Harley Davidson Collecting

Harley ride for a cause (Toronto Sun)

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:27:34 +0000

Michael Cole is riding his hog west for diabetes.

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Harley ride for a cause (Toronto Sun)

Local saga of a 1930 Harley-Davidson (Santa Maria Times)

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:24:01 +0000

A look of astonishment crossed Tilden Brughelli's face.

Officer will be town’s 1st on a motorcycle (The Indianapolis Star)

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:35:27 +0000

Cumberland The Cumberland Police Department is adding a motorcycle to its fleet this spring. Patrolman Loren Hansford will become the agency's first motorcycle officer, likely beginning regular patrols on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide in April.

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Officer will be town's 1st on a motorcycle (The Indianapolis Star)

Movie Review: The Wrestler Is Rourke’s Emotional Bodyslam (Blogcritics.org)

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:50:48 +0000

The Wrestler packs plenty of punch. Full disclosure: My love for Mickey Rourke is pretty boundless. In college, I devoted an entire expose that even lavished praise on such works as the little-seen underrated gem Homeboy (which Rourke wrote) and the misunderstood Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man. It is almost as though he has tried throughout the years to pummel away at his good...

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Movie Review: The Wrestler Is Rourke's Emotional Bodyslam (Blogcritics.org)

Jacksonville man killed in motorcycle accident (The Florida Times-Union)

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:47:48 +0000

A Jacksonville man was killed yesterday evening when a van struck his Harley-Davidson. David G, Jenkins, 56, was traveling eastbound on SR-134 near SR-21 at 6 p.m., the Florida Highway Patrol reported, when he attempted to make a left turn onto SR-21. FHP said Jenkins, who was not wearing a helmet, turned into the path of a Chevrolet van driven by Horatio G. George, 63, of Jacksonville. ...

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Motorcycle show set for today in Novi (Detroit Free Press)

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:31:42 +0000

Cycle World International Motorcycle Show: Wish for spring while viewing hundreds of the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters and ATVs. Participating manufacturers include BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Vespa and more. 2-9 p.m. today, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat. and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Rock Financial Showplace, Novi. 248-348-6942. $13, $6 ages 6-11, ages 5 and younger free.

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Peppy little Cushman scooters capture collector’s heart (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:51:35 +0000

When Mike Cianciola describes the freedom of the open road, he's not talking about riding a Harley-Davidson or even a Honda. Rather, his cycle of choice is a lost piece of Americana, which among collectors and mechanics has become a symbol of fellowship.

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Peppy little Cushman scooters capture collector's heart (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

Classic rides in Warren (Tribune Chronicle)

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:12:13 +0000

Preparing for the ''Made in the USA'' Antique Motorcycle Exhibit, Ron Neil, left, Kenny Sampson, Kevin Hillyard and Jack Wells roll a 1934 Harley-Davidson Model VLD with sidecar from a trailer into the National Packard Museum on Friday.

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Classic rides in Warren (Tribune Chronicle)

Six Vie to Become RNC Chair (Washington Post)

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:45:31 +0000

Normally low-key race to lead GOP heats up as party struggles to redefine vision, regain power.

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Six Are Vying to Become Next RNC Chairman (Washington Post)

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:45:16 +0000

Following an election that has left Republicans with no clear vision about how to regain power, the normally low-profile race to head the GOP's national committee has turned into a six-man showdown that has opened rifts along racial, regional and ideological lines.