Valentine's Day Special Don't forget your Harley Honey on Valentine's Day! Join us from Wednesday the 12th through Saturday the 15th for free refreshments and sales on all jewelry, women's and men's MotorClothes accessories - Key Chains, Belts and Buckles Wallets, Watches, Lighters, Handbags, Mugs, Barware and more. 15% to 50% off. Purchase two or more pieces of jewelry and get 20% off your entire jewelry purchase. Receive a cuddly Valentine's Teddy Bear with your purchase of $30 or more - while they last

Winter Dealer Meeting Scoop I don't image I'll get much sympathy about how hard I worked at the Winter Dealer Meeting in Orlando but it's true. Classes start 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning right through Monday 5:00 p.m. The classes are conducted by Harley-Davidson University, top notch classes from a wide curriculum, tought by the best in their field, from finance to running dealer events. Despite the long hours it's a great time - learning a bunch, and discussing how the other guys do things. The new merchandise and products show then goes on for another three days. It's a great time with loads to see.

H-D Introduces Syn 3 Screamin' Eagle(R) Synthetic Motorcycle Lubricant - SAE 20W50 Screamin' Eagle(R) Synthetic Lubricant works in all three cavities of your motorcycle: the engine, transmission and the primary chaincase and is developed with a proprietary three synthetic basestock formula. This is the first multi-purpose synthetic motorcycle lubricant specifically tested and certified by Harley-Davidson. Formulated to meet the cleanliness requirements of engines providing long term protection with superior high-temperature stability for high output engines. Formulated to maintain the coefficient of friction for proper clutch operation and provide adequate lubrication to the primary chain drive. Formulated to provide lubricity for the anti-wear requirements of transmission gears. Formulated for improved seal protection. Approved by Harley-Davidson for use in all stages of engine life. Lubricant is not detrimental to break-in stage of engines.

Clean With Care Harley-Davidsons are the cleanest motorcycles on the road. Why? Harley riders, like you, take the time to clean and polish their bikes. On the surface of it, that's a good thing. Let's talk about what not to do when cleaning your bike. First, NEVER use high-pressure washers to clean the bike. Those devices often found in self-service car washes and available at hardware stores can do more harm than good. A stream of water and detergent under pressure can push past wheel and fork seals, allowing the water to contaminate the lubricants. High-pressure air, while not pushing water past the seals, does create an easy path for dust, sand and grime to sneak past seals. So don't high-pressure clean anything. Next, some cleaners contain abrasives that can damage the clear coat used to protect aluminum engine parts as well as the clear coat applied over the paint. UV inhibitors are often used to discourage paint fading and to protect tires. If used on your tires, take care to avoid getting any of the spray on the tire treads. It makes the tires look shiny black but acts like a lubricant. It will reduce the tire's ability to grip the road. Using it on the seat makes it look good too, but if you have to use the brakes, you'll slide forward fast, stopping only when you hit the gas tank (which may not be the most comfortable feeling in the world). Windshields also require special care. They are all made of plastics and are more scratch-prone than glass. Small haze and surface scratches can be polished out using polishing creams specifically formulated for plastic windscreens. Finally saddlebags are made of fiberglass or other plastics so abrasive compounds should be avoided. We have cleaning and polishing products formulated for motorcycle use. If in doubt, ask us. We'll be glad to help.

Salted bikes Salt is corrosive. How's that for stating the obvious? We say that because the last time we were in Daytona during "Speed Week," we saw some less-than-bright riders washing their bikes on the beach and using ocean water. Wrong. If you do ride close to the coast you'll need to wash your bike more frequently and more thoroughly. You'll also need to make sure your paint has a heavy coating of wax and the chrome and aluminum pieces are well protected too. Aluminum is especially vulnerable to salt corrosion. Most of the OEM aluminum parts have a clear coat over the bare metal, but all too often it's been polished off. Abrasive polishes such as Semichrome do a great job on bare aluminum but offer little salt corrosion protection. If you've been using any form of polish that requires buffing, we suggest you apply as much non-buffing wax as you can. You know the type where you wipe it on, wait for it to turn into a white powder, and then wipe it off. If possible, go to a carwash that uses ionized water. We suggest that because there are less electrostatic properties in ionized water, therefore less attraction of salt and the other enemy: sand. Rubber tires running on asphalt roads in high-humidity areas act like electrostatic generators, causing a statically charged bike, which attracts oppositely charged particles of salt and sand. If you use a pressure washer, do take care to avoid pointing the wand at the seals on the forks and wheels. The water may well seep past the seals and wash out the lubricants. Use plenty of sudsy soap on both paint and metal parts and be sure to rinse it off. Salt causes corrosion and so do some soaps. Salt also dries out tire sidewalls and treads. You can't do much about the tread but you can use some of the special preparations on the sidewalls to help protect their elasticity. If you're not sure, we suggest you stop by our store. We'll be happy to help you select the products you'll need to keep your bike running well and looking good.

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