Liberty’s Breakfast Seminars - Next up – Spring Into Spring!

For those of you who attended our Big Bore Breakfasts, you’re already familiar with this concept we’re working on.  Come to Liberty, enjoy some breakfast, stay for a seminar, ask questions, get answers, hang out, have fun, etc.  The feedback we got on the seminars so far has been extremely positive, so we’re planning on doing one each month – on different subjects.

April’s seminar is entitled “Spring into Spring,” and will be about all the details we should be checking on our bikes for the spring – consider it like a “spring cleaning” on your bike.

For example, you KNOW you’re supposed to check things like tire pressure, tread depth and overall tire health every time you ride, right?  And of course, you do, right?  Right?  Yeah.  So at the very least, we should be checking after a long winter sleep.

We’ll also cover topics such as:
~ Safety/Maintenance Items
~ What to Inspect/What to Service
~ Tires
~ Electrical Maintenance
~ Service Intervals
~...and much more!

Also – Karen from MotorClothes will be going over Helmet Safety for April – after all, April is “Check Your Helmet Month!”

And one lucky winner, drawn from a “hat” from the attendees, will leave with a free Spring Tune Up Special! - A $149 Value!

So come on down and check it out – all FREE of course!  RSVP online at our website at www.libertyharley.com/service or give us a call at 732-381-2400 – just so we know how much breakfast fixins to get.

Got a hot topic you’d like to suggest for a seminar?  Drop Anthony a line at servicemgr@libertyharley.com, or comment below!

Liberty's Rental Season has Officially Begun!

Did you know that Liberty Harley-Davidson is an EagleRider Rentals location?

That’s right – you can Rent a Harley from Liberty – for a few hours or a few weeks!  We can even do one-way rentals with other EagleRider Locations!

Oh, wait, you already knew that?  You knew we had a fleet of recent model Harley-Davidsons, including Electra Glides, Road Kings, Street Glides and Heritages available for rent?

“But, I already have a bike…”
Oh, we won’t tell her about this.  ;)   Say, you have a Softail but have always wondered what a Street Glide would ride like.  Say you have a Dyna, but want to go on a long weekend and need something with saddlebags for all your “stuff,” or with a passenger seat for your guest.

Or, maybe your bike is in the shop for repairs or maintenance, and you have a ride you just don't want to miss!  Or, say you have a friend coming to visit, and would rather he didn’t ride YOUR bike.  Yeah, haven’t we all been there?


All great opportunities to call Liberty's Eaglerider Rentals!

“There’s no good riding in New Jersey…”
First of all – that’s just not true.  We’re only an hour from the Jersey Shore, or from the mountains of  Central/Western Jersey, and we’re only a couple of hours from the scenic Catskills or Pocono Mountains!  There’s plenty to see and do in New Jersey – and we’ve got books to prove it!  :)

“It’s WAAAY too expensive…”
You do have a few options if price is an issue.  Often we have mid-week specials from Tuesday to Thursday, and the availability is usually better too.  You can also keep an eye on the One-Way specials online, and get a really good deal on a bike at another location!

“OK OK I’m ready – what do I need to rent a bike at Liberty?”
There are a few things you need to know.  First, and most importantly, you need a valid license with a motorcycle endorsement – not a permit, an actual license.  You’ll also need a major credit card that we can authorize for the damage deposit.  If you want us to hold a particular bike for a particular day or days, you’ll need to pay for it in advance with a non-refundable deposit.  (In certain circumstances, we can issue “rainchecks” good for one year on a future reservation.)

We’ll supply you with a helmet, a set of raingear and a lock, as well as an 800 number for emergency towing.  For an additional charge, you can also rent a GPS unit, subject to availability.  There are also optional coverages available to you.  For a complete listing of rates and rules of the road, visit our website or give us a call!  "Like" us on Facebook!

You can even reserve online at www.eaglerider.com/newark.

Think about it – what they say is true:

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ALL OF THE FUN, AND NONE OF THE COMMITMENT!!

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April is Check Your Helmet Month!

98258-08VM Skull Half Helmet  $125

The Life Cycle of a Helmet

Helmets look tough and durable, but they do have to be handled with care and they do need to be replaced periodically. Manufacturers and the Snell Foundation recommend helmets be replaced every 3 to 5 years, depending on use. Over time, UV rays, hair oils, sweat, cosmetics, adhesive and component aging will damage a helmet and its protective qualities may deteriorate with time and wear, making it a safety risk.

If a helmet has been dropped or suffered an impact, it needs to be replaced right away.  Remember, a helmet is only designed for ONE impact - even a small one. An impact may fracture the outer shell or compress the impact absorbing liner - even though the damage may not be visible.

Never use, expose or store helmets around insect repellent, gasoline, cleaning fluids, exhaust fumes or excessive heat. These factors can result in the degradation of helmet materials and protective components, even though the damage may not be visible.

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The strength of the resin impregnated Aramid and fiberglass weave allows for a smaller impact liner, which provides for a lighter and more compact helmet shell...

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Complete Range of Styles of Helmets by Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson helmets are available in a range of styles, prices and construction materials to help meet all customers' needs. Most motorcycle helmets are comprised of four primary elements:

• The hard outer shell
• An impact absorbing liner (usually expanded polystyrence or EPS)
• Comfort padding
• A retention system to help keep the helmet in place.

The first component - the shell material - is made from either thermoplastic or fiberglass.  Which material is used affects the comfort, weight, and appearance of the helmet.  Here are the differences:

1. Thermoplastic construction means hot plastic (polycarbonate) is injected into a mold that then hardens. Since this process is less complicated then fiberglass construction, thermoplastic shells are normally less expensive. Upon impact against a hard surface, thermoplastic typically flexes. To meet DOT requirements, thermoplastic helmets require a thicker impact liner which in turn requires a larger shell. The final result is a less expensive, but slightly larger and heavier helmet.
2. Fiberglass shell construction involves placing multiple layers of fiber cloth inside a mold, adding a resin, and then heating the mold to bond to the resin while removing pockets of air. Multiple steps are required to create a layered weave with the fabric which adds cost. When impacted, a fiberglass shell usually cracks, crushes, and/or delaminates. This reduces the impact enough that the impact liner can be made thinner, thus reducing the overall size and weight of the helmet for added comfort.
3. Hybrid Ultra-Light shells are constructed using state-of-the-art technology. Hybrid Ultra-Light shells are produced with Aramid and fiberglass that had been pre-impregnated with resin, which eliminates the need for multiple layering, resin injection and air removal. This process creates the optimum mix of pre-impregnated Aramid fiberglass and resin which results in a lighter shell. The strength of the resin impregnated Aramid and fiberglass weave allows for a smaller impact liner, which provides for a lighter and more compact helmet shell. On average Hybrid Ultra-Light shells are 17% lighter than compararable fiberglass shells.

Customer choice depends on a preference for style and cost, but not protection. All Harley-Davidson helmets meet or exceed DOT requirements and some also pass SNELL Memorial Foundation standards.  Check the date on the inside of your helmet to verify its age.  You wear a helmet for a reason - make sure your helmet is up to snuff.