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PUB NOTE04 TIMING06 WOMEN12 INJECTION18 All that said, we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible following we have in the Midwest. We’re not just a local rag tossing around trite advertorial with confessions of “we’re here for you” type stuff.
I’ve read from several sources that women feel the motorcycle industry isn’t responding to our needs as quickly as many would like. I’m slightly perplexed by these claims, because in my opinion, I believe they are.
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Roderick “Caine” Kabel roderick@throttlermagazine.com 515.210.7066 ADVERTISING
Art Markos American Magazine Consultants amipr@aol.com 805-220-6822 Mike Chitko mike@throttlermagazine.com 612-741-0682 Gina “Inmate #9818783” Woods gina@throttlermagazine.com 630-833-9889 President & Accounting:
Stacy “Fancy Face” Kabel stacy@throttlermagazine.com Motocross Editor:
Sean “Wide Open” Goulart Editorial Contributors:
Tony Tice, Ken Bingenheimer, Ethan Lincoln, Gina Woods, Marilyn Bragg
This month: Fuel Injection, THE abridged version. Since the digital age is upon us, why can’t it be a bunch of 1’s and 0’s that define how our bikes are fueled, too?
It’s 6 am and the phone rings, my friend Gail who I ride with says “what are you doing?” I say, “You know what I am doing. I am getting ready to board a plane with Jake (My son) for California for my sister’s wedding reception. why?”
Over the years I’ve met quite a few inspiring riders, builders and businesses owners who exuberate the biker lifestyle in every aspect.
WHISKEY09 STAR16 Motorcycles and the appreciation of motorcycling is what many of us enjoy. When we all started out, we obviously were not hitting the ground running tearing it up, we had to get familiar with the basics. We had to remember the mechanics of counter-steering, understanding what lever was what, and when to use it.
Riding out to meet your friends for coffee and then a bit of a cruise is time-honored tradition for motorcyclists. And sometimes your friends aren’t necessarily close, so the ride out can be a fun part of it all.
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When it comes to off-road riding on two wheels, you have a myriad of options. On one end of the spectrum you have trail riding and at the other is motocross racing. This feature will look at both options and help you decide which is right for you.
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Places to go and people to see all across the Midwest. From rallies events and bike nights.
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steAling thunder WE’VE never been better
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ell, hot damn! The riding season is really in full swing now in the Midwest. July is such an exciting for us motorcycle From time folks. Those cagers who The are finally getting used Editor to seeing us out on the road, the deer have tamed down a bit and we’ve got just about 15 solid hours of daylight on any given day. Don’t you just love the MIDWEST 4 months of summer? Here in the Midwest, the approach of summer is akin to a little like seeing the ocean for the first time. You’re never entirely sure you’ll ever actually see it until you do. Cheers to hot summer day trips and cool summer night rides. Last month we highlighted a few big
events coming up in July like the Iowa Inaugural Grand Motorcycle Rally in Newton Iowa, which seems like an incredible time. See you there, right? One thing is certain — there are a ton of other events throughout the Midwest this summer. It’s going to be just too damn hard to decide how to plan our time. If you are anything like us, you’re really struggling to juggle all the rides, bike nights and rallies that you want to attend while still being married and/or parenting and/ or working. How do riders do it all? Well, don’t fret because there are so many things to do in the Midwest one will never be alone. Ever! All that said, we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible following we have in the Midwest. We’re not just a local rag tossing around trite advertorial with confessions of “we’re here for you” type stuff. The fact remains, we actually are all about motorcycling and that’s, that. If you are looking for food recipes or degrading images of women, you might look elsewhere because that’s not us and our
advertisers deserve high quality and we deliver! This month’s cover article tells the sad story about losing a loved one and lets us all know there are wonderful organizations out there to help us cope as well as make a difference. We’re also looking into the ladies in our lives and the known issues of not enough bike builders out there for the supple curves our female partners need to feel comfortable. Our own “brothers from another mother” (DRT Bros.) join us for a fresh look at the influence they have had in the trike industry and continue to have in the growing trike segment of the market. Help us make this a better magazine with your suggestions and tell us what type of thunder rocks your world and the riding world that you enjoy. Remember, we can’t be here without your support and our advertisers couldn’t stay in business without you, either! As Always – Ride Hard Roderick & Stacy Kabel
11 Common Mistakes by Motorcycle Riders and How to Avoid Them
#1 Way to Avoid an Accident and 9 Insider Secrets to Avoid Costly Mistakes By COREY WALKER Corey@IowaInjured.com
Iowans who ride motorcycles are beginning to realize that they should learn about how to avoid an accident and if they have been in an accident how to avoid costly mistakes. Some riders fail to bring their case within time limitations (which can be as short as 6 months to provide notice) while others do not learn about their rights. A New Book about Iowa motorcycle accidents is being offered at No Cost, Risk or Obligation which reveals: • #1 Way to Avoid a Motorcycle Accident • 9 Insider Secrets to Avoid Costly Mistakes • 7 Things to Know Before Talking to the Insurance Adjustor or Hiring an Attorney and much more. Why offer a Book at No Cost? Because since 1997, Iowa Personal Injury Attorney Corey Walker has represented hundreds of injured Iowans including many who have been injured in motorcycle accidents and he has seen too many make mistakes resulting in 04 throttlermotorcyclemagazine
them losing thousands of dollars. Franklin of Washington, Iowa says “Corey’s book includes information that most people don’t know but should in case of an accident.” James of Sioux City says “I would recommend this book to my friends because most riders I know are informed with their bikes, the roads, and their abilities, but not the laws.” Why offer a free book? Because after having represented hundreds of injured Iowans, Iowa Injury Attorney Corey Walker has seen the consequences of costly mistakes. Finally, you can learn about motorcycle accidents in the comfort of your own home with no risk or obligation. If you own a motorcycle; or if you or a loved one have been injured in an accident and do not have an attorney then this book is for you. Claim your copy (while supplies last) Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 215 (24 Hour Recorded Message) or go to www. MotorcycleAccidentBook.com. Our Guarantee- If you do not learn at least one thing from the book let us know and we will donate $100 in your name to ABATE (A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education which works for you, the motorcycle enthusiast.) JULY2012
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It’s all about timing
angry driver changes the lives of many By Gina Woods, President and host of Open Road Radio - www.openroadradio.com
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t’s 6 am and the phone rings, my friend Gail who I ride with says “what are you doing?” I say, “You know what I am doing. I am getting ready to board a plane with Jake (My son) for California for sister’s wedding Women my reception. why?”
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“I have some terrible news Gina. If I don’t tell you and you know I knew, you’re going to be mad.” I take a deep breath, this is not going to be good either way now. “Okay tell me.” “Jerry was killed last night in a motorcycle accident.” Panic, rapid pulse, heart swelling, eyes watering… I knew this was going to suck! “What happened?” “Gina, a road raged driver hit and killed your uncle Jerry last night about
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5 P.M. in Naperville, Florida.” “Okay Gail, I have to go!” “Gina! Are you okay?” “No! It’s hurting real bad!” I don’t know what it is this year, but there seems to be more motorcycle accidents since the riding season opened than ever before! Now this is probably not the most gracious way I could introduce myself to this column, but suck it up Sally, this stuff is going on and it’s real and it makes me so sad to hear about people’s family,
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friends and loved ones being selfishly taken away by drivers irresponsibility! Jerry was 63, my uncle, my friend and a fun person to ride with! The driver — a 31 year old local man with prior convictions — was under the influence of marijuana. It was a senseless accident as he was chasing some 16 year old girl that happened to cut him off. REALLY? But this story is not all about death. It’s about timing, too. While I was in California, Michael Hupy of Hupy & Abraham called me. Michael has been a big sponsor of my radio show for years. He called to offer his condolences as it was already posted on several websites. We spoke about the accident, we spoke about drivers and motorcycles and then Michael told me about the Watch For Motorcycles campaign which I’ve been promoting for a few years, needing some extra “hands.” I told Michael when I get back I’d like to come see him. I am currently working with his marketing team promoting Watch For Motorcycles. Timing, right? My girlfriend Vicki Sanfelipo is the Accident Scene Management (ASMI)
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Gina: Was it a personal experience that motivated you to start this program? Vicki: No, just a general discomfort with the fact that people thought I would know what to do since I am a nurse. I knew that I was not prepared to handle any motorcycle crash. Gina: How many instructors have you taught since your inception
Vicki: About 250 Gina: Since you don’t let any grass grow under your feet, you are always traveling with this program what are your plans for it for the future? Vicki: I want to see this program in every state preferably run with motorcycle safety training as another way for people to become educated. I would: • Like to see more instructor trainers and more grant money available to continue developing areas that currently do not have training • To see an annual national convention for instructors and trainees • Make this class available to anyone who wishes to take it • See a generic program for all roadway users Gina: What makes this program necessary? Vicki: Standard First Aid and CPR are not enough information when dealing with a traumatic event like a car or motorcycle crash. Tipping the head back and pressing on the chest of a trauma victim should be done as a last resort. We teach how to secure a scene in order to prevent further injury, assess the situation, make a good 911
29 percent of our students use the information they learn within three years of training
founder www.accidentscene.org who I spent a weekend with nearly 15 years ago taking the ASMI course as well as the Advanced ASMI course when she was first getting started. At the time I was as just starting Open Road Radio and learning this course reduces injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists through first response training. I thought this would be a great course to know and it was! A few years ago I was riding a motorcycle with sidecar and was in an accident. I needed 38 stitches to my head, scratches up my left shoulder and my hand is forever numb. After the accident and to this day, I remembered her course and I became one of her instructors. I wanted to be part of teaching people good things about motorcycle. Timing, right? I sat down with Vicki the other day and we chatted about the mission we both partake in.
phone call and then how to prioritize treatment Gina: How can a person be prepared to use their skills once they have gone through training?
Vicki: We recommend that in addition to a minimum full day (7-8 hours) of training the participant also consider carrying First Aid supplies needed to implement their knowledge. Trained bystanders are also encouraged to maintain their skills by taking a refresher class in person or online every two years. Since 29 percent of our students use the information they learn within three years of training, it is important to stay on top of your skills and be prepared. I never thought this incident I dealt with a few days ago would touch my life so personally. It gives me some comfort knowing people like Vicki and the Watch for Motorcycles campaign are out there making a difference. If you are heading to the AMA Women in Motorcycling conference next month in Carson City Nevada July 26 through July 29, Vicki and I will be teaching ASMI to participants. www.accidentscene.org is sponsored in part by The Motorcycle Safety Foundation & Stephen Leetow of the Carson City Allstate Agency. Are you making a difference? Until next time, get out there, ride and ride safe. Checkout www. openroadradio.com for a weekly podcast of Open Road Radio featuring Tech Talk, Product Reviews, Rides & Rally Info and everything motorcycle. throttlermotorcyclemagazine 07
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WHISKEY, BOURBON & RYE 101 By Ethan Lincoln (imbibehour@gmail.com)
Ethan Lincoln is an avid motorcycle rider and hobbyist blogger who writes often about many different libations that are available and noteworthy. His youtube channel can be seen at www.youtube.com/user/imbibehour and his blog at imbibehour.blogspot.com.
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otorcycles and the appreciation of motorcycling is what many of us enjoy. When we all started out, we obviously were not hitting the ground running tearing it up, we had to get familiar with the basics. We had to remember the mechanics of counter-steering, understanding what Imbibe lever was what, and With when to use it. Ethan
After you ride for a little while, you take these things for granted as second nature. Diving into whiskey is very much like that. At first it seems confusing, but when you learn some basics, it’s not all that hard, just like riding. Whiskey at it’s most simplest form is just grain, water, and yeast, the thumb, key, valve of shut down. Let’s ride some more though. Let’s talk about some “types” of whiskey and why they are different. After all a Harley has a carburetor just like a Honda or a BMW, but a Harley is … well a Harley right? Let’s talk briefly about some American made whiskey products focusing on the differences between Tennessee, Kentucky as locations, and rye and bourbon whiskey. When people think of Tennessee whiskey we think of a common brand like Jack Daniels. Jack Daniels is a Tennessee whiskey made in the state of Tennessee, but you knew that already. You can’t make a whiskey outside of Tennessee and call it Tennessee whiskey. Now here is where things can get a little confusing. You may notice whiskey from another state called Kentucky. Kentucky and Tennessee made whiskeys only have to meet the definition of whiskey as by
regulation (whiskey is a controlled spirit by law), and they put their location of origin on the bottle. The origin just has to be true. Kentucky whiskey only means, the whiskey came from Kentucky. John’s customized Harley Sportster, is not the same as Sal’s customized Victory, but they are motorcycles with different manufacturers and origins. With me so far? The whiskey most associated with Kentucky is called bourbon. Bourbon is made with a grain content of 51% or more corn. There are other legal requirements as well besides this in order for a whiskey to be called bourbon, however, you can make bourbon anywhere in the US. Bourbon is made in states such as Virginia, Texas, New York and it is still bourbon, think of the fact that Harley has plants in states like Pennsylvania (York) and Wisconsin (Milwaukee) but those are still Harleys right? Kentucky has the right to place the state name on their bottle using the phrase “Kentucky bourbon.” Kentucky whiskey only means origin, and not all bourbon is from Kentucky, likewise not all Kentucky whiskey is bourbon either. People in Kentucky ride Harleys, and they also ride Hondas, but they are motorcycles none the less. How do you know a whiskey from Kentucky is bourbon? Simple, it states “bourbon” on the label. How do you know a motorcycle is a Harley? It says Harley-Davidson on it.
im·bibe Verb: 1. Drink (alcohol) 2. Absorb or assimilate (ideas or knowledge)
So does that mean Tennessee whiskey is a bourbon? Well, no. Tennessee whiskey such as Jack Daniels, and Dickel, are not bourbons, and often mistakenly referred to as bourbon. Why? Well the ironic thing is that these whiskeys could very well meet the legal requirements of bourbon but the producers want their brand known as Tennessee whiskey, or sometimes Tennessee sipping whiskey. In essence Jack Daniels is not a bourbon, because it doesn’t want to be. Lastly, a word about rye whiskey. Rye whiskey in the US contains 51% rye in the grain bill, which is why it is different from bourbon. Think of a different type of model made by the same manufacturer, a sportster (bourbon) is different from a Road King (rye whiskey). For instance, Templeton Rye out of Iowa is an up and coming star. Over the course of its storied history, Templeton Rye became Al Capone’s whiskey of choice, quickly finding its way to the center of his bootlegging empire. Hundreds of kegs per month were supplied to Capone’s gang who in turn filled the demand of speakeasies throughout Chicago, New York and as far west as San Francisco. All made in Iowa. So there you have a little bit of explanation to get you started. One of these is not better than the other. Half the fun is trying several whiskies and finding out which one works best for you. You may not have liked a certain bike model and manufacturer when you sat on it, but when you sat on the first one you loved you knew which one you took home.
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This chopper is built by none other than Jim Bortles. His shop is THE CHOPPER FARM and is located in WAXHAW N.C. Jim has been building choppers forever and knows how to build ‘em, for ladies or guys.
A WOMEN’S VIEW
BEHIND THE HANDLEBARS By Marilyn Elmore
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’ve read from several sources that women feel the motorcycle industry isn’t responding to our needs as quickly as many would like. I’m slightly perplexed by these claims, because in my opinion, I believe they are.
I’ve been riding motorcycles since 1971. That’s an era of time when women on motorcycles weren’t exactly popular. It’s an age when fashion wasn’t quite king. We ladies were shrugging off the fashion yoke to be UNI-SEX. We didn’t want to be seen for our gender, we wanted to be seen for our contributions to our world. We knew we could do many things as well as men, we had to prove it. We thought we should do so by shrugging off our ties to delicate femininity.
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Valerie Thompson is a two-time land speed record holder. One record is on the “World’s Fastest Panhead” and the other on her BMW. She now sits in the 209.5 MPH club with her BMW and is also a professional racer at AHDRA.
Fast forward 40 years and our attitudes have definitely changed. We’ve come to the understanding that gender is and always will play a part of who we are. We’ve come to recognize we shouldn’t have to hide our feminine ways in order to achieve our goals. We’ve also come to understand there are ways to make the ride more comfortable for us without losing the lines of the motorcycle or the respect of the community. Today we are finding more industries focusing on us, the ladies, as we grow into our own. We enjoy incomes that match our male counterparts and we deal with less social disapproval of our proclivities to ride. Thanks to many who have come before us and those who are on the front-lines today, we are discovering more industry such as motorcycle fashion and textile safety that are building/ designing motorcycle gear just for us. It’s more than color choices. It’s designing textiles that fit and stretch with the female form. Allowing us to have curves in places other than the roads we ride. One
problem that seems to still remain is that the textile industry is less inclined to design for the older female: the female whose mature form is not quite as sleek and slender as her younger counter part. We are still largely regulated to wearing men’s fashion, a frustration that has annoyed me for many years. Another complaint I’ve heard is that the builders/designers of motorcycles aren’t listening to us and building toward our needs. I’m astounded by this type of criticism. Women are not the only people who are lacking in the stature department. Men are often short on stature as well. Many motorcycle makers are aware of this and have compensated by building bikes for the diminutive physique. If you make a choice for a bike that is not complimentary to your height, there are ways to compensate for that. Changing the seat to one offering a lower profile is one way. Lowering the front forks and rear suspension is another. If your complaint is with the controls,
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that problem also has ready answers one can utilize giving you the ride you desire. It may take a bit of thinking, a bit of ingenuity and most certainly money, but modifying a bike is expensive no matter what gender you are. There are companies such as ROAR who build motorcycles designed for women. You can also find a builder who will listen to your concerns and build you a motorcycle if that’s how you want to roll. To say there aren’t enough motorcycle choices to compliment a female rider is ludicrous in my mind. This is one woman’s view and perhaps I’m not Marilyn Elmore seeing the complete picture, what thoughts do you have regarding the options for ladies these days? I’d like to hear from you. To reach me, send your email to editor@throttlermagazine.com with a subject line of “Women Behind Bars.”
builders/designers of motorcycles aren’t listening to us and building toward our needs.
Cindy Barta rides a BMW and as you can see she’s of short stature. She rides anywhere she pleases. Another great representative of what women can and will do when they want something bad enough.
“Morticia Red” rides her custom Harley-Davidson. Photo by Michelle Brown.
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Tim and Dan Mortenson from left to right.
Harley-Davidson Dyna conversion trike with a fixed rear end axle.
Unusual suspects
drt bros. trikes and CYCLES tAKE A FORK IN THE ROAD By Roderick Kabel
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ver the years I’ve met quite a few inspiring riders, builders and businesses owners who exuberate the biker lifestyle in every aspect. To that, I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting a number of knuckleheads, that, from time to time need a reminder of some things that just aren’t appropriate and their actions could possibly end badly.
Step forth two characters that blend all of these aspects into a concoction of Corporate America with a heavy dose of Three Stooges humor and fun. Their energy together is nothing less than wide open only slowing down to shake hands with new friends as well as with customers in gratitude. (By the same token, they can also sporadically revert into 12-year olds when the occasional pretty girl unwittingly walks in their direction.) To that, brothers Tim and Dan
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Mortenson, owners of DRT Bros. Trikes and Cycles are a couple of guys I call great friends and look forward to every possible chance to get together with them. Insert our recent outing together to grab some suds, swap lies and talk business as I all sat down to hear some of the new directions DRT Bros. are embarking on. Upon my arrival to the local watering hole of choice, Tim was flanked by two of their younger DRT Bros. members, Josh Mortenson (Tim’s son) and Justin Marcusson (Tim’s son in law). All with libations in hand, I bellied up and awaited my usual punishment of insults and brother Dan’s late arrival. (He’s the ugly brother who’s not hard to miss!) “Rod, the bottom line here is that DRT Bros. is a progressive thinking business and we need to be open minded about the economy and the future of our business,” Tim begins. “Dan and I are willing to listen to a few younger minds and open to trying some new things like offering a fixed axle rear end for our trike conversion customers.” DRT Bros. has made their mark on the trike industry in a number of ways
over the years and most notably is their innovative rake and trail systems for trike conversions. The fact remains that trikes are notorious for an atrocious and unstable ride often lurching and tossing riders when cornering. By correcting the stock rake and trail of a motorcycle, DRT can use an independent rear end axle and suspension system that allows their trikes to ebb-andflow with the road permitting the rider a smooth and safe ride. Today, the brothers are retooling their marketing and passing along a few family secrets to Josh and Justin. “The biggest change our customers will notice is that we are offering a fixed rear end axle as an option. This is new to DRT because in the past, Tim and Dan were not thrilled with a fixed axle because of its not-sosmooth ride. DRT Bros. has based their reputation on converting motorcycles into trikes that ride like a Cadillac and have never wanted to give customers less than the best,” Says son in law Justin. “And this is where we will once again set the standard for trikes in an industry of instability with the demise of a heavy hitter. This economy is dictating our
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customers needs and we want to be able to offer more and not less to them.” DRT understands trikes and has the knowledge to utilize their traditional independent rear end axle on conversions and will now work their magic with a fixed rear end axle that exploits their limited slip differential. They are betting this will attract new customers with all ranges of budgets. Tim points out, that, “The way we set up the fixed rear end axle for customers also allows us to upgrade the same customer 3-5 years down the road. Our technology can stage into an independent rear end axle and it’s an easy install. Again, this allows us to stay competitive and service our loyal customers long term.” With the new direction the company is taking, the youth in this equation has big goals set as well. “We are looking at a youthful market that will compliment our bread and butter customer that comes to us for the perfect ride. We’re still not chasing dollars but rather, opening new markets for the company,” says son Josh. “Their enthusiasm is helping us gain speed and ‘youthenizing’ our business. It’s evident by some of the recent business we’ve received and females are a great example of new opportunities for trike riders because they can now comfortably ride by themselves,” says Dan. “As far as I know, we are the only conversion company that offers both rear end axles and can transfer a fixed into an independent rear end. It’s all because of the technology we have developed by tried and true methods. Basically, that’s where Tim tests a modification and if he doesn’t get bucked off, then, it’s a winner,” laughs Dan. The bottom line for DRT Bros. is that they are evolving with the economy and not allowing it to dictate their directions. The DRT Bros. Men will not ignore reality and refuse to be casualties of the market. By continually being innovative industry leaders their new blood will invigorate and ensure the DRT Bros. legacy. Stop by their new showroom and shop in Nevada, Iowa, at 835 E. 6th, suite 7. If you do, ask for a shot of the Jack Daniels I left there and shoot the breeze with four of my good friends.
“Dan and I are willing to listen to a few younger minds.”
Jack Daniels themed trike conversion with their independent rear end axle.
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MSTA riders cruise the main street of Leadville headed toward Independence Pass.
Riders descending the eastern side of Independence Pass. The pass, on one of the best roads in Colorado, is just 80 miles from rally headquarters.
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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RIDE By Ken Bingenheimer
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iding out to meet your friends for coffee and then a bit of a cruise is time-honored tradition for motorcyclists. And sometimes your friends aren’t necessarily close, so the ride out can be a fun part of it all. How about if that ride out is . . . oh . . . 1,800 miles? Or maybe it’s only 1,100 miles.
That may be an indication that you are a member of the Motorcycle Sports Touring Association (MSTA). The MSTA, 1,657 strong in June of this year, just held its annual national gathering, STAR 2012, in Avon, CO. And for the large majority of the 400 or so who attended that cruise to meet their buddies is a whole lot of what it’s all about. These people ride! Not necessarily Iron Butt riders— though many of them are—these are the folks whose choice of motorcycles tends toward what is spelled out in the group’s name: sport tourers. A stroll through the parking garage of the Christie Lodge, 16 throttlermotorcyclemagazine
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almost completely taken over by the MSTA this week, the bikes tell the story. There’s a Ducati Monster alongside a BMW R1200RT and a Honda Gold Wing, all from Missouri. There’s an R1150RT from Texas. A Suzuki V-Strom 1000 from Idaho. A Honda Interceptor from Indiana. A Kawasaki Concours 14 from Pennsylvania. A Yamaha Super Tenere from Texas. A Honda ST1200 from Oklahoma. And on and on. Ridden, not trailered. It’s one of the quietest motorcycle rallies you’ll ever run across and one at which, amazingly, black leather is almost totally absent. Textile riding gear and an ATGATT attitude is pretty much the order of the day. “The MSTA is an organization where people just get together and ride their motorcycles, mainly focused on sporttouring, riding across the country to find some fun, twisty roads,” says Michael Snyder, MSTA president. “Everybody gets together and has a good time. We hold 15 regional events and one national event. STAR (Sport Touring Association Rendezvous) is our national event. We move it around the country every year.” With the bulk of the group’s membership east of the Mississippi River
and in Texas, 400 is a good turn-out for an event in the west. STARs in the east generally draw 500 to 600. STAR 2012 was the first of a series of rallies sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) as a national touring rally. A touring rally is one where those attending come primarily to ride. The flip side of that is what AMA terms the destination rallies, such as Sturgis or Daytona. After riding all those miles to reach Avon, there was only one thing to do during the day: ride. Along one wall in the Christie Lodge’s atrium were a dozen or so poster-sized maps with photos showing suggested routes, the work of MSTA volunteer Dick Parker, a Colorado member. “It’s not a large, mass group ride,” explains Snyder. “We break down into typically 5 to 6 riders per group. Everybody picks out which route they want to do and head out for the day. People come to STAR to ride. MSTA has 56 merchant vendors who provide us with discounts and different types of things. Very few of them actually come to STAR. Because we go out and ride all day. If you come around the hotel during the day there are
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very few people around. In the evening everybody’s gathering back.” Jeff Smith, who rode in from California on his Super Tenere, is fairly typical. A member for 13 years, he rode out with half a dozen friends, taking four days coming out, spending four days in Avon, and then four days getting home. For him, the ride out was a big part of the draw. “Southern Utah is fantastic, they’ve got some of the best roads in the nation. I just come out to vacation, hang out, talk to people.” Each evening of the rally features sessions (riding safety tips, concealed carry for motorcyclists, GPS) as well as the annual membership meeting. Some years will see manufacturers bringing truckloads of demo bikes. In 2010 Honda sent a fleet of its new VFRs. In 2011 Triumph was on hand. This year, however, with a down economy and budgets tight, the only industry presence was Jon Seidel of American Honda showing off the CB1100, a model already
available in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, and being introduced in Europe this year, but not available in the U.S. Seidel was there seeking comments and feedback in hopes of demonstrating to the higher-ups that a market does exist for this bike in this market. “This is the motorcycle I want to buy,” says Seidel. “I love this motorcycle. I love the look . . . everything about it. It’s a period-type piece. Our thought about it is that, for a Honda fan, this has a lot of Honda signature DNA in it, just as for a Harley Sportster or a Triumph Bonneville.” It wasn’t all work for Seidel, though. On Monday of the rally he joined in with the rest of the crowd and cruised that CB1100 along some of the choice roads in the area. It’s a dirty job . . . After four days the rally wrapped up and then it was time for some long rides home. Dang. Such a dirty job. Let’s see . . . Houston is 1,125 miles . . . should be there sometime tomorrow. Let’s ride!
Riders pose atop Independence Pass.
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This is the inlet stack side of the R1. As you can see there are 4 electrical connections. This is also Fly-By-Wire technology, the throttle cables turn a spool which feeds the ECU your inputs and a motor opens the butterflys in accordance with the amount of traction that is available. It also checks itself with it’s own Throttle Position Sensor. Here are some of the tricks afforded by fuel injection. This is the fuel injection throttle bodies and intake stacks of Yamaha YZF-R1. The height adjustable stacks are controlled by the ECU to optimize the engine performance at all throttle openings and rpm.
FUEL INJECTION
REDEFINING FUEL DELIVERY By Tony Tice
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ast month I wrote extensively about carburetion. This month: Fuel Injection, THE abridged version. Since the digital age is upon us, why can’t it be a bunch of 1’s and 0’s that define how our bikes are fueled, too? After all, electrons move through a wiring harness at a much faster rate than gasoline being sucked into an airstream through a carb’s venturi.
While the above analogy is very simplified with a ton of details left out, that is sort-of the way it goes down. Most fuel injection systems today for our bikes are controlled by an Electronic Control Unit, or ECU. The ECU takes a running program of variables from sensors located in strategic spots on the motorcycle and the atmospheric conditions that it is being used in and compares them with what
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the manufacturer had determined to be the correct fuel delivery. All the current systems in use are pressurized, or pressure regulated, systems. This means that the entire fuel delivery system is under pressure, usually carrying between 30 and 60 psi of fuel pressure in the lines. Obviously then, a leaking fuel injection system is sick in more ways than one with a simple leak. The pressure drop alone can cause serious running difficulties, not to mention a SERIOUS fire hazard. The device that delivers the fuel to the engine is the injector nozzle. Nozzles, simplified, are nothing more than an electro magnet with a plunger that shuts off fuel flow when it is not energized. All nozzles have a very specific spray pattern and atomization size for the droplets of fuel. The size and number of injector holes at the tip of the injector determine how the fuel is atomized and the lb/hr of fuel delivered, given the system’s pressure. The ECU determines the length of time that fuel is being sprayed into the engine. This variable is known as pulse
width or the amount of time that the fuel injector plunger is pulled off its stop and allowing fuel to pass. All of the aftermarket fuel injection controllers take over the pulse width operation and can effectively add or subtract fuel through the injector. Nearly all of the current fuel injection systems used today are known as Closed Loop systems. Closed Loop refers to the use of an oxygen sensor in the exhaust pipe. This O2 sensor in effect closes the loop between what is being read by the various sensors and what was determined to be the theoretically correct fuel delivery that the factory had decided upon. The older Open Loop systems didn’t have the feedback of the O2 sensor and just ran the program the engineers had determined would be correct. BUT, what fuel injection has allowed is the opening of what is seemingly an endless supply of trickery to the control of an engine. In the years past, before fuel injection, getting a motorcycle engine to carburet seamlessly was always an issue, especially so for an engine that had a lot of rpm
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The ability to separate need from want is the greatest asset of fuel injection.. range with a lot of added performance. Higher and higher engine performance meant the use of free flowing exhausts, unrestricted intakes, high compression ratios, and radical camshaft profiles. All of these added-performance items muddied the signal the carb received, which in turn affected the performance of the engine. Fuel injection doesn’t care about the signal in a carb’s venturi, it cares about what the engine actually needs for proper fueling. The ability to separate need from want is the greatest asset of fuel injection, the added trickery accessibility is icing on the cake. Next month: The Trickery!
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MX OR TRAIL RIDING WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
By Sean Goulart, Editor, www.MXNewsfeed.com, The #1 Rated Motocross Newsfeed
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hen it comes to offroad riding on two wheels, you have a myriad of options. On one end of the spectrum you have trail riding and at the other is motocross racing. This feature will look at both options and help you decide which is right for you. Trail Riding – Simple Fun on Two Wheels When we talk about trail riding we mean just that, riding your bike on the trails near you whether it’s in the woods, out in the desert or up in the hills. Many states have areas specifically for trail riding and you’ll be able to take advantage of these as your skill level increases. Many state forests and recreational areas allow registered trail bikes to roam these areas freely and take advantage of fun for the whole family. It’s best to look up where legal riding areas are available near you on the Internet and ask other enthusiasts where they ride.
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Another great source of information is your local motorcycle dealership. They’ll have the bikes we talk about later on the sales floor for you to sit on, which is important to check out before any purchase. One thing about newer trail bikes…if kept in good condition they do not depreciate like motocross bikes! Many owners resell their first trail bikes for close to what they paid for them because they’re so popular. Trail Bikes – Pick the Right One When trail bike riding, what you want is a simple, reliable bike that will prove to be adept at all types of terrain, sort of the “Jack of All Trades, Master of None” sort of bike. When looking at a bike for this purpose, seat height, light weight and power are the most important factors. When it comes to seat height on trail bikes we highly recommend that both of the rider’s balls of the feet can touch the ground and this is crucial to newer riders. Many injuries occur because riders can’t get their feet down fast enough to save themselves, so don’t make this newbie mistake and buy a bike that’s too tall for you.
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Next up is weight. Weight is the enemy for all bikes and riders. It serves no good purpose except to tire you out faster when riding so you’ll want to get the lightest bike possible. Rule of thumb is the lighter the bike, the longer you’ll ride it. The last factor is power. Big engines mean big weight, uncontrollable power for beginners and they are a handful for experienced riders too. Four strokes are the best power plants for casual trail riding and reliability and for novice riders the Honda CRF150 or CRF230 are excellent choices which feature items like pushbutton electric start and smooth ProLink suspensions. Also worth a close look are the Yamaha TTR125 and TTR230 which both feature e-start, great suspensions and low seat heights. Motocross Racing – Step Up to the Track Let’s take a minute and talk about motocross racing. This is a huge step up from trail riding and not only requires different equipment, but also a different mind set. This is all about competition and hanging it out. Motocross has a high level of injuries but a huge risk/reward equation…
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because from the time you line up at that starting gate to the time the checkered flag drops, you’re completely focused and your adrenaline just could not be any higher. It’s a rush for sure and some racers find they are good enough they get sponsored and can actually make money as they move up into the Expert class. Motocross racing is strictly limited to a professional closed course racing facilities that are outfitted with first aid, flaggers and a strict set of rules to govern your conduct both on and off the track. One of the first things to do is make sure you have a few of these facilities near you. Many ex-motocross racers are now trail riders because of lack of racing facilities near them as well as the expense involved. But if you can get past that, you’ll find racing a motocross bike in competition to be one of the coolest things you’ve ever done and we recommend everyone interested give it a shot, it’s addicting. Motocross Bikes – Pick the Right One It’s no secret that we’re fans of the 2-stroke motocross bike because of the simplicity, light weight and low-cost(s) required to maintain the bike at race spec. We’d predict that 85% of riders cannot use all the power of a modern motocross bike so it makes the 2-stroke vs. 4-stroke battle to bed quickly. When looking at 2-stroke motocross bikes, get as new as possible, look for bikes that were ridden only on practice days, not raced, and beware of bikes owned by “A” class
racers and up as these superhumans tend to beat the snot out of their bikes. Bikes owned by older racers, maybe Vet class are usually better…as these folks actually tend to maintain their race mounts. Beginners should look at 125cc bikes only - and before a rider can move up to a 250cc bike, they best have a lot of seat time as 250 2-strokers are animals when it comes to the snappy powerbands. Which bikes? If new we like the Yamaha YZ125 and YZ250. If used we like the older (1996-2004) steel framed Yamaha YZ125/250’s, the older CR125 Honda’s are cheap and reliable but slow, and the late 90’s Kawasaki KX’s are a good bet for brutal power. But, as soon as a rider starts to become competitive and winning classes consistently on a 2-stroke, they’re ready to get serious and race a 4-stroker. Unless you are the next Ricky Carmichael, we recommend serious racers step up to a 4-stroke to remain competitive, and this is due to some unfair engine limitations brought about by the AMA. This is a hotly contested subject among MX racers and could possibly change as we roll forward. So to wrap it up, trail riding is a lot of fun and everyone in the family can do it with minimal hassles and lowers costs. Motocross racing is a religion and requires intense commitment but offers a huge payback in terms of the adrenaline rush. Whichever you pick we guarantee you’ll have a good time on 2 wheels for sure! throttlermotorcyclemagazine 21
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