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Women Riders Weekend Bash

Published on August 17, 2016 under Blog
Women Riders Weekend Bash
LAST CALL: The weekend of OCTOBER 7-10 2016 is for you ladies!! If you haven’t called Road Queen USA to reserve your spot in October you are missing out on a great time!  Oct 7th-9th is the Women Riders Weekend Bash where women from all over the country get together for a weekend full of rides, educational presentations, giveaways, meet and greets, music, dancing and so much more! We have reserved the whole Riverside Resort in Homosassa just for us ladies.  Registration is $125 and includes the Friday night banquet, goody bags, Saturday brunch, street strategies class, how to pick…
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Cooper Webb, Alex Martin and Jason Anderson to represent U.S. at 2016 FIM Motocross of Nations

Published on August 15, 2016 under AMA
Cooper Webb, Alex Martin and Jason Anderson to represent U.S. at 2016 FIM Motocross of Nations
  Cooper Webb, Alex Martin and Jason Anderson to represent U.S. at 2016 FIM Motocross of Nations PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Three of America's top motocross riders will represent the United States at the Fédération Internationale de Motocylisme Motocross of Nations in Maggiora, Italy, on Sept. 25. Cooper Webb will race in the MX1 class, and Alex Martin will race in the MX2 class. Both racers ride Yamahas for the Yamalube/Star Racing team. Rockstar Energy Racing Husqvarna's Jason Anderson will race in the Open class. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend Roger DeCoster will once again manage the team as it…
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FIN® ASSISTS COLORADO POLICE RECOVER STOLEN TRAILER WITH 2 MOTORCYCLES

Published on August 9, 2016 under Blog
FIN® ASSISTS COLORADO POLICE RECOVER STOLEN TRAILER WITH 2 MOTORCYCLES
FIN® ASSISTS COLORADO POLICE RECOVER STOLEN TRAILER WITH 2 MOTORCYCLES Denver, CO - At 4:19AM on On June 12, 2016, the Find It Now USA theft recovery team received notice of a motorcycle trailer theft. The trailer contained 2 motorcycles; a 2013 Harley Davidson Ultra, and a 2012 Suzuki GSXR1000 sport bike. While stopped overnight at a hotel outside of Denver, CO, the FIN customers, a couple traveling from Urbana, IL to Utah for vacation and bike touring, received a couple of alerts that movement was detected on both bikes. Upon checking the parking lot, they were dismayed to find…
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Twenty-three national championships awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship

Published on August 4, 2016 under AMA
Twenty-three national championships awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship
Twenty-three national championships awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Nathan Prebe captures 2016 AMA Hillclimb Racer of the Year PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- More than 300 amateur hillclimb entrants lined up at the 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship, hosted by the Pleasure Riders Motorcycle Club the weekend of July 29-31 at the Thunder Ridge facility in Neoga, Ill. Eighteen-year-old Nathan Prebe of Frontenac, Minn., captured three AMA National Championships and took home the coveted AMA Hillclimb Racer of the Year Award for 2016. Prebe won the 250cc, 450cc and Four-Stroke national championships. He also captured the King of the Hill…
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Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Colorado Department of Transportation Usher in New Era in Rider Training and Education

Published on August 3, 2016 under Blog

Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Colorado Department of Transportation Usher in New Era in Rider Training and Education   Motorcycle Safety Foundation wins contract to manage Colorado Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program State will offer multiple license-waiver options for students, led by MSF’s updated and most contemporary curriculum, the Basic RiderCourse MSF’s RiderCourse Enrollment System brings efficiencies and data security to Colorado DOT while cutting costs and simplifying student enrollments and site management throughout the state of Colorado IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2016 – After winning the contract this summer to manage the Colorado Department of Transportation Motorcycle Operator Safety Training…
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National Cycle Solo Rack and Fender Tips Now Available For the Indian Scout

Published on August 1, 2016 under Blog
National Cycle Solo Rack and Fender Tips Now Available For the Indian Scout
MAYWOOD, IL- Indian® Scout riders can now easily add some extended carry capacity and attractive bling to their Indian® Scout. Solo Indian® Scout and Scout Sixty riders get something special that National Cycle has never done before -- a cool fender-mounted Solo Luggage Rack that looks like it's fresh off of a 1942 Indian Sport Scout.   Simply remove the passenger pillion and use the supplied hardware to mount the rack to the stock passenger seat mount points. It's a quick and simple job that pays back big style points -- as well as added luggage carrying capacity.   The…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVVING UP FOR 76TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY

Published on July 18, 2016 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVVING UP FOR 76TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY
  HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVVING UP FOR 76TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY Join the H-D Crew for Action-Packed Parties, Racing and Free Demo Rides   MILWAUKEE (July 18, 2016) With a rockin’ beat and a rolling rumble Harley-Davidson is set to take over the 76th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally®. As the official motorcycle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Harley-Davidson plans to pack more unbridled fun and pure riding experience than ever into this week-long celebration of freedom and the open road.   Harley-Davidson will roll into the historic South Dakota Black Hills region with activities planned from Aug. 6-13. Just a few of the…
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Saddle Creek Logistic Services

Published on July 15, 2016 under Blog
Saddle Creek Logistic Services
President Mike Delbovo, A Forward Thinking Leader BY ERIC VICIAN Michael Delbovo breezes his four-wheeler past dozens of people, waving, beeping and saying “hello.” Wearing a reflective vest, he negotiates turns and inclines with precision. Safety first, don’t forget. There is a lot to see – 2.3 million square feet – to be exact but not enough time to take every little nuance in and fully appreciate the behemoth backdrop. Stacks of beverages stand ready for shipping to the left. Light manufacturing is taking place on the right. Delbovo is the president of Saddle Creek Transportation in Lakeland and he…
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Race Week Storylines

Published on July 14, 2016 under Blog
Race Week Storylines
Race Week Storylines Dave Matthews Band, the Boston Bruins, and 'The Voice' will all be represented this weekend; not to mention more than 700 miles of racing action PRE-RACE Stefan Lessard, the bassist for Dave Matthews Band, will lead the field to the green flag as the Official Pace Car Driver for the New Hampshire 301. Before Lessard leads the field of 40 drivers around the Magic Mile in a Toyota Camry, he will participate in a mandatory pace car training session with NASCAR officials as well as attend the morning drivers' meeting. Maggie Hassan, Governor of New Hampshire, will…
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KINGPIN STRIKES IN STURGIS!

Published on July 14, 2016 under Blog
KINGPIN STRIKES IN STURGIS!
KINGPIN STRIKES IN STURGIS! Arlen Ness Recognized For Lifetime Achievement Honors Arlen Ness Sturgis, South Dakota, July 13, 2016 - In keeping with the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum's mission to honor those who have made a positive and significant impact on the sport and lifestyle, a special "Lifetime Achievement" award has been added to the Class of 2016 induction ceremonies. Already a Sturgis Museum Hall of Fame member circa 1992, Arlen Ness was a unanimous choice to receive the first Lifetime Achievement honors.   "Arlen truly is the 'Godfather' of the custom bike movement," says Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall Of…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS HINES TO NHRA WIN IN CHICAGO

Published on July 11, 2016 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS HINES TO NHRA WIN IN CHICAGO
HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS HINES TO NHRA WIN IN CHICAGO Hines Sets New Track Elapsed Time Record and Wins His Second Season Final   JOLIET, Ill. (July 10, 2016) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines charged to a final-round Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the K&N Filters Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Hines blazed through the field on a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® drag bike to claim his second win in three final-round appearances this season. Counting three additional wins by rider Ed Krawiec, the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team has won five of six Pro…
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Rob Brooks Rides The New Victory Octane

Published on July 1, 2016 under Born To Ride
Rob Brooks Rides The New Victory Octane
Victory Octane Road Test & Eval Since the first V92c rolled off the assembly line on July 4, 1998, Victory Motorcycles has been carving out an ever-expanding slice of the American motorcycle pie. From cruisers, to tourers and baggers, custom partnerships with the likes of Roland Sands and the Ness family, and now even electrics, Victory has never been afraid to break stereotypes, and move in new directions. As Mike Song, senior industrial designer has quipped, "Victory doesn't have any long history or legacy- we are a new brand and we can go wherever we want to go." From the…
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LACE, GRACE, AND GEARS MOTORCYCLE RALLY LAUNCHES IN BEAUMONT, TX

Published on July 1, 2016 under Blog
LACE, GRACE, AND GEARS MOTORCYCLE RALLY LAUNCHES IN BEAUMONT, TX
LACE, GRACE, AND GEARS MOTORCYCLE RALLY LAUNCHES IN BEAUMONT, TX TO SERVE WOMEN RIDERS Goal to set record of having more than 5,000 women riding their own motorcycles in parade   HOUSTON, TX – A dynamic new motorcycle rally focused on women riders will hold its first gathering at the end of September in Beaumont, Texas. The Lace, Grace, and Gears Rally was founded by a woman and is being organized by women to cater to the topics and activities that today’s lady riders are most interested in. Fisher House is the charity of choice by rally organizers and their…
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PROTECT TWO & FOUR CYCLE ENGINES AGAINST HEAT AND FRICTION WITH PROLONG ENGINE TREATMENT

Published on July 1, 2016 under Blog
PROTECT TWO & FOUR CYCLE ENGINES AGAINST HEAT AND FRICTION WITH PROLONG ENGINE TREATMENT
PROTECT TWO & FOUR CYCLE ENGINES AGAINST HEAT AND FRICTION WITH PROLONG ENGINE TREATMENT  POMONA, Calif. - ATVs, motorcycles, lawn mowers and weed whackers have one thing in common - they aren't usually fired up every day. That means engine oil isn't lubricating these motors' many vital parts. To continue delivering optimal performance, these engines require greater protection from their two greatest threats - heat and friction. Prolong(r) Super Lubricants Engine Treatment is designed to deliver ongoing protection for all two- or four-cycle engines. Formulated with the company's exclusive Anti-Friction Metal Treatment(tm) (AFMT), Prolong Engine Treatment doesn't mix with oil; it…
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2016 MOTUS MST R Test Ride

Published on June 30, 2016 under Blog
2016 MOTUS MST R Test Ride
2016 MOTUS MST R Motus® MST motorcycles were designed from the ground up to provide all-day riding comfort and canyon-carving performance. All design decisions centered on three core principles: performance, comfort and range. MST’s curb (wet) weight is approximately 560 Ibs with side cases. For the chassis, Conn and Case formed a partnership with a well-respected name in motorsports: Pratt & Miller Engineering. Known for multiple championships in the Rolex Grand-Am series, NASCAR and eight class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Pratt & Miller’s engineering expertise helped Motus complete the initial prototypes and begin the durability testing.…
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