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| LAB-377-An Epic East Coast Motorcycle Road Trip Adventure | Part 2 of 2 | 04 Sep 2024 | 02:15:54 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part two of a two-part series about our 2024 East Coast motorcycle trip. In June of 2024, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on a 10-day, 2400-mile, 5-state cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and into Tennessee via truck/trailer for Lurch and Popey, and by plane for the others. Sturgis Jeff road the whole way. We stayed over in cities such as Nashville, Tennesee, Cookeville Tenessee, Bristol, Tennesee, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, Destin, Florida, and Galitan, Tennessee. You can find the Harley-Davidson Ride Plan HERE. There will be a motorcycle documentary film released later on this entire trip and experience!We visited many places and saw a ton of great country on our East Cost 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. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREWe 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 our East Coast motorcycle trip. We also share tips and tricks to assist riders who may be thinking of a long-distance motorcycle road trip. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Our Patron Members support us financially, so we can continue to help as many bikes as we can worldwide. Of course, our Patron Members get benefits and exclusive access such as meetups. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, I was unable to plan a Patron meetup this year. There is usually an awesome day ride prepared for the members. We have plenty of time to visit and get to know each other on a more personal level. We normally end the day at a private location where the Patron Members enjoyed a catered dinner by Law Abiding Biker Media! We look forward to doing a Patron Meetup Ride on our next summer trip. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-376-An Epic East Coast Motorcycle Road Trip Adventure | Part 1 of 2 | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:47:25 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part one of a two-part series about our 2024 East Coast motorcycle trip. In June of 2024, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on a 10-day, 2400-mile, 5-state cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and into Tennessee via truck/trailer for Lurch and Popey, and by plane for the others. Sturgis Jeff road the whole way. We stayed over in cities such as Nashville, Tennesee, Cookeville Tenessee, Bristol, Tennesee, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, Destin, Florida, and Galitan, Tennessee. You can find the Harley-Davidson Ride Plan HERE. There will be a motorcycle documentary film released later on this entire trip and experience!We visited many places and saw a ton of great country on our East Cost 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. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREWe 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 our East Coast motorcycle trip. We also share tips and tricks to assist riders who may be thinking of a long-distance motorcycle road trip. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Our Patron Members support us financially, so we can continue to help as many bikes as we can worldwide. Of course, our Patron Members get benefits and exclusive access such as meetups. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, I was unable to plan a Patron meetup this year. There is usually an awesome day ride prepared for the members. We have plenty of time to visit and get to know each other on a more personal level. We normally end the day at a private location where the Patron Members enjoyed a catered dinner by Law Abiding Biker Media! We look forward to doing a Patron Meetup Ride on our next summer trip. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-368-My Experience With The New 2024 Harley Street Glide | Upgrades & More! | 08 May 2024 | 01:23:32 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch, and we talk about my 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. I've had it for a little while now and I have put some miles on it. I've also done police motors drills on the bike. I give you my opinion of the bike thus far. We talk about the things I like about it and even some I don't. I talk about the parts we've added to the bike and what we plan to add in the future. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREUnfortunaley, there is not a lot of after-market parts for the new 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. So, for now, we've added some Harley-Davidson parts. These include a 90-degree heavy breather intake, Screamin' Eagle Titanium slip-on mufflers, and a Screamin' Eagle tuner. We also added a Sundowner seat and a Windsplitter windshield for comfort. I really enjoy the Harley Audio Powered By Rockford Fosgate Stage II system we installed. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!I did install some aftermarket accessories that I put on all of my touring bikes:
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| LAB-278-My Harley Pan America Review & Adventure In Sturgis With Lurch! | 02 Sep 2021 | 01:46:31 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley-Davidson recently flew me to Sturgis to test ride and review the Pan America, their first adventure motorcycle. It was a very quick 4-day trip, 2 of those days being travel days. Understand, Harley-Davidson paid for the flights, meals, and lodging. However, no contract was mentioned or signed and I was never told what I could or could not say, so I will give you an unbiased real-world biker review as always. It's worth noting that I regularly ride street and adventure, so I was excited to test this new motorcycle. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREI took Lurch along as a production hand as we filmed the entire process and did a full review video on our YouTube Channel. You'll have to listen to this podcast episode and watch our official Harley Pan America review video to get all the details. Lurch and I give you an inside look at the intricate details of this trip and how it came all together. It's a true behind-the-scenes look. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be flown to Sturgis by Harley-Davidson and review a motorcycle then definitely listen to this podcast episode. If you've ever ridden past those gravel and dirt roads and wondered where they went then you should consider the Pan America. Whether you are an experienced adventure motorcycle rider or new to riding off-road, I think this would be a great option. A newer off-road adventure rider could use the standard ride modes, instilling confidence & providing a level of safety while learning. Certainly, if a new rider wanted to progress from there they could enter more aggressive ride modes. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!I truly believe Harley-Davidson has changed Sturgis forever. Prior to the Harley Pan America, the Sturgis Rally was mostly comprised of street Harley riders that were glued to riding mostly paved roads. However, there is a massive amount of gravel and dirt roads throughout the Black Hills in South Dakota that are begging to be explored by riders. I think as we move forward you'll see more Harley Pan America adventure riders at Sturgis and that will bring both worlds closer together. And, I think that's a good thing. At the end of the day, we all ride for the same reasons, both on and off-road.......to free our souls, become one with our machines, and just breathe! New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-277-Law Abiding Biker Store Extravaganza! | 30 Jul 2021 | 01:19:37 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Big Daddy Kane, Lurch, and I have a great time in this podcast episode talking about the Law Abiding Biker Store. We have built the store from the ground up over many years now. It is much hard work running the store but knowing that we're serving the biker community makes it all worth it. We really appreciate the support of the motorcycle community over the years and it's the main reason we've been able to grow and continue to grow. Shopping in our store really assists us in our mission to help, educate, entertain, and inspire as many bikers as we can worldwide. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREWe like to do more than just sell you great motorcycle products. We want you to know that you're buying from bikers that live, eat, and breathe motorcycles. We test so many of the products in our store in a real-world biker environment. The guys in our store will actually take care of you unlike buying from one of the large online motorcycle store conglomerates who just want to sell you something. The Law Abiding Biker Store is run by bikers for bikers. As the Law Abiding Biker Store has grown over the years we've been able to move into larger facilities several times and we're now getting close to outgrowing our current facility. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!We have added so many great new motorcycle products recently to the store and we wanted to let everyone know about them in this episode. We have a lot of fun in this episode talking about motorcycle products and more, so make sure to listen in. New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-276-Tired of a Sore and Achy Ass When Riding Your Motorcycle? Guest Peter Hemmerich of Butt Buffer | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:42:15 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I had the pleasure of talking with Peter Hemmerich, owner of Butt Buffer, which is a company that produces high-quality medical-grade motorcycle seat cushions for riders. Peter first reached out to Law Abiding Biker™ Media in the spring of 2020 and we learned of these unique motorcycle seat cushions. I had Peter send over several models and sizes, so we could check them out. This was great timing as we were headed out to Sturgis 2020, the 80th Anniversary, in a few months. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREWe put the Butt Buffer motorcycle seat cushions to the ultimate test, riding 9 days and 3300 miles to Sturgis and back home. They were tested by riders in our group on both touring and non-touring motorcycles. The riders that tested the seat cushions loved them and stated they really made a difference in comfort when laying down the miles during those long days in the saddle. I took it a step further and put a Butt Buffer motorcycle seat cushion on my Kawasaki KLR 650 during off-road adventure riding on multiple occasions and it worked great. The cushions strap down to the seat and have a non-slip surface underneath, which really helped it stay in place when riding more aggressively and when shifting around off-road. After our real-world testing, we knew we had to bring them right to the Official Law Abiding Biker Store and we've been selling the heck out of them ever since. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!You may think that you have the best seat on your motorcycle but I can tell you from experience that your butt will still get sore and achy if you're riding long distances and for multiple days. Additionally, many of us suffer from varying degrees of lower back pain, which can get worse during these long motorcycle road trips. Our findings were that the Butt Buffer definitely helps with both these issues. The Butt Buffer motorcycle seat cushion is unlike those other air and gel seat pads. It won't leak if punctured and won't freeze as gel pads will. It fits all motorcycle seats, installs in seconds, and you can easily clean the cover after removing the pad through a velcro closure. Further, the Butt Buffer is water and oil resistant and the materials used are hypo-allergenic. There are a couple of Butt Buffer motorcycle seat cushions to choose from: (**links to the Law Abiding Biker Store below. Support us if you appreciate all the free content we put out to help the biker community!)
The Butt Buffer motorcycle seat cushion comes in three sizes. Small, medium, and large. Simply measure your seat and then head over to the Law Abiding Biker Store where we have the measurements, making it easy for you to choose the correct size. If you need a passenger cushion, most riders choose the small version but measure your passenger seat area for proper fitment. Installation of the Butt Buffer is a breeze and there are several options. Please see the video on this page for installation details. New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-275-Soundz Bagger Audio Amplifier/Speaker Install on a Harley-Real World Biker Review! | 07 Jul 2021 | 01:27:49 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com We spent a day filming and installing front speakers and amplifier on a 2015 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special and a 2015 Road Glide Special. The components we used are from a company called Soundz Bagger Audio. We had never heard of this company until several years ago when they came out with a device that would allow you to retro-fit your pre-2019 Harley touring model's Boom Box Infotainment System to the new Boom Box GTS Infotainment System, which comes on 2019 and newer touring models. That device from Soundz Bagger Audio is no longer needed, as Harley-Davidson has since made that retro-fit possible at a cheaper cost. (Make sure to listen in to this podcast episode to get even more details than mentioned in this article) We will be releasing a complete Soundz Bagger Audio front speakers and amplifier install video. So, keep checking back on our Premium Tutorial Videos Page Here. We show both a Street Glide and Road Glide install in our video! Note: We have no affiliation with Soundz Bagger Audio. We simply bought their products for real-world testing & review. Components and Ordering: When you visit the Soundz Bagger Audio website, there are many options for you to choose from depending on your audio needs for your Harley-Davidson. Once you select the speakers, amplifier, and other components you want, you submit a form and they call you the next business day. You can't actually purchase online using your card and you place your final order over the phone. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREFor our install, we selected the Soundz Iron GT front fairing speakers and the SM4.100 4 channel 861 watt front amplifier. We did not do any rear speaker lid or front lower speakers for this install, but you can certainly add them on if you like. The Soundz Baggers Audio systems come with a pre-wired harness, all wires, and hardware for ease of installation. Interestingly, after we completed our basic order for submission, it was never mentioned nor recommended that we'd need a Techno Research Single License Scan Tool (SC-Alaris) to flash our Harley Boom Box system to their parameters after install. The next day we received a call to verify our online submission. It was at that time we were told we'd need the additional $150 scan tool to flash the Boom Box after install. Additionally, the online price we were given was a bit different than the final price. The final cost was $1100 for the speakers and amplifier, $150 for the scan tool, and $30 for shipping. Of course, all wiring, harnesses, and hardware are part of this package. So, the total price we paid was $1,280 US. The company was professional to deal with. This price is in line with other quality audio component installs we've done here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media, such as J&M, Rockford Fosgate, Harley Boom Audio, and Cycle Sounds. Digital Signal Processor (DSP) It's also worth noting, that with the Soundz Baggers Audio systems, you can add on an additional Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which will allow you to really spend time and dial in exactly how your system sounds based on your personal taste. We did not get this component and it's not required. Receiving the Components: We received the components timely. We were immediately impressed with the quality of what we saw. The speakers had large heavy magnets, dwarfing the stock Harley speaker magnets. The amplifier looked and felt of quality and had additional plates added to it, helping weather seal and protect it. The wire harnesses were neatly organized, heavy-duty, and had all the plugs you'd expect to see in a 2014 and newer Harley. All items were packaged very nicely. The scan tool came in a nice case and had the proper interface cables. Install Process & Lack of Instructions: We began filming and installing the Soundz Bagger Audio system on our Harley. Be aware, there are no install instructions that come with the components. There is a document included that tells you to go to their support tab on their website. Once there, we found many .pdf documents in an unorganized fashion. Some help a bit and others helped in no way at all. You are really on your own with no real support once you get the components delivered. However, with our very detailed install tutorial video, you'll easily get through it. We are excited, as we know our video will help so many bikers worldwide not be frustrated with the lack of instructions. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Luckily, with our experience with installing many Harley audio systems over the years, we were able to get through it. We believe that Soundz Baggers Audio mostly sells their systems at rally's and do the installs themselves, which is why they have not really produced detailed and thorough instructions for those that buy online. We learned that the Soundz Iron GT speaker magnets fit fine inside the stock Street Glide speaker pods. However, with the Road Glide, you must cut a small in the side of the stock speaker pod so it can fit. This is not big deal and we'll show you how to do it in our video. The kit comes with a template, so you can cut the hole in the proper place. We did find that the harness and the way everything hooked up was unique and a bit different compared to some other systems we've installed. All the wires and harnesses can be very confusing, but we show you in detail in our tutorial video on exactly where to plug things in. The amplifier installs a bit differently between the Street Glide and Road Glide models, but we show you both in our tutorial video. Amplifier Settings: The instructions online do show you where to set certain switches and dials on the amp, but we found one setting was wrong for our setup and we reveal that in our video. Flashing the Harley Boom Box Infotainment System: Once the Soundz Bagger Audio system was installed, it was time to flash the Harley Boom Box using the Techno Research Single License Scan Tool (SC-Alaris) that we purchased through Soundz. Again, there are no instructions at all either on the Soundz website or the Techno Research website that will assist you with how to do this. Inside the case of the scan tool is a sticker. It gives a URL to go to on the Techno Research website where you can download the installer application on your PC. Be aware, this is a PC only installer application and they don't support Mac, which is very archaic for the year 2020. After you install the Techno Research software on your PC, there are some very basic listed instructions to follow but they lack in detail. We were able to get through the flash of the Harley Boom Box Infotainment System and we reveal exactly how to do this in our tutorial install video. Within the scan tool is a pre-determined "canned" type flash that will set the Boom Box system to the desired settings for the Soundz system. There are procedures, but essentially, you hook your PC laptop to the scan tool and the scan tool to the diagnostic port on your Harley and run the software. Note: This Techno Research scan tool is licensed for a single-use. Once you connect it to your Harley and run the software it is married to that vehicle identification number (VIN) forever. It will not work on another Harley. Overall Sound: The Soundz Bagger Audio System we installed sounds very clean and is plenty loud. With the flash and suggested amplifier settings, you can turn the Boom Box volume all the way up with little to no distortion. It can be heard just fine when riding at freeway speeds while not having to turn it all the way up. As expected on a system like this, there are mostly mids and highs and not much base. Base gets lost anyways at freeway speeds, so focusing on the mids and highs is what many of these aftermarket Harley stereo system companies do. At full volume, our decibel meter was reading steadily between 100 dB and 110 dB depending on the song playing. This is in line with the Harley Boom Audio, Rockford Fosgate, and J&M systems we've previously installed. Remember, you could certainly dial the sound in even more if you purchase and utilize the digital sound processor (DSP). New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-274-The Harley Pan America-Guests Mike Case & Paul James of Harley-Davidson | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:59:57 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Paul James, Sr. Manager of Public Relations at Harley-Davidson, and Mike Case, Group Chief Engineer for Vehicle Platforms at Harley-Davidson about the Pan America, Harley's first dive into the adventure motorcycle market. To get up to speed, make sure to watch my video titled, The Real Harley-Davidson Pan America Adventure Touring Motorcycle Release-What You Want to Know! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREWith the adventure segment of the market already well established with bikes like the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, a direct competitor to the Pan America, a ton of market research and customer feedback was gathered prior to the creation of the Pan America. I learned during our conversation that Harley-Davidson did not go into this project lightly and really did their homework to make sure the Pan America would be a serious competitor in the adventure market, yet with its own unique style and flare. This is a completely new frame and an all new engine, the Revolution Max 1250 liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, V-twin engine, which has double overhead camshafts. The Revolution Max puts out 145 horsepower, 94 ft-lb of torque, and gets around 46 mpg. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!There is a ton of technology baked into the Pan America such as adaptive ride height, rider modes, electronically adjustable suspension modes, a six-axis IMU, adaptive lighting, and a 6.8" touchscreen infotainment system, just to name a few. Paul and Mike break everything down in this podcast episode to include the design process, specifications, and marketing of the Pan America. So, you'll have to listen in to this episode to get all the details. It'll be well worth your time if you're at all interested in this new adventure motorcycle from Harley-Davidson. Guests: Paul James has worked in powersports his entire career, working as a journalist in the snowmobile industry, in marketing at Arctic Cat, Inc. (snowmobile, ATV and PWC) and for the past 23 years at Harley-Davidson. Paul has held a variety of roles at H-D, including Marketing/PR, Events, Product Planning, and Go-to-Market. He is currently Sr. Manager Public Relations and is an avid motorcycle rider and racer. Mike Case is a lifelong motorcyclist and has spent his entire career in automotive and powersports and the last 19 years at Harley-Davidson. He is currently the Group Chief Engineer for Vehicle Platforms and oversaw the team that brought the all-new Pan America and Revolution Max engine to life. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-273-Update on The Gold Star Ride Foundation With Guest Anthony Price | 18 Jun 2021 | 01:13:54 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, we catch up with Anthony Price, executive director of the Gold Star Ride Foundation. It was back on September 16, 2019, when I first talked with Anthony Price in Episode 217 of the Law Abiding Biker Podcast. He has been very busy since that interview. You should definitely take a listen to that episode first. 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 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. Since that 56-day motorcycle ride, Anthony has settled down just a bit. He is still laser-focused on helping Gold Star Families but is not on the road for that long of a span anymore. Although, he still rides his Harley many miles and days to meet with families from all over. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREAnthony 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 in any way it can. Anthony says the 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 mission of the Gold Star Ride Foundations is as follows: "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." New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-272-Dealing With Toxic Motorcycle Club Members & How to Avoid Getting Them | 07 Jun 2021 | 01:16:00 | |
How do you deal with a toxic motorcycle club member that is making things difficult within? As a member or leader within the club, how do you deal with this before it ruins a club or more members leave because of it? We talk about this in great depth in this episode and it is based on a voicemail we received asking the question. You can leave us a voicemail from your phone or computer anytime! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREMany will say to just remove the member from the club. But, that will be totally dependent on a club's rules and standard protocols. There are so many different motorcycle clubs and riding groups out there and each of them has its own bylaws to follow. So, it may not be as easy as just removing a member without a popular vote as an example. Of course, communications among the toxic motorcycle club member and anyone involved will be the most important. If it's an issue between two members, then they need to talk to each other directly and try to work things out. For success, this should only be in person and not over email or text messages as things can be misinterpreted without being able to observe in-person body language, voice tone, and voice inflection. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Although a delicate matter, a toxic member's actions within a club may due to outside issues they are facing such as family problems or a sick relative. If that information can be obtained, then the club can consider assisting the member with those issues and agree on a leave of absence until the outside matter is resolved. Discipline by club leaders or a suspension may be an option if it can't be resolved by other means. But, again this will be heavily dependent on the bylaws in place. So, make certain your motorcycle club's bylaws are properly written and have safeguards and options should something like this arise. The best way to deal with a toxic motorcycle club member is to never let them into the club in the first place. This is where the bylaws will become most important. There needs to be in place strict protocols and requirements for vetting prospective members. There should be no fast entry into a club and minimum times for probationary periods, regardless of how likable a person is. Current club members must really spend a lot of time with a prospective member during the evaluation period. Background checks should be done to include, social media checks, criminal background checks, and talking with others that know or work with them. Riding long distances and spending time with prospective members is how you'll learn what they are actually about and if they're a good fit. And if you think the prospective member is ready for full membership into the motorcycle club at some point, then a 100% vote should be required by current members. If there is just one person that's not in agreement then that will just fester and cause issues down the road and you'll be dealing with a toxic member. Don't be one of the many motorcycle clubs that let anyone joins and just sell their patches. That is a recipe for disaster and there are a ton of stories about why that fails. If you truly aren't concerned with numbers and only care about quality, not quantity, then you'll be far less likely to ever have to deal with a toxic member and avoid an array of other issues. This only a small amount of information contained within this podcast episode, so make sure to listen in. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-271-Adventure, Dual Sport, & Dirt Motorcycle Riding in 2021-What's Going On? | 27 May 2021 | 01:28:42 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com If you haven't been watching the adventure, dual-sport, enduro, and dirt motorcycle markets here in 2021 you really should. Just be careful, because there are so many new bikes and models coming out it will make your head spin. The manufacturers are putting new models out like never before. Oscar is on a microphone with me in this podcast episode and he just bought a new Kawasaki KLX300 for himself and a Kawasaki KLX 140 for his younger daughter. Oscar's new KLX300 is a dual-sport motorcycle and street legal but ready for some moderate off-road riding. This does not replace his 2017 Kawasaki KLR 650 and is really so he can spend a bit more time on the dirt with his daughter. When Oscar and I head out for a day of adventure riding we'll be taking our KLR 650's for sure. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREOscar said the demand for these sorts of motorcycles is making dealerships less likely to give any deals at the time of purchase. They seem to be selling them before they even have them in stock. This is likely due to Covid as social restrictions have led many to outdoor activities such as riding motorcycles. It seems every company is in a race right now to make the perfect middle-weight dual-sport/adventure motorcycle. However, this could prove impossible, because at the end of the day it's going to be dependent on what kind of riding you want to do. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!It's worth noting that after Kawasaki discontinued the KLR 650 in 2018, they've now released a new 2021 model. We were not impressed and were hoping for something better. Really, they made it fuel injected and gave it some small incremental upgrades. With that said, it's still an affordable and reliable adventure/dual-sport bike. In this podcast episode, we are going to try and make sense of it all for you and what you should know about the markets. We talk about many of the new bikes that have come out. New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-270-Biker Talk & Metal Workbench Tops With Guest Terry McDonough | Part 2 of 2 | 13 May 2021 | 01:33:36 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Since creating Law Abiding Biker™ Media about 8 years ago, I have had the opportunity to meet so many awesome bikers within the motorcycle community. This community is so giving and has helped us so much along the way. There are so many unique backgrounds and life stories within the community. I love interviewing bikers and sharing their stories and experiences as I did so in this episode. I had the pleasure of interviewing Patron Member Terry McDonough of Medford, Oregon. We had such a good time that we split the conversation into a two-part podcast series, so make sure you listen to part 1 and part 2 in order, so it all makes sense. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORETerry is another great example of the supportive biker community that surrounds Law Abiding Biker™ Media. He supports us financially as a Patron Member so we can continue to help, educate, entertain, and inspire as many bikes as we can worldwide. There are many benefits to becoming a Patron Member and one of them is being able to attend ride and meetup events, such as Terry did in Sturgis this year. Terry has some unique skills having worked with sheet metal for years. He asked me why I hadn't put sheet metal tops on the workbenches in the Law Abiding Biker Shop. He noticed in the videos on our YouTube channel that we have wood tops. During our conversation, he offered to shape and create sheet metal tops for the workbenches and I was humbled by the offer, to say the least. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!So, this fall Terry came all the way up from Medford, Oregon to Yakima, Washington where the Law Abiding Biker Media Shop and Studio are located. This is a 7 hr drive and he simply measured the workbenches but we got to hang out and talk. Weeks later, I drove to Medford, Oregon to Terry's sheet metalworking shop and filmed the process of him bending and creating the bench tops. I will be releasing a full documentary film on the entire process, so make sure you're subscribed to the YouTube Channel, so you know when it releases. Last, Terry drove back up to the shop with the metal workbench tops and installed them. Wow, they look great! And this was all donated by Terry. I'm am so grateful and humbled by his kindness. Of course, while I had him in the studio, we sat down and did a couple of podcast episodes. Not only is Terry good with sheet metal but he has a ton of experience with motorcycles. And he shares some unique experiences he's had while working in Antarctica. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-269-Biker Talk & Metal Workbench Tops With Guest Terry McDonough | Part 1 of 2 | 07 May 2021 | 01:03:10 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Since creating Law Abiding Biker™ Media about 8 years ago, I have had the opportunity to meet so many awesome bikers within the motorcycle community. This community is so giving and has helped us so much along the way. There are so many unique backgrounds and life stories within the community. I love interviewing bikers and sharing their stories and experiences as I did so in this episode. I had the pleasure of interviewing Patron Member Terry McDonough of Medford, Oregon. We had such a good time that we split the conversation into a two-part podcast series, so make sure you listen to part 1 and part 2 in order, so it all makes sense. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORETerry is another great example of the supportive biker community that surrounds Law Abiding Biker™ Media. He supports us financially as a Patron Member so we can continue to help, educate, entertain, and inspire as many bikes as we can worldwide. There are many benefits to becoming a Patron Member and one of them is being able to attend ride and meetup events, such as Terry did in Sturgis this year. Terry has some unique skills having worked with sheet metal for years. He asked me why I hadn't put sheet metal tops on the workbenches in the Law Abiding Biker Shop. He noticed in the videos on our YouTube channel that we have wood tops. During our conversation, he offered to shape and create sheet metal tops for the workbenches and I was humbled by the offer, to say the least. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!So, this fall Terry came all the way up from Medford, Oregon to Yakima, Washington where the Law Abiding Biker Media Shop and Studio are located. This is a 7 hr drive and he simply measured the workbenches but we got to hang out and talk. Weeks later, I drove to Medford, Oregon to Terry's sheet metalworking shop and filmed the process of him bending and creating the bench tops. I will be releasing a full documentary film on the entire process, so make sure you're subscribed to the YouTube Channel, so you know when it releases. Last, Terry drove back up to the shop with the metal workbench tops and installed them. Wow, they look great! And this was all donated by Terry. I'm am so grateful and humbled by his kindness. Of course, while I had him in the studio, we sat down and did a couple of podcast episodes. Not only is Terry good with sheet metal but he has a ton of experience with motorcycles. And he shares some unique experiences he's had while working in Antarctica. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-367-Harley-Davidson Skyline OS | The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly! | 01 May 2024 | 01:11:33 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Recently, I launched an in-depth tutorial video focusing on the Harley Infotainment Control Unit "IFCU" Digital Dash system. This cutting-edge technology is now a standard feature on select 2024 models and will continue to be integrated into future touring models. Throughout the creation process of this tutorial, I dedicated extensive time both in the workshop and on the road, immersing myself in every aspect of the IFCU. Despite the absence of accompanying instructions or information, I meticulously explored its functionalities, uncovering both its advantages and limitations. For bikers eager to master the IFCU and harness its full potential, I've crafted a comprehensive tutorial video. You can access it conveniently at LawAbidingBiker.com/IFCU or LawAbidingBiker.com/HarleyDigitalDash. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREThe clarity and size of the screen, coupled with features like the high contrast mode for sunny conditions, further enhance usability. In my opinion, it stands as the most responsive auto manufacturer digital dash system I've encountered thus far, though not without its minor flaws, which I'll address shortly. Before delving into those nuances, it's crucial to note the subscription fee required for embedded navigation: $349 for 3 years, inclusive of live weather, traffic, and map updates. While some may balk at this additional cost, it's essential to contextualize it against the previous Boom Box, where map updates incurred fees ranging from $150 to $200 each time, without the added benefits of live weather and traffic. Whether the subscription model proves more favorable remains a matter for debate. And for those considering whether to opt for embedded navigation, be aware that without it, you'll encounter a QR code prompting you to purchase it each time you access navigation on the IFCU. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!The most pressing question on many minds, one that I'm unable to fully address at this juncture, is how the IFCU will fare in the long run—say, 5 or even 10 years down the road. After all, my previous Harley Street Glide Special served me faithfully for a decade before I upgraded to my 2024 model. Concerns naturally arise regarding the long-term support Harley will provide for the Harley infotainment control unit. Will the system gradually slow down and experience lag over time? And if so, how will such issues be addressed by customer support? Additionally, the longevity of support from the third-party company responsible for developing the Skyline OS operating system is another pertinent consideration. Items mentioned in the podcast: Ultimately, only time will provide the answers we seek. However, as a commitment to all who invest in my Harley IFCU, Ride Planner, or Boom Box tutorial videos, I pledge to keep you updated on any significant changes or developments via new free video releases. Each time such updates occur, you'll receive an email notification, ensuring you remain well-informed. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-268-Motorcycles, Music and the Impact They Have on the Biker Culture | 29 Apr 2021 | 01:19:04 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This article is written by Richard Kane, "Big Daddy Kane" or "BDK", as many of you know him as. Since the very first motorcycle was built, motorcycles have enacted a passion in people. Whether it is the thrill of the ride, the sense of adventure or just the feeling of getting away from the norm from time to time people have enjoyed the two-wheeled wonder. Equally, music does the same for people and I believe music and motorcycles go hand in hand as they say. Please note, these are not my top ten favorite songs to listen to while riding. This is a list I put together based on several factors. The factors include impact, age, and genre. Music, even since the early days of motorcycling has been a part of the culture in my opinion. Concerts at rallies, listening to music while riding, or just stopping by a small bar with a local band playing cover tunes while out on a day ride are common. From the British mod subculture, to American war veterans, to the chopper culture of the 60's and 70's, then the 80's comeback of H-D with a huge tie to southern rock music has always been an influence. My list below is not in any particular order and you may, or may not agree. In our Private Patron Member Only Facebook Group, we often discuss different music topics. Again, showing a very close relation to music and motorcycles. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORETo acquire this list I have done many hours of research. As a music fan that has over 150 vinyl records, 200 CD's and thousands of digital downloads I was careful to focus the list on the impact the band, and song has had on motorcycle culture. Some songs are obviously for the older generations, but others will no doubt influence the younger riders. For example in Sturgis this year I witnessed two "clubbers" of different generations ride past me. One, an older man wearing common biker wear such as jeans, boots, and a vest. Blaring from his Ultra was classic southern rock as he pulled into the clubhouse off of Main St. Soon after him came a younger member wearing long shorts and high tops. Booming from his stereo was modern rap/hip hop. It's obvious music tastes have changed among riders. #1-Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf- This is an easy one and if not included in this list I believe the validity of the list in general is compromised. "Get your motor running" is the first thing that comes to mind with this song. I personally saw Steppenwolf at a rally in 1996 and the men and women in the crowd went nuts. The song is a common anthem and while Steppenwolf as a band is not one of my favorites the impact of the song makes it a must have on this list. #2-Sympathy For the Devil by The Rolling Stones– This classic from the American blues inspired band is a classic. This band has spanned from the 60's where the mods favored rockabilly, early rock and roll, motorcycles and leather jackets to today. The Rolling Stones inspired many British and American kids alike. The song tells a tale of history from the Russian Czar to an American President. A favorite of many motorcycle riders the song is one that allows you to lean back and just cruise. #3-Rambling Man by the Allman Brothers Band– Can you really have a list such as this without these southern rock icons. Greg Allman, often considered one of the top guitarists of all time, passed away too soon. This classic just soothes getting out on the open road to enjoy the adventure waiting ahead. It brings to mind getting on the bike with minimal plans or expectations and letting the day, and ride be in charge. Like many bikers we do not like to stay in one place on our rides. Ramble on riders! #4-Free Bird by Lynard Skynard– Try going to any motorcycle rally without hearing this song! Lynard Skynyrd has become an icon of rallies and I can tell you after seeing them live in Sturgis in 1999 I became a bigger fan. The song inspires you to be free, ride and enjoy the moment. Riders of several age groups can't help to sing along whether it's at a concert, in a bar, or even on their bike. Considered by many the quintessential motorcycle song. #5-Highway Song by Blackfoot– This song just conjures up the thoughts of being on the road, probably alone, and letting the highway lead you to your destination even though you may not know where you're going. The song is long, yes. But, imagine you and hundreds of riders singing along at the same time while you have your arm around your gal. An ode to the highway and the adventures it brings. #6-Wherever I May Roam by Metallica– This classic by Metallica is an ode to touring the road as a band, but is easily applicable to motorcycle riders. For those in their 40's we remember Metallica very well and the lyrics speak to them. Just like Highway Song for those in their 50's and 60's this song is easily their equivalent anthem. When the guitars of Kirk Hammet hit you in the gut you just have to play air guitar as the cruise control takes over the throttle. #7-Girls, Girls, Girls by Motley Crue– This is definitely one of my favorites for this list. Yes, the song is about gentlemen's clubs, but anyone who has seen the video knows it is definitely a motorcycle song. The four bad boys of rock and roll cruising the Sunset Strip riding their Harley-Davidsons is branded in your memory. The add-in sounds of a Harley-Davidson in the song itself is a clue. This song comes on and you twist the acceleration of the throttle whether you want to or not. Motorcycles, beautiful women and cool rockers! #8-Copperhead Road by Steve Earle- A motorcycle favorite. Earle's ode to his fictitious father being a moonshine runner, his going to Vietnam and coming back and being a runner of a different type is a classic. I have met Earleseveral times. He is a kind man who is insanely creative. After prison, his sound changed to more of a folk one, but his passion for music never faded. I never asked Earle if he rides, and even if he doesn't it would not matter. Motorcyclists of all generations love this song. #9-LaGrange by ZZ Top– ZZ Top is notorious for their classic car passion. But that passion definitely carries over to motorcycling as well. This song is such a classic it has been included in many motorcycle inspired compilations. Many artists including one of my favorites, Jamey Johnson have covered this song. It's not necessarily about cars, or motorcycles, but bikers sure love it. #10-My Generation by The Who– Maybe a controversial pick, but the kings of British Mod Culture had to be on the list. I would have loved to have been in Britain during this time. Getting dressed, riding to get your date for the night who for sure was wearing a mini-dress and high boots with enough hairspray to keep her hair from ever getting messed up in the wind. The Who and this song had a lot of influence on the mod riders of the time. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Honorable Mentions: Some songs below could have made the top ten. Here are some of those; Sister Christian by Night Ranger– A biker favorite for sure. The tune goes from a slower pace to a slight and then sudden increase as the drums kick. It just makes you want to let go of the handlebars for a moment and play air drums. An ode to the drummer's sister who was graduating high school has not only become a huge classic, but a biker favorite. Bawitdaba by Kid Rock-Those in their 40's remember this tune well. The combination of R&B, Rock, Metal and Rap all while motocross riders are jumping their bikes over the stage filled with cool rockers and hot women. All while wishing you could be Kid Rock for just one night. When this song comes on while you're riding you can't help but bob your head up and down to the beat. Running With the Devil by Van Halen– Ok, seriously who doesn't have this song in their playlist? This tune will inadvertently make you twist the throttle and increase your chance of a ticket in ten-seconds flat. A favorite of young and old bikers alike. This Life by Curtis Stinger-The theme song of Sons of Anarchy is notorious. It is a great song. In fact all four soundtracks are really good. I love Perry Ferrel's version of Sympathy of The Devil on one of them. At the time this show was huge. Some people may look back now and mock it a bit, but in reality it had pretty good writing, stars that played the part's well and there is no doubt it inspired younger riders to get a motorcycle and ride. The T-bar'd Dyna with the fairing was basically built from this show and really influenced companies and custom makers for years. Hicktown by Jason Aldean– Ok, I admit this is one of my inputs. Lots of country music loving riders out there. This song just hits you in the gut with its rock inspired country undertones. When this song comes on when I am riding I cannot help but think of being on a bike riding out to the Saturday night bonfire to see my friends and hopefully meet a lovely lady who wants a ride. Train, Train by Black Oak Arkansas-This is my last input to this article. A southern rock classic that is common on many southern rock and motorcycle inspired compilations. Bikers love this song and it has a great rhythm to it. Yes, easily a .38 Special song or even If You Want to Go To Heaven by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils could easily be here in it's place. But, we have to end the list at some time. Well that is it. You may agree on most, all, or none of these pics. Again the goal was to pick songs that influence riders of all genres, age groups and styles. I look forward to your input. Most importantly ride safe and often. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-267-Harley Pan America Adventure Touring Motorcycle Release | Our Thoughts and Opinions | 20 Apr 2021 | 01:25:33 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley-Davidson released their first adventure touring motorcycle, the Pan America, on February 22, 2021, via a scheduled YouTube video release. The video was a short documentary of sorts highlighting the history of Harley-Davidson. It then moved into the Pan America reveal but lacked overall information on what most riders want to know. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORESo, in this podcast episode, we tell you what you actually want to know about the Harley Pan America and how it stands up to the competition in the current adventure-touring market, such as the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, to name just one competitor. The Pan America has more horsepower, while the GS 1250 has more torque. But, both motorcycles are definitely comparable and have many options and comforts. There are two models to choose from, the Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 special. The special model comes with additional standard equipment and some factory install options that you'll pay for at the time of purchase. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Admittedly, I was a bit concerned that Harley-Davidson would release a sub-standard adventure bike that would be overpriced for the market, especially after we saw the release of the Livewire, their first electric motorcycle. However, I was pleasantly surprised and I can say that the Harley Pan America is definitely a competitor now in the adventure touring market, both in regards to equipment and price. Make sure to listen in to get all the details of the new Pan America and our overall thoughts and opinions. New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-266-Motorcycles, Drones, Auto Tracking, & Manual Flight-The Facts! | 09 Apr 2021 | 01:58:07 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com If you've ever been curious about getting and flying a drone to capture cool shots of your motorcycle rides or experiences, this is the episode for you. Many may think you can just buy a drone and that it's really easy. That's not true, as there are so many different drones and each one has its strong points and weak points. After purchase, you'll need to fully educate yourself prior to taking flight. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREI have been flying drones for video productions for 9 years now and I can tell you that the industry and technology have changed rapidly during that time and continues to do so. As soon as the FAA required commercial pilots to be licensed, I obtained my part 107 certificate and have had it ever since. I am also a police drone pilot and trainer. I hope all of this qualifies me to talk about this subject matter. SEE MY POPULAR DRONE REVIEW VIDEO: If you think you are going to get a drone and then fly it whenever and wherever you want, please don't. I encourage you to do the proper research just as if you were going to drive a car on the roads for the first time. There are many rules and requirements that are regulated by the FAA. You may or may not have to register your drone with the FAA. And you may need to be properly licensed depending on certain things. I dive in deep, so listen in to this episode for all the details. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!I also explain the differences between the autonomous functions of drones and manual flight. There are so many different drones and each pilot has different needs based on the project. No drone is perfect in every way, so before you buy one you'll want to know your particular needs and research heavily. That's why many of us have multiple drones in our fleet. We use specific drones for a particular projects. If you want to know what it's like and the hard work involved prior to and while shooting one of my cross motorcycle road trip documentaries, you should listen in for sure. It might make you reconsider getting a drone at all. Of course, the drone is only one piece of the camera gear that I use for these projects. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-265-Progressive Motorcycle Riding Gear We Tested During our Sturgis Trip 2020! | 30 Mar 2021 | 01:23:30 | |
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 tested during our ride to and while we were 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 to 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. I've already done full review videos on most of this gear on our very popular YouTube Channel. 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. Ryan's motorcycle riding gear we mention in this episode: (affiliate links below)
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| LAB-264-Sea 2 Sea 4 PTSD Motorcycle Ride-Guest Ronald Moore | 19 Mar 2021 | 00:54:33 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I had the pleasure of talking with Ron Moore Jr. in this episode about his upcoming motorcycle ride and his fight for those veterans and first responders that suffer from PTSD. He served 5 years of active duty in the United States Air Force and then became a paramedic and served his community for 7 years. In 2019 that all came to an end when his PTSD affected his job and home life. Since then, he says he takes it one day at a time, and riding a motorcycle seems to keep his demons at bay. He also wants to let other veterans know that they are not alone in their fight with PTSD. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORESo, he decided to organize and create a charity and awareness ride for those suffering from PTSD. Ron will leave Leesburg, Florida on June 20 and arrive in Tacoma, WA on June 26, 2021. This is a 3,050-mile one-way trip and he'll be riding his 2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Each day Ron will stop at pre-determined locations and times along his route. This can all be found on the Sea 2 Sea 4 PTSD website or Facebook page. If you'd like to ride any leg of the trip with Ron, you are more than welcome to do so he says. Just meet him at one of the pre-determined locations and times and head out to ride with him. You can break off from the ride any time you wish. You can also just meet him at a location to say a quick hi and to show your support. Ron is partnering with One Team One Fight PTSD, which is a 501c3 non-profit and they are accepting donations on behalf of Ron to help with his motorcycle PTSD charity & awareness ride. New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-263-Harley 2021 Model Lineup & More! | 09 Mar 2021 | 01:43:16 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this podcast episode, I explain what you need to know about the new 2021 Harley-Davidson model line-up. These were all revealed at Harley's first-ever global virtual launch event held online on January 19, 2021. I put a video out on our YouTube Channel shortly after the event. There are some issues I discovered, such as the new 2021 Harley touring models are coming with a cable clutch instead of a hydraulic clutch that has been on touring models since 2014. There were some recalls on the hydraulic clutch system over the years but it seemed to have been resolved. We really have no idea why Harley did this because these are supposed to be "premium motorcycles" and cable clutches are yesterday's technology. I think this is going to irritate many customers since other motorcycle companies are using hydraulic clutches. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREAnd it seems at this time that you can no longer put current model aftermarket electronic fuel injection (EFI) tuners on your Harley. They seemed to have changed the data port, so the current tuners won't plug into the engine control module (ECM). I have no doubt though, that aftermarket EFI tuner companies are already working on a solution for this, so it will just be a matter of time. Until then, you can only use a Harley Screamin' Eagle (SE) EFI tuner but they are terrible and don't do much as far as tuning. Harley can use and sell the SE tuner because it is restricted and therefore EPA compliant. This is also likely the reason Harley had to make this overall data port change, to try and block aftermarket tuners that are not restricted. The new Harley CVO line-up will be the Street Glide, Road Glide, Limited, and Tri-Glide, which all have several paint options. They will be coming with the Milwaukee-Eight 117 ci. V-Twin engine. Harley partnered with Rockford Fosgate and the Street Glide CVO and Road Glide CVO will not come with the Harley Audio by Rockford Fosgate Stage 2 Audio system. The Limited and Tri-Glide will come with the standard Boom Audio Stage 1. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!The Harley "special" series models will be the Street Glide, Road Glide, and Road King. Harley may have been listening to customers because you now have a black or chrome option on the Street Glide Special and Road Glide Special but not on the Road King Special. Many traditional chrome lovers were not happy that the special models only came in a blacked-out option over the past years. These special models will have the Milwaukee-Eight 114 ci. V-Twin engine. Also revealed were the Street Bob 114 and the iconic Fat Boy for 2021 and they both look great. Overall, the bikes and paint options look great on these 2021 Harley models and I'm excited to see them in person at some point. It's also worth noting that on February 22, 2021, Harley released their first adventure touring motorcycle, the Pan America. For more info, see my video and article below. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-262-The Ideal Motor Company in 2021 for a Younger Generation? Guest-Michael Rubinson-28 years old | 26 Feb 2021 | 01:39:43 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley-Davidson has been making a ton of changes to the overall company structure in 2020. I've released several highly viewed videos on our YouTube channel in reference to this subject and I'll list them below along with some related podcast episodes we've done. It seems the temporary CEO, Jochen Zeitz, is trying to realign the company and has even pulled out of some overseas markets. Per Zeitz, the company is going to focus most of its efforts on its current line up of bikes and on its current core customers, while still trying to attract a new generation of riders. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREIn this podcast episode, I brought on guest Michael Rubinson, who is a 28-year-old rider and currently rides a Yamaha cruiser. He would really like to buy a Harley but the Motor Company has put up many barriers to entry over the years when it comes to attracting that younger generation of rider. Michael and I discuss many of those barriers and what Harley should do in 2021 to not only serve its current core customers and riders but to try and break down the entry barriers to younger riders. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Listen in to this episode as we dive in deep on this subject matter. Michael has some great insight and suggestions for Harley. Related: Harley Changes in 2020 Videos and Podcasts:
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| LAB-261-Motorcycle Road Racer Mallory Dobbs Interview | 19 Feb 2021 | 01:02:04 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I had the pleasure of speaking with Mallory Dobbs of Olympia, Washington in this episode about motorcycle road racing. Mallory Dobbs is a 26-year-old female motorcycle road racer from Olympia Washington. Since she was 10 years old she's ridden and shown horses all across the United States. After showing horses for nearly 14 years she decided she wanted to adventure into new and different hobbies. Some people describe Mallory as an adrenaline junkie as she raced drag cars with her dad at the age of 16. Mallory purchased her very first motorcycle in the summer of 2016. It wasn't too long after that she found herself attending a track day down in California with a bunch of strangers that welcomed her to the track family. At the end of the summer, she formed a race team with them called Hobbit Racing. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREMallory started her motorcycle road racing career the very next summer in 2017 on the Washington Road Racing Association Circuit with her 2003 Yamaha R6. She started competing in only the Novice 600 races, but by end of the season, she was competing in Formula Female and Clubman Qualifier as well. She has volunteered with multiple track day organizations including Optimum Performance Rider Training (OPRT) and 2 fast track days. With such a short motorcycle road racing career, Mallory says she's humbled to have such great success. Her 2020 race season far exceeded her expectations. She competed in 600 Supersport, 600 Superbike, Classic Superbike, and Formula 2 with multiple top 10 and top 5 finishes. Ending the season with top 3 in Classic Superbike! CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Mallory says the 2021 season is going to be a big one for her, with goals to get enough points to qualify for Motoamerica and race at The Ridge Motorsports Park in 2022. Listen in to this podcast episode to hear Mallory reveal what it's like to be a motorcycle racer and find out what you need to do to get into the sport. FOLLOW MALLORY DOBBS HERE: NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-260-Riding Motorcycles With Back Pain & Issues-Tips & Tricks | 10 Feb 2021 | 01:18:29 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I interviewed Patron Member Matt Haywood from Merced California in this episode. I met Matt in person at the Law Abiding Biker 2020 West Coast Patron Member meetup and ride event. I learned Matt is no stranger to back pain and issues. But, he still rides long distances and has quite a few tips and tricks if you're suffering from back pain when riding your motorcycle. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREMatt was involved in a serious collision while driving his car. He was T-boned in an intersection and the driver of the causing vehicle eventually fled the scene but has since been identified by police. Following the serious collision, Matt has undergone multiple back surgeries and the long recoveries that follow them. His back will never be the same. Matt has a passion for riding motorcycles and wasn't going to let that stop him. He has learned many things that help when riding motorcycles with a back injury and pain. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!We talk about particular equipment you can put on your motorcycle, clothing you can wear, and other tricks you can use to help minimize back pain when riding your motorcycle and keep you heading on own the road. Listen in to this podcast episode to hear all the great information Matt has to offer. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-259-California 2021 Here We Come! Patron Member Meetup Details! | 27 Jan 2021 | 01:18:45 | |
The Law Abiding Biker Crew has decided we will be heading out from Washington State for a long group motorcycle ride in 2021 and will ultimately end up in California for quite a few days! Many of the crew here at LAB will be coming and we're really looking forward to this. California 2021, 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 Tuesday, June 29, 2021, which will start near Placerville, CA. You must have been a mid-level or above Patron Member for 3 months prior to the meetup on June 29th. That means you must have been signed up as a mid-level Patron or above by March 29, 2021, 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, exact locations, and details of the Official Patron Member Ride and Meetup for California 2021 are only for those eligible Patron Members that get signed up by the deadline of May 1, 2021, by midnight PST. Mid-Level or above Patron Members may sign up here now! The Official Patron Meetup Event and Ride will start around the greater Placerville, CA area. We will then take a group pride to another location 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 California was back in 2014. 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 California and everything in between. Check out my current motorcycle documentary films here! We hope to see you at the official 2021 meetup event and ride! We love meeting our members! NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Don't Buy Sena High Def (HD) Helmet Speakers Until You Watch This! 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 Sponsor-Butt Buffer Want to ride longer? Tired of a sore and achy ass? Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion? New Patrons: Michael Rose of New Philadelphia, Ohio 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: Ryan Cabral of Temple, TX
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| LAB-366-Milwaukee 8 Oil Sumping And How Harley Treats You | With Patron Member Bob Dawson | 23 Apr 2024 | 01:38:05 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch and Patreon member Bob Dawson. Bob has a 2021 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. Unfortunately, Bob's bike experienced oil sumping. We talk about what Bob experienced as the issue presented itself, what he went through with the diagnosis of the problem, and what steps Harley went through to resolve the issue. This is an educational but fun episode. Grab your refreshment of choice and strap in! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORESymptoms: 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. 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. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-258-Sturgis 2020 Motorcycle Road Trip-80th Anniversary-Part 2 of 2 | 15 Jan 2021 | 01:39:00 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part two of a two-part series and is all about our 2020 Sturgis, SD motorcycle trip. In August 2020, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on a 9 day, 3200-mile, 5 state cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and into Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota. We stayed over in cities such as Missoula, Montana, Billings, Montana, Rapid City, South Dakota, and Butte, Montana. There will be a motorcycle documentary film released later this year on this entire trip and experience!During our Sturgis trip, we met up with our beloved Patron Members outside of Sturgis, South Dakota for an entire day. Our Patron Members support us financially, so we can continue to help as many bikes as we can worldwide. Of course, our Patron Members get benefits and exclusive access such as meetups like this. There was an awesome day ride prepared for the members. We all met up in the morning and we all went on a beautiful day ride together. We 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 STOREWe visited many places and saw a ton of great country on our Sturgis 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 our Sturgis motorcycle trip. We also share tips and tricks to assist riders who may be thinking of a long-distance motorcycle road trip. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-257-Sturgis 2020 Motorcycle Road Trip-80th Anniversary-Part 1 of 2 | 02 Jan 2021 | 01:19:35 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part one of a two-part series and is all about our 2020 Sturgis, SD motorcycle trip. In August 2020, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on a 9 day, 3200-mile, 5 state cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and into Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota. We stayed over in cities such as Missoula, Montana, Billings, Montana, Rapid City, South Dakota, and Butte, Montana. There will be a motorcycle documentary film released later this year on this entire trip and experience!During our Sturgis trip, we met up with our beloved Patron Members outside of Sturgis, South Dakota for an entire day. Our Patron Members support us financially, so we can continue to help as many bikes as we can worldwide. Of course, our Patron Members get benefits and exclusive access such as meetups like this. There was an awesome day ride prepared for the members. We all met up in the morning and we all went on a beautiful day ride together. We 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 STOREWe visited many places and saw a ton of great country on our Sturgis 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 our Sturgis motorcycle trip. We also share tips and tricks to assist riders who may be thinking of a long-distance motorcycle road trip. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-256-Harley-Davidson Oil Transfer or Migration Problem-The Facts | 17 Dec 2020 | 01:00:45 | |
Official website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com For some time Harley-Davidson has had an oil transfer or migration problem on certain touring models and they are still trying to figure it out. Listen in to this entire podcast episode to learn what it's all about and how to diagnose it. In this written article below are just the highlights. I try and keep it fairly basic and easy to understand. Introduction to the Harley oil transfer problem: Harley oil transfer is when oil moves over from the transmission into the primary case. This eventually leaves the transmission very low on oil and the primary with too much oil. Of course, a transmission with low or no oil will certainly fail and need to be repaired or completely replaced. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREUnderstand, there will always be a small amount of Harley oil transfer between the transmission and primary cases (small amounts-2 oz or so). This is normal and it's only when larger amounts are transferring that causes issues. This has been a frustrating issue for Harley over the years because it doesn't happen to all of their motorcycles. There are two shafts in the transmission, the main shaft and the countershaft, both having 6 gears. When the gears are turning, air and oil get blended and mixed around covering everything, and pressure is created. To help with the pressure, Harley designed a breathing transmission which is why you'll see the vent hose on the top of your transmission. The main shaft of the transmission extends all the way over to the primary side (right side). A push rod goes all the way through the hollow main shaft and it engages and disengages the clutch basket. The primary case has the clutch, compensator, primary chain and is an oil bath system. The oil here also gets blended and creates pressure when things are turning. This pressure is supposed to be relieved through the hollow main transmission shaft and back into the transmission and breath through the same transmission breather tube. Clearly this method is not working all the time and there are issues. 2014-2016 Twin Cam: Harley tried to fix this on the 2014-2016 twin cam models. Engineers resigned the main seal and spacer between the transmission and primary for closer tolerances. This seemed to fix the issue for those bikes that experienced it. 2017 & newer Milwaukee-Eight: In 2017 Harley released the Milwaukee-Eight motor and it didn't take long for the same issue to arise on select bikes. Harley oil transfer is isolated to touring models and especially those that are ridden long distances, which really blends the oil, builds pressure, and gives the oil much time to slowly transfer over. Those who ride short distances and don't ride often will likely never see the problem as there is not enough time for it to take effect. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Harley made a kit for the M8 that contains a transmission gasket and oil deflector called a "slinger" to combat the issue. The slinger is installed at the end of the hollow main transmission shaft and is supposed to sling oil away from it so there will be no oil transfer through it. Then came the 2018 and newer M8 models and the same Harley oil transfer problem existed. Harley made another kit for these models. The kit is basically a breather hose with a plastic shoe. A hole is drilled in the backside of the primary case and the breather hose (vent) is installed. This new breather vent is to prevent the vacuum effect on the transmission, thus stopping the pulling of oil from the transmission by the primary. This kit is only being put on those bikes that actually have the issue. How to determine whether this is an issue with your bike: The best way to find out if the Harley oil transfer issue is happening on your Harley is to check your transmission oil level, especially on longer rides. If you see no leaks around your Harley and your transmission oil is getting low then you likely have the issue. Also, your primary case will be overfilled with oil when checked. New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-255-Where is Harley-Davidson Headed in 2020? Changing Times! | 29 Nov 2020 | 01:10:31 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley-Davidson recently announced they will not be releasing the Bronx Streetfighter as promised later this year. Remember, this was the street racer style bike that was supposed to have the new liquid-cooled Revolution Max engine with 117 HP and 70 pound-foot of torque. Harley says the Streetfighter won't release next year either and won't comment on whether the Streetfighter will ever be released at this point. See my YouTube video titled: New Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz Making Emergency Changes! Sales Plummeting!! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREHarley says its immediate new product focus in 2021 will be on the launch of the Pan America, Harley's first adventure touring motorcycle and I'm actually very curious about this bike, as I also love adventure riding. But, I've said it before; If this bike is overpriced like the Livewire was when it was released, it will likely be a flop. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Harley continues to struggle here in 2020 and there are reports that 50 dealerships have closed or are in the process of closing and that "significantly more" will shut their doors this year. In July, Harley announced a five-year strategic plan after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a $92 million loss in the three months through June, with motorcycle sales plummeting 27%. This new overhaul includes vast changes to Harley's operating model, updated motorcycles, new products, and a focus on accessories and general merchandise. We talk about this and a whole bunch more, so listen in to this podcast episode for all the details. New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-254-Sturgis Jeff is Retired Now & Popeye Rides to Montana-Biker Talk | 13 Nov 2020 | 01:23:47 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Sturgis Jeff was a career law enforcement officer and has now retired! He certainly has more time to ride his motorcycle now and I'm jealous. In this episode, I have a conversation about Jeff's LEO career and what his retirement life is like. Retirement must be good because Jeff just bought a new 2020 Harley Ultra Limited CVO. This episode is all about biker talk. Yup, it's bikers sitting down and talking about biker stuff. Make sure to listen in as we have a great time and laugh a lot! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREPopeye was also with us and recently took an awesome motorcycle road trip with his wife and a few friends to Montana. He breaks down the route and places they stayed. He shares his experience and shares some great information if you're planning a trip to Montana. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Popeye took his fairly new 2020 Harley Street Glide Special he bought on our Grand Canyon trip last year. He was very pleased with his Rickrak Quick Detach Luggage System he got in the Law Abiding biker Store and gives a full review on it. You're missing out if you don't have this system yet. New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-253-First Ever West Coast Patron Member Biker Meetup-Law Abiding Biker Style! | 04 Nov 2020 | 01:38:19 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In late June 2020 history was made. Patron member Brad Johnston from Redmond, Oregon organized and hosted the first-ever Law Abiding Biker Patron Member Organized Meetup & Ride on the west coast! Every year, Law Abiding Biker™ Media organizes its own member meet up and ride but this particular ride was organized by a member for members, which is just awesome! I was fortunate enough to have attended the ride and event Brad hosted. We jokingly call these member hosted events "unsanctioned" but it's all in good fun and I totally support them. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREWhen I started Law Abiding Biker™ Media about 7 1/2 years ago I never knew the community would grow to this sort of thing. The Private Patron member-only Facebook Group is where it all happens! It's a troll-free zone and nothing but bikers helping bikers from around the world. It's one of the largest biker communities around and better than any of those spam-filled motorcycle forums! More and more there are Patron members in the private Facebook group that are organizing and hosting these rides and meetups all over. There have already been two east coast rides! It's unfortunate I have not been able to attend one of those rides yet. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!A bunch of the crew from Law Abiding Biker™ Media rode down to Oregon and met up with the group of Patron members. Brad took everyone on a beautiful motorcycle ride and tour around the area. Afterward, we all went to Brad's home where he and his wife hosted an awesome dinner with drinks for all of us! We really got to connect with each other. What an amazing experience and this is what the law abiding biker community is all about and why it's growing so quickly! New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-252-Harley-Davidson's Efforts to Draw a Younger Generation-Guest Michael Rubinson | 28 Oct 2020 | 01:51:55 | |
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 SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREMichael 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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-251-Two New Leaked Harley Models & Other Future Model News! | 16 Oct 2020 | 01:18:50 | |
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 STORESecond 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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-250-Harley Milwaukee-Eight Oil Sumping Issue | The Facts! | 06 Oct 2020 | 01:12:14 | |
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 STOREIf 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:
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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-249-Harley TV & The 2020 Harley GMC Pickup | 25 Sep 2020 | 01:13:19 | |
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 STOREI'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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-365-Why This Rider Switched From Harley-Davidson to Indian Motorcycle | 11 Apr 2024 | 02:36:37 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, Lurch and I are joined by Anthony and Stacey Peters. Anthony is a long-time Patreon supporter of Law Abiding Biker (LAB). He was in our area and stopped into the LAB studio to record some podcasts. Anthony used to ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles but recently switched to an Indian motorcycle. Stacey is also riding an Indian motorcycle. Listen and find out why they made the switch. This episode was live on YouTube for our beloved Patreon members. It's just one of the many perks of being a LAB Patron. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-248-Harley Boom Box Infotainment GTS Upgrade or The Sony XAV-AX7000 as an Alternative? | 15 Sep 2020 | 01:07:53 | |
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 STOREFor 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!
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.
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.
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. 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. New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-247-Long Distance Street Motorcycle Riding-Tips, Tricks, & Experience | 04 Sep 2020 | 00:56:43 | |
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 STOREWe 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:
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| LAB-246-New Motorcycle Riding Gear We Are Testing On Our Trip To Sturgis 2020! | 24 Jul 2020 | 01:17:17 | |
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)
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| LAB-245-The Kawasaki KLR 650's Production Run is Over | But the Bike Lives On! | 15 Jul 2020 | 01:14:31 | |
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 STOREThe 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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-244-Setting Motorcycle Suspension Sag & Adjusting Preload | 03 Jul 2020 | 01:22:42 | |
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 STOREMost 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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-243-Basics of Testing Your 12-Volt Motorcycle Battery & Charging System | 26 Jun 2020 | 01:19:49 | |
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. Your battery may even be holding a charge, but it's the cold-cranking amps that may determine if your battery needs replacement. https://shop.lawabidingbiker.com/ SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREWe 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) A must listen to Law Abiding Biker™ Podcast Episode and Article: Episode #176 (click link below) 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. https://goo.gl/EtxUnW 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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-242-Law Abiding Biker Hits 100k YouTube Subscribers & 7 Year Anniversary! | 17 Jun 2020 | 01:38:46 | |
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 STOREI 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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-241-Harley-Davidson End Times! CEO Levatich Quits? | 05 Jun 2020 | 01:30:29 | |
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 QuitsWhat 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 STORELevatich 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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-240-A Few of Our Favorite Motorcycle Riding Gear Items! | 25 May 2020 | 01:42:13 | |
I am always testing a ton of different progressive motorcycle riding gear behind the scenes here at Law Abiding Biker Media. I eventually get around to reviewing each piece of gear on our YouTube Channel. But, it can take me some time to get the reviews released. In this podcast episode, I share with you my top 6 favorite motorcycle riding gear items for 2019. I have ridden with all these items thousands of miles in many different conditions to include below freezing, over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and in the rain. I also released a YouTube video on my top 6 items of 2019. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREI personally lean more towards newer progressive Harley riding gear rather than leather. I love gear that has multiple functions, provides protection and looks good on and off the motorcycle. I love being able to just keep riding on as the weather changes w/o stopping and changing gear. Even better, I love getting off the bike to go walking around in gear that blends right in, such as protective riding jeans and shoes. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!Lurch also reveals some new more affordable riding gear that he tested during the past year. Make sure you check out all the other motorcycle riding gear reviews I've already done on the YouTube Channel. Here are the 3 items Lurch reviewed: (affiliate links) HERE IS MY TOP 6 MOTORCYCLE RIDING GEAR REVIEW VIDEO AND LINKS TO THE GEAR DISCUSSED Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-239-Harley Ignition Alignment-What the Heck Happened and How we Fixed It! | 15 May 2020 | 01:07:58 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com We were filming a Harley handlebar install on Popeye's new 2019 Street Glide. It was a long day and somehow when putting the ignition back on it got misaligned, which is a frustrating issue, to say the least. Then we checked my Street Glide Special to cross-check it and try to figure out what went wrong. In the process, we misaligned my Harley ignition. See our awesome Harley Handlebar Install Videos and save yourself a large amount of money by doing the project yourself. There's no need to pay a dealership to do this and we can show you how. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STOREAnyways, over the next several days, I spent a lot of time figuring out how to actually take the ignition apart and fix it without having to buy a new one. Of course, I then shared it with the biker community on our YouTube Channel. Knowing this information will save you time, money, and frustration. There are no instructions for fixing the internals of the ignition in the Harley service manuals because if something goes wrong they want you to replace the entire ignition at a cost of over $100 plus labor. You can't even buy the internal parts to the Harley ignition. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!In my tutorial video, I show you how to remove the ignition switch from your Harley-Davidson touring model. I then show you how to re-install it. At times, the ignition can come out of alignment when removing the switch and the shaft won't go back in or is stuck inside. Further, I show you how to take the entire ignition apart and fix the alignment problem. There's no need to take your Harley to a mechanic for this and you can do it yourself. There is also a Harley ignition specialty tool that can help fix the issues and I'll show you how to use it. GET HARLEY IGNITION TOOL HERE: (Affiliate Links Below) New Free Video Mentioned: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-364-Dealer Experience of Purchasing a 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide | 28 Mar 2024 | 01:14:32 | |
Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Well, I did it. After 10 years I finally upgraded from my 2014 Amber Whiskey Street Glide Special to a 2024 Harley Davidson Street Glide in Whiskey Fire with chrome finishes. I'm starting to think I have a thing for whiskey. Anyway, we made a business decision to replace my 2014 with a 2024. There have been enough changes that we can dig into the 2024 and provide you, the audience, with valuable information. One such piece of info is our brand new tutorial on the Harley-Davidson Skyline Operating System. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORESo if you listen to the podcast you heard me say that I would buy a new Street Glide if the 2024 models have come out with Variable Valve Timing (VVT). What I learned from Harley engineers is that the VVT motor is extremely smooth and designed to tour. The downside is it gets tricky to install cams and other motor upgrades. I may never install a cam, but I want the ability to do so if I choose. The non-VVT motor is a great base for those of us who want to upgrade our motors in our garages. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!It's been a while since I purchased a new bike at a dealership and I learned a few things to share with you. I was offered something called Theft Protection. One of the dealerships I was working with automatically added this to my purchase. It is a clear dab of paint they place on different parts of your bike. The clear paint contains micro dots with numbers and the paint glows under black light. As a law enforcement officer (LEO) I can tell you that most LEOs have no idea of this and I can't tell you if this info is in an accessible database. Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-238-Harley Boom Box Infotainment GTS Retro-Fit & Sena 30K & 20S Performance | 06 May 2020 | 01:17:57 | |
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 STOREIt'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.
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.
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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-237-Unsanctioned "Too Broke for Sturgis" Pacific Northwest Meetup Event | And Biker Talk | 24 Apr 2020 | 00:54:32 | |
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 STOREWe 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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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| LAB-236-Amputee Speaks After a Near-Death Motorcycle Accident-Guest Timothy White | 14 Apr 2020 | 01:35:13 | |
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 STORETimothy 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: Sponsor-Ciro 3D
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