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RIDING VANCOUVER ISLAND / KANSAS CITY STREETPARTY / PROJECTLIVEWIRE™ / 2015 FREEWHEELER™
REDESIGNED ROAD GLIDE®
MODEL / THE 2015 ELECTRA GLIDE®
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The Road Glide®
motorcycle roars back for 2015. From the wicked new dual reflector DaymakerTM
LED
headlights, to the new triple splitstream fairing, and new handlebar design. The Road Glide®
motorcycle is proof
of what can happen when we set out to make the ultimate statement in custom, high-kilometre aggression.
Road warriors everywhere are licking their chops.
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.
* Vehicle shown may vary visually by market and may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. See your Retailer for details.
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BACK WITH A VENGENCE!INTRODUCING THE 2015 ROAD GLIDE®
AND ROAD GLIDE®
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INSTALLINGTHEWRONG
TIRE DOESN’TONLYAFFECT
THE HANDLING, ITCAN
ALSO HAVE AN IMPACTON
THE WAYTHE BRAKING
SYSTEM WORKS.”
page 48
Departments
6 WELCOME NOTE
Wanted: Young Urban
Riders
7 EDITOR’S NOTE &
INTAKE
Adventures Await
8 BACKSTAGE
The Tank Wall
11 FRONT SHOP
12 News Around the World
Best Tattoos: Top off or
ride on?
16 Backstory
The Popular Sprint
18 Gallery
Atlantic to Pacific and
Everything in Between
On the cover: 2015 Road Glide®
Special
45 BACK SHOP
46 Pitstop
Chris Carr Offers Advice for
Endurance Riding
Taking the Mystery Out of
Maintenance
50 Rally Rides
2014 U.S. State H.O.G.®
Rallies
2015 Canadian Regional Rallies
2015 Canadian Motorcycle Shows
58 Riding Stories
A Rider’s Muse: Musician writes his
songs, one kilometre at a time.
Holy Roads: Red Deer to Texas on a
motorcycle named “Jesus”.
Rebuilding A Dream: Lake Huron loop
adventures rekindle spirit.
64 Archives
History of Harley-Davidson®
Bicycles
66 Exhaust
Project LiveWire™: The Next Chapter
of Our Journey
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CONTENTS/FALL2014
Features
22 EASY RIDING: Vancouver
Island is the perfect place
for a relaxing getaway.
Story by Dustin Woods.
28 MORE RUSH: The
redesigned Road Glide®
Model leads the pack of
2015 Project Rushmore
models.
33 2015 FREEWHEELER™
TURNS UP THE
HEAT: Life on three
wheels has never
been cooler.
35 KANSAS CITY STREET
PARTY: Street™ 750 and
500 motorcycle production
gets under way in
Kansas City. Story by
Charles Plueddeman.
41 LOWERING BIKES,
RAISINGEXPECTATIONS:
2015 Electra Glide®
Ultra
Classic®
Low and Ultra
Limited Low models bring
true touring experience
to a wider audience.
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WANTED: YOUNG URBAN RIDERS
Harley-Davidson Street™ model launches in Canada
DESPITE THE SLOW START TO OUR RIDING SEASON, we are now finally enjoying everything
riding is meant to be and hopefully much more, well into the fall.
For those keeping up with the latest and greatest news in the riding world, the whole landscape
of the Harley-Davidson®
Brand market is about to change with the launch of the Harley-Davidson
Street™ model in Canada – the first all-new platform from Harley-Davidson Motor Company in
13 years and a conscious statement of intent into the acquisition of new, young, mainly urban
Customers. The Harley-Davidson®
Brand is already far and away the number one Brand for young
Customers and outreach groups worldwide. Watch out in late 2014 for launch news on the Harley-
Davidson Street™ model line of smaller-capacity, more accessible bikes.
You can also expect to see a whole load of new customized variants of the Harley-Davidson
Street™ model making a big impact in the upcoming year, and, of course, Harley-Davidson Street™
model purchasers will be swelling the ranks of H.O.G.®
with new, enthusiastic, younger Customers
of the Brand – essential to keep the organization fresh, forward looking, and catering to all Harley®
motorcycle riders.
You have also likely heard about Harley-Davidson announcing its “Project LiveWire” electric
motorcycle (see page 66). Harley is not reinventing itself with an electric bike, but strategically
evolving in a new global marketplace. The Motor Company has been planning and working to expand
and diversify its Customer base, or “extend the Brand”, for well over a decade and the Harley-
Davidson Street™ and LiveWire™ models are just the start of great new things yet to come!
Of course we won’t forget the existing Customers and H.O.G.®
members will certainly not be
overlooked. They remain the core of the Harley®
market and the bedrock on which it stands.
There are many things that make H.O.G.®
a unique organization, and sometimes it is easy to forget
that it is predominately driven and managed almost entirely by volunteers – passionate members
giving up their time, energy, and skills without the expectation of reward.
There are certainly exciting times ahead – and it’s a great time to be a member of the world’s
most successful owners group. See you on the road – whether you are on a Project RUSHMORE,
a Big Twin, a Sportster®
, a Harley-Davidson Street™, or test riding a LiveWire™ model!
- Gina McNeil
WELCOME / FALL2014
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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
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too. Never ride while under the influence of alcohol
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reserves the right to edit stories for
content, length and clarity.
With the purchase of any new Harley-Davidson®
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Retailer, you will receive a free, full one-year member-
ship 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
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“A LONG RIDE IS THE ANSWER TO A QUESTION YOU WILL SOON FORGET.” – ANONYMOUS
“Sometimes you need a
really crooked road to get
your head straight.”
– Anonymous
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EDITOR’S NOTE +INTAKE / FALL2014
LETTERS FROM OUR MEMBERS
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.
BASIC BRAKING
In the last edition of HOG®
Magazine Canada there was an
article on braking. After reading
and rereading the article, I admit
that I use all the basic steps in the
“rookie” category, and I’ve been
riding for more than 50 years. I
don’t believe in separating rookies
from road warriors. We’re all on a
journey and learn something new
every day!
– Sent in via email
I want to thank you HOG®
Magazine Canada for having the
very informative “Ready, Set,
Stop!” article in the Summer
2014 edition. It saved my skin.
I read though the article and
went to my local high school to
practice the different types of
braking. On my way home,
I had someone cut me off. Had
I not practiced the emergency
stopping procedure a few
minutes prior, I do not even
want to imagine what could
have happened. Please keep
putting these very informative
articles in the magazine
and always be aware of your
surroundings when it comes to
other vehicles on the road!
- Jeff P., Regina, SK
BRONZE MEDAL POSITION
I wanted to thank the people
behind HOG®
Magazine Canada
for the great job they do on
the quarterly publication.
Outside of my family and bike,
my H.O.G.®
membership along
with the magazine, comes in
at a solid third spot. Always
looking forward to receiving
the magazine, reading it from
cover to cover, and enjoying the
great photos from my extended
H.O.G.®
family!
- Sam Singh, Surrey, BC
NANCYINSPIRES
HOG®
Magazine Canada,
Summer 2014 edition, had a
wonderful article about Nancy
Davidson with great pictures
(pages 41-43). We often see her
and Willie G. at Dealer shows
and Company events. They
never seem to get a rest from
the well-wishers and autograph
seekers, yet I have never seen
Nancy or Willie G. turn down
any of these requests or show
the slightest hint of annoyance
Question of the day:
Who or what is your
inspiration to ride?
Editor’s Note
ADVENTURES AWAIT
Welcome to the Fall 2014 edition of HOG®
Magazine Canada. In this edition, we have the pleasure of
riding alongside our friend Dustin Woods as he discovers the Canadian West Coast (pages 22-27), relive
some adventures via member submitted riding stories (pages 58-63), and sprinkled throughout the
magazine, we reveal what’s new for motorcycle year 2015.
I’m pleased to re-introduce the $100 ride challenge to all our Canadian H.O.G.®
members. If you
have a $100 riding story to share, we want to read it. If it appears in HOG®
Magazine Canada, we’ll even
take care of the expense – in the form of a $100 Harley-Davidson®
gift card. We request that you keep
your story to 750 words or less, including receipts of your expenses. We also need hi-resolution photos
(minimum two MB files at 300 DPI) of your adventure, including a photo of you. Email your submission
with “The $100 Challenge” as the subject line to editor@hogcanada.ca. Thank you to all who have
submitted a response to my Question of the Day (Summer 2014 edition), the winner of the $100
Harley-Davidson®
gift card is Gary Szilagyi from Pointe-Claire, QC. You may read his short story in
the Front Shop, News section of the magazine (page13).
The fall riding season may be a little cooler but nonetheless exciting as many new adventures await.
See you on the road.
Duarte Pita
Editor, HOG®
Magazine Canada
– even when you can tell they
had a long day. I remain in awe
of Nancy’s grace, dignity, and
patience, and hope she and
Willie G. can slow down a bit
and enjoy life at a more relaxed
pace in the future.
– Sent in via email
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BACKSTAGE /FALL 2014
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THETANKWALL
The Harley-Davidson MuseumTM
wall features 100
tank designs selected by the Harley-Davidson®
Styling
Department for both their historical and aesthetic
significance. Some of the most iconic Harley-Davidson®
tanks ever designed and customized since 1903 are
showcased on the wall. Each is a piece of Harley-Davidson®
history, a work of art in its own right, and an example
of the deep-rooted creative freedom Harley-Davidson®
motorcycles inspire. The gallery – on display at the
Harley-Davidson MuseumTM
in Milwaukee – displays the
best tanks from the past, as well as the latest designs and
commissioned one-of-a-kind creations by noted artists.
Photograph courtesy of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company Archives. Copyright H-D.
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Staying with us allows you the freedom to ride across the country to
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FRONTSHOP/FALL2014
NEWS
Best Tattoos: Top off or ride on?
BACKSTORY
The Popular Sprint
GALLERY
Atlantic to Pacific and
Everything in Between
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FRONTSHOP / FALL2014
NEWS • BACKSTORY • GALLERY
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India
USA
H-D
®
WORLD RIDE
TOPS 17 MILLION
KILOMETRES
Seeking freedom and adventure,
thousands of globe-trotting
motorcycle riders ditched the
daily grind and hit the road
during the Harley-Davidson®
World Ride on June 22-23.
Together they logged 10,566,064
miles, or 17,004,389 kilometres,
over the course of the two-day
ride. Riders from more than 75
countries participated in the
World Ride, with the ten highest
mileage totals coming from the
United States, Canada, Brazil,
India, Mexico, United Arab
Emirates, United Kingdom, Italy,
Australia, and South Africa.
After completing their
rides, participants logged their
mileage directly onto the World
Ride website and shared riding
stories and photographs on
social media sites like Facebook
and Twitter using the hashtag
#HDWorldRide. Participants
could also download a certificate
of participation after entering
their mileage on the website.
– Harley-Davidson Motor Company
clipboard on the gas tank that
is handy for writing tickets by
the side of the road. The return
to the Harley-Davidson®
Brand
ends a long hiatus for the CHP,
which last made a deal to use
the American Brand in 1989.
The last of those machines
was retired in 1997, a CHP
spokesperson said.
– LATimes.com
H-D MOTOR
COMPANY SETS UP
NEWDEALERSHIP
IN NEWDELHI
Harley-Davidson Motor
Company has announced the
opening of another dealership in
the Delhi region by its partner,
Capital Harley-Davidson®. This
is their second dealership in
Delhi following the Vasant Kunj
showroom, and it claims to be
the largest one in North India.
The showroom is located in
Gurgaon, and covers a massive
18,000 square feet, including
a massive Customer lounge
and an event space that is
expected to be an exciting
connecting point for Harley-
Davidson®
motorcycle riders
and enthusiasts. Also present is
a service area consisting of 12
work bays equipped to carry out
repairs, maintenance work, and
customization. The dealership
will exhibit 11 Harley-Davidson®
models. Additionally, Harley-
Davidson®
accessories like
riding gear, merchandise, etc.
will be sold there. Currently,
the Harley-Davidson Motor
Company has 14 dealerships
in India and plans are in the
works to introduce more in
the near future.
– Overdrive.in
CALIFORNIA POLICE
TO REPLACE
BMWs WITH H-D
®
ELECTRA GLIDE
®
MOTORCYCLES
The California Highway Patrol is
retiring some BMW motorcycles
from its fleet and replacing
them with Harley-Davidson®
motorcycles.
Early last year, the state
police agency started seeking
bids for 400 new motorcycles
to replace bikes aging out of
its fleet. The contract was won
by Oakland Harley-Davidson®,
which sold the agency on a
custom-fitted 2013 Harley-
Davidson®
Electra Glide®
model.
The Bay Area dealer upgraded
the suspension, rewired the
electrics, and added special
police details, such as a

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HOT
WIRE
For more than 100 years,
the speed of a Harley-Davidson®
engine (and just about every
other motorcycle in the world)
was controlled by a cable
connected to the throttle control
on the handgrip. It remains a
good, simple technology that
serves its purpose well.
For the 2008 model
year, the Harley-Davidson
Motor Company introduced
something even better on select
motorcycles, starting with the
Touring models: Electronic
Throttle Control (ETC),
sometimes called “throttle
by wire”. With ETC, instead
of pulling on a mechanical
cable, a twist of your right wrist
sends electronic signals to a
processor, which controls the
engine speed. The two main
components in the system are
the throttle grip sensor and the
throttle control actuator. The
throttle grip itself is spring-
loaded to return to idle position
when released. The best thing
about ETC is how little you have
to think about it. It’s just there
when you need it.
For more information about
ETC, consult your Owner’s
Manual. To make sure it keeps
working the way it should,
count on the Authorized
Service technicians at your
local H-D®
Retailers and follow
the recommended schedule
maintenance program.
THETIRE REVOLUTION
Thank you all for the various submissions to the previous Question of the Day – Summer 2014 edition of
HOG®
Magazine Canada. The selected winner of a $100 Harley-Davidson®
gift card is Mr. Gary Szilagyi
from Pointe-Claire, QC. His entry reads as follows:
“The revolution of my tires
took me and my friend, Mike,
all the way to the Tail of the
Dragon on Hwy US-129 in
North Carolina in June, 2014.
We began our adventure on
June 20, from Montréal, and
made our way down through
the very scenic Blue Ridge
Parkway. We did most of
the 650 kilometre roadway
though the mountains
encountering lots of wildlife
and spectacular views. The
highest elevation was near
Maggie Valley, NC, at 5020
feet. The 10-day trip was our
best to date.”
Mario Coallier from Fort
McMurray, AB. Here’s my freshly
tattooed version of the H-D®
#1
logo with my initials, not to be
confused with Motor Cycle.
Gary Szilagyi from Pointe-Claire,
QC. My passion for the Brand
runs deep, and what better
way to showcase my love of the
Harley®
Brand than a traditional
Bar & Shield with wings.
Rene Plamondon from North
Bay, ON. I love tattoos and I love
being a H.O.G.®
member, so why
not combine the two? I’m not
currently a life member, but with
this tattoo, I might as well be!
SKIN DEEPTattooing has been practiced for
centuries throughout the world.
The oldest evidence of tattooing
on preserved skin dates back to
6000 BC on a South American
mummy. Here is a look at some
interesting Harley-Davidson®
Brand influenced tattoos from
a few of our Canadian H.O.G.®
members.

Brad Jandrew, Marketing Director, Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada,
accompanied by Garry Janz, Co-Founder and President of TELUS Ride
For Dad (left) and Byron Smith, Co-Founder and National Ride Captain
for Telus Ride For Dad.
HOG Su
Y
HARLEY®
ON SCREEN
H-D®
V-Rod Muscle®
motorcycle in
Hart of Dixie, TV series, 2011-2014
H-D®
Heritage Softail™ Classic
motorcycle in Skinwalkers, movie,
2006
H-D®
Electra Glide®
motorcycle in
Bewitched, TV Series, 1964-1972
H-D®
Wide Glide®
motorcycle in
3000 Miles to Graceland, movie,
2001
With the help of Deeley Harley-
Davidson® Canada, the TELUS
Ride For Dad raised almost
three million dollars through
their 2014 events that took
place across Canada. More than
13,000 dedicated riders took
to the road in support of the
annual events that raise funds to
benefit prostate cancer research
and awareness programs for
local communities. Stay tuned –
three lucky riders will be chosen
shortly by the Ride For Dad
as the winners of one of three
Harley-Davidson®
gift cards
valued at up to $5,000!
MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR DAD TOP OFF OR
RIDE ON?
At the beginning of every ride
we hold a meeting to explain
the rules of the road. We ask
what everyone’s fuel range is.
DON L.
It’s two-way. Road captains
need to ask about fuel at all
stops, but each rider also has
to speak out about their needs.
MARK L.
Over the years I’ve become our
road captain on rides and feel
responsible to see that there
are opportunities for everyone
to gas up.
KERRY O.
Buck up and take a little
responsibility for yourself.
Stops are scheduled around
the smallest capacity tank, but
from there it’s up to you.
STEVE B.
H.O.G.®
ASKED:
Do you run your tank dry or top
off at every opportunity? And
who’s responsible for making
sure no one runs dry?
WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?
50% BOTH ... ITDEPENDS
31% THE RIDER
19% THE ROAD CAPTAIN
MEMBERS SAID:
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By Taso Mascalidis
Sign up and qualify to win
the all-new Harley-Davidson
Street™ 750 motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson®
motorcycle
owners have a well-earned
reputation for rebellion. However,
when that rebel spirit is directed
toward “doing good” it can
accomplish great things. Since
initiating a partnership with
Movember in 2011, the Harley-
Davidson®
network, made up
of Deeley Harley-Davidson®
Canada, Retailers, H.O.G.®
members, family and friends
REBELSWITH A CAUSE
has raised $525,000. The funds
raised support men’s health
issues, such as prostate cancer
and mental health.
“Thanks to all the Mo Bros and
Mo Sistas at Harley-Davidson we
are able to drive the message of
men’s health across Canada,”
said Pete Bombaci, Canadian
Country Director, Movember.
“Last year was incredible. We’re
looking forward to another great
growing season with Harley-
Davidson as we work together to
change the face of men’s health.”
Registering to be a Mo Bro or
Mo Sista is quick and easy and
your contribution is flexible –
register to grow your moustache,
donate to someone who does, or
simply engage in conversations
about men’s health. Speak to
your Retailer about how to join
their team; once registered, you
could qualify to win one of the
very first all-new Harley-Davidson
Street™ 750 motorcycles available
in Canada. The key is to have fun
and remember that a rebel with
a cause can do more good than a
rebel without one.
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THE POPULAR
SPRINT
The Harley-Davidson®
Sprint motorcycle was introduced to the
market in 1961 as a result of a partnership venture between
Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Aermacchi of Italy. The
Italian-American hybrid was powered by a 250-cc horizontal
four-stroke single engine and filled a gap in the Harley-
Davidson®
line at the time. Despite being decidedly unlike the
traditional Harley®
products of the time, the Sprint was quite
popular with buyers.

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

Bob Mckenzie and his friend’s bikes, both from Surrey, BC, on their way from Banff to Jasper in
the Canadian Rockies.
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MEMBERS GALLERY
Lynn Paxton with daughter Missy Paxton-Batten and husband Ron Batten, all from Chatham, ON.
Gil and Monica Paulino from Barrie, ON, at the
Harley-Davidson Motor Company corporate
headquarters in Milwaukee, WI.

Left to right: Grandchildren Sean and Karen,
Bill Godkin, and son, Michael, during the Ride
for Dad with the Kingston Chapter.
Leonard Walter from Red Deer, AB, off of
Route 66, just east of Oatman, AZ.
Emersyn, daughter to Travis and Ashley of Welland, ON.

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MEMBERS GALLERY
Anthony Gendron from Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, on the famous Route 66, near Flagstaff, AZ.
Wayne Harder from Rocky View County, AB,
just outside of Creston, BC, as part of the Kids
Cancer Care Ride for a Lifetime.
Alain Lefebvre’s view point of the Percé
Rock in Gaspé, QC, along with his Harley-
Davidson®
Street Bob®
motorcycle.
Bernard Boileau from Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC, on
a road trip to San Francisco, CA.
Sandra and Jason James hanging around on their wedding day on Nov. 11, 2011.

Rick de Graaf from Châteauguay, QC, on a
leisurely ride on the Tail of the Dragon.
Bruno Gagné from Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel,
QC, with his 2011 V-Rod Muscle®
motorcycle
at the Hog Springs Rest Area on Hwy 95, UT.
Lino Lopes, Carlos Tavares, and Joe Gomes, all from Toronto, ON, off of Hwy 84, near
San Francisco, CA. Photo by Jo Figueiredo.

Story and photos by
Dustin A. Woods Vancouver Island is
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A
t a time when most of my friends
have been forced to sell their
motorcycles in order to finance
engagement rings, baby strollers, or patio
furniture, my friend Grant is among my only
contemporaries with the dedication and
testicular fortitude to continue riding. Not
only did he teach me how to play Wonderwall
on the acoustic guitar when we were in the
eighth grade, he also introduced me to the
movie Easy Rider at the impressionable age
of 13, which has stuck with me to this day.
A definitive film that explores the rise and
fall of the hippy movement and encapsulates
the counter culture of the 1960s, it has
become something of a cinematic bible for
the motorcyclist community. I will admit that
I found the concluding sequences rather
traumatizing at the time and it took me
years to understand the true depth of the
political statements being made; however,
I was immediately hooked – mesmerized by
Vancouver Island’s temperate climate that is
free from humidity makes it perfect for touring
comfortably with full riding gear, but make sure
you pack quality wet weather attire no matter
what time of year you visit - you’ll need it.

the artistic cinematographic style, enchanted
by the musical score, and utterly infatuated
with the romance of escaping to the open
road on two wheels.
Grant and I have long talked about setting
out on a similar adventure together, but
work schedules, mortgages, girlfriends, and
various other life obligations never allowed
it until this summer when we both decided
that we were in dire need of a vacation.
Both working in fast-paced, high pressure,
and high stress jobs, we were in search of
balance, relaxation, and perspective, rather
than ill-gotten riches, narcotics, or houses
of ill repute.
Whenever I’m arranging a trip, I do my
best to incorporate an item on my bucket
list that needs to be crossed off. Rather than
head to a place like Las Vegas or down to
New Orleans to find ourselves a couple of
Mardi Gras Queens, we decided to visit the
opposite end of the spectrum by exploring
sleepy Vancouver Island to bask in the epic
scenery and try our hand at surfing in Tofino.
Grant rips around Vancouver on a nimble
little British cafe racer these days, but
we didn’t feel that it would best suit the
distances we’d be travelling over the course
of a week-long excursion. Favouring function
over the form of two wildly uncomfortable
choppers like Captain America and Billy, we
arranged for a couple of brand-new bikes
from Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada in
Richmond. Unaccustomed to the larger
stature of a V-Twin bagger, Grant opted to
ride a Street Bob®
model with optional soft
saddle bags and removable windscreen,
while I chose the
perennially best-
selling Street Glide®
model that featured
upgraded highway
pegs and heated hand
grips, both of which
came in handy.
Grant was initially
skeptical about the H-D®
motorcycle; when
we stopped at the first traffic lights he lifted
his visor and inquired in all seriousness,
“is it supposed to be vibrating like this”? I
laughed, assuring him all was normal and
that the 103 C.I. V-Twin would simply take
some getting used to after years of riding a
smaller displacement parallel twin.
After months of planning and
anticipation, the trip officially kicked off
once the bikes were safely stowed aboard
the Spirit of British Columbia at the B.C.
Ferry terminal in Tsawwassen en route to
Swartz Bay. Rather than being turned away
by proprietors of seedy motels and forced
to sleep on the hard ground outdoors, we
were welcomed with open arms and treated
like royalty at luxury establishments in
Victoria like the Parkside Hotel and quality
restaurants like 10 Acres. All of their meat
and organic produce is sourced from a local
plot of land they farm, which consists of,
you guessed it, ten acres. Menu items are
accentuated and paired with local wines and
craft beers, of which there are many quality
options to choose from in the area. After
“Touring the winding roads of
the island, we witnessed count-
less hippies and well-preserved
classic vehicles frozen in time.”

“We then headed west, past Port Alberni on
to Tofino, which is without a doubt, the most
enjoyable road I have ever ridden in my life.”
underground parking lot and we could thaw
out in our expansive rooms that featured all
of the comforts of home and then some. My
condo in Toronto doesn’t happen to have a
king-sized bed, fireplace, or the spectacular
ocean view.
The next morning Grant was more
complimentary of the Street Bob®
motorcycle, “I feel like I’ve committed
myself to one British lady, but now I’m on a
week-long fling with an American woman
and I’ll be honest, it actually feels pretty
good.” Setting off for Campbell River, we
made a stop at Shelter Point Distillery.
One of only two single malt whiskey
distilleries in Canada, Shelter Point is a
truly professional operation that follows
the Scottish tradition but with Vancouver
Island water and ingredients. Living off
the land and making their own destiny by
following their collective vision, president
Patrick Evans and project manager Jason
Marinus are passionate about their craft
and it shows. The first run of their whiskey
is still undergoing the aging process in oak
barrels, but vodka is available now, and it’s
delicious. They provided us with a bottle
after a tour of their establishment, which
an incredible meal, we walked over to Big
Bad John’s (BBJ) to experience Victoria’s
casual nightlife. The best way to explain BBJ
is merely to convey that there are peanut
shells on the floor and bras on the ceiling.
Enough said.
After touring around Dallas Road and
having an amazing breakfast at Willie’s
Bakery, we set off to the west side of the
island to explore the Sooke Potholes,
cooling off in one of the many refreshing
glacier-fed watering holes – although
without the company of cute, naked hippie
chicks unfortunately.
The skies then opened up for the first
of many times over the course of the week.
Vancouver Island’s temperate climate,
which is free from humidity, makes it perfect
for touring comfortably with full riding gear,
but make sure to pack quality wet weather
attire no matter what time of year you visit;
you’ll need it. Visibility was limited as we
crossed the Malahat en route to Parksville
in the pouring rain, which was disappointing
since the steep cliffs and dense forests
create an incredible view on a clear day.
Thankfully, once we arrived at The Beach
Club Resort the bikes could dry off in the
we sampled once we arrived at the Tsa Kwa
Luten Resort on Quadra Island.
Taking the B.C. Ferry to Quadra Island
is somewhat like taking a trip in a time
machine. Touring the winding roads of the
island, we witnessed countless hippies and
well-preserved classic vehicles frozen in
time. The pace of life is slower and less
hectic on the island, which took some time
for a couple of city slickers to become
accustomed to, but it was also exactly what
we needed. After spending the better part
of the day exploring the island, we relaxed
on the beach at the Rebecca Spit in the
sunshine and then rode over to Quadra
Island Golf to play a round. You may not
associate golfing with a motorcycle ride but
we’d heard the new course was impressive
and should be experienced. We rented clubs
and they didn’t mind that we played in our
jeans and motorcycle boots. We did get a few
strange looks from fellow golfers though.
Signs around the island warning of
wildlife aren’t just for decoration and should
be heeded by adjusting speed and riding
formations accordingly. We saw nearly
a dozen deer on Quadra Island over the
course of two days, one of which I would

Even after gulping gallons of ice cold salt
water I did manage to get up a few times and
was still smiling so much that my face hurt.
WHERE TO
ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
STAY & PLAYSTAY & PLAY
VICTORIA, BC
Parkside Hotel & Spa:
www.parksidevictoria.com
10 Acres Bistro + Bar: www.10acres.ca
Willie’s Bakery: www.williesbakery.com
PARKSVILLE, BC
The Beach Club Resort:
www.beachclubbc.com
Pacific Prime Steak & Chop Restaurant:
www.beachclubbc.com
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC
Shelter Point Distillery:
www.shelterpointdistillery.com
Dick’s Fish & Chips:
www.dicksfishandchips.com
QUADRA ISLAND, BC
Tsa-Kwa-Luten Resort:
www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca
Gowlland Harbour Resort:
www.gowllandharbour.com
The Pub at the Heriot Bay Inn:
www.heriotbayinn.com
Quadra Island Golf: www.quadragolf.com
TOFINO, BC
Wickaninnish Inn: www.wickinn.com
Cox Bay Beach Resort:
www.coxbayresort.com
Bruhwiler Surf School:
www.bruhwilersurf.com
Tofino Brewing Company:
www.tofinobrewingco.com
The Pointe Restaurant:
www.tickinn.com
Spotted Bear Bistro:
www.spottedbearbistro.com
Shelter Restaurant:
www.shelterrestaurant.com
NANAIMO, B.C.
Dinghy Dock Marine Pub:
www.dinghydockpub.com
have collided with had I not initiated an
unexpected and immediate emergency
manoeuvre after it bounded out directly
into the middle of the road. Shaken but
relieved, we arrived at the Gowlland
Harbour Resort where the only thing better
than the view was the meal, which once
again was sourced from local farms and
painstakingly prepared by owner/operator
DeAnn Bremner. A former fishing lodge, the
resort has been renovated and revamped to
provide a relaxing luxurious getaway from
civilization and some of the best meals you’ll
ever consume; truly.
Riding south towards Parksville, we then
headed west past Alberni on to Tofino, which
is without a doubt, the most enjoyable road I
have ever ridden in my life.
Measuring 163 kilometres, the longest
east-west road on the island snakes
maniacally up, down, and around with
each unpredictable turn bringing distinctive
scenery unlike what you’ve ever seen and
the sweet smell of fresh air that is both
vibrant and intoxicating. I felt genuinely
sorry for the people sharing the road with
us who were confined to four wheels and am
shocked that the isolated outpost of Tofino
has managed to stay a sleepy little town.
Soaked to the core after a long day
of riding, we were greeted by the nearly
embarrassingly attentive and welcoming
staff at the Wickinnish Inn, a luxurious
and opulent hotel with an amazing
restaurant located right on the ocean and
surrounded by rugged, pristine beauty of
indescribable proportions. Sipping on a
cold, delicious Hoppin’ Cretin IPA from the
local Tofino Brewing Company, the rain
couldn’t dampen our spirits as we enjoyed
an amazing meal in The Pointe restaurant.
The next day we checked into our own
private condo at the Cox Bay Resort which
featured ideal surf conditions right outside
our door. Anna, our lovely and patient
instructor from Bruhwiler’s Surf School
(pretty much anyone who knows about
surfing in Canada knows the owner of the
school, pro surfer Raph Bruhwiler), gave
us a gruelling three-hour lesson. I can’t
say I’ve ever enjoyed something that I
was so terrible at so much, but even after
gulping gallons of ice cold salt water I did
manage to get up a few times and was
still smiling so much that my face hurt.
One more bucket list item successfully
crossed off.
On the last day of our trip we once
again traversed Highway 4 across the
island to Departure Bay in Nanaimo to
catch the B.C. Ferry to Horseshoe Bay.
As we manoeuvred the bikes into a
parking stall under Grant’s condo, he shut
down the rumbling Street Bob®
motorcycle
and nodded in smiling approval, “I think I
need to buy a Harley motorcycle.” Count
him among the converted.
We slept well, ate like kings, met plenty
of friendly, genuine people, and witnessed
some of the most beautiful scenery in the
world. It certainly wasn’t the most wild
or debauched ride two unmarried guys
have ever embarked on. In reality, our
expedition was definitively the antithesis
of Easy Rider in many ways. Thankfully,
I’ve got more items on my bucket list that
need crossing off.

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THE REDESIGNED ROAD GLIDE®
MODEL LEADSTHE PACK OF 2015
PROJECT RUSHMORE MODELS
by Charles Plueddeman
After a one-year hiatus, the favourite
Touring mount of non-conformists returns
to the Harley-Davidson®
line in 2015 with a
fresh infusion of Project RUSHMORE DNA
and an all-new frame-mounted fairing that
delivers best-in-class aerodynamics. The
fairing shape is evolved but unmistakably
Road Glide®
model in character. In fact, it’s
more aggressive and menacing than ever, as
the new Road Glide®
motorcycle now prowls
behind the searing glare of Dual Reflector
Daymaker™ LED headlamps peering from
below a drooping brow.
Joining the Road Glide®
model for 2015
is the new Road Glide®
Special model,
an “all the options” model loaded with
premium suspension and Boom!™ Box
infotainment upgrades.
“The voice of the Customer drives
Harley-Davidson product development,”
said Michael Goche, Harley‑Davidson Motor
Company motorcycle product planning
manager, “and improved aero comfort was
at the forefront of that feedback regarding
the Road Glide [model]. We were able to
start with a clean sheet of paper, apply
lessons learned in designing the new bat
wing fairing that debuted with Project
RUSHMORE in 2014, and invest more time
in virtual design and wind tunnel testing.
The result is an amazing leap forward in
MORE
RU SH
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“We felt we had more styling leeway
with the Road Glide fairing than we did with
the redesign of the bat wing fairing,” said
Nelson. “The Road Glide look is more about
attitude than tradition, and it has become
especially popular with really radical
customizers because they like the look and
all the real estate the fairing offers for paint.
We put up some design fences to maintain
that Road Glide character and handed it off
to Engineering.”
The goal was to create a fairing that
would deliver a “buffet-free” ride with a
low windshield, said Nelson.
“We joked that it would be easier to just
get rid of the fairing,” Nelson recalled.
“There are so many variables to consider,
and often our first intuition was wrong.”
Each concept the team explored was first
created as a computerized surface model
and then analyzed with Computational Fluid
Dynamic (CFD) software that simulates the
interaction of liquids or gases – in this case,
air – with surfaces. The Road Glide®
model
teams analyzed dozens of shapes. Those
that showed promise were converted to
rapid prototypes with a 3D printer.
“The creation of this fairing was
accomplished in record time,” said Nelson.
“Harley-Davidson has worked hard to
accelerate its product-development
process, and new tools like CFD and the
use of 3D printing for prototyping are two
examples of that effort.”
Prototypes were tested by a Harley-
Davidson Vehicle Dynamics team in a
wind tunnel at Wichita State University to
confirm the CFD data and fine-tune the
aerodynamics. A real “rider” was on the
motorcycle during the wind tunnel tests
to provide subjective feedback, while
pressure sensors on the fairing and the
rider’s helmet provided objective data. As
development continued, attention was paid
to the smallest details.
“The size and shape of each of the
splitstream vents was optimized, even down
to the shape and material of the duct as it
passes through the fairing,” said Nelson.
“We also had to test the fairing with the
windshield options that would be offered
and fine-tune the height of each.”
The Road Glide®
inner fairing was also
restyled to give it a more contemporary
look, and to accommodate the Boom!™ Box
Infotainment System and Jukebox media
compartment developed through Project
RUSHMORE. The new fairing moves the
dash surface two inches closer to the
rider for an easier reach to the screen and
terms of comfort for the rider, with aero
performance that’s unmatched in the
category of premium Touring motorcycles.”
Triple splitstream vents in the new Road
Glide®
fairing are engineered to direct airflow
up and over the rider’s head, even with the
compact Original Equipment windscreen,
dramatically reducing head buffeting while
still providing a comfortable flow of air
around the rider. Goche said the new Road
Glide®
fairing was benchmarked against the
best of the competition’s touring motorcycles,
and in both objective and subjective testing,
the Harley-Davidson®
motorcycle provides
superior aero performance.
The collaboration between styling
and engineering that produced the new
Project RUSHMORE bat wing fairing was
instructive for the team working on the
Road Glide®
fairing, according to Harley-
Davidson Principal Stylist Brian Nelson,
who led the team working on the fairing
redesign project.
“The biggest design challenge presented
by the Road Glide fairing is its distance from
the rider,” said Nelson. “Because it’s frame
mounted, we need that distance to provide
room to turn the handlebar, but that’s also
a big low-pressure zone that creates a lot
of turbulence. To move air above the rider’s
helmet required three vents, with the two
lower vents designed to lift the air flow.
The shape and location of those lower vents
proved to be critical and required a lot of
fine-tuning.”
The Styling department got first crack at
the new design and gave the engineering
group a shape that was intended to be more
contemporary, while retaining the identity of
the Road Glide®
model.
INDEPENDENTS REJOICE:
THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON
®
ROAD GLIDE
®
MODEL
IS BACK.
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handlebars for those who prefer
a different bend.”
The 2015 Road Glide®
model
has the full menu of Project
RUSHMORE performance,
ergonomic, and styling updates
that redefine and transform
the look and feel of a Touring
motorcyclist’s experience,
and focus on Control, Style,
Infotainment, and Feel. From
the stout 49-mm forks and
the High Output Twin Cam
103™ powertrain, the Enforcer
cast-aluminum wheels and One-Touch
saddlebag latches, to the improved
instrument graphics and hand controls,
the new Road Glide®
model is thoroughly
informed by Project RUSHMORE. Harley-
Davidson®
Smart Security System and
Reflex™ Linked Brakes with ABS are options
on the Road Glide®
model. The new Road
Glide®
Special model comes Factory-
equipped with select upgrades that enhance
style and function, including the Boom!™
Box 6.5GT Infotainment System with GPS
and touchscreen, Premium Ride hand-
adjustable rear suspension, Reflex™ Linked
Brakes with ABS, and H-D®
Smart Security.
improved rider ergonomics, thanks to a new
handlebar.
“The previous Road Glide bar put many
riders in a sort of leaned-forward position,”
said Goche, “and we’d noticed that many
owners were changing the handlebar after
purchasing a Road Glide [motorcycle].
This was another voice of the Customer
opportunity. The new handlebar moves the
hand controls back more than five inches
and places the wrists in a more comfortable
position. The result is a more relaxed rider
posture that’s great for long riding stretches.
And Harley-Davidson®
Genuine Motor
Parts & Accessories will still offer other
control buttons on each of the
Boom!™ Box audio systems.
Lighting performance was
another top priority in voice of
Customer research, and in that
regard the new Road Glide®
model doubles
down with Dual Reflector Daymaker™ LED
headlamps that combine cutting-edge style
with brilliant white high- and low-beam
power designed to provide outstanding
roadway illumination. Compared to 2013
Road Glide®
models, these new headlamps
deliver improvements of up to 67 per cent
in spread (light across the road) and 25 per
cent in punch (light down the road). The
light quality closely mimics that of natural
daylight to further enhance visibility, and
its bright-white colour is conspicuous
in traffic.
The new Road Glide®
model also offers
Left: New composite LED headlights
integrate a clear cover with the
housing. Above: Behind the new
fairing, the Road Glide®
model is all
Project RUSHMORE, from the trim
front fender to One-Touch saddlebag
latches. Right: A new inner fairing
moves the Boom!™ Box face two
inches closer to the rider.
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Colours other than Denim Black have a Gloss Black inner fairing,
and all Road Glide®
Special motorcycles receive hand-applied
pinstriping.
“The new Road Glide [model] has a great look, but my first ride
on the finished bike was a real eye-opener,” said Goche. “We’ve
made a great leap forward in terms of rider comfort. The Road Glide
[model] has become a world-class Touring motorcycle that I think
will impress any rider.”
Right: Fairing storage
space includes a
Jukebox media
compartment with USB
connection and One-
Touch access door.
Far Right: To improve
long-haul comfort, a
new handlebar moves
the grips back more
than five inches, placing
the rider in a relaxed,
comfortable posture.
The CVO™ Road Glide®
model is powered by a Screamin’
Eagle®
Twin-Cooled™ Twin Cam 110™ engine with a
combination of air-cooled and precision liquid cooling
strategies to maintain peak performance under the most
demanding loads and riding conditions. The new fairing is
topped with a 13.5-inch Touring windshield, and air deflectors
under the fairing create a cooling jet stream over the legs
of rider and passenger. An exclusive 1.25-inch-diameter
handlebar offers more pull-back and height to put most riders
in an ideal long-haul posture. The colour-matched inner fairing
holds a colour touchscreen Boom!™ Box 6.5 GT Infotainment
System with 3D GPS and 6.5-inch Boom!™ Bagger speakers
with 75-watt-per-channel amplification. A dual-control heated
seat, polished chrome Slicer custom wheels, premium pull-out
luggage, back-lit hand controls and dash switches, and a high-
output charging system are also standard equipment. That
stunning CVO™ paint is offered in three colour combinations:
Abyss Blue/Crushed Sapphire, Burgundy Blaze/Typhoon
Maroon, and Carbon Dust/Autumn Sunset.
FOLLOWTHE RUSH
For complete details on the Road Glide®
model, visit
h-d.com/roadglide.
2015 CVO™ Road Glide®
Ultra
Harley-Davidson®
Custom Vehicle Operations™
(CVO) has worked its chrome-and-paint magic
to create a new 2015 CVO™ Road Glide®
Ultra
model, a bike that combines aerodynamic
excellence with a host of styling and feature
upgrades in one super-premium Touring
motorcycle.
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2015 FREEWHEELER™
MODEL TURNS UP THE HEAT
LIFE ON THREE WHEELS
HAS NEVER BEEN COOLER
GETINTHE HOTSEAT
For complete details on the Freewheeler
model, visit h-d.com/freewheeler.
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12" MINI-APE
HANDLEBAR
With the tallest
rise of any Original
Equipment
handlebar, this
pulled-back bar
puts the hand
controls closer to
the rider. It also
moves the hand
location, providing
greater leverage
and reduced
turning force
compared to the
Tri Glide®
model.
NEWPASSENGER
GRAB RAILS
Wider diameter grips
for passengers.
SEVEN-PIECE
DESIGN NACELLE
Provides a smaller
overall look and
accommodates a
built-in windshield
mounting system.
UNIQUE CONSOLE
DESIGN
Includes a reverse-
gear indicator
light in the all-new
speedometer face.
NEWBODY
STRUCTURE
The rear section
is pulled forward,
decreasing the
overall length by
three full inches.
Visually smaller
sleek front fender
and bobtail rear
fender.
TWO-UP REDUCED
REACH®
COMFORT
SEAT
Moves the rider a
full inch forward to
provide a better fit
for smaller riders.
PUTTWIN-CAM
103™ ENGINE
Delivers the power
and performance you
need to get around
that 18-wheeler on
the freeway or get
around town with
authority.
NEWTRUNK
SYSTEM
Opens right-to-left
and extends the
entire length of the
body to create a
clean look. Spacious
enough to carry two
full-size helmets.
Enjoy it first for what it is, free of
preconceptions. Let your eyes follow the
curve of the Mini Ape handlebar, down to the
slotted 5-spoke wheels, over the High Output
Twin Cam 103™
engine, back along the low-
profile seat and trunk body, and off the ends
of the bobtail fenders.
It’s a sexy new cruiser, right? Maybe you’d
call it a bobber. A cool, sleek-looking hot rod
of a motorcycle – one that just happens to
have one more wheel than most.
Compared to the successful H-D®
Tri Glide®
model – a fully equipped touring
vehicle – it’s a whole new kind of trike,
says Rebecca Krueger, Motorcycle Product
Planning Manager, for Harley-Davidson
Motor Company.
“It looks sleeker and sportier, less
intimidating, more confidence-inspiring,” she
says. “That’s what our Customers have been
telling us they want in a new trike. So that’s
what we’re providing – at a price that will
surprise a lot of would-be trike riders.”
The most obvious difference is the
absence of the iconic bat wing fairing in the
front and the Tour-Pak®
carrier in the back.
The front-end looks and feels lighter, giving it
nimbler handling and a sportier look. It’s also
built with a smaller rider in mind, including
features that put the controls closer to the
rider and make it easier to ride.
“It’s not only ‘cool for a trike’. It’s a very
cool motorcycle that just happens to be on
three wheels. It’s going to open up the trike
option to a lot of riders who have never
seriously considered it before.”
Disregard for a moment
that the new 2015
Harley-Davidson®
Freewheeler™ model
sits on three wheels.
KEY FEATURES
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CITY
STREET
Street™ 750 and 500
motorcycle production gets
under way in Kansas City.
By Charles Plueddeman
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1
he street party has started in Kansas City. New Harley-
Davidson Street™ 750 and 500 motorcycles are rolling off
the line at the Harley-Davidson®
Vehicle and Powertrain
Operations in Kansas City. Their assembly has been the
latest assignment tackled by the agile staff at the
“Home of Dark Custom”. The two Harley-Davidson
Street™ models, all-new Dark Custom™ motorcycles
designed for young urban riders around the world, are
the fourth distinct Harley-Davidson®
motorcycle platform
being assembled at the Kansas City Harley-Davidson®
Factory, which also builds all Dyna®
, Sportster®
, and
V-Rod®
models.
In the latest example of the Harley-Davidson Motor
Company global manufacturing transformation, all Harley-Davidson
Street™ motorcycles for U.S. and Canadian riders are being
assembled in Kansas City, while a new Harley-Davidson®
production
facility in Bawal, India, will build the Harley-Davidson Street™
motorcycles for international markets. In Kansas City, assembly of
the H-D Street™ 750 and 500 models has been integrated into the
V-Rod®
model production line.
Versatility has been a hallmark of the Kansas City facility since
it opened in 1998 to assemble Sportster®
models, the first new
manufacturing facility built by Harley-Davidson since the Company
moved into its building on Juneau Avenue, in Milwaukee, in 1914.
The 470,000-square-foot plant opened with 57 employees. Today,
about 800 full-time employees work together to assemble the
Big Twin Dyna®
model and Evolution™ engine powered Sportster®
models alongside the liquid-cooled Revolution®
engine powered
V-Rod®
and Harley-Davidson Street™ models. They also assemble
all Revolution®
engine powertrains. Woven into Dyna®
and Sportster®
model production are the Sportster®
1200 Custom and Dyna®
Street
Bob®
models built to Customer specification through the H-D1™
Factory Customization program, with options
offered in thousands of combinations. A
mind-boggling manufacturing puzzle is
solved on a daily basis at the Kansas City
Harley-Davidson®
Factory.
The process of integrating the Harley-
Davidson Street™ motorcycles into the
manufacturing and assembly
process at Kansas City began
before the engineering and
design work on the bikes was
even completed.
“It has been really exciting
to be involved with creating a
new product,” said engineer
Amie Proudfit, a manufacturing lead for
Harley-Davidson Street™ model production
at Kansas City. “We’ve had past experience
launching the V-Rod model platform
here, and we integrated assembly of the
XR1200 [model] on the V-Rod [model]
line, which was almost a test run for the
[Harley-Davidson] Street [model]. Everyone
involved, from the rotation groups and team
leaders on the floor to production managers
and engineers, has been committed
to successfully launching the [Harley-
A mind-boggling manufacturing
puzzle is solved on a daily basis
at Harley-Davidson®
Kansas City.

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4
5
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Davidson] Street [model] platform.”
One of the first steps in bringing the
Harley-Davidson Street™ model to life
took place in a “build cage”, a secure
work space away from the Factory floor,
where engineers and assembly team
members gathered to work through the
complete assembly of the motorcycle while
considering cycle times for each task,
what tools and fixtures would be required,
the fitment of components, and even the
ergonomics and safety of each step.
“The entire team came in on a Friday,
which is usually a day off, for a build event
Assembly
Required
1. A brace of connecting rods in the Revolution®
powertrain assembly area 2. Fixtures rotate to position
a Revolution X™ engine for ease of assembly.
3. A lift-assist tool carries a Street™ 500 frame to the
VIN stamp. 4. Revolution X™ engines are ready for
installation. 5. Securing the H-D Street™ 500 engine in
the frame 6. Swinging a pre-assembled H-D Street™
rear module into place

3 kilometres on rollers. Reaching highway speeds, every function is
checked, from the brakes to the horn.
If it passes the roll test and final quality inspection, the new
Harley-Davidson Street™ motorcycle will finally head for the street,
loaded on a truck with other new Harley-Davidson®
bikes, headed
first to a distribution centre, then to a Harley-Davidson®
dealer, and
finally to a rider. That’s where one journey ends and another begins.
Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 and 500 motorcycles hit Canadian
streets in January 2015 or sooner. Visit your authorized Canadian
Harley-Davidson®
Retailer for additional information.
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it passes
the roll test
and final quality
inspection, the new
Harley-Davidson
Street™ motorcycle
will finally head for
the street … first
to a distribution centre, then to
a Harley-Davidson®
dealer, and
finally to a rider. That’s where one
journey ends and another begins.
If
where we practiced assembly and then offered feedback,” said
Travis Gilliland, the leader of a nine-person team that stamps
the VIN number on each frame and then installs the engine. “For
example, we designed a new fixture for the VIN stamp that could
hold either a V-Rod or [Harley-Davidson] Street [model] frame,
and a new fixture that could pick up the powertrain for either
platform. Now we can make the transition from Harley-Davidson
Street to V-Rod [model] and back again in about five minutes.”
The V-Rod®
and Harley-Davidson Street™ models are built in
batches to match orders, meaning that the team may start the
day assembling V-Rod®
models and then switch over to Harley-
Davidson Street™ model production. Fasteners and other small
parts are stored in bins along the line. As on the Dyna®
and
Sportster®
model lines, large components, such as engines, tires
mounted on wheels, tanks and fenders, and key sub-assemblies,
are sequenced to production plans and arrive at the assembly
line in a precise execution of lean manufacturing – when the bike
with red fenders comes down the line, a worker turns and a red
fuel tank is next on the rack; every time.
After an intense quality inspection under a bank of bright
lights, each new Harley-Davidson Street™ motorcycle is wheeled
into the roll-test cell, where its computer is flashed, a fuel line is
connected, and a technician starts and rides the bike for
7. Setting the steel fuel tank in place. Mysterious
Red Sunglo is one of three Street™ model colour
options. 8. A roll test rider tests a new
H-D Street™ 500 motorcycle at speed.
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The front end of the Kansas City plant is
devoted to three manufacturing processes
Harley-Davidson considers its core
manufacturing competencies – forming
sheet metal, welding frames, and surface
finishing with paint and graphics. Often the
most modern manufacturing technologies,
such as laser trimming cells and robotic
welders, are deployed side by side with
hands-on craftsmanship that simply can’t
be replaced by machines. Steel fenders
and fuel tank shells are pressed from
sheets of American-made steel under dies
backed by up to 450 tons of pressure, then
finished by computer-guided lasers that
trim edges and cut holes with incredible
speed and precision. After it has been
robotically welded and finished, each fuel
tank is checked for leaks by a worker who
submerges it in a water tank and looks for
bubbles – a procedure that seems low-tech
but is generally foolproof.
Frames are formed of pre-cut steel tubing
and pre-welded sub-assemblies loaded into
rotating fixtures that present the work to a
series of robotic welders. At the end of the
frame line, a journeyman welder inspects
the integrity of each weld on every frame,
ready to touch up if necessary.
Frames and sheet metal parts converge
at load stations for overhead conveyors that
carry each into the paint facility located
in an enclosed area in the centre of the
plant. Frames are finished with a baked-on
powdercoat. The sheet metal is sprayed
and cured in an automated paint line
that can apply 15 to 20 different colours,
and can change colours in less than 60
seconds. The paint on each fender and fuel
tank undergoes a final inspection under
bright-white lights and the critical eyes of
technicians trained to spot microscopic
flaws that are buffed away to achieve the
premium finish demanded by Harley-
Davidson and its Customers.
HARD CORE
1. The lobby of the Kansas CityVisitorsTour Center
2. A press forms a steel fender. 3. A robotic laser trims a
fuel tank shell. 4.Welded fuel tanks wait for paint.
5. Hand-buffing a painted tail section 6. Finished fuel
tanks ready for final assembly. 7. An expert inspection
welder touches up a frame.
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LOWERING BIKES,
RAISING EXPECTATIONS
2015 ELECTRA GLIDE® ULTRA CLASSIC® LOW
AND ULTRA LIMITED LOW MODELS BRING
TRUE GRAND AMERICANTOURING EXPERIENCE
TO A WIDER AUDIENCE.
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Now, with the introduction of the 2015
Electra Glide®
Ultra Classic®
Low and
Ultra Limited Low models, that freedom
is accessible to a wider range of riders –
straight off the showroom floor.
“Smaller riders can sometimes have a
hard time manoeuvring these larger Touring
bikes, or even reaching the ground with
their feet and the controls with their hands,”
says Rebecca Krueger, Motorcycle Product
Planning Manager, for Harley-Davidson
Motor Company. “So they might have to put
in a lot of effort, through the Retail Store or
on their own, to make the vehicle fit them.
“The concept behind the Electra Glide
Ultra Classic Low and Ultra Limited Low
[models] is to give these Customers a
ride-ready product. So when they walk
into a Retail Store and fall in love with one
of these bikes, they don’t have to wait to
have the seat and the suspension lowered
before they can ride it home.”
VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER
To the untrained eye, the Electra Glide®
Ultra Classic®
Low and Ultra Limited
Low models look just like their taller
counterparts, with all the same features
and amenities to provide the same grand
American touring experience. They don’t
even have any special markings, so no one
has to know you’re riding anything different.
But both models include a number of
carefully engineered “accommodations”
The Electra Glide®
model family of Harley-Davidson®
Touring models –
including the premium Electra Glide®
Ultra Classic®
and Ultra Limited
– has a long and storied history. With their iconic bat wing fairing and
unmatched long-haul prowess, they symbolize the freedom of the open
road to riders around the world.
for smaller riders, all of which are the
result of extensive Customer interviews
and feedback. Some changes are simple
common sense, others are more subtle and
ingenious.
A lot of research, engineering, Customer
feedback, and confidential rider testing went
into these new bikes, designed for anyone
who lacks the confidence to ride a standard
Touring model. Early indications are that the
designers have hit their mark.
“In pre-launch consumer testing, we got
a lot of comments like, “This is awesome,”
“The size of this bike doesn’t intimidate me
anymore,” “I feel in control of it,” and things
like that,” Krueger says. “I think these bikes
are going to be extremely popular.”
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PREMIUM LOWERED FRONTAND REAR
SUSPENSION
Lowers the motorcycles by a full inch
to put the rider closer to the ground.
The lower centre-of-gravity improves
low-speed manoeuvrability and makes
it easier to lift off the side stand.
“This is not simply a
standard suspension that
has been lowered, but a
premium suspension,
front and rear, designed
and built with a lower
profile.”
NEWLOWER PROFILE SEAT
Electra Glide®
Ultra Classic®
Low and Ultra
Limited Low models have a seat height of
25.6 inches, giving them the lowest seat
height available for both Harley-Davidson®
and competitive Touring motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Product
Planning Manager, Rebecca Krueger,
on the features of the 2015 Electra Glide®
Ultra Classic®
Low and Ultra Limited
Low models …
REBECCA
SAYS
“This is one of those
things you might not
think about. But it can
make a big difference in
how easily a rider can
walk these bikes into a
tight parking space or
the garage.”
JIFFYSTAND LEG EXTENSION
New toe tab extends to a position where the
rider can more easily engage the sidestand.
NEWHANDLEBAR
Pulled two inches back from the current
Electra Glide®
Ultra Classic®
Low and Ultra
Limited Low handlebar position to put hand
controls closer to the rider.
REDUCED CLUTCH EFFORT
New “Assist Slip” (AS) clutch is easier
to pull in.
REDUCED DIAMETER GRIPS
Narrow hand grips make the clutch and
front brake levers easier to reach.
“This is a custom Super
Reduced Reach®
seat with
premium grand touring
comfort. We spent a
lot of time engineering
different shapes and
types of foam, so riders
can ride for hours at
a time in complete
comfort.”
NEWPASSENGER FOOTBOARDS
Passenger footboards and mounts have
been redesigned to fold up tighter, allowing
easier mobility and greater leg clearance
when pushing the bike.
“Increasing leg clearance
helps riders use their
larger muscle groups to
manage these bikes more
easily.”
NEWREDUCEDWIDTH PRIMARY
HOUSING AND DERBYCOVER
Overall width of the primary housing and
derby cover have been reduced, allowing
for greater leg clearance to the ground
and controls.
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These are just some of the all-new Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor
accessories available now at accessories.harley-davidson.ca and
your authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer.THE
NEW
COOL
BRAKE CALIPER KIT – RED
Dress your bike in the latest high-
performance look. Brilliant red calipers make
a powerful visual statement and set your bike
apart from the ordinary. Manufactured from
Original Equipment components for proven
performance, these calipers will add a stylish
touch to the stock bike, or add the perfect
finish to a complete custom bike equipped
with chrome or blacked-out wheels, rotors,
and fork sliders.
PARTNUMBERSVARYDEPENDING ON FITMENT
NARROW-PROFILE OUTER
PRIMARY COVER
Shaped to slim the bike’s profile on the left
side, this Narrow Profile Outer Primary Cover
clears the way for an easier reach to the
ground. The open area provides short-limbed
riders with a straight leg path to the pavement
and simplifies walking the bike into and out
of parking spots. Fits 2007-later Touring and
Trike models. Installation requires separate
purchase of narrow derby cover, derby cover
gasket, and primary gasket.
PN 25700385 – CHROME
PN 25700438 – GLOSS BLACK
DISTRESSED LEATHER BOBBER SOLO SADDLE
How low can you go? This minimalist solo seat takes the stripped down garage-built look about
as far as you can go. The thick distressed black leather cover is bonded directly to the formed
metal seat pan and minimizes the foam filler and the extra height it brings. The raw-edge leather
features brass rivets and “Milwaukee Since 1903” trim that will develop a rich patina with use
and a Bar Shield brand burned into the surface. For a classic bobber look, install the seat with
the available torsion-style spring mounts. Easy to install, the bolt-on seat and model-specific
Rigid or Spring Seat Installation Kit includes everything you need to get the bobber look.
No cutting, welding, or fabrication is necessary.
PN 52000180 – BLACK NOTE: MODEL SPECIFIC SEATINSTALLATION KITSOLD SEPARATELY
HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
HELMET LOCK
This carabineer-style universal helmet
lock protects your helmet, jacket, or bag
from casual grab-and-go theft. The lock is
small enough to fit into your pocket, but big
enough to fit around most any handlebar or
engine guard (1.5”/38 mm max). No keys are
required. Simply set your own four-digit code,
slip the carabineer through your helmet
D-ring, and close the outward-opening lock.
The aluminum and zinc alloy carabineer is
covered with a tough rubber coating to protect
the surrounding finishes.
PN 52200003
SCREAMIN EAGLE®
VENTILATOR
ELITE AIR CLEANER KIT
This low-profile oval air cleaner features a
360° exposed filter element and a cast back
plate designed to provide maximum air flow
to the throttle body. This easy-to-install air
cleaner produces significant performance
gains, while the sleek centre bar design cover
with carbon fibre inserts add a luxurious
touch. This complete kit includes low-profile
air cleaner cover, high-flow filter element,
back plate, diamond-cut Screamin’ Eagle®
medallion, protective rain sock, and all
required installation hardware. Street legal
when used with stock mufflers. All EFI-
equipped models require ECM calibration*
(priced separately). Fits 2009-later Touring
and Trike models. Also fits 2011-later
FLSTSE2/3, FLSTNSE and FXSBSE models.
PN 29400217 – CHROME
PN 29400218 – GLOSS BLACK
* Recalibration is required for proper installation. See Retailer for details.
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BACK SHOP/FALL 2014
PITSTOP
Chris Carr Offers Advice for
Endurance Riding
Taking the Mystery Out of
Maintenance
RALLY RIDES
2014 U.S. State H.O.G.®
Rallies
2015 Canadian Regional Rallies
2015 Canadian Motorcycle
Shows
RIDING STORIES
A Rider’s Muse: Musician
writes his songs, one kilometre
at a time.
Holy Roads: Red Deer to
Texas on a motorcycle named
“Jesus”.
Rebuilding A Dream: Lake
Huron loop adventures
rekindle spirit.
ARCHIVES
History of Harley-Davidson®
Bicycles
EXHAUST
Project LiveWire™: The Next
Chapter of Our Journey
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PLANNING
When I rode from Dead Horse to Key West, I knew in advance every
place I was going to stop for gas along the way, and from that you
can infer that I also knew my precise route. I also timed my riding
to avoid rush-hour riding in urban areas. That sort of attention
to detail may seem extreme, but a practical application might be
this: if you’re planning to stop for the night in a city notorious for
bad traffic, find a hotel on the far side of town. If it’s late, it may be
tempting to stop on the near side, but you’ll regret that decision
in the morning when you’re faced with riding through the city in
rush hour. Better to breeze through the night before and breeze
out again in the morning. In general, even though it can be fun to
explore, if your goal is to cover a lot of ground it’s best to have your
route nailed down as much as possible ahead of time. GPS is a
wonderful tool – I use it whenever possible (and when allowed by
the rules of the competition I may be riding in). After all, getting lost
just slows you down.
PACKING
Another big question when faced with a long-distance tour is what
to pack. Contrary to what you might think, I actually pack very light
Endurance rider Chris Carr has made
a name for himself by riding very long
distances in very short periods of time. In
2008, he held the record for a run from Dead
Horse, Alaska to Key West, Florida, well within his
grasp before mandatory hurricane evacuations in the
Keys cut his trip short. Carr also successfully completed the
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, an endurance run from Key West,
Florida, to Homer, Alaska, on a Harley-Davidson®
XR1200X™ – not
exactly your ideal touring motorcycle! Chances are, most of us are
never going to race across the far reaches of the North American
continent. Nonetheless, there is much to be learned from Carr’s
adventures that can benefit us mere mortals – even if your idea of
an “endurance” ride might simply mean having to gas up more than
once in the same day. Here, Carr offers us some helpful tips for
prolonging your time in the saddle.
Serious saddle time, riding 18, 24, or even 30 hours straight is
not for everyone. In fact, I don’t even recommend it, except under
very special circumstances, and following a lot of training and
preparation. But that’s a typical day in the saddle for me when I’m in
the midst of an endurance ride challenge. Notice that I referred to my
rides in terms of hours, not miles. When most people talk about their
longest ride in a day they’ll say they rode 800, 1,000, 1,200 kilometres
... or whatever, and that’s fine. But what makes a ride challenging
has more to do with time spent than miles covered, because riding
50 kilometres through a congested city at rush hour can be far more
fatiguing than riding, say, 140 kilometres on the open road – and it
may well take the same amount of time! That speaks directly to good
planning, which is one of the most important aspects of a successful
long-distance ride – even if you’re not trying to break a record.
GOINGTHE DISTANCE:
TIPS FOR ENDURANCE
RIDING
Endurance rider Chris Carr offers
advice for preparing for long
distance riding.
PIT STOP • RALLY RIDES • RIDING STORIES • ARCHIVES • EXHAUST
BACK SHOP / FALL2014
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for long-distance rides. While it’s smart for most people to pack
a few spare parts and supplies, I don’t when I’m competing. But
if you’re riding just for pleasure, it certainly makes sense to be
prepared for an emergency with a basic tool kit. I also don’t pack as
much clothing or gear as you might think. Since I don’t stop a lot, I
don’t change clothes very often (if ever!) so there’s really no need.
But I do make sure I have several pairs of gloves of varying weights,
and wear clothing that breathes well – that is, polyester-type
materials that take moisture away from your body. That’s one of the
biggest mistakes I saw people making at the Hoka Hey Motorcycle
Challenge: over-packing. Over-packing slows you down by making
it harder to unload and reload – and find stuff you need quickly.
Making the bike heavier than it needs to be will also negatively
affect your fuel economy.
THE MOTORCYCLE
Many people are surprised to learn that the bikes I ride in my
endurance challenges are pretty close to stock: I don’t use a lot
of accessories. The main reason is that more accessories means
more things that can break – and it’s also more taxing on the
battery and electrical system, especially when the bike is running
for so many hours straight. One concession I do make is to be
sure the bike has a good, powerful headlight. This is because I
do a lot of my riding at night, and I want to make sure I can see
as far ahead as possible, and be seen easily as well. Riding at
night – especially when it’s hot – is easier on both bike and rider,
and traffic is usually lighter, which makes for easier going. It’s
important to balance that, however, with the relative safety of riding
in daylight, as well as your desire to watch the passing scenery.
Another important consideration is a good seat. For many people,
especially on a Harley-Davidson®
Touring model, the stock seat is
just fine. But Harley-Davidson Motor Company also offers a wide
variety of custom seats. Finding one that fits your backside well and
suits your riding style is important when eating up the miles. Wind
protection – a good windshield or fairing – is also crucial for long-
distance success. While it can be very invigorating to ride with your
face in the wind, hour after hour of riding this way can be brutal on
your face and neck. Another key to is to shift your position from time
to time. Cruise control or a throttle lock allows you to relax your
hands more, and highway pegs give you more flexibility in your leg
position, and also let you shift your weight in the seat more easily.
NUTRITION AND HYDRATION
An often-overlooked aspect of long distance riding is your body. In
fact, it’s one of the most common “rookie mistakes” I see: not being
mentally and physically ready to take on a long-distance ride. The
first step is to be in reasonably good physical shape. The healthier
you are, the better your body will respond to the stresses you subject
it to on a long ride. And that means eating right, both in general
and during the ride. I don’t like to stop to eat while I’m riding, but I
keep a lot of high-energy foods with me on the bike. One favourite
is fortified milk or those gel packs that runners use. I also like to
“LISTENTO ADVICE FROM
MORE EXPERIENCED
RIDERS AND LEARN FROM
YOUR MISTAKES – AND
YOUR SUCCESSES!”
mix sports drink powder into bottled water at gas stops. And while a
lot of riders rely on energy drinks, caffeine or other stimulants, I avoid
stimulants completely. I find my mind stays clearer and sharper this
way, and I never become dependent on them.
PASSING THE TIME
One final challenge is keeping your mind occupied for hours at a time.
As exciting as it is to ride a motorcycle, there are times on long trips
when you just get bored. I personally find there’s a bit of a life cycle to
my mental state. I start out invigorated, and then after a time I hit a bit
of a wall, where I start to feel I can’t ride any farther. But once I push
through that, I catch a second or even third wind and am good to go for
hours more. Listening to music on my MP3 player has become a big
help for getting through those rough stretches. Other times, I simply
try to stay focused on the goal I’m trying to achieve – on wanting to
not disappoint my friends, family, and other supporters. Or I’ll actively
engage with my surroundings and try to find something interesting
around me to think about and focus on. Occasionally, I’ll get into sort
of a Zen state while riding. That is, I’ll get in a zone where my mind
will drift off and take me somewhere completely away from my ride.
I can’t say this is the safest mental approach, but it certainly helps the
hours slip by quickly.
GETTING STARTED
My final piece of advice is simply to start slowly! If you’re not used to
taking long trips, or spending long days in the saddle, work your way
up to it. Start with shorter trips with shorter days and then gradually
extend your rides as you start to get more comfortable. Listen to
advice from more experienced riders and learn from your mistakes
– and your successes! Keep your goals reasonable, and before you
know it you’ll be eating up the miles like a professional – and maybe
even setting your own personal endurance records in the process!

TAKE THE MYSTERY
OUT OF MAINTENANCE
By Dan Lesnock
– Technical Consultant
With the introduction
of the redesigned
Harley-Davidson®
Project RUSHMORE
Touring platform
comes a lot of changes
to make a motorcycle
more robust in almost
every way.
The Project RUSHMORE series comes with reengineered forks, steering head bearings, and triple
trees with larger 49 mm fork tubes to increase the stability and handling characteristics. There is also
the new 103 ci high-output engine, which delivers around six per cent more power than previous models.
With all these great enhancements when it comes to handling and performance, new rubber was
needed. Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Dunlop have created a new tire specifically for the
Touring models – it’s very important when it comes time to replace the rubber on your pride and joy
that you do so with the OEM recommended tires, as these have been tested and engineered to meet
the needs of Harley-Davidson®
motorcycles.

“INSTALLINGTHE
WRONGTIRE DOESN’T
ONLYAFFECTTHE
HANDLING, ITCAN
ALSO HAVE AN IMPACT
ONTHE WAYTHE
BRAKING SYSTEM
WORKS.”
CHECKTHETIRE CONDITION
EVERYTIME YOU RIDE.
CLEANTHETIRESWITH
RECOMMENDED CLEANERS.
CHECKTHETIRE PRESSURE AT
LEASTONCE AWEEK.
DO NOTAPPLYA COATING
TO ENHANCETHE LOOK OF
THETIRES.
HERE ARE A FEWSIMPLE
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING
YOURTIRES:
» NOTE:
Proper tire maintenance
is the responsibility of the
rider, and failing to maintain
your tires correctly can
result in poor handling,
poor fuel economy, and also
premature wear of the tires.
Please keep your rubber
maintained and inflated
properly for many kilometres
of enjoyable riding.
Is there a subject you would
like to see covered in Tech
Tips? Send your suggestion
to: editor@hogcanada.ca.
Photo: 2014 Road King®
Classic motorcycle with
white-wall tires.

PIT STOP • RALLY RIDES • GEAR • RIDING STORIES • ARCHIVES • EXHAUST
2014 U.S. STATE H.O.G.®
RALLIES
Answer THE CALL.
»»
Keep your great 2014 North-American
road trip rolling at full speed. Burn through
the country’s back roads, two-lanes, and
highways on your way to the remaining 2014
U.S. State H.O.G.®
Rallies and other events
across the country. Also, remember that
Harley-Davidson®
Authorized Rentals is an
easy and convenient way to get out on the
open road riding the latest Harley-Davidson®
models. To learn more about Harley-
Davidson®
Authorized Rentals or to book
your rental online, visit h-d.com/rentals,
or call your Retailer directly to inquire
about models, availability, and to reserve
your bike. Rev up your pride, fuel the fire –
it’s time to ride. For more information, visit
hog.com/rallies.
NORTH CAROLINA
Murphy to Manteo: September 3-6
Meet in Murphy, North Carolina, to start
this exciting touring Rally. Murphy brags
that in this area a motorcyclist can ride
for five exciting days and never ride on
the same road. The town of Murphy and
the Visitors Bureau have gone out of their
way to make us welcome here. Within a 50
mile (80 km) radius, riders can find many
exciting adventures including Deals Gap
(Tail of the Dragon), Hellbender, Cherokee
with its Harrah's Casino. For more
information, visit ncstatehogrally.com.
NEW MEXICO
Clovis: September 4-6
This year the focus is on Rockin' Ridin'!
We will focus on having fun and enjoying
our rich music history. Clovis’ musical ties
date back to the days of rock roll. The
“Clovis Sound,” made popular by such
greats as Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison,
was created and recorded in Clovis, at the
Norman Petty 7th Street Studio. This year
marks the 27th anniversary of the music
festival and the first time ever hosting the
New Mexico State H.O.G.®
Rally! For more
information, visit nmstatehogrally.com.

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H.O.G.®
yearly packages are sent upon renewal. If you have a July
2015 expiry date for instance, you can renew in January 2015 to
receive your package at the beginning of the season. Your membership
will still expire in July 20XX (depending on your renewal term), but you
will receive your materials sooner—so you don’t lose any months of
membership by renewing early!
H.O.G.®
and H.O.G.®
Roadside Assistance are two separate
companies, working closely together but with separate enrolment /
renewal systems. To upgrade your package, please call Customer
Service at toll-free 1-866-209-8270. To call for service, please dial
1-888-443-5896.You must call this number to receive the necessary
assistance as per your H.O.G.®
membership benefits. Calling another
towing service and submitting receipts after the fact is not the
proper procedure and will not be reimbursed.
Motorcycles must be enrolled in the H.O.G.®
Mileage Program first
before 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.
Members receive the year-specific H.O.G.®
pins and patches when
renewing. In the first year of H.O.G.®
Membership, the H.O.G.®
(eagle)
pin and patch are sent out, not the year specific ones. These are
received for the first time on your first year of membership renewal.
Free H.O.G.®
Membership from a new bike purchase is transferable
to an existing full member or associate member.
Renewal updates online will be visible within the members only
area approximately 10 days after their completion. Online profiles
for access to hog.com can be created for new memberships within 10
days of your enrollment being processed.
For delivery of H.O.G.®
materials, please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery
as this can vary depending on the local postal service in different areas.
Gina McNeil
Manager,
Enthusiast Services
H.O.G.® Canada Team
TBD
Regional Director
Western
Yvan Lejeune
Membership Services
Coordinator
Duarte Pita
Communications
Events Coordinator
Brad Carvery
Regional Director
Prairies
Vern Wilson
Regional Director
Ontario
Michel-André Roy
Regional Director
Quebec
Dale Williams
Regional Director
Atlantic

»»»Seaside Heights. The Hershey Motel will once again be the host site
and there is sure to be non-stop action at the motel throughout the
Rally. For more information, visit njstatehogrally.com.
OKLAHOMA
Claremore: October 9-11
Nothing compares to the nostalgia of Route 66. Also known
lovingly as the Mother Road and America’s Highway, Route
66 holds a permanent place within the pages of Oklahoma
history. Explore this fascinating chapter of Oklahoma’s story by
traveling through charming small towns full of friendly faces
and unexpected places. This is the 25th chrome anniversary
of the Oklahoma State H.O.G.®
Rally and we plan to celebrate 25
years of riding the great roads of Oklahoma. You can hit the roads
NATIONAL TOURING RALLY – New England Trailblazer
Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire: September 7-12
Relive a legacy of LIBERTY AND HEROISM. Cruise the untamed
wilderness of Vermont, tour the coast of Maine, and navigate the
peaks of New Hampshire on a five-day, 1243 mile (2,000 kilometre)
adventure through America’s first frontier. Finish strong in Concord,
New Hampshire, where one of the first battles of the Revolutionary
War was waged; all while bonding with hundreds of fellow members
from across the country and around the world.
For more information, visit concordhog.org.
CALIFORNIA
Lancaster to South San Francisco: September 8-13
This event will offer the opportunity to ride some of most beautiful
roads in all of California. In addition to amazing desert, mountain,
and foothill roads, you can count on plenty of food and parties –
everything a Rally rider loves!
For more information, visit castatehogrally.com.
GEORGIA
Columbus: September 18-20
Join the celebration of owning a Harley-Davidson®
motorcycle
and the excitement of being a part of the Harley Owners
Group™ by taking part in this Georgia State Rally and visiting
Columbus, Georgia, and the Chattahoochee shore for a unique
and unforgettable experience. Take a trip down the Presidential
Pathways, Providence Canyon, Civil War ride, Military and Veteran’s
ride, Alabama (War Eagle) Loop, or a local points of interest ride.
For more information, visit gastatehogrally.com.
MISSISSIPPI
Natchez: September 18-20
Natchez is your passport to a timeless realm that stirs the
imagination with the Mississippi River, sprawling plantations,
majestic townhouses, intimate gardens, colourful riverboats, and
celebrated restaurants, in a magnificent setting of lush natural
beauty. Historic homes reveal the mysteries of eras long past. By
touring the historic houses of Natchez – from majestic antebellum
mansions to quaint cottages – you will discover first hand the day to
day life of those who lived over a century ago in the beautiful South.
For more information, visit msstatehogrally.com.
NEW JERSEY
Seaside Heights: September 18-20
Once again Seaside Heights will host the New Jersey State H.O.G.®
Rally. Yes, after storms and fires have done their worst to the
boardwalk, the town is back and ready to have us visit again. There
will be music, guided rides, bike games, fun things to do, and plenty
of local discounts for all registered Rally participants. This is a great
time of the year to visit the shore area of New Jersey and especially

»»»FLORIDA
Okaloosa Island: October 22-25
The Emerald Coast of Okaloosa Island – Destin, Fort Walton
Beach, is a world-class beach resort, with spectacular sugar white
beaches, amazing emerald green waters, magnificent hotels,
and all the things you would expect from a renowned vacation
destination. It also offers some great riding. Of course, you can ride
along the coast with great views of the sand and water, but you can
also venture inland and travel around Choctawhatchee Bay and
into the woodlands and rural areas. To make sure you have some
memorable rides, we'll have some guided rides and a great self-
guided ride book to get you there and back.
For more information, visit fisstatehogrally.com.
east and ride some great scenic curvy roads or spend your time
visiting some of the historic Route 66 sites like the Blue Whale, Ed
Galloway Totem Pole Park, Will Rogers Memorial Museum or the
Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum.
For more information, visit okstatehogrally.com.
HAWAII
Honolulu, O’ahu: October 10-12
Join us for a fun weekend as we help you find your favourite place
in the islands. Miles of sparkling sand, palm trees swaying over
white beaches, lush tropical plants, and endless sunshine are
just some of the scenic beauty that you will encounter during
your magical stay in paradise.
For more information, visit histatehogrally.com.
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2015
CANADIAN
REGIONAL H.O.G.®
RALLIES
July 2-4
WESTERN REGIONAL
H.O.G.®
RALLY
Victoria,
British Columbia
July 9-11
ATLANTIC REGIONAL
H.O.G.®
RALLY
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Victoria, B.C.
Calgary, AB
Rimouski, QC
Halifax, NS
OwenSound,ON
July 9-11
QUEBEC REGIONAL
H.O.G.®
RALLY
Rimouski, Quebec
July 16-18
PRAIRIE REGIONAL
H.O.G.®
RALLY
Calgary, Alberta
July 30-August 1
ONTARIO REGIONAL
H.O.G.®
RALLY
Owen Sound, Ontario
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THE MOTORCYCLE ATV SHOW
Moncton
Friday – Sunday, February 13-15, 2015
www.monctonmotorcyleshow.ca
THE MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Toronto
www.torontomotorcycleshow.ca
THE MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Montreal
Friday – Sunday, February 27-March 1, 2015
www.montrealmotorcycleshow.ca
THE MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Calgary
Friday – Sunday, January 9-11, 2015
www.calgarymotorcycleshow.ca
Edmonton
Friday – Sunday, January 16-18, 2015
www.edmontonmotorcycleshow.ca
THE MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Vancouver
Thursday – Sunday, January 23-25, 2015
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