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U.S. Military Developing Stealth Motorcycles
The U.S. military is currently developing hybrid motorcycles that are fast, silent and stealthy for its ground troops. Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently awarded research grants to two companies for the development of these hightech motorcycles, Fox News reported. According to the report, the military motorcycles can run on a portable electric power source, or the JP-8 jet fuel used by both American and NATO combat vehicles. When running on electric power, the motorcycle will be completely silent. With the JP-8, it will be very quiet.
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(Photo : Reuters / Rupak De Chowdhuri) The U.S. military is developing hybrid stealth motorcycles for its soldiers
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Blind Man Rides
A race car builder who lost his sight as the result of a racing accident in 2012 is now riding a three-wheel motorcycle with the help of a GPS system that gives him audible cues to keep the trike on a straight course. The National Federation of the Blind says Dan Parker will ride his custom-built trike on the runway as part of an air show this weekend in Columbus, Ga. Last summer, Parker became the first blind man to complete a two-mile motorcycle race at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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had the potential to offer so much more to performance minded cruiser riders. So outrageous was its performance that even American V-twin riders nodded in grudging respect when they encountered one of these 1500 cc six-cylinder brutes on the street. First released in 1996, the Valkyrie was a strong favourite with press and riders alike, all the way through till 2003, and was renowned for the siren music that emanated from its six concealed exhaust
outlets. Then suddenly, it was gone, and legions of fans were left singing their own blues. Well faithful fans, the wait is finally over, the new Gold Wing Valkyrie is here, bigger, badder, and better than ever. Staying true to the original concept, the new Valkyrie is based on a Gold Wing stripped down to the bare essentials. The glorious 1832 cc flat-six is retained, as is the rigid twin-spar aluminum CONTINUED ON P.3
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2014 Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie frame and aluminum single-sided swingarm. The rear shock has been retuned to sportier settings and the stout 45 mm cartridge front fork has been lengthened and features upgraded internals. Bigger ABS brakes provide the stopping power while one-inch taller wheels and repositioned footpegs increase cornering clearance. At a full 150 lbs less than a Gold Wing, the Valkyrie really hauls and it looks good doing it with LED lights throughout, minimalist bodywork, blacked out engine, shorty exhaust and removable passenger seat. The goal for the Valkyrie’s engine was to produce a rush of acceleration at a splitsecond’s notice from a standing start. It also needed to provide epic, unforgettable drive from low rpm in top gear and offer up super-smooth throttle response everywhere in the rev-range. Honda’s 1,832 cc horizontally opposed SOHC 12-valve six-cylinder unit has a real head start in the power delivery department. Fed by PGM-FI controlled fuelinjection with twin 40mm Keihin throttle bodies, it employs an F6C-specific 6.6-litre airbox and panel-type air filter. Bore and stroke is set at 74 mm x 71 mm, with compression ratio of 9.8:1. Location of the radiators proved an interesting challenge, as they could not be front
mounted. Side mounting was the natural solution with airflow managed by optimized channeling within the side cowls. The five-speed gearbox (which employs 5th as very much an overdrive for relaxed cruising) delivers the engine’s torque via shaft drive. The hydraulic clutch lever’s pull ratio has been revised to offer a lighter action – for stress-free operation. Over 10 exhaust systems were prototyped during development, with count-
less internal structures and end-caps. The engineers were searching for a perfectly balanced exhaust note with dual personality – a throaty growl at low-rpm and highpitched crescendo at maximum rpm. In the end they were very satisfied with their efforts, and the result. The left hand muffler has a slightly larger 3.8-litre volume, the right 3.3-litre. The F6C engine is Euro III compliant. For improved environmental performance in
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Keep your head in the game I know we preach safety here at the Motorcycle Times, reminding riders to be aware of their own situation and take the defensive attitude when on the streets. I know you hear that same message from a number of sources and you will likely begin to tune out some, if not all, safety related messages the longer you ride. I know this from experience. I have noticed that for the past couple of years, when I throw my leg over my ride and take to the streets, not much of the safety messages that even we have been preaching really echos through my helmet. That bothers me a little because I am not one who takes the position of do as I say, not as I do, or not practice what I preach. I suspect as we get older, we tend to retain the messages that are important to us only at that moment, and let the rest of the drivel we hear is selectively stored somewhere in the back of our minds or simply exits out the other side of our heads. Here is the issue, it’s not just hearing what is being said about safety and how not to become a statistic each season, it’s more about putting into practice safer habits when you ride. I am a firm believer that if you repeat a skill or a manouvre enough times, that skill becomes habit forming. Studies have shown
that it takes less time to recall a skill of it’s been successfully repeated in the past. It’s kind of like brainwashing in a sense – but a good kind. Last issue we published a story on abrasion, I wonder how many of our readers were shocked to read the abrasion rates of materials we all seem to gravitate to during the warmer riding days. T-shirts and jeans are common place, and some don’t even wear full length jeans and settle for a pair of shorts to keep cool. Image the pain you’ll experience if you happen to find yourself ejected off your bike and are subsequently coming to a slow stop while sliding on the pavement. I know first hand, what a person goes through, it’s happened to my son a few years ago and still has not only the scars to prove it but also a few souvenir road pebbles and dirt embedded into his skin that is never coming out. He now rides with full gear. The point is, we all live under the premise that “it’s not going to happen to me”. My son was the same when it came to motorcycles. No matter how much we pleaded and explained the horrors of road rash and it’s no rash, he decided he was going to live his own life. The ironic thing is that his accident wasn’t because of a rogue maniac behind
the wheel or any other scenario we tend to think are likely causes. Nope, this was selfinduced – he heard all the safety speaches at home and was a ware of the risks. By simply forgetting to retract the kickstand one sunny afternoon, his first corner banked him to the left and as soon as the stand made contact, it tossed him off, sliding on the pavement in his shorts and muscle tee and sent the bike into the guardrail. I spent the next few hours with him in the emergency room hearing him scream as the nurses and doctors tried to clean his wounds, some of which were clear down to bone.It still runs chills down my spine to even retell his story. Anything can happen to anyone at anytime, that’s want I learned from it - nobody is exempt. Before you take to the roads this season, why not look into a skills upgrade or at least get some time in an empty parking-lot with safety comes and practice stopping, starting and slow speed riding. Quick takeoffs, emergency stopping and swerving techniques. No one will think you are uncool, you may even find a passing rider stop and join you. Be safe, live to ride another day.
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Lori and Paul Nielsen, of Bayview Motorcycles in Parksville, recently received a shipment of iconic British bikes known as cafe racers which have a story all of their own. — Image Credit: Candace Wu Photo
Fleet of iconic bikes arrives in Parksville B.C.
week the shop became one of the first in Canada to receive a fleet of iconic British bikes: Royal Enfield’s Continental GT “Cafe” Racers. “It’s a big thing in the motorcycle world,” said Lori Nielsen, who co-owns Bayview Motorcycles with her husband, Paul, and also became the first Canadian woman to own one of the bright red, vintage-style bikes. Paul Nielsen said the cultural significance of the bike is “huge.” “Back in the post-war era young Englishmen would race these motorcycles from cafe to cafe just as their name suggests,” he said. “They called themselves rockers — they were young and rebellious; part of a rock and roll subculture who wanted fast bikes to reach ‘the ton’ (motorcycle jargon for 100 miles per hour).” Paul Nielsen explains rockers wore black leather jackets and motorcycle boots; a sharp contrast to a conflicting culture deemed “the mods” who rode scooters, wore suits and more clean cut attire and were more concerned with soul, rhythm and blues music. “The cafe racers represent nostalgia,” he said, admiring the new shipment of bikes, of which there are only three left until their
May order arrives. “It was a glamorous, kind of romantic time in history.” The Nielsen’s first saw the stylish bike at Royal Enfield’s official unveiling in England at the Ace Cafe last fall, where Lori said she “immediately knew (they) had to bring them back to Parksville.” “They’re basic, simple bikes and we love Royal Enfield’s products,” she said. “They’re affordable, they have that retrovintage feel and they’re just really, really cool.” According to Paul Nielsen, the cafe racer is just under 400 pounds, which is relatively light in comparison to most motorcycles which average at least 500 to 600 pounds. Additionally he said they have a bigger engine, fuel injection, electric ignition, paiole suspension, brembo brakes — and “they’re sexy bikes.” Moreover, Royal Enfield’s are the oldest continuous production motorcycles in the world. “That means Royal Enfield has never stopped producing them,” he explains. “They’ve been around since the late 1800s.” When asked why she’s drawn to motorcycles, she said “freedom — there’s nothing like getting on your motorcycle and just going.”
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Accident Involving Motorcycle Prompts Warning
The Ontario Provincial Police in Essex County is warning drivers to watch for motorcyclists on area roads after an accident Sunday in Essex. A motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck on County Rd. 50 at Dunn Rd. The driver of the motorcycle suffered non-life threatening injuries while the driver of the pickup was charged with Fail to Yield. Police haven’t released names.
Police say over one third of motorcycle collisions are at intersections so drivers should check their mirrors and around the vehicle to make sure the road is clear. Another recommendation is to give motorcycles lots of room, and signal turns and lane changes properly. It can also be difficult to judge how fast a motorcycle is travelling.
Chenard said Ontario trike operators are being unfairly penalized as most insurance companies no longer offer coverage for custom-made trikes. “There’s really only one out there so they can charge whatever they want,” he said. “Where do I go? What can I do? I can’t ride two wheels with one leg.” Chenard is a member of Brothers of The Third Wheel, an international social club of trike riders that host charity runs and meet-and-greets to raise money for battered women and children. He’s heard of other Ontario members who are planning to sell their trikes because they simply can’t afford the insurance rates. “Everyone’s getting hit,” he said. What angers him is that trike owners in western Canada can pay as little as $300 a year for insurance. Riders in the U.S. can get insurance for around $100. “It’s just not fair,” he said. The Insurance Bureau of Canada, a na-
tional industry association representing Canada’s private home, car and business insurers, says any custom-made vehicle, whether it be a car or a motorcycle, can be a challenge to insure. “Standard-type vehicles would have safety requirements from the manufacturer and if it’s something that is custom made then any insurer would be rightfully concerned about the safety of the vehicle and the integrity of the structure,” said Pete Karageorgos, manager of consumer and industry relations with the Ontario branch of IBC. “All vehicles, even motorcycles, undergo safety testing to ensure they meet certain standards. Custom vehicles would likely not have gone through the same type of rigorous testing.” Chenard maintains his trike is safetied regularly. Officials with Chenard’s insurance company could not be reached for comment.
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By Alison Langley, Niagara Falls Review When motorcycle enthusiast Lawrence Chenard lost his leg after being struck by a drunk driver, the Fort Erie man knew it was only a matter of time before he was back on the road. No longer able to ride a traditional motorcycle, Chenard built himself a custombuilt three-wheeler. For the past 20 years, he’s been riding his trike as often as he can. And, with the cold winter behind us, he was looking forward to getting his trike back on the road. The pre-season check list included a call to his insurance broker where he was shocked to discover his insurance had jumped to almost $3,000. “At one point I was only paying $570 and it’s been going up every year for the past few years,” he said. “ “I’ve never had an accident. I’ve never had a claim. This makes no sense.”
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Decibel limit coming for motorcycles in Saskatoon CBC – Saskatoon will proceed with an amendment to its noise bylaw, aimed at banning loud vehicles. Motorcyclists say they’re disappointed by the move, which would lead to penalties for bikes emitting more than 92 to 100 decibels from their exhaust systems. No decibel limits set for other vehicles Currently, motorcycles are the only vehicles whose decibel readings can be taken consistently at roadside stops. Saskatoon’s city solicitor warned until similar noise measurement machines are available for other vehicles, it will be more difficult for police and prosecutors to prove other vehicles produce excessive noise. Officials drafting Saskatoon’s bylaw say it would prohibit ‘unreasonable, loud or excessive’ vehicle noise, for all vehicles on city streets. They say they are including provisions taking into account the time of day, the duration of the sound, and the character of the neighbourhood in which the sound is made.
Harley-Davidson First-Quarter Earnings, Retail Motorcycle Sales Rise MILWAUKEE, – First-quarter 2014 diluted earnings per share of $1.21 grew 22.2% from the year-ago period on higher motorcycle shipments and continued improvement in operating efficiencies. Firstquarter net income was $265.9 million on consolidated revenue of $1.73 billion, compared to net income of $224.1 million in the year-ago period on consolidated revenue of $1.57 billion. “Harley-Davidson delivered gains on many fronts in the first quarter, with shipments up 7.3%, strong margin improvement and solid growth in dealer new motorcycle sales,” said Keith Wandell, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. “Thanks to the great contributions of our employees, dealers and suppliers, we continue to lead at delivering exceptional customer experiences in 89 countries,” said Wandell. “Our Project RUSHMORE motorcycles were in high demand in the quarter and we began shipping the Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 and 500 into select markets. These motorcycles, together with continuous improvement in our operations at every level, underscore the momentum we’ve established as a customer-led company.” Retail Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sales Dealers worldwide sold 57,415 new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles in the first quarter of 2014 compared to 54,254 motorcycles in the year-ago quarter. In the U.S., dealers sold 35,730 new HarleyDavidson motorcycles in the quarter, up 3.0% compared to sales of 34,706 motorcycles in the year-ago period. In international markets, dealers sold 21,685 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the first quarter, up 10.9% compared to 19,548 motorcycles in the year-ago period, with sales up 20.5% in the Asia Pacific region, 8.2% in the EMEA region and 8.9% in the Latin America region, and down 2.4% in Canada.
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1. Most motorcycle accidents occur at speeds below 30 mph; that means that motorcycle riders should: a: Always drive faster than 30 mph. b: Always ride slower than 30 mph. c: Wear a helmet to cut down on head injuries. d: Be especially careful when you begin your ride. 2. The safest type of eye protection is: a: Sunglasses. b: Goggles. c: The motorcycle windshield. d: A face shield. 3. In order for a motorcycle to be street legal, it must have: a: Brakes in front and back. b: Turn signals and brake, head and tail lights. c: Two mirrors and a horn. d: All of the above. 4. You can help make yourself more visible to other drivers by: a: Wearing reflective clothing. b: Using your headlights. c: Allowing space between yourself and other vehicles. d: All of the above. 5. To stop or slow your motorcycle down, you should: a: Use only the front brake. b: Use only the back brake. c: Use both brakes at once. d: Use only both brakes in inclement weather. 6. While riding your motorcycle, the reason to allow plenty of space all around you is to: a: Provide room to maneuver away from a hazard. b: Give you time to react to a potential problem. c: So people can see you better. d: All of the above. 7. The best lane position to take is: a: The center of the lane. b: The lane appropriate to the situation and conditions. c: The far left position. d: The far right position.
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BMW Motorrad recently announced that it recorded its best monthly motorcycle sales in company history in March. As the spring riding season has arrived and the improving weather has consumers more optimistic, BMW saw gains in sales. According to the report, BMW sold 15,183 motorcycles and maxi scooters in March, marking a 16.2 percent increase when compared to March’s sales a year ago. BMW also noted that so far it has sold 28,719 motorcycles and scooters this year, a 16.1 percent increase from the same period of time last year. “We got off to an excellent start to the new motorcycle season with a sales increase of 16.1 percent as of March,” said BMW Motorrad’s head of sales and marketing Heiner Faust. “In the first three months of this year we have supplied more motorcycles and maxi scooters than ever before in a first quarter. What is more, last month was the most successful in the company’s history with 15,183 vehicles sold and an increase of 16.2%. Never before have we sold as many vehicles in March. Based on this excellent quarterly result we have positive expectations of the upcoming months.” Germany, BMW’s home country, continues to lead the sales totals, followed by the improvements made in the United States market. Overall the worldwide demand for BMW motorcycles remains high with significant growth in the southern European markets, as compared to the previous year.
Motorcycle Test Rider Killed Motorcycle test drive crash kills man, 24, in N.W. Calgary A 24-year-old man is dead after he lost control of the motorcycle he was test driving and struck a street light. The crash happened at 6:20 p.m. Saturday. Police say the man was test riding a 2013 Suzuki SV 650 sport bike in the residential neighbourhood and was travelling at a high rate of speed when he entered a patch of pea gravel. The man then lost control of the motorcycle and hit a light pole. He was taken to Hospital in life-threatening condition but died from his injuries a short time after arriving. Police say the man did not own the Suzuki but did have a proper Class 6 driver’s license. He was also wearing a proper helmet and protective jacket at the time. Alcohol and drugs were not factors but police say speed and driver error are to blame for the crash. Police are still investigating.
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Turning heads at Daytona Bike Week and beyond marissa beacker
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Since its 2013 unveil at Sturgis, SD, the Indian Chief has caused a lot of chatter. Daytona Bike Week was no different and after initially cancelling my ride due to rain, the sun came out and I rode the Vintage Chief through town to several thumbs up, rubber necking riders, passenger photographers taking my picture and answering questions about my ride at every stop light. No doubt about it the Vintage Chief is a looker in Thunder Black or Springfield Blue but heads were definitely rolling behind the bars of the traditional Indian Motorcycle Red. No matter what colour you prefer, this soft bagger’s leather is heritage tan from the saddle to the side bags with contrasting yet subtle baseball stitching right down to the fringe. Add a little shine with chrome conchos, retro Indian Motor Company medallions and other heritage accents like traditional chrome script tank badge and iconic Indian engine covers and even a light up war bonnet on the retro front valenced fender. Here is a cruiser motorcycle that offers style and attitude that doesn’t require mach1 muffler noise to get attention. During my walk-through of the bike, I mentioned that the Indian motorcycles I had previously ridden made me feel like a bit of a wind sock as when I gripped the bars, the width between them opened up my chest wider than an average cruiser. Indian has addressed the issue and the new
Vintage Chief comes standard with a quick release see-through (as opposed to over) windshield providing a wider rider protection area and cruising bars offering a narrower wing span but for those who like the wider grip, they can customize by adding optional beach bars. The chrome 5.5 gallon tank mounted gauges offer analogue speedometer and fuel reading paired with digital tach, air temperature, fuel range, average fuel economy, gear position display, clock and several LED indicators including cruise control, neutral, signal indicators, high beam and ABS. Additional standard style features of the Vintage Chief include ABS (dual, floating rotor 4 piston calipers in front and single, floating rotor 2 piston calipers in rear), highway bar (but no cruising pegs), the vintage leather saddle and quick release side bags. New on the chief is the keyless push button start paired with a fob that must be within 15 feet of the bike to start it. No fob, no start for a potential thief, so riders must be careful not to leave the fob in the jacket pocket and then leave the jacket in the bags or someone other than the owner may ride off on your bike. If the owner misplaces or loses the fob, a pre-determined PIN code that is set up at the time of purchase can be entered and the bike will be operational. Cruise control is a great added feature and with the push of a button it is engaged. Speed can be adjusted with an up or down of the throttle thumb on the switch. The only problem I had with this feature is that my smaller hands didn’t provide enough
length to actually reach the up/down switch while wearing gloves and maintain the throttle while riding. Back with the Indian rep, we discussed this issue and without gloves I could reach the switch but still had difficulty with the throttle. The only option to fix this issue would be rider time in the saddle and figuring out what works. Rounding out the styling of the Vintage Chief are the white walled Dunlop American Elite 130/90B16 in the front and 180/65B16 in the rear. White walls always give a bike a classic look and they are the perfect final touch to a high powered cruiser, especially a vintage machine that weighs in at 835 lbs with a maximum weight capacity of 1260 lbs. I was excited to actually see for myself the Spirit of Munro for myself – the vehicle designed to test the new Thunder Stroke 111 that would become the standard engine in the 2014 Indian motorcycle line up. When the original announcement came about the new engine, the press photos made the vehicle look like a jet plane so seeing it in person really put it in perspective how it would apply to the actual motorcycle. With the Thunder Stroke 111, 119 ft lbs of torque is produced at 3000 RPM. To translate, this meant that while riding, the smaller powered bikes were first off the mark at the lights but when we got to the highway, a mere twist of my throttle and I was blowing by them. If you invest in an Indian motorcycle, I would imagine you are planning some long hauls because this is definitely a touring ma-
chine. I was pleasantly surprised to feel the weight of the bike is no longer front heavy and has been lowered and centered so that around town operation is much easier – at least for me and maybe some other women. Highway cruising the bike feels solid. You open the throttle and the entire bike gets the power, no whiplash or tightening your grip, just consistent increase in speed. Full angled floorboards matched with the saddle at a height of 29” provides that extra comfort for extended time behind bars. Despite all the protection the Vintage Chief offers, riding the Florida highway in gale force winds definitely presented some challenges. I would have expected this beast to hold it’s own but had to pull off the highway after about 45 minutes of what felt like being battered by a speed bag. I had no issues maintaining control of the bike but did struggle with lane drift which was worsened by the semi-truck traffic. I exited the freeway for a break from the wind after about 30 miles. Before getting off the off-ramp, traffic came to a stand still and lo and behold, another Bike Week hub of activity including the infamous Budweiser Clydesdales. All in all, I loved the new Vintage Chief. It is a great cruising alternative to the traditional North American cruiser. All decked out and waiting to go backed by a 1 year limited warranty with and an extended service contract with no mileage limitation for a total of 5 years of coverage plus a roadside assistance and a trade in guarantee program. MSRP is $23,399 CDN
11 – The Motorcycle Times, May 2014
KAWASAKI D E M O D A YS May 20th - 12:00pm Excalibur Motorcycle Works 1425 Walsh W, Thunder Bay, Ont May 23rd - 12:00pm Northstar Recreation 2204 Algonquin Rd., Sudbury, Ont. May 25th - 10:00am St. Onge Recreation 65 Hart Dr., Barrie, Ont. May 27th - 10:00am Grand River Power Sports 1264 Colborne St E., Brantford, Ont. May 28th - 10:00am Precision Power Sports 1762 London Line., Sarnia, Ont. May 31st - 10:00am Kahuna Powersports 7730 Islington Ave., Vaughan, Ont. June 1st - 10:00am Snow City Cycle Marine 1255 Kennedy Rd., Toronto, Ont. June 2nd - 12:00pm Motorsport Pickering 3260 Hwy #7., Pickering, Ont. June 3rd - 7:00am Calabogie Motorsport Park AM 462 Wilson Farm Rd., Calabogie, Ont. June 3rd - 11:00am Calabogie Motorsport Park PM 462 Wilson Farm Rd., Calabogie, Ont. June 3rd - 12:00pm Belleville Sport & Lawn Centre 128 Church St., Belleville, Ont. June 5th - 12:00pm Ottawa Goodtime Centre Ltd. 450 West Hunt Club Rd., Ottawa, Ont. June 6th - 12:00pm Rockland Wheels 2836 Chamberland St., Rockland, Ont. June 7th - 10:00am Maximum PowerSports 1125 Tupper St., Hawkesbury, Ont. June 11th - 7:00am Toronto Motorsport Park AM 1040 Kohler Rd., Cayuga, Ont. June 11th - 11:00am Toronto Motorsport Park PM 1040 Kohler Rd., Cayuga, Ont. June 19th - 7:00am Canadian Tire Motorsport Park AM 3233 Concession Rd #10., Bowmanville, Ont. June 19th - 11:00am Canadian Tire Motorsport Park PM 3233 Concession Rd #10., Bowmanville, Ont. June 28th - 10:00am Niagara Race Crafters Inc. 7 Walker Rd., Virgil, Ont. June 29th - 10:00am Sturgess Cycle 615 King St W., Hamilton, Ont. July 2nd - 12:00pm McKee Sport 950 James St., Delhi, Ont. July 3rd - 12:00pm Fast Track Performance 3418 Catherine St., Dorchester, Ont. July 4th - 2:00pm Inglis Cycle Centre 466 McCormick Blvd., London, Ont.
July 5th - 10:00am Two Wheel Motorsports 5473 Hwy 6 N., Guelph, Ont. July 6th - 12:00pm Wighty’s Repairs Inc. 122 Huron Rd., Mitchell, Ont. July 9th - 12:00pm Burlington Cycle 2201 Plains Rd E., Burlington, Ont.
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D E M O D A YS May 3rd - 9:00am Markham Outdoor Power 9441 Markham Rd., Markham, Ont. May 10th - 9:00am Clarington Honda 29 Spicer Square., Bowmanville, Ont. May 11th - 9:00am KW Honda 465 Conestogo Rd., Waterloo, Ont. May 17, 2014 9:00am Kahuna Powersports 7730 Islington Ave., Vaughan, Ont. May 21st - 3:00pm Clare’s Cycle and Sports 799 Regional Road 20, Pelham, Ont. May 22nd - 12:00pm Sturgess Cycle 615 King Street West,Hamilton, Ont. May 24th - 10:00am Northstar Recreation 2204 Algonquin Rd., Sudbury, Ont. May 30th - 10:00am Orilla Motor Sports 111 Commerce Rd., Orillia, Ont. May 31, 2014 12:00am Barrie Honda Powerhouse 80 Mapleview Drive W., Barrie, Ont. June 6th & 7th Lindsey Cycle (Ride For Sight) 354 Angeline St. S., Lindsay, Ont. June 11th - 10:00am North Bay Cycle & Sports 2665 Trout Lake Rd., North Bay, Ont. June 13th - 9:00am Burlington Cycle 2201 Plains Rd E., Burlington, Ont. June 20th - 9:00am Motosport Plus 295 Dalton Ave., Kingston, Ont. June 21st - 9:00am West City Powersports 676 Dundas St. W., Belleville, Ont. June 24th - 12:00pm Great Lakes Honda 494 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. July 3rd - 10:00am Irwin Supply 423 Tollgate Rd W., Cornwall, Ont. July 4th - 12:00pm Powersports Canada 1 Laser St., Ottawa, Ont. July 5th - 9:00am Kanata Honda 800-2500 Palladium Dr., Ottawa, Ont. July 10th - 12:00pm Loiselle Sports 877 Notre-Dame St., Embrun, Ont.
July 12th - 9:00am Brockville Honda 1880 Hwy 2., Brockville, Ont. July 26th - 9:00am Team Honda Powerhouse of Milton 170 Steeles Avenue E., Milton, Ont.
May 10th - 10:00am Brampton Powersports 30 Van Kirk Drive, Brampton, Ont. May 22nd - 10:00am HB Cycle 66 McLaren’s Creek Rd., Lindsay, Ont.
August 16th - 9:00am Brampton Powersports 105 Van Kirk Dr., Brampton, Ont.
June 25th - 10:00am Guiho Saw Sales 2480 Riverside Dr, Timmins, Ont. June 26th - 10:00am North Bay Cycle & Sports 2665 Trout Lake Rd, North Bay , Ont.
September 6th - 9:00am Great Lakes Honda 494 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. September 13th - 9:00am West City Powersports 676 Dundas St. W., Belleville, Ont. September 20th - 9:00am Hully Gully 1705 Wharncliffe Rd S., London, Ont.
Y AMAHA D E M O D A YS May 8th - 10:00am Kelly’s Cycle Center 1042 Upper Wellington St., Hamilton, Ont. May 9th - 3:00pm Clare’s Cycle & Sports Ltd. 799 Hwy #20, R.R.4, Fenwick, Ont. May 10th - 10:00am Oakville Yamaha 615 Third Line, Oakville, Ont. May 22nd - 10:00am Snow City Cycle 1255 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, Ont. May 23rd - 10:00am Ready Yamaha Powersports 430 Hensall Circle, Mississauga, Ont. May 24th - 10:00am Brampton Powersports 30 Van Kirk Drive, Brampton, Ont. May 25th - 10:00am The Power Garage 68 Ingersol Road, Woodstock, Ont. May 28th - 10:00am McKee Sport 950 James Street, Delhi, Ont. May 29th - 10:00am Inglis Cycle 466 McCormick Blvd., London, Ont. May 30th - 10:00am Hully Gully 1705 Wharncliffe Rd., South, London, Ont. May 31st - 10:00am Bob’s Motorsports 615 St Clair Street, Chatham, Ont. June 1st - 10:00am Brian’s Service Centre 94 London Road, Hensall, Ont.
S UZUKI D E M O D A YS May 9th - 10:00am Hully Gully 1705 Wharncliffe Rd S., London, Ont.
July 11th - 10:00am Wheelsport 1390 Youville Dr., Ottawa, Ont. July 12th - 10:00am Motor Sports World 43 Roydon Pl., Ottawa , Ont. August 9th - 10:00am Clare’s Cycle & Sports Ltd. 799 Regional Road 20., Pelham, Ont.
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May 3rd - 10:00am Jacox Harley-Davidson 2815 Argentia RD., Mississauga, Ont. May 4th - 10:00am Barrie Harley-Davidson 311 Bryne Dr., Barrie, Ont. May 10th - 10:00am Duke’s Harley-Davidson 5 Classic Car Dr., Blenheim, Ont. May 11th - 10:00am Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 2139 Huron Church Rd., Windsor, Ont. May 17th - 10:00am Longley Harley-Davidson 1097 Hwy 7 E., Peterborough, Ont. May 22nd - 10:00am Motosport Plus 295 Dalton Ave., Kingston, Ont. May 24th - 10:00am Kitchener Harley-Davidson 2255 Kingsway Dr., Kitchener, Ont. May 25th - 10:00am Mackie Harley-Davidson 880 Champlain Ave., Oshawa, Ont. May 31st - 10:00am Goulet Motosports 189 John St., Hawkesbury, Ont. June 8th - 10:00am Freedom Harley-Davidson of Ottawa 1963 Merivale Rd., Nepean, Ont. June 25th - 10:00am The Shop Harley-Davidson 2240 Long Lake Rd., Sudbury, Ont. July 13th - 10:00am Pete’s Sales & Service Ltd. 2107 Petawawa Blvd., Pembroke, Ont
May 2014, The Motorcycle Times – 12
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Don Guy, owner and operator of Black’s Corners Tire and a rider of a 2002 Yamaha Roadstar Warrior, did not get into the tire changing business to get rich – it just started as a way to help friends and family in the motorcycling community. “They told two friends and they told two friends and I very quickly realized that it was something that at minimum would pay for the tool investment,” explained Guy. Prior to opening his business, the Canadian dollar reached parity and many motorcyclists were finding better selection and price in the United States but were unable to have their tires installed professionally. “The growing resistance by larger shops to install third party tires was something that myself and riding friends were slowing running into,” explained Guy as to his motivation for opening his shop. Since his initial opening in the riding season of 2010, Guy has seen his business grow from casual tire changes to becoming almost a second full-time job. He has also been meeting the demands of his customers and branching out his business from just tires. From time to time he will be called upon to work on electrical systems, suspensions and the maintenance of forks. It is all due to customer demand and Guy is willing to do whatever it takes for his customers. “Don is very meticulous and is very careful and I know Don is going to do it right,” responded John Jamael when asked why he chooses to go to Black’s Corners Tires.
Jamael, who rides a ZX10R as a well as a ZZR600, has been going to see Guy since he opened and returns at least once a year to have a new set installed. On one such visit, Jamael brought a tire he had bought at another store and didn’t realize it was damaged. “He waited for me to drive back and get a new tire,” Jamael explained noting that Guy probably did not make much money on the exchange when the time invested is taken into account. “The price for changing tires is phenomenal.” Brad Montgomery, a rider of a GSXR750, echoes the positive comments about Guy stating proudly, “I was probably the third customer through the door. Don is just a really, really, really nice guy.” In fact, Montgomery went to see Guy to install tires even when he was previously working in a motorcycle shop. “He was doing things that the mechanics in the shop weren’t even doing.” Guy first became interested in mechanics in high school when he took a small engine repair course at his high school in Gatineau. “I wanted to learn what makes them tick – how to keep them going.” Since then he has taken courses on-line and learned through hands-on experience. During the busy periods of Easter, the end of June/beginning of July and late summer, Guy can be found in his garage in Carleton Place. Nonetheless, Guy still finds the time to ride. He has been to the Tail of the Dragon twice and completed the first level of training at FAST riding school in Shannonville. This summer he is planning a multi-week trip out west. The next time you are in the Ottawa Valley consider visiting Guy and having your tires serviced. “He’s always got a customer’s bike half apart,”
joked Jamael. Blacks Corners Tire is open weekday evenings and weekends by appointment. It is located at 199 Dakers Road in Carleton Place for all your motorcycle tire needs. TIRES 101 The contact patch of a motorcycle tire can fit in the size of your palm – maybe even a newborn’s palm – so paying attention to the rubber connecting you to the road is a good idea. For optimum tire care Guy suggests not using any sort of tire dressings. The silicone and other chemicals that gloss up the tire can leak down and get stuck in your treads. Just water and a sponge is the most you should use to clean your tires. Also, wearing down your tires until they look like racing slicks is a big no-no. Check the tread depth regularly. This can be easily accomplished using a toothpick or a paperclip. A general rule of thumb is 3/16 of an inch, but check your particular tire’s recommended replacement depth. When choosing a tire, price seems to be the motivating factor for many motorcyclists. Nonetheless, Guy recommends making sure your tire is at five years old or newer. This can be ensured by buying from a company that turns over tires at a reasonable rate. Individual tastes come into play as well. “One sport ride could want a tire that lasts a couple thousand of kilometers but be incredibly sticky. Another sport rider might want something they want to ride to PEI and back on,” explained Guy. Therefore, it is extremely important riders know what they want to accomplish with their tires and choose the one that will complement their riding style.
Step 2: Remover Clutch Lever Cover Pry up the rubber handlebar, clutch lever cover, and slowly pull up the wire/ cable that is attached to get it out of the way before you begin to remove the old lever. Step 3: Loosen Cable Start to loosen the tightening bolt that holds the clutch cable in place, with your fingers. Keep doing so until it becomes very loose. Step 4: Remove Nut & Bolt Once they have been loosened enough, you can use the wrench to remove the nut and bolt that holds the old lever in place along with the cable. After you have removed them, set them both onto the side. Step 5: Disconnect old clutch lever Gently pull up the old lever and slowly pull out the cable from the plug in the old lever. Do not yank the cable out, as this might damage it. Once you have disconnected it, set the old lever aside. Step 6: Attach new clutch lever Plug in the cable to the port on the new lever and make sure that it is connected. Then slide the lever on the mounting assembly. Step 7: Tighten the mount nut & bolt Replace the mounting bolt and nut, and then start to tighten them all the way again by using the wrench. Keep tightening them until you can no longer make them any tighter, or leave it a little bit lose if you prefer. Step 8: Tighten clutch cable bolt Next, tighten the clutch cable bolt again. You can use your hands to do so, or a proper sized wrench for this. Again, keep tightening it until it can no longer be tightened or until you reach the desired tightness. You may gently pull on the clutch to check for when the desired level of tightness is reached. Step 9: Replace the cover After you have installed the clutch lever, you can pull the leather cover back over it and the handles. These 9 steps can be done in under an hour and not many tools are need. It’s a very straightforward process.
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Take a good look at any group of bikers and you’ll see that women riders are a fast-growing segment. But one club has the distinction of being the oldest continuous women’s motorcycle club in Canada. Like many of you, I first bumped into some Motor Maids at a motorcycle show where they set up a small display showing pictures of events they’ve held. “That’s where I met them,” says Sandra Hinksman, District Director, Eastern Canada Motor Maids, which encompasses Ontario and Quebec. “I went to a bike show specifically to look for someone to ride with.” “I came upon the Motor Maids and decided to ride with them because they were from all over,” Hinksman says. “They were just regular people from all walks of life and all ages.” The club, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, meets all over because the district is so large and they’ve broken it up into different areas. Those areas include the Golden Horseshoe, Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough, Kingston, Ottawa and western Ontario with each local group meeting once a month. In the winter months club members meet indoors at various member houses for potluck get-togethers and to share some good cheer. “We have women in our club in their 80s and are still riding,” says Hinksman. There are several members in the eastern Canada district alone that are approaching some special milestones - Lise Sculland is coming up on a major milestone in 2016 when she will become a Golden Life member which the Motor Maids confer after 50 years of continuous riding with the club. And she still rides. I repeat - that’s 50 years of riding. Now, once you reach 50 years with the Motor Maids the rule of ‘must be able to ride’ no longer applies. “She will always retain her Golden Life status,” says Hinksman. “Motor Maids formed in 1940 in the U.S. and it was because of the war,” says Hinksman. “All the bikes got left behind and so women got to ride them. And then when the war was over - they just weren’t giving them back.” The club now boasts more than 1,200 members overall. The fine history of the club in Canada can be traced back to the efforts of a young woman in her early 20s back in the years following World War II. “Our first Canadian Motor Maid is Audrey Alexandre,” Hinksman says. “She joined the Motor Maids in 1949.” Alexandre is still alive but while she’s not riding anymore she rode actively for at least 50 years. Audrey Alexandre was living in Welland, Ontario, and read about the Motor Maids, then took the initiative through letter writing and things like that to make some contacts and meet up with some Motor Maids down in the United States and then ended up joining them. Remember this was way before there was any Internet or anything
like that. “At that time she would have been part of a U.S. district,” says Hinksman, “and then it just grew.” There are Motor Maids out in western Canada but their numbers are few at this time so they are members of U.S. districts but there is an Atlantic Canada district out east, which formed in 2006, and boasts more than 50 members. Next year’s Motor Maids convention will be held in Moncton, New Brunswick, where the club will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Motor Maids. This year the convention will be in Texas - and one stipulation is that you must ride to convention and not even trailering your ride counts. Hinksman and some Motor Maids made the ride to Oregon for last year’s convention and she’s made plans to attend this year’s down in Texas. The Canadian Motor Maids don’t sponsor a specific charity but this year they are sponsoring the ‘Ovarian Cancer Ride for Her’ on June 7 in Ottawa. Hinksman says they always take part in various charity rides but this will be the first time they’ve associated their name with a ride. If you get a chance go check out the Motor Maids’ U.S. website where you’ll quickly come across pictures of a pink Harley-Davidson bike - all decked out. That’s founder Dot Robinson’s bike. Although Dot has now passed away both her daughter and her grand-daughter are Motor Maids and Dot’s daughter rode the bike out to their convention two years ago. To get info on the Canadian Motor Maids - which now has well over 150 members make sure you go to the Canadian website - ecnmotormaids.ca. “The uniform has changed over the years,” says Hinksman. Motor Maids are only required to wear their distinctive white gloves on an official Motor Maid parade but if you spot a pair of white gloves on a woman’s bike they might be members of the club. Everyone knows that if ‘momma ain’t happy nobody is happy’ but the Motor Maids have kept together for an incredibly long time without some of the squabbles that tear apart other clubs. The secret to their success can be chalked up to good people who keep their traditions alive and top of mind. “We’ve always maintained steady growth,” says Hinksman, “I don’t know if it’s just there’s so much history with the club and people catch on to that and they want to join.” And she says they like to laugh - to enjoy each other’s company and when the weather gets bad they simply pull over and grab a bite. “The Motor Maids are really a social club that rides. We encourage safety when riding, we encourage anyone that’s thinking about riding to take the course to learn the good habits before you start picking up the bad ones. Just ride - ride your ride.”
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and their products during other off-road events held both in Sept of this season. The infamous Corduroy Enduro, Canada’s Toughest off-road race, will held in Gooderham Ontario Canada. He will also be represneting his country overseas in Andorra Spain during the FIM sanctioned world event Trials des Nations. Laura Lang, Marketing Manager for Parts Canada adds, “Parts Canada is pleased to once again be sponsor to Jordan Szoke as he races for his 10th Canadian Superbike Championship title. We have supported Jordan for many years with Alpinestars and HJC, providing him race gear and race parts that he can be confident about. Parts Canada is looking forward to being part of another great Canadian Superbike season, and part of Jordan’s continued success.” When asked about his renewal with Parts Canada Szoke said, “It is comforting to know what Parts has aligned themselves with all that we do, on and off the track.
Marquez untouchable at Austin for second successive win MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez utterly dominated the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas race, taking victory by a four second margin from his Repsol Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa, with Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) completing the podium. A jump start ruined the race for Jorge Lorenzo (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) and he finished 10th after a ride through penalty. Lorenzo took the holeshot after a bizarre error from the former World Champion and he rode through pit lane at the end of the first lap, leaving Marquez clear at the front. Pedrosa tried to stay with Marquez, who was the only ‘Factory’ rider to run the
hard rear tyre, but the youngster sped away to become the first rider to win the first two races of the year from pole in the premierclass since Mick Doohan in 1995. Nicky Hayden (Drive M7 Aspar) finished as the top ‘Open’ Honda rider and top American in 11th – whilst his compatriot Colin Edwards (NGM Forward Racing) was unable to finish his home race. Crashes for Alvaro Baustista and Scott Redding also ruined GO&FUN Honda Gresini’s weekend. Honda riders have now won the last nine MotoGP races in the USA and the last nonHonda MotoGP winner in the States was Lorenzo, at Laguna Seca in 2010.
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Hayden and Aoyama just outside top ten Nicky Hayden and Hiroshi Aoyama both moved up several positions from the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas grid to take 11th and 12th in Texas. The DRIVE M7 Aspar Team pair both saved their best for race day, with Hayden starting from 14th on the grid and fighting off Scott Redding and Yonny Hernandez in a race-long battle - to cross the line 11th in front of the home fans. “To be honest the race went a lot better than I expected and obviously it was much better than the rest of the weekend,” said Hayden. “The team worked
really hard all weekend, I gave the mechanics plenty to do and they did their best to give me the best possible bike. In the end we have come away with a positive result and I had fun fighting with a strong group of riders. The positive thing is we have more experience with this new bike and we know the season is long so we have to keep going to make the most of our potential.” Meanwhile, Aoyama made progress with his front-end set-up to improve his pace and trade up his 16th place in qualifying for 12th place in the race.
After finishing sixth at Austin last year Valentino Rossi’s goal is clear at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas this weekend. Rossi had a brilliant start to the 2014 season, starting from tenth on the grid, the Italian battled through the field to fight Marc Marquez for victory in Qatar. In the end he was second by just 0.259s and now he aims to maintain his return to competi-
tiveness by improving on last year’s showing at COTA. “I really want to go to Austin, especially after the first race in Qatar,” says the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP man. “The season started well but now we need confirmation. Last year I made one of the worst races of the season in Texas, and this year I want to see if we can be competitive everywhere.”
Lorenzo ponders new Yamaha contract Jorge Lorenzo is contemplating his plans for 2015 and beyond, with his current Movistar Yamaha MotoGP contract set to expire at the end of the season. The Mallorcan would like to stay put, but admits that he will consider all options. Lorenzo has ridden for Yamaha since stepping up to the MotoGP™ premier class in 2008 as a double 250 World Champion. Although this year may have started off on a low note with a crash
in Qatar, the MotoGP™ title winner of 2010 and 2012 is remaining upbeat about 2014 while keeping one eye firmly on the future. “We have started talking and have had the first meeting,” Lorenzo told motogp. com at Circuit of the Americas on Thursday. “The more ideal thing would be to stay with Yamaha and not change to another factory. Obviously, we are here to try to win and the bike is very important.
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AMA Pro Racing 2014 AMA Pro Hillclimb Schedule DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 22, 2014) - AMA Pro Racing announced today the 2014 AMA Pro Hillclimb schedule, featuring the Xtreme, Unlimited and Pro Sport classes at each of the eight scheduled stops on the circuit. AMA Pro Hillclimb will once again kick off the season with an event in Spring Grove, Pa. which will be hosted by the White Rose Motorcycle Club on June 1, 2014. Riders will be looking to put in a solid effort at the season opener with hopes of gathering some momentum to kick off a strong 2014. In 2013, Jay Sallstrom took the double win in both premier classes, Xtreme and Unlimited while rookie sensation Nicholas Bleau earned the Pro Sport victory at just 16 years old in his first AMA Pro Hillclimb event. On June 8, 2014, AMA Pro Hillclimb riders will travel back to Penn. for Round 2 hosted by the Bushkill Valley Motorcycle Club in Freemansburg, Pa. This particular round best showcases the horsepower and speed of the nitro methane-fueled bikes and pure talent that each rider possesses. Round 3 will take place in Canaan, N.H. on June 18, 2014 and will be hosted by Ridge Runner Promotions. The event will take place during Laconia Bike Week and will be the third straight year that AMA Pro Hillclimb has raced at the Northeast venue. Round 4 is scheduled to take place in West Branch, Mich. on July 13, 2014 during Ogemaw Hills Bike Week as the riders take on the sixty-foot gap before attacking the famous hill. The All Star Challenge, scheduled to take place on August 3, 2014 in Muskegon, Mich. will mark Round 5 and the midway point of the 2014 AMA Pro Hillclimb season. In 2013, John Koester became the second rider to take both Xtreme and Unlimited victories in the same weekend and was able to gain points and put himself in contention for the championship. AMA Pro Hillclimb will resume with Round 6 on September 21, 2014 in Spring Grove, Pa., hosted by White Rose Motorcycle Club and is set to run in conjunction with the famous White Rose Thunder Bike Rally. The series will then head northeast, but remains in the state of Pa. while returning back to Freemansburg on September 28, 2014 for Round 7. The legendary Devil’s Staircase will mark the eighth and final round and will take place in Oregonia, Ohio on October 12, 2014. The event will be hosted by none other than the Dayton Motorcycle Club, marking the 65th annual running of the AMA Pro Hillclimb series at the classic Midwest venue. 2014
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It’s interesting how we are able to put “two and two together,” and come up with solutions. In this article, I was going to write about intuition, and how some people seem to be more intuitive than others when riding. The idea came from an online article in The Creativity Post, by Carolyn Gregoire, entitled “10 Things Highly Intuitive People Do Differently.” Then, after watching another TED Talk - something that has taken over from watching television at our house, most evenings - this time a talk by Simon Sinek entitled, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” I thought that there might just be a connection. Motorcycle riders, at least those who are good at what they do, and who want to ride for many years, develop intuition that not only helps them ride more safely, but also enables them to take more enjoyment from the ride. According to Gregoire, people who are highly intuitive believe that they have an “inner voice” and they listen to it, using intuition to balance scientific knowledge with instinct. How many times have you been riding and “something” has told you to slow down, or even not to go on the ride to begin with? She goes on to say that intuitive people enjoy and seek solitude, as being alone enables one to be able to think more deeply, which helps to promote creativity. They also meditate, which helps to relieve them of the “business” of their everyday lives. They observe things, especially the oddities, and draw lines and connections between unrelated things and actions. They pay attention to their bodies – their gut reactions, as it were. Motorcyclists are alone with their thoughts when they ride. Many have told me that they are comfortable enough to meditate while riding. They report being “in the zone,” a form of trance-like state, yet they are still able to observe things. Sometimes, riding allows one to observe, and to
experience, very odd things, and actions, that might be overlooked when not on a bike, such as how the light appears to play just so with the clouds. Riders are very observant of their own bodies. We can feel our limits, our thirst, our hunger and the need to stop at the next rest area. Intuitive people take time to be alone, just as we do when riding. Some of us are able to be creative when riding, not just with the line we take through a curve, but with things that are happening elsewhere in our lives. If you do crossword puzzles, you know that often by leaving the puzzle for a few hours, and then coming back to it, those words that had been so reluctant to come to mind, seem to appear instantly. Riding can allow us that margin to think, and to be creative. What’s more, intuitive people, Gregoire says, “observe everything,” are very “mindful,” and establish deep connections with others. They let negative emotions go, enjoy down time, and pay attention to their dreams. Aren’t these traits that many longtime motorcyclists have? We are constantly seeing and experiencing the things around us, especially other road users. Riding is relaxing for most of us – a way of enjoying down time. Experienced riders also know that riding while upset, i.e. riding with negative emotions, is one of the most dangerous things that we can do. Yes, riders are dreamers. We often ride in a state of consciousness that provides us with “intuitions” as to what might be over the next hill. We can’t see over the hill. Perhaps we’d better slow and move to the right hand side of the lane, you know, just in case. In Simon Sinek’s TED talk, he differentiates between how some companies are successful, while others are not, despite the fact that they are selling similar products. Sinek says that “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it and what you do simply proves what you believe. In fact, people will do the things that prove what they believe.” Haven’t we seen many examples of this in our sport? In the 1960’s,
as the ad said, “You meet the nicest people on a Honda.” Honda was selling a belief. It was selling its belief, not that it made a good product with many features and benefits, but that people who shared its belief mattered. Since the mid-1980s, Harley-Davidson has made a fortune selling its core beliefs. Look at their ads; that iconic brand sells its lifestyle, its beliefs in its own products and lifestyle. The ads promote those beliefs. Get away from those core beliefs, such as Honda has more recently attempted to do, in some places, by combining all of its power products in a sales hall along with its cars, and now where are its beliefs? Honda makes great products, but I, for one, still prefer to deal with the smaller dealership – the dealership that shares my passion for motorcycling. Yes, each motorcycle has its features and its benefits, but somehow, using a 1980s IBM-style of selling in that manner has no more appeal to me than the much later business style models of “just-in-time” management, or “the only reason to be in business is to maximize profits to shareholders.” Neither of these business styles is run on passion, or on a core belief system. I want to purchase my bike, and get it serviced, by someone who is as passionate as I am, someone who believes in the reason behind the product – the internal, rather than the external reasons. Some Hollywood celebrities ride motorcycles because they can hide out of the limelight, covered in riding gear and full coverage helmets. Riding a motorcycle has often been portrayed as being the game of flamboyant people – out there flaunting themselves and their machines for the world to see. I see the other side of riding - in solitude, contemplating the universe, trying to put two and two together.” Knowing, somehow, that there is a police radar trap just on the other side of the hill, or that danger lies just around the curve … it takes time, and passion, to get that “feeling.” That’s intuition.
After 20 plus years of motorcycling, I have finally become a fan of “ The Group Ride”. You will not catch me riding in any huge groups. Too much like cows being led to slaughter for me. I must note that a lot of these huge groups do GREAT things for charity and beyond. I just don’t like a crowd I guess. I prefer groups of two to six riders, it just feels right, and you can all share a conversation when the riding is done. Other than the joy of the ride itself, the camaraderie of a small group out for a ride is hard to beat. Up until the 2013 riding season, I had rarely ridden with more than one other bike, with solo rides being the more typical, and preferred way to ride. The first group ride I took part in was actually set up by me, via a mid morning cellular invite to three or four guys. It was a simple message, something like, “ Riding @2, my garage, come if you can”. At least three of us went out that afternoon for a nice ride around the countryside, and the Group Rides began. Ever since that day, up to six of us will get together for a day trip, we meet in my garage for a ride debrief and then we hit the road. Our destination is usually food based, with a quality beverage, and as many twisty and scenic roads as possible to get us there and back. I seem to have become the organizer of these group rides, which is fine with me. At the end of a long day, well spent, I’m exhausted, but inside I feel great and my mind is full of candid flashbacks of the day. We managed to get out together, in various numbers, a half dozen times last season. Three of us managed an overnight trip to a great little spot, just outside of Wiarton, and four to six of us are doing it again this June, for three days, reservations already made! I’ve put together some loose plans, by request, for some more group rides, destination included. With a sunrise to sunset window of time for riding and a great group of friends, this riding season should be memorable. Our little group consists of mainly a bunch of forty-somethings with quite different motorcycles, but all sharing a passion for motorcycling. We all went to school together and still live in small towns. We are all trying to balance family, work and play so we simply aim for at least one group ride each month, May through October. We can’t all make it to all of the rides, but we plan in advance to make it as easy as possible for everyone to attend. Sometimes we ride solo, sometimes we ride as a six pack. If you are mainly a solo rider and want to do some riding with other people, but don’t know any riders, you have many options to improve your situation. Get on line, ride down to the local coffee shop, bike shop, or tattoo shop, or scream it from a roof top; however you approach it, you will find other riders that will gladly accept your company. I’ve never met a more accepting, helpful bunch of people than motorcyclists.
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