Vaping Rights Movement What You Need to Know

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Vaping Rights Movement: What You Need to Know

Do you love vaping? Do you want to be able to keep doing it?

Maybe its helped you to quit smoking cigarettes. Maybe its helped you make friends. Maybe you just enjoy the taste of the countless delicious juice flavors on the market today.

Whatever the reason, you need to learn about the Vaping Rights Movement.

If youve never heard of it, keep on reading to educate yourself and those around you!

What Is The Vaping Rights Movement?

First, lets make sure you know what the Vaping Rights Movement is. Essentially, its a grassroots organization that came out of a community of people who love to vape.

Its a diverse community thats filled with people that all have a unique relationship to vaping. It can be people that vape, those that create juice flavors, and even those that sell e-cigs and vape mods in their stores.

Its about educating the public about vaping and organizing together to protect our rights. As more and more regulations emerge, the Vaping Rights Movement is gathering steam.

But it isnt always so easy.

What Challenges Is The Movement Facing?

Its no secret that lots of federal and local legislation is designed to restrict Vaping Rights.

Now vaping products have been categorized in the same way as tobacco products, which means that the rules are tighter than ever.

The reality is that most of these laws just come from a lack of education surrounding what vaping actually is.

Sure, some laws are great like those prohibiting sales to children and asking companies to list the ingredients in their vape juices.

But others are just downright discriminatory and based on misinformation.

And even if brands do everything right, they still have to pay for an expensive approval process. Because of unethical manipulations of data, or just because people arent clear on the differences between smoke and vapor, many harmful regulations are passed.

We say no more!

What You Can Do To Help

There are lots of things you can do to help protect vaping rights.

In the past, vaping rights supporters have contacted their representatives and Senators to ask them to vote against laws that would restrict vaping.

Join local and online vaping communities so you can always learn about the latest legislation that could be encroaching on your right to vape. Always educate yourself on talking points so you know exactly what to say if someone challenges you or asks to learn more.

Sign as many petitions as you can, and even post information in your local vape shops!

Also, encourage cigarette smokers to consider switching to vape mods and e-cigs. Its better for their health, and youll have more people on your side!

Keep On Vaping

Now that you know about the Vaping Rights Movement, its time to connect with others that share your views.

Look in your area and join a Vape Club so you can spread the word about the Movement to as many people as possible. Protect your right to vape!

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Values in Recovery - Part 1

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Understanding the Role of Values

Values are intended to help you lay a solid foundation for permanent change. This three part series is focused on the single most important aspect of your recovery: your values. Specifically, your ability to recognize, develop and use your values in practical ways.

Values: What Are They?

Your values are those principles in your life that you use to derive meaning and fulfillment. They form the foundation of your identity. If those values are consistent, your identity will reflect consistency. If those values are in conflict with one another, your identity will reflect conflict. For many, values are conceived as idealistic concepts without any real practical value in helping them to manage their day-to-day life. This needs to change. You need to construct a foundation of practical values from which you will manage the most important aspects of your life. Without this foundation in place, more complex life skills such as prioritization, decision-making, urge control, goal management, emotional management and others simply cannot be mastered. And addiction cannot be overcome.

The Role of Values

What an engine is to your car, values are to your life. Can a person still drive a car without an engine? Yes, but not efficiently. The engine performs a particular role for that car (to generate energy), and unless that role is fulfilled by some other means, the car will not run. What other options are available to generate this motion? The use of a tow truck, or the assurance that all of the trips made in that car will be downhill. Yes, that is sarcasm. But nonetheless, the car can still function as a mode of transportation--albeit in a much less efficient manner. Can a person live without values? Yes, but not efficiently. Values perform a particular role in life (to generate energy), and unless that role is fulfilled by some other means, that life will not run. What options are available in a life not stimulated by one's values? Well, addiction for one.

In a healthy person, values provide the motivation that drives their behavior. They are the impetus for decision-making and the foundation for feelings and emotions. Without a foundation of values, our lives would lack even the most basic sense of significance or meaning. We would be reduced to nothing more than animals guided by whatever made them feel good at the moment, no matter what the consequences. Which is why, as the progressive nature of addiction begins to take root, one's values diminish. And as that behavior continues to progress, the connection with their values can be lost altogether. Is it any wonder then that people who have struggled with addictions over long periods end up living a life that produces little, if any meaning?

The values that drive our behavior can be divided into two groups: practical values and universal values. Practical values include those which can be measured through daily interaction with other people, places and/or events. Values such as being a good father, a faithful wife, being healthy enough to complete a marathon, or persistent enough to write a book, financially responsible enough to buy a home...these are practical values that involve the inclusion of other things to determine their success or failure. Intimately intertwined with practical values are the more universal values that serve to produce the foundation of a person's identity.

The following Universal values are by no means comprehensive; rather, they are a list of some of the more common values that people derive genuine fulfillment and emotional comfort from. It is not necessary that you develop each and every one...though historically you will find your life to be stable and fulfilling when your foundation is based on anywhere between 5-8 active values (practical and/or universal). Any less than five and you will find your foundation vulnerable to collapse. Any more than eight and you will likely struggle to achieve the depth required from any single value.

Universal Values
Self-respect: Taking pride in who you are, the decisions that you make and the life that you are living
Safety/Survival: Maintaining patterns that promote life and avoid death/debilitation
Social Acceptance: Having the ability to initiate/maintain healthy relationships with others
Meaning: Pursuing a reason for your existence--spirituality, progeny, self-awareness, etc.
Security: Securing the resources (e.g. food, shelter, transportation) needed to maintain specific values (e.g. good role model, peer acceptance, travel)
Intimacy: Sharing a special trust and vulnerability with another human being
Health: Maintaining optimum physical and mental health
Love: Experiencing the three types of critical love: self-love, parental love and social love
Identity: Feeling that you are a unique, special and valuable person in the world
Integrity: Being proud of who you are in the eyes of others
Autonomy: Being in control over the direction of your life
Order: Having an organized plan for your life, even if that plan includes spontaneity

Practical Values
Whereas universal values anchor the stability of your identity, practical values make up the movement. Practical values are what you use on a day-to-day basis to affect change in your life, to derive ongoing fulfillment. All universal values have the potential to be practical values--if you develop them as such. For instance, valuing self-respect as a concept is a universal value; actually using that concept to assist you in decision-making makes it practical. Practical values are what promote change; practical values are what you need to be most actively developing in recovery.

Take a look at the following and see if you can identify the differences between the practical values and the universal:
I believe in God (U)
I pray to God each day for strength (P)
Family is important to me (U)
I am improving the way that I communicate with my wife (P)
I want to be a role model for my kids (U)
I want to role model patience, compassion and forgiveness to my kids (P)
Family is important to me (U)
I want to strengthen the role that I play in my brother's life (P)
I value freedom (U)
I take three hours each week to enjoy my freedom (P)
I want to reach my potential. (U)
I will spend no more than sixty minutes a day in front of the TV and/or computer--unless it is directly related to my pursuing my personal goals. (P)

Note that practical values are more specific than universal. That many practical values may fall under a single universal value. Note also that practical values can often be measured and/or assessed in quantifiable terms. This is not always the case, sometimes that assessment can only take place subjectively, but there must be some way of determining whether or not progress and/or regression are taking place.

For recovery to take place, to make the transition to health, you will have to evolve your practical values. The success of this development will be predicated on your ability to identify an initial set of values that is CONGRUENT with the life that you want to live. These, as opposed to developing a set of ideal values that define a life that you want other people to think you are living. There is no more room for appearances. If you are to end your addiction, the changes that you are making now must be real...and they must be sincere.

The following are common values that people might use to rebuild their life. Your goal is not to embrace these values because they sound good, but to really look at who you are and adopt those that you want to become a part of you.

Examples of Commonly Pursued Values
Living with integrity
Living with compassion
Sharing my true self with the world around me
Strengthening my role as a partner to (add partners name here)
Strengthening my role as a son/daughter
Strengthening my role as a brother to (add your siblings name here)
Strengthening my role as a (add relationship here) to (add person/group here)
Strengthening my role as a close friend to (add friends name here)
Strengthening my role as a coworker
Being an inspiration to others
Being dedicated
Showing appreciation towards other
Being tenacious in my pursuit of (add pursuit)
Being charitable, giving
Developing intellectual depth
Expressing spirituality in my day-to-day life
Enhancing my spiritual awareness
Integrating religion into my day-to-day life
Bringing joy to others
Providing quality in my work
Establishing competence in my field
Being respected as a professional by others
Being playful
Staying active
Being dependable
Being reliable
Working as part of a team
Honesty
Humbleness
Sense of humor
Sense of responsibility
Being considerate of others
Being considerate of myself
Putting others needs before my own
Taking care of myself
Being a role model for my family
Being a role model for others
Living an exciting life
Living an adventurous life
Loving others
Being loved by others
Being challenged; overcoming challenges
Competition
Developing emotional maturity
Risk-taking (danger)
Pursuing a career change
Creativity
Striving for excellence
Establishing financial freedom
Experiencing fatherhood
Adopting a child
Establishing a partnership w/someone
Overcoming/surviving personal struggles
Physical health
Physical beauty
Being a teacher/mentor
Physical pleasure
Sexual intimacy
Sexual contact
Experiencing euphoria
Feeling sexually desired
Feeling appreciated
Feeling masculine
Feeling feminine
Feeling empowered
Passionate about life
Being recognized as an expert in my field
World-wide recognition
Developing sustained friendships
Encouraging my wife's independence
Being validated by others
Being respected
Being judged trustworthy
Feeling unconditional love
Indulging in creative inspiration, development
Developing patience
Living a humble life
Sharing my true self with the world around me
Nurturing childrens creativity/maturation
Developing superficial friendships
Being known as reliable
Wisdom
Connected to my own feelings
Being identified by others as charming and warm
Being a survivor
Companionship
Resourcefulness
Appreciating natural beauty/nature
Integrity
Connecting to purpose, meaning of life
Establishing my legacy
Organization
Instilling healthy values in my kids
Teaching appreciation for music, art, film
Adaptability
Financial stability
Personal independence
Feeling needed, desired, loved by others
Power
Control
Experiencing uniqueness
Curiosity
Experiencing the forbidden
Avoiding conflict
Improving my social interactions
Being a leader
Vulnerability
Sacrificing for others
Fidelity
Walking the same path as equals
Sexual intimacy
Physical attraction/Beauty
Masculinity
Building things
Intellectual growth, debate, communication
Communicating feelings
Experienced in conflict resolution
Taking care of others in need
Feeling happy and content
Pressure to accomplish
Accepting responsibility for living my life
Be known as truthful and honest
Sense of accomplishment
Feeling challenged
Friendship
Forgiveness
Realistic
Personal growth, development
Selflessness/Altruism
Respecting Mother Earth
Open-minded to the beliefs and values of others, tolerance
Self-discipline
Raising a healthy child
Guiding, teaching, role modeling for my children

Another wonderful resource for exploring your values is a website called Humanity Quest. You can search there for additional examples and for assistance with value development.

The content of this article is taken from the Recovery Workshop on www.recoverynation.com written by the late Jon Marsh, founder and author of Recovery Nation.com. Content revised for this format October 20, 2010.

Coach Cheryl Thacker
Director
Recovery Nation Inc.
www.recoverynation.com
CoachCheryl@recoverynation.com

Using Fruit Hampers to Welcome Clients Visiting Singapore

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A few years ago, my friend told me about a company with a policy of sending every first-time clients a fruit hamper to celebrate the formation of a new corporal relationship. I hadnt thought too much about it until I walked past a store and saw the price tag on the fruit hamper. Back then, I didn't realize that an online hamper store sells hampers at a much cheaper rate and comes with free fruit hamper delivery. Hence, I started asking a series of questions like 'are corporate gifts really that useful?' and 'why are they spending so much on a new client?'

I've written about how corporate gifts can be used to establish and maintain corporate relations in the past so I'll just assume that you already know that corporate gifts really are that useful. But why should one spend so much on a new client who may or may not return?

1. First Impression

Many already know what they signed up for when they accepted a job that requires constant travelling but anyone would be exhausted and hungry after spending 5 grueling hours on an airplane sitting between a crying baby and an overweight snoring man. That is why the delivery of a fruit hamper along with a handwritten note from the management team will display a certain level of care and sensitivity that makes the recipient feel warm and appreciated.

That delightful sensation will be the first impression your client have of you.

Here, the management has taken into consideration that the snacks provided by hotels are overpriced and has noted that after a long flight, their clients would likely be exhausted and/or hungry. The delivery of a healthy gift, such as a fruit hamper, is ideal for clients of all age, making it a great corporate gift for new clients whom the management may not be unfamiliar with.

It is very much like keeping the reception area clean and decorating the coffee table with fresh flowers and new magazines. The delivery of a fruit hamper to their hotel rooms makes your clients feel comfortable and shows them that you care about their business. It also tells them that they are your priority.

2. Buyer's Guilt

Have you ever bought a $150 watch only to regret your buying decision later even though you have not bought any new accessories in the past three years? The remorse gnaws at you as you worry about your spending habits and wonder if the watch you bought was worth it. Now imagine spending $10,000 on a public relations (PR) firm.

A common phenomenon, buyer's guilt can happen in any purchasing situations and on anyone. If your client is an entrepreneur, there is a good chance that he/she will be experiencing some buyer's guilt and asking questions like 'do I really need a PR firm to manage my external relations?' or 'should I manage the business external relations on my own?'. This is especially true for new clients who does not have any previous engagement with you and has not seen the value of the good and services you can provide.

Sending a fruit hamper complemented with a bottle of wine eases the buyer's guilt. Moreover, the delivery of the fruit hamper gives you an opportunity to send along a brochure or booklet containing important information such as a reminder of the unique goods and services you provide or a brochure with FAQs to answer questions he/she may have.

Even though the delivery of brochures without the fruit hamper is cheaper, it is not advisable because brochures has an advertising essence to them. These brochures may feel like an attempt promote your own business which would make your client feel annoyed, rather than welcomed. Fruit hampers, on the other hand, cannot be interpreted as anything else other than a gift.

The delivery of a wellness hamper that comes with fruits or a personalized hamper that allows you to include your company logo can also be considered as they are great alternatives of fruit hampers.

3. Manager's Capability

Corporate gift-giving is a unique skill that not many possess. After all, the delivery of expensive gifts makes a company look desperate whereas the delivery of cheap products makes a company look broke. The thin line between the two categories is where corporate gifting needs to be in to greatly benefit the company and a fruit hamper designed by a professional designer is right in the middle of that line.

The cheap nature of fruits prevents a fruit hamper from being associated with an expensive product while the elegant design of a fruit hamper prevents it from being perceived as cheap. Additionally, if the delivery of this fruit hamper comes with a secondary gift such as a box of chocolate or a bottle of wine, the fruit hamper will feel more corporal and professional.

Many management teams prefer having fruit hampers delivered to their clients because a fruit hamper shows that the management have done their due diligence. This is especially true if the delivery of a fruit hamper comes with items that their clients particularly enjoy such as a bottle of wine, a box of cookies, a bar of chocolate or even a bouquet of fresh flowers.

Note that sometimes, something as simple as a note with a personalized message can have a great impact on the value of your fruit hamper. A personalize message shows that youve given some thoughts into your gifts and that you appreciate and cherish the corporal relationship between you and your client. In other words, the difference between a fruit hamper that comes without a personalized note and one that comes with it is that the former tells the story of a man doing his job whereas the latter tells a story of a man being passionate about his job.

Showing how much you care is very important when you are working with a new client who does not know you well. As such, going an extra mile to demonstrate your passion allows new clients to gauge your devotion. Since devotion goes hand in hand with practice and quality of service provided, sending the right gift also signals the managements capability in delivering quality goods and services.

Useful Information on Drip Coffee Makers

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Having the best coffee maker is an absolute necessity for any coffee lover, especially if you like enjoying a hot cup early in the morning before starting your day. Coffee is definitely one of the most loved beverage and having a drip coffee maker at home will be a good idea. However, there are some few things you should know about drip coffee makers to help you when making your purchase decision. Here is some information youll find useful about drip coffee makers: -

Drip coffee makers come in different capacities

The first thing you need to understand is that drip coffee makers you find in the market have different capacities. This means that youll need to consider your needs when buying and only pick the best coffee maker for your needs. Mostly, they have a thermo or glass capacity of between 4 to 12 cups.

The coffee makers have high brewing temperature

Although not all, some of the best drip coffee makers have a very high crewing temperature of up to 205F. this is ideal when you want excellently brewed coffee as it helps the water to extract all the oils, flavor and aroma hidden in your coffee grounds. Though they have few programmable features, the truth of the matter is that youll find them to be easy to use.

They have automatic features for easier usage

Some of the best drip coffee makers have programmable features which make your work easy and also be programmed to brew coffee in advance. With the timer in place, you only need to set it and your coffee will be ready when you need it.

They can maintain good coffee temperatures for long

The best coffee makers have a warming plate built underneath the pot. This helps maintain your coffee in good temperature for long and you can drink it without reheating, which does affect the flavor and the color.

Coffee makers have different features

Drip coffee makers vary in terms of features they have to offer. This is something you should know when making your search as itll help you find the best coffee maker to serve your needs and also make your work convenient. You should look for one that is easy to clean and also look for other features such as pause and serve, water filter and also consider the kind of filter that is provided. Some will have permanent filters while others have replaceable paper filters. Some of the advanced coffee makers have the water filter which is capable of eliminating things such as bad tastes, odors and even chlorine.

This said it is worth noting that drip coffee makers are much cheaper compared to other coffee makers like espressos. You should consider them especially if convenience is what you are looking for in a coffee maker. Whichever type of coffee maker you choose, always make sure that your needs are well considered and also look for the best features which should help make your work easier and also produce the best taste when you brew. 

We typically consider preparing a pot of drip coffee at home as a basic errand. While playing out the fundamental undertaking of pouring boiling water over coffee grounds itself isn't excessively confounded, reliably accomplishing incredible tasting comes about is a long way from simple.

Regardless of what you do you're not going to get a similar full some espresso from an auto-drip coffee maker as you do from something like a French Press or AeroPress. In any case, if the effortlessness and simplicity of the auto-trickle is its greatest interest, the above tips will enable you to make the most ideal glass.

Use Your Car Bumper fior Advertising

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Cars are automobiles that are made primarily for carrying people. As a result the car a person owns reflects a great deal on his or her personality and style. Since cars come in standard shapes and sizes, it is up to the owners to enhance them so that they are personalized and thus standout from the crowd. A creative, easy and economical way to do this is by using bumper stickers.

The primary reason for using bumper stickers to personalize is because of the large variety there is available. You can find custom bumper stickers in all shapes and sizes and with scores of different messages on them. In fact, many online companies offer services by which you can customize your stickers so that you can voice any opinion or thought or share any joke with the rest of your community by placing this sticker on your car.

Another very important practical use of bumper stickers is for campaigns. Whether its the town council, a local charity or the national elections, bumper stickers can be used to represent all political opinions. By putting these stickers on your car, you ensure that people all over town get to know about the campaign and hopefully be interested enough to look up your ideas and vote for you. Many pupils and students paste their pictures on the walls of a house or a car that they remember their acquaintance. Simply, custom stickers printing is the most suitable and cost-effective way to obtain the target group. Only the custom stickers printing companies are offering thousands of designs and settings, and you can choose from a wide range of possibilities.

Most importantly, bumper stickers can be used for business purposes. If stickers containing the company logo and other important details are placed on the cars of all employees, people will get to know about the company. Not only those but if the sticker is interesting enough people tend to remember your business and will use it when required. Not only that, but if the company logo is seen around on different cars, customers will recognize it when they see it on products.

Custom bumper sticker printing is one of the conspicuous methods of branding and marketing in itself. They promote and make your whole promotional campaign nourishing in such a way that they throw your basic identity in an effective way for thousands to remember for some illustrative perpetuity to come; whereby saving you the time and effort of re-advertising and at other times acting as tools for attracting potential consumers. While using custom stickers as a form of advertising, it is very important to remember that the sticker is readable. In order to attract people, all the words should be readable from a distance and the sticker should be creative and colorful so that people can see it from afar and come closer to look.

Thus we see how a car bumper sticker can be used for advertising. There is a wide range of stickers available on the market and it is up to the consumers to choose wisely and ensure that they come up with the perfect product that reflects their business.

Types Of Motorcycle Fairings Prevalent Today

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Motorcycle fairing is the shell positioned over the frame of sports bikes and racing motorcycles mainly to reduce the air drag. It also protects the driver from wind, weather and debris and cushions the vehicle in case of a crash. As speed of the motorcycle increases, body of a motorcyclist experiences increasing wind resistance that slows down the bike. With fairings, a biker can duck low and nullify almost all air resistance.

Types of Fairings Depending on Coverage Area

Depending on area of coverage fairings may be full, half or quarter.

Full fairing They cover both lower and upper portions of the motorcycle, minimizing air drag and providing protection to the engine, gearbox and chassis.

Half fairings They feature a windscreen, extending below the handlebars. Many half-faired models have kits by original manufacturers to convert them to full fairings.

Quarter fairing This generally comprises a windscreen and minimum fairing around the headlight.

Belly Pan Fairings These are used in combination with quarter or half fairings below the engine to minimize the aerodynamic lift and to increase the appeal of the bike.

Types of Fairings Depending on Their Placement

Depending on their position you can have
front fairing
rear fairing
left body fairing
right body fairing, and
tail fairing.

There are some specialized fairings manufacturers that have come up with innovative and attractive fairings, adding a new dimension to the biking experience.

Some popular motorcycle fairings brands:

Batwing fairing: Clean aerodynamic shape, easily detachable, 36 inch wide and 17 inch tall, without windshields from Memphis. Windshields are available in three heights and seven colors. The inner wall is black textured, ABS outer shell is black and paint ready. However, it is not compatible with any other windshield other than Batwing.

AirMaster Universal Deluxe Fairing: Way ahead of time, this subtle and classy styling of Kuryakyn fairings will set a different look for your bike. The attractive standard features and tempting list of optional accessories make it one of the finest fairings in the market, especially, for music buffs. Stereo, CD, AM & FM, specially designed and fitted speakers, direct ipod control, and glove compartment are some of its distinct features. It can be fitted to all types of bike.

Arlen Ness Fairing: Designed to be used on all front ends, its body is constructed by heavy ABS plastic and the windshield is made of smoked plexiglass. It is smart, good looking and inexpensive.

Premeux Classic Fairing: These fairings give excellent protection from wind and rain. Made of composite fiberglass, chromed brackets, and black gel coat surface, these are available ready to be painted to match the colors of the motorcycle. Inside the inner fairings enough place for speaker mounts, antenna and glove box are kept.

Gone are the days of Dustbin fairings and Dolphin fairings. Today, fairings have become an integral part of design and style statement of a sports or racing motorcycle. The increasing craze for stylish fairings has encouraged the leading manufactures to come with aftermarket fairing kits to be fitted to their respective models. They are now offering a whole new updated range of fairings that may be full or half, depending upon the choice. It is time to gear up for a whole new biking experience!

Trikes And The People Who Love Them

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A new trend in toys is rolling across America. That trend is to trikes. What are trikes? They are highly customized, top of the line motorcycles with three wheels instead of two. Some are converted from motorcycles, some have Volkswagen engines and some even have the smoother V8 with an automatic transmission.

Who buys them? People who love attention, luxury, acceleration, power and many others who just want more fun out of life.

These motorized three-wheeled luxury vehicles have several advantages:

You don't have to put your feet down when you stop, you can take a passenger without fear that you will go down and spill him or her into the road. Most significant others like this feature. Some wives, in fact, have refused to ride with their husbands until they get a trike.

You won't get fatigued in stop and go traffic, they reduce safety concerns. Many spouses love these vehicles but consider two-wheelers too dangerous for their spouse to ride. Trikes can safely corner on loose gravel where motorcycles may go down.

An Investment That Holds Value

The better trikes hold their value for several reasons. First, very few are available for sale. Also, the best trikes are constructed with aluminum and stainless steel, so they last a very long time. They will depreciate very little and may even appreciate.

Attention and Usability

Let's be honest, part of the pride of ownership of a big boy toy like a boat, an RV or an antique car is the attention you get as you drive it. Nothing beats the attention you get with a top of the line trike. Whether you drive them to be seen around town, for the relaxing feeling you get every time you ride, to start conversations or just to be the center of attention, nothing beats the attention and pride of ownership you enjoy driving a top of the line trike. You will receive lots of neck twisting looks and enjoy many conversations as you drive, as you park and every time you're on it.

If you own an RV, you need to have a few days free to enjoy it and how often does that happen? You'll use your trike whenever you have a few minutes for a drive in the country. It's more fun for the buck' and gets rid of stress, with enjoyment. It's the best therapy after a tough day. A one hour ride erases any bad day. Your trike is always ready to go when you are, whether it is a cross country adventure or a short relaxing ride around town.

Great Performance and Easy Maintenance

With a trike you can really enjoy the ride. Many trike riders recommend the smoother power of a V8. You can lead the pack with a V8 trike. Don't settle for less and later say, "Wow I could have had a V8".

With V8 trikes, maintenance is easy. Most of these trikes use a small block Chevy engine that almost any good mechanic is familiar with. There is no need to go to a Honda or Harley Davidson dealer.

To Convert or Not To Convert

Most experienced trike owners will tell you that conversions take a first rate motorcycle and turn it into a second rate trike. Conversion shops just assemble other company's parts. Most trike enthusiasts recommend dealing directly with the designer and manufacturer. It costs about the same as a conversion but delivers a much better trike.

Car & Bike Aficionados

Many restored muscle car owners, motorcycle owners, ATV owners and RV owners have discovered the unbeatable thrill of riding an attention-getting, top of the line trike.

Choosing a Brand and Dealer

Most trike owners advise that you should never buy a trike without taking a test ride. Make sure they offer test rides you can ride and evaluate. They also recommend dealing with a company that custom builds trikes so you can fully customize them and so your dealer can explain the benefits and construction of the trike you choose. Dealing with the designer/builder cuts out the middle man and delivers more value.

You Deserve a Trike

For about the same payment as an average car, you can experience the thrill of the greatest toy ever invented. You can feel the wind in your hair, you can be the talk of your neighborhood, you can enjoy cross country adventures, fun country rides or an enjoyable trip around town. If you have worked hard and been responsible in your life, you deserve a treat. Call for a test ride and feel your heart jump when the engine roars to life. That's what life is all about.