We haven't had a "Biker Talk" episode in a while. In this episode, we talk about Ryan's 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. We discuss what we have done to the bike and what we are planning to do to the bike. We started with mostly Harley OEM parts. Buying the first model year of a new design creates some challenges when it comes to parts. It takes …

In this podcast episode, we dive deep into motorcycle heated riding gear. Riding in cold weather can be uncomfortable without proper gear. Over the years, I’ve tested a range of heated gear—from budget to premium—and have real-world experience as a police motor officer and personal rider. In this guide, I’ll walk you through heated gear options, sh…

In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch, and we talk about the 2025 Indian Motorcycle Models. An all-new PowerPlus 112 is available in select models, as well as new rider technology. The 112 Powerplus engine is available in Chieftain, Challenger, Roadmaster, and Pursuit. Indian Motorcycles also released a new model which is the 2025 Sport Chief RT. Sp…

In this episode, we discuss the official launch of the Harley-Davidson 2025 Models. The cruiser lineup received the Milwaukee-eight 117 cubic inch engine customized to each bike. One of the standout updates across the cruiser lineup is the addition of ride modes (Rain, Sport, and Road) as standard—a feature previously reserved for touring models. T…

In this episode, we talk about the 2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming celebration. It will be held July 10-13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The musical acts that will play in Veterans Park will be Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr., and many more. Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival events will be held at both free and ticketed venues across the Milw…

In this podcast episode, we discuss the 2025 Harley-Davidson model release of the touring models. This is what we refer to as a soft release, meaning these are the models held over from 2024 with no real changes except for color. We talk about what is released so far and we give our predictions on what will be released during the virtual launch hel…

This podcast was recorded live for our beloved Patreon members. In our private Patreon FaceBook group a member asked others to share tips for new riders. Lurch and I, as well as the Patreon members in private chat discuss many tips. Motorcyclists remain an exception to the overall decline in U.S. highway fatalities, according to recent data from th…

In this podcast episode we talk about all the modifications we did to my newly Police Harley. After getting it fully equipped with police-specific gear, it's now officially in service. Lurch and I talk about how we, as a department, decided to set up our police motorcycles, highlighting some of the specialty equipment used. While some features come…

In this episode, we discuss motorcycle suspension sag. Suspension sag refers to the amount a motorcycle's suspension compresses under certain conditions, such as the bike's weight alone or the combined weight of the bike and rider. It is a critical setting in motorcycle and vehicle suspension tuning, directly affecting handling, comfort, and stabil…

In this episode, we review the new Shoei Neotec 3 motorcycle helmet. As a police motorcycle officer, instructor, and avid rider, I've extensively used Shoei Neotec modular helmets since the release of the first version. My daily routine and off-duty adventures have given me ample opportunity to test a variety of modular helmets, and Shoei consisten…

In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the different compositions of motorcycle brake pads. We discuss the pros and cons of organic, semi-sintered, and sintered brake pads. What does sinter mean? We're glad you asked. Sintering is the process of forming a solid mass of material through heat and pressure without melting to the point of liquefact…

In this podcast episode, we review the Alpinestars Convex Tech Fleece zip-up hoodie and the Alpinestars Treq Windbreaker. We continually test and review products to carry in the Law Abiding Biker Store. These are a couple of items that made the cut. We also talk about Lurch riding an expert section of the Backroad Discovery Route (BDR). We are luck…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com I recently purchased a 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, one of the latest models featuring a redesigned fairing and the new Infotainment Control Unit (IFCU) digital dash system. As someone who values reliability and performance, I opted to replace the stock lead-acid battery with a lithium-ion bat…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this podcast episode, we talk about the new 2025 Indian Scout lineup. It has been revamped for 2025. For some background information, the Indian Scout is a motorcycle built by the Indian Motorcycle Company from 1920 to 1949. It rivaled the Chief as Indian's most important model. The 101 Scout, ma…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch and we discuss warm-weather protective motorcycle gear. Recently, we embarked on a 10-day motorcycle road trip around the East Coast, covering over 3,000 miles. For the entire journey, I exclusively wore the Alpinestars T SP X Superair Jacket, and it didn’t take …

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this podcast episode, we talk about the 2025 Harley-Davidson Model rumors floating around and we make our predictions. There is a lot of speculation swirling around the internet about what the 2025 Harley-Davidson model year will bring. Keep in mind, we do not have any inside information about 20…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part two of a two-part series about our 2024 East Coast motorcycle trip. In June of 2024, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on a 10-day, 2400-mile, 5-state cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and i…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This is part one of a two-part series about our 2024 East Coast motorcycle trip. In June of 2024, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on a 10-day, 2400-mile, 5-state cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and i…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Hey Bikaholics, I just wanted to quickly tell you about some changes for our current and future Patron members of Law Abiding Biker Media. We wanted to let you all know about a change we are making that will help us deliver a better membership experience going forward. We are switching from “per pie…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this podcast episode, I'm joined by BDK and Oscar, and we talk about the 2024 Touratech Rally. The Touratech Rally is an annual adventure motorcycle rally held in Plain, WA, organized by Touratech USA, a well-known manufacturer, and distributor of adventure motorcycle equipment and accessories. T…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Our main content for this podcast and our YouTube Channel is street motorcycles; more specifically American V-Twin. But, we do love all motorcycles. Many of us have adventure motorcycles and dirt bikes. Rick recently purchased a Husqvarna Norder 901. We get into a fun debate about which is a better …

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, we talk about our recent multi-state motorcycle trip and the things we learned. Our recent trip from Nashville, Tennessee, out to the Coast, down and across Florida to Destin, and then back up to Nashville was no exception. The first debacle occurred at the very beginning of our tri…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, we talk about all things tires. We cover how old your motorcycle tires can be and still be safe, what tires are the best, and the best way to balance them. This episode was presented live on YouTube to our Patreon members. You can be a Patron of Law Abiding Biker and get our content…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, we discuss riding a LiveWire 1 on a police competition course at the North America Motor Officers Association (NAMOA) 2024 conference. Many of the officers at NAMOA wanted to test-ride my bike to specifically experience my extended brake pedal. It puts the brake pedal in a natural p…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch, and we give you proper motorcycle clutch break-in procedures to ensure a good working and long-lasting clutch. Most riders buy their new bike and just ride and don't truly break it in. I recommend breaking your clutch in correctly to widen your clutch friction z…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, Lurch and Ryan are joined by Patron Member Brad Johnston. Ryan recently purchased a 2024 Harley-Davisdon Street Glide and with it came a Harley Owners Group (HOG) membership. It's been ten years since Ryan bought a new bike. He didn't keep his HOG membership going from the new biker…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch, and we talk about my 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. I've had it for a little while now and I have put some miles on it. I've also done police motors drills on the bike. I give you my opinion of the bike thus far. We talk about the things I like about it and …

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Recently, I launched an in-depth tutorial video focusing on the Harley Infotainment Control Unit "IFCU" Digital Dash system. This cutting-edge technology is now a standard feature on select 2024 models and will continue to be integrated into future touring models. Throughout the creation process of …

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch and Patreon member Bob Dawson. Bob has a 2021 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. Unfortunately, Bob's bike experienced oil sumping. We talk about what Bob experienced as the issue presented itself, what he went through with the diagnosis of the problem, and what…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, Lurch and I are joined by Anthony and Stacey Peters. Anthony is a long-time Patreon supporter of Law Abiding Biker (LAB). He was in our area and stopped into the LAB studio to record some podcasts. Anthony used to ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles but recently switched to an Indian m…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Well, I did it. After 10 years I finally upgraded from my 2014 Amber Whiskey Street Glide Special to a 2024 Harley Davidson Street Glide in Whiskey Fire with chrome finishes. I'm starting to think I have a thing for whiskey. Anyway, we made a business decision to replace my 2014 with a 2024. There h…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com This episode is some good old biker talk with Patreon member Anthony Peters. Anthony has been a long-time member of the Law Abiding Biker Patreon Group. We learn about his background, how he got into riding motorcycles, what he has ridden and what he is riding now, and much more. These podcasts are …

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this Part 2 of 2 episode, Lurch and I are joined by Oscar and Big Daddy Kane. We talk about adventure motorcycle riding and dirt bikes. Oscar and Big Daddy haven't been on a mic in a while and we're glad to have them. We are street riding centric here at Law Abiding Biker but we are getting deepe…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this podcast episode, I get the opportunity to interview Harley-Davidson King of the Baggers (KOTB) riders Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli. We learn a bit about their riding histories and what got them to where they are now. We hear about the upcoming KOTB season and what we might expect. If you're …

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this Part 1 of 2 episode, Lurch and I are joined by Oscar and Big Daddy Kane. We talk about adventure motorcycle riding and dirt bikes. Oscar and Big Daddy haven't been on a mic in a while and we're glad to have them. We are street riding centric here at Law Abiding Biker but we are getting deepe…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch and we talk about the recently released 2024 Harley-Davidson Touring Models. Specifically the 2024 Road Glide, the 2024 Street Glide, and the 2024 CVO Road Glide ST. I had the opportunity to ride these backs recently in Law Vegas at a Harley-Davidson media event.…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, Lurch and I talk about the 2024 Harley-Davidson virtual model release event held on January 24, 2024. You can watch the Harley launch video HERE. Harley introduced the all-new Road Glide, Street Glide, CVO Road Glide ST, and the Pan America. The launch video is of good cinematic qua…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch, and we review the released 2024 Harley-Davidson Models. We also give our predictions about what may or may not be released on January 24, 2024. Harley is doing a virtual launch event on the 24th at 10 AM CST. You can sign up for the event HERE. We will put out a…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch and we talk about the 2024 Indian Motorcycles lineup. The Indian Motorcycle company hosted a media event in Southern California a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, we didn't get an invite but we have learned a few things since then. For the FTR, Scout, Springf…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch and we talk about being impartial when reviewing motorcycles; in particular Harley-Davidson motorcycles. This topic was spurred by a voicemail message left by long-time listener Steve Kastell. Steve expressed concern about the impartiality of my Harley-Davidson m…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, we talk about motorcycle safety, more specifically being seen. A common complaint of street riders is that other motorists fail to observe them. Motorists who violate motorcyclists’ right-of-way frequently state, “I didn’t see him,” or “He came out of nowhere”. We talk about rider c…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, we discuss the Quad Lock motorcycle cell phone holder. We bought one to see what they are all about. It's been flooding our social media advertising and we're sure it's been flooding yours. What is it all about and how does it stack up against the Biker Gripper? We here at Law Abidi…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com We have a big announcement! The 2024 Law Abiding Biker meet-up and Ride has been scheduled. We are doing things a bit differently this year. As you may know, multiple "Unsanctioned" Patron meet-ups and rides are planned yearly by Patrons in the Law Abiding Biker Patron Only Private Facebook Group. W…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch, and we discuss the fact that Harley-Davidson sales dropped by 16% in the 3rd quarter of 2023. We give you the numbers and break them down. We provide you with Harley-Davidson's response to the numbers. We also give our thoughts on the topic. 2023 has been so far…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch and we talk about the motorcycle apps we have tested and used. We also talk about some that we no longer use. Mapping, weather, location sharing, and other motorcycle apps can make your trip much more seamless. Over the years we've narrowed our list of apps down …

In this episode, we discuss the importance of motorcycle lighting and being seen. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists who are conspicuous are under-represented in crashes. A common complaint of street riders is that other motorists fail to observe them. Motorists who violate motorcyclists’ right-of…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Did you buy a new Harley-Davidson and want to know if you should use a Vance and Hines FP4 tuner or a Screamin' Eagle Pro Street tuner? Well, you are in luck. We recently installed Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle stage 1 intakes, exhausts, and Pro Street Tuners on two police Electra Glides for a loc…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch and we give an update on the Law Abiding Biker Store We moved the Law Abiding Biker Store from Richland, WA to Union Gap, WA in June of 2023. Rick "Big Daddy Kane" and Brian "Goat" White ran the store successfully out of Richland for years. We can't thank them en…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch and we talk about my recent ride and review of the 2023 Indian Pursuit. I give you an honest real-world review of it. After a long wait, Indian finally set me a bike to review. Most reviewers only ride bikes for a short time. We took the Indian Pursuit on a weeke…

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Lurch and I test road the 2023 Road King Special and Breakout when we attended the Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Harley hooked me up with the Breakout. I believe this is an underrated bike and wanted to review it. Lurch was given a Road King Special to ride. …