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Video-Harley Fuel Tank Dash Panel Console Remove & Install

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Harley Dash Panel Console Removal Video YT copyVideo-In this Free video I show you how to remove or install the dash panel console piece that is secured along the top of your fuel tank. This video will work for 2014 and newer Harley Davidson touring models. There are projects that will necessitate the removal of this dash panel. There are fuel tank vent lines and fuel gauge wires that run underneath the dash panel.

Note: If you're just removing the entire fuel tank from your 2014 & newer Harley touring then you won't need to remove this piece as it is bolted to the tank itself.

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LAB-146-Bassani 2×2 Dual Head Pipes | Python True Dual Headpipes

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Podcast-We spent the day installing and filming two complete Harley exhaust systems. We installed a set of Bassani 2×2 Dual Head Pipes on Matt “Lurch” Couchman's 2015 Harley Road Glide Special. We installed Python True Dual Headpipes on Rick “Big Daddy” Kane's 2016 Harley Road Glide Special.  Both these header systems get rid of your catalytic converter (cat), opening up the flow, increasing power & sound, & greatly reducing heat on the rider. Cats create a large amount of heat.

Note: Always check your local, state, and federal laws regarding motorcycle exhaust systems.

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The Bassani pipes are nice because they are basically the exact same as the stock Harley head pipes minus the catalytic (cat) converter. This opens up the flow of exhaust, creates power & sound, and significantly cuts down on the heat on a rider. They also re-use the stock chrome heat shields, which saves you money. These headers have both 18mm and 12mm O2 sensor ports. You can use your stock Harley o2 sensors with these headers. If you want to change your O2 sensors out and use wide-band O2 sensors then you can use the larger 18mm ports. Plugs come with the headers for 12mm and 18mm, so you can plug one set off.

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Putting these headers on increased the sound of Lurch's bike, because of the cat now being gone. It also increased performance & cut out a ton of heat.  Lurch was already running V&H Titan 450 OS slip-on mufflers.

Remapping your motorcycle's Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) is necessary when you change the flow of exhaust or air intake on your Harley, such as we did in these exhaust installs.  Make it easy and get a V&H Fuelpak 3 Electronic Fuel Injection Tuner from our store. We highly recommend this EFI tuner and we use it heavily here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media.

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The Python true duals are just that, two separate pipes all the way from the heads to the rear. There is no chamber, so the back pressure is just not there. It's well known that true duals are not the number one choice for optimal performance anyways. They look great and sound good though. And most riders would not feel a noticeable loss of performance.  These pipes only come with 12mm O2 ports, which is great because you can use your stock Harley O2 sensors. You'd have to have 18mm ports welded in if you wanted to use aftermarket wide-band O2 sensors.

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We didn't notice any significant increase or decrease in performance after install of these Python True Duals. However, we did notice a great improvement in sound and the reduction of heat from having no cats. We do have some back pressure with these Pythons because Big Daddy is running Vance & Hines Eliminator 400 slip-on mufflers with them.

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3 Best & Brightest LED Headlights for Harley-Davidson | Real World Testing by Bikers

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Video-I installed and tested 3 of the best & most commonly known LED headlights for Harley-Davidson motorcycles in this video.  I tested these motorcycle headlights in a real world biker environment.  I filmed the results & am sharing my findings with you in this comparison video. There are an array of LED headlights for Harley's in the marketplace, but not all are that good. We all know the stock halogen headlights on Harley's lack in brightness, but there are exceptions depending on what Harley model you get. Some models are coming with Harley Daymaker LED headlights now. 

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Note: A wiring adapter plug is needed if going from stock 2 plug Harley halogen headlamp to a single plug LED headlamps such as the Ciro 3D Vison X or the Kuryakyn Phase 7. It is your responsibility to make sure you get the correct wiring adapter. These wiring adapters basically convert the two plug stock Harley halogen headlight to a single plug LED headlight plug. This information is just for guidance. 

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#1-VISION X XMC 7″ HEADLIGHT LED (By Ciro 3D)

The Ciro 3D Vision X is my favorite and came in first place for many reasons. I really like the look of the headlight when off & it looks even better when on! It has a very nice integrated glow ring around the actual headlight that has a really bad ass look. The other headlights I tested lacked this additional integrated LED glow ring. It comes in both 7″ and 5.75″ models in colors black/chrome and chrome.  It also comes in a two set for Harley Road Glides!

The Vision X LED Headlight is priced at $420, much less than the Harley Daymaker at $525. The best part is that the Vision X outperforms the Daymaker at a lesser price. The Vision X is especially impressive in high-beam mode. It produces a more white, thicker, wider, & brighter light than the Daymaker. You'll want to watch my video to see what I'm talking about.  Here is what Ciro 3D says about it.

Light the night with this superbright and durable LED headlight from Vision X. Glow ring is integrated and the light is backed by a lifetime warranty!

#2-HARLEY DAYMAKER PROJECTOR LED HEADLAMP

The Harley Daymaker LED headlight is the most expensive and way overpriced. Well, because that's standard practice for Harley.  Don't get me wrong, it's a great headlight & I doubt anyone would be disappointed with the performance. It came in second place in my testing. Here is what Harley says about it.

Cut through the night. Harley-Davidson® Daymaker™ LED Lamps are brighter and whiter in color and provide a superior light pattern over standard incandescent lamps. Compared to the yellow light of a traditional halogen bulb, the LED lamp produces a daylight color impression that appears more natural to the user.

#3-KURYAKYN PHASE 7 LED HEADLAMP

The Kuryakyn Phase 7 LED is a good LED headlight for Harley and comes in at a price way less than the Vision X and Daymaker at only $270. I ran the Phase 7 LED on my Harley Street Glide Special for several years before being introduced to the Vision X. I never wanted to pay Harley for their overpriced Daymaker. I even did a video review and comparison between the stock Harley headlight and the Phase 7 LED. 

I liked the Kuryakyn Phase 7 and it is way brighter than the stock Harley halogen headlamp. It is more of a budget LED headlight in my opinion for those that want a brighter LED headlight on their Harley, but can't spend too much money. It'll definitely be a step up. 

However, the Phase 7 just can't compare when tested against the brightness of the Vision X and Daymaker. So, in the case of these Harley LED headlights, it seems that more money does buy a brighter LED headlight. 

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LAB-145-Beware-No Motorcycle Insurance-Medical Personal Injury Protection (PIP)-Are You Covered?

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Podcast-In this episode we talk all about the lack of no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) insurance for motorcycle riders in many states. As a motorcycle rider, you likely have no clue you don't have PIP coverage and that could leave you high and dry if you go down on your motorcycle. Of course, insurance companies just want your money and are not going to readily advise you of things like this. In Washington State, insurance companies are not required to provide PIP insurance to motorcyclists and so they don't. Remember, insurance companies are there to make money & they're good at it. How many insurance companies do you see going out of business?

Note: We are not insurance experts, but here's some of what we learned through our own independent research. 

Many riders out there get a motorcycle and are so excited that they go down and get insurance quickly and leave, thinking they are properly covered. We've been riding for many years and this subject matter just came to our attention. Wow, we were surprised.

I had an acquaintance go down on his motorcycle when a car pulled out in front of him and he was injured and had to be transported to the Hospital. His insurance agent now felt it was the time to tell him that he had no PIP coverage and he was on his own for all his medical bills. Then his employer provided insurance told him that it was the auto insurance companies responsibility. Meanwhile, all the bills were stacking up.

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I did some research and was so surprised that I was just learning of this.  In Washington, it's actually State Law that what auto insurance doesn't pick up in an accident, a rider's employer provided insurance is required to take over and cover the bills. That is if you even have decent or any employer insurance at all. If you don't have employer-provided insurance then you are really screwed. Especially, if the other driver is not insured as in this incident.

In this case, the employer insurance company was wrong and put on notice. They quickly realized it is their responsibility per State Law and they are now covering his medical bills, but not without sticking him with deductibles and co-pays.

This is why you really must sit down with your motorcycle insurance agent and ask the tough “what if” questions. Make up situations and question them on what would happen. Your eyes might open very wide at their answers and your lack of coverage.

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I also have uninsured/underinsured motorist protection on my motorcycle insurance policy. There are different coverage amounts/maximums depending on your financial needs. If an uninsured driver or someone that doesn't have great insurance is at fault then I am covered that way. So, if the at-fault driver is covered by insurance, but not well, my insurance will pick up the rest of the bill up to my maximums set forth in my policy.

There are insurance companies that do offer some very low-level personal injury coverage similar to no-fault PIP, but they don't call it that. No fault, means that medical bills for the motorcycle rider will be paid, regardless of who's fault the collision is. Beware of this PIP imitation coverage that insurance companies are advising you of and make sure it really is what you are looking for.

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Understand, the maximum for this alternate PIP coverage is very low. We found that you can pay several hundred extra hundred dollars a year for up to $10k no fault injury insurance for your motorcycle. You can pay more, but it seems they will not cover you for any more than $20k. That goes very quick when you are talking about medical bills.

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Some riders get that extra PIP imitation insurance in Washington State as a way to have coverage to pay their employee insurance deductibles and co-pays, since the employer insurance is going to have to cover it the medical bills anyways.

If you ride a motorcycle, have no PIP insurance, and you have no employer-provided insurance in Washington State and other States and you go down at your fault, you have zero coverage for your medical bills. Sure, they'll replace your motorcycle, but they could care less about your injuries.

That's a scary reality. I'd suggest you look at alternatives to getting some sort of protection or medical insurance and make sure to ask the tough questions to make sure you are covered should you go down. Make darn sure you have uninsured/underinsured motorcycle coverage. That way if it's not your fault and the other driver is uninsured or underinsured you are covered. Of course, you're covered somewhat if the at-fault driver is insured, but who knows what their insurance coverage limits are. Many motorists carry the bare minimum coverage.

Oh, and what if the causing driver does a hit and run and can't later be located by law enforcement? Yup, another question you should ask your motorcycle insurance agent. Hit and run collisions happen daily in the jurisdiction I work in as a Law Enforcement Officer.

This gets complicated as you can see and we here at Law Abiding Biker™ Media are just everyday motorcycle riders just like you. This is our own independent research and this information was gathered from several different motorcycle insurance providers here in Washington State.

Make sure and listen in to this episode as we get into much greater detail.

Now, do your homework and check what kind of motorcycle insurance coverage you have.

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LAB-144-Canada Motorcycle Road Trip 2017-Final Details & Patron Member Meet Up

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Podcast-In this episode I have Rob “Lawdog” Layman on a microphone. We were broadcasting live and had many Patron Members in the live chat and we appreciate that. It was a very interactive.

We have been working hard to get all the final details of our June 2017 6-day motorcycle trip to Canada worked out. We announce all the final details of our trip. We discuss the Private Patron Member Only meet up that is going to take place while we are in Canada. Lawdog and several Patron members in Canada have been instrumental in the organization of the meetup/ride.

Note: We use Harley-Davidson Ride Planner to plan all our out of town trips. We then upload our planned trips into my Boom Box Infotainment System! Check out our awesome tutorial videos on both:

You'll want to listen in if you are a Patron member or planning to become a Patron member prior to our June 2017 Canada motorcycle trip as there are things you need to do to be involved. There are T-shirts being made for the event too! Much of the planning has also taken place in the Patron Member Only Private Facebook Group.

Contact must be made with us for organizations purposes if you want to join the event. It's the only way you'll find out the official meetup times and locations and other crucial details.

On the day we meet with Patron Members in Canada, we will start it with a very cool motorcycle day ride that has been planned. We will end the day at a private Patron Member's residence for dinner and social event. We simply can't wait to hang out and ride!

More of the actual ride route and places we are visiting while in Canada are revealed in this episode.

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Video-Harley Davidson Clutch Cable Assembly Side Transmission Cover-Remove DIY

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Video-In this free DIY video we show you how to remove your Harley side transmission cover and an easy way to disconnect & then replace your Harley clutch cable inside.  Make sure you have a new side cover gasket ready to go and some oil/fluid to replace what you loose when removing the side transmission cover. There is also a small rubber o-ring you might want to have on hand to replace where the clutch cable enters the side cover. It can get damaged during removal/install. It can be re-used if it looks like it's in good condition.

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2014 & newer Harley Davidson's have hydraulic clutches, so this side transmission cover is just for looks and you'll lose no oil when removing it. There is just a bleeder valve for the hydraulic clutch line hidden behind it.

This particular segment of video is taken directly from our #1 ranked Harley Handlebar install series of videos. If you think this free video of ours is detailed, you really need to see our premium videos! We have you completely covered, regardless of what type or height of handlebars you want to install on your Harley. Trust us, there is no need to take your Harley to a dealership and pay $1,000 to $2,0oo to have them do this for you. You can do it right in your shop or garage, right on the kickstand, and no specialty tools are required. 

Bikers around the world are installing the handlebars of their dreams themselves right now on their Harley's while watching our tutorial videos. Have the pure satisfaction of wrenching on your own Harley!

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LAB-143-Sena Cavalry Bluetooth Half Helmet Review & Discussion-Real World Testing

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Podcast-In this episode, we talk all about the new Cavalry Bluetooth half helmet from Sena. We put these helmets to the ultimate test in a real life motorcycle riding environment. What does this helmet mean and does it work for the real world everyday biker out there? We answer this and many other questions you may be asking yourself in this podcast episode.

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The Cavalry has a Sena 10R headset Bluetooth system built right in and integrated nicely. The speakers are built right into the helmet and sound great for a helmet style headset. There are ear flaps that help direct the speaker sound into your ears. You may also want to check out my complete tutorial video on how to use the Sena Cavalry Bluetooth headset system.

You can listen to your music wirelessly and make phone calls going down the freeway at 70+ mph. Yah-really, in a half helmet! You can also pair your Cavalry helmet with up to three other riders for group or single communications at a max distance of 1/2 mile was our findings.

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The Cavalry helmet does pair with the Sena Freewire Bluetooth transmitter/receiver. When the two are paired, this allows you to have wireless integration with your Harley-Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System. You can give voice commands directly to the Boom Box system and hear anything coming out of the Boom Box such as music and GPS voice directions wirelessly inside your Cavalry helmet.

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The Calvary helmet is definitely geared more towards a touring rider with a fairing or windshield, which helps cut down wind noise, so you can hear the music, make phone calls, use rider-to-rider communications, and give voice commands. The capabilities of the Sena Cavalry helmet are greatly reduced if riding a motorcycle without a fairing due to the added wind noise. If just riding around town or slow country roads, you may be able to use the Cavalry helmet on a motorcycle without wind protection.

The Sena 10R headset that is built into the Cavalry charges fully in about three hours and has about 10 hours talk time. There is also an FM radio built in with station presets. Of course, you can pair your Cavalry with Sena's beautiful smartphone app to easily manage settings. Using Sena's desktop app for MAC or Windows, you can plug your helmet in and update the software, which should be done immediately.

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