Ryan Urlacher, Author at Law Abiding Biker Podcast

My Cooler for Standard Motorcycle Saddlebags-Rickrak “Kooler”

April 4, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher 11 Comments

This is the saddlebag cooler or “kooler” from Rickrak. It's a great way to store all your favorite snacks and beverages right in your motorcycle saddlebag! And keep them cool! It fits inside any Harley-Davidson, Indian, Honda Goldwing or any other standard motorcycle saddlebags. I tested the quality of this saddlebag cooler and it met my demands.

Most importantly, I put some beer and ice in it to see its true capacity. I fit a 12 pack of bottles with an entire bag of ice. Certainly, if you packed cans inside you could fit more, maybe even up to 24, depending on how much ice you put inside. If you wanted to leave the saddlebag cooler in your saddlebag even without beverages, you could certainly stuff other items such as shirts, coats, hats, etc. and use it as a travel bag of sorts.

The saddlebag cooler for Harley and other motorcycles is good quality and will last you a long time. You'll be the coolest guy at any get-together! Heck, who rides in with cold drinks in their motorcycle saddlebag? Now, you do!

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LAB-235-Best Motorcycle Movies to Watch & Things to do While Stuck at Home

April 2, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

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In this episode, we discuss a bunch of motorcycle movies you may want to watch if you ever find yourself stuck at home with time on your hands. It had been a while, but I was able to get Matt Pass from California on a mic and we had a blast catching up.

Of course, you should first turn to the Law Abiding Biker YouTube Channel for both education and entertainment! And make sure you check out all of the Law Abiding Biker Media Motorcycle Documentary Films! Kick back, grab a favorite beverage and take a ride with us! Oh and don't forget to catch up on Law Abiding Biker Podcast Episodes!

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After you consume all that and if you still have extra time then here is a list of motorcycle movies you may want to watch. I have only personally watched a few of them and Matt has watched others. They are in no particular order.

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The World's Fastens Indian
Hitting the Apex
On Any Sunday
Our Guy In India
Easy Rider
Harley Davidson And The Marlboro Man
Why We Ride
1. We did a Podcast with Producer/Director Bryan Carroll
Being Evel
Long Way Round
The Wild One
Sit, Stay, Ride Motorcycle Sidecar Dogs
1. We did a Podcast Episode with Creator Eric Ristau

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Harley Walk Around-CIRO 3D LED Lighting Extravaganza-Plus a Giveaway!

March 29, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher 2 Comments

We've done many Ciro 3D lighting reviews and install videos on your YouTube Channel but I had been asked by many to put one video together and show each component I currently have on my 2014 Harley Street Glide Special. So, I listened to the community and did a live YouTube broadcast showing and discussing the awesome Ciro 3D products that I have on my bike.

I love Ciro 3D LED lighting! It's super high quality and the people and bikers behind the company are super down to earth and we've gotten to know them over the years. They really take pride in serving the biker community.

Don't forget that Ciro 3D has a full line of products for all you Goldwingers out there and the product line is called “Goldstrike”.

Ciro/Goldstrike are the motorcycle LED lighting innovators for Can-Bus plug & Play system compatibility.

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LAB-234-Harley Reflex Defensive Rider System (RDRS)-Worth the Upgrade?

March 25, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher 5 Comments

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In this podcast, we explain the Harley-Davidson Reflex Defensive Rider System or “RDRS”. This RDRS upgrade is a $995 option for the Harley touring line-up except for the Electra Glide Standard.

Within this RDRS system are 6 components. Understand, that Harley has had a reflex linked braking system and anti-lock brakes on many touring models since the Rushmore bikes were released in 2014. The Harley linked braking system basically links the brakes so if a rider applies too much rear or front brake in an emergency the system takes over and applies the proper braking amounts to each wheel.

See my YouTube video where I explain Harley RDRS!

#1-Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking (C-ELB)

This system is just like the reflex linked braking system but activates in an emergency situation in a corner. The front and rear brake systems apply the correct amount of braking for each wheel and take into account the lean angle of the motorcycle or the lateral acceleration of a trike.

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#2-Cornering Enhanced Antilock Braking System (C-ABS)

This system takes into account the lean angle of a motorcycle or the lateral acceleration of a trike during a corner and applies the proper amount of anti-lock braking to the front and rear wheel. This keeps the wheels rolling and prevents an uncontrolled wheel lock during a corner.

#3-Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS)

This is designed to prevent the rear wheel from excessive spinning under acceleration when going straight or cornering. This can be great for wet weather or a sudden change of the riding surface. The rider can choose between two modes: Standard mode is for dry surfaces. Rain mode is for wet surfaces. And the C-TCS mode can be turned off if desired. This mode is tailored when cornering based on lean angle.

#4-Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS) and Cornering Enhanced Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS)

This is designed to reduce excessive rear-wheel slip under deceleration. Rear-wheel slip can happen during a quick downshift or decelerating on wet or slick roads. The system will adjust engine torque delivery to better match rear-wheel speed to road speed. This mode is tailored when cornering based on lean angle or trike lateral acceleration.

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#5-Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)

This mode applies and holds brake pressure when activated. This will prevent the motorcycle from rolling after the brake controls have been released. This mode is for a situation such as being stopped on a hill and it will keep the bike from rolling.

This system applies brake pressure until the rider turns the throttle and releases the clutch to pull away. The system may also be engaged when the motorcycle is stopped on a flat surface if the rider wants to maintain position without applying pressure to a front or rear brake.

The system is activated when the rider momentarily applies extra pressure to either the front-brake hand lever or the rear-brake foot control after the motorcycle has come to a complete stop. An indicator light will illuminate when the system is activated.

The VHC system is disengaged automatically as the rider begins to pull away from a stop, or if the rider applies and releases either brake control.

#6-Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

This system simply alerts the rider to low tire air pressure. TPMS displays current front and rear tire pressure on the Boom! Box GTS screen or on the odometer on Road King models.

This system is also available as a stand-alone accessory for 2020 Touring models equipped with original equipment or accessory wheels that accept a sensor.

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Install a Doohickey & Torsion Spring on a Kawasaki KLR650

March 23, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher 4 Comments

Both generations of the Kawasaki KLR 650 have had a serious issue with the counter-balancing chain adjustment mechanism, or as most call it, a “doohickey”. Basically the doohickey tensions the counter-balancing chain and this helps neutralize engine shake and vibration, which makes for a smoother running engine.

If this mechanism goes bad it can cause engine failure. This stock mechanism has failed at varying times for many riders and it’s very unpredictable as to when or if it will happen.

Due to the unpredictability, I strongly suggest you just replace the stock mechanism on your KLR 650 with a replacement Doohickey right away, regardless of the mileage. It’s not that expensive to do and it can save you a lot of money and headaches in the future. Plus, with our tutorial video, you can do this yourself right in your own shop or garage. There’s no need to pay a mechanic to do this.

Eagle Mfg. makes a Doohickey, which replaces the weak stock piece with a stronger design. The basic kit comes with a couple of stretch springs similar looking to the stock spring and you choose a size to use. But, I’d suggest going all in and getting the additional and more robust torsion spring upgrade to the kit for a few bucks more. This is your best option and only requires you to drill a single hole with the included drill bit. Don’t worry, we show you how in this video.

Items Needed for the Doohickey Install:

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Eagle Mfg. Doohickey – Balancer Idle Lever & Spring Upgrade
Eagle Mfg. Doohickey Torsion Spring
Tusk Generator Cover Gasket
Tusk Generator Case Gasket
Replacement Rotor Bolt for Kawasaki KLR650 (optional)
- The manual recommends a one time use. Many don't replace it and re-use the bolt.
Eagle Mfg. Rotor Holder Wrench
Tusk Flywheel Puller 22mm
Tusk 3-Piece Gasket Scraper Kit
Gasket Maker
Oil-10w-40 (2.1 quarts)

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Harley Boom Box GTS Will Have Android Auto in 2020 & System Upgrades!

March 15, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher 4 Comments

When the new GTS version of the Harley-Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System was released on 2019 and newer touring models, many riders were frustrated as it only came with Apple Car Play abilities and did not account for all the Android users.

Well, the frustrations may be over as Harley-Davidson has been collaborating with Google. Harley-Davidson plans to make Android Auto available through a software update in the early summer of 2020. This will not replace Apple Car Play, but users will now have a choice between the two when using the Boom Box.

Just like Apple Car Play, you'll need to have a wired connection to the Boom Box via the USB connection in the jukebox compartment for Android Auto to fully function. With the wired connection, you'll get access to some of your Android apps and it basically mirrors your Android smartphone.

Android Auto for the Harley Boom Box GTS allows for a better experience so you can use your favorite media, communication and navigation apps, such as Google Maps. And you can give voice commands using Google Assistant if you have a wired or wireless Bluetooth headset and have the additional Harley Wireless Headset Interface Module (WHIM) installed. Currently, 36 countries have Android Auto services available.

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It's important to note that neither Apple Car Play nor Android Auto will be available via the software update for the older GT 6.5 version of the Harley Boom Box Infotainment System that the 2014-2018 touring models were equipped with. However, Harley now allows for the older Boom Box 6.5 touchscreen and 4.3 non-touchscreen systems to be retrofitted to the new 2019 Boom Box GTS but at a cost of course.

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It will be interesting to see how Android Auto for the Harley Boom Box GTS will work overall. The Boom Box GTS system and the older system have been plagued with bugs and issues, many of which have never been fully resolved. Pair that with the well-known issues with Android devices having malware and viruses, users could have ongoing issues. I certainly hope that is not the case.

The Harley-Davidson Boom! Box Infotainment System is not the most intuitive user interface and has frustrated users over the years when trying to figure out how to operate and access all its menus and functions. Since 2014, we here at Law Abiding Biker Media have been helping bikers worldwide learn and use all models of the Harley Boom Box system. We flatten the learning curve and show you the easiest way to use the system and how to get the most out of it. It's actually a powerful system if you know all the tricks and hidden menus.

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LAB-233-My First Adventure Motorcycle Purchase & Ride

March 15, 2020 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

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I have ridden street bikes and Harley-Davidson motorcycles for many years now. I still love street riding and cross country riding. However, I love all motorcycles and am also getting into adventure and/or dual-sport motorcycle riding in addition to street.

I bought a Kawasaki KLR 650 for my first adventure motorcycle. I also took the KLR 650 out for the first time off-road for an afternoon and I tell you all about it and my experience.

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Big Daddy is also on a microphone for this episode. He's been in the dual-sport/adventure motorcycle game much longer than I and brings some great knowledge to the table. He has had several dual-sport motorcycles. He has had a Kawasaki KLR 650 and now has a KTM, which he talks about.

There are many things to consider upfront if you're thinking about getting into adventure motorcycle riding. It is really a booming sport right now and it seems the motorcycle manufacturers are battling it out to try and make the perfect bike. It's going to be exciting to see what they'll come out with over the next 5 years. Heck, even Harley-Davidson sees the writing on the wall and is trying to get in the game with their Pan America adventure motorcycle, which is rumored to be released to the public in 2020.

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Big Daddy gives some great information on some of the more popular well known dual-sport motorcycles on the market and some of their specs. He also goes over the pros and cons of some of them.

I researched for a long time before buying the Kawasaki KLR 650 for my first adventure bike. It really comes down to choosing what kind of riding you're planning on doing and then choosing a motorcycle that will best fit your needs. Of course, the price of an adventure motorcycle has much to do with it too. And you'll certainly want to consider what type of aftermarket parts are available for your motorcycle to make it your own and to fit your needs.

That's just some of what we talk about in this episode and you'll need to listen in to get all the information.

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