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Corbin Announces Hollister “Biker Bob” Memorial Custom Bike Show

Published on April 22, 2015 under Born To Ride

Corbin Announces Hollister “Biker Bob” Memorial Custom Bike Show Hollister, CA – “The Annual Ride-In Bike Show has been dedicated to our recently departed friend, radio personality Biker Bob Warford. Bob started this bike show for us years ago and has been running it ever since. His dedication and time generously given to Corbin and the bike show participants out of his own enthusiasm for all things will be sincerely missed. Words cannot express our gratitude for the years we worked together, nor our sadness at his passing”, stated Mike Corbin, the “Idea Guy” at Corbin. To honor his memory…
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FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

Published on April 21, 2015 under Born To Ride

FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 11AM - 2PM (Panama City Beach, FL), Tuesday, April 21, 2015 – The Rotary Club of Panama City Beach along with several local businesses are hosting a First Responders Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach. The Luncheon recognizes the work of the first responders of the sheriff’s department, police department, fire department, and emergency medical technicians who have worked to make our beaches safe. This is a celebration of what first responders do for others every day. They accept…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER EARNINGS

Published on April 21, 2015 under Born To Ride

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER EARNINGS Diluted EPS, Net Income Improve Year-Over-Year MILWAUKEE, April 21, 2015 ―Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) first-quarter 2015 diluted earnings per share increased 5.0 percent to $1.27 compared to diluted EPS of $1.21 in the year-ago period. Net income was $269.9 million on consolidated revenue of $1.67 billion compared to net income of $265.9 million on consolidated revenue of $1.73 billion in last year’s first quarter. Revenue in this year’s first quarter was down from the year-ago period primarily on unfavorable foreign currency exchange and slightly lower motorcycle shipments. “While the first quarter had its share of headwinds, our…
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Orlando Harley-Davidson to present New Motorcycle to Wounded Army Veteran

Published on April 17, 2015 under Born To Ride

Orlando Harley-Davidson to present New Motorcycle to Wounded Army Veteran Orlando, Fla. — April 16, 2015 — Harley-Davidson has supported the U.S. military, and the men and women who serve our nation, since 1916. In fact, during the first and second World Wars, the company produced bikes for military use, even earning the coveted Army-Navy “E” Award for wartime production during World War II. In November, The Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced the giveaway of six new 2015 motorcycles to wounded veterans living with PTSD – allowing those veterans to select the model of their choice to then be built to…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM LAUNCHES LEGENDARY EXPERIENCES TOURS

Published on April 17, 2015 under Born To Ride

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM LAUNCHES LEGENDARY EXPERIENCES TOURS Two exclusive packages offer journey of a lifetime, VIP perks, insider access Just in time for summer travel season, the Harley-Davidson Museum offers Legendary Experiences, two signature Harley-Davidson tours featuring top-notch hotel and dining accommodations, behind-the-scenes experiences, VIP exhibit access and more. The Legends & Lakes Road Tour is a Detroit-to-Milwaukee motorcycle ride featuring Bill Davidson, great-grandson of Harley-Davidson founder William A. Davidson and vice president of the Harley-Davidson Museum that ends with a VIP reception at the Museum to kick off Custom Bike Show Weekend. The August experience includes exclusive access to the…
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THIRTY RARE AND ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLES WILL BE AUCTIONED MAY 7 – MAY 9

Published on April 15, 2015 under Born To Ride

THIRTY RARE AND ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLES WILL BE AUCTIONED MAY 7 – MAY 9 It is the partial collection of Preston Evans, a dedicated collector and renowned auctioneer. Ten of the bikes had previously been owned by Arthur Sigal, a legend in the motorcycle community. AUBURN, Ind. – A single-owner trove of 30 rare antique motorcycles – a few of them dating back to the very dawn of motorized transportation a century ago or more – will cross the auction block as part of a large auction dedicated to vintage cars and motorcycles, slated for May 7-9 by RM Auctions and…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLAT-TRACK RACING NEWEST MEDAL SPORT AT X GAMES AUSTIN

Published on April 14, 2015 under Born To Ride

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLAT-TRACK RACING NEWEST MEDAL SPORT AT X GAMES AUSTIN ESPN Adds Adrenaline-Fueled Racing Discipline to 2015 lineup MILWAUKEE, (APRIL 14, 2015) – It’s official. A new motorcycle racing competition will throw dirt June 4 during the inaugural Harley-Davidson® Flat-Track Racing at ESPN’s X Games Austin. Harley-Davidson sponsored two flat-track exhibitions last year, and thousands of fans took to social media to express their excitement for the sport. “This June, fans in Austin will experience a new kind of action sport as they watch top athletes in flat- track race for gold,” said Dino Bernacchi, Director U.S. Marketing, Harley-Davidson Motor…
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Zippers Premium Air Cleaner Kits

Published on April 13, 2015 under Born To Ride

Zippers Premium Air Cleaner Kits
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Published on April 10, 2015 under Blog

The MSF Encourages Drivers to Expect to See Motorcyclists IRVINE, Calif., April 9, 2015 – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation would like to remind drivers that motorcyclists are out there. “Fender-benders are rare in collisions involving motorcycles,” said MSF President Tim Buche. “When two cars collide, the result is often minor damage that’s repaired a few weeks later once insurance kicks in. However, when a car hits a motorcyclist, there is often direct vehicle-to-human contact. I can’t imagine the lasting guilt of doing harm to a person who has a life, and a family…
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Second Annual Bike & Boil at Harley-Davidson to Benefit Crime Stoppers

Published on April 8, 2015 under Born To Ride

Panama City Beach, FL — Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach will host the second annual "Crime Stoppers Bike & Boil" on Saturday, April 11, 2015. From 9 to 11 AM, riders will come to Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach (14700 Panama City Beach Parkway) to sign in, and the scenic, Police-escorted ride will leave Harley at 11 AM. Riders will return to Harley for a Low Country Boil lunch and music by Tony Vegas, from 12 noon to 2:00 pm. Crime Stoppers assists local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime by encouraging citizens in the community to volunteer…
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Panama City Beach Harley-Davidson Ladies Garage Party

Published on April 3, 2015 under Blog

Tuesday, April 14 Panama City Beach Harley-Davidson Ladies Garage Party 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. CALLING ALL LADIES! Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach is holding its first bi-annual Ladies Garage Party of 2015 on Tuesday, April 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the dealership (14700 PC Beach Parkway, one mile east of Pier Park). Always taking a fresh twist, this Garage Party will feature a special presentation by inspirational speaker Hayley Colina, and a “Men of Harley” mini fashion show. A Harley-Davidson Garage Party is a special event just for women, taking the form of a fun, relaxed evening…
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Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions Holds 11th Annual Cruise for Kids Motorcycle Poker Run Raises Money for Local Children’s Charities

Published on March 27, 2015 under Blog

TAMPA CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS HOLDS 11TH ANNUAL CRUISE FOR KIDS MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL CHILDREN’S CHARITIES On Sunday, April 12th, big hearted bikers will hit the roads throughout the Tampa Bay area to raise money for local children’s charities. The bikers in this venture, will help raise money as they participate in the 11th Annual Credit Union Cruise for Kids Motorcycle Poker Run, presented by the Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions. Registration begins at 10:00 am at the first stop, Brandon Harley. Bikers will rev up their motorcycles at 10:15 am that morning, and continue on…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON TURNS TO ROARING MOTORCYCLES TO BREAK GROUND ON PERMANENT STURGIS LOCATION

Published on March 25, 2015 under Born To Ride

Harley-Davidson Turns to Roaring Motorcycles to Break Ground on Permanent Sturgis Location Company Unveils New Main Street Experience; Teams with City to Rename 2nd Street STURGIS, S.D. – (March 25, 2015) – Harley-Davidson and the city of Sturgis traded-in gilded shovels and ceremonial hard hats for revving motorcycles and open-face helmets to break ground, or more accurately, tear it up to start construction of The Harley-Davidson Rally Point, the city’s new permanent year-round space for riders. “Sturgis is a mecca for riders around the world. The Harley-Davidson Rally Point establishes a new site in downtown Sturgis for people to gather…
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POSITIVE WORK IN THE HEAT FOR TEAM HERO EBR IN THAILAND

Published on March 23, 2015 under Blog

POSITIVE WORK IN THE HEAT FOR TEAM HERO EBR IN THAILAND Team Hero EBR Round Two – Chang International Circuit, Thailand 20-22nd March 2015 Opening Day Practice – 20th March Conditions: Dry, sunny A new track and a new country provided the backdrop for the combined efforts of Team Hero EBR riders Larry Pegram and Niccolo Canepa at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand today, with two free practice sessions to work through on the 4.554km circuit near the town of Buriram in Thailand. Canepa rode to 18th place on the combined timesheets after two free practice sessions, encouraged that…
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THE Bike Night at Harley-Davidson Panama City Beach

Published on March 20, 2015 under Blog

Rock Artists ‘Within Reason’ and ‘The Whiskey Dix’ to Perform at Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach March 19, 2015—Panama City Beach, FL— Can you say “Free Rock Concert?” Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach proudly brings a brand new event to Bay County: THE Bike Night at Harley-Davidson. Taking place the third Thursday of every month from March through October, the event happens in the dealership’s west pavilion lot (14700 PC Beach Parkway, one mile east of Pier Park) from 5 to 9 PM, and the store will be open during the entire event. Thursday, March 19 is the first Bike…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN’ EAGLE DRAG TEAM PRIMED TO OPEN TITLE DEFENSE IN GAINESVILLE

Published on March 13, 2015 under Blog

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN’ EAGLE DRAG TEAM PRIMED TO OPEN TITLE DEFENSE IN GAINESVILLE Aboard Harley V-Rod Drag Bikes, Hines and Krawiec Aim for Championship Repeat MILWAUKEE, Wis. (March 12, 2015) – With a championship #1 on the flanks of the Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, the Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines drag racing team is set to open the defense of its Pro Stock Motorcycle 2014 world championship. The team kicks off the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series March 13-15 at the 46th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus Raceway in Gainesville, Fla. Leading the Harley-Davidson charge in 2015 will…
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