Mid Week News - 04/12/2024

kiaora! HOG Auckland Chapter, welcome to the Midweek News

In your Midweek News

• Note from the MO
• HOG Picnic Registration
• Lets Ride Maramarua
• Midweek Ride Pauanui
• Bike of the Week
• Photo of the Week
• Harley-Davidson Insurance Services
• Dealership Rewards for Auckland Chapter Members
• HOG.com
• Chapter Links
• Dealership Links
• Social Media Links
• YouTube 
• NZ Blood 
• MDN - MDA
• Health Links
• The Sheriff 
• In Notices - Mangere Bridge Christmas Parade Request.
• ECH Tough as Nails 1000km
• FYI Rides 
• The Head Road Captain
• Coming Soon 

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Note from the MO

kiaora HOG whanau. Just a reminder for you to check your HOG.com subscriptions as 33 of you have now lapsed. If you have no intention of renewing, please email me or text that you will not be renewing and I will remove you from the system.

Also, there are 13 of you who have not renewed your Chapter subscription and as above, if you do not intend to renew, please email me or text and I will remove you from the system.

If I receive no replies by 20.12.24, I will remove all lapsed and expired members from HOG.com and Auckland Chapter

Merry Festive Season

Luppo, Membership Officer

HOG Christmas Picnic BBQ in the Park - Register Here

Beach, barbecue, picnic, great company and good times. Come and join HOG Auckland Chapter for a day at one of Auckland's premier Regional Parks and celebrate another great year on two wheels.

The chapter will supply sausages, hamburger patties, bread, coleslaw, bread, buns, toppings, soft drinks, water, disposable plates and cutlery.

Feel free to BYO meats, fruit, drinks, alcohol etc. There will be easy ups for shade, but you can bring any beachwear and comforts you like.

When: Sunday 15 December 
Time: 9:00am onwards
Where: Long Bay Regional Park, Site 1

It's that time of year again where we all band together and donate some grub to our furry friends. It's always a pleasure supporting Shaughan and the crew at Paw Justice. Drop in anytime between now and the New Year to offer a contribution.

Thanks in advance, from the team at North Auckland Harley-Davidson.

#pawjusticenz
#harleydavidsonmotorcycles

Auckland HOG Chapter Saturday Ride to Maramarua 07.12.24

All H.O.G. members and friends are welcome.

Depart Location: Auckland Harley-Davidson, Mt Wellington. <Click here for Map>
Destination: Red Fox Tavern, Maramarua
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Road Captain: SteveO to lead.
Note: The RCs brief takes place 10 minutes before the ride begins.
Please ensure your bike has a current WoF and Registration.
Pillions are welcome to join the ride.
Back patches and rockers are optional.
Ride safe and have fun.

Auckland HOG Midweek Ride 11.12.24

All H.O.G. members and friends welcome. Kev's Christmas Shout (lunch on Kev!) and there will also be a mystery prize draw. Ride up, roll up (not often Kev shouts) and take part in some Christmas fun.

A brief stop will be made at Z Bombay to pick up riders who wish to join the group from there. 

Depart Location: Auckland Harley-Davidson, 521 Mt Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington. <Click here for Map>
Depart Time: 10:30 am and 11:10 from Z Bombay
Road Captain: Kevin to lead
Distance: 160 kms approximately.
Note: Event end time is a guide only.
The RCs brief takes place 10 minutes before the ride begins.
Please ensure your bike has a current WoF and Registration.
Pillions are welcome to join the ride.
Back patches and rockers are optional.
Ride safe and have fun.

Bike of the Week

Photo of the Week

HARLEY-DAVIDSON INSURANCE SERVICES

*HARLEY-DAVIDSON INSURANCE SERVICES is a trading style of the Swann Insurance business division of IAG New Zealand Ltd
and policies issued under the trading style Harley-Davidson Insurance Services are issued, administered and underwritten by IAG New Zealand Limited.
Contact the Sales Teams at Auckland or North Auckland Harley-Davidson for more information or to sign up.
Key Features & Benefits
Features & Benefits: Full Cover HOG Member

•  Agreed value policy (inclusive of GST)
• 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance
• Riding apparel cover $10,000 ($5000 for rider & $5000 for pillion)
• Accommodation cover following an event up to $500.
• Drive Belts (must be sudden external cause)
• Club & Track Day cover
• Transit cover
• Up to $500 to transport the motorcycle to the nearest repairer following an accident.
• Windscreen & Lenses
• Fatal Accident cover up to $5,000.
• Medical expenses up to $500
• Cover for a replacement motorcycle, valued at less than $65,000 for 30 days from the date of purchase.
• Keys & Locks ($1,000 with a $100excess)
• Optional Named Rider cover
• $20,000,000 Third Party Liability cover
• Faultless Excess
• Flexible payment options
• Transfer of car No Claims Bonus to motorcycle up to a maximum of rating 2 (for riders over the age of 21 with a full motorcycle licence)
• Plain language Policy Wording and Proposal
• Coverage throughout New Zealand

Policy Excesses

An excess is an amount that the insured must pay in relation to a claim under the
Policy.
There are five types of excesses: -
Basic Excess
(or standard excess) is $500 (unless stated otherwise on the schedule)
Age Excess
is based on the age of the rider at the time of the accident. For riders under 25 years
of age, the age excess amount will be $500 (unless stated otherwise). The age excess
does not apply if the motorcycle is stolen.
Licence Excess
Applies to any riders with a Learner or Restricted licence on a LAMS approved
motorcycle. Excess amount $500
Theft Excess
If the motorcycle is stolen, an additional theft excess of $500 applies.
Special Excess
Is usually imposed because of, riding history, claims experience and type of
motorcycle insured. Varies from rider to rider.
N.B. These excesses are added together in the event of a claim. For theft claims, the
insured does not pay any age or licence excess.

 

Dealership Rewards for Auckland Chapter Members

Auckland & North Auckland Harley Davidson are very excited to offer the following extra financial benefits to our Auckland Chapter Members.

REWARD MILES POINTS - Double Rewards points on Genuine Parts and Accessories.

This now also includes Double Rewards on Labour!!! Rewards Points are instantly redeemable.

FYI Double Rewards Points = 10% saving.

Birthday Voucher - Double Voucher for your Birthday each year (complete the form to register).

Standard customer = $10 voucher. Auckland Chapter Member = $20 voucher.

Mothers Car/Bike Care Products - Auckland Chapter Members also receive an Automatic 10% off all Mothers Car/Bike Care Products.

Please Note: To take advantage of these benefits, you must be a current financial member of the Auckland Chapter Harley Owners Group (H.O.G)

Reminder: Harley-Davidson Insurance Services offer great benefits to all H.O.G members including a discount on the premium to be paid. More info is available from the Sales Teams at Auckland &  North Auckland Harley-Davidson.

Note: To take advantage of the Auckland & North Auckland Harley-Davidson Auckland Chapter benefits, please present your current Chapter Membership Card (available on Member Jungle).

Please be fair to the staff even if we know you.

Auckland Chapter

Waikato Chapter

East Coast Chapter

Central Districts Chapter

Wellington Chapter

Christchurch Chapter

Deep South Chapter

H.O.G.TM MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
ASSOCIATE MEMBER | $60 PER YEAR
FULL MEMBER | $95 PER YEAR
H.O.G.TM Membership Card
H.O.G.TM Rallies/Events Member Check-in
H.O.G.TM Chapters
H.O.G.TM Ladies of HarleyTM
H.O.G.TM e-Newsletter (Tailored for NZ/AUD Market)
H.O.G.TM Merchandise available from Chapters
H.O.G.TM Members Service Center
H.O.G.TM Mileage Program
H.O.G.TM Patch/Pin
Harley-Davidson MuseumTM Free Admission
H.O.G.TM ABC's of Touring Contest
EagleRider rentals and tours
Safe rider skills recognition and discounted programmes
H.O.G.TM 10, 25, 35-year member recognition
The Enthusiast Magazine
Chapter Organized Events, Rides, Social Get Togethers, Weekends away, Charity
Events, Monthly meetings,
H.O.G.TM Discount on Harley Assist
H.O.G.TM Discounted Insurance (IAG/Swann underwriters)
H.O.G.TM New Travel Portal (hotel/motel discounts)
H.O.G.TM NZ Ferry Crossing Discounts (unique to NZ)
Meeting new people and forming great relationships
Being part of the biggest brands in the world
Great Rides with other like-minded people
New Adventures to be found and roads to ride

 

 Cardwell Customs

HughbeRiding 

Bazrocks Thompsons Motorcycle Museum Palmerston North

Deanos Motorcycle Rides Coromandel Port Charles Colville Day Ride

Hurunui Coasters

 

Thank you to those members who have donated blood, your contribution has helped save 214 lives. Click on the link to learn more.

 

MDN 

 

Trevor Jenkin

National Executive Chairperson, Northern Branch Chairperson &

Calls 4 Charity Ltd Director

Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand

419 Church Street East, Penrose, Auckland 

PO Box 12063, Penrose, Auckland 1642
0800 800 337 |  021 267 4380 | Charity Number: CC31123
facebook.com/MDANationalOffice | www.mda.org.nz

The Sheriff

Reminder – Don’t forget to drop your mates in it for those little incidents, accidents and infractions. The money obtained/extorted goes to the Chapter Welfare Fund and is used to assist Chapter Members who have had the not so little incidents and accidents.

Email the sheriff sheriff@aucklandhog.org.nz

or call/text  021 959 026

“Never let any truth or facts get in the way of a good story”

Notices

Mangere Bridge Christmas Parade.

Kia ora. Just putting it out there, on 5th December I've been asked to organize some Harley riders for the Annual Mangere Bridge Christmas Parade starting at 6pm. The theme is superheroes or whatever, I'm going as a clown. Wondering if you were available or some from the hog club. No pressure mate. I had a few riders cancelled out, I need 7 bikes ladies or men. Appreciate your help.

Nama

My mobile 021 376291

East Coast Chapter HOG

F**** that's tough as, I was keen to do this ride but oh well I cant

FYI Rides 

Parakao Store 8th Annual Summer Shindig 1-2/02.25. Click on the image for Facebook details.

Kickdown 2025 - Click on the image

The Head Road Captain

What Our Chapter Can Offer You If You Are A Less Experienced Rider
 
The Auckland Chapter is here to foster members to Ride and Have Fun. We have a
number of options as listed below. We encourage all members to join in, with the caveat
that they are able to ride comfortably at the posted speed limits applicable on the ride. As
we are not licensed instructors, we cannot be there to teach how to ride, but to provide a
safe environment for all our members.
 
What we can and do offer.

In all cases, check out the event calendar on Member Jungle (MJ) for full details.
 

• Sunday morning Laid Back Coffee rides – This ride offers a shorter distance at a slower pace with riders of a similar level of experience to you. It provides an opportunity to meet possible “riding buddies“ and to experience the camaraderie that is part of our Chapter culture.
• Opportunities to find like-minded people and other riding buddies.
• Occasional Sunday brunch events - these are not so much a ride, but again an opportunity to socialise and meet other Chapter members at all levels. Also, we encourage you to come along to Chapter Nights. This is another opportunity to meet other members, find out about Chapter events and locate riding buddies.
• Pathways to obtain training and rider skills :

CRIB (Chapter Riding Information Briefing) – This short Saturday morning
session gives you the information you will need on how to ride with the Chapter. Important
protocols such as staggered formation riding and corner marking etc are explained. 
Riding Courses - Our safety officer will provide information, pathways and
links to promote riding courses such as the ACC Ride Forever programmes e.g. Pro Rider
bronze and silver courses. These courses are ideal for learning a variety of techniques to
help you not only to enjoy your riding but be safer on the road. Once you learn the skills
you can then spend time on your own (or with your riding buddies) practising them and
gaining more confidence, so that eventually you can handle one of our group rides. Chat
with other Chapter members to see what suits and be ready to ride and have fun.
 
What Level Do You Need to Reach Before Joining A Group Ride
 
Riding in a group may be a new experience for you. That is why the CRIB meeting is so
important as you will learn the way a HOG ride is organised, see the notes above. Riding
is all about confidence and we want to help instil that in our membership, and another
reason we promote the Ride Forever courses, as none of us are perfect. Please feel free
to talk to any of the Road Captains, or any other committee member if you have any
questions about group rides. We want as many riders as possible to enjoy the
camaraderie, to reach our destination safely, and then return home.
If you feel your level of ability and confidence is to a point where you want to “graduate“ to
say a Saturday afternoon ride, you need to be able to consistently keep to the legal speed
limit applicable to the various roads the ride will traverse. 
If for any reason you come on a ride and you are unable to keep up, as we only have a
certain amount of time available, the Road Captain may not be able to wait for you.
However, if that were to happen, you would always be welcome to make your way directly
to the venue at the end, at a speed you are more comfortable with. Pre-ride briefings
and/or a chat with the Road Captain/Tail End Charlie can help you understand what is
happening.
There is nothing as unpleasant or potentially dangerous than feeling you have to keep
up with others. It is important to at all times ride your own ride and not someone elses ride.
Remember to Ride and Have Fun.
Tony Horrocks (Hotrocks) - Head Road Captain

Wanted - Road Captains

If you are interested and think you have the ability and commitment it takes, or you would like to know more, please contact the Head Road Captain or see him on Chapter Nights or on our ride events.

Email: roadcaptain@aucklandhog.org.nz.