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HARLEY V-ROD RACERS LEAD PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE FIELD HEADING INTO NHRA COUNTDOWN PLAYOFFS

HARLEY V-ROD RACERS LEAD PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE FIELD HEADING INTO NHRA COUNTDOWN PLAYOFFS Krawiec Earns Top Seed and Aims for His Fourth Championship INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 7, 2015) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec leaves the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway as the number-one Pro Stock Motorcycle seed for the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Krawiec has three wins in six final-round appearances in the first 10 races of the season and leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle class by 135 points. For the upcoming six-race Countdown, points for the Top 10 racers will…
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HARLEY RACERS TAKE TWO PODIUM SPOTS AT SPRINGFIELD MILE

HARLEY RACERS TAKE TWO PODIUM SPOTS AT SPRINGFIELD MILE Mees Snags Second Place and Holds GNC1 Points Lead; Johnson Places Third SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 6, 2015) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees finished second in a thrilling race on the Springfield Mile and in doing so keeps a grip on the season points lead in the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines flat track series. Mees, the defending GNC1 champion, holds a one-point lead with three races left in the season. “Today I just put my head down on my Harley-Davidson XR750 and gave…
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ARCTIC CAT – NEXT MAJOR OEM TO COMMIT TO AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE EXPO

ARCTIC CAT – NEXT MAJOR OEM TO COMMIT TO AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE EXPO Iconic American Powersports Brand to Showcase 2016 Product Lines and Offer Demo Rides IRVINE, Calif. (September 8, 2015) – The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced today that Arctic Cat, producers of all-terrain vehicles, side by sides and snowmobiles, has committed to exhibit at AIMExpo this October 15-18 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando. The first year exhibitor will highlight its all-new lineup of 2016 ATV and side by side models, including several eye-catching Special Edition Wildcat side by sides and its new Alterra…
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Las Vegas BikeFest Offering up a Variety of Headline Entertainment During This Year’s Rally

Las Vegas BikeFest Offering up a Variety of Headline Entertainment During This Year's Rally Saturday night platinum selling Singer, Songwriter & Self-taught Multi-instrumentalist Paul Rodgers will take the stage at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Worldwide, musicians and critics have dubbed Paul Rodgers "THE VOICE". Never before has any artist led three bands to international success until Paul Rodgers - Bad Company, Free and The Firm. He's written, recorded, produced and released 30 albums since 1968 and has sold over 90 million records. Rodgers has also performed with Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Brian May, David Gilmour, Buddy Guy, Joe…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON CROWNS FIRST U.S. CUSTOM KING

Alex Stewart and his Yellowstone Harley-Davidson build team crowned the U.S. Custom Kings; award presented by Christian Walters, Managing Director, United States, Harley-Davidson Motor Company.   HARLEY-DAVIDSON CROWNS FIRST U.S. CUSTOM KING Dealer Customization Contest Winner Features Tricked-Out Street 750 Motorcycle MILWAUKEE (Sept. 1, 2015) – The king has been crowned. Alex Stewart, of Yellowstone Harley-Davidson® in Belgrade, Mont. earned bragging rights and a new motorcycle-customization royalty designation – the first-ever U.S. Custom King. Stewart and his dealership’s build team assembled the winning “Next Generation Board Track Racer” as part of the inaugural Harley-Davidson Custom Kings competition. Customization is one…
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HARLEY WRECKING CREW RIDER KENNY COOLBETH MAKES PODIUM AT CHARLOTTE

HARLEY WRECKING CREW RIDER KENNY COOLBETH MAKES PODIUM AT CHARLOTTE Coolbeth Places Second; Jared Mees Stays on Top of Points Lead for GNC1 Title Chase   CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 30, 2015) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Wrecking Crew rider Kenny Coolbeth Jr. finished second in the Don Tilley Memorial Half-Mile at Charlotte Motor Speedway and clawed his way back into championship contention in the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines flat track series. It was the second-consecutive GNC1 podium finish for Coolbeth aboard the Zanotti Racing Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle.   “It’s great to put my team’s Harley-Davidson back…
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Nightrider.com Introduces XiED EFI Fuel Management System for All 2015 Harley-Davidson Softails

Nightrider.com Introduces XiED EFI Fuel Management System for All 2015 Harley-Davidson Softails Oldsmar, FL – Nightrider.com, manufacturers of the XiED® EFI Fuel Management System, introduces an application for all 2015 Harley-Davidson Softails. Nightrider's Patented XIED technology is designed to work with OEM closed-loop ECM's to maintain or improve fuel mixtures. We incorporate a Simple Plug-N-Play Installation that is Cost Effective. Don’t worry about buying expensive piggyback controllers or complex software tuning. No Dyno Tuning required! Easy to Adjust, our adjustable tuning products require nothing more than a small screwdriver to fine tune the fuel mixture. Consistent Results. Like installing a…
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Vision X Lighting Introduces Ultra Bright LED Headlights for 2004-2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Models

Vision X Lighting Introduces Ultra Bright LED Headlights for 2004-2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Models Seattle, WA - Continuing with their mission to revolutionize the lighting industry, Vision X Lighting proudly introduces their new LED headlights for HD Road Glide models. This Ultra Bright 5.75″ Oval XMC Headlight is a direct swap for 2004-2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles. Each light features 4,210 Raw Lumens … that’s 8,420 Raw Lumens to ignite the road with light! The XMC Headlight was engineered to deliver optimal road coverage and has both high and low beams and also features an LED Halo of lights which…
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Harley-Davidson Museum Celebrates Street Art Ruring Milwaukee Rally at its Annual Custom Bike Show Weekend

Harley-Davidson Museum celebrates street art during Milwaukee Rally at its annual Custom Bike Show Weekend Custom Motorcycles, Artisans, Live Music and More; Free and Open to the Public Labor Day Weekend    MILWAUKEE (Aug. 28, 2015) – We’ve been waiting all summer to throw the biggest party of the year. The Harley-Davidson Museum® is the place to be this coming Labor Day weekend, when it hosts its annual Custom Bike Show Weekend during the Milwaukee Rally. The Weekend kicks off at Bike Night on Thursday, Sept. 3, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 6.   In addition to hosting two of the largest custom bike shows…
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American International Motorcycle Expo Announces Details of 2015 Powersports Business Institute at AIMExpo

American International Motorcycle Expo Announces Details of 2015 Powersports Business Institute at AIMExpo 42 Seminar Sessions Targeting Enhanced Dealership Profitability and Operations IRVINE, Calif. (August 27, 2015) – The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced details for the 2015 Powersports Business Institute @ AIMExpo (PSBI@AIMExpo), sponsored by CDK Global Recreation (CDK) and National Powersport Auctions (NPA). AIMExpo’s comprehensive, dealer-focused educational program returns for its third year, boasting an enhanced curriculum tailored specifically for dealers. PSBI@AIMExpo is produced in partnership with EPG Media, publishers of Powersports Business. For 2015 PSBI@AIMExpo expands to 42 seminar sessions among five tracks, targeting enhanced dealership…
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V-Twin Marketing Expands … Adds Joe Knezevic as VP Marketing

V-Twin Marketing Expands … Adds Joe Knezevic as VP Marketing August 25, 2015 – In response to its recent surge of new clients, V-Twin Marketing (VTM) announces they are expanding and adding to the team by bringing on industry veteran Joe Knezevic as their new Vice President of Marketing. This latest partnership now gives VTM representatives on both the Right and Left Coasts and allows the company to better service their current clients while positioning them to expand and diversify the number of future clients they represent going forward. Joe brings to the table over fifteen years’ experience from the…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON LINEUP GETS DARKER AND MORE POWERFUL FOR 2016

HARLEY-DAVIDSON LINEUP GETS DARKER AND MORE POWERFUL FOR 2016 Iron 883, Forty-Eight, S Series Cruisers with Twin Cam 110s and Road Glide Ultra Lead New Models   MILWAUKEE (Aug. 23, 2015) – Two new hard-hitting Dark Custom models, the most powerful cruiser lineup in company history, and a broad range of performance and styling enhancements throughout the range highlight Harley-Davidson’s powerful new model lineup for 2016.   2016 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Highlights New Iron 883™ and Forty-Eight® models assert Harley-Davidson’s Dark Custom leadership with motorcycles inspired by the rebellious spirit of the past updated with modern design and new suspensions that…
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CV Performance Introduces Premium Intake Manifold Boot Seal for Harley CV Carburetors

CV Performance Introduces Premium Intake Manifold Boot Seal for Harley CV Carburetors   Glendora, CA - CV Performance introduces their new Premium Intake Manifold Boot Seal for Harley CV carburetors. Old, worn, or even some aftermarket manifold boot seals can be loose or fail to provide a tight seal between the manifold and the CV carburetor, resulting in vacuum leaks and poor tuning performance. The Premium Manifold Seal from CV Performance is guaranteed to provide a snug and leak-free fit.*   Many competitors’ seals often leak, but not CV Performance’s…it’s manufactured to exacting specifications right here in the USA. Finally a manifold boot seal…
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Corbin Introduces Fleetliner Saddlebags for Polaris Slingshot

Corbin Introduces Fleetliner Saddlebags for Polaris Slingshot Hollister, CA – Corbin's Fleetliner bags were specifically designed for the Slingshot to emulate the visuals of the bike and integrate perfectly. Notice how the lines and details of the stock bodywork have been incorporated into the design of the bags and they give a more balanced aesthetic. These new Fleetliner bags offer a whopping 104 liters of storage with both bags combined. For those not yet committed to the metric system, that equates to over three and a half cubic feet! Fleetliner saddlebags are specially engineered for each vehicle so they fit…
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RELEASING THE INNER BIKER—DAYTONA BEACH BIKETOBERFEST 2015 IS THE PLACE TO ROAR

Releasing the Inner Biker—Daytona Beach Biketoberfest 2015 is the Place to Roar DAYTONA BEACH, FL – It’s hard to overestimate the cool factor when it comes to motorcycle events in Daytona Beach. The beaches beckon, the bikes are works of art, the crowds come from around the world, and the fashion is, well leather-clad cool. October 15-18, The Original American Beach will host more than 100,000 motorcycle enthusiasts and casual observers for the 23rd Annual Biketoberfest® motorcycle rally and festival. Sponsors Amsoil, Geico and Sweet Ride Wine will have strong presence throughout the four-day event in which attendees soak up the…
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STUNT WARS 2015 RETURNS TO ORLANDO THIS OCTOBER

Orlando, FL (August 14, 2015) - Stunt Wars, the largest and longest running spectator focused motorcycle stunt riding competition, is set to return to the Orlando Speed World Oval Track in Orlando, Fla., October 10-11, 2015. Stunt Wars 2015 Orlando will feature the world’s premier professional motorcycle stunt riders competing in various stunt events in front of thousands of spectators at the well-known Oval Track. In addition to the adrenaline charged weekend of stunt events, festivities will also include motorcycle related vendors, motorcycle dealers, motorcycle displays, various stunt demos, a custom bike show, a Miss Stunt Wars 2015 bikini contest,…
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