ASK YOUR FRIENDS ...did you go over your bike!?!?!? Did you do your T-CLOCS this year? Share the video with them or even help go over it with them! IT COULD SAVE A LIFE! Lets keep them tight and ensure we all have a safe riding season! Be safe and keep your knees in the breeze my friends! 👉👉 Make sure to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content. Share your thoughts and questions in the comments section below.
Went riding a couple of weeks ago and found a slice going across the tire when I stopped to put air in the tire. Luckily I have the tire and wheel package and I was out the door for nothing
This is my second Harley and I started doing all my own maintenance. Just got a new lift table and I appreciate all your help. Your videos are awesome.
Really appreciate this video. Just learned to ride last year at the age of 49. Pretty much first thing I bought after buying the bike was the service manual (I like a printed copy). Here in Canada should be able to get back on the road for the new season within the month. Seeing what needs to be done in conjuction with the manual is absoluely invaluable to me and gives me a bit more confidence that I’m taking good care of the bike.
yes sir...I have a lot of hard copies as well..just expensive lol But yes they provide everything one would need to know. Particularly valuable for torque specs!
Hey Steve I just want to say THANK YOU for your videos and doing what you do, you are one of very few on here who actually respond back and answer comments and questions, there are tons on here who throw videos up just to make, I guess lots of money 💴 and never look at any comments, you have always answered mine and it’s helped me out a lot working on my bikes and if I ever meet you in person I hope to buy you a drink 🥃 or two !
Hey Steve! Thank you man..,its been hard to keep up with comments this month due to the garage construction but im trying lol...new videos coming soon!
Tom F. Good video, I know a few riders that don't check there tire pressure or any other things you talked about .But most have new bikes and like you said they think nothing can go wrong.More videos like this need to be out there and watched by these riders .RIDE SAFE T.F.
riding since the 60'. Never heard of TCLOCS. You info was great viewed it multiple times. Never too old to learn...your a great teacher. Super presentation. Thanks Much Jim Housley, St Petersburg, FL
One thing I’d definitely add is, checking your steering head bearings adjustment. Do you have a video on the fork oil change for baggers as well as the newer softails? Thank you my friend
Good info and video, great for the beginning of the season. I’ll have my bike up on the lift doing a three hole oil change this weekend, going to go over everything you talked about in the video. Thanks again!
youtubes been jacked up and im just getting old comment's showing up so I apologize. I always strive to reply to all of my comments. Im glad to hear the video helped and im sure by now you have already done the oil change and I hope everything checked out on your bike! Safe riding!
During the first wash of this season I happened to notice left side slip-on was loose. Replaced the exhaust clamp since it was re-used after I changed them. So good idea to check exhaust clamps.
I had a similar thing on my old road king, it was making a racket. My brother actually had his muffler come off on his sporty custom. Very common to shake loose
I just posted your video and tagged you on our American Legion Riders page. We are coming up on our first charity ride of the season. Our Battle ride usually draws around 110 to 130 bikes each year. Thank you for all you do Steve. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to ride with ya someday
Steve - once again. great video. I also have to say I totally forgot about the roll forward on the throttle to shut off cruise. Perhaps it because I barely use cruise but when I have I would tap the brake. Anyhow - looking forward to more great vids and your project ST.
Great video as always I just like to add to torque your axles your shocks, as you mentioned, your fork pinch bolt even your subframe bolts. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a couple of them loosen up and that holds the whole back of your motorcycle together.
Great tips! I had a bike in here that had a wheel wobble...ended up being pinch bolts...guy swapped out his cans and just snugged it up...i torued them and boom...fixed.
great video Steve, this is something i do every spring also. usually have to park the bike in October and then wait for the melt in April. always a good comforting thing knowing you have looked at the major stuff
You are a great mechanic Steve, I did not know about tire pressure specs on the frame! Great info for safety..Tire pressures reduce frequently in Florida. I have also bought a handful of AdvanBlack items. Keep up the great work!❤
the bit about your tire raising up or flattening off on the center has happened to EVERY rear tire on my softail within 8mo of new. i was told its because the sides wear faster because they are softer compound for better cornering grip
That should never happen to your tire. I contacted Avon tires about this and they informed me that they quit making that tire and are redoing the form and glues so that this doesn't happen again. Its still not been released yet. I had to go with a Dunlop on the front in replacement which will last me longer but not as smooth as the the softer Avon tire.
Very good pre check video. On the kickstand you should also check the top bolt that secured the kickstand cam plate to the actual kickstand. I have seen several bike come through my shop where that bolt is very loose. I make that one of my general checks when a bike is in my shop. So if a bike has a top bolt that and not all do check it to ensure it is tight a not to your viewers.
I seriously had that in my video.,..and for some reason after watching it back I cut that and the slip on clamps out of the video...ugh. Thank you for bringing it up!
Man, you had me going, but for me, motorcycles, are the only thing that saved me from myself, and if there was no consequence to my actions, I would still be stuck in my previous life, so when someone says I have a motorcycle addiction, I say we'll there's a lot worse to be addicted to, ask me how I know"!!!
I would recommend these checks every time you do a trip. I had an oil cooler that showed a leak but no oil on the bike or ground just before I'm mean minutes before leaving for Florida from cali. Don't get stuck on the side of the road. Luckily, my dealer had 1 in stock.
Yes! every time I clean my bikes I will go over these things...once you do it a few times its like second nature and you can get through them pretty quick
I replaced the stock HD tires and wheels on my '17 Road King. Wen from a 17"F/16"R Dunlop to 19"F/16"R Michellen Commander 3 and upgraded my rims to something easier on the eyes. My frame says 36psi F/40psi R and when the dealership installed the wheels they just went 40/40. Also I added an aftermarket TPMS that connects via Bluetooth to my Android. I use Fubu Bike 2. Saves me a lot of time. BTW, I didn't know that about moving the throttle forward to cancel the cruise control. I thought doing that just turned off the parade mode (ETMS)
40/40 is a very common thing you will see people running thier tires at.,..because its easy to remember. and honesly its fine. Loads of people running it like that with zero issues. And and you are right the roll forward will turn on/off the parade mode if you hold it long enough...but just kicking it foward will just kill the cruise. I use my cruise more than I would like to admit lol
Dude, So good! Thanks for the reminder. I printed the checklist and will use it to go through three different bikes this weekend, one of which I’ve been riding through the winter. Thank you!
very cool! Make sure to check out our maintenance videos on the softails..brakes, 3 hole oil changes, aligning rear wheel, belt tension etc..we have covered a lot...it will save you a ton of money in the long run
Hey thank you! Yes I had originally found them on alibaba....kind of a chineese ebay...the wait was months to get then but the price was excellent! I kind of put it off and then my wife surprised me with them for christmas and she got them from amazon. These are the ones she got. amzn.to/3MKDJFC There are other versions of it and even smaller or larger versions too. So kind of shop around.
you are correct..use latex gloves in case you ever have grease or oil on your fingers it will subtly effect the braking performance. However your hands wont produce enough natural oils to effect the brakes on a bike...now if you're changing your CCM-R brakes on your Huracán STO right before track day, I would definitely not touch them lol
Good video. Thanks for all the information. But 1 question. On the part about wear indicator. Was that a direction indicator that shows the tire to be mounted in the wrong direction?
U sound like the dude from the comedy sitcom "Home Improvement"..loved that show...could u plz do the sound he made at the end..uuuuuh...lol Cool video BTW..
Had a guy ride 60 miles to the dealership to sell his motorcycle and when he got there I took it for a test ride before I check the tire pressure which was a mistake. I always check the tire pressure first well needless to say it had 11 pounds of pressure in each tire. The motorcycle shook violently at 20 miles an hour so I don’t even know how he got to the dealership safely. Tire pressure is very important gentleman. And as mentioned in the video it’s right there on the frame not on the tire.
Yeah ...been there! worked on a few bikes and I always run them down the road before I call the customer...low tire pressure all the time...its like riding on mud sometimes and you know instantly
Years ago I felt something hit me on my leg while riding. Couldn’t tell what it was until I got home and noticed one of the front brake caliper mounting bolts had come loose. No bueno.
So unlike my 05 Deuce with drain screws in the forks and i can get to the top of the forks , my 2014 Streetglide is a PITA . You have to remove the Batwing AND take the forks out to drain the oil and re-fill because Mr Harley decided not to have drain holes in the forks . To take it to a Stealership its like $600 !!!!! or more to have the front fork oil done 🤬thats at the new rate of $150 an hour . I know no end that let it slide .
yeah very different from the touring models and your Duece....it sucks but its still very doable. I feel ya on the hourly rates that why we try to teach everyone at home to basics of working on their bikes. Thank you for checking out the video!
Hey Steve I have a whiskey Amber bike too if you really want to make that tank pop a little more change out The tank console to the glossy black it really makes the bike pop
ASK YOUR FRIENDS ...did you go over your bike!?!?!? Did you do your T-CLOCS this year? Share the video with them or even help go over it with them! IT COULD SAVE A LIFE! Lets keep them tight and ensure we all have a safe riding season! Be safe and keep your knees in the breeze my friends! 👉👉 Make sure to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content. Share your thoughts and questions in the comments section below.
What if we don’t have friends?
Went riding a couple of weeks ago and found a slice going across the tire when I stopped to put air in the tire. Luckily I have the tire and wheel package and I was out the door for nothing
@@engscott78 then I suppose it doesn't apply. Great question ⁉️😅
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This is my second Harley and I started doing all my own maintenance. Just got a new lift table and I appreciate all your help. Your videos are awesome.
Very nice...love the lift, specially since im not getting any younger and crawling around on a floor doesn't sound so great lol
Really appreciate this video. Just learned to ride last year at the age of 49. Pretty much first thing I bought after buying the bike was the service manual (I like a printed copy). Here in Canada should be able to get back on the road for the new season within the month. Seeing what needs to be done in conjuction with the manual is absoluely invaluable to me and gives me a bit more confidence that I’m taking good care of the bike.
yes sir...I have a lot of hard copies as well..just expensive lol But yes they provide everything one would need to know. Particularly valuable for torque specs!
Hey Steve I just want to say THANK YOU for your videos and doing what you do, you are one of very few on here who actually respond back and answer comments and questions, there are tons on here who throw videos up just to make, I guess lots of money 💴 and never look at any comments, you have always answered mine and it’s helped me out a lot working on my bikes and if I ever meet you in person I hope to buy you a drink 🥃 or two !
Hey Steve! Thank you man..,its been hard to keep up with comments this month due to the garage construction but im trying lol...new videos coming soon!
I was finally able to get my first ride of the season yesterday. Good info thanks Steve
Yes sir chris and thank you for checking it out!
Tom F. Good video, I know a few riders that don't check there tire pressure or any other things you talked about .But most have new bikes and like you said they think nothing can go wrong.More videos like this need to be out there and watched by these riders .RIDE SAFE T.F.
unfortunately I see it all the time...brand new bike doesnt mean its ready to ride all the time...kick the tires before you light the fires!
I like how he went into detail
always glad to help! Thank you for checking it out!
riding since the 60'. Never heard of TCLOCS. You info was great viewed it multiple times. Never too old to learn...your a great teacher. Super presentation. Thanks Much Jim Housley, St Petersburg, FL
Glad to help Jim! Im the same way...always wanting to learn something new! Be safe!
One thing I’d definitely add is, checking your steering head bearings adjustment.
Do you have a video on the fork oil change for baggers as well as the newer softails? Thank you my friend
Good info and video, great for the beginning of the season. I’ll have my bike up on the lift doing a three hole oil change this weekend, going to go over everything you talked about in the video. Thanks again!
youtubes been jacked up and im just getting old comment's showing up so I apologize. I always strive to reply to all of my comments. Im glad to hear the video helped and im sure by now you have already done the oil change and I hope everything checked out on your bike! Safe riding!
During the first wash of this season I happened to notice left side slip-on was loose. Replaced the exhaust clamp since it was re-used after I changed them. So good idea to check exhaust clamps.
yes!! One thing I actually had in my video and for some dumb reason I cut it out.
I had a similar thing on my old road king, it was making a racket.
My brother actually had his muffler come off on his sporty custom.
Very common to shake loose
I just posted your video and tagged you on our American Legion Riders page. We are coming up on our first charity ride of the season. Our Battle ride usually draws around 110 to 130 bikes each year. Thank you for all you do Steve. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to ride with ya someday
Thank you ryan! much appreciated sir. And yes sir..would be a pleasure!
Steve - once again. great video. I also have to say I totally forgot about the roll forward on the throttle to shut off cruise. Perhaps it because I barely use cruise but when I have I would tap the brake.
Anyhow - looking forward to more great vids and your project ST.
Thank you Pete! I use cruise quite a bit out on the highway and me too...super stoked to get it started, Parts are coming in!
Great video as always I just like to add to torque your axles your shocks, as you mentioned, your fork pinch bolt even your subframe bolts. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a couple of them loosen up and that holds the whole back of your motorcycle together.
Great tips! I had a bike in here that had a wheel wobble...ended up being pinch bolts...guy swapped out his cans and just snugged it up...i torued them and boom...fixed.
Great video! And I would add, check your slip on exhaust. They can come loose as well. Ride safe this season!
Yes I had that in my video and somehow managed to cut it out...so thank you for bringing it up!
great video Steve, this is something i do every spring also. usually have to park the bike in October and then wait for the melt in April. always a good comforting thing knowing you have looked at the major stuff
Thank you for checking it out! And yes doing this a couple of times a year is always a good idea!
You are a great mechanic Steve, I did not know about tire pressure specs on the frame! Great info for safety..Tire pressures reduce frequently in Florida. I have also bought a handful of AdvanBlack items. Keep up the great work!❤
the bit about your tire raising up or flattening off on the center has happened to EVERY rear tire on my softail within 8mo of new. i was told its because the sides wear faster because they are softer compound for better cornering grip
That should never happen to your tire. I contacted Avon tires about this and they informed me that they quit making that tire and are redoing the form and glues so that this doesn't happen again. Its still not been released yet. I had to go with a Dunlop on the front in replacement which will last me longer but not as smooth as the the softer Avon tire.
Good video and good advice! I take care of a lot of it while I'm waiting for the oils to drain ...
Yes sir thats a great time to go over everything!
Very good pre check video. On the kickstand you should also check the top bolt that secured the kickstand cam plate to the actual kickstand. I have seen several bike come through my shop where that bolt is very loose. I make that one of my general checks when a bike is in my shop. So if a bike has a top bolt that and not all do check it to ensure it is tight a not to your viewers.
I seriously had that in my video.,..and for some reason after watching it back I cut that and the slip on clamps out of the video...ugh. Thank you for bringing it up!
Outstanding information as always mate! I will be sharing this across my social networks. ✌️🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦
I appreciate you brother!!
@@sikbaggers my pleasure mate, great video!
Man, you had me going, but for me, motorcycles, are the only thing that saved me from myself, and if there was no consequence to my actions, I would still be stuck in my previous life, so when someone says I have a motorcycle addiction, I say we'll there's a lot worse to be addicted to, ask me how I know"!!!
yes there is...I think motorcycles have probably helped a whole slue us from our own demons! be safe!
I would recommend these checks every time you do a trip. I had an oil cooler that showed a leak but no oil on the bike or ground just before I'm mean minutes before leaving for Florida from cali. Don't get stuck on the side of the road. Luckily, my dealer had 1 in stock.
Yes! every time I clean my bikes I will go over these things...once you do it a few times its like second nature and you can get through them pretty quick
I have not inspected my bike. Glad this video popped up. Ive only been riding a week prior to watching this video.
yeah...keep her tight! Any questions on anything [please let me know.
I replaced the stock HD tires and wheels on my '17 Road King.
Wen from a 17"F/16"R Dunlop to 19"F/16"R Michellen Commander 3 and upgraded my rims to something easier on the eyes.
My frame says 36psi F/40psi R and when the dealership installed the wheels they just went 40/40.
Also I added an aftermarket TPMS that connects via Bluetooth to my Android.
I use Fubu Bike 2.
Saves me a lot of time.
BTW, I didn't know that about moving the throttle forward to cancel the cruise control.
I thought doing that just turned off the parade mode (ETMS)
40/40 is a very common thing you will see people running thier tires at.,..because its easy to remember. and honesly its fine. Loads of people running it like that with zero issues. And and you are right the roll forward will turn on/off the parade mode if you hold it long enough...but just kicking it foward will just kill the cruise. I use my cruise more than I would like to admit lol
Glad I found this page , subscribed. Thanks from another Illinois guy
Hey Jon! Thanks for checking it out and the sub man. Much appreciated.
Dude, So good! Thanks for the reminder. I printed the checklist and will use it to go through three different bikes this weekend, one of which I’ve been riding through the winter. Thank you!
Glad to help Paul! That checklist is a great tool to keep it all tight!
Thanks man got a new softail slim and got all good info from your vidieo.
very cool! Make sure to check out our maintenance videos on the softails..brakes, 3 hole oil changes, aligning rear wheel, belt tension etc..we have covered a lot...it will save you a ton of money in the long run
Thanks. It is always good to double check these things.
Youre very welcome!
Steve, can you do a video on flushing brake fluid on a bike with ABS?
yes I will be doing one very soon!
Thanks for the reminder Steve!
Yes sir! Be safe!
Great video Steve,my deluxe laid up since October, ready now for riding season ,best wishes mike United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Yes we are gearing up for riding season here too..its been along winter!
THANKS FOR THIS INFO!!! Great video!
Youre very welcome!
Appreciate the new season information.
Thank you for checking it out!
Excellent video Steve !!!
thank you! Glad to help!
All good T clock's to check.... Thanks for sharing brother👊🏼😎
Yes sir! Thank you for checking it out!
Great informative video sir! You gained a subscriber.
Thank you Andy..much appreciated sir.
great video as always steve! VERY informative. Wondering what ceiling shop lights your using, they are SIK!!
Hey thank you! Yes I had originally found them on alibaba....kind of a chineese ebay...the wait was months to get then but the price was excellent! I kind of put it off and then my wife surprised me with them for christmas and she got them from amazon. These are the ones she got. amzn.to/3MKDJFC There are other versions of it and even smaller or larger versions too. So kind of shop around.
Perfect! You are very much appreciated Sir. Many thanks.
thank you for checking it out!! Keeping them tight is key! Be safe!
Great advice thank you definitely learned something today
Youre very welcome!
Great video, Also check steering head bearings.
Yes...another good thing to check! Thank you for the recommendation.
I need that hat. Thank you for posting this!
Youre very welcome! Troll clothing trollcoclothing.com/collections/allheadwear/products/dhcm-meshback
Nice video thanks 🙏 there’s a couple things I forgot. Appreciate you.😎
Youre very welcome Brian! Glad to help!
You provide good info on bike upkeep👊🏾
Thank you!
Thanks for doing this one!
Thanks for making this informative and helpful video
Thank you for checking it out!
Thank you for a helpful and detailed video.
you're very welcome Braden..thanks for checking it out and glad to help!
Youre very welcome!
Nice video brother. Thanks for the info!
Thank you...glad to help!
TNX my season started
Youre very welcome!
TY Steve for the information
Very thorough video. I would just add that it's not a good practice to put your fingers on the braking surface of the rotors.
you are correct..use latex gloves in case you ever have grease or oil on your fingers it will subtly effect the braking performance. However your hands wont produce enough natural oils to effect the brakes on a bike...now if you're changing your CCM-R brakes on your Huracán STO right before track day, I would definitely not touch them lol
Great refresher video Steve thx!!!!
Thank you!! Glad the video helped!
Good video. Thanks for all the information. But 1 question. On the part about wear indicator. Was that a direction indicator that shows the tire to be mounted in the wrong direction?
no that is the dunlup logo...the direction indicator is on the sidewall and is a very clear arrow.
Thanks Steve always appreciate the videos
Youre very welcome!
U sound like the dude from the comedy sitcom "Home Improvement"..loved that show...could u plz do the sound he made at the end..uuuuuh...lol
Cool video BTW..
LOL thanks! Ill sneak it into one of the videos ahaha...thanks for checking it out!
Just like always, steve. Great video 👍👍
Keep your knees to the breeze.
thank you James! be safe!
Another Great Video!!
Thank you joe!
Great information Steve. Thanks.
Youre very welcome!
Excellent video; great information & content, and presented well! Thank you!
Tom M. '23 RG-ST & '23 Softail Standard.
Thank you Tom. Glad the video helped and thank you for the feedback..its much appreciated!
Thank you. This is awesome.
Youre very welcome!
Had a guy ride 60 miles to the dealership to sell his motorcycle and when he got there I took it for a test ride before I check the tire pressure which was a mistake. I always check the tire pressure first well needless to say it had 11 pounds of pressure in each tire. The motorcycle shook violently at 20 miles an hour so I don’t even know how he got to the dealership safely. Tire pressure is very important gentleman. And as mentioned in the video it’s right there on the frame not on the tire.
Yeah ...been there! worked on a few bikes and I always run them down the road before I call the customer...low tire pressure all the time...its like riding on mud sometimes and you know instantly
Very valuable information.
Glad to help!
Excellent video... thanks :-)
Thank you sir!
Thanks a lot Steve.
Youre very welcome!
Great video bud
Thank you sir! Just checked out your channel...I havent seen it before...great content..subd! Be safe!
@SIK Baggers awesome and thank-you sir
Great info Thanks
Great video
Youre very welcome!
Never done this, so needed this, thanks for saving my life. Cheers from communist Canada 🍁 🇨🇦
Glad to help! In all reality this could take as little as 15 minutes. Keeping your bike tight is key!
great video
Thank you Don!
I live in south Texas. What are these “seasons” you refer to? It’s January and today it will be 75.😂😂
Lucky bro!
Years ago I felt something hit me on my leg while riding. Couldn’t tell what it was until I got home and noticed one of the front brake caliper mounting bolts had come loose. No bueno.
Pull the R saddle bag off and check the bolts on the rear brake caliper. I lost one bolt and the other one was loose.
Yes so if viewers are reading this...its usually a 10mm 12 point socket ...great idea to check these!
Thank you sir
Youre very welcome!
What pressure do you recommend for the fat front tire on the pitbull front end?
I run 40/40 on the fat tire kits. front and rear.
@@sikbaggers Great…Thank you
So I have a 26 inch wheel do I still go by whats on the frame?
you can safely run 40 in your front wheel.
Thanks
Youre very welcome!
100% agree
Thank you for checking it out Jerry!
I can't find a free service manual online. Do you have a link?
whats your year and model?
@@sikbaggers 2022 street glide special
So unlike my 05 Deuce with drain screws in the forks and i can get to the top of the forks , my 2014 Streetglide is a PITA . You have to remove the Batwing AND take the forks out to drain the oil and re-fill because Mr Harley decided not to have drain holes in the forks . To take it to a Stealership its like $600 !!!!! or more to have the front fork oil done 🤬thats at the new rate of $150 an hour . I know no end that let it slide .
yeah very different from the touring models and your Duece....it sucks but its still very doable. I feel ya on the hourly rates that why we try to teach everyone at home to basics of working on their bikes. Thank you for checking out the video!
I don't know where you found service manuals for free even the downloads are still like 20. I have a Tri Glide my service manuals like $200
what year is your bike and ill look and see if I have it
What lift do you have there sir?
Its the Aplus lift found here on amazon amzn.to/3MmDi3v
Thank you sir.
Can’t find a service manual on line for free!! HELP !!
What year and model?
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thank you for checking it out Denis!
Primary chain
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thank you!
Hey that’s my bike on his lift
lots more videos coming on this one if you are looking for ideas...stay tuned!
Replace your front with a new rear. More rubber and life
mmm i have a road glide with a fat front tire, as it in its a rear flipped backwards...and no i didnt get more life out of it.
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thank you for the comment and checking out the videos! Much appreciated!
Hey Steve I have a whiskey Amber bike too if you really want to make that tank pop a little more change out The tank console to the glossy black it really makes the bike pop
Hey Jimmy I do have the glossy black bar and shield on the amber whiskey bike...love it!
@@sikbaggers yeah but you should try the tank console it really makes it pop