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The Cafe Racer, developed by Polish custom bike company Game Over Cycles (GOC)

Published on October 11, 2016 under Blog
The Cafe Racer, developed by Polish custom bike company Game Over Cycles (GOC)
This October, the Hard Rock Cafe in Krakow, Poland, will unveil one of its rarest and most unique exhibits. On October 21st, the world-renowned US restaurant will add a custom Harley Davidson motorcycle to its collection of rock and roll artefacts. The Cafe Racer, developed by Polish custom bike company Game Over Cycles (GOC), will show just what happens when the motorcycle world and the music world collide. Known for their groundbreaking ideas, the GOC crew started out with a Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 and built it up into a symbol of the rock and roll lifestyle. The rear swing-arm has…
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FIN® ASSISTS IN RECOVERING STOLEN 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLE

Published on October 10, 2016 under AMA
FIN® ASSISTS IN RECOVERING STOLEN 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLE
FIN® ASSISTS IN RECOVERING STOLEN 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLE Miami, FL - At 1:01AM on Sept. 29, 2016, the Find It Now GPS theft recovery team received notice of a stolen 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycle. Utilizing the FIN® GPS security device installed at the time of motorcycle purchase from Gables Motorsports of Miami, a FIN® recovery expert was able to immediately track the stolen motorcycle, which was discovered to be moving. Specific details were relayed directly to responding law enforcement. It became apparent that once the thief was aware that the police were chasing after him, he immediately attempted to…
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Suzuki Motor of America Inc. is dinner sponsor of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Published on October 10, 2016 under AMA
Suzuki Motor of America Inc. is dinner sponsor of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Ceremony on Oct. 13 in Orlando to induct eight Hall of Famers PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association welcomes Suzuki Motor of America Inc. as the dinner sponsor for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's 2016 induction ceremony, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. "The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame exists to celebrate and preserve the rich tradition of motorcycling in America, and the annual induction ceremony…
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Suspension Technologies Ships Hooligan Racing Shocks®

Published on October 7, 2016 under Blog
Suspension Technologies Ships Hooligan Racing Shocks®
Suspension Technologies' Hooligan Shocks Transforms Harley's Sportsters into a New Motorcycle Suspension Technologies U.S.A. announced today that they are shipping their Hooligan Racer Shock® for the Harley-Davidson® Hooligan-class race bikes.   Whether you're Hooligan racing or just want more performance, the Suspension Technologies U.S.A.'s Hooligan Shocks for 2000-2017 Harley-Davidson Sportsters models delivers a real performance edge for street bikes and dirt track racers. A Hooligan Racer Shock® is built with premium components in a technically-advanced design so that it will significantly increase the capabilities of the bike, including stopping, accelerating and turning. In addition, because it is designed for racing…
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American Motorcyclist Association Objects to Exclusion of Motorcycles in new DOT Safety Plan

Published on October 6, 2016 under AMA
American Motorcyclist Association Objects to Exclusion of Motorcycles in new DOT Safety Plan Concerns raised about possible future ban on motorcycles PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The new federal safety initiative-Road to Zero-announced today by the U.S. Department of Transportation ignores a significant sector of the nation's road users-the millions of Americans who choose motorcycles as their favorite form of transportation. The Road to Zero initiative is a coalition tackling the task of ending road fatalities within 30 years. The coalition includes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Safety…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes Indian Motorcycle

Published on October 6, 2016 under AMA
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes Indian Motorcycle as a platinum sponsor of 2016 induction ceremony Ceremony on Oct. 13 in Orlando to induct eight Hall of Famers PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Indian Motorcycle is joining the companies providing support to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's 2016 induction ceremony, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. "As America's first motorcycle company, Indian Motocycle made an indelible impact on motorcycling in America," said AMA Chief Operations Officer…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes American Honda

Published on October 5, 2016 under AMA
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame welcomes American Honda as a platinum sponsor of 2016 induction ceremony Ceremony on Oct. 13 in Orlando to induct eight Hall of Famers PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to welcome American Honda's support for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's 2016 induction ceremony, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. "Numerous AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers, from engine tuners to ambassadors to champions, made their marks with Honda motorcycles," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey.…
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CFTA Santa Rosa Weekend Thank You

Published on October 5, 2016 under Blog
CFTA Santa Rosa Weekend Thank You
CFTA Santa Rosa Weekend Thank You To everyone who participated: We did it! You guys put on an epic show that weekend. We had fantastically close racing, Fans Choice streaming coverage, Joe Kopp riding the new Indian flat track bike the first time in public, a rockin' band, and two top notch announcers calling the action. Thanks so much to our dedicated professional crew and you, our loyal racers for helping CFTA achieve the initial goal we set out for ourselves. What happened on Saturday night was a vision come true, a plan five years in the making. When CFTA…
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Heartland USA Chooses V-Twin Marketing as Their Agency of Record

Published on October 5, 2016 under Blog
Heartland USA Chooses V-Twin Marketing as Their Agency of Record
Heartland USA Chooses V-Twin Marketing as Their Agency of Record Heartland USA has been known for their E-Z Rear Fender Conversions and quality accessories for the American V-Twin marketplace for the last 20 years has recently had a change in ownership. The founder and owner Jim Grove has announced he Is embarking on a new chapter and that he wants to slow his life down and retire from the motorcycle industry. With that said, he has announced the sale of Heartland USA to his Previous Director of Sales and Marketing and V-Twin industry veteran Lonny Spiva. Lonny Spiva is a veteran of…
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Check Out the Three Coolest Locations in Daytona Beach … Love Jugs!

Published on October 5, 2016 under Blog
Check Out the Three Coolest Locations in Daytona Beach … Love Jugs!
Check Out the Three Coolest Locations in Daytona Beach ... Love Jugs! And Now Available for Indians Too! Love Jugs Cool Master System for Indian Motorcycles Going to Daytona Beach? Get ready for the time of your life ... The weather conditions will vary from hot to cold, windy to rainy and back to hot as hell. Two or more hours in stop and start traffic will catch your attention ... if not 2nd degree burns to your thighs. NOW AVAILABLE FOR INDIAN MOTORCYCLES! Given the huge success in cooling Harley's V-Twin engines, Hammerhead has responded to the demands of…
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FIN® Exhibits at AIMExpo for 4th Consecutive Year – Booth #1772

Published on October 5, 2016 under Blog
FIN® Exhibits at AIMExpo for 4th Consecutive Year – Booth #1772
FIN® Exhibits at AIMExpo for 4th Consecutive Year - Booth #1772 Find It Now USA, LLC, the market leader in Motorcycle and Powersports GPS Security since 2008, is pleased to announce its continued participation in the 4th annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo). AIMExpo is the powersports industry's largest trade and consumer show in North America, set to take place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida from October 13-16, 2016. FIN® is proud to be one of the driving forces behind the addition of the "American Made" section. For prospective dealers, we're excited to have the…
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KRAWIEC RACES SCREAMIN’ EAGLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON POWER TO BIG NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN AT MAPLE GROVE

Published on October 4, 2016 under AMA
KRAWIEC RACES SCREAMIN’ EAGLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON POWER TO BIG NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN AT MAPLE GROVE
KRAWIEC RACES SCREAMIN’ EAGLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON POWER TO BIG NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN AT MAPLE GROVE Harley Screamin’ Eagle Rider Andrew Hines Continues Firm Grip on Points Lead MOHNTON, Pa. (October 3, 2016) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec charges within 38 points of championship contention with a big Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Krawiec powered through the field on a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, racing from the second qualifying position after rain washed out all but one qualifying session on Friday and Saturday. The win moves Krawiec from fifth…
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FACTORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR750 POWERS BRAD BAKER TO VICTORY IN AMA GNC1 FLAT TRACK FINAL

Published on September 26, 2016 under AMA
FACTORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR750 POWERS BRAD BAKER TO VICTORY IN AMA GNC1 FLAT TRACK FINAL
FACTORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR750 POWERS BRAD BAKER TO VICTORY IN AMA GNC1 FLAT TRACK FINAL   SANTA ROSA, California (September 25, 2016) – Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson factory rider Brad “The Bullet” Baker  dominated the field to win the Ramspur Winery Santa Rosa Mile by a commanding 10.5 seconds. Riding a Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle, the win on the track at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds is first of the 2016 season for Baker in four combined podium appearances on the 14-race schedule.   "Great way to end this up-and-down day and season,” said Baker. “Running in the semi-final gave me a chance to…
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