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Rolling Thunder rolls in to commemorate Memorial Day26-May-2012 - 26-May-2012
WASHINGTON - It's time to get ready to hear the rumble of Rolling Thunder. Hundreds of thousands of motorcycle riders are converging on D.C. this weekend for their 25th Memorial Day ride. Riders hav..
Harley-Davidson motorcycle recovered from tsunami in Japan displayed at company museum25-May-2012 - 25-May-2012
MILWAUKEE — A Harley-Davidson motorcycle that drifted 4,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean after last year's tsunami in Japan will be preserved at the company's museum in Milwaukee. The 200..
Motorcycle season calls for safety22-May-2012 - 22-May-2012
Sunshine and warm temperatures are all the motivation a rider needs to get the motorcycle out of the garage and onto the highway. As summer draws near, law enforcement and safety instructors are ask..
Legislation Would Make Non-Helmet Motorcyclists Pay More14-May-2012 - 14-May-2012
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance supports a bill that was introduced this session that would require motorcyclists who don't wear helmets to buy additional personal injury insurance. American Bikes..
Motorcyclists can ride side by side14-May-2012 - 14-May-2012
FRANKLIN—As a cop and avid rider, Billy Allmond opposes a new law that will allow motorcyclists to ride side by side in a single driving lane. “I think it’s much safer to ride i..
Congratulations to our latest winners!!10-May-2012 - 10-May-2012
Announcing our Latest Bike Show Winners! Hey all you fellow Bikers, forbikersbybikers.com (http://www.forbikersbybikers.com) is proud to announce our latest winners for our online Bike Show...! ..
Harley dealers boast effective selling; what about other brands’ dealers?09-May-2012 - 09-May-2012
2012 Pied Piper PSI results for the U.S. motorcycle industry confirm that Harley-Davidson dealerships sell as effectively in 2012 as they did back in 2008 — pre-recession — when motorcycle..
Motorcycle Awareness Month Applies to All Motorists09-May-2012 - 09-May-2012
"I hear the same stories over and over again,” Jim Gladstone. Gladstone is the president of West Coast ABATE of Florida, a non-profit organization that promotes motorcycle safety. His comments w..
6th International Female Ride Day, Friday, May 4, 2010204-May-2012 - 04-May-2012
For 2012, the 6th International Female Ride Day is Friday, May 4. In 2007 Friday was the day – it’s come around again! “JUST RIDE!” is the mission; and women riders everywh..
The American Motorcyclist Association Urges Extra Precautions During May: Motorcycle Awareness Month01-May-2012 - 01-May-2012
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is urging all road users to look around, check your mirrors, and consciously watch for motorcycles during Motorcycle Awareness Month i..
Helmet law repeal clears some waters, muddies others 21-Apr-2012 - 21-Apr-2012
OGEMAW COUNTY — The State of Michigan’s repeal of a law requiring motorcycle riders to wear helmets eliminates confusion on what helmets are acceptable to the Department of Transportation,..
Michigan motorcycle insurance news says no helmets required with adequate coverage18-Apr-2012 - 18-Apr-2012
The latest Michigan insurance news is that motorcyclists and their passengers are no longer required to wear helmets as long as they are 21 years old and they carry enough coverage. Many people are ..
Harley dealers’ Q1 year-over-year growth best in nearly a decade: analyst10-Apr-2012 - 10-Apr-2012
Harley-Davidson dealers contacted by Longbow Research had a March year-over-year sales increase of 19 percent, which puts average Q1 growth at 17 percent, the best quarter of growth among contacts in ..
GPS Motorcycle Theft Recovery Device09-Apr-2012 - 09-Apr-2012
Inilex, a leading provider of aftermarket telemetry solutions for vehicles, is extending its state-of-the-art vehicle theft recovery solution to the booming powersports market. The company today relea..
Bill would help military motorcycle riders in Missouri 04-Apr-2012 - 04-Apr-2012
JEFFERSON CITY -- A Missouri lawmaker whose district includes the Army’s Fort Leonard Wood wants to make it easier for some active-duty service members to obtain motorcycle licenses in the state..
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Announces Route for 18th Anniversary Motorcycle Event02-Apr-2012 - 02-Apr-2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America announced today the course for its April 28 – May 4 cross-country motorcycle trek. More than 175 riders..
Senate debating new motorcycle noise test02-Apr-2012 - 02-Apr-2012
CONCORD, N.H.—A proposal for a new motorcycle noise test is roaring into the Senate, but the debate is revving down. The Senate debates Wednesday whether to replace the current motorcycle n..
Harley-Davidson motorcycle design chief, Willie G. Davidson, retires18-Mar-2012 - 18-Mar-2012
MILWAUKEE, WI— After nearly 50 years as head of styling, Willie G. Davidson is retiring from Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) April 30, 2012. Willie G., Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Of..
Main Street a living show for Bike Week15-Mar-2012 - 15-Mar-2012
DAYTONA BEACH -- A Bettie Page look-alike, a reformed Outlaw and a hunter who resembles his prey are some of the eccentric personalities catching attention on Main Street this week. Self-expressi..
More drivers considering motorcycles as gas prices rise15-Mar-2012 - 15-Mar-2012
Tifton, GA - With gas prices averaging around $3.70 here in Georgia, some people are turning to the Honda CBR instead of a Honda Civic. "People are getting 16 miles per gallon out of there truc..
Women Rock Bike Week on Harley MDA Ride14-Mar-2012 - 14-Mar-2012
They came from near and far on a sky blue morning during Daytona Bike Week 2012, women from all walks of life with a common passion – the love of motorcycling. Over 130 sisters of the saddle gat..
Virginia Law Bars Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints06-Mar-2012 - 06-Mar-2012
In a victory for motorcyclists, Virginia is the latest state to bar motorcycle-only checkpoints, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. On Feb. 28, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell signed i..
Insure4USA Publishes Safety Tips to Help Motorcycle Riders Avoid Accidents29-Feb-2012 - 29-Feb-2012
Columbus, OH, February 29, 2012 --(PR.com)-- College students and other people who prefer short commutes by motorcycle in order to save fuel and money have plenty of options to economize on motorcycle..
No-Helmet Law Withdrawn Citing Increased Insurance Costs29-Feb-2012 - 29-Feb-2012
Motorcyclists will have to wait another year to renew their efforts to do away with Tennessee's helmet law.Republican Rep. Judd Matheny of Tullahoma on Tuesday told the House Transportation Subcommitt..
Horry County lays out bike rally rules27-Feb-2012 - 27-Feb-2012
CONWAY, SC - Horry County Council's Public Safety Committee wants to make sure everyone is on the same page on the rules surrounding bike rally events. Grand Strand businesses can apply to get a ..
N.C. motorists get welcome insurance news 27-Feb-2012 - 27-Feb-2012
RALEIGH, N.C. -- While rising costs of food and gas has been stretching consumers, motorists can breathe at least one sigh of relief. N.C. Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin says the Department of..
Motorcycle helmet law could be changed soon16-Feb-2012 - 16-Feb-2012
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- If you ride a motorcycle in Tennessee current law requires you to wear a helmet, but that may soon change. House Bill 26-61 would make helmet-wearing optional for bikers..
Suspected 'motorcycle bandit' case likely to proceed in federal court 16-Feb-2012 - 16-Feb-2012
The case against a Bigfork man suspected of being the motorcycle-riding bandit who robbed a string of banks likely will proceed in federal court, according to the Flathead County Attorney's Office. St..
