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Choosing and using a base layer to stay co…

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Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

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Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling …

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Motorcycling as an older lady rider

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Cold, wet and fresh out of bed, I wheel my trusty bike out onto the road and thumb the starter, at 6am this is far from my normal riding time but toda. Read more

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - roa…

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How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal Brit…

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Do you ever get the feeling that some things seem a good idea at the time?, this was one of those moments. A neighbour and Royal British Legion member. Read more

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

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Having seen a few photo's of what the guys over at 01RaceFX get up to my interest was well and truly piqued, the application of race bike livery on ro. Read more

Tuesday, 08 November 2011 00:00

Harley builds custom dream bike for Olympian

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Iwan admires his dream custom Harley Iwan admires his dream custom Harley Harley Davidson

A stunning new customised Harley-Davidson® motorcycle has pushed the boundaries of design to create a bike which is truly unique and reflects the individual style of its Olympic athlete owner. The one-of-a-kind mean machine is the pride and joy of Iwan Thomas, who knew that if he wanted to make a bike his own, he had to get a Harley®. The motorcycle was inspired by a creation that had been produced by customisation star Charlie Stockwell of Warr’s Harley-Davidson, based on the King’s Road, London.

Harley-Davidson UK commissioned Charlie to work with Iwan to build the bike of his dreams based on a standard Softail Cross Bones motorcycle and the result is beyond the athlete’s wildest dreams.

 

“I couldn’t be happier with the finished bike,” says Iwan. “I’ve always wanted a Harley so it’s brilliant that not only do I finally own one, but I own one that’s totally unique and designed just for me. I always knew Harley was about individuality but I didn’t realise the extent to which each motorcycle is a blank canvas until Harley-Davidson® started discussing all the options for my machine with me. The moment I saw the finished bike for the first time was so exciting, I just couldn’t wait to get on and ride.”

 

The customisation was carried out using the best quality Harley-Davidson® Genuine parts available, giving it an edgy look with guaranteed quality. The engine was given a H-D Stage 1 tune using the Screamin’ Eagle® Super Tuner, while the original air filter was swapped for a cool velocity stack and painted to match the slick bodywork.

The wheels will be a talking point for any motorcycle fan – the originals have been replaced with fat, diamond-spoke versions and 18-inch low profile tyres. Meanwhile, the handlebars give the machine an aggressive, pulled-forward feel, with the help of a pair of H-D® Diamond Black grips and throttle cables.

The overall feel of the bike is vintage – the rear fender has been given a bobbed look and the Harley decal is based on the 1920s version, while the headlamp is a 1930s style. Other additions include a H-D® Sprung Solo saddle and Diamond Black foot pegs. Following a career focused on speed, Iwan’s emphasis was on style and creating a motorcycle that enabled him to enjoy the Harley lifestyle of riding for fun.

“Iwan had a lot of great ideas about how he wanted his bike to look and feel, so we worked together with Charlie at Warr’s Harley-Davidson to turn those ideas into reality,” said Allan Brownridge, Brand Manager for Harley-Davidson UK Parts, Accessories and Merchandise. “The end result is an amazing looking machine, which is a perfect example of how every rider can make a Harley-Davidson their own.”

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124 piece Britool Expert tool kit is ideal for home mechanics

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