SALEM HARLEY OWNERS GROUP #1997 SALEM HARLEY-DAVIDSON SILVERTON RD., NE, SALEM, OR PH: Chapter Party at Roth s on January 31

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1 Volume 20 No. 2 February 2009 HOG CORRAL NEWS SALEM HARLEY OWNERS GROUP #1997 SALEM HARLEY-DAVIDSON SILVERTON RD., NE, SALEM, OR PH: Chapter Party at Roth s on January 31 Inside this issue: January Meeting, Chapter Party, January Meeting, Member Profile, February/March Calendars, and more

2 Director s Corner I want to welcome everyone to another year in the continuing chapter of Salem HOG. I can see already that this new year will bring with it more plans for activities, more organized Chapter rides, more comradery with our dealership, and more social interaction between members. We just had our 2008 Chapter Party on January 31, 2009, and I am serious when I say that I was very happy to see all the just plain talking going on. Most folks were wondering around and talking with many people instead of just a few. The food was good. Ric and Wendy did a great job providing background music for us so we could still socialize with everyone. Bill and Rich entertained us with an ongoing photo display of our member s travels and experiences in Jane read her biker story very well, and kept most all of us heavily engaged in passing the table gifts around without confusion. The best part was that as I watched Jane s story unfold, everyone was smiling and laughing. I sure hope everyone was having as good a time as it appeared. One of the main reasons to belong to a Chapter such as ours is that it provides a simple way for people with a few similar interests to get together, pass on thoughts, stories, riding experiences, ideas, future plans, and factual information. We are very fortunate to have so many members from so many walks of life that can still get together, pass on thoughts and ideas, and then ride off together to create additional memories. Steve Udell passed on a Harley ABS brake notice to me at the party that I sent out to everyone over the News Group. Thanks for the information Steve. Another such idea passed on to me was by our very own Ken Johnson. I would like to pass his idea on to all of you. Thanks for taking the time to do this Ken. I would urge all HOG members to consider taking steps to secure their saddlebags better than they come stock from the factory. Somebody with a screwdriver can easily steal saddlebags in a matter of seconds if the springs that are used on the touring bikes are not removed and replaced with a more secure bolt on set-up. For the tourpak, Harley makes tour-pak detachables locks that can replace the quick release locks and they can be installed in a matter of minutes. But... HD does not offer a secure solution for the saddlebag mounts, so I picked up the parts that I needed at a Hardware store. It is a pretty easy fix to secure your bags and it only costs about $10.00-$ Just take 1 of your quick release pins to any hardware store and match up the diameter and length for an Allen head bolt (about 1-1/2 inch length). Then get 2 nylon nuts and 2 wide washers for each assembly like the wide washers on the inside of the saddlebag. Also, plan to re-use the washer on the inside of the saddlebag. With the nylon nut you still have a semiquick release to easily take your bags off when you want to. Parts List: 4-1-1/2 Allen Head Bolts, 1/4 x 20 Thread, 8 - Large Fender Washers (about 1 1/2 diameter), and 8 - Nylon Nuts to fit Allen Head Bolt threads. Instructions 1. Take off bags and the wire thing that the original lock pin attached to. 2. Insert Allen head bolt and washer from the back side onto the mount that is attached to your bike. 3. Screw on a nylon nut to secure the Allen head bolt to the saddlebag mount that is attached to your bike and tighten it down tight. This makes the Allen head bolt stationary and secure. I did this to both the fasteners on each side. I like using the Allen head bolts because it is more difficult to remove than a hex head bolt - I can still take my saddlebags off in a few minutes so it is still important to lock the saddlebags for security when the bike is unattended. 4. Adjust bag mounts to the bag holes and install bags over Allen head bolts. The bags have a rubber grommet in the holes and it covers most of the nylon nut when you screw on the nylon nut inside the saddlebag with a large washer and tighten. 5. Done. Tight, neat, clean and hopefully more secure. Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday season. Dave Nichols 2 Check the web site for the most up-to-date information.

3 January Meeting Minutes January 13, 2009 Salem HOG Chapter Meeting Director Dave called chapter meeting to order at the Eagle s w/pledge of Allegiance and reminders to turn off cell phones, sign the Eagle s guest book, pick up newsletter on front table and to purchase 50/50 tickets. Asked for motion to approve last months minutes, seconded and approved. Welcome New Members: Ray Patterson, 2001 wide glide Jerry Baker, 1200 maroon sportser New Bikes: Rich Rohde purchased an 09 Heritage Classic/Blk Clif Fodge manager of Salem Harley-Davidson dealership was present and reported that this his 2nd year he and the dealership are prepared to be more active w/chapter by supporting each others events. Riding and community are what we are all about... Dealership is hosting a get to know each other event on Thursday February 22nd from 6-7:30pm where there will be food and beverage and department managers will introduce themselves and talk, also offering 20% off merchandise, excluding new bikes and wants everyone to know he has an open door policy on problem solving- If there is a problem, lets solve it. At the end of the day lets find common ground! Team Member Reports: Absent- Robert Grove, Darren Wellington, Ric McKenzie and George Allen. Dave- for Robert, members voted on chapter challenge event- State Parks/Karen Brown Dave- for Darren, urges everyone to take advantage of Salem Harley s off season maintenance to get your bike in riding shape before the season starts! Gayle Jacopi- nothing new to report. Wendy Graves- financial update, yrly annual budget is set and we the club will need to work together by supporting dues increase from $15 to $20, 50/50 sales and other monthly activities so as not to get into alot of fund raising to meet 2009 goals. Reminder that our big annual fund raiser is our Poker Run scheduled for Sunday, July 12th, it is not too early to start planning! Leanne Long- nothing at this time to report. Bill Churchill, get events to him for website. A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE CHAPTER TO BILL FOR HIS DILIGENCE W/THE WEB SITE! Keith Harris- busy taking pictures! Louise Allen- have patience w/me I am learning~ Bob Fanshier- keep stuff coming for newsletter! THANKS TO BOB, GOOD JOB IN 2008, WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU ON OUR TEAM!! Jane Allen- plan to have an month. February 21st is bowling night at Town and Country in Keizer at 7pm. Shoe rental-$3, 2 Games $8, total cost $11,low and high score prize!! Old Business: Reminded everyone to sign up for Chapter party on 01/31/09 at Roths New Business: Dave reported on chapter meeting location, Eagles want to chg $50, not unreasonable, but they want to move us out into the restaraunt area. Possiblity of chapter meeting date to change to Wed instead of Tues, if we can keep the room we are located in now. Don Nash reportes on his 8th annual Chilly Buns Ride, Sunday February 22nd meeting at 10am in Stayton at Bi- Mart, and ending at Elks w/chili by The Friested s! See ya there~ Drawing Winners: Vest- M. Brenden 50/50- K. Harris t-shirts- P. Nichols and B. Owsley Meeting adjouned, Respectfully Submitted, 2009 Salem HOG Secretary G.Gayle Jacopi 3

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5 Member Profile - Patricia Nichols Name: Patricia Nichols Spouse/Significant Other: David Children: Dan 24, Doug 22 City And/Or Area You Live: Canby Lone Elder area Hobbies Interests: I like to ride my bike, paint (motorcycles), read, scrapbook and procrastinate What Year Did You Join Salem Hog? 1997 We use to go to meetings when they were held at Pietros Pizza Parlor. Current Harley: 2000 Fatboy and 2008 Street Glide Your First Harley (When And What): cc XLCH Sportster. David s first Harley he bought off the showroom floor, I dug it out from under some haybales in the barn decided it was pretty ugly, then decided to strip it down to the frame and redo it. (many thanks to Fingers who use to draw me pictures on how to put it back together!) this endeavor also started my painting career I couldn t be riding an ugly bike! My girlfriend, former member Patti Forsythe and I decided we wanted to learn to ride Harleys. So we both went and signed up for Team Oregon s beginner riders course. After passing our class and receiving our endorsements, we spent hours practicing what a great accomplishment it was to make it from Canby to Molalla Several more hours were spent dragging David along with us to help improve our skills. And the rest as they say is history! (I ve put 128,000 miles on my 2000 Fatboy and working on wearing out the Street Glide!) When Did You First Start Riding? 1997, the same year when I joined the HOG Chapter. Longest Trip: hmmmmmmm that s a tough one We do a lot of long trips David and I rode up to the Yukon and into Alaska a few years ago.. then a couple of years ago, we rode to POT in Vegas. We had a short amount of time to be to Vegas and then we raced out of there for some meetings in San Antonio. That was a long ride as we had a short time also to get there. The ride home was more relaxing. I think we did about 5k in less than 2 weeks. I just got back from running to Maine with Jane that was about 10k and then turned around and went to Wisconsin that was around 6k. Lot of great long rides! Most Memborable Trip: They are all each memorable in their own ways each one is special.. be it the people we are with or the places we go. They all make for great stories, and we have piles of them! Your First Large Chapter Ride: My first large Chapter ride was up to Portland to a National HOG event Hutch, who was our safety officer at the time, led us up the freeway, into Portland across the Burnside Bridge, which just so happens to be steel grated Talk about hitting every scary thing all in one ride not only having to ride in formation, but dealing with high speeds, changing lanes, bad drivers, hazardous road conditions, oodles of traffic and tons of people What a great adventure that was! It is Never to Late For a Happy Childhood -Robin Williams Never do anything you wouldn t want to have to explain to the paramedics... 5

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9 Salem Harley Owner s Group Bowling Nite Come out and have some fun and laughter Chapter Closed Event Town and Country Bowling Alley 3500 River Rd. Keizer February 21st 7pm Shoe Rental: $3 2 Games: $8 Total cost: $11 Low and High Score Prize (Avg. of both games) Sign up with Jane Allen or Ric McKenzie If you don t bowl, come be our Rah,Rah,Rah! Squad!!!!! New Members Baker, Jerry Manning, Warren Patterson, Ray Director David Nichols director@salemhog.org Assistant Director Robert Grove asst.director@salemhog.org Secretary Gayle Jacopi secretary@salemhog.org Treasurer Wendy Graves treasurer@salemhog.org Activities Officer Ric McKenzie and Jane Allen activities@salemhog.org Safety Officer Darren Wellington safety@salemhog.org Photographer Keith Harris photographer@salemhog.org Membership Officer Louise Allen membership@salemhog.org Webmaster Bill Churchill webmaster@salemhog.org E-Group David Nichols & Bill Churchill egroups@salemhog.org February Birthdays Boen, John Feb. 10 Brenden, Patt Feb. 11 Foroughi, David Feb. 20 GrosJacques, Jackie Feb. 12 Hanley, Paul Feb. 22 Howe, Janis Feb. 14 Long, Leann Feb. 1 Nichols, Patricia A. Feb. 24 Owsley, Peggy Feb. 14 Rybloom, Darrell Feb. 8 Williams, Barbara Feb. 18 Historian Leanne Long historian@salemhog.org Editor Bob Fanshier editor@salemhog.org or longhiker@comcast.net Senior Road Captain George Allen senroadcaptain@salemhog.org 9

10 February 2009 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY February 1 February 2 February 3 February 4 February 5 February 6 February 7 Salem HOG Board Meeting, 6:30 PM Sizzler on Market St. February 8 February 9 February 10 February 11 February 12 February 13 February 14 Salem HOG Chapter Meeting, 7PM at Pietro s on Hawthorne Ave. and Market St. Sweetheart Run Non-HOG, Beaverton Honda-Yamaha-Suzuki Sign-In: 11am - 12 pm February 15 February 16 February 17 February 18 February 19 February 20 February 21 Bowling at Town & Country Bowling in Keizer, 7 pm $11 each 12:00 6:00p Wurstfest NON-HOG Mt Angel, OR 10:00a -6:00p Performance Bike Day Salem Harley-Davidson February 22 February 23 February 24 February 25 February 26 February 27 February 28 Chilly Buns Ride 10am Meet at Stayton BiMart. 12:00 6:00p Wurstfest NON-HOG Mt Angel, OR Dues Alert for 2009 Dues for Salem HOG will increase to $20 for This increase has been discussed for a number of years. As costs have increased, it is time to make this small increase to help support our group. Please see the membership secretary at a meeting to renew your membership. You must renew your chapter membership by the March chapter meeting or you will be removed from the chapter membership list. If you can t make it to the meeting, you can download the membership form from the chapter web site and mail it with your dues to the Salem H-D Dealership. Salem Harley-Davidson Gift Cards Salem Harley-Davidson is making a change in the accounting system for gift cards in the near future. You will need to either use your existing gift card soon or exchange it for a new one. 10

11 March 2009 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY March 1 March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 7 Salem HOG Board Meeting, 6:30 PM Sizzler on Market St. March 8 March 9 March 10 March 11 March 12 March 13 March 14 Salem HOG Chapter Meeting, 7PM at Pietro s on Hawthorne Ave. and Market St. March 15 March 16 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 Ride to Mt. Angel 10:00a -6:00p Spring Garage Sale Salem Harley-Davidson March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31 Safety Tip Let s talk helmets. Now that the weather is starting to remind us that some really good riding weather is on its way, maybe its time to take your helmet off the garage shelf, dust it off, and take a good look at it. And, when you do, here are some things to consider. Most helmet manufacturers recommend that you replace your helmet any time you notice damage and when your helmet is in the 2 to 4 years old range. Why? Inside the outer helmet shell, most helmets have a polystyrene (can you say Styrofoam?) material designed to absorb impact and reduce the shock to your noggin. Over time and use, the absorption qualities of the polystyrene break down. Even if your helmet still looks fine, the ability of the helmet to provide the shock protection it was designed to may be greatly reduced. Since brains do not like shock, you should make sure your helmet is sound or buy a new one. For more safety information about motorcycle helmets see the Motor Cycle Safety Foundation (MSF) web site at: 11

12 SALEM HARLEY OWNERS GROUP #1997 SALEM HARLEY-DAVIDSON SILVERTON RD., NE, SALEM, OR PH: ATTENTION: CHANGE OF MEETING VENUE The Chapter meeting place has changed from the Eagle Lodge to Pietro s on Hawthorne and Market Street, 1637 Hawthorne Ave, NE. Meeting time will still be on the second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Circumstances have changed for the previous venue that made it very difficult to continue there. Dave will provide details at this coming meeting. How Can I Get the Newsletter? There are three ways for you to get the newsletter: 1) Pick it up at the monthly meeting, 2) See the full color version on the web site, and 3) if you can t do either of the previous, it can be mailed to you. If you would like it mailed, contact the newsletter editor with your mailing information (Bob Fanshier - longhiker@comcast.net )