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RIDE THE MOUNTAINS WITH MICHELLE EVANS

Would you like to ride through stunningly, beautiful scenery? Are you tired of dangerous bumper-to-bumper traffic? Well we have the answers for you! Escape to the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains and north Georgia’s best motorcycle resort, the Copperhead Lodge in beautiful Blairsville, Georgia! It’s 47 acres of biker heaven with special amenities geared to bikers who want the best in accommodations, food, entertainment, and of course, some of the best motorcycling roads in the country. Smooth blacktop, minimal traffic, challenging curves, valleys, and twisties that seem to be made especially for adventuresome riders. Waterfalls, lakes, mountain streams, quaint villages and…
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AirHawk Introduces New Saddle with IST for 2013 – 2016 BMW R1200 GS & GS Adventure

AirHawk Introduces New Saddle with IST for 2013 - 2016 BMW R1200 GS & GS Adventure Santa Ana, CA  – March 8, 2016 - Danny Gray and AirHawk have come together to transform the metric motorcycle seating industry with a new line of seats starting with the BMW R1200 GS and GS Adventure. Together, AirHawk and Danny Gray have redefined what a comfortable metric motorcycle seat should really be. This new AirHawk saddle provides scientifically proven comfort air technology manufactured for Harley Davidson for the last three years with the sleek design and high quality delivered for the past thirty years…
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NATIONAL CYCLE ANNOUNCES THREE NEW VSTREAM WINDSCREENS FOR THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FLTR ROAD GLIDE

NATIONAL CYCLE ANNOUNCES THREE NEW VSTREAM WINDSCREENS FOR THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTR ROAD GLIDE Maywood, IL -- Maywood, IL - Harley-Davidson's newly redesigned FLTR Road Glide represents the latest in touring comfort, and the triple-vented shark nose fairing is perfectly complemented in both form and function by National Cycle's VStream Windscreens. VStream's cutting-edge aeroacoustic contour features a wider profile at the top, which pushes turbulent, noisy airflow to the side and away from the rider's helmet. This extra width creates a quiet pocket of air with significantly reduced helmet buffeting for a calmer and quieter ride compared to the stock screen. VStream windscreens…
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AirHawk Introduces New Saddle with IST for 2013 – 2016 BMW R1200 GS & GS Adventure

AirHawk Introduces New Saddle with IST for 2013 - 2016 BMW R1200 GS & GS Adventure Santa Ana, CA  – March 8, 2016 - Danny Gray and AirHawk have come together to transform the metric motorcycle seating industry with a new line of seats starting with the BMW R1200 GS and GS Adventure. Together, AirHawk and Danny Gray have redefined what a comfortable metric motorcycle seat should really be. This new AirHawk saddle provides scientifically proven comfort air technology manufactured for Harley Davidson for the last three years with the sleek design and high quality delivered for the past thirty…
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Garwood Custom Cycles Releases 3 More Signature Wheel Designs

The Next Generation Wheel: Garwood Custom Cycles Releases 3 More Signature Wheel Designs Lexington, NC - Garwood Custom Cycles is pleased to introduce their second set of custom billet wheels to the prestigious Garwood Custom Cycles' Signature Line collection. The wheels, named Grudge, Mach, and Revenge, are offered in 9 finishes (red, blue, green, purple, gold, and orange, contrast cut, chrome and black polish finishes). The wheels are provided a full 3-year chrome warranty.     Over a year in the making, each wheel style has gone through torture-testing to ensure quality design, fit, finish, and function. The Garwood team…
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WORLD CHAMPION HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN’ EAGLE DRAG TEAM IN GAINESVILLE

WORLD CHAMPION HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN’ EAGLE DRAG TEAM POWERS INTO NHRA SEASON OPENER IN GAINESVILLE Harley V-Rods Ready to Race in Title Defense   MILWAUKEE, Wis. (March 17, 2016) – With a rumble of Harley-Davidson® V-Rod thunder the world champion Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines drag racing team will open the defense of its latest title at the 47th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., March 17-20. The event traditionally launches the Pro Stock Motorcycle season for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.   In its pursuit of a third-consecutive NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle title, the Harley-Davidson®…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON KICK-STARTS GLOBAL CALL TO ‘LIVE YOUR LEGEND’

HARLEY-DAVIDSON KICK-STARTS GLOBAL CALL TO ‘LIVE YOUR LEGEND’ New Marketing Campaign Shows How Harley-Davidson Can Create Deeper Bonds and Enrich Your Legacy   MILWAUKEE (March 16, 2016) – Harley-Davidson today announced its newest global marketing campaign: ‘Live Your Legend.’ The campaign shows how a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle can enable riders to create deeper bonds and share richer experiences – allowing them to live their own legend.   “Generations of Harley-Davidson owners inspired the ‘Live Your Legend’ campaign,” said Shelley Paxton, VP Global Marketing and Brand. “For more than 113 consecutive years, riders have told us what they experience on Harley-Davidson…
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I would Like to Thank You

Ladies and Gentlemen,   Attached please find a scan of page 63 of your December issue. It is part of the article on Christmas wreaths across America. I am retired Army, a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran, a former Post, State, and National VFW officer and I am Jewish. I would like to both thank you and commend you for the photo of the rider saluting the Jewish grave stone in that article. Sadly, the VFW and American Legion magazines seldom, if ever, show a photo with the graves of Jewish troops as we made up less than 2% of the…
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS…FOUND IN 10!

Thieves Remove 3 Locks from Motorcycle; FIN Leads Police Within Inches February 25, 2016 - Charlotte, NC - Even after taking extra precautions to avoid theft by installing 2 disc locks and heavy chain, a 2015 Kawasaki ZX14 motorcycle was stolen in Charlotte, NC on February 25, 2016. The Find It Now vehicle recovery team received a call at 7:58AM with alert of the theft. Leveraging the unique GPS and cellular tracking capabilities of the FIN GPS security device installed at motorcycle purchase, Find It Now recovery experts were able to quickly obtain the real-time location coordinates of the stolen…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON LEADS CONVOY OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL AROUND DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

HARLEY-DAVIDSON LEADS CONVOY OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL AROUND DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY Riders Take to the Track to Inspire all Heroes to Learn to Ride For Free; Celebrate the 75th Daytona Bike Week   MILWAUKEE (March 10, 2016) – At a venue known for speed – Daytona International Speedway – Harley-Davidson took a moment to slow down and say “thank you,” inviting a group of military personnel and first responders to take an unforgettable ride around the “World Center of Racing” during the 75th Annual Daytona Bike Week.   Now through the end of 2016, all current and former…
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American Motorcyclist Association, American Sportbike Racing Association suspend professional racer Daniel C. Eslick

American Motorcyclist Association, American Sportbike Racing Association suspend professional racer Daniel C. Eslick   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association and the American Sportbike Racing Association, in consultation with Daytona International Speedway, have suspended professional motorcycle racer Daniel C. Eslick of Broken Arrow, Okla., from the Daytona 200 for actions deemed to be detrimental to the sport. According to the Volusia County (Florida) Clerk of Circuit Court, Eslick is charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, a felony of the third degree, as a result of events that took place about 11:59 p.m., March 7, in Daytona Beach,…
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V-Twin Marketing Joins Forces with National Cycle

V-Twin Marketing Joins Forces with National Cycle Maywood, IL - National Cycle announces three new VStream+® Windscreens for the popular Yamaha FJ-09 (aka MT-09 Tracer elsewhere around the world). National Cycle has adapted its revolutionary VStream+® Windscreen technology to the popular and extremely versatile FJ-09/MT-09 Tracer, so owners can now enjoy the same benefits that many dual-sport and touring riders have enjoyed for years. Three different sizes and tints are being offered, allowing riders to select the perfect size to improve their riding experience.   VStream+ gets its name from its unique, patented shape and the dimensional contours molded into the screen and the "+" signifies…
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Check Out What Successful Dealers are Saying About Find It Now USA (FIN®) GPS Security Recovery Systems

"FIN is an amazing product for both our dealerships profitability and also our customers piece of mind! We have sold thousands of these tracking devices over the years. We have seen customers successfully recover their stolen vehicle time after time. We have even recovered a bunch of other stolen motorcycles in a warehouse simply because one of our stolen bikes was hidden in that same warehouse! It is proven to be a great product and also a great company to partner with! Mike and his team at FIN always come through!" Sam Nehme-Owner Broward Motorsports FIN Features and Benefits: State-of-the-Art…
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Knucklehead Cafe – A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER FOR MOTORCYCLES, FAMILY & FUN

Knucklehead Café, located in Rockmart, GA, began getting attention from the biker community because of the Café’s name and theme, the entertainment they booked, and the attention to detail they gave motorcycle riders who stopped in. But now, Knucklehead Café is drawing in the crowds for their great American food menu as well. Whether it’s a slab of ribs, a big juicy steak, or the hand tossed wings you smell when you walk in the door, Knucklehead Café will satisfy every hunger pang and everyone’s wallet. And, if you’re lucky enough to be there on Wednesday, it’s Free Pie! The…
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Turn the Key & Twist the Throttle

Turn the Key & Twist the Throttle EBR Motorcycles is back in business, inviting press & enthusiasts to come celebrate with the team. EAST TROY, WI – Get ready to throw a leg over the ‘American Sport Bike,’ turn the key, and twist the throttle! EBR Motorcycles resumes production beginning March 1 with a stable financial plan in place from Liquid Asset Partners. The new company, EBR Motorcycles, LLC, will start with production of 2016 1190RX and 1190SX motorcycles. The first bikes are scheduled to roll off the line March 17 with a Press Day for approved media. The public, Buell…
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6th Annual Lt. Cliff Rouse Memorial Ride

6th Annual Lt. Cliff Rouse Memorial Ride A few days before Christmas, on December 23, 2010, Don Cheek, who was the Dougherty County, Georgia, Chief of Police, received the call that no chief wants to hear. One of his officers, Lt. Cliff Rouse, had been killed in a shootout, while responding to an armed robbery. “It was one of the worst news of my life,” said Chief Cheek. The following year, a group of supporters for the family initiated the first Lt. Cliff Rouse Memorial Ride in honor of Cliff. Lt. Rouse was known for his willingness to assist others,…
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