In 1977 Willie G designed the Low Rider. Using a Sportster front end mated to a Dyna frame the Low Rider was the first custom bike designed by Harley-Davidson. It proved to be an overnight success.
When the Low Rider was re-introduced this year as a 2014 1/2 model it carried much of the original DNA of the 1977 model along with some very well designed and thought out improvements.
If you have been following the blog you know I had the opportunity to ride this beauty from Kansas City, MO to Sacramento, CA on the HWY50 assignment for HOG. And ride it I did! From the first moment of swinging my leg over the bike, putting up the stand, and hitting the start switch I was hooked. On the Low Rider you don't sit on the bike, you sit in the bike. After 2200 miles of twisty mountain roads, long straight endless pavement, rain soaked two lane, stop and go city traffic, freeway madness, I knew the Low Rider was a unique ride.
Ok...cut to the chase. Last week I called Paul Westbrook at Barnett's Las Cruces HD. Over the years Paul has worked with me on all my Harleys. An incredible guy to say the least. After a short chat we came to a quick agreement.
Stay tuned. This is just the beginning of the story...or stories to follow. The Low Rider will be on the road along with my camera sharing more of America's "Blue Highways", people, and places in 2015.
live free, ride free, Carlan
