Harley-Davidson Q3 2010 income climbs as sales slip

Harley-Davidson's 3rd quarter 2010 financial results are in: income climbs as sales drop. Net income totaled $88.8 million, or 38 cents per share, which compares with income of $26.5 million, or 11 cents per share for the same period last year.

H-D reported a 7.7 percent decrease in motorcycle sales ...

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Cardo Scala Rider Q2 Multiset Review

Introduction The Scala Rider Q2 MultiSet is a Bluetooth-compatible communications system offering two-way rider communication, ability to take and make mobile phone calls, GPS integration, and MP3 player connectivity (mobile phone, GPS, and MP3 require user-supplied compatible equipment). Main Features

Full-duplex operation–no need to wait for your "buddy" rider to stop talking in ...Read the rest »

California to cagers: Hang up and drive!

The California "hands free" cell phone 'laws' take effect today - cagers aren't allowed to use a cell phone unless the driver is using a hands-free device.

Personally, I don't see this as having a major impact on safety. But it certainly will drive sales of Bluetooth and other wireless ...

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Fulmer AF-6B Helmet Product Review

The Fulmer AF-6B full-face helmet with iShade The AF-6B full-face helmet is DOT approved, and sports an internal smoke-tinted shield (bearing the trademarked 'iShade' name). The 6B's suggested retail price is $149.95. Basic Features

iShade™ retractable internal sun shield Optically correct, quick release, clear external shield Adjustable forehead ventilation Includes Fulmer helmet sack Rear exhaust diffusers UV ...Read the rest »

Lee Parks Design - DeerSport PCI Gloves Review

DeerSport™ PCI Gloves

When you pick up a pair of DeerSport™ gloves the quality is immediately obvious—these are no ordinary gloves.

The deerskin palms are soft and supple. The 4-seam design reduces failure points for the ultimate protection. The Outlast™ phase-changing liner material on the palm keeps heat in when it's cold ...

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When will ALL Harley-Davidsons be water cooled?

* 2010 * 2011 * 2012 * 2013 * 2014 * 2015 or later * NEVER! Real Harley-Davidsons are air-cooled!

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The Last Buell Motorcycle

Sadly, the last Buell motorcycle, an XB12Scg, rolled off the East Troy Wisconsin assembly line on October 30th.

Buell built 136,923 motorcycles in 26 years of operation. Buell motorcycles will continue to be sold through existing dealers until inventory is depleted.

Photo courtesy of Harley Davidson

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2011-2012 International Motorcycle Show Schedule

The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows kicks off the season this weekend in San Mateo, California November 18th - 20th.

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2008 Triumph Street Triple

The new-for 2008 Street Triple is available in three colors, Fusion White, Roulette Green and Jet Black.

The combination of the potent Daytona 675 engine and aggressive street fighter styling derived from the Speed triple should be a great package for riders and for Triumph sales.

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Buying a replacement motorcycle battery? Who made it, and how to ...

Spring is on the way, and if you aren't lucky enough to have a long-lasting motorcycle battery, you're probably going to be buying a new motorcycle battery soon.

Here are a couple of resources that can help you choose a new motorcycle battery.

First, here's a Consumer Reports automotive battery ...

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