American Iron Speed-n-Cycle

07/21/2026

Enjoying the air conditioner today at the shop.

07/20/2026

The FXRC Low Glide Custom is one of those Harleys a lot of people may have forgotten, but the guys who know bikes usually haven’t.

Harley brought it in during 1985 as part of the FXR family, a platform that earned a reputation for handling better than a lot of people expected from a Big Twin. The FXRC leaned a little more toward the custom side, but still carried the kind of look that holds up decades later.

It may not be the first model people bring up when they talk about old Harleys, but that is part of what makes it interesting now.

Does anybody own one, ride one, or wish they had one?

07/17/2026

When Greg Fielder took over American Iron Speed-n-Cycle in 2018, he brought years of heavy welding, truck repair, and grit with him.

He promised former owner Chris Beall one thing: to honor the history of the American V-Twin machine and never embarrass the brand.

Today, our priority hasn't changed. No fluff. No corporate nonsense.

Just integrity, unmatched workmanship, and treating every customer who walks through our doors like a friend.

When you bring your ride to 1802 Rosemont Ave, you’re bringing it home! 🛠️🦅

07/16/2026

Built for riders, wrenchers, and the American V-Twin community.

Our shop tees don't do fashion-brand fluff. They're heavy-duty, classic, and made to survive a long day in the garage or a hard day on the highway.

Grab yours in classic black, heavyweight, or tri-blend.

Check out the online shop here: https://bit.ly/47GfDFB

07/15/2026

07/13/2026

The 1991 Harley-Davidson FXDB Sturgis was a one-year, limited-edition model built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Sturgis rally.

It is widely recognized as Harley-Davidson’s first Dyna, pairing an 80 ci Evolution V-twin and 5-speed transmission with the new Dyna Glide chassis.

We’ve had a few of these roll through the shop over the years.

07/08/2026

Our latest email is out.

Inside this one, we’re talking about common Harley-Davidson® and American-made V-Twin problems riders ignore until they turn into bigger and more expensive repairs, deets about Gettysburg Bike Week, what’s coming up on the July riding calendar, and details on this year’s Miles for Mercy Poker Run, Bike Night, and Car Show.

If you ride, there’s something in this one for you. ➡️ https://campaignlp.constantcontact.com/em/1142202363183/3d231ace-f31e-419c-ada5-c8bd54f39e47

Check it out and make sure you’re keeping up with what’s happening at the shop and on the road.

07/06/2026

The FXRT was one of those Harleys people did not fully appreciate until years later.

Built from 1983 to 1992, the FXRT Sport Glide put a rubber-mounted Big Twin in the FXR chassis and gave it a frame-mounted fairing, hard bags, and a setup that could actually handle a winding road better than most people expected from a Harley back then.

Early bikes came with the Shovelhead, then Harley switched over to the Evolution motor. It was a lighter, more performance-minded touring bike for riders who wanted to put miles on something without riding a full dresser.

Back then, not everybody got it.

Now, guys hunt them down, build around them, and talk about them like Harley was onto something the whole time.

07/04/2026

To us, the American Dream was exactly what you would expect: a rough start, a long road of learning, hustling to get ahead, and a journey that is never really over.

As a small business owner, running an independent shop is not always easy. We wear every hat in the business. There is red tape, there are always fires to put out, and sometimes the parts still do not show up. It is a constant push and pull between business and personal life.

We would like to thank our team, Ms. Lorie and Cody Hipkins, for their relentless loyalty and dedication to keeping this shop up and running, and our customers, vendors, and associates for your continued support.

When your blood runs deep, and your skillset keeps you upright, every little bit matters, and it still does. The American Dream is now. Every day, we work for it to keep this independent Harley garage open.

It is not easy, but it is a proud moment to have the opportunity and ability to make our dreams come true.

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