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H-D WOMEN’S LEXI MESH & TEXTILE FUNCTIONAL JACKET

Published on September 3, 2013 under Born To Ride
Allover Mesh Construction Delivers Maximum Airflow MILWAUKEE – Constructed from 100 percent polyester mesh body with nylon Taslan sleeves and back waist panel, the new women’s Lexi Mesh and Textile Functional Jacket (P/N 97577-14VW, starting at $195) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line provides maximum airflow for staying cool on hot rides. Additional comfort comes from the power-stretch action back and elbows, pre-curved sleeves and stretch side panels featuring a zigzag waist cinch. Pockets at the elbows, shoulders and back accept accessory body armor for additional protection, while 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material provides enhanced reflectivity in low light conditions. Its three…
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ROHVA CALLS FOR SIDE-BY-SIDE SAFETY ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Published on August 28, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
E-Course and Behind-the-Wheel Range and Trail Training Recommended IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2013 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association is reminding ROV enthusiasts to drive safely and responsibly this Labor Day weekend. ROHVA encourages enthusiasts to practice smart driving throughout the year and to be especially careful during holidays and vacations when trails and other riding areas tend to become much busier. “Labor Day weekend is a popular holiday with ROV enthusiasts and we strongly encourage them all to drive safely, respect other land-users, and preserve the environment while enjoying themselves,” said ROHVA Executive Vice President Paul Vitrano. “ROHVA’s free…
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COOLBETH TAKES FIFTH ON FACTORY HARLEY AT COLONIAL DOWNS

Published on August 26, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Mees Rides Harley-Davidson XR750 to His First Win of Season NEW KENT, Va. (August 24, 2013) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth battled from a back-row starting position to finish fifth in the AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles Grand National Twins main on the Colonial Downs “mega-mile” track. The race was won by Rodgers Racing/Blue Springs Harley-Davidson rider Jared Mees, the defending AMA Grand National champion, who rode a Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle to his first victory of the season. Saturday’s event was the first for the AMA Grand National series at 1.25-mile Colonial Downs,…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REDEFINES MOTORCYCLING WITH PROJECT RUSHMORE

Published on August 23, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Agile Product Development Process Redefines 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring Models MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson unveiled its new lineup of 2014 motorcycle models during the company’s Annual Dealer Meeting in Denver, Colo. The star of the show is not a single bike – rather eight new bikes under the banner Project RUSHMORE, the outcome of a new customer-driven product development effort, which Harley-Davidson implemented to re-engineer the world’s best-selling line of touring motorcycles. The road trip will never be the same. In the largest scale new model launch in the company’s 110-year history, Project RUSHMORE encompasses eight new motorcycles that feature improved power and…
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BORN TO RIDE DAY OF THE DEAD MONSTER JAM

Published on August 19, 2013 under Born To Ride
BTR Day of the Dead Monster Jam - Pinellas Park, FL Saturday, November 2, 2013 Featuring cast members from the Sons of Anarchy and featuring six national headlining bands. The Born to Ride “Day of the Dead Monster Jam” Is a NO COLORS event!   Contact: 813-531-4051    
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COOLBETH ON FACTORY HARLEY FINISHES SIXTH AT INDY MILE

Published on August 19, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Baker Holds Grand National Points Lead with Dodge Brothers Harley-Davidson INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 17, 2013) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth raced a Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycle from a second-row start to finish sixth at the AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles Grand National Twins main on the Indianapolis Mile at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Crosley Radio Kawasaki rider Bryan Smith won the race. After placing third in his heat race, Coolbeth started the 25-lap main from the second row, but left the line well and moved through the pack to join the lead group on…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_AUGUST 16, 2013

Published on August 16, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA)   When we returned home from our vacation I received an email from Mike Davis who is the president of Faith Riders 594 which is the local chapter.   The email stated a young lady by the name of Jamie Perea who recently completed her state required motorcycle safety course and was going to pick up her new 2013 Harley-Davidson Superlow Sportster 883.   Her request was for members of CMA to gather at Manatee River Harley-Davidson at noon to bless her new motorcycle prior to her riding it from the dealership. You may be asking…
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AMA CONGRATULATES U.S. JUNIOR MOTOCROSS TEAM ON 2013 FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Published on August 15, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the U.S. Junior Motocross Team for its overall title at the 2013 FIM Junior Motocross World Championships in Jinin, Czech Republic, on Aug. 10-11. The Czech Republic team finished second, and Spain was third in the team-based competition. In addition to the team title, U.S. rider Aiden Tijero, from Danville, Calif., earned the individual world championship in the 65cc class at the event, which broke participation records with 231 entries and 41 countries taking part. Rock River Racing rider Chase Sexton, from La Moille, Ill., was the top-finishing U.S. rider in the…
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MSF BASIC ECOURSE OFFERS CONVENIENT ONLINE TRAINING FOR POTENTIAL AND CURRENT MOTORCYCLISTS

Published on August 15, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
  MSF Basic eCourse Available in Conjunction with Hands-On Basic RiderCourse or as Stand-Alone Rider Education   IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2013 – Designed to promote lifelong learning in a convenient, informative online format, the new Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic eCourse is now available for $19.99 on MSF’s homepage. The highly interactive three-hour MSF Basic eCourse incorporates photos, graphics, video and more to provide participants with the basics of motorcycling with emphasis on personal safety and responsibility. The MSF Basic eCourse can be completed on its own as a stand-alone program or it can be taken in conjunction with the…
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