Even though it’s only February, we can already tell that riding season is just around the corner. For some there has already been a few breaks in the weather allowing for short rides and for others it may still be a ways off. But they are already thinking about getting the bike ready for when the weather does clear! Whether you are just pulling your bike out of winter storage or you’re one of the lucky ones that can ride all year round, this is always a good time to give your bike a complete inspection to make sure it is safe and reliable. Be sure to review the Basic Motorcycle Inspection Tips.
We can also tell that riding season is coming, because the event planners and promoters are finalizing the dates and details on the 2011 Events, Rallies, and Runs, and of course we are working hard to make sure we have as many as possible listed in our Event Calendar. We have over 1,200 events already listed in the calendar and are adding between 20 and 50 new events every day.
Congratulations to our two Bike of the Month Winners for February 2011!
Algiejive and his 1945 Knucklehead Chopper for the Vintage Class and
Numbnutz and his 2006 Softail Springer for the Stock Class.
Note: Since there were only two entries in the Custom Class, they will be moved into the March contest.
To enter your bike, go to the March Bike of the Month forum post.
2010 CycleFish Patch Blowout
We have a limited number of CycleFish “Member Since 2010” Patches left and are selling them at the reduced cost of $3.00, with Free Shipping. If you signed up in 2010 and would like to get your CycleFish patch... Click Here To Order Now!
We also have the new “Member Since 2011” CycleFish Patches available in the CycleFish store.
As we mentioned in our last newsletter…2010 was a great year and we are looking forward to an even better 2011. Well we are off to a really good start. Thanks to the growing popularity of CycleFish and all of our great members, new member registration has been at an all time high over the past several weeks with an average of 37 new members joining CycleFish every day. Please let’s not forget to make these new users feel welcome by dropping them a message or profile comment welcoming them to the site.
Since we do have so many new members on the site, I would like to take just a minute to answer a few of the questions we get most frequently from our members, both new and old…
How Do I Add A Profile Picture and Update My Profile? Simply place your mouse over the small arrow to the right of the word Profile on the User Menu and select one of the three options… “Edit Profile Information”, “Change Profile Photo”, or “Edit Profile Layout”. You can also go to your Profile page by clicking on Profile on the user menu and from there use the link in the left column to edit your profile information.
How Do I Add Content Such As Photo Albums, Blogs, Classified Ads, Etc? Pretty much all features can be accessed from the My Apps menu. To access the My Apps menu, place your cursor over the small arrow next to “My Apps” on the user menu and select the feature in which you would like to add content or edit your existing content.
What Is The Difference Between Posting A Blog Or A Forum Topic? Blogs and Forum Topics are similar in the fact that both allow you to share information with other users. The difference, at least as we encourage it here on CycleFish, is that a Blog is typically information you want to share without a lot of interaction from other users. Blogs are typically seen by those who view your Profile and follow through to your Blog section. Forum posts however are much more interactive and used when you want other users to continue the topic. Forums are also much more readily viewed by all other users.
Our Newest Vendor On Vendor Row… Favorite Jewelry
Favorite Jewelry carries a complete line of Stainless Steel Jewelry that is Biker Tough. They also have very affordable Sunglasses for Riders. And anything ordered through the Favorite Jewelry CycleFish Storefront Ships FREE to any address in the United States!
CycleFish Featured Businesses
Remember these businesses, along with those you see advertising with banner ads throughout the site, are who support the CycleFish site, keeping it free to our users. Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.
We also have a number of events supporting our site via paid advertisements and featured listings for their events. Be sure to look for them in the calendar with the highlighted listings.
As always, we want to thank every one of you for being a part of CycleFish and making it one of the best motorcycle communities on the internet. Those who are active on the site (sharing content, leaving comments, making friends, etc), have already realized the benefits of being a part of a great community, sharing a common interest…motorcycles and riding. So if you haven’t been here in a while or taken the time to meet some new fellow riders, be sure to stop by and meet some new friends.
Regards,
Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)