February newsletter 2015

The Palm Beach Knights Newsletter

The Knights Table

Monthly Newsletter February 2015

Greetings from your President   
Will
KFFK

The Exploding Toilet                 (not by Will)

A MAN was working on his motorcycle on his patio and his engine on the motorcycle and somehow, the motorcycle slipped into gear. The man, still holding the handlebars, was dragged through a glass patio door and along with the motorcycle dumped onto the floor inside the house. The wife, hearing the crash, ran into the dining room, and found her husband laying on the floor, cut and bleeding, the motorcycle laying next to him and the patio door shattered. The wife ran to the phone and summoned an ambulance. Because they lived on a fairly large hill, the wife went down the several flights of long steps to the street to direct the paramedics to her husband.

After the ambulance arrived and transported the husband to the hospital, the wife uprighted the motorcycle and pushed it outside. Seeing that gas had spilled on the floor, the wife obtained some papers towels, blotted up the gasoline, and threw the towels in the toilet. The husband was treated at the hospital and was released to come home.

After arriving home, he looked at the shattered patio door and the damage done to his motorcycle. He became despondent, went into the bathroom, sat on the toilet and smoked a cigarette. After finishing the cigarette, he flipped it between his legs into the toilet bowl while still seated. The wife, who was in the kitchen, heard a loud explosion and her husband screaming. She ran into the bathroom and found her husband laying on the floor. His trousers had been blown away and he was suffering burns on the buttocks, the back of his legs and his groin. The wife again ran to the phone and called for an ambulance.

The same ambulance crew was dispatched and the wife met them at the street. The paramedics loaded the husband on the stretcher and began carrying him to the street. While they were going down the stairs to the street accompanied by the wife, one of the paramedics asked the wife how the husband had burned himself. She told them and the paramedics started laughing so hard, one of them tipped the stretcher and dumped the husband out. He fell down the remaining steps and broke his arm. Now THAT is a bad day...

 Who has the COOLEST VEST ???

At this time we have NEW large patches.. If you'd like to have a club vest let me know.

NEED A SHIRT ? SEE WILL!!

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!

For more than 2 ½ years we have managed to keep our dues at a very low $15 a year. Unfortunately due to a substantial increase in the cost of the website, we are restructuring our dues and how they are paid.  It is your dues that helps keep our club running and pays for expenses you may not be aware of, such as the cost of the meet up site, decals, BBQ, Patches, club Banner and other items. We also are able to give away door prizes and gift certificates., and much more.

Starting on June 1^st.  All dues will be $20 per year. Just $5 increase.( .41 cents per month)

We are also collecting dues differently. Everyone’s dues are now due on June 1^st. This will make it a lot easier for everyone!

If you owe dues before then or join in the middle or part way into the year, your dues will be pro-rated. So If I pay my dues between 

October 1st, and January 31^st, I owe $15 and then $20 on June 1^st, from then on.

 If I pay my dues between February 1^st, and April 31^st, I owe $10 and then $20 on June 1^st from then on. 

If I pay my dues after May 1^st, just pay $20 on June 1^st from then on.

If I join between June 1st and September 30th, just pay $20 and then $20 on following June 1st from then on. 

This will only be confusing once, and then be very simple; your dues will be due on June 1^st. 

This pro-rated chart will be on the Dues and other payments page on our website.

There is a page on our website on how you can pay your dues. Just go to the tab labeled pages and then to the :

Dues and other payments page for an explanation. You can always give your dues to Will in person. Thanks for understanding the increase and the new way of doing it.  Your support is what keeps this club growing and going. 

As always if you have any questions, just contact me and I’ll try to explain. Thank you for your support.

How do I pay my Dues !!!! 
We need your support....still only $20/ year as of June 1st.

I now can take any payment with my PHONE at any ride !!!

To pay your dues or any other payments to the club, you can pay by Paypal or credit card. Or give cash or check to will!!
go to:


https://www.paypal.com/home

and send money to:

pbknightsmrc@gmail.com

Dale Goldstein

24-Feb

We have been having some really awesome rides /TIMES: and we have been very busy!!!!!!!!!!!

We had 7 different activities this month.

Benny's on the Beach February  1st

Being unable to make the Dania Beach Vintage motorcycle show, I put up a last minute ride. Since it was last I was lucky to be joined by a Knight I hadn't been able to ride with for awhile, David Rhodes. It was just a great day to catch up with David and all that has been going on with his great family.

Casa Tequila Mexican Grill February 7th

A nice cool, (OK maybe cold to start out) day to ride to a Knights favorite Mexican eatery. We had a great group that joined us on this ride and rode like a well oiled machine. 

Some how MJ met us there and arrived before we did!  Always a pretty ride on some backroads. Lake Placid is a great place to go to and we weren't disappointed this time. We even got to stop for some fresh fruit on the way home. Gunner as always did an awesome job tail gunning. 

Skip Commagere said "Great ride with the best folks. Sitting in my recliner with a single malt. The perfect end to today. Will did a great job leading. Thanks all. Good to see Lauren and MJ back in the pack."

Treasure Coast Bike Fest  February 8th

This was a 2nd event for the weekend. Greenies took the lead and had a good crew that went with him. We got to welcome a new Knight" mkeevo on this ride...welcome!!  Also it was good to see Simbo back and a big thanks for riding as tail gunner. 

Marc said" Great job Greenies! Glad to see the Knights. Looking forward to the next ride I can make. Got my vest, now I've just got to get Will to sew for me! "

Alabama Jacks..  February 15 · 9:00 AM

A really cold start quickly turned into one of the best weather rides of the year. We all were a little worried when temp took an all time low, but the sun came out and made it a comfortable ride for all. After a scenic ride on 27, we picked up MJ at Cafe 27. 

 We then headed to the Keys. Even though the ride can make for a long day, it is well worth the effort. Alabama Jacks is just such a great place with big amounts of great food and some very unusual people. The ride home was all highway and we made really good time, I think that everyone got home before dark. Congrats to Marc and Dale getting on their vests. 

Dale Goldstein said" One of the best rides yet. Terrific to have my Knights vest, thanks Will. The frost quickly came off the pumpkin as we headed west then south to biker madness. What a great stop. Then on to Alabama Jacks, a fun scene with beautiful sun, boats, bikes, babes, and live music with ancient square dancers in costume turning round and round. I did not realize my vest had a top-secret pocket where my wallet evaded (my) detection, but thanks to a swarm of Knights and Marc with a credit card swipe to gas me up and bail me out all was righted in short order. Thanks Marc. Thanks Knights. I enjoy the long rides and different places we discover. Great group of Knights and Lady’s."

officer's meeting  ..February  20th

Contrary to popular beliefs, this club doesn't just happen. As one officer said "I know it's sometimes seems like people think we just all meet at a gas station and then go for a ride". Well nothing could be further from the truth. We meet and discuss everything to do with our club. From ride planning to dues to member's concerns. With no other members there, we still took 3 hours to get through it all. I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the other officers( Echoes, Kris, Greenies, Gunner, and The Green-T himself...Keith, who give of themselves to see that we are all safe and having fun!! Knights next time you're on a ride it sure would be nice if you went over to one of them and told them that you appreciate them.

will said"Great meeting!! Thank you all."

Iron & Clematis 2 Vintage Motorcycle Festival  February  21st

A yearly event that the Knights are invited to by our favorite mechanic Jim Parrsh. We started the day with a winter ride along the beach to go to lunch. Our first thought was to stop at Benny's on the Beach, but after finding a long wait and no room, we headed to Mulligan's. I thought the food was great! After lunch some of the Knights had to leave and the rest of us made our way to the show. Man, what a show it was! The vintage bikes are always fun to see, but the cage of DEATH was just unbelievable!! It is indescribable to see not 1, not 2, but 3 bike going 50+ miles per hour around a metal ball!! I swear you had to be there to see the look on Gunners face!! He said he couldn't watch. Unfortunately we got some rain on the way home, but not the worst.

Neal Alvanos said" Home safe & sound. Interesting ride past Palm Beach mansions. Good lunch in Lake Worth; good antique MC event. Caught a little rain, but no big deal."

BREAKFAST AT HILLARYS/ Gun Range

Well the best laid plans... the original ride to the Party under the bridge had to be canceled due to rain. The Knights are hard to keep down, so we had a quick plan B and had breakfast at Hillary's. While the restaurant got mixed reviews on food and service, the company did not! We got to welcome a new Knight Danial to his first ride/event. I have to say, the guy has nice taste in cars. Echoes and Gunner decided to brave the weather and went to the original event. I'm glad that they made it home safe after a epic soaking!!

After breakfast some of us made our way to the range to do some shooting. We are fortunate to have Rich Love as a Knight for many reasons, but one of them is that he is a trained firearms instructor. He was nice enough to give us all some pointers and we are better shooter for it. Thanks Squirrel!!

 Danial  said"thanks everybody for this nice welcome"

KFFK

Will

January 2015

The Palm Beach Knights Newsletter

The Knights Table

Monthly Newsletter January 2015

Greetings from your President   
Will
KFFK

From some research I've done!!

Motorcycle Tip - 10 Simple Motorcycle Cleaning Tips

1. try a dab of dishwashing liquid on the inside surface of your helmet visor. Rub well, til clear, it reduces fogging.
2. Avon Skin-So-Soft, any kind, even the spray-on body lotions will take off chain overspray faster than anything. DO TAKE CARE NOT TO SPRAY ON ANY PAINT. Instead, spray a clean rag, then get to work on the spokes, chain guard and under the rear fender.
3. WD-40 is a true miracle spray. Spray a clean rag with it, then wipe down the front of your bike, the headlights, leading edges of the handlebars, etc. Bugs won't stick at all. I've found WD-40 better than wax on headlights and metal.
4. Can't find any Avon products? Try a citrus based spray cleaner to get the chain gunk off. Again, don't spray the bike part, spray the rag instead.
5. Oven cleaner gets rid of boot marks on chrome exhaust pipes quite quickly. Be careful NOT to get any of the oven cleaner on any paint. You may want to mask off any painted surfaces with cardboard to ensure that the oven cleaner stays on the pipes. While wearing rubber gloves, saturate a rag with oven cleaner. Apply rag to exhaust pipe(s). Let sit for 10 minutes or so. Using a wooden spatula, gently scrape the gunk off. Repeat as necessary, finishing with a clear water rinse, and the wax of your choice.
6. Avon bubble bath is a good choice to use when cleaning your textile gear. Add a capful to a sinkful of hot water. To remove bug residue, saturate a rag with the solution, wring gently, then wipe the textile item. It removes bugs, grime around the wrist areas, and when used inside the textile item, it removes sweat and odors.
7. Have a leather jacket that's getting funky inside? Try Fabreeze. Spray lightly, hang the item so it's open. Let dry. Works like a charm!
8. Zippers being difficult? Try wiping a small dab of wax up and down the teeth.
9. Do your boot eyes tear up your laces? Find the culprit, and coat it with clear nail polish. Reapply as necessary.
10. If you have leather garments, instead of mink oil or other treatments, use lard instead. Smear the lard on with a clean rag, work it in to the seams, especially. Crank the oven up to about 300 degrees, and hang the item in front of the open oven door on a chair back or the like. A fireplace, even furnace vents work, but an open oven door is best. This works on any leather, saddlebags, chaps, jackets and gloves.

The lard on leather WORKS, if done correctly. The secret is to use the lard heavily, let it melt and be absorbed into the leather and stitching, then buff off any excess. Yes, globs of lard will become rancid, but if it's allowed to be absorbed into the leather, it's one of the very best leather conditioners available.

Many commercial products contain alcohol, which dries the leather. Some products contain silicone, which IMHO is just as damaging. Once you use silicone on anything, you have to keep using it, or it will dry out worse than before the initial application. Many commercial products are petroleum based, which alone (like Vaseline, it's great on leather) works fine, but many of the petroleum based products also contain alcohol. It's a vicious cycle!

Cleaning Bugs and Boot Marks off Exhaust Pipes

I use Blue Magic all-purpose foam cleaner available at most auto parts stores and #0000 steel wool available at paint or woodworking stores.

Note it must be "4-ought" (4 zeros) and NOT #000 or #00 or it will scratch.

Spray a little Blue Magic foam onto a piece of #0000 steel wool and rub out the bugs or boot marks. They come off almost instantly. Wipe off the excess and shine up the chrome with a quick-detailer spray or your favorite wax.

Remove Melted Rubber or Plastic from Mufflers or Chrome

To remove melted plastic or rubber from motorcycle mufflers or chrome, wet a small piece of fine steel wool with WD40 and rub over plastic. Will not scratch metal. Works very well.

A Simple Wax Tip

If you're not a wash and wax type, at least wax the leading edges of your gas tank and front fender.

Bug juice *can* be caustic to paint.

I also wax heavily around the left rear of the fuel cap and filler. If there is any overflow or expansion of fuel, that's where it's going to run.

Wax can save your paint.

DON'T USE WD-40 ON PAINT as a protectant.

Remember: Wax on paint, WD-40 on metal or glass only.

                           Who has the COOLEST VEST ???

At this time we have NEW large patches.. If you'd like to have a club vest let me know.

NEED A SHIRT ? SEE WILL!!

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!

This is just a friendly reminder asking if you could please pay your yearly dues if you haven’t already done so. We would all appreciate it very much.  It is your dues that helps keep our club running and pays for expenses you may not be aware of, such as the cost of the meet up site, decals, BBQ, Patches, club Banner and other items. Obviously this is part of what helps keeps our club together.

 The cost is only $15.00 for the year and we all get so much enjoyment from being a Knight. We try very hard to not increase dues and have been able to keep it at just $15.

 For those who have paid, we all thank you and appreciate all you do to make our club great.

           How do I pay my Dues !!!! 
We need your support....still only $15/ year

I now can take any payment with my PHONE at any ride !!!

To pay your dues or any other payments to the club, you can pay by Paypal or credit card. Or give cash or check to will!!
go to:


https://www.paypal.com/home

and send money to:

pbknightsmrc@gmail.com

Keith  "GREEN-T........................Jan 7

We have been having some really awesome rides /TIMES: and we have been very busy!!!!!!!!!!!
We had 6 different activities this month.

Shark Valley Ride  January  4th

Well it was time to head back to an area that we in Florida tend to take for granted, The Everglades!! We had the perfect day for a great longer ride into South Miami. I couldn't help but noticed that as we left Palm Beach County, the presence of sport bikes became much more prevalent. It is complicated enough to lead 10 bikes without have idiots doing wheelies in front of me. After stopping at a local restaurant across from the park, we headed into the park with the hopes of seeing some of the best wildlife in the country. We weren't disappointed!!  Alligators, birds, turtles, and more were abundant all along our walk. It was a bonus that we had some new Knights as well as veterans with us. A few Knights chose to head home after lunch, the rest of us headed back after a nice walk in the park where we got to see Vern "Damit" get up close and personal with a 7 foot gator!! OY. The ride home was long and we did get separated as we approached the highway, but everyone got back just before dark.  All in all a fine day.

  

Vern Gorham said" I didn't see 1 shark all day...but I had a great day & I got to pet 1 gator and eat some tail of another...Good Times...Dammit"

Ride to benefit Jerry parker January 11

As Knights we all know that we have a commitment to each other that goes beyond the "ride".   Our brother Jerry had the misfortune of having a serious accident that put him in a comma for more than 2 months. When I was asked by another club to see if the Knights would be willing to participate in a ride to help him out, I didn't even hesitate. I should mentioned that the Knights had already sent $150 to Jerry's donation page, but he needed us, so we were there. After speaking with Jerry I know that he would want me to tell all of you that he is very grateful not only for the $$(which helped pay his mortgage), but also for the knowledge that he has the Knights looking out for him.  

Jerry is now out of the hospital and on the long road to what we all hope will be a complete recovery. I also would like to thank all the Knights for their support of our brother. KFFK

Neal Alvanos said " Good ride for a good cause. A big thanks to the organizers. Managed to beat the rain home."

Glady's Breakfast Ride January 17

It was time for a more local ride to a place we had attempted to visit before , but were unable to. I had heard that Glady's had pretty good food and was a nice stopping point to go around the Lake.  We had a nice turn out of 12 bikes and a great day weather wise so off we went. We took the road over to 714 right after Indian town and had a nice back road ride almost all the way to Okeechobee. ( except for that dam Racoon that run in front of me!!) The scenery was great on that road, but not as great as when we got in the restaurant. I had thought that there would be a longer wait then there was, but after about 10 minutes we were seated. The server...poor thing was obviously handicapped, I doubt she has seen her feet since she was 12. Those of us who could speak to her while looking in her eyes, were able to order and got a great breakfast at a very reasonable price. The service was excellent!!

We are now FB friends. Turns out that she is a very nice young Mom who had to put up with a bunch a biker trash.... 

We then headed home by the Lake with a nice stop at the Rim. Another perfect day for the record book.... or Newsletter.  Welcome to our new Knights  Steven!!

 

Tom Justice said "Another great ride. I want 6 months of this weather! !"

Bike Parade South Fl. Fair January 22nd

I missed this event last year and was determined not do so again! I'm glad I did. The time of day made it a little hard for everyone to be there at the meetup time, but we all got in and participated in the parade. At the meetup spot both Skip and Phyllis were given their Knights vest....congratulations!!!

 Unfortunately our brother Skip was feeling ill and couldn't do the ride portion of the event, but we are all glad that he is OK and feeling better. A big thank you to Slick for looking after him , great job!! Part of the fun of doing this event is watching Echoes consume enough fair food to kill the average Knight. Last year it was reported that he had to take out a 2nd mortgage on his home to pay the tab! So this year I was anticipating a little composure, restraint, control, but NOOOOO. OK here it the report(I swear I'm not making it up)

chocolate covered bacon 

Krispy Kreme double bacon cheese burger

crawfish(minus the 1 I stole)

sausage and peppers hero

funnel cake

zeppolies 

cinnamon rolls

fire roasted corn

jumbo turkey leg

and a 2 inch thick pork chop

washed down with a Root beer vanilla float and I think a beer.

He must have eaten before he got there. 

A big, and I do mean BIG!! welcome to our newest Knight Brian, he has the makings of a great Knight!

Tommy "ECHOES " Casella Said"  I had all intentions on  bringing home the cinnamon rolls, funnel cake and zeppolies for the family but as I was walking around my stomach was talking to me and I listened.

Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show

This is one of the biggest and one of the best Vintage bike shows in the country. I look forward to it every year, except this year. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was scheduled for the same day. While I hated to missed the ride, there was no way I would not be by my wifes side. I was happy that Greenies took care of everything and everyone. It was good to see that an old friend and new Knight Alvaro join us. I heard Gunner picked a nice place for lunch...good job Gunner.





I did get to meet some future Knights! I'm always recruiting!

Neal Alvanos said "Excellent event and good lunch at Baja Cafe, Deerfield Bch, FL. Nice to meet you Alvaro; look forward to riding with you in the future."

Member of the month

Welcome back to Brother Jerry Parker

Meet the newest Knights

Vern Gorham

Steven Wynns 

Stanley Joseph

Brian 

he's the big guy!

Phyllis