@Meg's Motorcycle Journey I think someone was pranking you with that extremely long extension on the ratchet!!! Here’s a word about tools, the closer you are to what you are working on, the more torque you’ll be able to place on your fasteners! You only needed to use the ratchet and a torqx wrench socket on that sissy bar install!
@@AzzKicker-bz1cb ever heard of a torque multiplier? Do you even know what torque is? Longer lever arm helps apply more torque. How does being closer help apply more torque?
You did a great job!!! I dont worry about people that don't know how to do something, i only worry about those you are not willing to learn !! And don't fret, I'm almost 50 i don't know how to be a lawyer or run a successful business.... we all learn by doing !!
Good job Megan! Everybody has to start somewhere, we all learned at the beginning.. & good for you for even being interested enough in trying things for yourself first. Don’t let anybody discourage you or tell you otherwise! Good job! 👍🏻Can’t wait to see what comes next! -ian
The low rider S is the best of the softails . It has dual disc front brakes which really makes a difference. The sissy bar is great for adding a back pack however they do make a riders back support that really takes all the stress out of your arms and hands. Great to see you are starting to wrench your own bike.
Good for you Meg! Nobody is born knowing how to wrench on anything. You live and you learn. Years ago you couldn't own a bike without knowing how to wrench. It was a necessity! Ride safe!!
Nice job on the sissy bar. Don't worry you'll get better with practice. I find having a sissy bar is a must I need something to strap my backpack to when I go riding I tend to carry extra gear just in case I need it one trick I've learned for cold weather riding is to put on your rain gear because it's windproof and it helps hold the heat in stay safe have fun see you in the next video
Meg, you are awesome and gorgeous. There's nothing better than a bike owner doing their own maintenance and nothing wrong with looking hot while doing it.
I am not a mechanic, but I grew up around heavy equipment that my dad owned. We rebuilt gas motors, diesel motors, final drives, and just about everything else that could break on trucks and heavy equipment. I said that to say this. If you have friends or relatives that work on cars, trucks, or bikes tell them to let you know when they have something to repair or when they add accessories. Watching people work on things and asking questions makes repairs and mechanic work less complicated. I don't enjoy playing mechanic, but there are very few things I can't fix. Also, see if you can't find someone to show you how to fix a flat on a motorcycle. You may not ever do it yourself, but it is a good thing to know. I know coming from someone you don't know this may not mean a lot, but I am proud of you for wanting to do your own work.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney You are welcome. If anyone ever tries to make you feel bad for not knowing something it is probably because someone did that to them. I forgot to say this in my original comment I think, my dad always said there is no stupid question only stupid excuses. That was normally after I didn't understand something he did and I had messed up and gave him a stupid excuse. He was kind of hard on us boys, but he did teach us a lot. CZcams does have a lot of good info for mechanical stuff. Also continue to ask those of us that follow you.
you can pay someone to mod your seat pushing it forward 1 to 2 inches, cheaper than getting a riser :) you can get thicker foam to give you more support from behind your butt pushing you 1 to 2 inches forward towards the handle bars.
I've been riding and wrenching on my Harleys for 35 years and really respect that more women are not only riding their own bikes but working on them also. It was a rare thing to see in the '80s - '90s but happily a lot more common now. The sissy bar looks great on your bike. With a set of pull backs and maybe different bars you could strap a sleeping bag to it and have a comfortable back support on long trips. The newer models ride a lot smoother than the old bikes but I've always found it's a good idea to put a drop of Loctite thread fastener on nuts and bolts that could vibrate loose. Ride safe. ✌🇨🇦
We are proud of you girl :) don't be shy about learning how to use a wrench :) we all have to start some where. Once you learn how to change your own oil :) you will save a lot of money.
Very good, here is a suggestion when working on your machine. Keep a magnetic bowl to hold your needed items it can be places on your seat while your working and helps when in the middle of the job. Looking forward to seeing you updated next parts.
Great job Meg. My wife (who’s also a new rider) and I first saw you on Ride Like A Pro and how well you did on the bigger bikes. It really encouraged her cause she’s on the small side too. The heat vest is nice add too for those chilly Florida days. She added the super low seat and crash bars to her Dyna and it helped. Keep up the great content! Ride safe!
I trust your more knowledgeable friends advised you that in the future, when installing a part with multiple fasteners, you get all fasteners loosely installed, then tighten until all just start to feel resistance, then final tighten. Some installs have specific patterns to tighten with torque specs, but your SB would be fine with the general rule.
Love the desire to ride. No issues with the trailer either. Arthritis in my hands make 500 mile rides very challenging. I would never get to see this amazing countryside on two wheels without the trailer. Tools like anything else.....don't be shy just get informed and jump in.
The sissy bar looks cool. It feels good when you do your work on your bike. That vest looks like it would be a great item to have when riding in cooler weather. Nice gear review on that. Don’t be too hard on yourself about learning how to use tools to install things on your bike. There’s nothing wrong with learning as you go. A lot of guys learn like that too. So you’re not alone in that regard. And it looks like you did just fine. You got most of it done on your own, needed a little guidance but you ultimately did it by yourself. So, good on you! And as always, great scenic riding footage. Keep em coming! 🙂
Good for you being comfortable enough to show us your limited mechanical skills and being honest about accepting that and learning! None of us were born with these skills and we learn when we do things! A good rule of thumb is to start all the bolts with your hands and get them in there but keep them loose so you can slightly move the item around as you need to find the other bolt holes and get them started without stripping them. Also take a little time learning how to use the ratcheting feature of the wrench and it becomes much easier and faster. The great thing is more practice with additional items on your bike will make you better in no time! Keep up the riding and wrenching!
Sissy bar looks great, nice job!! It will get easier just keep trying. You should get some pull back risers Thrashin Supply has some really nice ones and you need to get a Saddlemen or Corbin seat, you can order it with red stitching so it matches your bike I think Corbin can even make one with a red rose stitched into the seat cover.
Nice job Meg, it always feels good to work on your bike no matter how small the job is, the next couple mods you're planning will make you much more comfortable, sissy bar looks great
That bike looks amazing and the color is really rich even in cloudy skies. Keep up on learning to wrench on your own ride. The satisfaction that knowing you fix and upgrade your own ride is therapy.
Meg, thanks for the good-humored and well done video. Best looking motorcycle mechanic seen so far. The sissy-bar does look good. Keep up the great content. Much love from Tennessee
What sissy bar....lol....you did great Meg....remember....its usually best to leave all the fasteners somewhat loose until you have all the fasteners started...that helps starting them all without crossthreading them....and I always kinda move it around a bit to make sure whatever Im working on is "seated" in the proper position....I love that your humble enough to ask for advice....that just helps you learn that much faster....nothing wrong with learning and asking....you shouldnt apologize or feel bad at all...youre obviously a smart gal....and very fun to watch....😝 👍 👀 🏍
Great to see people on the beginning of the journey . 50 years later I’m getting to the end of my biking journey (age catches up with us all). Down to using a Vulcan 900 and PCX scooter. This brings back many happy memories thanks . Happy riding Meg
that bike look so sexy with the sissy bar, i have been trying to find one for my Breakout for the past 3 years, sadly no one is willing to ship it to Australia.
I ride through the winter. Highly recommend a batwing fairing. They make it so much more tolerable. The one I got from Memphis shades comes with a quick release system. Pops right off when I don't want it there. Have fun. Stay safe =D
A few notes if not said yet. When adding anything to a Harley ( designed to have a heavy vibration) you should always blue lock tight. When starting any screw, start with your hand then tighten down with the tool of choice. This will save you from one cross threading the bolt/ screw and second you could slip and scratch that fantastic paint job. All in all I’m subscribing to your Chanel as I love the scenery and your calm demeanor.
6:06 i wanted to trade my Breakout in for this bike, but i spent so much money fixing the engine at least 3 times costing me over $30,000 in repair bills i was not able to part with my baby.
I ride all winter too. I have found that in the winter it helps a great deal to put a windshield and lowers on the bike. It's way, way warmer when you block all that cold air. When spring arrives you can just take the windshield off and either use nothing or put some small shield or cowl back on. The bike might not look quite as cool but it still looks good. Think about it.
Just a tip, when working around painted surfaces, lay a towel over the painted surface to prevent any chance of dinging the paint..👍🏻👍🏻. Cool to see you attempting something new on your own. Keep rippin and doin your thing girl! 🤟🏻😎🤟🏻
@@megsmotorcyclejourney I’ve been a mechanic for over 15 yrs so it makes me proud to see others trying to learn to work on their own stuff. Don’t be too hard on yourself, and be patient and you can do most anything you want. The more familiar you become with your bike, the better you will take care of it. 👍🏻👍🏻
Looks good and congrats for completing the job. A few remarks if I may: 1. Always cover the painted parts next time when you work on your bike. A quick dang happens and then the paint job is ruined. 2. Get some Loctide for the screws. I bet if you look at the old ones, they have like a haze at the tip. That's Locite to keep the screw in place from the motorcycle vibrating which rattles the screws lose eventually. Ride safe.
Your back plate slipped and needed pushed back up? Looked fine from here. ;) Seriously though, bar risers can be game changers. I moved my bars up and back just 3/4" and it completely changed my comfort and cornering (u-turns). My arms were not extended as much all the time and it allowed my shoulders to relax. Now longer rides don't wear on me like they used to.
@@timkilbourn5685 I don’t wonder, I’m a business woman and use all the “tools” in my tool bag to help finance my bike, bike mods, and trips on bike. I doubt many of the men saying nasty things on this page would pass up that opportunity if they had that option. So judge away but I’m living my best life and getting paid to do something I love. Anyone that finds fault in that isn’t thinking clearly.
We ALL...yes guys as well have had to learn and start somewhere with tools. Keep doing... keep asking about them....keep. learning about them...and youll be fine gaining more confidence with each time... good job... !!!
Sissy bar looks great and you did a fine job in installing it. As for the trailer I say go for it, having a trailer has increased my joy of motorcycling. Increased the range and opportunities of cycling. And as another possibility if you are heading to Florida Amtrak has the auto train that goes from VA to near Orlando. I have used it a few time visiting some friends in the north. Sleeping most of the way there getting off and riding away on my bike is pretty cool
I did new bars on my bike and it changes the handling a 100%. Get something with pullback like Trashin Supply's risers. They come from 6.5" to 9.5" and look awesome. Ride safe, great video!
Well done Meg. Looks great. Have a lot of faith in you seeing how you’ve progressed. Bike looks awesome certainly makes the bike with the sissy bar. Ride safe.
Meg, Thanks for sharing your video. A couple observations from a very seasoned Harley rider and mechanic. 1. When you bolt something on your bike, take into consideration the length of the bolt and the added thickness of the accessory you are adding. You may need a longer bolt to achieve the same grip strength through the added accessory and the original part. 2. ALWAYS use Loctite 242 (medium strength) on any blind (Those that do not have a lock nut or nut with lock washer) bolts or screws you are installing/reinstalling on your bike. Too much vibration and it will loosen and fall out. Especially on your new sissy bar!!! AAAA for effort, but get some slightly longer screws for it, along with Locktite, and re-torque them down. You can get Loctite at most auto supply businesses and many Harley dealers carry it too. Stay safe out there!!
You definitely need risers. 4 inch pull backs or even a bar change to something like a 10" grande prime ape set to go well with the new sissy bar. Looking good.
Can’t wait for the oil change. 👍 There are many good videos on oil changes I suggest you study up a little bit. I’ve been riding & wrenching for almost 50 years and still watch videos when attempting something I haven’t done before. Good luck 🍀
Young lady nice bike. Beautiful color and sissy bar really adds a nice touch. Bike fits you perfectly. Be safe, I about get run down every time I ride usually by a cell phone.
Hi Meg, you say you are looking to change to louder! pipes, i would offer a word of caution, firstly, the black pipes look absolutely gorgeous, and match the beautiful crimson paint work. I'm referring way back to the 60's, and my BSA B31, had a nice quiet purring exhaust note, and i made a rather extreme change, to a Matchless megaphone exhaust, it was fun for a while, not for the neighbours though!, but it stopped me using the power to full, it was a relief to put the original silencer back on and enjoy the acceleration again. You did an exemplary job of fitting your Sissy Bar with the ratchet tools, as they can be awkward to handle, ideal for loosening or tightening, but a straight screwdriver gives you more control. I look forward to more of these type videos, It's only practice will make perfect.
We are our own worst critics. You do what you do and be proud of it! Great video and thanks for sharing your experiences! Oh, and BTW, the sissy bar adds some nice attitude to your (already) bad-ass bike!!!!
Carroll Country is beautiful. I'm down in Montgomery and I love going to Carroll for a sanity break and lack of traffic. Per your mechanical skills - we all started somewhere. You learned one lesson quickly in that you don't tighten down any screws until you have them all started. This simplifies alignment and prevents stripping threads. Good luck in your future rides and stay safe.
If you can laugh at yourself, life is good. You did fine - everyone started somewhere. *Might want blue loc-tite, but that's a personal choice. You might find it easier to start bolts just using fingers. Look into the battery powered gloves to solve the wiring problems/just as easy as your vest. That heated custom seat will come in handy in about a month. Again, you did great and the bike looks sweet.
I love seeing you start of with something simple and basic like this! We all started somewhere, you just got the guts to put it on CZcams! Great channel, keep up the great work!
Hey Meg, in the future, consider using painters tape on your paint so if you slip it wont scratch your paint job. Looked like you were not near a garage so may have been difficult to access supplies. Also hand tighten all of your screws or bolts prior to tightening up. It will help with balance of the part and also potential for mis-alignment. Talk care!
I just found your channel. It is nice to see more weman riding and for working on your bike. You may not have a lot of experience with tools but at least you are trying. The Sissy bar looks great on your bike.
Meg, I am a fellow lawyer and rider so I feel your journey. I would recommend a Kendon folding trailer for your bike. I just picked one up for my two bikes. The Kendon trailer is lightweight so almost any vehicle will tow it. You can get a trailer for one bike or two bikes. Plus the trailer fold up for easy storage.
I agree with Eric, I have a Kendon trailer for taking my bike to the track. I think it's the gold standard, so they're not cheap. The larger one can support up to 2000 lbs.
Meg, the Kendon trainer runs about $2700-÷3800 new, but can be picked up used for $2000-$2500. In addition to you sissy bar, you want to consider: 1) fender rack to protect pretty paint job; 2) heated grips (beats wired heated gloves); 3) slip on mufflers (i.e. Cobra mufflers); 4) air intake. All of these mods you can install yourself.
You did great. No one was injured and it stayed attached to the bike. I know how to wrench but have no idea how to file a legal brief....I'm the last person to give you a hard time about your mechanical skills. Thanks for sharing and ride safe
Great to see such a petite lady handling a big twin so well. Just a tip, you might want to consider getting handlebar risers with more pull-back to help you straighten up your back while you ride. Far more comfortable on longer rides. Thanks for the great vids, keep it up!
Nice 👍You should consider some pullback risers for your bars - they'll give you a lot more comfort. And a laydown license plate frame will improve the look of your rear fender. Thanks for the great show!
@@megsmotorcyclejourney something like these: www.getlowered.com/biltwell-murdock-pullback-risers-6-black/ I've customized many HDs and when I see you leaned far fwd like that MY back hurts! 🤣
You'll find that a product called "Loc-tite" is required when wrenching on your harley. Kudos ma'am, not many would even try. Sissy bar looks great, keep learning! All of us who ride have been exactly where you are, even tho the asthetics far exceed what we big fat hairy guys can muster. New sub, keep riding!
I’m 5’1” - pullback risers were a MUST! 100% do it! Great job on the install!
Now that you mentioned it I was looking at your comment and then her intro was going in her arms do seem kind of locked out... Good observation
Thank you! I’ll keep everyone updated on that mod. 🙂
I just came on to comment she should watch your video on your (moto blonde) riser! Lol!
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I think someone was pranking you with that extremely long extension on the ratchet!!!
Here’s a word about tools, the closer you are to what you are working on, the more torque you’ll be able to place on your fasteners!
You only needed to use the ratchet and a torqx wrench socket on that sissy bar install!
@@AzzKicker-bz1cb ever heard of a torque multiplier? Do you even know what torque is? Longer lever arm helps apply more torque. How does being closer help apply more torque?
You did a great job!!! I dont worry about people that don't know how to do something, i only worry about those you are not willing to learn !! And don't fret, I'm almost 50 i don't know how to be a lawyer or run a successful business.... we all learn by doing !!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate you following along.
Good job Megan! Everybody has to start somewhere, we all learned at the beginning.. & good for you for even being interested enough in trying things for yourself first.
Don’t let anybody discourage you or tell you otherwise!
Good job! 👍🏻Can’t wait to see what comes next!
-ian
Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement! 😊
Great job Meg! You did good on installing your sissy bar. 👍😁😉
The low rider S is the best of the softails . It has dual disc front brakes which really makes a difference. The sissy bar is great for adding a back pack however they do make a riders back support that really takes all the stress out of your arms and hands. Great to see you are starting to wrench your own bike.
Thank you! I love this bike. Appreciate you watching.
Good for you Meg! Nobody is born knowing how to wrench on anything. You live and you learn. Years ago you couldn't own a bike without knowing how to wrench. It was a necessity! Ride safe!!
You ride safe as well. Thank you for the words of encouragement!
Great to watch you increasing your knowledge and skills. Thanks for posting.
Appreciate you following along on my journey.
Sissy bar looks GOOD ! Installation was entertaining .... but hey ... we all gotta start somewhere. THANKS for sharing !
Thank you! I'm happy to make fun of myself as well. lol
The bike looks good. I still invest in the front engine crash bar/ highway peg. Then you have a place to rest your feet.
I do actually think I want to do that eventually. I'll add it to my list of mods. :)
Nice job on the sissy bar. Don't worry you'll get better with practice. I find having a sissy bar is a must I need something to strap my backpack to when I go riding I tend to carry extra gear just in case I need it one trick I've learned for cold weather riding is to put on your rain gear because it's windproof and it helps hold the heat in stay safe have fun see you in the next video
Appreciate the suggestion! Sounds like a great idea.
I don't think the cameraman gets enough kudos! Good job, sir. P.S The sissy bar looks nice.
Haha. I’ll let him know.
What was she doing? Distracted.
Meg, you are awesome and gorgeous. There's nothing better than a bike owner doing their own maintenance and nothing wrong with looking hot while doing it.
Aww thanks!
The appearance of the bike is so pretty and cool. The speeding video is really cool. Thank you. From South Korean CZcamsr Woongkham.💓💓💓👍👍👍
Thank you!
I am not a mechanic, but I grew up around heavy equipment that my dad owned. We rebuilt gas motors, diesel motors, final drives, and just about everything else that could break on trucks and heavy equipment. I said that to say this. If you have friends or relatives that work on cars, trucks, or bikes tell them to let you know when they have something to repair or when they add accessories. Watching people work on things and asking questions makes repairs and mechanic work less complicated. I don't enjoy playing mechanic, but there are very few things I can't fix. Also, see if you can't find someone to show you how to fix a flat on a motorcycle. You may not ever do it yourself, but it is a good thing to know. I know coming from someone you don't know this may not mean a lot, but I am proud of you for wanting to do your own work.
Aww I appreciate that! Thank you for making me feel like it’s ok that I don’t know everything.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney You are welcome. If anyone ever tries to make you feel bad for not knowing something it is probably because someone did that to them. I forgot to say this in my original comment I think, my dad always said there is no stupid question only stupid excuses. That was normally after I didn't understand something he did and I had messed up and gave him a stupid excuse. He was kind of hard on us boys, but he did teach us a lot. CZcams does have a lot of good info for mechanical stuff. Also continue to ask those of us that follow you.
@@myjudge45410 will do! Thank you.
you can pay someone to mod your seat pushing it forward 1 to 2 inches, cheaper than getting a riser :) you can get thicker foam to give you more support from behind your butt pushing you 1 to 2 inches forward towards the handle bars.
I think that angle would hurt my knees. I like being a bit further back. But it is a good idea!
I've been riding and wrenching on my Harleys for 35 years and really respect that more women are not only riding their own bikes but working on them also. It was a rare thing to see in the '80s - '90s but happily a lot more common now. The sissy bar looks great on your bike. With a set of pull backs and maybe different bars you could strap a sleeping bag to it and have a comfortable back support on long trips. The newer models ride a lot smoother than the old bikes but I've always found it's a good idea to put a drop of Loctite thread fastener on nuts and bolts that could vibrate loose. Ride safe. ✌🇨🇦
Thanks for your feedback! You ride safe as well.
We are proud of you girl :) don't be shy about learning how to use a wrench :) we all have to start some where. Once you learn how to change your own oil :) you will save a lot of money.
It’s coming. Hahaha
@@megsmotorcyclejourney if you change your own oil regularly your bike will last a life time.
Very good, here is a suggestion when working on your machine. Keep a magnetic bowl to hold your needed items it can be places on your seat while your working and helps when in the middle of the job. Looking forward to seeing you updated next parts.
Thank you! That’s an awesome idea. Appreciate you following along.
Welcome to the CZcams motovlogging world! Great job, look forward to your adventures!
Thank you! Appreciate you following along.
Great job Meg.
My wife (who’s also a new rider) and I first saw you on Ride Like A Pro and how well you did on the bigger bikes. It really encouraged her cause she’s on the small side too. The heat vest is nice add too for those chilly Florida days.
She added the super low seat and crash bars to her Dyna and it helped. Keep up the great content!
Ride safe!
Aww I’m so glad. We appreciate your support. So glad you enjoy the channel and congratulations to your wife! You go girl.
I trust your more knowledgeable friends advised you that in the future, when installing a part with multiple fasteners, you get all fasteners loosely installed, then tighten until all just start to feel resistance, then final tighten. Some installs have specific patterns to tighten with torque specs, but your SB would be fine with the general rule.
Yes, Actually, I cut that part out of them telling me just that. LOL. It was a longer and much more painful video to watch. Thanks for the suggestion.
Love the desire to ride. No issues with the trailer either. Arthritis in my hands make 500 mile rides very challenging. I would never get to see this amazing countryside on two wheels without the trailer. Tools like anything else.....don't be shy just get informed and jump in.
Thank you for the kind words and for following my journey!
Mom, lawyer, business owner, model and bike rider. You, ma’am, are the perfect woman. Your husband is a lucky man.
Awww thank you!
Don't worry about your lack of knowledge about hand tools. You are learning and look beautiful while you work. Keep up the good work.
Aww thank you!! Appreciate that.
We can tell from that sweater that it is cold out. 😁
And to think that's pokin' thru 2 shirts and a braw😍
The sissy bar looks cool. It feels good when you do your work on your bike. That vest looks like it would be a great item to have when riding in cooler weather. Nice gear review on that.
Don’t be too hard on yourself about learning how to use tools to install things on your bike. There’s nothing wrong with learning as you go. A lot of guys learn like that too. So you’re not alone in that regard. And it looks like you did just fine. You got most of it done on your own, needed a little guidance but you ultimately did it by yourself. So, good on you! And as always, great scenic riding footage. Keep em coming! 🙂
Thank you for the support and the kind words. I appreciate you watching.
Hi, Meg, found you on Jerry's channel and am going to enjoy watching your development! Ride safe and keep the rubber down!!
Thank you! Appreciate you following along.
She's developed really beautiful.
That is were I found out about Meg.
@@myjudge45410 I’m so glad you guys found me! 😊 Jerry is great!
You rock girl. Hope to run into you someday here in Maryland
Good for you being comfortable enough to show us your limited mechanical skills and being honest about accepting that and learning! None of us were born with these skills and we learn when we do things! A good rule of thumb is to start all the bolts with your hands and get them in there but keep them loose so you can slightly move the item around as you need to find the other bolt holes and get them started without stripping them. Also take a little time learning how to use the ratcheting feature of the wrench and it becomes much easier and faster. The great thing is more practice with additional items on your bike will make you better in no time! Keep up the riding and wrenching!
Thank you! I can be a bad ass in a court room and running a company but tools are unknown territory. Thanks for the words of encouragement. 😊
7:11 "it came in a box"! Damn!
Sissy bar looks great, nice job!! It will get easier just keep trying. You should get some pull back risers Thrashin Supply has some really nice ones and you need to get a Saddlemen or Corbin seat, you can order it with red stitching so it matches your bike I think Corbin can even make one with a red rose stitched into the seat cover.
I was looking at a corbin seat. I should ask about the rose.
Meg, with you in the scenery everywhere looks good! You did a fine job installing the sissy bar which looks great by the way.
Aww thank you! I’m really happy with how it turned out!
Nice job Meg, it always feels good to work on your bike no matter how small the job is, the next couple mods you're planning will make you much more comfortable, sissy bar looks great
Thank you for the kind words of encouragement! I appreciate you following along.
Looks great! Louder pipes are a must, can't wait to see what you do next.
Yes! It’s on the list. 🙂
Please explain why louder pipes are a must. And I am a are rider
@@theone2be33 just my opinion, don't need to explain.
Louder pipes helps others know your there in addition to having that great Harley sound.
That bike looks amazing and the color is really rich even in cloudy skies. Keep up on learning to wrench on your own ride. The satisfaction that knowing you fix and upgrade your own ride is therapy.
Agreed! Thanks for the support and for following along.
This woman is the complete package. Any man lucky enough to be with her, had better recognize that, and treat her well.
Aww thank you for the kind words! I appreciate you following along.
Meg, thanks for the good-humored and well done video. Best looking motorcycle mechanic seen so far. The sissy-bar does look good. Keep up the great content. Much love from Tennessee
Aww thank you so much for following along and for the kind words.
I dont have a harley, or a sissy bar, yet I still felt compelled to watch this whole video
Lol. Thanks for watching!
What sissy bar....lol....you did great Meg....remember....its usually best to leave all the fasteners somewhat loose until you have all the fasteners started...that helps starting them all without crossthreading them....and I always kinda move it around a bit to make sure whatever Im working on is "seated" in the proper position....I love that your humble enough to ask for advice....that just helps you learn that much faster....nothing wrong with learning and asking....you shouldnt apologize or feel bad at all...youre obviously a smart gal....and very fun to watch....😝 👍 👀 🏍
Aww thank you and I appreciate the suggestions! I can use all the help I can get.
Man or women, we all had to start somewhere . I like what I see so far.
Thank you! Appreciate the encouragement. 🙂
@@megsmotorcyclejourney 9 DC xc
You're a humble woman , I must say Meg. I can tell by the easy way you come across.That's a good thing 😁
@@ronmoore3987 thank you! I certainly hope so. I have lots to learn.
Great to see people on the beginning of the journey .
50 years later I’m getting to the end of my biking journey (age catches up with us all). Down to using a Vulcan 900 and PCX scooter.
This brings back many happy memories thanks .
Happy riding Meg
that bike look so sexy with the sissy bar, i have been trying to find one for my Breakout for the past 3 years, sadly no one is willing to ship it to Australia.
Ugh. Really? That sucks
Well hell let me know what you want and I'll send it to you? Why won't they ship to Australia??
@@cliffordbrown1639 i have a 2016 breakout the last twin cam version do you have one that will fit my bike?
@@HarleyBreakoutGuy I don't but if you get me all the info I can see if I can locate one for you??
Maybe you can make a friend here in the United States and have them ship you one for your ride.
I ride through the winter. Highly recommend a batwing fairing. They make it so much more tolerable. The one I got from Memphis shades comes with a quick release system. Pops right off when I don't want it there. Have fun. Stay safe =D
Sounds interesting! I’ll look into it. Thank you for the suggestion. 😊
Good job nothing to be scared of you can’t hurt them..however I would use blue loctite
Thank you for the suggestion!
A few notes if not said yet. When adding anything to a Harley ( designed to have a heavy vibration) you should always blue lock tight. When starting any screw, start with your hand then tighten down with the tool of choice. This will save you from one cross threading the bolt/ screw and second you could slip and scratch that fantastic paint job. All in all I’m subscribing to your Chanel as I love the scenery and your calm demeanor.
Thank you! Appreciate the tips and you following along. :)
Great job, I would have started a 4 screws before I tightened anything
Thank you! I may do just that. 😊
Congrats on the bike, journey, and success in life! You’re crushing it!
Thank you! Appreciate it
LOCTITE!!! You have a harley, need to get very familiar with loctite.
How many should you buy lol
@@agentone8511 Just go for stock on the market.
Thank you for the feedback!
@@DarCHellmut the red ones are $11 in oreillys, I couldn't imagine buying like 5 of them
#truestory
Very cool! Sissy bar looks amazing. Well done with the install.
Thank you! I’ m so happy with how it turned out. 😊
I can see it's a bit chilly in your nrck of the woods, girlie!
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The sissy bar looks great! Never be afraid to try new things. Well done.
Thank you! I try to learn something new everyday.
6:06 i wanted to trade my Breakout in for this bike, but i spent so much money fixing the engine at least 3 times costing me over $30,000 in repair bills i was not able to part with my baby.
I love the breakout! A friend rides it and it’s a beautiful bike.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney it handles like crap and if you fast on it you will end up hurt because the bike cant turn at high speed.
@@HarleyBreakoutGuy that makes absolutely no sense whatsoever
I ride all winter too. I have found that in the winter it helps a great deal to put a windshield and lowers on the bike. It's way, way warmer when you block all that cold air. When spring arrives you can just take the windshield off and either use nothing or put some small shield or cowl back on. The bike might not look quite as cool but it still looks good. Think about it.
Thanks! That’s a great suggestion. 🙂 Ride safe.
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Just a tip, when working around painted surfaces, lay a towel over the painted surface to prevent any chance of dinging the paint..👍🏻👍🏻. Cool to see you attempting something new on your own. Keep rippin and doin your thing girl! 🤟🏻😎🤟🏻
Thank you for the suggestion and for watching without being too harsh on me. Lol. 😊
@@megsmotorcyclejourney I’ve been a mechanic for over 15 yrs so it makes me proud to see others trying to learn to work on their own stuff. Don’t be too hard on yourself, and be patient and you can do most anything you want. The more familiar you become with your bike, the better you will take care of it. 👍🏻👍🏻
Always use Loctite , when working on a motorcycle, unless you want it to fall apart!!
Yes, my buddies helped with that.
Blue not red, unless you want it to be a big PITA later. Great call out Kurt!
Looks good and congrats for completing the job. A few remarks if I may: 1. Always cover the painted parts next time when you work on your bike. A quick dang happens and then the paint job is ruined. 2. Get some Loctide for the screws. I bet if you look at the old ones, they have like a haze at the tip. That's Locite to keep the screw in place from the motorcycle vibrating which rattles the screws lose eventually. Ride safe.
The only soft tail I see in this video.. is Meg! great job! the bike looks great.
Thank you! It turned even better than I expected.
Your back plate slipped and needed pushed back up? Looked fine from here. ;)
Seriously though, bar risers can be game changers. I moved my bars up and back just 3/4" and it completely changed my comfort and cornering (u-turns). My arms were not extended as much all the time and it allowed my shoulders to relax. Now longer rides don't wear on me like they used to.
That is awesome. I'm really excited to see how it changes my posture.
Funny, I wear tight sweater and leather pants on a cold day when I work on my bike too. Doesn't everyone.
And she wonders why she got so many “followers” so fast. 🤔 not that it is a bad thing. She is definitely not hard to watch work.👍
@@timkilbourn5685 I don’t wonder, I’m a business woman and use all the “tools” in my tool bag to help finance my bike, bike mods, and trips on bike. I doubt many of the men saying nasty things on this page would pass up that opportunity if they had that option. So judge away but I’m living my best life and getting paid to do something I love. Anyone that finds fault in that isn’t thinking clearly.
See my comment below. Enjoy your day and ride safe.
I guess the Internet is about views and likes not respect. Play the game you're in I say. ROCK ON.
@@elvislives-gl4rv I think I can be respected for my capable mind and many accomplishments- that doesn’t mean I can’t be sexy and attractive, too.
Great Job !! Intelligent, confident, successful and a knockout !!! Keep the rubber side down !!! Stay Strong and Be Safe !!!
I really appreciate the kind words. Thank you for watching!
Girl you're like perpetually perky!! #highbeamson! LOL!! And I am in no way complaining!
Lol 🤷🏼♀️
We ALL...yes guys as well have had to learn and start somewhere with tools. Keep doing... keep asking about them....keep. learning about them...and youll be fine gaining more confidence with each time... good job... !!!
Thank your camera person for the good ass shots. 😍😍😍
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I second that...
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One FINE MOTHER...
(Shut yo mouth)
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Sissy bar looks great and you did a fine job in installing it. As for the trailer I say go for it, having a trailer has increased my joy of motorcycling. Increased the range and opportunities of cycling. And as another possibility if you are heading to Florida Amtrak has the auto train that goes from VA to near Orlando. I have used it a few time visiting some friends in the north. Sleeping most of the way there getting off and riding away on my bike is pretty cool
Awesome. Great advice. Thank you for watching.
You wear those pants well, just saying 👌🏼
Thank you!
@@megsmotorcyclejourney a little blue loctite on the bolts will save a headache later, thanks for the heated gear name
Great looking pants nice ass congratulations on a beautiful bike
@@edwardjustiniano8109 thank you.
Hi Meg, much love! I love riding the backroads where America shines. Ride safe and camp when you can! I'm looking forward to your adventures to come.
Aww thank you! I appreciate you watching.
i want a sissy bar now :)
You should do it!
I did new bars on my bike and it changes the handling a 100%. Get something with pullback like Trashin Supply's risers. They come from 6.5" to 9.5" and look awesome. Ride safe, great video!
Thanks for the tip! I’ll look there.
you still need gear protection. No Knee protection? It cost $40 that could save your $$$$$ and health.
Well done Meg. Looks great. Have a lot of faith in you seeing how you’ve progressed. Bike looks awesome certainly makes the bike with the sissy bar. Ride safe.
Thank you and same to you! Appreciate the support. 🙂
bikers all dream of women like you :) girl can ride and wrench - she is a tool pusher :)
Come on dude think with your big head for 5 min you simp this all about me prvleged girl is a major bore
Meg, Thanks for sharing your video. A couple observations from a very seasoned Harley rider and mechanic. 1. When you bolt something on your bike, take into consideration the length of the bolt and the added thickness of the accessory you are adding. You may need a longer bolt to achieve the same grip strength through the added accessory and the original part. 2. ALWAYS use Loctite 242 (medium strength) on any blind (Those that do not have a lock nut or nut with lock washer) bolts or screws you are installing/reinstalling on your bike. Too much vibration and it will loosen and fall out. Especially on your new sissy bar!!! AAAA for effort, but get some slightly longer screws for it, along with Locktite, and re-torque them down. You can get Loctite at most auto supply businesses and many Harley dealers carry it too. Stay safe out there!!
Thank you for the support and the suggestions. I can use all the help I can get.
Do be so hard on yourself with leaning basic mechanics, everyone has to learn some how and it's never pretty.
Thank you! Appreciate your support
You definitely need risers. 4 inch pull backs or even a bar change to something like a 10" grande prime ape set to go well with the new sissy bar. Looking good.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'm planning on a riser.
I think someone recorded one of my dreams.
Haha. Thank you!
Can’t wait for the oil change. 👍
There are many good videos on oil changes I suggest you study up a little bit. I’ve been riding & wrenching for almost 50 years and still watch videos when attempting something I haven’t done before.
Good luck 🍀
I will absolutely do that. I’ve also got a couple of friends that can help. Thank you for watching.
Omg, very “perky” vid 🔥🔥🔥👍👍
I'm absolutely loving this countryside out your way.
Good looking Sissy, does the bike proud.
Thank you! I think it looks even better than I thought it would. 🙂
I can tell that it's pretty cold...
Young lady nice bike. Beautiful color and sissy bar really adds a nice touch. Bike fits you perfectly. Be safe, I about get run down every time I ride usually by a cell phone.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. Ride safe!
More of a "hey look at my body" than bike wrenching. Exhibitionist.
Lmao
And THAT'S something to complain about why? LOL
@@jayrovers because Johnny likes little boys
Good job. Looks great. And Rt. 26 is a nice ride!
I LOVE 26 from Baltimore Co. To Frederick Co.! Thank you 😊
Hi Meg, you say you are looking to change to louder! pipes, i would offer a word of caution, firstly, the black pipes look absolutely gorgeous, and match the beautiful crimson paint work. I'm referring way back to the 60's, and my BSA B31, had a nice quiet purring exhaust note, and i made a rather extreme change, to a Matchless megaphone exhaust, it was fun for a while, not for the neighbours though!, but it stopped me using the power to full, it was a relief to put the original silencer back on and enjoy the acceleration again. You did an exemplary job of fitting your Sissy Bar with the ratchet tools, as they can be awkward to handle, ideal for loosening or tightening, but a straight screwdriver gives you more control. I look forward to more of these type videos, It's only practice will make perfect.
Thank you! I would only get blacked out pipes. I agree that they will look the best.
We are our own worst critics. You do what you do and be proud of it! Great video and thanks for sharing your experiences! Oh, and BTW, the sissy bar adds some nice attitude to your (already) bad-ass bike!!!!
Thank you! I’m so happy with how it turned out. I appreciate you following along.
Carroll Country is beautiful. I'm down in Montgomery and I love going to Carroll for a sanity break and lack of traffic. Per your mechanical skills - we all started somewhere. You learned one lesson quickly in that you don't tighten down any screws until you have them all started. This simplifies alignment and prevents stripping threads. Good luck in your future rides and stay safe.
Thank you so much for the suggestions and for watching. You ride safe as well.
If you can laugh at yourself, life is good. You did fine - everyone started somewhere. *Might want blue loc-tite, but that's a personal choice. You might find it easier to start bolts just using fingers. Look into the battery powered gloves to solve the wiring problems/just as easy as your vest. That heated custom seat will come in handy in about a month. Again, you did great and the bike looks sweet.
Thank you for the encouragement. Great tips.
I love seeing you start of with something simple and basic like this! We all started somewhere, you just got the guts to put it on CZcams! Great channel, keep up the great work!
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words.
Meg, sissy bar looks awsome and goes w bike very well. You did an awesome job for first time wrenching. As always thanks for sharing...
Thank you for the encouragement! I appreciate you following along. 🙂
Hey Meg, in the future, consider using painters tape on your paint so if you slip it wont scratch your paint job. Looked like you were not near a garage so may have been difficult to access supplies. Also hand tighten all of your screws or bolts prior to tightening up. It will help with balance of the part and also potential for mis-alignment. Talk care!
Thank you for the suggestions! I appreciate it. :)
I just found your channel.
It is nice to see more weman riding and for working on your bike.
You may not have a lot of experience with tools but at least you are trying.
The Sissy bar looks great on your bike.
Thank you! I so appreciate you watching and the kind words.
We all have to start somewhere! Good job on the install.....I really dig the color and graphics on your bike!! 😀👍👍💗
Thank you for the kind words and for watching!
@@megsmotorcyclejourney Your welcome!
Carrying the custom decal into the sissy bar is really nice touch to detail.
Thank you! It’s the fashionista in me 😜
Meg, I am a fellow lawyer and rider so I feel your journey. I would recommend a Kendon folding trailer for your bike. I just picked one up for my two bikes. The Kendon trailer is lightweight so almost any vehicle will tow it. You can get a trailer for one bike or two bikes. Plus the trailer fold up for easy storage.
I agree with Eric, I have a Kendon trailer for taking my bike to the track. I think it's the gold standard, so they're not cheap. The larger one can support up to 2000 lbs.
Nice! I'll absolutely check it out.
Meg, the Kendon trainer runs about $2700-÷3800 new, but can be picked up used for $2000-$2500.
In addition to you sissy bar, you want to consider:
1) fender rack to protect pretty paint job;
2) heated grips (beats wired heated gloves);
3) slip on mufflers (i.e. Cobra mufflers);
4) air intake.
All of these mods you can install yourself.
@@ericvandermey6690 thank you for the suggestions! I’ll absolutely consider them!
You did great. No one was injured and it stayed attached to the bike. I know how to wrench but have no idea how to file a legal brief....I'm the last person to give you a hard time about your mechanical skills. Thanks for sharing and ride safe
Aww I so appreciate your kind words. You ride safe as well and thank you for watching!
Great to see such a petite lady handling a big twin so well. Just a tip, you might want to consider getting handlebar risers with more pull-back to help you straighten up your back while you ride. Far more comfortable on longer rides. Thanks for the great vids, keep it up!
Appreciate the kind words! Risers are absolutely on my list of mods to come. 😊
Nice 👍You should consider some pullback risers for your bars - they'll give you a lot more comfort. And a laydown license plate frame will improve the look of your rear fender. Thanks for the great show!
Thank you for the suggestions! I plan on both. Appreciate you following along.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney something like these:
www.getlowered.com/biltwell-murdock-pullback-risers-6-black/
I've customized many HDs and when I see you leaned far fwd like that MY back hurts! 🤣
@@gdubbsmotolife9713 Thank you! Appreciate you offering a suggestion.
Thank you, I love being part of your motorcycle journey.
I appreciate that!
You'll find that a product called "Loc-tite" is required when wrenching on your harley. Kudos ma'am, not many would even try. Sissy bar looks great, keep learning! All of us who ride have been exactly where you are, even tho the asthetics far exceed what we big fat hairy guys can muster. New sub, keep riding!
great job never to late to learn new things
I completely agree! Thank you for watching. 🙂
I do love the attention to detail with having the 🌹 on sissy bar matching your tank!!
Thank you!!! It’s the fashionista in me 😜