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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

27 Apr 2020 By blacksunshinemoto

With warmer days and everyone being cooped up because of the COVID-19 pandemic it is normal to be excited to get out on the open road.

But don’t forget to use caution and be alert.

Both motorcyclists and motorists need to be aware of their surroundings. Checking blind spots, mirrors and using turn signals are necessary when changing lanes and when passing. Distracted driving has been on the rise the last few years. Being distracted for a few seconds can be the difference of seeing a motorcyclist or not. Don’t let that text message change your life forever!

Riders need to take precautions too, freshen up on your riding skills with a driving course or just practice emergency stopping or figure eights in an empty parking lot. Don’t forget to gear up from head to too, helmet (that fits properly), gloves, Leather/textile jacket, motorcycle pants, and boots.

Don’t trust that the drivers of the other vehicle see you, inattentional blindness, or a person’s failure to notice an unexpected object located in plain sight, the most common type of collision involving motorcycles.

Always have your bike is good riding condition (pre-season checklist) and look out for road hazards such as dirt and potholes.

Both motorists and motorcyclist should recognize driving hazards at all time, be safe and have fun.

A new chapter

01 Apr 2021 By blacksunshinemoto

As we get older we tend to look back and think about what we wanted to do when we grew up. Like most of us I had a lot of expectations; a nice house, a good job, family, and travel. I have meet some of these goals, I have a great husband and daughter. I haven’t achieved as much as I thought I would otherwise, part of the problem is that I never knew how I would achieve these things in life. Looking back I didn’t have any guidance and just winged it. When I went to school I imagined that I would be a successful business women, I took accounting in college and went out in the job force. I started working for small companies with small salaries, barely making above minimum wage for old cheap bosses. After a 6 years of working for a couple of different companies I decided that I didn’t want to be an accountant and went in a different direction. I am grateful for my job now, but I work too many hours and is not very fulfilling. I have always dreamt of having a business of some sort, such as; a highland dancing school, a restaurant/bar, motorcycle repair shop/coffee shop (still might do that). So when I saw the opportunity I jumped at it. Just like my life, no plan, I am making this up as I go.

So that is how I decided that I was going to start an online business, website and blog.

My first business logo – created by Andrew Kilpatrick

New Products

05 Jul 2020 By blacksunshinemoto

Black Sunshine Moto we have been working hard to find some great products you women riders.

We have also been making changes to our website, go check it out and let us know what you think. We would really appreciate the feedback.

www.blacksunshinemoto.ca

Last week we teamed up with Explo Pinstriping & Kustom Art, Andrea “Explo” Sabatini is an Italian pinstriper. He does beautiful work but he is based in Italy, great for him but difficult for us over here in Canada. To make it easier you can order through usto get beautiful mini helmets made to order. They are one of kind….. have a look for yourself on my page.

**On Monday July 6th, 2020 we are happy to announce that we have the latest and greatest for Helmet hair.**

All the way from Australia! HighTail Hair protector!!

This is another great example of a product that women in Canada would love to get but is too expensive after shipping and duties. So we now have limited stock, be the first to order one for you.

What an exciting month it has been, looking forward to some great summer riding.

Ride safe, look great

Tracy at Black Sunshine Moto

(Let us know if that are any items that you see out on the great wide internet that might be something we should carry.)

Pre-Season Checklist

05 May 2020 By blacksunshinemoto

Well we made it, spring time. I can’t wait to jump on my bike and take if for a quick spin. But don’t forget to inspect your bike thoroughly before hitting the roads. There isn’t a worse feeling than when you are riding and all sudden I remember that I haven’t checked the tire pressure and start thinking something might be wrong with my bike. 

So here is a list of things you can do. This is by no means a complete list, but it covers a lot. I did a lot of this in the fall but somethings are worth checking twice.

Walk Around

  • Look for leaks (I find it difficult to hand tightened my oil filter, it tends to leak a bit)
  • Check horn and lights
  • Paperwork, where did I put the new insurance?
  • Adjust mirrors or anything that might have been moved while getting your bike out of storage.

Battery

  • Check voltage – min 12.5v fully charged
  • Check battery age – 5 yrs. max
  • Clean terminals & re-apply dialectic grease
  • Check fuses and have a stash on hand

Tires & Wheels (make the bike go around)

  • Check tire tread depth
  • Check tire age
  • Check tire condition (dry rot/cracks)
  • Check tire pressure

Drive

  • Clean & Lubricate chain
  • Inspect sprockets/chain for wear or belt/pulley
  • Adjust belt/chain tension

Brakes

  • Check pads for remaining thickness
  • Inspect rotors for scoring, wearing
  • Inspect brake line hose for signs of wear
  • Replace brake fluid every 2 yrs. or if discolored

Fluids

  • Replace coolant every 2 years or if discolored
  • Check oil/filter as recommended (change if you didn’t in the fall)

Filters

  • Inspect air filter
  • Inspect fuel filters
  • Controls
  • Lubricate control cables
  • Adjust cable for free play
  • Now just add fresh fuel and go for a ride!!