In this installment of “Motor School‚” Quinn offers exercises for better clutch control and slow-speed maneuvering. (Photos by Kevin Wing) People ask me if I miss being a motor cop. Let’s unpack that. Do I miss washing off petrol and sunscreen at the end of every shift? Do I miss roadside debates about how “everybody was speeding”? Do I miss the tragedy of consoling parents at a fatal accident in the middle of the night? A hard “no” to all of those. But what I do find myself missing these days is the incessant verbal abuse our motor unit dished out to each other at every opportunity. It didn’t matter how serious or important the moment; if you screwed up‚ however slight‚ you were doomed to receive ongoing mistreatment until the next guy came up short. And there was no better place to experience the hazing than on the grinder where we trained slow‑­speed skills every month on our motors. What should have been a place of learning‚ exploring‚ and honing of one’s skills was instead a schoolyard of insults‚ jabs‚ and finger‑­pointing. Simply put‚ if your bike hit the ground‚ standby to standby‚ buddy‚ your ticket got punched. Luckily‚ my bike rarely hit the deck on training days‚ because I was skilled with my clutch. Don’t get me wrong‚ my colleagues found ample opportunities to pound me into submission‚ but sloppy clutch work never made it on the menu. Now I can’t speak for your sewing circle‚ but I’d venture to guess you all give each other a pretty rough time on the regular. And just imagine how cool it would be if you had the tools to pull a proverbial rabbit out of your hat every time the speeds slowed down‚ like for U‑­turns‚ heavy traffic‚ and parking lots. Well‚ I have a few simple training tools that will have you laughing‚ jabbing‚ and finger‑­pointing far more than you typically get to do when riding with your crew. Fear of slow-speed bike incompetence can be a thing of the past. Practice these simple drills at your leisure to gain confidence and impress family and friends! Before we jump into the actual exercises‚ we need to rewire our brains a bit and start seeing the clutch (not the throttle) as the control that makes the bike go. In other words‚ when we’re in slow‑­speed environments‚ we want to have a “set it and forget it” mindset with the throttle and think of the clutch as the primary “gatekeeper” that supplies power to the rear wheel. There are two reasons for this: First‚ this consolidates two physical tasks of manipulating the controls into one: modulating the clutch. Second‚ we will have far better mental focus on that singular task‚ which will improve our sensitivity‚ dexterity‚ and control. Motor School Clutch Control Exercise 1: Driveway Drill With your engine running at around 1‚500‑­2‚000 rpm‚ your bike in 1st gear‚ and both feet on the ground‚ position your front wheel at the base of a gently sloped incline on a driveway entrance (or similar). You want a short incline that allows the bike to roll back down on its own when you pull in the clutch at the top. (see photo at the top of the article) Next‚ smoothly‚ slowly‚ and calmly begin to meter the clutch out‚ adding just enough power to the rear wheel to allow you to slowly “walk” the bike up the incline. Remember‚ leave the throttle alone here and only work the clutch. Once you are at the top‚ gently pull the clutch in (don’t fully disengage it) just enough to pull power from the driveline so the bike starts to roll back down to our starting point. Rinse and repeat until you can hold a casual conversation with your neighbor as you roll up and back down the incline without thinking about it. And no wise cracks just yet‚ Nancy‚ you’re only just getting started. Motor School Clutch Control Exercise 2: 2×4 Drill The common 2×4 is not just for beating yourself over the head while you struggle with slow-speed clutch work. Place a length of 2×4 lumber down on the ground perpendicular to and touching your front tire. Now apply all the same instructions you learned above‚ and smoothly and slowly “walk” the bike over the board from a complete stop. Continue until the bike is resting with the 2×4 directly in front of the back tire and do it all again. It sounds easy‚ but there are a couple of rules here: First‚ you start from a complete stop‚ so once you “set and forget” your throttle‚ you can’t manipulate it to prevent stalling or to change the amount of power transferred to the driveline to help get you over the board. Second‚ when you ride over the 2×4‚ you don’t pass go if you “shoot” it out from under the rear tire. That’s to say that the 2×4 must stay in place as you ride over. People often struggle to keep the 2×4 in place because they tend to let the clutch out too quickly‚ sending too much power to the rear tire as it rolls onto and over the board. The 2×4 Drill teaches you better clutch control by slowing your roll. The good news? You got it right on your first try. The bad? I’m only referring to you successfully buckling that helmet. Set it up and do it again while I make some calls to confirm you have a real motorcycle license. Motor School Clutch Control Exercise 3: Incline Drill Find an incline‚ such as a hill‚ a long driveway‚ or an abandoned loading ramp. Nothing too steep but something that generates decent rolling resistance. Next‚ stage yourself for lift off by facing up the incline. Once you’ve set your engine speed‚ smoothly‚ slowly take off and put your feet on the pegs. Go as slow as possible‚ using only your clutch to control your momentum. Once you’ve made it 15 feet or so‚ pull in the clutch and put your feet down. Here’s the rule: Don’t use your brakes to rest on the incline‚ instead engage only the clutch‚ and in the amount necessary to hold you in place on the incline as you reset. When you’re ready‚ do it again‚ moving slowly toward the top. A word of caution: Don’t fry your clutch with high revs. If the clutch is getting warm or the engine is getting hot‚ take an easy lap around the block before getting back to work on these drills. Well‚ color me amazed. Just wait till your friends see how much better you control your bike when the speeds ratchet down. Now don’t quote me‚ but if you get your mind right and really work these drills‚ I’m confident we can finally hack those training wheels off‚ slap some Girl Scout patches on your leathers‚ and have you going freeway speeds in no time! Find Quinn at Police Motor Training. Send feedback to rider@ridermagazine.com. 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In early February‚ A Florida Deputy arrived on the scene of an accident. A baby was trapped but he was able to save her. The family is forever grateful for his heroic actions. Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Dave Musgrove was on duty when a motorcycle sped by him going over 100 miles per hour. It was just a few minutes later he came across the accident scene. RELATED: He Was Just About To Marry ‘The One' When A Motorcycle Accident Changed Everything The motorcyclist had passed away and was wedged into the rear window of 22-year-old Kayleigh Foley’s car. Kayleigh was driving with her two daughters‚ 3-year-old Ariel and six-month-old Lola. The Baby Was Trapped The Debuty heard Kayleigh calling for her baby so he grabbed Ariel and pulled her to safety. At first‚ he didn’t realize there was another baby. Once he did‚ he flagged down someone driving by to hold the toddler while he rescued Lola. According to People‚ the baby was trapped under the dead motorcyclist. When he was able to get to the baby‚ she was lifeless and he couldn’t find a pulse. He performed CPR and then he felt her take a breath. The Family is Forever Grateful “He’s our hero‚” Kayleigh says. “We will never repay him for what he did because what he did for us was life-changing‚” Lisa Foley‚ the baby’s grandmother said. “The first thing he said to me was ‘I hate all the recognition. I was doing my job.’ I said‚ ‘Too bad buddy‚ you’re getting it. I want you to be recognized in every way possible because what he did was life-changing for our family.'” RELATED: Man Accidentally Makes ‘Wrong' Turn And Is In Right Place To Save 4 Siblings From House Fire Lola is in Recovery While Ariel had some minor injuries Lola is still hospitalized. According to ABCAction News‚ she suffered head trauma and remains on a ventilator. She is also receiving medication for seizures. Her family does feel hopeful about her recovery. “She looks at us. She recognizes our voices. Obviously‚ she kicks her feet and she looks at you‚ tracks you with her eyes‚” said Lisa. Both Kayleigh and Lisa will always remember what Deputy Sgt. Dave Musgrove did for them that day. Kayleigh says‚ “He’s part of our family now. He’s invited to all the parties‚ all the special occasions‚ all the events. He’s invited and he’s one of us now. I really appreciate him. He’s my angel.” It was quite a miracle when the Deputy saved Lola. This family needed one as Lola was born just two days after Kayleigh lost her fiancé. The family has already been through so much. We have to thank God for putting Deputy Sgt. Dave Musgrove on that road at that exact time‚ and having him do what was needed to save Lola. WATCH: Deputy Saves Baby After Car Accident YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Man Rescued From Burning Car All Because God Put Right Person In Right Place At Right Time We send our prayers to baby Lola and the entire family as they go through the recovery period. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” – Philippians 4:6 LISTEN: Jason Kelce Surprises His Favorite McDonalds Worker | 2 Baristas Heroically Fight Off Robbers h/t: People Featured Image Credit: Youtube/WFLA News Channel 8 The post Deputy Drawn to Fatal Crash by Mother’s Frantic Screams‚ Then Realizes Her Baby Isn’t Breathing appeared first on GodUpdates.

Last week‚ Union County in North Carolina voted to ban fluoride from being used in the county’s water system. Residents were concerned about the chemical’s side effects on children. A North Carolina County has banned fluoride from being used in the county’s water supply. Union County commissioners in a 3-2 voted to stop using fluoride in its water supply after residents were concerned about its possible side effects on children. pic.twitter.com/HWy8wyBqY2 — The General (@GeneralMCNews) February 26‚ 2024 Union County‚ North Carolina commissioners have voted against continuing the addition of #fluoride to part of the county’s water supply. “Let’s embrace freedom of choice and let people who wish to use fluoride do just that‚” said David Williams.https://t.co/CNT0pNM9rw — Fluoride Action Network (@FluorideAction) February 22‚ 2024 ADA News reported: Union County in North Carolina voted Feb. 19 to ban the use of fluoride in the county’s water system. The decision came after a group of citizens who call themselves the Fluoride Fighters expressed concerns about fluoride’s potential harms. The commission also heard from dentists and supporters of fluoridation‚ many of whom pointed to the other chemicals added to water to keep people healthy‚ such as chlorine. Prior to the vote‚ several community members shared their thoughts on fluoride being added to the county’s water. One woman pointed to a 2019 study that pointed out exposure to fluoride during pregnancy has the potential to harm the baby’s intellectual development. Here’s a clip from her presentation: North Carolina county bans fluoride in its water Abigail Prado‚ who leads the Union County Chapter of Moms for Liberty‚ told commissioners “Millions of pregnant women are currently being exposed to levels of fluoride that have the potential to lower their children’s IQ by at… pic.twitter.com/MoBb4Xosox — Anthony Scott (@AnthonyScottTGP) February 25‚ 2024 Abigail Prado was referring to a study conducted by JAMA Pediatrics‚ which found: In this prospective birth cohort study from 6 cities in Canada‚ higher levels of fluoride exposure during pregnancy were associated with lower IQ scores in children measured at age 3 to 4 years. These findings were observed at fluoride levels typically found in white North American women. This indicates the possible need to reduce fluoride intake during pregnancy. NC Newsline reported: Abigail Prado‚ who leads the Union County Chapter of Moms for Liberty‚ told commissioners that government agencies deliberately adding fluoride to their drinking water can impair brain development of a gestating child. “Millions of pregnant women are currently being exposed to levels of fluoride that have the potential to lower their children’s IQ by at least four to six points‚” asserted Prado. Prado told commissioners the loss of a single IQ point translates into a 2% reduction in lifetime economic productivity. “Even if we take moral and philosophical questions about protecting children out of this discussion‚ how long can our society bear the cost of knowingly lowering our populations IQ?” Prado asked. So…if fluoride can lower the IQ in children whose mothers are exposed to it during pregnancy… And‚ we are advised to call poison control if a child swallows toothpaste containing the stuff.. Then‚ we have to ask… What is fluoride doing in our water in the first place? If your kid accidentally swallows toothpaste…you’re supposed to call poison control because of the flouride. So WTF is the government still adding this toxic substance that dumbs us down and rots our teeth if we get too much into our drinking water supply? pic.twitter.com/Pa6kkW2r33 — Mindy Robinson (@iheartmindy) February 16‚ 2024 Sounds like poisoning to me. But‚ those on the other side of the aisle argue that adding fluoride to drinking water is beneficial because it helps prevent tooth decay in the underprivileged. NC Newsline said: After weeks of often contentious debate‚ Union County commissioners voted 3-2 Monday night to stop adding fluoride to the county’s water supply. Water fluoridation has been used by cities for decades to reduce tooth decay. Pediatric dentists told commissioners the practice was not only safe‚ but it was also essential for those who never or rarely see a dentist. Dr. Meg Lochary‚ a Union County board-certified pediatric dentist‚ told commissioners fluoridation was a public health issue. “I take care of a lot of people who have terrible‚ terrible dental health. If you had to sit in my office every day and see screaming 4-year-olds getting teeth extracted‚ it would be a very personal situation for you too‚” said Lochary. Another implored that fluoride was critical for underprivileged children‚ whose parents may not brush their teeth or help them get to a dentist. The American Dental Association calls fluoridation of community water supplies “the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay.” Fluoridated water has been proven to reduce cavities by about 25% in children and adults. The CDC named community water fluoridation one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. What do you think? I’m not buying it. Do you think fluoride should be banned nationwide? Let us know your thoughts… Speaking of toxic chemicals‚ maybe it’s time to get serious about your family’s health? Have you seen this? Is It Time To “Make The Switch”? Let Me Explain… Is it time to stop supporting Far-Left Woke Companies‚ Stores and Products? I’m not big on “boycotts” but I am big on taking back our power and “voting with our dollars”. Why do we continue to support places like Target when they constantly push the Gay and Trans agenda down our throats and onto our children? I could give you hundreds of examples‚ but remember this? Target Hires “Pride Strategist” Who Vows To “Make Trouble” Or this? Target Under Heavy Fire: “Satan Respects Pronouns” Just two examples. Or how about shopping at stores so poorly ran so scared of their customers that they place socks and under behind glass doors with lock and key? Shoplifting Wave Drives Walmart‚ Target To Take Unprecedented Step — 40 Minute Wait Times For Underwear! Are you a customer or a suspected criminal? Truth be told‚ the stores are overrun by crime thanks for Far-Left Cities legalizing shoplifting. Or how about when Gillette told all us men we had "toxic masculinity"? Yeah‚ that was charming! Thanks Gillette! Of course we all remember Bud Light giving us trans male (or is it trans female‚ I can never remember which way it goes) Dylan Mulvaney as their new face of the brand? But that's just the social issues side of things.... How about the products themselves? Well‚ I sure hope you didn't put any of this J&;J talc powder on your baby: J&;J Enters $9 BILLION Baby Cancer Settlement — How To Keep Your Family SAFE! And I hope you don't have any of these spices in your kitchen: BREAKING: Arsenic‚ Cadmium‚ and Lead Found In Major Brand Name Spices! Or any of these baby food pouches: Recall Alert: Popular Baby Fruit Pouch Contains Lead Look‚ I could go on all day‚ but I think you get the idea. And as usual‚ I don't like to just leave you with a problem....that's not what we do here. So I have a question for you:  Perhaps it's time to break up with these companies? But what other options are there? You know I've got you covered! How about this.... How about shopping from a company that actually likes you! Where everything just gets delivered right to your door...no driving to the store‚ fighting for a parking spot‚ standing in long lines‚ dealing with rude employees....and nothing is placed behind glass doors with lock and key! By a company that has a 40-year track record of doing things right... A 40-year track record of being proudly America-First‚ way before President Trump hit the scene in 2015... Not only America First but made‚ sourced‚ warehoused and shipped all from America!  For 40 years and counting! Oh‚ and 100% non-toxic! No Flouride (if you don't want it)‚ no Red Dye 3 or 40‚ no Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in any cosmetics product.... Got a problem?  One phone call to their US-based customer service where everything is actually helpful (cheery‚ even) and they are happy to help you out‚ almost as if they like you! Gee‚ what a novel concept! It's time to Make The Switch folks....stop supporting Target and WalMart. Stop buying products that are hazardous to your health with so many additives and chemicals in them that you can't even pronounce half the label. You THINK you have a choice between all these companies listed below in the circle‚ but what most people don't realize is they're all owned by only 11 companies.   11. Interesting number. Will probably be even less than that in the future when these merge even further. It's an ILLUSION of choice. The same goes for all your media... It's just an ILLUSION of different choices‚ but owned by these 6 companies: Oh and how do you think they got to be such a great America-First company with such a long track record of success? A strong founder‚ full of vision and drive. While you may have never heard of this company (because they do ZERO advertising)‚ Barack Hussein Obama knew about them! In fact‚ when he was in office‚ he created a list of the Top 10 most "Dangerous Conservatives" in America and he placed their Founder on it as #8! (a list I one day hope to make myself!) As I said‚ they do zero advertising -- they rely on people like me to spread the word.  Good old word of mouth! So on top of being the last Family-owned major consumer goods manufacturer not part of the Big-11‚ comparable or often lower prices‚ supporting American jobs and families‚ here's more: Non-toxic products! That means no Arsenic‚ Cadmium‚ and Lead in their food products! Which really‚ if we're being honest‚ should be the bare minimum for everyone‚ right? Stunning I even have to tell you that‚ but I guess I do! But it also means no Red Dye 40 or Flouride in the toothpaste or chemicals in the cleaning products‚ or Deet in the mosquito repellant. What novel concepts‚ right? Oh‚ and Black Angus beef‚ pasture raised on hundreds of thousands of acres. Free roaming with plenty of open air between all the cattle. Grass fed. No hormones and no antibiotics.  Never! Oh‚ and it's CHEAPER than Omaha Steaks! And....they control the ENTIRE process from the cows grazing in the pasture to eventually ending up in your freezer. But that's a whole other topic! Not only do they do zero advertising but it's it's actually "Invite Only". They only want people on the same mission to join and they're happy to say "no" to the Far-Left Libs! They've been doing it for nearly 40 years and it's been working great. Everyone gets a personal‚ white glove‚ concierge customer service support to get you access to everything they have. Imagine that! No call centers from India. Just real‚ friendly‚ helpful and NICE Americans helping Americans! Wow‚ like going back in a time-machine. So it is Invite only...and good thing you know someone that has the invites....(me!). If you'd like to find out more and get a FREE personal invite‚ just go here and tell them Noah sent you:  https://SwitchWithNoah.com It's the real deal‚ and because they don't raise the Black Angus like the big companies do‚ they may have the SHUT OFF invites if they grow too fast. So if you want in‚ let me know soon. There's only one pro-American‚ American made and manufactured‚ chemical free‚ toxin free‚ hormone free‚ company left....and I'm teaming up with them to FIGHT BACK! Who's with me? Watch this:   Time to make the switch..... It's INVITE ONLY‚ jump on the list here 👉 https://t.co/0HBTcCFOyQ pic.twitter.com/HTbHs1ZW7f — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) December 5‚ 2023 As I said‚ it's Invite Only and the invite is completely free! In fact‚ I've assembled a team of patriots who will personally get you invited and signed up....if you want in. Americans Helping Americans. Patriots Helping Patriots. It's called "Patriot Switch" and I think the name says it all. Folks‚ we don't have many strongholds left. This is one. And I'm all in. If you'd like to find out more and get a FREE personal invite‚ just go here:  https://SwitchWithNoah.com Tell them Noah sent you and I promise you will get a personal call‚ text or email. Don't freak out when you do. And make sure you tell them you are interested in the Black Angus beef too! I know I tend to get concerned when I get messages from numbers I don't recognize‚ but if you request a Free Invite (Link here) you WILL have someone from my Inner Circle reach out to you....so be ready! These are awesome people and I think you'll love getting a chance to talk with them. And they'll help get you all set up. Who's with me and who's ready to stop eating Arsenic‚ Cadmium‚ and Lead? Your friend‚ - Noah p.s. Since everyone gets personal attention‚ we will take these in the order in which they come in.  So if you are excited‚ ask for your invite now or you might be far down on the list.  I have a great team‚ but they can only do so much and they'll work on a first-come‚ first-served basis. Request a free Invite here Cheers!

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In early February‚ A Florida Deputy arrived on the scene of an accident. A baby was trapped but he was able to save her. The family is forever grateful for his heroic actions. Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Dave Musgrove was on duty when a motorcycle sped by him going over 100 miles per hour. It was just a few minutes later he came across the accident scene. RELATED: He Was Just About To Marry ‘The One' When A Motorcycle Accident Changed Everything The motorcyclist had passed away and was wedged into the rear window of 22-year-old Kayleigh Foley’s car. Kayleigh was driving with her two daughters‚ 3-year-old Ariel and six-month-old Lola. The Baby Was Trapped The Debuty heard Kayleigh calling for her baby so he grabbed Ariel and pulled her to safety. At first‚ he didn’t realize there was another baby. Once he did‚ he flagged down someone driving by to hold the toddler while he rescued Lola. According to People‚ the baby was trapped under the dead motorcyclist. When he was able to get to the baby‚ she was lifeless and he couldn’t find a pulse. He performed CPR and then he felt her take a breath. The Family is Forever Grateful “He’s our hero‚” Kayleigh says. “We will never repay him for what he did because what he did for us was life-changing‚” Lisa Foley‚ the baby’s grandmother said. “The first thing he said to me was ‘I hate all the recognition. I was doing my job.’ I said‚ ‘Too bad buddy‚ you’re getting it. I want you to be recognized in every way possible because what he did was life-changing for our family.'” RELATED: Man Accidentally Makes ‘Wrong' Turn And Is In Right Place To Save 4 Siblings From House Fire Lola is in Recovery While Ariel had some minor injuries Lola is still hospitalized. According to ABCAction News‚ she suffered head trauma and remains on a ventilator. She is also receiving medication for seizures. Her family does feel hopeful about her recovery. “She looks at us. She recognizes our voices. Obviously‚ she kicks her feet and she looks at you‚ tracks you with her eyes‚” said Lisa. Both Kayleigh and Lisa will always remember what Deputy Sgt. Dave Musgrove did for them that day. Kayleigh says‚ “He’s part of our family now. He’s invited to all the parties‚ all the special occasions‚ all the events. He’s invited and he’s one of us now. I really appreciate him. He’s my angel.” It was quite a miracle when the Deputy saved Lola. This family needed one as Lola was born just two days after Kayleigh lost her fiancé. The family has already been through so much. We have to thank God for putting Deputy Sgt. Dave Musgrove on that road at that exact time‚ and having him do what was needed to save Lola. WATCH: Deputy Saves Baby After Car Accident YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Man Rescued From Burning Car All Because God Put Right Person In Right Place At Right Time We send our prayers to baby Lola and the entire family as they go through the recovery period. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” – Philippians 4:6 LISTEN: Jason Kelce Surprises His Favorite McDonalds Worker | 2 Baristas Heroically Fight Off Robbers h/t: People Featured Image Credit: Youtube/WFLA News Channel 8 The post Deputy Drawn to Fatal Crash by Mother’s Frantic Screams‚ Then Realizes Her Baby Isn’t Breathing appeared first on GodUpdates.