IMPORTANT INFO Kenosha H.O.G.

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1 IMPORTANT INFO Kenosha H.O.G. Chapter Officers Randy Cook, Director Paul Steffensen, Asst. Director Teresa Goldstein, Membership Officer Brenda Thompson, Treasurer Stuart Goldstein, Secretary VACANT Activities Bob Clampit, Safety Officer Jim Fry, Head Road Captain Cindy Norwich, LOH (262) Joan Lesko, Sunshine Officer Pam Rose, Editor Kenosha HOG Website Kenosha HOG calendar HOG Breath Kenosha H.O.G. Chapter Inc. #5559 Sponsored by: Uke s Harley Davidson/Buell th Ave., Kenosha, WI UKES Wow the Pot Luck dinner was awesome! All the good food. Thanks everyone who contributed that made it a success. Stamp book sales are going well so far but we can always use more places. Doesn't necessarily have to be someplace to eat or drink either; so if you have a small business that you want to share with everyone see if they want to place an ad. The form is on the website if you want to download it. See you at the chili cook off!!! Thanks! Brenda Thompson Brian Hawver brian.hawver@gmail.com webmaster@kenoshahogchapter.net The views and opinions in this newsletter are not necessarily those of Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Ukes Harley-Davidson, Inc., HOG Chapter or the newsletter staff. We also make no claim to the accuracy of the material in this publication.

2 Happy Anniversary to the following HOG members celebrating their marriage in the month of March! submitted by Joan Lesko 6 Wayne and Carol Remter 14 Tom & Deanna Herbert 11 Joe Geraci & Judy Brill 16 Beau & Diane Bosovich Happy Birthday to the following HOG members celebrating their birthdays in March! submitted by Joan Lesko 1 Steven Flash 17 St. Patrick's Day 5 Patti Kremser 17 Deanna Herbert 5 Mike Springer 17 Andrew Novak RIP 6 Gary Quedenfeld 18 Thomas Mason RIP 7 Andrew Fuller 18 Nancy Talley 8 Diane Taber 20 Spring Begins 11 Deborah Kluzniak RIP 20 Wendell Fry 11 Jerry Marvin 22 Phillip (Gus) Anderson 12 Clyde Mensching RIP 22 Carol Jean Drysdale 13 Daylight Savings Begins 26 Randy Cook 13 Douglas Lorge 26 Beverly Lorge 13 Cameron Smith 27 Easter Sunday 14 Bob Clampit 28 Rick Bidlack 14 Michael Hudnall 29 Arsene Gerber 14 James Sikac 31 Lawayne Blank 15 Lynn Faumui 2

3 A Word on Safety With the first days of riding nearing many of us are longing for the rumble of the engine, and the breeze on the knees! Safety on the road is a serious matter and begins with the realization that we are once again about to embark onto the roadways shared by vehicles much larger than our two-wheeled chariots. Whether you store your bike at the dealer or in your own garages it s important to remember to have your bike safety checked. There s nothing quite like riding a motorcycle on an open road, especially on a beautiful, spring day in the midwest. Here are a few tips from the people at the Allstate Insurance Company: In addition to yearly tune-ups, you ll want to regularly check: Oil levels Tires for wear and loss of tread Lights and signals Brake pads and brake fluid Battery cables and connectors Chain strength and lubrication Filters including oil, air and fuel Fuel levels and fuel lines, look for leaks Steering for smoothness and appropriate tightness Many of us choose not to wear a helmet, this is an individual choice. According to the National Traffic Safety Institute we should all wear a helmet. It s worth repeating twice. Motorcycle helmets are your best defense against traumatic injury. Stop into the dealer, the new helmet technology is making helmets lighter and far more comfortable than in the past, it s worth your time and consideration. Don t forget your other riding gear like jackets, leg wear, and appropriate foot gear. Leather goes a long way to protecting against the horrible effects of sliding on asphalt should you have to go down. Visibility is such an important matter as we take to the highways both in the front and the rear of your bike; consider investing in an LED upgrade. They are brighter than the standard lights that come equipped on our bikes. They go a long way toward letting others know you re on the road. The distance between vehicles is one of your best line of defense when riding on two, or three wheels. Remember the two-second rule, that s one-one thousand, two-one thousand. The more room you leave yourself the more options you have when things go wrong. When riding in groups you should leave a minimum of two seconds between you and the bike directly in front of you and one second between the bike in the staggered position. NEVER ride two bikes side-by-side, this is a recipe for disaster. I feel these simple considerations are very often forgotten, so try to incorporate it into your daily riding practice, it s a way to make safety a regular part of your riding experience. Remember it s springtime and that means the critters are movings once again. There s nothing scarier than a wild animal suddenly sharing the road with you, remember to be on the lookout. Visually scan your path of travel (at least 12 seconds ahead), recognize potential hazards and devote extra attention to them without ignoring the rest of the scene. I know it s a lot to consider, but in the end, routinely practicing safety on your bikes is what keeps us from becoming another statistic! Bob Clampit, Safety Officer 3

4 Feel Better Soon We hope that Steve Rose is feeling better each day after his surgery. Prayers and Sympathy Prayers and Sympathy to George and Patricia Broecker Families. George s Mom passed on February 5, Spring is just around the corner woop woop!! Chapter cards are good until March 31, Keith and Billy and Jackie and Amy at Uke's are aware that we changed the expiration date. You still will get your 10% off. We hope this will help until everyone gets their new card. The lady of Harley are in charge of the Chili Cook Off March 13th. If your interested in helping setting up the chili cook off please be at the hog room by 9:30 that day. I will also need take down crew too. We have to set up the tables and get all the supplies set up. We are making first, second and third funny trophies to give out to the winners. Any suggestion are appreciated. We also are giving the traveling first place trophy out to the first place winner. Looking forward a good turn out a variety of good chili. Cindy Norwich Lady of Harley 4

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7 Hi Everyone, Hopefully we will get some riding in this month! Even though the winter has been mild, it still feels too long! March 19 th at 11am we are going to be having an Infotainment Workshop so everyone can get a refresher on their system before the season starts. Also that day we are having an Intro to Motorcycling Workshop so if you have anyone in your life that is looking to get into the sport please have them sign up. All sign up info for both workshops can be found on our website. In case anyone isn t aware all military (current and veterans), police, fire and EMS personnel qualify for a free Riding Academy class this year. If anyone you know qualifies please let them know! Ride Safe, Uke s Team Last Year s Chili Cook Off 7

8 Kenosha Wisconsin Chapter th Ave. Kenosha, WI Return Service Requested March 2016 Edition Next Meeting will The HOG Room March 13th, 10:00 A.M. 8