Monthly Archives: January 2011

New Models: Harley-Davidson Blackline

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Forget massive amounts of chrome and bling, Harley-Davidson’s new 2011Blackline model, a member of the Softail line, keeps it simple with a sparse look and loads of black. From its bobbed rear fender to its Split Drag … Continue reading →

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Honda Sales Booming – Elsewhere

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Sometimes a statistical snapshot provides an image of a bigger picture. How’s that? Well, Honda last week released its motorcycle and ATV sales figures for 2010 and, suffice to say, the U.S. and the remainder … Continue reading →

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Winter Rider Featured on News 8

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Winter riders aren’t as uncommon as non-riders might think. RIDE-CT has spotted quite a few bundled up motorcyclists on several frigid days and nights in the past two months. Before the end of the driveway … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Sales Plummet Again in 2010

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Motorcycle sales continued to plummet in 2010, according to a tabulation of monthly stats released to motorcycle-usa.com by the Motorcycle Industry Council. Total motorcycles were off 15.8 percent in 2010 from the preceding year after … Continue reading →

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Bridgeport H-D Files for Bankruptcy

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Bridgeport Harley-Davidson filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, listing debts of between $1 million and $10 million and similar assets. The “Connecticut Post” quotes owner W. Fritz Blau III as attributing the dealership’s problems … Continue reading →

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Harley, Victory Unveil New Models at IMS

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Harley-Davidson and Victory used the opening day of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York today to unveil new models, while other manufacturers used the event to show off previously announced 2011 models for the … Continue reading →

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Harley Expands Rental Locations

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Harley-Davidson is expanding its “Fly & Ride” rental program from 37 dealers to more than 300 locations, including some overseas, making it much easier for a vacationing rider to head to the airport, fly to … Continue reading →

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Ice Racing Begins in Sturbridge

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Nearly 100 competitors and 200 spectators from southern New England kicked off another season of ice racing today at the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club in Sturbridge, Mass.  The weather was perfect – temps in the … Continue reading →

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Ice Racing Season Opens Sunday

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com In trying to pin down the date for this year’s IMOC meet (staged by the Italian Motorcycle Owners Club), I chatted this week with Jeff Lussier of the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club in Sturbridge, Mass. … Continue reading →

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Info on New York Show Released

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The opening of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York is just a week away and the organizer and manufacturers are starting to release info on what visitors will get to see. Harley-Davidson plans … Continue reading →

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