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Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle has recreated the “Liberator” in 1942 for Marvel Studios Cinematograph film “Captain America: The First Avenger”, who has been on our screens recently. Set in World War II, the protagonist defends symbols such as freedom and justice back of a motorcycle.

This is the Harley-Davidson Cross Bones, the American brand has been transformed and characterized to fit as possible to the real military model that used the 1942 WLA Army during the war. A detailed work of modifying components of the original model, that the American company has coordinated with Marvel Studios (in English) and also involved the recreation of extra parts like a box of ammunition and leather case for the shotgun.

So much that the public can see on the big screen. But really, Harley-Davidson has designed five motorcycles for film production. Three of them are used for tricks and special effects for the film and two of them were reserved for a particular scene in which Captain America lifts a bike above his head.

Two of these models will be part of the permanent collection of Harley-Davidson Museum in Millwaukee and a stay in a temporary exhibition
about the film in the museum along with several items like the Captain America jacket, helmet and shield.

The Harley-Davidson Dyna will look from now on the new Michelin Scorcher TM 31 inches with the name of both manufacturers on the flanks.

All the universe that surrounds a Harley has to be unique and a symbol of distinction: honor, loyalty, brotherhood, rebellion and all that stuff.

Not to what extent bear the emblem of Michelin tire sidewalls on your Harley can fulfill this premise, but carry the brand name stamped on a tire Milwaukee quality if it is ‘cool’.

Thus equipped Harley-Davidson’s series of four models of known range Dyna with Michelin Scorcher 31 “, ending the first joint work between the two brands. The tire was presented at the summer convention of the American manufacturer dealers, on July 25 in Denver (USA). Read the rest of this entry »

In the steps of the Springfield oval no longer fits or chewing gum. The speaker, with a deep accent of Illinois, announced the names of the drivers who will contest the first race of the Flat Track Springfield Mile. The engines start to roar. Twin cylinder, various configurations, large capacity, all loaded to the eyebrows with sophisticated preparations. In the midst of coquetry mechanics, a somewhat dilapidated motor starts. Your backfire is unmistakable, no other twin is able to sound like. This is the engine of the Harley Davidson XR 750 Screamin ‘Eagle.

The grill is ready, the light turns green and the beasts of skidding into action. Most computers have the latest machines are equipped with modern and powerful engines. But that does not bother to Harley Davidson riders. Despite the past years, the XR 750 continue making war with the same energy the first day. They have not evolved much since then, they have not really been necessary. The legend of the 750 XR dirt track begins in 1970. In the warehouses of the factory Harley Davidson, had retired a few racks of the KR model was right to give anyone a particular use.

By then the XL engines were equipped with a prestigious reputation in Milwaukee. Apply the corresponding new lease of life to make them competitive, are mounted on the chassis KR and the cocktail is served. He was born the XR 750 dirt track. Currently, the chassis is specific to Flat Track, and as usual in the races on slippery ground, the front wheel brake is void. In addition, the levers of change and rear brake are applied to the right side, one over another.

This is because the foot must be left free to slide across the floor in the corners, this is how you control the skid. With a redesigned cylinder heads and a special Supertrapp exhaust, the bike was a real shot. Developed a generous 90 horsepower on the straight and Springfield (the track flat track with the longest straights) exceeded the 130 mph (210 km / h)

The Ultra Electra Glide Harley-Davidson Limited 2010 touring is a new premium offering improved performance and features, in addition to distinctive design upgrades that make it the new king of the touring experience.

A one step ahead of the popular Ultra Classic Electra Glide Harley Davidson, the Ultra Limited has elements that previously only offered as accessories in other Harley-Davidson Touring models.

Initially consists of one main new Twin Cam 103 engine with a torque 11 percent greater than the Twin Cam 96 engine from the standard models to achieve a significant upgrade in performance.

The double-disc front and rear with ABS, heated grips, intelligent security system Harley-Davidson Tour-Pak luggage tray high quality, quality saddlebag Tour-Pak bags, and a power Tour-Pak 12V and 15 amps are the standard features of the Ultra Limited model.

Touring to the maximum expression

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Enjoy the sights and sounds unique to our country, the wind in your hair, ideal routes for motorcycles.

Explore the open spaces, feel the ocean air, the rich and vibrant fragrance of beautiful flowers Pohutukawa tree. Travel in one of the most intact landscapes in the world and make the experience of what our country offers splendid.

Tours on Harley Davidson

Our specialized tours are not a race but a cruise, and ensure optimum safety. Come travel with Harley Tours New Zealand and “make the experience of the world’s most spectacular pipes and is the Valhalla of the motorcycle world. We offer specialized tours: Read the rest of this entry »

There is a culture with thousands of loyal fans, where you come from, who are enamored with the retro style in their dress, the way in which they live, in her hair, in his music, his tattoos and of course, in their vehicles are motorcycles or cars. Some think, away from the nostalgia of older people, that there were other times where things were much simpler, less sophisticated. Where everything was simpler and everything in its place. Values that have now been lost, such as friendship, honor, word relations that have disappeared, such as courtship, the Affect savor, the elegance of party dresses, simple music and rhythm, without much progress bikes technicians, in order, otherwise.For some this culture does not cease to be a kitsch fashion, past and that is in the mind only four cranks.But fix it, not only in the fashion world.

In the end everything goes back to the purest sources. The clothes back to the golden 40, 50 and 60, girls are more brightly colored makeup, music is in permanent crisis because there is nothing new and with reference to our favorite topic, what bikes are all the rage? Indeed the Bobber and Chopper California again. Custom culture also reached four-wheeled vehicles and found large blockbusters such as the Volkswagen Beetle or the Mini, or the U.S. that I never remember his name, if that man looks like a Chevrolet The cultural icons retake the reins of our society. It even appears that we live in a post-war era, within four months of recent world events. It has become fashionable to put tattoos, sexy models (like the old pin ups), the skulls on our bikes and clothes sixties, such as sneakers. Read the rest of this entry »

* Very European taste, is the evolution of the XR 1200
* It makes the bike more sporty and fast in the range of manufacturer
* Highlight the improvements in brakes and suspension

From the greyhound breed and comes to motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley in particular, the acronym XR say a lot. Not surprisingly, have been those that have forged the legend of the brand in the circuits. The new 1200X XR carries those genes to a street bike and never had another builder.

The starting point for this is the current naked XR 1200, launched in 2008 with an eye on the European market and has undergone numerous changes. How have the whole scenery almost intimidating in a black, something like a kind of declaration of intent on what was to hide the mechanics.

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