Touring
by Buck Manning photos by Mathew Scott Barnett's Magazine As a kid, I never got mules. I'd watch old cowboy movies and thought that anybody that rode a mule or had anything to do with a mule was an ass themselves. Mules were some ancient experiment of breeding a horse and a donkey gone wrong. They were obstinate (maybe because they're all sterile?), slow, stupid looking, and ready to kick or bite for no
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by James TurinoHDForumsModern technology has brought about many (sometimes unwanted) advances to the bike world--automatic shifting, ABS, hard candy colored metal flake, and the Hayabusa engine. It's also brought us new ways to communicate on a bike beyond the basic hand signals. While other products are still working out the communication kinks, UClear has hit the mark on interpersonal, on-board communication for bikers with its HBC200 unit. It may not be pretty, but it's definitely
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by John Coyle HDForums The dates have just been announced for the third annual Queens of the Road in Copperhead, Georgia. Hog riding ladies--and the folks who love them--will be descending on The Lodge at Copperhead in Blairsville, Georgia starting Thursday, June 27th, and will be terrorizing the local populace until the following Sunday. Actually, I made that last part up. But the group will be heading out to carve twisties on the Gauntlet, the Dragon
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by John Coyle HDForums Crashing your bike sucks. But if there can be a bright side to sending your pride and joy on a sparky slide across the asphalt, it's that if you manage to get off properly, you can look like a total bad ass. Case in point? This dude. Initially, it looks like homeboy is going to simply scrape his pegs and carry his custom Bagger through the corner--but the situation quickly goes pear-shaped. Fortunately,
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## Press Release ##NEW SizesAmerican Elite Touring TireDunlop's American Elite is the only aftermarket tire line for Harley-Davidson motorcycles that is designed, tested and manufactured in the USA. Now available to fit many more Harley-Davidson models.Tread design helps provide even wear and quiet operation in a variety of conditions, wet and dry.MT Multi-Tread rear tire incorporates a long-wearing compound in the center of the tire tread and a lateral-grip compound on each shoulder to enhance
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story by Peter LaFrancephotos by Jack "I can't wait for it" CofanoBarnetts Magazine All right, I'm probably starting off on the wrong foot right in the title as I'm sure this is a military tribute bike and not a post-apocalypse special. Hey, I'll admit it when I'm wrong and in this case I probably am, but I do like the idea of this bike being built from abandoned military parts after the big whatever. It's
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Photos by Jack Cofano Buck ManningBarnett's MagazineEvery bike has a back story about how it came into an owner's possession. Many are purchased after years of wishing and hoping and saving while others are just bought on a split-second whim. It's somewhat unusual when the owner is not the one who instigates a purchase, often it's some form of peer pressure that leads to two-wheel ownership. But with Chris Pleva's feature bike, it his lovely
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Display of Handling Has Hooligans Fearfulby Jason GiacchinoIt's a common misconception among sport bike riders that the best way to shake a motorcycle cop atop a hog is to lead them into the twisties and outmaneuver "the man".However, this viral video has riders of all disciplines reconsidering the logic.After a few dozen viewings we feel we're qualified to present a few questions for thought. Among these: where in the world did they get so
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The 2011 FLTRU Road Glide Ultra from Harley-Davidson is one of the best visual displays the company has ever made. It offers classic styling, with powerful upgrades you can experience and enjoy. This is a new bike to the Glide series and is much anticipated by the Harley-Davidson community. Though a large touring bike, this bike is easy to handle and offers even a beginning rider the ride of a lifetime. Styling Because this is
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The 2011 Harley-Davidson Touring models are an exceptional line of powerful motorcycles. For many years, it was the big hogs (dressers, touring bikes, whatever you chose to call them) and then the Sportsters. Surely there are those who, when you said Harley, knew nothing more than these big, V-twin machines. Back then, they had knuckle head motors, droopy leather saddle bags with fringes that scraped the ground when you rode, and a large seat that
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The Harley Davidson touring family of iconic motorcycles is available in Road King and Electra Glide models, each with their own characteristic feel, style and appeal. The Road King models feature an old-time cruiser look straight out of the 1940s and 50s, when big twin ruled American roads. Electra Glide models include custom fork-mounted front fairings, like a Batwing with its characteristic style and shape or a Sharknose fairing and the unusual double headed lamp
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The 2010 Harley Davidson Street Glide is a bare essentials touring motorcycle with full-length floorboards, heel/toe shift levers, passenger pegs, and a reduced seat height with air-adjustable rear shocks. Designed for long highway miles, the 2010 Street Glide includes an air-cooled 96 cubic inch Twin Cam 96 with 92.6 ft lbs of torque @ 3500 rpm and 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission with helical-cut 5th gear that makes shifting smoother and decreases transmission noise.
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The 2010 Road King Classic is a majestic motorcycle with cross-country comfort, style--featuring leather-wrapped hard saddlebags and a one-piece, two-up Road King classic seat sitting 26.9 inches from the ground. A motorcycle designed to deliver a classic look with modern performance and power, the 2010 Road King Classic includes a chrome fuel tank console and rubber-mounted black powder-coated Twin Cam 96 engine with 92 ft lbs of torque @ 3500 rpm.
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The 2010 Harley Davidson Road King is a top of the line touring motorcycle featuring a one-piece, two-up Road King Classic seat. Designed to make riding comfortable and fun, the 2010 Harley Davidson Road King has 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear brakes and a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission with helical-cut 5th gear that makes shifting smoother and decreases transmission noise.
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The 2010 Harley Davidson Road Glide rolls out for 2010 with the classic touring style--featuring a mounted Shark Nose fairing with two integrated storage compartments and Street Glide rider floorboards with passenger pegs. A motorcycle designed for the long trips, the 2010 Road Glide includes a one-piece, two-up seat that promotes passenger comfort as much as for the driver. A TLE sidecar with matching colors and style is optional.
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Introduced for the first time this year, the 2010 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited features the the power and performance of a large rubber-mounted and blacked-out 103 cubic inch engine with 102 ft lbs of torque @ 3500 rpm combined with the cargo carrying ability of a newly updated King Tour Pak luggage rack with dual zippers. A large motorcycle designed and developed for comfort and convenience, the 2010 Ultra Limited comes with sparkling
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The 2010 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic is a limited run touring class motorcycle. It features long-haul comfort created by a one-piece, two-up seat combined with the power and performance of a air-cooled, rubber-mounted Twin Cam 96 engine producing 92.6 ft lbs of torque @ 3500 rpm. The Ultra Classic has tons of storage with the King Tour Pak, featuring woven-nylon soft luggage liners and easy access storage pockets.
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The 2010 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic is a touring class motorcycle with the custom luxury of a King Tour Pak and one-piece, two-up seat with passenger backrest. A motorcycle designed for the open road, the 2010 Electra Glide Classic has added cargo space provided by injection-moulded GTX saddlebags with locks that fit the ignition key for added convenience.
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The 2009 Harley Davidson Road King features the very best in two-wheeled reliability and riding comfort for both the rider and passenger. It features upgrades including a redesigned frame, drive system, chassis and bigger fuel tank.
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The power of this Harley's high-performance air-cooled Twin Cam 96 engine makes short work of short and long journeys and the sound intimidates the senses. This year they have redesigned the frame and drive system of the 2009 Harley Davidson Road King Classic and rubber-mounted the 1584 cc Twin Cam to reduce vibration and sound.
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The 2009 Harley Davidson Road Glide has a sleek classic style combined with comfort that lasts the duration of the ride. For 2009, Harley Davidson redesigned the frame of the Harley Davidson Road Glide, including newly styled front forks, rear shocks, and black 28-spoke cast aluminum wheels.
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The 2009 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic enables the Harley enthusiast to enjoy ultimate comfort during longer trips. With top-of-the-line accessories, the ability to carry more gear, alongside classic Harley Davidson aesthetic appeal, this motorcycle is perfect for the cruising rider.
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The 2009 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic includes all the comforts and performance that enthusiasts expect in a Harley motorcycle. You and your passenger get the royal treatment on this luxurious ride.
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This touring class motorcycle has a look and appeal designed specifically for the Harley Davidson enthusiast. Harley Davidson redesigned the saddle from previous models for increased comfort and included a Twin Cam 96 cu inch engine that is impossible to ignore.
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The 2009 Harley Davidson Street Glide includes a slammed suspension, stripped front fender and iconic Harley Davidson feel. This motorcycle is the enthusiast's perfect combination of street rep and custom Harley Davidson comfort and affordability. A refreshed frame, stylish front forks, useful rear shocks, cast aluminum wheels wrapped in Dunlop tires, and redesigned drive system improved the level of comfort to make long trips pleasant with plenty of ability for fun. The 2009 Harley Davidson
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The Harley Davidson Road King first hit the road in 1994 as a touring bike with classic 50's styling, and it still looks great today. The 2009 Harley Davidson Road King is the newest edition in a line of classic touring bikes that includes the 2009 Harley Davidson Road King Classic, the Electra Glide and the Electra Glide Ultra Classic. Designed to be a good alternative to riders wanting a top quality touring bike, but
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