My last project bike was a '85 VF500F Interceptor, which we would like to sell now. It has sat in the garage with a cover, battery tender and heated garage in the winter. I have ridden it about 2-3 times per summer the past few years to keep in limbered up.
Anyone interested in buying, let me know.
See photos.

Yep, that is the way it is on many vehicles. On some, it gives more room without a spare in the trunk. Also, many have different size tires and mostly, nobody checks the pressure in the spare. Then when they need it, it is also flat. I have seen many times with the small spare tire on the car, it is smoking as they drive, because it is low on pressure. OR, is it because they think they can drive just as fast with it, and forever.

Our 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1, came with a small air pump. It also has a free tire service while under warranty where a Ford dealer will come to your rescue.

I just had new 2 Metzeler tires installed on the 1986 Gold Wing Interstate at Leo's South, Lakeville. Maybe I should check to see if they have free road service.

Recently a long time MSTA Member sent a link to us about helmets. It is very interesting in how they talk about all styles of helmets and which is the right choice for you. This link gives examples of the four main styles of helmets, and the differences in construction and safety. They also talk about the different types of testing of helmets, as well as the ratings.

https://americansporttouring.com/the-truth-about-modular-helmets/

If you know someone that does not read the MSTA forum or they are not a MSTA Member and they ride motorcycles, forward this link to them. This will help them decide what type of helmet is best for them when they go to buy a new helmet. If they are racers, they will have a Snell rating that they will need to adhere to for their helmet.

I wrote an article last year for the Dan Clark Safety Program, about the different helmet laws in Central America. It was very interesting to note, that in Costa Rica, a country that is probably not as tough on some laws, but still they require a full face helmet. Keep in mind, that most cycles in Central America are of small single cylinder type. We did not see any sport touring or large cruisers, but maybe a few 2 cyl. bikes, but they were the small type. Nothing that would be capable of high speeds.

ATGATT
Carl

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All!

And as soon as those riders north and west of the twin cities melt their snow away also.  Hopefully it gets followed by some rain to help clean the roads.

See this link about a Soldier Following in his Dad's Footsteps in US Army Reserves.
Great story for Veterans Day.
https://lnkd.in/eY-zmKf

Carl

At the Start of the MS River Road Run, each rider is given a route booklet, with turn-by-turn directions.  As well as the route is marked with bright orange signs and arrows for each turn.

We do leave as a group in the morning, but once on the road, you can ride at your own pace, by yourself or with a group.  The first planned gas stop is about 10 miles from the Start at Leo's.  That is where riders either continue on their own, or meet up with a friend and form their own group, if they so desire.

There is also a truck and trailer that follows the last rider, in case someone needs assistance and a haul of the bike.