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Is Harley Davidson bringing back an old classic Flat Track Bike? Well not really, at this point.  But there's always hope---perhaps with enough internet buzz they will.  We know they would sell a ton of these things.  This bike looks so fun.  It's fun just looking at it, not even riding it.  

     We at www.toolanddyedesigns.com are sharing an article from Acquire.com :

"Harley Davidson is presenting their first new flat tracker motorcycle in 44 years with the new XG750R. The dirt-hungry bike is ready for competition packing their fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Harley-Davidson Revolution X V-Twin engine. The bike will make its official competition debut at the AMA Pro Flat Track Springfield Mile in Illinois. 

Unfortunately, the bike won't be available to the public, but we have a good feeling that there's going to be a huge outcry from customers who will be champing at the bit for a XG750R for the street. Come on Harley, make it happen. We all know you would sell a ton of these."

Here's a link to their article http://www.acquiremag.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson-xg750r?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:%20acquire%20(Acquire)

--TheBeard

     We are stoked to announce that we will have a 10x10' booth set-up for www.toolanddyedesigns.com at StanceWars Seattle.  Show will be Saturday July 9th at Bellevue College.  We will have plenty of shirts on hand, as well as some car and moto accessories.  

     This is a big step for us, as it's our first event.  We hope to meet all kinds of people and help promote the Seattle car scene.  We've been to this event in the past, as spectators and it's really a nice venue---really nice sunset view.  And oh yeah, it's an evening event.

     The event showcases some of the best, most unique cars in the northwest, from Portland to Vancouver and all places in between.  And let's not forget Idaho.  

     Some info from their site:  "Pacific NorthWest Fitment Event - Stancewars 2016 An event in which premium car owners and wheel fitment nut jobs meet and showcase there incredible crafted vehicles in Seattle area. One Hundred pre-approved cars will be selected to be inside the event next to the hottest vendors and sponsors. This event will be located at Bellevue College just 15mins from downtown Seattle just off I-90. The event atop the parking structure overlooking Seattle with the sunset in the background. VIP parking will be located a lower floors and club parking as well. Remaining parking will be on lowest floors and surrounding parking lots - See more at: http://tickets.thefoat.com/happenstanceevents/StanceWars+Seattle+2016/tickets/event-33755/#sthash.WoIbOIja.dpuf"

We hope to see you there!!

--TheBeard

Article from David Fischer on HighSnobiety.com

"BMW resurrects an icon with the launch of the R5 Hommage motorcycle. Paying tribute to one of the most successful race motorcycles of its time, the R5 was originally launched in in the 1930s, but ended up setting the standard until the 50s. With the R5 Hommage, BMW fuses the world of historical motorcycle design and modern world of custom bikes. Entirely crafted by hand, the bike comes with a two-cylinder boxer engine. A team work by the brothers Noren and the BMW Motorrad Design Team, the outcome is a gorgeous motorcycle, that even though it carries the looks of a vintage bike, could not come at a better time. Custom motorcycle culture has hit the mainstream and as such the move by BMW to bring the R5 back makes complete sense. The BMW R5 Hommage is on display at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2016."

We're in awe of this bike.  It's just so clean and sexy. And simple.  Can't get over it.  We've been loving BMW's lately and this bike is no exception.  Keep 'em coming!

--TheBeard