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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Annual MOR and RavenStone

Just back from the Annual MOR (Men Only Ride) or OMR (Old Men Ride) November 13 & 14 to St, Charles, IL. It was decided a few years back that rather than miss a televised Packer Game, the MOR would take place during Green Bay's bye-week. This was an easy decision back when bye-week's usually took place earlier than mid November!

MOR was scheduled and promoted via Face Book. Once again though there would only be one other brave soul to ride in unpredictable fall weather, I'll call him "C". Oh, others "said" they might join in on the fun, but when it came time to putting on rain gear, long johns and gauntlet gloves no one other than "C" and me braved the elements.

MOR was created as a "one last ride" before putting the bikes away from the long Wisconsin winter. Since I don't hunt, this was my outlet away from home. Each year stops at Woodstock Harley-Davidson and then Zylstra Harley-Davidson were planned. For the past two years I have received a $10 birthday coupon from Zylstra. Last year a ride was scheduled to simply buy a new HD hat, if I had to explain, you wouldn't understand! Besides I saved $10 on the hat with the coupon! This year I needed a battery trickle charger.

In reviewing upcoming events at the two dealerships,I saw that Woodstock's HOG Chapter was hosting a food drive and serving a complete Thanksgiving Dinner and Zylstra was honoring our Veterans and the USO with a ride later meeting at Alley 64 downtown st. Charles. For work I needed to stop at Hemingway's Port of Call in Lake Geneva regarding a GYR container. After meeting Steve the owner and discussing business, placement and use of the GYR container, "C" and I were back on the bikes headed south to Woodstock and a turkey dinner. We rode in the pouring rain from Lake Geneva all the way to Woodstock, but the temperatures were holding steady at 50 degrees.

The parking of Woodstock Harley-Davidson lot was full of cars, not motorcycles! There was one other fool that rode his motorcycle (lol)! It was difficult finding an open parking spot. Once inside and ridding ourselves of wet rain gear, the next step was hot coffee. Next we found the turkey dinner! The
HOG Chapter served ham, turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, many different fall casseroles, stuffing, rolls and desserts like you can only dream of! There was even an apple pie from the Elegant Farmer "baked in the bag"! After an hour or so we rolled ourselves to the parking lot and were off riding towards St. Charles and Zylstra Harley-Davidson, remember I had a $10 coupon to spend!

Zylstra was not nearly as crowded as Woodstock, but then again we were late getting there and the USO Ride had already left. We were later told that around 20 bikers participated in the ride. Zylstra served virgin bloody mary's prior to the ride leaving, along with sweet rolls and huge muffins. After selecting my battery tender, "C" and I were on our way to the Country Inn & Suites in St. Charles.

We met a couple in the hot tub from the Chicago area who were in town simply to visit Geneva Wine Seller on Sunday. They were in their late 20's and very easy going. Another couple we met he is a Lieutenant for Bloomington Police Department. We started talking motorcycles and found out he and his wife own a brand new Ural Russian motorcycle with side car with the optional dual drive wheels (both the rear motorcycle tire and side car tire power the bike).

After breakfast on Sunday we left West on E Main Street to Highway 31 along the western shore of the Fox River. We continued north through an old city of yesteryear named, Algonquin. Old homes and even a trolley historic area! A large deer was seen about 50 yds in front of us run across the road. Thank God we were paying attention and speed was well under the posted limits. Sunday's weather was 10+ degrees co
lder than Saturday and very windy. Temperatures started at 39 degrees and never reached more than 43!

As we neared Harvard, IL I remembered that "C" had found a castle during either the 1st of 2nd MOR. We entered Harvard on HWY 14 and had to turn around to get onto HWY 23 south of town. It isn't merry old England or France, but Harvard has a RavenStone Castle. This was a photo op that couldn't be missed. After a few pictures we continued north towards Wisconsin.

Another MOR is history and it just might be time to winterize the Wing for the season! Between the Harley-Davidson Road Glide and buying the Goldwing GL1800 in Orlando it was a 12,000 mile riding season! This was the most miles ridden in a year! A wonderful riding season! Thanks to everyone for making it enjoyable. Please keep Randy & Lynette Dunn and Bill Murphy in your prayers as they recover from motorcycle crashes.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Lucky U Cycles Wildwood Florida

It all started many years ago when I purchase my first "touring" motorcycle a 1984 Honda Interstate from my brother-in-law. Since the kids were tiny, after less than a year I decided it was just too expensive for it to sit in the garage while babysitting. Years later and after owning a few Mustang GT Convertibles the search was on for another motorcycle. The year was 2003 and Harley-Davidson was ready to celebrate their 100th Anniversary. We have owned four touring HD Models, a 2000 Electra Glide Standard, 2000 Ultra Classic, 2008 Ultra Classic and a 2008 Road Glide "Ultra".

For the past few years I have said, in my opinion the Gold Wing is one of the best touring motorcycles. Who can argue with the 1800cc, six-cylinder engine, making close to 120 horse power, shaft driven, liquid cooled, linked braking, adjustable windscreen, 6.6 gallon gas tank that sits low creating a low center of gravity that equals more stability. Add to these features; ABS brakes, comfort package (heated grips, seat and passenger seat), navigation system, premium audio and you have yourself a top notch touring machine! Not to forget reverse gear! I then thought to myself, "if I feel this way, then why am I not riding one?" Now I was determined to find a 2008 with low miles and all the features noted above.

Ebay has never let me down, so the search started. After looking at many different Wings, I zeroed in on a 2008 Titanium Model having Premium Audio, Comfort Package, Navigation System, ABS Brakes, 7665 miles, luggage rack and extra chrome. Asking price was $17,800. I contacted the owner and a deal was born. I forgot to mention, the bike was located in Florida!

I spoke to Jeremy on the telephone who asked to put me on hold. I later was told he had been talking to an interested party in Montana for the SAME bike! After talking to him, he later talked to me and we agreed upon a deal. Jeremy is the owner of Luck U Cycles a small dealership in Wildwood, Florida (Northwest of Orlando, south of Ocala off of I-75). Jeremy said he would arrange a taxi to pick me up at the airport and then he would get me at my hotel to take me to his shop (In the photo is Shane, Wayne and Owner Jeremy Coon). This is the second time I've been in Florida picking up a motorcycle. The first was in 2003 during Daytona Bike Week when I bought the 2000 Ultra Classic.

I arrived at my hotel in Wildwood (Sleep Inn) at 1:30 AM Thursday morning. Jeremy picked me up that morning at 9:30. At Jeremy's dealership I met his two mechanics, Wayne and Shane. Lucky U Cycles is located in a new strip mall, that rents three side-by-side-by-side store fronts. Jeremy has three lifts in the rear garage area. Lucky U Cycles specializes in buying used motorcycles and selling them for a fair price, in fact their labor per hour rate is...........$50!! Jeremy told me that he barely completed high school, worked at a local Harley-Davidson Dealership from 16-23 years of age and then due to differences in opinion, left to open his own store. By-the-way, Jeremy was 23 when he opened Lucky U Cycles! While I was waiting for my touring machine, many customers stopped in to chat and buy parts. His customers ranged in age and from what I saw many were seniors! You see The Villages, a senior community is very close to Lucky U. Just watching Jeremy work and interact with his customers I felt very much at ease. I was in awe that someone Jeremy's age has a mature business sense, treats his customers with respect, charges a fair and honest price and still has room to make a living; I had to remind myself that he is only 27! Jeremy later ordered pizza for the staff and when it was delivered invited me to have some with them. I felt at home and enjoyed sitting down with Wayne, Shane and Jeremy as we talked.

If you are ever looking for a motorcycle don't forget to call Jeremy at Lucky U Cycles. He will do whatever it takes to locate one for you! My Gold Wing he actually purchased at a car dealership as the previous owner traded it in on a car. The ride home to Watertown.....was wonderful, 1367 miles, no problems, but a wrong turn! Weather when I left Wildwood was 88 degrees and partly cloudy (Thursday afternoon). I didn't see a cloud from that point on all the way home. Stopped in Tennessee at Beans Winery for a few bottles to take home for Cathy (Sweetiest Day). Thought about visiting Jack Daniels Distillery but it was half hour out of my way. Saw many more Wineries along the route home, but can't stop at all of them.

I was impressed at the ride quality of the Wing, it is scary fast! It's nice having the power and not having to spend extra $$ to get it. From stock the Wing has over 50% MORE hp than our Harley ever did. The Wing from the factory is a 110 cubic inch motor and that is what the Screamin' Eagle CVO from Harley-Davidson is! Gotta say the Wing is truly a Touring Machine! Thanks again to Jeremy for treating me right, you have a wonderful shop, great guys working for you and the right attitude to go very far! Keep up the good work!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Party Like A Rock Star 8th Annual Mystery Ride

What was 8 months in the making all came together Saturday morning as 27 couples made their way to our house in Watertown for the Annual Tourin' Hawgs Mystery Ride. Twenty-seven couples, but 31 motorcycles! It is always great to see women involved in the sport of riding and this year four joined in! Rita, Belinda, Jessica and Melissa all rode their own motorcycles. Remember I mentioned the theme was "Party Like A Rock Star?" Headbands werepassed out to everyone the coincided with the theme.

This year because of the large group it was decided by our Road Captains (Bill & Rita) and Road Guards (Marc & Chris, Dan & Beth) that we would have two separate groups. After a quick meeting of biker etiquette and a prayer we were on our way. The skies looked rather nasty most of the day and the weather forecast called for thunderstorms with some being rather strong! Each mile into the ride was another mile without rain! The word "Rock" played throughout the weekend as we rode to Rockton for a rest stop then onto Rockford (lunch at Kegel Harley-Davidson). After lunch we rode along the FLOODED Rock River later passing Castle Rock State Park on our way Rock Falls.

We stopped at a Liquor Store as is customary prior to checking into the Hotel for the night. Since ALL costs were prepaid (meals and lodging) when we got to Country Inn & Suites in Rock Falls within 15 minutes all 27 couples were headed for their rooms! After setting up the after dinner entertainment (powerpoint collaboration of the previous years Mystery Rides to Rock Music and Karaoke) Cathy and I joined the other couples for drinks and socializing in the pool and hot tub.

We later met across the parking lot at Candlelight Restaurant where we had a choice of Chicken George (yummy), steak and fish. Dinner included a salad with hot garlic bread-stick, potato, coffee, soda and finally cheese cake. The meal was fantastic, but the service was poor since we had been seated for 70 minutes without our orders even being taken.Afterwards the 7-year collaboration of past Mystery Ride photos were shown with many laughs and remembrances. As for the Karaoke, I guess our guests were not intoxicated enough to allow their inhibitions to lessen and sing to the crowd! Those that did, we thank you!
By the way, not once did we get a drop of rain on the windshields of our bikes Saturday! Sunday morning greeted us with clear sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 70's. Rock Falls was host to the last huge gathering of DC-3 (The Last One) planes since World War II. In fact we heard all weekend that John Travolta (who possibly owns a DC-3) was not only in Rock Falls but stayed at the Country Inn & Suites! We didn't bump into him, but Cathy will be writing a letter from the Tourin' Hawgs to the Leader of the Wild Hogs to see who the real "posers" are!

Many of us rode over to the small airport and were greeted by over 30 DC-3 planes! It was truly amazing! Three of the DC-3's later took to the air and flew in formation around Rock Falls. Our timing could not have been better!

We had to say good-bye to Rock Falls, the DC-3's and wherever John may have been hiding to make our way to the final stop of our Music Tour, where else.....Woodstock (Illinois that is). St John's Lutheran Church agreed back in February to host a fundraiser lunch for us. f you have never eaten at a Lutheran Church before, take it from us the ladies can whip up some outstanding desserts, salads and the men grilled some of the best tasting brats and burgers! Thanks again to St. John's for opening their doors and hearts to a bunch of bikers! I had previously asked Pastor Larson to leave a donation basket out (even though we paid $8 per person for lunch). As we left the church it appeared as though there was over $200 in the basket! Thanks to the Tourin' Hawgs for opening their hearts to our "out-of-town" guest church.

Group #2 after lunch and some of Group #1 went to Woodstock Harley-Davidson while the remaining riders in Group #1 headed back to Watertown. In all, about 340 miles were traveled. Of the 27 couples, 8 were new to the Touring Hawgs lifestyle. If seemed as though everyone had a great time and are already looking towards next year's ride! Please keep in touch! Thanks again for all the patience with wrong turns and abiding by a set schedule.

More photos will be posted in the coming days. Again any word that is highlighted,click on it as it will take you to a link on the Internet. To the "newbies", Pat & Kim, Todd & Connie, Jeff & Melissa, Joe & Bonnie, Dan & Theresa, Brian & Barb, Mike & Lisa, Russ & Jessica hope you enjoyed yourselves and will become members of the Tourin' Hawgs!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Life is graded on a Curve!

Life is graded on a curve! In 1997 2,116 motorcyclists’ lost their lives operating their bikes; figures more than doubled in 2008 to 5, 337! Part of the increase is due to the age of the rider and engine displacement. This combination of older riders on higher-powered motorcycles is partially responsible for a steady increase in motorcycle deaths from the late 1990s until 2004. Half of motorcycle fatalities in single vehicle crashes relate to problems negotiating a curve prior to a crash—almost 60 percent of motorcyclist fatalities in single vehicle crashes occur at night (List of motorcycle deaths in U.S. by year). The age of those owning motorcycles over 40 years of age has also increased from 15.1% in 1980 to 43.7% in 1998. With age comes slower reflex times, unsteadiness and loss of dexterity. The average age of a Harley-Davidson owner has risen from 38 to 46 in the past decade!

Having said this, in order to lower the risk of crashes, motorcyclists must attend some form of safety education, mainly hands-on training. Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has two basic classes; the Basic Rider Course (BRC) and the Experienced Rider Course (ERC). Both classes teach students what they need to know to maintain a strategy to minimize risks. Risks associated with age, riding ability, other traffic, road conditions, weather, passenger, luggage, fatigue and drugs; with each of these comes an increased level of risk. Risks are compared to a step-ladder, each step is equal to a risk factor. As with a ladder, the base is wide and stable, the higher you climb, the more risks are being added, with that a higher degree of a crash developing. Riders need to constantly be aware of their surroundings. By keeping their head up and eyes aggressively searching ahead, they can maintain a 12 second anticipated path of travel. By searching well ahead of ones motorcycle and playing the “what-if” game, you stand a much higher degree of reacting to a situation before it becomes a risk and potential for a crash. Many riders know that intersections pose the most dangers for them and other traffic. Vehicles turning left in front of them because these drivers are not looking for motorcycles only cars. The next area where many crashes and/or fatalities occur is in the curves, hence the title of this article. Life is graded on a curve, actually life and death happens in the curve! By properly setting yourself up prior to the curve, you can be safer, see further into the curve and maintain traction control through the curve. How you do this, will result in a Life, yours!

MSF teaches Slow, Look, Press and Roll as the 4 steps to any curve. One must SLOW prior to the curve. This slowing must be enough to allow for a slight roll-on or increased speed in the turn, this is known as Entry Speed to a Turn. Whatever that speed is, it allows for a slight increase in speed while in the turn and helps increase your needed traction control through the turn. LOOK, by looking all the way through the turn, or as deep into a turn as one can, will allow for a smooth path of travel, not like “connecting the dots”! To help oneself Look into the turn, you must start every turn on the far outside portion of your lane. You need to take turns in an “outside-inside-outside” path of travel. By doing this, you will open the radius of the turn, helping to look further into the turn and allow yourself to increase speed, offering that important traction control. PRESS in the direction you want the motorcycle to lean and go. A slight PRESS on the left hand grip will lean the motorcycle to the left and the motorcycle will go to the left and vise-versa. The final step is the important ROLL step. This is the part where you roll-on the throttle or slightly increase speed to help maintain or increase traction control. Four things you NEVER want to do while in a curve is brake, roll-off the throttle, down shift or pull in the clutch. Any one of these four will result in loss of traction control and may result in a crash. Riders who crash during a curve normally enter the curve too fast, thus feel the need to slowdown. By remembering the 4-Step Process of Slow, Look, Press and Roll, you can maintain safety and minimize risks. Life on a motorcycle is judged on a curve. Attend a Motorcycle education safety class to help with judging curves and your right to life! Practice ride within your ability. Maintain your motorcycle. Wear all the gear all the time. Ride free of alcohol and other drugs. Wisconsin Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club has introduced 5=Zero Campaign. By practicing the 5 elements noted above we can get closer to the goal of zero motorcycle deaths in Wisconsin.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Project Green-Yellow-Red

Project Green-Yellow-Red is a campaign to reduce (eliminate) alcohol related crashes by motorcyclists. In the 1st year alone, Project G-Y-R led to a 35% reduction in alcohol related crashes in counties where it has been implemented, compared to a 2% reduction in other counties here in Wisconsin.

Green Choose to ride sober. The safest choice is to never ride after drinking even one drink of alcohol.

Yellow When a rider chooses to consume alcoholic beverages and ride, the program provides options to encourage moderating the amount of alcohol consumed over a period of time. The goal is to reduce the chance that the rider reaches a level of impairment that will likely result in an alcohol related crash. Options include using server intervention to reduce total alcoholic drink consumption through special promotions, and extending the amount of time between alcohol drinks for drinking riders.

Red When a rider reaches a level of impairment at which they should not be riding and need an option to safely store their motorcycle and get home. Options include suggesting the rider use the motorcycle storage container or other secure storage option provided by the tavern. Securing the motorcycle at the tavern allows the rider to leave their motorcycle behind and get a safe ride home; promote the use of Safe Ride among drinking riders along with using the container; facilitate transport of the motorcycle and the impaired rider back to their home.

For additional information regarding this campaign or to become a contributor to Project G-Y-R contact; Michael Aguilar at Innocorp, Ltd. P.O. Box 930064 Verona, WI 53593 608-848-5557 (Direct Office).

If you have an establishment which serves alcohol and the biking community, contact Michael Aguilar to find out how you too can participate in Project G-Y-R! The biking community will be glad you did!


Safer Motorcycling through Education

By now most riders have been hitting the asphalt jungle in search of that perfect curve to lean into. Other are in some process of getting the motorcycle out of winter storage. No matter where you find yourself, being ready to ride means more than just dressing in layers and wearing a helmet.

Wisconsin's Blue Knights Chapter XVIII along with Innocorp, LTD have teamed up to create a unique motorcycle safety initiative called 5=Zero. Through a grant from the Department of Transportation this initiative for motorcycle safety is geared towards zero deaths to motorcyclists.

This program is based on maintaining all 5 safety points; Ride Unimpaired, Wear All the Gear All the Time, Get Trained and Licensed, Inspect Your Motorcycle and Ride within Your Limits (Use safe riding practices).

May is motorcycle awareness month. Please be alert and share the road with us! Those that ride, be smart, practice your skills by signing up for a motorcycle education safety class. These classes will help you avoid becoming a statistic! Studies have shown most motorcycle fatalities are those that never attended an education class and who rode while under the influence.

The risks are high, the risks are real. The ability to choose is up to you! Don't compound the risk of riding by adding speed, fatigue, alcohol, other drugs or inexperience. Think of these risks as a ladder, the higher to climb (the more risks you take), the greater the chance of falling (crashing). Be a survivor, your loved ones will be glad you are!

With your help we can all meet the objective of 5=Zero in Wisconsin!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

International Motorcycle Show-Chicago

Saturday, February 20th four of us traveled to Chicago to what used to be called the Rosemont Convention Center, now the Donald E Stephens Convention Center for the Annual International Motorcycle Show. From Watertown to the Convention Center, 123 miles! This was my first year attending this event. Parking was extremely easy as we parked just to the north of the Convention Center and north of STH 190. The distance between the parking area and convention center was within walking distance! Parking, get this $5 for up to 14 hours! This also included a FREE shuttle bus to and from the convention center! We were dropped off at the front door of the center. Terry had stopped at Renegade Classics in Milwaukee prior to us going to pickup $3 off per ticket coupons. Our admission price was $12, plus the $5 and 2 tolls of $1 and $1.50. Overall fairly cheap for what was like a Rally without the Bikes being there.

Though we only spent three hours at the show I saw a few things that I have to share with you all. First off, I will no longer tell Cathy I will never be seen on a trike! What I saw first hand did not disappoint me at all, the BRP Can-AM RT Touring Trike. I can't begin to cover all the "goodies" this trike has but if you are looking for value for your dollar....then look no further, or course the proof will be in test driving one!

Another item that interested me was being sold by Yukon Leather. It is called the Zip Front Police Style leather vest. Though the retail price was $199.95, the show price was $99.95. Problem was that after I made a deal with the vendor, they didn't have my size! Once back home I e-mailed the company and they were very good with a quick answer. Though they didn't want to meet the $90 price and free shipping, after two e-mails to them they honored the vendor price and agreed to the $90 and FREE shipping. Tomorrow I will order this vest! Thanks again to Yukon Leather for honoring your Vendor's price!

Terry had told me that National Cycle would be available at the Show to ask questions of their VStream Windscreen that is made for Harley-Davidson Touring Models, specifically the Road Glide. After almost giving up on finding the booth as we were about ready to leave, "bingo" we found it! I wish I would have gotten the salesman's name becasue he provided lots of information and invited me to their warehouse in Maywood, IL to try a VStream before buying it! This is what I have been looking for! They will install a used Windscreen on our '08 Road Glide and if I like it, then they will install a new one as I wait! Prices are fairly reasonable, under $175. They come in three different sizes, 18", 15.25", 9.25" (Dark or Light Tint 9.25" only).

AMSOIL INC. of Superior, WI has announced the addition of 75W-110 Severe Gear Synthetic Gear Lube to its strong line of AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic Gear Lubes. AMSOIL Severe Gear Synthetic Gear Lubes feature an exclusive blend of high viscosity, shear stable synthetic base oils and an extra treatment of high-performance additives. They are engineered to protect gears better than conventional gear oils, resisting acid, carbon and varnish formation and oxidative breakdown. At the Show we were told that this Synthetic Gear Oil is just what the Doctor ordered for those 6-speed Harley-Davidson transmissions prior to the new design of the '09s. Switching to Amsoil 75W-110 will quite that 5th gear chatter right down and needs to be changed every 20,000 miles. We own one of those noisy '08s, so I will be changing over to this gear oil.

Last but not least, I met a young man who's name is Greg Zaffke II. Greg lost his mother about a year ago to a motorist that was not paying attention to the road and multitasking by, painting her nails! This motorists failed to stop at an intersection and stuck Anita Zaffke, who was on her motorcycle, wearing a helmet and proper riding gear. The impact caused Anita to be thrown some 200' from her motorcycle. Anita was only 56 years old! Greg has established a cause titled, Black Nail Brigade as a non-profit organization providing information and resources for crash victims and their families. This organization is DEMANDING increased motorist awareness and accountability. May 1, 2010 Black Nail Brigade is holding an Epic Memorial Ride & Rally. Visit their website and join in the cause! If you can't join the ride consider a donation. Greg, your mother would be very proud of you in getting the word out and helping to pass new laws making it a crime to multitask when driving! Thanks for all your hard work!

As you can see this was an eventful day out with some riding buddies. Thanks to Marc, Chuck and Terry for introducing me to the International Motorcycle Show! Next year I will definitely be in attendance once again!

Friday, January 22, 2010

Road Glide Almost Complete!

Our 2008 Harley-Davidson Road Glide is almost complete! Last season we added the complete Ultra Classic intercom system including rear speakers and king-tour pack lights. The tour-pack was rigid mounted so as to eliminate the rattle that the quick release mounts are known for.
This winter after receiving from Eastern Performance Cycle a complete Rinehart true dual exhaust system, Capital City Harley-Davidson went to work with the installation and Screamin' Eagle Stage I Kit, including the Screamin' Eagle Stage I Air Cleaner and Screamin' Eagle Pro Super Tuner.
After seeing the installation and knowing the right side of the Road Glide would run cooler because of the header pipe running the length of the motorcycle and in the area of the floorboard, I wondered if I could do something better to the left side. Initially I thought of having the left header pipe from the rear cylinder wrapped in ceramic tape, but was told there would not be enough room for the chrome heat shield to be reinstalled. I was forced to do more research to cool this pipe.
After talking to a friend (thanks Chad!) who was having his header pipe on his Buell ceramic coated, I thought why not the Road Glide. Chad had found a shop in Milton, WI called Spectrum Coatings that specializes in ceramic coating. I contacted the President, Greg for an estimate. Greg told me $125 total, both pipes! By having these pipes ceramic coated, they would not only run cooler, but more efficiently too! Air would travel faster through the pipes! To me this was a no brainer! Cooler pipes equals more comfort to me and Cathy from an air cooled engine.

I hate to say, but all said and done my bill will just touch the $1900 plateau. I have been able to hear the exhaust after it was installed and WOW, what a difference from the stock mufflers and then the Screamin' Eagle Touring mufflers. So if you know of anyone looking for a set of stock mufflers or the touring on
es, have them call us!
Next time you hear a loud Road Glide, it just might be us! Be safe!