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THE RIDING ISSUE THE HEART OF A HARLEY-DAVIDSON® MOTORCYCLE / BLACKLINE™ MAGIC — SLEEK NEW RIDE / 2011 H.O.G.® RALLY DATES SHARPER EDGE: SPORTSTER® XR 1200X™ / V-ROD® MOTORCYCLE MAKES SCREEN DEBUT / JILLIAN MICHAELS: RIDE TO BE FREE

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Freedom. That primal instinct that separates you from the status quo. There are no cages holding you back from living life the way you see fit. You go where you want, whenever you want, with the horizon as your only guide. Open road. Open mind. Open to all the possibilities. And when it comes to your Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, you’ll design it just the way you please.

CUSTOM OF ONE H-D1™ is a revolution in custom bike-building. It’s about designing a bike for you. Blacked out. Stripped down.

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WWW.HARLEYCANADA.COM/HD1BIKEBUILDER With the purchase of any new Harley-Davidson® model from an authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer, you will receive a free, full one-year membership in H.O.G.® Always ride with a helmet. Ride defensively. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada, Richmond and Concord. Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada is a proud sponsor of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. ©2011 H-D.

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EDITOR’S NOTE Ride, Baby, Ride!

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BACKSTAGE From the Vault.

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INTAKE Letters from Members.

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FRONT SHOP

News V-Rod® motorcycle makes screen debut in Green Hornet.

Backstory A Yankee Rides In: Classic vintage photo.

Gallery A bit of everything from HOG ® Magazine Canada readers.

Rally Rides 2011 Canadian and H.O.G.® Rally dates.

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Gear Two new motorcycles.

New P&A for 2011.

Easy ride on the temperatures swing.

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$100 Ride California Dreamin’.

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Ultimate Rides Trip of a lifetime across the country.

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Taming Beartooth in the Yellowstone.

Five gems in Southeastern Ontario.

The big picture, lessons learned in Utah.

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Showroom Made in America Exhibition.

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Enthusiasts Cannonball Runner.

Never too late, never too old.

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Exhaust Jillian Michaels: Ride to be free.

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CONTENTS /

MARCH 2011

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HONED TO A SHARPER EDGE: Sportster® XR 1200XTM motorcycle

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THE HEART OF A HARLEY-DAVIDSON® MOTORCYCLE The V-Twin changed everything

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BLACKLINE™ MAGIC Sleek new ride

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EDITOR’S NOTE / MARCH 2011 IT’S NOT LONG YET… A BRAND NEW RIDING YEAR IS UPON US

RIDE BABY, RIDE! It’s a brand new year with spring upon us and a fresh new riding season just ahead. Time to embrace another “resolution” as I am sure the first one from Jan 1st has already been broken.

How about trying to ride more this year to great new places with your friends?

For those that have continued riding throughout our blustery winter weather by going South to take advantage of the new and improved H.O.G.® Fly and Ride & Authorized Rentals Program … kudos for being a die-hard rider! This exciting new change worldwide has expanded the program to 300 locations and multiple models, and now includes (11) Canadian locations across the country from Vancouver to New Brunswick and many points in between. To find these H.O.G.® Fly and Ride & Authorized Rentals locations in Canada, please go to www.harleycanada.com.

Without question, regardless of the season, this year will be easier to ride than ever!

In this magazine we have some great riding recommendations passed on from your fellow Canadian H.O.G.® members, as well as some highlights of various events across North America, each with its own distinct identity and personality. There are also riding events worldwide which you can check out on members.hog.com. For those who have no particular destination in mind, Million Mile Monday provides the perfect excuse to just ride. This year’s event will be held on June 27th ... everywhere! If you have a need for speed (from the sidelines), check out the new XR 1200™ Racing Series hosted here in Canada (see page 24), and our new Blackline™ model (page 40) or Mid-Year CVO™ model (page 15).

Thank you for sending in your stories, photos and contributions. We will do our best to share them with the rest of our Canadian members in upcoming issues or in the E-newsletter. And remember, we are always looking for new ways to extend and enhance the unique experience of riding a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, so if you have suggestions, let us know.

Have a safe journey and a fun ride!

GINA MCNEIL

Manager, Enthusiast Services Editor’s Note: Our apologies for the oversight in not recognizing the Montérégie Chapter as the overall winner of the Chapter Challenge at the 15th Canadian National H.O.G.® Rally. Look for their picture in an upcoming edition of the E-newsletter.

HOG® MAGAZINE CANADA FEATURES SOME CONTENT FROM THE US EDITION OF HOG® MAGAZINE AND EUROPEAN EDITIONS OF HOG® MAGAZINE.

THE CANADIAN EDITION IS PUBLISHED BY: GINA MCNEIL EDITOR, HOG® MAGAZINE CANADA SCOTT CLARK PRODUCTION TERESA COLUSSI COMMUNICATIONS CHANTELE CUMBERBATCH ASSISTANT EDITOR FRAN MOORE SENIOR MANAGER, MARKETING OPERATIONS DOM BOVALINO MARKETING DIRECTOR PRODUCTION & DESIGN & SALES BY WWW.BKMEDIA.CA

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We care about you. Ride safely, respectfully and within the limits of the law and your abilities. Always wear an approved helmet, proper eyewear and protective clothing and insist your passenger does too. Never ride while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Know your Harley® motorcycle and read and understand your owner’s manual from cover to cover.

HOG® Magazine Canada is published quarterly by the Harley Owners Group® Canada. Due to various circumstances, some information in this issue is subject to change. Harley-Davidson, Harley, H-D, H.O.G. logo and the Harley-Davidson logo are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC. No part of this publication may be reproduced for any reason without written consent from the editor.

By sending your submissions, you are giving Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Harley-Davidson Owners Group® of Canada Ltd., and their affliates, the unrestricted right, permission, and authority to use and publish your name and city of residence, any photograph or image of you, including any statements you make, for publication in HOG® Magazine

Canada or for posting on members.hog.com, without consideration or compensation of any kind whatsoever. You further hereby irrevocably release and waive any right, claim, or cause of action you may have against Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Harley-Davidson Owners Group® of Canada Ltd., and their affiliates, for compensation, libel, or invasion of privacy, or any other liability whatsoever. Harley Owners Group® reserves the right to edit stories for content, length and clarity.

With the purchase of any new Harley-Davidson® model from an authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer, you will receive a free, full one-year membership in H.O.G.® Always ride with a helmet. Ride defensively.

Distributed exclusively in Canada by Deeley HarleyDavidson® Canada, Richmond and Concord. Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada is a proud sponsor of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. To find your local authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer, visit www.harleycanada.com today. ©2011 H-D. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.

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BACKSTAGE /

FROM THE VAULT

MARCH 2011

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The incredibly versatile FXSTD Softail Deuce motorcycle was first introduced to the market in 2000, much to the delight of riders and the motorcycle media. In 2007, it became a real style leader with a long and low feature lines and as well a lowered suspension and reduced seat height, setting a new benchmark for factory cruisers. ®

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INTAKE / MARCH 2011 LETTERS FROM OUR MEMBERS. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.

especially after that future member buys their first Harley® motorcycle! —Jeff Hewitt for the harley-davidson enthusiast since 1916 ®

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Great memories from a great Rally

NEW HEIGHTS FOR LOW RIDERS — 2011 SUPERLOW™ / ULTRA VS. ULTRA — A BATTLE IN THE CALIFORNIA DESERT LONG & LOW— TRACING THE V-ROD® MOTORCYCLE’S ANCESTRY/ $1 MILLION DOLLAR MOTORCYCLE

The more the merrier ... spread the word Being a relatively new H.O.G.® member, it has been interesting watching and participating in the dialog regarding attracting younger riders and off-make members. After discussing the matter with my friend and fellow H.O.G.® member, Stephen, the answer became clear. The members, not H.O.G.®, not Harley-Davidson®, need to invite them in. As a former metric cruiser rider, I know the feeling I got when I pulled into any Tim Hortons. There is the group of Harley® riders, enjoying friendship, camaraderie, and riding together. I envied being a part of that group, but I was never invited in. If you incentivize your membership to sponsor a “future member” like a half patch or associate member, you can organically create a scenario where someone in that group, invites that lone metric rider to join them for a coffee and perhaps a ride to show them what being a H.O.G.® member is really all about. Reward your members for spreading the good word,

The article (Front Shop / December 2010) on Niagara Falls’s 22nd Ontario Provincial H.O.G.® Rally had me reminiscing as the snow is falling and the riding season over. A perfect riding rally, matched with camaraderie of H.O.G.® members and the flawless hosting done by Clare’s Harley-Davidson® of Niagara and the Niagara Chapter. After reading the article I glanced at the photo on page 22 of the Harley-Davidson® motorcycles parked in front of Clare’s Harley-Davidson® of Niagara on that sunny day to see if I could identify my bike. Center front of the photo there it is, with me inspecting one last final detail.

—Thomas N. Tisch

The old farts aren’t dead yet Although I understand Charlie McLaughlin of Victoria B.C.’s point of view, I know three things to be fact: HarleyDavidson® motorcycle riders for the most part are not a younger crowd (at least in years). Secondly, the younger crowds are not “joiners”; they tend to be participants but there is so much to do and so much competition for time, that actual membership in one organization makes no sense at all until you figure out where you want to be. And thirdly, a Harley-Davidson® is not an inexpensive piece of equipment (the best never is) therefore like

Ross Ward of London ON, I too have had to wait for my dream machine, due to other financial commitments, and although sooner would have been better, it was worth the wait.

Yes we do, and should “embrace change, because it will happen with or without us” but us old farts aren’t dead yet and we do enjoy, and can now afford, that which makes us unique and special, and the Harley-Davidson® organization does a great job of doing just that, from the Retailer organization to H.O.G.® and the magazine. The younger crowd will eventually “arrive” and will take our place, which is how nature intended it, so let’s preserve the uniqueness for them to have something to look forward to.

And now the real reason for the letter. Having established the fact that Harley® riders are generally of a more mature age, how about adding a couple more pages to the magazine and increasing the font size by one, for the cost of maturity seems to be losses elsewhere. Add a few bucks to the membership; to me it would be worth it, as I really do enjoy the magazine, but I may have to get someone younger to read it to me soon. Thanks for a great product.

—Tony Budkowski

A Taste of H.O.G.® Back when we at Harley Owners Group® were first kicking around the idea of a “national day of riding”-type of event, the thought was for a general day to promote riding – for all riders. Eventually that idea turned into Million Mile

Monday, an event exclusively for H.O.G.® members, and one that has been a huge success. Those of you who are newer to Harley Owners Group® may not remember the uncertainty surrounding the first Million Mile Monday.

We really had no idea what to expect. Those of you who have been around H.O.G.® for a while remember what happened: H.O.G.® members from around the world blew the millionmile mark out of the water by recording more than three times that amount. By the time the virtual odometer stopped spinning, the total settled on 3,000,096 miles. Unbelievable.

That was in 2008. In the two events since, we’ve steadily increased that total and crept ever closer to the elusive 5,000,000-mile plateau. Now that the event has really hit its stride, we’ve decided to ask H.O.G.® members to invite their non-member friends to participate — whether they ride a Harley-Davidson® bike or another brand of motorcycle.

I know, I know … some of you are probably calling me some nasty names right now! But let me be clear: This is not about letting others “into the club” — or making Harley Owners Group® less exclusive. I have no idea what the result is going to be, but I do know this: If we all put as much energy into getting our friends involved as we put into our riding, it’s going to be a truly unforgettable day, and one that may just change the future.

See you on the road!

—Joe Dowd

Manager, H.O.G.® Administration (H.O.G.® US)

We welcome all letters and feedback to HOG® Magazine Canada. Letters should be 100-150 words. E-mail your feedback to editor@hogcanada.ca and put “Intake” in the e-mail subject. Include your name, telephone number and e-mail address. We reserve the right to edit submissions for length and clarity.

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FRONT SHOP / MARCH 2011 NEWS ƌ BACKSTORY ƌ GALLERY ƌ RALLY RIDES

HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO EXPAND TO BRAZIL

Photographs courtesy of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company Archives. Copyright H-D.

QUIET SPORT MODEL MAKES LOUD SPLASH IN 1919

Factory workers put the finishing touches on the Harley-Davidson® 584cc Model W Sport, a 37 cubicinch opposed W, which was introduced to the market in 1919 and quickly garnered popularity overseas.

Unique not only for the cylinder configuration, which was directly opposed and flat, the Sport also earned a reputation for being uncommonly quiet.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced in late 2010 that it will expand the Retailer network in Brazil, in order to compensate for sluggish sales in the U.S. with the rapid growth in the international markets.

The motorcycle maker reached an agreement with HDSP/Grupo Izzo to appoint new Retailers in the future. The Company already has nine Retail outlets in Brazil. The expansion will cost HarleyDavidson 0.06 per share in the fourth quarter of the year.

CUSTOM V-ROD MUSCLE® MAKES BIG SCREEN DEBUT IN GREEN HORNET

When the 3-D superhero action comedy Green Hornet, starring Seth Rogan as the Green Hornet and Jay Chou as Kato, hit the big screen in January, a customized Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle played a featured role. Ridden by Kato in scenes throughout the movie, the custom V-Rod Muscle® motorcycle features a chopped rear fender, V-Rod® Destroyer™ wheels, rear-set foot controls, and a one-off LED headlamp.

More Harley® Motorcycles in Hollywood Sons of Anarchy: Season 3 (2010) Terminator 2 — Judgment Day (1991) Mission Impossible II (2000)

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TAKE FLY & RIDE FARTHER By joining forces with the Harley-Davidson® Authorized Rentals Program, the H.O.G.® Fly & Ride Program is now available at more locations, with more flexibility than ever. The program now offers: ì More than 300 Authorized Rentals locations to choose from ì An exclusive H.O.G.®/Authorized Rentals pin with each rental ì Your choice of a wider selection of models ì Free use of a helmet and rain gear ì 24/7 online reservations at participating Retailers (in Canada, reservation capability directly through the participating Retailers) ì Free short-term luggage storage ì And more!

To find a participating worldwide Authorized Rentals location, visit www.h-drentals.com.

For more information or for assistance, log on to members.hog.com or call 1-800-CLUBHOG (1-800-258-2464), Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM CST.

HATE TO WAIT?

Want to get your 2011 H.O.G.® membership materials sooner instead of later? There is no need to wait for your renewal date to renew your H.O.G.® membership. Do it right now at members.hog.com or contact us at 1-800-668-4836, and we will send your 2011 renewal materials, including your 2011 H.O.G.® Touring Handbook and a new renewal rocker, right away. Your renewal month will remain the same, but you will not have to wait until later in the year to get the most up-todate materials.

MID-YEAR CVO™ PRODUCTION Harley-Davidson Motor Company is thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Custom Vehicle Operations™ family: the FLHTCUSE6 CVO™ Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® motorcycle. Combining custom paint, a potent powertrain, and a well-chosen array of top of the line accessories, this limited-production motorcycle is perfect for the discerning touring rider. It features an exclusive Twilight Blue and Candy Cobalt

with Flame graphic colour paint scheme, with colour-matched inner fairing assembly, inner fairing cap, and rear fender filler strips. Like all 2011 CVO™ models, it also boasts a Screamin’ Eagle® Twin Cam 110™ Granite powder-coated powertrain with 110 Screamin’ Eagle® identifiers on cylinder heads; new Hammock-style suspended, dual control heated seat with leather inserts and reshaped rider area; new Navigation

Interface Module with an internal connection to the dash mounted Road Tech™ zumo 660 GPS unit; and many more incredible luxuries. For complete details, visit www.harleycanada.com, but don’t wait — production will be limited to approximately 900 units assembled at the HarleyDavidson® Custom Vehicle Operations™ facility in York, Pennsylvania. Visit your local Retailer soon! hog® magazine canada

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FRONT SHOP / MARCH 2011 NEWS ƌ BACKSTORY ƌ GALLERY ƌ RALLY RIDES

A YANKEE RIDES IN

For more than 25 years, the identity of the soldier in this now-famous photo remained a mystery. Then one day in late 1943, a visitor to the office of Enthusiast® magazine inquired about the June 1943 issue, “I understand that issue has a picture of me in it”, said the stranger, “and I’d like to get a few extra copies as a remembrance.”

The magazine staff was shocked and not sure what to believe at first, but the story that Ray Holtz of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, told next convinced them he was who he claimed to be: “The First Yank and Harley® bike to enter Germany” following the end of World War I. Holtz’s tale kept the editors captivated as he told them how he, a corporal in the U.S. Army, and his captain were captured by German forces in Belgium during an ill-advised night mission on June 8. Three days later, when word of the armistice treaty reached their captors, the men and their Harley-Davidson® motorcycle were released. They returned to a small Belgian village near the German border, where the next day, Holtz rode into Germany to become the first American to enter the newly occupied country.

It was an exciting day for the world and a proud day for Harley-Davidson Motor Company and all of the Allied forces that the Company had helped.

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FRONT SHOP / MARCH 2011 NEWS ƌ BACKSTORY ƌ GALLERY ƌ RALLY RIDES

MEMBERS GALLERY

Me and my 2003 Dyna® Wide Glide® bike on our Annual May Long Weekend run to Sturgis SD. It snowed 12 inches the day before we left. By noon the highways were dry but it was three degrees celsius for the first few hours to Minot, North Dakota but got up to 24 degrees celcius by Saturday afternoon.— CLINT EISNER

The picture is from Vulcan Alberta, located southeast of Calgary. I was out for a summer ride on my 1998 Road King® Classic Anniversary Edition motorcycle and stopped under the Star Ship Enterprise. Ready to go where no man has gone before ... beam me up Scotty. — ART IRWIN

A photo for one of the most wonderful biker magazines. This photo was taken on route 3 north of Woodstock to New Hampshire. — ERIC BOURRET, QUÉBEC.

Our two-year-old grandson Lani loves everything Harley-Davidson®! He has been able to identify the logo since he was tiny. And of course ‘Harley’ was one of his first words!

— RANDY & FRAN PEDERSEN

A magnificent hike of two weeks on our rented bike to Frankfurt ... A small tour in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy and then the return by the road of the big Alps. A to-do and must see! — LYNE AND CLAUDE VENNE

Several have already done the trip to Key West, this one is special because of the date. Record temperatures of cold weather for December 2010 had no reason. We still went nonetheless. — JEAN PATENAUDE

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Our trip in October 2010 was from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. The most beautiful road to ride in the world … I asked my girlfriend to marry me on Bixby bridge. — RICHARD AYOTTE

On vacation in Cuba for New Year’s Day. It was great, but it lacked something. With the heat and the sun getting in the way, I came up with the fabulous idea of sculpting something in the sand. With the assistance of my boyfriend, Christian Tardif and René Larocque, I succeeded in doing a beautiful chopper in 2 hours of work. The winter is really too long in Québec.

—DIANE ST-AMOUR

This is me before leaving Key West at Tom’s Harbor Cut. — MATT BURGESS

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The Canadian National H.O.G.® Rally thunders into Kamloops, British Columbia, in 2011. Known for its diverse landscape, wide open grasslands,

rugged mountains and forested valleys, Kamloops makes an ideal vacation and getaway destination. Come join the festivities and THUNDER IN THE VALLEY!

REGISTER BY MAY 31, 2011, TO BE ENTERED INTO AN EARLY BIRD PRIZE DRAW! IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES:

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Please note: Rally packages not guaranteed after this date.

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How to Register:

Early Bird Deadline: May 31, 2011 Early Bird Registration Offers: Guaranteed Rally package, on-site only † Reduced pricing - only $70 Chance to win the early bird prize

1) Online at members.hog.com 2) Call H.O.G.® Canada at 1-800-668-4836 3) Mail form to H.O.G.® Canada,

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE (until May 31, 2011)

REGISTRATION RATE (after May 31, 2011)

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Host Hotel - Kamloops Towne Lodge

1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC, V1S 1N5, Canada • 250-828-6660 • www.kamloopstownelodge.ca Additional Accommodations* Available at:

Alpine Motel 1393 Hugh Allen Drive 1-800-270-1260 / 250-374-0034 www.alpine.kamloops.com Distance to host hotel: 130 m Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops 1245 Rogers Way 1-866-571-7897 / 250-571-7897 www.hamptoninn.com Distance to host hotel: 250 m Comfort Inn & Suites 1810 Rogers Place 1-888-556-3111 / 250-372-0987 www.comfortinnkamloops.com Distance to host hotel: 350 m

Pacific Host Inn & Suites 1820 Rogers Place 250-372-0952 Distance to host hotel: 600 m Holiday Inn Express Kamloops 1550 Versatile Drive 1-800-996-3993 / 250-372-1585 www.hiekamloops.com Distance to host hotel: 700 m Quality Inn Kamloops 1860 Rogers Place 1-800-575-7322 / 250-851-0111 www.qualityinn.kamloops.com Distance to host hotel: 700 m

Dream Lodge 1855 Rogers Place 1-800-884-8862 / 250-314-9889 www.dreamlodgekamloops.ca Distance to host hotel: 700 m

Kings Motor Inn 1775 Trans-Canada Highway East 1-800-661-6630 / 250-372-2800 www.kingsmotorinn.ca Distance to host hotel: 2.5 km

Maverick Motor Inn 1250 West Trans-Canada Highway 1-800-668-6899 / 250-374-9666 www.maverickmotorinn.com Distance to host hotel: 1.7 km

Best Western Kamloops Hotel 660 Columbia Street West 1-877-302-7878 / 250-374-7878 www.bestwesternkamloops.com Distance to host hotel: 2.7 km

Accent Inns Kamloops 1325 Columbia Street West 1-800-663-0298 / 250-374-8877 www.accentinns.com Distance to host hotel: 2 km

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 1773 Trans-Canada Highway East 1-800-372-8533 / 250-372-8533 www.choicehotels.com Distance to host hotel: 3.2 km

Campsites available at:

Silver Sage Campground 771 Athabasca Street East 1-877-828-2077 / 250-828-2011 Distance to host hotel: 9.7 km Kamloops Riverview RV & Mobile Home Park 4395 Trans-Canada Highway East 250-573-3255 Distance to host hotel: 10.3 km Kamloops RV Park 9225 Dallas Drive 250-573-3789 Distance to host hotel: 23.6 km

Additional accommodations are also available by visiting www.tourismkamloops.com *Shuttle bus service will not be available at all hotels listed. † Rally packages are only available for on-site pick-up.

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FRONT SHOP / MARCH 2011 NEWS ƌ BACKSTORY ƌ GALLERY ƌ RALLY RIDES

2011 CANADIAN H.O.G.® RALLIES 8th Alberta Provincial H.O.G.® Rally JULY 6–9

JULY 28-30, 2011,

Rally Rides Various locations

Thunder Bay, Ontario

20th Atlantic Regional H.O.G.® Rally JULY 14-16, 2011, Sydney, Nova Scotia

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23rd Ontario Provincial H.O.G.® Rally

15th Quebec Provincial H.O.G.® Rally JULY 28-30, 2011,

Montérégie, Quebec 16th Canadian National H.O.G.® Rally AUGUST 25-27, 2011, Kamloops, British Columbia

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2011 U.S. STATE H.O.G.® RALLIES Whether they’re around the corner or across the country, U.S. State H.O.G.® Rallies provide unique opportunities to enjoy new experiences as you travel the United States.

LOUISIANA

Alexandria March 31-April 2 NEVADA

Las Vegas April 14-16 TEXAS

Beaumont May 12-14 ALABAMA

Huntsville May 19-21 NEBRASKA

Kearney May 27-29 KANSAS

Olathe June 1-4 TENNESSEE

Jackson June 2-4

SOUTH DAKOTA

Pierre June 3-4 ARIZONA

Williams June 9-11

MINNESOTA

Alexandria June 17-18 UTAH

Washington to Las Vegas June 21-24

ILLINOIS

Rockford June 9-11

Hot Springs June 23-25

ALASKA

Fairbanks June 16-18 COLORADO

Northglenn June 16-18

OHIO

Cuyahoga Valley July 14-16 Charleston July 14-16 WYOMING

CONNECTICUT

Danbury June 23-25

INDIANA

McCormick’s Creek State Park June 10-12

Geneva July 7-9

WEST VIRGINIA ARKANSAS

KENTUCKY

Louisville June 9-11

NEW YORK

Cheyenne July 14-16 MONTANA

VIRGINIA

Petersburg June 23-26 WISCONSIN

Two Rivers June 24-25 IDAHO

Boise July 7-9

Bozeman July 21-23 MARYLAND/ DELAWARE

Salisbury July 28-30

NORTH DAKOTA

Grand Forks July 29-30

MAINE

WASHINGTON

RHODE ISLAND/ MASSACHUSETTS

GEORGIA

Bethel August 4-6

Warwick August 11-13

Olympia August 26-28 Hiawassee September 8-10 NEW MEXICO

NEW HAMPSHIRE/ VERMONT

Lebanon August 18-20

Red River to Santa Fe September 8-10 NEW JERSEY

NORTH CAROLINA

Seaside Heights September 22-23

PENNSYLVANIA

McAlester October 6-8

Hickory August 18-20

OKLAHOMA

Gettysburg August 18-20

FLORIDA MICHIGAN

Boyne Falls August 25-27

Destin/ Fort Walton Beach October 19-22

MISSOURI

MISSISSIPPI

Osage Beach August 25-27

Southaven October 27-29

Dates, locations, and event details subject to change. For a complete 2011 schedule, log on to hog.com/calendar.

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SHARPER EDGE

BY JOHN SANDBERG PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRIAN J. NELSON AND TOM RILES

THE IMAGE OF SCOTT PARKER backing an XR motorcycle into the corner — his razor-sharp skill on full display and punctuated by the resonant echo of the Big Twin engine being wrung out in its full glory — is as powerful now as it was nearly 20 years ago, when the duo dominated dirt track racing like no other man-machine combination in history. This time, however, Parker is showing off his supreme confidence at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and the XR bike underneath him is the new-for-2011 XR 1200XTM motorcycle, a racier version of the Sportster® XR 1200TM street tracker, thanks to upgraded Showa® suspension components and Nissin® brakes. It is a joy to behold Parker aboard a HarleyDavidson® XR 1200XTM motorcycle, hanging it out on a racetrack in the American heartland.

All is right in the world, and all is right on the sportier XR 1200XTM motorcycle. Here is what is new on the replacement for the XR 1200TM motorcycle: The suspension upgrade includes

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the 43 mm Showa® Big Piston Front fork (BPF), which features a large diameter BPF internal piston that enables reduced damping pressure, translating into smoother action and improved rider feedback. Having eliminated many of the internal components used in a standard cartridge-style fork, the BPF is lighter and features adjustable rebound/ compression via external screws. Spring preload is also externally adjustable. At the back, fully adjustable, remote-reservoir Showa® shocks with 36 mm internal floating pistons deliver more consistent damping performance than the non-reservoir (and pre-load adjustable only) counterparts on the first generation XR 1200TM motorcycle. With some of the best damping that money can buy, the Showa® suspension package comes calibrated for optimized control in sport-riding conditions and for excellent rider feedback.

Complementing the smoother, more adjustable Showa® suspension components are upgraded dual full-floating Nissin® four-piston caliper brakes with large 292 mm rotors.

“Incredible!” is how Parker described the brakes after his first dozen laps on the track at Road America. The balance of the purpose-built XR 1200XTM motorcycle is identical to the XR 1200TM motorcycle that it replaced and is definitely worth revisiting. Its pumped-up, isolation-mounted XL EvolutionTM 1,200 cc V-Twin engine employs high 10:1 compression, performance cams, an electronically controlled active intake system, and downdraft Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection to deliver 74 ft-lbs of torque at 4,000 rpm, and strong acceleration through its five-speed transmission. The extra horsepower requires extra cooling via precision oil-cooled cylinder heads and a large capacity oil cooler. Along with the high-volume 2-1-2 straight-shot exhaust system, the powertrain of the XR 1200XTM motorcycle has a satin black finish to further emphasize its added muscle. Lightweight three-spoke cast aluminium wheels (18-inch front/17-inch rear) are finished in gloss black with an orange pinstripe around the rim, and are capped with Dunlop® Qualifier D209 tires designed specifically for the XR 1200XTM model. A wide, low-rise handlebar pays homage to its dirt track racing roots and delivers excellent leverage when flicking the XR 1200XTM motorcycle into a tight corner. In another example of form-follows-function, the XR 1200XTM cast aluminum swingarm is ultra light and ultra rigid to maximize cornering control and rider feedback, yet it is also stunning to look at. Speaking to the Scott Parker lurking in all of us, rear-set footpegs and the up-swept dual mufflers contribute to the 39-degree lean angle. The goal with this design and component spec was to make a positive connection between the rider and motorcycle. By focusing on the suspension, steering, and reduced un-sprung weight, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has produced a motorcycle that feels light, responsive, and is confidence inspiring. It combines the purposefulness of a race motorcycle, but is tame enough for the street, and is a motorcycle that looks as race-inspired as it rides. It is no coincidence that the styling of the XR 1200XTM motorcycle borrows heavily from the XR 750 motorcycle that Parker and hundreds of other dirt track racers have used to dominate flat tracks for the past 40 years. Available in Black Denim or White Hot Denim, the 26

The well-established American Motorcyclist Association, XR 1200TM Spec Class and the success of the Harley-Davidson® XR 1200TM Trophy Races, as part of the British Superbike Championship, have inspired Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada to create a similar series on Canadian soil.

An adaptation of the best of both worlds, and as part of the 2011 Parts Canada National Superbike Series, the Harley-Davidson® XR 1200TM Series will consist of five rounds to include two doubleheaders.

Similarl to the AMA XR 1200TM Spec Class and as a 100% regulated series, the Harley-Davidson® XR 1200TM Series will allow for all racers aboard XR 1200R motorcycles, equipped with approved Vance & Hines Race Kits, to compete, regardless of model year. The Canadian series will adopt the same rules and regulations as the AMA XR 1200TM Spec Class, which will make it easy for racers to compete across the border.

Inviting all those who share the passion of motorcycle racing to make this THEIR year on the track, Deeley HarleyDavidson® Canada has put together a very compelling starter package to include rebates on new bikes, free Vance & Hines Race Kits, purse payouts and completion bonuses. If racing is in your blood, then without further delay, contact Darren James, Racing Manager for Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada at darrenjames@deeley.com

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1) Unique to the XR 1200XTM motorcycle, the 43 mm Showa® Big Piston Front fork is fully adjustable with improved rider feedback. 2) The XR 1200XTM motorcycle is upgraded with dual, full-floating Nissin® four-piston caliper brakes. 3) A blacked out 1200 EvolutionTM powertrain delivers 74 ft-lbs of torque.

4) Generous 39-degree lean angle and rear-set footpegs are racetrack worthy. 5) Fully adjustable, remote-reservoir Showa® shocks are also new.

XR 1200XTM motorcycle comes with no unnecessary styling flourishes and no unneeded doodads. The tank, rear fender, and seat are very familiar to race fans, and particularly to Parker.

PARKER SPEAKS

So on this June day, it was no surprise to see Parker don his race leathers, throw a leg over his XR 1200XTM motorcycle, and proceed to rip around Road America as if he were still tearing up the dirt tracks of North America. He is, after all, the racer with the most wins in dirt track history, having notched 94 wins and nine AMA Grand National Championship titles. He also helped to develop the original XR 1200TM motorcycle. It is doubtful that there is anyone who has logged more seat time on the XR marquee, which is why his opinions of the new XR 1200XTM motorcycle are especially insightful. In Parker’s own words: Getting on the [XR] 1200XTM [motorcycle] reminds me of getting on my XR 750 race bike. Even sitting on it feels similar. It has the same upright stature, and the ride height [and] handlebar height are very close to one another. The [XR] 1200TM [motorcycle] feels a bit narrower than my race bike. The only thing missing is the big air cleaners (he laughs). I feel like I’m set with the bike, rather than in the bike, like with pure sport bikes, which let me ride aggressively or not, depending on what I want.

Riding it on the track shows more similarities; letting the clutch out, I can pull a wheelie with the 1200 [motorcycle] just like the XR 750 [motorcycle].

In the first five corners I went through, the [XR] 1200XTM [motorcycle] gave the same neutral, well-balanced ability I’m used to on the race bike. I could ride it to its potential very quickly because it’s so balanced and predictable.

Acceleration is smooth and strong. If I come out of the corner

in too tall of a gear, it has the torque to pull through. The tires stay planted on the cement, with excellent feedback when I reach the traction threshold. At 70 mph through the corners [at Road America], it was always predictable.

How does the XR 1200XTM motorcycle compare with the previous XR 1200TM motorcycle?

“The [XR 1200] XTM [motorcycle] is smoother through the corners.

And obviously it’s better because you can dial in the suspension calibration to suit your speed, weight, and riding style.”

Any changes you would like to make on the XR 1200XTM motorcycle?

“I’ll always want more power… same thing I said about my XR 750 [motorcycle],” he replied with a grin, proving once again that you can never remove the race from an ex-racer.

2011 XR 1200X ™ SPECS Seat Height: 29.2 in. Wheelbase: 59.8 in.

TIRES: Front: D209 120/70ZR18 Rear: D209 180/55ZR17 Fuel Capacity: 3.5 gal Oil Capacity: 2.8 qt Ride Weight: 580 lb.

ENGINE: Air-cooled, EvolutionTM engine with oil-cooled heads Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection Bore x Stroke: 3.50 in. x 3.81 in. Displacement: 73.30 cu. in. (1,200 cc) Compression Ratio: 10:1 Engine Torque: 73.91 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm CHASSIS: Frame: Mild steel tubular Swingarm: Aluminium cast Front Forks: 43 mm inverted Showa® BPF Rear Shocks: Showa® remote reservoir, fully adjustable Brakes: Dual four-piston, full-floating front; single-piston floating rear Rotors: 11.5 in. (292 mm) Suspension Travel: Front: 4.92 in. Rear: 3.50 in. Lean Angle: Right: 39° Left: 40°

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the heart of a

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE The V-Twin engine

changed everything for Harley-Davidson® at the turn of the century by bill jackson

At the heart of every Harley-Davidson® motorcycle today lays a pulsating piece of unmistakeable engineering: the V-Twin engine.

Here we will look at how the V-Twin has evolved through the history of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

The V-Twin engine provides the heartbeat of today’s HarleyDavidson® motorcycles, but early motorcycle engines were primitive, single cylinder affairs, and often grossly underpowered. As engine technology progressed after the turn of the 20th century, multiplecylinder versions began appearing in two-wheeled vehicles. It quickly became apparent that the V-Twin configuration was logical for motorcycles because it provided the benefit of two cylinders in a shape that easily lent itself to the contours of the frame without adding width.

The early Harley-Davidson® single cylinder engines, while initially more powerful than those of their competitors, just did not meet riders’ growing demand for stronger engines with greater performance. William Harley, the Motor Company’s chief engineer, thought he had the answer by simply adding another cylinder to the existing single.

In fact, the Motor Company was so confident in this idea that as early as 1907 stories of a new double-cylinder model to be introduced soon by Harley-Davidson were appearing in the trade journals. A story published in July 1908 pictured a twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson® motorcycle that had won a hillclimb event in the Chicago area.

Despite the early publicity, the V-Twin motor did not officially appear in the model line-up until 1909, in the 5-D model. It soon became apparent, however, that the engine would not perform to Bill Harley’s expectations and it was quickly pulled from production

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In spite of this, the 1909 5-D model was still considered a landmark motorcycle for Harley-Davidson in many regards.

Its seven-horsepower engine displaced 49.48 cubic inches, or 810.83cc, and had its cylinders canted at 45 degrees, the sole angle of Harley-Davidson® V-Twin engines until 2002. It was also the first year for a redesigned fuel tank since the original version from 1903. The V-Twin model sported a longer and heavier frame than its single cylinder counterpart and featured the Motor Company’s first standard production rear centre stand.

The 5-D was also the only V-Twin model to have its magneto in front of the engine. The drive system was unique in that the belt did not have an idler pulley to take up the slack and engage the engine.

While the Factory recalled and destroyed almost all of the 1909 5-D motorcycles, of which only 27 were reportedly built, there was at least one that survived — the only known 1909 Harley-Davidson® V-Twin motorcycle to exist in the world currently resides in the Harley-Davidson Archives in Milwaukee.

Harley-Davidson did not market a V-Twin model in 1910, preferring to concentrate instead on developing an engine that would measure up to the Motor Company’s reputation for power, dependability and performance. The six-and-a-half-horsepower, double-cylinder 7-D model appeared in 1911, sporting a new F-head engine with mechanical inlet-over-exhaust valves.

While the 5-D model did not measure up to Bill Harley’s expectations, it set the stage for generations of Harley-Davidson® V-Twin powered motorcycles.

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V-TWIN ENGINE: a two-cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration.

Photographs courtesy of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company Archives. Copyright H-D.

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1911 (left) The F-head engine becomes a workhorse of the Harley-Davidson® motorcycle until 1929, proving its versatility across racing, police and commercial applications — including the powerful 1928-29 Two-Cam engine.

1921 The first 74-cubicinch V-Twin engine is introduced on the JD and FD models

1936 (above) Harley-Davidson

introduces the EL, an overhead-valve, 61-cubic-inch powered bike. With increased horsepower and bold styling changes, the motorcycle quickly earns the nickname of ‘Knucklehead’, due to the shape of its rocker boxes. The same year, the Motor Company introduces an 80-cubic-inch side-valve engine.

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Two-Cam engine is made available to the public on the JDH model. The bike is capable of top speeds between 85-100mph.

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The six-year-old Harley-Davidson Motor Company introduces its first V-Twinpowered motorcycle.

An experiment that largely failed laid the foundations for the future.

1929 (above) The 45-cubic-inch V-Twin engine (later to be known as the Flathead) is introduced on the D model. The engine proves to be so reliable that variations of it are available on HarleyDavidson® motorcycles as late as 1973 making it the longest-lived HarleyDavidson® engine.

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are added to the 61 and 74 overhead valve engines, including aluminium heads and hydraulic valve lifters. The onepiece, chrome-plated rocker covers shaped like cake pans are also new. The nickname “Panhead” seemed logical.

1930 The 74-cubic-inch (1,210cc) VL Flathead replaces the JD Big Twin engine and remains in production until 1948.

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1953 Harley-Davidson celebrates its 50th Anniversary in style. An attractive logo is created, depicting a “V” in honour of the engine that had brought the Company so far.

1971 Shovelhead engines survive the first “chopper” craze of the 1960s and 1970s. The FX line is launched in 1971 and is a bold move for Harley-Davidson, marrying the Shovelhead engine and frame (from FL) to the lighter Sportster® front end (XL).

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motorcycle ultimately replaces the K platform and is often referred to as the “Ironhead”. This engine is credited with giving engineering cues to the creation of the highly successful XR-750 racing engine of the 1970s.

unveils the Evolution™ (“Evo”) engine — one of the critical business moves that saves the company during the 1980s.

The Evo is truly oil-tight and mechanical noise has been greatly reduced from the Shovelhead engine. The 1984 FXST Softail® motorcycle is the final bike/engine to receive kick-start capability.

1999 (above) The Twin Cam 88

is the second Two-Cam big twin in H-D production history.

Displacement is increased from 80 cubic inches to 88 cubic inches; the cooling fin area is increased because of bigger displacement, it is mechanically quieter, the engine is redesigned, and the transmission connection is more rigid and stronger for improved powertrain and chassis stiffness. It is initially unveiled on the Dyna® and Touring models. ®

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models are outfitted with the Twin Cam 88B™ engine, a counter-balanced version of the Twin Cam 88® engine. ®

1966 (below) The first of the

“Shovelhead” engines is introduced on the Electra Glide® models for the 1966 model year. The engine sees the adaptation from the rigid mounted into the rubber isolation mounted engine, which is still used today on today’s Touring models.

2002 (left) The

Revolution® engine is launched, based on the VR-1000 racing engine.

This engine brings water cooling, dual overhead cams and downdraft velocity stacks to common street bike production with 120 hp and 78 ft.lbs of torque. The basic design serves as the basis for the Screamin’ Eagle® Drag Team motorcycles, which started winning instantly.

1986 The Evolution™ Sportster® is introduced as a 1,100cc motorcycle.

Three quarters of a million motorcycles have been built since 1986 and are still going strong today.

2007 The Twin Cam 96™ engine ups the 1995 The Evolution™ engine

is the first Harley-Davidson® engine to receive fuel injection.

It is also the first engine developed used computer-aided design and computer-controlled tools in manufacturing.

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displacement from the Twin Cam 88® engine and includes 200 new parts! This engine is joined with the new 6-speed Cruise Drive™ transmission for far more cruising and touring ability.

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For this vision to become reality, it is moulded, shaped, crafted, and critiqued. It is engineered. It is regulated. And it is marketed — because no matter how beautiful or innovative the concept, if the demand is not there, the reality cannot long survive.

It is a process. It is art and science. A fusion of alchemy and black magic.

The new Harley-Davidson® BlacklineTM motorcycle is the latest result of this creative wizardry. Billed as a “Softail® model stripped to the core”, the long and lean BlacklineTM motorcycle is nonetheless the result of thousands of design and engineering hours. It was a true team effort, showing that reducing a motorcycle to its essence requires more than you might expect.

The Bare Essentials The first thing you notice on the BlacklineTM model is its long, low lines, which are enhanced by the slammed rear fender and the lowest two-up seat ever offered by Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

Less obvious, but just as important to the overall look of the bike, is the low-profile gas tank, which is actually a standard Softail® tank with the centre console and gas gauge removed. The die-cast trim panel flows down the centre of the tank, just high enough to cover the fuel pump hardware. A low-profile fuel cap on the right side gives the tank an asymmetric look.

Viewed from the front or rear, the BlacklineTM bike lives up to its name, cutting a narrow slice through the road ahead.

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team, he was asked to design a bike to appeal to young riders like himself. With input from others on the team, as well as direction from the Marketing Department (which had identified a particular niche to fill), the bike became longer, lower, and leaner.

“Specifically, they were looking for a bike that would stand out from the other Softail® models,” Ketterhagen says. “Something in the ‘long custom’ niche, with skinny tires and a long frame. That’s where it came from.”

“Softail® models have fundamentally great proportions,” adds Kirk Rasmussen, Styling Manager for the Softail® platform. “So when we strip them down and build them up minimalistically, we get great results.”

It is not unusual for the Marketing Department to get involved early in a motorcycle’s development. It may sound crass — as though the “suits” are encroaching where only artists should tread — but in truth, it is a dynamic and productive partnership.

After all, the Marketing Department is charged not just with selling motorcycles, but also with finding out what Customers are hungry for and working together to feed the need. In other words, they bring the voice of the Customer to the development process.

In the case of the BlacklineTM motorcycle, Marketing direction — and two factors in particular — was key to initiating the project.

“We put together a poster of every Softail® model we’ve ever made and gave it to Styling,” says Scott Habegger, Director of Motorcycle Product Planning. “It was very impactful, but we were seeing a lot of similarities. We also thought about the market. Many previous Softail® Customers have moved on to Touring models, so we wanted to refresh the look to appeal to a younger Customer.”

Historically, the Softail® family has been considered the most “custom” family within the Harley-Davidson® model line-up. Case in point: the iconic Fat Boy® motorcycle. But with competitive manufacturers trying harder and harder to copy the success of the H-D® Brand — along with the proliferation of cable TV bike-building shows — Customers have expressed a desire for something new, and at a price point accessible to younger riders.

“Many competitive brand cruiser motorcycles have become bloated and out of proportion,” Rasmussen says. “So it was nice to get back to a pure Harley® statement of engine, frame, and wheels.

In fact, Willie G. [Davidson, Chief Styling Officer] keeps a chopped 1945 Knucklehead in the studio as a model for reference. It is a good reminder of how pure a motorcycle can be.”

Though the idea is an old one, it’s a look that younger riders are looking for.

“We looked a lot at the 30-to-45 year-old age group,” Habegger says. “Our research showed we needed to differentiate the Softail® line a little more, and make it more attractive for Dyna® and Sportster® riders looking for a change. […] And for competitive riders looking for a distinctive Harley® bike within their price range, the BlacklineTM motorcycle fits the bill perfectly.”

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To help keep the price down, the BlacklineTM model was assigned “Bin 1” status, a reflection of the number of engineering and design hours allotted to it. This means that a premium would be placed on coming up with new ways to use existing components.

It’s not about trying to make everybody happy.

It’s about delivering cool to the customer.

A great example is the fuel tank. At its heart, the BlacklineTM tank is a standard Softail® model, but one that has been modified to give the bike a whole new look. A completely new tank would require many more hours of development and testing to meet regulatory requirements, at a significantly higher cost.

However, modifying the existing tank is not as simple as it may seem. A Softail® tank consists of two half-tanks welded together, with a “trap door” in the middle to house the fuel pump. The console is not just cosmetic; it also covers that hole and conceals the centre weld, so the designers could not just do away with it.

“Our initial idea to replace the console was to add a leather strap,” Ketterhagen says. “But it couldn’t just be flat because of that trap door, so we were trying to mould leather, make a form. We actually got pretty far down the line before we decided to change it to metal.”

Though stylists initially focus primarily on how the bike will look, manufacturing and engineering concerns are on the radar from the very beginning.

“I think those thoughts are in the back of Casey’s head the whole time,” says Ray Drea, Vice-President and Director of Styling. “He may have the desire that something [be] forged or stamped — or maybe [made of] leather, like with the tank strap. But it’s a whole other story when you give it to the guy who actually has to make it.

So from the beginning, the designer may even be calling somebody from Manufacturing to see if something can be done.”

One of the key challenges was the rear fender, which hugs the rear tire more closely than any previous model. This tight clearance brings into play styling, engineering, and regulatory concerns.

“The essence of this bike is slammed,” Drea explains. “But how do you make it look cool and proportional — and legal all at the same time? Not to mention comfortable! It has to have some suspension to it, so there was a lot of back and forth that Casey had to do with Engineering and Regulatory to get that rear fender as tight as possible.”

“There’s only so much room on the inside of that fender,” Ketterhagen explains. “And we traditionally run our wires and everything on the inside. But on this one, the way the fender forgings are designed, the wire is hidden between the fender forging and the fender. But we still need to clear up that 3/16 inch on each side.”

Ketterhagen worked closely with Korry Vorndran, a staff engineer on the Softail® platform and lead project engineer on the BlacklineTM model, to slam the rear end even further.

“We were able to take into account the compression of the rubber stop to pull the fender down another half inch,” Vorndran says. “That doesn’t sound like much, but it makes a big difference.”

And then there’s the not-so-small matter of regulatory affairs.

Maintaining the required clearance is also less simple than it may seem”, explains Senior Regulatory Engineer, Jath Bautista. It’s not something you can just “eyeball”.

“There’s a dynamic growth element to the tire itself. When it’s spinning, it stretches due to centrifugal force. So the designers work closely with the tire manufacturers to account for that.”

Sometimes the Regulatory Affairs Department can seem like the bad guy: the one who says, “No, you can’t do that”, but in truth, this essential department helps keep everyone on track. They work 36

closely with designers and engineers throughout the development process to make sure that there are no surprises late in the game, as the new model moves steadily toward its release date.

One example with the BlacklineTM motorcycle would be the mirror placement. To keep the bike looking as narrow as possible, the mirrors were tucked in as closely as possible.

“These are as narrow as they can legally be,” Ketterhagen says.

“I initially had short-stem mirrors on here, but they didn’t pass the test, so we had to move the mirrors out.”

All of this in the interest of giving riders a clear view of other motorists admiring their bike from behind. Stripping the bike down to its essence also meant removing the chrome rear fender support covers. The challenge there is that a part that is normally purely functional — the fender strut — becomes cosmetic when exposed.

“It’s not as simple as just removing the covers,” Vorndran says.

“The covers on some bikes share in the durability of the rear fender.

So when we removed those, we needed to extend the function of the rear forging, balancing the line between a raw forging and what a

premium product needs to look like. It can’t look like crap.”

That’s where the Finishing Group comes in, to find the right surface texture for the newly exposed part.

“It can have a retro silhouette, but up close it should have modern finishes,” Habegger explains.

All Together Now Although Ketterhagen was the designated lead designer on the project, the creation of a new motorcycle model is truly a team effort. Sketches, designs, mock-ups, and prototypes are all continuously reviewed throughout the process. Weekly review meetings with the entire Styling Department are a given, with other creative sessions scheduled as needed at key points in the process.

Informal feedback and review go on continuously.

Once the basic concept is fleshed out, a mock-up is built. In the case of the BlacklineTM model, a production Softail® motorcycle was stripped way down and then built back up in the image of the initial sketches. Prototype parts were constructed using a variety of

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Accessories are also of the highest quality,” Vorndran adds.

“In fact, the Parts & Accessories Team usually gets involved soon after the concept is established,” Drea says. “The P&A people want to lead that market with new components and accessories, and they have to engineer and test any new parts, so we get them involved as soon as possible. The development happens very much in parallel.”

methods, including SLS (selective laser sintering) fabrication from a CAD (computer-aided design) drawing; hand-sculpting components from clay; and machining aluminum billets, to name just a few of the tools in the Styling Department’s arsenal.

Generally, two initial mock-ups are built in parallel: one by the Styling Department and another by Engineering. As the two models become more refined, they ultimately become one.

“We start with our Styling mock-up, with hand-made plastic parts, etc.,” Ketterhagen says. “Then Engineering will start its mock-up. As we move forward, the mock-ups kind of come together, and once we solidify some designs — figure out that yes, we can do this or no, we can’t do that — then basically the Styling mock-up goes away and the Engineering mock-up is the main one that moves forward.”

This prototype is presented to the Styling Leadership Council, which consists of key Company decision-makers, for a thorough review. It was at this stage that the initial leather tank strap was changed to a metal forging, a decision that considerably simplified

Hitting the Road After the two mock-ups are merged, a road-worthy prototype is built and presented to the Product Development Leadership (PDL). This group consists of a wide variety of H-D® personnel from Marketing, Styling, and Purchasing, and manufacturing executives representing different parts of the development community. “They’ll get briefed on what we’re trying to accomplish with this bike, who we’re trying to reach,” Drea says.

“And then they’ll go for a ride.”

Feedback is provided both from a professional, development perspective and from a Consumer standpoint. They’re all riders,

the manufacturing process. Another key decision was to change the style of the handlebar. The initial concept used a clip-on style bar with a more forward-reaching design, which created a pronounced “clam shell” riding position (legs and arms forward). “It looked cool, but the ergonomics were not very good,” Ketterhagen admits.

“The new handlebar became a key element of the design, with a thin look you normally only see in custom garage applications,” Vorndran says. “It also features a unique interface between the triple clamp and the handlebar: a D-shaped slot that resists rotation. We were able to demonstrate both analytically and in the lab that the clamp load of the nut did all the work.”

“All new handlebars must meet a rigorous set of internal standards,” he adds. “We have a standard suite of tests we’ve developed over the years, and it’s our job to meet that requirement.

We have to determine how the product will hold up, not just under normal use but also under potential misuse. We’re designing for the life of the vehicle and beyond.”

“Harley-Davidson® testing ensures that Genuine Parts &

after all, and each member of the team offers a fresh take on the new product experience.

Sometimes the team will take extra steps to make sure members of certain target audiences (female riders, for example) get ample opportunity to test the bike.

Based on this feedback, more changes are made, evaluated, reviewed, and tested.

“I think most people have no idea how much of a team effort it really is to launch a new bike like this, even a ‘stripped-down’ one like the BlacklineTM model,” Drea says. “It’s not like building one cool bike in your garage — we have to design it so we can produce thousands of motorcycles that meet very exacting standards of design, performance, and quality. It requires the input of a lot of people.”

“But it’s not about building consensus. It’s not about trying to make everybody happy. It’s about making informed decisions in order to provide the best products possible every time. It’s about delivering cool to the Customer and exceeding [his/her] expectations.”

That’s not magic. But the results are amazing, nonetheless. hog® magazine canada

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GreatGift Ideas Visit your local authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer for these and other great gifts for every occasion.

Oil Can Graphic Pint Glass Enjoy your favourite cold beverage with a 16-oz. Oil Can Graphic Pint Glass.

Dishwasher safe.

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Skull Magnetic Bottle Opener Impress your guests with the Skull Magnetic Bottle Opener, chrome-plated with magnetic back.

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Skull Cooler With an adjustable shoulder strap, this insulated Skull Cooler Bag is easy to bring to your next H.O.G.® event. Keeping everything cold, the cooler holds up to twelve cans with an easy-access zippered top lid and front pocket.

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The Harley-Davidson® Grilling Apron will have all your buddies wanting one. Made of cotton canvas and features a built-in bottle opener on a pull cord and a waterproof pocket, designed to hold a bottle. Includes front pockets and a loop for a grilling mitt or towel.

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Magnetic Bottle Opener Easy to carry to your next party, the chrome bottle opener is magnet on back, perfect for not littering your caps.

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Skull Beaded Ceramic Mug Enjoy your morning coffee with a 12-oz. Skull Beaded Ceramic Mug. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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New P&A for 2011

$100 RIDE

Touring California doesn’t need to break the bank

ULTIMATE RIDES

Trips of a lifetime: across Canada, U.S. and Mexico

SHOWROOM

Made in America Exhibit

ENTHUSIASTS

Never too late, never too old

EXHAUST

Jillian Michaels: Ride Free

Photographs courtesy of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company Archives. Copyright H-D.

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DEFEAT WINTER BLUES WITH BLACK The new year brings new metal

Lean as wire, hard as iron, and dark as a tar road at midnight; this is the best description of the new BlacklineTM motorcycle — a Dark Custom Harley-Davidson® Softail® model pared to the bone. A rebellious creation of the Dark Custom movement, the BlacklineTM model celebrates three fundamental elements of motorcycling: mechanical beauty, internal combustion, and the long black line of the road ahead.

Stripped to the legal limit, the BlacklineTM motorcycle keeps decorative trim and lighting sparse. The rear fender is bobbed high and tight over a slim, 144-mm tire that emphasizes an authentic hard-tail profile. The compact headlight and speedometer are tucked low into the wide, FX front end, and there is just enough shine to make the black parts look blacker. Black-rimmed laced wheels complete a look that is tough, tempered, and undeniably typical of the Harley-Davidson® Brand.

The styling spotlight shines on a Big Twin engine dressed in black and silver, and on a fuel tank shaved smooth and low. Aboard the BlacklineTM bike, the rider hugs the frame on a one-piece, twoup seat and passenger pillion with a laden rider seat height of 24 inches, the lowest two-up seat ever offered by Harley-Davidson Motor Company, and reaches high for new Split DragTM handlebars 40

that are bolted right to the top triple clamp.

The Softail® chassis uses rear suspension control provided by coil-over shock absorbers mounted horizontally along the frame rails below the powertrain, where they are kept out of sight. So while the swingarm section replicates the lines of a vintage hard-tail frame, the BlacklineTM motorcycle delivers suspension performance and handling that are thoroughly modern. The internally counterbalanced Twin Cam 96BTM engine is rigid-mounted within the frame, creating a solid connection between rider and power that moves the motorcycle to enhance the emotional riding experience.

The 2011 BlacklineTM motorcycle includes elements such as a new asymmetric five-gallon Softail® fuel tank, powertrain styling, an FX front end with black powder-coated triple clamps, and black painted fork lowers. Split DragTM internally wired handlebars mount directly to the top triple clamp.

The BlacklineTM motorcycle balances allegiance with rebellion, discarding previous conventions of colour and chrome for a Dark Custom look that is honest, functional, and attainable. Visual elements of the original bobber movement are combined with the raw, hand-hewn style. The BlacklineTM motorcycle throws new fuel on a fire that burns across generations: an unquenchable desire to ride.

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RE-INVENT YOURSELF

The new Harley-Davidson® 1200 Custom motorcycle

Debut of Factory-Installed Options Which Allow for Over 2,600 Combinations of Customization!

The basis for the brand new H-D1™ Factory Customization Program is the latest mid-year addition to the 2011 model line-up – the Harley-Davidson® 1200 Custom motorcycle.

This motorcycle features a wide front end and chunky 16-inch tires, a pull-back handlebar, and a reshaped LED tail lamp. The Harley-Davidson® 1200 Custom motorcycle rolls wide and proud. A Sportster® model with “phattitude”; the latest addition to the Harley® line-up offers a compelling combination of bold styling and the irresistible beat of V-Twin performance. Some of the key features of the Harley-Davidson® 1200 Custom motorcycle include a newly reshaped classic Sportster® “eyebrow” over the headlamp and newly re-tuned front suspension rates to match the new tire and wheel combination. A two-up seat is standard on this motorcycle and the 4.5-gallon fuel tank offers long riding range. These elements combine to give the Harley-Davidson® 1200 Custom motorcycle a proud stance and a strong and contemporary look, which are only a starting point for this Sportster® model.

Introducing H-D1™ Factory Customization The 1200 Custom motorcycle will also debut H-D1™ Factory Customization; a new opportunity that allows you to choose from seven option categories to optimize fit, function and style.

By selecting from available Factory-installed wheels, handlebars, seats, paint, foot control position, security system, and engine finish, you will be able to create a 1200 Custom that is a truly personalized motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson® 1200 Custom motorcycle has a suggested Retail price in Canada of $11,389, in its standard Vivid Black colour version.

The H-D1™ Factory Customization tool will be available online at www.harleycanada.com/hd1bikebuilder. As different options are selected using this online tool, you can view the creation of your bike step-by-step. You will then want to print out a description of your bike, bring it to an authorized Harley-Davidson® Retailer to review the bike with trained staff, and finally, place an order.

The much awaited moment to ride your brand new bike will come in as little as six to eight weeks from the moment you place the order. Start re-inventing yourself now, just in time for the new riding season.

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NEW FOR 2011 Genuine Motor Accessories Some of the latest Genuine Motor Accessories products introduced in 2011 are sure to take some notice, and are designed with you, the rider, in mind!

Detach Depot – Garage Storage The perfect system for any “man cave”; this new product is designed to help de-clutter the garage while protecting your detachable accessories! The Detach Depot Wall Rack fits detachable products including Tour-Pak racks, sissy bars, luggage racks, rider backrests and detachable windshields. With the addition of the Detach Depot Rider Backrest Mount and Detach Depot for Saddlebags virtually all your detachable accessories are within reach, but securely stored out of the way so you don’t have to worry about tripping over them and damaging your valuable components.

Additional features include: n

Stylish and secure, designed and manufactured from heavy-duty steel and aluminium materials, with black finish and Harley-Davidson® decal

n Adjustable main wall rack allowing for customization based on your needs n Attaches to any wall with 16” studs n Detach Depot Quick Release Windshield Mounts also available, for use with Quick-Release windshields

Travel Care Kit Everything you need to make your bike shine is in a convenient travel size, in the new Travel Care Kit. This kit includes five 2-ounce refillable bottles of the same Harley-Davidson® cleaning products you use at home. The kit includes Sunwash soap, spray-on Bug Remover, fast acting Wheel & Tire Cleaner, Harley® Glaze Polish and Sealant, Harley® Gloss quick detailer, and a soft Microfiber Detailing Cloth.

The complete kit comes in a compact reusable zip closure bag, so you can take it with you or store it neatly in your garage.

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Premium Touring Luggage Collection Designed with the motorcycle enthusiast in mind, this all new collection is sure to please. The functional collection is made from an attractive and durable heavyweight ballistic nylon, to help maintain the shape while protecting your belongings. Layered with a UV-resistant coating to ensure the bags retain their colour over years of use, they are accented with 3MTM Scotchlite reflective material for enhanced visibility. With a variety of seven different styled bags to choose from, this collection offers something for everyone, from the day-tripper to over-night and cross-country riders alike.

Additional features include: n Integrated rain cover, made of specially coated rip stop nylon, to help shed water n Glove-friendly, ergonomically contoured zipper pulls for easy access n Oversize custom handle for effortless transportation n

Multi-purpose, interlocking D-rings for quick and easy attachment of other Harley-Davidson® luggage, Bungee Cords or cargo nets

n Quick release mounting straps for convenient and secure installation and removal n Two-year warranty

Digital Gear Indicator The guessing is over – the new Digital Gear Indicator takes the guess work out of it and, with a quick glance down, confirms what gear your motorcycle is in. Conveniently located on the handlebar, the gauge features a bright LED display indicating the gears 1 through 6, or “N” when in neutral. The built-in photocell adjusts the brightness of the display for improved visibility in direct sunlight and dims at night to avoid distraction.

Additional features include: n Available in Chrome or Satin Black finish to match existing controls n Easy “plug & play” installation, no splicing or programming required n Switch housing can accommodate one additional auxiliary switch (sold separately)

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INTRODUCTING THE NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON速 BLACK LABEL COLLECTION AT HARLEYCANADA.COM

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EASY RIDE ON THE TEMPERATURE SWING Rider comfort system for women

Canadian weather is always changing and it can be bone-numbinghateful when a ride goes from 20 degrees Celsius to below 10 degrees Celsius, and the only thing separating you and a cold leather jacket is a sweaty cotton T-shirt.

The solution to varying temperatures and body moisture is layering so Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® division has simplified the options with its new Rider Comfort System (RCS) for women. The RCS consists of a base layer, a mid-layer, and an outer layer that, when worn together, deliver versatility, comfort, and performance to riders and passengers in varying weather conditions.

It begins with the RCS Layering Top, a next-to-skin performance base layer that wicks away sweat to maintain ambient body temperature. It is made from 100 percent polyester Coolon® fabric, which draws moisture away from your skin and transfers it to the next layer of clothing. Even better, it has anti-microbial (to reduce odour) and wicking properties built into the fabric so that they will not become saturated with moisture like many other base layers.

Black with contrasting orange seams and a 3/4-zipper, the RCS Layering Top actually looks like real clothing.

The mid-layer helps insulate the body to retain heat by trapping air next to the skin. In cold weather, this layer keeps the body warm so that less energy is wasted on body temperature control and

more energy can be spent focusing on the ride.

Three items comprise the outer layer of the RCS — the Mesh Jacket, Functional Jacket, and Waterproof Jacket — each designed to fit over the base and/or mid-layers, and to provide optimal air flow, wind blocking or waterproofness.

The RCS Mesh Jacket allows ample air flow to the body, with hydration pockets that accept accessory hydration packs for increased core cooling. For complete wind blocking, the RCS Functional Jacket is constructed of 100 percent waterproof nylon, with two front/back zippered air vents for custom temperature control. The RCS Waterproof Jacket is 100 percent waterproof polyester with a zip-off hood that keeps the water out. All three jackets are loaded with smart engineering, including 3M® Scotchlite® Reflective Material, and each is sized to accommodate the RCS base and mid-layers.

The materials, fit, and integration of the RCS make it unique among other layering options, eliminating the guesswork of where to find shelter when the temperature changes.

Clockwise from the upper left: Base layer RCS Top, mid-layer RCS Vest, mid-layer RCS Windproof Outer Jacket, outer layer RCS Waterproof Jacket, outer layer RCS Mesh Jacket, RCS Functional Jacket. hog® magazine canada

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CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ Touring doesn’t have to be a financial nightmare. By Dain Gingerelli

As an ex-racer, my first reaction when challenged with the $100 Ride idea was that I be the writer to spend the least amount of money on an outing. So I readied myself to overnight at seedy places with names like The Dew Drop Inn and prepared to dine on daily special plates unfit for feral dogs. Heck, I’d even burn lowestlead gas in Ol’ Paint if I had to. Hungry to be No. 1, I stoked the competitive coals deep within me; it was going to be just like my glory days of racing, I told myself.

Then, as I emerged from that time-warp stupor, rational thinking prevailed. I’m not a racer now, so why put myself through the wringer just to boast I could be cheaper with the dollar than the others? Yet the will to win tugged at me, probably because I still cling to some of the values I acquired chasing checkered flags, trophies, and trophy queens. Among them (the values, not the trophy queens) includes a page from Roger Penske’s playbook that states, in so many words, always use the unfair advantage to your advantage.

So I pondered: If I was The Captain, how would I tackle this?

I put on my cheap-think cap to consider it, realizing I had geography in my favor. I live in California, where the lay of the land is probably 46

as diverse a setting as you’ll find on this planet (Disneyworld withstanding). I took out my manually operated GPS (an oldfashioned folding AAA state road map that’s free to us cheap members; no batteries required) to formulate a plan.

And the plan was simple. I’d stay at our family cabin (herein known as Dain’s Inn) in the local mountains. From doorstep to doorstep, Dain’s Inn is 75 miles from my house in Orange County.

Freed of the lodging expense and drunk with extra money to spend on gas, I’d take the long way to Dain’s Inn. My friend Mike Byrne would join me. Being a retired public school administrator, he has plenty of free time on his hands, so he packed his saddlebags, and we set out for a two-day ride. We’d make a pass through Yucca Valley, stopping at Hutchins Harley-Davidson® for lunch at the Retailer’s 1950s-style Route 62 Diner.

With about 15,000 square feet of floor space, Hutchins is one of the few remaining old-school Retailers in the state, if not the country.

Dick Hutchins opened the shop in the 1980s after closing the doors to his Los Angeles Retail location in 1979. The diner was added in the mid-1990s, and it serves food every day except Monday. In addition to the diner, various vintage H-D® motorcycles and Motor Company

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Epic adventures don’t require epic dollars

EVEN WITHOUT SPRING COLOURS THE DESERT OFFERS SPECTACULAR BEAUTY.

collectibles are displayed in the showroom alongside new bikes, and with classic T-shirts and posters pinned to the wall, the shop assumes the atmosphere of a mini moto-museum.

We dined on grilled pastrami and French dip sandwiches; consumed mass quantities of Coca-Cola; made a pass through the quasi-museum; then saddled up, hoping to see spring wildflowers in the desert when we turned left onto County Highway 247. Sadly, we missed the bloom; nature’s display of California poppy, paintbrush, and lupine wouldn’t happen for a couple more weeks.

Even without spring colours the desert offers spectacular beauty.

Our vistas included clear blue skies above sun-washed boulders on either side of the road. We took a brief detour to Pioneertown, spotting an abandoned railroad dining car and boxcar alongside the road. No doubt long ago an adventurous pioneer had harbored ambitions of using the relics to establish a household. Years ago you could homestead parcels of land in this part of the Mojave Desert simply by showing up, setting up permanent digs, and filing a claim with the county. Mike and I snapped photos of the old railcars before resuming our ride up 247, stopping again at one of the various rock and graffiti-laden boulder piles alongside the road for another photo op. Mike optimistically refers to the graffiti as “modern petroglyphs.”

My afternoon read taught me that Brittany loves Jason, we all need to “give peas a chance” (obviously penned by a pacifist vegan), and I can’t print what Hector wrote about Salvador.

Mike had a prior commitment that evening so he headed home while I followed Highway 138 up the eastern side of the San

Bernardino Mountains to Running Springs, home of Dain’s Inn. Several feet of snow greeted me at the higher elevations, a big change from the 29 degrees celcius we experienced in the desert below.

I grabbed a take-out salad and a Sam Adams from Jensen’s Grocery store, and returned to the cabin, where I dined in front of a warm fire, using the time to reflect on the day’s ride.

I had ridden more than 320 kilometres, starting at sea level a few miles from the Pacific Ocean and ending at Running Springs’ 1,890 metres elevation. In the process, I wore each of my three pair of gloves: hot weather (desert), intermediate (Orange County), and cold (mountains) in one day.

California, I decided, is a nice state for a biker. I spent my younger days as a hobo racer here, and today the Golden State remains a treasure trove while I enjoy my golden years as a road warrior. And of the $100 I started my ride with, I spent $27.85 on gas and $53.26 on food/snacks/beverages, leaving me returning home with $18.89 in pocket. I’ll put it toward my “unpending” retirement.

THE $100 CHALLENGE If you have a $100 ride story to share, we want to hear it. If it appears in HOG® Magazine Canada, we’ll even foot the bill — in the form of a $100 Harley-Davidson® gift card. Keep your story to 750 words or less, including a list of your expenses. We also need hi-res photos of your adventure, including a photo of you. E-mail your submission with “$100 rides” as the subject line to editor@hogcanada.ca. hog® magazine canada

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TRIP OF A LIFETIME

Mix Sportster bikes, babysitters and American scenery, and you’ve got memoires to brag about. ®

By Sandra Rodrigue Our American dream became a reality in late summer 2008, when we embarked on the best trip of our lives. We covered more than 11,000 kilometres, each on our own Harley-Davidson® Sportster® bike. We went searching for adventure, just the two of us, and savored some life experiences and unforgettable scenery.

Residents of St-Prosper de Beauce in Quebec, my husband and I, both in our mid-thirties, had just obtained our motorcycle driver’s licences three months earlier. We had also purchased our first motorcycles, Harley-Davidson® bikes, in 2007 using our temporary driver’s licenses while we were taking the mandatory motorcycle driving course in Quebec. We have four children, and in 2008 had been married for 13 years, together for 19.

We set off on a five-week adventure with no specific itinerary, at the helm of our two Harley-Davidson® Sportster® bikes, mine an 2006 XLH 883C model and my husband’s a 2007 XLH 1200 model. We stopped at the welcome centre of each new American state to find out where to go and what to see. We left in full pursuit of adventure, taking only a backpack tied to my husband’s bike, with a minimum of clothing. We had to take along our motorcycle helmets, as in Nevada, California and a few other states it’s mandatory to wear one.

But what a great feeling it was to be free to drive in many American states without a helmet!

We transported our bikes in the back of our pickup as far as Tennessee, as we had arranged with the babysitter and work that we would be away a maximum of six weeks. We visited other states before getting to Tennessee, but without riding our motorcycles.

From Tennessee, we traveled across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona (we drove Route 66 briefly), Nevada and along the California coast. We then came back through the southern United States (as far as the border highways between the U.S. and Mexico), southern Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, and back to our starting point in Tennessee. In all, we visited 13 American states by motorcycle.

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In five weeks, we traveled 400 to 600 km per day on average. We made a lot of detours to see new things. We lost only a half-day due to torrential rains on the border of Oklahoma and Kansas. It was quite a flood — 10 cm (4 in) of water on the road, and the drainage system could not keep up. A public alert was issued, asking drivers not to travel in certain areas. We were forced to stop, as it was too risky to travel by motorcycle and we were soaked, even with our rain gear.

Honestly, I didn’t know what I was getting into at the beginning of this amazing adventure. But I have no regrets and I hope to do it again one day! What I found the most difficult was not having a radio to listen to music. Our bikes are basic models and are not equipped like the big Harley-Davidson® bikes. I sang songs in my head constantly.

But I never tired of hearing the sound of my Harley-Davidson® bike and its 50-50 exhaust pipe. What a truly great sound!

The comfort of our bikes does not compare with that of fully equipped Harley® bikes, and driving 500 to 600 km on a bike in full sun was the maximum I could do without becoming exhausted, especially

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I’M PROUD TO HAVE MADE THE TRIP, AS I DON’T KNOW ANY WOMEN WHO WOULD DO IT…

considering the length of road ahead of me and the combined heat of the sun and engine. There were times when my jeans were so wet that I could have wrung the sweat out of them.

Although I experienced pain between my shoulders for the first four days of the trip, I soon developed some muscles. I was also afraid of getting a sore rear end! That didn’t happen though, because the roads were so good.

I’m proud to have made the trip, as I don’t know any women who would do it or have done it. I’m proud of myself.

At night, we slept well, exhausted from our wonderful days of biking. We felt like true American bikers, until we had to open our mouths to speak. Ah, yes, speaking in English, that was

something else altogether! All things considered, we lived day to day and managed quite well. Each night, we would look for a good restaurant and especially a motel in the dark.

As much as possible, we visited Harley-Davidson® Retailers along the way. We even took detours in some cases. We brought back a T-shirt from each place as a souvenir. At the halfway point, we had to mail home a portion of our purchases of Harley-Davidson® T-shirts, as our travel bag was full and a bit heavy.

The only time I really didn’t like it: I told my husband right from the beginning that I don’t like to drive at night. I only do it when I have to, and I especially didn’t want to be short of gas, given that our small gas tanks hold enough fuel only for about 230 km. hog® magazine canada

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WE HAD TO BUY WATER BY THE GALLON AND NOT BY THE LITRE. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO THIRSTY IN MY LIFE…

One time we came very close to not being able to make it to the next town shown on the map. The “town” consisted of only a few houses and four streets, with no gas station. Our gas tanks were very low and we had to save on gas by going down a lot of hills in neutral. Darkness was falling and we were in the middle of nowhere in northern New Mexico. We managed to get to another town, but the gas station was closed, as it was a Sunday evening, and there was no motel in sight.

We had to travel another 17 to 20 km to get to the next town, a task that seemed impossible, yet we crept into a third town on our route, Chama, New Mexico, to finally get some gas. We were coming back from a detour to Taos and found ourselves in northern New

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Mexico. You would have thought we were in the movie “Wild Hogs.”

Another memory: arriving in Louisiana two days after Hurricane Gustav. What an affair! In many areas there was no electricity and road signs were doubled over by the force of the winds. It was not the best time to be playing tourist. We managed to find a motel, which was a whole other challenge, as everyone was looking for one that had electricity. The next day, we left the state in a hurry. The army was in New Orleans to keep control of the city. I didn’t feel safe enough for my liking. So we cut short our visit to this beautiful area.

In August in Nevada, in the shadow of the Hoover Dam, the heat was immense. It was as if a wood stove was heating up and I was heading into the stove. I was driving with my head to the side. At a

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ANOTHER MEMORY: ARRIVING IN LOUISIANA TWO DAYS AFTER HURRICANE GUSTAV. good distance from the Hoover Dam, there is a mandatory police checkpoint for all vehicles. The police officers gave us frozen water bottles; they knew how hot it was going to get at the dam, as the traffic was congested in that area. We barely had time to turn off our bikes and put on our helmets, mandatory in that state, before the ice melted in the water bottles.

The heat was burning me so much that I had trouble keeping my hands on the bike handles. It was 51 degrees celcius! A little further along, we came to a gas station in the valley. The thermometer was then registering 42, and by comparison, it was very comfortable. Later, in Death Valley, California, it again reached 51. And then in an Arizona desert, on the way to Yuma, it got extremely hot again. We had to buy water by the gallon and not by the litre. I have never been so thirsty in my life, nor drunk such quantities of water, nor urinated so little. We got dehydrated as we went along. All in all, our trip was amazing.

THESE MEMORIES STAND OUT New Mexico: City of Madrid (“Wild Hogs” film) and Santa Fe Colorado: Mesa Verda National Park and Pagosa Springs Utah: Monument Valley — amazing! Arizona: Grand Canyon — takes your breath away, Route 66, Chiricahua National Park and the cities of Sedona and Williams (Route 66), Grand Canyon Caverns in Peach Springs California: Death Valley National Park and seeing the trees in Sequoia National Park Nevada: Las Vegas. hog® magazine canada

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TAMING BEARTOOTH Blue Cyclone proves worth on long-distance Yellowstone trek A bull elk bugling below our bedroom window in Canmore, Alberta, woke us about 2 a.m. on Sept. 2. In a few hours, we would climb aboard the Blue Cyclone, a standard ’08 Electra Glide® motorcycle in Pacific Blue (“Everything you need, nothing you don’t,” as the slogan says). We were heading for Yellowstone National Park via the formidable 3,336 metre Beartooth Pass. We were pushing the weather gods by going this late in the season, but we figured most of the RVs would be off the road … though they likely would be replaced by legions of boomer bikers like us.

There were elk droppings on our driveway and frost on the shrubbery when I rolled out the bike at dawn a few hours later.

Feeling slightly like the Michelin Tire twins in multiple layers of Polarfleece, denim and leather, we headed east on the TransCanada Highway, keeping a wary eye for elk and frost patches.

We were traveling lightly, only a saddlebag each, and a light, waterproof duffel bag on the luggage rack. The big 22-litre gas tank gave us a comfortable riding range of about 400 kilometres.

Twenty minutes later we turned onto Hwy. 40, one of the most scenic motorcycling roads in Western Canada. It climbs through Kananaskis Country, between spectacular limestone mountains to Highwood Pass at 2,206 metres, then it drops down through rolling foothills to join Alberta’s famed Cowboy Trail (Hwy. 22) at Longview.

It was well below freezing at the pass, but the pavement was dry.

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stretches of highway ahead. We also carried plenty of water and snacks, knowing that rest stops in Big Sky Country can be far apart.

A week earlier I had taken the Electra Glide® bike into Kane’s Harley-Davidson® Calgary, where we bought the bike, for its 16,000-kilometre service. The experts there made sure everything was in perfect running order. In two years I had never found a loose bolt. Consequently, the tool kit consisted of only a few wrenches, a Leatherman multi-tool, tire gauge, a jiffy stand coaster, and my H.O.G.® card.

We’d been planning this trip for months after rereading Robert Pursig’s classic “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,” published in 1974. It would be fun to follow sections of their trip from Red Lodge, Montana, over Beartooth Pass and down into Yellowstone Park. We planned the route on the Harley® Ride Planner, which we found to be uncannily accurate for distances and riding times.

From Longview to Waterton Lakes National Park, the Cowboy Trail winds through some of the prettiest open ranching country you could ask for. We crossed the U.S.-Canada border into Montana at Chief Mountain, and purred down winding roads to Browning.

From there we headed east to Shelby and hit I-15 south to Great Falls, where we would stay for the night. We were buffeted by powerful side winds along the way, and I was grateful for the Harley® motorcycle’s stability and low centre of gravity.

The next day we followed Hwy. 87, one of Montana’s premium

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motorcycling roads. For the first 48 kilometres, Hwy. 87 meanders along Belt Creek through a gorgeous valley, then climbs through Lewis and Clark National Forest before descending to meet Hwy. I-90, just east of Livingstone. After riding east on I-90 to Columbus, we had planned to ride Hwy. 78 south to Red Lodge over Absaroka Pass. After missing the turnoff in downtown Columbus (the highway sign was obscured by a tree branch), turning around at a dead end eight kilometres out of town, and finally riding down Hwy. 78, we came to this road sign: ROAD CONSTRUCTION MOTORCYCLISTS CONSIDER ALTERNATE ROUTE

So we did, since my idea of a holiday did not including wrestling a bike two-up through mud and soft gravel. We headed east to Laurel on I-90, then down Hwy. 212 to Red Lodge for the night. We heard there was a gnarly stretch of construction along Absaroka Pass, and that we had made the smart decision.

Red Lodge is the gateway to the fabled Beartooth Pass, which at 3,337 metres is one of the highest paved roads in the U.S. Built during the Depression as a make-work project, the road switchbacks up the face of the mountain. I can’t say I wasn’t apprehensive about the tight switchbacks and the possibility of the engine missing at that altitude, but the big ’96 dual cam never missed a beat, thanks to the EFI, and the hairpins weren’t bad. We posed for a photo at Rock Creek Vista Point at about 2,801 metres when some other Harley® riders we had met in Red Lodge caught up with us.

From the summit, the Beartooth Highway drops down through alpine meadows, lakes and forests to Cooke City, a popular destination for Montana riders, and on through Yellowstone National Park. We motored through the park at the mandated

72 kilometres per hour, achieving nearly 4 litres per kilometres, dodging buffalo chips (bad for traction), buffalo (terrible for traction) and rubbernecking cagers (worst). Being a holiday weekend, the traffic was constant, but mainly courteous, and we exited the park at Mammoth and headed north for Bozeman.

Our next leg was from Bozeman to Glacier National Park. By mid-afternoon, when we reached Browning, the wind was buffeting and clouds were gathering. Snow was predicted, and it was pouring rain by the time we navigated narrow, winding Hwy. 89 into the park from the south. That particular stretch of road has claimed more than one motorcyclist, and we were glad to stop for the night at St. Mary, where several other drenched riders were checking into the lodge. The price they wanted for a room didn’t seem exorbitant at the time, and we were grateful for a warm, dry place.

The next morning the sky was clear, the road was dry and there was frost on the seat of the Electra Glide® motorcycle. After a great breakfast at the Park Café, one of our favourite restaurants, we headed north for home. The sun had broken out by the time we reached the border at Carway.

The snow was lower on the mountains than when we had left, but we decided to chance Hwy. 40 anyway and turned off at Longview. Smiling riders coming down from the summit reassured us, and while there was a half-foot of snow beside the road over Highwood Pass, the pavement was clear and dry. We arrived home in mid-afternoon.

We saw more Harley® bikes on the road than any other make, including a cavalcade of trikes from Missouri. The Twin Cam 96™ engine didn’t burn a drop of oil during the entire 2,727-kilometre trip. It hauled like a locomotive up the grades, laughed at headwinds and never missed a beat even at nearly 3,352 metres — truly a long-distance runner. We’re already planning our next trip. hog® magazine canada

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FIVE GEMS IN SOUTHEASTERN ONTARIO

Ladies of Harley™ members map out scenic, adventurous riding routes

By John McGrath Photographs by Stephen Wild For Wendy Brockmeyer of Napanee, Ontario, the perfect Sunday morning involves getting on her Fat Boy® bike and heading to a local diner for breakfast with fellow members of the local Ladies of HarleyTM group before hitting the road.

The group, sometimes with up to 25 members, loves to ride in Lennox & Addington (L&A) County, in southeastern Ontario between Belleville and Kingston, about 200 km east of Toronto. Brockmeyer knows the roads in the area well. She and the members of the LOHTM of the Kingston Chapter worked in conjunction with L&A County to 54

develop five dedicated motorcycle riding routes there: the Rural Ride, the Shoreline Ride, the Empire Loyalist Ride, the Farming Ride and the Shield Ride.

“While each route has its own character, what they all have in common is that the roads are all paved and great to ride,” she says.

“There are curves and hills, which bikers love, and the scenery is just beautiful. And there are lots of places to stop along the way.”

Often after a Sunday brunch, she, her husband Bob — who rides a Harley® Street Glide® model — and other members of their informal

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Breakfast Club head out on a leisurely trek along the 87-km Rural Ride. As the name implies, the route takes you through quaint rural communities dotted with century-old homes, barns and farm land.

“It’s an easy, peaceful and scenic ride,” says Brockmeyer, 62.

“There are all kinds of places to get fuel and something to eat. At highway speed the route could take you maybe an hour, but we usually stop in a bunch of places, so we end up taking two to three hours. It’s the kind of ride you want to take your time on.”

Getting there is easy. Take Highway 401 to Exit 582, Palace Road/County Road 5, and head northeast to Newburgh. Then it’s on to Camden East, and if you’re still hungry, Brockmeyer suggests

“this fantastic little gas station and country store on the four corners. In the summer, they have a great burger spot in a truck on the property. In the fall, they bring in barrels of apples from some local apple orchards.”

From there, continue northeast toward the village of Yarker, then on to Colebrook, Moscow and Enterprise before entering Tamworth, “a booming little community with lots of shops, a fantastic little bakery and a wonderful restaurant called the Penalty Box.” The route then takes you through the rural villages of Erinsville, Roblin and Selby before entering the larger town of Napanee, just minutes north of Lake Ontario and just south of countless lakes and rivers. Napanee is steeped in historical significance and has a thriving business community.

“It’s a fun, relaxing ride,” Brockmeyer says. “In terms of curves, it does have some. The Shield Ride, which highlights the beauty of the Canadian Shield in the Addington Highlands, has more challenging curves, but this rural route is meant to be scenic.”

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THE BIG PICTURE Three lessons I learned in Utah By Ricki Letofsky

After making a spectacular ride into Springdale and checking into the beautiful Best Western Hotel, we spent a quiet evening walking in the “downtown” area of this scenic, small community. We rode the free trolley back to our room and enjoyed a restful night’s sleep with the mountains standing guard over us, peering down through the skylight window in our room.

Bernie had already thoroughly washed and shined our iron horse the night before (of course!). So when we went to check on it, the chrome gleamed in the morning sunshine under the bright blue Utah sky. There were just wisps of white clouds high above and the temperature was slowly creeping toward its intended high of 38 degrees celcius.

After breakfast, armed with our maps, we soon entered Zion National Park. We made a quick stop at the Visitor’s Center to pick up more camera batteries and we were on our way.

The circuitous road climbed steadily, and from my vantage point I could see the vehicles ahead of us on winding roads already at tremendous heights. The surrounding mountain walls were sculpted out of incredible red rock, and their jagged peaks pierced the deep blue sky. The rocks were so close to the side of the road that I could reach out and lay my fingers on them. Their horizontal lines were clearly defined, telling the story of a tumultuous creation where severe heat and extreme cold met over eons of time.

This canyon was carved out of the earth with an eye toward the spectacular. Each approaching incline brought a different view.

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Each curve on the road opened to an incredible vista of enormous formations absolutely defying description.

We traveled through a tunnel carved through the mountain, which ran about five kilometres in the cool dark of the stone. Other than that time, the heat was simmering and the sun was bright. The mountain faces stood out in stark contrast against the blue sky. It truly was an extraordinary sight. At some points the mountain passes were narrow and cut through the gigantic rock. Other parts of the road had sheer dropoffs. The entire experience left me breathless.

It was, however, a different experience for Bernie until we reached the end of the park. Unbeknown to us, when we entered the park there was construction all along the route. While there was no work actually happening at the moment, the roads were filled with gravel instead of being smoothly paved. Add my weight, numerous stops (red lights to let only one lane at a time around the mountains) and unfortunately, it became stressful instead of enjoyable.

Reaching the exit of the park we unanimously agreed to take a different route back to Springdale, especially since the unwritten biker credo states that one does not return the way one came!

The highway awaiting us was a beautiful, smooth blacktop. It was more relaxing and enjoyable for Bernie, so we settled into the ride, enjoying more of nature’s beauty. We climbed onward and upward, reaching new summits and gazing at the neverending rows of faraway mesas from high elevations. The sight is truly magnificent as each new curve and approaching hill created a

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different perspective of these majestic carvings.

We turned onto Highway 89 and found the road leading to our next destination, Coral Pink Sands State Park. The mountains receded into the distance but were no less visible. Vast green flat land was spread out on either side of the road, which meandered toward this small state park. It is an anomaly that became more apparent once we gained entrance. The Coral Pink Sand Dunes were unbelievably dazzling. There was fine pink sand as far as the eye could see until our eyes fell on the red mountains in the distance.

Our elevation was 1,828 metres and it was very windy, and it is this combination that created the phenomenon of these sand dunes. The red rock mountains that have stood for millions of years, many miles to the south, a valley between the mountains, and the southwesterly winds whistling through brought the grains of sand to the high ground on which we were standing. This is not something that happened overnight — the size of the mountains and the dunes in front of us are a testament to the ongoing timelessness of nature.

We walked out to the dunes and stopped to feel the sand between our fingertips. It was soft and the grains drifted off into the wind, each to land in its new place, forming fresh dunes yet again. The sun was very hot and the distance to the dunes seemed nearer than they truly were — a mirage in this desert? We wondered how travelers, nomads and explorers ever found their way through larger deserts when our need for bottled water was immediate after our short visit! It is not a busy park and is in fact quite small, but it was really worth the visit.

Back in the saddle, we headed down Highway 89, further south.

An elevation sign told us that we were at 1,310 metres. The sight of the mesas in the distance left us silently contemplating all that we had seen thus far. The highway continued to sweep around beautiful curves and we were practically alone on this beautiful road. I had the camera firmly clasped in my hand because I could not stop snapping picture after picture as we rode through the most incredible scenery either of us had ever experienced.

We headed toward the small town of Kanab, the location of many old western movies and television shows. It consists, as many of these towns do, of one main street with a couple of cafes, shops and a few small motels, but this one also has a tiny movie museum.

We stopped in to take the self-guided tour of western sets used in shows such as Gunsmoke and the movie The Outlaw Josey Wales, which starred Clint Eastwood.

The sky began to turn a darker grey, which meant it was time for us to make tracks. The small sprinkle was refreshing and welcome and evaporated even before it could land. However, when we turned westward we were racing against approaching heavy storm clouds.

There are not many times when man defeats nature, but this was one. We crossed the state line into Arizona, having escaped the thunderstorm behind us.

This side of Arizona was beautiful. The road was flat and stretched out in front of us, meeting the sky at the horizon. The sky was deep blue and all of the clouds were now of the puffy white (and much less threatening) version. We could see the beautiful mesas and mountains standing in the distance to the north in Utah. Trees were growing on the land, leading up to the mountains and out of the rock, which made everything look quite green.

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WE COULD NOT BELIEVE THE TREAT FOR THE EYES, HEART AND SOUL.

Arizona to the south was flat and filled with desert vegetation, the ground was gouged deeply as if rivers should flow, but were empty, dry and dusty, and once again, we were treated to an incongruity of terrain within our immediate field of vision. The sight of it was truly astounding.

This stretch of road was an unwinding ribbon and the clarity of the day allowed us to see far into the distance. We were wondering how it was possible that we were solitary riders on this astonishing route. We knew that pictures alone would not convey the story and we would have to tell others so they could share this experience.

Eventually we turned north again and reached the Arizona-Utah border. We entered the town of Hurricane, which led us to the town of Virgin and toward a different entrance into the Zion Canyon.

The canyon walls from this direction were no less stupendous.

The road swept up and around huge mountains, and we were treated to another incredible view of the world beneath. Each curve brought a new, stunning sight. We could not believe the treat for the eyes, heart and soul.

The road led to our hotel and Bernie found our hotel clerk to be affable and helpful in providing micro-cloths for bathing the beast. It had been another amazing day on Earth for all three of us.

The three lessons I learned that day in Utah: 1. Always have your camera ready at a curve in the highway; 2. Always have your camera ready at the crest of a hill; 3. ALWAYS HAVE YOUR CAMERA READY! hog® magazine canada

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Baie Comeau

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MADE IN AMERICA

From the Reitwagen to the Indian Camelback, the Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition is a Grand Show

If you are looking to discover a jewel on Canada’s West Coast, you must visit the Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition at 1875 Boundary Road, Vancouver (co-located with Trev Deeley Motorcycles). There you will see one of the premier motorcycle exhibitions.

The current show, called “Made in America”, is a fascinating look at the incredible history of the motorcycle industry in North America. Did you know there have been more than 315 motorcycle manufacturers in the USA since 1895? Learn more by visiting the new exhibit, which was opened in December 2010. Before entering the building take in the front window highway of bikes, or drop by later after dark and check out a light show worth seeing – no shortage of photo ops there.

The first bike you will see when entering the exhibition is a newly-acquired replica of the first motorcycle ever built. The

“Reitwagen” was designed and built by Germans, Wilhelm Maybach & Gottlieb Daimler, in 1885. The original was the first internal combustion engine ever used in a wheeled vehicle and this replica is the first and only one of three planned to be built by Mercedes. hog® magazine canada

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The original, with a top speed of only 12 kilometres per hour, is made mostly of wood and remains safely preserved in Germany.

There are many very unique motorcycles in this show, including rare bikes on loan from generous collectors. You will see the 1894 Copeland Steam High Wheeler, the 1906 Indian “Camelback”, and the 1900 Orient, the first commercially successful motorcycle built in the U.S., to name a few. The Orient is one of the last three remaining American motorcycles in the world that was made in 1900. There is also a 1974 HarleyDavidson® Nova project bike, one of the very few Nova prototypes ever developed and built. It was designed to accommodate two, four and six cylinder liquid-cooled, dual overhead cam engines designed by German Porsche Engineering and it is sure to please all H-D® history buffs.

Interesting features of this show, aside from just the incredible collection of motorcycles, will make your visit a different experience from any other motorcycle museum toured before.

The bikes are showcased against a backdrop of contemporary graphics and text with lighting that elevates the bikes as if they were objects of art. There are no dusty old relics in a “been there, done that” setting! One fabulous must-see display is “the wheel” room where the ceiling is made up of spokes above a large revolving turntable as the hub, and a rubberized ramp around the curved walls of the room as the wheel’s tire. This room displays more than thirty bikes in this area of the exhibit alone. Also, a truly unique display is an interactive orbital map. Satellite imagery of various regions and road systems 60

in the Pacific Northwest is projected and visitors can use one of two iMac computers to explore in detail the best riding roads in B.C. and Washington State.

“Made in America” is open seven days a week and admission is by donation. Don’t miss it!

Brent Cooke

Director, Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition

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CANNONBALL RUNNER

For a guy who loves antique motorcycles — antique HarleyDavidson® motorcycles in particular — you couldn’t ask for much more of a dream job. Bill Rodencal is Motorcycle Restorer/ Conservator for the Harley-Davidson Corporate Archives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Day in, day out, he’s surrounded by the largest collection of original H-D® motorcycles in the world. The problem is, it’s like a kid having a job in a candy store — but only being allowed to wrap the candy.

The bike pictured here, however, is Bill’s own: a 1914 HarleyDavidson® Model 10-B Short Coupled Boardtrack Racer. A fiveyear project so far, this bike is a runner. And on September 10 he pointed it west in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina and did not stop until he reached Santa Monica, California 16 days later. Bill joined more than 70 riders in the new Cannonball Endurance Run, a race for vintage (pre-1916) motorcycles. And though his excitement level was through the roof, his expectations were more modest.

“All I can tell you is I had a lot of fun,” he says. “I wasn’t in it to prove anything or do the most miles. But I don’t get to ride as much as I’d like to so this was a really great opportunity. My family came along as my support crew, and we made it a fun family trip across America.”

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NEVER TOO LATE, NEVER TOO OLD

By Rollande C. Dube

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* My first contact with the HarleyDavidson® family was in the late 1940s when my cousin was traveling back and forth from Newfoundland every summer. We would always be waiting for a ride. The noise, the wind and the feeling of liberty during those short rides stayed with me. These sensations resurfaced each time a motorcyclist passed by.

In the early 1970s, my husband bought his first bike.

All those memories came back, and on my first ride I decided that one day I would be riding my own bike. Back then, I was often escaping with the family bike. As life goes on, you do what you can, not necessarily what you want. In l995, I made the decision to buy my own bike,

“ IF YOU HAVE THE DESIRE, THE CAPACITY, THE PASSION AND YOU CAN AFFORD IT WITH PEACE OF MIND, GO AHEAD, DO IT.”

but a severe accident took my dream away. The cage driver did not see the bike. However, after several months of recovery, the dream was once again in sight.

In 1997, I bought my first Harley® motorcycle, a hugger. It did not take long before I asked for an engine upgrade. I was always dreaming of a Heritage SoftailTM model, and after putting 120,700 kilometres on my first bike, one day I found a jewel, a 1995 Softail® bike that was parked in a basement for 10 long years. The mileage was so low that it was considered to be brand new. I’ve been riding it ever since and, up to today, have put 136,794 kilometres on it.

With all of that said, you must think that I’m an old lady.

The reality is, I’m young at

heart. I bought my first Harley® motorcycle at the age of 59, and I’m still riding. So far this season, I’ve ridden 25,759 kilometres. Every two years, I follow the Safe Rider Skills class, and believe me, I have no doubts about my riding abilities.

I like to share my experience with other ladies, and I do so as often as possible. I tell them, “If you have the desire, the capacity, the passion and you can afford it with peace of mind, go ahead, do it.” I share my experience, even suggesting what kind of bike to go for.

Riding a Harley® motorcycle and living this way of life is a family affair. My husband owns a Road King® model. One day my daughter came home with a big smile on her face, telling

me that she had bought her first Harley® bike, an old ramshackle shovel. She was able to ride it for six years without running into any major problems. What a lucky girl. She now owns a Softail® model.

Sharing the Harley® lifestyle has been the greatest payback.

As the saying goes, “Life begins when you buy one.” Giving a hand when needed, meeting new friends who share the same passion and the activities of the great H.O.G.® family, spending time preparing for the coming season, and rallying in various parts of the country cannot be described. You only understand it when you share this way of life.

Live to ride, ride to live … (rain or shine).

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RIDE TO BE FREE

By Jillian Michaels

One of my most treasured childhood memories is riding on the back of my dad’s HarleyDavidson® motorcycle when I was a kid. I remember thinking — knowing — this is freedom.

It was the epitome of “cool”; buzzing along and taking in the scenery, and not a care in the world. I would occasionally glance into one of the cars that shared the road with us and feel sorry for its passengers.

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I could feel their eyes on us; envious with the longing to feel the thrill of the open road on two wheels. At least that’s what I imagined they were thinking when I was six. And I’ll be honest, that’s still what I imagine even now when I rip past them on my bike.

By 18, I had a bike of my own — a 1972 Harley® Sportster®.

Who cared that it was 20 years old and spewed black ash out

of the exhaust (this was prior to the green movement)? It was mine, all mine. I had been saving up for it since my very first baby-sitting job at 13 years old. Any normal kid would have saved for a car, but not me.

I had caught the bug and at 36, the fever remains. These days I have five bikes — all with a personality of their own.

From the sportbike that I race on the track to the Harley® V-Rod® bike that I show off at the Rock Store on Mulholland Highway — each bike holds experiences and adventures unique to its style, design, feel, and temperament. My bikes are like old friends who know me inside and out. They have lived through adventures and endured my madness in ways that no person would tolerate.

While it’s true that motorcycle riding is a culture made up of supportive, friendly people who share the same passion, what I love best about it is the solitude. Whenever I feel stressed, overwhelmed, and beat down by life, I toss on my gear, carve the canyons of Malibu, and cruise the PCH. This is the cell phone-free zone, where I can be alone with my thoughts and one with my environment. This is the place where I clear my head, the place where I think best. And I don’t come back home until every last piece of aggression has been shredded out on the pavement.

Riding is a sport, it’s a high, it’s a way of life. And yes, it can be dangerous. There are risks. You have to keep your wits about you, be strategic, and ride smart. It takes brains, agility, and focus, which is why riding is not for everyone, and that makes me love it even more.

For a century, motorcycle riding has been thought of as a man’s pastime. Many women have shied away from the sport for a myriad of reasons ranging from “I couldn’t” to “I shouldn’t”, but times are changing. Women are foregoing the back seat for the driver seat. Finally.

The realization has set in: Why should the boys have all the fun? Often nowadays when I look over at the biker creeping up on my left, I find myself worrying about the split ends they’re creating from the unkempt ponytail falling out of their helmet. Then I smile to myself, wave the peace sign, and welcome another woman into the club. It takes a certain kind of badass to climb on top of 130 horses and tear it up.

So I leave you with this one question: What kind of badass are you gonna be? Maybe I’ll see you out there, maybe I won’t. But if we do cross paths, I’ll be the one passing you on the left.

Jillian Michaels is a lifelong motorcyclist, personal trainer, and star of NBC’s The Biggest Loser and Losing It With Jillian.

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H.O.G.ÂŽ and H.O.G.ÂŽ Roadside Assistance are two separate companies, working closely together but with separate enrolment / renewal systems. To upgrade your package or call for service please call the toll-free number at 1-888-443-5896.You must call this number to receive the necessary assistance as per your H.O.G.ÂŽ membership ILULĂ„[Z *HSSPUN HUV[OLY [V^PUN ZLY]PJL HUK Z\ITP[[PUN YLJLPW[Z HM[LY the fact is not the proper procedure and will not be reimbursed.

Motorcycles must be enrolled in the Mileage Program Ă„YZ[ ILMVYL kilometres can be claimed; this applies to all bikes that you want to claim mileage (including rental bikes). Please enrol at your local Retailer, as they are required to sign the form to validate the number of kilometres.

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Renewal updates online will be visible within the members only HYLH HWWYV_PTH[LS` KH`Z HM[LY [OLPY JVTWSL[PVU 6USPUL WYVĂ„SLZ MVY access to members.hog.com can be created for new memberships within 10 days of your enrollment being processed.

Full H.O.G.ÂŽ members can become Lifetime H.O.G.ÂŽ members at any time. A certain amount of years as a full H.O.G.ÂŽ member is not reX\PYLK *HSS [OL VMĂ„JL H[ MVY TVYL KL[HPSZ -VY KLSP]LY` of H.O.G.ÂŽ materials, please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery as this can vary depending on the local postal service in different areas.

H.O.G. ÂŽ Canada Team

Gina McNeil Manager, Enthusiast Services

Stephan Chantal Membership Services Coordinator

Chantele Cumberbatch 7YVNYHTZ )LULĂ„[Z Coordinator

Normand Gauthier Regional Coordinator Atlantic Canada & Quebec

Vern Wilson Regional Director Ontario

Brad Carvery Regional Director Prairies

Cliff Randal Regional Director Western

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Because on this Million Mile Monday, the open road is open to all. No matter what brand of motorcycle you or your friends may ride.

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