This is my take on Motorcycle news that grabbed my attention. There is a whole lot more out there, but this is the news that I want to discuss. Drop me a note if you disagree with my take.
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Up Shift – Moto Guzzi Experience
Moto Guzzi is helping more of us to get back to normal in the post pandemic world by offering events around the world. These events are going to be held in 9 countries including the US. Some of the events have already occurred like the ones in Corsica and Crete but others are still to come. You can check out this website for detail for global events but look her (RideApart) for info on the US rides.
My Take – I am so happy to see events like these make a comeback. Harley Davidson has done so with their regional HOG rallies and having Moto Guzzi doing their thing is great!
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Down Shift – E15 Fuel is getting a special dispensation this summer. Normally E15 is removed from the fuel supply, because of pollution concerns. This year it is going to stick around in an attempt to lower gas prices as E15 is normally 5-10 cents a gallon cheaper. E15, by the way, means that the fuel has up to 15% ethanol.
Please be aware that E15 fuel is bad for your motorcycle (and other small engines). Manufacturers state that using E15 will cause damage to your engine AND the EPA has not certified any motorcycles or ATVs for fuel with more than 10% ethanol.
“E15 has been shown to damage carbureted and fuel-injected motorcycles, reduce gas mileage and decrease shelf life of the gasoline,” said AMA Director of Government Relations Michael Sayre. “The fact that it is illegal to use in motorcycles, and that clear labeling at the pump is not required, poses a significant risk for misfuelling.”
My Take – The current administration has taken this action, among other things, to reduce the “pain at the pump”. The American Motorcyclist Association and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation both have taken action to make sure that proper labeling of pumps and rider education on the action are occurring.
So, what is more important the price of fuel or the environment or poll numbers…. You make your pick.
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Ride on, Ride Safe
