Harley Davidson Examiner

What You Wear When Riding Could Save Your Life

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:56:39 -0700

Jeff Cobb, editor of motorcycle.com wrote an interesting article concerning motorcycle safty. Here's a quick excerpt: "Just because you are free to ride your motorcycle or scooter in the U.S. with hardly enough clothing for a beach p...

Time To Get Outfitted For Fall Weather

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:48:36 -0700

If you’re like me, you don't hibernate your bike in the winter. But also if you’re like me, you want to be comfortable while out there in the freezing cold air riding your bike. The answer is heated jackets or liners and gloves. Yo...

Daytona Biketoberfest party at the Broken Spoke.

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:32:10 -0700

This just in from my friend, Jennifer M. Ramella at the Broken Spoke Saloon... Foghat, Blackfoot headline Broken Spoke’s Biketoberfest party!The Broken Spoke Saloon is geared up for its last bash of 2009. Those of you who missed (...

2010 Harley CVO" Softail Convertible.

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:30:51 -0700

Getting the best of both worlds with this one of a kind ride. Cross the country in custom comfort, or easily strip down for quick trips around town or bar hoppin'.The CVO Softail Convertible is a refined touring machine ready for any road trip with a...

Broken Spoke Saloon & Campground lights it up in 2009.

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:50:30 -0700

Broken Spoke Saloon & Campground Sturgis, South Dakota: Coming off the heels of an exciting and successful 2009 Sturgis Rally, The Broken Spoke Saloon & Campground is looking forward to the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle R...

On my way to Sturgis 2009.

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:04:12 -0700

I had a nice ride the previous day traveling nearly 450 miles without a hitch. I’d expected the same for day two, leaving early that morning from Ontario, Oregon. My 2005 Harley Softail Deluxe was running like a dream and my plan was to ride th...

After almost a month in the hospital, I'm back.

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:22:59 -0700

My 2005 Softail Deluxe didn't fair so well.

The complete story to come shortly along with some helpful insights on passing large vehicles on mountain roads. Until then...

The Broken Spoke Campground salutes all veterans - 69th Sturgis Bike Rally

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:14:16 -0700

Broken Spoke Campground This just in from my friend Jennifer Mercaldi Ramella: jen@thetargetcompanies.com, and The Broken Spoke Saloon and Campground:August 1-8, The Broken Spoke Campground, Highway 79 North, Stu...

Milwaukee goes scootering

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:37:42 -0700

Art by Ezcat “Tops them all in beauty! Tops them all in performance!”That was Harley's slogan for the 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper, Harley's version of the Vespa and Cushman motor scooters.WWII was becoming a fading memory, t...

Forty years of hard work deserves a great party!

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:41:05 -0700

This just in from Jennifer Mercaldi Ramella – jen@thetargetcompanies.com and The Broken Spoke Saloon and Campground:Sugar Bear and Michael Lichter Celebrated by Broken Spoke CampgroundForty Years of Hard Work Deserves a Great Part...

Smokin' Joe played a big part in Harley-Davidson's colorful history. Part 2 of 2

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:21:40 -0700

Art by EzcatThe Pacific Coast Championship didn’t prove to be the big break Joe had hoped for and he struggled on a couple more years with one run of bad luck after another.Finally on July 4th, 1925 in Altoona, Pennsylvania ...

Smokin' Joe played a big part in Harley-Davidson's colorful history. Part 1 of 2

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:01:18 -0700

“Through the 20th century, several riders would uphold the tradition and pride of Harley-Davidson Racing, but the man who laid the groundwork for it all was Joe Petrali.” “In a six-year stretch between 1931 and 1936, Petrali...

Broken Spoke, activities and accommodations for the 69th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:06:43 -0700

The Broken Spoke opens on July 28, 2009 and activities run through August 9, 2009.As of today, 06/08/09, camping spots are available for $99.00 per person, for the entire rally. They also have some 30 or 50-amp RV spots available.Unfortunately all pr...

2009 H-D" CVO" Fat Bob®

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:13:43 -0700

Art by Ezcat Harley-Davidson started its Custom Vehicle Operations™, or "CVO", program in 1999 and every year since they've been releasing a select few of these bad boys. These factory customs are powered by Harley's 180...

Harley's unique sound goes back to the beginning

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:01:07 -0700

KnuckleHead, art by Ezcat What gives Harley Davidson Motorcycles that legendary sound?The design of the classic Harley-Davidson two cylinder V-Twin, with the pistons mounted in a 45° "V" angle position on...

Harley-Davidson Softail® Rocker C"

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:31:09 -0700

Art by Ezcat Harley-Davidson's Custom Chopper My brother just bought one of these factory made custom Choppers and I took it out for a spin. Climb...

1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead, a true legend

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:07:17 -0700

Art by Ezcat The legend carries on.At the mere mention of the name "Knucklehead" and the ears of the Harley-Davidson enthusiast will perk up. But for the novice it's only a name Harley-Davidson uses for one of its motors, if t...

2009 Harley CVO" Softail® Springer

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:21:58 -0700

Art by Ezcat The nostalgic Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations, (CVO), Softail Springer is a one of a kind in the factory customs category. The Granite and chrome treated, Screamin’ Eagle 110-cid (1800cc) Twin Cam...

CHP to step up patrols during 2009 Laguna Seca

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:08:14 -0700

(Photo; BAS CZERWINSKI/Associated Press) CHP to step up patrols.With the 5th annual MotoGP World Championship in Laguna Seca to open Thursday and the influx of motorcycles is already very obvious in the Monterey bay area. With so many m...

2009 Santa Cruz

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:35:12 -0700

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