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Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Since creating Law Abiding Biker™ Media about 8 years ago, I have had the opportunity to meet so many awesome bikers within the motorcycle community.  This community is so giving and has helped us so much along the way. There are so many unique backgrounds and life stories within the community. I love interviewing bikers and sharing their stories and experiences as I did so in this episode.  I had the pleasure of interviewing Patron Member Terry McDonough of Medford, Oregon. We had such a good time that we split the conversation into a two-part podcast series, so make sure you listen to part 1 and part 2 in order, so it all makes sense.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Terry is another great example of the supportive biker community that surrounds Law Abiding Biker™ Media. He supports us financially as a Patron Member so we can continue to help, educate, entertain, and inspire as many bikes as we can worldwide. There are many benefi

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Since creating Law Abiding Biker™ Media about 8 years ago, I have had the opportunity to meet so many awesome bikers within the motorcycle community.  This community is so giving and has helped us so much along the way. There are so many unique backgrounds and life stories within the community. I love interviewing bikers and sharing their stories and experiences as I did so in this episode.  I had the pleasure of interviewing Patron Member Terry McDonough of Medford, Oregon. We had such a good time that we split the conversation into a two-part podcast series, so make sure you listen to part 1 and part 2 in order, so it all makes sense.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Terry is another great example of the supportive biker community that surrounds Law Abiding Biker™ Media. He supports us financially as a Patron Member so we can continue to help, educate, entertain, and inspire as many bikes as we can worldwide. There are many benefi

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This article is written by Richard Kane, “Big Daddy Kane” or “BDK”, as many of you know him as. Since the very first motorcycle was built, motorcycles have enacted a passion in people. Whether it is the thrill of the ride, the sense of adventure or just the feeling of getting away from the norm from time to time people have enjoyed the two-wheeled wonder. Equally, music does the same for people and I believe music and motorcycles go hand in hand as they say. Please note, these are not my top ten favorite songs to listen to while riding. This is a list I put together based on several factors. The factors include impact, age, and genre. Music, even since the early days of motorcycling has been a part of the culture in my opinion. Concerts at rallies, listening to music while riding, or just stopping by a small bar with a local band playing cover tunes while out on a day ride are common. From the British mod subculture, to American war veterans, to the chopper cu

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley-Davidson released their first adventure touring motorcycle, the Pan America, on February 22, 2021, via a scheduled YouTube video release. The video was a short documentary of sorts highlighting the history of Harley-Davidson. It then moved into the Pan America reveal but lacked overall information on what most riders want to know. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE So, in this podcast episode, we tell you what you actually want to know about the Harley Pan America and how it stands up to the competition in the current adventure-touring market, such as the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, to name just one competitor. The Pan America has more horsepower, while the GS 1250 has more torque. But, both motorcycles are definitely comparable and have many options and comforts. See my Harley Pan America Overview Video Here There are two models to choose from, the Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 special. The special model comes with add

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com If you've ever been curious about getting and flying a drone to capture cool shots of your motorcycle rides or experiences, this is the episode for you. Many may think you can just buy a drone and that it's really easy. That's not true, as there are so many different drones and each one has its strong points and weak points. After purchase, you'll need to fully educate yourself prior to taking flight.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE I have been flying drones for video productions for 9 years now and I can tell you that the industry and technology have changed rapidly during that time and continues to do so. As soon as the FAA required commercial pilots to be licensed, I obtained my part 107 certificate and have had it ever since. I am also a police drone pilot and trainer.  I hope all of this qualifies me to talk about this subject matter.  SEE MY POPULAR DRONE REVIEW VIDEO: Auto Tracking Motorcycles With Drones-DJI Mavic vs. Skyd

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, Lurch and I go over some awesome new progressive motorcycle riding gear we personally selected that we tested during our ride to and while we were 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. With so many options to choose from, I hope reviews such as this will help you cut through all the noise so you can spend your hard-earned money wisely. 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. The gear Lurch is reviewing he personally bought through Revzilla and he will also give you an honest review. Please support us and consider purchasing any of the riding gear ite

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I had the pleasure of talking with Ron Moore Jr. in this episode about his upcoming motorcycle ride and his fight for those veterans and first responders that suffer from PTSD. He served 5 years of active duty in the United States Air Force and then became a paramedic and served his community for 7 years. In 2019 that all came to an end when his PTSD affected his job and home life. Since then, he says he takes it one day at a time, and riding a motorcycle seems to keep his demons at bay. He also wants to let other veterans know that they are not alone in their fight with PTSD. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE So, he decided to organize and create a charity and awareness ride for those suffering from PTSD. Ron will leave Leesburg, Florida on June 20 and arrive in Tacoma, WA on June 26, 2021. This is a 3,050-mile one-way trip and he'll be riding his 2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S.  CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this podcast episode, I explain what you need to know about the new 2021 Harley-Davidson model line-up. These were all revealed at Harley's first-ever global virtual launch event held online on January 19, 2021. I put a video out on our YouTube Channel shortly after the event. SEE VIDEO-The Real 2021 Harley Model Event-The Facts & Issues You Need to Know!! There are some issues I discovered, such as the new 2021 Harley touring models are coming with a cable clutch instead of a hydraulic clutch that has been on touring models since 2014. There were some recalls on the hydraulic clutch system over the years but it seemed to have been resolved. We really have no idea why Harley did this because these are supposed to be “premium motorcycles” and cable clutches are yesterday's technology.  I think this is going to irritate many customers since other motorcycle companies are using hydraulic clutches.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER ST

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley-Davidson has been making a ton of changes to the overall company structure in 2020. I've released several highly viewed videos on our YouTube channel in reference to this subject and I'll list them below along with some related podcast episodes we've done. It seems the temporary CEO, Jochen Zeitz, is trying to realign the company and has even pulled out of some overseas markets.  Per Zeitz, the company is going to focus most of its efforts on its current line up of bikes and on its current core customers, while still trying to attract a new generation of riders.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE In this podcast episode, I brought on guest Michael Rubinson, who is a 28-year-old rider and currently rides a Yamaha cruiser. He would really like to buy a Harley but the Motor Company has put up many barriers to entry over the years when it comes to attracting that younger generation of rider.  Michael and I discuss many of those bar

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I had the pleasure of speaking with Mallory Dobbs of Olympia, Washington in this episode about motorcycle road racing.    Mallory Dobbs is a 26-year-old female motorcycle road racer from Olympia Washington. Since she was 10 years old she's ridden and shown horses all across the United States. After showing horses for nearly 14 years she decided she wanted to adventure into new and different hobbies. Some people describe Mallory as an adrenaline junkie as she raced drag cars with her dad at the age of 16. Mallory purchased her very first motorcycle in the summer of 2016. It wasn't too long after that she found herself attending a track day down in California with a bunch of strangers that welcomed her to the track family. At the end of the summer, she formed a race team with them called Hobbit Racing. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Mallory started her motorcycle road racing career the very next summer in 2017 on the Washington Road

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I interviewed Patron Member Matt Haywood from Merced California in this episode. I met Matt in person at the Law Abiding Biker 2020 West Coast Patron Member meetup and ride event. I learned Matt is no stranger to back pain and issues. But, he still rides long distances and has quite a few tips and tricks if you're suffering from back pain when riding your motorcycle.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Matt was involved in a serious collision while driving his car. He was T-boned in an intersection and the driver of the causing vehicle eventually fled the scene but has since been identified by police.  Following the serious collision, Matt has undergone multiple back surgeries and the long recoveries that follow them. His back will never be the same. Matt has a passion for riding motorcycles and wasn't going to let that stop him. He has learned many things that help when riding motorcycles with a back injury and pain.  CHECK OUT OUR HU

The Law Abiding Biker Crew has decided we will be heading out from Washington State for a long group motorcycle ride in 2021 and will ultimately end up in California for quite a few days!  Many of the crew here at LAB will be coming and we're really looking forward to this. California 2021, here we come! Additionally, we'll be hosting our yearly Law Abiding Biker™ Media group motorcycle ride and meet up event with our beloved Patron Members on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, which will start near Placerville, CA. You must have been a mid-level or above Patron Member for 3 months prior to the meetup on June 29th. That means you must have been signed up as a mid-level Patron or above by March 29, 2021, to be eligible for the meetup event. You also must officially sign up for the event with us and get confirmation. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Of course, the actual times, exact locations, and details of the Official Patron Member Ride and Meetup for California 2021 are only for those eligi

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part two of a two-part series and is all about our 2020 Sturgis, SD motorcycle trip. In August 2020, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on a 9 day, 3200-mile, 5 state cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and into Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota. We stayed over in cities such as Missoula, Montana, Billings, Montana, Rapid City, South Dakota, and Butte, Montana.  There will be a motorcycle documentary film released later this year on this entire trip and experience! SEE ALL LAW ABIDING BIKER MEDIA DOCUMENTARY FILMS HERE! During our Sturgis trip, we met up with our beloved Patron Members outside of Sturgis, South Dakota for an entire day. 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 like this. There was an awesom

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part one of a two-part series and is all about our 2020 Sturgis, SD motorcycle trip. In August 2020, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on a 9 day, 3200-mile, 5 state cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and into Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota. We stayed over in cities such as Missoula, Montana, Billings, Montana, Rapid City, South Dakota, and Butte, Montana.  There will be a motorcycle documentary film released later this year on this entire trip and experience! SEE ALL LAW ABIDING BIKER MEDIA DOCUMENTARY FILMS HERE! During our Sturgis trip, we met up with our beloved Patron Members outside of Sturgis, South Dakota for an entire day. 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 like this. There was an awesom

Official website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com For some time Harley-Davidson has had an oil transfer or migration problem on certain touring models and they are still trying to figure it out. Listen in to this entire podcast episode to learn what it's all about and how to diagnose it. In this written article below are just the highlights. I try and keep it fairly basic and easy to understand.  Also, learn about the Harley Milwaukee-Eight "Oil Sumping" Problem here! Introduction to the Harley oil transfer problem: Harley oil transfer is when oil moves over from the transmission into the primary case. This eventually leaves the transmission very low on oil and the primary with too much oil. Of course, a transmission with low or no oil will certainly fail and need to be repaired or completely replaced.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Understand, there will always be a small amount of Harley oil transfer between the transmission and primary cases (small amounts-2 oz or so). This

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com 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. See my YouTube video titled: New Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz Making Emergency Changes! Sales Plummeting!! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE 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. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Sturgis Jeff was a career law enforcement officer and has now retired! He certainly has more time to ride his motorcycle now and I'm jealous. In this episode, I have a conversation about Jeff's LEO career and what his retirement life is like. Retirement must be good because Jeff just bought a new 2020 Harley Ultra Limited CVO. This episode is all about biker talk. Yup, it's bikers sitting down and talking about biker stuff. Make sure to listen in as we have a great time and laugh a lot! SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Popeye was also with us and recently took an awesome motorcycle road trip with his wife and a few friends to Montana. He breaks down the route and places they stayed. He shares his experience and shares some great information if you're planning a trip to Montana.  CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Popeye took his fairly new 2020 Harley Street Glide Special he bought on

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com 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.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE 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-fi

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com It's well known that Harley has been struggling for some time and sales have been declining steadily year to year. There’s just not a big demand for the bigger expensive touring bikes that make up the core of its model line. The company’s loyal base of older customers, who drove a Harley revival during the 1980s and 1990s, is aging and purchasing fewer new motorcycles. Patron member Michael Rubinson of Law Abiding Biker Media listened to podcast episode #241 titled, "Harley-Davidson End Times! CEO Levatich Quits?". We talked in that episode about Harley trying to draw a new younger generation of riders and where they are failing.   Note: You should also check out my very popular video I did no these matters Video-Harley-Davidson End Times! CEO Matthew Levatich Quits SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Michael left us a voicemail in response to that podcast episode. Being 28 years old and having an education and background in marke

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Harley has been trying to reach a broader customer base as it’s certainly important to their future existence. So, back in July 2018, Harley announced its “More Roads to Harley” strategy. If you haven’t already, you should really get up to speed and watch my video on CEO Matthew Levatich quitting and the current state of the Motor Company. Harley is trying to be innovative with the late 2019 announcement of the Pan America Adventure Bike and the Bronx Streetfighter. These two bikes are scheduled to go into production later this year.  I’m personally most excited to see the Pan America but I fear as Harley’s first adventure bike it will be way overpriced for most riders like their first electric motorcycle, the Livewire. The images of these two new leaked models first appeared in a document released to Harley-Davidson investors in late September 2019 but since then Harley has filed design patents with the European Union Intellectual Property Office. Both the Pa