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AMA Announces U.S. Team Members for 2012 International Six Days Enduro

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce the U.S. riders who will contest the 87th International Six Days Enduro. Led by the World Trophy Team of Russell Bobbitt, Mike Brown, Kurt Caselli, Robert Garrison, Charlie Mullins and Taylor Robert, a contingent of 31 U.S. riders will face the best off-road racers from other countries in Saxony, Germany, Sept. 24-29. "The ISDE represents the pinnacle of world off-road competition, and winning this prestigious event has long been an American dream," said AMA Off-Road Manager Chuck Weir. "For 2012, we have taken our program to an entirely new…
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Wyman Wins AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Race at Barber

O’Hara Second as Barnes Takes Third over Estok Leeds, Ala. (June 25, 2012) – KLR Group/Spyke’s Harley-Davidson’s Kyle Wyman won a thrilling back-and-forth contest with Bartels’ Harley-Davidson/Scrubblade rider Tyler O’Hara Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park to earn his second straight AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 series race by a slim 0.047-second margin. Wyman and O’Hara checked out at the front of the field at the start of the race, with polesitter O’Hara losing the lead to Wyman at the end of the first circuit. O’Hara and Wyman then traded the race lead back and forth over the next three…
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Harley-Davidson Women’s Destination Switchback Jacket

  Switchback Technology Delivers Cool and Warm Weather Performance MILWAUKEE (May 23, 2012) – Engineered with Switchback Technology, the new women’s Destination Switchback Jacket (P/N 98301-12VW, starting at $275) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line delivers comfort in warm or cold conditions. The water-resistant nylon shell incorporates removable exterior panels that zip-off to reveal a poly-mesh jacket with stretch Cordura® side panels. Additional stretch Cordura® panels at the underarms complement the pre-curved sleeves, while adjustable cuffs and elastic waist straps for maximum comfort. For additional protection, pockets at the elbows, shoulders and back accept accessory body armor, and 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective…
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MIC to Host a Reception and Luncheon for Women in the Industry

American Motorcyclist Association Welcomes Motorcycle Industry Council luncheon at Women's Motorcycling Conference PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that the Motorcycle Industry Council will be hosting a reception and luncheon for women in the motorcycling industry at the upcoming AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference in Carson City, Nev. The event will take place on the opening day of the conference on Thursday, July 26, at noon in the Juniper Room at the Gold Dust West Hotel. "The Motorcycle Industry Council has been a wonderful advocate for women as motorcyclists in America, and we are…
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Matt Hotch and Rocky Robinson at Corbin’s 3rd Annual Rider Appreciation Day

Biker Build-off Champion Matt Hotch and World Speed Record Holder Rocky Robinson will Headline Corbin’s 3rd Annual Rider Appreciation Day Hollister, CA-Discovery Channel’s Two-Time Biker Build-Off Champion Matt Hotch is coming up from Southern California to attend Corbin’s 3rd Annual Rider Appreciation Day as well as the world land speed record holder Rocky Robinson and his twenty-one foot record holding streamliner Ack Attack. In addition to being an author and lifetime member of the 300mph club, Rocky is the current holder of the Unlimited Motorcycle World Land Speed Record... a distinction he's earned more than once! For those who don’t…
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Semper Fi

  Every now and then, in the middle of the constant barrage of crap that’s just pissing us all off these days, we come across a story, a feat, an event that just makes us stop in our tracks. This was one for me. Cody Green was a 12-year-old kid in Indiana who was diagnosed with leukemia at 22-months-old. He loved the Marines, and his parents said he drew strength and courage from the Marine Corps as he bravely fought the battle into remission three times. Although he was cancer-free at the time, the chemotherapy had lowered his immune system…
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Military & Motorcycles June 22, 2012

MIAP Is an acronym for ‘Missing In America Project’ (www.miap.us). What this project does is locate military personnel who have passed away and their cremains are sitting on a shelf in a back room somewhere awaiting the burial with the respect and honor they deserve. I received a call from a friend of mine by the name of Jim Scollen who is the Florida State Coordinator for MIAP and he related a story to me regarding a gentleman by the name of Lemon Troy Hopkins whose cremains were discovered sitting in a back shed in Wewahitchka, Florida which is in…
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Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge set for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Motorcycles have always pushed the boundaries of fuel economy, but American Motorcyclist Association Motorcycle Hall of Famer Craig Vetter knows they can do better. On July 20, at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Vetter is issuing a challenge to help test the energy-conserving limits of motorcycles. The Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge is a 100-mile ride through the countryside surrounding the Mid-Ohio grounds. Competitors will ride their motorcycles under real-world conditions while attempting to consume the least fuel. "Motorcycles can help us live better with less energy, and that is…
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ABATE Press Release Julne 21, 2012

Volusia County, Florida, June 21, 2012 - It seems to be very popular the past few days to point fingers at motorcyclist and shout, “If only they were forced to wear a helmet thousands of lives and billions of dollars would be saved each year”. Bolstered by a study here and a newspaper column there, many of the “I know what's best for you” crowd will try to rally others into forcing a small minority of our society into losing what precious bit of personal freedom we currently possess. The eye of the recent motorcycle helmet hurricane revolves around a…
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AMA Thanks Members of Congress for Protecting the Motorcycle Lifestyle

Fifty U.S. Lawmakers Oppose Motorcycle-only Checkpoints PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Some 50 U.S. House members have signed onto a bill that would bar the U.S. transportation secretary from providing funds for motorcycle-only checkpoints, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The measure, H.R. 904 authored by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), would prohibit the transportation secretary from providing grants or any funds to a state, county, town, township, Indian tribe, municipality or other local government for use by any program to check safety equipment use or create arbitrary checkpoints for motorcycle riders or passengers. "The AMA thanks these members of Congress for protecting the…
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RIDE TO WORK DAY

Motorcyclists Nationwide to Celebrate Ride To Work Day on Monday   The Motorcycle Industry Encourages all Riders to Gear Up and Get Riding   IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2012 - If you notice less traffic congestion on Monday, you'll most likely be able to thank the thousands of commuters everywhere who will be ditching their cars, trucks and SUVs and riding their motorcycles or scooters to work for the 21st annual Ride To Work Day on June 18th. According to the Ride To Work organization, Ride To Work Day has been organized annually since 1992 to increase public awareness of…
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CORBIN TRUNK REST FOR H-D TOURPACKS

Corbin Introduces the Ovalbac Trunkrest for HD Tourpaks Hollister, CA- Corbin announced today the introduction of their Ovalbac Trunkrest for Harley-Davidson Tourpaks. It gives your passenger generous body contact for more square inches of weight dispersion and for long range touring comfort. Contoured contact area and Comfort Cell foam provides more support and less hot spots. Includes genuine “Italian” leather and a host of decorating options to coordinate with your new Corbin saddle. The back of the trunkrest is finished with an ABS finishing plate in leather like texture to keep a very clean look on your bike. Includes our…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON 360° ENHANCED VISIBILITY MESH JACKET

Maximum Versatility Meets 360-Degree Visibility MILWAUKEE (May 23, 2012) – The women’s 360° Enhanced Visibility Mesh Jacket (P/N 98300-12VW, starting at $225) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line combines all-condition versatility with 360-degree reflectivity. It’s constructed from abrasion-resistant 100 percent polyester mesh for maximum airflow with built-in pockets that accept accessory hydration packs for evaporative cooling. A removable waterproof and windproof liner combats cold and wet conditions. Its exclusive 360° Enhanced Visibility Reflective design features 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material, making the rider visible from nearly every angle. Power-stretch at the sides complements adjustable-tab cuffs and waist for an optimal fit, while…
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BOB FLETCHER’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE – SATURDAY, JUNE 16

  Dear Friends of Fletcher's Harley-Davidson, We are saddened to report that Bob Fletcher passed away Saturday, June 9 at 10:40 p.m. He passed in his sleep with the family by his side. The family is planning a celebration of life service to be held on Saturday, June 16, in Largo, FL. There will be a motorcycle procession from the Fletcher's south property, located at 16485 U.S. hwy 19N in Clearwater, FL to the Anona Methodist church in Largo. The procession participants should start gathering at 11:30 a.m. and will leave the south property at noon. We will ride rain…
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Terry Longpre – Military & Motorcycles June 15, 2012

Common Sense and Logic Last Wednesday I sent out an email regarding the fact I would no longer be a ‘passer’ of emails, letters, rumors or anything else to do with the upcoming Presidential Election in November. No I’m not giving in or giving up, I’m just going to utilize my time more wisely in educating myself as to who Barrack Obama and Mitt Romney really are. I am personally tired of the constant news 24/7 with smiling faces saying I’m the one who did this or that. I am tired of the constant barrage of ‘It wasn’t me, it…
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OUTDOOR RECREATION TO BE $646 BILLION INDUSTRY NATIONWIDE

Motorcycle Industry Council & Associations Participate in Study Showing Outdoor Recreation to be $646 Billion Industry Nationwide IRVINE, Calif., June 14, 2012 – The Motorcycle Industry Council, along with the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, collaborated with the Western Governors’ Association and other outdoor industry groups to fund a report on the combined economic impact of motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreation. The findings of this first-of-a kind study show the outdoor recreation industry generated $646 billion in national sales and services in 2011. The joint study was released over the weekend at the WGA Annual…
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