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THE BRITISH LINE II
D&D CYCLES RAT PACK
“THE JOLLY HOOLIGANS”
Newsletter for owners and enthusiasts of Triumph
and Other British Iron, and European Motorcycles
Sponsored by D&D Cycles, Inc., Pensacola, Florida
Telephone: (850) 456-0354 or Fax (850) 456-0402
Web Site: www.danddcycles.com
FEBRUARY 2012
Big Cheese: “Dink” McLendon at D&D Cycles
Vice Big Cheese/Chancellor of the Exchequer: Julie McLendon
The Scribe: Julie McLendon sales@danddcycles.com
OUR E-MAIL SYSTEM IS UP AND RUNNING
We have now completed the transition to our new e-mail system. If you are not getting e-mail reminders of the rides and events planned, that is because we either have an old, invalid address for you, or none at all. Simply send an e-mail to sales@danddcycles.com, if you want to be added to the new e-mail list.
Also, if you want to be deleted from this list, and have received an e-mail since February 1, from us, simply respond with DELETE. We will remove you from the list.
FIRST SATURDAY RIDE
A group ride (WEATHER PERMITTING)is planned for Saturday, February 4, leaving D & D Cycles @ closing, (about 3:00p.m.) for Hooters in Destin.Please have your bike gassed up and ready to leave.
A word about our dinner rides; they are sanctioned by Triumph as an official RAT event, however if there is inclement weather (rain, thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes...you get the idea) the ride will be cancelled. This is to clear up any questions as to whether a ride is still going to go on. If the weather is bad in your area, please feel free to call us at the dealership (850) 456-0354 on the afternoon of the ride and we can tell you whether the ride is still on or not. Please don't call first thing Saturday morning and ask us if it will be raining that afternoon, because we're no better at forecasting our area weather than the weathermen on TV are! Just call us right before you'd normally leave for the ride, and we'll be glad to give you a heads up on the plans. And remember, all are welcome on these rides. All we ask is that you wear appropriate safety gear, and yes that does mean a helmet!.
So, again, if there is any question as to whether the dinner ride is still on, please call D&D Cycles that afternoon at 456-0354. If you decide to still go ahead and go even though the ride has officially been cancelled you are on your own.
DINNER MEETING THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16
Thursday, February 16, is our monthly dinner meeting/social at Golden Corral Buffet on 9th Avenue in Pensacola. We usually start gathering about 6-6:30p.m.
in the back banquet room. There, we will talk about destinations for the coming month's rides.
DAUPHIN ISLAND MOTORCYCLE SHOW SUNDAY APRIL 1st
The annual spring Dauphin Island Motorcycle Show is scheduled for Sunday, April 1st. Be sure to watch this site for information about a possible group ride to this fun event.
Be sure to stop in for flyers on most events listed in our "Events" Calendar, as there is too much info to list. On that note please also check the events calendar for any upcoming rides, poker runs, etc.
TECH NEWS FROM DINK
Triumph Motorcycles Partners with Castol
While Mobil 1 had been considered Triumph's preferred oil for 15 years, the drawbacks were cost and packaging constraints.
Now, after careful and lengthy testing by Triumph of Castrol lubricants in their machines, Triumph has made the switch to Castrol. Triumph tested Castrol for several years and thousands of miles to make sure it had equal or better lubication quality and longevity.
As you know, using the correct oil in your motorcycle allows you to go 6,000 miles between oil changes on all but the Rocket III models, which allows for 10,000 miles between oil changes.
Castrol oil will be available in quart as well as four liter size bottles, and it's less expensive than Mobil 1.
As always, if you do not put 6,000 miles a year on your Triumph, you should change your oil yearly. The reason is that oil does not simply lubricate and cool your engine as you ride, it also absorbs the impurities and acids that can cause damage to your engine. If you ride enough, the impurities burn off to some extent, and stay in solution.
If a bike sits a lot, those impurities attack metal parts inside.
For Ducati owners, we will also be stocking the appropriate oils for your models.
KTM owners will continue to find the recommended Motorex oils on our shelves for their particular model.
REMEMBER....Check your tires!!! Most vibration and handling issues we see are traced directly to inproper tire pressure. They will lose several pounds a month and need to be checked often, just like a bicycle tire.
RIDE SAFE, and ALWAYS LOOK OUT FOR THE OTHER GUY.
Wear your helmet, take an MSF course, don’t drink and ride, and look after each other!!
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