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2009 News
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NEW SCREAMIN' EAGLE HYDRAULIC CAM CHAIN
TENSIONER KIT |
| MILWAUKEE –
Update the cam chain tensioner of an early-model Harley-Davidson
Twin Cam engine to the latest Twin Cam 96 design with the new
Screamin' Eagle Hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner Plate Upgrade Kit (P/N
25284-08, $429.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories.
The kit features a billet cam support plate designed to facilitate
the installation of the late-model hydraulic cam chain tensionser to
early Twin Cam-equipped models. These hydraulic cam chain tensioners
will significantly outlast the original spring-loaded tensioners,
and are an ideal addition to an engine modified for improved
performance. In addition, 2002-2006 models feature the late-model,
single-row front cam chain and sprockets (1999 - 2001 models use the
existing front silent chain). The kit includes the improved
late-model oil pump that increases flow by 8 percent and scavenging
by 22 percent to enhance other performance upgrades.
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| HOPE
SPRINGS ETERNAL FOR FEMALE RIDERS AT DAYTONA BIKE WEEK |
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MILWAUKEE (February 26, 2009) - For thousands
of female motorcyclists, hope springs eternal at Daytona Beach Bike
Week this year. As a new day dawns on the motorcycle riding season,
female riders hope for two wheels and hundreds of miles of open
blacktop, clear skies, wind in their face, breathtaking sunsets and
unique experiences with their fellow riders. They also share hope to
find a cure for neuromuscular disease.
During this year's 68th Annual Daytona Beach
Bike Week, thousands of female riders and Harley-Davidson Motor
Company are banding together to help the Muscular Dystrophy
Association (MDA) make their hope of finding a cure for
neuromuscular disease a reality. The Motor Company has planned two
special initiatives for female riders to help raise funds for the
MDA:
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| 170 Entries
Ready to Usher in New AMA Pro Road Racing Era in Season-Opening
Event at Daytona |
DAYTONA
BEACH, Fla. (February 26, 2009) - A full field of motorcycles
and international riders - including 84 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike
entries for the 68th annual Daytona 200 by Honda - is heading to
Daytona International Speedway next week for the debut event of the
new AMA Pro Road Racing series.
AMA Pro Road Racing's four series have attracted a combined total of
170 entries, including the biggest field in four years and one of
the largest in decades for the Daytona 200 by Honda. The race
will be part of AMA Pro Road Racing's historic opening weekend with
the first night running of the Daytona 200 under the lights, Friday,
March 6. The advent of the new Daytona SportBike class will also
bring the Daytona 200 action back to the full 3.55-mile legendary
Daytona road course for the first time since 2004.
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON
CELEBRATES HERITAGE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN RIDERS |
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MILWAUKEE (Feb. 25, 2009) – On March 6 and
7, Harley-Davidson will show its support of "Bikers on the
Boulevard" by hosting several activities during Daytona Bike
Week. Scheduled activities include music, prize drawings and an open
bike show.
Riders during Daytona Bike Week have been
congregating along Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard in the heart of
Daytona's Midtown Black Heritage District during Bike Week for
decades. Although it is uncertain exactly when this tradition began,
some locals say the gathering goes back to the 1960s or even before.
In honor of this rich tradition, Harley-Davidson will be celebrating
at the historical intersection of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard
(Second Avenue) and Pearl Street.
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AMA Pro and SPEED Announce New AMA Pro Prime Time
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DAYTONA
BEACH, Fla. - AMA Pro Racing and SPEED announced today an
innovative and unprecedented new programming format that will see
2009 AMA Pro Road Racing events, highlight coverage of other AMA Pro
disciplines and a variety of in-studio and at-event features
showcased every Saturday evening in the AMA Pro Prime Time show on
America's leading motorsports television channel.
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| Seminole
Hard Rock Roadhouse's Biker Fusion Event Announces support of Black
Hawk Medevac Units |
DAYTONA BEACH,
FLA. -- Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse and Biker Fusion organizers
announced today that this year's Daytona Bike Week Fusion event and
fund-raiser will benefit Black Hawk Medevac units in Afghanistan.
The event will be held on Thursday, March 5th at the Dog House on
Main Street, Daytona.
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| KTM
North America signs on as title sponsor for the 2009 AMA KTM
National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series |
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- From the EXC off-road race bike to the 990 Super Enduro, KTM
builds some of the most versatile and extreme dual-sport motorcycles
available today. Now, the company is putting its name on the
country's premier schedule of dual-sport events, the AMA KTM
National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series.
As part of the three-year relationship, at the end of each season
KTM will award one lucky rider in the series with one of the most
popular bikes in the company's lineup: a new KTM 530 EXC.
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| Seminole
Hard Rock Roadhouse to Unveil a Showcase of 16 Guitars Customized by
some of the Worlds Top Motorcycle Builders |
| DAYTONA BEACH,
FLA. --February 17, 2009--The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will
return to the Doghouse Bar and Grill on Main Street in Daytona. The
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will feature 16 guitars customized by
some of the motorcycle industries most recognized talent. It is just
another example of how the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse has managed
to tie together rock-n-roll and motorcycle which naturally go
together. In addition to all the custom guitars, the Roadhouse will
also feature custom bikes, an exhibit of photography,
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| AMA Racing
announces results of fuel testing at Houston round of Monster Energy
AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship |
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PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- Officials with AMA Racing and the FIM (Federation
International de Motocyclisme) have announced the results of a fuel
test conducted at the Houston round of the Monster Energy AMA
Supercross, an FIM World Championship. All riders tested were found
to be in compliance with series regulations.
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AMA announces multi-million dollar endowments to
support heritage, rights and racing
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| The American
Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the creation of three
separate $1 million endowments for the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of
Fame Museum, the Association’s government relations activities and
amateur racing programs. AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman made the
announcement on Friday, Feb. 13, at a press conference preceding the
opening of the annual Dealernews International Powersports Dealer
Expo in Indianapolis.
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| RICHIE
MORRIS RACING SIGNS ESLICK TO RIDE BUELL IN AMA DAYTONA SPORTBIKE |
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EAST TROY, Wis. Richie Morris Racing recently
announced the team will field a second Buell 1125R in the AMA
Daytona Sportbike class sponsored by Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona
Racing and Shelly Rossmeyer Motorcycles of Daytona and piloted by
young gun Danny Eslick. The team will join the previously announced
RMR/GEICO Powersports - sponsored 1125R with rider Michael Barnes.
"We've been working on this deal since
we announced the GEICO team, and it's great to finally reveal our
plans for the second team," said Richie Morris. "Bruce and
I have been partners since 1994 and it is exciting to continue our
relationship. It is equally exciting to have a young hard charger
like Danny on board."
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| BSA Is
Marque Of The Year at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009 |
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- One of Great Britain's most storied motorcycle companies,
BSA, will be the Marque of the Year for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
2009, the world's
largest gathering of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, set for July
24-26 at the Mid-Ohio
Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
"BSA's place in motorcycling history is impressive, with its
well-known and well-raced
BSA Gold Stars, Shooting Stars and more,'' said Tigra Tsujikawa,
events coordinator
for the AMA. "We're glad to showcase the marque at this year's
AMA Vintage Motorcycle
Days, and highlight the machines and people who made BSA
famous."
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| American
Motorcyclist Association announces multi-million dollar endowments |
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PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced
the creation of three separate $1 million endowments for the AMA's
Motorcycle Hall
of Fame Museum, the Association's government relations activities
and amateur racing
programs.
AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman made the announcement on Friday,
Feb. 13, at a
press conference preceding the opening of the annual
Dealernews International Powersports
Dealer Expo in Indianapolis.
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON
IS PRIMED TO PARTY IN DAYTONA BEACH |
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Whether it's the latest Harley-Davidson
motorcycles and accessories, rousing music and entertainment or
exhilarating events like the Women's Day Ride and the Custom
Motorcycle Ride In Show, the official Harley-Davidson schedule of
events for the 68th Annual Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla.,
presents a choice chance to connect with authentic motorcycle
culture and lifestyle.
Official Harley-Davidson activities at the
Ocean Center will run from February 28 to March 7. Highlights
include:
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| 2009 Suzuki
Big Kahuna Nationals 10th Anniversary Celebration |
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February
9, 2009 (DENVER, Colo.)
– The 2009 Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals promises to be even
bigger and better than ever, as it will be the 10th anniversary
celebration. The event takes place August 14-16, 2009. Once again
the festivities will be returning to one of the most scenic tracks
in America - VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia.
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Big Kahuna is a nonstop, action-packed motorcycle racing weekend and
possibly one of the best race events on the circuit. This year the
on-track racing will have a new look as AMA Pro Racing has made some
significant changes to create more competition between the teams.
These changes promise to improve the racing in the Superbike class,
and add the excitement back for the motorcycle fans.
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| AMA
announces Kip Bigelow has been hired as motocross manager |
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to
announce that Kip Bigelow has been hired as the AMA Racing motocross
manager. Bigelow is an AMA Life Member, a long-time motocross racer,
and a regional organizer and volunteer with AMA District 14.
"Motocross is our most popular racing discipline, and it's
critical that the series manager understand first-hand the passion,
dedication and excitement that drives our valued competitors,"
said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "Kip Bigelow brings
that experience to the table, and all of us in AMA Racing are
looking forward to working with Kip and leveraging his
experience."
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| Jason
Lawrence penalized for actions at San Francisco round of the 2009
AMA Supercross Lites West Championship Series |
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PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- AMA Racing officials determined today that actions taken by
AMA Supercross Lites West Championship Series rider Jason Lawrence
at the San Francisco round of the series violated the terms of his
existing probationary status, which began on June 12, 2008. Lawrence
has therefore been suspended for the next two rounds of the 2009 AMA
Supercross Lites West Championship Series.
Specifically, Lawrence was found to have violated Appendix A,
section A2.3j, of the AMA Supercross, and FIM World Championship,
Rulebook, which states that the following offense is subject to
disciplinary action:
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| Joshua
Hansen and Steve Boniface penalized for actions at San Francisco
round of the 2009 AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship |
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- Officials with AMA Racing and the FIM (Federation
International de Motocyclisme) have penalized Supercross class
riders Joshua Hansen and Steve Boniface for their involvement in an
altercation at the San Francisco round of the 2009 AMA Supercross,
an FIM World Championship.
Both riders were found to have violated Appendix A, section A2.3j,
of the AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, Rulebook, which
states that the following offense is subject to disciplinary action:
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| Winners
in 2008 AMA Membership Sweepstakes announced |
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PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- There are numerous rewards for motorcyclists who renew their
AMA membership, including more than two dozen member benefits,
access to AMA-sanctioned events, and representation at the highest
levels of government in Washington, D.C. And for one lucky AMA
member, those benefits included winning a 2008 Triumph Bonneville!
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| NEW
ILLUMINATED FAIRING ACCENT TRIM FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| MILWAUKEE (Jan.
30, 2009) – The new Illuminated Fairing Accent Trim
(P/N 69290-09, $199.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor
Accessories adds distinctive sweeps of chrome trim to the classic
Harley-Davidson Touring fairing. Smoked lenses hide amber LED lamps
that glow as running lights when the ignition is on, and function as
auxiliary directional indicators when the turn signals are
activated. All wiring is concealed within the fairing, and the kit
includes all installation hardware. Fits 1996-later Electra Glide,
Street Glide and Tri-Glide models.
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| Next
Generation Seminar Starts the Conversation at V-Twin Expo |
Cincinnati
Ohio-February 3, 2009- The V-Twin Expo is welcoming the Next
Generation Marketing Seminar, sponsored by The Limp Nickie Builders,
Rise Above Consulting and Guilty Customs. Join moderator Chris
Callen of Cycle
Source and panelists Keith "Bandit" Ball of Bikernet.com,
World Renowned Motorcycle Photographer Michael Lichter, Ken Conte
Owner of Rise Above Consulting, Trish Horstman Marketing Director
for Baker Drivetrain, Lon Nordbye Director of Corporate Partnerships
at the Legendary Buffalo Chip, and CJ Hanlon of Guilty Customs for
what is sure to be a lively panel discussion.
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| Steve
Broyles of Stevenson's Cycle and his "GL Special" Takes
The Canada Cup - top Award at Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2009 |
| The big winner
of the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2009 Canada Cup
Championships, held January 2, 3, 4, 2009 at the International
Centre in Toronto was announced as Steve Broyles, of Stevenson's
Cycles from Wayne, Michigan for his custom bike "GL
Special" entered in the SUPERSHOW's Pro Builders Class
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| NEW LUGGAGE
RACK AND TAIL BAG FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR1200 |
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MILWAUKEE (Jan. 30, 2009) – A new luggage
rack and tail bag from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories are
designed to add touring and commuting versatility to 2008-later
Sportster XR1200 models.
The new curved black Luggage Rack for
XR1200 (P/N 53920-08, $119.95) complements the sporting
lines of the rear fender. Made from reinforced polymer and steel,
the rack features molded tie-down notches that easily accept cargo
net or bungee cord hooks for secure loading.
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON
DECLARES MAY WOMEN RIDERS MONTH |
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MILWAUKEE (February 2, 2009) - This May the
rumble from those April showers will continue a little longer as
thousands of female riders will be hitting the open road to
celebrate the first-ever Women Riders Month.
Throughout the month of May, Harley-Davidson
is staging a series of events designed to celebrate the number of
women who have already hit the open road on two wheels, as well as
encourage even more women to get behind the handlebars. Two of the
larger Harley-Davidson Women Riders Month initiatives include:
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