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New Boom! Box GTS infotainment system and Reflex Linked Brakes with traction control highlight tech upgrades Milwaukee, Wis., Aug.21—Less than a month after announcing plans for future product in new-to-the-brand categories and a commitment to advance its heavyweight Touring and Cruiser models, Harley-Davidson introduces a number of technology advancements that elevate performance, function and style across the 2019 Harley-Davidson Touring ...

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A dynamic power cruiser combines Milwaukee-Eight muscle with weight-saving aluminum and composite components Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 21—The new Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 motorcycle delivers moto-aggression with a technical edge. Like a drag racer crossed with a fighter jet, this unapologetic power cruiser brings a new level of all-out performance to the Harley-Davidson line-up. The FXDR 114 combines the unrelenting power of ...

New premium feature, finishes and accessories for three CVO motorcycles Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 21—Three 2019 Harley-Davidson CVO models offer show-stopping finishes, advanced technology, exclusive components and attention to detail that borders on obsessive. The Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations program creates limited-production Harley-Davidson motorcycle models for the most-discerning customers, often using finishes, materials and accessories that are only available on a ...

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Heroes over hotdogs Riverside, Calif., May 28—Memorial Day is an American holiday that was started to pay respect and give honor to those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. It was originally known as Decoration Day, starting sometime after the Civil War then being made a federal holiday in 1971. However, it ...

An oceanside diversion Ocean City, Md., May 3–6—This past winter as well as the spring has been unusually crazy, but the weather forecast was no rain for the four days of the Ocean City Bikes to the Beach Spring Rally. Heading down the Garden State Parkway, traffic was light, and I arrived in plenty of time to catch the 2:30 ...

I’ve been cruising the scenic foothills of Monroe County   Tomorrow I’ll while-away the Tsalagi National Forest for glorious hours   A little dancing with my (State) darling planned for this evening   One waltz, then I’ll hunt for motorcycle camping and a hot shower   The Town Square of this picturesque city is charming   Little shops, buckets and ...

As I sit here and stare at the keyboard, trying to figure out what I want to write about, my brain is a bit overwhelmed. It is June 13, and Trinity and I have been to 40 states, ridden over 58,000 miles, met some amazing people, and heard some painful stories. I’m almost halfway through the year and over halfway ...

Sometimes the funniest part of a Shop Dogs story is how the dogs came to be there. That certainly is the case at Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas. I’ve always admired the over-the-top paint jobs at his shop. Rick never does anything halfway. He pushes the creativity of his bikes and his shop to, and past, the limit. He embraces life ...