Dear Fig,

Welcome to the August 2007 edition of your i- Bike Newsletter.

While no accidents or injuries have been reported, these tires may experience uneven tread wear and deformation at higher than average highway speeds, resulting in tread separation and partial tread loss.

The recall is based on a manufacturing defect and only includes the 120/70 sized front tires with a "Made in France" designation on the sidewall and either a "DOT 6UCW 980T" or "DOT 6UCW 979T" imprint (see illustration).

If you think you may be eligible for a free replacement tire, contact Michelin Consumer Relations at 1-866-324-2835 or contact us to make the necessary arrangements. There is no cost to the consumer for this service and Michelin is happy to answer any questions you may have

Michelin Web Notice

American favorite and defending World Champion Nicky Hayden (Honda) suffered a serious setback when he and fellow American, John Hopkins, collided hard on the first-lap run into turn two. Hayden stayed upright but his bike was so badly damaged that he was eventually forced to pull in and retire. Hopkins hit the asphalt, but was able to remount and eventually finish in fifteenth position.

Probably the most impressive ride of the day was by Marco Melandri who, after a serious crash and ankle injury he sustained during Saturday's qualifying race, managed to climb his way back through the pack from a tenth-place starting position to finish third. Overall it was a great day for both local and international MotoGP enthusiasts and fans are already looking forward to next year's race, officially scheduled for July 18-20, 2008

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca homepage

Ironically, this former Hollywood actor, Army Ranger and pilot had only been a motorcyclist for five months prior to his record-breaking attempt. Scherer said he had visited Bonneville three years ago to watch the time trials and was immediately hooked. He went out and bought his bike, took the Motorcycle Safety Foundation riding course at Cabrillo College and got his license.

Scherer learned about an isolated stretch of road in Hollister where he could go out and practice without worrying about cross-traffic. As a pilot, his instinct to improve his aerodynamic profile led him to invent a method of cocking his head while riding which reduced his wind resistance. By the time he was hitting 130 mph, he felt he was ready for the Salt Flats. Scherer credits his bike with the four records, "I was just along for the ride" he jokes. He went on to explain that the first four miles of the ten-mile course at Bonneville are used only to get up to speed, miles five and six are timed and the rest is used to decelerate. You then run the course in the opposite direction to ensure the time recorded isn't wind-assisted.

If you happen to spot a motorcycle-shaped blur on Highway 1 headed toward Half Moon Bay, or find yourself seeing things on an otherwise deserted road in Hollister on a Sunday morning-give Bill a thumbs- up and wish him the best in Bonneville next month!

Santa Cruz Sentinal Newspaper Article

Being able to store four bikes sideways in the back of the garage and still have room for the car is an amazing thing! We can move any motorcycle out for service or riding without emptying the garage first and still leave most of the collection safely under cover. Heck, now we might even have room for that new FZ-1 we've been drooling over. Come down to the shop and take one out for a test shove and you'll see why we're so happy to carry this product.

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Initially used almost exclusively for "marine grade" applications, 303 products have gained popularity with custom automotive, snowmobile, RV and motorcycle enthusiasts. 303 Aerospace Protectant has been proven to silence squeaking Harley drive belts and can even extend the life of the rubber. 303 Protectant provides a breathable, flexible UV barrier against oxidation for vinyl, leather, plastic, Plexiglas and aluminum motorcycle components without drawing away the surface chemistry or leaving a "wet" look.

If you're tired of looking through a hazy or UV-fogged windshield, visor or quarter fairing, we can show you how to polish out the damage and protect the repaired surface from future oxidation and scratching. 303 Aerospace Protectant creates such a smooth surface on treated Plexiglas that objects that would normally scratch or gouge the material just slide right off

If you're serious about your investment in your motorcycle, gear and accessories, you owe it to yourself to check out the entire line of 303 cleaning, restoration and protection products.

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They're handsome, comfortable, fit well and work well with all types of helmets. They feature a strong curve (wraparound) that encloses your eyes on the sides, which prevents drafts from coming in from the sides. The nosepiece is molded in for a comfortable fit and tight seal. The earpieces are narrow and straight that makes them easy to put on after you have your helmet on.

These are made of very high quality plastic, and our own sets have stood up to months of daily hard use, abuse and fumbling without any hint of damage. All models are fitted with special, high definition lenses that are a light brown in color, but work just like gray or smoke colors.

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