Vol. IX, No. VII The Official Newsletter of H.O.G. Chapter #2376 Anthem, Arizona USA. From the Director

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1 Vol. IX, No. VII The Official Newsletter of H.O.G. Chapter #2376 Anthem, Arizona USA July 2018 From the Director S ummer is here. How do we know? Well... it s hot. That doesn t mean we stop riding, not at all. We have many, many rides over the summer months. Some of the planned rides are short, some longer, some are overnight. We try to ride up to the high country where it s cooler, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the area. And the cooler temperatures, too. So how do we stay comfortable? There are many things you can do to make the rides more enjoyable. The first and most important is to drink lots and lots of water to stay hydrated. Take breaks often, and wear clothing that blocks the sun s rays while providing air to take advantage of the evaporative cooling effect. Some of us have and wear cool vests. They provide a cooling effect and are available from many sources. I have one and it really helps to keep the body core cooler while riding. They last about an hour, usually long enough to get home from the last stop of a ride. They can be recharged by soaking them in cool water after they dry out. Another item that helps is a cool neck gaiter. Just soak it in cold water and put it on. It helps keep the hot air off the face and neck and provides an evaporative cooling effect. These are just a few ideas to help stay comfortable on our summer rides. No matter how you stay cool and hydrated, please join us on our rides, they are great times, with good friends, and of course we always find a nice place to grab a bite. We pride ourselves on being a riding chapter and I look forward to seeing you all on our upcoming rides. Jeff Feldstein Fluffy Director I n s i d e T h i s I s s u e o f C h a p t e r C h a t t e r HOGs & Dogs..2 Road Captain Report...3 Hot Stuff Chapter Picnic Chompin at Chompie s America, the Beautiful Meeting Minutes... 9

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3 Road Captain Report Keith Preston Potter Head Road Captain I am a fan of YouTube. I ve learned a lot and been entertained from many of the videos that are posted there. This includes everything from motorcycle maintenance to riding techniques to cute cat videos. In a recent video, I learned something about the physics of cornering while riding a motorcycle. In simple terms, motorcycles should not exceed 1.1 Gs of lateral force when cornering. When they exceed this limit, the tires lose contact with the road surface, causing the motorcycle to crash. For most Harley-Davidson motorcycles, obtaining that level of lateral force would require a lean angle of at least 45 degrees. However, Harley-Davidson motorcycles will start to scrape floorboards or foot pegs at about 30 degrees of lean angle. This means that your bike will scrape the pavement way before it has enough lean angle to produce a G-force strong enough to cause your tires to lose contact with the pavement. Most riders rarely execute turns that cause their bikes to exceed the limits described above... even on fun, twisty roads. Of course, there are many other factors to consider when cornering, such as road condition, tire condition, weight distribution, and more. The most important factor, though, is you. Always ride within your own ability. Now that you know a little bit more about the physics of cornering, your mind can be at ease when taking the next twisty road. To learn more, see this YouTube video: We Are THE Chapter That Rides! The rides during the month of June were a blast! Here are a few photos. Chapter Chatter 3

4 How Hot IS It Out Here? Brian Hicks Safety Officer The Heat Index or humiture is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity, in shaded areas, to posit a human-perceived equivalent temperature, as how hot it would feel if the humidity were some other value in the shade. The result is also known as the "felt air temperature, "apparent temperature," "real feel," or "feels like" temperature. How is the Heat Index calculated? The official formula is complex and for those of you who would like to perform your own calculations, I ve copied it for you below: Heat Index (HI) = ( T) +( rh) ( ) ( T rh) 10 3 T2 ( rh ) ( T rh) ( T rh ) (1.99 T rh ) ( T) + ( rh) ( ) ( T rh) 10 3 T2 ( rh ) ( T rh) ( T rh ) (1.99 T rh ) I minored in mathematics, so here is a simplified version: Temp(f) RH = YSAF* [see footnote below] Now that we know relatively how hot hot is, what can we do about it? There are a number of critical components to surviving in the heat: 1. Wear light colored clothing 2. Layer your clothing so you can adjust as the temperature changes. Breathable layers are better than nothing at all even under your riding gear. 3. Drink plenty of fluids pure water is best. Start drinking well ahead of your ride the effects of dehydration are cumulative. 4. Avoid caffeine, can act as a liquid diuretic and push water out of your system. If you must have a cup of caffeine, make sure you drink 8 ounces of water for every cup of coffee or soda that you drink. 5. Drink 1/2 ounce of water for every 1 pound that you weigh (as a rule of thumb, in a day). 6. Sip your water every 15 minutes or so, rather than drink more at longer intervals. 7. Install a cup-holder or use a hands-free Camelbak. 8. Wear lightweight clothing that covers your skin. It minimizes the sun s drying and damaging effects. 9. Stop frequently to rest, stretch, move around, drink water and cool down. 10. Plan your day around the weather. Start riding earlier and avoid riding during peak heat times. 11. Cool Vest is a wise investment and if properly used, can extend the riding day. 12. Pull Over Immediately if you start to feel light-headed, dizzy, have cramps or headaches, are nauseated or confused; or other early signs of heat exhaustion. Note: Parts of this article were borrowed from Liz Jansen 10 Tips for Hot Weather Motorcycle Riding. You ll notice that Ms. Jansen s Tips largely involve hydration and the need to consume water. Now add your own suggestions and prepare... prepare... prepare! (*) YSAF = You re Such A Fool [humor] Chapter Chatter 4

5 Vol. IX, No. VII Our Annual Chapter Picnic July 2018 Photos by Adrienne Coro Chapter Photographer Our annual Chapter picnic is a great time for all members. We get to hang out, eat free food, and swap stories about motorcycles and motorcycling. This year, the picnic was held at beautiful Bartlett Lake on June 2nd. A good time was had by all. Chapter Chatter 5

6 Ladies of Harley Visit Chompie s The Ladies of Harley sponsored a ride earlier in July to a Valley icon: Chompie s at Paradise Valley Mall. What better way to connect with your riding brothers and sisters than to share a great New York City meal in the middle of the Sonoran Desert? The hardest part was making a decision on which delicious meal to order. A good time was had by all. Chapter Chatter 6

7 America, the Beautiful Keith Preston Potter Editor In June, I completed a trip around the Lower 48 states by motorcycle. My lap around America covered just over 11,000 miles in thirty days. I saw a lot of beautiful places, rode some amazing motorcycle roads, met a lot of wonderful people, and had a lot of time to think. After all that thinking, I didn t discover any profound universal truths or revealing insights, but I did learn a few things. First, America is a lot bigger than it looks on a map. Even though I spent a year planning the routes, places to stay and eat, I underestimated the mileage for every day that I rode. I originally estimated the total mileage for the trip at less than 10,000 miles. My actual mileage was just over 11,000 miles. The thought of riding that far is enough to make one s butt hurt. To keep things in perspective, I chose to think of the trip as a series of shorter rides all strung together. I told myself that story over and over so that I could stay strong, not chicken out and stay home... which would have been a lot easier on the body. Second, each day s ride took longer than I thought it would. To compensate, I woke up before the sun each morning, with the goal of being on the road by 6 a.m. or earlier. This allowed time for more frequent breaks and for a sit down meal in the middle of each day... and still have enough daylight to make my camp at the end of a day of riding. I became an expert on setting up and taking down my camp. I developed routines that made the work easier and more efficient. I loved camping, but will admit that it is more of a challenge now that I am older. I remember a time when I was younger and camping was physically easier. The lesson here is clear: if you want to take a big motorcycle trip, don t put it off. Do it now, while you still can. A day will come when I will be unable to take big motorcycle trips... so I had better do things while I am still able to do them. Third, I love to ride. This passion is frequently reaffirmed by experiences on the road. Some of the most sublime moments on my trip came when I found myself on a good road, in scenic country, with no other traffic. These times were often early in the morning. I d like to thank the many deer, bear, antelope, alligators, and other critters for NOT sharing those moments with me. I appreciated them more from a distance. Hearing the one-note song of the engine when I was by myself in a beautiful setting was simply the best. I also enjoyed the roads that have a reputation in the motorcycling world: The Three Twisted Sisters in Texas, Cherohala Skyway, Tail of the Dragon, and Moonshiner 28 in the Carolinas and Tennessee, the Kank in New Hampshire, Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park in Montana, and the Pacific Coast Highway in Oregon and California did not disappoint. Each road was different. Each road had its own beauty and personality. Each road provided a unique, excellent riding experience. Finally, I was on the road for thirty days. By the end, I really missed my wife and the comforts of home. However, I m glad that I took this lap around America. I rode through 37 states, including all of the states that form the edge of the Lower 48, plus all of the states east of the Mississippi River and five Canadian Provinces. I collected 140 points for the 2018 ABCs of Touring. I was able to visit my grandchildren and see our beautiful country in a close, personal way. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. I m already thinking about where I might go next year. Chapter Chatter 7

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9 June Meeting Minutes Jim Swan Swanee Secretary Minutes General Meeting: Anthem HOG Chapter #2376, June 16, 2018 Location: Anthem Buddy Stubbs HOG Meeting Room Attendance: Members and Guests Present: 27 Officers Present: Officers Absent: Jeff Feldstein (Director), Al Harper (Asst. Director), Sharon Ackerman (Treasurer), Jim Swan (Secretary & Membership Officer), Brian Hicks (Safety Officer), Adrienne Coro (Photographer), Gary Fraley (Photographer) Gaby Burlingame (Activities Officer), Paula Genovese (LOH), Keith Preston (Editor & Head Road Captain), Steve Ehnis (Webmaster) Jeff Feldstein called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. The Pledge of Allegiance was stated by all. Jeff Feldstein-Director: I want to welcome everyone to the General Membership Meeting for HOG Chapter #2376. Do we have any new members or guests today and what do you ride? I am Tim Griffin, I am a new member and I ride a Soft Tail Deluxe. Welcome to the Chapter. We have a member that has decided to retire from this position as Road Captain, which he has held from 2010 to We would like to present Jim Cloud with a plaque commemorating his years of service for the Chapter. The good news is that he will still be doing other duties for the Chapter. Thank you for all that your years of service and support for HOG Chapter #2376. I want to show our members the Chapter picture that was taken at our April meeting. It has been framed so it can be displayed in the HOG Room, compliments of our members from Black Sheep. In addition, they are have made 8x10 copies for each of the Chapter members in this picture. Our many thanks to the Black Sheep for their generosity. Al Harper Asst. Director: Welcome everyone to today s meeting. I am looking for ideas on how we can get our members to be more involved in the Chapter s rides and activities. We need to increase our volunteers so that the same people are not doing the work for every ride and event. I would like to remind everyone that this is a volunteer organization. We need all our members to be involved. If you have any suggestions, please see me. Thank you. Sharon Ackerman Treasurer: We have $6, in the bank. Jim Swan Secretary: I have nothing to report. Chapter Chatter 9

10 Jim Swan Membership: Since the last meeting we signed up four new members and our total membership count is 116. As you are talking to people at Hogs & Dogs, neighbors, family and friends, talk about your Chapter and our rides and events. You are the Chapter s best ambassadors to help the Chapter grow. I have the credit card reader with me today and I have the Loyalty Rewards scanner. Jim Swan Acting LOH: Paula was not able to attend the meeting today. She asked me to let everyone know that there is a ride on July 8 th to Paradise Valley Chompie s. It will be posted in the July Rides and Events flyer from the Head Road Captain. This will be a Ladies of Harley Ride. There will be an organized ride to Chompie s or you can drive and meet everyone at the restaurant. Also, she wanted everyone to know that the boat ride she talked about at the last meeting has been postponed until the fall. Adrienne Coro Photographer: I have nothing to report. Gary Fraley Photographer: I have nothing to report for Photographer. As far as Black Sheep, there will be free boot shines available during Hogs & Dogs. Also, for your information, Larrie Fraley is the Black Sheep s representative for this HOG Chapter. Brian Hicks Safety Officer: I want to review the articles that were in the HOG Magazine #44 and #45 called Riding with Purpose. It includes Dynamic Lane Positioning and the acronym, OIL observation, intuition and logic while riding. I highly suggest you read these two articles. They will be available at the Membership table during Hogs and Dogs for you to review. Finally, look ahead, stay alert and check behind. Jeff Feldstein Acting Head Road Captain: In Keith s absence, I will review the rides for the remainder of June. There is no ride tomorrow, as it is Father s Day. On Saturday, June 23 rd, Brian will lead a ride to Mi Familia in Pine. Meet at McDonalds at 7:30 am for this 150-mile ride one way. Please note that there is a time change to get an earlier start due to the heat. On Sunday, June 24 th, Swannee will be lead a 25-mile ride to the Iron Works Restaurant in Glendale. Meet at McDonalds at 7:30 am. Finally, I will lead a 160-mile ride to the Creekside Café in Christopher Creek. Meet at McDonalds at 7:30 am. 50/50 Raffle for $45--Winner is Lin McKenna Buddy Stubbs $25 Gift Card--Winner is Jack Ackerman Brian Hicks moved to adjourn, and Steve Coro seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 am. Respectfully Submitted, Jim Swan, Secretary Anthem HOG Chapter #2376 Meeting Minutes Chapter Chatter 10

11 ANTHEM H.O.G RIDES & EVENTS JULY 2018 RIDES DEPART 30 MINUTES AFTER MEET TIME ALL MILES ARE ONE-WAY SUNDAY July 1 Nichol s West Meet: 7:00 a.m. at McDonald s SATURDAY July 7 Cruiser s Route 66 Café Meet: 7:00 a.m. McDonald s SUNDAY July 8 Chompie s Deli Meet: 10:00 a.m. at McDonald s SATURDAY DEALER SPONSORED RIDE July 14 Iron Springs Café Meet: 7:30 a.m. at McDonald s SUNDAY July 15 Rock Springs Café Meet: 7:30 a.m. at McDonald s SATURDAY July 21 MEMBERSHIP MEETING 10 a.m. HOGs & Dogs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. SUNDAY July 22 Goldfield Ghost Town Meet: 7:30 a.m. at McDonald s SATURDAY July 28 Back Burner Meet: 7:00 a.m. at McDonald s SUNDAY July 29 Long Valley Café Meet: 8:30 a.m. at McDonald s - 65 miles Road Captain: Swannee 135 miles Road Captain: Potter 35 miles Road Captain: Big Hoss 105 miles Road Captain: Potter 30 miles Road Captain: Swannee 65 miles Road Captain: Dan 70 miles Road Captain: Navigator 125 miles Road Captain: Fluffy Always check the website calendar and the ride HOT LINE for the latest updates on rides. Ride HOT LINE: (623) Chapter Chatter 11

12 CALL the Anthem Ride Hot Line Always call the Anthem H.O.G. Hot Line to get the latest status on rides. Guests are always welcome to ride with us no matter what kind of bike you ride Anthem H.O.G. #2376 Officers for 2018 Director Jeff Feldstein Fluffy Assistant Director Al Harper Poppy Secretary Jim Swan Swannee Treasurer Sharon Ackerman Activities Officer Gab Burlingame Ladies of Harley Officer Paula Genovese Trooper Head Road Captain Keith Preston Potter Safety Officer Brian Hicks Membership Officer Jim Swan Swannee Photographer Adrienne Coro Photographer Gary Fraley F-Stop Editor Keith Preston Potter Webmaster Steve Ehnis Chapter Chatter 12

13 Tail Pipe Anthem Harley Owners Group # Chartered on the 19th of September 2009, in Anthem, Arizona. - Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson sponsors H.O.G. Chapter The Anthem H.O.G. Chapter meets at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of every month at the Buddy Stubbs Anthem Dealership. - The Buddy Stubbs dealership is located at North 41st Drive, near the Anthem Way exit off I Visitors are always welcome. Come on by! - We currently have over 100 members. - The Chapter has designated St. Mary s Food Bank as the charity actively supported by the membership. - We are THE Chapter that rides. Sponsor Dealership: Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson Address: N. 41st Drive Anthem, AZ Phone: Website: editor@anthemhog.com Follow us on Facebook: Anthem H.O.G. Chapter #2376 Chapter Chatter 13