A Word on Rain Suits

A word on rain suits.

Generally, Murphy’s Law dictates that if you have a rain
suit with you it will not rain. It also states that if you pull over and put a
rain suit on at the first sign of rain the rain will stop shortly after you are
ensconced in your rain suit. I have learned to pull over early, wiggle into my
rain suit and look for the skies to clear as I remount my bike. Just like we
wear crash protection to prepare for the remote possibility of a crash. In a way
the thinking is if you wear crash protection you will never need it.

So, having a quality rain suit with you when you travel a
field is a key component of preparedness. Generally, I don’t like to leave in
the rain. Meaning that if it is raining out, I prefer not to start a long ride
unless I am already someplace and home is the return destination. But, riding
and encountering rain will happen sometimes and being prepared with gear makes
it much more comfortable and actually, safer. If you commute any distance to
work having a rain suit is nearly mandatory. We don’t live in the tropics so a
rainstorm can make you pretty cold in your riding gear very quickly. As we get
cold we lose mental acuity and it becomes harder to concentrate. When this
happens we may not be not riding at the level we should be, and that is not
safe.

We recommend and sell rain suits from Triumph. Our
experience is that when comparing value to price point these suits can’t be
beat. I own a 2001 vintage Triumph Chevron Oversuit and it still works
fabulously. I have logged over 1000 miles in the rain in that suit this summer
and it still does not leak a bit. Considering it has been worn probably 50 times
over the years, I can truly testify to its quality. The Chevron is a one piece
suit that has an innovative and award winning design that allows the rider to
put it on without doing a dance on the side of the road as they try to get their
legs into the pants portion. All of this is done with two zippers that run from
your chest to your feet. After removing the Chevron Oversuit from its supplied
bumbag you put your arms through the sleeves and immediately your upper body is
out of the rain. Then using two zippers and some Velcro you seal yourself into
the suit, remount your bike and you are off. Total time to do this is about a
minute after you get accustomed to the procedure.

Some riders want a two-piece rain suit, and there are some
good reasons for this. If you have a quality all weather riding jacket, you will
stay dry, for a while, in the rain. In this case a set of rain pants can help
you keep your bottom half dry. It should be noted though, that rain, especially
hard driving rain, has an uncanny ability to eventually penetrate most all
weather riding garments. A rain suit is essentially a big plastic bag and since
it doesn’t breath it doesn’t let water in even at speed.

So if you want it not to rain for the next three months get
yourself a rain suit!

Thank you for being on our mailing list and have a great
rest of the summer from all of us at Great Bay!

THE WORLD OF TRIUMPH

Wow, Great Bay Motorcycles continues to be the number one
Triumph dealer in New England, further cementing our decade long leadership
position. Just as Triumph continues to bring outstanding motorcycles,
accessories and riding gear to the market, Great Bay Motorcycles continues to
offer these great products and outstanding service.

What’s the word--- THUNDERBIRD! Deposits are the rule with
the new Triumph Thunderbird, which is the best darn cruiser on the market.
Cycleworld magazine named the Thunderbird the Cruiser of the Year and for good
reason. It offers power and performance that exceeds anything manufactured in
the typical cruiser format. Imagine legendary Triumph handling, engine
performance pumped out of a signature Triumph parallel twin, and styling that is
totally unique. The Thunderbird is definitely a cruiser, yet it is distinctively
a Truimph, a truly beautiful Triumph.

We expect to have a demo soon, call us to get on the list
and we will call you when the bike arrives to schedule you for a ride on the all
new Thunderbird.

In other Triumph news we have a couple of early release
2010 models on the floor. The extremely limited Speed Triple SE, repleat with
John Bloor’s signature, hand red pinstriped wheels, color matched belly pan and
fly screen, special paint, and one serious special watch created to commemorate
15 years of the legendary Speed Triple. 225 of these units were shipped to the
U.S., so you won’t run into one of these parked next to every super common
Roadking or Softail! Stop in to check this beauty out.

The 2010 Tiger ABS on our floor is also a limited edition
model with a great two tone matte paint scheme, two box pannier system, hand
guards, and gel seat. This bike takes the Tiger and gives it a rough and ready
look with the accessories you need to conquer the world.

For 2009 all Triumph classic models were updated with fuel
injection and it has added extra smoothness and performance to the range.
Consequently, we have been sold out of T100’s and Thruxton’s for much of the
season and are happy to report we now have a couple of 2010 models in stock. The
new Bonneville and Bonneville SE for 2009 have become our top Triumph sellers,
with the awesome Street Triple and Street Triple R models a close second.

In the way of promotions, Triumph is offering 5.9%
financing for 72 months on many of their 2009 models, or accessory credits to
help you outfit yourself or your new Triumph the way you want it.

We are also selling our demo units. Stop in ride one and
take home a new Triumph that you got a smoking deal on.

THE WORLD OF DUCATI

As usual, Ducati has given the world some more outstanding
bikes this year. Congratulations to Ducati on receiving three awards for the new
Streetfighter, The Robb Report’s Best of the Best, Cycleworld’s 10 Best
Motorcycles of the Year, and finally Motorcyclist’s Motorcycle of the Year. Not
bad for bike that redefines the naked sportbike class by establishing new bench
marks in power and performance. The bike is stunning in appearance and a
thrilling ride. We have a demo S model available to ride. Please check in with
us to schedule your ride today.

The new 2009 Monsters are our top sellers. Sure, everyone
thinks about Ducati as a Superbike company, and their racing pedigree and
experience certainly shapes their product development programs. With the launch
of the phenomenal 1198 and 1198 S Superbikes it could be easy to overlook the
fact that the Monster family is all new for 2009.

This year we have sold more of the new Monster 696 than any
single motorcycle. Why? Because, the Monster 696 is one of the best bike values
for the hard earned dollar. You get outstanding handling, gorgeous modern looks,
and a powerful user-friendly motor. If you think an 80 horsepower 696 is too
small come check out our all new Monster 1100 and 1100S. These bikes are
potentially the best all around packages Ducati has ever produced. They do
everything well.

Check out what our Ducati sales pro, Aaron Chidester, has
to say about the new M1100:

Ducati Monster 1100

It's a Monster.
For sure, from the second you twist the throttle to that first hard turn, the
Monster 1100 is an animal. That being said, I have yet to find a better bike to
own. The Ducati Monster does everything I want it to. It's a perfect bike to
enjoy my trip back and forth to work, it performs on the track as only a Ducati
does, and lets face it, it just looks badass. Mandatory parts and accessories:
Termignoni Ti Exhaust and mid-pipe, Ducati performance fender eliminator, CRG
mirrors, Ducati Performance clutch cover/ pressure plate/ springs/ keepers,
Ducati Performance low profile turn signals, and Ducati Performance seat bag.
Come over to Great Bay Motorcycles and build your own Monster. Scare people.

FORZA DUCATI

Ducati has stepped forward with a promotion that spans its
entire product line. Ducati recognized that helping customers get the lowest
possible monthly payment and containing annual maintenance costs would be steps
forward that could help individuals who want a Ducati make the decision to
purchase one. In this case, riders who choose to realize the dream of a new
Ducati can save significantly.

Right now, all Ducati customers are eligible for a low
6.75% interest rate and free maintenance for the first year of ownership. Or,
customers trading in any motorcycle towards a new Ducati can choose a generous
trade in allowance on certain Ducati models and still enjoy the low interest
rate (rates are, of course, available to those who qualify). Imagine, you can
buy your new Ducati and have zero maintenance cost for one year while enjoying
an installment loan interest rate that is fixed at a low 6.75% for the life of
the loan.

Ducati has brought out an unbelievable line up of machines
in the last year. The 1198 and 1198S Supebikes are the epitome of sport bike
performance. The Hypermotard is one of the best motorcycle packages ever
produced if the goal of riding is to have the most fun as possible with a
capital F. The new Monster family looks great, rides great and is a worthy
successor to the legendary Monster lineage. Additionally, the new Streetfighter
has blown the lid off what a naked sport bike is capable of. Plus, the Ducati
line up contains the outstanding Sport Classic family with the all around GT1000
and GT 1000 touring offering great two up riding capability and all day riding
comfort. And when thinking of Ducati and comfort, nothing beats the venerable,
do everything well, Multistrada S.

Stop in and check out the new Nicky Hayden signature model
848. This gorgeous Superbike is one of only 150 ever produced making it one of
the rarest Ducati Superbike models ever. Besides the fabulous graphics it has
Nicky’s actual signature under beautiful clearcoat on the tank. Stop in to see
this historic bike immortalizing Moto-GP legend Nicky Hayden.

All in all, Ducati has a superb selection of the world’s
best bikes combined with active, real world promotions so that choosing to own a
Ducati the smartest decision you could make. Don’t hesitate to call us for
details.

Finally, we have received a special allocation of some of
the hottest 2009 models (Streetfighter S, 1198S, Nicky Hayden 848, GT 1000
Touring) for immediate delivery, stop by or call us for POSITIVELY the BEST deal
on the new Ducati of your dreams!

DUCATI SUMMER SALE

Great Bay has joined forces with Ducati as part of their
national summer sale. Now through August 31^st, you can get a whopping
25% off most in-stock Ducati riding gear and casual apparel. This is an
unprecedented sale so if you have been thinking that you want a new riding
jacket or gloves for the beautiful fall riding weather this August is the time
to make your move.