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Testimonials...
My
wife's bike ran so great after George worked on it this
week.
She
said it runs just like it did new and it hasn't run like that
in a awhile ! I
have found a new home (Unless warranty related) at
VVT.
Jake C.
It was GREAT havin' new skin
on my scoot...when i rode up 74...i didn't get those scary
wobbles from the rear end, anymore, and i felt more connected
to the pavement, i could hold my groove better when i'd hit
those annoying little hoo-doos and the slurry seal. but
George also takes a couple minutes to do all those little
extras that make such a big difference, like lubing up my
zirc fittings...it's nice to know he's lookin' out for me,
even when i'm not lookin' out for myself. Geo has my back!
s.t.h.r.
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Valley Rider News – October 2, 2008
Saturday,
October 11 -
Valley V-Twin will
be closed on Saturday the 11th so we can go play with everyone
at Palm Springs Bike Weekend/American Heat. We will be open
until 7pm
on Friday the 10th for any last minute
stuff you may
need.
October 25th -
Valley V-Twin's
5th Anniversary Celebration & Halloween
Party!
Mark Saturday, October
25th, 1p-4p on your calendar...we've been known to throw a
pretty good party and this one will be no exception!
BooBQ, live band, Costume Contest, Best Decorated Bike
Contest, Rider & Bike Blessings, Live KPLM Remote
Broadcast by Randy Houston, Raffle & 50/50, games, and
goodies for you! All donations will be given to the Indio
Police Department K-9 Unit. Come and shake a paw or
two!!
Five years...wow! Thank
YOU!
October 7th - Early Bird Hours
start at VVT
You asked,
we listened. Starting on Tuesday, October 7th, VVT will be
open at 7:30am daily for Early Bird drop-offs. If you'd like to leave
your bike for service before going to work, just bring it to
the corral in back. We'll get you checked in
and on your way in a
flash.
KYMCO Scooters set to arrive October
14th!!
Finally...we got word that scooters are back in
stock...only took 3+ months for them to catch up. That's what
you get when you're one of the best rated/ranked scooter
manufacturers in the world! We've got Agility 125's, People
250S, and Grand Vista's coming in...if you're on the waiting
list, you'll be called the minute they hit the back door! If
you want to check them out online, go to www.kymcousa.com
Congratulations to our own
Lisa!
Lisa just
celebrated her first VVT birthday with us...we're looking
forward to many more resentments Lisa!! (inside joke -
sorry!)
Bad Boys Toys
-
Unfortunately, the rumor regarding the closing of Bad
Boys Toys is true. Jim Sr. called us in early September
to let us know that they would be closing on or about
September 15th. He and Linda have some heavy family
responsibilities that necessitated the closure. Keep them in
your thoughts and prayers. One good thing is that Jr. is
on his way to San Diego to work for Cycle Vision - they
made an offer that just couldn't be passed
up!!
ASMI Class Update -
Please read...
October 15th is the
cut off date for pre-registration for both the Basic and
Advanced Bystander Assistance Courses. The fee goes up $5 for
each class on October 16th.
The Basic course will give you
the tools you need to secure the scene of
an accident, safely move an injured rider, provide Rescue
Breathing, safely remove a full-faced helmet if necessary, and
more. The Advanced course takes all you've learned in the
Basic course and takes you to the next level. Backboarding,
lifting a bike off an injured rider, provide more assistance
to responding EMT's and more. If you ride, especially with a
group, would you please consider taking one or both
courses??
Here's a couple of new
testimonials regarding the class:
*I was
told by one of the paramedics that I did a great job and she
could tell I had some training. I can't tell you how much the
accident scene management class helped me. I was able to take
charge and know what to do. I would have been lost without the
training you provided.
*I
couldn't believe how clear my thoughts were and how I
remembered everything right away. Thanks for having the dream
to build a network of trained riders ready to respond to a
downed rider.
The
flyers are available on our website to download, just go to
the Rides and Events calendar
page.
Latest News from the
MRF
The US House passed the Health Insurance
Restrictions and Limitations Act of
2008 (HR 6908) last week. This bill, as previously reported by
theMotorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), would force
insurance providers todisclose up front, in writing, any activity they
are unwilling to providefull payment for an injury sustained while
participating in said activity.
Currently the insurance providers need only refer
to the federal loopholeknown as the "source of injury exclusion
provision" to limit payment forany injury based on the source of the injury.
The bill passed with unanimous consent by the US
House and is now being considered by
the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and
Pensions (HELP). The Senate has
passed legislation that was farther reaching than HR 6809 in a previous Congress so
the outlook remains bright but time
is running short.
Congrats to Denise Goolsby of the
Desert Sun
Denise has been promoted and is
now a "roving reporter" with the Desert Sun. She gets to run
all over the desert covering all the breaking news! She'll be
sorely missed by all of her Indio friends...
Femmoto is this weekend!! Viva Las
Vegas!
Ladies, test ride the newest models
in a safe, friendly environment. Las Vegas Motor Speedway's
Outside Road Course is the perfect place for an exciting day
(or two or three) of riding. All major manufacturers will have
plenty of their latest models available to demo ride! Entry
fee is $135 per day and you must be a Club Femmoto member to
participate. Open Track Day tomorrow, Friday the 3rd, for men
and women on the Las Vegas Classic Course for only $135 per
rider - all skill levels welcome. Sign up at www.femmoto.com or call Bonnie at
(888) 390-4020 Ext. 902. Scorpion EXO is the official helmet
of Femmoto...come in and check out all of our Scorpion EXO
helmets, gloves, jackets and
more!
Rides & Events
Calendar
"It's All About The Animals" - Living
Free Animal Sanctuary 7 card Poker Run
Thank you to everyone
who participated...we raised $375 for the Animal
Sanctuary!
American Legion Riders - Palm
Springs Chapter
Another "Legiondary"
party is being held during Palm Springs Bike Weekend - October 10-12th, at the American Legion
Post (400 N. Belardo). The Post is located behind the
Blue Coyote Grill & across from the O'Donnell Golf Course.
Party starts at 11am and runs til 10pm on Friday
and Saturday and runs all day on Sunday. Awesome BBQ provided by
Big Mamas BBQ Smoker, raffle with each item worth a minimum
of $500, live music - and all proceeds benefit America's Military and
Families in Need...flyer is downloadable from our Rides & Events
Calendar page on our website.
For info, call: Gary Olsen
at (760) 320-4141
Palm Springs Bike Weekend/American
Heat website
http://road-shows.com/american_heat.php where you can get all the info you need to plan your
weekend in Palm Springs. By the way, the rumors are true, the
event IS back on Palm Canyon...
HOG's 6th Annual Run for the
Troops
PSHOG
Presents it's 6th Annual Run for the Troops on Saturday,
October 18th. Registration starts at 8:00am at the Palm
Springs Harley Davidson dealership on Indian. The ride leaves
at 10:00am sharp and ends at Pappy & Harriets in Pioneer
Town. Vendors, BBQ, Slow Race, Silent Auction, Raffles,
Drawings, Bike Show, Live Band and all donations go directly
to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
Call Ken at
760-413-0646 for more
information.
ABATE Local 36 Toy
Run
Yep, it's that time again...almost! The
Local is moving the date of the run up to Saturday, November
1, 2008 so it doesn't get lost in all the holiday
preparations. The Toy Run again benefits Bridges of Hope.
Registration is 9am-10:30am at the Palm Springs Mall and
departs at 11am sharp for the Tack Room Tavern at the Empire
Polo Club in Indio. Once at the Tack Room you'll be treated to
vendors, food, live music, raffle prizes, and a best decorated
bike contest. Pre-Run Toy Drop Donations (if you can't make
the ride, but want to help out) can be made at La Quinta Palms
Realty, Tack Room Tavern, and at Valley V-Twin. New, unwrapped
toys only please! Contact Niki at (760) 250-9789 for more
information...or email her at nclark@dc.rr.com
If you have (or know about) an event or ride to
promote, please post it on the Valley V-Twin calendar.
Lots of room to post all the necessary information and no
passwords necessary...and, as always, no cost to you!
Also,
if you have a flyer, please either email it or bring it to VVT
- we'll print copies to put on our Events/Rides
rack....
Link to calendar
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