Miscellaneous – Page 9

Ducati Bellevue Services

October 19, 2012 By Carol Carpenter

Did you know Ducati Bellevue offers services on bikes other than Ducati’s? Well, they do and their prices are better than you may think. For example, if you purchase tires through Ducati Bellevue they will mount those tires for $30, if you bring in tires you have bought the fee would be $50. I encourage you to shop tire prices elsewhere then call them for a quote, I believe you may be surprised.

Ducati Bellevue will also service all models of bikes for:

Brakes: Front – $50 + parts
Rear – $35 + parts

Chain & Sprockets: $150 + parts

Brake Flush All: $50

Coolant Flush All: $50

Take care of your ride, your ride takes care of you…

Visit www.DucatiBellevue.com

Vixens Ride!

Carol T. Carpenter

Acupuncture

October 19, 2012 By Carol Carpenter

My introduction to acupuncture was when I was little and saw my mother getting tiny needles strategically placed all over her body, horrified I asked if it hurt and she said, “no.” I honestly thought she was being stoic and just sat there thinking she was insane. It is part of my culture, I should know all about it, right? Wrong, I chose not to identify with my culture growing up, I wanted to be completely Americanized.

It wasn’t until I had children and was having pain so debilitating (female problems) and my option was to have surgery or deal with the pain with the help of some very strong drugs. Against surgery and (gasp! Drugs), I started researching other methods and discovered that acupuncture was an option. I spoke to several acupuncturists and decided to start treatment. Remarkably, I started to feel relief, then my health improved and next thing I knew I started to feel normal (well, as normal as can be) again, no surgery needed. Acupuncture is the philosophy that your body has an energy flow and if it is blocked it can’t flow causing pain, discomfort, disease, etc. The needles are placed on points corresponding to organs requiring treatment and meridians in order to reopen that energy flow and allow your body to heal itself. My female issues are basically gone, but I still get pain from riding and putting stress on my body as I ride over rough terrain and perched high on my bike in a full tuck. I find that a “tune up” when I start to feel pain keeps me feeling great, helps me sleep and allows me the energy to be a mom and entrepreneur.

Please visit our resources page for a listing of companies in our area that are a part of our endeavor to help women be the best they can be. Be well and Vixens Ride!

Carol T. Carpenter

Window Cleaning and More

October 19, 2012 By Carol Carpenter

Window Cleaning and More is a local company that cleans windows, gutters and seasonally puts up Christmas lights. They are located at 14238 Bear Creek Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98077 and can be contacted at (425)285-9517. I have personally been using them since they first started, been happy with their services and referred them out to neighbors and friends. Dave, the owner, has been so kind to extend 5% off labor on any service if you mention “Carol Carpenter.” Visit his website for a list of services: www.windowcleaningandmore.com

Let’s delegate some chores so we can get out there before the frost…Vixens Ride!

Carol T. Carpenter

Letter From Mary McGee

October 19, 2012 By Carol Carpenter

The following is a letter from the legendary Mary McGee, who I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with at the Ride West Event on October 11, 2012. She has led an incredible life and done things that I could’ve only dreamed of. She was so down to earth and gracious, not at all what you would expect from someone who is so accomplished. She is an inspiration to all women, she paved the way for women race car drivers and motorcyclists alike, being the first woman to race in both. I am honored that I was on a panel with her and look forward to working with her in the future to encourage more women to ride.

Hi Carol,

It was terrific meeting you and everyone at the RideWest event. I think you have a great idea going with your web site. I admire your abilities and knowledge to get into this project, and by the way it is a great name, motovixens.com. Thank you for your wonderful words on the adventures in my life. It was kinda stuffed with a lot of fun and excitement, I was lucky. You will have a lot of opportunities for many adventures in your life, and I know you will say yes when something/anything is offered.

I think the kind of women oriented plans that you, Tracy & Deb are doing is really fantastic. It is women like you that will bring more women into the wonderful world of motorcycles, and we know that many women need a lot of encouragement to get started. It is marvelous that more women are interested in bikes and people like you will draw them in. As we all know motorcycle people are the BEST.

Cheers,

Mary

Carol T. Carpenter

Motorcycle Gear Alterations

October 14, 2012 By Carol Carpenter

Ladies, do you have gear that is too big? Seams that have come unraveled? There is a shop in Bellevue, WA that repairs all leather and textile motorcycle clothing.

I currently have a leather tracksuit and leather pants that are being taken in. It’s fall/winter get your gear ready for next year, don’t procrastinate!

Victoria Atelier
1299 156^th Avenue NE, #170
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-401-9099
Contact: Anna Ondracek

Visit their website at www.victoria-a.com

Visit Victoria Atelier on Facebook!

Vixens Ride, but need to look sexy too!

Carol T. Carpenter

Body Evo

October 13, 2012 By Carol Carpenter

Body Evo is located at 14024 NE 181st Street, Suite 201, Woodinville, WA 98072 and their number is(425) 224-2700. They are a technology day spa that offers many different types of treatments to help keep your body healthy and toned. Please visit the site and try the Computerized Muscle Stimulation treatment that helps tighten and tone your body, if anyone remembers Bailine this is similar to that concept. Misha, the owner, is offering 50% off your first muscle stimulation treatment for anyone who mentions “MotoVixens” upon making their appointment. There is also another special going on:

“Come warm up in our Alpha thermogenic Infrared sauna POD and choose from one of our slimming, detoxifying body wrap/pack treatments and receive $25 off throughout the month of October!”

I am a regular client of Body Evo and stand by the CMS treatment completely. I use it for maintenance (once a week) and it keeps my core nice and strong. It however is not my only source of conditioning, in addition to this treatment I run at least 3 miles daily and do yoga 3-4 times a week (schedule permitting). Since doing CMS, I can actually run longer without fatigue and also hold my yoga poses for longer durations of time with much less effort than when I first started. I have been doing CMS for about a year and a half and slowly watched my body transform into the lean and strong machine it now is. The added benefit is that with my core so strong, I am able to ride centered on my bike and corner with more efficiency, ride longer without muscle fatigue and actually feel like one with my motorcycle.

Misha and I will be doing the unthinkable and actually videoing the results that CMS offers, this will not be edited in any way, this is actually our bodies and we are 20 years apart. We hope it will make you look at the benefits of technology spas and try them for yourselves. Stay tuned!

Carol T. Carpenter

More ‘Motorcycle Mamas’ Hitting the Road

October 9, 2012 By Carol Carpenter

A recent study showed that 1 in 10 motorcycle owners is a woman, and additionally, the number of female riders is increasing at a higher rate than men. TODAY’s Jenna Wolfe hops on and finds out who these fearless females really are.

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For all you future MotoVixens, I hope this video gives you the motivation to join a sport that we all love. With any sport, it can be dangerous, but with the proper education and instruction, it is safer than most people think. As motorcyclists we tend to be more aware of our surroundings and we are better riders and drivers because of this. Distraction is not an option when you ride, you have to be alert and scan for hazards at all times. It is challenging and rewarding all in one, I hope this brief clip encourages you to join us….MotoVixens ride!

Carol T. Carpenter

The Importance of Protective Gear

October 9, 2012 By Carol Carpenter

Chris Johnson, Owner of WMST in Everett, WA, shows us the importance of wearing protective gear at all times. I know we think that we are just heading around the corner to get something or have a quick visit to see a friend, what could possibly happen? Well, the truth is a lot can happen and unfortunately it happens all too quickly, so please remember to always wear protective gear all of the time, you just can never be too sure. Please view this short video to see why…

Carol T. Carpenter

Safety Gear

October 6, 2012 By Carol Carpenter

This is a subject that I will never compromise on, EVER! No matter when you see me riding I will always be in full gear. There is never a time you will catch me riding down the street without protective gear on, I have too much to lose, you have too much to lose Vixens! Please watch this video, this will make you realize how important it truly is…

Carol T. Carpenter

Motorcycle Setup for Women

October 3, 2012 By Carol Carpenter

This is an interview I had with Brian Trudeau of Fluid Suspension Science (aka FS2) at his shop at home in Spanaway, WA. When Brian first started working on my bike (2012 Ducati Monster 696 ABS) the front forks were very soft and the rebound was way too high (causing the forks to spring back quickly). Brian changed the fork oil to slow down the rebound, he changed the 7.5 wt oil to a 20 wt oil in the rebound fork (compression and rebound are controlled by separate forks) and in the compression fork he changed the 7.5 wt oil to 10 wt oil to take out some of the “sloppy squishiness” from the forks. On the rear of the bike, Brian found that the sag was too little and needed to be relaxed, he explained that I didn’t weigh enough for proper amount of sag and it needed relaxing. I mentioned that my ride was rough and my back end tended to skip when I took corners (READ: NO TRACTION LADIES – very bad!). Brian took 4 turns of preload out of the shock and checked for correct rider sag. I took the bike out for a spin and I was stunned the difference it made. I had always said I didn’t trust my bike, but after I had this setup done, I could honestly say that I not only trusted my bike, I could enjoy cornering at higher speeds with confidence.

Women riders really need to look at setup for their bikes, the fact is that bikes are dialed in for the average 175-200 lb. male and if you are lighter than that, your ride is definitely too stiff for you. The honest truth is that you have no traction ladies…no traction is bad! If you find your back end hopping or you have no rebound, you have no traction. Please don’t think that setups are only for racers, they are for everyone, get one done and see the difference it will make in your ride and confidence in your bike and how it will perform.

Carol T. Carpenter