Born To Ride

Harley-Davidson® of Pensacola donates motorcycle to Combat Hero Bike Build Presentation on May 25 at the Wall South

Harley-Davidson® of Pensacola donates motorcycle to Combat Hero Bike Build Presentation on May 25 at the Wall South Combat Hero Bike Build has one very important mission—to help injured veterans. The program is designed by warriors to give wounded heroes the sense of freedom and adventure they once enjoyed by providing a customized motorcycle uniquely modified to meet their needs. This past year, Harley-Davidson® of Pensacola donated a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle to the program. The bike being presented to Staff Sergeant Brian Mast on Memorial Day has been retrofitted with a side car which will allow his wife and son to…
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Red Bull Straight Rhythm Returns for Second Year with Innovative Head-To-Head Motocross Competition

Red Bull Straight Rhythm Returns for Second Year with Innovative Head-To-Head Motocross Competition Top Riders to Compete on ½ Mile Straight Rhythm Track at Fairplex in Pomona Santa Monica, Calif. (May 12, 2015) – After a highly successful inaugural event in 2014, Red Bull Straight Rhythm will return for a second consecutive year. The 2015 event will take place on October 11 and will once again be held at Fairplex in Pomona. An evolution of the sport of supercross, the event features head-to-head racing on an “unwound” track, where there are no turns, just a 1/2 mile-long straight rhythm section.…
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CELEBRATE AMERICAN BIKER INDEPENDENCE – COME TO THE HOLLISTER FREEDOM RALLY JULY 3-5, 2015

CELEBRATE AMERICAN BIKER INDEPENDENCE - COME TO THE HOLLISTER FREEDOM RALLY JULY 3-5, 2015 Hollister, CA The Hollister Freedom Rally is just 2 months away and motorcycle enthusiasts from all over are making their plans to attend the rally. Thousands of bikers will ride to the town of Hollister, CA a town with a population of just over 34,900 and travel the streets on their favorite ride with friends.  The roar of motorcycles will be heard up and down the main drag of San Benito Street. The connecting streets will be filled with vendors of all types from major parts…
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Find It Now—FIN Offers FREE Identity Protection Package

Find It Now—FIN Offers FREE Identity Protection Package Port Richey, FL - Find It Now USA, LLC the creator of the Original Early Warning GPS Security System announced today their new dealer/rider promotion. Once again FIN® is FIRST to offer something that will not only help dealers sell more FIN® units, but will give your customers and their family Total Piece of Mind. Starting May 11, 2015, FIN will provide at NO COST to the Dealer or your Customer the world class "FIN Identity Theft Protection Plan." It will not only protect the person purchasing FIN ... it will protect…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame saddened by passing of Hall of Famer Carroll Resweber

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame saddened by passing of Hall of Famer Carroll Resweber PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association offers its sincere condolences to the friends and family of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Carroll Resweber, who passed away on May 8, 2015, at the age of 79. Resweber, a member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 1998, was a brilliant young racer who won four consecutive AMA Grand National Championships from 1958 to 1961 -- a record that stood for four decades. A true star of motorcycle racing, Resweber demonstrated enormous skill on a…
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Corbin Introduces Sport Bucket Seats for Polaris Slingshot

Corbin Introduces Sport Bucket Seats for Polaris Slingshot Hollister, CA – Corbin designed their new Sport Bucket Seats for the Polaris Slingshot on platforms that work on the existing Polaris seat frame and slider. Instead of building up complete racing style seats with shoulder bolsters, Corbin opted more for a Sport Bucket style with thigh and side bolsters, but keeps your shoulders free. Not only does this look more appropriate inside the Slingshot, but it maximizes cabin space and doesn't make you feel cramped. Corbin used their expertise in seat design to provide seat and back panels that cradle your…
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MISSION OPEN ROAD: HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROLLS OUT FREE RIDING ACADEMY TRAINING TO ALL U.S. MILITARY

MISSION OPEN ROAD: HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROLLS OUT FREE RIDING ACADEMY TRAINING TO ALL U.S. MILITARY H-D to give the freedom of motorcycle riding to those who serve and have served our country   MILWAUKEE (MAY 7, 2015) – From the flight deck of the USS Yorktown, Harley-Davidson today announces it is offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training. The new “Learn to Ride” program, open to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans, begins on Armed Forces Day, May 16 and runs through Sept. 13. Harley-Davidson teamed up with U.S. Army veteran and two-time Paralympian, Heath Calhoun, and…
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American Motorcyclist Association Launches AMA Get Women Riding Campaign

American Motorcyclist Association Launches AMA Get Women Riding Campaign PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- With a series of videos, expanded online content and an event for new riders at its Ohio headquarters, the American Motorcyclist Association is launching the AMA Get Women Riding campaign. The program promotes motorcycling to women and girls. "Although motorcycling is a fun and accessible choice, riders must prepare with respect to proper training, safety and, of course, bike considerations," said AMA Board of Directors Chair Maggie McNally-Bradshaw. "As true as that is for all motorcyclists, it's even more true for women riders. Women and girls face additional…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Returns to AIMExpo in Orlando, FL

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Returns to AIMExpo in Orlando, FL Tickets Now Available for the Public to See Newest Hall of Fame Class Honored   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) have announced that the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2015 will be recognized in front of the world of motorcycling Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Orange County Convention Center's Chapin Theater in Orlando, FL. For the second year, the induction ceremony will be held in conjunction with AIMExpo, the fast-growing and impactful event that brings…
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Corbin Announces Hollister “Biker Bob” Memorial Custom Bike Show

Corbin Announces Hollister “Biker Bob” Memorial Custom Bike Show Hollister, CA – “The Annual Ride-In Bike Show has been dedicated to our recently departed friend, radio personality Biker Bob Warford. Bob started this bike show for us years ago and has been running it ever since. His dedication and time generously given to Corbin and the bike show participants out of his own enthusiasm for all things will be sincerely missed. Words cannot express our gratitude for the years we worked together, nor our sadness at his passing”, stated Mike Corbin, the “Idea Guy” at Corbin. To honor his memory…
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FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 11AM - 2PM (Panama City Beach, FL), Tuesday, April 21, 2015 – The Rotary Club of Panama City Beach along with several local businesses are hosting a First Responders Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach. The Luncheon recognizes the work of the first responders of the sheriff’s department, police department, fire department, and emergency medical technicians who have worked to make our beaches safe. This is a celebration of what first responders do for others every day. They accept…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER EARNINGS

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER EARNINGS Diluted EPS, Net Income Improve Year-Over-Year MILWAUKEE, April 21, 2015 ―Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) first-quarter 2015 diluted earnings per share increased 5.0 percent to $1.27 compared to diluted EPS of $1.21 in the year-ago period. Net income was $269.9 million on consolidated revenue of $1.67 billion compared to net income of $265.9 million on consolidated revenue of $1.73 billion in last year’s first quarter. Revenue in this year’s first quarter was down from the year-ago period primarily on unfavorable foreign currency exchange and slightly lower motorcycle shipments. “While the first quarter had its share of headwinds, our…
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Orlando Harley-Davidson to present New Motorcycle to Wounded Army Veteran

Orlando Harley-Davidson to present New Motorcycle to Wounded Army Veteran Orlando, Fla. — April 16, 2015 — Harley-Davidson has supported the U.S. military, and the men and women who serve our nation, since 1916. In fact, during the first and second World Wars, the company produced bikes for military use, even earning the coveted Army-Navy “E” Award for wartime production during World War II. In November, The Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced the giveaway of six new 2015 motorcycles to wounded veterans living with PTSD – allowing those veterans to select the model of their choice to then be built to…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM LAUNCHES LEGENDARY EXPERIENCES TOURS

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM LAUNCHES LEGENDARY EXPERIENCES TOURS Two exclusive packages offer journey of a lifetime, VIP perks, insider access Just in time for summer travel season, the Harley-Davidson Museum offers Legendary Experiences, two signature Harley-Davidson tours featuring top-notch hotel and dining accommodations, behind-the-scenes experiences, VIP exhibit access and more. The Legends & Lakes Road Tour is a Detroit-to-Milwaukee motorcycle ride featuring Bill Davidson, great-grandson of Harley-Davidson founder William A. Davidson and vice president of the Harley-Davidson Museum that ends with a VIP reception at the Museum to kick off Custom Bike Show Weekend. The August experience includes exclusive access to the…
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THIRTY RARE AND ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLES WILL BE AUCTIONED MAY 7 – MAY 9

THIRTY RARE AND ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLES WILL BE AUCTIONED MAY 7 – MAY 9 It is the partial collection of Preston Evans, a dedicated collector and renowned auctioneer. Ten of the bikes had previously been owned by Arthur Sigal, a legend in the motorcycle community. AUBURN, Ind. – A single-owner trove of 30 rare antique motorcycles – a few of them dating back to the very dawn of motorized transportation a century ago or more – will cross the auction block as part of a large auction dedicated to vintage cars and motorcycles, slated for May 7-9 by RM Auctions and…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLAT-TRACK RACING NEWEST MEDAL SPORT AT X GAMES AUSTIN

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLAT-TRACK RACING NEWEST MEDAL SPORT AT X GAMES AUSTIN ESPN Adds Adrenaline-Fueled Racing Discipline to 2015 lineup MILWAUKEE, (APRIL 14, 2015) – It’s official. A new motorcycle racing competition will throw dirt June 4 during the inaugural Harley-Davidson® Flat-Track Racing at ESPN’s X Games Austin. Harley-Davidson sponsored two flat-track exhibitions last year, and thousands of fans took to social media to express their excitement for the sport. “This June, fans in Austin will experience a new kind of action sport as they watch top athletes in flat- track race for gold,” said Dino Bernacchi, Director U.S. Marketing, Harley-Davidson Motor…
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