Harley-Davidson V-Rod Country Western

Of the hundreds of motorcycles on display at the 2014 Kustomfest last weekend, the organizers announced the best of the best is the Harley-Davidson V-Rod 2013 belonged Ariawan of Wijaya Baru Motor Sport (BMS) Jakarta.
Big motor (MOGE) belonging Ari (greeting Ariawan) Cross Street typical American concept of State Cowboys. In his speech Ari does not expect the champion, even to build moge from the United States is only done within one month.
"Initially this moge want me to sell, but did not sell-sell, then I disassemble and I created the concept of American Cross Street and I take it to Kustomfest 2014," said Ari, as the retainer BMS.
So that the results are interesting and as expected, Ari, stripped the body and chassis of the original. Dicustom tank using galvanized plate, swing arm also formulated its own.
Congenital front seat removed are replaced with Ohlins suspension, not behind the seats also dicustom using single-seater models.For business painting Ari, entrusted to Tomy Airbrush. In order to maintain the roar of a Harley, this friendly man took off the original exhaust are replaced with Akraprovic Header.

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Harley-Davidson Livewire: Without HD Voice

Harley-Davidson (HD) for the first dispensing electric motorcycle. Harley-Davidson Livewire Electric motorcycle project name of the manufacturer of the big motor (MOGE) from Uncle Sam.
HD Livewire only armed with powerful 55 kW electric motor. The electric motor is equivalent to 174 hp that can be invited to roam up to 161 kilometers. Like the electric motorcycle HD Livewire does not have a clutch and only bertranmisi 1-speed.
With the electric motor, the HD Livewire does not have a voice different from the HD with a conventional engine. HD hopes with Livewire presence will increase sales.
For appearance design, HD dispensing with sporty style favored by young people. Because Livewire will target biker between the ages of 18-34.
He looks aggressive styles such as typical futuristic cruiser. Using aluminum chassis paired with a new belt-drive and suspension upside-down to the front and to the rear monoshock.
Planned to be priced below US $ 20 thousand (USD 112 million). A tour has been prepared until the end of 2014 along 66 routes well known in the United States and visited 30 outlets HD.

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This Flat Tracker Recent Besutan Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson (HD) flat tracker finally released the first in 44 years, XG750R. Motor initiated to debut in the AMA Pro Springfield Mile at the Illinois factory team will be used Harley-Davidson Screamin 'Eagle.
XG750R powered engine adopted from the version of the liquid-cooled 750cc V-twin 'Revolution X' by Harley Street 750, developed by Vance & Hines Motorsports. Home modifications, is also involved in the construction of the chassis and exhaust.
Currently, HD said the new XG750R merely prototypes for the sake of racing, and will not be sold to the public. However, the manufacturer does not refuse to consider it entered the path of mass produsi although did not specify a time.
Talk about race, Kris Schoonover, team manager of Harley-Davidson Screamin 'Eagle said, using machines Revolution X, XG750R the best motor that is built to replace the previously used XR750.
"After decades of success flats behind Harley-Davidson XR750, we knew it was time to develop the next generation to compete in one of the best spectator sports today," he said.

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Oops, Harley Davidson Saddlebag Can Lepas When Path

The owners of Harley Davidson touring version, seems to be vigilant. Because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aka National Agency for Highway Safety in the United States announced saddlebag H-D there is a possibility of falling.

There are at least 185.272 units of H-D production in 2014 and 2015, including Road King, Street Glide, Electra Glide. The handle bag is not working properly and cause the bag fell while driving.

In detail disclosed that the holder of the saddlebag spring-mounting is not tightened properly. H-D has been investigating since January saw more and more who filed claims.

Diagnosis of the technicians eventually decided in June to recall the products in question.

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Harley Marlon 'Godfather' Brando Sold Rp 3.4 Billion

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide FLH-1970 belongs to the late Marlon 'Godfather' Brando sold for US $ 256 thousand or equivalent to Rp 3.4 billion. Sign into one of the 50 most expensive motorcycles sold in the auction penah official.
The motor was purchased in new condition by Brando on 8 April 1970. When finally at the auction house Julien's Hollywood Legends, needle odometer shows the motor has a distance of 13 859 miles.
Marlon Brando was an actor on board the United States who was born on April 3, 1924 and died July 1, 2004 at the age of 80 years. He became famous for starring in several films like On The Waterfront and The Godfather.
During life, the man who served as the head of the Italian-American mafia Don Vito Corleone is indeed famous as lovers of two wheels. Long before he began his career as an actor, he often travels on a motorcycle.
"During the early years in New York, I often ride a motorcycle at midnight and go anywhere. At that time there was not much crime, and if you leave the motorbike outside, the morning of the motor was still there, "said Brando in his memoirs.

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Motor This results 3D Printing Machine Technology

TE Connectivity, a Swiss electronics solutions company created a Harley-Davidson Softail from technology 3D printing machine. The main objective is not to create a motor show off, but to show how the print engine is very advanced.
Of course not all parts of the body in the motor weighing 181 kg was purely the result of 3D printing machine. Mechanical parts such as electric motors, batteries, tires, wheels, braking systems, timing belt, and the suspension using original components of motorcycles taken from aftermarket products.
The part that was actually printed using a 3D engine and a chassis just behind the front fender. TE Connectivity said it took 1,000 hours to test the chassis and spent US $ 25 thousand or equivalent to Rp 330 million to build this bike.
Remarkably these motors can be fully functional and run like a regular motor. Although nothing special, driving power is supplied from an electric motor that produces 750 watts of power 1 hp, and capable of driving up to a speed of 24 km / h.
TE Connectivity said it is not going to sell motorcycle creation, because 3D printing machine to make the motor is still under development. However, the seriousness of the company has brought 3D printing machine technology into a new stage.

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Harley-Davidson Street 500 Already Embedded ABS

In order to provide additional confidence pembesut drive Harley-Davidson Street 500, entry-level motorcycle believed to have been applying the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

Moreover, it provides ketenganan have it, H-D paired a Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free system.

The color is now more complete the Vivid Black, Black Denim, Superior Blue and Velocity Red Sunglo.

Machines still wear Revolution X V-Twin with a capacity of 494 cc, claims up to 40 Nm of torque at 3750 rpm. Transmission wear 6 levels of acceleration.

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