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Dave Grohl Drums to the Sound of a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

I’ve got a lot of respect for Dave Grohl.  He’s amazingly talented and very driven.  Even after Nirvana, the guy is still kicking and in the spotlight with the Foo Fighters and the millions of other side projects he’s done (ie: Queens of the Stone Age). Apparently he’s also a big motorcycle guy. Harley-Davidson did a little video on Dave, featuring him drumming on a snare drum to the exhaust pipes of a Harley-Davidson.  The seven minute video goes on about how Mr Grohl bought his first motorcycle when the Nirvana album “Nevermind” started to become big.

HeliBars To Exhibit And Present At AIMExpo, October 16-19

From a Helibars press release: HeliBars, a leader in replacement motorcycle handlebars and riser systems for more than 25 years, is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing its multi-adjustable handlebar systems and presenting a seminar at the American International Motorcycle Expo, in Orlando, Florida, on October 16-19. Industry professionals and consumers are encouraged to stop by booth number 1777 to see a selection of Heli’s replacement bars and riser systems, including the new Horizon XP performance handlebar for Harley-Davidson Road Kings and Road Glides. This patented, multi-adjustable setup will be mounted on a 2015 Road Glide on loan from Orlando Harley-Davidson, a local dealership displaying in booth number 1139.

Survey Says Harley-Davidson and BMW Motorcycles Less Reliable Than Japanese – But Owners Don’t Care

A new survey conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center finds BMW and Harley-Davidson  owners are much more likely to report major problems with their motorcycles than owners of Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha motorcycles. The survey, which will appear on the April 2013 issue of Consumer Reports, says one in three BMW owners reported experiencing a major problem with their bikes in the last four years. Harley-Davidson owners were slightly better, with one in four reporting serious issues.