Born To Ride

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WRECKING CREW RIDER MEES WINS IN LIMA

Victory Moves Mees to Third Place in Season Points Standings   LIMA, Ohio (June 28, 2014) – Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees charged to a come-from-behind victory in the AMA Grand National Twins main at the Ohio National. Mees rode a Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle entered by Rogers Racing/Las Vegas H-D/Blue Springs H-D to his the first win of the season on the Allen County Fairgrounds half-mile.   Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Brad Baker won a heat race and finished second in the Dash for Cash bonus sprint, but did not finish the Grand National Twins main after…
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HERTZ PROVIDES RENTAL CAR DISCOUNTS TO AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Now, for those times when two wheels aren't enough, American Motorcyclist Association members can save on Hertz vehicle rentals, thanks to a new member-benefit package. "Whether it's a business trip, a need to accommodate several passengers or just those times the cargo capacity of a bike won't do, a car or SUV can come in handy," said AMA Vice President of Operations Jeff Massey. "Now, thanks to a new benefit package we've negotiated with Hertz, AMA members can get short- or long-term rentals for less." The AMA member discount program offers year-round savings of up to 25…
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DICK MOROSO MEMORIAL 5-DAY BRACKET CHAMPIONSHIP ATTRACTS COMPETITORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Beginning the weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday, the Dick Moroso Memorial 5-Day Bracket Championship returns to the Drag Strip at Palm Beach International Raceway™ (PBIR) on November 21 – 25, 2014. Presented by Madaris Window & Insulation and The Screen Shop, the Championship consists of daily 1/4-mile competitions where drag racers from around the country come to PBIR to earn bracket points and vigorously vie for more than $77,000 in cash, trophies and prizes.   “In 2013, these annual bracket races were named the 5-Day Bracket Championship Featuring the Triple $20s. For this year, we wanted to pay homage to…
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RAPP FLIES TO WIN IN AMA PRO VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON RACE IN ALABAMA

Eslick and Carlson Round out Podium at Barber Motorsports Park MILWAUKEE (June 23, 2014) – Defending series champion Steve Rapp (Suburban Motors H-D/Aerostar Global) put his 2014 season back on track by converting a record-setting qualifying performance into a dominant flag-to-flag race victory in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson series race Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Ala.   Despite strong qualifying results in the previous two rounds of the series, a series of mechanicals and crashes had left Rapp far down in the series standings coming into the Barber round, but from the first session on…
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CV PERFORMANCE EZ-JUST MIXTURE SCREW … TUNING YOUR HARLEY CARB JUST GOT EASIER

Glendora, CA – The CV Performance EZ-Just Mixture Screw makes fine tuning your Harley CV Keihin carburetor a snap. Once installed, a quick turn with your fingers allows you to adjust and fine tune the air idle mixture, giving you better idle control, low speed performance, while eliminating hesitation. This simple to install screw kit works great for bikes with a few miles on them, as well as new build ups. It gives you more tuning options without burning your fingers or fumbling with a screwdriver.   Available for all Constant Velocity CV carburetors used on 1990 - 2006 Harley…
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS NATIONAL RIDE TO WORK DAY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is encouraging all motorcyclists to participate in the 23rd Annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day on June 16 to demonstrate that motorcycles are fun and affordable, easy to maneuver in traffic and park, fuel efficient and better for the environment than cars and trucks. "Motorcyclists understand the practical benefits of riding, in addition to the sheer joy of it," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "Ride To Work Day provides motorcycle enthusiasts an opportunity to share their love of riding with co-workers and others they meet during the course…
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REMEMBER MOTORCYCLING THIS FATHER’S DAY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Father's Day shopping in motorcycling families is an exciting time, as children peruse the wide array of gift choices for one special rider. This year, Father's Day is June 15. Whether Dad likes chrome or leathers or the latest technology, dozens of options are available for motorcyclists today. And motorcycling fathers are pretty easy to please. If it's moto-related, it's hard to go wrong. "One great option for the true motorcycling father is a membership in the American Motorcyclist Association," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "It makes dads a part of a national team dedicated…
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CLASSIC SOLO & PILLION SADDLES FOR 2014 INDIAN CHIEF MODELS

Hollister, CA - The unique styling of Corbin’s Classic Solo will look excellent on your Indian while providing an extraordinary amount of rider comfort. Corbin's seating platform conforms to the shape of your body for maximum support and more square inches of body contact. This is one of the secrets of long range comfort and is a staple of Corbin design. For added back support, our Classic Solo saddle accepts an optional rider's backrest that provides an additional nine inches of vertical support. Also available in a CLOSE model that provides seating closer to the bars and slightly lower for…
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FIFTY-FIVE U.S. LAWMAKERS SIGN ON TO END MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Fifty congressmen and five senators have signed on to sponsor or cosponsor bills that would end federal funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. During the past two years, federal, state and local governments spent more than a half million dollars on motorcycle-only checkpoints. The AMA believes that money could have been better spent on programs to curb distracted driving or expand rider education programs. "The AMA is grateful for these legislators, who understand that the rights of motorcyclists are the same as the rights of every other U.S. citizen," said Wayne Allard, AMA vice…
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HINES TAKES NHRA WIN AS HARLEY V-RODS STORM ENGLISHTOWN

Krawiec and Hines Face Off in Another All-Harley Pro Stock Motorcycle Final   ENGLISHTOWN, N.J.  (June 1, 2014) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines notched his second Pro Stock Motorcycle event win of the season, defeating teammate Ed Krawiec in an all-Harley final round at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Hines currently leads the series in points.   “We had some cool air and highest barometric pressure we’ve recorded in ten years this weekend,” said Hines. “That’s Mother Nature giving us horsepower because these V-Rod engines really responded. It was great to…
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ZIPPER’S HIGH COMPRESSION 110″ CVO PISTON KITS

  As low as: $359.95 Quick Overview Co-designed by Zipper’s and Wiseco Engineering during the development of Zipper’s Muscle 110 kit, these powerful forged pistons have superior design features over the competition.   • Advanced dome design for improved combustion in the factory CVO110 head • Two dome heights - 10.9 or 12.7:1 compression (based on stock CVO head volume) • Lightweight design, 555 grams per piston with rings/pins/clips • Additional clearance built in valve pockets for high lift and oversize valves • Available in +.007", +.014" and +.022" oversizes • ArmorGlideTM bonded skirt lubricant allows tighter fit and reduced…
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MAJORITY IN U.S. HOUSE AGREE ETHANOL MANDATE HAS PROBLEMS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Renewable Fuel Standard has a "serious problem" and must be reformed, according to a bipartisan group of congressmen who say 218 House members agree, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.   The AMA position The AMA supports the efforts of House members who want to revisit and revamp the Renewable Fuel Standard. "The federal government's Renewable Fuel Standard is a failed strategy that must be completely reconsidered and restructured," said Wayne Allard, vice president of government relations for the American Motorcyclist Association. "The RFS is not working for America or for Americans." The AMA opposes E15 fuel…
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Shriners Hospitals for Children® is proud to introduce Shop for LOVE™.  Now you can send your Love to the rescue® while you shop online. Every time you visit Shop for LOVE and purchase from one of six great online stores, $10 will be contributed to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Because of your support for Shriners Hospitals for Children, we wanted to give you this amazing opportunity to give a gift that gives back this Father's Day and every day. Honor dad or that special father figure with a unique gift from RedEnvelope or surprise him with the unforgettable gift of…
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RIDEWRIGHT WHEELS INTRODUCES NEW 30” OMEGA WHEEL

Anaheim, CA - Anaheim, CA - Ridewright’s new 30” Omega Wheel features an incredibly light 6061-T6 aluminum hoop, 3-piece billet aluminum hub, yet only weighs 29 lbs., making it the lightest wheel on the market in this size. Omega Wheels are exceptional “classic style lip” steel wheels (except new 30” wheel) built to suit the most discriminating tastes. Available in 40, 50, 60 and 80 spokes with a variety of spoke styles, Omega Wheels can be designed exactly the way you want your wheels…there’s no limitations! Choose the color of your new modular hubs, the styles and number of spokes,…
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BAKER RACES FACTORY HARLEY TO FIFTH PLACE IN SPRINGFIELD

H-D Wrecking Crew Riders Fill Three of Top Eight Positions in Season Debut SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 25, 2014) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Brad Baker raced to a fifth-place finish on the Springfield Mile, putting in a gritty performance on one of the fastest dirt tracks in the country just six weeks after sustaining severe fractures to his left arm. Baker rode a Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle in the opening round of the 2014 AMA Grand National Twins season.   “It’s just amazing that I was able to come back here and race just five and a half weeks…
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CORBIN INTRODUCES TWO NEW SADDLES FOR 2014 YAMAHA FZ-09

Hollister, CA-Corbin introduces two new saddles for the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09…the Gunfighter for solo riding and the Gunfighter & Lady for comfortable two-up riding. Both saddles provide the perfect blend of rider comfort and custom styling. For a solo look, the Gunfighter tail section is shaped to emulate the lines of the bodywork with a fastback tail section. On the inside, the tail is padded and upholstered to provide for short trip passenger capability. Although the shaping of the tail is designed primarily for looks, the Comfort Cell foam still provides a good perch for your copilot on short to medium…
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