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minuscule readout on 2024 models. I was relieved to see an analog display, as the previous digital dash was difficult to discern. The Blue Burst paint( an $ 850 upgrade) is striking and more eye- catching than the Billard Gray and Vivid Black color options. Starting at $ 24,199, this is one of the most affordable touring bikes in Harley- Davidson’ s lineup. My only issue with the Low Rider ST is the 27- inch seat height. I’ m 6- foot- 1 and have a 34- inch inseam, so the ergonomics are a little snug for my liking, but as the name implies, this is a Low Rider.
My 81- mile return ride ended where the journey began. I handed the bike back, but my day was not over. Any self- respecting motorcyclist can’ t go through Milwaukee without taking a tour of the Harley- Davidson Museum. I spent a couple of hours recounting the rich history of the Motor Company at this motorcycling mecca. This was my
RESOURCES:
• Milwaukee: VisitMilwaukee. org
• Horicon National Wildlife Refuge: FWS. gov / refuge / horicon
• Ripon: Ripon-WI. com
• Green Lake: VisitGreenLake. com
• Green Lake Country: GLCountry. com
• Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center: HeidelHouse. com
• Heckrodt Wetland Reserve: HeckrodtNatureCenter. org
• Oshkosh: VisitOshkosh. com
• Lake Winnebago Region: FDL. com second stop at the museum and was undoubtedly a highlight of this trip. Visitors can see the dawn of motorcycle design and its evolution over the years under the bar and shield. The curation is top- tier and rivals any automotive museum in the world. It is worth
This classic Chevy caught my eye at a car show in Oshkosh’ s South Park.
witnessing, and it made for an ideal and fitting end to my tour of Wisconsin.
Christian Pierce is a freelance writer whose work has been published in Rider and on sites like RevZilla’ s Common Tread, HotCars, TopSpeed, and Road Dirt. He grew up in Laconia, New Hampshire, site of the legendary motorcycle rally, and now resides in Atlanta, where he works in the film and television industry.
The Motor Company’ s museum is a must-see for any motorcyclist traveling through Milwaukee.