GWRRA NY Chapter T May 2013 Newsletter.

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1 GWRRA NY Chapter T May 2013 Newsletter Chapter T meets at the Vienna Hotel on the corner of Rt. 13 and Rt. 49 on the fourth Thursday of the month. Join us for a bite to 6PM with the meeting to follow at 7PM DIRECTOR of GWRRA: Jere Goodman Rider Education Director: Tony Van Schaick Region B Directors Tom & Renee Wasluck Region B Educator Al Stahl NEW YORK DISTRICT STAFF : District Director Paul & Suzette wood Asst. District Directors Bob & Cathy Turner Gary & Donna Cork District Educators John & Pam Van Deusen District Leadership Trainer Claire & Richie Aylward District MAD Coordinators- District Coy Coordinators Bob & Sandy Kelley District Couple of the Year Tim & Eileen Guile District Membership Coordinator Pete & Marielle St. Amour District Public Relations Linda Waterman District Treasurer Kathy DeGroff Newsletter Editor Phil & Tammy Coons District Web Mistress Suzette Wood NY District Website: Checkout the Latest News from the N.Y. District: & GWRRA National s News Letters Chapter T Staff: Chapter T Director: David & Linda Fletcher \ fletch98@dreamscape.com Asst. Director: Treasurer: Jack & Joan Bisgrove \ bisgrove@twcny.rr.com Ride Educator: Jim Thayer \ jthayer12@gmail.com Tech advisor: Dave Secor \ bikerdavy@yahoo.com Newsletter editor: Jim & Trish Thayer \ jthayer12@gmail.com 2012 Chapter Couple: Al & Linda Yerdon MEC: Linda Clemens \lmcleme@gmail.com Recording Secretary: Sally Williams \ salandwill@hotmail.com Sunshine Coordinator: MaryAnn Bennett \ sawhorse@twcny.rr.com Webmaster: Clark Clemens \ cwcleme@twcny.rr.com Photographer: Dan Brown \ Au9411@verizon,net Birthdays: May 10 Linda Yerdon May 12 Clark Clemens May 27 Trish Thayer Anniversaries: May-10 Gordon & Beverly Miner Dash 4 Cash Points as of May points Monthly Gathering 50/50 Winner Davis Gibbs Congratulations to All! 1

2 Chapter T s Director s Corner All motorists are reminded to safely "share-the-road" with motorcycles and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe. Motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to all other motorists. Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle on the road. Riders and motorists are urged to give each other the mutual respect they deserve. It is the responsibility of both riders and motorists alike to obey all traffic laws and safety rules. Drivers of cars and trucks are frequently asked to remember that operators of smaller motorized vehicles, motorcycles in particular, also have their right to the road. Motorcycles have their headlights on during the day to increase their visibility on the roads and highways. Additionally, more motorcyclists are wearing 'high-viz' colored clothes/jackets and adding more LED driving lights to enhance being seen by others. There are more motorcycles on our roads now that the weather is better and we've already had motorcycle accidents and deaths in our area. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; everyday in this country three motorcyclists are killed at intersections. Therefore, we need to raise awareness and encourage people to stop and look twice at intersections. "Look Twice - Save a Life." We're just trying to get everyone to look a couple more times before making a turn or pulling out into an intersection. It doesn't take but a second to do that and it might just save a life. As you drive/ride around, look for the large "Watch for Motorcycles" signs throughout the area and our 'lawn signs' to get this safety message out. There were 33 members and guests at our last gathering now that members with health and/or family issues are back, as well as those returning from Florida. All were reminded that in addition to checking over our motorcycles, we should ensure the 'just-in-case' cards we carry contain upto-date contact information; especially for those who ride alone on occasion. Also, don't forget to check those First Aid Kits before you might need to use them. Jumping on the bandwagon, as other Chapters have done, to increase the fun during our monthly gatherings, Chapter 'T' will have a member tell a joke to lift our spirits and tighten up our stomachs. Some parameters need to be established as we sometimes have kids (future members) in attendance nor do we want to gross anyone out. Lets keep our jokes in good taste, hopefully geared toward motorcycles and funny. At our last gathering our director gave examples of a couple one liners and a short tale related to motorcycles So check your files, test your memory and come prepared with one to tell. There s a lot of clever people in Chapter T. Sponsors: Let's welcome a new sponsor - Sherry Z's Diner, 569 State Rte 13, Williamstown, NY. If you're out riding that way, stop in for home made specials and deserts. Tell your friends, fellow riders, etc. about Sherry Z's and all our fine sponsors noted throughout this newsletter. Upcoming Events/Rides for May: -4th - Blood Drive, Liverpool (noted in last month's newsletter) -5th - Shriner's (Halsey Road) Breakfast & Bike Blessing -11th - TCLOC, Green Lakes, 9 a.m. -18th - Tech Day/Bike Swap, Inspections, 9 a.m., Rain Date is 5/19 $5.00 each and bring dish to pass and your own beverages -19th - Miracle Ride, Spinning Wheel, Syracuse -23rd - Chapter T gathering, 6 pm eat and 7 pm meeting -27th - Vienna Parade (to honor Veterans), line up at 9 am sharp on Yager Road, Route 49-31st - 6/1 - Thunder in the Forge, Old Forge ***Ride Safe and Offer More Visibility*** Dave & Linda 2

3 NY T Rider Education Page: Unconscious Incompetence Unfortunately, it's not easy to know what we don't know. As a result, nearly all riders have some weaknesses that they don't recognize. Some have many. And, like the fourth comedian and the gazelle, the first time they come to know they are beyond their skill level is when it's too late to recover. For instance, most riders believe they are better at braking than they are. But they quickly learn otherwise the moment a car pulls across their path of travel and the essential skills required to perform a safe, rapid stop from speed fail to materialize. (Rely on ABS? On dry pavement, current ABS systems require a longer stopping distance than a skilled rider performing threshold braking often the difference between striking a vehicle and stopping short of impact.) What skills do you lack that you may not realize? Will unawareness and false confidence bite you when you least expect it? Ask fellow riders to observe your riding. Read books about riding technique to raise your awareness of your own skills. Be honest with yourself. Then sign up for a training course that lets professional riding coaches observe your techniques and help you identify any potential problem areas. Do all you can to move away from the dangers of unconscious incompetence. As the MSF says, "The more you know, the better it gets." Conscious Incompetence At this level, riders know that they have specific shortcomings. And, while they may lack confidence in those areas, they at leastrecognize where the problemslieand either do their best to avoid situations that call on those skills or decide to work on improving them. For instance, many riders admit they are uncomfortable riding U-turns and other low-speed maneuvers, so they avoid them at all costs. Or they cautiouslypaddle walk their bikes around parking lots to avoid a spill. The best solution? Seek help. Study the techniques and begin to work on those skills that can build confidence and convert your limitations into competencies. Before long, you'll make it to the next stage of rider competence. Conscious Competence Through increased awareness and dedicated efforts to overcome weaknesses, virtually all riders can reach a high level of proficiency. Here, riders routinely apply the techniques and strategies they've learned and consistently demonstrate skilled and safe riding. They are consciously engaged in all aspects of their riding and continually apply knowledge they've gained through studying and training programs. They are safer, more aware and more skilled. And they enjoy riding more than they ever thought possible. Be warned; at this stage you will likely become hooked on continual training and learning. But that's also what can take you to the pinnacle of riding competency! Unconscious Competence Ah, motorcycling nirvana. At this stage, the rider applies exemplary technique and consistently demonstrates proficiency without deliberate conscious effort. Excellence is now instinct. Because skills, techniques and strategies are so well rooted, the rider is able to quickly gather information, process it and respond without having to methodically think things through. Every experienced rider has some level of unconscious competence you no longer have to think about how to shift a motorcycle, right? You just do it. Interestingly, the rider who has achieved a level of unconscious competence although he is among the best riders in the world consistently asks himself what weaknesses still remain unidentified. Understanding these four levels of competence and recognizing where your own skills lie can do much to vastly improve your riding skill, safety and enjoyment. 3 Jim Thayer NY Chapter T Educator This is a part of an article from Rider Riding Well By Eric Trow Remember May is Motorcycle Awareness Month To Kick it off I invite you to join Chapter D & T at the T-CLOC/PLP at Green Lakes State Park at 9:00am on May 11th. Lunch around Noon. Bring a dish to pass. RSVP to John / vandeusen2@hotmail.com. Title your PLP Jim Thayer NY Chapter : T Rider Ed.

4 Recalls: TECH CORNER with Dave Secor Name of Product: 12-volt heated jacket liners Units: About 9,900 Hazard: A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Description: This recall involves Gerbings and Harley-Davidson(r) black nylon, 12-volt, heated jacket liners. The jacket liners heat up when plugged into a vehicle, such as a motorcycle or snowmobile. "Gerbing's Heated Clothing" or "Harley Davidson(r)" is printed on the front left chest of the jacket liners. The Gerbing's jacket liners have model number JKLN and PO# 3796 and Harley-Davidson (r) jackets have model number VM and GM32873, GM32874, GM34188, GM34189, GM34190 or GM The model number, PO number and "Use only 12 Volts" are printed on a label sewn inside next to the jacket liner's front zipper. Incidents/Injuries: Gerbings has received two reports of the jacket liners overheating, causing minor dime-sized burns to consumers' backs, resulting in blisters. Sold at: Harley-Davidson(r) dealerships, Eagle Leather and other sporting goods, retail stores and motorcycle shops nationwide from April 2011 through December 2012 for between $200 and $240. Importer: Gerbings, LLC, of Stoneville, N.C. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the jacket liners and contact Gerbings, LLC for a free repair or replacement liner. Consumer Contact: Gerbings LLC; toll-free at (877) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, Harley-Davidson(r) at (800) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www. gerbing.com and click on the Recalls & Warnings link for more information. *********************************************************************************************** CONTINENTAL TIRE RECALL NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T001 Continental Tire is recalling certain ContiMotion motorcycle tires, size 180/60R16 M/C 74H produced from December 19, 2010, through September 24, The tires were sold as replacement equipment for Honda GoldWing 1800 motorcycles. Some of these tires may experience uneven wear, groove cracking, and belt lift. This could result in a loss of inflation pressure. A loss of inflation pressure while riding could cause the motorcycle operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash. Continental Tire will notify owners and reimburse customers for the affected tires. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Continental Tire customer service toll-free at For more information for this particular recall, please go to 13T001. 4

5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat May Ice cream Ride 3 4 Chapter D s Blood Drive, Liverpool, NY Morning 5 Breakfast at Shriner's (Halsey Road), Bike Blessing Ice cream Ride PLP & Picnic with Chpt. Green Lakes State Park 9:00am Ice cream Ride Chapter T Tech Day/Bike Swap, 9 a.m Chapter T Gathering at the Vienna Hotel Dinner 6:00 pm Meeting 7:00 pm Ice cream Ride 31 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat June Ice cream Ride Americade in Lake George, NY 6/1 thru 6/8 7 8 Chapter T ride to Lake George (Bill) Ice cream Ride Ice cream Ride Bob s BBQ Ride to Work (Jerry) Day - *FYI Chapter T Gathering at the Vienna Hotel Dinner 6:00 pm Chapter T ride to Cape Vincent (Davis) NYS Free Fishing Weekend - *FYI 30 NYS Free Fishing Weekend - *FYI 5

6 We have a new route for the ride that eliminates any highways and provides great scenic views. For Sale 2002 Honda Magna 1000 cc New Tires Saddle Bags $ /

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