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Harley-Davidson is more than legendary street bikes, glistening custom bikes and king of the road touring bikes. Harley-Davidson is a way of life. The ultimate result of a heritage of uncompromising commitment. The kind of commitment that comes from 76 years of understanding what the true motorcyclist wants, needs and demands from motorcycling.
To put it quite simply, Harley-Davidson is more, much more, than just a machine.
Coming up on a slow moving freight, touring is what it was meant to be. You not only see the country, you hear, smell and feel the country.
With the standard Electra Glide, there are two ways to go. The FLH-1200 with traditional laced wheels. Or the FLH-80 with cast wheels. Either way, the heavy duty suspension will take many a railway crossing in stride. The low end torque of the massive V-Twin puts out more than enough power to pull a full load, head wind and all, up a steep grade.
And at 42 mpg and a cruising range of 210 miles, you can pass up those whistle stops along the way. The new V-Fire II fully electronic ignition will make sure you start up and head out when you do make a stop.
This year going first class means you get a Comfort-Flex seat. Or choose the lower frame mounted seat on 80 cu. in. models. Saddlebags, fairing and windshield are standard. Plus there are accessories like a backrest and TourPak that make your trip that much more enjoyable.
Or get it all in the 1980 Classic. King size TourPak and backrest are standard. Choose from three gear ratios to match your kind of riding. And to get the most out of the massive 80 cu. in. V-Twin.
New this year is a charcoal metallic and black model. Or go with tan and creme. Either way, there's only one way to top a Classic. And that's with a Classic Sidecar.
The Electra Glides for 1980. First class all the way. They're more than just another route across the states. Because an Electra Glide, any Electra Glide, is more than a machine.
The heart is clearly visible - the massive V-Twin engine. Whether it be the awesome 1980 edition shovelhead, the '48-'65 panhead or the '36-'47 knucklehead, all of them deliver world renowned low end torque. And all of them are still seen on the streets today.
But even close up like this, what you can't see is the soul. It's even a bit difficult to describe. It's a combination of machine, technology and uncompromising principles. It's unflinching commitment to a tradition. It's a way of life.
It comes from years of distinctive styling and design. It comes from constant refinement and unending quality control. It comes from living, breathing and building motorcycles for over 76 years.
It comes from being the number one superbike company in the world.
You reach the soul by understanding the biker, by being a biker. And producing the right kind of accessories to fit the bike. Gear and leathers to fit the biker, body and soul.
Every time you walk into a Harley dealer's showroom. Every time you step up to the parts counter, the soul surrounds you. Because you're face to face with guys who know Harleys inside out. Guys who ride Harleys. Guys who take care in tightening up a chrome headbolt or adjusting a clutch. Every Harley is meticulously gone over, as if it were their own. They take great pride in being part of a motorcycling legend.
When you own a Harley-Davidson, you own a piece of Americana. You enter the world of Harley. You become a part of its heart and soul. Then, and only then, can you really understand how Harley-Davidson can be so much more than a machine.