Experienced Rider Course

At our last club meeting/breakfast a = number of club=20 members asked if the club would organize another Motorcycle Safety = Foundation=20 (MSF) Experienced Rider Course (ERC). Last year the club set up an = ERC in=20 which six club members participated. Quoting from the Utah Rider = Education=20 (URE) website (http://www.utahridered.com), = "The=20 eight-hour Experienced Rider Course (ERC) is designed for riders with at = least=20 1,000 miles of current riding experience. You will practice techniques = for=20 cornering, stopping quickly, and swerving, as well as mental skills for = hazard=20 detection and avoidance, traction management, and more". Perhaps = one of=20 the unstated goals of the course is that you become more familiar with = the=20 capabilities and limitations of your own bike. Therefore you = supply the=20 motorcycle and riding gear. The MSF instructors will perform a = safety=20 inspection on your bike. In Utah, two groups teach MSF = courses: Salt=20 Lake Community College and URE. This year I would like to hold the = course=20 with URE. The cost is $50.00 per student. I have not picked = a date=20 so I would appreciate any input you can supply. Obviously we'll = work=20 around the listed rallies, especially Red Rocks. If you're = interested,=20 please send me a message or give me a call. Hopefully I'll have = some=20 candidate dates by our next club/breakfast meeting, Good = Riding and=20 Be Safe!

Tom S. Bingham
2000 R1200C
2002=20 R1150RT
WB7EUX
tombingham@pobox.com
801-891-= 2226

I have received quite a few inquiries = about the=20 Experienced Rider Course (ERC) that I posted information about earlier = this=20 week. I appreciate your interest. Let me field a couple of = the=20 questions asked:

Q: Why don't I just take the = course at my=20 convenience?

A: Absolutely no reason to take = the club=20 course. It's not any cheaper. Last year I thought it was = very=20 enjoyable to see those beautiful BMWs and their riders working = through=20 the range exercises and showing, once again, why we ride = them. Also,=20 I had a chance to meet some folks.

Q: The course date conflicts with = something=20 else I'm doing. What do I do?

A: Unfortunately, that's the way = it works out=20 for some of us. However, there is no reason you can't take the = course on=20 your own on another date. By the way, I haven't chosen a date=20 yet.

Q: Is the course held over the=20 week-end?

A: Generally it is, but Utah = Rider Education=20 (URE) will set up special dates to fit a group's needs. I'm = going to=20 try for the week-end however.

Q: I'm worried that my bike won't = pass the=20 safety inspection, what do I do?

A: I could be facetious here and = say, "c'mon,=20 it's a Beemer". However, if you have those kinds of concerns, get = thyself=20 and thy bike to the dealership or some other qualified motorcycle repair = shop. Generally, the safety inspection is concerned with the = proper safety=20 equipment (lights, horn, engine off switch, etc), serviceable tires, no=20 obviously missing parts, and freedom from oil leaks. Also, supply = your own=20 proper safety gear: Helmet, gloves, long sleeved shirt, sturdy = trousers,=20 and shoes/boots that cover the ankle. If you qualify for the = course=20 (minimum 1,000 miles) then you probably have the right gear. If = any of the=20 MSF instructors are monitoring this post, feel free to jump = in.

Q: If the course is cancelled for = rain or not=20 enough people, will I get my money back?

A: If the course cannot be = resceduled because=20 of a rain out or cancelled because enough people fail to sign up = then a=20 refund is made. If you don't show up after you've paid your = fee: =20 Don't know.

Thanks folks. Feel free to = contact me at the=20 addresses listed below. I rarely have the phone on, but I will = respond to=20 a voice message. email messages evoke the quickest response. = Now=20 that we have some interest, I'll start talking with Utah Rider Education = about=20 some possible dates.

Good Riding and Stay Safe!

tombingham@pobox.com ------=_NextPart_000_00F8_01C1F2C1.F4F8CAC0-- **************************************************************** The Beehive Beemers Internet Mailing List http://www.beehive-beemers.org **************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Swan555@aol.com Subject: BB: Red Rock Volunteer Date: 05 May 2002 09:19:15 EDT Everyone: I need some one to volunteer to lead some sort of GS ride at this year's Red Rock Rendezvous. Not too difficult, in terms of the ride, should only take a couple of hours on Saturday. Let me know. Thanks in advance, Crit **************************************************************** The Beehive Beemers Internet Mailing List http://www.beehive-beemers.org **************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Swan555@aol.com Subject: BB: Advance Registrations Date: 05 May 2002 09:21:04 EDT If you haven't registered for the RRR, consider taking a momen and doing so. Our preregistrations are behind last year. In the other years we have had about 1/3/ of the attendees register in advance. It saves you $5.00 and gives us some working capital. Crit **************************************************************** The Beehive Beemers Internet Mailing List http://www.beehive-beemers.org **************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Tom S. Bingham" Subject: BB: ERC is set, Sat Jun 1 Date: 08 May 2002 05:59:16 -0600 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0087_01C1F655.7C687C80 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The Experienced Rider Course (ERC) is set!! I was fortunate enough to = procure a date of Saturday, June 1 from Utah Rider Education (URE). = Even better, I twisted Dale Bell's arm and he has agreed to teach the = course. Dale is the Chief Instructor for URE. Dale has worked = tirelessly to deliver high-quality, extensive, and beneficial motorcyle = safety training thoughout Utah. For more information, visit the URE = website at www.utahridered.com. We'll need a minimum of six students for the course. If the course = falls apart because of missing the minimum or a rain out, URE will = refund your money. URE reserves the right to fill out the course with = non club members. URE will not make refunds after the course has = started. Send a check for $50.00 payable to: UMA PO Box 841 Roy, Utah 84067 UMA is the shortened form of Utah Motorcylists Association and is fine = for a check and address. Make a note on your check or send one with it = that the check is for the June 1st class for Beehive-Beemers = (Beehive-Beemers, June 1). If you want to make other payment = arrangements, call URE direct at 888-743-3881. Again the cost is = $50.00. I would also appreciate an email from you that you are participating. The course is broken into two parts. June 1, 2002 Classroom Session 8:00AM-11:30AM Reston Hotel 5335 College Dr. Conference Room Murray, Utah (The Reston faces 5300 S, on the north side of the road. It's about a = quarter mile west of I-15) Range Session 12:30PM-4:30PM Taylorsville High School Northeast corner of 5300 South and Redwood Road You'll receive a completion card at the end of the course. At the next club meeting this coming Saturday in Park City, we'll have = an announcement about the ERC. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend = because of a prior commitment. However, don't hesitate to call or email = if you have questions. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses I = have taken in the past. The ERC is a way to know your bike better. I = have a new bike so I'm taking the course again. If you have new bike, = and you have at least 1,000 hours under your belt of recent riding, you = might consider taking the course. In addition, if you haven't taken an = MSF course recently, why not consider taking one. Either the Basic = course if you're just starting out, or the ERC if you've been on a bike = for a while and want to refresh your skills or you have a new bike. The = more you know, the more fun it is! Ride Safe and See You Soon! Tom S. Bingham 801-891-2226 tombingham@pobox.com WB7EUX 2000 R1200C 2002 R1150RT ------=_NextPart_000_0087_01C1F655.7C687C80 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

The Experienced Rider Course (ERC) is = set!! I=20 was fortunate enough to procure a date of Saturday, June 1 from Utah = Rider=20 Education (URE). Even better, I twisted Dale Bell's arm and he has = agreed=20 to teach the course. Dale is the Chief Instructor for URE. = Dale has=20 worked tirelessly to deliver high-quality, extensive, and beneficial = motorcyle=20 safety training thoughout Utah. For more information, visit the = URE=20 website at www.utahridered.com.

We'll need a minimum of six students = for the=20 course. If the course falls apart because of missing the minimum = or a rain=20 out, URE will refund your money. URE reserves the right to fill = out the=20 course with non club members. URE will not make refunds after the = course=20 has started. Send a check for $50.00 payable to:

UMA
PO Box 841
Roy, Utah =20 84067

UMA is the shortened form of Utah = Motorcylists=20 Association and is fine for a check and address. Make a note on = your check=20 or send one with it that the check is for the June 1st class for = Beehive-Beemers=20 (Beehive-Beemers, June 1). If you want to make other payment = arrangements,=20 call URE direct at 888-743-3881. Again the cost is = $50.00.

I would also appreciate an email from = you that you=20 are participating.

The course is broken into two = parts.

June 1, 2002

Classroom = Session
8:00AM-11:30AM
Reston=20 Hotel
5335 College Dr.
Conference Room
Murray, Utah
(The = Reston=20 faces 5300 S, on the north side of the road. It's about a quarter = mile=20 west of I-15)
Range Session
12:30PM-4:30PM
Taylorsville High=20 School
Northeast corner of 5300 South
and Redwood = Road

You'll receive a completion card at the = end of the=20 course.

At the next club meeting this coming = Saturday in=20 Park City, we'll have an announcement about the ERC. Unfortunately = I won't=20 be able to attend because of a prior commitment. However, don't = hesitate=20 to call or email if you have questions.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the = Motorcycle Safety=20 Foundation courses I have taken in the past. The ERC is a way to = know your=20 bike better. I have a new bike so I'm taking the course = again. If=20 you have new bike, and you have at least 1,000 hours under your belt of = recent=20 riding, you might consider taking the course. In addition, if you = haven't=20 taken an MSF course recently, why not consider taking one. Either = the=20 Basic course if you're just starting out, or the ERC if you've been on a = bike=20 for a while and want to refresh your skills or you have a new = bike. The=20 more you know, the more fun it is!

Ride Safe and See You Soon!
Tom S.=20 Bingham
801-891-2226
tombingham@pobox.com
WB7EUX2000=20 R1200C
2002 R1150RT

------=_NextPart_000_0087_01C1F655.7C687C80-- **************************************************************** The Beehive Beemers Internet Mailing List http://www.beehive-beemers.org **************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IRONHORSMC@aol.com Subject: BB: Also on Saturday, just down the street! Date: 17 May 2002 02:45:57 EDT To, All Members. The Classic Cycle Company 580 North Redwood Road North Salt Lake, Utah Triumph * Moto Guzzi * Cannondale * Italjet Annual Open House Saturday, May 18th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Storewide Sale All apparel and gear on sale Drawings and B.B.Q Ride in the morning, returning to the store for lunch (801) 294-RIDE (7433) **************************************************************** The Beehive Beemers Internet Mailing List http://www.beehive-beemers.org **************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Stewart Bowring" Subject: BB: Oilhead Surging Date: 19 May 2002 10:42:39 -0600 ------=_NextPart_001_0004_01C1FF21.E5853300 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable For those who are plagued or even bothered by the oilhead's notorious sur= ging under light throttle, here is a link for a survey that supposedly ha= s BMW factory interest in the results. http://www.bmwrt.com/poll/surging/= survey.php =20 There is a long thread on the issue as well, if you need or want more ba= ckground. http://potassium.synclogic.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=3D&= Board=3DUBB1&Number=3D47209&page=3D0&view=3Dcollapsed&sb=3D5&o=3D2&fpart=3D= all&vc=3D1 =20 =20 Stewart ------=_NextPart_001_0004_01C1FF21.E5853300 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

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Stewart

Hi Folks,

Utah Rider Education will open = registration for the=20 remaining spots in the class after May 24. If you're interested, = please=20 contact URE. I have included the previous mailing for your = use. Hope=20 to see you there!