2010 Harley Road Test

With recognition to "Motorcycle USA", who I thank for the following Road Test.

"When you hear the name Harley-Davidson what do you think of? More than anything the answer matches the age of the person you ask. If you’re an older rider than there is a fair chance that you’ll feel this motorcycle marque is the de facto motorcycling standard. But for younger folks, the H-D brand usually conjures up images of under-performing motorcycles built more for posing in the parking lot than ripping around on the streets. After spending two days at the controls of Harley-Davidson’s 2010 model offerings, though, I have to admit there is something more to the brand than I pessimistically presumed. One of the coolest things about this coming year’s line-up is the broad range of motorcycling options afforded by the folks in Milwaukee. 

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Poker Run

The middle of September saw our HOG Durban Chapter have a sponsored "Poker Run" that had a good turnout and many compliments.

The prime reasons for its success were the sponsors, Primi Piatti franchise management (wonderfully represented by Gavin & his wife Melody). They personally put in a lot of time and effort to making it a fun event for all involved.

A record of my view of the event will give some idea of the effort put in. It started with my fiance', Lila, & I arriving at the adopted starting point for our breakfast runs at Primi Piatti Gateway, Umhlanga early (about 7.30 or so) on Sunday morning. The Primi staff, management & national franchise manager were all there already, ready with free t-shirts, coffee & energy juices for all the entrants. There were also some riders from our chapter, HOG 1000 Hills & Steel Wings (all Harley riders were welcome) there to take part. As the treasurer, all I had to do was collect the entry fees & hand out t-shirts, but it was gratifying to see the contact I had made with Gavin & Primi paying off with about 48 bikes & more than 75 entrants (lots of pillions) participating. With cards now drawn by all entrants, Gavin & his wife were off to Primi Hillcrest

to prepare for the arrival of our large pack of Harleys. Our road captain, Ronnie, gave all the briefing before the ride up to Hillcrest, and then led us in our normal staggered formation pack (excluding the Steel Wings members who rode in their own group) safely up to Hillcrest Primi.

Riding in a pack of more than 40 bikes is something to be experienced. First of all, riding a Harley is a very physical experience - the wind in the face, the vibration of the motor, the sensation of freedom - it's what riding is about; and then you have forty more riders with you, all sharing the same thing. The experience of the car passengers gawking at the pack of shiny examples of Milwaukee chrome, riding in a thunderous roar along the roads is also memorable. It's very provoking, hard to ignore, and gets many reactions; staring, envy, admiring, intimidated, irritated, inquisitive and many more. Mostly positive, in that it makes many more smiles than frowns. It's an unexpected event on a boring road that made the day more interesting.

Arriving at Primi Piatti Hillcrest was an event too. The staff from the surrounding restaurants clammered for a ride on a Harley (something everyone should do at least once). Some got one. Gavin had prepared all at the venue, and our second cards were were drawn and noted (to eventually make up a poker hand; with prizes for the best hands held); as well as coffee, sherry (for the cold) & muffins to build up energy.