Motorcycle News

FROM MARCH 7-16, AMA RIDING, RACING CONVERGES ON DAYTONA BEACH BIKE WEEK

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- One of the biggest bashes in motorcycling kicks off this weekend as Daytona Beach Bike Week revs into high gear, and the American Motorcyclist Association will be front and center at a number of events, from the woods to beachside.  The annual migration of hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists to Daytona Beach, Fla., began with the Daytona 200, a race that got its start in 1937 when AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Kretz Sr. won the inaugural event. Today, Bike Week features nearly all forms of national-caliber motorcycle competition as well as a long list of…
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FESTIVALS OF SPEED MARCH 7 – MARCH 8

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BIPARTISAN SENATE BILL WOULD BAN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A bipartisan bill introduced today by U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) would prohibit the use of federal funds in establishing motorcycle-only checkpoints. This is a similar bill to H.R. 1861, introduced in in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.). Specifically, the "Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act" would restrict the Secretary of Transportation from granting funds to any government entity for a program to check helmet use or to create checkpoints for an operator of a motorcycle or a passenger on a motorcycle.…
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EPA DECISIONS FAVOR E10, HAMPER EFFORTS TO EXTEND E15 AVAILABILITY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- New regulations unveiled March 3 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency include two key provisions that help protect motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle owners from damaging their engines and possibly voiding manufacturers' warranties, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The EPA adopted E10 -- a fuel containing up to 10 percent ethanol by volume -- as its standard test fuel, beginning in 2017. The pro-ethanol industry had pressed for adoption of E15 as the standard test fuel. The AMA submitted comments to the EPA to oppose the E15 standard in June 2013. Also, the agency refused to grant a…
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SAM SWOPE RIDE — SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014

Meet Leigh Dittman When 13-yr-old Leigh Dittman was an infant, she was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), or brittle bone disease. OI is a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause. Leigh has been a patient of Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Tampa since infancy. She had six broken bones in utero, 34 breaks, seven rod surgeries in her femurs and tibias and receives medication that helps make her bones stronger, all at the Tampa Hospital. Leigh and her parents are determined to help other children in need of Shriners Hospitals for…
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THE AMA PRESENTS THE BIKE WEEK PREMIER OF “WHY WE RIDE,” MARCH 13 IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL — FREE FOR AMA MEMBERS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to present the Daytona Bike Week premiere of the acclaimed motorcycling documentary film "Why We Ride" on March 13 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Best of all, it's free for AMA members! The movie will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Paragon Ocean Walk theater just across from the parking deck on the beachside in Daytona Beach (250 N Atlantic Ave). Tickets can be reserved in advance at the following link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=vw9ldxbab&oeidk=a07e8zzbsky17598cf2 Non-members are also welcome, and tickets can be purchased from the above link for just $5 each. Seating is…
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MOVE OVER SPA VACATIONS! MORE WOMEN BUYING MOTORCYCLES TO DE-STRESS

  Female motorcycle ownership increases as women discover motorcycling helps them find balance and peace in their lives Livingston, MT -- (March 4, 2014) -- More women than ever before are choosing motorcycling as their way to unwind and de-stress from their busy lives. Latest motorcycle ownership numbers, just released by the Motorcycle Industry Council, show female motorcycle owners rose to 12.5 percent up from 10.5 percent in 2009. This comes as no surprise to Genevieve Schmitt, founder and editor of the leading resource for female motorcyclists, WomenRidersNow.com. She has her pulse on the women's motorcycling demographic. "More than ever,…
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SAE INTERNATIONAL ADOPTS TEST BASED ON MIC PROTOCOL FOR DETERMINING ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE TOP SPEED

Standardized Method Can Benefit Consumers IRVINE, Calif., Mar. 03, 2014 – SAE International, recognized worldwide for developing motor vehicle standards, has adopted a new top speed test based on the protocol developed by the Motorcycle Industry Council’s Electric Vehicle Subcommittee. Prior to the development of this standardized test procedure, electric motorcycle manufacturers used different methods to calculate top speed, which presented a challenge for consumers interested in comparing various electric motorcycles. “With several brands of electric motorcycles on the market, having standardized testing protocol is vital,” said Abe Askenazi, chair of the MIC’s Electric Vehicle Subcommittee and chief technology officer…
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AMA TO CONGRESS: IRS PLAN WOULD ‘STIFLE NONPARTISAN SPEECH’

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A new rule proposed by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service would stifle nonpartisan speech and create a de-facto blackout period around elections, barring some citizens from communicating with elected officials, Wayne Allard, vice president of government relations for the American Motorcyclist Association, told a congressional subcommittee on Thursday, Feb. 27. Allard, a former U.S. senator from Colorado, offered comments about the IRS' proposed guidance to tax-exempt corporations organized under Section 501(c)(4) of Title 26. "The proposed rule the IRS seeks to implement will stifle nonpartisan speech in a manner that leads to a less informed electorate,"…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON THINKS BEYOND 2 WHEELS, ROLLS OUT 3-WHEELED MOTORCYCLE IN JAPAN

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AMA TO CONGRESS: IRS PLAN WOULD ‘STIFLE NONPARTISAN SPEECH’

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A new rule proposed by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service would stifle nonpartisan speech and create a de-facto blackout period around elections, barring some citizens from communicating with elected officials, Wayne Allard, vice president of government relations for the American Motorcyclist Association, told a congressional subcommittee on Thursday, Feb. 27. Allard, a former U.S. senator from Colorado, offered comments about the IRS' proposed guidance to tax-exempt corporations organized under Section 501(c)(4) of Title 26. "The proposed rule the IRS seeks to implement will stifle nonpartisan speech in a manner that leads to a less informed electorate," Allard…
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NEW ZIPPER’S HIGH FLOW AIR CLEANER FOR 2014 RUSHMORE TOURING MODELS

If the end goal is more power, you must start at the beginning! H-D’s® 2014 Project Rushmore Touring models are equipped with a new air filter assembly featuring a distinctive, round cover. Our new High Flow Air Cleaner kit increases performance while keeping a stealthy, stock look. It features a CNC-machined billet backing plate that fully supports the Rushmore cover and is equipped with additional air ports with a fully radiused entry for smooth airflow gains. Equipped with a washable, oiled gauze element, this unit outflows the factory system by 47 percent and can be installed in less than 10…
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LONSKI AND ASSOCIATES LLC EXPANDS AGAIN WITH “INDUSTRY ICON” ROLLIN KAROLL NEWEST TEAM MEMBER FOR EAST COAST

A 10-year powersports executive with thirty years in management, Karoll has held key roles in marketing, sales, service, parts and inventory positions with Spectro Oils of America, Mustang Seats, Comcast and IKON. Rollin is a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast with more than 100,000 miles logged and an accomplished builder and restorer of custom and vintage motorcycles. “I met Henry when I was National Sales Manager at Mustang Seats. We’ve had a great professional relationship for many years, and I’ve been watching his business grow. When the opportunity surfaced for me to join his team, the decision was easy,” explained Karoll. “Talented…
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AMA AREA QUALIFIERS GET ROLLING FOR 2014 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV/MC AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- For many American Motorcyclist Association members, the greatest competitive journey of their lives begins this weekend when the first AMA Area Qualifiers for the 2014 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by AMSOIL, kick off. The AMA Area Qualifiers, the first step to earning a spot at the gate for a shot at a national title, will qualify riders for 12 AMA Regional Championships. Riders who excel on the regional level will be invited to compete at the July 27 to Aug. 2 national event in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. "All amateur motocross racers aspire…
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HERO’S 2WD DIESEL-ELECTRIC RNT RADICALLY RETHINKS THE MOTORCYCLE AS AN ALL-PURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLE

  Why has the diesel motorcycle been so long in coming?  
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REVIEW: ENTROSYS BIKEAIR MOTORCYCLE A/C SYSTEM

  By Noel McKeegan  February 10, 2014 As someone who likes to have my skin wrapped around my body rather than smeared up and down the highway, I cringe every time I see a motorcyclist cruise past without suitable protective gear on. There is an (albeit still completely flawed) rationale behind this, though – leather jackets, boots, gloves and scrape-resistant pants are hot, heavy and uncomfortable. All of this leaves motorcyclists in an unfortunate predicament because when the weather is at its best, the inclination to pull on protective gear is at its lowest. The EntroSys BikeAir motorcycle A/C system is…
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