PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association offers a salute of respect and gratitude this Veterans Day to the legions of U.S. veterans who have served this country in times of peace, in times of strife and in times of war. "As the busy end-of-year holiday season quickly approaches, it is appropriate to set aside a day to reflect on the great service and sacrifice our military veterans have made on behalf of our nation," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "We at the AMA extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who so bravely served our country and to…
H-D and WWP to Co-Develop Riding Program to Help Treat Veterans Living with PTSD MILWAUKEE (Nov. 6, 2014) – Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) made a special delivery of new 2015 motorcycles to six U.S. military veterans, today. The surprise jumpstarts a new partnership between Harley-Davidson and Wounded Warrior Project to help improve the lives of service men and women living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Bill Davidson, great-grandson of company co-founder William A. Davidson, along with six Harley-Davidson employees who are veterans, rode the bikes – led by police motorcade – to Wounded Warrior Project headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla. The team of riders gifted…
With 92-Point Lead, Hines Closes In on 4th Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship LAS VEGAS (Nov. 2, 2014) –Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines extended his lead in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs by winning the Pro Stock Motorcycle final at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hines rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle to lead qualifying for the event and charged through three rounds of eliminations on Sunday before defeating Nitrofish Buell rider Matt Smith in the final. With one race remaining on the Countdown schedule, Hines holds a 92-point…
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October 27, 2014—Panama City Beach, FL— Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach is proud to support our local law enforcement this holiday season. For the second year, Harley will hold a toy drive for the Bay County Sheriff’s Office children’s charity, Project 25. Taking place the day after “Black Friday,” Blacker Saturday Cruise-In Benefitting Project 25 will take place at Harley-Davidson, 14700 Panama City Beach Parkway, on Saturday, November 29 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Guests who bring in one new, unwrapped toy or game will be registered for in-store drawings to win a variety of special Harley-Davidson items. “It’s important…
The 4th Annual Cars & Couture Presents: “Motorfest Weekend” to Feature a Multi Million Dollar Car Display, November 7-9, 2014 St.Petersburg, FL (September 2014) – For the first time, Cars & Couture will be part of the Motorfest Weekend, November 7th-9th and will help raise funds for Autism Speaks and Wheels of Success. The three day event kicks off with Cars & Couture, known for its luxurious exotic car display and couture fashion show. This year, the event will take place at the breath-taking Mansion on the Bay. Inside the Mansion grounds guests will experience a lavish reception, featuring the…
Anaheim Hills, CA - BIKER BOOT STRAPS, the leading supplier of premium boot straps for Bikers worldwide has chosen V-Twin Marketing as its PR and Marketing Agency of record. The founder of Biker Boot Straps Michael Screens, said, "We make products for bikers, pure and simple. V-Twin Marketing reaches the riders that use and dealers that want to sell our products. We expect to be a great match for their services." The President of V-Twin Marketing, Rick Raus said, "Simply stated, Biker Boot Straps are an industry standard in the US. They are sold through some of the best V-Twin/Motorcycle distributors…
Lake Alfred, FL – October 2014 - Rewaco USA is excited to announce the introduction of their fully automatic performance 3-wheeler, the RF1 Turbo Automatic to their lineup for the 2015 model year. The new Turbo Automatic model sports the same basic frame and bodywork as the previous RF1 3-wheelers, but is powered by a Mitsubishi built turbo-charged 1.5 liter inline 4 cylinder engine putting out 140 horsepower. In addition, it is propelled by a Punch Powertrain 7-speed CVT fully automatic transmission with optional pushbutton shifting. “The American market has been clamoring for an exciting 3-wheeled vehicle that is not…
Yamaha FZ-07 Sport The FZ-07 features an all-new 689cc liquid-cooled, in-line twin-cylinder, DOHC, 8-valve engine with fuel injection. This engine has a unique power character. It provides outstanding low-to mid-range torque with very linear throttle response, yet has a strong mid-high rpm pulling power as well. The engine develops up to 50 foot-pounds of torque and is designed to maximize riding excitement in the real world. This 2-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s “Crossplane Concept,” 270-degree crank, which provides linear torque development in response to the rider’s throttle input. Among the advantages of the in-line 2-cylinder engine are: (1) linear torque development,…
Hollister, CA - Corbin’s new Gunfighter saddle is comfortable on a long trip while it looks great cruising the boulevard. They started with their exclusive high density Comfort Cell foam that allows a sleek profile while providing a firm, supportive ride. Then sculpt the rider seating ergonomically to fit the curve of your body and provide better weight distribution. This also helps to eliminate the centralized pressure felt from the stock seat. In the nose area, Corbin sculpted the saddle narrow to allow for ground reach. For a solo look, the Gunfighter tail section is shaped to emulate the lines…
HARLEY-DAVIDSON THIRD-QUARTER RETAIL MOTORCYCLE SALES RISE Dealer New Motorcycle Sales Grow 3.8 Percent Worldwide, 3.4 Percent in U.S. on Strength of August Launch of 2015 Motorcycles EPS Rises 20.1 Percent through Nine Months MILWAUKEE, October 21, 2014 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) dealer new motorcycle sales grew worldwide and in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2014, topping a strong prior-year quarter. The Company’s diluted earnings per share were $0.69 for the quarter, net income was $150.1 million and consolidated revenue was $1.30 billion compared to diluted EPS of $0.73, net income of $162.7 million and revenue…
Anthony Hopkins stars as Burt Munro, a man who never let the dreams of youth fade. In the late 1960s, after a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, Burt sets off from the bottom of the world, Invercargill, New Zealand, to clock his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. With all odds against him, Burt puts his irrepressible kiwi spirit to the test, braving the new world on a shoestring budget. He makes fast friends of many he encounters along the way who find themselves swept up in his energy and singular determination. Burt’s quest culminates in…
DISCOVERING YOUR POWER Relax, you are not alone. It is perfectly okay to feel overwhelmed, fed up and/or discouraged. We all go through that when we want to make changes in our lives. As women, most of us are natural multi-taskers and caregivers. It is so easy to put ourselves last and try to take care of family, home, work and everything else first. Only afterwards, if there is time, that most of us consider taking care of ourselves. Add a bad relationship, a job you just hate, and/or an overwhelming dissatisfaction with your life and this can put you…
A 21,000 Mile USA Discovery On My Harley-Davidson Gary France is English and lives near London. In a few short years, Gary’s self-description changed from “Project Management Executive” to “Writer, traveler and motorcyclist, who is happiest when combining all three.” That’s quite a shift, but nevertheless an authentic summary. Riding with just his thoughts for company, Gary’s description of his 4-month trip unfolds through a down-to-earth record of what he saw, whom he met and what he felt on the road, backed up with an impressive photographic inventory. As he clicks up the miles from the New England states, through…