National Home
Recently the President gave his Constitutionally-mandated State of the Union address. We’ll leave it to you to decide how useful it was, but in the meantime we thought we’d do our own little Motorcycling State of the Union. We will endeavor, however, to keep it completely free of political spin and self-serving commentary. So here are the facts: Ladies and Gentlemen, the state of our union is strong! Yeah I know that’s what every Prez says, but in our case, things are seriously lookin’ up. The motorcycle industry, after several years of foundering in the wave of a painfully-slow economic...
The following is a list of legislation of interest to motorcycle riders that is currently pending before the Washington State Legislature. This list is provided as a way for our readers to stay informed and to enable you to contact legislators as they debate issues and for you add your own personal input. Quick Throttle Magazine provides this list as a convenience to our readers and makes no recommendations on these proposals unless noted on the editorial page. You can reach your legislator at 1-800-562-6000 You can find out who your legislator is at: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx February 1, 2012 Major news:...
2011 High Seas Rally Photo Gallery View the Story in the Digital Magazine By Lisa Dalgaard – Pics by Lisa and CD How did it start? Dean and Debbie Anderson, founders of this incredible week of pleasure on the high seas, have perfected the art of showing folks a good time. In 2002, they began the High Seas Rally Cruise in response to the overpriced, undervalued motorcycle rallies of yonder days. Now, just like Sturgis, it’s something every motorcycle enthusiast needs to include on their bucket list. Dean and Debbie, after some biker profiling by the cruise industry, hijacked their...
Quick Throttle Magazine Southwest Edition – January 2012 Victory Toys for Tots Run Music To My Ears: H-D Electra Glide Ultra Classic Ltd The Starting Gate Rocky Point Rally 2012 Victory Plays Hardball Riding for Research High Seas Rally 2012 Women Who Ride American Heat Ridenow Invades Firebird A Special Secret Santa A Southwest Christmas...
The Year in Pictures They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but they probably should have said that about a GOOD picture. When its good there’s little need for explanation or description. The work featured here, by Quick Throttle’s finest Motojournalists and Photographers like Randy Twells, Art Hall and George Childress, should hopefully speak for itself. That said, we did add a bit of context below each shot so you’ll know where it came from, and be able to find more pics and info in the Biker Galleries and in past issues online. Click HERE to see more! To...
The following is a list of legislation of interest to motorcycle riders that is currently pending before the Washington State Legislature. This list is provided as a way for our readers to stay informed and to enable you to contact legislators as they debate issues and for you add your own personal input. Quick Throttle Magazine provides this list as a convenience to our readers and makes no recommendations on these proposals unless noted on the editorial page. You can reach your legislator at 1-800-562-6000 You can find out who your legislator is at: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx January 13, 2012 Major news: The...
Story & Photos by Randy Twells Early September— I had occasion to travel the highways and byways in Oregon recently on personal business, and had planned to visit a few of the motorcycle shops along the way that carry Quick Throttle Magazine. Starting in Portland to say Hi to Casey at Polaris of Portland, I headed east to say Hi to Sue at Mt. Hood Polaris out in Boring, then back over to Salem Harley-Davidson for a quick stop. South on I-5 brought me to Eugene and Doyle’s Harley-Davidson where Mark and the whole gang made me welcome. At Greg...
By Gary Koz Mraz In the orchestral arrangement of Harley Davidson motorcycles the Ultra Classic Electra Glide Limited crescendos as the finely tuned instrument of touring enthusiasts. A deep exhaust note resonates providing a melody that sets the standard for long distance touring comfort and convenience. A four speaker, 80-watt Harmon/Kardon Advanced audio system is loud and clear even at freeway speeds. Amenities abound with a one-piece, two-up Electra Glide Classic comfort stitch seat with passenger backrest, adjustable fairing-mounted air deflectors, vented removable fairing lowers with integral glove boxes and spacious Tour-Pak carrier and injection-molded hard saddlebags. This Ultra limited...
This Month’s Editions
