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EDITOR:.............Bevan Bradford Phone: 07 3822 3512 Mobile 0408 714 000 E-Mail:
mail @ auswingriders.com Wing Notes is produced with the
object of keeping members informed about matters of interest to AWRA
members. A electronic copy of each
issue is available to every financial member of the AWRA. Copies are also distributed to selected
motorcycle dealers in the greater |
Submissions for inclusion in Wing Notes should be with the Editor no later than the Friday following the monthly meeting, i.e.: Friday after the 1st Monday of the month. DISCLAIMER: Although Wing Notes will endeavour to reproduce submissions in their original form it reserves the right to edit submissions as it sees fit. Views expressed in contributed articles in Wing Notes are not necessarily those of the AWRA or the Editor. Wing Notes is produced with care, in good faith and from sources believed to be accurate at the time of writing. |
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Management Committee: |
Meetings: |
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President E-mail: |
Meetings are held on the 1st Monday
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Vice
President Rob (Bear) Harriss 0409 052 218 E-mail: RHMRS @ bigpond.com.au |
Next meeting: 7:30 pm |
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Secretary Val Thomas (07) 3848 0498 E-mail: secretary @
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Pineapple
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Treasurer Eric Madjeric (07) 3886 9845 E-mail: magic @
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Membership Renewals All
members are reminded that memberships were due at the end of February. Renewal
forms are to be completed by ALL
members and forwarded with renewal fees to the Treasurer. |
3rd April April general meeting 23rd April Ride and Social to Weise’s
restaurant 5th – 7th May AGM at North Star Resort 20th May St George weekend |
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Growing old I've sure
gotten old. I've had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, and new knees.
Fought prostate cancer and diabetes. I'm half blind, can't hear anything
quieter than a jet engine, take 40 different medications that make me dizzy,
winded, and subject to blackouts. Have bouts with dementia. Have poor
circulation; hardly feel my hands and feet anymore. Can't remember if I'm 85
or 92. Have lost all my friends. But, thank God, I still have my
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G’day everyone Well,
here is the March mag. A bit late I
know. Any later and I could have
called it April’s. It
was great to get away for a couple of weeks and enjoy For
Therese, it was her first Ulysses AGM and longest ride on the wing and she
enjoyed herself and the atmosphere and the touring around the apple (and
blackberry and plum) isle. Best
part was, all the members of our group returned home safe and sound. That’s always a bonus on these trips. Admittedly I did try to tip Therese off at one
stage but that’s a story for next month. Thanks
to everyone who submitted articles.
When I got back I didn’t think we’d have a mag but the usual suspects
rallied around. Next
month could be a bit lean, so start writing those tall tales and let everyone
else enjoy your ride, if only from their arm chairs. The
deadline for next month is Friday 7th and I’m still missing some
stories. Happy reading. Bevan |
Hi all, (Between
AGMs and playing with his trucks, the President has been away more than the Communications
Officer and has no words of wisdom for us this month) Clint |
Hello everyone, Well
our club activities have been varied this month with a lot of members
travelling to Pleased
to see that most of the travellers have arrived home safely, and now looking
forward to seeing you on Saturday for the Deck B.B.Q. It
looks as if it is going to be inclement weather for the week-end so we may
not be able to take the ‘wing photo’. But
I am sure I will get plenty of practice with the digital camera – watch out! Important
reminders: ·
Membership
renewal due ·
Book into
North Star Resort at Hastings Point for our A.G.M. ·
Committee
Members nominations ·
Items for the
A.G.M. Agenda ·
Raffle Prizes
donations for our A.G.M. ·
Ride
safely and see you soon. ValerieandThommo |
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Duties of a new wife!!! Three men were sitting together bragging about how they had given their new wives duties. Terry had
married a woman from Jimmie had
married a woman from The third man had married an Australian girl. He boasted that he told her that her duties were to keep the house cleaned, dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry washed and hot meals on the table for every meal. He said the first day he didn't see anything, the second day he didn't see anything, but by the third day most of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye. Enough to
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Victorian
ride on Sun 19 March 06 Well due to some of the Victorian members away on the
Ulysses AGM and some other having other plans it was only a small group of
three that went to Echuca for lunch. The morning started over cast and as we
left the city we thought we were in the middle of winter as we crossed over
pretty sally near Kilmore, Karen was asking if I had brought along the winter jackets, as the clouds
closed in I thought I had made a mistake as I was only wearing a T shirt
under the leather jacket and it was getting cold. However as we travelled
further north it was getting warmer and by the time we reached Heathcote for
morning tea it was warm and all were happy. After a bite to eat and a hot
chocolate we headed towards Echuca, with a steady stream of hot rods coming
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have missed a hot rod show as sometimes they have on
the weekends on the The town was very busy as all of With the bikes parked we walked the streets as you
do in Echuca for the ladies to spend more of the there hard earned money,
with that done we settled down for some lunch and a bit of street watching as
every second car was a Hot Rod or Harley, some people but great effort in
restoring the old cars to bring them up to be a real show piece. With lunch over and a walk back down the street we
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The Future Last night, my wife and I were sitting in the living
room and I said to her, "I never want to live in a vegetative state,
dependant on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens,
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Jayne’s Trivia *
elephants are particularly fond of beer and other forms of alcohol *
ants cannot chew their food. they move their jaws sideways like scissors
to extract the juices from the food *
there is a butterfly in *
dogs and bees smell fear *
when possible cats like to sleep with their backs up against something.
they do this to protect them from someone or something coming up behind them. *
the kangaroo family dates back 30,000,000 years |
Next morning after photos,
thank yous and farewells to BobandFran we headed off. Meady is from the
area so he led the way to the Harbour for breakfast. What a beautiful harbour
it is! He also gave us a little tour
including the lookout and a great little picnic spot. Peter gave Mikiko and Irene
a thrilling ride on his trike at the Lookout before he headed home. We headed for
home through Grafton, some one else was leading so we didn‘t miss it. Had to have a little stop here to stretch
and have a drink, also GeoffandMikiko and PaulandSherrie were heading
home straight up the highway. The rest
of us headed through Lismore and Kyogle.
Small rest stop in Kyogle to stretch and have a drink - quite hot
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On to Rathdowney and parting
of the travellers. It was here we came across HansandGwenda from
Stanthorpe. They were in a tin top today with rellies and they only
recognised us because of Valerie’s Pink Pony Tail Ribbons!!! Anyway farewells said and
done, BearandI headed home past Maroon dam and Boonah. The others headed up the Thank you again to those who
came with us and it was so nice to meet the ‘other halves’. Take care JayneandBear |
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After now having
completed over 10,000 klms on the GL1800 in 6 weeks, and having done 32000
klms on the GL1500 in the previous 11 months I am probably in a position to
give a fairly detailed appraisal of the differences between the two bikes. The GL1500 was an 89
model so has some klms up and I will keep this in mind. 1.
Appearance:-
The first and obvious difference is in appearance and as this is a personal
thing I wont go into it much suffice to say that both bikes draw there own
fair share of comments from other riders, kids and the general public.
Generally these comments are good and show a lot of interest. 2.
Storage space:- Well as we were packing the GL 1800 for Tassie and the decision had to
be made to leave the hair dryer at home all I can remember hearing was,
"why didn’t buy a decent sized bike, that bl----y things to
small". First and last time I've
heard of a Goldwing being called to small but as we never had to leave
anything behind with the GL1500 it does show a negative on the part of the
18. 3.
Weight:-
The 1800 weighs 40 kgs lighter and feels like its 140 lighter. Simply a much
lighter nimbler bike to ride handle and manoeuvre. First impressions were
correct. This bike rides like a sports tourer not like a big bike at all. 4.
Power and Brakes:- I put these together because its no good going if you cant stop. The
1800 goes and it stops, not that I could fault the 1500 but this bike has
great smooth power from whoa to go. It has ABS but not once in 10,000 ks
mostly of tight twisting roads did the ABS have to operate but then I believe
if the ABS cuts in the Rider/Driver has failed in their responsibility to
maintain control of the vehicle. (I don’t like ABS on Cars or Trucks and this
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Noise:-
Hmm there is always a negative and this is definitely it. The 1800 fails here
in two places. It is a noisier engine than the 1500 and that to me is
disappointing. Also far more wind noise. This would be because of the smaller
fairing windscreen assembly but this is acceptable due to the better handling
trade off. Also more wind noise means that the rider is getting more air. To
me that is a huge positive as I did tend to overheat on the 1500. 6.
General:-
The intercom and stereo on the GL1500 is acceptable although why in this day
and age of technology any manufacturer would use a live mic system amazes me.
This alone makes it almost impossible to get rid of wind noise however as I
said the 1500 is acceptable. The 1800 however is terrible and a backward step
in function. Its that bad I am looking at an aftermarket system to replace
the original. Same goes for the stereo, for quality and poor volume control. 7.
Comfort:-
They are both Goldwings need I say more. Yes I think the 1800 has the edge. So back to the boss and
the bigger bike what does she think after 10,000 klms on the back. Her
comment on being asked was maybe next time I’ll just keep the hair dryer on
my lap all the way to Tassie. As for me I love the 1800
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redhead goes into the doctor's office and said that her body hurt wherever
she touched it. "Impossible!" says the doctor. "Show me."
The redhead took her
finger, pushed on her left breast and screamed, then she pushed her elbow and
screamed in even more. She pushed her knee and screamed; likewise she pushed
her ankle and screamed. Everywhere she touched made her scream. The doctor said,
"You're not really a redhead, are you?
"Well, no"
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Our Thommo had our bike sparkling,
and we met BearandJayne, PaulandSheree and KevinandMorag at the
BP Stapyleton for the first stage of the ride down the Breakfast stop at
Macdonalds Ballina was very welcome, and our first opportunity to
socialise. I have to own up to a
‘blonde moment’ as Morag witnessed my frantic search for Thommo’s wallet in
my handbag. Ordering breakfast while
Thommo organized seating, I couldn’t find Thommos wallet – PANIC – I will
have to tell him! Only to be told I
had handed it over to him when I was combing his hair! After my panic moment, the baconandegg
McMuffin tasted wonderful, the coffee was even better. Then on the road again. The coast road is
glorious and not too much traffic.
BearandJayne were cruising well ahead, and we took a few sessions
to catch-up making Meady move along (we started to think that his speedo was
playing tricks). Anyway, we were
looking at fuelling up and having a quick stop at Grafton – whoops, no we
didn’t – Bear kept on the highway oblivious of the turn-off at Grafton, so we
kept going, and going, and going.
Where’s a petrol station? Shell
up ahead announced Jayne, and we faithfully followed, saw a rather dubious
Shell sign, pulled into a now deserted fenced off station. But we made it a rest spot, stretch and
catch-up chat time for us who are not talking on the CB. On the road again, our
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Several suggestions for
our tea arrangements were made, however, Meady’s recommendation of the
Chinese Restaurant was our final choice and it was an excellent venue. Just a dozen paces across the street, and
we feasted on an excellent Chinese Banquet, and I began my quest to master
the digital camera and take some very much needed photos of the clan. What a great bunch, it was about this time
that we realised that we had a Kindy bunch in our midst. MeadyandMakiko, ScottandIrene and
PaulandSheree – we definitely felt we had to censor our conversation with
these kids around. We struggled back
to the Motel, and then had our obligatory pow-wow circle to finish off a
wonderful day. It had been a long day,
and we filtered off to our rooms fairly early – 10-30pm. After strong protests from most of us Bear
agreed to a 8.30 NSW time, we were
assembling in the Motel courtyard, and again I was doing the camera
‘thing’. You would be proud of me
Charleen – I think! Plenty of photos
were being taken, Motel customers were having a look at the bikes as well. Then we were saying a very special thank
you to BobandFran for their hospitality, and it was up and away for
breakfast. We were heading for the
wharf, and just only 500 metres down the main road we (and BearandJayne)
were caught at a set of lights. We
lost the group – we received a quick message from Kevin to keep straight and
head for the wharf. Weeeel, we sort of
kept straight, then we turned into a main street, wrong. We did the obligatory U-turn, and looked
for water, and we saw some familiar figures waving in the car-park. In the meantime, Paul had set off to find
us – so then we were all standing on the kerbside waiting for Paul! Sheree was abandoned – Paul was really
lost! No – all is well, he joined us
and we all trooped into the Wharf café, with a magnificent look to the
harbour, excellent service and great food.
Again, our Kindy Group formed their table and we continued our ‘adult
entertainment’ on our tables. We were
not in any hurry to leave, we were all so relaxed it was with a great effort
that we rallied to get on our bikes.
Morag found shops – I eagerly followed and we have made a secret pact
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Next chapter – Meady took
us all on a scenic tour around the coastline, up to the lighthouse
lookout. This is where Peter Luke took
Makiko and Irene for a scary spin on his trike. I don’t know who looked more relieved when
they stepped off the trike, MeadyandScott or MakikoandIrene? I took a bunch of photos, and it was here
we said good-bye to Peter. Meady continued
his tour and showed us a very pleasant picnic spot. Then, rather reluctantly it really was time
to start heading for home, via Kyogle.
We cruised up the highway and pulled into Macdonalds at Grafton,
mainly to say good-bye to MeadyandMakiko and PaulandSheree who were
travelling back up the coast for home.
I think I hugged everyone at least two times, and safe riding. Then we were off onto the
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We pulled up at
Rathdowney for our final farewell.
Stretch and a cold drink was very welcome, and we get a surprise hello
from HansandGeorgie (Stanthorpe) they were visiting family. Small world, and we reminded Hans to notify
us about their Xmas in July event.
More hugs and this is time to head for home from a wonderful week-end. Thanks Bear and Jayne for
a memorable time, and thanks to all of you who made this such a special time
for us. Thommo can make his own
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The Bathtub test It doesn't hurt to take a
hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started.
During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the
criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be
institutionalized. "Well," said
the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup
and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub." "Oh,
I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the
bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup. "No."
said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a
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AUSTRALIAN WING RIDERS ASSOCIATION (QLD) INCORPORATED
QUEENSLAND RIDE and SOCIAL CALENDAR |
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8and9 April Unofficial Ride |
Aratula Pub |
Charity pub ride thru record attempt.
Gala event with lots of entertainment. Free camping over night. Fund
raiser for arthritis foundation. |
Ken Tacon |
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23 April Ride and Social |
Toowoomba |
Meet BP Blacksoil at |
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5th, 6th,7th May AGM |
North Star Resort, Hastings Point |
AWRA AGM. North
Star Resort, Hastings Point. Come down Friday night – meet All types of
accommodation available from camping to 5 star, BUT YOU MUST BOOK YOURSELF! Quote AWRA for a 10% discount |
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20 May Ride |
St George |
St George Weekend |
Des and Joan |
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27 May Social |
TBA |
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GeoffandJulie Sheather |
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22nd,23rdand24th September Social |
Biker’s Dream |
Weekend at
Biker’s Dream; Bunkhouse has been booked for the group. Members contact Bevan for bunkhouse |
Bevan and Therese |
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Coordinator - e-mail: bill_mary @ hotkey.net.au Bill’s a/h mobile 0428
248 160 RIDE DATES; Unless otherwise arranged, rides will be on the 3rd Sunday of the month, and Social rides, the following weekend, with other social events as announced through the year. ** Ride Leaders:
Please check the details of your ride and let me know of any changes.
Ride leaders are also asked to organise 2 raffle prizes for their ride.
Suggested value approximately $10.00 each. Raffle tickets will be made
available from IMPORTANT: Even if you have not finalised the details of your ride, just supply the start timeandlocation, the general direction of the ride, and the meal arrangements. *** Ride Leaders:
Please provide a short pre-ride briefing that outlines the basic safety
precautions that we in the AWRA like to observe when riding in groups, and a
little about the ride and the rest stop locations. |
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PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITY ON RIDES: · Each motorcyclist is responsible for at least the following; · The roadworthiness of your vehicle (including trailer) · That you are in a fit condition to control the vehicle, (including trailer) · Make sure you have a full tank of fuel before departing on a ride. · That you obey all the traffic rules and ride in a safe manner. · That you ride in a considerate manner that does not endanger, or unnecessarily inconvenience other road users. · To be correctly attired for safe motorcycling. · To have fun and enjoy the day, and the company. Thanks for all those that have offered to organise rides
and socials, that is what makes this club so great. If you are yet to conduct a ride or
organise a social, please start to plan something so that when your turn
arrives you will be ready. You don’t have to wait to be asked, just let me
know. |
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Single carb set up for a 78 Goldwing GL1000 We have an e-mail request
from a fellow Goldwing owner. If any member has any
information on the location and availability of a GL1000 single carb setup,
please e-mail me on mail @ auswingriders.com and
I will pass it on. Bevan Communications Officer |
Members If you haven’t been on the ball and have forgotten
about our AGM, hurry up and to book your accommodation. See the January magazine for details. |
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AUSTRALIAN WING RIDERS ASSOCIATION (QLD) INCORPORATED
VICTORIAN RIDE
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7th April |
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Dinner
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9th April |
Community Recreation Reserve, Riddells Creek |
Motor Cycle Show’n’Shine The event will take place in the Community Recreation Reserve, Riddells Creek, commencing
around |
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16th April |
Mc Sth side heading west |
Echuca lunch
Run Melbourne (SP)to Heathcote,
turn off onto the northern Hwy head to Echuca, look around Echuca then head
home back to Heathcote , turn off towards Nagambie, hwy to Melbourne, turn off Michelton Winery and onto Mobil service
station Seymour (FP) |
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23rd April |
Reg Jeffery Ferntree Gully |
Reg Jeffery
Ride; Support Reg and
the boys as they support us. Details
later, check Reg’s web page for up to date details |
John G |
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3rd - 9th May |
TBC |
AWRA AGM Ride to Qld for the AGM last year was a
great ride; if you can spare the time don’t miss this one. Intention to leave
on the Thur 3 May and return on
the Tue 9 May |
John G |
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12th May |
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JUN,JUL,AUG rides are held on impromptu notice due to the weather Dinner’s
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8th September |
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17th September |
Mc |
Tarwin Lower. Pakenham(SP), south to Koo-wee-rup and
Phillip Island visit Churchill Islandandmorning tea, from Phillip Island, back to
Anderson's corner, then Wonthaggi, and Inverloch via Cape Paterson. East Tarwin Lower for a counter lunch
at the pub, then north to Meeniyan, Dunbalk, Mirboo Nth, Thorpdale
and final coffee at Trafalgar.(FP)
Straight down the |
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Mc |
Malmsbury
Bike show (Not AWRA Event) Bike show for the inmates at the juvenile detention
centre with the God Squad Motor cycle club, well attended by Goldwings and other bikes. |
John G |
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6th October |
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15th October |
Mc Sth side heading west |
Castlemaine
loop ride Melbourne(SP) Heathcote onto |
Denny |
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10th November |
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location TBA |
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18/19th November |
Shell Service station on the northern side of Lilydale |
Overnighter
to Corryong ( with side trip to Kiandra) Day 1
Melbourne (SP) to Mansfield, Whitfield Myrtleford, onto Bright left at Bright
on up to Tallangatta via Gundowring out to Corryong (overnight) side trip to
Kiandra for those that wish to go around 160 km rtn. Day 2 Corryong to Towong following the |
John G |
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Notes: ·
Note: Rides depart ·
Social Dinners are also
held around ·
If interested in coming
for a ride then turn up on the day and ride as a guest of the AWRA if you
like what you see then join AWRA to enjoy future rides ·
Rides during the winter
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Each motorcyclist
to be responsible for the following: 1. Your bike is to registered and roadworthy including trailer 2. You obey all traffic rules and ride in a safe manner 3. You are in a fit condition to control the bike according to state road laws 4. You be correctly attired for safe motorcycling 5. You ride in a considerate manner that does not endanger other road users or other riders 6. You have a full tank of fuel before departure on the ride Remember to have fun and enjoy the ride
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Dealing with the law A farmer named "I didn't ask for
any details", the lawyer interrupted. "Just answer the question.
Did you not say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine!'?" The lawyer interrupted
again and said, "Judge, I am trying to establish the fact that, at the
scene of the accident, this man told the Highway Patrolman on the scene that
he was just fine. Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my
client. I believe he is a fraud. Please tell him to simply answer the
question." By this time, the Judge
was fairly interested in Then the Patrolman came
across the road, gun in hand, looked at me, and said "How are you
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