Motorcycle News

Wire Plus Introduces Power, Lighting Control Modules and Wiring Harnesses for Most Custom Production Bikes

Winfield, KS - Many of the custom production bikes that were made over the last 15 years are now experiencing electrical problems due to a variety of reasons. Bike owners can now go to a one-stop company for all of their electrical needs. Wire Plus produces a wide variety of power modules and wiring harnesses at the dealers and consumer’s requests for all those “extinct” custom bikes. Each kit comes complete with Wire Plus’ proven power module and switch control module configured to work with the ground input switches used on the factory bike. Their modules are submersible waterproof and very compact…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Inducts Seven Motorcycling Greats

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Presented by KTM, Inducts Seven Motorcycling Greats LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Seven historic figures took their places among motorcycling's greatest legends Friday, Nov. 16, at the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by KTM. The ceremony is part of the American Motorcyclist Association Legends Weekend, powered by Paul Thede's Race Tech, held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa. Hosted by actor motorcyclist Perry King, the event honored the Hall of Fame Class of 2012: the late Rod Bush, KTM North America president and industry visionary; world championship roadracing…
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Military & Motorcycles November 16, 2012

  What does SEAL Team 8, a Navy Four Star Admiral, an Army Colonel, a MOH, a parade and hundreds of tiny legs have in common? And the answer is simple, absolutely the best Veterans Day Weekend for me ever.   As I mentioned last week I was headed to Fort Pierce to spend a couple of days with the members of Navy SEAL Team 8 who were giving demonstrations at the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum for ’Muster XXVII.’   If you ever want to learn more about the Navy’s most elite teams the SEAL Museum is the place to…
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Paul Thede’s Race Tech powers AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends Weekend

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Paul Thede's Race Tech, innovative leaders in motorcycle suspension since 1984, will be the weekend sponsor for the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends Weekend, Powered by Paul Thede's Race Tech. The two-day event takes place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. "The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is very pleased to have Paul Thede and Race Tech come aboard to power the best weekend in motorcycling," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation. "Paul and his company have long been…
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Terry Longpre … Patriotism

Patriotism Thursday, November 1, I rode to Derby Lane Greyhound Track not to bet on the dogs but to take time to honor those who served in Vietnam and lost their lives doing so. I met with men and women who either had served in Vietnam or had family members who had. Our mission for the day was to escort the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall over 42 miles of Pinellas County roads during which time we passed twelve schools where students were waiting for our arrival, waving, yelling with small American flags in hand. Along our route, we passed folks…
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3rd Annual Tampa Bay Area U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Toy Run

TAMPA, FL - The Marine Corps League Detachment 1226 (Riverview), with help from 10 local motorcycle groups, presents their 3rd annual motorcycle Toy Run Sunday November 25, 2012 in support of the Marine Toys for Tots 2012 campaign in Tampa Bay.   The Toy Run starts at the Toys for Tots warehouse, 4479 West Gandy Blvd, Tampa with rider registration from 9:30am to 11:00am. The riders will depart as one group at 11:30am, escorted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The toy run ends at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse & Grill at Brandon Harley Davidson, 9841 East Adamo Dr, Brandon. A $10…
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Harley Dealers are a Biker’s Holiday Wish List Headquarters

Receive a Limited Edition 110th Anniversary Tin and Membership with a $300 Purchase MILWAUKEE(November 13, 2012) Harley-Davidson® dealers are the source for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts you won’t find at the mall. Get a head start by visiting the Gift Ideas website to a great selection of leather jackets, touring luggage, and collectibles like the popular Hog Bank. Many Harley-Davidson dealers host special holiday events and offer a wide selection of gifts for any rider, from a huge selection of genuine MotorClothes® apparel to Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories®. Harley-Davidson dealer staff can help with gift suggestions to match any rider…
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Hines Wins at Pomona, Krawiec Earns Third Championship

Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Teams Takes 15th Win of Season at NHRA Finals POMONA, Calif. (November 11, 2012) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing team wrapped up a historic season by earning a win and a championship at the 48th annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. Team rider Andrew Hines rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® to his sixth win of the season, defeating his teammate, Ed Krawiec, in the seventh all-Harley final of the season. The win by Hines caps a season that saw the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines…
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American Motorcyclist Association Salutes Veterans

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association thanks American veterans the world over this Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, for their willingness to serve to protect and defend the United States and the American way of life.   "There has long been a special relationship between motorcyclists and veterans," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "Today, on Veterans Day, we honor that relationship, and salute America's veterans for their devotion to serving our country." "The patriotism, dedication and valor of American servicemen and women is unmatched anywhere in world," Dingman said. "Our veterans have put their lives on…
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California Air Resources Board says E15 Ethanol-gas Blend Won’t Appear in California for ‘Years’

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The California Air Resources Board has told the American Motorcyclist Association that even if it approves the sale of the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend in California, the blend wouldn't appear in the market for several years. CARB made the comment in response to a letter from AMA Vice President for Government Relations Wayne Allard, who expressed concern about potential misfueling of E15 into motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. E15 is a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol, and the federal Environmental Protection Agency hasn't approved its use in motorcycles or ATVs. To avoid misfueling, the…
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TUCKER ROCKY/BIKER’S CHOICE IS PRESENTING SPONSOR NOVEMBER 16

Tucker Rocky/Biker's Choice is presenting sponsor of Malcolm Smith's AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends recognition PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Tucker Rocky/Biker's Choice, the U.S. distributor of well-known brands such as Answer, MSR, Firstgear, BikeMaster and Biker's Choice, will be the presenting sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's Legends recognition for Malcolm Smith. Smith, a 1998 Hall of Fame inductee, will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Each year during the induction ceremony for the new class of the…
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Help Needed November 17 – 18 at James A. Haley VA Medical Center

  To all: The James A. Haley VA Medical Center durable medical equipment for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games was received from Richmond, VA. We need volunteers to assist with inventory. Inventory will be held November 17 – November 18.   The location is: American Medical Dept 8130 Anderson Road Ste 302 Tampa, FL 33634   If we are able to get enough volunteers we can probably get this completed in one day. If you know someone or organization that would like to volunteer please let me know. I would like to track how many volunteers will be coming.  …
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ATV Safety Institute Honors Veterans, Urges Enthusiasts to be Safe over Long Weekend

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 – The ATV Safety Institute and its members extend their gratitude and respect to all of our country’s veterans this Veterans Day weekend. With many other Americans also honoring and remembering our veterans while taking Monday off, ASI and the major manufacturers and distributors of ATVs encourage ATV enthusiasts who choose to ride over the long weekend to be safe and responsible. Those enthusiasts can minimize their risk while increasing their fun by taking the ASI’s hands-on ATV RiderCourse and interactive E-Course to better understand and enjoy their ATVs. Taking the hands-on ATV RiderCourse is…
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Don Emde, Frank Esposito and Steve Johnson Re-Elected to Motorcycle Industry Council Board

MIC Board Benefits from Consistency   IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012 –Don Emde, Frank Esposito and Steve Johnson were all re-elected to the MIC Board of Directors at the most recent election concluded in late October. With powersports backgrounds that range from magazine publishing and aftermarket manufacturing to distribution, all three returning members bring a wealth of experience and diversity to their respective roles on the MIC board. Emde has served on the board since 2001 and sits on the Aftermarket/Allied Trades Committee, the Marketing and Public Policy Committee and Discover Today’s Motorcycling Subcommittee. Esposito has been on the board…
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MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL BOARD MEMBER AND DISCOVER TODAY’S MOTORCYCLING INNOVATOR RAY BLANK RETIRES

MIC Grateful for Blank’s Years of Service, Dedication and Enthusiasm   IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012 – After devoting more than 25 years to supporting, promoting and growing the motorcycle industry through the Motorcycle Industry Council and Discover Today’s Motorcycling, MIC Board of Directors member Ray Blank announced his retirement, effective Oct. 1. Blank’s MIC retirement comes closely on the heels of his corresponding retirement from American Honda, where Blank was senior vice president of the Motorcycle Division. Blank has been an avid motorcyclist and passionate supporter of the motorcycle industry for more than 25 years. He has also been…
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BIKE WEEK RADIO SHOW COMING TO AMA LEGENDS WEEKEND

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Bike Week Radio Show, a weekly source for motorcycling news broadcast on San Diego's Sports Radio Leader XX1090 AM and at www.bikeweekradioshow.com, will be on location at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa during the Nov. 16-17 AMA Legends Weekend in Las Vegas, Nev. Program hosts Broc Glover, Paul Carruthers and Bobby Wooldridge will be on stage during the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance on Saturday, Nov. 17, interviewing Hall of Famers, notable bike builders and presenters, and interacting with the audience. The following day, Bike Week Radio Show will broadcast live from Las…
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