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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SET TO DOMINATE 75TH DAYTONA BIKE WEEK

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SET TO DOMINATE 75TH DAYTONA BIKE WEEK Over 100 Motorcycles Available for Demo Rides, Largest-Ever Speedway Display Venue, Brand-New Editor’s Choice Bike Show & Main Street Nighttime Parties   MILWAUKEE (February 25, 2016) – Sunscreen and gasoline will fuel the fun when Harley-Davidson® rolls into Florida as the only official motorcycle of the 75th Anniversary of Daytona Bike Week, March 5-12. Harley-Davidson knows how to throw an anniversary celebration, and the Motor Company is ready to kick Daytona 2016 into high gear with an expanded slate of parties, free demo rides on its most powerful lineup of Cruiser motorcycles…
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Latest Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Shows Continuing Decline in ATV Incidents

Latest Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Shows Continuing Decline in ATV Incidents   Industry Commitment to National Safety and Training Programs Contributes to Reduced Number of Incidents   IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2016 – The newly published U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 2014 Annual Report of ATV Deaths and Injuries confirmed once again that fatalities and injuries related to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) continue to decline.  The Annual Report has shown a decrease in fatalities and injuries every year since 2007.   From 2007 to 2011, ATV-related fatalities declined by 23 percent and ATV-related fatalities involving children declined by 40…
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Zero DSR Electric Motorcycle to be Awarded in AMA Club 1924 Sweepstakes

Zero DSR Electric Motorcycle to be Awarded in AMA Club 1924 Sweepstakes PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- One lucky winner will ride away on a 2016 Zero DSR electric motorcycle just for entering the 2016 AMA Club 1924 Motorcycle Sweepstakes at one of the nation's major motorcycle rallies, the American Motorcyclist Association announced today. "The Zero DSR is a great motorcycle that will provide years of enjoyment for the winner, both on the road and on the trail," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. "We are glad to be able to partner with Zero Motorcycles on this sweepstakes." The Zero DSR…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Reveals Custom BMW Masterpiece for Raffle

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Reveals Custom BMW Masterpiece for Raffle Tony Prust-designed bike to be unveiled in Milwaukee today   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A bone stock 1975 BMW R75/6 is cool enough. But one that has been modernized, tuned, styled and improved in almost every way by renowned custom bike builder Tony Prust from Analog Motorcycles in Chicago, Ill., ratchets the cool factor right into the stratosphere. One year from now, a fortunate AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame supporter will call this one-of-a-kind custom masterpiece his or her own. The bike will be unveiled at the Mama Tried Motorcycle…
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Get an Additional 20% Off on ALL Website Bought Wire Plus Products!

Get an Additional 20% Off on ALL Website Bought Wire Plus Products! Winfield, KS - Wire Plus is proud to support all their customers by offering an EXTRA 20% Off on ALL WIRE PLUS PRODUCTS...Digital Speedos, Power Ports, motor mounted wiring systems as well as their seat post mount wiring systems...AND MUCH MORE! (Offer expires May 15, 2016)   Wiring Systems - Repairing, restoring or building a new bike? Wire Plus manufactures a complete line of self-diagnostic wiring systems to fit any stock or custom bike. Available in motor mount and seat post mount, they're pre-assembled and designed for bikes with and without stock or…
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American Legion Riders Chapter 237’s Record $7,722 Poker Run Donation

American Legion Riders Chapter 237’s Record $7,722 Poker Run Donation to Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast Brings 6-Year Total to $40,400 Following its 6th Annual Poker Run held January 30, 2016, American Legion Riders Chapter 237 in Beverly Hills recently donated the record-breaking $7,722 proceeds to Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. Shown holding the presentation check are (from left) American Legion Post 237 Commander Ray Roby, Hospice Director of Development Linda Baker and American Legion Riders Chapter 237 Director John Roby. Surrounding them are members of American Legion Riders Chapter 237, Auxiliary Unit 237 and American…
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Motorcycle Safety tip on Starting on a Hill with Jerry “Motorman” Palladino

Born to Ride presents Jerry "Motorman" Palladino with RideLikeAPro.com giving tips on how to start off on a hill with a motorcycle. Leave a comment below!
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The history of the Indian Motorcycle

born To Ride shows takes you from the past to the present of Indian Motorcycles! Leave a comment below!
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Jerry “Motorman” Palladino Motorcycle Safety tip on Safe Distance

Born to Ride TV presents Jerry "Motorman" Palladino and his motorcycle safety tips on proper stopping distance behind cars in traffic. Leave a comment below!
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2016 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship rescheduled for Feb. 27-28

2016 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship rescheduled for Feb. 27-28 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2016 American Motorcyclist Association Ice Race Grand Championship has been rescheduled for Feb. 27-28 at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac, Mich. The event originally was scheduled for Feb. 13-14 at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in Waterford, Mich. "We have moved the race location nearly 175 miles northwest of the original location, where temperatures have been colder and the ice should be safe to race on," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "Bundle up, bring your bikes and ATVs, and we'll see you out there."…
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Eighth annual Sam Swope Memorial Charity Ride

Eighth annual Sam Swope Memorial Charity Ride New sponsors, a great bike ride and lots of must-have auction items to benefit a good cause promise to make the 8th Annual Sam Swope Memorial Charity Ride more exciting than ever. Join the Bahia Shriners as kickstands go up at 10:30 a.m. March 6 at the temple at 2300 Pembrook Drive in Orlando. The ride begins at the Bahia temple at 2300 Pembrook Drive in Orlando. Those who arrive before 10:30 a.m. will get a free hot breakfast with their registration fee. The 2016 Sam Swope Memorial Charity Ride will begin with…
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Sam Swope Memorial Charity Ride

Sam Swope Memorial Charity Ride Meet Christina At Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Tampa, we provide our care in a family-centered environment. This allows us to create bonds with our patients that strengthen over time. Patients who have been with us from a young age feel at home because they have grown up in this hospital.  They have continued to defy the odds, impress us and are a living example of our mission. Christina Lang, 17, is one of those patients. During a recent visit, Christina couldn’t go very far without someone stopping her to say hello. Her Shriners story…
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Oregon motorcyclist kicked by cop awarded $180G to settle excessive force claim

EUGENE, Ore. — A federal jury has ruled in favor of a Eugene motorcyclist who was kicked in the chest by an Oregon State Police captain after a chase. The jury awarded Justin Wilkens $180,000 on Jan. 14 to settle his excessive force claim in the August 2012 incident, the Register-Guard reports. "I'm just happy as heck," Wilkens, 41, said as he left the courthouse. Video of the incident shows Wilkens speeding past Capt. Rob Edwards, who was in an unmarked police car. Edwards began to pursue Wilkens and then rear-ended his motorcycle. The police captain can then be seen pointing…
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AMA Club 1924 Connects with Riders at America’s Grandest Motorcycling Events

AMA Club 1924 Connects with Riders at America's Grandest Motorcycling Events   Display visitors will receive free local touring maps from AMA partner RoadRUNNER Magazine PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association will greet current and future members at 2016's most iconic motorcycling events, including Daytona Bike Week, Americade, Laconia, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and Sturgis. AMA Club 1924, named in honor of the AMA's founding year, is the association's presence at these events, celebrating the fun of motorcycling, connecting with riders and looking back on the history of motorcycling in America. "The AMA includes people who just love to…
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AIMExpo Earns Key Recognition For Second Consecutive Year as a 2015 ‘Fastest 50’ Show

AIMExpo Earns Key Recognition For Second Consecutive Year as a 2015 ‘Fastest 50’ Show    More than 200 Exhibitors Have Secured Their 2016 Locations in New North Hall   IRVINE, Calif. (February 9, 2016) – Last October’s Third Annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) brought the powersports industry under one roof at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and continued to show impressive growth as North America’s premier trade show for the marketplace. The event’s noteworthy gains were recognized for the second consecutive year in the annual Trade Show Executive "Fastest 50", earning ranking for increases in two key categories -…
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Big Fat Bikers, Hogs & BBQ

Big Fat Bikers, Hogs & BBQ by JapBikeCoco, Yamaha Rider & BBQ Aficionado   In life, there are few certainties. Times change, people change, secrets come to light, and faith is often lost. However, here’s one thing I do know that holds true over time: Bikers, especially the bigger ones of the group, know good food and where to find it! Follow a Rubenesque biker around long enough, and you will stumble across some good eats! Being a “few pounds” heavier than I’d prefer, I am no exception to the rule. I ride. I’m big. I know all the back…
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