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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REDEFINES MOTORCYCLING WITH PROJECT RUSHMORE

Published on August 23, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Agile Product Development Process Redefines 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring Models MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson unveiled its new lineup of 2014 motorcycle models during the company’s Annual Dealer Meeting in Denver, Colo. The star of the show is not a single bike – rather eight new bikes under the banner Project RUSHMORE, the outcome of a new customer-driven product development effort, which Harley-Davidson implemented to re-engineer the world’s best-selling line of touring motorcycles. The road trip will never be the same. In the largest scale new model launch in the company’s 110-year history, Project RUSHMORE encompasses eight new motorcycles that feature improved power and…
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BORN TO RIDE DAY OF THE DEAD MONSTER JAM

Published on August 19, 2013 under Born To Ride
BTR Day of the Dead Monster Jam - Pinellas Park, FL Saturday, November 2, 2013 Featuring cast members from the Sons of Anarchy and featuring six national headlining bands. The Born to Ride “Day of the Dead Monster Jam” Is a NO COLORS event!   Contact: 813-531-4051    
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COOLBETH ON FACTORY HARLEY FINISHES SIXTH AT INDY MILE

Published on August 19, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Baker Holds Grand National Points Lead with Dodge Brothers Harley-Davidson INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 17, 2013) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth raced a Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycle from a second-row start to finish sixth at the AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles Grand National Twins main on the Indianapolis Mile at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Crosley Radio Kawasaki rider Bryan Smith won the race. After placing third in his heat race, Coolbeth started the 25-lap main from the second row, but left the line well and moved through the pack to join the lead group on…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_AUGUST 16, 2013

Published on August 16, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA)   When we returned home from our vacation I received an email from Mike Davis who is the president of Faith Riders 594 which is the local chapter.   The email stated a young lady by the name of Jamie Perea who recently completed her state required motorcycle safety course and was going to pick up her new 2013 Harley-Davidson Superlow Sportster 883.   Her request was for members of CMA to gather at Manatee River Harley-Davidson at noon to bless her new motorcycle prior to her riding it from the dealership. You may be asking…
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AMA CONGRATULATES U.S. JUNIOR MOTOCROSS TEAM ON 2013 FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Published on August 15, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the U.S. Junior Motocross Team for its overall title at the 2013 FIM Junior Motocross World Championships in Jinin, Czech Republic, on Aug. 10-11. The Czech Republic team finished second, and Spain was third in the team-based competition. In addition to the team title, U.S. rider Aiden Tijero, from Danville, Calif., earned the individual world championship in the 65cc class at the event, which broke participation records with 231 entries and 41 countries taking part. Rock River Racing rider Chase Sexton, from La Moille, Ill., was the top-finishing U.S. rider in the…
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MSF BASIC ECOURSE OFFERS CONVENIENT ONLINE TRAINING FOR POTENTIAL AND CURRENT MOTORCYCLISTS

Published on August 15, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
  MSF Basic eCourse Available in Conjunction with Hands-On Basic RiderCourse or as Stand-Alone Rider Education   IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2013 – Designed to promote lifelong learning in a convenient, informative online format, the new Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic eCourse is now available for $19.99 on MSF’s homepage. The highly interactive three-hour MSF Basic eCourse incorporates photos, graphics, video and more to provide participants with the basics of motorcycling with emphasis on personal safety and responsibility. The MSF Basic eCourse can be completed on its own as a stand-alone program or it can be taken in conjunction with the…
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NEW WOMEN’S LEXI MESH & TEXTILE FUNCTIONAL JACKET FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Published on August 12, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Allover Mesh Construction Delivers Maximum Airflow MILWAUKEE (July 24, 2013) – Constructed from 100 percent polyester mesh body with nylon Taslan sleeves and back waist panel, the new women’s Lexi Mesh and Textile Functional Jacket (P/N 97577-14VW, starting at $195) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line provides maximum airflow for staying cool on hot rides. Additional comfort comes from the power-stretch action back and elbows, pre-curved sleeves and stretch side panels featuring a zigzag waist cinch. Pockets at the elbows, shoulders and back accept accessory body armor for additional protection, while 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material provides enhanced reflectivity in low light…
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION ROLLS OUT IMPROVED ONLINE RESULTS REPORTING

Published on August 12, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
AMA Race Center includes all AMA-sanctioned events in one location PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Members of the American Motorcyclist Association, the country's largest sanctioning body of amateur motorsports competition, now have access to a new online portal for amateur race results. AMA Race Center, available at http://results.americanmotorcyclist.com, offers a number of enhancements to previously available online motocross results. Although still in beta, the system features several exciting features, including results and advancement points for all classes, cross-linked results by rider or track; rider performance charts; upcoming events; speedy performance; a comprehensive search function; and an easier-to-navigate user interface. "Phase one of…
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U.S. AGENCY ADMITS DEMAND FOR ETHANOL-GASOLINE FUEL NOT AS HIGH AS ANTICIPATED

Published on August 8, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said that demand for ethanol-related fuel probably isn't enough to meet the requirements of federal law and changes may need to be made next year, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. In a regulatory announcement released Aug. 6, "EPA Finalizes Renewable Fuel Standards," the EPA said that for 2014 "the ability of the market to consume ethanol in higher blends such as E85 is highly constrained as a result of infrastructure- and market-related factors. EPA does not currently foresee a scenario in which the market could consume enough ethanol sold in blends…
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ZERO MOTORCYCLES RETURNS AS RING SPONSOR FOR 2013 AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

Published on August 7, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Zero Motorcycles, manufacturer of American-made electric motorcycles, is the official ring sponsor for the 2013 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, taking place on Friday, Oct. 18, at the Green Valley Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. The prestigious AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame ring is a symbol of the significant contributions made by an inductee to the sport, business and lifestyle of motorcycling. The gold ring, which is created exclusively for the Hall of Fame, bears the institution's logo, the "Glory Days" design and the name of the inductee. The rings will be presented…
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CORBIN INTRODUCES SMUGGLER/MODULAR SEATING SYSTEM FOR 2013 HONDA GOLD WING F6B

Published on August 6, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Hollister, CA - If you tour solo or commute on the big Honda, you'll love this new Smuggler from Corbin. Artfully designed and color matched to your paint to give a totally integrated look, the Smuggler trunk provides over 17 liters of space that will hold most of your daily essentials…they’ll be right at hand without ever using the side bags. The Smuggler radically changes the look of your Gold Wing…it converts your Honda from a two-up touring bike into a stunning solo ride in just minutes. Whenever you need to travel two-up, you just remove the trunk and swap…
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NEW BLACKOAK GLOVES WITH TOUCHTEC™ FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Published on August 5, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Full-Featured, Full-Fingered Gloves with Touchscreen Compatibility   MILWAUKEE (July 24, 2013) – Loaded with high-tech features and materials, the new men’s Blackoak Full-Finger Gloves with TouchTec (P/N 97201-14VM, $65) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line are built for both riding comfort and convenience. They’re constructed from cowhide leather and 100 percent polyester mesh, featuring a Kevlar® palm patch with gel padding for extra comfort. The TouchTec leather is engineered to be touch-screen enabled for added versatility. The gloves also feature pre-curved fingers, ergonomic thumb with an anti-slip patch, power-stretch knuckles and neoprene cuffs with adjustable closures. They also incorporate 3M™ Scotchlite™…
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