Fenlanders. Harley Owners Group Chapter 9143

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2 Fenlanders Harley Owners Group Chapter 9143 IN THIS MONTH S EDITION FENLANDERS COMMITTEE FROM THE DIRECTORS CHAIR FROM THE DIRECTORS CAMERA FENNIES PARTY AT THE CIDER RALLY DEALER PRINCIPAL & TREASURER NEWS FROM NEWMARKET HD NEWMARKET HD ~ MEET THE TEAM NEWMARKET HD - 22ND BIRTHDAY FENNIES MERRY IN SHERWOOD FOREST BLAST FROM THE FENLANDERS PAST CRAIC AT THE KILLARNEY BIKE FEST CHAPTER CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS LOH SPARKLE TOUR - EAST NEW MEMBERS CHAPTER MERCHANDISE THE LAST WORD Disclaimer Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this newsletter, errors or omissions are not the responsibility of the publisher or the editorial staff. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the editorial staff, H.O.G. UK, Harley-Davidson, their authorised dealers or agents. All rights reserved. Products and services mentioned or advertised within the Fenlanders Newsletter do not carry any endorsement or recommendation by Fenlanders HOG 2018, Fenlanders Harley Owners Group - Chapter 9143 No part of this newsletter may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without express permission from the author/publisher

3 DIRECTOR & EVENT COORDINATOR Neil Billig or ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Roger Neal or SECRETARY Lindsay (Lindz) Warren or DEALER PRINCIPAL & TREASURER Garry Knowles DEALERSHIP REP Richard Stevens SENIOR ROAD CAPTAIN Andy (Woz) Warren ROAD CAPTAIN Neil Sturman ROAD CAPTAIN Andy (Mugsy) Muggeridge ROAD CAPTAIN Graham (Muttley) Fielding ROAD CAPTAIN & SAFETY OFFICER John White HISTORIAN Alan Moss ASSISTANT TREASURER Dick Hayes or EDITOR Mike Gooch WEBMASTER/PHOTOS Terry Hardy MEMBERSHIP OFFICER & LADIES of HARLEY Ali Crane or

4 From the Directors chair Hello everybody and welcome to our June newsletter and the glorious summer weather! I m amazed at how many Fenlanders we have had all over Europe already this season. I ve already been twice and enjoying pain free riding again since my back operation 10 months ago. First trip was a fantastic road trip with two friends though northern Spain and western France, staying off motorways as much as possible and without pre booking anything even the return crossing! Northern Spain was absolutely stunning. The roads are fantastic, nothing is expensive and the people very friendly and hospitable. I will definitely return there as it has so much to offer. We had one day of rain which we knew was coming so holed up in a lovely hotel in La Rochelle and ate and drank excessively to keep our spirits up. The crossing from Portsmouth to Santander was nice start to the trip in itself taking 24 hours but the ferry was more like a cruise ship than a ferry. I was talking to Posh Colin on my second trip in Ypres about northern Spain last weekend and how much he enjoyed it when he went last year. We thought we might get our heads together and arrange a ride there next year so please let me know if you re interested and we will see what we can do. Got back from that Spanish trip and 13 of us set off for Ypres in Belgium for our annual Battlefield tour which was as usual very interesting and humbling during the day seeing the Battlefields and the vast cemeteries. At times sombre and definitely moving but great fun at night as we all stick together after watching the Last Post ceremony and have a few beverages followed by a nice restaurant. Not sure where we are going next year yet but do consider coming along. The miles are quite easy I wouldn t miss it for all the tea in China. In other news the advance ticket sales for Fenlanders E. O. E. 26th Rally are well up there again this year. We have an amazing line-up of entertainment this year with a fantastic mixture of music for you. Fenlanders please may I remind you that unless you have a note from your parents that you are expected to attend and volunteer to do a couple of hours work to keep this the UK s best and longest running Chapter Rally with a huge budget and a cast of thousands. Tickets will be on sale at the July monthly meeting. So have a great summer, always ride defensively and look after yourselves and each other. See you all soon Neily B

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10 Dealer Principal & Treasurers Report Hi All, Must say, it s absolutely awesome to be in full swing at the dealership. Very pleased to say that we are manic and experiencing a record year so far! Thank you for your continued support. I very much appreciate everything you do for all of us at the shop. The new site continues to develop and don t talk too soon, but the construction company is ahead of schedule! You can see more about the new site here Our next event will be the Dawn to Dusk Breakfast on Saturday 23 rd June from 06.00hrs until about 08.00hrs. Then we will be beginning our off-site shows starting with St Ives on Sunday 1 st July, Thetford on Sunday 15 th July and then onto the big one. East of England where we will again have a large stall with loads of choice. Nw for this year is our Vodka party on the Thursday evening from 18.00hrs (see Lee or Yuliya for more details). On to the chapter accounts - and we have growing amount in the rally pot which as I said last time will ensure that we can invest in a larger portion of the Fakenham site this year (we re taking all of the available space for tents and caravans, plus the hog pens). Our Charity Pot now stands at a massive 2, This too swelled due to the recent Poker Run and Birthday Party (just under 2k added), and again I d like to thank everyone who gave up their time to cover the BBQ. Don t forget we need volunteers for the Dawn to Dusk ride on Saturday 23 rd, so if you can help please contact Ali or Lindz. If you are off to Prague or indeed any long-distance ride through Europe don t forget to check the Harley Assist telephone number before you go just in case. One thing that could be indispensable is the all new HOG Booster Portable Battery Pack. This piece of kit will start your bike with a massive 1,000 amps and is made specifically for H-D. It s easy to connect to your starter motor terminal with its protected crocodile clips, so no need to take the seat off, and it even comes with a USB charger and super bright torch. See Andy Kelly for more details. Finally, as always, if I can do anything to make your Chapter or Dealership experience better, don t hesitate to call or better still see me at the shop, on rides or at events, see you all out there! Ride Safe, Garry HOG Booster Portable Battery Pack garry@newmarketharley.co.uk or treasurer@fenlandershog.co.uk

11 News from Newmarket HD Hi Everyone, Welcome to Summer. The season now is in full swing and down at the shop we ve been very busy as ever. New and used bike sales are superb with some record weeks, so much so we are in need more quality preowned bikes. So if you fancy upgrading your present ride or just simply selling it, now is a great time to do so. Simply contact Mike at the shop or drop him an mike@newmarketharley.co.uk. Next up on the shop events schedule we have the Dawn to Dusk Breakfast which is on Saturday 23 rd June from 6.00am (Yes - Really!) until 8.00am, when we will be cooking breakfast for the riders taking part in the run from Lowestoft to Lands End. If you re up early very early, stop by and wish them a great ride. Our New Owners Orientation is as always on the last Saturday of the month and we will have a chapter welcome ride after. Please come along to these as it s a great way to introduce potential new members to the chapter For those who live near to Norwich H-D they have their first Bike Night on Thursday 21 st June from which will feature a DJ, Hot Food, Cloe control riding display and of course some special offers, but above all we hope it will be a chilled out fun evening. (once at the new site at Newmarket we will have monthly bike nights there too!) Moving into July the St Ives Festival of Motorcycling is on Sunday 1 st July. We will again be sponsoring this ever popular and busy event and it will be held on a new site (Johnsons of Old Hurst, Church Farm PE28 3AF). Hope to see you there. Later in the month, on Sunday 15 th July, we ll be at the Thetford bike show. I ll be there and it promises to be a busy weekend. Have a look ourwebsite for details on all upcoming shop events In thwe shop we have new 1200 version of the Iron in store and it s priced at a very keen It features a different seat, nose fairing, and mini ape bars, and of course the more powerful 1200cc engine. Or you could go for a 1,000 saving on the 883 Iron as we still have the last few remining of our bulk purchase. The new 48 special is a rework of the standard basic with chrome cam covers and again the mini apes, and some new colours and retro graphics. Pop in and see them all at Newmarket H-D. Looking at the clothing, Yuliya has more seasonal riding gear, gifts, and T s etc not to mention the new online shop. Take a look or don t forget to check our social media feeds on Sunday mornings for our one-day treats! That s about it for now, apart to mention lastly a word about Harley Davidson insurance. If you have, it great, with all the benefits that come with it. The agreed value scheme is a great asset, but this sometimes goes amiss. Please check that after any renewal or when accessories are added you get an agreed value amendment from us. You could miss out greatly on an insurance payout and lose s. All you need to do is call H-D Insurance to get the ball rolling. If you are renewing or calling for the first time, quote ref HD20-C so they know you are one of our customers. Bye for now, and see you soon, Ricardo

12 JAMES SLESSOR Sales Executive CHRIS MORRIS Sales Manager MIKE BLOMFIELD General Sales Manager SANDY FOTHERINGHAM Parts Advisor RICHARD STEVENS Sales Executive MITCH CALVER Parts Advisor YULIA PRYDOROZHKO Merchandise/Clothing LEE PENDERGAST Online Sales GARRY KNOWLES Dealer Principal DAVE TAYLOR Service Advisor JONATHAN HUNT Master Technician to be appointed Technician ROB CLARKE Technician JOE HUBBARD Apprentice Technician to be appointed Service Manager ANDY KELLY Aftersales Manager DEREK DEL WING Delivery Driver TRACEY MARTIN Sales Administrator DIANE CLARK Dealership Accountant EMMA KNOWLES Merchandise Assistant

13 Newmarket HD - 22nd Birthday

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16 Fennies make Merry in Sherwood Forest - May 2018

17 Blast from the Fenlanders Past! From 2013 courtesy of our Historian

18 Blast from the Fenlanders Past! From 2013 courtesy of our Historian

19 Blast from the Fenlanders Past! From 2013 courtesy of our Historian

20 Enjoying the Craic at Killarney Bike Fest - June 2018

21 Fenlanders HOG 2018 Ride/Event Schedule Month Date Day O/C Event/Ride Meeting Place Time Depart Time Destination RC Contact Apr 14 Sat O Poker Group Run Ride One - Norwich to Newmarket 9.00am 10.00am Brown Newmarket Café - H-D Richard Jun 16 Sat O Fenlanders Refresher to arrange Coastal Ride East Newmarket H-D Circular Ride Mugsy Stevens Apr Jun Sun C Bowling Anglia Ride Out Beacon The Crown, Hill Services Mundford IP6 8LP Southwold, Tenpin Colchester, Suffolk Muttley Colchester CO1 1YH Jun 21 Thu C Social Night The Crown, Mundford 20 n/a n/a n/a n/a Apr 19 Thu C Social Night The Crown, Mundford 8.00pm n/a n/a Alan n/a n/a Apr 21 Sat O Newmarket Dawn to Dusk 22nd Ride DJ, Supplier & Club Stands, Fenlanders Food Stall All Monires to Fenlanders Moss HOG Charity Pot Jun 23 Sat O Birthday (was One Party Day Ride) Info from Alan Moss (info) John Apr 28 Sat Welcome Ride Newmarket H-D 10.30am Circular John Jun 30 Sat O Welcome Ride Newmarket H-D 10.30am TBC White White Long weekend away visiting May Jun 29 6 Sun Fri C Brooklands Weekend Away Brooklands Musuem and poss Monthly Meeting with TV - The ride Crown, with Thames Mundford Valley 11.3 to Sunday 7th n/a n/a Muttley n/a n/a May 6 Sun C Post Meet Ride The Long Crown, weekend Mundford away visiting 12.30pm TBC Car/Bike Show, John Brooklands Weekend Away with TV ride with Thames Valley Muttley Brooklands Musuem and poss Bungay White May Jul 71 Mon Sun C B/Holiday May Jul 12 1 Sun Sat C O Rally Monthly Volunteers Meeting Day St Ives Festival of Newmarket The Crown, Mundford H-D 11.30am 10.30am 13.00pm n/a n/a n/a Ali/ Lindz n/a May Jul 12 1 Sun Sat O Newmarket Motorcycles H-D Custom Dealer Show Stand - See James at the shop for entry details May 17 Thu C Limited Numbers - See Lindz Social Prague Night H-D115th The or Woz Crown, for full Mundford details and to 20 n/a n/a n/a n/a Jul 2 Mon C Celebrations Ride book May 19 Sat C Joint Wally's Ride Café - Fenlanders - MCN Festival of Motorcycling Ride-Out Newmarket H-D 9.30am 10.00am Acton Sudbury Mugsy Crew Fenlanders to Arrange Wally's - Multi Café Start Points All Road Woz Jul 7 Sat C May 26 Sat O Welcome Ride Prague H-D115th Newmarket H-D 10.30am Circular Woz Jul 12 Thu C Celebrations Ride May 28 Mon B/Holiday Norwich 9th Jul 14 Sat O Birthday Party Jun 3 Sun C Monthly Over Village Meeting The Crown, Mundford n/a n/a n/a n/a Jun Jul 14 3 Sun Sat C Post Carnival Meet Ride The Crown, Mundford TBC TBC Woz Muttley Jun 8/9/10 Fri-Sun C WW1 Graves Tour Pete Lough TBC TBC TBC Peter TBC Jul 15 Sun O TBC Thetford Bike Show Dealer Stand n/a n/a n/a Lough n/a n/a

22 FENLANDERS H.O.G BEACH PARTY 1st SEPTEMBER 2018 Salhouse Lodge Camping and Rooms plus local hotels further details to follow

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27 Friday 14 th, Saturday 15 th Sunday 16 th September 2018 The Sparkle Tour East Event Overview The Sparkle Tour East is one of seven Sparkle Tours taking place throughout the UK by lady H.O.G members. This is the first Eastern event and we ll be visiting four Harley - Davidson Dealerships, taking in some great ride routes and memorable fun times with like-minded girls. If you are a H.O.G member and a lady rider, do not miss this event! We will be meeting at Norwich Harley-Davidson Friday afternoon for a brief tea and cake start up, departing late afternoon for a ride down to Newmarket where we will be staying at a Spa Hotel. After parking up the fun continues with some SPA-rkle Time in the hotel Spa and Health Club, this will likely be accompanied with some more Sparkles (whoops I mean bubbles!) We will be leaving the hotel fairly sharpish on Saturday morning, heading up to Newmarket Harley-Davidson for breakfast butties. Then riding out across some Fenland roads towards Ely, Chatteris & Peterborough, heading towards Uppingham and the home of the Rutland Chapter, Sycamore Harley-Davidson, where we will make a comfort stop and maybe have a lunchtime snack. Leaving Sycamore Harley-Davidson we will then take in some picturesque riding routes via Rutland Water, Oakham, & Melton Mowbray up towards Robin Hood Harley-Davidson in Nottingham where we will say hello to the Sherwood Chapter Crew. We have a reservation at a suitably located hotel next to Nottingham Castle, a short stroll from Nottingham City Centre and the famous hostelry Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem. We might even pop in for a sharp half before our supper!? After breakfast on Sunday morning we will ride east, heading for the glorious sea side town of Sheringham which will be celebrating its 1940 s weekend. This annual event will provide a fabulous end point to our main Sparkle Tour East Event. Yeah, it s a whole weekend of 1940 s style and we re aiming to have a dedicated Sparkle Tour East welcome event and parking area for our arrival which should be around 2-30pm. We are hoping that our group will join the suggested war time Rosie The Riveter fancy dress style with shirts or overalls and head scarf, along with her famous catch phrase We Can Do It. which will be really appropriate as we will have Done It.! You know it makes sense to join in. If you have any questions then please call me, don t miss out on this great action-packed weekend with the girls...! Best regards Betty St Q As advertised in H.O.G comms: ALL LADIES WHO WANT TO RIDE WITH THE GROUP ON TOUR MUST REGISTER TO TAKE PART: To do so, female riders for a Sparkle Tour please chapterreploh@harley-davidson.com with your full name, H.O.G membership number, the model of Harley-Davidson you ride and which tour you wish to participate in. If you re a member of a H.O.G Chapter we d also be interested to know which one too.

28 FENLANDERS WELCOME A NEW MEMBER AT THE JUNE MEETING MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Paul Bedbrook Ali Crane membership@fenlandershog.co.uk

29 Coming soon a range of new Chapter and HOG merchandise to complement our existing accessories and which will be available to purchase from Ali. HOG Motorhead keyring 8.50 each HOG Motorhead Baseball cap each HOG Motorhead antique nickel pin 7.50 each Enamelled Chapter pins will also be available featuring the new and the heritage HOG logos. Please contact Ali to place your order loh.ali@fenlandershog.co.uk ready for the new stock arriving or if you need new rockers or patches. All merchandise items will be available to purchase at the Rally. For a full list of current merchandise see the cabinet in the shop or Ali.

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