Harley Davidson Motorcycles – A Slice of Classic Americana
January 26, 2010 by DesignerGuy · Leave a Comment
One thing is for certain and that's that the Harley Davidson name certainly requires no introduction. In deed, there is just no mistaking the look and "sound" of a Harley when it passes you on the highway. They're a brand of big heavy bikes that are built entirely in the great state of Wisconsin. Entirely designed and made in the USA!
Shop Online For Great Deals On After Market and Used Parts
Customizing a Harley is now easier then it has ever been before due entirely to the easy access on the Internet of an ever increasing number of after market parts and supplies. What makes it even better is the huge number of suppliers that continually compete with one another for Harley owners and fans business. Add to that the many dealers who offer cut rate deals on "used" parts as well.
Buy a New Or Used Harley Davidson Online?!
Prices on after market and used parts for Harley's start at around $20 per item for smaller parts but can easily climb up into the hundreds for bigger parts and on into the thousands for items like engines and even complete custom bikes. Thats right! You can now easily find and procure complete new and used Harley's online!
Dressing for Success In Stylish Harley Clothing and Gear
Harley Davidson went into the clotting and accessory business some years back and their line has only continued to expand since then. Jackets, belts, sunglasses, you name it and they all feature the Harley name and logo prominently displayed on them. Once again, just like the extensive selection in after market parts the prices on Harley clothing and accessories also runs the gamut startling around $20.
Do You Have a Harley T-Shirt Yet - Whats the Holdup?!
Hey! It doesn't end there, because now there's an astounding lineup of collectibles and even bedding linens and bathroom accessories that feature the trademark Harley name and logo. However; the one item on this huge list that has to be the best seller is the basic and all too affordable Harley Davidson t-shirt that comes in an ever increasing choice in design options.
Harley Davidson Motorcycles - A Slice of Classic Americana
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January 26, 2010 by DesignerGuy · Leave a Comment
Yep....it's basically a Nightster with a colored tank, a 16" front wheel and a wider stanced front fork. It's called the "48".
Harley-Davidson | Dark Custom Forty-Eight
Jan 22, 2010 9:00:00 AM
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --The new Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom in the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster line with the raw, elemental appeal of the Dark Custom„ bikes.
Riding low with a slammed suspension and featuring the classic 2.1-gallon "peanut" fuel tank, the Forty-Eight backs up its bulldog appearance with the performance of its blacked out and polished rubber-mounted Evolution® 1200 cc V-Twin engine. The low solo seat, under-mounted mirrors, side mount license plate, clean rear fender and tall and fat front tire emphasize the Forty Eight's focus on chiseled customization.
And while the Forty-Eight model may break bad when it comes to radical attitude and straight-on style, it won't break the bank starting at just $10,499 MSRP in Vivid Black.
"With its classic bulldog shoulders stance, the Forty-Eight strikes a distinctive look and low profile that could only come from Harley-Davidson," said Ray Drea, Harley-Davidson Senior Director of Styling. "The Forty-Eight model has a collective past life experience and broken-in look that is raw and authentic."
As a Harley-Davidson Dark Custom motorcycle, the Forty-Eight is ready to ride as a radical custom and also primed to take on its rider's character and personality. Dark Custom accomplices of the Forty-Eight include the Nightster®, Iron 883„, Cross Bones®, Fat Bob® and Street Bob®. Check out more on Dark Custom motorcycles at Dark Custom Motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson Sportster models like the Forty-Eight have retained an aura of rebellion since their introduction in 1957, when the foundation of custom culture was being formed by hot rod gear heads hanging out on city street corners, in gritty garages or at dusty dragstrips. Sportster motorcycles became an iron canvas for many legendary choppers of that hot rod era and beyond.
Lying low from tire-to-tire, the Forty-Eight model showcases more of its black 1200 Evolution V-Twin engine with polished accents and other components with a clean look highlighted by the traditional peanut fuel tank, small solo seat and lightening holes in the backbone mounting bracket. The Forty-Eight has more than just custom cool styling with the smooth ride on new front fork sliders, a tall and fat front tire and slammed rear suspension.
With Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and performance tuning with a broad torque curve, the Forty-Eight motorcycle delivers a powerfully responsive ride with smooth clutch effort. The pipes on the chrome, shorty dual exhaust pound out the distinctive Harley-Davidson American V-Twin sound.
The Forty-Eight embraces the street up front with forward foot controls, low profile custom handlebar, under-mounted mirrors, fork-mounted turn signals, slammed speedometer mounting bracket and fork brace with lightening holes. A unique dual texture solo seat with a height of 26 inches fits the lone rider, while a passenger pillion, footpegs and backrest are some of the many accessories that can be added.
The black chopped rear fender with combination stop/turn/tail lights and a side mounted license plate help show-off the 150 mm rear tire and 16-inch Black Steel Laced wheels. The front tire also rides on a wide black wheel.
The Forty-Eight model comes in Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver and Mirage Orange Pearl colors and will be available soon at Harley-Davidson dealers.
Forty-Eight features and highlights:
Blacked out rubber-mounted Evolution 1200 cc V-Twin engine with polished covers
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Steel 2.1-gallon peanut fuel tank with lightening hole mounting bracket
One-piece, solo Sportster classic seat
Tall and fat 130 mm Dunlop MT90 front tire
16-inch Black Steel Laced wheels
Low profile custom handlebar
Under-mounted mirrors
New front forks with wide triple clamps
Chopped front fender mounted on fork brace with lightening holes
Blacked components including air cleaner cover, clutch and brake levers and
turn signals
Stop-turn-tail lights
Side-mounted license plate
Two-year factory warranty
Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System
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