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Scary Halloween Movies For Boat and Land Lovers

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At Surdkye Yamaha , we are your go-to place for all things fun! Whether you are looking for fun on the lake or an off-road adventure, we've got something for you. Since it is Halloween weekend, we know you will probably be watching to scary movies to get you in the mood for this spooky day. Your Lake of the Ozarks Yamaha dealer has gathered some movies that are set around water or in the woods: Movies For Water Lovers Jaws (1975) "You're going to need a bigger boat..." Although they are fairly uncommon, this classic movie has made fans scared to go near the ocean for fear of being attacked by a great white shark. I think we'll be stick to the shark-free Lake of the Ozarks for our boating needs.  Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Half man, half amphibian? Whatever it is, we are hoping this prehistoric creature isn't swimming in our lake. It couldn't be, right? Piranha (1978) What could be worse than a shark attack? A bunch of little preh...

5 Tips For Motorcycle Riding In The Fall

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Autumn is in full swing and days of summer motorcycle rides that go long into the night are all wrapped up. Although you may not be able to enjoy cool summer night rides, that doesn't mean you have to put your motorcycle away! With beautiful autumn scenery and nice cool days, Autumn can be one of the best times to ride at the Lake of the Ozarks. Your Missouri Yamaha dealer offers five tips for riding in the fall.  1. Watch For Leaves Although the autumn leaves are beautiful to look at, they can become hazardous to riders once they starting falling to the ground. Dry leaves can pile up on the road and cover potholes or other inconsistencies, so it is important to keep your eye on the road or keep on familiar routes. Wet leaves can cause pavements to become slick, which could cause your bike to slide on the road. Try to avoid slipping and sliding by driving slowly until you're past the obstacle.  2. Be Aware Of Deer Deer become very active in the fall and collisions wit...

Get Ready For DIRTFEST 2016!!

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Are you looking for a fun time and a chance to get outside and enjoy the fresh air? Then you need to sign up for the 2016 DirtFest presented by Surdyke Yamaha ! This exciting,  off-road event at the Lake of the Ozarks  is hosted at River Bottom MS Dirtbike and ATV Race Track at the Lake of the Ozarks . DirtFest will give you the chance to hit the dirt and demo some of our off-road vehicles. If you want to ride ATV's, dirt bikes and side x side's through the dirt, up and down hills and around fast turns, then you need to preregister for this exciting event. DIRTFEST 2016! What: DirtFest 2016 Where: River Bottom MX Park When: October 30, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This event is completely FREE, however, you must preregister by October 29. Otherwise, it is $12 per person at the gate.  During the event, you can demo ATV's, dirt bikes, side x sides and more. You can bring your own, or try ours! In addition, there will be a bonfire and hayrides...

2016 Harbor Hop

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If you want to celebrate the end of the boating season with a fun community-wide event, then you need to come on out and participate in the Harbor Hop. This event is the last big boating day of the season and marks the beginning of autumn at the Lake of the Ozarks. Although the summer is over, the fun hasn't stopped! Surdyke Yamaha has all the information on this fun day out on the Lake.  2016 Fall Harbor Hop During the Fall Harbor Hop, you can visit more than 40 different locations around the Lake of the Ozarks to gather cards for your winning poker hand.  To get your poker hand, sign up and pay an optional $20 donation at any of the checkpoints. After getting your first card at the first checkpoint, hop to six more checkpoints, drawing one card per hand at each location. After the seven-card poker hand is completed, an optional eighth card can be drawn for an addition $5.  Prizes 1st Place -  10% 2nd Place - 9 % 3rd Place - 8% 4th Place - 7% e...

The Fall Big Bass Bash Is This Weekend!

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This weekend, fisherman (and women) will be racing all over the Lake of the Ozarks to find the perfect bass. The Fall Big Bass Bash will be taking place this weekend October 1 - 2 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over $250,000 will be paid out to winners, so you have the opportunity to win some great prizes. Surdyke Yamaha has some of the event details to get you ready for the big tournament, so grab your reels and get ready for an exciting day.  Tournament Details In order to participate in the tournament, fishermen must enter either online here by Sept. 29 at midnight or in person at Osage Beach Bait & Tackle, Fitz Fishing Tackle and Bryant's Osage Outdoors by Sept. 30. This year, there are five weigh in locations including Red Oak Resort, Alhonna Resort, Point Randall Resort, Red Fox and PB2 (Grand Glaize State Park).  Prizes! 1st Place: $100,000 2nd Place: $20,000 3rd Place: $10,000 4th Place: $5,000 In addition to the top prizes, there will be 30...

Join Surdyke Yamaha for Bogeys & Beer!

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At Surdyke Yamaha , we love getting involved with and sponsoring local charity events. Next week, the 17th Annual Bogeys & Beer golf tournament will be happening and Lake of the Ozarks' Yamaha dealer is proud to be a part of it. Grab you best buds and head to the course for a fun day filled with golf and beer. Check out the event details and get your team signed up: 17th Annual Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament Wednesday, September 28 The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A-Resort Register Your Team It's not too late to get your team signed up. You can register your team or sign up to be a sponsor by paying extra. Either way you choose to go, you will be benefiting local charities and have fun playing golf.  Team - $340  - 4 players in tournament - Box lunch/dinner Par - $100 - Hole sponsor sign - dinner Birdie - $415 - 4 players in tournament - Hole sponsor sign - Listing in 2016 brochure - Box lunch/dinner Eagle - $1,000 - 4 players in...

Bikefest 2016 & Auction!

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Bikefest 2016 rolls into town Thursday, Sept 15, so it is going to be a fun weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks! Surdyke Yamaha is excited to once again be a sponsor for this event. There are a lot of activities happening in coordination with Bikefest like scenic rides, live music, passport ride and a bike auction. The best motorcycle dealer at the Lake of the Ozarks has all the information on this year's Bikefest, so you don't miss any of the exciting events happening all around the Lake area.   Photo Credit: LakeBikefest.com Big Bikefest Auction Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon to 3:00 pm, Surdyke Yamaha will hold the 4th annual on-site motorcycle auction at the Lake during Bikefest. There will be many major brand, pre-owned bike to be auctioned, both H-D and Metic! This auction will be conducted by a professional auctioneer service and many bikes will be auctioned off with no reserve! All inventory is pre-owned. Starting Saturday morning at 9:00 am there will be a ...