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!
Fox Creek Leather Deerskin Gloves
June 6, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
A VERY comfortable and functional pair of riding gloves.
If you are looking for a nice pair of riding gloves check out the Outseam Deerskin Gloves from Fox Creek Leather. These gloves are manufactured from high quality Deerskin Leather and are made in the USA.
The seams of these gloves are sewn on the outside making the Outseam Glove one of Fox Creek’s most comfortable gloves.
Easyboy Clutch Assist Installation
June 4, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Note: Using these instructions I was able to install the Easyboy Clutch Assist in both my stock Harley Davidson 5-speed transmission and in my RevTech 6 speed tranny.
If you do a lot of in-town riding you may find yourself using your clutch ALOT. If your bike is like mine “was” at times you get off and feel like your left forearm is getting one hell of a work out. If so the “Easy Boy” Lite Clutch by White Brothers is what you need.
Wrapping Your Motorcycle Pipes with Exhaust Insulating Wrap
May 31, 2008 by Hersey · 4 Comments
Looking for an inxpensive and easy way to give your scoot a custom “old school” look? Try wrapping your pipes with exhaust header wrap. Perhaps your pipes are blue or scratched but other than that they function fine - why spend the money on a new set of pipes for the look when wrapping them will give them an awesome look for a fraction of the cost of new pipes. Read more
