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The Wall of Remembrance has arrived at Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach! Thursday morning, April 24, 2014 at 10 AM it will leave Harley alongside an escorted ride and head to Oaks by the Bay Park, where it will reside through the weekend. This is the mobile monument's first Florida stop, having just arrived from California. The 103-foot Wall contains the names of 11,000 soldiers who have died in uniform fighting against terror. Its Founder, JR Nichols, will drive the truck that houses the Wall. You are invited to come to Harley-Davidson Thursday morning (TOMORROW) from 9 to 10…
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EARTH DAY A CELEBRATION OF MOTORCYCLISTS’ VALUES

Published on April 22, 2014 under Born To Ride

As Earth Day is celebrated worldwide today, the American Motorcyclist Association is highlighting three core values that its membership shares in protecting the environment and ensuring future riding opportunities for our children and grandchildren. "Motorcyclists are proud of their contributions to the health of the planet, whether through physical labor in maintaining trails or planting trees or simply commuting to work and leaving the gas-guzzler at home," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. Conservation The AMA supports responsible recreational access to public lands for use by off-highway vehicles, with the emphasis on "responsible." Motorcyclists and all-terrain-vehicle riders join…
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H-D PANAMA CITY BEACH DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT

Published on April 22, 2014 under Born To Ride

BMW MOTORCYCLES AND MOTO GUZZI MOVE TO NEW PENSACOLA LOCATION

Published on April 22, 2014 under Born To Ride

Will be part of Adventure Motorsports of NWF Pensacola, Fla—Two iconic brands in the world of motorcycling, BMW Motorrad and Moto Guzzi have relocated to a more spacious, state-of-the-art facility in Pensacola. The old Rex TV & Appliance building at 6330 Pensacola Boulevard has been transformed into a contemporary structure that will properly showcase the BMW motorcycle and Moto Guzzi product lines. The motorcycle brands’ inventory had been previously located on North W Street in Pensacola. The new facility will also host an expanded product line to initially include Motus motorcycles, manufactured in Birmingham, AL; URAL sidecar motorcycles, manufactured in…
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BENELLI’S 300CC BN302: ITALIAN MOTORCYCLING FOR BEGINNERS

Published on April 22, 2014 under Born To Ride

RIDEWRIGHT WHEELS ANNOUNCES NEW FORGED LINE … EL CAMINO WHEELS

Published on April 22, 2014 under Born To Ride

Anaheim, CA – Ridewright Wheels, known the world over for their incredible spoke wheels introduces a new line of forged wheels called El Camino Wheels. They’re manufactured to the highest standards utilizing aircraft quality 6061 T-6 billet aluminum. Strong, beautiful, balanced and complete with a full lifetime structural Ridewright backing, these forged billet wheels are available in polished, chrome or painted to your liking…or can be “Personalized” in a highly customized fashion to work with your ride. No other manufacturer can offer the hundreds of options that Ridewright Wheels offers their customers! Choose from 19 different designs, all with matching…
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AMA GO RIDE SAFELY! WEEK FOCUSES ON RIDER RESPONSIBILITY AND DRIVER AWARENESS

Published on April 21, 2014 under Born To Ride

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- AMA Go Ride! Month, sponsored by the American Motorcyclist Association, rounds out its month-long motorcycling celebration with AMA Go Ride Safely! Week. Motorcyclists nationwide are encouraged to take rider training and use appropriate riding gear while motorists are urged to watch for motorcycles as millions of riders take to the roads. "The AMA strongly encourages its members and all motorcyclists to learn everything they can to manage riding risks so that every outing is safe and enjoyable," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "When it comes to riding responsibly, that means taking training and wearing…
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EPA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ETHANOL DAMAGES ENGINES

Published on April 21, 2014 under Born To Ride

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has publicly acknowledged that ethanol in gasoline can damage internal combustion engines by increasing exhaust temperatures and indirectly causing component failures, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The EPA statements are found in a rule proposal issued by the Federal Trade Commission regarding a new label for pumps that supply fuel blends high in ethanol. According to the EPA, "[e]thanol impacts motor vehicles in two primary ways. First ... ethanol enleans the [air/fuel] ratio (increases the proportion of oxygen relative to hydrocarbons) which can lead to increased exhaust gas temperatures and potentially…
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