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OEM vs Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts

September 5, 2018 by Margaret Filed Under: Maintenance, Repairs Leave a Comment

This is a difficult question with a few things to consider. Since we are the ones who will decide when shopping for motorcycle parts it’s important to know a few key things. First, you need to consider what you are looking for. By this I mean is it for a repair or better performance?  Second, […]

Viking Ultimate Large Saddlebags On Harley Softail Deluxe

May 27, 2018 by Margaret Filed Under: Gearing Up, Repairs, Videos 3 Comments

Viking Ultimate Large Saddlebags On Harley Softail Deluxe Review

Viking Ultimate Large Saddlebags On Harley Softail Deluxe Review Almost five years, 14 states, extreme weather conditions and almost 40,000 miles. That’s what my former Viking saddlebags were able to handle. Is it any wonder why I decided to stick with the Viking brand?! Truth be told they probably have some more life in them but we […]

How to Remove and Replace a Motorcycle Battery

May 9, 2018 by Margaret Filed Under: Maintenance, Repairs 11 Comments

how to replace a motorcycle battery

Every motorcycle owner should learn some basic motorcycle maintenance. I think replacing a motorcycle battery is both an easy and important job to be able to do. Just like any other vehicle, a motorcycle will need a fresh battery at some point. Even using a battery tender we have to replace our batteries every two years. Being able […]

Drive Belt Replacement On A Harley Davidson Touring Model

September 17, 2017 by Margaret Filed Under: Maintenance, Repairs Leave a Comment

how to change the drive belt on a motorcycle

A Tiny Rock and A Broken Belt Who knew a tiny rock could lead to so much work! Last month Scott and I had his bike tore down to replace his rear tire, at that time he checked the rear sprocket and the drive belt. Everything looked fine. Fast forward one week and he notices […]

How To Lubricate Steering Head Bearings on a Harley Davidson

July 14, 2014 by Margaret Filed Under: Maintenance, Repairs, Safety 2 Comments

This weekend we decided not to take a ride. Scott and I both wanted to work on the Blue Ridge Parkway videos and pictures, work on our blog post, do some quick motorcycle maintenance and go to our HOG chapters skills day. I decided that since the steering head bearing lubrication is quick and easy […]

Button Removal and Replacement on Leather

April 2, 2014 by Margaret Filed Under: DIY Projects, Gearing Up, Repairs Leave a Comment

For the last month or so my husband has been having a problem with the snaps on the leather vest he wears while riding his motorcycle. In windy conditions the vest was often forced open because the inner spring inside the snap was no longer secure. Can you imagine riding down the road with a […]

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