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Congratulations to Bill Tribou for his being voted in as a Schroon Lake Fire Commissioner!

For the best gas to use in your scooter go to www.toptiergas.com for the results.

BMW, General Motors, Honda, and Toyota have approved brands of gas that truly keep engine deposit free.

Jack D.

Anyone thinking of changing to Synthetic Oil??

Here are a couple of sites stating the benefits.

www.amsoil.com/storefront/mcf.aspx

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/oils1.htm

Jack D.

Where is the cheapest gas in your neighborhood?

Current Gas Prices

Patrick Sisti-though-Jack D.

WD40

There are some items on this list that are NOT recommended by the manufacturer, and I have noted

"Removed" at the end of the item. WD-40 customer service indicates that it doesn't mean WD-40 won't necessarily work (more or less effectively) for those purposes, but the manufacturer doesn't recommend them. At the bottom of this email, there is included what the manufacturer has to say about the product. It can be found on www.Snopes.com.

A man had bought a new pickup. Very early one Sunday morning someone had spray-painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). He woke up, saw the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do -- probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. A neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck.

WD-40 -- who knew?

Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. (True, according to Snopes.)

The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. (I didn't research this, but common sense tells me otherwise.)

When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop .. Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. (Removed from mfg's list.) You'll be amazed. Here are just some of [WD-40's] uses:

1) Protects silver from tarnishing.

2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings. (Removed)

4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery. (Removed; see #18)

5) Keeps flies off cows. (Removed)

6) Restores and cleans chalkboards. (Removed)

7) Removes lipstick stains. (Removed)

8) Loosens stubborn zippers.

9) Untangles jewelry chains.

10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. (Removed)

11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill (Removed)

12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13) Removes tomato stains from clothing. (Removed)

14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. (Removed)

15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. (Removed)

16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes

18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. (Mfg adds: 'Wash off after use.')

19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!

20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. (Removed)

21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.

22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.

23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.

24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.

25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers. (Removed)

26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.

28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.

29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly. (Removed)

30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31) Removes splattered grease on stove. (Removed)

32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. (Removed)

33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35) Removes all traces of duct tape.

36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain. (Removed)

37) Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers."

38) The favorite use in the state of New York -- WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. (Removed)

39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states. (Removed)

40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch. (Removed)

41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. (Removed)

42) Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash Presto! Lipstick is gone! (Removed)

43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

'44) Added by mfg: "Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!"'

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

P. P. S. Keep a can of WD-40 in the kitchen. It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring." (Not on mfg's list.)

Having read all of the above, here's what the manufacturer has to say about the product. "As for the claim the 'basic ingredient' in WD-40 is 'fish oil,' it's a common rumor and one that is easily propagated (because cans of WD-40 spray include no ingredients list), but a glance at the composition information included in the Material Safety Data Sheet . . . for WD-40 aerosol indicates the product is primarily petroleum-based, with the main ingredient being "solvent nap[h]tha, petroleum, medium aliphatic" (also known as "Stoddard Solvent")."

For more info on the three above ingredients, see http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=chem&id=174

Jack D.

I saw you hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.

But, you didn't see me, put and extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.

But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant.

But, you didn't see me, attending a meeting to raise money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by.

But, you didn't see me, riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the window.

I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children.

But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you stare at my long hair.

But, you didn't see me, and my friends cut ten inches off for 'Locks of Love'.

I saw you roll your eyes at our leather jackets and gloves.

But, you didn't see me, and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.

I saw you look in fright at my tattoos.

But, you didn't see me, cry as my children were born and have their name written over and in my heart.

I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.

But, you didn't see me, going home to be with my family.

I saw you complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.

But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you yelling at your kids in the car.

But, you didn't see me, pat my childs hands, knowing he was safe behind me.

I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.

But, you didn't see me, squeeze my O'lady's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you race down the road in the rain.

But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on a date.

I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.

But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right.

I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.

But, you didn't see me, I wasn't there.

I saw you go home to your family.

But, you didn't see me.

Because I died that day you cut me off.

I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family.

But, you didn't see me.

Author unknown ~ Submited by PK

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Honda began producing motorcycles at the Marysville Motorcycle Plant, Ohio, in September of 1979. Production of the GL 1100 Gold Wing started in 1980. After two other Gold Wing models the GL1800 was intruduced for 2001.

Today, the 260,000 square foot Marysvill Motorcycle Plant produces all of Honda's largest displacement motorcycles for the world, including the VTX1300 and VTX1800 cruisers, and the

GL1899 Gold Wing.

Pistons, connecting rods and crankshafts are manufactured in Japan. The engine cases and frames are cast and machined in the nearby Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio. All frames (aluminum for Gold Wing and steel for the VTX) are welded and powdercoated in the Marysville Plant.

The GL wireing harnesses are made in Mexico. Fairings, saddlebags, fenders and body parts are injection molded in the Marysvill Motorcycle Plant which has the capacity to build 300 bikes per day.

So the next time someone bust on you about where your bike comes from, show them this.

Submited by Jack "Rabitt" Demers

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What we can accomplish when we don't give up!

This is a must watch for all Bikers!

http://tinyurl.com/6lt5zv

Submitted by PK