$6.99 can summer 2011 for the harley-davidson® enthusiast since 1916 canadian edition THE TOURING ISSUE THE RICH HISTORY OF THE Harley-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY / A COURSE IN OBSTAcles — proper roAD REACTIONS A LITTE TLC — how TO KEEP YOUR HARLEY® BIKE IN Tip-TOP SHAPE / RIDING STories — sTORIES FROM THE ROAD / $100 RIDES Issue3 cover.indd 2 11-05-11 12:37 PM HARLEY-DAVIDSON NO CAGES PROPOSED LOGO & TAGLINE LOCKUPS LIGHT BACKGROUND CAGE DARK BACKGROUND FREE HUMANS . AS YOU UNIQUE * YCLE AS N ® OTORC Customizatio LEY M Ctory Ize a HAR † harleycanada.com/hd1bikebuilder h-D1™ fa ld, fIt and personal Ign, buI New 1200 Custom-d1. with™ des receive your bike in as little as 6 to 8 weeks. Ing H retailer Introduc get to a get started online. ©2011 H-D. Harley, Harley-Davidson and the Bar & Shield logo are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC. *Bike shown with Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories. Actual delivery time may vary based on demand and when the order was placed at a Harley-Davidson® Retail Store. With the purchase of any new Harley-Davidson Deeley Harley-Davidson ® Canada, Richmond and® Concord. model from Deeley an authorizedHarley-Davidson Canadian Harley-Davidson ® ® Canada is a proud sponsor Retailer, of Muscularyou will receive Dystrophy a free, Canada. full one-year ©2011 membershipH-D. in H.O.G. HD_NoCages_PlayBoy_Single_PG_CA-en-fr.indd 1 ® Always ride with a helmet. Ride defensively. Distributed exclusively in Canada by 2/3/2011 11:58:47 AM YOU SAY YOU WANT TO RIDE. NOW SAY YOU WILL! ™ A little bit of Freedom for under $10,000 See your authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson® Retailer today or visit us online at harleycanada.com. 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, Sportster, SuperLow, Harley and Harley-Davidson are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC. ©2010 H-D. MY11 SuperLow_Affordability_HOG_Magazine.indd 1 5/16/2011 9:22:41 AM Departments 7 EDITor’S NOTE One Company, One Team, One Direction. 8 BACKSTAGE From the Vault. 10 INTAKE Letters from Members. 13 FRONT SHOP FOR MORE 15 News Harley-Davidson ON THE ART OF supports Bikes over 37 BACK SHOP Bagdad in Qatar. 38 Pitstop KEEPING How to react when your ® 16 Backstory path is not clear. YOUR HARLEY That’s Odd: Weird, Wild, Wonders in Milwaukee. 40 Preparing for a long haul BIKE IN tip-tOP is a matter of mind, body, 18 Gallery and motorcycle. A bit of everything from CONDITION GO HOG ® Magazine Canada 42 A little TLC — How to ® readers. keep your Harley bike in TO PAGE tip-top shape. 22 Rally Rides 42 2011 Canadian and 44 12 reasons to love your H.O.G.® Rally updates. air-cooled engine. ↓ 52 Ultimate Rides ABCs of Touring: A unique opportunity for H.O.G.® members. 52 Riding Stories Riding adventures through Canadian country. 64 Enthusiasts The cover photo was captured on Riding Family Jacobek: the Trans Canada highway on July Ontario family catches the 17, 2010 near Villeroy, Quebec, after riding bug. a short thunderstorm gave way to 66 Exhaust a beautiful sunset. The bike is a 2010 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Ultra Dialing it in: Experienced Classic® Electra Glide® motorcycle. mechanic tweaks Photograph by Konstantin Egorov: motorcycle for “best of konstantin.photoshelter.com/ both worlds.” 4 hog® magazine canada TOC.indd 4 11-05-11 12:42 PM CONTENTS/june 2011 Features 30 CACTUU S R N One H.O.G.® member describes how a road trip can strengthen friendships and create memories that will last forever. By Lyon Chapter, France 32 DEELEY MOTORCYCLE EXHIBITION A look back at the rich history of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company that drives your passion today By Brent Cooke hog® magazine canada 5 TOC.indd 5 11-05-11 12:42 PM Roadside Assistance = $100 value Best Western Rewards Touring Handbook = $50 value — Sign-up at 1-888-292-2453 Safe Rider Skills Program = $50 value Pin Stops HOG® Magazine = $30 value Rallies & Events Worldwide Renewal Patches & Pins = $10 value Coordination and Travel Support of Regional Directors Mileage Program = $10 value per level reached Production of the Canadian National Rally ABCs of Touring = $10-$50 value (depending upon prize level) Support for Regional & Provincial Rallies Membership Service Centre— Production of the Chapter Handbook Toll Free 1-800-668-4836 Chapter Support Million Mile Monday Member Support ® H.O.G. Website — members.hog.com Retailer Support Theft Reward Program Production of Chapter Officer and Rally ® H-D Authorized Rentals Coordinator Training (HOT and HRCT) ® Special H.O.G. rates for Motorcycle Shipping Liability insurance and coverage for Chapter —1-800-667-4175 officers and Chapter activities. HOG® Magazine Canada e-Newsletter 6 hog® magazine canada ED NOTE.indd 6 11-05-11 12:42 PM EDITOr’S NOTE / june 2011 RIDING THE GREAT WHITE NORTH ... WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN THAT? O NE COMPANY, ONE TeAM, ONE DIRECTION In the spirit of this new mantra from the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, we have been working very hard as their partner on the global stage to represent the true spirit of Canada with passion and pride, as well as sharing our own special and unique love for the Brand and riding from here in the Great White North. Our Canadian uniqueness was on clear display at the H.O.G.® Officer Training (HOT) event held in Buffalo, New York, this past April. With 133 Chapter representatives from Canada, including impressive attendance numbers from our Retailers, it was interesting to see the integrated dynamics from both sides of the border. To start off the event, there were two areas of focus presented for H.O.G.® Chapters this year, which has been a big component of HOT worldwide: SIMPLIFY — Strip out all of the fluff and unnecessary meetings and focus more on what you love to do the most: ride and have fun! GROW — Welcome new people who are curious about the Harley-Davidson® lifestyle and show them how great and fun it is to be a part of H.O.G.® and a Chapter. Most of us know someone who rides a motorcycle that may not be our preferred brand, and more often that not, we have ribbed them about when they are going to get a “real” bike, like a Harley® bike! Deep down they may aspire to own an H-D® bike, but for some reason they just haven’t yet taken that step. I would love to hear ideas from our members on ways in which we can better help make this connection for them, or tell us your story on how you may have converted a lost soul to get on the best Brand in the world. Send us your riding stories, photos and letters as well, so that we can share them with the rest of your H.O.G.® family across the country. You never know when you may spark the need for a similar adventure in someone else. In an effort to encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas, we have also included a special survey in this edition of HOG® Magazine Canada (page 11). We would love to get your feedback on the new look and feel of the magazine — what you want to see more or less of, what current H.O.G.® benefits you use, what you would like to see added, how you are enjoying your overall experience with H.O.G.®, and what would make you consider staying on as part of the family. Regardless of why you are a member, riding a motorcycle on the open road has to be one of the most invigorating and liberating experiences in the world. Riding a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle multiplies that feeling by 10. Have a safe journey and fun ride! GINA MCNEIL Manager, Enthusiast Services HOG® magaZINE Canada FEATURES SOME content FROM THE US EDITION OF HOG® MagaZINE AND EUROPEAN EDITIONS OF HOG® magaZINE. We care about you. Ride safely, respectfully and Canada or for posting on members.hog.com, THE CANADIAN EDITION IS PUBLISHED BY: within the limits of the law and your abilities. Always without consideration or compensation of any kind GINA MCNEIL EDITOR, HOG® MagaZINE Canada 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. 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