Two young men are passionate drive, suddenly a Harley Davidson motorcycle precede them and the rider shouting "Hooooi! ... are you ever ride the Harley?" and him drag directly.
"Damn that people, just ride Harley is proud of, so we chase each other!" Said the young man driver the car.
"let's go!" said the friend. that cars go with the fast and successful passing Harley.
Not long after, Harley was successfully followed Cars again, and Harley rider shout "Hoooi! ... You have ever been in ride Harley yet?". And that Harley drag again to leave the car.
"Let him die, I hope you crash, arrogant!" Youth in the car angry.
Apparently in the crossroads, That Harley the crash and the motor cycle to fall on the own. After know that the collision is a Harley that harassing them, the two young men is down from the car and to meet the rider of Harley. "Hoi ... are you ever ride a Harley?" Rider of Harley said while grimace in pain.
"Woi…, you have the collision, fall on your motorcycle, still proud also, what would you do?" said one youth who take the car with rage.
Then Harley rider that says "That is, what you have ever been in ride a Harley, I just want to ask, you know where is the brake it?".
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Rabu, 27 Mei 2009
Senin, 25 Mei 2009
Big Ideas And A Small Price Tag
On my way back from an errand the other day I passed by the Harley-Davidson dealership. Harley-Davidson has the marketing down to a science. Thinking about what the vision to mind when you see a Harley? For most, it's a 40 something accountant being able to "step outside his box." Equipment from the Leathers, cut through the wind blowing hair and a loud voice, sound of a big in the speed down open a road HOG. This is not about the bike - this is about experience. Now that's marketing.
The typical Harley-Davidson costs between $15k to 30k? Sound about right? Now that’s the same price as a vehicle but with one big difference. A car is a necessity. The bike is a luxury. It comes from the disposable part of the person’s budget not the fixed expenses. It falls into the same category as the diamond rings, campers, boats and vacation homes. It’s purely for enjoyment.
We hear a lot of whining and complaining from the car industry about the price of the product they are selling. "It’s so hard to market a big ticket item". "If only I had something less expensive to offer".
Our answer to the dilemma – offer something that is either free or low-priced to go with the main product you are selling. This does two things. 1. It builds your client list. Many people will come in for a free or low cost item. It grabs their attention. Not many things in life are free. 2. Once people spend money with you the first time they are more likely to do it again. You can focus more on the larger profit the second time.
Harley does just this. Many advertisements go like this: "[Picture of the bike] Just $23,997"!
Some ads may have a little additional info like payment terms, financing ect.
But this particular dealership I passed by had a huge banner outside that said: "Learn to Ride: $199"!
What a great idea. They took the $20,000+ sale and turned it into $199 introduction.
Think about it. You are a 40 year old guy or gal needing a change. Feeling the itch for the open road and the wind blowing through your hair. You love the idea of a motorcycle. Everyone, including your spouse and kids, thinks you are losing your mind and need to be committed to the nearest institution. After all $20,000+ is a lot of money if you are not even sure you can ride a motorcycle. What if it turns out to not be your thing?
But….for a mere $199 you can get all your concerns answered. You can prove to yourself, and your wife, that you can ride. It’s a very small investment and if it doesn’t work out you can simply walk away. What a deal! "This is the answer", you say to yourself.
For Harley this is the best part: you are paying for their sales pitch. They know that, for most people, once they sit on the bike, that is it. The itch for the open road just becomes stronger. It’s merely a test drive and you’ve just paid for it.
So when the offer is made a few things happen:
1. You become their customer
2. The thrill of the ride
3. The sales pitch
4. The desire to not only buy a motorcycle, but buy a Harley-Davidson.
All great benefits for the dealership.
So how does this relate to you? Take from what Harley has done. Try to think of something smaller you can offer to bring them in the door. Get that first sale to make them a loyal customer. Think about ways they can pay you for your sales pitch.
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The typical Harley-Davidson costs between $15k to 30k? Sound about right? Now that’s the same price as a vehicle but with one big difference. A car is a necessity. The bike is a luxury. It comes from the disposable part of the person’s budget not the fixed expenses. It falls into the same category as the diamond rings, campers, boats and vacation homes. It’s purely for enjoyment.
We hear a lot of whining and complaining from the car industry about the price of the product they are selling. "It’s so hard to market a big ticket item". "If only I had something less expensive to offer".
Our answer to the dilemma – offer something that is either free or low-priced to go with the main product you are selling. This does two things. 1. It builds your client list. Many people will come in for a free or low cost item. It grabs their attention. Not many things in life are free. 2. Once people spend money with you the first time they are more likely to do it again. You can focus more on the larger profit the second time.
Harley does just this. Many advertisements go like this: "[Picture of the bike] Just $23,997"!
Some ads may have a little additional info like payment terms, financing ect.
But this particular dealership I passed by had a huge banner outside that said: "Learn to Ride: $199"!
What a great idea. They took the $20,000+ sale and turned it into $199 introduction.
Think about it. You are a 40 year old guy or gal needing a change. Feeling the itch for the open road and the wind blowing through your hair. You love the idea of a motorcycle. Everyone, including your spouse and kids, thinks you are losing your mind and need to be committed to the nearest institution. After all $20,000+ is a lot of money if you are not even sure you can ride a motorcycle. What if it turns out to not be your thing?
But….for a mere $199 you can get all your concerns answered. You can prove to yourself, and your wife, that you can ride. It’s a very small investment and if it doesn’t work out you can simply walk away. What a deal! "This is the answer", you say to yourself.
For Harley this is the best part: you are paying for their sales pitch. They know that, for most people, once they sit on the bike, that is it. The itch for the open road just becomes stronger. It’s merely a test drive and you’ve just paid for it.
So when the offer is made a few things happen:
1. You become their customer
2. The thrill of the ride
3. The sales pitch
4. The desire to not only buy a motorcycle, but buy a Harley-Davidson.
All great benefits for the dealership.
So how does this relate to you? Take from what Harley has done. Try to think of something smaller you can offer to bring them in the door. Get that first sale to make them a loyal customer. Think about ways they can pay you for your sales pitch.
Sabtu, 23 Mei 2009
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
"Like most? It's not an old or young man's bike; it just fits me". Ray Castillo.
When you think about it, that's what customizing boils down to: making your bike fit who you are. Whether it's looks, riding style, or your body type.
He's a long-time rider, first-time builder. His two-wheeled love affair started when he was seven and his cousins sat him on an old Harley mini. That's all it took. From then on he loved motorcycles, enough so that when he grew up, he started Global Rider, his bike hauling business. Ray transports motorcycles all around the country. That's part of what got him in the garage tweaking his own machine.
For some of us, bikesmithing means starting from scratch, but in Ray's case, he started with a stock H-D. Not just any regular Big Twin but a used 100th Anniversary Harley Fat Boy. For some folks, changing a commemorative bike is sacrilege, but to others (like Castillo), what's a better tribute to Harley's history than personalizing it? The stocker was in the ballpark of what he wanted, so he wouldn't have to build an entire bike to get on the road. This being his first attempt at customizing a bike was also a factor; he felt better learning to crawl before running (that's his next project).
He tweaked it to his tastes. That meant sleeking it out, repainting it, and adding a few upgrades for long trips; nothing more, nothing less. Aside from a stage one hop up on the motor, he left the basic platform alone and focused on ride quality and aesthetics.
Since he planned on all day cruising, comfort was a must. Progressive Suspension's air tail was a good upgrade for its adjustability, but the Dragonfly fairing borders on baggerdom. It also gives him a stereo system; try finding that on a normal Fat Boy. With touring rigs in the spotlight, the modification isn't that surprising and Ray's taking it over the dresser line by adding bags as this goes to print. Road King bars were a better marriage to the wind breaker than the Fat Boy handles, so he switched those out as well.
In so far as the rest of the bike goes, it's all about style. "When I started out I wanted something different with lots of chrome," Ray said. He didn't go outrageous, though. The skin's stock, but he cleaned up the backside with sleeker Kuryakyn signals, taillight, and license rig. He also wanted the spoke look and got it with a set of Ride Wright wheels, the front being of the 21-inch persuasion.
Take a close gander at those spokes and you'll find out Ray really likes blue. Zoom out and you'll see he also likes tribal black flames. Both paint jobs came courtesy of Al and Danny Martinez. The dark pigment is a great offset to all the shiny stuff and makes it pop. It was also the hardest part of the makeover equation. Lining up the graphics for an even flow throughout a bike takes a keen eye and a practiced touch; throwing a fairing into the mix makes it even harder. Al and Danny worked it out, though. Maybe all those years of experience helped.
Ray's happy with his first foray into bike building. Over the last year he's added more, like the bags and a 200mm rear tire kit. This is just the beginning, though. His next project? "Something more slicked-out and raked," he told us. Whatever form it takes, we're pretty sure it'll fit him to a "T".
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He's a long-time rider, first-time builder. His two-wheeled love affair started when he was seven and his cousins sat him on an old Harley mini. That's all it took. From then on he loved motorcycles, enough so that when he grew up, he started Global Rider, his bike hauling business. Ray transports motorcycles all around the country. That's part of what got him in the garage tweaking his own machine.
For some of us, bikesmithing means starting from scratch, but in Ray's case, he started with a stock H-D. Not just any regular Big Twin but a used 100th Anniversary Harley Fat Boy. For some folks, changing a commemorative bike is sacrilege, but to others (like Castillo), what's a better tribute to Harley's history than personalizing it? The stocker was in the ballpark of what he wanted, so he wouldn't have to build an entire bike to get on the road. This being his first attempt at customizing a bike was also a factor; he felt better learning to crawl before running (that's his next project).
He tweaked it to his tastes. That meant sleeking it out, repainting it, and adding a few upgrades for long trips; nothing more, nothing less. Aside from a stage one hop up on the motor, he left the basic platform alone and focused on ride quality and aesthetics.
Since he planned on all day cruising, comfort was a must. Progressive Suspension's air tail was a good upgrade for its adjustability, but the Dragonfly fairing borders on baggerdom. It also gives him a stereo system; try finding that on a normal Fat Boy. With touring rigs in the spotlight, the modification isn't that surprising and Ray's taking it over the dresser line by adding bags as this goes to print. Road King bars were a better marriage to the wind breaker than the Fat Boy handles, so he switched those out as well.
In so far as the rest of the bike goes, it's all about style. "When I started out I wanted something different with lots of chrome," Ray said. He didn't go outrageous, though. The skin's stock, but he cleaned up the backside with sleeker Kuryakyn signals, taillight, and license rig. He also wanted the spoke look and got it with a set of Ride Wright wheels, the front being of the 21-inch persuasion.
Take a close gander at those spokes and you'll find out Ray really likes blue. Zoom out and you'll see he also likes tribal black flames. Both paint jobs came courtesy of Al and Danny Martinez. The dark pigment is a great offset to all the shiny stuff and makes it pop. It was also the hardest part of the makeover equation. Lining up the graphics for an even flow throughout a bike takes a keen eye and a practiced touch; throwing a fairing into the mix makes it even harder. Al and Danny worked it out, though. Maybe all those years of experience helped.
Ray's happy with his first foray into bike building. Over the last year he's added more, like the bags and a 200mm rear tire kit. This is just the beginning, though. His next project? "Something more slicked-out and raked," he told us. Whatever form it takes, we're pretty sure it'll fit him to a "T".
Jumat, 22 Mei 2009
Bassani Road Rage Exhaust - New Exhaust Systems For Harley Rocker
We believe this is not the first time you hear the name Bassani. Owner, big cheese, exhaust guru, however you have heard the name, Darryl Bassani has been bending pipe and making the performance exhaust of the system to customize a motorcycle, car and trucks for the street and track for over than 40 years. The Bassani company in Anaheim, California, has a full line of exhaust systems for your V-twin needs and knows that every year things change and new models of bikes come out. One is model-Rocker C, and many owners have been asking us what aftermarket pipes commands are out there for the bike.
We decided to install Bassani's Road Rage 2-into-1 system on our stock '08 H-D Rocker-C and run it on the dyno. We took the bike to Dyno Dave's in Orange, California, for the install and to borrow his SuperFlow Dyno. Dave has been building bikes and servicing the motorcycle world for decades, so he knows a few things. By the time we got our camera out and set up, Dave was running the bike to get the stock number. The first dyno run turned out 63.8hp and 81 lb-ft of torque. As the bike was cooling down, Dave rounded up his tools and a new set of exhaust gaskets so we could get started.
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We decided to install Bassani's Road Rage 2-into-1 system on our stock '08 H-D Rocker-C and run it on the dyno. We took the bike to Dyno Dave's in Orange, California, for the install and to borrow his SuperFlow Dyno. Dave has been building bikes and servicing the motorcycle world for decades, so he knows a few things. By the time we got our camera out and set up, Dave was running the bike to get the stock number. The first dyno run turned out 63.8hp and 81 lb-ft of torque. As the bike was cooling down, Dave rounded up his tools and a new set of exhaust gaskets so we could get started.
Kamis, 21 Mei 2009
Hot Rod Harley
When the desire to buy a motorcycle coming, most people buy a bike just because it will look like, how it rides or a combination of both. Then there are a few people who like a challenge of purchasing a dare, we said "Ugly Duckling" only to see if this can be turned into. Such was the case with Jarrod Wells and his'00 Dyna Wide glide.
Part of the fun of buying a used bike is tearing off all the "cool" parts the previous owner installed and getting the bike down to a blank canvas to start your own transformation. When Jarrod picked up his used Dyna, it had a long way to go before he would really put some miles on it. Here's Jarrod's explanation of how it went down.
When I purchased my first bike, an '02 Road King, in June of 2005, I fell in love with it immediately. Shortly after that purchase I met Randy Miller, the owner of Miller's Cycle, a local bike shop outside Asheville, North Carolina, and we started riding together along with a few others. After more than a year of riding on weekends and a few semi-long trips with our usual riding crowd, and seeing Randy and his brother Stacy both riding Dynas, I felt the strong desire to pick up a Dyna Wide Glide".
I purchased a 2000 Dyna from a friend in May of 2007 and for the next two months I only rode the bike about 25 miles, from his house, to my house then to Randy's shop. Needless to say, I didn't have the same "love at first sight" feeling with the Dyna as I did with the RK. When I purchased the Dyna, it had stock wire wheels, shotgun style exhaust, some trumpet-like air horn crammed on the side of the jugs and a yellow paint job that was much more suitable for a school bus than for a Harley. Now, I'm not knocking those folks that may find a bike like that appealing, but let's just say it wasn't really my cup of tea. Fortunately for me, I didn't buy the bike for what it was but for what it could be with the help of the very capable hands of Randy.
I don't really know why I wanted to have this bike built, whether it was from being around a Dyna every time I stopped by Randy's shop and wanting to fit in with him and his brother, or if it was just a desire to have something different than most 25 year-old dump truck business owners. Maybe it's just nice having two bikes, one for trips and one for beating around the back roads we have in the Appalachian Mountains. Nevermind the reason, I'm just thrilled that HOT BIKE has taken an interest in the pains we took in creating our own version of a '00 Dyna Wide Glide.
Before we got started on the makeover, Randy and I took a road trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky, and one of our stops was at the RC Components factory. While there, we got to see step-by-step how the company makes its wheels. Needless to say seeing all those wheels roll off the line inspired me to purchase a set of the company's newest wheels, the Czar design. While on the trip, Randy and I started a game plan on certain things I wanted to see with the finished Dyna. It started out being pretty simple: new wheels, fenders, and of course a new paint job. But then when we got back home and Randy got his hands on it, it turned into a raked out, wide-tired Wide Glide. Anyone who has seen Randy's work from his "one man band" bike shop, knows Randy has a desire to make things different and unique for each customer. His meticulous nature made him the only candidate I would let tackle this one-of-a-kind Dyna.
Randy modified and manufactured many of the parts that are on this bike since Dynas seem to take a back seat in the aftermarket parts scene. There are pages full of parts for Softails and touring models, but when it comes to Dynas there isn't even much of a selection for pipes. This in a way worked to Randy's advantage because it allowed him to showcase a lot of his metalworking skills. He modified the stock gas tank by cutting out the speedo, gas cap and gauge, and smoothed out the tank with a flush-mount gas cap. An Auto Meter tach with a shift light was mounted to the custom drag bars Randy made.
Randy installed a 240 wide tire kit and made a fender to cover the top half of the tire. To give the bike a lower, meaner stance, he moved the shock mounts back on the swingarm and installed a set of 2-inch shorter than stock shocks from Progressive Suspension. Up front, Randy cut and raked the neck out to 43 degrees and installed a Pro-One frontend with internal fork stops. To help me fit the bike better he moved the foot controls 3 inches forward.
While all this was going on, the motor was taken apart and Luther Briggs installed some new cams, along with a H-D 95-inch kit and modified the CV carb. Then with the motor back together, Randy made a custom motor mount with the choke knob incorporated into it, made some new side covers for the battery and electrical box.
With all the work Randy was doing to my bike I thought it was going to take him forever to finish. However, I was amazed at how quickly he assessed and accomplished each step of the build. Randy is even responsible for the paint job, from the fenders to the frame, with some assistance from Mark Peters, who did the awesome pinstriping and tank logos. It blows my mind that Mark can somehow paint these show-winning accents with only a paintbrush.
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Part of the fun of buying a used bike is tearing off all the "cool" parts the previous owner installed and getting the bike down to a blank canvas to start your own transformation. When Jarrod picked up his used Dyna, it had a long way to go before he would really put some miles on it. Here's Jarrod's explanation of how it went down.
When I purchased my first bike, an '02 Road King, in June of 2005, I fell in love with it immediately. Shortly after that purchase I met Randy Miller, the owner of Miller's Cycle, a local bike shop outside Asheville, North Carolina, and we started riding together along with a few others. After more than a year of riding on weekends and a few semi-long trips with our usual riding crowd, and seeing Randy and his brother Stacy both riding Dynas, I felt the strong desire to pick up a Dyna Wide Glide".
I purchased a 2000 Dyna from a friend in May of 2007 and for the next two months I only rode the bike about 25 miles, from his house, to my house then to Randy's shop. Needless to say, I didn't have the same "love at first sight" feeling with the Dyna as I did with the RK. When I purchased the Dyna, it had stock wire wheels, shotgun style exhaust, some trumpet-like air horn crammed on the side of the jugs and a yellow paint job that was much more suitable for a school bus than for a Harley. Now, I'm not knocking those folks that may find a bike like that appealing, but let's just say it wasn't really my cup of tea. Fortunately for me, I didn't buy the bike for what it was but for what it could be with the help of the very capable hands of Randy.
I don't really know why I wanted to have this bike built, whether it was from being around a Dyna every time I stopped by Randy's shop and wanting to fit in with him and his brother, or if it was just a desire to have something different than most 25 year-old dump truck business owners. Maybe it's just nice having two bikes, one for trips and one for beating around the back roads we have in the Appalachian Mountains. Nevermind the reason, I'm just thrilled that HOT BIKE has taken an interest in the pains we took in creating our own version of a '00 Dyna Wide Glide.
Before we got started on the makeover, Randy and I took a road trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky, and one of our stops was at the RC Components factory. While there, we got to see step-by-step how the company makes its wheels. Needless to say seeing all those wheels roll off the line inspired me to purchase a set of the company's newest wheels, the Czar design. While on the trip, Randy and I started a game plan on certain things I wanted to see with the finished Dyna. It started out being pretty simple: new wheels, fenders, and of course a new paint job. But then when we got back home and Randy got his hands on it, it turned into a raked out, wide-tired Wide Glide. Anyone who has seen Randy's work from his "one man band" bike shop, knows Randy has a desire to make things different and unique for each customer. His meticulous nature made him the only candidate I would let tackle this one-of-a-kind Dyna.
Randy modified and manufactured many of the parts that are on this bike since Dynas seem to take a back seat in the aftermarket parts scene. There are pages full of parts for Softails and touring models, but when it comes to Dynas there isn't even much of a selection for pipes. This in a way worked to Randy's advantage because it allowed him to showcase a lot of his metalworking skills. He modified the stock gas tank by cutting out the speedo, gas cap and gauge, and smoothed out the tank with a flush-mount gas cap. An Auto Meter tach with a shift light was mounted to the custom drag bars Randy made.
Randy installed a 240 wide tire kit and made a fender to cover the top half of the tire. To give the bike a lower, meaner stance, he moved the shock mounts back on the swingarm and installed a set of 2-inch shorter than stock shocks from Progressive Suspension. Up front, Randy cut and raked the neck out to 43 degrees and installed a Pro-One frontend with internal fork stops. To help me fit the bike better he moved the foot controls 3 inches forward.
While all this was going on, the motor was taken apart and Luther Briggs installed some new cams, along with a H-D 95-inch kit and modified the CV carb. Then with the motor back together, Randy made a custom motor mount with the choke knob incorporated into it, made some new side covers for the battery and electrical box.
With all the work Randy was doing to my bike I thought it was going to take him forever to finish. However, I was amazed at how quickly he assessed and accomplished each step of the build. Randy is even responsible for the paint job, from the fenders to the frame, with some assistance from Mark Peters, who did the awesome pinstriping and tank logos. It blows my mind that Mark can somehow paint these show-winning accents with only a paintbrush.
Rabu, 20 Mei 2009
Harley-Davidson Electronic Fuel-Injection Tuning Aids
Harley-Davidson introduced electronic fuel injection (EFI) to its product line in 1995. since then, slowly but surely with the factory has the equipping and the evolution towards a more model with EFI. Starting in 2007, all Harley models equipped with EFI, including Sporty for the first time. With the impetus for migration to EFI is to meet the demands of the federal emissions standards that apply in California in 2006 and 2008 for 49 other countries. EFI reduces fuel Emissions because it meters fuel more accurately than a carburetor. It also offers street Riders the benefits of improved cold or hot starting, crisper acceleration under varied operating conditions, and smoother running at high altitudes.
Nonetheless, as with most things in life, there is no free lunch. EFI is more complex than carburetion and often requires increased costs for a serious performance induction package (parts and tuning). In fact, many engine builders are constantly searching for the Holy Grail-the perfect EFI "map" for their performance engine combination. For these reasons, some performance manufacturers offer custom EFI maps for specific performance parts combinations. However, if you deviate slightly from the exact parts combination or the planets align unfavorably, EFI tuning can get dicey. For those reasons, it is helpful to know a few basics about electronic fuel injection and some of the tuning aids available.
To better understand electronic fuel injection, it helps to understand some carburetor basics. With a carbureted engine, you have a main fuel tank and a carburetor mounted to an intake manifold, which in turn is mounted to the cylinder heads. The carburetor includes a venturi, fuel and air jets, and a butterfly. Airflow is regulated through the induction tract by the carburetor butterfly. As air flows through the venturi, it creates a low-pressure area at the venturi. At the same time, fuel is gravity-fed from the motorcycle's main fuel tank to the carb's float bowl, or fuel storage area.
Fuel jets then meter approximately the correct amount of fuel based on the vacuum signal at the venturi. The number of tuning jets used varies depending on the carb design, but simple carbs generally include three jets or circuits (idle jet, low-speed jet, and high-speed or main jet), while complex carbs have more. To tune a carb, one simply replaces a jet with a larger (richer) or smaller (leaner) jet, turns a screw either in or out, substitutes a tapered needle with another, or drills or plugs various fuel or air orifices. As such, carburetor tuning is straightforward and uses tangible items such as jets, screws, and needles for tuning. Additionally, simple tools such as the common screwdriver are typically used for adjustments.
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Nonetheless, as with most things in life, there is no free lunch. EFI is more complex than carburetion and often requires increased costs for a serious performance induction package (parts and tuning). In fact, many engine builders are constantly searching for the Holy Grail-the perfect EFI "map" for their performance engine combination. For these reasons, some performance manufacturers offer custom EFI maps for specific performance parts combinations. However, if you deviate slightly from the exact parts combination or the planets align unfavorably, EFI tuning can get dicey. For those reasons, it is helpful to know a few basics about electronic fuel injection and some of the tuning aids available.
To better understand electronic fuel injection, it helps to understand some carburetor basics. With a carbureted engine, you have a main fuel tank and a carburetor mounted to an intake manifold, which in turn is mounted to the cylinder heads. The carburetor includes a venturi, fuel and air jets, and a butterfly. Airflow is regulated through the induction tract by the carburetor butterfly. As air flows through the venturi, it creates a low-pressure area at the venturi. At the same time, fuel is gravity-fed from the motorcycle's main fuel tank to the carb's float bowl, or fuel storage area.
Fuel jets then meter approximately the correct amount of fuel based on the vacuum signal at the venturi. The number of tuning jets used varies depending on the carb design, but simple carbs generally include three jets or circuits (idle jet, low-speed jet, and high-speed or main jet), while complex carbs have more. To tune a carb, one simply replaces a jet with a larger (richer) or smaller (leaner) jet, turns a screw either in or out, substitutes a tapered needle with another, or drills or plugs various fuel or air orifices. As such, carburetor tuning is straightforward and uses tangible items such as jets, screws, and needles for tuning. Additionally, simple tools such as the common screwdriver are typically used for adjustments.
Senin, 18 Mei 2009
Having Fun with Harley-Davidson (Humor)
Arthur Davidson, the creator and founder of Harley Davidson Motorcycle Corporation died and went to heaven. At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur, "because you are a good man and your motorcycles create have changed the world, the reward you get is that you can hang out with anyone you want in Heaven".
Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, "I want to hang out with God". St. Peter took Arthur to the throne room, and introduced him to God.
Arthur then asked God, "Hey, aren't you the inventor of woman"? God said, "Oh, yes". "Well", said Arthur, "professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention:
1.. There is too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusion.
2.. It chatters constantly at high speeds.
3.. Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much.
4.. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust, and finally,
5.. The maintenance costs are outrageous".
"Hmmm, you may have some good points there", replied God, "hold on". God went to his celestial Super Computer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it. "Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed", God said to Arthur, "but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention then yours".
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Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, "I want to hang out with God". St. Peter took Arthur to the throne room, and introduced him to God.
Arthur then asked God, "Hey, aren't you the inventor of woman"? God said, "Oh, yes". "Well", said Arthur, "professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention:
1.. There is too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusion.
2.. It chatters constantly at high speeds.
3.. Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much.
4.. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust, and finally,
5.. The maintenance costs are outrageous".
"Hmmm, you may have some good points there", replied God, "hold on". God went to his celestial Super Computer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it. "Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed", God said to Arthur, "but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention then yours".
Minggu, 17 Mei 2009
Make Your Harley Davidson Look And Feel Like An Extension Of Yourself!
Maybe do you think when this is the time to make a little customizing for that old girl of yours? Check this on yourself first.Why do we make customizing and adding accessories to our Harley?
Well, for me it's simple!
We want to stand out above all else! The last thing we want is to look like every Tom, Dick, and Harry out there on the road!
You may have different reasons. You may want to add an Accessory to your bike because it fits with you and your taste.
There is an element of being practical as well. If you install a nice chrome luggage rack on your back fender, or a detachable windshield, it not only looks good but it also serves a purpose. How else would you carry your tent and keep bugs out of your teeth?
Not everyone has the same taste in customizing. Thank God for that, or it sure would be boring taking a walk down on main street in Sturgis South Dakota during the 1st week of August.
Some people go overboard on customizing their bike. Overboard for someone may be a masterpiece for someone else. It all depends on who you are and what you're about.
How do you pick out a Harley Davidson Accessory or decide on customizing?
It's a hard question to answer.
I would suggest that you decide on what you want out of your bike. Sit back and have a look at yourself. What kind of biker are you anyway?
Are you a speed demon that likes to lay rubber on the road every now and then. Do you get a kick out of doing a little showing off at bike rallies to friends and family? Do you like to participate in show and shine contests?
If you are this person you may want to look at getting your engine rebuilt for increased horsepower. You can't go wrong with a lot of Harley chrome either. Just when you think you have had enough of chrome, you find some more in that catalog.
Don't worry, there is a chrome Harley Davidson motorcycle built to date.
Your style may be a little more subdued. Your main motorcycling purpose in life may be ride the road and not waste time with anything else. You would have to agree, most people still want to look good riding a Harley.
If you are this person you may only want one or two Accessories. A nice luggage bag that slips over that backrest on your bike looks good when you are on a long trip and it serves a purpose.
Every Harley Davidson owner at some time or another has thought about adding an accessory to his or her motorcycle. You rarely see a stock Harley Davidson!
Keep in mind the kind of person you are when making Harley Davidson Accessory choices. A properly customized Harley is above all else, an extension of the owner who rides it.
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Well, for me it's simple!
We want to stand out above all else! The last thing we want is to look like every Tom, Dick, and Harry out there on the road!
You may have different reasons. You may want to add an Accessory to your bike because it fits with you and your taste.
There is an element of being practical as well. If you install a nice chrome luggage rack on your back fender, or a detachable windshield, it not only looks good but it also serves a purpose. How else would you carry your tent and keep bugs out of your teeth?
Not everyone has the same taste in customizing. Thank God for that, or it sure would be boring taking a walk down on main street in Sturgis South Dakota during the 1st week of August.
Some people go overboard on customizing their bike. Overboard for someone may be a masterpiece for someone else. It all depends on who you are and what you're about.
How do you pick out a Harley Davidson Accessory or decide on customizing?
It's a hard question to answer.
I would suggest that you decide on what you want out of your bike. Sit back and have a look at yourself. What kind of biker are you anyway?
Are you a speed demon that likes to lay rubber on the road every now and then. Do you get a kick out of doing a little showing off at bike rallies to friends and family? Do you like to participate in show and shine contests?
If you are this person you may want to look at getting your engine rebuilt for increased horsepower. You can't go wrong with a lot of Harley chrome either. Just when you think you have had enough of chrome, you find some more in that catalog.
Don't worry, there is a chrome Harley Davidson motorcycle built to date.
Your style may be a little more subdued. Your main motorcycling purpose in life may be ride the road and not waste time with anything else. You would have to agree, most people still want to look good riding a Harley.
If you are this person you may only want one or two Accessories. A nice luggage bag that slips over that backrest on your bike looks good when you are on a long trip and it serves a purpose.
Every Harley Davidson owner at some time or another has thought about adding an accessory to his or her motorcycle. You rarely see a stock Harley Davidson!
Keep in mind the kind of person you are when making Harley Davidson Accessory choices. A properly customized Harley is above all else, an extension of the owner who rides it.
Jumat, 15 Mei 2009
Military Harley Davidson
There is no doubt Harley Davidson is a legend and is one of the most famous icons in the world. Countless books have been written about the Harley and the people that riding, most are grudgingly to acknowledged the military motorcycle, often featuring just a few contemporary pictures and some absurdly over restored examples with the mandatory hairy bikers and their babes. Most of these book is really for the coffee table and end up in most book stores remainders.
This latest book from Pat Ware’s keyboard is a welcome and much needed departure.
Well researched and presented as you would expect from this author, it covers in detail Harley Davidson’s enormous military contribution from the WW1 to the present day. When it comes to arguments between the true believers, over the minutiae of what’s right and what’s wrong on military vehicles, the Harley is second only to the jeep. Countless hours have been spent debating the aesthetics of round air cleaners and high mounted headlights. This book isn’t a restorers guide, but it certainly is as essential as the workshop manual.
Pat has a knack of subtly giving the reader in depth knowledge and making it hard to just skim though the pictures without reading the excellent text.
Even the true Harley aficionado will be unlikely to have seen more than a handful of the hundred plus original photos, that are balanced with some carefully chosen colour images of restored bikes. Many of the original pictures are from the USA before the bikes went overseas and also a selection in South African service - where many of the finest restoration projects are still to be found.
Harley Davidson’s more modern and less, in fact totally unglamorous, machines currently in use are also covered in more detail than any other book.
It certainly made me miss my WLA and WLC, both long gone to new owners. It also made me realize how little I really knew about the genre beyond the WW2 45 cubic inch models.
It is a delight to read and highly recommended for all levels of interest.
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This latest book from Pat Ware’s keyboard is a welcome and much needed departure.
Well researched and presented as you would expect from this author, it covers in detail Harley Davidson’s enormous military contribution from the WW1 to the present day. When it comes to arguments between the true believers, over the minutiae of what’s right and what’s wrong on military vehicles, the Harley is second only to the jeep. Countless hours have been spent debating the aesthetics of round air cleaners and high mounted headlights. This book isn’t a restorers guide, but it certainly is as essential as the workshop manual.
Pat has a knack of subtly giving the reader in depth knowledge and making it hard to just skim though the pictures without reading the excellent text.
Even the true Harley aficionado will be unlikely to have seen more than a handful of the hundred plus original photos, that are balanced with some carefully chosen colour images of restored bikes. Many of the original pictures are from the USA before the bikes went overseas and also a selection in South African service - where many of the finest restoration projects are still to be found.
Harley Davidson’s more modern and less, in fact totally unglamorous, machines currently in use are also covered in more detail than any other book.
It certainly made me miss my WLA and WLC, both long gone to new owners. It also made me realize how little I really knew about the genre beyond the WW2 45 cubic inch models.
It is a delight to read and highly recommended for all levels of interest.
Minggu, 10 Mei 2009
Did You Say Harly?
If you looking for a special ride and you see a motorcycle with Harly painting on the side do not buy it even looks very good and seems. Harley-Davidson is a registered trademark of Harleys and the real holder of the original logo. Notice that is Harley, not Harly.
The Harley-Davidson Motor Company was established in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was co-founded by William Harley, Arthur Davidson, Walter Davidson, and William Davidson. The three Davidsons were brothers, and William Harley was Arthur's friend. They named the company Harley-Davidson with the hyphen in the middle to tell people there was more than one founder. Rumors for the reason Harley's name is first range from because it sounded better, to because he came up with the design for the first engine. The hyphen is often left out, especially on websites and when searching online.
If you search for Harly on the Internet you will come up with results, even though it is not the proper spelling of the name. This happens either due to typos, or cleverly designed search engine optimization of ads. Whatever the reason, most of these sites are still legitimate. Do not be afraid to order from them or follow their advice. Any products for sale with the word Harly however, are not legitimate. They are either cheap knockoffs or out right scams. Don't waste your money.
Legitimate Harley-Davidson dealers are located all over the United States, as well as in the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe. Most dealerships sell not only motorcycles, but also Harley Davidson clothing and accessories as well. The very first Harley dealer was C.H. Lang. He opened for business in Chicago, Illinois in 1904 and sold one of the first 3 production Harley Davidson motorcycles ever sold.
Once you have purchased a Harley-Davidson you might decide to customize it. Once again if the parts say Harly Davidson look elsewhere. If the guy selling you the parts is named Harly, well that's just a heck of a coincidence.
There are many kits available to help you customize your bike yourself, or you can take it to the shop. If you can afford it you may even want to have your own customized bike designed and built just for you. Some people choose to customize to increase functionality. This may include installing luggage racks. Some people customize to fit their riding style. This is where chrome comes in. Chrome fenders are just the beginning. Chrome hardware such as polished screws and bolt covers can actually be matched to your other accessories. A chrome master cylinder cover and chrome hand levers complete the look.
Custom paint is another way to establish your own style. You will probably want to have this done unless you are an artist yourself. Any bike can be custom painted whether it is a touring bike, a cruising bike, or a racing bike. Just make sure the artist paints Harley-Davidson, not Harly-Davidson. The paint job should reflect the riders personality.
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The Harley-Davidson Motor Company was established in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was co-founded by William Harley, Arthur Davidson, Walter Davidson, and William Davidson. The three Davidsons were brothers, and William Harley was Arthur's friend. They named the company Harley-Davidson with the hyphen in the middle to tell people there was more than one founder. Rumors for the reason Harley's name is first range from because it sounded better, to because he came up with the design for the first engine. The hyphen is often left out, especially on websites and when searching online.
If you search for Harly on the Internet you will come up with results, even though it is not the proper spelling of the name. This happens either due to typos, or cleverly designed search engine optimization of ads. Whatever the reason, most of these sites are still legitimate. Do not be afraid to order from them or follow their advice. Any products for sale with the word Harly however, are not legitimate. They are either cheap knockoffs or out right scams. Don't waste your money.
Legitimate Harley-Davidson dealers are located all over the United States, as well as in the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe. Most dealerships sell not only motorcycles, but also Harley Davidson clothing and accessories as well. The very first Harley dealer was C.H. Lang. He opened for business in Chicago, Illinois in 1904 and sold one of the first 3 production Harley Davidson motorcycles ever sold.
Once you have purchased a Harley-Davidson you might decide to customize it. Once again if the parts say Harly Davidson look elsewhere. If the guy selling you the parts is named Harly, well that's just a heck of a coincidence.
There are many kits available to help you customize your bike yourself, or you can take it to the shop. If you can afford it you may even want to have your own customized bike designed and built just for you. Some people choose to customize to increase functionality. This may include installing luggage racks. Some people customize to fit their riding style. This is where chrome comes in. Chrome fenders are just the beginning. Chrome hardware such as polished screws and bolt covers can actually be matched to your other accessories. A chrome master cylinder cover and chrome hand levers complete the look.
Custom paint is another way to establish your own style. You will probably want to have this done unless you are an artist yourself. Any bike can be custom painted whether it is a touring bike, a cruising bike, or a racing bike. Just make sure the artist paints Harley-Davidson, not Harly-Davidson. The paint job should reflect the riders personality.
Selasa, 05 Mei 2009
The Harley Davidson Dog Collar for Motorcycle Lovers
If you like and have a Harley Davidson motorcycle, now you can get a Harley Davidson dog collar for your best friends, so they can be synchronized with the time you go ride together. Here are some options available in the Harley Davidson dog collars to match the size and personality of your dog.
Different Types of Harley Davidson Dog Collars
There are a variety of Harley Davidson dog collars for you to choose from but they mainly come in two colors, which are orange and black leather. You can also find them in nylon but in the same two colors. The inscriptions on the Harley Davidson dog collars also vary from ‘Bad One' to the logo of Harley Davidson.
Other types of Harley Davidson dog collars are also made of leather but have spikes or other different metal designs to match a typical Harley Davidson motorcycle suit.
Other Harley Davidson Items for Your Dog
In order to make the Harley Davidson costume complete you can consider adding to the Harley Davidson dog collar the bandana, cap, shirt, jacket, reflective pet ID tag and lead from the same designer brand. All Harley Davidson products are made out of the finest quality materials in order to provide durability and flexibility for highly active pets and rough wear.
Where to Purchase Harley Davidson Products for Your Best Friend
Even though they are Harley Davidson products you may not usually find them in motorcycles stores. The best places to find them are pet stores or online at the Petsmart store. When ordering online ensure you check the size and color as well as all other details because you will be paying for the shipping cost even if they provide exchange services. The same thing applies for the prices of the Harley Davidson dog items that can be found online; they are cheaper than those found in stores but, the shipping charges usually will make them more expensive in the end.
Conclusion
If you love your motorcycle but always want to have your best friend around remember he or she can now matching your motorcycle suit and the motorcycle as well with the new dog accessories from Harley Davidson. Dogs are not allowed to travel on motorcycles but he or she will still coordinate with you when you take him or her out for a walk or exercise.
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Different Types of Harley Davidson Dog Collars
There are a variety of Harley Davidson dog collars for you to choose from but they mainly come in two colors, which are orange and black leather. You can also find them in nylon but in the same two colors. The inscriptions on the Harley Davidson dog collars also vary from ‘Bad One' to the logo of Harley Davidson.
Other types of Harley Davidson dog collars are also made of leather but have spikes or other different metal designs to match a typical Harley Davidson motorcycle suit.
Other Harley Davidson Items for Your Dog
In order to make the Harley Davidson costume complete you can consider adding to the Harley Davidson dog collar the bandana, cap, shirt, jacket, reflective pet ID tag and lead from the same designer brand. All Harley Davidson products are made out of the finest quality materials in order to provide durability and flexibility for highly active pets and rough wear.
Where to Purchase Harley Davidson Products for Your Best Friend
Even though they are Harley Davidson products you may not usually find them in motorcycles stores. The best places to find them are pet stores or online at the Petsmart store. When ordering online ensure you check the size and color as well as all other details because you will be paying for the shipping cost even if they provide exchange services. The same thing applies for the prices of the Harley Davidson dog items that can be found online; they are cheaper than those found in stores but, the shipping charges usually will make them more expensive in the end.
Conclusion
If you love your motorcycle but always want to have your best friend around remember he or she can now matching your motorcycle suit and the motorcycle as well with the new dog accessories from Harley Davidson. Dogs are not allowed to travel on motorcycles but he or she will still coordinate with you when you take him or her out for a walk or exercise.
Sabtu, 02 Mei 2009
The Competition Between Japanese Manufacturers And The Harley-davidson Motorcycle
Motorcycle is widely regarded as a symbol of rebellion, a youth representative and an american icon. Motorcycle design first introduced by a pair of German engineers in 1885, is essentially a bicycle with the engine. Meanwhile, Japanese motorcycle manufacturers such as Suzuki is dominating the global market in the America, the Harley-Davidson company has firm control over the market.
It was during the late eighties and early nineties that Japanese manufacturers such as Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, and Yamaha gained a foothold in the worldwide motorcycle market that they have never let go. They were designed and built with better performance, better handling, and better quality. It is no secret that their promotional campaigns during the early years also targeted the negative reputation of the Harley-riding bikers and the public fear of biker gangs. While such attacks ceased quickly, the tarnish it left in the reputation of the Harley has not been removed. That alone is speculated to be the cause of Japanese manufacturers holding such a strong presence, even with the American buying public. Also, by reputation, the Japanese machines were easier to maintain and the general public did not associate them with leather-clad degenerates, though the biker stereotype is drastically incorrect.
However, competition has not driven the main American manufacturer, Harley-Davidson, into the background. After taking time to formulate the proper strategy, the American manufacturer returned to take back its market share. The company did so not by attempting to match the more family-friendly reputation of a Japanese motorcycle, but by exploiting the appeal of their older designs. Marketing the re-worked designs as distinctly American machines, the company rapidly regained its former customer base. They increased their hold further by appealing to collectors, such as comedian Jay Leno, and making their machines easy to customize and re-tool. In fact, it is the customization market that has really allowed Harley-Davidson to stay so long in the game despite stiff competition from the likes of Kawasaki and Honda. There is a saying that goes to state that the rarest type of Harley one can find is one that is completely stock; that is, one that has not been modified in any way. Indeed, many Harley enthusiasts believe that the main weakness of Japanese bikes is that they are not as easily customizable as a Harley is.
Regardless of whether or not one believes the reputation of Harley biker gangs or enjoys being able to customize their personal motorcycle, these machines are here to stay. Production of both Japanese and American bikes have not slowed down and there are, statistically, more bike owners than automobile owners. That statistic holds especially true outside the US, where a bike is a more common means of private transportation for the average citizen than a car is. This embracing of the motorcycle is happening despite the higher accident rate for bikes than any other private land vehicle out there. It doesn't seem to matter what country one goes to; the youth of every culture seems to view these two-wheeled machines as symbols of teenage euphoria and thus, the adrenaline rush associated with a bike ride is, as they say, like nothing in this world.
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It was during the late eighties and early nineties that Japanese manufacturers such as Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, and Yamaha gained a foothold in the worldwide motorcycle market that they have never let go. They were designed and built with better performance, better handling, and better quality. It is no secret that their promotional campaigns during the early years also targeted the negative reputation of the Harley-riding bikers and the public fear of biker gangs. While such attacks ceased quickly, the tarnish it left in the reputation of the Harley has not been removed. That alone is speculated to be the cause of Japanese manufacturers holding such a strong presence, even with the American buying public. Also, by reputation, the Japanese machines were easier to maintain and the general public did not associate them with leather-clad degenerates, though the biker stereotype is drastically incorrect.
However, competition has not driven the main American manufacturer, Harley-Davidson, into the background. After taking time to formulate the proper strategy, the American manufacturer returned to take back its market share. The company did so not by attempting to match the more family-friendly reputation of a Japanese motorcycle, but by exploiting the appeal of their older designs. Marketing the re-worked designs as distinctly American machines, the company rapidly regained its former customer base. They increased their hold further by appealing to collectors, such as comedian Jay Leno, and making their machines easy to customize and re-tool. In fact, it is the customization market that has really allowed Harley-Davidson to stay so long in the game despite stiff competition from the likes of Kawasaki and Honda. There is a saying that goes to state that the rarest type of Harley one can find is one that is completely stock; that is, one that has not been modified in any way. Indeed, many Harley enthusiasts believe that the main weakness of Japanese bikes is that they are not as easily customizable as a Harley is.
Regardless of whether or not one believes the reputation of Harley biker gangs or enjoys being able to customize their personal motorcycle, these machines are here to stay. Production of both Japanese and American bikes have not slowed down and there are, statistically, more bike owners than automobile owners. That statistic holds especially true outside the US, where a bike is a more common means of private transportation for the average citizen than a car is. This embracing of the motorcycle is happening despite the higher accident rate for bikes than any other private land vehicle out there. It doesn't seem to matter what country one goes to; the youth of every culture seems to view these two-wheeled machines as symbols of teenage euphoria and thus, the adrenaline rush associated with a bike ride is, as they say, like nothing in this world.
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