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Killer chrome and capable canines

22 Jul 2010

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UPPER RAWDON: With the warmer weather comes the opportunity for alternate modes of transportation, the most fun involving leather, chrome, and a roaring engine.

In the short six months since its inception, the Nova Scotia Retreads Motorcycle group saltwater chapter has increased from three to 28 members, with an emphasis on keeping rides rural.

“Because of where we live,” said group founder Kelly Pidgeon, “we have all these beautiful places to ride right in our own backyard, and beautiful back roads around the province—we’re very fortunate.”

The group started with the hopes of being more inclusive of all types of riders. The only stipulation is that you must be over 40, and enjoy the wind screaming in your ears. To read the rest of the article: http://www.enfieldweeklypress.com/stories.asp?id=3853

FSMA at Hyder Seek 2010

01 Jul 2010

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There were five riders that left Sherwood Park with me and one passanger. We left the Thursday befor the event bright and early 6:00 A.M. Travelling west down the Yellowhead. Our goal was to get to Smitthers B.C. for our first overnight stop we made it there about 7:30 P.M. Got setteled into our motel and gathered for something to eat. B.P.'s seemed to be the consences so a short walk from the motel. We all ordered our meals and drink had a great meal and Mike decided he was going to pay for everyone on his charge card (he forgot to call his creditcard company before he left) the credit card company flaged his card for unusual activity the waitress informed him that his card was stolen. A very long phone call to the credit card company and it was all good.

 Terry did a different route from us and wound up in White Horse then came down the Casiar hwy from Watson Lake. He had more time and had never been to White Horse.  Paul did his own version of our ride and we didn't connect till Hyder.  Dave also rode his own route and meet him at Hyder

 

Laura was in our group and her first major trip to start her great Europe adventure. After the Hyder Seek event Laura is flying her and her bike to Scottland. She has planned that she is going to do some work to pay for her adventure, she got a work visa for 5 years that is good for Scotland Ireland and England. She is planning to also do trips into other European countries when she can.

 

The trip back from Hyder on a detour before Prince Goerge 30 KM's of gravel and dust. When we got to Prince Goerge we found that her headlight lense was smashed, the bulb was still working.  She rode with us until Hinton where she was going to visit some friends before her flight out. She will definataly have some stories to tell. She has gained so much experience that anything she runs into while on her Europe trip will not suprize her.

Mike's wife Karen that was the passenger, Mike and Karen took the bus tour up to the Salmon Glacier and farther. On this trip they had stopped at a spot where there was a large pile of snow. Karen climbed up it to get a photo, standing on the top seconds later she disappeared. She had dropped down 6 feet under the surface. She was then able to climb out to say I'm okay. The bus driver “Barfly” of course played the card that his record would have been broken as he has never lost a passenger.

 

Karen had the luck of a first timer at hyder won the events grand prize. This prize is for a guided motorcycle trip to Switzerland that includes the motorcycle, hotels, 2 meals a day, you pay your flight and fuel for the bike. In the past three years 2 people that I have rode with to the event have won the grand prize. I hope that it's my turn next time.

 Dan's trip up to the Salmon Glacier may have not been the best descision. The tire got punctured, Laura was with him so she brought Dan back to the Sea Alaska. There was another rider there that heard of the problem and came forward with the tools and the know how to maybe get the bike back off the back roads. Laura came to the rescue again and took Dan on the back of her Harley back to where Dan's bike was left. The other rider just followed them up as where a passenger usualy sits was a fuel cell. The trio were successful at getting the bike back to the Sea Alaska.

 

Thanks to the support of other riders that help when things go wrong.  The tire held air till the next morning it looked like it may hold but we got to just past the Bear Glacier on the way back and the plug let go.  There was only one option left to get the tow truck and get the bike back to Stewart or Smithers. The only safe choice to get it home safely would be to replace the tire or trailer it. The thing to remember if you want to get the most out of your tire the wear bars are there to tell you it maybe a good idea to change your tire if it's close before a long trip to just be on the safe side. If you have pushed the wear don't be going on rough gravel roads as there is very little rubber left to protect the surface from damage your just asking for trouble.

 The weekend was way better weather wise than was at home Calgary and Edmonton both had snow. We had sunshine and warm tempatures just a short sprinkle on the trip up. The closer we got to Alberta the cooler it got on the way home.

 This is a trip that once you do it the first time as one of the regulars to the event said it gets in you blood. This was my fourth time and I am getting ready for next years.

 

Les Johnson, FSMA

The original article appeared in the 25th Edition of the Busted Knuckle Chronicles 2010

 

Falcons MC - Who we are

13 Apr 2010

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Written by Rob Janzen

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SUPPORT THE TROOPS

WHO ARE WE

The Falcons M.C. is made up of currently serving or retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Falcons M.C. promotes motorcycling brotherhood and friendship among our military Brothers. We are a club of current serving and military Veterans that welcome members who are 100%. We have earned the right to wear the three piece patch by serving our country both here and overseas. As soldiers we have placed our lives on the line for our country. We have a unique bond that can't be broken. We wear the POW MIA patch in support of all the Brothers lost overseas.

WHAT WE DO

The Falcons MC conducts charitable events such as Motorcycle Poker rides and other events to support military charities across Canada. The Falcons MC Support T- Shirts and support gear are sold to allow us to continue to run events to raise these funds for registered Military charities and Military support agencies. We raise funds for charities that support Military Troops who are currently serving and their families. The Falcons MC also supports Veteran organizations or Charities that help Children. All funds raised are used for this cause.

When purchasing any of our support T- Shirts, or other support wear please do so knowing that all proceeds will be used to continue the support of military Charitable Activities.

Thank you in advance for your Support.

Brent Marchessault

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Prairie Sport Riders

19 Feb 2010

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Written by Doug Machan

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Home of Saskatchewan's Mini Road Racing, SuperMoto & Performance Riding

PSRA Breaking News Promoting recreation competition and sportsmanship riding since 2006 Thunder City & Kawasaki Take Racing Seriously For 2010 Thunder City has jumped into mini roadracing with both feet. They are on the lookout for two competitive riders, one male and one female, to race in the Thunder Class program for the 2010 Mini Roadracing Season. This fantastic opportunity is open to any already experienced, or novice rider that wants to take their riding skills and competative edge to a new level and experience the thrill of mini roadracing. The two lucky riders will share a Kawasaki KLX 140 race bike tuned and prepped in accordance to class requirements of the Thunder Class. Thunder City will pay entry fees for the National Mini Road Racing Championship Series events. They will also provide maintenance and service for the team race ... Posted 3 hours agoFeb 18, 2010 4:42 PM by Doug Machan HOW AN ENGINE WORKS "THE BASICS" To start any engine, Two or Four stroke, you must have Three things.A burnable mixture of something. Gasoline, starting fluid, carb cleaner, But it must be able to burn.It must be compressed, that is under compression by the piston.There must be a way to ignite the compressed mixture at the right time.If all three things are present, the engine MUST run. It may not run long and it may not run good, but it will run. Always remember that! The reason I say that is because engines can do funny things. Sometimes things that shouldn't work...work. Other times, things that should work...don't. We need to remember that there is a reason why ... Posted Jan 13, 2010 12:25 PM by Doug Machan Bodhi Edie’s CBR125R Race Report Thirteen year old Bodhi Edie (Warman, SK) arrived at Shannonville Motorsports Park down 26 points to Hamilton, ON’s Steven Nickerson in the Parts Canada Superbike Championship Honda CBR125R Challenge series, after a disappointing DNF in Mosport due to a crash Bodhi suffered when battling for the lead in the rain.  Bodhi had the opportunity to participate in a track day on the Thursday preceding race weekend, which was great experience, although it ran the pro track configuration, which is not what the CBR125 class would be racing. During the race weekend, they rode the tighter Nelson track, but Bodhi used the track time on Thursday to learn the larger pro track, and dice with some novice 600 racers in ... Posted Jan 18, 2010 7:54 PM by Doug Machan http://www.prairiesportriders.com/