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Dunlop Sportmax Q3 Motorcycle Tire Preview

Dunlop Sportmax Q3 Motorcycle Tire Preview
Friday, May 24, 2013 - Sport Bike Blog - Adam Waheed
Just in time for summer Dunlop is making available a new version of its high-performance street/trackday tire with the Sportmax Q3. Yesterday we had the rare opportunity to put the sport rubber to the test at its Huntsville Proving Grounds in Alabama. If you’ve ever ridden on Big D’s Q2 tire—you’d be hard pressed to find any glaring faults but engineers somehow advanced its pedigree by incorporating even greater steering precision and handling accuracy.

TLD to Support Oklahoma Tornado Relief

TLD to Support Oklahoma Tornado Relief
Friday, May 24, 2013 - AMA Motocross Blog - Byron Wilson
The Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda team will show its support to victims of the recent tornado in Oklahoma by racing special “Oklahoma” branded jerseys and helmets at the upcoming Lucas Oil Pro Motocross event at Thunder Valley MX Park.

OCC Mounting a Return to Television

OCC Mounting a Return to Television
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - Cruiser Blog - Byron Wilson
Paul Sr. is coming back to television in the new Orange County Choppers show scheduled to air on CMT. Paul Sr.

Kawasaki Race Day Party in Costa Mesa

Kawasaki Race Day Party in Costa Mesa
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - World Superbike Racing Blog - Byron Wilson

Red Bull and Cole Seely Shred Zaca Station

Red Bull and Cole Seely Shred Zaca Station
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Heed 505 - Adam Waheed
Hands down Zaca Station is my favorite motocross track on the planet. The folks at Red Bull think it’s pretty neat too. So much that it commissioned a video featuring Troy Lee Designs Supercross and motocross racer Cole Seely riding the wheels off of his Honda CRF250R at this gem of a riding spot.

Suzuki Set to Release New Cruiser May 24

Suzuki Set to Release New Cruiser May 24
Monday, May 20, 2013 - Cruiser Blog - Bryan Harley
So what might Suzuki Motorcycles have up its sleeve for 2014? Find out Friday, May 24, when they debut a couple new bikes.

Dunlop Sportmax Q3 Teaser Video

Dunlop Sportmax Q3 Teaser Video
Monday, May 20, 2013 - Sport Bike Blog - Adam Waheed
The folks at Dunlop have been working on something special for us sport motorcyclists and are just about ready to take off the wraps on its new Sportmax Q3 high-performance road tire.

Following Fillmore: "12 Hours of Temecula"

Following Fillmore:
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - AMA Pro Road Racing Blog - Byron Wilson
The Following Fillmore webseries returns with AMA Pro Road racer Chris Fillmore stepping off the motorcycle in exchange for a mountain bike. “12 Hours of Temecula” follows Fillmore’s day of cycling in Southern California where the competition is just as heated as in any road race. Series producers, eyeball NYC, have provided a detailed description of the episode, included below, along with the video content via YouTube.

Neale Bayly Rides Peru to Air June 9

Neale Bayly Rides Peru to Air June 9
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - Bryan's Blog - Bryan Harley
Neale Bayly is a man of many hats. Or maybe we should say helmets, because he’s a madman behind the bars of a motorcycle. But he’s also a writer, rider, photographer, moto-journalist, wise-crackin’ Brit, father, and most recently, a philanthropist. We’ve been fortunate to have him pen articles for Motorcycle USA in the past before he began heading up SPEEDTV.

Triumph's Return to Flat Track Roots Video

Triumph's Return to Flat Track Roots Video
Friday, May 10, 2013 - Bryan's Blog - Bryan Harley
AMA Pro Flat Track racing returns to action this weekend after what seems like an eternity since the first races in Daytona Beach. On that note, we just watched a cool video about Triumph Motorcycles return to flat track racing last year.

JD Beach and Troy Bayliss Ride Flat Track

JD Beach and Troy Bayliss Ride Flat Track
Thursday, May 09, 2013 - AMA Pro Road Racing Blog - Byron Wilson
Troy Bayliss is a three-time World Superbike champion and in his heyday was a fan favorite throughout the world. He’s been officially retired from professional racing since 2008, but that isn't to say he doesn’t hit the track once in a while.

Motorcycle-Superstore Bell Helmet Giveaway

Motorcycle-Superstore Bell Helmet Giveaway
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 - Street Bike Blog - Byron Wilson
If you need a new lid for summer then head over to Motorcycle-Superstore.com’s YouTube channel and enter for a chance to win one of three Bell Helmets through the month of May.

Wheeler E-Z-Hook Streamliner Bodywork Video

Wheeler E-Z-Hook Streamliner Bodywork Video
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 - Sport Bike Racing Blog - Bart Madson
Sam Wheeler’s Race to 400 video series from Ignition3 continues with Episode 5 – which sees the E-Z-Hook streamliner get a new skin and make its public debut. Having long sported a distinctive lime green livery, the E-Z-Hook changes colors with its new red, white and blue graphics – installed by Arcadia Sign.

"Following Fillmore" A Day in the Dirt

Thursday, May 02, 2013 - AMA Pro Road Racing Blog - Byron Wilson
The webseries “Following Fillmore” returns with AMA Pro Road Racer Chris Fillmore spending a “Day in the Dirt,” a Troy Lee hosted event that draws riders from all corners of the world. Included below is the full press release from eyeball NYC, producers of the series, outlining the episode which also includes new MAG Media Group (Motorcycle USA and Cycle News) General Manager and Advertising Director, Sean Finley.

Piaggio and Vespa 50cc Scooter Promotion

Piaggio and Vespa 50cc Scooter Promotion
Wednesday, May 01, 2013 - Scooter Blog - Adam Waheed
If you live in the confines of a big city, a 50cc scooter can be your ticket to freedom. With its peppy little engine that barely sucks down any gas the city is yours to explore and zip around in. Now the Italians at Piaggio and Vespa are making it even easier for you to get your hands on a scooter with its latest promotion. From now until the end of June, 2013, all new and used Piaggio and Vespa 50cc scooters come with an extra two-year warranty (free of charge) and can be financed at 1.

Tom Cruise Remembers His First Motorcycle

Tom Cruise Remembers His First Motorcycle
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - Heed 505 - Adam Waheed
Every motorcyclist remembers their very first motorcycle. Recently Tonight Show host and avid riding enthusiast Jay Leno posed the question, “what was your first motorcycle?” to A-list Hollywood actor, Tom Cruise. Check out the video in which Cruise shares a funny story about his first bike.

Trials Champ Dougie Lampkin at the Office

Monday, April 29, 2013 - Sport Bike Blog - Byron Wilson
Trials champion Dougie Lampkin is a master on two wheels, plain and simple. Though officially retired from trials competition, he continues to spread the joy of his passion and impart the precision of his skill to younger riders through his trials team. Sometimes he gets to have a little fun of his own too, most recently becoming the latest cure of the “Mondays” at the Red Bull offices, taking a tour around by means of his favorite mode of transport.

Mike Wolfe's Best Pick Ever - Trove of Indians

Mike Wolfe's Best Pick Ever - Trove of Indians
Friday, April 26, 2013 - Cruiser Blog - Bryan Harley

Influential Women Riders Wanted for Exhibit

Influential Women Riders Wanted for Exhibit
Thursday, April 25, 2013 - Bryan's Blog - Bryan Harley

Laconia Motorcycle Week Launches Mobile App

Laconia Motorcycle Week Launches Mobile App
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - Cruiser Blog - Bryan Harley
Laconia Motorcycle Week might be the oldest motorcycle rally around as it’s set to celebrate its 90th anniversary this year, but this doesn’t mean that Laconia organizers don’t embrace 21st century technology.

Road Redemption Game Beyond Road Rash

Road Redemption Game Beyond Road Rash
Friday, April 19, 2013 - Bryan's Blog - Bryan Harley

Laughlin River Run 2013 Ramps up Next Week

Laughlin River Run 2013 Ramps up Next Week
Thursday, April 18, 2013 - Cruiser Blog - Bryan Harley
Daytona Beach Bike Week got the motorcycle rally season kicked off, Arizona Bike Week stoked the fire, and the action only keeps getting hotter as the summer nears. Next up is the 2013 Laughlin River Run, the 31st annual biker bash in the Mojave of Nevada.

Following Fillmore: Outside the Life of a Racer

Following Fillmore: Outside the Life of a Racer
Thursday, April 18, 2013 - AMA Pro Road Racing Blog - Byron Wilson
Following Fillmore returns with Episode 4: Outside the Life of a Superbike Racer. eyeball NYC produces the web-series and has provided a press release, included in full below, on Fillmore's trip to Deus Ex Machina. - Byron Wilson Brought to a crossroads in 2010 without extra dough to continue investing in his own racing career, Chris made the decision to move to California to continue training, meet people and be ready for an opportunity should it arise.

2013 AMD World Championships Europe-Bound

2013 AMD World Championships Europe-Bound
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - Cruiser Blog - Bryan Harley

Vetter Challenge, Future Motorcycles at Quail

Vetter Challenge, Future Motorcycles at Quail
Friday, April 12, 2013 - Bryan's Blog - Bryan Harley

Bell Daytona Beach Recap

Bell Daytona Beach Recap
Friday, April 12, 2013 - Street Bike Blog - Adam Waheed
Every spring Daytona Bike Week becomes the epicenter of America’s motorcycling community. From motorcycle racing to cruising down A1A—it all goes down in and around Daytona Beach. This year Bell Helmets had a successful showing taking wins in a number of different racing classes both on and off-road.

Jeffrey Herlings Talks MX2 Racing

Jeffrey Herlings Talks MX2 Racing
Thursday, April 11, 2013 - Dirt Bike Racing Blog - Adam Waheed
In this video Dutch motocross racer and reigning MX2 (250cc) world motocross champ Jeffrey Herlings talks about his race season. With three of 18 rounds in the books the Red Bull KTM rider has a firm lead on the MX2 championship having won all six motos this year. Only time will tell if he can win every race but according to he claims its possible and something he and his team are aiming for.

RSD Tracker Exhaust in Progressive Ad

RSD Tracker Exhaust in Progressive Ad
Tuesday, April 09, 2013 - Cruiser Blog - Byron Wilson
Roland Sands Design made the mainstream airwaves recently when a Tracker 2-into-1 Exhaust System showed up in a Progressive Insurance commercial. Progressive targets motorcyclists in the ad, and though RSD isn’t explicitly named, the signature exhaust system can’t be missed.

Honda TT Legends 2013 Season Preview

Honda TT Legends 2013 Season Preview
Tuesday, April 09, 2013 - Isle of Man TT Racing Blog - Byron Wilson
Honda TT Legends is gearing up for the 2013 Endurance World Championship races, the NorthWest 200 and Isle of Man TT, with riders and crews reacquainting themselves with their bikes and putting in laps on track.

Racing with Troy Lee and Company

Racing with Troy Lee and Company
Tuesday, April 09, 2013 - Dirt Bike Blog - Adam Waheed
Troy Lee is more than just a business owner, helmet painter and racing fan. While he appreciates many facets of motorsport his favorite thing is twisting the throttle himself during a moto. In fact he enjoys racing so much he invited his race team to Glen Helen Raceway last past Saturday to take part in the 15th anniversary of the REM Saturday Motocross club.
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