Bob, Jerry, Al 1919

SpiritRiders 1942



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Ride Safe, Ride Cautious ! 





Minnesota Events; 
http://www.exploreminnesota.com/home.aspx

Wisconsin Events; http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=wisconsin+events+calendar&revid=759427369&sa=X&ei=LYFQTLDHL4O78gbaxMy1AQ&ved=0CDsQ1QIoAQ

http://www.wisconsinmotorcycling.com/

Weather; http://weather.aol.com/

List of items to take on a road trip in Minnesota 
Snow shovel
Pick axe
Snow tires
Long underwear
Rain suit
Umbrella
Hip boots
Fire extinguisher
Microwave oven
Metal trash can cover, for hail
Overshoes
Shorts/T-shirt
Sandals
1 gallon sunscreen
1 gallon mosquito spray




Cubic Centimeters to Cubic Inch Conversions
700 cc = 42.7 cubic inches
1000 cc = 61. cubic inches
1100 cc = 67.1 cubic inches
1200 cc = 73.2 cubic inches
1500 cc = 91.5 cubic inches
1800 cc = 109.8 cubic inches




Common Sense Safety - live Longer 
Tires - Take the time to inspect the sidewalls for cracks and the tread for serious wear. Tire pressure is extremely important on a bike. The biggest problem is when a bike tire ha low pressure you can not tell visibly like on a car. I've seen bike tires with 10 lbs and they look normal. With low tire pressure in a corner a tire can roll off the rim. Never look at a tire on a bike and say; "tire pressure is ok". Check your tire pressure every week. There's a reason the have a label on the frame for tire pressures.

Lights - Inspect all lights every time before you ride.

Fluids - check all fluids before you ride.

Bolts/Fasteners/Nuts - do a walk around every time you ride - after a few times you will memorize the threads showing on a fasteners.

Drive Belts/Chains - Inspect belts and chains before you ride. Grab the belt or chain in the middle and check to see how much up/down play there is, your manual will tell you.

Brake/Clutch levers - make your they are snug, move smoothly, and have a small amount of free play, see your manual.

Seat - grab the seat and rock it up and down and sideways making sure its tight.

Battery - Listen when your turning the engine over, any slowing down or change in speed of the starter means trouble. Periodically check the battery connections for tightness. Clean connections.

Drive defensively - watch every car, assume nothing. They don't see you but you see them.



















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