The Harlely-Davidson website is a great tool!

Check out this week's Episode of Road Hogs with Rocky Marks.  This week he talks about how to browse the Harley-Davidson​ Parts Catalog directly on-line from your home or work computer.  Catalogs are still available at Hot Metal Harley-Davidson​, but sometimes it's just easier to read some things online.  Rocky also talks with our Sales Manager, Todd about the #Boom! Audio Seminar coming up this Saturday starting at 11 AM.  Rocky finishes the show with a walk-around of a #HeritageSoftail with less than 800 Miles for sale set up for a solo rider on sale at Hot Metal Harley-Davidson!

HAS YOUR HARLEY-DAVIDSON® BEEN LOCKED AWAY ALL WINTER? DEWINTERIZE YOUR MOTORCYCLE!

We’re seeing signs of Spring here at Hot Metal Harley-Davidson! Sure we may get flurries one day, thunderstorms the next, and then sunshine the following day, but we are less than a week from March! This means it’s time to pull your Harley out of the garage and get it ready to hit the road again! Here are some helpful tips to dewinterize your bike:

1. If it’s covered, take the cover off your bike and dust off any cob webs, bugs and anything else that has been made your bike its home since your last ride!
2. Replace the fuel in your bike with fresh fuel.
3. Check your break fluid levels, battery and air pressure in your tires.
4. Change the oil.
5. Remove any rags from your exhaust pipe.
6. Clean and lube your bike!
7. Fire up your bike and make sure there aren’t any uncommon sounds.

The American Motorist Association posted this about getting your bike ready for spring!

Do you want it ready now?  Do you want it done right? Have Hot Metal Harley-Davidson pick up your bike, get it ready for spring, and drop it back off for you all washed and ready to go! 

What is Black Label from Harley-Davidson? Road Hogs Episode #3

In this week's episode we talk about the fashion show that Harley-Davidson and Rolling Stone did in New York last week.  We have actual video from the show, plus David, our MotorClothes manager was re-tweeted by Harley-Davidson while the show was happening.  Rocky also talks about the pre-owned bike of the week and some of the promotions going on at Hot Metal Harley-Davidson in Pittsburgh, PA.

Important websites to enance your riding experience! Road Hogs Episode #2

This week on Road Hogs, Rocky discusses two very important websites to use for resources to enhance your riding experience. The first website is www.harley-davidson.com and the second is www.hotmetalharley.com. Both not only showcase Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Parts, and Products, but they have features that you may not know about.

CVO Breakout & Low RIder S Road Hogs Podcast Episode #1

Here is Rocky's first Podcast with Road Hogs.  He discussed Ground Hog's Day and riding, the all new Low Rider S and the CVO Pro Street Breakout, things happening around Hot Metal Harley-Davidson and more!  You can contact Rocky directly at 412-464-9453 or at rocky@hotmetalharley.com

2016 Is Going To Be A Benchmark Year For Hot Metal!

2016 is the year of Hot Metal Harley-Davidson! We are celebrating our 10^th anniversary this year and we started by buying our customers Powerball tickets! Five hundred Powerball tickets to be exact. For two days, customers poured into our showroom to get their FREE chance at winning close to One Billion Dollars!

Not only did the giveaway get the attention of our customers, but all three Pittsburgh-Area television stations came out to cover the event and interview staff and customers. General Manager Lori Flannigan said “Hopefully someone will win, it’s a chance to reward our customers.”

That is just the beginning. Customers who made a qualifying purchase in November & December will come back to try their luck at winning over $5,000 dollars in After Christmas Cash & Prizes including a $1,000 cash prize.

Hot Metal Harley-Davidson is known for its contests. The dealership has given away motorcycles, cash prizes, concert tickets and backstage passes as well as MotorClothes just to name a couple of items.

This year won’t be an exception given the fact that it’s an Anniversary year! The dealership plans on more prizes and big-ticket items to be given away throughout the year. If you have not subscribed to their newsletter, you can do so by going to www.hotmetalharley.com. You can also follow the dealership on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the most up-to-date contests, prizes, events, and giveaways.

Coming up in February Hot Metal Harley-Davidson will hold a free in-store poker run on February 6^th where customers make stops at each department for a chance at winning a gift card. Todd, the sales manager is holding a workshop on how to use the BOOM! Audio radios in the Project Rushmore bikes on February 20^th, and Mike, the service manager will host a performance seminar to round out the month on February 27^th.

Check out the power-boosted 2016 line-up.. come in and see them at Hot Metal Harley-Davidson!

(Credit: Harley-Davidson)

2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra

Two new special Softail models with high performance engines, two new Dark Custom Sportsters and the return of the Road Glide Ultra spearhead Harley-Davidson’s 2016 line-up.

 2016 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 2016 Harley-Davidson Street 500/750 2016 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 2016 Harley-Davidson Iron 883
Two months ago the Harley-Davidson Motor Company presented its 2015 second-quarter (Q2) earnings displaying a minor drop in the range of 1 percent compared to the same period last year. While the situation may not be severe, the company’s stock has been under some pressure since the beginning of 2015 and a return to positive figures would be most welcome.

2016 Harley-Davidson Street 500/750
The 2016 line-up features some powerful new motorcycles and updates to existing models that you'd expect almost any rider in the street to ask for. The biggest overhaul in the company's history (dubbed Project Rushmore) has been taking effect in the last two years, and during that time Harley will no doubt have collected an abundance of customer feedback. One result of this is the return of the ever popular Road Glide series – whose abolition from the company’s lineup in 2014 was not well received – culminating in the return of the Road Glide Ultra for 2016.

Upgrades like the beefed-up brakes of the entry level Street series and the new Sportsters with higher spec suspension are another indication that Harley-Davidson is listening to people’s remarks, especially in these two families that include its most affordable models – the entry point for tomorrow’s loyal customers.

Let’s take a closer look at the highlights of the 2016 model line-up.

S-series Softails

Two new limited edition models are introduced for 2016, the Fat Boy S and the Softail Slim S. Both are equipped with the Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine, a high-powered unit that until now was reserved only for the exclusive CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) models.

As is the case for all Softail models as of 2016, electronic throttle and cruise control will be part of the standard equipment.

The Fat Boy S will be available in an all-black color scheme, while the Softail Slim S opts for a olive gold look.

Prices are yet to be announced for these two limited editions.

Road Glide Ultra

Two years ago Harley-Davidson scrapped the Road Glide family from its Touring line-up. In 2015 the basic Road Glide and the Special return, having undergone the Project Rushmore treatment. Now it’s time for the top of the line FLTRU Road Glide Ultra to come back.

The Road Glide Ultra is powered by the Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103 engine and sports ABS, cruise control, radio and a security system as standard equipment.

The high end bagger will go for $25,699 to $26,999 in the US depending on the color option.

XL1200X Forty-Eight


Based on the large capacity Sportster, the Forty-Eight comes with a fresh Dark Custom styling and several technical improvements.

The most important updates for 2016 feature new front forks with cartridge technology and triple-rate progressive springs, combined with new triple clamps and a fork brace, as well as a fresh pair of emulsion rear shock absorbers with 50 mm of preload adjustability.

Upgrades also include a newly designed seat, new cast aluminum wheels, black belt guard and chrome exhaust shields.

The new Forty-Eight will be available in USA for an MSRP ranging from $11,199 to $11,649, depending on the color of choice.

Iron 883

The updates previewed for the Iron 883 are similar to those Harley-Davidson applied to the Forty-Eight. The bobber that is based on the smaller capacity Sportster model gets a new front cartridge fork and two rear emulsion shocks with adjustable preload.

Several blacked-out elements include the belt guard, front fender, brake rotor, air cleaner cover and both exhaust mufflers.

The new Iron 883 is priced at US$8,849 for the solid color options and $9,299 for the Hard Candy Custom colors.

Other models

2016 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Here's a quick run down of other notable changes to the range:

At public request, the Street 750 and 500 models get upgraded Brembo brakes.
All the members of the Softail family feature for the first time electronic throttle and cruise control as standard.
The 2016 Heritage Softail Classic enjoys refreshed styling and a new engine, the air-cooled High Output Twin Cam 103.
The High Output Twin Cam 103 is as of 2015 the standard engine for all Dyna models – although for some reason the Street Bob is excluded from this update.
Source: Harley-Davidson