BTR Beer Club News

Catching up with Bobby Friss

Bobby Friss and his band are the real deal of rock-and-roll. With world-class musicians (Jerry Riggs, Dean Mickey, Chris Bishop, Michael Locke, and Leroy Myers at his side, Bobby has been rocking for over 40 years. We caught up with Bobby to see what the Bobby Friss Band is up to and where can we catch him on stage. BTR: What's been going on in Bobby Friss world? BF: We've had a great start to 2018. Gibtown Bikefest was a blast, the 20th anniversary of Thunder By The Bay, which we have been a part of for 18 years, Daytona…
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Celebrating 10 Years in Bussiness

TEN YEARS, WHERE DOES TIME FLY, HOW HAVE YOU SURIVIVED FOR TEN YEARS? Can you believe it? Time does fly. Survive? Well, you just take things as they are, day by day. We've had our ups and downs over the years, some years more brutal than others but never, ever quitting is the key. You just keep putting one foot in front of the other and do the right thing.   YOU HAVE A PARTY COMING UP TELL US ABOUT IT? The party is a thank you to our friends and customers who've supported us all these years. Ten years…
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Danny Gray Custom Motorcycle Seats Announces NEW Buttcrack Solo Seat with “IST” Independent Suspension Technology

Danny Gray Custom Motorcycle Seats Announces NEW Buttcrack Solo Seat with “IST” Independent Suspension Technology Santa Ana, CA – Danny Gray revolutionized the way seats are made two years ago with the introduction of their patented “IST” Independent Suspension Technology line of seats. Our proprietary IST seat design eliminates the compression and shock your body endures from riding on a traditional solid seat pan. It reduces vibration, compression and shock by eliminating conventional parts of the seat pan and replacing them with anatomically engineered cutouts. Now, in response to demand, long time Danny Gray favorite, the Buttcrack Solo seat is finally available…
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AMA Rule Changes for the 2017 Season Affecting Minimum Age Requirements in Motocross

To: Competitors in AMA-sanctioned motocross events From: AMA Date: Dec. 11, 2015 Re: Rule changes for the 2017 season affecting minimum age requirements in motocross The following rule change was created through AMA Congress and approved by the AMA Board of Directors. This rule will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017. Changes for the 2017 season are reflected in red, bold type. Items that are struck through will no longer be valid. Chapter 1.1; Chapter A; Paragraph 6: The minimum age for amateur riders is 12. In all events, a rider must be 14 or older to ride motorcycles above…
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“Check Point” Premiering Trailer at Santa Fe Comic-Con with Bill Goldberg

“Check Point” Premiering Trailer at Santa Fe Comic-Con with Bill Goldberg “Check Point” will have an impact on an awaiting audience at Comic Con in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as it makes its world trailer premier Saturday, October 24th (currently scheduled for 3PM in Room A). Attending the event will be Director Thomas J. Churchill and WWE legend Bill Goldberg to promote the highly anticipated film. Comic Con is an incredible and exciting pop-culture convention held all over the country with a show floor that plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games,…
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Vision X Lighting Introduces LED Lights for Inside Your Bags

Vision X Lighting Introduces LED Lights for Inside Your Bags Seattle, WA - Continuing with their mission to revolutionize the lighting industry, Vision X Lighting introduces their universal bagger LED light kit which works in most any type of saddlebag, Trike trunk or dual sport bags. This LED light kit can also be used as an engine light dress up kit. These "BRIGHT" bagger lights were engineered specifically with today's motorcycle riders in mind. The new bagger lights low profile design is perfect for flush mount installation and attaches easily in minutes to the inside of your bags so you…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2015 EARNINGS

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2015 EARNINGS Revenue, Earnings and Motorcycle Shipments in Line with Company Expectations   MILWAUKEE, July 21, 2015 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) second-quarter 2015 diluted earnings per share were $1.44 compared to EPS of $1.62 in the year-ago period. Second-quarter net income was $299.8 million on consolidated revenue of $1.82 billion compared to net income of $354.2 million on consolidated revenue of $2.00 billion in the year-ago period. Second-quarter results are in line with company expectations following Harley-Davidson’s decision in April to lower motorcycle shipments from initial projections for 2015 in light of currency-driven competitive pressures…
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KRAWIEC AND HARLEY V-ROD KEEP GRIP ON NHRA PRO STOCK POINTS

KRAWIEC AND HARLEY V-ROD KEEP GRIP ON NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE POINTS LEAD   Screamin’ Eagle Racers First and Third in Points After Norwalk   NORWALK, Ohio (July 5, 2015) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle class following the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Krawiec qualified fourth for the event on a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle and advanced to the second round of Sunday eliminations.   “We are not satisfied with our consistency right now,” said Krawiec. “The horsepower is there, but sometimes we just can’t find…
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Indian Motorcycle of Pensacola to host The Great American Summer Cookout to benefit USO of Northwest Florida

Indian Motorcycle of Pensacola to host The Great American Summer Cookout to benefit USO of Northwest Florida   Indian Motorcycle of Pensacola is joining forces with the USO Northwest Florida as part of a nationwide effort to support and raise awareness about USO services and programs for our men and women in uniform. The Great American Summer Cookout will be Saturday June 13 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Indian Motorcycle of Pensacola, located at 6330 Pensacola Blvd. Motorcyclists and all their friends, as well anyone who would like to support the troops, are welcome to stop by and enjoy great…
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CORBIN INTRODUCES DUAL TOURING SADDLE FOR 2009 – 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREETGLIDE TRIKE

Hollister, CA– The most generously sculpted seating available! Designed specifically to fit the Streetglide Trike and provide the greatest ergonomic advantage for touring quality support. Wide, sculpted seating positions create a larger area of contact for excellent weight distribution. Shaped like your body to eliminate pressure points and give long lasting support that will keep you in the saddle all day. Corbin's rigid Fibertech basepan provides a perfect fit and is built low to hug the frame and conceal the gaps in the bodywork for a clean look. Corbin created a foam shape that keeps you in the sweet spot…
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AMA Members Enjoy Exclusive Discount on Race Tech Suspension for the Track and the Street

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce a new member discount with partner Race Tech -- an exclusive 15 percent discount on Race Tech suspension components, including springs, Gold Valve kits, shocks and more for competition and street motorcycles of all kinds. "Race Tech has long been known for quality suspension components and knowledgeable support in the racing and high-performance realms, and for many years now they've been a major player on the street side, as well -- particularly with the touring and Harley-Davidson segments," said Grant Parsons, the AMA's director of marketing and communications.…
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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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ADDITIONAL SEMINARS FOR 2012 AMA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE

  AMA announces additional seminars for 2012 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA is pleased to announce additional seminar offerings at the 2012 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference. The conference will take place July 26-29 in Carson City, Nev. In keeping with the conference theme of "Ride Well," the seminar lineup includes topics that promote safety, health, awareness and preparation. "We are pleased to announce more additions to an already exciting seminar lineup at the AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference," said AMA Marketing Manager Tigra Tsujikawa. "These seminars will offer something for…
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KRAWIEC RIDES HARLEY V-ROD TO NHRA VICTORY AT ATLANTA

Screamin’ Eagle Team is Undefeated in 2012 Pro Stock Motorcycle Season   COMMERCE, Ga. (May 6, 2012) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team remains undefeated in 2012 as rider Ed Krawiec won his second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle event of the season and regained the series points lead at the 32nd Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Krawiec, the defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle to win the final round of eliminations over Michael Ray on the GottSpeed Racing Buell. Krawiec, who also won the season-opening event at Gainesville, Fla.,…
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