BACKROADS • SEPTEMBER 2021
Page 24 our town has to offer. Bringing people to our area is the most important thing. Given all of the recent local infighting in our town it also seems needed to try and spin something positive in the community. The positive feedback from the riders and from the town people was huge.
September 2021
We have switched things up a bit for this year. The dates are Friday, Sept. 24 thru Sunday, Sept. 26, with Friday evening having registration and a motorcycle show with vendors and entertainment. Saturday’s ride will be
approx. 150 miles with lunch and scenic stops included and Sunday will have a 50-mile run, also with lunch included. These rides will provide you with a quality experience in the backwoods of Bradford and Tioga counties, starting and ending with the Armenia Mountains. Registration is open now online (tourarmeniapa.org) at $30 per day or $45 for both days. All fees will benefit local charities and a poker run will be offered by the Canton Fire Department as well. All makes are welcome, with emphasis on adventure bikes, as there will be off-road riding involved. We hope to see you in September – come for the ride, stay for the weekend. This event is funded in part by the Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency. ,
PRODUCT REVIEW
EPM WILBERS SUSPENSION WITH LDC AUTOMATIC SELF-LEVELING SYSTEM FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON FULL DRESSERS When presented an opportunity to learn more about a self-leveling suspension for Harley’s “FLH” Touring motorcycles, my reaction was one of mild skepticism. I am very familiar with the FLH series from Milwaukee’s Motor Company; I’ve owned three. Having ridden dozens of others, I knew the suspension can be the target of upgrades for many buyers. Stock suspension is tuned for comfort and offers limited travel and adjustability. Previous generations had air pressure preload adjustment for the rear shocks and newer models have a more conventional spring preload adjustment. Upgraded suspension components from the Motor company includes heavier weight fork oil, progressive wound springs and nitrogen charged rear shocks. When all is said and done, adding accessory components from the Motor Company or the aftermarket results in improved comfort, but adjustments need to be made when adding a passenger and luggage.
