I Guess We Have To Call It Winter Now….

After more than 100 accidents in the past 72 hours and almost 7″ of accumulated snowfall, I just have to declare that winter is upon us here in Alaska.

It’s not like I was riding anytime soon…I know, but still it was nice to think about riding (hell, I was able to throw a leg over a bike and hold it upright which to me is half the battle to riding).

So this year with all the repairs to my bike I will get free winter storage <sigh>.

However…for those of you who are going to store their bikes at home (and not in the dining room as a good friend and fellow rider does) remember I have some good tips for winter storage in the riding tips section.

I know, I know…what’s winter storage tips doing under the riding tips section?

Simple…proper winter storage is still a part of riding the motorcycle for those of us who have to deal with a winter (yeah…I’m talkin to you Ross <beady eyed glare>).

So as I look at the continuing white stuff come down and today watched several cars audition for membership in the Alaska Stunt Driving Association, I had to face up to the fact that winter is her for good.

Hopefully, this means that since it’s early that spring will be early!

Now that would be sweet!

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October 14, 2008 · Filed Under General

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Claryifying The Point Of My Last Article Regarding Barack Obama….

It seems based upon e-mail, etc. from the previous article I was not clear enough on my question regarding Barack Obama’s support of motorcyclists and their rights so here is my point in more specific terms:

I would like to know his position regarding motorcycle related legislation and programs.

I would like to know his position on things like HR 6809 – Energy for Schools Act (which includes a provision allowing insurance companies to be able to put limitations on payment without notifying the insured) that passed the House and now rests at the Senate. Will he or Senator Biden allow it to go forward with this provision?

Does Senator Obama and Senator Biden support HR 1076 (the fix for the loophole on law allowing insurance companies to deny coverage based upon the type of injury)?

What’s their feeling on NHTSA’s continued anti-motorcycle campaign? Do they support the continued funding for motorcycle awareness campaigns? Do they support funding for motorcycle training programs?

These are the things I am concerned about as a motorcyclist.

I know that in politics, motorcyclists are not seen as a large forum. However with the continuing energy and credit crisis, motorcycles sales are increasing and I feel it is it is prudent for the candidates to recognize this growing group.

John McCain recognized this when he spoke to people in Sturgis. Governor Palin has and does support motorcyclists, training/awareness programs, and our rights.

So, thank you to everyone letting me know that Barack Obama supports Harley-Davidson and buying American.

What else regarding motorcyclists and motorcycle rights does he support?

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