Like the wily groundhog, Granite State BMW riders look for signs of an early start to the riding season!
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BMWRA #207 BMWMOA# 235 www.gsbmwr.org
The Newsletter of the Granite State BMW Riders
An independent club based in New Hampshire for people who are interested in
BMW motorcycles. You don’t have to own a BMW or be a resident of New
Hampshire to join us, but expect to be surrounded by people who own and enjoy
BMW motorcycles !
Like the wily groundhog, Granite State BMW riders look
for signs of an early start to the riding season!
February 2019
Granite Beemer Well, I missed sending out some comments in January. I lapsed be- cause in the distant past, when I first joined the club, newsletters were not sent out in January and it takes a while for me to catch up some- times. As it is February, that means the start of the Chinese New Year. This is the annum of the Pig, so what better time to think about riding that Hog! Having said that, the Board will be meeting in March to schedule this year’s locations to meet, greet and eat. So, stay tuned. Oh, for those of you who don’t me, I’m Vince Chase and I just became President of the Granite State BMW Riders, our good ol’ GSBMWR. I live in Winchester, NH and I have two Beemers ,,, a 1995 R100R (the last of the Airheads) and a 2004 R1200CLC (because I like to stretch out my legs on a long trip and I’ve become addicted to cruise control). Besides GSBMWR, I belong to Airheads, International BMW Riders and Chromeheads. So, here’s a pic of me with my normal R100R, just to ease the angst of them who believe that Chromeheads are those awful folks with the slightly flashed anti-Beemer Beemers and those annoying loud pipes.
Granite Beemer For those who missed attending the BASH, we had an exciting presenta- tion Jim and Bev Seipel were presented with Lifetime Membership to the Granite State BMW Riders. Jim and Bev have performed a great number of services for the club, especially putting together and bringing the food for our Annual Picnic for many years. Therefore, it was an honor for the Board to vote at the last Board Meeting that Jim and Bev should become Lifetime Members with all the privileges that go with that nomi- nation. On a national note, the BMWMOA is a holding meeting in March in Sara- toga Springs, NY for the Northeast regional clubs, particularly to discuss the interactions of the MOA with local clubs. Louise Bendix and I will be attending. Of the issues that were presented to the MOA, the one that is of high important to the GSBMWR is the rally the MOA has recently scheduled in Vermont on the same date as our Purity Spring Rally. Feedback will be coming after that meeting. As well as being President, I am also the Secretary. The Board dis- cussed putting together the Membership Directory, which will, of course, fall to the Secretary. The Membership Directory will most likely be a PDF file. So, be sure your email address is up to date as the Membership Directory should be sent out right after the membership renewals are completed at the end of June. In finale, 2018 was the 25th Anniversary of the Granite State BMW Rid- ers. The Board has been thinking about a small memento (probably wearable) for the occasion. The cost of fabrication and, also crucial, distribution is being discussed. We’ll keep you appraised of how this de- velops. But, most importantly will be the members getting back to the Secretary (even if your membership is not due for renewal in 2019) so it can be assured that the mementos are sent to the proper mailing ad- dress, if it is decided to move forward with this effort. WOW! Only 6 more weeks to Spring. So, keep that battery charged! Happy Motorrading! Vince Tales From the Roadside Late January is time for the club’s winter bash at the Red Blazer Restau- rant in Concord, NH. It was a great time to visit and talk about club ideas and riding plans for the 2019 season, share some good food, and laugh over the annual Yankee Swap!
Jim and Bev Seipel were recognized for their many years of dedication and support for the Granite State BMW Riders Club. Shown here is Jim Seipel accepting the award from Louise Bendix. The Yankee Swap always entertains, and shows a variety of gift- wrapping styles.
There was no re-appearance of the dreaded “Mr. T”, but Chris Benda illustrates that there are still surprises in store when the gang gets to- gether! Maybe he will consider camping in Tennessee? The 2019 BMWMOA rally is going to be held in Lebanon, Tennessee and it is going to take place JUNE 13-16! No word yet on who is going, but the proximity and timing makes it seem likely that we will have a number of folks riding there—and avoiding at least some of the Laconia rally crowd here in NH. BMWMOA has a special Early Bird price until February 15—register (2) adults for only $99, but you gotta hurry! http://rally.bmwmoa.org/
Granite Beemer
Notes From Cyberspace
BMW’s scooter lineup for 2019 includes an updated GT model-
http://www.mcnews.com.au/2019-bmw-c-400-gt-gran-turismo-scooter-from-bmw/
BMW superbike racer updates for the 2019 racing season:
http://www.mcnews.com.au/bmw-motorrad-worldsbk-team/
Watch them building BMW bikes in Germany:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrWA9vrxhyE
Dakar 2019 is now in the books, and a
persistent Australian rider with KTM wins
another one for the Austrian brand:
https://www.dakar.com/en/home-gallery
Jim
Pidgeon
GSBMWR #38
Mechanical Repair
Located in Manchester, NH
Servicing:
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GSBMWR Membership Form
Membership runs from 6/1 to 5/31. If you join after
January 1st, membership does not expire until the following year.
Date: _______________ New Member ________ Renewal __________
GSBMWR No.___________ Information/Address change: Yes □ No □
I want to join/renew for 1 year ($20.00) □ or 3 years ($55.00) □
Associate member for 1 year ($10.00) □ or 3 years ($30.00) □
Member’s Name: ___________________________________________
Associate’s Name: __________________________________________
Street Address: _____________________________________________
City: __________________________State: _______ Zip: ____________
Phone:____________________ E-mail: __________________________
BMWRA #____________ BMWMOA #___________ AMA#___________
Other Clubs: ________________________________________________
Year/Model Bike(s): __________________________________________
Do you want to be in the club directory? Yes __ No __
Mail completed form and check payable to GSBMWR to:
GSBMWR
PO Box 169
Winchester, NH 03470
For office use only:
Amount Rec’d: _____ Entered in DB _____ Card/decal sent _____
GSBMWR, Directors and Board
President: Vince Chase gsbmwr@outlook.com
Vice President: Jim Herrick jherrick@maytechnology.com
Treasurer: Chris Benda cjb@myfairpoint.net
Secretary: Vince Chase gsbmwr@outlook.com
Directors:
Louise Bendix: rapunzelbmw@yahoo.com
Chuck Otto: gcharlesotto@gmail.com
Harry Pendexter: harryp@roadrunner.com
Newsletter Editor: Web Master:
Mike Fugere Louise Bendix
56 Pond View Dr
Barnstead, NH 03218
rapunzelbmw@yahoo.com
mafugere@tds.net
Granite Beemer
C/O M. Fugere
56 Pond View Dr.
Barnstead, NH 03218
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