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HARLEY-DAVIDSON DELIVERS CONTINUED GROWTH FOR FOURTH QUARTER and FULL YEAR

Published on January 30, 2014 under Born To Ride
Full-Year EPS Rises 20.6% on 5.7% Revenue Growth New Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales Grow 5.7% Worldwide in Fourth Quarter and 4.4% for Full Year MILWAUKEE, Jan. 30, 2014 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) earnings and dealer new motorcycle sales continued their growth in the fourth quarter of 2013 and for the full year, compared to the year-ago periods. Fourth-quarter diluted earnings per share increased 9.7% to $0.34, primarily on strong operating results in the Motorcycles segment, including higher revenue and lower operating expense, compared to the year-ago period. Fourth-quarter net income was $75.4 million on consolidated revenue of $1.19 billion, compared…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_JANUARY 23, 2014

Published on January 23, 2014 under Born To Ride
Marcus Luttrell Last week I wrote about the movie Lone Survivor and I would like to continue along those lines this week.   If you haven’t seen the movie I will give you advance warning it is “R” rated for violence and language. That is not a big surprise for those who have been there and done that. For those who have not, you may be offended by both.   After reading the book Lone Survivor back in 2007, a custom bike builder by the name of Jeri Exner of Clearwater spent nearly seven months building a motorcycle for Marcus…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_JANUARY 17, 2014

Published on January 17, 2014 under Born To Ride
Lone Survivor First of all here is my disclaimer prior to writing this column. I am by no stretch of the imagination a movie critic. Sue will tell you we have been to fewer movies than you can count on both hands, make that one hand in the 43 years we have been married. Now that I have that out of the way I want to expound on the movie ‘Lone Survivor’ which I saw Friday. As I sat awaiting the start of the movie along with 45-50 others (mostly my age or older) I became a little apprehensive as…
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APPROPRIATIONS BILL SUPPORTS PUBLIC ACCESS, CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN WESTERN STATES

Published on January 16, 2014 under Born To Ride
  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Omnibus Appropriations Act, a massive funding bill now working its way through the U.S. Congress, includes provisions that would prohibit implementation of the Wild Lands initiative and continue conservation efforts to prevent the sage-grouse from being listed as an endangered species. In addition, it would require federal land managers to disclose how Equal Access to Justice Act funds are being disbursed. The American Motorcyclist Association supports the inclusion of these vital public lands issues in the bill. The appropriations act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday and is currently being considered by…
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HONOR A FALLEN SOLDIER

Published on December 3, 2013 under Born To Ride
SPC Justin K. Adams U.S. Army Tampa - Clearwater, FL Wednesday - Friday, 04 & 06 Dec 2013   The family of SPC Justin K. Adams has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders assist in escort and to stand in silent respect for their hero who died while on active duty in Korea. Adams, Justin Kyle, Specialist, 21 of Largo died Friday November 22nd in Seoul, Korea. Justin was born on January 3, 1992 in Litchfield, Illinoi. He served in the US Army where he was a Field Artillery Data Specialist. Justin did his basic training at Ft. Jackson in…
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Corbin Introduces Dual Saddle For 2013 Honda CTX 700 And 700N

Published on December 3, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Hollister, CA - Comfort and style together in one package is what made the Corbin name famous worldwide. Delivering a quality product constructed of the finest materials available has made Corbin the number one manufacturer of motorcycle saddles for over four decades! The Dual saddle for Honda's CTX 700 and 700N models is a perfect example of this combination of form and function. Designed to maximize comfort and usability while providing a custom look and longer riding range, Corbin saddles are shaped to provide contoured support that lasts all day. This seat provides platforms that offer an increased area of…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Published on November 27, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Wreaths and CHRISTmas I know it’s just Thanksgiving and I’m talking about Christmas but I have a good reason as to why. Wreath across America is again involved in making sure each and every grave site at the Sarasota National Cemetery has a fresh cut Christmas Wreath. These wreaths are amazing and will leave you awe struck when you see the cemetery after placement. (National Website - wreathsacrossamerica.org) Motorcycle Escort December 14th (Saturday) Meet - 7am Location – Rest Area on I-75 South of Exit 240 / Sun City) Kick stands up: 8 am 9 am - Arrival at Sarasota…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Published on November 15, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Veterans Day Last week I was somewhat overwhelmed by my schedule and it showed. I made a mistake and had Veterans Day posted as Thursday, I was happy several of my readers pointed that fact out to me. Now I know people do read my column and I thank each and every one of you for doing do. Last Wednesday twelve Patriot Guard Riders, all of whom were veterans met at Dan Nolan Middle School at Lakewood Ranch to spend time with the students prior to Veterans Day. We were able to talk with them individually and we also displayed…
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FEDERAL TASK FORCE PREPARING RECOMMENDATION FOR MANDATORY MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAWS

Published on November 12, 2013 under Born To Ride
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A federal task force is poised to recommend that all states have mandatory helmet laws for all motorcyclists, which the task force says would reduce injuries and deaths as well as result in economic benefits, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The AMA has repeatedly expressed its belief that motorcyclists would be best served if regulators and legislators focus on programs to prevent motorcycle crashes from occurring in the first place. The AMA also said that any economic benefits would be insignificant since health care costs related to motorcycle crashes are miniscule in the context of total health…
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MEET THE KISSING SAILOR AT BOB’S BOAT HOUSE RESTAURANT

Published on November 12, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
On August 14, 1945, Alfred Eisenstaedt took a picture of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square, minutes after they heard of Japan's surrender to the United States. Two weeks later LIFE magazine published that image. It became one of the most famous WWII photographs in history, a cherished reminder of what it felt like for the war to finally be over.
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION THANKS VETERANS

Published on November 11, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association thanks veterans of the U.S. armed forces this Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, for their willingness, commitment and sacrifice to protect and defend the United States and the American way of life. "This Veterans Day -- and every day -- we salute America's veterans for their devotion to serving our country," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Veterans are a dedicated and growing segment of motorcycling, and the same patriotism and valor that they demonstrate as American servicemen and women are welcomed qualities to our two-wheeled community. "The freedoms that we enjoy…
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HORNE WINS NHRA HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOP FUEL HARLEY TITLE

Published on November 7, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Sixth Season Victory at Las Vegas Caps 2013 Top Fuel Championship Milwaukee (November 7, 2013) – Horne-Romine Racing’s Doug Horne capped his NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series Top Fuel Harley Championship season with a win over Tommy Grimes at the The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 3, winning a coveted NHRA Wally championship trophy and a $7,500 bonus from Harley-Davidson Motor Company. After mathematically clinching the 2013 Top Fuel Harley championship in October at Bristol Motor Speedway, Horne qualified second at Las Vegas behind Grimes. He ran down Mike Scott in Round 1 with a 6.295-second/226.32 mph pass,…
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FEDERAL JUDGE WANTS NEW TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL IN UTAH

Published on November 7, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A federal judge in Utah is ordering the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to come up with a plan to protect cultural resources from off-highway vehicles along 4,300 miles of Utah trails, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The BLM, as well as anti-OHV groups, are expected to file briefs with the court related to this by Dec. 6 and respond to those arguments by Jan. 10. On Nov. 4, Utah U.S. District Judge Dale Kimball issued a ruling that indicated the BLM didn't do enough to protect the land and other resources in southern Utah when it…
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