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Two exciting things to consider:1. The riding season is not over.2. This is an excellent time to buy a BMW.

November 20144 www.midwestmotorcyclist.com

Columns5 To Our Readers7 Motorcycling and Law: WL Claims for Self Employed Persons

by Dondi Vesprini8 The Preacher Speaks About... Electrics by Franz Hoffer11 Random Ramblings of a Rare Bird: What Have I Done This Time?

by Michael Mekinda12 Live It Right Dream Ride: Our Top 5 From the U.S.

by Emily Flinkstrom and Jay Wilgus14 Dr. Cycholl by Patrick Armitage16 Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Putting Your Bike Away for

Winter by Jason Waechter18 Open Terrain - Exploring the World and Soul by Motorcycle:

Single to Double Track by Nicole Espinosa

Features, News & Reviews6 Test Ride: 2015 Indian Roadmaster by Pat Francis13 Test Ride: 2014 BMW R 1200 RT by Ray Peabody

Resources5 Advertiser Index

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Large cover photo: Jay and Emily’s (The Live It Right Dream Ride) Suzuki DR 650s at park in Yosemite.Photo by Jay or Emily. Small cover photo: The 2014 BMW R 1200 RT at rest near some colorful treesduring our recent test. Photo by Ray Peabody.

CORRECTION: On the cover of our October 2014 issue and in several other locations in the profile ofSeth Elkins, owner of Disorder Studio, we inadvertently left off the “s” on Seth’s last name. The correctspelling of his last name is Elkins. Also, we mentioned that Seth’s Grandfather purchased the farm Sethnow owns when Seth was 7 years old. His Grandfather actually purchased the farm in 1977. We apologizeto Seth and our readers for the errors and any inconvenience they may have caused.

This Month’s Contributors:

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Emily Flinkstrom, Pat Francis,Dondi Vesprini, Jason Waechter,

Jay Wilgus

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What is wrong with people? That is whatI would like to know. I was perfectly happyhaving downsized my motorcycle choice. Thenthe Indian people bring their demonstration fleetto Indian Motorcycles of Madison on a day I canattend.

When I was waiting in line for a batch ofdemo riders to return, a guy in front of me waswearing a T-shirt that read: Life is short; eatdessert first.

To me the Scout, Chief Vintage, ChiefClassic and Chieftain models in the Indian rangewould constitute appetizers and dinner. TheRoadmaster is dessert. To say it exceeded myexpectations would be an understatement. A lightclutch with the exact amount of bite. Smooth andresponsive throttle. Low seat height allowingeven me, with my itty-bitty inseam, to place bothfeet firmly on the ground. It is amazing howmany motorcycles and scooters are tippy-toe forme.

Underway, the large motorcycle proved tobe extremely manageable. The suspension? Ahhhh,those shocks just soaked up the bumps andirregularities in the road. Plush would be a good

way to describe the comfortable ride. The large V-twin engine is perfectly smooth. The adjustablewindshield effectively wards off the wind-blast.

I did have two complaints. Number One:The exhaust was noisier than I liked. On along journey, it would become annoying.The noise bounced off the fairing atcertain engine revolutions. “Are these thestandard pipes?” I asked an Indianrepresentative on my return to theparking lot. “Those are the Stage 1 pipes,”he informed me. Stage One translates asnoisier than standard. I assume there areStage Two pipes that are extremely noisyand illegal. I then tried a Roadmasterfitted with standard pipes. Ahhh, muchbetter. The engine was actually silent atidle. On the overrun, there was a beautifulsound that defies description (Well, howdo you describe The Blue Danube? Wordsare inadequate.) Complaint Number Two:Excessive heat from the engine. AnotherIndian rep sorted that out. “It’s on wintersetting,” he exclaimed opening some flapsthat allowed air to dissipate the heat. Theextra heat would be welcome on colderrides.

I have a third complaint butthere is nothing any of the Indian guys cando about it. Well, perhaps the head beancounter could reduce the $27,000 base pricefor the Roadmaster. I don’t think that islikely to happen.

The Roadmaster makes mySuzuki Burgman 400 feel inadequate inmany ways. Yes, the Burgman has a topspeed of 95 MPH and has reasonableacceleration. The Roadmaster canaccelerate well in any gear. Shifting downfor more go is easy with such responsiveclutch, gear-change and throttle. (At onepoint during my second test-ride, someidiot car driver insisted in overtaking partof the group and squeezing into themiddle. I dropped down a gear and

accelerated safely away from the numbskull. MyBurgman would not have been able to do that andthe guy would have hung around to harass me.)The Roadmaster’s Thunder Stroke 111 engine isfour and a half times larger than that of myBurgman. It has two cylinders as opposed to theBurgman’s single. At 470 pounds (approximately),the Burgman is almost exactly half the weight ofthe Roadmaster. While that would be apparent ifthe Indian fell over, the weight isn’t noticeableonce under way. Moving that much motorcyclearound the garage or a tight parking space wouldbe noticeable.

The Roadmaster is rock steady on the road.It felt more planted than any motorcycle I haveever owned. There were four roundabouts on thetest-ride route and they did make the 930 poundbike feel a little cumbersome. Would familiarityincrease confidence? Apparently so, judging fromthe riding style of one of the other demo riders.He is a road racer and leaned over so far I worried

about his tires maintaining adhesion. Being a muchmore proficient (and braver) rider than I, hedemonstrated the Roadmaster has adequate groundclearance for a large machine.

For the price of an Indian Roadmaster, Icould fly to Ireland about 27 times. I could travelthe length and breadth of the United States on theBurgman. I could purchase at least 15 Honda CX500sin excellent condition and possibly have the world’slargest collection of that model which was madefrom 1978 to 1983. I could restore a Model T toconcourse condition. Enjoy attending hundreds ofcounty fairs, steam shows, classic car/motorcycleevents. I could tour Scotland again. (It has been 23years.) I could buy and sell the many used bikes Iadmire.

I once knew a guy who had a limitededition Honda Gold Wing on display in his livingroom. I could be the guy with the zero mileageIndian Roadmaster on display in his living room.

I just had an earth-shattering idea. (Thatdoes not happen very often.) The Indian demo fleetis moved around the country to different dealers. Icould travel (on my Burgman) to as many aspossible and have a regular Roadmaster fix.

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In cases where the injuredmotorcyclist works for an employer whoissues regular paychecks, providing proof tothe insurance company of the wages the personwas making at the time of the accident can beas simple as providing copies of his/her mostrecent paystubs in the months leading up to theaccident.

However, the situation is not assimple as when the injured motorcyclist is self-employed. In such situations, the motorcyclistmust be able to provide proof regarding themoney he/she was making prior to theaccident and regarding the money they arelosing out on making since the accident.

For this reason, it pays for the self-employed motorcyclist to keep detailedrecords including but not limited to thoseregarding work performed, invoices, paymentsreceived, cancelled checks regarding paymentsreceived, W-2’s and other related taxdocuments, and bank records showing depositsmade for payment on work that wasperformed. It is also recommended to keeprecords of work to be done in the future as partof the proof that goes towards income beinglost going forward.

In calculating a proper wage lossamount to be paid a self-employed person, the

formula is income minus operatingexpenses. Thus, the self-employedmotorcyclist would be wise to likewisekeep track of any documentationincluding but not limited to thoseregarding any expenses that areincurred as part of the self-employedbusiness, including those regardingsupplies, equipment, inventory andpayments made to any personsworking for the business.

Some of the common pitfallsto a self-employed person’s wage lossclaim include the fact that no records asmentioned above were kept, theperson was always paid in cash, and/or the person failed to file income taxreturns to document their income.Another hang-up can be the fact thatmany times, income tax returns showthat the business operated at a loss forany given year. (This is a doubleedged sword as that is a good thing forincome tax purposes, but not such agood thing for No Fault wage lossclaims)

The bottom line is that themore organized and record based one’sself employment is, the better chancethe person gives him or herself to puthis/her best case forward in support ofa No Fault wage loss claim.

As always, if anyone has anyquestions or if I can be of legalassistance to you or anyone you knowwho has been injured in a motorcycleaccident, please don’t hesitate tocontact me as I deal with these types ofclaims on a daily basis on behalf ofinjured motorcyclists statewide. Giveme a call at (248-569-4646) or shoot mean e-mail at [email protected].


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The Preacher Speaks About...

Electricsby Franz “The Preacher” Hoffer

OK, so Harley-Davidson isreally pushing the envelope (or tearingit up completely and stomping on it!)with its development of Project LiveWire, the first all-electric prototypemotorcycle from the Motor Company inits 111 year history. Unfortunately, agreat number of its stanch, lifelongHarleyites are crying “foul, mutiny,traitor. We want our Milwaukee Ironwith massive, high-octane fuel-suckingV-Twins and not some sissy electricplug-in made with low weight, highstrength carbon fiber that looks like a kid’s toymotorcycle.” What is the Motor Company to do? I’lltell you what they need to do: move forward as fastas that little ole electric motorcycle will take them.For the first time in my riding lifetime, Harley-Davidson is actually in the forefront of somethingnew instead of chasing everyone else. I like it!

In case you’re unconcious or a hermit inAlaska and have not heard about Project Live Wire,the all-electric motorcycle from Harley-Davidson,here is some information about the new prototype.It’s powered by a longitudinally-mounted electricmotor rated at 74hp and 52 ft-lbs of torque - almostthe same as an 833cc internal combustion engine. Itaccelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds.Speed is restricted to a max of 92mph. Thetransmission is automatic and delivers power to therear wheel with a belt. The battery, co-developedwith H-D partner, Mission Motors, has a range ofabout 53 miles on a full charge. The instrumentpanel includes a built-in touch panel display withGPS. It generates a sound that is futuristic andsounds more like a jet airplane than a traditional H-D motorcycle. The company has not yet priced themotorcycle and is waiting to announce the officiallaunch of the Live Wire pending the feedback it getsfrom it’s nationwide “Live Wire Tour.” The MotorCompany will likely go back to the drawing boardfor a few tweaks before moving from prototype toproduction. The Company hopes to attract new andyounger riders. No beard or tattoos are required forpurchase, but bring your own extension cord.

So what do you know about the history ofelectric motorcycles? If you’re like me, not much. I’dnever really heard or cared much about them. Thefirst recorded patent for an electric motorcycle canactually be found under the heading of “ElectricBike” but the description in the patent - filed inBoston on October 8th, 1895 - is clearly a motorcycle.Despite the patents, these early models never sawcommercial production or sales. The first realcommercial mention of an electric motorcycle waspublished in the October 11th, 1911 issue of PopularMechanics.

Almost 40 years later in 1941, a Belgiancompany called Socovel got into the act. While itlooked promising at first, they manufactured andsold only 400 bikes due mostly to WWII fuelrationing. The occupying Germans even supportedthe development efforts and helped push it forward.Unfortunately, the popularity of electric

motorcycles went downhill fast whengasoline became readily available afterthe war. Further development was non-existent until the late 60s and early 70swhen an individual by the name of KarlKordesch created the alkaline battery.An avid motorcycle enthusiast, heconverted his conventional motorcycleto battery power.

The industry has had slow growthin North America. We like our powerand we’re married to our big monstermotorcycles that can go 200+ miles

between fill ups. But ongoing development of both electricbikes and electric motorcycles is taking place in Asia,especially in countries where sales are brisk such as China.Most experts think the time is right for a large, well-knowncompany to get behind electric motorcycles and make themreadily available in North America. Current manufacturersin various phases of development include Brammo, ZeroMotorcycles, Lightning, Energica, Quantya, ElectricMotorsport, Hollywood Electrics, Yo and Lito, and Honda(more of a scooter than a motorcycle). Yamaha plans a 2015introduction of an electric motorcycle as does Bultaco and, ofcourse, Harley-Davidson. with its 2014 introduction of ProjectLive Wire. Can Polaris (Victory, Indian) be far behind?

All electric motorcycles are currently powered byrechargeable lithium ion batteries. You recharge them byplugging them into an ordinary wall socket. To achieve a full100% charge takes around eight hours. You can purchase ahigh capacity charging unit that will charge the batteries up to95% in a little less than an hour. For apartment dwellers,some manufacturers have designed batteries that are easy toinstall and remove. Owners can bring the battery inside atnight, charge it, and reinstall it in the morning. Honda is inthe development stages of an electric hybrid as is Yamaha.Hybrids seem the best route to take; the auto industry, forexample, has had greater sales success with hybrids than fullelectrics. Both Honda and Yamaha prototypes use a 600ccengine hooked up to an electric motor. There is even somedevelopment on fuel cell-powered motorcycles butproduction seems to be years away. The biggest challenge toelectric motorcycles is the limited range and lack of highspeed charging stations along the road. That written, as morepeople buy electric automobiles, the lack of charging stationsis a challenge that may disappear Of course, I can’t imaginemain street in Sturgis, South Dakota being filled withextension cords and charging stations with battery storesreplacing all of the tattoo and specialty shops.

Some other facts about electric motorcycles:

- On June 30th, 2013, a Lightning Electric Motorcycle beat allconventional motorcycles at the annual Pikes PeakInternational Hill Climb. It was clocked at 10 minutes .0064seconds for the 12.42 mile course. Second place was capturedby a Ducati rider finishing in 10 minutes, 21 seconds.

- In 2012, Paul Ernst Thede set a record run of 218.8 mph on anelectric at the Bonneville Salt Flats. It was not a sanctioned runso no “official record” was actually set.

- On August 30th, 2011, Chip Yates, riding his prototype

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Nearly every time I walk down the steps tothe garage and see “The Rig” taking up a big chunkof garage space, I can’t help thinking “what have Idone this time?” The short story? My dad calledabout another friend with a bike “in need of a goodhome”, and, once again being the nice guy that I am(!), I offered to take a look at it. Again, it’s nowparked in my garage. What the heck was I thinking?Well…

Several months ago, Dad told me about an“old motorcycle with a sidecar” that’s been sittingfor many years. His buddy still rides often, but heputs all his miles on several late BMWs and a trackDucati. The sidecar rig has been all but forgotten in alower garage for over a decade, knocked from full-on travel, to occasional use, and finally to “out ofsight…” I had no idea the brand, mileage or year,but the sidecar definitely intrigued me. I havealways thought a bike with a sidecar rig isincredibly cool. I have even tried (unsuccessfully)through the years to talk my way onto a racingsidecar as a novice “monkey.” My only experiencepiloting a rig was many years ago, and only aboutthreeminutes on a borrowed bike in a parking lot.My love of sidecars is based entirely on theuniqueness and mystique of a rarely seen road beast.Though I have no desire or time for a new project,the sidecar kept calling, and I knew I should at least

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check it out.As usual, summer was over-booked with

family plans, work and more activities than hours inthe day (for all parties involved), so actually seeingthe bike kept falling by the wayside. Somewherealong the way, I learned it was an old (how old,exactly?) Harley, which piqued my interest evenmore, but the slow trickle of information preventedmuch excitement. A few weeks before actuallymanaging to set up a time to see the bike, I finallyfound out it was a 1973 Harley-Davidson FLH with a

factory sidecar and 32k plus on the odometer. Thecurrent owner was only the 2nd, having bought thebike 1975. He and his wife used the rig to tour andcamp for several years before slowly retiring it tothe 2nd garage. I was getting much more excitedabout seeing the bike, but I had no idea whatsomething like this would go for. Time to do someresearch and figure out what to offer. Also, not beingthe slightest bit Harley literate, I needed to find outjust what the heck an “FLH” is?

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Over the last four months, we took oursweet time crossing the United States, as we visitedfamily, friends, and as many beautiful places aspossible in this incredible country. In the process,we’ve said “wow” more times than we can countand found ourselves searching for superlativessuitable for the surroundings.

Along the way, we’ve been repeatedlyasked what our favorite parts of the trip have been.That question is hard to answer though becausefavorites come in various forms. We could tell youabout the cast of characters we met at a Shell stationin Idaho or the quads we rode across the OregonDunes. For now though, we’ll focus our attention onspecific places, knowing that the Midwest ridingseason is coming to a close and that you’re likelyalready thinking about where you can ride nextsummer.

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#5 The Black Hills of South DakotaAs a classic motorcycle destination, you’veundoubtedly heard of the Black Hills. Home ofSturgis, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and somewonderfully windy roads (e.g. Route 16A with itsgame-like corkscrews and tunnels), this area

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certainly captured our attention and a place in ourhearts. We rode in from the east along some dirtroads out of Badlands National Park and leftthrough the southwestern gate in Hot Springs,South Dakota. If you haven’t been, you must. Whileyou’re there, consider extending your trip intoWyoming along Poison Spyder Road (dual sportsonly) and over to South Pass City. That little miningtown is worth a visit and close enough to thenational parks of northwestern Wyoming that youcould easily pick it up in a loop from one place toanother.

#4 Yosemite National ParkThere’s a reason this placeis known as a climber’sparadise. With granitewalls taller than thirteenMackinac bridges stackedatop each other, the sightsand recreationalopportunities areastounding. It’s beautifulin ways that only AnselAdams pictures canconvey, so drive in fromthe northeast cornerthrough Lee Vining andexit through thesouthwest corner towardEl Portal to maximize theexperience. That’ll bringyou down throughYosemite Valley and

beneath both El Capitan and Half Dome. It’ll alsobring you close to Ansel’s gallery in the village, sodrop in for a look. Plan ahead though; Yosemite isbusy! If you want to hike Half Dome, you’ll need toenter a lottery before the season begins or show uptwo days early to apply for one of the coveted dayslots.

#3 Lake Pend OreilleThe best thing about motorcycle travel, in ouropinion, is coming across places that you neverwould have visited otherwise. Lake Pend Oreille innorthern Idaho is one of those places. If not for thecall of a Huckleberry sundae in Clark Fork, wewould have missed forest road 278 leading alongthe south side of Lake Pend Oreille toward Athol,ID. We also would have missed the most marvelouscampsite we’ve ever had that came complete withour own private swimming hole and a breathtakingview of the Lake. Again, dual sports only on thisroute.

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The BMW R 1200 RT is an excellentexample of the impact technology is having onmotorcycle performance, safety and comfort. Inthe early years of the 21st century, I owned anearlier iteration of the R 1200 RT, the R 1100RT. No where near as sophisticated as the newRT, the 1100 was still a great motorcycle andremains one of my favorites. Powered by anair / oil cooled, fuel-injected boxer (opposedtwin) engine, the bike could cruise all day longat 80 miles per hour. Whether being ridden astourer or sport bike, it handled well, providedadequate wind protection and offered a mostlycomfortable ride. Despite the many awesomerides, tours and adventures that 1100 provided,the 2014 R 1200 RT is far superior in mostways.

In addition to the larger 1170 ccdisplacement, the newest boxer is liquid cooledand pumps out 125 horsepower at 7,750 rpmswith a top speed of 125 mph. The 6-speedtransmission changes gears effortlessly with asnick-snick-snick rather than the heavy dutyclunk-clunk-clunk of the earlier models. Anoptional Shift Assistant allows the rider to shift

Test Ride

2014 BMW R 1200 RTHigh Tech Sport Tourer

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without engaging the clutch or rolling off thethrottle. Out on the road, the more powerful engine,slick shifting transmission and other technologicalenhancements demonstrate their real value. Heading south from BMW Motorcycles ofGrand Rapids (www.bmwmcgr.com), the YankeeSprings area with its smooth roads, hills and curveswas the destination area to stretch the RT and test allof the onboard, whiz-bang technology. Prior todeparture, Andrea (Kamp) Chappell set theelectronic pre-load, part of the ESA (ElectronicSuspension Adjustment) system, for a single riderwith no luggage. Other settings include a rider andpassenger or a rider with luggage and a rider andpassenger with luggage. The ride down to Yankee Springs includedmostly straight roads with few curves. Thehighlight for that part of the ride was the bright red,orange and yellow leaves on the trees along theroute. I took the opportunity to test variousfunctions on theonboard menu and theDynamic TractionControl modes. First, I

adjusted the ESA to the three settings – soft, normaland hard. “Soft” offers a more comfortable ride bybetter absorbing the imperfections in Michiganroads. Handling might suffer slightly in this settingbut the plush ride makes it worthwhile. “Normal”absorbs most of the bumps and cracks but is alsofirm enough for confident handling. “Hard” is forthose riders who don’t care about the bumps andcracks and want precision handling. After trying thedifferent settings, I kept the ESA in normal for theremainder of the ride because it offered the bestcombination of comfort and handling. I also played with the three DynamicTraction Control (ASC) modes – Rain, Road andDynamic. The Rain mode delivers less power to therear tire to prevent spinouts when the road surfaceis wet. The Road mode is useful to most other kindsof road riding situations. The Dynamic mode, whichis an option, is most useful for aggressive sport



Dr. Maurice D. Cycholl is a world-renowned expert in Motorcycle Safety, RidingTechniques and Touring. In addition, while he isnot a recognized expert in motorcycle mechanics,he does possess a fair degree of knowledge in thearea of mechanical, and electrical systems foundon many motorcycles. He welcomes yourquestions on these subjects. While you maysubmit questions on any subject, his advice onother subjects may, or may not be, as reliable.Please submit your questions via email to:askDrCycholl@ hotmail.com or via snail mail to:Dr. “Moe” D. Cycholl, c/o CC media, 709 FallStreet, Spring Lake, MI 49456

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Dear Dr. Cycholl, This past February I lost my left lower leg to a shark attack while diving in the Keys. I have been a rider

since 1965, both dirt and street. I don’t plan on stopping just because of this minor hiccup. I’m still in therapy but anyideas you can pass on, anything about bike prep, etc. would be welcomed. Thank you for your consideration.

Bill Williams, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Dear Bill, Sorry to hear of the Shark attack. You are one tough, determined guy. I admire your spirit. Ironically, I

know a lot about amputees, my Wife is a right leg, below the knee amputee and is the founder of an AmputeeSupport Group out of William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. You don’t say which leg was involved so I willtalk about both. If you lost the right leg, the effected control would be the rear brake pedal. The primary brake forstopping purposes is the front brake. It could be possible to use the rear brake with a prosthetic leg. You would needto try it and judge for yourself. If you find it is not possible, the bike could be modified to move the brake pedal tothe left side. I would suggest putting a second peg, like a highway peg on the left side and locating the brake pedalthere like a forward control.

If the leg involved is the left, the effected control is the shifter. If you ride a bike like a tourer, cruiser or astandard, I have seen riders with prosthetic legs using a heel toe shifter. If this won’t work for you, a push buttonelectric shifter can be installed. A company I know that makes a device like that is Klicktronic. You probably don’tneed it but a company called Rekluse makes replacement automatic clutches for many models.

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#1 Glacier National ParkCaptivating, magnificent, powerful, andotherworldly. We entered from the east near St.Mary, Montana and were immediately remindedthat we are not in charge. Nature is. We heard theeastern side of the park could be windy, but weweren’t really expecting the amount or intensityof what we received. From the safety and comfortof the Many Glacier Lodge, we were treated to awonderful and humbling display. It wasremarkable, even if mildly disappointing at thetime because we had hoped to be out hiking. Thewestern side of the park was even moreincredible. After traversing the Going to the Sunroad, we meandered up the north fork of theFlathead River to Polebridge, MT and BowmanLake. Both were magical. Neither of us had everseen a lake as picturesque as Bowman, nor had weencountered a two-building town as charming or

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as delicious Polebridge. Those aspects, combined withthe powerful experience we had on the eastern side ofthe park, puts Glacier at the top of our list of placesvisited so far.

We have a long road ahead of us and muchmore to report from roads south. We’ll be crossing theborder into Baja on November 3rd. From there, we’llmake our way down to Cabo San Lucas and over tomainland Mexico on a ferry from La Paz. We lookforward to telling you more as the adventure unfolds.In the meantime, feel free to keep up with our travelsonline at www.liveitrightdreamride.com.

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riding. I’ve ridden several motorcycles with tractioncontrol and never – as far as I know – engaged thesystem. That’s probably a good thing. Once in the Yankee Springs area, I began toconsider the overall operation of the RT. Despiteweighing in at 604.1 pounds wet, the RT is wellbalanced and handles effortlessly. I wouldaccelerate hard on the straights, downshift andbrake for the curves, and then roll on the throttlewhile exiting. Never did the weight feel too muchfor the speeds I was carrying into the curves.

The seating position iscomfortable. The footpegs are high enough toprovide the RT with sufficient ground clearance soas not to drag in the curves and not so high as toforce the rider into a road racer crouch. Thehandlebars are close enough that my arms were bentat not much more than 90 degrees when holding thegrips. My back was nearly vertical with only a slightforward lean while riding. The saddle was firmenough for comfort but not so firm as to feel like aboard. Gone is the slope of the seat thatuncomfortably forces the rider up against the fueltank.

Later, when the temperature began to fallinto the low 50s, I used the menu to adjust both theheated grips and saddle. If you’ve never used eitherwhile riding in cold weather, you’re missing out.The heated grips and saddle (five levels ofadjustment each) ensures that the rider stays warmand focused on the ride rather than the cold. Whileheated grips and saddles have been around foryears, the value of these two features in a coldweather climate can’t be overstated.

I also raised the electric wind screen to itsfull height and tucked my legs into the cutouts on

either side of the tank. The wind protection is awesome!A pocket of still air is created behind the raised screenand wind noise is dramatically reduced. I tend to preferthe lowered screen and being out in the wind but whenthe temperatures drop, the wind protection isimportant. I did notice that the tank and fairing cutouts,which go all the way down to keep the feet out of thewind, hindered taking my feet off the pegs to put downwhen I came to a stop. Once I became aware of thesituation, I adjusted my feet slightly and no longer hadan issue.

The ABS-standard brakes are excellent. Withtwin disks out front and a single disk in the rear, thebrakes bring the RT to a smooth, controlled stop in anysituation including emergency braking.

Other features that I found to be especiallyuseful include self-canceling turn signals and electroniccruise control. Neither of these features is essential butare nice to have. As I have written many timespreviously, I frequently forget to turn off my turnsignals (definitely a safety hazard). The cruise control isespecially useful when spending long hours in thesaddle and the wrist begins to ache from holding thethrottle in place. I never thought I would use a cruise

control but find it a nice feature to have.Motorcycle-riding purists will

likely resist all of the technology beingincorporated into the new machines. They mightprefer a simpler time of carburetors, non-ABSbrakes, the throttle as traction control and theold style shocks that rode more like a hard tailthan an automobile. I admit to having had thosethoughts in the past. I still reflect fondly on my1996 RT. However, as the technology improvesand I get older, the more sophisticated machineswith their high tech features are increasinglyappealing. I appreciate the comfort and safetyfeatures more than I ever did. That’s why Ienjoyed riding the 2014 R 1200 RT so much. I stillget that lifelong thrill of riding but, with this RT,I can do so in comfort in all types of ridingsituations.

Thanks to Blane Kamp, AndreaChappell, and the rest of the team at BMWMotorcycles of Grand Rapids for making the RTavailable for this test. To learn more about thisor any of the BMW motorcycles, visit BMWMotorcycles of Grand Rapids at 5995 SouthDivision in Grand Rapids, call them at (616) 530-6900 or visit their web site atwww.bmwmcgr.com. MSRP for the 2014 BMW R1200 RT including ABS is $17,650.


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Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year:Putting Your Bike Away for Winter

by Jason Waechter, Esq.The Midwest riding season is just about

over. I know for many riders, it’s already finishedfor another year. Personally, I never enjoy puttingmy bikes away for winter, but I have to admit wewere lucky to have a nice riding season this yearand I’m already optimistic for next year.

If you’re still able to get out and ridewhere you live, keep in mind that October andNovember are the most dangerous months of theyear for deer and vehicle collisions. Most of thesetypes of collisions happen between dusk anddawn, so check your lights before you leave ifyou’ll be riding in low light or in the dark. Watchyour speed and don’t over-drive your headlights,to give yourself more opportunity to brake in timeand avoid a collision. Watch for reflectors thatblink, move, or vanish; these could be animal eyesor indicate an animal walking in front of roadsidereflectors. If you’re riding in a group, choose a safeformation that will reduce the chances of multipleriders being injured if a collision with an animaloccurs. When in doubt, trust your gut, slow downand just enjoy the ride.

If it’s time to put your bike away forwinter, there are still a few things you can dotoday to help protect it during the winter months.It’s worth taking the time to properly prep yourbike for storage, as this can help make getting itready for spring riding quicker and easier.

First off, don’t cancel your insurance. It’simportant to know that your Homeowner’sInsurance policy does not cover your bike. Yourmotorcycle’s Comprehensive Coverage will coverdamages if you end up having a flood, fire, orstorm, or other damage that can occur while yourmotorcycle is in storage. Comprehensive will alsopay for loss if your bike is stolen. I alsorecommend keeping Bodily Injury Coverageactive. You need it to be legal on the road, and youknow you’re going to want to get on your bike assoon as the weather cooperates next spring. Whywait to reinstate? Again, at the very least, keepyour Comprehensive active while your bike is instorage in case of damages.

Next, store your motorcycle in a secure, dryspace to help avoid rust and water damage. Makesure your bike isn’t exposed to too much light; evensunlight can damage leather and paint. Wash, wax,and polish your bike before covering it with a high-quality motorcycle cover. Avoid using a sheet ortarp, which can scratch; proper motorcycle covers arebreathable and help prevent moisture build-up.

In my opinion, it’s worth getting a SmartCharger for your battery while your motorcycle’s instorage. Smart Chargers condition your battery andensure it’s not over- or under-charged, which canprolong the battery life and save you money in thelong run. If you don’t use a Smart Charger, there’sstill no reason to leave the battery in your bike overthe winter. Even switched off, the battery will stilldischarge over time, and batteries left sitting in thatstate can corrode and leak, putting your engine atrisk for serious damage.

Speaking of damage, a cold, dry winter cando a number on your tires. Place cardboard, wood,

or foam under both tires so they aren’t in directcontact with a concrete floor. Fill them to themaximum recommended pressure, and check innow and then to make sure they’re still properlyinflated; I recommend keeping a small air pump inyour garage for tire maintenance. Avoid tirecleaning or shining products immediately beforewinter storage, as they can dry tires out whichcould lead to freezing or cracks.

Change your oil, even if it’s not due yet;running the bike creates acids in the oil that coulddamage your engine. Fill your tank with fresh gasand add a stabilizer, but leave a little room at thetop for expansion in the spring. Drain thecarburetors and fuel lines as well. Spray WD40 oranother light oil into your muffler ends and drainholes before gently stuffing the muffler with lightplastic (grocery bags will do) to keep moisture out.Wrap the mufflers in more light plastic before youcover your bike to ensure no moisture will get in.

Prepping your bike for winter storage is agood start, but it’s not a “set it and forget it”system. You’ll want to check your bike and thestorage space periodically for water, signs ofrodents, and to check the tire pressure. As always,I’m hopeful that we’ll have a short winter and earlyspring, so we can all get back on our bikes as soonas possible.

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world. It was also created in the midst of thedreaded “AMF years.” That was well before mytime and meant little to me other than AMF helpedHarley survive to be what it is today. No worries.Decided I had to see this bike!

After a bunch of back and forth betweenthe owner and my dad, we finally scored a day wecould all get together to see the Harley. Onlyproblem was, it was supposed to rain all day, andthe motorbike was tightly packed in the 2nd garage.We took a chance and planned anyway. Fortunately,the rain stopped early, the sun shone and we foundthe bike in the driveway, a fresh battery, air in thetires and running!!! The Harley was filthy, smelledof moisture, mice and neglect, and was covered invarious forms of corrosion. But it sounded great andpushed around easily. No seized calipers orbearings, and all seemed to be working. I looked itover pretty well, and determined the worst of it wascosmetic; I was smitten. Now for the haggling… Itold the owner what I had found, asking pricesranging from about $1500 all the way to $15000,typically going pretty cheap due to the AMFconnection. I didn’t want to insult him, so he’d haveto give me an idea what he wanted for it. When hedid, my poker face was gone - he wanted what hepaid for it used in 1975! The bike was good to hiswife and him, and did well by them as they moto-camped throughout the Eastern U.S. With no smalldegree of sentimental attachment, they wanted it togo to a good home, be cared for and appreciated,and be ridden. I could certainly promise that! Off tocollect the cash and get paperwork stamped andpassed.

It took a few days to get back to the ‘Glide,but we finally made it happen on a beautifulSaturday morning. Lovely Wife/ Accountant droveme back to the house, cash in hand and riding gearin the trunk. Money changed hands, as well as atremendous amount of invaluable advice, tips andinsight to the quirks and character of this particularbike, and sidecar piloting in general. An hour later,I hopped aboard and cautiously roared down theroad, Concerned Wife following and watching foranything out of the ordinary - which was nothing.Lights worked, brakes worked, no smoke, noflames, no drama. Sure, the tires would needreplacement pretty much immediately, as would

the fluids. The shocks lacked damping, and the forkwas bashing around like a rigid bike, but all wasremarkably sound and solid, and it made the 20-mile ride home without incident. As for the rider,however, riding a hack down the road the first timeis an electrifying experience.

The first thing one notices is, the bike isalways following road undulations, and leaning thewrong way! On two wheels, we adjust to roadconditions without thinking about it, alwayskeeping the bike upright until we choose to lean into turn. With a sidecar, the bike is constantlychanging lean angle due to input from the outerthird wheel following the terrain, NOT rider inputs.I constantly felt like the bike was trying to fall over.Turning added an entirely new dimension, as asidecar requires the rider to lean in, while turningthe handlebars into the turn (forget all you’velearned about pressing to lean!) - while the bike istrying to lean OUT of the turn! It feels weird and it’stough on the upper body (no gliding around on ahack) turning left - the bike leans in to the outerwheel - but things get seriously freaky the first timeone turns right with any sort of vigor. The bikeleans OUT to the left and the side car lifts with thebike! I always thought “flying the chair” would begreat fun, and it is - once you live through thecompletely unnatural, eye-popping, pucker-inducing shock of being surprised by it a few times!Other than seating position and open-air, piloting asidecar is NOTHING like riding a motorcycle. I amcompletely hooked!

Completely energized by the ride home, Ipulled in front of the garage and grabbed tools andcleaning products. A few hours later, the Harley hadfresh gas, oil and brake fluids. A couple more hoursand several Brillo pads beyond that, the bike had

undergone a stunning transformation. It’s not apristine show winner, but beneath all the rust andgrime is a beautiful unrestored Harley-DavidsonFLH Electra Glide with factory sidecar. I spent therest of the day giving rides to anyone who wouldjoin me, and Pretty Wife made the bike look evenbetter as we stopped by a local car/ bike show. Imanaged to go through a full tank of gas the firstday the bike was home, and I’ve put nearly 1500miles on it in the five weeks since, all with justminor hiccoughs. I recently rebuilt the front forkand discovered this old bike actually has quite anice ride; the banging and bashing all went away. Ican’t wait to change out the rear shocks and see hownice the ride is when the rear matches the front, butin the meantime I’m just riding and repairing/replacing/ adjusting as I go - though much of it Icould probably ignore and just keep riding!

I’ve discovered riding a bike with a sidecaris NOT something to do if you’re a loner or justwant to blend in. Every gas stop includes aconversation, and we’ve even had people pull upnext to us and roll down the windows just to askpassengers what it’s like to ride in the ‘car. Funstuff, really. I’m still deciding what direction I wantto take with the Glide, but I intend to keep riding it.Might be fun to do a bit of “vintage travelling” withit. A trip to the Harley Museum in Wisconsinsounds like a perfect destination at some point. Iplan to spend this winter making sure all themechanicals are taken care of. New oil lines to helpeliminate some of the drips, new shocks,breakerless ignition, maybe a 32 amp electricalupgrade and addressing any hidden issues while theside cover’s off. And I’d love to find a nice usedoriginal 2-up seat (anyone?), so I can take Wife andDaughter to our local Friday night cruise-in.Mostly, though, I imagine a whole bunch of riding,with miscellaneous repairs to anything that mightcrop up. I may consider restoring the paint nextwinter, but then again, there’s something specialabout a bike that has earned its imperfections.Might just fix a few rusting areas, and leave the restin all its beautiful, well-ridden glory. I have afeeling this bike is going to keep me busy andentertained for a long time to come.

So, what have I done this time? I think I’veridden home on the Find of a Lifetime, and I intendto enjoy it for all its worth! Be seen, ride smart, staysafe and I’ll see you on the road! -mike


Single to Double Trackby Nicole Espinosa

Open Terrain: Exploring the World and Soul by Motorcycle

Nicole Espinosa is Mom to two great kids, founder / owner ofwww.ruggedrider.com, Managing Editor of AdventureMotorcycle magazine and soon-to-be RTW motorcycleadventurer. Communication welcome for Nicole:[email protected]

If one thing stands out inlonger adventure ride experiences, it’sHelmet Time—the thought process thatintensifies as more time is spent awayfrom home and the familiar. Ittypically begins with anendless looping of anxiety-ridden mental noise before itmiraculously transformsinto demon-slayingepiphanies. Helmet Time canprovide more answers toquestions as it shifts fromthe boring, like bills, to thedeepest of personalheartaches or exhilarations.As our two-wheeled steedsoften help us to explore theexternal landscape, HelmetTime references the landscapewithin. And it usually representsgrowth for the long distance solotraveler.

That’s exactly what Iexperienced as I eased into my solo upthe west coast recently to join myboyfriend, Paul, on the last leg of hisNorth America journey. With the first

couple of days, the cadence within myhelmet began to match the buzz of mytires on the road, whirling aroundthoughts about purpose andrelationships.

The adventure began with afiery episode that left me feelingempowered with the knowledge that Icould tackle anything head on. Andday by day, it continued to reveal thatmy purpose was connected to natureand people, motivating one to inspirethe other. In all of my long rides, I

receive the utmost joy from reachingout to people with a smile, a story, ora helping hand—and it’s nature thatrejuvenates in-between.

Reaching the Oregon borderwas like coming home. It had beenfour years, and a few more greyhairs, since I last rolled into one ofmy favorite stopovers, Summer LakeHot Springs. Duane, the owner, asked

if I knew the girl who rode amotorcycle, had a blog, andwrote an article thatincluded this place. “Thatwas me,” I replied. He thensaid, “You won’t believewhat happened from yourarticle in RoadRunner. A bigdual-sport group showed upwith one of the guys wavingthe issue with your article,and said he was here becauseof Nicole Espinosa.” Duanethen offered me an upgradeto an Airstream for the

evening, but I much preferred myNemo Losi 2P tent in the meadow.

This year, I chose to soak inthe outdoor pool with no one in sight,just the “man” in the full moon. It wasunusual to have the place to myself,but I welcomed it to continue myintrospection. After this quiet time, Imoved onto beautifully rich visitswith friends and family in thenorthwest. And along the way Isqueezed in another night of campingalong the gorgeous OlympicPeninsula coast of Washington—anarea that holds our country’s innermost beauty secret, our rain forests. Itwas there that I happened upon akindred soul, Cheryl. We bothhappened to be photographing thesame magical sunset on the beach thatled us into a lovely 45 minuteconversation about life and children.An hour later, as I was sitting in mycamp chair yearning for somethingsweet after a so-so camp dinner, Iheard a soft voice call out my name. Itwas Cheryl who came to share theirfamily’s peach and wild blackberrycobbler, straight out of their campfireDutch oven. Ah, serendipity.

It was time for me to head onto the most anticipated part of myjourney… Paul. Four months of HelmetTime and healing communication hadbrought us back together again, andthis passionate reunion, at my Mom’shome just north of Seattle, sent usreeling. And from this beautifulreunion, my Helmet Time was thenshaped from single (me) to doubletrack (us).

After a wonderful time withthe family, Paul and I loaded ourbikes before zooming off into thesunset for our first time in at a B&B—

the Boreas Inn, in Long Beach,Washington. It was so perfect…complete with a romantic dinner in thecute town, a dip in the private Jacuzziunder the stars, and a multi-coursehomemade breakfast the next morningprepared from scratch by Susie andBill, the B&B’s gourmet owners. This isa must-stop along Washington’shidden coast.

The next day, we resumed ourride. It was joyous to be linked byintercom along the scenic byways ofthe Pacific Northwest, exchangingviews on discoveries. And in betweenthe words of our sharedcommunications, I felt my thoughtprocess further shift into dual dreamsand goals. Thoughts that encourageddeeper conversation between the twoof us as we rolled down the new roadof hope towards home.

A family connection Paul hadbeen wanting to share was his closerelationship with his cousin, Rose-Marie, in Sisters, Oregon. This turnedout to be a coup de grace for me, becauseit represented two of my biggestdreams—worldly travel and livingaway from the city. You see, Rose-Marie used to be an ambassador toZimbabwe. She had collected anextraordinary array of beautifulAfrican artifacts to fill their log cabinestate. And their home was perched onthe brink of an expansive canyonwhere neighbors couldn’t be seen, norfelt. It was just us reveling in asnapshot of African time, amidstEarth’s beauty showing us thepotential lying in wait down the road.I felt a surge of exciting anticipation asI whispered into the intercom on ourway home the next morning, “Let’stouch these distant lands soon…together.”


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