I describe some treasures that I found shopping thrift stores, a fun hobby of mine.

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A Harley Davidson isn't a motorcycle, a mindset, a ride, or a hog. It's an entire culture within our national fabric complete with leather clothes, wild rides, thousands of t-shirts and darn good people. When you purchase a Harley you are entering a whole new world with friends in every corner and a way of life stretching out before you like a long scenic stretch of highway. For folks wanting to purchase a Harley who aren't close to a dealership or who simply like to do things online there are several ways to be a part of this vibrant community.

Straight To The Dot

Harley-Davidson is a dealer site that really packs a punch. You can view videos of their motorcycles in action and get 360o pictures along with a full description and options available. You pick the motorcycle by picture so you don't have to go through a bunch of names to see a bike you like. They also have a database of pre-owned Harleys and a great program called "Try-a-Bike" where you can see a list of demo ride events offered in cities around the country. Another bonus for people not quite sure if a Harley is for them, is found on the "Experience" page where you can go to plan a trip and rent a Harley while you are there. For great descriptions and community spirit, the dealer site is the place to start.

Local Dealers

Not only does Harley-Davidson have an amazing site, but each local dealer also has a site full of amenities and helpful links. As an example: Barnett Harley-Davidson in El Paso, Texas has a list of current bikes in inventory, internet specials, and clothing you can purchase online for you or a hog loving friend. A step in a more practical direction, the site also shows financial calculators, and lists financing options for customers with weak credit, and customers wanting to buy a privately owned Harley Davidson. You can also link to the Harley's Owner Group (H.O.G.) in El Paso or see photos of the store and area. Each local website is different but they all offer helpful advice and sales online.

Blogs About Hogs

If you want advice from the riders themselves or just want to share thoughts and feelings about the Harley experience, there are hundreds of blogs on the internet directed to and written by Harley owners. Some blogs are highly technical parts manifests or advice on everything from oil changes to trickle chargers. Others are more introspective travel dairies of people who have undertaken a cross country journey on their bike. There are blogs that list the most helpful dealerships or where you can stop along a cross-country trip if you need a good meal or quick repair. Harley collectibles from Zippo lighters to leather chaps also have their own blog sites where collectors can buy and trade, discover release dates and relate tales of where they acquired their object.

Harley-Davidson is more than just a brand, it's a people who like loud bikes, long rides, and shared experiences. Getting your Harley online is one of many ways go along for the ride.

Known by many names -- Guardian Bell, Lucky Bell, and Gremlin Bell -- the tradition of the bell is a welcome one to all Harley® riders who feel the pull of an open highway.

The bell should be given to a rider by a fellow rider and the giver must hang the bell on the recipient's bike. Once attached, the biker can ride easier knowing that the ride is protected from pesky gremlins, potholes or other ill-willed spirits.

Tradition holds that the rider must never touch the given bell, so that road demons are kept inside of the bell's hallow where they are trapped.

The perfect compliment to your bike's guardian bell, this coin is a welcome sight for riders who love a smooth and safe ride beneath their wheels.

The obverse (heads side) is minted in a proprietary brass alloy and given an antique bronze finish. The "Harley" logo is stamped onto a guardian bell. The words "May All Your Rides Be Safe" encircle the coin.

The classic "Harley" logo design is on the back.

Copyright (c) 2008 Arnold Hexden

As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I am a big fan of Cyril Huze Blog, Why? Because he speaks a lot of sense. I recently moved from the UK to live here in Spain, I have always followed whats happening in The US with great interest. The economy there is in free fall, which means that the rest of the western world will follow in due course.

In his latest post Cyril poses the question " Can you see motorcycle's future?" well, I can't speak for the US, however I can express an opinion on what I feel will happen in the UK and Spain.

In the UK people are already reeling from the banks squeezing them for mortgage payments and accrued debt on credit cards which, was given to them freely during the boom times. Over the last 5 years borrowing has been easy and people ran up cheap debt on credit cards and fixed payment mortgages. With the knowledge that House prices were soaring house owners felt comfortable that any debt would be easily repaid.

That made it very easy to afford the latest bike and or the best leathers etc. It is a lot different now, gasoline is at an all time high at around $8.75 a gallon, electricity and gas prices are rising fast and mortgage interest rates are at their highest level for 5 years, however I don't see British bikers holding back from purchasing motorcycles; the big ticket items will definitely slowdown and I think people will think twice about buying new, however this will lead to an increase in used motorcycles.

In Spain it is completely different as the financial system has always been more prudent, for example credit cards are not as flexible here; the credit limits are smaller and the amount of collective debt is smaller. The fact that it has always been harder to get credit means they have less to lose. The motorcycle market is also very different here; there are two distinct groups of bikers. The first is the moped scooter rider, of which there are millions, almost every other teenage has a moped or scooter.

The other group is the serious biker mainly Harley Davidson's and other cruisers. These are owned by older riders; there are quite a few retired people who worship their bikes and keep them a long time; I don't see the problem being so acute here.

I suppose looking from the outside at whats happening across the pond; everyone in Europe is hoping that a new president will help turn the tide, so until that happens we just have to tighten our belts a bit more.

This is a great Bush Pilot Wings Memento. This is a new item for those bikers and Harley fanatics. This is a great conversation starter and collectible. Perfect gift for that HOG rider or your own collection. Get yours today.

Bush Pilot Wings Sexy Biker Harley Davidson HOG Cuff Links Cufflinks Set

This is a great Bush Pilot Wings Memento. This is a new item for those bikers and Harley fanatics. This is a great conversation starter and collectible. Perfect gift for that HOG rider or your own collection. Get yours today.

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Great Harley / Masonic Collectible and conversation piece. Get yours today!!!

The latest installment of the "What Did Bob Buy" video clips where GoMotorBids.com purchasing manager Bob Dusselier highlights a few of the cool collectibles that he's brought in. All of these items will be up for bid in the very near future on GoMotorBids.com - the premier online auction for transportation collectibles and toys.

...read the full Harley Davidson Collectibles review of: What Did Bob Buy - August 6th, 2009

Unite with Harley history and own this Harley Boardtrack Racer challenge coin. A great gift for a Harley rider, enthusiast or motorcycle historian, the Boardtrack Racer coin will connect you to the bold and authentic tradition that you can only find with the world's greatest motorcycle company.

In the early part of the 20th Century, riders across the nation packed stadiums full of thousands of people who cheered their every turn on the Boardtrack. Racing inside a wooden oval about the size of a football field, Harley riders became regulars in the winner's circle and cemented the Harley-Davidson name in motorcycle lore.

Yet it was neither money nor fame that pushed these riders to risk life and limb, it was simply for the thrill of saddling up and feeling their Harley opened up at full throttle.

Carry your Harley Boardtrack Racer coin as your own affiliation with your purely Harley way of life.

The obverse of the coin shows an image of a Harley Boardtrack racer. The reverse shows an original Harley logo. Struck in brass and brushed with an antique bronze finish, this coin's deep-relief design is achieved through the use of special "splash" dies, which allow certain elements to protrude from the coin's surface.