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Friday, November 20 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear New Harley Owner , Yes, pulling the battery in this case is a good idea, storing it in a cool and dry place. Before doing that you should fill the tank and add a gas stabilizer (found at any auto parts store) and then run that mix for a few minutes to get the stabilized mix through the system. Then turn the gas petcock to off. Filling the tank instead of emptying it helps with tank corrosion ... an empty tank can collect moisture, which can corrode the inner tank. You should also change the oil and filter unless you know that that was done when you purchased the Sporty. Clean and dry the bike and cover it with something that breaths. Get the tires off the floor if possible by using a center stand or place cardboard on the floor so that the tires aren't in direct contact with what most likely is cement. – Mama Thursday, November 19 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear Volcano, I would start at the battery. Check that the battery terminals and cable connections have no corrosion by pulling the cables (negative first, then the positive). Clean as needed with an old toothbrush and baking soda, and then dry off with a rag. Then coat the cable connectors and terminals with dielectric grease. This acts as a moisture barrier. Reattach the cables (positive first) and tighten. Coat the entire area on the outside of the connection. Could this same problem be somewhere else ... yes, but usually the battery is the culprit. – Mama Monday, November 16 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear Rose, Saturday, November 14 Dear Readers, If you enjoyed that, check out the rest of the entries on the Motorcycle Humor page! Saturday, November 14 Hi VTwin Mama, We have just launched MotorcycleSupermarket.com at the motorcycle EXPO at the NEC Arena in Birmingham last January and we expect great things from it. Primarily it is a website where people can buy and sell motorcycles and scooters, however we also offer finance, insurance, motorcycle warranties, motorcycle deliveries and everything else motorcycle related on one site. We have over 20,000 bikes on the site making us the second largest in the UK and we come top for many search terms in Google. Probably more importantly we also offer the ability to sell your bike for free if you sign up for a FREE membership. You can also win a superbike for FREE as well! – Chris Clark Saturday, November 14 Hi VTwin Mama, Here's an example ... our new Women's Embroidered Jacket. It's available in S-XXXL starting at $335. Made from 1.2-1.4mm soft, buttery naked leather, mesh liner with front and rear venting provides cooling airflow, tasteful embroidery trim on front, back and sleeves in a choice of 4 colors (pink, white, purple, or red), two inside pockets: right with a snap closure, left with a zipper closure, zipper sides expand, removable full sleeve Thinsulate liner provides all season riding comfort, and antique nickel YKK hardware. Just click on the picture to take a closer look! – Fox Creek Leather Saturday, November 14 Dear Readers, Friday, November 13 Hello VTwin Mama, The reason I'm contacting you is that my website sells a large variety of products, but one in particular that I thought would be of great interest to your readers are my high quality custom chrome motorcycle license plate frames. Once an order is placed it is shipped usually in 1-2 days. Prices range from $15.95 for the fiberglass reinforced plastic motorcycle license plate frames to $20.95 for the basic custom chrome frames. We also offer a nice custom chrome motorcycle frame with a 3D Christian fish emblem on it for $25.95. Thank you and respectfully, – Val Friday, November 13 Hi Petra, Desert Dawgs minimize cold updrafts, repel road spray from front wheel and flared front fender, keep bug juice off motorcycle chrome (and legs!), allow engine cooling - NO temperature restriction!, easy on-and-off - three snaps, belt clip and hook-and-loop attachments, does not affect bike handling, accommodates all standard foot peg settings, and includes Ultra Pockets for extra storage. These are available for a wide range of manufacturer's models, including Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha. Manufactured in the USA! Visit LeaderMotorcycle to check it out! – Tracey Cramer, Top Dawg
Held Over For Your Consideration ... Custom Leather Work Dear Mama, Recently I received a request for a jacket zipper extension for a gal who layers up in the winter and finds herself with a jacket that no longer fits. I’ve made chap extensions before and again it was for a winter rider who also layers up but I had yet to make one for a jacket. What struck me is how it did not take away from the jacket and how it wound up looking like it was part of the jacket design. The zipper extensions would work in any situation where a jacket, vest or chaps are too tight for whatever reason! They are affordable and certainly much cheaper than buying another piece or riding gear. Chaps extensions are $40, Jackets are $30 and vests are also $30. Basically I need to know the length of the existing zipper and how wide they need the extension to be. I’ve included a couple of photos for you to look at. As always thanks so much for passing the word long regarding my business, over the years you’ve been a huge help in getting the word out on what I do. – Nanci Rogers, Ace High Leathers, www.acehighleathers.com, 530-905-0505. Dear Nanci,
New Touring Book Announcement Dear Fellow Riders,
In addition to 20 full length touring articles, this book features six motorcycle service pieces covering topics like “packing a bike” and “riding in the dark”. Readers can also download RoadRUNNER’s signature tankbag maps and GPS files, for each tour, from their website. Although Riding America’s Backroads is especially geared to motorcyclists, it’s entertaining and informative for any traveler, whether on two wheels or four. 192 pages, 4 color, soft-cover price is $27.95 and the hard cover limited edition is $75 (this is numbered and signed by RoadRUNNER Publisher Christa Neuhauser). Available at www.roadrunner.travel/shop or by phone toll-free at 1-866.343.7623. – Melanie Merritt, RoadRUNNER Angel Wing T-shirts and Patch Hi Petra, My inspiration came from the many riders I've met over the years. So you might be asking, "Why now?" Well, I was an industrial electrician who lost her job after 30 years with the same company. The plant closed in March so I decided to finally do something I always wanted to do! As you can see in the pictures, the front says "Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly!" and the back has a pair of angel wings, which by the way, have a shimmery bling to them! The Ts are Gildan Ladies Ultra Cotton; $20 (S-XL) and $21 (2XL) and $21 (3XL, men's T style) for the short sleeve ... $25 for the long sleeve (S-2XL). The matching patch is $5, but you'll get a $1 off with a T-shirt purchase. I hope you and your readers like the idea and take a closer look at http://witw1.com/Angels to place an order! – Becky Brown
Review of ABC's of Motorcycle Wrenching Dear Readers, Jasmine grew up in a mechanically-oriented family and from the very beginning she was looking at all sorts of engine parts. When she started riding in the early 1990s, her interest in the family "business" carried over to motorcycles and she's been sharing her knowledge and tips ever since. To explore more, read my review of ABC's of Motorcycle Wrenching and then consider ordering a copy. All women should know the basics ... it really does save on pulling hair out when challenges come up! – Mama
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