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News Lake Country Riders held a shop day at the Lair Shop on Saturday, April 25, 2009. We had a fair number of participates. Some came to watch and offer assistance and some had work of one type or another that they wished to complete. We changed engine oil, final drive oil, changed out the brake and clutch fluid, checked brakes and other routine maintenance. We also checked, then removed an alternator that had gone bad. That bike is still awaiting an alternator. We had another individual bring his Valkyrie in that would not start. The engine would make a horrific sound when the starter engaged but would not turn over the engine. After considerable work we removed the starter and found that the drive gears had some teeth missing. To go further in the repair would have required engine removal and splitting of the cases. That is beyond the scope of shop day so we reassembled the bike for the owner. He will seek other sources for the repair. On Sunday, April 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. we had a parking lot practice/rider training session. The Retread Chapter was also invited as well as anyone else that wished to practice. The weather was windy enought that we couldn't use the cones but were able to use the flats and split tennis balls to mark out our course. We had a very short session of discussion where we tried to share some riding tips. We then rode on the range. We practiced making U-turns, riding in a circle, figure eights, weave, and offset weave. Our goal was to teach motorcycle control at low speeds such as one normally encounters in a parking lot. We then went to the street next to the parking lot to do an actual U-turn on a city street. We proceded to instruction and practice in picking a line through the curves by riding an S curve laid out on the parking lot. This was followed with emergency braking practice combined with swerve practice. The bikes involved were mostly wings but we did have a Harley, a Victory trike, three wing trikes, and a Suzuki V-Strom. The session ended with Motorcycle Awareness T-shirts being handed out to all riders. Motorcycle Awareness bumper stickers were then provided for all in attendance. The weekend was a good one. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Some benefited from the shop work and hopefully all benefitted from the riding practice. As usual for Lake Country Riders there was no charge for either activity. Our goal was to have a good time with good friends and perhaps to learn something at the same time. If you didn't make these events, I hope you can make the next ones. Don't forget the dinner rides every Tuesday and the every other Saturday rides. Please look at the schedule page for specific dates and locations. Keep the diry side down. Wiliferd and Charlotte Lair Region E Directors, GWTA MO, AR, TX, OK, CO, KS, & LA |
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Director:
Steven Short
Asst. Director:
Phillip Duncan
Treasuer:
Mary Jarvis
Secretary:
Shauna Painter
Ride Coordinator:
Russell Painter
Newsletter Ed:
Kaye Ward
Safety Coordinator:
Roger Martens
Educator:
Ray Ward
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Wiliferd Lair
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Laura Donkers
REGION E GWTA COLORAMA 05 PIX GWTA NATIONAL SITE NEOSHO POWER SPORTS TALIMENA SCENIC DRIVE MOTELS IN EUREKA SPRINGS, AR
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Annual Shop Day
Final Drive fluids were changed on 3 bikes, one headlight bulb change was demonstrated by Wiliferd on his bike only to find after the demonstration that the bulb was bad when put back in. A change of headlight bulbs was then done for real. Ron put a new belly pan on his bike after explaining to us it is possible to destroy one while it is on the bike. I shudder to think what would have been destroyed had the belly pan not been on the bike at the time. Bill Jarvis changed the coolant on his bike. A check of the brake fluid indicated little need for changing it out at this time so that project stopped after only a little disassembly. Richard put on a trailer hitch and wiring isolator. His seat bolt threads were also chased.
The ladies served us Chili, lasagna, deviled eggs, potatoe salad, exquisite desserts and a variety of drinks. Thanks to all who brought food. Many thanks to the ladies for the preparation and serving of the food.
Everyone seemed to be having a good time and the bantor was enlightening for most of us. Jason Jarvis just bought an '03 FJR1300 with the full tour package which he brought to the event. The silver bike is beautiful, has removable locking luggage, comfortable and very powerful. It rides great. Thanks, Jason! Jason even tried out the trials bike.
This was a fun event that resulted in accomplishment for maintenance on several bikes. If you missed it, you missed a good time and a great opportunity. Hope to see you at the next event.
Wiliferd Lair
The annual Lake Country Riders Shop Day was held at the home of Wiliferd and Charlotte Lair on Saturday, March 17, 2007. The weather was cool and cloudy. Steve Short, Richard, Lynn and Kerry Myers, Ron and Carla McCall, Bill Jarvis, Jason Jarvis, Wiliferd, Charlotte, and Rebecca Lair, and Frank Rhinehart were among those in attendance. Frank Rhinehart is our newest member. He lives in Phillipsburg and was unable to ride his bike due to the coolness of the air. He was a very welcome guest and readily joined in with the shop crew.
Lake Country Riders Shop Day
