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The Hardbikes Mission

This story has two metal flake chapters. Bob Kay a major VP, for Bikers Choice, for over 20 years lived the biker lifestyle. He studied the industry, components, built bikes and rode with the best. I’m not kidding, Bob attended every major event for two decades, researched every part developed and worked with the finest […]

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Buells For 2006

NEW ULYSSES AND LIGHTNING LONG LEAD BUELL LINE FOR 2006 Updates Enhance All 2006 XB Models All Buell XB models benefit from the following design changes in 2006: New Swingarm Designed to be significantly lighter and stiffer, the new XB swingarm weighs 0.56 pounds less than the previous swingarm, a significant reduction in already low

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Muscle Bike Feature

The Man, John Covington, and his new ride. The coolest thing about being involved with a motorcycle company is being able to build a new personal bike to ride. My last bike was fully practical, bags, windshield and even a cigarette lighter to plug my cell phone into while on the road. My old prototype

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HARDBIKES 2006 BIKES

RB 200 BobberOld school bobber resembles the competition look of the 30’s and 40’s.Features:Old style rigid with 36 degree rake, single down tube, mustang tank, polished stainless oil tank, bobbed rear fender, 200 mm rear tire, 96 inch S&S engine, LSD 5 speed transmission. RB 250/300 Neo-BobberAt stretched out bobber for bigger riders. The Neo-Bobber

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Prowler with the Power

While Suzuki cruiser design has evoked pretty much the yawn reflex, that all changed when preliminary images of Suzuki’s Boulevard M109R muscle cruiser were first released. Public response was instantaneous. It walked the walked and talked the talk. No more namby pamby, take the wife to the hootenanny, don’t rock-the-boat-bike with this one. Here was

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Viper Acquires New Manufacturing Facility

Viper Motorcycles for 2006. Viper Powersports has entered into a binding agreement to purchase a 32,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility on 4 acres located in Monticello, Mn. The facility meets Viper’s current manufacturing needs and is zoned for expansion as Viper continues to expand and grow.Viper Motorcycle Company will introduce its second model, the Diablo

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