One of the worst things about my Road King was the way the bike sounded!. Everyone that jumps off a Dyna or a Softie knows the sound of the big Twins still rumbling through their ears!. The biggest mistake I made was to fit the 4" Screaming Eagle Mufflers, when I first picked up the bike I was pretty happy with sound of bike but, after riding my Fat Bob with Vance and Hines pipes and all the complaints I had from the neighbors I knew that it would be a matter of time before the novelty of a quite bike would wear off!. When you get a Harley Tourer, you ride long distances, you want comfort and also sometimes it's great to just cruise on a Hwy and listen to your favorite tunes, the problem with the Harley Tourers is, it's hard to get that right Harley sound without compromising the Harley Tourer comforts. I wasted my money buying my first set of mufflers, after spending countless hours on Harley Forums and You Tube researching the sound I was after for my Road King, I decided to fit Vance and Hines Monster Oval Slip - On Mufflers and I will be at a later date be changing my standard headers for Vance and Hines Dresser Duals. Thanks to the people that made and uploaded the videos to You Tube, you have save fellow Harley rider some time and money.
The First Clip: is a late model Road King Classic with just Vance and Hines Monster Oval Slip - On Mufflers fitted.
The Second Clip: This is very well made and re enforces the decision to fit the Monster Ovals, you get a great sound! and you can still hear your tunes!
The Third Clip: Just to finish off Vance and Hines Dresser Duals. Should sound even better with Monster Ovals fitted.
For more information on Vance and Hines Exhaust Systems Click Here
Friday, 29 April 2011
Trip Number 3 - Lake Eidon Victoria
Eildon is located a pleasant 2 hour ride and approximately 140km's north-east of Victoria's state capital, Melbourne. Crossing Australia's Great Dividing Range takes you into a different world away from, but not too far from the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounding towns Alexandra, Yea, Mansfield and Bonnie Doon. Click Here for more information.
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| Eildon Dam |
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| Eildon Dam |
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| Eildon Dam |
Trip Number 2 - Porepunkah Victoria
Porepunkah is the original gateway to Bright Victoria, just over three hours from Melbourne. Getting there is straight up the Hume Hwy through Wangaratta then turn off onto the Great Alpine Road, great road and beautiful scenery, a must for riders!. Porepunkah Hotel a great lunches and biker friendly!. Just in case you want some info on Porepunka Bright Victoria Click Here
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| Porepunkah Hotel |
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| Porepunkah Hotel |
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| Porepunkah Hotel |
Trip Number 1 - Jamieson Victoria
Jamieson nestled in a valley amidst the Australian Alps, where the Goulburn and Jamieson Rivers meet. Jamieson is also on the banks of Lake Eildon. Tourism is their main industry. Just in case you need some more info about Jamieson Click Here
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| Jamieson Hotel |
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| Jamieson Hotel |
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| Jamieson Hotel |
Thursday, 28 April 2011
2011 Road King
Harley Davidson Road King with standard options 103 cubic inch V Twin Engine, ABS brakes and Cruise Control. This is my first Harley Davidson Tourer, I purchased this bike late January 2011 from Phil's Garage in Lavington NSW. I had Phil add Screaming Eagle Slip - On Mufflers, Heavy Breather AC and a Screaming Eagle Race Tuner before I took delivery.
After doing some research on some Harley Davidson Forums, i knew that the next accessory would be a solo seat with a good adjustable back rest was needed. And the list goes on!.
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| Back Rest Not Shown |
My Bikes Since 1991
My first tourer was a Yamaha FJ 1200, brought new back in 1991, back in those days the FJ was one the best all round sports/tourer around, The biggest trips i did on that bike was Melbourne to the Gold Coast and Melbourne via The Great Ocean Road to Adelaide, this bike was my first taste of many years of weekend road trips. After 1997 the FJ started to pile up some massive miles so, i decided that it would best to retire the old girl and start to think of trying another brand of bike. That decision took me another 4 years to make up my mine and buy my first Triumph, a 2001 Trophy1200 and again in 6 years I piled up the touring miles. In 2008 I decided to buy my first cruiser, so I traded my Trophy in for a 2008 Triumph Speed Master. One year later I got the urge to get my first Harley Davidson, a Fat Bob. The Fat Bob was a great ride and with the heavy breather AC, Screaming Eagle Tuner and Vance and Hines pipes, the bike was a real head turner! but the touring bug has hit me again!!! and now my weekends will on my latest bike a 2011 Harley Davidson Road King.
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| 1991 Yamaha FJ 1200 |
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| 2001 Triumph Trophy 1200 |
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| 2008 Triumph Speed Master |
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| 2009 Harley Davidson Fat Bob |
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