs before cranking the engine could result in a hydraulic lock if too much oil was used in the cylinder 5 Battery Storage The battery must be removed from the motorcycle when it is in storage Motorcycles often
8. et Photographer ChapterV net Newsletter Chapterv net BragBook ChapterV net Webmaster ChapterV net Rides ChapterV net PKCoughlin1974 gmail com LOU 8G 0UGF Riding with CD Bob Happy Thanksgiving well it was when I was writing this The best news for Chapter V Craig Allen is out of the hospital and attended our November Gather ing Welcome back Craig Speaking of recoveries our 2016 Individual of the year Otto Schunemann is re covering nicely from his hip replacement surgery and promises to be ready for next Spring s riding season Way to go Otto Otto was named individual of the year at our November gathering Our Thanksgiving Dinner November Gathering was a success Our thanks go to Dennis and Cassie Lange and Glenn and Sue Wegner for cooking the turkeys and to all who brought great dishes and desserts Chapter Y s mascot Lucky spent the Thanksgiving weekend with us and will be at our Christmas Gathering He was joined by Kazoo V2 s outer space mascot and he too will be at our Christmas Gathering on December 16 We had a nice canned food donation to hidden Harvest of Saginaw and for that they were very grateful Our Christmas donation will be shared with Bay and Saginaw county veterans The snow we received didn t last long and a few I am sure got ina last ride ei ther before it happened or after the snow melted We did have some nice No vember riding weather We had o
9. he winter on your bike will save them from an early rusty death Spray a light oil such as WD40 into the muffler ends and drain holes Lightly stick a plastic bag shopping bag is fine into the end of each muffler hole to keep moisture from getting inside the exhaust Then cover each muffler with another plastic bag to keep outside mois ture off 8 Tires Check both front and rear tires with your air pressure gauge Make sure each tire is properly inflated to the maxi mum recommend pressure As it gets colder air condenses in your tire so it is important to pump them up as to keep your tires healthy Rubber is a flexible material and does not like to freeze it cracks when it freezes Plac ing 1 4 1 2 piece of cardboard or wood board under each tire will help keep the rubber raised up from a freezing floor DO NOT use a tire dressing on tires such as Armor All or tire cleaning foam as this will make the tires hard and slippery 9 Service all fluids BE a If the brake or clutch fluids haven t been changed in the last two years or 18 000 km 11 000 miles do it now The fluids used In these system are hygroscopic which means that they absorb moisture The contaminated fluid will cause corrosion inside the systems which may give problems when the motorcycle is used next spring Be sure to use the correct fluids and note the warnings and instructions in the service manual If you don t have the experi ence to service these systems c
10. l condense on the bike and then the rust monster is back A specially designed motorcycle cover is made of a mildew resistant material The material is slightly porous so it can breathe amp 2 Change The Oil Ege gt Tip Just like cars a colder winter grade oil will allow your bike to start easier in colder weather If your motorcycle runs ok with a cold winter grade oil 5w30 then changing the oil to this grade will help startup and running in spring Even if the oil is not due for a change byproducts of combustion produce acids in the oil which will harm the inner metal surfaces Warm the engine to its normal operating temperature as warm oil drains much faster and more com pletely While you are at it why not change the filter too Add fresh motorcycle grade oil Remember to dispose of the drained oil and old filter in a responsible manner What to do with the old oil Recycle it Most stores you have pur chased the oil from will take it back free of change to be recycled 3 Add Fuel Stabilizer And Drain Carbs x Tip You only need to drain the carbs if your motorcycle will be stored more than 4 months Otherwise just add fuel Stabilizer to the gas tank run the bike for 10 minutes so it mixes and gets into the carbs Fill the tank with fresh fuel but do not overfill The correct level is when the fuel just touches the bottom of the fill er neck This gives enough room for the fuel to expand without overflowing the tank when t
11. l the friznds and members of Chapter V Merry Christmas and a verg Blessed Mew Year
12. man and W for women Chapter V Gathering When Wednesday December 16 at 6PM Description Chapter V Christmas Dinner Gathering Be gins at 6PM Gathering at 7PM Please bring a dish to pass Sue Wegner will provide the meat We meet at the Titabawwassee township Park Memroial Building at 150 Park St Freeland Mi Chapter V will provide the meat for the dinner Chapter V C lonthly Snanpshot pPecember 2075 Meet and Eat When Sunday December 20 2015 3PM Where China Palace Midland Mi Join us for a get to gether for a nice meal and conversation Happy Birthday Kathy Marshall When Monday December 21 oe NOg7 Christmas Eve Breakfast When Thursday December 24 at 9AM at Krysiaks res taurant Bay City Mi 9AM Join us as we celebrate Christmas with Chapter V2 Please bring a perishable food item to be given to Veteran s Food Pantry of Bay and Sagi naw Counties Chapter v s share of the 50 50 drawing will also be given to the Veteran s food Pantry Merry Christmas When Friday December 25 Chapter V wishes all a very Merry Christmas Have a safe holiday Enjoy family and friends Happy Birthday Sandy Bargeron When Saturday December 26 2015 Happy Birthday Glenn Wegner according to Sue my won derful husband When Wednesday December 30 2015 Happy Birthday Colleen Badour When Thursday December 31 2015 Happy Birthday Renee Allen When Thursday December 31 2015 Happy New Y
13. ontact your dealer he will be happy to assist you If your motorcycle is liquid cooled the coolant requires changing every two years or 24 000 kms 15 000 miles Make sure that the engine is cool enough to rest your hand on it before draining the system and please dispose of the coolant responsibly Coolant antifreeze is available from your dealer and has been developed to provide the correct protection for your motorcycle engine Mixed 50 50 with distilled water will ensure a clean system for the next two years or 24 000 kms 15 000 miles 10 Cover it Now you can cover the bike with the cycle cover and look forward to the first warm day of spring a it Sy eco w ee Happy Birthday Bob Thill When Sunday December 6 2015 Team Staff Meeting When Monday December 7 Where to be determined Happy Anniversary Dick and Ginger Arthur When Wednesday December 9 2015 Happy Birthday JoAnn Luenberger When Thursday December 10 2015 Happy Birthday Val Mutchler Sweterlitsch When Thursday December 10 2015 Happy Anniversary Kim and Sandy Bargeron When Thursday December 10 2015 yf Happy Anniversary Chris and Pam Coughlin ng When Friday December 11 2015 Chapter V Christmas Card Party When Saturday December 12 2015 6PM Description Chapter V s combined Christmas Card Party held at Dennis and Cassie Lange s house Please bring a dish to pass and a gift valued at 10 marked M for
14. ur first Meet and Eat of the season at Backwoods Bar and Grill with more to follow We also have our combined Christmas and Card Party scheduled for December 12 at Dennis and Cassie Lange s Also coming up is the annual Christmas Eve Breakfast co sponsored with Chapter V2 at Krysiaks Restaurant in Bay City on December 24 at 9am Stay tuned for news on Wingless Weekend with the Theme Mardi Gras Should be fun Remember our motto The Chapter that has the Most FUN Hope so see all at our upcoming events i Welcome to Barbs Page December 2015 Goodies Patches and News you can use current inventory is GWRRA GRIFIN PATCH 10 for 20 00 and the 4 for 10 00 or buy a set for 25 00 have several in stock this is the large and small patch for your vest Chapter of the year pins are free and will be available at the May Gathering please get yours and wear it proudly on your vest if you need more than one let me know please Pins I have in stock are as follows Michigan hanger pins 2 00 Chapter V Hanger Bar 2 00 Gwrra Member sense 2008 5 Hanger Bar for year 2 2 00 Hanger Bar for year 5 2 00 High Miles Bar 50 000 2 00 High Miles Bar 100 000 2 00 Bolo Tie Griffin Crest 6 00 Chapter V Pennants 5 00 Chapter V Shirt 15 00 Chapter V Hats 10 00 Did you know you can also order most items direct from the GWRRA Store and pay a little less per item however approx 10 00 or more for ship ping Eff
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