Motorcycle News

HINES RIDES HARLEY V-ROD TO FIRST U.S. NATIONALS WIN AT INDY

Krawiec Takes a 30-Point Lead and Number-One Seed into NHRA Countdown INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 9, 2012) – It took Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines 11 tries to get a win at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, and this year he even had to endure a week-long rain delay. But the sun was out at Lucas Oil Raceway Sunday and Hines rode his Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® to a final-round win in Pro Stock Motorcycle to capture his first title at the prestigious event. The victory is also the first for the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® team at the U.S. Nationals, and…
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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ANNUAL BRUCE ROSSMEYER RIDE FOR CHILDREN

ORMOND BEACH - Registration is now open for the 18th Annual Bruce Rossmeyer Ride for Children set for Oct. 7 at rideforchildren.com. The motorcycle event has raised more than $4 million to benefit Camp Boggy Creek, a year-round camp for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. The Ride for Children will take off with a roar at 10 a.m. with more than 1,000 motorcyclists leaving Destination Daytona on a police escorted, no-feet-down ride to Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis. When riders arrive at the camp, they will enjoy both silent and live auctions, music and a buffet lunch generously donated…
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NEW WOMEN’S PERFORMANCE L/S HENLEY FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Performance Fabric Keeps You Dry, Fresh and Protected from the Sun MILWAUKEE – Designed with performance fabric for optimal comfort, the new women’s Performance L/S Henley (P/N 99136-12VW, starting at $55) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line is great as a first layer and also as functional outerwear. It’s constructed from 100 percent cotton 2x2 ribbing that wicks moisture away from the skin to keep you cool, dry and comfortable. Anti-microbial properties help eliminate bacteria and odors so you stay fresh all day. And a UPF-30 treatment blocks 96 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Available in black and off-white…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON FANS AROUND THE WORLD EMBARK ON YEAR-LONG, EPIC CELEBRATION OF MOTOR COMPANY’S 110TH ANNIVERSARY

Official Anniversary Celebration Events Announced; Include Bike Blessing with Pope Benedict XVI in Rome and Milwaukee Homecoming Event   MILWAUKEE (Sept. 6, 2012) – Today, Harley-Davidson announced the official calendar of 110th Anniversary Celebration events for the coming year. The events will connect millions of Harley-Davidson fans across the globe, united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom, self-expression and epic adventure.   Included in the official calendar are 12 anniversary experiences that Harley-Davidson will bring to existing motorcycle events in global regional markets through September 2013. The events span 11 countries on six continents including North America,…
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Military & Motorcycles – September 7, 2012

Music and 9-11 Rides Saturday my wife and I went to the Manatee United Methodist Church (315 15th St E, Bradenton) and had the best time listening to Country Gospel Music performed by Jim and Tim.   They perform the 1st Saturday of each month and it well worth the time to go and listen. You’ll find it is old time gospel, a little country, patriotic and inspirational all at the same time.   For full disclosure I have known Jim Pierce for 35 years or so. A few years ago we got back together at one of their concerts…
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ROHVA Basic DriverCourse in California

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Rolls Out Hands-On ROV Basic DriverCourseSM in California IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 5, 2012 - The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association is now offering its new Basic DriverCourse in Southern and Northern California, helping ROV drivers become familiar with these increasingly popular machines and learn about safe and responsible use. The DriverCourse combines the free, online ROV E-Course, plus nearly three hours of closed-range driving exercises supervised by a licensed ROHVA DriverCoach. Click this video for a preview of the DriverCourse: Link to Video “After months of testing and development, we are rolling out the Basic DriverCourse to…
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Movie Review – Easy Rider

This month Born To Ride reviews the Iconic film “Easy Rider.” The ultimate in biker films, Easy Rider ventures beyond the ‘exploitation’ theme of similar films exposing the lifestyle of, and the counterculture of the late sixties. This film spawned countless look-alike exploitation pieces, and as a stand alone in its class it can be credited for the creation of the very lifestyle that a lot of us enjoy today. There is no reason for me to explain the plot of this movie. If you are reading this magazine, you have already seen it at least twice, and can remember…
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NEW MEN’S HYDRATION VEST FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Air-Conditioned Comfort for your Core MILWAUKEE – Keep your core extra-cool on warm days with the new men’s Hydration Vest (P/N 98201-13VM, starting at $55) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line. It’s lined with polyacrylite crystals that absorb and hold water, allowing a slow evaporation that cools your core. The vest is fully hydrated when soaked for 10 minutes, and the polyacrylite crystals last up to one year or 50 uses. Stretch side panels and a zippered front offer a custom fit, while mesh panels on the shoulders and chest aid cooling. Available in S to 5XL sizes.   The Hydration…
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Family Fun Saturday at the Museum of Florida Art

Family Fun Saturday  September 8, 2012 10:00 - 1:00 The second Saturday of each month from September through May, the museum is free to visit with children's make and take art activities from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Museum galleries are free to visit until 4:00 p.m. This is a fantastic way to spend quality family time, don't miss this FUN and FREE event! Museum of Florida Art
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Big Bear Choppers Expands US Dealer Network

San Bernardino, CA (Aug 30, 2012) – Big Bear Choppers Motorcycles manufactured by RHC is pleased to announce the expansion of their US dealer network. The California based manufacturer of innovative production American Made V-twin motorcycles has acquired two new dealers in the United States since reopening in November of 2011 under the new ownership of Simon Scott, an international businessman with interests in the USA, and Indonesia.  The complete line of fully warranted Big Bear Choppers V-twin motorcycles with contemporary styling is available through a growing international dealer network. For more information on Big Bear Choppers, or to become…
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Corbin Introduces Front Saddle for 2008-2012 KTM RC8

Hollister, CA- The Corbin design team came through with a saddle hat fits the exciting KTM RC8 Superbike perfectly. This seat was specifically designed to provide additional support in the rider area with more width and a dished seating platform. Corbin kept the nose of the seat narrow so you still have good ground reach. This seat was a complete ground up design starting with our Fibertech basepan and when combined with the correct shaping gives your body firm support for longer riding range without hot spots. This seat was intentionally designed with less slope towards the tank to help curb…
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MSF’s Dr. Sherry Williams Appointed to Chair Transportation Research Board’s Motorcycles & Mopeds Committee

IRVINE, Calif – The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Dr. Sherry Williams, the MSF’s director of quality assurance and research, was recently appointed to chair the prestigious Transportation Research Board Motorcycles and Mopeds Committee. This accomplishment, along with presenting peer-reviewed papers at the upcoming VTTI International Symposium on Naturalistic Driving and ifz/MSF-International Motorcycle Safety Conference, is one of the many ways Dr. Williams contributes to the MSF’s goal of developing and maintaining high-quality, innovative motorcycle-safety research. According to the TRB, its mission is to promote innovation and progress in transportation through research, and to this end, it incorporates more than 200 committees…
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Military & Motorcycles – August 31, 2012

Things to Ponder   As anyone can imagine the summer months are slow as far a motorcycle runs and events due to obvious reasons, heat, rain, and sometimes high winds.   As a writer I find myself drifting off track of my responsibility in so much as I have to find interesting areas to write about. I was at a “Bike Night” at one of the local Harley-Davidson dealers this last Saturday evening. As I looked around, I saw numerous riders who had been in the military at one time or another.   A few days ago, I received an…
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ATV Safety Institute Encourages Enthusiasts to Work Hard, Have Fun and Always be Safe

 ASI Continues to Support Responsible Riding as Labor Day Approaches IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2012 – As the Labor Day weekend nears, ATV enthusiasts all over the country are gearing up to trade their pavement-bound daily commuter for their favorite off-highway vehicle to take advantage of the three-day weekend. The ATV Safety Institute, along with the nation’s major ATV manufacturers and distributors, urges the 35 million riders currently operating more than 10 million ATVs across the U.S. to ride safely and responsibly this weekend and every weekend.   “Labor Day weekend represents the heart of the riding season for millions…
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Corbin Introduces Newly Engineered Dual Tour Saddle

Hollister, CA- Corbin announced today that they have re-engineered their classic Dual Tour Saddle which is now available for the entire range of Harley-Davidson motorcycles to add touring class support and comfort. Corbin has a long history of designing saddles that look as good as they perform and this Dual Tour is no exception. Designed to give riders the next level of comfort, this saddle features genuine leather, a new seat cover design and ergonomically designed seating for maximum weight dispersion. Each seating area is sculpted for proper weight distribution which allows long range capability. Generously contoured platforms eliminate hot…
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Museum of Florida Art is Launching the Gallery Talk and Tour Series

Gallery Talk and Tour Series  August 30, 2012 6:30-8:30 p.m.   This Thursday, August 30th, the Museum of Florida Art is launching the Gallery Talk and Tour Series. This series will feature guest speakers and artists to discuss the museum's exhibitions. Purvis Young's paintings are filled with symbolisms, floating heads with halos, figures with upraised arms, all painted on reclaimed materials. Known as an "Outsider Artist" Purvis painted continuously throughout his career producing thousands of paintings. We are excited to announce our first guest speaker, Ms. Wendy M. Blazier who will be discussing the current exhibition, From The Outside In,…
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