Harley-Davidson’s are a classic American motorcycle for a rider with a since of the “lifestyle”, but in the last few years the lifestyle hasn’t been popular among younger riders. Harley has been trying to change that with new marketing campaigns, and newer cutting-edge bikes. Yet, still the company is floundering in the market, and it… read more
Well, it has finally happened. Dieselgate has finally managed to affect the motorcycling community, and America might be able to reap the rewards. Italian sportbike manufacturer—Ducati—is up for sale and Harley-Davidson might be on the short list to buy, but how could a purchase like this affect both brands and motorcycling in the U.S.? Could… read more
Only a few years ago, Harley-Davidson was surging. Though sales weren’t up to formerly historic levels, they were selling more motorcycles than they had since the Great Recession in 2008. However, those booming sales have slowed down, and Harley seems to be cutting over 100 jobs. Is this a sign of tough times ahead for… read more
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of your Harley-Davidson misfiring! Why is it doing that? What’s the problem? How much will it cost to fix it? These are usually the questions you ask yourself before you take your bike to a mechanic and get ready to empty your wallet, but what if you didn’t… read more
Riding a motorcycle is probably one of the most liberating experiences of your life. And if you chose to make a Harley-Davidson a part of your riding experience, then you’ve started quite the adventure. However, there are some things you need to know about riding a Harley… 7 Harley-Davidson Riding Tips Lifestyle—One of the main… read more
Sure, $150,000 might not seem like a lot to Harley-Davidson, but how that money was taken hurts the company’s spirit far more than its pocketbook. An employee broke the company’s trust, and now criminal charges are hanging in the balance. Was Harley-Davidson Scammed Out of Over $150,000? An employee out of Harley’s Milwaukee plant managed… read more
Back in February, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted legislation that would have changed the wording of the law. It would’ve allow the EPA to regulate emissions on production-based track bikes. That meant that motorcycles modified for racing and track use would have needed to meet EPA emissions regulation. Needless to say, there was a… read more
You’ve seen them, right? The new Harley-Davidson ads with skulls that look like they’re straight out of Marvel comics… Oh wait, is that Captain America riding a Harley? New commercials and media are making it clear that Harley is trying to grab a new type of customer and shake up the perception that their bikes… read more
The recession hit Harley-Davidson really hard back in 2008. The company was already suffering from some of the worst sales numbers the iconic brand had ever faced, and when the housing market bubble burst people stopped buying items like classic American motorcycles. What was the manufacturer to do? It became leaner and meaner. Is Harley-Davidson… read more
Motorcycle maintenance and ensuring all parts are in working order is a very important part of staying safe while riding. Mechanical failures can kill us riders, and maintenance can help avoid catastrophic motorcycle accidents. Motorcycles have many parts that should be checked regularly. Always have the manual to your motorcycle when creating a maintenance checklist,… read more
