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LAB-126-Sacred Steel Bikes Discovery Channel Motorcycle Show-Is it Worth Watching?

November 29, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher 2 Comments

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Podcast-In this episode we discuss the Discovery series called Sacred Steel Bikes. The show released in late 2016 for a 6 episode run. At the time of this article, Discovery Channel has yet to renew Sacred Steel Bikes for a second season. Nobody is sure if the show will even be renewed.
Sacred Steel Bikes is based out of East LA and is about a group of guys that are part of a motorcycle club called Douche Larouche. It seems the members have full-time jobs and after work and on weekends they get together to build bikes in a shared shop space. Jason Wilson is the organizer of these custom bike build jobs and is a union sheet metal worker by day. He is trying to take Sacred Steel Bikes to the next level as a business, but can't seem to drum up any buyers.

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The bikes Sacred Steel build are old school custom choppers. They are really cool to look at and much respect goes out to these guys for their talents. However, in a saturated market of custom bike builders, it's going to be hard to find buyers for these niche bikes and Jason is learning that.

The bikes they build are custom “bar hoppers” at best and not built with any comfort, rideability, or reliability considerations. They'd be fun to ride local and to look at while drinking a beer with buddies. They're definitely not for any sort of distance riding. It seems Jason knows this issue and by the October 17th season finale episode, he's attempting to build a custom bike that's more rideable to appeal to a larger biker consumer base.

In early episodes, Jason is purposely poking fun at older Discovery Channel bike build shows such as American Choppers and their endless episodes of always having to make a deadline. Funny thing is, after several episodes Jason himself is running bike build deadlines and the show tends to focus on that. So, it mimics several other past Discovery Channel motorcycle build shows now. It seems that to sell commercial spots there has to be exciting down to the minute deadlines.

The show is fun to watch, so I say give it a try. There are many things that will make you laugh and many shenanigans that go on around the shop and very similar to things that go on around here at Law Abiding Biker™ Podcast & Media.

Make sure and listen in as we talk further about the show and a few other topics.

New Free Video Release:

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

Additional Subject Matter:

SKULLY HELMETS GOES BANKRUPT
Original Skull Helmets Podcast Episode #66
- LAB-66-Skully AR-1 Motorcycle Helmet vs. Harley Boom!™ Box Infotainment System

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LAB-125-Harley Voiding Warranties on Milwaukee Eight for Aftermarket Exhaust & EFI Tuners? Fact or Fiction?

November 18, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher 41 Comments

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Harley-Davidson's new eight-valve Big Twin in 107-inch variant.

Podcast-So, you may have heard the vicious rumors going around that Harley-Davidson dealerships are voiding warranties if you install aftermarket exhaust, remove catalytic converters, or install electronic fuel injection (EFI) tuners on your new 2017 model equipped with the Milwaukee-Eight motor. The unreliable motorcycle forums are full of bad information because nobody actually researches the matter. Well, I did that for you and talked to many sources inside Harley-Davidson dealerships.

Some of these rumors got started because recently the Screamin Eagle Super Tuner was banned by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Harley-Davidson was fined $12 million dollars.

So, nothing is new with the new 2017 Milwaukee-Eight 107 or 114 ci motors in regards to warranties. For years, all Harley owners have been at risk of having a warranty voided for installing aftermarket exhaust, removing catalytic converters, or adding EFI tuners. Clearly, dealerships are not supposed to remove catalytic converters, but it's fine to install new Vance & Hines or other aftermarket head pipes without them? The confusion goes on from there.

The fact of the matter is that you're still at risk and internal Harley-Davidson policies have not changed. But, Harley-Davidson leaves much discretion to its dealerships to handle matters such as this.

So, what does this really mean for you as a Harley-Davidson owner? Make sure you have a very open line of communication with your local dealership service writer and mechanics. Ask them point blank if they are in the business of voiding your motorcycle warranty if you change pipes, intake, or add an EFI tuner.

I can tell you that most will not void your warrant and have not voided warranties for years as it's just bad business all the way around. Especially at these times when Indian and Victory are banging on Harley's doors trying to get a bigger chunk of the market.

If your dealership says they will actually void your Harley warranty for such things then never step foot in that dealership again and tell all your Harley buddies. That would be a personal choice by that particular dealership and I'd make certain they got very little business.

You'll have to listen in to this podcast episode to get the full scoop and find out what other things we learned and other tips we give!

Opening Song:

Zeek Blake, the lead singer of the band Zane Run, is a Patron Member of Law Abiding Biker. Zeek posted a video singing an unreleased song he calls “Cold Beer Salute” in our private Patron only Private Facebook Group. He allowed us to play it as our podcast episode opener. Zeke is a biker just like the rest of us and a great singer, so show he and his band some support and go get some of their music on the Official Zane Run Website.

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Remove & Replace Final Belt Drive on Harley-Davidson | DIY-Complete Guide & Instructions

Article Referenced:

Harley-Davidson to pay $12 million fine over motorcycle emissions

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LAB-124-Can You Use 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil in a Harley-Davidson Motor?

November 8, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher 3 Comments

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Note: Law Abiding Biker™ Media is not recommending you use any oils in your Harley engine that are not officially approved and/or recommended by Harley-Davidson. We are only relaying information that is known to many in the biker community. You are solely responsible for what you decide to do to your bike.

Podcast-Okay, so you're out on a motorcycle road trip and don't have any synthetic oil or “approved” oil for your Harley-Davidson, but need some suddenly. There are no close stores for motorcycle oil, but the local truck stop has heavy duty 15W-40 diesel oil available. Can you throw some of that into your Harley motor and be on down the road? Maybe you are you on an extreme budget and can't afford full Synthetic motorcycle oil, such as 20W-50 Amsoil, which we use here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media in all our bikes.

Check out theses podcasts:

Amsoil Synthetic Vs. Harley Davidson Synthetic Oil | The Scoop (Episode #26)
Dynacycle Semi-Synthetic Oil Real World Testing By Bikers | Amsoil or Dynacycle? Does it Matter? (Episode #95)

Oscar is on a mic during this episode and I get to ask him a bunch of technical questions. As you all know by now, Oscar is a wealth of knowledge and my beloved resource when it comes to motorcycle oils and used oil analysis (UOA). We use Black Stone Lab for all our UOA's. You'll have to listen in to get all the details on this topic as Oscar spills his knowledge!

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Like a diesel engine, a Harley engine is classified as “heavy duty” use. So, many of the additive packages they put in the oils are very similar. If you're going to do this, our suggestion is to at least use full synthetic 15w-40 heavy duty diesel oil. Again, we are not actually encouraging anyone to put heavy duty diesel oil in their Harley. Always check with your local Harley-Davidson dealership mechanic for advice.

There are many bikers out there that swear by using heavy duty diesel oil in their Harley. Big Daddy Kane here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media has also done it before in the past. Just know that Harley-Davidson recommendations are different and you definitely could have warranty issues should they discover it. If you're not under warranty then heck, do what you please at your own risk.

Our personal take on it? Oscar and I are going to continue using full synthetic 20W-50 Amsoil in our Harley-Davidson's as it's approved and we love it. I'll spend almost the same amount of money buying full synthetic 15W-40 heavy duty diesel oil anyways. But, if you're using standard (non-synthetic) 15W-40 heavy duty diesel oil then you can go real cheap.

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Harley Inner & Outer Primary Housing, Clutch, Compensator Sprocket, Chain Removal-DIY

Pure Gas App we discussed: (Find Ethanol Free Gas)

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Reference our Vance & Hines Fuelpak3 EFI Tuner Video!

Email From: David Caldwell

Thanks! I was scheduled for an expensive dyno tune at Hammer Performance here in Sandpoint (great bunch of guys), but I watched your post re Vance & Hines' FP3. Cancelled the dyno thing, ordered the FP3, and installed it today. Cleaned my 15 Road Glide Special right up. Amazing piece of work. Bought the bike off the showroom @ Lone Wolf, had a stage one put in first thing, and it never would run right. Had them re-tune this spring, but no improvement. Did the FP3, ran a 45 minute map run, zapped it, and fell in love with my bike all over again. The dyno tune at Hammer and the FP3 were basically even money (actually Hammer had the potential to be quite a bit more), but with the FuelPak I can keep tuning indefinitely. As you can see from your roster, I support what you're doing. Keep it up!

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LAB-123-Best GoPro & Action Cameras for Motorcycles-Best Mounting Positions | What You Need to Know

October 25, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher 2 Comments

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Podcast-In this episode I was fortunate to have Law Abiding Biker Patron Member Russell Roberts in the studio. He is an awesome photographer and does video too. He has much experience with using and mounting GoPro action cameras to motorcycles. LawDog was also on a mic and as a beginner had a ton of great questions to ask Russell and I. I think he asked questions many of you out there want to know and how to get started from the ground up. We reveal how you Bikaholics can get started with action cameras when out riding your motorcycle.

Of course, we use high-end camera, audio gear and lighting here at Law Abiding Biker Media for many projects. But, we also utilize GoPro cameras to capture footage depending on the particular project. I do all my moto biker vlogs with GoPros and iPhones. You can see our free videos on our YouTube Channel. Of course, we also have our very popular for purchase videos.

Video & Article of Interest:

Video-How to MotoVlog-Cameras, Microphones, Helmets, Setup-GoPro | Complete Guide

We have tested many different GoPro mounts and motorcycle mounting positions over time and we reveal it all to you! If you are thinking of getting started with action cameras on your motorcycle then you'll definitely need to take a listen.

Biker Gripper GoPro Motorcycle Mount Best

Biker Gripper GoPro Motorcycle Mount-The Best

Russell Roberts can tell you, and I agree, that the Biker Gripper GoPro Motorcycle Mounts are the best in the world. That is our #1 go to GoPro motorcycle mount. Good luck using the cheap plastic GoPro “bar mount” to attach your camera to your motorcycle. They break after several uses and you'll get unwanted vibrations in your footage. We talk about these mounts and more.

We also talk about mounting your GoPro to your motorcycle helmet, which I often do during moto biker vlogs. It can give a great rider perspective. There are mics and attachments you'll need to talk into your GoPro while riding down the road. I talk about the equipment I use and list affiliate links to the exact items I use below.

Many times I'm asked what GoPro settings I use to record video. Of course, that depends on the exact look I want, but I can say a good starting point for most bikers would be to record at 1080p and 60fps (frames per second). I am not a fan of recording at 4K right now, due to the massive file sizes and management of those files. And the fact that most viewers will never see it in 4k anyways.

I am also asked what software I currently use to edit my videos. I use Final Cut Pro X on my Mac for most of my video editing with many purchased add-ons. Rusell and I also use Adobe Premiere, which can be used on MAC or PC. If you are not doing advanced things then for most iMovie, which comes free on Mac's, works just fine. GoPro also has free desktop editing software. There are also free programs for PC too, but I don't use PC's so you'll have to see what's available.

Last, we compare other action cameras on the market for you. We compare GoPro to those cams and give you our opinions on the many choices out there.

Article of interest:

10 best GoPro and Action cameras 2016

Exact equipment I use for my moto biker Vlogs:

*If you appreciate the content we put out, click through any of the affiliate links (pictures) below. No additional cost to you, but we get a small kickback if you click through and make a purchase. It helps support us.

GoPro HERO4 Silver

Sony ECMCS3 Clip style Omnidirectional Stereo Microphone

GoPro 3.5mm Mic Adapter

GoPro Wi-Fi Remote

Schuberth C3 Pro

Foam Wind Screens

You'll also need a good quality quiet helmet if you want to moto vlog. I use a Schuberth C3 Pro helmet to cut down on any wind noise. Adding a wind-screen of sorts to the mic can also cut down on wind noise. I'm also behind a fairing most the time on my Harley Street Glide and that helps a ton. These are all things you'll need to consider and testing will be key to see what works best for your needs.

I don't currently use any GoPro session models, but Russell Roberts does. He gives his insight and the pros and cons of the session vs. the full-size GoPro cams in this episode.

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Thanks to Patron Member Perry Churchill who sent me some biker BBQ sauce and oh man is it good! Check out Kickstart BBQ Sauce and support our military at the same time. Perry gives 5% of all profits to help military organizations!

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LAB-122-Special Guest & Patron Member Russell Roberts-Anything Goes! | Official Interrogation

October 17, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

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Patron Member Russell Roberts

Podcast-We were super lucky to have long time Patron Member Russell Roberts in the studio. Russell is very involved and supportive of Law Abiding Biker™ Podcast & Media. Many of you know him and see him post in the Private Patron Only Facebook Group! Russell is a professional truck driver and when he learned he had to make a drop in Seattle, WA, he gave us a shout. He had to come 2 hrs and 15 minutes east across the Cascade Mountains to visit us in the Yakima, WA area. We love to meet up with our Patron Members when we can. Get hooked up now as a Patron Member because you never know where we'll be next! I had met Russell at our Patron Member only meet up in Sturgis in 2015, so it was good to see him again.

In true Law Abiding Biker style, we took Russell on a day ride to the Brick Saloon in Roslyn, WA where we ate lunch and talked. Oscar, Cuz, Lurch, and Indian John all made the day ride and got to hang with and get to know Russell. We came back and Russell got a full tour of the Law Abiding Biker™ garage and media studio.

The Brick Saloon in Roslyn, WA

Russell, LawDog, and I then fired the studio gear up and spit two podcast episodes, this being the first. The second podcast was all about GoPro and action cams on your motorcycle, so check that one out. Russell is an awesome photographer and we share a passion for technology, so he was the perfect fit. As for LawDog, well………he asked alot of good questions.

Listen in and get to know Russell. We talk about everything biker and you'll find Russell has some great stories. I really enjoyed having Russell on the mic and in the studio.

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LAB-121-Milwaukee-Eight Motor | Harley Davidson | Gem or Junk? | A Complete Review & Guide

October 4, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher 14 Comments

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Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight-107 ci (1750 cc) Motor

Podcast-Hang on and make sure your helmet is on as we come at you with a ton of information. That's right, Oscar & I are on the mics discussing everything about the new Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight 107 ci motor! The articles on the internet are hit and miss at best. Oscar & I break it down from a real biker perspective and what it actually means for all of you Bikaholics out there! We have a real biker conversation. Oscar has a ton of knowledge on the specs on this new motor and you'll definitely want to listen in. Then, you can make an educated decision about whether it's worth it for you to upgrade.

New 2017 Harley touring models will be equipped with the Milwaukee-Eight 107 ci (1750 cc) motor. The CVO models will now be equipped with a 114 ci (1870 cc) motor.The eight-valve motor was a complete redesign with new cases, cylinders, heads, and flywheel. This motor is a cooler and quieter motor from Harley-Davidson, which were several of their major goals in the redesign.

Several days after recording this podcast I had the opportunity to spend some time with a crushed ice pearl colored 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special with the Milwaukee-Eight 107 ci motor. I filmed the bike in detail and went over the specs and information for you. I then did a MotoVlog for you as I took her for a test ride. See the below very popular Harley Milwaukee-Eight videos I put on my YouTube Channel! After listening to this podcast episode and watching those videos you'll be super informed on whether this Milwaukee-Eight motor is for you or not.

Harley-Davidson eliminated the following bikes from their 2017 line up:

Sportster 72
Dyna Switchback
Fatboy Low
Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low
V-Rod productions halt in October 2016

Articles of Interest (Milwaukee-Eight)

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How To Install Harley-Davidson Touring Extended Reach Floorboard Pans For Tall Rider

My YouTube Videos (Milwaukee-Eight)

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LAB-120-Washington to Colorado Motorcycle Trip-Come Take a Ride With Us | Part 2 of 2

September 26, 2016 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

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Podcast-Part 2 of 2-We took an awesome cross-country motorcycle trip this year. We started in Washington State and ended up in Colorado! Our travels also took us through Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon. Meet “Sturgis Jeff” and “Indian John”, who went along with me for the ride. They are also on the mics this episode! That’s right, we don’t just talk motorcycles, we live the life here at Law Abiding Biker Podcast & Media.

Ryan Urlacher Law Abiding Biker Media at Red Rocks Amphitheater

Ryan Urlacher at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado

Listen in as we go over the trip and all the funny stuff that happened in between. We discovered new roads and restaurants. We met quite a few bikers & interesting local people along the way. We give you tips, tricks, and must ride roads!

We even met up with Patron Member, Al Long, who gave us a tour around the Denver, Colorado area! Make sure you get hooked up as a Patron Member now because you never know where we'll be next. Any chance we get we try to meet our Patron Members.