IN THIS ISSUE HOGFest Moo & Cluck Bellemont Ride Did You Know? Saguaro Nat l Park Ride Membership Renewal Christmas Party Registration

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1 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER/JANUARY Chapter 83 HOGLines Newsletter November / December / January IN THIS ISSUE 2015 HOGFest Moo & Cluck Bellemont Ride Did You Know? Saguaro Nat l Park Ride Membership Renewal Christmas Party Registration Arrowhead 83 HOGLines n

2 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER/JANUARY Chapter 83 HOGLines Newsletter INSIDE HOGLines 3 Ride Calendar 4 HOG Blog 5 Advertising/Business Directory HOG Fest Ride & Weekend 8 Moo & Cluck Ride 11 Membership Renewal 12 Did You Know? 13 Saguaro National Park Ride 16 Christmas Party Registration ADVERTISERS 6 Eyes for You Artistry ON THE COVER Scenic Bellemont Ride Sponsored by: Arrowhead Harley-Davidson N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive Peoria, AZ From the Director Hello fellow HOG 83 members. First I would like to extend a big welcome to all our new members! Thank you for choosing Arrowhead HOG Chapter 83. Fall is upon us and that means some great riding weather again! We have a bunch of excellent rides/events lined up in the next few months. The Fall Colors ride on November 7th and 8th, the Veterans Day ride on November 11th (a Wednesday ride) our Progressive Dinner ride on November 14th, a new ride this year - Christmas Lights ride on December 11th (a Friday evening ride), and of course our traditional New Years Day Breakfast ride on January 1st just to mention a few. You will want to be at the New Years Day ride so that you can get in the yearly chapter photo! See ride details for these and many other rides on our web site. Would you like to increase your odds of winning an AHD gift card at the membership meetings? For every ride you go on, you earn a bonus raffle ticket. Can t beat that more chances to win - all from riding and having fun! Our Christmas party is on December 5th this year so please mark your calendar and send in your reservation form now, as seating is limited to the first 110. The form is included in this Newsletter. We have several ways for you to keep up with what s going on, be sure to log on to our Arrowhead HOG 83 Website our Facebook page Like us on Facebook (log into Facebook and search for Arrowhead HOG Chapter 83) and our sponsoring dealership Arrowhead Harley Davidson Remember to call the Swine Line prior to any ride you are going on to verify the meeting place and time. As this Newsletter covers the balance of 2015 and into January of 2016, I would like to thank Arrowhead Harley Davidson for their support and generosity throughout the years, my fellow officers as well as the multitude of volunteers and all the chapter members for your support during my term as Director. It was an honor to hold this position and I will cherish the memories created over the last two years. In closing, I would like to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year! All for now ride safe! Bruce Fritz, HOG83 Director 2 Arrowhead 83 HOGLines November / December / January

3 ARROWHEAD RIDE CALENDAR Guests and prospective members are cordially invited to attend our General Meetings. Unless noted, Chapter rides are closed events, limited to Chapter members and one guest. November 2015 *Nov 11 *Nov 14 *Nov 21 Veteran s Day Ride. Meet at the Starbucks parking lot - SW Corner of Grand and 8:30AM Progressive Dinner Ride. Meet at the Dealership at 1PM. Turkey Drive at Alberton s - Volunteer Ride. Meet at the 7:15 AM. *Nov 22 New Member Ride. Meet at the 10 AM. DECEMBER 2015 * Dec 11 Christmas Lights ride. Meet at the dealership at 7 PM. * Dec 16 Alien Lunch Ride. Meet at the Starbucks parking lot - SW Corner of Grand and 9AM january 2016 *Jan 1 *Jan 10 *Jan 16 *Jan 23 *Jan 31 *Feb 6 *Feb 17 *Feb 21 *Feb 27 New Year s Day Ride. Meet at the dealership at 8 AM. Tin Top Ride. Meet at the Starbucks parking lot - SW Corner of Grand and 9:30AM Quartzite Ride. Meet at the Starbucks parking lot - SW Corner of Grand and 9AM Screamers Ride. Meet at the Starbucks parking lot - SW Corner of Grand and 10AM Military Vehicle Show Ride. Meet at the Chevron station 51st Ave & Loop 9AM. FEBRUary 2016 Dealer Suggested Ride. Meet at the dealership. Time TBD. 50 s Diner Ride. Meet at the Starbucks parking lot - SW Corner of Grand and 9AM Studio Movie Grill Ride. Meet at the Chevron station 51st Ave & Loop Noon. Green Frog Ride. Meet at the Starbucks parking lot - SW Corner of Grand and 10AM See Us on Facebook! Remember to ALWAYS call the Swine Line at on the day of a scheduled ride to verify time and meeting location! *Only the rides preceded by an asterisk count toward earning our Annual Chapter Progressive Ride Pin. You must attend 10 Chapter rides in a calendar year to earn your pin.

4 Arrowhead Chapter 83 HOGLines Chapter Officers Director Bruce Fritz Assistant Director Kevin Mancino Treasurer Don Thompson Interim Secretary Carolyn Fritz Safety Officer Richard Sporski Activities Officer Cherie Dubrow Membership Officer Bridget Otterman Senior Road Captain Ed Bell Webmaster Ron Hundley HOGLines Editor Debbie Maxwell Photographer Richard Sporski Historian Susan Thompson Chapter Manager Bill Brown Appointed Positions Social Media Czar (Facebook) Mark Zimmerman Information Swine Line HOG Chapter 83 Activities Info Arrowhead Harley-Davidson/ Buell Arizona Road Conditions Harley Owners Group CLUB-HOG ( ) H.O.G. Chapter 83 SPONSORS are Mark Tkach and Bill Coulter, owners of Arrowhead Harley-Davidson/Buell. DISCLAIMER: Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Harley Owners Group, Arrowhead Harley-Davidson/Buell, H.O.G. Chapter 83, and the staff of HOGLines make no claims concerning the accuracy of materials appearing in this publication. Permission from the Editor is required to reprint materials from HOGLines. Items may be edited, and appear based on the discretion of the Editor, subject to content and available space. CORRESPONDENCE: Letters, editorial contributions, high contrast photographic prints in color or black & white, or on computer disk, and calendar entries are welcome. We do not pay for such materials. All items submitted, including advertisements, are subject to editing or rejection at the discretion of the Editor. Submissions must arrive 15 days prior to the cover date of the next issue. Deliver all materials to Arrowhead Harley-Davidson/ Buell, marked to the attention of the HOGLines Editor. Include your phone number and a stamped, self-address envelope to return items. Copyrighted materials will not be reproduced in HOGLines without evidence of permission from the copyright owner. Photos are courtesy of the chapter photographer, unless otherwise noted. Advertising information is available by contacting Arrowhead Harley-Davidson/Buell. Progressive Gift Card Drawing At all General Meetings, except for January and June (there are no meetings during these two months), a name is drawn from a list of all Chapter 83 members for (2) $10 Arrowhead Harley- Davidson gift cards The winner must be present to win, but if they are not, they are rolled over to the next meeting. If, after the December meeting, there are cards left in the pot, they are donated to the Chapter Christmas Party for door prizes. You could be the next winner! Come to the next General Meeting to find out!! GOOD LUCK! Just a Reminder HOG Chapter 83 has a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol before and during chapter rides. At no time during a Chapter ride will a rider, driver, or passenger in the group be under the effects of alcohol. Consuming alcohol prior to or during a Chapter ride is not tolerated. Offender(s) will not be allowed to participate in the Chapter ride. Road Captains will enforce this policy by refusing the offender(s) the privilege of riding with the group. Are You Ready to Ride? Please be sure that you are ready when you show up for a ride. Have a full tank of gas, an empty bladder, and be ready to have a great ride. Be sure to arrive at the meeting location at the scheduled meeting time. All attendees on a Chapter Ride must be present for the safety talk in its entirety, otherwise they will not be allowed to attend the ride. Remember to ALWAYS call the Swine Line at on the day of the ride to verify the meeting time and location. Your Photo on the Cover of HOGLines If you have a great photo you would like to have published on the front cover of the HOGLines Newsletter, please send it to Debbie Maxwell at arrowheadhogeditor@gmail.com for consideration. Keep in mind that higher resolution pic s will look much nicer. Also, if you have a little blurb or an article about your Chapter ride, or just the story behind the picture, please send it along! See Us on Facebook! Scan the QR code for instant access to the Arrowhead Hog 83 Facebook page. Connect with other members and see what s going on in your Chapter! 4 Arrowhead 83 HOGLines November / December / January

5 Chapter Member s Business Directory we want to EXPAND OUR MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY! Send your info for a FREE Chapter Member s business listing LIKE THESE. Generate new leads to build your business! HOG Business Directory Listing Information The Arrowhead HOGLines Newsletter features a FREE business directory listing of Chapter 83 members that are independent business owners/operators who want to advertise their products or services. This listing will contain minimum business information. Anyone wishing to purchase a full advertisement in HOGLines should contact the Editor for further information. Complete the form below and return it to the dealership, or send it to the editor. Business Name: Heating and Air Conditioning sd&s Heating and Cooling Don Thompson Real Estate Financial Services Res. Lic.# Com. Lic.# Pro-Formance Realty Jeff Gilbert Full Service Tax Preparation and Investment Services Capital Money Management, Inc. Robert Rodriguez 30 Years Experience Wall Street Educated ATTENTION MEMBERS LIST YOUR BUSINESS HERE! Owner/Operator: Phone Number: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Description of Products/Services: Signature: Advertising Bi-Monthly Yearly Rates (1 issue) (6 issues) Bus Card Ad $25 $125 ¼ Page Ad $40 $200 ½ Page Ad $60 $300 Full Page $100 $500 Flyer/Insert $125 $625 All advertisements are subject to editorial revisions. Placement is based on space availability. For more information, please contact Debbie Maxwell at or arrowheadhogeditor@gmail.com for information Phone Number: (other than business) November / December / January Arrowhead 83 HOGLines 5

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8 MOO and OCTOBER 18, 2015 ESTRELLA PARK CLUCK PHOTOS BY rich sporski AND CAROLYN FRITZ

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11 Thank you for joining Arrowhead HOG #83. Thank you for choosing to be a part of Harley-Davidson and our great Chapter. It s always fun and exciting to meet new members and get reacquainted with continuing members. We are glad to have you as a member of Arrowhead HOG #83. Hope to see you soon at our upcoming rides, meetings and dealership events! Renew your local membership by December 1st and attend the Christmas Party on December 5th to be eligible for a drawing to win a $100 gift card to Arrowhead Harley Davidson! The drawing will be held at the Christmas Party! (Must be present to win) Annual Dues: $25 If you have any membership questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. November / December / January membership@arrowheadhog.com Arrowhead 83 HOGLines n

12 Arrowhead Chapter 83 HOGLines Do you know what the fuss over Torque and Horsepower is all about? I did a little reading and will try to explain in a layman s understandable terms. In general, did you know that torque expresses the amount of work an engine can produce? Torque is the force that moves our Harleys. More specifically, torque is the force that produces acceleration or the force that overcomes inertia from a stand still. Torque is the twisting force created by the turning crankshaft and finally to the rear wheel. The amount of torque and how low in the rpm range it develops determines how fast the bike will accelerate. Torque is a specific measurement that is easy to understand. Torque is measured in foot-pounds in the USA. One foot-pound (ft-lb) of torque is OTOS BY 1 RICH pound SPORSKI of force applied at a 1 foot radius. Take a 3 foot long bar with a socket on the end and apply 50 pounds of force. The torque on the bolt would be 150 ft-lbs of torque. Torque output on our Harleys is measured on a Dyno. Horsepower is not so easily understood. Horsepower is an arbitrary measurement. Horsepower is the effort to keep the bike moving. Therefore, horsepower determines speed. Horsepower is the ability to reach higher speeds and stay there. The term horsepower can mean many things and is measured differently around the world. James Watt, the guy who defined horsepower, wanted to figure out how much work a horse could do when removing coal from a coalmine. To make a long story short, he defined horsepower in terms of how much coal a horse could move in 1 minute (one horsepower = one horse moving 330 lbs of coal 100 ft or one horse moving 100 lbs of coal 330 ft). Of course pulleys were used to keep the horse s ability to do work reasonable basically to what the gearing in a transmission does for you in a Harley. As every mechanic knows, there must be a happy medium in gearing to give the engine both torque and rpm capability. An engine that is all torque with extremely low gearing, the rpm will suffer. Conversely, an engine that is all about high rpm will suffer poor low-end torque. Torque and horsepower are intertwined. One cannot live without the other. If you have the chart after getting your bike dyno d, you will notice that torque and horsepower are always equal at 5252 rpm. Notice on the dyno chart that above 5252 rpm, the torque will always be less than the horsepower. Below 5252 rpm, the torque will always be more than the horsepower. How is the constant 5252 rpm determined? There is a mathematical formula and a long explanation that explains why they are always equal at 5252 rpm but I won t get into that here. You re welcome. Maybe in a future Did You Know article. *This information has been summarized from an article in AI Magazine. Ron Hundley 12 Arrowhead 83 HOGLines November / December / January

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14 4 no wait, 5 no, 7! bikes gathered on a beautiful fall morning for a ride to check out Saguaro National Park in Tucson. Some were joining us for the very first time. Erik Hames had ridden with us once before, but this was the first time his wife Kelly was able to join us. She was so excited to finally be riding with us! Their babysitter had arrived late, and they had decided they would try to catch up to us if we were gone by the time they got to the Chevron meeting place. Also joining us for the first time was Dan Krohta. One bike had communication issues between the fob and security system but was eventually coaxed into starting, thanks to determination, an owner s manual, smart phones, and the combined efforts of everyone there. A little behind schedule but finally on the road, 7 bikes and 11 people headed east towards our first stop in Superior. Unfortunately, only 5 bikes pulled into the rest area. One bike had mechanical issues and had to pull over just after Florence Junction. Wouldn t you know it, it was Erik s bike. They were unable to complete the ride. We never even got a picture of them with the group, and now they were out. Don (rear road captain) and Susan Thompson stayed behind to help Erik and Kelly. The rest of us waited for a while at the rest stop in Superior. After hearing that there was finally a vehicle on the way to retrieve them and their bike, we all hit the road again. Of course, Don and Susan were now behind the group. We rode south out of Superior past two monster pit mines and through some gorgeous scenery on gently twisting roads. After a short stop for gas in Winkleman, we were on our way again. Next stop was lunch at a Chili s restaurant in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. Once there we were in touch with Don, and directions were given on how to find us. The first group was well into their lunches by the time Don and Susan finally joined us. Our server was very much in tune with us, making sure we all had plenty to drink, keeping our drinks refreshed, and making sure everyone was taken care of. Waiting for Don and Susan to finish their lunches provided the rest of us an opportunity to chat. As a group, we seem to have a knack for incorporating food and chat into our rides! After lunch we skirted the northern edge of Tucson to the western section of Saguaro National Park. After a where the heck are you taking us ride through several neighborhoods, both fancy and not, we crested a hill to find a sea of saguaros before us. It truly was a spectacular view. And another nice curvy road. Fortunately the speed limit was low so the riders were able to enjoy some of the scenery too, not just those of us in the passenger seats. We rode through the park for a while and finally arrived at the Visitor Center. There was a nice shaded patio with spectacular views of saguaros and all the other plant life. This side of the park is quite different from the eastern section. I think many of us were surprised by not only the saguaro forest but also by how much vegetation there was in general. Definitely not the southwestern desert I was expecting! After photos and enough looking around, everyone wound up inside the Visitor Center. The movie started while we were in there so we all went in to watch. Back outside after the movie, people found shady spots to sit. It had already been a long day at this point and no one wanted to move. Several joking comments were made about no one wanting to be the first to get up. Finally someone noticed that clouds had moved in. Under the blissful shade provided by the clouds, we mounted up for the ride home. One more stop for gas a few miles north of the park and we were on our way. Dan, Doug, Don, Ron, Jon, and John (with Melanie, Susan and Lynn, but the guys names sounded so much better together) rode together as a group until we hit the southern edge of the Valley and then everyone went their separate ways. Good friends, great scenery, good food, and finally decent weather a great day! PHOTOS AND STORY BY LYNN RUSKIN n Arrowhead 83 HOGLines November / December / January

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16 Arrowhead Chapter 83 HOGLines Saturday, December 5, 2015 Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 A West Thunderbird Rd. Peoria AZ Time 5:00 PM Sign-in 6:00 PM SHARP Dinner Buffet Begins 11:00 PM The Party s Over Events Arm s length 50/50, Raffle Prizes, and Grand Prize Buffet Dinner and Dancing to the sounds of a DJ Introduction of the 2016 Chapter Officers Reservations are due at Arrowhead by November 27th $25 for Members and $50 for Non-Members One guest per member may attend. No-shows will not receive a refund. Included in the price are the dinner buffet, music and other listed events. Maximum seating is 110 The registration form and payment must be received by November 27, Mail or deliver to: Cherie Dubrow c/o Arrowhead HOG Chapter N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria, AZ Please make checks payable to: Arrowhead Chapter 83. Cash will also be accepted. This year s dinner buffet, will be provided by Dillon s Catering and will feature meats, vegetables, starch, salad, rolls and butter. Member Name: Please Print Legibly Guest Name: Please Print Legibly 12 6 Arrowhead 83 HOGLines November/December 2014/January June/July

17 Arrowhead Chapter 83 HOGLines The temps are cooling off in Arizona, and... BEHOLD! Opportunity knocks! It is now possible to easily hook up with both (or either) of the Harley-Davidson ESP (extended warranty) and the Arrowhead H-D Maintenance plans, while simultaneously being oh, so kind to your budget! After applying a small down payment, the balance can be billed in up to 18 monthly increments, to the account of your choice. There is no credit check, no contract and no interest expense. If you find yourself in need of renewing (or securing for the first time) either the Harley- Davidson ESP and/or the Arrowhead H-D Maintenance plan, now is the time to do so without stress! And, eliminating stress is kind of why we love our Harleys, isn t it? Keep it between the stripes, with the shiny side up! Jon Valentine, Business Manager Arrowhead Harley-Davidson n Arrowhead 83 HOGLines November / December / January

18 Arrowhead Chapter 83 HOGLines Remember to always call the Swine Line on the day of a scheduled ride to verify time and meeting locations or changes due to weather! Call now for all the latest updates on HOG83 Chapter Rides! Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. There are three categories of activities, all activities are identified as follows: Ju s t A Re m i n d e r HOG Chapter 83 has a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol before and during Chapter rides. At no time during a Chapter ride will a rider, driver, or passenger in the group be under the effects of alcohol. Consuming alcohol prior to or during a Chapter ride is not tolerated. Offender(s) will not be allowed to participate in the Chapter ride. Road Captains will enforce this policy by refusing the offender(s) the privilege of riding with the group. Closed Events: are those chapter events which are open to chapter members and one guest per member. Member Events: are events that are open only to H.O.G. members. Open Events: are those chapter events which are open to chapter members, national H.O.G. members and other guests as desired. If you are interested in becoming a H.O.G. Chapter member, contact Arrowhead H.O.G. Chapter Membership Officer, Bridget Otterman at membership@arrowheadhog.com 18 Arrowhead 83 HOGLines November / December / January

19 From Our Membership Officer Arrowhead HOG83 Patches and Pins A. Contact Bill Brown at For Ordering Information D. E. A) Large Patch or Large Rocker...$20.00 ea D) HOG Pin... $10.00 ea E) Arrowhead 83 patch... $7.00 ea B) Small Rocker; C) Small Patch, or F) Name Tag... $10.00 ea F. B. C. Please remember that you must keep your National H.O.G. membership current in order to maintain your local chapter membership. Should your National membership expire, at any time during the course of the year, we must, in accordance with our National Charter, cancel your local chapter membership. As reminder, our Chapter membership year runs from January 2, 2015 through January 1, If you have a spouse, significant other, or loved one that might ride on the back of your bike, but is not a National Member, please consider sponsoring and enrolling them as an Associate H.O.G. Member. Once that person is an Associate Member and has a National H.O.G. membership number, then they may also become a local chapter member. Do you know someone who was a chapter member but has since dropped out? Try to get them back in the chapter or have them send me an letting me know why they no longer want to participate. The chapter officers want to do whatever we can to retain and maintain our members. Knowing why people don t renew their membership or simply drop out will help us improve what we do. Finally, check out the chapter and HOG.com websites and look at the Fall/Winter ride & event calendars. Make your plans early, take time off from work, and get out and enjoy riding with the chapter and your friends. Peer pressure your friends to take a few vacation days, pack up the bikes and head out across the country. Attend chapter meetings, participate in events, ride and have fun. If you have any membership questions, please let me know. You can contact me through the Arrowhead H.O.G. 83 website, by just clicking on the Chapter Officer tab and then the Membership Officer tab to send me an . Ride Safe, Bridget Otterman Arrowhead HOG #83 Membership Officer

20 Write an article for the newsletter and if it s published, we ll reward you with a $10.00 Arrowhead Harley-Davidson gift card. Eligibility Requirements: You must be a current chapter member The topic and content must be appropriate for publication in the newsletter Just submitting an article does not guarantee publication The article must be published to receive gift card Each member is limited to one gift card per newsletter (This includes articles needing to be continued in more than one issue of HOGLines) Chapter Officers are not eligible Articles should be ed to Debbie Maxwell at arrowheadhogeditor@gmail.com We would love to hear about your riding adventures. And having a little extra to spend at the dealership isn t bad either! n Arrowhead 83 HOGLines November / December / January