Chapter Director Loriann Robertson cd@gwrrawa-n.org

The WingNut Gazette

Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge.

Next Dinner Social December 5, 2017

Cathay Inn 3714 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99207

Next Monthly Gathering January 20th, 2018

Golden Corral 7117 N Division, Spokane, WA

8:00AM to 10:00AM

Newsletter Editor Chuck Grimm

webmaster@gwrrawa-n.org

News From your Chapter Director! I can’t believe it’s the end of the year. Where has this year gone? It’s the month of giving thanks. I want to thank everyone for a great year, also a Special thanks to my staff, you are all very appreciated.

Up Coming events: Chapter N Christmas party Dec 9, at 3:00 pm {At Contempo} ~ Potluck and gift

exchange. Idaho Chapter H Christmas party, Dec 16th at the Golden Corral in Coeur d’Alene Chili cook off, January 2, 2018 (our planning session for 2018)

Please turn in your miles to Steve for high mileage for the year. Awards will be giving at Christmas party.

The chapter needs an ACD if you are interested please let me know before the 1st of the year.

ACD Responsibilities are: Assumes Chapter Director’s duties in his/her absence. Assists the Chapter Director in an effort to bring about a well-coordinated, fun &

active chapter. Coordinate chapter gatherings in the month of March, July and November.

LoriAnn Robertson And never ride faster than your Guardian Angel can fly.

Reprint….

On Nov 28th a few of us met up

at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts out

by the Spokane Valley Mall for

some idle chit chat and such. It

was fun and even though there

were only 4 of us, we had a

wonderful time. Looking

forward to setting up another

Coffee Break.

Chuck

There is a reason for all those bumper stickers that say “Start Seeing Motorcycles.” Far too many motorists do not do enough to recognize motorcycle riders, or share the road with them. That is one of the reasons I have a sticker in my rear window, to remind other motorist to watch for us, who do ride.

The result is that many motorcycle accidents are caused by the negligence of motorist. When a motorcycle is in a collision with another vehicle, it’s most often the other vehicle that has infringed on the right of way to which the motorcycle was legally entitled.

So, what can be done to educate motorist so that they do a better job of seeing motorcycles? After all, better seeing will only come with better thinking about what to expect on the road. It’s a matter of training, more that eyesight.

In the digital age seeing motorcycles more effectively means avoiding distracted driving. Cellphones and other electronic devices have created increasing temptations for drivers. This can include on-board navigation systems that are built right into the car, or truck.

Motorist who engage in distracted driving will have a hard time seeing all types of traffic. And that certainly includes

motorcycles. Indeed, it even includes motorcycles whose riders are trying to be as conspicuous as possible, such as wearing brightly colored clothing, extra lights, and riding in the zone.

It is also very important, however that Driver Education and training programs do a better job at emphasizing the need to be aware of motorcycles, and share the road with them. These efforts should not be restricted to driver training for teenagers either. Similar efforts should be made in mature driver programs for seniors, as well as remedial driver programs.

I am working with the 911 Driver Training School, by giving them as much documentation as I can, and will be participating in their functions. I hope others in our Chapter will do the same by displaying their bikes, and talking to the people, who are at these functions. This will share them we are just like them. Just someone who wants to enjoy the road.

Your Motorist Awareness Coordinator Carl Maier

CHAPTER ‘N’ MEMBERSHIP

Notes from your MEC...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year It’s time to make a list and check it twice, oh I know that’s supposed to be Santa’s list

but sometimes we help him out. While your checking the list may I suggest you also check your GWRRA dues, are they due? Maybe overdue?? When it’s time to pay the dues be sure to check the RESCUE PLUS Package. Some of you have added to your RV’s so it’s a good time to make sure all your RV’s are listed on your Rescue Plus Package. While checking your dues you can change any of your personal information: home address, phone, office you hold with the chapter. You can add or subtract at this time. It’s always good to be up to date. Thank you for paying attention to these little things.

Also, let me remind you if any of you had friends who rode with the Wing Nuts this past year, you should invite them to join! In fact, maybe you can sign them up and put a note in their Christmas card, WELCOME to CHAPTER N !! I bet they would be surprised and happy. That is a great gift.

Carl and I just returned from Oregon and Thanksgiving with my three girls and their families. What a wonderful time we had, it’s hard to come home and put our heads back in the game. We’re making our Christmas list and feeling blessed for family and friends.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All

Respectfully, Kaye Maier, MEC

Playing Heads or Tails for a free dinner at Golden Corral

And the discussion continues...

Enjoying Breakfast

WELCOME TO THE MOTORIST AWARENESS

PROGRAM!

BUT, I DIDN’T SEE HIM!

Last month I was out in the elementary school parking lot assisting a teacher in the process of changing a flat tire. Fortunately I had my mini compressor with me and as soon as we were finished inflating the tire I heard a loud bang, and then the noise of a car horn continuously blaring away. I rushed out to the street and saw the results of a two car collision. One of the cars had the airbag activated and the driver in a dazed condition. I rushed over to join some other people at the scene to see if I could assist in any medical way. The driver of the vehicle with the inflated airbag was being assisted by other individuals, so I went to the

driver who had evidently made a left turn in front of the other driver. This gentleman was walking around in a high state of agitation and continually repeating that he wondered where the other driver had come from since he did not see him. Yes, emergency aid and police showed up in a matter of minutes. The point I’m making is that if the driver had not seen a vehicle the size of a car and made a left hand turn in front of it, how can an individual on a smaller sized motorcycle be recognized? Was the driver so engrossed on the entrance to the parking area that his vision of the approaching vehicles was totally ignored? Did another case of “distracted driving” enter the books? Only that driver will know. But, the statement of “I didn’t see him” boggles my mind since the size of the on-coming vehicle is hard to ignore.

Vic Parr

WA District Motorist Awareness

(253) 224-6420

parrv@msn.com

Ramblings From Your Editor

Chuck Grimm “Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge.”

Well, it’s official. I’ve put the bike up for the winter. Suspended all my insurance on it with the exception of the Comprehensive coverage. I’m already dealing with PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome)!!

So, now it is time to start my project list for the winter. And the list is rather long and ambitious to say the least. I met up with a wonderful friend on Facebook who made me a deal on a luggage rack, vanity mirror, trunk light, a rear front fender and he threw in two gel butt cushions for grins. Thank you Phil. So, I have those items to install, going to connect my CB radio and clean up my wiring. I’m also going to change the spark plugs, replace the brake fluid on the front brakes and I’m hopeful to get the coolant changed as well. Probably the most difficult task that is on my agenda is to replace the spring on the OEM shock, install a braided hose to the shock and also clean out the pump for the shock and refill.

Thanks to Dan, I have videos to help me through it. The one thing that is not discussed, is bleeding the hose from the reservoir to the shock. From everything I can tell, I’ll have to remove the fuel tank as well. It is also my plan to replace the spring on the Aux shock that was installed when the trike kit was installed so long ago. To this day, I can’t understand why they just didn’t use the heavier spring. Oh yes, there is one more thing that I will need to do. One of our members, Mr. Lee Hobbs, was kind enough to redesign my trailer hitch and convert it to a receiver style. He’s a certified Nuclear

Navy Welder and man, did he do a wonderful job. The new hitch will keep whatever trailer I’m towing a lot more secure. Here’s a picture of the final product. Thank you Lee for a job well done...

So, I’m hoping to get all this done and have the bike ready for the new riding season. The one thing that I’m not looking forward to is removing the fuel tank. Although it only has 3 gallons of fuel in it, it would be better if it were empty. So, am actively looking for a safe way to remove the fuel and store it in a gas container. At the same time, I’ll be putting some Stabil in it to keep the fuel in good shape.

At this time, Lesley & I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May the new year bring a better world to all of us.

GWRRA Director Ray Garris director@gwrra.org

Region Director Don & Sharon Weber ponderosads@roadrunner.com 208-660-7836

District Director Garry Alexander dd@gwrra-wa.org 253-677-7812

Washington Chapter Gatherings

Location Chapter Week Day

Auburn V 1st Tuesday

Bremerton B 1st Saturday

Toppenish M 1st Saturday

Walla Walla R 1st Saturday

Vancouver X 1st Saturday

Lynden H 2nd Tuesday

Enumclaw Y 2nd Friday

Kennewick L 2nd Saturday

Puyallup Q 2nd Saturday

Centralia Z 2nd Saturday

Aberdeen D 2nd Sunday

Bellevue E 3rd Saturday

Spokane N 3rd Saturday

Longview P 3rd Saturday

Olympia I 3rd Sunday

Seattle A 4th Saturday

Port Orchard O 4th Saturday

Go to the chapters web page to found out place and time of there gathering.

Rider Safety Thoughts By Lee Hobbs

Always be aware of your space. everything around you.

When riding in a group always ride staggered formation.

Keep safe distance from rider in front of you. I like the 2

second rule between each bike.

Keep track of bikes behind you .

Always use hand signals when needed, IE pot holes ,road

kill, rubber parts, ECT.

On long rides always have liquids handy. even some

snacks.

Remember if you can’t see the mirrors on a vehicle in front

of u they can't see you.

Always be ever cautious on windy roads you never know

when there might be loose gravel on road way.

Be safe and always keep the rubber down and shiny side

up.

Name Position Phone Email

LoriAnn Robertson Chapter Director 509-251-4443 mmloriann@gmail.com

Dave Betz Assist. Chapter Director 509-235-8518 david953@centurytel.net

Tina Eckhardt Treasurer 208-661-1315 allwood301@aim.com

Dan Boone Rider Education 509-981-0743 dan4077@centurylink.net

Steve Kienzle Ride Coordinator 509-280-3439 kienzle4@comcast.net

Chuck Grimm Webmaster/Newsletter 509-263-6594 chuckgrimm@gwrrawa-n.org

Kaye Maier Membership Enhancement 509-448-5235 kayelincoln06@gmail.com

Carl Maier Motorist Awareness Coordinator 509-448-5235 camaier@cybermesa.com

Don Sundahl Chapter Stores 509-487-5160 foxfour22@gmail.com

Ruthanne Vazquez Sunshine Person 509-468-1581 bikersmnr@comcast.net

Dave Chromy is selling their Trike due to health issues. The Trike is selling for $22,000.00 or $24,000.00 with the matching Escapade trailer. Both in great condition and have every option (trailer) and every piece of chrome made for the 1800. Multiple show winner, 2003 Wing with 2009 California Side Car trike conversion . This trike has everything you could possibly think of and more! Mileage is 52,525. Several Chapter-N members know it well but Dave will try and get a picture or two along with a better description sometime in the coming weeks. His Valkyrie is also for sale, but have no additional information at this time. Dave can be reached at 509-292-0314 or via email at dragonwing.dc@gmail.com.

FOR SALE

2017 CALENDAR – GWRRA WA-N

JANUARY S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

03 Dinner Social Chili cook off

Contempo

21 Chapter Gathering

04 No Dinner Social 15 Chapter Gathering Ride after gathering 20-22 District Rally Cashmere, WA

JULY S M T W Th F S 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY

S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

07 Dinner Social The Onion 7522 N Division St. Spokane 6:00 pm 18 Chapter Gathering

01 Dinner Social Picnic - TBD 17 -19 Region I Rally Tillamook, OR 19 No Chapter Gathering

AUGUST S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MARCH

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

07 Dinner Social La Presa Mexicana Airway Heights 6:00 10 -12 Motorcycle Show 18 Chapter Gathering 18 Maintenance Day Rob Robertson - Garage Women’s Day Out

05 Dinner Social Famous Willies 107 E 7th Post Falls ID 16 Chapter Gathering Ride after gathering

SEPTEMBER S M T W Th F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

APRIL

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16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

04 Dinner Social Timber Creek Buffet 9211 E Montgomery 15 No Gathering 16 Easter 23 Brown Bag Auction

03 Dinner Social Illinois Bar & Grill 1403 E Illinois Ave Spokane 21 Chapter Gathering

OCTOBER S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MAY

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

05-06 Spring Campout KOA at little Diamond 02 Dinner Social Denny’s 3525 Division, Spokane 20 Chapter Gathering Ride after Gathering 26-29 Desert Spring Fling Tri-City

07 Dinner Social Prospectors Bar & Grill 12611 N Division 18 Chapter Gathering

NOVEMBER S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4

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JUNE

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

06 Dinner Social Harvester Restaurant 410 W 1st, Spangle WA 17 Chapter Gathering Overnight Ride Joseph OR

05 Dinner Social Cathay Inn 3714 N Division, Spokane 16 No Chapter Gathering 16 Chapter Christmas Party

DECEMBER S M T W Th F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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