Born To Ride

Introducing the Love Jugs Cool-Master – Make Your Harley Super Cool!

The Love Jugs Cool-Master is the newest model from Hammerhead Engineering, manufacturers of the Original Love Jugs, the World’s Most Powerful Cooling System for Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines. Its’ innovative patented design helps keep Harley riders cooler … especially in stop and go traffic since V-Twin air cooled engines can approach and exceed 500 degrees. Temperatures this high will destroy the lubricating capabilities of your engine oil, damage your power plant and generally ruin your riding day by “shutting down.” The ONLY way to cool things down is to consistently run a powerful stream of air across the engine’s cooling fins.…
continue reading

Thunder by the Bay – On our “Events not to miss” list!

After 17 years as a premier regional biker event, Sarasota’s “Thunder by the Bay” roars into town once again this January, offering the best in entertainment food and fun! This event came from humble beginnings but has grown in size and popularity in the past decade and now with four day attendance records totaling over 80,000 there is sure to be something for everyone. While you visit Sarasota, located on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida you will enjoy a good feeling in your heart knowing that you are doing something important for a deserving cause. Suncoast Charities for Children produces…
continue reading

4TH ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR TENDER LOVE & CARE

Panama City Beach, FL— Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach is proud to support the Defenders Motorcycle Club in their 4th Annual Benefit for Tender Love & Care, a Panama City prescribed pediatric extended care facility catering to children and young adults up to age 21 with skilled nursing needs.  On Wednesday, December 17 at 3:30 PM Santa Claus will arrive at Tender, Love & Care in a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Smart Car, escorted by the Defenders on an iron reindeer. This is the fourth year the Defenders have organized a charity ride for the non-profit.  At 3:00 PM that day, riders will…
continue reading

TEAM HERO EBR TO CONTEST THE 2015 WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

EAST TROY, Wis. – EBR Motorcycles is pleased to announce that Team Hero EBR will be returning to field EBR’s American superbikes in the prestigious World Superbike championship in 2015. Once again, EBR will run a two rider team in the premier SBK class, running the EBR 1190RX. For 2015, the team will continue to have a European base in Italy, but will have a new team structure and riders. Larry Pegram and Niccolo Canepa will be the riders for 2015, bringing a new and international flavor to the Team Hero EBR bikes on the grid.  In addition to his riding…
continue reading

Destination Magadan

In 2005 four riders gathered in London to begin a four month ride across Siberia; unknown to us this ride would change the course of our lives.We were riding for our friend, our mate, Kathy McLean who suffered from the very rare Freidreichs Ataxia disease, we formed a charity along with “Kath” held fund raising events from Rio de Janeiro to London and Sydney and proceeded to ride halfway around the world raising money and awareness as we went. Once the journey was complete the fundraising for our tiny charity stopped so after two years of deliberating Compass Expeditions was…
continue reading

FULLY AUTOMATIC PERFORMANCE 3-WHEELER ANNOUNCED

Lake Alfred, FL – October 2014 - Rewaco USA is excited to announce the introduction of their fully automatic performance 3-wheeler, the RF1 Turbo Automatic to their lineup for the 2015 model year. The new Turbo Automatic model sports the same basic frame and bodywork as the previous RF1 3-wheelers, but is powered by a Mitsubishi built turbo-charged 1.5 liter inline 4 cylinder engine putting out 140 horsepower. In addition, it is propelled by a Punch Powertrain 7-speed CVT fully automatic transmission with optional pushbutton shifting. “The American market has been clamoring for an exciting 3-wheeled vehicle that is not…
continue reading

Yamaha FZ-07 Sport Test Ride

Yamaha FZ-07 Sport The FZ-07 features an all-new 689cc liquid-cooled, in-line twin-cylinder, DOHC, 8-valve engine with fuel injection. This engine has a unique power character. It provides outstanding low-to mid-range torque with very linear throttle response, yet has a strong mid-high rpm pulling power as well. The engine develops up to 50 foot-pounds of torque and is designed to maximize riding excitement in the real world. This 2-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s “Crossplane Concept,” 270-degree crank, which provides linear torque development in response to the rider’s throttle input. Among the advantages of the in-line 2-cylinder engine are: (1) linear torque development,…
continue reading

CORBIN INTRODUCES GUNFIGHTER SADDLE FOR 2014 HONDA GOLD WING VALKYRIE

Hollister, CA - Corbin’s new Gunfighter saddle is comfortable on a long trip while it looks great cruising the boulevard. They started with their exclusive high density Comfort Cell foam that allows a sleek profile while providing a firm, supportive ride. Then sculpt the rider seating ergonomically to fit the curve of your body and provide better weight distribution. This also helps to eliminate the centralized pressure felt from the stock seat. In the nose area, Corbin sculpted the saddle narrow to allow for ground reach. For a solo look, the Gunfighter tail section is shaped to emulate the lines…
continue reading

HARLEY-DAVIDSON THIRD-QUARTER RETAIL MOTORCYCLE SALES RISE

HARLEY-DAVIDSON THIRD-QUARTER RETAIL MOTORCYCLE SALES RISE   Dealer New Motorcycle Sales Grow 3.8 Percent Worldwide, 3.4 Percent in U.S. on Strength of August Launch of 2015 Motorcycles EPS Rises 20.1 Percent through Nine Months   MILWAUKEE, October 21, 2014 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) dealer new motorcycle sales grew worldwide and in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2014, topping a strong prior-year quarter. The Company’s diluted earnings per share were $0.69 for the quarter, net income was $150.1 million and consolidated revenue was $1.30 billion compared to diluted EPS of $0.73, net income of $162.7 million and revenue…
continue reading

Women’s World Discovering Your Power

DISCOVERING YOUR POWER Relax, you are not alone. It is perfectly okay to feel overwhelmed, fed up and/or discouraged. We all go through that when we want to make changes in our lives. As women, most of us are natural multi-taskers and caregivers. It is so easy to put ourselves last and try to take care of family, home, work and everything else first. Only afterwards, if there is time, that most of us consider taking care of ourselves. Add a bad relationship, a job you just hate, and/or an overwhelming dissatisfaction with your life and this can put you…
continue reading

FRANCE IN AMERICA

A 21,000 Mile USA Discovery On My Harley-Davidson Gary France is English and lives near London. In a few short years, Gary’s self-description changed from “Project Management Executive” to “Writer, traveler and motorcyclist, who is happiest when combining all three.” That’s quite a shift, but nevertheless an authentic summary. Riding with just his thoughts for company, Gary’s description of his 4-month trip unfolds through a down-to-earth record of what he saw, whom he met and what he felt on the road, backed up with an impressive photographic inventory. As he clicks up the miles from the New England states, through…
continue reading

2014 Harley-Davidson CVO LIMITED Test Ride

Enhanced by Project RUSHMORE, the 2014 CVO™ Limited is a super-premium touring motorcycle that offers the ultimate in comfort, convenience, power and style for the rider who really wants it all, plus the custom exclusivity of brilliant chrome and fabulous paint.The CVO™ Limited is built on the innovative Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis, based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's more- powerful engines. DIMENSIONS Length: 102.4 in. (2600 mm) Overall Width: 42.9 in. (1090 mm) Overall Height: 56.7 in. (1440 mm) Seat Height: • Laden: 28.4 in. (720…
continue reading

KRAWIEC RACES HARLEY V-ROD TO U.S. NATIONALS WIN AT INDY

Hines and Krawiec are Seeded 1-2 for NHRA Countdown to the Championship   INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 2, 2014) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec stormed through the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Monday to earn his first career win at the prestigious drag racing event. It was the third win of the season and second in a row for Krawiec in the NHRA Mellow Yello Drag Racing Series.   “It’s so awesome to get a win here at Indy,” said Krawiec, a three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion.…
continue reading

HARLEY WRECKING CREW RIDER MEES THIRD AT SPRINGFIELD MILE

Baker is Ninth on Factory Harley in an AMA Pro Grand National Classic   SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Sept. 1, 2014)– Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees finished third in a classic Springfield Mile battle of AMA Pro Grand National Twins that saw a lead pack of up to 10 riders racing motorcycles elbow-to-elbow at 140 mph on the dirt oval at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.   Mees raced his Rogers Racing/Las Vegas H-D/Blue Springs H-D Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle at the front for the entire race, which was won on a last-corner pass by Zanotti Racing/Moroneys H-D rider Kenny Coolbeth Jr., also…
continue reading

BAKER BRINGS FACTORY HARLEY HOME FOURTH AT VIRGINIA MEGA-MILE

Harley Wrecking Crew Rider Jared Mees is Fifth, Drops to Second in Season Points Battle   NEW KENT, Va. (August 24, 2014) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Brad Baker finished fourth after leading early laps in the AMA Pro Grand National Twins main on the Virginia Mega-Mile at Colonial Downs. The race was won by Bryan Smith on the Crosley Radios/Villa-Esparza Kawasaki.   Harley-Davidson® Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees started the race from the fourth row and finished fifth on the Rogers Racing/Las Vegas H-D/Blue Springs H-D Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle.   Baker, riding the Factory Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycle,…
continue reading

Corbin Introduces Canyon Dual Sport Saddle for 2013-2014 Suzuki DL-1000 V-Strom

Hollister, CA- The V-Strom Canyon Dual Sport saddle is a perfect example of form and function…Designed to maximize comfort and usability while providing a custom look and longer riding range. Corbin saddles are shaped to provide contoured support that lasts all day and will become your favorite accessory the first ride out. This seat provides platforms that offer an increased area of body contact to give excellent weight dispersion and eliminate hot spots. Its neutralized design curbs the tendency to slide in the saddle which greatly reduces fatigue. The shaping of the Corbin saddle relieves centralized pressure and supports from…
continue reading