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AMA Announces April Get Out and Ride Month

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The AMA is celebrating April as "AMA Get Out and Ride! Month." There's no better way to rekindle America's ongoing love affair with two (or three)-wheeled wonders than a month-long ridefest.

Japanese Motorcycle Industry Assess Damage

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan have crippled the country’s automotive industry, with motorcycle manufacturers like Honda, Suzuki and Bridgestone assessing the damage.

2011 Daytona Flat Track II Results

Friday, March 11, 2011
Boots were scraping limestone and bikes were bucking around on Daytona's Short Track for the second round of AMA Pro Flat Track racing during Bike Week.

Sturgis Road Show Comes to Pennsylvania

Friday, March 11, 2011
The Sturgis Road Show will be making its way to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA on April 15th and will feature concerts, food and motorcycle vendor displays.

2011 Daytona Flat Track I Results

Friday, March 11, 2011
Yamaha's Sammy Halbert opened the 2011 AMA Flat Track Championship with the first win of the season ahead of Honda's Jake Johnson and Johnny Lewis.

H-D Insurance as 2011 Flat Track Title Sponsor

Friday, March 11, 2011
AMA Pro Racing is proud to announce that Harley-Davidson Insurance has signed on as title sponsor of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship as well as the official insurance of the series.

Cometic Gasket Offers $5k in Flat Track Awards

Friday, March 11, 2011
In addition to battling for a coveted Daytona Flat Track victory, Daytona International Speedway, Cometic Gasket and AMA Pro Racing have sweetened the pot for the AMA Pro Racing Flat Track doubleheader at the Daytona Flat Track.

Bike Week Biker Fusion Helps Soldiers Angels

Friday, March 11, 2011
It was a star-spangled affair as distinguished custom builders, motorcycle magazine editors and others gathered at the Dog House on Main Street for the Biker Fusion party and auction which raised thousands of dollars for Soldiers Angels.

Willie's Tropical Tattoo Chopper Show 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011
Motorcycles and hot rods crowded the streets around Willie's Tropical Tattoo in Daytona Beach for his annual shin-dig and Ol' Skool Chopper Show.

Dr. Frazier’s Flat Tire Repair Secrets

Thursday, March 10, 2011
Dr. G imparts years of wisdom on one Adventure-Touring’s peskiest problems, the dreaded flat tire.

Space Shuttle Discovery Lands on Bike Week

Thursday, March 10, 2011
The space shuttle Discovery landed at Kennedy Space Center yesterday, banking over the ocean a stone's throw from Daytona Beach and the action of Bike Week.

Cyclechex Achieves Global Penetration

Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Cyclechex, the first and exclusive provider of online motorcycle history reports, has now achieved global penetration.

AMA News and Notes March 2011

Wednesday, March 09, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association has released their latest news and notes for this month with some new issues facing motorcyclists.

Paul Jr Designs to Unveil CrankyApe.com Bikes

Wednesday, March 09, 2011
A Harley Davidson motorcycle from the CrankyApe.com auction site has been customized by Paul Jr. Designs, a chopper-style motorcycle builder and to be dontate for charity. The Paul Jr customs will be unveiled at Daytona Bike Week.

Inaugural WV Rumble in the Valley Bike Event

Wednesday, March 09, 2011
First annual WV Rumble in the Valley bike event in Martinsburg, West Virginia to benefit the local charity Kids for Christmas.

Destination Daytona Bike Week Day One Report

Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Our first day in Daytona Beach led us to Bruce Rossmeyer's empire, Destination Daytona, to take in the festivities at the largest Harley-Davidson dealership in the world.

HD Ups Support for Bikes Over Baghdad

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Fresh on the heels of the latest Bikes Over Baghdad tour to Iraq and Kuwait last December, Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced its continued support for the young, passionate BMX stunt team that has been sweeping U.S. military bases overseas.

Inaugural Office Depot Foundation Poker Run

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Inaugural Office Depot Foundation Poker Run will cover 180 miles of scenic south Florida highways to help raise funds supporting programs serving children, families and communities.

Jimmy Button’s M4M Cross Country Ride Week 1

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Jimmy Button and the Miles 4 Miracles crew have completed week one of their journey across the country that began February 20 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA and will end in Daytona Beach, Florida.

2011 AMA Flat Track Daytona Preview

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Flat Track racing returns to the Daytona Speedway as the 2011 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship prepares for a doubleheader at the world center of racing.

Polaris & Victory Employees Get 19% Bonus

Monday, March 07, 2011
Enjoying robust profits for 2010, Polaris Industries has continued with its profit-sharing program – with $13.6 million getting divvied up between the company’s 2250 non-salaried employees.

2011 AMA Flat Track Season Calendar Changes

Monday, March 07, 2011
The 2011 AMA Pro Flat Track Series continues to undergo changes to the season calendar, a shift that sees dropped dates offset by expanded events and opportunities for greater series exposure.

Custom Chrome Sell West Coast Choppers CFL

Monday, March 07, 2011
V-Twin parts and aftermarket accessories distributor Custom Chrome will be selling CFL frames from Jesse James' defunct company, West Coast Choppers.

The Icon Garage - Livin' the Lifestyle in Slabtown

Friday, March 04, 2011
Motorcycle USA traveled to Portland, Oregon, to check out the cool collection of custom motorcycles from the creative minds of the crew at Icon Motosports.

Brute Horsepower Shootout Return to Bikeweek

Friday, March 04, 2011
Brock’s Performance teams up with BMW Motorrad USA and Wyotech to bring you the 21st Annual Brute Horsepower Shootout during Daytona Bikeweek 2011.

Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Grows

Friday, March 04, 2011
The Congressional Motorcycle Caucus -- a bipartisan group that works to promote issues important to motorcyclists -- is gaining strength with the addition of new members.

Bill Introduced to Block Motorcycle Checkpoints

Thursday, March 03, 2011
A federal lawmaker has introduced legislation to prevent the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from giving money to states and local jurisdictions for motorcycle-only checkpoints.

Limpnickie Lot Footprint to Aid Florida Food Bank

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
The members of the Limpnickie Lot are joining forces with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida during Bike Week to raise donations for needy families in the area.

2011 Daytona Beach Bike Week Preview

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Bike Week is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, which means the party on the shores of Daytona Beach should be huge as one of the biggest motorcycle rallies around gets ready to fire up.

Hot Leathers Bike Week Model Search

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Hot Leathers is still looking for a few models, both male and female, to model biker apparel for a photo shoot in Daytona Beach during Bike Week 2011.

DIS Ready to Host Busy 2011 Daytona 200 Week

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
In addition to all the thrilling action on the track with road racing, supercross, flat track and sportbike freestyle, Daytona International Speedway will continue the tradition of exciting, must-see activities for motorcycle enthusiasts.

V8 Parade and Bike Show at Bike Week 2011

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
The 7th annual V8 Motorcycle Parade followed by a V8 Bike Show at the Rat's Hole will take place on Wednesday, March 9 during Daytona Beach Bike Week.

Harley's Kansas City Workers Approve Contract

Monday, February 28, 2011
Unionized employees in Harley-Davidson's Kansas City plant followed precedence set in York and Wisconsin when it approved a new seven-year labor agreement today.

H-D1 Custom Showcase During Daytona Week

Monday, February 28, 2011
Harley-Davidson will debut the all-new H-D1 Custom Bike Showcase during the 2011 Daytona Bike Week, with H-D owners invited to enter their custom bikes for a chance to win prizes.

AMD's at Carole Nash Irish Motorbike Show

Monday, February 28, 2011
The AMD World Custom Bike Building is holding a competition at the upcoming Carole Nash Irish Motorbike & Scooter Show with the winners earning a trip to compete in Sturgis.

Öhlins Limited-Time Discount for Metric Cruisers

Monday, February 28, 2011
Öhlins shock upgrades for Metric cruisers are available for a limited time, from Öhlins USA, with pricing at a totally unbelievable almost 50% off.

2011 Harley-Davidson Blackline First Ride

Monday, February 28, 2011
With a revamped tail section, new-look fuel tank, split drag-style bars and the lowest seat height of any Harley, the 2011 Blackline is The Motor Company's newest Dark Custom Softail.

Victory Motorcycles Big Bike Week 2011 Plans

Friday, February 25, 2011
Victory Motorcycles has big plans for Bike Week 2011, from drag runs at Speed World Orlando Dragway to parties for the VRA to demo rides at the Speedway.

Harley Changes Locations for 2011 Laconia Rally

Friday, February 25, 2011
Harley-Davidson will set-up in two new locations for Laconia Motorcycle Week 2011, one at the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound and one at Hart's Turkey Farm right next to Laconia H-D.

IMS Rolls in to Daytona Beach For Bike Week

Friday, February 25, 2011
The latest motorcycles and the nation’s hottest custom bikes will pack the Ocean Center Daytona Beach Wednesday, March 9 through Saturday, March 12, for the last stop on the all-new Progressive International Motorcycle Shows nationwide tour.

Riders Oppose GA Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints

Thursday, February 24, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association is urging riders nationwide to contact Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to urge him to stop the Georgia State Patrol from conducting any motorcycle-only traffic checkpoints.

2011 Triumph America First Ride

Thursday, February 24, 2011
We get a quick ride on the re-designed 2011 Triumph America which features bars that pull back more, foot controls that are in tighter and a lower seat height.

Spoken Wheel: Rise up Racing Fans!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Off with their heads! The fan rises like the Phoenix from the ashes! Is it time to know what's going on - from the other side of the fence! Class warfare - Is 'Super' the most abused noun ever?

MSF Motorcyclist Naturalistic Study Under Way

Monday, February 21, 2011
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study is progressing on schedule, according to key milestone accomplishments.

Victory Motorcycles Said to Expand into India

Monday, February 21, 2011
Victory Motorcycles is reportedly seeking to test the Indian motorcycle market with the prospect of opening an assembly plant there in the future.

Former H-D Manager Joins ATK Motorcycles

Saturday, February 19, 2011
Former Harley-Davidson sales manager, Jon Syverson, has been named ATK Motorcycle's new executive vice president and will be responsible for broadening its presence in the street bike market.

Honda Daytona 2011 Kick Off Party & Concert

Friday, February 18, 2011
American Honda is hosting a special event, the Honda Daytona Kick Off Party and Concert, to celebrate the start of Daytona Bike Week on Friday, March 4. The event will include live entertainment from Kelley James.

AMA Announces 2011 Flat Track Numbers

Friday, February 18, 2011
AMA Pro Racing has released the Expert Grand National Number list for 2011. The list features new numbers for twelve riders. The most obvious change has defending Grand National Champion Jake Johnson exchanging his #5 for the coveted #1.

2011 Dealer Expo Takes Over Indianapolis

Thursday, February 17, 2011
2011 Dealer Expo event offers new features, media preview and expanded education programs for a more valuable guest experience at Indiana Convention Center February 18-20.

Study Claims Helmets Reduce Spinal Injury

Thursday, February 17, 2011
A recent study from Johns Hopkins has linked motorcycle helmet use to a reduced incident of spinal injury.
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