Aprilia rider Bradley Smith of Great Britain steers his 125 cc motorcycle during a free practice for the Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Brno circuit in Brno, Czech Republic, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. The Grand Prix of the Czech Republic will take place on Sunday Aug. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)Aprilia rider Bradley Smith of Great Britain steers his 125 cc motorcycle during a free practice for the Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Brno circuit in Brno, Czech Republic, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. The Grand Prix of the Czech Republic will take place on Sunday Aug. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

As a photographer, I love a good shot! Check this out!

We really were looking at the bike…I swear! We just came back from a ride in the heat – the bike had glitter! That is what attracted us – it was the glitter – it was a total mirage!

Had a great visit with my friends at Valley Moto Sport yesterday.

Sending Yvonne big hugs – she wrecked her knee dirtbiking Sunday but you’ll still see her around the shop – hobbling around.

Barry says they have the new Kawasaki Ninja 400 in both locations now.  One has been built in the Kelowna store…and next week another should be put together in the West Kelowna store.

Looking forward to taking it for a spin…along with a bunch of others sometime next week.

Aggressive Ninja image blended with the fashion sense and chic sophistication of a modern street bike

Full-fairing bodywork adds a measure of wind protection

High attention to the smallest details results in the same high quality and finish as our Ninja 650R

MotoGP inspired multi-function display includes fuel gauge, digital speedometer and bar-style digital tachometer.

Built-in front turn signals

Under-engine muffler

LED tail lamp

Rear inner fender

Sculpted swingarm

John DeHoop took his last ride on a Harley.

The Minnesota biker loved all things Harley, from his tattoo to his motorcycle.

So, his widow, Kathy, says she complied with John’s wish for a Harley hearse.

About 75 bikers followed the hearse after DeHoop’s funeral May 28th.

The Harley hearse is operated by the Ride In Peace Motorcycle Hearse Company.

The owners say their 475-dollar fee is about the same as for a more conventional final ride.

C2C4ALS – cross-Canada ride for ALS.

Thursday, June 1, 2010 marks day three of the C2C4ALS ride, Doug Oakley’s second motorcycle tour to raise funds for those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS.

Eighteen months ago Doug was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It was at that moment that he knew he could no longer put off his dreams of riding the 4 Corners Tour – an epic motorcycle trip that took him to the four corners of the US, and a brief tour through Canada. Now he’s at it again.

Doug’s last trip spurred his desire to ride across Canada. However, since that ride Doug has lost the use of his hand and has to compensate by modifying the clutch on his bike. With that done, he is ready to begin the 18-day ride.

C2C4ALS will take Doug across Canada from June 29 – July 17, 2010 with stops in communities from Vancouver, British Columbia to Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. C2C4ALS will help Doug to raise awareness of ALS and raise funds for those who live with the life altering disease.

Kreater in Kelowna will kick start day three of the tour tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. The ALS Society of BC, community members and fellow riders will join Kreater in supporting Doug as he heads toward Cranbrook where he will be welcomed by family and community supporters.

Gloria Taylor of West Kelowna is looking forward to attending tomorrow’s event. In addition to founding the Kelowna Association of Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) in 1988, Gloria was diagnosed with ALS this past December.

“Through this ride Doug is providing inspiration and hope to others living with ALS,” says Gloria. “Modifying your bike to allow you to keep riding is simply amazing! I wish that I was able to join him – if I could ride with Doug you wouldn’t be able to keep me away – but some days its hard enough to just open a pop can.“

The Kelowna AIM Chapter was founded in 1988 after a friend of Gloria’s lost his daughter in a motorcycle accident and Gloria herself was hit by a car while attending the Sturgis, South Dakota, Motorcycle Classic in 1987. When the accident happened, a Vancouver AIM Lawyer, and member, was quick to contact fellow AIM members attending Sturgis who were able to secure and ship Gloria’s bike back to Vancouver. AIM then flew Gloria home to Kelowna and had her bike delivered to her doorstep a few weeks later.

As Doug touches down in communities across the country, events similar to the one Kreater will be hosting will be held at local motorcycle dealerships to bring together community members like Gloria, supporters, media and riders. While in Toronto, Doug will be sure to take in a Toronto Blue Jays game at the Rogers Centre as they are set to face Doug’s hometown team the Boston Red Sox.

Kelowna Schedule

Date:        July 1, 2010
Time:       9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Kreater, 2759 Hwy 97, Kelowna
        
To support Doug and to find out where he will be next, follow Doug on www.doug-oakley.com or Twitter.com/dougoakley.

About Doug Oakley
Doug is a 47-year old mortgage broker, which may only be slightly more exciting than an accountant. He’s owned a Harley for 11 years, and has recently been challenged to live many of his dreams as quickly as possible. From Weymouth, Massachusetts, Doug has been involved with Compassionate Care ALS, a US based charity organization that supports patients and caregivers by providing a holistic approach to patient and caregiver support. More information on C2C4ALS and Doug can be found on www.doug-oakley.com or Twitter.com/dougoakley.

You can ride these babies today!!!

Noon to 7pm

Innovative Motor Sports

Stremel Road

Bring all the right gear, license etc…

BBQ with donations going to Power 104’s Kid’s Care Charity…with funds staying in the Okanagan to help your kids!!!

A tribute to my father today pictured at the grand opening of his first Yamaha dealership in Lumsden Saskatchewan in the early 70’s. That’s me on the right.

Dad, you have taught me so many things – how to never give up, how to work hard for what you want and that life presents you everything you want but it only feels right if you have earned it.

You came to Canada as an immigrant and immediately you strived for the top and opened your own business. You took us all over the world to show us that there were no boundaries to what you could do.

You bought me my first car – that 1975 Valiant that you surprised with in your garage and then calmly closed the door and told me the keys were mine when I had earned enough money for insurance. A lesson I will never forget and one that has brought me many laughs.

Even though we didn’t have a traditional yard, you still asked the drivers to arrange the motorcycle crates in such a way that we could still play hide and seek at night when the shop closed.

So, today, Dad, I want to wish you the best Father’s Day possible – wish I was there.

Bob Smith points to his recently installed tire pressure monitor

On a recent trip to the U.S., avid rider Bob Smith stumbled across a gadget that he says could save rider’s lives, tires and accidents.

Doran 360M – Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Motorcycles is only available in the U.S. However, Smith, picked up several during his trip because he believes all bikes should have one.

The device comes with sensors that can be installed inside or outside of the tire rim and then a display monitor is installed on the handlebars. The monitor accurately keeps real time readings of tire pressure. Perfect for long trips when the last thing you want is to blow a tire in the middle of nowhere.

With proper tire pressure, you can increase the life span of your bike tires by 40% says Doran 360M. They are easy to install and if you would like to purchase one, Bob has extras. Just send us an e-mail to contact@motorcygalz.com and we will forward Bob’s contact information on to you.

From now until June 30 you can save up to 40% off riding boots.
This is not just old or discontinued stock! These are current styles and sizes but at the reduced prices they will move out fast.

Get your feet feeling fantastic with a new pair of Harley-Davidson footwear.

Let the staff know you saw this on MotorcyGalz and we’ll take a further 10% off the already discounted price of your boots, but only while stock lasts.

Additional Inlay Colours and Patterns; 1,300 Possible Combinations Now Offered

Five new patterns and four new inlays have been added to the HD Custom Seat Program, that allows the rider to design a leather seat that is hand-built to their specs. The program now includes two seat styles, 13 stitching patterns, 14 simulated exotic leather inlays, and 10 thread colours –  1,300 possible combinations.

The new patterns are Swept, Spade, Dark Angel, Number One Skull, and Torn. The new inlay choices are Pink Gator, Tan Gator, Purple Gator, and Tan Cowhide.

The custom designs are available for the solo Brawler^® seat (part number 52246-08) or the two-up Sidekick^® seat (part number 52193-08) and are designed to fit many 2006-later Dyna^®, Softail^®, and Touring models. Each features a hand-laid fibreglass seat pan with a soft, felt-finish bottom that is scratch free. The seating surface is genuine leather, and the leather inlay options have a simulated exotic skin pattern. Each seat also has an embroidered Bar & Shield logo.

The design process begins at the Custom Seat Program website, www.harley-davidson.com/customseat, where on-screen prompts help the Customer to select a seat style, stitching pattern, inlay colour, and stitching colour options. When the design is complete, the Customer takes a print-out of the seat design details to a local Harley-Davidson^® Retailer, who will submit the custom seat order. The standard lead time for seat delivery is three weeks.

‘Cause the weather today sucks!

Forecast for the Okanagan for today, tonight and tomorrow: showers, thunder, wind, showers & showers.  Friday’s supposed to be cloudy…the weekend looks great…so far!

Had a great burn up Highway 97 to Vernon with good friend Kathy Hubble from Innovative Motor Sports.  She’s an excellent rider, former racer and former movie stunt person.  I completely admire her confidence in traffic and with her bike.  10 thousand more hours on mine and I might have a fraction of her abilities.  

We zoomed over to see the gang at Four Seasons Motor Sports on 25th www.vernonpolaris.com and then Vernon Motorsports at the north end of Vernon on Highway 97 www.vernonmotorsports.com

Very fun to put the bright yellow streak (Suzuki SV 650) and the candy lime green machine (Kawasaki Ninja 650) out on the road together for a bit of a spin. (now if only I could actually keep up with her!)

Good friend of MotorcyGalz, Kathy Hubble, out with some of her buds on the weekend…having some fun in the mud…

Kathy works at Innovative Motorsports in Kelowna a few days a week and was a huge part of our MX – Ride for the Cure team.  Drop in and see Kathy, Shawn & Kent and say hi for us!!!

Blue Display Shines Through Mirrored Glass Gauge Face

Monitor a vital engine sign with the new Digital Oil Pressure Gauge (P/N 75138-09) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor AccessoriesTM. This accurate gauge mounts with a bracket to the rear-cylinder rocker box cover, and reads oil pressure in PSI or BAR. Its brilliant blue digital display appears through a mirror-coated glass when the ignition is on. The read-out is invisible when the ignition is off. The brightness of the display adjusts automatically to improve its visibility in bright sunlight, and dims at night to avoid distraction. The kit includes a die-cast, chrome-plated mounting bracket with gauge, a pressure sensor, and a wiring harness. The Digital Oil Pressure Gauge fits 1999-later Dyna®, 2000-later Softail®, 1999-later Road King®, and 1999-2003 Electra Glide® Standard models. It does not fit with some accessories. See an authorized Harley-Davidson® Retailer for details.

Bathe a Parked Motorcycle in Brilliant, Colourful LED Light

Display a bike in dazzling colour with the new Electra GloTM Rider Footboard Inserts (P/N 50745-10, red) and Electra GloTM Passenger Footboard Inserts (P/N 51287-10, red) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor AccessoriesTM. The moulded rubber insert appears charcoal black in normal operation, with a mirrored chrome surround and Bar & Shield logo as finishing touches. But when the bike is parked and the ignition is turned to the accessory setting, the surface explodes with 36 brilliant LED lamps, washing the surface in light and reflecting off of the chrome engine and exhaust trim. Available LED colour options are red, blue, purple, or amber, which match with the corresponding Electra GloTM Light Pods. The inserts fit 1986-later Harley-Davidson® Touring models with “D-shaped” footboards, and are easy to install with wiring that plugs into the Factory harness.

Yup…this is a Harley…under there somewhere…

Cole cooking pancakes

the girls are goin' for a ride

breakfast time

we're a colourful crew

first stop La Casa

in Vernon at Four Seasons Motor Sports for lunch

Jasmin on her new Kawasaki Ninja 650

Marissa on her Harley, back at VMS Kelowna

Thank you Valley Moto Sport for hosting the first Ladies Ride…we’re really hoping for a 2nd round next month…perhaps to to the south this time.

Thanks to Cole for breakfast, Barry for supportingthe ride and Yvonne, Zoey, Hailey, Kathy and Sharon for sharing so many laughs with Marissa and me.

New Bonecrusher helmet from ICON

ICON’s 2010 helmets certainly command attention with their graphics. Just got a visual on the new Alliance SSR Represent and Bonecrusher helmets as they were being unpackaged at M & M Performance. The Represent “features a snarling, possessed, crop-eared mauler of a canine.” The Represent also comes with ten adhesive backed metal spikes to adorn the supervents for that spiked collar look. These helmets won’t last long so head down to M & M and get yours!

Ride for the Cure is May 16 and we have established a ladies team for the event. Naturally we needed clothing so we enlisted Kim (team member) and Wayne from KAOS Design & Graphics (email: wayne@kaoscanada.com) to create something for us and voila! This will be one of our logos that  will be screened on to t-shirts and will be available for purchase in the very near future from our website.

SPONSORS: If you want to have your logo printed on the back of our team shirts you can do so by way of sponsorship. Kindly email contact@motorcygalz.com if you are interested for details.

Get ready for the huge liquidation sale.

Overstocked with leather, biker gear and accessories.

Over $600,000 has to go…everything 50 to 80% off…ladies leather jackets only 99 dollars…men’s leather jackets only one hundred forty nine dollars…get an 8 piece biker set including jacket, chaps, gloves – only 2-95.

Start Thursday and runs to Sunday at the Ramada Hotel’s Oak Maple Ballroom in Kelowna.

Dyna Solo Spring Saddle

DYNA^® BOBBER WITH NEW KIT

Solo Spring Saddle for Classic Style

Owners of most 2006 and later Harley-Davidson^® Dyna^® models can achieve the Hot Bobber look with the installation of the new Solo Spring Saddle – Black Leather (part number 54373-10), a 10.5-inch wide solo seat with the minimalistic “just enough to ride” look. The torsion-style springs are designed for the optimal balance between spring suspension and support. The smooth metal seat pan and the simple frame cover leave a clean, finished appearance. The seat can be removed and replaced with a Touring seat for two-up riding. Installation requires separate purchase of a Spring Seat Mounting Hardware Kit (part number 54075-10).

This kit does not fit all Dyna^® models. See an authorized Harley-Davidson^® Retailer for complete fitment details.

Wind Splitter

NEW WIND SPLITTER TOURING WINDSHIELD

Effective Contoured Shape Enhances Air Flow Around Rider

The new Wind Splitter Windshield (part number 57164-10, from Harley-Davidson^® Genuine Motor Accessories™ is shaped for the perfect combination of effective air flow management and distinctive styling. This 7-inch tall windshield is higher in the centre than traditional low-profile wind deflectors, and is shaped to move the air over and around the rider. Its sweeping design complements the fairing and the inner dash panel, while the smoked finish looks great against any paint colour. A centre-mounted Bar & Shield medallion adds a distinctive finishing touch. The Wind Splitter fits 1996 and later Electra Glide^®, Street Glide^® and Trike models. It does not fit with the zumo 550 GPS Navigator, or with windshield bags or pouches. A similar Wind Splitter Windshield (part number 57116-10) is also available for 1998 and later Road Glide^® models.

NEW EDGE CUT COLLECTION

A Black-anodized Finish Machined to Expose Raw Aluminum

The new Edge Cut Collection Billet Style Heel/Toe Shift Lever (part number 34045-10) is one element of the new Edge Cut Collection of accessories from Harley-Davidson^® Genuine Motor Accessories™. These slotted shift levers are forged from 6061-T6 aluminum and then black-anodized and machined to reveal aluminum within the slots. The kit includes a front and rear lever, and chrome hardware, and fits 1986 and later FL Softail^® and 1988 and later Touring models.

The Edge Cut Shift Levers complement the machined stems of the Edge Cut Mirrors (part number 92441-10) and slotted Edge Cut Hand Control Lever Kit (part number 55798-10). The Edge Cut Collection also includes hand grips, foot and shifter pegs, brake pedal pads, footboard inserts, and a billet-style shifter and rear brake lever, to fit many Dyna^®, Softail^®, VRSC™, Sportster^® and Touring models. See an authorized Harley-Davidson^® Retailer for fitment details.

NEW CONTRAST CHROME ROULETTE WHEELS

The Dazzle of Brilliant Chrome Against Durable Gloss Black Powdercoat

The new Roulette Custom Wheel – Contrast Chrome (part number 55065-10, 17-inch front, part number 55064-10, 16-inch rear) from Harley-Davidson^® Genuine Motor Accessories™ features eleven slim spokes highlighted in brilliant chrome that blend with the gloss black rim. The spoke shape stands proud on the rim’s edge, mimicking the pockets on a roulette wheel. The surface catches and reflects light, just as the raised ridges deflect the spinning roulette ball. These wheels have undergone hundreds of hours of real-world testing to meet the highest standards of performance and durability. The wheel fits 2009 and later Touring models (except Trike) and requires separate purchase of model-specific Wheel Installation Kits. See an authorized Harley-Davidson^® Retailer for fitment details.

 

Motorcycle Gas Tank Cover from Snap-on Tools

So when you are out there working on  your bike, you don’t want to scratch the paint so it is important to cover you tank for protection. Snap–on tools has just the thing for your bike with this Gas Tank Cover.

The cover fits Harley-Davidson Dyna, Softail and Touring models as well as various Yamaha, Victory, Triumph and Kawasaki models. 

This non-marring cover keeps the dust, dirt and potential scratches off your gas tank when you are performing routine maintenance or just putting it in the garage. The non-abrasive inner liner secures it in place so it won’t fall off. Retail price is approximately $49.

Contact Smythe Tool Sales Ltd. 250-490-7044 in the Okanagan.

33 pc - Motorcycle Tool Set

This 33 piece motorcycle tool set is a must-have for the rider. This particular kit is designed to service most American manufactured motorcycles. From battery service to clutch adjustments to seat removal, this set will see you through roadside maintenance and emergency repairs. 

The kit is about 10″ x 5.5″ wide and about 2 1/4″ thick so it will pack quite nicely aboard a bike. The kit retails around $450 and is available through Snap-On.  Contact Smythe Tool Sales Ltd. 250-490-7044.

Folding Hex/Torx 8 pc Wrench set

This set includes two TORX sizes (T27, T40) and six hex sizes (5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 5/16 and 3/8″) Fits a wide range of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

 Contact Smythe Tool Sales Ltd. 250-490-7044

Brad Harnett, Parts Manager of Kanes Harley-Davidson

At the second Garage Party recently, parts manager Brad Harnett conducted a workshop on how to properly detail your motorcycle. He explained the full range of HD detailing products and tools and there is even one for the little one in your life who always wants to help.

From left: Windshield Water repellant, Sunwash concentrate, Bug Remover, Harley Black tire sidewall protectant, Harley Gloss UV Ptrotective detailer and Wheel & Tire Cleaner removes brake dust and brightens whitewalls and in the back is the air dryer.

New lightweight hybrid helmet for the ladies

Complete with a pony tail indent for riding comfort

This helmet is marketed to be the lightest weight fiberglass helmet. 17% lighter than traditional fiberglass shells. It is exclusive to women riders. Has a removable, washable, anti-static liner and you can get a removable visor. DOT approved.

So, the essential travel hair bag should contain all products seen in the photo. Mini hair brush, hair spray for those loose ends and Kevin Murphy Fresh Hair – a spray in baby power type of mixture to soak up the natural oils of helmet head.

Step 1 - Remove helmet and spray hair with Fresh Hair to soak up helmet head oils

Step 2 - Use nifty towel that came with your Fresh Hair and towel dry your hair as though you just got out of the shower

Step 3 - back comb hair on top of head and flop it forward as you tie the remainder of the hair in a pony tail.

Step 4 - bring back back combed hair and pin it just above pony tail then use your tiny bottle of hair spray and go to town!

Step 5 - braid any hair hanging down to further the style

Step 6 - wrap braid around top of pony tail, put on party shoes and head out!

Who does this mannequin think he is - Marilyn Manson?

So the idea behind chaps is warmth mainly. If you have gone out for a Spring or Fall ride in just your denims, you can attest to the fact that it may have taken some time to warm up afterward. Idea number two is protection for your legs. However, if you should bite the dust and slide on your butt – you are in trouble.

I do believe that this mannequin is an example of just that. The after effects – legs are good, jeans – what jeans?