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LAB-377-An Epic East Coast Motorcycle Road Trip Adventure | Part 2 of 2

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Motorcycle tripThis 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.

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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 East Coast motorcycle trip. We also share tips and tricks to assist riders who may be thinking of a long-distance motorcycle road trip.

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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.  

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  • Scott Hendry of Tacoma, Washington

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  • Randy Gerdon of Simi Valley, California
  • John Maniscalco of Evans Mills, New York
  • Steve White of Euless, Texas

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LAB-376-An Epic East Coast Motorcycle Road Trip Adventure | Part 1 of 2

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Motorcycle tripThis 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.

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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 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.  

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  • Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products
  • Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation

 

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  • Want to ride longer?
  • Tired of a sore and achy ass?
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New Patrons:

  • Raymond Rowell of Hudson, New Hampshire
  • Scott Hendry of Tacoma, Washington
  • Jae Person of Folsom, Pennsylvania

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  • Clarence E Fitzgerald Jr.
  • Louis Fetherolf
  • Charles Seper of Fort Collins, Colorado

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Exciting Patreon Membership Change

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PatreonHey Bikaholics, I just wanted to quickly tell you about some changes for our current and future Patron members of Law Abiding Biker Media. We wanted to let you all know about a change we are making that will help us deliver a better membership experience going forward.

We are switching from “per piece of content” to “monthly” subscription billing on Patreon effective October 2024. This means that every month you will have a consistent price for all of the benefits that we provide, and it won’t fluctuate based on the number of content pieces per month that we release.

Don't stress out. There isn't really anything you need to do as a current member, but we wanted to keep you informed and be transparent. We decided to make this change both for the consistency it provides to members and us, and the flexibility to consider other benefits we can provide that aren’t tied to the number of paid posts we make. Your membership will be converted from a “per creation” amount to an easier “monthly” subscription amount.

 Understand, that we've never raised fees in over 10 years for our Patron members. During this transition, we are slightly raising membership fees for the first time for all new memberships as operation costs have increased over time.

HERE ARE THE CHANGES TO MEMBERSHIP FEES:

  • Base Tier- From $1 to $5 per month
  • Mid Tier- From $12 to $15 per month
  • Top Tier – From $20 to $25 per month

The only change existing members will see during this transition is that they'll only be charged once a month now instead of per piece of content that we release.

Understand that if you choose to sign up exclusively within the IOS app on your iPhone, you'll pay additional fees to Apple for using their sign-up services. Even if you have an iPhone, you can still choose to sign up outside of Apple IOS ecosystem using the Patreon website directly to sign up and then use the Patreon App like always on your iPhone without the additional Apple fees. You'll be paying Patreon and us directly that way, instead of using Apple and paying their additional fees.

Existing members will be happy to know that when we transition, you are grandfathered in at your current pledge level as long as you continue to use your current payment method. Once the transition happens, you can make membership changes in your Patreon account.

Thanks for your understanding as we make this transition to a standard monthly subscription fee, which is an easier and more understandable model. We wanted to inform all of our members now so everyone is fully informed before this takes effect in October 2024. Please reach out if you have any questions.

We’re looking forward to this next phase of building our community together on Patreon! And if your not yet a Patron member, you are really missing out. It's the fastest growing biker community around and there are a plethora of benefits for becoming a member. You can learn more by heading over to LawAbidingBiker.com/Patreon

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LAB-375-Touratech 2024 with BDK and Oscar

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Touratech RallyIn this podcast episode, I'm joined by BDK and Oscar, and we talk about the 2024 Touratech Rally.  The Touratech Rally is an annual adventure motorcycle rally held in Plain, WA, organized by Touratech USA, a well-known manufacturer, and distributor of adventure motorcycle equipment and accessories.

The Touratech Rally provides a great opportunity for adventure motorcyclists and enthusiasts to come together, share experiences, attend workshops, and participate in various activities related to adventure riding. The rally typically features guided rides, skills clinics, camping, vendor displays, and product demonstrations.

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Participants can explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest region's scenic backroads and off-road trails, offering a fantastic backdrop for adventure riding. Riders can meet like-minded individuals, get inspired by seasoned adventurers, and learn from experts in the field during the event.

Since event details may change from year to year, it's essential to check the official Touratech USA website or other reliable sources for the most current information on the Touratech Rally.

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There are parts and accessory vendors on site as well as motorcycle manufacturers providing demo rides.  We test-rode various KTM motorcycles and had a blast.  If you're an adventure bike rider you should consider attending this event.  

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LAB-374-Adventure/Dirt/Enduro Market, Bikes, Predictions, Our Bikes, Projects, and Wants with Oscar and BDK

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Adventure Motorcylce Dirt BikeOur main content for this podcast and our YouTube Channel is street motorcycles; more specifically American V-Twin.  But, we do love all motorcycles.  Many of us have adventure motorcycles and dirt bikes.  Rick recently purchased a Husqvarna Norder 901.  We get into a fun debate about which is a better adventure motorcycle; the Kawasaki KLR650 or a Norden 901.  The truth is it is difficult to find the perfect adventure motorcycle.  They tend to lean either toward dirt or street, without being great at either. 

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Brian, you may know him as Goat, just bought a Norden 901 Expedition.  Goat is later in his life and getting back into off-rod riding.  He road dirt as a young man, but life got in the way.  There seems to be a trend of guys getting into adventure and dirt riding later in life.  Our guess is that guys like Goat are at a place in life where they can afford to have an extra bike and the time to ride it.  

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I just purchased a 2024 Husqvarna 300 TE.  I've been thinking about this purchase for a few years.  Law Abiding Biker, my full-time law enforcement job, and other obligations limit my time to ride dirt.  After riding single-track at the Touratech Rally I was hooked and decided to pull the trigger.  The 2024 Husqvarna 300 TE is technically an enduro bike.  Two-stroke motorcycles have come a long way since I was a kid.  The two strokes of today have a much better power band.  Oscar gets into why this is the case. 

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  • Frank Lentz of Genoa City, Wisconsin
  • Matthew Alexander of Carlsbad, New Mexico

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  • Matthew Jones of Ballwin, Missouri
  • Eric Miller of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania
  • Eric Waldner of Henry, South Dakota

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LAB-373-Things We Learned On Our Multi-State Motorcycle Trip

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multi-state motorcycle tripIn this episode, we talk about our recent multi-state motorcycle trip and the things we learned.  Our recent trip from Nashville, Tennessee, out to the Coast, down and across Florida to Destin, and then back up to Nashville was no exception.  The first debacle occurred at the very beginning of our trip.  This was the first trip that we trailered bikes.  Lurch and Popeye trailered the bikes to Patron Member Russell Roberts's house while the remainder of us flew.  We failed to put the bikes in transport mode assuming there would be no issue since we left the key fobs on the bikes.  Wrong!  At least we had our portable jump packs to get us going.  

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We continually test and review riding gear for the Law Abiding Biker (LAB) community.  There is a lot of textile riding gear that is comfortable and safe.  We all here at LAB went through our leather phase.  It was what was expected as riding gear for Harley riders.  We believe that the paradigm is shifting and we promote comfortable and safe riding.  On this trip, we tested an Alpinestars T SP X Superair Jacket and an Alpinestars Purpose Mid-Layer Jacket.  The two together are an awesome combination.  The Superair jacket allows for excellent airflow to keep you cool and the Purpose Mid-Layer jacket keeps you warm in cooler weather.  We liked the combo so much that we brought it to our store.  

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I have worn my beloved Icon Patrol 3 Boots, and prior versions, for years now.  Well, Lurch finally got a pair.  He says the shoes feel great right out of the box and get even more comfortable after they have been worn for a bit.  The boot looks like a cross between a boot and a shoe.  They are a stylish boot that protects you while riding and are comfortable to walk around in.  Luggage space is tight on a motorcycle trip so reducing footwear options in beneficial.  

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  • Sidney Eubanks of New Augusta, Mississippi
  • Adam Gorski of Lincoln Park, Michigan
  • Todd Gross of Zeeland, Michigan
  • Steve Aberle of Livermore, California
  • Patrick Featherston of Ben Wheeler, Texas

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LAB-372-Motorcycle Tire Talk! Age, Balancing, Styles, Etc.

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Motorcycle TireIn this episode, we talk about all things tires.  We cover how old your motorcycle tires can be and still be safe, what tires are the best, and the best way to balance them.  This episode was presented live on YouTube to our Patreon members.  You can be a Patron of Law Abiding Biker and get our content much sooner than the public.  If you need new tires, please check out our store.  You can contact us if you don't see your desired tire size.  

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Tires age due to a combination of factors, including exposure to environmental conditions, the materials they are made from, and how they are used. Here are some key points on how tires age:

  1. Oxidation: Over time, exposure to oxygen and ozone in the air causes the rubber compounds in tires to degrade. This process, known as oxidation, makes the rubber harder and less flexible, leading to cracks and a decrease in performance.
  2. UV Exposure: Ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight can break down the chemical bonds in tire rubber, causing the tires to become brittle and crack. This is especially problematic for tires that are not regularly used and are stored outside.
  3. Heat: Exposure to high temperatures accelerates the aging process of tires. Heat causes the rubber to lose elasticity and strength more quickly. Tires used in hot climates or on vehicles that generate a lot of heat (e.g., heavy trucks) age faster.
  4. Physical Wear: Regular use leads to physical wear and tear, which contributes to the aging process. The tread wears down, and the internal structure can become compromised due to impacts, punctures, and general use.
  5. Storage Conditions: How tires are stored significantly affects their aging. Tires stored in cool, dry, and dark conditions age more slowly compared to those exposed to heat, moisture, and light.
  6. Chemical Exposure: Exposure to certain chemicals, oils, and solvents can accelerate the aging process of tires by breaking down the rubber compounds.
  7. Maintenance: Proper tire maintenance, including regular inflation, alignment, and rotation, can help slow the aging process. Neglecting these aspects can lead to uneven wear and faster deterioration.

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Signs of Aging Tires

  • Cracking: Visible cracks on the sidewalls or between the treads are a common sign of aging.
  • Hardening: The rubber becomes harder and less flexible, reducing the tire's grip on the road.
  • Deformation: Bulges or deformities in the tire structure can indicate internal damage and aging.
  • Tread Wear: Worn-down treads reduce traction and can be a sign of an aged tire.

Recommendations

  • Regular Inspections: Have your tires inspected regularly by a professional, especially if they are over five years old.
  • Replacement: Tires should generally be replaced every six to ten years, regardless of their appearance, to ensure safety and performance.
  • Proper Storage: If storing tires for an extended period, keep them in a cool, dry, and dark place to slow the aging process.

Understanding how tires age can help you maintain them better and ensure your safety on the road.

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  • Gregory Triplett of Willowick, Ohio
  • Larry Conley of Richmond, Kentucky
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