March 2010 Newsletter

March 2010 Newsletter

March 1, 2010

TOURING DEPOT NEWSLETTER FOR MARCH 2010

First off I want to apologize for the April 2009 newsletter being sent out again. I'm not sure how that happened, but please forgive me.

Will winter ever end? We are looking forward to Spring and some warmer days here in Florida. It has been unusually cold this year all over the US. Now is a good time to take inventory of your riding and camping gear and see what needs to be upgraded for the coming riding season.

PLANNING:
I can't count how many times I get the call or email, I'm leaving in 5 days for a trip, can you get the new helmet, jacket, chaps, etc. to me in time for my trip? Yea, I can probably get it there in time, but you need to realize that new gear usually has a breaking in period. You also need to allow time for the unforseen: Shipping gets delayed, sometimes the warehouse makes a mistake and ships the wrong item, maybe you're larger then you remembered and need a different size. There are lots of variables So Please, Plan Ahead and order your new gear at the very least, a month in advance. I hate disappointed customers. With that said, Now is a great time to get new gear for your spring and summer trips. It's important to work out the bugs and do a few shakedown runs of any new gear before your "big" trip. A new GPS, new tires, a trailer or anything else new to you, will be enjoyed on your trip, a lot more, if you add those gadgets and get accustomed to how they work and feel, well before your trip. This is especially true with a new helmet or boots, purchase these at least a couple months in advance and wear them as much as possible to ensure they're well broken in. It's no fun to discover on day one of a long trip that your new helmet doesn't fit right or your boots squeez your feet. So get your new gear now, break it in on a few spring day trips and start planning that long summer tour.

NEW PRODUCTS:
We are excited to be offering the new I-Kam Video Sunglasses. Now you can record your ride for up to 3 hours. No wires or battery packs. Just a pair of Stylish sunglasses with built in video camera and mic for recording. Records up to three hours with built-in memory, expandable through microSD slot. Connects to PC with USB cable, no special software necessary. Packaged with AC charger, USB cable, lens cleaner, and three interchangeable lenses. Just $165. These would make a great gift for your special rider! Check them out!http://www.touringdepot.com/IKAM.html

Also we have added some New Mens Armored Nylon Textile Jackets. Items numbered U3433 & U3431 http://www.touringdepot.com/catalog/item/6235078/7736643.htm
http://www.touringdepot.com/catalog/item/6235078/7736695.htm

We have also added some new textile jackets for the ladies. New items are U22890 in several colors, U3450 and U3453.

SALES:
Prices have been reduced on Ladies Textile Jackets. We have a nice selection of jackets for $52-$76. http://www.touringdepot.com/womentexjack.html

Rain Suits by Revolution Gear are on sale for $52. These are great packable rain suits and come with a storage bag. They feature waterproof reflective fabric, and double stitched sealed seams. The pants have heat proof patches to protect from exhaust heat. Check out item numbers 2751U, 2700U, 2703U and 2704U http://www.touringdepot.com/raingear.html

EVENTS:
Bike Week Continues in Daytona Beach, FL until March 7th

The International Motorcycle Show comes to Bike Week at Daytona Beach from March 3rd - 6th at the Ocean Center.

The Texas Independence Day Rally Happens from March 5th - 7th in Grosbeck, Texas

Bama Bike Fest Forkland, Alabama March 11-14

Northeast Motorcycle Expo Wilmington, Massachusetts March 13 & 14

Texas Thunder Biker Fest Maxwell, Texas March 18-20

4th Annual Thunder on the Colorado Smithville, Texas March 19-21

MidSouth Motorcycle Show Memphis, Tennessee March 20 & 21

Thunder in the Hill Country Bandera, Texas March 26-28

You can find out more about these events on our Biker Events Calendar

We send you all warm wishes and hope you can be out riding soon!

Ron & Leah Lind