May 2017 2018 New Chapter Directors 1 2017 Activities 2-3 The OK Corral, Tombstone, AZ 4-5 Ride to Mustang Sally s 6 Ride to Burger Barn 7 Henry Ford Museum 8-18 Chapter Education 19 By the Book 20 Sharon & Chuck Eddy became our NEW Assistant Chapter Directors. In January 2018, they will become the NEW Chapter Directors. When you see them, give Sharon a big hug & Chuck a firm hand shake District Director s Report 21 Don talks about our trip to the HUB May 2-5. We have 8 bikes going. We have been going to The Hub 8 years and it is one of our best trips. Curvy roads, good food, & fun time. If you haven t signed up, there is still time
May 2017 Chapter Director Dan & Angie Drennon Assistant Chapter Directors Vacant Treasurer Sue Zagorski Chapter Education Tom Harrison Newsletter/Webmaster Valerie Hewett Ride Coordinator Skip Klink Membership Enhancement Don Hewett Sunshine Person Mona Harrison Quarter Master Richard Penuell Meet to Eat Jean Penuel Couple of the Year Dan & Sylvia Gruben ACTIVITIES FOR 2017 May TBA Hub Trip - Eureka Springs, AR Don 5/29 Flags at Cedarvale Cemetary, 7:00am put up, 4:00pm take down Dan Gruben 5/18-5/20 Texas District Rally - MPEC and Expo Center, 1000 5th St. Wichita Falls, TX June 6/01-6/-03 Missouri District Rally - Angel Inn, Southern Oaks Inn) 3295 and 3311 Shepard of the Hills Expressway Branson, Missouri 6/03 Peak to Peak Poker Run - Queen Wilhelmina State Park, 3877 Hwy 88 W. Mena AR (Queen Wihelmina State Park to Mount Magazine) 6/10 Hot Springs Village Triathlon Swim, Run and Bike, Lake Balboa Recreation area, 500 Ponce De Leon Drive, Hot Springs Village 6/23-6/24 Kansas District Rally - Atrium Hotel & Con ference Center 1400 N. Lorraine Street Hutchinson Kansas 6/23-6/25 Hot Springs Motorcycle Weekend July 7/14-7/15 Arkansas District Rally - Best Western Inn of Ozark, 207 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR August 8/5-8/12 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Sturgis, SD 8/19-8/20 Music. Mountain and Motorcycles - Mountain View AR. 8/29-9/2 GWRRA Wing Ding 39 - Gaylord Texan Re sort and Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas
May 2017 September 9/20-9/23 Bikes, Blues and BBQ - Fayetteville, AR 9/28-9/30 Oklahoma District Rally - Muskogge Civic Center, 425 Boston Street, Muskogee, Ok TBA Hot Springs Motorcycle Rally TBA Arkansas District Picnic 9/09 Chapter E Progressive Dinner Ride TBA Arkansas Hog Rally - Hot Springs, AR October TBA Chapter E Picnic - Lake Ouachita November TBA Leaf Peeping Trip - Eureka Springs, AR 11/11 Flags at Cedarvale Cemetary, 7:00am put up, 4:00pm take down December 12/5 Chapter E Christmas Party at Johanna s Desoto TBA Arkansas District Picnic TBA Salvation Army Bell Ringers
Here are some pics of Tombstone AZ. Known for the gunfight at the OK Corral. It was originally settled as a silver mining town and was the largest producer in AZ. In its heyday the 12 blocks of the original town had 108 bars plus numerous brothels and dance halls. The Bird Cage, pictured below was a wild night spot. You could gamble (tables, cards etc as it was left 100 plus years ago- second picture) the brothels were small rooms above the main theater, third picture. It cost a weeks wages $25 to take a lady upstairs. Pictures by Steve Didion
Steve Didion submits many very interesting pictures of his trips across the US.. He rides with all of the people shown. The Motley Crew This shot is in the Gadsden Hotel in Douglas AZ. Built in 1907 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This stain glass mural is an authentic Tiffany & Company piece. It extends 42' across the wall above where the group photo was taken.
Ride to MustangSally s. Steve Romaine took these pictures while riding beside the Hewett s
Sat. Ride to the Burger Barn in Arkadelphia This ride was lead by Steve Romaine
While Don & I were in Dearborn, MI picking up my new 2016 Corvette. We visited The Henry Ford Museum. Some of you may watch TV where you see Mo Rocca s TV show The Henry Ford Innovation Nation. His show is filmed in this museum. We were surprised to see not only Ford s, but Chevrolets, Corvettes, the Biggest Steam Engine Train, airplanes, and glass blown art. It was well worth it to take some time after picking up my new Corvette Kennedy s 1961 Lincoln Eisenhowers Bubble Top 1950 Lincoln
The damage you see on the bumper is from Bump Drafting at Daytona going 200 mph.
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Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts Revisited By Tom Harrison Chapter AR-E Educator I recently had an interesting discussion with Tim Nagy who is the gentleman who will come to your home and do professional repairs to your Goldwing. If you don t have his number, it is (501-676-8015). I have heard nothing but rave reviews about his work, his expertise, and his fair pricing. Tim and I discussed the use of aftermarket parts on a Goldwing. In particular, I focused on all the different aftermarket oil filters that are on the market. Tim told me a story that made my hair curl. Apparently one of his clients (name was not offered OR requested) installed an aftermarket oil filter to save money. The glue, that holds the filter media, melted and along with a chunk of filter media clogged an oil passage to one of the cylinder banks of the motorcycle. As a consequence, that bank ran dry of oil which caused damage to the engine. It, yet again, made me ponder why anyone risks an expensive motorcycle by trusting unknown aftermarket parts to save a couple of bucks. I suggest you talk to Jay Burnett at John s Honda who cut a half dozen aftermarket oil filters in half I looked at them and some were downright scary..filled with crap!!!! Further, do we know if the bypass valve in the cheap filters work properly? Doesn t matter if the product is sold by Wing Stuff or whoever, it is a risky gamble. Also be advised that if the dealer finds aftermarket parts (except bling) on your bike, it can void the warranty. The same holds true for aftermarket brake pads. I helped a Goldwinger put new brakes on his motorcycle. He handed me a set of aftermarket pads and I could not believe what they looked like. Very thin and cheap looking. Since I had a spare set of new OEM pads on hand, I pulled them out, laid them side by side and asked him which one he wanted on his motorcycle. Concurrent with his examination, I asked him how much his hide was worth. He opted for the OEM pads. Parting thought. I must admit that I have used cheaper parts in the past and fortunately did not pay a high price for it. If you are set on using aftermarket parts, please do a lot of homework beforehand. I hope you stick with the real McCoy!
By: Jack Wagner Deputy Director Region H Trainer