Harley-Davidson to Quit Making Sidecars

According to Motorcycle.com, Harley-Davidson will soon discontinue making sidecars. Here's an excerpt:

"The Motor Company has been producing sidecars since 1914 but Harley-Davidson will stop accepting orders for sidecars once it completes its 2011 model year orders."

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Outrigger

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Outrigger on his 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic w/Frankenstein Trike Conversion. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Harley-Davidson Recalls 2010 FXDF for Fork Spring Problem

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2010 FXDF motorcycles with fork leg assemblies (lH P/N 48622-08, RH P/N 48623-08) manufactured from February 29 through February 9, 2010. (Editor's Note: These dates are assumed incorrect.)

These fork leg assemblies may have been incorrectly assembled using the wrong springs.

70 units are affected.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - POPCYCLE

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See POPCYCLE on his 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Trike. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Marchand

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Marchand with his 2010 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Trike. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Norman & Dorothy

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Norman & Dorothy with their 2009 Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra Classic. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Mike

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Mike on his 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Custom Trike. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Harley-Davidson Could Move out of Wisconsin

In a story by the AP, it's suggested by Harley-Davidson that the company might have to move manufacturing out of Wisconsin to help contain rising costs. Here's an excerpt by Dinesh Ramde:

"Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc. warned its employees Thursday it could move its Wisconsin manufacturing operations to another U.S. state if it can't cut millions of dollars in costs.

A recent analysis found a number of significant 'cost gaps' that must be filled for the company to remain competitive, Harley spokesman Bob Klein said. The largest gaps involved labor costs and scheduling flexibility, Klein said.

'We'll be talking with the unions about how to close those competitive gaps,' he said." -- Dinesh Ramde (AP)

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Black Cat

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Black Cat on her 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883XL Low. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Touring Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX

The redesigned Artery Glide® is a bagger with hot-rod soul, with basal trim and chrome, bargain suspension, and atramentous slotted aluminum wheels. Inspired by the street, but still accessible for the continued road.

The avant-garde Harley-Davidson® Touring anatomy is based on a single-spar, adamant courage anatomy and a stout swingarm developed to bear the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's more-powerful engines.

Gambar Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N

The Iron 883™ pushes basal Dark Custom administration to the bend with a V-Twin exhausted and gritty, old-school barn features. The $7,999 MSRP makes this archetypal a abundant starting point for customization.

Born on the abrasive clay advance and annoyance strips of the 1950s, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster® represents the audacious aspect of motorcycling. Today's Sportster combines soulful administration with the collapsed torque commitment and characteristic complete of an American V-Twin engine. Among the most-affordable Harley-Davidson models, Sportster motorcycles action a low, adequate bench and bland clamp effort.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster XL1200N

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster XL1200N Specifications

Engine
Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.50 in. x 3.81 in.(88.90 mm x 96.82 mm)
Displacement3 73.30 cu. in. (1200 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
U.S. Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st 9.315
• 2nd 6.653
• 3rd 4.948
• 4th 4.102
• 5th 3.517

Chassis
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable

Wheels5: Black, Laced Steel
• Front 19 in. x 2.50 in. (482.60 mm x 63.50 mm)
• Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)

Brakes:
• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type Patented, uniform expansion rotors
(diameter x width):
• Front 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)

Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 3.62 in. (91.95 mm)
• Rear Wheel 1.63 in. (41.40 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque6 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm (107.11 Nm @ 4000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 29°
• Left 30°

Fuel Economy7
(EPA urban/highway test)
42/57 mpg (5.60/4.13 L/100 km)

Harley-Davidson Road King FLHR

The Road King® combines Harley-Davidson styling heritage with long-range riding comfort. The detachable windshield and hard-shell saddlebags make this a versatile motorcycle suitable for touring or commuting.

Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC

The cornball administration of the Heritage Softail® Classic anamnesis a ancient era, while its brindled covering saddlebags and disposable windshield accomplish it a able touring mount. The Softail rear abeyance mimics the apple-pie curve of a best hardtail anatomy but offers the abundance of a avant-garde abeyance that is hidden beneath the chassis. The adamant powertrain allows bound packaging of the agent and anatomy and creates a solid affiliation amid the addition and the ability that moves the motorcycle.

Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide FXD

The Dyna® Super Glide® is either a authentic Big Twin benumbed machine, or a bare canvas for a personalized, custom motorcycle. In anniversary case, it offers archetypal administration and a adventurous ride. The Super Glide is the most-affordable Harley-Davidson® Big Twin model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Low XL883L

The 883 Low offers all the appearance and appearance of a abundant added big-ticket bike, at an entry-level amount of $6,999. Its low bench acme and adequate ergonomics accomplish the 883 Low an unintimidating best for anyone who wants to jump in the saddle.

Harley-Davidson XR1200 Picture

With administration advancing by the allegorical flat-track best XR750, the XR1200™ is a Sportster® acquainted to excel in all aspects of artery achievement in the easily of a capable, advancing rider.

Born on the abrasive clay advance and annoyance strips of the 1950s, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster represents the audacious aspect of motorcycling. Today's Sportster combines soulful administration with the collapsed torque commitment and characteristic complete of an American V-Twin engine. Among the most-affordable Harley-Davidson models, Sportster motorcycles action a low, adequate bench and bland clamp effort.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Jim Sciacca

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Jim on his 2000 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard FLHTCI. Again, there are no women winners this week. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Boxcar

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Boxcar on his 2009 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail. Again, there are no women winners this week. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Harley-Davidson Recalls 2009-2010 Touring Motorcycles to Correct Fuel Tank Mounts

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including CVO touring and trike products, manufactured from June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009.

The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.

111,569 units are affected.

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