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TXR for HD Touring Models - a customer
review....
Value of
the TXR
If you own a H-D FLH you
owe
it to yourself to try the TXR.
I was amazed
the difference in
the turns that the TXR made on
my Road King. The best way to
describe it; it
was like going
from standard steering to
power steering. Don't take my
word or George's
for it, give it
a try. With his total
satisfaction
guarantee you have nothing to
lose. You won't be sorry,
I know I
wasn't!!
Don B.
Retired Fire
Capt.
SJFD
Accident Scene
Management, Inc
Basic & Advanced Bystander Assistance
Courses coming back to the Coachella Valley.
Please take this
class!!!
Valley V-Twin and the City of Indio are once
again hosting these two very important classes in
November.
If you've ever wondered what to do at the
scene of a motorcycle accident, you won't wonder anymore.
You'll walk out knowing how to secure the scene - both for
your safety and the downed rider, learn how to provide
immediate care including safely moving the injured,
removing a full-face helmet & provide rescue breathing if
necessary, and learn how to assist EMT's when they arrive on
the scene. The first 5 to 15 minutes at the scene of an
accident are critical for the survival of the injured - learn
what to do!!
Class size is limited for both classes and
flyers are available on our website for more information.
Twenty two riders took the Basic class in May and each
and every one of us were amazed at the knowledge we were
given. Whether you ride solo (ASMI believes that the first
person to arrive at a motorcycle accident scene is
usually another rider) or with a group, the Basic Course
is a "must do".
If you were one of the 22 who took the
Basic Course in May, please consider taking the Advanced
Course - it is FAR more hands on (Denise has already told us
we have to have a backboard and a wrecked motorcycle
available for the class) and makes us even more valuable to
the responding EMT's.
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Valley Rider News –
September 3, 2008
September 11 - Patriot
Day
Debra Ahlers from the Community
Blood Bank of the Desert sent a reminder email to us about
this very important day.
On Thursday,
September 11th, 2008, an American flag should bedisplayed outside
every home, apartment, office, and storein the United
States. Every individual should make it their
dutyto display an
American flag on this seventh anniversary of one of
our
country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost
theirlives on 9/11, their
families, friends and loved ones who continueto endure the pain,
and those who today are fighting at home andabroad to preserve
our cherished freedoms.
Leslie at
the Sears Portrait Studio in Palm
Desert
asked us to plug their "Bad to the
Bone Baby" event. The event runs Sept 20th-26th at their
Westfield Shopping Mall location. If you've got kids or
grandkids that you'd like photos of in a "biker" setting, this
is for you. We're loaning biker jackets and vests, 10 West is
loaning a bike, but she's looking for other "biker" type props
as well. Know anyone with a mini chopper that would loan
it?? Call Leslie at 760-346-2040 for information or to
make an appointment.
Email from Gary Black,
President of the American Legion Riders Chapter
519
"The Soldier Ride group that
came through PS two years ago is now
affiliated with the Wounded Warrior Project (see
below).
It is a stretch to ride out same day but
Gary O., 2 others, and myself, will be going. We expect
to leave the TA Travel Center at Dillon & the I-10 at 11am
on September 23rd. We'll be overnighting at the Super 8 in
Havasu (Reservations: 928-855-8844) and returning on the
24th." If anyone is interested in going, please contact Gary
at garywells@earthlink.net
The Wounded Warriors are
coming to Lake Havasu Sept 23-24, 2008.
The Freedom Bridge
volunteers have been working feverishly to prepare a
world-class welcome for these veterans. We are honored to have
these heroes visit our city, and we hope to make them feel so
welcome that they will want to return every year.
Veterans and all others are invited to ride bicycles along
with the Wounded Warriors on a 25-mile ride around Lake Havasu
City on Sept 24, beginning 9 a.m.
News from Tyke of ABATE Local
36
Harley-Davidson
Motor Company is recalling 47,500 2008 FLHP, FLHPE, FLHR,
FLHRC, FLHRSE4, FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU, FLHTCUSE3, FLHTP, FLHX,
and FLTR model motorcycles. These recalled Harleys may
experience a loss of fuel pressure due to a cracking of the
fuel filter shell. A loss in fuel pressure could lead to
stalls and failure starting. Stalling in traffic can result in
crash and injury for the rider.
Harley-Davidson dealers
will replace the fuel filter shell for free beginning on or
before August 4th. To locate a Harley dealership near you for
a replacement fuel filter shell, Harley owners should call
414-353-4056. http://www.usrecallnews.com/2008/08/nhtsa-1723.html
Rides & Events
Calendar
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
"It's All About The Animals" - Living
Free Animal Sanctuary
7 card Poker Run on September
13th.
The organizers of this event are asking the riding
community for help. They are holding this fund raising (and
awareness raising) event on Saturday, September 13th from 11am
to 4pm. A 7 card draw poker run has been organized. The best
& worst hand of 5 cards from 7 drawn will win trophies.
$10 per person includes poker hand & refreshments at
the Sanctuary. Cards will be drawn at Valley V-Twin, Palm
Desert & Palm Springs Harley Davidson, Desert Cities
Honda, 10 West Motorsports, Paradise Cafe (on 74 & 371),
with the last card drawn at Living Free. You don't have to
ride to enjoy this family oriented event - bring your kids and
enjoy the cool mountain air, live entertainment,
sheepherding and K-9 search & rescue demonstrations, and
lots more!! Living Free is a no-kill animal sanctuary that
offers adoption...check them out at www.living-free.org
Flyers are available at Valley V-Twin, Palm Springs and
Palm Desert Harley Davidson, 10-West Motorsports, and Desert
Cities Honda...and on our website.
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
Speaking of
which, here's a link to the official 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
Please join in on the FUN and
support our TROOPS!
PSHOG Presents it's 6th Annual
Run for the Troops Benefit Dinner.
September 4, 2008 (Thursday Evening)
6pm-9:30pm
The event will be held at the Elk's Lodge,
67-491 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, Ca 92234. Live Band
featuring - "Crossfire", raffles and 50/50. Roasted chicken
dinner with all the fixins. Cost is $20.00 per person. Tickets
are on sale at both Harley dealerships and at the Elk's Lodge
and are available at the door the night of the dinner. The
event is open to EVERYONE!
Valley V-Twin's
5th Anniversary Celebration!
Hold Saturday,
October 25th, 1p-6p open on your calendar...we've been known
to throw a pretty good party and this one will be no
exception! We'll give you more information in our next
newsletter - we're waiting for confirmations from a few places
& people before we fill you in on the details. Five
years...wow! Thank YOU!
Please,
always
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