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 Tech Tips: Installing the Bullet Proof BDL Starter Fix
Posted by herseyc on Saturday, June 10, 2006 @ 06:00:00 EDT (1222 reads)
Bullet Proof fix for bikes running rigid BDL belt drives where the starter pinion gear does not alway engage the ring gear.
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.
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Tech Tips: Wrapping Your Motorcycle Pipes with Exhaust Insulating Wrap
Posted by herseyc on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 @ 06:30:00 EDT (1574 reads)
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.
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Tech Tips: Announcing CruiserCast: the Video Podcast for the Cruiser Community
Posted by herseyc on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 @ 10:18:18 EDT (1013 reads)
Hellrisers Garage announces the first and only Vodcast (Video Podcast) dedicated to the motorcycle cruiser community: CruiserCast. With CruiserCast you'll get the inside scoop on products and techniques to keep your ride in top shape. From technical issues to demos of new products to "behind the scenes" specials and more, we will aim, unlike network TV, to inform instead of simply entertain. The stars of CruiserCast are the bikes and riders.
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Tech Tips: Stripped Threads
Posted by herseyc on Saturday, December 03, 2005 @ 06:00:00 EST (1438 reads)
Article by Kent at VirginiaWind.com
If you're going to turn wrenches you will eventually encounter a bolt, nut, or threaded hole that has stripped out threads. You may be able to install a longer screw to engage the deeper undamaged threads, but this only works on applications where there's little need for dependability. You might also be able to replace both the nut and bolt. If you can, this is usually the best way to deal with damaged parts. In some cases, however, you have make a repair by fixing the damaged part.
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Tech Tips: Powder Coating the PAINT TECHNIQUE that is ABOVE the REST
Posted by herseyc on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 @ 06:22:21 EDT (1857 reads)
Anonymous writes "The paint can make and unmake the looks of your motorcycle. A wrong choice of paint can make you the laughing stock of your rider’s club. So be very careful in choosing your motorcycle paint.
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Tech Tips: Custom Motorcycle Painting Secrets
Posted by herseyc on Monday, June 27, 2005 @ 07:31:01 EDT (2654 reads)
Quickly learn the secrets that professional custom painters have taken years of trial and error to figure out to paint motorcycles with amazing accuracy and creativity. Find out what materials you need, how to set up, how to start, and how to create stunning works of art even if you've never picked up an airbrush before.
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Tech Tips: Keeping Your Bike Looking New (Part 1 of 4)
Posted by herseyc on Thursday, December 02, 2004 @ 12:00:25 EST (1994 reads)
We all love our bikes. And perhaps our proudest moment is when the
bike is new and looks its best. A motorcycle, however, is not like a
painting in a museum which serves its purpose in a controlled and safe
environment. It is subjected to all sorts of abuses including the sun,
dirt, and smog, all of which can affect the best motorcycle. But you can
keep your bike in new condition just like the priceless artworks protected
in a museum. Let's see how.
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Tech Tips: Leather Care
Posted by herseyc on Wednesday, November 03, 2004 @ 07:48:18 EST (1943 reads)
If you own leather, any leather, you know it don’t come cheap. The following information will help
you protect your investment.
Leather is a natural material made from the hide of animals. No two pieces of leather are identical,
each hide has its own variations, little nicks and scars that the animal picked up during it’s lifetime.
These are completely natural and are not defects, they should be expected in leather. These are
what add contrast and character of the leather. After a while your leathers will get that 'lived in' look,
this is when leather looks it’s best. In time it becomes soft and flexible and with the right care it will
last for years.
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Tech Tips: Tips On Chopper Wheels And Tires...
Posted by herseyc on Friday, August 27, 2004 @ 07:27:57 EDT (3492 reads)
At some point during the building of your chopper, you are going to have to shop for wheels and tires. Of course, this usually only applies to individuals who are building customized choppers from scratch as most of the time wheels and tires are included in chopper kits.
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Tech Tips: An easy way to pick up a fallen motorcycle
Posted by herseyc on Friday, August 06, 2004 @ 07:57:46 EDT (2634 reads)
First, if the bike is running - HIT THE KILL SWITCH. Next, turn off the gas if necessary. Make sure the bike is in gear if you can get to it. If the bike is not in gear and you cannot get it in gear the technique becomes more
difficult but it can still be done.
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Tech Tips: Tech Tips - Loctite
Posted by herseyc on Wednesday, July 07, 2004 @ 06:48:42 EDT (2236 reads)
There’s a seldom talked about, often ignored important ingredient
used all over your motorcycle that usually gets under-appreciated
until you see or hear a piece of your bike bouncing down the road
behind you. Yes, it’s another case of ‘Road Jewelry’. Those
pieces of your bike that end up on the side of the road because
you, or your trusted mechanic, were a little insecure while
bolting on some prized stuff to your machine. Hopefully that piece
you saw fly off your bike didn’t hit the guy behind you, or was an
integral component you needed to get you home in one piece. I’m
going to do my best to give you the low-down on how to make your
motorcycle feel more secure. There’s a simple magic ingredient
called Loctite®, which began its life in the Trinity College
basement laboratory of Dr. Vernon Krieble in Hartford,
Connecticut, sometime way back half a century ago in 1953.
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Tech Tips: Tech Tip - Cable Care
Posted by herseyc on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 @ 09:46:43 EDT (2534 reads)
Always keep cables clean, properly lubricated where necessary and in proper adjustment. Visually inspect on a regular basis for torn or worn housing, frayed wires, signs of bending or kinking at the controls. Keep free of dirt and grime at the controls and activators. If cable is equipped with rubber covers, boots, etc., make sure no water or dirt has become trapped in them. When lubricating cables, use light viscosity oil, or aerosol spray such as teflon sprays, Dri Slide, WD-40 and others.
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Tech Tips: New DVD makes maintaining your Harley a Joy Ride.
Posted by herseyc on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 @ 13:59:54 EDT (2710 reads)
San Diego, CA, May 31, 2004—San Diego-based Fix My Hog Inc. has launched an educational do-it-yourself motorcycle maintenance DVD that will help Harley-Davidson enthusiasts become proficient in routine upkeep. Designed to decrease the time and expense associated with owning a motorcycle, the DVD gives Softail riders the skills necessary to perform the basic functions recommended by Harley-Davidson to keep its motorcycles running in top condition. Priced at $39.95, the DVD will pay for itself with just one oil change.
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Tech Tips: Checking Your Tire Pressure
Posted by herseyc on Monday, May 03, 2004 @ 08:22:11 EDT (1697 reads)
Time and outside temperature effect the pressure within your tires.
It is NORMAL for a tire to lose about 1 pound per square inch (psi)
per month. Outside temperatures affect your tire pressure far more
profoundly, however. A tire's pressure can change by 1 psi for every
10 degrees Fahrenheit of temperature change. As temperature goes, so
goes pressure.
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Tech Tips: Pre Ride Check List
Posted by herseyc on Friday, April 02, 2004 @ 08:21:14 EST (1529 reads)
What was true more than 80 years ago is true today. Roads and motorcycles
are a lot different from those in the 1920s. But the need for proper
maintenance and preparation is just as important as ever, especially before
a long trip. The quality of the time we spend on the road often depends on
what we do in the garage.
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