Harley-Davidson Want’s You To Raise Your Voice On Riding & Living Free
Harley-Davidson is giving enthusiasts a chance to raise their voice on riding and living free. Visit http://www.h-d.com/freecountry to make your statement and see nearly 6,000 others.
Using your message and an image of a 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle of your choice, you can create a custom banner ad that can then be shared on social media sites and turned into a wallpaper.
Cool, no?
Check out the new 2010 model video:
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Have You Checked Out H-D Ink Yet?
H-D Ink is a new, limited-edition brand of MotorClothes® apparel from Harley-Davidson.
Inked by tattoo masters from around the world and cut from the highest-quality materials, H-D Ink is available exclusively at select H-D dealerships. See it online now at http://www.harley-davidson.com/hdink.
We’re In The Harley-Davidson Mosaic!
If you hadn’t heard, Harley-Davidson did something unique for their 2010 catalog.
Check out the Harley-Davidson 2010 Mosiac at http://www.h-d-mosaic.com/.
Collecting thousands of photos from around the world, they created a cover that is a mosaic symbolizing the passion and enthusiasm of the community that has fueled Harley-Davidson for more than 105 years.
My girlfriend Lynn & I are part of the 2010 mosiac. You can find our pictures by using the following codes: karl1, karl2, karl3, karl4, & karl6.
The best part of this mosaic is that it showcases the people who ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles – enthusiasts, riders, their bikes, tattoos or experiences such as rallies, rides or concerts. The goal of the 2010 Motorcycle Catalog Mosaic speaks to the fact that no matter what your background or where you’re from, with Harley-Davidson, you’re part of something bigger…the Harley-Davidson family.
Be Part of History!
All the details and instructions on how to submit are listed here: http://www.harley-davidson-mosaic.com
Their goal is to collect at least 10,000 photos by Friday, May 15th. Once a photo is submitted, we’ll send out an email to confirm its receipt. From there you’ll be able to review and locate your photo in the mosaic.
I’m looking forward to seeing you on the cover with me!
Remembering History & Tradition Will Make Marketing Better!
I have issues with May being anything other than Motorcycle Awareness month within the community. We should NEVER add anything that encroaches on, what I feel should be, the single biggest issue in motorcycling. The stats speak for themselves…the MSF’s campaign saves lives!
Secondly….as Chessie so eloquently points out in her rant on the subject: http://chessiestales.blogspot.com/2009/04/celebrating-female-riderif-youre-gonna.html, the impression is that the women riding today is a new phenomenon wiping away for newer riders the very proud history of the woman rider.
Here in Alaska we have some serious women riders (we have one woman that’s the daughter of a long time rider – her mother would get in trouble in the 50′s for wearing pants – even though she was riding) and they definitely tow their own against the guys. In some cases I’d prefer them over the guys when riding!
Harley Davidson has done a very successful job of marketing the “biker lifestyle” to its customers creating a very large following for their brand.
However, I would love to see them stick to tradition and/or history in their marketing.
Case in point, the reemergence of the FLTC Tour Glide, now called the FLTR Road Glide. Why the new name? My personal favorite, the “harley wave” (which I speak about in my FAQ), was not a Harley invention by any stretch of the imagination.
It seems that when the Harley marketing team gets involved in adding to the lifestyle, they don’t research any history or traditions which is sad really. You’d think a company of “motorcycle enthusiasts” would be…oh…I don’t know…more into maintaining history/tradition.
Maybe that’s what the new Harley-Davidson museum will do!
On The Road Again!
For those who didn’t know/remember I was in my first motorcycle wreck about a year ago. I spent last year in a Wheelchair, a therapeutic pool (that was so soothing), working my way up to a walker, to being able to just walk.
Did I mention that using a walker flat out sucks?
Anyways…the bike was at the shop pretty much through the winter waiting on parts to be repaired so baby didn’t get home till February. So I didn’t have the bike in the garage till I was in good enough shape to sit in the saddle.
So the bike and I have been back together for almost 90 days & I’ve been honestly apprehensive about what would happen when I was able to ride again.
- Would I be able to sit on the bike?
- Would I be able to handle the bumps?
- Would I be able to sit for extended periods on the bike?
- Would I freak out with drivers acting stupid?
- Would I be able to ride to and past the place where I wrecked?
So yesterday the weather was sunny, the roads were dry and my anticipation was an all time high so I went for it.
I’ll say that donning everything and throwing a leg over the bike was envigorating to say the least. Starting the bike up was easy (once I remembered to turn on the fuel <smacking forehead>) and rolling out of the garage was a snap.
You hear the adage “it’s like riding a bike, you never forget” but yesterday I finally see what they meant. The old habits kicked in and I was off!
I stopped at the local dealership to ask if they wanted to test drive the bike (standard procedure, but since it was ready in February they didn’t get a chance to perform the test ride). The shop manager, Craig, looked me dead in the eye and says “Karl…do you really want to give up riding today? You rode it here, so you tell me.”
After making one adjustment on the bike at the shop (the boot shifter was off slightly), I was back on the road and it was wonderful! All of the MSF training, years of experience and so on kicked in and I was doing very well.
A lunch hour that will stick in my mind for a long time.
So I arrive back at the office and I’m told I look like the Cheshire Cat coming into the office. I do notice that the day is brighter and better for sure.
At this point I am presented with a wooden sign that the guys got for me it simply says “Time spent on a motorcycle is not deducted from ones lifespan” which I couldn’t help but be moved by the gesture. I work wth some really cool guys.
Twice yesterday I went to the corporate office, once I had to go and the other I volunteered. What can I say? I’m willing to make the effort…know what I mean <smile>.
So at the end of the day I take the long way home. I even rode past where the accident occured and no problems.
Tomorrow, I’m grabbing Lynn and heading out!
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I've been riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles since I was 19....I'm originally from Jamaica, raised in New York City and now call Anchorage, Alaska home. While I'm a H-D "enthusiast" I am not one of those...um...people who somehow believe that Harley's are the be-all-end-all motorcycle or that I'm a better "American" by buying HD. If you're on two wheels, you're up two cool points in my book!
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