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How to Ride Your Motorcycle in the Rain

May 9, 2016 Eagle Leather

Enjoy the Ride, Even When It Rains Tips for Riding Safely and Comfortably in the Rain Here in the Pacific Northwest, keeping our motorcycles in the garage when it rains just isn’t an option. When would we ride? Here are some tips to help you ride more safely in wet weather. Eagle Leather’s expert sales people can help you find the right gear. But it’s up to you to check your tires. If they’re slick, stay out of the rain until you can replace them. Keep it smooth—be smoother on the throttle and easier on the brakes. Try to keep relaxed. Lean less and brake earlier. Rely on your rear brake more than usual because you can recover if your rear wheel slides, but not so much if your front wheel skids. Double your following distance so you have time to brake if need be. In an emergency, pump your brakes to avoid hydroplaning. Watch out for vehicles entering from driveways, alleys, and intersections. Watch for slippery spots—wet leaves, manhole covers, railroad tracks, gravel and sand that have washed onto the road, even the painted surfaces of the roadway can all put you into a slide. A rainbow on the road signals an oil slick—it’s a danger signal. If it’s raining hard, wait an hour or two until the roadway is washed clean. Of course, a drizzle just makes stuff wet. Don’t drive through puddles. Who knows what’s under them? You know it’s a hole—it might be shallow or six feet deep. And never drive into running water. The force of moving water is intense and the water level can rise in the blink of an eye. You can be swept away and drown. Be careful at stoplights. Don’t run the yellow because you might very well have trouble should you need to swerve or brake. Oily pavement is more likely at intersections because vehicles stop there, and oily pavement gets really slick when it’s wet. And when you’re stopped at a red light or stop sign, watch for traffic coming up too fast behind you. Be ready to react if the vehicle starts to slide. If it’s thundering and lightning, get off the road. The reason the odds are against people being struck by lightning is because most people stay indoors during thunderstorms. Being out there is not a good thing. And for goodness’ sake, don’t pull over under a tree! And finally, slow down. Experts recommend that you cut your speed by ten to twenty percent. Going a little slower can change an emergency to an avoidable hazard. Rain or shine, at Eagle Leather we’re ready to help you find the gear you need, in the size that fits, to suit your budget.

Summer Rides

May 5, 2016 Eagle Leather

Join a Group Ride This Summer Enjoy the Road and Support a Good Cause Summertime and the ridin’ is easy. Groups gather to enjoy the open road, stop at a few pit stops, and (often) support a good cause. Everyone is welcome at these group rides and you can find many of them posted on the Eagle Leather Ride Guide. Later this June, for example, is the Tenth Annual Brian Fisher Memorial Ride. Brian Fisher was a King County Corrections Officer who passed away. The Ride began as a way to show respect for a fallen officer and to assist his family with financial and emotional support. It has continued to honor Brian and to assist other Corrections staff and law enforcement personnel and their families who have died or fallen into disastrous circumstances. The ride will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 at the Eagle Leather Lakewood Store (10222 S. Tacoma Way). A brief ride meeting will begin at 9:45 and the ride will depart at 10 a.m. The procession in honor of the fallen will proceed to Ocean Shores Shilo Inn Suites Hotel for a dinner buffet beginning at 3 p.m. The Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Stunt and Drill Team will entertain and there will be three raffles, one for a dollar a ticket, a 50/50 raffle, and one for five dollars per ticket, and a silent auction. This is a family event; there will be games for the kids. Register online here. The deadline is June 15. An adult entry is $40.00; child is $15.00 and that includes the dinner and one ticket on the dollar raffle. All vehicles, even cars and trucks, are welcome. The hotel is offering reduced room rates, so it you want to stay overnight, mention the Brian Fisher Memorial Ride to get the discount. Eagle Leather is proud to be a sponsor of this event. On July 8, the Relay for Life Poker Run will begin at Eagle Leather’s Auburn Store. You can leave any time between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Under the aegis of Thunder in the Valley, the ride raises money for Relay for Life’s fight against breast cancer. Poker hands cost $20.00 per bike. Riders, and extra hands, are just $5.00. Riders will stop at Rock Ridge Orchards in Enumclaw, CJ’s Bakery in Black Diamond, Green Valley Meats in Auburn, and finish at Lawless Harley Davidson in Renton. Then there’ll be a live band, a barbecue, door prizes and cash prizes of $150.00 for the best poker hand and $50.00 for the worst. Group rides are great fun, whether you’re new to the area or have ridden here forever. You can meet old friends and make new ones, have a thoroughly enjoyable day, and do some good all at the same time. If you have an event coming up, post it on the Eagle Leather Ride Guide. We often mention rides from the Guide in our newsletter, too. It doesn’t cost anything to post a ride and all it takes is filling out a simple form here.

Stay Fit to Ride

Apr 1, 2016 Eagle Leather

Great Ways to Stay in Riding Shape Spring is Coming! Make Sure Your Body is Ready to Ride! Spring will come. We promise. And when it does, you’ll want to be ready to ride. It takes strength to wrestle a motorcycle around curves. It takes agility to maintain balance. If you’re not fit, you’ll tire easily and that will decrease your ability to control your cycle, your judgement, and your reaction time. Instead of pining for the feel of air on your face on the open road, take some time each day to keep fit to ride. You can find several websites that offer workout tips, even full workout routines for motorcycle enthusiasts. (Remember to check with your doctor before starting a fitness regimen.) Look for these types of exercise and do the ones that appeal to you. Strength training begins with the core or the torso: abdomen (stomach), lumbar (lower spine), chest, and shoulders. Motorcycle riders also need a lot of strength in their forearms and inner thighs. Don’t overestimate your abilities, here. Start with smaller weights and more repetitions and build up. Lift and lower weights slowly enough to feel your muscles work. It’s the resistance that matters, so rushing is counter-productive. And don’t forget to breathe—breathe out when you lift and breathe in when you lower the weight. You don’t need fancy weights to begin with. Milk or laundry soap containers filled with water (and the caps on) work well. A pint of water weighs a pound. When you buy weights, look for a set that you can handle for eight reps without too much trouble. Skip a day between weight-training exercises to allow muscle to build. If an exercises asks you to work first one side and then the other, don’t alternate sides. Instead, do all the reps for one side, then do all the reps for the other side. Don’t stop between repetitions, except if it hurts. You don’t have to push past the “pain barrier.” If it hurts, dial back on the weight or the number of repetitions. In addition to strength, motorcyclists need endurance, flexibility, and balance. You can find workouts that motorcyclists can use to increase endurance (aerobic exercise) and flexibility on the Internet. Many riders say that bicycling is the best endurance training for motorcyclists, but it’s winter now. Instead, use your stairs. Up and down. Faster. Get that heartrate up! Don’t forget to stretch. Flexibility is very important for motorcycle riders. Consider yoga and do some weight work with your legs. Remember to warm up before you start stretching or you might injure yourself—walking works well. Balance exercises are harder to find; the ones specifically for motorcyclists generally stress strengthening the core—and that is important. For more balance exercises, check out websites like this one. It isn’t just for seniors, that’s for sure. In fact, anyone who’s out of shape would be wise to start all their exercising using this website or others like it.

The Annual Oyster Run

Mar 8, 2016 Eagle Leather

The Annual Oyster Run Is Coming Up One of The Happiest Times at Eagle Leather One of the happiest times at Eagle Leather is getting ready for the Oyster Run. We’ve had a booth there for many years now, and every year we get to chat with old friends and make new ones, all the while offering the very best in motorcycle gear. The Oyster Run is free and open to everyone, motorcycle enthusiasts of every sort, folks who walk, crawl, or swim, even drivers of cars, and Eagle Leather is proud to be one of its sponsors. There’s no official starting time, but vendors are open from 9 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon. There’s no official starting point, either. All you have to do is show up at Anacortes on Sunday, September 25, 2016 and enjoy yourself at the biggest motorcycle rally in the Pacific Northwest. In Anacortes itself, you’ll find lots of vendors—don’t forget to stop by the Eagle Leather tent. You’ll be able to eat, drink, and be merry while you listen to The Unfaithful Servants and watch the Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Drill Team. To really get into the spirit of the day, follow the maps to biker-friendly bars and restaurants in the Anacortes area. Enjoy the oysters and the beverages (responsibly, please). Travel alone or in a group. Stop where the spirit moves you. It’s your day. No guides, no leaders, just some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and a bunch of kindred spirits to enjoy it with. Thanks to Limp Lee and all the volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who keep this celebration of fall, of our Pacific Northwest’s oysters, and the freedom of the road happening year after year. Find more details on the Oyster Run and other motorcycling events on the Eagle Leather Ride Guide.

Eagle Leather BBQs

Feb 5, 2016 Eagle Leather

Eagle Leather Barbecues Are Back! Enjoy Hot Dogs and Great Company Every Sunday It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy—especially on Sundays. That’s because, around noontime, Mike and the crew fire up the grill and make hot dogs and hamburgers. It’s a big outdoor picnic for all the Eagle Leather family. It's a time-honored tradition that we're thrilled to continue as summer rolls in! Circle every Sunday on the calendar this summer, and come on over. Bring the whole family! Everyone is welcome, and everyone has a good time. The hot dogs with all the fixin’s, as well as coffee and sodas, are all free. You don’t have to buy a thing—but, of course, you can combine a shopping trip with a picnic lunch if you like. Sometimes we grill hamburgers too! A barbecue is a great time to meet the Eagle Leather staff—those experts who are always ready to answer your questions about motorcycle gear. It’s also a great time to suss out the Eagle Leather store facilities to see if you’d like to start a group ride here. An afternoon barbecue is a great way to meet other riders. Some people make plans to meet, others want to mingle and introduce themselves to other motorcycle enthusiasts. You can catch up on all the motorcycling news—like where the potholes are bad and where the views are most breathtaking, where to eat and where to spend an overnight. You can check out other folks’ rides and show off your own. But you can’t do any of that sitting in front of the TV. So, plan to get up, rev up, and come on over to Eagle Leather, Sundays at noon,‘til we run out of food. See you Sunday! Click here to check out pictures of last year’s barbecues.

Riding Through Mount Rainier

Jan 7, 2016 Eagle Leather

Plan Your Ride through Mount Rainier National Park One of the Most Scenic Rides in the Pacific Northwest This year, the centennial of the National Park Service, seems like a perfect time to take a run to Mount Rainier Park. Most people go to the southern part of the park, where the Longmire Museum and the Henry Jackson and Ohanapecosh Visitor Centers are located. But there’s a lot to see and do on the other side of the park, and this blog will feature the Sunrise area. The park’s website has a ton of info and a downloadable Wilderness Trip Planner and the current park newspaper. In the past, and again next year, you’ll be able to reserve campsites ahead of time, but this year the park is developing a new system and it’s first come, first served. There are two inns, the National Park Inn in Longmire and the Paradise Inn in Paradise, both in the south part of the park. Otherwise, you can camp. Bring what you need and be sure you’re gassed up, because you won’t find supermarkets or service stations in the park. From Tacoma, take SR 512 to Puyallup, then head north on SR 167 to SR 410. Take SR 410 through Sumner, Buckley, Enumclaw, and Greenwater (where you might want to stop at the historic and biker-friendly Naches Tavern). Continue on SR 410 to the White River Entrance. Stop for a look at Tipsoo Lake and its spectacular wild flowers. If you hike around the lake, please stay on the trails to protect the meadows and the wild plants. If you plan to camp overnight, get your spot at the White River Campground now. It’s about five miles into the park from SR 410. The campground has flush toilets, water, picnic tables, and fire platforms. You must buy your firewood at the campground; you cannot pick up sticks from the forest floor—they will eventually rot and nourish new growth—nor can you bring wood from home—that’s prohibited because even firewood that looks dry can harbor insects. You can hike in to wilderness campsites with a wilderness permit. At 4,232 feet, White River Campground is the highest of the parks three drive-in campgrounds. It’s an ideal starting point for hiking or climbing as well as for riding on park roads. Check the bulletin board for activities. There are campfire activities for adults Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and daytime programs for kids Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On Loop C, you’ll find the historic White River Patrol Cabin, which was built in the late 1920s as part of a network of cabins that help rangers protect the park. If you’re just at the park for the day, or if you’ve settled in, take a ride up the road to Sunrise, the highest point (and most scenic) in the park that you can reach on wheels. On the drive up from the campground, look on the left banks of the road for the gray-black columns of andesite formed by an ancient lava flow. Take time for a full-circle view of Mount Rainier, the Emmons glacier, Mount Adams, and other peaks in the Cascade Range. The visitor center here uses modern interactive techniques to explain the mountain and its flora and fauna. Pick up a snack at the cafeteria and check out the gift shop in the rustic Day Lodge. From the upper end of the Sunrise picnic area, you can take the mile-and-a-half-long Sunrise Nature Trail, a self-guided tour with views of Mount Rainier, Emmons glacier, and alpine meadows. The meadows around Sunrise are called Yakima Park and were once a “grocery store” for the Yakama people. Several other trails, from three to six miles long, start at Sunrise. The White River is just down the bank from the camping area. Though it’s just a creek here, note the scoured-out banks that show its power in flood. The Wonderland Trail runs through the campground, which is a hub for many other trails, of which the Great Basin Trail is the most popular. From the campground, the trail climbs for just over three miles to Glacier Basin Camp at six thousand feet, then wanders through meadows (and over some rockfall that can be treacherous) to end at the foot of Inter Glacier. Watch for the remains of old copper mining operations in the meadows and along the trail. The Summerland hiking trail is just three miles west of the White River Entrance and goes from dense forest to subalpine meadows. It features glorious views of Mount Rainier and Little Tahoma—and you might see elk herds and mountain goats. The Mount Fremont Lookout Trail takes you to a historic fire lookout; you can see tundra on the Burroughs Mountain Trail. Remember to check trail conditions before you set out. Bring water so you don’t dehydrate and let someone know where you’re going. Mount Rainier National Park is just one of many natural wonders with which our Pacific Northwest is blessed. Let’s get on our bikes, get riding, and enjoy them this summer.

Rise of Women Motorcycle Riders

Jan 2, 2016 Eagle Leather

Female Bike Ownership Doubled Over The Last Decade Incredible Stats about Women Riders Did you know that the percentage of motorcycle owners in the United States who are female rose from 8% in 1998 to 14% today? The Motorcyle Industry Council (MIC) recently released a Motorcycle Owner Survey that shows female motorcycle ownership is at an all-time high. Sarah Schilke, who is the national marketing manager of BMW Motorrad USA and the chair of PowerLily, which is a group of female motorcycle industry professionals, added: “Women continue to embrace motorcycling like never before. Of the 9.2 million owners, more of them are women than we’ve ever recorded. In fact, the number of female owners better than doubled from 2003 to 2014. And, among the more than 30 million Americans who swung a leg over a motorcycle and rode at least one time in 2014, a quarter of these riders were women.” The MIC showed that 34% of women riders choose cruisers, but at 33% scooters are a close second. Sport bikes trail at 10%. According to WRN™, the most popular bike is the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883, with the SuperLow edging out the Iron model; Harley-Davidson’s Sportster 1200 is third. In second is the Harley-Davidson Street Glide. Honda’s Shadow 750 is fourth; with its low seat, the Spirit is most owned, followed by the Aero and then the Phantom. Fifth place is shared by Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe and Harley-Davidson Road King. When MIC asked why they ride motorcycles, women riders answered: “fun and recreation,” followed by “sense of freedom” and “enjoy outdoors/nature.” The median age for female motorcycle enthusiasts is 39; for men, that’s 48. A higher percentage of women owners is found in younger age groups: GenX has 17% women owners, compared with Boomer-generation owners at 9%. “It’s encouraging that we’re seeing more women among the riders who are entering the sport,” Schilke said. “Motorcycling is for anyone and that’s being recognized by younger generations and non-traditional customer segments.” But don’t count out the older generation. AARP’s magazine recently profiled Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, retired from the Air Force, who, “saw most of Europe from the seat of my Harley.” She also joined with a group of women to ride dirt bikes 2500 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, to the Arctic Circle. She keeps fit and, though she’s 5 feet 5 inches and weighs just 125 pounds, has no trouble wrangling her 626-pound Harley. The MIC survey showed that women are more safety conscious than men—60% of them took a motorcycle safety course, versus 42% of men. Nearly half of women owners do their own maintenance or have a friend or relative handle it, rather than go to a shop. And nearly half of women owners have a college degree or higher. Learn more about women riding motorcycles at WomenRidersNow.com—articles, reviews, tips, forums, and more. Smart, strong and capable—they’re the women who ride motorcycles!

What's Ahead for You in 2016?

Dec 31, 2015 Eagle Leather

Look Back on 2015 to Look Ahead in the New Year! Plan for all the rides you wish you took this year! The month of January is named for the Roman god Janus, who had two faces: one looked backward to the year just past; the other looked forward to the year ahead. This time of year, it’s almost inevitable that we look back on our own past year and evaluate what went right and what went wrong, what worked and what didn’t, what made us happier and what failed to contribute to our enjoyment of life. It’s also almost inevitable that we make some resolutions about the year to come. Maybe we want to improve our health, or be more generous, or spend more time with family and less at work. Looking back to face the future applies to motorcycling, too. Which rides did you most enjoy? What could have made them better? Did you have any mechanical problems? Would better preventive maintenance have let you avoid them? And what about your gear? Did you get soaked in a rainstorm? Did you ever wish you could talk to the person or people you’re riding with? Any problems can point your way to solutions, which you can implement this year. Maybe that involves developing better habits, or buying new gear (at Eagle Leather, of course). Maybe you rode less last year than you would have liked, or maybe the same-old, same-old, is just plain old. Is this the year to be more daring, to explore new highway and byways? Is this the year to add a new charity ride to those you already do? (And if you haven’t experienced a group ride, please make this the year to do that—it’s an experience you won’t regret.) Maybe it’s time to get more involved in the planning and day-of-the-ride work if your organization puts on a ride. Do you wish you could remember all the details of some of the rides you’ve taken? Then this might be the year to buy a camera and explore some of the virtual scrapbooking techniques and services that let you combine maps with snapshots or videos. And what about new rides—checking out the road less traveled? You can find ideas at websites like Motorcycle Roads, where you click on a state and find rides posted by fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. You can also check out the Eagle Leather Ride Guide for group rides events. Choosing an event in territory that isn’t familiar to you can be a good way to get acquainted. Fellow riders will be willing to share their favorite routes. You can plan to spend an extra day (or week or longer) and do some exploring. If you do, you might want to contact motorcycle clubs in the area for ideas. May 2016 be a year of joy and prosperity for you and yours. May you enjoy new adventures on your bike and new friends riding by your side. Happy New Year! - Mike Toursal and the Eagle Leather staff

Ladies Who Love to Ride!

Nov 8, 2014 Eagle Leather

Ladies Who Love to Ride!August 09, 2014 Room for a Woman in a Motorcycle Club? Obviously! Female Clubs on the Rise as More Women Ride Women don’t just ride pillion on motorcycles—they ride their own bikes. From Augusta and Adeline Van Buren, who rode from New York to Los Angeles (summiting Pike’s Peak on the way) back in 1916, to Victoria Beckham and Charlize Theron; from Dot Robinson who consistently won endurance races against men in the 1930's (no women’s races then), to Becky Brown, founder of Women in the Wind® (WITW) international motorcycle club for women—women have been riding, alone or alongside men, in competition and in companionship. Through the influence of women like Becky Brown and Louise Scherbyn, who founded the Women’s International Motorcycle Association (WIMA), we have more clubs and publications dedicated to female motorcycle enthusiasts, and manufacturers are making more gear suited to women. We all enjoy the company of other motorcycle enthusiasts, men and women, but sometimes it’s more fun to get together with “the ladies only.” Women’s motorcycle clubs offer that opportunity, both in the real world and virtually. The oldest motorcycle club in North America, Motor Maids, was founded by Dot Robinson in 1940. Its twelve hundred members will convene in Moncton, New Brunswick in 1915. WIMA has affiliate clubs in dozens of countries. This year, its gathering was held in Poland. Since 1979, WITW has expanded from its home in Toledo to ninety chapters in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia. WITW has an annual River Run in Ohio and the Annual Alberta Women’s Motorcycle Rally in Canada, as well as chapter events. All three associations work to enhance the image of women motorcyclists and to educate their members—while having a great time together. But there are dozens of other national clubs and several clubs local to the Pacific Northwest. So, if you enjoy “girls night out” and riding your motorcycle—put the two together by joining a motorcycle club. In addition to local meetings, rides, and other events, many clubs have websites with forums where you can find product reviews, tales of the road, coming events, racing news, and more. It hasn’t always been a smooth road, but female motorcyclists have come a long way since pioneer Bessie Stringfield, first woman military dispatch rider in World War II, won a flat-track race disguised as a man—only to have the win stripped from her when she took off her helmet. Today, one in four riders are women and the sisterhood of motorcycle enthusiasts is growing daily. Eagle Leather Products for the Ladies: Whether you’re happy riding pillion or pilot your own ride, you need the proper gear to help keep you safe: a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet; leather jacket, chaps or pants, gloves and boots. You don’t have to sacrifice style for safety when you buy gear at Eagle Leather. Safety in boots begins with a non-skid sole and firm support for your ankles. Straps and buckles can give you a closer fit. Especially for high boots, a zipper can make the boots a lot easier to take on and off. Look for added support on the part of the boot you use when shifting gears—it wears faster and the added support adds to the life of your boots. New at Eagle Leather are the tall Heartbreaker boot with adjustable front straps and the ankle-high Trixie book. Both come with side zipper; non-slip sole and removable insole for added comfort; reinforced heel, toe, and gear-shift area; and laser-etched design to keep you fashion-forward.Your leather jacket has to protect you from weather, bugs and other stuff in the air, and road rash. Eagle Leather has a wide assortment of leather jackets designed for women.In warm weather, a textile jacket might be more comfortable. Right now, several of Eagle Leather’s textile jackets are on sale. For instance, the Ladies Contour Textile Jacket is half-price. It features waterproof, breathable Hypertex polyester outer shell; both CE-rated armor on chest and elbows and an EVA foam back pad for safety; and vents in chest, back, and sleeves.All of Eagle Leathers denim pants for women are on sale now. Mesh pants are cooler than leather and give you more protection than plain denim. Mesh-Tex 2.0 have a “serious biker” vibe and protect you with EVA foam knee pads, padded hip panels and pockets for hip armor. Eagle Leather’s Iris silk wrap dresses are all on sale right now. They are definitely not made for riding, but they are certainly fashionable, and they roll up small so you can take them along for after the ride. You can wear them sarong-style or with straps—our sales people will demonstrate the many ways to style Iris dresses. They’re perfect for pool parties, too! Know a fabulous female rider? Tell us more on the Eagle Leather Facebook Page!

A Bacon-Powered Motorcycle

Nov 8, 2014 Eagle Leather

A Bacon-Powered MotorcycleAugust 21, 2014 Nope! You Are Not Dreaming! Bikes and Bacon?! What Could be Better? The Hormel Company, best known as the maker of Spam, has a bacon-grease powered motorcycle, which is being ridden from company headquarters in Austin, Minnesota to the International Bacon Film Festival in San Diego, California. The concept was developed by Hormal and BBD&O advertising in Minneapolis to promote Hormel’s Black Ribbon Bacon. The bike, based on a 2011 Track T-800CDI, was custom designed to run on refined bacon grease by Charlie Smithson of CSE Engineering and his work-partner Taylor Bamber.Smithson and Bamber will accompany the motorcycle to San Diego to troubleshoot any problems. Also along for the ride is a film crew who will shoot the journey. The resulting film, Driven by Bacon, will be shown at the festival. Then, Hormel will use the film and motorcycle, which will be at home in the Spam Museum in Austin, to promote its bacon.A bacon-powered diesel bike seems like a winner in the world of alternative fuels. Some have pointed out that if a tanker loaded with refined bacon grease were to have a leak, the resulting spill would be great fish food.But I’m thinking about being able to ride around the country and, when I’m low on fuel, asking a restaurant if I can have that bucket of grease they’re about to throw away. I wonder—how many miles per bucket?You can see pictures and follow the progress of the Driven by Bacon motorcycle at www.DrivenByBacon.com. You’ll find pictures, videos, and stories about the bike, the crew accompanying it to San Diego, folks they met on the way, and more.

Labor Day Scavenger Hunt

Nov 8, 2014 Eagle Leather

Labor Day Scavenger Hunt August 28, 2014 Happy Labor DayParticipate in our Scavenger Hunt to Uncover Savings Enjoy hot dogs and all the fixin’s at our Labor Day Barbecue at the Lakewood store. We’ll fire up the grill Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Then, wipe the mustard from your chin and go on a Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt will be taking place all weekend long.Get a list of things to find from an Eagle Leather employee and search the store. Write down your answers. The more you get right, the bigger your discount on one of the patches we’ve chosen as part of the deal. You can participate as an individual or as a family or group.And here’s a hint to give faithful newsletter readers a leg up. The answer to: Where do you click on Eagle Leather’s website to find what’s new?The answer is: At the eagleleather.com home page, click “buy online.” Scroll down to the big white-background box and click on “new arrivals.”Labor Day celebrates all those who put their hands and heads—and their hearts—into their work. From plumbers to computer techs, from truckers to accountants, from loggers to CEOs, from fishermen to doctors—we all need each other and we all work together to build this great country of ours.So let’s all celebrate together in a day of family fun. Happy Labor Day from Eagle Leather.

Willie G. Davidson to be Named an AMA Legend

Nov 8, 2014 Eagle Leather

Willie G. Davidson to be Named an AMA LegendSeptember 10, 2014 The Legend Continues Willie G. Davidson is truly a Legend in his own time. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) will name Willie G. Davidson an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend at an Induction Ceremony October 17 during its annual convention in Orlando, Florida. Davidson is famous for designing the Harley-Davidson 1971 FX Super Glide and the 1977 FXS Low Rider, pioneering factory custom motorcycles, as well as the 1977 XLCR Sportster-based café racer. His designs marked a new beginning for the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, and reflected the then-new trend of custom-built motorcycles. William Godfrey Davidson is the son of William H. Davidson, former President of Harley-Davidson, and grandson of company co-founder William A. Davidson. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he studied at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. After a stint in the design department at Ford Motor Company, he joined Harley-Davidson’s design department in 1963. In addition to his own design work, he later became senior Vice President and chief styling officer as well as head of Harley-Davidson’s Willie G. Davidson Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and was responsible for approving all of the company’s designs. In 1981 he was one of the men who bought the Harley-Davidson brand back from American Machine and Foundry, putting it on the way to becoming one of America’s most successful corporations. Willie G. was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame fifteen years ago in 1999. Now, as a Legend, he joins the elite of our motorcycling world. If you want to learn more about the Davidson family, read Jean Davidson’s Growing Up Harley-Davidson: Memoirs of a Motorcycle Dynasty, published by Voyageur Press in 2003.

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