A must for Harley fans!
Published on July 29, 2008 By Island Dog In 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.


Comments
on Jul 29, 2008
Nice Grungey Harley look, good job on landing the deal with them.  
on Jul 29, 2008
I just sold my Harley-Davidson jacket on Ebay

I like the favorite icon very much
on Jul 29, 2008
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?
on Jul 29, 2008
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.
on Jul 29, 2008
Finally some nice themes start coming out and they all go to MyColors.
on Jul 29, 2008
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
on Jul 29, 2008
I agree if it wasn't for the Start logo I would think it was another halloween skin...    Like the icons though
on Jul 30, 2008
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.
on Jul 30, 2008
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.
on Jul 30, 2008
Yeah...I understand all that Zubaz...but I have to agree...it really doesn't scream Harley Davidson! Nice icons though!
on Jul 30, 2008

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...

on Jul 30, 2008
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.

on Jul 30, 2008
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
on Aug 01, 2008
i would only get this for the icons