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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. He looked for it until he passed away in 2009, at age 82. He served in the Pacific aboard the USS Samaritan, a hospital ship – the first to sail into Nagasaki, Japan, after the bomb was dropped there. Don’t tell anyone that a big-ol’ 300-pound Harley-Davidson® motorcycle rider cried like a baby when he saw the photo of the “Tsunami Bike”. We have a lot to be thankful for. – Robert L. “Bob” Thomas, via email
those days you weren’t waving to and from work. Every few itch starts. I just have to take every three or four blocks. If you months I get your magazine, one of my bikes out for a ride – think waving is cool, try heading I read it cover-to-cover, and it and I have trouble finishing into Sturgis when everyone is puts these ideas in my head the magazine! homeward bound, and if the about putting a down payment – John Macnae wave is that important to you, on a Road Glide® Custom via email just keep waving, sooner or motorcycle, going to a H.O.G.® later someone will wave back. Rally, riding cross-country, etc. – Mike Macri, Nanoose Bay With two young daughters, I’m not one to write in to British Columbia there never seems to be enough comment on articles, but after time or money to get away on reading “Glide vs. Glide” in the THE DOWNSIDE OF HOG® these great adventures. Reading last edition of HOG® Magazine MAGAZINE CANADA about them is torture!! What’s Canada, I felt compelled to put HOG® Magazine Canada, you a guy to do!? in my two cents. I couldn’t agree suck! I have subscriptions – Orely Morales more with Matt King. Riding a TO WAVE OR to several bike magazines, via email Road Glide® motorcycle is a step NOT TO WAVE but HOG® Magazine Canada up from riding anything else. I have been riding since I was is by far the worst. The other Many riders of other bikes are 16 and I am still riding. What I magazines show and review Sometimes in life you just lose curious about the shark-nose of remember of “The Wave” goes bikes, but you guys take it to the your enthusiasm to ride. Maybe my 2004 Road Glide® motorcycle back to when it was Harley- next level by not only showing it’s too hot, too much rain, and ask how it is to ride. My Davidson® and British bikes on the newest Harley® models, pressure from work, whatever. suggestion is always the same: the road. If you saw the riding but also showing these great But one thing is for sure: each “Rent or test ride one, and you’ll lights of a Harley® motorcycle rides, stories of adventure, month when HOG® Magazine be hooked”. coming at you, then you gave it camaraderie … it’s insufferable! Canada arrives, I get about – Phil Tripp a high five. The British maybe I have been a H.O.G.® halfway through and then the via email got a nod. Then the other bikes member since December took to waving the high five and 2004, when I purchased a new the Harley® motorcycle guys Sportster® motorcycle. I have We welcome all letters and feedback to HOG® Magazine started the cool “low five?” almost 80,500 kilometres on it Canada. Letters should be 100-150 words. E-mail your feedback Then everyone started the “low and have loved every kilometre. to [email protected] and put “Intake” in the e-mail subject. five” and most of us just started Unfortunately, 95 percent of that Include your name, telephone number and e-mail address. We ignoring the wave. Mind you, in distance is from commuting reserve the right to edit submissions for length and clarity.
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The original Hog It was moments like this — when Ray Weishaar and his adopted pig stole the spotlight at the 320-kilometre Marion, Indiana race in 1920 — that prompted journalists to coin the phrase “hog” into popular culture in reference to Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Harley-Davidson® bike riders Leslie “Red” Parkhurst, Ralph Hepburn and Otto Walker, were quickly becoming a force on the racing scene during this time, regularly winning events and sweeping the top spots on race podiums. For more on the Harley-Davidson history, see “It’s (nearly) all about the bike” on page 22.
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Backstage.indd 9 12-10-29 4:14 PM Take Our Rewards for a Test Ride Best Western® has been known for many years as the heart and soul of hospitality and travel. Staying with us allows you the freedom to ride across the country to over 1,200 Rider-Friendly® hotels in the U.S. and over 85 in Canada*. This is why we created our free Best Western Ride Rewards® program designed for Harley-Davidson® enthusiasts. H.O.G.® Members are automatically upgraded to Platinum Elite status. Visit BWrider.com® for more membership benefi ts.
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Take Our Rewards for a Test Ride Best Western® has been known for many years as the heart and soul of hospitality and travel. Staying with us allows you the freedom to ride across the country to over 1,200 Rider-Friendly® hotels in the U.S. and over 85 in Canada*. This is why we created our free Best Western Ride Rewards® program designed for Harley-Davidson® enthusiasts. H.O.G.® Members are automatically upgraded to Platinum Elite status. Visit BWrider.com® for more membership benefi ts.
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*Numbers are approximate and may fluctuate. Best Western and the Best Western marks are service marks or registered service marks of Best Western International, Inc. ©2012 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved. Harley-Davidson, Harley, H-D, the Bar and Shield logo and H.O.G. are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC. hog® magazine canada 11 Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated.
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North America Europe
India
Africa
Brazil
What do these two very large numbers have in common? UNITED STATES 5,994,276 miles (9,646,852 km) BRAZIL 418,145 miles (672,939 km) 7,799,140 = 12,551,499 CANADA 226,845 miles (365,072 km) MEXICO They’re the number of inaugural run as a two-day 170,082 miles (273,721 km) cumulative miles and event, the World Ride total SPAIN kilometres logged by Harley- eclipsed the highest Million 157,287 miles (253,129 km) Davidson® motorcycle riders Mile Monday total by nearly 85 around the world during percent. Here’s a look at the Thanks to everyone who took part and the Harley‑Davidson® World totals logged by the top five helped make the debut of the H-D® Ride, June 24-25, 2012. In its participating countries: World Ride such an historic event.
Harley® on Screen H-D® XR 750 model, in On Any Sunday, Movie, 1971
H-D® 1973 Aermacchi 350 SS model, in Live and Let Die, Movie, 1973
H-D® 1986 FXR Super Glide® model, in Pulp Fiction, Movie, 1994
H-D® Softail® SlimTM model, in The Avengers, Movie, 2012
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Boot Camp. Without the Push- ups. If you have friends who are interested in riding but just aren’t quite sure where to begin, a Motorcycle Boot Camp event may be just the ticket. These fun low- pressure events, hosted by Harley‑Davidson® Retail Stores, provide basic training for anyone who’s ready to ride. Attendees will learn all about motorcycles, from headlights to tailpipes, to all the latest gear, plus how to learn to ride and get a motorcycle licence. Talk to your authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Marvel’s The Avengers Rules Retailer to see if they have one Marvel Comics legend, Stan Lee, revved things up on a Harley-Davidson® Softail® SlimTM model at the planned – and tell them you Hollywood premiere of the movie Marvel’s The Avengers on April 11. The bike is similar to the one have non-riding friends who featured in the film, which is equipped to resemble a WWII-era WLA model. A few weeks later, the movie would love to attend one. broke multiple box office records with a domestic opening-weekend haul of more than $200 million.
Ultimate partnership
Harley-Davidson Motor Company events of all-time. In 2012, awarded the winner with two kind octagon let fans climb into began a partnership with the that enthusiasm was further premium tickets, flights, and the ring and have their picture Ultimate Fighting Championship demonstrated at events held in accommodation to the next taken with some of our hottest in 2008. Since then, the UFC® in Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal. UFC® event in Canada. Our new models. TM ® has continued to grow in Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada Jumpstart display allowed The UFC has already popularity around the world, but and its authorized Canadian fans in Calgary and Toronto the committed to hosting events in nowhere is that popularity more Harley-Davidson® Retailers chance to throw their leg over Toronto and Montreal again in evidence than right here in helped foster that enthusiasm one of our motorcycles and in 2013. Stay tuned to learn Canada. In terms of attendance, on-site and in their Retail Stores experience the thrill that only about our plans to deliver even Canadian cities have hosted by creating truly memorable a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle greater experiences to UFC® eight of the top ten UFC® experiences. On-site contests can provide. And, our one-of-a- fans next year.
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Chapters and Choices Canadian ® 2013 Motorcycle GARAGE PARTY much as with H.O.G. itself – is meeting, take part in every that you can make it be just activity, or work as free labour Shows about anything you want. The to host events. Sure, if you Toronto Motorcycle Show 2012 IT’S YOUR LIFE. goal of Chapters is to ride volunteer to help with an Location: Metro Toronto Convention and have fun – because that’s event or you decide you want Centre, south building, Toronto, what being a Harley-Davidson® to be a Chapter officer, you do Ontario motorcycle owner is all about. have to take that commitment Date: December 7 to 9, 2012 DON’T JUST GO ALONG That might mean anything from seriously. Your fellow Chapter Friday 10 am to 10 pm, Saturday 10 am taking part in a large group ride, members and your Retailer to 8 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm to simply having a new set of will be counting on you. But friends you can call up and ride Chapter members shouldn’t feel Calgary Motorcycle Show 2013 FOR THE RIDE. As I travel around the country, with on a moment’s notice. It burdened by an obligation they Location: BMO Centre, Stampede An event EXCLUSIVELY for WOMEN. I’m often surprised by how can also mean having a team of don’t want. Park, Calgary, Alberta many prospective H.O.G.® fellow riders to recommend the What it all really comes Date: January 4 to 6, 2013 Discover the freedom of riding your own Harley® motorcycle. We’ll talk about how to get members ask me, “Don’t you best roads in the area, or give down to is this: joining a local Friday noon to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am started and will show you how to design, fit and personalize a bike as unique as you are. have to join a local Chapter suggestions on how to avoid Chapter is the very best way to 8 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm to be a member of H.O.G.?”. high-traffic areas on your ride I know to connect with other You’ll leave ready to take the next step. Get starteD noW! The answer is, “No. … Chapter to work. Harley® motorcycle riders. Edmonton Motorcycle Show 2013 Find your very own Garage PartytM at www.garageparty.ca and reserve your spot today. membership is completely In addition to riding ideas Chapter members become an Location: Northlands Edmonton Expo optional!”. Perhaps you’ve and opportunities, Chapters extended family, the one you Centre, Edmonton, Alberta space is limited, but your girl power shouldn’t be. encountered this misconception also offer different kinds of choose. And like any family, it’s Date: January 11 to 13, 2013 among your friends. events and activities to get always interesting! Friday noon to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am But I’m even more surprised involved with (if you want to). Membership in a H.O.G.® to 8 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm (and somewhat troubled) when From monthly meetings and Chapter is what you make of I hear a different question, weekend rides/events, to big, it. But you can only make it Vancouver Motorcycle Show 2013 this time from current H.O.G.® overnight Chapter rides and something great by joining Location: Tradex, Abbotsford, British members: “Isn’t being a local Regional H.O.G.® rallies, local one. So stop at your local H-D® Columbia Chapter member a lot of Chapters are the wheels of the Retailer and find out how to Date: January 17 to 20, 2013 work?”. The answer in this case Harley Owners Group®. get involved. Thursday 3 pm to 9 pm, Friday 10 am is, “Only if you want it to be!”. Contrary to the rumors, to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, and Because the great thing joining a local Chapter doesn’t Paul Raap Sunday 10 am to 5 pm about Chapter membership – obligate you to attend every U.S. H.O.G.® Management Team Québec Motorcycle Show 2013 Location: Centre de foires, Québec, Quebec TICKETS! TICKETS! TICKETS! Date: February 1 to 3, 2013 Friday noon to 10 pm, Saturday 10 am Tickets to the by a H.O.G.® membership card, then it will also to 9 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Milwaukee 110th give H.O.G.® members access to the member-only Anniversary areas throughout the weekend – including the Moncton Motorcycle Show 2013 Celebration global H.O.G.® 30th Anniversary Celebration on Location: Coliseum Complex, go on sale this Thursday, August 29, at a special reserved area on Moncton, New Brunswick month. The the Summerfest Grounds. H.O.G.® members will Date: February 15 to 17, 2013 exclusive H.O.G.® member presale begins Monday, be able to celebrate and be recognized throughout Friday noon to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am December 10, and the general public will be able to the 110th Anniversary Celebration weekend. to 9 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm purchase tickets starting on Monday, December 17. Retailer parties, street parties, demo ride The Milwaukee 110th Anniversary Celebration areas, and other special anniversary activities in Montréal Motorcycle Show 2013 ticket provides access to three days of music and around Milwaukee will be open to the public Location: Palais des Congrès, and entertainment at Milwaukee’s world-renown and will not need a ticket for entry. Montréal, Quebec Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) For more details on tickets for the Milwaukee Date: February 22 to 24, 2013 on August 29-31, 2013. event and the 110th Anniversary Celebration, visit Friday noon to 10 pm, Saturday 10 am When the Celebration ticket is accompanied the www.harleycanada.com site. to 9 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
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HOG Frontshop.indd 14 2012-11-09 1:49 PM TM GARAGE PARTY IT’S YOUR LIFE. DON’T JUST GO ALONG FOR THE RIDE. An event EXCLUSIVELY for WOMEN. Discover the freedom of riding your own Harley® motorcycle. We’ll talk about how to get started and will show you how to design, fit and personalize a bike as unique as you are. You’ll leave ready to take the next step. Get started now! Find your very own Garage PartyTM at www.garageparty.ca and reserve your spot today. Space is limited, but your girl power shouldn’t be.
The Bar & Shield logo, Harley, Harley-Davidson, and Garage Party are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC. © 2012 H-D.
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CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE ROOTS Fred Deeley Sr.’s motorcycle business was booming in Vancouver, B.C. in the 1920s and 1930s, allowing the Deeley family to expand its operations to open a third motorcycle store at 901 West Broadway. The upscale suburban location, just a block north of Vancouver General Hospital, was a great spot to attract doctors, who had been some of the most loyal customers, but the drawback was the road was “paved” with wooden blocks which were at times uneven. The Deeley family established roots in the area and shortly after Fred Sr., incorporated as Fred Deeley Limited, a family business that Fred Deeley Jr. (fourth from right) and Trev Deeley (fifth from right) went on to run for decades.
Photograph courtesy of the Deeley Motorcycle Museum.
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Brynn Davies from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, on her dad’s 2007 Road King® Classic motorcycle.
Darrin Swayze riding through Northern Scott Morrison and Omer Leblanc during Owen Sound Chapter in Chesley, Ontario, Michigan along Lake Huron, Ontario. Atlanticade 2012 at the Confederation Bridge in front of Big Bruce the Bull. in Prince Edward Island.
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Deb Scott just outside of Leduc, Alberta. Jean-François Larente from Sainte-Anne-de- Emily and Jamie Jeffrey from Kitchener, Bellevue, Quebec, on Route 163 in Monument Ontario, waiting to board the ferry to Channel- Valley, Utah. Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Dennis Seidlitz of Calgary – on the road to Monument Valley, Utah.
Julie Swayze at the Tunnel of Trees in Pat Pinnoy from St. Thomas, Ontario, at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. northern Michigan.
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Lloyd Drieschner from Medstead, Saskatchewan, at Hell’s Canyon, Oregon, USA.
Greg Murphy from Inuvik, NWT at the end of the road, the most northerly paved road in the Don Weadick and Carrie Boulay from St. North West Territories. Catharines, Ontario, in Florida, USA.
Dean Chaulk of Haliburton, Ontario, on Highway 128 next to Lac de l’Anse-Pleureuse, Keith Richard from Cole Harbour, Nova Gaspé, Quebec. Scotia, in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
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Tammy Pinnoy from St. Thomas, Ontario, along the strip at Weirs Beach at Laconia 2012.
Chantal Germain and André Duquette from Montreal, QC with Bill Davidson (middle) at the Harley-Davidson MuseumTM in Milwaukee, WI.
François Hivon from Granby, Quebec on his Pierre Gosselin from Québec, Quebec, at Monument Valley in Arizona. way to Fairbanks, Alaska in July 2012 - A dream come true.
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HOG Frontshop.indd 21 2012-11-09 1:50 PM 110th anniversary / harley davidson® It’s (nearly)all about the bike Beginning as a backyard enterprise by fresh-faced innovators, the Harley-Davidson® story is about ingenuity, innovation, perseverance, ... and great motorcycles. Edited by Gordie Bowles
Photographs courtesy of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company Archives. Copyright H-D. Canadian photographs courtesy the Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition.
Sources: Bill Jackson, Archives Manager Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archives; Brent Cooke, Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition; Fred Deeley Imports Ltd. (trevdeeley.com); Deeley: Motorcycle Millionaire, by Frank Hilliard, published, Orca Books Publishers; Back, Sharon, & Ostermann, Ken, eds. 1993. The Legend Begins: Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, 1903–1969, Harley-Davidson, Inc.; Mitchel, D. 1997. Harley-Davidson Chronicle – An American Original, Publications International Limited; Wagner, Herbert, 2003. At the Creation: Myth, Reality, and the Origin of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, 1901–1909; Wilson, H. The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle, Dorling-Kindersley Limited, 1995.
1885 The Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition, valued at more than Reitwagen – Daimler This was the first internal The $3 Million, is a mind-blowing collection of over 250 vintage combustion engine ever designed motorcycles spanning 114 years. The collection features to use the new fuel: gasoline. evolution This vehicle was a test bed 59 different makes and models from around the world. for the engine that appeared of the Here’s a look at some of the impressive motorcycles. the following year in the first “horseless carriage” in 1886. machine Photographs courtesy the Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition. (left side view)
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110thfeature.indd 22 2012-11-13 11:46 AM Harley-Davidson Motor Company – Founded in 1903 by William S. Harley, Arthur Davidson, Walter Davidson, William A. Davidson. Headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
he mere mention of “Harley-Davidson” sparks imagination and wonder the world over. Few T could argue that the Brand is recognized – and revered – across the globe for its excellence in motorcycle production. But the Company transcends mere 1929 transportation devices and creates Harley-Davidson® more than motorcycles ... it produces motorcycle – JDH Twin Cam – 74 cubic inches an American legend. or 1,200 cc The origins of Harley-Davidson stretch back 110 years, when a young William S. Harley made plans to construct an engine that could be used when attached to a pedal bike. Along with his childhood friend, Arthur Davidson – and his brothers, Walter and William – plans were in motion for the construction of a bike that was built in a wood shed that had Harley-Davidson Motor Company scrawled on its door. After years of toil and tinkering with the plans and parts, work was completed on the first-ever Harley‑Davidson® motorcycle. That first Harley‑ Davidson® motorcycle differed little from other motorcycles of the time. Not many businesses survive long enough to celebrate their 50th anniversary, let alone their 110th, and even fewer manage to do so on the strength of their original product. Throughout 2013, Harley-Davidson will be celebrating 110 years of building just what it set out to make: distinctly unique motorcycles. Here is the story that traces the development of both the machines and the legacy that contributed to the indefinable mystique of this living legend.
1894 1895 Hildebrand Wolfmuller Pennington (1,498 cc) This was the Edward J. Pennington first vehicle to be called applied for a U.S. patent for a motorcycle (Motorrad) this “light vehicle provided and was the world’s with an explosive engine” first mass-produced in October 1894. motorized vehicle.
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1901 A 22-year-old William S. Harley completed a blueprint drawing of an engine designed to fit onto a bicycle. His plan for the small engine, with a 102 millimetre (7.07 cubic inch) 1904 The Motor displacement and 102 mm (4 Company formally in) flywheels, was designed for enters motorcycle use in a regular pedal-bicycle 1903 With the help of Arthur’s brother, Walter Davidson, the first racing this year. Within frame. Over the next two years, bike was finished in 1903. Harley and the Davidson brothers tested a few short years, team Harley and his childhood friend the motor-bicycle and found it unable to climb the hills around Harley-Davidson® is Arthur Davidson worked on Milwaukee without pedal assistance and quickly wrote off their first referred to informally their “motor-bicycle” by using motor-bicycle as a valuable learning experience. Shortly afterwards, as the “Wrecking a Milwaukee machine shop at work began on a new and improved second-generation machine, and Crew” because of their the home of their friend, the first “real” Harley-Davidson® motorcycle was introduced. The incredible dominance of Henry Melk. production “factory” was a 10 x 15-foot wooden shed with the words the sport. “Harley-Davidson Motor Company” crudely scrawled on the door.
1900 1910
1906 Harley and the Davidson brothers built their first Factory on Chestnut Street (later Juneau Avenue), which remains the corporate headquarters of Harley-Davidson today. The first Juneau Avenue plant was a small single-story wooden structure. 1909-11 H-D introduced The Company produced about 50 motorcycles that year. In 1907, its first V-Twin powered William S. Harley obtained a degree in mechanical engineering motorcycle. The image from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They expanded the of two cylinders in a Factory and increased production to 150 motorcycles. 45-degree configuration would fast become one of the most enduring icons of Harley-Davidson® history. In 1909, the famed “Bar 1905 Small advertisements were placed in the “Automobile and Cycle & Shield” logo was used Trade Journal” that offered bare Harley‑Davidson® engines, and for the first time and was shortly afterwards, complete motorcycles were in production on a trademarked at the U.S. limited basis. That year, the first Harley-Davidson® Retailer, Carl H. Patent Office one year later. Lang of Chicago, sold three bikes from the dozen or so that were built An improved V-Twin model in the Davidson backyard shed. was introduced in 1911.
1900 1912 1914 Orient The Light Harley- Harley-Davidson® Roadster, was a Davidson® Model Model 10F modified Orient 8 motorcycle motorcycle (1,000 bicycle, powered by Also known as cc) This original a French De Dion the “Silent Grey “top-of-the- Bouton engine. Fellow” (494 cc). line” Model 10F motorcycle sold for $285 in 1914.
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110thfeature.indd 24 12-10-29 4:18 PM 1916-1919 Military demand increased 1912-15 Construction began production during the on what became the six-story World War I, starting in headquarters and main Factory 1917. Harley-Davidson building at Juneau Avenue, provided about 15,000 the canadian story in Milwaukee. Despite the machines to the military “This is where we live between rides.” competition, Harley-Davidson forces, roughly one-third – deeley harley-davidson canada was already pulling ahead of of all of the motorcycles ® Indian and would dominate produced in 1917. The anada’s role in the history of the Harley-Davidson® Brand motorcycle racing after 1914. 37 cubic inch engine goes well beyond distribution, marketing, and sales of Production that year swelled to was introduced in 1919, c Harley-Davidson® motorcycles and Parts & Accessories. 16,284 machines. and gained great The Company, its founders, present managers, and employees have popularity overseas. lived and breathed the industry for nearly a century. The Canadian story began in 1914 when Fred Deeley Sr. immigrated to Canada from England and shortly afterwards 1920 established a motorcycle business, Fred Deeley Ltd., on Granville Street in Vancouver. The Company would soon become a Vancouver landmark at its new Broadway location, and part of the city’s history. In 1917, the romance with riding began to grow with the Company’s acquisition of Canada’s first Harley-Davidson® Retail Store, spawning a national focus that would lead them through the next 50 years. Trev Deeley, grandson to Fred Sr., took over the family business in 1953 when he was appointed General Manager of Fred Deeley motorcycles (Trev would later join the Harley-Davidson Motor Company board of directors where he served from 1985-1993 as the only non-American). But it was 1973 when Deeley formed a partnership with Don James, currently Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, and Harold Lenfesty, that the modern-day business of Fred Deeley Imports Ltd. was born. Shortly afterwards, the Harley‑Davidson Motor Company asked the group to become 1917 Fred Deeley Ltd. took their exclusive distributor for Canada. In 1975, Trev Deeley and on the Harley-Davidson® line, Don James led a coast-to-coast motorcycle expedition, introducing 1916 The Enthusiast (now making it the fourth-oldest themselves to the existing Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailers HOG® Magazine and HOG® Harley‑Davidson® Retail Store in and planting the seed for the operational model that thrives today. Magazine Canada) published the world (Dudley Perkins in San for the first time in 1916. Francisco is the oldest).
1915 1920 Harley Davidson® Model 11F Harley-Davidson® The chain drive option that WJ Sport Twin had been available since motorcycle 1912 was now standard (584 cc) from 1915 onwards and belts were dropped. It was also the first year that electric lighting was factory installed.
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1925 Fred Deeley Sr. expanded the business to two locations, a bicycle store and a motorcycle shop. Fred Jr. moved to run the latter.
1926-1929 Throughout the 1920s, several improvements were put in place, such as a new 1,200 cc (74 cubic inch) V-Twin, introduced in 1921, and the “Teardrop” 1920-1925 Harley-Davidson was the largest gas tank in 1925. The 45 cubic inch V-Twin motorcycle manufacturer in the world by 1920. engine (later known as the “flathead”) was Sold in 67 countries, they produced 28,189 machines introduced on the D model. The engine that year. Otto Walker rode a Harley-Davidson® proved to be so reliable that variations motorcycle in a race with an average speed over of it were available on Harley-Davidson® 100 miles (160 Km) per hour for the first time. motorcycles as late as 1973.
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1930-1932 The Great Depression began a few months after the introduction of their 45 1940 America was plunged cubic inch model, drastically reducing sales into World War II. Production from 21,000 in 1929 to 3,703 in 1933. The of civilian motorcycles was Company manufactured industrial power almost entirely suspended plants based on their motorcycle engines to in favour of military survive the rest of the Depression. In 1932, production. Among other the 45 cubic inch-driven, three-wheeled motorcycles made for the Servi-car began its 41-year run as a popular Army, H-D produced the commercial and police vehicle. unique XA 750 motorcycle, a motorcycle with horizontally 1935 Joe Petrali and his Harley-Davidson® opposed cylinders and peashooter model won all 13 of the shaft drive, designed for American Motorcycle Association National desert use. The contract Championship dirt track races in 1935, was cancelled early due to breaking four records in the process. Later, war combat moving out of Petrali set a new land speed record of North Africa. Only 1,011 XA 136.183 miles (219 Km) per hour in 1937. motorcycles were built.
1934 1935 1941 Harley-Davidson® VLD Harley-Davidson® Peashooter Racer Harley-Davidson® EL 61 motorcycle (1,200 cc) motorcycle Joe Petrali joined Harley- OVH motorcycle (1,000 The 1934 models also Davidson Motor Company cc) Constant engineering featured diamond as a Factory rider and improvements were panel graphics won all 13 national dirt made to the “Knuckle and new colour track championships Head” 61 OVH engine combinations. in 1935 aboard a since its introduction “Peashooter” in 1936. motorcycle.
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110thfeature.indd 26 2012-11-13 11:47 AM 1950-53 Harley-Davidson® motorcycle riders won 18 of 24 National Championships and set six new racing records in the early 1950s. The side-valve K model was introduced in 1952 with an integrated engine and transmission to compete with the smaller, sportier motorcycles that were coming mainly from Great Britain. The K would eventually evolve into the Sportster® motorcycle. Indian motorcycles stopped production in 1953.
1954-1957 Harley-Davidson would be the sole U.S. motorcycle manufacturer starting in 1954. Elvis Presley was on the cover of The Enthusiast in May 1956, sitting on a 1956 1945-1946 Production of civilian motorcycles model KH motorcycle. resumed in November of 1945. Harley‑ 1953 Trev Deeley became Harley‑Davidson Davidson introduced the 45 cubic inch flathead the General Manager of Fred launched the Sportster® WR racing motorcycle in 1946; it became one Deeley Motorcycles. motorcycle in 1957. of the best racing motorcycles ever built.
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1960-62 The Harley-Davidson® Topper motor scooter was introduced in 1960 and is the only scooter platform 1966-69 The first of the the Motor Company ever produced. Harley-Davidson “Shovelhead” engines was purchased 60 percent of the stock in the Tomahawk Boat introduced on the Electra Glide® Manufacturing Company in 1962 after recognizing the models in 1966, replacing the rising relevance of fibreglass in motorcycle production, and Panhead. In 1969, Harley- began manufacturing its own components. Davidson was acquired by American Machine and Foundry Company (AMF), a long-time producer of leisure products.
1942 1950 Harley-Davidson® WLA motorcycle Harley-Davidson® EL (750 cc) During World War II, Sport Solo motorcycle Harley-Davidson Motor Company (1,000 cc) The overhead produced over 88,000 valve engine was WL motorcycles for nicknamed the “Pan military use. At least Head” because 20,000 WLC variants the valve covers were supplied to the looked like Canadian Armed Forces. inverted cake pans.
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1973 Fred Deeley Imports Ltd. was formed between partners Don James, Trev Deeley, and Harold Lenfesty. Trev was asked by the Harley- Davidson Motor Company to become their exclusive distributor for Canada.
1975 Trev Deeley led a coast-to-coast motorcycle expedition to introduce himself to the existing Canadian Harley® Retailers. Fred Deeley Motorcycles (the Retail Store) was sold to Trev 1970-71 On the Bonneville salt flats near Wendover, Utah, racer, Cal Rayborn, broke and his partners, and was renamed Trev Deeley the world record for a land speed set by a motorcycle in 1970, averaging just over 265 Motorcycles. Al and Shirley Perrett of Kamloops, mph (426 Km/h). Harley-Davidson introduced the FX 1200 Super Glide® motorcycle in British Columbia, began their association with 1971, combining a sporty front end with the frame and powertrain of the FL series. the Deeley organization by first taking on Harley- Davidson® snowmobiles, then motorcycles and 1973-78 Motorcycle production was upgraded establishing Kamloops Superbike. when all assembly operations were moved to a modern 400,000 square foot plant in York, 1976 Malcolm Hunter, currently President & Pennsylvania. The FXS Low Rider® motorcycle Chief Operating Officer, joined the Deeley staff was introduced in 1977, and later in the same to run the office and computerize the Company. year, Willie G. Davidson’s dynamic version of the Sportster® model, the Cafe Racer, was released. 1982 Malcolm Hunter became Vice President and a partner of Fred Deeley Imports.
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1980-82 On February 26, 1981, 13 Harley- Davidson senior executives signed a letter of intent to purchase Harley‑Davidson Motor 1983 One of the most unique Company from AMF. By mid-June, the “buyback” endeavours of Harley-Davidson was official, and the phrase “The Eagle Soars began: Harley Owners Group®, Alone” became a rallying cry. More innovations which immediately became demonstrated a new commitment to quality, the largest Factory-sponsored such as the FXR/FXRS Super Glide® motorcycle motorcycle club in the world. II, with its rubber-isolated, five-speed Within six years, H.O.G.® powertrain, and the welded and stamped membership soared to more frame for the new Sportster® models. than 90,000. By the year 2000, it exceeded 500,000 members.
1985 Trev Deeley was invited to join the board of directors of the Motor Company, one of the first three outside directors in the history of the Company.
1972 1985 1991 Harley-Davidson® Harley-Davidson® FLHT Electra Harley-Davidson® XR 750 motorcycle Glide® Canadian Edition motorcycle Dyna® Daytona The XR was a de- (1,340 cc) Trev Deeley convinced motorcycle (1,340 cc) stroked version of the the Harley-Davidson Motor This bike is number 5 55 cubic inch “Iron Company to produce a unique of 1,700 built, the first Head” Sportster® Canadian Edition Electra Glide® four are still owned by street bike. motorcycle for 1985, with a two- Harley-Davidson tone burgundy colour scheme Motor Company. and maple leaf graphics.
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110thfeature.indd 28 12-10-29 4:18 PM 1993 Harley-Davidson bought a minority interest in the Buell Motorcycle Company in 1993. Erik Buell created the Company to manufacture American sport motorcycles using Harley- Davidson® XL 883 and 1200 engines. The Touring and Dyna® motorcycle families received the new Twin Cam 88® engine in 1999.
1993 Trev retired from the board at Deeley Harley-
Davidson® Canada, and Don James was invited to take his place. The Deeley Harley-
Davidson® Canada museum opened its doors. 1990-93 Installation of a $31 million state-of-the-art paint facility began 1996 Deeley Harley-Davidson® at the York, Pensylvania, Factory 1994 The book (Trev) Canada outgrew their Toronto and became fully operational in Deeley: Motorcycle Millionaire office/warehouse and relocated to 1992. In 1993, Harley-Davidson by Frank Hilliard was a custom-designed, state-of-the- celebrated its 90th Anniversary in published (Orca Books). art distribution facility in a suburb Milwaukee with a family reunion, north of that city. where an estimated 100,000 people rode in a motorcycle parade. 1996-2012 Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada was voted as one of the 50 Best Managed Companies by the Financial Post. They have maintained this distinction for 17 consecutive years.
1990 2000 RECENT
1995 Don James, CEO of 2007 The Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition (formerly 2008 Deeley Harley-Davidson® Fred Deeley Imports receives known as the Trev Deeley Motorcycle Collection) Canada distributed a record entrepreneur of the year award. officially opened in the expanded location of Trev number of motorcycles to 70 Trevor Deeley is inducted into the Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver, B.C. Retail Stores in Canada. Canadian Motorsports Hall Of Fame. 2007-09 The first of the 6-speed transmissions were made available in model year 2006 Dyna® motorcycles. Also joining the Dyna® family 2000 The FXSTD Softail® DeuceTM was the FXDB/I Street Bob® model. The all new Harley‑Davidson motorcycle was introduced to the MuseumTM opened in Milwaukee on July 12, 2008. Model year 2009 immediate delight of riders and brought the first three-wheeler for public purchase in the new the motorcycle media in 2000. The FLHTCUTG Tri GlideTM Ultra Classic® motorcycle. Also new was the model year 2000 Softail® models history-inspired Cross Bones® motorcycle, a bobbed Factory custom. were outfitted with the Twin Cam 88BTM engine, a counter-balanced Recent The XL Forty-EightTM model was introduced in 2010, recalling the raw, custom Sportster® version of the Twin Cam 88® engine. motorcycles of earlier days. Seth Enslow on a Harley-Davidson® XR1200® motorcycle broke the world record for a long-distance motorcycle jump on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle at 183.7 feet. 2002 Canada’s “Mr. Motorcycle”, Harley-Davidson streamlined personal customization with H-D1TM Factory Customization. Added Trev Deeley, passed away on May 28. to model year 2012 were the new Softail SlimTM and Seventy-TwoTM models.
2003 2007 Harley-Davidson® Buell® XBRR motorcycle FLHTCI Electra Glide® (1,339 cc) There are Classic motorcycle a number of interesting This was the 100th features on this bike. Anniversary edition. For instance, the fuel tank is located in the frame and the oil tank is in the swingarm.
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CabotTrailFeature.indd 30 12-10-29 4:19 PM As I hung up the phone I thought, “Are you kidding me!?”. Last fall, when I was asked to do a motorcycle travel story on Cape Breton Island off the east coast, I couldn’t believe my fortune. It isn’t often someone gets to combine so many interests and passions into a single trip, callingbut that’s exactly what happened with this trip of a lifetime.
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ape Breton has long been near the top of my bucket list of travel destinations. Friends at my local Sunday night Irish music sessions (I play the penny flute) have been telling me about it for years – the natural beauty, the amazing musical heritage, and the annual Celtic Colours International Festival in the fall. So when I was asked if I could go to a Cape Breton musical festival in October, I knew he was talking about Celtic Colours. I was in heaven. Not only would this trip involve On the island we spent the first riding a new Harley-Davidson® motorcycle with night in Port Hastings, where we had dinner locals, I would get a daily dose of fine Celtic music, with Mary Tulle and Brent Falconer. Mary, along incredible seafood was assured, and of course, I with Dan Coffin – both from the island’s tourist would be there to take photographs. To top it all board, Destination Cape Breton – put together Coff, my wife, Catherine, would come with me. a fantastic itinerary for our trip. Brent, whom I Our trip started from Halifax, the capital of the had actually met a few years earlier in Laconia, maritime province of Nova Scotia, 531 kilometres helped me connect with some of his local Harley® from the U.S. border to northern Maine. John motorcycle-riding friends to ride with. Larson and the helpful staff at Privateers Harley- Beyond the great riding, I had two priorities
Davidson® set us up with a beautiful 2012 Ultra for this trip. 1) Seafood, which doesn’t get any Classic® Electra Glide® motorcycle, the perfect fresher than on this island!; and 2) Celtic music! rig for riding two-up with our gear and my The “Distant Sons and Daughters” concert that camera equipment. evening offered an overview of the festival with The ride from Halifax was beautiful, if a bit performers from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton, chilly, but our adventure didn’t really begin until Appalachia, and even Louisiana. It was every bit we crossed the Canso Causeway that links Cape as amazing as I anticipated. Breton Island to the rest of Nova Scotia. At that The next day was our first chance to really point, the divided highway was swapped for the experience riding on the island, and what two-lane roads and country lanes we enjoyed for a beautiful day it was. The sun shone in a the duration. The stress of running a business gorgeous blue sky, and the temperature was back in Colorado was gone. We were in “island perfect. We headed up the west coast along mode” now, and it was time to slow down. what is appropriately named “the Ceilidh Trail”
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CabotTrailFeature.indd 32 12-10-29 4:20 PM Far left: Riding the Cabot Trail at North Bay, Ingonish, on the east coast of Cape Breton. Left: Neil’s Harbor lighthouse along the Cabot Trail.
Glenora Inn & Distillery This small operation in (pronounced “Kay-Lee”) for the many Ceilidhs Baddeck, along the shores of Bras d’Or Lakes, a Glenville is on MacLellan’s – social gatherings focused on music and dance large, mostly saltwater, lake in the heart of Cape Brook, from which it gets – in the towns along the route. The area is rich Breton. We checked into the Inverary Inn (full of its key ingredient: water. in musical heritage and also houses the Celtic character), dropped our bags in a large, but cozy, It was the first distillery to Music Interpretive Centre in Judique. room warmed by a fireplace, and headed straight make single malt whisky Our first stop of the day was at the Dalbrae to the “Pickin’ & Grinnin” concert at the nearby outside of Scotland and Academy in Mabou for a step-dancing lesson, and Culture and Heritage Centre in Wagmatcook. still has the distinction of Catherine quickly joined in. Coming from Ireland, After the concert, we jumped back on the bike being the only Canadian where she learned step dancing, she caught on for a brisk 20 kilometre ride to the college. Not single malt whisky. While quickly, even though some of her Irish footwork that this day wasn’t full enough, but I knew the the distillery was being had to be replaced with its Scottish equivalent Festival Club – an informal late-night session at built in 1988, the founders since the Celtic traditions of Cape Breton look the Gaelic College that doesn’t even open until travelled to Scotland more to Scottish roots. From Dalbrae, we went 11 pm – would be hopping. It was even better to purchase copper pot straight for the whisky and the main stop of the than I imagined, as musicians from all around stills, a mash tun, and the day, a tour of the Glenora Inn & Distillery. the island showed up to perform. It was 2:30 am wooden washbacks needed The more we saw of this charming place, the by the time we left, though we could easily have for the distilling process. more we wished we had scheduled a stopover for stayed much longer. The ride home was slow and While their product is in the night. But we had a concert to see across the cold, and we were grateful not to see a moose. the style of single malt island, so after an amazing mid-afternoon bowl Come to think of it, we never saw a car, either. Scotch whisky, you can’t of seafood chowder and not much more than a After the late night, morning came a little call it “Scotch” if it isn’t whiff of the “Glen Breton Rare”, we were off to a sooner than I anticipated, but the gorgeous day made in Scotland! Note: potluck supper in Whycocomagh. made it easy to forget how little we slept. After Generally speaking, it’s These wonderful community-based meals Brent showed up on his bright yellow Road King® proper to write “Irish are served in firehouses, churches, legion halls, motorcycle, along with Greg Hull on his red Street whiskey” and “Scotch and community centres all over the island during Glide® motorcycle, we sat in the inn’s restaurant whisky” (with no “e”). It’s the festival. They’re a great way to meet people for coffee and soaked in the spectacular view while also generally “whisky” and get a sense of the local culture. For this discussing the ride ahead. Then we met up with in Canada and “whiskey” particular meal, music scholarship recipient Darrell and Sharon LaFosse on their Ultra Classic® in the United States. Visit Anita MacDonald treated us to her solo fiddle Electra Glide® Police Officer Special motorcycle www.glenoradistillery.com. playing from the small stage. (Darrell just retired from the “Mounties”, the Royal The sun was setting as we rode to our hotel in Canadian Mounted Police), and Andre Burton
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Riding by Scotch Cove on the road
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on his Electra Glide® Classic motorcycle. to an end, we had stopped at Broad Cove, Lakies After taking the opportunity to learn a little Head, and Green Cove as well. history with a quick tour of the college – and Day one on the Cabot Trail ended at the Keltic a quick photo op with Ashley MacIsaac, the Lodge on Middlehead in Ingonish, even though internationally acclaimed Cape Breton fiddler, our intended destination lay further ahead. It was whom we ran into in the gift shop – we set off getting late when we came to this historic old to ride one of the most spectacular stretches of lodge, which juts out into the water on a small road anywhere: the Cabot Trail. piece of land that divides South Bay Ingonish from North Bay Ingonish. We knew that if we Alexander Graham went further we would miss too much in the dark. Bell said: “I have travelled around the world. I There was a beautiful restaurant and lounge, More Than Just Irish have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, along with wonderful backgrounds for photos. For Celtic music has the Andes, the Alps, and the Highlands of someone with more time here, the hiking trails influenced and infused Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton out and golf are said to be fantastic. so many other styles rivals them all.” Day two began with the realization that of music – Bluegrass, The 250-kilometre Cabot Trail is a series of we hadn’t made the halfway mark, so without Old-Timey, Country, and connecting roads that create a circular route dwelling on the time we didn’t have, we rode Cajun – that the festival around the island. It hugs the rugged coastline, without stopping through the small picturesque includes all these in cuts into cliffs as it rises from the sea, and winds community of North Bay Ingonish. We didn’t their programming. its way through Cape Breton Highlands National really stop until we got to the Chowder House Irish singer, Mary Black, Park, only to come back out onto the sea again. near the lighthouse in Neil’s Harbor. It was closed whose music we have You can do it in a day, but we planned for two to for the season, but it was nice to sit out back at listened to for years, was have a little breathing room to enjoy it. Three days their picnic tables alongside the sea. one of our favourites would have been great and four even better. From Neil’s Harbor, we got off the main park as she sang with three How can you not feel wonderful with the perfect road to follow the coastline over South Mountain. equally acclaimed weather on these perfect motorcycling roads? This took us up and down and in and out to the siblings. The highlight Our first stop was at a couple of artists’ little fishing community of White Point on Aspy of the opening “Distant workshops, including glass blowing in North Bay. At Effie’s Brook near South Harbor, we met Sons and Daughters” Shore and a leather shop in Indian Brook. up with the Cabot Trail and the main park road, concert was surely Continuing back on our way to Wreck Cove, which we followed for 20 minutes to Cabot’s the encore, when 16 where we met up with the sea, we hugged Landing. In 1497, John Cabot touched land there musicians, including the the twisty coastline as we started up Cape to become the first European on North American entire Black family, took Smokey Mountain. This is Cape Breton and the soil (if you don’t count the Vikings and understand to the stage together. “Highlands” at its finest. We stopped at lookout that Columbus actually landed in the Caribbean). One trip to a holiday event at your Retailer or a visit to h-d.com/gifts is all it takes to unshackle after lookout to gaze in wonder at the mountains From Cabot’s Landing, we were less than and the sea below the gorgeous blue sky. At a kilometre from Darrell and Sharon’s house. your mind from the same old gift ideas. This year, park a little freedom under the tree. one stop, we ran into a Royal Canadian Mounted Somehow, Sharon had a pot of coffee and a plate Police officer named Shawn, one of a number we of homemade cookies out before we could find encountered – none of whom were on a horse. As the door, so we took a few minutes to enjoy their he and Darrell chatted, I realized Darrell was one peaceful spot right on the water. Poking my head well-connected rider. Before the day’s ride came around, it was easy to realize Darrell wasn’t Harley-Davidson and the Bar & Shield are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC.
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CabotTrailFeature.indd 34 12-10-29 4:20 PM One trip to a holiday event at your Retailer or a visit to h-d.com/gifts is all it takes to unshackle your mind from the same old gift ideas. This year, park a little freedom under the tree.
Harley-Davidson and the Bar & Shield are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC.
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David Spencer playing the character of Jean François celtic LaGuerre with his reproduction 1734 Grenadier’s Flintlock muzzle loader musket that he fires daily at the Fortress of Louisbourg.
just a retired Mountie, but rather a Mountie of small town life on this island. quite high rank. The photos of him with Queen And just in case my wife might think the day Elizabeth II were a dead giveaway. was too short, I pointed the bike toward the late- Here we were again – I was distracted, and night music at the Festival Club, 32 kilometres up the day was getting on. We had to make up time the road. Despite not having to be up at the crack to get to the end of the trail by the end of the day, of dawn the next day, we again left early and were so Andre, who knows every inch of these roads, back in our hotel by 3 am. led us straight up North Mountain, across the “Boar’s Back” – connecting Mackenzie Mountain Our trip was winding down, but to French Mountain – to a spot Sharon describes there was still a feast of feasts to be had at as her favourite place on the Cabot Trail: the Mary’s house the next day (more lobster than I’ve lookout point above Pleasant Bay, where she says ever had in a single sitting!), more music, and one you can see both Minke and Pothead whales on a last tourist attraction that we squeezed in on our clear day. way back to Halifax. The Fortress of Louisbourg Back on the bikes, we quickly rode towards National Historic Site, which offered fascinating the coast into an area known as Grande Falaise, insight into the complicated history of the island, just north of Chéticamp, a major Acadian was a great way to wrap things up. community. After saying good-bye to Andre, After we dropped the bike off at the Retail Darrell, and Sharon there, the rest of us Store and turned our thoughts toward home, I continued back to the docks of Baddeck, where reflected on what an amazing journey we’d been our posse split up further. Catherine and I were on, a rare opportunity to combine many of my KNOWLEDGE DOESN’T OPEN DOORS, back on our own to check in at the Inverary Inn passions into one trip. It made me realize there’s and explore the local scene. no reason to wait for such opportunities to come The food, in general, had been excellent, and along. I resolved to make them happen more it was to be no different in Baddeck, where we often. Should you decide to follow my tracks had a unique dinner at a restaurant simply called around Cape Breton, be sure to make the most “Lobster Suppers”. For just CAN$33, dinner of it – in whatever way suits you. Check out the included a good-sized lobster and all you could resources listed, and consider stopping at one of eat of every other course: local mussels by the the area H-D® Retailers to get the local bikers’ Explore Further bucket, seafood chowder, salad, cornbread, and perspective of everything going on. ITLearn OPENS how to fine-tune yourROADS pipes with For more information, visit dessert – all of it excellent. You don’t have to love Celtic music to enjoy the www.celtic-colours.com. You might think we would be ready for bed island during Celtic Colours. And there are other ® For more photographs, after a meal like this, but there was music festivals dedicated to food and wine, running, the Rider’s Edge Skilled Rider Course. visit www.lichterphoto.com. waiting for us in tiny North River. The concert, and even a bike event in early August. Whether Coming soon to an authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer near you. Destination Cape Breton called “Down the Road and Across the Sea”, was your other passions include golf, hiking, whale www.cbisland.com presented in the North River Community Hall, a watching, sightseeing, boating, food, or a host of quaint wooden multi-purpose building. It was the other options, tying your interests to your touring perfect place to present folk songs of Scotland, will ensure the most memorable trip. Ireland, and Cape Breton, while experiencing It certainly worked for me. 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, and Rider’s Edge are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC. © 2012 H-D. 36 hog® magazine canada
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WideGlideFeature.indd 39 2012-11-09 3:09 PM flame colour options (including ruise through the southern California the Vivid Black with Flames ® desert for 15 hours, like HOG Magazine (USA) version shown here) deliver the style most frequently Editor, Matt ing,K and I did recently, and subtlety associated with the model. begins to take on a whole new meaning. In contrast to three- plus decades of history, the CAfter awhile, all rocks cease with 6-speed Cruise DriveTM cruisers. The result: many BlacklineTM motorcycle is one to appear exactly the same; transmission. But that’s where formerly chrome components of the youngest models in numerous flowers emerge the similarities mostly end and (such as rims, sissy bars, the Harley-Davidson® lineup, among the scrub, if you the differences (both stark and headlamp bucket handlebar having begun its journey in train yourself to look for subtle) begin to emerge. risers, fender supports, and 2011 as a Factory reflection of them; there’s a significant The Wide Glide® motorcycle engine covers) were replaced the raw, hand-hewn customs temperature difference when has delivered its stretched by blackened versions for its being built and ridden by the the road climbs five hundred attitude since 1980, with its reintroduction in 2010. recent generation of builders. feet; the sight of an abandoned signature elements taking a In its current incarnation, It’s a genre that prefers its building turns from “cool” into modern turn in the current the Wide Glide® motorcycle bikes stripped-to-the-bone, a catacomb of failed dreams; model: 49-mm front forks, gets its rumble from a rubber- with only flashes of chrome and the Harley-Davidson® raked out to 34 degrees mounted Twin Cam 103TM instead of the full slathering, BlacklineTM and Dyna® Wide and with a broad spread to powertrain with Electronic and a rider position with fists Glide® motorcycles cease to be accentuate the 21-inch by 2.15- Sequential Port Fuel Injection close together and punching very similar motorcycles. inch front wheel; sissy bar; low- and a Tommy Gun 2-1-2 forward against the wind. Why I previously thought slung saddle; twin outboard collector exhaust with dual A member of the Softail® these cruisers were so similar coil-over rear shocks; and mufflers. A low 25.5-inch seat family, the BlacklineTM is a bit baffling now. Yes, they forward foot controls. height is courtesy of a slammed motorcycle delivers on its have a similar long, chopper- A one-year hiatus in 2009 suspension, while the internally design intentions with the like profile and forward foot gave H-D® engineers time for wired handlebar, chopped rear clean lines of a vintage hardtail controls. Yes, both have laced a Wide Glide® model refresh, fender, and combined stop/ frame, wrapped tight around wheels and bobbed fenders. to reflect what was happening turn/tail LED lights reflect its its rigid-mount Twin Cam And yes, each is powered on the street, as builders and minimalist roots. And while it’s 103BTM counter-balanced by a Twin Cam 103TM engine riders customized their own available in Vivid Black, three engine and 6-speed Cruise
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DriveTM transmission. Lake Havasu, Arizona, stopping exactly comfortable when $18,169 for Black Denim, and What sets the BlacklineTM to swap rides at nearly every blasting straight into a strong $18,309 for either of the two motorcycle apart from other deserted shack and gas station headwind at 113 km/h for two-tone options. Both are Softail® models is a slammed along the way, the differences two uninterrupted hours (the available with the optional suspension, narrow rear end, between the Wide Glide® and consequence of forward foot Harley-Davidson® Smart and ultra-sculpted seat that BlacklineTM motorcycles grow controls and no significant Security System with hands- produce a ground-hugging 24- even more apparent. wind protection), I was less free security fob and Anti- inch laden seat height. With its 17-inch rear wheel fatigued on the BlacklineTM Lock Braking System. Styling details are equally and 180-mm tire, the Wide motorcycle, probably because Riders looking for a street unique to the BlacklineTM Glide® motorcycle isolates the the narrower bars and cruiser with a stretched, low motorcycle, including a 19-litre rider from the road more than forward reach reduced the chopper profile are fortunate fuel tank with a nearly flush- the BlacklineTM motorcycle, parachute effect. to have these two options. mounted fuel cap and low- despite the latter’s increased Conversely, the Wide For those who prefer the profile, die-cast trim panel suspension travel (5.6/3.6 Glide® motorcycle’s wider and stripped, raw-edged look and running down the centre, inches front/rear vs. 5.0/3.1 more laid-back handlebars feel of a traditional bobber, the rather than the much larger inches). It’s a dynamic that is offer more leverage for quick BlacklineTM motorcycle is worth centre console on other Softail® further enhanced by the Wide counter-steering, a fact duly a long look and test ride. For models. A bobbed rear fender Glide® motorcycle’s nearly 2 noted when working lane those looking to cut a wider is held by raw forged supports, inch longer wheelbase (68.3 changes during morning rush path with more visual details, with the minimalist stop/turn/ inches vs. 66.5 inches). hour in Los Angeles. the Wide Glide® motorcycle tail lights combo, all hugging a While I felt a stronger Starting at MSRP $17,029 remains an iconic option. skinny 144-mm Dunlop® tire on connection with the road and a for Vivid Black and bumping As for me, a previous a 16-inch rim. more consistent feel with the to $17,859 for the three two- believer that these were The BlacklineTM motorcycle’s BlacklineTM motorcycle as it tone options, the Wide Glide® vastly similar motorcycles, Split DragTM handlebar mounts banked into a turn, King found motorcycle costs a handful I abandoned that thought like directly to the top triple clamp, his sweet spot with the Wide of hundreds less than the an old gas station on a without a traditional riser, Glide® motorcycle. BlacklineTM motorcycle, which mostly forgotten road in the and features internal wiring Although neither bike is runs $17,719 for Vivid Black, Mojave Desert. to further scrub any of the visual clutter. And, I’m happy to report that the bars are indeed narrow, with a fists- Riders looking for a street cruiser with forward hand position. Nestled a stretched, low chopper profile are between the bars and mounted fortunate to have these two options. to the top triple clamp is the lone gauge: an analogue speedometer that also holds indicator lights, including a low-fuel warning and a miles- to-empty display. Whereas the Wide Glide® motorcycle was darkened in its 2010 redux, by comparison much more of the BlacklineTM motorcycle is finished in black, including the horseshoe oil tank, turn signals, triple clamps, fork lowers, and most of the powertrain. The result is that the BlacklineTM motorcycle is far more visually understated than the Wide Glide® motorcycle, whose select chrome components and flame paint make a strong visual impact. While cruising the bikes from Los Angeles, California, to
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WideGlideFeature.indd 41 2012-11-09 3:10 PM Forged of solid bronze and plated with black nickel, the 110th Gas Tank Badge is its own work of art.
H-D® 110TH ANNIVERSARY MOTORCYCLES Magnificent Model year 2013 marks the 110th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. To commemorate the occasion, Harley-Davidson Motor Company brings artistry, premium options, and exclusivity to its 110th Anniversary Edition motorcycles. It’s a different approach than the past two anniversaries.
hereas the 100th Anniversary Motorcycles in 2003 were available in full production on all models, and the 105th Anniversary motorcycles offered large production runs of each Anniversary W th Edition model, for 2013 only seven models receive the 110 Anniversary treatment, each is being built in limited quantities to reflect their rarity and historical importance. Each of the seven 110th models is adorned with exclusive paint, graphics, and badges and serialized with its production number. Most striking, perhaps, is the 110th Gas Tank Badge. It’s made of forged solid bronze, then plated with black nickel and distressed to highlight the bronze. As a finishing touch, a gold Bar & Shield Cloisonné is inserted into the main body of the “wing” to create a true sculpted work of art. In addition, each 110th Anniversary model is the top-of-the-line version of that model, meaning it’s equipped with every available option that’s offered on the stock non-anniversary edition. Some 110th Anniversary models also get special seat treatment and wheels. For more information on the 2013 Harley-Davidson® 110th Anniversary Edition motorcycles, see your authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer or visit harleycanada.com
42 hog® magazine canada 110thProduct.indd 42 712-10-29 4:23 PM Roughly 1,700 examples of the 110th Anniversary Edition Softail® Fat Boy® Lo model will be produced.
Each of the seven 110th Anniversary models will be produced in limited quantities.
A special badge on each 110th Anniversary model indicates its production number.
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Ride to Eat (Healthier) Fueling Your Body on the Road. By Melissa Gevo
A Focus on Food the more important (as well as as oatmeal, a veggie omelet, or Whole grain breakfast cereal As with so many H.O.G.® more challenging) it becomes whole fruits instead of juices. with skim or low-fat milk is Chapters around the country, to fuel our bodies properly and Have wheat toast instead of another good option while one of the unofficial mottos at keep our health on track. a doughnut or pancakes with on the road – these can the Marietta chapter is “Live to So what should you eat syrup. Stay away from high- sometimes even be found in Ride, Ride to Eat”. There are few while on that road trip, when sugar foods in the morning, as single-serving packages at gas things our members like more you’re gone for several days or they can improve your mood stations. Finally, a protein bar than taking a great ride to enjoy weeks at a time? Let’s start with initially but then leave you can be an adequate substitute a great meal somewhere away getting going in the morning feeling tired. You need to be for a breakfast meal if it from home. and roll forward through the day wide awake when the throttle is doesn’t contain a lot of sugar And while we all love to eat from there. Sidestands up! wide open. and high calories. It’s best to lunch at that roadside barbecue Good sources of lean read the label. A breakfast shack that everyone raves A Powerful Breakfast protein in the morning are burrito or breakfast sandwich about, the longer the road trip, Choose high-fibre foods, such hard-boiled eggs or yogurt. is better than a sweet roll.
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A High-Octane Lunch meats, whole grains, and as about 50 percent more. Half especially when it’s hot! Avoid This* is when you need to be many vegetables as you can. again as much! soda and high-sugar drinks, as refueled; after a few hours of The biggest difference was those have empty calories and riding, it’s time to put some A Satisfying Dinner with dessert. This could be that can actually make you more healthy nutrients in your gas After a long day of riding, because friends enjoy each dehydrated. Choose 100 percent tank. Order a salad and some nothing feels better than to relax other’s company they extend juices instead. soup to fill you up. These around a table with your riding their time together so linger normally have healthier buddies and talk about the ride over dessert. This is a good time Eat to Live (Better) ingredients, and then you can so far. Choose a healthy entrée to share your dessert (again, Finally, be sure to pack (and go easy on the more calorie- such as grilled fish or chicken. sometimes the portion sizes take!) any vitamin supplements dense main entrée. Eat the You can have a steak, but just are huge!) so you don’t feel and medications you normally vegetables if they come with order a smaller portion size, and deprived later. take. If you don’t take vitamins, the meal or order them on don’t load up the potato with lots a road trip is a great time to the side. You still should eat of butter and sour cream. Keep Nourishing Snacks start. And some riders, of 6-9 servings of vegetables a the veggies coming and feel free Snacks should be low in course, have special diets day, even away from home. (If to enjoy one slice (not the whole saturated fats, low in sugar, they need to follow for specific this is a big challenge for you, loaf!) of the bread they bring and nutritious. If you’re able health issues such as diabetes consider a vegetable powder to the table. Even pizza can be to pack a cooler on your bike, or high cholesterol. supplement from a health food a good choice, believe it or not. pack fresh cut veggies and It would be great if we store. Mixed with juice in the Just order the thin crust and add fruit. Individually wrapped could take a vacation from morning, this can be a great extra vegetables instead of string cheese is full of calcium those conditions, but that isn’t way to start your day!) extra cheese. and protein. If you don’t have possible. With a little planning, Go easy on the fried stuff There’s no need to count a cooler, apples are a great effort, and willpower, we can (avoid it altogether if you can!), calories on vacation, just be snack you can eat on the fly (no navigate around most junk food as that’s where all the fat is mindful of what you’re eating. peeling or cutting required). and maintain a healthy eating hiding. Remember: it’s much Do your best to make good Nuts, seeds, and whole program while enjoying the harder to hide once our bodies choices, and don’t go overboard grain crackers, which provide open road. have stored the fat we can’t on the quantity. extra fibre, are also good Our reward is to feel burn off! Select foods that are Also, keep in mind that options. Walnuts, almonds, and healthier, be more alert, and be prepared with low-fat methods, being on the road with friends cashews contain beneficial able to ride – and even live to such as baked chicken or may subconsciously affect polyunsaturated fats and are ride – a little longer. grilled meats. your eating habits. Appetite easy to travel with. Jerky is Consider sharing a meal. researcher, Dr. Barbara Rolls another food that travels well Many restaurants serve way- of Penn State University and provides protein that keeps Guest author Melissa Gevo is a too-big portions, and since we has done some interesting you fuller longer. If you crave member of the Marietta Chapter can’t do doggie bags on long experiments showing the chips, pita chips or other baked in Marietta, Georgia. Melissa is trips there will be less food to effects of socialization on food snacks can satisfy that craving studying dietetics at Life University, waste. Sandwich shops that let consumption. She found that without all the fat. and as a class assignment, wrote you pick the ingredients are a when people socialize with Of course, be sure to drink this article about eating healthy good alternative. Choose lean friends during meals they eat plenty of water along the way – while on the road on a motorcycle.
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stitched seam is skived to thin out the cut edges of the leather. The Leather is in Other design elements further focus on comfort, including pre-curved sleeves the Details that match the natural arm position while riding, action back (the deep pleats at the back of each shoulder) for maximum mobility when your arms are in the straightforward riding position, and zippered air vents for custom cooling control. Most MotorClothes® leather jackets also offer customizable protection via built-in pockets for adding accessory body armour. Located in key impact areas, such as the shoulders, elbows, and back, the lightweight polymer armour naturally forms to the rider’s shape and absorbs energy upon impact. The incorporation of 3M® Scotchlite® Reflective Material in the various piping and graphics reflects light back to its original source, enhancing visibility of the rider to other motorists.
Frequently called the “Harley uniform”, the leather riding the leather riding jacket jacket is nearly as iconic as the motorcycle itself. But just as is nearly as iconic as the all motorcycles are not the same, neither are leather motorcycle itself. jackets, which is why Harley-Davidson® Genuine soaked for an extended period in greatest durability and comfort. Dozens of men’s and MotorClothes® leather jackets a* large drum of natural dye that In areas of the jacket that women’s MotorClothes® demand closer inspection. penetrates all the way through withstand the greatest stress, a leather jackets offer additional Because it’s what you don’t see the hide and then are tumbled specialized sewing stitch known features and functionality, that truly defines them. in the barrel. While more as “bar tacking” creates a tight including perforated leather, Whether it’s lightweight (0.6- expensive than the typical top- zigzag pattern that is repeated fully waterproof leather, vintage 0.8 mm thick, ideal for warm coated process, drum dyeing perpendicularly over itself for leather, and other technologies. ® weather conditions), midweight produces the deepest, longest- the ultimate reinforcement. Each is backed by a Limited (0.9-1.0 mm, for all weather lasting colour and preserves Five-ply nylon thread Warranty to be free from conditions), or heavyweight (1.1 and softens the hide, making adds strength to select high- Factory defects in materials and mm or greater, for strongest it flexible and comfortable. It stressed seams, while other workmanship for five years. resistance to abrasion and also means that the leather will seams are joined using the The result is jackets that wind-blocking) leather, retain its colour and not rub off double-needle topstitching deliver years of uncompromising MotorClothes® leather jackets onto other garments. technique to minimize the comfort and performance. feature drum-dyed hides. Premium materials are amount of exposed seam and to See them now at your During the drum-dying matched by a construction enhance durability. To minimize authorized Canadian Harley- process, prepared skins are process that ensures the bulk at the seams, each Davidson® Retailer.
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Break Out From It’s long, lean, and custom. It has mind- the Crowd boggling paint, miles of chrome, and a screaming 110 cubic- inch V-Twin engine. And it’s an all-new model in the Harley- Davidson® Softail® family. By Matt King Photography by Kevin Netz
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Pitstop.indd 50 12-10-29 4:28 PM large metal flake over a black base and finishing it with clear coats. Out in the natural light, Break Out From the many coats of paint and But if there’s something that truly stands out about gold tint give the paint a look of the brand-new 2013 BreakoutTM model from the brilliant sunshine. The finishing touch for this paint scheme is TM the Crowd Harley-Davidson® Custom Vehicle Operations the Hard Candy CustomTM logo group, it’s the wheels. Aggressively designed, on the rear fender, proving this dripping with chrome, and wrapped with massive bike is the best of the best. This unique custom paint is rubber, they’re in your face like motorcycle continues the paired with a black leather a punch in the mouth. Together tradition with three dramatic seat, with Horn-back Gator- with its three spectacular paint colour schemes. BreakoutTM style accents. options, the BreakoutTM model Team Manager, Jeff Smith, delivers a one-two styling punch. and Rasmussen, working with Crimson Red Sunglo Like all CVOTM models, the Gunslinger Custom Paint in and Scarlet Lace with BreakoutTM motorcycle is aimed Golden, Colorado, developed Hammered Sterling at the rider who is looking for a three exclusive paint treatments Graphics bike that exudes a custom look that are unique in the Harley- To create a graphic effect on the without the compromises that Davidson® lineup: lower portions of the fuel tank often come with small volume and fenders, a black base coat or one-off customs. The CVOTM Black Diamond and is sprayed through lace fabric bike owner wants exclusivity Molten Silver with placed over a Crimson Red combined with the reassurance Crushed Slate Graphics base colour and finished with of Factory engineering and Bare steel sections of the fuel a layer of Scarlet Candy. Hand durability in a package that tank and fenders are sanded in application of the lace assures still has the ability to shock the ten stages up to the 3,000-grit that no two painted parts will visual senses. level. Three additional hand- have the same exact pattern. “We gave the Turbine polishing steps bring the part This colour is paired with a rich- wheels a great deal of drama to a high luster. This hand- brown leather seat, with Horn- by pulling the spoke ridges all craftsmanship makes each back Gator-style accents. the way through to the edges painted part unique and a true All three of the paint of the rim, which makes their custom. Soon after polishing, schemes on the BreakoutTM diameter appear even larger,” multiple clear coats are applied, motorcycle are visually stunning says Harley-Davidson Styling letting the polished steel shine and practically guaranteed Manager, Kirk Rasmussen. through and protecting the to catch the eye of jealous “The dramatic diameter of the finish from the elements. This onlookers from across the 21-inch front wheel with a 130 colour is paired with a black parking lot. “People will be mm tire and the matching leather seat, with Horn-back flocking to this bike to see 18-inch rear wheel with a 240 Gator-style accents. the finish up close and will mm tire give the bike a strong recognize it as a brand-new proportional foundation.” Hard Candy Gold Dust super-premium pure custom Perhaps the most unique and Liquid Sun with Pagan look – perhaps the most and exclusive feature of the Gold Graphics spectacular paint ever to rolled CVOTM BreakoutTM motorcycle is This paint set also features off the line on a Factory-built the hand-polished metal and hand-polished sections on CVO motorcycle,” says Smith. hand-applied lace graphic paint the fuel tank and fenders, but schemes. Exquisite palettes and the candy clear coat is tinted The BreakoutTM model expert application techniques to give the polished areas the is built on the classic Softail® are hallmarks of the CVOTM gleaming Liquid Sun tone. Gold chassis, which since its mid- lineup, and the BreakoutTM Dust is created by applying 1980s debut has mated the
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It’s a potent clean lines of a vintage hardtail frame with the suspension drivetrain control of a pair of horizontally and chassis mounted coil-over shock* absorbers tucked under the transmission between combination the framerails. Also tightly that packaged in the frame is a counter-balanced and rigid- produces mounted Screamin’ Eagle® Twin Cam 110BTM V-Twin forceful engine with a Heavy Breather air cleaner, rated at 112 ft-lbs power... of torque at 3,500 rpm, and mated to a 6-speed Cruise DriveTM transmission. This is the highest power-to-weight ratio in the current CVOTM motorcycle lineup and guarantees a pulse- quickening, responsive ride at any speed. It’s a potent drivetrain the suspension is not tuned “We worked very hard to with braided stainless steel and chassis combination right, you’re going to get a get the riding comfort and vent lines, one-piece forged that produces forceful power, lot of force transmitted to the ergonomics right. We went for aluminum rear fender supports, effortless handling, a superbly rider,” says George Vandyke, a neutral position so we have Slipstream hand and foot comfortable ride, and excellent CVOTM assistant team leader on the wide bars, but the rider’s controls collection, and front braking thanks to standard the BreakoutTM project. “CVO not stretched out too far. The and rear fenders chopped to the front and rear anti-lock disc engineers, working with our foot controls are also very bare minimum showcasing the brakes. During a 150-mile ride and handling experts, re- reachable,” says Vandyke. “We meaty rubber. Other standard shakedown run on southeast tuned the suspension so it’s put a lot of miles on the bike, features include electronic Wisconsin’s notoriously comfortable from road inputs [designing] for seat comfort. Our cruise control, keyless ignition, abusive roads, I was delighted and well-balanced front to rear goal was to be able to ride the and security system. to experience the exceptional by modifying how the shocks fuel tank down, get off, fill it up, The CVOTM BreakoutTM model job CVOTM engineers have done handle harsh road conditions.” stretch, and get back on it and also shows off the innovation with the suspension tuning Combined with the neutral go. We also designed the pillion of H-D® engineering. CVOTM on the BreakoutTM motorcycle, riding position created by the to come forward far enough to Engineer, Jeremy Lenzendorf, especially over abrupt seams swept-back handlebar and give a nice bucket position for designed new single-piece and highway expansion joints forward foot controls, the lower back support.” chromed aluminum fender that often result in unpleasant BreakoutTM motorcycle is a bike Speaking of bling, the supports, a first for Harley- transmissions of force through that you can comfortably ride BreakoutTM motorcycle is Davidson. “Using aluminum for the spine on motorcycles with all the way to the next gas stop, loaded with it, beginning with the new rear fender supports lowered suspensions. After which thanks to its generous the exclusive Turbine wheels. allowed us to do three things: initially bracing for every five-gallon fuel tank, should Adding to the chrome overload route the rear turn signal wiring expected bump, I quickly came approach or even exceed 200 are an internally wired chrome in a hidden channel outside the to appreciate how well the miles, depending on your riding handlebar with integrated fender so the fender sidewalls artfully tuned suspension style. It’s not a full-size Touring riser and 4-inch combination could be brought in tighter of the BreakoutTM motorcycle model, but this is a bike you can speedometer and tachometer, to the tire, easily polish the soaks up even the worst road easily ride all day long, which polished and chromed single- parts for chrome plating, and surface abuses. is saying a lot for a long, low rib cast-aluminum oil tank, reduce the weight of the widest “If you hit a pothole, and custom sporting this much bling. low-profile chrome console Softail® rear fender system by
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Pitstop.indd 52 12-10-29 4:28 PM HARD CANDY CUSTOMTM each more than seven times the size of metal flake used in typical production paint, over a black base coat. The flake is then covered with multiple layers of clear coat, which when combined with hand sanding produces a finished surface with extraordinary depth. Each Hard Candy CustomTM paint set will be finished with graphics specific For 2013, Harley-Davidson which will be selectively offered to the motorcycle model and Motor Company goes old-school as solid-colour options on five feature a special Hard Candy cool with Hard Candy CustomTM, Harley-Davidson® production CustomTM logo. a styling movement that spans motorcycles for 2013. Hard The finish gets bigger and generations, cultures, and Candy Big Red Flake made its bolder with 12 more intricate, markets from Brooklyn to debut in 2012 on the Seventy- two-tone Hard Candy Yokohama. Rooted in themes TwoTM model, and for 2013 that CustomTM Flake Core Series first seen in the chopper era colour is joined by Hard Candy paint sets and fuel tanks of the late 1960s, Hard Candy Lucky Green Flake and Hard from the Harley-Davidson® CustomTM embraces a trend that Candy Coloma Gold. At least Genuine Motor Accessories has reemerged from garages one Hard Candy CustomTM colour Colour Shop, available for around the globe: dazzling will be offered on these Harley- many Sportster®, Dyna®, metal flake paint, brilliant Davidson® motorcycle models: Softail®, and Touring model chrome, and styling details that Seventy-TwoTM, Street Bob®, motorcycles. One paint set are simultaneously current BlacklineTM, Softail® Deluxe, and offered on the 2013 CVOTM and nostalgic. Forty-EightTM. BreakoutTM model, Hard Candy Hard Candy CustomTM The three production Hard Gold Dust and Liquid Sun with elements include 16 new “big Candy CustomTM colours are Pagan Gold, is also a Hard flake” paint finishes, three of created by applying tinted flakes, Candy CustomTM selection.
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS Top: Horn-back Gator-style accents long customs from custom adorn the leather seat. Right: Hand-applied lace patterns builders, but with this bike you make each bike’s paint unique. Bottom: The Screamin’ Eagle® have the Harley® engineering, Heavy Breather air cleaner assembly bumps the Screamin’ intelligence, and experience to Eagle® Twin Cam 110BTM engine’s torque curve by about 5 ft-lbs, make a bike that looks very cool, bringing its output to 112 ft-lbs at 3,500 rpm. is head-turning, but also rides very well,” says Vandyke. “We’re very proud to have the whole package of styling, ride four pounds compared to the functional as they are attractive. quality and ergonomics make and handling, and Factory narrowest version – a triple Dripping in chrome with it equally at home on a road durability. It’s ergonomically win!” The sleek, low-profile its raked front end, massive trip of any length. That’s a friendly, it’s fun to ride, it’s sexy, chrome console, also a first on front wheel, steamroller rear combination that can be difficult and we believe it’s going to be a an H-D® model, incorporates tire, and off-the-chart paint to achieve in a motorcycle, pretty big hit.” braided stainless steel fuel schemes, the BreakoutTM but CVOTM customization has The 2013 CVOTM BreakoutTM tank vent lines in another motorcycle is a bike that is in its hit both marks with the motorcycle has a Canadian example of engineering and element parked at the curb in BreakoutTM model. MSRP of $30,099. Production styling working together to front of your favourite watering “The CVOTM BreakoutTM will be limited to approximately develop parts that are as hole, while its superb ride [motorcycle] competes with 1,900 units.
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easy does it New products from Genuine Harley-Davidson® Motor Accessories make it easier to protect your bike, protect yourself from the elements, and shift gears.
Storage Covers Redesigned with a unique cinching system that draws together excess material for a snug fit, the new storage covers have features specific to Harley-Davidson® products, like a hook and loop opening for antennas, an opening for a security chain, an integrated alarm pouch, and a sewn-in pouch for easy cover storage. Some covers also feature heat shield panels for protection from hot exhaust, and all outdoor covers feature taped seams for increased water resistance.
Rear view of Trike cover
Soft Lowers Easier Squeezing Designed for use with H-D® Thanks to a unique offset design Engine Guards, the Soft Lowers of the handlebar and grip, the add comfort by minimizing Reduced reach new Easy Squeeze Reduced wind blast to your legs. They Clutch Reach Handlebar moves attach and detach quickly the rider’s hand a half-inch without tools, and the zippered- closer to the clutch lever for edge design enables zipping greater leverage and reduced the fabric up to any highway fatigue. They are a direct peg position. Reflective piping Stock reach replacement for the stock offers reflectivity in low-light bars on 2007 and later XL883L conditions, while convenient models, 2006 and later FLSTN pockets on the Sportster,® models, and 1986 and later Dyna,® and Touring kits provide FLSTC models with no need for extra storage. new cables.
For more information on fitment and model compatibility, go to harleycanada.com or visit your authorized Canadian H-D® Retailer.
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national rally wrap-up A fresh new look and feel to an old favourite. By Gina McNeil, Editor. Photography by John Wang
The Hub-and-Spokes approach paid off in spades. Working in partnership with the incredibly supportive City The first-ever Canadian National Riding Rally was a smashing of Moncton and the Delta Beauséjour, everyone worked very success – including the new formula with Moncton acting as the hard to produce this fun new approach to an old favourite. Many host “Hub” while Prince Edward Island, Miramichi, and Saint John folks from all over shared their positive feedback on the rides, took on the “Spokes” duties of riding and having fun, with scenic entertainment, and food for the event. In a quick summary, we routes along the way – for the approximately 1,000 participants. had wonderful friendly down-home Maritime hospitality, typical
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Atlantic weather (unpredictable), Canada’s Got Talent runners- event at their Store that included went the Fundy Trail route to nearly a thousand participants, up, Angry Candy. What an great entertainment and little bit enjoy the ocean views (and wonderful volunteers who came exceptional way to start off of local flavour, with a sampling the infamous “sticky buns” in from three provinces to help out, the event. The talent left a of seafood chowder or poutine Alma), and on to Saint John. fun and well organized Harley- lasting impression with our VIP for those who were still hungry There, the local Retailer, Davidson® Retail partners, and guest from Harley-Davidson later into the night. The host Eldridge’s, continued with the very successful rides throughout Motor Company, Gregg Murdie, also kept their Retail Store open local food flair by providing us the week. Director of Regional Sales throughout the evening party for with a multitude of mussels The Rally event kicked off on Operations, Southeast. those who wanted to continue appetizer, followed by a Wednesday with the Opening The focal point for Thursday to buy H-D® merchandise. baked ham, potato, and pasta Ceremonies held in front morning was the highly Friday kicked off with salad meal. of Moncton City Hall, which anticipated ride across the a “Rooster Run” for those Back at home-base, the engaged the approximately 500 Confederation Bridge to Prince 250 early birds, who were City of Moncton closed a large or so members who were in Edward Island to enjoy a roast challenged by the weather, but section of Main Street and the attendance for the formalities. pork and sausage lunch at Red opted to show their true passion local community came down
Attendance increased Rock Harley-Davidson®, as well for riding by heading out in the to join in the festivities by throughout the evening as we as a tour of the Island at our rain to Miramichi to join the checking out the hundreds of welcomed the local community leisure to take in miles of red local Retailer, J.H. Stewart, multi-brand bikes that lined who joined in the celebrations, potato clay and a multitude of for a scrambled egg, sausage, the street and enjoy the friendly with entertainment from Jared tourist opportunities on route. and bean breakfast. The ride biker atmosphere. The evening Lutes and one of the most The evening saw Toys for Big continued on through some ended with another concert popular groups in the region, Boys play host to an outdoor incredibly scenic roads if you in downtown Moncton with a
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Pitstop.indd 56 12-10-29 4:29 PM variety of different acts that of many of those who attended has for their special piece of Delta Beauséjour Hotel (clocked included Chris Colepaugh, the Market and were not machinery based on what they at 14 minutes to feed everyone), Danny Boudreau, and Kevin expecting that they would have offered up for display. and a great dinner band called McIntyre to entertain all those had the opportunity to not only Saturday afternoon played Third Degree, which had people who didn’t go to bed early after get on a Harley® motorcycle, host to a parade of 300 on their feet dancing until we the long day of riding. but to actually feel the roar and plus die-hard weather riders moved the party back downtown Aside from the mood- vibration as they shifted gears who represented the Brand in front of City Hall to join at dampening rainy weather that with the largest of smiles. through the streets of least two thousand of our local kicked off our day, one of the Later in the morning was Riverview, Moncton, Dieppe, friends for more entertainment focal points for Saturday morning the Show ‘N Shine event, which and in some cases, Riverview with Mel & the Strombachs, was the H.O.G.® mall at the was held in front of the host again … which was quite the and the grand finale with the Moncton Market that engaged hotel, the Delta Beauséjour, and “memorable experience” once again exceptional music of our members with the already highlighted over 45 exquisite (don’t ask!). Angry Candy. existing 100+ vendors that motorcycles with a variety of Saturday evening started Next up on our epic show their wares every week, unique designs and forms of with the group picture on the event to-do list is the 110th as well as all of our Harley- expression that captured the Moncton Riverfront and dinner Anniversary Celebrations, Davidson® Retailers who offered curiosity and “wows” of many took place in the same location which are being held August 29 a variety of H-D® merchandise who braved the rain to stop by under one of the largest and to September 1, 2013, in for anyone to purchase in the just to have a look and vote for most spectacularly set-up Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Check local area. We also included their favourite bike. There is tents I have ever seen. The out harleycanada.com two JumpstartTM displays that no question of the pride and closing highlighted the awards, for regular updates as the captured the eye and excitement effort each of these participants amazing food service from the planning progresses.
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the georgian bay circle tour Closer than expected; beyond your expectations By Dustin A. Woods
There is no more relaxing way be too ambitious, but should and the elements, so plan your surprised. I did some sniffing to spend a vacation than taking still involve travelling a decent itinerary and attire accordingly. around and found that Georgian a trip by motorcycle. Free from enough distance to get outside Hope for the best, but plan for Bay offers a surprisingly diverse the distraction of email, phone of your area code and comfort the worst; that includes packing selection of scenery and options calls, and various handheld zone – the weekly ride to both rain gear and sunscreen, for places to play and stay. It is devices that monopolize our Starbucks doesn’t count. a GPS or even a good old a perfect distance, because it time and attention, at one with Regardless of whether I fashioned map, first-aid, and is off the beaten path but won’t the open road with time for camp or stay in a hotel, I always tool kits. Better safe than sorry. take long to get there and back. reflection and refuge from the have a general idea of where For my first trip of the There is also plenty to keep daily grind. How often do you I’ll be sleeping, but with plenty season, I had a free weekend you busy if you have more time see motorcycles parked outside of flexibility for spontaneity and at my disposal, a 2012 Harley- to spend. of a therapist’s office? Exactly. misadventure. I find doing a Davidson® Street Glide® CVOTM Since it was the summer Whether it’s your first excursion little research beforehand goes motorcycle, and a full tank of solstice, I decided to take of the season, or possibly ever, a long way towards allowing me gas. How much can you explore advantage of the longest day of there are certain essentials that to learn about where to go and in between quitting time on the year by scoping out as many one should aim to achieve. The what to do. Unlike driving a car, Friday afternoon and roll call beaches as I could over the ideal first road trip shouldn’t you will be exposed to fatigue on Monday morning? You’d be course of the weekend. I saw
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the 110cu in Screamin’ Eagle® V-Twin engine sputtered and roared to life, he laughed and giggled maniacally, clapping his hands – a future rider no doubt. His mother seemed less impressed, but I certainly made his day. Circling Georgian Bay on the west side involves crossing the main channel between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay on the Chi-Cheemaun ferry. I arrived early, so I killed some and bounds since to become and even buskers entertaining time watching boats go by a true diamond in the rough. passersby – something you and enjoyed some fresh fudge After a long day of work and a would associate with the big from the Wigwam Gift Shoppe, few solid hours on the bike, the city. Continuing south, the which I highly recommend. hot shower and one of the most landscape abruptly changed The 50-km ride from South comfortable beds I’ve slept on in as the smooth asphalt snaked Baymouth on Manitoulin Island recent memory were a godsend. through giant rock faces and to Tobermory on the tip of the Sunset didn’t occur until late pristine lakes that one would Bruce Peninsula takes about in the evening, so I had enough usually associate with British two hours, travels between time to ride to Waubuno Beach Colombia. The scenery changed the islands of the Fathom Five to enjoy its colourful splendour. once again as I reached National Marine Park, and The next morning I set off to Providence Bay, which seemed passes the Imperial Tower of several interesting lighthouses check out Killbear Beach before more reminiscent of the the Cove Island Lighthouse, and waterfalls I’d been told heading North on Highway 69 Hamptons than Ontario. making you feel as if you’ve were worth a look. My goal for to Sudbury. You wouldn’t think Walking back to the bike travelled to Nova Scotia even the first night was to get out of of such a city at the top of a after snapping pictures on the though you are only hours away Toronto and ensure that I wasn’t list of beach destinations, but beach, a mother was trying from the city. Chi-Cheemaun, under too much pressure to both Bell Parks Beach and to pull her son, who must which I discovered means log serious miles the next day. Moonlight Beach were well have been five or six, away “Big Canoe” in Ojibwa, is large I figured Parry Sound would be worth the trip. After enjoying from staring at the gleaming enough to carry 143 cars and as good a spot as any and would a cold drink and some lunch, Harley® motorcycle. I asked if 638 passengers. I had no idea be a big enough city for access I headed west on Highway 17 he wanted to help me start the how large this “big” ferry was to fuel for both the bike and then south on Highway 6 to engine and his eyes grew as and was surprised to see a myself if I got there later than Espanola, passing through big as pie plates as he nodded number of transport trucks expected. I had stayed at the the quaint little town of Little enthusiastically. Asking his emerge from its raised nose Bayside Inn several years ago Current, a small town with impatient mother’s permission, upon docking. Spots fill up when it first opened, and it was a big heart. The main street I propped him up on my lap and quickly, so if you plan on doing not quite ready for prime time, was bustling with people out primed the engine, instructing the same, book early. but it has improved by leaps shopping, having patio drinks, him to hold the start button. As While I am fortunate enough
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...I decided to take advantage of the longest day of the year by scoping out as many beaches as I could... *to have travelled all over the they are today. gear from the saddlebags in the hadn’t had to deal with all world, I am always amazed at Visiting the Big Tub pouring rain. weekend. It turns out it only how beautiful and diverse my Lighthouse helps tell the Thankfully, the skies cleared took me two days to become own province is. One reason story of the area, which is as I made my way to the Bruce acclimatized to the slower, more why I wanted to visit Tobermory rich with nautical history and Peninsula National Park and relaxed pace of life. was the Fathom Five National geographical anomalies. I Lion’s Head down to Sauble The Georgian Bay and Grey Marine Park, which offers wandered up the road to have a Beach. Not only is Lobby’s Bruce regions have much crystal clear water, grottos, and nice dinner at Bootleggers Cove Beachfront Restaurant right to offer the two-wheeled fascinating rock formations Pub on the deck overlooking the on the beach, but they also traveller; wide open roads, known as “Rock Pillars” like water as the sun went down. have “Motorcycle Parking Only” genuine hospitality, motorcycle- Flowerpot Island, not to mention Gorgeous. I then checked in to signs out front – always good friendly accommodations, and 22 shipwrecks. Once a bustling the “Adventure the Bruce Inn” to see. Eager to experience destinations as welcoming port, Big Tub Harbour is the where I’d be spending the night more unique landscapes on as they are diverse. Whether deepest natural harbour in the and was able to drive right up my way home, I decided to travelling alone or with a group, Great Lakes and offered shelter to my room. Before I could even weave through Thornbury, the area offers something during inclement weather. Old ask, one of the proprietors Collingwood, and over to for everyone. On your next wooden schooners, freighters, walked over with a slab of wood Wasaga Beach, which I learned adventure, take the time to and tugboats from as early as for my kick-stand. She pointed is the largest fresh water beach discover the regions’ incredibly the 1800s reside in their final at her own Honda Shadow at in the world! Tossing the hefty unique geographic landscapes resting places at various depths the back of the parking lot, hog around twisty turns down and fascinating nautical history, surprisingly intact due to the acknowledging that she and to Flesherton, I felt like I could you won’t be disappointed. frigid temperatures and lack her husband do a fair bit of bike spend a week exploring all It won’t take long around of teredo worms (termites of travelling in the off season, the backcountry roads, but I the water cooler on Monday the sea), which don’t exist in so they know what bikers are reluctantly headed back into the morning to discover who had fresh water. These eerie relics looking for in accommodations. city. Although I hadn’t been the most interesting weekend. serve as reminders of a time They were right. The close gone for long, I was truly when weather forecasting proximity of my door to the bike shocked at the amount of traffic For more information, visit and navigation were far less was especially helpful the next congestion and the aggressive www.visitgeorgianbay.com and sophisticated and effective than morning as I retrieved my rain tendencies of drivers that I www.ridegreybruce.com.
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Pitstop.indd 60 2012-11-13 11:55 AM How a Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle Made Me Human Proud parents bond with their adult son in the best possible setting ... on the road. By Darrell J. LaFosse
Parents can attest to this, and other distractions, coupled were going to celebrate his Davidson® meant a Red Sunglow regardless of the number of with busy careers, can certainly 27th birthday, and for weeks Road Glide® Ultra motorcycle self-help books read and self- strain relationships. The normal I wrestled with ways to make was set aside for Andrew. proclaimed experts that exist. rebellious teen years seem to this date unforgettable for all of Once I broke the news Sometimes it’s like facing an sometimes overshadow the us. In my mind, this celebration to him, the first challenge insurmountable challenge with important positive influences was important simply because was, “How am I going to get nothing but good intentions and we bestow on our offspring. this was the first year in several there, because I am certainly energy ... tuck your chin into I had the good fortune of that we would be together on NOT riding on the back of your your chest and keep moving having my son, Andrew, and that date. Andrew was a rider bike!” One must realize that forward. You never really have his partner, Samantha, meet of a Triumph Speed Triple my “boy” is 6 feet, 5 inches tall. an opportunity to check on us in Florida last winter. We motorcycle, back in his home After much discussion and the your progress until you are were returning home to Nova of Ottawa, and was constantly usual negotiation, he agreed either vanquished or victorious. Scotia after several months in telling me that I was riding a to ride the 40 kilometres to the Sometimes you never find out. Arizona, where my wife, Sharon, lounge chair on two wheels, so Retail Store with me as long as Life, parenting, and challenges and I toured the southwest on I made the decision to book a all cameras were safely locked in general are funny like that. our Harley-Davidson® Electra Harley® motorcycle for the three away. So off we went together, Raising a son, and in our case Glide® Ultra Classic® motorcycle. days over his birthday. A quick to Palm Bay. two, with today’s peer pressures During Andrew’s visit, we call to Space Coast Harley- I could tell in our discussions
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that he was somewhat so he would be surprised with apprehensive about riding this experience. Surprised was something completely new to an understatement, because him, perhaps double the just as I made the slow turn to weight of his own bike. Being the open sand of the beach, my under the watchful and front wheel hit some very soft, sometimes critical eye of his deep sand and the motorcycle father was doing nothing to came to an abrupt stop and ease his concerns. down it went! With a quick and When we arrived at the embarrassing up-righting of Retail Store, we encountered the bike and an unsuccessful very helpful staff who were attempt at being invisible, we patient with both of us. With moved on. I should note that the instructions and paperwork much to his credit, no chuckles complete, off we went, heading could be heard coming from the back north to pick up our Road Glide® motorcycle. partners. All the while, I kept After stopping for checking the rear view mirror nourishment and several trips to see how he was doing, when up and down the main drag of suddenly, over the fairing of the Daytona, with the sun starting big red bike, I could see it ... a to set, we turned the bikes huge, ear-to-ear grin! He was south and headed back to Cocoa riding along Satellite Beach, Beach and our temporary absolutely beaming. We headed home base. Once again, the Andrew and I joked and teased each other, not like father and son, but for the first time like riding partners.
directly back home and the on the Ultra Classic® motorcycle tonic for all of us. Andrew and I relaxing ride back along the * this year in Arizona, California, coast with my eldest son in my girls piled on. Short rides in the joked and teased each other, not general vicinity of Cocoa Beach and New Mexico, but they were like father and son, but for the rear view mirror was a gift for were in order, simply to make quickly forgotten and replaced first time like riding partners. both my head and my heart. The sure everyone was comfortable. with the joy of seeing our son The big bikes had brought us laughter and memories that we At supper that night, even and Samantha laughing and to a common place where had shared together seemed though I had promised myself enjoying the experience of opinions and points of view to be the confirmation parents not to initiate the subject, I riding that big bike on some of were analyzed, adjusted, and require that your best as a asked Andrew how he liked the the best roads anywhere. To say accepted based on experiences parent was good enough bike, his response was simply, that photos were taken would and preferences. to somehow turn a little boy “Awesome!” Day one ... success. be a gross understatement. The next stop was Daytona into a responsible, contributing Our second day broke with Scenes of the white beaches, Beach. After riding on the adult. This feeling was solidified perfect weather for riding, so green foliage, and palm trees beach many years ago, I when, some days later, I we departed early for our trek with our son’s smile on the wanted Andrew to experience handed Andrew a photo of us north, with stops planned in bike in the foreground will stay this “must do” for any rider together on Daytona Beach New Smyrna Beach, Daytona, with us forever. After a stop at a finding themselves on this asking him to date and sign the and spots along the National deserted, pristine beach on the world famous stretch of sand: back. Here is what he wrote: Seashore. The feeling Sharon National Seashore for a swim, straight down International “The Old Man and me on and I had while riding together we paused to realize how lucky Speedway Boulevard to the toll Daytona Beach. This was taken with our son was something we were. In fact, we all felt like booth, then a right turn onto the just after we all realized that he we will never forget. We had kids playing hooky from the flat, wide beach. I purposely did is, in fact, human. Love Andrew, toured over 10,000 kilometres responsibilities of life. It was a not reveal my plan to Andrew April, 2012.”
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Pitstop.indd 62 12-10-29 4:30 PM Pins, patches, & memories A new rider has his eyes opened to the world of living the Harley-Davidson® dream By Larry Culliton
I first sat on a Harley-Davidson® not bad, with temperatures motorcycle when I was six hovering at around 40.5 degrees months old, I have a photo of Celsius. The freeways are a bit me sitting on my father’s ride to intimidating, but we arrived at prove it. Disney World safely. My father drove from At one point on the road, a Kitchener to New Hampshire few kilometres in the distance, (all gravel roads) in 1935 to we saw a narrow brown column attend a then-new Rally called rising hundreds of feet into the Gypsy Tour (a forerunner the sky. When we approached to the Laconia Rally). I have his the column, we realized it 1935 Gypsy Tour pin prominently was nearly 50 feet wide and displayed in my Rally pin swirling on the ground, sucking showcase. The apple did not fall up the red brown dust and far from the tree. sending it skyward but still My wife, Marilyn, and I maintaining a narrow round returned to biking in May 1981, funnel. We later found out they when we started riding short were called dust devils. Andrew and I joked and teased each trips to the beach or little We enjoyed Phoenix. They nearby towns to visit friends. five rallies a year. We have now but we were able to get at least have four-lane highways other, not like father and son, but for June 1985 was our first major attended over 40 rallies, and five pins daily. with the far lane dedicated trip to Florida, and we were made great friends and shared The Harley-Davidson® to cars with passengers and the first time like riding partners. blessed with great weather. many rides and stories along Retailer in Vernal, Utah, motorcycles. We discovered This was the start of our the way. recommended that we visit there are very few cars with
exploration of North America. In 2010, we began collecting Timpanogos Harley‑Davidson® passengers, so it allowed us to Since, we have travelled west Harley-Davidson® Retailer pins, in Linton, Utah. It turned out to avoid the traffic. over 20 times and east 11 as they were less expensive than be one of our trip highlights, as The Durango Harley- times and have enjoyed nearly T-shirts and without the bulk. it was built from the remains of Davidson® Retailer sent us all the Provincial parks and All our trips now revolve around the bankrupt Geneva steel mill. on highway No. 160 over Wolf National Monuments. We the Retailers on our route. Turning south to Las Vegas, Creek Pass to Alamosa, in the have experienced most driving We collected 53 pins on our the temperature now was over Culebra Mountain Range, to conditions, such as a sandstorm Vancouver trip in 2011. Some of 38 degrees Celsius daily. We Walsenburg. We have been (more like salt) while travelling the Retailers were tough to find, were sent on the I-15 below St. fortunate to travel through from Salt Lake City, Utah, to and one took us 300 kilometres George to Glendale. The Virgin most mountain passes in Grey Bull, Wyoming; a flash out of our way. This year we River Gorge was breathtaking, North America and many in hailstorm while travelling over invested in a Harley-Davidson® vertical cliffs three or four times Europe, such as Italy, France, the top of Rocky Mountain GPS unit. Needless to say, higher than Niagara Falls with Switzerland, and Austria, but National Park; and being forced this has made our search for plenty of turns and nowhere to this road was very different. to stop from heavy side winds in Retailers so much easier. stop for pictures. Three days in I now have approximately the State of Kansas. In late May 2012, we left for Vegas, a new front tire, an oil 760 pins mounted and displayed The H.O.G.® rallies have Anaheim, California, with three change at Henderson Harley- amongst six shadow boxes,
become a destination each year. goals in mind: to collect at least Davidson®, three Retailers collected along our various Our first Rally was in Maine and 71 Retailer pins, to visit Disney and six H-D® outlets. Marilyn adventures. I suppose that, if our second was in Marathon, World, and to visit friends in was consistently lucky and these pins and patches could Ontario. These two rallies set Phoenix, Arizona. The first three left with about $300. The drive talk, they would aptly describe the stage for attending two to days were cold and miserable, from Vegas to Anaheim was my life and lots of good times!
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Q&A with Chuck Kaizer A chat with O.P.P. Staff Sergeant Chuck KaizerBy Duarte Pita, Assistant Editor
and was winning the overall perform a dignitary escort at “King of the Bricks” title in the high speed if necessary. They tournament in Michigan your stand up to the rigors of basic biggest win to date? motorcycle training and are well Chuck Kaizer: I have been acclimated to fleet operations. fortunate to attend and HOG® Magazine Canada: participate in several Police What would be your #1 advice to motorcycle training and other motorcyclists with respect competition events throughout to safety on the road? the United States and Canada. Chuck Kaizer: I would These events provide an encourage all motorcyclists optimal environment for to practice their fundamental Police motorcycle officers to (and life-saving) skills of proper measure our riding skills. We braking, counter-steering, and expose ourselves to the latest curve negotiation. But if I had equipment available, including to pick one thing, I would say new training methodologies. eye-lead. If you practice good Events are an excellent forum eye-lead, you can identify many for our profession to share best of the threats and hazards practices. Winning the “Bikes to motorcyclists before they on the Bricks” Police Motorcycle require emergency action and Competition in Flint was can take the necessary steps to certainly a fantastic culmination avoid or mitigate them. Bottom for this yearʼs riding season. line: practice, practice, practice. HOG® Magazine Canada: Additionally, if riders have an Ontario Provincial Police Staff motocross as a kid until the What model of Harley- opportunity to participate in Sergeant Chuck Kaizer, of the age of 16. I have been riding on Davidson® motorcycle does any formal rider training, they Ottawa detachment, turned the street (Police motorcycles the team ride, and how is the should do so. Deeley Harley-
some heads at the recent only – I have never owned my handling and performance of Davidson® Canada currently “Bikes on the Bricks” motorcycle own street bike) since 1997 and the motorcycle through the offers Riderʼs Edge® Skilled police competition in Michigan received my Police motorcycle different course obstacles? Rider Course training at select State in September, where he training with the OPP in Orillia. Chuck Kaizer: The OPC/Deeley authorized Canadian Harley- ® rode to the overall title in the I have only just joined the Harley-Davidson® Canada Davidson Retail Stores in
obstacle and skill course test. OPC/Deeley Harley-Davidson® Police Motorcycle Training Canada and will be continuing HOG® Magazine Canada had Canada Police Motorcycle Program is currently using 2011 to expand the program in 2013. a chance to catch up with Mr. Training Squad earlier this year, Harley-Davidson® Police FLHP I am one of only three certified Kaizer and ask how he learned but I have been connected and Road King® motorcycles. This Rider’s Edge® instructors in to manoeuvre his 800-pound affiliated with the program for model, along with the Ultra Canada. For further information Harley-Davidson® motorcycle some time now, as the OPC/ Classic® Electra Glide® model, on Riderʼs Edge® Canada
with such ease and efficiency. Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada have proved to be excellent (including if you are interested HOG® Magazine Canada: Police Motorcycle Training motorcycles for police operations. in applying to become an How long have you been riding Program has supported the They are agile and manoeuvrable instructor training candidate motorcycles, and how long have Great Lakes Police Motorcycle through tight confines, whether yourself), please contact Karen you been a team member of the Training Seminar where I sit on that be a congested intersection Mayberry, Manager, Marketing
OPC/Deeley Harley-Davidson® the organizing committee. in an urban setting or on a Projects, and the General Canada Police Motorcycle HOG® Magazine Canada: Police motorcycle training Manager of Rider’s Edge® Training Squad? How often do you participate in competition ground. They Canada at Deeley Harley- Chuck Kaizer: I used to race Police motorcycle competitions, also have the performance to Davidson® Canada.
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