October 2013 Newsletter
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1. SUN 6 AM 2 PM ETOUR 4 to our Chapter Sponsors Get The INSURANCE Coverage You Need Absolute Lowest Down Payment Cycle Auto Home Boat Visit Our Web Site Today www myagencyofcny com M Y Agency FREE OfCNY Ine QUOTES FORMERLY THE DAGGETT AGENCY sat 422 2203 Office 824 N State St Syracuse Park Free In Our Lot2. last scheduled ride to the Grape Festival on September 28th Chris and I were not able to participate in this ride and hope that everyone who did had a great time am still hoping to get some fall scenic riding in before the bike goes into its winter hibernation The Progressive Dinner Ride was held on September 14 Chris and I enjoyed the event very much Thankfully the weather was good enough to be able to ride on two wheels We had 14 people attending Chris and would like to thank Rick and Pam for the great soup and salad Keith and Alice for a delicious main course of lasagna and then Bill and Julie for a wonderful selection of desserts The next ride on our Chapter s schedule was the Ride Out which was held in Lake George on September 20 and 218 Sixteen members of our Chapter attended this ride Rick presented Paul and Suzette Wood the outgoing District Directors with our Chapter s thank you gift at the Ride Out received an email from Paul and Suzette thanking our Chapter for the generous retirement gifts and stating that they meant a lot to them understand that all who participated in the Ride Out had a great time The dinner ride scheduled for September 25th at Twin Trees II went very well We had 20 people attend The restaurant was very accommodating the food was great and everyone had a good time The Christmas Party Committee is meeting this week We hope to make a decision as to the date and location for t
3. GWRRA Region B NY District Chapter D There are no wrong turns only D tours Website www gwrra ny d org OCTOBER 2013 NEWSLETTER CHAPTER D OFFICERS amp STAFF IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES CD Bob amp Chris Makai rmakail0 yahoo com ACD Bill amp Lisa Nickal wnickal tweny rr com Oct 9 Monthly Gathering Euclid amp 6PM dinner TREASURER Bill Downey followed by meeting at 7PM billrpa aol com MEC Trish Thayer Oct 19 Covered Dish Supper Brian amp Laurie pthayer27 gmail com er RIDER ED Rick Reardon O Brien s home at 6PM redwing9 1 rr Qgmail com COY 2013 Jim amp Trish Thayer Oct 23 Dinner Ride Good Golly s 6 30PM ithayer12 Qgmail com TECH DIR TBD CHAPTER D COMMITTEES Newsletter Bill Spencer Advertising Henry Jedra Sunshine Shirley Hammond Patches amp Pins Laurie O Brien ANNIVERSARIES Webmaster Pam Pearson EE NY DISTRICT OFFICERS DD Steve amp Katy Nutting gwrranydd gmail com ADD TBD Oct 16 Ted amp Fran Holz Oct 30 Will amp Sally Williams Dgcorkny aol com DIST TREAS TBD BIRTHDAYS Oct 1 Sharon Jedra Oct 2 Lisa Nickal Oct 4 Sally Williams Oct 11 Pam Pearson Oct 14 John Van Deusen gt Oct 19 Jim Tillotson DASH FOR CASH 2013 Oct 26 Judi Lotito Oct 26 Lind Tillotson 20 pts as of 10 1 13 Oct 28 Duke Barber mr to our Chapter Directors Hi everyone We are beginning to wind down our riding season We had our
4. Joe Hammond 315 699 7979 1990 Goldwing SE 1500 4800 obo Bike is in good shape and has 74 844 miles It has it all i e Cruise control reverse newer tires AM FM Cassette CB Intercom Custom Seat with Back Rest Custom high windshield with vent adjustable air ride rear suspension trailer hitch with wiring Service Manual 2ea Heated Vests 2ea helmets with microphones for Intercoms and much more Contact Glenn Murdock 315 214 5015 mr 4 to our Chapter Sponsors DEEP AASIRIED 607 756 6578 www cnypowersports com ET POWER SPORTS Central New York s source for ERY POWER SPORTS SE Honda Goldwing s Accessories amp Factory trained service technicians Also a dealer for California Trike Kits Side Cars amp Trailers Conveniently located right off of Interstate 81 Via Exit 10 PETOA A to our Chapter Sponsors Reservations Family and Fine Dining ccepted for Homemade Desserts JC Fran z nn Fox s Discount Parts LLC S5 Beer and Wine AA FIG messe iwa Pizza i aes a Parts amp Accessories for Snowmobiles ATV s Motorcycles Watercraft Guy amp Kira Fox Tabatha Babbitt 315 638 0315 Patricia Personius 2788 State Route 49 Visa 3160 Cold Springs Rd Route 370 Baldwinsville NY 13027 West Monroe NY 13167 Mastercard Discover Open dinner Tuesday Sunday 115 668 9484 www foxsdisoount com UPS Delivery ren Raga OPEN DIESEL 24 HRS GAS The Gathering Place G ri S f M i i Where
5. ON UNIVERSITY Fall Riding Well it s getting that time of year when it gets cooler as the sun goes down much earlier now leaves are falling and daylight is getting less and less with each day Thinking about your pre ride and things you may need to take for your ride you may want to pack some extra clothing As we know this time of the year it gets much cooler as the sun goes down If you don t have an extra shirt or heavier pair of gloves you could be in for some not so fun riding if the cold sets into your body causing hypothermia Hypothermia Shivering is your body s automatic defense against cold temperature an attempt to warm itself Constant shivering is a key sign of hypothermia Signs and symptoms of moderate to severe hypothermia include Shivering Clumsiness or lack of coordination Slurred speech or mumbling Stumbling Confusion or difficulty thinking e Poor decision making such as trying to remove warm clothes Drowsiness or very low energy Apathy or lack of concern about one s condition e Progressive loss of consciousness e Weak pulse Slow shallow breathing A person with hypothermia usually isn t aware of his or her condition because the symptoms often begin gradually and because the confused thinking associated with hypothermia prevents self awareness If you encounter any of these signs and or symptoms you need to find a place to stop and warm up If you don t you could e
6. forcement for traffic control and still look like a precision drill team Lisa and were very proud to see such safety and communication within our organization The afternoon was equally exciting As we continued our journey across the Vermont countryside our destination would be the Ticonderoga Ferry Crossing Lake Champlain on a ferry with 22 plus Goldwings and a few cars pulled by a cable was another first With our safe passage and 155 mile journey complete we were treated to a spectacular Bar B Que music and raffles Good food good fun and good friends Can a day of great riding end any better Well the weekend ended just as it had began The rain expected for Sunday s ride home petered out during the night Saturday With the rush of a little cooler air all we needed for the ride home was an extra layer under Our riding jacket and a good breakfast The breakfast put on by the Elks Club was something just short of a Five Star gourmet buffet What a way to end a super District Ride Out 2013 Lisa and will certainly be marking our calendar for 2014 Well done NY Chapter N well done Lisa and do have to offer one sad note as we all said a Good Bye to Paul and Suzette as NY District Directors They will be missed We offer a welcoming smile to our new NY District Directors Steve and Katy Nutting Bill and Lisa Nickal Assistant Chapter Directors 2013 ETOUR chapter Rider Educator GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATI
7. he water ethanol mixture It will burn in your engine but it will burn much leaner and hotter with the potential for serious engine damage as a result So here is the damage ethanol is particularly corrosive to plastics rubber aluminum and fiberglass when compared to straight gasoline If you have a vintage bike with a fiberglass tank and are running E10 gasoline in it the tank is likely swollen and on its way to failure as the ethanol breaks down the fiberglass Many bikes have developed leaks and problems from swollen gaskets and failed rubber hoses and seals all as a result of E10 When E10 is allowed to sit for a long time like storage over winter particularly somewhere where air can get in like a normal vented gas tank the volatile portion of the fuel will eventually evaporate What s left is milky goo This goo eventually hardens into an amber solid mass which then cracks into tiny pieces heading directly into your carburetor to clog jets and cause failures Two stroke engines definitely have problems with E10 ethanol breaks down the lubrication provided by the fuel oil mixture leading to engine seizures So what is the solution Well you can check out the web site http oure gas org to try to find a gas station near you that sells ethanol free gas Hint many boat marinas sell ethanol free gas because with the added moisture in a boating environment E10 plays havoc with boat engines Or you can make your own ethano
8. his event before the next gathering which is scheduled for Wednesday October 9 Hope to see you all there Bob and Chris Makai Chapter Directors mr PA our Assistant Chapter Directors Another First From September 20th to the 22nd Lisa and I attended our first NY District Ride Out hosted by NY Chapter N in Lake George NY This was just another first for Lisa and me this year with NY Chapter D and all of our newfound friends of GWRRA But first and foremost we would like to give a GREAT BIG thank you to Chapter N for a job well done After a late start on Friday afternoon we had a terrific ride thru the Adirondacks and arrived in Lake George to a great welcome from members of Chapter D We unpacked and settled in to our cabin for the evening Bright and early Saturday morning with breakfast on board we all gathered at the designated line up for an organized ride along Lake George over the new Crown Point Bridge into Vermont to Dankin Farms The weather and the colors of Autumn surrounded us for a beautiful ride It was inspiring to see so many riders that two groups had to be organized Our group alone had twenty two bikes I must give credit to our Rider Education Trainers and all our GWRRA Ride Captains and Tail Rides because the education and training showed in earnest as we traveled the countryside It is not an easy task to safely control so many bikes which stretched at least a mile or more without the use of law en
9. l free gas Read the excellent article Removing Ethanol from E10 Fuel by Dave Searle in the December 2012 issue of Motorcycle Consumer News Submitted by Bill Nickal mr to our Membership Enhancement Coordinator As we enter into October are riding days will dwindle down We have had some great rides either individually or as a group this past riding season We had some of our newest members join us at our last dinner ride to Twin Trees 3 Scott amp Dawn Rempel and also Mike amp Betty Goldsworthy We also enjoyed having some of our newest members join us for our Grapefest Ride down to Naples Joining us were Bob amp Valerie Weiss and also Mike amp Betty Goldsworthy It s great seeing these new folks jump right in and take part in our activities There is life beyond gatherings As new names come my way do reach out and invite them to be a part of our family Don t hesitate to pass along the names of potential members to me OR you can also pass along the link that will direct them to the Free 2 Month Trial Membership htto Awww gwrra org freetrial html I don t need you to remind me of my age I have a bladder to do that for me Stephen Fry Thank You Trish Thayer Chapter D MEC FOR SALE FOR SALE 2004 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing 8285 miles 15 900 Partial list of Accessories Chrome Trunk and Saddlebag Lights All Wings Ergo Dually Pegs Fold up CB and Antenna Back Rest Rotor Covers Contact
10. memories are made with family and friends Restaurant INTERSTATE 81 EXIT 33 P O BOX 514 PARISH N Y 13131 com gristmiliparish yahoo DAVE CHAPMAN 315 625 7691 GEN MANAGER Fax 315 625 7368 BRENDA S DINER RT 31 PORT BYRON NY 13140 315 776 5070 NEXT TO BUS GARAGE DAILY HOMEMADE SPECIALS amp DESSERTS FRIENDLY COURTEOUS STAFF WAITING TO SERVE YOU DINER STYLE ATMOSPHERE W RESTAURANT QUALITY FOOD STOP IN WED LOVE TO SERVE YOU BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE 315 668 3861 Full Menu 7 days a week Breakfast Lunch Dinner Daily Specials Children s Menu Take outs available Wednesday Friday 7am 7pm Saturday Sunday 7am 2pm County Route 17 Redfield NY 315 387 3101 TASCONE S WINE GARDEN Mary Tassone General Manager 8113 Dexter Pkwy Phone 315 635 5133 Baldwinsville NY 13027 Fax 315 635 5846 www tassoneswinegarden com CATERING AVAILABLE Specializing in all Banquets Weddings Anniversaries Birthdays Rehearsal Dinners Graduations etc ETOUR 4 to our Chapter Sponsors MORAN MORAN amp DAUPHIN INC DAGGETT AGENCY FINGERLAKES ASSOCIATES 0315 253 99000 WE REPRESENT SEVERAL INSURANCE COMPANIES AND CAN SHOP FOR THI HEST COVERAGE AT THE BREST PRIC CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY i B DER TIT gum OS GMAC AT ET pe TOM GOTSIS 315 776 8494 PORT BYRON DINER HOME STYLE COOKING CORNER OF ROCHESTER ST amp RTE 38 MON SAT 6 AM 8 PM PORT BYRON NY 13140
11. nd up in the hospital and your bike in the body shop and nobody wants that Falling leaves While its fun to ride thru leaves on the road they can be hazardous if they are wet This condition could be like riding on ice The wet leaves on the road or the road with leaves on tt are very very slippery You need to use great caution if you find yourself riding in these conditions Slow down use light braking when coming to a stop remember head and eyes up Straight Square Squeeze while braking left foot down with good footing and in 1st gear with right on the brake We have a few weeks of riding left so Ride Safe amp Smart Think about the above and you will enjoy the end of riding season much more Oh yes REMEMBER gt gt gt gt gt gt gt All The Gear All The Time Need I say more Ride Safe Ride Smart Rick amp Pam Rider Educators Chapter D Check out this link to GWRRA s Motorist Awareness page htto gwrra org regional ridered MAD index html DETOUR gd to our Technical Contributor Ethanol Gas Why is it so Bad Why is Ethanol gasoline the so bad in the world of motorcycling Ethanol is the scourge of owners of motorcycles boats and many other gasoline operated vehicles and implements E10 10 ethanol is pretty much the only available gasoline in most of the country now with a few stations offering ethanol free gas ata much more expensive price mind you And E15 15 ethanol is coming s
12. oon recently approved by the EPA for 2001 and newer cars even though the car manufacturers don t want it and it is not approved for use by any motorcycle manufacturer either You can thank the ethanol lobby for ethanol fuel E15 won t be a problem I ll just select my regular E10 on the pump you may say Well there is a problem the pipes and hose of the fuel pump contain about 3 4 gallon of whatever was last dispensed and that could be E15 3 4 gallon isn t much when you re pumping 15 gallons into your car but when you re only pumping a few gallons into your bike which doesn t like ethanol to begin with 3 4 gallon makes a big difference So what s the problem with ethanol you ask The biggest problem is the separation Like brake fluid ethanol is hygroscopic which means it bonds very easily to water If there is moisture in the air which there always is especially in Central NY the moisture bonds with the ethanol The combination of water and ethanol is heavier than gasoline so it falls to the bottom of the gas tank where the pickup is Let your bike sit for any length of time particularly with a partially full gas tank because the air space left will contain moisture and will expand and contract with heat sucking in more moisture laden air and your tank will have a layer of water ethanol mixture on the bottom This is called phase separation Guess what gets sucked into your engine the next time you start it You guessed it t
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