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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES U.S. TEAM ON PODIUM FINISH AT FIM MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. team of Ryan Dungey, Blake Baggett and Justin Barcia finished third behind the German and Belgium teams at the 2012 FIM Motocross of Nations in Lommel, Belgium, on Sept. 30. Competing against the best motocross racers in the world, the American riders stumbled early and never fully recovered. "This was one of the most challenging Motocross of Nations in recent history, on a distinctive and challenging track, and against an international crop of riders proven to be among the best of the best," said AMA Director of Supercross and Pro Racing Relations Kevin Crowther. "We…
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MSF TO UNVEIL GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH RESULTS IN FLORIDA

  Motorcycle Safety Foundation to Unveil Groundbreaking Research Results at 2013 International Safety Conference in Florida   IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2012 – In its continuing effort to support and develop the global motorcycling safety community, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation will release preliminary results from its unprecedented MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study at the upcoming U.S.-based ifz/MSF International Motorcycle Safety Conference. Per the MSF Board of Trustees, the conference will be held in conjunction with the inaugural American International Motorcycle Expo, scheduled for Oct. 16 – 20, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.   Complementing five days of events at the AIMExpo,…
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ACE CAFE RETURNS TO BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL

Birmingham, Ala. (September 4, 2012) –  The legendary Ace Cafe will make its return to the eighth annual Barber Vintage Festival presented by Triumph dealers of North America at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala., October 12-14, 2012.  Admission to the popular London-based cafe will be offered as a ticket upgrade to spectators and will provide access to activities, food and beverage in addition to attractions already scheduled during the nation’s fastest growing celebration of vintage motorcycles.  The Ace Corner event will be co-produced between Ace Cafe North America and Dime City Cycles.   Situated atop Turn 17 at Barber…
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ZERO MOTORCYCLES TO SPONSOR AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME RINGS

Zero Motorcycles sponsors AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame rings for class of 2012 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American-made electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles is the official ring sponsor for the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The prestigious 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 to the 2012 inductees and Hall…
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LEHMAN TRIKES USA IN FULL OPERATION

Lehman Trikes USA is pleased to announce it is surging forward with full operations and is fulfilling orders for Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki conversions. Lehman Trikes USA, considered one of the trike industry’s foremost leaders and well known for its high quality, stylish, and reliable products, had suspended its operations in early March of this year while in search of a qualified investor. Craig Arrojo, CEO of Champion Investments Inc. and Champion Trikes, acquisitioned the company’s assets and began a phased-in return of full operations that began in June.   “We are very excited about the reestablishment of this…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON FANS AROUND THE WORLD EMBARK ON YEAR-LONG, EPIC CELEBRATION OF MOTOR COMPANY’S 110TH ANNIVERSARY

Official Anniversary Celebration Events Announced; Include Bike Blessing with Pope Benedict XVI in Rome and Milwaukee Homecoming Event   MILWAUKEE (Sept. 6, 2012) – Today, Harley-Davidson announced the official calendar of 110th Anniversary Celebration events for the coming year. The events will connect millions of Harley-Davidson fans across the globe, united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom, self-expression and epic adventure.   Included in the official calendar are 12 anniversary experiences that Harley-Davidson will bring to existing motorcycle events in global regional markets through September 2013. The events span 11 countries on six continents including North America,…
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Big Bear Choppers Expands US Dealer Network

San Bernardino, CA (Aug 30, 2012) – Big Bear Choppers Motorcycles manufactured by RHC is pleased to announce the expansion of their US dealer network. The California based manufacturer of innovative production American Made V-twin motorcycles has acquired two new dealers in the United States since reopening in November of 2011 under the new ownership of Simon Scott, an international businessman with interests in the USA, and Indonesia.  The complete line of fully warranted Big Bear Choppers V-twin motorcycles with contemporary styling is available through a growing international dealer network. For more information on Big Bear Choppers, or to become…
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MSF’s Dr. Sherry Williams Appointed to Chair Transportation Research Board’s Motorcycles & Mopeds Committee

IRVINE, Calif – The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Dr. Sherry Williams, the MSF’s director of quality assurance and research, was recently appointed to chair the prestigious Transportation Research Board Motorcycles and Mopeds Committee. This accomplishment, along with presenting peer-reviewed papers at the upcoming VTTI International Symposium on Naturalistic Driving and ifz/MSF-International Motorcycle Safety Conference, is one of the many ways Dr. Williams contributes to the MSF’s goal of developing and maintaining high-quality, innovative motorcycle-safety research. According to the TRB, its mission is to promote innovation and progress in transportation through research, and to this end, it incorporates more than 200 committees…
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MSF to Host Two International Motorcyclist Safety Conferences in Fall of 2013

IRVINE, CA – The Motorcycle Safety Foundation will hold two MSF International Motorcyclist Safety Conferences in an effort to further the non-profit organization’s goal of creating and supporting motorcyclists of good riding character and, ultimately, saving lives. Although both conferences are scheduled for the Fall of 2013, the exact dates and locations of the U.S. conferences will be announced at a later date.   Both MSF conferences will have a decidedly scientific focus, with heavy emphasis placed on the successful delivery of safety training and improved student outcomes. MSF’s own Dr. Sherry Williams will present results from the Safety Renewal…
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Motorcycle Safety Foundation First to Sponsor Unprecedented 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study

  IRVINE, Calif.– Last August saw the Motorcycle Safety Foundation launch the unprecedented, one-year-long MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study in conjunction with Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. It was designed to track comprehensive, real-time routine riding that likely included near crash, pre-crash, and actual crash data that had heretofore been unavailable. The study is yielding preliminary results that will be released at a later date.   “This field research provides the opportunity to observe motorcyclists in their natural day-to-day experiences,” said Dr. Sherry Williams, MSF director of quality assurance and research. “We were interested in what riders do on a natural…
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Motorcycle Safety Foundation to Release Innovative Rider Training Standards Paper

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2012 – In an effort to further improve and refine its rider training programs, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation will release the complete peer-reviewed paper titled, “The Standards Concept for a Rider Education and Training System,” authored by Dr. Jim Heideman, MSF’s director of licensing programs, on Aug. 24, 2012. Dr. Heideman previewed this paper via an executive summary and follow-up discussion at the Second Annual MSF International Rider Education Training System Conference, held at Eastern Kentucky University this past May. “The MSF’s mission is to create a comprehensive and relevant rider education and training system,” said…
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Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Repeats as Top Destination During Annual Motorcycle Rally

Sturgis Buffalo Chip- Sturgis, S.D. (Aug 21, 2012) – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® earns honors from rally attendees as top destination during the 72nd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. While other Sturgis venues and properties struggled during the annual rally, The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® camp resort and music festival, achieved the largest attendance in its 31 year history by a wide margin. With more onsite campers and more concert goers then ever before, visitors have proven the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is the #1 destination in Sturgis. Visitors from all 50 states and 24 counties flocked to the Buffalo Chip® for its high…
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Motorcycle Safety Foundation to Unveil Preliminary Findings at VTTI’s Third International Symposium on Naturalistic Driving

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2012 – The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is honored to have been invited to participate in the upcoming Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s Third International Symposium on Driving Research, held Aug. 27 – 30, 2012, at VTTI’s facility in Blacksburg, Va. Hosted by VTTI’s National Surface Transportation Safety Center for Excellence, the two-day symposium has assembled a group of specially selected experts who specialize in the field of naturalistic driving research. According to VTTI, scheduled speakers include esteemed experts from Finland, Australia and Sweden, and multi-national participating companies include Toyota, Nissan and Ford. Finally, globally recognized agencies supporting…
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Second Annual MSF International Rider Education Training System Conference

Hundreds of Motorcycle Training Professionals Gather for Second Annual MSF International Rider Education Training System Conference   IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2012 – The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recently brought together more than 300 members of the training community to further its goal of continuous improvement in providing the very best way to be safe on a motorcycle, particularly for new riders. The participants represented 44 states and five countries in the Second Annual MSF International Rider Education Training System Conference, held at Eastern Kentucky University in May. Additional support for the IRETS conference included three military program coordinators and 22…
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Coolbeth Places Fifth on Factory Harley at Indy Mile

Halbert Rides a Harley-Davidson to Win, Mees Holds Grand National Points Lead   INDIANPOLIS, Ind. (August 18, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth finished fifth in the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship on the Lucas Oil Indy Mile at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The race was won by South East Harley-Davidson rider Sammy Halbert, riding a Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle.   The Indy Mile race marked a return to action for Coolbeth, who was injured on June 30 in a race at Lima, Ohio. Coolbeth finished third in his heat race to qualify for the…
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Krawiec Makes it Three in a Row With Brainerd Victory

Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines Team is Undefeated in 2012   BRAINERD, Minn. (August 19, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec scored his third consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing final-round victory and sixth of the season at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. Krawiec, the defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, defeated Hector Arana Jr. in the final when the Lucas Oil Buell rider fouled at the start. The win is also the ninth in a row in 2012 for the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team, which remains undefeated for the…
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