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HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND UFC® REUNITE FOR EPIC 2013

One Fan To Win Motorcycle and VIP Experience at the Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown During Harley’s 110th Anniversary Celebration and UFC 164 in Milwaukee   MILWAUKEE (March 20, 2013) – To celebrate 110 years of freedom, Harley-Davidson Motor Company is riding again with the Ultimate Fighting Championship®.   The UFC and Harley-Davidson first teamed up five years ago to forge a unique partnership between these two all-American heavyweight brands.   “It’s been an amazing ride with the UFC,” said Dino Bernacchi, Harley-Davidson Marketing Communications Director. “In this – Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary year – we’re upping the ante and putting one lucky…
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“THINGS TO DO” AT CORBIN 4TH ANNUAL RIDER APPRECIATION DAY JULY 5TH & 6TH

Hollister, CA - Corbin announced today that they will have all types of entertainment ranging from live music to custom bike shows to filling your stomach on all kinds of food at Corbin's 4th Annual Rider Appreciation Day on Friday and Saturday, July 5&6th,2012. Last year, Corbin had thousands of riders show up to help celebrate our country's birthday and take part in the festivities and expects a much bigger crowd this year since the city has approved the Hollister Rally and the event covers 2 days for the first time. The "Idea Guy" over at Corbin that's in charge…
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NEW AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME EXHIBIT FEATURES MOTORCYCLE ART

 n PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- More than two dozen artists are celebrating the spirit, excitement and adventure of motorcycling through fine art in a new exhibit at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, titled "2 Wheels + Motor, A Fine Art Exhibition." The exhibit, which begins in late March, includes art created by mixed-media specialists, photographers, sculptors, painters, illustrators, jewelers and potters. They're showcasing some of their finest pieces in what promises to be one of the most heart-stirring and captivating exhibits of motorcycling-related art in the nation. "Writer Thomas Merton said, 'Art enables us to find ourselves…
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BORN TO RIDE TV CELEBRATES 900TH TV EPISODES SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Tampa, FL – Sunday, March 24, Born To Ride TV is celebrating 900 TV episodes during the Dade City Showdown IV at Doc’s Pub & Grille 14946 U.S. Hwy 301 Dade City, FL  33523. There will be an all day Biker Bash complete with a Born To Ride TV taping, magazine photo shoot, 10-class BTR Custom Motorcycle Show, vendors, great food, and Born To Ride Idol Mc’d by Russ Holliday. Sponsor, Attorney Fran Haasch will be giving away a big screen TV! Bikers are urged to come out and tell their stories how Born To Ride has touched them over…
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THE NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON® BREAKOUT® BELONGS TO THE STREET

Aggressive Styling and Gritty Attitude from a Premium Softail® Chopper MILWAUKEE (March 8, 2013) – The 2013 Harley-Davidson® Breakout® motorcycle is an urban prowler, a bike ready for a midnight ramble to the roadhouse or a rib joint rendezvous with the crew. Green light? Crack the throttle to deliver a muscular dose of American V-Twin torque and etch the asphalt with a fat rear tire. The Breakout will be long gone, along with its rider’s inhibitions.   With authentic swagger that turns heads in traffic and a proud stance certain to draw a curb-side crowd on bike night, the Breakout is…
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DAYTONA BEACH BIKE WEEK FEATURES FULL SLATE OF TWO-WHEELED FUN

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- On Jan. 24, 1937, the first running of the Daytona 200 took place on the hard sand of Daytona Beach, Fla. Since that race, won by AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Kretz of Monterey Park, Calif., the annual event has grown into a motorcycling mecca, packed full of racing and recreational riding events. This year, AMA-sanctioned events will be among the most popular Bike Week attractions, from amateur dirt-track racing to an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame celebration to AMA Supercross on the infield of Daytona International Speedway. "Daytona Beach in early March is all things…
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2013 AMA AWARDS ACKNOWLEDGE OUTSTANDING MOTORCYCLISTS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce six national awards that recognize meritorious contributions to the world of motorcycling. The AMA Board of Directors adopted the selections unanimously at its recent meeting in Indianapolis on Feb. 16. For 2013, motorcycling advocate Andy Goldfine -- founder of Aerostich/RiderWearHouse and inspiration for the annual worldwide "Ride to Work Day" -- was selected to receive the prestigious AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award. Other 2013 award recipients include: AMA Bessie Stringfield Award, Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer Mark-Hans Richer; AMA Hazel Kolb Brighter Image Award, John English and Leff Moore…
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR JUNE 21 & 22

S&S Cycle of Viola, Wisconsin is proud to celebrate their 55th anniversary this year, and they’d like everyone to join them for a celebration party in June. Mark Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd on your calendar, and plan to be in southwest Wisconsin that weekend to join in the fun. The party will take place at the Oktoberfest grounds in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with a side trip to the S&S factory in Viola for breakfast, plant tours, and rides through the beautiful hills of the “driftless area” of southwest Wisconsin. We’ll start celebrating at 4:00 p.m. Friday, June…
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AMA MID AMERICA CROSS COUNTRY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES KICKS OFF APRIL 13

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Some of the most thrilling woods racing in the country will kick off on April 13 as the AMA Mid America XC National Championship Series gets under way in Madison, Ind. The 10-round hare scrambles series features a wide range of challenging venues that test riders' skills on everything from high-speed courses to tight single-track trail. The series, which launched in 2010, continues to grow and flourish, attracting more AMA members every year. It is promoted by Mike Gibbs and Mid America XC in Monrovia, Ind. The full schedule is at www.themaxc.com. "Mike and his crew continue…
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CONGRESSIONAL BILL WOULD STOP E15 FUEL SALES, REQUIRE RESEARCH

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A bill requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to stop the use of E15 fuel until the gasoline-ethanol blend is studied further has been introduced in Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced the bill, H.R. 875, on Feb. 28. The measure would repeal the EPA's waiver decision approving the use of E15 and would bar the agency from granting further decisions on the use of the fuel until the EPA obtains an independent scientific analysis of the effects of the E15 blend. E15 is a gasoline formulation that contains up to…
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MIC WEBINAR SERIES PRESENTS STRATEGIES FOR POWERSPORTS DEALER/RETAILER BUSINESS GROWTH

  MIC Dealer Members Can Benefit from Low-Cost Online Marketing Strategies   IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2013 – In an effort to help new MIC Dealer Members grow their businesses, the Motorcycle Industry Council is hosting six webinars conducted by growth strategist, best-selling author and motorcycle enthusiast David Nour.   The hour-long, monthly, interactive webinars focus on Nour’s specialty: social market leadership. At their core, they are designed to help businesses market themselves more effectively. Some of Nour’s suggested methods include utilizing today’s free or low-cost online tools and strategies, such as blogging, Twitter and Facebook.   Although the first…
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ECEA PROMOTES LONG SCHEDULE OF HARE SCRAMBLES

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The East Coast Enduro Association's off-road competition season brings a long list of hare scrambles and enduro competition to AMA members in the eastern United States. As an AMA Featured Series for 2013, the racing kicks off on March 2-3 in Port Elizabeth, N.J., with the Tri-County Hare Scrambles. "These are great races with a loyal following that fosters a family-friendly atmosphere while providing exceptional competition," said AMA Off-Road Racing Manager Chuck Weir. "Add in the fact that many of these races boast histories that stretch back decades, and it's a great mix." The enduro schedule…
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION TELLS CONGRESS MORE E15 STUDY NEEDED

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association expressed concern to a U.S. House subcommittee about possible damage to motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle engines caused by the inadvertent use of E15 when the new fuel becomes widely available. In testimony to the House Subcommittee on the Environment during a hearing on "Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Consumer and Technical Research Needs" on Feb. 26, Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations, said that motorcycles and ATVs should be part of any scientific study into the effects of E15 on engines to ensure that the new fuel blend won't damage those engines. He…
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CALIFORNIA LAWMAKER WITHDRAWS BILL THAT WOULD HAVE RESTRICTED LANE-SPLITTING BY MOTORCYCLISTS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The sponsor of a California Senate bill that would have restricted the current practice of lane-splitting by motorcyclists will withdraw the bill from consideration, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.  Lane-splitting by motorcyclists in California is recognized by the California Highway Patrol and helps ease traffic flow. An aide to state Sen. Jim Beall (D-San Jose), who sponsored S.B. 350, confirmed in an email to the AMA Tuesday afternoon that the bill would be withdrawn, pending the results of a University of California-Berkeley safety study expected later this year. The bill, introduced Feb. 20, would have allowed lane-splitting…
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AMA WELCOMES ROADRACING SERIES

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that the American SportBike Racing Association and U.S. Grand Prix Riders Union Championship Series have joined the AMA sanctioned events calendar as AMA Featured Series. The events, which feature some of the country's most competitive amateur roadracing, run March through October. "Each of these series brings an exciting and unique flavor of competition to the AMA-sanctioned calendar," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "We're looking forward to working with both ASRA and the USGPRU to advance the roadracing discipline and bring greater awareness to the top-notch competition that…
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PUT FREEDOM TO THE TEST WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON RENTALS

Harley-Davidson Authorized Rentals Help Riders Answer Adventure’s Call MILWAUKEE (Feb. 18, 2013) – Every one of the approximately 18.4 million miles of paved roads around the world mile represents an adventure that’s waiting to happen, and as the largest provider of motorcycle rentals in the world, Harley-Davidson Authorized Rentals can provide the ride for those inspired to answer the call.   With 224 Harley-Davidson Authorized Rentals locations in the United States and Canada, 121 international locations in 18 countries, and the largest fleet of late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Harley-Davidson Authorized Rentals last year alone helped fulfill 80,000 dreams over the course…
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