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LAB-49-Swimming in Emails & New Jacksonville Beach Biker Shooting Info

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biker shooting jacksonville beach podcast copyPODCAST-Get ready to dig deep into the email bag on this episode bikaholics! We have been so busy covering other topics on the podcast that the emails have been stacking. We cover an array of things that are a directly result of emails we have received. We really appreciate the emails everyone, so keep them coming. You can send us an email or leave us a voicemail anytime!

I start out with an announcement reference the fatal biker shooting that occurred on June 26, 2014 around 8:00 PM outside Nippers Bar Grille in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. We covered this in depth on Episode #48, so check it out.

After that episode aired I was contacted by a high ranking official of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club (IOMC) and that speaks volumes for the Iron Order Motorcycle Club. The official was appreciative of our fair and balanced coverage of the shooting incident. This high ranking official is very open to an interview right here on the Law Abiding Biker Podcast. However, he wishes to wait until the true facts of the fatal biker shooting are released to the public. The Iron Order MC does not wish to interfere with the Jacksonville Beach Police Department's or the State Attorney's Office ongoing investigation. As a President of a motorcycle club myself, I must say that I would likely make the same decision. It is stated by the IOMC official that they are in fact a “law abiding biker” motorcycle club. Over the years that has certainly been my perception of the IOMC based on my personal contact with members.

The Iron Order MC does have a very open website with pictures of members and exactly what they stand for. They are not secretive at all. Of course, that is completely unlike outlaw motorcycle gang websites that contain very little or no information. OMG's obviously have much to hide, so they can't be open like law abiding biker clubs on their websites.

I did learn from the official that the Iron Order MC member that was involved in the fatal shooting was [Read more…]

LAB-48- “Bike Night” Shooting Jacksonville Beach, FL | Motorcycle Readiness & Packing for a Long Motorcycle Trip

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PODCAST-We start out by diving into the reported fatal shooting that occurred on June 26, 2014 around 8:00 PM outside Nippers Bar Grille in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The Jacksonville Beach Police Department has identified the deceased as 40-year-old Zachariah Tipton.

There is very little preliminary information at this point & it is being investigated thoroughly. Unlike other less than credible motorcycle related sources that have reported on the matter, we here at Law Abiding Biker Podcast & Media hold ourselves to a higher standard. We are different and try to be as fair and balanced as we possibly can. Unlike other sources, we are not taking sides when there is very little information to do so at this point. It would be plain ignorance to do so. Regardless of what motorcycle club the deceased and shooter may have been involved with, we will wait and follow up on this story as real information comes forth.

Here are the basics at this point until further information comes out:

It does appear that it was “bike night” at Nippers Bar Grille. Per sources, there were members of multiple motorcycle clubs. A member of the [Read more…]

VIDEO-How to Adjust Harley Davidson Clutch Internal | Complete Guide & Instructions

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  • Save money now. Adjust your clutch internally on your Harley Davidson yourself.
  • Have the pride & satisfaction of working on your own Harley!
  • Do it in your garage or your workspace! 

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Harley-Davidson-Clutch-Inspection-Cover-PrimaryThis is a complete and thorough tutorial video on adjusting the clutch internally on your Harley Davidson motorcycle with a cable operated clutch. This is not for Harley models with a hydraulic operated clutch. 

Why waste your money by having to take you Harley to the dealer for such an easy project? We guarantee you will be able to do this yourself after watching this video.

We take off the clutch inspection cover and expose the clutch to do this. An internal clutch adjustment can be done whenever you like. If it is difficult at times to find gears when shifting, if your bike is shifting a bit rough, or if the clutch won't start engaging until you have let the clutch lever out all the way then go ahead and adjust it. Refer to your owner's manual for specific adjustment intervals.

Once you adjust the clutch internally you can then make fine adjustments on the clutch lever to make it feel how you want. There is also a free video on this page for that adjustment.

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LAB-47-Mettle Republic Public Safety Motorcycle Club (PSMC) | The Alliance

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Mettle Republic MC Law Abiding Biker Podcast ART LIBSYN copyPodcast-In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Paul “Pablo” Harnett, National Road Captain of the Mettle Republic Public Safety Motorcycle Club (PSMC). We talk about what the Mettle Republic PSMC is all about, when it was founded, what the colors mean, the three piece patch, membership, officer positions, and so much more. You really must listen to this podcast episode to get all the details.

Paul is very involved with the law abiding biker community. I talk with Paul about a newly formed organization named “The Alliance” that he is very involved with. The Alliance is dedicated to bringing all law abiding biker (LAB) clubs together for communication purposes, intelligence sharing, and cross-club brotherhood. The Alliance is [Read more…]

LAB-46-Motorcycle Only Checkpoints? Should law abiding bikers be concerned? | The real facts & the American Motorcycle Association

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PODCAST-Get ready for this episode as we dive right into the very heated topic of “motorcycle only checkpoints” (MOC's). We break it down for the law abiding biker community and whether or not this really affects you as a motorcycle rider. Should this be something of great or little concern and is it going to take place in you area? There is a lot of incorrect information on this issue and we get to the bottom of things here on the Law Abiding Biker Podcast. We bring it to you from a balanced perspective with nothing to gain or lose on the matter, unlike many others reporting on it. This is quite a discussion and you just need to listen in to get the whole scoop.

The American Motorcycle Association has been at the forefront of the battle against motorcycle only checkpoints. Although they make some good arguments, they also say some things that I don't necessarily agree with. They say things like:

“We hope to see laws enacted to end the discriminatory and harmful law enforcement practice of targeting motorcyclists for stops that do nothing to improve the safety of our roads.”

I dissent and believe the AMA is uneducated by blaming motorcycle only checkpoints on “law enforcement”. If the American Motorcycle Association did proper homework they would understand that these sorts of programs are developed well outside law enforcement agencies power and are trickled down to them. In fact, I think it would be fair to say that an overwhelming majority of law enforcement officers  [Read more…]

VIDEO-How to Install Heated Hand Grips on a Harley Davidson | Complete Instructional Tutorial Video Guide

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  • Start saving money now. Install Harley heated grips on your Harley-Davidson yourself.

  • Don't ride with cold hands or hassle with bulky gloves anymore.

  • No lifts, jacks, or specialty tools required.

  • Do it in your garage right on the kickstand! 

A Video by Bikers for Bikers!

Immediately stream any purchased video on your desktop, laptop, smartphone, or tablet. View them as many times as you like for life. Just like a YouTube video!

An easy to follow step-by-step tutorial video.

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I GUARANTEE YOU CAN DO IT!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Will this video work for my year & model Harley?

It is fair to say this video is good for any model Harley 2000 to present. It is likely also good for late 90's models. 

Our main goal is to help bikers & we are not satisfied until we have done such.

This heated grip video is continually updated with new high definition footage of different years/models of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Any heated grips video purchasers, present, past, or future, will get immediate free access to the new video files. That is our commitment to the biker community & it is what makes our videos stand above all others!

It is impossible to film a heated grip install on every year and model of Harley-Davidson & there's no need to. Harley heated grip kits are universal in nature and have not really changed dating all the way back to 2000 from our experience. aThe install itself is universal in nature and the only thing that has changed between years/models is exactly where it is recommended you tie into a power source. That's the only thing you'll have to glance at those nasty instructions for. 

You will be provided with multiple video files showing different years/models and the power tie in process variations. You will quickly determine the minor differences, which will not change the overall heated grip install.

We trust the biker community and if you purchase this video and it absolutely is not what you need for a heated grips install on your particular year or model, please kindly contact us and we will issue a full refund.

Have other bikers installed heated grips on a different year/model after watching this video and were they successful?

Absolutely! We get positive emails & testimonials frequently and bikers with all different years and models have been successful with installing heated grips after purchasing this video!

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What Bikers are Saying!

Here is what biker Donald Meitz says after viewing this video:

Heated grips installed. Before I watched your video, I was more than confused with the factory instructions. After I watched your video, the install couldn’t have been any easier. Thanks alot!

Here is what biker Andy Havener of Fort Worth, TX says after viewing this video:

I just bought your video on the heated grip install and it is worth every penny! Although your video is on a 2014, my bike is a 2013 FLHTCU, but many things are the same.  Thanks again and I will be watching you in the future.

DETAILS:

Harley-Davidson brand heated grips on all 2000 and newer Harley-Davidson models. 

These Harley heated grip kits come with horrible and confusing instructions. SAVE YOUR MONEY, there is no need to take your Harley-Davidson motorcycle to the dealership to get heated grips installed. Plus, have the pure satisfaction of working on your own Harley. 

In this detailed video, you will see diagrams I created so you can fully understand how the heated grips work, are powered, the wire is routed, and why you are connecting wires a certain way. 

From our experience, Harley-Davidson has not changed the heated grip kits dating back to 2000. The heated grip kits are very universal in nature. So, the install itself is universal and the only thing that has changed between years/models is exactly where it is recommended you tie into a power source. That's the only thing you'll have to glance at those nasty instructions for. 

You will be provided with multiple video files showing different years/models and the power tie in variations. You will quickly determine the minor differences, which will not change the overall heated grip install.

We are constantly updating and filming new bikes in regards to heated grip installs. Any heated grips video purchasers, present, past, or future, will get immediate free access to all new video files.

We get the best of angles for you in high-definition and it's like your right there wrenching with us!

FURTHER INFORMATION:

There is the primary tutorial for installing Harley-Davidson heated grips on 2000-2023 models, as well as select 2024 motorcycles. In 2024, Harley introduced the Street Glide and Road Glide with a completely redesigned fairing, marking significant changes to these models. However, the rest of the touring bikes with fairings remained unchanged, making 2024 a transition year for Harley-Davidson.

There are two main installation videos available—After purchase, simply choose the one that matches your bike. If your model has the older fairing, use the first video. For those with the newly redesigned fairing, the second video is the correct one for your installation.

NOTE: As Harley transitions their line of motorcycles to newer technology, models without a fairing will eventually be using the new 2024 style Harley heated grips, which have one wire with a plug coming out of the end as seen in our 2024 and newer install video file. If you don't have a fairing model, watch both video files after purchase and choose which will work best for your application.

I guarantee you won't find a more thorough Harley heated grips install video anywhere!

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VIDEO-Adjust Harley Davidson Street Glide Touring Rear Air Suspension | Biker Podcast

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VIDEO& BLOG-In this tutorial video I show you how to adjust your rear air suspension on your Harley Davidson touring model. I am using Lurch's 2008 Harley Davidson Street Glide in this video, but the air suspension shocks have been used on many other Harley Davidson touring models over a long period of time. Additionally, in the video and this blog I provide you with a recommended preload settings chart.

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I had a 2011 Harley Street Glide prior to purchasing my 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, which had the adjustable air type rear suspension, so I am very familiar with it. I also have a tutorial video and blog on the adjustment knob on my 2014 Street Glide Special suspension.

VIDEO-Manual Adjust Harley Davidson Street Glide Touring Rear Suspension

You will need a small portable air pump to adjust the shocks/suspension on your Harley Davidson touring motorcycle. Harley does make a small portable air pump that has some benefits. There are other companies that make an air pump too.

Harley Davidson Air Suspension Shock PumpHarley Davidson Touring Suspension Air Pump-54630-03A

NOTES

    • Do not exceed max GVWR or GAWR
    • ON FLHX MODELS: Always clear the line by adding 3-5 psi (21-35 kPa) before releasing air from the pump's valve, but do not exceed 50 psi (345 kPa).
    • ON ALL BUT FLHX MODELS: Always clear the line by adding 3-5 psi (21-35 kPa) before releasing air from the pump's valve, but do not exceed 35 psi (241 kPa).

Here is an alternative that works just the same and is cheaper on Amazon:

Bagger Werx 07-012 Motorcycle Air Shock Hand Pump

CAUTION

Never use an air compressor to adjust your Harley Davidson suspension/shocks. Doing so can ruin your suspension system and is too powerful.

Low profile rear suspension recommended air pressures: FLHX (STREET GLIDE)
Shock Load Total Weight Pressure
Solo Rider up to 160 lbs (0-73 kg) 0-5 psi (0-35 kPa)
Solo Rider 160-200 lbs (73-91 kg) 0-10 psi (0-69 kPa)
Solo Rider Over 200 lbs (91 kg) 5-10 psi (35-69 kPa)
Rider with passenger weight of up to 150 lbs (0-68 kg) 20-30 psi (138-207 kPa)
Rider with passenger weight of over 150 lbs (over 68 kg) 25-35 psi (172-241 kPa)
Maximum GVWR See Label 40-50 psi (276-345 kPa)

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