JP Cycles Inventory Clearance Sale – January 8 and 9
January 8, 2010 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Use the discount code 1025 to save up to 10% during the JP Cycles Inventory Clearance Sale on January 8th and 9th.
Handlebars, Helmets, Electrical, Exhaust, Brakes, Seats, Clothing, Motorcycle Accessories, and more…
Just enter the coupon code 1025 at checkout to save up to 10%
Shop for Motorcycle Parts and Accessories at JP Cycles
With August’s dog days upon us, be extra careful on road
August 3, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
I RECEIVED a call several days ago notifying me that my father had been in a serious motorcycle accident near his home in Montana. Apparently, the unusually warm 97-degree day had gotten to him and he suffered heat exhaustion and passed out. He went off the road and down a ravine, most of the way on his belly.
My father was luckier than most. He suffered a mere few broken ribs, road rash and a badly bruised face. The first responding officer on the scene told him that he had just left the scene of a similar bike accident where the driver hadn’t made it.
The western United States is experiencing record-breaking heat, and motorists there are being taken by surprise. But we in Virginia are approaching the hottest time of year as well, and commuters would be wise to prepare accordingly.
Learn to Ride with Colonial Harley Davidson
July 21, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Have you ever wanted to learn to ride?
Do you have the bike?
How about an instructor?
Haven’t ridden for a while?
Or, would you just like to brush up on your skills?
If you have any questions please contact Kim Steinhoff, Rider’s Edge® Program Manager, at (804) 861-4700 or ridersedge@colonialhd.com. She will be happy to answer all your questions!
Motorcycle Training in the DC Area – How to Get Started
My wife provided the inspiration to realize my childhood dream of riding. Friends provided guidance about starting with used bikes. And eBay provided a ample supply of bikes of all shapes, sizes, ages, and costs.
But all of that still left me with the fundamental dilemma, how do I get a motorcycle license with no experience, and how do I get experience on the road with no license? How do I even get the bike home, after buying it!?
The answer for the Northern Virginia area seemed to be Virginia’s Rider Training Program. For those who have driven around this area on the weekends during the spring and summer, you’ve probably seen them: lines of motorcycle riders moving slowly through bright orange cones in the college parking lots.
Installing the Hayden M6 Chain Tensioner
November 5, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Installing a Hayden M6 Tensioner
All is running well since rebuilding the bike with the new 96″ S&S motor. I really like having the added punch on the top-end.
After a few good trips and a few thousand miles I started to notice a bit of a noise. Sounded like a chain slap in the primary. I took the bike up to John at the Fix It Center and had him give it a listen. He said it sounded like my primary chain may be out of adjustment and suggested I install a Hayden M6 Automatic Chain Tensioner. He had one, it was about 90 bucks so I figured I would give it a try.
VIP Motorcycle Cover Review
August 1, 2008 by Hersey · 2 Comments
The guys over at EmpireCovers.com sent me one of their VIP Motorcycle Covers and asked me to check it out. Now just so you guys know I do not use a cover, I have a garage and besides that my bike hardly sets still long enough to be covered. I know there are a lot of folks out there that either do not have a garage or store their bike over the winter, the VIP cover would be a great product for you folks.
Even though I do not personally use a cover on my bike I would recommend the Empire Covers VIP Motorcycle Cover to anyone looking for a cover to protect or store their bike.
Bullet Proof BDL Belt Drive Starter Fix
July 10, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Wasn’t really a problem, more of an annoyance. I love my BDL 3″ open belt drive that I installed on my Heritage. I like the look of it, the sound of the clutch plates clanking together, and the sound of the belt whirling around the pulleys at speed – it is bad ass.
The only real problem I have had is that from time to time I would go to start her and when I hit the starter button the starter would just spin. How often this happened usually depended on the number of folks watching. Not really a big deal, rock the belt a bit, hit the button agian and she starts right up. Like I said it is not really a problem, just an annoyance.
AWESOME Father’s Day Gift
June 10, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Father’s Day is this weekend! If you are looking for a great last minute gift for Dad check out this Framed Share of Harley Davidson Stock!
A framed share of Harley-Davidson stock.
Find Out How You Can Own Harley Stock
- Makes an AWESOME gift! -
Ride FREE!
