F.X.Thunder Harley Owners Group

FX THUNDER H.O.G.® HAPPENINGS

FX THUNDER FUND RAISER BASKET

Raffle Basket Update: So far we have sold about $140, If you have tickets please bring them to the next meeting. Tickets are $1.00 each with drawing at the FXCH-D Biketember Fest 9/26/26

New Members / Renewed Members / 70 Members

We have 1 new member. Let's welcome Raymond Soules from Oswego

CLUB RIDES PLANNED

• Aug 30th Sunday: Casino Ride: Depending on if we have members from the south going it's between 65 - 85 miles each way / Ride to Turning Stone Casino, spend a few hours to gamble, lunch or shop, what ever you want to do (Members in the north meet at 9:30am Sunoco Gas Station w/ KSU at 10:00am) Members from the south we will meet you in Central Square at the Byrne Dairy gas station at 11:00am Don't forget to check out FX Caprara Harley Davidson of Adams Center Happenings for Event below ↓

Open Discussion

• Dan Sturtz brought up The Finger Lakes Bike Rally Aug 27-29/2026 – Some of the members are planning to stop and check it out on a Saturday for the day. We will post more on that in the group chat. For more info check it out by CLICKING HERE
• Daryl Sapoff is doing a Let’s Ride Challenge Ride for Wounded Warrior Project on 8/29/2026. Starting from FX Caprara H-D at 10:00am. It a free Ride about 91 miles. For more info check it out by CLICKING HERE

Rescheduling Overnight Ride to Hancock NY - September 18-20, 2026

Since the last trip was cancelled due to weather our Assistant Director Dan has planned to reschedule a ride to Hancock, NY on September 18-20, 2026. 2 nights, about 220 each way, will be arriving about 2-3pm, Hotels are listed below with prices and phone numbers and are all right in Hancock, NY:

Green Acres Retreat is $150 per night, for reservation call 607-463-9737
Timberline Motel is $100 per night, for reservations call 607-467-2042
Upper Delaware Inn is $200 per night, for reservation call 607-637-1600

Trip information: Meet at FX Caprara H-D on Friday, September 18th at 8:30am with KSU at 9am. Approximately 220 miles to Hancock. Next day Saturday, September 19th we will meet up at Mcdonalds at 8:30am with KSU at 9am. We will ride about 150-200 miles with stops at Hawks Nest, Woodstock Bethel Woods and Roscoe diner. On Sunday, September 20th we will meet up at McDonalds again at 8:30am with KSU at 9am to head home. This will be a closed ride for members only. Any questions please reach out to our Assistent Director Dan F. at our monthly meeting or let me know.

2026 Let's Ride Challenge

Registration has begun for the Let's Ride Challenge. Stop in to FX Caprara H-D to get your first mileage reading. We also have the QR Codes available at our meetings so you can easily log your miles each month. Good Luck

FX Thunder 15 for 26 Challenge

FX Thunder H.O.G. has picked 17 destinations around NY and is challenging you to get at least 15 to complete the challenge. Ride to any or all destinations and get a picture of the destination with your bike along with either the 2026 Membership Guide Cover (See Sample) or the 2026 Harley-Davidson Enjoy the Ride Booklet Cover (See Sample).

Challenge sheets are available at our meetings and also for printing right here on our website. Click the (Reference Map) link below. They are detailed with QR codes for the H-D app map with a starting point of FX Caprara H-D of Adams Center, plus GPS, and also an address if you want to create your own directions, There are also pictures of the location and county they are in. All the maps created with the QR codes on the H-D app are of backroads. NO HIGHWAYS! If you would like to try this and need more information, please come to one of our meeting.

Click any destination link below for Google Maps directions. (Reference Map)
All the destinations below are links for Google Maps. Just click on a destination and it will open Google Maps so you can get directions from your location.

Challenge rules are simple: Just snap a picture of the challenge destination of which will be a Post Office, Fire Dept or in some cases a Library of the NYS cities, towns, villages with international Country names to complete the challenge. You will need at least 15 to qualify to complete the challenge. Picture must have your bike & 2026 Benefits Guide Cover or the 2026 Harley Davidson Enjoy the Ride Booklet Cover in the picture. Both these books you have received in the mail. We have also provided links for both of these booklet covers for printing. Members who have member passengers who also want to complete the challenge please snap picture of yourself's in the picture along with the bike and one of the booklets. This will be throughout NYS. Once you snap the picture please submit it through the What’s App FX Thunder H.O.G. Group Chat. Anybody who completes 15 will get a patch to commemorate your accomplishment for your vest.

FX Thunder 15 for 26 Challenge Update: We have 14 Participates, There are 2 1/2 months left as of 7/31/26, 2 completed & 4 just about completed. We have decided on a patch design and will have Bradley’s Military Surplus create it. You can see the patch above. We paid $30 to digitize it which is the first step to get pricing

New Chrome Reconition Program for H.O.G. Chapters

H.O.G. has start a program to recognition chapters who go above and beyond to give their members the best experience possible. There is a booklet with guide lines and criteria that must be followed to qualify. We have discussed it to see if we can complete all the step required to qualify. It's a lot to explain here so here is a link to the booklet. We will further discuss this at meeting and try to complete all the tasks required. CLICK HERE to read all about it.

CLUB ROCKER BACK PATCHES & EAGLE PATCHES

At the counter in stock are large & small eagle patches & FX Thunder top rockers. Ask the girls at the counter about them.

Ride 365 15 for 26 & NATIONAL H.O.G.® RALLIES

2026 Ride 365 15 for 26

For more information, or if you're thinking or planning on riding to one or more of the destinations, you can go to H.O.G.'s website by CLICKING HERE
To read the 2026 Benefits Guide Book CLICKING HERE

• O.K. Corral
• Route 66 – End of the Trail
• Nation’s Smallest Post Office
• Gemini Giant
• Bridge of Flowers
• Jolly Green Giant Statue
• Uranus, Mo Town Center
• Wright Brothers National Memorial

• Big Muskie Bucket
• Blue Whale of Catoosa
• Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
• Cadillac Ranch
• Iwo Jima Marine Memorial
• Wisconsin’s Dragon
• Leavenworth, WA

2026 Global Touring & Regional H.O.G. Rallies

The 2026 Global H.O.G.® Rallies are where you'll meet fellow members from all over the world. H.O.G. rallies typically take place during prime riding season, so you can easily choose an event that suits your schedule or your appetite for adventure. H.O.G. events are about the ride there, the ride home, and everything in between.

For more information, or if you're thinking or planning on attending one of the rallies, you can go to H.O.G.'s website by CLICKING HERE

2026 H.O.G. Touring Rallies: • 10 State H.O.G. Touring Rally, Lakeville, MN to Bossier City, LA, August 17-22
• Tour of Valor H.O.G. Touring Rally – Mobile, AL to Madison, WI, TBD
• Route 66 West H.O.G. Touring Rally, Amarillo, TX to Marina Del Ray, CA, September 22-28
• Ride Home H.O.G. Touring Rally, Hickory, NC to H-D Museum, Milwaukee, WI, October 14-19

2026 H.O.G. Regional Rallies: • H.O.G. National Rally, Branson, MO, September 9-12

FX CAPRARA H-D OF ADAMS CENTER HAPPENINGS