105 Starting Points

As thousands of motorcycles depart from 105 starting points and follow the 25 national routes to Milwaukee I’ll be among the many riders roaring across the heart land to the Milwaukee area.  I’m looking forward to doing my small part in contributing toward the economic impact of the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration.
As a serious blogger, [...]

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Chop Shops And VIN Numbers

I was at the Laughlin River Run a few years ago and one of my riding buddies had his motorcycle (‘98 Fatboy) stolen right out of the security patrolled Hilton Flamingo Hotel (now the renovated Aquarius) parking garage.  This reminded me of not only the painful several hour process in the police station filling out [...]

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Alcohol Related Motorcycle Accidents

It’s unfortunate, but also a fact that the number of motorcyclists killed on highways has increased.  It’s also a fact that some of these fatalities are the result of drinking and riding.
Motorcycles are about riding in the wind and a sense of freedom.  No one likes a “drink-and-drive” lecture, especially me.  But I suggest we [...]

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Harley Touring Models Recalled

News flash.  Harley-Davidson announced it is recalling nearly 47,500 vehicles of its 2008 Touring models, because of a fuel-filter shell issue.
The problem with the fuel-filter shells on 2008 models (FLHP, FLHPE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHRSE4, FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU, FLHTCUSE3, FLHTP, FLHX, and FLTR) may lead to cracking of the shell, resulting in loss of fuel pressure [...]

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Men Of Mayhem

I previously blogged about media darlings back in May and wanted to provide an update about FX Networks attempt to immortalize outlaw motorcycle “clubs.”  The “Sons of Anarchy” web site is now live and the FX Network TV show debut’s September 3rd. 
In big budget “Hollywood” fashion the FX Network marketing folks have gone all out on this [...]

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Happy Days

I’m a week away and unfortunately missed the return of happier days and the “Bronze Fonz” dedication. 
This week Henry Winkler was in Milwaukee to dedicate a Fonzie statue (located on the west side of the river at the Rock Bottom Brewery) along with Anson Williams (Potsie) who toured the Harley-Davidson museum and even Cindy Williams [...]

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No Ringing Register

S&S Cycle celebrated its 50 year anniversary in June.  Sadly the company announced this week that it would “release” 60 employees through a combination of voluntary separation and layoffs, most of which were made at the engine company’s plant in Viola, Wis., but a couple positions were eliminated at the La Crosse, Wis., location too.  [...]

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Go Italian

You’re an executive at Harley-Davidson.  Gas prices are up, rally attendance is down, product costs are increasing, product sales are in free-fall, you’re customer demographic is aging, the economy is stalled and the housing bubble prevents people from fun-filled-equity-financing.
You dig deep into the Harvard Business School memories and determine what to do?  Buy an Italian [...]

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AHDRA Northwest Nationals

For those of you not “riding home” the AHDRA Northwest National’s kick-off on August 23rd at the Woodburn Dragstrip.  This is exactly what riders of any championship series are anxiously waiting for…turning up the volume in the valley!
AHDRA is celebrating its 31st year of drag racing.  With 16 different classes ranging from 224-mph Top Fuel [...]

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HOG Luau

It’s a major anniversary year and the Northwest started the 105th Anniversary celebration today at Paradise HD in the form of a Luau!
As Portland’s only starting point for the “Ride Home”, Paradise HD combined a 105th celebration with their annual Luau party.  A luau is a Hawaiian feast and it typically features food, poi, kalua pig, [...]

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