Open Road Cyles

This is short notice, but there is a final meeting at Open Road Cycles on Monday, November 30th at 6:15 pm. If you are planning on volunteering for the event, please be present at the meeting.

If you haven’t read our older post, the Toys For Tots Run is less than two weeks away. The Open Road Riderz Riding Group has done a tremendous job preparing for the event. Full Throttle Magazine has been a great help in aiding the cause and sponsoring the after event at The Naked Oyster.

Riders should remember to register at Open Road Cycles between 11am and 1pm. The run will start at 1:30pm and end up at the Naked Oyster for a BBQ meal.

Donation boxes are available around town, at The Naked Oyster and at Open Road Cycles, for anyone not attending the ride but interested in donating a toy to the Toys For Tots Marine Corp Reserve fund. Money donated will go to the Wounded Warriors fund.

Now that winter is almost upon us here in North Carolina, a lot of questions come up about how to prepare your motorcycle for the winter. Since the weather here in NC is relatively mild, say in comparison to Wisconsin or Idaho, you really have two choices depending on how  much you intend to ride your motorcycle over the next few months.

If you don’t intend on riding at all, measures need to be taken.

1. Fill the fuel tank, add fuel stabilizers, turn off the gas, run the engine dry, and empty carburator
2. Also disconnect your battery from the terminals
3. Top it off with distilled water (for non-maintenance-free models)
4. Store it in a cool, dry place
5. Drop / Raise the pressure in your tires by 5 / 10 psi
6. Make sure the bike is off the ground. Put it on some plywood or carpet, or up on stands
7. Use a “smart” trickle-charger

You could go even further if you want to by changing your fork oil, lube your cables, flushing the radiator and putting in fresh coolant/water mixture. More?  Polish the bike, spray rubber protectant on your fork seals, Polish exposed metal and chrome bits, seal your exhaust pipe from unwanted guests with a rag, or wrap it with plastic. Wipe down leather and vinyl with cleaning products.

Now, if you’re like us, we’re always ready to for those wonderful days when the sun comes out and the road starts calling us to ride. If you plan on riding your bike even a couple times in the next few months, do the following.

1. Consider purchasing a “smart” trickle-charger
2. Start the bike once a week and run for a few minutes before riding
3. Add some stabilizer to your gas
4. Keep the kickstand off the ground with a rubber kickstand pad
5. Lubricate your cables
6. Check the tire pressure regularly
7. Check/Change your oil
8. Use a “smart” trickle-charger

All motorcycles should be hooked up to a “smart” trickle-charger during the winter months. These charges keep your battery from draining during periods of low use. We keep these charges in stock. At a cost of $34.95 (plus installation) using one of these charges will save you the cost of a new battery come spring.

Taking these steps to winterize your motorcycle will keep it running smoothly. If you don’t like to do this yourself, we offer a Winterizing Special. And remember, we also offer winter storage right here in our shop.

Give us a call at 704.489.1100

DEC 6 – Denver, NC – TOYS FOR TOTS TOY RUN – Sponsored by Open Road Riderz Riding Group and Open Road Cycles.

Entry Fee: $10 per bike/vehicle plus a new unwrapped toy per person. We are in need of toys for both boys and girls aging from 6 months to 14 years of age. First 100 to register will receive a free toy run t-shirt. Additional t-shirts will be available for sale – $10 per shirt. Everyone Welcome – Bikes, Cars, Trucks. Registration: Open Road Cycles, Hwy 16 North, Denver, NC 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Departure Time: 1:30 p.m. from Open Road Cycles. We will ride as a group!!! The Finale will include a free dinner for participants, Door Prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. Donated toys will go to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and will be distributed to needy children within Lincoln County. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November, and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The money proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warriors Fund that will be used to buy supplies needed for wounded Marines while they are in a North Carolina facility recuperating from their injuries. Info call Andy Alford – 704 902-6471, Angela Whitaker – 828 291-0761, Open Road Cycles – 704 489-1100 or any Open Road Riderz member.

Originally posted at www.carolinamcevents.com

Tire look a little thread-worn? Planning to ride during the coming cooler months. Open Road Cycles has extended their discount pricing on new tires through the month of November. Call Leo or AJ at 704-489-1100.

Also, now is a good time to get a oil change for only $49.95. Open Road Cycles uses quality Spectro motor oil.

Don’t have anywhere to keep your motorcycle during the winter? Don’t put it in one of those tiny depressing self storage units. Open Road Cycles is now offering winter storage right in their shop. That’s right! Why not let Leo and AJ keep an eye on your Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, BMW or whatever make of cycle you ride?

If you need to store your bike for the winter, just call Leo or AJ at 704-489-1100.