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Motorcycle Hazard

Motorcycle Hazard

There are many dangers motorcycle riders face.  But are you aware of tar snakes?

In Arizona riders call it “jello”. This crap, on 100 degree days acts more like jello than any tar I know of. Though not as bad as painted surfaces in cold rain, the jello is a problem. It’s such a subpar product and application. I hate when they use it on roads. It’s definitely less grip when it’s really hot or even when it’s raining and they eventually peel or break up exposing the crack again. The worst is when you see it on a straight road and there are hundreds of those. (more…)

By biker1, ago

Harley-Davidson M8 Engine Problems

Harley-Davidson M8 Engine Problems

Harley M8 engine with blown head gasket.

Thanks for the informative video, all makes sense to me. Those that disagree with your cause and effect explanation are going to do so regardless of what you say and show, that’s just the shitty side of human nature. This issue is fairly prevalent talking to Harley people. I really believe your theory is plausible or even probable. (more…)

By biker1, ago

Chopper Motorcycle Comic-Con Ride

2019 Chopper Motorcycle Comic-Con Ride

I for the last couple of years San Diego and Orange County choppers have gotten together for a ride down to Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp District on the last day of the Comic Con convention.

California chopper motorcycle

California chopper motorcycles

This is one of the very few times where it is the destination and not the ride that we get together for. This is perhaps the best opportunity to meet and have costume comic characters pose next to our bikes. (more…)

By biker1, ago

360° Chopper Motorcycle ride

Big Dog k9 360° chopper ride – Insta360 One X

A short chopper ride from San Diego to El Cajon California. El Cajon is just east of San Diego California. My bike is a 2017 Big Dog k9 clone with a Insta360 One X camera mounted on a selfi-stick, attached with clamps to the base of the handlebars.

California chopper motorcycle ride

The other bikes were a Big Bear Athena chopper, and two custom builds. The ride was to the El Cajon Classic Cruise Bike Night. (more…)

By biker1, ago

La Mesa Classic Car Show

La Mesa Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

La Mesa California is just east of San Diego California. This is a totally free to attend and to show your vehicles. This show runs through August 29 on Thursday evenings.

Although the show is mainly autos and hot rods, motorcycles are also entered and usually on any show night you can see a dozen to a dozen and a half motorcycles there. There are two winners picked each night, and the night that I was there with my modified big dog K9 motorcycle I won one of those awards. (more…)

By biker1, ago