Advice from one new rider to another. I started riding when I turned 50. A true mid-life crisis. Except it wasn't a mid-life crisis. I could finally afford a motorcycle AND devote the time to learning how to ride. On this channel I share my journey as I apply 40 years wrenching on my own cars to wrenching on motorcycles while I learn to ride.
My motorcycle(s)
2018 Harley Davidson Road Glide Ultra
2023 Harley Davidson Road King Police Edition
2023 Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide
My car(s)
1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
I have owned this car for almost 20 years. It is mostly stock (other than a few safety items like power disc brakes). I have also replaced the stock exhaust with dual exhaust (I kind of regret that one). I have also changed the interior to a "Pony Inspired" interior.
2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Again, bone stock minus a few cosmetic upgrades.
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Hey Cue, I know exactly what you mean I dropped my bike twice in the same day also, but mine were caused by panicking and grabbing a fist full of front brake at 5 miles an hour and down she went. I think the second one was because I was already "In my Head" lack of confidence and self-doubt. I definitely let that hard day win, but I continue to practice so I can try not to repeat those mistakes
Sorry man - it happens - glad you didn't get hurt - 👍
Well...some of the bike has a mind of its own.
You make those 18 ft u turns look So easy! I'm amazed you dropped your bike twice! I know myself that some days my riding is not as good as other days for some reason. Great video and Bike looking good! 😎😊
Thank you. I've been riding for 5 years. I take classes and I practice alot. Anyone can do it!
Only 5 years!😲 I figured you were riding most of your life 😃
I wish I had a 2023 "Damn-IT" IT stand für InjectionTurbo. 🤣
Current motor guy here; you are correct on the preload on the springs. It does wonders. Im 6'3" and 280 and I prefer 3/4 preload
BTW, we host the Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills Competition (PPMSC) in North Myrtle Beach SC
Turn the rear springs up about 3/4 to the top. The bike will ride better and you will not scrap as much
Great info!!! I ride in South Texas and a temp reading on my dash of 105 is common . Solution?????? First a Mulberry Pure Silk tee shirt (wet), then a polyester long sleeve (wet), Next a size medium Ergodyne Embedded Polymers Chilliits 6665 Evaporative Cooling Vest, then a second vest size large then my, mesh ridding jacket, RESULTS???? Riding in 105 degree weather feels like its 70 degrees, The best part is that the cooling vest work very well for about 2 1/2 hours. SO when I feel the need at a rest stop or fuel stop it only take a bottle of water down the front collar and one down the back and your good to go for another 2 1/2 hours. I never break a sweat, it works that well.
I found out we could get sunburned in 2000 while doing hvac work on a roof in a tank top and noticed my skin peeling days later. I was flabbergasted.
Nice. Thanks for sharing. Y'all stay safe out here mane.
In 45yrs of riding, I've rode Flatheads, Knuckleheads, Panheads, Shovelheads, and Evos on 100deg days. The cylinder heads can get from 250 up to 300 degrees on a 100deg day! That's why those old bikes ran 70wt oil! 300deg coming up, 100deg sun beating down. Wearing black makes it even worse! There's a reason the camel-riding guys wear white to light color robes and head coverings in the desert!
How about riding early in the day ⁉️
@@brentevans6923 on a hot day....absolutely
When it is mid to upper 90s I avoid riding in NC, even with mesh jacket and pants. Wearing black in a hot climate makes no sense to me.
@@BradinManheim I am going to test the color theory in a future video. I've worn all different colors and don't notice a difference.
White clothes in the sun is MUCH cooler 🥶
@@mr1bienvenu1 I'm going to find out! That will be the topic in a future video
Best way to beat the heat on a bike is to stay moving and keep on riding.🤘
@@Milspecpoptart agreed!
i have never tried a mesh jacket, fearing it will not be cool enough for me. i prefer a t-shirt when hot, until one of my riding buddies went down. it was 95 and we were in t-shirts, jeans, and at least he had on leather casual boots. we all got a wake up call on that as he is hurt pretty substantial. i wear a mx chest guard with a c2 plate zip tied to the back, mx elbow pads, mx knee guards and leather boots. if he had on anything other than t shirt and jeans, he would have faired better.
I live in northern Argentina (Chaco Province) and summer is long and hot. Normally high 90's to low 100's. I wear a light mesh jacket and an open face helmet with flip shield. I put a few strips on f tape across the tóp of my face shield for shade. Have tried a dark shield but hate carrying an extra clear shield. I have a full helmet but don't like it in the heat. Cup holders on all my bikes for my morning coffee then switch over to cold water when it heats up.
What about those vests that circulate ice cold water around your body?
Love the t-shirt.
Mobil 1 and K&N filters every 5000 miles I like availability and cost for High Quality option. Thanks for your insight. I have used all and they seem very similar sound heat and color at end of cycle. So far so good.
I runs Mobil 1 because it’s easy to get if penzoil 10-40 was available that would be my choice but Mobil 1 is a great oil
Live in AZ. Only ride in the evening into the night.
I live in north Texas and I ride all year round, which means 3-4 months when daytime highs are around 100 with heat index well above that. I wear a Klim mesh jacket (full gear rider) and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. It’s amazing how much fluid you lose riding in those conditions.
Here is what TAB Performance website’s FAQ section says about tuning tuning requirements with slip-ons: Q: Do I need a fuel management system, if I'm only getting slip-ons? A: Anytime you change the exhaust system on your bike you're changing the back pressure to your engine which in turn affects your Air / Fuel Ratio or A/F causing your bike to run either rich (too much fuel) or lean (not enough fuel). If your bike is carbureted you'll need to rejet your carburetor. This should be done by a professional shop such as your Harley-Davidson Dealership. If your bike is fuel injected you'll need a fuel management system to overide your factory map settings.
Good info! I've always been told that as long as it's just slip ons, you don't need a tune.
To get all three holes changed it cost me $541 and just a regular oil change it's $250
Wow!!!n That's expensive! I've heard that California is pretty expensive too
Like your video, only one thing Sir please purchase a White Helmet for summer riding, plus those folks in them four wheel vehicles can see you Sir, stay safe.
Good point! I may do that. It would be nice to have options.
Hello brother love your videos very helpful. I still have the 23’ Fat Bob. I use the syn3 oil in my bike. You touch on oils and I was just wondering if this oil is good in hot weather conditions. Also the little cover you showed to block out heat would be good for a fat bob. Thanks
@@stevegwilliams Syn3 should be good for hot weather. Synthetic oils generally provide better lubrication at higher temps.
I try to always be on the left or right side of the stopped car in front of me in gear that way I have an escape route or if I do get rear ended I’m not crushed between two cars. I was rear ended last year when a light turned green as I was pulling away I saw the car coming up from behind me luckily I was going slow enough that I jumped off the bike a second before the driver hit my bike still scuffed up my leg. I had vehicles to the right and left of me I just reacted. Bike suffered a smashed up rear fender and a bag got damaged but that was it. Driver said the usual I didn’t see you. My guess on a cellphone
I'm glad you're ok! The bike can be fixed/replaced.
I only got sunburn one time and that was in high school. Senior class trip to Florida. I did not put on any sunscreen because I, like you thought I would not sunburn. Interestingly enough, I’ve been to other hot and sunny places in the world and not put on sunscreen when I was in the army and never sunburned. But then again, it was mostly sleeves down in those places in a not so friendly environment.
I generally only wear sunscreen (not suntan lotion😂) when I am on vacation. While I will eventually sunburn, it takes alot.
When were you in the Navy? Were you a west-coast sailor? I was East coast…. Mayport…. Thanks for your service!
West Coast. San Diego and Long Beach. Thanks for your service!
for the most part, riding a motorcycle is a recreation activity. Riding in the heat,90+ degrees , is not my idea of having fun. At 75 years old maybe I'm too critical. Having a breakdown is so dangerous ......water, water, water.
Riding in extremely hot weather isn't alot of fun.
having mesh is a great thing. I have a mesh jacket and gloves, and even tempted to get mesh boots.
Indie Ridge boots are vented, but not the same as mesh. Very comfortable though!
Add a cooling vest and your way better off!
great idea!
Hey what's the best way to clean the bugs our of your mesh jacket? Man I rode recently at dusk with mine on and it was great. Kept me somewhat cool but provided some much needed protection from sliding and the bugs. BUT when I got home, the thing was covered in bug guts. Mine's black too and you can see bugs all over it. I thought about a stiff brush but wanted to ask, how do you keep yours clean? Afterall those bugs get in all the little openings of the mesh and make it a pain to clean.
@@jontnoneya3404 that's great question. I haven't had it long enough to experience that yet. I'm hoping that the fairing on my Road Glide will keep bugs from hitting my chest. I assumed a water hose would do the trick. I'll let you know once I get back from Canada in 2 weeks!
I wear a modular helmet it definitely keeps me cooler and not sun burnt on my head and face. Be sure to get a quality helmet with proper ventilation. I will ride on hot day but try to go out early be back by noon but sometimes you just have to deal with it. Covering up exposed skin definitely helps learned that in the desert. I also just installed an ulterior cool 3.0 oil cooler in my SG it definitely works engine runs noticeably cooler. Also I tune my motor with a richer AFR the sightly richer AFR helps the motor run cooler but due to my cam I have to run at this AFR. HD typically run really lean AFR’s which causes the motor to run hot. You do sacrifice some MPG but I still get 200 miles a tank with all the mods I made to the motor and run cooler than a stock bike.
I generally ride early in the day during the hotest part of the summer. It's too misearable when the temperatures are high
Just found your channel. Fellow Memphian retired Sailer!
Awesome! Hope to see you on the road someday.
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rode through new mexico & airzona june of 24.....it was tough to say the very least;frog tog !
I haven't seen the movie yet. I suppose I'll wait until it shows up on Netflix. You've definitely peaked my interest!
I'll be curious to hear what you think after you see it. It's a good movie with really good actors.
I’ve watched your segment and agree with everything you’ve said. I live in Richmond and frequently ride to Orlando and the one addition to my riding is a water bladder. Please encourage your subscribers to add a water bladder. I fill it with 1/4 ice and 3/4 water. I put it on under my jacket and I have the hose placed under my lid to sip water whenever needed. It’s not heavy and I am able to lean against my backrest without interference. Thank you, Terence “Switch” Davis
Nice idea
Very detailed review. Thankyou
Thank you!
Great advice about the sun and the importance of proper riding gear.
I found out (sun burned) in the Navy as well brother
Some life lessons are learned the hard way!
One thing I would like to add and that is when to recognise your physical and cognitive decline when riding in extreme heat. Reaction times slow down along with mental processing. All heat related and a lot to do with dehydration and physical fitness. Aged riders are much more susceptible to it. From one retired sailor to another, stay safe. Great video.
Thanks for the great feedback. Paying attention to the signs your body (and mind) give you is very important!
Always enjoy your content cue!
Thank you sir!
I myself don't need all those fancy gadgets a digital guage so I can hear the wind and my exhaust just me.
I understand! I also have a Road King that I love to ride.
Great tips. I wear a skull cap which I wet during stops. Keeps my head cool inside the helmet for the next 30 mins. Stay safe..
great idea!
Great advices👍 and funny story we should maybe say more painful story😀
Life's important lessons are often learned the hard way.
As a Texas rider, 100 degree days are like a day in spring!
ouch! I haven't had the opportunity to ride through Texas....yet.....but I think I'll avoid the hot part of the summer!
Good looking bike ...i only ware full face..gloves..& workboots for safety n summer (its risky)....i always carry small cooler with deluded tea , water & gatorade.(i use empty gatorade bottles with froze water at bottom of bottle...also...pour 2" water in bottom of cooler & freeze it....God bless everyones saftey
I wish each state would have mandatory motorcycle questions for ALL drivers to take when they apply for a license. Education of cagers would go along way to saving lives.
Agreed. License standards are too lax