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Western Reserve Harley - Davidson & Buell ....... St. Patrick's Day Edition |
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Welcome to our e-newsletter. We look forward to your feedback, tell
us what you would like to see in future issues. Contact us at
info@wrhd.com
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Celebrate St. Patty's Day with us this Saturday. We'll have Irish
music, corned beef sandwiches, and of course we'll have some great
sales going on. H-D Parts will be 15% off everything in stock. The
MotorClothes department will have leathers, rainsuits and gloves for
15% off. Plus our clearance corner has assorted items up to 50% off.
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The Harley-Davidson V-Rod(R) motorcycle is like no other cruiser
you've ever seen. The bike has many innovations, and has brought much
acclaim to the famed motorcycle manufacturer. For starters, the heart
of the machine, its engine, was designed in cooperation with the
legendary car manufacturer Porsche. And aside from the bike having
this impressive V-twin engine, two tires, left-side belt drive, and
the same handle bar switches, the new V-Rod(R) motorcycle has little
in common with other famed Harley-Davidson bikes of the past 50 years.
This bike is a technological advance in the motorcycle industry,
akin to the modular engine in the '96 4.6L Ford Mustang.
The V-twin engine, also known as the Revolution engine, is a
liquid-cooled, 60-degree, double-overhead cam, 4-valve per cylinder
monster that displaces 1130cc, redlines at 9,000 rpm, and puts out a
whopping 115 hp, more than any other Harley-Davidson street engine.
Forged pistons and a one-piece forged crank with side-by-side rods
and full-pressure journals add tremendous strength and durability to
the internals. It's obvious by looking at the V-twin powerplant that
both Harley-Davidson and Porsche did a magnificent job creating this
cruising beast.
The V-Rod(R) Motorcycle boasts other unique design features.
Consider its 3.7-gallon fuel tank, which sets a new standard by being
situated underneath the seat. The tank, which is plastic and
represents another innovative idea from Harley-Davidson, can be
accessed only by twisting the ignition key counter-clockwise and
flipping up the seat. The former fuel tank location is now occupied
by the motorcycle's battery and large air box, covered by a
gorgeously polished alloy top. Meanwhile, the radial tires and the
disc brakes carry two four-piston calipers up front to help bring
this beast to a stop quickly. This Harley will definitely not be
confused with any other cruisers on the road.
The designated 2002 color theme for the V-Rod(R) motorcycle is
silver, though the entire bike has hardly any painted surfaces. All
parts have either been high-polished, powdercoated, or chromed,
including the dual-shock perimeter frame as well as some of the
engine cases. The alloy disc wheels are unique to Harley-Davidson
bikes, and the rear wheels are the largest on any Harley (180 size).
In designing this machine, the drag racing scene undoubtedly
influenced the designers. For example, the aerodynamic headlight uses
a pair of stacked bulbs and other optic equipment to direct the light
as efficiently as possible. In the instrument cluster, all new
instrumentation gauges are used. The small tachometer and fuel gauge
are wrapped around the central speedometer gauge, which sit on a
pedestal that also serves as the handlebar riser. Looking at the
gauge cluster, it's somewhat reminiscent of the cluster found in a
Porsche Boxster, sleek and very cool.
The complete bike, frame to engine, is manufactured in Kansas
City, Missouri where Harley-Davidson has its Sportster(R) plant. Part
of the manufacturing process called for hydro-forming parts of the
frame. Harley-Davidson also introduced a new name standard to the
motorcycle world, selected as the V-twin Racing Street Custom (VRSC).
The V-Rod(R) is pretty tough competition. To beef up its
competitive edge, Harley-Davidson's Screamin' Eagle(R) accessory
division has other accoutrements for the bike that are bound to
impress any bike devotee.
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"Speed Week" is to the motorcyclist what the "Rite of Spring" is to
the lawn and garden industry, the sun lotion industry, and the travel
business. It's just about here so there are some chores you should
consider before you take that first ride of the year.
Has your motorcycle been in cold storage for three or more
months? If so, there are some things you should do before you turn
the key. First, check the tire pressure. Chances are it's not up to
specs. If you don't have a compressor at home, you might want to buy
a simple bicycle pump to do the job. We suggest you never ride on
under-inflated tires. Next, check all the lubricants. Top them off
if they are low. When you pull out the dipstick, check it carefully
to see if there are signs of rust or water. If so, call us to make
arrangements to have your bike brought in for springtime service.
If the lubricant levels are OK then check your battery. Newer
batteries are sealed but older ones need to have the acid levels
checked. Of course, we're assuming that you've had the battery on a
trickle charger so it's still alive. If not, turn on your lights to
make sure you've got enough juice. If you don't, you may need a new
battery. Juice is OK? Fine, let's continue.
Did you put a fuel stabilizer in the tank before you put the bike
up? If not, you may have a problem. Check the contents of the tank
with a flashlight. Obviously, don't use a match or flame. We know
someone who did...oops.
If you're still not too sure, take a gas can to the local gas
station and fill it with 91 or higher octane gas and top off the
tank. Then rock the bike from side to side to get it to mix with the
existing fuel. All set? Let's roll the bike outside and clean it
up. Make sure you wipe down the fork legs. You don't want to have
the dust work its way inside the sliders.
Now, you're finally ready. Make sure you're in neutral, and
check the tension of the drive belt. Stand beside the bike, blip the
throttle, pull in the clutch lever, turn the key, and start the
engine. Did it work? If so, let it warm up for at least five
minutes before you ride off. Even then start off slowly and test
your brakes before you accelerate to highway speeds. If it didn't
work, call us.
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