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The key to our success is "To Ride; To Be Safe; and Have FUN!"
2016 Officers
Director Curt
Assistant Director Gary
Treasurer Heather
Secretary Deb
Ladies of Harley Lisa
Head Road Captain Brian
Activities Officer Judy
Safety Officer Tom J
Membership Dave
Historian Greg
Editor Kristine
Photographer All
Store Manager Mike Matter
Marketing Director Allie Gilbert
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February 2016 | Vol 2, Issue 2
Zylstra HOG Newsletter Chapter #2222
Proudly Sponsored by
Zylstra Harley-Davidson Elk River, MN
2016 HOG BASH - Thanks to all who coordinated and attended – it was a great success!
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Ladies of Harley The Paint Pub January 16, 2016
Attendee’s:
Denise P Sherrie T Kasey B Rachel N (new member (welcome!)
Taylor G (new member (welcome!) Lisa O
Imagine… Stopping for gas and having someone from the Dawson Creek visitors bureau ask to take your picture to be featured in their visitor guide!... Then imagine your surprise when you see yourself on the front cover! Great picture Jim Linder!
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Upcoming Events 2016 Visit http://www.elkriverzylstrahd.com for the most updated list of upcoming events
Ladies of Harley 2016 Meets the 3rd Saturday of
each month
FEBRUARY
Feb 4, 6:30pm Road Captain’s meeting, Denny’s Otsego
Feb 6, 12-2pm Chili Challenge – Zylstra HOG vs Zylstra Staff – Zylstra
Feb 6, 8-11:30am Memorial Blood Drive – Zylstra Click here to sign up for your preferred appointment time.
Feb 9, 7pm Monthly HOG chapter meeting, Rockwood’s Grill
Feb 13, 10am-12pm
Kickstart My Heart / Meet the HOG Chapter – Zylstra HOG Chapter will be serving up free pancakes from 10am-Noon
Feb 19 Shiver Bash – Zylstra
Feb 19 & 20 Shiver Elk River – click here for more information.
Feb 26, 5-8pm Bonfire Night - Roasting Hot dogs & S’mores - Zylstra
Feb 27, 8am-5pm Accident Scene Management - basic course $75.00 per class. Contact Brenda ([email protected]) if interested or have questions.
Feb 28, 2pm Bunker Hills Hayride followed by bonfire & S’mores Arrive by 2pm for 1 hour hayride 2:30-3:30 followed by 1-2 hours of bonfire and marshmallow roasting for S’mores! See sign-up sheet at HOG meeting. $10 per person. 550 Bunker Lake Blvd, Andover, MN
MARCH
Mar 3, 6:30pm Road Captain’s meeting, Denny’s Otsego
Mar 8, 7pm Monthly HOG chapter meeting, Rockwood’s Grill
Mar 11, 5-8pm Bonfire Night - Roasting Hot dogs & S’mores - Zylstra
Mar 12, 9am Feed My Starving Children volunteer opportunity – HOG* Contact Judy to sign up (space is limited)
Mar 19 Bowling & Lunch – LOH* (please let Lisa know if you can lead this event)
Mar 19, 8am-5pm Accident Scene Management - basic course $75.00 per class. Contact Brenda ([email protected]) if interested or have questions.
APRIL
Apr 12, 7pm Monthly HOG chapter meeting, Rockwood’s Grill
Apr (tbd) Monday Night Painting at Pour! in Otsego – watch for updates – LOH*
Apr 23, 8am-5pm Accident Scene Management - advanced course $75.00 per class. Contact Brenda ([email protected]) if interested or have questions.
DRIVE and DINE 2016 – 3rd Wednesday, February – April
Feb 17, 6:30pm
Sign-up sheet will be at HOG chapter meetings Mar 16, 6:30pm Apr 20, 6:30pm
* HOG rides & LOH events are exclusive, Members may bring one guest.
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HOG Chapter Rides – 2016 Subject to change, check the several resources updates - if anything changes, this list will get updated and sent again.
Date Ride Event Ovrnt Day
Ride
Ride Leader &
Sweep
May 7th Apol's X Tim Lynch
May 21st - LOH Taylor's Falls Paddleboat Ride X Brian & Lisa (lead)
May 28th - 30th Lake Pepin & American Pickers X X Brian O & James V - day ride
May 30th Rochester Area & VFW Military Memorabilia
X
June 11th BBQ Ride, Hayward WI X Dave Otis
June 17th to 19th
North Dakota Peace Gardens X Mike H. (lead) James V. (sweep)
June 17, 18, 19 Door
County Mike's Cannonball Run X Store sponsored
June 23rd - 26th MN State HOG Rally, Eveleth X Various
Jul 9th Pirates Cove Mini Golf & ice cream, Brainerd X
Jul 9th - 16th Week-long Chapter ride Northern WI & UP
Michigan X
Various, Brian,
Jerry, Ron
July 9th - 17th Week-long Chapter ride Colorado X Gary & Judy
Jul 16th & 17th Itasca State Park X
Jul 22nd - 24th Grand Marais/North Shore X
Jul 30th Folds of Honor X Store sponsored
Aug 6th & 7th
Chapter Mystery Ride X Rob & Brian
Aug 8th - 14th Sturgis Various
Aug 13th Cloquet Lunch @ Gordy's & Jay Cook State Park X Tom W (lead), Brian O (sweep)
Aug 14th LLBCAR Pre-Ride X
Aug 20th & 21st Ottertail X Ron D (lead), Jerry K (sweep)
Aug 20th Linda Laubach Breast Cancer Awareness Ride X
Aug 21st Duluth Tall Ships X Brenda W (lead)
Curt O (sweep)
Sept 1st - 4th WI State HOG Rally & Bike Night @ Harley Museum
X
Sept 10th - 11th Tomahawk Tour Ride X
Sept 9th & 10th Mike's Cannonball Run #2 (tbd) X Store sponsored
Sept 16th - 18th Chippewa Falls Octoberfest X
Sept 24th & 25th Fall Colors Ride X Steve & Denise P
Sept 24th Brainerd Int’l Raceway X Scott L (lead),
Oct 1st & 2nd Walnut Grove & Jackpot Junction X
Oct 8th or 9th Day Fall Colors Ride X
Additional Impromptu Day Rides
Date Ride Event Over
night
Day
Ride
Ride Leader &
Sweep
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Wrenching Corner
And each spring Zylstra’s Service Desk phone will ring off the wall with bikers who did not store the ol' bike properly and now wonder why it won't run.
Some preparation now will ensure that you are out riding in the spring instead of waiting in the dealer's lineup.
Location - where are you going to put it?
One solution may be to ask Sonny or Kevin about the storage program. This is ideal because they will often prep, store, and have the bike ready to ride
when you are ready again. If you decide to store it yourself, you will need a place that is dry and out of harm's way.
When possible. Chose a location away from windows. The ultraviolet light can fade paint and plastic parts. Direct sunlight can raise the ambient
temperature of the storage area which will promote condensation when the sun goes down, so cover plain glass with some sort of opaque material.
Also, cover your bike with a specially designed bike cover not a sheet or a tarp. Why? Because a sheet absorbs moisture and hold it against metal
surfaces and then rust forms. Also, damp fabric will breed mildew and this may attack the seat material. A tarp prevents moisture from getting in but it
also prevents it from getting out. Moisture trapped will condense on the bike and then the rust monster is back!
A specially designed motorcycle cover is made of a mildew resistant material. The material is slightly porous, so it can breathe.
Change the Oil
Tip: Just like cars a colder winter grade oil will allow your bike to start easier in colder weather. If your motorcycle runs ok with a cold winter grade
oil (5w30) then changing the oil to this grade will help startup and running in spring.
Even if the oil is not due for a change, byproducts of combustion produce acids in the oil which will harm the inner metal surfaces. Warm the engine to
its normal operating temperature, as warm oil drains much faster and more completely.
While you are at it, why not change the filter too? Add fresh motorcycle grade oil. What to do with the old oil?
Recycle it.
Tires
Check both front and rear tires with your air pressure gauge. Make sure each tire is properly inflated to the maximum recommend pressure. As it gets
colder, air condenses in your tire so it is important to pump them up as to keep your tires healthy. Rubber is a flexible material and does not like to
freeze (it cracks when it freezes). Placing 1/4"-1/2" piece of cardboard or wood board under each tire will help keep the rubber raised up from a freezing
floor.
Mike Hangaard
HOG 2222 Asst Head Ride Captain
Zylstra Harley-Davidson: http://www.elkriverzylstrahd.com/
Now’s a good time as any to get your ride ready for the season! Request service and/or order parts online
from Zylstra Harley-Davidson®
Click here for Parts request
Click here for Service appointment
Receive emails from Zylstra Harley-Davidson for specials and event info!
Zylstra Road to Rewards: https://www.the-car-club.com/roadtorewards/home.asp
Harley-Davidson HOG National: http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/owners/hog.html
2016 MN State HOG Rally - "Rumble on the Range": http://mnstatehogrally.com
Check back often for updates – registration deadline is May 5, 2016!
BW Rider: http://www.bestwestern.com/rewards/benefits/ride-rewards.asp
Tools for Riders - Enjoy motorcycle travel articles by enthusiast Jason Fogelson on the blog:
youmustbetrippin.com
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