August, 2015

• 29 August

  Michelin, Harley-Davidson In Scorcher Deal

  

  Partners since 2008, Michelin and Harley-Davidson have now struck a deal calling for the sale of co-branded tires at both Harley-Davidson dealers and at authorized Michelin dealers. The Scorcher line of tires bear the names of both Michelin and Harley-Davidson on the sidewalls. Michelins says the Scorcher 11, Scorcher 31 …

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• 25 August

  Dan’s Diner Recalls Heyday Of Diners

  

  SPENCERTOWN, NY – There’s a cliché line used by motorcyclists that goes “It not the destination, it’s the ride.” The point behind it is that getting there – wherever “there” might be – should provide the primary enjoyment for riders whenever they leave home on two (or three) wheels. While …

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• 24 August

  Harley-Davidson Unveils 2016 Lineup

  

  MILWAUKEE – The return of the Road Glide Ultra model (pictured above) after a two-year absence, limited-edition Fat Boy S and Softail Slim S models, and new Iron 883 and Forty-Eight models as part of the Sportster lineup provide the highlights of Harley-Davidson’s 2016 lineup released

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• 21 August

  Brad Pitt Behind “Hitting The Apex” Movie

  

  Moto GP isn’t a sport that many riders follow in the U.S., but there no arguing that it’s a thrilling, dangerous spectacle. The new movie “Hitting The Apex,” which is presented, co-produced and narrated by Brad Pitt, chronicles the careers of six racers. The film focuses on Casey Stone, Dani …

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• 21 August

  Recall of Harley-Davidson, Honda Models

  

  Harley-Davidson is recalling 10,580 of its 2015 model year Street XG750 and Street XG500 models to fix a fuel pump problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports, “The fuel pump modules on these motorcycles have

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• 20 August

  Oil Drippings: Harley, Ducati, Royal Enfield

  

  Oil drippings: News and opinion… – This comes as no surprise: Out of Harley-Davidson’s 694 dealerships in the U.S. only a dozen are operated by minorities. The company wants that to change, though, as a dealer network and customer base of aging white men doesn’t have much long-term potential. “Automotive …

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• 19 August

  Firing Up A 1924 Douglas

  

  HADDAM NECK, CT – Mark Turkington’s 1924 Douglas SW24 motorcycle has had quite an existence. Built in England, it was most recently passed around by dealers in Belgium and Italy before he acquired it this year and brought it to his home in Bolton, CT. “I finally made a deal …

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• 18 August

  Middletown Key To Motorcycling’s Start

  

    MIDDLETOWN, CT – Are you ready for a short motorcycle history lesson? Before there was Harley-Davidson, there was Indian. Harley-Davidson was founded in Milwaukee in 1903. The original Indian “motocycle” produced by Hendee Manufacturing began in 1901 in Springfield, Mass. and lasted until 1953 when it went bankrupt. The …

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• 16 August

  Rare Bikes At Brit Jam

  

  HADDAM NECK, CT – Peter Thiel of the British Iron Association of Connecticut was marveling Sunday afternoon over the many pristine and unique vintage bikes on the show ground of the annual Brit Jam rally at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds. “Maybe people aren’t riding them as much. They’re restoring them. …

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• 16 August

  CT Rider Gets First Motus In New England

  

  HARWINTON, CT – After test riding an American-made Motus motorcycle during a demo day at Rocket Moto Sport in Nashua, NH in late June, Ernie Torizzo bit the bullet and ordered one. The Harwinton resident is now hoping that the sport bike arrives quickly so that Rocket Moto Sport can …

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