Harley-Davidson

CORBIN TRUNK REST FOR H-D TOURPACKS

Corbin Introduces the Ovalbac Trunkrest for HD Tourpaks Hollister, CA- Corbin announced today the introduction of their Ovalbac Trunkrest for Harley-Davidson Tourpaks. It gives your passenger generous body contact for more square inches of weight dispersion and for long range touring comfort. Contoured contact area and Comfort Cell foam provides more support and less hot spots. Includes genuine “Italian” leather and a host of decorating options to coordinate with your new Corbin saddle. The back of the trunkrest is finished with an ABS finishing plate in leather like texture to keep a very clean look on your bike. Includes our…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON 360° ENHANCED VISIBILITY MESH JACKET

Maximum Versatility Meets 360-Degree Visibility MILWAUKEE (May 23, 2012) – The women’s 360° Enhanced Visibility Mesh Jacket (P/N 98300-12VW, starting at $225) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line combines all-condition versatility with 360-degree reflectivity. It’s constructed from abrasion-resistant 100 percent polyester mesh for maximum airflow with built-in pockets that accept accessory hydration packs for evaporative cooling. A removable waterproof and windproof liner combats cold and wet conditions. Its exclusive 360° Enhanced Visibility Reflective design features 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material, making the rider visible from nearly every angle. Power-stretch at the sides complements adjustable-tab cuffs and waist for an optimal fit, while…
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BOB FLETCHER’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE – SATURDAY, JUNE 16

  Dear Friends of Fletcher's Harley-Davidson, We are saddened to report that Bob Fletcher passed away Saturday, June 9 at 10:40 p.m. He passed in his sleep with the family by his side. The family is planning a celebration of life service to be held on Saturday, June 16, in Largo, FL. There will be a motorcycle procession from the Fletcher's south property, located at 16485 U.S. hwy 19N in Clearwater, FL to the Anona Methodist church in Largo. The procession participants should start gathering at 11:30 a.m. and will leave the south property at noon. We will ride rain…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REFLECTIVE PERFORATED LEATHER JACKET

All-Weather Versatility with Classic Leather Construction  MILWAUKEE (May 23, 2012) – When the weather changes, so can the Reflective Perforated Leather Jacket (P/N 98141-10VM, starting at $425) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line. It’s constructed from midweight cowhide perforated leather for maximum airflow in the heat, yet offers wet-weather dryness thanks to a 100 percent nylon windproof and waterproof liner that’s removable and packable. Pre-curved sleeves, action back, adjustable waist tabs and snap-tab cuffs increase overall comfort, while two-way zippered cuff vents offer custom cooling. Two zippered pockets complement the dedicated MP3 player and cell phone pockets. And 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective…
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WYMAN WINS AMA PRO VANCE & HINES XR1200 RACE AT ROAD AMERICA

Top Three Finishers Separated by 0.403-second Margin Elkhart Lake, Wis. (June 4, 2012) – KLR Group’s Kyle Wyman held off Bartels’ Harley-Davidson/Scrubblade teammates Michael Barnes and Tyler O’Hara Sunday in a classic drafting battle at Road America to earn his second AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 series race win of the season by a 0.157-second margin. As has become the pattern in recent XR1200 series races, the trio of Wyman, Barnes and polesitter O’Hara set the pace at the front, furiously trading the lead multiple times per lap of the 4-mile-long road course. O’Hara led the first four of…
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KRAWIEC EARNS A HOME-TOWN WIN AT ENGLISHTOWN

Screamin’ Eagle Team Stays Undefeated for NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Season   ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 4, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle to an emotional Pro Stock Motorcycle class win at the 43rd annual Toyota NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. A native of the area and the former manager of the racetrack, Krawiec had never scored a Pro Stock win at the venerable New Jersey drag strip. “This is the biggest win of my career,” said Krawiec, the reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion. “This is my home…
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H-D REFLECTIVE SKULL SWITCHBACK JACKET

Switchback Technology Delivers Ultimate Adaptability MILWAUKEE (May 23, 2012) – The new men’s Reflective Skull Switchback Jacket (P/N 98290-10VM, starting at $325) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line is easily adaptable to changing weather conditions. It’s constructed from water-resistant woven polyester with textile outer panels that zip off to create a mesh jacket. Removable lightweight body armor at the shoulders and elbows offer enhanced protection and can be complemented with additional armor in the back pocket. Pre-curved sleeves with snap tabs work in conjunction with adjustable hook and loop cuffs and adjustable waist tabs for a custom fit. Its removable waterproof…
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O’HARA WINS AMA PRO VANCE & HINES XR1200 RACE AT MILLER

Bartels’ H-D Rider Leads Flag-to-Flag  Tooele, UT (May 28, 2012) – Bartels’ Harley-Davidson/Scrubblade rider Tyler O’Hara produced a command performance in front of the World Superbike paddock Monday, converting pole position for the 8-lap AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 series race into a dominating flag-to-flag victory at the Big M Weekend at Miller Motorsports Park in Toole, Utah, to earn his second victory of the season. O’Hara jumped off the front of the field and never looked back, building a 4.260-second lead over KLR Group’s Kyle Wyman at the checkered flag. O’Hara’s Bartels’ Harley-Davidson/Scrubblade teammate Michael Barnes finished third,…
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COOLBETH AND FACTORY HARLEY ARE SIXTH AT SPRINGFIELD MILE

Willie McCoy Wins Grand National Twins Opener on Harley-Davidson XR750 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 28, 2012) –Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth finished sixth as the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship opened its Grand National Twins season on the Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairground. Coolbeth was the top qualifier for the event and ran as high as second place before falling back in the closing laps. The race was won by Harley-Davidson of Wausau/Independence Harley-Davidson rider Willie McCoy, who was riding a Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycle. Coolbeth won his qualifying heat and recorded the quickest lap…
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TSUNAMI MOTORCYCLE TO BE PRESERVED BY H-D MUSEUM

Owner Ikuo Yokoyama Grateful for Support of Harley-Davidson Owners Worldwide Milwaukee (May 25, 2012) – A Harley-Davidson motorcycle recovered on the coast of British Columbia after drifting for more than a year and 4,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean following last year’s Japanese Tsunami will be preserved by the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee as a memorial to the tragedy that claimed more than 15,000 lives, in accordance with the wishes of its owner, Ikuo Yokoyama. The remarkable story of the 2004 FXSTB Softail Night Train motorcycle’s survival and recovery by Canadian Peter Mark made international headlines after he found it…
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DUST STORM MESH JACKET FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Switchback Technology Reveals Mesh Jacket for Ultimate Versatility MILWAUKEE – With removable textile outer panels that zip-off to create a mesh jacket, the new men’s Dust Storm Switchback Functional Jacket (P/N 97273-12 VM, starting at $350) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line delivers ultimate versatility for varying temperatures. It’s constructed from water-resistant 600-denier polyester with lightweight, removable body armor at the elbows and shoulders. A removable, full-sleeve waterproof liner accentuates its climate-controllable versatility, while pre-curved sleeves with adjustable snap sleeve tabs increase comfort. 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material provides superior reflectivity in low-light conditions, and five available pockets deliver ample storage space.…
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CONTENTION MESH JACKET FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Allover Mesh Design Delivers Maximum Airflow MILWAUKEE  – The new men’s Contention Mesh Jacket (P/N 97275-12VM, starting at $110) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line features allover mesh construction with perforated panels for maximum airflow and resistance to abrasion. For increased rider comfort on hot days, built-in hydration pockets accept accessory hydration packs evaporative cooling. Additional pockets at the elbows and shoulders accept accessory body armor for added protection. Adjustable cuff and waist tabs deliver a custom fit while four zippered pockets offer ample storage capacity. Available in white or black in S – 5XL and Tall sizes. For maximum hot…
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KRAWIEC RIDES HARLEY V-ROD TO NHRA VICTORY AT ATLANTA

Screamin’ Eagle Team is Undefeated in 2012 Pro Stock Motorcycle Season   COMMERCE, Ga. (May 6, 2012) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team remains undefeated in 2012 as rider Ed Krawiec won his second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle event of the season and regained the series points lead at the 32nd Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Krawiec, the defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle to win the final round of eliminations over Michael Ray on the GottSpeed Racing Buell. Krawiec, who also won the season-opening event at Gainesville, Fla.,…
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BARNES WINS AMA PRO VANCE & HINES XR1200 RACE AT INFINEON

Veteran Racer Takes First AMA Pro Win Since 1996 Sonoma, CA – Veteran racer Michael Barnes, one of the longest tenured riders in the AMA Pro Road Racing paddock, earned an emotional and hard-fought victory in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 series race at Infineon Raceway Sunday to break a 16-year victory drought. Barnes doggedly pursued his Bartels’ Harley-Davidson/Scrubblade teammate Tyler O’Hara for ten of the race’s eleven laps, never trailing by more than a half-second at the start/finish line, but just as it appeared that O’Hara would deny Barnes victory for the second race in a row,…
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NEW WOMEN’S JOSIE 3-IN-1 MESH JACKET FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Ultimate Warm-Weather Comfort with Allover Mesh Construction MILWAUKEE – When the weather turns hot, the new women’s  Josie 3-in-1 Mesh Jacket (P/N 97288-12VW, starting at $160) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line delivers allover mesh construction for maximum airflow and comfort. It’s constructed from 100 percent polyester with a poly-mesh lining and features built-in pockets that accept accessory hydration packs for maximum cooling. Its removable windproof fleece hoodie with extended cuffs and thumb holes delivers added versatility in cooler temperatures and can be worn separately. Pockets at the elbows and shoulders accept lightweight, accessory body armor for increased protection. Available in…
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HINES RIDES HARLEY V-ROD TO HOLE-SHOT NHRA WIN AT HOUSTON

Screamin’ Eagle Riders Hines and Krawiec 1-2 in Pro Stock Motorcycle points   BAYTOWN, Texas – A perfect reaction time at the starting line earned Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines a 0.0077-second, hole-shot victory over Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. in the final round at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Riding a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, Hines scored his first win of the season and the 26th of his career, and now leads the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class in points. It was also the third consecutive win for Hines…
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