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Community policing gone hilariously wrong – Officer Tommy M Norman

Published on June 14, 2016 under Born To Ride
Community policing gone hilariously wrong – Officer Tommy M Norman
Officer Tommy M Norman is doing his job as a community police officer when his young audience plays a prank on him. What you have to realize is that this level of involvement will likely result in him changing the lives for many of these young kids. Thank you Officer Tommy M Norman https://www.facebook.com/Officer-Tommy-M-Norman-597700070370886/ Read this great article on officer Norman here "Policing with Embrace: How Officer Norman Loves His Community" :http://christandpopculture.com/policing-with-embrace-how-officer-norman-loves-his-community/
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Test Ride – INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE

Published on June 13, 2016 under Born To Ride
Test Ride – INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, has launched the Indian® Chieftain Dark Horse®, a blacked-out hard bagger that allows riders to easily customize their ride and hit the highway in head-turning style. A bagger with undeniable presence, the Chieftain Dark Horse® offers a ton of matte black, a flicker of chrome, and a wealth of features to roll as one of the most bad-ass American-made V-Twin bikes on the market. The Chieftain Dark Horse® conveys an aggressive attitude that demands attention for all the right reasons. Powered by a blacked-out version of the celebrated Thunder Stroke®…
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2016 U.S. Trial des Nations Team Announced

Published on June 13, 2016 under AMA
2016 U.S. Trial des Nations Team Announced
2016 U.S. Trial des Nations Team Announced PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2016 U.S. Trial des Nations teams will travel to France to compete against the best trials riders in the world on Sept. 11. The event is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, and the U.S. teams are organized by the American Motorcyclist Association and the North American Trials Council. "As the sport of trials continues to grow in the United States, it's important that our best riders seek out the world stage," said AMA Director of Racing Bill Cumbow. "We're proud of these AMA members who will challenge…
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AirHawk Introduces Cruiser R Large Air Cushion

Published on June 8, 2016 under Blog
AirHawk Introduces Cruiser R Large Air Cushion
AirHawk Introduces Cruiser R Large Air Cushion Santa Ana, CA – AirHawk's new Cruiser R Large Air Cushion (14' Deep X 14.5" Wide) was designed to be used on Big Cruisers, Sports Touring, Metric and all Harleys. Its Stress Relief design features reduced pressure points on the tail bone, scrotum and prostrate areas. This AirHawk  Cushion equalizes forces over the weight-bearing areas of the body, relieving pressure points. Motorcycle riders are at the mercy of engine and road vibrations that can cause significant fatigue, numbness and even health risks such as spinal column compression. AirHawk's technology has been used in…
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CV Performance is Proud to Announce the 25th Anniversary of the Original EZ-Just Mixture Screw

Published on June 8, 2016 under Blog
CV Performance is Proud to Announce the 25th Anniversary of the Original EZ-Just Mixture Screw
CV Performance is Proud to Announce the 25th Anniversary of the Original EZ-Just Mixture Screw Glendora, CA – The original prototype was first developed in the 1980's to eliminate the need for carburetor removal by technicians when making adjustments, and was later adapted when the CV carburetor became the standard on Harley's. The new mixture screw quickly grew in popularity and became known as the EZ-Just 25 years ago. To date the EZ-Just has been sold around the world, and with over 2.5 million carbureted Harley models produced, demand for the EZ-Just continues. Often imitated, never duplicated, CV Performance is…
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Tampa Bay Man Set to Embark on Cross-country Trip to Seattle for Diabetes Awareness

Published on June 6, 2016 under Blog
Tampa Bay Man Set to Embark on Cross-country Trip to Seattle for Diabetes Awareness
Tampa Bay Man Set to Embark on Cross-country Trip to Seattle for Diabetes Awareness TAMPA – On Sunday, May 15, Valrico resident and 2 Wheels 1 Cause founder Neville Lee will begin a solo cross­country journey on a motorcycle from Tampa, Fla., to Seattle, Wash., to raise awareness about and money for diabetes prevention.   “I’m so excited to take this journey once again across the country for a great cause – to stop diabetes,” said Lee. “Since my Type 2 diabetes diagnosis ten years ago, I’ve been on a mission to show how diabetics can live a full and…
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Zipper’s Muscle 110 Extreme kit for CVO® Bikes

Published on June 6, 2016 under Blog
Zipper’s Muscle 110 Extreme kit for CVO® Bikes
Zipper's Muscle 110 Extreme kit for CVO® Bikes Zipper's Muscle 110 Extreme kit is for the serious performance enthusiast; with horsepower topping 150 at the rear wheel and torque over 100 ft/lbs from 27 50 rpm through redline, peaking at 130. Arm­ stretching, tire-shredding power is everywhere, reminiscent of a late 60's big block muscle car. Your special CVO® motorcycle will turn heads not just because of its looks, but the raw power sound and the performance to back it up- Grin-Factor Pegged! ZIPPER'S PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS 6655-A Amberton Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075 Phone: 410.579.2828 Fax: 410.579.2835 www.ZippersPerformance.com
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON RACERS DOMINATE FLAT-TRACK AT X GAMES AUSTIN

Published on June 6, 2016 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RACERS DOMINATE FLAT-TRACK AT X GAMES AUSTIN
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RACERS DOMINATE FLAT-TRACK AT X GAMES AUSTIN H-D Wrecking Crew riders Kenny Coolbeth Jr. and Brad Baker Claim Silver and Bronze   AUSTIN, Texas (June 2, 2016) – A trio of Harley-Davidson racers filled the medal podium as Harley-Davidson® Flat-Track racing opened 2016 ESPN X Games Austin. Jared Mees rode a Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle to the win and an X Games gold medal following a race-long battle with Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Wrecking Crew rider Kenny Coolbeth Jr., who finished second to claim the X Games silver medal. Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Brad Baker won X Games bronze…
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AMA member ticket discount for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days ends June 6

Published on June 2, 2016 under AMA
AMA member ticket discount for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days ends June 6
Click here to access photography from past AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: http://gallery.americanmotorcyclist.com/AMA-VMD. AMA member ticket discount for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days ends June 6 Last chance to save $15 off the regular rate PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Time is dwindling for AMA members to claim their $15 discount on tickets for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days -- set for July 8-10 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio -- is the premier national event for vintage motorcycle enthusiasts. "AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is an event that not only benefits the nonprofit AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, but…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLAT-TRACK RACING RETURNS TO X GAMES

Published on June 1, 2016 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLAT-TRACK RACING RETURNS TO X GAMES
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLAT-TRACK RACING RETURNS TO X GAMES AUSTIN WITH H-D’S NEW NEXT GENERATION FLAT TRACK MOTORCYCLE MILWAUKEE, (June 1, 2016) – With a furious burst of moto thunder Harley-Davidson® Flat-Track Racing is set to open ESPN’s X Games Austin tomorrow night. In its second year as an X Games medaled event, Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing will feature top motorcycle racers from around the world going head-to-head on the challenging Circuit of The Americas dirt half-mile. Competitors will race for the first gold medal awarded at this year’s X Games Austin and for a key to a new Harley-Davidson® Street® 750 motorcycle.…
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Pennsylvania’s Thunder in the Valley to be first U.S. motorcycle rally sanctioned by FIM North America

Published on June 1, 2016 under AMA
Pennsylvania’s Thunder in the Valley to be first U.S. motorcycle rally sanctioned by FIM North America
Pennsylvania's Thunder in the Valley to be first U.S. motorcycle rally sanctioned by FIM North America   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally in Johnstown, Pa., has become the first U.S. rally to be sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme North America.   The 19-year-old rally features concerts, motorcycle demo rides, bike parades, guided rides, an AMA-sanctioned National Gypsy Tour, the American Motor Drome Wall of Death, Ill Conduct Harley-Davidson stunt team, vendors and more.   FIM North America is one of six Continental Unions recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. The American Motorcyclist…
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