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Australia’s first nationwide motorcycle rental and tour company launches

The merging of three of Australia’s largest tour and rental operators means that ‘Down Under’ two-wheeled explorers have a single source for pre-ride advice, rental bikes, tours and support no matter where they roam across Oz. BikeRoundOz has been serving the region for 14 years. By joining forces with the Australian division of worldwide tour operator Compass Expeditions and Bikescape, who are Sydney’s largest rental and tour company, the new organization has a central booking office with collection and drop off depots in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Adelaide.   “The key things that ensure fellow riders enjoy their…
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STILL BORN TO BE “HOG WILD”

  STILL BORN TO BE “HOG WILD” by Paul Murray In the V-twin motorcycle mechanic circles and especially around the Albany, Georgia area where he lives, when someone talks about working on Harley-Davidson’s, the name Billy Potter and “Hog Wild” undoubtedly always comes up. Billy got involved with bikes because Harley’s were cool when Billy was growing up. His father, Navy WWII Veteran, Jim Potter, owned the local Harley dealership since the late ’50s. His Dad always had a Harley. In 1947, Jim rode coast-to-coast on his Harley knuckle-head rigid frame springer from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA…
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UC Berkeley study shows lane-splitting motorcyclists are safer in traffic

UC Berkeley study shows lane-splitting motorcyclists are safer in traffic PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A new study by the University of California Berkeley shows that motorcyclists who split lanes in heavy traffic are significantly less likely to be struck from behind by other motorists and are less likely to suffer head or torso injuries, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. Researchers, led by Dr. Thomas Rice of the Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC), reviewed nearly 6,000 motorcycle-involved traffic collisions between June 2012 and August 2013, including 997 in which the riders were splitting lanes at the time of the crash.…
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HARLEY WRECKING CREW RIDERS LEAD AMA GNC1 STANDINGS FOLLOWING SACRAMENTO MILE

HARLEY WRECKING CREW RIDERS LEAD AMA GNC1 STANDINGS FOLLOWING SACRAMENTO MILE Mees Makes Podium and Trails Coolbeth by Five Points SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 30, 2015) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Wrecking Crew riders Kenny Coolbeth and Jared Mees lead the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines flat track racing series following the 50th running of the Sacramento Mile at the Cal Expo on Saturday. Mees finished third aboard the Rogers Racing Las Vegas H-D/Blue Springs H-D Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle and moved up to second place in the season standings. Coolbeth, who finished fifth at Sacramento on the Zanotti…
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Harley-Davidson® of Pensacola Donates Motorcycle to Combat Hero Bike Build Presentation on May 25 at the Wall South

Combat Hero Bike Build has one very important mission—to help injured veterans. The program is designed by warriors to give wounded heroes the sense of freedom and adventure they once enjoyed by providing a customized motorcycle uniquely modified to meet their needs. This past year, Harley-Davidson® of Pensacola donated a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle to the program. The bike being presented to Staff Sergeant Brian Mast on Memorial Day has been retrofitted with a side car which will allow his wife and son to join him on rides. While serving in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant Mast lost both legs, a finger and part…
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‘JUST RIDE’ DURING THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON WORLD RIDE JUNE 27-28

‘JUST RIDE’ DURING THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON WORLD RIDE JUNE 27-28 Two Days. Millions of Miles. One Passion that Unites All Riders   MILWAUKEE (May 19, 2015) – Just ride. It’s a simple idea that expresses the passion that unites motorcycle riders around the world, regardless of age, location, or brand. It’s also all anyone needs to do to join the thousands of Harley-Davidson® motorcycle riders and Harley Owners Group® members who are flexing their freedom and hitting the open road during the Harley-Davidson™ World Ride on June 27 and 28.   “One of the beautiful things about riding a motorcycle is…
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The Peter Makris Memorial Run

Peter Makris Memorial Run's 9th Year   Gets a New Start at Chrome Hill Laconia Motorcycle Week Kickoff   Raises Funds for Local Charities   Laconia, NH - Do you hear the sounds of motors revving?! It is the sound of motorcycles across the country getting ready for Laconia Motorcycle Week's 92nd year and its Official Kickoff, The Peter Makris Memorial Run, June 13, 2015.   The annual charity run that benefits the Laconia Fire Department Lifesaving Fund and Water Rescue Team and the Easter Seals NH Veterans Count program, among other local charities, starts and ends at the NASWA…
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Harley-Davidson® of Pensacola donates motorcycle to Combat Hero Bike Build Presentation on May 25 at the Wall South

Harley-Davidson® of Pensacola donates motorcycle to Combat Hero Bike Build Presentation on May 25 at the Wall South Combat Hero Bike Build has one very important mission—to help injured veterans. The program is designed by warriors to give wounded heroes the sense of freedom and adventure they once enjoyed by providing a customized motorcycle uniquely modified to meet their needs. This past year, Harley-Davidson® of Pensacola donated a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle to the program. The bike being presented to Staff Sergeant Brian Mast on Memorial Day has been retrofitted with a side car which will allow his wife and son to…
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Red Bull Straight Rhythm Returns for Second Year with Innovative Head-To-Head Motocross Competition

Red Bull Straight Rhythm Returns for Second Year with Innovative Head-To-Head Motocross Competition Top Riders to Compete on ½ Mile Straight Rhythm Track at Fairplex in Pomona Santa Monica, Calif. (May 12, 2015) – After a highly successful inaugural event in 2014, Red Bull Straight Rhythm will return for a second consecutive year. The 2015 event will take place on October 11 and will once again be held at Fairplex in Pomona. An evolution of the sport of supercross, the event features head-to-head racing on an “unwound” track, where there are no turns, just a 1/2 mile-long straight rhythm section.…
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CELEBRATE AMERICAN BIKER INDEPENDENCE – COME TO THE HOLLISTER FREEDOM RALLY JULY 3-5, 2015

CELEBRATE AMERICAN BIKER INDEPENDENCE - COME TO THE HOLLISTER FREEDOM RALLY JULY 3-5, 2015 Hollister, CA The Hollister Freedom Rally is just 2 months away and motorcycle enthusiasts from all over are making their plans to attend the rally. Thousands of bikers will ride to the town of Hollister, CA a town with a population of just over 34,900 and travel the streets on their favorite ride with friends.  The roar of motorcycles will be heard up and down the main drag of San Benito Street. The connecting streets will be filled with vendors of all types from major parts…
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Find It Now—FIN Offers FREE Identity Protection Package

Find It Now—FIN Offers FREE Identity Protection Package Port Richey, FL - Find It Now USA, LLC the creator of the Original Early Warning GPS Security System announced today their new dealer/rider promotion. Once again FIN® is FIRST to offer something that will not only help dealers sell more FIN® units, but will give your customers and their family Total Piece of Mind. Starting May 11, 2015, FIN will provide at NO COST to the Dealer or your Customer the world class "FIN Identity Theft Protection Plan." It will not only protect the person purchasing FIN ... it will protect…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame saddened by passing of Hall of Famer Carroll Resweber

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame saddened by passing of Hall of Famer Carroll Resweber PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association offers its sincere condolences to the friends and family of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Carroll Resweber, who passed away on May 8, 2015, at the age of 79. Resweber, a member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 1998, was a brilliant young racer who won four consecutive AMA Grand National Championships from 1958 to 1961 -- a record that stood for four decades. A true star of motorcycle racing, Resweber demonstrated enormous skill on a…
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Corbin Introduces Sport Bucket Seats for Polaris Slingshot

Corbin Introduces Sport Bucket Seats for Polaris Slingshot Hollister, CA – Corbin designed their new Sport Bucket Seats for the Polaris Slingshot on platforms that work on the existing Polaris seat frame and slider. Instead of building up complete racing style seats with shoulder bolsters, Corbin opted more for a Sport Bucket style with thigh and side bolsters, but keeps your shoulders free. Not only does this look more appropriate inside the Slingshot, but it maximizes cabin space and doesn't make you feel cramped. Corbin used their expertise in seat design to provide seat and back panels that cradle your…
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MISSION OPEN ROAD: HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROLLS OUT FREE RIDING ACADEMY TRAINING TO ALL U.S. MILITARY

MISSION OPEN ROAD: HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROLLS OUT FREE RIDING ACADEMY TRAINING TO ALL U.S. MILITARY H-D to give the freedom of motorcycle riding to those who serve and have served our country   MILWAUKEE (MAY 7, 2015) – From the flight deck of the USS Yorktown, Harley-Davidson today announces it is offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training. The new “Learn to Ride” program, open to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans, begins on Armed Forces Day, May 16 and runs through Sept. 13. Harley-Davidson teamed up with U.S. Army veteran and two-time Paralympian, Heath Calhoun, and…
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American Motorcyclist Association Launches AMA Get Women Riding Campaign

American Motorcyclist Association Launches AMA Get Women Riding Campaign PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- With a series of videos, expanded online content and an event for new riders at its Ohio headquarters, the American Motorcyclist Association is launching the AMA Get Women Riding campaign. The program promotes motorcycling to women and girls. "Although motorcycling is a fun and accessible choice, riders must prepare with respect to proper training, safety and, of course, bike considerations," said AMA Board of Directors Chair Maggie McNally-Bradshaw. "As true as that is for all motorcyclists, it's even more true for women riders. Women and girls face additional…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Returns to AIMExpo in Orlando, FL

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Returns to AIMExpo in Orlando, FL Tickets Now Available for the Public to See Newest Hall of Fame Class Honored   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) have announced that the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2015 will be recognized in front of the world of motorcycling Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Orange County Convention Center's Chapin Theater in Orlando, FL. For the second year, the induction ceremony will be held in conjunction with AIMExpo, the fast-growing and impactful event that brings…
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