Meeting Recap-February 23, 2013

Seven of us met this rainy Saturday for our monthly meeting. After taking a look at the latest Baloney Shop (it's back!) we discussed and agreed to some changes in our schedule. In order to take advantage of the warmer months ahead that would allow some rides to new, and more distant lunch stops followed by local touring, we decided to begin meetings at 9 a.m. rather than 10 a.m.When winter return we can go back to the later start if we want to.

In light of Holy Week coming the end of March we decided to pull next month's meeting forward a week to March 23rd (at 9 a.m.). Additionally we'll start the March 9th ride at 9 a.m.

Prompted by some back and forth discussion about "drive sprockets" prior to our last ride we had a round-table about the pros and cons of the three major final drive mechanism in motorcycles. Since all three mechanisms were represented by the attendees, we all learned something.

After this discussion we viewed a number of videos, one dealing with the danger that can occur when following a loaded pick up at speed.One video was a compilation of dash camera clips from Russia. One thig learned is you don't want to drive in Russia  and certainly not ride. These folks are crazy on the road.

Other videos were more humorous with lots of out-loud laugh moments.

Remember, our next ride is March 9th; next meeting March 23rd, both starting at 9 a.m.