DIM BULB Month Year Volume 28 Issue 10 the High Beemers M/C of Northern Nevada Chartered Club #337, BMWRA Charter #75, AMA Charter #3185301
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DIM BULB Month Year Volume 28 Issue 10 The High Beemers M/C of Northern Nevada Chartered Club #337, BMWRA Charter #75, AMA Charter #3185301 Doug Laird on his way to the Mexican BMW Rally Page 2 Dim Bulb Oct 2018 President’s Column High Beemers M/C Club September brought a moderation in the temperatures and allowed for PO Box 3127 some very enjoyable riding days. September also found many club Sparks NV 89432 members returning from extended trips and others leaving on across the boarder trips. I am hopeful that these trips can be shared with the President members via the newsletter or a “show & tell” event. Fred Barrie The September Breakfast and Club rides each had a great turn out of 775.745.1936 riders. Both rides were taken under great weather conditions. A smoke respirator really wasn’t needed for these rides. Nick had to change lo- [email protected] cations for breakfast at the last minute due to the large turnout. But as Vice President always Nick had an Ace up his sleeve. The Club Ride also had great Russ Ristine weather (maybe a little windy). Riding through Sierra Valley and into 775.742.5866 the mountains was cool and the air was filled with the aroma of cut hay and sage. After passing Baxter, Gold Lake and Graeagle it was on to [email protected] Portola. There lunch was held at the Log Cabin. For now the Log Cabin Treasurer is open and it was ok, but it has been open and shut more times than Ernie Baragar the back door on the barn. The GS ride was a 3 day ride up into Ore- 775.219.8881 gon. Fall signals changes and so with our Newsletter. Yoram has shown in- [email protected] terest in working with Jim on publishing the newsletter on a short term HIghbeemers Website basis. If a long term commitment is not found, changes will need to be Larie Trippet made as to how we communicate our Club news and events. 775.690.4936 Another area that I could use the club members help is making a deci- sion on where our January 27th annual dinner will be held. La Posada Www.highbeemers.org Real has been the location the last serval years. For those of you that Newsletter Editor have been there the food and service has been very acceptable, but Jim Morrow most important the COST ($16-$18 per person) has been reasonable. 775.501.0778 The point of contention is the the room’s layout. It is not conducive for members to mingle during the evening. If you have a location that I [email protected] can investigate let me know ASAP. The High Beemers M/C of North- ern Nevada BMWMOA Chartered Reminders: Club #337, BMWRA Charter #75, — High Beemers BBQ, October 7th AMA Charter #3185301 — Anyone interested in serving as a Club officer, contact me. — “Anything Goes” Contest ends November 30th. Ride Safely Fred Volume 28 Issue 10 The High Beemers M/C of Northern Nevada BMWMOA Chartered Club #337, BMWRA Charter #75, AMA Charter #3185301 Page 3 Dim Bulb Oct 2018 The September Breakfast Ride by Fred Barrie Leader: Nick Other Riders included: Larie, Dave, Ernie, Richard, John Z, Bernie, Russ, John F, Jerry and Fred The group started to gather at Starbucks on Wedge Parkway. With about five people there Nick was planning on going to Fire Sign on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. But it soon became obvious as more and more riders showed up that we would need a larger place to eat. Nick decided that we would go to Fox and Hound on the top of Kingsbury grade. The route was down 395 around Carson City and then onto Jack’s Valley Road into Genoa. After passing through Genoa, we turned and rode up Kingsbury Grade. We passed thru one construction site but were stopped at the second one. Reaching the top of Kingsbury grade we made a left turn and proceeded down the road into the Fox and Hound parking lot. Inside the restaurant everyone entered into conversations while our food was being prepared. As we finished eating the talk centered around how would we return to Reno. It was decided to ride along the east side of Lake Tahoe and down Mt. Rose Highway. Dave was going the other way to find the Walker River to “wet” a few hooks. The view of the Lake Tahoe was outstanding and there was only one construction site near Sand Harbor which delayed us for a short time . Navigating the “twisties” coming down from Mt. Rose found riders spreading out as we neared the valley. The sky was blue, a light breeze and cool temperature made a great combination for a ride. Fred Volume 28 Issue 10 The High Beemers M/C of Northern Nevada BMWMOA Chartered Club #337, BMWRA Charter #75, AMA Charter #3185301 Page 4 Dim Bulb Oct 2018 Volume 28 Issue 10 The High Beemers M/C of Northern Nevada BMWMOA Chartered Club #337, BMWRA Charter #75, AMA Charter #3185301 Page 5 Dim Bulb Oct 2018 Volume 28 Issue 10 The High Beemers M/C of Northern Nevada BMWMOA Chartered Club #337, BMWRA Charter #75, AMA Charter #3185301 Page 6 Dim Bulb Oct 2018 Street Bike Club Ride Sep 15th by Fred Barrie Nick, Larie, Jim, John, Aaron, Steve & Marci, and myself met at the Red Rock Shell Sta- tion. We were joined by Dave who will be joining the High Beemers and guest riders Bob, George and Donnie from the Sunday Breakfast Group. Total of 11 bikes and 12 riders. Saturday morning greeted us with a fall chill and a steady breeze to let us know that the fall season is right around the corner. I even noticed that one rider had his electric vest on. The group moved out and headed north towards Hallelujah Junction. The first obstacle we ran into was the bug station. After careful inspection no riders were found to be carrying any bugs. Turning west on 70 we ventured out to Vinton. Riding South out of Vinton the dark rain clouds were gathering ahead of us. We turned off of 49 and travel through the middle of Sierra Valley coming back into Sierraville. We mostly missed the rain clouds receiving only a few sprinkles. The grass in the valley had turn a golden brown color and the final cutting of hay from the crop circles was waiting to be bailed. Later I learned that during our journey through Sierra Valley, Dave counted 65 hawks during that portion of the ride. I agree, I no- ticed quite a few hawks but I was not counting. Passing through Sierraville it was on to Sattley. Leaving the open spaces of Sierra Valley it was into the trees and “twisties” on our way to Bassett for a rest stop. During this portion of the ride , we discovered that it was possible to get sprinkled on when you were looking up at a blue sky. The ride was slowed a little bit by the fact that in the shaded areas some of the corners were still wet from a previous shower. After 13 miles through the trees and turns, we gathered back up at Bassett. So, after 64 miles we only lost one rider. Leaving Bassett, we continued up Gold Lake Road enjoying the beauty of the Sierra Buttes and other mountain peaks. The temperature dropped down and was in the low 50s as we crossed the crest and headed back down towards Graeagle. Fall colors were becoming prominent in the scenery especially all the groundcover. When we came into Graeagle, we discovered that our missing rider had taken 89 from Sattley to Graeagle. He was trying to meet up with a friend in Graeagle. With all our group back together we continued from Graeagle to Portola. The fall colors were again very impressive especially in the open meadows. Arriving in Portola we stopped at the Log Cabin for lunch. One rider continued on so the ta- ble was set for 11. Many conversations were held only stopping long enough to eat our meals. Leaving the Log Cabin, some riders continued on towards Reno. 5 of us decided to venture north out of Portola to cross over Lake Davis dam. Crossing the dam it was a downhill ride past Grizzly golf course to 49. Heading east towards Hallelujah Junction it was very noticeable that the wind had picked up. After passing Hallelujah Junction it was a strong crosswind all the way back home. The last Club Ride of the season was an enjoyable one. Volume 28 Issue 10 The High Beemers M/C of Northern Nevada BMWMOA Chartered Club #337, BMWRA Charter #75, AMA Charter #3185301 Page 7 Dim Bulb Oct 2018 Volume 28 Issue 10 The High Beemers M/C of Northern Nevada BMWMOA Chartered Club #337, BMWRA Charter #75, AMA Charter #3185301 Page 8 Dim Bulb Oct 2018 Volume 28 Issue 10 The High Beemers M/C of Northern Nevada BMWMOA Chartered Club #337, BMWRA Charter #75, AMA Charter #3185301 Page 9 Dim Bulb Oct 2018 Three Day Club GS Ride Day Sep 21st by Herb Kirby Friday morning, September 21, 2018, Mike Wallace lead four other riders on a GS adventure to the Nevada and Oregon outback with a brief journey to the far reaches of northeastern Califor- nia. The group was composed of Larie Tippet, Tracey McCormick, Herb Kirby, and Bob Au- denried. They left the Chevron station at La Posada and proceeded to the western shore of Pyr- amid Lake and north across the Smoke Creek Desert to Gerlach for refueling.