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Jim Nelson on his 1986 GD1400LX Cavalcade
Spring 2015 The Magazine for Suzuki Cavalcade Owners. Issue 12
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Index 1.
Jim Nelson’s Cavalcade
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Editorial.
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Cade Raids for 2016. European and U.S.A.
6. Youth Hostel Weekend. 8.
Maintenance part - Extending Battery Life
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Looking In The Rear View Mirror
12. Adventures In Europe 15. My Life With Bikes - Part 1 18. Suzuki MotoGP Tests at QATAR 21.
Links.
22. Tow Pac Advert 23.
Cavalcade Trunk Mirrors For Sale
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Cavalcade Gear For Sale.
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Editorial Welcome to the latest edition of CAVALIER INTERNATIONAL magazine. If there is anything that you want to be published in the magazine, then send all information to: gv1400lxe@gmail.com Thank you for all your contributions to this magazine, all are gratefully received. Keep those articles coming, without people writing, there will be no magazine to publish and I’ll be out of a job. Toward the end of last year I did two special editions of the Cavalier and this is something that I would like to do more of this year. There will be a special edition of the European and U.S.A. Cade Raids, but I would like more write ups like the first special edition about rebuilding a Cavalcade. If you have instructions for fitting accessories to the Cavalcade, such as the Markland Tow Bar, drivers back rest, fork lights, etc., please send me a copy and I will put them in a special accessories edition. I would like some Ladies of the Club to write of their experiences on motorcycles, e.g. the worst or best bike they have been on, either riding or as a passenger I have only received two articles for this edition of the Cavalier, so I have resurrected some past articles I have written for a magazine some years ago just to show the type of articles that can be written on rides you’ve been on. Don’t forget this is YOUR Magazine. I only put it together and to continue doing that I URGENTLY need more articles about YOUR experiences, rides, just about anything to do with motorcycles but especially the Cavalcade.
Have A Happy Easter From Ronnie & David Hebblethwaite All articles received will be published. You will be able to read/download the magazine from this web site: www.cavalcadeeurope.eu/news.htm
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CADE RAIDS
The 10th. European Cade Raid The place and hotel is chosen for the Cade Raid 2016 www.hoteldimmer.com The date is from 1 to 4 July, 2016. I have had 20 rooms in options until January 31, 2016 Careful not delay if you want to be sure to have a room. Book quickly. I have had good price for rooms with breakfast and dinner (5-course menu) included. For evenings two menus and a barbecue is planned. Price per person per night including lunch and 5-course menu. Double room (Prestige) 76 Euro Double room (Comfort) 71 Euro Double room (Standard) 68 Euro (at 800 meters from the hotel) Once you have booked please send me an email with the number of person you book. For having prices above, you must imperatively book with the remark Cade Raid 2016 on this email address hdimmer@pt.lu I am at your disposal for any questions. https://www.facebook.com/suzuki.cavalcade All information for this event can be found on the new Cavalcade Europe web site: www.cavalcadeeurope.eu Click on Raids and then 2015. Also at: www.suzukicavalcade.be
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Lodging Locations at Cade Raid ~ September 19-23, 2016 Our host venue for Cade Raid 2016 is going to be the Ken Bar Lodge near Kentucky Lake in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Our meeting room, Cavalcade Store, classes and workshops will all be held there. The good news is that we have a great group rate on guest rooms of only $50 per night for six nights (Sunday arrival with Saturday departure). The bad news is that we only have a limited number of rooms reserved for our group. This means that some of us will need to stay at the motel across the road. (Details on that location will follow here shortly.) So, the first to make reservations at Ken Bar Lodge, will be staying in our host property. Also, you must book for the full week. Telephone: _270-362-4990_ (http://www.kenbarlodge.com/contact.htm) Website: http://www.kenbarlodge.com/ If you are staying for only part of the week, or if Ken Bar is booked up, you will need to reserve your lodging at the Bel Air Motel (also in Gilbertsville, Kentucky). It is right across the road (Highway US-641). Our group rate for guest rooms there is $55 per night. All the rooms at the Bel Air have microwaves, fridges, and two queen-sized beds. With both locations you will need to identify yourself as a member of the Suzuki Cavalcade Owners group attending Cade Raid 2016. For families and compatible groups, there are also a few cottages which sleep more people. Call for the rates and other details. Reservation Telephone: 270-362-4254 ~ Other Calls: 270-362-7357 Website: http://www.belairmotel.com/ There is a third lodging option. Right next to the Ken Bar Lodge is the Kentucky Lake Resort and RV Park. They have spaces for RVs and also for tents. Additionally, they have cottages for families and small groups. Rates for the RV spaces with power and water are $21 per night. Full hook-ups are $25 per night. We have a group discount of 10%. You will need to call for costs on the cottage rentals. Telephone: 270-362-8652 Our contact is Monty Morehead. Website: http://www.kylakeresort.net/
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Youth Hostel Weekend At St. Briavels, Wales By David & Ronnie Hebblethwaite, UK
This was our first time in a Youth Hostel and after hearing how bad these places were, we wondered what we had let ourselves in for . We met Bill Dewar at junction 2 of the M% motorway. Instead of taking the motorways (highways) and dual carriageways, we decided to take the more scenic A & B roads. First toward Kidderminster on the A456, turning off onto the A450, this brought us to the A449 heading for Worcester. At Droitwich, we took a wrong road and ended up on the A443. After consulting the map, we found our way to Worcester and then on to Ross-onWye. We took a half hour break at the services and then decided to take the B4228 to St Briavels. Arriving at the hostel at 4:30 pm. The fee for the night was £5 ($7.5), evening meal and breakfast came to £4.90 ($7.35) each. On top of that Ronnie and I had to hire a cotton sleeping bag at a cost of 70p ($1.05).
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At St Briavels male and female sleep in separate dormitories, this maybe one of the reasons people don’t care for this type of accommodation. St Briavels is a Norman Castle and the block that we were in was originally the gaol and carved on the walls were windmills. We presumed at sometime a Dutchman was a prisoner here.
Dinner was served at 7pm and consisted of soup, lamb chop, potatoes and vegetables, followed by bread and butter pudding. Another point of interest, inmates are expected to help out with the chores, so the three of us did the washing up.
twisty roads. As usual we encounted the proverbial Volvo driver who overtook us at speed throwing gravel in our faces.
Ancient Hall Used as the Dining Room
The rest of the night was spent in the local pub and as usual the beer was not up to Northern standards being weak, flat and warm. Back to the hostel before lights out at 11:30pm. Sunday morning started with breakfast at 8 am, there was a choice of a full English breakfast, beans or egg on toast as well as cereal and toast. After loading the bikes, Bill took us on a tour of Mid Wales, starting at Monmouth on the A40, through Abergavenny to Bronillys on the A479. Then onto Bullith Wells and onto Rhayader. Here we stopped at the visitors centre on the B4518. This is well worth a visit whenever you are in this area. Moving on, we toured up to Claerwen Dam and around Caban Coch Reservoir. Allthe roads had been resurfaced with stone chippings so caution was the order of the day as it did not inspire confidence on very
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Leaving the reservoir, we took the back roads to Devils Bridge were we stopped to have a sausage sandwich and a drink. Well there was enough sausage to cover a quarter of the bread cake but this was quickly rectified after a little tête á tête with the owner. The rest of the journey back to Bill’s place took us through the following places: Llangurig; Newtown; Church Stoke; Craven Arms; Bridgnorth, Dudley nand finally Tipton. This small tour of Bill’s, took in 200 miles and the weekend was altogether 550 miles and it was really enjoyable. So all bikers out there who think Youth Hostels are not your cup of tea, do as we did and give them a try. We are sure you will go back again and it does make a change from camping. This tour was done on our 1988 Suzuki GSX1100FM.
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Maintenance of Your Cavalcade
Extending Battery Life By Roger Stone, U.S.A. Had a problem with keeping my battery charged. Had to add water frequently. Solution: Added a 12 volt starter solenoid and a remote switch to turn on & off the solenoid. This kills all power and any drains on the battery when stored and also provides additional security. Installed solenoid on piece of metal between supports and in front of the radio box. Anchored metal strip under existing bolts in frame. Ran positive wire from battery to solenoid and then back to the original 12 volt hot wire to bike. Used heavy #8 cable. Ran 12 volt + fused control wire to a concealed switch, which I mounted under the right console cover. Routed other side of switch to the solenoid control terminal. Control wire #12. Other side of solenoid control terminal routed wire back to battery negative terminal. Control wire #12. Added a red 12 panel light to indicate when solenoid is powered. Good reminder to shut off power switch for added security. Pros: Battery always charged - when not riding a maintainer attached. Additional security - switch has to be on before any power available. Cons: Time to install which requires removing plastic.
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LOOKING IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR By Janice Mink, U.S.A. - and later, made Roe his apprentice. The flood wall murals are astounding and captivating, larger than life and extremely detailed. The pictorial history draws you in, giving the viewer a sense of being part of the scene.
During the 2015 East Coast Cade Raid in Waverly, one of the bike rides included a trip to tour the historic town of Portsmouth, Ohio. Portsmouth is located across from Kentucky, at the confluence of the Ohio and Scioto Rivers. The town was founded in 1803, and incorporated as a city in 1815. The rapid development of the port city's industrial, commercial, manufacturing and shipping enterprises were continually threatened by rising flood waters and inundated by them in 1884, 1913 and 1937. The 1937 flood, in particular, was so devastating that the Army Corps of Engineers built a flood wall to prevent another such catastrophe. The investment paid off, especially during the heavy floods of 1964 and 1997.
The first mural is an interpretive painting of the Hopewell Indians and their ancient burial mounds, now called the Portsmouth earthworks, used approximately between 100 B.C. to 500 A.D. Near the end of the long line of historical murals is one featuring the members of the Portsmouth Cycling Club, lined up on their motorcycles. This painting was copied from an old black and white photo - and the heading over the picture reads, NATION'S OLDEST CYCLING CLUB, ESTABLISHED 1893.
In 1992, several Portsmouth citizens formed a committee. tasked with the purpose of developing the tourist potential of their utilitarian land mark. In 1993, the committee commissioned mural artist, Robert Dafford, to begin painting murals on the flood wall, depicting the history of Portsmouth. Dafford hired local art student, Herb Roe, as an assistant
Their name was officially changed to the Portsmouth Motorcycling Club in 1913. However..... a debate over the "oldest club" ensued between the Portsmouth cyclists and the Yonkers Motorcycle Club members in New York. Founded in 1903, the Yonkers riders claimed the title belonged to
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them - asserting that the Portsmouth group relied on foot power (peddled) for another decade AFTER the Yonkers members had upgraded to motors. In the end, the American Motorcyclist Association finally stepped in to settle the matter, finding in favor of the Portsmouth Club. The Yonkers Club refused to accept the verdict, claiming Portsmouth won because they had an unfair advantage. The American Motorcyclist Association headquarters was located in Ohio. +++ By Janice Mink +++ Photos below of the Portsmouth, Ohio, flood wall murals and me.
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Adventures in Europe By Veronica Hebblethwaite, UK
We met Mark at the Felixstows Docks at 10 pm on Friday 8th June 1990, the ferry sailed at midnight. To make sure that the crossing to Zeebrugge, Belgium was as comfortable as possible we had booked a twin berth cabin. (Cabin were optional in 1990) The boat was full of part time soldiers and in the morning, they were supposed to get their breakfast first, and since breakfast was from 6 - 7 am, it meant that ordinary passengers had to wait. Of course we didn’t as my belief is, if I pay, I get served along with the soldiers. After disembarking, we set off toward Germany on the motorways. The tank on Mark’s Suzuki Savage only holds 2 gallons, and since we had not seen a petrol station for nearly 100 miles we took a trip into a village to seek fuel. Unfortunately, the main road had been dug up and it took us half a hour to get to the petrol station. After filling up we set off on the long trek through Belgium and hoping to be well into Germany by night fall. At around noon, Mark’s bike started to misfire and came to a shuddering halt. Luckily it had stopped on top of a
bridge in the middle of a contra flow so we could park in the vehicle access area and there we stayed for over 6 hours in pouring rain. Mark ran over to the emergency telephone but nobody on the switch board could speak English. After a time, about 1: 30 pm, a car stopped with a young couple in. We managed to make them understand our problem and we needed a ratchet set to work on the bike. This they promptly produced and nearly left it with us as they were in a rush. It was decided to try to contact the Recovery services in Calais, France. So Mark made his way to a farmhouse that we could see from the motorway whilst Dave and I stayed with the bikes. At 4:30 pm the young couple came back and were surprised to see that we were still there. They gave us two cans of coke and went on their way. Meanwhile, Mark had got in touch with the rescue services but they couldn’t tell him a time they would be able to come and give assistance, so there we stayed for another 1 hour and thirty minutes in the pouring rain.
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Everything seemed to be going fine with Mark’s bike until 1000 metres from the slip road to Aachen, his bike ran out of petrol. Dave decided that we would take his petrol can and fetch some fuel back to him, but by the time we had found a filling station, Mark had pushed his bike to the bottom of the slip road.
The rescue services arrived at 6 pm and it was still pouring down with rain. He asked Mark to try and start the engine, the crank spun but the bike would not fire. Now this guy was an expert on engines has he said the engine was kaput even although the engine was turning. We will never know how he got a job as a vehicle breakdown mechanic. He told us he was going to fetch a trailer to tow the bike on to the nearest town.
It was now 10 pm and in 13 hours we had travelled just over 200 miles and we needed to find a hotel for the night. The hotel cost us £44 for a double room with breakfast which is usually at an extra cost in Germany.
He went off but ½ hour latter he returned with a pump and more petrol. Disconnecting the fuel pipe, he drank a couple of mouthfuls of, then indicated that there was water in the fuel and this had filled the float chamber of the carburettor and therefor, the bike would not fire.
We had not eaten since 6 am at breakfast and it was nearly 11 pm. We looked around the area of the hotel for somewhere to eat and managed to find a small café. It had a brilliant menu, bratwurst and french fries or chicken and french fries. We went for the chicken with a nice cold beer. The bill came to less than £3 each. Then it was back to the hotel for a well deserved rest and a warm comfortable bed for the night.
After draining the petrol tank using the pump he had brought with him and carburettor, Mark put the last of his unleaded fuel in the tank and off we rode heading toward Aachen, Germany. It was then that our GSX1100FM started to misfire. We should have expected this to happen has we had put fuel in at the same time has Mark. Our bike of course had four cylinders and a 5 gallon tank, so it took longer for the water to reach our carburettors and the heat from the engine vaporized the water.
As our bike was still not performing very well, we tried to contact a Suzuki dealer in Aachen, but when we found the place we discovered that they only serviced Ducatis, also they were closed.
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the ease of moving it when it was fully erect.
We returned to the hotel, by which time the bike seemed to be behaving alright. So we loaded up the bikes and headed toward Cologne on the A4 and then on to the A3 or if you know the European road numbers, it’s the E35. Nothing untoward happened as we travelled the autobahns to Frankfurt. The great thing about the German autobahns is that you never need to go into a city to pick up the next autobahn, in our case from Frankfurt to Nuremberg, the E45.
As there was very little room, we asked two guys if it was alright to re-pitch the tents in front of theirs. We atarted chatting with them and were told they were from East Germany and that they had rented the car, new Renault 21, and the trailer for 3 months and they were heading to Italy where they are staying for 2 months. They also told us that under the Communist regime, when they paid their rent it included everything except food and there was no unemployment. After discussing the differences between East Germany and England, it must have made them think if capitalism is any better than communism in the way it treats the vast majority of its people.
It was at Nuremberg that Mark decided that a little site seeing was in order as he had took the wrong turn off the autobahn and we found ourselves in the city. After about 20 minutes we got on the right road toward Nuremberg football stadium. The campsite that Mark had selected from his RAC European Campsite Guide, was right at the side of the stadium and was completely secure. The barriers were locked at 10 pm and nobody could get in or out.
The next day we departed toward Vienna on the E45, we passed into Austria and straight into pouring rain. As we climbed into the hills there were notices warning of heavy rain falls and slippery roads. Looking at Mark’s camping guide, we picked out a site at a place called Melk on the River Danube. The cost of camping for a two man tent at the Campingplatz Melker Fahrhaus was £5/night. The site was flat but full of midges, reminded me of Scotland. The meals were very good but expensive.
After pitching our tents, we were having a look round when a small squeal uttered from my lips. When David turned to see what had caused it, I was pointing toward a tree about 3 feet away from the tents. Glancing at the roots we saw 4 or 5 mice exiting their nest so we decided to move the tents across the pathway. The great thing about our new tent we bought for this adventure, is the light weight and
Part 2 in the next issue.
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By James Mink
Reminiscing and looking back over the last 50 plus years, here are some short stories along with stock images of the motorcycles I have had the pleasure of riding and or owning, He told me that my aunt had informed him, if he was going to spend every weekend riding the Harley, she wanted to spend the same weekends driving a new Corvette. He said he couldn't afford both, so the Harley was now a memory. Image of Harley with Side Shift.
Year 1955 - Age 10: This was the summer when my Uncle Doc came to our house in Pecatonica, Illinois, riding a red and white Harley Davidson. I don't know the make or year, but it looked brand new. What I do remember was it had a side shift and a large single seat, and 'fish tail pipes'. He was wearing a leather jacket and a Harley insignia cap, and he asked me if I wanted to go for a ride. Of course, I said yes! The seat was large enough for him to move forward slightly giving a skinny ten year old enough room to sit behind him. We were riding through our small town and I waved at everyone I saw. When we passed one of my classmates or friends, I would REALLY wave to make sure they saw me. On that summer day in 1955, I felt like I was the King of the World. I never saw the Harley after that. Later that year, my family was invited to Sunday dinner by my Uncle Doc and Aunt Naomi. Not seeing the Harley anywhere, I asked my uncle where the bike was.
Year 1966 - Age 21: This was the first motorcycle I ever drove. It was a 1966 175 cc Bridgestone 175-D. I think the D signified a dual type transmission. It was manufactured in Japan, and imported by Rockford Scooter Company (later Rockford Motors) in Rockford, Illinois, 20 miles from our town of Durand. By moving a lever, you could have a 4 speed for off road capability or a 5 riding. It belonged to my cousin. He made a deal with me.
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IF - a big IF - I would let him drive my new 1966 Chevelle SS396 V8, I could ride his Bridgestone bike. After threatening him with death and dismemberment if he so much as hit a bug with my Chevelle, I agreed to the deal. Image of Bridgestone 175D.
Year 1969 - Age 24: I was working part time for extra cash at Denny's Standard Oil Station in Winnebago, Illinois. Early one Friday evening, one of our customers pulled in with a new 1969 Honda 750. He had just picked it up from the Honda dealer in Freeport, Illinois, 22 miles away and stopped for gas. The odometer showed a total of 26 miles. Feeling generous, he said Denny and I could take it for a short ride. What I remember most was thinking the owner had to be a trusting soul or a fool to let us take off on his brand new motorcycle. It was smooth and quick and I was tempted. So when we got out of sight and hearing, I tested the throttle response. It shot down the road like a rocket!
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Image of Honda 750.
Year 1971 - Age 26: Greg, a good buddy of mine, owned a 1968 Honda 350 Scrambler 350cc - and pretty much let me ride it when he wasn't which was often enough to hook me on getting the cash needed to buy my own bike. This Scrambler was a nice medium size, fun to ride motorcycle. Image of Honda 350 Scrambler.
Year 1973 - Age 28: While I was still trying to save cash to buy my own bike, Greg traded in his old 350 Scrambler for a brand new Honda 450 Scrambler 450cc. My riding time on this bike was more limited. Since it was new, Greg spent more time using it and less time lending it out to me. The 450 was a bigger clone of the 350 - more fun to ride, bigger engine, little more speed, and prettier bike. Image of 450 Scrambler.
Year 1976 - Age 31: Still don't have my own bike, since I'm wasting money racing cars. My next motorcycle ride was on a new 1976 Harley Davidson "Liberty Edition" Great American Freedom Machine Sportster. Stopping by my parents house one weekend, what do I see parked in their garage? A shiny new 1976 Harley Davidson "Liberty Edition" Great American Freedom Machine Sportster, with the key in the ignition, no less. BIG MISTAKE. I thought, this must belong to my younger brother, Randy, and knowing him, he failed to mention it to me, afraid I would borrow it - ha ha..! As if I would do
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such a thing. So, believing it belonged to him, I hopped on, started it up and took it for a short ride. I wasn't gone too long. Didn't want Ran to have a heart attack before I returned. After parking it back in the garage, I went into the house, said hi to Mom and Dad, gave them a hug, and asked Randy, when did you buy the bike? His answer... It's not my bike. Well that answer left me at a loss for words. Whose bike had I swiped? I finally asked, who does it belong to then? He said it belonged to his friend Benny, who had bought it and was hiding it in my folks garage until he could figure out how to tell his parents. They were dead set against Benny owning a death machine. I told Ran to tell Benny, sorry I rode off on his new bike. Ran said Benny won't care. He told me to ride it anytime I wanted in exchange for keeping it garaged. Well, that brief ride had convinced me I needed my own motorcycle. As soon as I could afford one. Image of 1976 Harley Davidson "Liberty Edition" Great American Freedom Machine Sportster.
To be continued in next issue.
TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR STRONG IN QATAR FINAL TEST DAY Team Suzuki Press Office – March 4. The floodlights went off on the Losail International Circuit in Qatar tonight as well as on official 2016 MotoGP™ World Championship testing, as Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Maverick Viñales again proved himself one of the most effective riders in pre-season testing. The third day in Qatar saw him constantly in the leading positions, finally resulting in third position overall with a best lap of 1’55.333. His performance is only 0.007s from second place and 0.523s from the first, but what’s impressive of his performance is not only the single lap-time but also his consistency throughout the whole tests, in Qatar and also in Australia, previously. Viñales has registered consistent improvements since the early tests in Valencia, in November 2015, and despite a little slow-down in the IRTA test in Sepang in February, he then put his name – and his GSX-RR - on top since the first day in Australia, and never gave up. The improvements done in all areas of the machine proved to be effective according to his riding style and he managed the new Michelin tyres well. Team-mate Aleix Espargaró has struggled and suffered a little. The experienced rider ended the third day in Qatar with a crash, which prevented him improving his lap-time from yesterday, resulting 15th in the final combined classification. His pre-season has been difficult, some crashes affected his physical condition and also struggled to find the proper confidence with his machine. Espargaró and his crew worked hard to find a settings that could suit the riding style of the Catalan, although the results are not yet completely satisfying. 18
Team-mate Aleix Espargaró has struggled and suffered a little. The experienced rider ended the third day in Qatar with a crash, which prevented him improving his lap-time from yesterday, resulting 15th in the final combined classification. His pre-season has been difficult, some crashes affected his physical condition and also struggled to find the proper confidence with his machine. Espargaró and his crew worked hard to find a settings that could suit the riding style of the Catalan, although the results are not yet completely satisfying. His morale is, however, high as he realises the steps forward done by his GSX-RR are very important towards the beginning of the Championship, which begins at Qatar in two weeks’ time. Although the time sheets see him in middle part of the classification, in all the tests he did some very positive work towards the consistency and the pace, which hopefully will help him for the races. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR will now leave all the equipment in Qatar, as they will be back in less than ten days for the first race of the new season, the Grand Prix of Qatar, on March 20th. Ken Kawauchi – Technical Manager: “Finally I’m very happy because both in Phillip Island and here in Losail, which are completely different tracks, both riders did a good job and reported very positive feelings. Maverick especially did good lap-time but was also very consistent, reporting good performance. Aleix, could get a good feeling and unfortunately when he went for the time attack he crashed, but didn’t have any major injuries, his feeling is positive and he improved a lot and better understands the new items we have introduced after the Winter development programme. I don’t see problems with Aleix and during these days we could test many, many items, we got very positive feedback and honestly I can’t wait to go racing in two weeks.”
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Maverick Viñales: “Overall I think we finished the winter test in a very good position and today was also a good day as I finished third. I was trying the time attack when they showed the red flag; this prevented me exploiting the new set of tyres at its best and further lower my lap time. It’s a pity because after the early runs we made some changes on the bike and I felt very confident. Anyway I’m happy because with used tyres I could keep a pace around 1’55-and-a-half, which is a pace that in race could lead to the podium. I am happy about the team, the work we have done, we all improved and also, so has the bike. Here in Qatar it wasn’t easy, the straight is long and our engine still has some room for improvement, but this makes me confident for the first race. In the last two runs I also tested the full seamless for the first time and this is another big improvement. I couldn’t try a time attack with it but my feeling is that it has a lot of potential, we need to work on it for the finalisation and I hope we can use it in the race. We have worked a lot this winter, the Suzuki Factory delivered us huge improvements and the results so far are positive. We look positively towards the race, where I hope I’ll be able to make even further steps forward.” Aleix Espargaro: “Needless to say that this winter pre-season has been very tough for me. I crashed so many times and this slowed down our development job. I still feel I lack in confidence with the front-end, as said I am a very aggressive rider and I like to turn the bike with the front in my hands; unfortunately we haven’t found the compromise that allows me to be confident in this and the result is that I crashed a lot. Anyhow, apart from the single-lap classification I must say that we are not in a bad position, the results don’t reflect the real potential we have and the job we have done on consistency will probably pay us back. The evolutions introduced by Suzuki are effective, we have a lot of room for improvements and the race will probably see me more competitive than what I could in tests.”
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LINKS ALLEN KING - Cavalcade parts used and new: www.cadecountry.com TRACY PRESNEL - New Cavalcade parts: www.billydump.com BAKER WINGS - Wind deflectors for Cavalcade: www.bakerwings.com SILVER STAR BULBS - Headlight bulbs: www.consumabulbs.com AGM BATTERY (UK) - Leoch YTX24HL-BS 12V 21Ah: http://www.hardwarexpress.co.uk/ytx24hl-bs-motorcycle-battery-12v-21ah2790-p.asp
BELGIUM - www.suzukicavalcade.be FINLAND - www.sccf.fi HOLLAND - www.suzukicavalcade.nl NORWAY - www.sccn.no SWEDEN - www.cavalcadeclub.se UNITED KINGDOM - www.cavalcade.webspace.virginmedia.com U.S.A. - www.suzukicavalcade.com CAVALCADE_USA - Email group. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Cavalcade_USA/info Send me your LINKS to add to this list. It can be someone who services the Cavalcade, parts supplier- used or new, in the US or rest of the world. Where you get your battery or tyres from. The list will be updated with new LINKS when available, it all depends on you to have them added. I am hoping to eventually to do a LINKS supplement separate to the magazine. People could then print it off to keep as a reference when needing parts. 21
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Suzuki Cavalcade kofferbak spiegel /trunk mirror Afmeting: 17,5 x 12,5 cm Deze spiegel is gemaakt op het formaat van de spiegelhouder in de topkoffer achter op de Suzuki Cavalcade. This mirror is especialy made at the size for the trunk of the Suzuki Cavalcade.
Op speciaal verzoek van mijn kennis Henk Bierman c.q. ter gelegenheid van de SCCNL (Suzuki Cavalcade club Nederland) raid 2011 naar Engeland, heb ik zijn Suzuki Cavalcade getekent en op de spiegel gegraveerd. De spiegel past precies in de spiegelhouder in de topkoffer achterop de motor. Spiegels zoals deze Cavalcade spiegel worden op de achterzijde van de spiegel (in spiegelbeeld) met een speciale diamantfrees gegraveerd. Na het graveren worden de lijnen en letters met speciale watervaste witte (of evt. zwarte) verf met de hand ingekleurd zodat de afbeelding goed zichtbaar wordt en blijft. Vooral als de spiegel in een spiegelhouder zoals in de koffer achterop de motor wordt geplaatst. Spiegel van Suzuki Cavalcade € 27,95;Afmeting: 17,5 x 12,5 cm; Dikte 3 mm. ; Incl. BTW Gratis verzending binnen Nederland. Especially for foreign countries like USA: I will also send mirrors to foreign countries at shipping cost US $ 25,50* ( € 19,-) This mirror cost currently US $ 37,50* (€ 27.95) Note: collectively order will reduce shipping costs per mirror. graveur: Johan Gasman; e-mail: info@creattent.nl telefoon: van maandag t/m donderdag: 9.00 - 11.30 uur: 06 - 522 91 633
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Wanneer bellen niet (meteen) lukt, dan kunt u ook een verzoek doen om u terug te laten bellen: Stuurt u in dat geval een terug-bel-verzoek of spreek uw naam en nummer in waarop u teruggebeld wilt worden. adres: Isebrandtsheerd 199 (bezoek: alleen op afspraak); 9737 LR Groningen On special request of my knowledge Henk Bierman or to mark the SCCNL (Suzuki Cavalcade club Netherlands) raid in 2011 to England, I have Suzuki Cavalcade getekent and engraved on the mirror. The mirror fits into the mirror holder in the trunk behind the engine. Mirrors as Cavalcade mirror engraved on the back of the mirror (mirror image) with a special diamond cutter. After etching the lines and letters with special waterproof white (or possibly. Black) paint with hand coloured so that the image is clearly visible and remain. Especially if the mirror in a mirror holder, such as in the case is inserted. The back of the engine. Mirror Suzuki Cavalcade € 27.95 Size: 17,5 x 12,5 cm Thickness 3 mm. Incl. VAT Free shipping within the Netherlands. Especially for foreign countries like USA: I will send usefull mirrors to foreign countries at shipping cost US $ 25.50 * (€ 19, -) This mirror cost hört US $ 37.50 * (€ 27.95). Note: Collectively orderwill reduce
shipping costs per mirror. Note: Collectively order will reduce shipping costs per mirror. engraver Johan Gasman ;e-mail: info@creattent.nl ; Phone: Monday / Thursday: 9:00 to 11:30 am: 06-522 91 633 When to call not (immediately) work, you can also make a request to let you call back: You send in that case, a call-back request or record your name and number in which you want to be called back. address: Isebrandtsheerd 199 (visits by appointment only) 9737 AE Groningen
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Cavalcade gear Replica belt buckle. £10 inc p&p Worldwide Cap with bike and Cavalcade script. Any colour. £10 + p&p:
Pin badges. £3 each including p&p worldwide Special offer: 2 badges for £5 inc. p&p
Paddock Jacket; quilted inside, with or without wool collar. Cost: £60 + post and Package. Ship World Wide Description below FRONT: Club logo on left breast SHOULDERS: CAVALCADE or SUZUKI flashes on both. BACK: Horse/Rider & Cavalcade Script. The jacket can be ordered with just the Horse/Rider + Cavalcade Script on the back & flashes on the shoulders £55 + p&p For a jacket email with size & with or without collar.
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T-shirt with bike & Cavalcade Script on left breast £15 + p&p Polo shirt with bike and Cavalcade Script on left breast £20 + p&p Postage & Packing for World wide is: 1 shirt £7; 2 shirts £10. Sweatshirts with bike & Cavalcade Script on left breast £20 + p&p Postage and Packing for World Wide is: 1 Sweat shirt £9; 2 sweatshirts £12.00 Fleece, Full Length Zip, with bike & Cavalcade script or Club logo on left breast: £25+ p&p. Postage & packing World Wide is: 1 fleece £9; 2 fleeces £12. Email the size(s), colour of garment(s) & quantity. Also the main colour and the inset panel colour. Click Here Please remember when ordering that the thread colours can vary in shade and, therefore, each garment could have slightly different shades on the bikes and Cavalcade script if ordered at different times.
All garments with logo on left breast . T-shirt £12 + p&p; Polo shirt £16 + p&p; Sweatshirt £20 + p&p Postage and Packing Costs T-shirt/Polo shirt: 1 shirt £5 2 shirts £7 Sweatshirt: 1 shirt £7 2 shirts £9 Email the size(s), colour(s) & quantity required to postmaster. State which Country or State required.
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Cap with Horse/Rider design : £10 + p&p. Postage &Package: 1 Cap £2.50 2 Caps £3.50 Ship World Wide. Click Here