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Safety Tip Of
The week
Squeeze An Orange......and
Black. As in Owners Manual
Last
week after the news letter I got an email from a member correcting
me on my safety tip. I read in horror the member's thoughts that
Harley has somehow taken away rider control of the brakes and it
really doesn't matter which lever or pedal you use. The
member thinks that ABS technology dictates which brake and
even how much power each brake gets. I tell you about this, not to
embarrass the member, but because this is one of those myths I talk
about that can get people killed. Following is what Harley has to
say on the subject.
When the front or rear brake is actuated above
approximately 4.3 mph (7 kph mph) the system applies a proportional
amount of pressure to both brakes on the other axle. The amount of
brake pressure applied to the other axle depends upon many factors
including how hard the rider is applying the brake, the vehicle
speed, and if the vehicle is turning. The amount
of pressure electronically applied to the other axle is less than what a
rider could apply directly with the linked axle’s lever or pedal.
The linked brakes are a rider aid, and do not
replace proper braking techniques. The maximum vehicle deceleration
on most surfaces is still reached by the rider applying both the
front and rear brake controls.
I don't
know how these myths get started, but the Safety Tip of the Week
is, "Read your owners manual and don't spread the myths."
Monthly Meeting
Meeting for December will be the Christmas
Party at Ameci's Restaurant 6:00 -10:00.
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2018 ACHOG Christmas
Party Sign-up
(Sign-up Deadline = December 1, 2018)
Renew Your Membership
for 2019
Membership Dues and
Sale
Dues for year-$20
It's not too early to start paying our
dues. They are $20 and this is probably the best bargain I get all
year. New members paying before December 31 will be covered
for the rest of 2018 and 2019.
Up and coming
Descrip Saturday
12/01/2018
325 Commercial Cir, Keystone Heights, FL ...phone
352-473-3000 (map)
We will meet at the RaceTrac on
SR207 at I95 at 9am...KSU 9:30am. Steve will be our leader and
sweep will be John Banks
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Near Future
Activities Meeting 12/02/18
Our activities meeting is scheduled
at Caddy Shack in World Golf Village at 5:00pm on Sunday December
2. Its the time we get together and plan the first half of the
year. Everyone is invited and is encouraged participate. Road
captains are encouraged to make this meeting and present rides and
events they would like to lead and sweep. However remember you
don't have to be a Road Captain to lead a ride. If you have
someplace you would like to take the chapter this is the time to do
it. There is also an Officer's Meeting before the Activities
Meeting. It all starts at 5:00 but feel free to show up early and
eat.
Christmas Party
Ameci's Restaurant 12/08/18
This event is on
Saturday December 8, 2018 at 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Cocktails
6-7, Dinner @ 7) at Amici Italian Restaurant, 1915 A1A South, St
Augustine (Rt 312 and A1A) For you early birds, Ameci has a happy
hour in the bar from 4:00pm - 6:00pm but please be courteous and
remember we are not allowed in the banquet area until 6:00 unless
you are part of the set up.
The deadline to sign up and
remit payment is Saturday, 12/01/18 Please sign up on link at the
top of the newsletter or our web page.
A complete
party for only $25.00 per person! BTW this is a members only price
but feel free to bring a guest for $45. It would be great to get
that non-member to join so they can be a part of all our activities
and savings for the future.
(The actual cost of this event is considerably higher, so again
your club is subsidizing a great party!)
Our old friend Doc is DJing again this year so you know the music
will be outstanding. We will be doing a Secret Santa gift
exchange again this year. (Gift value should = $15)
Participation is optional.
Please wrap all gifts. Note: the party will also serve
as our December Chapter Meeting, so Terry may address any
outstanding business issues.
There will also be a 50/50 drawing.
Appetizers, Salad, Dinner (choice of 3 main courses) and
Dessert! What more could you ask for at a great party!!!
Dinner choices are the same as last year:
- Herb crusted salmon
with roasted potatoes and vegetables
- Chicken Francese
with angel hair pasta
- Steak tips with
potatoes and vegetables
Please remit
by 12/01/18 or at the November meeting or any sponsored club
ride. Give it to an officer or the ride
leader.
OR
Mail your
payment to: Ancient City Chapter P.O. Box 4097 St Augustine,
FL 3208
Make check
payable to: Ancient City Chapter
Tid Bits
Big
Thanks
A big thanks to
everyone who showed up for my and Alan's ride to Fish Camp Lake
Eustis, forgoing football. The rabbit trails we took actually took
us by a road named nothing other that Rabbit Trail Road.The food
was good, the weather was good and the camaraderie was even better.
I'm pretty sure we took at least a couple roads that haven't been
seen before. LOL All this was shared with a new member, Brandon
Black. Welcome Brandon to Ancient City HOG.
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Please
Share - Send us stories and member info to share with your Chapter
Friends and then see it here! Just shoot it via email
to: director@ancientcityhog.com
Come Out and Join Us On Our Rides...Hope To See
You Soon... Terry
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