The 110Th Anniversary Issue
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$6.99 can winter 2013 for the harley-davidson® enthusiast since 1916 canadian edition THe 110TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE It’s (Nearly) ALL ABOUT THE BIke: 110 YEARS OF Harley-DAVIDSON® MOTORCYCLES / CELTIC CALLING: CAPE BRETON IS A RIDer’S PARADISE / MAGNIFICENT 7: 110th ANNIVERSARY MOTORCYCLES / 2013 MoTORCYCLE SHOWS Issue9cover.indd 1 2012-11-09 1:48 PM 110TH LIMITED EDITIONS: Ride your own piece of the legend. With the purchase of any new Harley-Davidson® model from an authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer, you will receive a free, full one-year membership in H.O.G.® Always ride with a helmet. Ride defensively. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada, Richmond and Concord. Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada is a proud sponsor of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. The Bar & Shield logo, Harley, Harley-Davidson are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC. ©2012 H-D. MY13_110_HOG_DPS_CA_en-fr.indd 2 05/11/2012 12:28:57 PM THE 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON® MOTORCYCLES ARE HERE Visit your authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer today or online at www.harleycanada.com * Vehicle shown may vary visually by market and may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. See your Retailer for details. MY13_110_HOG_DPS_CA_en-fr.indd 3 05/11/2012 12:28:59 PM Departments 6 WELCOME NOTE 110 Years of Adventure. 7 INTAKE Letters from members. 45 8 BACKSTAGE BACK SHOP The Original HOG. 46 Pitstop Ride to Eat (Healthier). 11 FRONT SHOP 48 Gear 14 News The Leather is in 2013 Motorcycle Shows. the Details. It’S LONG, 16 Backstory 50 Gear Canadian Motorcycle Break Out From the LEAN, AND HAS Roots. Crowd: the 2013 MInd-bogglING 18 Gallery BreakoutTM motorcycle. A bit of everything from 54 Gear PAINT, MILES OF our readers. New Accessories to Protect your Bike. CHROME, AND A 55 Rally Rides On the cover: 110TH Gas Tank SCREAMING A Fresh New Look and Badge made of forged solid bronze Feel to an Old Favourite. 110 cubIC INCH and plated with black nickel and distressed to highlight the bronze 58 Riding Stories V-twIN ENGINE. colour. As a finishing touch, a gold The Georgian Bay Bar & Shield Cloisonné is inserted Circle Tour. ↓ into the main body of the “wing” to How a Harley-Davidson® create a true sculpted work of art. Motorcycle Made Me Human. Pins, Patches, & Memories. 66 Exhaust Q&A with Chuck Kaizer. 4 hog® magazine canada TOC.indd 4 12-10-29 4:09 PM CONTENTS/WInter 2013 Features 22 It’S (NeARLy) ALL AbOUT THE BIKE Beginning as a backyard enterprise, the Harley-Davidson® story is about ingenuity, innovation, and perseverance. Edited by Gordie Bowles. 30 CELTIC CALLING Cape Breton has long been near the top of my bucket list. Fine Celtic music, a great new ride, a photography paradise, and incredible seafood. Count me in. By Michael Lichter. 38 DESERTED The Harley-Davidson® BlacklineTM and Dyna® Wide Glide® motorcycles cease to be very similar motorcycles. Story by John Sandberg. Photo- graphy by Wes Allison. 42 MAGNIFICENt 7 The 2013 Harley- Davidson® 110th Anniversary motorcycles bring artistry, premium options, and exclusivity. hog® magazine canada 5 TOC.indd 5 12-10-29 4:09 PM WELCOME NOTE / Winter 2013 “18 years old with 92 yeARS OF Experience” 110 YEARS OF FREEDOM AND ADVENTURE Wow! Who would have thought that 110 years could fly by so fast? Celebrating the 110TH Anniversary of Harley-Davidson Motor Company isn’t just about the products that they built and the Company history. It’s really about the 110 years of freedom and adventure that its motorcycles have provided for riders like you. We want to help you celebrate the passion and independence with a multitude of events and activities throughout our 110TH Anniversary year. Realistically, if you think about it that equates to 40,150 days of adventure, riding on Harley® motorcycles that have given riders a thrill like no other. You know too well that wherever you arrive on your Harley® bike you can just see as all heads turn to appreciate your beautiful piece of machinery as it rolls in. With the chrome shining and the rumble only a Harley-Davidson® bike can make, you make quite an entrance everywhere you go. You should be very proud every time you ride your pride and joy, as you are now part of a legendary milestone. The official celebrations will be held in Rome, June 13 to 16, 2013, with the blessing of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at a “Winter is nature’s special ceremony to be held at the Vatican, and in Milwaukee, August 29 to September 1, 2013, with an way of telling you unforgettable global Customer connection that is sure to be memorable for everyone. As a rolling tribute to this milestone, Harley-Davidson will produce a limited run of 110TH to polish.” Anniversary Editions of select 2013 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles that continue a tradition of commemorating the history of the Motor Company. Each 110TH Anniversary Edition model Harley- Davidson® motorcycle will be serialized and feature exclusive commemorative badges, bronze fuel tanks, and will be painted in vintage bronze and black paint. Production will vary by model and will be strictly limited to ensure exclusivity (see page 42). ® Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada has big plans in store for Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts throughout the coming year, leading up to the celebrations in Milwaukee in August 2013. Year-long contest plans are underway and details will be available soon. Also, I encourage you to speak with one of our H.O.G.® Canada representatives at the motorcycle shows to find out more about what is in store for this epic party. Canadians are invited to join in on a pre-Anniversary Canadian Rally just outside the Milwaukee celebration grounds, highlighted by a procession into the event by our very own Canadian Police Golden Helmet Motorcycle Precision Team. A ride not to miss! On-site festivities will be taking place, including the Canadian hospitality lounge to enjoy some fine Harley-Davidson® hospitality the Canadian way! Until then, keep your eyes peeled for special edition 110th commemorative General Merchandise, and make sure you visit your local authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer to find out about local events being planned in-Store. Stay tuned … more to come! Gina McNeil Manager, Enthusiasts Services HOG® magaZINE Canada FEATURES SOME conTENT From THE US EDITION OF HOG® MagaZINE AND European EDITIONS OF HOG® magaZINE. THE CANADIAN EDITION IS PUBLISHED BY: We care about you. Ride safely, respectfully and Canada or for posting on members.hog.com, GINA MCNEIL manager, ENTHUSIAST services within the limits of the law and your abilities. Always without consideration or compensation of any kind DUARTE PITA AssisTANT EDITOR wear an approved helmet, proper eyewear and whatsoever. You further hereby irrevocably release SCOTT CLARK ProducTION protective clothing and insist your passenger does and waive any right, claim, or cause of action you TERESA COLUSSI CommunicaTIONS too. Never ride while under the influence of alcohol may have against Harley-Davidson Motor Company, ® or drugs. Know your Harley motorcycle and read and Harley-Davidson Owners Group® of Canada Ltd., and FRAN MOORE SENIOR Manager, understand your owner’s manual from cover to cover. their affiliates, for compensation, libel, or invasion MARKETING OPERATIONS HOG® Magazine Canada is published quarterly by of privacy, or any other liability whatsoever. Harley ® the Harley Owners Group® Canada. Due to various Owners Group reserves the right to edit stories for circumstances, some information in this issue is content, length and clarity. P RODU ctION, DESIGN & SALES BY subject to change. Harley-Davidson, Harley, H-D, With the purchase of any new Harley-Davidson® H.O.G. logo and the Harley-Davidson logo are among model from an authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC. Retailer, you will receive a free, full one-year member- ® WWW.FRESHAIRPUBLISHING.ca No part of this publication may be reproduced for ship in H.O.G. any reason without written consent from the editor. Always ride with a helmet. Ride defensively. HOG® magaZINE Canada IS PUBLISHED By sending your submissions, you are giving Distributed exclusively in Canada by Deeley Harley- by THE HARLEY owners group® canada GORDIE BOWLES ProducTION Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Harley-Davidson Davidson® Canada, Richmond and Concord. Deeley DORIS CHEUNG DESIGN Owners Group® of Canada Ltd., and their affliates, Harley-Davidson® Canada is a proud sponsor of SEND US your conTRIBUTIONS TO: DON CAMERON DESIGN FRENCH the unrestricted right, permission, and authority to Muscular Dystrophy Canada. To find your local [email protected] use and publish your name and city of residence, authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer, visit Please direct any advertising inquiries to any photograph or image of you, including any state- www.harleycanada.com today. ©2012 H-D. All rights HOGMAGAZINECANADA.CA [email protected] ments you make, for publication in HOG® Magazine reserved. Printed in Canada. 6 hog® magazine canada Letters.indd 6 12-10-29 4:13 PM INTAKE / Winter 2013 “18 years old with 92 yeARS OF Experience” LETTERS FROM OUR MEMBERS Question of the day: How are you going to celebrate the H.O.G.® 30th anniversary during 2013? Editor’s Pick FITTING MEMORIAL While reading my copy of HOG® Magazine Canada recently, I was touched when I saw the “Tsunami Bike” – the one found washed up in Canada in a Japanese shipping crate – especially when I saw that it was an FXSTB model, similar to my black 2005 FXST motorcycle. My dad’s 1929 Harley-Davidson® JD motorcycle disappeared after he joined the Navy in WWII.