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Video-Best Black Wrinkle Powder Coat Harley Motor Cleaner | Moto Black by Bike Brite-Just Spray it On

December 24, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

Ever wonder how to easily get those black wrinkle powder coated parts black again on your Harley-Davidson or another brand motorcycle? We did much testing over time to find the absolute best product for this. We wanted to find something that was super easy and fast to use. Face it, nobody wants to scrub up inside those motor cooling fins.

We wanted an all-in-one solution. We are everyday bikers just like you and we wanted something that works in a real world environment. You need not look any further because after our intensive tests we found the solution!

Moto Black by Bike Brite is our #1 go to motorcycle black wrinkle powder coat cleaner. You seriously just spray this product on and let is sit. It easily turns those dull parts black again. Moto Black brings back that black factory look to your powder coated parts and accessories.

We tested many Bike Brite motorcycle cleaning and detailing products and we liked them so much we brought them right to the Official Law Abiding Biker Store for you!

Moto Black:

Get your black parts black again. Moto Black® cleans, shines and protects black wrinkled and powder coated engine parts. Great for black engine fins, inner-primaries, break calipers, wheel rims and frames. Moto Black® brings back that black factory look to your powder coated parts and accessories.

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Video-Sena Freewire Bluetooth Transmitter for Harley-Davidson-Review & Tutorial

December 7, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher 20 Comments

Sena Freewire for Harley

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The Sena Freewire, paired with a compatible Sena Bluetooth Headset, can do everything a wired headset can do! 100% Full Harley Boom!™ Box Infotainment System Integration!!

Many of you know by now if you follow my articles, my YouTube Channel, and our weekly Podcast that there is still no wireless Bluetooth headset that pairs “directly” with the Harley-Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System. I said “directly”. That means that you can't turn on the “pairing” mode on your Bluetooth motorcycle headset and then do the same with the Boom Box and get them to pair. It simply won't work. The current Boom Box head units are the same today as they were in 2014 when they came out on project Rushmore Harley's. They simply weren't designed with a Bluetooth “headset profile”, but only a “handsfree profile” to pair to things like your smartphone. Yes, that is a failure on the part of Harman Kardon, the maker of the Boom Box system for Harley.

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Sena realized the frustration of bikers and worked on a solution to fix the problem. And so……the Sena Freewire was born! It doesn't allow you to pair your wireless headset “directly” to the Boom Box, but instead is a module for getting your Sena brand wireless headset to work & function with the Boom Box. Yes, it is a workaround, but the best that I know of! We liked the Sena Freewire so much that we actually brought it to the Official Law Abiding Biker Store!

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Note: The infotainment system on the Honda Gold Wings face the same issue and there is a Freewire version for Goldwing riders too!

Sena Freewire Bluetooth Transmitter for Harley-Davidson-Review & Tutorial

Does Sena Freewire Work With Harley Boom Box Voice Commands, CB, Intercom, & Phone Calls?

Before the Sena Freewire existed, many just used a wired headset and plugged directly into the 7-Pin DIN communications port on their Harley. A wired headset is still a valid option and we sell them right in our store for half helmet, no helmet, full face, 3/4 helmet, and modular helmets. They work great and you get full functionality. Check out our #1 recommended wired headsets for Harley.

For those that want to “cut the cord” and go wireless

In a nutshell, the Sena Freewire gets ride of that pesky wire running from your helmet/head to the communications port. Aaaaah yes, freedom! Jump on and off your bike without plugging/unplugging!

How it works

The Sena Freewire plugs directly into the 7-Pin DIN port on your Harley and into the Freewire via a micro USB connection. Then you pair your Sena brand headset with the Freewire. The Boom Box transmits all audio going out of the 7-Pin into the Freewire, which then sends it to the your Sena wireless headset via Bluetooth 4.1 technology! And it works great!

Add a Smartphone

Biker Gripper

Now you can add your Smarthpone to the mix to stream music via Bluetooth. Make sure your phone is securely mounted to your Harley with one of our Biker Gripper Motorcycle Cell Phone Mounts. They are the sexiest, sleekest, strongest mounts on the market! Just pair your smartphone directly to your Boom Box and play your music! The music now streams to your Boom Box from your phone wirelessly. The music then goes out of the Boom Box and then out the 7-Pin direclty into your Freewire, which then sends it to your Sena headset wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Note: You'll have to change your settings within the Boom Box to send audio out the 7-Pin port instead of to your speakers. See these procedures and more in our Harley Boom Box Tutorial Videos!

Further, you can get a wireless Sena headset & an additional Freewire for your passenger to plug into the 7-Pin. Now you can use the CB and built Boom Box internal communications system. You can finally talk back and forth with your passenger wirelessly and listen to the same music.

We sell compatible Sena Bluetooth Headsets in the Law Abiding Biker Store Here!

Boom Box/Freewire/Voice Commands

Yes, the Sena Freewire offers 100% full integration with the Harley-Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System & I've tested it extensively for you! You can activate voice commands using the rocker switch on your left Harley control cluster. With the Freewire and your Sena compatible headset, you can give direct voice commands to the Boom Box wirelessly! You can tell the Boom Box to “play” a particular song or album or “tune” to a particular radio station. Or you can say “destination” and give a physical address and the Boom Box will take you there via the integrated GPS system! Yes, the Sena Freewire is the king and offers this functionality with the Boom Box!

You can also use the Harley Boom Box internal intercom system with a passenger if they are also equipped with a Sena compatible headset and a Sena Freewire. You can chat wirelessly now via the intercom! And you can use the CB radio wirelessly with the Freewire too.

I absolutely loved using the Freewire and it is a solid built unit, which you can always expect from Sena. I'm able to listen to all my music, the built in Boom Box GPS turn by turn directions, and the radio. I did not have a bike with a passenger communications port to test the on board intercom or CB.

Bom Box/Freewire/Phone Calls

Yes, with your smartphone paired wirelessly with your Boom Box, you can make and accept phone calls going into your Boom Box with your Sena Freewire and Sena compatible headset wirelessly! They sound great! I tested this and it works perfectly.

Important Note:

Make sure you unpair your smartphone with your Sena Headset as it will cause phone call Bluetooth conflicts. Only pair your Sena headset with the Freewire, so they are not fighting over the incoming call so to speak.

Aux Input via 3.5mm Jack

The Freewire also comes with an additional standard 3.5mm Aux input for hooking up your external GPS unit, a non-Bluetooth MP3 player, or a radar detector. That external device can then be sent wirelessly straight to your Sena headset! I found this to be a very nice feature!

Freewire Compatibility

The FreeWire only supports Sena Bluetooth headsets of 10 Series and above such as 20S, 10S, 10C, 10R, and 10U. We sell several models in the Law Abiding Biker Store.

Battery/Mounting/Charging

The FreeWire comes with two different mounting accessories, a handlebar mounting kit as well as a mounting cradle for on the bike itself, to conveniently secure the device during your ride. The unit is rechargeable and will esily last all day long. For those longer rides multiple day rides you can easily charge your FreeWire while using it with the included cigarette charger or Sena Powerbank.

Can I pair another brand wireless headset with the Freewire?

Anwer: No, it only pairs with a compatible Sena headset such as the 20S, 10S, 10C, 10R, and 10U.

Features

Bluetooth 4.1
7 hour talk time
2.5 hour charge time
Lithium polymer battery
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)

Additional

Listen to your bike through the 20S and take advantage of even more incredible audio capabilities from Sena

Thanks to the FreeWire, you can wirelessly connect to your Harley Davidson infotainment system while also being able to utilize the various capabilities of the Sena 20S Bluetooth headset. Enjoy a 2 km intercom between up to 8 riders, HD Audio, Voice Command, Group Intercom, Advanced Noise Control, the Sena Smartphone App and so much more.

Whats comes in the Freewire Kit?

FreeWire Bluetooth CB and Audio Adapter
Handlebar mounting kit
Mounting cradle
Micro USB to multi-pin DIN cable
3.5mm stereo audio cable
Micro USB power & data cable
Cigarette charger

Software Update/Resources

Make certain your Freewire and Sena compatible headset are running the most current version of software. You'll likely have to do this right out of the box. I show you how in the video and it is very easy!

Link to Sena Software Updates

Instructions/User's Guide

Quick Start Guide

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Video-Best Motorcycle Plastic Windshield Cleaner & Polisher-Plexi Brite by Bike Brite

November 6, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

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Plexi Brite Plastics, Windscreen Cleaner

We did a bunch of testing over time to find the absolute best motorcycle plastic windshield cleaner & polisher. We wanted something that would work on all plastics on our motorcycle and on our helmet visors. We wanted something that would not only protect, but bring out the shine and reduce swirl marks. We are everyday bikers just like you and we wanted something that works in a real world environment. You need not look any further because after our intensive tests we found the solution!

Plexi-Brite by Bike Brite is our #1 go to motorcycle plastic windshield cleaner, polisher, and protector here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media. We not only use it on our motorcycle windshields, but also on our plastic helmet visors, and other plastic parts on our motorcycles.

We tested many Bike Brite motorcycle cleaning and detailing products and we liked them so much we brought them right to the Official Law Abiding Biker Store for you!

Plexi-Brite:

Cleaner and polisher for motorcycle windshields & wind deflectors. Cleans and polishes all plastics. Removes bugs from all plastic parts. Just spray and wipe. It's that easy, so you can spend less time cleaning your motorcycle and more time riding!

Don't forget that Bugslide is our #1 go to “waterless” motorcycle cleaner, polisher, and bug remover for in between those wet washes.

Video-Supremery Sup320 Case Bag for Gopro Hero & Accessories-Review

November 2, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

Video-I found a great built and quality case for my GoPro actions cameras and accessories. I need to be mobile, organized, and my film gear needs to be protected. I am limited to what I can carry on my Harley-Davidson motorcycle much of the time when on long distance trips.

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The Superemey Sup320 case is water resistant, rugged, and well built. It has an upper tray and lower tray to organize all my film gear. The Supremery GoPro case has strong zippers, well-stitched carry handle, metal hardware, and the trays are very solid. There are mesh pockets, both on top and below. The foam cutouts in the upper tray allow you to compartmentalize your camera gear.

Check this review video out to get all the details.

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Video-GoPole Venturecase Case Bag for GoPro Hero & Accessories-Review

November 2, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

Video-I found a great built and quality case for my GoPro actions cameras and accessories. I need to be mobile, save space, and be organized. I am limited to what I can carry on my Harley-Davidson motorcycle much of the time when on long distance trips.

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The GoPole Venturecase is water resistant and well built. It has a main compartment separated by dividers for multiple GoPro Hero cameras. It also has several mesh pockets along with a large zippered pocket in the lid. It has a well-stitched carry handle.

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GoPro Hero 4 Recall-Audio Thumping, Helicopter, Popping Sounds-Know Before You Buy

October 14, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

Video-I put out an article and video about a year ago on a serious audio issue that GoPro Hero 4 cameras have. At that time, I went through 3 defective GoPro cameras and chaos when trying to get GoPro to send me a camera that worked.

The problem is that many GoPro Hero 4 cameras have a thumping, helicopter, popping, or clicking noise in the audio file upon playback. This is a serious hardware issue and GoPro has ignored it for far too long. It only happens when you have the WiFi activated on the camera while recording. We have WiFi on, so we can use the iPhone app and remote controller.

See This Video For More Information on the Audio Problem & Diagnosis

Like many, we here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media are somewhat tied to our GoPro cameras because we've accumulated so many accessories over the years. It would be hard to start from scratch with a new brand camera, but we're about ready to at this point. We are buying another drone and this is exactly why we're not going with a GoPro Karma Quadcopter, we don't trust them much anymore. Instead, we're going with a DJI Mavic Pro. It's much better drone in my opinion anyways.

It had been a year since my last defective GoPro Hero 4 Silver camera purchase. We needed yet another GoPro to add to our collection for a current project. Yup, I ordered another GoPro Hero 4 Silver directly through GoPro's website, against my better judgment.

The camera arrived at my door, and yes it had the same exact audio problem! I was super disgusted and contacted GoPro, reminding them of my prior 3 bad camera debacle a year prior and giving them the link to my YouTube video. They could care less and wanted me to perform all kinds of tests and send them video files again. Nope, I'm not going to waste my time again, so give me a return merchandise authorization (RMA) immediately is what I told them. I returned the camera and got my full refund.

I knew there had to be an easier way………..

I then went to a local Best Buy Store and learned their policies, which is that if you bring a defective GoPro back within 15 days of purchase they'll immediately replace it with a brand new unit and they'll deal with GoPro. This takes you out of the mix and you can be back up and running, instead of performing all the tests, returns, and waiting for a new GoPro.

Here are my suggestions for purchasing a new GoPro Hero 4:

Don't buy it online or from the GoPro website directly
Check with your local electronics store and find out their return policies
Buy it local if your electronics store has a favorable return policy
Test your new GoPro immediately to see if it has audio problems
1. See this video to find out how to test your camera
If your camera is bad, go back and get a brand new one

I think that most consumers understand that any company can have manufacturing issues with hardware. Consumers will forgive that, but they will never forget how they were treated and how a company handled the issued.

This has been an epic failure for GoPro in customer service and satisfaction. There are many other action cameras out there that are just as good as GoPro and I know many have moved on because of this public relations failure.

The worst part is that GoPro is getting the returned defective cameras and then failing to test replacement units before sending them out to consumers. There are so many stories, to include mine, where GoPro sends a customer up to 4 bad cameras! Seriously, there is no excuse for that sort of customer service failure.

GoPro should have come out and publicly admitted to consumers that they had a large number of cameras in the field with audio hardware problems and offered to replace them immediately.

Another interesting point is that GoPro will tell you that there are a small amount of units affected. I find that to be false and misleading. You see, many GoPro consumers will never have a need for the audio portion of the camera and thus will never discover the problem. Many use GoPro's for video capture only. Then, there are those that don't use the WiFi and remote features, so they would not know there is a problem either. Those of us that need usable audio are the ones that are discovering the issue.

Go ahead GoPro and continue to bury your head in the sand………….

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Video-Install Bullet Rear Turn Signals LED & Brake Light Bar on Harley Davidson Touring-DIY

September 27, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

Video-In this free DIY video we show you how to remove your stock Harley rear turn signal/brake light bar and replace it. We did this because we were tricking a Street Glide out with all black parts. This video will get you through it regardless if installing a basic stock replacement or a Harley LED type unit.

Save yourself a ton of money by not having to take your Harley to the dealership to have these types of projects done. You can do this right in your very own shop or garage and right on the kickstand. Plus, have the absolute satisfaction of wrenching on your own Harley!