Posted by admin on July 4th, 2008 in Articles, Motorcycle Rally, Promotional Items, General
Often the question is asked how to have a successful poker run or charity event. Although there is a difference similar things can be done to publicize the run or event and also additional ways to generate money.
What you do is go to the local dealerships and see if they can donate any items to auction, make some simple food and charge a donation fee per plate, and find a bar that will give you a percentage of sales. You set it up on a Sunday when the bar usually does not get much business so they are more willing to do it.
Then make some flyers where you get about 9 per sheet and put them at the rally information table at the local dealerships and also at the local biker bars and hangouts. You can go to BikerOrNot.com, make a profile and start emailing people in your area. Bikers are responsive to children in need a people with illnesses.
If you your friends know people who ride contact them and have them invite their friends. If some of them know riding groups and biker organizations have them spread the word to these people.
Posted by admin on July 3rd, 2008 in Motorcycle Rally
Whether the economy is booming or having problems the price of beer at almost all rallies is very high. When the economy is poor and gas prices are high it becomes important to try and lower expenses wherever you can. One of the easiest places to cut expenses is by bringing your own beer.
Although you can rarely do this at a motorcycle show, at almost all rallies you can bring in your own beer. At a couple of recent rallies the price of beer has been three to four times the price that you can buy beer at a store. Traveling to 25 rallies a year there is really only one rally that does not try and gouge you on beer prices and that was Sparks America Rally in Oklahoma where a can of Budweiser was only $1.
In addition to BYOB you might also want to consider bringing at least some of your own food or buying food from a store in the town the rally is located.
Posted by admin on July 3rd, 2008 in Motorcycle Rally, Motorcycle Clothing
When you buy t shirts at motorcycle rallies there a couple of things you should know.
First, some shirts are silk screened and others have heat transfers. The silk screen t shirts graphics stay on for a long time just like the shirts you buy at the store or dealership. The shirts with heat transfers the graphics peel off. When someone is putting the graphics on the shirt while you wait these are the heat transfers.
Next, although we all know that the quality of shirts varies, you need to really watch for this at motorcycle rallies. Even before the problems with the economy and the increase in the price of gas some vendors tried to increase their profit by decreasing their costs. With today’s economy you will find more vendors are selling shirts that are of low quality.
If you want to find quality shirts for bikers check out LeatherUp.com.
Posted by admin on June 10th, 2008 in Motorcycle Rally
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Posted by admin on May 20th, 2008 in Motorcycle Safety, Riding Tips
The first part of this article explains the basics of the difference in the roads in cold weather and warm weather states and some basic notes of caution.
Now, what happens when warm weather states roads are wet? Because there is less rock content, as soon as the roads are wet the oil on the road is now on top of the road which makes the roads almost as bad as having ice on them.
One thing to help avoid a dangerous situation is let it rain for awhile so the oil has a chance to move over to the side of the road so it is not as slippery.
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2008 in Motorcycle Safety, Riding Tips
For most experienced riders, we know where to ride, but for new riders it is important to know where to ride.
First, the center of the road is where the majority of oil is. So if you are in the middle your ability to get maximum braking power will be reduced.
Next, when it rains park and let the oil run off of the road.
Many accidents occur when an oncoming automobile is turning left in front of you. So, make sure you are visible way in advance to these automobiles. Even flashing your lights quickly will help drivers know that you are there.
Never share a lane with a car.
When you are on a road where people pass by driving in the opposite lane, stay towards the left so they can see you.
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2008 in Motorcycle Safety, Riding Tips
Accident rates for new riders are significantly higher for experienced riders, some of which is because there are some things new riders need to watch for.
-Anticipating what an automobile is going to do is key for a rider’s safety.
-If you are coming up to an intersection you know people decide that they need to turn at the last minute and change lanes with little notice. When you are on the highway the same things happen, but the driver of the automobile is changing lanes without much notice in an attempt to take their exit. Prepare for this.
-Cell phones, it is simple, when you see someone talking on their cell phone get significant distance between you and them. Most likely they are not paying attention.
-When you are driving on a road where automobiles are coming out of a business parking lot; if you watch the cars wheels you can see when they take their foot off the brake. So you know the next thing that they are planning on doing is stepping on the gas, make sure that they see you.
For new riders, be cautious and assume that no one knows you are there.
