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ACE CAFE RETURNS TO BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL

Birmingham, Ala. (September 4, 2012) –  The legendary Ace Cafe will make its return to the eighth annual Barber Vintage Festival presented by Triumph dealers of North America at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala., October 12-14, 2012.  Admission to the popular London-based cafe will be offered as a ticket upgrade to spectators and will provide access to activities, food and beverage in addition to attractions already scheduled during the nation’s fastest growing celebration of vintage motorcycles.  The Ace Corner event will be co-produced between Ace Cafe North America and Dime City Cycles.   Situated atop Turn 17 at Barber…
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AMA PRO FLAT TRACK ACTION RETURNS TO SANTA ROSA

  After a 42 year absence, the thundering wheel-to-wheel action of AMA Pro Flat Track racing thunders into the Sonoma County Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon, September 30. Run in 1968, 1969 and 1970, the Santa Rosa Mile spotlighted the top level competitors of the time such as Dick Mann, Gary Nixon, Freddie Nix, Chuck Palmgren, Jim Rice and more wrestling BSA, Harley-Davidson and Triumph machines around the track for dominance on the dirt. In 1968, the late Freddie Nix was the inaugural Santa Rosa Mille winner. Piloting a Harley-Davidson Nix captured each of the AMA Pro trail’s four Grand National…
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KRAWIEC AND HINES TAKE HARLEY TO SEMI-FINALS AT DALLAS

Krawiec Holds Countdown Points Lead as V-Rod® Winning Streak Ends at 13 ENNIS, Texas (September 23, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle points standings after advancing to the semi-final round of eliminations at the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex, the second event in the six-race Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Krawiec has an 11-point lead over his teammate, Andrew Hines, who also advanced to the semi-finals at the Texas event. Michael Ray defeated Karen Stoffer in the final, the first of the season not to…
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BARNES WINS XR1200 RACE AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI

Qualifying Crash Ends XR Showdown Contender Wyman’s Season Milwaukee (September 23, 2012) – KLR Group/Spyke’s Harley-Davidson rider Michael Barnes won his second AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 series race of the season Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a day after his teammate Kyle Wyman’s season come to a disappointing end after a qualifying crash.   Barnes battled polesitter Tyler O’Hara (Bartels’ H-D/Scrubblade) and Travis Wyman (Harv’s Harley-Davidson), who rounded out the podium spots, along with Suburban Motors H-D’s Benjamin Carlson and MOB Racing’s Jake Holden throughout the 11-lap contest. After leading the third and fourth laps of the race, Barnes…
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CORBIN ADDS STINGRAY TO THEIR LONG LIST OF SADDLE MATERIALS

Hollister, CA- Corbin a leading innovator in the design and production of world class quality saddles announced today the addition of genuine Stingray hide to their long list of leathers and other materials used on their saddles. Stingray is extremely durable, very thick and holds color extremely well, but Corbin does not recommend putting a stitch pattern on it. Unlike their faux materials, this is an exotic hide and since stingrays don't exactly volunteer for this, it does carry an extra charge. Stingray is available in fifteen color options and by special order only so please allow a little extra…
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NEW DISTRESSED MISS ENTHUSIAST LEATHER JACKET FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Styled to Look like You’ve Been Wearing it for Years MILWAUKEE (Sept. 4, 2012) – Made from midweight distressed cowhide leather, the new women’s Distressed Miss Enthusiast Leather Jacket (P/N 97122-13VW, starting at $375) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line matches convenient features with classic and comfortable style. Two zippered shoulder vents complement two zippered back vents for custom climate control, while pockets at the elbows and shoulders accept accessory body armor for added protection. Its pre-curved sleeves and action back provide all-day riding comfort, while four pockets offer great storage options. Available in XS – 3W sizes. The Distressed Miss…
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ZERO MOTORCYCLES TO SPONSOR AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME RINGS

Zero Motorcycles sponsors AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame rings for class of 2012 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American-made electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles is the official ring sponsor for the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The prestigious Motorcycle Hall of Fame ring is a symbol of the significant contributions made by an inductee to the sport, business and lifestyle of motorcycling. The gold ring, which is created exclusively for the Hall of Fame, bears the institution's logo, the "Glory Days" design and the name of the inductee. The rings will be presented to the 2012 inductees and Hall…
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HINES TOPS KRAWIEC IN ALL-HARLEY FINAL AT CHARLOTTE

Krawiec Leads Pro Stock Motorcycle Field After First Event of Countdown Playoffs CONCORD, NC (September 16, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines scored a holeshot win over his teammate, Ed Krawiec, in the final round of the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at zMAX Dragway to earn his fifth event win of the season and keep the Harley-Davidson team undefeated in 11 events during 2012.   Facing each other in the final for the fourth time this season, Hines and Krawiec came to the line on Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycles finished in brilliant Hard Candy paint –…
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MEN’S SPORT LEATHER GAUNTLET GLOVES FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Engineered to Stay Dry and Comfortable in All Conditions MILWAUKEE (Sept. 4, 2012) – The new men’s Sport Leather Gauntlet Gloves (P/N 97307-13VM, $90) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line are engineered for maximum riding comfort. They are constructed from genuine cowhide leather with an anti-slip palm and a waterproof and windproof Aquatex™ liner. Pre-curved fingers are matched by an ergonomic thumb design to minimize bunching when holding onto the handlebar grips, while the gel-padded palm and power-stretch knuckles provide all-day comfort.  Adjustable hook-and-loop wrist closures and a single-hand draw cord cuff complete the package. Available in S – 3XL sizes.…
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Military & Motorcycles – September 14, 2012

Educate Yourself and Vote I would like to preface to this column with why I think the way I do. I spent four years in the military and 27 years in law enforcement here in Manatee County.   From the time I could first vote until few years back I was a registered Democratic. During the years I have voted I have seen what appeared to be changes in both parties. I feel the basic elements of the Democratic and Republican parties had gone almost 180 degrees opposite of what they had been when I first started voting (my personal…
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NEW MEN’S PERFORMANCE S/S WOVEN SHIRT FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Engineered to Keep You Dry, Fresh and UV-Protected  MILWAUKEE – The new men’s Performance S/S Woven Shirt (P/N 99075-12VM, starting at $70) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line is constructed with the latest high performance fabric for ultimate comfort. The 60 percent cotton/40 percent polyester fabric is moisture-wicking to keep the body cool, dry and comfortable. Anti-microbial properties help eliminate bacteria and odors during wear, while UPF-30 treatment protects against 96 percent of the sun’s harmful rays. The shirt features a snap-down collar; button front and two chest pockets with hook and loop closures; and back vents. Available in S –…
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NARBONNE WINS AMA PRO VANCE & HINES XR1200 RACE AT NEW JERSEY

Wyman’s Last-Lap Crash Blows XR Showdown Standings Wide Open   Milwaukee (September 10, 2012) –Shane Narbonne (Teterboro Rams LLC) emerged victorious at the end of a frenetic last lap Sunday to claim his first AMA Pro road racing victory in the Vance & Hines XR1200 series race at New Jersey Motorsports Park, but it was a late crash by championship contender Kyle Wyman that really shook up the series standings with just two races to go in the 2012 season.   A seven-rider pack battled for the lead throughout the 12-lap race, with XR Showdown contenders Wyman (KLR Group/Spyke’s H-D),…
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LEHMAN TRIKES USA IN FULL OPERATION

Lehman Trikes USA is pleased to announce it is surging forward with full operations and is fulfilling orders for Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki conversions. Lehman Trikes USA, considered one of the trike industry’s foremost leaders and well known for its high quality, stylish, and reliable products, had suspended its operations in early March of this year while in search of a qualified investor. Craig Arrojo, CEO of Champion Investments Inc. and Champion Trikes, acquisitioned the company’s assets and began a phased-in return of full operations that began in June.   “We are very excited about the reestablishment of this…
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COOLBETH RIDES FACTORY HARLEY TO BIG WIN AT KNOXVILLE

Coolbeth Bounces Back from Injury to Top an All-Harley Podium in Iowa KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 8, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth won his first race of the season at the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship event on the Knoxville Raceway half mile. Zanotti Racing/Schaeffer`s Harley-Davison rider Jake Johnson finished second, followed by South East Harley-Davidson rider Sammy Halbert, as Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle racers filled the podium.   The win is a big come-back for Coolbeth, who suffered a fractured leg in a race at Lima, Ohio, on June 30 and missed two Twins…
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HINES RIDES HARLEY V-ROD TO FIRST U.S. NATIONALS WIN AT INDY

Krawiec Takes a 30-Point Lead and Number-One Seed into NHRA Countdown INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 9, 2012) – It took Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines 11 tries to get a win at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, and this year he even had to endure a week-long rain delay. But the sun was out at Lucas Oil Raceway Sunday and Hines rode his Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® to a final-round win in Pro Stock Motorcycle to capture his first title at the prestigious event. The victory is also the first for the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® team at the U.S. Nationals, and…
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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ANNUAL BRUCE ROSSMEYER RIDE FOR CHILDREN

ORMOND BEACH - Registration is now open for the 18th Annual Bruce Rossmeyer Ride for Children set for Oct. 7 at rideforchildren.com. The motorcycle event has raised more than $4 million to benefit Camp Boggy Creek, a year-round camp for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. The Ride for Children will take off with a roar at 10 a.m. with more than 1,000 motorcyclists leaving Destination Daytona on a police escorted, no-feet-down ride to Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis. When riders arrive at the camp, they will enjoy both silent and live auctions, music and a buffet lunch generously donated…
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