Just 23 known bikes still exist of this model. To read more, click on the following link: http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/harley-davidson.aspx
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
1977 Harley-Davidson Confederate Edition
Just 23 known bikes still exist of this model. To read more, click on the following link: http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/harley-davidson.aspx
Monday, May 25, 2009
Ski to Sea...Mt. Baker Chapter Harley Owners Group volunteers
This is just a sampling of pictures from team #1 who volunteered to hand out water to the runners during Ski to Sea on May 24th. Check out the Mt. Baker Chapter website for more pictures of team #1 and team #2 who volunteered to help with the mountain bike leg of the race that began at Hovander Homestead Park.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Sara Catey...Sehome High School, Bellingham WA - Scholarship Award Winner
Sara Catey was the first of three graduating seniors from Whatcom County Schools to rceive a Mt. Baker Chapter Harley Owners Group annual scholarship this year.
Our chapter members were met in the parking lot with Sara and her parents. They were enthusiastic and thankful to the chapter. IT was a pleasure to attend this ceremony and have our chapter members so well received.
We wish the best to Sara as she continues her education and to her Uncle Al for owning a Harley, sharing his experiences, and helping Sara win her scholarship.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Darrington Ride...5-16-2008
The sun was shinning and we had 21 bikes with 4 up as Bill Rodgers led us on a glorious ride through the countryside to Darrington for lunch.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Harley-Davidson...pictures
Click on this link: http://harley-davidson.oldcarandtruckpictures.com/
This site contains pictures of some early Harley's and those who rode them.
This site contains pictures of some early Harley's and those who rode them.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
California Considers Requiring Motorcycles Smog Checks
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-smog-motorcycles5-2009may05,0,6008850.story
Read about the California laws that will require smog checks and catalytic converts if passed.
Proponents say every effort will help in the air pollution and climate change fight. Foes say it would be an infringement on bikers' rights.
Read about the California laws that will require smog checks and catalytic converts if passed.
Proponents say every effort will help in the air pollution and climate change fight. Foes say it would be an infringement on bikers' rights.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
BTC's hands-on Experience A Plus for Returning Student
The following article was in the Bellingham Herald today, Sunday May 3rd, about chapter safety officer Mike Gilbert.
HEIDI SCHILLER - FOR THE BELLINGHAM HERALD
Michael Gilbert, 53, Bellingham, since 1998
When times are tough, and companies are laying workers off, showing the initiative to improve your skills and gain new ones can greatly increase your value to a company, as well as offer opportunities to advance.
Where he works: Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc. (MRBI), in Blain
For how long: Since 2000
His background: Gilbert started working for MRBI in 2000 as a broadcast engineer. After helping the company build its KVRI radio station in Blaine, he went back to school at Bellingham Technical College to earn an electronics degree. The two-year program made him more valuable to the company, he says. "It opened a lot of doors," he says. Gilbert went from working part time with the company to a full-time position as a regional broadcast engineer. Since completing his BTC program, he has also earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in electrical engineering through correspondence programs.
What he got out of the BTC program: Gilbert appreciated the program's opportunity for hands-on experience. He says the classes taught him to do component-level repair of electrical boards, a skill that comes in handy when companies try to save costs by repairing, rather than replacing, electrical boards. "In today's economy, you'll get the nod if you can do component level repair, versus someone who doesn't understand how to do that and will just swap things out," he says.
His advice for others: "Just do it," he says. "You'd be surprised at the opportunities out there and you have nothing to lose."
What was challenging about the program: For Gilbert, going back to school as an older adult was difficult. Getting into a study regiment and going to classes every day was something he needed to adjust to. He says communicating with younger students was also a challenge, especially when they assumed he would have more knowledge simply because he was older.
An experience that best prepared him for the program: Familiarity with electrical boards and components from his previous position at MRBI.
His career goals: "I'm there," Gilbert says. "I made my career goals."
• Know what you want out of the program based on the question, "What do I need?"
• Talk to counselors to figure out where to get more training - do you need to get a four-year degree, or can you just do it in two years?
Heidi Schiller is a Bellingham freelance writer.
To read the article on line, go to: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/localjobs/story/892820.html
HEIDI SCHILLER - FOR THE BELLINGHAM HERALD
Michael Gilbert, 53, Bellingham, since 1998
When times are tough, and companies are laying workers off, showing the initiative to improve your skills and gain new ones can greatly increase your value to a company, as well as offer opportunities to advance.
Where he works: Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc. (MRBI), in Blain
For how long: Since 2000
His background: Gilbert started working for MRBI in 2000 as a broadcast engineer. After helping the company build its KVRI radio station in Blaine, he went back to school at Bellingham Technical College to earn an electronics degree. The two-year program made him more valuable to the company, he says. "It opened a lot of doors," he says. Gilbert went from working part time with the company to a full-time position as a regional broadcast engineer. Since completing his BTC program, he has also earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in electrical engineering through correspondence programs.
What he got out of the BTC program: Gilbert appreciated the program's opportunity for hands-on experience. He says the classes taught him to do component-level repair of electrical boards, a skill that comes in handy when companies try to save costs by repairing, rather than replacing, electrical boards. "In today's economy, you'll get the nod if you can do component level repair, versus someone who doesn't understand how to do that and will just swap things out," he says.
His advice for others: "Just do it," he says. "You'd be surprised at the opportunities out there and you have nothing to lose."
What was challenging about the program: For Gilbert, going back to school as an older adult was difficult. Getting into a study regiment and going to classes every day was something he needed to adjust to. He says communicating with younger students was also a challenge, especially when they assumed he would have more knowledge simply because he was older.
An experience that best prepared him for the program: Familiarity with electrical boards and components from his previous position at MRBI.
His career goals: "I'm there," Gilbert says. "I made my career goals."
• Know what you want out of the program based on the question, "What do I need?"
• Talk to counselors to figure out where to get more training - do you need to get a four-year degree, or can you just do it in two years?
Heidi Schiller is a Bellingham freelance writer.
To read the article on line, go to: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/localjobs/story/892820.html
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