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T-CLOCK Inspection for Motorcycles

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  THE T-CLOCK INSPECTION  The Motorcycle Safety Foundation created the T-CLOCK as a memory and organization ad for a pre-ride safety check of a typical motorcycle. Each letter represents a particular inspection category, as follows: T - Tires & Wheels C - Controls L - Lights & Electrics O - Oil C - Chassis K - Kickstand TIRES AND WHEELS Tires: Pressure correct (cold), tread condition. No cuts, bulges or punctures of foreign objects. Wheels : Spokes tight and intact; rims true; no free play when flexed; bearing seals intact; spin freely. Brakes: Firm feel; sufficient pad depth, no leaks or links in hoses or cables. CONTROLS Levers : Pivot bolt and nut; action and position correct; pivots lubed. Cables: Ends and shafts lubed; no fraying or kinks; no binding when handlebar turned; proper adjustment. Hoses: Check for damage or leaks, proper routing. Throttle: Snaps closed freely when released; no excess play. LIGHTS Brake and Taillight(s): All fila
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Shopping Season is Upon Us

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  Shopping Season is upon us!  It's that time of year again where the stores are packed with people, line ups are forming at the doorways, mall parking lots are difficult to navigate and the stress of finding the right gift for the right person is upon us. If you struggle to find just the right gift for your friends and family, look no further than Clare’s Harley-Davidson of Niagara .  Clare’s carries unique gifts for anyone on your list. Clare’s Harley-Davidson of Niagara  has the genuine source of the highest quality parts & accessories for you and your motorcycle. Find out what the motorcycle lover on your list is looking for and surprise them with some new accessories. Maybe it’s a set of new hand grips, or some new saddle bags or luggage for your next trip.  Clare's offers everything from decorative fuel cap medallions to state of the art GPS units that give turn by turn navigation. There is always an extensive inventory of Genuine Harley-Davidson® mirrors, exhausts, b
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Meet John Clare - Founder and Owner of Clare's Cycle

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Meet John Clare - Founder and Owner of Clare's Cycle John Clare’s love affair with motorcycles started in 1949, at age 15, when he received a 1930 Harley-Davidson® motorcycle as payment for a plumbing repair. Over the years, he has participated in nearly every branch of motorcycle sport, including road racing, trials, scrambles, hill climbs and dirt track. His enthusiasm was rewarded in 1974, when he was recognized by Premier Bill Davis as ‘Ontario Sportsman of the Year’ for his distinguished performance in amateur sports. When it comes to the people who have been instrumental in the development of the sport of motorcycling in Canada, few have had the same level of influence as John Clare. A force in the industry for over 65 years now,  John opened his first motorcycle shop in 1955 in the small town of Fenwick, Ontario. Despite starting his venture in a sparsely populated area, he became the largest Yamaha dealer in the country by 1965, a truly remarkable accomplishment
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Location: 799 Hwy 20 W, Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0, Canada
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Take a Ride to Clare's Cycle During Autumn

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Take a Ride to Clare's Cycle During Autumn   In this photo - Effingham Rd at 5th St Louth and Pelham Rd West St. Catharines. Welcome to Pelham sign. Today was another beautiful drive to work. The autumn coloured trees and landscape are magnificent. The change of season is really putting on a show. Make it a point to get on your bike and ride out to Clare's Cycle and Sports in Fenwick. Don't just cruise the highway, take the country roads. I live in St. Catharines, about 25 km from work. I cruised up 5th St. Louth and made my way up Effingham Rd. This road winds through the Escarpment's forest of Shorthills. In this photo - going up the shorthills on Effingham Rd. Short Hills Provincial Park is a provincial park located in the centre of the Niagara Peninsula, bordering the city of St. Catharines and the town of Pelham in the Niagara Region in southern Ontario, Canada. It occupies an area of 1,600 acres. It also borders the new vineyard sub-appellation called the Shor
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Location: Fenwick, Pelham, ON L0S 1C0, Canada
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