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Honda Sport Touring Association

September 2007 TexasNewsletter

www.txhsta.com

Director Dialogue

So, you may ask why am I getting a hard copy newsletter, or at least I might ask that question since you haven’t seen one in more than a year. And the simple answer is that not everybody has email, believe it or not. But, I’m encouraging you to at least gain access so that you might be better informed of local events. Both North and South Texasnow have Yahoo Groups established to push information to your email, you’re encouraged to join these groups for the inside scoop….

Howdy from the rain-soaked plains of North Texas. We’re dryin’ out, but what a Summer we’ve had. And if you’re into water sports, we’re definitely back in business around here. We essentially had a year’s worth of rain in June, so I got out of town. In June I attended STAR 07 in Asheville, NCwhere it didn’t rain, quite as much. STAR O7 was simply outstanding and a terrific celebration of HSTA’s 25^thBirthday as we enjoyed four days of truly spectacular riding.

The Future Of HSTA? Son’s Mac and David and niece, Vanessa (Youngest Female Rider at STAR ‘07) STAR is a family affair for me, no way around it.

Mr. Fred Rau from Motorcycle Consumer Newsjoined us for the entire four days, rode every day and spoke at the closing banquet, a most entertaining fellow! See his review of STAR and HSTA in the September edition of MCN or download the entire article (PDF file) at either Yahoo Group below. In short, he was impressed with all he met and especially moved by HSTA’scommitment to safety as he witnessed over 40 Members pick up checks ($$) through our Dan Clark Safety Program. Folks, if you’re buying gear and not sending your receipts in to enter for the drawing, you’re burnin’ money!

It’s no secret by now that STAR 08 will be held in Kerrville, TX next April and with loads of help from our TexasWebmaster, Dave Long, we’ve already established our website with all the registration information and details. Check out the cool video introduction put together by David Gorham and Chris Page. Choon Gann posted a very useful Google map of local area attractions that you’ll find useful as well. Now here’s your head’s up, and don’t say we didn’t’ warn you; the YO Ranch Resort will likely fill quickly, we expect more attendees than it’s capacity, so make your reservations early.

In an effort to better organize our actively riding members locally, S.TX Director, Mike Johnston and I have set up 2 new Yahoo Group forums. Both North and South Texas HSTA members are invited to join the Yahoo Group forum for the respective areas. These forums will become the key focal point for members to stay in touch. We’ll push out ride notices and upcoming event information via your email and members can share riding experiences, post pictures, contact other members and generally share in the community of the Group.

You are cordially invited to join this forum, just click the link, or copy and paste.

North Texas…………. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/NoTXHSTARiders/

South Texas…………. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/STXHSTA/

Upcoming Events

Check the list below for a few more great events this year and we’ll see ya on the road. If you get this letter electronically, the titles are linked to the websites for these events.

September 14 - 16
River City Ride
Baymont Inn
Corydon, IN
Don "Moose" Parish (317) 936-5818

September 21 - 23
SE-STAR
Holiday Inn Express
Dillard, GA
(706) 746-3585
Trey Hall(615) 367-6495

October 5 - 7
Friends of Freddies XV
Roseners Inn
(800) 888-4241
Park Hills, MO
Bob LaMear (636) 938-3788

October 19 - 21
Arkansas Byway Boogie
Location TBA
Paris, AR
Mario Caruso (501) 624-3668

November 2 - 4
Texas Hill Country
Y.O. Ranch Resort
Kerrville, TX
(877) 967-3767
Ken Bowen (214) 533-6276

April 6 - 9, 2008
STAR 2008
Y.O. Ranch Resort
Kerrville, TX
Harry Hemstreet (970) 667-0460

September 12 -14
Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP
Group Buy Info
Bob LaMear (636) 938-3788

MOTOGP Fans!!! And whose not? ……Bob LaMear is putting together a special group buy for the event at The Speedway, See above. IMNSHO, if Casey Stoner rides for Ducati again, it may be foregone conclusion, SHEESH, that kid is fast!

www.SpeedTV.com

San Marino	Sun, Sep 2 4:00PM	(SDD)
San Marino	Tue, Sep 4 2:00PM
San Marino	Tue, Sep 4 4:00AM
Portugal	Sun, Sep 16 4:00PM	(SDD)
Portugal	Tue, Sep 18 4:00AM
Japan	Sun, Sep 23 6:00PM	(SDD)
Australian Grand Prix	Sun, Oct 14 6:00PM	(SDD)
Malaysian Grand Prix	Sun, Oct 21 6:00PM	(SDD)
Valencia Grand Prix	Sun, Nov 4 6:00PM	(SDD)

Other Stuff To Do...

Two big things are coming here at the same time. The Lone Star Rally in Galveston is coming November 1-4. See http://www.lonestarrally.com. One neat side note: They are running a round of the AMA Supermoto Championship here during the rally.

That same weekend is the Houstonround of The International Motorcycle show www.motorcycleshows.com. The Houstonshow is Nov 2-4. The Ft Worth show is Nov 9-11.

Harvest Classic European and Vintage Motorcycle Rally will be held on October 19 & 20 in Luckenbach, Texas.  Russell Duke, Central Texas Motorcycle Charities

PO Box 141116, Austin, TX 78714 http://www.harvestclassic.org

HSTA...TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RALLY...2007

WHAT: The Texas Hill Country Rally, an AMA sanctioned event.

RALLY DATE: November 2-4, 2007.

WHERE: Host Hotel is the Y. O. Ranch Hotel and Resort, 2033 SidneyBaker, Kerrville, TX. (Hwy 16 just south of I-10)

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Call toll free, 1-877-967-3767. Be sure to tell them you are with HSTA for the $65.00 rate per room.

RALLY REGISTRATION: Host hotel lobby as follows:
Friday, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Saturday, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
(There is no pre-registration.)

RALLY FEES: $30 for members; $25 for members of household.(Fee includes banquet.), and $20 for extra banquet tickets. New members pay rally fees and will receive a one year membership in the HSTA, a $35 value, FREE!

RIDE ITINERARY: Detailed information for all activities, routes, restaurants, etc...will be provided for you in your registration packet.

NEW MEMBER RIDE: Just in case you don't come with a friend, here's your chance to "Ride with the Moose". That would be Donald "Moose" Parrish, Indiana State Director. As they say in Delta Force..."No one left behind!"

RALLY HOST: KEN BOWEN (214-533-6276)

Deadline to order your T-shirts isSeptember 22, 2007

Member Activities

Notes from those attending the BS Rally in MO mentioned wet roads most of the rally, but minimal rain and Maximum fun!! 109 Attendees for the 10^th Anniversary of this terrific event.

Hi Ya’ll, If you made it to the 10th Anniversary of Bull Shoals, you know we saw some good friends, rode some really twisty roads, ate some good down home cookin’ and won some great prizes including new helmets and other good stuff!!! If you didn’t make it, here’s a few pics to get you signed up for next year. Ride Safely, Walt Kocal,San Antonio

More pics: http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560698714rHPhOH?start=0

Jim Poulos and crew made another venture to CO and points north the last week in August.

HWY 141 Café, great burgers, salads and a Road to Die For….

L-R: Jim Poulos, Randy and Chris Martin, Bev Bowen, Mike Thompson, Gail Bowen, Jim and Carol Buckerfield.

Labor Day Ride to East Texas- Bob Mizner organized a nice day ride to Moser’s on Lake Fork for lunch. Reckon there were 8-9 riders enjoying a great route and great weather…and great catfish and pie.

A Final Note……

Fellow Members, I have without regard to copyright or even asking permission, dragged an dropped this great article from our Neighbors next door in Louisiana. If you don’t get their newsletter, you should at least check out the STAR 07 version http://www.lahsta.com/hsta/newsletters/star07/star07issue.htm Here’s just a sample….

SWITCHBACKS>
by Lee Nangle
OK, I went to STAR.
You call this a motorcycle Rally?

What I saw: A parking lot full of Sport and Sport Touring Motorcycles, and for the most part, a bunch of rich, overweight white guys.

What I didn't see: Tits, burnouts, wet t-shirt contests, rock-n -roll bands, camping, mudwrestling, bikini contests, or tits. No tattoo artist on site, no airbrush artist, no body painting, bonfires, beer trucks, food vendors, or tits. How can you possibly have a rally without these things?
Is riding your only interest? Motorcycling is much bigger than that, it is a cultural experience for all the senses. What the HSTA needs is a serious motorcycle rally, I am hoping that the guys from Texas will see the light and include all the aspects I have mentioned in STAR 08.

Or maybe it will be left to the guys from LA to start to expand the club with energy and vitality. New life and enthusiasm is what this group needs. And you are right guys at the right time to introduce a more inclusive, well rounded motorcycling experience.
        What of the ladies of HSTA? Might they be offended by this new activity? I think the Ladies of HSTA are the most adventurous of all the members. Personally, I think a calendar would be a great Idea. " The ladies of HSTA" might be a great fund raiser.
      Also activities, such as a pajama party, and slave auction, would add flare and style to a stuffy boring meeting schedule. And with the crowning of the first ever Miss Nude HSTA, the rally would end on a very high note.
      The group just needs imagination, Hooters restaurants as food vendors, exotic dancers to help with the bike wash, Asian massages available to help riders relax after the long rides.
      Of course, attendance at rallies would skyrocket, with thousands, not hundreds of riders. And money would flow like oil from a Harley rally parking lot.
     So, what do you say? Do you want to raise the bar, and have a proper rally, or do you just want to go to the next event….and ride?

Eh, yea, I still like rid, Ed.

Attention! Attention!

2008 STAR in Texas!

Texas Hill Country is known for great scenery, great food and terrific roads to ride.

Since Texasis also known for hot summers, STAR ‘08 will be in the

SPRING! April 6 – 9, 2008.

We realize this is a big change in the STAR calendar, so we wanted to give you plenty of time to plan for the event.