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How to Reset Your Oil Change/Service Mileage on a Harley-Davidson Boom Box GTS Infotainment System

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Harley oil change mileage resetHere are the procedures to reset your oil change/service mileage on your Harley-Davidson equipped with a Boom!™ Box GTS Infotainment System. The GTS unit comes on many 2019 to present Harley touring models. If you have the older Boom Box 6.5 GT, which came on pre-2019 models, there is no option to reset your service mileage. 

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Get our detailed Harley-Davidson Boom Box Infotainment System tutorial videos and help flatten the learning curve! The Boom Box system is highly capable but can be frustrating to learn. Don't worry, we make it easy and show you all the tips and tricks, so you can spend less time learning and more time riding!

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Also, save yourself a ton of money and get one of our detailed Harley-Davidson oil change and service tutorial videos. Plus, have the pure satisfaction of wrenching on your own bike. Nobody cares as much about your Harley as you do. Trust me, this is not rocket science and with basic tools, you can do your own Harley oil changes and services. 

Here is the sequence to reset your oil change/service mileage on your Harley Boom Box GTS. 

1-Enter service mode on the screen.
a-Turn ignition off.
b-Wait 15 seconds.
c-Turn ignition to accessory (ACC) position.
d-Wait ten seconds for the WARNING screen to display.
e-Press and hold the power/mute button until the service menu is displayed.
2-Select: Reset.
3-Select: Mileage Reset.
4-Select: Confirms mileage reset.

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LAB-264-Sea 2 Sea 4 PTSD Motorcycle Ride-Guest Ronald Moore

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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.

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So, 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.

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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.

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Kawasaki KLR 650 Top Gun Rear Shock Spring Install Tutorial Video

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KLR rear shockIn this video, I show you how to replace your Kawasaki KLR rear shock spring. The spring I chose to use is a Top Gun rear shock spring for Kawasaki KLR 650 for years 1987-2018. Changing this rear shock spring is one of the first upgrades you should do your KLR as it's very soft and was not designed to carry extra weight or luggage. Changing only the spring instead of the entire rear shock is the most economical way to go. 

There are different models of the Top Gun KLR rear shock spring and the one you choose will depend on what weight you anticipate carrying. 

The Top Gun Rear shock springs are heavier and allow for added weight from a passenger or luggage and are made with the highest quality materials for accuracy and consistency. A properly sized (weighted) spring can put you at the correct ride height for adequate suspension travel.

I have been running this Top Gun spring on my 2018 Kawasaki KLR and have been very happy with its performance. 

For this project, you'll want to get a set of Tusk Spring Compressors. These are affordable and of great quality. These will allow you to get the stock spring off the shock and get the new spring on. 

Features of the Top Gun Shock Spring for KLR:

  • Replaces the stock light shock spring so the KLR can support heavier loads (luggage for example).
  • Made with the highest quality materials for accuracy and consistency.
  • 3 spring rates available to better suit each rider refer to the weight chart when deciding what spring is best for you.
  • Made in the USA

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LAB-263-Harley 2021 Model Lineup & More!

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2021 Harley ModelsIn 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.

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And 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.

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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.

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LAB-262-The Ideal Motor Company in 2021 for a Younger Generation? Guest-Michael Rubinson-28 years old

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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.

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In 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.

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Listen in to this episode as we dive in deep on this subject matter. Michael has some great insight and suggestions for Harley.

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The Real Harley-Davidson Pan America Adventure Touring Motorcycle Release-What You Want to Know!

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Harley Pan AmericaHarley-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. So, in my video, I 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. (see my video below)

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. You'll want to watch my video for all the specs and differences but I'll mention some of the highlights in this article. ‘

The Harley Pan America 1250 Special comes with Semi-Active Front and Rear Suspension with Vehicle Load Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Center Stand, Multi-Position Rear Brake Pedal, Brush Guard, Aluminum Skid Plate, Daymaker® Signature Adaptive Headlamp, Hand Wind Deflectors, Heated Hand Grips, and Steering Damper. 

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The factory-installed options for the Harley Pan America special model included adaptive ride height for $1,000 and tubeless laced wheels for $500. If you choose adaptive ride height, the motorcycle will lower the seat height when you come to a stop and maintains a constant, optimum suspension sag at speed by adjusting preload while continuously sensing weight inputs. 

The Harley Pan America 1250 weighs 534 lbs in running order and starts at a base price of $17,320. It comes in two color options-vivid black and for and additional $250 you can get it in river rock gray. 

The Pan America 1250 special weighs 559 lbs in running order and starts at a base price of $19,999. It comes in three color options-vivid black, gauntlet gray metallic for an additional $250, or the two-tone option, baja orange/stone washed white pearl for an additional $350. There are 5 pre-programmed rider modes to choose from onHarley Pan America both models and the special model has 5 pre-programmed suspension settings. 

Both models are coming with the Revolution Max 1250 liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, V-twin engine, which has double overhead camshafts (DOHC) that facilitate higher peak horsepower. The Revolution Max puts out 145 horsepower, 94 ft-lb of torque, and gets around 46 mpg. 

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The Harley Pan America is coming with a 6.8 touchscreen infotainment system, which will be compatible with wireless Bluetooth headsets. The system has plenty of gauges and built-in GPS maps and guidance. 

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. 

One of my only complaints is the 5.6-gallon fuel tank size on the Pan America. I wish it were bigger considering what type of motorcycle it is. As a comparison, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 7.9 gallon fuel tank. However, it's always worth noting that a larger fuel tank does equal more weight. It will often come down to where you'll be riding and how far fuel stops are in between. 

Overall, well done Harley-Davidson!

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LAB-261-Motorcycle Road Racer Mallory Dobbs Interview

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motorcycle road racingI 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.

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Mallory 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.

motorcycle road racingWith 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!

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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.

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