Logo By Ryan Webb 


RIDE HARD       RIDE FAR       RIDE FREE

Ride With Us... You'll Go Places


    
Email:  
info@pascocountychoppers.com

http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/holidays/ http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/holidays/
 



     Click Here to see a List of Biker Events 
in the Tampa Area

 


WELCOME
counter
VISITOR

  S&S Motors

  Harley Davidson

   Big Dog Motorcycles

  Custom Chrome

   Ironhorse Motorcycles

  Tampa Harley Davidson

    Tampa Big Dog              

  Victory Motorcycles

   Chrome Horse Rentals

    Cigar City Rentals   

  Tampa Area Weather 

   Leather and More 

    Step On It!           

   Bike Reviews     

    Go Far Magazine

   Bike Nights            

  Map of Tampa   

  Dirt Road Motorcycles

  Running Great   

 Reinhardt's Motorcycles       

   Real Estate  

  Biker Productions              

  Meet Up

  

NOW AVAILABLE!
Pasco County Choppers
 T-SHIRTS
PCC and Reinhardts Motorcycles have designed this Great Looking Shirt that rivals any event  shirt out there. 
Email us with your size and pick them up at our next ride
We're Clearing out the X-Large's (12.00 ea)before our next printing.

 



Lets Ride  
info@pascocountychoppers.com

Have a suggestion for a ride? Let us know.


Ride Schedule

February 14
It's a Pasco County Choppers Ride
Through the Countryside
to Sugarloaf Mountain

It's KSU from Dunkin Donuts on 54 in Lutz
at 9:00 SHARP!
So Don't Be Late
 


January 17, 2010  

This past Sunday was a very eventful day to say the least. It consisted of a rainy start, a roadside repair, and a crash. I wanted to talk about the crash for a minute. Actually I wanted to talk about safety. I must say that we as a group ride very safely and responsibly. We normally stay off the main roads and away from traffic. Needless to say, sometimes our journeys take us to detinations that require some main roads, but mostly we travel the road "less" traveled. This past Sunday two of our members on one bike, and another member riding solo, got into each other. I was up front leading the group so I can only tell you what I was told. I had used a hand signal indicating a turn coming up then used my turn signal. Shotgun was riding next to me and Stingray was behind him. When Shotgun realized that I was getting ready to turn, he started to slow down. Stingray came up on him suddenly and did not have a chance to slow down enough. After skidding about 10 feet or so, Stingray's handlebars hit the back of Shotguns travel bag causing him to loose control and run off the road into a revene. It had rained the day before so the ground was somewhat soft. Well, I can tell you first hand, even somewhat soft ground hurts a whole lot. There was also a big puddle that may not have hurt so much, but definately didn't help. It turns out that everyone is just fine despite a few scrapes and bruises. Stingray's bike suffered some scrapes as well but will be back in action very soon.

In regards to the safety aspect, it is very important to keep a safe distance between the rider in front of you, and the rider next to you. It only takes a fraction of a second for an accident to happen. We are all guilty at some point of riding to close to one another, but we do ride very safely and smart. I just wanted to remind everyone that when we are riding through the country to keep a safe distance between each other. It is very easy to get lost in the moment while checking out the scenery, and enjoying the winding roads, that we sometimes loose  track of the distance between each other. Hey, I'm guilty of it as well as anyone. The only difference between me and the rest of the group is, the only thing in front of me is a big hard cage of steel, tires and glass, or the wide open asphalt. Having gone down a couple of times myself, I can tell you it's not if you will go down, it's just when. So stay alert! Have fun! And get out and RIDE! See you on our next ride.

Dan Turner


 

How to Pick Up a Motorcycle


Do not pick up a motorcycle if:

• Your bike is leaking any fluids.

• Your bike is on an incline or decline as it can roll away from you.

• You have any health issues, such as back or heart problems.

Before you start the lifting process:

• Make certain the engine is off using the engine cutoff switch.

• Put the motorcycle in gear to stabilize the bike and prevent it from rolling.

• Place the jiffy (kick)-stand down if the bike is on its right side.

• Scrape away loose gravel or debris from underneath the tires and your feet to provide traction.

 

Lifting the Motorcycle:

1. Squat down with your feet flat and your back towards the bike´s seat.

2. Grip underneath the back fender with one hand and on the lower handlebar grip with the other. Your knuckles should be facing out.

3. Place your butt between the center of the seat and the upper edge of the seat.

4. Find stabil foot placement, with either both feet together underneath you, or one foot forward.

5. Trrying new stances and position your body differently if you don´t get in right on your first try.

6. Use only your butt and leg muscles for the lift. Do not use your back or arm muscles.

7. Begin to rock the bike up to a 45 degree angle.

8. Change your body position. Place your feet closer together and place your butt in the middle of the seat.

9. Lean back and start taking baby steps backwards, walking the bike up to a 90 degree position.

10. Carefully rest the bike onto the kickstand. 



How to Pick Up a Motorcycle Left Side 

If your bike is laying on the left side or kick-stand side, follow the same steps with one exception. Do not completely lift  the bike up because you'll take the chance of dropping it back down on the other side. When the bike is almost upright, you can do one of two things:

1. Place the kick-stand down using the heel of your boot and rest the bike down onto it.

2. Slowly and carefully turn your body around so that you can grip both handgrips, face the motorcycle, and then put the side-stand down with the toe of your boot.

These steps are for referrence only. You should always try and find help first before  attempting to pick up a motorcycle.



One of the first things most of do to our bikes is alter the exhaust in some way. We say we're doing it for performance, more horsepower, better fuel economy, but the fact is we're doing it because it sounds GOOD! Engines have a sound too. It's very important to listen to your engine. They can tell you when their hot or cold. Whether the timing is out, or the mixture of the fuel and air is out of adjustment, engines have a sound. I was out riding the other night and when I was putting the bike away, the sound of the engine just wasn't right. When I cranked it up the next morning, the engine still did not sound right.  I called Reinhardt and told him I was coming by to get his opinion.

Now I need to stop for a moment and say when I called Reinhardt, it was already 4:30 on Saturday afternoon and he was still in the shop. Trust me, if you need work done on your bike, Reinhardt is the one to bring it too. He's a master.

As I was riding over to the shop, the engine started making some bad noices. I got to the shop and Reinhardt assesed that a lifter was acting up. Well it turns out that not only had a lifter gone bad, it scored up my cam on its way out. If I wouldn't have noticed the sound of the engine as soon as I did, the damage to my engine could have been worse. After 106,000 miles it could have been  ALOT worse. 
 Moral of the story? Listen to your engine. It has alot to say.






We're always looking for news and ideas to share with our visitors. If you have an item that you would like to add to an open forum, or if you have parts for sale, send them in and we will post them to the site.

Reinhardt Goetz    Master Mechanic

Watch For a New Column on the site
Reinhardts Tech Tips COMING SOON!



Talking Shop
By Dan Turner

I wanted to take a moment to talk about regular maintenance. First let me say that you should always refer to your owners manual for the manufacturers maintenance schedule.

Aside from changing the fluids in your scooter, it is very important to check other things like your turn signals, brake light, brake lines, clutch and throttle cables. It's also very important to regularly check tire pressure. Although washing your bike is not everyones favorite thing to do, it's a great time to give your bike the "once over". Making sure nothing is loose,  leaking,  frayed, crimped, cracked, or broken. And of course the end result isn't too bad either. Trust me, I've found a thing or two over the years during the "wash cycle". However you check or inspect your bike is up to you, but for safety's sake, do it.

A good number of bikes have final drive belts. Does yours? When was the last time you took a good look at it? Even though belts are made from high strength materials, thay are not impervious to everything. I have broken a couple of belts over the years, and getting stuck on the side of the road is not a call you'll be wanting to make. Just like the other components on your bike, you should do an inspection of your belt before each ride. Road debris such as rocks, can be the cause of a belt to "bust". Does your bike sit out in the sun much? If not, your not riding enough. The sun can cause the belt to dry out and become brittle. Also make sure your belt is traveling straight and true. If it is binding even a little, that can cause uneven wear and shorten belt life.
A quick one minute check of your belt can save you stress, time, and alot of money.

Have an issue you want to share, or one you need an answer to? Send it in and I'll get it posted. 

 

 

IT'S NOT WHAT YOU RIDE..... IT'S THAT YOU RIDE


 





















 

 


                                                        

 

 

 

 



 

 



 

 











 

 

                   
                                                                                                                                          

          
           
  
           

       

                                             
    

 

    

             


Search Engine Optimization and SEO Tools