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American Motorcyclist Association CEO to Testify Against Motorcycle Tariff

Published on February 8, 2017 under AMA
American Motorcyclist Association CEO to Testify Against Motorcycle Tariff
Office of U.S. Trade Representative hearing slated for Feb. 15 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman will testify Feb. 15 against a 100 percent tariff on some European motorcycles proposed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. "We object to this proposed tariff because it would harm American motorcyclists," Dingman said. "Significantly raising the cost of European motorcycles through a tariff could price thousands of families out of the motorcycle market." The tariff would affect motorcycles with engines displacing 51cc to 500cc from Aprilia, Beta, BMW, Ducati, Fantic, Gas Gas, Husqvarna, KTM, Montesa, Piaggio,…
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American Motorcyclist Association and American Sportbike Racing Association expand partnership to select Championship Cup Series events

Published on February 7, 2017 under AMA
American Motorcyclist Association and American Sportbike Racing Association expand partnership to select Championship Cup Series events
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association has expanded its partnership with the American Sportbike Racing Association to sanction Championship Cup Series races that run in conjunction with ASRA events beginning with the 2017 season. The 2017 season kicks off at Daytona Beach Bike Week, which includes the AMA-sanctioned Daytona 200. "ASRA is an important partner in growing both amateur and professional road racing in the United States," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "We welcome the CCS riders to the ranks of AMA membership and their support as the AMA promotes the motorcycle lifestyle and protects the future…
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Shows Continuing Decline in ATV Deaths and Injuries

Published on February 7, 2017 under Blog
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Shows Continuing Decline in ATV Deaths and Injuries
Industry Commitment to National Safety and Training Programs Contributes to Reduced Number of Incidents IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2017 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) 2015 Annual Report of ATV Deaths and Injuries (published January 2017) confirms that fatalities and injuries related to all-terrain vehicles (ATV) continue to decline. The Report finds a “statistically significant decreasing linear trend” in ATV-related injuries for 2007-2015. For 2007 to 2012 reported ATV-related fatalities declined by 31 percent, and ATV-related fatalities involving children declined by 50 percent. Reporting for 2013 to 2015 is ongoing. “Member companies of the ATV Safety Institute (ASI)…
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VOTE NOW AND WIN A 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN

Published on February 6, 2017 under Born To Ride
VOTE NOW AND WIN A 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
VOTE NOW AND WIN A 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN Over the past four months, Indian Motorcycle dealers across North America have been meticulously working to build the world's most legendary custom Chieftain yet. Determined by your votes, three winners will be announced at Daytona Bike Week 2017. Vote now and you are entered to win a 2017 Indian Chieftain of your own. VOTE Visit http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/project-chieftain
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AIMExpo Creates Strategic Partnerships with Iconic Local Dealers in New Host City of Columbus, Ohio

Published on February 3, 2017 under Blog
AIMExpo Creates Strategic Partnerships with Iconic Local Dealers in New Host City of Columbus, Ohio
Local Involvement To Boost Consumer and Dealer Initiatives, Showcase Region IRVINE, Calif. (January 31, 2017) – Following the announcement that the 2017 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) would be relocating to Columbus, Ohio, for the fifth annual event, two of the most iconic dealerships in the country - A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson (A.D. Farrow) and Iron Pony Motorsports (Iron Pony) each expressed a desire to lend their local expertise to make AIMExpo’s move to the heartland of powersports a greater success. Both dealerships call Ohio's capital home and will be working together with the AIMExpo team to help communicate the…
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HARLEY FACTORY TEAM GOES ALL-IN WITH XG750R FLAT TRACKER

Published on January 27, 2017 under AMA
HARLEY FACTORY TEAM GOES ALL-IN WITH XG750R FLAT TRACKER
Factory XG750R Racers to be Announced January 28 During ESPN’s X Games MILWAUKEE (January 26, 2017) – Fast, liquid-cooled and with big shoes to fill: The Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle will be the only bike raced by the Harley-Davidson® Factory Flat Track Racing Team in 2017. The new flat-tracker will replace the Harley-Davidson® XR750, the most successful flat-track racing motorcycle of all time. The Harley-Davidson Factory Team will contest the 2017 American Flat Track (ATF) racing series and ESPN’s X Games Minneapolis Harley-Davidson® Flat Track Racing event exclusively aboard the XG750R bikes. The racing season opens during Daytona Bike Week at…
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American Motorcyclist Association Honors Racers, Organizers at Annual Banquet

Published on January 23, 2017 under AMA
American Motorcyclist Association Honors Racers, Organizers at Annual Banquet
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association recognized its greatest champions and hardest-working organizers from the 2016 season on Jan. 21 during the AMA Championship Banquet at the Hilton Downtown Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. More than 500 racers and supporters watched as the AMA presented awards to the top three finishers in national and regional competition, and announced the winners of the prestigious AMA Racer of the Year Awards. "It is well known in this room that the American Motorcyclist Association is the largest motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle sanctioning body in the world," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman,…
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Madison, Wisconsin Police Story

Published on January 20, 2017 under Blog
Madison, Wisconsin Police Story
It was the spring of 2014. A regular customer who worked as a police officer came into my shop complaining bitterly about the excessive heat that his 2013 Police motorcycle was generating. Although all V-twin engines run hot, especially when riding at slow speeds, a police motorcycle is a serial offender because of all the slow riding officers must do. I had heard this type of complaint many times before, but I had never heard of a good solution to the problem. I thought of several partial solutions such as an oil cooler or the costly option of rerouting the…
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American Motorcyclist Association Objects as U.S. Seeks 100 percent Tariff on some European Bikes

Published on January 18, 2017 under AMA
American Motorcyclist Association Objects as U.S. Seeks 100 percent Tariff on some European Bikes
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association strongly objects to a federal agency's attempt to tack a 100 percent or higher tariff on motorcycles made in Europe as part of a trade battle over hormones in U.S. beef. The Office of United States Trade Representative requested comments on Dec. 28 regarding its proposal to include tariffs on motorcycles with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc imported from the European Union. The American Motorcyclist Association opposes the proposed tariff, because trade disputes residing within the boundaries of the agricultural industry should not be solved with trade sanctions levied against non-agricultural…
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2017 AMA National Adventure Riding Series Schedule Released

Published on January 18, 2017 under AMA
2017 AMA National Adventure Riding Series Schedule Released
Series features 20 events dispersed throughout United States PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA National Adventure Riding Series provides American Motorcyclist Association members the chance to put their larger-cc machines to the test throughout the United States in 2017. "The AMA National Adventure Riding Series was developed in 2007 due to the growing interest in larger, adventure-style motorcycles," said AMA Recreational Riding and Volunteer Manager Marie Wuelleh. "Many dual sport trails are not conducive to bigger machines, and clubs and promoters have developed trails specifically to meet the needs of these riders." Supporting sponsors of the series include ADVMoto, Seat Concepts,…
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2017 Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series Schedule Announced Nineteen Events to Take Place Across the Country

Published on January 18, 2017 under AMA
2017 Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series Schedule Announced Nineteen Events to Take Place Across the Country
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Thousands of AMA members search for new trails to ride and sights to see on their dirt bikes each year. The AMA National Dual Sport Series, sponsored by Beta for the third consecutive year, boasts 19 two-day events for 2017. "The AMA National Dual Sport Series traces its roots back to 1987 and has been providing an avenue for some of the country's top dual sports to be featured at the national level," said AMA Recreational Riding and Volunteer Manager Marie Wuelleh. "AMA-chartered clubs and promoters organize thousands of miles of trail for AMA members to enjoy…
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American Flat Track, NBCSN join forces for 2017 season

Published on January 17, 2017 under Born To Ride
American Flat Track, NBCSN join forces for 2017 season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2017) – American Flat Track proudly announces an exclusive television partnership with NBCSN for the 2017 season. All 18 rounds, from the season-opening DAYTONA TT to the American Flat Track Finals in Southern California, will air in one-hour, tape-delayed telecasts on Thursday nights throughout the summer and fall. Entering its 64th consecutive season, American Flat Track is the most historic form of American motorcycle racing and 2017 marks the dawning of a new golden era for the sport. The series boasts two diverse and highly-competitive classes and is headlined by powerful, twin-cylinder motorcycles in the…
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