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The Tree By Larry Floyd

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

The original plan was to leave the rally when it closed on Sunday and motor southward to Virginia and West Virginia for a meander-fest of motorcycle fun bathed by late July azure skies and warmed by the summer sun. Hah! Jeff and Mary Ackerman and ...
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What the AMA Can Do For You

Posted on August 19, 2018August 25, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

Advocacy The AMA is at the forefront in defending your riding freedoms. The AMA Government Relations Department—with a staff in Washington, D.C., and a Western States Representative in California—monitors federal and state bills, rules and regula...
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April 21st Tech Session by Rich Leslie

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

The Tech session at Art's garage was great! Fifteen members attended and helped change tires, drink coffee and eat pastry. We easily replaced old tires with Art's tire machine and plenty of helpers. Art had a cool tire gauge from Amazon and now I ha...
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24K Mile Service on an R1200RT By Jim Shaw

Posted on February 24, 2018February 24, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

Tasks: Check valve clearance Replace spark plugs Replace coolant This procedure is similar to my last article in the club online Tech section (Jan.2017) plus coolant change. The coolant change is recommended bi-annually. I used pre-mix ...
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AMA Raffle Bikes Submitted by Jim Shaw

Posted on February 24, 2018February 24, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has two very different raffle bikes up for grabs in 2018—but both are undeniably cool. The 2017 Ural Gear-Up “Adventure Together” Edition is a two-wheel drive sidecar from Ural Motorcycles. It has been outfitted and...
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Benefits of AMA Membership Submitted by Jim Shaw

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

Legislative Watchdogs and Rider Advocates. Discounts on the Products and Services: AMA roadside assistance $29 Lodging: Motel-6 10%, Red Roof Inn 20% Other discounts: Eagle Rider M/C rental 5%, Cycle Trader 20%, AIMexpo...
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AMA Action Items from January 2018 Issue of American Motorcyclist Submitted by Jim Shaw

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

The US House passed a bill (H.R. 3388) that would effect ensuring future deployment and research in vehicle evolution, i.e. highly automated vehicles. The US Senate is considering a similar bill (S.1885). The House bill would require the USDOT to ...
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Maybe By Walt Eschmann

Posted on January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

If I were to try and define my adventure riding in one word I would have to use the word “maybe.” It just seems to fit when starting out on a new adventure because of all the possibilities that are randomly available as outcomes to the adventure. And...
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National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators

Posted on December 23, 2017December 23, 2017 by Phil Shoulberg

Submitted by Jim Shaw: Two AMA staff members attended the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators national training summit in Burlington, Vt., in September. Western States Representative Nick Haris and Mike Sayre, government...
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Distracted Driving Submitted by Jim Shaw

Posted on December 23, 2017December 23, 2017 by Phil Shoulberg

Jim Shaw submitted the following, gleaned from the American Motorcyclist magazine. A Progressive Insurance study shows about one third of drivers feel confident in their ability to text and drive, yet the majority believe distracted driving is the...
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