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Oregon motorcyclist kicked by cop awarded $180G to settle excessive force claim

Published on February 15, 2016 under Blog
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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The Great American Motorcycle Show January 29-31, 2016

Published on January 18, 2016 under Blog
The Great American Motorcycle Show January 29-31, 2016
The Great American Motorcycle Show January 29-31, 2016 Since 1992, The Great American Motorcycle Show has been the place to buy a new motorcycle and the accessories you need. Join us for Georgia's BIGGEST indoor bike show! The show is full of new motorcycles brought to you by Georgia's leading dealers. This is your chance to see what's new in the market and talk to the pros. See foreign and domestic motorcycles, one of a kind custom bikes, cruisers, sport bikes, choppers, trikes, and touring bikes. Get great deals on motorcycles, trailers, leathers, ATVs, scooters, LED lights, detail products, patches…
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FROM WALL STREET TO MAIN STREET ON TWO WHEELS

Published on December 18, 2015 under Blog
FROM WALL STREET TO MAIN STREET ON TWO WHEELS
Happy New Year; I thought it would be great to use an example of someone I have helped over the years. The following story really touches my heart with a client and fellow rider I met about a year ago. I have changed his name and some of the numbers of the principal to protect our client, but it is a very real client and I see this over and over again. John came to me about a year ago. After our meeting, I asked him to go home and gather anything that related to his financial situation so we…
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FUNDRAISER : Together we can help Jamie continue to work hard every day for children with disabilities!

Published on December 2, 2015 under Blog
What: Jamie's new wheelchair accessible van Goal: $25,000. Amount raised to date $2,355. Fundraiser ends Feb 1, 2016. Why: Jamie works hard each day for children with disabilities. As a public relations specialist for Shriners Hospital for Children - Tampa, she helps put the spotlight on the help available to these special children & the families that love them. She herself was a patient of Shriners Hospital, first in Erie, then in Tampa. Now she’s giving back to the wonderful hospital system that helped her gain independence and become a productive adult. With congenital muscular dystrophy, she’s been confined to…
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FROM WALL STREET TO MAIN STREET ON TWO WHEELS

Published on November 25, 2015 under Blog
FROM WALL STREET TO MAIN STREET ON TWO WHEELS
By: Michelle Osborne Have you ever had anything that you call a “God” thing happen? Well I did and it really opened my eyes as to how blessed most of us truly are. We get to ride our motorcycles, workout, climb mountains and live our life without wondering what it is like to be handicap, sick or need guidance. With the season of giving upon us, I wanted to share with some people that have truly touched my heart and how we should all take a minute to not only give thanks for our health and our bodies but to…
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Meet Becca Monopoli at the Born To Ride 20th Anniversary Party

Published on November 17, 2015 under Blog
Meet Becca Monopoli at the Born To Ride 20th Anniversary Party
Meet Becca Monopoli at the Born To Ride 20th Anniversary Party representing the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches and Becca Monoploi Racing.  She was just selected be NASCAR to participate in their 2015 Drive for Diversity program. http://hometracks.nascar.com/diversity/story/engines-revved-drive-diversity-combine_10072015  
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2015 AIMExpo Wraps Final Day Amid Applause

Published on October 19, 2015 under Blog
2015 AIMExpo Wraps Final Day Amid Applause
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 18, 2015) – As doors closed on the 2015 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) applause filled the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) where consumer attendees on the packed show floor joined the 561 exhibitors in celebrating the event’s third year in Orlando. AIMExpo Championship of the Americas The inaugural AIMExpo Championship of the America’s featured a slew of radically designed, hand built bikes by North America's top custom builders. These bikes and builders were met with a standing ovation during the award ceremony that crowned builders in four unique classes and culminated in the choosing of a…
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Xtreme Rider of Warm Springs

Published on September 29, 2015 under Blog
Xtreme Rider of Warm Springs
Warm Springs, Georgia, originally named Bullochville (after the family of Martha Bulloch Roosevelt), first came to prominence in the 19th century as a spa town, because of its mineral springs which flow constantly at nearly 90 °F. Residents of Georgia began spending vacations at Bullochville in the late 18th century as a way to escape yellow fever, finding the number of warm springs in the vicinity of Bullochville very soothing. Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt spent quite a bit of time in the mineral springs to relieve the symptoms of his paralytic illness, and passed away there in 1945. Since…
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YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces Two New Honda Trike Conversions with Automatic Transmission

Published on September 28, 2015 under Blog
YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces Two New Honda Trike Conversions with Automatic Transmission
Seminole, FL -YelvingtonDesigns.com recently introduced a line of trike conversion models that anyone can ride and enjoy...The Honda CTX 700 and The Honda Silverwing 600. Many would like to ride, but aren't ready for the whole balance, clutch, shift and brake thing. Perhaps they have a physical disability that prevents them from being able to shift a motorcycle.No matter the reason, now you can join the ride with the new 2015 Honda CTX 700 combined with the Yelvington 3.0 conversion assembly...it provides a solid stable trike with fully automatic transmission, ABS brakes, ease of steering, and excellent performance. Truly the…
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YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces New Trike Conversion Assembly for 2005-2015 Sportster

Published on September 10, 2015 under Blog
YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces New Trike Conversion Assembly for 2005-2015 Sportster
Seminole, FL-The new YelvingtonDesigns.com trike conversion assembly for the 2005-2015 Sportster is a true Paradigm Shift. Your "Sporty" reflects your personality. Now you can convert to the comfort and convenience of three wheels and keep all your accessories and exhaust. Unlike the competition, The Yelvington 3.0 accommodates all exhausts, even the stockers. The Yelvington 3.0 integrates a new swingarm so you can keep yours should you ever want to go back to the "two wheel" dark side. The Yelvington combines the classic styling of the Sportster, the functionality of the Yelvington 3.0 conversion and your imagination to create the complete…
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