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Alps Tour

Posted on August 29, 2019October 1, 2019 by Jerry Bushue

I've started planning for a customized guided tour of the Alps with MotoExplorers and am seeking other interested experienced riders who want to join. We have 3 riders so far and are looking for 3 or 4 more who to get the o...
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2019 Falling Leaf Rally

Posted on August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 by bmwcecil

BMW's new 310GS is showcased in our 2019 Rally Pin The 44th Falling Leaf Rally is just a few months away. Beginning Friday noon through Sunday morning 10 AM, October 11 – 13, 2019, hundreds of BMW motorcyclists will descend upon the Missouri Ozar...
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BMWMOA national rally in Lebanon, TN

Posted on April 10, 2019November 17, 2019 by Jim Shaw

The local club has need of volunteers for numerous jobs at the rally. One is shuttle drivers, which I have already signed-up for. The others are: Charity, 5k foot race, 50/50 tickets, Awards, Beer Garden, Bike wash, charging station, Coffee, Door Pri...
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AMA news for April 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019May 8, 2019 by Jim Shaw

US Scenic Byways program revival has been passed by House and now waits Senate companion bill action. HR 1024 is a bi-partisan bill to require the EPA to enhance E15 fuel warnings at pumps. The EPA has agreed to study long term effects of ethanol use...
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AMA Activity March 2019

Posted on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by Jim Shaw

The AMA magazine, pg. 13, announced they have contacted new members of the US Congress and all State legislators. The Federal issues important to motorcyclists include: Automated Vehicles, Ethanol (10%max) and Recreational Trails Program. State issue...
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BMW Riders Association charter

Posted on March 21, 2019November 17, 2019 by Jim Shaw

The club is now an official affiliate of the BMWRA, #367. The MSTA (motorcycle Sport Touring Association) has also become an affiliate. They and the RA hold rallies/events including the RA national 9/5-8/16 in Virginia. The RA magazine is full color ...
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2018 Mileage Contest By Walt Eschmann

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by Phil Shoulberg

Hi folks, I have your final mileage numbers for 2018. As evidenced of a trend from 2017, total mileage on an individual basis remains on a downward trend, with only one rider (Bill Haugen) out of the 10 responding participants to this year’s mileage ...
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2018 Events Summary

Posted on December 20, 2018December 21, 2018 by Jeff Ackerman

Summary of the 2018 Gateway Riders Events and Event Points: While the emphasis of the club is, obviously, on riding motorcycles, there has been a lot of hard work done by many of our members to make the wide variety of club events held this year pos...
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New Seat for the R nineT By Marilyn Roberts

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

I've had my R nineT for 3 ½ years. During that time I was aware that the seat was a 45 minute seat. I could barely sit on it after that amount of time. I'd heard good things about Rich Grabbe's seat-making abilities so I rode over to his shop, Rich P...
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Federal agency seeks mandatory motorcycle ABS Submitted by Jim Shaw

Posted on November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

National Transportation Safety Board addresses crash causation September 11, 2018 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The National Transportation Safety Board issued a report Tuesday that calls for all new on-road motorcycles sold in the United States to be equ...
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