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Spyke & Mike

Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it Too! It’s been a beautiful spring my BTR friends. There hasn’t been much rain, perfect riding temperature, and I’m really enjoying the Fat Bird 2. Next month you’ll be able to see all the pictures of my fantastic build and me riding on it. Or is that flying? I’m not really sure since I am a bird. After the demise of the original Fat Bird, Mike swore off going back to Leesburg. It took some arm twisting from his good friends, Breen and Terry, owners of KoolKats Saloon in Belleview,…
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Craven Moorehead – MAY I SEND YOU A MESSAGE?

MAY I SEND YOU A MESSAGE? With all the recent activity in my life, it becomes unusually difficult for me to enjoy just hanging out or being my usual rotten self. I have been constantly reminded of my degenerate lifestyle and lack of reasonable income, plus the fact that no matter what I do, some kind of crap comes up that prevents my happiness and success. Well, not really. I mean, it could be worse - much worse. Here’s an example: I had to go to the office today to do some business and when I left there, RT60 was…
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Brian Harlow’s Minnow-’58 H-D FL

  Brian Harlow's Minnow-'58 H-D FL This 1958 Harley-Davidson FL will always be parked at the lodge for so many reasons. The reliability and pure enjoyment of this bike is undeniable, followed by the amount of friends that have played a part in its coming together on the cheap. The bike doesn’t test me or tempt me—it’s just a harmonious relationship between man and machine. There is nothing more than I can ask for! So as the paint fades and the cases start to drip there will be no love lost but rather stories to tell and miles to go.…
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Tune-In Alert! Catch Saturday’s Arizona Mile Live on FansChoice.tv at 5 pm ET

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 11, 2018) - The first Mile of the 2018 American Flat Track season is here, folks, and if you can't catch the Law Tigers Arizona Mile presented by Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson in person at the luxurious Turf Paradise venue, you can watch all the action live and as it happens on FansChoice.tv beginning at 5:00 pm ET. Mile racing is always fast and always unpredictable, so don't miss it! How to Watch: NBCSN and FansChoice.tv are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2018 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT moves to highly-coveted,…
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Cycle Rama-It’s All About Horsepower!

At Cycle-Rama we have been porting cylinders heads and building hi-performance motors since 1976. We have set numerous national records in drag racing in many classes for our customers and ourselves. In 1995, Cycle-Rama started working on Harley-Davidson's. Our research and development program on EVO motors has allowed us to work with some of the top manufacturers in the country, testing and evaluating new products. Cycle-Rama cylinder head porting is second to none. Our heads are designed with a flow curve to optimize velocity and port volume for true high-performance street riding. Our performance packages speak for themselves, on the street…
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AMA names 2018 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champions and Award Winners

  Anderson, Osborne, Plessinger take home class titles; Sexton, Bloss named rookies of the year   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the 2018 class champions and rookies of the year for Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. Husqvarna rider Jason Anderson is the 2018 450SX champion. Yamaha rider Aaron Plessinger won the West 250SX Class title. And Husqvarna rider Zach Osborne took home the East 250SX Class championship. "The AMA extends its congratulations to all three Monster Energy AMA Supercross class champions," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Jason, Aaron and Zach are…
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Born To Ride Women’s World, Dr. Rebecca Kuo-Ryan

Dr. Rebecca Kuo-Ryan is Skilled on the Track and in the Operating Room “What are you doing?” This was Rebecca question to her boyfriend Robert when he bought a motorcycle. Rebecca had never been around bikes but as an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in spinal injury and as the daughter of an orthopedic surgeon, she’d seen several people who’d wiped out and ended up in the operating room. She noticed that Robert was a very careful rider and soon, knowing how much it meant to him, Rebecca gave it a try. Despite seeing results of accidents, she wasn’t afraid…
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Jim Fanin-Cool, Calm and Collected

Jim Fanin is one of America’s foremost thought leaders. He is the premier coach of champions having mentored the “best of the best” in sports and business for 40 years. Enjoy his latest book on optimism, The Pebble in the Shoe. For 40 years, I’ve assisted the best athletes in the world and corporate executives meet adversity head-on in some of the toughest arenas on the planet. From The Masters, World Series, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Wimbledon and boardrooms from the Fortune 500, I’ve provided concrete tools to be cool, calm and collected, especially during “moments of truth” when the…
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Three Amigos Ride Baja

An extended road trip across the deep Southwest has long been one of my bucket list items. In March, I fulfilled that dream in grand fashion. MotoQuest, one of America’s premier motorcycle tour companies, granted me the opportunity to ride along on one of their “Baja Adventure” tours, from Cabo San Lucas at the bottom of the peninsula, 1,500 miles north to Los Angeles. It simply doesn’t get any more “deep Southwest” than Baja. Accompanied by two childhood chums, Lyle and Jimmy, we flew into Cabo and met up with Darin, Lyle’s son and MotoQuest tour guide, and his bride…
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Japanese Tattoos-History • Culture • Design, Japanese Irezumi

“A well-researched book offering great information about the modern world of Japanese tattooing with a firm respect for the traditions that it comes from.” Doug Hardy, second-generation American tattooist Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese irezumi (tattoos) so that readers can avoid getting ink they don’t understand or, worse, they’ll regret. This photo-heavy book traces the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so readers will be better informed as to what they mean and have a deeper understanding of irezumi. Tattoos featured range from traditional tebori (hand-poked) and kanji tattoos…
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Moto America-Launch Pad Road Atlanta

The 2018 MotoAmerica racing season roared off its “launch pad” at Road Atlanta, April 14 and 15, to great fanfare. With nail-biting racing, accompanied by the gravity-defying stunt shows from the Tony Hawk Experience and American Motor Drome’s Wall of Death, MotoAmerica put on a weekend spectacle like no other. The “young guns” of Junior Cup (300-400cc) led off both days, racing for glory in the MotoAmerica entry-level class. Of particular note to Born To Ride was the first-ever female podium in American road racing history, as Jamie Astudillo took 3rd place on Sunday after a 4th place finish on…
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Meaning of Memorial Day

I have approached this subject several times over the years, Memorial Day is not the official start of summer, nor should it be the reason for a 3-day long weekend of parties, barbecues, or car sales. Memorial Day has had several names over the 150 years of its existence; however, the reason for Memorial Day stays the same. The day is for honoring and showing respect for those who have been killed while serving in the military, beginning with the Civil War through current military engagements. Over the years Memorial Day has diminished as a national holiday and has became…
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Boaterz N’ Bikers of America-Hull of a Tour 4

Last summer, more than a dozen boating industry folk cruised throughout New England at the helm of shiny Harley-Davidson rides as part of Boaterz n Bikerz of America HULL OF A TOUR: The Lobster Roll! The fourth in a series of organized, annual motorcycling and boat tours staged throughout America, Hull of a Tour is primarily geared for members of the boating industry and their friends. No matter the location, spectacular scenic roads, and destinations, hooking up with colleagues, and enjoying great grub are always on the agenda, as are the fun sponsored boating activities, which is what makes this…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SAYS ‘THANK YOU’ TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND THEIR SPOUSES

Extends $99 Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy Offer to Spouses of Those Who Have Served, As Well as Spouses of First Responders MILWAUKEE (May 9, 2018) Friday is Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Harley-Davidson – to thank the millions of people who protect our country, our safety, and our freedom to ride and their spouses – is extending the offer of Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy New Rider Course to spouses of eligible current and former U.S. military personnel and first responders (law enforcement, fire, and EMS) for just $99. “Along with saying thank you to those who have served, Military Spouse Appreciation Day…
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MotoAmerica Round 3

MotoAmerica Round 3 Virginia International Raceway MotoAmerica roared into VIR over the weekend, for what became an insane weekend of racing action. Saturday saw the Liqui Moli Junior Cup win return to Alex Dumas on his Orange Brigade/JP43 KTM 390, followed by Attack Performance Yamaha Gavin Anthony and AGVSport Yamaha Jay Newton in a thriller of a race. Twins Cup saw a trio of Suzuki SV650s take the podium, with Xavier Zayat, Chris Parrish, and Curtis Murray taking top honors. Supersport 600 class was dominated Saturday by Factory Yamaha racer JD Beach, chased hard by Rickdiculous Racing Hayden Gillim in…
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2018 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Announces live Entertainment at Old Bike Barn Crossroads

Fans of Country Music, Rockabilly, Americana, and Blues are in for a Treat PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- 2018 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will feature a variety of live music to energize and entertain motorcycling enthusiasts through the weekend, July 6-8 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. "We have some high-energy acts coming to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this year, including country, blues, rock and Americana artists," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. "The main stage at Old Bike Barn Crossroads offers people a chance to hear some great music while enjoying some food and a cold beverage before heading…
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