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Biker Pros Promote Ultimate Builder Bike Show

Thursday, October 07, 2010
Biker Pros will be working with Advanstar Communications to promote and manage the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Competition at the upcoming Progressive IMS.

OCC/Lawless Electric Drag Bike Sets 1/4 Record

Thursday, October 07, 2010
Orange County Choppers and Lawless Industries broke the quarter-mile record for a battery-powered motorcycle when the Lawless Electric Drag Bike made a 7.469-second run at 177 mph.

Royal Enfield Announces California Launch

Thursday, October 07, 2010
Classic Motorworks, the official importer and distributor of Royal Enfield motorcycles in the United States, announced today that the full Royal Enfield model line are now available at authorized dealers in California.

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Triumph reveals a new addition to its cruiser lineup with the Thunderbird Storm, make use of a 1700cc version of the marque’s Parallel Twin.

2011 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Kawasaki aims to increase its presence in the bagger realm with its 2011 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero featuring a frame-mounted fairing, hard saddlebags and long-stroke 1700cc V-Twin engine.

Ride for Kids Events Raise $281,000

Monday, October 04, 2010
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride for Kids events in Texas, California and nevada raised $281,206 for medical research and family support.

Progressive Insurance to Offer Rewards

Monday, October 04, 2010
Progressive’s motorcycle insurance customers will now earn benfits the longer they stay with the company through the Loyalty Rewards Program.

Motorcycle-Only Law Enforcement Checkpoints

Saturday, October 02, 2010
Law makers have sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, asking him to suspend a grant program which would fund motorcycle-only traffic checkpoints.

Euro Gossip: October 2010

Friday, October 01, 2010
Mandatory motorcycle inspections in Europe anger riders while motorcycle companies around the globe prepare to release some of their closely kept secrets in the upcoming bike shows.

Cobra Project - Five Honda RS750 Concept Bikes

Thursday, September 30, 2010
Cobra Engineering's Special Projects Division drafted up five custom motorcycles based on Honda's RS750 and intends on building two of the five to debut at the Long Beach IMS.

Indian Motorycles/ Auto Center Offer '03 Speedo

Thursday, September 30, 2010
Indian Motorcycles has partnered with Auto Meter Products to create a replacement speedometer for 2003 Indian Motorcycles.

AMA on New California Exhaust Law

Thursday, September 30, 2010
A new California law requires street motorcycles registered in the state and built on or after Jan. 1, 2013, to have an exhaust system label certifying the motorcycles meet federal sound limits, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.

Darwin Motorcycles Debuts 2011 Brawler GT3

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Darwin Motorcycles, maker of Brass Balls Bobbers and Choppers, debuted its 2011 Brawler GT3 at the AMD World Championships in Sturgis where it won second place in the Production Class.

California Gov. Signs Bill vs. Aftermarket Pipes

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, signed a bill today targeting noise and pollution from motorcycle aftermarket exhausts.

Memorable MC: Works Racing Norton Manx

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
This month our British correspondent takes a look at the Work Racing Motorcycle's Norton 30M Manx, which features the first engine produced digitally.

Coast-to-Coast Motorcycle Cannonball Winners

Monday, September 27, 2010
Motorcycle Cannonballers racing coast-to-coast on Pre-1916 motorcycles pulled into Santa Monica yesterday after a grueling 16-day, 3294-mile adventure as winners were declared in three racing classes.

Motorcycle Superstore's Honda Contest Winner

Monday, September 27, 2010
At the beginning of April, 2010, Motorcycle Superstore announced that they would be giving away a Honda Motorcycle, allowing the winner their choice of the CBR600RR sportbike, CRF450X off-road bike, Stateline cruiser or Rincon ATV.

Las Vegas H-D Preps for Las Vegas BikeFest

Friday, September 24, 2010
Las Vegas Harley-Davidson is preparing for the big party next week as the 10th annual Las Vegas BikeFest rolls into Sin City.

Help Maroon 5 Top Charts, Win H-D Forty-Eight

Friday, September 24, 2010
Maroon 5's Adam Levine says he will give one lucky winner his Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight if the band's latest album debuts atop the Billboard charts.

Broken Spoke Revving up for Biketoberfest 2010

Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Broken Spoke Saloon in Daytona is ready to end the summer on a high note as it revs up for Biketoberfest 2010 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

AGV Sport Assault Kevlar Cargo Pants Review

Thursday, September 23, 2010
Kevlar and camou - it's not just for hunting season anymore. We put AGV Sport's Assault Kevlar Cargo Pants to the test over a summer's worth of rallies and rides.

Hot Leathers Heads to '10 Reno Street Vibrations

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Hot Leathers continues to tour the country hitting the motorcycle rally scene, this time stopping in Reno, Nevada for the annual Street Vibrations Fally Rally.

Wisc. Offers Harley $25 Million in Tax Incentives

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
The state of Wisconsin has offered Harley-Davidson up to $25 million in tax incentives after The Motor Company announced it will keep its factories in-state.

Custom Chrome to Distribute FBI Parts

Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Custom Chrome announced it will soon distribute Fat Bagger Inc (FBI) parts and accessories through its nationwide network.

Racing the Harley-Davidson XR1200

Tuesday, September 21, 2010
MotoUSA tackles the all-new AMA Vance & Hines XR1200 spec class at New Jersey Motorsports Park to see how we stack up in the all-new Harley-Davidson-powered class.

Darwin Motorcycles Rolls out 2011 Rocketeer

Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Darwin Motorcycles rolled out its newest creation, the 2011 Rocketeer, at the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building.

Hippy Killer Garage Offers New Point Covers

Monday, September 20, 2010
Kutty Noteboom's Hippy Killer Garage is offering these CNC-machined point covers for 1970-99 Harley-Davidsons.

Roland Sands Kit - Sportster to Cafe Racer

Monday, September 20, 2010
Custom motorcycle builder Roland Sands offers the RSD line of Cafe Sportster parts for converting a late-model Sportster into a cool cafe racer.

AMA Seeks Partners for Amateur Racing

Monday, September 20, 2010
The AMA is currently searching for partners for three amateur competition events: the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships, the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships and the AMA Racing Winter Dirt Track Nationals.

Philadelphia/St. Louis Ride for Kids Benefit

Monday, September 20, 2010
A Ride for Kids event in Philadelphia and St. Louis generated $239,302 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Knoxville Flat Track Cancelled

Monday, September 20, 2010
Heavy rains persisted and forced Round 16 of the Grand National Championships to be cancelled.

Knoxville Flat Track Event on Hold

Sunday, September 19, 2010
Heavy rains throughout central Iowa put Round 16 of the Grand National Championship on hold.

Land Speed Record Set on Big Dog Bulldog

Friday, September 17, 2010
OKC Thunder Cycle's Sam Wills raced a Big Dog Bulldog to a record-setting speed of 158.766 mph during the recent Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Metzeler Tires Launches MetzelerMaps.com

Friday, September 17, 2010
Metzeler Moto North America launches MetzelerMaps.com, an interactive website for sharing or finding the world's best motorcycle roads.

Harley SuperStore Launches - Win a Night Train

Friday, September 17, 2010
The Harley SuperStore, an online outlet where you can purchase certified, pre-owned Harley-Davidsons, is giving away a free Night Train as part of its grand opening celebration.

Discovering the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway

Friday, September 17, 2010
Our CM400-equipped correspondent is back, this time prepping her vintage Honda for a ride on the scenic North Cascades Highway.

How Bridgestone Makes Motorcycle Tires

Friday, September 17, 2010
Ever wonder how motorcycle tires are made? During our tour of the Bridgestone Nasu Tire plant we find out how the rubber hits the road.

2010 Motorcycle Cannonball Passes 1000 Miles

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Four stages of the Motorcycle Cannonball completed; breakdowns, repairs, and rider lead changes a daily event.

Dirico Mt. Washington - White Mountain Tour

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
We tour New Hampshire's White Mountains on a Dirico Speedster, including an unforgettable run up the Mt. Washington Auto Road and a cruise on the Kancamagus Highway.

Flat Track Heads to Knoxville Raceway

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The 2010 AMA Pro Grand National Championship is on its way to the historic Knoxville Raceway half-mile in Iowa this Saturday for Round 16 of the series.

Scot Harden & Justin Brayton on Pit Pass Radio

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Zero Motorcycles VP of Global Marketing Scot Harden and AMA Motocross Racer Justin Brayton will be two of the featured guests on Pit Pass Radio, other guests include: Dane Westby, Brian Stickel and Nick Paluzzi.

Harley-Davidson Stays in Wisconsin

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Unions at Harley-Davidson’s Wisconsin factories have agreed to seven-year labor agreements that will keep the company’s production operations in The Motor Company’s home state.

2010 AMA Flat Track Minneapolis Mile Insider

Monday, September 13, 2010
With only a few rounds remaining in the 2010 AMA Flat Track series the Canterbury Park Mile in Minnesota saw some intense racing action, including the conclusion of the Manufacturer's Championship.

Labor Day Weekend Adventure - Fan Report

Monday, September 13, 2010
This week’s fan report documents one reader’s Labor Day ride through the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

2010 Flat Track Minneapolis Mile Results

Monday, September 13, 2010
Harley-Davidson's Kenny Coolbeth Jr. had an impressive come from behind victory in Round 15 of AMA Flat Track at the Minneapolis Mile.

Kentucky: Motorcycling the Bluegrass State

Monday, September 13, 2010
Hidden in the backroads of America's heartland, the state of Kentucky boasts some of the finest pavement for motorcycle travel in the eastern U.S.

Wisconsin Harley Workers Vote to Save Plants

Monday, September 13, 2010
Approximately 1300 Harley-Davidson employees will cast ballots for a labor contract that includes wage freezes and job cuts at the company's Menomonee Falls and Tomahawk plants in Wisconsin.

AMA News and Notes October 2010

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

NHTSA Reports 16% Drop in Motorcycle Deaths

Friday, September 10, 2010
The National Highway Traffic Saftey Administration reports a 16% drop in motorcycle fatalities in 2009, in spite of more motorcycle miles traveled.

Motorcycle Cannonball Event Launches

Friday, September 10, 2010
The Motorcycle Cannonball crew officially took to the road on Friday September 10th, launching out of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina and beginning a 16-day trip that will take them to Santa Monica, California.
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