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Sixth Season Victory at Las Vegas Caps 2013 Top Fuel Championship Horne-Romine Racing’s Doug Horne capped his NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series Top Fuel Harley Championship season with a win over Tommy Grimes at the The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 3, winning a coveted NHRA Wally championship trophy and a $7,500 bonus from Harley-Davidson Motor Company. After mathematically clinching the 2013 Top Fuel Harley championship in October at Bristol Motor Speedway, Horne qualified second at Las Vegas behind Grimes. He ran down Mike Scott in Round 1 with a 6.295-second/226.32 mph pass, and then bested Jay Turner in Round 2 with 6.317 at 210.90 mph before lining up against Grimes in the final. Grimes got the holeshot with a 0.011-second reaction time to Horne’s 0.032 light, but Horne had the horsepower to run him down at the top end, posting a 6.403/225.82 mph run to Grimes’s 6.536. The win was Horne’s sixth of the season in the NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series. Grimes also finished as runner-up in the championship. “I’m very fortunate that my dad, Steve Horne, has surrounded me with great, knowledgeable people throughout my racing career. Our Top Fuel Harley is a top notch motorcycle that runs superbly everywhere we take it, all because of the preparation and dedication of our crew chief Mike Romine. We work well together, we have fun together, and most of all, we have the drive to win together,” Horne said. “I’m thankful that NHRA partnered with Harley-Davidson to give all of us Harley racers the opportunity to race at amazing venues and to show how great the sport of Harley drag racing really is. It was a great year from start to finish. I can’t wait to do it all over again next year.”

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Behold the 2014 Brough-Superior SS 100; it debuted today at the EICMA show in Italy. The new SS100 features design and engineering by Boxer Design. The SS100 is a dream come true project for Boxer Design. The team is keen on classic motorcycles and has always considered the Brough Superior SS100 as the best bike ever. Outstanding design passing over trends and years, technical refinement appearing in a minimalist simplicity… The epitome of motorcycles that was always in Thierry Henriette’s mind, at the top of his motorcycle career. Word has it that this prototype was built in just 90 days. Brough Superior provided a sheet for this vintage/modern exercise, and we look forward to finding out if production bikes will ever see the light of day. It’s always nice to see another manufacturer trying to break through. Engine Engine : Four stroke 88° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, water and oil cooled Bore x stroke 94 mm x 71,8 mm Capacity :997 cc Power : up to 140 hp @ 10 000 rpm, depending on settings Compression ratio 11: 1 Dimensions Wheelbase : 1 550 mm Steering angle: 24,6° Trail : 96,7 mm Front wheel : 18” Rear wheel : 18” Dry weight : 395 lb Chassis Frame : Steel and Titanium tubular trellis Front suspension : Fior double wishbone Ohlins Shock 120 mm travel Rear suspension : Progressive system Ohlins Shock 130 mm travel Front brake : 4D Ceramic Beringer 2x floating double discs, aluminum-ceramic composite material, diameter 230 mm, 2x four pistons calipers with radial fixation and special sintered metal pads Rear brake Single disc brake, aluminum-ceramic composite material, diameter 230 mm, 2 pistons caliper with special sintered metal pads Wheels 18 spokes (aluminum) Front rim 3.50 x 18” Rear rim 4.25 x 18” Front tyre 120/70 ZR 18 Rear tyre 160/60 ZR 18  

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Harley-Davidson’s new Street 750 and Street 500 motorcycles will be produced in Kansas City and India. The new street bikes are the first motorcycles that Harley-Davidson has designed from scratch in 13 years. The company’s last newly designed motorcycle was the V-Rod, which is produced in Kansas City. The plant also produces the Dyna and Sportster models. Fitted with liquid-cooled Revolution X power trains, the motorcycles are agile and designed for the stop-and-go traffic of urban environments. The power train is placed on a narrow chassis, with a super low seat height, new suspension and broad handlebar sweep to gain more maneuverability. The motorcycles will be sold around the globe. The U.S. models will be produced in Kansas City. For the first time ever, the international models will be completely constructed in Bawal, India, at a plant Harley-Davidson opened in 2011.

The current issue of IronWorks  showcases Jessi Combs and the Softail Slim she customized for the Biker Belle’s charity ride at Sturgis, cutting a fine line across the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. As a female fabricator, Jessi and her Velocity show All Girl’s Garage make up for a status-quo challenging pair. You’ll find that theme throughout this issue; we’ve got a pair of Flatheads that thumb their noses at the restoration and auction crowd, a Sportster that’s set up for off-road excursions, and a Bagger with a balanced pair of wheels – gasp! So set aside your pro-conceptions and enjoy this issue of IronWorks. Click on the banner below to find our more about IronWorks   Advertisement

The new Harley-Davidson Street 750 and Street 500 created a huge buzz all over the motorcycle community, but here are images of a different kind of buzz. This swarm of bees was seen clustering onto a parked motorcycle in a dealership yesterday in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The spectacular swarm had motorists bees a wide berth. The bees settled on the bike, a Hyosung, about 12.30pm. Later, the dealership’s staff called a beekeeper in to remove them. Bees were generally docile when they were without a hive to defend, something the beekeeper backed up by approaching the bees without protective gear and brushing them into a box. 

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip added chart-topping country act, Florida Georgia Line, to the artist lineup of its 33rd annual motorcycle and music festival. The duo will bring their collection of hard-driving country hits to the 2014 festival including singles, “Cruise,” “Get Your Shine On,” “Round Here” and “Stay.” The contemporary country superstars will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 6 during the 2014 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, joining a lineup that currently includes previously announced headliners, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Buffalo Chip festival will take place July 28-Aug. 9, 2013. Florida Georgia Line’s popularity has skyrocketed since releasing consecutive, multi-week No. 1 hits from their debut album, “Here’s to the Good Times.” The smash hit, “Cruise,” broke the record for longest No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart, sold over 6 million downloads in the US and is the second best-selling country single ever, according to SoundScan. “These guys are selling out stadiums all over the nation right now,” says Rod Woodruff, president of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “Their work-hard-play-hard attitude provides fans a heavy dose of ‘Good Times,’ which is very relatable for those who come to the Chip to have fun and let loose.” The four-time American Music Awards nominee, Florida Georgia Line, is one of many artists Buffalo Chip campground guests can enjoy during the nine-day music festival. Concertgoers can expect to sing along with popular radio hits while taking in the authentic 2014 Sturgis Rally experience at the Buffalo Chip. The festival will continue to announce world-class entertainment as it books more artists who fit its motto of “Best Party Anywhere™.” The 33rd annual Motorcycle and Music Festival delivers nine days of non-stop entertainment July 28-Aug. 9, 2014. Camping passes are on sale now, and all concerts are free with camping. For more information about camping, concerts and motorcycle events at the Sturgis

You can be the new owner of one of Bruce Willis’ motorcycles. The action film star donated five motorcycles from his garage for an online auction to benefit military, past and present, through the national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Boot Campaign. Now up for auction is a 1972 Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster with a reverse shifter. Place your bid now through December 3, 2013 on Charitybuzz. This is the final bike being auctioned from Willis’ personal collection so don’t miss your opportunity to own this beautiful Harley. San Diego Harley Davidson recently restored the motorcycle. Renovations include: new carburetor, intake, and manifold, cleaned up wiring, new exhaust system, new battery, and new tires. Born on a military base in Germany, Bruce Willis has a long-standing commitment to supporting U.S. Forces. “I wanted to use my bikes in a way that would benefit our military service members, and I am thankful to have found the Boot Campaign as the catalyst for using my bikes in a way that will give back to our country’s true heroes,” said Bruce Willis. “These bikes have been a lot of fun to ride, and my hope is they can do a lot of good for our veterans.” The fifth and final bike of Bruce Willis’ five donated motorcycles will be auctioned online starting on November 5, 2013 at Charitybuzz. Motorcycles from Willis’ collection that were previously auctioned to benefit the Boot Campaign include: 1956 Cushman Eagle, 1988 Yamaha TW, 1991 Yamaha XT 350, 2005 Ducati 1000DS. The Boot Campaign is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to showing tangible appreciation of our active military, raising awareness of the challenges they face upon return, and supporting their transition home. The Boot Campaign cultivates awareness, promotes patriotism, and provides assistance to military, past and present, and their families.

Lehman Trikes is pleased to announce their new light bar for the Renegade LLS independent suspension trike kit for Harley-Davidson FLH and FLT models. Professionally constructed of durable urethane composite at the Lehman Trikes factory, the new light bar features six dazzling red LED lights encased in stylish chrome for maximum brightness and class. The light bar can be exact color-match painted at the Lehman Trikes factory or can be ordered unpainted through an authorized Lehman Trikes dealer. The light bars fit the Renegade LLS trike kit for 2002-current Harley-Davidson FLH and FLT models and are available through authorized Lehman Trikes dealers worldwide. Suggested MSRP is $559 (unpainted), $659 (painted). Customers are encouraged to visit www.lehmantrikes.com or call 1-888-3WHEELS for more information or their nearest Lehman Trikes dealer. Sales/Public Relations Information: Jaime L. Kreager Creative Media & PR Coordinator Lehman Trikes USA, Inc. 125 Industrial Drive Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-2111 Fax: 605-642-1184 Website: www.lehmantrikes.com