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Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com It's well known that Harley has been struggling for some time and sales have been declining steadily year to year. There’s just not a big demand for the bigger expensive touring bikes that make up the core of its model line. The company’s loyal base of older customers, who drove a Harley revival during the 1980s and 1990s, is aging and purchasing fewer new motorcycles. Patron member Michael Rubinson of Law Abiding Biker Media listened to podcast episode #241 titled, "Harley-Davidson End Times! CEO Levatich Quits?". We talked in that episode about Harley trying to draw a new younger generation of riders and where they are failing. Note: You should also check out my very popular video I did no these matters Video-Harley-Davidson End Times! CEO Matthew Levatich Quits SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Michael left us a voicemail in response to that podcast episode. Being 28 years old and having an education and background in marketing, he felt he had some input on the matter. Many discussions such as this go on inside the Law Abiding Biker Patron Member only Private Facebook Group. It's nothing but bikers helping bikers and it's a troll-free zone, so get signed up. There are awesome and friednly bikers from around the world in that group. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! So, that's how this episode happened! Michael and I hooked up remotely and had a good straight-up "biker chat" on what's going on with Harley. Michael brings some great opinions and insight, so make sure you listen to this podcast episode. New Free Video Mentioned: Video-Remove Front Brake Hand Lever on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle | DIY Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Luis Cowley of Richardson, TX Brent Doyen of Gilbert, AZ James Adams of Richmond Heights, Ohio Jim Chasse of Saucier, Mississippi Michael Steiner Alex Stone of Dallas, Texas Bill Blankinship of Toledo, WA Bart Schreuder of Rijswijk, Zuid-Holland NL (Netherlands) Christian Urquidez of Nogales, AZ If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Terry Marks of Decatur, Alabama Norman Masson of Carrickfergus, United Kingdom Carl Scholl Sr ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley has been trying to reach a broader customer base as it’s certainly important to their future existence. So, back in July 2018, Harley announced its “More Roads to Harley” strategy. If you haven’t already, you should really get up to speed and watch my video on CEO Matthew Levatich quitting and the current state of the Motor Company. Harley is trying to be innovative with the late 2019 announcement of the Pan America Adventure Bike and the Bronx Streetfighter. These two bikes are scheduled to go into production later this year. I’m personally most excited to see the Pan America but I fear as Harley’s first adventure bike it will be way overpriced for most riders like their first electric motorcycle, the Livewire. The images of these two new leaked models first appeared in a document released to Harley-Davidson investors in late September 2019 but since then Harley has filed design patents with the European Union Intellectual Property Office. Both the Pan America and Bronx will have the Revolution Max engine and it seems that the same engine will be carried over to the two newest models we talk about in this podcast episode. First Leaked Harley is a Flat Tracker: This new model seems to be loosely modeled off the XG750R Flat Tracker and it can be seen in the shape of the tank, the seat, and the two stacked exhaust pipes on the right side. It appears the script on the air cleaner housing reads “975", indicating it’s the same version of the engine used in the Bronx Streetfighter. That means a claimed 115 hp and 70 pound-feet. The flat tracker's chassis appears similar to the Bronx, with the same forks and Brembo front brakes but the tubular, triangulated swingarm is different. One thing that really stands out on this bike for me is the triangulated tubing coming off the left side to situate the signals, brake light, and license plate. And that square style headlight looks cool. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Second Leaked Harley is a Cafe Racer: Like the flat tracker, the cafe racer seems to be based on the 975cc Revolution Max engine from the Bronx. It's worth noting that this cafe racer model is likely to appear later this year as a 2021 model. The chassis is similar to the Bronx and the flat tracker and it has the same front suspension and brakes. But, it looks like it gets its own simple straight design swingarm. A more notable item on this bike is the rear twin shocks rather than the more traditional rising-rate mono-shock. The cafe racer is a new arena for Harley-Davidson to enter. Although the bike is definitely a cafe racer, it sill has a very Harley flare to it. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Some of the other notable items on this leaked Harley is the small minimal nose cowl that looks like the one on my Dyna Low Rider. The gas tank shape has a hint of Sportster and the seat looks like that on the XR1200. New Free Video Mentioned: Sony XAV-AX7000 vs Harley Boom Box GTS! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag Sponsor-Butt Buffer CLICK HERE Want to ride longer? Tired of a sore and achy ass? Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion New Patrons: Nicholas Davis of Waterloo, Iowa Carl Conventry of Edmonton, AB, Canada Kenneth Pacheco of Pueblo, CO Tom Rauch of Goleta , CA Jon Goodrich of Vancouver , WA Nathan Horton of Chattanooga, Tennessee Jeff Cross of Maricopa, Arizona Bob Crowling of Chesapeake, Virginia Duane Austin of Seminole, Florida If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Roman Gollubits of Austria FIORE ZUCCARELLI of Hartsdale, New York Byron Tabisola ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com There is an ongoing oil sumping issue with some Harley-Davidson motorcycles equipped with the 2017-2019 Milwaukee-Eight motor and you should definitely be aware of so you know if your bike is affected. Oil sumping or wet sumping is a condition where oil, instead of returning to the oil tank, builds up in the crankcase and cam gearcase, causing excessive friction and power loss. Sumping is when the suction side of the oil pump does not remove enough oil from the crankcase. When the flywheels rotate in the oil they turn it into an aerated state. Thus, oil gets trapped in the crankcase and does not return to pump. The Milwaukee-Eight oil sumping issue is because the stock oil pump may be inadequate. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE If you ride short distances, you'll likely never experience the sumping issue. After a shorter ride, the bike will build up oil in the crankcase and then you'll shut the bike down. On the next startup and idle, the crankcase will empty and you'll never become aware of the issue. The Milwaukee-Eight oil sumping issue happens over time, so if you ride harder on those twisties or ride long distances at higher speeds on the highways, the issue is more likely to reveal itself. It's during these times the oil can build up in the crankcase. The Milwaukee-Eight oiling system requires a fine balancing act to maintain the correct amount of oil pressure, oil volume and scavenging to eliminate wet-sumping while maintaining quiet operation and optimized power production without generating excessive heat. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Consequences: Oil sumping will result in excessive friction and power loss to your Harley M8 engine. Excess crankcase oil is whipped into a froth of air and oil by the flywheel. This condition is called oil aeration. Aerated oil makes scavenging much more difficult and can hinder the return of oil from the rocker box area. The combination of these conditions often results in oil being forced out the head breathers, air cleaner contamination, oil leaks, loss of oil supply, lifter clatter, premature component wear, and potential engine failure. Symptoms: You may get excessive oil blowback from the crank breathers inside your air intake. You may see excessive oil splattered along the right side of your bike while riding hard or long distances. Your air filter may become saturated with engine oil. You may feel your bike has slightly less powerful as it would on a normal hot day. But eventually, the oil in the crankcase builds to the point that the crank is sloshing through the oil as it gets deeper in the crankcase. Eventually, the crankcase fills leaving massive rotational resistance. Efforts to accelerate are met with no response. The engine simply can’t rapidly change rotational speed because of the resistance. Engine failure comes from there being so much oil build up in the crankcase, that the pan is starved leaving no oil to be pumped to the top end. The engine also overheats just from all the resistance of too much oil in the crankcase. The engine begins to overheat and components such as bearings, lifters, and worse, begin to fail. The rider will never see an oil light which is quite disturbing and a significant design flaw. The fix: Installing a new 2020 Harley oil pump is the only fix, which now comes stock on those 2020 and newer Harley models with the Milwaukee-Eight motor. Clearly Harley is aware of the oil sumping issue, which is why they re-designed the oil pump for the 2020 models and factory install it. The dealerships will not say much about oil sumping in general and will just recommend you upgrade to the new 2020 oil pump for "better oil control and better oiling performance." At your expense of course. By installing the new 2020 Harley oil pump you'll avoid the Milwaukee-Eight oil sumping issue altogether. Harley OEM oil pump kits: Oil cooled M8-HD Part# 62400238 Twin-Cooled HD Part# 62400247 Note: There are some aftermarket companies also making a replacement oil pump that provide even better oil performance. **If you appreciate all the free content we put out to help the biker community, please consider purchasing an aftermarket oil pump through our affiliates. No additional cost to you, but if you click through and make a purchase we do get a small commission. It definitely helps!! Get an aftermarket oil pump: Revzilla | J&P Cycles | Amazon Oil pump changes: The big changes to this new 2020 oil pump are in the scavenger gears. The original/faulty oil pump had a 10 tooth scavenger gear and the new oil pump comes with an 8 tooth scavenger gear, which will scavenge more oil out the M8. The new oil pump body was made to size for the smaller scavenger gear set. The older faulty oil pump was designed to scavenge 60% from the cam cover area and 40% from the crankcase. The new 2020 oil pump is a 50/50 split when scavenging oil. New Free Video Mentioned: Harley Boom Box GTS Will Have Android Auto in 2020 & Upgrade Your System Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag Sponsor-Butt Buffer CLICK HERE Want to ride loner? Tired of a sore and achy ass? 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Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I recently received an email from Harley-Davidson. The email said, "watch hours of video footage on Harley-Davidson TV. We're kicking it off with a never before seen documentary about Wille G Davidson." So, I headed over to check it out. I think Harley-Davidson is trying new things with the recent resignation of CEO Matthew Levatich. For years now, the Motor Company has been struggling to find its way into the future. Listen in to this podcast episode to get all the details. As usual, and with the new Harley TV, the company decided to try to do things on their own instead of going to where their core and prospective customers are actually hanging out. They created their own Harley TV website page instead of going to YouTube with the new content. Motorcyclists are already on YouTube, which has a great algorithm for suggesting videos to viewers. YouTube, owned by Google, is the second-largest search engine in the world. Harley would have gotten a ton more views and engagement on YouTube because everyone is already there. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE I'm not trying to be too negative here and the few programs that are on Harley TV are actually interesting. However, there is a schedule like you'd see on cable TV and often they claim it's "live". But it's not, and the same programs and content just repeat day after day. The content is not even on-demand like YouTube where you can pick where and when you want to view it. You have to wait for a certain time to watch a rerun on Harley TV, and that won't cut it these days with all the on-demand services. In my opinion, Harley TV is something that may have worked for them 10 years ago. The entire platform is really clunky right now and I see daily changes and issues. The menus don't even work correctly and each day I try them I get taken somewhere different. Many times the videos won't even play. It seems Harley rolled this out well before it was ready as they often do with things. In my opinion, Harley TV will likely fizzle out over time and it seems it already is. I just can't see bikers remembering to go over to an entirely different platform to routinely check in on Harley TV. Most bikers just don't have time for that and will forget it. Us bikers already on enough content platforms we're on. Harley TV would need to have some amazing content that was constantly new for bikers to consistently stray from on-demand platforms such as YouTube or Netflix. With all that said, I hope the best for Harley TV and I hope they can get things ironed out over on the website so it actually works. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Next, we talk about the new 2020 Harley-Davidson GMC pickup in this podcast episode. The following is taken from a January 10, 2020 press release. Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE:HOG) and Tuscany Motor Co. will introduce the first Harley-Davidson branded GMC pickup in history at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona in Quarter 1 of 2020. Only 250 Harley-Davidson branded GMC Sierra trucks will be available through select authorized GMC/Tuscany dealers in North America. The new Harley GMC pickup includes over 65 edition-specific components that make the 2020 model truck distinctly Harley-Davidson. They say the styling was inspired by the famous Harley-Davidson Fat Boy model. It appears Tuscany will provide the GMC Sierra and manufacture the interior and exterior components under Harley-Davidson’s direction. The 2020 Harley-Davidson GMC will be available for delivery to the retail public at select authorized GMC dealers beginning February 2020. The new Harley GMC pickup has an MSRP of $94,995. New Free Video Mentioned: Sturgis 2020 Cancelled? 80th Anniversary? COVID-19! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! 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Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com We upgraded a 2016 Ultra-Limited that had the older Harley-Davidson Boom Box Infotainment 6.5 GT to the new Boom Box GTS, which came out on the 2019 and newer Harley touring models. We filmed the install and will release that video on our Y0uTube channel, so get subscribed right away. (see our install video) Converting to the newer Harley Boom Box Infotainment GTS System: As of November 2019, Harley-Davidson made it possible to upgrade your older system to the new 2019 Boom Box GTS on those 2014-2018 touring models. Visiting Harley's website, it seems they are marketing and describing this conversion kit more towards upgrading from the smaller 4.3 non-touchscreen unit to the new GTS unit but you can upgrade from either the smaller 4.3 unit or the larger 6.5 GT unit. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE For 14-18 Harley models, they state that an additional USB connector needs to be purchased for around $35-$50 but you can't even find the part on their own website at the time of this article. Further, we found during our install that it's not even required. This USB connector is the one that plugs into the rear of the Boom Box unit and it is already inside your jukebox compartment where you can plug in your smartphone or USB drive. We just used the USB connector that's already there instead of installing a new one and all works perfectly. And that goes for all the other new cables that come in the box with the new Boom Box GTS such as am/fm antenna a GPS antenna. We didn't use any of the new cables and used the ones already routed and installed and all works perfectly. Also, be aware that if you have XM radio and have installed the module on the rear of your older 6.5 GT unit you don't need a new one. Just remove your XM radio module and install it on the new Harley Boom Box GTS unit and all will work fine. Check out all of our very helpful Boom Box Tutorial Videos for 2014 to present units! We sell a ton of these tutorial videos and are praised by bikers worldwide. Learn everything you need to know to get the most out of the Harley Boom Box system and how to integrate and use Harley Ride Planner! Note: After upgrading to the new Boom Box GTS unit, you'll need to visit a dealership so they can flash the unit with their Digital Technician II software. Until then the unit will beep at you every 15 seconds or so, regardless if it's on or off. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Here is the information and part numbers you'll want to be aware of for a Boom Box GTS upgrade: Harley Street Glide and Ultra Models 2014 to present: Fitment is taken from Harley's own website: Fits '19-later FLHTCU, FLHTCUTG, FLHTK, and FLHX models with a 4.3 Boom!™ Box Radio. Also fits '14-'18 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK, FLHTKL, FLHTKSE, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSE and FLHTCUTG, models with separate purchase of USB Connector P/N 69200031A. Also fits '19-later Electra Glide® Standard models with separate purchase of appropriate Hand Controls, Wiring, and Antenna. Boom Box GTS Unit P/N 76000829A Harley Road Glide Models 2014 to present: Fits '19-later Road Glide® models with a 4.3 Boom!™ Box Radio. Also fits '15-'18 Road Glide® models with separate purchase of USB Connector P/N 76000374A. Boom Box GTS Unit P/N 76000374A Converting to a Sony XAV-AX7000 instead: Darryl “Squid” Barnes here at Law Abiding Biker Media dug in deep to find out everything you'll want to know if you're considering ditching your Harley Boom Box for the Sony XAV-AX7000 unit. Listen in to this podcast episode as I ask Darryl all the questions you'll want to know. Note: The Sony XAV-AX7000 is designed for use in a car. It was never designed to be used on a motorcycle. The pros of the Sony XAV-AX7000 Harley Boom Box Replacement: The replacement Sony system has standard am/fm and it has both Apple Car Play and Android Auto baked in and they will function if your smartphone is plugged into one of the USB ports. It has a full 7″ touchscreen and is very sleek. You can buy a XAV-AX7000 bundled kit from certain companies that will allow it to install and function when installed on your Harley-Davidson. With Apple Car Play and Android Auto, you'll be able to use Apple Maps and Google Maps for navigation. Another nice feature is that with the Sony XAV-AX7000 you'll maintain your factory handlebar toggle control functions but with several limitations. Note: If you appreciate all the information we provide and to help us continue our mission to help as many bikers as we can worldwide, consider purchasing a Sony XAV-AX7000 through our affiliate link below. No additional cost to you, but we get a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. CHECK OUT A SONY XAV-AX7000 HERE Further, the Sony replacement plays FLAC files on USB drives and includes Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming. You can also jam to your favorite playlists on Pandora or Spotify if you use those instead of your pre-loaded Apple or Android music. The unit is also compatible with a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner. AND, it comes with a 1-year warranty. The Sony unit also has dual USB inputs and has 45 watts RMS per channel and five 5-volt preamp outputs. The cons of the Sony XAV-AX 7000 Harley Boom Box Replacement: The Sony XAV-AX7000 is not a marine-grade like the Boom Box system is. So, you'd need to be careful if riding in heavy rains and when washing your Harley. Additionally, you won't see your EITMS on/off-screen or oil pressure like on the Boom Box. You'll also only get limited functionality with the use of your control toggles. The XAV-AX7000 has a microphone included with a wire that you normally route inside a quiet car. Using this microphone for voice commands or phone calls with the wind and noise would be less than practical on a motorcycle. The XAV-AX7000 only has a handsfree profile "HFP" and not a headset profile "HSP". That means you cannot pair a wireless Bluetooth headset directly with the unit, but you can pair your smartphone with it because of the HFP profile. This is similar to the Boom Box system but you can add the additional wireless headset interface module "WHIM" to get the HSP profile. There is no ad-on for the Sony unit to get the HSP profile. So, you'll need to pair your wireless Bluetooth headset directly with your smartphone and then have your smartphone plugged in via the USB port to use Apple Car Play or Android Auto. You can then give commands to your phone which will then bring things up on the Sony unit. Further, because the unit lacks the HSP profile, you'll lose your Harley intercom functionality and it's not CB radio compatible. Remember, that the Sony XAV7000 unit was made for a car and that's why you need to buy a kit or bundle of things to make this conversion possible. There are companies around that sell the bundle. Obviously, the Sony XAV-AX7000 is a much cheaper option than the Boom Box GTS if you don't care about the above-mentioned items and limitations. Conclusion: Now that you're educated on the Harley Boom Box GTS upgrade vs. the Sony XAV-AX7000 conversion, you have a decision to make on which will work best for you. 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Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, we discuss long distance street motorcycle riding and everything that surrounds it. Long distance riding is such a broad subject, so Squid and I keep it narrowly focused on our experiences over the years and what works and what doesn't work. Squid and I have both tested a bunch of street motorcycle riding gear over time. Some of it worked and other gear now sits on a shelf in a pile of "what did not work so well." SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE We talk motorcycle riding gear such as jackets, pants, helmets, gloves, riding shoes, and heated gear. We also discuss other emergency roadside repair items we carry or have personally used. For the most part, neither Squid nor I use leather anymore. Yes, we used to ride with leather as we knew no better. Then we started discovering all the progressive motorcycle riding gear that is lighter, waterproof, heated, and actually provides more protection than leather for our type of riding. If you still ride with all leather, then more power to you. Ride on! CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! In this episode, we also talk about motorcycle trip planning and the use of the Harley-Davidson Boom Box Infotainment System for such. Make sure to check out our entire Harley Boom Box Infotainment Infotainment System Video Tutorial Series! You'll want to listen in to this entire podcast episode to get all the details. Support us! Below are affiliate links to many of the items discussed in this episode. No additional cost to you, but if you click through and make a purchase we get a small commission. Some of the links are direct to the Law Abiding Biker Store. Long Distance Street Motorcycle Riding Gear Mentioned: REV'IT Horizon 2 Jacket and Pants Revzilla | Amazon Shoei Neotec 2 Helmet Revzilla | J&P Cycles | Amazon Schuberth C3 Pro Revzilla | J&P Cycles | Amazon Drayko Protective Riding Jeans Revzilla | J&P Cycles | Amazon Rokker Protective Riding Jeans Revzilla Dainese Protective Riding Shoes Revzilla | J&P Cycles | Amazon Icon Patrol 2 Boots Revzilla | J&P Cycles Heated Riding Gear Mentioned: First Gear Wired Heated Gear (Wireless Remote) Revzilla | J&P Cycles | Amazon Warm & Safe Generation 4 Men's Heated Liner - 12V Motorcycle The Warming Store Warm & Safe Heated Socks - 12V Motorcycle The Warming Store Warm & Safe Men's 12V Heat Layer Shirt The Warming Store Warm & Safe Generation Windblock Men's Heated Pants Liner The Warming Store Warm & Safe Dual Remote Control Heat-Troller The Warming Store Emergency Motorcycle Roadside Repair Items in the Law Abiding Biker Store: Cruz Tools Kits Stop & Go Tire Repair New Free Video Mentioned: How to Install Shifter Linkage on Harley-Davidson-Replace & Review-Kuryakyn Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Thanks to all our new Patron Members! If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Frank Simms Cary Baker of Northridge, CA Lynn Santosuosso of Barrington, NH ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, Lurch and I go over some awesome new progressive motorcycle riding gear we personally selected that we will be testing on our ride to and while we're at Sturgis 2020. Riding gear has come along way since I first started riding many years ago and I love testing and reviewing it for the biker community. With so many options to choose from, I hope reviews such as this will help you cut through all the noise so you can spend your hard-earned money wisely. I want to thank the team at Revzilla for sending me this latest batch of riding gear for testing and review. I have been given the gear at no cost but am not being paid for the testing and reviews and there are no strings attached on what I say. As always I will give you my honest opinions with both the pros and the cons. The gear Lurch is reviewing he personally bought through Revzilla and he will also give you an honest review. Please support us and consider purchasing any of the riding gear items we mentioned through our Revzilla Affiliate Link Here or through any of the riding gear links below. There's no additional cost to you but if you click through and make a purchase we get a small commission. It helps support our efforts to help, educate, entertain, and inspire as many bikers as we can worldwide. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! I am always testing new progressive motorcycle riding gear. I love gear that offers protection but doesn't necessarily look like traditional motorcycle gear. I want my gear to be functional and comfortable both on and off the motorcycle. I love being able to ride all day knowing I'm protected, get to a location or event, and then walk around in my riding gear without actually looking like I got off a motorcycle. After our Sturgis 2020 trip, I will slowly start doing review videos on each item tested and they will release on our popular YouTube Channel in between all the other content we put out. Make sure you are subscribed to the YouTube channel and hit the bell icon so you are notified when videos are released on the channel. We'll also likely review and talk about many of the items during our podcast episodes too. Get hooked up with our podcast. Ryan's motorcycle riding gear we mention in this episode: (affiliate links below) REV'IT! Worker Overshirt REV'IT! Seesoft Back Protector Insert Forma Hyper Shoes REAX Fulton WP Riding Shoes Klim K Fifty 2 Jeans REV'IT! Philly 2 Jeans Lurch's motorcycle riding gear we mention in this episode: (affiliate links below) Olympia Durham Jacket Klim K Fifty 1 Jeans HyperKewl Sport Cooling Vest Roland Sands Fresno Shoes New Free Video Mentioned: Install Ciro 3D Road Blades Fairing LED's on Harley Road Glide Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Blaine Bailey of Abbotsford, BC, Canada Dave Grayson of Spanish Fork, Alabama Mike Crispin of Heath, Ohio Rusty Hardy of Ringgold, Virginia Casey Miller of MILES CITY, MT Nathan Weiser of Olathe, KS Christopher Heim of Beavercreek, OH Troy McNamara of TULSA, OK Jeff Johnson of Deatsville, AL If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron Member! There are awesome benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Pat Tagliarina of Walton Hills, OH Lino Torres of Lancaster, California Jonathan Culter of Milford, Massachusetts Neil Watson of Centerburg, Ohio CARL SCHOLL SR Anthony Palacios of WILDOMAR, CA ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Having ridden street bikes for many years now, I wanted to also get into adventure and off-road riding. So, after much thought and research, I selected the Kawasaki KLR 650 as my first adventure bike. I found a nice barely used 2018 KLR for sale and bought it in the fall of 2019. Oscar and I drove from Washington to Oregon to pick up this little gem that looked like it just came off the showroom floor with only 109 miles on it. Check out my video titled, "I Just Bought & Rode My First Adventure Motorcycle? Am I Hooked?" The Kawasaki KLR had a long run from 1987-2018. Anyone who's been involved with any sort of adventure or dual-sport riding is very familiar with this bike and everyone has an opinion about it. The KLR clearly made it for so many years because so many riders liked it. There have probably been more international discovery rides taken by Americans riding a KLR than almost any other motorcycle. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE The Kawasaki KLR was really thought as of the best all-around bullet-proof adventure bike for many years. I think it's safe to say that there are more aftermarket parts available for the KLR than any other bike in its class. Entire businesses have been built around making and selling parts for the KLR. Now that the KLR is not being produced, you'll have to look for a good used one. There will still be plenty of used KLR's for sale and there are still a few brand new 2018 models at select dealerships, but that is fading. Oh, and don't worry, you'll be able to get aftermarket parts for the KLR for many years to come. Imagine how many Kawasaki KLR's are still around after 32 model years of production. It will be interesting to watch and see if Kawasaki comes up with a replacement for the KLR to compete in this fast-growing category of lighter weight "do it all" dual-sport adventure bike. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Although the KLR's production run is over, it's not going anywhere in the adventure bike scene any time soon. I'll continue to enjoy and ride the heck out of mine! Listen in to this podcast as we get into depth about the KLR and its history and give some predictions for the replacement of the KLR. New Free Video Mentioned: Best Adventure & Dual-Sport Cell Phone Motorcycle Mount-Crash Tested! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Greg Blue of Layton, Utah Leo Lopez of Wildomar, CA Michael Hayden of Scottsdale, Arizona If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Setting your motorcycle suspension sag by adjusting preload on your rear shocks is very important. It affects the geometry of your motorcycle and how it handles overall. This doesn't need to be a complicated process as many make it seem in other online videos and articles. We're here to break it down in simple terms for the everyday motorcycle enthusiast. (listen to this podcast episode to get all the details!) Setting sag just means that you are adjusting how much your bike lowers (sags) and rides in the rear when a rider, passenger, luggage or a combination is on the bike. The bike should only sag down so far and within a pre-determined range. Whether you're riding street, adventure, dual-sport, or dirt, setting motorcycle suspension sag is a universal process. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Most stock Harley-Davidson rear shocks have a pre-load adjuster knob and the owner's manual gives you load weight ratings and where you should set the preload. The air shock system on the Harley works the same by adding or removing air. If you install aftermarket shocks of any kind then you'll need to learn how to properly set motorcycle suspension sag. Finding your sag number: First, you'll need to know how much overall travel your particular motorcycle shock has. Most OEM or aftermarket Harley rear shocks have 3 in. of overall travel or 76 mm. The rule is that you should take that number and your target sag number should be 1/3 or around 30% of that number. So, 3" of travel x 30% equals around 1". So, in this case, you'll want your sag to be 1" or 25 mm. On my 2018 Kawasaki KLR 650, the rear shock is rated for 7.3 inches or 185mm of travel. So, 7.3" x 30% equals 2.19" or 55 mm. So, my target sag number for my KLR 650 should be 2.19" or 55 mm. Tip: I hate math and I'm always in a hurry so I use a Tusk Sliding Sag Scale instead of a standard tape measure. I simply set the sliding sag scale to zero when the weight is off the rear. Then, with the load on the rear of the bike, I can simply look at the sag scale measurement in inches or millimeters. No converting or subtraction! You can get a Tusk Slide Scale right in the Law Abiding Biker Store. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! How to measure your motorcycle suspension sag: Note: I'll explain below as if using a standard tape measure on not the easy to use slide sag scale. I like to start with no preload added on the rear suspension. Now, make a mark on your strut or rear fender with a marker or piece of tape. Then, lift the rear wheel off the ground, thus removing all weight from the rear shock. Now, measure from the center of the rear axle to the mark you made and note that measurement. Next, put the weight back on the rear wheel and shock. Put the rider on the bike and have them bounce a few times to settle the rear shock. Measure again from the center of the rear axle to your mark and document that number. Now, subtract the second measurement from the first and that is where your sag is. Adjusting your sag: Note: We'll use the above Harley sag number of 1" for demonstrative purposes here. If your measurement was over 1" then you are sagging too much and you need to add preload. By adding preload you are compressing the spring and raising the rear of the motorcycle. If your measurement fell short of 1" then you have too much preload on the shock and you need to remove preload, thus lowering the rear of the motorcycle. Repeat the second measurement as you add and remove preload until you hit your target sag number. You can't get to your proper target sag number: Note: We'll use the above Harley sag number of 1" for demonstrative purposes here. Let's say you are still at 1-1/4" even after you've added all the preload adjustment you can by compressing the spring and raising the rear of the bike. You simply can't get it to 1" because you can't add any more preload. This means your spring/shock is too soft and you should get a stiffer one. The flip side of that is let's say your measurement is only at 3/4" and you've added no preload. You can't add anymore sag to get to the 1" as adding preload would just raise the bike. You simply can't get the motorcycle to sag enough. This means your spring/shock is too stiff and you should get a softer one. Just understand that if you set your sag for a rider only and you're at the 3/4" then with a rider or luggage you'll likely be at your 1" sag. You need to take everything into account. You should measure motorcycle suspension sag for rider only, rider with passenger and with luggage. You measure the rear sag with the rider/passenger/luggage on the bike. Then, simply keep notes of where you should set your suspension preload adjuster for each load. This way you can avoid having to measure again every time you have a passenger or luggage. Preload adjusters: Different motorcycle shocks have different styles of preload adjusters. Many aftermarket shocks have a collar you can turn by hand or a system where you use a spanner wrench. My KLR has a 12mm bolt you can turn with a socket. New Free Video Mentioned: Video-How to Bleed & Flush Harley-Davidson Clutch System Fluid Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! 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Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com We explain how to easily test your motorcycle battery & charging system using a simple inexpensive digital multimeter right in your very own shop or garage. No need to go running to a dealership to spend money. Be in the know on whether you actually need a new motorcycle battery or not. Or you may find it's not the battery at all and a charging system problem instead. Here are links to the tools and items mentioned in this podcast episode Your battery may even be holding a charge, but it's the cold-cranking amps that may determine if your battery needs replacement. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE We explain how to choose the correct settings on your multimeter & complete all the necessary tests. Set the multimeter/voltmeter to DC volts (20v range). The particular multimeter listed on this page (left) has an actual 12v setting, making it very easy. Many voltmeters might only have a 20v setting, which is the one you should choose and will work the same. Note: These multimeter settings will be used for all the below motorcycle battery and charging system tests. A must listen to Law Abiding Biker™ Podcast Episode and Article: Episode #134 (click link below) LAB-134-Harley-Davidson Alternators, Stators, Regulators, Rectifiers-Charging System | Complete Guide A must listen to Law Abiding Biker™ Podcast Episode and Article: Episode #176 (click link below) Lead Acid vs. Lithium-Ion Motorcycle Batteries Static Battery Voltage Test: Make certain you have not recently charged your motorcycle battery. Let it sit for at least an hour after disconnecting it from a charger. Turn on your ignition so your headlights are on and other accessories for about two minutes and then turn the ignition off. This is to get rid of any surface charge. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Place the voltmeter leads to the battery terminals. (positive to positive and negative to negative). A good battery should read between 12.4 to 12.6 volts, 12.6v being optimal. If it reads below those values then your battery is not keeping a full charge. ==> READ MORE AND SEE OUR VIDEO HERE New Free Video Mentioned: Install a Doohickey & Torsion Spring on a Kawasaki KLR650 Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Jessica Allison of Fort Scott, KS JC Moen of Fargo, North Dakota Keoni Kaloi of Richland, WA If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I'm excited to announce that on March 11, 2020, at 6:15 pm (PST) the Law Abiding Biker YouTube Channel hit 100k subscribers! I knew it was getting close, so I pulled up a website that counts YouTube channel, real-time subscribers. But the catch is that the counter only turns at intervals of 100. That means the channel hit 99,900 and I had no idea when it'd actually turn 100k. I was recording a quick video with my computer screen in the background hoping I could capture it and I did! At the very moment it turned 100k, I was recording. I posted a quick video of that and my excitement and posted it on our Facebook Page and Twitter at the time. I will follow up with a proper YouTube video when I receive our 100k subscriber award from YouTube. Just days after, on March 16, 2013, we celebrated our 7 year Law Abiding Biker Podcast anniversary. Yup, our 1st podcast episode we ever released was on March 16, 2013, and we've been going strong ever since. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE I feel this is a big achievement because I have watched so many podcasts and YouTube channels come and go over the years. That's because it takes a ton of hard work and dedication to keep going year after year. It's a true grind and you have to remain passionate to keep creating content long term. There are no guides for this sort of thing and you learn as you go. You have to be willing to change things and try new things. Most of all, you must have a passion for what your true missions is. For us here at Law Abiding Biker Media it's easy. We want to help as many bikers as we can worldwide using media to educate, entertain, and build a trusted online biker community. And, to promote & sell quality trusted motorcycle related products online, backed with great customer support. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! We look forward to seeing what the future brings and we simply could not continue to do this without the continued support of the biker community! We especially love our beloved Patron Members who support us each month and we reward them with benefits. New Free Video Mentioned: Python True Dual Head Pipes For Harley Touring | Install Tutorial & Review Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Ken Hamilton of McAlester, OK Shawn Loftus of Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada Ron Levitt of Naperville, IL If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Matthew Levatich, the CEO of Harley-Davidson since 2015, stepped down recently. As he left, Levatich said, “I am proud of what we have achieved during my time as CEO, in one of the most challenging periods in our history.” It's well known that Harley has been struggling for some time and sales have been declining steadily year to year. There’s just not a big demand for the bigger expensive touring bikes that make up the core of its model line. The company’s loyal base of older customers, who drove a Harley revival during the 1980s and 1990s, is aging and purchasing fewer new motorcycles. Because the company needed to do something quickly, they selected Levatich as CEO back in 2015 to try to save the company. Levatich joined the company back in 1994 and served as a chief operating officer from 2009 through 2015 prior to becoming CEO. So, he had a good background and knowledge within the company. SEE VIDEO: Harley-Davidson End Times! CEO Matthew Levatich Quits What former Harley CEO Levatich did in 5 years Levatich authorized dozens of new models for both the U.S. and foreign markets. Harley certainly sees growth opportunities in the foreign markets and has clearly been targeting them. But that’s been tough because of competition from existing brands that are solid in those markets. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Levatich expanded the output of motorcycles overseas, looking for more customers, especially in Asia. But, the smaller motorcycles aimed at those markets are less expensive than the bigger touring Harley models that they rely on in the U.S. and that has hurt the company's overall sales revenue. He also tried to get the company into different markets such as the Adventure Riding with the Pan America, which is supposed to be released in 2020. And they created the Street Fighter to get into the sports bike market, but there’s no timeline on the release of that bike. And of course, Harley created their first-ever electric motorcycle named “LiveWire.” However, it had some major issues after launch and a recall on it’s charging system that didn't help its reputation. Additionally, Levatich attempted to offset declining sales with cost reductions. The company closed its Kansas City, Mo., assembly plant in 2019, Conducted several rounds of layoffs, and voluntary buyouts for employees. The company also shifted some of its productions overseas as well to avoid tariffs. And they took some consumer and political heat for doing such. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Levatich had a mission to attract new riders with their ridership classes, which are basically a driver’s ed class for new riders. These classes were not necessarily new, as these classes pre-dated Levatich, but the company just renewed its focus on promoting the classes. Measuring progress toward the ridership goal created tension between Harley managers and its dealers and investors and this festered over time. Dealerships complained the learn-to-ride classes were expensive and didn’t bring enough new motorcycle buyers. Tensions between dealerships and Levatich rose even more as he READ MORE HERE & SEE MY VIDEO ==> New Free Video Mentioned: 12 State Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip Documentary Film Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Michael Jazwinski of ?? PENDING Phillip Baldwin of Cambridge, Maryland Gary Stone of Laconia, New Hampshire If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com When Harley announced it's new updated Boom Box GTS Infotainment System it was equipping the 2019 & newer models with, they failed to make a kit so that owners of 2014 to 2018 Harley's could upgrade from the older version of the Boom Box system if they chose. This infuriated many Harley owners. A company called Soundz Bagger quickly came out with a harness that made the retro-fit possible but it cost a whopping $450. And then you'd have to spend an additional $2400 to purchase the Boom Box GTS unit. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE It's hard to understand but Harley riders were spending all that money to upgrade when in my opinion the GTS unit is not that much better. Yes, it's an improvement over the original 6.5 Harley Boom Box unit but not worth that much money! You are basically paying to fix Harley's mistake with the first iteration of the Boom Box Infotainment System. Check out all of our very helpful Boom Box Tutorial Videos for 2014 to present units! We sell a ton of these tutorial videos and are praised by bikers worldwide. Learn everything you need to know to get the most out of the Harley Boom Box system and how to integrate and use the Harley Ride Planner! As of November 2019, it seems Harley-Davidson has now silently come out with their own kit to make the conversion to the new 2019 Boom Box GTS possible on those 2014-2018 touring models. Visting Harley's website, it seems they are marketing and describing this conversion kit more towards upgrading from the smaller 4.3 non-touchscreen unit to the new GTS unit. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! For 14-18 models, they say an additional USB Connector needs to be purchased for around $35-$50 but you can't even find the part on their own website at the time of this article. I actually seemed to have found the connectors on Surdyke's website (links below). The cost of the Boom Box GTS and conversion kit has come down in price to around $1900. Here is the information and part numbers you'll want to be aware of: Harley Street Glide and Ultra Models 2014 to present: Fits '19-later FLHTCU, FLHTCUTG, FLHTK, and FLHX models with a 4.3 Boom!™ Box Radio. Also fits '14-'18 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK, FLHTKL, FLHTKSE, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSE and FLHTCUTG, models with separate purchase of USB Connector P/N 69200031A. Also fits '19-later Electra Glide® Standard models with separate purchase of appropriate Hand Controls, Wiring, and Antenna. Boom Box GTS Unit P/N 76000829A Harley Road Glide Models 2014 to present: Fits '19-later Road Glide® models with a 4.3 Boom!™ Box Radio. Also fits '15-'18 Road Glide® models with separate purchase of USB Connector P/N 76000374A. Boom Box GTS Unit P/N 76000374A We here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media may actually do a retrofit to the Boom Box GTS unit and a video only to help bikers that are interested in possibly doing this. However, I would not personally do it except for that reason. Make sure you're subscribed to our YouTube Channel for that video and a ton of others. New Free Video Mentioned: Shoei Neotec 2 vs. Schuberth C3 Pro Modular Motorcycle Helmets-Complete Review Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Flip and the Blue Mule of Tampa, Florida Brett Luedtke of Grantsburg , Wiscosin Barry Kennick of Manassas, VA If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I had a chance to speak with Patron Member Brad Johnston of Redmond, Oregon. I had the pleasure of meeting Brad in person last year at the Official Law Abiding Biker Patron Member ride and meetup event in Salt Lake City, Utah. As Law Abiding Biker Media continues to grow so does the awesome and supportive community. Aside from the yearly "official" Law Abiding Biker ride and meetup event, members are creating their own rides and meetups across the U.S. This is just awesome and who knows if this will start happening internationally! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE We use the term "unsanctioned' event in a fun and playful way. Brad got ahold of me and asked me for my blessing on a ride and meetup event he personally wanted to organize in Redmond Oregon. He had posted this event in the Private Patron Member Only Facebook Group and got a great response. We go over the details of what Brad has planned for this ride and meetup in this episode. The event will be held on June 27, 2020 in the Redmond, Oregon area and will start around 11:00 am. There will be a relaxing and beautiful day ride that Brad has mapped out. Following the day ride will be a meetup at Brad's own home with some great BBQ and drinks. It sounds like an amazing day. These events are low key and it's nothing but good hard working bikers/motorcyclists meeting up and sharing something we all have a passion for, the sport of motorcycling. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! To get all the information and details you'll need to hook up with Brad Johnston in the Patron Member Facebook Group and be a mid-level or above Patron Member of Law Abiding Biker™ Media. Brad will share the finer details of the event should you meet those requirements. This is just one of many things going on in the private Facebook group, which is a troll-free zone. It is really just a bunch of good-hearted bikers helping and connecting with other bikers.! It's not like all those other less than credible Harley forums out there. There's no better time to sign up as a Patron Member and get access. #BikerRevolution We also get into Brad's background and have a great biker conversation in this episode so listen in for all the details. New Free Video Mentioned: Finding The Cross-Adventure Motorcycle Day Ride-Short Film-Documentary Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Jeremy Stevens of Ephrata, Pennsylvania Mike Ganzel of Little Canada, Minnesota Richard Burright of Albany, Oregon Mike Lehman of Tacoma, WA Michael Rubinson of Cherry Hill, New Jersey Nick Rodriguez of West Valley City, Utah If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Michael Bukowski of Minotola, NJ Daniel Gannon of Rhode Island James Sherrill of Fayetteville, NC ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this podcast episode, guest Timothy White opens up about his very serious motorcycle accident which was ultimately caused by equipment. He was struck by two different cars and had to be airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. His near-death motorcycle accident happened many years ago and he still struggles long term with the aftermath. Due to severe injuries to his right foot and leg and after years of struggling, he had to make the decision to have his right leg amputated below the knee. And now he deals with much of what many amputees go through. He still struggles but has a very positive attitude. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Timothy takes us way back to his motorcycle racing days. He has a ton of motorcycle riding experience and insight for the biker community. He has owned and ridden many motorcycles in his past and we have a great time talking about them. Timothy was really into the sport bike racing scene and talks about his track days. He also spent much time after his accident working on bikes at the track. He was well respected for his mechanical abilities. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! One might think that this serious motorcycle accident would stop Timothy from riding or make many think twice about getting back on. Even after his accident, Timothy pushed forward and rode as soon as he could, of course now with some limitations. He was never able to race the same as he did before. After many years, Timothy has now mostly moved on from sports bikes and racing and he's settled into a Harley Road Glide. He says he is appreciating the relaxing feeling of cruising and really taking in what's around him. He says it's a totally different feel and kind of riding for him. You'll want to listen to this podcast episode as Timothy shares it all. New Free Video Mentioned: Video-Motorcycle Tire Change & Balance in Your Garage-DIY-Tutorial Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Alan Green of Broken Bow, Oklahoma Jim Trachta of Daytona Beach, Florida Chris Zimmer of Wyandotte, MI Antonio Mesina of Mississauga, Ontario Canada Charles Johnson Jr. of Magnolia, California Dave Needham of Silverdale, WA If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, we discuss a bunch of motorcycle movies you may want to watch if you ever find yourself stuck at home with time on your hands. It had been a while, but I was able to get Matt Pass from California on a mic and we had a blast catching up. Of course, you should first turn to the Law Abiding Biker YouTube Channel for both education and entertainment! And make sure you check out all of the Law Abiding Biker Media Motorcycle Documentary Films! Kick back, grab a favorite beverage and take a ride with us! Oh and don't forget to catch up on Law Abiding Biker Podcast Episodes! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE After you consume all that and if you still have extra time then here is a list of motorcycle movies you may want to watch. I have only personally watched a few of them and Matt has watched others. They are in no particular order. Law Abiding Biker Documentary Films The World's Fastens Indian Hitting the Apex On Any Sunday Our Guy In India Easy Rider Harley Davidson And The Marlboro Man Why We Ride We did a Podcast with Producer/Director Bryan Carroll Being Evel Long Way Round The Wild One Sit, Stay, Ride Motorcycle Sidecar Dogs We did a Podcast Episode with Creator Eric Ristau New Free Video Mentioned: Best Universal GoPro Bar Mount Clamp For Harley Davidson, Indian, & More!-Rickrak Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Kurt Schindler of Morgantown, WV Bill Beck of Andersonville, TN Randall Gartrell of Menifee , CA If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this podcast, we explain the Harley-Davidson Reflex Defensive Rider System or "RDRS". This RDRS upgrade is a $995 option for the Harley touring line-up except for the Electra Glide Standard. Within this RDRS system are 6 components. Understand, that Harley has had a reflex linked braking system and anti-lock brakes on many touring models since the Rushmore bikes were released in 2014. The Harley linked braking system basically links the brakes so if a rider applies too much rear or front brake in an emergency the system takes over and applies the proper braking amounts to each wheel. See my YouTube video where I explain Harley RDRS! #1-Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking (C-ELB) This system is just like the reflex linked braking system but activates in an emergency situation in a corner. The front and rear brake systems apply the correct amount of braking for each wheel and take into account the lean angle of the motorcycle or the lateral acceleration of a trike. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE #2-Cornering Enhanced Antilock Braking System (C-ABS) This system takes into account the lean angle of a motorcycle or the lateral acceleration of a trike during a corner and applies the proper amount of anti-lock braking to the front and rear wheel. This keeps the wheels rolling and prevents an uncontrolled wheel lock during a corner. #3-Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) This is designed to prevent the rear wheel from excessive spinning under acceleration when going straight or cornering. This can be great for wet weather or a sudden change of the riding surface. The rider can choose between two modes: Standard mode is for dry surfaces. Rain mode is for wet surfaces. And the C-TCS mode can be turned off if desired. This mode is tailored when cornering based on lean angle. #4-Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS) and Cornering Enhanced Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS) This is designed to reduce excessive rear-wheel slip under deceleration. Rear-wheel slip can happen during a quick downshift or decelerating on wet or slick roads. The system will adjust engine torque delivery to better match rear-wheel speed to road speed. This mode is tailored when cornering based on lean angle or trike lateral acceleration. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! #5-Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) This mode applies and holds brake pressure when activated. This will prevent the motorcycle from rolling after the brake controls have been released. This mode is for a situation such as being stopped on a hill and it will keep the bike from rolling. This system applies brake pressure until the rider turns the throttle and releases the clutch to pull away. The system may also be engaged when the motorcycle is stopped on a flat surface if the rider wants to maintain position without applying pressure to a front or rear brake. The system is activated when the rider momentarily applies extra pressure to either the front-brake hand lever or the rear-brake foot control after the motorcycle has come to a complete stop. An indicator light will illuminate when the system is activated. The VHC system is disengaged automatically as the rider begins to pull away from a stop, or if the rider applies and releases either brake control. #6-Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This system simply alerts the rider to low tire air pressure. TPMS displays current front and rear tire pressure on the Boom! Box GTS screen or on the odometer on Road King models. This system is also available as a stand-alone accessory for 2020 Touring models equipped with original equipment or accessory wheels that accept a sensor. 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Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I have ridden street bikes and Harley-Davidson motorcycles for many years now. I still love street riding and cross country riding. However, I love all motorcycles and am also getting into adventure and/or dual-sport motorcycle riding in addition to street. I bought a Kawasaki KLR 650 for my first adventure motorcycle. I also took the KLR 650 out for the first time off-road for an afternoon and I tell you all about it and my experience. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Big Daddy is also on a microphone for this episode. He's been in the dual-sport/adventure motorcycle game much longer than I and brings some great knowledge to the table. He has had several dual-sport motorcycles. He has had a Kawasaki KLR 650 and now has a KTM, which he talks about. There are many things to consider upfront if you're thinking about getting into adventure motorcycle riding. It is really a booming sport right now and it seems the motorcycle manufacturers are battling it out to try and make the perfect bike. It's going to be exciting to see what they'll come out with over the next 5 years. Heck, even Harley-Davidson sees the writing on the wall and is trying to get in the game with their Pan America adventure motorcycle, which is rumored to be released to the public in 2020. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Big Daddy gives some great information on some of the more popular well known dual-sport motorcycles on the market and some of their specs. He also goes over the pros and cons of some of them. I researched for a long time before buying the Kawasaki KLR 650 for my first adventure bike. It really comes down to choosing what kind of riding you're planning on doing and then choosing a motorcycle that will best fit your needs. Of course, the price of an adventure motorcycle has much to do with it too. And you'll certainly want to consider what type of aftermarket parts are available for your motorcycle to make it your own and to fit your needs. That's just some of what we talk about in this episode and you'll need to listen in to get all the information. New Free Video Mentioned: Grand Canyon & Zion National Park Motorcycle Documentary Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Robert Stubbs of Laguna Hills, California Sidney Horn of Waterloo, IL Bob Barber of Springfield, Oregon Chris Hodapp of Lompoc, California Mark Zody of Apple Creek, Ohio Bryan Sweeney of Gillette, Wyoming If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Anthony Luna of Scottsdale, Arizona Gary Williams of Jonesboro, Arkansas Gary Buhler of Bedford, Texas ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Big Daddy Kane recently transitioned to a Harley trike after many years of riding on two wheels. Due to some back issues, it was becoming just too cumbersome lifting and moving a two-wheel Harley off the kickstand for him. This was not an easy transition for Big Daddy mentally as he did not see himself getting a trike at his current age. He thought, like many, that the switch may happen when he was a bit older. It was also quite a learning curve for him to learn to ride the trike after riding two wheels for so many years. He talks about his experience and what he's learned riding the trike. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE There are many things to consider for a rider considering moving to a trike. There are many aftermarket trike conversation kits for Harley. Or, you can just buy a Harley trike all setup already. There are pros and cons to many of these decisions of course. Big Daddy made some modifications right away that you'll want to know about. Harley trikes have become much more popular over the years and many are riding them even if they don't have a medical condition requiring it. Some riders just prefer the trike and there are some benefits to it over a two-wheel motorcycle. Big Daddy decided on a 2020 Harley Tri-Glide Ultra. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Listen in to this episode as we discuss much information that you'll want to know about trikes and whether you should consider one or not. New Free Video Mentioned: Grand Canyon & Zion National Park Motorcycle Documentary Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Felicia Rawls of Lady Lake, Florida Steve Schklar of Toronto, Ontario Canada Rick Howell of Muncie, IN Mark Hutchins of Orem, Utah Rick Phenicie of Corona, California Chris Gilliam of Birmingham, Alabama If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Charles Schlattman of Casa Grande, AZ Four Seasons Synthetic of Scarborough, Maine Elias Casanas of Lawrenceville, GA ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com F4 Customs was founded in 2007 by owner Don Frank, whom I interview in this episode, and the company is based out of Ohio. They continue to this day making windshields, not only for Harley-Davidsons but for Indian motorcycles, Honda Goldwings, Yamaha and more! These are some of the toughest most durable aftermarket windshields I've ever seen for Harley. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Owner Don Frank and his crew are actual motorcycle enthusiasts and ride often and for long distances! Thus, they understand the true needs of bikers and have listened to feedback over the years, making it the great windshield that it is today. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! I came across this awesome family-owned company earlier this year and it didn't take me long to fall in love with the windshield after I put it on my 2014 Harley Street Glide Special. GET AN F4 CUSTOMS WINDSHIELD RIGHT IN THE LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE HERE Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
This is part 2 of a 2 part series. In this episode, Oscar and I talk adventure and off-road motorcycle riding. We love riding our Harley's cross country and that will certainly continue. But, we have an overall passion for all motorcycles and all types of riding. I'd have one of every sort of motorcycle if I could afford it. Check out my YouTube video titled: "I Just Bought & Rode My First Adventure Motorcycle? Am I Hooked?" Several of us here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media have been getting into adventure and off-road motorcycle riding, so we wanted to talk about it. We know that many listeners also ride street and off-road motorcycles. We talk from a perspective of what it's like getting into this sort of off-road adventure riding and we are by no means experts. We are learning as we go and having a blast. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Adventure motorcycle riding allows you to explore well beyond those paved roads and opens up many possibilities. Like street motorcycles, there is a ton to learn and know about adventure motorcycles and that is what Oscar and I try to break down in this podcast episode. There are different terms for these types of motorcycles such as adventure, off-road, dual-sport, or enduro and that can be confusing and overwhelming when getting started. And, these terms can cross-over into each other is what I've come to learn. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! There are so many questions to be asked when getting into adventure and off-road motorcycle riding. What type of riding are you going to do? More street or more off-road? How well does the bike ride or handle off-road or street? Are you riding off-road technical trails or mainly fire roads? How much power do you want or need? How reliable is the bike you're getting? How far do you plan on riding? Can you put luggage/bags on the bike? How comfortable is the bike for longer rides? How big is the fuel tank, so you can ride further? What type of tires does the bike have? How many aftermarket parts are made for the bike? And the list goes on from there. That is what Oscar and I discuss in-depth, so listen in to get all the details. New Free Video Mentioned: Video-How to Remove the Gas Tank on an Indian MotorcycleTouring Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Paul Jungers Micheal Hartman of Sand Springs, Oklahoma James Parker Jonathan Hawley of Shiloh, Ohio Walt Novinger of Apache Junction, Arizona Brandon Southern of Kearney , Nebraska If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: James Petrie of Kenmore, New Yorl Michael Beckel Blake Byron Walker ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part 1 of a 2 part series. In this episode, Oscar and I talk adventure and off-road motorcycle riding. We love our riding our Harley's cross country and that will certainly continue. But, we have an overall passion for all motorcycles and all types of riding. I'd have one of every sort of motorcycle if I could afford it. Check out my YouTube video titled: "I Just Bought & Rode My First Adventure Motorcycle? Am I Hooked?" Several of us here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media have been getting into adventure and off-road motorcycle riding, so we wanted to talk about it. We know that many listeners also ride street and off-road motorcycles. We talk from a perspective of what it's like getting into this sort of off-road adventure riding and we are by no means experts. We are learning as we go and having a blast. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Adventure motorcycle riding allows you to explore well beyond those paved roads and opens up many possibilities. Like street motorcycles, there is a ton to learn and know about adventure motorcycles and that is what Oscar and I try to break down in this podcast episode. There are different terms for these types of motorcycles such as adventure, off-road, dual-sport, or enduro and that can be confusing and overwhelming when getting started. And, these terms can cross-over into each other is what I've come to learn. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! There are so many questions to be asked when getting into adventure and off-road motorcycle riding. What type of riding are you going to do? More street or more off-road? How well does the bike ride or handle off-road or street? Are you riding off-road technical trails or mainly fire roads? How much power do you want or need? How reliable is the bike you're getting? How far do you plan on riding? Can you put luggage/bags on the bike? How comfortable is the bike for longer rides? How big is the fuel tank, so you can ride further? What type of tires does the bike have? How many aftermarket parts are made for the bike? And the list goes on from there. That is what Oscar and I discuss in-depth, so listen in to get all the details. New Free Video Mentioned: My New Favorite Progressive Motorcycle Riding Shoes For Now! Biker Approved! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Dane Axen of PENDING Larry Thrapp of Hooks, Texas Darrick Williams of Keizer, Oregon Grant Bresly of Des Moines, Iowa Scott McFarlin of Clio, MI Dan Peliska of Mountain Iron, Minnesota If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Andrew Justice Louis Hronek of Canoga Park, CA Vincent ViVenzio ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com There are many misconceptions about what to do when winterizing your motorcycle and we are going to clear it up in this podcast episode & article. It's actually a very easy process and easy to do. (Some links/pictures are affiliate links. No additional cost to you, but if you click through and make a purchase we get a small commission. It helps support us) Battery When winterizing your motorcycle, you don't need to remove the battery if you don't want to as it's just extra work. Unless there is no power where you store your motorcycle. Whether the battery is on or off the bike, make sure you plug the battery into a reliable “float” charger/maintainer/tender that reads feedback voltage from the battery and tops it off as needed. Don't use a “trickle” charger that constantly feeds a small amount of current to the battery nonstop as that will overcharge the battery. Check out this article and video I did on Lead Acid vs. Lithium-Ion batteries Get a battery tender here Don't start your engine up every now and then to "warm it up" after winterizing your motorcycle This is a very common mistake and we already released podcast episode #130 going over the reasons not to do this in detail. A cold start is hard on the engine. Understand, that if you aren’t running the engine under load up to full operating temperature, moisture condenses out of the air into places water doesn’t belong. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Unless you are planning on going for an actual decent ride to burn off moisture and charge that battery up, then you are better off just not starting it at all. Further, when it's cold outside the gasoline is less likely to evaporate. Your motorcycle purposely runs “rich” and compensates for this initially by adding more gasoline to the air-vapor mixture. That's the problem, you're actually putting extra fuel into the combustion chamber to make it burn and some of it can get onto the cylinder walls. Gasoline is a great solvent and it can actually wash the oil off the cylinder walls if you run your motor in those cold idle conditions for an extended period of time. Over time, that can have a detrimental effect on the lubrication and life of things like piston rings and cylinder liners. This can have a serious effect on the overall operating life of your motorcycle engine. Don't drain your fuel tank Leave the fuel tank full when winterizing your motorcycle and add a quality fuel stabilizer additive. If you empty the tank it's vulnerable to corrosion and dried out seals. For carbureted bikes, be sure to turn the petcock off and drain the carb bowls. Get fuel stabilizer here Check your antifreeze on water-cooled bikes Just check the anti-freeze and make sure that it is not all water or that it has too high of a watery consistency. You can use a simple affordable Anti-Freeze Hydrometer to test what temps your anti-freeze is good for. Get an Anti-Freeze Hydrometer here Use a good quality tarp or cover when winterizing your motorcycle. If storing your motorcycle indoors, then a good quality dust cover will do. If outside, then a completely waterproof and breathable motorcycle cover is recommended. Make sure the outdoor cover fits well and will not blow around in the wind and rub the paint on your bike. The cover needs to breathe to allow any moisture inside the cover to escape. Get a motorcycle cover here on Amazon Get a motorcycle cover here on Revzilla Tire pressure Before putting the motorcycle away, check the tires for proper inflation with a quality tire pressure gauge. Don't worry about flat spots forming on your tires from sitting. Rumors such as these are from the days of bias-ply car tires, which could form a flat spot overnight. Modern motorcycle tires will not form flat spots like that. Get this awesome tire pressure gauge in our online store here Oil Change If your regular oil change is due at the time you are winterizing your motorcycle then certainly change your oil & filter out before storing your motorcycle. But if it's not due, then just store it with the same oil in it. Certainly, change your oil if are going to store the motorcycle for a very long period of time & not just for the winter months. Check out our Harley, Indian, and Victory oil change and maintenance videos here Clean your bike Make sure you clean and detail your bike before you store it. You don't want all those bugs, road grime, and grit working away at your paint. Plus, it will be super hard to get all that grime off in the spring after storing your bike. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Give your motorcycle a good wash and wax before storage. Below are the cleaners we use exclusively on our bikes here eat Law Abiding Biker™ Media. They have been tried and tested by us for many years. Get Bugslide and Bike Brite cleaners in our online store here NEW TUTORIAL VIDEO RELEASED: How to install Harley brand heated grips on any Harley-Davidson motorcycle Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! 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Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley-Davidson just released their new line-up and models for 2020. The show steeler is the new Softail Low Rider S with the 114 Milwaukee-Eight engine. It's a light little bike with a powerful motor. It has an adjustable mono-shock in the rear with inverted front forks for added handling and performance. It also has dual front disc brakes. They reduced the rake by 2 degrees for added handling. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Harley is also working on the new concept and future bikes. The Pan America will be their first adventure-style bike and is set to release sometime in 2020. The Streetfighter is a future style sport style bike ready to carve up the streets. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Listen in to this podcast episode as Lurch and I explain the 2020 Harley lineup and tell you what you need to know as a consumer. Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Jeff Dietz of Lakewood Ranch, Florida Liam Standish of Terrytown, Louisiana David Boswell of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Buddy Pike of Shawnee, Kansas John Connors of Watervliet, NY Paul Spencer of Truckee, California Chris Bernhardt of Spring Valley, New York Josh Lopshire of Battle Creek, Michigan Clay Norman of Fort Worth, Texas If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I have "Cowboy" on a mic along with Popeye. In a past episode we really got to know Cowboy. Now I get to dive in deeper. Cowboy talks about why he chose to originally prospect for the Sworn Few Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club over all the other clubs out there. Now a full-patch member of the SFMC, he talks about the process and what he really likes about this motorcycle club. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE The Sworn Few LEMC is about riding cross country for thousands of miles and not just standing around at events. Cowboy knew this but had never actually ridden a motorcycle this far before. He chose to give it a shot on a Harley without a fairing and he paid the price in many ways. But, that didn't stop him from completing the entire trip and he got to see the Grand Canyon with us among so many other awesome things. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Cowboy shares his experience of his first very long-distance motorcycle trip and there are some funny stories baked in, so take a listen. Sponsor-Ciro 3D Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: John Hadpadungvongs of San Francisco, CA Liam Standish of Terrytown, LA Steve Greenway of Wisconsin Darren Ward of Wichita, Kansas Erik Olsen of US military assigned to Germany Anton Skvortsov of North Bergen, NJ Bryan Harroun of Sacramento, CA david Leroy Gerken of ?? David Smith of El Centro, California If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is an awesome biker talk podcast episode. Yup, it's bikers sitting down and talking about biker stuff. I had guest Cory Bernaiche, "Cowboy" on the mic. You may know Cory as he's been active inside the Patron Member only Private Facebook Group. If your not an exclusive Patron Member of Law Abiding Biker Media then you're missing out! Sign up as a Patron Member and get benefits such as T-shirts, stickers, private Facebook Group access, access to live video broadcasts with live chat, get podcasts early, access to our premium tutorial videos, and access to meet-ups and ride events! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE We talk about things such as Cory's motorcycle background, his association with the Sworn Few Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, our Grand Canyon motorcycle trip, and a whole bunch more. Whatever came to our minds we talked about and it was a great time we had in this “biker talk” episode! CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Install Ciro 3D Fang LED Lighted Vent Trim on Harley Road Glide-Review Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Frankie Martinez of West Palm Beach Florida Mike Mackinnon of Show Low, AZ Robert Debats of Valparaiso, IN James Rae of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada Thomas Meyer of Lincoln, Nebraska Michael Abernathy of Wilsonville, OR Ronnie Bugh of Ewing, Missouri Donald Cross of Culpeper , Virginia Michael Taylor of Memphis Tennessee If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I had the privilege of interviewing Dave Poss, who is the Vice President of the Ruffian's Motorcycle Club. The name "Ruffians", may throw you off a bit so you'll have to listen in to this podcast episode to understand what's up with the name. This is a law-abiding biker club comprised of "Master Freemasons", which is the top degree earned within that organization. However, it's not good enough to just be a Freemason to join and be accepted into the motorcycle club. The Ruffian's Motorcycle Club has a traditional structure and you'll have to do some hanging around and prospecting before you may be voted in as a full member. The pillars of the Ruffian's Motorcycle Club are brotherly love, relief, and truth an each is explained on their website. On the back of the Ruffian's vests, they wear a top rocker stating their club name, a center patch/logo, and to the right of that, a number representing their place/lodge within the Freemasons. Printed on the Ruffian's Motorcycle Club website is the following: We are a group of Master Masons that ride motorcycles. Our goal is to spread brotherly love of all Masons wherever we ride. We strive to act as Masons, and treat all by the square and level. We attend charity events and by our actions spread the word of Masonry wherever we ride. Visit the OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE RUFFIAN'S MOTORCYCLE CLUB HERE. Check out all our Law Abiding Biker Podcast club interviews here! New Free Video Mentioned: Harley Boom Audio Sena 20S EVO Wireless Bluetooth Headset Software Update-Tutorial Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Skyler Pierson of Moscow, Idaho David Andreotti of Auburn, WA Don Reimert of Newport News, Virginia Randy Toews of Palm Bay, Florida Mike Conley of Remington, IN Ken Middleton of Trumbull, Connecticut Danny Decker of Grapevine, Texas John Herzog of Beaver Falls, PA Steve Karpstein of Battle Ground, WA If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Steven Stratton of Stockton, CA Krzysztof Franczak of Józefów Poland Jerry Bryant William Jones of Marcellus, New York Michael Kennard of Yakima, Wa John Gilbert of Mariposa, California ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Listen in as I have special guest and patron member, Russell Roberts, on a mic. We go over the inside details of how the first-ever Law Abiding Biker member to member meetup and ride event went. Law Abiding Biker personnel were not involved with this event and this was patron members meeting patron members. This was all organized in the private Law Abiding Biker Facebook group that can only be accessed by patron members. This is a troll-free zone and is just but bikers helping and connecting with other bikers. There are all sorts of other small rides and meetups between members going on all the time in that group! There's no better time to get signed up as an Official Patron Member! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE There was a group ride organized for the event on June 22, 2019, that went from North Carolina to Tennessee. Some highlights were riding the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and the Tail of the Dragon! Many stops were made along the way for bonding time amongst fellow bikers and photo opportunities. Many of those pics are posted in the private patron member-only Facebook group. The group ride ended at a private residence that had been rented in Tennessee. There was plenty of food, drinks, and activities. There was plenty of bonding time and many new friends were made at this event. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! This member meetup was just 4 days after we held the Official Law Abiding Biker Ride and Meetup Event in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 19, 2019. This main meetup and ride event involved the Law Abiding Biker crew and we love meeting up with members and getting to know them better. New Free Video Mentioned: New 2020 Harley Models-The Good, The Bad, & The Softail Low Rider S? Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Tristan Mann of Graham, North Carolina JD Reyes of Grain Valley, MISSOURI T.B. Byrne John Schomaker of Bloomfield, CA Michael Owens of ?? Jim Eull of Zimmerman, MN Bernie Adkins of Elgin, South Carolina James Beal of Lacey, WA Albert Scott of Norfolk, Virginia If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Keith Bentley of Brookeland, Texas Ian Campbell of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Verne Purkey of Winchester, California Joe Whitehouse of Louisville, Kentucky Richard Hallowell Scott-Bryning Enterprises of PENDING Timothy Hiller Darrence Lovejoy of Charlotte, North Carolina Edward Nekel ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I have Rick "Big Daddy" Kane in the studio for this episode. He owns both a Harley-Davidson Road Glide and an Indian Chieftain Limited. This year, Big Daddy decided to ride his Indian Chieftain on our 8-day, 7-State, 3,000-mile motorcycle trip instead of his Road Glide. He has ridden both these motorcycles on very long road trips now and is certainly qualified to give his opinion and thoughts. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE This is not an episode of Harley vs. Indian. Big Daddy is very unbiased and loves both his Harley Road Glide and Indian Chieftain, which is why he owns both of them. He has some good and bad things to say about both motorcycles. Neither bike is perfect and each offers some different things. It is really up to each rider to consider what is most important to you personally and then choose a touring bike. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Big Daddy goes over many things in this episode. He likes the stock rear suspension on the Indian Chieftain over the Harley Road Glide. But he likes the gas mileage of his Harley much better. He says his Indian is a real "gas hog". This is only one of many things he discusses. At the end of the episode, Big Daddy reveals his favorite motorcycle for riding long distance and locally, so you'll have to listen in to find out! NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Best Harley LED Headlight Bulb + Indian-Rivco H4 Halogen to LED? Night Riding! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Steven Cox of Redmond, WA Jimmi Gerval of Yeronga, Australia Rick Wheeler of Brunswick, Ohio Greg Mathison of Orlando, Florida Mark Phipps of Thermopolis, Wyoming Brad Martin of Indianapolis, IN SUR Mike of Kannapolis, North Carolina Cory Roering of Osakis, Minnesota Thomas Henry of Washington D.C. If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Gary Cicale of Plaistow, New Hampshire Thomas Baker Kenneth Middleton ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com The Law Abiding Biker Crew has decided we will be heading out for a long group motorcycle ride in 2020 and we'll ultimately end up in Sturgis for a few days in August for the 80th anniversary! Quite a few of the guys from LAB will be coming and we're really looking forward to this. Sturgis 2020 here we come! Additionally, we'll be hosting our yearly Law Abiding Biker™ Media group motorcycle ride and meet up event with our beloved Patron Members on Thursday, August 13th. You must have been a mid-level or above Patron Member for 3 months prior to the meet up on August 13th. That means you must have been signed up as a mid-level Patron or above by May 13, 2020 to be eligible for the meetup event. You also must officially sign up for the event with us and get confirmation. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Of course, the actual times, locations, and details of the Official Patron Member Ride and Meetup at Sturgis 2020 are only for those eligible Patron Members that get signed up by the deadline of June 1st, 2020 by midnight PST. Details on how to sign up to attend the event will eventually be posted in the Private Patron Member Only Facebook Group, so check there. We will also be announcing more information on future podcast episodes. The Official Patron Meetup Event and Ride will not be in Sturgis 2020 itself due to the very large crowds. It will be somewhere outside of Sturgis but fairly close and those details are for the confirmed and attending members only. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! The last time the Law Abiding Biker™ Media Crew rode to Sturgis was for the 75th Anniversary back in 2015. We are taking some of the same routes we did before on the way there, but also some new ones. Yes, I'll be filming a brand new motorcycle documentary film, focusing on our journey to and from Sturgis 2020 and of course while at the large event itself. Check out my current motorcycle documentary films here! We hope to see you at the meetup event and ride! We love meeting our members! NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Install Horizon LED Windshield Trim on Harley Road Glide-Ciro 3D Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Phillip King of Fairview, Tennessee Ian Campbell of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada David Pierce of Jacksonville, FL Jason Sokoloski of Iron Junction, Minnesota Bart Howell of Lehi, Utah Jeff Brunk of Mooresville, INDIANA Josh Naylor of Unknown Jacob Reihl of Romeoville, IL Nor Riszuan of Singapore If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Daniel Willis of Chesterfield, VA Robert Schwenk of Maple Ridge, BC Paul Philips of Alhambra, CA Jeff Kowaleski of Port Hope, MI Benjamin Lewis of Lancaster, South Carolina Michael Chambers of Tacoma, WA ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part 2 of a two-part series and is all about our 2019 Grand Canyon motorcycle trip. In June 2019, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on an 8 day 3000-mile 7 state cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and into Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, & Arizona. We stayed over in cities such as Twin Falls, Idaho, Boise, Idaho, Jackson, Wyoming, Salt Lake City, Utah, and St. George, Utah. There will be a motorcycle documentary film released later this year on this entire trip and experience! SEE ALL LAW ABIDING BIKER MEDIA DOCUMENTARY FILMS HERE! In the middle of our Grand Canyon motorcycle trip, we met up with our beloved Patron Members in Salt Lake City, Utah for an entire day. Our Patron Members support us financially, so we can help as many bikes as we can worldwide. Of course, our Patron Members get benefits and exclusive access such as meetups like this. The local Patrons had an awesome day planned for a very large group. We all met up in the morning and they took us on a beautiful day ride. We all had plenty of time to visit and get to know each other on a more personal level. We ended the day at a private location where the Patron Members enjoyed a catered dinner by Law Abiding Biker Media!. We ate, drank and visited and it was a great time. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE There were quite a few raffle items donated! We want to thank Ciro 3D, Bike Brite, Bugslide, Rickrak, and Cruz Tools for donating items and for sponsoring this great event. We carry all these items in the Law Abiding Biker Store! We visited many places and saw a ton of great country on our Grand Canyon motorcycle trip. We stayed at some good and not so good hotels and motels. We ate at some good restaurants and some bad ones. We experienced good and bad weather and a few of the bikes experienced some mechanical problems that had to be fixed. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! We had some very funny times as a group and made memories that will last a lifetime. Everything that happened shaped the trip in some way. Listen in as we tell all the stories of this Grand Canyon motorcycle trip. We also share tips and tricks to assist riders who may be thinking of an extended road trip. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Harley Travel Tool Kit & Items I Carry for Touring on my Motorcycle Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Craig Merrill of Kitty Hawk North Carolina Clayton Dobbs of Colorado Springs, Colorado Don Roeber Hill Hampton of Payson, Arizona Aaron Young Edward Quinlan of Waynesville, Missouri David DeLain of Vancouver, WA Jeff Saul of Westville, New Jersey Tripp Wooten of Fort Mccoy, Florida If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: David Prichard of Chipley, Florida Erick Seltmann of Madison, AL Substantial Donation James Petrie of Kenmore, NY ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part 1 of a two-part series and is all about our 2019 Grand Canyon motorcycle trip. In June 2019, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on an 8 day 3000-mile 7 state cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and into Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, & Arizona. We stayed over in cities such as Twin Falls, Idaho, Boise, Idaho, Jackson, Wyoming, Salt Lake City, Utah, and St. George, Utah. There will be a motorcycle documentary film released later this year on this entire trip and experience! SEE ALL LAW ABIDING BIKER MEDIA DOCUMENTARY FILMS HERE! In the middle of our Grand Canyon motorcycle trip, we met up with our beloved Patron Members in Salt Lake City, Utah for an entire day. Our Patron Members support us financially, so we can help as many bikes as we can worldwide. Of course, our Patron Members get benefits and exclusive access such as meetups like this. The local Patrons had an awesome day planned for a very large group. We all met up in the morning and they took us on a beautiful day ride. We all had plenty of time to visit and get to know each other on a more personal level. We ended the day at a private location where the Patron Members enjoyed a catered dinner by Law Abiding Biker Media!. We ate, drank and visited and it was a great time. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE There were quite a few raffle items donated! We want to thank Ciro 3D, Bike Brite, Bugslide, Rickrak, and Cruz Tools for donating items and for sponsoring this great event. We carry all these items in the Law Abiding Biker Store! We visited many places and saw a ton of great country on our Grand Canyon motorcycle trip. We stayed at some good and not so good hotels and motels. We ate at some good restaurants and some bad ones. We experienced good and bad weather and a few of the bikes experienced some mechanical problems that had to be fixed. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! We had some very funny times as a group and made memories that will last a lifetime. Everything that happened shaped the trip in some way. Listen in as we tell all the stories of this Grand Canyon motorcycle trip. We also share tips and tricks to assist riders who may be thinking of an extended road trip. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Progressive Motorcycle Gear I'm Testing on a Long Road Trip Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Anthony Angeletti of Billings, Montana Down Downing of Platte City, Missouri Peter Rocco of DeBary, Florida Charles McGregor of Channelview, Texas Loren Faulknham of Norwich, New York Earl Hadsall of Versailles, Illinois Mohammed Teleb of Dubai, United Arab Emirates Aaron Agmata of Waipahu, Hawaii Rick Cohen of Seattle, WA If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Krzysztof Franczak of Józefów, Poland CHARLES AAGAARD of Janesville, Wisconsin Charles Hughes Micheal Moreno ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com The Run for the Wall event and organization's mission is to promote healing among ALL veterans and their families and friends, to call for an accounting of all Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action (POW/MIA), to honor the memory of those Killed in Action (KIA) from all wars, and to support our military personnel all over the world. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE I have "Goat" on a mic for this episode as he is a veteran and actually rode the entire event this year! He has some great insight and tips for you. If you've ever wondered about this event and whether it's for you then this is the podcast episode to tune into. Goat shares some very special stories. The organization's philosophy is to maintain a safe, supportive and private atmosphere in which all participants can reflect and heal on their journey to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, in the hope they can return home to a new beginning. The Run for the Wall event is a 10 day cross-country motorcycle ride from Ontario, CA to Washington DC, covering around 3,000 miles and crossing through 9 states. But, you can join at any time from your location if registered. There are 4 routes to choose from and it is common for the event to have over 1,000 riders. The ride ends in Washington DC at the Vietnam Memorial. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! The 2020 dates for Run for the Wall are May 13–23, so get registered and support a great cause! NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: So Cool! Motorcycle Cell Phone Holder for Harley & Metric! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Stuart Hartvikson of Lawton, OK Rick Baena of Sun City, AZ Bill Schreiber of Milan, TN David Crowell of Louisville, KY Jacob Kliethermes of Union, Missouri Larry Ardison of Cibolo, Texas Jeff Smith of Galloway, Ohio Darrell Hareod Jenks, Oklahoma Christopher McAteer of Wimberley, Texas If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Krzysztof Franczak of Józefów, Poland JOHN GILBERT of Mariposa, CA Richard McDermed of Oxnard, CA Martin Blazko of Kipfenberg, Germany Rick McDermed of Oxnard, CA Carl Raymond ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Take a listen as I have a conversation with Anthony Price, executive director, of the Gold Star Ride Foundation. In 2018, Anthony did a single motorcycle ride spanning 18,000 miles, 44 states, 56 days of solid riding, and made contact with more than 60 Gold Star families. Anthony wrote a book after this ride named, Yours, Very Sincerely And Respectfully. The Gold Star Ride Foundation honors our nation's fallen heroes by taking care of their families. And we deliver the goods in person. And we go on bikes. In 2019, Anthony did 4 Rides, thus far, spanning 16 states, more than 20 days, nearly 10,000 miles, and has made contact with more than 30 families. Gold Star Families are defined as those who have lost a loved one who is serving or who has served in our armed forces. The loss of life does not have to be in combat or while deployed. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Anthony says they help Gold Star Families in many different ways and it's tailored to their personal situation and needs. This is why Anthony meets in person with the families, to get a real feel of the history and situation. It can be helping a child with college fees or stocking cabinets with groceries. The foundation is just there to help any way they can. Anthony says privacy of the families is of the utmost importance and the foundation does not reach out to them. The families must contact the foundation to get things started. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! The Gold Star Ride Foundation will actively support, comfort, and provide education benefits to Gold Star Families throughout the United States and will provide these things directly with personal visits via motorcycle; and we will support those other organizations that work to assist in these same activities. We do the work that our fallen heroes would do if they hadn't fallen for all our freedom. Get Anthony's book here: (affiliate link) Yours, Very Sincerely And Respectfully New Free Video Mentioned: Check out my Police Harley Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: David Allred of Bolivia, North Carolina Hanse Gesell of Edison, New Jersey Bob Kennedy of Palm Coast, Florida Hugh Brannen of Guilford, Vermont Jeff Petty of Nottingham, PA Joshua Parrish of Camano, WA John Kiser of Arlington, Texas Dennis Meno of Largo, Florida Tom ?? of Oldtown, ID If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Steven Stratton of Stockton, CA Kevin Marrs of Versailles, Ohio James Petrie of Kenmore, New York Michael Neeley Jeff DuRocher of Rogers, Arkansas Mike Lockett ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley released their latest touring bike, the Electra Glide Standard, and kept it pretty low key. Harley is calling it the "dressed down dresser". It comes in at a cheaper option than the Street Glide, Road Glide or either of those "special" models. In this podcast episode, we break things down for you and what this new Harley is all about and who it may be for, so listen in. The 2019 Harley Electra Glide is basically a stripped down Street Glide and so that's what I am going to compare it to. The Harley Electra Glide starts at $18,999 and the basic Harley Street Glide starts at $21,289. The Street Glide special jumps up to a starting price tag of $27,089. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE The 2019 Harley Electra Glide Standard is an awesome and capable touring bike. I say that because I ride a 2018 Police Electra Glide every day for work. It is a highly capable bike and I think it's great that Harley made a regular public model here in 2019. Understand that the Harley Electra Glide lacks a stereo/infotainment system of any kind and there is just an empty open storage box in that location. It doesn't come standard with ABS brakes but hey can be added for $795. I strongly suggest you add ABS brakes if nothing else as they save lives. It also lacks a two-up passenger seat and passenger pegs but anything can be added based on your needs. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! I'll also mention, the Electra Glide has smaller wheels and the tires are thicker than the Street Glide. The windshield is tall and plain and it has the regular square rear brake/signal setup. You can only get this bike in black. All these things separate its look from the Street Glide a bit. The 2019 Harley Electra Glide comes with the very capable Milwaukee-Eight 107 motor. Yes, it comes standard with cruise control, which is a must for any touring bike. Harley has recently been making moves to appeal to a broader demographic of riders. I believe the 2019 Harley Electra Glide Standard is an attempt to grab riders who may now be able to get into motorcycle touring at a lower price point. The 2019 Electra Glide Standard is a cheaper price and stripped down but a very capable Harley touring model. It will be interesting to see how well this bike sells. Remember, that for close to $2,000 more than the 2019 Harley Electra Glide Standard you can get a Street Glide Standard, which comes standard with ABS brakes, a basic version of the Boom Box radio (4.3 non-touch screen), two up passenger seat, passenger pegs, and paint options. But, everyone's budget is different, so the Electra Glide may be the best option for many. You can always build this bike up how you want it. Listen in to this podcast episode as we break it down even further than this short article. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Harley Davidson “Boom Box” Infotainment Tutorial-(GTS)-2019-Present & CVO Models! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Chuck Charlebois of Webster, NY Guy Costa of Covington, LA Tylar Barr of Winlock, WA Adolphus Lester Jr of Griffin, Georgia William McCormick of Victorville , CA Drew Arnold of Lincoln, Nebraska Kimberley Luoto of Beaverton, Oregon Ed Arrasmith of Absecon, New Jersey Bob Spampinato of North Bellmore, NY If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Lenora Benekin Stephen Smith of Lees Summit, Missouri John Post of Flower Mound, TX Scott Gorman of Prescott, AZ Carnan Bergren of PENDING?? John Gilbert of Mariposa, California Krzysztof Franczak of Józefów Poland ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
We won't be releasing any Podcasts for the month of August. Don't worry, in September we will roll out new podcast episodes. We're not going anywhere. Later in August, we will likely do some Live Patron Member Only Video Broadcasts & Chat, so stay tuned if you're a member. We will still be releasing and working on a bunch of videos and other content for you in August on our YouTube Channel (Get Subscribed). I'll be in the studio working hard for you all. We're also going to take a breath to spend a little time with our loved ones. And RIDE of course!! We'll still be active in the Private Patron-Only Facebook Group. Get signed up as a Patron Member if you're not already! ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: If you currently have or are considering purchasing a Harley-Davidson extended warranty plan at the time of purchase on a new bike with the Milwaukee-eight motor, you may reconsider now and into the future if things stay in their current state. If you are planning on adding specific performance upgrades, it may void both the two-year manufacturer's warranty and any 3 or 5-year Harley extended warranty you purchased, commonly referred to as an "extended service plan". These new strict warranty policies really only pertain to 2017 & newer Harley's with the Milwaukee-Eight motor. Those of us that own earlier models really haven't had to deal with what I'm about to reveal to you. (This is a guide only. Read the actual warranty paperwork for yourself.) SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE 60 Day Service & Warranty Registration (SWR) Let's first talk about the 60-day warranty rule, which is referred to as a "Sales & Warranty Registration" or "SWR". If within the first 60 days of your new Harley purchase you purchase Harley Screamin' Eagle parts and have them installed by a Harley dealership mechanic, all parts and labor will be covered during the two-year manufacturer's warranty and during any extended service plan you purchase. Also, all the parts and labor will be tracked under the vehicle identification number (VIN) and can be tracked for the life of the bike. It's as if the bike came from the factory with the parts. An example would be a Screamin' Eagle stage four install. You can often finance the Screamin' Eagle parts and labor at the time of purchase of your new Harley. Now, you can still purchase Harley Screamin' Eagle parts after that 60 days and have a dealership mechanic install them and your warranty will remain intact, however, only the 1-year Screamin' Eagle parts warranty will apply and labor will not be covered in the future if there is a related problem. Note: You can purchase a 3 or 5-year extended service plan, which attaches to the end of the two-year manufacturer's warranty. That means, if you purchased the 3-year extended, you'd be covered for 5 years. Likewise, if you purchased the 5-year extended, you'd be covered for 7 years. Then, as long as you don't exceed 75,000 miles you can renew your extended service plan for an additional 5-years for a total of 12 years risk-free engine work/labor. But, this all comes with a price tag of course. And a reminder that you've been forced to only use overpriced Harley parts. What Voids Your Harley Warranty? If you or anyone else besides a certified Harley dealership technician installs Harley Screamin' Eagle parts or any other brand performance engine parts on your Harley, any warranty you have is technically voided. We'll talk further about that later. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! As an example, and very technically speaking here, if you install simple aftermarket slip-on mufflers and an aftermarket stage-one air intake your two-year Harley manufacturer's warranty and any extended service plan you purchased is voided. Certainly, if a non-Harley certified dealership mechanic or you install a stage four kit of any brand, your Harley warranty will be voided. Further, if you or anyone else install an aftermarket electronic fuel injection (EFI) tuner, your entire Harley warranty is immediately voided. How Does Harley Decipher These Things? Some things are going to vary from dealership to dealership on how they choose to handle some of these issues and how they choose to treat their local customers. But first, what you need to know is that if you take your Harley to any dealership and they need to plug your Harley's engine control module (ECM) into their proprietary Digital Technician II software, it is going to automatically start reading things. If the software determines you have current EFI map/tuning changes in your ECM from an aftermarket non-Harley EFI tuner it will immediately & automatically send that info to the Harley servers and will be forever locked to your VIN. Thus, your entire Harley warranty will be voided! The dealership will plug your ECM into Digital Tech for simple things like flashing your Boom Box Infotainment system after adding a speaker and amp system or adding a Wireless Headset Interface Module (WHIM) for wireless Bluetooth headset pairing with you Boom Box. Or, they may need to read the ECM to diagnose fuel and/or air issues and many other things. Simple installs like aftermarket slip-on mufflers or an air intake will not be read by Digital Technician as those alone cause no changes to the ECM. On the other hand, EFI tuners do change the air/fuel settings in the ECM and so it can be read by Digital Technician. Dealerships do have some options on how they handle things. Essentially, the aftermarket mufflers and air intake are visual to a dealership and not read by Digital Technician, thus nothing is sent to Harley servers and a dealership mechanic can certainly just move along with business and not report such things. But, after adding an exhaust system and air intake you'd want to re-map your EFI for optimal performance anyways. You could consider paying the Harley tax for a simple stage one EFI download, which would not void the warranty. Or, you can continue and pay more Harley taxes by buying the Harley Screamin' Eagle EFI tuner, which is not as good as the Vance & Hines FuelPak 3 or others, and pay a Harley mechanic to install it for the sake of keeping your Harley warranty intact. These new strict Harley warranty issues are making customers very upset. So, it seems Harley is forcing customers to use their Screamin' Eagle parts exclusively and only allowing their mechanics to install them. And that is not sitting well with Harley's long time, once brand loyal customers. Many long-time loyalists are leaving Harley because of moves like this and other recent moves that leave their true paying customers very unhappy. Harley-Davidson tries to blame all these new warranty issues on the recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pressures. Yes, Harley has had to make changes ordered by the EPA in the past several years as they are the big dog. I understand that, but to then take it as far as voiding a customer's warranty for simply installing slip-on mufflers or an air intake is extreme in my opinion & completely unnecessary. I can tell you that Screamin' Eagle EFI tuners, air intakes, and slip-on mufflers are the same as many other aftermarket options. Screamin' Eagle often times are not as good as other aftermarket options and always a higher price (the Harley tax). I certainly understand major engine work like a Harley stage four kit being installed and the requirement to use their parts and their mechanics to maintain a warranty. Those are major engine changes, but slip-on mufflers-really Harley? Note: If you are buying an used Harley from someone with a transferrable warranty, I'd make an appointment to have the Harley ECM plugged into Digital Tech to verify the warranty is intact prior to making a deal. I'll never buy another Harley Warranty! Make no mistake about it, Harley makes a large amount of money by pushing extended service plans at the time of purchase. Not to mention, now they're making you buy their parts and paying their mechanics. I've had Harley warranty's over the past years and I can remember only one time actually using it and it was a $200 bill. Most will tell you they've never used their Harley warranty. Harley would not be pushing these extended warranties if they were not making large amounts of money on them. I'll also mention, that is a testament to the high quality of a Harley when you buy it. Because of these new Harley warranty issues and them trying to force me not to work on my own bike, I'll never give Harley another penny for an extended warranty service plan ever again! If we all do that, it will send a very strong financial message to Harley that this is an unacceptable practice. I will continue to work on my own Harley and put the parts I want and not pay the Harley Screamin' Eagle tax. Harley riders buy a bike and then they customize it and personalize it with aftermarket parts to include their choice of exhaust, stage one air intake, and EFI tuner. And so many of us enjoy wrenching on our own Harley and we take great pride in such. It's been done this for so many years and this is one of the big draws for even purchasing a Harley in the first place. It's part of the Harley culture! Take those things away and Harley will continue to lose their very loyal core customers. 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Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, we talk about the proper procedures for emergency braking on your motorcycle. We go over both ABS and non-ABS systems in addition to linked braking systems. I had Oscar on a mic and we are both full-time Police Motorcycle Officers and train together. Additionally, I'm a Police Motorcycle Instructor. We go over some recent police motorcycle training we conducted on emergency motorcycle braking. Oscar rides a 2018 BMW Police R1200RT & I ride a 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and they act differently when emergency braking, but the techniques are the same. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Proper braking of your motorcycle in an emergency situation is likely the most important thing you can practice that can save your life out on the roads. The faster you can dump as much speed as you can to avoid completely or prior to an impact can't be stressed enough. The unfortunate thing is that so many riders have never gone out to a parking lot and practiced proper emergency braking techniques. Proper motorcycle emergency braking needs to be practiced routinely to stay sharp. We had several motorcycle brake related voicemails, so we really wanted to cover this topic. You can leave us a voicemail anytime right from your smartphone or computer and it may make the show! To test your motorcycle ABS system, simply find a safe place with a good clean surface and get going a little. Then slam on the rear brake. You'll hear and feel the ABS system engage on a Harley. It may be a little more subtle on a BMW or other metric bike. All riders should know what their ABS system feels like regardless of motorcycle make, so you are prepared and don't freak out if it happens in a real situation. Used Oil Analysis Note: We also discussed Oscar's recent used oil analysis (UOA) he sent to Blackstone LAB. He uses Amsoil and is going on 7,120 miles on an engine oil change on his 2013 Harley Ultra Limited and everything is looking good. He's going to keep going further and do another test later at around 10,000 miles. I've provided that UOA for your review if interested. Emergency Motorcycle Braking Procedures: We cover proper emergency threshold motorcycle braking in this episode such as applying 70% front brake to 30% rear brake. You should really get comfortable with your front brake as that is going to slow you quickly. Just using your rear brake is a very bad idea and alone won't stop you very quickly at all. Relying on it too much on the rear brake is a sign of a new or inexperienced rider. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Emergency Motorcycle Braking Drill: We also go over a simple and basic motorcycle emergency braking drill that you can practice. It's what we constantly practice as Police Motorcycle Officers. Find a safe parking lot with no gravel or major surface issues and set up a marked entry gate. You can use cones or any other marker. Then measure out 62' from the entry gate and put other markers at the end gate. You'll need a fair distance prior to the entry gate so you can get to the proper speeds. Start at 20 mph or below when going through the entry gate markers to start and get comfortable. Do not cover either the front or rear brake with your hand or foot. Make sure you are at a steady 20mph at the entry gate to start. Sit up, straighten and lock your arms, so you don't get pushed forward in the saddle when braking. After crossing the entry gate, hit the front brake 70% and the rear 30% trying to stay out of the ABS brakes and right on the edge of engaging them. If you don't have ABS then apply the same concept, trying to not lock up the rear or front tire. Shift down to first gear while emergency motorcycle braking. While braking, look in your mirrors as you would need to do on the actual roadway, so you can see what's coming up behind you and/or going to rear end you, so you can try to avoid it. When you brake fast it causes others behind you to react. Come to a stop before the second gate, putting only your left foot down and your right foot still on the rear brake. Still looking in your mirrors, start quickly and turn left or right as if to move out of the way of that car rushing up on your rear. It's called brake and escape. After you get comfortable, work your way up to a max speed of 40 mph. It's called the 40mph emergency braking drill and should be practiced often to stay sharp. You'll be amazed at how you will get better and better at this as you practice. It will give you much confidence. Have a partner watching that you are doing the drill correctly by not covering your brakes prior to the entry gate and that you are looking in your mirrors, shifting down, etc. If you ride two abreast with partners out on the road, then you should also practice the same drill while riding in this configuration. Of course, when you get stopped, one rider will turn out to the right and the other to the left. Riding with a partner side by side brings another dynamic to emergency braking and holding your wheel track is crucial. Emergency pair braking is for very advanced riders only. Listen in to this episode to get even more information and details. Now you have no excuse not to go practice. It could save your life! New Free Video Mentioned: Harley Boom Box WHIM Failed After 1 Year-Recall Coming? How to Fix Video 1 Video 2 Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! 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Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com In this episode, I get the chance to dig deep into the mind of a biker, Brian, who had a serious motorcycle accident. Afterward, he got back onto his bike and rode, but could not rid his mind of the collision. He stopped riding and sold his motorcycle as a result. Oscar is in the studio with me and this is an awesome "biker talk" session. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE We get to learn about special guest Brian and his motorcycling history and background. He is a big supporter of Law Abiding Biker™ Media and I met him when we were just getting started 6 years ago. This was a live Patron member only video broadcast with live chat. There's no better time to sign up as an exclusive Patron Member and get benefits! It is an awesome community of motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Brian shares the motorcycles he has owned and sold in the past. Oscar and I join in and talk about some of our previous bikes as do the Patron Members in the live chat. The question is, will Brian ever get back onto a motorcycle and ride? You'll have to listen in to find out! New Free Video Mentioned: How to Install Ciro 3D Shock & Awe 2.0 on Your Harley-Davidson & How to use the Smartphone App Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Bob Metcalf of Murrieta, California Wally Paciorkowski Jr. of Mckeesport, Pennsylvania John Slice of Norcross, Georgia GERRY MOORE of Sioux City, IA Gregory Baxter of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Tim Buyck of Baldwinsville, NY Lavelle Ollhoft of Lavelle Ollhoft Kenneth D Wealot of Lizella, GA Bill Cremer of Centerville, Utah If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Gary Zimmerman Cory Kaiser of Mercersburg, PA Krzysztof Franczak of Józefów Poland ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, we speak with Rick "Big Daddy" Kane's oldest daughter, Cheyenne, who is in college. She brought this topic to my attention. She talks about what it's like growing up as the daughter of a law enforcement officer. Big Daddy is a career LEO and of course, oversees the Law Abiding Biker Store on the side. This episode is not necessarily just about motorcycles but I thought it'd be a great episode and give some insight to those, not in law enforcement. Plus, we get to pick on Big Daddy! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Cheyenne has some great stories about growing up and how motorcycles help her dad cope with the stresses of being a LEO in this day and age. I think this rings true for many out there, regardless of industry. Motorcycles can be very therapeutic and release stress from everyday life. I believe that is one of the main reasons many of us ride. New Free Video Mentioned: Senseless Loss of Kittitas Deputy Ryan Thompson Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Jeff Edmondson of Bellingham, WA Eric Roberts of Marion, Indiana Frank Morales of Visalia, CA Bradley Luepnitz of Punta Gorda, Florida Kent Maynard of Spring Hill, Florida Andrew Geyerman of Eagle Mountain, Utah Scott Siebel of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey Paul Denico of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania George Bills If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Kevin Chase of Franklinville, NY Carl Fisher of SEABOARD, NC Tony Carbone of Boynton Beach, Florida ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This episode is just a plain "biker talk" as we dive in and get to know Rick Sr. better and hear some cool old biker stories. Rick Sr. is the father of Rick "Big Daddy" Kane, who oversees the Law Abiding Biker Store. There's nothing better than talking to wise old bikers who have been around to really see the industry change. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Rick has been riding motorcycles for a very long time and he reminisces of the many different makes and models he's owned. He been in a couple of motorcycle accidents during his years of riding, one being fairly serious. Because of that incident, Rick has had some physical limitations as he ages and riding a two-wheel motorcycle has become difficult. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Rick recently decided to switch to a Harley-Davidson trike and it has been an entirely new experience for him. The beautiful thing is that Rick can keep riding with his knees in the breeze on his new Harley-Davidson trike. He even has some longer motorcycle road trips planned this year. At some point, I am going to ride and do a review of Rick's new Harley-Davidson trike and release that video on our YouTube channel. New Free Video Mentioned: Best Two Saddlebag Safety Bolts for Harley-Davidson Baggers. Sponsor-Ciro 3D Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing. Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products. Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation. Sponsor-RickRa The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution. Forget those messy straps and bungee cords. Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag. New Patrons: •Todd Miller of Grinnell, Kansas •John Manolides of Federal Way, WA •Cade Solsbery of San Angelo, TX •Diane Denroche of (unknown) •Russell Foshee of Millbrook, Alabama •Brad Reis of Milford, Nebraska •Kurt Schindler of Morgantown, West Virginia •Slice Roberts of College Place, WA •Don Stringham of Centerville, Utah If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: •Michael Roberts of Walla Walla, WA •Melvyn Albiston •Kip Kyler of Olympia, WA ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced that it has acquired StaCyc, Inc., They produce 12 and 16 EDRIVE, electric-powered bicycles specifically designed for kids. As a subsidiary, a Harley-Davidson branded version of StaCyc’s 12-inch and 16-inch models will be sold through select Harley-Davidson dealers. These Harley branded electric bikes will be available in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2019. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE It also appears Harley-Davidson is working on smaller electric scooters. They provided some prototypes to X-games athletes to ride around and they promoted them on Instagram. Many are wondering if they'll have an actual electric scooter model to put on the floor and sell to customers any time soon. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Why is Harley-Davidson focusing on all these electric bicycles and scooters? My opinion is that Harley is realizing that many older generation riders are fading and they really need to grab the attention of the younger generation who have many choices. They want to get the Harley brand introduced to young riders of bicycles and scooters, thus when they get older they'll consider a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They want to continue to create brand loyal riders as they have for many years. Additionally, they just released their first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, in late 2018 and they're likely learning much about electric vehicles with the bicycles and scooters, so they can be a leader in that market in the future. Don't worry, I don't believe Harley is trying to get out of the game of traditional motorcycles that has driven the company for so many years. They are just realizing that change and innovation is the only way to survive and compete in the future. Listen in to this podcast episode as we get into detail about what's going on. Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Randall Shipman of Wagoner, OK Darren Neuschwander of Daphne, Alabama James Aldous of El Paso Texas Kerry House of Lake Charles, Louisiana Byron Dunaway of Livingston, Texas Tim Hampton of Bethel, OH Ryan Heiser of Dickinson, North Dakota Tim Tilson of Graham, WA Michael Cull If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Matthew Sabini of Carmel, NY Buck Stroh of Creede, Colorado David Perkins ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, Lurch and I discuss a recent UCLA study, funded by Harley-Davidson, that says motorcycling reduces stress and increases alertness. A study from the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, at the University of California, Los Angeles, seems to confirm that. Three UCLA researchers studied more than 50 motorcycle riders in tests that recorded their brain activity and hormone levels before, during and after riding a bike, driving a car and resting. Did they prove there are potential mental and physical benefits of riding your motorcycle? Well, listen in to this podcast episode and find out as we break it down for you. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Next, we talk about that fact that motorcycle lane splitting or lane filtering may be legalized and coming to your state in 2019? California is still the only state where lane splitting is legal and many other states are watching closely. Unfortunately, lane splitting has become a rather controversial topic. Mostly by those that don't understand the many benefits of motorcycle lane splitting & don't ride motorcycles themselves. The following states are in different stages of possibly legalizing lane splitting: Maryland, Connecticut, Utah, Oregon, Texas, and Hawaii. If legalized, each state has its own ideas and rules on how motorcycle lane splitting can be done. Things such as whether it can only be done when traffic is stopped and at what speeds you can actually do it. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! So, listen in to the podcast episode as we break down each state and where they are at in the process and what the actual details are. New Free Video Mentioned: Video-How To Remove Harley-Davidson Clutch Cable Hand Lever & How to Adjust Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: John Ossie of Portland, Maine Timothy Jarvi of Petoskey, Michigan Doug Pani of Fulton, Missouri Daniel Horn, of Greely, Ontario, Canada Doug Phillips of Fate, TX Kevin Miller of New Paris, IN Buck Stroh of Creede, Colorado Scott Cogburn of Greeley, Colorado Christopher Green of Seattle, WA If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This episode is all about the 2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR 114. This new motorcycle was released in late 2018 and at that time I took it for a test ride. To get all the details, check out my Harley FXDR 114 test ride and overview videos on YouTube. The Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 rides great considering it has a 240 mm rear tire on an 18” wheel. The 19” front wheel with a 120 mm wide front tire works well with the rear tire size. The new cast aluminum swingarm and inverted front forks with cartridge dampening both round it out to make a good cornering motorcycle. I was actually very impressed with its abilities. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE The Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 has the Milwaukee-Eight 114 motor (1868 cc) and produces 119 ft lbs of engine torque. It will throw some heat up at your legs so be aware of that. Standard with the FXDR is an LED headlight, signals, and taillight. The Harley FXDR 114 comes with a 6-speed transmission, cable clutch, and comes standard with ABS. It’s equipped with a 4.4-gallon fuel tank and Harley says it gets an estimated 46 mpg. We dive in deep and discuss everything you need to know about this new bike from Harley in this podcast episode, so take a listen! CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! New Free Video Mentioned: Rokker Red Selvage Motorcycle Protective Riding Jeans-Biker Review & Test Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Bill Thoms of Warrensburg, Missouri Robert Johnston of Ridgefield, WA Nathaniel Wells of Saint Joseph, Michigan Brian Nesbit of Bel Air, Maryland Chad Wilcox Arvada, CA John Edwards of Madison, Wisconsin If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Ricky Young of Lake Wylie, South Carolina Darald Haas ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com We tell you everything you need to know about the new Harley Livewire electric motorcycle in this podcast episode. The Livewire is Harley's first production electric motorcycle and it is available for pre-order now starting at $30,000. It will be available in August 2019 for those who ordered. This was originally a Live Patron Member only live video broadcast with live chat and we had a great time! Become a member now and get exclusive access to these sort of events! Join the #BikerRevolution SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE The new Harley Livewire electric motorcycle has caused quite a stir within the Harley community. I posted a YouTube video when it was first announced and wow, you should read the comments. They range from complete understanding, to anger at the price tag, to absolute rejection that Harley would even consider an electric motorcycle. SEE MY COMPLETE HARLEY LIVEWIRE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE OVERVIEW YOUTUBE VIDEO & ARTICLE HERE! Whether you are personally interested in an electric motorcycle or not, Harley must look to the future and they clearly realize the electric motorcycle will be a slice of the overall market. This is only the first iteration of the Livewire and Harley's first attempt at the market. This does not change anything for the traditional Harley owner, so don't be fearful. All the regular Harley models are still available and the internal combustion engine is not going away any time soon. You should likely be happy that Harley is looking to the future and figuring out how they are going to stay in existence. If they aren't progressive & tapping into all related markets then they will die and none of us will be riding Harley's anymore. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Don't buy a Livewire if you're not interested in electric motorcycles, but you should hope that Harley sells many of them to those interested customers, so they can profit and continue to produce great motorcycles for everyone. At $30k for a starting price & with the current electric vehicle limitations, it will be somewhat of a novelty bike in my opinion. Again, it's Harley's first stab at the market and they had to start somewhere. We talk about so much more in the podcast episode, so take a listen! New Free Video Mentioned: Drayko Drift Motorcycle Protective Riding Jeans-Biker Review & Test Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: John Lee Kuhns of Lexington, SC Phil Bungo of Brunswick, OH Richard Swain Jr. of Williamsport, Maryland Larry Walters of Walled Lake, Michigan Lavar Miller of Eufaula , Oklahoma Derek Hanesworth of Mooresville, Indianna If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Roger Blinn of Hampton, New Hampshire Elias Casanas of Lawrenceville, Georgia Steven Stratton of Stockton, California ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I was interviewed by Lawdog (LD) over at The Fine Blue Line Podcast, which is his newly created podcast for cops by cops as he says. I actually got to sit and relax for once as a guest and not run the show. He wanted to interview me as I am a full-time police motorcycle officer and trainer. I also run Law Abiding Biker™ Media on the side. He had a ton of questions for me and we just sat and talked. It was a great time. Take a listen and get an inside look into what it's like day to day being a police motorcycle officer and riding a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. There are many things the general public may not know and I reveal it all. We talk about many things such as the best police motorcycles, day to day duties, what I like, what I don't like, policies, equipment, my experience, and training. And a whole bunch more! I thank Lawdog at The Fine Blue Line Podcast for allowing me to use the interview audio file and put it out to the Law Abiding Biker™ audience on this podcast! I have never really explained in depth much about my police motor officer career because I'm always so busy putting out other biker content for this audience. New Free Video Mentioned: Drayko Drift Motorcycle Protective Riding Jeans-Biker Review & Test Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Steven Boyd of Jayess, Mississippi Paul Rarey of Brentwood, California Ashely Hansgen of Sugar Hill, GA Alexei Marcoux of Omaha, Nebraska Duane Peiffer of Woodstock, Illinois Tim Walsh of Macedon, New York Fredrick Williams of Honolulu, Hawaii Richard Erskine of Mount Laurel , New Jersey Kevin Sheehan of Campbell Hall, New York If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: STEPHEN BABER Greg Miller Lawrence Brust of Cape Coral, Florida ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This podcast episode is all about biker talk. Yup, it's bikers sitting down and talking about biker stuff. I had guest Patron member Bob Dawson on a mic & Lurch on another. You may know Bob Dawson as he's very active inside the Patron Member only Private Facebook Group. He has much knowledge that he brings to the table. If your not an exclusive Patron Member of Law Abiding Biker Media then you're missing out! Sign up as a Patron Member and get benefits such as T-shirts, stickers, private Facebook Group access, and access to our premium tutorial videos depending on what level you sign up as! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE We talk about things such as Bob's motorcycle background, experience, and everything motorcycle. Whatever came to our minds we talked about and it was a great time in this "biker talk" episode! Bob owns Dawson Custom Painting in the Yakima, WA area. He decided to donate his time and painted the new Law Abiding Biker Studio and Shop inside at no charge earlier this year! I also ask him about this and what made him decide to be so supportive of Law Abiding Biker™ Media. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! New Free Video: How to Install a Sena 20s EVO Wireless Headset in a Motorcycle Helmet-Complete Guide Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Bill Cremer of Centerville, Utah Joe Veres of Lexington, North Carolina Gary Williams of Paragould, Arkansas George McBride of Gig Harbor, WA Glen Rogers of Jenks, OK Michael Bruxmeier of Moore, SC If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Pathfinder of Clayton, CA James Sanford of Guyton, GA Sean McCarthy of Mays Landing, NJ ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com There are many Harley-Davidson rider stereotypes out there to poke fun at. As soon as you read "Harley-Davidson Rider" an image popped into your head. It's just the way it is and for many years it seemed Harley-Davidson riders were unchanged. But, has that changed and are the changes good? On the mics were me, Lurch, and special guest and Patron Member Bob Dawson. They also weigh in on this subject and we had a great time, so listen in for a deeper look. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE The Harley-Davidson rider you may think of is an unrefined middle-aged male, overweight, unhealthy, long dirty beard, dirty baggy jeans and sleeveless shirt, tattoos, half helmet or no helmet, leather jacket or vest with pins and patches, half finger leather gloves, clunky buckle style leather boots, leather chaps, bandana on his head, wearing goggles, and wearing no modern progressive safety gear. Did I nail it? I think that's been a long time stereotype of the Harley-Davidson rider, but it's changed over the years. If that's how you currently look, that's okay, own it. Sure, when most of us got our first Harley back in the day, we leathered up and looked the look and walked the walk to some extent. That was the expectation to make you feel like a real biker. But, once you actually start riding and not just hanging out at biker events looking good, you realize that you don't need to fit that stereotype and you are introduced to much lighter and better progressive riding gear. There's nothing wrong with leather and it still has its place if you like it. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! As you age you realize that you should probably care some about your physique and overall health if you want to continue riding and enjoying your Harley into the latter years. Long distant riding takes stamina and being healthy helps much. In general, we are a more health-conscious society these days and that has bled over to Harley riders too. In general, I've seen the typical Harley rider stereotype fading over the years and that continues. There is so much available to us in the marketplace now and bikers are taking advantage of buying actual gear that helps instead of trying to fit a particular look. Riders are just becoming smarter about things. And of course, you have different subsets of Harley rider stereotypes that have developed such as on the west coast. You'll see riders on Harley Dyna models with tall T-bars. They'll be wearing long Dickie shorts, vans shoes, and knee-high white socks & a T-shirt doing wheelies. Not that any of this is good safety gear, but it's a style. So, styles come and go in the motorcycle industry too. Listen in to this podcast episode as we really break it down and have some great laughs. Do you fit the Harley-Davidson rider stereotypes? New Free Video Mentioned: Got Lights? Radical Vision X & Rivco LED Headlights for Harley, Indian & Metric Motorcycles! Sponsor-Ciro3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Gerald Ventresca of Clark Fork, Idaho Darrell Whitefield of Alton, IL Nick Hillner of Wichita Falls, TX If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com We, here at Law Abiding Biker Media have ridden many thousands upon thousands of miles on our Harley's on a ton of different roads throughout the US & Canada over the years. In this podcast episode, we get together and talk about our experiences and give you our opinions about where the best motorcycle roads to ride are located. I guarantee that you haven't heard of some of these little gems. We originally did this episode Live via video broadcast, viewable with live chat, only to our beloved Patron Members! Get exclusive access & benefits. Become a Patron Member Now! Exploring and finding new roads to ride on your motorcycle is part of the adventure of long distance riding. There have been times where we mapped out a trip on Harley Ride Planner and were not expecting much out of certain roads. When we were actually riding the roads later, we could not believe what a gem we had found. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE See This Motorcycle Documentary Film![/caption] If you're interested in motorcycle road trips & getaways then you'll definitely want to check out Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Documentary Films! Do you have what it takes to ride 4600 miles in 10 days through 12 different states? If you haven't done long distance trips on your motorcycle, then consider it. You'll have memories that will last a lifetime. Make sure you listen in to this podcast episode because we get in detail about our experiences and what you need to know about these roads. This article is just an overview. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Here are our compiled lists of best motorcycle roads to ride: (the roads highlighted we had in common) Ryan Urlacher (your host) Glacier National Park (Going to the Sun Rd) Bear Tooth Pass Hwy 3A BC, Canada Million Dollar Highway HWY 89 in Utah Lake Tahoe Virginia City, Nevada Hwy 341 Left on 6 Mile Canyon Rd out a different way via Hwy 79 Jackson, Wyoming Hwy 181 and Hwy 89 Continue on Hwy 89 north and see Grand Tetons Yellow Stone to the north of Jackson, WY Pigtail Hwy 16A Yosemite National Park Popeye (co-host) Hwy 101 south from Washington State into California along the west coastline Beartooth Pass Big Island, HI Glacier National Park Hwy 40 in Alberta Canada Million Dollar Hwy N Cascades Hwy, WA Lolo Pass, Idaho 3 Pass Ride in Washington State Leave Yakima, WA West on Sr-410 to SR 123 through part of Mt. Ranier National Park And back east on SR-12 into Yakima, WA Zion National Park Extras that we agreed upon while talking: Golden Gate Bridge Vegas Strip Oatmen, AZ Sedona, AZ Maui, HI Around the north side And the Hana Highway Around Lake Tahoe New Free Video Mentioned: Speed and Strength Go For Broke Armored Hoody Review-Biker CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Randy Raisor of Danville, Indiana Michael Hurd of Tulsa, Oklahoma Jeremy Good of Fort Worth, Texas John Ewing of Anchorage, AK Rock Campbell of Quakertown, PA Skyler Adams of Lehi, Utah If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
Official website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com The FX Network released its first season of the new motorcycle club based series named "Myans M.C.". They ran 10 episodes the first season and the last one aired in early November 2018. Although this is somewhat of a spin-off series from the Sons of Anarchy motorcycle club based FX Series, it is also very different in many ways. In this podcast episode, we break the series down for you and what's it's all about. The big question will be whether, as a biker, you should invest the time to watch the Mayans M.C. series? We do a roundtable and each of us gives you our personal opinions to help answer that question. I will tell you that after being a watcher of the Sons Of Anarchy series, I wasn't that invested after watching the first 3 episodes of the Mayans M.C. But, by the 4th episode, things started to flow for me and I am now a definite watcher and look forward to seeing if they'll release season two in 2019! I think it's common to take several episodes for any new TV series for an audience to buy in and become routine watchers. ABOUT THE SHOW *Taken from the FX Network Website Mayans M.C. is the next chapter in Kurt Sutter’s award-winning Sons of Anarchy saga. Set in a post-Jax Teller world, Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (JD Pardo) is fresh out of prison and a prospect in the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border. Now, EZ must carve out his new identity in a town where he was once the golden boy with the American Dream in his grasp. The series also stars Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, Antonio Jaramillo, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, and Danny Pino. Recurring stars include Emilio Rivera, Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, Vincent Rocco Vargas, Maurice Compte, Gino Vento, Tony Plana and Ada Maris. Mayans M.C.was co-created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James. Norberto Barba directs the first two episodes. The series is executive produced by Sutter and Barba, with James as Co-Executive Producer. The 10-episode first season is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions. New Free Video Mentioned: Speed and Strength Black 9 Moto Shirt Review Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Shane Winstead of Gulfport, Mississippi Tyler Everson of Warrensburg, Missouri Brian Bollinger of Medora, Illinois If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation Larry Ardison of Unknown Tommy Spires of Nederland, TX Aleisha Gravit of Unknown ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION: Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker
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