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2014 Harley Davidson Hydraulic Clutch Malfunction Safety Recall #1: Law Abiding Biker |NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V-515

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BLOG-This hydraulic clutch malfunction happened to my 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special over a month ago and before this recall came out.  The Harley Davidson mechanics at my local dealer and I had no idea it would be a Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Podcast 2014 Harley Davidson Hydraulic Clutchrecall issue.  We thought it was just an isolated problem to my motorcycle. This recall came out on October 16, 2013.

I quickly realized that the Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Podcast and Media should jump on this and get some of the truths out about the 2014 Harley Davidson Hydraulic Clutch Malfunction Safety Recall.  I actually ride a Harley that experienced this problem, so I figured I am more qualified to write about it.

The day I drove my new Harley Street Glide Special home, the hydraulic clutch malfunctioned and would not disengage.  What that means is, when you pull the clutch lever in the Harley keeps moving forward.  So I limped it back several times to the Harley dealer (you can shift w/o a clutch if you know how).  Several times the Harley Davidson mechanics (great guys) bled the hydraulic clutch system, as we believed there may be an air bubble.

Anyways, that did not work, so they robbed a master hydraulic clutch cylinder off another 2014 floor model and put it on my motorcycle.  My motorcycle was so new that they did not have any new parts in stock yet.

My 2014 Harley Street Glide Special's hydraulic clutch system has been working like a dream ever since.  It appears it is just some hydraulic master cylinders that are faulty, as in my case.  I love my 2014 Harley Street Glide Special and if you want to see my full review and video CLICK HERE.  

I stopped by my local Harley Davidson dealer today, where I know everyone, and conversed with them about the recall.  I spoke with their service advisor and the mechanics.  They obviously remembered the problem they initially had with my Street Glide Special.  Of course, they are supposed to advise persons not to ride the bike until this recall is done.  NOT A CHANCE FOR ME-LOL and they know that, but did their required duty.

They know me well and my ridding abilities.  It is not a huge deal if you don't freak out when or if it ever even happens to you.  It could happen on any bike if you have a clutch malfunction.  This particular clutch issue on select 2014 Harley models will likely not happen to many people and your hydraulic clutch will likely give you signs of problems before is completely happens.

Some news sources and blogs are blowing this recall out of proportion of course and scaring some riders.  Harley has to take it very seriously of course, because of law suits and attorneys.  And it should be taken seriously, because it can be a serious or fatal problem to some riders, depending on riding experience.

These things happen in a non perfect world and Harley is all over it and taking care of it as expected.  Chill out for now……..  If you are really worried, then Harley will come pick up your affected 2014 model, take it to the shop, fix the recall, and deliver it back to you.

The guys at my local Harley dealer said the new recall parts are supposed to be in on October 21, 2013 with instructions on what the mechanics need to do exactly to complete the recall.  They should get to fixing the effected 2014 Harley models as soon as possible after that date.

If your clutch will not disengage don't freak out. Here are some basic tips, but my advice is that of Harley-Davidson, which is not to ride your effected model until the recall work is done. These are just a few tips for any motorcycle where the clutch fails to disengage.
  1. Turn engine switch to OFF immediately and use your brakes to stop.  Turn on hazard lights.
  2. Or apply your brakes hard until your engine dies and then you will be stopped.  Turn on hazard lights.
  3. Whatever you do, don't freak out and swerve into oncoming lanes or in front of other cars.
  4. Your hydraulic clutch will likely give you signs before it stops disengaging completely, like rough shifting (loud clanking when shifting and jerking), so pay attention and get off the road ASAP if you notice anything unusual.

Below is the official Harley Davidson press release: (taken directly from their website)

MILWAUKEE (October 16, 2013) – Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is acting quickly to address  potential safety issues by voluntarily recalling certain 2014 Touring motorcycles equipped with a hydraulic clutch system that may pose a safety issue for riders and/or passengers. The recalls include a Do Not Ride notice to owners and a Do Not Deliver notice to Harley-Davidson dealers until the motorcycle is fixed.

“The safety of our customers is our highest priority,” said Tony Wilcox, Harley-Davidson General Manager of Motorcycle New Product Delivery. “We have identified potential safety issues and are moving quickly to notify our customers and dealers. The inspection and repair of these motorcycles is extremely important, so it’s critical that our customers with affected vehicles contact their dealers immediately. We apologize for this circumstance. The company is committed to correcting this issue and providing customers with the quality experience and service they expect.

”The recalls affect 25,185 Touring motorcycles, models FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE and FLHRSE, and 3,861 Softail® CVOs and Trikes, models FLHTCUTG, FXSBSE and FLSTNSE, built between May 3, 2013, and Oct. 14, 2013.Some of these motorcycles may exhibit a condition in which the hydraulic clutch system may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.  If the clutch does not disengage as intended, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, which could result in an accident. Harley-Davidson has initiated these recalls to correct the affected motorcycles.The company is taking the additional measure of issuing a Do Not Ride notice to riders given the potential safety issues. The company wants owners of affected motorcycles to contact an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer immediately to arrange for an inspection. The dealer will pick up, inspect and make the necessary repairs at no cost to the owner. The repairs have been identified and should take less than one hour.

Although the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is closed as a result of the partial government shutdown, Harley-Davidson is proceeding with these voluntary recalls consistent with NHTSA’s process.

About Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson’s website at www.harley-davidson.com.

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Update 10/24/13:

I rode my 214 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special to my local dealer and spoke with the service manager in-depth.  I also looked at the exact parts that they are installing.  In the Harley Davidson recall kit that they have sent all dealers is a plunger and a gasket.  It takes about one hour and they install a new plunger into the master clutch cylinder.  They also remove your clutch inspection plate to inspect and make sure you have the correct pressure plate.  The gasket for the kit is for putting the clutch inspection (derby cover) cover back on after the inspection.  Good to go!

2014 Street Glide Special Review, Pictures, and Video; Law Abiding Biker | Motorcycle Podcast, Videos, and Blogs

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VIDEO & BLOG-I purchased my brand new 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special (FLHXS) in early September 2013 from my local Harley Davidson dealership (Owen's Cycle). I traded in my denim black 2011 Street Glide to make this purchase. See the below video and pictures to get a good and extensive look at the 2014 Street Glide Special.

I wanted to put this blog out for our entire Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Podcast and Media Community or anyone else who may be considering purchasing this motorcycle. We will also be going over this bike on an upcoming episode of the Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Podcast, so stay tuned!

Harley Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System!

3 Must see videos on everything you need to know on how to operate the new Boom!™ Box Infotainment System. Don't be frustrated, I will show you how.

  1. TUTORIAL VIDEO-Complete Harley Davidson “Boom Box” Infotainment System GPS Stereo Tutorial 
  2. TUTORIAL VIDEO-Harley Davidson Boom Box Infotainment Software & Map Update Tutorial
  3. TUTORIAL VIDEO-Complete Harley Davidson Ride Planner & GPS Guide

NEWEST-VIDEO OVERVIEW 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special (FLHXS)

OLDER-VIDEO OVERVIEW 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special (FLHXS)

I was absolutely sold on the “amber whiskey” color, which is what I ended up with. For one to truly appreciate the “amber whiskey” color on the 2014 Street Glide Special, you really must take the bike into natural light and especially sunlight. Wow, when you do so, it really pops and is so gorgeous! Looking at it on the Harley Davidson website or while it is sitting inside a dealership simply does not do the color justice.

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The 2014 Street Glide Special sports the air cooled 103” cu in V-Twin High Output Motor (1690 cc). There is also an integrated oil cooler. This 103 cu in V-Twin now comes stock with the 255 cam kit already installed. The 255 cam offers substantial increase in low-end torque. I have been very impressed with the performance of this motor and it is a runner for sure. It is awesome to have that extra power at take off and when passing for certain. This bike really gets up and goes and feels extremely smooth.

The 2014 Street Glide Special comes stock with a hydraulic clutch, 6 speed Cruise Drive transmission, of course the 6 gallon fuel tank, and the bike weighs in at 818 lbs. The motor has Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI). The engine is said to get around 42 miles per gallon combined city/highway and I have found that to be accurate.

The 2014 Street Glide Special sports beautiful stock black Enforcer Cast Aluminum wheels on front and back. The front wheel is 19 inches and has a Dunlop D408F 130/60B19 tire, while the rear wheel is 16 inches and has a Dunlop D407T 180/65B16. The tires handle well and you can drag floorboards all day long around corners!

The gauges on the dash now run along the top, making room for the 6” touch screen Boom Box Infotainment System below. For a complete and thorough instructional video on how to set up and operate the new Harley Davidson Boom Box Infotainment System CLICK HERE. I also wrote a very informational article on the lack of MAC support for the new Boom Box Infotainment System and how the download updates work.

The speedometer and tachometer are 10% larger and have 68% wider numbers. It has a 28% larger fuel and volt gauge with 30% wider numbers. The display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty, and gear indicator. All the gauges are beautifully backlit.

On the left handlebar controls on top is a trigger switch (odometer, trip A, trip B, and range to empty). Also on the left handlebar controls is a switch to operate voice commands via a bluetooth headset to the Boom Box Infotainment System. The cruise control is now solely operated by a joystick and has been moved to the left handlebar controls. Now you can rock the throttle back with your right hand and set the cruise with your left. This was a very nice change.

On the right handlebar controls is an information switch to display ambient temperature, oil pressure and whether your engine idle temperature management system (EITMS) is enabled. This is all displayed on the large 6” Boom Box Infotainment System Screen.

These are all new ergonomic hand controls and include joysticks on each side to control all the functions of the Boom Box Infotainment System and cruise control. I can tell you that everything to operate the electronics is right at your fingertips and feels great!

The inside of the fairing is beautiful on the 2014 Street Glide Special and is painted in an eye catching gloss black finish. This really completes the inside of fairing and makes it stand out.

Of course the new front fairing vent or “wind tunnel” is a huge new addition to the 2014 Street Glide Special. You can close the vent by a large button on the upper left inside of the fairing. This new vent is placed there to reduce head buffering, which it does. Essentially the air rushes through the fairing vent and shoots a wall of air straight up in front of you in order to slow the oncoming air. This is my assessment of how it operates.

I have tested this vent “wind tunnel” in all different conditions and at many different speeds. My personal estimation is that it reduces head buffering by about 25-30%. The only time I can see that I would close the vent is during extremely heavy rains or hail. I have opened it and closed on very cold mornings and nights and it does not seem to matter. The only downfall to the new fairing vent is that you can now not install inside fairing storage pouches on your dash, as it would block the wind tunnel, but I believe the trade off is well worth it.

The FLHXS comes standard with dual front brakes, ABS, and the new linked braking system they call the Reflex Braking System. Essentially in an emergency stop, not only do the ABS brakes kick in, but if you apply too much front or rear brakes, the sensors within recognize this problem and even out the braking pressures. This all results in very quick braking in an emergency.

The beautiful thing is that the linked braking system does not kick in until 20-25 mph. This is super important for motorcycle law enforcement officers, who do a lot of low speed aggressive maneuvers and have to use the rear brake a lot while doing so. On other brands of bikes that had similar linked type brakes, they activated even at very low speeds, making the slow speed maneuvers much more difficult for the police motorcycle officer. This of course goes for anyone who practices or knows how to perform aggressive slow speed maneuvers. Harley Davidson really thought this one out!

A few other things worth mentioning are the restyled hard saddle bags with a one touch design latch, dual halogen headlight, 49 mm telescopic front forks, stiffer triple clamps, larger steering bearings, low profile front fender, Jukebox media compartment with a USB connection and one touch access door, and of course the Harley Davidson Factory Security System with hands free security fob.

All these additions and changes have made an awesome riding 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special. The bike is tight, smooth, fast, and powerful. It corners like a dream and it is even hard to tell how fast you are going unless looking at the speedometer. That is how smooth this bike runs. The new Boom Box Infotainment System with integrated GPS is just what I was calling for. The audio system sounds great and can be heard fine, even at freeway speeds.

The only thing I did to the bike is have the fuel injection remapped and replaced the stock mufflers with Vance and Hines Dresser Twin Slash Rounds slip on mufflers. To see that review and video CLICK HERE. To get a complete step by step tutorial video on how to uninstall your stock Harley headers and install new aftermarket headers/exhaust CLICK HERE. I will likely put a different air intake on the bike at some point, but I am still trying to decide which one. Other than that I will leave the bike as it is.  To get a step by step tutorial video on installing a Stage One Air Intake or installing a Dyno Jet Power Commander V on you Harley Davidson CLICK HERE.

I really don't have a bad thing to say about the 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special. It is a big improvement over my 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide, but I loved that bike too.

Just when you think there is nothing more Harley Davidson can do to make their bikes even better, they knock it out of the park! Well done Harley Davidson and you should be very proud of this bike!

Don't forget to check out all the Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Podcasts and other Media. We will be discussing this bike on an upcoming episode. Of course, don't miss out on all of the great content provided on our podcasts and website. You can listen to the Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Podcast in iTunes, Zune, Blackberry, Stitcher Radio or right from this website! What are you waiting for? Come join the Law Abiding Biker Community and get involved!

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Apple MAC support for Harley Davidson 2014 Boom!™ Box Infotainment System to include NaviExtras? PC Support Only?

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Update ==>Yes-MAC Apple Support for Harley Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System-Finally!

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BLOG-Now standard on many of the new 2014 Harley Davidson Touring Models is the Boom Box Infotainment System. Law Abiding Biker (LAB) Motorcycle Podcast and Media created a very detailed instructional video on how to set up and utilize the new Harley Davidson Boom Box Infotaiment System, as the instructions that come with it are lacking to say the least.

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I purchased a 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, which comes standard with the Boom Box 6.5GT Infotaiment System. There was a ton of information lacking on this system and where you could update its software versions and maps. I had many questions from the Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Community, so I decided that Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Podcast and Media should begin investigating this matter. Of course, I also need to know for myself, as I have this system on my Harley Davidson. I spent much time investigating this through email chains and phone calls. I was frustrated many times, as I was being put through many phone trees and talking to many people, whom did not have the answers to my questions.

I was in contact with both Harley Davidson and NaviExtras, whom have partnered on this built in system. We will get to that in a moment. I advised persons I spoke with that I was going to produce a Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Podcast covering this matter and write a BLOG, so they were really hustling to try and get me the answers.

People truly wanted to help me, but as I quickly found out, the Boom Box Infotainment System was so new that persons at Harley Davidson and at NaviExtras were undeducated on the system. In fact, persons at NaviExtras did not even know they supported the built in Boom Box Infotainment System, but it states in the Harley Davidson manuals you get when you buy a 2014 Touring Model, to go to NaviExtras website for all your map updates and additional maps. I was a bit embarassed for both companies at this point. I am a die hard Harley Davidson supporter and rider, but I am also fair and blanced. Harley Davidson is far from perfect, so I am just reporting the truth here.

I learned that Harley Davidson is going to handle all the downloadable software updates for the Boom Box Infotainment System on their website, while NaviExtras is going to handle all the GPS map updates (at a price) and the ability to purchase additional maps on their website. Wow, they sure made this more confusing for the consumer than it needed to be. So, Harley Davdison and NaviExtras have partnershiped in providing support for the Boom Box Infotainment System.

So, you grab a thumb drive/memory stick, 8gb or better, go to the Harley Davidson website, download the new Boom Box operating system updates, plug the memory stick into the USB port in your new Harley Davidson's Juke Box Compartment, and upload the new version. The same steps are taken if you want to update your maps or put new ones on your system, except you go to NaviExtras.

You can also go to Harley Davidson's Ride Planner and download your routed trip onto the memory stick and upload it into the Boom Box System's GPS the same wa

SERIOUSLY? NO MAC SUPPORT BY HARLEY DAVIDSON OR NAVIEXTRAS FOR THE NEW BOOM BOX INFOTAINMENT SYTEM? HELLO, IT IS THE YEAR 2014 FOLKS! GET ON BOARD OR YOU ARE GOING TO MISS OUT AND LOOSE BUSINESS!

A huge amount of Law Abiding Bikers/Motorcyclists and Harley Davidson owners, and the general public for that matter, wisely use a MAC instead of a PC. MAC is all many people now have in their homes and businesses for good reasons. Why would such a large company like Harley Davison not support MAC and only support PC?. There is absolutely no excuse for that.

After much effort, I reached someone fairly high up at Harley Davidson, who could answer my questions-not really. He confirmed that Harley Davidson does not support the use of MAC for the new Boom Box Infotainment System and only supports PC. I dug further and asked him if they were working towards MAC support. Of course his reply was, “we really can't comment on anything we might be working on”. He could not give me any valid information on wether or not MAC support was coming. I considered this rather poor customer service and poor public information for such a large company like Harley Davidson that I have put my hard earned money into.

NaviExtras did finally figure out they are supporting the system-LOL. They now have a big slider picture of the Harley Davidson Boom Box Infotaiment System on their Harley Davidson section of their website. Imagine that?  Here is a direct quote from an email they sent me: “We are happy to inform you that our company plans to release Toolbox to other platforms as well (Linux, Mac), but at the moment they are not yet available. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide you any information about a possible release date. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”  So this year?  Maybe 5 years?  At least they are working on it I guess.

So basically, NaviExtras is loosing a HUGE market share, because MAC owners can't purchase and download their very expensive maps at this point. You would think their marketing department would be smarter than this? I absolutely won't purchase or download anything from NaviExtras until they have MAC support and I suggest you do the same.

My suggestion is to call Harley Davidson 1-800-258-2464 prompt #2 and demand MAC support for software updates for the Boom Box Infotainment System. We are the paying customers and deserve this from Harley Davidson. If nobody complains then Harley Davidson will definitely sit on this issue. I strongly suggest you do the same to NaviExtras, who is partnershipped with Harley Davidson and also owes this to us. The only way to light a fire in them is to overwhelm them with inquiries and concern about this issue.

Make sure to tune into the Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Podcast, where in a future episode we will be discussing this lack of MAC support for the Harley Davidson Boom Box Infotainment System. I will get much more detailed in my verbal description on the podcast and advise of any new information or updates on the matter.

Don't forget that if you want a full step-by- step tutorial video on how to set up and operate the Boom Box Infotainment System CLICK HERE.

CHECK THESE BOOM!™ BOX TUTORIAL VIDEOS OUT!

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Nominate Law Abiding Biker Podcast for the 2013 People’s Podcast Awards! Hurry!

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BLOG-If you feel so inclined and love listening to our podcast, please take a moment and nominate the Law Abiding Biker Podcast for the 2013 People's Podcast Awards.  This is the 9th Annual People's Podcast Awards and it only takes about a minute to nominate us. #LawAbidingBiker #MotorcyclePodcast #BikerPodcast #PCA13

Nominations close on October 15, 2013 @ 2359 hrs, so time is a tickin'. We truly appreciate each and every one of our loyal listeners!

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LAB-19-Unorganized Motorcycle Guys (UMG’s) VS. SUV Driver Assault Incident in NYC

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PODCAST-This is a special LAB Podcast Episode to cover the every changing information reference the unorganized motorcycle guys (UMG's) attack on the driver of a SUV after he ran over one of the UMG's in New York City in late September 2013. We weigh in on this incident with our opinions and experience. We try to dig deep into the incident while looking at all sides. This is the most fair and balanced podcast on this incident that you will find.

This was a large group of unorganized motorcycle guys (UMG's) and one of them pulled in front of the SUV and suddenly slowed. The SUV driver, who had his wife and child with him, then lightly struck the rear of the UMG that pulled in front of him. The whole freeway shut down and the massive group of UMG's stopped in front of the SUV driver and his family. Preliminary information shows that the SUV driver feared for his safety from the UMG's and had no escape route. The SUV driver sped forward, running over one of the UMG's, and continued away on the freeway. That UMG is now paralyzed.

The UMG's then chased down the SUV driver and his family, whom finally got caught up in traffic and had to stop. The UMG's then aggressively smashed out his window, pulled him out of the SUV, and beat him. Information is that an off duty under cover Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) was also involved in the incident.

The driver of the SUV has been criminally charged with nothing, but several of the UMG's have been criminally charged. The story is still unfolding and we here at LAB will continue to cover it.

To keep up to date on the ever changing details of this incident, make sure to listen to all the latest episodes of the Law Abiding Biker (LAB) Podcast. Also, as new links, information, and videos become available, I will add them to my original blog at www.LawAbidingBiker.com/BikerGangNYC, where you can get educated and stay up to date on the incident.

Video-How to Install a DynoJet Power Commander V on a Harley Davidson

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  • Save money now. Install a Power Commander V on your Harley-Davidson yourself.

  • Make certain your EFI is properly tuned on your motorcycle for optimum performance.

  • Do it in your garage or on your patio right on the kickstand! 

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VIDEO-This is a very thorough step-by-step tutorial video that will teach you how to install a DynoJet Power Commander V on your Harley Davidson motorcycle right on the kickstand. This will SAVE YOU MONEY by not having to take your Harley to a mechanic to tune you Electronic Fuel Injection. This is a video by bikers for bikers!

Once you have the Power Commander V (PCV) installed then you are ready to install a Dyno Jet Auto Tuner if you choose, which will allow even more fine tuning of your EFI. We also have a tutorial video that will teach you how to install the DynoJet Auto Tuner. The DynoJet Auto Tuner hooks to the Power Commander V (PCV).

You can just run the Power Commander V on your motorcycle and be good with that. If you get new header pipes, mufflers, or air intake on your motorcycle then you need to at least do a basic re-map of your motorcycle's electronic fuel injection (EFI), or things will not run properly.

That is where the Power Commander V comes into play. Most places you order the Power Commander V from will program it with the appropriate base map for your intake/exhaust set up, which eliminates the necessity for you to hook it to a computer. You just tell them what pipes and what air intake you installed and they ship it with the correct generic base map. If it does not ship that way then I would order from another distributor. Or you can connect the PCV with a computer and USB cable and install the correct base map yourself. The maps are free for download from different EFI sales websites.

The great thing about the Power Commander V verses the Harley Davidson dealer standard EFI download is that with the PCV you can always hook it to a computer later and change a base map for free in the event you change pipes or air intake down the road. With the Harley dealer standard download you have to return and pay every time they have to flash your Engine Control Module (ECM). Harley charges $210+ for this download for 15 minutes of work. So, at a bit over $300 the Power Commander V seems the way to go, unless you are absolutely certain you will never change your motorcycle pipes or air intake again.

Now, if you want to ramp things up a bit with tuning your motorcycle's EFI then you can get the DynoJet Auto Tuner to go with the PCV for finer tuning of your motorcycle's electronic fuel injection. The Auto Tuner has 18mm wide-band O2 sensors. One O2 sensor screws into the 18mm bung on the front header pipe and the other on the rear header pipe.

Your stock Harley Davidson has narrow-band 12mm O2 sensors and 12mm bungs on your header pipes. So, you will need to order header pipes with 18mm bungs if you want to install the Auto Tuner. Or, the Auto Tuner comes with the 18mm bungs, which you could have welded into the header pipes and the 12mm bungs removed. Any auto exhaust technician or welder can do this easy weld job for you.

Once we show you how to completely install and wire the DynoJet Auto Tuner, we show you how to get it hooked up to your laptop via a USB cable. You will need a computer for the Auto Tuner, so you can utilize it properly and get the most out of it. So, I strongly suggest you utilize a computer for the Auto Tuner.

You can just install and pair the DynoJet Auto Tuner with the Power Commander V and leave it. It will do some tuning if just left and paired with the Power Commander V. However, it will not make large adjustments to your base map and only small ones while riding.

To accept larger trim values and really make a bigger difference you will need a laptop to do so. DynoJet does not want the Auto Tuner to make larger adjustments automatically while a motorcyclist is riding. So, you have to return after riding, hook up a laptop, and manually agree to the suggested trim values and then push the base map back to the Power Commander V. Of course, in the Auto Tuner video we show you how to use the DynoJet software and do all this.

Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up!

Biker Gang Bash Assault in New York City

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Listen to Podcast Episode #19 to get all the information!

Below are just a few links and resources so you can try and get educated on the incident.  Hope to hear from you soon!!

http://nypost.com/2013/09/30/bikers-attack-suv-after-driver-rams-riders/

http://investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/03/20790189-dangerous-new-breed-of-biker-gang-seeks-internet-glory-taunting-police?lite

http://nypost.com/2013/10/04/hells-angels-rip-biker-gangs-west-side-highway-beatdown/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/05/undercover-cop-motorcycle-attack-bikers-beat-driver_n_4049375.html

http://www.foxnews.mobi/quickPage.html?page=22995&content=98622761&pageNum=-1

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57606767-504083/nyc-motorcycle-attack-update-undercover-police-officer-charged-with-gang-assault-in-biker-suv-confrontation/

http://www.ibtimes.com/who-wojciech-braszczok-meet-undercover-cop-who-took-part-nyc-biker-gang-assault-suv-driver-photos

http://gothamist.com/2013/10/09/undercover_biker_cop_charged_with_g.php#photo-3

According to the criminal complaint, off duty under cover New York City Police Officer Braszczok, 32, is seen on a video wearing a black vest with “Front Line Soldiers” and “New Rochelle, NY” written on the back.  Here is the link to their website, but it looks like they have gutted it pretty good.  There FaceBook page has been taken down too?  http://www.frontlinesoldiersmc.com

 

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