Riding RULES

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Riding RULES of the CLUB



   1. Ride in a Precise Formation as road conditions permit.



   2. Execute Signs and Turns Properly



   3. Do Not Fool Around (horse play) when riding with the 

      group. Any member observing another member fooling 

      around when in formation should discuss it with that 

      member and attempt to clear up the situation. If

      it should persist, bring it to the attention of the 

      Road Captain or one of his Assistants.



   4. The Road Captain shall have the unchallenged right to 

      terminate a members participation in a given ride or 

      event for the clubs safety or image. Upon request of 

      the Road Captain, President may suspend the member pending 

      the lodging of official charges against the member.



   5. Riding Positions:

      a) While on any run, the Road Captain or his assistant 

         will ride in front. The President may ride alongside 

         or just behind the Captain depending on the formation 

         in use. In the absence of the Road Captain and the 

         assistants, whoever the Captain appoints will ride point.

      b) The assistant Road Captain will ride at the rear unless

         otherwise decided by the Captain. The assistant 

         Captain will be responsible for holding a lane open 

         while making a lane change. He will also assist

         any member who may break down or fall behind. The 

         Captains will operate as a team and watch for problems 

         within the group. Watching for all signals and seeing 

         the need for changes are major parts of the assistant

         road Captain's job.

      c) Line up for a ride as follows: Road Captain, President, 

         full color wearing members, followed by the Sgt. at Arms, 

         then by prospective members, non-members and bringing 

         up the rear the assistant Road Captains and the Tail Gunner.

         Once you are in position keep it for the remainder of the ride.

      d) The Road Captain will give instructions to all riders prior

         to the start of a ride. This will include, if known, the name,

         address, and phone number of the destination. When you 

         arrive at the destination point, check in with the Road Captain.

      e) Each member shall make it his business to know the route to

         be taken.



   6. Use Common Sense At All Times:

      a.) Anticipate your next move and those of the group.

      b.) We are all aware of the proper safety procedures and the need

          for them. Let us exercise caution at all times and obey 

          all traffic regulations.

      c.) With regard to remaining alert, as one of a group, you must

          remember that the Road Captain from time to time will be

          giving a hand signal to execute a maneuver (pass slow 

          moving vehicle, make a turn,etc.) He will be taking into

          consideration the size of the group and the distance

          necessary to get the club from one lane to another safely. 

          Each members assistance in executing the maneuver safely

          and smoothly will be of great assistance.

      d.) The rear Road Captain's will help the group by getting out

          into the lane following the forward Captain's signal.

          By doing this he will help secure the chance to execute 

          the maneuver freely and safely.Stay in position during 

          any lane change or direction maneuver.



   7. Leaving the Group

      If stopped, let your intentions be known to the Road Captain or

 his assistants. The convoy will be pulled into the nearest and safest

 rest area and the Captains and/or members he designates will return to

 the stopped rider. After ascertaining the problem, the Captain will then

 decide to get the group on its way as soon as possible and make

 arrangements to have the stopped rider and his bike taken care of.



   8. Gas Stops

      Get to know your machine's cruising capacity with regard to gas.

      Running out of gas or making gas stops with large groups is time

      consuming. Therefore everyone will arrive for the rides with a   

      full tank of gas and will top off their tank at every gas 

      stop, no matter how small the amount. This will avoid staggered

      gas stops and possibly save time.



   9. Bike Maintenance

      Maintain it carefully, this is considered a must. Because one

      failed to check for loose wires, shorts, dead batteries, worn

      tires, or worn chains/belts, this can take away from the 

      pleasure of the club ride. Bike maintenance will be the 

      responsibility of each member. Bring necessary tools and 

      parts for your machine.



  10. Wearing Apparel

      On all club rides each member MUST wear the international club

      colors. He should also wear the proper clothing when riding.



Strict adherence to these guidelines will provide for a long,

 successful and safe riding season.