Welcome to the H-D UK & Eire Ezine bumper October and November issue

As I approach 13 years with Harley-Davidson, I still wake up and feel inspired. We are a unique brand, second-to-none. We build great motorcycles, but we make possible so much more.
 
In my time with the company I have been privileged to experience an extensive amount of traveling with Harley-Davidson, meeting H.O.G.® members and Harley-Davidson riders throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. I never cease to be impressed by the dedication, friendship and unity I encounter.
 
As winter sweeps our part of the globe, I am saddened to know that motorcycles around the UK and Eire are being reduced to hibernation. Riders are hauling covers over their bikes, mentally acknowledging the end of another season of good times and good riding, and starting the long, boring wait for good weather to return. You may also have been waiting to receive your October eZine to keep you up to date and in tune with Harley-Davidson in the absence of riding. We apologise for the delay in getting it to you but…
 
We’ve been busy putting together an exciting offer for UK riders to join a South Africa tour and ride in-season when it’s off-season in this part of the world. What a way to spend a week this winter! I can only encourage you to look past the cold and see the potential. You have access to a continent that offers what many in the world envy.
 
Or - talk to your local dealership to find out how to make yourself and your bike comfortable in the weather here at home. Maybe it’s time to start thinking ahead and looking at the possibilities for your dream bike.

Read on, source that extra inspiration you need and then, get going! Don’t be afraid to get really creative and remember it’s always summer somewhere in the world! Start planning your next adventure now!
 
Together, we are an impressive family. Our common ground is the territory we cover, and the lifestyle we live for. The highlights I personally have experienced throughout my time with H-D, in both a professional and personal capacity, seem too immeasurable to put into words. Thankfully, if you’re reading this, you understand exactly how it is, and like me, you look forward to more of the same!

Ride safe,
 
Stuart

Stuart Farrell,
Managing Director, United Kingdom and Ireland

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With VAT set to rise as soon as we set foot in 2010, now's the time to take advantage of the lower rate while you still can

Thinking of upgrading to a larger or more exciting bike? Toying with the idea of an extra-special model? Or tempted by a model you've test-ridden, but haven't quite made your own? It's time to get off the fence and make that bike yours, or you'll pay for it later – literally!

We've all enjoyed the friendlier prices that the lower rate of VAT has offered us, but these days are now coming to an end. On January 1, 2010, VAT is expected to rise from its current rate, 15 per cent, to the previous rate of 17.5 per cent.

Unfortunately, this means that the recommended price of all motorcycles, regardless of brand, will increase instantly. And, what's more, this will affect motorcycles ordered before the new year but delivered in January, so timing is everything.

Motorcycles that are ordered now and delivered in December will escape the increased charge, but if you've placed an order and the bike is not delivered until after the increase is in place, you will be subject to it.

So, act swiftly to avoid disappointment and unnecessary extra charges. Call into your dealer now for advice on the latest date by which you can order your new bike but still escape the charge.

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***Special offer for UK customers…Book a test ride online and get £500 off the South Africa Ride Experience Tour – read on for more details***

Don’t spend the new year moping under grey skies. Take the chance to escape Britain during the dullest months and explore South Africa on an unforgettable ride with the new Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide® Ultra Limited

 

There can be few things more exciting than arriving in a new country and immersing yourself in a new culture as you take to the roads on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. By heading to South Africa, you could unlock a whole new world of riding, as well as discovering the culture, wildlife and atmosphere of this country.
 
If you want to experience the ride of your life, join Harley-Davidson® on the Western Cape Tour.

This seven day tour will take you to the Western Cape of South Africa. You’ll see all it has to offer on the best touring bike in the world, the Electra Glide® Ultra Limited.

This will be no ordinary tour. It’s been designed by Harley® riders for Harley® riders. We’ve used our extensive travel and tour experience to ensure that you have the ultimate experience and you’ll stay in some of the best hotels that South Africa has to offer.

Join us for the ride of your life.

Day 1
Arrive in Cape Town on Saturday and check in at the Fire and Ice Protea Hotel in Cape Town. You’ll register and learn about the week ahead, including general information about South Africa, traffic conditions and behaviour, the route, the riding schedule and any important contact numbers you’ll need. After this, enjoy the welcome dinner at the hotel and get to know your fellow riders.
 
Day 2
On Sunday, departure will be from the Cape Town Harley-Davidson® dealership. The route will take you through Worcester, the largest wine producing district in the country, where you will also be surrounded by majestic mountains and green valleys. Lunch will be in Swellendam. After lunch the route will take you via the Tredouw Pass through the Klein (small) Karoo all the way to Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich Capital of the world. That night, you'll stay at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in Oudtshoorn, where elephants play in the water.


 
Day 3
From Oudtshoorn you will pass the Outeniqua Mountains to George, where you will enter the Garden Route towards Knysna. An early lunch will be enjoyed. From Knysna you will head back south towards Arniston, via Albertinia, a town with an enchanting old-world atmosphere, which has a plethora of magnificent scenic views of the Gourits River and the coastline. You'll stay overnight at Arniston Hotel in Arniston, where humble thatched cottages dot the shoreline and rare shells lie in the surf.

Day 4
From Arniston you will visit Cape Agulhas, the most southern tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans join. Lunch will be in Hermanus which is well known for the best land-based whale watching in the world. From there you will move back inlands through more magnificent passes towards Franschhoek, which got its name in the late 1600’s from the French Huguenots who fled France to avoid prosecution. You'll stay over that night at Le Franschoek Hotel.

Day 5
From Franschhoek you will ride north to Paarl and Wellington, via the Bainskloof Pass to Ceres where lunch will be enjoyed. From Ceres you will ride further north into the Cederberg Wilderness towards Clanwilliam. The Cederberg Wilderness Area is a national asset renowned worldwide for its unique flora and fauna, unique rock formations and culture-historical manifestations. That night, you'll stay at Bushmanskloof. This is a  spectacular place to stay, and was voted the number one hotel in the world for 2009 in the USA's Travel and Leisure awards.

Day 6
From Clanwilliam you will head back towards Cape Town, via Malmesbury, a tranquil town with a rural atmosphere with its Mediterranean climate ideally suited for the growing of grain. Just before entering Cape Town, and if time allows, a quick stop will also be made at the Tyger Valley Harley-Davidson® dealership. Finally, the last stretch will see you returning to the Fire and Ice Hotel for a farewell dinner. You will depart back home on the Friday.

This tremendous adventure will stay with you for decades. The landscapes of the Western Cape make for amazing riding, with vistas you will not be able to enjoy anywhere else in the world. There are two options on this tour. With the flights included, the package costs £3,250 per rider, and £1,954 per pillion, with departure from London. If you prefer to make your own way to Cape Town and back, the cost is £2,385 for a rider and £1,462 per pillion.

Escape grey Britain and bask in South Africa’s sunshine this year. When you’re on the road, you’ll know you made the right decision. 

To view the brochure, review terms and conditions, and to see what is and isn't included CLICK HERE

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Special offer for UK customers…Book a test ride online and get £500 off the South Africa Ride Experience Tour
 
Book a Harley-Davidson test ride online and take the test ride at a UK dealership between 27 November 2009 and 28 February 2010, and you will be eligible for £500 off the cost of a single rider on the Harley-Davidson Western Cape Ride Experience tour and a further £120 off the cost of a pillion travelling with the rider, for travel before 31 May 2010. Only a limited number of places are available. Terms and conditions apply.

Click here to book your test ride online now.
 
Terms and Conditions
1. The test ride must take place at a UK or Irish dealership between 27 November 2009  and 28 February 2010.
2. Only a limited number of discounts are available, so we would encourage you to book early.
3. There is no cash alternative.
4. Only one set of discounts (i.e. one rider plus one pillion) per tour booking – i.e. multiple test rides will not entitle the rider to additional discounts.
5. If you wish to take up the offer of a discount, following your test ride you should contact Rider Services on 00800 1111 2223 and quote the code provided in your post test ride email. You will then be provided with details of how to book the tour at the discounted rate.
6. There is no obligation for the person taking the test ride to be the one taking advantage of the discount. The person taking the test ride is free to pass the benefit of the discount to a friend.
7. The discount is subject to the person wishing to book the Tour being eligible to take part in the tour and to the booker agreeing to the Tour Operator’s terms and conditions for travel – contact Harley-Davidson Rider Services for details of tour eligibility criteria.
8. The booking with the Tour Operator must be placed for travel before 31 May 2010.
9. If a £500 rider discount and further £120 pillion discount are being claimed, the rider and pillion passenger must be traveling together.
10. The full, non-discounted price of the Tour for a single rider is £3,250.  With the discount, the price will be £2,750.
11. The full, non-discounted price of the Tour for a pillion passenger is £1,954.  With the discount, the price will be £1,834.
12. This promotion is being operated by Harley-Davidson Middle East & Africa, 7th Floor, Montclare Place, Corner Campground & Main Road, Claremont, 7708 South Africa

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For more information and bookings:
 
H.O.G. Rider Services Customer Care Centre
Email: customerservices@hog-europe.com
Website: members.hog.com
Telephone: 00800 1111 2223 (Free phone)
Fax: 00800 7766 5566 (Free Fax)

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to put your bike to bed. Far from it, in fact. Get down to your dealership and make the best of the winter

With shorter days, rain, frost and wind, the winter months often discourage us from being out on our bikes, but there’s really no reason why that should be so. With a little work and the help of the skilled technicians at your Harley-Davidson® dealership, you’ll have no problem staying out on the road.
 
Step one – Prepare
You know how important it is to keep your bike serviced. You don’t need us to tell you that. But did you know that the Harley-Davidson Winter and Corrosion Protection Service can be the best protection you can give your pride and joy to get it ready for the bad weather? With a full clean, anti-corrosion treatment and extensive 99-point wheel-to-wheel check, plus an oil and filter change, you’ll be ready for the elements.

Even better, the dealer will valet and remove any remaining treatment from the bike when the weather begins to improve. If your bike really isn’t fit for the winter months, and you’re worried about storing it yourself, many dealerships offer a collection, storage and delivery service. Contact your local dealer to find out more.
 
Step two – Protect
It’s not just your bike that needs looking after – make sure you keep yourself warm and dry with the right gear from Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes®. The range features versatile and high-visibility gear, as well as functional gear with FXRG® protection. Waterproof, windproof options are available, with additional waterproof layers to slip on in case it really starts to come down.

Gloves include styles with Gore-tex® lining, to make sure your hands keep warm and comfortable. You can also find gloves featuring battery-powered warming elements – an added luxury that can make all the difference some days!

Of course, there are myriad options when it comes to layers, plus wind-resistant masks and balaclavas. For both men and women, your dealership will have everything you need to keep cosy and dry.
 
Step three – Proceed
When it comes to modifying your bike for the winter, Harley-Davidson riders are spoilt for choice. It can be hard to know where to start! Upgrade your lights for greater visibility, with our High Intensity Discharge Headlamp System. This system gives a full spread of blue/white light, plus a separate halogen high beam – a focused shaft of light down the centre of the road ahead.

And of course, the biggest difference can be the cold. Banish that with heated grips, a heated seat, and a detachable screen to deflect wind.
 
Armed with these extras, you can be free to ride all winter long. And what’s more, right now you’ll find many of these things on offer at your dealership. Check out the offers near you! Whatever else, this winter, your Harley-Davidson dealership is the place to be.

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Want to build your dream bike? Want to see what you can do to your current bike to make it better? Fancy just exploring the range of extras you could get once you get hold of your very own Harley-Davidson® motorcycle? Then head over to our My Dream Harley site and play to your heart’s content

Harley-Davidson owners and riders know that once you’ve bought your bike, that’s just the beginning. With ranges of parts and accessories to modify every single model we produce, after a little work you’ll find quickly that your bike really becomes yours and yours alone. Build it to fit you and there won’t be another like it the world over. It’s why people fall so deeply in love with these machines.
 
Perhaps the most exciting time is when you’ve got your new bike, and the endless possibilities are laid before you. What to choose? With our newly re-launched website, My Dream Harley, you can explore all the available options without having to leave your own home. Pick your model, see what you can do with it, and build yourself a wishlist. You can then print that list, take it down to your local dealership and see what they can do to make your dream bike a reality.
 
We launched this site last year, and since then almost 1,000,000 of you have taken it for a test ride. Now, we’ve made it even easier and better to use, and re-launched it so that it’s more fun than ever to put together your perfect bike. We’ve added:
 
• A new home page, which is more vibrant, user-friendly and easier to navigate
• New inspiration galleries to show you just how amazing fully accessorised bikes can look
• Filtering that enables you to filter content by bike model family alone
• The brand new Fit, Function and Style section with interactive, educational pages to help you understand the art of customisation
 
We still have predictive search facilities to help you easily track down what you’re looking for, plus the wishlist function. As well as being easy to print, you can opt to email your choices direct to your dealer for a quick respone – or to whoever might need Christmas gift ideas for you!
 
Don’t let the journey end. Get over to My Dream Harley to discover just how easy designing your bike has become.

Festive twinkle meets your favourite motorcycles with our holiday collectibles. Hang Harleys from your tree, send biker cards and wrap your presents in H-D wrapping. And as for the presents themselves, we’ve got enough to split your stockings!

Hang H-D® from your tree
A twinkling tree is the centre of your home at Christmas, so bring the sparkle of chrome to your festive decorations with our baubles and bells.
 




Classic baubles are available individually, like this 2009 Holiday Ball, featuring Santa’s delivery to someone who’s been very nice indeed! Alternatively, pick up a pack of three in classic H-D colours
 

Santa sleighs in on this ornament – highly detailed, who needs a fairy?
 
















Bring the chrome with this classic Bar and Shield, this sprawling graphic or the captivating snowglobe, marked with the date.
 




The Bar and Shield pops up again in these ornaments, in vintage tin, crystal and in the form of a crystal bell. They’re perfect little gifts for the Harley lover in your life.




In the post


Featuring our 2009 wry Santa graphic, these Christmas cards are going to bring a smile to whoever’s doorstep they land on. Send one to all your friends!
 




Gift wrap, gift bags and tags will finish any present off perfectly – although you’re going to have to shop hard to make sure the gift inside measures up the wrapping!
 


Stocking fillers
While a brand-new CVO ™ Softail ® Convertible might be out of your gift-giving budget, there’s no reason why you can’t give a little gift to make a the holidays the Harleydays this year!
 



Frosted glasses make an impact. Buy a set or you’ll be fighting over who gets to use it! They’re dishwasher safe, so the gorgeous decal won’t fade.



 
Cosy down by the fireside with your loved one and a bottle of something special served in these Snowflake Wine Glasses and you’re sure to have a Christmas night in you’ll never forget.
 










Bring a smile to his face with this Gas Pump Liquor Dispenser. Big enough to hold almost a litre of liquid, you’ll get more than a couple of hot toddies out of this one. Increments are marked on the outside so you know when it’s time to refill!
 











What better friend on a cold day than a hip flask? These designs, for him and her, hold just enough to take the edge off on a frosty Boxing Day walk. The black Bar and Shield design has classic, understated style, while the purple Charm Flask adds a little touch of glitz with its crystal adornments.

To see the latest ranges of Christmas gifts, call into your local dealer. All products here are subject to availability

Want the perfect introduction to motorcycling? Is it time to make the move from pillion to pole position? Or do you want to brush up your motorcycling skills to bring you to the top of your game? For any motorcycling tuition, come and be taught by the best in the business at Rider’s Edge®

Whether you’ve been riding motorcycles for years, or have yet to get on one that exists outside your imagination, the Harley-Davidson® Academy of Motorcycling, Rider’s Edge, offers you comprehensive training to help you get more out of your time on the road. Now with courses available at the famous Silverstone circuit as well as the original Academy at Bulith Wells, it’s easier than ever to realise your motorcycling dreams.
 
Experiences available range from "A Day with Harley-Davidson", in which riders with little or no experience as well as experienced riders can realise their dream of riding a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle just for fun, through to full residential "Learn to Ride" courses that ideally result in participants attaining a full UK motorcyle license.
 
Other options include the Advanced Course, the Skilled Rider Course and the Back to Biking Course which is designed to reignite the love of motorcycles that shifting commitments may have faded over the years.
 
If you can’t find the right course to suit you, bespoke training sessions are also available, including one-to-one training – a service that has been used by many celebrities and VIPs looking to get more from their pleasure of motorcycling.
 
Rider’s Edge has more than 30 Harley-Davidson motorcycles on its premises at any one time that will be used in your training. Even better, if you already have a motorcycle license and think you might be interested in getting a Harley-Davidson motorcycle of your own, you can book a day to Ride the Range.
 
It’s simple. Step into the Rider’s Edge ‘sweet shop’ and pick a bike. Take it out, test it through the country roads, then bring it back. And try another. And then another. And so on, until you find your perfect fit. It’s the easiest way to get to know our range, and you’ll have a lot of fun in the process.
 
The instructors themselves are the backbone of every course offered through the Academy. Specifically selected for their knowledge of motorcycling, their instructional ability and their empathy and understanding of every rider, whether beginning your riding journey or developing your advanced skills, each instructor will be your guide throughout the course. Every instructor will have the single aim of ensuring that your experience exceeds that available at any other motorcycle training school. And what more could you ask for than that?

And, with Christmas just around the corner, it's worth knowing that gift vouchers that can be redeemed against Rider's Edge courses are available. Giving the gift of an unforgettable, potentially life-changing experience – what a way to make someone's Christmas!

To find out more, call 0871 641 2207 or visit the website at www.ridersedge.co.uk

Click here to view the latest brochure from Rider’s Edge

Taking a H.O.G.® holiday is made easier with Fly & Ride, the system that allows you to rent your dream bike to tour abroad, with locations across America, Europe, Australia and South Africa

For those coming to the UK and looking to rent a motorcycle from early 2010, the location has changed, and with it comes an extended rental period. Now, Guildford’s dealership will be rolling out the welcome wagon to overseas’ visitors when they arrive to try touring in the United Kingdom, with bikes available to rent from April through to October.
 
Guildford’s dealership, in Peasmarsh, Guildford, is little more than 30 miles from Heathrow and less than 25 miles from Gatwick, making it perfectly placed for visiting bikers. Guildford H-D's Aftersales Manager, Mike Wilson, commented: "we're in a very good site to start your tour from here. We're out in the sticks so there's no fighting your way out of town before you start riding!" However, the dealership's still close enough to the capital to be very easily accessible.
 
The Fly & Ride programme is yet another of the great benefits of H.O.G. membership, offering exclusive rental rates (inclusive of insurance) to H.O.G. members worldwide. If you’ve not taken advantage of it on your own trips, now’s the time. Whether you’ve got the trip of a lifetime planned, or just want to spend a little time in the saddle on a family holiday or business trip, it’s the way to go.
 
The team at Guildford will be there to welcome all new riders with open arms and, Mike laughed, "an open coffee machine!". If you’ve got friends coming to visit, don’t let them miss out on the hundreds of awe-inspiring biking roads that we are all so proud of in the UK. Wherever they’re coming from, they may think they’ve got the best biking roads in the world – prove them wrong.

For more information on Fly & Ride, click here (H.O.G. members only)

For more information and contact details for Guildford Harley-Davidson, click here

Every day, 2010's European H.O.G. Rally gets closer. Will you be at Lugano, July 16-18 next year for the party of the decade?

It is with no small amount of excitement that we proudly announce the launch of the online booking system for Swiss Harley Days and the European H.O.G. Rally 2010!

With this comes the details we've all been waiting for – site details, accommodation and, most importantly, a place to keep up-to-date as more details about entertainments and events become available.

The site carries links through for online booking of accommodation, or details of how to book where this is not available. What's more, if you prefer to camp, the site's got all the details of where you'll be able to pitch your canvas come July 16 next year. Group bookings can be made too, so if you're part of a riding group, H.O.G.® Chapter, or you've just got some friends you like to ride with, make sure you're all coming together.

The details of the event's location are all on the site to explore. Check out a map of the area, bordering beautiful Lake Lucerne, and see satellite photos of where everything will be. You can also access video and photos from last year's Swiss Harley Days, so you can get something of an idea of what to expect.

Of course, once you're booked in, it's all about figuring out the journey. If you've yet to enjoy the excitement of riding abroad, now's the time to start. Nearer the time, look out for an official route on our Ride Planner. If you're a H.O.G. Member, sign up and you can share your route, plus see where other members are riding from. We've already got some great routes uploaded – make sure you add yours!

Check back on the site regularly, plus look out in future communicatons from us for more updates. For breaking news, subscribe to the H.O.G. Europe Twitter feed. See you in July!  

www.swiss-harley-days.ch

Riding from Newcastle to Land's End is a long enough ride as it is, but earlier this month, to raise money for a local hospital, the owners of Newcastle's Harley-Davidson® dealership decided to do just that, going via John O'Groats for good measure

Business partners paul O’Callaghan and David Hall, who took over the running of Newcastle’s only official Harley-Davidson® and Buell® showroom recently, were keen to establish a way to give something back to the local community. It was Julie Horsfield, the Chapter Director of the dealership’s sponsored H.O.G.® Chapter (Geordie), who formulated the idea after a chance meeting at a ferry terminal with the consultant who diagnosed her friend with breast cancer 12 years ago. They have now raised around £15,000 for the Breast Clinic Fund at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI).

The RVI would like to secure funds to pay for a Scinti scanner – a machine that minimises the extent of surgery required by patients by using an advanced lymph node detection process to identify the sentinel node.

To raise these funds, they set off on an ambitious ride from Newcastle to Land’s End via John O’Groats. Paul and David completed their epic journey on motorcycles supplied by Buell UK. They were accompanied by two colleagues from the Sandyford dealership, Allen Glasper and Eric Ree, along with Nick Colledge and Andrew McIndoe from Harley-Davidson & Buell UK, and Greg Holmes of Geordie Chapter. Cleveland police officers Kevin Keay and Mick Watson, who rode H-D police motorcycles on loan from Harley-Davidson UK, ensured the safety of the group throughout the trip.

Other additional supporting events have also been organised, including a Ladies of Harley® pink-themed ride-out to Linden Hall, which raised £520.

Paul commented: “We all have known people close to us, friends and loved ones, that have been touched by cancer in some form or another and this is something that David and I feel very passionate about in raising its profile and awareness in the UK.

“It was the most challenging thing I have ever done. My biggest thanks go to all those people who have given so generously in these tough economic times and those who gave us such a fantastic welcome. When we arrived over the Tyne Bridge and rode down under police escort to the Quayside, it was a truly emotional experience. Everything we had tried to do we had completed, and the turn-out was just amazing. We still have a way to go, but hopefully we can reach our £25,000 target.”


RVI Consultant Andy Griffiths says: “I am delighted that the team at Newcastle Harley-Davidson and Buell is dedicating its inspiring ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End to help us raise funds for our breast cancer care unit. The Scinti scanning equipment is an extremely important facility that benefits a large number of women with breast cancer, as it minimises the extent of surgery that our patients need during treatment.”

“The whole weekend was fantastic and a real test,” said David. “The help and support we’ve received has been tremendous. Special thanks to the Geordie Chapter for their fundraising efforts, to Nick Colledge and Andrew McIndoe for organising the Buells and Harley-Davidson police bikes, and Greg Holmes, our designated paramedic on the journey, for his excellent route planning. We also thank Mick and Kev from Cleveland Police for giving up their days off to join us and help us round the country safely.”

Click here to find out more and to donate to the cause

Warr's Harley-Davidson recently welcomed World Superbike (WSB) star Shane 'Shakey' Byrne as he came to collect his newest bike, and his first Harley-Davidson® motorcycle

Warr’s Harley-Davidson was delighted to present World Superbike Championship ace Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne with his new Harley-Davidson® motorcycle earlier this month. The London-born racer collected a VRSC™ Night Rod® Special, which was customised by experts at the famous King’s Road dealership.

Equipped with a 1250cc liquid-cooled Revolution® V-Twin engine, the Night Rod® Special is an exhilarating combination of style and power. The 2008 British Superbike Champion was thrilled to collect his new motorcycle, which belongs to the Harley-Davidson VRSC™ range, inspired by the brand’s rich racing heritage.

“Out on the track, I’m focused on chasing that last tenth of a second or the race win,” says Shane. “But when I’m out on the road, I want to kick back in style, totally relax and just enjoy myself.”

Dealership owner John Warr says: “Shakey fell in love with the Night Rod® Special after using the demo model a few months ago. We installed a black ceramic Rinehart 2-into-1 performance exhaust system along with a Hi-Flow air filter. A custom calibration for fuelling was achieved using a Screamin' Eagle®/Warr's Racing Pro Super Tuner. For the final Dark Custom touch, we added smoked turn signal lenses, and black handlebars and control levers.

“I tend to think he’ll be back for new foot pegs way before the first service and no doubt we will be customising further.”

 

To take a closer look at the Night Rod® Special and the full range of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, please visit Warr’s Harley-Davidson, 611 Kings Road, London SW6 2EL, call 020 7736 2934 or visit its award-winning website, www.warrs.com

Fancy a storming night out? Celebrate some of the world’s greatest road music of the last six decades with this tremendous show

Harley-Davidson UK and Ireland is going back to its American roots by supporting live rock ‘n’ roll show Route 66 on an exciting 16-date tour of the UK. The musical extravaganza kicks off in Somerset in November and brings together the very best of American music.
 
The show follows America’s infamous Route 66 highway – the road taken by rock ‘n’ roll pioneers from Chicago to LA – and features music from Steppenwolf, Free, Cher, Bon Jovi, Johnny Cash, Meatloaf, John Denver, Tina Turner, Elvis Presley and Bryan Adams and many more of America’s most iconic artists.
 
A highly-acclaimed cast of dancers, singers and musicians, including 1980s psychedelic rock star Rev Dr Clive Jackson of Doctor and the Medics, combines with deft musical arrangements, skilled choreography and impressive multimedia effects in a show that’s guaranteed to have audiences of all ages on their feet.
 
Route 66 has already been entrancing audiences for months, with previous tours proving a great success with H.O.G.® members, Harley-Davidson® enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Now, with this new tour, the thundering cast and blistering musicians are giving a whole new audience the opportunity to enjoy the show.

Brewhouse, Taunton	5-6 November
langstone Cliffs Hotel, Dawlish	7 November
Blackwood Miners Institute, Blackwood	13 November
The Concorde Club, Heathrow	14 November
Lancaster Grand, Lancaster	15 November
Beck Theatre, Hayes Middlesex	16 November
Civic Theatre, Chelmsford	17 November
Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Lichfield	18 November
Burnley Mechanics, Burnley	20 November
Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre, Cumbria	22 November
Middlesborough Theatre, Middlesbrough	23 November
Octagon Theatre, Yeovil	27 November
Epsom Playhouse, Epsom	15 February, 2010
Buccleuch Centre, Dumfries and Galloway	19 February
Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe	19 June

Click here for more information and to book tickets

After 26 years of producing sports bikes, the Buell Motorcycles product line has been discontinued. But that doesn't mean the journey's come to an end…

Not wanting to abandon the loyal and loving fans Buell Motorcycles has amassed since 1998, Harley-Davidson will continue to provide support and replacement parts, honouring all guarantees. Even better, there are still a few select bikes around, ready to make one last generation of motorcycle lovers very happy indeed.

While production may have finished, there’s still a chance for you to get your hands on one of the final Buell® motorcycles built. And although these bikes won’t be around for long, you can be certain that our ongoing assured warranty support through the extensive Harley-Davidson® dealer network will be. Plus with guaranteed parts availability, there really has never been a better time to buy a Buell®.

Buell Motorcycle Company officials thanked the company’s customers, employees and dealers for an unforgettable ride, following this month’s announcement by Harley-Davidson, Inc. that it will discontinue the Buell® product line as part of Harley-Davidson’s go-forward business strategy.  The new long-term strategy aims to drive company growth through a focus of efforts and resources on the Harley-Davidson® brand.
 
A wholly owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc. since 1998, Buell Motorcycle Company was founded in 1983 by Erik Buell and produced more than 135,000 motorcycles. Over the past 26 years, Buell motorcycles won numerous design accolades and awards, and countless races and championships around the world, including the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike championship in 2009. The decision was taken to discontinue the line in October of this year.

To book a test ride and to discover some simply unrepeatable offers, call your local dealership today

It's back, it's bigger and it's better than ever – don't miss BikeFest 2010!

One of the earliest big events in the biking calendar, Killarney's BikeFest, is not an event you want to miss. And this year, following the tremendous success of past events, it's extended for an extra day to allow more people more time to discover the area, the great riding and experience the incredible atmosphere of this event.

This year, the event will run for an extra day, taking place across the Irish bank holiday weekend of June 4-7, 2010. As in previous years, BikeFest 2010 will take place in Killarney, with the bike village located less than a mile from Killarney's town centre. The place to be if you want to be at the heart of the rally, test out a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, grab a drink or something to eat or immerse yourself in the atmosphere. On Sunday, family-orientated entertainments and events are being organized for younger enthusiasts and those looking for a great family day out.

The trader area in the village will, as ever, include Harley-Davidson authorized dealerships, plus merchandise from Orange County Choppers and West Coast Choppers. Browse the stands and pick up some souvenirs. 

For accommodation, it couldn't be easier to stay right in the action. The Bike Village is bordered on each side by hotels and apartments, all of which will be populated by rally-goers Visit the website to find out more and book your room!

Even better, no matter where you are in the UK or Eire, it's not too far away. Dig out a map, work out your route and ferry crossings, and enjoy the journey. With so many glorious biking roads in Ireland, you won’t be disappointed. See you there!

Ireland BikeFest runs from June 4-7, 2010. Click here to find out more