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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...

The Lake of the Ozarks is home to many wonderful events, and one of our favorite summer events is Hot Summer Nights! It's 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. Photo Credit: FunLake.com Hot Summer Nights: "Cruisin' Time Again" Hot Summer Nights cruise is open to all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. There's no registration or fee required to participate. It's family fun for all with helicopter rides, live music and entertainment starting at 6:00 PM and going on until 11:00 PM on the Bagnell Dam Strip. Enjoy great food, fun and shopping on The Strip in addition to the cruise. Each month, there is a different theme in addition to the overall theme. Here are the dates and theme for the 2017 Hot Summer Nights: Photo Credit: FunLake.com May 12 - Cruisin...

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...

There is no greater feeling than the wind in your hair and the open road ahead of you. With over 140,936 Missourians owning a bike, apparently we're not the only ones who think so! Surdyke Yamaha takes great pride in providing you with the best  street bikes in the Lake of the Ozarks for you to enjoy all year long! What do you do, though, if you've skipped a few maintenance checks and now you and your bike are dealing with something bigger than a simple check? Surdyke Yamaha has the best motorcycle service center at the Lake of the Ozarks and we'd love to help get you back on the road! Here are a few easy maintenance checks that will help keep you on the road for many miles to come. Tires This seems like a no-brainer, but you really must triple check that you have the correct tires on your bike, and make sure the pressures are correct. There are plenty of horror stories out there about bikes with incorrect tires, and we don't want you to fall victim to this. Every...

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...