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E15 FUEL SAFETY IS THE THEME OF AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION’S FREEDOM FRIDAY, APRIL 19

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A "Fuel for Thought" lobbying day to educate federal lawmakers about the need for independent research into the possible harmful effects of E15 fuel on motorcycle engines is the focus of the American Motorcyclist Association's "Freedom Friday" on April 19.   The AMA "Fuel for Thought" lobbying day will be held Wednesday, June 19, in Washington, D.C. E15 is a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hasn't approved its use in motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles. The EPA has approved its use in 2001-and-new light-duty vehicles,…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_APRIL 19, 2013

What Happened To … ?  In recent months I have tried to keep my head from exploding like Mt. Vesuvius wherein it seems we have been inundated with one major catastrophe after another according to our leaders.   It also appears each time too many questions are asked regarding areas of concern such as Fast and Furious, Benghazi or the US Border Security fiasco something new comes up to make us take our eyes off the ball.   So where are we as a nation with the Fast and Furious Investigation? It appears that the administration doesn’t want to answer…
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AS TICKET PRE-SALE DEADLINE NEARS: HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS ADDITIONAL MUSICAL ACTS FOR 110TH ANNIVERSARY

60+Bands to Perform During Labor Day Weekend Celebration in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE (April 18, 2013) – The entertainment line-up for the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary roars on as 20 new bands have signed on to the existing slate of acts playing in Milwaukee over Labor Day Weekend.   In all, more than 60 bands will take to the Festival Stages of Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) Thursday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Sept.1, 2013.   Bands added to the Festival Stage schedule include Blackberry Smoke, Yellowcard, Bret Michaels, Cowboy Mouth, Alejandro Escovedo, Chevy Metal, Uncle Lucius, The Delta Saints, JD McPherson,…
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BIKER PROS TO PRODUCE CUSTOM BIKE SHOW AT MUSKEGON BIKE TIME

Durham, NC - April 17, 2013 - Biker Pros, the nation's largest producer of custom bike shows, has announced it will be producing The Muskegon Bike Time Extreme Custom Bike Show sponsored by Hot Rod Harley-Davidson and Budweiser. The show will take place on the grounds of Hot Rod Harley-Davidson on Saturday, July 20, 2013  in downtown Muskegon. The winner of the MOD Harley class in Muskegon receives an automatic bid to the AMD Invitational Custom Bike Show at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee. Styling influences, from Donnie Smith to Gary Maurer and everything in between, will be…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_APRIL 15, 2013

Flying Free   There are two things in this world which get me going every day. One is the sight of an American Flag floating free in the breeze under a bright blue Florida sky and the second is a soaring American Bald Eagle.   On most days, I can see both and I appreciate what they represent and what the cost has been to keep the Flag flying free for over two hundred thirty-five plus years.   Recently I have brought several flag concerns into my columns which I felt were worth writing about.   I received an email…
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AEROSMITH AND TOBY KEITH JOIN STAR-STUDDED LINEUP FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S 110TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN MILWAUKEE

Fans Who Purchase a 110th Anniversary Ticket Package Before April 19 Eligible for Pre-Sale MILWAUKEE (April 11, 2013) – Rock n’ Roll Hall-of-Famer Aerosmith and superstar Toby Keith will join Kid Rock as headline performers for Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee over Labor Day weekend.   Keith will perform Thursday, Aug. 29; Aerosmith will take the stage Friday, Aug. 30; and Kid Rock will round out the epic weekend of music Saturday, Aug. 31. Each headline concert is at the Marcus Amphitheater, located on the south end ofMilwaukee’sHenryMaierFestivalPark(Summerfest Grounds).   “The variety of entertainment we’re bringing to Milwaukeefor the…
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AMA AMATEUR DIRT-TRACK COMPETITORS

  To: AMA amateur dirt-track competitors   From: AMA   Date: April 11, 2013   Re: Directional dirt-track tire mounting The American Motorcyclist Association reminds all participants in AMA-sanctioned dirt-track competition to be aware of manufacturer-recommended directional tire-mounting procedures. Many tire manufacturers intend for their tires to be mounted in a specific direction for both safety and performance.   Participants in AMA-sanctioned dirt-track competition who are unsure if their motorcycle's tires are mounted in the proper direction should contact their tire manufacturer before operating the motorcycle.   About the American Motorcyclist Association Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit…
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ROARING TOYZ INTRODUCES PIN STRIPE SERIES BILLET FLOORBOARDS

Sarasota, FL – Sarasota, FL - Roaring Toyz, the latest manufacturer to hit the scene with a focus on the bagger market introduces their Pin Stripe Series Billet Floorboards. These new billet floorboards were designed to be longer and wider than stock Harley floorboards for a reason...they give your feet room to move around on long rides which helps eliminate fatigue. They also feature “dropout slots” for you to rest the heels of your boots when you want to change the position of your foot…all adding up to a more comfortable ride. These floorboards are part of Roaring Toyz new Pin…
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WHEELS ARE TURNING IN AMA GO RIDE MONTH

  Go Ride Together is the Theme for Week Two PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- AMA Go Ride Together! week, sponsored by the American Motorcyclist Association, launches today during the second week of AMA Go Ride! Month. AMA Go Ride Together! week showcases the fun of riding with family, friends and co-workers, including AMA clubs and the online motorcycle community. Throughout AMA Go Ride! Month, the AMA is providing motorcyclists nationwide with information, entertainment, contests, prizes from Helmet House, Shoei, HelmetLok and Bikebandit.com. For details, be sure to visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com/riding/goride and the AMA Facebook page at www.facebook.com/americanmotorcyclist. Riders looking to ride together…
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CORBIN INTRODUCES SMUGGLER TRUNK FOR 2007 – 2013 VICTORY VISION

Hollister, CA - If you tour solo or commute on the big Victory, you'll love this Smuggler…it radically changes the look of your bike.  It’s artfully designed and color matched to your paint to give a totally integrated look while adding convenient storage. In fact, the Smuggler trunk provides enough space that most of your daily essentials will be right at hand without using the side bags. Smuggler provides a very clean look and gives excellent rider comfort up front. Pop open the door and you have access to over 15 liters of locking storage. Use Smuggler for just about…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_APRIL 5, 2013

Fallen Hero Escort For the 16th time since 2007 MacDill AFB was brought to the attention of the local media for something other than their Special Operations capabilities. Again, as in the last fifteen times it was to supply support and to show honor for a family who has lost a soldier in the wars in Southwest Asia.   This time the family of 21-year-old US Army Specialist Zachary L. Shannon of Dunedin awaited the arrival of the charter jet, which carried his remains.   Zac was killed on March 11 in a nighttime helicopter training mission in Kandahar Providence,…
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FREEDOM FRIDAY FOCUSES ON HEALTH CARE BIAS AGAINST MOTORCYCLISTS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- As part of AMA Go Ride! Month, the American Motorcyclist Association has designated each Friday in April as a "Freedom Friday" to raise awareness about issues that threaten motorcycling freedoms. AMA members can take part in a photo contest related to the issue and win prizes. Kicking off on Friday, April 5, will be a weeklong focus on health-insurance discrimination. The issue is one of the most important to AMA members, according to Danielle Fowles, AMA grassroots coordinator. "With the current U.S. economic situation, we are hearing of more employers refusing to pay for health care for…
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Tasting Notes: The Art of Sandro Chia

    DeLand, Fla. - Tasting Notes: The Art of Sandro Chia, a member of the Italian Transavanguardia art movement, will be on display beginning April 19, 2013, at the Museum of Florida Art located at 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, Fla. Chia's paintings and sculptures reside in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; The Art Institute of Chicago, The Tate Gallery in London, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and in galleries and museums throughout the world. In 2003, the Italian State acquired three important works of his for the permanent collection of the…
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AMA AND HUSQVARNA ANNOUNCE WINNER OF HUSQVARNA TE449 IN 2012 AMA HUSQVARNA NATIONAL DUAL SPORT TRAIL RIDING SERIES

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American Motorcyclist Association member Chris Latham of Greencastle, Ind., has one more reason to hit the trails this year. The 46-year-old Latham won the grand prize for participating in the 2012 AMA Husqvarna National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series: a 2013 Husqvarna TE449 from series sponsor Husqvarna North America. The annual AMA prize drawing, conducted by the independent auditing and accounting firm of Plante & Moran of Columbus, Ohio, included participants in all events on the national dual-sport calendar. "This is awesome! I never dreamed that I would win anything like this," said Latham, who was entered…
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AMA MEMBERS RECEIVE SPECIAL BENEFITS AT THE RED BULL GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- AMA members attending the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas on April 19-21 at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, will receive special member benefits at the race. AMA members who call the Circuit of The Americas' hotline at (512) 301-6600 and purchase the AMA ticket package and give their AMA number will receive half-price VIP motorcycle parking, and a special pit walk Friday, April 19, at no additional charge. The track will email pit walk details to qualifying ticket holders. Circuit of The Americas' Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Geoff Moore said it was…
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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION’S NEWEST IBOOK DESIGNED TO HELP INCREASE MOTORCYCLIST AWARENESS

  MSF’s “Intersection: Sharing the Road” Available on Apple’s iBooks and iTunes IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2013 – In its latest effort to reach current and prospective motorcyclists and all other roadway users, and to promote an overall safer traffic mix, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has launched its newest iBook, “Intersection: Sharing the Road.” Available exclusively for iPads, the 32-page iBook costs just 99 cents and is accessible to users in 32 countries.   Created with the iBooks Author application, “Intersection: Sharing the Road” is a beautifully designed, multi-touch book filled with interactive diagrams, photos, and videos. Readers simply tap…
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