Friday, March 21, 2008

There Can Only Be One Trail Master

Hah! I laugh in the face of any man who thinks he can usurp my position as trail master, master of the trails!
Pride, hubris if you will, can be a nasty trait. I wrecked my whole ride because I was too proud to listen to my competitor s advice.
I like off-roading. It s my life. Growing up my father was a big fan of motor sports; my mom, not so much. Every time dad walked into the house with a bleeding leg or broken hand from a riding accident, my mom would say, Those stupid machines will be the death of you Neddy. I guess she was right, because he passed away a year ago from an unfortunate motorcycle accident. God bless his soul. We actually etched one of his famous sayings on the tombstone. It reads, I love the smell of two-stroke in the morning. That s what he used to say when we d cruise around the lake on our motor boat.
I ve been into 4 wheel off-roading ever since I was 14. My dad used to drive me to a nice big open space like our rival high school s football field and where we d do doughnuts. I still remember the first time he took me driving. School had been cancelled because it was snowing. My dad asked if I wanted to go for a cruise in the Jeep. I grabbed my jacket and we took off. We finally got to the field and I remember my dad turned, and looked me up and down. Son, he said, Today you become a man. He pulled the keys from the ignition and put them in my hands. Shoot, pa. Are you serious? I asked, trying to hide my excitement. No words he just shot me a wink.
When I got behind the steering wheel, I remember my feet couldn t reach the pedals so we slide the seat up all the way, till it couldn t get any closer. And from that moment I was hooked. I pushed the gas hard, with my right foot, sending the wheels spinning. As I started to get the feel of the pedals, I became more confident and whipped around the field faster and faster. I was having such a good time, but apparently it s illegal to drive on school property and without a license. Sure, we had a few court fees and had to do a bit of community service, but it was worth it. Since then I have bought my own Jeep Wrangler and have been competing in the professional off road circuit.
Unfortunately, a recent accident has landed me out of commission. I was unstoppable. I was confident, some may say cocky. The point is, before the competition Big Chuck Masterson, who happens to be my main competition, was eyeballing my ride. He then comes over and tells me I shouldn t compete because my shocks looked worn. Oh come on. Does he really need me to forfeit to win? There s no way I was losing without a fight.
Finally it was my turn. In the competition, drivers must traverse down a narrow, mountain path while navigating over various obstacles anything from pebbles to massive boulders. As I came into the first turn, I was going to a little fast and my front right tire hit hard into a boulder. Rather than absorbing the impact, my shock exploded, sending my Jeep tumbling down the mountain. A destroyed Jeep and twelve broken bones later, I learned my lesson. If I had only listened to Big Chuck I would have been back in action.
Since recovering I have installed a new pair of TrailMaster Shocks and am ready to take back my title as the king of the trails. Mike Rosania dokie warlock



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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Boat Trailers: A Must Have For Boat Owners

If you have a boat and then a boat trailer is what you need to haul around, and they come to the fishing hole you will love. Boats are large lakes for fishing, and ponds. You really would not like to have one for the ocean, unless you have a better one in yet. He just could not hold out against the waves, and you might be wishing that he had not taken once they arrive in water.
When you have a boat trailer for the boat, you get to stay in lakes where you not could go into for fishing before. This makes fishing so much fun and easy. Back the trailer to the water and push the boat off the trailer with an easy push. You wonder how you ever fished without a trailer, and the investment will be glad you made.
Sometimes when you buy a boat, you can get a lot on a boat trailer if you buy at the time of sale. This is a big if you save enough money to make purchases worth both your time and it is good that a boat if you do not have a trailer. You can not go fishing alone, if you do not have a trailer for the boat. How are you going to get the boat in the water alone, without a friend helping you? Not.
You You will find that a boat trailer can vary in price ranges. Remember that you get what you pay, and that you should buy the best you can afford. Also, if you have a good boat, you want a good trailer to pull it. Otherwise, what& 39;s the point? Buy the best you can in a trailer, and everything that has to do with the trailer. You will see that your boat trailer will last for centuries, and you will be glad you bought a good in the long run.
One important thing you need to remember when you go buy your trailer for the boat. You need to know how great the boat, and that mark is the best to fit in a trailer. The length measurement will come in handy, and you will be glad you took this information with you. tammy gemini



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Sunday, March 16, 2008

No. 1 Auto Parts Store Features the Best Headlights for Jeep

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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Alcohol and Motorcycles

Alcohol and Motorcycles In the last twenty years, the legal system has created serious consequences for anyone driving under the influence of alcohol. However, the idea of driving a motorcycle under the influence is even more dangerous for a number of reasons. First, it s more deadly. Riders do not have the advantage and security of a metal cage a vehicle offers in the event of a crash. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2003), motorcyclists are about 26 times as likely to die in a traffic accident. It s clear why, it s the reason you love to ride, no restriction, open road. But it s also no air bags, no safety features, and open concrete with vehicles all around you. Second, motorcyclists were more likely to be intoxicated than any other driver, the highest of any type of vehicle. Motorcyclists had the highest rate of alcohol use among all vehicle types in crashes, motorcycles counting 37 percent, next to passenger cars at 27 percent, and sport utility vehicles at 27 percent. Lastly, operating a motorcyclemotorcycle requires much more coordination than driving a passenger vehicle. Your reflexes are slowed, your vision is impaired, and you are less coordinated. For all of the efforts of law enforcement, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and motorcycle groups themselves to lower the incidence of riding while under the influence, the amount of motorcyclist fatalities rose from 1998 to 200, after it had been declining from 1993 to 1997. Additional efforts are being made to reduce the number of accidents related to riding and alcohol use. This includes making people aware of the risks and having them take responsibility for themselves and others on the road.



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