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Hello Everyone,
Well Mother Nature has sure made it a short riding season for us. Usually we are able to get a couple of good rides in during the Fall, but not this year. Hopefully everyone has been in the process of pre-
paring their bike for storage or will be doing that soon. The Townsend's will be hosting the Chapter Pizza Party on Saturday, November 9th at 6:00
p.m. Please let them know that you are planning on attending as they will be calling in the Pizza Or-der. Please bring your own beverage and finger food if you wish. We will be playing games during the evening. So if you want to get out of the house and you enjoying laughing and getting together
with friends, please join us. At our November Social we will be collecting food for the Food Pantry, so please bring anything you can. Also, the November Social will be your last opportunity to let us know if you plan on attending
the Tri-Chapter Christmas Party. I will be turning in our numbers for the party right after our So-cial. If you are coming to the party, please bring a dessert or appetizer if you can. A sign up sheet will
be available at our Social. And don't forget to bring items for the White Elephant auction to the par-ty. Remember if you let us know that you will be attending the Christmas Party, the Chapter will pay
for your meal ticket. A quick reminder, there will be no Chapter Social in December, as everyone has so much going on during the Holidays. Our monthly Chapter Socials will continue in January. This is also the time when the Chapter is asking you if you would be interested in becoming a member of the Chapter
Staff. If you think you would be interested in a position please let me know. A position on the Staff does not involve a lot of hard work. The Staff gets together once a month to share thoughts and ideas for possible upcoming events during the few months. You may get asked to make an occasional an-
nouncement at the Chapter Socials. It really is pretty painless. For those of you who had attended the Region E Reunion Ride in La Crosse, WI, this past August, you should have received a recent email from Don and Cheri Walloch regarding the newly formed Wing-ers Reunion. For those of you who did not attend this event, this may be something you might also be interested in. This is not a GWRRA event. It is simply a group of motorcycle riders who enjoy get-
ting together once a year for some great riding opportunities. Wingers Reunion will take place in Han-nibal, Missouri, from August 13-16, 2020. It is open to all motorcycles. It will be held at the Quality
Inn in Hannibal. We will have their flyer available at the November Social, but you can also visit their website, https://www.wingersreunion.weebly.com; to get the information you need.
Now for a little humor:
"An elderly farmer had an old bull that lost its usual desire and no longer went near the cows. The farmer called the vet, who prescribed a pill to stimulate the bull's interest. A few weeks later, the
farmer ran into a friend, who asked, "How's that bull ?" "Great!" said the farmer. "The bull is back to his former frisky self." "That's fantastic. What miracle drug did the vet prescribe?" "I don't
know," said the farmer. "But it tastes like licorice."
"A plumber fixes a leak in a doctor's house, then bills him for $1,000. "This is ridiculous!" the doctor says. "I don't even charge that much." The plumber says, "Neither did I when I was a doctor."
Chapter Director
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
Lynn Murray - Sr. Chapter Director Lauren Enzinger - Asst. Chapter Director November 2019
ILLINOIS CHAPTER C-2
Illinois District Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge
Stateline Wingers
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Our October Social was held on October 17th. As part of our social we celebrated our Chapter's 30th Anniversary. Photo albums and other Chapter items from 1989 were laid out for viewing and after dinner cake was served. Our Chapter Director, Lynn Murray, welcomed everyone to the social. Chapter L had 6 of their mem-bers present and Chapter G had 8. Lynn then introduced his staff and announced birthdays and anni-versaries for the month. Lynn thanked Loren and Dawn Enzinger for participating with us in our final Highway Cleanup for 2019. He discussed other prior Chapter events and then shared with the group information regarding our trip to Hawaii. Since our Ride Coordinator was not present, Lynn announced the following upcoming events: 10-20-19 Fall Color Ride to Breitbach's, weather permitting 10-22-19 Chapter L's October Social 10-25-19 The October Friday Night Dinner Ride to Rafters 11-9-19 GWRRA Northern Ops Meeting, 10AM 11-9-19 November Saturday Night Dinner Ride - Pizza Party at the Townsends 11-13-19 Chapter G's November Social 11-21-19 Our November Chapter Social, (Please bring canned goods for food pantry.) 11-22-19 November Friday Night Dinner Ride to The Buggy Works 12-14-19 Tri-Chapter Christmas Party 12-31-19 New Years Eve Dinner at The Buggy Works Mary Adams of Chapter G announced their upcoming events: Spaghetti Dinner Chili Night at Bob and Mary's Motorcycle Training at CGH Hospital in Sterling Danny Foltz of Chapter L, explained how the White Elephant Auction will work at the Christmas Par-ty. He encouraged everyone to bring as many garage sale type items for the auction as they want. Special Announcement: I announced that as part of our 30th Anniversary celebration, the Chapter would be picking up the cost of the meal tickets for any of our Chapter members who are planning on attending the Tri-Chapter Christmas Party. Members need to let Lynn know if they plan on attending after this meeting or at our November Social. If you want to attend the Christmas Party, but will not be at the November Social, please call Lynn to have him reserve your meal tickets. Nancy Albertson's GWRRA number was drawn, but she was not present to win, so the pot increases to $15.00 next month. Our 50/50 winners were: Mitch Piech, Lynn Kurtz, Dawn Enzinger and Lynn Murray. Thank you all for attending and making our 30th Anniversary party special.
Chapter Meeting by Pam Murray
Planned Chapter Events: Regional &National Info:
Leave times from the Lincoln Mall on West Galena, Freeport. Please join us and travel in vehicles that suit the weather.
GWRRA National www.gwrra.org or contact GWRRA, 21423 N. 11th. Ave. Phoenix, AZ. 85027 (800-843-9460) Wing Ding 2020 June 30 – Aug 1, Springfield, MO Illinois District GWRRA www.gwrra-ildistrict.com Summer Rally, July 30-August 1, Rock Falls, IL
Illinois Chapter C-2, 3rd Thursdays 7pm, Route 20 Bar and Grill
Please contact Pam Murray for Meal ride reservations (See back page)
9th Chapter G meets at Pizza Ranch 3900 East Lin-colnway Sterling. Social at 7pm. 12th C2 Saturday Nite out, Red’s Supper Club be-tween Darlington and Cuba City, 5:30 17th Chapter C2 meets at Route 20 Bar & Grill, 2051 AYP Rd. Freeport, Ill. Social at 7pm. 22nd Chapter L meets at The Machine Shed in Rockford. Social at 7pm 27th C2 Friday Night out, The Rafters, Lena, 5:30pm
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Stuck Signal Lights, Sensible Approaches By Cash Anthony
A group of experienced tour riders I know started a rider safety conversation recently about sensi-ble ways to handle a ‘red light stuck situation’. While automobile drivers usually have little reason to notice signal light sensors and how they work, the information that was shared may be quite interesting to motorcycles. I can’t say that the information is ‘gospel’, but it sounded pretty accurate to me. First, there are two types of signal lights: timed traffic signals (signals that follow a sequence based solely on time) and actuated signals (signals that alter their sequence based on demand). Actuat-ed signals are activated by vehicle sensors. Several types of vehicle detectors are in use today in the U.S. These include 1)videocameras that detect movement; 2)radar units that detect movement; 3)sonar units that detect distance to an object; 4)magnetic sensors that detect changes in the earth’s magnetic field caused by moving metal; and 5)loop detectors. Video cameras, radar, sonar, and laser detectors are being used for various kinds of traf-fic control; some are already installed on the Houston freeways and on toll roads. Especially at rural intersections with fitful traffic patterns, signal lights may be video controlled. In most cities and states, however, loop detectors are used. A loop detector is the most popular device used to govern traffic signals, probably accounting for more than 90% of the detectors in use in the U.S. these work just like a metal detector. Typically, three or four turns of wire are placed in or below the pavement in a 6’x6’ loop. Multiple loops may be in-stalled to extend the detector’s coverage area. Some riders who are faced with a ‘stuck’ may think that a Gold Wing or other motorcycle isn’t ‘heavy enough’ to trip the sensor. Clearly this does not happen at all intersections, but most riders know of one or two where the lights regularly fail to change when they pull up on their bike, but change for a car. Does weight make a difference? Because the sensor is basically a metal detector, a vehicle’s weight doesn’t really affect it. It reacts to only the presence of metal (or an electromagnetic field). Most of these loop sensors merely serve as an antenna known as a whetstone bridge. When a certain mass of iron interferes with the balance of the circuit, the circuit reacts. If the electrical value of the antenna/bridge changes in any way, the voltage will be changed, triggering a relay to switch the lights. These sensors detect large masses of metal, and a touring bike surely qualifies. A sensor may be out of adjustment, however. The sensitivity of a loop detector varies due to a number of parameters. It is affected by its front panel sensitivity setting, the number of turns of wire in the loop, the number of loops that are connected to one detector unit (the electronics of the device is called a detector amplifier), and the length of wire connecting the loop(s) to its detector unit. Additionally, a loop can be incorrectly installed right next to a concrete rebar, which tends to overwhelm any signal coming from vehicles above.it is also possible to put a loop too far below the surface of the pavement. While you are sitting there ‘stuck at the light’ , one additional thing to remember is that the traffic signal may forget that you’re there. In the case of motion detectors, the device’s memory must be turned on. (Also note that it does no good to roll up slowly to an intersection that employs a motion detector.) but with loop detectors, because they detect presence, memory is often turned off. Turning it off prevents the signal from constantly changing for vehicles that have made a right-turn-on-red. How-ever, if your bike goes beyond the detection zone, the device will forget you, and you’ll sit and sit. There are some tips that may help you outwit these witless devices. First, start noticing where they are. Traffic intersections are often grooved so detector loops can be buried. If the contractor installs the loop after paving, you may see saw cracks from loop installation. If you cannot see the loop, you can assume that it is centered in the lane and behind the stop line. Pass your motorcycle directly over the lines marking the perimeter of the sensor. You may even roll back a couple of feet to help the sensor "see" the bike. Depending on where other traffic is stopped or moving nearby, this may or may not be possible. After sitting through one cycle of the lights, some people put their side stand (or center stand) down -- the idea being that having actual metal touch the road helps. If you know you must cross a dangerous intersection where this problem often exists and you have not been able to get it fixed by your local officials, consider changing your route or going around an extra block to avoid the intersec-tion.
EDUCATION & SAFETY CORNER
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALL RIDE INFORMATION
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All Rides Leave From The Lincoln Mall East End Of Parking Lot
1211 West Galena Ave. Freeport, Illinois
Chapter C-2 Social Rte 20 Bar & Grill. 2051 N. AYP Rd.
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Leave times are from the Lincoln Mall unless otherwise stated. 9th C2 Saturday Night, Pizza Party at Townsend’s, 6:00, (bring drink and finger food if you desire) 13th Chapter G meets at Pizza Ranch 3900 East Lincolnway Sterling. Social at 7pm 21st Chapter C2 meets at Route 20 Bar & Grill, 2051 AYP Rd. Free-port, Ill. Social at 7pm 22nd C2 Friday Night out, Buggy Works, Monroe, 5:30pm 26th Chapter L meets at The Machine Shed in Rockford. Social at 7pm 28th Happy Thanksgiving
6th Marsha and Gary Wilhelms 29th Donna and Dale Andrews
4th Vicki Bons 16th Dale Andrews
November 2019
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALL RIDE INFORMATION
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All Rides Leave From The Lincoln Mall East End Of Parking Lot
1211 West Galena Ave. Freeport, Illinois
Leave times are from the Lincoln Mall unless otherwise stated.
Tri-Chapter Christmas
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Eagles Club Rockford
Tickets must be purchased by November Social. Contact Lynn or Pam Murray
815-235-3538 [email protected]
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7th Marsha Wilhelms 13th Diane Randecker 7th Laverne Michael
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CHAPTER C-2 MONTHLY MEETINGS Route 20 Bar & Grill, 2051 N. AYP Rd. Freeport, IL.
3rd Thursday - Dinner 6:00PM News 7:00PM
CHAPTER DIRECTOR
Lynn Murray 2074 Blumendahl Rd.
Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-3538
ASST. CHAPTER DIRECTOR
Dawn and
Lauren Enzinger
Cedarville, IL
CHAPTER TREASURER
Lauren Enzinger Cedarville, IL 815 541-2001
NEWSLETTER
RIDE COORDINATOR
SPONSOR COORDINATOR
Pam Murray 2074 Blumendahl Rd.
Freeport, IL 61032 815 275-8745
CORRESPONDENCE / SUNSHINE
Ginnie Townsend 2061 Cherokee Ct. Freeport, IL 61032
815-238-5898 [email protected]
PUBLIC RELATIONS Ginnie Townsend 2061 Cherokee Ct. Freeport, IL 61032
815-238-5898
Greg Townsend 2061 Cherokee Ct Freeport, IL 61032
815-563-4588 [email protected]
Greg Townsend 2061 Cherokee Ct. Freeport, IL 61032
815-563-4588 [email protected]
