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LAB-105-Which is the Best of 4 Name Brand Harley Aftermarket Audio Systems we Reviewed? Listen in!

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Best 4 Speakers & Amp Audio Systems for Harley 2014 & Newer ReviewPodcast-Upon popular request from our audience, we will discuss & review four major brand name speaker and amplifier systems for replacing the stock Boom Audio speakers & adding an amplifier on 2014 & newer Harley-Davison touring motorcycles equipped with the Boom™! Box Infotainment system.

We have spent time with each of these audio systems and have tested them heavily in many different real world environments. We are bikers through and through, so our tests are for the average day to day biker out there. We did not test in some sterile controlled environment like many manufacturers do.

Get our original 4 Harley Audio System article and video review here!

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The four systems we are comparing are: (2014 & newer touring models)

  1. Harley-Davidson Boom Audio Stage 2 Amplifier & Speaker System
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  2. Hogtunes Amplifier & Speaker System
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  3. Cycle Sounds Amplifier & Speaker System
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  4. J&M Rokker XX Extreme Amplifier and Speaker System
    1. Get Install Tutorial Video Here

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  • Gary Anderson
  • Ray Walters of LaVista, Nebraska
  • Chris Chitwood of Fayetteville, Georgia
  • Paul Dillman of Winter Springs, FL
  • Edward Lake of Watsonville, CA
  • Tim Allard of Milford, NH

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  • Michael Lysik of Yorba Linda, CA
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LAB-104-Immortal Knights Public Safety Motorcycle Club (PSMC)-Official Interrogation-Guest Randy “Jake” Patton

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Immortal Knights Public Safety Motorcycle Club Podcast Interview Art finalPodcast-Hang on as we have another law abiding biker motorcycle club interview for all you Bikaholics.  In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Randy “Jake” Patton, who is one of the founding members and the President of the Immortal Knights Public Safety Motorcycle Club (IKPSMC). Also along for the interview ride is Steve “Pirate” Bills, who is the IKPSMC Sgt. At Arms.

The Immortal Knights MC is based out of the Salt Lake City, Utah area. We really break it down from how the Immortal Knights MC came into existence, their struggles, their accomplishments, their ideologies, their beliefs, and just what makes them tick.  We dive further into what it may take to become a member of their club and how to get in touch if you are interested.

All law abiding biker clubs should be jumping on this platform and setting up a simple podcast interview, so we can all learn from each other. Clubs that do so get on the exclusive Law Abiding Biker Club Page. And you get a permanent link directly to your very own interview and page. You will always be able to send prospective members or anyone interested in your club directly to your episode! Get a hold of us on our Contact Page Now and schedule your interview.

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The following is approved by Immortal Knights IKPSMC President Randy “Jake” Patton:

On December 2nd 2011 I made the trek north. At this meeting were Jetwash,
Mickey, Minnie, Bubba and Dory. As I explained why I made the decision to
leave our old club behind, I could see the discontent rise in their eyes.
It was then that I pitched my idea of a club that would be what I had
thought our former club was supposed to be.

Not only did they find the idea of starting a new club intriguing, each
one of them removed their patches and decided to help me form our new
club.

I had the idea of using “IK” in the name of our fledgling club. I wanted
the name “knights” as part of the club. It took us a while, but Mickey
came up with the word “immortal” for the first part of our name. We named
our club the Immortal Knights Public Safety Motorcycle Club.

The Phoenix was chosen as our back patch centerpiece. We chose that as we
saw ourselves rising from the ashes of a crumbling mess and moving onward
from that in a rebirth of something new.

The reasoning behind using the letters I & K are, “I” is the ninth letter
of the alphabet and “K” is the eleventh. Together they represent 911. The
911 has a double meaning in our club. It represents September 11th when
the United States was attacked, and the emergency number that is called
when the public is in need of a first responder.

It was decided that the sign of our clubs founders would be the infinity
symbol. The infinity would represent the original eight members of the
Immortal Knights as well as keeping the memories of the fallen first
responders alive.

When we started this club, we thought about how we wanted to approach our
bylaws. We wrote them with a national flavor but knew that we did not want
to grow too fast. After the experiences from our former life, we saw
firsthand what fast growth can do to an organization. So, we decided to
take it slow. If that means we never grow out of the state of Utah, so be
it. With that being said, we are not afraid of moving out of our home
state, but will do it at our own pace.

Our First Responders Tribute Ride is a cornerstone of the club. Each year
we select a different first responder organization to raise money for. We
beat the pavement and pound on doors working towards the end goal, which
is the ride. We gather as many bikers as we can and ride through the local
mountains. At the end of the ride we have some good food, raffle off some
of the items that have been donated, and we also have an auction for some
of the bigger items. Every penny we raise through these efforts is then
given to the organization we ride for.

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New Patrons:

  • Dan Walters of Felton, CA
  • Terrence Lewis
  • Shelton Dawkins
  • Scott Brummer of East Bernard, TX
  • Martin Roberts of Tonbridge, Kent – Great Britain
  • Lou Dolente of Havertown, PA

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  • Linda Burnett of Warner Robins, GA
  • Colin Caddell of Hollister, CA
  • Yannick Lamontagne of Gatineau Quebec, Canada
  • H. K. Dawkins & son of Morgantown, WV
  • Mark McDermott of Arlington, WA
  • Rusty Roberts of Gallatin, TN

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LAB-103-Harley Boom!™ Box Wireless Bluetooth Pairing Headset Hacks-The Facts-Special Patron Guest Darwin Cheng

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Harley Boom Box bluetooth wireless headsetPodcast-In this episode we talk about the inability of the Harley Boom!™ Box Infotainment system to pair “directly” with a wireless Bluetooth motorcycle headset.  We speak the truth based upon facts, research, & testing that was done. We discussed all of this via a Live Blab session. On the mics with me were Rick Kane of Law Abiding Biker™ and Community Patron Member Darwin Cheng of California.  These are the kind of things that go on in the forums in the Private Patron Only Facebook Group!

Related Video & Article: NEW-WIRELESS BLUETOOTH BOOM BOX HEADSET!

Harman Kardon, the maker of the Boom Box system for Harley-Davidson, never intended it to work directly with wireless Bluetooth headsets. They only created it with a hands-free profile (HFP) to work wirelessly with things like smartphones and MP3 players.  It was not created with a headset profile (HSP) to work with wireless Bluetooth headsets and those are the facts.

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  • Matthew Head of Gold Coast, AustraliaL
  • Rick Kemner of Troy NY

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  • Anthony Perin of Battle Creek, MI

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LAB-102-Harley Compensator Noise From Primary-New Chain Tensioner AND Torque Cones-Do they work? Plus more!

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Harley motorcycle torque cones podcast art finalPodcast-In this episode we start out with a post from a Patron member of Law Abiding Biker private Facebook Group. That private Facebook Group is growing quickly and it is all about bikers helping bikers. The only way to get in is to become a Patron Member of the show.

Patron member Carl Lingelbach posted a question about motorcycle torque cones for exhaust headers and their effectiveness. He put true dual exhaust on his Harley and now doesn't have enough back pressure and his bike is not performing optimally.

Luckily, I had mechanical advisor Oscar on the microphone and he answered this very question. At the end of the day, he's not a big fan and doesn't think that torque cones are all that effective. There are much better options for performance out there like getting other exhaust aside from true dual pipes. You'll just have to listen to get all the details.

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Next we cover an email from Nora Dalton and she asks:

I have a 2014 FLHTK with a compensator noise.  I'm talking with HOG members with the same compensator noise can you tell us what is going on with the Harley Davidson compensator problem?

Our Original Response:

Listen and you might also hear the chain whirring around in the primary. Pull the primary cover off & replace the OEM Primary Chain Auto Adjuster with a new Auto Tensioner. A few have experienced that the auto tensioner was bad or needed to be quickly adjusted.  What your hearing could be a primary chain with slack in it. So as the bike idles you hear the chain whirring or rubbing against the inside of primary. Then the compensator eventually gets a slack slap (knock).

Of course we discuss this in more length, so listen in.

Next we cover a voicemail we received from Martin Royal:

Martin is wondering if he can use the Vance & Hines Fuelpak 3 (FP3) motorcycle fuel injection tuner (EFI) with his stock Harley head pipes if he removes the catalytic converters (cats). He related information from Vance & Hines that the stock O2 sensors are too close on the stock Harley head pipes and he will get cross-talk of some sort & that the auto tune function could then not be used.

Note: Make certain you check your local, State, & Federal laws before removing catalytic converters from motorcycle exhaust pipes.

Oscar and I give our personal opinion and our real world experience on this matter. Quite a few of us are using the Vance & Hines Fuelpak 3 on our current Harleys in just the manner Martin describes in his voicemail and have absolutely no problem with the functionality of the FP3 and our bikes are running great! And yes, we run the auto tune function on the FP3 and it works great!

Certainly you could buy Vance and Hines head pipes or another manufacturer if you choose and they don't have catalytic converters and the O2 sensors are in a bit different location.

Next we cover and email from Peter Ried Fort Hood, TX: (stationed there)

I have been a member of your youtube channel and facebook page for Law Abiding Biker. After watching your videos and doing my own research I purchased my First Harley today. I haven't ridden a bike in years and love my 2014 Street Glide. Just wanted you to know that your information and videos is what put me back on a bike. I am stationed at Fort Hood. I at cant wait for more information on your forums. Keep up the great work

Next we cover and email from Rory Seldon of Walnut, CA:

Just wanted to drop a note and say that I tried to install the Hogtunes without your video and wasted several hours.  Once I purchased the video, installation was a breeze.  Great job and well worth the money!!!!

Next we cover and email from Jon Philbrick:

Thanks for the bundles of information you have passed on throughout the year. You are appreciated and looked to as a source of information. I know it takes more time than I think I could expend to put together your programs for us bikers (and other interested parties), but there are those among us that acknowledge your extra effort, and all useful.

So as this year comes to an end and another one is coming face to face with us, I wish you and yours a most Merry Christmas and a great new year. May you be in health and continue on with your enthusiasm…and great informative emails/videos.

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  • Dave Henke of Cypress, TX
  • Mark McDermott of Arlington, WA
  • Bill Jordan of Bainbridge, GA

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  • Mike Matuszek of St. Charles, IL
  • David Duffey of Jackson, TN
  • Tim Valdez of Arvada CO – has donated previously

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LAB-101-Colorado Motorcycle Expo Biker Shooting & Stabbing-1 Killed-A Fair Perspective

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Multiple shootings and a stabbing have been reported at the Denver Coliseum. Police spokesman Sonny Jackson said at least two people were shot and one was stabbed shortly after 1 p.m. The Colorado Motorcycle Expo is being held this weekend at the Coliseum on the National Western Stockshow complex. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Podcast-In this episode we really break things down in reference to the fatal biker club shooting on January 30, 2016 at the Motorcycle Expo at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. Information is that a member of the Iron Order, a proclaimed law abiding biker club, shot a member of the Mongols MC, a proclaimed 1%er outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG). The evidence & research we have done supports each club's proclamations at this point.

I have already written several articles on this incident with a fair and balanced perspective, unlike the rarely read articles the basement bloggers are releasing. The mainstream media can't report correctly either because they are obviously and likely unknowingly being fed bad information by special interest. Mainstream media will never have an insight into biker clubs and culture like we do.

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Listen in as we discuss every detail surrounding the incident and give perspective and insight. There is much to discuss, but unlike basement bloggers who pass judgement with no evidence, we will wait for the facts to present themselves. Staying fair, we take no sides and are patiently awaiting the results of the official investigation.

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  • Kevin Bain of Englewood, CO
  • Michael Baldonado of Deming, NM
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LAB-100-Special 100th Episode Celebration! Where we started, where we’ve been, & where we’re headed!

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Law Abiding Biker Podcast & Media 100th Episode Celebration artPodcast-We are all super stoked to celebrate our 100th Law Abiding Biker™ Podcast episode with all you Bikaholics out there! We actually have 117 episodes out, because we covered several Sons of Anarachy seasons, but those episodes were not officially numbered.

We were live on Blab and had a blast with community members jumping in and grabbing a Blab seat when we could (call in). We had quite a few of our beloved Patrons join and say hi! We even had numerous giveaways of items from the Official Law Abiding Biker Store, such as Biker Gripper cell phone motorcycle mounts & support shirts! It was our way of thanking everyone for the awesome support everyone has shown us.

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The Law Abiding Biker™ Podcast was nothing more than a vision when I started it back on March 15, 2013 in my daughter's small sound proof (lots of clothes) closet in my home with very minimal equipment. With a ton of work, dedication, and support from the audience we are proud to now be the#1 listened to motorcycle podcast!

With the help of the Law Abiding Biker crew and audience participation, we have built this into a very large & continually growing worldwide biker/motorcycle community. That's right, we are the motorcycling majority and the 99%ers and we now have a very loud voice that many in the motorcycle industry are taking notice of! It's what we call a Biker Revolution!

We have also worked very hard to build our YouTube channel and put out tons of free content. As of this time we have nearly 3 million views and that number is growing rapidly! We were able to move into a larger area and have a much more professional broadcast studio and equipment. Those that know how much we provide free are more than willing to purchase some of our popular for purchase videos & we continue to grow that library of videos too!

We are also proud to have started the Official Law Abiding Biker Store and continue to bring new products to it for the motorcycle community. We want to provide the best possible experience for bikers, unlike so many other online motorcycle stores that only try to take advantage. We are transparent and we want bikers to truly know who is behind the store.

We have become a real team & of course, brothers.  We are working hard behind the scenes here at Law Abiding Biker™ and we trust that will propel us into the future. We depend on our supportive audience and our Patrons to continue to drive us forward.

Listen in as we play many older sound clips from past episodes and poke fun at each other! It is a trip down memory lane for all of us and we had a great time. If you want to get an inside look at the history of Law Abiding Biker, then take a listen.

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  • Lee Gilbert of Rotherham, Great Britian
  • James McDaniel of Doral, FL
  • Mark Frank of Joshua, TX
  • Joe Garcia of Ediunburg, TX
  • Wesley Gilmer of Omaha, NE
  • Don McCready of Dayton, OH

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LAB-99-What things should you pack for a long motorcycle trip/ride? | Plus Tips & Tricks

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motorcycle trip packing overloaded safety artPodcast-There are so many things to think about before heading out for a long motorcycle trip.  It is important to pack key items, but not too many unnecessary items. And so, it becomes a delicate balance.  We all know how limited space can be when traveling on a motorcycle. That is also one of the reasons we love it so much. Pack what you can fit on your bike and ride into the sunset! Free your mind and soul!

This episode is spawned from an internet voicemail we received from audience member David Schwartz from Isreal. He is planning a long motorcycle ride here in the United States very soon and wanted to know what to pack. He wanted our thoughts, experience, and insight into packing for motorcycle trips and that's exactly what we give everyone in this podcast episode.

David Schwartz of Israel also mentioned how pleased he was with our Harley oil change and maintenance video. He has saved a ton of money doing his own oil changes and routine maintenance.

We dive deep into this topic and it will make you think for sure. You might even refine what you pack yourself. This episode was also a live broadcast and we had much input via audience participation over on our Live Page. We appreciate all the Patron Members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media in the live chat.

Being prepared for that long motorcycle trip is very important. We here at LAB Media have changed things throughout the years of riding from both good and bad experiences and we share it all with you. Not being properly prepared can make a trip miserable and take the fun out of it. What are you packing for your next motorcycle trip? Leave your thoughts and comments below this article.

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List of Items to Pack for Your Motorcycle Trip:

  1. Full Face Helmet
    1. Helps reduce rider fatigue substantially
      1. Resource: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/schuberthc3
      2. Keeps the sun from burning nose and face with tinted visor etc.
      3. Great for rain and cold weather
  2. Half or 3/4 helmet
    1. Make sure you have a protective face mask for rain or hail
      1. Rain hits your face like gravel
      2. Hail storm is even worse
      3. Have a good pair of riding goggles/glasses for these conditions
  3. Many bikers pack both a full face for the long day rides and a 1/2 or 3/4 helmet for shorter local rides
  4. Good riding glasses for wearing with 1/2 or 3/4 helmets
  5.  A good thick riding jacket
    1. Resource: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/harleyilluminationjacket
    2. Best to be water proof or water resistant
    3. Zip out liners are great
    4. Vents on jacket for different conditions is also nice
    5. You may wear a leather jacket instead
      1. If you wear a leather jacket then definitely make sure you have great rain gear (covered below)
  6. Leather vest for warmer rides or light riding jacket
  7. Chaps
    1. Resource for packing chaps, so they don't take up much room
      1. Chap Pack
      2. https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/chappack
  8. Good riding jeans or pants
  9. Riding gloves
  10. Good riding shirts
    1. Moisture wicking are great for hot days
  11. Sweatshirts and light jackets for layering (colder weather)
    1. Have several shirts to layer for cold weather riding
  12. Heated gear
    1. Resource for heated gear
      1. https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/firstgear
    2. Heated vest liner
    3. Heated pants (or heated seat)
      1. Resource for heated seat
        1. https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/harleyhammock
    4. Heated socks
    5. Heated gloves (or heated grips)
      1. Resource for installing heated grips on your Harley Davidson (you'll love them)
        1. https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/harleyheatedgrips
  13. Good quality Motorcycle Specific Rain Gear (Don't buy cheap regular everyday rain gear or you'll pay)
    1. https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/olympiaraingear
  14. Good quality Riding Travel Bag if no trunk
    1. Most sit over your passenger backrest and strap down
  15. Socks, underwear, shirts, pants, and shoes for around town if staying for several days at a location
    1. Resource for packing socks, shirt and underwear
      1. Clothes Pack
      2. https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/clothespack
  16. Hats & beanies
    1. Stocking hats-beanie (for cold conditions)
    2. Baseball hats (if you wear them)
  17. Toiletries
    1. Things such as toothbrush, shave kit, deodorant, etc
      1. Small travel size items can be purchased to save space
  18. Medications
    1. Any medications you take
    2. Ibuprofen etc for those headaches
  19. Good quality sunblock & chapstick
    1. Spray on type is most convenient for bikers
      1. Quick and easy to apply at stops
    2. Face sunblock sticks are great too
    3. Put on multiple coats of sunblock throughout the day
  20. Allergy/Emergency
    1. EpiPen as an example
      1. Allergic to bee stings as an example
    2. Other riders in group should know where you keep it for emergency application
  21. A small tool kit to fix minor issues
  22. A few small rags for fuel spills on gas tank etc
  23. Any cleaners & rags to wipe bugs off windshield etc
  24. Tents, sleeping bag, pillow etc if not staying in hotels
  25. Smartphone & necessary chargers
    1. Law Abiding Biker App installed
      1. To listen to podcasts while riding
    2. Access to the Law Abiding Biker website
      1. To search for things should a question arise
  26. GPS devices or physical maps
    1. Maps loaded and ready to go
    2. Resource for Harley Boom Box Infotainment System and integrated GPS
      1. Complete Tutorial Series Here
      2. https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/harleyboombox
  27. Extra bungee cords & motorcycle cargo type net
    1. For securing things to your motorcycle
    2. Extras, because they do break at times
  28. Emergency snacks & fluids
    1. In case long distance between food
    2. Or if you get held up in traffic jams or road closures
      1. I carry granola & almonds in saddlebag
      2. Several extra water bottles in saddlebags
  29. If riding in group
    1. Emergency contact number for spouses/family etc should something happens
  30. Any hotel confirmation or reservation info
    1. I keep it on my smartphone
  31. Possible Misc. Items
    1. Camera/still photography
    2. Video camera equipment
  32. Make sure you have a fresh oil change and safety maintenance has been done recently
    1. Get our #1 best selling Harley Davidson Routine Maintenance and Oil Change Tutorial Video

Quick Tip and Tricks:

  • Pack lighter:
    • You can pack lighter if you know where laundry services are at in a town you may be staying in
    • Schedule to clean or for someone to clean your laundry while passing through
    • You can pack much lighter this way and use clothes again
  • Souveniers & Purchased Items:
    • Remember that if you buy things on your trip to stop by UPS or USPS and have them shipped back home
    • They will be there when you return home
    • You don't have to pack them around this way and are not as limited on the amount of items you can purchase

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