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5 Street Bike Maintenance Checks

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Whether you’re an experienced street biker or you’ve just purchased your first from Surdyke Yamaha , maintenance is key to extending the life of your ride. While it’s always a good idea to have a professional take a look at your street bike if you have major concerns, the smaller maintenance duties are actually simple enough to complete by yourself. The best boat dealer at the Lake of the Ozarks doesn’t just sell boats! 1. Checking Tires/Tire Pressure Tires might be the first maintenance check that comes to your mind, and this is a good thing. You should be checking your tire pressures regularly to stay safe. How often is regularly? Different experts suggest different time frames. We recommend factoring in how often you ride your bike and on what terrain. Weekly is a good, general frequency. It’s important to check your tire pressures while they’re cold – meaning not right after you hop off after a long ride. It’s recommended to let your bike cool down for an hour or so before...

Get Your Bike Back On The Road

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The beginning of spring marks the first time many motorcyclists are taking their bikes out of storage. While we have already had a few nice days these past few months, the Lake of the Ozarks is on the crest of having continuously nice spring days. This means that more bikes will be out and about enjoying the weather. Before you hit the road this spring, there are a few things you do first. 1. Change The Fluids Motorcycles require lots of different fluids for them to run smoothly from oil and gas to hydraulic and brake fluids. Checking the fluids at the end of a long winter is much more than just making sure all the reservoirs are full. Fluids that are left sitting for a couple of months may degrade, so it's important to look for changes in color and consistency and replace any fluid that looks dirty or different than it did when you first put it in. If you winterized your bike correctly, you would have either drained the fuel or added a fuel stabilizer. If you did drain your...

Enjoy Hot Summer Nights at the Lake of the Ozarks

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The Lake area is home to many wonderful events, and anything that encourages you to get out and enjoy your toys is alright by us! Hot Summer Nights is a great chance to get out and meet other bikers, enjoy a night on the Bagnell Dam Strip, and take that bike out for a ride. No matter the weather, it's better together, and we can't wait to see you out there. Here are some more fun things to know about Hot Summer Nights. Photo Credit: FunLake.com Hot Summer Nights - "Rag Tops and T-Tops" Still Cruisin'! Cruisin' on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark, MO Free Admission & Participation for Missouri's top family friendly cruise event! All makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome! Great food, fun and shopping! Helicopter rides, music and entertainment from 6pm-11pm! Clowns, face painting and more for the kids! Event Details The cruise is open to all makes and model years of cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and there ...

5 Tips for an Autumn Motorcycle Ride in the Ozarks

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There's no better feeling that riding through the brisk Autumn air, while watching colorful leaves drift slowly from the trees. While you, of course, are speeding down the road, enjoying yet another adventurous ride on your motorcycle! The Fall season at the Lake of the Ozarks is absolutely beautiful, and a perfect time to get that bike out and ride. There are a few things that this season brings that you'll want to be aware of though, as you are enjoying the wind in your face. Deer Season This is season is well known for collisions with deer. Whether it's because they are moving to find food, or running from a hunter, it's not uncommon to find them on the road. Be sure to wear your protective gear and always scan the sides of the road as you're riding. Especially during dawn and dusk, and even more so when you're in rural areas. Beware of Leaves - Wet or Dry While the Fall leaves may be beautiful, these leaves can also present a unique hazard. The...

Hottest Street Bikes of 2014!

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Time to let your imagination, your heart, your mind, and your spirit run free! Surdyke Yamaha in Osage Beach can outfit you for more than just the water; we also offer a full lineup of dirt bikes, MX bikes, street bikes, and ATVs. As we prepare for some fabulous fall weather, we want to take the opportunity to showcase some of this year's top street bikes.  2014 Yamaha V Star 950 Long, low, and ready to go! A double-downtube steel frame gives this powerful bike the longest wheel base in its class. The fuel-injected, forward-mounted engine packs major power under the low 26.5-inch seat. Excellence has been carefully crafted into every inch of this lean, mean machine! 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec Where can you find an old school attitude combined with new thinking, minimalist style, and modern performance? In this one-of-a-kind Yamaha street bike! The Yamaha Bolt contains everything you need - and nothing that you don't. Trade the extraneous bells and whistles for a p...