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Editor’s Notes First…to all of you who have been desperately waiting to read your latest issue of the Montana Retreads Times, my apologies for not staying on the semi monthly schedule. I will offer no excuses other than to say if I had any contributions, I would be more anxious to labor over a timely newsletter. Second…this summer has been very busy for all of us and it has been difficult to keep up with all the rides, breakfasts, and fund raisers that have been occurring. There are even rides amongst members that don’t get reported. And, if I forget to take my camera, we don’t get proper coverage of the events. So…I will endeavor to keep doing the Montana Retreads Times on some sort of a predictable schedule but could sure use some input on rides, activities and news from the membership. Anyone with a computer or typewriter is encouraged to submit. Remember…it’s your club, so let us know information that might help the rest of us. Reader Poll Consistent with the apology above, we’ve decided to ask you a few questions that might help us determine the future of the newsletter. So, take a few minutes and answer the questions that follow and either submit to me or Bill by phone or e-mail.
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Technical Tips Usually in this column we try to cover some important piece of information on either mechanical issues or tips from fellow riders that can save money or scraped knuckles. As we approach winter, we have only the regular tips to share…get a battery maintainer for your bike.(J.C. Whitney has a great one for 29 bucks), change your oil & filter and put Stabil in your gas tank with a fresh fill up. Make sure that the tires get checked for proper air pressure during the course of the winter (the cold causes air temperature loss). When spring arrives, you’re ready to go. Bill’s Corner We had a great riding season this year and, as usual, got in lots of unscheduled “pick up rides”. Dave and I did a 7 day trip to Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise, Canada in June, followed by a 3 day tour around and through Stanley and Grangeville, ID and back home on Rt. 12. Joe and Iva got over to the coast of Oregon, too. The attendance at the rides was tremendous and our participation rate was way up this year. Let’s make next year another great year for riding. We learned some things this year that we’ll incorporate into next year’s planning. In the meantime, we’ll see you all at the winter breakfasts and for goodness sake, if the weather permits, call someone and go riding. Remember: This is your riding club. It’s set up for your safety and enjoyment. It’s here for YOU. Suggestions and criticisms are always welcome so that we can constantly improve it. Let’s stay in touch.
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