Motorcycle Road Trip to Daytona Beach – Entry 2 of 3

Posted on March 30, 2011 by akuzov

Destination Daytona Beach

AAAAND WE’RE ROLLING…

1100 miles road trip on a motorcycle is a long way, regardless of whether you’re in a Cadillac or on a Tour Bike.  That means getting an early start, even if it’s cold enough to see your breath.  I had all my electrics plugged in, a bike with a full tank and plenty of strong coffee to get me down the road…so I was in the saddle and rolling by 6:15 AM.   It was still cold enough for my fingers to be completely numb for the first 45 minutes or so (even with my gloves and heated grips), but I made it to Marshall, TX for my first fuel stop by 9:29 (seemed like my fuel mileage was a little off – I was hoping for about 175 miles per tank of gas).  Louisiana was about 30 miles away from Marshall, but I needed to book it and make some time so I passed on the idea of taking a picture of the LA/TX border.

The next leg of the trip was so remote there wasn’t even cell phone coverage through some long stretches of Louisiana and Mississippi.  I-10 was a bit of a hassle with the road construction, so I made a mental note to take a different route to get back home again.  I did have a cop on an R1200RTP keeping me company for about ten miles…took a pic of the Deep South palm trees along the way.  By 5:18 PM, I was about 30 miles from Pensacola and starting to get a little tired.  I was in Florida, alright…but still had 475 miles left to cover.  I kept rolling, though…

By 6:36 it was getting pretty dark, so I stopped to top off the tank and got ready for some night riding.  The trip was taking longer (and was also colder) than I anticipated, but the good news is that the last leg saw the daytime traffic die down.  With 260 miles of open road left, I rolled into Daytona Beach by 3 AM.  1097 miles total, left at 630 AM (Central) and arrived at 3 AM (Eastern).  Not bad.

Check out my pictures from the trip on Facebook.

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Motorcycle Road Trip to Daytona Beach – Entry 1 of 3

Posted on March 30, 2011 by akuzov

ON A MOTORCYCLE HEADING OUT TO DAYTONA BEACH!

It’s 11 on Wednesday evening and I’m having a hard time getting to sleep.  I’m excited and too preoccupied thinking about my 1100 mile drive tomorrow.  I’m heading out to Daytona Beach and the American Motorcyclist Association charity breakfast where I’m going to meet Erik Buell, among other things.  If you’re not familiar with Buell, he’s the engineer and manufacturer who has been refining and fine-tuning Harley-Davidson products since the early 80s.  He’s the guy who developed the wraparound fairing, and the lightweight chassis with the rubber-mount Uniplanar system, among many other advances in sport bike and cruiser technology.   After years of close involvement with H-D, Buell formed his own motorcycle company in the 90s, with Harley-Davidson investing a 51% stake in the company from the onset.  Although factory production of Buells ceased in 2009, Buell still produces raceonly versions of the 1125R bike.  Needless to say, among all the things that the AMA charity breakfast has to offer, meeting and hanging out with Buell is truly a big deal!

I know that heading into the rising sun is the warmest way to go on a cool morning, so I planned on heading out at 530 AM so I could get on the road at dawn, with a fully fueled-up bike, an electrically-heated vest under my jacket, a Camel Back water cooler in my tank bag and heated grips on the bike itself.  From my Dallas starting point, the route would take me ten miles south to 380, 380 over to 69, 69 southeast to I-20 to Shreveport for the first leg of my trip.  No time for the casinos in Shreveport – I hooked onto I-49 to I-10 east towards New Orleans.  I bypassed New Orleans and stayed on I-10 across Mississippi and Alabama, all the way to Florida until I caught I-95 south to Jacksonville and Daytona Beach.   But first…I need a good night’s sleep for that much travel, and sleep seems to be elusive tonight!

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Get Away With SPEEDING

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

When you’re out on the roads with your bike, it’s easy to get in a groove and go over the posted speed limit. The next thing you know, you’re being pulled over for speeding, and after getting the ticket, you realize you need to get a wireless radar detector ASAP.

So now you’re on the hunt for the best cordless radar detector, and discover that there are several cordless/wireless detectors to choose from.  Legal Speeding always has the latest information on motorcycle accessories, such as the Passport 9500ix and the 8500X50 radar detectors. Both radar detectors received a “thumbs up” for performance by industry insiders.

A visual signal that displays when you are within range of radar detection would be helpful, right? The H.A.R.D. (Helmet Assisted Radar Detection) System is ideal because you get a flashing LED light when your radar detector goes off. This system has a clean and simple design, is a stand-alone system, and was designed specifically for motorcycle driving conditions. The cost of $99 for the complete system that includes the receiver and transmitter is a great deal, especially when compared to the cost of a ticket.

On our site you can also buy a Speed Demon Package for $413.oo. This includes the Escort 8500X50, the H.A.R.D. system and an Escort direct wire cord. This package gives you everything you need to ride as hard as you want. When you’re ready to speed legally, check us out.

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Have You Winterized Your Bike?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

At LEGAL SPEEDING we know how important it is to take proper care of your bike. So have you properly winterized your bike? It’s almost February, I hope you have, unless you live in a state where you can ride year-round.  If you have already put it up for the winter, was it properly done? There are several maintenance items that must be done properly before putting your bike away for the winter. Have to put your riding on hold for a little while? Even if it’s not cold, and you just need to store the bike, it is just as important to go through proper maintenance before storing .

It’s a good thing to have a cover for your bike before storing, especially if your bike will be placed anywhere outside. If stored inside, the cover will help keep dust and dirt off your bike. The next step in winterizing your bike is to warm it up and change the oil and filter. Products of combustion will produce acids in the oil and that can harm your engine’s inner metal surface. If there is one thing you do before storing your bike, change the oil and filter.

Next you will want to add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank. If your bike has carbs, drain them after adding the stabilizer and turning off the fuel petcock. The fuel stabilizer will help keep your fuel from going stale. When fuel goes stale the aromatics, lighter fuel additives, evaporate and leave a thick sour smelling liquid, this can potentially turn into a gum like substance that will plug up your bikes fuel system.

It’s also important to make sure your battery holds a charge. A trickle battery charger can be used to keep it fresh and make sure your bike is ready to go when you take it out of storage. While your bike is in storage you should make a point to start it up at least once every two weeks to let it warm up and run.

Make sure your tires are aired up to the correct pressure. Rubber tires can harden and crack if they freeze. If your bike is in a non-heated area, it’s a good idea to put cardboard or a wood board under the tires. If you have a center stand, a motorcycle storage lift, like the Park-n-Move can make storing your bike much easier and safer. It lifts the wheels up off the ground some and gives you the ability to safely move your bike around in your storage area. Watch this to see how it works.

Following these steps will help keep your bike safe and ready to ride once winter is over.

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LEGAL SPEEDING – Who We Are

Posted on January 13, 2011 by admin

At Legal Speeding it’s all about riding. We are riders first and foremost and inventors and distributors second. We fully back, believe in, and use every product that we carry. Some of our products were developed as solutions to problems that we faced while riding or storing our bikes.

Everyone who rides knows the problems faced with spirited riding. You get a new bike and want to see what it will do or you find those twisties that you just can’t resist and ride a little over the speed limit. We have had those same moments. We tried radar detectors but couldn’t hear or see when they went off. One of the products that came from this problem was our H.A.R.D. radar system, fully developed by Legal Speeding.

That’s the kind of business we do. Straight-up no nonsense products that work how they were designed to. All of our products are MADE IN THE UNITED STATES, by the same people that brought you the P51 Mustang and inter-continental nuclear dominance. We stand behind our offerings 100%. What we make and sell, we ride and use. If you are thinking about one of our products don’t hesitate to call, email, facebook or tweet us a question. We will get right back to you, unless we’re out riding.

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