April is Check Your Helmet Month

Harley Davidson has a nice little campaign going on right now called “Check Your Helmet Month” - and I have to admit it’s a good idea. If you are the helmet-wearing type (of course I believe in personal choice), or live in a state that has a mandatory helmet law always make sure you are being fully protected.

Maybe your helmet took a fall while it was in storage, like a good smack on the concrete floor of your garage?

That can spell trouble… Take a moment before you head out for your next ride, and check for any cracks (no matter how small) on the surface of your helmet (and no…the cloth helmet bag doesn’t protect the helmet from falls).

Is there one? If so, it’s time to get a new helmet.

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April 23, 2007 · Filed Under General

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Inaugural Ride - Riding Season 2007 Has BEGUN!!

Made it out of the driveway to ride today. Only 65 miles total (Eagle River and about town), but it was excellent!

The main roads were good and the Glenn highway was great! There was some spots of rain, LOTS of dirt, slush, ice, wet roads, puddles…even a dog!

But ask me if I really gave a shit.

It was Minx and I, Pepper, and Safety Bob and we rode from @11am to 4pm. It was great.

Pepper had laid his bike down in August so he has not been able to ride till today. He says he now knows what it’s like to be in labor - waiting for moment when it’s finally over!

Last time I saw him smile like that was right after he got married.

Thinking about going south tomorrow!

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April 7, 2007 · Filed Under Biker, Road Reports

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I Now Have My Own “Getback” Biker Whip!

“Getback” Biker WhipMy bro Pepper has bestowed on me my own “Getback” Biker Whip - a really nice old-School addition for my bike he handcrafted himself!

For those not in the know there was a time when you’d see bikers sporting whips - typically hanging from their clutch or brake levers as they rode. These leather whips were usually braided in the biker’s club colors as an easy way to display their colors and for easy club recognition on the road. Each Biker whip is braided directly to a quick release clip that can be attached to either the brake or clutch lever. With a quick downward pull, the biker whip can be released quickly so it can be used “in case of emergency.”

Thanks to Pepper, I can now get someone’s attention…lovingly of course!

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April 3, 2007 · Filed Under General

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