2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON S TREET GLIDE

The biggest news out of big H-D in several years was the release of the all-new Milwaukee-Eight line of motors. This new powerplant combines the classic looks of the V-twin Harley has become world famous for, with the forefront of modern motorcycle technology. Big H-D isn’t like other companies. It can’t just come out with a new powerplant every two years with minor tweaks. It sells more motorcycles than most of all other manufacturers combined. Any update to its bikes, especially the motors, has a long-reaching effect that sets up a time in history. The 2017s are now the latest motors and the best motor it has ever released.

In 2014, Harley redesigned its entire chassis, electronics, and suspension with the Rushmore bikes. Back then, we loved the 2014 Street Glide and called it the best Glide built to date. Now in 2017, Harley combined the best chassis with the best motor and probably produced one of the best motorcycles, not just “Harleys,” to date. The MilwaukeeEight is a beast of a motor with tons of untapped potential just waiting for the aftermarket to catch up. Power is nothing without control, and the 2017 Street Glide has that too!

More than likely this motor and chassis combination is here to stay for a while. If there was ever a time to hit up the local dealer and purchase a new bike, it’s now. Not only will this combination serve you well today, you’ll get a jump on all your buddies as new and innovative products get released. HB

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS. Dedicated, professional, and most of all biker.

WHAT DO YOU RIDE?

I have a few, but I mostly ride my ’09 bagger, my ’73 FLH, and my rigid bobber.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST BIKE?

A 1969 Honda CL450 and I still have it.

WHAT IS YOUR ALL-TIME FAVORITE BIKE?

My kick-only 1979 FX alternator/generator Shovelhead that is a tribute to my gramp’s 1929 JD.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO WORK IN THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY?

What better work is worth devoting your life to?

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?

Guiding my daughter in getting herself dual college degrees. A Ph.D in cardio physiology and a master’s in physician assistant sciences.

ASSOCIATIONS: AIMExpo/MIC Events, Kustom Kulture Artisan Shows, A Bikers Garage

LOCATION: Southlake, TX

WEBSITE: aimexpousa.com/custombikeshows.com/abikersgarage.com

HANDLE: @bobkzcustomculture

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST REGRET?

That I didn’t spend more time with my youngest brother who passed away at 51 years old.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Young builders and fabricators who are following their dreams and taking care of their families at the same time. And of course my daughter.

ANY LAST WORDS?

Be yourself because an original is worth more than a copy. Work hard and play harder because you can always rest after you die. HB