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News Colorama is our annual motorcycle rally. This year it was held in Dogpatch, AR just about 7 miles south of Harrison on highway 7. The road itself is legandary in motorcycle circles. Weather was not so good on Thursday and Friday with cold rain. Due to the facility we had this year it all worked out very well. We provided some good indoor motorcycle related activities. Various videos were shown including Hard Miles, Ride Like a Pro, Iron Butt Rally Tips, etc. By Friday night the weather had cleared and we had a great dinner ride very well attended. By Saturday the weather was good again, though a bit cool. We had some good rides and a great time thorughout the day and into the night. Our campfires were pretty jinxed by the weather but the opportunity to do our visiting inside seemed welcome by all. A full report is available by clicking on Colorama 2009 page above. As you are aware, during the winter our ride schedule is not so active. We pretty much have to pick a day here and there when we can. Anyone and everyone is invited to let us know when and where you would like to have a group ride. If you let me know, I would be happy to send out a group email. Riding with electric clothing plugged in and operating sure beats sitting in the garage on the bike uttering motorcycle noises. Congratulations to Steve Short on his recent purchase of a 2010 Pearl Black GL1800 ABS. It is beautiful and I'm sure it will at least equal his '05 in time. With 280,000 miles on his '05, he has a long way to go with this one. Congratulations to Shauna Painter for attending and riding her own bike to her first ever motorcycle rally. She took home the youngest rider award from Colorama. Just kids I tell you! Welcome Lee Shaffer to Lake Country Riders. He has joined us on many activities lately. He started riding with us just as the weather became less hospitable. As a result he has been on several rides when our numbers were severely down. Lee we're glad to have you. We are open to ideas to help us improve as a motorcycle club. Let us know what you would like to see different or how we can better serve our membership. You may make your suggestions known to Steve Short, CD or myself. Remember our winter meeting is a great time for planning for the coming year. Usually the banquet meeting is held in February. Any ideas need to be introduced prior to that so we can have a good discussion at the meeting. Keep the diry side down.
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Director:
Steven Short
Asst. Director:
Phillip Duncan
Treasuer:
Mary Jarvis
Secretary:
Shauna Painter
Ride Coordinator:
Russell Painter
Newsletter Ed:
Kaye Ward
Safety Coordinator:
Roger Martens
Educator:
Ray Ward
Webmaster:
Wiliferd Lair
Asst. Webmstr:
Laura Donkers
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Reports
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Annual Shop Day
Final Drive fluids were changed on 3 bikes, one headlight bulb change was demonstrated by Wiliferd on his bike only to find after the demonstration that the bulb was bad when put back in. A change of headlight bulbs was then done for real. Ron put a new belly pan on his bike after explaining to us it is possible to destroy one while it is on the bike. I shudder to think what would have been destroyed had the belly pan not been on the bike at the time. Bill Jarvis changed the coolant on his bike. A check of the brake fluid indicated little need for changing it out at this time so that project stopped after only a little disassembly. Richard put on a trailer hitch and wiring isolator. His seat bolt threads were also chased.
The ladies served us Chili, lasagna, deviled eggs, potatoe salad, exquisite desserts and a variety of drinks. Thanks to all who brought food. Many thanks to the ladies for the preparation and serving of the food.
Everyone seemed to be having a good time and the bantor was enlightening for most of us. Jason Jarvis just bought an '03 FJR1300 with the full tour package which he brought to the event. The silver bike is beautiful, has removable locking luggage, comfortable and very powerful. It rides great. Thanks, Jason! Jason even tried out the trials bike.
This was a fun event that resulted in accomplishment for maintenance on several bikes. If you missed it, you missed a good time and a great opportunity. Hope to see you at the next event.
Wiliferd Lair
The annual Lake Country Riders Shop Day was held at the home of Wiliferd and Charlotte Lair on Saturday, March 17, 2007. The weather was cool and cloudy. Steve Short, Richard, Lynn and Kerry Myers, Ron and Carla McCall, Bill Jarvis, Jason Jarvis, Wiliferd, Charlotte, and Rebecca Lair, and Frank Rhinehart were among those in attendance. Frank Rhinehart is our newest member. He lives in Phillipsburg and was unable to ride his bike due to the coolness of the air. He was a very welcome guest and readily joined in with the shop crew.
Lake Country Riders Shop Day
