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Harley-Davidson Stock Slides

Harley-Davidson Stock & and revenue both hit the skids in the first quarter of 2017

Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson StockHarley-Davidson motorcycles Incorporated just reported their first-quarter earnings for 2017. Unfortunately, it looks like Harley-Davidson is a pretty big speedbump in its revenues and stock price.

Yes,  the first quarter revenue for Harley-Davidsonfell by 14% as a motorcycle icon’s retail sales were soft in both the USA and abroad. Yesterday, Harley-Davidson shares on the New York Stock Exchange also fell, by approximately 4% to $57.07. The earnings per share for Harley tumbled on a year-over-year comparison, by 23%. (more…)

By Oakley, ago

Motorcycle Synthetic Motor Oil – Worth the cost?

Motorcycle Synthetic Motor Oil

Although this video applies to automotive synthetic oil, the principles and conclusion drawn are equally applicable to motorcycle engines. I think this one video answers the ongoing question  of if it’s worth the additional cost to put synthetic motor oil in your motorcycle.

The viscosity of an oil is its resistance to flow. A greater viscosity means more resistance to flow, or a thicker oil. A lower viscosity means a thinner oil.

Before understanding the benefits of synthetic motor oils, like this Pennzoil Platinum derived from natural gas, we first need to understand the rating system used for motor oils. You’ll often hear 5W-30, or 0W-20 as ratings used in cars today. These are multi-grade viscosity oils, meaning their viscosity grade changes with temperature. The first number, followed by a W, is the cold rating (W stands for Winter), and this means the oil behaves like an SAE 5 grade motor oil (using 5W-30 as the example) while cold, but at operating temperature, at about 100 degrees C, it operates like an SAE 30 grade motor oil. (more…)

By Oakley, ago

Motorcycle Gals

Motorcycle Gals

Who doesn’t really like to look at good-looking bikes and good-looking ladies? this is a five-minute slideshow type video of good-looking ladies posing with an assortment of good looking motorcycles.

Personally, I think it’s true . . .  good-looking big bikes attract good-looking ladies! I guess the same is true for good-looking hot rods or Lamborghinis or Corvettes!

Also, there can be no doubt that a lot of ladies are attracted to the ‘bad boy’ type image some motorcycle riders represent. Maybe the attraction also has to do with that adventurous spirit motorcycle riders represent  . . .  The exact opposite from the standard toyota prius/transgender bathroom/Disneyland masses. (more…)

By Oakley, ago

Big Dog Mastiff

Big Dog Mastiff Overview

This machine has a 117 cubic inch S&S engine that is 1916cc’s of power and torque.


The 2006 Mastiff has been stretched and lowered considerably: the wheelbase is 5 inches longer; the frame has been raked an additional 2 inches, and the seat has been dropped by 1.25 inches to a low 24.25 inches. There’s a one-piece stretched tank, a new feature on all the 2006 models. (more…)

By Oakley, ago

Best motorcycle helmets

Best motorcycle helmets –Which Should You Buy?

When I first started riding motorcycles back in New York, there was no helmet law requirement. When the helmet law went into effect in New York virtually all motorcycle riders hated it! personally, for me having driven motorcycles without a helmet and now with the helmet, there is just no comparison with the freedom that you feel without a helmet. (more…)

By Oakley, ago

Radical Motorcycles – Custom Motorcycles

Very Cool Radical Motorcycles!

Just the wildest bunch of bikes I have ever seen. Pure art and mechanical genius.

Powerful art on wheels! tthe reason you don’t see more radical custom bikes like this is really quite simple, they cost big bucks to put together. Not even counting the time in designing and workmanship, parts chrome plating,, custom fabrication and naturally a custom paint job can easily set you back tens of thousands of dollars. Personally, I doubt that you’d ever recoup the real cost put into one of these unique  custom motorcycles. (more…)

By Oakley, ago

Gas Tank Rust Removal

Gas Tank Rust Removal

Keep Baking Soda and plenty water handy when working with acid.

Also, some riders have removed rust with only vinegar multiple times. It rips all the rust rigt out. problem is… it comes back no matter what I do. I coat it with marvels mystery oil and seafoam seconds after I rinse out the acid; Rust always comes back in 24 hours. (more…)

By Oakley, ago

American Ironhorse Outlaw

American Ironhorse Outlaw

The Texas Chopper was the flagship of the Ironhorse motorcycle line. Many do not realize that Ironhorse made a number of different models (the majority of which are rigid frames) in their Fort Worth Texas facility. We are going to be featuring videos on many of the Ironhorse models in the coming weeks.

As I said, the Texas Chopper was the most popular of the Ironhorse models followed closely by their Legend model. Actually, these two models were both swinging arm suspension choppers. What really made them very popular was the distinctive classic chopper look, while providing a soft tail ride. (more…)

By Oakley, ago

Victory motorcycles come to the end

Victory motorcycles – The End

Victory motorcycle

Victory motorcycle

Press Release Highlights from — Polaris Industries Inc

* Polaris Industries to wind down Victory motorcycles operations strengthening its position in the powersports industry

* Does not affect any other polaris business units

* “remains committed to maintaining its presence in Spirit Lake, Iowa”

* One-time costs associated with supporting Victory dealers in selling their remaining inventory will be recorded in 2017 income statement

* Competitive pressures of a challenging motorcycle market have increased headwinds for Victory brand

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: (more…)

By Oakley, ago

American Ironhorse motorcycle

American Ironhorse motorcycle

A few San Diego California American Ironhorse motorcycles meet up with some real horses!

This video shows two American Ironhorse Texas Choppers and one American Ironhorse Legend motorcycle.

The red Texas Chopper is a 2007, my copper color Texas Chopper is a 2006 and the third American Ironhorse  motorcycle in this video is a 2007 Legend model. the Texas Chopper was the flagship of the American Ironhorse motorcycle line. It was extremely popular because it had a classic rigid frame chopper look and yet it was actually a soft tail motorcycle. The Texas Choppers came with three S&S engine choices: the 111, the 117 and the huge 124 V-twin engines. (more…)

By Oakley, ago