For those who don’t know me, my name is Bob Siefert, I’m the Director of Jersey Shore HOG, a dealer sponsored motorcycle club. I grew up in Carteret NJ in an era of muscle cars and Harley choppers. I first got into Harleys at the age 17 years old. My first Harley was a 1963 Flat head 45 cubic inch Harley chopper with an 8 over springer front end, hard tail frame, 3 speed suicide shiſt, peanut sportster tank, no front fender, straight pipes (no mufflers or baffles) and of course no front brake, just a drum brake on the rear wheel. SHORELINE Harley Davidson 732-229-8518 www.ShorelineHD.com Photographers Report 2 A Ride In South Jersey 3 Harley Davidson Museum Visit 5 Upcoming Ride Schedule 6 Member Services 8 Spring 2017 HOGWASH— Inside this issue: From the Director’s Chair JERSEY SHORE HOGWASH JERSEY SHORE HOG CHAPTER 3789 Not the bike but close. Spring 2017 Edition A lile bit more informaon on suicide clutch set-up: The terms "suicide clutch" (or "jockey shiſter") refer to a motorcycle foot- operated clutch and hand-shiſter to change gears found on early designs from around the turn of the 20th Century to the 1940s or 50s. You must remove one hand from the bars to change gears, or cannot put both feet on the ground while using a foot clutch to disengage the transmission. It was referred to as a "suicide clutch" because stopping the motorcycle in-gear required the rider to keep his foot on the pedal. Should you lose your balance and put the leſt foot down, the motor- cycle could lurch forward into cross traffic see example below.
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For those who don’t know me,
my name is Bob Siefert, I’m the
Director of Jersey Shore HOG, a
dealer sponsored motorcycle
club. I grew up in Carteret NJ in an era of
muscle cars and Harley choppers. I first got
into Harleys at the age 17 years old.
My first Harley was a 1963 Flat head 45 cubic
inch Harley chopper with an 8 over springer
front end, hard tail frame, 3 speed suicide
shift, peanut sportster tank, no front fender,
straight pipes (no mufflers or baffles) and of
course no front brake, just a drum brake on
the rear wheel.
SHORELINE
Harley Davidson
732-229-8518
www.ShorelineHD.com
Photographers Report 2
A Ride In South Jersey 3
Harley Davidson Museum Visit 5
Upcoming Ride Schedule 6
Member Services 8
Spring 2017 HOGWASH— Inside this issue:
From the Director’s Chair
JERSEY SHORE HOGWASH JERSEY SHORE HOG CHAPTER 3789
Not the bike but close.
Spring 2017 Edition
A little bit more information on suicide
clutch set-up:
The terms "suicide clutch" (or "jockey shifter") refer to a motorcycle foot-operated clutch and hand-shifter to change gears found on early designs from around the turn of the 20th Century to the 1940s or 50s. You must remove one hand from the bars to change gears, or cannot put both feet on the ground while using a foot clutch to disengage the transmission. It was referred to as a "suicide clutch" because stopping the motorcycle in-gear required the rider to keep his foot on the pedal. Should you lose your balance and put the left foot down, the motor-cycle could lurch forward into cross traffic see example below.
Win a $50 gift certificate from Shoreline Harley-Davidson
The rules are simple: Take a photo of your chapter Director, Bob Siefert, at the “destination” of any of our 2017 “Official” JSHOG Chapter Rides. (Only one photo of Bob per ride counts) Send the photo (along with others from the ride) to the chapter photographer (Cal Schlick) to have it posted on the “official” JSHOG website. The person with the most photos of Bob by the end of the ride season (must be posted by 12/31/17) will win. The winner will be announced at the January 2018 JSHOG chapter meeting. A tie will be decided by the person with the most “Official” JSHOG chapter ride photo postings overall. Photo of Bob must be at ride destination. Photo can be a candid but must show destination. JSHOG officers and their families are not eligible.
1) TELL A STORY…(Who, What, When, Where, How)...Take photos of people on the ride (group photo??) Take photos of what was the ride representing. Take pho-tos that show what time of year was it or what specific date. Take photos of the places visited (signs, etc.) Take photos of the various bikes on the ride.
2) SELECTIVE EDITING... Before submitting your photos, edit out the bad ones...if all the photos submitted are the good ones then no one sees the bad ones and you will appear to be a great photographer. No one has to know about the lousy shots!!
3) GET YOUR PHOTOS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE....Get them out there so every-one can enjoy them.....If they just sit in your camera or on your phone, are they any good to anyone???
Remember back in the day Harley didn’t have the massive ‘big book’ they have today, you had to go with aftermarket
parts. I remember B&D Harley on Route 1 in Rahway was the place to get your straight pipes, also called drag pipes.
They always had a huge display of every type of pipe hanging from the ceiling. My favorites were goose neck drag
pipes, the type that had a little curve at the end of the pipe.
Two other shops on Route 1 in Rahway where I always got parts were Deals and Wheels and Cycle Incorporated.
Deals And Wheels was run by Leo. The first time I met Leo was in Rahway in his garage, where he was guy to go to if
you needed a spoke wheel trued. He was so successful in that small operation that he opened a shop on Route 1
north by the White Castle. Whenever you drove down Route 1 you would always see that large mural. That was the
place to get all of your aftermarket parts, lights, seats, chrome …. he always had a great chrome exchange or he
would send your parts to Newark for chrome plating.
Then there was Cycle Incorporated on Route 1 South by the junk yards, run by Stroker Joe. They had a full machine
shop, and that was the place to get a magneto or engine work, during a time when S&S and Andrews were Kings in
performance parts, they still are. He is still in business on Route 537 in Cream Ridge NJ, right down the road from the
Jackson WAWA where we stage our rides.
These were the 3 shops in my area where I would get my parts to keep my 21 horsepower bike running.
It was a lot of fun back then—but I truly enjoy Harley Davidson of today, and I wouldn’t want to ride one of my old
bikes from yesteryear, that’s just me. To each his own.
Bob Siefert
A Days Ride In South Jersey by Paul Ciribassi
This is a nice 111 mile ride starting off on Rt. 539 in Plumstead Township. Mostly less traveled roads through southern Jersey around Fort Dix military base. Then head south through the small towns of Southampton, Tabernacle and down along the Mullica River. Enjoy the views along winding creeks and majestic cranberry bogs.
You will pass some of New Jersey boating history, mari-nas and boat manufacturers of bygone days alongside modern yards that are building some of the most mod-ern boats on the market today. Along the way you will
find many places to stop and eat, such as the Oyster Creek Inn located in Leeds Point and just up the street is the charming Smithville Inn with multiple restaurants to chose from. Travel north about ten minutes and there is Alan’s Clam Bar on Route 9 in Tuckerton. If anyone would like the GPS routes for their bike please email me and I will send it to you.
Jersey Shore HOG Membership Corner Jim Polce and Christian Portera
JER SEY S HOR E HOGW AS H
IT IS TIME TO RE-N E W Y O U R JSHOG MEMBER-SHIP FOR 2017.
Your membership can be renewed at the next JSHOG Meeting on Tuesday April 11th at Charley’s.
Remember, all Jersey Shore HOG memberships expire on December 31st of each year and must be re-newed in order to remain a mem-ber of the club.
Applications can be accessed at www.Jerseyshorehog.com under
the members tab. Just type in your information, print and sign. It’s that easy! This is the preferred method so there are no screw ups with your name or email address.
If you must handwrite your application, please use your best handwriting. Our eyes aren’t too bad, but if we can’t read the hand-writing then we may not get your email address entered correctly and you won’t get your emails. PLEASE check your National HOG memberships. If it is expir-ing within the next couple of months, please renew it. Remem-
ber, you must have an active Na-tional HOG membership in order to participate in a local chapter.
If you are not receiving your emails, please be sure to add [email protected] to your address book/safe senders list. If you still are not receiving your emails, then contact us at [email protected] and we will get the situation fixed.
To many of us, our motorcycles are treasured members of the Family, part of our personal DNA. We carry with us the joy and
memories of each riding season. So a visit to HD’s birthplace is always a special occasion.
Part of my frequent trips to Wisconsin is an annual stop by the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. It offers an opportunity
to step back in time and take in the progression of our motorcycles. It also underscores the importance HD plays in the on going
development from inception to present day advances in motor cycling.
Last months’ visit was special. H.O.G. admission is now included with our annual membership fee. Besides a fancy H.O.G. mem-
bers admission receipt, a H.O.G. silver dollar size 2017 Museum collectable pin is also offered to members. HD is serious about
admission; besides a current H.O.G. membership card, a photo ID is also required for proof of identity. If not provided, full price
admission is charged.
The attention to detail is amazing. From arrival the visitor is fully immersed in HD history of motorcycle development. The origi-
nal (serial #1) HD pedal motor bike is “enshrined” in a glass case featured in a specially designed room, basically declaring HD /
Milwaukee the birth of the American motorcycle. Moving thru several floors of presentations every HD motorcycle design ever
built, along with detailed “interactive” motor displays is featured. Also highlighted is a detailed history of board racing, along
with every gas tank color combination offered over the years. Included in the main hall is a historical riding clothing Exhibit. The
list goes on, and for sure will take several hours to explore the museum in detail.
Everyone takes something special away from a visit. For me it’s always about the paint jobs and headlamps. Since the mid
1920’s thru 1950’s the “freight train” size headlamps seem to play an important part in the front end character of each model.
My favorite is the 1936 green and cream addition. It carries a look forward into the modern day Road King Classic.
Also the H.D. Museum store offers a wide assortment of items from collectibles to vintage clothing designs and unique tee shirts
fitting all price ranges.
For sure, should you find yourself within striking distance of Milwaukee this coming season, consider taking some time to discov-
