November Newsletter - GWRRA NY Chapter T
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1. your motorcycle Outside a single white snowflake falls Disbelief falls on your face as another snowflake falls p sms Then you realize another riding year over and it s time to put the bike away for the winter This is aS the time to get in that last few riding days and put our bikes properly away for the winter so they are M ready for the next riding season to start again iy Storing your bike for winter Well it s that time of year again Soon the snow will be falling and the motorcycles will be tucked away for the winter And each spring your dealer s phone will ring off the wall with customers who did not store the of bike properly and now wonder why it won t run Some preparation now will ensure that you are out riding in the spring instead of waiting in the dealer s lineup 1 Location where are you going to put it 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 sunlight can raise the ambient temperature of the storage area which will pro mote condensation when the sun goes down so cover plain glass with some sort of opaque material Also cover your bike with a specially de2. News Letter Fa Checkout the Latest News from the N Y District http gwrra ny org news htm amp GWRRA National s News Letters http gwrra org enewsletters html E aang E i 4 Cash P Points As of 10 24 15 Z We have 17 points 3 SEESLESEESLESESSLSSS DIRECTOR of GWRRA Ray amp Sandi Garris Rider Education Director Tony Van Schaick Region B Directors Tom amp Renee Wasluck Region B Educator Al amp Vicki Stahl NEW YORK DISTRICT STAFF District Director Steve amp Katy Nutting Asst District Directors Eastern Gary amp Donna Cork Western Shawn amp Dawn Hayes District Educators John amp Pam Van Deusen District Leadership Trainer Shawn amp Dawn Hayes District MAD Coordinators TBA District Choy Coordinators Pete amp Marielle St Amour District Couple of the Year Vacant District MEC Pete amp Marielle St Amour District Public Relations Linda Waterman District Treasurer Eileen Guile Newsletter Editor Phil amp Tammy Coons District Webmaster Clark amp Linda Clemens NY District Facebook page https www facebook com nygwrra Avicolli s Pizza Excellent Food Casual Atmosphere 315 245 4100 Pete amp Melissa Mannino Owners 78 Main St Camden NY 13316 GWRRA NY Chapter T November 2015 Newsletter http www gwrra ny t org Chapter T meets at the Vienna Corners on the corner of Rt 13 and Rt 49 on the
3. gets their picture posted on the district website for the entire year Thursday Evening Ice Cream Social amp 50 50 Friday amp Saturday Hospitality Room amp Seminars Friday Afternoon MD District COY Selection Friday Evening Hoedown Throwdown Dance amp 50 50 Saturday Afternoon Chapter Wii Bowling Matchbox Race Games and Rider Ed Raffle Saturday Evening Banquet Grand Prize raffle amp 50 50 Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel 10100 Coastal Highway Ocean City Maryland 21842 The Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is Ocean City s finest full service hotel located on the beach Amenities include room service bellman live entertainment on Friday and Saturday night an oceanfront restaurant amp nightclub indoor pool spa fitness facility and a Saturday Sunday brunch In room amenities include high speed Internet access luxury ocean view microwave refrigerator and safe Luxury 1 2 amp 3 bedroom oceanfront condos are available through the reservations desk and located immediately adjacent to the hotel Call before December 16 2015 to reserve your room 1 800 638 2100 Mention GWRRA MD District WinterThing Event amp receive the special WinterThing rates below Arrive early stay late Event rates are applicable 2 days before and 2 days after the event based upon availability of rooms Double Double 79 00 One BR Condo a 99 00 Executive King 99 00 Two BR Condo 139 00 Studio King 109 00 Three BR
4. s den swerve may move your vehicle into oncoming traffic into a lane with high speed traffic traveling in the same direction or onto an unstable shoulder That said if you are unable to avoid an object by braking swerving might be your only option While in a hard swerve Centrifugal force will shift the center of mass of your trike laterally toward the arc of the curve and could cause your trike to spin or worse to flip By applying your brakes only after return ing to a straight line of travel and with your handlebars straightened you will reduce this lateral momentum Breaking in turns and corners As stated in the general rules above square up your trike and han dlebars before applying your brakes It is vitally important when hard y braking is required that the trike be squared up and straightened This e will provide the quickest stop a 8262 State Route 13 Blossvale NY 13308 A second method is to gradually apply both brakes as the trike 315 820 4053 Custard Creations Marc amp Sandy Soule 3 General Construction will do it all inside or out 4 f 0X z D R A 3 r p POLE BARNS DECKS additions concrete roofing siding remolding ect paul cox 315 794 0854 Stitch MN it Custom Embroidery wars TP Paul Valerio POLOS TEES JACKETS 1013 Marina Dr Ve Blossvale NY 13308 QF amp MORE gt 315 813 5041 stitchnit tweny rr com Squ
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6. eyes up e Square the handlebars e Brake firmly and progressively to avoid wheel lockup e With only minor exceptions both brakes should be used simultaneously Gently applying the rear brake only may be appropriate to control speed when making slow speed maneuvers and when on downgrades and for unsta ble road surfaces such as gravel sand snow etc e f you experience a front wheel skid while in a turn or curve your trike will attempt to travel in a straight line If this occurs straighten the handlebars and ease up on the brake to regain traction If you keep your handlebars turned and regain traction the sudden Increase in centrifugal force toward the out side of the turn or curve could cause a rollover lf you experience a rear wheel skid steer into the skid as you would In a car and ease off of the rear brakes until you regain traction Hydroplaning Hydroplaning results when your tires lose contact with the road This often occurs in rainy conditions and can be exacerbated by oily residue left on many road surfaces When you sense that your trike is hydroplaning gently let off on the throttle and allow the vehicle to slow down until the tires reestablish their grip on the road surface and THEN apply your brakes Attempting to adjust your path of travel by steering or applying 4 your brakes while hydroplaning could send you into a spin Swerving A hard swerve should be the maneuver of last resort A sharp or sud
7. fourth Thursday of the month Join us for a bite to eat 6PM with the meeting to follow at 7PM Chapter T Staff Chapter T Director Ted amp Janice Zamorski edZamorski gmail com Asst Director Linda Clemens 315 762 4339 lmcleme gmail com Treasurer Jack amp Joan Bisgrove 315 339 2452 bisgrove tweny rr com Ride Educator Jim Thayer jthayer12 gmail com Tech advisor Lester Bennett sawhorse tweny rr com Newsletter editor Jim amp Trish Thayer jthayer12 gmail com 2015 Chapter Couple Jim amp Trish Thayer MEC Linda Clemens 315 762 4339 lmcleme gmail com Recording Secretary Sally Williams salandwill hotmail com Sunshine Coordinator MaryAnn Bennett 315 339 4344 sawhorse twcny rr com Webmaster Clark Clemens cwcleme tweny rr com Ride Coordinators Jack Bisgrove amp Bill Sweatman Photographer Dan Brown Au9411 verizon net KERARARARARAR ARES Birthdays 2 Sharon Learned 5 Kathy DeGroff 10 Bonnie Klossner 14 64 Ken Sweatman 22 Laina Sweatman Nov 27 Linda Fletcher Anniversaries Nov 7 Frank amp Shirley Beckler amp Nov 19 1961 Al amp Linda Yerdon R Congratulations to All R x HS BERS Monthly Gathering 50 50 Winner Janice Zamorski a R x x ae ast wat nit ae ae ae ae x x x We Did it Chapter T s Director s n Friday October 16 Jim Trish Jack Janice amp I attended Chapter N s meeting to secure the Traveling
8. with the plastic cov ers Recheck all fluid levels and turn on the fuel Check for any thing wrong on the motorcycle cracked tires broken parts plastic leaking oil Set the tire pressures back to riding specs and you are ready to fire up Serving the Community Since 1972 MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 11 A M 10 P M CLOSED SUNDAY little rusty and the road surfaces will have changed a bit since the last Reservations Welcome As you don your riding gear remember that your riding skills will be a Phone 315 336 9974 Fax 315 334 9029 301 South James Street Rome NY 13440 www vesciosfranklinhotel com ride so go carefully Sand salt deposits on the edge of the road and especially at corners may be hazardous ake Sun Mon Tue Wed 13413 315 792 7760 4 Garin i 7i A os goaa PARNY RLY JA CONDERS Se 1208 Miia t St Sylvan Beach CASUAL WATERFRON A 9 CANAL STREET SYLVAN BEACH Thu Fri Sat 5 Dinner Ride Gone Coastal Lee Center NY 19 Chapter T Gathering at the Vienna Corners Dinner 6 00 pm Meeting 7 00 pm 12 Chapter T s Christmas Party 6 00pm at Franklin Hotel Rome NY Christmas To ALL nterThin 2016 presents boys amp Cowste January 7 9 Maryland District invites you to come dressed in your best Hoedown attire The costume contest Friday evening will be judged during the dance on creativity uniqueness and a sense of elegance Winner takes home 50 prize and
9. 00 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 experience to service these systems contact 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 responsi bly Coolant antifreeze is available from your dealer and has iY 0 been developed to provide the correct protection for your motor e cycle engine Mixed 50 50 with distilled water will ensure a F l Hi t clean system for the next two years or 24 000 kms 15 000 Tan tT O E miles 10 Cover it The Original Neighborhood Restaurant Now you can cover the bike with the cycle cover and look for ward to the first warm day of spring Back On The Road Before you head out onto the highway there are a couple of things to do First remove the cover and put it where you can find it again Talking of finding things locate the charged bat tery and reinstall it connecting the positive cable red before the negative and covering the terminals
10. 315563 6510 5 i Call for Takeouts No Reservgtidns 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 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 exam ple 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 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 apply in
11. NTION Holiday Inn 1 Pureland IMi Dr Swedesboro NJ 08085 Room Rates 99 00 and includes breakfast The theme will be Mardi Gras iG Rally registration is 54 00 The hotel is right off I 295 in NJ across OTe Oe venue ee 7 Try one of our wood fired brick oven pizzas Sept 1 4 2016 GWRRA Wing Ding 38 MetraPark Billings 1 Montana For information call Member Services at 800 843 9460 or 1 Pizza and Wings Weekend Specials visit wing ding org xx Lunch and Dinner Prime Rib every i Saturday Ni Happy Thanksgiving ae ict A 5 A a Homemade Pasta Appetizers Sandwiches Desserts ye ee Aw on DiCastro s 615 Erie Blvd W Rome 315 336 0671 DELIVERY 2 Ride Safe amp Offer More Visibility Ted and Janice GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION a m J hayer NY T Rider Education Page ON 7 Educator IT S ALL ABOUT TRACTION BY CHUCK AND LESLIE DONALDSON AZ R TRIKE COORDINATORS Traction is the amount of grip that your tires have on the road surface Three factors affect traction side force when in a turn or curve driving force of the engine and braking All of these factors are Interrelated Using too much of any one individually or in any combination can result in a loss of traction and along with it loss of control of your trike Before we discus the how to and when to of braking your trike in different scenarios here are some general rules to follow e Look straight ahead with your
12. Plaque This is Corner the fifth time that Chapter T has captured this Even though it may be short lived I am very proud that we were able to do this at this time We sure had a crowd of 42 people adorn our meeting and want to thank everyone which of course included our members members of Chapter D and Chapter K for being part of our night We would also like to send a shout out to the Vienna Caf for their great food and out standing service Let us not forget that November of course is a month of Thanksgiv ing As the Chapter Director I want to give a big thank you to the Chap ter T dedicated Leadership Team for their time and effort to the mem bership The Chapter T staff listed on this Newsletter is the backbone to the success of our Chapter They are always there to go the extra mile to add a fresh creative twist to our get togethers I would also like to give thanks to the entire membership who supports our 50 50 Chapter T would like to thank all of our sponsors and we wish them the best throughout the upcoming Holidays and the remainder of the year Our members and their friends are encouraged to frequent your establishments and spread the word Happy Thanksgiving to all Chapter T members their families our spon sheer Len Robert J Griffin Ill sors and fellow GWRRA members throughout the organization So Owner Chef On November 1 it is time to fall back in time that is go back to E
13. ares Again make sure the handlebars are straightened before applying final maximum brake pressure As with braking while swerving braking in a turn or curve causes increased centrifugal force This in turn can shift more of the center of mass of your trike to ward the arc of the curve If you brake hard enough to cause front wheel lockup a skid and then regain traction the trike will immedi ately try to change direction which could result in a crash Braking is another learned skill so practice practice practice Attend Parking Lot Practices Practice Field Days and Trike Rider Courses In your area They are a great opportunity to become safer riders Dan s Auto Service Danny Daniels Marc Daniels Motorcycle Inspections 9322 Taberg Florence Rd Taberg NY 13471 315 337 7090 dansautosvc verizon net TRY POWER hk i wa f a s lt Honda Goldwing s Accessories amp Factory trained service technicians v DELAHUNTS Towing 8 UNIS LLC Jump Starts gt Winch Outs Tire Changes Lockouts Motorcycle amp Snowmobile Recovery Available 24 7 315 723 426 9353 River Road Marcy New York 13403 amp 505 Lawrenc St Rome New York 13440 Central New York s source for Also a dealer for California Trike Kits Side Cars amp Trailers wi NTER S TORAGE S oT E CH CORN ER with Lester Bennett amp Dave Secor Total Motorcycle s 10 Step Guide to Winterizing SA So StS StSt Shh SSS SES SS hhh hh
14. astern Standard Time For most of us it s time to replace our two wheels for four wheels Looking ahead Bob Brown of Chapter N will be working with John Van Deusen to schedule a Trike Course or Advanced Riders course in April John has also said he will be hosting a RCICP Rider Course Instructor Certifica tion Program in Syracuse this Spring l l F Find More information to follow as we receive it uf Facebook 315 533 7229 Some important dates oh koa Garko NY tose Nov 19 Chapter T meeting Vienna Caf January 8 10 2016 Maryland District Cowboys and Cowgirls Winter Thing 2016 Clarion Re sort Fontainebleau Hotel 10100 Coastal Highway Ocean City Maryland For more information http www gwrra md district org index_files WinterThing htm January 16 2016 N Y District Meeting Syracuse NY more information to follow January 17 2016 WINGERS N WAVES Cruise sponsored by the GWRRA Georgia District The cruise consists of 7 days and 6 nights of WOW The cruise is open to all Chapters family and friends The event is not affiliated with the GWRRA National For information visit www wingersnwaves com or call 386 299 7535 June 7 11 2016 Americade Lake George July 21 23 2016 GWRRA New England Districts Rally in the Valley Fireside Inn 25 Airport Rd West Lebanon NH 03784 Registration is 55 for members and 50 for Life members More in formation to come E Aug 4 6 2016 GWRRA NY NJ BI STATE CONVE
15. el stabilizer to the gas tank run the bike for 10 min utes 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 filler neck This gives enough room for the fuel to expand without overflowing the tank when temperature rises Shut off the fuel petcock and drain the carburetors and the fuel lines Add winter izing fuel conditioner to prevent the fuel from going stale and help prevent moisture accumulation Stale fuel occurs when aromatics the lighter additives evaporate leav ing a thicker sour smelling liquid If left long enough it will turn into a gum plug ging the jets and passages inside your carbs 4 Lube the cylinder s Tip You only need to do this if your motorcycle will be stored a very long time 6 months or more poke 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 period 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 E eee the engine or else you may refill the drained carbs Also ground the ignition leads to eee 7 r A 2 i 12 Main Street Oneida New York 13421
16. g 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 the 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 moisture off 8 Tires Check both front and rear tires with your air pressure gauge Make sure each tire is properly inflated to the maximum 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 Placing 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 If the brake or clutch fluids haven t been changed in the last two years or 18 0
17. signed 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 will 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 2 Change The Oil 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 Sw30 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 E A OR a a pletely ee he as 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 purchased the oil from will take it back free of change to be recycled 3 Add Fuel Stabilizer And Drain Carbs Tip You only need to drain the carbs if your motorcycle will be stored more than 4 months Otherwise just add fu
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