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Riding Motorcycles in Real America-West Coast! Documentary Film

September 11, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher 3 Comments

I am an independent filmmaker along with many other hats I wear. I want to help, connect, and entertain as many bikers as I can worldwide. A ton of personal man-hours and expenses go into creating large motorcycle documentary films like this. I appreciate your show of support by purchasing some of my films. By supporting my efforts, it assures that I can continue to create films for the biker community & to help cover the associated costs. Many of my documentary films are currently free on my YouTube Channel.

My real mission, purpose, and hope is that my motorcycle documentary films move, touch, entertain, and inspire bikers around the world. I truly love the sport of motorcycling and the community that surrounds it.

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About this Motorcycle Documentary Film:

In late June 2020 history was made. Patron member Brad Johnston from Redmond, Oregon organized and hosted the first-ever Law Abiding Biker Patron Member Organized Meetup & Ride on the west coast! Every year, Law Abiding Biker™ Media organizes its own member meet up and ride but this particular ride was organized by a member for members, which is just awesome! I was fortunate enough to have attended the ride and event Brad hosted. We jokingly call these member hosted events “unsanctioned” but it's all in good fun and I totally support them.

When I started Law Abiding Biker™ Media about 7 1/2 years ago I never knew the community would grow to this sort of thing. The Private Patron member-only Facebook Group is where it all happens! It's a troll-free zone and nothing but bikers helping bikers from around the world. It's one of the largest biker communities around and better than any of those spam-filled motorcycle forums!

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More and more there are Patron members in the private Facebook group that are organizing and hosting these rides and meetups all over. There have already been two east coast rides! It's unfortunate I have not been able to attend one of those rides yet.

A bunch of the crew from Law Abiding Biker™ Media rode down to Oregon and met up with a group of Patron members. Brad took everyone on a beautiful motorcycle ride and tour around the area. Afterward, we all went to Brad's home where he and his wife hosted an awesome dinner with drinks for all of us! We really got to connect with each other. What an amazing experience and this is what the law abiding biker community is all about and why it's growing so quickly!

That is just a very broad overview and you’ll have to watch the film for the rest! Enjoy!

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New Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz Making Emergency Changes! Sales Plummeting!!

September 1, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher 56 Comments

Harley Bronx Streetfighter

So, with plummeting sales and COVID-19, new Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz has been making some major changes within the company. Zeitz recently said, “a total rewire is necessary to make Harley-Davidson a high-performance company.” (see video below)

Harley-Davidson recently announced they will not be releasing the Bronx Streetfighter as promised later this year. Remember, this was the street racer style bike that was supposed to have the new liquid-cooled Revolution Max engine with 117 HP and 70 pound-foot of torque. Harley says the Streetfighter won't release next year either and won't comment on whether the Streetfighter will ever be released at this point.

Harley Pan America Adventure Touring

Harley says its immediate new product focus in 2021 will be on the launch of the Pan America, Harley's first Adventure Touring motorcycle and I’m actually very curious about this bike, as I also love adventure riding. But, I’ve said it before; If this bike is overpriced like the Livewire was when it was released, it will likely be a flop.

Many also speculate that the Street 500 and 750 models may also be at risk of being axed after dealers reported not being given the lightweight models following poor sales performance. However, Harley will not actually comment regarding the status of other models.

For those of you wondering-yes the new high-Performance Custom Model is still planned for 2021 and still listed on Harley’s website.

Harley High-Performance Custom Model

Harley continues to struggle here in 2020 and there are reports that 50 dealerships have closed or are in the process of closing and that “significantly more” will shut their doors this year. In July Harley announced a five-year strategic plan after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a $92 million loss in the three months through June, with motorcycle sales plummeting 27%. This new overhaul includes vast changes to Harley’s operating model, updated motorcycles, newproducts, and a focus on accessories and general merchandise.

Further, the company will focus on 50 key markets, mostly in North America and Europe, and is working on plans to exit areas that are unprofitable. All these changes are projected to save the company $250 million this year and $100 million annually thereafter.

Harley also says a new marketing campaign focusing on the “unrelenting spirit” of Harley will include a collaboration with actor Jason Momoa.

Video-How to Remove Stock Harley Fork Reflectors & Gas Tank Logos-DIY

August 21, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

Video-In this video we show you how to easily remove those stock reflectors that come on all new Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They put these reflectors right on the sides of the forks. Understand, we are not personally recommending the removal of these factory reflectors, as they do provide an element of safety and visibility from a side profile. We are simply showing you how to remove them, but you need to understand the hazards of removing them and make your own decision.

We show you an awesome trick to get these stock reflectors off in seconds without causing any damage to the forks. It will be as if they were never there. The same trick we show you on removing the reflectors can also be used to remove those stuck on Harley-Davidson logos on your fuel tank. Some like a cleaner look and want those logos off the fuel tank.

After you remove the reflectors you'll need a bottle of our awesome Bugslide Waterless Motorcycle Cleaner to remove any build up or dirt marks around and behind where the reflectors or logos were. Buglside is our #1 go to waterless motorcycle cleaner here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media. Buglside is also trusted by Law Enforcement Motorcycle Officers around the world to clean their work bikes!

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Install Tusk Pannier Racks on a 2008 & Newer Kawasaki KLR 650-Tutorial Video

August 8, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

In this video, I show you how to install Tusk Pannier Racks and Tusk Panniers on a 2018 Kawasaki KLR 650. The procedures will be the same for 2008 & newer KLR's. These racks and panniers are also available for 1987-2007 KLR's. You can also choose from medium or large size and they come in silver or black. I went with the large size and I figure if you're going to add these to your KLR then just go big and get the extra storage room. I also added Tusk Pannier Handles and Tusk Pannier Box Liners. The Tusk Panniers are available for many other makes and models of adventure and dual-sport motorcycles.

Adding panniers to your KLR is a necessity if you are going to ride long distances or go beyond a simple day trip. The KLR has zero storage until you add something like this. There are additional storage options you can add such as a backpack and tank bag. I recently reviewed the Wolfman Blackhawk Adventure Tank Bag.

I have been riding with these Tusk Panniers for KLR's and really like them. I like that the build quality is solid, yet they are very affordable compared to some other options on the market. These panniers are secure with locks included on the latches along with an inside pannier safety bolt. With the lids locked and pannier bolt in place, they cannot be removed from your KLR or other brand adventure motorcycle.

The Tusk Aluminum Pannier Boxes are designed and manufactured to handle the most extreme adventure motorcycling. These panniers are loaded with features to offer unbeatable value! They are made from durable yet lightweight aluminum with a tough silver or black powder-coated finish.

Not only do these Tusk Panniers for KLR look great, but they prevent the items you store from getting the black residue produced when rubbed against unfinished aluminum. Unique design eliminates seams on the back two vertical edges (weak spots on other panniers), and all existing welded seams are reinforced with internal stitch welds. For security and convenience, the boxes come complete with 4 (2 on each box) matched locks and keys already assembled on the latches! A rubber gasket at the top of the box ensures the lid is tight and waterproof.

Each lid comes complete with 4 bolt-on footman loops to secure additional items. Each Large box is 37 Liters and measures 15 ½” tall, 9 ¼” deep, and 18″ wide. The Medium boxes are 27 Liters each and measure 14 ¼” tall, 7 ½” deep, and 16 ¼” wide. This is a complete kit with all the mounting hardware to outfit your bike for the next adventure.

Features of Tusk Pannier Racks & Panniers:

Complete kit with a pair of Aluminum Panniers and Pannier Racks with all the hardware for mounting.
Durable aluminum panniers that offer an unbeatable value for adventure motorcycling.
Powder-coated finish looks great and protects items from unfinished aluminum “blacking”.
Seamless rear vertical edge design and reinforced welding ensures strength.
Complete with 4 (2 on each box) matched locks and keys assembled on the latches.
Aluminum lid is completely waterproof and features 4 bolt-on footman loops to secure additional items.
Each Large Box is 37 Liters and measures 15 ½” tall, 9 ¼ deep, and 18″ wide. A pair of boxes gives you 74 Liters of storage. Large box opening measures 16 ½” Wide x 7 ¾” Deep.
Each Medium Box is 27 Liters and measures 14 ¼” tall, 7 ½” deep, and 16 ¼” wide. A pair of boxes gives you 54 Liters of storage. Medium box opening measures 14 ¾” wide x 6″ Deep.
Aluminum is .085″ thick and each Large pannier weighs a little over 11 lbs., while each Medium pannier weighs just under 9.5 lbs.
Pannier racks feature cable operated Quick Release pins.
Durable Powder-coated steel construction.

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Best Stainless Steel Saddlebag Safety Bolts and Extended Seat Bolts for Harley

August 1, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

The Rickrak solution for Harley saddlebag safety looks great on your bike and offers superior heavy-duty Stainless Steel Safety. As recommended by the manufacturer and H-D, please make sure to check them regularly for proper tightness.

How securely attached are your Harley saddlebags? There are many true stories of saddlebags coming off while going down the road! 2016 and prior Harley models use a vulnerable 1/4 turn pin attachment system that had recalls. On 2017 and on models H-D tried to correct the issue with a ratcheting mechanism with a handle that is bulky and clumsy to use. The long handle on that mechanism catches clothing and items as you try to remove them from the saddlebag. They just take up room and get in the way, unlike the sleek Rickrak saddlebag safety bolts.

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RickRak's Extended Seat Bolt for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles makes the seat bolt more accessible for models with trunks. Made from top-quality Stainless steel, the Extended Seat Bolt offers 1/4×20 threads and a knurled handle for an easy grip.

There is also a shorter Rickrak seat bolt for the models without a trunk. Get rid of that stock seat screw and move into something quality like these. It's much easier to get to and you don't need tools.

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New Motorcycle Riding Gear I’m Testing-Sturgis Bound!!

July 31, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

In this video, I go over some awesome new progressive motorcycle riding gear I personally selected that I will be testing on our ride to and while we're at Sturgis 2020. Riding gear has come along way since I first started riding many years ago and I love testing and reviewing it for the biker community.

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- We dive in deeper on this particular riding gear and talk about some bonus gear we're testing!

I want to thank the team at Revzilla for sending me this latest batch of riding gear for testing and review. I have been given the gear at no cost but am not being paid for the testing and reviews and there are no strings attached to what I say. As always I will give you my honest opinions with both the pros and the cons.

I will be reviewing each item individually after my thorough testing and those videos will release on the Law Abiding Biker YouTube Channel. Make sure you're subscribed to the channel so you are notified when those and other videos release!

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How to Set Suspension Sag on a Motorcycle-Adjusting Preload

July 11, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher 2 Comments

Setting your motorcycle suspension sag by adjusting preload on your rear shocks is very important. It affects the geometry of your motorcycle and how it handles overall. This doesn't need to be a complicated process as many make it seem in other online videos and articles. We're here to break it down in simple terms for the everyday motorcycle enthusiast. (see video below)

Setting motorcycle suspension sag just means that you are adjusting how much your bike lowers (sags) and rides in the rear when a rider, passenger, luggage or a combination is on the bike. The bike should only sag down so far and within a pre-determined range. Whether you're riding street, adventure, dual-sport, or dirt, setting motorcycle suspension sag is a universal process.

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Most stock Harley-Davidson rear shocks have a pre-load adjuster knob and the owner's manual gives you load weight ratings and where you should set the preload. The air shock system on the Harley works the same by adding or removing air. If you install aftermarket shocks of any kind then you'll need to learn how to properly set motorcycle suspension sag.