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HARLEY-DAVIDSON MEN’S BURNING SKULL 3-IN-1 LEATHER JACKET

Published on February 4, 2013 under Motorcycle News
3-in-1 Styling for Maximum Versatility MILWAUKEE – The new men’s Burning Skull 3-in-1 Leather Jacket (P/N 98062-13VM, starting at $475) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line delivers maximum versatility thanks to its 3-in-1 style. The midweight cowhide leather jacket features four zippered air vents for controlled airflow, while pockets at the elbows and shoulders accept accessory body armor for added protection. The action back design and pre-curved sleeves provide optimal riding comfort. Eight available pockets offer exceptional storage capacity for riding essentials. The removable full-sleeve hoodie provides extra warmth with the jacket or can be worn separately. Available in S –…
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SPRINGFIELD, IL TO HOST AMA DIRT TRACK GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS MAY 28–31

Published on February 1, 2013 under Motorcycle News
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2013 AMA Dirt Track Grand Championships will take place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., May 28-31, bringing the fastest amateur dirt-track racers on the planet to one of the sport's most historic venues. "For 39 years, the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championships have crowned the country's top amateur dirt trackers, making this one of the oldest and most prestigious amateur motorsports racing events in America," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "The world-famous Springfield Mile has been the location of many storied dirt-track races, and we're excited to add to that legacy…
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QUEENSRYCHE COMING TO STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP

Published on January 31, 2013 under Born To Ride
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Welcomes Rockers Queensrÿche To The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™   Sturgis Buffalo Chip, South Dakota (January 23, 2012) – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip announced today hard rock band Queensrÿche will join the lineup of artists to perform at its annual music festival August 2-11, 2013 during the Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota. Queensrÿche, scheduled to kick off the first night of festivities at the Buffalo Chip on Friday, Aug 2nd, will pave the way for high energy bands such as ZZ Top, Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, and many more to perform at the Largest Music…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON INCREASES AMA PRO FLAT TRACK CONTINGENCY PURSE

Published on January 29, 2013 under Motorcycle News
Contingency Program Doubles Payouts to $143,000 For 2013 Milwaukee, Wis. (January 29, 2013) – Harley-Davidson Motor Company is pleased to announce that it will double its contingency payouts to racers in the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Twins class from $5,500 to $11,000 per race for the upcoming racing season.   For 2013, Harley-Davidson Motor Company will provide a $143,000 contingency fund for Twins riders competing on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the series’ thirteen scheduled Twins events. The Twins contingency program will pay out up to $11,000 in contingency per event to the First through Eighth place finishing positions to…
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AMA VINTAGE MOTOCROSS AND VINTAGE HARE SCRAMBLES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Published on January 25, 2013 under Motorcycle News
  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Vintage motorcycles and the men and women who love to race them will see more track time this summer in the AMA Vintage Motocross and AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles National Championship Series. The new series will kick off on May 4-5 in Athens, Ohio, and wrap up at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington, Ohio, on July 19-21. "Vintage racing is an important part of the AMA's past, present and future, and I'm pleased that we are able to expand our vintage motocross program into a series," said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. "Our members have…
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TWO NEW ACCESSORIES FOR HARLEY DAVIDSON TRIKES NOW AVAILABLE

Published on January 24, 2013 under Motorcycle News
  Lehman Trikes is pleased to announce two newly available accessories for Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide and Street Glide Trikes. The EZ STEER and the Reverse Gear, along with Hawg EFX Running Boards, create a trio of accessories Lehman now offers for Harley-Davidson Trikes.   The EZ Steer (rake kit) improves handling and ease of steering. The EZ Steer is solidly engineered and provides user with a feeling of power steering.   The Reverse Gear features a mechanical reverse that takes the worry out of where to park and provides ease of backing out with a low gear ratio. The Reverse Gear…
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AMA CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET HONORS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Published on January 23, 2013 under Motorcycle News
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association honored the accomplishments of hundreds of AMA champions from all motorcycle racing disciplines on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Aladdin Event & Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. The banquet celebrated the 2012 racing season and announced the recipients of a number of special awards that recognize the best of the best. Speaking at the banquet, AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman thanked all AMA competitors for their contributions to the sport of motorcycling and congratulated them on an unforgettable year. "You are here tonight because you are among the best motorcycle and all-terrain…
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CORBIN INTRODUCES DUAL SPORT SADDLE FOR HONDA CRF250L

Published on January 22, 2013 under Born To Ride
Hollister, CA- Corbin’ design wizards engineered the perfect saddle for Honda's do-it-all 250L. This new Dual Sport saddle combines the functionality of an off-road seat with the comfort of ergonomic design. It’s perfect for dirt, trail and street with Corbin’s cool eye appealing styling. Corbin used their high-density Comfort Cell foam which retains resiliency and doesn't crush down like the stock foam so they could build a lower seating platform. This provides better ground reach and a balanced riding position. For the off-road enthusiast, Corbin left enough nose to allow riders to slide up the tank and get through the…
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Military & Motorcycles_January 18, 2013

Published on January 18, 2013 under Born To Ride
Check Books and Budgets A couple of days ago I watched my wife go through banks statements and our checkbook to make sure they were in agreement and balanced. As a young married couple my wife was more than happy to explain the ‘facts of life’ to me regarding a budget and balancing check books. Thankfully, I understood the process and we have a couple of dollars to the good.   If you’re wondering where this is going, here it is. The Federal Budget, which has not been passed in over three years—even though it is mandated by law.  …
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2013 IFZ/MSF INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CONFERENCE IN FLORIDA

Published on January 17, 2013 under Born To Ride
Variety of Motorcycle Safety Presentations to be Considered for October Event IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 16, 2013 – The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, along with its co-sponsor, the ifz (Institute for Motorcycle Safety), located in Essen, Germany, has issued an official call for papers to be considered for presentation at the upcoming International Motorcycle Safety Conference, titled “The Human Element: The Way Forward.” The U.S.-based safety conference will be held Oct. 16 – 17, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with the debut of the American International Motorcycle Expo. Interested presenters should submit abstracts of their…
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SCOTT RUSSELL TO HEADLINE AMA MHOF

Published on January 16, 2013 under Born To Ride
'Mr. Daytona' Scott Russell to headline AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona, presented by Motul, during Bike Week  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that "Mr. Daytona" -- five-time Daytona 200 winner Scott Russell -- will be the featured guest at its annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona, presented by Motul, on Friday, March 15, 2013, 7:00 a.m., at the Daytona 500 Club on the infield at Daytona International Speedway. Taking place during 2013 Daytona Bike Week, the fundraising breakfast will feature a live interview with Scott Russell…
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STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP® WELCOMES COUNTRY ROCKER BRANTLEY GILBERT

Published on January 15, 2013 under Born To Ride
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Welcomes Country Rocker Brantley Gilbert To The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™     Sturgis Buffalo Chip, South Dakota (January 2012) - The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® welcomes country rock sensation Brantley Gilbert to their annual musical festival on August 2-11, 2013 during Sturgis motorcycle rally. Brantley Gilbert is set to ignite Buffalo Chip campers and concert attendees with an energized stage show during The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™.  Brantley Gilbert joins Toby Keith and ZZ Top as the first of a growing list of artists announced to the 2013 concert line up during the motorcycle rally…
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AMA YOUTH HARE & HOUND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Published on January 15, 2013 under Born To Ride
  AMA Youth Hare & Hound National Championship Series will Award National Titles to Youth Desert Racers PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- An exciting new off-road racing series sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association will recognize the best youth desert racers in America in 2013. The AMA Youth Hare & Hound National Championship Series will follow the AMA FMF/GPR Hare & Hound National Championship Series and feature nine rounds across California, Idaho, Utah and Nevada. "We're pleased to work with the National Hare & Hound Association on the new youth national championship series, giving our youngest desert racers an opportunity to compete…
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AMA VINTAGE DIRT TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Published on January 14, 2013 under Born To Ride
  AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series kicks off during Bike Week PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series kicks off its 2013 season on March 9 in Savannah, Ga. The popular series features period-correct vintage dirt-track motorcycles and exciting handlebar-to-handlebar racing action. "The American Motorcyclist Association has a long and rich history in dirt-track racing, dating to the original factory Class-A competition in the 1920s," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "When the Class-C production-based format made its debut, the sport's popularity grew, laying the foundation for modern competition. We're excited to continue…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_JANUARY 11, 2013

Published on January 11, 2013 under Born To Ride
In the Coming Weeks In the coming weeks there will be entertainment for all ages at the Manatee County Fair. Having been an Associate Fair Director for a few years, I had the opportunity to deal with the stage entertainment, which the fair has presented. On January, the 18 a very well known singer who has come out of retirement at the request of his fans will be center stage at 8 PM. This man is known to the world as Don Williams the ‘Gentle Giant’ (don-williams.com) will give us a show to remember for years to come. Don had been…
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