DIY Motorcycle Front Fork Oil
DIY Motorcycle Front Fork Oil
When you do your own Motorcycle Maintenance you know it’s been done right! P
lus, and it’s a big plus, in today’s inflationary environment, where motorcycle dealers are charging over $100 for an oil change, you can really save a lot of money by doing your own basic maintenance. Read more 
Ironhorse Chopper Motorcycle Ride
Ironhorse Chopper Motorcycle Ride
This is a look back on one of the nicest choppers that I’ve owned. I’m sure we all do it, that is, look back at some of our past rides.
I mean, I have a great-looking Big Dog K-9 now, but, I still love this American Ironhorse Texas Chopper. This was the first bike of the many that I’ve owned, that I had custom painted. I’m sure we’d all agree it would be nice if money was no object, the kind of be like Jay Leno, and we could have your own storage facility to keep all your best rides. Read more
Chopper Motorcycle Oil Change
Chopper Motorcycle Oil Change
Changing a motorcycle oil is perhaps one of the most important maintenance items that you can do. Plus, was many motorcycle dealers charging over $100 to do a complete oil change, learning to do it yourself is really a tremendous money saver. Every make and model of motorcycle, has different oil types and oil change intervals. In this video I’m working on my past American Ironhorse Texas Chopper. The basic oil change information shown in my video, with minor changes, is applicable for most motorcycles.
Before you start your oil change I’d recommend checking your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommendation on when to change the oil, the amount of oil to use and the recommended oil type and weight Read more
Happy AZ Chopper Rider Thanksgiving
Happy 2022 Chopper Rider Thanksgiving
I like to give thanks On this special day, for having had motorcycle riding in my life for now over 50 + years!
May this holiday be filled with all the many blessings you and your family deserve. Also, hopefully, the gift of joy and appreciation of motorcycle riding that surrounds you in great abundance! Read more
K&N motorcycle oil filters
DIY – K&N motorcycle oil filters
When it comes to motorcycle oil filters or for that matter motorcycle engine oil, primary oil, transmission oil, or fork oil, it seems every rider is going to have their own opinion.
So, what I’m expressing here in this video is just my humble opinion from riding choppers for over 40-something years. Read more
San Diego Chopper Repair
San Diego Chopper Repair
Let’s face it when you’re into Choppers it’s hard to find a good chopper motorcycle mechanic.
I’ve known Curtis for a number of years he originally worked on my American Ironhorse Texas Chopper. Curtis has been working on my 2017 big dog k9 for a number of years. Read more
DIY – Motorcycle Belt Tension
How to set your Motorcycle Belt Tension
A properly cared for drive belt can last a hundred thousand miles, and maintaining it just means checking its condition and tension about as often as you change the oil and filter.
A motorcycle drive belt that it too tight will whine and can cause transmission leaks or belt failure. A belt that it too loose or misaligned can jump cogs on the rear drive sprocket. Read more
American Ironhorse Slammer Model
American Ironhorse Slammer Model
Because of the downturn in the U.S. economy, American Ironhorse declared bankruptcy around mid 2008.
As far as production Custom Motorcycles go, here in United States, the two leaders were American IronHorse and Big Dog Motorcycles. Read more
Motorcycle Crash
New Motorcycle Crash – New Bike – First Ride
Used car salesman buys a bike for himself without knowing how to ride. Always wear a helmet.
Well, he now owns a bike he has to fix ,& a Jetta he has to fix, let’s hope he bought a helmet along with riding lessons.
Very lucky rider, if he would have hit a parked truck his head would have went into the side easily resulting in major trauma. Read more
Sugar Bear
Sugar Bear
Sugar bear is well known in the chopper Community for his custom, handmade springer front ends!
Sugar Bear Springers are made in the USA , and they have been since the first one left the shop in 1972.
Each front end is hand made, one at a time, by Sugar Bear himself using a mill, lathe and welder he’s had for decades.
