Preston Juvenal

13219 Blossomheath Lane

Dallas, TX 75240

pjuivenal@txhsta.com

Honda Sport Touring Association

July 2006 TexasNewsletter

www.txhsta.com

 

                       

NORTH TEXAS DIRECTOR DIALOGUE – Preston Juvenal

Well we skipped our June newsletter so we could really have something to write about after STAR. You want my report? IT WAS FANTASTIC !!! Spending a week in Colorado on a motorcycle (any motorcycle) is heaven on earth, period. I spent 5 days with family and friends rolling next to rivers, cliffs all with views that stagger the citified dude’s imagination…

Mr. Lynn Weas, the Christie Lodge and the all the Volunteers did a terrific job of organizing the event with great evening seminars and lots to do throughout the week. I think the final head count was close to 400 registered attendees. 

STAR always brings out the best of HSTA, the people, the riding, the atmosphere and camaraderie are all second to none. And, it always reminds me how much I enjoy the people I have met in this club and all that HSTA has to offer riders like you and me. Sitting in the State Directors meeting, the subject of  recruiting “younger” riders always comes up. The average age in this club is 45 for gosh sakes. But as I looked around STAR I noted a seasoned group of riders with little to prove to anyone. Guess that’s another benefit, I learn a lot by hanging with guys that are serious about safety and “The Pace.”

Another point that struck me was that our Executive Committee has developed a benefits program that is world class and if you avail yourself of just a fraction, you’ll find your annual fee covered and then some. Look in your Blue Book, probably the most underutilized directory on the planet.

So you might ask,where is STAR next year?  How about Asheville, North Carolina, ya’ll… right in the heart of the mountains and just a jump from the famed (infamous?) Deal’s Gap and the Cherohola Skyway. This is some of the best riding in that part of the world. I’m already making plans… back to Coloradojust a minute….if you’re still with me, the pictures are worth it.

Keep an eye out for our local rides, we’ll see ya out there. Preston


STAR ’06 Picture Links

Behalf Of Harry Hemstreet, HSTA Colorado State Director
http://hemstreet.smugmug.com/gallery/1605368

Denise Dickenson, Oklahoma HSTA http://members.cox.net/okhsta/
State Director and Webmaster
Here are a few that I took while playing in those great mountains.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/myhawk96/album?.dir=/fe43&.src=ph&.tok=phfOCFFBL3lgU2tW

 Preston’s pictures from STAR ’06 (Apologize upfront for lack of description)

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pjonbike/album?.dir=a19e&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

And something here that I just had to send you, man THIS IS COOL….

 

You history buffs will like these photos taken at the Legends of the
Motorcycle show in Calif.
 
http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5959
 

 

 

Team OGRE

TexasWorld Speedway

8-Hour Endurance Race

 

           

 

Left to right: Jon Whitfill, Randy Martin, Tom Anderson, Glenn Bradshaw.  The #34 SV650R Team OGRE Race Team

 

Annually, the Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) hosts an 8-hour endurance race.  The Club’s endurance series is generally touted as “the best in the country”, and has produced some really big names in motorcycle racing (Spencer, Schwantz, Edwards, Hayden, Spies, etc).  Team OGRE (Old Guys Racing) competed and won the Formula 2 class for this second round of the CMRA Endurance Series. 

 

            Texas World Speedway, a former NASCAR oval track with a 2.9 mile infield course is located in College Station TX, and is known for being a practice track for factory race teams getting ready for Daytona.  The infield course incorporates part of the banked oval as the front straight, and promotes very high speeds for everything from the Suzuki SV650, to the potent GSXR1000.  All on the track at the same time! Every year, the CMRA holds 2-3 races there, including the 8 hour endurance race. 

 

            Team OGRE consists of Randy Martin, Glenn Bradshaw, LouisRienartz, Tom Anderson, and Travis Peirce, and they race a 2001 SV 650R on Bridgestone tires. A “fast lap” for an SV in at this track is around 1:54, with most in that class averaging around 2 minutes. 

 

            In the race on April 21st, Randy, Glenn and Tom shared racing duties for the race, with a new affiliation to Amsoil and Tim Vipond as a new sponsor.  Amsoil10w-40 Motorcycle Oil was changed in to the engine prior to the race, as well as using many Amsoil products like chain lube and “Miracle Wash”. 

 

            Glenn got out to a great start, coming from 30thplace overall in the original grid, and 6th in class.  After the 3rd lap, Glenn had the team up to 3rd in class and about 15th overall! Glenn also held the “fast lap” for the team with a 1:56.479.  Randy and Tom held the position during their stints on the track, as well as passing many of the teams that were in 4th- 8th places, putting a big gap on the teams chasing the top three.  Team OGRE chased last year’s class Champions (Fireball Racing out of College Station) and the class Champions from several previous years, FaltlessRacing (Garland TX), staying within 6 minutes (about 3-4 laps) for the majority of the race. 

 

            Pit stops are a strong point for Team OGRE, usually spending 5-15 seconds in the pits during rider changes and fueling! Obviously, fast, consistent lap times by all three racers, coupled with awesome pit stops, no mistakes, and one set of tires (yes, one set for the whole race) made a difference.  In the 5th hour, Team OGRE had moved in to 2nd place in class, behind Fireball who lead by 4 laps over OGRE.  Faltless Racing had a minor crash that put them 11 or so laps behind OGRE before they could get back on the track in 3rdplace in class.  Glenn was out during that position gain, and when Randy went out after him, the team began to set strategy for the remainder of the race. Ultimately, the strategy that had worked so well during first 5 hours was what they would stick to.  Don’t make mistakes, keep consistent lap times, stay fast in the pits, and start to conserve the tires.

 

            Just prior to the 7th hour, Fireball had a catastrophic engine failure that ended their race.  Only being 4 laps down, Team OGRE quickly made up the deficit and took 1st place in class.  Randy Martin finished the race, leading the last 45 minutes and 11 laps ahead of 2nd place in class Faltless Racing. 

 

            Team OGRE Racing would certainly like to recognize those that made this race such a success! Chris Martin (Randy’s wife), Linda Bradshaw (Glenn’s wife), Jon Whitfill(pit crew), Cycle Center of Denton, Bridgestone Tires (awesome tires lasting for 7 hours and 45 minutes at race pace!), Tim Vipondand Amsoil (awesome products!), Pit Bull stands, Chickenhawk tire warmers, and M4 Exhaust!

 

 

 New Member Welcome- Please welcomethese new HSTA members.  Give ‘em a call and invite them for coffee or a ride!

 

  • 1964 Bill Sanns, San Antonio, bill_sans@yahoo.com, 2003 Yamaha R1
  • Keith Jasiecki, Dallas, kjasiechi1@aol.com,
  • 1972 Randy Wallingford, Longview, 903-918-4585, GSXR1000R5, CRF50F4
  • 1971 James Johnson, Hallsville, 903-918-7088, CBR1000RR
  • 1967 Daniel P Cuncavage, Houston, 713-446-4714, Z1000, CRF150, XR650R
  • 1954 Curt Doucet, The Woodlands, 281-620-9511, Concours, Vegas
  • 1946 Larry E Davis, Spring, 281-353-6982, K1200RS, DR350S
  • Jamie Shi, Midland, 432-686-7586
  • 1969 Judd Emerson, 817-453-3360, GSXR
  • 1984 Mathew Clift, 214-454-1754, GSXR600
  • 1950 Mike Huss, 281-482-9793, ST1100
  • 1958 Lee Gildon, 210-467-9053, R64

 

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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 if it’s MC related in some way. Please email either tvipond@houston.rr.comorpjuvenal@comcast.net with any information you would like to have put in this newsletter. 

 

Upcoming HSTA Rallies

Denise Dickerson does such a nice job, why reinvent the wheel, here’s the list…

http://members.cox.net/okhsta/2006_tentative_hsta_national_eve.htm

 

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 8:30on every Saturday and Sunday. This is aS-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 8 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 remnants of "Bob's Breakfast Club" still meet fairly regularly at Starbucks, Louetta Rd. @ Kuykendahl in far NW Houston on Sunday mornings between 8am & 9am, weather permitting, and meeting a little earlier now that the weather is heating up.

 

A typical ride takes us on mostly back roads North to Montgomery, along SH149 thru the Sam Houston National Forest to Richards, possibly thru Anderson on to Carlos via FM3090 (famous in these parts) and lunch at either the Yankee Tavern in Carlos or a lunch/brunch back in Montgomery at King's Cafe after riding back thru Anderson and Richards.  We ride at a moderately brisk rate and always have full protective gear.

 

The last Wednesday of the month the HSTA travels 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 toLynn Sherrill (South Texas email coordinator) for keeping all there informed. South Texasmemberswho 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 Texasarea?

Sunday Rides- Charlie Wood and Wilbert Simpson lead a typically brisk paced 300 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, but are known to explore new roads. We always find a good place to eat. Best way to know when and where: get on Charlie’s email list charlie-wood@sbcglobal.net 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 –  Jim Poulos, Jamo1935@aol.com coordinates Saturday Rides from the DFW Metroplex area. Watch your email for notification…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classifieds and Local Member Opportunities

 

We’ve sold all kinds of MC stuff for HSTA members all over the US, send us your ad!

 

For Sale: 2000 BMW K1200LTC.  135,000 miles with 2.5 years left on transferable unlimited mileage warranty. At least one has gone 300,000 miles. Average condition. New transmission, rear tire. Canyon Red. ABS does not work.  $6,000 Tim Vipond 281-565-0580 tvipond@houston.rr.com.  Liked it so much I got a 2006!

 

For Sale: I disassembled a 1997 ST1100, red, and used it in an experimental bike.  I some all of the plastic and some sub assemblies for sale. Donald Conley, Amarillo, Texas 806 376 5853, 622 2311.  email at djconley@arn.net

 

Double your OEM oil change mileage interval with AMSOIL 100% synthetic motorcycle oil!  10W40 #AMF-QT is $6.60 a quart.  20W50 #AMV-QT is $7.35 a quart.  75W90 synthetic gear lube for shaft drives #TGR-QT is $10.20 a quart. Or with $10 membership get 20-30% off these and all other AMSOIL items.  Plus tax and shipping. To order, visit my website at www.lubedealer.com/TimVipond . Your bike should run cooler, get better gas mileage, shift better and last longer!

 


  

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dan Clark Safety Program

 Want to upgrade your helmet? Time for some better riding gear? Taking a M.S.F. or State approved rider education course? The “Dan Clark Safety Fund” may be able to off set some of the cost of these safety items.

The Dan Clark Safety Program

Will reimburse 20 members 50% of the cost of safety equipment and training, up to $100 each item, this year. All you need to do to be eligible for the drawing is send a dated copy of your receipts to:

HSTA V.P.

731 Holbrook Ave. 

Lebanon, Ohio 45036-1647

Drawing will be held on January 15, 2007

The 20 winners will be announced at STAR~07

You don’t need to be present to win.


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