Motorcycle News

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVENUE, EARNINGS POST STRONG SECOND-QUARTER 2014 GAINS

Net Income Rises 30.3 Percent for the Quarter on Consolidated Revenue of $2 Billion Diluted EPS of $1.62 Grows 33.9 Percent Year-Over-Year MILWAUKEE, July 22, 2014 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) second-quarter 2014 diluted earnings per share of $1.62 grew 33.9 percent on higher motorcycle shipments and continued improvement in operating efficiencies, compared to the year-ago period. Second-quarter net income was $354.2 million on consolidated revenue of $2.00 billion, compared to net income of $271.7 million in the year-ago period on consolidated revenue of $1.79 billion. Through six months, Harley-Davidson 2014 net income was $620.1 million on consolidated revenue of $3.73…
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION PETITION CALLS FOR RETURN OF LANE-SPLITTING GUIDELINES TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT WEBSITES, OFFICES

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association initiated a petition drive today to convince the California Office of Administrative Law to allow state agencies to once again disseminate important information on safely and responsibly executing the motorcycling technique called lane splitting. The online petition can be found here: https://cqrcengage.com/amacycle/app/sign-petition?1&engagementId=55066. A recent Office of Administrative Law order resulted in the California Highway Patrol, the Department of Motor Vehicles and other agencies removing CHP lane-splitting guidelines from their websites and ridding their offices of pamphlets, fliers and other documents that contained the safety information. "Removal of the DMV brochures is a big…
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CORBIN INTRODUCES DUAL TOURING SADDLE FOR 2009 – 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREETGLIDE TRIKE

Hollister, CA– The most generously sculpted seating available! Designed specifically to fit the Streetglide Trike and provide the greatest ergonomic advantage for touring quality support. Wide, sculpted seating positions create a larger area of contact for excellent weight distribution. Shaped like your body to eliminate pressure points and give long lasting support that will keep you in the saddle all day. Corbin's rigid Fibertech basepan provides a perfect fit and is built low to hug the frame and conceal the gaps in the bodywork for a clean look. Corbin created a foam shape that keeps you in the sweet spot…
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HINES RACES HARLEY V-ROD TO FOURTH NHRA WIN OF SEASON AT DENVER

  Hines and Krawiec Lock Up Spots in Countdown Playoffs MORRISON, Colo. (July 20, 2014) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines raced a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle to his fourth final-round win of the season in Pro Stock Motorcycle competition at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway, part of the NHRA Mellow Yello Drag Racing Series. Hines defeated Gottspeed/Star Racing Buell rider Michael Ray in the final.   With points earned this weekend, Hines and Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines teammate Ed Krawiec have locked up spots in the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which…
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LONE COMPLAINT FORCES CHP TO REMOVE LANE-SPLITTING GUIDELINES FROM WEBSITE

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A single complaint from a Sacramento man has forced the California Highway Patrol and other state government agencies to remove information from their websites that was intended to help motorcyclists safely execute the allowed lane-splitting maneuver. Kenneth Mandler, a longtime state employee who now conducts training sessions on how to get a state job, petitioned the California Office of Administrative Law in 2013, claiming the CHP created an "underground regulation" by formulating and distributing guidelines for safe lane splitting. Lane splitting, also called lane filtering, is the practice of riding a motorcycle or scooter between lanes of…
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ARIZONA OFF-ROADERS, OFFICIALS FIND DANGEROUS REBAR SPIKES IN TRAILS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Federal authorities in Arizona are warning off-highway-vehicle riders to be wary of trails in the Coconino National Forest near Happy Jack, Ariz., the American Motorcyclist Association reports. This past weekend, trail riders reported the tires of their all-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles were punctured by rebar spikes, sharpened and partially buried in trails heavily used by responsible enthusiasts and their families. No injuries were reported. But the sabotage endangers riders, hikers and even animals. "The end of the rebar has been flattened and sharpened to a point, and the exposed point has been painted to blend in…
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CORBIN INTRODUCES CANYON DUAL SPORT FOR 2013 – 2014 BMW R1200 GS & GS ADVENTURE

Hollister, CA– Corbin’s new Canyon Dual Sport Saddle for the BMW R 1200 GS converts your stock two-piece seat into a very comfortable single piece dual saddle. It was designed to maximize the comfort and usability of your bike while placing you in the sweet spot. This single piece design also gave Corbin the ability to work in backrest support hardware in the front seating position which would not be possible with the two-piece unit. The Canyon Dual Sport provides a platform that offers an increased area of body contact to give excellent weight dispersion and eliminate hot spots. It’s…
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ROARING TOYZ INTRODUCES PIN STRIPE SERIES FRONT BRAKE BILLET RESERVOIR CAP

Sarasota, FL – If you own a 2008-2013 Harley-Davidson Touring bike, chances are your front brake master cylinder lid has peeling paint. Roaring Toyz announced today that they have recently addressed this problem and added a billet front brake reservoir cap to their Pin Stripe Series of billet parts and accessories. It’s a simple bolt on part that looks better than factory and will be right there in front of your face every time you throw a leg over your bike. CNC machined to the tightest tolerances and made here in the USA at Roaring Toyz headquarters, they’re machined from…
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CV PERFORMANCE INTRODUCES THE CVP V-DUCTOR … TRUE BOLT-ON PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR HARLEY

Glendora, CA - CV Performance Introduces the CVP V-Ductor, the finishing performance touch that adds power and efficiency for your Harley-Davidson. Add the V-Ductor once you have installed a CV Performance Tuners kit or other CV Performance accessory. Or make the V-Ductor the first piece you install as you begin enhancing the performance of your bike.   The V-Ductor is the velocity stack that fits inside your air cleaner. By funneling air through the unique and proven venturi design, the V-Ductor reduces turbulence while increasing velocity for optimal fuel mixture. Unlike vanes, grates or screens that may deflect airflow or…
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FAULTY COMPARISONS PLAGUE CDC TASK FORCE PUSH FOR UNIVERSAL HELMET LAWS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A new recommendation for universal motorcycle helmet laws by a task force of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is based on faulty reasoning, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The Community Preventive Services Task Force asserts that universal motorcycle helmet laws will reduce the rate of motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes. The recommendation is based on studies of U.S. states and foreign countries that require all riders to wear helmets, those that require only minors to wear helmets and those that have no helmet requirement. "Researchers examined evidence from the United States and other high-income…
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LEHMAN TRIKES AND CHAMPION TRIKES ANNOUNCE TRIKE FOR VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY

The CrossFire LLS for Victory Cross Country models is the latest trike to hit the open road from the trike powerhouse of Champion Trikes and Lehman Trikes USA. The CrossFire LLS features a cutting edge body design, LLS independent suspension, standard parking brake, large 6 cubic foot trunk, optional accessories, and full warranty.   After rigorous design and testing, the CrossFire LLS will come roaring out of the Lehman Trikes factory as the complete trike solution for the Victory fanbase, equivalent to Harley fans’ TriGlide and CanAm lovers’, Spyder. The combination of Victory’s Freedom 106 engine and Lehman’s LLS Independent…
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DYNACYCLE OIL LOWERS ENGINE TEMPERATURE AND INCREASES HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE

Dynacycle, a HIGH PERFORMANCE 20W-50 engine oil, is specially formulated for oxygenated engines (air cooled) to provide superior lubrication under the most demanding and severe operations. Its outstanding low temp fluidity ensures easy cranking and excellent post startup protection. Dynacycle is guaranteed to lower your engine temperature up to 30°F over conventional oils and up to 15°F over most full synthetic oils. It INCREASES OIL PRESSURE and REDUCES FRICTION...INCREASING YOUR HORSEPOWER and TORQUE. As a residual effect, you can expect improved fuel mileage and extended engine life. Do not use as Break-in oil! Record Holders Use Dynacycle Oil Daniel Dunn,…
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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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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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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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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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