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KYMCO USA DEMO RIDES AT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE

KYMCO USA Demo Fleet Headed to AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that powersports distributor KYMCO USA will provide scooter demo rides at the sixth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference. The conference will take place in Carson City, Nev., July 26-29. "KYMCO scooters are fun, practical and easy to ride," said Tigra Tsujikawa, AMA marketing manager. "With their automatic transmissions, they offer riders with little or no shifting experience a great opportunity to participate in the sport, and for more-experienced riders, they are an enjoyable and sensible approach…
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POWERFLOW III TWO INTO ONE EXHAUST FOR 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON DYNA SWITCHBACK

Samson Exhaust Introduces the Powerflow III Two into One Exhaust for 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback Brea, CA - Samson Exhaust is proud to introduce their new Powerflow III for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback. This powerful two into one exhaust generates it power through a series of chambers, which Samson refers to as the "Power Chamber" which helps condense and intensify exhaust flow, resulting in extremely high horsepower and torque. The results are incredible…Independent dyno testing has shown that by just changing out the stock pipes with this new Powerflow III two into one system, riders will experience up to…
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CONTENTION MESH JACKET FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Allover Mesh Design Delivers Maximum Airflow MILWAUKEE  – The new men’s Contention Mesh Jacket (P/N 97275-12VM, starting at $110) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line features allover mesh construction with perforated panels for maximum airflow and resistance to abrasion. For increased rider comfort on hot days, built-in hydration pockets accept accessory hydration packs evaporative cooling. Additional pockets at the elbows and shoulders accept accessory body armor for added protection. Adjustable cuff and waist tabs deliver a custom fit while four zippered pockets offer ample storage capacity. Available in white or black in S – 5XL and Tall sizes. For maximum hot…
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THE WARBIRD RETURNS FOR FXR MODELS

Corbin’s Newly Redesigned Warbird Returns for FXR Models Hollister, CA- A lot has happened in the motorcycle industry in the last two decades: Big Tire Choppers...Classic Bobbers...return of the Cafe Racer...Stretched Baggers...But it seems the Warbird style Corbin introduced almost 20 years ago was never forgotten. This year Mike Corbin finally caved in to the myriad of requests and has redesigned the Warbird! The Warbird is a series of components designed to work together for a unified look or can be used individually to convert a stock Harley-Davidson FXR into a rolling work of art. Together the components capture the…
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ADDITIONAL SEMINARS FOR 2012 AMA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE

  AMA announces additional seminars for 2012 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA is pleased to announce additional seminar offerings at the 2012 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference. The conference will take place July 26-29 in Carson City, Nev. In keeping with the conference theme of "Ride Well," the seminar lineup includes topics that promote safety, health, awareness and preparation. "We are pleased to announce more additions to an already exciting seminar lineup at the AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference," said AMA Marketing Manager Tigra Tsujikawa. "These seminars will offer something for…
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D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy

Fantasy of Flight presents   D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy Listen to the riveting experiences of the brave men who made history on June 6, 1944. You will be forever touched by these heroes, how they faced unfathomable fear, and their commitment of service to our country. The panelists for the symposium are: MAJ. Clifford Kantz LT. Hope Kirkendall SGT. Harold Heil SGT. Teddy Fisk SGT. Bob Franklin PFC. Paul Racicot Panelists are scheduled to appear and subject to change.   Fourth in our 2012 Symposium Series, this event will bring to life the true-life experiences of these courageous heroes…
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SUPPORT THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO AMERICAN

  Support the 2012 International Six Days Enduro American squad with a U.S. team shirt PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that 2012 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) fund-raising shirts are now available for purchase. Proceeds from the shirts support the U.S. effort in the ISDE in Saxony, Germany, Sept. 24-29. To buy a shirt, just visit the AMA's online store at AmericanMotorcyclist.com > ISDE Team Info > Buy An Official T-Shirt. Antti Kallonen, who is managing the U.S. ISDE team with assistance from Robert Pearce, said that plans are coming together nicely for…
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WORLD WAR II VETERANS GATHER AT FANTASY OF FLIGHT TO SHARE REMEMBRANCES OF D-DAY

World War II Veterans Gather at Fantasy of Flight to Share Remembrances of D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy May 11-12 Attraction Honors All Active Duty, Retired and Reserve Military with Free Admission May 1-31 and Celebrates Moms with Free Admission Mother's Day Weekend, May 10-13, when Accompanied by a Paid Guest POLK CITY, FL  - World War II has been the subject of countless books and movies, but few people have had the opportunity to hear what it was truly like from the men who fought in the trenches. On Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, Fantasy of Flight…
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MOTO ARMORY TO PRESENT AMA VINTAGE MOTOCROSS GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

 Moto Armory is presenting sponsor of AMA Vintage Motocross Grand Championships, presented by Moto Armory   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to welcome Moto Armory as the presenting sponsor of the 2012 AMA Motocross Vintage Grand Championships, presented by Moto Armory, taking place at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 20-22 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. "Moto Armory is the leader in commercially available museum-quality vintage motocross bike restorations, which makes them a perfect fit for the AMA Vintage Grand Championships," said AMA Director of Operations Jack Penton. "Their display is wonderful eye…
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KRAWIEC RIDES HARLEY V-ROD TO NHRA VICTORY AT ATLANTA

Screamin’ Eagle Team is Undefeated in 2012 Pro Stock Motorcycle Season   COMMERCE, Ga. (May 6, 2012) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team remains undefeated in 2012 as rider Ed Krawiec won his second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle event of the season and regained the series points lead at the 32nd Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Krawiec, the defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle to win the final round of eliminations over Michael Ray on the GottSpeed Racing Buell. Krawiec, who also won the season-opening event at Gainesville, Fla.,…
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BARNES WINS AMA PRO VANCE & HINES XR1200 RACE AT INFINEON

Veteran Racer Takes First AMA Pro Win Since 1996 Sonoma, CA – Veteran racer Michael Barnes, one of the longest tenured riders in the AMA Pro Road Racing paddock, earned an emotional and hard-fought victory in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 series race at Infineon Raceway Sunday to break a 16-year victory drought. Barnes doggedly pursued his Bartels’ Harley-Davidson/Scrubblade teammate Tyler O’Hara for ten of the race’s eleven laps, never trailing by more than a half-second at the start/finish line, but just as it appeared that O’Hara would deny Barnes victory for the second race in a row,…
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NEW WOMEN’S JOSIE 3-IN-1 MESH JACKET FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Ultimate Warm-Weather Comfort with Allover Mesh Construction MILWAUKEE – When the weather turns hot, the new women’s  Josie 3-in-1 Mesh Jacket (P/N 97288-12VW, starting at $160) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line delivers allover mesh construction for maximum airflow and comfort. It’s constructed from 100 percent polyester with a poly-mesh lining and features built-in pockets that accept accessory hydration packs for maximum cooling. Its removable windproof fleece hoodie with extended cuffs and thumb holes delivers added versatility in cooler temperatures and can be worn separately. Pockets at the elbows and shoulders accept lightweight, accessory body armor for increased protection. Available in…
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ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS HOSTS 145TH ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE

Atlantic Center for the Arts Hosts 145th Artists-in-Residence Dates: MAY 14 – JUNE 3, 2012 Atlantic Center for the Arts hosts its 145th  artists-in-residence program with Master Artists: PAUL DRESHER- composer, JOANNE GREENBAUM- visual artist, GREGORY ORR- poet, and 24 Associate Artists from across the globe.  Selected through a competitive application process, the arriving artists will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with their contemporaries for three weeks. Each residency gives the public five free opportunities to interact with artists over a three-week period. From opening receptions, to outreaches at universities and other cultural institutions, and an opportunity to…
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Born To Ride Reviews “Psychomania”

This month Born To Ride reviews the 1971 film “Psychomania.” If you like old British horror films, then this one’s for you. Maybe I should have said horrible old British films. Either way, Psychomania has a lot to like or dislike, depending on your level of intoxication. The long story short: The film centers around the life of “Tom” who is the leader of a ‘motorcycle gang’ called the Living Dead. Tom and his ‘gang’ ride authentic period Triumph motorcycles, and meet in a field with several large vertical stones which somewhat resemble Stonehenge. When they gather there, they often…
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ROLLING THUNDER XXV

Rolling Thunder XXV “Ride for Freedom” Washington DC   Rolling Thunder, Florida Chapter 11 from Brandon will be participating in this year’s Rolling Thunder XXV “Ride for Freedom” demonstration in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, May 27, 2012 . Rolling Thunder’s Ride for Freedom started out in 1988 with 2,500 participants. Now approximately 900,000 participants and spectators are involved with this annual demonstration. Bikers and spectators from as far as California, Canada and Australia come to Washington D.C. to ride to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall, referred to as the “Ride to the Wall.” Rolling Thunder members are Veterans, non-veterans and/or…
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CYCLE GEAR PARTNERS WITH AMA ON MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Join the AMA at a Cycle Gear store and get a special gift  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced it is collaborating with Cycle Gear and its 95 brick-and-mortar stores across the country on an AMA membership drive in the month of May. Cycle Gear, with stores in 26 states, will be conducting an in-store promotion featuring a $100 gift package for shoppers who join the AMA, with a gift card for use at Cycle Gear stores or online at CycleGear.com, as well as special promotional gifts from Cycle Gear product sponsors. "We're proud to be working…
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