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 (more…)
This was the last year for the production of this great motorcycle! Because of the downturn in the U.S. economy, American Ironhorse declared bankruptcy around mid 2008.
I believe the following year, Big Dog motorcycles also went bankrupt. With the crap economy not many could afford these $35-$40,000 garage big-boy toys! (more…)
K9 vs Texas Chopper Although this video is one of my older ones the facts and opinions remain the same. I’m sure something will disagree, but it’s my personal opinion that for mass-produced custom motorcycles these were two of the best ever made! Big Dog K9 vs Texas Chopper motorcycles. Read more
My favorite American IronHorse is the Texas Chopper. In second place is this Legend model. I have owned both, and just like the wider tire (280 up to 2008 when they went to 300) look!
I still remember when I rode my first Legend while still owning my Texas Chopper. I thought the handling on the Legend, (because of the 240 tire versus the Texas Choppers wider 280) handled more like a sportbike when compared to the Texas Chopper. (more…)