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New Harley-Davidson® Icons Collection Celebrates American Motorcycle Design

MILWAUKEE (April 26, 2021) – HarleyDavidson today announced its new Icons Collection, an annual program offering very limited edition motorcycle models designed to elevate traditional forms and celebrate Americana, either by revisiting classic Harley-Davidson design themes or by exploring ideas that represent the future of motorcycle style.

The Icons Collection will present one or two models annually, with a single production run for each motorcycle model. Production of that model will never be resumed or repeated. Each Icons Collection motorcycle will be serialized, and the purchaser will receive a certificate of authenticity.

The Harley-Davidson® Icons Collection will debut with the introduction of the Electra Glide® Revival™ model, a retro-classic motorcycle for the nostalgist who longs to ride a bike with style both distinctive and timeless. Global production of the Electra Glide Revival model will be limited to a one-time build of 1,500 serialized examples, scheduled to reach authorized Harley-Davidson dealers in late April, with an MSRP of $29,199.

The look of the Electra Glide Revival model is inspired by the 1969 Electra Glide, the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle available with an accessory “batwing” fairing. In 1969, the accessory fairing and saddlebags were only offered in white molded fiberglass, and the Electra Glide Revival replicates that look with a Birch White painted finish. The period-inspired tank medallion and Electra Glide script on the front fender complete the look. The Electra Glide Revival will be offered in a single color scheme inspired by the original 1969 colorway: The two-tone fuel tank in Hi-Fi Blue and Black Denim bisected with a Birch White stripe, with Hi-Fi Blue paint on the fenders and side panels.

Design highlights of the Electra Glide Revival model include a solo saddle with a black-and-white cover and a chrome rail, mounted over an adjustable coil spring and shock absorber, also a nod to Harley-Davidson FL models from the 1960s and a functional feature that adds rider comfort. Chrome steel laced wheels and wide whitewall tires add to the nostalgic look, as do brilliant chrome on front fender rails and saddlebag rails, front fender skirt, Ventilator air cleaner cover, fork covers, and auxiliary lights. Old school cool never looked so good.

The Electra Glide Revival model is powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 114 VTwin engine which delivers inspiring performance and classic Harley-Davidson look-sound-feel. More information is available online at: Harley-Davidson.com/The Icons Collection or at your local Harley-Davidson dealership.

Laconia Motorcycle Week

It looks like Laconia, New Hampshire’s Laconia Motorcycle Week is a go for 2021. The Laconia City Council has approved the return of pre-pandemic parking and traffic flow levels for this year’s event. The Council’s vote paves the way for a full capacity 98th Anniversary and will be held from June 12th–20th, 2021.

Laconia Motorcycle Week began as a gypsy tour in 1916 and sanctioned racing events officially began in 1938. The rally is not considered an “Annual” event because it was not held for 7 times due to national/world events such as the Great Depression, WWII, etc. In 2017, the American Motorcyclist Association officially recognized Laconia Motorcycle Week as the oldest national gypsy tour in the country.

Weirs Beach, within the City of Laconia, is the ‘ground zero’ area of the rally and is where a majority, though not all, vendors and entertainment is located. Daily Gypsy Tours (guided motorcycle scenic rides) also leave from Rally Headquarters, which is located right in Weirs Beach on Lakeside Ave. There is a wide variety races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, including the Vintage Races & American Flat Track Races during the first weekend and the Loudon Classic Super Bike Races during the 2nd weekend.

There’s a HillClimb exposition up Tower Street in Weirs Beach on Tuesday, leading up to the big AMASanctioned HillClimb on Wednesday at Gunstock Mountain Resort. In addition, there are charity rides, motorcycle-skill contests, bike shows and build-offs, and more! For a detailed schedule of events, go to the Official Rally Website and view each day’s schedule: Laconiamcweek.com/schedule-of-events.

Motorcycle Riders Foundation May 3, 2021 House Resolution 366

On Friday, April 30, 2021, champions of the motorcycling community in the House of Representatives introduced a resolution addressing motorcyclist profiling. The resolution H. Res. 366 has three key points: (1) promoting increased public awareness on the issue of motorcyclist profiling; (2) encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end motorcycle profiling; and (3) urging State law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcyclist profiling in written policies and training materials.

With the U.S. Senate on record on the topic and state capitals around the nation taking action it is imperative the House of Representatives follow suit and pass H. Res 366.

President of the MRF, Kirk ‘Hardtail’ Willard, stated “We thank Representatives Walberg, Burgess, Bustos and Pocan for their leadership on this important issue. Motorcyclists in every state are impacted by profiling. This issue isn’t going away, and it’s well past time for the House of Representatives to go on the record about the need to end motorcyclist profiling.”

Plans In The Works To Commemorate Route 66 Centennial

Introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), S.1014 became Public Law December 23, 2020. The bill, the Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, establishes a commission to recommend ways to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, the first all-paved U.S. highway, “the Mother Road”, that was completed in 1926 and ran from Chicago to Los Angeles.

The new 15- member commission includes representatives from the states through which Route 66 ran: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The commission will terminate on December 31, 2026.

Send ‘Get Well’ Wishes To Gloria

Gloria Tramonton Struck, ‘grande dame’ of motorcycling, whose 2018 autobiography “Gloria, A Lifetime Motorcyclist” inspires legions of women riders is currently on hiatus from riding. We all wish her well and hope to see her out and about very soon.

Lori Struck DeSilva reports: “My Mom Gloria Tramontin Struck had surgery for a blockage a few weeks ago & is home recuperating. My daughter, granddaughter & I are taking turns caring for her. She is doing as well as to be expected but asks for prayers for a speedy recovery. I’ve been asked about cards. I’m sure they will put a smile on her face.” Gloria Struck P.O. Box 355 Clifton, NJ. 07015