Atlanta HOGWASH February 2015
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ATLANTA CHAPTER, INC., CHAPTER NUMBER 0788
CHAPLAIN
I bought a Harley-Davidson because I liked the freedom of the ride. I still do, but what I enjoy equally are the great friendships I’ve made through the Atlanta H.O.G. Chapter. The chapter has brought many people together, those that ride and/or those that have spouses and friends that do. It is a sad occasion when we lose a friend. On January 10th Marjie Tyson, wife of Ron Tyson, passed away. Please keep Ron and the Tyson family in your thoughts and prayers. We will miss you Marjie. In lieu of flowers anyone wishing to make a donation to Ron and Marjie’s church, East-West Church in Marietta, can do so through Paypal.com using the email address [email protected].
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted…..and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 73:26
Mark Redmon, Chaplain
DIRECTOR’S CORNER:
Happy February Atlanta Chapter H.O.G.! Our first ride of the year was another great “Good Luck” ride to Buckner’s! It started off a little chilly but the ride home after lunch was very pleasant. We had 27 bikes including members and guests. Buckner’s is a popular destination for motorcycles on New Year’s Day and a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones.
2015 marks 30 years of “Riding and Having Fun” for our Atlanta Chapter. Our H.O.G. chapter is the “original” chapter in Georgia; September 16, 1985 was the date our chapter started and we’ll be celebrating our anniversary all year!
We’ve had our annual officer/ planning meeting for this year and there will be no shortage of rides and events for our membership! We’ll continue our monthly socials like “Mexi-Monday” and “Wing Wednesday” and there are some great ideas in the works for a variety of rides throughout the year. Our LOH group continues to thrive and has activities/ rides being planned for a fun year.
We have some new people taking on officer roles in the chapter, please show them support and appreciation for volunteering. Tom Rapp – Assistant Director Mary Carol Wall – Membership Officer Amanda McDonald – Activities Officer Mike Laymon – Safety Officer Mark Redmon – Chapter Chaplin
I’m sending a huge “thank you” to the returning chapter officers, you all did a great job in 2014! (A complete list of 2015 officers is in this issue of Hogwash)
In closing I’d like to welcome back our members from past years as well as new members. With your help 2015 will be another great year for our chapter!
Chuck “Chaos” Fuller, Director
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OFFICERS ROAD CAPTAINS PIG RIDE LEGEND
DIRECTOR Chuck Fuller 404-402-4088 Amanda Langley 770-597-5040 ONE PIG: Non-curving terrain and [email protected] [email protected] a ride of short duration (50 miles round trip) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Andy Andresen 770-502-0847 Tom Rapp 484-577-5432 [email protected] [email protected] TWO PIGS: A few gentle curve and be a bit longer (100 miles round trip) TREASURER David Northcutt 770-337-0379 René Durham 770-944-1340 [email protected] THREE PIGS: Long ride (200 [email protected] miles round trip) with curving terrain SECRETARY David Trefzger 770-354-9229 and urban area traffic. Melissa Fuller 404-719-6408 [email protected] [email protected] FOUR PIGS: Lots of curves, some 678-923-8544 with “decreasing radius” turns HEAD ROAD CAPTAIN Denny Heare Matt Langley 770-356-5504 [email protected] and/or cover a major distance [email protected] requiring a good deal of technical Diana Bodden 404-992-3548 skill and stamina. Major traffic such ACTIVITIES OFFICER [email protected] as I75 can be part of this rating. Amanda McDonald 404-859-3805 [email protected] Jeff Eubanks 770-344-1640 FIVE PIGS: Most difficult category CHAPLAIN [email protected] due to the severity and number of Mark Redmon 770-617-2944 curves combined with a long ride. [email protected] Ken Bechely 678-521-7671 The Southern Highroads Trail, EDITOR [email protected] Suches, and Gatlinburg would fall Mike Perdue 404-502-4024 into this category. [email protected] Mark Cothern 404-259-6298
HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER [email protected] Denise King 678- 858-3752 [email protected] Mike Sangster 770-900-8996 [email protected] LADIES OF HARLEY OFFICER Angela Rodriguez 256-506-1989 [email protected] Randy King 678-858-3755 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Mary Carol Vasilik 404-424-7117 [email protected] Robbie Walter 404-259-2823 [email protected] SAFETY OFFICER Mike Laymon 770-289-6681 Rodney Still 770-222-1162 [email protected] [email protected]
VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS Stuart Danneman 678-278-0120 Denise Harris 770-732-9309 [email protected] Jesse Harris 770-715-9544 [email protected]
WEB / E-BLAST Rick Parker 770-949-7776 [email protected]
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ATLANTA HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPECIAL OFFER TO ATLANTA HOG MEMBERS
The entire Service Crew would like to say THANK YOU for a great year in the Service Department. This time of year is slow for us, so to stir up some business and to reward you guys, we are offering $65 Labor Rates, (a savings of $22hr) and it can be used with your “Chapter Participation” discount! This is a very limited time offer. All work must be scheduled by January 31st and completed by February 28th. (No exceptions).
This offer is available only for active Atlanta HOG Members. Please do not share this article.
Brian Eubanks, Service Manager
ATLANTA CHAPTER H.O.G. HITS THE BIG 3-0!
Your Atlanta chapter will be celebrating all of 2015 the special anniversary of being 30 years strong! We are the original Harley Owners Group in Georgia and it goes without saying the BEST! One way we’ll be commemorating our anniversary will be an award to all members who participate in 30 events during our 30th anniversary (30 in 30). This will be a limited edition patch or pin that you can wear with pride! Start early accumulating those participation points and you’ll get your patch or pin at the Christmas party.
TREASURER’S ARTICLE: ATTENDANCE JACKPOT
Congratulations to Lynn Western whose name was drawn for the January Attendance Jackpot. Lynn was not at the meeting to claim the $90. We will add $10 to the Jackpot for the next chapter meeting, bringing the jackpot to $100. Remember you must be at the meeting and a member in “Good Standing,” a current member of national H.O.G. and Atlanta Chapter. If the member whose name is drawn is not at the meeting, we will add $10 and try again next meeting. Please have your National H.O.G. card with you at the meeting. Hope to see everyone there.
René Durham, Treasurer
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S CORNER
As we begin the New Year, our Atlanta HOG Chapter has a lot already in the works for 2015. This year is our 30th anniversary as a chapter and plans have already begun on an event for all of us. We are working with Atlanta Harley on scheduling so that we are available for their activities / parties as volunteers and when our activities are planned there isn't a conflict for the Pavilion and or the Riding Academy lot. Road Captains, we have a meeting in February, so let’s start filling up the calendar with some great rides. To any of our chapter members, if there is a destination, ride or activity that you feel would be enjoyable, please bring it to someone's attention and work with them on the details. This is "Our" chapter and we need participation from as many people as possible to help with new and additional rides, destinations and activities for all of us.
Tom "Pelican" Rapp, Assistant Director
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MEMBERSHIP CORNER:
We are well into the New Year and renewals are on the rise! Currently 165 Hoggies have joined or paid their 2015 renewals! Remember to click the link below for a Membership Application or you can pick one up from Rene Durham at the Dealership. Please fill in the Membership Application legibly and completely, include the annual fee of $20.00 and give to Mary Carol (Wall) Vasilik (Membership Officer), any other Officer or Road Captain on a ride, or leave it with Rene Durham at the Dealership.
Keep in mind the expiration date of your National H.O.G. Membership is typically different than the expiration date of your Atlanta H.O.G. Chapter Membership, as the Chapter Membership always expires on December 31 of each year. Your National H.O.G. Membership usually expires on the anniversary of the date you purchased your motorcycle. Remember, if your National Membership expires, your Chapter Membership is placed on hold until you renew your National Membership. It is a requirement of H.O.G. that you are a National H.O.G. Member in order to be part of a local H.O.G. Chapter.
Hope to see many of you on upcoming rides!
Mary Carol Wall Vasilik (Speedy), Membership Officer
LADIES OF HARLEY (LOH)
Hello LOH! Hope you all had a great holiday season. Now time to get back to our daily routine. I'm sorry to say that we will no longer have bingo night due to the fact that it's no longer offered on Wednesday nights at the legion. So for this month I found a painting party event that will be held at the Irish Pub in Douglasville on January 21st. The picture we will be painting is gorgeous! The cost is $25 if you use discount code. Go to this website to register: www.paintnite.com. Be sure to use ATL20 as code for discount. This is for the men as well if you want to join us! Tickets (everyone is responsible for their own) are limited so hurry!
I hope in the month of February to start line dancing. Details to come soon so get your bootin, scootin boots ready! Again this event and all our events are open to the men as well.
Angela Rodriguez, Ladies of Harley Officer
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SAFETY CORNER: GUIDE TO GROUP RIDING
Motorcycling is primarily a solo activity, but for many, riding as a group -- whether with friends on a Sunday morning ride or with an organized motorcycle rally -- is the epitome of the motorcycling experience. Here are some tips to help ensure a fun and safe group ride:
Arrive prepared. Arrive on time with a full gas tank. Hold a riders’ meeting. Discuss things like the route, rest and fuel stops, and hand signals (see diagrams on next page). Assign a lead and sweep (tail) rider. Both should be experienced riders who are well-versed in group riding procedures. The leader should assess everyone’s riding skills and the group’s riding style. Keep the group to a manageable size, ideally five to seven riders. If necessary, break the group into smaller sub-groups, each with a lead and sweep rider. Ride prepared. At least one rider in each group should pack a cell phone, first-aid kit, and full tool kit, so the group is prepared for any problem that they might encounter. Ride in formation. The staggered riding formation (see diagram below) allows a proper space cushion between motorcycles so that each rider has enough time and space to maneuver and to react to hazards. The leader rides in the left third of the lane, while the next rider stays at least one second behind in the right third of the lane; the rest of the group follows the same pattern. A Single-file formation is preferred on a curvy road, under conditions of poor visibility or poor road surfaces, entering/leaving highways, or other situations where an increased space cushion or maneuvering room is needed. Avoid side-by-side formations, as they reduce the space cushion. If you suddenly needed to swerve to avoid a hazard, you would not have room to do so. You don’t want handlebars to get entangled. Periodically check the riders following in your rear view mirror. If you see a rider falling behind, slow down so they may catch up. If all the riders in the group use this technique, the group should be able to maintain a fairly steady speed without pressure to ride too fast to catch up. If you’re separated from the group, don’t panic. Your group should have a pre-planned procedure in place to regroup. Don’t break the law or ride beyond your skills to catch up. For mechanical or medical problems, use a cell phone to call for assistance as the situation warrants.
Mike Laymon, Safety Officer
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Atlanta HOGWASH February 2015
DO YOU WANT TO KEEP GETTING THIS EBLAST AND HOGWASH?
So everyone knows, around the end of February each year we finally switch the mailing list over to only the members who have renewed for 2015. During this grace period those of you who have not renewed your chapter membership will continue to receive this eBlast and HOGWASH up until that time. Sometime in mid-February the list will change without notice and if you have not renewed you will no longer get this, but if you renew anytime during the year you will be added back accordingly. Don't miss out on what's happening!
2015 HAUNTED COAST GEORGIA HOG RALLY
Online registration is up and running for the Georgia HOG Rally on Jekyll Island. Lots of us have already booked our rooms, so if you haven't yet now's a good time to do so. You can find all the information you need here.
RESURFACING OF THORNTON ROAD
Georgia Department of Transportation has issued a contract for the resurfacing of Thornton Road; the project will cover the stretch of Thornton Road from the Fulton County line to State Route 5 / US Route 78. The project is scheduled to be completed by October 31st, 2015. For further information go to http://www.dot.ga.gov/projects/transpi/Pages/TransPi.aspx?ProjectID=M004638
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALLS TRI-GLIDE FLHTCUTG MOTORCYCLES
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling 1,560 model year 2015 Tri-Glide FLHTCUTG motorcycles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 15, 2014.
The motorcycles have a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston, which may not provide the proper support and may allow a tear in the primary cup. If the primary cup develops a tear it will decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2014.
Owners may contact Atlanta Harley-Davidson service at 770-944-1340. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0162.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING DYNA AND SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2012 FXST103, FLSTC, FLSTC103, FLSTF, FLSTF103, FXDL, FXDWG, FXDWG103, FXDC, FXDB, FLSTN, FLSTN103, FLSTC103Shrine, FLSTFB, FLSTFB103, FXS, FXS103, FLS, FLS103, FLD, FLD103, FXDF, and FXDF103 Dyna and Softail motorcycles manufactured August 22, 2011, through February 24, 2012. In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.
Owners may contact Atlanta Harley-Davidson service at 770-944-1340. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0163 and 0164. www.atlantahog.com www.facebook.com/groups/atlantahog/
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LARGE TRUCKS NOW BANNED FROM THE DRAGONS TAIL
Following in the footsteps of North Carolina, the state of Tennessee is now banning large trucks/commercial vehicles longer than thirty feet on US 129. This area includes The Dragons Tail and Deals Gap.
According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, there have been multiple traffic incidents involving large trucks. The Dragon's Tail, a longtime favorite of both motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts, is 11 miles of smooth pavement and 318 curves. The road is so tight that semi-trucks have to split both lanes to make some of the turns. Even the most careful of drivers and riders have been shocked when they come around a blind corner to find a Mack truck headed their way. According to the Tennessee DOT press release, there were 204 crashes from 2010 to 2012 in Blount County, which is where the Tail is, six of those resulted in fatalities. Only one of those involved a tractor trailer, but many of the other incidents with the big rigs have blocked the narrow highway for hours. New signs noting the change will be installed in January, according to the Tennessee DOT. For more information, go to www.tn.gov/tdot
Chuck Watwood LawBike.com 770-650-0016
YESTERDAY AND TODAY: CINDY AND DAVID SMITH
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LOH PAINT PARTY Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 Irish Bred Pub, 6682 Broad St, Douglasville, GA RL: Angela Rodriguez
Join your H.O.G. friends from 7:00 to 9:00 at Irish Bred in D'ville for a paint party. Arrive early if you plan to eat dinner there.
GAME NIGHT Monday, January 26th, 2015 Your Bowling Center, 3931 Longview Drive, Douglasville, Ga RL: Amanda McDonald Are you ready for the alley? Bowling alley that is! Come join us for some strikes, spares, gutter balls and adult beverages of course!!
$2 Bowl $2 Shoe rental
SWEETHEART RIDE Saturday, February 14th, 2015 Harley-Davidson of Atlanta, Meet 8:00 KSU 8:30 RC- Matt Langley 2-pigs
Ride to Acworth and have breakfast at Henry's Louisiana Grill. So dress warm and bring your sweetie.
ROAD TO TAMWORTH Friday, February 27th, 2015 Trivett Harley Davidson Sydney, 75/85 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia Meet 6:00 KSU 6:30 RC- Mark Cothern 5-pigs
Join Mark for the first rally of 2015 on the other side of the world. This is a 5 hour jaunt with kangaroos and wombats along the way. It’s an Aussie country theme this year and an Aussie rodeo for Saturday night. The local chapters will be leading guided rides and self-guided ride will have maps.
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RALLYS, PIN STOPS, AND OVERNIGHT CHAPTER RIDES (* = Pin Stop) Dates Rally / Ride Location / Road Captain March 7 – 14, 2015 *Daytona Bike Week Daytona Beach, FL April 09 - 11, 2015 Louisiana H.O.G. Rally West Monroe, LA , US April 16 - 18, 2015 Alabama H.O.G. Rally Montgomery, AL , US April 23 - 25, 2015 *Laughlin River Run Laughlin, NV April 23 - 25, 2015 South Carolina H.O.G. Rally Anderson, SC , US May 9 – 16, 2015 *Myrtle Beach Bike Week Myrtle Beach, SC, US May 14 - 16, 2015 Texas H.O.G. Rally Tyler, TX , US May 24, 2015 *Rolling Thunder XXVIII Washington, DC, US May 26 - 30, 2015 Tennessee H.O.G. Rally Cookeville, TN , US May 28 - 30, 2015 Kansas H.O.G. Rally Topeka, KS , US June 04 - 06, 2015 Kentucky H.O.G. Rally London, KY , US June 11 - 13, 2015 South Dakota H.O.G. Rally Rapid City, SD , US June 11 - 13, 2015 Alaska H.O.G. Rally Fairbanks, AK , US June 13 – 20, 2015 Laconia Motorcycle Week Loudon, NH, US June 18 - 20, 2015 Arkansas H.O.G. Rally Hot Springs, AR , US June 18 - 20, 2015 Colorado H.O.G. Rally Gunnison, CO , US June 18 - 20, 2015 Missouri H.O.G. Rally Springfield, MO , US June 18 - 21, 2015 Maryland-Delaware H.O.G. Rally Deep Creek Lake, MD , US June 24 - 27, 2015 Virginia H.O.G. Rally Williamsburg, VA , US June 25 - 27, 2015 Minnesota H.O.G. Rally Alexandria, MN , US July 08 - 12, 2015 West Virginia H.O.G. Rally Huntington, WV , US July 09 - 11, 2015 Wyoming H.O.G. Rally Sheridan, WY , US July 09 - 11, 2015 Wisconsin H.O.G. Rally Janesville, WI , US July 16 - 18, 2015 New York H.O.G. Rally Corning, NY July 16 - 18, 2015 Montana H.O.G. Rally Missoula, MT , US July 23 - 25, 2015 Iowa H.O.G. Rally Des Moines, IA , US July 23 - 25, 2015 Indiana H.O.G. Rally Kokomo, IN , US July 23 - 25, 2015 Maine H.O.G. Rally Skowhegan, ME , US July 23 - 25, 2015 H.O.G. Iron Adventure Run Sturbridge, MA , US August 3 - 9, 2015 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis, SD August 12 - 15, 2015 Illinois H.O.G. Rally Alton, IL , US August 13 - 15, 2015 Michigan H.O.G. Rally Marquette, MI , US August 27 - 29, 2015 Pacific Northwest H.O.G. Rally Portland, OR August 27 - 29, 2015 Pennsylvania H.O.G. Rally Erie, PA , US September 09 - 12, 2015 New Mexico H.O.G. Rally Albuquerque, NM , US September 10 - 12, 2015 Oklahoma H.O.G. Rally Poteau, OK , US September 10 - 12, 2015 North Carolina H.O.G. Rally Wilmington, NC , US September 17 - 19, 2015 New Jersey H.O.G. Rally Seaside Heights, NJ , US October 07 - 10, 2015 Florida H.O.G. Rally Ft. Myers, FL , US October 09 - 11, 2015 Hawaii H.O.G. Rally Honolulu, HI , US October 15 – 17, 2015 Biketoberfest Daytona Beach, FL October 22 - 24, 2015 Arizona H.O.G. Rally Yuma, AZ , US November 05 - 07, 2015 Georgia H.O.G. Rally Jekyll Island, GA , US
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PHOTOS FROM AROUND THE CHAPTER
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Game Night Wing Wednesday Your Bowling Center American Legion, Smyrna 3931 Longview Drive @ 6:30 pm Douglasville, Ga RL: René Durham
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Business Meeting HDA Break Area 6:30 pm Open to All Members!!
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Road Captain Meeting Mexi-Monday HOGWASH Articles Due BIKE NIGHT Sweetheart Ride Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant, Jalapeno Joe's @ 6:30 pm HDA HDA 6682 Broad street, RL: Denise King 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Meet 8:00, KSU 8:30 Douglasville 2-pigs Meet 2:00 pm -4:00 pm RC- Matt Langley RC: Matt Langley
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Chapter Meeting LED Workshop Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant, HDA 6682 Broad street, 10:00 - 11:00 Douglasville Dinner: 6:30 pm Meeting: 7:00 pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Wing Wednesday Road to Tamworth American Legion, Smyrna Trivett Harley-Davidson @ 6:30 pm Sydney, 75/85 O'Riordan RL: René Durham Street, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia Description Meet 6:00 KSU 6:30 5-pigs RC- Mark Cothern 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Business Meeting Blessing Of The Bikes HDA Break Area 6:30 pm HDA Open to All Members!! 11:00 - 12:30pm
All rides leaving HDA will meet at the pavilion All times listed are “A.M” unless otherwise stated Chapter Events are Black Text All Chapter Events are “Closed” unless otherwise noted HDA Events are Orange Text
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