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Captain Reports November 4th 2007
December Newsletter 2007
After an awe inspiring speech by our president (short timer), we broke up into two groups. Tony was
my tail gunner and the Randys (the good and the bad) corralled the second group. This was going to be a
toy drop-off day but it was cancelled so we headed on out with group two right behind. After a short ride
on the freeway we got off in Highland and went through Mentone, Yucaipa, Oak Glenn, Beaumont, and
on down into Hemet, which we had to maneuver around a fresh car accident. We stopped at the
Chevron station for some relief. (one way or another). The Randys found us anyway.
After twenty minutes or so we saddled up and were off again. Heading south on S3 (Sage rd.) and then
left onto Wilson Valley rd. It’s a gorgeous day for a bike ride. We hit the 371 in Aguanga and turned
left heading north toward Anza. It got a little windy through Anza, but not too bad. When we hit the 74
(also known as The Pines to Palms Highway) we headed west back towards Hemet. Then at the 243,
turning right on up to Idyllwild. Our final stop at Jo’an’s Restaurant and Bar we could all sit and
eat. Becki had a Birthday cake waiting for me there, so we all had dessert. Thanks Beck.
This was a great ride with great people. Thanks everybody. Thanks Tony, Randy, and Randy for the help.
Let’s do this again some time Steve Bodden
my tail gunner and the Randys (the good and the bad) corralled the second group. This was going to be a
toy drop-off day but it was cancelled so we headed on out with group two right behind. After a short ride
on the freeway we got off in Highland and went through Mentone, Yucaipa, Oak Glenn, Beaumont, and
on down into Hemet, which we had to maneuver around a fresh car accident. We stopped at the
Chevron station for some relief. (one way or another). The Randys found us anyway.
After twenty minutes or so we saddled up and were off again. Heading south on S3 (Sage rd.) and then
left onto Wilson Valley rd. It’s a gorgeous day for a bike ride. We hit the 371 in Aguanga and turned
left heading north toward Anza. It got a little windy through Anza, but not too bad. When we hit the 74
(also known as The Pines to Palms Highway) we headed west back towards Hemet. Then at the 243,
turning right on up to Idyllwild. Our final stop at Jo’an’s Restaurant and Bar we could all sit and
eat. Becki had a Birthday cake waiting for me there, so we all had dessert. Thanks Beck.
This was a great ride with great people. Thanks everybody. Thanks Tony, Randy, and Randy for the help.
Let’s do this again some time Steve Bodden
Carrying a Pillion Passenger
Before taking a passenger check your tire pressure. The pressure should be exactly correct or even 10%
harder.
Braking with a passenger is slightly different. If you have got into the habit of using mainly your front brake,
this is good. With a passenger however the stopping distances are increased. Due to the added weight
over the rear wheel you can tap into rear brake a lot more as it is less likely to lock up.
The new pillion passenger has to learn to move with the motorbike. For this reason the rider must not drop
the bike dramatically on the very first corner but must with slow progression get the passenger used to the
strange sensation of being part of a vehicle, rather than a passive dead-weight.
I personally consider it bad manners on the biker's part to accelerate and brake too harshly with a
passenger on-board. When you do this it is so physically demanding for the passenger to hold on that it
detracts
from the freedom and pleasures of their biking experience.
The Pillion Passenger
The passenger must hold on. The rider's waist/belt is still the best option. There are a few products on the
market that offer alternatives to this. Whatever is used, the passenger must remember not to restrict
the freedom of the rider to move about freely when moving over technical surfaces.
The passenger has the privilege of being able to look about and take in the whole scene. When turning
about to look behind the bike they must only twist from the waist up. Allowing their pelvis and legs to twist
causes the whole bike to momentarily alter direction which can be very disconcerting for the rider
Before taking a passenger check your tire pressure. The pressure should be exactly correct or even 10%
harder.
Braking with a passenger is slightly different. If you have got into the habit of using mainly your front brake,
this is good. With a passenger however the stopping distances are increased. Due to the added weight
over the rear wheel you can tap into rear brake a lot more as it is less likely to lock up.
The new pillion passenger has to learn to move with the motorbike. For this reason the rider must not drop
the bike dramatically on the very first corner but must with slow progression get the passenger used to the
strange sensation of being part of a vehicle, rather than a passive dead-weight.
I personally consider it bad manners on the biker's part to accelerate and brake too harshly with a
passenger on-board. When you do this it is so physically demanding for the passenger to hold on that it
detracts
from the freedom and pleasures of their biking experience.
The Pillion Passenger
The passenger must hold on. The rider's waist/belt is still the best option. There are a few products on the
market that offer alternatives to this. Whatever is used, the passenger must remember not to restrict
the freedom of the rider to move about freely when moving over technical surfaces.
The passenger has the privilege of being able to look about and take in the whole scene. When turning
about to look behind the bike they must only twist from the waist up. Allowing their pelvis and legs to twist
causes the whole bike to momentarily alter direction which can be very disconcerting for the rider
Saftey Officer Karen Carter
Lets Keep Riding Safe and Fun