Motorcycle News

Baggett, Barcia, and Dungey Picked for 2012 FIM Motocross of Nations

America's Ryan Dungey, Blake Baggett and Justin Barcia Will Race the World at 2012 FIM Motocross of Nations PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce the members of the U.S. team that will compete at the FIM Motocross of Nations Sept. 30-31 in Lommel, Belgium. The 2012 team will include Red Bull/KTM's Ryan Dungey, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Blake Baggett and GEICO Honda's Justin Barcia. Perennial U.S. Team Manager and Motorcycle Hall of Famer Roger DeCoster will manage the team in its hunt for a record 23rd Motocross of Nations Championship. "We will have Ryan…
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Kids Celebrate Motocross Victories a Year After Lead-law Defeat

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- As many as 10 national motocross champions were able to take home the prestigious AMA national No. 1 plate this month thanks to the defeat one year ago of the "lead law" that banned the sale of kid's dirtbikes, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The 10 young riders under the age of 12 earned their awards at the 2012 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships held July 30 to Aug. 4 at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Cobra Motorcycles, which makes kids' competition motocross machines, saw a lot of that success. Cobra President Sean Hilbert said…
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Military & Motorcycles August 10, 2012

911 Motorcycle Rides  On a clear blue Tuesday morning at approximately 8:46 a.m. on September 11th, 2001 terror struck our shores. Some three thousand people perished between the hours 8:46 and 10:03 a.m. that fateful day at the hands of what we now term as ‘terrorists.' That is not exactly what I call them but this is however a family newspaper and I’m sure my pastor would not want to hear how I sometimes refer to those who were involved. Since 9-11, 2001 numerous others have died to complications from cancer and other related problems from the dust, debris, etc.…
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Electric Motorcycle Tax Credit may be Extended

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Buyers of on-road electric motorcycles would continue to be eligible for up to a $2,500 tax credit under a bill approved by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. On Aug. 2, the panel approved bipartisan legislation extending dozens of tax breaks, including language offered by U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) to preserve the tax credit for buying electric motorcycles designed for the street. "Right now, companies like [electric motorcycle maker] Brammo in Oregon are keeping the American electric vehicle industry on the cutting edge, "Wyden said. "But without an extension of this tax…
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Riders Celebrate at AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association and the organizing team for the sixth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the participants, speakers, vendors, sponsors and volunteers of the four-day event that concluded Sunday, July 29, in Carson City, Nev. "This was another fantastic gathering of women motorcyclists," said AMA Board of Directors Vice Chairwoman Maggie McNally. "I am awe-stuck by these women and their inspiring stories. They represent the most exciting development in motorcycling over the last decade." Conference organizer Tigra Tsujikawa agreed: "Women came from all over the country to…
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Minimum Four-Gallon Gasoline Purchase From Certain Ethanol-Blend Pumps

Federal Officials Mandating Minimum Four-Gallon Gasoline Purchase From Certain Ethanol-Blend Pumps PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will require all consumers to buy at least four gallons of gasoline from certain gas pumps after the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend is introduced into the market, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The EPA revealed the requirement to the AMA in a letter dated Aug. 1, responding to AMA concerns that E15 -- a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume -- could be put in motorcycle and ATV gas tanks inadvertently when consumers use blender pumps.…
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NHRA Announces Formation of NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series for 2013

  GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2012) – NHRA announced today the formation of the NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series, a 10-race series that will compete at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events beginning in 2013. The NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will offer a total purse of $152,800 and will feature five classes: Top Fuel, Pro Gas, Draggin’ Bagger, Street Pro, and Hot Street. The classes will run in addition to the Sportsman ET Motorcycle class that currently competes at various NHRA divisional events. The 10-events scheduled for the inaugural NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series…
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Harley-Davidson Kicks off 110th Anniversary with Epic Rides Bridging East and West

Fans Invited to Join Rides to Sturgis and Tibetan Plateau through Social Media MILWAUKEE (Aug. 3, 2012) – Two groups of Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders set off today to explore opposite corners of the globe, tracing routes across the American West and the Tibetan Plateau of China. These adventures kick off a year-long celebration of Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary, and for the first time the iconic American brand is inviting everyone to ride along through social media. “Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary year is about celebrating the experiences of riding and inviting all to join in on the good times, in ways and places…
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Military & Motorcycles August 1, 2012

Personal Observation On a recent motorcycle trip I went to several Civil War Battlefields which included Antietam, MD, Gettysburg, PA, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, VA. I rode from West Virginia through three states and returned to my starting point. My travels took me 800 miles before I completed my ‘bucket list’ ride. When at Antietam I was impressed with I saw and learned not from a history book, but actually standing on the hallowed ground where the battles and skirmishes occurred and in my mind’s eye I tried to imagine what it must have been like. My second stop was Gettysburg…
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Indian Motorcycle to Unveil Two New Custom Bikes on Stage Sturgis Buffalo Chip ® During the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Sturgis, S.D. (July 30, 2012) – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is pleased to announce that Indian Motorcycles and Jack Daniels have chosen the largest stage in motorcycling, the Buffalo Chip, for the world debut of two new, co-branded, custom motorcycles during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Live in the famous Buffalo Chip amphitheater on Sunday August 5, 2012 prior to the Zac Brown Band concert, Indian Motorcycles and Jack Daniels will unveil these two custom creations to the capacity Buffalo Chip crowd. These one of a kind bikes will then tour with Indian Motorcycles and Jack Daniels before…
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Harley-Davidson, UFC Champion Frank Mir and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Team up for Annual H.O.G. Members Event

Sturgis Buffalo Chip, South Dakota – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® home to official Harley Owners Group® (H.O.G®) event on Wednesday August 8, 2012 is pleased to announce the addition of two time UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir to the annual H.O.G.® Buffalo Chip Experience. Frank Mir will join other dignitaries onsite at the Buffalo Chip® and participate in the exclusive Harley-Davidson owners only reception and celebration. Join Frank Mir and Harley-Davidson owners from around the world as they come together at the Chip during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for a one-night only celebration. H.O.G.® members can reserve their special event…
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Project Walk Poker Run for PFC Nick Battles

''Project Walk'' Poker Run will be Sun. Sept. 9 for PFC Nick Battles. Registration 10 AM - Noon, $10.00 per hand @ Tilly's Tap 3149 Duncan Rd./Hwy 17 Punta Gorda 941-505-0798. Two bands, food, vendors, bike wash. Run starts and ends at Tilly's Tap. Stops are Shorty's Place 306 W. Marion Ave Punta Gorda, Shenanigan's Fraternal Order of Orioles Post 325 3103 Broadpoint Dr. P.Gorda, The Open Road 4313 NW Hwy 70 Arcadia 863-494-0140, Arcadia Amvets Post 60 2846 SW Hwy 17 863-494-6996.
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Sturgis Rally – More than a Reality Show

Guest Opportunity: Ron Galletti, Biker Lifestyle Expert and Producer of the 'Born to Ride' Magazine and Television show. The 72nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is scheduled for August 6-12 in South Dakota and offers more to the motorcycle enthusiast than just what you see on television. This event brings together all of the positive aspects of the biker lifestyle in one place and not just for a day but for an entire week. The week's events are filled with educational seminars, vendors, music series and an event to help support the USO. This event continues to showcase the positive sides…
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Victory Motorcycles Invites Owners to 2012 Sturgis Ride & Party Featuring R. Lee “Gunny” Ermey at The Buffalo Chip®

Victory Motorcycles Invites Owners to 2012 Sturgis Ride & Party Featuring R. Lee “Gunny” Ermey at The Buffalo Chip® Sturgis Buffalo Chip, South Dakota(July 25, 2012) – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® invites all Victory Motorcycle owners to Join the official group ride and party exclusively for Victory owners.  The 2012 Victory Sturgis Ride & Party reception will take place on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 beginning with registration from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lodge at Deadwood. Then an escorted ride through the canyons of the Black Hills will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Victory riders will then…
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If You Put it On…They Will Come!

Hollister, CA-No it’s not a scene out of the famous Kevin Costner movie “Field of Dreams”...it was the 3rd Annual Rider Appreciation Day held on June 30, 2012 at Corbin’s workshop in Hollister, CA. Everything was perfect…the weather, the crowds, the food, the entertainment and most importantly…Corbin’s incredible staff that donated thousands of hours into making this the “Perfect Event.” Thousands showed up to attend this one day event from all over California as well as Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon and I “personally know” at least one person that flew in from Australia just to attend this event…my girlfriend Lyn.…
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Ben Spies Leaving Yamaha Factory Racing Team

  MONTEREY, Calif. — American MotoGP rider Ben Spies has announced to the world via Twitter that he will be leaving the Yamaha Factory Racing team at the end of the season. Spies ranks a disappointing 10th in the standings heading into this weekend’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, while his teammate Jorge Lorenzo has won has won five of nine races and leads the championship standings. The Texas native confirmed to Superbikeplanet.com by email that he would be leaving Yamaha at the end of the year. “I will explain more when I feel it…
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