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Katja and Miracle Mike (the Nitrous-breathing Indian Scout named after a headless chicken)

Former Grand Prix rider Katja Poensgen only signed on to ride for the resurrected Indian brand on June 10, but in the following week she has taken two spectacular wins and generated more race-winning publicity than the brand has had in Europe for a century. And just to add flavor to the story, the 39-year-old's Nitrous-Oxide-burning 185-hp Indian Scout motorcycle is named "Miracle Mike", after a headless chicken of the same name. You couldn't make this stuff up. Read more Retrieved June, 23 2017 from; http://newatlas.com/katja-poensgen-indian-scout-nitrous-miracle-mike/50147/
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U.S. Trade Representative is ‘Sympathetic’ to Motorcyclists, but Won’t Take Action

Lighthizer tells House committee negotiations continue in Bikes for Beef dispute PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told a congressional committee Thursday that he is "sympathetic" to American motorcyclists, dealerships and others, but he cannot remove small-displacement European motorcycles from a proposed import tariff while negotiations continue in a dispute with the European Union over U.S. beef imports. "While we appreciate Ambassador Lighthizer's sympathy, we need action, not sympathy," said Rob Dingman, president and CEO of the American Motorcyclist Association. "He has chosen the U.S. beef industry over American motorcyclists and Americans who own and operate motorcycle dealerships."…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Skip Van Leeuwen Passes Away

American Motorcyclist Association extends condolences to family, friends   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Skip Van Leeuwen, one of the best Tourist Trophy riders in the history of AMA racing, passed away today, June 21. He was 78. "The American Motorcyclist Association extends heartfelt condolences to the Van Leeuwen family and to all of Skip's friends inside and outside the motorcycling community," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. Mr. Van Leeuwen was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. Mr. Van Leeuwen dominated AMA TT competition in the mid-1960s, winning four nationals on the small dirt-track circuits that…
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American Flat Track Hits The Pea Gravel For The Lima Half-Mile Presented By Indian Motorcycle

Jared Mees and Shayna Texter look to take another win and expand their points lead at Lima   DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 21, 2017) – This weekend, American Flat Track arrives in Lima, Ohio for the Lima Half-Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle, on June 24. One of the fan-favorite events on the calendar, the series can count on a huge gathering of loyal and knowledgeable fans to turn out for the Lima Half-Mile and provide a spectacular atmosphere at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Following a stretch of five Miles in six weeks, the Lima Half-Mile presents a different sort of…
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USA Today Features Motorcycle Industry Council’s Snapshot Infographic for Ride To Work Day

USA Today Features Motorcycle Industry Council's Snapshot Infographic for Ride To Work Day   IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2017 – America’s national newspaper USA Today features a Ride To Work Day infographic on the front of the Life section today, as motorcyclists everywhere commute to their jobs, saving fuel and parking spaces while enjoying the trip. This is the 26th annual Ride To Work Day, with motorcycle and scooter clubs across the country encouraging riders to commute on two wheels. According to Ride to Work, a non-profit advocacy organization, “adding motorcycles and scooters helps traffic flow better” and two-wheelers “consume…
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DARE TO GET LOST

A bivouac, your reliable companion on your journeys, providing the necessary shelter and let you enjoy the outdoors the purest way possible. The bivouac uses the motorcycle as a part of the supporting structure to reduce the package size to a minimum.
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TOP 1 ACK ATTACK: MIKE AKATIFF, THE MAN BEHIND THE WORLD’S FASTEST MOTORCYCLE

Motorcycle Racer, Avionics Expert, Land Speed Record Holder! San Mateo, CA — TOP 1 ACK ATTACK became the world's fastest motorcycle when it set the Land Speed Record of 376.363 mph/605.697 km/h back in 2010. Although no one has beaten his twin-engined streamliner in the better part of a decade, builder Mike Akatiff is not the type to rest on his laurels. Rather than retiring, he is going after 400 mph on the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in the Andes mountains August 3-8, 2017. “I’ll never retire,” he says. “The day I retire, I’d be dead. I always need…
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TC Road Gear – Eclectic Ladies Chaps

I love the opportunity to talk with people who are successful motorcycle clothing entrepreneurs. It’s enlightening to see the focus, the drive, the vision, and the purpose as to why they start a company to produce a product that motorcyclists love, enjoy, and want to wear everytime they are out on the bike! Well, I had the delightful opportunity to speak with two incredible businessmen that have the unique vision and purpose that I just adore!   Konstantin Dolgan and Tommy Gay are visionaries in their respective field of profession. Konstantin started the LA New Product Development Team. It is…
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The Mysteries of Life. …

Bikernet.com News 06-09-17 The mysteries of life. ...  
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NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET ROD DRAG BIKES READY TO RACE AT ENGLISHTOWN

Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Team Set to Roll Out All-New NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles MILWAUKEE (June 7, 2017) – The Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork for its Pro Stock Motorcycle competition bikes at the NHRA Summer Nationals, June 8-11, at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Englishtown, N.J. Powered by the liquid-cooled High Output Revolution X 750 engine with suspension tuned for maneuvering through traffic and gritty urban streets and steeped in tough Harley-Davidson® Dark Custom™ styling, the Harley-Davidson® Street Rod inspires…
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Harley-Davidson Recalls 57,000 Motorcycles

DETROIT (AP) -- Harley-Davidson is recalling about 57,000 motorcycles worldwide because an oil line can come loose, spewing oil into the path of the rear tire. Harley-Davidson recalls 57,000 motorcycles Oil line can detach and cause crash Dealers will inspect the clamps and fix them free of charge Harley-Davidson The recall covers certain 2017 Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Police Electra Glide, Police Road King, Road King, Road King Special, Street Glide, Street Glide Special, Road Glide and Road Glide Special motorcycles built from July 2, 2016 through May 9, 2017. Harley says a clamp on an engine oil cooler line…
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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will Celebrate Riders of Kawasaki

Kawasaki history, riders and Hall of Famers will take center stage July 7-9 at Lexington's Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- On July 7-9 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Riders of Kawasaki, will showcase the riders and machines that have made Kawasaki motorcycles famous for more than five decades in America. "Since 1966, Kawasaki has delivered on its promise to provide American motorcyclists high-performance fun, sensible transportation, the keys to two-wheeled adventure and everything in between," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. "AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Riders of…
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American Flat Track California Bound For The Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile Presented By Cycle Gear

Bryan Smith looks to score seven-straight Sacramento Mile wins; Harley-Davidson's Factory Flat Track Team ready to fire back   DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 18, 2017) – American Flat Track is approaching Turn 2 on its dash around four Miles in four weeks as the series heads to the Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, Calif., on May 20.   Located in one of flat track’s traditional hotbeds, the Sacto Mile is rich with Grand National Championship history and has been the site of many thrilling down-to-the-wire battles. The dominant force over the…
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The American Motorcyclist Association Congratulates Ryan Dungey on Successful Career

2017 AMA Supercross Champion Retires After Nine Professional AMA Titles PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Newly crowned 2017 AMA Supercross Champion Ryan Dungey announced his formal retirement from motorcycle racing today at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., just 10 days after the conclusion of the 2017 AMA Supercross Championship. "The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates Ryan Dungey on his incredible racing success and thanks him for his many years as an outstanding member of the AMA," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Ryan is truly one of the rare talents who rise to the top in motorcycle racing and maintains that excellence…
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Bryan Smith Takes Another Mile Win In Five-Lap Shootout With Teammate Brad Baker

Shayna Texter ends win drought in an AFT Singles thriller   PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 13, 2017) – The Indian Wrecking Crew once again lived up to its moniker in the fourth round of the 2017 American Flat Track championship. The trio of factory riders secured a dominant sweep of the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines podium at the Law Tigers Arizona Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle. Leading the charge around Turf Paradise was reigning Grand National Champion Bryan Smith. Smith drew upon every last ounce of his trademark Mile magic to position his No. 1 Indian Motorcycle Racing…
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Robert Lighthizer confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative

American Motorcyclist Association demands immediate action on proposed tariff  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association took immediate action upon the Senate confirmation of Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative, sending Lighthizer a letter demanding he remove European motorcycles from a tariff proposal related to U.S. beef exports. The AMA also called on its members to inundate Lighthizer with their objections to a plan to place a 100 percent tariff on motorcycles imported from the European Union with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc. The European motorcycles were included in a long list of items that would be the…
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