Category Archives: Harley-Davidson

Oil Drippings: News and Opinion

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Some American Legion Riders in SoCal had a hard time swallowing a restaurant’s request that they remove their vests when inside the establishment over the weekend. Davina’s Cabo Grill and Cantina in Oceanside, CA has a … Continue reading →

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Harley Sales Down, But Earnings Are Up

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Despite a drop in sales during the first quarter of 2013 when compared to a year ago, both in the U.S. and worldwide, Harley-Davidson today reported a 33.8 increase in earnings per share. First quarter … Continue reading →

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New Online Store Launched by Harley-Davidson

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com There hasn’t been a press release from Harley-Davidson. Dealerships haven’t been emailing customers about the debut, either. In fact, the word is that the “soft launch” of a new online store by Harley is on … Continue reading →

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Not All Harley Riders Are Old, Fat and Balding…

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com With Baby Boomers aging and even giving up riding, Harley-Davidson needs replacements, and new data from the research firm R.L. Polk & Co. reveals that for the fifth straight year Harley is the top seller … Continue reading →

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Do Harley-Davidson Owners Have Low IQs?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com In a new study that shows the relationship between “Likes” on Facebook and intelligence, researchers at the University of Cambridge in the U.K. conclude in their findings that Harley-Davidson owners have low IQs. The study … Continue reading →

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The Ugliest Bikes Ever Produced…

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It’s been said that there’s a motorcycle for every butt. While two-wheeled beauty is in the eye of the bike owner, some bikes are just plain butt ugly.  That’s rude to say, I know, because … Continue reading →

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Harley Brings Out New “Breakout” Model

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Harley-Davidson unwrapped a new Softail model at Daytona Bike Week this morning, showing off a less expensive, non-CVO version of the CVO Breakout. While the CVO Breakout, introduced last August, has a starting price at … Continue reading →

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Florida Dealer Offers Gun With Bike Purchase

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The owner of Pinellas Powersports in Pinellas Park, FL has come up with a well-timed gimmick to sell his Harley-Davidson, Honda and Kawasaki motorcycles: Buy a bike, get a free hand gun. A commercial for … Continue reading →

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Best Western, H-D Partnership Extended

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Best Western and Harley-Davidson have extended an ongoing partnership by three more years, with the hotel chain expanding benefits to riders from North America to the global level. Best Western has some 1,200 motorcyclist-friendly hotels … Continue reading →

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Harley Bans Music at York Factory

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com In an effort to improve safety, Harley-Davidson has stopped the music at its factory in York, PA. No more blaring radios. No more headphones. “It’s a distraction,” Maripat Blankenheim, director of external communications for Harley, … Continue reading →

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