Harley Davidson Museum, and on the Desktop

A must for Harley fans!

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 by Island Dog | Discussion: WinCustomize News

Harley-Davidson is a name pretty much everyone knows, whether you are a biker or not.  They are one of the most recognizable brands and have a definite mark in American history.  Earlier this month, Harley-Davidson opened a museum in Milwaukee with a bunch of antique bikes and memorabilia, along with a history of HD productions. 

This place is huge as they took 20 acres and placed 3 building and filled it with archives, a gallery, and of course a store.  You can find more info about the museum at this link.  They also have a virtual tour to check out as well.

Speaking of Harley-Davidson, have you seen the Harley-Davidson Raw MyColors theme?  I’m not a biker, but that won’t stop me from putting these theme on my desktop.  All I need now is some leather chaps to go with it!  It includes a visual style, wallpaper, and several gadgets for your desktop.  Harley fans should also rejoice as this theme will also be available on CD in Harley-Davidson stores in the coming weeks!

For now you can check out and purchase the MyColors theme here.  Remember, Object Desktop subscribers get a discount too.

vStyler
Reply #1 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:21 PM
Nice Grungey Harley look, good job on landing the deal with them.  
Elsius Saint
Reply #2 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:53 PM
I just sold my Harley-Davidson jacket on Ebay

I like the favorite icon very much
zakai1369
Reply #3 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 3:42 PM
I like the theme. I mean it's Harley how could you not? But isn't that media player kind of out of place with the rest of it?
Elsius Saint
Reply #4 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 3:58 PM
The only thing relating the Windowblinds to Harley-Davidson is the Start Menu. Harley-Davidson has some nice graphics the windowblinds could have been built around, but it's still a nice skin in term of quality. The IconPackager sets things right though The Media Player might be an extra they throw in there.
WebGizmos
Reply #5 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 7:03 PM
Finally some nice themes start coming out and they all go to MyColors.
ZubaZ
Reply #6 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:00 PM
The only thing relating the Windowblinds to Harley-Davidson is the Start Menu.
Have you seen thier new line of stripped down bikes?  Very sweet and this skin goes right along with it.

HD Dark Custom
Diafragma
Reply #7 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:19 PM
I agree if it wasn't for the Start logo I would think it was another halloween skin...    Like the icons though
Doronila1
Reply #8 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:24 AM
Have you seen thier new line of stripped down bikes? Very sweet and this skin goes right along with it.
Yes but for 20 dollars i would expect a lot more to be honest. This is just going the EA way and rushing it out When i think harley davidson i think big beefy bikes, chrome, black, and high performance. This just doesnt scream any of that ( Of course that is my opinion and i hope i dont get any of the stardock crew after me with metal poles on their brand new night rod bikes I think it should have been designed around a bike rather than the images on the HD site.
ZubaZ
Reply #9 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:39 AM
The thing about licenses is that you have to find a balance of what the client wants and what the designers want.  I'm guessing that this is where that balance was.

Possible considerations:
  • Is it usable?
  • Is it brandable?
  • Is it marketable?
  • Where is it going to be sold?
I don't know . . I'm not a Harley rider; neither old skool or new breed.  It might appeal to one group more than the other.
WebGizmos
Reply #10 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:42 AM
Yeah...I understand all that Zubaz...but I have to agree...it really doesn't scream Harley Davidson! Nice icons though!
Jafo
Reply #11 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:38 AM

When i think harley davidson i think big beefy bikes, chrome, black, and high performance.

Actually....with me being an Official at the World Superbikes and the MotoGP....when I think of Harley Davidson I think of 'Yank-tank' but with 2 wheels missing...

Just don't tell my Brother In Law ...he has two of 'em... '42 WLA outfit and a '82 softail...

Doronila1
Reply #12 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 10:47 AM
Just don't tell my Brother In Law ...he has two of 'em... '42 WLA outfit and a '82 softail..


Ever asked your brother in law for a spin in the 42?
Perfect for when the missus is doing your head in!
Leave her to nag in the house while you enjoy the freedom a bike can give ya
Man i want a bike lol.

zakai1369
Reply #13 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:23 AM
Perfect for when the missus is doing your head in!
Leave her to nag in the house while you enjoy the freedom a bike can give ya
Man i want a bike lol.


Get rid of the missus and you wont need the bike but you'll be able to afford it sooner
wrigleys
Reply #14 Friday, August 1, 2008 9:18 PM
i would only get this for the icons

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