Category: On the Road Tips

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MOTORCYCLE HELMET WITH PINLOCK VISOR FOR CLEAR VISION IN THE RAIN

MOTORCYCLE RIDERS it is worth it to INVEST IN A PINLOCK VISOR FOR YOUR HELMET TO SEE CLEARLY WHILE RIDING IN THE RAIN.  It is dangerous to ride a motorcycle when your helmet shield fogs.

In 1994, Derek Arnold created the Pinlock system for motorcycle riders to see clearly. The Pinlock system uses a silicon bead sealant when the Pinlock visor is attached to the helmet visor to absorb moisture on the inside to allow clear visibility.  The Pinlock inserts integrate with different helmet brand visors.

There are three different types of Pinlocks:

1. Push Pin – used with Pinlock ready helmets by inserting lens into the face shield
2. Three Component Pin – provides extra grip to a helmet that has an expanded version of the Push Pin system with integrated screws
3. Tear Off Pin – uses Pinlock insert lenses and tear-off strips for motorcycle racers. The Pinlock Tear Off Pins are only compatible with 2D visors.

There are three Pinlock levels for fog protection:

1. Pinlock 30 – universal fit for Pinlock ready helmet brands
2. Pinlock 70 – custom fit for specific helmet brands
3. Pinlock 120 – specific helmet brands for motorcycle racing or adventure riding

Visit https://pinlock.com to see if there is a Pinlock visor available for your helmet.

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CHECK THE WEATHER BEFORE YOUR MOTORCYCLE RIDE

It’s highly suggested to check the weather along the route you plan to take on your journey to your destination outside your local riding area.

My go to website to obtain weather forecast on Interstates are https://www.theweathernetwork.com/us/maps/us-highway-forecast/ and https://www.accuweather.com/en/driving-directions-weather.  My favorite app to monitor weather conditions is MyRadar http://myradar.com.

The more you ride your motorcycle across state lines, you will LEARN HOW TO READ THE SKY. Is the sky clear? Are the clouds white or dark ready to release rain?

PAY ATTENTION TO THE ANIMALS. I’ve witness for myself during my cross country motorcycle rides the old wives’ tale is true if COWS ARE LYING DOWN IN A PASTURE A RAINSTORM IS COMING…lol

ALWAYS PACK YOUR RAIN GEAR!!! It rains winter, spring, summer and fall.

ONLY YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE YOU DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND LIQUIDS WITH ELECTROLYTES TO HYDRATE to prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion, which can lead to more serious health conditions, such as heat stroke.
Ride Safe and Ride Smart,

SeCCRet the Cross Country Rider

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Motorcycle Dealerships Recognized for Outstanding Customer Service by Indian Motorcycle Owners

I enjoy riding motorcycles cross country and I prefer to patronize motorcycle dealerships that enjoy interacting with people to produce a positive and safe outcome on the open road. I asked Indian Motorcycle owners in a Facebook group “What dealership in your area provides outstanding customer service?”

Below is the list of dealerships recognized for outstanding customer service by Indian Motorcycle owners:

State/CountryDealershipWebsite
AlabamaBig #1 Motorsportshttps://www.bignumber1.com/
ArizonaDouble D’s Performance Ihttps://www.double-ds-performance.com/
ArkansasHeritage Indian of Northwest Arkansashttp://www.heritageindiannwa.com/
ArkansasGregory Polarishttps://www.gregorypolaris.com/
AustraliaIndian Motorcycle Perthhttps://victorymotorcyclesperth.sitedynamic.com.au/
AustraliaIndian Motorcycles Brisbanehttps://victorymotorcyclesbrisbane.sitedynamic.com.au/
AustraliaAdelaide Motorcycle Centrehttps://adelaidemc.com.au/
CaliforniaIndian Motorcycle of El Cajonhttps://indianmotorcycleelcajon.com/
California Hollister Powersportshttps://hollisterpowersports.com/
CaliforniaHerwaldt Motorsportshttps://www.herwaldt.com/
California C & E Auburn V-Twinhttps://www.auburnvtwin.com/
CaliforniaNorth County Indian Motorcyclehttps://www.northcountyindian.com/
California Indian Motorcycle of Orange Countyhttps://www.indianmotorcycleorangecounty.com/
ColoradoIndian Motorcycle of Denverhttps://www.gforcepowersports.com/
ColoradoIndian of Fort Collins Coloradohttps://www.indianmotorcycleoffortcollins.com/
DubaiIndian Motorcycle United Arab Emirateshttps://www.indianmotorcycle.ae/
FloridaIndian Motorcycle of Miamihttps://www.indianmotorcycleofmiami.com/
FloridaIndian Motorcycle of Panama City Beachhttps://indianofpcb.com/
FloridaIndian Motorcycle Treasure Coasthttps://www.treasurecoastindianmotorcycle.com/
FloridaAdventure Motorsports of NWFhttps://www.adventuremotorsportsofnwf.com/
FloridaIndian Motorcycle of Melbournehttp://www.indianmotorcycleofmelbournefl.com/
GeorgiaIndian Motorcycle of Mariettahttps://indianmotorcyclemarietta.com/
GeorgiaMall of Georgia Indian Motorcycleshttps://mallofgeorgiaindianmotorcycle.com/
IdahoSawtooth Indian Motorcyclehttps://www.sawtoothindianmotorcycle.com/
IndianaIndian Motorcycle of Elkharthttps://elkhartindianmotorcycle.com/
IndianaIndian Motorcycle of Clarksvillehttps://www.sawtoothindianmotorcycle.com/
KansasIndian Motorcycle Kansas Cityhttps://www.ridenowkansascity.com/--indian-motorcycles
IllinoisRoute 66 Indian Motorcyclehttps://www.rt66indianmotorcycle.com/--Million-Mile-Warranty
Illinois Indian Motorcycle of Libertyvillehttps://www.indianmotorcycleoflibertyville.com/
IllinoisiMotorsportshttps://www.imotorsportsinc.com/
LouisianaIndian Motorcycle of New Orleanshttps://indianofneworleans.com/
LouisianaShreveport Cycleshttps://www.shreveportcycles.com/
MainePaul Blouin Performance in Augustahttps://www.blouinperformance.com/
MarylandTwigg Indian Motorcyclehttps://www.twiggindianmotorcycle.com/
MarylandIndian Motorcycle - Chesapeake Cycleshttps://chesapeakecycles.com/indian-of-annapolis/
MassachusettsMOMS of Bostonhttps://www.momsboston.com/
MassachusettsMOMS Foxborohttps://www.momsouth.com/
MassachusettsIndian Motorcycle of Springfieldhttps://indianofspringfield.com/
MichiganLakeside Indian Motorcycle https://www.lakesideindian.com/
MichiganMotor City Motorcycleshttps://www.motorcitymotorcycles.com/
Michigan
MinnesotaBison Thunder Motors in St. Michael and St. Paulhttps://bisonthundermotorcycle.com/
New HampshireMOMS of Manchesterhttps://www.momsnh.com/
New MexicoIndian Motorcycle of Albuquerquehttps://www.indianmotorcycleabq.com/
New JerseyIndian Motorcycle of Monmouthhttps://indianofmonmouth.com/
New JerseyIndian Motorcycle of Waynehttps://indianmotorcyclewayne.com/
New YorkGotham Motorcycleshttps://gothamsi.com/
New YorkIndian Motorcycle of Mineolahttps://indianmotorcycleofmineola.com/
NorwayIndian Motorcycle VBSMC Verdalhttps://www.indianmotorcycle.no/
North CarolinaIndian Motorcycle Charlottehttps://indianmotorcyclecharlotte.com/
North CarolinaGarcia Indian Motorcyclehttps://www.garciaindianmotorcycle.com/
North CarolinaBaker American Cycleshttps://www.bakeramericancycle.com/
North CarolinaIndian Motorcycle Greensborohttps://indianmotorcyclegreensboro.com/
North DakotaWheels Inc. http://www.wheels-inc.com/
OhioJohnny K’s Indian Motorcyclehttps://www.johnnykspowersports.com/
OklahomaIndian Motorcycle of Oklahomahttp://www.indianmotorcyclesofoklahoma.com/
PennsylvaniaCosmo’s Indian Motorcyclehttps://www.cosmosindian.com/
PennsylvaniaIndian of Muncy & State Collegehttps://www.indianmotorcycleofcentralpa.com/
ScotlandAlba Customshttps://www.albacustoms.com/
South CarolinaCoastal Indian Motorcycle of Myrtle Beachhttps://coastalindian.com/
South DakotaIndian Motorcycle of Sturgishttps://www.indianmotorcyclesturgis.com/
South DakotaVern Eide Motoplexhttps://www.verneidemotoplex.com/
TennesseeMusic City Indianhttps://www.musiccityindianmotorcycle.com/
TennesseeSloan’s Murfreesborohttps://sloansmotorcycle.com/
TennesseePowersports Crockett Chattanoogahttps://www.crockettpowersports.com/
TexasIndian Motorcycle of El Pasohttp://www.indianmotorcycleofelpaso.com/
VirginiaIndian Motorcycle of Fredericksburghttps://indianbikesva.com/
VirginiaFriendship Motorsportshttps://friendshipmotorsports.com/
VirginiaIndian Motorcycle of Southeastern Virginiahttps://indianmotorcycleofseva.com/
WashingtonIndian Motorcycle of Auburnhttps://indianmotorcycleofauburn.com/
WashingtonNorth Sound Indian http://www.northsoundindianmotorcycle.net/
WisconsinIndian Motorcycle of Madisonhttps://www.indianmotorcycleofmadison.com/
WisconsinIndian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukeehttps://indianmotorcycleofmetromilwaukee.com/
WisconsinIndian Motorcycle of Racinehttps://rideracine.com/

 

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GAS AND GO ON YOUR MOTORCYCE MAY COME WITH A HEFTY PRICE

The convenience of GAS AND GO on a motorcycle may come with a hefty price if you plan to pay with a debit or credit card.

There is usually a very small sign on the gas pump informing customers your debit or credit card may be pre-authorized for an amount more than the purchase price.


Paying directly at the pump can cost you an additional $1.00 to $150.00 plus hold for days after paying for gas to fill up the tank.

It’s not only embarrassing to hear the cashier say “YOUR CARD IS DECLINED” while standing in a long line to make a purchase, it is also frustrating when YOUR MONEY IS ON HOLD!

Let’s not also forget the scam artist that create skimmers to capture your transaction data from the magnetic strip on the back of your credit or debit card after entering your secret pin numbers at the pump to empty your bank account. Lost or stolen debit and credit cards with a chip are easy to use without proof of identity.

Budget smart for your motorcycle ride:

1. Call your bank before you ride to provide dates, states and countries you plan to travel.
2. Pay for your gas inside to avoid a hold on your money.
3. Have cash on hand.
4. Cash is still King.
5. Pay Inside, Gas and Go!