March 2016 Newsletter
Mo thly Ne sleter of the Ozark Mou tai Chapter of Le a o , Harley O
ers Group® # 575
Director’s Message
There’s nothing quite like getting on your (arley-Davidson after a long winter of not being able to ride,
twisting the throttle, and burning up the highway. )t seems like every nice weather day we had this winter
where we could ride, ) was working. Finally this past Friday after work ) had the opportunity to ride. )t’s hard
to describe the feeling of freedom ) felt after months of not riding. ) had an overwhelming desire to feel the
power from my
cubic inch motor lying me down the highway. Luckily ) didn’t get any driving awards
from the state.
We all enjoy the freedom that comes from riding. )t’s fun, and that’s what (OG is all about, riding and having
fun. ) know all of you are ready to ride, and ) know many of you have picked up some new motorcycles in the
of season. A few of our proud new owners are: Marilyn Petersen, Tammy Longcor, Joe Cauield, Brian Black,
and Brian Barbo. Congratulations on your new rides, and )’ll see you all on the road.
While we’re talking about new Harleys, I’d like to share with
you a piece from the 2nd newsletter of the Ozark Mountain
HOG Chapter of Lebanon in March 1991. This was written by
my father, Mark Harris, about his father, Ed Harris. “In 1939
my father ordered a new 1939 Harley-Davidson “80” direct
from the factory in Milwaukie with a white paint job, which
was added cost. He had the motorcycle shipped to Rolla by
Frisco Railroad. The total cost with freight was a staggering
$375.00. It took him 2 years selling gasoline to save up enough
money. Where have the good ol’ days gone.”
Inside:
4—Asst Director/ Treasurer
—Calendar of Events
—Membership
—Minutes
—Chapter Liaison
—(OG Trails
—Safety
Calendar of Events
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Mar 3 – H.O.G. Dinner Ride; KSU @ 5:45pm @ Ozark H-D
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant,
1430 S. Jefferson Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-0959
Mar 12 –H.O.G. Lunch Ride; KSU @ 11:00a.m. @ Ozark H-D
Redhead Yacht Club,
1650 Yacht Club Drive Osage Beach, Missouri 65065
(573) 693-1525
Mar 20 - Chapter Gathering 11:00 a.m. @ Ozark H-D
Mystery Ride, TBA
Mar 26 - Ladies ONLY Garage Party; Ozark H-D @ 6:30pm
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April 2nd—Spring into Riding; KSU 7:00 a.m. @ Ozark H-D
Fast Eddies Bon Air, 1540 E. 4th St. Alton, IL, 62002
April 7th— Dinner Ride: KSU 5:45pm @ Ozark H-D
Buffalo Wild Wings 136 Old Rte 66,
St Robert Mo. 65584 (573-451-3030)
April 9th— Lunch Ride; KSU 11:00 a.m. @ Ozark H-D
American Taco Co. 1732 N Bishop Ave. St.D
Rolla, Mo 65401 (573-426-5550)
April 17th— Chapter Gathering; 11:00 a.m. @ OZARK H-D
Poker Run ($10.00 entry fee)
April 23rd —Season Opener Spring Spectacular; Ozark H-D 9am
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May 5th — Dinner Ride: KSU 5:45 p.m. @ Ozark H-D
Rocking Chair Restaurant, 105 Martingale Dr. #113
Conway, Mo. (417-589-6191)
May 14th — Lunch Ride: KSU 10:00 a.m. @ Ozark H-D
The Bayou, 864 U.S.60, Monnett Mo 65708
(417-235-7800)
May 15th—Chapter Gathering: 11:00 a.m @ Ozark H-D Pavilion
Grillo’s, 323 Spur Dr. Marshfield, Mo 65706
(417-859-7929)
May 20th-22nd—Mining with Anthony at Crater of Diamonds;
KSU (TBD) @ Ozarks H-D Pavilion
Chapter Spo sors
Ja k a d De i Fle i g
Melissa Je es
209 State Road Park, Murfreesboro, AR. 71958
(870-285-3113)
May 28th –30th — Memorial Ride to Big Texan Steak House
KSU: (TBD) @ Ozarks H-D
February
6 Chapter Gathering Minutes
Gathering began at 11:14am per director Jake
Welcomed everyone
Welcomed new members; Kelly Cefin, Kelli Hadley, Steve Miller, Martha Miller and Rod Bogdabski.
Chapter ride to CO will be 9-16 July 2016, let Jake know if you are interested.
Steve - Assistant Director
State Rally – Mo State Rally will be 25-27 Aug at Tan-Tar-A, Osage Beach. Pre-registration will close of 7 Jul. Can sign
up to volunteer on the rally website or contacting the volunteer coordinator, John Longcor.
The HD Demo truck will be at the Lake of the Ozark Dealership during the state rally, will be looking for volunteers to
help with this activity.
Nancy – Treasure
Approximately $2000.00
Looking for volunteers to help with the 50/50 at the gathering
Anthony – Head Road Captain
Road Captain and Group Riding information will be provided after Feb gathering and potluck, 33 attended.
Donna - Webmaster
Most Miles Ridden Contest – Make sure that I get your mileage for the most miles ridden contest.
Watch Facebook for upcoming rides.
Steve - Activities
3 Mar – Dinner ride, Giovanni’s
12 Mar – Lunch ride, Redhead Yacht Club
20 Mar – Gathering with mystery ride following
26 Mar – Dealership Garage Party
Ride calendar cards are available
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Looking for volunteers to speak at the Dealership Garage Party and help with set-up.
Cupcakes were provided by Donna Karch
February birthdays: Diane Kengott
Marilyn – Membership
Total membership – 292
43 members and 2 guests present today
Ed – Chapter Challenge
New Chapter Challenge book available, can get 4 points today if you stay for the Road Captain and Group Ride seminar
We are finding out that some of the locations in the MO Motorcycle Guide are no longer there.
Lynda – Editor
Share your rides and I will put them in the newsletter.
Member Comments
JD – Have a group riding to Daytona for Bike Week 5-13 March. Have room for 6 additional riders let me know if you are
interested.
50/50 amount - $60, winner JD (donated the winnings back to the Chapter)
Dart Throw – Feb. Slater MO, Mar. Grandview MO (will accept a photo of Gail's HD)
Meeting adjourned at 11:42 a.m.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR—STEVE WILLIAMS
(ello everyone,
What a great turn out at the Chapter gathering/ pot luck lunch. Would like thank everyone for bring all the
great side dishes. Well February is almost over and ) can say it turned out to have some days of great
riding. Seen a lot folks out doing the chapter challenge while enjoying the days of warmer weather. March is
just around the corner and let the riding begin with the weather getting warmer and daylight saving
starting. Will have more daylight to ride in. Ok, the Missouri State (og Rally is coming quickly - Aug
registration is open until July. There is need for at least volunteers to help run the Demo rides all
that can help out is much appreciated. You can also volunteer after you register on line. Will keep you all
posted on the rally as ) get more information. Thank you
March Safety Tip
February
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Membership—Marilyn Petersen
Why do I ride?
My Harley gives me what nothing else can, something that is not comparable to anything else in the world, something
that is truly indescribable, but I’ll try.
It gives me a sense of FREEDOM. Traveling down roads that I’m very familiar with in a vehicle feels so very different
on a motorcycle. All my senses come to life! I see things I never noticed in a car, I feel the wind on my face and even
temperature changes as I roll along through the valleys that are not perceivable enclosed in a vehicle. My sight is heightened as
I’m as alert as I can possibly be watching around me to avoid any danger, some from other vehicles/motorcycles, and some
from what is lying on the pavement or avoiding the potholes, some from any animal activity or movement that doesn’t belong. I
smell natures scents all so clearly & fleetingly as the next smell enters my nostrils with my next breath, sometimes holding my
breath to keep the dead animal smell out as long as possible. Yet other times inhaling deeply to get as much of the honeysuckle
aroma as I can get. At times I can even smell the freshness of the rain that’s about to assault me before it even hits me with a
drop. Riding is truly an exhilarating experience for me, whether it’s to the bank or across country.
My choice to ride the front seat (15 years ago) as a woman was also a conscience choice to become a minority. The decision in
itself was empowering, knowing I was going to face obstacles totally unfamiliar to me. Where would I find the answers?
Women often rely on other women for answers & I didn’t have anyone to mentor me. Therefore I had to have CONFIDENCE
in myself. Any Harley is a big, powerful machine – no matter which one you choose. I had to believe in myself to twist that
throttle! After riding so many years as a passenger I knew I needed to take a riding safety class to learn good habits, take it at
my own pace and RIDE MY OWN RIDE. I also needed to learn to pick my bike up after it humbled me to tears! There’s
nothing quite like that first lesson!
Then there’s COURAGE which is absolutely needed & what keeps you going when the sky has opened up & drenched you to
needing to pour the water out of your boots when you stop. And the CAMARADERIE is unbeatable! The love of motorcycling
does for me what book clubs or quilting clubs do for most women (or at least in addition to!). The friendships I’ve made over
our love or rumbling engines is simply awesome! It takes a special type of woman to want to ride a motorcycle! Our makeup is
minimal, we wear helmet hair, blue jeans are in categories of riding & dress up jeans & boots are our favorite shoes! All of this
is true, whether she rides the front seat or is a honey hugger on the back seat! Motorcycling builds friendships like nothing else
can, an ACCEPTANCE that is rare. It’s easily witnessed…just watch two riders meet going in opposite directions. They may
have never met, yet the wave to the other rider.
In the end, it doesn’t matter why I ride. It just matters that I ride. That I ride as often as I can. And if I ride the backseat, the
same applies, JUST RIDE! And all of this says “I matter”!!
Isn’t the better question “why wouldn’t I ride”?
Chapter Challenge Liaison—Ed Carr
Well now we have two more “Places To Go” in Missouri before November rolls around. Slater and
Grandview. If you’re doing ABC’s, or just want to visit, Gail’s Harley-Davidson will count for Chapter
Challenge and Grandview as well.
Some riders are finding a few “points of interest” don’t exist anymore or are too treacherous for a bike. If
you find yourself at one of those send an email to the address below and we can start issuing alibis.
Send your Chapter Challenge photos and alibis to:
[email protected]
Access Civil War sites at
http://www.missourilife.com/travel/top-50-civil-war-sites/ and http://mocivilwar150.com/attractions
Access other categories by going to issuu.com and entering Missouri Life.
2015 Missouri Motorcycle Guide
June/July 2015 pages 36-45 for Large Things
August/September 2015 pages 38-45 for One-Room Schoolhouses
Additional copies of the 2015 Missouri Motorcycle Guide are still available at Tourist Information Centers
in Missouri.
Tammy and John Longcor gaining challenge points..
Photo credits: John Longcor post on Ozark Mountain Hog Chapter Facebook page.
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Safety by Jake
Safety Doesn’t Happen by Accident
Safety, what is it? The definition of safety in the dictionary is – the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause
danger, risk, or injury.
We use safety in our everyday lives whether we realize it or not. Many times, it’s called using common sense.
Sometimes safety practices are very obvious, such as in the construction industry where you have hard hats, high
visibility clothing, safety glasses, fall restraint systems, and many other safety procedures. Is it a pain in the ass?
Sometimes it is, but it’s not meant to be. Safety is meant to bring us all home safe to our families at the end of the day.
We use safety every time we ride, from leather riding boots to give us traction and to prevent burns, to long pants, to
helmets. Most bikes have crash bars, not only to protect the bike if you lay it down, but also to keep your leg from being
ground into hamburger. We all practice safety because we want to go home in one piece, plus it’s not fun being injured.
When it comes to riding there are many safety factors that come into play. One factor being caring a passenger.
Traveling with a passenger is a task best left to the experienced rider. Having a passenger is very different than riding
solo, and can greatly effect how the bike handles.
Preparing Your Bike for Passengers
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Not all motorcycles are equipped for passengers.
You need to make sure you have a seat big enough for 2 people and extra foot pegs for your passenger. Of course 2
helmets are a must.
Check your owners manual for specifics such as weight limits, tire pressure, shock adjustments, and operational
recommendations
Many states have specific guidelines for carrying passengers such as having passenger backrests and grab bars.
Safety Tips for Passengers
Before you get your passenger on your motorcycle, give them a quick safety lesson. Don’t assume that your passenger
understands what they must do.
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must be tall enough to reach the footrests.
must keep their feet on the footrests at all times.
should try and keep their legs away from the mufflers.
must wear a helmet and other protective gear.
must not turn or make sudden movements that could affect your ability to safely control the motorcycle.
When you carry passengers they should consider themselves second operators. Don’t allow someone on your bike who
doesn’t follow your safety rules.
Riding Safely While Carrying Passengers
When your carrying passengers, you’ll need to make some adjustments to your riding. A passengers extra weight will
substantially affect your bike’s handling characteristics. To help compensate the difference, remember the following
tips:
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Allow more time and spacing for passing.
Be cautious making turns, since clearance may be affected.
The extra weight of the passenger will increase the stopping power of your rear brake.
You’ll need greater clutch finesse and more throttle when starting from a stop.
With the added weight of a passenger, it will take longer to turn, slowdown, or speed up on your motorcycle.
Avoid traveling at extreme speeds.
Be prepared to counter the effects of the wind when appropriate.