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FREE PROMOTION OFFERS MOTORCYCLISTS AND ATV RIDERS $13,500 IN PRIZES

Revive Your Ride! Year-End Giveaway Starts November 1st  IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 – Attention all motorcyclists, ATV riders, ROV drivers and other powersport enthusiasts. Visit your participating powersports retailer now through December 31 for a chance to win one of thirteen great prizes: Grand Prize: $2,500 Ten First Place Prizes: $1,000 Two Second Place Prizes: $ 500 The Revive Your Ride! Year-End Giveaway starts today and runs through December 31. The promotion is free and is designed specifically to build excitement for two-wheeling and to bring the riding community back to the many retailers of motorcycles and ATVs. All…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES – NOVEMBER 1, 2012

You Lied! WARNING – I am a liberal’s worst nightmare. I carry a Bible, a copy of The Constitution of United States, hunt, fish, pray, salute the American Flag, been in the military and law enforcement and believe the United States is the greatest county on the face of the Earth, bar none. If you are okay with that then continue reading. My comments a couple of weeks ago regarding the Benghazi TERRORIST attack seems to have finally come to light by everyone with the exception of the main stream media outlets. First of all it was not a spontaneous attack it…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME LEGENDS RECOGNITION FOR MERT LAWWILL

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Harley-Davidson, whose motorcycles helped write the history of American dirt-track racing, will be the presenting sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's Legends recognition for Mert Lawwill. Lawwill, a 1998 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 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, existing members of the Hall of Fame are recognized as Legends. The 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends are Lawwill,…
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MIC COMMUNICATIONS SYMPOSIUM PROVIDES ECONOMIC ADVICE, INNOVATIVE GROWTH STRATEGIES TO POWERSPORTS INDUSTRY

Presenters See Potential for Market Growth, Stress Social Media  IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2012 – The evolving state of the economy and the expansion of the powersports industry were the corresponding topics of the day at the 14th Annual MIC Communications Symposium, held at the Carson Center in Carson, Calif., last Wednesday. Representatives of the MIC’s nearly 300 member companies gathered together to hear thought-provoking presenters and participate in spirited discussions at the event, titled “Inroads to the Future XIV.”   “The annual MIC Communications Symposium is always a high point in our year,” said MIC President Tim Buche. “Not…
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HARLEY TEAM CLINCHES NHRA TITLE AS KRAWIEC WINS IN VEGAS

Krawiec Also Wins Rain-Dealyed Reading Final on Saturday LAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 28, 2012) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines drag racing team clinched the 2012 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship as rider Ed Krawiec roared to his ninth Pro Stock Motorcycle win of the season and third in a row at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion now leads the class by 111 points with one event left on the schedule. Only his teammate Andrew Hines remains in contention for the title. “What a…
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Military & Motorcycles October 26, 2012

Dust Em’ Off Finally the weather is showing signs of Fall in the air with cooler temperatures and less rain. This is the time of year I year I tell people who are fair weather riders or have a dislike for hot and/or wet riding conditions to charge up the batteries, “Dust em’ off and get riding.” Keep in mind not only will we have better riding conditions we will also have an overabundance of folks from out of state utilizing our highways. The new comers could be lost or trying to locate a specific location and not paying attention…
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MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL EVENT TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE

14th Annual MIC Communications Symposium Offers Industry Information, Workshops, Thought-Provoking Presenters and More IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2012 – The Motorcycle Industry Council is hosting its 14th Annual Communications Symposium today at the Carson Center in Carson, Calif. Designed to provide the MIC’s approximately 300 member companies with informative yet entertaining subject matter pertaining to the motorcycle industry, the symposium is titled “Inroads to the Future” and will feature presentations addressing a variety of topics, from the state of the economy to social media. Advance registrations totaling 260 exceed the past record by 20 percent. “We are very excited about…
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Military & Motorcycles – October 19, 2012

“Wreaths Across America” “IN HONOR OF A DECEASED SOLDIER” “Wreaths Across America” is now accepting donations for sponsorship of Christmas Wreaths which will be placed at the grave sites of our beloved soldiers at the VA Sarasota National Cemetery which is located at 9810 State Road 72 (Clark Road) Sarasota. The cemetery personnel can be contacted at (941) 922-7200. Please make your checks payable to Sarasota Military Academy (PTCC). They can either be dropped off or mailed to SMA at 801 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL  34236. The deadline for ordering is November 20, 2012. Each wreath is only $15.00.…
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KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. SUPPORTS 2012 AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has joined the growing list of companies honoring the 2012 inductees of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Nov. 16 at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Kawasaki is the dinner sponsor for the induction ceremony. The gala event will officially welcome the class of 2012: off-road racing champion Ty Davis, who won Kawasaki's first AMA National Enduro Championship; the late Rod Bush, KTM North America president and industry visionary; roadracing world championship tuner Nobby Clark; 1975 AMA Supercross Champion Jimmy Ellis; pioneering female motocrosser Sue Fish;…
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AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME LEGENDS WEEKEND IN LAS VEGAS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association reminds enthusiasts, fans and the motorcycling industry that the advance ticket purchase deadline is approaching for the 2012 AMA Legends Weekend, Nov. 16-17, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Advance tickets for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by KTM, are $130 through Oct. 24. After that date, the ticket price increases to $155. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Dave Mungenast Memorial Concours d'Elegance tickets are $10 for attendees of the Hall of Fame banquet, or $20 for general admission. Tickets for the AMA…
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CORBIN FLEETLINER SADDLEBAGS FOR 2004-2013 H-D DYNA-GLIDE AND 2004-2008 DYNA WIDE-GLIDE

Hollister, CA - Corbin announced today the introduction of their Fleetliner saddlebags for Dynas and Dyna Wide Glides. They feature almost double the space as a stock dresser bag, the interior wall of the bag molds close to the profile of the bike to fit closer to the centerline than any other saddlebag on the market. This provides better load bearing, better balance, less width and a cleaner look. Even though Corbin's Fleetliner bags appear smaller than the H-D dresser models, they actually hold quite a bit MORE ... and they look size appropriate on a Dyna. Designed to fit…
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MOOSE RACING 2013 AMA REKLUSE NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Round one pre-registration opens Dec. 5 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce the 2013 calendar for the AMA Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing. The 2013 season features 10 rounds of premier off-road racing and showcases a range of skill-, age- and displacement-based classes. "The AMA Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing, is America's premier national series for true single-track racing -- and for good reason," said AMA Off-Road Manager Chuck Weir. "The racer experience, club involvement, historical significance and course variety are second to none. We're excited about…
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COOLBETH WINS ON FACTORY HARLEY AT POMONA AMA FINALS

Mees Rides a Harley-Davidson to Earn 2012 Grand National Championship POMONA, Calif. (October 14, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth closed out the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship season with a flag-to-flag win at the AMA Pro Flat Track Finals on the Los Angeles County Fairplex half-mile. It was the second win of the season for Coolbeth. Rogers Racing/Blue Springs Harley-Davidson rider Jared Mees finished eighth and claimed his first AMA Grand National championship. Coolbeth and his Harley-Davidson XR750 were fast all night at Pomona, winning a heat race and then leading each of…
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WIRE PLUS INTRODUCES BIG DOG “HCM” RETROFIT KIT

  Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new, state-of-the-art “HCM” Retrofit Kit for all EHC module equipped 2004-2008 Big Dog Motorcycles. This replacement module is the fix to get rid of the EHC for good. This is the perfect fix for all Big Dog owners tired of not being able to start their bike due to electrical problems. This replacement module works with all of the switches used on all 2004 models through current Big Dog Motorcycles. Each kit comes complete with Wire Plus’ proven power module and switch control module configured to work with…
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Military & Motorcycles – October 12, 2012

Special People Almost three years ago I attended the grand opening of the new Bradenton Veterans Administration Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) not only as writer, but also as one of their veteran patients. As soon as the doors opened to the new clinic I met with the man who is responsible for the volunteers who serve the Bay Pines Community. I was immediately signed up, interviewed, took the required classes, fingerprinted, photographed, had a background check done and issued an ID card. From that day to this day I have been the Head Volunteer for the clinic. Believe it…
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DO THE RIDE THING VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2012 – Creative, cash winning kids from coast to coast are getting their videos on safe and responsible ATV riding posted online as public service announcements by the ATV Safety Institute, MSF’s DirtBike SchoolSM and the Right Rider Access Fund. A judging panel from ASI, Right Rider Access Fund and the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) selected the winners among dozens of entries from young enthusiasts nationwide, all aiming to highlight ASI’s Golden Rules of ATV Safety or the MSF DirtBike School’s Dirt Bike Riding Tips. David Atkins, an 18-year old from Edmond, Oklahoma, won…
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