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FULLY AUTOMATIC PERFORMANCE 3-WHEELER ANNOUNCED

Published on October 22, 2014 under Born To Ride
FULLY AUTOMATIC PERFORMANCE 3-WHEELER ANNOUNCED
Lake Alfred, FL – October 2014 - Rewaco USA is excited to announce the introduction of their fully automatic performance 3-wheeler, the RF1 Turbo Automatic to their lineup for the 2015 model year. The new Turbo Automatic model sports the same basic frame and bodywork as the previous RF1 3-wheelers, but is powered by a Mitsubishi built turbo-charged 1.5 liter inline 4 cylinder engine putting out 140 horsepower. In addition, it is propelled by a Punch Powertrain 7-speed CVT fully automatic transmission with optional pushbutton shifting. “The American market has been clamoring for an exciting 3-wheeled vehicle that is not…
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Yamaha FZ-07 Sport Test Ride

Published on October 22, 2014 under Born To Ride
Yamaha FZ-07 Sport Test Ride
Yamaha FZ-07 Sport The FZ-07 features an all-new 689cc liquid-cooled, in-line twin-cylinder, DOHC, 8-valve engine with fuel injection. This engine has a unique power character. It provides outstanding low-to mid-range torque with very linear throttle response, yet has a strong mid-high rpm pulling power as well. The engine develops up to 50 foot-pounds of torque and is designed to maximize riding excitement in the real world. This 2-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s “Crossplane Concept,” 270-degree crank, which provides linear torque development in response to the rider’s throttle input. Among the advantages of the in-line 2-cylinder engine are: (1) linear torque development,…
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CORBIN INTRODUCES GUNFIGHTER SADDLE FOR 2014 HONDA GOLD WING VALKYRIE

Published on October 21, 2014 under Born To Ride
CORBIN INTRODUCES GUNFIGHTER SADDLE FOR 2014 HONDA GOLD WING VALKYRIE
Hollister, CA - Corbin’s new Gunfighter saddle is comfortable on a long trip while it looks great cruising the boulevard. They started with their exclusive high density Comfort Cell foam that allows a sleek profile while providing a firm, supportive ride. Then sculpt the rider seating ergonomically to fit the curve of your body and provide better weight distribution. This also helps to eliminate the centralized pressure felt from the stock seat. In the nose area, Corbin sculpted the saddle narrow to allow for ground reach. For a solo look, the Gunfighter tail section is shaped to emulate the lines…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON THIRD-QUARTER RETAIL MOTORCYCLE SALES RISE

Published on October 21, 2014 under Born To Ride
HARLEY-DAVIDSON THIRD-QUARTER RETAIL MOTORCYCLE SALES RISE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON THIRD-QUARTER RETAIL MOTORCYCLE SALES RISE   Dealer New Motorcycle Sales Grow 3.8 Percent Worldwide, 3.4 Percent in U.S. on Strength of August Launch of 2015 Motorcycles EPS Rises 20.1 Percent through Nine Months   MILWAUKEE, October 21, 2014 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) dealer new motorcycle sales grew worldwide and in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2014, topping a strong prior-year quarter. The Company’s diluted earnings per share were $0.69 for the quarter, net income was $150.1 million and consolidated revenue was $1.30 billion compared to diluted EPS of $0.73, net income of $162.7 million and revenue…
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The World’s Fastest Indian – Starting Anthony Hopkins

Published on October 20, 2014 under Motorcycle News
The World’s Fastest Indian – Starting Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins stars as Burt Munro, a man who never let the dreams of youth fade. In the late 1960s, after a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, Burt sets off from the bottom of the world, Invercargill, New Zealand, to clock his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. With all odds against him, Burt puts his irrepressible kiwi spirit to the test, braving the new world on a shoestring budget. He makes fast friends of many he encounters along the way who find themselves swept up in his energy and singular determination. Burt’s quest culminates in…
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Women’s World Discovering Your Power

Published on October 18, 2014 under Born To Ride
Women’s World Discovering Your Power
DISCOVERING YOUR POWER Relax, you are not alone. It is perfectly okay to feel overwhelmed, fed up and/or discouraged. We all go through that when we want to make changes in our lives. As women, most of us are natural multi-taskers and caregivers. It is so easy to put ourselves last and try to take care of family, home, work and everything else first. Only afterwards, if there is time, that most of us consider taking care of ourselves. Add a bad relationship, a job you just hate, and/or an overwhelming dissatisfaction with your life and this can put you…
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FRANCE IN AMERICA

Published on October 16, 2014 under Born To Ride
FRANCE IN AMERICA
A 21,000 Mile USA Discovery On My Harley-Davidson Gary France is English and lives near London. In a few short years, Gary’s self-description changed from “Project Management Executive” to “Writer, traveler and motorcyclist, who is happiest when combining all three.” That’s quite a shift, but nevertheless an authentic summary. Riding with just his thoughts for company, Gary’s description of his 4-month trip unfolds through a down-to-earth record of what he saw, whom he met and what he felt on the road, backed up with an impressive photographic inventory. As he clicks up the miles from the New England states, through…
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2014 Harley-Davidson CVO LIMITED Test Ride

Published on October 15, 2014 under Born To Ride
2014 Harley-Davidson CVO LIMITED Test Ride
Enhanced by Project RUSHMORE, the 2014 CVO™ Limited is a super-premium touring motorcycle that offers the ultimate in comfort, convenience, power and style for the rider who really wants it all, plus the custom exclusivity of brilliant chrome and fabulous paint.The CVO™ Limited is built on the innovative Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis, based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's more- powerful engines. DIMENSIONS Length: 102.4 in. (2600 mm) Overall Width: 42.9 in. (1090 mm) Overall Height: 56.7 in. (1440 mm) Seat Height: • Laden: 28.4 in. (720…
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COUNTING CARS WITH DANNY “THE COUNT” KOKER

Published on October 13, 2014 under Motorcycle News
COUNTING CARS WITH DANNY “THE COUNT” KOKER
Vegas is a gambling town, most people bet with chips, Danny “The Count” Koker bets with rides, and he’s always in all the way with his all-star team. They fix em, flip em, and sometimes keep em. It’s high stakes and can’t afford to lose, and we were fortunate to catch up with Danny and his partner Kevin at the BTR Jam, and this is what they had to say. … Ron: This is the History Channel’s number one show! I’m with Kevin and Danny from Counting Cars, Count’s Kustoms. You guys are killing it, brother! Danny: Thank you so…
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PORKY’S – A NEW NAME AND A NEW BEGINNING

Published on October 11, 2014 under Motorcycle News
You’ve seen many articles in Born To Ride about David Taylor. David is an amazing restaurateur who had some great success in beautiful Apollo Beach with Shenaniganz. We’ve spent lots of time at Shenaniganz with David and his crew and now, we are pleased to tell you about his new business, Porky’s! Located at 5813 N US Highway 41 in Apollo Beach, Porky’s is new and wonderful, featuring some outstanding BBQ and catering the biker and local communities in and around Apollo Beach. “I was really ready to stay at home more with my son and daughter. I had some set-backs…
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Sam Swope 6th Annual Charity Ride raises $350,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children® Tampa

Published on October 5, 2014 under Motorcycle News
The 2014 6th Annual Sam Swope Charity Ride presented by Bahia Shriners took place on March 9, 2014 in the Orlando area. The 40 mile ride was led by Mr. Sam Swope, benefactor of the ride. The bikers made their way to Seminole Harley Davidson in Sanford, Florida where the efforts to support expert medical care at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa continued with live and silent auctions, refreshments and a Foghat concert. This ride generated $350,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Tampa - a tremendous impact for the hospital that provides orthopaedic specialty pediatric care regardless a of family’s…
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Need A Lift – Caven Moorehead

Published on October 2, 2014 under Motorcycle News
Once upon a time, and long, long ago I used to have a house that I lived in that was made of bricks and wood. I had to bury some wheels under it so that I could sleep and I would feel comfortable. When the economy crashed, and they took my house away I felt a little upset, but I had already put my contingency plan in place. I bought another trailer. Once trailer trash, always trailer trash. … Looking back at it, I don’t miss having all the expenses that come along with owning property, and I despise the…
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The Spirit of the Ride – Women’s World

Published on September 28, 2014 under Motorcycle News
Yes. To some this would be called a mid-life crisis. I was approaching 50 and wanted to experience life. I had been told all my life that motorcycles were dangerous. So I now had this uncontrollable urge to try it. I wanted to at least be taken as a passenger. Getting on a bike as a passenger had me feeling terrified and excited simultaneously, forming the most arousing adventurous desires I had ever felt before. An attorney feeling out of control and trusting others, especially with my life, was just unheard of. Had anyone told me I would be riding…
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KRAWIEC RACES HARLEY V-ROD TO U.S. NATIONALS WIN AT INDY

Published on September 2, 2014 under Born To Ride
Hines and Krawiec are Seeded 1-2 for NHRA Countdown to the Championship   INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 2, 2014) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec stormed through the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Monday to earn his first career win at the prestigious drag racing event. It was the third win of the season and second in a row for Krawiec in the NHRA Mellow Yello Drag Racing Series.   “It’s so awesome to get a win here at Indy,” said Krawiec, a three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion.…
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HARLEY WRECKING CREW RIDER MEES THIRD AT SPRINGFIELD MILE

Published on September 2, 2014 under Born To Ride
Baker is Ninth on Factory Harley in an AMA Pro Grand National Classic   SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Sept. 1, 2014)– Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees finished third in a classic Springfield Mile battle of AMA Pro Grand National Twins that saw a lead pack of up to 10 riders racing motorcycles elbow-to-elbow at 140 mph on the dirt oval at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.   Mees raced his Rogers Racing/Las Vegas H-D/Blue Springs H-D Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle at the front for the entire race, which was won on a last-corner pass by Zanotti Racing/Moroneys H-D rider Kenny Coolbeth Jr., also…
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