North Of 49

I’m talking 49th parallel, don’t cha know.  Better known as the great white north…. Canada, eh!
I’ll be off line riding for several days and comments will be delayed as I schlep the Harley toward Calgary, you hoser.   I’ve socked some away for a brewski and traffic fines as we try and navigate speeds (1 MPH [...]

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Harley-Davidson Mistake Part Deux

I called it – sort of!  I questioned Harley-Davidson’s marketing tactics HERE and HERE in rolling out a guaranteed trade-in value program on its Sportster model.
I disagreed because I just didn’t see the value prop or customer pull this program offered in these difficult economic times.   Especially when you compare it to other “protection” programs [...]

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The Power Of Dreams

In June, Honda celebrated the 50th anniversary of its arrival in the U.S.  I posted an article on the event HERE.
Sadly, this week Honda re-confirmed in the Tokyo Nikkei, its intent to indeed wind down the U.S. motorcycle production due to declining demand.  The closure this month ends a 30 year run of motorcycle production in the [...]

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2009 CVO Road Glide – Recall

Harley-Davidson announced the recall of 1,759 CVO Road Glides (FLTRSE3) equipped with the Blade rear wheel accessory kits.
The problem is some of the wheels underwent a secondary heat treatment process which may have caused a crack in the wheel and may result in wheel failure.  Wheel failure is very serious and could result in injury [...]

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Harley-Davidson 2010 Line Up

Across six model platforms Harley-Davidson introduced nine new motorcycle models over the weekend as part of the 2010 product line launch.  Although rumors circulated about water–cooled touring models none rolled out.  H-D claimed this to be the most expansive new-product introduction in the history of the motor company.   Highlights are:

The Electra Glide® Ultra Limited received [...]

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Get A Room

We’ve all made that poking fun comment… typically said to couples pawing at each other, engaged in heavy-duty lip smack and the lust scene makes you feel uncomfortable (or jealous).
Good news!   Best Western and Harley-Davidson have joined together to facilitate the intimate act!  The two companies announced they have extended their exclusive partnership to reward [...]

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Dressed For Summer Travel

Like most riders, I’ve tried on every type of jacket I could get my hands on over the years. Deciding what to wear is a combination of the riders personality, fashion, who they ride with and for some it’s also about motorcycle safety.
My primary riding jacket is a Harley-Davidson “Rocker” classic with a fold back-collar, [...]

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The Willie G. Experience

It’s that time of year where charities try to rise above the steady drum beat of donation noise. 
It got me thinking about Harley-Davidson and MDA’s challenge to garner more rider attention and the ever important donations.  Then wham, this idea came to me…!
For the first time ever, what if you could spend a day or [...]

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40 Years After The Moon Walk

Anyone who grew up in America in the ‘60s must find the present state of space travel a major disappointment.
It was the year Harley-Davidson merged with AMF, the cool movie was Easy Rider which portrayed hippies who rode choppers and Neil Armstrong walked/bounced on the moon.   Forty years ago the crew of Apollo 11 squeezed [...]

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Harley-Davidson Cuts Head West

The eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains offer motorcycle enthusiasts an interesting blend of motorcycle rides and some of the best scenery in the west.
Unfortunately, Northwestern Nevada is also the location of Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) who took quick action after the parent company, Harley-Davidson, posted disappointing Q2’09 financial results.   More than 100 employees [...]

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