We are very excited to update you about our 3rd annual Toy’s for Tot’s run. We would like to invite all our 2 wheel friends to come out and ride for the kids. Registration will start at 12:00 noon Open Road Cycles.

We now have early registration forms at Open Road Cycles for the “Toys for Tots” run on Nov 20th, or click here to download and print out a registration form.

Tee shirts will be red long sleeve with gold print to honor the Marine Corps. All riders will receive one with paid registration at Open Road Cycle on the day of the run.

All money raised goes to the Wounded Warrior Project for Marines and all toys go to the children in need.

Hope to see you all there! Registration starts at 11:00 November 20th or you can do early registration at Open Road Cycles. See Ya There!

Police Escorted Ride!!!

Entry Fee:
$20 per rider/$10 per passenger plus a new unwrapped toy each

Free T-shirt with paid Entry Fee!!!

Registration: Open Road Cycles, Hwy 16 North, Denver
11:00 am-1:00 pm

Departure Time: 1:30 pm from Open Road Cycles

The Finale: Jack’s Corner Tap, Cornelius, NC
Will include a free meal for participates, music,
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 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.

For additional information contact:
Andy Alford – (704) 902-6471
Angela Whitaker – (828) 970-7365
Open Road Cycles- (704) 489-1100
openroadriderz@charter.net or any Open Road Riderz member

Pre-registration is available at Open Road Cycles
Click here to download a printable registration form.
Interested in being a sponsor? Click on the sponsor link for more info and a printable sponsor form.

Other less volatile laws also took effect on January 1st, including another California law that requires would-be motorcyclists under 21 to complete an approved safety course before an applicant can receive an instruction permit to learn to ride. California lawmakers also passed a law to curb motorcycle thefts by outlawing possession of so-called “pigtails” which are homemade ignitions that allow a crook to start a motorcycle in as little as 20 seconds. Previously, burglary tools for the purpose of breaking into or stealing a vehicle other than a motorcycle were prohibited.

Several states have recently enacted legislation requiring the completion of a motorcycle training course before being issued a motorcycle license endorsement, and this year Connecticut and North Carolina join the growing list of states tightening restrictions on motorcycle licensure for newbie riders.  In Oregon, a new training requirement went into effect to mandate safety classes for new motorcyclists under the age of 30, and the law will expand over the next few years to include all new riders regardless of age.

Already in the works for 2011, state legislatures are considering new laws to ban passengers under 8 years old in Virginia (House Bill 1850), allow Sunday motorcycle sales in Indiana (Senate Bill 108), and calls for a helmet law in Kentucky (House Bill 163). In Nebraska, Legislative Bill 62 has been filed to allow adult riders to opt out of the state’s mandatory helmet law with the completion of an approved motorcycle safety course.

Gather up the tools necessary for winterizing your bike. You will need, cleaning cloths, spark plug wrench, a trickle battery charger, four or five quarts of high quality oil, new oil filter, oil can or device to get oil in the cylinders, chain lube (if you have a chain drive), fuel stabilizer, spray can of WD40, a breathable motorcycle cover, kitchen plastic wrap, rubber bands, vinyl or plastic gloves, items to clean and wax your bike. Lastly a nice location for the bike to spend the winter, a heated secure garage would be ideal. Avoid wind, dripping water, vermin, mildew, and chemical fumes.

Give your bike a thorough cleaning. A gentle wash detergent and water will suffice. By removing road grime and insects you will protect the finish of the bike. Avoid spraying water directly into the opening of the muffler. If baffles get wet and are not dried prior storage, internal rust could result. Likewise avoid moisture in the air cleaner housing. If the housing becomes saturated, it could act as a choke, making cycle difficult to start. Dry completely with a good chamois. Clean and polish all aluminum and stainless surfaces with the appropriate metal polish. Finally finish up with a coat of good wax polish on all painted and chrome surfaces. Clean the chain (if you have one). Spray off all the built up residues with WD40. Lube the chain.

Add a fuel stabilizer to the gas tank. Fill your tank with gas as full as it can go. This is very important. As fuel ages, more volatile components tend to change, leaving sludge and gummy substances that can affect the carburetor. Run the bike so the gas and fuel stabilizer get to the carburetor and fuel injectors.then turn off the fuel and run it dry

If you have a carburetor, drain your float bowls. Shut off the gas petcock and drain the gas from the carburetor bowls. Consult your manual for location of drain screws. Of course if you have a fuel-injected bike, there isn’t anything to drain.

Once the engine is warm, you can change the oil and filter. Oil chemistry changes over periods of extended storage. Old oil can develop acidic qualities, which can corrode engine parts.

Using an oil-squirting device, put oil over the stationary tubes on the front forks. Get on the bike, hold the front brake and bounce the bike up and down to work the front suspension. This will keep the rubber seals from drying out and protect the exposed fork tubes.

Remove spark plug wires, and carefully with a spark plug wrench remove the plugs. With your oil-squirting device, get some motor oil in the cylinders. Approximately one teaspoon of oil will work well. Tuck the plug wires away somewhere safe so they do not arc, then spin the motor with the starter for a few revolutions to get the oil spread around. Remember to keep your face away from the spark plug holes. Oil will squirt out! Clean and gap the plugs and put them back in. Replace plug wires.

You may want to remove the battery. Some batteries may require charging every four weeks with a “Battery Tender” type of charger. Built up sulfates on the plates can ruin a battery during cold storage and inactivity. A thin coat of Vaseline to the terminals on the battery can prevent corrosion. This small step will mean an easier spring start up and no extra cost of battery replacement.

If your bike has a liquid cooling system, check it’s level of anti-freeze with a hygrometer. Drain, flush and replace antifreeze if necessary. We suggest this replacement be done every two years. Do not leave the antifreeze level low or empty, this could lead to rust or corrosion of the cooling system. Check all other fluid levels at this time.

Lube your cables. Lube suspension and pivot points. Lube the drive shaft (if you have one). Check the air cleaner and the fuel filter. Look at brake pads. Give your bike a good once over.

Clean and treat all leather with a high quality dressing.

If your storage location is bare concrete, we suggest using a piece of plywood, MDF, or old thick carpet. This will insulate the bike from becoming damp. We also suggest storing your bike with all the weight removed from the wheels. A bike stand or some blocking works if you have a wheeled lift. A center stand and some blocking will work too. Do not store your bike near any ozone emitting devices, such as motors, freezers, furnaces or electric heaters. The gasses created by the above will deteriorate rubber parts.

With a clean cloth, wipe good quality light machine oil over all the metal surfaces, except the disc brakes. Spray a little WD40 in the tail pipe(s). Cover your tail pipe opening and the air intake with plastic wrap and a rubber band. You can also cover drain hoses as well. This will prevent any opportunistic pests from making a cozy winter home in your bike.

Do not run the engine for short periods of time over the storage period, this can lead to condensation due to engine and combustion byproducts in the oil.

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“The goal of this web site is to provide interested customers with factual information in a convenient location to be able to make an informed purchasing decision about helmet intercoms,” says Dave Jones, CEO. “I decided to set up this site after helping my neighbor find an intercom system that he and his wife could use on their biking forays. None of the motorcycle dealers or powersports dealers carried anything in stock and they only pushed one brand that had to be ordered from a catalog.

“I found that helmet intercoms, especially Bluetooth systems, for motorcyclists, snowmobilers and ATV enthusiasts are very popular. Today’s intercom products take advantage of the latest evolution of Bluetooth technology that allows you to stream music, get directions from your GPS, use your mobile phone and talk via intercom to your passenger or other bikers,” he continues. “With that in mind, we have set up this website to review available products and direct customers, as an affiliate, to sites that have the best price.”

The company is not connected to any helmet intercom manufacturer. The website plans to feature items in this category that have high ratings from satisfied owners and will give facts and stats about the products.

The deeply pocketed driver seat on the one-piece Wide Vintage Touring style with Driver Backrest is a full 16” wide and sits you at the ideal cruising angle. The 10.5” wide passenger seat utilizes Mustang’s unique internal steel support wings. The optional driver backrest provides superb back support for those longer rides and is fully adjustable and easily removable. The Wide Vintage Touring seat with Driver Backrest sells for $669 retail; Mustang’s Wide Studded Touring Seat with Driver Backrest features chrome studs and leather-tied conchos for $699 retail.

Mustang’s Wide Touring styles without a built-in backrest are designed so that the driver’s back is well supported by the nose of the passenger seat that extends forward. Choose from Mustang’s one-piece Wide Vintage Touring seat for $469 retail or the Wide Studded Touring style for $499 retail. For a totally different low, lean look, check out Mustang’s DayTripper™ seat for only $359 retail.

Contact: Mustang Motorcycle Seats, 800-243-1392, www.mustangdealer.com

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LoJack’s Top 5 Stolen Motorcycle Recoveries of 2010:

Thief Uses Counterfeit Check to Buy 2007 Harley from craigslist – The owner of a 2007 Harley Davidson listed his bike for sale on craigslist and was deceived by a buyer who paid for it with a counterfeit check. The owner immediately notified Cleveland police and within minutes, they began picking up the bike’s LoJack signal.  The bike was found in excellent condition and returned to its owner; arrests were pending.

Police Officer Burglarized; Two Bikes Stolen Along with Guns, Jewelry & TVs – A law enforcement officer’s residence was burglarized, with the bold thief stealing several guns, flat screen TVs, jewelry and two motorcycles. Fortunately, her Ducati was equipped with LoJack.  Approximately three hours later, California Highway Patrol Air received the signal from the stolen bike and notified ground units, which tracked the bike to a residence. There, investigators also recovered a second stolen bike, the guns, TVs and most of the stolen jewelry – total value: $60,000.  Two suspects with extensive records were arrested.

What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas…Especially if You Have a LoJack: Chop Shop Busted in Just Over an Hour – The owner of a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle discovered his bike was stolen and immediately reported it to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.  Within minutes, officers picked up the silent LoJack signal and located the stolen bike parked in a residential garage, where police found not only the stolen Yamaha, but two other stolen bikes, as well as a stolen jet ski and trailer – all in only 64 minutes.  A total of three suspects (two of whom were hiding in an attic with a sawed off rifle) were taken into custody. 

Suzuki Motorcycle Recovered in 6 Minutes leads to $90,000 Recovery – The owner of a stolen 2008 BLK Suzuki GS1 motorcycle equipped with LoJack Early Warning was notified that his bike was moved without permission and immediately contacted New Orleans Police.  Within minutes, Gretna Police tracked down the bike inside a Ford 350 van in the parking lot of an apartment complex.  Upon investigation, police learned that the van was also stolen along with another identical van – total value of all three vehicles: $90,000.

Recovered Bike with LoJack Leads to Four Other Stolen Bikes and an Escalade – A stolen 2008 Honda CBR1000 with LoJack was tracked down by Baltimore area police and auto theft detectives, who not only recovered the bike, but also four additional stolen bikes and a Cadillac Escalade that had been stolen in New York City in 2007. 

The company says in a press release that it is “proactively addressing a remedy which reflects Kawasaki’s commitment to excellence and its relationships with its highly valued customers and dealer network.”

Reportedly delivering 197 hp, the ZX-10R in America would deliver less to meet EPA noise restrictions and would be de-tuned to meet federal standards, by 750 RPM’s, or roughly 20hp less than the international version of the machine.

Sources:
asphaltandrubber.com
dealernews.com
motorcycleusa.com

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Gerald Tims, 49, and Jerry Ries, 54, own Seaba Station, a 5,000-square-foot brick building listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesIt also houses 75 vintage motorcycles, most fro Tims’ collection.

“That’s part of the fun of owning it, letting people see it,” he told the . “I couldn’t tell you how many private collections there are in this country that nobody ever gets to see.”

Tims got the bug about 25 years ago, when he bought a 1953 James motorcycle similar to one his father rode. The floodgate opened.

Tims had raced motocross and ATVs. He worked at motorcycle shops and eventually owned Performance Cycle in Bethany.

One day about 15 years ago, Tims bought a used trials bike from Ries. They competed together in trials events, Ries says, and “we’ve been friends ever since.”

The landmark Seaba station at the Warwick curve about 25 miles east of Oklahoma City was a filling station and garage during the area’s long-past heyday. More recently it was an antiques shop.

After Ries saw a “for sale” sign on it three years ago, the pair jumped in. The building came with antiques from the previous owner, most of which has been sold. They restored the building and filled it with Tims’ collection and four from Ries.

They include a 1909 Triumph with a carbide lamp headlight and a 1913 Pope boardtrack racer with no brakes and one footpeg. The most valuable machine is a 1965 Ducati road racer, one of 12 made. There’s also a brand new 1979 Triumph Bonneville, still in the crate.

“It’s never seen the pavement,” Tims says. “It’s kind of unique.”

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