A quick, simple method to remove tar from a motorcycle One question often asked is how to remove tar from a motorcycle. This article will provide a quick, simple method on how to remove tar with everyday household products. Road tar (also referred to as asphalt or bitumen) is a gluing agent or binder used…
DetailsHow to replace a Harley-Davidson key FOB battery HD recommend that you replace the battery in your Harley-Davidson key FOB every 12 months. Step 1: Insert a five cent piece or similar blade into the thumbnail slot on the side of the FOB to separate the two halves. Step 2: Remove the battery and discard. Step…
DetailsWhat to pack for motorcycle touring? Is one of the most common questions we get asked. Firstly, there’s really no set fast rules when it comes to what to pack for motorcycle touring. Rather its more guidelines and as such no “right” way to do things, but more of a personal preference. Experience is the…
DetailsHow to circumnavigate Australia on a Harley-Davidson Two mates, two Harley-Davidson motorcycles with a spare two weeks … so they did One Hot Lap around the Australian continent. It was around the bar at the Forrest Beach Hotel, North Queensland, that Maarten “Zuey” Zuhorn first hinted he’d like to ride his Road King around Australia…
DetailsHow to set the clock on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is a simple task that you can perform at home by following the steps below. Turn the ignition switch to ACCor IGNITION. (See photo one). Press the function switch until the time (hour and minutes) appears in the display. Press and hold the function switch for five seconds…
DetailsHow to fix a flat motorcycle tyre with a tire plug kit when you get a flat tyre while touring. Repairing a punctured or flat motorcycle tyre out on the road with a tire plug is the easiest and fastest way to make the tire usable again. It takes only a few minutes to perform. A…
DetailsHow to change a visor on a Motorcycle Helmet is a simple task. In this short article and video clip we show you how to quickly change the visor or shield on a genuine Harley-Davidson motorcycle helmet. This is handy if you wish to switch from a your clear visor to the tinted option. The basic…
DetailsDetachable saddle bags are a terrific addition to any Harley-Davidson. They make the transition from cool daily cruiser to weekend touring motorcycle an easy task. In this video, below, we demonstrate how easy it is to fit detachable saddlebags and a backrest or sissy bar to a Softail Harley-Davidson. We also point out a few tips…
DetailsHow to disarm the Harley-Davidson security alarm when key FOB is flat, will save you a lot of grief when you’re out on tour. Imagine you’ve just walked out of your favourite pub after enjoying a great counter lunch washed down with a few beers. You go to start your trusty ride and the key…
DetailsHow to use a digital brake fluid tester to test the condition of the brake fluid in your motorcycle. Over time, brake fluids will take on water, break down, and compromise the safety of the brake system. The use of a digital brake fluid tester is ideal for testing the moisture content in any brake fluid…
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