The Harley Experience

2011-12-11T20:12:00.001-05:00

Toys in the Sun Run 2011 Today was the 24th Annual Toys in the Sun Run. We woke up very early to meet with our friends before arriving at the Mardi Gras Casino where the run was going to start. This year I didn't go with my bike as I wanted to be able to take lots of pictures, so my husband took me on his bike. It was fun riding with him for a change and I was glad I didn't have to ride my

POAT RIDE ~ December 3rd

2011-12-01T10:21:00.001-05:00

This next Saturday don't miss the POAT Cops ride for Kids!! This ride is to the TIKI BAR in Islamorada!!! This semiannual motorcycle ride to Islamorada is to benefit the POAT holiday gifts for surviving children program. POAT provides gifts to the children of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty or on active duty while serving the citizens of Miami-Dade County. This year

Ride to work day, Monday June 27th

2011-06-23T12:23:00.000-04:00

Next monday is "Ride to work Day", are you planning on riding? The weather down here is pretty hot, but riding early in the morning seems a good idea. This year there will be a "blow off work & Ride", yes a blow off work & ride event for those who are lucky enough to get the day off and add miles to your bike. Here is the info, http://www.fhdda.com/ So what are your plans? Will you take the

Finally, my own domain!!

2011-06-17T13:05:00.001-04:00

So, my birthday was a couple of weeks ago and my husband woke me up that morning with this huge box all wrapped in motorcycle magazines paper, and when I opened it this is what I found... Yes, my own domain!! As my twitter account is @harlera he thought it would be a great idea to have everything under the same name, so now...you are visiting www.harlera.com It took me some time to finally

Dining late in South Beach

2011-02-23T16:23:00.002-05:00

My husband and I are still used to having dinner late. In Argentina people have dinner around 9-10pm. So going out for dinner at that time in Miami sometimes can be very tricky. Many places won't let you in after 10pm. Of course there are bars and other places that are open till late, so every time we find a new place that is open till late we get excited. Last Saturday after going to the movies

Custom made

2011-02-22T17:43:00.001-05:00

Today, driving back home I came across this beautiful white Sportster. The guy who is on the bike made the leather saddle bag himself! It had one "cow" saddle bag and on the air filter cover there was another leather patch. The grips on the handle bar looked like wood. It was really cool, and it was even cooler when the biker said it was his wife's bike! Lol! Biker, I don't remember your name

Riding to Key West

2011-02-16T12:06:00.000-05:00

Finally, after living over two years in Miami I finally rode my motorcycle to the Keys! Everyone told us that it was a great ride and they were right! You can't go to fast 45-60miles but the scenery is breathtaking. The weather was awesome 75-81F and sunny. We left on Friday around 1pm. We were planning to leave earlier but it was my husband birthday and we had family coming over for breakfast

New riding buddy

2011-02-02T19:15:00.001-05:00

This xmas I got this two great presents from Santa. One year ago if you would have told me I would be receiving for xmas a roadside kit for a bike I would have thought you were nuts! But now I'm a rider, and this were perfect gifts! So this Friday we'll be heading to the Keys with my hubby and my new riding bear haha...haven't decided a name for him yet...any suggestions? Any good places you

I'm back!

2011-01-27T19:06:00.001-05:00

Hi guys! Sorry I haven't been posting lately. With the holidays, work, friends visiting, etc. it has been hard to post even though I've been riding. So, here I am working on my laptop writing and ready to share my riding experiences. This year I've decided also to share with you not only the good places you can go on your bike to eat but some great recipes I think as a biker or food fan you can

Toys in the Sun Run

2010-12-07T19:13:00.001-05:00

Last Sunday was the 23rd Toys in the Sun Run. This is world's largest Toy Run! Over 30,000 bikes participated benefiting the Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital and the James Jr Fund. Bikers were asked to donate $10 and a toy. The line up was at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino and the ride was to Markham Park in Sunrise. At Markham Park there were lots of vendors and a huge stage with different

Delicious Ride

2010-12-07T19:00:00.000-05:00

Check out my post about this great place to ride and have a bite that I posted on Bikers Report

charitybuzz | #2506159 - The Inside Look at Harley-Davidson, A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience for any Harley Fan!

2010-12-02T13:04:00.000-05:00

charitybuzz | #2506159 - The Inside Look at Harley-Davidson, A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience for any Harley Fan!

No Bikes in Colorado!

2010-11-16T19:31:00.000-05:00

Last week I went to Colorado Springs to a conference and managed to stayed on the weekend. On my previous days before the trip I started searching for fun things to do and places to visit during my stay. I knew the weather would be much colder than Miami but nothing too cold that would hold me back from my idea of renting a Harley and riding through the mountains... Well, that's what I thought!

More Pics from Biketoberfest

2010-11-16T19:10:00.000-05:00

Mini Harley My bike's twin sister! On our way to Destination Daytona Shoe shine anyone! Bikes on the dyno Bike heaven Lady in sexy outfit @ the Iron Horse Room we got through an add my husband posted on craigslist! Patches anyone?

Bikers Report

2010-10-19T16:35:00.000-04:00

I've been invited to post articles at http://bikersreport.com/, so check it out! Bikers Report is a collaboration of bikers and motorcycle riders who enjoy sharing their stories. They have writers, photographers and bloggers coming together in a joint effort to publish a purely entertaining site. I just posted an article about our last trip to Biketoberfest! I will have more stories and details

Harley Davidson Buenos Aires

2010-10-06T18:53:00.000-04:00

Dear friends, Sorry I have been absent for so long. I went abroad to visit my family in Argentina and was able to do some Harley time. I was able to visit the Harley Davidson dealer in Buenos Aires. This dealer is located in Martinez, 30 minutes away from downtown. The dealer is really nice. Bikes are much more expensive than in the US due to import taxes and costs. The bike they sell the most

Snake Road

2010-08-18T17:52:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't been posting lately, but the truth is that with this summer heat I haven't been riding too much. Last Saturday it was hot, over 100F, but my husband and I decided late that morning to go out for a ride.We had been told about a nice ride through the "Snake Road" in Miami, but we were never able to find it. Finally after some googling we knew exactly how to take it and

Women and Riding - Get Inspired!

2010-08-03T13:18:00.000-04:00

Her Need for Speed

2010-08-03T12:10:00.000-04:00

Check out this great video which won the Harley Davidson contest for female filmmakers to film women riding Harleys to encourage more women to ride Harleys.

Summer Gear

2010-07-18T19:40:00.000-04:00

When I did the riding course I remember the instructors putting a lot of emphasis on riding with the proper gear. Long sleeves, jeans, boots, gloves and so on. It sounds reasonable as if you fall off your bike your body is your airbag. I always ride with the proper gear, always, but this is the first summer I have my bike and living in Miami, summer gets very hot. With temperatures over 90F (30C)

Having trouble with U turns?? I know I have!

2010-06-30T11:40:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to share this video from Motorman Palladino. I think it shows clearly the ABC to making a U turn. After getting my bike I had been afraid of doing U turns, but then I got a hold of it and was able to make U turns. As time went by and I stopped practicing now I am afraid again and I am not able to do them. So I need to practice and get over it. Has this ever happened to you? Is

Don't be late to Pirate Republic

2010-06-25T11:49:00.000-04:00

As you already might know, every Saturday night (at least in summer) it’s Biker’s night at Pirate Republic Bar. This is a wonderful spot by the river in Fort Lauderdale. Last Saturday night we went with my husband around 10pm (we still haven’t got used to have dinner early as most Americans do). So, I must say that at 10pm the party was almost over. Bikes were already leaving and there were a

Can't stop laughing!

2010-06-22T11:17:00.000-04:00

Ride To Work Day is Monday June 21

2010-06-17T11:29:00.000-04:00

Did you know that Ride to Work Day was inspired by "Work to Ride - Ride to Work'" marketing materials created between 1989 and 1991 by the Aero Design and Manufacturing Company, a Minnesota based manufacturer of motorcycle riders clothing? In 1992 these items inspired motorcycle magazine editor Fred Rau to write an editorial calling for a national ride to work day. Read more about this day and

Checking out Flossie's

2010-06-15T23:41:00.000-04:00

I had heard about Flossie's online and decided to check it out. Must say that riding during the day with this heat (90-100F) is hard. Nevertheless, after checking the weather and making sure it was not going to rain we started our engines.Flossie's is in Fort Lauderdale by the train tracks. It has a nice Tiki Bar outside a large parking lot where bands play and a nice bar with pool tables

Glad I took it to Peterson’s

2010-06-08T15:13:00.000-04:00

After our “Naples Trip”, I took my bike to Peterson’s in order to get it fixed. As I had done my 10,000 miles service with them a couple of weeks ago, they told me that they wouldn’t charge me for the repair as they should have detected it at the 10K service. I must say that everyone I spoke to said that it was a very odd thing to happen to a bike. That sometimes the Dyna’s could have that

My mom had to hitchhike!

2010-06-01T23:39:00.000-04:00

My parents where thrilled to see that I had my own bike! My dad couldn’t wait until Sunday to go for a ride. Sunday morning we all went to Peterson’s to get my dad’s rented bike, a Sportster. The four of us headed route 41, through the everglades to Naples. We had lunch at Joanie’s Crab House and also stopped at the Iron Rhino Saloon, for may parents to see more bikes, listen to some music and

Telling my parents

2010-05-16T00:39:00.000-04:00

As you know, since last October my husband and I got our bikes. My father had motorcycles when I was very little and he loves them. When I was 8 years old he sold his bike in order to make a swimming pool in our house. That was the last time he rode. I knew he would be thrilled to know that I had my own bike and that I was traveling all along Florida on it enjoying the sightseeing’s, but as my

Have you felt like that lately?

2010-05-05T13:17:00.001-04:00

Harley Davidson Vanity Fair Celebrate Women Riders Month

2010-05-04T13:23:00.001-04:00

Harley Davidson Vanity Fair Celebrate Women Riders MonthPosted using ShareThis

Annual Mothers Day Girls Ride - Save the Date!

2010-04-27T20:44:00.000-04:00

Saw this and wanted to share this info with you guys. Our 2nd Annual Mothers Day Girls Ride will take place on Saturday, May 8th. We will meet at Cafe 27 at 10:30 and kickstands up at 11:00. We will be riding to Alabama Jacks via Krome Ave. and Card Sound Rd and coming home with a stop at Gilberts. This is Girls ride only..We always have a great day and look forward to this... Mother's

Out of gas

2010-04-07T11:39:00.000-04:00

Saturday morning, I was not able to make it in the morning to the Meetup to Lantana. Until that Wednesday we had had some friends from Argentina at home and felt like sleeping until late. I needed my me time! Sorry I couldn't make it. Nevertheless on Easter Sunday, we got on our bikes and went to church. Yeah! to church on our bikes! We were one of the few wearing jeans, but everyone was very

The Hollywood Motorcycle Riders Meetup

2010-04-02T10:49:00.000-04:00

I just joined this online group Hollywood Meet up. This group of people post short and long rides leaving from South Florida. I believe it will be a great opportunity to get to meet new friends and enjoy the camaraderie of hanging out together. On this site you can also access other Meet Up groups in different locations.This Saturday they will be riding TO OLD KEY LIME HOUSE IN LANTANA. I think

Never Ride without your camera

2010-04-01T11:01:00.000-04:00

Yes, it’s true. You never know what awaits you when you get on the road. Yesterday afternoon, when I got back from work I was kind of upset and told my husband we should go for a ride. The day was beautiful. So we got on our bikes and rode with no destination. After an hour of riding we decided to turn back home and came across Bike Night @hooters in Pembroke Pines. So we stopped to see some

Spokes Women

2010-03-29T10:05:00.000-04:00

Saw this video online and wanted to share it with you. Very inspirational. Watch CBS News Videos Online

Garage Party by car...

2010-03-22T19:47:00.000-04:00

Sunday March 21st, there was a Garage Party at Peterson's Miami, so I decided to go and find out what it was all about. Unfortunately my bike didn't start, so I had to take my car. There were 25 women aprox. at the Garage Party. Twenty of them who have never riden a bike and were anxious to learn about how they could do it. At the Garage Party we were able to find out how to customize our bikes,

Check out who on this video!!!

2010-03-16T10:01:00.000-04:00

Yes!!!! Me!!!! and my husband!!!!!sweet!

Girl Talk at Cafe 27 Restroom

2010-03-15T12:53:00.000-04:00

Standing in line in the restroom at Cafe 27, there were two women before me. One wearing boots and one had high heels. The lady in boots asked her: Do you ride in high heels? High Heels Girl said: Yeah! sure! high heels and no helmet, if I'm gone die, at least I want to die pretty :P

Riding down Main St.

2010-03-10T10:22:00.001-05:00

Bike Week Review

2010-03-09T11:05:00.000-05:00

Last Friday my husband and I headed to Daytona. It was a beautiful sunny day, once we were on our bikes ready to go; my husband's Electra was out of battery!!!! Seems that I had left it in contact after washing it the day before... Thanks to some neighbors we were able to charge it and one hour later were on our way to Bike Week! This was our first time there, everybody said there were fewer

Daytona Bike week 2010 pics

2010-03-08T23:29:00.000-05:00

Heading to Daytona

2010-03-04T23:40:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow morning we'll be heading to Bike Week! This will be my first, so I am kind of excited about seeing what it's all about. Today I went to get back my bike which I had left at Peterson's HD to get the 10K service. The service includes a HOG WASH the bike looks good but I think I had higher expectations on the wash. Nevertheless I am glad to head north with a nice looking bike. As my husband

Florida HD Tour Extended!!

2010-03-04T23:11:00.000-05:00

Just found out at Florida's HD Tour will be extended until May 31st!! Happy to be able to get more stamps!

Harleys in Argentina

2010-02-27T11:09:00.000-05:00

Foto:Mauro V. Rizzi LA NACION As you now I am from Argentina. When I lived there once in a while I saw a Harley Davidson, as they were not as popular as here. The fact that price of the bikes with all the import duties make them REALLY expensive could be a reason. But these last few years, more Harleys are on the streets and a couple of weeks ago in Mar del Plata the 1st International Harley

yes, I'm tweeting too!

2010-02-26T19:40:00.000-05:00

A couple of days ago I decided to try twitter. Everybody keeps on talking about it, so I decided to give it a try. I've started following some bikers and things I enjoy. I sometimes find it hard to tweet, as I don't always know what to say. But I guess that once you start tweeting I'll start rolling with it. I am happy to say, that since I 've opened my account I have some people following me too

My first Bike Event!!

2010-02-22T20:54:00.000-05:00

On Sunday we headed to Peterson's Harley Davidson as they were celebrating their 56 Anniversary. This was my first bike event. There were games, music, bbq and stands were you could add that special touch to your bike. From there we headed to Pompano to get one more stamp in our passport. There a few more days left before the tour ends... how many stamps did you get so far???

From Titusville to Miami

2010-02-22T20:47:00.000-05:00

Monday 3.14 am the Endeavor took off to the space! the launch was awesome. An incredible experience. I was glad we stayed to see it. After that we went back to bed and at 8 am we got on our bikes and went back home. We took I-95 as there were several Harley Davidson dealers along the way. Unfortunately they were closed on Monday ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! So we missed some stamps... We got home after

Super Bowl!!!

2010-02-16T11:06:00.000-05:00

At the Space Kennedy Center, when you get your ticket it is valid for two days, so as we were not able to do the bus tour around the Center we decided to go early in the morning and then return to Miami. On our way to Cape Canaveral we stopped at the Astronaut Hall of Fame, really interesting! and then went to the visitor complex and did the bus tour. A good thing about going places with your

Windy I-95

2010-02-11T19:04:00.000-05:00

Saturday morning we headed from Davenport to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. We rode along route 528. Before we were able to get to that route we got lost and all of a sudden we were driving on a sandy road! I really didn't feel very confident riding in such a surface. Getting near a curve there was a lot of water, my husband went by and it was REALLY slippery. I stopped before going

Stormy Hill and Gator Harley Davidson

2010-02-11T18:04:00.000-05:00

Friday morning we decided to get some stamps on our HD Passports. So we headed north on route 27 towards Stormy Hill Harley Davidson. Once there we went to Gator Harley Davidson in Leesburg. We got there by lunch time. As they were having a big event that weekend, there was mobile bbq waiting for us! This trailer is there on fridays and weekends. Sometimes it is at Gator HD or Stormy Hill. We had

My Husband's B- Day

2010-02-11T17:44:00.000-05:00