Volume 3, Issue 8 August The WASH UMCI Newsletter of Washington State

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2 Table of Contents Announcements & Tid Bits State Reps Corner Columbia Basin News Seattle/Puget Sound Area News Washington State Rally Photos International Rally Photos Six Secrets to Handling Breakdowns Alberta Rally Inter - Provincial Rally Washington Events Oregon Events Coos Bay Registration For Sale Area Reps and Breakfast Schedules Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 9 Page 15 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 25 2

3 Announcements & Tid Bits Alberta Rally, August 5th - 7th Page 18 Inter-Provincial Rally, Sept 2nd - 5th Page 19 Seattle/Puget Sound Area Lunch Rides Eastern Washington M/C Ride Schedule Cover Photo Mike Liebold of Everett, WA. I started riding about 58 years ago when my dad ordered a $30.00 scooter out of a magazine and all we had to do was put the lawn mower engine on it. After that we moved up to a 3 HP Sears/Cushman scooter which I managed to ride from Forks to Seattle a couple of times. The brake pedal was on the rear wheel and no mirrors were required... After that it was a 1960 Honda 305 and then a brand new Matchless G-80 from Pokes Cycle on 12th Avenue in Seattle. UMCI was in Lynnwood, in about 1995, when I first attended, to Retreads, of course. A good bunch of guys and ladies, leg pullers all... My favorite roads in the northwest are those between Astoria and Port Angeles, right up the coast with a stop for a homemade turnover at Kalaloch and Lake Crescent, to a final stop at home-sweethome in South Everett. Overall, Wing Washington has been by far the best series of destinations for me and lots of my fellow riders and UMCI has always been a great connection with a broad base of riders. 3

4 State Reps Corner July was a great month for riding. The first two weekends of the month I road 468 miles and on July 13th, I headed out for Granite Falls, WA to attend WA UMCI State Rally. Let s talk about the WA State Rally. What a great rally that Irene Blanes and the Seattle UMCI group put on. We had lots of fun, door prizes and great rides. But the best thing was sitting around the fire pit every night with our members and listening to tall tales, and boy did I hear some whoppers. LOL I hope that everyone that came had a good time. (See photos on page 7/8) We had 35 riders sign up. Thank you again to Seattle UMCI for putting on the WA STATE Rally!! After the WA State Rally I road down to Rickreall, OR to participate in the UMCI International Rally. Ben Altman and Oregon UMCI put on a superb rally. They had 103 sign up. It was great visiting all our friends from other states and Canada. Thank you OR UMCI for a GRATE INTERNATIONAL RALLY! Rich Hentz WA State Rep. 4

5 Columbia Basin News We had a light turn out at our July 10 th, meeting but those that came had a great time. We were surprised and honored to have Dan McGee there from Canada (our International Rep) on his way to the International. It was a good meeting. Dan spoke to the group of his plans and brought along a handout and some cards that each rider can put the label on, and hand out to prospective members. I felt that was a really good idea. We had two couples going on a ride and Dan joined them. Later he told me later it was a very nice ride. We talked about the Washington State rally coming up the next weekend. Kevi and I were going to go and we would let them know how it went. Dan discussed the upcoming International Rally and was hoping some of the group could get down there. I m going to miss the first one since I joined UMCI. We have a conflict but will get back on track next year and by then I hope I m riding again. Our meeting ended a little after nine. We went home and others took off for a ride. It was a great day to travel on two wheels. Kevi and I had the pleasure of attending the Washington State Rally at Granite Falls. It was absolutely wonderful. There was a pretty good turnout. And, we had a touch of rain. I have to say Thank you to Irene Blanes, our Seattle Rep. She worked her tail off to make everyone happy and did a very good job of that. She had breakfast each morning and meals at the end of the day. Good job Irene! One night we even got the editor of the Wash (David) to do some of the cooking and he did a great job. I know I give him a hard time but hats off to Richard Hentz our State Rep for doing a fine job as well. I hope to see you all down the road Ride Safe, ride lot s, but most of all have a ton of fun. Kevin and Kevi Columbia Basin 5

6 Seattle/Puget Sound Area News A huge Thank You, to everyone who attended the Washington State Rally. It was great to get together again, share stories, meet new people, and go out on rides. The Mountain Loop ride and lunch at the Big Rock Café was well attended. Thanks Buzz and Lynn for leading the ride. I heard it was scenic and the food was good! Sorry I couldn t go, maybe next time. We did have a lunch ride there a few months back, it was good. The Granite Falls Museum excursion was well received. I loved the history of the town, everyone was friendly. Thanks to everyone who helped out. We are truly a great group of people and some told funny stories around the campfire. You know who you are! Someone told me they tripped on a slug heading for the restroom, they re so big! And the ride to Machias for lunch at Doc s, was fun too. I ve visited Doc s many times, always had a ball! (Thanks David and Susan) The crows had a hay day destroying Rollie s, Ken and Frankie s camp. Stealing their rolls and getting into their coffee. This is what camping is all about. The adventures and stories we share while camping in the wild! I loved seeing everyone, this was my first Rally. I hope everyone had a great time. May we have many more, until we meet again, down the road... Stay Safe my friends and enjoy your life. Thanks Irene Seattle/Puget Sound Area Rep 6

7 Washington State Rally Photos 1 of 2 7

8 Washington State Rally Photos 2 of 2 8

9 International Photos 1 of 6 The 2016 International Conspirators Congratulations for a job well done! Della Aarnio Ben Altman Zack Hoffman 9

10 International Photos 2 of 6 10

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14 International Photos 6 of 6 14

15 Six Secrets to Handling Breakdowns By David L. Hough Motorcycles are a lot more reliable today than in the past. In the "good old days" it was common to expect some sort of mechanical or electrical failure on just about every ride, or at least a flat tire. Today's motorcycles rarely fail, and today's steel-belted radial tires are not only tough, but if tubeless can be fixed without removing the wheel. The flip side of reliability is that a rider may enjoy years of travel without having to deal with a breakdown. So when the bike suddenly develops a problem it can be more of a crisis. Few auto repair facilities can (or want to) work on a motorcycle, and even if you find a motorcycle shop open, the service department may balk at working on a different brand of machine. Let's think through a possible breakdown, to better equip you to handle the situation without panic. 1. Get the bike off the road and into a safe zone to work. If the machine is not behaving normally, consider stopping in a good location to check it out, say a small town with food, lodging, and fuel nearby. If you're on a busy highway when the bike sputters to a stop, coast or push it well away from the traffic lanes. Getting hit by a passing vehicle is not uncommon. Try to find a quieter spot where you can diagnose the problem with less danger and annoyance. Take a deep breath and mentally set aside your schedule. 2. Calm down and focus on the problem. If it's not an obvious failure such as a flat tire, you'll need to either figure out what's wrong and attempt to fix it yourself, or surrender the problem to someone who can help. If the engine suddenly stopped, what happened? Is there fuel in the tank? Did you inadvertently nudge the kill switch off? Is the battery live? Did the fuel pump lose power? It's easy to get frustrated and fail to notice obvious things. Dig out your owner's manual and use the troubleshooting guide. If you're still stumped, call your dealer and ask to talk with the service manager. 15

16 Six Secrets to Handling Breakdowns, Continued Have a plan to transport. If you can't diagnose and fix the problem yourself, you'll need to transport the bike to someone who can fix it. If you have emergency roadside service, call the number and explain the situation. The dispatcher will typically take the information, then locate a towing company, and call you back to confirm. Normally you will accompany the bike in the truck. And if the distance is greater than your coverage you'll need to pay the driver for the excess at the end of the tow. If you don't have towing coverage, a rental car towing a low trailer is preferable to a truck with a high bed. Important: If you have to leave the machine, write down the specific location. 4. Lean on club members. If you are a member of an enthusiast club with emergency contacts, you might be able to find someone who can come out to the scene, or transport your machine to a location where it can be repaired. Some club members have considerable knowledge of the brand and possibly your model. Don't get discouraged if you can't raise any help with one or two calls. While volunteers will often bend over backwards to help stranded club members, you can't assume they will be available 24/7. On the other hand, you might find an enthusiast just down the road with a trailer, working tools in the garage, and spare parts on the shelf. Of course, you need to be a member of the club. 5. Check your tool kit before you go. Before you leave home, make a point of checking your tool kit and emergency contacts. If your machine didn't include a tool kit, you might wish to carry a few wrenches that fit the common fasteners on your machine, and perhaps add an electrical tester. It's also a smart precaution to carry a tire patching kit and a 12-volt air pump. If you have emergency towing coverage, note the policy number and phone contact on a waterproof sticker positioned on the machine in plain sight. If you are a member of a club with emergency contacts, carry the booklet with contacts for the area in which you will be traveling. 16

17 Six Secrets to Handling Breakdowns, Continued Study the manual. Get a shop (repair) manual for your machine, and study it in the off season. It's too big to carry on the bike, but the more familiar you are with how everything is supposed to work, the better prepared you will be to diagnose problems on the road. The shop manual includes detailed descriptions and pictures to explain everything. Even if you depend upon a dealership to maintain your machine, there are certain tasks for which you are responsible, including battery maintenance, tire pressures and engine oil. If you don't wish to purchase a paper version of the manual, you may be able to download a copy for a modest cost. David L. Hough ("huff ) is a veteran motorcyclist and journalist, with more than a million miles of riding experience over 48 years. Dave was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame in 2009 in recognition of his efforts toward improving motorcyclist skills and knowledge. He is the author of several highly respected skills books, including Proficient Motorcycling and The Good Rider, available from store.soundrider.com 17

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20 Washington Events Conconully Conconully, WA - Sept 16th & 17th Conconully State Park 119 Broadway St, Conconully, WA GPS: Info: Ron Mattox, ronmattox@wavecable.com 20

21 Oregon Events Coos Bay Campout, Aug24th - 28th 30th Annual Coos County Fairgrounds 770-4th St, Myrtle Point, OR GPS: Info: Eva & Chris Williams, See registration form, next page Tygh Valley Campout, Sept. 1st - 5th Tygh Valley Fair Grounds (Hunt Park) Fairgrounds Rd, Tygh Valley GPS: Info: Ben Altman, Clyde Holiday State Park Campout Sept. 13th - 15th Clyde Holiday State Park Hwy 26 (Six miles west of John Day) GPS: Info: Dick Hohstadt, Wandering Spirit RV Park Campout Oct 21st - 23rd Wandering Spirit RV Park Salmon River Hwy, Grand Ronde GPS: Info: Gary Miller,

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24 For Sale Kwik Kamp Trailer Asking $2500 Contact Cory Shipman 24

25 Freedom, Friendship, Food & Fun Our Only Business UMCI Representatives International Rep WA State & Inland NW Area Rep Columbia Basin Area Rep Okanogan Area Rep & Treasure Seattle/Puget Sound Area Rep Sedro Woolley Area Rep Daniel Magee, Medicine Hat, AB Richard Hentz, Spokane, WA Kevin & Kevi Besel, Othello, WA George & Willie Penner, Okanogan, WA Irene Blanes, Mountlake Terrace, WA Duane Wood, Bow, WA Monthly Breakfast Schedules Columbia Basin Area, 2 nd Sun. Inland Northwest Area, 1 st Sat. Okanogan Area, 1 st Sat. Puget Sound Area, 2 nd Sat. Sedro Woolley Area, 1 st Sat. 8:00am, (9am, Oct-Apr), Bob s Rest., 1807 E. Kittlestone, Moses Lake 8:30am, Timber Creek Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery, Spokane 8:30am, Contact George , for current location 8:00am, Denny s Restaurant, th St. I-5, Everett 9:00am, Hometown Café, 818 Metcalf Street, Sedro Woolley David Fitzgerald, Editor UmciNewsWash@gmail.com 25