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Harley Owners GroupHARLEY-DAVIDSON OF INDIANAPOLIS CHAPTER #1238Northside Harley News January 2010

It seems as if this new year hasstarted with a bang and a headlongrush. Coming from a couple of weeksof holiday vacation, I wasn’t preparedfor the immediate onset of activity,work, and deadlines that awaited at theoffice. So far, 2010 has been like tryingto board a speeding bullet train by leap-ing from the depot platform.This is also a busy time for our chap-

ter officers as we prepare for the newyear and the coming riding season. Wehave a great team in our officers and Iam very pleased with the results ofDecember’s elections. I very muchappreciate the commitment that hasbeen made and the willingness tosupport the chapter.Already, we have held several infor-

mal meetings and conversations to setup administrative processes and to pro-vide a chance for new officers to learnthe ropes. The outgoing officers of2009 have done a great job in passingthe torch and the enthusiasm to our newofficers. In the coming months, the2010 officers will meet regularly tolearn their posts, prepare for the new

riding season, and to bring as much tothe chapter as possible.Many of our landmark events are

beginning to take shape; their size andcomplexity require early planning,commitments, and communication.Look for information in the comingmeetings and e-mails for events such asthe Flags For Heroes Ride and Loop forLife. In addition, Bill Keesling andGreg Shipley are collecting input forbuilding the chapter’s activitiesschedule for the coming season.Without a doubt, 2010 will be a year

of changes. As a chapter, we need toaddress changes that are brought uponus by our dynamic and unpredictableeconomy. Changes will also be neededto keep our chapter aligned with thedirections and desires of our memberbody. And other changes will be soughtto keep the chapter fresh and interestingwhile supporting a fun environment inwhich to meet and ride. Change willalways be a required component of thischapter or any group that chooses toremain sufficiently flexible to weatherthe years and to be relevant to thegreater good of its greater numbers.But our chapter has a solid founda-

tion upon which we will continue tobuild and flourish. The values and goalslaid down by the chapter’s foundingmembers and by those that have shep-herded it through the years are just asimportant and relevant today. Further-more, the chapter will have a solidsupport in our dealership family. As ourchapter moves towards autonomy andself-sufficiency, it assumes a position ofpartnership with the dealership; a rela-tionship that few H.O.G. chapters haveexperienced or have a chance to enjoy.This partnership is among the chapter’sgreatest assets.I look to the coming year with great

anticipation and optimism. Given thesupport of the membership and com-mitment of those who volunteer to be a

part of our chapter’s activities, I choosenot to fear change but to embrace theopportunities that they represent. Iam often drawn to a piece of advicethat has become a personal mantra:In any given situation,• The best thing to do is the right thing,• The second best thing to do is thewrong thing,• And the worst thing to do is nothing.I am secure in the knowledge that

through the effort of this chapter and itsofficers, we will make our traditionsstronger while we explore new territo-ries. We will make mistakes along theway but will only fail if we choose tolearn nothing from them.I hope that 2010 is a year that you

have chosen to take an active role inparticipation and support of the chapter,our partnership with the dealership, andour events and activities. We havealready received much feedback frommembers eager to ride and eager to seethe chapter move ahead. I also hopethat 2010 is the year that you choose toregularly show your chapter pride, liter-ally. There is a groundswell amongthose who wear our chapter insigniawith pride and I invite you to be amongthose who would make known the pres-ence of H.O.G Indianapolis Chapter#1 in our communities.Here is to a great new year!

Ride Far, Be Safe, & Enjoy,Ken

Message fromYour Director

Volume 23, Issue 1In This Issue

Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . thru-outAssistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Birthdays, January . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14Dealership News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Love and Harleys Endure . . . . . . . . 5Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Membership Report . . . . . . . . . . . 4New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Officers, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Rider Education Courses ABATE . . . 5Safety Officer Report . . . . . . . . . . 4Winter Mishap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Northside Harley NEWS JANUARY 2010

Indianapolis Chapter No. 1Sat, Jan 9, 2010, Chapter Meeting Minutes

Submitted by Mistee Rushton

KenWhite called meeting toorder at 9:00 a.m.

The sign in sheet indicated147 members present.

Opening GeneralDiscussion:• A big “thank you” to H-D ofIndy for the breakfast treats.

Introduction/Welcome of New Members/Guests:• Introduction of new members. Welcome back recently joinedmembers. Welcome to all! Please participate in HOGChapter rides and events. Get involved! Have fun and ride!

Officer’s Report:• Director, Ken White. Chaired the meeting.1. Thanks for coming out today!2. Let us recognize our friends & family in the armed forces.WE SHALL NEVER FORGET!!! Please take a minute toremember the sacrifices that these great Americans havemade for all of us.

3. Thanks for making chapter renewal process smooth today.4. Welcome to the new year & to our new officers. They areMike Boudreau, Bill Rushton, Bill Keesling, Greg Shipley,Will Huston, & Matt Benn.

YOUR 2010 HOG CHAPTER OFFICERSKenWhite-DirectorMike Boudreau-Assistant DirectorBill Rushton-TreasurerMistee Rushton-SecretaryBill Keesling-Activities CoordinatorGreg Shipley-Activities CoordinatorWill Huston-Safety DirectorTed Rossell-Road CaptainMark Bowman-Publicity ChairpersonChip Sandleben-HistorianKen Whisman-Sergeant at ArmsMatt Benn-Awards ChairpersonDenise Benn-Charity Fund ChairpersonCyndi Bradshaw-Membership OfficerSherry Shipley-Newsletter Editor

Assistant Director, Mike Boudreau. Thanks for coming outtoday. What a great turnout! Looking forward to serving thechapter & working along side Ken.

Treasurer, Bill Rushton: We have money! Currently wehave $2511.51 in our checking/savings account. Charity fundhas $259.12.

Secretary, Mistee Rushton: Please be sure to sign in at eachmeeting. If your name has been removed from the attendanceroster, it is due to lack of attendance, or expiration of eithernational HOG membership/local membership. The renewalprocess is a new one for us, so thank you for being patientwith us as we try to update your membership.

Activities Coordinators:Bill Keesling: Looking forward to riding season. Am workingon putting together some good rides. Welcome any sugges-tions from chapter members on rides you’d like to see. Also,will be doing some dinner rides & weekday rides. Looks to bea full season. Hope you’ll consider joining us!

Greg Shipley: On vacation

Safety Director, Will Huston: Looking forward to workingwith you & the upcoming riding season. Please be safe, evenwhen in your car. Don’t follow too close. Keep your wind-shields & headlights clean. Happy NewYear!

Road Captain, Ted Rossell: Excited about riding season!

Publicity, Mark Bowman: Ads in our newsletter run $60 peryear or $5 per month. Please see me. We also have 1/2 pageor full page ads available. Advertising is almost all chaptermembers, so when in need of services, please consider usingour members first. Thanks to all who advertised with us.

Historian, Chip Sandleben: Nothing to report.

Sergeant at Arms, Ken Whisman: Nothing to report.

Awards Chairperson, Matt Benn: Mileage contest will startagain in March.

Charity Fund, Denise Benn: 50/50 raffle of $217.50 wentto Peggy Gretsinger. $25 gift cards went to Ken Whisman,Mark Hancock, & Bernie Shaw.

Membership, Cyndi Bradshaw: Thank you for making therenewal process smooth

Newsletter Editor, Sherry Shipley: On Vacation.

DEALERSHIP NEWS:Jeff Heck: H-D of Indy will have a booth at the motorcycleexpo in late Feb, as well as have space at the 500 World ofWheels. We also have “SONS OFANARCHY” merchandisehere at the store.

UPCOMING EVENTS:Jan 23: Officers meetingFeb 6: HOG Chapter meeting, 9 a.m.

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

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Dealer SponsorHarley-Davidson of Indianapolis4146 E 96th Street • Indianapolis IN 46240317.815.1800 • 888.743.3123Nick Dellen (O) 317.815.7040

(E) [email protected]

Director Ken White317-877-2195 [email protected]

Assistant Director Mike Boudreau317-727-6714 [email protected]

Treasurer Bill Rushton317-898-0039 [email protected]

Secretary Mistee Rushton317-898-0039 [email protected]

Co-Activities Directors:Greg Shipley Bill Keesling317-769-3298 [email protected] [email protected]

Safety Director Will Huston317-771-3784 [email protected]

Road Captain Ted Rossell317-326-4133 [email protected]

Publicity Chair Mark Bowman317-846-5476 [email protected]

Sergeant at Arms Ken Whisman317-896-5694 [email protected]

Historian Chip Sandleben317-770-9822 [email protected]

Charity Fund Chair Denise Benn317-575-0040 [email protected]

Awards Chair Matt Benn317-575-0040 [email protected]

Membership Officer Cyndi Bradshaw317-846-3367 [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Sherry Shipley317-769-4106 [email protected]

H-D Indianapolis Jeff Heck317-815-2537 [email protected]

2010 Chapter Sponsor and Officers

Dealership NewsWe have some exciting

times ahead of us as we waitfor Spring. First, HarleyDavidson of Indianapolis issponsoring Cyclerama at the2010 World of Wheels Febru-ary 12th - 14th at the StateFairgrounds. We'll have food,fun, 1st annual Harley Hottiecontest, and I'm told Elvis ismaking an appearance so dustoff your blue suede shoes.

And, as your dusting off your shoes how about dusting offyour bike and entering it in the bike show. Judging will bedone by the professional staff with World of Wheels with tro-phies and prizes for the winners. I know we have several showworthy bikes in the Chapter so please enter. We are also offer-ing booth space for exhibitors on a first come first serve basis.Any questions give me a call at the Dealership 317-815-1800or [email protected]. The Dealership will also have abooth at the Motorcycle Expo February 25th - 28th so makesure and stop by to say hello.Please take advantage of our specials this month: up to a

$1159 gift card on the purchase of a new Harley or 4.49% fi-nancing for 60 months for qualified buyers. Harley is also

sponsoring a competitive bike exchange program where youcan receive up to an additional $500 for your metric trade. Weare also re-stocking our Sons of Anarchy merchandise to in-clude larger and smaller sizes, hats, and stocking caps. Checkthe website for additional specials.Thanks to those that were at the last meeting and partici-

pated in the discussions. I also want to especially thank thosethat have stepped up to serve as officers for the next year.Please take a second to thank them for their commitment tothe Chapter. We are still working out some kinks in ourprocess to take care of membership renewals so please be pa-tient. I know there has been some delay in receiving member-ship cards. Those come from the Chapter and not thedealership. As I get the updated lists I can enter you into oursystem here so you will get your HOG discount.While our opinions may vary we still have in common the

passion of riding our Harley Davidson motorcycles. Let's notlose sight of that as we work together in 2010.

See you around!Jeff

NEXT MEETINGSaturday, February 6, 2010

Donuts & Coffee @ 8:30 am • Meeting @ 9:00amHarley-Davidson of Indianapolis

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MembershipReportSubmitted by Cyndi Bradshaw

Well, the local membershiprenewal process went verysmooth this year with only aslight little glitch from yourstruly. (Sorry!) For those ofyou that were part of the firstfew that were in line, pleasecheck your cards and makesure that the “Expires” datewritten in is 12/2010. I acci-

dently wrote in expiration dates of your National Hog Mem-bership on a few of them. And for those of you that didn’t geta card, (we ran out) they will available at our next meeting, sowhen you sign in, you can pick them up.

Message from Chapter Safety OfficerInspect Before You RideGreetings and Happy NewYear! Well it is 2010, the start of

a new year. If you’re like me, you’re looking out the windowand grumbling about the snow and ice on the roads becausethat means you can’t be outside doing what you have a passionfor and that is riding your motorcycle.Some of you may have put your “bike” in storage at the end

of October or early November and you won’t take it out untilthe first week in April. Or if you are like me, you have parkedit in the garage ready to go for a ride once the roads are clearand dry and the weather is sunny with the temperature above40! Or maybe some of you are lucky enough to have plannedto attend “Bike Week” in Daytona Beach FL, in 6-weeks.Whatever your story is, keep in mind that when you finally

do get that opportunity to take your “bike” out for a ride, makesure you do a pre-ride inspection. I was looking at the Motor-cycle Safety Foundations web site and found their inspectionchecklist called T-CLOCS, which stands for the following:

T = Tires (tires, wheels & brakes)C = Controls (levers, pedals, cables & throttle)L = Lights (headlamp, tail Lamp/brake lamp, turn signals,

lenses & reflectors, battery & wiring)O = Oil (levels & Leaks)C = Chassis (frame, suspension, chain/belts & all fasteners)S = Stands (side kick stand or center stand)

Yes, today’s motorcycles are very reliable machines com-pared to what they were like 30-years ago, but with all thenuts, bolts, controls, and electronics pretty much out in theopen, and only two tires connecting you to the pavement, youneed to be able to inspect your motorcycle and make the occa-sional minor adjustments needed to keep it operating safely.You don’t need to be a master mechanic, but it helps to

know your way around a tire pressure gauge, a wrench orscrewdriver. Most everything a rider needs to know is in themotorcycle owner’s manual. Bottom line is that you need tolook your “bike” over to ensure it is ready to ride and ridesafely! If you do routine maintenance and have your motorcy-cle serviced on regular intervals, you should enjoy many milesof riding enjoyment.

Ride Safe,Will Huston

Message from Assistant DirectorHi Everyone and Happy New Year!We had a great turn out for the January meeting and the re-

newal process went very smoothly. We will have a renewalprocess setup for the February meeting for those folks whocould not make the January meeting.The weather has been bitter cold so far during the month of

January, thus I did not make the hang-over run this year. Forthose of you that braved the elements, you’re a better bikerthan me. I saw that about 200 people were for the ride, butonly a few actually made the ride. Congrats to our own MattBenn for making the ride!!!I’m looking forward to a very exciting year. I believe that

we have a great group of officers and I look forward to contin-uing the great tradition and expectation of having great ridesduring the summer. I have already been working with DawnTeague on the Flags4Heroes ride in May and expecting tohave a great time.I look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting in

February.Michael Boudreau

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I had risen early on this Saturday morning and was thinkingabout the article that I needed to write for the Chapter newslet-ter. Lying in bed, my mind drifted to a spring morning on theHarley, a roadside stop at the junction of a couple of longstraight county highways amid farm fields, and the cool morn-ing air heavy with birdsong and the promise of a great ride.With this on my mind, I stumbled to the kitchen to set the cof-fee to brew and headed out into the chill of the pre-dawn air toget the paper. Because it was early, I decided to forego theease of going out through the garage to avoid the thump andrumble of the garage door opening and closing; I didn’t wantto wake the neighbors. After all, I had a front door on thehouse; I should probably use it from time to time to keep thehinges from rusting shut.I crossed the landing on the front stoop and was just taking

my first step down the top stair of the dozen or so steps whena small voice in my mind registered the presence of ice. Toolate. I don’t actually remember falling; it was an instantaneousshift to a prone position that was obviously meant to deliverthe greatest amount of physical damage to the largest surfacearea. Cats are known for their ability to manipulate their bod-ies, gyrating in mid-air to land squarely on their feet. I, on theother hand, am blessed with the innate ability in these situa-tions to bodily conform to rigid structures like a rag doll; it ismy only true super-power. As such, each stair was greeted andexperienced individually by an orderly succession of blows bymy tailbone, spine, and head with a smattering of elbows toround out the experience.Interestingly, as I was in the midst of falling, several things

passed through my mind aside from my cervical vertebrae.First, I became aware of the sound. The distinct, staccato pum-meling of floundering flesh and bone on glazed wooden stairswere amplified and then reverberated by the walls and win-dows of the house. My journey to fetch the newspaper wasmeant to be a minor private pilgrimage; but now I had raisedsufficient commotion as to set dogs to barking on the nextblock. And then there was the image of Tim Conway doing histrademark entrance to a scene via the stairway in a Carol Bur-nett skit. This actually made me chuckle mid-flight, at leastmentally.As I neared the bottom of the stairs, I actually began to won-

der how I would stop as my driveway has a steep pitch and ittoo was probably a glare of ice. It was obvious that I was pick-ing up speed in my descent and now visions crossed my mindof my windswept carcass being pulled from a fencerow in thenext county. I gave no thought to the doormat at the bottom ofthe stair that was secured to the concrete walk by the per-mafrost that would hold it captive until July. You know thekind of doormat I mean, the ones made of the hard black rub-ber of recycled steel radial tires and impregnated with grit toefficiently free the soles of your winter boots from the accu-mulation of mud, snow, and slush. All of which have the samesurprising capacity for wear and tear as human flesh.But the doormat’s real contribution to my spectacular en-

trance to this day was its stopping power. Like a Navy fighterjet landing on a pitching aircraft carrier and setting the tailhook on a cable that would jerk it to a stop from 300 miles an

hour in the span of six feet, my doormat just as effectivelycaptured the seat of my pants and immediately ended my for-ward trajectory in a power-wedgie of sufficient energy as topart the hair on my head. My left shoe skipped across thesnow-crusted yard to my neighbor’s driveway while my rightshoe didn’t begin to lose speed until halfway across the cul-de-sac.As I lay there in that fleeting instant of time where you

begin to really assess the damage before the pain emerges, Iactually chuckled aloud. For those neighbors that weren’tjarred awake by the din of my front door dismount, (I amguessing it was similar to the sound of a side of beef beingshot into a commercial clothes dryer) I couldn’t help butsnicker at the imagery of my fall from grace. I probably wouldhave laughed my butt off were it not already scraped acrossthe stairs and the doormat with whom I have now permanentlybonded. As the laugh faded, the pain began to seep in and theadrenaline pumped at full speed – there is nothing quite soironic as being 150% alert just as the pain sets in and the ac-tion is over.As the chill of the ice and concrete began to make their pres-

ence known, my mind drifted once again to that June morningon the bike, a cool breeze blowing, the green promise of newcrops and budding trees, and the joy of a ride down goodcountry roads. So, here’s to us, to surviving winter, and tolooking forward to the riding season and some time for our-selves and a good long ride. We’re going to need it.

Ride Far, Be Safe, & Enjoy,Ken

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At this time I am in contact withABATE of Indiana and working on put-ting together a “Basic Riders Course”as well as an “Experienced RidersCourse” for Indpls H.O.G. Chapter #1members. At this time I do not have anysolid dates, but I am working to solidifythem before our next meeting in Febru-ary. Below is an “overview” of eachcourse. Class size for both the BRC andthe ERC is 12 riders (1-Instructor per6-students).What I am looking for is, “who” is

interested in taking either or both theBRC and the ERC. I will handle settingup the course through ABATE and col-lect the fee’s prior to the class. All Ineed from you is an email stating thatyou would like to participate in theBRC, the ERC or both. Email me [email protected] withyour name, telephone number and thecourse that you want to take. If thereare more than 12 people interested ineither the BRC or ERC, I will work tohave more classes, but I need to knowwho wants to participate, so let meknow as soon as possible.

The cost for the BRC is $50.00 forABATE members and $75.00 for non-members. Fees are not refundable!The cost for the ERC is $25.00 for

ABATE members and $50.00 for non-members. Fees are not refundable!

BASIC RIDER COURSE – BRC:This is an 18 hour course and is de-signed for beginning or experiencedmotorcycle riders. During this class youwill learn the following basic skills onmotorcycles that ABATE will provide:straight line riding– Turning– Shifting– Braking

You will also learn mental skills forstreet riding strategies– Special riding situations– Proper riding attitude

In addition, you will learn morecomplex physical skills, including:– Advanced turning techniques– Maximum braking techniques– Swerving

EXPERIENCED RIDER COURSE -ERC: This is a one day course takenon your own motorcycle. Your motorcy-cle must first pass an inspection by theinstructor to make sure that it is inproper condition to participate in thecourse.

Some items you will cover in thiscourse are:– Risk management– Rider responsibility– Being prepared to ride– Mental processing– Traction management– Rider impairment

You must have:– Your own motorcycle– Protective riding gear– Motorcycle Learners Permit orlicenses

– Proof of Insurance.

Recommended:2 years or 5,000 miles experience.

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Rider Education Course to be Offered though ABATE of IndianaMore from your Chapter Safety Officer

Karen & Terry Pociluyko started seeing each otherduring high school in 1978, and continued to date offand on for the next five years. They shared many com-mon interests, the least of which was their love of mo-torcycles, each buying motorcycles in their late teens.Terry bought a 1981Yamaha 750 Seca, and Karen ac-quired a mint 1975 Honda 400 Supersport. But asmany love stories would have it, though they alwaysenjoyed their time together, circumstances of life ledthem to drift apart and eventually marry other people.Though their first marriages ended, Karen and Terry

managed to reunite in November, 2008 and the oldsparks immediately flew again after 26 years apart.Terry had long converted to riding Harley's, and wascurrently riding a 2006 Street Glide. Karen had beendriving aYamaha 1100 Silverado in recent years, buthad to sell it in her divorce. Terry quickly rectified that situation by buying Karen a 2009 SoftailDeluxe in custom Big Purple Flake for her birthday in February from H-D of Indianapolis. They have

been happily riding their Harley's together ever since. This past December 17th, Karen and Terry were married in Noblesville.They look forward to spending the rest of their lives making up for all their years apart, and enjoying riding their Harley-Davidson motorcycles together as long as they can!

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Bulletin Board NoticeAttention to all who currently have items listed:

It has been almost a year, so we are cleaning up the bulletin boardlistings beginning with February’s newsletter. Contact Sherry Shipley,

[email protected] to confirm your item should remain listed. All other listings will be deleted.

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Bulletin BoardPlace your for sale items for free.Contact: Sherry • 317.769.4106 • [email protected]: If Your Item Sells, please contact Sherry ASAP!

For Sale:Boss Bags Saddlebag Set, model36D, detachable bags for H-D Sof-tail Deluxe (recommended lowerpipes on cycle), all hardware, pins,locks, straps, etc. Very good shape,used 2-months, 8-oz leather. Asking $850. Call Tim 317.379.1483

For Sale:2004 Ultra Classic EG, Teal/Silver. Low miles, oneowner. V & H Ovals. Rivco Cooler Carrier. Easyclutch, Stage 1, Security Pager, Fairing Bra and Mirrors. TC fuel-pack. $15,200. Contact Ian at 373.2183

For Sale:Tour Master Sentinel black rainjacket. New, still inpackage. size 3X, asking $50. John 317-291-3054

For Sale:Mustang tour seat for Heritage Softail, used only ontrips. In orig. box & plastic. $50 OBO. Küryakynadjustable floorborads for Heritage Softail. $20OBO. 6” tinted winshield used once. ‘08 FLHTC.$30 OBO. H-D foot pegs for Engine guard. $20OBO. Call Steve Smith, 317.297.5950

For Sale:Two sets (4 total) mufflers. $100 for both sets, call 765.482.0349

For Sale:2008 Harley 1200 black Sportster, only 3000 miles.$11,600. Jim Snider: [email protected]

For Sale:Dyna Street Bob 2008.Black. Just over 2200 miles. Stage 1/ VH slip ons.$10,500. Call 513-7801

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For Sale:Harley-Davidson “Rallyrunner” Leather Motorcycleseat model #54030-04 w/Scorpion Style Stitching.This seat fits 2000 & later Softail Models except:FXSTD, FLSTSI & FLSTN. This seat is like brandnew, still wrapped in original plastic and box. Newprice = $400. Current price = $290. Contact HogChapter #1 member, Kent Garceau @ 317.679.4626.Please feel free to leave a message.

For Sale:2003 Anniversary CVO Screamin’Eagle Deuce, 7,000 miles. Stage I.Screamin’ Eagle II mufflers. Alloriginal parts and cover. $16,999 Call 450-3787

For Sale:Screamin Eagle Slip-On Mufflers Baloney Cut off‘03 Fat Boy $100; Swing Arm off ‘04 Fat Boy $50;Inner Fairing off ‘06 Ultra Classic $125. Call 902.2323

For Sale:Softtail Deluxe FLSTN withDeluxe windshield, saddlebags,removable back rest and footplates. Deluxe floor jack. Always garaged, 800miles. $15,980. Call 317.507.0773

For Sale:2003 Softail Deuce Anniversary, original completeexhaust, original seat, original handlebars with risersand grips, foot pegs. Will sell as a set or separately.Call Dennis 317.972.7042

1992 Harley-Davidson FXRS Conv Low Rider (Black) with 12,300 miles. Near perfect condition, recreational use only when dry, garage stored when not in use. Rubber mounted Evolution Engine 1340cc, stock bike w/exception of rejetting carb and removing baffles from exhaust. Both steps taken to increase HP. Bike has never been crashed or damaged. Original paint, has wonderful

curb appeal. Purchased in 1992 w/126 miles, no other rider or owner, all maintenance per-formed by H-D of Indy authorized mechanics, records available. Asking $8,200. Call Mike @ 706-0380 or [email protected]

Bulletin BoardPlace your for sale items for free.Contact: Sherry • 317.769.4106 • [email protected]: If Your Item Sells, please contact Sherry ASAP!

For Sale:Set of loud mufflers and stock seat off a 2003 RoadKing; brand new H-D battery still in box with war-ranty; Set of early leather saddlebags. Make offer.Contact Marco 710.9998

For Sale:“LOAD-ALL” Multi-Purpose Loading System witha “Condor Wheel Chock”. I use mine for my 02Dyna. Fits in my 2005 Silverado 1500 extended cab.Go on-line to see more details at www.loadall.com.Asking $1900.00 or OBO. 317-501-3105.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME!!!Low mileage and excellent care!It is time for me to part with some of my plants asthey are taking over the house. I have a variety ofsizes from 6” pots to 7’ – 10’ trees. Some are largeand best suited for large spaces in a home, business,or church. Nearly all are common tropical varietiesand none are hardy above zone 8 or 9; these are in-door plants. I have had most of these plants for atleast 5 years and some for 25 years. Call Ken if youare interested, 317-877-2195 or [email protected]• Schefflera (Schefflera actinophylla) – med. and large• Tree Philodendron or Split-leaf Philodendron (Philo selloum) – large 6’x6’

• Aloe vera - large, medium, and small• Norfolk Island Pines (Araucaria heterophylla) – 5’, 6’, and 7’ tall

• Spider Plants (Chlorophytum comosum)• Hawaiian Ti Plant (Cordyline fruticosa) – 6’• Bridal Veil (Tripogandra multiflora) – hanging basket• Fiddle Leaf Fig (ficus lyrata) – 4’ and 7’

For Sale:2007 FLSTF Fatboy – 96 CI, 6-speed, shotgun pipes,sissybar and pad, Stage 1 kit, detachable windshield,custom grips and floorboards, 800 miles, may parttrade??? $23,000 invested, asking $18,200. ContactMarco 710.9998

T-CLOCS ITEM WHAT TO CHECK WHAT TO LOOK FOR CHECK-OFF

T-TIRES & WHEELSTires Condition Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly seated, bulges, embedded objects. Front Rear

Air Pressure Check when cold, adjust to load. Front Rear

Wheels Spokes Bent, broken, missing, tension, check at top of wheel: “ring” = OK — “thud” = loose spoke Front Rear

Cast Cracks, dents. Front Rear

Rims Out of round/true = 5mm. Spin wheel, index against stationary pointer. Front Rear

Bearings Grab top and bottom of tire and �ex: No freeplay (click) between hub and axle, no growl when spinning. Front Rear

Seals Cracked, cut or torn, excessive grease on outside, reddish-brown around outside. Front Rear

Brakes Function Each brake alone keeps bike from rolling. Front Rear

C-CONTROLSLevers and Pedal Condition Broken, bent, cracked, mounts tight, ball ends on handlebar levers, proper adjustment.

Pivots Lubricated.

Cables Condition Fraying, kinks, lubrication: ends and interior.

Routing No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire supports in place.

Hoses Condition Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, cha�ng, deterioration.

Routing No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, hose supports in place.

Throttle Operation Moves freely, snaps closed, no revving when handlebars are turned.

L-LIGHTSBattery Condition Terminals; clean and tight, electrolyte level, held down securely.

Vent Tube Not kinked, routed properly, not plugged.

Headlamp Condition Cracks, re�ector, mounting and adjustment system.

Aim Height and right/left.

Operation Hi beam/low beam operation.

Tail lamp/brake lamp

Condition Cracks, clean and tight.

Operation Activates upon front brake/rear brake application.

Turn signals Operation Flashes correctly. Front left Front right

Rear left Rear right

Mirrors Condition Cracks, clean, tight mounts and swivel joints.

Aim Adjust when seated on bike.

Lenses & Reflectors Condition Cracked, broken, securely mounted, excessive condensation.

Wiring Condition Fraying, cha�ng, insulation.

Routing Pinched, no interference or pulling at steering head or suspension, wire looms and ties in place, connectors tight, clean.

O-OILLevels Engine Oil Check warm on center stand on level ground, dipstick, sight glass.

Hypoid Gear Oil, Shaft Drive

Transmission, rear drive, shaft.

Hydraulic Fluid Brakes, clutch, reservoir or sight glass.

Coolant Reservoir and/or coolant recovery tank — check only when cool.

Fuel Tank or gauge.

Leaks Engine Oil Gaskets, housings, seals.

Hypoid Gear Oil, Shaft Drive

Gaskets, seals, breathers.

Hydraulic Fluid Hoses, master cylinders, calipers.

Coolant Radiator, hoses, tanks, �ttings, pipes.

Fuel Lines, fuel valve, carbs.

C-CHASSISFrame Condition Cracks at gussets, accessory mounts, look for paint lifting.

Steering-Head Bear-ings

No detent or tight spots through full travel, raise front wheel, check for play by pulling/pushing forks.

Swingarm Bushings/Bearings

Raise rear wheel, check for play by pushing/pulling swingarm.

Suspension Front Forks Smooth travel, equal air pressure/damping, anti-dive settings. Left Right

Rear Shock(s) Smooth travel, equal pre-load/air pressure/damping settings, linkage moves freely and is lubricated. Left Right

Chain or Belt Tension Check at tightest point.

Lubrication Side plates when hot. Note: do not lubricate belts.

Sprockets Teeth not hooked, securely mounted

Fasteners Threaded Tight, missing bolts, nuts.

Clips Broken, missing.

Cotter Pins Broken, missing.

S-STANDSCenter stand Condition Cracks, bent.

Retention Springs in place, tension to hold position.

Side stand Condition Cracks, bent (safety cut-out switch or pad equipped).

Retention Springs in place, tension to hold position.

T-CLOCSSM Inspection Checklist

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