Tim Vipond
(S.TX Director)
6011 Amelia
Terrace Court
Sugar Land,
TX 77479
Honda
Sport Touring Association
March
2005 Texas Newsletter
Texas HSTA
members Leigh Christensen and Toni Gorham make new friends in
Mexico while testing their new bullet proof riding suits on the Copper Canyon
adventure after this years Ride the Rio event.
ATTENTION: This may be your last snail mail copy of this newsletter! Past and present newsletters are now
available at the revamped Texas HSTA web site, http://www.txhsta.com/ under Newsletters. If you do not have access to the internet
at home, work, friend or public library, please contact me and we will continue
to mail you a copy. By most going to
the web site, we can save the club about $2,000 a year in printing/mailing
costs and the state directors days of tedious mailing. Plus we can have more color photos!
Texas Website - Volunteer to the Rescue! We are pleased to announce that Dave Long, who joined HSTA as new
member in November at the Hill Country Rally, has redesigned our website,
http://www.txhsta.com/. Dave says he’s never been hired so quickly. (wait till
he gets his first paycheck!) This effort has been LONG (no pun intended) over
due and we are really excited about Dave’s contribution. Dave lives in
Lewisville and rides an ST1100. Watch your email for updates, development is
moving right along and we’ll want your feedback…...
Newsletter Help!
Taken any neat trips lately? Planning any neat trips? Buy a
new bike? Got a new goody we should know
about? Got a funny photo? Have a good
tip? Want to buy or sell something?
Heck, we’ll even promote your business is it’s MC related in some way. Please email
either tvipond@houston.rr.com or pjuvenal@comcast.net with any
information you would like to have put in this newsletter.
Want to go for a ride in the Houston area?
Every Saturday and Sunday morning meet with the East
Fort Bend Riders Club at the Taco Cabana located 5850 State Highway 6
in Missouri City, at 8:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. This is a S-L-O-W cruiser ride for
a few hours for lunch someplace different each time.
Every Sunday morning meet with the Texas Sport Bike
Association at the Jack in the Box on FM359 in Brookshire just south of
I-10. We depart at 9 a.m.. This is a fast pace ride not recommended for
slow pokes or beginners. Helmet, jacket,
gloves and boots required. You can learn
more about TSBA at www.tsba.org.
The last Wednesday of the month the HSTAtravels to Angleton for Hamburger Wednesday at the Icehouse Bar &
Grill, 2016 N Velasco St Angleton TX 77515 (979) 849-0084. Bikes start showing up after work and stay
well after dark.
Kudos
to Lynn Sherrill (South Texas email coordinator) for keeping all there
informed. South Texas members who have not received email or snail mail from
him, please contact him at marcelle100@kingwoodcable.netwith their email address.
Want to go for a ride in the North Texas area?
Sunday Rides- Charlie Wood and Wilbert Simpson lead a typically brisk-paced300-mile day through some of the more scenic and rural areas of north central
Texas. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday we meet in Arlington
for breakfast, then head out for points south and beyond. We have numerous
routes that we ride and some times will change and explore new roads. We
always find a good place to eat. Best way to know when and where: get on
Charlie’s email list. cwood94679@aol.com or call him (817)
467-6042 A reminder is sent out about mid-week along
with a planned route of the ride. We welcome all who want to ride, members and
nonmembers, invite a friend.
Saturday Rides –HSTA’er Randy Martin hosts
rides at his dealership, Cycle Center of Denton, a monthly Saturday ride
for sport bikes and a monthly cruiser ride during the 2nd Tuesday of
the month from the store. He keeps everyone notified by email. He also gives
HSTA members 15-20% discount on parts and accessories. Contact Randy at randy@cyclecenterofdenton.comor toll free by phone: 888-808-1251.
March 25 - 26, 2005 Dallas,
Texas. The Art and Heart of the
Motorcycle
At The Janette Kennedy Gallery located inside the Historic South Side on Lamar
building, 1409 S. Lamar
in Dallas. The motorcycle exhibit is being presented free of charge. This will
be a presentation of some of
the most beautiful custom creations in the nation, each one an individual
expression of the artist that
built it. The exhibit will begin with a gallery opening and artists' reception
on Friday from 7:00pm to
9:00pm. There will also be a ride-in bike show competition from 10:00am to
6:00pm on Saturday. There
will be vendors, entertainment and more. Admission to the exhibits is free.
There will be a $10.00 fee for participants of the ride-in bike competition.
For more information call (214) 952-8036
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Upcoming HSTA Rallies
April 8-10 T-17
Rally – Mena,
AR Registration at http://www.hpnt.net/T/T-home.htm
The Arkansas "T" Rallies have become a staple of
the HSTA riding menu. This little home grown rally began about many years
ago by none other than Mike Morris. Mike wanted to share with the HSTA
the enjoyment that he and a few close friends had been sharing for many years. Send
Questions to menaride@hpnt.netCall the Queen Wilhelmina State Lodge at 800.264.2477 and be sure to
tell them you are with the HSTA. Registration and Wienie Roast will of course be held at the Rich
Mountain Campground (479.394.5300 or rmcountrystore@aol.com)
at the bottom of the hill from Queen Wilhelmina Lodge. Need Directions?
May 6-8 Arkansas Byway
Boogie Hot
Springs Village Inn (501)992-9600 or (888)922-9601 Hot Springs Village, AR Robert Bashaw 870-460-9570
June 19-22 STAR 2005 * Holiday Inn North Lexington, KY William Sobat (317)733-0402
September 9 – 11 Ozarks BS (Bull
Shoals) Rally Theodosia Resort, Theodosia, Mo 417/273 4444
Ed & Linda Young 417/926-3075
October 7 - 9 Friends of Freddies XIII Tradition Inn Intersection of Hwy 67 & W, Farmington,
MO
(877)355-6205 Bob LaMear 636/938-3788
November 4 - 6 Texas Hill Country Y.O. Ranch Resort 2033 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX 877/967-3767Joe Paolili 830/537-5552
Unofficial Rides
and Non-Events…Just because we can!
Mar 21, Monday ADVANCED MOTOR SPORT
TRACK DAY, Texas
Motorsport Ranch, Cresson, TX. All European motorcycles welcome. For
more information and registration, contact AMS at www.advancedmotorsports.com
or call 817.790.0200.
Mar
26 Saturday Dogwood Dayz ….returns
Back by popular demand,
ride-meister Sir Bob Mizner will again host a day ride in
beautiful East Texas on Saturday, March 26th, 2005. This was such a success in
2003 that people continue to ask for an encore, so here it is. Mark your
calendars now. This is a "just for fun" non-event, and is open to all
bikes and riders. Folks riding from the DFW Metroplex can do this ride and
return in one day, but anyone interested in staying over and perhaps riding
some more scenic roads on Sunday before returning home can book a condo at
Holly Lake Ranch. I've reserved some 1- and 2-bedroom units with lofts and
sleeper sofas, so sharing with some mates is really quite affordable. For
information and reservations, contact Sue at Holly Realty, 903-769-4203. Tell
her you are with Bob Mizner's party. Plan to meet at the Holly Chevron, 1 mile
south of Holly Lake Ranch on FM 2869 at 9:00 AM on Saturday, March 26th. Holly
Lake Ranch is about 100 miles east of Dallas in beautiful Wood County. From
Dallas, take US 80 east to Hawkins, then go north on TX 14 to 2869, then right
onto 2869 north. From Houston and points south, take FM 14 north from Tyler.
For more information about Dogwood Dayz, contact Bob Mizner at 903-769-3613 or
e-mail Rapidrobert69@juno.com.
Mar
18/20, Fri/Sun FOOLS ON A HILL VI WINTER RALLY, Mount Nebo State Park, Arkansas.
Sponsored by Arkansas Rider's Guide
(www.ArkansasRider.com). Camping rally on the last days of winter.
No rally fee, poker runs, chrome show-pony contest, or fashion show. Just
motorcycle nuts sharing a big camp fire on a 1900 foot bluff, overlooking the
Arkansas River valley. Motorcycles only; cars, trucks, and trailers
tolerated if carrying firewood! For more info or to attend, contact Mario
or Ann Caruso, GuinzoMoto@aol.com / 501.622.0987 or Jim King,
jsking@cox-internet.com / 479.736.2917.
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Apr 29 - May 1, 2005 Brad and Cinda’s HILL COUNTRY RALLY - River Oak Inn -
Bandera, Tx.
(HWY 16) 830-796-7751 Tell A.J. you're with the motorcycle group with Brad
Mobley. Room rates: $79 (1-4 people), $89 Suite. Please make your reservation
by April 1st. Questions? Contact Brad or Cinda at (940) 769-2374 or bcmobley@htcomp.net
May 9-13 Camp-N-Ride at Mt. Magazine
State Park, south of Paris, AR, (the week after the Arkansas Byway
Rally. Make your own reservations, show
up anytime, leave anytime, make your own routes and have fun. This is a non-organized meet and greet. Everyone is responsible for themselves for
getting to/from the event as well as any riding during the event. This is also in conjunction with some members
of the ST Owners Club and their CampSTOC.
HSTA Member Assistance
Partner (MAP)
The HSTA-MAP program is designed to assist any
HSTA member who would like to be temporarily teamed with a veteran HSTA member
for any or all (but not limited to) of the following reasons.
They are a new HSTA member, new to attending
HSTA events, a returning HSTA member, new riders, new to “Sport
Touring”/”Sport” motorcycle riding, would like to have an experienced rider
review their road riding skills, they are uneasy about riding due to a recent
accident or close call and/or would like to be introduced to more HSTA members.
The map program will be available at all future HSTA - AMA sanctioned events
and at larger local rides.
MAPs will be teamed with members of similar
riding tastes and skills. They will introduce their partner to other HSTA
members, help to familiarize them with the event, give them a better
understanding of what the HSTA is all about, take them on at least a one day
ride during the event and stress the value of “riding your own pace” on that
ride. The MAP will be teamed with their
partner for this event only, unless they both agree that they would like to be
teamed in the future.
The MAP program was tested at the 2003 Mail
Pouch Fly-By and the results were very promising. Members that were teamed
together were very pleased with the program. Look for the sign-up forms at the
next event you attend and be a MAP for the day. Your participation will help to
make another member feel welcome in the HSTA, help them to have a safe,
enjoyable event and you may gain a new friend in the process.
Posters will be at each sanctioned event
promoting the program. So sign up as a MAP, if you would like to help
out.
Jim Poulos - HSTA
South Central RVP
Jamo1935@aol.com
Classifieds and Local Member
Opportunities
For Sale: I disassembled a 1997 st1100, red, and used it in a experimental bike. I have all of the plastic and most sub assemblies for sale. Donald Conley, Amarillo, texas 806 376 5853, 622 2311.
For
Sale: 1998 PC for
sale. Lots of extras. Needs absolutely nothing. 21K miles. $4 900. Mike Morris
– mikemelody@netcommander.com – 580-916-5564
For Sale: Olympia Gloves, Black,
Leather Carbon/Kevlar, Size XL, Like New, Only worn a few times, no cuts,
tears, scrapes or wear. $35 plus shipping. Will bring to Ride the Rio if you wish. Epics available. Walt Kocalwkocal@satx.rr.com
For
FREE: I have a 50%
off Chase-Harper coupon YOU can have free. Contact: Russ Weik russweik@yahoo.com
For Sale: I have a 1999 black ST to sell .
43K, heli bars, Corbin seat, Givi trunk and shield and more you can see it at http://texaswolves.com/ST1100.htm Steve.
Double
your OEM oil change mileage interval with Amsoil 100% synthetic motorcycle oil! 10W40 #AMF-QT is $5.85 a quart. 20W50 #AMV-QT is $6.55 a quart. 75W90 synthetic gear lube for shaft drives
#TGR-QT is $9.20 a quart. Plus tax and
shipping. Call 1-800-956-5695 7 a.m. to
5 p.m. M-F and tell ‘em HSTA’er Tim Vipond sent ya! You bike should run cooler, get better gas
mileage, shift better and last longer!
G-Force Customs is a small local (DFW) HSTA-member business that
provides motorcyclists with: Fairing repair - Plastic Welding to
repair fairings is amazingly strong, and can be applied to ABS (most fairings),
Polypropylene (PPE) which is used on headlight assemblies, and PCV if you have
anything made of that. Gas Tank Repair -Custom painting and
graphics - Just about anything your mind wishes can be put on a bike.
Color-Shift, Pearls, Tri-colors, etc... All paint work is done using BASF
DIAMONT and CARIZZMA materials - No Cheap Stuff!! Prices are
extremely reasonable, and the work is first-class. Contact: Gary Hintz email: gforcecustoms@comcast.net phone:817.354.4113
mobile:817.320.2246 web page: home.comcast.net/~gforcecustoms/index.html
2002
Black Gold Wing with ABS : Grip Heaters. Fog Lights, Rear Speakers, Rear
Spoiler w/brake light, Chrome Trim, Trunk,Side bags,12 Volt Power outlet,
Garmin lll GPS w/power cord, MP3 Player connects to bike sound system, Shoei
Full Face Helmet w/mic-headset, Bike Cover, Custom fitted Honda bags (3),
Optimate charger-battery pre-wired, Warranty to 7/26/07,Mint condition, 5000
miles, PRICE REDUCED: $14,500 Jack
Olsen (817)329-3903, Colleyville, Texas 76034
'91 Honda ST1100 -
black - 53,700 miles...a well-cared for machine with all service records. Michelin tires
with approx 2K miles left. Detachable Nonfango travel trunk; Eclipse tank bag;
full bike cover; security lock; Hondaline pannier liners; Honda service manual
& Haynes manual; flat repair kit; Hippo Hands for cold weather riding;
Ventura headlight cover; Saeng windshield edging; throttle lock; Hondaline
scuff panels. Price - $4,000 OBO. Creative Riderwear vented leather jacket with
snap-in liner and nylon outer shell wind breaker - $125.00, Creative Riderwear vented
leather touring pants - $75.00, Arai full-face Quantam-E white helmet - size
M(7 - 71/2); like new condition, always worn with a Silkie inner lining -
$250.00, Eclipse Electric vest - $50.00 Contact Ed Carter at 803/781-4293or danalsawyer@yahoo.com
Update on STAR ‘05
The Indiana
Squadron will roll out the carpet in Lexington Kentucky as HSTA riders meet
from all over the country for STAR 05. Mark your calendars for June 19th-22nd and plan on
attending what promises to be an exciting event. Riders will be treated to
miles of scenic byways to ride and enjoy. Routes include pristine pavement with sharp turns and steep climbs. The vistas are breathtaking, taking riders
past Historic Civil War battlegrounds, some of the finest horse farms in the
world, through rolling hills, rivers and streams. National Geographicsays the Lexington area is one of “Americas Most Spectacular Drives” and was
also named one of “America’s Most Scenic Byways”.
Kentucky is
also blessed with several covered bridges. For more information on these bridges check out the web at: http://www.hultgren.org/things/bridges/index.htm.
The Holiday
Inn North Lexington will serve as Inn keepers for the event. Centrally located
at the intersection of I-75/I-64 and Newtown Pike (exit 115), the Holiday Inn
Lexington North is central to everywhere you would want to be in the Bluegrass.
Rooms have been reserved for HSTA members for the flat rate of $67.95 a room
per night. Some of the amenities include
a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, shuffle board, ping pong, state of the
art virtual reality electronic game room, outdoor sand volleyball and indoor
basketball. Camping is also available on site, for both tents and RV’s, however
all RV hook-up sites have been reserved.
Some
other highlights of the event include: Guest speaker: Ron Ayers
Ron's
motorcycle touring experience includes extensive trips through North America,
South America and Africa. Two books about his long distance and endurance
riding experiences have become Whitehorse Press best sellers. His third book is
now available from Whitehorse Press, Going
the Extra Mile: Insider Tips for Long-Distance Motorcycling and Endurance
Rallies. Please check out the new “Star Review” for an interview
with this amazing author/motorcyclist. More information including several
pictures of Ron’s many adventures can be found at: www.ronayres.com
The
Lunch Ride: Blue
Licks Battlefield State Resort
Blue Licks
Battlefield State Resort commemorates more than one era of history! Salt
springs at Blue Licks attracted prehistoric mammoths and formed a center of
Indian life, then later proved important to frontiersmen like Daniel Boone, who
was captured here by Indians while operating the saltworks. During the 19th
century, the mineral springs were a popular health resort. But Blue Licks is
most renowned as the site of the last battle of the Revolutionary War in
Kentucky. In 1782, Kentuckians engaged Indians and British soldiers near the
Licking River. For more information
check the web: http://parks.ky.gov/bluelick.htm
For more information on STAR 05 or to get a copy of the registration form check out the HSTA web site at www.ridehsta.com.
I got some neat photos from Texas HSTA’er Dave Gorham I thought I would share from the Copper Canyon adventure that took place right after this year’s successful Ride the Rio. Check next month’s Texas Newsletter and STAReview for ride reports on these two wonderful events. To better view these color photos, be sure to check them out at our revamped Texas HSTA web site, www.txhsta.com.