Cavalier International Magazine #17 2019 by Timo Saarno

Cavalier International

Spring 2019 The Magazine for Suzuki Cavalcade Owners. Issue 17

Cavalcade for sale. See inside for details.

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Index 1.

Picture by Bernhard Grรถtsch.

Editorial.

Cade Raids for 2019. European.

East Coast Cade Raid U.S.A.

6. Vacation Trip by Kirk Howe. 9.

Photos from 2017 USA Cade Raid.

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Last Ride of 2015 by Roger Stone.

15. Maintenance: Wiring Issues by Jay. 17. My Life With Bikes - Part 2 By James Mink 24. MotoGP Catalan 26.

Links.

27.

Cavalcade For Sale.

29.

Parts For Sale

30.

Cavalcade Trunk Mirrors For Sale

32. Tow Pac 33.

Cavalcade Gear For Sale.

Editorial Welcome to the latest edition of CAVALIER INTERNATIONAL magazine. If there is anything that you want to be published in the magazine, then send all information to: gv1400lxe@gmail.com Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to be back producing this magazine once more. When I was first diagnosed with cancer of the penis, it was like a hammer blow to Ronnie and myself. The first thought was, is it life threatening. We were told that the majority of men that had this survived but it can spread to other organs unless it was caught early. All together I had 4 operations in a year. In November we were told that I was cancer free at the moment but would have to have check ups for 5 years. The first two years there would be 4 CT scans. Two for the 2 years after and finally 1 in the last year. All free on our National Health Service. A service that is from cradle to grave for everyone no matter how rich or poor you are. The same hospitals are used by everyone. You can go private and pay for treatment but you still have to pay for the NHS. At the moment I am awaiting a hospital appointment and therefore, not sure if we will make the European Cade Raid this year. I have not rode for 3 years now, so it will be good to get back in the saddle and meet all my European friends once again. There is information on the Cade Raids in Europe and the USA in the magazine. Ride Safe And Keep It Upright. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget this is YOUR Magazine. I only put it together and to continue doing that I URGENTLY need more articles about YOUR experiences, rides, just about anything to do with motorcycles but especially the Cavalcade.

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CADE RAIDS

The 13th. European Cade Raid The place and hotel is chosen for the Cade Raid 2019. The date is from Wednesday 27th. to Sunday 30th. June, 2019. There are 10 rooms in options until December 31st. 2018 There are also camping facilities and log cabins for hire All information can be found on our Facebook site:

All information for this event can be found on the new Cavalcade Europe web site: http://saarno.com/cavalcadeeurope/ Click on Raids and then 2019. Or go to the Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/suzuki.cavalcade

East Coast Cade Raid USA 2019 East Coast Cade Raid September 15-21st You must make your own sleep arrangements as usual. I have made the following available for those who wish. Sleep Inn 304-872-4500 $72 + tax/night This is a "Choice Hotel" if you are a member. When you call to reserve your room let them know you are with the "Suzuki Cavalcade Motorcycle Group". I have held a block 15 rooms. They have truck and trailer parking available. Continental Breakfast Pets allowed (fee) Handicap rooms available Fridge in all rooms Contact me if you need information on campgrounds or other hotel accommodations. We are in the planning stage of rides and entertainment. We want a safe, relaxing and fun week. We are open to any suggestions at this point also. This is for you. All motorcycles are welcome. For more information email: ladycaderider@gmail.com

Lovelywife Melody and I left home a week ago Sunday at 11am, and rode to Herkimer, NY via secondary roads Rt 17C from Owego, NY to Rt 26 north in Endicott, to Rt 20 east at Bouckville, NY: We picked up Rt 12 north to Utica NY, then Rt 5 east to Herkimer, NY. We did some sight seeing there, then got a room for the night. (Red Carpet Inn.The room was clean, the bed was OK, and the price was pretty reasonable at $69 with my AARP discount. Not a fancy place, but not bad. Coffee maker, small fridge, in room, but no microwave. Had a very basic continental breakfast bar in the morning.)

worth it. They also have a huge fitness center available on premises at no extra charge for guests. There is a Pub on premises that served ok food, and good locally brewed beer. There is also a Perkins Restaurant attached to the property, but it was not very good on either service or quality. I was surprised at that, as Perkins is usually pretty good for a reasonably priced restaurant, if a bit limited in menu.) Just down the street is the Adirondack Coffee Roaster Company, which has EXCELLENT coffee. Also, there was a locksmith located next door to that which actually had the key blanks to make duplicate keys for the Cavalcade...they made both In the morning, we headed out to keys for a total of $10.46 including taxes, Plattsburg. We took Rt 28 north to Rt 29 so I now have a spare set for the Cade!!!) east, to Rt 29A east, to RT 10 north, to Rt 8 north (east) to Rt 9 (north/east), which Taking the routes we did avoided the we took to Rt 3 west to our hotel in interstate, and instead took the Plattsburg. (Comfort Inns and Suites, Rt secondary roads through the Adirondack 3, Plattsburg, NY...$139.00 per night with Mountains. We managed to miss most of AARP discount...close to $160 a night the rain, and only got poured on once on with taxes/fees. Microwave, fridge, and that portion of the ride, though we rode in coffee maker in room. The hotel was ok, a sprinkle/mist all day. The mountains and had an indoor pool, a mini water park were beautiful, and tarrived ihere were , a large entertainment room (arcade) lots of great views along the way. I highly which were a big hit with the grandson. recommend this area for a ride...lots of The bed was not great, but the room was quaint communities and little shops, and clean, if a bit shopworn. 10 years ago this you just cannot beat the views. Most of was a very nice hotel, but is now showing the roads are in good condition, with only its age. I think it is overpriced now, but a few rough patches. We n Plattsburg at if you are traveling with kids, it may be about 5pm, and checked into our hotel,

We took Rt 9 north to RT 11, and took that all the way across the top of NY State to Watertown. Our original plan was to take Rt 11 to Rt 37 north/west, then to follow Rt 37 along the St. Lawrence Seaway to Rt. 12, and to take Rt 12 to Alexandria Bay, NY...but it was pouring rain from the moment we left Plattsburg, and it continued to pour for the entire time we were on the road (about 5 1/2 hours all told, including lunch and gas stops), so we took the more direct route to Watertown, and grabbed a hotel there EconoLodge (about $100 per night with AARP discount.) Pretty much what you would expect from an EconoLodge...fairly clean, ok bed, but pretty bare bones over-all. Did have a basic cold breakfast and coffee included in the price. The next morning, after breakfast, and waiting for the rain to slow down, we headed up to Alexandria Bay via Rt 12, and a few local routes to see more of the area...Melody had never been there before, though I had been there several times....unfortunately, we spent most of our time getting rained on, at times very heavily, which put a bit of a damper (pun intended) on our enjoyment, and curtailed some of our sight-seeing but we still had a good time. We grabbed a late dinner at a local place (Kountry Kottege Diner on Rt 12 in Alexandria Bay...which was not good, and we will never go there again!), then got a hotel for the night. Capt Bills Lodge, Rt 12, Alexandria Bay. $113 plus taxes per night, no discount for AARP or AMA. Prices are lower out of season, but this weekend was the start of the

season for Alex Bay area, so........Anyway, a very nice room, which was just renovated (we were the first guests to stay in in it since the renovation). Not huge, but nice sized, with a GREAT bed. Small fridge, and microwave and coffee maker in room. Nice staff. A very nice diner/restaurant out front of the place (The North Star Diner), with decent food and great service at reasonable prices. The next morning, we did more sightseeing in the area...we rode up Rt 12 as far as Chippewa Bay, and spent some time there, then we took Rt 12 back south to Clayton, NY then Rt 12E to Cape Vincent...we took Rt 6 out to Tibbets Point Lighthouse (Melody loves lighthouses), then Rt 6 back to 12E down to Limerick NY, where we hopped onto Rt 180 to Rt 3. We rode through Sacketts Harbor on CR75 (btw, watch the speed zone leaving Sacketts Harbor on CR75,,,it goes on much farther than you would expect, and is heavily enforced!!) <no, I did not get a ticket....I was aware of the speed trap> , then back on RT 3 down to Rt 13 into Pulaski, NY, where we grabbed a hotel for the night...again, we were in and out of rain all day, but still had a good time seeing the sights. Super 8 Motel, Rt 13, Pulaski, NY. About $120 per night. No queen rooms...only 2 double bed rooms. Rooms were clean, bed was fair, includes a microwave, small fridge and coffee maker. Continental breakfast in

it seems to still have a very slow clutch fluid leak even though I changed out the slave cyl seal and all the assorted gaskets/seals that go with doing that and putting in the "Tracy Plug"...I don't know where the leak is, but it is very slow now (had to top off the clutch one time on the entire trip), so I am not going to get too worried about it right now). All told, a nice..if very wet...trip. We hope to go back up to the Thousand Island region again later this year...maybe run up RT 37 along the Seaway, and see more of the area, but it will depend on available time and finances.Ride carefully, and stay safe.Kirt and Melody Howe Kirt Howe CBMMA 1978 1978xs750SE Member: Yamaha Triples Group (www.yamaha-triples.org

most of its' business from fisherman and hunters, and most of the lodging in area is fishing/hunting lodges. The Super 8 is one of only two conventional hotels in town, and is also geared mostly to fishermen. (The other hotel is a Red Carpet Inn, and it is BAD)....During the peak of the fishing season (King Salmon in the tributaries to Lake Onterio...people come from all over the eastern US to fish for them) in Sept/Oct, and then Steelhead fishing from late Oct through Feb, the rooms are much higher priced, and are usually booked up for 2 years in advance....Ate diner that night at Stephano's Restaurant, just down the street from the hotel. They offer Italian food, and pizza. I had Chicken Parm, Melody had Pasta and meatballs. Not bad, but a bit generic for my taste. Prices were reasonable.

The next morning we headed out at about 10 am (on a beautiful, sun filled morning, with air temps of 68F..perfect riding weather FINALLY!!), and took Rt 13 back over to Port Ontario, where we picked up Rt 3 south again, and took that to Mexico, NY, where we took RT 104 to RT 11 south, and took that all the way down to Cortland, NY (again, avoiding the interstate highway), then Rt 13 south to Rt 96 south back to Candor, NY, then back roads to where we live in Owego, NY. We got home at around 5 pm. We did about 850 miles of riding all told....our longest continuous ride was from Plattsburg, NY to Watertown, NY via Rt 3/Rt9/ Rt 11 (a distance of about 190 miles). The Trike ran great for the whole trip, and averaged about 35 mpg riding 2 up with lots of luggage on board....though

Cade Raid 2017, USA. Photos by James Mink Note From Editor. Sorry for the lateness of these photos but better late than never.

My Last Ride of 2015

As I took my last ride of 2015 last fall, I smelled hot plastic but observed no smoke. At idle the tachometer was fluctating from 1000 to 7000. Coasted home into driveway with the motor off. Tried to restart and motor did fire and continued to run normally. After dismanteling all of the plastic, I found several problems: 1. The original fuse block had two fuses with loose connectors. First two - top to bottom. Also the brass connections inside the old fuse block were all badly oxidized. Replacement is from a Maruder, from Tracy, and does not have mounting tabs. I trimmed off tabs from old fuse block and welded them to the new fuse block - precise measuring will allow this to be done - or a good gob of RTV under the fuse block might hold it in place. I elected to reuse the tabs so that the plug in connector on the top of fuse block would be more secure.

Roger Stone

solenoid had many broken wires at lug. Shrink wrapped around lug and wire to prevent failure in future. I elected to use this device to eliminate any drain on battery when solenoid is off. I installed a spst switch in the right compartment to control the solenoid which supplies power from the battery to the rest of the bike. Good theft deterent also. I installed a red 12 volt LED control light in the dash shell to monitor when the solenoid is energized and a reminder to turn off power before leaving the bike. 3. Replaced original fuse block and added an additional one to split up circuits.

4. Had replaced origonal compressor with a small automotive tyre compressor. Believe the hot plastic smell was coming from this motor which had plastic bearings which had started to melt. Replacement compressor bought in an antique store for $8.00 now has brass bearings. Had a air leak because the pressure gauge kept bleeding off. Two leaks isolated by spraying all connections with soap solution and looking for the bubbles. Now holds 2. Old constant use solenoid had 10 ohms pressure! compared to new identical one which was 16 ohms - in other words old one pulling 5. I wanted to try an alteritive to the 1.2 amps and new one only 0.75 amps. expensive original compressor just to see if it would work and it does. Positive wire insulation partially melted to wire - also Origonal owner, 86LX, 72k miles, 2 tone ground control wire on other side of gold Roger Stone - Peoria, Illinois

Maintenance of Your Cavalcade

A few months ago my son-in-law, Tom, took apart the plastic of my Cade's Mototrike kit so I could have it repainted. The paint on the Cade itself was mostly fine (like new). But, whatever they had used for paint on the kit was a faded mess. So, I had all the kit and the trunk repainted but when it was all ready, my son-in-law had been in an accident and lost the use of his left hand. Dan Savage, who bought my 'blue on blue' '86 LXE came here and helped me re-assemble everything. Actually, I watched while Dan did all the work. Everything went together fine, but when we got to reconnecting the rat's nest of wires in, under, and around the rig, we could just not get it right. But Dan told me he knew about a guy. This fella had done wiring work on Dan's Gold Wing fifteen years ago. Dan said he would see if this guy would be willing to fix up the trike for us. Long story short(er), we made an appointment to see the guy last Saturday. Here is the story (with photos).

Mark Reese is a retired navy chief. I am guessing he is about 80. He is an expert electrician, motorcycle mechanic and master storyteller. When I rode into his driveway he was standing in the middle, arms folded, waiting for us. His first words were "You're 10 minutes late!" I pulled the trike into his garage and opened the trunk revealing the rat's nest of wires inside.

His next words were a series of about six loud obscenities ending with "What a f***ing mess!" I agreed. Then he said "You are inside my garage and this bike is mine until I say so. It is not leaving here until it is fixed, it is legal and it is safe!" So, for the next nine and a half hours the three of us shared stories, experiences and I learned words a sailer uses which I hadn't heard since my step-dad died. At the end of the day the trike was legal, safe and we were allowed to leave.

We still have not completed the job. There are issues with the marker lights which we didn't even get to. Dan and I will return on a future date to have Mark verbally abuse us and make right the marker lighting on the trike

AND Dan's bike, which also has marker light issues. I have a theory that the better a mechanic is, the grumpier they are. By that measure, Mark is one of the best in the world. I'll let you know how things go with the navy alum when we are done. Attached to this email are photos of Mark's work and a couple of shots of the trike. You may notice that the luggage rack is still not mounted. I can not show you the majority of his re-wiring and finishing because it is hidden inside and under the rig. But, trust me it is all as neat and complete as the photo of the inside of the trike's trunk.

My life with bikes, continuedâ&#x20AC;Ś By James Mink

Year 1981- Age 36: I now own a new 1981 Suzuki GS850G. The winter had lasted 2 years, at least, but warm weather finally arrived. I rode every chance I got. Mike, Duane and I would ride at least two or three evenings a week. We even started our own motorcycle club, the Sundown Drifters,and even had matching vests. I still have it - but doesn't fit the same now as it did then) and each time we took another trip to a different state we bought iron/sew on patches from that state and added them to our vests .August found us taking a trip to Rapid City South Dakota for the 41st annual Sturgis Rally. We were there on the first weekend and there was three city blocks full of Harley's and other bikes. We also visited Mt. Rushmore, & Spearfish, Devils Tower and Sundance, Wyoming before returning home. In October Duane and I took a leaf peeping tour of northern Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan. My last ride that year was in

December. I rode to work and shortly before noon it started to snow. When I left work at 4:00 the snow was starting to accumulate on the roads. I rode the last seven miles using my boots as out riggers. Photo of Sundown Drifters Vest.

Year 1982 - Age 37: Riding season found me at Mike's Suzuki Ranch,getting the required warranty work done and a set of new tires. This year found the three of us doing our usual sundown rides plus trips to Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas and Minnesota. Year 1983 - Age 38: I needed new tires. This was also the year of rain, and Mike has a new 1983 Suzuki GS850. On all the trips we took that year, there was at least one or two days when we were riding in the rain. We went to Sturgis, again. We purchased tents and sleeping bags to stay at camp grounds along the way. This trip started out in a light rain. We rode I-90 through Minnesota into South Dakota. We stopped in Mitchell S.D. for dinner and then located a KOA campground just outside town and set up for the night. We pitched our tents in light rain. About 4:00 AM I was awakened by loud thunder, lightning flashes and heavy rain. I unzipped the door flap and peeked out to see how Duane and Mike were doing. They both said they were okay. Looking around I could see tents in the lower area that were floating in the rain water. When the rain let up, we managed to get our rain gear on, take down the tents, roll them up and strap them on the bikes. We walked down to the men's toilet and shower area. Inside were a group of Harley riders. Judging by their wet appearance, they were the ones who

owned the floating tents. They looked at us and one of them said,"You know, a man could get killed for a rain suit like you guys are wearing." We bailed on our bikes and left. It was still raining as we rode toward Wall Drug and the Badlands. We stopped in Kimball, SD for breakfast. The sun made a brief appearance just before we got there. We parked and stripped off our rain suits. Rain water was still dripping off them when we got back on the road . Our next stop would be Wall Drug - but twenty five miles down the road it started to rain again, so off to the side of the road and back on with the rain suits. It rained on us the rest of the way to Wall Drug,but off in the distance, on both sides of the interstate, we could see the sun shining. The rain was following us. The sun reappeared at Wall Drug and thermometer read 82 degrees. We ate lunch at Wall Drug Store, then rode on toward the town of Keystone just outside Rapid City where we spent the night. The next morning we walked around Sturgis, until noon and then headed for Colorado. We camped at Estes Park, then headed toward Pikes Peak. Canon City was next, where we walked across the Royal Gorge. In the rain. Out of a total trip of some 3,000 miles, 2,300 or so were ridden in the rain. (Today Mike still has his 1983 Suzuki 850)

Year 1984 - Age 39: The Sundowners longest trip was to West Virginia, via Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and back home again. My other rides were local ones. There were some exciting moments this year, Both happened on Saturday mornings, on my way to work. My work hours were 6 AM to 11 AM. I commuted 30 miles,so I left around 5:15 AM. Four miles from home the road goes downhill. Woods are on on both sides of the road. I was going 60 mph when my headlight caught the eyes of at least 6 deer or more, standing in the road. I was very busy applying brakes, yelling, honking the horn and saying a quick prayer. The Lord heard my prayer because I didn't hit any of them. I swallowed my heart back down into my chest and made it to work in one piece. The second incident happened about the same time, on my way to work, Saturday morning. I was almost halfway to work - all going well. There's little traffic on the road, that time of day, so I was going my usual 60 mph, when the world went totally black. I was riding in complete darkness. It took a second for me to realize my headlight wasn't working. The road in this area is straight, so I applied the brakes and slowed down to a crawl. My eyes adjusted to the darkness. I moved as far off the road as I could. I didn't have any type of light with which to check the fuses.

No flashlight. No cigarette lighter or matches. Made me wish I hadn't quit smoking. There was a gas station, about 5 miles down the road, but I couldn't get there in the dark. Then I saw headlights and heard the sound of a car coming up behind me. But I didn't want to flag him down, because he might not see me in time to stop before he ran me down. He zoomed by without seeing me on the side of the road. I saw the lights of another car coming, so this time, I got ready to pull out behind him and follow his lights to reach the gas station. I didn't want to get too close to his bumper, in case he suddenly stopped - but I couldn't let him get too far ahead, or I would lose my pilot ship. It was kinda scary - especially when we went through a crossroad. I didn't want him to turn off and leave me in the dark again. And I didn't want a car to pull out behind him and smack me sideways into heaven. But I made it safe and sound - to the gas station. Found the offending fuse, replaced it, and made it to work. On time, even. Year 1985 - Age 40: I only took two motorcycle trips this year. A short one in June with Duane to attend Boones wedding in Vandalia, Illinois. And a long trip to northern Minnesota, along the Great River Road again. This also was the year Suzuki released the greatest touring motorcycle ever made. I got an invitation from Mike's

Suzuki Ranch to take a test ride on the new Cavalcade. I went on Saturday and had to wait my turn. EVERYONE I knew had showed up to check out this magic machine. I finally got my 15 minute ride - and my immediate impression was, wow, this is really, really some bike. It was also really, really, out of my reach, price wise. Unless I wanted to give up certain things..... like a wife, house, car, kids, etc. The thought crossed my mind..... just kidding. Years 1986 - 92 - Ages 41 to 47: Duane quit riding and sold his bike in 1988. I lost my best riding buddy - but I wasn't ready to give it up. Most of my riding after '88 was local,to visit friends or relatives, back and forth to work in good weather, and a couple weekend rides with Mike to visit his relatives in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Years 1993 - 95 - Ages 48 to 50: I'm riding mostly on my own, now - so don't go as much as I used to. Then I got a call from Duane, wanting to borrow my bike. A co-worker who owned a Goldwing invited him to attend the Honda Wing Ding Rally, being held in Madison, Wisconsin. I said, sure, you're welcome to take it. I hoped it would entice him back into riding. Duane went and had a great time. After the rally was over, he brought the bike back and told me that he was the only Suzuki rider there. He 20

enjoyed the rally but riding wasn't as much fun as he remembered. After the new Cavalcade test ride in 1985, I was determined to own a fully dressed bike if one become available within my price range. One rainy Sunday in 1994, I was scanning the local ads in our weekly Gazette paper - and I spotted a listing for a 1983 Honda Goldwing. I called to see if it was available and was told yes. I said I was interested and got directions to where he lived.He was waiting,when I got there and had me follow him out to his barn. Sure enough, there it was sharing space with three horses, and covered with an inch of dust. Mileage on my Suzuki was over 91,000. The Goldwing had only 57,000. The seller said it was running when he parked it, two years ago. He had pulled the battery, added fuel stabilizer to the gas, but wasn't sure it would run again without having the carbs cleaned. He just wanted it out of the barn. We agreed on a price and he delivered it to me Monday evening. I helped him unload it, he signed the title over to me and I paid him. After he left I filled a bucket with water, added some autowash, and started cleaning. I installed a new battery after work the next day. After checking the fluids and airing the tires, I filled the tank with fresh gas, then pulled the spark plugs. They looked good. I was now ready to start the Honda. I was expecting the worst

but that never happened. It started. Once the temp gauge was in the normal range, I took it for shakedown ride. Every thing sounded good so I made an appointment at Gary's Cycle to have all fluids changed, new timing belts, new spark plugs, electrical check and new tires. I am now the proud owner of a fully dressed bike. Photo of a 1983 Honda Goldwing Interstate.

Years 1996-99 - Age 51 to 54: The Honda Goldwing allowed me to save putting more miles on my Suzuki, now showing 105,000 miles. Another plus to the Honda was lots of cargo space. In 1997 I purchased another Goldwing. This one was a 1985 Aspencade that needed the front forks rebuilt. This one also went to Gary's Cycle for a makeover. I now own three bikes. In 1998, I rode the '85 to Tennessee to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway with my cousin and her husband, to see the fall colors. I saved a week of vacation for this one last long ride. I left home Friday October the 8th at 2 AM the

temperature was 29 degrees. This caused me to add another layer of clothing. At 2:30 I was on my way south and thinking I had lost my mind, It was that cold. The first stop for fuel was in Bloomington, IL. 12 hours later I was in LaFollete, Tennessee, with Rob and Kathy. The next morning Rob and I met the other riders and we headed for Asheville, NC where we would enter the Parkway. The Fall colors was just beginning to show. We rode close to 200 miles before exiting and heading back to Gatlingburg, TN for the night. We checked out Sunday morning and after breakfast, Rob and I headed back to his house. Monday Rob and Kathy went to work and I headed home. I got back late Monday evening. I had ridden close to 2,000 miles on this trip. The bike ran flawlessly. In May of 1999 I took my final ride on my Suzuki back to Tennessee where I delivered it to Rob who had bought it for his brother. When I got there it had over 108,000 miles. After 18 years, other than routine maintenance, tires, oil and filters, three stators and the seat replaced, it still had it's original exhaust. Robs brother managed another 10,000 miles before he sold it. In the fall of 1999 I also sold my Aspencade. I was now down to just the 83 Goldwing. Stock photo of 1985 Honda Aspencade.

Year 2008 - Age 63: I retired in June to a life of leisure - or so I thought except the wife kept finding jobs she needed me to do. Most of her list was for outside work - which meant, I was constantly seeing bikes of all makes and models going past our house. I probably wouldn't have owned another motorcycle, but day after day, they just kept riding by, so I informed Janice I couldn't take anymore. I was going to look for another bike. And I found one, on eBay, in Northern Wisconsin. I had been watching it for a couple of days. It was a 1987 Suzuki Cavalcade LX with 28,000 miles on the odometer. Bidding closed at midnight - and there were only a couple of bids, so I added my bid and went to bed. The next morning I checked eBay and was informed that I was the wining bid. I told Janice guess what, I was the winning bidder what do you think? Her reply, I think you should probably pay for it. I sent my deposit and then contacted the seller to make arrangements to come and pick it up. The next few days were spent gathering all the information I could find on the internet concerning the Cavalcades. This was also where I found out about the Suzuki Cavalcade Group, photos and names of some of the founding members. I also read all the newsletters concerning issue's/problems and how to fix them. I also found out that there were Suzuki Cavalcade Cade Raids and that I had just missed the 2008 Cade

Years 2000-2007 - Ages 55 to 62: In 2004, I sold my '83 Goldwing. For the first time in 25 years, I was without a bike. Year 2005: I had been bikeless for one year - but then I met a 1993 Honda Goldwing 1500. It followed me home..... I swear. But our relationship never developed beyond a flirtation. In 2007, I was in the garage,with the bike, when a fellow stopped and said he was looking for one, and wanted to know if I was interested in selling it. I hadn't really thought about getting rid of it but since he was in the market, I tossed out a figure..... he asked for a test ride, came back and agreed to my price. So I parted with the '93 Interstate Goldwing- without regret. Photo of 1993 Honda Goldwing.

Raid in Townsend Tennessee by a couple of weeks. Janice and I picked the bike up the following weekend. The next few weeks were spent changing the old fluids, new brake pads, adding a new fork brace, and new windshield. Also with the information about the Cade Raids we set about watching for the dates for the next one.

Year 2012. This year Janice and I took a vacation to England and Wales. I contacted David Hebblethwaite in the UK before we left to see if would be possible for him to meet with us as we would be staying at the Baskersville Hall just outside the town of Hay-On -Wye in Wales for a night. David also happens to be the publisher of our Cavalier Magazine. We had the pleasure of meeting David and his wife, Veronica, plus Tony Taylor and Andrew Wainwright. We had a great trip. Beautiful countryside, wonderful food - and great weather, contrary to the gray, cloudy, skies we had been told to expect. Photo below of me wearing my Sundowner vest..... which has shrunk over the years, quite a bit. Clothes do that, I've heard. Guess it must be true! Also photo of our 1987 Suzuki Cavalcade LX, parked in our driveway, under a gray, cloudy sky.

Year 2009 - Age 64: Our first Cade Raid was in Rockville, Indiana - where we met some of the nicest people around. We attended all the East Coast Raids in the following years and made new friends to add to our growing family of Cavalcade owners. And spent much time and a fair amount of money to return my Cade to almost new condition. I had new progressive springs installed in the front forks and secondary work done, as well.

RINS & MIR TAKE 4th & 6th AT THE CATALAN GP Team Suzuki Press Office – June 5th.

The classic Catalan circuit of Montmelò was packed full of enthusiastic fans for the seventh round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, on the 70th Anniversary weekend of the series. There was an incredibly high attrition rate during the race, with 11 riders failing to finish. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s three riders felt confident heading into the 24-lap race, and both Alex Rins and Joan Mir were able to make strong starts from their 3rd and 4th row grid spots. The first lap saw huge drama with a 4-rider collision between the front runners, and this promoted Alex into 3rd place. As soon as the Spaniard slotted into this position he showed his determination and pace, fighting hard behind Petrucci to make his way into 2nd place. Joan Mir also benefited from the first lap commotion, and the rookie found himself in a strong 6th place. Staying close to the battle in front of him, he was finally able to showcase his improved feeling with the GSX-RR and his very respectable race pace. This 6th place marks a best ever MotoGP result for the youngster. Whilst embroiled in the battle for 2nd place, Rins attempted a pass on Petrucci into Turn 1 but was forced to sit up to avoid hitting the Italian, this unsettled his bike and he made a very impressive save to stay on the track. Following this frightening moment Alex slipped back to 6th, but he kept his focus and pushed on to take a very important 4th place and 13 points. Sylvain Guintoli finished the race in 13th place, and he will continue his crucial work with the team alongside Alex and Joan in tomorrow’s test.

Ken Kawauchi – Technical Manager: “The best thing about today is that all three riders took points, which is a good result as a Team. Joan was very impressive today, showing us how well he can perform, and getting his best result so far. We’re seeing how fast he’s learning and growing with us. We all hoped Alex could get a podium here, but we’re still satisfied with 4th in the circumstances. Sylvain also provided some useful data for us this weekend and we’re grateful to him.” Davide Brivio - Team Manager “I have to thank the riders for the great race today. Alex was fighting very hard at the front despite struggling with tyre feel, which was different to his feeling in practice and warm-up. Of course, we were a bit lucky, but finishing 4th on a day when we’re struggling is a real positive. Finishing in the Top 5 and taking some good points is important, even if we had hoped for more. Joan was with the front group again, like he was in Qatar, and it was really great to see. Getting his best finish has helped him to build his confidence. Sylvain did his usual great work with us, and he also had a good finish, so thank you to him too. Overall, it’s been a positive race all around.” Alex Rins “I’m a little bit disappointed with my result because I felt I could have a really good result this weekend - but on the other hand, considering I had some problems during the race, it’s not a bad result. It was a complicated and difficult race and it was a shame to see the crash between Lorenzo and the others, especially as it gave Marquez even more of an advantage. The track was very hot, which made it hard on the tyres and I struggled with feeling, especially in the right-hand turns. Ideally I would have got a better start and gone with Marc, but in the end it wasn’t possible. Anyway, I’m quite pleased to have finished 4th despite my struggles.” Joan Mir “It was a difficult race because the track temperature was so high. On the first few laps I tried to conserve the tyres and manage my race well. I hope to continue my season like this, finishing races and building my experience and confidence. This is the second strong race for me after Qatar and I’m really glad to have been able to get a good result. Tomorrow I’ll work with the bike in the test and continue to learn.” Sylvain Guintoli “It was a hard race because the track wasn’t very grippy, which meant a lot of sliding - which can actually be very fun, but it makes it more difficult to be fast and consistent. I struggled a bit off the start but then I found myself with Oliveira and enjoyed a fight with him for a while. I’m really glad to have scored points here and to help the team out. It’s been great to be back on the GSX-RR.”

LINKS ALLEN KING - Cavalcade parts used and new: www.cadecountry.com TRACY PRESNEL - New Cavalcade parts: www.billydump.com BAKER WINGS - Wind deflectors for Cavalcade: www.bakerwings.com SILVER STAR BULBS - Headlight bulbs: www.consumabulbs.com AGM BATTERY (UK) - Leoch YTX24HL-BS 12V 21Ah: http://www.hardwarexpress.co.uk/ytx24hl-bs-motorcycle-battery-12v-21ah2790-p.asp

BELGIUM - www.suzukicavalcade.be FINLAND - www.sccf.fi HOLLAND - www.suzukicavalcade.nl NORWAY - www.sccn.no SWEDEN - www.cavalcadeclub.se U.S.A. - www.suzukicavalcade.com CAVALCADE_USA - Email group. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Cavalcade_USA/info

Send me your LINKS to add to this list. It can be someone who services the Cavalcade, parts supplier- used or new, in the US or rest of the world. Where you get your battery or tyres from. The list will be updated with new LINKS when available, it all depends on you to have them added. I am hoping to eventually to do a LINKS supplement separate to the magazine. People could then print it off to keep as a reference when needing parts. 26

For Sale 1986 Cavalcade GV1400LX The mileage is 94,000 km, I've been driving the Cade for 16 years, but I do not have time anymore. It has Steelflex brake hoses at the front. new rear air shocks, tires are in good condition, There is still a luggage rack not installed and a stator (wrong purchase), the radio is not the original. The price should be 2700 â&#x201A;Ź, but is a matter of negotiation. The location is DE-95679 Waldershof, Germany If there are questions, write to my e-mail address: melniber@yahoo.de For more pictures you can look at mobile.de Bernhard GrĂśtsch

For Sale Continued NOS Cavalcade exhaust Extenders in original box.

These are brand new and still in the original packaging. The price I am asking is ÂŁ100/$130 not including p&p. Contact me on gv1400lxe@gmail.com

Suzuki Cavalcade kofferbak spiegel /trunk mirror Afmeting: 17,5 x 12,5 cm Deze spiegel is gemaakt op het formaat van de spiegelhouder in de topkoffer achter op de Suzuki Cavalcade. This mirror is especialy made at the size for the trunk of the Suzuki Cavalcade.

Op speciaal verzoek van mijn kennis Henk Bierman c.q. ter gelegenheid van de SCCNL (Suzuki Cavalcade club Nederland) raid 2011 naar Engeland, heb ik zijn Suzuki Cavalcade getekent en op de spiegel gegraveerd. De spiegel past precies in de spiegelhouder in de topkoffer achterop de motor. Spiegels zoals deze Cavalcade spiegel worden op de achterzijde van de spiegel (in spiegelbeeld) met een speciale diamantfrees gegraveerd. Na het graveren worden de lijnen en letters met speciale watervaste witte (of evt. zwarte) verf met de hand ingekleurd zodat de afbeelding goed zichtbaar wordt en blijft. Vooral als de spiegel in een spiegelhouder zoals in de koffer achterop de motor wordt geplaatst. Spiegel van Suzuki Cavalcade € 27,95;Afmeting: 17,5 x 12,5 cm; Dikte 3 mm. ; Incl. BTW Gratis verzending binnen Nederland. Especially for foreign countries like USA: I will also send mirrors to foreign countries at shipping cost US $ 25,50* ( € 19,-) This mirror cost currently US $ 37,50* (€ 27.95) Note: collectively order will reduce shipping costs per mirror. graveur: Johan Gasman; e-mail: info@creattent.nl telefoon: van maandag t/m donderdag: 9.00 - 11.30 uur: 06 - 522 91 633

Wanneer bellen niet (meteen) lukt, dan kunt u ook een verzoek doen om u terug te laten bellen: Stuurt u in dat geval een terug-bel-verzoek of spreek uw naam en nummer in waarop u teruggebeld wilt worden. adres: Isebrandtsheerd 199 (bezoek: alleen op afspraak); 9737 LR Groningen On special request of my knowledge Henk Bierman or to mark the SCCNL (Suzuki Cavalcade club Netherlands) raid in 2011 to England, I have Suzuki Cavalcade getekent and engraved on the mirror. The mirror fits into the mirror holder in the trunk behind the engine. Mirrors as Cavalcade mirror engraved on the back of the mirror (mirror image) with a special diamond cutter. After etching the lines and letters with special waterproof white (or possibly. Black) paint with hand coloured so that the image is clearly visible and remain. Especially if the mirror in a mirror holder, such as in the case is inserted. The back of the engine. Mirror Suzuki Cavalcade € 27.95 Size: 17,5 x 12,5 cm Thickness 3 mm. Incl. VAT Free shipping within the Netherlands. Especially for foreign countries like USA: I will send usefull mirrors to foreign countries at shipping cost US $ 25.50 * (€ 19, -) This mirror cost hört US $ 37.50 * (€ 27.95). Note: Collectively orderwill reduce

shipping costs per mirror. Note: Collectively order will reduce shipping costs per mirror. engraver Johan Gasman ;e-mail: info@creattent.nl ; Phone: Monday / Thursday: 9:00 to 11:30 am: 06-522 91 633 When to call not (immediately) work, you can also make a request to let you call back: You send in that case, a call-back request or record your name and number in which you want to be called back. address: Isebrandtsheerd 199 (visits by appointment only) 9737 AE Groningen

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Cavalcade gear Replica belt buckle. £10/$13 inc p&p Cap with bike and Cavalcade script. Any colour. £10/$13 +

Pin badges. £3 each including p&p worldwide Special offer: 2 badges for £5/$9 inc. p&p

Paddock Jacket; quilted inside, with or without wool collar. Cost: £60/$80 + post and Package. Ship World Wide Description below FRONT: Club logo on left breast SHOULDERS: CAVALCADE or SUZUKI flashes on both. BACK: Horse/Rider & Cavalcade Script. The jacket can be ordered with just the Horse/Rider + Cavalcade Script on the back & flashes on the shoulders £55/$70 + p&p For a jacket email with size & with or without collar.

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T-shirt with bike & Cavalcade Script on left breast £15/$20 + p&p Polo shirt with bike and Cavalcade Script on left breast £20/$33 + p&p Postage & Packing for World wide is: 1 shirt £7/$9; 2 shirts £10/$13. Sweatshirts with bike & Cavalcade Script on left breast £20 + p&p Postage and Packing for World Wide is: 1 Sweat shirt £9/$12; 2 sweatshirts £12/$16 Fleece, Full Length Zip, with bike & Cavalcade script or Club logo on left breast: £25+ p&p. Postage & packing World Wide is: 1 fleece £9; 2 fleeces £12. Email the size(s), colour of garment(s) & quantity. Also the main colour and the inset panel colour. Click Here Please remember when ordering that the thread colours can vary in shade and, therefore, each garment could have slightly different shades on the bikes and Cavalcade script if ordered at

All garments with logo on left breast . T-shirt £12 + p&p; Polo shirt £16 + p&p; Sweatshirt £20 + p&p Postage and Packing Costs T-shirt/Polo shirt: 1 shirt £5 2 shirts £7 Sweatshirt: 1 shirt £7 2 shirts £9 Email the size(s), colour(s) & quantity required to postmaster. State which Country or State required.

Cap with Horse/Rider design : £10 + p&p. Postage &Package: 1 Cap £2.50 2 Caps £3.50 Ship World Wide. Click Here