SoCal Cruisers Summer Party

Get ready for it! August 17 will be a bar-b-q and SoCal Cruisers Summer party with an invitation out to the Wanderers to join in.

Welcome New Members

Hello my name is Rebecca Hall. I have always wanted a motorcycle. In High school my father took me to the dealer and said "Pick one out" only to find out that I am too short to touch the ground. So I had to wait. Four years ago I became single again. So I got a bike. My family is not happy, but I sure am! I have been riding for 1 1/2 years now. I have yet to drop my bike. I am on my second bike, a Yamaha Virago 1100. My job gives me the freedom to ride during the day, not just on weekends. I have ridden over 7000 miles in the last five months. I grew up in the El Cajon area. I moved to Alaska when I was twenty-five. I lived in Cordova for four years. Then moved back down to San Diego to take care of my Grandparents. My Grandfather was Frank the Trainman.

Welcome to the Wanderers. Herb Butler rides a Honda Shadow and Gee Salzweger rides a Suzuki Marauder, and the couple also belongs to our sister club the SoCal Cruisers. Excellent choices.
We have our website to thank for Jerry Zimmerman (Pop-Pop). Welcome to the Wanderers. He rides a 2001 Nomad and belongs to VROC, LAVROC, and the SoCal Vulcans. Sounds like he's not hurting for people to ride with. Jerry lives in Encino, kinda a long way away

We have John Q to thank for Jim Cannon's membership. Welcome to the Wanderers. He rides a 2002 Nomad. Nice bike. We have several of those in the club now.

We have a new member, Kat Malasky. Some of you may have already met her. Kat resides in La Jolla (pronounced La Hoiya) and rides a 2002 V-Star Custom 650. Kat likes all sorts of rides including limited overnighters.

Meeting Material

We have Dick (Grumpy) Useted to thank for some future meeting material. He recently saw an advertisement for a Motorcycle Safety Foundation video on group riding. He had it sent to my address knowing he'd be out of town when it arrived. Well, I've just watched it and it's......interesting! There are a few subtle differences between instructions in the video and the way we commonly do things but generally it's a great reminder. A handbook comes with the video adding some tips we don't commonly used. Did you know there's a hand signal for "I've really gotta pee?" There's another for reminding someone behind you their blinker is still on another for a "refreshment stop" and another for "you have your high beam on and it's blinding me idiot!"
Maybe we can show the video (15 minutes) at a meeting and I'll see what I can do about copying the handbook.
Cheers
JQ

Keep Riding Responsibly
From Scott Helstrom
The minority that causes the most problems ends up in the media the most often. I.E. the sports bikers tearing up the mountains recklessly endangering themselves and the others on the road, The 1%ers who carry at all times and have incredibly itchy trigger fingers and the like. We have often discussed the ramifications of these circumstances and what we can do to circumvent that negative image and help improve the general public's view of Motorcycle enthusiasts. Its also often discussed at Abate meetings. (next meeting is Sunday). The bottom line, All we can really do is keep riding responsibly and doing charity runs like the Blue Knights, Like the Toy Run, like the disabled Veterans ride. It is our responsibility as sensible, responsible riders to help show the public that we are NOT all a bunch of beer swilling, gun toting, riot inciting, scumbag, morons that the media would make us out to be.

The Blue Knights Ride
From John Q.
When does a planned 66.5 mile ride become a 101.8 mile ride? When the Wanderers are handed a piece of paper with a planned route on it!
Half a dozen or so of us were gathered at Denny's, Kearny Mesa for breakfast when the call came. "Is anyone here named...etc. etc." asked the waitress? "Yep, that's me" said I, good old etc., thinking since my kid had been left at home to set off bug bombs in every room of the house the place had probably exploded or something. Nope, it was worse. Ron Growel, ride captain for the day was on the other end of the phone and was running a little late. Something about a failed alarm clock. We waited until the planned 7:45 takeoff and the gathered Wanderers, Kent Saxton, Greg & Seanna Huber, Bill Edwards, Kat Malasky, Joe Miller (Cicci slept in) and I made the five mile run over to Cycle Parts West to register and pick up another of the Knights awesome ride pins. The half dozen or so of us were joined there by Ron and Lorn, Mike Calderone & Linda, Rod & Rose Fleming, Rob & Maureen Matias, Larry & Pat Sammarco and possibly several other Wanderers. I sort of lost track, sorry gang. At 9:15 Ron hosted a ride meeting attended by Wanderers, So Cal Cruisers who'd ridden all the way down from the L.A. area, several Southern Cruisers and several folks we'd never seen before. Did I say several?
When we left CPW we were 32 bikes strong! 32, all in a row, all running an impossibly beautiful formation out the 805 to the 94 where took our first little detour. Lyons Valley Beckoned so we sort of took the long way to Otay Lakes Rd.
The Knights serve coffee and doughnuts at their start point and we all know what that means....it's why we made our second detour off Otay Lakes and down to the boat launching area where almost everyone availed themselves of the facilities and photo shoots.
Has anyone ever counted the number of traffic signals on Telegraph Canyon Road? Well, for 30+ bikes there are way too many and the number seems to be growing daily. It was a fight getting through that section but other traffic cooperated fairly well with us. The route was supposed to take us down to the border (Dairy Mart Rd) but Ron made an executive decision to hop onto the 805 for a short distance instead, ducking another dozen or so traffic lights. Through Imperial Beach, up the
Strand, across the bridge 31 motorcycles roared (we had lost one to another appointment) and in my helmet speakers the
1812 Overture roared, cannons blazing!! It seemed appropriate. From the bridge to the 805 again but the other direction to
the 94 and off at Home Avenue to land at the S.D.P.D shooting range for the annual spaghetti feast and door prize extravaganza. I saw Rod walking away with a new insulated coffee mug (now he doesn't have to wash any of the old ones) and Rose with some sort of cheesecake calendar. (ok, it was a dozen nature shots but she was wishing it was "Firefighter Hunks")...
Thanks much to Ron for leading a U-turn free ride, to Greg Huber and Rob Matias for relaying radio information between Ron and myself. The group was so large and the roads so twisty I only saw the front of our procession a couple of times the whole day and we stretched out over a half a mile at times.
Also thanks to the other clubs and individuals who have apparently heard of the Wanderers (our reputation precedes us) and eagerly join us when they can. Between us we did a lot for "The Center for Child Protection" at "Children's Hospital" in San Diego. Who knows, maybe we even helped save a life.
John Q. Etc.

Thank You for your support!
On behalf of the Blue Knight's CA VI, I would like to thank you and the rest of the Wanderers for participating in our ride this year.
We will send you a personal invite for our next one when we get the details worked out.
If you folks are planning any rides, etc., let us know and we will try to reciprocate the support you've given us.
Thanks again
Kirk D. Hempel
BK CA VI, Treasurer
2002 Ride Chairman

Ride for Kids
From Rose Fleming
On this gorgeous early summer day, a large group of people came together to pay homage to the road, and collect mucho dinero for disadvantaged and abused children. This group of people is called the Southern Cruisers.
Along came a group of other people, called the Wanderers, who also wanted to pay homage and give up their hard-earned bucks to a worthy cause. So, after much coffee-drinking, donut-eating and general gab, the Wanderers took themselves to the other end of the parking lot to get assembled for a ride and to collect "cards" along the way in hopes of regaining some of those hard-earned bucks, and then turn around and give them back! (Go figure!) One Wanderer decided to demonstrate the great recovery maneuver called "putting the bike back upright, while appearing to have laid it over on purpose."
Fortunately, neither bike nor rider was scratched in this demonstration. All the Wanderers jumped off their various bikes to applaud and give this rider special recognition for having undertaken this lesson.
The Wanderers thus began the long trek northward toward the first stop on their journey. The leader decided that another demonstration needed to be given in directional guidance. Being the leader, and placing his trust in his navigator (who, it later turned out, had the map upside down) he turned right and immediately left on Pomerado road. The navigator, tapped him gently on the helmet and said, "Darling, no one is following you!" or words to that effect, anyway.
Once the leader caught up with his pack, which had wisely nodded to each other and turned the correct way, the ride was on! Over hill and over dale, the intrepid Wanderers rode. Out Pomerado to Scripps Parkway to 67 to Highland Valley to Bandy Canyon to Ramona and the first stop Ramona Cycle. Here the Wanderers replenished their liquids, drew cards out of a bag, which were duly recorded on their little yellow papers by official Southern Cruisers, and replaced in the little bag to be drawn out again (a curious ritual) by other riders. By this time it was getting hot!
Off the Wanderers rode, neatly lined up two-by-two, out Hwy 78, to Santa Ysabel to 79 to Mesa Grande. At this point, the Wanderers sent one group on out 79 to reconnoiter the terrain past the Santa Ysabel Indian Reservation preparatory to returning that same route. The second group then turned onto Mesa Grande, and, determined to master the twisties, persevered to the end. (The end being at the infamous Hideout Saloon.) The advance group had already arrived and had staked out some nice shade trees for our imminent arrival----a very important task. They also reported that the route back down 79 appeared to be navigable and relatively free from bandits and cagers. Once again, the Wanderers participated in the Southern Cruiser card ritual, and rehydrated themselves. Then, curiously, these Wanderers again mounted their steeds and took off for the third leg of their journey. Once again, the advance group was scouting the route ahead, and took off back toward Ramona, only this time, taking the Old Julian Highway to their destination---Ramona! Wait a minute, weren't we just here? Oh yes. Different dealership.
It was at this point that the two groups, which had been doing so well together, diverged. Due to one of the bikes belching (or maybe farting) a small black cloud, the second group was delayed at the Ramona Indian Dealership for a few minutes longer than expected. Did I mention it was hot? It was! Did I also mention that several stomachs were protesting this delay? They were! So, being unable to find the source of the mysterious cloud, or even being able to observe it up close and personal, it was decided that the bike would be given small sips of a black oily substance, and that we would continue to the end of our journey. Oh yes! The ritual was repeated even here, and I could NOT determine what the significance of a two, four, King and ten was. I figured it had to have something to do with being fed.
The intrepid leader made the correct turn to the right out of the dealership parking lot and continued on to the destination, a Saloon called O'Harley's. I suspect this name is a play on words having something to do with motorcycles, but I could be wrong. (Hey! It happens!) Sure enough! Upon our arrival at O'Harley's, we once again discovered our ever-thoughtful first group of Wanderers. Not only was there food to placate our hungry stomachs, but also there was shade! And liquids! And vendors! And music! And Prizes for everyone! Well, almost everyone other than us it seems. The kids got lots of money; the Southern Cruisers got lots of praise for a job well done. O'Harley's got lots of "Thank you's" for hosting. The Wanderers, at last, got to sit down in the shade, cool off, and congratulate each other on a journey completed. All things considered, it was a good day! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
"Wrong-way" Rose

Hey Wanderers, we did good!
The Southern Cruisers have counted all the receipts, paid all the bills and the numbers are in.
Last weeks Ride 4 Kids raised $5,940.29. The Cruisers kicked in $59.71 from their club checkbook to send a $6000 check to The Center for Missing & Exploited Kids ( http://www.missingkids.com/ ) We helped a bunch with T-shirt purchases, visits to the massage lady and purchases from other vendors.
Oh yeh, 254 registered riders and no, it didn't make the 5:00 news.
Cheers
JQ

Sedona Trip
From the Caldarones
Hi we made it, it was a little wild on the way home but a great trip. for those of you interested
Route:
I8 to Old Hwy 80 - back to I8 to I95 at Yuma - I95 to I10 at Quartzite, Az, about 10 mi on I10 then Hwy 60 to Highway 71 at Aguila, Highway 71 becomes Hwy 89, take Hwy 89A out of Prescot into Jerome, 405 miles - continue on Hwy 89A to Sedona, about 28 miles. We rode 1000 miles total on the trip.
Jerome, AZ - Jerome sits on the side of a mountain 5200 ft elevation. Population, 670 - It has a magnificent view of Verde Valley. Its inhabited mostly by artisans, left over hippies, bikers and business owners that cater to the bikers and tourists. There is a local tavern there called the Spirit room which draws hordes of bikers on Sunday afternoons. This is an old mining town. We stayed at the Grand Jerome Hotel, a hospital built in 1927 converted to a hotel, sits way atop the mountain with a long common balcony overlooking everything. We toured an old mining camp
(King Mining) now owned by a guy named Don Robertson. He looks kind of like Gabby Hayes (for those of you who don't know what he looks like ask your parents) anyway, you can tour the place unguided for a few bucks. Don had to show me his new Indian Chief though. For you gear heads this is the place to go. He has over 150 old trucks, bikes and tractors, all in running condition. He had a 1902 studebaker, a 1927 Corbet truck, even some old 18 wheeler tankers. The original dentist office for the miners was there with all its tools. It kind of looked like Rods tool kit.
Sedona - If you like post card picture views 24hrs a day this place is it. Red Rock mountains 360 degrees. We stayed in old Sedona at a cabin like place with a full kitchen. We took in 2 state parks. The Coconino (sp) is on Oak creek Canyon towards Flagstaff, fabulous ride. We rode into Flagstaff and toured their historic district. We also toured Red Rock State park with a great view. To get a better perspective on the area we also went Hot Air balooning (please, no lawyer jokes) - Linda is not exactly enamored with heights but she did it. Sedona also has terrific western art, American Indian rugs and jewelry. It is expensive. The weather was perfect in Sedona, about 85 everday.
We went back to Jerome and spent our last nite there and left 6AM Wed. The ride home got more adventurous. Somewhere around Prescott we saw a herd of antelope in a big field. It was nice scenery and I was cruising along a two-lane highway at about 65mph, both sides of the road were fenced off by barbed wire so I wasn't concerned about the antelope, mistake. About 5 seconds later I see one running full speed parallel with bike and turning his head back looking at me, I hit the throttle moved into the other lane and got by him. That was prologue of things to come.
Not long after we that we spotted this big bird munching on breakfast in the middle of the road (Vulture). Whatever he was eating, he didn't want to give it up even with me bearing down on him at 65, not to the last split second when I got to pick feathers out of my mustache.
We took a slightly different route home, hoping to avoid some real desolate desert spots (not possible) and took I10 west to Hwy 78 at Blythe. It was 104 midday. We passed a pit stop at Glammins and I went to make a U-turn onto the shoulder except the sand was softer and deeper than I thought, down we went and deep. Linda and I were able to get the bike up and after rocking it for awhile was able to get it out of the sand, so much for dirt biking. We came back up thru Brawly and Banner grade thru Julian, home at 5:30 PM - You just haven't seen America until you have seen it on a bike, nothing you all don't know.
Mike and Linda

One More Ride In Paradise!
From Kent Saxton
And a ride in Paradise it was...
I got there (Packards) about 10:05? and was figuring on playing 'catch up'. But there is Bill E. (in a bright new B colored jacket) and Jim S. sipping latte'. Hmmm. There are several 'bikes' in the lot, amongst them a cool Valkrye. Hmmmmm. Guess it's coffee time.
It was really 'show time' with a grandstand view (probably watched 150 machines pass by) in various groups. Such a nice day and we're in no real hurry. Mike C. checked in and said "Go ahead, I'll catch you later." We're in no real hurry... Soon Don and Bobbie P. pull in on a shakedown cruise. We talked a bit and they decided to get breakfast? next door. About that time Mark and ?(oops CRS again} swing in for a cup and left. Maybe Scott & Kat and anyone else from the coast will show up? They talked about a Julian-Hideout run.
It's getting warm. The troops are getting restless. It's almost 11:30. I think Jim was first to walk over to the scoot and reach for gear. Bill and I were not far behind. We decided to check out Sunrise Hwy and have lunch at Majors. Oh yes, better leave Mike a note so he don't end up waiting for us at the Hideout. Done. Jackets on, helmets on, gloves on, engine started warming up, and Kat, Scott and Rebecca wheel in. They grab a quick stretch and some water and decide to go to Julian with us. I didn't hear the conversation.
Bill leads out with Jim, Scott, Rebecca, Kat and me in tow. Off the main street and to Old Julian Hwy to get out of traffic. There was a bunch of cagers out today too and a liesurely pace to Julian it was. Entering town everyone pulled over so I pulled by slowly and made a right at the stop sign. In seconds,Jim Passed by and Bill was on my left side and Rebecca not far behind. Sunrise Highway here we come.
A family van full of kids kept us well under the speed limit for several miles. When we broke clear and turned on the Sunrise there was no one in front for as far as the eye could see. It was good to cruise a bit even with sime side wind.
Smooth cruisin' Jim brought us into Majors for lunch. Great ride! We sat out on the porch in the shade and hadn't even seen the waitress when Mike pulled in. That's cool. I like it when things 'work'.
Maybe when we were asked "What would you like to drink?" and Rebecca opted for a milkshake (no not a malt, a shake) and we commented that this seemed to generate some confusion with our waitress... Was this a clue? Anyway about the time Mike went to see if we had been abandond by the establishment the food appeared. Oh well.
Mike and Rebecca went to visit Blackjack, Bill went home to begin mental preparation for 'end-of-vacation - back-to-work', and Jim's suggestion of Engineers Road sounded great.
I couldn't believe it. No traffic on 79 northbound. Alright Jim. Well no cars until just before the Ranger Station where we came up on 'Ranger Rick's pickup' following a string of cars. But that's only a short distance from Cuymaca and then the no-stop turn into the road without a center stripe. And there is no traffic. Yahoo!
Jim THANK YOU for a smooth cruise back to Hwy 67 (90 degrees in Ramona),Highland Valley Road, and home by 4:pm. Enjoyed the ride.
~k ;-}

Jim's Restaurant Ride
What a great day! Jim and Evelyn Hotz led their first Wanderers ride (always a nervous day) learning, as so many of us have that it isn't all that hard, nobody gets ruffled over U-turns (not that we made any ya understand) and if they do? Feed Them!
We traveled the easy highways from Ramona up the 67 to the 76 enjoying the company of Michael and Darlene MacDonell who were on their first official Wanderers ride. We stopped for a quick break at Sunshine Summit (general store and potty stop) just past the glider port in Warner Springs. As we milled about a distinctive sound filled the parking lot....It was a Yamaha Venture and aboard was Rod Fleming! It seems when his bike was serviced last week the South Bay Motorsport minions (yes, the same folks who managed to mount one turn signal brow upside down, the other right side up on his new lightbar) had disconnected his battery and then neglected to reset his bike clock afterward. He had been out for an early ride figuring he had plenty of time to goof around before meeting one group at Grossmont center. He arrived a half hour after we'd left. Someway or another (details deleted to protect the guilty) he managed to arrive at Sunshine Summit only five minutes after we'd parked bringing the total number of bikes on this ride to 14.
From Sunshine it was just another 30 miles or so to Temecula and Chuy's Mesquite Broiler Restaurant. Mmmmm good chicken, shrimp and even hamburgers. Larry and Pat Sammarco met us there. It turns out you could nearly throw a rock through their front window from the restaurant.
Some of our number had other things to do, places to be, people to see so split off after lunch hitting the I-15, others were planning their own excursions. Had the day ended right there we would have had about 90 miles. That hardly seemed enough so seven bikes continued to enjoy all those great north county backroads like Lilac, Lake Wohlford, Old Castle (beautiful!) Woods Valley, Old 395 and more as we targeted Bates Nut Farm. A half hour spent under the trees and enjoying the cool grass there (sharing burnt peanuts, almonds and other tasty snacks whilst Jim and Evelyn fed the critters) was very enjoyable and a ride idea or two may have come from it but we'd been on the road awhile and home beckoned.
We enjoyed a few more of the less traveled roads headed to Escondido and finally the I-15 home from North County Faire.
By the way, our friend Dick Useted turned 30 on this ride....30 thousand miles that is, on his one year old Nomad! Anyone needing ride tips? See Grumpy he's seen it, done it and can definitely teach many of us to be better riders.
Thanks heaps to Jim and Evelyn for suggesting the day and leading it. We should have some photos posted on the website soon.
Cheers
John Q.

Jim's thanks… and next task
From Jim Hotz
Many thanks to John Q for riding "Sweeper" duty, and to "IB" Grumpy for providing radio relay and navigation in Fallbrook and Vally Center. You guys were great teachers. Mostly, I'd like to encourage others in the club to "just do it", and lead their own ride! There's nothing quite like the thrill of seeing the open road stretch out ahead of you, while seeing a line of bikes behind you so long, they disappear from sight (Hmm, sounds a bit like my '68 Peugeot going up a long, steep hill - but that's a different situation). As John mentioned, it really isn't that difficult, and Ron has provided written
guidelines on the club Web site. When you decide to lead a ride, YOU get to choose the destination, route, rest stops, pace, eatery, etc. And you can share some of your favorite rides with others who might never get a chance to experience them otherwise. Some good ride ideas came out of the informal chats yesterday (night rides, skill building exercises, etc.) and I'm sure you have one or two of your own that the rest of us could benefit from. So, don't be shy! Write up a description of YOUR favorite ride - see the "future rides" area of the site for examples - and submit your description to the "ride suggestions" section of the site, and be a ride captain for a day!
P.S. I think the club is also looking for more "sweepers" - haven't tried it yet, but that's next on my list.

Run to Chapparal with the SoCal Cruisers
From Dave Everett
Ray Lucero has agreed to lead the run from Tom's to Chaparal on July 13th. Rather than just run up the 15 to 91, we were thinking about doingCajalco road past Lake Mathews thence 215 to Chapparal. Ray may even come up with a more interesting alternative.
We will check on times and other preferences with Bill Edwards. I assume the Wanderers know the non-freeway routes to Tom's, but, if not, we could provide some advice on that (e.g. Sleeping Indian, Sandia Creek).
Bob and I rode R3 from Hemet to 79 on Friday. That might also be an interesting ride.


Getting Started
By John Del Santo
There are more new riders out there on the road than ever before. The ones that start with an MSF Riders Course have an advantage and a good head start, but they're getting on the road with no practical experience. The lucky ones know an experienced rider who will ride with them and Mentor them safely into the sport. And then there are the others that you hear about who join a ride, try to keep up with the pack even if it's beyond their experience and ability, and end up as an "uh oh" article in the local newspaper.
If a group that you ride with has new riders joining you from time to time, new members, friends, or family, then it's a neat idea to hold a "New Riders Run" occasionally. Put the invitation out to whomever wants to join in. This shows your group's concern to the motorcycling community, and lets the new riders know that no one expects them to be "mucho macho canyon racers" their first month out.
The routes should be varied and interesting, but not technically dangerous. The run will include almost as many experienced riders as new, including a couple of very good people to watch the middle of the pack and a couple to bring up the rear. Someone has a first aid kit and a cell phone, and all gas tanks are full. The key people have maps of the route, including the location of scheduled breaks, so if they need to drop back for any reason, they know where to find the main group at the next stop. There should be plenty of breaks, as new riders have not yet built up much stamina, or enough callous in their jeans. It's important that the new riders be told that it's O.K. to give a hand signal to call for an unscheduled stop if they need. At the riders' meeting at the beginning of the run, the group leader explains the safety procedures, hand signals, and the need for plenty of following distance between riders. Nobody runs red lights. On the big highways, it is necessary for everyone to stay up near the posted speed limit to avoid creating a hazard. But on the smaller roads, the pace will be set for the new riders… let them know that there is no need to "keep up"… that if the group stretches out, the front of the group will not hurry them or leave them. If anyone has a breakdown or an unexpected dismount, a couple of the key riders will take care of the problem, and the rest of the pack moves off down the road to stop and wait at a safe place. You don't want a bunch of people standing around in the road becoming a big target for the next car coming around that curve. During the ride if anyone is doing anything unsafe, it should be corrected right away, and any other riding tips or suggestions can be discussed at the meeting at the end of the run.
Your riding style sets an example for the new riders. They will appreciate what your group has done for them and you will have increased the chances that they will become good riders. If they become regulars with your group, you have decreases the chances that they will make some mistake on a ride that will harm several of your other riders. We would really rather not ride "Off Road" unless we have planed on it. Knowledge is power.
Ride Safe!!

Editorial note from Pat:
I really like this idea of hosting "New Rider" events!! Thanks, John.

Don Presten Presents
Humor - Cross Post from SDMC List- - -
I love motorcycles, and I love riding. Like many of you, what first drew me to bikes was not just the experience of riding, but the feeling that I'd become part of a special community -- a brotherhood, really.
Nothing calms me more than a long ride down the interstate, waving to the members of my beloved clan. Except when I pass Harley guys. I hate Harley guys. Hate, hate, hate. When they pass me on the highway, you know what I do? I don't wave. With their little tassle handlebars and the studded luggage and the half-helmets... God, they drive me crazy.
You know who else I hate? BMW guys. Oh, I do hate those guys. I don't wave at them, either. They think they're so great, sitting all upright, with their 180-degree German engines. God, I hate them.
They're almost as bad as those old bastards on their touring motorcycles. You know what I call those bikes? "Two-wheeled couches!" Get it? Because they're so big. They drive around like they 've got all day. Appreciate the scenery somewhere else, Grampa, and while you're at it, I'm not waving to you.
Ducati guys? I don't wave at them either. Why don't they spend a little more money on their bikes? "You can have it in any color you want, as long as it's red." Aren't you cool! Like they even know what a desmo-whatever engine is, anyway. Try finding the battery, you Italian-wannabe racers!
I never, ever wave at those guys. Suzuki guys aren't much better, which is why I never wave at them, either. They always have those stupid helmets sitting on top of their stupid heads, and God forbid they should wear any safety gear. They make me so mad.
Sometimes they'll speed by and look over at me and you know what I do? I don't wave. I just keep on going. Please, don't get me started on Kawasaki guys. Ninjas? What are you, twelve years old? Team Green my ass. I never wave at Kawasaki guys.
I ride a Honda, and I'll only wave at Honda guys, but even then, I'll never wave at a guy in full leathers. Never, never, never. Yeah, like you're going to get your knee down on the New York Thruway. Nice crotch, by the way. Guys in full leathers will never get a wave from me, and by the way, neither will the guys in two-piece leathers. And I'll tell you who else I'm not waving at -- those guys with the helmets with the loud paintjobs. Four pounds of paint on a two pound helmet... like I'm going to wave back to that!
I'll also never wave at someone with a mirrored visor. Or helmet stickers. Or racing gloves. Or hiking boots.
To me, motorcycling is like a family, a close-knit brotherhood of people who ride Hondas, wear jeans and a leather jacket (not Vanson) with regular gloves and a solid-color helmet with a clear visor, no stickers, no racing gloves and regular boots (not Timberlands). And isn\'t that what really makes riding so special?

WANTED:
We are in the market for a MC that could be used as a starter MC and/or local commute. It must have a low seat height, be small & light and reliable.
Greg@THEHUBERS.net

For SALE:
I have a beautiful literally brand new Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado Classic for sale. I bought it, and
wanted a bigger bike. It is two tone rasberry/black with saddlebags, windscreen, sissy bar, the
works. It has a 5yr factory extended warranty and I am motivated to sell. If you are interested, pls
give me a call Mike Duckor 619-588-5342.

Sometimes all you have to do is ask..
…which is what I finally got around to doing this morning.
The parts department of Fun Bike Center (FBC) on Convoy St., Kearny Mesa joins the list of merchants offering 15% off on parts and accessories to club members. At FBC this includes tires.
Rather than hassle with ever changing members lists the manager at FBC just needs this simple super secret code number from you. When asked for a phone number give them the "Secret Code" . You will be identified as a San Diego Wanderer and the 15% discount will be automatically applied to your purchase.
Please do not share this secret number with non members. If you do I will probably figure it out when some stranger wakes me up from an afternoon nap by checking to see if it's a phone number.
Merchants now offering discounts to Wanderers include:
Fun Bike Center 15% on all parts
South Bay Motorsports in National City 15% off everything but tires
San Diego House of Motorcycles on El Cajon Blvd in San Diego 15% off everything but tires
Quinsey Motorcycle on El Cajon Blvd in El Cajon 15% off everything (not certain about tires)
ECycleParts.com on Poway Road in Poway discount varies depending on product
Lets go shopping!
John Q.

WANDERERS TREASURER RPT - 06/22/2002

1. 05/25 Last Reported Balance = $1,033.96
2. 05/25 P.A. Davis - dues = $ 15.00(+)
3. 05/25 Mike MacDowell - 2 patches = $ 50.00(+)
4. 05/25 Ron Growel - 2 pins = $ 10.00(+)
5. 05/25 John Q - 2 pins = $ 10.00(+)
6. 05/25 Grumpy - 1 pin = $ 5.00(+)
7. 05/26 Kat Malasky - 1 patch = $ 25.00(+)
8. 06/01 Greg Huber - 1 pin = $ 5.00(+)
9. 06/05 Piper's (shoulder) patches = $ 355.00(-)
10. 06/11 New member Rebecca Hall = $ 11.25(+)
11. 06/12 New member Jim Cannon = $ 15.00(+)
12. 06/22 Current Balance = $825.21

* Notes:
1. 71 members

WANDERERS BIG PATCH ACCOUNT SOLD
1. 05/25 Previous reported account balance = $211.00(+) 47
2. 05/25 M & D MacDonnel - 2 patches = $ 50.00(+) 48
3. 05/26 Kat Malasky - 1 patch = $ 25.00(+) 49
4. 06/22 Current (big) patch account balance = $286.00(+) 49
Avail patches: Don P - 1

WANDERERS SHOULDER PATCH ACCOUNT SOLD
1. 06/05 100 shoulder patches from Piper's = $355.00(-) 00
2. 06/22 Current (shoulder) patch balance = $355.00(-) 00
Avail patches: John Q - 100

Regards, Gary Steinweg
Wanderers Treasurer

Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July