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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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CORRECTED: FMF CALIFORNIA CLASSIC FEATURES SPRING BREAK MOTOCROSS AT ITS BEST

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Amateur motocross racers in Southern California will have a spring break to remember this April 4-7. Hesperia's Competitive Edge Motocross Park will host the first FMF California Classic, an AMA-sanctioned event that will establish a tradition for great racing, excellent track conditions and top-level talent. "With amazing weather, great track conditions and a welcoming atmosphere, Southern California offers some of the best motocross racing in the country, and springtime is one of the best times of the year to race here," said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. "We expect a large crowd at the AMA-sanctioned FMF…
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WIRE PLUS RE-INTRODUCES NEWLY ENGINEERED SMOOTH POWER PORTS

Winfield, KS- Wire Plus is proud to re-introduce their newly engineered “Smooth” single Power Port. They are available in a luxurious chrome finish as well as a black powder coated finish. Now you can power your cell phone, heated vest, air compressor, cigarette lighter, GPS device or any electrical device up to 15 amps, anytime you ride. Get rid of dangling wires and connect a battery charger through the port when you’re not riding. You can actually maintain and charge your battery through this port. All Power Ports can be installed in minutes by connecting two wires to your battery…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_MARCH 28, 2013

Welcome Home and Easter Last Saturday I rode up to the Hillsboro County Veterans Museum and Park to attend their ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day event.’ As with any type of military ceremony, there were the usual parts to show honor and respect. They included The National Anthem, Color Guard, Rifle Detail, Pledge of Allegiance and the lonely sound of a bagpiper, speeches and the reading of the Governor’s Proclamation declaring the 30th day of March to be known as ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.’   Something was missing and I finally realized it was the presence of politicians. None…
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FMF CALIFORNIA CLASSIC FEATURES SPRING BREAK MOTOCROSS AT ITS BEST

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Amateur motocross racers in Southern California will have a spring break to remember this April 5-7. Hesperia's Competitive Edge Motocross Park will host the first FMF California Classic, an AMA-sanctioned event that will establish a tradition for great racing, excellent track conditions and top-level talent.  "With amazing weather, great track conditions and a welcoming atmosphere, Southern California offers some of the best motocross racing in the country, and springtime is one of the best times of the year to race here," said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. "We expect a large crowd at the AMA-sanctioned FMF…
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ROARING TOYZ ENTERS HARLEY MARKET AND CHOOSES V-TWIN MARKETING AS THEIR AGENCY OF RECORD

Anaheim Hills, CA - Roaring Toyz of Sarasota, FL has recently hired V-Twin Marketing as their first agency of record to handle the introduction of their new product line. Robert Fisher, President and Founder of Roaring Toyz stated, "We chose V-Twin Marketing to help market our brand new line of billet parts and accessories to the Harley and the metric cruiser markets...both new market segments for us." "We feel confident in their 30+ years of "product branding" experience in the motorcycle industry as well as the many contacts that they have established over the years and look forward to working…
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YAMAHA AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME BREAKFAST AT DAYTONA, PRESENTED BY MOTUL, SUCCEEDS THANKS TO SUPPORTERS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame thanks its supporters, sponsors and "Mr. Daytona" himself, Scott Russell, for helping make the 25th Annual Yamaha AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona, presented by Motul, a successful fundraising event. Russell, who has won the Daytona 200 five times, was the featured speaker at the event. "The history of American motorcycling is rich with great stories and fascinating moments, and Scott Russell has contributed more than his fair share to that heritage," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which directs the AMA Motorcycle Hall…
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