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How To Adjust The Clutch Leaver On A Motorcycle

March 21, 2015 by Margaret Filed Under: Maintenance, Safety Leave a Comment

 A motorcycle’s clutch cable will gradually loosen from the clutch lever’s grip with regular riding over time. This increases what is called “play,” which is the amount by which the lever can be depressed before it begins to operate/engage the clutch. If the lever play is not checked regularly and maintained, the cable could become […]

How To Pick Up a Fallen Motorcycle

February 17, 2015 by Margaret Filed Under: Learning to Ride, New Rider Fears, Safety, Videos 8 Comments

Most of us have witnessed this scenario at least once since getting involved with motorcycles: someone drops his or her motorcycle, and three or four people scramble over to help muscle it upright. In fact I witnessed it just this past weekend. Whenever I see that happen I wonder what the person plans to do […]

Packing for a One Day Ride

August 9, 2014 by Margaret Filed Under: Around Town, Gearing Up, Road Trips, Safety 1 Comment

One of the things I discovered very quickly was a day trip on a motorcycle isn’t like a day trip in a car or truck. I guess I figured this out even when I was occasionally riding on the back of Scott’s bike but when you have to pack your own bike it becomes more obvious. To make […]

Rain Gear Mishap: Cleaning Frogg Toggs Goo off a Muffler

August 2, 2014 by Margaret Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects, Gearing Up, Road Trips, Safety Leave a Comment

Rain, I don’t think there is a rider out there that likes riding it. We do our best to avoid it but sometimes you can’t. That was the case when we took an 11 day trip to ride The Blue Ridge Parkway. Scott and I spent months planning our trip to The Blue Ridge Parkway […]

The Bikers Wave

July 26, 2014 by Margaret Filed Under: Learning to Ride, New Rider Fears, Safety 4 Comments

The wave, I’ll admit it, until I had been riding my Harley for several months I thought it was silly and I didn’t really get it. Go back to before I rode a motorcycle and I made fun of it, sad but true! I use to laugh and tell my husband you don’t see me […]

Skills Day July 2014

July 20, 2014 by Margaret Filed Under: Learning to Ride, New Rider Fears, Safety 2 Comments

Our HOG chapter holds a monthly skills day almost every month of the year weather permitting. We always try to make it but we have missed the last three or four because of other commitments. After the Blue Ridge parkway trip I knew I wanted to work on my leaning, u-turns and circles. During that trip I […]

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 […]

Motorcycle Awareness Month

May 3, 2014 by Margaret Filed Under: Learning to Ride, New Rider Fears, Safety Leave a Comment

May is motorcycle awareness month. Hopefully you have noticed the signs urging you to “share the road” and “look twice for motorcycles”.  As the weather warms up and people begin taking vacations the number of motorcycle riders on the road increase. Many serious and fatal crashes occur when motorists turn in front of motorcyclists. Make […]

Accident Scene Management Class

August 3, 2013 by Margaret Filed Under: New Rider Fears, Safety 3 Comments

One of my biggest apprehension, when it came motorcycle riding, was the danger. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have a medical background that includes nursing work in a hospital including the ER for over a year and the things you see are haunting. Despite all of my training, I have had no […]

Windshield Modification

July 27, 2013 by Margaret Filed Under: Maintenance, Safety Leave a Comment

As I have gotten more comfortable on my bike I have had an ever growing issue with the windshield.  I am getting a lot of reflections and glare on the inside that is affecting my ability to see the road due to its height. Everyone has their preferences on how tall, short, fat, etc. a […]

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