Motorcycle News

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME LEGENDS RECOGNITION FOR MERT LAWWILL

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Harley-Davidson, whose motorcycles helped write the history of American dirt-track racing, will be the presenting sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's Legends recognition for Mert Lawwill. Lawwill, a 1998 inductee, will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Each year during the induction ceremony for the new class of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, existing members of the Hall of Fame are recognized as Legends. The 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends are Lawwill,…
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MIC COMMUNICATIONS SYMPOSIUM PROVIDES ECONOMIC ADVICE, INNOVATIVE GROWTH STRATEGIES TO POWERSPORTS INDUSTRY

Presenters See Potential for Market Growth, Stress Social Media  IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2012 – The evolving state of the economy and the expansion of the powersports industry were the corresponding topics of the day at the 14th Annual MIC Communications Symposium, held at the Carson Center in Carson, Calif., last Wednesday. Representatives of the MIC’s nearly 300 member companies gathered together to hear thought-provoking presenters and participate in spirited discussions at the event, titled “Inroads to the Future XIV.”   “The annual MIC Communications Symposium is always a high point in our year,” said MIC President Tim Buche. “Not…
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HARLEY TEAM CLINCHES NHRA TITLE AS KRAWIEC WINS IN VEGAS

Krawiec Also Wins Rain-Dealyed Reading Final on Saturday LAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 28, 2012) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines drag racing team clinched the 2012 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship as rider Ed Krawiec roared to his ninth Pro Stock Motorcycle win of the season and third in a row at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion now leads the class by 111 points with one event left on the schedule. Only his teammate Andrew Hines remains in contention for the title. “What a…
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Military & Motorcycles – October 19, 2012

“Wreaths Across America” “IN HONOR OF A DECEASED SOLDIER” “Wreaths Across America” is now accepting donations for sponsorship of Christmas Wreaths which will be placed at the grave sites of our beloved soldiers at the VA Sarasota National Cemetery which is located at 9810 State Road 72 (Clark Road) Sarasota. The cemetery personnel can be contacted at (941) 922-7200. Please make your checks payable to Sarasota Military Academy (PTCC). They can either be dropped off or mailed to SMA at 801 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL  34236. The deadline for ordering is November 20, 2012. Each wreath is only $15.00.…
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KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. SUPPORTS 2012 AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has joined the growing list of companies honoring the 2012 inductees of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Nov. 16 at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Kawasaki is the dinner sponsor for the induction ceremony. The gala event will officially welcome the class of 2012: off-road racing champion Ty Davis, who won Kawasaki's first AMA National Enduro Championship; the late Rod Bush, KTM North America president and industry visionary; roadracing world championship tuner Nobby Clark; 1975 AMA Supercross Champion Jimmy Ellis; pioneering female motocrosser Sue Fish;…
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AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME LEGENDS WEEKEND IN LAS VEGAS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association reminds enthusiasts, fans and the motorcycling industry that the advance ticket purchase deadline is approaching for the 2012 AMA Legends Weekend, Nov. 16-17, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Advance tickets for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by KTM, are $130 through Oct. 24. After that date, the ticket price increases to $155. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Dave Mungenast Memorial Concours d'Elegance tickets are $10 for attendees of the Hall of Fame banquet, or $20 for general admission. Tickets for the AMA…
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MOOSE RACING 2013 AMA REKLUSE NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Round one pre-registration opens Dec. 5 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce the 2013 calendar for the AMA Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing. The 2013 season features 10 rounds of premier off-road racing and showcases a range of skill-, age- and displacement-based classes. "The AMA Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing, is America's premier national series for true single-track racing -- and for good reason," said AMA Off-Road Manager Chuck Weir. "The racer experience, club involvement, historical significance and course variety are second to none. We're excited about…
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COOLBETH WINS ON FACTORY HARLEY AT POMONA AMA FINALS

Mees Rides a Harley-Davidson to Earn 2012 Grand National Championship POMONA, Calif. (October 14, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth closed out the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship season with a flag-to-flag win at the AMA Pro Flat Track Finals on the Los Angeles County Fairplex half-mile. It was the second win of the season for Coolbeth. Rogers Racing/Blue Springs Harley-Davidson rider Jared Mees finished eighth and claimed his first AMA Grand National championship. Coolbeth and his Harley-Davidson XR750 were fast all night at Pomona, winning a heat race and then leading each of…
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WIRE PLUS INTRODUCES BIG DOG “HCM” RETROFIT KIT

  Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new, state-of-the-art “HCM” Retrofit Kit for all EHC module equipped 2004-2008 Big Dog Motorcycles. This replacement module is the fix to get rid of the EHC for good. This is the perfect fix for all Big Dog owners tired of not being able to start their bike due to electrical problems. This replacement module works with all of the switches used on all 2004 models through current Big Dog Motorcycles. Each kit comes complete with Wire Plus’ proven power module and switch control module configured to work with…
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Military & Motorcycles – October 12, 2012

Special People Almost three years ago I attended the grand opening of the new Bradenton Veterans Administration Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) not only as writer, but also as one of their veteran patients. As soon as the doors opened to the new clinic I met with the man who is responsible for the volunteers who serve the Bay Pines Community. I was immediately signed up, interviewed, took the required classes, fingerprinted, photographed, had a background check done and issued an ID card. From that day to this day I have been the Head Volunteer for the clinic. Believe it…
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AMA PRO GRAND NATIONAL FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP COMES DOWN TO THE WIRE

  The 2012 Ama Pro Grand National Championship Comes Down To The Wire At The Flat Track Finals At The Pomona Fairplex   Pomona, Calif…When the Law Tigers AMA Pro Flat Track Finals thunders into action Saturday, October 13th at the Fairplex in Pomona, it will mark the start of the biggest battle of the season. The points are close and the competition will definitely be intense as America’s top flat track racers go for the coveted title. Leading the charge for glory is Jared Mees. Hailing from Clio, Mich., Mees holds a 12 point lead and is eager to…
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PERRY KING TO EMCEE 2012 AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Stage, television and film star and longtime motorcyclist Perry King will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by KTM, on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. "Some of the most wonderful people I've known have been motorcyclists -- whether weekend enthusiasts or world-caliber competitors," said King, a member of the AMA Board of Directors. "It is my honor to pay tribute to some of motorcycling's best and brightest as the emcee of the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of…
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HINES AND HARLEY V-ROD SMASH NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE ET RECORD AT READING

Krawiec Holds Points Lead as Rain Postpones All-Harley Final Round READING, Pa. (October 8, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines set a new national Pro Stock Motorcycle Elapsed Time record of 6.728 seconds at the rain-delayed Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway Monday. Hines and his teammate, Ed Krawiec, advanced to the final round of eliminations, but that race was postponed due to more rain, and will be run during the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, Oct. 25-28.   Hines broke the class ET record twice on Monday, first with a 6.742-second…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND POPE BENEDICT MARK 110TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MILESTONE

  Pope, Davidson family meet for blessing of Harley-Davidson tanks in Vatican City   ROME - Next June, tens of thousands of Harley-Davidson riders and fans from around the globe are expected to make their way to Italy’s capital city to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary and the shared passion for freedom that unites riders everywhere. Today, Pope Benedict XVI along with Willie G. Davidson, grandson of one of Harley-Davidson’s founders and his son, Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum, launched the countdown to Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary event in Rome, June 13-16, 2013, by presenting two commemorative motorcycle gas…
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REVIVE YOUR RIDE!

Year-End Giveaway Promotion Starts November 1st IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2012 - The Revive Your Ride! Year-End Giveaway promotion is back to help drive floor traffic and this year it includes two all-new prize packages for a couple of lucky participating retailers. This successful annual promotion runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 this year, offering retail customers the chance to win one of thirteen great prizes: • Grand Prize: $2,500 • Ten First Prizes: $1,000 • Two Second Prizes: $500 All prizes will be awarded in the form of gift certificates, that can be redeemed at the participating dealer’s store…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES – OCTOBER 5, 2012

You Know What Makes Me Happy Riding my motorcycle to Bradenton three mornings a week and seeing two American Bald Eagles majestically perched near their nest. Seeing American flags at various homes and businesses in and around the county displayed with ‘American Pride.’ Knowing my great grandparents traveled thousands of miles by ship from Ireland to this great country for the opportunity to better not only themselves but their families. Once here, they worked hard to become Americans, not Irish-Americans. They learned the language, assimilated into their communities and set out to make it better for future families. Knowing if…
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