Harley-Davidson stopped building and selling 3 wheel motorcycles in the 1960s. Now they are offering the very impressive new Tri-Glide trike. American Iron Magazine www.aimag.com reviews it here.noreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:33:19 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com101125http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/en-usnoHarley-Davidson stopped building and selling 3 wheel motorcycles in the 1960s. Now they are offering the very impressive new Tri-Glide trike. American Iron Magazine www.aimag.com reviews it here.noreply@blogger.comhttp://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2011/11/free-wallpaper-ford-harley-davidson-f.htmlFord Harley Davidsonnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:26:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-3494623659120139313Erase from your memory the F-150 Lightning, SVT's tire-smoking sports car/pickup. For 2010, SVT went the extreme opposite direction with the F-150 SVT Raptor: A mogul-jumping, off-road desert runner. Raising the number of F-150 models to nine is the Harley-Davidson F-150 edition, which features 22-inch-diameter polished, forged aluminum wheels, chrome exhaust tips and Harley-Davidson http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2009/04/handlebar-to-handlebar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:06:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-6267409232145306142Just this morningCruising out of Lake TahoeTo SacramentoWith friend Alonzo "Coyote" MunguiaCertain safe stretchesBased on ten years of riding togetherWe go handlebar - to - handlebarCoyote on left side of lane, me on rightMotorcycles... Harley's... side-by-sideSynchronized rumble of pipesImages and shadows reflecting off one anotherTrusting in skills and awarenessYou have seen or heard this http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2009/06/cold-bugs.htmlhit a very cold Donnernoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:17:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-2425118793950245889Three of us, on baggers, hit a very cold Donner Pass on Interstate 80 at around 10:30 a.m. Fortunately, we had the necessary warm clothing along. Unfortunately, most of it was in our bags, but that didn’t stop us. We were too pumped to stop and change so we blasted through with great anticipation for the warmth we knew was waiting for us in Reno and points beyond. We also briefly paid http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2009/07/rack.htmlHipshotnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-3940315597114112726In January of this year we wrestled with issues of an aging biker but rebounded big time with a "Hipshot!" (click on this for a rerun: (Cairo Practica II and III).We did great with that shot.. going some four months without significant discomfort and only walking like a gimp about 75% of the time instead of the usual 100.We expected it back and it came with a vengeance but now, yes now... we http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2009/07/two-battleships.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:11:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-5862488854171354535Woke late in Lake View, OregonTrying to time it for "Coffee and rolls in the lobby"As there was no coffee available in the room.(Hey, I am roughing it out here okay?!)But still, it was 5:30 and rather than wait for the "7:00 AM" treats.I hit the dispensing machine and bought a diet coke.At 6:30 I was on my wayThe air was cool, but I had layers on.I was on a stretch of US 395 that was so desolate.http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2009/07/cattle-drive.htmlCattle Drivenoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:22:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-5065307441551152653I was in the high desert.Between Alkali Flat and WagontireCattle in groups of 10-50 were heading along the fence lineIn the opposite direction.This went on for a what seemed like several miles.There could have easily been a thousand head.I couldn't see anyone making them move.I couldn't figure them.When I hit breakfast at the world famous(Well maybe not but it should be.) Wagontire cafe,I asked http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2009/07/panther-piss-today-observations.htmlTodays Observationsnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:18:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-7243706570930634393Panther PissYup, that's what it is. Cheap gasoline that is.When we were kids we often had to locate the cheapest gas station around and buy their gas. We called it "panther piss".A fine alliteration to be sure.It wasn't the octane that warranted this classification in our minds.It was more so the look of the dealership that made us question the quality of what came out of the pump.(photo right - http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2009/07/chance-dance.htmlDance of harleynoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-6978632791296003396 Working my way through the mountains, fields and prairies. On my way from Billings, Montana to Rapid City, South Dakota. It will be just short of a 400 mile day. There is rain everywhere. Huge dark clouds are all over the horizon.(photo: TC's HOG covered with a lot of grey crud)I am trying to time my trip on the Interstate to avoid getting drenched. The highway curves gently to accommodate a 75 http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2008/08/snake-river-harley-davidson.htmlHarley-Davidsonnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:14:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-7958119087498069317You see it’s hard to ride through a town that has a Harley dealership and not pay a visit. The dyed-in-the-wool fanatic has to stop in to take a careful look at the T-shirts and everything else on display, including a hunt for perfect chrome and leather. It’s a rite of some kind... like going to Mecca. I love the smell, sound and spectacle of it and I just ignore the rest of my senses (primarily http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2002/06/d-vient-l-et-pourquoi-airstream.htmlairstreamnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:06:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-3972401177031981782C'est vrai que cela semble tellement original et inhabituel que l'on peut se poser la question;Il fallait trouver une solution de remplacement pour passer ses vacances dans le sud de le FRANCE, suite à la vente de notre maison secondaire de CAVALAIRE, pres de SAINT TROPEZ:Nous sommes en 2002 et toutes les solutions sont envisagées; location sur la côte d'azur... camping car ou même camping... pashttp://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2007/03/le-mariage-de-reve-par-harley-davidson.htmlBike weekDaytonaFlorideharleymiamiUSAweddingnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:39:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-2861799839288901945or the incredible Daytona '07 bike week wedding by Harley Davidson.Leïla & Steve PIEHL, directeur des événements chez Harley Davidson.Daytona main streetAprès 10 ans de vie commune, il etait temps de régulariser la situation; nous avions suffisamment attendu et réflechi à la question.Pas de cérémonie avec une multitude d'invités, pas de dépenses inutiles dans des buffets, repas et autres, pashttp://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2009/08/road-home-looking-back.htmlThe Road Homenoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:02:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-993784163490887297This trip... this Sturgis trip has been one of extremes. Here is an introduction, a little background on Sturgis and an accompanying chronology of sorts: There were several reasons while I hightailed it to Sturgis this year; Sturgis bike week itself, friends and family who would be there, and son Tyler's bands were booked for two pre-rally shows in Rapid City.(photo r w/captions... click on it http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2009/08/road-home-nailing-it.htmlThe Road Home - Nailing Itnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-552229502610357459Saturday, August 1st: My day for a planned ride to Deadwood to see Butch at the hospital. Judy was already there and gave me directions on the best route. Earlier, Mel took off on a Badlands run with his pretty pal, Pat on back. They would make it to the hospital for a visit later that afternoon.First, I would head for the Rapid City Convention Center, where the Harley-Davidson company would http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2010/03/flappin-cheeks.htmlCheeksFlappinnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:59:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-6983890506856647100“Al had decided he was going to become one with the road so he left his detachable windshield at the hotel. I glanced over at him while we had the baggers mellowed at 3,000 rpm (about 80mph) and his cheeks were plastered back around his ears. He looked like he was pulling around 8 G’s, but it was just the wind making his face into silly putty. I wanted to slow down so he wouldn’t look like hehttp://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-review.htmlThe Harley-Davidson Experiencenoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:57:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-4006068608237189733Suddenly, it seems I have an abiding moral obligation to quote this entire critique by pal and fellow blogger, Annie King. Over the past two years, I have had the pleasure to get acquainted with Annie through her terrific stories, poems and observations on life. Last year, Annie graced me by ordering a copy of my internationally famous best seller (Sold one copy to an Australian!). Annie's http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2002/11/le-grand-depart-pour-jacksonville.htmlairstreamFlorideFord F150USAnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:18:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-5472556958214185907Apres avoir fait le tour, succintement de ce merveilleux engin, il était temps de prendre la route. Brasstown, caroline du nord, à Jacksonville, floride, il y a plus de 800 km et rouler sur les highways US, à vitesse limitée, il faut du temps car c'est la premiére fois que je tracte, un tel engin, avec un pick-up imposant, dans un pays ou les contrôles sont omniprésents;Dernier regard sur la http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2008/09/riders-of-purple-sage-with-apologies-to.htmlPreparationnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:10:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-739166302503499655Preparation - Or Else!The ride into Bruneau Canyon Idaho is an adventure no matter how you get there. You can walk (not recommended), raft (only at certain times of the year), drive (pickup or SUV only) or ride a dirt bike. The latter is the fastest and most fun way to do it of course. You can approach from all four cardinal points but I am only familiar with two, North and South. I can safelyhttp://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2008/10/gump-group.htmlThe Gump Groupnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-4574608036523092348Not too long ago, the Coyote and I made a trip on Highway 50, often titled"The Lonliest Highway in America". It was a return trip from out East and we had decided to pick up Highway 50 just outside of Salt Lake City then stay on it all the way to Sacramento. In that roughly 600-mile stretch of road we saw some remarkable scenery, a few small towns and what I call the four Forrests. Not trees http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2008/05/crisp-sturgis-2007.htmlCrispnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:06:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-1573827983827926830Sturgis 2007Early morning. A little coffee and maybe a sweet roll in the belly and you are ready to roll.Your choices for the day’s ride are many. The stark beauty of the Badlands is waiting. The close up, three dimensional views (and yes, if there is a fourth dimension it has to exist right there) of Mount Rushmore. Listen. It doesn’t matter how many photos. If you haven’t panned the http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2008/10/hot-chrome.htmlHot Chromenoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:04:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-4057773033845315042I really learned how to ride motorcycles in the high desert of Idahowhere we would crank up dirt bikes year 'round.I remember one January I couldn't resist the urge to take a quick ride.My gloves were unlined cowhide.It got so cold I stopped and wrapped my hands around the hot exhaust pipe to warm them.It dried the cowhide up so much I had to discard the gloves afterward.I bought my first Harley http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2002/11/jacksonville-ou-le-depart-pour-une.htmlairstreamFlorideUSAnoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:02:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-4514298276265780995C'est le grand jour, démarrage au petit matin, toujours sous la pluie, malgré que l'on soit en Floride. Nous sommes bien entourés et le temps se dégage. Ici, c'est sérieux; Mon agent maritime a convenu d'un rendez-vous avec les douanes américaines, en vue de l'exportation de l'AIRSTREAM sur l'Europe et je dois presenter la caravane à 8:00 sur un quai du port de Jacksonville. Je ne suis pas le http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2010/09/harley-davidson-xl1200n-nightster.htmlHarley-Davidson XL1200N Nightsternoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-2076719873781180107The Indian bike market will see a new BIG kid in the race – the Harley Davidson, which might be giving sleepless nights to indigenous high-end bike manufacturers. The most popular American bike maker launched about 12 machines in the recently concluded Auto Expo of India at New Delhi. The HD XL1200N Nightster is the recent one in the HD’s XL family and it has reinvented the rugged and the http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2010/09/harley-davidson-marlboro-man.htmlHarley Davidson The Marlboro Mannoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:06:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-1175599600012062959http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2008/11/common-biker.htmlThe Common Bikernoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:02:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-6667633527411107468A he or a shePlebian and patrician They all ride side-by-side Sharing a love of the open roadNone are of a class at that momentAll are of a common causeBasking in weather... good or badMasters of short hopsOne to two hundred milesTo a brief rest or gasAcross the landLeather and the smellChrome and the sparklePaint and the gleamPipes and the staccatoLand and the viewsEach otherThis is the common http://harleydavidsonaj.blogspot.com/2009/07/el-coyote.htmlEl Coyotenoreply@blogger.com ( MODERN CARS)Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:01:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8523422607319759229.post-6182232152744731215 Alonzo "el Coyote" Munguia; of Spanish descent. His ancestors include Texas ranchers who owned thousands of acres of cattle ranches before the gringos moved in and invented Shiner beer. They were expert horsemen which is why I occasionally refer to him as "The Last Gaucho."(photo: Two Badass bikers on the Snake River - L-R - El Coyote and Old Geezer)His father was a career Army man. Coyote' was