When I first got my 2004 Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Classic‚ I felt like I was cheating a little when opening and closing my saddlebags. I didn’t bother using the traditional leather straps with metal buckles‚ instead relying on the hidden quick‑detach plastic clips that were so much easier to secure. Unfortunately‚ the clips started breaking‚ which isn’t bad considering they’re 20 years old‚ but without the clips‚ the buckles wouldn’t work on their own. My first stop for a replacement set was H‑D’s website‚ but there is only one choice of saddlebags for my bike‚ offering a little over 22 liters of total storage (compared to the approximate 34 liters of my stock bags). SW‑Motech‚ on the other hand‚ offers a wide range of motorcycle luggage for pretty much any motorcycle. The company’s website makes it easy to search by make and model‚ but they also have several options that aren’t model specific. Capacity is important‚ but I was also ready to try something functionally different‚ so I decided on the SW‑Motech Legend Gear LC2 side bags‚ which have a total capacity of 27 liters. I really like the LC2’s vintage design: a combination of Napalon synthetic leather and waxed canvas‚ the latter of which contributes to water protection – along with the hook‑and‑loop roll‑top closure and included waterproof inner bag. They’re smaller than my stock bags‚ but as I often ride for my work‚ I was pleased to discover I could still fit my laptop stored upright with room to spare. And if I want to carry a little extra‚ there are numerous loops on the exterior for attaching Legend Gear LA1 (0.8L‚ $24) or LA2 (1.2L‚ $48) accessory bags. However‚ what really attracted me to the SW-Motech Legend Gear LC2 side bags was the quick‑release feature. I don’t always need luggage‚ and I like the clean look of my bike without the windshield and bags when I’m just cruising around town. The quick‑release attachment of the LC2 is made of fiberglass‑reinforced polyamide and enables removal in just a couple of seconds‚ and when the bags are off‚ the black tubular steel side‑carrier bracket is barely visible. I also appreciate that when I use the bags for a trip‚ I can easily detach them at my destination and carry them with me‚ either by grabbing the top strap or using the accessory LA4 shoulder strap ($36).  See all of Rider‘s luggage reviews here. Installation of the SLC side‑carrier mounting system was straightforward and took less than 15 minutes. It’s sold separately for $128 (model‑specific pricing may vary). The SW‑Motech Legend Gear LC2 side bags come in either Black or Black/Brown for $207 per side. Shop for SW-Motech Legend Gear LC2 Side Bags The post SW-Motech Legend Gear LC2 Side Bags Review | Gear appeared first on Rider Magazine.

I can say without hesitation that every car tire purchase I’ve made has been done somewhat grudgingly‚ with safety and practicality being the primary concerns. When it comes to new motorcycle tires‚ the return feels more worthy of the investment. The Michelin Commander III tires proved this in spades. In a word: Giddyap! When I was asked to review the Commander III tires on my Harley‑­Davidson Heritage Softail Classic‚ I was a little nervous‚ but not because I questioned the quality. Michelin has been my brand of choice for car tires for years‚ but that is primarily because of their reliability in the snow and ice where I live. But I don’t ride my bike on snow and ice. I assumed many of the same attractive attributes of traction and grip would apply on a motorcycle‚ but was I attuned enough to my bike to recognize the difference between these new tires and my old ones? The answer was immediately “Yes.”  There are two versions of the Michelin Commander III: Cruiser or Touring. Given the weight of my bike‚ I went with the Touring‚ which has less siping than the Cruiser tires for better stability. The potential tradeoff is less grip in the rain‚ but Michelin says the 100% silica‑reinforced rubber in the tires’ compound addresses this. I haven’t yet taken my bike out in a deluge to test this claim‚ but on a curvy road leading up to a nearby ski resort‚ I hit a decent storm and didn’t sense any slippage at speed. Another feature of the Commander III is the aramid tread plies on the rear tire‚ which are also supposed to contribute to stability. The tires also have a more rounded profile than the previous Commander II model for better handling when the bike is leaned over. This is where that “giddyap” comes from.  After having them mounted‚ when I hit the numerous sweepers on the 45‑­mile trip back to my house‚ I had a hard time keeping to the conventional wisdom of riding conservatively on new tires. It was almost like the Commander IIIs were pushing me – dare I say‚ showing off a little. But I refused the temptation. I promise…ahem. Beyond performance‚ something else I was looking for in my new tires was longevity. Weighing in at two‑­plus bills‚ I’m not exactly slim‚ but I’m also not one of those hefty Guiness World Record twins many of us remember seeing sitting on motorcycles in pictures. Nor am I a super aggressive rider‚ and I diligently check my tire pressure‚ so I was disappointed when I got less than 4‚000 miles out of my previous rear tire. Michelin claims 25% longer tread life relative to its competitors. I can’t confirm this yet‚ as I have only logged about 1‚200 miles to date. But so far‚ they still look new‚ and with many riders reporting nearly 20‚000 miles from their Commander IIIs‚ I have my fingers crossed for similar results. The Michelin Commander III tires are available at online retailers or your local dealer in 11 different sizes starting at $180.99 for the front and $210.99 for the rear. Shop for Michelin Commander III Tires See all of Rider‘s tire reviews here. The post Michelin Commander III Motorcycle Tires Review | Gear appeared first on Rider Magazine.

A surprise teacher marriage proposal had a whole classroom of kids cheering as their story time turned into a real-life fairy tale! Marriage is a beautiful‚ life-long commitment between two people to love and cherish one another for as long as the Lord permits them to remain on earth. But as everyone knows‚ the wedding ceremony and that commitment of love and devotion are all set in motion by one simple but monumental question. RELATED: News Anchor Is Completely Caught Off Guard As Weatherman Proposes During Live TV How one proposes marriage to the love of their life is a big step in a relationship. It's a moment that can often include months of meticulous planning. In a clip posted on YouTube‚ one couple explained to Kelly Clarkson how their sweet and unique marriage proposal came about‚ which included a classroom of children. Surprise Teacher Marriage Proposal Rachel Leibold is an elementary school teacher in Indiana. To help grow her students’ love and interest in reading‚ Rachel invites "mystery readers" to come to her classroom and read to her students. It just so happened that this week's mystery reader was Rachel's boyfriend‚ Austin. RELATED: Boyfriend Gets Help With His Marriage Proposal From His Girlfriend's 90-Year-Old Grandma The students and Rachel had no idea how the book would end‚ but it was the best possible ending imaginable! "Now‚ there is something still missing. Yes‚ just one thing – a beautiful‚ radiant-cut diamond ring‚" Austin reads in the clip. "And so‚ Rachel‚ here I am‚ getting down on one knee. With all the love in my heart‚ will you marry me?" This surprise teacher marriage proposal is a moment that neither of them will ever forget. Austin's proposal did not exactly match Rachel's request‚ she told Kelly. Rachel added that she was unsure if she or the kids were more surprised by Austin's move. "Yeah‚ the kids were squealing‚" she said. "It's hard to say because I had told Austin that I wanted a private proposal‚ just me and him. So‚ the entire time‚ I think they picked up on it way before me." YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Woman Says ‘Yes' to Proposal‚ Then Gets a Text from Future Father-in-Law That Has Her in Tears Genesis 2:24 "For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh." WATCH: Teacher Recalls Amazing Story Time Marriage Proposal  LISTEN: Bride Can't Marry Fiancé‚ So She Donates $15k Reception Instead | Mark Wahlberg Honors His Daughter h/t: Godtube Featured Image Credit: Youtube/The Kelly Clarkson Show The post Kids Start Cheering During Classroom Story Time As Teacher Is Surprised with Marriage Proposal appeared first on GodUpdates.

Bill O’Reilly reacts to the Supreme Court’s ruling that Donald Trump cannot be removed from state ballots.

Members of the media and prominent Democrats melted down Monday after the nation’s top court ruled Donald Trump cannot be booted from the ballot for allegedly inciting an insurrection. After the 9-0 Supreme Court decision‚ Democrat Jamie Raskin instantly appears on @CNN to confirm he’s working on legislation to remove Trump from the ballot.How is this NOT election interference?pic.twitter.com/FT8ktI0wKR— The First (@TheFirstonTV) March 4‚ 2024 TRUMP to BIDEN: ‘Fight your fight yourself. Don’t use prosecutors and judges to go after your opponent so you can win an election.'pic.twitter.com/gCILmeWYPi— The First (@TheFirstonTV) March 4‚ 2024 Democrat Gov. Jared Polis denies Biden's obvious cognitive decline‚ claims he's actually "terrific" pic.twitter.com/P3EK6Sk084— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 5‚ 2024 Americans can't stand Joe Biden:— 73% say Biden is "too old to be an effective president."— 65% say the country is on the wrong track.— 61% disapprove of Biden's performance as president. pic.twitter.com/OralRFI7JX— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 5‚ 2024 Left wing lunatic Keith Olbermann wants the United States Supreme Court "dissolved" because they ruled in favor of Donald Trump. https://t.co/yn9d5ChZDM— The First (@TheFirstonTV) March 4‚ 2024

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was brutally heckled by pro-Hamas protesters in NYC this week. The liberal star is caught on camera screaming ‘It’s F*CKED UP‚ Man!’ JUST IN – @AOC is heckled by pro-Hamas protesters at a NYC movie theater'IT'S F*CKED UP‚ MAN!'pic.twitter.com/sEziTctq7m— The First (@TheFirstonTV) March 5‚ 2024 Watch the moment above.

Evanescence‚ Gojira‚ Scars On Broadway‚ Spiritbox and Vended will join nu metal’s pioneers for a stacked celebration of their first album