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Spring 08
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With all the crazy weather we have had this spring, we have ordered in more Road Toads. Road toads are the motorcyclist version of Frogg Toggs Rain Gear w/reflective piping and small stow away bag that everything fits in.
There are new colors available this year. Black, Dark Blue & Light Grey.
$59.95-$64.95
Come and check out the new HJC Symax II. Modular helmet with the interior sun visor $279.99-$289.99
Colors available: Black, White, Silver, Pearl White, Candy Red, Anthricite, & Wine Berry
Also available the HJC FS-10 Full Face Helmet w/interior sun visor $249.99-$259.99 Colors available: Graphics: Red, Blue or Black. Solids:White, Black, Rubbertone, Silver, & Anthricite
New Helmet brand available: GMAX
Check out the styles, colors and prices at www.ridersedgepowersports.com
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Women riders info: check out http://www.womenridersnow.com
Info for drivers and passengers.
Our web masters are updating new 08 catalogs. Not all of them are updated yet, but we do have the new catalogs in the store.
Check out these links on our website, they are on the right side of the home page:
Latest News: Updated regularly with industry information on all aspects of the Powersports industry.
Rider Reviews:
From this link you can research what other owners have to say about a variety of machines including motorcycles, atvs, dirt bikes, jet skis, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, generators, trailers, scooters, boats, and utility vehicles.
Very informative check it out and write tour own review.
EBay Store!
Check out our eBay store for specials! If you find something on there you want and don't want to go through EBay call and let us know. Some of items on the EBay store are closeout items. http://stores.ebay.com/Riders-Edge-Powersports
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Consignment Corner:
-Stock windshield for a GL1500 &
Rotor covers Best offer on both!!
-EVS AMX-5 Knee braces
Normal retail on these is $145.95 ea.
Used once, L&R leg both for $220
Call the store @ 515-962-0535 or stop in.
For sale by owner:
*1993 Honda Goldwing 1500
Very clean Blue, 136,008 miles, CB w/passenger PTT button, Tulsa windshield, Elite 3 tires, Kuryakyn ring of fire, trailer hitch, Smart Tire, and many other extras.
$6500 call Steve 515-975-7237
If you want to list any items for sale please contact Melissa @ 515-962-0535 or email Melissa@ridersedgepowersports.com
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Things to do:
*April - September
Bike Down to I Town!
Indianola Bike Night on the Square
3rd Friday of the month. 6pm-10pm
Live music, vendors, food, and good friends!
*May-September
Knoxville Bike Nights, Knoxville, IA. 1st Friday night of the month 6-10pm May 2 through September 5, 309 E. Main St, hosted by Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Knoxville Bike Night Bar Association. For more information, call 641-828-7555 or visit www.discoverknoxville.org.
*May 15-18 Hog Wild Rodeo, Conesville, IA. Sponsored by Circle of Pride Motorcycle Club. Thursday warm up party. Friday & Saturday multiple bands, Bag Lady Sue, Outlaw Drags, ride in bike show, poker run, extreme fighting, fireworks and Bob the Bull. No one under 21. For more information, call 515-265-1692 or visit www.circleofpridemc.com
June 12-14th 08 Sturgis on the River
Davenport, IA www.sturgisontheriver.com
If you know of an event please let us know so we can add it to our event calendar on our web site.
Save gas...Ride to work!
Stop in to get your commuting gear. Clothing & luggage in stock and more available from our warehouse usually within 2 business days.
National Ride to work Day
Wed. July 16th!
www.ridetowork.org
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The "Save Your Hide" Guide:
What to look for in protective gear
Even small injuries can cost more than the total worth of your bike...and the garage you park it in. Some manufacturers use consumer ignorance to sell products that are very profitable but unsafe. Good gear can make all the difference; here are a few tips on how to choose.
Priorities of purchase
Will this save my skin?
So how do you choose the right gear? When you meet the pavement unexpectedly you want 3 things. 1. Impact protection 2. Abrasion strength 3. Tear strength.
Look for pliable dense foam padding inserts for impact protection.
Look for quality safety lock stitching; your gear is only as strong as it's seams.
A simple fall at 30mph can subject your clothing to more than 30 pounds of tearing force.
Fabrics with similar thicknesses and feels can have vastly different protective characteristics.
Kevlar
Dupont strikes again
In order to give it the proper motorcycle abrasion strength Kevlar must be woven together with Cordura and Lycra, example: Schoeller's Keprotec. These are the only suits approved for road racing other than leather. Some gear manufacturers use small portions of pure Kevlar as a gimmick. Quality full suits of it can be found.
This gear is lighter, offers greater protection and it breathes. It slides on pavement the same way as leather and dissipates friction heat better than leather. Due to its innate toughness during
construction and the fabrics limited availability it is not widely marketed so it will take a bit of looking to get one.
Nylon
Only certain grades of nylon will do
Many names are given to types of Nylon to make it sound impressive. Only Cordura Nylon or Dynatec of 620 Denier or above is suitable for motorcycle gear.
Denier refers to the thickness of the fibers in the weave, higher denier means higher abrasion and tear strength. Be aware that due to cost, some makers coat their nylon with a layer of polyurethane that under heavy pavement friction can melt into your skin.
Leather
Who wore it before you did?
Leather has long been a good protective fabric. However, many variables can affect its quality including, the type, age and diet of the animal it came from.
Different methods used to clean, tan and dye the leather affect it as well. Unfortunately the best
way to tell if the garment is made of good leather is to look at the price tag. Good leather costs more and that cost is passed on to the consumer.
Leather should be worn snug because when leather folds its tear strength lowers considerably. As an organic material leather dries out and looses it's flexibility over time. In fact each time leather gets wet and dries it can loose up to 20% of it's tear and abrasion strength. If you purchase leather, get the best you can and care for it habitually, even if it's just hanging in the closet.
Tear and Abrasion Strength by the numbers:
Pounds of force until fabric tears /Abrasion cycles on pavement until fabric fails
Cotton Jeans: 4.5 pounds to tear 50 cycles to failure
70 Denier Standard Nylon: 4.5 pounds to tear 165 cycles to failure
500 Denier Polyester: 8 pounds to tear 180 cycles to failure
200 Denier Standard Nylon: 7.5 pounds to tear 275 cycles to failure
500 Denier Cordura: 22 pounds to tear 710 cycles to failure
620 Denier Cordura: 35 pounds to tear 1200 cycles to failure
NEW Competition Grade Leather: 80-110 pounds to tear 1200-1700 cycles to failure
1000 Denier Cordura: 110 pounds to tear 1780 cycles to failure
Air Mesh Kevlar 1260: pounds to tear 970 cycles to failure
Stretch Kevlar Blend: 420lbs pounds to tear 1800 cycles to failure
April 23, 2008
US - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has developed a web site aimed at truck drivers, large fleet operators and the everyday driver encouraging motorcycle awareness, Clutch and Chrome reported April 12. The site is www.forcardrivers.com.
"Whether you're a manager of a large company, someone who drives a truck for a living, or just a concerned car driver, you can find valuable resources on this web site that may save the life of your employees or yourself," reads the opening paragraph of the site. "Learn how to safely interact with motorcyclists from the people who know the challenges of motorcycling the best - the Motorcycle Safety Foundation."
The new web site offers online videos covering why and how drivers should be more alert for their two-wheeled cousins, as well as DVDs and presentation kits available for purchase to be used for fleet drivers.
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Groups:
We are proud sponsors and/or members of the following groups…
GWTA
www.gwta.org
GWRRA (chapter A)
www.gwrraiachapa.com
WOW (women on wheels)
Lady roadrunners
www.geocities.com/ladyroadrunners/
ATVA (all terrain vehicle association)
www.atvaonline.com
THE FARMMX
Stop in the store to see the schedule for The Farm MX or log on to:
www.thefarmmx.com
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News:
Riders Edge Powersports is Iowa’s Frogg Togg & Road Toad Dealer!
Frogg Toggs are breathable raingear and come in several colors.
A new item called Frogg legs. These slide over the leg with a leather patch so you don’t burn the frogg toggs on the pipes if they are exposed on your bike. This item is specifically made for motorcyclist.
www.froggtoggs.com
We will be adding the frogg togg info to our website soon.
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