HEAVY DUTY Magazine - July - August 2021

In this issue

We’ve just passed the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year, and we’re all stuck in the office catching up on stuff. Tomorrow’s a better day for a ride cos there’ll be more sunshine!

HEAVY DUTY 177 hits the newsagent next week with subscribers scoring their copies in the mail at about the same time.

What’s in it? Heaps. Starting with the Pan America that is the dawn of the next generation of mid-weight models from Harley-Davidson. Mick rode it and reckons the engine package is especially exciting. Other new models tested include the Fat Boy with 114 cubes and a return to the chrome overload that we love. After a fortnight, Dave struggled to return it.

The 2021 Sportster models mark the end of the end of an unbroken 64-year run. We managed to get our hands on an Iron 883 for one last hurrah. In between tears of sorrow, Mick strung words together about the 883, and Doc had a look back over the Sportster timeline.

Custom bikes kick off with The Fabulous Flexi Flyer and the 1928 Harley two-cam bolted to it. People forget that Harley riders have been building customs since 1903. There’s also an amazing Street Glide Special from the tropics with amazing artwork. In between those two extremes, you’ll find a three completely different Shovels and an out-there Evo from Frysian.

Paul fitted an S&S SuperStreet 2-into-1 to his Deluxe and we’ve got the before and after dyno figures to share facts not fiction.

Mick’s Project M8 Super Glide has finally made it back onto a dyno to get the mapping sorted and he claims that his S&S 124 smooth torquer is, ‘Smooth as a gravy sandwich!’

Rod spent A Day in the Saddle and shared another route to Tamworth. Doc took in RockyNats and the Qld State HOG Rally. As the Gold Coast re-opens, Dave made it out to Dust Hustle and the Two Wheel Heaven show.

All of this as well as the return of Punters’ Pics and all of the regulars you love like Tech Torq, Cybercycles and Exam Room.

HEAVY DUTY 177 on sale 1st July.

SPORTS STILL ROARING

Blues skies greeted the National Roaring Sporties racers for Round Two at the challenging Morgan Park Raceway near Warwick, Qld.

1 min

The Fabulous Flexi Flyer

A genuine time capsule with history oozing from every single unique pore.

3 mins

The End Of The Line

Writing a road test about a bike that is due to disappear from dealers’ floors any minute is a bit weird. Should this be more of a eulogy?

5 mins

Now It's Time To Head Down Track

What happens when I’m ready to race at an IHRA-sanctioned dragstrip?

3 mins

NO STRINGS ATTACHED

Even some of the locals are over the yodelling and pedal steel guitars. HOG member and history nerd, Roderick Eime explores another side of Tamworth and the surrounding region.

5 mins

S&S SUPERSTREET

With a Softail Deluxe already dripping in chrome, of course Paul was easily swayed by the offer of a shiny, new S&S SuperStreet two-into-one.

5 mins

Polishing The Facets

Finessing the sharp edges and making that 124 sing and dance

5 mins

RAUCOUS ROCKY

With our own area called the Motorcycle Precinct, bikers were well catered for at this year’s RockyNats

3 mins

HAPPY HOGGIES

The drought was well and truly broken with HOG members from all over Australia making it to Rockhampton.

3 mins

Road Raves Living The Life With Doc Robinson

WORDS OF WISDOM “When I was old enough to ride a motorcycle and got my license, I bought a ’69 Sportster.” – Chuck Zito

2 mins

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HEAVY DUTY Magazine Description:

HEAVY DUTY Magazine is Australia number one, biggest and best American V-Twin motorcycle magazine. Established in 1991, HEAVY DUTY features the latest releases from Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycles and Victory Motorcycles, as well as stunning custom bikes from world class custom builders. We also offer a wealth of Technical info, DIY tips, Project Bikes, readers riders and much more. All this in a beautifully presented high end publication.