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New frame for 2009 Touring models

HARLEY-Davidson engineers have developed a completely new frame for the Company's 2009 range of Touring models. The new design is said to improve comfort and functionality while preserving the timeless character of the bikes.

n addition to the new frame, the triple trees, swingarm, engine mounts, exhaust system, rear fender, wheels and tires have also been redesigned. However, key visual elements such as the front end, fuel tank, saddlebags and Tour-Pak are essentially unchanged to maintain the model's heritage.

The new Touring chassis is a single-spar, rigid backbone style that provides a 70lb increase in carrying capacity, and is manufactured with the latest coordinated motion robotic welding process. The new design results in a 50 percent reduction in parts, and a 50 percent reduction in the total length of welds used on the frame. T-studs have been eliminated, and the components of the new frame are joined with cast and forged node-tube joints.

A separate bolt-on tail section isolates the main frame from the tail frame, providing more product-design flexibility, while the new swingarm is manufactured from a two-piece, deep-drawn shell with a forged pivot section.

The new chassis also allow for a change to 17in front wheel from a 16in (except for the Road King Classic, which has 16in wheels front and rear). At the rear the width of the 16in wheel is increased to 5in from 3in. Rear tires are new Dunlop D407 Multi-Tread with a 180mm section, designed specifically for the new Harley-Davidson Touring chassis. At the front a 130/80-17 tire is used.

"In 2009, Harley-Davidson will mark its 15th consecutive year of leading the touring segment in market share," said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Vice President, Core Customer Marketing. "Our dedication to constant improvement of Harley-Davidson motorcycles brings the new chassis and other upgrades for 2009 to deliver a new level of agility and responsiveness, rider and passenger comfort and cargo capacity."
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Tankgrip Membuat Pelukan Makin Erat

Motor jenis sportbike terlahir untuk single rider, ini kalau bicara spek kenyamanan. Kalaupun bisa membonceng sang kekasih, kerabat atau sahabat, sungguh riskan membawanya, karena rancangannya kurang memungkinkan mereka memiliki pegangan yang kuat. Namun karya David Duerinckx berupa tankgrip bisa menjadi acuan. Gara-garanya, dia kurang bisa menikmati perjalanannya dengan sportbike kesayangan ketika membawa pujaan hatinya di belakang. Setelah berputar otak selama empat bulan,akhirnya dia menemuka tankgrip yang dianggapnya bisa membawa penumpang lebih aman dan nyaman. Peranti ini menempel di tangki bensin dan memiliki dua pegangan di kedua sisinya hingga memungkinkan boncenger dapat memeluk erat dengan aman.Awalnya, tankgrip ini menurut pengakuan David dianggap culun, karena mirip gagang telepon, namun akhirnya dia bisa menciptakannya dengan desain yang stylish.Terbuat dari bahan carbon fiber atau polyster, tankgrip ini diciptakan lebih kuat dan telah disesuaikan dengan kecepatan motor yang memiliki power besar untuk penumpang di belakangnya. Sayang, harganya masih mahal yakni berkisar antara 350-450 euro. Namun, untuk kenyamanan dan mendapatkan pelukan lebih erat dari pujaan hati, rasanya pantas bagi Anda mengaplikasikan di sportbike besutan Anda. Read More...