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Can The Indian Sport Chief Compete With Harley’s Low Rider S?

March 8, 2023 By Matt Couchman Leave a Comment

I saw that Indian came out with the 2023 Sport Chief and I said to myself, “hey, Indian made a Harley Low Rider S”. Well, it’s clearly their answer to compete with Harley in that category of bike anyways. I had to take a deep look at this bike and break it down for you and give you my thoughts. How does the Indian Sport Chief match up to the Harley Low Rider S? I really needed to know…..

I’ve seen some trying to compare the Sport Chief to the Harley Low Rider ST and I wholeheartedly disagree. I test-rode and reviewed the Low Rider ST last year in Santa Barbara, CA and it’s more in the category of sport touring. It has a very large fairing and windshield, an available dash stereo system with speakers, and hard saddlebags. The Sport Chief is more in the category of a sport cruiser with a very small fairing and windshield, no in-dash stereo system or speakers, and no hard saddlebags, just like the Lowrider S. (See video below)

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This video is not about the old Harley vs. Indian BS conversations. Honestly, those sorts of attitudes just muddy the real conversation and facts. Understand, that we ride Harleys, Indians, and other metric bikes here on this channel and support all makes and models of motorcycles. Remember, competition in the motorcycle marketplace is GOOD and benefits all motorcycle enthusiasts. It pushes companies to put out their best products.

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We could really go back and forth on what things the Sport Chief or Low Rider S has that the other doesn’t and price out adding a particular item or feature on. But, at the end of the day, we’ve found that if you make these bikes almost exactly the same with parts and features they are within a couple of hundred dollars of each other.
I love my Lowrider S, but I would not think twice about owning the Sport Chief if I had extra money to throw around. I really want to ride this bike and see what it’s all about.

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Harley-Davidson King Of The Baggers Motorcycle Modifications Explained

March 1, 2023 By Matt Couchman Leave a Comment

I recently had the opportunity to attend a pre-season practice session of the Harley-Davidson (H-D) King of the Baggers (KOTB) factory race team. I was able to observe the team and riders at work as they prepared for the 2023 KTOB season. I was given exclusive access and got to hang out inside the large tent the Harley-Davidson race team had set up for this practice week in Arizona. Inside the tent were the actual 2023 Harley-Davidson King Of The Bagger race bikes in all their glory! While inside the tent, I got to really walk around and examine these bikes and all their modifications. (See video below)

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It was amazing to see how dedicated the entire Harley race team and riders are to this sport. I watched as the Wyman brothers raced their modified Harley baggers around the track and oh what a sound that is. It's literally music to my ears. If you haven't heard it in person, you really need to get to a race.

After laps, the Wymans would bring their bikes either near or into the tent, where the very dedicated race team would make any changes or modifications to the motorcycle itself or hook it up to a computer for tuning or data acquisition. The entire team works together well and each member has their own duties.

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The KOTB bikes are required to start with a stock frame. Here is a list of modifications done to the KOTB bikes:

The 131 c.i. engine (approx. 150 horsepower and 150 foot-pounds of torque)
- Compression is pumped up with high-performance pistons
- Racing cam
- Larger fuel injectors
- Larger Throttle Body and Intake
- Racing exhaust
Upgraded cooling
- Larger oil cooler in the fairing
- Extended cooling fins
- Horn fangs (scoops air onto the rear cylinder)
More ground clearance for improved lean angle
- 55 degrees as compared to the stock 32 degrees
Ohlins Screamin' Eagle suspension
Mid foot controls
Reduced weight
- Removed non-essential parts
- Usage of carbon fiber and aluminum parts
- The bikes are around 645lbs as compared to a stock bike at 850lbs
Chain Drive
Aluminum swing arm
Aluminum primary cover designed for maximum lean angle
Brembo 4-piston brakes
Race seat designed for individual riders
Racing grips, levers, and controls

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Harley-Davidson Audio Powered By Rockford Fosgate Audio System Review

February 27, 2023 By Matt Couchman Leave a Comment

In this video, I discuss and review the complete Harley-Davidson Audio Powered by Rockford Fosgate system we install on a 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. The system consisted of two amplifiers, fairing speakers, saddlebag lid speakers, and two 10-inch subwoofers. I discuss the pros and potential cons of this system so you can decide if it, or part of it, is for you. (See video below)

The first thing to note is we tested the system with a decibel meter and it hit at and above the level of other premium systems we installed in the past. Keep in mind that motorcycle audio differs greatly from car audio. In a car, you're in an enclosed space with the speakers. On a motorcycle, the audio is going out to your environment, and at higher speeds, you're leaving the sound of rear speakers behind you. With that said, the saddlebag lid speakers are designed so the speakers are pointed at the rider which may help a bit at highway speeds.

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So, let's talk specifically about the subwoofers. They are very loud when stopped or at low speed in town. I was honestly supposed how much sound/bass they produced considering the small enclosures and limited air movement. Harley-Davidson did an excellent job of designing the woofers. They slide in and out of your saddlebag easily so you can have storage room when needed.

The system is controlled through an App that allows you to adjust the sound in much finer detail than the Boom Box head unit alone. You can adjust the volume of the subwoofers independently from the other speakers. There are several preset EQ curves and the availability to create a custom EQ curve. We found the Highway EQ curve helped to hear the sound at freeway speeds because it focuses on the high and mid-range sounds. The Boom Box GT units require a flash from your local Harley-Davidson dealer. The GTS units however do not require a flash.

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Our final thoughts are this system is well-built with quality components. It is as loud or louder than the other premium systems we've installed. The installation is essentially plug-and-play, and easy to install with our installation video. You won't be disappointed if you get it.

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How to Change the Front Fork Fluid-Oil On A 2014 & Newer Harley-Davidson

February 20, 2023 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

We show you how to change the front fork oil on a 2014 & newer Harley-Davidson motorcycle in this completely free tutorial video. For the most part, it doesn't matter what year or make of Harley you have as the procedures for this are all very similar. (see video below)

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Changing the front fork oil on your Harley should be a regular maintenance item and should be done at certain intervals. See your Harley owner's manual for recommendations on when this should be done.

This short tutorial video actually comes out of our very detailed Ohlin's FKS 226 Harley NIX 22 Front Cartridge Kit install on a Harley video! Check that video out if you're at all interested in changing your Harley front suspension for a much improved ride!

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There is absolutely no reason to pay a dealership or shop mechanic to change your Harley front fork oil as you can do this right in your very own garage with basic tools. We show you everything you need to know in this tutorial video.

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Light You Rear-Ciro Crown Tail Light With LightStrike Technology

January 31, 2023 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

In this completely free tutorial video, we show how to properly install a Ciro Crown LED Tail Light with LightStrike Technology on a Harley-Davidson Street Glide. This Crown Tail Light will fit 14 & newer Street Glides, 15 & newer Road Glides, and 17 & newer Road King Specials.

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Ciro’s Crown Tail Light is filled with 3D designed optics to maximize the lighting effect and provide a modern take on the traditional light location. The Crown Tail Light is packed with automotive grade LEDs that spread the light and enhance safety, while filling the space that the factory forgot. With simple plug and play installation, chrome or black finish options and red or smoked lenses, this is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ciro's Lightstrike Technology now turns your run and brake lighting functions into an animated display of brilliant Everlight automotive grade LEDs. User selectable features allow a variety of run and brake modes, with an added strobe effect if desired. Adjustable timer settings give you full control and the ability to customize your lighting. We developed a brake burst mode to increase your safety at those extended stopping circumstances to make sure approaching traffic from the rear takes note. This user selectable feature creates a modulation of the brake light in a number of ways and frequencies.

Hundreds of lighting combinations are all accessible through an easy-to-use, Bluetooth controlled, free phone app. This app allows secure password protection, the ability to give your ride its own unique personality with the variety of start-up animations, along with all the functional light settings above.

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How To Install Ohlin’s Rear Suspension On A Harley Davidson Motorcycle-DIY Video

December 7, 2022 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

We installed the Ohlins 13″ S36 Blackline Rear Shocks on my 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special. After riding my Harley with the newly installed Ohlin's rear shocks on a 10-day, 4,000-mile road trip, and on many different road surfaces, I can highly recommend these shocks and decided to carry Ohlin's right in the Law Abiding Biker Store. In this tutorial video, we show you exactly how to install Ohlin's rear shocks and how to adjust things so you have the proper sag and proper rebound dampening. (see detailed install video below)

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WHY I CHANGED MY HARLEY REAR SHOCKS:

I was not happy with the overall ride of my 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special, which came with the standard manually adjustable rear shocks that Harley has used for many years now on its touring models. I wanted a smoother ride, better cornering abilities, and adjustable preload and dampening, all of which the Ohlins 13″ S36 Blackline Rear Shocks have!

WHY I CHOSE 13″ SHOCKS:

A Harley Street to Road Glide Special comes stock with 12″ shocks and you can certainly maintain the 12″ when choosing your Ohlin's rear shocks from the Law Abiding Biker Store. However, I ride and corner my Harley hard and am constantly dragging floorboards and supports. By installing the 13″ Ohlin's rear shocks, I raised my Street Glide Special 1″ which gives me more lean angle. It's definitely noticeable when riding. You really can't visually tell the bike has been raised 1″. Note that Harley models like the Ultra Classic come stock with 13″ shocks. The special models come with 12″ shocks.

REVIEW/THOUGHTS:

I was absolutely blown away at how much smother my Harley rode and cornered after installing Ohlin's rear shocks! I did not realize what a difference good rear shocks would make! Wow, it was more than I even expected and I highly recommend upgrading your rear Harley shocks to Ohlin's! It even got rid of most of the bagger wobble while cornering at faster speeds. My Harley just rode like a completely different bike!

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