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The Motorcycle Battery Files

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Lowbrow Battery Line-Up and J&P about Testing By Bandit, the Lowbrow Team and Anthony Todd from J&P Cycles We found ourselves in the battery market again recently. We ran into a couple of issues. First, trying to fit a battery into an almost stock 1948 center oil tank. Lowbrow has an option, but it involved a very small anti-gravity lithium battery. Unfortunately, they were out of stock. Plus, they didn’t have a gel option. They did have a cool, stock, replica battery case. I did find a stock replacement battery but only in 6 Volt. I needed a 12-Volt unit for my 1948 UL. It had been modified for a 12-Volt system. Then the Lowbrow crew came up with this handy battery guide, so I thought I would share it with an article by Anthony Todd, of J&P Cycles, about testing charging systems. I went to J&P Cycles, but they don’t list battery dimensions on their website. I would think that would be a major drawback to sales, especially involving custom bikes. We all face custom oil bags with odd size battery holes. Or worse, we have limited space for a battery and need to adapt. We need to know the dimensions. Let’s roll through the Lowbrow report. The development of motorcycle batteries has really advanced in recent years. Back in-the-day a conventional motorcycle battery with an acid pack was the standard. You would open the top caps, pour in your acid pack, and throw it on a charger for 24 hours. This was the typical process for a lead acid classic motorcycle battery. There are a variety of types of motorcycle batteries for you to choose from these days. AGM maintenance free batteries, Gel AGM batteries, and Lithium motorcycle batteries are all on the market. Click Here to Read […]

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Harley-Davidson Museum is the place to celebrate 4/14

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Where else would you want to be on Milwaukee Day? MILWAUKEE, USA (April 6, 2022) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate Brew City and the people that make Milwaukee the best city in America. Make sure you find yourself at the crossroads of 6th & Canal for what’s sure to be an epic Milwaukee Day celebration in the Menomonee Valley on April 14 (aka 4/14). Be sure to visit H-DMuseum.com to get reduced rate H-D Museum tickets at $4.14 – only available online – to join the celebration! And then make a day of it with stops at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant and The Shop, both of which are proud to feature Milwaukee-made gear, food, drink and fun. And don’t worry; the H-D Museum™ campus will be open late so you can celebrate until 8 p.m. But that’s not the only party coming to campus in April. Extend your Earth Day celebration and feel good while doing good. Milwaukee Riverkeeper is proudly hosting its 27th Annual Spring River Cleanup on April 23 when nearly 4,000 volunteers join together to pick up trash, get outdoors and help to achieve swimmable, fishable rivers. As a thank you, Rock the Green brings it 11th Annual (FREE) Earth Day Celebration to the H-D Museum grounds. The zero-waste celebration features: A live concert on the famous pedal-powered stage with indie-folk band, Bendigo Fletcher, and Milwaukee’s very own V FUNK; tasty sustainable fare and local beer for purchase from MOTOR, and so much more. Speaking of MOTOR, the famous Sunday Bloody Mary Bar returns April 3. Finally, on Easter Sunday on April 17, enjoy tasty brunch items like Five-Spice Bacon and Smashed Avocado Toast, Pork Shoulder Breakfast Burrito Bowls, and Huevo Rancheros with Chorizo and Salsa Verde from 10 a.m. –

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CBD, 2,000 Mile Run to Daytona Bikeweek 2022 and Back

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Snow, Ice, Waffle House Run, and plenty more adventures by Prince Najar Twice a year I make a run to Daytona and Sturgis to co-produce the Flying Piston Benefit Builders Breakfast with Marilyn Stemp, Managing Editor of Iron Trader News. My first big decision concerning the trip was Sporty or DYNA? Packing for Daytona – After each run of over 700 miles, I made a list of needed shit and how my equipment performed. Click Here to Read this Photo Feature Adventure to Daytona Subscribe to the Cantina for 25 years of Riding Fast & Free

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Mike Egan Story 1943-2021

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Mr. Big Candy Finds Motorcycle Nirvana by Bandit I worked with Mike and his wife Patty for about 40 years covering his restorations, working with him on project bikes such as the Dicey Knucklehead which I still have. Hell, I made a deal to retrieve a Panhead from a brother partially because it held a Linkert Carb rebuilt by Mike Egan. I owned a 1931 VL for 25 or so years, which was owned by Lou Kimzey, the original Publisher and Editor of Easyriders Magazine. It was restored by Mike Egan, and I was offered the matching sidecar, which I mistakenly turned down. As Mike would say, “It’s worth Big Candy.” CLICK HERE To Read this Feature on a Legendary Personality in Motorcycle Industry. Join the Cantina – Click Here to Subscribe & Support Motorcycling Legacy of America

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MOTORCYCLES STOLEN OUTSIDE DONNIE SMITH SHOW

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ALERT, HELP IF YOU CAN A Rig was stolen outside the Donnie Smith Show containing four motorcycles: Below are the details and the Facebook Page for info and contact. If you can help, don’t hesitate to reach out to the shop: @Backbonebuiltbikes https://www.facebook.com/backbonebuilt/ I’m sure there would be an award for their safe return. If you have a problem don’t hesitate to call me.. – Bandit FROM Backbone Built Bikes: STOLEN Trailer with custom motorcycles inside Double Tree Hotel St. Paul, MN – Stolen between 12:30 am and 8:30 am March 28 2022 – Brand new 2022 black 24′ Lightning Trailer – 4 custom motorcycles – Contact St. Paul police department (651) 291-1111 and Joel at Backbone Built Bikes (920) 948-1125 with any information   (310) 528-9258

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Blue Collar Builder Giveaway

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13 of 150 Spots Left To Go. Will 13 Of You Throw In? @ Only $20 a spot Yup, 13 more to go then we select a winner! Nash Motorcycle Blue Collar Chopper Builders Special!! 1982’ HD XLH 1000 Ironhead Rigid Chopper Build Giveaway. Pretty Darn Good Odds! If you’re interested, please choose the “Friends & Family” option in payment. When we see your contact info in Venmo or PayPal, you’re in! Damon will DM you back to confirm. Imagine a chance at getting this platform of pure potential for $20! That’s cheaper than a night’s worth of beer for many of you. There’s little reason not to go for it! The specs: Complete engine- 1982’ HD XLH 1000 Paughco frame 19” high shoulder front rim, 16” stock rear Narrow 39mm Sporty front end with very clean shaved lowers New 12” chrome traditional Apes, Flanders style Stock 4’ HD risers chrome Mechanical rear brake, caliper style front brake Old King Sporty tank (will need paint work on it) thrown in NO TITLE, AND PICK UP LOCAL (will meet you) OR YOU PAY TO SHIP IF OUT OF STATE. (Bike is in Oceanside, CA) Contact Contact Damon George if you have any questions, want to pay with a Zelle QuickPay option, or just want to confirm your successful registration …DM @Rocco123 on Instagram …(or) Email damon@nashmotorcycle.com Road Map You will be given your unique spot #(’s) once you purchase Once all spots are filled, Damon will announce the giveaway day and time to watch live on Instagram. You will also be contacted before the giveaway goes live with the live event’s date and time to see if you have won! WEBSITE: https://nashmotorcycle.com/ See A Video Walkaround Of The Build Here Sign-up for Bikernet Free Weekly Newsletter to stay updated on Motorcycle

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