Motorcycle News

4TH ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR TENDER LOVE & CARE

Panama City Beach, FL— Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach is proud to support the Defenders Motorcycle Club in their 4th Annual Benefit for Tender Love & Care, a Panama City prescribed pediatric extended care facility catering to children and young adults up to age 21 with skilled nursing needs.  On Wednesday, December 17 at 3:30 PM Santa Claus will arrive at Tender, Love & Care in a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Smart Car, escorted by the Defenders on an iron reindeer. This is the fourth year the Defenders have organized a charity ride for the non-profit.  At 3:00 PM that day, riders will…
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TEAM HERO EBR TO CONTEST THE 2015 WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

EAST TROY, Wis. – EBR Motorcycles is pleased to announce that Team Hero EBR will be returning to field EBR’s American superbikes in the prestigious World Superbike championship in 2015. Once again, EBR will run a two rider team in the premier SBK class, running the EBR 1190RX. For 2015, the team will continue to have a European base in Italy, but will have a new team structure and riders. Larry Pegram and Niccolo Canepa will be the riders for 2015, bringing a new and international flavor to the Team Hero EBR bikes on the grid.  In addition to his riding…
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CORBIN INTRODUCES FLEETLINER SADDLEBAGS FOR 2014 HONDA GOLD WING VALKYRIE

Hollister, CA - Corbin always brags about how their R&D department can design products that visually fit the lines of the bike…Take a look at this setup and you'll see why! Notice how well they were shaped to emulate the tank and fender for total integration. This makes it hard to tell where the Honda stops and Corbin starts! Corbin has taken approximately 45 liters of storage (22.3 liters per side) and smoothed out the lines to visually blend the saddlebags into the Valkyrie fender. The esthetics camouflages the generous capacity of the bags and looks clean. Typical of Corbin engineering,…
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IRG SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES THE INTERNATIONAL DRAG BIKE LEAGUE

 JASON MILLER LEADS IDBL AS PROMOTER MECHANICSVILLE, Md.  - November 19, 2014 - IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG) President & CEO, Jason Rittenberry, announced today that the company has launched the International Drag Bike League (IDBL), and has named MIROCK Superbike Series founder Jason Miller as the Promoter of the new series. For 2015, the IDBL will be comprised of five events with four events at IRG owned Maryland International Raceway and one event at Atco Dragway. There are plans to expand the IDBL to additional tracks in the Northeast for 2016 and return to a seven or eight race schedule. IDBL Promoter…
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HINES RIDES HARLEY V-ROD TO NHRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT POMONA

 A Fourth NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle Title for Hines POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2014) –Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines earned his fourth NHRA Mello Yello world championship with a win in the first round of Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminations at the NHRA Auto Club Finals at Auto Club Raceway. Hines started the weekend with a 92-point lead over his teammate, Ed Krawiec, maintained an 89-point lead through qualifying, and clinched the title with a win over Tough Girl Design Suzuki rider Katie Sullivan in the first round on Sunday. Riding a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, Hines becomes just…
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Destination Magadan

In 2005 four riders gathered in London to begin a four month ride across Siberia; unknown to us this ride would change the course of our lives.We were riding for our friend, our mate, Kathy McLean who suffered from the very rare Freidreichs Ataxia disease, we formed a charity along with “Kath” held fund raising events from Rio de Janeiro to London and Sydney and proceeded to ride halfway around the world raising money and awareness as we went. Once the journey was complete the fundraising for our tiny charity stopped so after two years of deliberating Compass Expeditions was…
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Electrical Connection Introduces New Lighting Isolators for Indian and Harley-Davidson … Makes Adding Travel Trailers and More Safe and Easy!

Knoxville, TN - Electrical Connection, the leading innovator of motorcycle and Powersports electrical components and lighting systems, introduces a new Lighting Isolator System for Indian and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.  Electrical Connection isolators easily and properly connect the lighting from your major motorcycle accessory (trailer, sidecar, trike, etc.) while removing the electrical load from the motorcycles factory wiring, fuses, relays, computers and electronics. Proper isolation of electrical loads will help keep of your stock motorcycle electrical system and factory warranty intact. The Isolator system is a modular design including a separate sub harness, modules and the Isolator. The system design allows flexibility to use…
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Biker Boot Straps Introduces Weather Proof Straps…World’s Toughest Boot Strap

Romeorville, IL – BIKER BOOT STRAPS, the leading supplier of premium boot straps for Bikers has introduced its fourth generation product - the world’s first weather proof boot straps. The all new design includes nylon clips with sure-lock technology and durable rubber straps designed to keep your pants in place like no other product on the market. The new materials are designed to perform in the harshest conditions, including wind, mud, rain, sleet and more. Biker Boot Straps continues its commitment to enthusiasts everywhere to build and deliver the most durable products and using only the best materials available. The new…
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A SALUTE TO SERVICE AT H-D PCB

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American Motorcyclist Association salutes the U.S. military on Veterans Day

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association offers a salute of respect and gratitude this Veterans Day to the legions of U.S. veterans who have served this country in times of peace, in times of strife and in times of war. "As the busy end-of-year holiday season quickly approaches, it is appropriate to set aside a day to reflect on the great service and sacrifice our military veterans have made on behalf of our nation," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "We at the AMA extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who so bravely served our country and to…
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MISSION SPECIAL DELIVERY: HARLEY-DAVIDSON PARTNERS WITH WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT; SURPRISES VETS WITH 2015 MOTORCYCLES

H-D and WWP to Co-Develop Riding Program to Help Treat Veterans Living with PTSD MILWAUKEE (Nov. 6, 2014) – Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) made a special delivery of new 2015 motorcycles to six U.S. military veterans, today. The surprise jumpstarts a new partnership between Harley-Davidson and Wounded Warrior Project to help improve the lives of service men and women living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Bill Davidson, great-grandson of company co-founder William A. Davidson, along with six Harley-Davidson employees who are veterans, rode the bikes – led by police motorcade – to Wounded Warrior Project headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla. The team of riders gifted…
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HINES RIDES HARLEY V-ROD TO NHRA VICTORY IN VEGAS

With 92-Point Lead, Hines Closes In on 4th Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship LAS VEGAS (Nov. 2, 2014) –Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines extended his lead in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs by winning the Pro Stock Motorcycle final at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hines rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle to lead qualifying for the event and charged through three rounds of eliminations on Sunday before defeating Nitrofish Buell rider Matt Smith in the final. With one race remaining on the Countdown schedule, Hines holds a 92-point…
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Is Motorcycle Lane Splitting Safer for Riders?

      Is Motorcycle Lane Splitting Safer for Riders?
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Blacker Saturday Cruise-In at Harley-Davidson Benefits Project 25

October 27, 2014—Panama City Beach, FL— Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach is proud to support our local law enforcement this holiday season. For the second year, Harley will hold a toy drive for the Bay County Sheriff’s Office children’s charity, Project 25. Taking place the day after “Black Friday,” Blacker Saturday Cruise-In Benefitting Project 25 will take place at Harley-Davidson, 14700 Panama City Beach Parkway, on Saturday, November 29 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Guests who bring in one new, unwrapped toy or game will be registered for in-store drawings to win a variety of special Harley-Davidson items. “It’s important…
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“Motorfest Weekend” to Feature a Multi Million Dollar Car Display, November 7-9, 2014

The 4th Annual Cars & Couture Presents: “Motorfest Weekend” to Feature a Multi Million Dollar Car Display, November 7-9, 2014 St.Petersburg, FL (September 2014) – For the first time, Cars & Couture will be part of the Motorfest Weekend, November 7th-9th and will help raise funds for Autism Speaks and Wheels of Success. The three day event kicks off with Cars & Couture, known for its luxurious exotic car display and couture fashion show. This year, the event will take place at the breath-taking Mansion on the Bay. Inside the Mansion grounds guests will experience a lavish reception, featuring the…
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Biker Boot Straps Chooses VTM as its PR and Marketing Agency

Anaheim Hills, CA - BIKER BOOT STRAPS, the leading supplier of premium boot straps for Bikers worldwide has chosen V-Twin Marketing as its PR and Marketing Agency of record. The founder of Biker Boot Straps Michael Screens, said, "We make products for bikers, pure and simple. V-Twin Marketing reaches the riders that use and dealers that want to sell our products. We expect to be a great match for their services." The President of V-Twin Marketing, Rick Raus said, "Simply stated, Biker Boot Straps are an industry standard in the US. They are sold through some of the best V-Twin/Motorcycle distributors…
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