The Harley Bagger Blog
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PUTTING TURN SIGNALS IN A JET-SKI MOTORCYCLE! | Ocean City Bike Week 2024
Look what rolled into the tent at Ocean City! A jet-ski to motorcycle conversion! We talked with Justin, the owner of this wild ride. This build started out as a Suzuki Bergman scooter and a GTX supercharged jet-ski body.
He’s put around 100 hours into the build and cost him around $2200. Shawn couldn't help himself, he had to stick some of our HOGWORKZ® Goldtooth™ LED Front Turn Signals to it!
Check out the video for a closer look!
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HOGWORKZ INTERVIEW: Meet the Wrenching Biker Babe
Meet Chantel the Wrenching Biker Babe!
She’s a skilled machinist and passionate biker. Last year she had a near-fatal accident and decided to convert her Street Glide to Road Glide after the wreck. Don't miss out on this tale of resilience and creativity.
Derek: Alright, Chantel, thanks for joining us. Let's dive right in. Tell us about your mean m
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Buell's Back: A New Era of American Motorcycles
At Sturgis, we got together with our friend Alec Owens at Buell Motorcycles to learn a bit more about this American-made line of Superbikes. These guys are shaking up the motorcycle industry with their innovative Super Cruiser model.
Buell Motorcycles is based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was founded in 1983 by an Ex-Harley-Davidson engineer, Erik Buell. The company disappeared for a few years, but as of February 2021, THEY ARE BACK AND READY TO CONQUER THE SCENE IN 2025!
An Interview with Alec Owens of Buell Motorcycles
Derek: So, you guys just rode 1200 miles on these prototype Super Cruisers from Michigan to Sturgis? That's insane!
Alec: Yeah, man! It was an epic journey. The bikes handled amazing, and
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The WORKZ | Ep. #5 - Setting Up at Harley-Davidson's Homecoming in Milwaukee, WI!
In this episode of The WORKZ, follow along as our team sets up the HOGWORKZ Booth at the Harley-Davidson Dealership in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
Plus, get an Exclusive Sneak Peak into the Upcoming Harley-Davidson Homecoming Re-Cap Video we'll be releasing very soon! It will cover our Road Team's Experience at the 121st Anniversary of Harley-Davidson.
Posted: August 02, 2024 -
A Few Questions with Raider World!
Trade the daily grind for the open road! Join us as we dive into the world of motorcycle riding with Raider World. With a passion ignited by childhood adventures on dirt bikes and a love for the Harley-Davidson lifestyle, Raider World shares his journey from backyard thrills to epic cross-country adventures. Discover what it's like to find freedom on two wheels, learn about essential bike upgrades, and get inspired to plan your own unforgettable road trip.
Posted: July 24, 2024 -
The WORKZ | Episode 4: Labels, Lifts, and a Little Bit of Smoke!
In this episode of The WORKZ, follow along as our team packs and ships orders while gearing up the trailer for the Myrtle Beach Bike Rally!
First, we head into the bustling warehouse. The crew is running like a well-oiled machine, printing labels and packing up orders. Our team is no stranger to keeping up with demand. On top of our normal orders, they’re busy building out pallets for our biggest distributors JP Cycle, Dennis Kirk, and RevZilla. But even in the midst of the hustle, there's room for a little fun.
Next, it's time to tackle the mighty task of unloading a trailer and prepping it for the Myrtle Beach trip. Bailey has a bit of a learning curve when it comes to driving the truck and operating the forklift, but with a few laughs and some help from Shawn, she gets the hang of it.
A video following Shawn & Bailey wouldn't be complete without s
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The WORKZ | Episode 3: From R&D to the Real World!
Ever wondered how HOGWORKZ brings motorcycle parts to life? This episode of The WORKZ takes you on a journey behind the scenes of our product development process. Be a fly on the wall and watch along as we take the idea of chopped CVO filler lights and turn it into a finished product.
Our tour starts with Alex, showing you around HOGWORKZ R&D facility. This is the nerve center where everything from meticulously capturing existing parts to ensuring perfect fit on your motorcycle happens. Today's project is a custom filler panel designed to seamlessly integrate CVO style lights onto a bike with a chopped fender.
Alex utilizes a 3D scanner to capture the exact dimensions of the existing fender and light. This scan data becomes the foundation for the part to come. It's then imported into CAD software, where Alex works his expertise to refine it into a clean and manufacturable 3D model. Think of
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The WORKZ | Episode 2: New Parts, New Problems (Behind the scenes with the HOGWORKZ Warehouse Team)
Episode 2 of The WORKZ pulls back the curtain on the fast-paced and sometimes chaotic world of HOGWORKZ operations. We begin with a major shipping system malfunction that throws the warehouse crew into a frenzy. Duplicate orders are flooding in, and the team must scramble to find a solution. This involves switching back and forth between two separate store platforms, a temporary fix that requires careful coordination and a touch of humor to keep everyone sane.
Meanwhile, the warehouse bustles with activity as they prepare for the upcoming Daytona Bike Week. We witness the crew diligently packing orders, organizing a vast inventory of motorcycle parts, and getting the demo bike ready for the event.
Throughout the episode, we see the HOGWORKZ team's dedication and resilience shine through. Despite the unexpected challenges, they maintain their sense of camaraderie and find moments of laughter amidst
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The WORKZ | Episode 1: How it’s Sprayed (Behind the scenes with HOGWORKZ Paint Team)
In this episode of our all-new video series "The WORKZ" the paint team takes you along for the ride as they spray a complete Zephyr Blue color swap kit. These parts will then be shipped to Tokyo and installed on a Street Glide destined to turn heads at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. Get ready for a deep dive into the artistry behind this show-stopping Zephyr Blue paint job.
First, we head into the prep bay, with the unsung heroes of any flawless finish. Nick and Eli, our dynamic duo, are meticulously prepping every single piece of this Street Glide kit. They understand that even the slightest imperfection here can snowball into a disaster under Raf's unforgiving paint gun. It's a thankless job, but one that lays the foundation for the magic to come.
Now, the stage is set for Raf, our master painter at HOGWORKZ. With 24 years of experience, his eye for detail has been honed to a razor's edge. Watch