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Dr. Frazier Rides Alaska Again...

Thursday, November 11, 2010
Our two-wheeled roaming nomad looks at the planning aspects of motorcycling through Alaska, including what many regard as the most important essentials to take.

AMA Salutes Vets on Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The AMA gives thanks to American veterans this Thursday, November 11th for their service and willingness to defend the American way of life.

2010 Lone Star Rally in Review

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
We joined hundreds of thousands of bikers in Galveston, Texas for a weekend of tribute rides, bike shows, live music, and cruising The Strand at the 2010 Lone Star Rally.

AMA News and Notes December 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The American Motorcyclist Association has released their latest news and notes for the month of December with some new issues facing motorcyclists.

Major Changes to 2011 Custom Chrome Show

Tuesday, November 09, 2010
The 2011 Custom Chrome Dealer Show will be held at a larger venue, the Santa Clara Convention Center and will include the finals of the Chrome International Bike Show.

New Season of Full Throttle Saloon Airs Nov.17

Tuesday, November 09, 2010
The cameras of truTV returned to Sturgis once again to capture the crazy scene at the World's Largest Biker Bar, Michael Ballard's Full Throttle Saloon, and the second season will air on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

Joe Kopp Retirement Interview

Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Flat Track Racing legend Joe Kopp has announced his retirement from the sport after 12 years of racing and finishing second in the 2010 GNC Singles Championship.

Backroad Ramblings: Farewell to Summer

Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Before hunkering down for the winter, our rambling man and his cohorts bid a fond farewell to summer with one final ride.

Rat's Hole Bike Show at Lone Star Rally

Monday, November 08, 2010
Bobbers, choppers, baggers and sportbikes all represented at the first Rat's Hole Bike Show in Texas at the 2010 Lone Star Rally.

Hardball for Harley’s Kansas City Workers

Friday, November 05, 2010
After gaining concessions from its Pennsylvania and Milwaukee workers by threating to move to Kansas City, now its KC’s turn for hardball.

Ride for Kids Event Pulls in $31,000

Friday, November 05, 2010
Volunteers at the Lafayette, Louisiana Ride for Kids charity event earned $31,214, which will be donated to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) for family support and research.

2010 Lone Star Rally First Report

Friday, November 05, 2010
We've been here less than 24 hours but the party is already underway as thousands of bikers converge on The Strand in historic downtown Galveston for the ninth annual Lone Star Rally.

2010 Lone Star Rally Preview

Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Motorcycle USA is packing its bag and heading south to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico for one of the biggest motorcycle events in Texas, the ninth annual Lone Star Rally in Galveston.

Harley-Davidson Opening Assembly Plant in India

Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Harley-Davison announced it will be opening an assembly plant in the Indian state of Haryana where certain models will be constructed from U.S.-supplied kits.

Spoken Wheel: The Catalina GP Returns

Wednesday, November 03, 2010
The past meets the future as the Catalina Grand Prix returns for 2010, with the possibility of Chuck 'Feets' Minert - winner of the 1956 Catalina GP - participating in the event.

2011 Moto Guzzi Nevada Anniversario 1st Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Moto Guzzi celebrates 20 years of its popular Nevada model with a sporting "Anniversario" model.

2010 Pro Singles Champion Jeffrey Carver

Saturday, October 30, 2010
Jeffrey Carver recently claimed the 2010 Pro Singles Championship and will be heading to the Expert class in 2011 where he will face some of the toughest names in the sport.

Chrome's New Boris Bag for Urban Travel

Friday, October 29, 2010
Chrome introduces a new bag to their fall/winter 2010 collection which provides friendly travel functionality.

Kawasaki Recalling 2009-2010 Vulcan Cruisers

Friday, October 29, 2010
Kawasaki is recalling certain 2009-2010 Vulcan cruisers due to a faulty ECU setting that could potentially cause the engine to stall.

Can ATK Cruisers Help Harley-Davidson?

Thursday, October 28, 2010
Can ATK Motorcycles, who recently brokered a deal with Korean manufacturer S&T Motors, help Harley-Davidson dealerships fill a void with its entry-level cruiser motorcycles?

2010 American Heat Motorcycle Rally

Thursday, October 28, 2010
We visit the 2010 American Heat Motorcycle Weekend in Palm Springs, California. See what it was like in this motorcycle rally event feature.

The Spoken Wheel: An Introduction

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
AMA Hall of Famer Gavin Trippe joins the Motorcycle USA staff, lending his industry experience and insider knowledge with his column, The Spoken Wheel.

Harley-Davidson Museum Honoring Vets Nov. 4-7

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The Harley-Davidson Museum will be honoring American Veterans from November 4-7 with free admission to the Museum in addition to other celebrations and events.

Brittney Ride for St. Jude - Fan Report

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Our fan tagged along for the seventh annual Brittney Ride that has helped raise more than $150,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its seven-year tenure.

2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball First Ride

Monday, October 25, 2010
Victory Motorcycles gives its 2011 Vision 8-Ball the blacked-out treatment on its Freedom 106 engine, handlebars and bodywork to go along with a 40% revamped transmission.

2010 Q3 Motorcycle Sales Down 18.3%

Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sales data from the Motorcycle Industry Council shows a continued 18.3% drop in year over year sales.

S&S Cycle Offers Retro Tranny Cover Kits

Thursday, October 21, 2010
S&S Cycle is offering Flathead Power reproduction cover kits that are the next best thing to stealing ones off an original.

Limpnickie Lot Joins Easyriders Bike Show

Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Easyriders Bike Show will be bigger and better than ever this year as members of the custom bike building collective known as the Limpnickie Lot will join the tour.

Hot Leathers/Fuller Hot Rods Team up Again

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Hot Leathers and Fuller Hot Rods are teaming up for the second installment of the Fuller Clothing Line.

Polaris and Victory Motorcycles 3Q Sales Up

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Behind strong sales of side-by-side vehicles and Victory Motorcycles, Polaris Industries posted a 51% increase in third-quarter earnings compared to the same period last year.

MSF Introduces Dr. Jim's Question of the Day

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Motorcycle Safety Foundation will be using Twitter and the web to expose riders to critical thinking by asking questions related to pre-ride checklists and dangerous traffic situations in 'Dr. Jim’s Question of the Day.'

Harley-Davidson 3Q Report Profit Up, Sales Down

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Harley-Davidson released its 2010 third-quarter results today which shows an increase in profits despite a decrease in sales thanks to a strong showing from its Financial Services division.

More Ethanol in Gas May Damage Motorcycles

Monday, October 18, 2010
The EPA has agreed to allow the ethanol portion of blended gasoline to be increased from the current 10 percent to 15 percent, which could pose a danger for motorcycles.

Weise Sportec and Selene Ladies Glove

Friday, October 15, 2010
Weise introduces two new winter gloves designed to keep hands warm and dry without compromising fit and feel.

Dr. Frazier Rides Bali

Friday, October 15, 2010
Ignoring warnings about dangerous driving conditions and unsafe conditions for foreigners, Dr. G once again risks it all to bring us his latest tale of motorcycling through Bali.

Suzuki Offers GZ250 for $1000 Less

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Suzuki Motorcycles is offering its entry-level GZ250 for a new, lower price of $2999, an attractive price point for prospective new riders.

Hot Leathers Headed to Biketoberfest 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Hot leathers heads to sunny Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest 2011 and will have numerous locations around town, including Main Street, the Speedway and the Cabbage Patch.

2011 Suzuki Cruisers First Look

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Suzuki recently introduced the five cruiser motorcycles in its 2011 line, including the bike that helped redefine the power cruiser class, the M109R.

Biketoberfest 2010 Preview

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Motorcyclists by the droves are making their way to the sunny shores of Daytona Beach for one of the final motorcycle rallies of the 2010 season, Biketoberfest.

Product Peek - Rockhard 3/4 Open Face Helmet

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Rockhard Helmets is keeping it old school with its Rockhard 3/4 Open Face lid with sweet metal flake paint shining through its multi-layers of clear coating.

Chowder Run to the Coast – Fan Report

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
This week our fan report comes from a 70-year-old who’s found a new enthusiastic riding buddy – the same wife that told him all those years how dangerous motorcycle riding was!

AMA Ramps Up Vote Like A Motorcyclist

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has ramped up its "Vote Like a Motorcyclist" campaign with T-shirts, pins and posters to supplement its new 2010 AMA Voter Guide.

MC Life: Ben Younger

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
This edition of MC Life features Ben Younger, an avid motorcycle enthusiast and screenwriter who's voiced the desire to make a feature film based on the Isle of Man competition.

Lon Nordbye Signs on for Five More at the Chip

Monday, October 11, 2010
Lon Nordbye, the current sponsorship director for the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground, has signed a five-year extension as director just in time for the Chip's 30th anniversary celebration.

Daytona Int. Speedway Preps for Biketoberfest

Monday, October 11, 2010
Daytona International Speedway, the "World Center of Racing," has a full slate of activities planned for this week's Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Darwin Motorcycles/Bobby Rahal's KLX Project

Monday, October 11, 2010
Darwin Motorcycles is partnering with Rahal Letterman Racing to build the RLX production prototype bike which will be raffled off to benefit Steel Anchor, a charity that supports the Navy and Marines.

Harley Teams up with ESPNw and Lady Athletes

Monday, October 11, 2010
Harley-Davidson recently helped celebrate the launch of ESPNw, a new blog created by ESPN for women, with a mini Garage Party at San Diego Harley-Davidson.

2011 Star Stryker First Ride

Monday, October 11, 2010
Star Motorcycles has dropped seat heights to new lows and pushed out rake to a new high as it introduces its entry into the mid-size custom cruiser domain, the 2011 Stryker.

2010 AMA Flat Track Yavapai Results

Sunday, October 10, 2010
Coming into the final round of the series in Arizona, several of the nation's top flat trackers had a shot at the coveted AMA Grand National Championship. Find out who won the race and took home the crown here.

2010 AMA Flat Track Prescott Insider Preview

Friday, October 08, 2010
The AMA Flat Track season comes to a close this weekend at Prescott, Arizona, with Jake Johnson and Joe Kopp dueling for the title. Get up to speed in our Insider preview.
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