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Ride safely, respectfully and within the limits of the law and your abilities. Always wear an approved helmet, proper eyewear and protective clothing and insist your passenger does too. Never ride while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Know your Harley® and read and understand your owner's manual from cover to cover. HOG® magazine is published quarterly by the Harley Owners Group Europe, a division of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. Due to various circumstances, some information in this issue is subject to change. Harley-Davidson, Harley, H-D, the Harley Owners Group, H.O.G., HOG magazine, the Bar & Shield logo, H.O.G. logo, Harley-Davidson Authorized Rentals logo, Sportster, Dyna, Softail, V-Rod, MotorClothes and European Bike Week are registered trademarks of Harley-Davidson U.S.A., LLC No part of this publication may be reproduced for any reason without written consent from the editor. All member submissions become property of HarleyDavidson Motor Company, its affiliates, and authorised Harley-Davidson and Buell dealers. Submissions will not be returned and may be used by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for any and all business purposes. Member submissions may be published in HOG magazine or posted on www.hog.com, the official web site of the Harley Owners Group. Harley Owners Group reserves the right to edit stories for content, length and clarity. All Rights Reserved. ©2014 H-D® WELCOME TO 2014! With 2013, a year full of celebrations, behind us, looking ahead 2014 has much to celebrate too: from Chapter anniversaries and bigger, better rallies to a bunch of great new benefits. Bridgwater Chapter celebrates 25 years this year, The Big Brum Bash has morphed into the Big Bank Holiday Bash and a recently established global partnership with Best Western hotels can save you money right around the world! Eurocamp, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, Bisley Camp and the benefits of BMF (British Motorcycle Federation) membership also offer you an array of ways to use your membership, taking advantage of what's on offer at home or abroad, on your own or in a group, on holiday or not 12 months a year, even when you're not riding. Turn to pages 73-74 and 78-81 to see the latest and keep an eye out for your membership renewal notice so you don't miss out! In addition, H.O.G.® offers more, for members and non-members, young and notso-young any more, the `average Joe' or Royal Duchess. Check out the features on page 7 and in the Chapter news section and you'll see there's such great diversity to celebrate. And, if that's not enough, celebrate the success of the 2013 Chapter Challenge winners revealed on page 8. Whatever you do, make 2014 another banner H.O.G. year! Marjorie Rae Customer Experience Manager, UK & Ireland HOG® 3 CONTENTS 4 HOG® Contents THISISSUE NEWS 03 WELCOME to issue 1/2014 of HOG® magazine! 06 NEWS | Harley® hits the silver screen, a chance to win a `golden ticket', and a new dealership in South Africa 07 CHAPTER CATCH-UP | The Plymouth H.O.G.® Chapter 08 UK & IRELAND NEWS | National Chapter Challenge 2013 final results revealed 10 APP SNAPS | Your photos, uploaded via the H.O.G.® app 12 INTAKE | Your letters and photographs RALLY ROUNDUP 20 EVENTS | A review of India Bike Week and previews for Euro Festival, Croatia, Africa Bike Week and more 28 UK & IRELAND EVENTS | What's happening and what's new on the rally scene 56 H-D® AUTHORIZED TOURS | Win a place on an incredible trip across Europe! FEATURES 35 THROUGH THE BLOOD | Portraits and stories from members at the H.O.G.® 30th celebration in Milwaukee 45 SILENT GRAY FELLOW | Jeremy Pick from H.O.G.® had a unique opportunity to ride a 100-year-old Harley® 58 TRAILBLAZER | Conny Brandl, the workshop manager at Harley-Davidson® Wien in Austria, tells us about her life in and out of the garage 61 THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF HARLEY® | The tale of a road trip from Belgium to Poland and back 66 LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER | Indji Ghattas looks back on when the Great Pyramids of Giza and Harley-Davidson® met REGULARS 40 GEAR | The latest parts, accessories and MotorClothes® 51 CUSTOM | Linda Norberg from Sweden's 1950 Panhead 54 ARCHIVES | The making of Project RUSHMORE 68 BIG PICTURE | The evolution of the Bar & Shield logo 70 BETWEEN THE LINES | Tips for endurance riding 73 H.O.G.® HOSPITALITY | Baltic bliss in Estonia and exclusive deals at Best Western hotels 76 MY FAVOURITE THINGS | The latest gadgets and accessories, plus your chance to win BioEarsTM earplugs 78 MEMBER BENEFITS | Lots of great deals and offers to save you money, exclusive to H.O.G.® UK & Ireland members 83 YOUR H.O.G.® TEAM | Meet the international H.O.G.® team, plus renewal and benefits information 86 DEALERS AND CHAPTERS | Contact details for your local H.O.G.® network 89 EXHAUST | Gemma Kirby reflects on an exhilarating H.O.G.® journey 90 UK & IRELAND EVENTS | All the latest event details to plan your 2014 with H.O.G. HOG® 5 NEWS ROUNDUP FROM THE WORLD OF H.O.G.® AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON® VIDEOS ONLINE As well as videos on hogeuropegallery.com, we've also got a YouTube channel HOGEuropeOFFICIAL ARE YOU FOLLOWING US? Be the first to hear about what's going on! twitter.com/hogeurope H.O.G.® TOURING RALLIES THE GOLDEN TICKET Two exciting new H.O.G.® Touring Rallies have been announced for this year. The first is the exciting three-part `Wrecking Crew' Tour, with the first part kicking off at the end of May in Milwaukee. This will feature the XR1200® race series. Later tours will involve Harley-Davidson drag racing and Harley-Davidson flat-track racing. If you are interested in the world of motorcycle racing, this is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes! Also, the `New England Trail Blazer' rally will take place from September 7-12 in the north-east of the USA and will cover more than 1,400 miles of riding. More details will be available soon in the `Events' section of www.hogeuropegallery.com. One lucky motorcyclist will win the opportunity to ride a 1936 Harley-Davidson® EL in the 2014 Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run. The run is a 16-day, 4,150mile coast-to-coast ride only for motorcycles made before 1937. It takes place between September 5-21 and will take in Daytona Beach, Florida, Tacoma and Washington. There is also a second prize of an allexpenses-paid trip from anywhere in the world to the Harley-Davidson® factory in Milwaukee. The draw will take place on June 29. For further information, go to www.cannonballgoldenticket.com UPDATE NEW DEALERSHIP IN SOUTH AFRICA The Bloemfontein Harley-Davidson® dealership in South Africa opened its doors on November 16, 2013. The new dealership, the 12th in sub-Saharan Africa, is located at the centre of a popular riding route between Cape Town and Johannesburg, making it the ideal place to stop off to refuel. With around 400 H-D® bikers in Bloemfontein and the surrounding area, there has been increasing demand for a service and shop space. The new dealership will use imported technical 6 HOG® and workshop equipment, as well as stocking the latest Harley® MotorClothes and Parts & Accessories. The dealership hopes to give back to the broader Free State community. The opening of the store has created 11 jobs, and hopes to continue to create more local job opportunities as it grows. For more information visit www.harley-davidson bloemfontein.co.za FACEBOOK Check out our fan page facebook.com/HOGEMEA H.O.G.® APP Upload your photos to the App Snaps gallery at hogeuropegallery.com Update INSTAGRAM For more great pics, follow us at instagram.com/HOGEMEA SEND US YOUR CHAPTER UPDATES Are you a new Chapter, or have you recently celebrated a milestone event or anniversary? Tell us all about it in no more than 200 words and we'll publish it here. Don't forget to send a photo! hogtaleseurope@harley-davidson.com CHAPTER CATCH-UP Plymouth Chapter, UK "The story behind this photo begins back in February 2009, when I took Lisa, now my wife, out on my 2004 XL883C for the first time. She loved it from the moment we set off and couldn't wait to get out on it again. In fact, she loved it so much that when I told her I had got us both tickets for the Cider Rally, she nearly bit my arm off. It was clear that we both shared a passion. I knew that Lisa was the one for me, so on a riding holiday to Spain with the newly formed Plymouth Chapter, I proposed and she accepted. We got married in May 2012 to the roar of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, theming our day around our `other' passion. We found out we were expecting our first child in February 2013 but still managed to attend the Cider Rally, and Lisa kept riding right up until 34 weeks thanks to my home-made jacket extender. Here we are now, in November 2013 and we have the newest addition to our family, and hopefully soon the H.O.G.® family, little Abigail Rose, who seems to be settled by the sound of a rumbling V-Twin..." Alex, Head Road Captain, Plymouth Chapter UK. DREAM RIDE In 2012, Plymouth Chapter were approached by David Lewis of 1066 Chapter to see if they could help fulfil a local lady's dream to ride on a Harley-Davidson. Val White is 70 years old and was diagnosed with cancer six years ago with a life expectation of five years. But she's still with us, and still ticking off things on her `bucket list'. Plymouth Chapter rose to the challenge. In the same year, Membership Secretary Richard Lucking lost his wife Eliza to cancer and, in conversations with Val over the support they both received from the local branch of the MacMillan Cancer Support organisation, The Mustard Tree, Val insisted she make a donation to them, the Chapter's chosen charity. During Val's ride across parts of Dartmoor, they took a small detour to call in at her local golf club to the amazement and delight of her friends. They were surprised to see and hear a group of Harleys® arrive at their clubhouse with Val sitting astride an Electra Glide®! It appears Val has a reputation for living life to the full, and she didn't disappoint! HOG® 7 NEWS ROUNDUP FROM AROUND THE UK AND IRELAND UPDATE HARLEY® FOR HARLEY 1066 TAKE THE CHAPTER CROWN Congratulations to 1066 Chapter who have again claimed top titles in the National Chapter Challenge, winning the awards for the Chapter with the greatest number of miles accumulated and the greatest number of participants, with 189 Chapter members taking part. The chapter with the highest average number of miles per participant was Peak Riders with 7,335 miles. And the individual participant who accumulated the greatest number of miles all on their own was Adam Anderson from Hogsback Chapter, racking up a truly tremendous 24,887 miles. A very honourable mention is also deserved by the Rolling Hills Chapter for their extraordinary efforts in getting photos of their members at various rallies to gain bonus points at seven out of the eight possible rallies in that element of the Challenge. This year's turnout was better than ever with more than half of all 38 UK & Ireland H.O.G.® Chapters taking part and a total of more than 600 participants riding almost 2.5 MILLION miles the equivalent of travelling around the world 100 times! The 2014 Chapter Challenge kicks off on March 31. For details on how you can participate, contact your Chapter Director or check out the Chapter Challenge section on www.hogeuropegallery.co.uk. The 2013 results are: Greatest number of miles: 1066 Chapter Greatest number of participants: 1066 Chapter Individual with the greatest number of miles: Adam Anderson, Hogsback Chapter Greatest average number of miles: Peak Riders Dave Sanders, UK & Ireland Chapter Challenge co-ordinator "We have just introduced Harley Stallard as our new Chapter mascot," explains Barry Gillespie, Director of Geordie Chapter. "And he's a very special little lad." Two-year-old Harley Stallard was born three months prematurely and suffered a bleed on the brain, leaving him with cerebral palsy. Despite warnings from doctors that he would never walk or talk, Harley has defied expectations by talking and it is hoped he will one day be able to walk with the help of special equipment. "One of our members was contacted by his dad," says Barry. "He told us about Harley and his love of motorbikes. Every time one goes by he wants to see it. "On this particular day he was feeling down in the dumps. It coincided with our monthly Chapter meeting, so about 10 members went round his house to cheer him up! And so the story began." The Chronicle Sunshine Fund (which provides disabled children with the equipment that Harley needs) have provided Harley with a specialised trike costing £972, in order to improve his chances of building leg strength, give him the opportunity to have some independence and enable him to play outdoors with sisters Kaci, three, and Kia, six. "On the launch day of the new 2014 Harley-Davidson RUSHMORE bikes we officially made him our mascot. We presented him with a waistcoat and put some Geordie Chapter patches on it for him. Newcastle Harley-Davidson®, the Chapter's sponsoring dealer, gave him a Harley rucksack filled with Harley-Davidson toys. He was thrilled with it! I don't need to say any more than that, his smile says it all." www.geordiehog.com BE AN IRON HOG Get involved in the Iron Hog Challenge 2014! The challenge was created by Robin Seymour (Road Captain) and Axel Thill (Road Marshal & Head Photographer) of Hogsback Chapter UK. The Iron Hog Challenge is based on three simple rules: 1. Within 48 hours visit as many mainland 8 HOG® UK H-D® dealerships as you can (gaining 30 minutes per dealership visited added to the allowed completion time) 2. Start and finish at the same H-D dealership 3. You must visit these four H-D dealerships: Edinburgh, Swansea, Plymouth and Maidstone For full details including the history of the challenge, head to ironhog.wordpress.com Update VIP IN THE GARDEN CROESO! BLACK MOUNTAINS CHAPTER WALES Launched in November 2013, Black Mountains Chapter, sponsored by Swansea Harley-Davidson®, is the first H.O.G.® Chapter to be based in Wales. And, as Assistant Director & Secretary Adrian Vaughan tells HOG® magazine, on their enrolment day they welcomed 122 new members and held their first full ride-out on January 12. "We have a full monthly ride-out programme for 2014 with five experienced Road Captains and we're eagerly looking forward to this year's Chapter Challenge!" Prior to their first proper outing, the Chapter arranged an introductory ride-out for the less-experienced riders. This ride was particularly special for one new Chapter member, Harry Jones: "I bought the Harley Iron. But what was I doing?! Seventy-one years of age, two replacement hips, a wired shoulder, a damaged knee... my wife said I was mad, my neighbours urged caution, but secretly admired my recklessness. "I last rode a bike 46 years ago, and that was a very small Japanese bike, but at least I had a full licence that allowed me to ride a bike of any size. "I had two days `back to riding' with a Harley instructor, but today I had to prove myself on the first ride-out with the Black Mountains Chapter. "I met up with the group and any initial fears disappeared in a torrent of friendliness and encouragement with: "Don't worry, we've all been there. We'll look after you." And they certainly did. It was exhilarating, exciting and totally liberating. The procession of Harleys in formation sped off with that distinctive sound and I was part of it! We arrived at Mumbles with admiring glances from all the onlookers. Members took it in their stride and I tried to look as if I was always part of it. There was plenty of banter with newly found friends from all walks of life, but all equal in the Harley-Davidson family." In August, we had an enquiry from The Alnwick Garden, a world-class visitor attraction and little-known charity, situated on the grounds of The Duke of Northumberland. The grounds, which date back to 1750, were once owned by the first Duke of Northumberland and were originally landscaped by Capability Brown. The current garden is from the vision of Her Grace, The Duchess herself, Jane Percy and the designs of celebrated international garden designers Peter and Jaques Wirtz. Elderberries Project Manager, Reemer Bailey, contacted the Geordie Chapter with an idea to raise awareness of, and possibly funds for, the charity work of that organisation. The idea was to turn The Alnwick Garden into a motorcycle enthusiast's dreamland on Saturday, October 19. Given the venue, how could we decline an invitation to help?! The event was also made our Chapter's `Pink Ride' by Dawn Beatey and our Ladies to raise awareness for breast cancer. Tribute was paid to Her Grace for recognising her determination to establish the garden, plus her commitment towards its charity programmes, by way of a specially made Certificate of Appreciation. Head Road Captain James Jobson organised a ride from the dealership to The Alnwick Garden. We set off around 10.30am, arriving in brilliant sunshine. The Duchess arrived at 3pm. Her Grace rode pillion behind Ray Hales, owner of a Harley-Davidson Trike. I was lucky enough to present a Certificate of Appreciation from the Geordie Chapter, Newcastle HarleyDavidson and H-D UK. We had a fantastic day and raised £685 for the charity. Many thanks again to Her Grace what a lovely lady! Barry Gillespie, Geordie Chapter Director www.geordiehog.com HOG® 9 CbfDaHhueonaeelwdrcnlnlkeguelnaoypojlu®allootdweyarohtduyuhielpreedaltafoyvapaohivapduooi'gtnfurhergreueeiptoerHehnof.oOpsott.enrhGogae.sy®apomlAosulpofertpvryh!esyoa.V.mutciaeohawrmantvdtpehhyeoonuer Linootkheountexftorismsuoer!e Intake INTAKE SEND US YOUR STORIES This is your place to help fellow H.O.G.® members by sharing knowledge you've acquired on the road. · When submitting a letter, include your name, address, H.O.G. number and Chapter affiliation (if any). · Keep your submission brief but include enough information to make it interesting. We reserve the right to edit submissions for length and content, but the better your letter begins, the better chance it will find its way into print. · Email submissions to: hogtaleseurope@harley-davidson.com others from nearby chapters and even some tourists. October marks Alba's famous Truffle Festival, which lasts all month and means the town is packed with people from all over the world, including some from America who were very proud to tell us that they too had a Harley back home. We spent the night with music, dancing and lots of fun. There we were, ready to embark upon a new adventure together with a fantastic group of people with a love for biking and partying. Roll on year number eight... Bruno Bongiovanni, Italy WISH UPON A HARLEY® Most children only need to express a wish and their nearest and dearest make every effort to see they get what they want. Unfortunately, there are also children whose health makes the fulfilment of many wishes impossible. So it gave us enormous pleasure to be able to allow 16-year-old Fabian, who was disabled three years ago in an accident, to fulfil his dream. Our sponsoring dealer, Gernot Matthies in Nendingen, received an enquiry from a social worker as to whether there was any possibility of bringing joy to the young Harley® fan. Gernot's Bodensee Donau Chapter agreed on the spot to take Fabian on a ride-out. As he is unable to ride himself, even in a sidecar, our deputy Volker drove Fabian and his parents in style in a Ford Mustang Cabriolet through the beautiful route of Remstal. Wonderful weather and many bends ensured a superb experience for both Fabian and his eight-strong Harley escort. We were delighted to be able to present Fabian with a Harley leather jacket with the chapter's patch, a chapter T-shirt and a Harley cap, all small mementos to remind him of his day and to give him the motivation to persevere with his arduous rehabilitation schedule. We had the opportunity to get to know a brave young man and an impressively committed family. We are looking forward to our next ride-out together, as well as another trip with Fabian! Ursula Lux, Germany LUCKY SEVEN The Alba Chapter, named after a beautiful town in the province of Cuneo and capital of the Langhe area, celebrated its seventh birthday last October. To celebrate we organised a ride-out in the Langhe hills, which were bursting with spectacular autumn colours. We stopped in the lovely town of Monforte for a coffee in the square and a good chat about the riding season, which by then was coming to an end, then headed back for the big birthday party. Having reached Alba, we went to Piazza Garibaldi, a square in the centre of town where we celebrate every year. Pizza and beef were on offer to everybody, members or not, including friends who had come from Switzerland, THE KEY TO KINDNESS On June 15, 2013, on the A1 motorway between Bremen and Hamburg, when I was on my way to Norway on my 2010 Harley-Davidson® Road King®, some Germans who were, and still are, completely unknown to me did me a big favour. After filling up at a petrol station, I started off again, engaged cruise control and was riding along for a good 20 minutes when a Toyota 4x4 drew up alongside me and a passenger opened the window and waved what immediately appeared to be my bunch of keys. Stopping on the hard shoulder, the passenger came towards me, gave me what were definitely my keys and explained that she had picked them up at the service station from where I had just set off. The Harley is fitted with a hands-free `key fob' that is part of the Smart Security System that you need to start the bike, otherwise it sets off an alarm. However, I had the habit of attaching the key fob to my belt. When I got off my bike, it fell underneath without my realising and, as it was sufficiently close to the security module, had allowed this to be deactivated, meaning I was able to start the bike and ride off. If later on I had switched the engine off, I would have really been stuck. The people who not only picked up the key fob but also went out of their 12 HOG® Intake way to try and find me deserve all my gratitude, which I could not express at the time in view of the risks we were taking on the hard shoulder of a very busy motorway. This letter is a personal thank-you to them. Georges Darracq, France MILWAUKEE MAGIC Before the festivities for the HarleyDavidson 110th/H.O.G.® 30th anniversary in Milwaukee, I had made contact with the Milwaukee H.O.G. Chapter via Facebook and was promptly invited on various ride-outs (including a breakfast ride, a lunch ride etc.). During the first morning meeting after my arrival, Jim (Quill) Lingle noticed the German flag on my Electra Glide® as we eyeballed one another for the first time. Our acquaintance grew into friendship as we walked the festival grounds. Riding on more tours, we got to know one another better and better. During a stop-off on the lunch ride the day before the Parade in a Bavarian beer hall (they do exist in Milwaukee, among other places!), I was invited by Crusher (the Chapter director) to ride with them in the 110th Parade. My surprise and delight knew no bounds. What an honour to take part in such a parade the chance of a lifetime! We duly met the following morning on a vast site so that all parade participants could be lined up in formation. Then I was actually riding with the chapter in the Parade. It was a marvellous, moving and completely wonderful experience, studded with beautiful memories. At many points from out of the ranks of spectators I heard the cry of "Deutschland, Deutschland", and handshakes were the order of the day. It made me very proud to be noticed as a German H.O.G. member, and to be part of the big Harley family right there at that moment. We subsequently met up for various ride-outs into the Milwaukee hinterland, visited the Harley-Davidson MuseumTM where I found my rivet, and I was also shown around downtown Milwaukee, visiting the Art Museum, Pfister Hotel and much more. Finally, Jim invited me to a little dinner at his home, after which we took our leave of one another, hoping to meet again in the near future. I would like to thank the Milwaukee H.O.G. Chapter in particular Sharon, Jim and Crusher for this unique and unforgettable experience, their care, support and the great family atmosphere! Ingo Richter, Germany WEATHERING THE STORM I had been persuaded to put all my energy into the Saalbach Rally in Austria. Concerned about the weather, I was reassured that the past three years had been so hot people returned burnt. A few days before leaving, I posted the weather forecast on the Facebook page of the Chianti Chapter, which predicted heavy rain. As a joke, I suggested we go by van, which was met with the usual teasing about how Harley fans don't stop at anything. The day of departure finally came around. In Bologna we caught up with another group of friends and headed for the Brenner Pass together. We crossed the border into Austria and it rained non-stop. The Saalbach Rally was a good one. We all had fun and the Chianti Chapter made a good impression. With around 30 of us, we were quite a large group of bikers, always out in front making a noise. On Sunday morning we had to go back to Italy. Woken up by a sudden knock on the door and someone shouting "Achtung, the bike...", we had to rescue our Harleys, otherwise there was a risk of the river washing them away. Having moved our bikes to safety, we found out that all the roads into Italy were cut off, meaning we would have to stay another night. We spent the day planning possible alternative routes home. The next day, a group of riders left early. They would take the lead in the midst of landslides and floods. The route was one mountain pass, the Gerlos, on to Innsbruck and the Brenner Pass. Our group headed off later on the usual route, but after 2km we had to stop. Work had started to remove the debris of a landslide and we would have to wait for about two hours. As soon as the road was reopened a crowd of Harleys started up. Like a swarm of busy bees, the bikes started off in single file. We rode our bikes over treacherous gravel, along a stretch of >> road that was 1,755 metres above HOG® 13 Intake sea level with an 18-per-cent gradient, through mud and water, with our wheels throwing the stones around. We only stopped when we were certain that we were nearly in Italy and wouldn't encounter any further problems. Special thanks go to Hotel Gappmaier in Saalbach. Despite being flooded, they looked after us impeccably. A very heartfelt thank-you. Vincenzo Fumia, Italy A FULL HARLEY® HOUSE Everybody in the Paroli family belongs to the H.O.G.® Chianti Chapter in Italy; my dream for each of us to have a Harley® has come true. I spend many hours in my garage doing little maintenance jobs and polishing; we like our HarleyDavidsons® to always be gleaming. After every outing we dust them off with a small air hose and then use a rag and elbow grease. I ride a highly chromed 2005 Sportster® 1200, spray painted with a medieval coat of arms signed by a herald from the Heraldic Academy, which certifies that it has been done in accordance with the regulations used in the year 1300. My son, Leonardo, rides a black 1977 AMF Harley-Davidson SST 250 that I bought when I was 19. He is currently only able to ride around empty car parks because he hasn't got his licence yet. A long time ago, I sold it very cheaply but years later I came across it abandoned in a barn, almost completely rusted and no longer rideable. I bought it back for much more than I'd sold it for and meticulously restored it so that we can ride it on our trips. My wife, Anna Paola, rides a flaming 2005 Sportster 883. We bought it second hand and, much to our delight, we discovered in the logbook that its first owner was the famous Italian singer, Max Pezzali. My daughter, Gaia, rides the oldest bike in our collection, a blue 1976 AMF Harley-Davidson SST 250. Bought partially renovated in 2009, it has been completely restored to its original condition and is now safe to ride through the streets after 38 years. It has already taken the Historical Motorcycle test and been awarded the gold number plate of the ASI, the bestknown Italian organisation concerned with historical vehicles. And when will there be a beautiful Softail® in the garage? Quite soon, I hope! Alessandro Paroli, Italy INTAKE 14 HOG® Clemens Jobst from Germany's Niederbayern Chapter took his Harley® rain gear with him to Antarctica, and it did a great job of keeping out the cold! Intake gallery INTAKEGALLERY More photos online! If your photo isn't published here, we may have included it in the digital version of HOG® magazine or in the Intake Gallery at hogeuropegallery.com! You can send us your photos through the site too; click on `Submit your photo'. When sending in your pictures, please make sure they are taken with your camera's quality mode set reasonably high so they are good enough for print. And don't forget to send captions! There are lots of ways to share your Harley® photos with us: · Visit hogeuropegallery.com and click on `upload my photo' · Download the H.O.G.® App and send us your photos on the move check out the App Snaps gallery at hogeuropegallery.com/app-photos · Upload your photos to the instagram.com/HOGEMEA account · Email us at hogtaleseurope @harley-davidson.com Don't forget we only print a small selection in HOG magazine, but we include lots more in the digital edition of HOG magazine (make sure we have your email address so you get the link in the monthly HOG eMagazine). We also upload lots more to the Intake Gallery on hogeuropegallery.com every week. Keep checking to see your photos online! EVERY PICTURE PUBLISHED IN THE PRINTED EDITION OF INTAKE GALLERY WINS ITS PHOTOGRAPHER A H.O.G.® STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER'S PIN, SO REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS TOO! HOG® 15 Intake gallery INTAKE GALLERY Above: Salvo La Fata from Italy captured a crazy moment on the beach! Right: JanChris Duijvendak from The Netherlands snapped his Sportster® FortyEight® alongside these wind turbines 16 HOG® Left: Abdul-Elah S. Baghdadi from Saudi Arabia captures the camaraderie of the Jeddah Chapter Right: Sergio Gil de Arana from Tenerife found an interesting angle for this shot Below: Tony Cowling from Scotland's Dunedin Chapter sharpens his focus on this sleek Sportster® Intake gallery Left: Volker Marth from Germany embodies a sense of speed while riding his CVO Road King® Right: Andres from Tenerife in the Canary Islands juxtaposes two great feats of engineering HOG® 17 INTAKE GALLERY Intake gallery 18 HOG® Intake gallery Domenico Stallone from Italy sent us this stunning black-and-white image of a Harley® enthusiast hard at work on his motorcycle HOG® 19 Intake gallery Eduard Popp, Austria Diego Golin, Italy INTAKE GALLERY Rob Zoeteweij, Netherlands Intake gallery Juan van Zyl, South Africa INTAKE GALLERY Intake gallery Salvo La Fata, Italy Intake gallery Axel Raisch, Germany Jordi Domènech, Switzerland INTAKE GALLERY Andreas Weiss, Germany Rainer Trummer, Germany Diego Golin, Italy Intake gallery Robert Franck-Emmanuel, France Jim Binder, Switzerland INTAKE GALLERY Intake gallery Max De Meo, Italy Intake gallery Intake gallery Patricia Derynck, France Stuart Collins, GB Gianni Avvantaggiato, Italy INTAKE GALLERY Laurent Dubosq, France Intake gallery Teijo Pyykönen, Finland Marianna Barracchia, Italy Howard Wolff, South Africa Ian Martin, GB Events RALLY ROUNDUP THE YEAR STARTS HERE! PREVIEW As we leave behind the 30th anniversary year of H.O.G.® and the 110th anniversary of HarleyDavidson®, there is no let-up in the provision of 8th Harley-Davidson® Euro Festival The Harley Village will offer up its usual mixture Grimaud, Golfe de St-Tropez, France May 8-11, 2014 of traders, dealers and customisers, while there hogeuropegallery.com/euro-festival will be all the food and drink options you have spectacular events for Harley® fanatics. come to expect. Once again, Harley-Davidson will be colonising the Golfe On Friday the attention turns away from the coastline de St-Tropez for four days of fun in the sun. From the exclusive as we move inland to the beautiful village of Grimaud, where coastal resort of St-Tropez, around the coast to the beachfront village the Custom Bike Show takes place. Always a popular feature, the where the event takes place, to the stunning surrounding countryside best creations from across Europe come together in the crowded and the picturesque hilltop village of Grimaud, this is truly one of the village square to compete for prizes across numerous categories, most magnificent settings for a quintessential H.O.G. party. including the prestigious Best In Show. If you're just there to marvel As ever, the main stage will dominate the beachfront scenario, at others' brilliant bikes, make sure you cast your vote towards the with a host of fantastic live acts whipping up the crowd every evening. People's Choice! 20 HOG® 8TH HARLEY-DAVIDSON® EURO FESTIVAL Events JUST ANNOUNCED! MUSIC LINE-UP HARLEY® BAR More Like Trees Joan Ov Arc Jim Stapley and Band Elvis and TCE Band Bogus Brothers MAIN STAGE Thursday Bogus Brothers 21.00-22.15 Big Ones Aerosmith Tribute 22.30-00.00 Friday Bonnie Tyler 21.00-22.15 Louis Bertignac 22.30-00.00 Saturday OI&B Zucchero Tribute 21.00-22.15 H-D Ceremonies 22.30-22.45 Eric Burdon 22.45-00.00 SCAN THIS QR CODE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 8TH HARLEY-DAVIDSON® euro festival Saturday, of course, is parade time. Line up alongside thousands of other Harley-Davidson riders, as the parade snakes through the exclusive resort of St-Tropez, where the yachts of the multimillionaires complement the chrome and the roar of V-Twins, before heading along the coast and then inland. It is truly a sight to behold as the thousands of bikes weave through the narrow, cobbled streets of Grimaud, as the locals come out to watch in awe as the mass of metallic magic rumbles through their sleepy village. As another riding season appears on the horizon, make sure the dates are in your diary for the traditional kick-off event see you in the south of France next May! To book accommodation, please visit http://bit.ly/1bGkxQv You can benefit from a reduced price by pre-booking your tickets for the 2014 Harley-Davidson® Euro Festival ticket prices are as follows: PRE-REGISTRATION Full event (H.O.G.® member) 90 Full event (guest) 110 You can also pre-register for a rally pack for 40 (includes a pin, patch and event T-shirt). Please be aware, the rally pack will not be sold on site this year. Don't forget you have to come to see us in Grimaud to collect your rally pack.* Pre-registration will close on April 23, 2014. GATE PRICE (H.O.G.® MEMBER) Full event** 105 Thursday (day ticket only) 35 Friday and Saturday 95 Friday 40 Saturday 55 GATE PRICE (GUEST) Full event 125 Thursday (day ticket only) 45 Friday and Saturday 110 Friday 50 Saturday 60 *Tickets/rally packs will not be refunded after the event. **Membership card must be presented to obtain H.O.G. price. HOG® 21 Events 2014 EUROPEAN H.O.G.® RALLY RALLY ROUNDUP Following the huge success of the 2011 the greatest motorcycle in the world. to get involved, with onlookers voting event held in the beautiful town of Biograd The Custom Bike Show will be a key for what they consider the best-looking Na Moru, with 65,000 attendees, Harley® part of the celebrations the show will motorcycle. The bikes will also be proudly lovers the world over are invited to return be a fantastic opportunity to see some displayed in the parade, as the entire Harley to partake in the camaraderie- family takes to the street to ride as fuelled celebrations, and to enjoy a wealth of incredible entertainment. The event is sure to tick all the BIOGRAD one. This show of solidarity is one not to miss! If the many bands, bars and right boxes for the huge numbers restaurants do not quite quench of revellers, with a host of attractions lining up to welcome BECKONS your desire to get out and about, then the surrounding areas are one and all into the world of Harley. The Demo Experience gives riders It is with great pleasure that ripe for exploration, boasting some perfect riding roads. the opportunity to test drive new models, following routes along some of the best roads in the area, Harley-Davidson® announces With sweeping bends and Croatia as the host country for the challenging hairpins all framed by views of the Adriatic Sea, allowing you to really make the most of your stay. There's also 2014 European H.O.G.® Rally you can be sure to satisfy your wanderlust. We can't wait to something for non-riders, with get back to Croatia in 2014 the always-popular JumpstartTM of the most beautiful bikes in Europe hopefully we'll see you there! For more experience allowing future bikers all competing for a host of trophies. The information, visit hogeuropegallery.com to find out how it feels to sit astride People's Choice award allows the crowd /croatia-harley-days 22 HOG® Events SCAN THIS QR CODE TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION FOR 2014 european H.O.G.® rally biograd, croatia, or visit biograd2014.com PREVIEW 2014 European H.O.G.® Rally Biograd, Croatia June 12-15, 2014 hogeuropegallery.com/croatia-harley-days HOG® 23 Events AFRICAN ADVENTURE RALLY ROUNDUP PREVIEW Africa Bike Week 2014 will be the sixth time that H.O.G.® members, Harley-Davidson® riders and other motorcycle enthusiasts arrive Africa Bike Week 2014 Margate, South Africa May 1-4, 2014 africabikeweek.co.za The 2014 event will be no different, with live entertainment on two stages and refreshments served at various local bars in their masses in Margate. Situated on the east and at the main Harley-Davidson bar. There coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu- is also an opportunity to enjoy shopping for all Natal, this tranquil coastal town will once again be things bike-related in the after-market area, where transformed into a hive of biking activity from May 1-4, more than 30 vendors show and sell their wares. 2014. Including world-class entertainment, stages and Shopping in the Cultural Village, where local food and sound, there will be free demo rides of the various new-look 2014 hand-crafted items are sold, is always appreciated by the local Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the great Harley-Davidson Experience traders and community. truck, the JumpstartTM experience, the Rider Academy and a carnival There are some great riding opportunities from all areas of atmosphere that only Harley-Davidson can put together. South Africa towards Margate, and some spectacular rides in the The town offers a variety of accommodation including hotels, surrounding area close to the event site and in the KwaZulu-Natal holiday apartments and guesthouses, all in close proximity to the province. The month of May is still warm on the east coast of Africa, Harley-Davidson Village. Here you will find the Dealer exhibition and the weather around Margate has been kind to us during past area with all things Harley-Davidson to buy, as well as the main events. The days are warm and sunny with some occasional rain Harley-Davidson Expo area where you can enjoy browsing around and the evenings are cool, ensuring a great party atmosphere! the latest models or visiting the Fit Shop. There will also be an During Africa Bike Week 2014 be sure to expect a few surprises, opportunity to talk all things finance and insurance with the including a great fashion show, custom bike show and the ever- Harley-Davidson Freedom and Finance division. popular mass parade led by the Honorable HCM Madame Mayor, During the four-day 2013 Africa Bike Week event there were in Cynthia Mqwebu. excess of 25,000 motorcyclists enjoying the festivities. Great food We look forward to welcoming all motorcycle fans to Africa Bike was provided by vendors and at a variety of local restaurants, Week 2014. Keep yourself informed on www.africabikeweek.co.za including our very own wine and sushi bar overlooking the sea. or catch us on Twitter or Facebook. AFRICA BIKE WEEK 2014 24 HOG® LOVE RIDE SWITZERLAND Events REVIEW Polish Bike Week Karpacz, Poland August 9-11, 2013 www.hog.wroclaw.pl FEEL THE LOVE The Love Ride Switzerland has been held in and around Dübendorf every year since 1993. With around 5,500 participating motorbikes and almost 10,000 visitors, this offshoot of the original Love Ride in California is the greatest charity event on the Swiss motorbike scene. Every year it attracts fans from Switzerland and abroad to the Glatt Valley near Zurich. Harley-Davidson® Switzerland has been the event's main sponsor since 2003 and makes a substantial contribution year after year. All income generated during the event directly benefits people with muscular disorders. In past years sponsors and countless faithful donors have contributed sums of between 400,000 and 500,000 Swiss francs (approximately 325,000 to 400,000). The money goes to finance regular summer camps for the Swiss society for children, youths and young adults affected by muscular disorders. But more individual needs are also met, such as the procurement of new electric wheelchairs or wheelchairfriendly conversions of private houses or schools. Once again this year, Harley-Davidson will be flying the flag at the event and welcoming all participants and visitors in the big top with a fine cup of coffee. Live music and various motorbike-related events will provide outstanding entertainment throughout the day. The high point, however, is the ride-out, the `Love Ride' itself. Come and ride with us! As in previous years, tickets for the event can be purchased from local Harley-Davidson dealers. PREVIEW 22nd Love Ride Switzerland Dübendorf, Switzerland May 4, 2014 loveride.ch POLISH BIKE WEEK PLEASURE IN POLAND Polish Bike Week took place August 9-11 in Karpacz in southwestern Poland, around 60 miles west of Wroclaw. The event was organised by the H.O.G.® Wroclaw Chapter, in association with the local Appaloosa Harley® dealership. Numerous activities were put on to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson®, which included `The Legend on Tour'. This gave event-goers the opportunity to ride demonstration vehicles of the latest models. Those who took part received a special 110 H-D pin, each with a unique number that entered them into a prize draw to win a motorcycle from Milwaukee. Another winner was Marcin Juwa from Zielona Góra, who won the two-day Polish championship in motorcycle slow riding. The Saturday evening culminated with a concert from Dzem, Polish rock legends, playing hits including My Harley. Earlier in the afternoon, the lead singer of the band had led about 1,000 motorcycles along the route lined with many residents, motorcycle fans and tourists. Music also came from concert soloist Maciej Balcar, who entered the stage riding a Harley and wearing the special Freedom Jacket, which symbolises the link between Harley-Davidson and a passion for freedom. The Polish organisers then gave the Freedom Jacket, with a Karpacz 2013 pin attached, to a rider from the Czech Republic with the wish to spread freedom all over the world. The evening concert saw more than 6,000 Harley fans gather together in the warm and friendly atmosphere that is characteristic of all H.O.G. meetings. Polish Bike Week will return for more celebrations later this year. HOG® 25 Events INDIA BIKE WEEK 2014 RALLY ROUNDUP GOING TO GOA! Anoop Prakash, MD of H-D India, and Frank Savage from H-D's Product Development Center with the new StreetTM 750 motorcycle 26 HOG® The stunning setting of Goa hosted the fast-growing India Bike Week event India Bike Week, the Woodstock of biking festivals, returned as did Harley-Davidson® to celebrate the shared spirit of freedom, adventure and passion for motorcycling with H.O.G.® members from across the country. On January 17, 2014 the rumble of motorcycle engines echoed as more than 1,000 H.O.G. members from the 13 chapters in India took to the streets of Goa. The roads leading from Baga to Vagator witnessed the biggest riding spectacle of the week, the traditional H.O.G. Rally Parade, a striking display of roaring metal and flashing chrome. It was graced by the presence of Frank Savage from Harley-Davidson's Product Development Center in Wisconsin, who is the industrial design and styling lead for Harley-Davidson's new StreetTM platform. The celebrations were unbounded as the new Harley-Davidson Street 750TM was unveiled at the event, receiving a thunderous response from H.O.G. members and enthusiasts. H.O.G. has always meant different things to different riders, with the only constant being that it encompasses the true spirit of brotherhood and camaraderie. Harley-Davidson India organised Events The three Custom Contest winners were (from top): Siddhaarth Oberoi (Best Touring); Shyam Kapoor (Best Softail®) and Nikesh Rajan (Best Sportster®). Bottom: Saurin Shah and Sambit Patra proudly receive their `Big 5' patches Bengal Chapter won India's Chapter of the Year award four Zonal H.O.G. Rallies North, South, East and West as well as the National H.O.G. Rally. Riders who attend all five rides in one calendar year are honoured with the special recognition of the `Big 5' patch. The Big 5 patch awardees for this year are Saurin Shah from Nine Bridges Harley-Davidson (Ahmedabad) and Sambit Patra from Bengal Harley-Davidson (Kolkata). The company honoured Bengal Harley-Davidson with the Chapter of the Year 2013 trophy, for being the most active chapter and furthering the relationship between chapter members and their sponsoring dealer. The festival also witnessed the H.O.G. Custom Contest, REVIEW 2nd India H.O.G.® Rally / India Bike Week 2014 Goa, India January 16-18, 2014 www.indiabikeweek.in a nationwide search to discover the best customised Harley-Davidson among customers from the Sportster®, Softail® and Touring families of H-D motorcycles. Live music, friendly competition and good times were enjoyed by all until late into the night from the start until the end of India Bike Week. Here's to more riding in 2014! HOG® 27 Events 15TH HARLEY-DAVIDSON® OPEN ROAD FESTIVAL HEADING FOR HUNGARY The 15th anniversary of the Harley-Davidson® Open Road Festival will be one of the most diverse Harley-Davidson gatherings of the summer PREVIEW 15th Harley-Davidson® Open Road Festival Lake Balaton, Hungary June 4-8, 2014 www.openroadfest.hu RALLY ROUNDUP Taking place at Lake Balaton, Hungary, this summer festival will be characterised by the unmistakable roar of Harley® motorcycles from many countries spicing up the atmosphere of Central Europe's largest lake. Our countless motorcycling, musical and culinary events will be worthy of our 15th anniversary, and a great way to celebrate the joy of meeting with regular participants and newcomers alike. During the day we will be thundering around the lake with our guides to explore the undulating curves and beautiful landscapes of the Balaton Highlands, which are replete with natural and cultural heritage. Those party-minded friends preferring to relax in the camp after a long night can enjoy our Custom Bike Show along with the bravado of flying and stunt shows, while browsing through the merchandise of various retail kiosks or going swimming in the lake. Security for our precious bikes will all be taken care of, as the controlled access system will prevent any strangers from entering the site. The vibrant atmosphere of our five-day festival will be enhanced by great nightly musical experiences, featuring 30 live concerts and DJs. Saturday will feature Bonnie Tyler, who gave a fantastic concert at last year's rally in Rome, and Serbia's Boban Markovic will undoubtedly prepare a great musical experience for bikers longing for a little relaxation after returning from their rides. Accommodation has been arranged to cater to everyone's needs, whether they wish to pitch their own tents within the guarded festival premises (this is included in the price of the pass) or prefer to enjoy the comfort of elegant hotels around the lake, or the atmospheres of cosy inns in nearby Alsóörs, Balatonfüred, Tihany and Balatonalmádi. There is also a limited number of mobile homes on site, which are a great option for those who wish to enjoy the non-stop vibrancy of the festival with its fantastic programmes. For help, please feel free to contact us at info@openroadfest.hu A discount is available for advance-booked tickets, which provide access to all guided tours, concerts and programmes please visit www.openroadfest.hu/jegyvasarlas to book. Tickets can be also purchased on site. So come and join your biker friends between June 4-8, 2014 and explore this part of Europe, whether it is uncharted territory for you or you are returning for more. No matter what, our famous Hungarian hospitality and world-renowned wines, along with our traditional inns offering mouth-watering cuisine, will all be yours to enjoy at the 15th Harley-Davidson Open Road Festival. Feel the freedom! 28 HOG® What's on 2014 events MAY Africa Bike Week Margate, South Africa May 1-4 22nd Love Ride Switzerland May 4 Harley-Davidson® Euro Festival Grimaud, Golfe de St-Tropez, France May 8-11 Ireland Bike Fest Killarney, Ireland May 30-June 2 JUNE Open Road Fest Lake Balaton, Hungary June 4-8 Benelux H.O.G.® Rally La Rochette, Luxembourg June 6-9 European H.O.G.® Rally, Croatia Harley Days® Biograd, Croatia June 12-15 Norway H.O.G.® Rally Halden, Norway June 12-15 13th Magic Bike Rudesheim Rudesheim, Germany June 19-22 Harley-Davidson® World Ride Everywhere June 23-24 JULY Barcelona Harley Days® Barcelona, Spain July 4-6 Hamburg Harley Days® Hamburg, Germany July 4-6 European Posse Ride Berlin, Germany to Valencia, Spain July 5-20 Vienna Harley Days® Vienna, Austria July 18-19 Sweden National H.O.G.® Rally Åre, Sweden July 24-27 AUGUST Finnish H.O.G.® Rally Seinäjoki, Finland August 1-3 St Petersburg Harley Days® St Petersburg, Russia August 7-10 Friendship Ride Fulda, Germany August 8-10 Thunder in the Glens Aviemore, Scotland August 22-25 SEPTEMBER European Bike Week® Faaker See, Austria September 2-7 NOVEMBER Mallorca Bike Week Mallorca, Spain November 3-9 HOG® 29 GB RALLIES RIDE THE EMERALD ISLE In 2014, Ireland BikeFest expects to welcome more than 40,000 visitors from all over the world. Taking place from May 30June 2, in its eighth year, Ireland BikeFest will again be held at the The Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney, in the stunning setting of the south-west region of Ireland. The event is Ireland's only free open biker festival and will have everything on offer for riders and non-riding motorcycle and H-D® enthusiasts alike, with three stages hosting three days of free live music. And your wheels needn't feel neglected as you're surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on the island. Highlights will include daily ride-outs around the many beautiful roads including the Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry and Wild Atlantic Way (marshalled by Celtic Thunder Chapter Ireland and Gaelic Chapter Ireland), free Harley-Davidson® demo rides, a Custom Bike Show, Parade and lots of free live indoor and outdoor entertainment day and night. The Bike Village will once again be the main hub of activity throughout the weekend, featuring trader stands selling specialised biker ware including clothing, helmets, trinkets, gadgets and gizmos. The Village offers plenty of places to eat and you can grab a drink at the popular Harley® Bar while listening to the bands and DJs that perform all weekend. The Main Stage is located at the heart of the Bike Village, within clear view of the most popular Chapter gathering place on site. Keep an eye on the website for regular updates on the entertainment line-up. The Sunday morning Parade in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland always proves popular rain or shine. As does the `Win a Harley-Davidson' raffle, which will run as it has done in previous years. So if you're looking for a reason to ride the Emerald Isle, look no more. Ireland Bike Fest will offer you that and a whole lot more! www.irelandbikefest.com The eighth Ireland BikeFest invites you to the most scenic bike rally with added party vibe! 30 HOG® GB RALLIES Making a splash with the Bash! The Big Brum Bash is reborn as the bigger and better Big Bank Holiday Bash! "The Big Brum Bash was always a familyorientated event," explains Birmingham UK Chapter's Jason Garey. "But the Big Bank Holiday Bash expands that idea: it's a proper weekend getaway with bike riding and family fun at a great venue where you can do as much or as little as you like." As was announced late last year, the Big Brum Bash has become the bigger and better Big Bank Holiday Bash, to be held at West Midlands Water Ski Centre in Tamworth from May 23-26, 2014. The organising committee is creating a unique shindig for everyone in the UK to enjoy. "There are activities for all the family but there's also the opportunity to ride your bike, have some fun and get away from everything for the weekend." "We had been discussing the concept of increasing the size of the rally for some time but could not really take on the financial risk that a bigger rally would bring," says Jason. "I had discussed ideas with Marjorie Rae over several coffees. She said that the concept of a bigger rally in the Midlands was a good one, but would require the input of several other Chapters to reduce the risks and divide the workload." Jason explains that all of the work for the Big Brum Bash was undertaken by Birmingham Chapter members. "It was a lot to ask to pull a rally together and to enjoy the event." And so Birmingham Chapter joined forces with the Stoke, Wolfruna and Rolling Hills Chapters, and in dividing the workload they have reduced the amount of time required of each volunteer, which will allow more time for everyone to enjoy the event. "There are representatives from all Chapters on the organising committee and there haven't been any disagreements... yet!" says Jason. For anyone who has been to a Big Brum Bash, you'll already know what a great venue the West Midlands Water Ski Centre is, and 2014's event promises to make more of what's on offer. Not only is it a great place to chill out by the water, have a drink with your mates or get out and ride in some great countryside, but the venue offers everything a watersports enthusiast could want. There are three lakes (a dedicated tournament arena, ski school lake and boat owners' lake), so whether you fancy water skiing or wakeboarding it's at your fingertips. As for accommodation, there's camping, or you can stay in one of the many cabins chilling out on the sun deck when the sun makes an appearance. The full programme of events for the weekend will be released soon and will include: waterside camping/free camping (with the possibility of stay extension), guided ride-outs, live music on Friday and Saturday followed by chill-out Sunday, trader village and family games area. Tickets are on sale now. Order your tickets before March 31, 2014, and you'll receive a pack of vouchers worth up to £40! The organisers have teamed up with their sponsoring dealers, Birmingham Harley-Davidson, Wolverhampton Harley-Davidson, Stoke Harley-Davidson and Cheltenham HarleyDavidson so you'll get £10 off the price of a T-shirt at each of the dealerships when you visit during 2014. Hurry, as this exclusive offer will ONLY be available with advanced tickets sold before March 31, 2014. For details as they are added check www.bigbankholidaybash.com HOG® 31 GB RALLIES CIDER RALLY? YES! There is no question! The Cider Rally 2014 is on! Stop press! Bridgwater Chapter Director Gill Mogg is delighted to be able to now announce the good news that the Cider Rally will most definitely go ahead as planned in 2014 despite rumours and some concerns that the rally might be affected by changes in ownership of the venue. Gill wants everyone to know: "The rally has NOT been cancelled!" It will take place on May 2-5, as always on the first UK May Bank Holiday weekend. Details can be found on the website. Gill `Moggy' Mogg said that while the venue is undergoing changes, this will not affect the 2014 Cider Rally which will celebrate Bridgwater Chapter's 25th year. The Bridgwater party brigade with Moggy at the helm never fail to bring a spectacularly fun event with games, music, fancy dress, local cider and much, much more! As such, the Chapter is inundated with messages from previous attendees such as this one: "The Cider Rally was an absolute pleasure, buzz, joy and privilege to close the door on a crazy messed-up world for a weekend, be able to do my thing in a massive room full of so many fab people and be part of a fab weekend! Thank you so much, as this weekend I lived the dream!" High praise indeed, and well deserved. Book your tickets now before they run out! bridgwaterhog.co.uk Making hay From June 20-22, 2014, Great Western Chapter's rally, Hogs in the Hayfields (HITH), will be enjoying its seventh year at Cleve Rugby Club, in the quiet suburb of Mangotsfield, Bristol. "Although there will be a wide choice of rallies to attend during the year, catering for all types of rally-goers," says Director Barry `Bazzer' Aggett, "we hope that the following details may encourage you to come to ours. HITH is relatively small and so creates a really friendly atmosphere. You can be sure of a warm welcome on arrival with a free cuppa and cake. Last year we had a Stars in their Eyes-style show and a risqué balloon dance!" adds Barry. "And, by popular demand, we will be having our very own original Gurzels (our LOH ladies) who will be strutting their stuff." The Saturday ride-out will take in lots of beautiful West Country scenery and there's plenty of time for solo exploration too. Cleve Rugby Club has two bar areas and a spacious lounge for bands and entertainment. There is on-site camping or hotels nearby with a shuttle bus. For full details see their website. greatwesternhog.co.uk Remix to the Maximus Deva Legion has gone back to the drawing board to bring you the new look Circus Maximus Remastered! The event will take place from September 12-14, 2014 at the Llangollen Pavilion, just across the border in Wales. A full weekend of top live music is planned, which will feature the superb rockabilly band Vavoom! Friday afternoon features a ride-out set to finish at Chester HarleyDavidson® for some great rally-weekend deals. Saturday's parade ride will take in some of the best roads in North Wales. The rally site will open from 4pm on Thursday 11, with the full rally programme starting on Friday 12 at midday. Tickets will be on sale online at the Chapter's website at the end of January. devalegionhog.co.uk 32 HOG® SOUTH OF ENGLAND H.O.G.® RALLY 1-2-3* AUGUST 2014. BE THERE. 1066 HOGSBACK INVICTA OXFORD THAMES VALLEY National Shooting Centre, Bisley Camp, Queens Road, Bisley, Surrey GU24 OPB Make your primary target the South Of England Rally this year. If you have not yet joined us at Bisley, check out www.sofer.uk.com to get a flavour of this great H.O.G.® event and REGISTER NOW. You must be a H.O.G.® member to register; however, you can also register nonmembers as your guests. Your membership will be verified and your registration will be handled by the H.O.G.® Member Services Team. You can register on-line (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) by using the link on our web site, by post using the form below, or by telephone. You can download a larger version of the form from our web site. This is a PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY event. REGISTRATION OPENS 1st APRIL 2014. All applications must be received by 9am Monday 21 July, 2014. Please note that no tickets will be sent out until the end of June 2014. Use the registration form below to register by post; use additional forms if necessary to include all your guests. NOTE: European Postage rates will apply. If paying by credit or debit card, you can also register by telephone by contacting H.O.G.® Member Services on freephone 00800 1111 2223 in the UK, or 0044 (0)20 8891 9088 from abroad. Have ready your debit / credit card, H.O.G.® membership number, and a list of the names of your guests, with their H.O.G.® numbers where appropriate. We suggest you use the form below for this purpose. You can also use the telephone numbers above for registration assistance, or email customerservices@hog-europe.com. If registering by post and you do not have email, we recommend that you call after a week to confirm that your registration application has been received and is in process. It is NOT possible to register by Fax or email. Accommodation: Free camping. See www.sofer.uk.com for other on-site accommodation and local hotels served by our shuttle-bus facility. SofER REGISTRATION FORM ~ PLEASE ENTER ALL INFORMATION CLEARLY IN BLOCK CAPITALS Your First Name Your Surname Your H.O.G.® Number 1 Details of all your guests aged over 16. Use additional forms as necessary. Guest First Name Guest Surname Guest H.O.G.® No. (where appropriate) 2 3 4 5 Your Full Postal Address If possible, please provide an email address so that we can confirm receipt of your registration Postcode Day Phone No.: Mobile No.: Total quantity of tickets required = you + guests = (Accompanied juveniles under 16 admitted free.) Tick ONE Box Only: I wish to pay by: Cheque*/Postal Order I wish to pay by: Credit/Debit Card Cardholder Name (as on the card) Card Number £ Total amount payable @ £30.00 per person = Check calculation! (Make Payable To H.O.G. Europe, don't forget to sign and date it!) (Enter card details carefully below, don't forget to sign and date!) Tick ONE Box: VISA MASTERCARD UK MAESTRO Start Date* MM/YY Expiry Date MM/YY Issue Number* Card Security Code** Cardholder Signature Date: _______ / _______ / 2014 * If Shown On Card **Last 3 digits on signature panel on reverse of card Send completed form with payment, or card details, to: SOFER, c/o HOG Member Services, The Arvato Building, Eastpoint Business Park, Fairview, Dublin 3, Ireland. To arrive no later than Monday 21 July 2014. Apply correct postage! IMPORTANT: All roads in Bisley Camp are subject to the Road Traffic Acts. All motorcycles and other vehicles and their operators must be road-legal. Note: sorry, but for safety reasons we do not allow the use of mini-motorcycles or pushbikes at Bisley. *No scheduled activities on Sunday. HOG® 33 The Benelux H.O.G.® Rally 2014, which takes `XXL' as its theme, thinks big. The event not only lasts an extra day, but organisers are laying on lots of extra entertainment with plenty of extra food and drink and loads of extra fun. Don't leave it too long to sign up: more than 225 rally packs have already been ordered, with lots of people already booking their mobile homes and accommodation around the caravan park. The organisers The Luxembourg Chapter is organising the Benelux H.O.G. Rally for the fourth time. Under the expert direction of Director Gilles Krantz, every effort is being made to turn the rally into yet another highly memorable weekend. Where and when From June 6-9 in Larochette, a picturepostcard village smack bang in the middle of a valley. Guests get to camp at five-star Birkelt caravan park. Be sure to book your accommodation in good time: fully booked is fully booked! The theme XXL. Everything is set to be Extra Extra Large. The beer, the food, the parade, the ride-outs, the music... just a lot is simply not enough! Hat trick Three consecutive nights will see three bands from all three Benelux countries perform live. Record breaker The parade, which is set to go out on the Sunday morning, is to be our biggest and best ever. As rally participants are not required to travel back home on Sunday, they get to join this gorgeous ride into Luxembourg City. Further information Full details on how to sign up, accommodation and the scheduled programme of events are available at www.beneluxhogrally.com. The website is updated on a regular basis with the latest news, so be sure to check out the website regularly and often! www.beneluxhogrally.com GB RALLIES Who's got the biggest? Benelux Chapter go X-large for their 2014 rally! 34 HOG® THE LANDSCAPE OF YOUR DREAMS AWAITS at HARLEY-DAVIDSON® VERONA FIND THE OFFICIAL RENTAL SERVICE OR TREAT YOURSELF OR SOMEBODY ELSE TO A voucher FOR A RIDE ON A HARLEY-DAVIDSON®! © H-D 2014. Harley, Harley-Davidson and the Bar & Shield logo are among the trademarks of H-D U.S.A., LLC MODELS AVAILABLE TO RENT: Road King® Classic Street Glide® Fat Boy® Special Heritage Softail® Classic Tri Glide® Ultra Classic Ultra ClassicTM Electra Glide® GIFT VOUCHER VHEARROLNEYA-DAVIDSON® TO: AMOUNT: GOOD FOR: Voucher n.: date: STAMP & SIGNATURE: aCdodnittaiocntatlhseedrveiacleesrsahviapilfaobrlfeuartnhdegriifntfvoormucahteiorns.about renting, conditions, prices, OwNVwLIwSI.NhITdEvOeSrUHoRnOaP.i!t AND COME AND JOIN IN OUR EVENTS Moto Days > Rome - 6-9 March 2014 HOG® Euro Festival > Saint Tropez - 8-11 May 2014 European Hog® Rally > Biograd, Croatia - 12-15 June 2014 European Bike Week > Faaker See - 2/7 September 2014 Sahara Biker Show > Tunisia - 25/31 October 2014 WE'RE WAITING FOR YOU! DEALERSHIP OPENING TIMES Monday 14.30-18.30 Tuesday-Saturday 8.30-12.30/14.30-18.30 HARLEY-DAVIDSON® VERONA Via Dell'Agricoltura, 3 37066 Sommacampagna - VR TEL. 045/510174 www.rentalhdverona.it - www.hdverona.it H.O.G.® portraits THROUGH THE BLOOD Portraits by Kevin J. Miyazaki Some families are connected by blood in the traditional sense. Others are bound by what's in their blood: the passions they share and the common dreams they chase. At the H.O.G.® 30th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee, we asked H.O.G. members from around the globe to pose for portraits and share their stories. What we discovered confirmed what we already knew: no matter who we are, what clothes we wear or which flag we wave, we all bleed black and orange. Jaime Garcia Mexico City, Mexico Member since 2005 Cesare and Giulia Gallo and Luisa Pizzi Italy Cesare is the director of the Legnano H.O.G. Chapter. Last June, 110 members of the chapter went to Rome for the 110th H-D® Celebration. "I love Italy," he says, "but the excitement of being in Milwaukee for the 110th was something you cannot get anywhere else." Member since 1998 Alex Villalpando and Alyssa Fell Sturtevant, Wisconsin, USA Racine Chapter Members since 2013 36 HOG® H.O.G.® portraits John Wesley Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Member since 2013 Helge Walther Austria Member since 1995 Wendi Senda Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Member since 2012 Yvon Bernard France Lyon Chapter Member since 2003 Anne Seiero Denmark Copenhagen Chapter Member since 2003 Pete Bonert Hungary Member since 1998 Mary Caverly and Evan Griffin Ontario, Canada On her 50th birthday, Mary's brothers surprised her with her first bike. Mary attended the H-D 105th Celebration and was thrilled to take her daughter Evan to the 110th. Members since 2012 and 2003 Karen Zarate Mexico City, Mexico "My husband and I met because of our love for motorcycle riding, and my trip to Milwaukee was my honeymoon! I loved the sense of being united with every biker there. A two-wheel adventure we'll never forget." Members since 2008 Renato Bezzerra de Souza and Veronica Bastos Brazil "In 2011, we went to Anchorage, Alaska and visited the dealership there. My wife loved the clothes and jackets so much when we returned to Brazil we bought a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. Harley-Davidson is now our lifestyle." Members since 2012 HOG® 37 H.O.G.® portraits Patty Rice and Domingo Luyo Sr. Boonsboro, Maryland, USA "Domingo always talked about riding cross-country on his 2003 Heritage Softail®. This year, we did it. From July 31 to September 16, we rode through 28 states, stopped at 75 H-D dealerships, and were part of three rallies." Members since 1999 Casey Crews Jacksonville, Florida, USA "My dad had a black Fat Boy® when I was a kid. He'd let me help polish it and always had Harley® stories to tell. After riding my black Ultra Limited to Milwaukee, I rode to Ohio. I hadn't been there in 20 years. Pulling into my dad's driveway was epic. I could see it on his face." Member since 2008 Alan Flemming Mexico City, Mexico "We arrived late to watch the parade and found our way blocked by traffic cones. A man took away one of the cones and suddenly we were in the parade, sharing the road with all those bikers from different chapters and countries. It was an experience I will never forget." Member since 2013 Richard and Janet Just Silver Spring, Maryland, USA "We began our long-distance rides with the H-D 95th Anniversary and enjoyed it so much that we started making coast-to-coast rides every year. We have travelled more than 165,000 miles through 49 states (all except Hawaii) and every province of Canada." Members since 1996 38 HOG® H.O.G.® portraits Hu Hao Jiating Dalian, China Members since 2010 Yukimi and Keiji Hagi Osaka, Japan "I came from Japan to experience the H-D 110th Anniversary. I don't speak English, but I made friends from all over the world through our shared love for Harley-Davidson." Members since 2011 Andrzez and Bogusz Wasilewski Poland Members since 1993 Dan and Christie Pesce Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, USA "We have been riding for 26 years but only recently joined the Harley Owners Group®. The Music City Chapter in Nashville, Tennessee welcomed us with open arms when we joined it was like we'd known them for years." Members since 2011 Curtis May Beaumont, Texas, USA "The coolest thing that happened was when we ran into Mark-Hans Richer walking around with the Freedom Jacket. My wife got to wear it for a few moments and contributed a 2013 Cowboy H.O.G. Chapter Posse Poker Chip to the jacket. Awesome." Member since 1983 Jeremiah Jones Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA "I rode in on a Honda that I bought for myself as a `welcome home from Iraq' present in 2007. After being in Milwaukee one day, I told everyone I talked to that I WILL GET A HARLEY, no matter what I have to do! Two weeks later I traded in the Honda for a 2003 Dyna® Low Rider. I won't look back!" HOG® 39 Parts & Accessories READY TO RIDE In this issue we showcase the best ways to keep your bike in optimum condition ahead of the riding season Only Genuine Harley-Davidson® Parts & Accessories are designed, tested and manufactured to the same specification as those that came with your bike. Not only are they evaluated individually against their design specifications, but also on the test track as part of the complete motorcycle. By using Genuine Harley-Davidson Parts & Accessories you'll ensure your bike remains at peak performance and maintain its long-term value. Keep your Harley® like new go Genuine. For a demonstration of these products at work, visit your dealership or go online to our newly redesigned `My Dream Harley' website (accessories.harley-davidson.eu), which has a dedicated section for our Genuine Consumables range. 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Now is the time to get new inspiration for the road ahead and to start turning dreams into reality, and HarleyDavidson® MotorClothes® apparel has just what it takes to focus your mind on the miles and memories waiting for you in 2014. Inspired by a continual pursuit of the next horizon, the Spring Collection starts with the familiar but steers it in a new direction. Designed for men and women, riders and passengers, the collection is built for those confident and adventurous few who know what they want and aren't afraid to stand out. Men's Spring Collection For the guy who tackles any challenge the road gives him, it felt right to develop the styles that speak to his unbridled nature. Extreme comfort and covert invention sit at the heart of the Men's Collection. With innovative performance features like superior venting, waterproofing and reflectivity, and stealth aesthetics mixing vintage leathers and canvas with enhanced taping and shaping, you'll find a perfect blend of familiar and new. In the months ahead, keep an eye out for themed namesake jackets like the Horizon Leather Jacket, made of lightweight contrasting leather with a mesh body lining and front and back venting to keep things cool on warmer days, and subtle reflective piping for visibility when you need it. Pair it with the Adrenaline Plaid Shirt in over-dyed dark washed plaid, with edgy tonal winged skull graphics on the pocket and back. Or layer up with the Speed & Power Hooded Activewear Jacket in a soft distressed cotton for pure comfort that stays on trend with washed out graphics and herringbone accents. Women's Spring Collection Greet the spring in a wash of new colour, with bright pieces that embrace new hues and bold graphics. Daring and brave, this collection mirrors the women it is designed for, and features gutsy styles infused with new combinations of original details and graphic mixes. As with the Men's Collection, the look and feel of the women's line draws on a history of H-D® innovation, but adds the knockout combination of `function' and `femme' with striking details that look amazing and also perform on the road. You'll find lace mesh liners, dye-cut reflectivity, satin piping and a flattering fit that follows your natural silhouette, ensuring comfort and confidence both on and off the bike. Give your wardrobe extra depth with the Dimension RCS Waterproof Leather and Functional Jackets. Part of the Women's Rider Comfort System line, these styles are your personal weapon against all-weather riding conditions, with waterproofing and extended side venting as well as reflective touches, given stylish emphasis through debossed leather and metallic graphics. You can't go wrong with the 1903 Genuine Quality Tee, offering throwback athletic graphics over super-soft weathered fabric with just a touch of embellished sparkle. Feel empowered with pieces from the Passion & Freedom range, with graphic treatments in coral and deep sea greens over creamy white cotton. Whichever horizon you turn to, dress for the destination with HarleyDavidson® MotorClothes®. Visit your nearest Harley-Davidson® dealer to check out all the latest styles in the Spring Collection, or take a look at www.harley-davidson.eu/motorclothes 42 HOG® MotorClothes® Far left, top (L-R): Since 1903 Sleeve Stripe Knit Tee, 96628-14VM; Passion, Drive, Freedom Pullover Hooded Activewear Jacket, 96114-14VW Far left, bottom (L-R): Adrenaline Plaid Shirt, 9663514VW; Winged Skull Colorblocked Woven Shirt, 96634-14VM Left (L-R): H-D® Wing Plaid Shirt, 96099-14VW; 1903 Genuine Quality Tee, 96095-14VW Above: (L-R) H-D® Skull Easy-Care Striped Shirt, 96619-14VM; 1903 Genuine Quality Tee, 96095-14VW; Speed & Power 1/4-Zip Waffle Knit, 96616-14VM Second left (L-R): Studded Bar & Shield Logo Tee, 96125-14VW; Plaid Performance Short-Sleeve Shirt, 96640-14VM Left: Speed & Power Hooded Activewear Jacket, 96615-14VM HOG® 43 HARLEY RIDER INSURANCETM 5% OFF FOR H.O.G.® MEMBERS All policies through Harley-Davidson Insurance Services include the following benefits: · Agreed value, including genuine parts and accessories - dealer approved · European cover all year round · UK & European breakdown and accident recovery, including Homestart assistance worth over £100 · Comprehensive cover for riding other Harley® motorcycles · £1,250 leathers & helmet cover · Motorcycle legal protection in the event of an accident which is not your fault CALL 0800 977 6878 for a quote and instant cover Or get a quote online at www.harley-davidson.co.uk/insurance For Republic of Ireland quotes call 1800 800 845. Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. H ARLEY | RIDER INSURANCETM is arranged and administered by Harley-Davidson Insurance Services. *Harley-Davidson Insurance Services is a trading style of Carole Nash Insurance Consultants Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales 2600841. Terms and conditions apply. Call for details. © H-D 2014. Harley, Harley-Davidson and the Bar & Shield logo are among the trademarks of H-D U.S.A., LLC. Harley-Davidson Insurance Services* History Photos: Paul Bayfield Photography assistant: Alistair Divers HOG® 45 1914 Silent Gray Fellow Sport Today's range of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles offers a combination of stylish design, comfort and ground-breaking technology that make riding one a memorable experience. Given that the Motor Company is more than 110 years old, you'd expect the motorcycles of the early days to be a far cry from the sophisticated machines of today. This is certainly what we expected when HOG® magazine took one of just a few remaining 1914 Silent Gray Fellow Sport models for a ride in London's Battersea Park. How wrong we were. When you first set eyes on the stark beauty of an original 1914 Harley-Davidson, you can only imagine the day it rolled out of the shed, being ridden around the block in Juneau Avenue. It looks like it does in the old photos, but to admire this amazing piece of engineering in the flesh is a real treat. We had met to celebrate the fact that this model is 100 years old, and its owner, John Warr, is this year celebrating 90 years of his family-owned Harley-Davidson dealership in London's King's Road. And what better way to celebrate than pedal-starting the Silent Gray Fellow and inviting H.O.G.®'s very own Jeremy Pick to take it for a ride? "This is one of only a few examples of the 1914 Sport a key model in the history of Harley® known to exist," enthuses Jeremy, "and its owner is standing right next to me as he hands it over for road testing on the rather greasy roads of London in November. No pressure then!" Considering the bike has been ridden by at least one of the original founders of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the prospect of dropping it is not to be contemplated. As Jeremy enjoys riding the bike around the park, John nervously tells us he's never let anyone else ride it before. "I ride it every year in the annual London to Brighton Pioneer Run in my capacity as founder and director of both Chelsea & Fulham and Meridian Chapters," he says. "It's a great ride I get up to 35mph at some points of the route. I have to take it easy, though, as the single-drum brake at the back isn't that sharp these days," he smiles. When asked about the origins of the Silent Gray Fellow's name, John says: "A hand-operated `silencing' valve on the muffler enabled quiet running in town. On the open road the valve could be opened for maximum performance and noise. There were two colour options: Gray or Piano Black." An avid collector, John first set eyes on the motorcycle as it emerged from a barn in the West Country during the 1970s. Warr's was commissioned to restore the motorcycle back to its former glory for the 46 HOG® John Warr sits astride his cherished 1914 Silent Gray Fellow Sport History owner who, during the 1990s, engine. There is no front chose to move abroad and sell brake, just a tiny rear brake the motorcycle. John had to operated by the foot shift on have it. "I love the fact that it's the left. And don't forget to so rare," explains John, who keep the hand-operated oiling has a large private collection of vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles. "After I bought it, I spent a lot of time restoring SCAN THIS QR CODE TO VIEW THE FULL SILENT GRAY FELLOW GALLERY system working via the handcontrolled measuring device on the tank, or that precious century-old engine may be in it again, paying particular jeopardy. Make sure you attention to the details that had got lost over haven't run out of hands and feet, or the the years: for example, the tank detailing bike will simply fall over!" and the original H-D® logo on the tool box." The startup procedure is rather complex John is proud to have been born into the compared to a modern bike. With the bike world of motorcycling and Harley-Davidson. on its rear stand, open the fuel line, adjust "My grandfather founded the dealership in the advance/retard and pedal like fury to 1924," he explains. At that time the flagship get the engine fired up. Once the engine is of the Harley range was the Silent Gray running, dismount and clip the rear stand Fellow, which would have cost a princely up over the back wheel. Then, keeping the $300. John took on ownership of the revs up on the single-cylinder, external- dealership in 1990 from his father, Fred valve engine to avoid a stall and keeping Warr, who from the 1940s to the late 1970s the engine lubricated via the hand pump, was the UK's only authorised Harley dealer. engage the hand clutch. Keep it in place In 1999 the company moved into a new with the foot control while moving the purpose-built 20,000-square-foot dealership transmission to first gear, and gently on the site of the original 1920s store. release the lever to take up drive. "Once John's passion is evident as he talks you're on the move, it feels surprisingly about his collection, his business and his modern for a machine made in a shed in plans for its 90th birthday. "We've got lots Milwaukee 100 years ago," Jeremy enthuses. of events happening throughout the year, The clutch and chain drive would have but we're also embarking upon a rebuild of been a huge technical leap forward from the King's Road dealership to incorporate my collection into a proper museum space. It's been a lifelong dream and it's going to be a very exciting development." As Jeremy carefully brings John's precious heirloom to a halt, he looks exhilarated. So what were his impressions? "It's a very sophisticated motorcycle," he says as he examines the hand clutch lever, tank-mounted two-speed gear shift, hand oil pump and engine shutoff. "It's nothing like riding one of today's Harleys it's complicated, but really fun." If you are used to the control systems of modern motorcycles, riding the Silent Gray Fellow takes some thinking about, Jeremy says. "Firstly, many of the controls are completely absent or in an unfamiliar place. The big hand lever on the left side of the bike operates the clutch, with a linked left-foot control to keep it engaged as you release the lever to operate the tiny transmission control mounted on the fuel tank. This is, after all, the Silent Gray Fellow `Sport' version, with two-speed transmission and chain final drive. "A left-hand twist grip operates the advance and retard for the ignition; the right-hand grip is the throttle, much as on a modern bike except there is no return spring and twisting it clockwise shuts off the the leather belt-drive, clutchless versions that preceded the 1914 model; they have become the standard on modern bikes at least partly due to the influence of this bike. Once on the move, the motor propels the bike forward at surprising speed considering the less-than-advanced state of the braking systems of the time. "Once you get used to handling the clutch lever then changing up and down through the transmission, it is much more manageable," says Jeremy. So what is Jeremy's conclusion? "The 1914 Silent Gray Fellow Sport is an incredibly advanced motorcycle for its time, with features now standard on modern bikes an effective clutch and final drive, multi-speed transmission making it an almost practical proposition for a modern rider, even in London traffic. "I found myself handing back the century-old icon of Harley history with mixed emotions: relief at returning it unharmed; and regret at having to hand back such an iconic, museum-quality example of the early motorcycle genius of the Harley and Davidson family. Huge thanks to John Warr for his trust in letting me loose on such an irreplaceable vehicle." Visit www.warrs.com to see the full >> calendar of anniversary events Jeremy puts the bike through its paces HOG® 47 1914 Silent Gray Fellow Sport 1 2 3 4 The model is a `1914 Harley-Davidson® 10C' owned by Warr's Harley-Davidson of London, Europe's oldest Harley® dealership. The new 1914 models from Harley-Davidson would be fitted with a variety of new hardware and improvements, and set a new standard for the emerging two-wheeled marketplace. When it was new the 10C cost around $300. Nearly 100 pioneering motorcycle companies would disappear from the history books by 1913, but due to the strength of its products by 1914 Harley was one of the top three producers. 48 HOG® 1. BEFORE THE BAR & SHIELD: The Bar & Shield design was not generally used on the early pre-war bikes. This `clover leaf' H-D® motif was the logo of the day. 2. CHAIN DRIVE: The chain drive was a massive leap forward from the previous year's leather belts, which were prone to slip and break. The rear hub contains the `new for 1914' twospeed transmission not unlike a bicycle, and has more than 300 moving parts within it. 3. BAND BRAKE: Around the outside of the rear hub is a contracting-band brake, which offers minimum stopping assistance. Very prone to heat fade. 4. PEDAL START: The new starter pedal design enabled the rider to start the bike by pedalling away either on the centre stand or by applying pressure to one pedal when standing beside the bike. FULLY FLOATING SPRUNG SEAT: The leather-wrapped jockey seat is positioned on a sprung-mounted seat post. 5. THROTTLE: The throttle is piano-wire push/pull-controlled and stays where it's put early cruise control! The left hand `throttle' is for advance and History 5 6 7 8 retard of the ignition. Stop the engine by rotating the throttle fully shut and then some more. This decompresses the engine and it stops. HANDLEBARS: Since paved roads were still scarce these wide handlebars, with internal controls, provided plenty of leverage to help the rider negotiate the ruts and potholes of those early cart tracks. 6. CLUTCH: The clutch is footoperated with a hand lever `assister'. The gears are selected using the small lever on the tank top. The operating rod stretches across the tank and down to the rear hub. Push the lever forward for first and all the way back for second. 7. ENGINE: The 35cubic-inch motor was fed by a singlebore carburettor and ignited by a Bosch magneto. The piston and barrel are both made of cast iron and both intake and exhaust valves open mechanically. Top speed is around 40mph. 8. OIL: This `Sport' model features a single-feed oil pump upgrade with a sight glass to check it's working. When riding oil was still pumped into the motor by the rider via a hand pump mounted on the petrol tank. The system was total loss, ie. no oil was recirculated. FLOORBOARDS: 1914 was the first year HarleyDavidson installed footboards as standard, providing plenty of room for riding boots. TYRES: White tyres were a popular option at the time, though tread patterns left something to be desired. On this bike the tread is marked out in repeated block letters declaring `Non Skid'! HOG® 49 ©2013 H-D. Harley-Davidson, H-D, Harley and the Bar & Shield logo are among the trademarks of H-D U.S.A., LLC. WHEN YOU'RE ON THE ROAD and far from home, it's nice to know that expert service is always within reach. Whether it's an oil change, scheduled service, new tires, or an emergency repair, you can count on H-D Authorized Service technicians to get the job done right the first time. And get you back riding as quickly as possible. DON'T RISK IT. Insist on H-D Authorized Service. Exclusively at Authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships. h-d.com/dealers Custom A BEAUTIFUL DREAM >> Linda Norberg from Sweden's 1950 Panhead Words and photos: Guy Bolton HOG® 51 Custom The Castle Run near Copenhagen, which will be in its third year in 2014, attracts some spot-on bobbers and choppers from all around Scandinavia. Held in the grounds of a magnificently gothic castle at Krenkerup, it's the ideal location for a biker party as the owner Patrick also runs an independent brewery! When we were last there, a trio of Swedish choppers a Harley® Knucklehead and two Panheads immediately caught my eye when they rolled in, especially as one of them belonged to a woman. It's sad that the custom bike scene is still dominated by men, and gratifying when you see a woman riding a righteous chopper "My dream from when I was a kid was to have a Harley® ... a black Harley" rather than perching on the pillion pad so I wandered over to ask Linda about her Panhead. She hails from Gothenburg, and with the encouragement of her partner Peter Longhair, she achieved a long-held ambition of getting her motorcycle licence three years ago. And there was no wobbling about on cheap Japanese bikes as she embarked on her biking career, oh no. When your other half is a well-known chopper builder and fabricator, your first bike is just never going to be that mundane. So here we have a beautiful 1950 Panhead, built entirely to Linda's specifications. "My dream from when I was a kid was to have a Harley," she smiles, "a black Harley!". Peter encouraged her to get her licence "do it now... take your test!" and Linda spotted her dream bike soon afterwards. "I didn't have the money, but 52 HOG® Custom bought it anyway!" she says. It was a well-known Swedish bike that had once been awarded third prize at the famous Norrtälje bike show. "It was purple, and covered in iron crosses," laughs Linda, "and that had to change." The first change was the black paint, of course, and then a complete style revamp. "I didn't want it to be identified as the former owner's bike," explains Linda, which is understandable. The stance was established using a four inch-over springer bolted to the original Harley 1950 wishbone frame; the engine was also completely rebuilt. Of course, the way this bike looks now sums up how the Swedes kept the traditional chopper torch burning when builders throughout the rest of Europe let it go out. It sports a vintage Bates ribbed seat and pillion pad; beautiful and rare sculptural Imperial-finned primary cover; Bates light; Harley Hummer tank; Randy Smith CCE valve covers; vintage MCM exhaust... the list of desirable chopper parts on this bike goes on and on. And remember, this stuff was being stashed in Swedish garages long before eBay and the period-correct czars made it so expensive. Peter Longhair narrowed the drag bars and good friend Mattias `LeBeef' Andersson applied his considerable metal-manipulating talents to the fabrication of the sissy bar and those neat tailored-to-fit foot controls. The electrical system was up-rated from six to 12 volts with an auto-advance distributor, and Linda was finally on the road. How cool is it to fulfil a childhood dream? Especially when that dream looks as good as this... If you like reading about traditionally styled choppers, bobbers and hot rods that favour home-built over shop-built, you'll love Greasy Kulture Magazine. Subscribe today at greasykulture.com HOG® 53 Archives PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY ARCHIVES. COPYRIGHT H-D IN THE MAKING Behind the scenes of the Project Manager Brian Pendowski: "This whole project is a new motorcycle from tip to tail. We've touched everything from the front of Other questions regarding changes and improvements remain unanswered. For instance: Why did the 1929 DL model have RUSHMORE exhibit the motorcycle to the back powertrain, dual headlights and whose idea was it? chassis... you name it, it's been touched." Only a combination of guesswork and Famed historian David McCullough For almost any given motorcycle in circumstantial evidence can hope to say. wrote: "History is who we are and why H-D's history, the basic facts are easily The roots of the Project RUSHMORE we are the way we are." When it comes gathered. These include years a bike was improvements, on the other hand, are to Harley-Davidson® history, who we are is very well documented. The `why', however, can be a little more elusive. That's what makes the new Project RUSHMORE exhibit at "Never before has the history of new motorcycles been told at the time of their release" well documented and will be historically preserved on an unprecedented scale. A video now in the Archives collection shows customers in 2008 providing feedback on hand the Harley-Davidson MuseumTM controls. Those insights helped so unique and exciting. Never before has offered, production numbers and so forth. designers create the revolutionary new the history of new motorcycles been told But documented information on how and infotainment interface. at the time of their release, because never why a motorcycle was developed rarely "We identified that we wanted to have before have the `how' and `why' of their trickles through. There are clues, such as in best-in-class infotainment," explains Adam development been so historic in themselves. a decades-old speech by Walter Davidson Chan, Technical Lead. "So we started doing Simply put, Project RUSHMORE is the to stockholders: "Our dealers were asking some research, and we found out that largest development project in H-D® for a motorcycle with more power." But human machine interface, or HMI, is what history. In the words of Product Planning that's about it. defines that. It's the way you interact with 54 HOG® Archives Above, clockwise from top left: A display compares a 1976 Electra Glide®, fully appointed, with the new 2014 FLHTK Ultra Limited // Foam models of hand control designs that were considered during development, utilising different shapes, sizes, placement, angles and other elements // A virtual simulation of the bike's aerodynamics. The colourful ribbons denote not just direction but differing turbulence levels of the various air flows around the motorcycle // During development of the Boom! Box system, a testing tool was created by engineers using an old Tour-Pak®. Created before motorcycle prototypes existed, the setup fully replicates every functional element of the system as used on production motorcycles your mobile phone, your stereo or your computer. It's the intuitiveness, the usability and the graphic interface that makes it easy for you to understand and use." And as one ventures further into the RUSHMORE story, other similar stories emerge, often with more of a human element. For instance, during the development of the Boom!TM Box infotainment system, some engineers had to repeatedly hear the song `Daylight' by indie pop duo Matt & Kim, a blessing or curse depending on your musical tastes. As it became clear that the aerodynamics of the new bat-wing fairing would defeat `beard lift', wind tunnel video shows an engineer wearing a not-too-realistic artificial beard. Details like these add flavour and dimension to the story. Another unique aspect of the Project RUSHMORE story is the number of prototype parts it generated. These include countless parts produced through SLS (selective laser sintering, a form of 3D printing) prototyping, which uses the CAD drawing to produce an exact, full-size, three-dimensional part. It would be nice to think that Harley-Davidson could hang on to every last bit of this historic treasure trove, but the overwhelming amount of Project RUSHMORE development material would be impossible to place in the Archives. The Archives has also preserved a robust `oral history' consisting of on-camera interviews with Engineering, Styling, and Marketing personnel. These pieces capture facial expressions, emotions, and language that other original documents cannot. These valuable bits of history are viewable only at the Harley-Davidson Museum. By preserving so many vital details, it should be easy for future motorcycle riders to understand not just what happened to bring about the Project RUSHMORE motorcycles, but also how and why. The Harley-Davidson MuseumTM is currently displaying the story of Project RUSHMORE in the Design Lab Gallery. To learn more, go to h-dmuseum.com. HOG® 55 Harley-Davidson® Authorized Tours A TRULY IN THIS ISSUE OF HOG® MAGAZINE, WE ARE GIVING ONE LUCKY READER THE CHANCE TO WIN A PLACE ON THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME! GRAND PRIZE We have teamed up with HarleyDavidson® Authorized Tours operator Brettours to offer an incredible prize to one lucky reader. How does a round trip through the centre of Europe sound? The 8 Nations Grand European Tour takes place between July 5-20, 2014. You will be flown to the UK to join up with the other intrepid adventurers at the port of Dover, before crossing the Channel to Calais to begin your 16-day odyssey through the heart of the continent. You will travel through France's stunning Alsace region, before navigating the border into Germany and crossing the Rhine into the fabled Black Forest. From there, it's up into the mountains of Austria and the ski resort of Lienz, before rolling into Slovenia's oldest city, Ptuj. After a day off to explore, it's onwards to Hungary's capital, Budapest. Again you will have a day to see the sights before leaving to head northwards into Slovakia. The medieval walled town of Trnava will make an interesting stop en route to the capital, Bratislava. From here you will cross back into Austria and spend the night in Vienna. The following day offers scope for exploration around one of Europe's most beautiful cities, before continuing along the Danube into Germany. Your resting place this evening is Passau, which stands on the confluence of three rivers the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. Napoleon WIN If you would like to be in with a chance of winning a place on this amazing trip, please send us an email by March 31, 2014 at hogtaleseurope @harley-davidson.com, telling us in no more than 200 words about your best touring experience. Please entitle the email `Authorized Tours competition'. Terms and conditions This prize draw is open to H.O.G.® members with a full motorcycle licence, excluding employees and affiliates of Archant and H.O.G., employees' families or anyone else professionally associated with the draw. Only one entry per person. A panel of judges will choose one winner from the entries received. The editor's decision is final. Entries that are incomplete, illegible or indecipherable will not be valid and will therefore be deemed void. All entries must be made by email. The closing date for entries is March 31, 2014, and the winner will be notified by email within seven days of the closing date. The winner's name will be published in issue 2/2014 of HOG® magazine. The prize is for a solo rider in a single room, and includes return flights to and from London, England (if required) including airport pick-up and drop-off, a hotel for the night at both ends of the trip plus a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle for the duration of the tour. It does NOT include fuel, meals not included in the tour details or extras at the hotels (phone or bar bills, etc.). The winner must be available between July 4-21, 2014. The prize is not transferable to another individual and no cash or other alternative will be offered. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the winner. 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Following a stop-off at the pretty town of Larochette in Luxembourg, you will ride through Belgian farmland and back into France, where you will make your final overnight stop at Chamouille in the Picardy region. On the final day it's back to Calais, having covered some 2,365 miles in 16 days! For more information about the 8 Nations Grand European Tour, please visit www.brettours.co.uk and select the tour from the `European Tours 2014' drop-down menu. 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At the age of 28, she is already heading up the workshop team at the new H-D® dealership in the north of Vienna; quite some feat in a traditionally male-dominated sphere of work. So has Harley-Davidson always been in Conny's blood, or was it a passion that developed later on her path to success? "I first encountered H-D in 1997; when I was 12 years old my father Charly fulfilled a lifelong dream and bought a Softail® Custom. He still owns it and regularly goes on tours. He was delighted when I started my apprenticeship as a Harley® technician in 2003. Also, my brother and uncle caught the bug from my father and me, and they both ride V-Rod® motorcycles. Even my mum likes to come out riding!" When asked if she'd always dreamed of being a motorcycle technician, Conny replies: "I wouldn't say I specifically wanted to become a technician, but I always imagined myself in a technical profession." It's certainly not a standard career path for a schoolgirl to aspire to; has she met with any resistance on her way up the career ladder? "Of course, being a woman I am treated differently. I count myself lucky, though, that my experiences have been positive and I'm treated with a great deal of respect. Regardless of whether I'm a man or a woman, people often tell me that they find what I do cool. Some people are somewhat sceptical to start off with as they aren't used to dealing with a woman, but as soon as they realise I've got all the right skills it's not an issue. We have plenty of female customers women always feel that they are in good hands with us!" Conny is keen to espouse the virtues of training as a technician; although you can enter into the profession with nothing more than a school-leaver's certificate, the pathways are there for further training and development. "Qualifications are far less important than an aptitude for technical subjects. It is by no means an easy career, though, therefore further education can only help. At the end of my three-and-a- >> half-year apprenticeship, I attended a HOG® 59 Conny Brandl vocational college to receive further technical and business training. A master craftsman's diploma then opened up opportunities in workshop management." With such good opportunities for career development, why, then, aren't more women attracted to a career in mechanics? "Actually, I believe the interest is there," Conny enthuses. "Only a few dare to go for it, but I think an increasing number of women will gain a foothold in mechanics, and in technical professions in general. Working in a traditionally male-dominated field is challenging, but I enjoy it greatly." Conny became a master motorbike technician in 2009 at the tender age of 24, and then in 2012 she uprooted from her native Bavaria in Germany to take up her position as workshop manager. "I was one of the first employees at Harley-Davidson Center Wien Zündwerk," Conny enthuses. "I supported Erich Windisch, the manager of the dealership, in setting everything up. When we had our grand opening in March 2013, I felt incredibly proud to have been there from the start." So what does Conny herself ride? "Unfortunately I don't own a bike at the moment, but I am fortunate enough to be in the right place and can take out one of the Harleys from the workshop. I started off with a Sportster® XL883C in 2005. Then I had an XL1200X Forty-Eight® with a couple of enhancements on it." She adds, with a glint in her eye: "I am saving hard, though. My dream is to own a Softail Slim®, such a wonderful machine it's tailormade for me. Also, I love working on Dyna® bikes the 2006 models are my favourite." Conny is keen to discuss her particular affinity with Harley-Davidson. "What I like most is that we don't just sell motorbike servicing, but a whole way of life. I have got to know so many great people at bike meets, and even at petrol stations that moment when you get off your Harley and people come up to you and talk to you because of the bike. Motorbikes make people open up." It's no understatement to say that Conny is totally immersed in the Harley culture, but what does she like to do in her spare time? "In the high season in particular I don't get a lot of spare time, but that's fine by me. In winter, though, I like going off somewhere warm, and of course I enjoy catching up with my family and friends." So given unlimited time and budget, where would Conny's dream ride take her? Somewhere hot and sunny, one presumes? "Absolutely," Conny laughs. "My big dream is to go on a tour of Australia, from Brisbane via Sydney to Melbourne along the coast and, if there's enough time, as far west as Perth. That would be incredible!" It's clear to see that Conny is an incredibly vibrant and passionate person what advice would she give to any women thinking about going into the industry? "People will respect you more if you are prepared to ask questions of your male colleagues. And, more than anything, don't be afraid to stand your ground." Conny is evidently happy to speak her mind; from where does she feel she gained that confidence? Who are her heroines? "My role model has always been my grandmother," Conny reflects. "She always gave her all and worked hard for everything she had. She was a remarkable woman with real fighting spirit, and an inspiration to me." Strong words from a strong woman. NO TRAIN, NO GAIN All H-D® technicians are enrolled in the Technician Recognition Programme delivered by the HarleyDavidson University (HDU). HDU has headquarters in Milwaukee and many technical service schools around the world in Paris, Bonn, Milan, Birmingham, Dubai and Barcelona, to mention a few. The training programme has five levels: staff, technician, advanced technician, expert and master. A Master Technician has been working in an official Harley-Davidson dealership for no less than five years, attended 12 instructor-led trainings (35 days) and passed around 40 online courses. So when you take your bike in for an Authorized H-D Service, you know that your technician is well prepared! 60 HOG® Belgium to Poland launngiuvTheaergseal of Harley® DJANGO, EDITOR OF THE BELGIAN METROPOLE CHAPTER (BMC), RECOUNTS THE TALE OF A ROAD TRIP FROM BELGIUM TO POLAND AND BACK GERMANY BELGIUM POLAND Brussels, early in the morning. Five friends and members of the Belgian Metropole Chapter Hans, Jef, Jan, Patrick and myself steer their rumbling Harleys® to the highway. Direction: Poland! A few minutes before, they had thrown away their mobiles. Well, at least that's what they had told their wives... Are motorcyclists the "new nomads looking for a physical kick", as I once read somewhere? And what makes motorcycling in groups so attractive, almost addictive? After all, once the helmet is snapped down, you mainly experience all the sensory stimulations on your own. Perhaps the attraction lies in the practice of mentally `freewheeling' while >> riding and yet always being in good company when you stop somewhere. HOG® 61 Belgium to Poland ROAD TRIP Day 1 (August 10) After a long first leg of the trip, we spend our first night in Mansfeld, Germany, about 650km from Brussels. After a refreshing shower, we order Schnitzel (what else?) and beer and enjoy some German humour. Day 2 (August 11) Today we'll meet our friend and Polish member of the Belgian Metropole Chapter, Krzysztof Stepien, in Wroclaw, about 500km from Mansfeld. None of us have ever been to Poland before and we all are a little surprised by the excellent state of the roads and the beautiful houses and cars. I always like to mingle when I am travelling abroad and let curiosity take me. I want to fall in love somehow with the country I visit; it will soon become obvious that it's not difficult to lose your heart in Poland. At about 4pm we turn up the driveway of our hotel in Wroclaw and even before we are able to drop off our engines three smiling faces run up to us: Krzysztof, Tomek and his teenage son Igor, all with a warm welcome. In the garden we enjoy the nice weather and a few cold beers. We get to know that Tomek is a member of the Lublin Harley-Davidson® Club and he helped to organise this journey. He will join us for most of the coming week. Language is not an issue; we use a mixture of Dutch, French, English, Polish and the most universal language: laughter. The more beer we order, the better our Polish gets. Time for dinner! We trust in our Polish friends and let them order the traditional cuisine. I am particularly surprised by the delicious soup, `zurek'. Another nice touch is that vodka is served instead of wine. At the end of the evening my Polish is excellent! Time for bed. Tomorrow we ride to Zakopane, another 350km. Day 3 (August 12) This is definitely one of the most beautiful rides that we have done recently, with 62 HOG® Belgium to Poland perfect roads running through stunning hilly countryside. Sun, cool wind and the nice rumbling Harley® sound are our companions. I'm pretty sure every biker will recognise the feeling of freedom, the excitement of being on a road that leads you on unknown adventures. In the early afternoon we arrive in a small village near Zakopane called Bialka Tatrzanska, where we meet Robert Wójcik, director of the Lublin Harley-Davidson Club, his wife Marzena and their sweet little two-year-old boy, Mateusz. They've arranged a very nice apartment for us for the next three days. We exchange patches, T-shirts and information about our clubs. Due to spending several winter vacations here, Robert and Marzena know the area (the best ski resort in Poland) well. On the first evening they take us out for dinner in a charming restaurant. We enjoy traditional food and nice chats about Belgium and Poland and, of course, about bikes and our clubs. We are charmed by the friendliness of the Poles. A young couple even treats us to vodka just because we laughed and waved at their little child. Offering drinks to a Belgian makes you a lifetime friend! Day 4 (August 13) Weather forecast: heavy showers, cloudy, storms. Without asking, our Polish friends have ordered a minibus to get to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a visit that's not recommended for motorcycles. Even though we're used to riding in the rain, we're happy with this arrangement. We are also happy with the fantastic breakfast! The impressive Wieliczka Salt Mine has been producing table salt for more than 700 years. Up to 140 metres underground, a three-hour journey takes you on a 2.5km route through chambers with amazing carvings and statues, and a large collection of mining equipment. Everything is made of how could you guess right, salt! In the afternoon, soaking wet due to >> a heavy shower, we visit the centre of HOG® 63 Belgium to Poland ROAD TRIP of baking hams coming from the ovens. Where else would you be able to enjoy a string quartet during dinner? This is our final destination in Poland and we throw ourselves into the party with no inhibitions. Unfortunately I've got to be short about this part of our journey and brush you off with a faint "what happened in Poland, stays in Poland!". Krakow, a clean, beautiful and romantic city. We make our way to the local Harley® dealer where, after buying some T-shirts, our presence gets immortalised by some lovely pictures with the whole crew. Hours later, with darkness having fallen quite a while ago, five Belgians and one Pole (Krzysztof is actually half Belgian) are fumbling with the key to the front door, giggling and joking. Day 5 (August 14) Today Auschwitz-Birkenau is on our list. What can I say about this visit? That it kicks mercilessly on your soul and that tough bikers have sensitive hearts. That evening we drive to Zakopane, where an annual party takes place. The one-hour drive spent listening to Djem, a Polish blues- rock band, through the speakers, allows us to somehow handle the impressions that overwhelmed us earlier that day. We enjoy the atmospheric, crowded streets with cosy cafes, bars, restaurants, food stalls and clubs, and rinse the lumps in our throats. We still have a magnificent evening. Day 6 (August 15) We say goodbye to Tomek and his son, who are turning back to Lublin. His son, who reminded me of my own, was extremely proud that I had let him wear my jacket during our visit to the salt mine earlier in the week, which Tomek later thanked me for in his own special way. He has a wonderful son. I hope he's doing fine Igor, if you read this: "Hey pal!" The route to Poznan is about 500km. Somewhere around half way we miss the planned route; this is quite an experience. Pits, bumps and grooves with a vengeance! We leave our bikes in the parking garage of the hotel and take a taxi to the Malta Rally area in Poznan, where a Polish H.O.G.® event is taking place. It's not the biggest event we've ever been to, but definitely one of the most charming, with a really pleasant atmosphere. It is full of friendly Poles, Russians, Germans and Belgians, all mixed together with music, beer and the smell Day 7 (August 16) Right after breakfast our machines are roaring on the driveway of the hotel. After a small sightseeing tour, we end up at the rally area again to pick up our Malta Rally T-shirt and get more acquainted with the management of the Warsaw Chapter, in particular with director Dariusz Kramek who gave us, thanks to the introduction yesterday by our Lublin friends, a very cordial welcome. We take pictures and even get a nice present for our chapter, which now has a special place in our BMC clubhouse thank you Dariusz! In the afternoon, under a bright sun, we visit Poznan, which is among the oldest cities in Poland. By coincidence we run into some Germans whom we had met the day before at the party. I decide not to ask anything about the evening before! In the evening we return to the meeting, where about 10 members of the Lublin Club have arrived. While fraternising, we see an excited Tomek, who has made the trip from Lublin to rejoin us. What a guy! Later that evening we say our farewells. We express our tremendous thanks for the hospitality to Robert and his family, and to Tomek and Krzysztof, who organised the trip in a truly exceptional manner. Day 8 (August 17) Riding, riding, riding... top day! Patrick had booked a nice bed-and-breakfast in Bad Salzuflen, Germany, which turned out to be a health resort. The older, but nevertheless still very eloquent, guests asked if we could be more quiet "Uh, we're sorry, these are Harleys!" Day 9 (August 18) Rain, rain, rain... bad day! After a journey of 3,500km, I am happy to come home to my wife, child and animals. It is amazing how, due to a motorcycle, people get so easily connected to each other. A HarleyDavidson club in Lublin has given us, complete strangers, an extraordinary week, all because we share the same passion. This fantastic spirit makes Harley-Davidson® the best motorcycle in the world! 64 HOG® Egypt 66 HOG® Egypt LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER Indji Ghattas, Dealer Principal of Harley-Davidson® Egypt in Cairo, looks back fondly on the day when the Great Pyramids of Giza and Harley-Davidson® met On the same roads the Pharaohs travelled with their chariots 7,000 years ago, last October their descendants rode the same path. This time, however, the chariots were Harleys®, rumbling around the Great Pyramids of Giza for a legendary photoshoot to celebrate the birth of a new milestone in the illustrious history of Harley-Davidson®: Project RUSHMORE. The pyramids are a symbol marked by a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Harley-Davidson motorcycle is a symbol marking the pinnacle of the motorcycle world, as evidenced by the stunning new Touring models released for model year 2014. Every pyramid stands proud, looking up towards the skies, and every H.O.G.® Cairo Chapter member stood equally proud; proud to be part of a memorable moment combining the rider, their Harley and the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Whether we have been riding for a day or for 110 years, we feel proud to belong to the legendary world of H.O.G. and Harley-Davidson, and also to a legacy of 7,000 years. HOG® 67 BIG PICTURE 68 HOG® Bar & Shield EVOLUTION OF AN ICON It's one of the most recognisable brand logos in the world, but very little is actually known about the origins of the Harley-Davidson® Bar & Shield. The trademark application filed with the US Patent Office cites the logo as having been used since May 6, 1910, according to H-D® Archives Manager Bill Jackson, but the identity of its creator remains a mystery. One possibility, according to Jackson, is that it was designed by a Chicago agency that created advertising and marketing materials for the Motor Company. Over the years, the Bar & Shield has gone through numerous design iterations, with no formal guidelines in place for its colour, shape or usage during much of its early history. The unusual and highly stylised Bar & Shield painted on the shipping crate in this circa-1912 photo featuring `Genial' George Puls, one of the Motor Company's first travelling salesmen, shows just how much the design has evolved over its more than 100-year history. The familiar version of the Bar & Shield used today was designed in the early 1930s and then revived in 1976, when it was used in a series of patriotic-themed designs that adorned motorcycles and merchandise during the American Bicentennial. Today, befitting its iconic status, very strict guidelines are in place to control the design and use of one of Harley-Davidson's most revered assets. To see the evolution of the Bar & Shield, visit hog.com/logo. PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY ARCHIVES. COPYRIGHT H-D HOG® 69 Between the lines Going the distance Endurance rider Chris Carr offers some advice for preparing your mind and your motorcycle for long distance Endurance rider Chris Carr has made a name for himself by riding very long distances in very short periods of time. In 2008, he had the record for a run from Dead Horse, Alaska to Key West, Florida well within his grasp before mandatory hurricane evacuations in the Keys cut his trip short. Carr also successfully completed the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, an endurance run from Key West to Homer, Alaska, on a Harley-Davidson® XR1200XTM not exactly your ideal touring motorcycle! Chances are, most of us are never going to race across the far reaches of the North American continent. Nonetheless, there is much to be learned from Carr's adventures that can benefit us mere mortals even if your idea of an `endurance' ride might simply mean having to gas up more than once in the same day. Here, Carr offers us some helpful tips for prolonging your time in the saddle... Serious saddle time Riding 18, 24, or even 30 hours straight is not for everyone. In fact, I don't even recommend it, except under very special circumstances, and following a lot of training and preparation. But that's a typical day in the saddle for me when I'm in the midst of an endurance ride challenge. Notice that I referred to my rides in terms of hours, not miles. When most people talk about their longest ride in a day they'll say they rode 500, 600, 700 miles or whatever. And that's fine. But what makes a ride challenging has more to do with time spent than miles covered, because riding 30 miles through a congested city at rush hour can be far more fatiguing than riding, say, 100 miles on the open road and it may well take the same amount of time! And that speaks directly to good planning, which is one of the most important aspects of a successful long-distance ride even if you're not trying to break a record. Planning When I rode from Dead Horse to Key West, I knew in advance every place I was going 70 HOG® Endurance riding to stop for gas along the way. And from accessories means more things that can me on the bike. One favourite is fortified that you can infer that I also knew my break and it's also more taxing on the milk or those gel packs that runners use. precise route. I also timed my riding to battery and electrical system, especially I also like to mix sports drink powder into avoid rush-hour riding in urban areas. when the bike is running for so many bottled water at gas stops. And while a lot That sort of attention to detail may seem hours straight. of riders rely on energy drinks, caffeine or extreme, but a practical application might One concession I do make is to be sure other stimulants (I even met one guy who be this: if you're planning to stop for the the bike has a good, powerful headlight. substitutes caffeine pills for his morning night in a city notorious for bad traffic, find This is because I do a lot of my riding at coffee when he's in a hurry to get going!), a hotel on the far side of town. If it's late, it night, and I want to make sure I can see as I take the opposite approach I avoid may be tempting to stop on the near side, far ahead as possible, and be seen easily as such stimulants completely. I find my but you'll regret that decision in the well. Riding at night especially when it's mind stays clearer and sharper this way, morning when you're faced with riding hot is easier on both bike and rider, and and I never become dependent on them. through the city in rush hour. Better to traffic is usually lighter, which makes for breeze through the night before and easier going. It's important to balance that, Passing the time breeze out again in the morning. however, with the relative safety of riding One final challenge is keeping your mind In general, even though it can be fun in daylight, as well as your desire to watch occupied for hours at a time. As exciting to explore, if your goal is to cover a lot of the passing scenery. as it is to ride a motorcycle, there are ground it's best to have your route nailed Another important consideration is a times on long trips when you just get down as much as you can ahead of time. good seat. For many people, especially on a bored. I personally find there's a bit of a GPS is a wonderful tool I use it whenever Harley-Davidson Touring model, the stock life cycle to my mental state. I start out possible (and when allowed by the rules seat is just fine. But Harley also offers a wide invigorated, and then after a time hit a of the competition I may be riding in). variety of custom seats. Finding one that fits bit of a wall, where I start to feel I can't After all, getting lost just slows you down. your backside well and suits your riding ride any farther. But once I push through style is important or eating up the miles. that, I catch a second or even third wind Packing and am good to go for Another big question when faced with a long-distance "Listen to advice from more hours more. For getting through those tour is what to pack. Contrary to what you might think, I actually pack very light for long-distance rides. While it's smart for most people to pack a few spare experienced riders and learn from your mistakes and your successes!" rough stretches, listening to music on my MP3 player has become a big help. Other times, I simply try to stay focused on the goal I'm trying to achieve on parts and supplies, I don't wanting to not disappoint when I'm competing. But if you're riding Wind protection a good windshield or my friends, family and other supporters. just for pleasure, it certainly makes sense fairing is also crucial for long-distance Or I'll actively engage with my to be more prepared for an emergency success. While it can be very invigorating surroundings, and try to find something with a basic tool kit. to ride with your face in the wind, hour interesting around me to think about and I also don't pack as much clothing or after hour of riding this way can be brutal focus on. Occasionally, I'll get into sort of a gear as you might think. Since I don't stop on your face and neck. Another key to is Zen state while riding. That is, I'll get in a a lot, I don't change clothes very often (if to shift your position from time to time. zone where my mind will drift off and take ever!) so there's really no need. But I do Cruise control or a throttle lock allows you me somewhere completely away from my make sure I have several pairs of gloves, to relax your hands more, and highway ride. I can't say this is the safest mental of varying weights, and wear clothing that pegs give you more flexibility in your leg approach, but it certainly helps the hours breathes well that is, polyester-type position, and also let you more easily shift slip by quickly. materials that take moisture away from your weight in the seat. your body. Getting started That's one of the biggest mistakes I saw Nutrition and hydration My final piece of advice is simply to start people making at the Hoka Hey Motorcycle An often-overlooked aspect of long- slowly! If you're not used to taking long Challenge: over-packing. Over-packing distance riding is your body. In fact, it's trips, or spending long days in the saddle, slows you down by making it harder to one of the most common `rookie mistakes' work your way up to it. Start with shorter unload and reload and find stuff you I see: not being mentally and physically trips with shorter days and then gradually need quickly. Making the bike heavier than ready to take on a long-distance ride. extend your rides as you start to get more it needs to be will also negatively affect The first step is to be in reasonably good comfortable. Listen to advice from more- your fuel economy. physical shape. The healthier you are, the experienced riders and learn from your better your body will respond to the mistakes and your successes! The motorcycle stresses you subject it to on a long ride. Keep your goals reasonable, and before Many people are surprised to learn that the And that means eating right, both in you know it you'll be eating up the miles bikes I ride in my endurance challenges are general and during the ride. like a professional and maybe even pretty close to stock: I don't use a lot of I don't like to stop to eat while I'm riding, setting your own personal endurance accessories. The main reason is that more but I keep a lot of high-energy foods with records in the process! HOG® 71 Meeting points IRELAND BEST FROM THE WEST Working in partnership with Harley-Davidson® and H.O.G.®, Best Western hotels bring all riders great savings on accommodation worldwide, and H.O.G. members who are members of Best Western Rewards are automatically upgraded to Platinum Elite status, to earn them 15% Elite bonus points per stay and a complimentary room upgrade. There are more than 1,200 Rider Friendly® Best Western hotels worldwide, where you'll find a washing station and wipedown towel available and bottled water for riders upon arrival. All details of these hotels and the Ride Rewards scheme can be found on www.bestwestern.com in the Membership Benefits section. In March, Sheldon Park Best Western just outside Dublin will host a H.O.G. Road Captains course. Conveniently located just round the corner from Dublin Harley-Davidson with easy access to the centre of the city via public transport, it's a great place to stay. For details of savings and benefits from this and the other 11 rider-friendly hotels across Ireland, see below. · Award Best Western Rewards points on all Harley-Davidson transient and group reservations. · Provide a wipe-down towel for bike cleaning for every incoming HarleyDavidson reservation. · Provide access to a washing station (hose, bucket) for bike cleaning. If local restrictions prevent a washing station, provide a waterless quick cleaner with tear-off towelettes. You can see details of the hotels, benefits and local attractions here: www.bestwestern.ie/en/loyalty programme/exclusive-offers/148harley-davidson-loyalty-programme So whether you're planning to attend Ireland BikeFest or ride the Emerald Isle on another occasion, check out what's on offer as you plan your journey and let Best Western and H.O.G. help you make great savings on the trip. HOG® 73 Meeting points MOOR FOR YOUR MONEY As part of H.O.G.®'s worldwide partnership with Best Western, H.O.G. members can take advantage of this great money-saving offer at Moor Hotel & Spa in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands. If your Chapter Directors attended the Directors Meeting in January, they will have seen the beauty and serenity of this great hotel and will no doubt testify to it. Why not ride up and relax in small groups or, offering easy access if you plan to participate in Ride to the Wall, why not plan a pre- or post-event here? Family-owned for 50 years, the Spa is the perfect place to relax and forget the stresses of modern living for an hour or two. Experienced therapists offer a range of wonderful facial and body treatments, suitable for men and women. Stay in 2014 and you'll enjoy a free upgrade to a spacious superior room with complimentary water, chocolates and fresh fruit plus the use of a robe and slippers. Call 0121 308 3751 to book and mention Harley-Davidson® best rates guaranteed! Note: Offer is subject to availability and excludes Valentine's Day bookings. Also, H.O.G. members who book a three-course meal in the Oak Room restaurant will receive a selection of delicious free canapés before dinner (excludes Valentine's Day and special events). Call 0121 308 3751 to book and mention Harley-Davidson. Offer applies Monday to Friday until December 31, 2014. Moor Hall Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. 0121 308 3751 mail@moorhallhotel.co.uk www.moorhallhotel.co.uk WEST MIDLANDS EXCLUSIVE! Exclusive H.O.G.® members offer at Best Western Premier Moor Hall Hotel & Spa 74 HOG® BEST WESTERN Moor Hotel & Spa is just one of 250 Rider Friendly Best Western Hotels in the EMEA region, and more than 1,300 worldwide, offering the following special services for H.O.G. members: · Washing station/agreements with car wash at your disposal · A micro-fibre towel to clean your motorcycle and helmet · Free parking in an enclosed area All Best Western hotels around the world offer special rates for H.O.G. members. For bookings visit www.bestwestern.com and enter 01412000 as a corporate rate. Gadgets HOG® magazine gives you some more ideas about how to enhance your riding experience with the latest gadgets and accessories... Sound advice BioEarsTM earplugs As much as we all love the roaring sound of our Harleys®, the noise associated with riding can leave our ears vulnerable to hearing loss. This can be due to high volume levels getting caught under motorcycle helmets, with wind noise being the main factor depending on how fast you are travelling. Studies have shown that riding at speeds of just 40mph can produce wind noise that can permanently damage your hearing. Other factors may include traffic and the size of your bike's engine. Quite simply, riding without hearing protection puts you at risk of irreversible hearing damage; this is why it is worthwhile investing in a pair of comfortable and reusable earplugs. Cirrus' BioEarsTM achieve up to 22dB of noise reduction. Made of soft silicone, they contain the unique ACTIValoeTM, a powerful anti-microbial agent that renders the earplugs free from bacteria, meaning they will last for many years of riding. BioEarsTM come in packs of three reusable pairs in a waterproof polypropylene carry case, with an RRP of £4.59. For details of how to purchase BioEarsTM earplugs, please call Cirrus on +44 (0)1926 428129 or email info@cirrushealthcare.co.uk. Alternatively, if you are in the UK or Ireland, you can purchase them from Boots chemists. How to enter We've got 10 packs of BioEarsTM earplugs to give away to H.O.G.® members. TWITTER To be in with a chance of winning, just send us a DM on Twitter @hogeurope telling us what your favourite riding accessory is; your gadget may even be featured in a future issue of HOG® magazine! Be sure to include your name and membership number. The closing date for entries is March 31, 2014. Road test At HOG® magazine we found the BioEarsTM earplugs very comfortable to wear, so much so that they were almost unnoticeable once in place. This was due to the silicone being very pliable, allowing it to mould to fit the shape of the ears perfectly. As far as protecting the hearing is concerned, the earplugs offer an excellent level of noise reduction. It is worth noting that you should remember to take the case with you when you're riding; to retain their antibacterial properties, the earplugs should always be stored in the case when not in use, as they attract fluff. We would definitely recommend the BioEarsTM earplugs; they are easy to use and definitely help to protect your hearing from the inimitable purr of the Harley-Davidson® engine! WIN! ofWBeiothoEaagvreisvTMe10aepwaaarcpyk!lusgs 76 HOG® Gadgets 1 3 2 4 1. Guide your ride Road TechTM Zumo® 660 GPS Navigator 3. Stylish storage Three Pocket Fairing Pouch Let this GPS navigator guide you on your ride-outs. With a glove-friendly touchscreen, built-in Harley® dealer database and vibration-tested mounts, it's the perfect choice for bikers who go on any length of journey. Part no: EC-32010-10 (Western Europe) EC-32011-10 (Russia) EC-32011-10 (Africa) EC-32014-10 (Middle East) 2. Feel the heat Heated Hand Grips Slipstream Make sure your hands never get cold on the road with these heated hand grips. Designed to provide a more uniform heat, they achieve a maximum operating temperature of about 6°C higher than our previous models. The sturdy plastic pouches are wrapped in supple, UV-resistant vinyl to maintain the quality look of your Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. These pockets are ideal for storing mobile phones, sunglasses and other small items you might need easy access to while on the road, and the magnetic closures offer total security. Fits Electra Glide®, Street Glide® and Trike models. Part no: 93300054, 58900-11 4. Home and hosed Fireman Style Hose Nozzle Cleaning your bike is an essential part of owning a Harley®. This fireman-style nozzle makes it easy with a large overhand lever, which maintains the pressure flow for you, whether a steady stream, a wide fan pattern or a full-on blast! The soft rubber nose cone protects your bike's surfaces from accidental contact. Part no: 56100027 and 56100030 Part no: 93600016 HOG® 77 Your H.O.G.® Benefits Due to renew? The range of H.O.G.® benefits continues to expand, offering you more to be sure you're getting the most out of membership. From exclusive pricing on experiences to savings on hotels, holidays and accommodation. And your BMFaffiliated membership adds even more to that list. For full details of current benefits on offer exclusively to members in the UK and Ireland, as well as new additions as and when they are made available, log in at: www.hogeuropegallery.co.uk/log-in/ and click on `Benefits'. You'll find more than before! Eurocamp tour allure Save up to 45% booking your next tour with Eurocamp · Stay as long as you like between 3-21 nights · Break up your journey with an overnight stop at any parc · Pay one price for your accommodation not per person · Pay one multi-night price for your holiday but stay at multiple sites on your route · Dine as you please eat out, self-cater or BBQ Eurocamp have been offering selfcatering holidays to Europe for 40 years and now offer H.O.G.® members the opportunity to save when on tour. Their dedicated H.O.G. member services team can help you in making all of the necessary arrangements, including meals, days out and travel by ferry or Eurotunnel. And for Chapter rides, the `Groups' department can arrange a pre-trip viewing of parcs and assist you in hiring on-site function rooms for Chapter gatherings. Additional features of the Eurocamp offering give you the freedom and flexibility to create the perfect European ride, whether you are travelling alone, in a small or large group, on your bike or with the family on holiday: · Park your bike adjacent to accommodation · Travel any day you wish · Superb choice of fully equipped accommodation from mobile homes with en suite bathrooms and their own decking to three-bedroom classic tents and chalets To order a brochure check out their website www.eurocamp.co.uk and then head to the H.O.G. gallery for details of H.O.G. member pricing, booking instructions and all the relevant T&Cs that apply. www.hogeuropegallery.co.uk 78 HOG® BMF benefits bonus! The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) has a wide range of member benefits and you can take advantage of them as a H.O.G.® UK affiliated member! · Discounted BMF Show tickets The BMF Show, Peterborough, May 17-18, 2014 BMF Bikefest Kelso, July 5-6, 2014 BMF Show Tailend, Peterborough, September 13-14, 2014 · Savings on hotels Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn · Savings with Nutt Travel, specialising in travel for motorcyclists As a members organisation H.O.G.® UK is affiliated to the BMF, so all H.O.G. UK members are affiliated members. The BMF has a wide range of member benefits that you can take advantage of, including: · Gadgets 10% at Cotswold Outdoors · Other preferential pricing offers that could save you up to 25%! The full range of BMF benefits can be found at www.bmf.co.uk and the unique H.O.G. code you'll need to take advantage of BMF benefits can be found in the Benefits section of the UK H.O.G. Gallery. HOG® 79 Fire away! Hot shots! Exclusive pricing on shooting experiences at Bisley Shooting Ground Set in 3,000 acres of stunning Surrey heath and woodland, Bisley Camp is worldfamous as a shooting destination, and well known for hosting one of the key events in the H.O.G.® calendar, the South of England Rally. Shooting there is a full experience, starting from the moment you step into the historic Victorian clubhouse. No previous experience is necessary and no equipment is needed. There is ample free and secure parking available at the clubhouse. Shared one-hour adult lessons and three-hour Chapter shoots are priced specially for H.O.G. members. To access the code for H.O.G member pricing and instructions on how to book one of these fantastic experiences visit the Benefits section of the H.O.G. UK Gallery. Stay! Any day! Flexibility and savings, plus a bonus offer from Macdonald Hotels & Resorts! Macdonald Hotels & Resorts are delighted to bring the members of H.O.G.® exclusive offers including: · Up to 25% savings · A £10 voucher per room per night to spend on spa, golf or fine dining 80 HOG® · Complete flexibility when booking, with no up-front deposit required, accounts settled on departure and the ability to cancel up to 2pm on the day of arrival without incurring any charges. Choose from more than 45 locations throughout the UK: Scotland, the north, The Lake District, The Midlands, Wales, London and the south of England, any time you travel, year round on tour, on business, on holiday weekdays or weekends. To find details on how to book and claim this offer log in to the benefits section on: www.hogeuropegallery.co.uk presents 16. 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HOG® 85 Directory DIRECTORY DEALERS AND CHAPTERS Find your nearest dealer and join your local Chapter to keep in touch with the H.O.G.® members in your area 1 Leeds Harley-Davidson® Unit 1, Wellington Road Industrial Estate, Leeds LS12 2UA 0113 2452499 www.leedsharley-davidson.co.uk a Aire Valley UK (9695) Director: Mike Gaunt 07866 461398 mike@mgcr.co.uk avhog.co.uk b St Leger Chapter (6752) Director: Andy Coe 01302 881047 a.coe@virgin.net stlegerhog.org.uk 2 Black Bear Harley-Davidson® Black Bear Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0JT 01638 664455 blackbear.co.uk Fenlanders Chapter Suffolk UK (9143) Director: Neil Billig 07768 755255 director@fenlandershog.com fenlandershog.com 3 Cheltenham Harley-Davidson® 599 Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham GL51 7PA 01242 240570 bladegroupharleydavidson.co.uk Rolling Hills Cheltenham England (9070) Director: Gareth Swanson 01905 888358 ext. 601 director@rollinghillshog.co.uk rollinghillshog.co.uk 4 Chester HarleyDavidson® Stanney Mill Lane, Little Stanney Chester CH2 4HY 0151 357 3341 Services 0151 357 2124 www.chesterhd.com Deva Legion (9926) Director: Jon Twigg 07768 877581 director@devalegionhog.co.uk devalegionhog.co.uk 5 Dublin Harley-Davidson® Red Cow Retail Centre, Robin Hood Road, Ballymount, Dublin 22 00 353 1 4642211 harley.ie Gaelic Chapter Ireland (7766) Director: Sean Hannon director@gaelicchapterireland.com gaelicchapterireland.com 6 Edinburgh Harley-Davidson® 14 West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3BG 0844 248 8643 edinburghharley-davidson.co.uk Dunedin Chapter (9083) Director: George `Mad Dog' McGuire 07833 148890 L3ref@aol.com dunedinhog.com 7 Guildford Harley-Davidson® Weyvern Park, Portsmouth Road, Peasmarsh, Guildford, GU3 1NA 0845 474 0384 guildfordharleydavidson.co.uk Hogsback Chapter UK (7846) Director: Dik Gregory T: 0845 094 1171 dik.gregory@ hogsbackchapteruk.org hogsbackchapteruk.org 8 HarleyWorld Station Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield S41 9EG 01246 830444 harleyworldchesterfield.co.uk Peak Riders Chapter (9943) Director: Phil Jackson 07447 506364 director@peakriders.org peakriders.org 9 Hatters Chapter (7479) Director: Donald Bowie 07976 654167 director@hatterschapter.co.uk hatterschapter.co.uk 10 Jersey HarleyDavidson® Georgetown Garage, Victoria Road, St Saviour, Jersey JE2 7QG 0871 641 2649 jerseyh-d.com a Jersey Chapter (9774) Director: John Eddy 07797 744675 jerseyci.hog@hotmail.co.uk jerseyhog.co.uk b Guernsey Chapter (9384) Director: Richard Pearce sportster48@cwgsy.net guernseyhog.com 11 Lakeside HarleyDavidson® Lakeside Estate Heron Way, West Thurrock Essex RM20 3WJ 01708 805005 lakesideharley-davidson.co.uk Lakeside Chapter Great Britain (7958) Director: Joe Borgia joe.borgia@lakesideharleydavidson.co.uk 12 Lincoln HarleyDavidson® 8 Tritton Road Lincoln, LN6 7QY 01522 850098 lincolnharleydavidson.co.uk Lindum Colonia UK Chapter (7828) Director: Mick Paynter director@lindumcolonia.co.uk lindumcolonia.co.uk 13 Maidstone Harley-Davidson® Forstal Rd, Aylesford, ME20 7XA 01622 711680 hd@mshd.co.uk maidstoneharley davidson.co.uk Invicta (9141) Director: Ian Martin director@invictahog.co.uk invictahog.co.uk 14 Nene Valley (9946) Director: Martin Dickinson 07740 871983 martinpdickinson@aol.com nenevalleyhog.co.uk 15 Newcastle Harley-Davidson® Eliot House, The Silverlink, Wallsend, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE28 9ND 0191 236 9315 newcastleharley-davidson.com Geordie Chapter (9721) Director: Barry Gillespie 07860968195 baznjac@gmail.com newcastleharley-davidson.com 16 Iceni Chapter Norfolk UK (7822) Director: Kevin Dewane kevin.dewane@gmail.com 07990 743179 icenichapter.co.uk 17 Oxford Harley-Davidson® Corner House, Wootton Road, Abingdon OX13 6BS 01865 735121 bladegroupharleydavidson.co.uk Oxford UK Chapter (7460) Director: Cyril (Cy) Grieve director@oxfordukchapter.co.uk oxfordukchapter.co.uk 18 Preston Harley-Davidson® West Strand Park, Strand Road, Preston, Lancashire PR1 8UY 01772 551800 harleydavidson-preston.com Red Rose Chapter (7772) Director: Gordon Dick 01524 735074 gordon@skikool.wanadoo.co.uk redrosechapter.com 19 Belfast Harley-Davidson® 8 Ferguson's Way, Kilbegs Business Park, Antrim BT41 4LZ 02894 466999 belfastharleydavidson.com Belfast Chapter Northern Ireland (8088) Director: Colin McLearnon 07795431246 director@belfasthog.com belfasthog.com 20 Plymouth Harley-Davidson® Langage Business Park, Eagle Road, Plympton, Devon PL7 5JY 08446 625927 plymouthharleydavidson.co.uk Plymouth Chapter UK Director: Ray Filsell 07789 554635 ray.filsell@hotmail.com 21 Riders of Bridgwater Riders House, Wylds Road, Bridgwater TA6 4BH 01278 457652 ridersmotorcycles.com Bridgwater Chapter (9087) Director: Gill Mogg 07771 901668 moggy33@sky.com bridgwaterhog.co.uk 22 Riders of Bristol 519 Stockwood Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5LR 0117 958 8777 ridersmotorcycles.com 86 HOG® Directory Great Western Chapter (6655) Director: Barry Aggett 07907 351650 baznjac11@o2.co.uk greatwesternhog.co.uk 23 Robin Hood Harley-Davidson® 216 Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2DB 0115 811 4220 robinhoodharleydavidson.com The Sherwood Chapter (9794) Director: Roy Radford 07512 754329 director@sherwoodchapter.co.uk sherwoodchapter.co.uk 24 Shaw Harley-Davidson® Holmes Hill, Nr Lewes BN8 6JA 01825 872003 shawharley-davidson.co.uk 1066 Chapter (6746) Director: Richard Beal 07712 137068 director@1066chapter www.1066chapter.com 25 Southampton Harley-Davidson® Heritage House, Second Avenue Southampton, Hampshire SO15 0LP 08430 225500 southamptonharleydavidson.co.uk New Forest Branch (9081) Director: Richard Marsh richard@marshtoyota.co.uk 01794 323701 newforesthog.co.uk 26 Stratstone Harley-Davidson® Birmingham Waterlinks Motor Village, Lichfield Road, Aston, Birmingham B6 5RQ 0121 335 7055 hdbirmingham.co.uk Birmingham Chapter UK (6852) Director: Ian Brannon 07850 116138 director@birminghamhog.co.uk birminghamhog.co.uk 27 Stratstone Harley-Davidson® Stoke Victoria Square, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST1 4JH 01782 211833 Stoke Chapter UK (8046) Director: Bryan Adams bryanadams371@gmail.com 07909221035 28 Stratstone Harley-Davidson® Wolverhampton 37-43 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton WV3 0UF T: 01902 371611 E: hdwolverhampton@ stratstone.com Wolfruna Chapter (6827) Director: David Dale 07780 097147 daveydale@Hotmail.co.uk 29 Swansea HarleyDavidson® Phoenix Way, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 9HN 01792 224444 www.swanseaharleydavidson.com Black Mountains (8090) Chapter Wales Director: Greg Bassett greg.bassett@swanseaharleydavidson.com 30 Sycamore Harley-Davidson® North Street, Uppingham LE15 9RN 0871 641 261 sycamoreharleydavidson.co.uk Rutland Chapter (6730) Director: Peter Hewett 07980 779940 Peter.Hewett@dhl.com rutlandchapter.co.uk 31 Thames Valley UK Chapter (9746) Director: Don Wibberley 07889 822478 donroadking@fsmail.net thamesvalleyhog.org.uk 32 Three Rivers Chapter (9979) Director: Martyn Coote 07736 929104 martyn.coote@ntlworld.com iiirivershogchapter.co.uk 35 10b 10a 33 Warr's Mottingham Road 16-20 Mottingham Road, London SE9 4QW 020 8857 9198 warrs.com Meridian Chapter England (6726) Director: John Warr 0208 857 9198 j.warr@virgin.net 34 Warr's Kings Road 611 Kings Road, London SW6 2EL 0207 736 2934 warrs.com Chelsea and Fulham (9085) Director: John Warr 0207 736 2934 j.warr@virgin.net 36 19 5 29 20 35 Waterford Harley-Davidson® Ozier Park, Waterford City, Waterford, Ireland (+353) 5184 4200 waterfordharleydavidson.com Celtic Thunder Chapter (7567) Director: Michael Thompson 00 353 8724 71577 thompsonm@eircom.net celticthunderhog.com 36 West Coast Harley-Davidson® 147-151 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DA 0141 883 1450 westcoastharley.com Clyde Valley (9894) Director: Kevin Rooney 07889444527 director@clydevalleyhog.com clydevalleyhog.com 6 15 18 1a 4 9 8 1b 12 27 23 28 26 30 14 16 2 3 17 32 11 22 21 31 34 33 13 7 25 24 HOG® 87 Exhaust Gemma Kirby, Operations Specialist for H.O.G.® EMEA, chronicles an incredible 18 months EXHAUST The `wow' factor When I think back about the past 18 months with Harley-Davidson®, so many words pop into my brain. However, `wow' probably best summarises my experiences thus far! I'll be totally honest: until the spring of 2012 I was not only a complete Harley® virgin, but a total motorbike novice in all respects. I'd always marvelled at the beauty of Harley-Davidsons (who doesn't), but to be quite frank they scared me. That was then and this is now, nine events later; I'm 110% hooked. I'm lucky enough to work within the central Customer Experience Team based in Oxford. We eat, sleep and breathe H.O.G.® every day. The beauty of our job is that it's so very varied, no two days are ever the same. One moment I can be in a corporate planning meeting, working on the future of H.O.G., while the next day will be spent riding on the most wonderful roads, stopping only for a bite to eat and a natter with the locals in tiny villages no one has heard of. What could be better than that? It's experiences like these that have fuelled the passion in my belly for H.O.G. and Harley-Davidson. My friends and family all think that I have the best job in the world, and although I may be slightly biased I do tend to agree! I feel honoured and privileged when I speak about what the company has accomplished within the last year, and very excited when I think about what is yet to come. H.O.G. is undoubtedly expanding and changing; we're immensely proud of the first 30 years of H.O.G. and what we've achieved, but we have so so much more to give. The next couple of years are definitely going to be a rollercoaster. We're building bridges to ensure that H.O.G. and riding really is an experience that everyone can be involved with. Our ever-expanding platforms and recent reveal of the new Harley-Davidson StreetTM in Milan showcases how Harley-Davidson as a brand is constantly evolving; that's not to say, though, that we're ever going to lose sight of our heritage. As a young female who entered the company with no riding experience and very little exposure to the brand I was extremely nervous about what to expect. But within just a couple of weeks, I began to experience for myself just what it is about H.O.G. that makes people smile. This knowledge and experience was not gained from textbooks, or from reading reams of company literature. This was based on real-life exposure to the world of H.O.G. and Harley-Davidson. I was lucky enough to attend my first H.O.G. rally within a couple of months of being at Harley, and this is without a doubt a memory that will stick in my mind for the rest of my life. For those of you who attended the 2012 European H.O.G. Rally in Cascais, Portugal you'll know what I'm talking about! Never in my life had I seen so many bikers what a fantastic few days. I rode in my first parade, and at times genuinely thought I was involved in an out-of-body experience. What a surreal but incredible feeling it was. In Cascais I met countless H.O.G. members from all over the globe, who no matter their age, nationality or gender all had one thing in common to ride and have fun. Nine rallies later and the relationship that our members have with each other and their passion to ride still manages to astound me; it's something that I never want to take for granted. It's moments like these that make our work within customer experience so worthwhile. But as I mentioned earlier, we are expanding and growing. Customer experience is now made up of a team of 10, with every one of us striving to improve the opportunities for our customers. With the Rider Training Academy now up and running in China and Authorized Tours & Rentals continuing to grow, we're confident that there is something out there for everyone. I'd like to take this opportunity to personally thank each and every single one of you for making us the largest, most successful motorcycle club in the world; this is no mean feat. Roll on 2014, we've got so much more fun to have, and I personally can't wait! n HOG® 89 Events WHAT'S ON Additional points will be awarded to Chapters participating in the National Chapter Challenge for submitting an amusing group photo of at least five Chapter members displaying their Chapter patches taken at one of the eight events specified by in this event list H.O.G. EVENTS 2014 ® What's happening throughout the UK and Ireland MAY JUNE 2-5 The Cider Rally Bridgwater Chapter bridgwaterhog.co.uk 16-18 The Yorkshire Iron Horse Rally St. Leger Chapter East Coast of Yorkshire ironhorserally.co.uk 23-26 The Big Bank Holiday Bash The West Midlands Water Ski Centre bigbankholidaybash.com May 30-June 2 Ireland BikeFest Killarney, Ireland irelandbikefest.com 6-9 The Gathering Clyde Valley Chapter Drimsynie Estate, Lochgoilhead, Argyll clydevalleyhog.com 20-21 Hogs in the Hayfields Great Western Chapter Cleve Rugby Club, Mangotsfield, Bristol greatwesternhog.co.uk JULY 3-6 Wake the Lakes Red Rose Chapter redrosechapter.com 11-13 Hog On The Humber Aire Valley Chapter Brantingham Park Elloughton Brough E Yorks HU15 1HX avhog.co.uk 11-13 Horseshoe Rally Rutland Chapter The Fox & Hounds, Exton rutlandchapter.co.uk 24-27 East of England Rally Fenlanders Chapter Fakenham Racecourse Norfolk fenlandershog.com AUGUST 1-3 South of England Rally Bisley, Surrey sofer.uk.com 8-10 Hog 'n' Bog Rally Belfast Chapter belfasthog.com 15-17 Old School Rally Nene Valley Chapter Towcester Rugby Club nenevalleyhog.co.uk 15-17 Sherwood Rally Sherwood Chapter Donington Park sherwoodchapter.co.uk 22-25 Thunder in the Glens Dunedin Chapter Aviemore, Scotland dunedinhog.com 29-31 Bridgwater's 25th Anniversary Summer Bash Morganians Rugby Club, Bridgwater bridgwaterhog.co.uk SEPTEMBER 12-14 Circus Maximus Remastered Deva Legion Llangollen Pavilion, North Wales devalegionhog.co.uk 12-14 Jersey Rally Les Ormes Country Club, Jersey jerseyci.hog@hotmail.co.uk Blazin' ??? New Forest Branch www.newforesthog.co.uk 90 HOG® Enjoy Benefits When You Ride Best Western® offers you a 10% discount at all Best Western properties in North America and participating properties worldwide. Enjoy more than 1,400* Best Western Rider-Friendly® hotels worldwide where you will enjoy a warm welcome and complimentary amenities such as: · Free bike-washing station and wipe down towels · Designated parking BEST WESTERN® BEST WESTERN PLUS® BEST WESTERN PREMIER® Enroll Today and Ride | bestwestern.co.uk/offers/harleydavidson *Number is approximate and may fluctuate. Harley-Davidson, Harley, H-D, the Bar and Shield logo, and H.O.G. are among the trademarks of H-D U.S.A., LLC. Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated. Best Western and the Best Western marks are service marks or registered service marks of Best Western International, Inc. ©2014 Best Western International, Inc. 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