Harley News Round-Up: Events, Debuts & More

Harley News Round-Up: Events, Debuts & More

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It’s Been a Week of Superheroes, Young Riders & Spurned Lovers Torching Motorcycles

HDforums loves Marvel superheroes. After all, most of us wish we had their awesome superpowers. Everyone loved these superhero-themed Harleys and helmets! If that wasn’t enough, this week we featured Harley-Davidson’s latest “hands-on” display for children, a woman torching her boyfriend’s Harley, a charity bike sale, and even the U.S. Beef Association.

 

Harley News Round-Up: Events, Debuts & More

‘Hands-On Harley’ Cruising into Upstate N.Y.

Harley-Davidson is bringing the wonderful world of motorcycles to the young visitors of the Strong Museum. Harley enthusiasts can learn how the laws of physics affect a motorcycle in motion at a variety of test sites. The “Hands-On Harley” interactive display opens Jan. 21 and is part of an ongoing touring exhibit. Learn more…

 

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Jealous Rage Leads to Torched Springer (Video)

One jilted lover in Arizona is going to a special place in hell for destroying her boyfriend’s 2004 H-D Springer. Police and firefighters went to a home for a reported shed fire, and inside the storage unit officials found the destroyed motorcycle. Even worse, she texted “U gotta see what I’m about to do” to her boyfriend before doing so! Watch more…

 

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Bikers Rev for a Very Special Cause

In a world filled with bad news, it’s nice to have an escape like motorcycling. And it’s even better when you can leverage your hobby to brighten someone else’s day. Such is the case of a young boy named Zane, who had over 100 bikers come to a McDonald’s to wish him happy birthday. Some gave him gifts, including a Harley-Davidson t-shirt and his very own motorcycle helmet! Read more…

 

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U.S. Beef Association Could Be H-D’s Biggest Ally

The U.S. Beef lobby in Washington is currently pushing an agenda that could help Harley-Davidson, and hurt foreign motorcycle manufacturers. A ridiculous 100% tax on all European-built motorcycles sold in this country could be approved due to a silly beef tariff issue with the Europeans. If it sounds crazy, it’s because it is! Find out more…

 

 

Jerry Perez is a regular contributor to Ford Truck Enthusiasts, Corvette Forum, and 6SpeedOnline, among other auto sites.