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A Brief History of Motorcycle Communication Systems

Jul 29, 2022 Damien Heenan

The Next Evolution of Bluetooth Bluetooth communication systems kept getting better, allowing the pairing up to 4 devices, over a full quarter mile in range. This generally meant pairing to your phone, a passenger, and two other riders.This advance gave a significant boost to the safety of riding in groups

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DOES A BIKER'S VEST TELL A STORY

Jun 3, 2022 Damien Heenan

For some they grew up admiring their father, or uncle, or someone close to them who rides. They can remember the first time they saw that person wearing their motorcycle vest, and all the patches they put on it. They remember the curiosity they felt in wanting to know about every patch. For others they are the first of their kind falling in love with the fine line between the risks and the joys of the open road. But they all want the freedom and adventure you can only experience on a motorcycle.

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Make Sure Your Motorcycle Jacket Fits

May 26, 2022 Damien Heenan

First of all, the jacket can’t be too short or long. If it doesn’t at least hit your belt line while standing, it won’t do a great job protecting you from the wind and cold. (It should also go without saying that you’ll look pretty ridiculous as well.)

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Finding the Perfect Jacket for Business AND Pleasure

May 26, 2022 Damien Heenan

I’ve always loved hitting the road on my Harley. On open highway, it’s a burly beast that makes every one of its 89-horses pay off. And when cruising city streets, the bike’s smooth, powerful design turns heads every time.

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The Allure of Motorcycling

Apr 29, 2022 Damien Heenan

What is the allure of the Motorcycle? You can’t quite put your finger on it. All you know is that you feel it as soon as you lay your eyes on a motorcycle. That all-encompassing lure pulls you closer, tempting you to straddle the saddle and let the throttle go for all it’s worth. Your mind is awash with visions of the open road promising miles of riding ahead. What is it about motorcycles that give them such an irresistible allure? Why do you feel drawn toward every bike you see? We may not have all of the answers. But a new exhibit named the Lure of Motorcycling may go a long way to explaining why bikers are so passionate about their vehicles of choice. What is the "Lure of Motorcycling"? The Lure of Motorcycling is an exhibition hosted at Ohio’s Crawford Auto Aviation Museum that gives you a chance to get up close and personal with some fantastic bikes. Opened on April 16, the exhibit will sit in the museum until the end of September. According to the museum’s marketing and program manager, John Lutsch, the exhibit is intended to both honor and tell the story of Ohio’s extensive motorcycling community. The exhibit features some of the most important motorcycles that have ties to the state. If you have a chance to visit, you’ll get to see adventure, racing, and touring bikes, each of which has a story to tell. Come for the Stories Stories are powerful. They engage and excite us. Stories make us feel, which is why they’re the primary medium through which we communicate. Every single bike showcased in the Lure of Motorcycling exhibition has a story to tell. Take the special racing bike built by Tyler Malinky. An Ohio native, Tyler loved the sensation of speed that riding provides him that he poured his heart and soul into designing a bike that would make him faster than any other. And that’s exactly what happened. Tyler broke two world speed records on his bike while riding it at Bonneville Speed Week. And thanks to the Lure of Motorcycling exhibit, you’ll get a chance to explore every tweak and design choice he made. Or what about the 1929 Indian 101 Scout that sits high on a pedestal in the exhibit’s center? This wonderful bike was raced by a Worcester resident in Ohio for over 20 years. But eventually, the AMA wouldn’t allow the bike to be raced anymore, leading to the owner selling it. About 50 years later, the man’s wife bought the pieces of the bike as an anniversary present. The family re-assembled the bike, restoring it to its original beauty in the process. Come For the Exhibits and Stay for the Story Those are just a couple of examples of the many stunning bikes you will see if you pay a visit to the Lure of Motorcycling exhibit. If you’re a gear head, the chance to see some classic bikes on display is more than enough to tempt you through the doors. But it’s the stories behind these fantastic machines that offer the most insight into the true allure the motorcycles hold. What's your story? Every motorcycle rider has their own unique story to tell. For Eagle Leather's Founder and President, Mike Toursal, it began when he saw and rode his first motorcycle a CMG. That experience turned into a lifelong passion for motorcycles and the community. Read the rest of Mike's story or, tell us your story by commenting below.

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What Makes the Harley-Davidson Lifestyle So Appealing?

Apr 20, 2022 Damien Heenan

When you say “Harley-Davidson,” what comes to mind?Of course, first and foremost is the bike. For some, it might be a Dyna - like the legendary Low Rider or one of the more modern Softails. For others, it will be the classic Sportster. But then, several other things pop to mind: a leather jacket, the powerful roar of the engine, and miles of open road under the sun. And that's precisely what Harley-Davidson means to many of us. It’s not only a motorcycle brand, it also stands for freedom, individuality, and adventure – a symbol larger than life.If you get that, you know what the Harley-Davidson lifestyle is all about.

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