Last week I took some time to go through the H-D1™ bike builder website to give everyone a short overview on how it works. Well that was just in time! This week Harley-Davidson has release their new iPad App and it is available here. This a great way to pass the time on your iPad building your next dream machine!
Arizona’s leading Harley-Davidson Dealership!
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Step by Step to HD1™ Factory Customization
Hopefully you have already gotten a chance to check out Harley-Davidson's HD1™ factory customization website. If not, I thought I would take a moment to highlight how this really cool option is unique in the world of motorcycles.
This is what you will find when you visit the HD1™ home page. It is chock-full of cool links and images demonstrating what is possible using the factory customization program from Harley-Davidson. Before, you purchased your bike with standard parts and then ended up buying new parts to customize your bike to suit your riding style and desires. Why waste time and money from the beginning purchasing the wrong parts?
Here we are at the bike builder page. You can click to rotate the base model that you would like to construct your personalized bike from. There are many to choose from and once you find the right model you are ready to move on. We are now ready to explore all the different options available!
Once inside the bike builder you really get a feel for all that is possible with this tool. In the example to the right, you can see that I have added custom paint and a few other accessories to my build. Be sure to click on all of the links to the left as well as inside of each category to see the different option pages that you have to choose from. For instance, under style, I not only have wheels but I can also adjusted the front and rear end components as well as the color, engine trim and gauges.
Once you have made all of your enhancements be sure to click bike details to pull up the following screen. Here you can do many different things like save the bike for future use, schedule a test ride, or print a mock up out of the bike to bring to the dealership so we can help you order your custom creation!
However you decide to use the HD1™ bike builder application be sure to have fun and do not hesitate to contact us if you need any help. From riding gear to parts and service Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson has everything that you need.
Arizona’s leading Harley-Davidson Dealership!
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
However you decide to use the HD1™ bike builder application be sure to have fun and do not hesitate to contact us if you need any help. From riding gear to parts and service Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson has everything that you need.
Arizona’s leading Harley-Davidson Dealership!
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Summer = Great tee shirts from Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson!
With summer hinting at us now and again over the past few weeks, we are reminded that there really isn't anything better then a comfortable pair of shorts and a great tee shirt! Well Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson has got your back!
Get hooked up with all of the latest and greatest tee shirts that H-D has to offer and replace those old warn out threads with something worthy of your shoulders. Be sure to get onto our online shopping store and check out whats available!
Arizona’s leading Harley-Davidson Dealership!
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
Get hooked up with all of the latest and greatest tee shirts that H-D has to offer and replace those old warn out threads with something worthy of your shoulders. Be sure to get onto our online shopping store and check out whats available!
Arizona’s leading Harley-Davidson Dealership!
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
Friday, April 8, 2011
April is helmet awareness month.. Do you know where your helmet is?
With April being helmet awareness month, Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson® and Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson® have decided to do our part by offering a special promotion on helmets during our April Hogs & Dogs events. Please refer to this month’s flier for more information concerning the promotion.
During AZ Bike Week we had the chance to talk with a lot of riders that had either never worn a helmet, or had been wearing the same old heavy one that they purchased when they first bought their bike new. No matter the personal reason that has caused you to put safety near the top of your shopping list (and we’re glad you have) we’ve got news for you! Harley-Davidson helmets have come a long way in terms of technology, comfort and weight. A great place to visit to learn more about helmets is Harley-Davidson's Helmet Guide. There you can read about these new improvements, discover what is involved in keeping you safe and find out if the helmet that you desire is the right fit for not only your head but your riding style and desired protection level. The following text is taken from the H-D.com website and outlines the proper procedure to fit your new found lust for safety.
Follow these steps to find the proper fit:
•Place helmet on head and fasten the chin straps securely so that there is no space between your brow-line and the inner lining.
•To test the fit and the retention system, move your head from side to side and front to back. You should feel the skin on your head move with the helmet. The helmet should fit as tightly as you can comfortably wear it, because the helmet's inner liner will compress with use..
•With the chin strap securely fastened, you should not be able to roll the helmet forward, off your head. If you can, the helmet is too large. You should try on the next smaller size.
•Wear the helmet for at least fifteen consecutive minutes prior to purchase, to ensure that there are no uncomfortable pressure points. If you do experience uncomfortable pressure points, try on a helmet that is one size larger.
•If you typically wear eyeglasses or sunglasses, bring them along to ensure that they will fit without causing pressure points at your ears and the bridge of your nose.
•Once you have found a proper fitting helmet, remember to check your range of vision to the left, to the right, up and down, to insure that no part of the helmet obstructs your field of vision.
If you are ready to make the jump to riding more safely, please do not hesitate to stop in at either Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson® locations and ask one of our MotorClothes® associates to help you find the helmet that is right for you.
Arizona’s leading Harley-Davidson Dealership!
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
During AZ Bike Week we had the chance to talk with a lot of riders that had either never worn a helmet, or had been wearing the same old heavy one that they purchased when they first bought their bike new. No matter the personal reason that has caused you to put safety near the top of your shopping list (and we’re glad you have) we’ve got news for you! Harley-Davidson helmets have come a long way in terms of technology, comfort and weight. A great place to visit to learn more about helmets is Harley-Davidson's Helmet Guide. There you can read about these new improvements, discover what is involved in keeping you safe and find out if the helmet that you desire is the right fit for not only your head but your riding style and desired protection level. The following text is taken from the H-D.com website and outlines the proper procedure to fit your new found lust for safety.
Follow these steps to find the proper fit:
•Place helmet on head and fasten the chin straps securely so that there is no space between your brow-line and the inner lining.
•To test the fit and the retention system, move your head from side to side and front to back. You should feel the skin on your head move with the helmet. The helmet should fit as tightly as you can comfortably wear it, because the helmet's inner liner will compress with use..
•With the chin strap securely fastened, you should not be able to roll the helmet forward, off your head. If you can, the helmet is too large. You should try on the next smaller size.
•Wear the helmet for at least fifteen consecutive minutes prior to purchase, to ensure that there are no uncomfortable pressure points. If you do experience uncomfortable pressure points, try on a helmet that is one size larger.
•If you typically wear eyeglasses or sunglasses, bring them along to ensure that they will fit without causing pressure points at your ears and the bridge of your nose.
•Once you have found a proper fitting helmet, remember to check your range of vision to the left, to the right, up and down, to insure that no part of the helmet obstructs your field of vision.
If you are ready to make the jump to riding more safely, please do not hesitate to stop in at either Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson® locations and ask one of our MotorClothes® associates to help you find the helmet that is right for you.
Arizona’s leading Harley-Davidson Dealership!
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Buddy Stubbs has got it, and why you should too! - Nitrogen for your tires
If you are like many riders, the opportunity that you have to get out on your favorite motorcycle for a ride may be less than you cares to admit. Or maybe you are the envied rider seen tooling up and down the roads every day. No matter which type of rider you are, filling your tires with nitrogen offers long lasting benefits able to stand up to the miles that your bike sees. While the positive effects of using nitrogen may reach beyond its’ intended result, we can all appreciate the added stability the product provides to us while we ride.
Nitrogen keeps your tires cooler than compressed air and reduces pressure build up due to its dry condition. The elimination of water vapor within the tire allows the temperature and PSI to stay consistent during constant, heavy use as well as during time of neglect. It is for this reason that organizations known for high speeds like NASCAR®, Indy Car ® and NASA all put their trust in nitrogen to fill their tires.
On a molecular level nitrogen molecules are larger than those of oxygen, which ultimately reduces pressure seepage over time. Tires filled with compressed air can lose as much as 12 PSI over a 6 month period decreasing your tire’s performance and increasing wear. Your biggest savings in choosing nitrogen will be evident in the amount of wear seen on your tires and since these products are expensive the longer we can keep them in good condition the better.
Speaking of tire life, oxygen reacts chemically with rubber as it passes through causing the rubber to lose its strength and elasticity. This is similar to what happens with an old rubber band that breaks and disintegrates after a long period of time. Nitrogen does not chemically degrade rubber, allowing it to remain supple and resilient. This again puts money back into your pocket because you are taking full advantage of the life of your tires.
Replacing compressed air with N2Cel Dry Nitrogen is the best thing you can do for your tires. It is also the clear choice for your wallet, at only $5 a tire let the only H-D dealer offering nitrogen fill up your tires and get you on the road safely.
Arizona’s leading Harley-Davidson Service Department!
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
Nitrogen keeps your tires cooler than compressed air and reduces pressure build up due to its dry condition. The elimination of water vapor within the tire allows the temperature and PSI to stay consistent during constant, heavy use as well as during time of neglect. It is for this reason that organizations known for high speeds like NASCAR®, Indy Car ® and NASA all put their trust in nitrogen to fill their tires.
On a molecular level nitrogen molecules are larger than those of oxygen, which ultimately reduces pressure seepage over time. Tires filled with compressed air can lose as much as 12 PSI over a 6 month period decreasing your tire’s performance and increasing wear. Your biggest savings in choosing nitrogen will be evident in the amount of wear seen on your tires and since these products are expensive the longer we can keep them in good condition the better.
Speaking of tire life, oxygen reacts chemically with rubber as it passes through causing the rubber to lose its strength and elasticity. This is similar to what happens with an old rubber band that breaks and disintegrates after a long period of time. Nitrogen does not chemically degrade rubber, allowing it to remain supple and resilient. This again puts money back into your pocket because you are taking full advantage of the life of your tires.
Replacing compressed air with N2Cel Dry Nitrogen is the best thing you can do for your tires. It is also the clear choice for your wallet, at only $5 a tire let the only H-D dealer offering nitrogen fill up your tires and get you on the road safely.
Arizona’s leading Harley-Davidson Service Department!
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson and T.E.A.M. Arizona!
Buddy Stubbs cares about its riders! We want you to be safe, so we are excited to announce a new partnership with T.E.A.M. Arizona, the premier motorcycle rider training organization in Arizona. T.E.A.M. offers the latest state-of-the-art motorcycle rider training available anywhere.
Why did Buddy Stubbs choose T.E.A.M. Arizona?
• Longest running motorcycle rider training organization in Arizona
• More than 90,000 motorcyclists trained since 1989
• Best trained, most experienced team of RiderCoaches in Arizona
• Courses for ALL skill levels and bike types; from entry level to advanced rider training.
• A professionally certified mechanic (MMI) maintains the largest, newest fleet of training motorcycles in Arizona.
• Successful completion of some courses may provide insurance discounts with some insurance providers.
• Fun, safe way to earn your motorcycle endorsement to ride legally on the road.
T.E.A.M. Arizona will be holding classes at the Buddy Stubbs location, with the next training session on March 13,2011. To register for the course, sign up here: Buddy Stubbs Riding Courses!
Visit T.E.A.M. Arizona at Motorcycle Training, or “Like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamarizona
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
Why did Buddy Stubbs choose T.E.A.M. Arizona?
• Longest running motorcycle rider training organization in Arizona
• More than 90,000 motorcyclists trained since 1989
• Best trained, most experienced team of RiderCoaches in Arizona
• Courses for ALL skill levels and bike types; from entry level to advanced rider training.
• A professionally certified mechanic (MMI) maintains the largest, newest fleet of training motorcycles in Arizona.
• Successful completion of some courses may provide insurance discounts with some insurance providers.
• Fun, safe way to earn your motorcycle endorsement to ride legally on the road.
T.E.A.M. Arizona will be holding classes at the Buddy Stubbs location, with the next training session on March 13,2011. To register for the course, sign up here: Buddy Stubbs Riding Courses!
Visit T.E.A.M. Arizona at Motorcycle Training, or “Like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamarizona
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
Riding season is upon us!
If you are a winter-weary motorcycle enthusiast, I have good news for you! Warmer weather is upon us and soon you will be hitting the open roads on your favorite two-wheeler. After a long winter in extended storage, your bike will likely need some TLC.
Below is a summary of our pre-ride inspection checklist which will help you get your bike ready to ride after those long months of colder weather and neglect.
• Check the air pressure of your tires and inflate to the weight specified in your owner's manual. Look for tire wear-and-tear on the treads, cracks, and check for bulges or embedded objects.
• Review the levers and pedals to make sure they are still lubricated, adjusted and properly fitted. They should not be broken, bent or cracked. Inspect cables to make sure they are not frayed, kinked or folded into sharp angles. Also, test to make sure your bike's cables do not at anytime interfere with your ability to steer. Be sure to test that the throttle moves freely, does not stick and snaps closed when released.
• Review the bike's headlamp for cracks. Confirm that the headlamp points at the right height and direction. Test the operation of the high beam and low beam options. Check the tail lamp and brake lights for any cracks and make sure they work at the appropriate times. Test both of the turn signals - left and right! Also be sure to check for all possible fluid leaks and always be aware of the level of engine oil in your bike.
For more tips, check your owner's manual. Included in your manual is a checklist for getting your particular make and model of bike ready for a summer of riding after any duration of inactivity. You also have the option of contacting our service department where we can set up a time to pick up your bike and go over everything with you. It is definitely money well spent.
As always, our commitment to both you and your H-D motorcycle means that our H-D trained technicians use only original H-D parts and the latest H-D approved tools and equipment. We look forward to hearing from you.
For more information see check out our website here Buddy Stubbs Service Department
JD and Your Service Team
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
Below is a summary of our pre-ride inspection checklist which will help you get your bike ready to ride after those long months of colder weather and neglect.
• Check the air pressure of your tires and inflate to the weight specified in your owner's manual. Look for tire wear-and-tear on the treads, cracks, and check for bulges or embedded objects.
• Review the levers and pedals to make sure they are still lubricated, adjusted and properly fitted. They should not be broken, bent or cracked. Inspect cables to make sure they are not frayed, kinked or folded into sharp angles. Also, test to make sure your bike's cables do not at anytime interfere with your ability to steer. Be sure to test that the throttle moves freely, does not stick and snaps closed when released.
• Review the bike's headlamp for cracks. Confirm that the headlamp points at the right height and direction. Test the operation of the high beam and low beam options. Check the tail lamp and brake lights for any cracks and make sure they work at the appropriate times. Test both of the turn signals - left and right! Also be sure to check for all possible fluid leaks and always be aware of the level of engine oil in your bike.
For more tips, check your owner's manual. Included in your manual is a checklist for getting your particular make and model of bike ready for a summer of riding after any duration of inactivity. You also have the option of contacting our service department where we can set up a time to pick up your bike and go over everything with you. It is definitely money well spent.
As always, our commitment to both you and your H-D motorcycle means that our H-D trained technicians use only original H-D parts and the latest H-D approved tools and equipment. We look forward to hearing from you.
For more information see check out our website here Buddy Stubbs Service Department
JD and Your Service Team
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson
13850 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davison
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson
41715 N. 41st Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davison
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