June 21 Garagenpartei Canceled
Sorry for any inconvenience, but this month's Garagenpartei is canceled. Be sure to join us July 19^th 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for "Open Mike Night" - a Tech Session with our Service Technician, Mike Gallagher.
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Beemer File - June 2007
IN THIS ISSUE

*Summer Riding? No Sweat!
*Must Haves for the K 1200 LT
*AirHawk Seat Pad
*Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
*PacSafe ExoMesh Bag Protectors
*Rider Spotlight: Dell and Doug's Excellent Adventure
*Become a Star
*Garagenpartei
*Fun Ride to Motorcycle Friendly Inn
*Don't Forget...


ROWDY GIRL SAYS...
Making the Most of Our Lives

As motorcyclists, I believe that inherently we live a fuller life than our non-motorcycling companions. We go places, we make our adrenaline flow, but most importantly, we make time in our lives for something we really enjoy.

This month's Beemer File will focus on making the most of our lives. Our Rider's Spotlight is about some very cool friends of mine who are about to embark on an adventure many of us dream of! Our featured bike will be the K1200LT, arguably the most comfortable bike on which to share our passion with our significant others. The parts and accessories are geared toward the ease and enjoyment of the ride.

We never know what's around the next bend in the road - let's make the most of this ride, shall we?

- Rowdy Girl


THE FREE SHIPPING GIRL IS BACK AT A&S MOTORCYCLES

Spend $350 or more on our website and we'll ship your order for free via standard ground shipping!!

She's here just in time for those big summer purchases you’ve been looking to make! But you better hurry - she doesn't stick around for long - and this offer is only valid while the Free Shipping Girl is around. This offer is valid only for shipments to the lower 48 states.


NEED A PART?

A&S BMW Motorcycles is proud to offer our on-line guests the ultimate, easy to use, Illustrated Parts Catalog (Microfiche) for BMW motorcycles available on the internet.


GEAR REVIEW
BMW Motorrad AirFlow 3 Jacket and Pant: Summer Riding? No Sweat!

Ahhh, the great weather is finally here! You happily suit up at 9 a.m., clean from your shower, looking good. However, by 11 a.m. the picture isn’t so pretty. Sweat pours off of you, your face resembles a beet and you’ve lost so much weight you swear you could fit into that old tux/dress you wore to the prom. Let me introduce you to the BMW AirFlow 3 Jacket and Pant. First of all, I was shocked at the substantial feeling of the mesh – it feels more like a chainmail than a fabric. I instantly have the utmost confidence in the mesh withstanding a get-off, unlike other mesh I’ve seen. It also touts very large panels of reflective fabric along the chest and back, allowing you to be very visible at night, and of course full CE body armor in the elbows, shoulder and back. “How’s it perform?” you may ask. Amazingly! Though the jacket is comprised of both mesh and textile, the airflow felt the same as that of my full mesh jacket – I know, I know, but it did. I am so impressed with the BMW AirFlow 3 gear that I’ll personally recommend it to you! Wanna see it yourself? Watch the ASTV video: BMW Motorrad AirFlow 3. www.ascycles.com/airflow3


BMW MOTORCYCLE MUST HAVES: BMW K 1200 LT

Whether you chose the LT to ride alone or as the ultimate in comfort for your passenger, there’s no doubt this is one nice bike. With the flick of a switch your K1200LT is on the center stand. Those twisties were even better set to the sounds emanating from your amazing sound system. And, as you walk away from this fine machine, you don’t even need to fear with the standard anti-theft alarm. But, believe it or not, there are a few things that can make this bike even better! What are other LT riders saying they can't live without?


AirHawk Seat Pad
Even with the most comfortable seat, after an all day ride your backside just plain hurts. You’d swear you have bedsores, and your back is refusing to return to its full upright position! Fortunately, with the AirHawk Seat Pad’s dry flotation technology, these days are gone. Originally designed for the prevention of pressure sores in wheelchair occupants, the interconnected air cells ensure that blood flow is maintained. And since this pad inflates, it absorbs shocks and vibrations usually sent up your backside. Trust me, your bootie and back will thank you! www.ascycles.com/Airhawk

Turn Signal Mirrors
Safety is always a concern when riding your bike. As big as the K1200LT is, it’s amazing how many cagers still don’t see you. They claim they didn’t see you signal. Well, not any more. These mirrors use high intensity lights to change ordinary exterior rearview mirrors into safety features that command attention. When a turn signal is activated, a flashing chevron appears in the corresponding side mirror to alert drivers in the "blind spots" around and behind your bike. The mirrors operate as regular rearview mirrors whether the turn signals are activated or not. How cool is that?! www.ascycles.com/LTMirror

PacSafe ExoMesh Bag Protectors
You’re on a weekend trip with your wonderful significant other, and you’ve just found the perfect restaurant overlooking the most amazing vista! You attempt to stow your jacket and helmets in the bikes bags only to discover they’re stuffed to the gills. In fact, is that the clothes iron down there? PacSafe is an adjustable stainless steel mesh locking device, designed to cover and protect a variety of bags and packs from tampering, pilfering and theft. Throw it around your jackets and helmets, secure it to the bike and go enjoy your meal. www.ascycles.com/pacsafe


BMW MOTORCYCLE RIDER SPOTLIGHT
Dell and Doug's Excellent Adventure - Arctic Circle Ride for Cancer Patient Awareness

June 16th 2007 at 10 a.m., from the parking lot of A&S BMW Motorcycles, Dell Fields and Doug Holck will begin an adventure of a lifetime on their BMW R1150GS Adventures! Fortunately for you, A&S BMW Motorcycles is going to keep track of them every step of the way thru daily posts to their blog: www.ascycles.com/arctic_circle. We’ll have their GPS coordinates for you, a cool Google Earth map to track their progress and photos along the way!

“People do this everyday? What’s all the hype?”

Dell Fields is an active cancer patient, currently undergoing treatment. He was first diagnosed with colon cancer in February 2002. Although it had spread to his lymph nodes, He beat it. Unfortunately, it came back and this time spread to his liver as well. He beats it again only to have it reappear in his lungs, and on and on this goes. If you take a moment to read about Dell’s fight with Cancer, it will shock you to see what he’s been through. It may shock you even more to learn that I’ve never seen Dell without a smile on his face. And, unlike many people faced with these misfortunes, Dell has chosen to continue his life the way he wants and refuses to succumb to the horrid side effects the fight against the cancer causes – Dell’s going to ride to the Arctic Circle as an active cancer patient.

Doug Holck’s been planning to ride to the Arctic Circle for years and years. But, like so many of us, other things always seemed to take priority. Finally, he decided the time was right and began preparing. When Dell showed a glimmer of interest, Doug didn’t take a seconds thought before convincing Dell he could and should go too.

With less that 10 hours riding time together, these two are about to embark on a ride most of us long to do. They plan to take roughly 38 days to complete the trip. The route chosen accommodates Dell’s needs, and they plan to stop every hour or so for a rest. They’ll mix hotel stays with camping, and if something seems worth checking out, they will. The dirt portion of the trip will begin in Whitehorse, Yukon where their knobbys are already waiting for them. Once they swap rubber they’ll head for the Dempster Highway, where they’ll first hit the Arctic Circle. The plan is then to head toward the Dawson Highway in Alaska, hitting the Arctic Circle for a second time.

Doug and Dell have not accepted any assistance for this trip – parts, monies or otherwise. Their main goal (besides having a darn good time) is to build awareness that it is possible to live a full life even with cancer. Show your support by donating to the Sutter Cancer Center: www.dellfields.com/Donation.html. Your monies will fund support groups for patients and their families helping them understand and cope with cancer.

Be sure to keep up with their trip to the Arctic Circle at
www.ascycles.com/arctic_circle.


Have a great bike story? Send your submissions to
Megan via e-mail at megan at ascycles.com.


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Garagenpartei - 3rd Thursday of Every Month
garagenpartei \guh-rahj-en-pahr-teh\, –interjection German. adjective:

1. A social gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts for the purpose of increasing motorcycle knowledge.
2. A darn good time!

Our first was a total blast, and a learning experience. You can bet that our next Garagenpartei will be even better! See you here at A&S BMW Motorcycles June 21st at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.ascycles.com/rowdygirl_says for more information on the topic of the evening!

Fun Ride to Motorcycle Friendly Inn
Jim Douglas and his wife Ayla have recently purchased the Sea Gull Inn Bed & Breakfast in Mendocino. Built in the late 1870’s the Inn welcome all riders, especially their fellow BMW friends. Jim’s favorite route from A&S: Take SR128 around Lake Berryessa to Moscowitz corner, stay on SR128 to US101 at Geyserville. About 8 miles up 101, hop back on 128 and follow it through Boonville, Philo, and Navarro. Take SR1 North 8 miles to Mendocino. Call 707.937.5204 for more information!



DONT FORGET...

Don't forget to stop by my blog, www.ascycles.com/rowdygirl_says! I'll keep you apprised of the world of riding, post pictures and stories about events we've attended and hosted, and things that are on my mind.
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