Chapter V Newsletter Nov. 2017 National/District Staff Director of GWRRA: Ray and Sandi Garris 800.843.9460 Ext. 233 http://www.gwrra.org Region D Directors: Lloyd and Becky Glydewell http://www.gwrra-regiond.org Region D Couple of the Year: Rick & Debbie Warmels Michigan District Directors: Ken and Patti Kintner gwrramiteam@gmail.com (517) 902-9893 GWRRA Chapter V, Freeland, Michigan Bob Thill ~ Chapter Director Meetings held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM Freeland Memorial Park Building Freeland, MI District Couple of the Year: Tim and Pam Hanson ROAD CAPTAINS Jon & Colleen Badour Kim & Sandy Bargeron Bill Boehm Kim Brookhouse Chris & Pam Coughlin Dave Frazier Rick & Joy Hebner Jim Heiler Dennis Lange Mac & Mona McCaulley Linda Mclaren Lenny & Connie Meisel Al Pierson Jim & Cindy Pozenel Otto Schunemann Bob Thill Glenn & Sue Wegner George & Dianne Williams Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge
Chapter V Team Members Bob Thill ~ Chapter Director 989-326-0639 CD@ChapterV.net Glen & Sue Wegner ~ Assistant CD's 989-274-3308 ACD@ChapterV.net Cassie Lange ~ Treasurer, 50/50 Sales Treasurer@ChapterV.net Rider Education ~ TBD 989-475-3979 RiderEd@ChapterV.net Sue Wegner ~ Secretary 989-274-3308 Secretary@ChapterV.net Sue Wegner ~ Sunshine Lady 989-274-3308 Jon Badour ~ Chapter Ambassador 989-205-1775 MEC@ChapterV.net Glenn Wegner ~ Raffle Tickets 989-274-3308 Tickets@ChapterV.net Mona McCaulley ~ Photographer/Historian 989-798-5324 Photographer@ChapterV.net Nancy Pierson ~ Newsletter Editor 989-289-8254 Newsletter@Chapterv.net Brag Book ~ TBD BragBook@ChapterV.net Jim Heiler ~ Webmaster 248-755-0214 Webmaster@ChapterV.net Dennis Lange ~ Ride Coordinator 989-832-5869 Rides@ChapterV.net 2 29000 Inkster Road, Suite 150 Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 569-4646 Fax: (248) 569-6737 Toll Free: (888) 797-8787
Riding with CD Bob Well, this riding season is almost on the books. The weather for Michigan this past month was simply fantastic. The colors may have been sporadic, but they were beautiful. I think we had a successful riding season. If we did not go to your favorite venue this year, let us know and we can make it next year. We are approaching Thanksgiving, so Chapter V will have its annual Thanksgiving dinner Gathering. This is something we all look forward to, so the Gathering will start at 6:00 Pm. The Anniversary Party was a great success, and naming Ben and Mary Gawrylowicz as our 2018 Couple of the Year was the highlight of the evening. I wish to thank all Chapter V members who participated and the many guests, who made it a success. Glenn and Sue Wegner were installed as our new Assistant Chapter Directors by Rob Robinson at our October Gathering, which was attended by members of Chapters F2, E, D2, J, J2, W, and our new Michigan District Directors, Ken and Patti Kintner. Also in attendance our outgoing ACD, Doug McAfee. Congratulations to Glenn and Sue. Glenn and Sue Wegner have stepped up to be our new ACD s and Doug McAfee is stepping down. To all 3, I say thank you. Glenn will continue as the Raffle ticket coordinator and Sue will continue as our Sunshine Lady and Secretary. Doug will be most welcome to attend any of our events. Keep thinking about where you would like to go for our Meet and Eats, and let Sue know. These will be starting soon. Our prayers to George and Dianne Williams for the loss of their son Kirk. They say time heals all wounds, but mine is greater than most. This time of the year is very hard on me. I thank all for their kindness and thoughtful words. Bob Bay Cycle Powersports (989) 684-0754 M-F: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sun: Gone Riding 3800 S. Huron Rd. Bay City, MI 48706 Bay City, MI 48706 3
10. General Lubrication Rider Education Corner (NEP3) Top 10 Overlooked Maintenance Items Anything that pivots on your motorcycle needs periodic lubrication. If you live in a rainy environment this task is even more important. Every now and then, take the 15 minutes required to brush a little grease onto your lever pivots and your sidestand and centerstand pivots. The payoff will be smooth operation, the prevention of rust, and the knowledge that you re taking good care of your bike. 9. Coolant Change Out of sight; out of mind, right? When was the last time you changed your bike s coolant? Don t remember? Well then, I guess we ve made our point. At the very least, you should check your bike s coolant overflow tank on a monthly basis and for its freeze-protection qualities annually. We recommend changing it at least every two years. Antifreeze does more than protect your engine from damage in freezing weather. Antifreeze also performs several other important duties. The aluminum internals to your engine are prone to oxidizing. Coolant and other products, such as Water Wetter, form a protective coating over the bare aluminum, keeping it from eroding at high-heat areas and from building up on cooler locations, which would reduce the efficiency of the cooling system. Coolant also lubricates the water pump and prevents foaming. 8.Cable Lubrication Don t wait until your bike s throttle or clutch cables start to bind or feel like they ve got grit inside of them. Instead, a quick spritz of cable lube a couple times a season will keep everything slip-sliding away. If you just can t be bothered, you should, at the very least, lube them at every oil change. 7. Brake Pad Check News flash: motorcycle brake discs are expensive! And in associated news, brake pads wear out over time. So, if you don t want to hear that dreaded metal-on-metal sound of the brake pad backing material contacting your disc, give your pads a quick look-see a couple times a season more frequently when the pads start to wear thin. The good news is that brake materials are better and longer lasting than ever. So, when you do change your pads, it s likely to be relatively cheap upgrade from stock. How do you know when the pads are due for a swap? If the material is 2mm or less. 6. Oil Level Check Yes, modern motorcycles don t burn oil like bikes did in the Bad Old Days, but that doesn t mean you shouldn t check your bike s oil level on a weekly basis. If you ride infrequently, consider checking before every ride. With regular checks, you are more likely to notice symptoms of little problems before they get bigger. For the best way to check your particular bike s oil level, consult your owner s manual. For a list of things you can learn from checking your engine s oil, follow the link below. Retrieved from: http:// www.motorcycle.com/top10/top-10-overlooked-maintenance-items.html/11 4
This Month with Chapter V GWRRA Fall State Officers Meeting Saturday, Nov 4, 2017 Rivertree Community Church, 3113 Lansing Ave, Jackson, MI 49202, USA Social starts at 9:30 AM, meeting starts at 10:00 AM. 3113 Lansing Ave., Jackson, Mi. Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, Nov 5, 2017 Remember to set your clocks 1 hour back. Chapter V Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Gathering November 15, 6:00pm 8:30pm Titabawassee Township Park Memorial Building 150 Park St. Freeland, Mi. Gathering starts at 7PM, at the Titabawassee Township Park Memorial Building, 150 Park St. Freeland, Mi. Veterens Day November 11 5 Bay Cycle Powersports (989) 684-0754 M-F: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sun: Gone Riding 3800 S. Huron Rd. Bay City, MI 48706 Bay City, MI 48706
November Birthdays Otto Schunemann Nov 1, 2017 Dick Arthur Nov 11, 2017 Dave LaBrenz Nov 26, 2017 Bill (Winemaker) & Elaine Boehm Nov 21, 2017 Dave & Carolyn Frazer Nov 30, 2017 John & Diana Holmes Nov 23, 2017 Leonard and Connie Meisel Nov 30, 2017 2018 the Year of Couple 6 Ben & Mary Gawrylowicz
Motorcycle Trivia Q 1. In what model year did Honda introduce the street-scrambler CL models? 1964 1961 1962 1963 Q 2. Well before the Suzuki X-6 Hustler of 1966, what two-stroke sportbike left the early Hondas in a cloud of blue smoke? ~ Suzuki 250 Screamer ~Yamaha YDS-2 ~ Kawasaki Mach 1 ~Yamaha Rotary Jet (answer on pg. 10) 7 29000 Inkster Road, Suite 150 Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 569-4646 Fax: (248) 569-6737 Toll Free: (888) 797-8787
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OUR NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTORS ~ GLENN & SUE WEGNER THANK YOU DOUG! 10 Motorcycle Trivia Answer(s) Q 1. 1962 Q 2. Suzuki 250 Screamer Bay Cycle Powersports (989) 684-0754 M-F: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sun: Gone Riding 3800 S. Huron Rd. Bay City, MI 48706
5. Hydraulic Fluid Change Rider Education Corner (continued from page 4) (NEP) Your bike s hydraulic fluid is another one of the unsung heroes of motorcycling. Imagine how you d feel if you came bombing down into a tight right-hand turn with oncoming traffic and had your brake lever pull back to the grip. Yeah, that d probably ruin your day. The reason this could happen is that most hydraulic fluids are hygroscopic, which means they have a taste for water and will gradually suck moisture past the rubber seals in your calipers. If your fluid is contaminated with water, heavy brake use will raise the temperature to the point where the water will boil (at a significantly lower level than pure fluid would), leading to brake fade and the dread-inducing, lever-to-the-grip braking experience.so, again we have to ask: When did you last change your hydraulic fluid? That s okay, as it s an easy thing to remedy. 4. Fuel Treatment We used to only talk about fuel treatments for long-term storage, but with the advent of ethanol-laced fuel, we need to modify our recommendation to include bikes that aren t ridden on a regular basis particularly those that reside in a humid environment. Ethanol has a taste for water which wouldn t be a problem if it didn t precipitate out of the fuel mixture when it had quenched its thirst. Yep, once ethanol has absorbed the most water it is capable of holding, it can turn into goo that settles in the bottom of your tank. Here is where fuel additives, like Sea Foam, are important. Add the treatment and go for a nice, long, tank-draining ride every now and then, and you ll keep your fuel filter and injectors happy. 3. Oil Change We can t believe that we have to include this on the list, but as oil-change intervals have gotten longer, we ve noticed an increase in people who simply forget to change their oil. Remember that your engine s oil doesn t just lubricate parts to prevent metal-on-metal violence. The oil is also the janitor that cleans up after the combustion process and keeps things squeaky clean. Do you really want to damage the thing that brings you so much joy? 2. Chain Lubricant Adjustment We re all familiar with the concept of compound interest when it comes to saving money, but you probably didn t know it worked in reverse on motorcycle chains. The investment you make by frequently lubricating your chain means it takes longer to wear out, or for the inverse, the less time you spend lubricating your chain, the sooner it wears out. The compounding also happens if you double down on the neglect by failing to keep the chain properly adjusted. You wouldn t do that, now would you?the payoff of good chain hygiene isn t just saving money, though. You ll also get smoother throttle transitions out on the road. Have you thanked your chain recently? 1. Tire Pressure We don t get it. People spend tens of thousands of dollars on their motorcycles and then ride around on under-inflated tires. Really? Aside from the fact that your safety is at stake low pressure increases tire wear and, in extreme cases, the chance of tire failure the real issue is that your bike just plain doesn t work as well when tire pressures are incorrect. Acceleration is muted, handling becomes soggy, steering slowed. Go figure. If you don t know what pressures to run on your bike, take a look at your owner s manual. While you re checking your tire s pressure, take a moment to look over the tread to assess its condition and see if anything a stray screw or nail might be lurking. Retrieved from: http://www.motorcycle.com/top10/top-10-overlooked-maintenance-items.html/11 11