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1 PHOTO PAGE Heading NOW IT S BYE BYE FROM HIM AND BYE BYE FROM ME - HOPE YOU LIKED IT! CHAPTER NEWS EDITED BY: THE WOODSIDE CHAPTER SPRING 2006

ANDY COE DIRECTOR & WEBMASTER director@stlegerhog.org.uk webmaster@stlegerhog.org.uk LYNDA & DUNCAN EDITORS editor@stlegerhog.org.uk PRIMARY OFFICERS BAZ EVANS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR assist@stlegerhog.

org.uk membership@stlegerhog.org.uk ANTHONY DOVE- O'HARA HISTORIAN history@stlegerhog.org.uk HOG MEMBERSHIP It is mandatory to be a current HOG member in order to be a chapter member.

The Views expressed in this news letter are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the editor, St Leger HOG officers, HOG, Harley Davidson Motor Company, their agents and dealers or

The website provides a convenient easy way to communicate with our members and via the forum gives a means for members to communicate with each other.

uk this gives the area of the site that is available to anyone who has access to the internet.

contact details and entry to the member s only section. On entering the members only section you will go to the chapter forum.

In order to use this facility you will need to register; this requires that you provide a name that you wish to be known as on the forum, a password that you can remember, your real name, your HOG

You will also be asked to copy a word that is presented to you as a security question, if you can t read it try loading a different code until you find one that you can read and please note they are

When we have verified that you are a chapter member we will then give you full access, please take part in the different discussions and keep a watch on what is happening, it is the best way for

2 ANDY COE DIRECTOR & WEBMASTER LYNDA & DUNCAN EDITORS PRIMARY OFFICERS BAZ EVANS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MARK DODSON TREASURER & ACTIVITIES OFFICER DISCRETIONARY OFFICERS SUE O'GRADY LOH ROBERT BRIGS PHOTOGRAPHER TOM CARTER SECRETARY & MEMBERSHIP OFFICER ANTHONY DOVE- O'HARA HISTORIAN HOG MEMBERSHIP It is mandatory to be a current HOG member in order to be a chapter member. If you let your HOG membership lapse your chapter membership becomes invalid and you are no longer entitled to discount at the dealership. The Views expressed in this news letter are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the editor, St Leger HOG officers, HOG, Harley Davidson Motor Company, their agents and dealers or St Leger Harley-Davidson. None of the contents may be reproduced without the permission of the author. WEB SITE It has come to our attention that many of you are having problems accessing our website. The website provides a convenient easy way to communicate with our members and via the forum gives a means for members to communicate with each other. We have tried to make the site as user friendly as possible and we try to respond to feedback to make it better and better as time goes on. To start off with you will need to go to this gives the area of the site that is available to anyone who has access to the internet. In this area you can get information about all the events that are occurring for the year, links to other UK Chapter websites, forms to join HOG and our chapter, a link to the dealer s website, contact details and entry to the member s only section. On entering the members only section you will go to the chapter forum. This is an area where members can read messages from other members, find the latest news and also post there own comments for others to see. In order to use this facility you will need to register; this requires that you provide a name that you wish to be known as on the forum, a password that you can remember, your real name, your HOG number, your address and your chapter number. You will also be asked to copy a word that is presented to you as a security question, if you can t read it try loading a different code until you find one that you can read and please note they are case sensitive. Other personal details are optional. When you have registered you will be able to view the different sections of the forum but not be able to put your own posts. When we have verified that you are a chapter member we will then give you full access, please take part in the different discussions and keep a watch on what is happening, it is the best way for members to keep in contact and for us to inform you of any news or changes to scheduled events and ride outs. Also as a registered forum user you will have access to the gallery which has photos from the last few years rides, ride out reports, chapter meeting minutes and downloadable copies of all the news letters. There is also a very good joke section, a for sale and wanted section and a technical section. Please use the website and the forum it is the best way to find out the latest up-to-date information. Many addresses supplied on the form when you joined the chapter don t appear to be valid addresses. If you haven t received an from us and you have an address could you please send an to webmaster@stlegerhog.org.uk with your name so that we can update our records. Also if you are having any problems getting on to the site or using it please either us or phone so that I can talk you through the process. Happy surfing StLegerHOG web team

As it turned out we stayed dry and it was reasonably mild so it was a good start for the coming year.

We now need some enthusiastic volunteers to provide the manpower we need to ensue that we have a smooth event and that no one chapter member is left with masses of work over the weekend.

Although a spanner was thrown into the works at the last minute other members took up the mantle and along with Billy s band who provided a couple of hours of excellent music, turned the night in to

3 Caption competition - Winner gets a free newsletter next time! 1 2 Directors report And so it starts. 19 bikes turned out to the first official ride of the season, although the destination was altered in view of the weather forecast. As it turned out we stayed dry and it was reasonably mild so it was a good start for the coming year. May and the Iron Horse rally is fast approaching, the bands are booked, merchandise ordered, ride out route planed and vendors contacted. We now need some enthusiastic volunteers to provide the manpower we need to ensue that we have a smooth event and that no one chapter member is left with masses of work over the weekend. If you feel you can contribute please contact Dodders to offer your support. Thank you to all of those that turned up and supported the social night earlier this month. Although a spanner was thrown into the works at the last minute other members took up the mantle and along with Billy s band who provided a couple of hours of excellent music, turned the night in to memorable success raising 150 towards the expenditure of the rally. There are plenty of events on the horizon to keep you entertained over the coming months. The Chapter Open Day similar to the one organised last autumn will take place on 22 nd April at the dealership so make sure you come to support this. There will be similar games to last time, a ride in bike show, music, raffle and food. Hopefully we will make a profit this time. As a lot of you will know Tom is now employed at the dealers as their new salesman. This will be a great benefit to the chapter because well as being the chapter secretary he will also be performing the function of dealer rep. This should give us a closer tie into the dealers with greater understanding of what we both expect from each other. So if you want a new bike go and see Tom, support fellow chapter members. I hope to be seeing you out either on one of the ride outs or at one of the forthcoming events. Have Fun Ride Safe Andy Coe Chapter Director. Post suggestions on the forum or hand in to Tom at the shop The design for the rally pin has arrived. The rally T-shirts will be a similar design.

CHAPTER CHARITY For anyone who missed Janet s excellent talk at the chapter meeting, here is a short article about the special school we are supporting: SANDALL WOOD SCHOOL Thanks to HGM for the

Sometimes you get about 100yds before it conked out, sometimes even further...ah the joys of owning a Harley. Sandall Wood School is a community special school for pupils aged between 3 and 19 years.

As the only school of its type within the Authority, the school s population is drawn from all areas of Doncaster.

4 CHAPTER CHARITY For anyone who missed Janet s excellent talk at the chapter meeting, here is a short article about the special school we are supporting: SANDALL WOOD SCHOOL Thanks to HGM for the following contribution: I have dug up this pic of my first ever Harley. It was a 1980 Lowrider which I purchased in about 1984, reg. no. SRK182W. It had a mind of it's own. Sometimes you get about 100yds before it conked out, sometimes even further...ah the joys of owning a Harley. Sandall Wood School is a community special school for pupils aged between 3 and 19 years. It is designated for young people with physical disabilities and/or significant medical difficulties and as such, has purpose built facilities. As the only school of its type within the Authority, the school s population is drawn from all areas of Doncaster. Our aim is to enable every pupil, whatever their age or ability, to develop their maximum potential. We aim to create a lively, stimulating, supportive environment which has a wide range of up to date resources. Our pupils benefit greatly from a variety of specialised equipment which is often very expensive. Whilst the school budget covers essential items, extra funds help us to buy additional resources to improve the opportunities we can offer our pupils. My name is Chloe, I am six years old. At school I really enjoy music and splashing around in the pool. I use my eyes to show that I am listening What do I ride now...sore subject having just parted company with the custom Fatboy this week. Who would I like to run over and why? Good question, but I do not think I dislike anyone that much to dirty the tread of my tyres. The best event I have ever attended is Faaker See in Austria. I do not think any rally can beat it -- just ask anyone who's been. In this country, sort of, Thunder in the Glens in Aviemore is good with one of the best rides ever. Ace cafe is on the t-junction at Drobollach, Faaker See, where you can eat apple strudel with cream and pass the time of day watching thousands of Harleys pass by on their way around Faaker See. ( Get there early ). When we have music I get really excited and help when we have all the instruments out. At home time I tell my mummy what I have been doing at school by pressing my communication aid, it s called a Big Mac. My best technical tip is to take a few useful tools with you -- at least you look like you know what you are doing if you've got a spanner in your hand. Jokes -- Steve Webb -- ooh, I am a bitch. Please send you own reader s rides to: editor@stlegerhog.org.uk, for inclusion in the next edition if there is one!

5 SENILE DEMENTIA TEST It is quite a worrying fact that many Harley riders are born again bikers, and many past retirement age. Please try the following test to make sure YOU haven t got senile dementia Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's important that we keep mentally alert. The saying; "If you don't use it, you will lose it," also applies to the brain, so...below is a very private way to gauge your loss or nonloss of intelligence. Take the following test and determine if you are losing it or are still "with it.": OK, relax, clear your mind and... begin. 1. What do you put in a toaster? Answer: "bread." If you said "toast," give up now and go do something else. Try not to hurt yourself. If you said, "bread," go to Question Say "silk" five times. Now spell "silk." What do cows drink? Answer: Cows drink water. If you said "milk," please do not attempt the next question. Your brain is obviously over stressed and may even overheat. It may be that you need to content yourself with reading something more appropriate, such as Children's World." If you said "water," proceed to question 3 3. If a red house is made from red bricks, and a blue house is made from blue bricks, and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from? Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said, "green bricks," what the devil are you still doing reading these questions????? If you said "glass," then go on to Question Twenty years ago, a plane was flying at 20,000 feet over Germany. If you recall, Germany at the time was politically divided into West Germany and East Germany. Anyway, during the flight, TWO of the engines failed. The pilot, realizing that the last remaining engine is also failing, decides on a crash landing procedure. Unfortunately the third engine fails before he has time to attempt an emergency landing, and the plane crashes smack in the middle of "no man's land" between East Germany and West Germany. Where would you bury the survivors?... in East Germany or West Germany or in "no man's land"? Answer: You don't, of course, bury survivors. If you said ANYTHING else, you are a real dunce and you must NEVER try to rescue anyone from a plane crash. Your efforts would not be appreciated If you said, "Don't bury the survivors," proceed to the next question. 5. If the hour hand on a clock moves 1/60 of a degree every minute how many degrees will the hour hand move in one hour? Answer: One degree. If you said, "360 degrees" or anything other than "one degree," you are to be congratulated on getting this far, but you are obviously out of your league. Turn in your pencil, and exit the room. Everyone else proceed to the final question. 6. Without using a calculator -- You are driving a bus from London to Milford Haven in Wales. In London, 17 people get on the bus. In Reading, six people get off the bus, and nine people get on. In Swindon, two people get off and four get on. In Cardiff, 11 people get off and 16 people get on. In Swansea, three people get off and five people get on. In Carmathen, six people get off and three get on. You then arrive at Milford Haven. What was the name of the bus driver? Answer: Don't you remember? It was YOU!! Now pass this along to all your "friends" and hope they do better than you did! HOT OFF THE PRESS: IMMINENT CHAPTER EVENTS WHICH NEED YOUR SUPPORT LADIES NIGHT - 11TH APRIL TO INCLUDE: BEAUTY THERAPY - HOLISTIC THERAPY - REFLEXOLOGY - INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE - FACIALS TALKS ABOUT: BOTOX - PERMANENT MAKE UP JENNY WALKER - DISPLAY OF HERMOSA SHOES, HANDBAGS, JEWELLERY, ETC (NO HELMETS) BERNIE MACEY ADVICE ON LEARNING TO RIDE RAFFLE IN AID OF SANDALL WOOD SCHOOL FREE REFRESHMENTS CHAPTER OPEN DAY - 22ND APRIL 2006 SLOW RACE - TIME TRIAL - LOUDEST BIKE CONTEST - RIDE IN BIKE COMPETITION BAND/DJ - GOURMET FOOD - AND MUCH MORE! THESE EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT ST LEGER HARLEY DAVIDSON TEL: FOR MORE DETAILS

6 EDITORIAL We hope you ve enjoyed reading our first newsletter. As you may know, we only took the job to get some badges for our leathers! We have included a pull out section showing various rides and events for you to stick up on your notice boards. We are desperate for articles, ideas etc, as we don t have many of our own! Thanks for the following contributors this edition: Keith Mick We aren t revealing surnames, to prevent repercussions! Lynda View from the Woodside The new riding season is upon us, and like nature, in Spring St Leger has lots of new growth. There are new chapter officers, Baz, Dodders and Tom. Formal ride outs, with Dave Wright and the road captains, have started, and a whole host of new bikes have arrived. This year will see many new members joining the chapter, and if you are one, welcome to the jungle! Other members have moved on and the retiring chapter officers are thanked for their contribution. We wish all those have moved on safe riding wherever they ride. The shop has new staff members in Tom buy the f***in bike Carter and Steve Wobbly Webb. Burt has moved on to the Geordie chapter, and we re missing him already. The St Leger Iron Horse Rally is new for the Spring Season and just around the corner in May (see full page advert). We are working on new ideas for this newsletter and need your feedback! So it s on with the show - please check out the new features with Dr.Keith and HGM (Mick) contributing to the new look newsletter. We ve included a pull out section with rides and rallies. Ride safe and have loads of fun. Duncan GOT A PROBLEM? CALL DOCTOR KEITH He s here to sort out all your riding problems. Just lately I ve been approached by several among us with various riding problems here are just a few examples. Q. Dear Doctor Keith. I m experiencing problems when riding in the wet, in particular with a loss of grip, could this be due to the type of rubber I m using? A. Dear anonymous, yes you ve hit the nail on the head. Whilst we all like riding on slicks and experiencing greater feel and feed back, as conditions become more moist, more rubber is required to keep things safe this does mean however you will lose some feel. But on the up side you will be able to ride for longer. When things get very wet you will require even more grip to get a good response so a good tread pattern is essential, I find a good ribbed rubber often gives a positive feedback. Safe Riding, Doctor Keith Q. Doctor Keith, please help I m having problems. It occurs when group riding, whilst riding in staggered formation the other day I noticed a vibration followed by a throbbing (I think from my big end) eventually things got even worse and everything started to shudder and I noticed a large fluid leak was running down my leathers. Can you help? A. Dear troubled of Doncaster St. Leger do not worry, this is a common occurrence amongst new riders, and I myself suffered this phenomenon in the early days. The Chapter has a high percentage of female riders so in future try riding behind one of our male colleagues, this should sort it out. If after trying this, the problem persists please don t ride behind me or better still join another Chapter. Clean Riding, Doctor Keith. Q. Doctor Keith, whilst in conversation with some other chapter members the topic of counter steering cropped up, but I m confused I never know whether I should be pushing or pulling I m not even sure which way I m leaning can you help? A. Listen Pal, I m here to sort out riding problems not to offer counselling, now sod off to another chapter. Ride With Somebody Else, Doctor Keith. P.S. Send me a list of the other like you, they can sod off too. Q. Doctor Keith, I m a female 1200 Sportster rider and every time I ride above 80 mph I seem to be getting a wet seat, do you think it could be a problem with the gel padding? Can you help? A. Dear anonymous badasss 1200 Sportster rider this is not really my field of expertise, but have you ever considered riding a softtail? Failing this try having a word with wigjob who may be able to advise you on the use of incontinent knickers? Ride Dry, Doctor Keith.

Lincolnshire Cruiser Nights 2006 Events Coordinator Graham 01724 763795 Meet Edenthorpe Tesco s at 6:30pm except where noted.

7 Lincolnshire Cruiser Nights 2006 Events Coordinator Graham Meet Edenthorpe Tesco s at 6:30pm except where noted. April 12 Sturton By Stow Red Lion Caister The Talbot North Wheatley Sun Inn May 03 Redbourne Red Lion West Stockwith Waterfront Torksey Castle Inn Crowle White Hart Barton Old Mill June 07 Nettleton ( B1205 ) Nettleton Lodge Gainsborough Harley Day 8 Jolly Brewers 10am South Ferriby Hope and Anchor Scotton ( off A159 ) 3 Horse Shoes East Kirby Aviation Centre 8pm Lancaster Bomber Startup July 05 Gainsborough Trent Port Scunthorpe BIGGEST Glanford Park Brandy Wharfe Cider Centre Butterwick Dog and Gun Aug 02 Tealby Kings Head Torksey White Swan Keadby Barge Inn Normanby-by-Spital (A15) Glass in Bottle Burton Stather Ferry Boat Sept 06 Epworth Mowbray Arms Willoughton Stirrup Inn Keadby Barge Inn Crowle White Hart At BAINLANDS COUNTRY PARK, WOODHALL SPA, LINCOLNSHIRE 12,13, AND 14, MAY 2006 RALLY TICKETS 20 (Inclusive of Rally Pack, T shirt etc) QUALITY CARAVAN ACCOMODATION 20 PER PERSON PER NIGHT CAMPING AVAILABLE ( exc. power inc. power) PER TENT OFF- SITE ACCOMODATION ALSO AVAILABLE DETAILS IN THE SHOP COMEDY WITH - MATT BLACK (Ex Sandy Balls) MUSIC FROM - SLINKY PEACH one of Doncaster premier bands DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS Acoustic Bluegrass/Irish MAGNIFICENT 7 Rock in the best tradition Also: Saturday procession ride to Skegness sea front plus entertainment. Other ride outs, trade stalls, tattooist, daily entertainment (slow race etc) ON SITE 24/7 SECURITY Please ring Mark on for bookings/details or ask in the Dealership for further information

8 ST LEGER HOG CALENDAR 2006 March 20th Chapter Meeting at the Barley Mow Mattersey March 26th ride to Clumber Park, Edwinstowe and Matlock April 2nd ride to Howden, York and Sherburn April 9th ride to American Burger Bar April 16th Easter Sunday Club Ride to Peak District April 17th Chapter Meeting at the Barley Mow in Mattersey April 23rd ride to Bridlington April 27th to 30th Cider Rally at Weston Super Mare April 30th ride to be announced May 7th ride to Holmfirth, Stockport and Trading Post May 12th 13th and 14th St Leger s Iron Horse Rally at Woodhall Spa May 15th Chapter Meeting at the Barley Mow in Mattersey May 21st ride to Whitby May 28th bank holiday ride to Cleethorpes June 4th ride to Buxton and the Cat in the Fiddle June 11th ride to Malham and Hawes June 18th Chapter ride to Bridge Inn and Derwent Valley Visitors Center June 19th Chapter Meeting at the Barley Mow in Mattersey June 22nd to June 25th European HOG Rally at Killarney Ireland July 2nd ride to Boston July 7th 8th and 9th Americana festival at Newark July 9th ride to Ripon and Thirsk July 14th 15th and 16th Leather Britches Rally at Fenny Bentley July 16th ride with Leather Britches July 17th Chapter Meeting at the Barley Mow in Mattersey July 23rd Club ride to Weardale July 30th ride to Skegness August 6th ride with Peak Riders to Yorkshire Dales August 12th and 13th Anthony s tour of Snowdonia and Campout August 13th ride to Matlock August 20th club ride to Blakey Ridge August 21st Chapter Meeting at the Barley Mow in Mattersey August 25th to 27th Thunder in the Glen rally at Aviemore August 27th Mattersey Raft Race September 3rd ride to Grassington September 10th ride to Trent Bridge and Gunthorpe September 17th Club ride to Lincolnshire Wolds September 18thChapter Meeting at the Barley Mow in Mattersey September 24th ride to Helmsley October 1st ride to Howarth October 8th ride to Cleethorpes October 15th Club Ride Ending at Mattersey Pub for Lunch October 16thChapter Meeting at the Barley Mow in Mattersey November 20thChapter Meeting at the Barley Mow in Mattersey December 18thChapter Meeting at the Barley Mow in Mattersey HOG EVENTS TH APRIL 1 ST MAY CIDER RALLY, WESTON SUPER MARE - TINA HOLDEN TH 14 TH MAY ST LEGER IRON HORSE RALLY - MARK DODSON TH 14 TH MAY NEW FOREST SPRING FEVER - DON T MISS OUR RALLY 26 TH 28 TH MAY 2006 GATHERING, AYR RACECOURSE TH 30 TH MAY FUN N SUN, MONTE GORDO - PEAK RIDERS ARE GOING 16 TH 18 TH JUNE DEVA LEGION, CHESTER RUGBY CLUB - ADE NICHOLSON ND 25 TH JUNE 15 TH HOG RALLY, KILLARNEY, IRELAND - ST LEGER GOING TO THIS 14 TH 17 TH JULY HOG AROUND THE HARD ROCKS - TBA 14 TH 16 TH JULY LEATHERBRITCHES, ASHBOURNE - TBA 14 TH 16 TH JULY SPIRES & SQUIRES, TOWCESTER ST 23 RD JULY III RIVERS RALLY, HARPENDEN R C - MARTYN COOTE ND 23 RD JULY HOG ON THE HUMBER, BEVERLEY RACECOURSE 28 TH 29 TH JULY SWANAGE CARNIVAL - LES WILLIAMS TH 6 TH AUGUST 3 RD ANNUAL SOUTH OF ENGLAND RALLY TH 14 TH AUGUST ODD BALL RALLY, SANDALL RFC - jonnienobike-avuk@yahoo.co.uk 18 TH 20 TH AGUST RUTLAND SUMMER PARTY - GARY KNOWLES TH 28 TH AUGUST THUNDER IN THE GLENS, AVIEMORE MAD DOG MCGUIRE ST 3 RD SEPTEMBER SHERWOOD RALLY, WOODLAND WATERS rainydave@ntlworld.com 6 TH 10 TH SEPTEMBER EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK, FAAKER SEE - customerservices@hog.europe.com 22 ND 24 TH SEPTEMBER NEW FOREST AUTUMN BLITZ - ANNE HARRIOTT TH SEPT 1 ST OCT 15 TH HEART & SOUL RALLY, NEWCASTLE director@geordiehog.com 21 ST 22 ND OCTOBER HOGGIN THE BRIDGE, TAUNTON - TINA HOLDEN ORANGE EVENTS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND USUALLY ATTENDED BY MEMBERS OF ST LEGER HOG PLEASE CONTACT ANDY IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON ANY OF THE ABOVE RALLIES, OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH OTHER CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO ARE TRAVELLING TO THE SAME EVENTS And more rides in between meet at the shop every Sunday at 10 am

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www.stlegerhog.org.uk ST LEGER CHAPTER CHAPTER NEWS IRON HORSE RALLY SPECIAL MAY 2006 PRIMARY OFFICERS ANDY COE DIRECTOR & WEBMASTER director@stlegerhog.org.uk webmaster@stlegerhog.org.uk BAZ EVANS ASSISTANT