Best Rallies in Florida This Year
The weather’s warming up and you’re itching to take out your Hog and there’s no better place than the sunny peninsula of Florida. Here are a few of our favorite Florida events coming up that you can ride your bike to – it’s a day at the beach!
Jordan Frasure Poker Run: This annual event kicks off in Orlando Florida in late May. Riders race against each other and the proceeds go to a good cause, a customized wheelchair Read the rest of this entry »
The Many Years Of Harley Davidson Bikes
Harley Davidson has now been making motorcycles for over a hundred years. The company was started in 1903 by two childhood friends and soon came to be the dominant motorcycle- making firm in the country” and soon, in the world. The military was quick to make use of their products during World War I. During the post- war years, a number of improvements were made, including a Teardrop gas tank in 1925 and a front brake in 1928. Not even the Great Depression was enough to demolish Harley Davidson, which progressed even further, adding a new flathead engine in 1935 and “dry sump” Read the rest of this entry »
The Time Line Of Harley Davidson Bikes
Harley Davidson is synonymous with American motorcycles, but this was not always the case. Harley Davidson is a company with a history of over a hundred years. They had to survive many ups and downs to get to where they are now.
1903: Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson build their first 1HP motorcycle together.
1908: The Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company is born in a small barn in Milwaukee, WI. They employ twenty people to build their cycles.
1909: Harley Davidson make their first V-Twin (not the first V-Twin). It cranks out a whopping 7 Read the rest of this entry »
Where You Can Find Harley Davidson Bikes
There are many options for the Harley Davidson buff, casual fan or those just getting involved with Harley Davidson the American classic. Harley Davidson bikes can be purchased directly from dealers. You’ll find a dealer in most every major city. These dealerships are no different than any other type of dealership dealing in the sales of bikes.
Other options do exist however if there is not a dealer nearby or you prefer an alternate method. Consider the use of the internet to search online classifieds, auction houses and even Harley Davidson clubs where members are selling their used Read the rest of this entry »
The Direction Harley Davidson Bikes Are Heading
Harley-Davidson motorcycles of the 21st century are moving in a new direction. The Harley brand name is normally associated with choppers and highway cruisers. While the cruisers are still being made, the new V-Rod line takes Harley into uncharted territory.
Harley, trying to increase the scope of their buying demographic, introduced the V-Rod in 2001. It was designed to compete with sport and muscle bikes from America and Japan. To bring extra power to the machine, Harley-Davidson teamed up with Read the rest of this entry »
The History Of Harley Davidson Bikes
The history of Harley Davidson Bikes began in 1903 with Bill Haley and Arthur William Davidson developing a 1-cylinder motorcycle. It was very reliable and a real beautiful bike. It didn’t take long before it was bought and by 1905 they had built 11 more. In 1908 their production was up to 154 and the company was officially born in an old wooden barn. Within a short period of time they had 20 employees turning out their bikes in a big stone building. The “Bar and Shield” logo was added in 1910 and is still the emblem of the Harley today. 1912 the first bike was sold Read the rest of this entry »
2011 Drag Race Schedule
The All Harley Drag Racing Association has put out their 2011 Screamin’ Eagle Championship Series schedule and the lineup looks like this:
March 5-6: Florida Bike Week Nationals (Orlando, FL)April 16-17; Mid-West Nitro Nationals (Tulsa, OK)April 30-May 1: Carolina Spring Nitro Nationals (Rockingham,NC)May 21-22: Liberty Nitro Nationals (Numidia,PA)June 4-5: Ohio Bike Week Nationals (Norwalk,OH)June 25-26: Northeast Nitro Nationals (Atco, NJ)August 5-6: Thunder in the Valley Nationals (Bristol, TN)August 10-11: Race at the Rally (Sturgis, SD)August 27-28: Northwest Nitro Nationals (Woodburn, OR)September 17-18: Cajun Nitro Nationals (Belle Rose, LA)October 8-9: Jim McClure Nitro Nationals (Rockingham, NC)
Make sure you mark your calendars to catch the action of Top Fuel riders like Jay Turner and Steve Dorn; Street Pro riders like Mike Roberts and Rich Vreeland, and Screamin’ Eagle V Rod Destroyer riders like Brian MacAlister and Jim Sweet.
Four Spring Events
When the snow is lying frozen along the highway and there’s nothing much beckoning you to the great outdoors it’s a pretty good time to get your calendar out and plan your upcoming year.We thought we’d throw a few events out to inspire you to either commit the date in ink or to at least make sure your bike is ready should you decide to hit the road on the spur of the moment.
- Daytona Bike Week (March 4 March 13) You can’t miss this one it’s considered one of the largest rallies in the world and draws names like Orange County Choppers and Arlen Ness. Enjoy beachfront rides in a setting you’ll not soon forget!
- Arizona Bike Week (March 30 April 3) There’s nothing like the desert in the spring, and Scottsdale is no exception. Enjoy Heart in concert and the 6th annual T-Bar Trail Ride.
- Leesburg Bikefest (April 7 April 10) should be on your list for a Florida destination if you aren’t able to make it to Read the rest of this entry »
Holiday Gift Ideas for 50 or Less
If there’s a Harley lover in your family and you want to embrace that notion this holiday season, why not consider one of the following gift ideas that will surely get their engine’s revving (all available at the official Harley site or your local Harley store). Holiday Stocking: Awesome black stocking emblazoned with an embroidered Bar & Shield logo and a decorative front buckle. The stocking is made of 100 wool with faux leather trim at retails for 25.Bar & Shield Logo Flask Set: It can get nippy riding in the winter, so why not think about packing a stainless steel flask that even includes four shot glasses and a funnel? A perfec Read the rest of this entry »
Questions about buying/renting a Harley-Davidson
There are multiple options when it comes to getting a Harley-Davidson. For instance, you don