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1 Volume 18 NO.2 February 2007 HOG CORRAL NEWS salem harley owners group #1997 Salem Harley-Davidson, 3601 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, OR PH: Salem H.O.G. Valentine Edition for leather lovers only inside: 2007 Salem County Courthouse Event begins classes, events, resources, rides, and more

2 2007 Salem HOG Board Director Jane Allen Assistant Director David Nichols Secretary Patty Nichols Treasurer Jackie Sprecher Safety Officer Mark Johnston Photographer Keith Harris Membership Officer Catherine Johnston Webmaster Bill Churchill E-Group John Zobrist Historian Patty Nichols Editor Wendy Gleason Birthdays! Sprecher, Jackie Nichols, David A. Owsley,Peggy Edge, Robert Fristad, Kay Hanley, Paul Nichols, Patricia A. Kuenzi, Lowell Murphy, Lori Younger, Fred Johnston, Catherine Jacopi, Gayle Taylor, Michael Freeman, Dale Johnston, Mark Jones, Anna M. Palumbo, Michael Sherman, Dave Lundberg, Carol Elam, David 12-Feb 14-Feb 14-Feb 16-Feb 19-Feb 22-Feb 24-Feb 26-Feb 27-Feb 29-Feb 2-Mar 3-Mar 5-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 8-Mar 10-Mar 12-Mar 13-Mar 2007 MEMBERSHIP IT S TIME FOR RENEWAL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON PAGE 9, AT IN THE JOIN US SECTION, OR JUST COME TO A MEETING AND GET ONE FROM CATHERINE JOHNSTON SALEM HOG MEMBERSHIP C O O R D I N A T O R. MAIL OR DROP OFF AT SALEM H-D, 3601 SILVERTON RD., SALEM, OREGON 97303, ALONG WITH A C H E C K F O R $ PAYABLE TO SALEM HARLEY OWNERS GROUP.

3 Director s Corner One of the focuses for the board this year will be new membership. We are developing a meet & greet process which we hope will encourage new Harley owners to come to a chapter meeting and once there to observe a friendly atmosphere. We will be contacting prospective members and riding with them to their first meeting and once there, make sure someone will make an effort to talk with them and answer any questions they might have. I hope you will be a member who is involved in this process. I hope you will be someone who will go the extra mile to welcome visitors and guests, and make them feel welcome and wanted. In the wind.. Jane Allen, Director 2007 New Members: Coplin, Georgia Coplin, James Crouley, Tara Curthe, Sue Curths, Calvin (Cal) Holland, Enoch (Nick) Kuenzi, Lowell Mattison, Mike Palmer, Nate Spaeth, Steve 2007 SALEM H.O.G. COUNTY COURT HOUSE EVENT In 2007 the Salem Hog Chapter is offering a fun new event to help give all of us another excuse to ride. There are 36 County Courthouses in the State of Oregon from Astoria to Lakeview, and from Enterprise to Gold Beach. You can t take them all in by sitting in your living room watching TV. To see them all will require many miles of fun and scenic riding. We want to add a little flavor into your 2007 riding adventure. So make plans with friends for fun bike trips including day rides, evening rides and overnighters Starting now, and lasting until November 13, 2007, this event which is open to Salem Hog members only has begun. You must ride your Harley to each Courthouse, and have a picture taken of your bike and yourself holding the 2007 official event sign with the Courthouse in the background. Besides the fun and adventures these rides will generate, the Salem HOG Members with the most pictures of different Oregon County Courthouses have a chance of winning gift certificates to be determined depending on the total number of final winners. Total purse is a minimum of $ The official rules, participant form, and 2007 event sign will be available at the Salem HOG monthly meetings, and at the Salem Harley Davidson Chapter Room. Join in the adventure, ride safe and have fun. Contributed by Patty Nichols

4 RIDE SAFE! The following is the second part of a two part article written by David Hough, renowned author of motorcycle safety articles and books. The first part was in the November issue of the HOG news letter. Cornering Control-Part 2 One of the advantages of a narrow 2-wheeler is that you can follow lines through corners that not only provide better traction, but also decrease the risks of a collision. Yes, you can just follow one of the car wheel tracks through a corner, but that doesn t Sideswipe Zones It s also a high priority to avoid getting sideswiped by oncoming vehicles. It might seem prudent to just stay away from the centerline all the time, but that s not necessary. Drivers tend to wander over the line in specific areas, and it s only necessary to avoid those areas. Consider how an oncoming driver sees the road. There is a tendency to enter curves too fast, cut toward the inside too early, then drift wider in the last half of the curve. So you don t need to avoid the centerline all the time, you only need to avoid those sideswipe areas. As it happens, entering a curve from the outside allows you to cut toward the outside of your lane at the critical zones, increasing your distance from potentially wandering drivers. Surface Camber necessarily decrease the risks. Riding a motorcycle, you can use the entire lane, straightening out curves. The straighter your line through a corner, the less the demand on tire traction, which helps avoid a slide-out. It s also important to improve the view ahead, because what you can see is a big factor in how fast you can corner. To avoid sticking your neck out too far, you always need to be able to bring the bike to a stop within the roadway you can see. You have to assume that there will be hazards in the road halfway around, even if you can t see them yet. And when you re rounding a right-hand corner, your sight distance typically gets shortened by the shape of the landscape. The best way to maximize the view is to enter corners from the outside of the turn. That is, approaching a right-hander, make your turn-in from a position closer to the centerline. For a left-hander, make your turn-in closer to the right edge of the pavement. Those twisty secondary roads we enjoy typically have lots of crown in the center, with the pavement on either side slanting off ( cambered ) toward the edges of the road. A steep camber in a right-hander works to your advantage, but a steep camber in a left-hander works against you, decreasing traction and eating up leanover clearance. Consider one motorcyclist following the center of the lane (the car line) compared to another motorcyclist following a straighter line (the bike line) Not only does the bike line keep the motorcycle more vertical, it also places the bike in the lane to take advantage of a crowned road.

5 Contributed by Mark Johnston Entering a turn from the outside helps make the best of a well-cambered surface. Entering a righthander, you can carve over toward the right edge of the pavement where the camber is steepest. Entering a left-hander, you can ease over toward the center of the road where it s more level. Rider Training Resources: Team Oregon or call (800) Ride Like a Pro Motorcycle Safety Foundation Riders Edge We often describe our cornering lines in terms of the apex --the imaginary point where the motorcycle passes closest to the inside of the curve. The location of the apex determines the shape of your line. If you turn in early and point the bike toward the inside of the curve too soon, you ll pass by an early apex. The problem with an early apex is that you re tempted to carry too much speed into the turn, and then halfway around, realize you re running wide. Imagine a delayed apex somewhat farther around the turn. In a right-hander you ll need to make your turn-in closer to the centerline, and a bit later. In a lefthander, the turn-in point should be close to the outside edge of the road. The delayed apex (sometimes called a late apex) provides a better view ahead, conserves traction during the last half of the turn, keeps you away from those sideswipe zones, and points the bike more around the curve. A delayed apex line is a good idea for riding public roads where anything can happen. Let s imagine an ideal delayed apex line through a blind right-hand curve. You don t have to see the actual position of your imagined apex, just mentally slide it a little farther around the corner than where you think the actual road apex might be. A delayed apex line works just as well in a left turn, with your imagined apex along the centerline, a little farther around the turn. Get Your Patches and Pins Patches and the Salem HOG Chapter pin are available at all Chapter meetings. No matter what your preference, large or small, you will find the various patches on display with their prices. Checkout the display at the front table prior to the meeting, during break or immediately after the meeting. Large National HOG Patch - $20.00 Large Salem HOG Rocker - $20.00 Large Reflective National HOG Patch - $25.00 Large Reflective HOG Rocker - $25.00 Small National HOG Patch - $10.00 Small Salem HOG Rocker - $10.00 Salem Chapter Pin - $10.00

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8 FYI: Vietnam War Memorial Garden Located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA The purpose of this garden is to create a symbolic journey beginning from the Pacific Northwest to South East Asia. Your Journey along the path begins with several mature Douglas fir trees, rhododendrons, and flowerings, symbolically representing the Pacific Northwest, the place where many veterans embarked on their tour of duty. Continue along the path, winding through dense plantings of various bamboo trees, coupled with ground covers symbolically representing the rice paddy fields and villages of Vietnam, the veteran s entry into South East Asia. The trail then leads to a viewing post, back home, where a 360 observatory of both areas becomes a place for reflective thought, remembrance and healing. Finally, the honors trail leads you to a brick plaza, with a reflective dish that extends appreciation and remembrance to all Vietnam veterans. As you leave the garden, Pass Through With Honor. This garden was made possible by a generous donation from Gustave and Lore Baak. Salem HOG Group Riding Class Schedule for 2007 Month Date Day Time March 31 st Saturday 10:00 am April 29 th Sunday 12:00 Noon May 20 th Sunday 12:00 Noon June 23 rd Saturday 10:00 am July 29 th Sunday 12:00 Noon August 29 th Saturday 10:00 am September 28 th Sunday 12:00 Noon Attend a group riding class to become familiar with safe group riding practices and how Salem HOG rides. If you are new to riding, new to riding as part of a group or just new to Salem HOG, this is an important class. Many important aspects of group riding are discussed to help you and the entire club. All classes will be held at Salem Harley Davidson. The class runs 60 to 90 minutes. If weather is permitting, there will be a one to two hour ride afterwards to practice what was discussed in the class and to help newer members feel more comfortable by learning in a smaller group.

9 SALEM HARLEY OWNERS GROUP ENROLLMENT FORM AND RELEASE MEMBER NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE: (Home) Work Cell DATE OF BIRTH: (Month) (Day) ADDRESS: H.O.G NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: EXPIRES: OK to Print your name, telephone and address in Chapter Directory: YES NO OK to Print you address in the chapter directory: YES NO I have read the Annual Charter for H.O.G. Chapters and hereby agree to abide by it as a member of this dealer sponsored Chapter. I recognize that while this Chapter is chartered with H.O.G., it remains a separate, independent entity solely responsible for it s actions. -THIS IS A RELEASE, READ BEFORE SIGNING- I agree that the Sponsoring Dealer, Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), Harley-Davidson, Inc., Harley- Davidson Motor Company, my Chapter and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents (hereinafter, the RELEASED PARTIES) shall not be liable or responsible for injury to me (including paralysis or death) or damage to my property occurring during any H.O.G. or H.O.G. Chapter activities and resulting from acts or omissions occurring during the performance of the duties of the Released Parties, even where the damage or injury is caused by negligence (except willful neglect). I understand and agree that all H.O.G. members and their guests participate voluntarily and at their own risk in all H.O.G. activities and I assume all risks of injury and damage arising out of the conduct of such activities. I release and hold the RELEASED PARTIES harmless from any injury or loss to my person or property which may result from my participation in H.O.G. activities and EVENT(S). I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MEANS THAT I AGREE NOT TO SUE THE RELEASED PARTIES FOR ANY INJURY OR RESULTING DAMAGE TO MYSELF OR MY PROPERTY ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR CHAPTER DUTIES IN SPONSORING, PLANNING OR CONDUCTING SAID EVENT(S). WAIVER OF RIGHTS UNDER STATE STATUES I further agree to waive all benefits flowing from any state statute which would negate or limit the scope of the Release and Indemnification Agreement including, but not limited to, Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which provides: A general release does not extend to the claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known to him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor. By signing this Release, I certify that I have read this Release and fully understand it and that I am not relying on any statements or representations made by the RELEASED PARTIES. Make check in the amount of $15 payable to Salem Harley Owners Group. RETURN THIS FORM TO your Chapter Membership Officer or mail to Salem H.O.G/Membership, 3601 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, OR MEMBER SIGNATURE: WITNESS: DATE: LOCAL DUES PAID $ DATE: (Dues not to exceed maximum amount prescribed in, Annual Charter for H.O.G Chapters, as contained in the H.O.G Chapter Handbook.) Revised January 2007

10 Salem Hog Chapter #1997 Board Meeting Notes February 2007 The February meeting was brought to order at 6:30 p.m. by Director Jane Allen. Approval of prior board meeting minutes moved and seconded. Team Member Reports: prizes for chili feed. Contributed by Patty Nichols Sr. Road Captain ~ had a good meeting - 17 Road Captains, 22 Friday niters, all but 5 spoken for. Good group this year, looking forward to lots of rides. Treasurer Report~ Jackie, received thank you note from National Guard for donation, passed around a comparison budget. Sponsor Jeff Chapter heading in good direction, we have his full support, lets go forth. Chapter Member can have 20% off thru February. Encourage folks to come down for chili feed and buy. 10% to go to help offset POT costs. Asst. Director - Dave putting together trip up to BC Prince George for chapter for Canadian Rally more to follow Safety Officer ~ Mark Johnston Delivered National Guard check. Check HOG chapter room, newsletter, or the web for the finished group riding schedule. Classes scheduled for once a month, March Oct. but not August. Activities ~ Catherine will enlist help at the meeting for activities committee - April 7 th - Bowling night, Monte Carlo style. Chili 13 people entered for chili cook off additional 4 gallons of chili in case we run out. Sent out 900 invitations. Do you want to judge the chili, or eat the chili? Alan to pass out tickets at door and ask. Those that do not want to judge can bypass the chili for judging and can go to the large pot of chili for eating. $25 and $15 gift certificates for 1 st and 2 nd place Olive Garden gift certificates, along with some door Patt Brenden meet and greet - will delegate new owners and new members to the Road Captains, to help introduce them around. Webmaster ~ Bill Churchill asked for names of road captains and Friday nighter calender, activities committee, page on website, Newsletter ~ Wendy staying at Keizer Lazer Quick for printing. Wendy would like the board to send a paragraph or two, along with pictures so the general membership can get to know the board. Tech tips to be included. 15 th of each month is deadline for article and pictures. Historian Patty Looking forward to making history! Additional Business: Should we move board meeting to Schroeders? (Guest House) decided not to move. Change venue for chapter meetings not able to find a place that meets all of our requirements at this time. Take a count of how many people come to the meetings just to get an idea. Will make a statement about the hat rule at the Elks. At this time we will be staying at the Elks. Items to be brought up at the chapter meetings need to be brought to the Director or Asst. Director before the meeting or at break. Poker run will end at the Dealership March will be the start of poker run meetings. Dean Pearce to donate bike transport to Sturgis or Daytona for the poker run. Reminder to Phone Tree Committee to call on the chili feed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

11 FEBRUARY-MARCH 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 7:00p Salemhog Chapter Meeting State Capitol Biker Day 2007 Portland Rod & Custom Show 2007 Portland Rod & Custom Show Chilly Buns 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 2007 Portland Rod & Custom Show Ash Wednesday 12:00p ICE BREAKER A.B.A.T.E. SALEM CHAPTER 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 Feb 1 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 7 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 6:30p SalemHoG Board Meeting What: Bowling Nite When: April 7 starting time 7:00pm Where: Town & Country Bowling Alley on River Rd in Keizer Cost: $7.50 per person 11 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 7:00p Salemhog Chapter Meeting 2:00p Willamette Valley Chapter of ABATE Casino Night and Auction The cost includes 2 games and shoe rental. Sign up sheets will be available at the February and March chapter meetings. Monies need to be paid in advance. Contact Jane Allen to reserve your lane and prepay. Jallen@co.marion.or.us and (503) This is a closed event, for chapter

12 salem harley owners group #1997 Salem Harley-Davidson, 3601 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, OR PH: Salem Harley Chapter Survey As a New Year awaits us and a new Board has been selected, we would like feedback from our Members regarding events for We would appreciate you taking a few minutes to review and reply to the questions below and return to a Board member. A list of last years events are included in this survey and while two of them will remain essentially unchanged (Poker run and Christmas party); the other events are open for discussions and recommendations. Last years events included: Bowling night (end of February) Bingo night with Dessert Auction (March) Bingo night with Cookie contest (November) Poker Run (July) Christmas Party (first Saturday in December) Do you have any recommendations for New or Repeat events? Of past events, do you have any suggestions for improvement? Do you have any suggestions for rides (new or repeat)?