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
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
Rain Gear Mishap: Cleaning Frogg Toggs Goo off a Muffler
The Bikers Wave
Skills Day July 2014
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
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 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 […]
