December 2004 Newsletter - Greater Cincinnati BMW Club
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1. GREATER CINCINNATI BMW CLUB December 2004 Newsletter Club Officers Vice President Tom Collins 859 356 0247 tom102458 cs com President Jerry Cummins 513 673 3402 jerrycummins earthlink net Motolight An interview with Tina Hollaender By Lynn Cummins light e ad Back in September when Jerry and I biked down to the Canaan Valley Resort to attend the RA Rally the rally of the never ending rain we ran into some old friends friends who no matter what rally or where the location we can almost always count on seeing We even saw them a few years back at what was the Second I think Annual Curve Cowboy Reunion in Santa Fe NM and that was truly a welcome surprise for us seeing friends from Cincinnati in Santa Fe I m talking about Rob and Tina Hollaender the owners of Motolight whom Jerry and I have gotten to know rather well over the past several years and a parade of motorcycles Treasurer George Nyktas 513 314 1931 gwnyktas airbridge net Secretary Tom Raybuck 513 759 0889 bucksinohio aol com Seeing Rob and Tina in that beautiful yet soggy setting in West Virginia got me wondering just how many rallies they attend and miles they log each year marketing Motolights Those thoughts prompted me to call Tina for and interview We sat down over lunch a short while ago and this article is the result A little history Rob and Tina have been the owners of Motolight since May2. inspect your brake fluid Should prior to storage it should be light amber in color If it is dark or cloudy the system must be flushed and fluid renewed When it comes to your fuel tank drain the tank to remove moisture or contaminants and refill with fresh fuel to prevent the tank from rusting If you desire to use a fuel additive use only fuel additives approved by BMW NA Additionally carburetor float bowls and jets should be cleaned and drained to prevent deposits caused by fuel that evaporates over time Don t forget your bike s exterior when preparing it for seasonal or prolonged storage Take care to thoroughly clean dry and wax all chrome and painted surfaces as dirt on your motorcycle can lead to corrosion on alloy castings and chromium and cadmium components The dirt retains moisture which is the key to corrosion You can use S100 Corrosion Protectant to retard corrosion and rust on the unpainted castings such as the engine gearbox rear drive and related hardware Vaseline can be used light coating on exposed nuts bolts and plated hardware Really adverse storage conditions with drastic temperature changes or salt mist require more extensive but simple protective measures Check with your service department for details on using a preservative spray such as LPS 3 Be careful when using any petroleum based lubricants as they can damage Pearl effect paint Chassis lubrication is also a important for your s
3. By Vehicle 1 Execute several right turns to verify 2 Get and stay on arterial streets 3 Note and record License plate number Description of vehicle and occupant s If follower persists go to an occupied and lighted location convenience store fire station police station and summon police Confine your charitable giving to reputable established organizations preferably those with a local branch If solicited by an individual for personal charity don t give cash offer to buy the individual food or drink or refer them to local assistance resources If solicited for an unfamiliar organized charity ask for literature so you can make an informed decision about giving any reputable organization will be glad to provide material If solicited by telephone do not give out credit card numbers or personal information not listed in the telephone directory and don t allow the organization to come to your home until you are certain of their reliability Instead ask them to send you information so you can make an informed decision and mail in your donation With the exception of local organizations door to door sales are often fraudulent and should be viewed with skepticism If it sounds too good to be true it usually is Under consumer protection laws you have a right to written information about any offer and the right to cancel any order within three days Should you reconsider your decision Make sure you ob
4. a concept drawing to present to our staff o engineers They then worked on the design specifications tolerances etc from that concept drawing Soon thereafter we started manufacturing the units and marketing them In all we now have five mounting options for our customers The caliper strap fender flat and engine guard mounts All of our lights can be upgraded to the caliper or fender mounts for 80 00 Q Did you recently open a facility in Woodlawn OH A Yes We opened a new facility last September we have 6000 square feet in this facility on Wayne Avenue that is dedicated to our assembly and shipping operations for Motolight During rally season March to October we have three fulltime in house staff not including myself or installers on the road so it s nice to have the extra room an r f m TSF FP Q How many rallies do you attend yearly and about how many miles of travel does that entail Do you get to ride your motorcycles much the ones you bring with you for the shows rallies A For the 2005 rally season we re scheduled to attend 17 rallies One year we traveled 38 000 miles to attend all the rallies on our schedule I think we put 1 000 miles on the bikes and that was taking them on and Off the trailer not riding We also have dealer open houses on our schedule in addition to the rallies Q Do you and Rob ever get time to really ride your bikes A Last July we actually just decided to take thre
5. assistance if you spot suspicious activity near your vehicle Stay alert while loading items into or out of the vehicle or arranging cargo stowage If someone approaches and you feel threatened get in and lock up until they leave the area if they loiter drive away Using debit or credit cards is much safer than carrying a lot of cash If the vendors you will visit don t take cards consider obtaining traveler s checks which unlike cash can be replaced if lost or stolen Visit ATM s only at well lighted and populated locations visit during daylight hours if possible Using the drive up is usually safer than walking up or into a facility Remember to scan around you as you make your withdrawal If anyone is loitering or you don t like their looks go to another ATM Stand such that those behind you cannot see your PIN as you enter it your PIN should NEVER be written down on or carried with your ATM card Remember that the camera cell phones are everywhere and someone could photograph your credit card number Be observant Avoid dark areas short cuts cul de sacs and suspicious persons Stay near light and people Be prepared to flee potential problems If apprehensive about any location for any reason leave Consider carrying a whistle Weapons are not recommended and may be unlawful If followed On Foot 1 Cross the street 2 Vary your pace 3 Change direction 4 Turn the wrong way down a one way street
6. be ready to unlock the door and enter as quickly as possible AS you approach your vehicle scan the area glance underneath the vehicle and take a quick look inside before entering While out and about present an alert appearance Be aware of your surroundings scan the area from time to time Avoid concentrating so hard on shopping that you fail to keep track of your surroundings others near you or your personal property Wear conservative comfortable clothing Grip carried items firmly and avoid leaving them unattended Carry minimal cash and valuables wear minimal jewelry Shop with friends or relatives if possible there IS Safety in numbers As you shop be alert in crowded places Among pickpockets favorites are revolving doors jammed aisles elevators and public transportation stops and vehicles especially at rush hour Carry the day s most expensive purchases closest to your body and don t carry so much you lose the ability to react quickly Return to your vehicle periodically to check on it and reduce the amount you are carrying and must keep track of Store packages in the trunk or if your vehicle doesn t have one out of plain view on the floorboard under a blanket or clothes etc When possible have purchases delivered instead of taking them with you many businesses offer free delivery during the holiday shopping season Ask for an escort to your car if you feel nervous Return to the mall or store for
7. must have Wheel cradle for bike 4 tie downs Spare tire Recent bearing service Color red amp black In out carpet inside Clothes rod up front Is there a second motorcycle in this picture l Contact Oscar at gummikuhr90 yahoo com or at 513 708 7860 11
8. ale jogger who was killed in February by a speeding motorcyclist while she tried to cross the busy boulevard Tampa City Council member Linda Saul Sena head of a new Walkable Roadways committee wants drivers to recognize that city streets are for people not for speed It s changing the culture so the person in the SUV on the cell phone knows that it s their responsibility to stop and respect the pedestrians said Saul Sena Tampa can take heart from Salt Lake City which STPP gave poor marks for protecting its walkers Shortly after Rocky Anderson was elected mayor in 2000 As a new mayor Anderson who campaigned on making the city more walk able saw a hit and run accident that injured a pedestrian on a downtown street The victim survived but Anderson vowed he would make the city s pedestrians more visible in a city where long blocks and very wide streets make walking dangerous The city put red flags in containers that pedestrians can carry across intersections and wave at drivers Overhead lights that pedestrians can activate were installed at intersections Undercover police ticketed drivers who failed to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks Salt Lake City also promotes walking around downtown by making it a better experience Outdoor dining is now encouraged ordinances were changed to make signs more interesting and artists and performers are allowed on public sidewalks As a result accidents involving pedestri
9. and propping the bike up with wood blocks to remove any weight from the tires Make sure they are properly inflated and clean the treads of gravel glass or other road contaminants Now that all your prep work for storage is done be sure to select a storage area that is free from dampness and high humidity A heated area is not necessary but it is recommended that the daily temperature change should be minimal and don t store your bike in direct sunlight Also if you choose to cover your motorcycle select a vented cover that will allow moisture to escape rather than retaining it Hopefully this summary on seasonal storage will help maintain your bike s in great shape during the off season For more detailed information on this topic check with your dealer s service department and or request a copy of the brochure on Seasonal Storage to ensure your investment will be protected through the winter and ready for miles of riding in the spring Motolight 800 567 8346 Club Calendar Dec 10 6 00 pm Dinner Meeting at Destiny s in Fairfield behind Pearl s 10 Cost 15 person at the door 7 00 Dinner 8 30 Meeting amp Elections 9 30 Mileage Contest Awards Festivities should end at 10 00 2005 Jan 1 10 00 am New Years Day Ride Perkin s at Tylersville Road Exit off I75N Jan 8 7 00 pm Meeting at Oscar amp Morgan s Feb 6 9 00 am Breakfast ride Feb 12 7 00 pm Meeting at Jim amp Deana Smith s Mem
10. ans fell 36 percent to 114 in the first 11 months of 2004 from 177 in 2001 The STPP ranked Salt Lake City the most improved city for pedestrian safety It s about creating a more interesting vibrant community and it s working Anderson said Specializing in useful accessories of a practical nature for touring motorcycles www cyclegadgets com 11 13 2004 GCBMWC Minutes Meeting called to order at 7 28 Minutes were read With a correction on club mileage they were voted on and accepted The treasures report of 1457 00 as of 11 13 04 was read and accepted Tee shirts need to be paid for George has list of who still owes The shop had to redo a few shirts due to wrong application location A few sizes and styles are still available If interested see Lynn The Bluegrass riding contest for this year will go through next year Due to the large amount of possible locations and great roads Mike LaBar thought it would make sense to allow more time We will award prizes for the highest running total as of the Christmas party Make sure you get all your location and photos into Mike The Christmas Party will be 12 10 04 at Destiny s in Fairfield In the rear lot of Pearls Dinner The hall is ours from 6 00 to 10 00 The price will be 15 00 each with the club picking up the beer and the dinner cost difference Get your name into Mike so he has an accurate count Mike will post the menu on the website Nominat
11. bership Dues Next month we will start collecting membership dues 15 00 for a single membership 18 00 for a couple Checks are to be made out to GCBMWC Please see George Directions to Destiny s Maustown Hamilton Princeton 4698 Dirie Hwy Hag 20 937 GCBMWC Market Place Motolight Gift Certificate a gt dh ah de ith cer ah ie gt Ao Am AE Br Lam LO AO Os SB i AEP AO 2002 Silver 1150RT with 17 xxx miles Accessories include comfort seat amp seat jacks GIFT CERTIFICATE 25 BMW top box amp seat back cylinder guards Tri Stode 860 114 or Mali 4741530 A Throttlemeister Big Mac Explorer SC tank bag amp teal fi dalos ounads She pucks of map case and radio setup Kenwood KCR 355 mu Crap ot Matohy nts f AM FM Cassette amp KCA RC700 remote with quick lt N a a he Mal ane disconnect Excellent condition garaged with citi a vonky until f outos ite Ghia ee en Sere ae Tee ee ee er a eT ae ee ee ee ee eT hee ee complete service records Original owner no accidents 9 950 00 OBO Call Tom Masson at 513 779 0151 or email tmasson fuse net TEE at Deal s Gap DONE how visible the Motolights make her motorcycle Oscar is selling his 6X10 enclosed Pace American trailer Price 1200 firm or 1500 negotiable 1998 model I think need to look at title Enclosed Rear loading ramp Side door Dexter Independent Torsion Suspension
12. coupon is good through December 31 2004 Happy Holidays Holiday Safety Tips By Tim Heitmeyer Supervisor of Corporate Security Ohio National Financial Services and Chief of Police Dillsboro Indiana 030 ive Dillsboro Municipal Building POLICE UTILITIES TOWN HALL When you travel Know where you are going and how to get there and back Check for construction detours for longer trips get a weather forecast If traveling out of state most state law enforcement agencies provide road and highway information check to see what conditions they report before leaving Inform a family member where you will be and when to expect you back give them your route if they don t know it Travel and conduct your business during daylight hours if possible Lock doors and windows when getting into your car and keep them locked while driving If you have access to a cellular telephone carry or take it When driving keep doors locked and windows rolled up Maintain at least half a tank of fuel and keep vehicle in good repair If you experience a breakdown pull as far onto the shoulder as possible and turn your emergency flashers on If you have a cellular phone summon assistance from a reputable source or call for law enforcement response Otherwise raise your hood or tie a streamer to your antenna and await assistance inside your locked vehicle If a stranger stops speak to them through a partially rolled down
13. d ii ii 2et 132 Moving Time Moving 49 03 17 68 8 Stopped Overall Avg 02 271 39 4 Odometer 226 52 After returning from the trip to Lima I checked out the trip summary on my GPS and was shocked to see the figure in the Max Speed box Did the three of us reach that speed We did pass a lot of cars along the way No I updated my Garmin software a few days prior to the ride There is a bug in the update according to Garmin BMW Motorcycles of the Tri State Ohio s Largest Exclusive BMW Dealership 4810 Peter Place Cincinnati Ohio 45246 1 800 601 5941 Phone 513 860 1114 Fax 513 860 1121 Speaking of Safety Riding Two Up By Neil Jones When someone rides in your car as a passenger you may have to tell them to buckle up but not much more than that However when you re about to take someone for a ride on your bike someone who s never ridden as a passenger before they will need a little more instruction Why the difference Because on your bike the passenger becomes part of the motorcycle s geometry You may have seen a rear seat occupant leaning in the opposite direction as the rider through a sweeping turn They appear to be trying to keep the motorcycle riding at a 90 degree angle to the road And who hasn t had a passenger bang their helmet against the rider s when the brakes are applied And what about passengers who put their feet down when the bike stops in traffic So what advice do
14. d West tend to be built with wide high speed roads that are especially dangerous for walking So much of our transportation system is designed for cars and only cars said Anne Canby president of the Surface Transportation Policy Project which issued the report The group advocates balanced transportation The report found that the 9 746 walkers who died in 2002 2003 were more likely to be killed on busy streets without crosswalks Nearly 40 percent died where crosswalks weren t available Wide roads speeding traffic and a lack of crosswalks or sidewalks can make walking a deadly activity the report said There simply are not enough pedestrian facilities Regional differences in walking safety are stark Twice as many walkers die in traffic accidents in New Orleans San Diego and Phoenix than in Minneapolis Milwaukee and Boston People are three times more likely to be struck and killed on streets in Tampa St Petersburg Clearwater Florida Orlando and Miami Fort Lauderdale than they are in Cleveland Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio Tampa St Petersburg Clearwater characterized by traffic speeding along eight lane boulevards was ranked first for its dangerous roads with 3 69 deaths per 100 000 people in 2002 2003 Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio was announcing plans Thursday for improving pedestrian safety on Bay Shore Boulevard one of the city s main thoroughfares Iorio was responding to public concern over a young fem
15. e weeks off in the middle of the rally schedule and we took a trip out west to Glacier National Park and then rode to the Upper Peninsula It was about 5 500 miles and it was fabulous We really needed that Q What bikes do you own now A Town an FJR1300 a Triumph Sprint and an FXR3 Harley Davidson Rob owns a K1200LT a Buell an FLS Harley Davidson and a Road Glide Harley Davidson Q What do you like to do for relaxation when you re not on the rally circuit A Ilike to do gardening and yard work Rob when he s not on the rally circuit usually keeps busy with Hollander Manufacturing He s a third generation owner of this machine shop foundry He s been working in manufacturing for 35 years I finished our interview by asking Tina about their roots She told me that Rob has lived in Ohio all his life and that she is a Kentucky native Rob and Tina have been together for 19 years nine of those years as a married couple Tina added that Rob always said he was going to marry a stump jumper a woman from Kentucky I think he made a nice choice they re a great couple It was nice to get together with Tina without disrupting their flow of customers at either a rally or open house I thanked her for Motolight s continued sponsorship of our yearly club contests Before we went our separate ways Tina asked us to post a coupon in the newsletter for a special promotion Check it out in this issue of the newsletter The
16. ions were made for club officers Jerry again for president George again for Treasure Bill Wright for VP and Mike LaBar for VP Tom R again for secretary Voting will be at the Christmas party Please keep the articles coming for the newsletter If you go out for a ride of get a new toy to play with put it in writing We can correct and format anything just get your thoughts down and we can do the rest Lima 2005 We went over the rescue vehicles that we had offered We will get more info on what will be expected of us We will try to find average number of rescues at past rallies Also the Rally Chair is still looking for a GS site Oscar has a contact and will look into it Mary Pierce is officially retired Send donation to the Mary retirement fund It is time to start planning for the Mini Rally The beginning of May will be here in no time Should be Sunny and in the 70s Reservations for the Alternative Rally can be made starting March 1 2005 We still need to set the date and then Bill will take care of the planning Parts of the Blueridge will be closed and Bill will post on this Oscar rode in on his new to him GS Picked it up in Pittsburgh this morning He will supply article after shake down Meeting adjourned at 8 21 50 50 won by Tom Raybuck Seasonal Storage The following article is a summary of excerpts from a brochure on Seasonal Storage produced by BMW of North America Inc Motorcycle Afte
17. le to join in the festivities at our holiday party this Friday at Destiny s Mike s efforts as the event coordinator for this affair are in their third year now if my memory serves me right and it s a great time to get together and celebrate Also as is customary we ll have officer elections at the party So come ready to cast your votes With 2005 just around the corner it s time to focus some of our club energy on the upcoming MOA rally in Lima We ve already stepped up to the plate volunteering our manpower and towing rigs for the motorcycle rescue needs of this rally At Oscar s prodding probably due to his newly purchased GS we ve also taken on the task of trying to find suitable off road venues for the GS off road classes to be offered at the rally I ve already been in touch with the rally chair to let her know of one property offered for this purpose by a family that s been in Lima for five generations Tim and Karla Graham are a nice couple we stumbled upon while in Lima last weekend We found them at Kewpee s a local restaurant featuring hamburgers and about seven varieties of homemade pies made fresh daily Did you hear that Henry HOME MADE PIES Oscar favored the hot mincemeat pie while I sampled the Dutch Apple and Lynn had the Pecan They had blueberry strawberry rhubarb lemon crunch sugar cream and pumpkin on the menu that day The restaurant was packed with locals all very frie
18. ley Davidsons also make up a major part of our customer base Q You mentioned an upcoming trip during which you ll be talking to a police department about outfitting their motorcycles with Motolights How many departments are currently using Motolights A There are currently nine _ departments using Motolights for supplemental lighting for their motorcycle units The Daytona Motor Department is ae the largest they have 14 motorcycles and 4 motor medics ee Q How do the police S225 departments find out abot your E lighting Is it through direct marketing rallies or word of mouth A They see our product at the rallies and they come to us or they hear about us from other departments Q And what would you say is their main reason for wanting this supplemental lighting A Definitely the added visibility it gives to their units not only at night but also during the day They ve seen how having the Motolights makes their units more visible to motorists on the road during the day It makes being on the road safer for their motorcycle officers Q Your optional caliper mounts impressed Jerry and me for Motolights when we saw them at the MOA rally in Charleston WV last year We both decided on this really nice looking upgrade Why did you develop this different mounting system A Mostly it was developed for aesthetics and also because of customer requests Rob designed these mounts and drew
19. ndly and was something akin to the dairy barn up in Yellow Springs the name escapes me at the moment Back to Tim and Karla guess where they park their Harleys You ll hear more about them and the party too We ll be checking out a few other locations for off road instruction and also for some curvy roads Yes you heard right Tim and Karla have given us some hints for some nice other than straight flat road riding in the area and we intend to check the route out over the coming weeks and months The recon runs may be rather spontaneous but everyone s welcome Watch the web site and your emails for these Spur of the moment excursions north Also if you have any other ideas to make this rather unique location for a rally more interesting and enjoyable let yourself be heard Of a more immediate nature I want to remind everyone about our New Year s Day ride We ll talk more about it at the party Right now we re planning on returning to Perkin s on Tylersville Road Lynn will be contacting them about being able to handle a sizeable turnout depending on the weather again this year We have yet to finalize a meeting time but it will probably be breakfast at 10 with the ride immediately thereafter Bill Berry I believe may have been volunteered as ride leader with the Park Ride as a possible route See you at the party I hope Happy Holidays and ride safe GS Max Speed WLLL E Trip Odom Max Spee
20. of 2000 when the purchased the business from Chris Jacobs the original designer of Motolight Combined with the time Chris was in operation to the present Motolight has been in business about 13 years now Since purchasing the business about four and a half years ago Rob and Tina have enhanced the product line with a variety of different finishes for the sand cast aluminum housing lights brushed aluminum black powder coat chrome and polished The most recent addition to their product line however is the optional caliper mounts Jerry purchased these mounts for his R1150RT at the Charleston WV rally and I followed suit later in the year with a set for my K1200RS While the strap mounts for the forks are still the standard mount for the lights the caliper mounts are an aesthetic and durable improvement to the mounting system and you don t have to guess if you ve got the straps evenly positioned on the forks as the calipers offer a fixed position that provides a level mounting position from the start Now to my interview with Tina I had several questions for her and our Q and A session follows Q Can you tell me which make or model of bike for which your supplemental lighting is most often requested A As far as BMWs it has been the LT RT and the GS that make up the top three BMW models being equipped with Motolights but recently we ve seen requests for Motolights for the GS model increasing steadily Hondas and Har
21. rsales With seasons changing and temperatures dropping we re all aware that winter is coming For some of us that means limited riding or possibly even storing our bike s until more desirable weather returns in the spring If you re one of the riders contemplating a little seasonal break for your bike s it s time to check your Riders manual and Service amp Technical manual for suggested maintenance to preserve your investment A major element of seasonal storage is related to fluids Seasonal storage directives by BMW suggest changing the oil brake fluid and fuel BMW recommends changing the engine oil and oil filter and refilling with manufacturer recommended oils and viscosities After completing the oil change however be sure to run the engine for about three minutes to allow the clean oil to circulate throughout the engine so it can coat and protect If your storage interval will be longer than six months you should drain and replace all other oils gearbox drive shaft rear drive front forks As with the oil change procedure above be sure to run the motorcycle for approximately three minutes using several gears to ensure proper oil coverage in transmission and rear drive These fluid changes are critical to reduce the risk of any moisture or contaminants damaging your motorcycle s vital internal parts If you ve performed your annual brake fluid change you might not have to change your brake fluid However
22. tain enough information to enable you to re contact the vendor or his her office in the event you have questions or change your mind If you don t want to be bothered by door to door solicitors most locations have a law that solicitors must avoid homes that display a NO SOLICITORS sign bear in mind this usually doesn t apply to religious proselytizing or charitable organizations For further information about consumer protection laws contact the your State Attorney General s Office Promptly report suspicious persons vehicles and crimes to the local law enforcement agency Have a SAFE and Happy Holiday Season SUPER ZPACKING SYSTEM wuwa hHelen2V2wheels com The Prez Sez By Jerry Cummins Geez Where did the time go It s hard to believe that another year of riding rallies and sightseeing is coming to an end I m sure our club members have racked up a record numbers of miles on the roads again this year in the quest for mileage Kentucky sights and countless rallies Mike LaBar has by now tallied the miles submitted for the mileage contest With all the opportunities we ve had to two wheel throughout the past twelve month the listings for Ohio in the MOA mileage contest should once again be pretty respectable And it s going to be very interesting to hear about the many curious places participants in our Discover Kentucky contest have visited in their quest for points I hope many of you will be ab
23. torage prep Check your service manual or Seasonal Storage brochure available at your dealership for specifics on lubricating the center stand and clutch and or brake pivots rear brake pedal and linkage pivot points throttle body or carburetor linkage arms springs center stand and side stand pivots Handlebar switches also need lubrication They should be sprayed with lubricant ask your Service department for specifics on approved spray suitable for this area of the bike All locking mechanisms should also be protected with lubricant These items include ignition fuel cap seat lock steering lock Saddlebags alarm system top box etc While you re at it lubricate seat hinges latch supports and mechanisms to ensure trouble free operation Battery maintenance varies based on the conditions of storage In most cases it is acceptable to leave the battery installed in your motorcycle Care for your installed battery includes maintaining proper electrolyte level and adding distilled water as necessary in batteries requiring water replenishment clean the case and terminal connections and charge your battery for 10 hours every two to three weeks using an automatic charger with a maximum output of 2 amps for BMWs with 12 volt systems Read battery charger instructions before charging the battery Take care to give your tires special attention in your storage prep procedures BMW recommends placing the bike on its center stand
24. window and ask them to go to a phone and call police or a tow service do not exit your vehicle until a law enforcement officer or tow operator are on scene On longer trips be sure you have water food and blankets in the vehicle If involved in a property damage collision in an unfamiliar or potentially unsafe location do not open or exit your vehicle If you have a cellular telephone summon law enforcement If not acknowledge the accident by hand signal and motion the other driver to proceed with you to a safe location where there are other people and light to exchange information If unable to proceed honk the horn to attract attention and ask a passer by to summon police If signaled to stop by any vehicle other than a clearly marked law enforcement unit acknowledge the signal and wave the driver to follow you to a safe location where there are other people and light Drive within the speed limit and take the shortest possible route to the nearest safe place If you have a cellular phone dial 9 1 1 tell the call taker you are being followed by an unmarked vehicle attempting to stop you and ask them to send a marked law enforcement vehicle to your location When parking roll up the windows lock the vehicle take the keys and conceal valuables preferably in the trunk During hours of darkness park and walk in lighted areas to the extent possible When returning to your vehicle carry your keys in your hand and
25. you give a new passenger First tell them to keep their feet on the pegs at all times until you signal them by turning off the engine Next tell them that if you re going to make a left hand sweeping turn they should look over their left shoulder right turn right shoulder This will bring their weight mass in line with yours and allow you to lean the bike with considerably less resistance As for braking or warning the passenger of bumps or potholes try coming up with a set of Signals For example if you see you re about to hit a bump tap the passenger s left knee You might tap their knee twice if you want to call attention to something on the road or something you d like them to see When riding in heavy traffic where braking and accelerating occur often tell your passenger to sit more upright and if you have a grab bar behind them ask them to hold on to that Tell your passenger to tap you on the shoulder if they need you to stop or if they feel you re going too fast Riding is our little adventure and is even more of an adventure when you can share it with someone else especially when that someone else is right there behind you Pedestrians Face Dangers WASHINGTON AP Cities in the South and West are the most dangerous for pedestrians with four in Florida earning the dubious distinction of being the deadliest of all A private study released Thursday concluded that sprawling newer cities in the South an
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