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| 2 September, 2010 - Video: Harley-Davidson Cigarettes Ad | Here's a special TV ad. It's from Harley-Davidson in Japan, and it's promoting Harley cigarettes, not motorcycles.
I didn't even know that Harley sold cigarettes.... but there you go. At least, they're "mild"...
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| 24 August, 2010 - Missed Out Riding In Europe On A Motorcycle? Harley To The Rescue | Harley-Davidson France have released an incredibly well done web site, showing you a 7 day trip through the Southern part of France and the Northern part of Italy on a Harley motorcycle.
The video is very well done, not only does it show you the scenery, but you can drag the video to look around you in a 360° scenery. Want to see the rider, or the sky, or side scenery...? No problem. All in HD and full screen. It's like being there.
Very nice way of riding in Europe without the cost.
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| 24 August, 2010 - Ad: Harley-Davidson Motorcycles - Fear | Funny but not official ad for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It's from a school (yes, they do teach advertising in schools).
You need to see it big before you get the message...
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| 20 July, 2010 - Video: Harley-Davidson Dealer - Anti-Ecology | A TV ad for a San Diego Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer....
I don't know if he's serious or not. He does say the anti-ecology things with a smile....??? What do you think?
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| 13 July, 2010 - Video: Harley-Davidson Grandpa Story Ad | Nice TV ad from Harley-Davidson.
I'd say this is an older one, not like the ones they are making currently. It has a nice touch to it. Cute.
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| 6 July, 2010 - Ad: Harley-Davidson Fan | Nice print ad from a Ad School in Buenos Aires for a Harley-Davidson Fan, not one for your motorcycle, but for the couch.
I don't think the product actually, exists, but the idea is clever.
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| 18 June, 2010 - Video: Are Harley Motorcycle Riders Gay? | Is this TV ad saying that Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders are gay?
Real TV ad, but done in a not-so-serious tone, ie gay (they other kind).
You judge...
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| 18 June, 2010 - Donation Of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles To....? | This time a bunch of Harley-Davidson motorcycles aren't donated to some third world country in dire need of equipment, but instead have been donated to an American city's police force.
What a strange world we live in...
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| 31 May, 2010 - Want To Buy A Harley-Davidson Bar | Here's a bar up for auction in Atlanta that would not look out of place in a motorcycle garage, the Harley Pub-Bar.
However..... your garage needs to be pretty big, as does your wallet...
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| 26 May, 2010 - Video: An Honest Harley-Davidson Motorcycles TV Ad? | Funny, and very fake Harley-Davidson motorcycle TV ad.
But wouldn't it be great if motorcycle manufacturers were forced to make honest TV publicity about their motorcycles. Tell you the way it really is?
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| 16 April, 2010 - Nice Idea: ChatRoulette and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles | What a great idea to pass your message to young and connected people.
A PR agency in Germany made a sign for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, placed it in front of a webcam, and subscribed to ChatRoulette.
Simple, cheap and very effective. Have a look.
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| 22 February, 2010 - Video: Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Motorcycle Ad | Harley-Davidson have a new motorcycle, and therefore they have a new commercial.
The ad for the H-D Forty-Eight is much better than what we've been seeing from Harley. Nice and crisp with a good tune.
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| 16 December, 2009 - 18 Harley-Davidson Print Ads From Around The World | Harley-Davidson motorcycles not only places as on the TV as we've seen. They also have a lot of ads in magazines and billboards around the world.
Here are 18 ads I've found from around the world that were quite good (others are pretty bad).
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| 10 December, 2009 - Christmas 2009: Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Gift Ideas | Shopping for Christmas gifts for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle lover sounds easy but it's not. That's because of the sheer volume of Harley branded gifts out there.
Here are 10 gift ideas for a Harley motorcycle owner, or lover.
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| 15 October, 2009 - Buell Motorcycles The End, MV Agusta Looking for Buyer | Harley-Davidson has announced that it is closing down Buell motorcycles, end of the line for the motorcycle manufacturer.
Harley also announced that it is going to sell off Mv Agusta in a restructuring effort to stay alive.
Bad news... very bad.
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| 12 October, 2009 - Harley: Funny French Print Ad | Funny Harley-Davidson print ad found in one of the French motorcycle magazines.
Sexist ? Yeah, but funny....
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| 5 October, 2009 - Harley Motorcycles Everywhere, Even Lebanon | Harley-Davidson has really become a brand like Coca-Cola and McDonalds. They are everywhere, and known everywhere in the world.
Here the HOG group in Beirut, Lebanon.
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| 23 September, 2009 - Not So Strong Harley Motorcycle | English artist, Chris Gilmour, makes objects out of paper and cardboard.
Here's a Harley motorcycle he's made, which looks very, very, good. Excellent workmanship.
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| 21 August, 2009 - Harley-Davidson To Flood India With Motorcycles | Harley-Davidson is looking at penetrating the Indian motorcycle market. There's even the possibility that they will start assembling their motorcycles in India.
So maybe around 2010-2011 we'll see Harleys riding around in India.
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| 3 August, 2009 - Europe’s Sturgis: Harley Days In Hamburg | Europe has the equivalent of Sturgis, but a tad smaller. Harley Days are organized in June in Hamburg, and end July in Berlin, Germany.
Some 300,000 motorcycle, riders and visitors attend from all over Europe.
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| 28 July, 2009 - Harley-Davidson iPhone Clock | Combining two of the big American icon, Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Apple's iPhone/iPod gives you a Harley shaped headlights that functions are radio/alarm/clock with either the music from your Apple gadget, or it plays the roar of a Harley motorcycle.
If that doesn't wake you up.. what will??
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| 26 June, 2009 - The Eternal E10 Fuel Debate - Harley’s View | Harley-Davidson and Buell have announced in France that it is OK to put the E10 bio-fuel in their motorcycles.
But.. as long as it is injection and you don't mind a few hiccups. Also, don't leave the fuel for too long in your gas tank...
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| 29 May, 2009 - Video: Harley-Davidson From Cascade | Here are three TV ads from Harley-Davidson Cascade dealer, all the same style, music and message, showing in a good way why we motorcycle riders stand out in a crowd.
This is what makes us special!! Good ads!
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| 16 February, 2009 - Contest: Name That Harley Motorcycle Hearse | A funeral home have gotten themselves a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle hearse and they want to name it.
Here's your chance to vote for a name for the "Beast".
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| 16 February, 2009 - Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Going Bluetooth | Harley-Davidson motorcycles have released their version of a Bluetooth helmet headset.
Using the Bluetooth 2.0 protocol, it allows you to listen to stereo music, talk on the phone or listen to your GPS give you navigation instructions.
The unit is rain proof, and can be moved from helmet to helmet.
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| 23 January, 2009 - Harley-Davidson Hit By Slump - Cutting Jobs | Harley-Davidson sold far less motorcycle during the last quarter of 2008, and is suffering.
They have announced the closure of a motorcycle plant, shedding 1,100 jobs in the process.
Bad news...
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| 22 January, 2009 - Harley-Davidson Original Publicity Stunt | Harley-Davidson Switzerland had an original idea to introduce their latest motorcycles to the country of cheese and banks.
They placed motorcycle grips on the tram's handlebars. Not bad idea!
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| 18 December, 2008 - XMAS 2008: Leather Motorcycle Wallet | Christmas 2008 Ideas
Every time you grab your wallet with this present you'll be reminded about the love of your life.
And I don't mean your spouse, kids or dogs.
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| 11 December, 2008 - XMAS 2008: Harley-Davidson Archive Book | Christmas 2008 Ideas
Getting gifts for Harley-Davidson motorcycle lovers is easy. Here's an enormous book (400+ pages), with hundreds of color photos of their favorite motorcycle.
Brand new, it's called the Harley-Davidson archive book.
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| 10 December, 2008 - Harley-Davidson Gives Away Motorcycles | Harley-Davidson are giving away free motorcycles.
Three motorcycles have been given to China's Police force.
Is that what they call "FREE SAMPLES"...??
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| 8 December, 2008 - XMAS 2008: Harley-Davidson Monopoly | Christmas 2008 Ideas
Imagine the hours of fun after your Christmas dinner with the family or friends playing with this Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Monopoly!
Everything is centered around motorcycles on this popular board game.
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| 16 September, 2008 - Official Harley-Davidson Motorcycle YouTube Channel | Harley-Davidson motorcycles have launched their official Harley channel on YouTube.
You can now enjoy their videos and the rider's video, and chat with other like minded motorcycle riders.
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| 3 September, 2008 - 2 Seats Not Enough On A Motorcycle? Want 5? No Problem | Sometimes 2 or even 3 seats just isn't enough on a motorcycle. If you got a SWMBO and 3 kids, you've got a problem.
But not for this Harley-Davidson dealer in the USA. Using 4 engines, he made a single motorcycle with 5 seats.
Oh yeah, he also used a beer keg!
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| 7 August, 2008 - Video: Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Clothing Ad | Funny enough Harley-Davidson motorcycles ads dating back to 1996. It's for their clothing product line.
It'll ring a bell or two for anyone who travels through airports.
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| 11 July, 2008 - Harley Davidson and MV Agusta: Marriage Made In Hell? | So Harley-Davidson and MV Agusta are getting married, and they haven't even been engaged.
To me, here on the sidelines, it looks like a marriage made in hell. What can Agusta bring to Harley? Harley is already on shaky financial grounds. Someone with a double PhD in economics please explain....
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| 30 June, 2008 - Video: Harley Dealer Ad - Lemmings? | A TV ad from a local Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer in North Carolina.
The whole clip gives a surreal impression of lemmings... a scary sci-fi movie..
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| 2 June, 2008 - Harley-Davidson Gas Mileage Ad | Harley-Davidson has an interesting print ad, comparing mpg (miles per gallons) between a Harley motorcycle, a Prius and normal cars.
Guess who has a better mileage... ?
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| 16 April, 2008 - Harley-Davidson Bicycle | You too can be the proud owner of a Harley-Davidson. But not a motorcycle... a bicycle!
No, Harley is not abandoning building motorcycle for bicycles. They used to make bicycles back in 1917-1918, but stopped since no one was interested in buying them.
Except maybe this person, who is auctioning off the 1918 girl's model.
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| 8 February, 2008 - Video: Harley-Davidson Merchandising: WTF? | Here's a Harley-Davidson TV ad that totally escapes me. I just do not understand what they're trying to say.
Is this a real Harley ad? Did anyone see it air? What's the meaning?
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| 8 December, 2007 - Video: Hells Bells Harley-Davidson Christmas Ad | A special, for Christmas, Harley-Davidson TV ad, done in that special Harley style we all love to hate.
Introducing Biker Santa, bad boy....
Don't show this to your kids.
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| 6 December, 2007 - Christmas 2007: Harley-Davidson Gift Ideas | Harley-Davidson are the masters in merchandising, so it's no surprise that their website is full of gifts.
Here are three selection of gift items, some of them really made for Christmas.
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| 5 December, 2007 - Video: Harley-Davidson Rocker Ad | A look at a locally produced Harley-Davidson TV ad for their Rocker motorcycle.
Not bad at all... not what you expect from corporate Harley...
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| 24 September, 2007 - Don’t Light A Match; Wooden Harley-Davidson | British motorcycle and model lover Collin Webb, produced this life size Harley-Davidson out of recycled plywood.
900 hours using rejected wood, made an environmental motorcycle.
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| 20 September, 2007 - Coloring Your Harley-Davidson Motorcycle | Bored? Want to see what your Harley-Davidson motorcycle will look like in another color?
Harley has an on-line coloring book on their site. Knock yourself out!
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| 21 August, 2007 - What’s Better Than A Harley-Davidson? | What could be better than having a Harley-Davidson motorcycle ?
How about TWO Harley-Davidson engines on ONE motorcycle ? Yes,it's being built in Germany.
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| 7 August, 2007 - Harley-Davidson Coverage Of Sturgis 2007 | If you want to see what's happening at Sturgis, click over to Harley-Davidson.
They have reserved a large section of the website for Sturgis. See photos, videos and read the stories.
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| 13 July, 2007 - NO Harley! BOLD Harley! | OMG! This makes me sick.
How could they? Harley-Davidson nipple rings ??????
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| 29 June, 2007 - Leave Your Mark At Harley-Davidson | In 2008, Harley-Davidson motorcycles is opening their motorcycle museum. Harley are allowing you to put your name and a message on one of the many, many, stainless steel rivets.
3" rivets for individuals, 6" rivets for clubs and dealers. This allows you to become part of the museum, and it allows Harley to build a great museum will all the money.
Everyone happy!
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| 12 June, 2007 - Ducati and Harley-Davidson To Merge ? | There are currently talks between Harley-Davidson and Ducati motorcycles for a merger! Talk about a culture clash !
Will this merger happen? Who knows, with todays business ethics and changes. |
| 30 May, 2007 - Video: Harley-Davidson And Babies | | Here are two "cute" Harley-Davidson TV ads, both of them featuring babies and how to keep them quite by using a Harley motorcycle. |
| 28 May, 2007 - Video: Harley Dealer "Look Cool" | Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealers need to advertise their stuff as much as the manufacturer. Here's a TV ad from a dealer in Anaheim.
Note that the accent of the ad is for the "cool look", not the motorcycle!
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| 28 May, 2007 - Vote For Harley-Davidson Commercials -UCSB Project | The University of California at Santa Barbara, together with Harley-Davidson, are holding a contest for their film students. The aim is to produce the best video ad depicting the Harley lifestyle.
You are invited to vote on the submissions. Have your say.
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| 3 May, 2007 - Not A John Deer Motorcycle - Harley Lawnmower | We've probably all seen the motorcycles that look like John Deer lawnmowers, or are derived from John Deer tractors, but here's a reverse situation!
A Harley-Davidson lawnmower!!
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| 1 May, 2007 - Dutch Crown Prince Gets A Harley Motorcycle | The Dutch Crown Prince, Willem-Alexander, received a Harley-Davidson motorcycle on his 40th birthday.
The gift was from Harley-Davidson themselves! All that because he joked about a mid life crisis at 40.
Pays to be a Royalty.
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| 30 March, 2007 - Win At Tennis, Win a Harley Motorcycle | I guess winning big bucks is not enough to entice the top tennis players.
Winning a Harley-Davidson motorcycle seems to do the trick.
Wonder how quick we'll see it on eBay ?
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| 14 March, 2007 - Harley-Davidson Poker | Want to amaze your poker buddies? Here's the Harley-Davidson Poker Table.
The chairs come with wheels, so you can make a quick getaway!
Not only is it a poker table, but if you're short of space at home, you can turn the Poker Table into a Dinning Table.
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| 14 March, 2007 - Video: Lufthansa German Airlines/Harley | | When you look first at this publicity, you'd think that it's a good Harley-Davidson motorcycle ad, but at the end, you'll see it's a Lufthansa German Airlines advertisement. Nice ad: |
| 13 March, 2007 - Want To Go Play Golf With Your Motorcycle? | Going to play golf while riding a motorcycle is not an easy task. Where to you put your golf clubs. If you've got a sidecar, no problem.
Here's a solution for Harley-Davidson or Honda Goldwing riders. Place your golf bag at the rear of your motorcycle on a specially designed platform.
Just don't try to do a wheelie with this.
Now you'll not have to rent a golf cart, just ride up the golf greens with your motorcycle. Make yourself real popular!
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| 2 March, 2007 - Harley-Davidson Print Ads | | Harley-Davidson not only has bad taste in TV ads, but also in magazine advertisements. Here's an ad that does nothing for the Harley motorcycle rider.... but it is a bit funny... |
| 2 March, 2007 - Video: Finally A Good Harley Ad | | Finally, here's a good Harley-Davidson TV commercial. It's Korean, set at Stonehenge, and uses the Harley sound mixed with some music. Nice ! |
| 26 February, 2007 - Harley-Davidson In Cuba | Not that many Harley-Davidson motorcycles are left in Cuba, but for the 60 or so that still run, they've thrown a Grand Prix.
Not easy doing it with no spare parts, everything cobbled together by sheer willpower.
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| 13 February, 2007 - Two American Symbols In One | Here's an Harley-Davidson version of a motorcycle that's to my liking !
Two major symbols of the USA !
Only thing missing is a BigMac from McDonalds..
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| 27 December, 2006 - Fragile Harley-Davidson | Sometimes a motorcycle is just so fragile, that you can only look at it.
Here's one example.
A glass Harley-Davidson.
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| 15 December, 2006 - Motorcycle Christmas: Harley-Davidson Style | A look at the master of merchandising, Harley-Davidson.
They have so many things to offer, even special items for Christmas, it makes Toys 'R Us look small.
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| 13 December, 2006 - Video: Harley Motorcycle Jacket | | Harley not only produces TV ads for their motorcycles, they also sell their "other" stuff via commercials. Here's an ad for their leather motorcycle jackets. |
| 23 October, 2006 - Video: Harley-Davidson Black Sheep Ad | | A look at another "strange" Harley-Davidson motorcycle TV commercial. This one compares Harley riders to black sheep. Judge yourself ! |
| 17 October, 2006 - Harley-Davidson’s Tough Meat | Harley-Davidson motorcycles is going the whole hog, or should I say beef.
Harley has announced a partnership with ConAgra to market a Beef Jerky to bikers under the Harley name.
Tough...
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| 4 October, 2006 - Video: Another Harley Ad - Cheater | | Here's a look at another Harley-Davidson motorcycles TV ad. Not what you'd expect if you're living in Europe or Asia. Harley seem to be promoting life-style and image, not motorcycles ! |
| 18 September, 2006 - Electric Harley-Davidson Motorcycle | Carl Vogel, an expert in bio-diesel, produced the first electrical powered Harley-Davidson, including a small, bio-diesel, generator to charge the 10 batteries.
Decent speeds and mileage. Will the Milwaukee firm ever mass produce one ??
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| 19 July, 2006 - Purpose Built Motorcycle XM Radio | Harley-Davidson and XM Radio have released in the USA, a special motorcycle satellite radio.
It's only available on Harley motorcycles, and only in the USA, but if you're a Harley rider, it makes a lot of sense (cents ?? $250 worth).
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| 30 June, 2006 - Custom Floorboards - R2 Concepts | Here's one pretty way of customizing your motorcycles; colored floorboards !
The color can be made to match your motorcycle color. Pretty nice stuff, but don't think it'll work on my KTM.
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| 10 April, 2006 - Double Symbolism | Two (even three) symbols of capitalism in the country of communism; how "gauche".
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| 14 June, 2005 - Iraqi Motorcyclist | Life goes on in Iraq, including riding motorcycles (even Harleys).
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| 28 April, 2005 - Fix Your Motorcycle DVD | Spotted by Carla King at Motorcycle Misadventures, a DVD on how to repair/maintain your Harley motorcycle.
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| 1 February, 2005 - Motorcycle Cruise Ship | ETA offer a good motorcycle holiday for all to enjoy, even if your partner doesn't like motorcycles.
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