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Motorcycle News – Our mission statement is to document the biker lifestyle in a proper manner. Our local, national and international journalists explore and report the adventures of the motorcycling experiences in our motorcycle news section.

Steve Soffa Hits Sturgis with New 75th Anniversary Items Added to Collection

Published on July 23, 2015 under Blog
Steve Soffa Hits Sturgis with New 75th Anniversary Items Added to Collection
Steve Soffa Hits Sturgis with New 75th Anniversary Items Added to Collection Sturgis, SD--It's Sturgis TIME! In addition to his officially licensed Sturgis 75th Anniversary Collection of watches, timepieces and jewelry, Steve Soffa has created some brand new artistic jewelry offerings for women and men, adding to his already expansive line of collectables from this historic motorcycle event. Soffa, long-known to the bikers, as well as the body art, motorsports and poker communities, for his wearable art lifestyle interpretations, was awarded the Sturgis 75th Anniversary license and launched a broad selection of jewelry collectables ranging from dog tags to limited…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2015 EARNINGS

Published on July 22, 2015 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2015 EARNINGS
HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2015 EARNINGS Revenue, Earnings and Motorcycle Shipments in Line with Company Expectations   MILWAUKEE, July 21, 2015 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) second-quarter 2015 diluted earnings per share were $1.44 compared to EPS of $1.62 in the year-ago period. Second-quarter net income was $299.8 million on consolidated revenue of $1.82 billion compared to net income of $354.2 million on consolidated revenue of $2.00 billion in the year-ago period. Second-quarter results are in line with company expectations following Harley-Davidson’s decision in April to lower motorcycle shipments from initial projections for 2015 in light of currency-driven competitive pressures…
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H-D Unwraps Rally Point and Unifies all Activities in Sturgis

Published on July 17, 2015 under Blog
H-D Unwraps Rally Point and Unifies all Activities in Sturgis
H-D Unwraps Rally Point and Unifies all Activities in Sturgis MILWAUKEE – From a chain cutting-rally kickoff to the last demo ride, sparks will fly as Harley-Davidson® takes over the city of Sturgis to kick off the 75th Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally® with a new line-up of activities. The start of one of the biggest rallies in U.S. history will be commemorated at a chain-cutting of the new Harley-Davidson Rally Point and brings to life the first phase of the new 75-year relationship between Harley-Davidson and the city of Sturgis making Harley-Davidson the official motorcycle of the rally. For 2015, Harley-Davidson…
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Gulf Coast Panama Jack Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of PCB Outdoor Bike & Boat Show

Published on July 17, 2015 under Blog
Gulf Coast Panama Jack Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of PCB Outdoor Bike & Boat Show
Gulf Coast Panama Jack Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of PCB Outdoor Bike & Boat Show July 16, 2015—Panama City Beach, FL— Gulf Coast Panama Jack, a local beach lifestyle company based in Panama City Beach since 1974, has signed on as the new Title Sponsor of the first Panama Jack Outdoor Bike & Boat Show.  Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach and Legendary Marine have teamed up for this three-day festival, a first-of-its-kind in Bay County.  The festivities take place at Harley-Davidson over Labor Day Weekend (September 4-6, 2015), one mile east of Pier Park on PC Beach Parkway.  The Panama…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON IGNITES PRESENCE FOR 75th STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY

Published on July 16, 2015 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IGNITES PRESENCE FOR 75th STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IGNITES PRESENCE FOR 75th STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY H-D Unwraps Rally Point and Unifies all Activities in Sturgis   MILWAUKEE – (July 16, 2015) – From a chain cutting-rally kickoff to the last demo ride, sparks will fly as Harley-Davidson® takes over the city of Sturgis to kick off the 75th Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally® with a new line-up of activities. The start of one of the biggest rallies in U.S. history will be commemorated at a chain-cutting of the new Harley-Davidson Rally Point and brings to life the first phase of the new 75-year relationship between Harley-Davidson and the city…
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LAMA PSL SIN MIEDO Annual

Published on July 16, 2015 under Blog
LAMA PSL SIN MIEDO Annual
I started June by attending the LAMA PSL SIN MIEDO Annual. The weekend long event (see photos online www.borntoride.com/photos) took place in Ft. Pierce and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The LAMAs had a huge attendance, all embracing each other and knowing how to have fun without the pettiness of judging and discriminating. Music, food, games, pool vendors—you name it they had it thought out. This event was very impressive and well organized. Great Job! Don’t forget you all have a project! Go visit your nearest motorcycle shop and send me a picture of yourself (yup, a selfie) sitting on the…
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GET READY FOR STURGIS!

Published on July 16, 2015 under Blog
GET READY FOR STURGIS!
THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STURGIS® MOTORCYCLE RALLY™ August 3 – 9, 2015 has the potential to be one of the greatest and perhaps largest gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts of all time. The time is drawing near quickly that we will be right smack dab in the middle of Main Street madness, celebrating the 75th year of the Sturgis Rally. Many of you are planning to attend this epic event and will become a part of Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ history. Sturgis offers one of the best biker experiences in the world that is anticipated by thousands of fans months, even…
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KRAWIEC EXITS ROUTE 66 WITH PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE POINTS LEAD

Published on July 13, 2015 under Blog
KRAWIEC EXITS ROUTE 66 WITH PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE POINTS LEAD
KRAWIEC EXITS ROUTE 66 WITH PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE POINTS LEAD   Krawiec and Hines Keep Screamin Eagle V-Rod Bikes at Top of Standings   JOLIET, Ill. (July 12, 2015) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec heads into a short break in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule holding the Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead after winning one round in Sunday eliminations at the Lucas Oil Route 66 NHRA Nationals. Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines is third in points.   “We took a bit of a gamble and tried some new engine components…
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BRAD BAKER RACES FACTORY HARLEY TO VICTORY AT INDY MILE

Published on July 13, 2015 under Blog
BRAD BAKER RACES FACTORY HARLEY TO VICTORY AT INDY MILE
BRAD BAKER RACES FACTORY HARLEY TO VICTORY AT INDY MILE Wrecking Crew Rider, Jared Mees, Holds GNC1 Points Lead   INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 11, 2015) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Brad Baker stormed to victory on the Indy Mile, his second win of the season in the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines flat track series. Powering his Harley-Davidson XR750® motorcycle out of turn four, Baker executed a textbook draft pass of Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees down the front straight to take the win, his first on a mile track. Baker…
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Santiago Chopper_Guzzi of Man Motorcycle

Published on July 10, 2015 under Blog
Santiago Chopper_Guzzi of Man Motorcycle
Santiago Chopper_Guzzi of Man Motorcycle Two years ago I did my first Guzzi cafe racer, and I fell in love with the Guzzi sport. It was something very different and the mechanical aspects of this Italian bike are incredible—the power and torque of this engine are so cool. The customer saw an article about my Guzzi Memphis in a French magazine, and he contacted me to build this bike. He gave me total control over the project to create something original … and a very nice budget too! The bike will be delivered to the French Riviera; let’s call the…
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Wackos in WACO – by Craven Moorehead

Published on July 9, 2015 under Blog
Wackos in WACO – by Craven Moorehead
Wackos in Waco Waco, TX:  9 dead, 20 wounded, 177 arrested in Gestapo style police action An unbelievable and inconceivable blow has been dealt to the entire biker community. Not just club members, but anyone that rides a motorcycle has been affected by this terrible incident. As readers of the region’s most popular biker magazine, most of you read this publication to be informed, entertained and supported. As a contributor to this entity for over a decade, I feel the necessity to come clean about some of the things that I know and a few of the things that I…
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Custom Motorcycle Builders Mix with Fans at Flying Piston Breakfast Benefit During Sturgis 75th Rally

Published on July 8, 2015 under Blog
Custom Motorcycle Builders Mix with Fans at Flying Piston Breakfast Benefit During Sturgis 75th Rally
Custom Motorcycle Builders Mix with Fans at Flying Piston Breakfast Benefit During Sturgis 75th Rally The Buffalo Chip hosts at Exclusive Preview of "Motorcycles As Art" Show FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 8, 2014 - Join renowned U.S. and international custom builders and industry luminaries for a Meet & Greet breakfast and an advance viewing of the Buffalo Chip's Motorcycles As Art Exhibit, curated by Michael Lichter. All 30+ custom builders will be together in one place to shake hands, sign autographs and pose for pictures with attendees. Meet the Chip's own Rod "Woody" Woodruff, Photographer Michael Lichter, and special…
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It be for Tim

Published on July 8, 2015 under Blog
It be for Tim
It be for Tim Hello, my name is Richard and if you’re reading this you’re probably like me—a motorcyclist, or you know someone who is a motorcyclist. Several years ago while attending church (the Crossing) in the Brandon – Tampa area with my friend Tim Murray, a group of church members and friends got together and started a group ride on Saturdays. Tim and I rode almost every chance we had together. I got consumed with my love for motorcycling that I switched churches to “Free Riders Fellowship” (FRF) in Plant City—a biker church, just to spend more time with…
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DREAM RACER

Published on July 7, 2015 under Blog
DREAM RACER
DREAM RACER DREAM RACER won best Sports Film Documentary Award in Los Angeles, Best Human Values and Sport Award in Barcelona, Mention d'Honneur Award in Italy, finished runner up in New Delhi in front of SENNA. DREAM RACER was licensed by Qantas, Emirates, Virgin, Discovery World for the African and East European regions, and FOX for countries in Asia.   DREAM RACER is the only 'Dakar related' film that has won any awards in the entire history of the legendary race since 1979.   The story is based on the famous Dakar Rally, the toughest and most difficult 10,000kms motor…
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