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This Newsletter is published with the permission of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Bakersfield Harley-Davidson Inc. and the Bakersfield California H.O.G. Chapter #1580. No guarantee, real or implied, is made regarding the accuracy or completeness of information contained herein. Opinions do not

necessarily reflect the views of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Bakersfield Harley-Davidson Inc., Bakersfield H.O.G. Chapter #1580, nor their employees, officers or members.

APRIL 2009 HOGLOG

Newsletter Highlights:

Sponsor’s Note 2

Director’s Message 2

Road Captains. 3

LOH Rides 3

Safety Seminar 3

New Members 4

Ride Sponsors 4

Wounded Heroes Fund 5

Safety Message 6

Marc h Dinner Ride 6

Tech Tip 7

Million Mile Monday 9

May Fun Run 10

Calendar 11

April Bike Night 11

BAKERSFIELD HARLEY OWNER’S GROUP CHAPTER 1580

SPONSORED BY:

BAKERSFIELD HARLEY-DAVIDSON 35089 Merle Haggard Drive

Bakersfield, California 93308 661-325-3644. bakersfieldhd.com

2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Director David Fisher* [email protected] 661-747-6211

Asst. Director Don Oldaker* [email protected] 661-871-8403

Treasurer Debbie Irvin [email protected] 661-325-3644

Secretary Randy Coats* [email protected] 661-205-8432

Activities Jolynn Cleveland [email protected] 661-703-7261

LOH Val Crawford* [email protected] 661-335-2059

Safety Dale Pearce* [email protected] 661-428-1335

Web Master Ralph Sanchez [email protected]

Web Master Owen Freeman* [email protected]

Sr. Road Cpt. Jim Razor* [email protected] 661-978-2603

Head R/C Hal Onsum [email protected] 661-332-1286

Head R/C John Cleveland [email protected] 661-477-4315

Chapter Liaison Ben Patten* [email protected] 661-325-3644

HOG Chaplain John “Doc” Mason [email protected] 661-717-6879

*holds Road Captain position also

REMEMBER…

You will always find fresh coffee and

donuts at BAKERSFIELD

HARLEY-DAVIDSON

every Saturday morning. Come join other HOG members

for the Saturday Social.

NOTE: A release form is to be signed before each HOG function by each guest or non HOG member participating in a HOG function before the time of departure (including those who might shag). Release forms will be available at Bakersfield Harley-Davidson ½ hour before departure.

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HOGLOG E-MAIL OK friends and neighbors,

it’s time to get with the ages and get an e-mail

address. We spend a lot of HOG money printing up

newsletters and mailing them out. Wouldn’t you rather to see all this in

living color on your computer??

Tim and Nisha York

FROM OUR SPONSORS:

THE RIDING SEASON HAS ARRIVED!!!

Can you believe it’s already Spring??? Seems like just yesterday, I took over as your

Director and now my time is beginning to dwindle. I can only hope you have had as much fun as

I have over the past year plus as this has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.

Sure, it’s a lot of work, but the rewards of meeting new friends and experiencing the great thrill

of group riding is more “pay” than any one person can hope for.

Bakersfield HOG is blessed to have so many wonderful people willing to “step up”

whenever something needs to be done. When I pass around a signup sheet for volunteers for

one of our HOG events, it rarely comes back to me with empty spaces and many times, there are

more people on the sheet then lines to write their names. This is just a testament to the type of

organization you’ve built for this community. When I ask for help from our Road Captains on our

group rides, more often than not, too many step up to help and some go without an assignment.

I truly believe that Bakersfield HOG Chapter 1580 is the premier HOG group of the entire

organization…all because of our members!

As you already know, your HOG officers are heading over to Las Vegas for Primary

Officer’s Training. This is a two day “course” where HOG officers get the necessary training to

make our HOG chapters run smoothly. This year, I’m fortunate to be accompanied by Assistant

Director Don Oldaker, Secretary Randy Coats, Head Road Captain John Cleveland, Webmaster

Owen Freeman, Webmaster Ralph Sanchez and Chapter Liaison Ben Patten. We’ll be taking

different courses, some together but most not, to teach us what we need to know to improve

Chapter 1580. I went last year and was surprised at the amount of information we received in

two days. Just so you know, HOG does not pay one cent towards this training. All the officers

attending are on their own and pay their own way. (Continued on Page 8)

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

HELLO HOGS & HOGETTES,

We hope you all are Healthy, Happy, and READY TO RIDE!!! The weather could not be more beautiful

here in Central California. SPRING TIME is here and it is all about getting out. If you have not taken a ride to

see the wild flowers blooming....it's time to "STOP !!......and smell the roses." Check your tires and service

your motorcycle and RIDE. Gorgeous time to take pictures.....

April is here..it is Harley-Davidson's "Check Your Helmet" month, and so keeping up with the spirit of H-

D... HELMETS are 15% OFF all month. The shelf live of a helmet is 5 years and even less if worn. Ask

yourself..."Is my helmet older than 5 years?" If so, it probally weighs about a pound more than the "Ultra

Light" or "Kevlar" of todays models. We want you all to be comfortable and safe, come in and check out the

new technology.

We are almost wrapping up the H-D Spring Give-Away. Ending April 15th with only a $300.00 purchase

you can receive a FREE BAR-B-Q that will fit in a Saddlebag. Bar-B-Q in one bag and Picnic in the

other.....Time to ride and enjoy the Spring Time.

On SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH we will be having our SPRING OPEN HOUSE. There will be an EASTER EGG

HUNT, BIGGEST SALES OF THE SEASON, FOOD, 50/50, Prizes, and lots more. You will not want to miss

this!!!! This event will kick off at 8:00a.m. and the Grand Prize will be drawn at 3:30p.m. Please invite your

friends whether or not they ride motorcycles. Everyone is welcome, to come and enjoy Bakersfield Harley-

Davidson's hospitality. It will be fun for the whole family. FREE gifts for all children..We look forward to

having a fantastic time with all of you.

We truly thank each and every one of you that take of your precious gift of "TIME" to spend with us.

Only with your volunteering does this group exist. Bakersfield Harley Owners Group is the best ever!!! RIDE

SAFE......

Riding Off,

Debbie, Scott, & Tim

Sponsored by Bakersfield Harley-Davidson

Scott and Debbie Irvin

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BAKERSFIELD HOG CHAPTER PHOTOGRAPHERS

ROAD CAPTAINS

Dennis Carpenter 872-7828 Leonard Mulholland Chuck Alberti 833-6686 Amy Razor 392-0145 Ken Omdahl 343-4788 Gary Crawford 703-5325 Jit Sohal 549-3850 Mike Angelo 330-1689 Steve Miller 900-7201 Mike Coble 979-6967 Steve Smalley (760) 533-3697 Wes Coble 619-7521 Tina Mikolajczak 865-9686 Jim Facile 292-0305 Larry Borgsdorf 619-2030 T.C. Cargill 340-3370 Joe Seibert Charles Klint

HONORARY ROAD CAPTAIN Randy Ricker 333-2276

LOH RIDES

Bakersfield HOG is lucky to have such an active LOH group. Our LOH group plans rides and events for our ladies to

enjoy and spread the joy of riding Harley Davidson motorcycles.

The LOH rides at Bakersfield HOG are open to all riders. However, LOH rides

are organized and led by the ladies in the group to destinations they determine.

If you want to attend a LOH ride, feel

free. We encourage all of our members to abide by our motto to “RIDE AND

HAVE FUN” at all of our events.

However, because LOH rides are organized by our ladies, we ask that all male riders take a position behind the

ladies in the group. Sometimes, a male Road Captain may be asked to lead the

group simply because he has communication with the sweeps. If this is the case, all other male riders should position themselves to the rear of the

group to allow the ladies to lead the ride they’ve organized.

HOG continues to encourage all

members to participate in our group rides and events to the best of their ability.

LOH rides are no exception!

NATIONAL HOG WEBSITE www.hog.com

HOG EMERGENCY PICKUP

800-558-4869

HARLEY OWNER’S GROUP 800-258-2464

CALIFORNIA ROAD

CONDITIONS 800-427-7623

HARLEY-DAVIDSON

WEBSITE www.harley-davidson.com

DEALER LOCATER SERVICE

800-558-2001

NEVADA ROAD CONDITIONS

(702) 791-1313


CHANGE OF ADDRESS If you’ve moved recently, don’t forget to change your address with HOG Secretary Randy Coats or you can stop by the office and Bakersfield Harley-Davidson and change it there. Don’t forget about National HOG. You can change your address on the website.

BAKERSFIELD HOG ROAD CAPTAINS

SAFETY SEMINAR – PART 2

PRESENTED BY YOUR LADIES OF HARLEY

We had another tremendous turnout for our safety seminar. Lady riders and future riders came together to

watch two more videos from the Ride like a Pro series.

Those who attended learned defensive riding techniques; the proper use of the front and back brakes; executing

“U” turns (we understand from Amy, Jim is very good at this), and low speed handling and maneuvers.

Handlebar steering versus counter steering was covered, the importance of keeping head and eyes up and

looking where you want to go, how to make an appropriate turn from a stop along with many other

fundamentals and safety practices.

Lady riders who attended received a copy of “Share Your Spark”. The booklet and DVD is a guide to mentoring by

Harley-Davidson, and was a gift from our LOH Officer. Val, thank you so much for these wonderful resources.

Ladies please join us…………we want to share our passion of riding with you. LOH meetings are on the first

Tuesday of each month.

BERT PEARCE



WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

ANTHONY COLLINS LAURA COLLINS LINDA DUBOSE ROBERT HAMER MARK PATTERSON NICOLE PETERS SUSAN PIERCE TOM PIERCE STELLA RAYMOND DAVID SMITH MELODY SMITH RETHA WHEMPNER

ROBERT WHEMPNER

NOTICE TO NEW MEMBERS: When you buy any new Harley-Davidson, you receive one free year of National HOG membership, as well as a 3-month trial to you local HOG Chapter during which you’ll receive the HOGLOG with all of the information that is happening in our local area. Local membership dues are only $15 per year and can be paid at Bakersfield Harley-Davidson. National HOG memberships can be renewed or acquired at www.harley-davidson.com.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS. WE HOPE YOU WILL GET

OUT AND EXPERIENCE THE

HOG LIFESTYLE AND JOIN US FOR A CLUB

RIDE OR COME TO ONE OF OUR CLUB

EVENTS. WE GUARANTEE A GOOD TIME!!!

BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIA HOG

CHAPTER 1580 GENERAL MEETINGS

ARE HELD ON THE 4TH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT

THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL

LOCATED AT 2020 H STREET IN

DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD.

UPCOMING HOG FUN RUN AND RIDE SPONSORS APRIL 4TH FUN RUN HAL ONSUM APRIL 19TH DINNER RIDE LEONARD MULHOLLAND MAY 2ND FUN RUN JOHN AND JOLYN CLEVELAND MAY 17TH DINNER RIDE MIKE COBLE JUNE 6TH FUN RUN HAL ONSUM JUNE 21ST BREAKFAST RIDE DALE PEARCE JULY 4TH FUN RUN JIM FACILE JULY 19TH BREAKFAST RIDE TINA MIKOLAJCZAK AUGUST 1ST FUN RUN STEVE MILLER AUG.T 16TH BREAKFAST RIDE BEN PATTEN SEPTEMBER 5TH FUN RUN AMY RAZOR SEPT. 20TH DINNER RIDE TERRY AND LAURA CARGILL OCTOBER 3RD FUN RUN GARY CRAWFORD OCTOBER 18TH DINNER RIDE GARY CRAWFORD OPTIONAL NOV.7TH FUN RUN PENDING

Note: The June, July and August Dinner rides are changed to breakfast rides departing at 9:00am to beat the heat of the day

during the summer months.

Never hesitate to ride past the last

street light at the edge

of town.


BAKERSFIELD HARLEY OWNERS GROUP CHAPTER 1580 ALCOHOL POLICY

• Safe and responsible motorcycling activity is a major H.O.G. goal.

• The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety and welfare of family, riding friends and the individual H.O.G. member.

• IT IS THE POLICY OF THE BAKERSFIELD HARLEY OWNERS GROUP, CHAPTER 1580 THAT NO ALCOHOL WILL BE CONSUMED BEFORE OR DURING A LOCAL HOG RIDING EVENT.

• “PERSONAL” responsibility extends beyond each one of us!!!

WOUNDED HEROES FUND Bakersfield HOG Chapter 1580 was invited to attend the 2009

Wounded Heroes Fund event held at the Kern County Fairgrounds on Sunday, March 01, 2009. Chapter Liaison, Ben Patten put the word out to the motorcycling community and 60 motorcycles showed up to parade to the fairgrounds for a grand entrance. HOG was accompanied by American Legion Riders from Post 26 and Post 682 along with a rider from the Vietnam Vets M/C to make this ride successful. This just goes to show you, when the motorcycling community is asked, the respond.

The group met at Bakersfield Harley Davidson where we went KSU at about 11:45am. We were scheduled to arrive at the Fairgrounds at 12:15 so we took a direct course down the freeway to Hwy 58 and then over to Chester Ave. After exiting there, we turned on Belle Terrace and then stopped to group up before entering the fairgrounds. The Wounded Heroes organizers made it possible for all of us to park right in the main patio of the fairgrounds entrance. The ceremony was very touching with many “wounded heroes” in attendance. There were many active duty service people and, of course, a lot of veterans. HOG had a table reserved for us which gave us a great view of the stage and the slide show presentation. The crowd looked to fill the building which was good for this very important fundraiser event. The money raised will go directly toward local families suffering through the recuperation of a family member injured in the war on terrorism. Although we didn’t get much notice this year, you can bet we’ll know about this in advance next year. HOG will announce this to our members so we can surpass the number of bikes we had participating this year. This is a great cause that needs our attention to continue our tradition of supporting our U.S. Veterans.

MEMBER OF THE QUARTER Each quarter, Bakersfield HOG Chapter 1580 will recognize a HOG member who has gone above and beyond in their service to our organization. These members display the true meaning of HOG in giving their time and effort so others can enjoy the HOG experience. The Member of the Quarter for the 1st

quarter of 2009 is…

LEONARD MULHOLLAND

Leonard will receive a certificate at the general meeting and two tickets to our annual HOG Christmas party in December. Thank you Leonard for your hard work and dedication to HOG.



Now, that the time has changed, people will be taking drives to enjoy the beautiful

weather. When we are out on scenic rides (wild flowers, the California coast, mountain

areas), we will be sharing the road with many other vehicles.

To make our day more enjoyable and ensure our safety, we can obey traffic laws, use

our turn/hand signals, check our mirrors often, and keep full attention on our riding

always anticipating road hazards. Try to avoid aggressive drivers, as there will always be

those who are in a hurry. Be well rested before attempting a full day of riding. By

eliminating poor driving habits, we can improve our chances of a perfect day with friends

and Harley.

Here we go, more daylight, and much to see!

Dale Pearce, Safety Officer

Two groups, 41 HOG bikes in all on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. We left Bakersfield Harley-Davidson on March 15th at 3:30 pm and rode North. Dale Pearce planned the 75-mile scenic route to Cool Hand Luke’s in Tulare where staff greeted us in the parking lot. Ben, Bobbi, and their crew were outstanding. They served 70 bikers flawlessly.

Dale purchased two dinner gift certificates, and the restaurant manager donated one. Jolyn, Randy, and TC were the winners of $25.00 each. Diane took home $77.00 from the 50/50 drawing.

Some special announcements include Gary celebrating his 50th birthday this weekend. Val invited her brother, Steve, as a guest with Diane riding as a passenger. Kim joined the dinner ride after a long weekend of motorcycle training, and the best part is she passed the course. Congratulations, Kim!

Awesome food, service, and the company of so many HOG members….we cannot think of a better way to spend an evening. Thank you to the entire group of road captains who participated in this ride. Dale & Bert PearceDale & Bert PearceDale & Bert PearceDale & Bert Pearce


Tech Tip

What a day for a ride," you think to yourself. What you should be thinking, though, is "Is my ride ready for the day?" It's a valid question, no matter how often or infrequent you ride. Either on-the-road usage and

vibration or in-the-garage inactivity can take their toll on your bike, potentially degrading safety, control, performance and comfort.

That's why the Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a short pre-ride check of your favorite two-wheeler before every ride. To help you remember what to check, the MSF came up with the acronym T-CLOCS, which stands for Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis and Sidestand.

These are simple, easy-to-access items that anyone who rides should be able to identify and check. And despite the length of the MSF's list, you can probably check everything in about three minutes. Depending on what you find, that could be the best three minutes you spend all day.

Tires and wheels

Since these are where you and the road meet, they're probably the most important things to look over. A problem can affect handling—sometimes severely.

Are your rims free of dings? Are your spokes tight and straight? Check pressures in both tires. Since most manufacturers specify pressures for cold tires, this is the only accurate way to check them, as they heat up quickly on the road, raising the pressure. Consult your owner's manual or call your tire manufacturer's hotline for the proper pressures for your particular bike. If you own multiple bikes, it may be difficult to remember all those different tire specs. And since this is one of those critical things you should check often, you may want to make a small card with each tire's recommended pressure, then hang it on your garage wall, or anywhere that's handy.

While you're down there checking the tires, make sure you've got plenty of tread. You should have more than 1/16 of an inch, about the distance between Lincoln's head and the top of a penny. Remove foreign objects that may have lodged in the treads, and make sure there aren't any cuts in the tire. A scuff is nothing to be worried about, but if it's a deep scratch, you might want to have it checked.

Controls and cables

A snapped throttle or clutch cable can leave you on the side of the road, so check 'em. Operate anything connected to a cable and make sure that levers and cables feel smooth and don't bind. Apply the front brake and push the bike forward. The brake should feel firm, and the front wheel should not move. Check the rear brake in the same fashion.

Lights Seeing and being seen are two great ways to avoid unwanted incidents on the road, so making

sure your lights work is key. Start by turning on your ignition. Are the headlight's high beam and low beam working? Does the taillight come on? Does the brake light come on when you depress the brake pedal and lever? Check left and right turn signals, front and rear. Remember that the cause of a malfunction here could be a relay or bulb. Lastly, don't forget to check your horn.

(Continued next page)



Oil and fuel Running out of gas is a bummer, but since many motorcycles don't have gas gauges, it's a very real

possibility. Check the gas level in the tank, and be sure your fuel petcock isn't on "reserve," which could leave you with a nasty surprise if you roll to a stop thinking you've still got gas in reserve. And don't forget to reset the tripmeter every time you fill up.

Running out of gas can be inconvenient, but running out of oil can turn your bike into an inert display of public art. Even some new bikes can use enough oil to be down a quart between oil changes, so check it before every ride.

Chassis Though an improperly adjusted suspension may not seem critical, imagine your surprise as your bike

behaves differently in the middle of a curve because you forgot to reset it or check the air pressure after sitting in the garage all week.

Sit on the bike and rock it, making sure that everything moves smoothly and relatively slowly. If the front or rear end behaves like a pogo stick, a trip to your trusty mechanic should be in your immediate future.

If you have an adjustable suspension, remember to read your owner's manual and adjust it properly for the load you'll be carrying and the type of riding you'll be doing.

Sidestand and centerstand The sidestand is a handy little item—it's what keeps your motorcycle off the ground. Make sure it's not

cracked or bent. Check the spring or springs. Are they in place, and do they have enough tension to keep the sidestand safely up?

Don't forget to look at the engine cut-out switch or pad, if so equipped. If everything's in place and operating properly you're done, and you're good to go. Enjoy the day.

Submitted by Head Road Captain, John Cleveland

(Continued from Page 2)

Let’s talk about some upcoming events. Our Bike Nights in April, May and June are going to be held at some places that will

donate back a percentage of what we spend to MDA in our name. In April, we’re going to Rubio’s Grill on Rosedale Hwy. In May, we’ll

be having Bike Night at Sequoia Sandwich Shop near the Rubio’s Grill and in June, we’re headed to Baja Fresh on Calloway Drive just

north of Hageman Road. There will be flyers in the HOGLOG and on the website. We’re also sending one to the e-mail addresses we

have on file for our members. Print the flyer and bring it with you because that’s how they will know you’re with our group. Heck,

print the flyer and give it to your family members because the money we’re raising is going to a great cause.

The May Fun Run is going to be a great ride. HOG is headed to the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. Your HOG Road

Captains are going to have a “training ride” the weekend before and will pre-ride the course to make sure we all get there safely. We

plan to use this ride to get our Road Captains all on the same page when it comes to HOG group rides. This Fun Run will cost $35 each

but it will be worth the money as we’re having a catered lunch under the wings of Air Force One. HOG thanks to John and Jolyn

Cleveland for setting this up.

The June Fun Run is shaping up to be a real blast too. We’re headed north to Casa De Fruta near Hollister for an overnighter

that will include recreational vehicles. HOG thanks to Jeff Glover for finding this great little out of the way place with RV spots and a

motel. Tent campers are welcome to join us too. Hal Onsum is planning a ride to Monterey’s Canary Row for “lunch on your own”

and we’re thinking of a pot luck for Saturday night and maybe even an evening movie in the park. The route for those of you riding

your bikes up there should be Hwy 58 over to Hwy 33, then north to Hwy 198. Take that west to Hwy 25 and that will take you right

into the south side of Hollister. Continue north to the 156 and go east a mile or so and there’s Casa De Fruta. Its 211 miles from

Bakersfield Harley Davidson but doable for most.

There’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes of HOG. HOG officers are working hard to make sure our members have

some great events to participate in. That brings up participation…if you aren’t out riding with HOG, you’re missing out on a lot of fun.

So, if you’ve missed the last few events, here’s a personal invitation to come out and join us. Better yet, bring a friend to a HOG event

and see if it’s something they might like. We keep signing up new members and our club is growing with quality people who like to

live by our motto to “RIDE AND HAVE FUN.”

See you at the next HOG event and Ride Safe… Dave Fisher, DIRECTOR


A MILLION REASONS TO RIDE (Million Mile Monday)

What if H.O.G.® members around the world committed themselves to all riding “together” on one particular day? How far could they go? We’ll find out on Million Mile Monday – Monday, June 30, 2008 – as H.O.G. members band together and attempt to ride a cumulative million miles in one day. And we want you to be a part of it! Ride alone. Ride with friends. Ride to work. Ride around the neighborhood. The point is, just ride (and have fun)! When you’re done, log on to members.hog.com to register your miles watch the “virtual odometer” as it spins toward 1,000,000 – and beyond! (Deadline: NOON CT, Tuesday, July 1.) That’s all there is to it. Details about registering your miles will be available on members.hog.com when you sign in. It’s just for fun, just for H.O.G. members, and just a great excuse to make Monday more exciting by sharing the road with fellow members around the world! Bakersfield HOG had a great riding experience last year on Million Mile Monday. Our group logged over 9,000 miles to contribute with a nice ride to the coast. Let’s try and beat that total this year!!! Your HOG Road Captains are putting their heads together for an even better ride this year. Details will be coming soon. Save the day for a great time with Bakersfield HOG.

MARCH LADIES OF HARLEY RIDE The Ladies of Harley Ride for March departed Bakersfield Harley Davidson on

Sunday, March 29th at 10:00am. Destination…Kern Valley Brewery. The Kern

Valley Brewery has been open for a year now and they have assembled a lot

of the history of the area. Twenty five beautiful Harley Davidson motorcycles

with 35 HOG members headed out through the canyon and up to Kernville.

The group encountered some strong winds when they got up toward Lake

Isabella but that was expected so it didn’t cause any problems. Another

successful ride for HOG and especially for Ladies of Harley!!! Thank you to all

who showed up and went.

VAL CRAWFORD>>>LOH OFFICER




.

CALENDAR OF HOG EVENTS

April 2, 3, & 4 Primary Officer’s Training in Las Vegas, Nevada April 4th Saturday HOG Fun Run: 9am at Bakersfield Harley Davidson April 7th Tuesday LOH Meeting: 6:30pm: Nikki’s Smokin’ BBQ April 9th Thursday BIKE NIGHT: RUBIO’S GRILL ON ROSEDALE HWY April 11th Saturday BAKERSFIELD HARLEY DAVIDSON OPEN HOUSE April 16th Thursday HOG Officer’s Meeting: 6:30pm: Bakersfield Harley Davidson April 19th Sunday HOG Dinner Ride: 4:30pm: Bakersfield Harley Davidson April 23rd Thursday HOG General Meeting: 7pm: American Legion Hall April 25th Saturday HOG Road Captain’s Ride: 9am: Bakersfield Harley Davidson May 2nd Saturday HOG Fun Run to the Reagan Presidential Library: See Flyer


ATTENTION HOG MEMBERS! On April 9th, HOG will be hosting our monthly Bike Night at Rubio’s Grill on Rosedale Hwy. HOG is starting to raise money for our annual MDA Rockin’ Ride for Life to be held on September 12th. Each month HOG travels to a local eatery for some good times with fellow HOG members. We generally have dinner and spend some time together. In April, bring the flyer to the left and present it to the cashier when you order. (You will also receive one in your e-mail and we’ll have them at the General Meeting.) Rubio’s Grill will donate 20% of your total purchase (less tax) to MDA in the name of Bakersfield HOG. Take some extra flyers to your work and give them to your family members. Rubio’s puts out a great dinner, especially the fish tacos!!! Come out and enjoy the company of HOG and raise some money for a great charity. See you there.

WOW!!! Can you believe this year is going by so fast??? We’re already into April and May will be upon us very soon. HOG has been planning and working to make this year the best yet. We have a ride set for the Ronald Reagan Library in May and a

HOLY SMOKES!!!

Bakersfield California Harley Owner’s Group Chapter 1580 is a non-political, family oriented organization. We are sponsored by Bakersfield Harley-Davidson and affiliated with the world-wide Harley Owner’s Group. We

About Our Organization…

BAKERSFIELD

HARLEY-DAVIDSON

35089 Merle Haggard Drive

Bakersfield, Ca. 93308

PHONE: 661-325-3644

FAX:

661-325-6703

We’re on the Web!

See us at:

bakersfieldhd.com

MDA. Our MDA Rockin’ Ride for Life is planned for Sept. 12

th so make sure you’re

ready for that! As you can see, HOG is busy with a lot going on to make Bakersfield HOG the best Chapter in the HOG Organization.

campout/overnighter planned for June. These are just a couple of events we have planned and in the works. You’ll also be pleased to know that our Bike Nights will be held at some different places that donate a portion of their profit to the Harley Davidson charity,

promote safe motorcycle operation while having fun. We have several activities each month to bring us together and meet new riders who enjoy the camaraderie of riding together and having a good time. We are

involved in some local charity events and encourage all new members to get out and

try one of our events.

HOG MEMBER APPRECIATION NUMBER: US2582289

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