Author Archives: Erik Sherman

Porsche Carrera GT Was a Superb Old-School Hypercar Long Before the 918


A decade before the 918, the Porsche Carrera GT established itself as an early analog hypercar great. We all remember the Porsche that first captured our attention. In a wider scope, we all remember the supercars that captivated us before the rest. Was it the 959? The Lamborghini Countach or the Ferrari 355? Whatever it… read more

Harley-Davidson Recall Names Over 80,000 Motorcycles for Deflating Tire Issues


A recent Harley-Davidson recall includes 82,117 Softails for tire pressure concerns that could ‘increase the risk of a crash.’ Harley-Davidson has a recall out for thousands of motorcycles from its Softail segment for a tire safety issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “The rear shock pre-load adjuster mounting tab installed on… read more

Layoffs and Laptimes: Harley-Davidson Crushes It at Road America as Dark Clouds Gather

Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Race Team at Road America.

Nothing like a Road America sweep to help keep Harley-Davidson workers hopeful as layoff rumors build. Harley-Davidson has racing in its DNA. Over 100 years ago, HDs like those of “The Wrecking Crew” spat dirt as spectators tasted of a relatively new sport. Today, the Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Race Team heads to crowd favorite… read more

Harley-Davidson Joins Forces With ‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ for a Hellish Custom Sportster S


Harley-Davidson ANZ injected inspiration from ‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ into this properly evil-looking Sportster S. Harley-Davidson has a long history of custom bikes. It’s one of the tenets of the brand, really. Buy a Harley, deck it out. But you don’t often see custom builds with video game influences. That is, until now. DOOM: The… read more

Custom 193-HP Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST Promises To Be a ‘CVO RR Killer’


Moonshine Horsepower built a 143ci CVO Road Glide ST with a tire-shredding 193 horsepower and 168 lb-ft of torque. Moonshine Harley-Davidson is a dealership. At least partially. A quick dip into the “Performance” tab of the dealer reveals “Moonshine Horsepower.” Like the assertions of so many historic performance car and motorcycle builders, there’s a promise.… read more