As an added incentive for purchasing new Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories® during this month of March, dealers will offer customers a collectible 110th Harley-Davidson Anniversary Commemorative Photo Frame when you spend $300 The commemorative 110th Anniversary cut-out picture frame holds a 5×7-inch photo in an LED-illuminated acrylic insert and features a cast Bar […]
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Harley-Davidson Offering 110th Anniversary Commemorative Photo Frame When Purchasing $300 Or More In March
Published by March 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Love Your New Victory Motorcycle Or Your Money Refunded.
Published by March 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“We build the best bikes on the planet and we’re excited to introduce the Victory Guarantee as a way to back that up,” said Victory Marketing Manager Josh Fulkerson. “We are the fastest-growing manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles, and we are confident you’ll love your new Victory motorcycle, or we’ll refund your money. That’s the Victory […]
Harley-Davidson Won The Vehicle Brand Of The Year Dealer News Award During The Top 100 Dealer Gala Feb. 15 In Indianapolis. The Vehicle Brand of the Year is presented to the manufacturer with the most number of franchised dealerships in the Top 100. Six of the top 10 dealers in the competition this year are […]
Victory Motorcycles At 2013 Daytona Bike Week
Published by February 28th, 2013 in Builders and Events.Daytona Event Highlights Demo Rides & Sales. March 9th to 16th. From 9 am to 5 pn. Located at the Speedway. Will include accessory and apparel sales. Present your active military card to move up to the front of the line. Victory Bike Night. March 9th. From 6 pm to 10 pm. At the Broken […]
2013 Inductees In Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Published by February 28th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame has announced the 2013 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. “Still” Ray Fitzgerald, president of The Journeymen’s Motorcycle Club and chairman of the Arizona Confederation of Clubs, is the sole Freedom Fighters inductee. He has helped successfully […]
The US is not the only country with economic difficulties. Almost all European consumers are also obliged to reassess their spending priorities. Like Harley-Davidson did it here in the US from 2008 to 2011, the company is developing european campaigns positioning its motorcycles as the ultimate escaping tools. Unique Selling Proposition (USP): only our motorcycles […]
Harley-Davidson Opens Showroom In the Philippines. Construction of the showroom near the Mercedes Benz and Chrysler dealerships in Greenhills is under way and scheduled to open to the public on March 2. An initial shipment of 20 bikes was sent to the Philippines with exclusive distribution given to CATS Motors Inc., which is also the […]
Harley-Davidson Germany New Headquarters
Published by February 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Germany (correctly, should be called Harley-Davidson Deutschland) has re-located its offices from the long-time location at Walldorf-Moerfelden, just south of Frankfurt International Airport to Neu Isenburg, about 10 Minutes east of the Airport. Currently, Germany is the biggest market for Harley-Davidson outside the US (60 dealers) with also a very strong presence in German speaking […]
On Wednesday, Harley-Davidson sent a memo to its manufacturing employees saying that all piped-in music, radios, listening devices will be removed from the York factory floor. The message is clear and loud. Nothing must be heard except the sound of motorcycles being built and probably comments about the latest episode of a favorite TV reality […]
Erik Buell Racing to Host Dealers At American International Motorcycle Expo
Published by February 20th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced that Erik Buell Racing (EBR) will be hosting its dealers at the groundbreaking event in October. EBR joins an expanding list of motorcycle OEMs participating in AIMExpo, the powersports industry’s first combined trade, consumer and media event in North America. Since introducing its first street motorcycle – the […]
New Indian Motorcycle Engine Revealed To The Public March 9th In Daytona Beach During Bike week
Published by February 19th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The new Indian Motorcycle engine that will power the next generation of Indian Motorcycle models will be revealed during Daytona Beach Bike Week in less than a month. It will happen Saturday March 9th at 9 pm Eastern Time at Dirty Harry’s bar on Main Street in Daytona Beach.
The International Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) is a time-trial format race on public roads closed for racing. The event held on this small British Island is one of the most amazing and most dangerous you can ever see, with racers speeding at 200 mph (320 kph) on curvy small roads. The next event […]
Famous Boot Hill Saloon And Strip Club Choppers Ink Deal For Daytona Bike Week 2013
Published by February 16th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Starting in 2013 during March Bike Week, The Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona’s oldest bar, and Strip Club Choppers will join together to bring to the Ormond Beach location on US1 The Club Choppers Road House. The venue will include the Wall Of Death, a Rat’s Hole display, dance poles stages, rigs, girls, and daily contests, […]
California Lane-Splitting Rules Clearly Established
Published by February 15th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.While California is the only state in the country that allows lane-splitting, there had not been written guidelines on how to safely execute the polarizing practice that often pits motorcycles against cars and trucks, The California Highway Patrol and other statewide traffic safety groups have created a set of written guidelines on motorcycle “lane-splitting,” the […]
Indian Motorcycle Mobile Applicaton With Updated News On The Indian Launch
Published by February 14th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.An enhanced “Indian Rides” mobile application is now available allowing fans of the brand to actively engage with the all-new Indian Motorcycle Company. The updated application is free of charge and is available for download effective immediately for both Android™ and iOS smartphones. The “Indian Rides” application now reveals the sound of the upcoming engine […]
Zero Motorcycles Offering New Range Of Police And Security Motorcycles
Published by February 14th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After the initial police-spec motorcycle series unveiled back in 2012, Zero Motorcycles is offering in 2013 a new range of police and security motorcycles. Zero S and DS models will be offered with security and police-spec modules and they will address both police and other law enforcement agencies. This is the fastest growing segment on […]
Vance & Hines Fined $500,000 By California Air Resources Board. Who’s Next?
Published by February 13th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.On January 31, 2013 Performance exhausts manufacturer Vance & Hines signed a settlement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), agreeing to pay a fine of $500,000 for selling in the State of California emission related parts & accessories not pre-approved by the Board. The settlement agreement is regarding about 2000 units at an average […]
New EPA Guidelines To Separate E10 from E15 At Fuel Pumps
Published by February 13th, 2013 in Editorial, Engines and Events.From AMA Press Release. In response to concerns expressed by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and Power Equipment Makers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidelines to help ensure that motorcyclists and others don’t inadvertently use E15 fuel. E15 is a new fuel blend of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline […]
J&P Cycles® Releases Two New 2013 Catalogs. 1985-2013 Harley-Davidson® Models And 1936-1984 Vintage Motorcycles.
Published by February 13th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The catalog specifically for 1985-2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles features 984 pages and with parts segmented by bike models in the seat, exhaust, luggage and windshield sections. Inside this year’s book viewers will find over 41,000 references and approximately 2,900 are new items. In it parts from the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers, including Avon Tyres, Biker’s Choice, […]
Exclusive: Jesse James Is Relaunching West Coast Choppers.
Published by February 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday, I had a conversation with Jesse. For you my readers, he gave me the exclusivity of a huge announcement for the custom motorcycle scene. He is relaunching West Coast Choppers. It is almost 4 years that the brand was silent, but the brand equity or goodwill that Jesse owns with West Coast Choppers never […]
Ducati To Be Honored At The Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance
Published by February 9th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance (on March 10, 2013) is among the top automotive events in the world. One of the most interesting exhibitions of very valuable and beautiful motorcycles. This year, Ducati motorcycles will be the honored motorcycles of the 18th annual edition of thisConcours d’Elegance. Ducati is the fourth motorcycle marque to be honored […]
Study. Global Demand For Motorcycles To Rise 7.2% Annually Through 2016
Published by February 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A Freedonia Industry Study Of World Motorcycles Markets was released containing demand forecasts up to 2016 for 23 countries. The study also considers key market environment factors, evaluates company market share, and profiles 34 global motorcycles manufacturer competitors. The worldwide market for motorcycles, including electrically-powered two wheelers, is forecast to grow 7.2 percent annually to […]
Harley-Davidson At Daytona Bike Week 2013
Published by February 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson will celebrate Daytona Bike Week 2013 as part of its global 110th Anniversary events with a special display of motorcycles and more at Riverfront Park on Beach Street and at Daytona International Speedway. Harley-Davidson will present a unique 110th Anniversary display at Riverfront Park on Beach Street in Daytona from Saturday, March 9 to […]
Harley-Davidson Raises Dividend To 21 cents. Harley-Davidson Inc. said yesterday Tuesday that the company will raise its first-quarter dividend by 35.5 percent. Harley will pay out 21 cents per share, up from 15.5 cents. The next dividend will be payable March 1 to shareholders as of Feb. 19. Harley-Davidson shares rose 81 cents, or 1.5 […]
Metzeler Just Launched A Very High mileage Tire To Complement Their Best-Selling ME880 Marathon
Published by February 5th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Last Saturday evening during the V-Twin Expo, as pre-announced here by marketing director Chris Wall, Metzeler introduced the ME888 MARATHON ULTRA. Metzeler, whose emphasis is on quality and performance, is fully committed to the V-Twin segment, including customs, vintage and touring, as epitomized in the Metzeler ME880 Marathon tire and its position as an industry […]
