Current Membership

329

The Bossier City H.O.G. chapter would like to personally thank Brad Mayo and Wade Culbertson and the Bossier City Harley Davidson Dealership Staff for your continuing support. We sincerely appreciate all you do for us.

Thank You

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Bossier City Harley Owners Group Events

Mardi Gras Ball February 4 at the Krewe Of Centaur Den. Tickets are $25 for single and $40 for a couple. The Mardi Gras Ball is an open event. It is not for HOG members only. Everyone attending must have a ticket. Come join us for this very special event.

Dress is formal, semi-formal, black jeans. No blue jeans please.

Tickets available at the door. Guests are welcome.

We will also be having a mask parade & contest again this year and encourage everyone to bring a mask

Volunteers needed to work registration, collect tickets, sell 50/50 tickets, decorate the hall, and provide clean-up for the Mardi Gras Ball. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Amy or Johnnie

Bossier City HOG is currently seeking door prizes for the Mardi Gras Ball. What a great way to promote your business or hobby to 300 plus motorcycle enthusiasts!!!!

Mardi Gras Ball Update. There are some tickets available at the Harley Shop, and tickets can be purchased at the door at the Krewe Of Centaur Den on North Market Street. Our photographer will be on site at 5:30 PM for those who want to get their pictures made early. Let the Good Times Roll. Queen Amy and King Doug

We are meeting to decorate the Krewe of Centaur Den at 9:30 AM Saturday morning. Anyone that can help would be appreciated. Oh and by the way we usually have a little fun too!!!
Chapter Business Meeting February 7, Location and time TBA. OPEN TO ALL CURRENT CHAPTER MEMBERS. Monthly business meeting to go over old business and any new business. Please email Jimmy Beattie any issues you feel that need to be discussed in advance (ME)
Chapter Charity Breakfast Rides February 11, 7:00 to 8:30 AM.

Meet at the old Shreveport Harley Davidson, 805 Brook Hollow Drive, Shreveport, LA. at 7:00, KSU 7:30 AM.

Meet at Bossier City Harley Davidson, 2225 Autoplex Drive, Bossier City LA. at 7:00, KSU 7:30 AM.

The cost of breakfast is donations. All proceeds support the Shreveport Indoor Sports program (CE)
Chapter Meeting February 11, 10:00 AM at 2225 Autoplex Drive, Bossier City, LA. (CE)
Krewe of Centaur Tail-Gator Party & Parade February 11 See details below (NH)
Ladies of Harley Meeting February 15, 6:00 PM at Shanes Seafood & BarBQ 4726 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111 (318)742-8112. Guys are welcome to attend (CE)
Krewe of Gemini Tail-Gator Party & Parade February 18 See details below (NH)
Chapter Meet and Eat February 25, location and time TBA (CE)
Chapter Officer Newsletters March 1 articles due to Editor
Daytona Beach FL. Bike Week March 9-18 Click Here For Event Details (NH)

Location is Shreve City Car Care, 1050 Shreveport Barksdale Highway, Shreveport LA. (Corner of Knight Street & North Service Road off of Shreveport/Barksdale Highway, Look for the TAILGATOR RV)

Volunteers needed for set-up at Noon

Luke & Amy would like to meet all newcomers, so please introduce yourself upon arrival

If you are attending a Tail-Gator event for the first time, you do not need to bring food. All returning attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass

BYOB and any food if you wish to cook out

Bring lawn chairs

Please DO NOT bring Silly String, Confetti, or other hard to clean up items

Bathroom facilities are available

All chapter members and families are welcome and encouraged to attend

Member Event Only
EVENT LOCATION is Lafayette, La
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is March 1, 2012
CONTACT INFO is 225-925-1180

Louisiana State 2012 H.O.G. Rally Website.
Includes registration detail and items of interest. Click Here For Event Details.

Louisiana State 2012 H.O.G. Rally Facebook Page.
Follow updated info from the event organizers. Click Here For Facebook Page

Historic-Destinations Visits. Coming in March. Each participant will be given a list of destinations of historical value. It’s similar to Diners-Drive-Ins-Dives, in that participants must verify that they have visited these sites. The Road Captains will plan some of these rides but you’re welcome to ride by yourself or form your own riding group. Those who meet all the requirements will earn a Historic-Destinations patch. Details coming soon!

Bunny Run March 31
Details Coming Soon (CE)

Texas State HOG Rally May 3-5, Ft. Worth, TX

Pink Ride May 12
Details Coming Soon

Million Mile Monday June 2012 (TBA)
Total mileage for 2011 was 4,376,470 miles

Brothers Keepers Burn Run April 20-21
International Female Ride Day May 4
Rally in the Crater, Mt Enterprise, TX. May 17-20
Providence House Poker Run 2012
Valhalla Campground Run, Homer LA. 2012
ABATE Chill Cook-off 2012
Scot's Cycle Hilman House Poker Run 2012
Sturgis Bike Rally, SD 2012
CMA LA. State Rally 2012
Hot Springs, AR. Rally 2012
Bikes, Blues & BBQ Fayetteville, AR 2012
Boo Benefit, Jefferson TX. 2012
Run With The Nuns, Shreveport, LA 2012
Veterans Day Biker Event Shreveport, LA 2012
Lone Star TX Rally 2012
Toys For Tots 2012
Natchitoches Christmas Festival, December 2012
Daytona Beach FL. Bike Week 2013

High Seas Rally 2012 World's only motorcycle rally on a cruise ship. October 28 - November 4, 2012. Click for details

Non-H.O.G Events (NH) are events sponsored by a person or groups other than a H.O.G. chapter and are included for your information only. Attend these events at your own risk.

Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, thus not activating your rear brake light. This may cause another driver behind you to not notice you are slowing down. Quickly tapping your hand brake or foot brake sends out a quick messege to the driver behind you that you are slowing down. Also, turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thus some riders,(especially beginners) sometimes forget to turn them off after a turn or lane change. Make sure you are providing the proper "signal" to the other drivers around you. Moving left when your turn signal indicates right could lead you to pulling into another drivers path. Use your tail lights and turn signals as "riding tools" to help be seen and draw attention.

Motorcycle riders can help promote safer driving laws by being responsible riders and becoming active in organizations like ABATE of Louisiana that promote safe driving laws for motorcyclists.

The next NORTHWEST CHAPTER meeting of ABATE of LOUISIANA INC. will be Tuesday - February 7th 7:00 PM at Cafe USA 3380 Barksdale Blvd Bossier City - 742-9600

Brake Pads. Replacing worn brake pads is the quickest way to get increased braking power out of a tired system. Various manufacturers make all kinds of different types of replacement brake pads for today's motorcycles. Some claim to last longer, while others claim to give more feel and braking power. However, be forewarned that the manufacturer of your motorcycle put a lot of time and effort into developing your braking system, and there is no telling what a different type of pad material might do to your rotors or how well different pads will work with the overall design and setup of your bike. If you have any doubts, then stick with genuine factory parts. If there is less than 1/8 inches of pad thickness left then they should be replaced. Replacing brake pads should only be done by someone with above average maintenance skills.

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Website last updated February 2, 2012