from https://auto.ndtv.com Michio Suzuki founded the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company in March 15,1920, and over the years expanded its business from looms to motorcycles, automobiles, outboard motors, and ATVs. Suzuki Motor Corporation is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. Currently the third-largest manufacture in Japan, it was on this day, March 15, in 1920, when Michio Suzuki founded the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company. Over the years, the company expanded its business from looms to motorcycles, automobiles, outboard motors, and ATVs, and right now, it has 35 production facilities in 23 countries and 133 distributors in 192 countries. To celebrate its centenary, the company has created a new website that walks us through the biggest highlights, iconic launches, and achivements of the company, over the last century. While Michio Suzuki founded the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company 1920, it also started 11 years before that in 1909 with Suzuki Loom Works in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Later, in 1920, it was recognised, incorporated and capitalized at 500,000 Yen, which is approximately ₹ 3.42 lakh as per current exchange rates. However, it was 32 years later, in 1952, that Suzuki entered the world of motor vehicles with the launch of the Power Free 36 cc, 2-stroke motorised bicycle, and two years later changed the company’s name to Suzuki Motor Company. In March 1955, the automaker introduced its first motorcycle, the Suzuki Colleda 125 cc 4-stroke bike, and the same year, in October, the company debuted its first four-wheeler Suzulight. The car was powered by a 360 cc engine and was in production from 1955 to 1969. In 1961 the company also introduced pick-up trucks and vans under the brand, which were called Suzulight Carry. It was manufactured at the company’s new plant in Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The Carry brand name is still used by the company for its light commercial vehicles, that is also sold in India as Super Carry. In 1962, Suzuki won the 50cc-class championship in the Isle of Man TT race, and in 63′ Mitsuo Ito won the title again for Suzuki and became the first Japanese rider to win the Isle of Man TT in the 50 cc class. In 1965, the company started making outboard motors and launched D55 5.5hp, 2-cylinder motor. Two years later, in 1967, the company opened its first motorcycle plant outside Japan, in Thailand. 1970 was again a milestone year for the company for that is when the company launched the Jimny, a small 4×4 SUV powered by a 360 cc twin-cylinder engine, and in 1975 Suzuki begins its first overseas car production with the assembly of the Jimny LJ50 4×4 car in Pakistan. In 1972, the Suzuki GT380 371cc, twin-cylinder motorcycle made its debut. The company ended the decade with yet another iconic model, the Suzuki Alto hatchback, in 1979, which was powered by a 550 cc 2-cylinder motor. In 1981, the Suzuki GSX 1100S Katana was launched, a 4-cylinder motorcycle which was also introduced in the global markets. And a year later, in 1982, Suzuki entered a joint venture with Maruti Udyog Ltd, which later became Maruti Suzuki India, currently India’s largest car manufacturer. In 1983 the company started production of Suzuki cars in India, with the Maruti 800, and the same year, Suzuki introduced RG250 250cc, twin-cylinder sportbike. In 1985, the company GSX-R750 750 cc motorcycle. In 1990, Suzuki signed yet another basic agreement on a joint venture for car production in Hungary, marking its entry into Easter Europe. In 1993, the company officially became Suzuki Motor Corporation. Subsequently, we saw the launch of some important models like – the Wagon R in 1993, the Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa in 1999, and, in 2004 the company’s popular Swift hatchback. In 2017, the company opened its new manufacturing facility in India, in Gujarat, and a new motorcycle plant in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan.

Hey,

Are we living through some strange times or what? This is one of those tests and we won’t know the answers until it’s over.

It’s sorta like a final at the Bikernet medical school. You could check Covid Measures too reactionary and costly and be wrong or visa versa. Let’s just hope at the end of the flu season, we can laugh and say it wasn’t a big deal.

Bikernet isn’t shutting down or curbing operations.

I’m working around the clock with a couple of contractors in Deadwood to dial in the Badlands Bikernet headquarters for the rally. Sin Wu and the Redhead are approving the Chinese whorehouse décor.

Dr. Hamster and Mike Stevenson delivered the Doctor’s Panhead project back to the headquarters, and I will start the finishing touches on it tomorrow to get the sheet metal to Deny for paint and prep this bike for the trip to Deadwood and the rally.

Let’s get to the news and at the end I’ll attempt to explain the other items on the Bikernet To-Do list for this year. Hang On!

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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com

In the entire history of Harley-Davidson, which is over a century, the longest-running nameplate has been the Sportster. It was introduced back in 1957 as a successor to the Model K, and it is presently one of the most appreciate bikes in the world.

When they first hit the market, these bikes were a sight to behold, despite the fact they shared much with the Ks that preceded them, from frame to fenders, and the large gas tank and front suspension in between. Powered by a flat-head engine fitted directly on the frame, it proved to be quite a challenge for riders in terms of vibration.

This doesn’t seem to have been such an issue, though, as the bikes were made in this configuration for years, well until 2003 when rubber isolation mounts and tie links were fitted to reduce the vibration felt by the riders.

Because there were so many of them made for so long, finding a Sportster on the open market is a breeze. It might not be so easy finding a Sportster from the very first production year, though, especially one in what seems to be very good condition.

Exactly such a bike popped up on the list of vehicles that went under the hammer last week during the Mecum Glendale auction in Arizona. For reasons unknown, it failed to sell, so it is still up for grabs.

The seller of the bike claims this is a complete restoration of a 1957 Sportster, but provides no actual details on the work that has been done to it.

With the gas tank and fenders painted red, chrome on the handlebars, parts of the engine and exhaust, and skim tires, this Sportster sure is a sight to behold, especially for those with a soft spot for older versions of one of the most popular motorcycles still available today.

by Elena Gorgan from https://www.autoevolution.com

Why choose between riding a Hog or driving a classic (-looking) car when you can actually do both? Add looking like a retro Batman villain, and this might just be an offer you could not refuse.

If only it were still on the table.

In December 2010, the 1939 Lincoln Sedan Delivery Deco Liner and Harley Davidson Sportster Deco Scoot (this is the official name and what a mouthful it is!) was sold at a Bonhams auction to the Louwman Museum, The Hague, Netherlands. The Louwman is one of the top automotive museums in Europe, home to some of the rarest and weirdest items ever made.

It fits right in.

Completed in June 2008, it is the work of artist Frank Nicholas and Terry Cook of New Jersey-based Deco Rides. The Deco Liner project represents the culmination of 3 years of hard work for the team. It’s a one-off custom 1939 Lincoln Zephyr built from scratch into a delivery sedan, with a matching, modified Harley-Davidson Sportster in the back.

Not only is the Harley-Davidson removable and fully-working, but when stored inside the car, it becomes an integral part of it. The Deco Liner project isn’t about functionality, with the bright purple paint job and ornate bodywork on both vehicles being the biggest giveway. Deco Rides describes it as a way of presenting “two new concepts to the rodding world:” the “concept of the bike in the car” (duh) and the decorative metal trim, inspired by mid-30s Paris coach cars.

No one would hold it against you if you thought it was inspired by retro Batman villain cars, though. It would make the perfect 2-in-1 getaway vehicle for one such baddie, too.

Bonhams describes it a “virtual Fabergé egg on wheels,” which seems to make light of the amount of work that went into building this thing, but is surprisingly accurate. It’s made up of the Deco Liner and the Deco Scoot, with both receiving countless modifications and fully-handcrafted aluminum bodies that earn them the status of works of sculpture.

The Deco Scoot is a custom 1991 Harley-Davidson Sportster chosen for its height, and then lowered and modified, after the Deco Liner was built by chopping the top off and creating the elongated body. The bike can be loaded into the car by means of a nine-foot long aluminum ramp that is deployed and retracted at the touch of a button. When not in use, the ramp is tucked away inside the car, so it’s not visible.

Once in position, the bike is secured by straps and becomes a part of the car interior – the front fender of the bike comes in between the Viper bucket seats and serves as an armrest. So you’d better make sure you don’t get it all muddied up.

The Deco Liner is a Frankenstein of a car made to resemble the 1939 Lincoln Zephyr. Nicholas and Cook used a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer for the front chassis and then built the rear chassis from scratch to fit and carry the bike, discarding the rest of the Blazer. A General Motors Goodwrench 350 cubic inch V8 crate engine was fitted instead of the original V6 in the Blazer.

The front-wheel-drive Deco Liner comes with power windows, power brakes and power steering (though no one is using any as of the time of writing, being on display at the museum), custom black and silver interior, and a 1960-62 Chrysler “goldfish bowl” instrument cluster.

Before being sold off to the Louwman Museum for $117,000 in 2010, the Deco Liner and Deco Scoot were paraded throughout the U.S., causing quite a sensation at the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota, the Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire, the Goodguys Rod & Custom event in Columbus, Ohio, and the Detroit Autorama, among others. It is now on display with the original lettering on the side of the delivery removed.

from https://www.globenewswire.com

2020 Yamaha Wolverine X4 XT-R Edition Raffle Raises Money for SEAL Families

/EIN News/ — MARIETTA, Ga., March 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, recently provided a new 2020 Yamaha Wolverine X4 XT-R Edition Side-by-Side (SxS) to the SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation (NSWFF) for auction at their annual fundraiser near San Diego, California. Built Real World Tough in the U.S. at Yamaha’s Newnan, Georgia, manufacturing facility, the Proven Off-Road XT-R Edition Wolverine X4 donation raised capital toward the organization’s mission of supporting SEAL members’ families. This marks Yamaha’s sixth year of aiding NSWFF, allowing more than $100,000 in funding to be raised for the much-deserved recipients.

“Yamaha is proud to continue supporting the SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation and its mission of assisting the families of those who defend our freedoms,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha motorsports marketing manager. “We are honored to work with this highly esteemed organization and support their efforts of raising awareness and assistance for the brave and heroic NSWFF families.”

The SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation is a San Diego based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 that raises awareness and funds for special programs in direct support of the NSWFF families on a local, national, and global scale. Further details on the NSWFF organization and fundraiser can be found at SEALFamilyFoundation.org.

In addition to all the durable and reliable attributes coming standard on every Yamaha SxS and ATV, including the industry’s only 10-Year Belt Warranty, the XT-R Editions lead the lineup with beefy radial tires, a heavy-duty WARN® winch, advanced suspension, and stylish paint and graphics package, all at an MSRP of $18,149.

Every Yamaha SxS and full-size ATV is proudly Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s advanced manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution. To view Yamaha’s entire Proven Off-Road ATV and SxS lineup and learn more, visit YamahaOutdoors.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors or search the following hashtags on all platforms: #Yamaha #REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #AssembledInUSA #Yamaha10YearBelt

Hey,

Are we living through some strange times or what? This is one of those tests and we won’t know the answers until it’s over.

It’s sorta like a final at the Bikernet medical school. You could check Covid Measures too reactionary and costly and be wrong or visa versa. Let’s just hope at the end of the flu season, we can laugh and say it wasn’t a big deal.

Check this: Today Harley in Milwaukee announced they are temporally closing for the Corona virus. They will be closing all US operations. 2000 workers will be affected until at least the end of the month and possibly longer.

Later boss, be safe…

–David Campbell

Bikernet isn’t shutting down or curbing operations. We just shoot anyone who is sick and comes around and carefully bury them in a shallow grave out back.

I’m working around the clock with a couple of contractors in Deadwood to dial in the Badlands Bikernet headquarters for the rally. Sin Wu and the Redhead are approving the Chinese whorehouse décor.

VIRUS ALERT: Some 80 Percent of folks who catch the Corona Virus will feel little or no symptoms.–MGA News

Let’s get to the news and at the end I’ll attempt to explain the other items on the Bikernet To-Do list for this year. Hang On!

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COVID MEASURES BY VINTAGE RIDERS–Dear riders,

We hope you are well and have been able to gain a comfortable place in this time of confinement. Our thoughts go to the nursing staff among you and all those who are courageously managing the health crisis on the field.

In order to get through these difficult times by following the French government recommendations, we have reorganized the working hours of our team, and have already implemented home office for all since a couple of days ago.

Our priority is to remain available to answer all of your questions. We can be reached on our usual number which is +442032898785 from Monday to Friday between 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm.

All departures scheduled to depart from now up until April 30, 2020 are cancelled. We assure to all registered persons, a postponement on a next trip, free of charge. In case of doubt about your next departure, we invite you to contact us by phone or by email at hello@vintagerides.com.

In addition, for all new bookings made before April 30, 2020, we will cancel your trip at no charge up to one month before departure. Please consult our departure calendar, which extends to 2021 for all our destinations.

Finally, in order to continue to make you dream and offer you a few moments of escape, our social networks and our blog continue to be fed with exclusive content. Do not hesitate to follow us.

We thank you very much for your understanding and patience and look forward to seeing you on the road again in a few months.

We remain at your disposal,
The Vintage Rides team
Vintage Rides
Lyon, France
(by appointment only)
hello@vintagerides.com
+442032898785

COVID-19 LACONIA UPDATE–We are proceeding full steam ahead with the 97th Laconia Motorcycle Week, optimistic that by early June, this virus will pass and we’re given the “all clear” to emerge from hibernation, ready to unwind, dust off our bikes, and head to the fresh air of New Hampshire.

Couldn’t we all use a little of that right now? Until then, we will to continue to consult with local and state officials. IF the rally is postponed to a later date, we will post updates immediately through this e-newsletter, on our website and through all LaconiaMCWeek social media outlets.

Most importantly, we wish you and your family health and safety during these difficult times. We value your support and want you to know we’re thinking of you and want more than anything, to see you riding alongside us this June..

Looking for a Place to Stay?

Book your trip with our Official Hotel of Laconia Motorcycle Week, the Naswa Resort, home to the Official Kick-Off event, the Peter Makris Memorial Run and the Miss Laconia NazKini Bikini Contest. For more information on the Naswa Resort and other great hotels, cottages, condos, private homes and campgrounds, visit Laconiamcweek.com.

THE LATEST IN COVID MASKS–It’s not just garage art anymore. Glad I kept it. Getting ready to service the mask and go to Walmart.

–Wayne Richmond

TWO XR 750S FOR SALE–24G for The Blue one, belonged to Bubba Blackwell built in 91 HD built 5 apparently, has paperwork:

Orange one is 77 never been raced for 33G

Just an FYI. Available at Houston, MC Creations 281-807-1099

–RFR
Texas Correspondent
Bikernet.com™

LATEST COVID NEWS–Malaria drug sees promising signs as future coronavirus treatment

by Tim Pearce, Washington Examiner

A drug originally developed to treat malaria is showing signs that it may also cure infections of the coronavirus, though much more testing is needed.

Researchers and virologists in France have completed a clinical trial studying the effects of hydroxychloroquine, used to treat arthritis, malaria, and other ailments, on patients with COVID-19. Researchers treated a total of 26 coronavirus patients with the drug, including six that were given the antibiotic azithromycin, as well.

The researchers released their findings in a study published on Wednesday. The results showed that all six patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin tested negative for the virus after six days. Of the 20 treated with just hydroxychloroquine, 57.1% tested negative for the coronavirus after six days. Just 12.5% of the control group made up of 16 other patients tested negative.

“Despite its small sample size our survey shows that hydroxychloroquine treatment is significantly associated with viral load reduction/disappearance in COVID-19 patients and its effect is reinforced by azithromycin,” the study said.

Didier Raoult, an infectious disease expert from l’Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire in Marseille, led the research team that conducted the study. Gregory Rigano, an adviser to the Stanford University School of Medicine SPARK Translational Research Program, is leading a program based on Raoult’s results to study the effects of hydroxychloroquine on treating COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

Anthony Fauci is the leading expert in the United States on infectious diseases and has downplayed the existence of a cure and has said that many drugs are currently being tested that may lessen the severity of the coronavirus. The best medical tool doctors can hope for is a vaccine, which Fauci said is about a year to 18 months away from completion.

Rigano touted the results of the study on Fox News’s Tucker Carlson Tonight on Wednesday, claiming that hydroxychloroquine used with azithromycin is the second 100% cure for a virus ever found. Rigano also called on President Trump to “authorize the use of hydroxychloroquine against coronavirus immediately.”

–from Michael Hupy

MICHAEL LICHTER PHOTO OF THE WEEK— Event organizer Dmitry Khitrov with his wife Natasha and their close friend Anastasia Kostina with her baby Tasia at the Custom and Tuning Show, the custom bike show portion of the big Motor Spring bike show in Moscow, Russia. Saturday April 22, 2017.

Photography ©2017 Michael Lichter.

If you ever want a print of an event Mike shot or a bike, don’t hesitate to reach out to him.–Bandit

BIKERNET BANDANA AND THE CORONA VIRUS—The Redhead needed to run some quick errands. She used our official custom Bikernet Bandana to prevent touching door handles and objects throughout her visits.

When she got home, she threw it into the wash. No sweat. A brother wore one for a disease prevention mask. The Redhead pointed out that brothers in the past always carried bandanas or handkerchiefs. The ladies always carried hankies. Bandit always carries his bandana and the Redhead will do the same, from now on.

You can buy real Bandit’s Bikernet Bandanas in the shop or get one free with any leather purchase. Or if you join the Cantina for two years you will get a signed book and a bandana. What the hell could be better.

–Bandit

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES NEW PERFORMANCE BAGGER AND CUSTOM-INSPIRED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Let Your Bike Do the Talking

It’s the details that make you unique, and with your bike it’s no different. That’s why Harley-Davidson gives you all the elements you need to make your bike distinctly your own. From fender to fender, these are the elements that will make your bike an expression of your individual style. When making a personal statement, let your bike do the talking.

Endgame Collection

Push your custom style to the edge. The Endgame collection is defined by its slotted design and high-tech, industrial look. The intense black rubber inserts on the controls are set against a matte graphite or black finishes that complements black or bright bikes.

Endgame Collection includes:

Endgame Collection Hand Grips
Featuring raised black rubber inserts with a black or graphite surround, these 1.5″ diameter grips deliver excellent control and tough industrial styling. Easy-to-install glueless design allows you to remove grips for service without damage.
Endgame Collection Rider and Passenger Footpegs

Finish off the high-tech, industrial look with Endgame Footpegs. Kit includes slotted left and right footpegs with raised diamond-tread rubber grips to help keep your foot firmly in place.

Endgame Collection Brake Pedal Pad
Showcasing a slotted design and black or graphite finish, these easy-to-install brake pedal pads complement the Endgame Collection controls to give your ride a custom industrial look.

Endgame Collection Brake Lever
Styled to complement the Endgame Collection controls, this Rear Brake Lever features a slotted design that will give your performance bike an industrial look.
Endgame Collection Shifter Peg
With its slotted design, this easy-to-install shifter peg complements the high-tech, industrial look of the Endgame Collection footpegs and footboards.

Endgame Collection Shift Lever
Styled to complement the Endgame Collection controls, this Shift Lever features a slotted design that will give your bike a high-tech, industrial look.
Endgame Collection Rider Footboards
With their slotted design, these Endgame Footboards add a custom industrial look to your ride. These footboards feature four raised rubber pads for excellent grip and Harley-Davidson® script for added style. Kit includes left and right footboards.

Available in Black or Graphite. Complete fitment information can be found on H-D.com.

Streamline Collection

Inspired by the curved forms and long, horizontal lines of Streamline Moderne architecture, the Black Streamliner Collection takes a contemporary spin on this classic Harley-Davidson style. Featuring polished chrome bands surrounded by a sea of rich black, the Black Streamliner Collection adds a dark and aerodynamic look to your bike.

Available in Black.

Collection includes:

Streamliner Collection Hand Grips
Complement the Streamliner look with these matching grips. The rich black rubber provides a positive grip when riding and the chrome tri-lines add just the right touch of brightness.

Streamliner Collection Heated Hand Grips
Complement the Streamliner look with these matching Heated Hand Grips.
Streamliner Collection Rider Footpegs
Complete the streamlined look with Streamliner Footpegs. Includes left and right footpegs.

Streamliner Collection Brake Pedal Pad
Complement the Streamliner footpegs and footboards with this simple-to-install Brake Pedal Pad. The gloss black frame surrounds a black rubber pad accented with three polished chrome bands for style and grip.

Streamliner Collection Rider Footboards
Inspired by the sleek and sweeping footboard design from the Street Glide® model, these Rider Footboards add a clean yet striking look to your bike. Kit includes vibration-isolation footboard pads with three polished chrome bands, and the complete gloss black pans that easily bolt in place of the Original Equipment footboards.

Streamliner Collection Passenger Footboard and Mount Kit

Styled to match the rider footboards on the Road King® Custom, Road Glide® Custom and Street Glide® models, these Swept Wing Passenger Footboards feature a Streamliner-style rubber pad with three polished chrome stripes surrounded by gloss black footboard pans.

Designed for convenient bolt-on installation, the complete kit includes gloss black aluminum footboards, rubber pads, mounting hardware and passenger footboard supports.

Streamliner Collection Passenger Footboard Insert

Styled to match the Street Glide model’s Original Equipment Streamliner Rider Footboards. Featuring vibration-isolation rubber inserts with three polished chrome bands, this insert is designed to fit the Wing shaped passenger footboard pan. Kit includes left and right insert.

Available in Black. Complete fitment information can be found on H-D.com.

Performance Bagger Parts and Accessories

Command attention without saying a word. Push aggressive style to the limit with leading-edge controls, custom wheels and board-to-peg conversion kits. H-D® parts and accessories deliver the unmistakable attitude and performance you need to stand out from the crowd.

Board-to-Peg Conversion Kit

Add an aggressive look to your FL Softail® or Touring motorcycle. These support kits are designed to allow installation of mini foot boards and footpegs. Kit Includes left and right mounting brackets and all necessary installation hardware. Mini footboards and footpegs sold separately.

Fugitive™ Wheel

Get the leading-edge style you’ve been chasing. Featuring a sleek double-spoke design with 14 spokes on each side, the Fugitive™ Wheel delivers a refined profile that pops with eye-catching visual depth and dimension when viewed from an angle. The result is a stunning, one-of-a-kind look. Available in gloss black and contrast chrome finishes, it will give your bike the custom style it needs to stand out from the crowd.

80GRIT™ Rider Footboards

With durable cast aluminum and rugged style edges this BMX-inspired footboard grips your boot for firm stability and traction.

80GRIT Brake Pedal Pad

This BMX-inspired brake pedal pad features rugged styled edges for excellent grip and a bold, stripped-down look.

80GRIT Foot Controls

Combine form and function with the feel of old-school BMX-style foot controls. The aluminum material with rugged styled edges is lightweight and grips the bottom of your foot, giving you a strong feeling of confidence. Black Anodized or Raw finishes provide customization options, while the HDMC dog tag-style logo adds subtle authenticity to the bold, stripped-down look.

80GRIT Footpegs

Give your ride an aggressive look with these BMX-inspired footpegs. Rugged ridges help keep your feet firmly planted on the pegs. Fits models in passenger and highway peg positions. Does not fit the rider and passenger position for ’18-later Softail models.

HDMC™ Engine Trim

Contemporary style machined to perfection. The HDMC™ Engine Trim showcases a subtle HDMC graphic logo set off with a machine-lined black anodized finish highlighted by raw outer trim. The sharp contrasting design complements both black and bright engines to create a cohesive look that emphasizes your high-performance riding style.

Timer Cover fits ’17-later Milwaukee-Eight engine equipped models.

Derby Cover P/N 25701086 fits ’16-later Touring and Trike, and ’15-later FLHTCUL and FLHTKL models. Also fits ’07-later Touring and Trike models equipped with Narrow-Profile Outer Primary Cover P/N 25700385 or 25700438

Derby Cover P/N 25701088 fits ’18-later FLSB and ’19-later Softail® models. Also fits ’18-later Softail models equipped with Narrow-Profile Outer Primary Cover P/N 25700941, 25701039, 25701040, and 25701043

NEWS FROM CHRIS G.— A pic of me, my husband, our couch and the essentials.

–Chris Gibbany
Moto-journalist/Event host/Bike builder
Old Iron Never Dies!

LIQUI MOLY defies corona: a bonus for every employee instead of short-time work

Managing Director Ernst Prost thanks the workforce for their commitment and expresses confidence

March 2020 – Special times call for special measures. The German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY is not reacting to the corona crisis with short-time work or layoffs, but is instead paying a bonus of EUR 1,000 to each employee. With this ‘corona consolation’, Managing Director Ernst Prost is thanking all employees for their dedication.

LIQUI MOLY now has almost its entire administration working from home. This move is intended to protect every single employee while keeping production running. The staff accomplished this collective move to home office mode with great commitment and improvisation.

“Today, we have largely been able to ensure in all corporate areas that we are mastering this balancing act between preventive health care and continued work,” Ernst Prost wrote to the workforce. “Now, I can imagine that the current circumstances are not only time-consuming for you, but also involve additional financial expenditure. As a token of our appreciation, allow me to give you an extra EUR 1000 gross with your next salary payment – to a certain extent, as a financial corona consolation!”

While other companies are having to deal with short-time work or are considering making cuts, the LIQUI MOLY boss is setting a counterpoint. “The current developments are not leaving us unaffected either; the economic consequences will be brutal. That is precisely why we must now do our part to solve this crisis with our brains and wits, with commitment and diligence, and definitely with courage and confidence.”

All employees worldwide are receiving the same amount for this bonus – the department manager in Germany as well as the warehouse clerk in South Africa. “In most parts of the world, the economic consequences are more severe, because the social network there is less robust or completely absent,” says Ernst Prost. With his gesture, he wishes to set an example for the LIQUI MOLY family worldwide and also make money available that people may need urgently. “Besides, spending money on the economy is exactly what we need right now to keep jobs.”

Ernst Prost is pleased about the team spirit within the company: “It is very gratifying to see how we come closer together in such a situation, do our work unwaveringly and pull together in solidarity.

RODDER’S JOURNAL HELPS OUT DURING TOUGH TIMES–Complimentary TRJ Articles Available.

to Help Pass the Time–We here at The Rodder’s Journal hope that you and your families are safe, healthy and adjusting to the unusual circumstances of the day.

As more people are sheltering in place, we thought we might be able to help cure a little bit of stir-craziness by digging into our archives to bring you some of our favorite feature stories that you can view in their entirety—photos, captions and all—absolutely free.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be posting all sorts of car features and historical stories to our website. We still think these stories look best on the printed page, and if the issue they originally appeared in is still available, we’ll let you know. But in the meantime we hope they’ll help you pass the time and keep readers’ minds on brighter things—like hot rods!

TRJ is still open and available to take your calls, answer your questions and fulfill orders. We’ll kick off our “Free Features from the Archives” with the Pierson Brothers’ famed ’36 Ford three-window coupe in baremetal.

Cheers!
Your Friends at The Rodder’s Journal

DIRECT FROM THE WHITEHOUSE–Together, America will prevail

“I want all Americans to understand,” President Trump wrote on Twitter this afternoon. “We are at war with an invisible enemy, but that enemy is no match for the spirit and resolve of the American people.”

He’s right. Thanks to the dedication of our doctors, nurses, and scientists—as well as the love, patriotism, and determination of our citizens—no country is better prepared to meet this challenge than America. No nation on Earth will emerge stronger and more united than ours.

The Federal Government is leaving no stone unturned in its unprecedented response. Today, the President announced more groundbreaking steps to slow the spread of the virus and help every American community brave the storm:
The Defense Department will massively expand medical resources, making 5 million respirator masks and 2,000 ventilators available for use

FEMA is now activated in every region of the country and at the highest level

The Department of Housing & Urban Development will be suspending foreclosures and evictions until the end of April

Health & Human Services will also suspend foreclosures and evictions

Navy hospital ships are being deployed to impacted areas

America and Canada will halt all non-essential travel across their border

President Trump held a phone meeting today with 130 CEOs to hear directly what they need to respond to this crisis. Defeating this virus will take a historic partnership between our public and private sectors. The Trump Administration is leading that charge.

History has shown that our nation always rises to the occasion when staring down uncertain and trying times. The American people are proving that once again now—and the President couldn’t be prouder, Vice President Mike Pence wrote in USA Today.

“In the weeks ahead, President Trump and this administration will continue to take strong action to protect the American people, and we will continue to build on the partnerships that we’ve forged with state and local governments, as well as with the scientific and business communities,” he said.

“But for all of these important steps, there is no substitute for the action of the American people.”

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ISLE OF MAN CANCELLED–With the cancelation of the TT isle of Man race this year, fans of the iconic superbike event, still have a chance to experience the thrills and excitement of the competition from the comfort of their living room.

TT isle of Man – Ride on the edge 2 is finally available (on PS4, Xbox , PC) and its boasting incredible speed and realism. Check out the launch trailer and press release below for more information.

–DAVID

IN TT ISLE OF MAN – RIDE ON THE EDGE 2

The official game of the Isle of Man TT is now available on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One

Lesquin, France, March 19, 2020 – Motorcycle racers around the world, make your way to the starting line! NACON and KT Racing are pleased to announce the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2. Ride in the world’s most iconic motorcycling race with the official game!

In TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2, you ride the roads of the Snaefell Mountain course, where the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy has been contested for over a century. The Isle of Man TT course is very different from a classic circuit. The route is full of imperfections and includes fast corners, tight bends and long straights where riders can exceed speeds of 186 mph (300 kmh)! TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 faithfully recreates the demanding course of this legendary race in which unerring anticipation is the key to victory.

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 takes realism to new heights, including improved bike physics, wear and tear of various parts, and inclusion of official TT bikes and riders. KT Racing worked closely with two professional riders to help meet the high expectations of players: Julien Toniutti, the fastest French rider in the TT; and Davey Todd, ranked second in the game’s worldwide leaderboards and the second fastest newcomer of all time in the real race.

To prolong the fun, explore a new area, a true biker’s paradise: the ideal place to adjust your bike’s set-up and attempt a variety of challenges like pursuits and time attacks. In addition, the redesigned Career mode offers each player the chance to move from amateur rider to winner of the Senior TT! Choose the teams you want to race with over the seasons, customise your bikes, plan your calendar and manage your career to win the ultimate accolade.

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 is the most detailed motorcycling simulation in its genre thanks to the following features:
Realistic bike physics and challenging gameplay

All 38 miles (60km) of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy meticulously recreated
17 additional circuits to explore and for improving riding skills

An open-world area for testing reflexes and bike set-ups

A deep Career mode offering the chance to move up from amateur rider to winner of the Senior TT,
27 riders and 13 official TT bikes available, as well as 5 legendary bikes, plus
a unique helmet cam for increased immersion.

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 is now available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC. Its release on Nintendo Switch™ is planned for later in 2020.
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Anti-Profiling Bill Headed to Governor!
Yeah, you read that right.

Today is an historic day for ABATE of Idaho … our Anti-Profiling bill passed the Idaho House of Representatives and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.

Years of hard work have finally paid off. We owe a HUGE debt of gratitude to everyone who has put in the time and effort to make this a reality.

More information to follow when specifics are available.

–Steve Johnson
Tech Master
ABATE of Idaho

LIFESTYLE CYCLES DEAL OF THE WEEK–

See it here: https://www.lifestylecycles.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=7360279

2018 Harley-Davidson FXBB – Street Bob 107ci

Of all the Harley-Davidson Dyna motorcycles making the transition to the Softail platform, the biggest improvement of all could be the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob. Now, you could argue that it’s simply a different motorcycle, as it has an all-new chassis and motor, and you wouldn’t be far from right.

The Street Bob has gone from being a fashion statement to a seriously fun-to-ride motorcycle. Magic is provided by the new chassis. The Street Bob loves to corner. No matter where you ride, the improved suspension makes a huge difference. The Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine is simply outstanding. The dashboard is tiny but blends well with the motorcycle, and yet useful as the speed is easily legible. The 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob is a huge improvement over other older Street Bobs.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDE:

**Just 3,142 Miles!**

*No scratches, scuffs, dings, might as well be new!!!*

Vivid Black paint with silver pin-striping and raised tank logos is like new. Chrome gas cap. Vivid black 12″ curved T-bars, black digital speedo, H-D grips, polished levers, vivid black mirrors, blinkers and a quarter fairing. Vivid Black hi-reflective headlamp, chrome fork, gaitors, vivid black lower legs with reflectors on vivid black laced rims. 2:2 black stock exhaust with bullet hole shields and chrome tips.

Beautiful black powder engine and covers including circular 107 air cleaner, rockers with polished band, black battery case, and polished derby cover. 2-up Saddlemen diamond stitch seat and vivid black mid control arms. Vivid black fender supports with reflectors, swing arm, chain guard, and black drive sprocket with a polished rim. Almost new tires. Vivid black hi-reflective stop / turn / tail lights and LED lit side license plate. Very sweet Street Bob 107 with low miles!!!

This bike has passed Lifestyle Cycles rigorous 101 point safety and mechanical inspection and can come with Lifestyles 90 day/1,000 mile limited warranty. Whether your looking to commute to work, ride the coast or take that dream vacation, this bike is ready to go!!!

EZ FINANCING-SHIPPING AVAILABLE!!!

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Only $14,995 at Lifestyle Cycles (714) 490-0155

BIKERNET UNIVERSITY POLITICAL LESSON– Ball Markers. Bernie style

A Golfer walks into the new Government National Golf Course pro shop and asks the golf pro if they sell ball markers.

The golf pro says that they do, and they are $1.00.

The golfer gives the golf pro a dollar.
The golf pro opens the register, puts the dollar in, and hands the player a dime to use as a marker.

This economic model is part of Bernie Sanders 90% tax plan to restore the US economy. Please make sure all golfers are aware.

(If anyone needs any ball markers, I have plenty of them!!!)

–Joe Smith

WINDVEST IS STILL COOKING–
In this time of crisis, the WindVest Family would like to extend our thoughts of good health, wellness and safety to you and your family and friends. We want to let you know that we will be conducting our business as usual unless things become prudent to change. We believe that keeping things as normal as possible will help all of us get through this difficult time.

Get out there and take a ride to ease your mind!!

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Be well!

408-762-7180
877-370-7326
www.windvest.com
sales@windvest.com 

READER REVIEWS SAM “CHOPPER” ORWELL–I read your book… why did my kin have to die!?!?! After all they had been through, I was rooting for “Amber” McFarland and Chopper to get away and make a new start. It was a fun read and made better by the fact that I know so many of the places you mentioned in the Black Hills and in Wyoming.

–Ryan McFarland
Founder/Pres./CEO
Strider Sports Int’l, Inc.
605-342-0266
#StrideOn

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT–Tight low beam to see far ahead
Super wide high beam to see it ALL

DUAL OPTICS
Projector and Reflector in one device

Well suited for bikes with passing lamps….
A strong tight low beam augments the side-to-side coverage of passing lamps.
When switching to high beams, which turns off the passing lamps on most bikes, a super wide high beam fills the void.

Also works well with bikes without passing lamps and riders who want to make sure they see far down the road.

Three choices of colors:
CHROME for the “near stock” classic look
BLACK with DRL light to match your style
PITCH BLACK without DRL, All blackout look for the all blacked out bikes

For further information on this great new product, click here.

CYRON, Inc.
818-772-1900 (Phone)
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QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY--MY SON WAS FLUNKING OUT OF COLLEGE SO I TOLD MY SON,

“YOU WILL MARRY THE GIRL I CHOOSE.”

HE SAID, “NO.”

I TOLD HIM, “SHE IS BILL GATES’ DAUGHTER.”

HE SAID, “YES.”

I CALLED BILL GATES AND SAID, “I WANT YOUR DAUGHTER TO MARRY MY SON.”

BILL GATES SAID, “NO.”

I TOLD BILL GATES, “MY SON IS THE CEO OF THE WORLD BANK.”

BILL GATES SAID, “OK.”

I CALLED THE PRESIDENT OF WORLD BANK AND ASKED HIM TO MAKE MY SON

THE CEO.

HE SAID, “NO.”

I TOLD HIM, “MY SON IS BILL GATES’ SON-IN-LAW.”

HE SAID, “OK.”

AND THAT’S EXACTLY HOW POLITICS WORKS HERE IN AMERICA.

–El Waggs
Certified Librarian
Bandit’s Cantina Bad Joke Library

EIGHT Tiny Custom Strider Bikes to be auctioned with proceeds supporting the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Program–Starting today, March 17th at 12pm MST, the first Tiny Strider Custom Bike will hit the auction block. Over the next 8 weeks, each Strider Custom Bike will have one week to be auctioned off.

The Strider Custom Bike Program was developed in partnership with the Flying Piston Benefit, an annual event that invites builders to customize a genuine Strider Bike. This year, all Custom Strider Bike auction proceeds will benefit All Kids Bike, a national movement on a mission to teach kindergartners how to ride a bike and introduce them to their first taste of freedom, adventure, and confidence on two wheels.

Bidding begins at 12pm MST every Tuesday and will end at 12pm MST on Thursday. The highest bidder wins, and all proceeds will directly support learn-to-ride bike programs in schools across the nation.

PLACE YOUR BID HERE

James Washnok – Baggster
March 17th – March 19th

Devin Henriques – Cognito Moto
March 24th – March 26th

Count’s Kustoms
March 31st – April 2nd

Eric Herrmann – Eric Herrmann Studios
April 7th – April 9th

Xavier Muriel – Providence Cycle Worx
April 14th – April 16th

Roy & Nikki Martin – Roy’s Toys
April 28th – April 30th
Steve Reed – Steve’s Garage
April 21st – April 23rd

Motorcycle Missions Alumni Team
May 5th – May 7th

THE OLD SHERIFF STILL ON THE WORLD WIDE ROAD–Before Spain closed.

Came home Monday evening.
Two weeks in the Atlantic.
I really hope things change before Sturgis.
I Think Born Free won’t happen

See u somewhere Sir!

–The Sheriff
The Source SHERIFF MEDIA GRIUP SWEDEN

SADDLEMEN SEAT OF THE WEEK–From the early days of the Wheelie King to present day, Saddlemen® has been there to support talented riders with purpose built equipment to help them push the limits of both man and machine.

The latest creation born out of this relationship is the Saddlemen® Step-Up seat. A beautiful blend of the rider and passenger comfort you have come to expect from Saddlemen® combined with ergonomics required to keep the rider locked in place providing the highest level of bike control available in an aftermarket Harley-Davidson seat.

Don’t take our word for it, just ask the guys over at Unknown Industries. These talented riders have been pushing the limits of their purpose-built HD motorcycles for years. If you are not already familiar with these guys they can be found performing in Monster Energy’s latest V-twin productions or locally at rallies like Sturgis. No matter where you see them, you will notice that they only ride Saddlemen® seats.

1996-2003 FXD Dyna Brown Step-Up™ Front LS Seat

Brand Fitment: Harley-Davidson
Model Fitment: FXD Dyna (excludes FXDWG)
Year Fitment: 1996-2003
Color: Brown with Black Stitching

KEEP THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY OPEN-– These great questions and answers are from the days when “Hollywood Squares” game show responses were spontaneous, not scripted, as they are now…

SOME QUICK QUESTIONS–
Q. According to Cosmopolitan, if you meet a stranger at a party and you think that he is attractive, is it okay to come out and ask him if he’s married?

A. Rose Marie: No, wait until morning.

Q. Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you get older?

A. Charley Weaver: My sense of decency.

Q. What are ‘Do It,’ ‘I Can Help,’ and ‘I Can’t Get Enough’?

A. George Gobel: I don’t know, but it’s coming from the next apartment.

Q. As you grow older, do you tend to gesture more or less with your hands while talking?

A. Rose Marie: You ask me one more growing old question, Peter, and I’ll give you a gesture you’ll never forget.

Q. Charley, you’ve just decided to grow strawberries. Are you going to get any during the first year?

A. Charley Weaver: Of course not, I’m too busy growing strawberries.

Q. In bowling, what’s a perfect score?

A. Rose Marie: Ralph, the pin boy.

Q. During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet?

A. Rose Marie: Unfortunately, Peter, I’m always safe in the bedroom.

Q. Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls?

A. Marty Allen: Only after lights out.

Q. When you pat a dog on its head, he will wag his tail. What will a goose do?

A. Paul Lynde: Make him bark?

Q. If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth to?

A. Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the dark.

Q. According to Ann Landers, is there anything wrong with getting into the habit of kissing a lot of people?

A. Charley Weaver: It got me out of the army.

Q. Back in the old days, when Great Grandpa put horseradish on his head, what was he trying to do?

A. George Gobel: Get it in his mouth.

Q. Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they?

A. Charley Weaver: His feet.

Q. According to Ann Landers, what are two things you should never do in bed?

A. Paul Lynde: Point and laugh.

–Harvey Tow

MORE DOOM AND GLOOM FROM THE FACTORY— This is very concerning, many think bankruptcy is imminent. Gross mismanagement, but we need motorcycle manufacturers to succeed.

These “activist investors” all have the same PR agency. They pretend that their best interests are with the long-term health of the company (and as such, their consumers), but what they really want are short-term gains.

They often hold a significant stake, and without solidified shareholder support, usually destroy companies for their own profit. Evidence, what Elliott Management did to EMC before they were “rescued” by Dell – a once powerhouse in the industry is barely surviving. Same group headed by Paul Singer recently took a large (and noisy) stake in AT&T.

From: Doc D’Errico

Hard to argue that giving an unproven CEO from off the Board $8.5 mm dollars while dozens of dealerships are closing their doors.

Buzz Ude’s dealerships he sold a year ago both closed their doors last month, didn’t even try to find a buyer.

I would agree it is time for a massive shake-up regardless of PR firm driven or not, H-D’s connection to the market, their dealers, and their new products are abysmal.

The should hire the Indian Mgmt. team.

From krwillard
MRF Board of Directors

REMEMBER: EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT IN THE END, IF IT’S NOT ALL RIGHT, IT’S NOT THE END—Okay, so Cruz tools sent me their new Indian tool kit and I will road test it. Indians and all Polaris vehicles chose to use metric fasteners, which means most of my shop tools don’t do the job. That’s one reason to check out their tool kit.

The other is that I want to know what they think I need tools for. I haven’t done much on my 2014 Classic and it’s been golden, but I need to know what to expect. I’ll keep you posted.

The Salt Torpedo body work is out to paint and I’ve been testing and tightening the torpedo, making sure the body fits like a glove and alignment is perfect. I may also adjust the trail slightly. There’s always more to do and inspecting for scrutineering is never ending.

Here’s the plan. In the next couple of months, when a handful of items are finished on the Deadwood headquarters, I’ll blast back with two Panheads and some furniture. I hope to dial in the pad for the rally, but then I need to peel back to the coast to make sure the Torpedo is ready for Bonneville.

Then it’s back to Deadwood for the Rally. Holy shit. I’ll need to roll out of Deadwood just as the rally ends and back to the coast to load up and peel to Wendover, UTAH. Between Sturgis and Bonneville, I have a week and a half.

Fortunately, I have a couple of team members who are helping with the arrangements, but you’ll see reports on Bikernet.

In the meantime, ride fast and free, forever!

–Bandit

For most riders, a Harley-Davidson is beautiful on its own and, if you add the growl of the engine, there’s enough happening to get attention. But there are other ways you can stand out even more, should you be interested.

Hubless choppers are one such option. They are futuristic, almost alien-looking custom bikes built by hand around a Harley-Davidson frame, with wild-looking paintwork and at least one spoke-less wheel. Invented by Franco Sbarro and most famously used on the 1989 Sbarro Osmos, the center-less wheel is difficult to make, difficult to maintain and has many practical disadvantages.

But it’s bound to get you noticed.

Perhaps the first, most famous chopper to get international media attention is the Hubless Custom by New Jersey-based Howard’s Killer Custom, which was unveiled in late 2007 and is believed to have cost no less than $155,000. It is usually included on lists of most expensive motorcycles in the world.

It partially started out as a classic 1969 FL Harley-Davidson, which, in the hands of Howard Sofield, became the most famous hubless chopper in the world. Weighing about 700 pounds and able to reach speeds of 100 mph, the Hubless Custom took 4,000 hours to make and two full years of research and design.

According to Sofield, the Hubless Custom started out with a 1974 swing arm frame and a 21-inch front wheel, the 1969 Harley-Davidson Pan Shovel 80ci engine, 1969 & 1974 Harley-Davidson engine cases, and 1982 Harley-Davidson cylinders. The goal was to make the hubless wheel more practical and to create a fully functional bike in-house.

“Using my experience in drafting and automotive industries I was able to come up with a different way to make the hubless wheel work in a more practical way,” Sofield said upon the bike’s introduction. “Combining that with my Father’s extensive machining and fabrication skills, we are able to create our bike entirely in-house and do things that most every other builder would have to outsource. Over 4,000 hours of design and build time went into this project and we could not be happier with how it turned out. It looks and functions perfectly.”

The downside to this hubless chopper: it is difficult to handle.

Some years, later, in 2014, Ballistic Cycles unveiled their own take on the hubless chopper, this time with a spoke-less front wheel and a rear so low it almost grazed the ground. Called the Hubless Harley-Davidson Road King, it won several prizes right after introduction, including Baddest Bagger at Full Throttle Saloon, Deadwoods Nastiest Bagger and Best in Show at the Easy Rider Saloon.

Ballistic Cycles never went public with how much one such Bagger cost.

But the Road King is a stunner, as you can see in the gallery attached. Ballistic Cycles boasts of being the first custom team to put a 30-inch front wheel on a bike – and a spoke-less one, at it! Add the all-aluminum body with the wickedest paintwork and a twin turbo Harley-Davidson air / liquid-cooled engine, and you get yourself one visually arresting machine.

“Cutting necks and adding a few glass parts is one thing, but truly building a ground-breaking motorcycle takes a bit more time, effort, and a planning,” the official website reads. “The entire front end is completely one off and each and every part is custom for this feature. The hubless wheel is machined from a solid piece of billet, and the brake system is integrated into the wheel. The custom air cylinder is designed specifically for the load endured by the wheel and motorcycle. The mechanics behind the hubless wheel features all the latest technology and completely pushes the boundaries of what is possible.”

The good news: Road King was the first of a long line of similar projects, and Ballistic Cycles is still making and selling hubless Baggers. Any rider with deep enough pockets can get a chopper that will make them get all the attention on the road – and then some.

The Indian armed forces can now buy a Harley-Davidson Street at Army Canteen at special prices.

Harley-Davidson has announced that it will retail its Street range through the Indian Army canteen. Indian armed force personnel, ex-servicemen and their dependents in India will be able to purchase both motorcycles at special prices through the Canteen Store Departments (CSD) across the country. Harley-Davidson India stated that through the Initiative, the brand hopes that it will make their models more accessible to servicemen who have long dreamed of owning a Harley.

Sajeev Rajasekharan, Managing Director – Asia Emerging Markets and India, Harley-Davidson, said, “Harley-Davidson shares a long-term alliance with the armed forces across the globe. With both Street motorcycles being included in the inventory at CSD in India, we look forward to providing more access to members of the armed forces and seeing more members of the forces fulfil their desire to own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.”

The two Harley-Davidson models that will be retailed through the Indian Army CSD will be the Street 750 and Street Rod models. Both models are powered by BS6 compliant 750cc, liquid-cooled, Revolution X V-Twin engine that develops 60Nm of torque. The Street 750 is offered in five colour options and has a seat height of 720mm with a weight of 223kgs. The Street Rod on the other hand is slightly different. The Street Rod is 6kgs heavier, has a seat height of 765mm and offered in four colour options. The Street 750 has a street value of Rs 5.34 lakh while the Street Rod is priced at Rs 6.55 lakh. Now, the members of the Indian Army will be able to purchase the two models at special prices. These are Rs 4,60,332 for the Street 750 and Rs 5,65,606 for the Street Rod (ex-showroom – applicable as per CSD).

Harley-Davidson completed 10 years of operations in India recently, to become the first premium motorcycle manufacturer to do so. Since 2009, Harley-Davidson has sold more than 25,000 units with the Street 750 being the most popular model for the brand. Harley-Davidson has always had special relationship with the armed forces. In India, the American motorcycle manufacturer launched its special Armed Forces H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) that is dedicated to the Indian armed forces. this H.O.G. includes serving and veteran members from all departments of the forces.

Kudos to Paola Somma and Francesco Agnoletto and their team – organizers of Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy, every January.

There have been hundreds of acres and millions of words of tribute published about Arlen Ness since his passing in 2019 – but how about this for a touch of class?
Arlen and Cory Ness and their family have always been firmly in the “Friends of Verona” club, always been appreciated by the crowds there – enthusiasts and fellow professionals.
As a statement of appreciation by everyone involved with ‘Verona’ this year, it would have been hard to top this – nice!
www.arlenness.com

Posted by DealerWorld

We recently ran across an FXRP wiring issue and needed a wire loom replacement. Wire Plus is gone, but the boss of Deadwood Custom Cycles said that NAMZ had what we needed for FXRs, complete replacement wiring systems. This just came in from American Motorcycle Design and DealerWorld.–Bandit

 

Oreland, Pennsylvania based NAMZ Custom Cycle Products has two new plug-n-play wiring harness solutions for OEM or aftermarket Tour Packs.

 

Made in-house by NAMZ, the new harness designs eliminate the need to take the seat off the bike just to disconnect the harness from the Tour Pack. NAMZ uses OEM color matching wiring and factory connectors for a perfect fit, every time.
The complete Tour Pack wiring installation kit for retrofitting a 2014-up Tour Pack to all FL 1999-2013 models (except ’09-’13 CVO/SE and ’10-’13 Street and Road Glides) comes with everything needed to connect the wiring on the OEM or aftermarket Tour Pack light – converting the stock install into a genuine plug-n-play solution with quick-disconnect feature for easy removal. A kit is also available for retrofitting a 2014-up Tour Pack to ’10-’13 Street and Road Glide models.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, check out the new 2020 NAMZ catalog – “a veritable cornucopia of all things electrical – all the must-haves and all the items you didn’t know you needed!”
Dealers can order NAMZ/Badlands products through Drag Specialties, Parts Unlimited, Tucker (Tucker is the exclusive distributor for the NAMZ made Letric Lighting Co. product line), Mid-USA, J&P Cycles, V-Twin, Parts Canada, Motovan, Les Importations Thibault, Parts Europe, Custom Chrome Europe, Motorcycle Storehouse, W&W, Zodiac, Rollies Speed Shop, Wildrider International Pty Ltd, or directly from the company’s website.

NAMZ CUSTOM CYCLE PRODUCTS
www.namzccp.com