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1 Volume 23, Issue 5 May 2011 River Roads Chapter Harley Owners Group Serving Tri-State Harley-Davidson Owners for over 23 Years From the Director s Saddle ---Shawn Elkins INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Director s Saddle 1 LOH 1 Meeting Minutes 2 Photographer s Notes 2 Membership News 2 Where is it? 2 Stock Report 2 Calendar of Events 3 Road Captain Report 4 What s Happening at TNT 4 The Money Report 5 The Safety Corner 5 Assistant Director 6 The next RRC HOG Chapter Meeting is: May 4, 2011 at TNT Action Sports Quincy, IL 6:00 social 7:00 meeting Greetings All: May is finally here and we had a few days of decent riding conditions between rains, so I hope you have been getting out and enjoying your ride. I hope you made time to make it to TNT on April 29 th /30 th for Open House. This is also the time to be planning our trips/rides; so remember if you have ride ideas for either a day ride or overnight ride, please let me know or any other Chapter officer so we can get them in the schedule and on the calendar before riding season is behind us. As announced during our last Chapter meeting (April) we are looking for six volunteers who are planning on going to the IL State te HOG Rally to help the Rockford Chapter with registration for a couple of hours on Thursday afternoon. I will be heading to the rally on Thursday morning and if you would like to ride along please let me know. Thanks in advance for your help. It has been announced that the 2012 IL State HOG Rally will be at Rosemont, IL (Chicago) on the first weekend in June. More details will follow next year, but we have information from the presentation that will be available at the May meeting. Remember we need your input because this is YOUR Chapter and you get out of it what you put into it. Don t forget to check the Calendar attached to the newsletter for upcoming events. In closing, Remember to keep the shiny side up and the rubber on the road. Shawn RRC Membership Dues can be mailed to: Dave McFadyen Membership Officer 1310 N 2 nd ST Quincy, IL Or paid in person at the next Meeting. A Membership Enrollment & Release Form is available on our website. Remember to include a photocopy of your National HOG Card with the Local Membership Enrollment and Release Form. Dues: $15 Single / $25 Couple Copyright 2011 River Roads HOG Chapter 0912 All Rights Reserved No article this month. Chris LOH Chris Brant June 27, 2011 Ride your bike to work. Meet a few riders after work for a supper ride. Take the day off work and just go. Challenge a fellow rider to see who can ride the farthest. Go, go, go! Join your fellow HOGs on Monday, June 27 as members around the world join together to log over 1,000,000 miles before day s end. Don t let Dave have all the fun. June HOG Waller HOG Warsaw Brewery 900 N 5 th Warsaw, IL $1.50 drafts $1.00 tea, soda, coffee (free refills) Buffet $8.00 (all you y can eat) Fried Chicken Roast Beef Mashed potatoes & gravy Green beans & Corn Salads

2 Page 2 River Roads 2011 Officers Sponsoring Dealer-- --Bryan Smith bsmith@tntharley.com Director-- --Shawn Elkins selk613@concast.net Assistant Director-- --John Kladstrup johnk81@comcast.net Secretary-- --Brandon Mason bmason33@att.net Treasurer-- --Don Hummel humm70@sbcglobal.net Membership Officer-- --Dave McFadyen dave.membership@gmail.com Safety y Officer-- --Sherwood Brant lewis.brant@gardnerdenver.com LOH Officer-- --Chris Brant cbrant@dotfoods.com Road Captain-- --Jim Wolf jewolf78@gmail.com Ass t Road Captain-- --John Deemer jdeemer@harris.com Events Coordinator-- --Aaron Foster afossisco@yahoo.com Photographer-- --Sam Durst damred@comcast.net Historian-- --????? (NEED STORY TELLER) Webmaster-- --Brad Dooley bradd@rrchog.com Newsletter Editor-- --Linda Franke muzikman49@hotmail.com Meeting Minutes Brandon Mason The April 6 th HOG Waller was called to order at Kerley s in Hannibal, MO by Director Shawn Elkins at 7:06pm. There were no new members or guests present. We had 36 members present for the meeting. It was a beautiful evening and many came on two wheels, or three. The Secretary s Report was approved by the membership. The Treasurer s Report was given and income for the last month was $50.00 while we had expenses of $ The Treasurer s Report was also approved by the membership. Dave McFadyen, Membership Officer, reported that we now have 139 paid memberships. Road Captain, Jim Wolf, reminded everyone about the Ride this fall with Sweden. There are still plans for two different rides with them in September. There will be two different groups from Sweden, both in September, so keep this in mind please. The Upcoming Events Calendar as not really changed but here it is as of now: Memorial Day Ride--3 or 4 day ride to Tennessee or Paducah IL State HOG Rally-- Rockford, IL June 9 th -11 th Helmet Rides in Missouri-2 or 3 throughout the summer Ride with Sweden-Labor Day Weekend and at the end of September as well Please Note: Shawn is still looking for 6 volunteers to work 2 or 3 hours at the IL State HOG Rally as greeters. Also, reservations at the nearby Days Inn are available to us at a reduced rate of $40.00 for nonrefundable and $60.00 for refundable cancellations. The 50/50 was $43.00 and was won by Gary Rowe. The Free Meal Drawing was won by Bill Esicar. The Door Prize was won by Susie Ruhl. The next HOG meeting will be on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at TNT, with Social Hour at 6:00pm and the Meeting at 7:00pm. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm by Director Shawn Elkins. Respectfully Submitted, Brandon Stock Watch Harley-Davidson, Inc (HOG - NYSE) Closed Apr. 29, 2011 $ year ago: $ Week High: $ Week Low: $21.26 River Roads Chapter Harley Owners Group Membership Update Dave McFadyen No updates this month. Dave McHawg Picture This Sam Durst Be sure to check our website. And send in your pictures. These are the highlights of our chapter happenings Keep it shiny. Sam Where is it? Aaron Foster HOG Wallers: 6:00 socials 7:00 meetings May 4 TNT Action Sports (Our sponsor & dealership) 5101 Oak St Quincy, IL June 1 Warsaw Brewery 900 N 5 th Warsaw, IL July 6 TNT Action Sports Aaron

3 Volume 23, Issue 5 Page 3 Calendar of Events Linda Franke - Newsletter Editor Watch for additional local events on the TNT and River Roads HOG websites. More National events at MotorcycleEvents.com. May 2011 May 4, Wed. HOG Waller Meeting--6:00 pm social 7:00 pm meeting TNT May 5, Thurs. Cinco de Mayo May 7, Sat. *Shiners Poker Run--9:00 am-4:00 pm, End at the Dock TNT May 8, Sun. Mother s Day May 17, Tues. RRC/HOG Planning meeting--6:30 pm Payson, IL May 20, Fri. TNT s Tunes-Not-Text--9:00 am-6:00 pm TNT May 23, Mon. RRC/HOG Newsletter articles due to Linda Franke May 27-28, Fri.-Sat. BBQ Ride to Memphis, TN 9:00 am-6:00 pm TBA May 29, Sun. *Donuts with our Vets--9:00 am Smith Hall IL Vets Home May 30, Mon. Memorial Day June 2011 June 1, Wed. HOG Waller Meeting---6:00 pm social 7:00 pm meeting Warsaw, IL June 4, Sat. *UFD Poker Run (Ursa Fire Dept)---9:00 am Ursa June 4-5, Sat.-Sun. *Fishing for Freedom---Kessler Park Quincy June 9-11, Thurs.-Sat. IL State HOG Rally Rockford, IL June 10, Fri. *TNT Blues in the Park---Washington Park Quincy June 14, Tues. Flag Day June 19, Sun. Father s Day June 21, Tues. Summer begins June 21, Tues. RRC/HOG Planning meeting--6:30 pm TBA June 26, Sun. *Donuts with our Vets---9:00 am Smith Hall IL Vets Home June 27, Mon. RRC/HOG Newsletter articles due to Linda Franke June 27, Mon. Million Mile Monday July 2011 July 4, Mon. Independence Day July 6, Wed. HOG Waller Meeting---6:00 pm social 7:00 pm meeting TNT July 14-16, Thurs.-Sat. IA State HOG Rally Pella, IA July 19, Tues. RRC/HOG Planning meeting---6:30 pm TBA July 25, Mon. RRC/HOG Newsletter articles due to Linda Franke August 2011 Aug. 8-14, Mon.-Sun. *71 st Annual Sturgis Bike Week Black Hills, SD Aug , Thurs.-Sat. MO State HOG Rally Osage Beach, MO * These events are not sponsored by RRC/HOG Chapter but may be of interest to our members. RRC/HOG is in no way liable for these events. Last Minute Ride Call/Text List please Call, text or Shawn (217) selk613@comcast.com

4 Page 4 ASK Bryan?? Members have the opportunity to a question either to Bryan or a HOG officer to hand off to him. Bryan will provide his answer or commentary. Both the question and the response will be printed in the Ask Bryan section, limited to three questions per month. So any questions you might have, let us know so we can get the answers in the next newsletter. April Showers bring May Flowers, and the Rumble of Harleys. What, that s not the way that jingle goes? I know I have heard the rumble in April, mostly in my head, nevertheless, it is that time of year. Yes, Summer is upon us, even if Mother Nature is not in 100% agreement. I, along with my lovely fellow lady rider, and a friend have already hit the road on a 7- day vacation. Yes, you read correctly, vacation. That is if you consider riding 2800 miles in a week from Quincy to Galveston, TX and back a vacation. I do, and it had set the fever a burning. I am amp d and ready for all the fine Quincy riding events to start. Last month I asked if anybody had visited the revised TNT website to view the TNT calendar, which incorporates events for all the area riding groups. As I stated then, all the area River Roads Chapter Harley Owners Group Road Captain Report Jim Wolf groups will use the same calendar. What I failed to report was that each group has one appointed person that I would call the head calendar dude or dudet as it were. I have agreed to be the HOG chapter designated dude. The main duties are to inform the TNT activity representative (Donna Allen) of the details, changes, updates or any other pertinent data that concerns a HOG event. She will then keep the calendar up to date. Yes, I know there was some confusion about where last month s HOG Waller was going to be. Let s just blame that one on Greg, Bill, Sammy, Kate, Betty or anybody else but me, and let us start fresh from this point on. If you see an inaccuracy or a lack of information in regards to any HOG event on the calendar or for that matter not on the calendar, then please notify me either by jwolf78@gmail.com or What s Happening at TNT Bryan Smith FROM YOUR DEALERSHIP TNT ACTION SPORTS phone, I will now continue with upcoming events. May s HOG Waller is on the 4 th, being held at TNT. Start time for social hour is 6:00 pm with the meeting starting at 7:00 pm. June s HOG Waller will be at the Warsaw Brewery. For June s meeting, look for a group ride leaving from TNT. As always, an will be sent out with details. The first ride of the season is the Shriners Poker Run. It is always a good event to support. As with every year, The HOG chapter will provide volunteers to man the sign up table at TNT and the sign in table at the Dock. Sign up from 9:00am to 1:00pm, last bike in at 6:00pm. On the weekend of May 21 st, is the annual Abate May Awareness event. As in previous years, this will include a poker run, bike show, band, etc. This is not a HOG event, but the (continues on page 5) Hopefully, you read this newsletter in time to remind you that since Spring is in the air--it s time for TNT S OPEN HOUSE! There will be great deals, displays, food, fun, and entertainment--be sure to come by and visit us! (If you read this article after the last weekend in April, be sure to check our pics & postings from the event on Facebook. As the warmer months get closer, the calendar will get fuller, so please check out our website--and if you have questions regarding a specific HOG event, Jim Wolf is the man to ask. If it s about a different event we have posted, come on in or give us a shout! Our Mass s are another way we ll keep you informed of the most current info we have on various events, sales and other happenings- be planning for some upcoming summer fun. We ll send them to Dave and he ll get them out to you. Thanks for all your support and we re looking forward to a great Spring and Summer! Donna Bryan

5 Volume 23, Issue 5 Page 5 The Safety Corner Sherwood Brant No one enjoys riding in the rain and no one really wants to start a ride while it is raining, but there are things that one can do to be prepared for riding in the rain should it start while on a ride or a bike trip. ] First, you should choose a good rainsuit. A good rainsuit will serve two purposes. First, it should keep you dry. Look for features such as folding material at the zipper in the coat, stirrups on the pants, a snug fit around the neck and durable material to withstand the wind. Second, the suit should increase your visibility to other drivers. Rain brings a decrease in vision of other drivers and anything you can do to bring attention to yourself will certainly increase your chances of returning home unscathed. Be sure all the lights on your bike are in working order. If possible, carrying spare bulbs and fuses would be a good idea. Another thing to consider on your bike are the tires. If any wear bands are showing, it is time to consider replacement. It is documented that one of the major reasons for hydroplaning is worn tires. Proper tread depth and tire pressures, slowing down and riding in the tracks of other vehicles will help reduce the chance of hydroplaning. If you should ever feel that you are hydroplaning, do not use the brakes. Let off the throttle and let the bike slow naturally. If it starts to rain on your scenic ride, pull off the road as soon as you can find a dry place to put on your suit. Also, this will keep you off the road during the first 15 minutes when the most slippery conditions exist. When the water first enters the pores of the road, oil rises to the surface, thus the additional rain will wash the oil off the roads. Also you may want to use an alternate route. Those twisting rolling roads aren t as much fun in the rain with wet roads as if it was a bright sunny day. The straighter highways might be the wiser choice, since traction would be better. So, be aware of hydroplaning, reduce your speed, increase your following distance, taking curves more slowly and increase your scanning. (Article written by Robert Vaughn was used in the writing of this article.) Be safe, I want to see all of you again. Sherwood Jim Wolf (Continued from page 4) purpose is to bring awareness of motorcycles to the minds and eyes of everybody on the roads. Upcoming in June, the fun continues with the IL State HOG Rally (9 th -11 th ). I know a few of us are going up to Rockford on Thursday the 8 th, returning home on Saturday. Further down the road, is our hosting of the HOG chapter from Sweden. I have been in contact with their leader (Dave) and the group will be traveling from Springfield to Savanna, IL through Quincy. So, as of right now, on Saturday, the 3 rd of September, we will meet this group of about 17 bikers in Springfield. We will lead them down to Alton for Lunch at Fast Eddies, then back up to Quincy. Maybe even refreshments at one of the watering holes on the Mississippi River. Can t come to Quincy without seeing The Big Muddy. Then on Sunday they are planning on continuing up to Savanna to see Poopies. I would like to see how many of you would be willing to accompany them as far as Burlington, IA to have lunch before sending them on their way. Later that month, Dave will bring another group of riders from Sweden pass though Quincy. This time it falls on Wednesday, the 28 th. So, we thought that October s HOG Waller would be moved up a week, so we can host our guests during our HOG meeting. I expect there will be many of you that will take this opportunity for a little cultural exchange. So, that about wraps things up for this month. See you out there on the road. Jim A Treasury Note Due to the Newsletter production schedules, financial information in this publication may not always be 100% current. Accurate data is always available from our RRC treasurer at our monthly chapter meetings. The Money Report Treasurer Report Income : $ Expenses : $35.00 (Submitted by Don Hummel, Treasurer)

6 River Roads HOG Chapter 0912 Is grateful to be sponsored by TNT Action Sports 5101 Oak Street Quincy, IL Shop 24/7/365 at tntharley.com On the Web at rrchog.com If anyone has ideas for rides--- Speak up!!! Verify your National HOG Membership information or renew your National HOG Membership at members.hog.com Remember : to join River Roads HOG Chapter 0912, you must first be a current National HOG Member. Assistant Director John Kladstrup By now, you are aware that the 2012 IL State HOG Rally will be in Rosemont, in the Chicago area. I will be very surprised if the 2013 state rally isn t a rolling rally. There was a lot of interest expressed in this type of rally. These types of rallies are catching on in many states, and according to Leah, people seem to like them. The rolling type rally allows participants to choose between one of more locations to attend, depending on where you live, how much time you have, etc. Although not scheduled yet, there is some interest in having a weekly dinner ride or two, and a breakfast ride. If you have any suggestions for these, please let me or any of the other officers know. I plan to put together a breakfast ride sometime in the next month or so. Once scheduled, you will be informed by . Also don t forget to register for the 2011 state rally if you haven t done so yet. With that, ride safe! John Ride The Rumble To Rockford Are you getting the riding fever? Have you walked by the bike to stroke the leather? Sat on her (or him for you lady riders) to just remember the rush of the ride? Can you hear it? Can you hear the Ride The Rumble To Rockford 2011 IL State HOG Rally? Not yet? Maybe you need to attend the rally? Celebrate the 3 R s 1. Riding 2. Relaxing 3. Recreation