http://www.aimag.com/forums/ General discussions of American motorcycles en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:45:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aimag.com/forums/images/redbar/misc/rss.jpg http://www.aimag.com/forums/ http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7474-january-issue-chris-lane-sharing-article.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:14:10 GMT Chris Had a similar experience a few years ago when a young lady decided, after riding my back fender for a while, to pass me on an entry ramp to an... Chris
Had a similar experience a few years ago when a young lady decided, after riding my back fender for a while, to pass me on an entry ramp to an interstate. Needless to say; she didn't get that job done; but did get an earfull at the first traffic light.
I was also tempted to boot-tap her door; but didn't. ]]> General Motorcycle jmk713 http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7474-january-issue-chris-lane-sharing-article.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7464-crazy-question-here.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:01:00 GMT Forgive my ignorance, but when speaking in reference to the left and right side of the bike; is the right side as if you were sitting on it or... Forgive my ignorance, but when speaking in reference to the left and right side of the bike; is the right side as if you were sitting on it or looking at it from behind or is the right side as you are looking at the front of the bike? Thanks! ]]> General Motorcycle unfknblvbl http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7464-crazy-question-here.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7458-series-we-re-doing-road-king-upgrades-useful-you.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:39:38 GMT In the last several issues, we’ve been doing a series of upgrades on a Road King using all H-D P&A parts. Have these been helpful to you? If, so, in what way?

Note: Due to my magazine production and travel schedule I will not be giving responses to posts made here. However, I will be checking them as often as possible to get your feedback. Thank you for helping us make American Iron Magazine the best it can be. ]]> General Motorcycle Chris Maida http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7458-series-we-re-doing-road-king-upgrades-useful-you.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7457-h-d-new-model-coverage-good-bad.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:35:50 GMT In the November and December issues, we gave you all the specs for the new Harleys. Many pages were devoted to this coverage. Was these two features... In the November and December issues, we gave you all the specs for the new Harleys. Many pages were devoted to this coverage. Was these two features of use to you, or did we waste the space?

Note: Due to my magazine production and travel schedule I will not be giving responses to posts made here. However, I will be checking them as often as possible to get your feedback. Thank you for helping us make American Iron Magazine the best it can be. ]]> General Motorcycle Chris Maida http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7457-h-d-new-model-coverage-good-bad.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7444-strugis-bust.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:04:47 GMT :cool:I don't know about you guys but I am already getting excited about Sturgis 2010. I think this year I will stay in a actual campground. In years past, we have stayed in this nice lady's back yard. If I headed out there today I know the bike would do fine. It's only about 400 miles from Denver.

But I will spend the next 10 months tearing down the ol paint shaker and trying to restore it to at least original shape. It will be a good winter project.

I really like walking up and down Lazalle and Main Street and hanging out at the Broken Spoke. I always have a great time there. One chip in the camera holds 1K of photos. I better take two to be sure.... Have a good day brothers and sisters!

KempoMark ]]> General Motorcycle kempomark http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7444-strugis-bust.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7443-jagg-oil-cooler.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:12:46 GMT has anyone noticed that the hardware to tighten the jagg cooler to the down tube doesnt really tighten. i recieved about 4 different brakets to fix... has anyone noticed that the hardware to tighten the jagg cooler to the
down tube doesnt really tighten. i recieved about 4 different brakets to fix the
cooler to the down tube. The plastic fixture really doesn't tighten , it seems more like the nut and bold will tighten all the way through the mounting fixture and ruin it before it will become tight , and it doesnt look like it will become rigid tight . has anyone any idea's or past experience with this one. ]]> General Motorcycle harold http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7443-jagg-oil-cooler.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7442-anyone-have-no-mar-tire-changer.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:09:13 GMT I'm thinking about getting one of these as it's time for tires again and I dread taking my wheels off and to the shop and paying to have the internet bought tires mounted for an extra $70-$100.

I am considering the classic model. My rear tire is tubed, my front is not. Post your experiences with this so I can decide what to do. I was thinking about the harbor freight setup, but this seems like a much better piece, and it's made in the USA. Thanks. ]]> General Motorcycle anubisss http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7442-anyone-have-no-mar-tire-changer.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7439-cv-performance-parts.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:28:26 GMT Just wanted to let you know of my experience with CV Perfomance Parts. I ordered an EZ adjust idle mixture screw along with a carb rebuild kit... Just wanted to let you know of my experience with CV Perfomance Parts.

I ordered an EZ adjust idle mixture screw along with a carb rebuild kit for my bone stock CV carb. I ordered from them because their website was full of useful information and easy to navigate.

I received my mixture screw but the rebuild kit was missing from the shipment. I immediately contacted them via email regarding the missing rebuild kit. Within hours and in the dead of the evening I received a response from them. They immediately corrected the situation by not only sending the kit "priority" but also sent the packing kit to go with the needle as an apology. It was not necessary but they sent it anyway.

A day or so later the rebuild kit came priority along with the packing kit I should have ordered in the first place. I thought it was great how well they responded to my issue and how quickly they fixed it. The inclusion of the packing kit showed me how customer service oriented these people were. I am going to need some more goodies and I can assure you, I will be ordering all my carb parts from them.

Please check them out. No I don't work for them. No I didn't get paid for that. They earned what I said about them...

CV Performance Parts ]]> General Motorcycle kempomark http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7439-cv-performance-parts.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7436-american-iron-tuner.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:34:14 GMT This is for Buzz Kanter,is there another American Iron Tuner Magazine in the works for anytime soon? This is for Buzz Kanter,is there another American Iron Tuner Magazine in the works for anytime soon? ]]> General Motorcycle Trex http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7436-american-iron-tuner.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7417-nov-10-124th-anniversary-1st-motorcycle-ride.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:01:12 GMT This week has had a lot of meaningful days. Vet's day on the 11th, first and foremost. The 10th is special because, as another poster pointed out, it's the Marines' birthday. But did you know that the 10th is also the 124th anniversary of the first motorcycle's maiden voyage?

On November 10, 1885, Gottlieb Daimler went for a ride on the first motorcycle, the Einspur, which he is credited with inventing. He took the two-wheeled (ok, so it kinda had training wheels on it, too), one-half horsepowered monster for a quick roll.

Happy anniversary to the ride! What do you think we should plan for 2010 when it's the memorable 125th? ]]> General Motorcycle Laurluv http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7417-nov-10-124th-anniversary-1st-motorcycle-ride.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7410-anyone-have-hooker-rebel-longs.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:26:23 GMT Anyone have Hooker Rebel Longs? Do they have baffles in them? Yeah, I know Hooker does not make motorcycle exhaust anymore. Just trying to... Anyone have Hooker Rebel Longs? Do they have baffles in them? Yeah, I know Hooker does not make motorcycle exhaust anymore. Just trying to determine if I am going to need to get baffles as it says they are drag pipes. I would assume that means yes, I need to get baffles. ]]> General Motorcycle anubisss http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7410-anyone-have-hooker-rebel-longs.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7404-november-11th.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:30:58 GMT Please take the time to let Veterans Know how much you appreciate them.
Remember "Freedom Isn't Free". Many Americans have Fought and Died for our Freedoms.

YouTube - Veteran's Day Tribute 2009 ]]> General Motorcycle sgtcowboyusmc http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7404-november-11th.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7400-i-cant-find-thread-about-man-who.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:12:37 GMT ...was doing all kinds of custom work to his bike by himself. He was working on the gas tank,made his own saddle bags, fairing, seat and other cool... ...was doing all kinds of custom work to his bike by himself. He was working on the gas tank,made his own saddle bags, fairing, seat and other cool stuff. He had posted a lot of photos. I looked but can not find it. Can someone point me in the to the right thread? Thanks. ]]> General Motorcycle 1haugster1340 http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7400-i-cant-find-thread-about-man-who.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7396-abs-how-works.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:19:04 GMT In the December issue, the How It Works section was written by Tracy martin and it explained how ABS brakes work. Did you think about this feature?... In the December issue, the How It Works section was written by Tracy martin and it explained how ABS brakes work. Did you think about this feature? Was it too in depth, or not enough?ABS How It Works.

Note: Due to my magazine production and travel schedule I will not be giving responses to posts made here. However, I will be checking them as often as possible to get your feedback. Thank you for helping us make American Iron Magazine the best it can be. ]]> General Motorcycle Chris Maida http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7396-abs-how-works.html http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7395-k-n-air-cleaner-install.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:15:15 GMT In the December issue, we showed how to install a K&N air cleaner. Though we gave the price of the part, the top line was about how long it would take, not the cost. Do you prefer to see the cost per horsepower on these performance builds, or should we follow the same rule as a regular tech piece and give you the time frame?

Note: Due to my magazine production and travel schedule I will not be giving responses to posts made here. However, I will be checking them as often as possible to get your feedback. Thank you for helping us make American Iron Magazine the best it can be. ]]> General Motorcycle Chris Maida http://www.aimag.com/forums/general-motorcycle/7395-k-n-air-cleaner-install.html