MotorClothes-More than Meets the Eye!

By: Rocky Marks

Hot Metal Harley-Davidson has a huge selection of MotorClothes.  MotorClothes from Harley-Davidson are more than just fashion.  They are function and designed for people who love to ride.

Did you know that black is worn not to look cool but to prevent the showing of dirt and debris from riding?  There is a common misconception that it's for a look, but there is a real purpose behind it.  Although wearing too much black on a motorcycle isn't always a good thing.

That's why the Motor Company partnered with 3M to produce the most advanced reflectology for most of the outerwear we sell.  Sure, you can go for hunter orange or construction green, but the reflectology is sewn into most of the jackets and all of the rainwear.  It can be as subtitle as stitching on the back and arms, or bold as the entire bar and shield outlined in the reflective stitching.

Our rainwear is produced specifically for those who ride, so that if one accidentally touches a pipe or the engine when it's hot, the suit will not melt and create an unsightly mess on the chrome.  Many boot options are waterproof and go over the ankles to protect the rider.

Our denim is made for riders by riders.  It allows for extra room in the middle to comfortably saddle your motorcycle.  The length is even longer so that your pants don't ride too far up your shins while riding down the road to offer you maximum protection.

Of course we have the latest styles in helmets and footwear.  The helmets come with the most advanced technology providing extra venting and comfort for long rides.  The boots come in all shapes, sizes and heights, and offer non-slip tread for when you get caught in the rain.

Hot Metal Harley-Davidson also has gifts and collectibles for that special someone in your life.  You can always go to our website by clicking here.

The CVO Street Glide is Better Than Ever!

by: Rocky Marks

Recently another 2017 FLHXSE CVO Street Glide rolled into the Hot Metal Harley-Davidson showroom, and the paint on it just exploded with color and metal flake. We had to take it outside and do a little video on it in the sunlight.

The color of the particular Street Glide that I was looking at was Sunburst Orange and Starfire Black.  In the above video  you can see the vivid colors and the metal flake in the paint itself.  The motorcycle is powered by the all-new Milwaukee-Eight 114ci Engine with black powder coated heads & primary cover.

One of the first things that stand out on the bike are the speakers that are powered by the Boom! Stage II Audio System and Boom! Box 6.5 GT with built in navigation.  There are four speakers across the inner fairing and a speaker built into each saddle bag lid.

Speaking of the fairing, the color-matched Splitstream fairing vent gives the Street Glide a finished look.  Further down the forks, the TPMS Mirror Chrome Aggressor Wheels.  The brakes are Reflex Linked with ABS meaning that if you pull on the front brake lever, that engages the rear brakes as well.

A nice touch on the bike is the Electronic power locking saddle bags, meaning you don't have to carry a key with you to lock/unlock the bike.   Harley-Davidson added a new LED tailight and saddlebag fillers to give the rear of the motorcycle a nice full look.

The New Street Rod from Harley-Davidson

It may include the smallest capacity motorcycles in Harley-Davidson's lineup, but the Street series' newest arrival brings the kind of power that would compare directly with bigger models. The Street Rod introduces the High Output Revolution X engine, mated with upgraded equipment and sharper steering.




When Harley-Davidson first announced the Street series, it served two very important purposes. The 500 and 700 cc engine variants sound too small for a Harley, yet they excel at appealing to both younger riders and manufacturers' new holy grail.


With the addition of the Street Rod, Harley-Davidson simply adds a generous touch of spice to its entry-level lineup with the debut of the High Output Revolution X 60-degree V-twin motor. The evolved variant of the standard Street 750 engine features a heap of changes, including new gas-flowed cylinder heads with higher compression, sportier high-lift camshafts, a new exhaust system, and new throttle bodies fed via a larger air box.


The end result translates to an 18 percent hike in power and eight percent in torque – the latter set at 65 Nm (47.9 ft-lb) at 4000 rpm. Harley-Davidson does not mention exact horsepower figures but, given that the Street 750 produces some 58 hp (43.3 kW) in EU spec, on paper the Street Rod's output comes up around 68 hp (50.7 kW). This power reaches its maximum value at 8,750 rpm, which is around 1,000 higher than the standard engine, as the redline has accordingly climbed to 9,000 rpm.





In terms of styling, little has changed, but Harley-Davidson's suggestions of a sharper motorcycle are much more than simple marketing lingo. The suspensions now consist of 43 mm inverted forks and a pair of piggyback shocks, with benefits spilling over to the braking department as well, in the shape of a twin-disk front setup.

One of the most significant changes though is not very obvious in the photos. The Street Rod sports much more aggressive frame geometry, with fork rake reduced from 32 to 27 degrees. The rear tire is also taller at 17 inches (15 for the Street 500/750), lifting the bike's tail section in tune with the sharper handling that Harley-Davidson typically declares.

The end result is complemented with drag-style handlebars, bar-end mirrors, and several minor stylish details like the new logo on the 13.2 l (3.5 gal) fuel tank.