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HINES AND HARLEY V-ROD BLAST TO THIRD SEASON WIN AT NORWALK

Krawiec Tops Qualifying for Fifth Consecutive Race; Hines Extends Points Lead   NORWALK, Ohio (July 6, 2014) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines scored his third final-round win of the season and added to his Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, part of the NHRA Mellow Yello Drag Racing Series.   After qualifying his Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle just 10th with an Elapsed Time (ET) of 6.931 seconds, Hines found improved performance on Sunday and defeated Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana in the final.  …
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WRECKING CREW RIDER MEES TAKES POINTS LEAD AT HAGERSTOWN

Mees Finishes Second on Harley-Davidson XR750; Baker is Ninth on Factory Harley   HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 5, 2014) – Harley-Davidson® Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees moved into the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship season points lead after racing his Rogers Racing/Las Vegas H-D/Blue Springs H-D Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle to a second-place finish at Hagerstown Speedway. The Grand National Twins main was won by Crosley Radios/Villa-Esparza Kawasaki rider Bryan Smith.   Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Brad Baker finished ninth. Baker qualified on the second row, but a great start put him into the lead pack in the…
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DYNACYCLE OIL LOWERS ENGINE TEMPERATURE AND INCREASES HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE

Dynacycle, a HIGH PERFORMANCE 20W-50 engine oil, is specially formulated for oxygenated engines (air cooled) to provide superior lubrication under the most demanding and severe operations. Its outstanding low temp fluidity ensures easy cranking and excellent post startup protection. Dynacycle is guaranteed to lower your engine temperature up to 30°F over conventional oils and up to 15°F over most full synthetic oils. It INCREASES OIL PRESSURE and REDUCES FRICTION...INCREASING YOUR HORSEPOWER and TORQUE. As a residual effect, you can expect improved fuel mileage and extended engine life. Do not use as Break-in oil! Record Holders Use Dynacycle Oil Daniel Dunn,…
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FOURTH OF JULY FREEDOM FESTIVAL AT HARLEY-DAVIDSON PCB

Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach is saluting our Armed Forces and Veterans this Fourth of July by hosting The Freedom Ride Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org). At 3:00 PM on Friday, July 4, 2014 motorcycle riders from all over the country belonging to the Special Forces Motorcycle Club will meet at Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach, enjoy Independence Day festivities, then get ready to head west for a one-hour ride into Destin.  Kick stands are up at 5:30 pm, when the group of 1,400 riders will head to the Lighthouse Amphitheater in Destin (874 U. S. 98 E, Destin,…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON WRECKING CREW RIDER MEES WINS IN LIMA

Victory Moves Mees to Third Place in Season Points Standings   LIMA, Ohio (June 28, 2014) – Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees charged to a come-from-behind victory in the AMA Grand National Twins main at the Ohio National. Mees rode a Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle entered by Rogers Racing/Las Vegas H-D/Blue Springs H-D to his the first win of the season on the Allen County Fairgrounds half-mile.   Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Brad Baker won a heat race and finished second in the Dash for Cash bonus sprint, but did not finish the Grand National Twins main after…
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HERTZ PROVIDES RENTAL CAR DISCOUNTS TO AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Now, for those times when two wheels aren't enough, American Motorcyclist Association members can save on Hertz vehicle rentals, thanks to a new member-benefit package. "Whether it's a business trip, a need to accommodate several passengers or just those times the cargo capacity of a bike won't do, a car or SUV can come in handy," said AMA Vice President of Operations Jeff Massey. "Now, thanks to a new benefit package we've negotiated with Hertz, AMA members can get short- or long-term rentals for less." The AMA member discount program offers year-round savings of up to 25…
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DICK MOROSO MEMORIAL 5-DAY BRACKET CHAMPIONSHIP ATTRACTS COMPETITORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Beginning the weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday, the Dick Moroso Memorial 5-Day Bracket Championship returns to the Drag Strip at Palm Beach International Raceway™ (PBIR) on November 21 – 25, 2014. Presented by Madaris Window & Insulation and The Screen Shop, the Championship consists of daily 1/4-mile competitions where drag racers from around the country come to PBIR to earn bracket points and vigorously vie for more than $77,000 in cash, trophies and prizes.   “In 2013, these annual bracket races were named the 5-Day Bracket Championship Featuring the Triple $20s. For this year, we wanted to pay homage to…
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RAPP FLIES TO WIN IN AMA PRO VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON RACE IN ALABAMA

Eslick and Carlson Round out Podium at Barber Motorsports Park MILWAUKEE (June 23, 2014) – Defending series champion Steve Rapp (Suburban Motors H-D/Aerostar Global) put his 2014 season back on track by converting a record-setting qualifying performance into a dominant flag-to-flag race victory in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson series race Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Ala.   Despite strong qualifying results in the previous two rounds of the series, a series of mechanicals and crashes had left Rapp far down in the series standings coming into the Barber round, but from the first session on…
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CV PERFORMANCE EZ-JUST MIXTURE SCREW … TUNING YOUR HARLEY CARB JUST GOT EASIER

Glendora, CA – The CV Performance EZ-Just Mixture Screw makes fine tuning your Harley CV Keihin carburetor a snap. Once installed, a quick turn with your fingers allows you to adjust and fine tune the air idle mixture, giving you better idle control, low speed performance, while eliminating hesitation. This simple to install screw kit works great for bikes with a few miles on them, as well as new build ups. It gives you more tuning options without burning your fingers or fumbling with a screwdriver.   Available for all Constant Velocity CV carburetors used on 1990 - 2006 Harley…
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS NATIONAL RIDE TO WORK DAY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is encouraging all motorcyclists to participate in the 23rd Annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day on June 16 to demonstrate that motorcycles are fun and affordable, easy to maneuver in traffic and park, fuel efficient and better for the environment than cars and trucks. "Motorcyclists understand the practical benefits of riding, in addition to the sheer joy of it," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "Ride To Work Day provides motorcycle enthusiasts an opportunity to share their love of riding with co-workers and others they meet during the course…
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REMEMBER MOTORCYCLING THIS FATHER’S DAY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Father's Day shopping in motorcycling families is an exciting time, as children peruse the wide array of gift choices for one special rider. This year, Father's Day is June 15. Whether Dad likes chrome or leathers or the latest technology, dozens of options are available for motorcyclists today. And motorcycling fathers are pretty easy to please. If it's moto-related, it's hard to go wrong. "One great option for the true motorcycling father is a membership in the American Motorcyclist Association," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "It makes dads a part of a national team dedicated…
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CLASSIC SOLO & PILLION SADDLES FOR 2014 INDIAN CHIEF MODELS

Hollister, CA - The unique styling of Corbin’s Classic Solo will look excellent on your Indian while providing an extraordinary amount of rider comfort. Corbin's seating platform conforms to the shape of your body for maximum support and more square inches of body contact. This is one of the secrets of long range comfort and is a staple of Corbin design. For added back support, our Classic Solo saddle accepts an optional rider's backrest that provides an additional nine inches of vertical support. Also available in a CLOSE model that provides seating closer to the bars and slightly lower for…
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NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET 750 MOTORCYCLE SENDS DIRT FLYING AT X GAMES AUSTIN

New Bike Stars in Exhibition Flat Track Race; Fans to Decide if Event Will Be a Future Medal Sport at #XGamesFlatTrack   AUSTIN, Tex. (June 4, 2014) – After scorching the ice at ESPN’s X Games Aspen, the new Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 will kick up the dirt – and the action – at X Games Austin with an adrenaline-fueled Flat Track exhibition race just weeks before the new bikes begin to arrive at U.S. dealerships. Highlights of the race will air on ESPN during the X Games competition coverage.   Reigning AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National champion Brad “the…
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FIFTY-FIVE U.S. LAWMAKERS SIGN ON TO END MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Fifty congressmen and five senators have signed on to sponsor or cosponsor bills that would end federal funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. During the past two years, federal, state and local governments spent more than a half million dollars on motorcycle-only checkpoints. The AMA believes that money could have been better spent on programs to curb distracted driving or expand rider education programs. "The AMA is grateful for these legislators, who understand that the rights of motorcyclists are the same as the rights of every other U.S. citizen," said Wayne Allard, AMA vice…
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HINES TAKES NHRA WIN AS HARLEY V-RODS STORM ENGLISHTOWN

Krawiec and Hines Face Off in Another All-Harley Pro Stock Motorcycle Final   ENGLISHTOWN, N.J.  (June 1, 2014) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines notched his second Pro Stock Motorcycle event win of the season, defeating teammate Ed Krawiec in an all-Harley final round at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Hines currently leads the series in points.   “We had some cool air and highest barometric pressure we’ve recorded in ten years this weekend,” said Hines. “That’s Mother Nature giving us horsepower because these V-Rod engines really responded. It was great to…
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ZIPPER’S HIGH COMPRESSION 110″ CVO PISTON KITS

  As low as: $359.95 Quick Overview Co-designed by Zipper’s and Wiseco Engineering during the development of Zipper’s Muscle 110 kit, these powerful forged pistons have superior design features over the competition.   • Advanced dome design for improved combustion in the factory CVO110 head • Two dome heights - 10.9 or 12.7:1 compression (based on stock CVO head volume) • Lightweight design, 555 grams per piston with rings/pins/clips • Additional clearance built in valve pockets for high lift and oversize valves • Available in +.007", +.014" and +.022" oversizes • ArmorGlideTM bonded skirt lubricant allows tighter fit and reduced…
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