Welcome to the first in a series of monthly newsletters from your friends at Iron Horse.
We hope to share special sales events, technical information, and featured parts, accessories and apparel.I just wanted to thank all of our customers for helping us navigate through the first several months of the “New Iron Horse.” We have been very busy trying to make all of your experiences at Iron Horse better than ever and we're are very excited about the future of our store and the future of BMW motorcycles. We are planning to implement some exciting new programs to reward our loyal customers. More on that in the coming month!
As many of you already know, BMW is really moving forward with regard to motorcycle design and technology. The new GS has been an unbelievable seller, and in fact, we have sixteen more orders to fill. The list is growing for the K1200S, and there should be a few more new models by this time next year.
We expect some traffic issues this month as the city resurfaces Grant Road and installs a new
pedestrian crossing near the shop. Check out our website for alternate routes to Iron Horse Motorcycles.
This is our first E-Newsletter, so any feedback would really be appreciated.
Thanks for your time, and ride safe.
Sincerely,
John Cartwright
Demo of the Month
2004 R1200CLC - Only 175 miles!
MSRP is $16,490
special Demo price $14,990 plus fees
Call or come see us for prices on
our other 2004 demo bikes:
R12C – Montauk Black
R12C – Aluminum
K1200GT – Orient Blue
Evan recently received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (MIS) from the UofA. Evan will be joining the Sales team and helping out in all business areas. Be sure to say hello to Evan when you see him.
Evan Eckert
BMW Short Summer Underwear
Shirt - $32.00
Shorts - $29.00
The lightweight perforated polyester microfiber provides a very important layer between outer garments and your skin during long summer rides by wicking away moisture and keeping you cool.
We carry a variety of PIAA high intensity bulbs for your headlight and tail lights. Perfect for increasing your visibility!
Come on in and check out our display.
Prices start at $15.99
PIAA High Intensity Bulbs
- High quality heat resistant glass tube
- Welded focus ring that assures proper positioning
Provides brighter light from less amps
- A one piece filament support allows proper support and positioning
- A metal bond holds the glass tube securely, preventing cracks and leaks
One of the critical components of your motorcycle are the tires.
They are the only thing between you and the road surface. Proper care and inspection is critical for safe operation of the motorcycle. It is important to check not only the tire pressure routinely, but also the entire tire surface for cuts, nails and other items such as cracks, splits and bulges, before each ride.
Tire pressure is important for various reasons including life of the tire in terms of mileage and ride quality.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for the tire inflation pressures for your model of bike.
CAUTION: Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum inflation as noted on the tire sidewall.
Inflate your tires when they are cold, and be aware that a cooler day may also require you to recheck the inflation pressures due to a change in outside air temperature.
When inspecting your tires check the tread wear indicators (TWI), which are noted by the TWI (some tires may display logos etc in place of TWI) marking located on the tire sidewall. Look towards the center of the tire to locate the actual tire wear bar which will be located in the tread groove itself, as a raised bar. When the tire is worn to this indicator it is time for a new tire. We have actual samples of worn tires to show you the amount of skin left between you and the road so to say. It is scary. The remaining amount of rubber is actually less than is apparent from the outside.
Hydroplaning is the effect when the tire rides up onto the water surface of the road. What effects this is both the remaining thread depth, speed of the motorcycle and the amount of water on the road surface. In wet weather slow down and before going on a long ride for safety sake replace your tires if they are near the wear bars…its your skin.
Motorcycle tires work in much more brutal environment then car tires. Because of many factors such as load carried, horsepower and torque produced, and this being applied to a contact surface that is very small by comparison, one can understand why the tires are not only expensive but also work in a much more demanding environment. Therefore keeping the tire pressure correct and routine tire inspection is critical.
It is good idea to attend one of our tech sessions to learn how to plug the tires with a plug kit if that nasty nail has found its way into the tire carcass. That way if it does occur this temporary repair can be quickly accomplished on the roadside. It is important to note, this only a temporary repair, as BMW recommends the replacement of the tire as soon as possible. It is not recommended to patch the tires and or the tubes, as these may not properly seal.
Tubes should always be replaced as these will wear just like the tire itself. When installing tubes be sure to locate the valve stem retaining nut all the way to the top of the valve stem so that it touches the cap. This way if the tube spins inside the tire you can see this by the tilt of the stem before the stem is torn from the tube itself. On tubeless tires always inspect the valve stem for cracks and dried out rubber, since these can crack over time and leak air. This thinking applies to car valve stems as well.
Unseen internal tire damage:
If you have a front or rear wheel that has a dented rim, replace the tire, as the tire has suffered internal damage to the sidewall. This applies to car tires as well. It is wise to replace the wheel as well since it may be internally cracked. The straightening of bent wheel rims is not recommended since you are reworking the metal thus weakening it.
CAUTION: Do not apply any type of tire dressing to the sidewall or worse to the tread area of the tire, it is very slippery.
Use only approved tires for your model of bike. BMW spends much time to determine which tires work overall the best for each model. Rely in their testing instead of doing it on your own.