2013 - Midwest Motorcyclist
2013 - Midwest Motorcyclist
2013 - Midwest Motorcyclist
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Sport Touring is Our Middle Name!<br />
We Ride!<br />
...All Makes of Bikes<br />
...All Over the Country<br />
...On Back Roads<br />
...On Racetracks<br />
...At Novice-Advanced Levels<br />
...In Our Sleep!<br />
Our members come from all across the <strong>Midwest</strong> (and beyond)<br />
and we ride many makes of street bikes - including:<br />
• Aprilia<br />
• BMW<br />
• Buell<br />
• Ducati<br />
• Harley-Davidson<br />
• Honda<br />
• Kawasaki<br />
• Suzuki<br />
• Triumph<br />
• Yamaha<br />
....and brands in between<br />
We travel to great riding destinations close by and far away. We learn to be<br />
better riders. We share camaraderie and a common passion: The Passion To Ride!<br />
For information about membership, meetings, events or rides,<br />
contact the MSTA group in your state:<br />
In Indiana, contact:<br />
Donald “Moose” Parish<br />
mooseparish@sbcglobal.net<br />
In Michigan, contact:<br />
Gregg Mitchell<br />
mi_hsta@voyager.net<br />
In Ohio, contact:<br />
Doug McPeak<br />
coach-mac@columbus.rr.com<br />
• MAINTAINED TRAILS<br />
• ORGANIZED EVENTS<br />
• FAMILY FUN<br />
• ALL LEGAL<br />
In Kentucky, contact:<br />
Gary Dehner<br />
g.dehner@insightbb.com<br />
In Wisconsin, contact:<br />
Alan Tesch<br />
al_lynn_t@yahoo.com<br />
NON-COMPETITION<br />
Let’s Go<br />
Trail Riding!<br />
No place to ride? Michigan is home to the largest organized network of<br />
off-road trails in the world - more than 3500 miles of marked, maintained<br />
ORV trails for the entire family to enjoy! Since 1968, The Cycle Conservation<br />
Club of Michigan has led the charge to assure continued access to public<br />
lands for motorized recreation by working closely with state and federal<br />
government. Membership in the CCC offers organized trail rides, a map CD of<br />
the entire trail system, a subscription to the Great Lakes TrailRider Magazine<br />
and a host of other member benefits! Call us today at 517-781-4805.<br />
The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan<br />
PO Box 486 <br />
ASK Dr. Cycholl<br />
Q&A Column<br />
For Your Questions Relating to Motorcycle<br />
Safety, Riding Techniques and Touring<br />
By Maurice “Moe” D. Cycholl<br />
Dear Dr. Cycholl,<br />
How often should the fluids in the brakes and hydraulic actuated<br />
clutch be changed?<br />
Thank you, George Zingerman<br />
Dear George,<br />
One of the most neglected maintenance items I see in motorcycles<br />
on the street is these fluids not being changed, sometimes never. By the book<br />
these fluids should be changed every two years. Old fluids look reddish<br />
brown. Good fluids look like light cooking oil. This fluid is hygroscopic<br />
(water absorbing) and it changes color as water is absorbed. This water will<br />
lower the boiling point of the fluid, potentially causing a vapor lock<br />
condition. This can cause the loss of brakes or the ability to disengage the<br />
clutch especially on a hot day. This is made worse at high altitudes. The water<br />
also causes corrosion in these systems and will be particularly expensive if<br />
you have to replace anti lock brake components due to corrosion.<br />
Fresh fluid usually restores better feel at the clutch and brake levers<br />
too. This advice applies to these fluids in you car, too. A brake fluid flush and<br />
fill should be done when brakes are replaced at the very least.<br />
Thank you, Dr Cycholl<br />
The Dr Requests your help! I need your questions! This column<br />
will be only as good as your questions. If you have a question, it is very<br />
likely it will be answered quickly, via Email or snail mail and, in the<br />
pages of Michigan <strong>Motorcyclist</strong>/<strong>Midwest</strong> <strong>Motorcyclist</strong> magazine. Please<br />
send them in!<br />
Dr. Maurice D. Cycholl is a world-renowned expert in Motorcycle<br />
Safety, Riding Techniques and Touring. In addition, while he is not a<br />
recognized expert in motorcycle mechanics, he does possess a fair<br />
degree of knowledge in the area of mechanical, and electrical systems<br />
found on many motorcycles. He welcomes your questions on these<br />
subjects. While you may submit questions on any subject, his advice on<br />
other subjects may, or may not be, as reliable. Please submit your<br />
questions via email to: askDrCycholl@hotmail.com or via snail mail to:<br />
Dr. “Moe” D. Cycholl, c/o CC media, 709 Fall Street, Spring Lake, MI<br />
49456<br />
We want<br />
your used<br />
motorcycle.<br />
New Harley-Davidson ® motorcycles are selling like hot cakes.<br />
We’re replenishing our inventories as quickly as possible. In<br />
addition to the new bikes, we are also stocking up on pre-owned<br />
motorcycles, either through trade-ins or outright purchases. If<br />
you’re looking to buy - or you just want to sell the motorcycle you<br />
now own - take your motorcycle to your local Harley ® dealer for a<br />
quote. Do it today to make your best deal.<br />
Visit your local Harley-Davidson ® dealer<br />
today. The complete list of Michigan<br />
Harley-Davidson ® dealers can be found<br />
on page 12 and 13 in this issue.<br />
<strong>Midwest</strong> <strong>Motorcyclist</strong>TM <strong>Midwest</strong> <strong>Motorcyclist</strong> 21<br />
TM 21
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