Industry

Zoning Board vs Harley-Davidson Dealer »

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There must be something in my DNA that enjoys a good fight, or rather hates to see people being bullied. I’ll fire off a Letter to the Editor in a heartbeat and more…

Jul 8 2010 / 7 Comments / Read More »

Legendary two-stroke tuner headed for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame »

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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the eighth member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2010: Eyvind Boyesen, one of the most accomplished two-stroke…

Jun 29 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

California lawmakers back EPA compliant requirement for riders of new motorcycles »

California Wants All Exhaust to Be EPA Approved

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — A key California State Assembly committee has endorsed a proposal to require motorcyclists to have EPA-compliant exhaust systems on their model year 2011 and newer motorcycles, the American Motorcyclist Association…

Jun 29 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
Press Releases

1939 AJS wins Grand Marshal’s Choice Award at annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show »

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A number of expertly restored motorcycles and original classics were on hand for the annual American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)…

Jul 16 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

FREEDOM RIDE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS FIGHTING MD »

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SAUK CITY, Wis.,–It began in summer of 1985 as a project for rural Wisconsin motorcycle enthusiasts looking to do…

Jul 13 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

AMSOIL Announces Quickshot SE Fuel Additive »

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AMSOIL now offers new Quickshot SE to address common fuel issues found in small engine and powersports equipment. Degraded…

Jul 11 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

F2p Technologies Announces Record Year-To-Date 113% Growth »

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Motorcycle Consumer Demand and Dealer Expansion Fuel F2P’s Sales of Patented Flash2Pass™ Device Staunton, Va. (July 8, 2010) –…

Jul 9 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »

2011 DEALER EXPO ANNOUNCES NEWS DATES FRIDAY TO SUNDAY »

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Nation’s Largest B2B Powersports Event Reveals New Format, Upgraded Features and Expanded Education Programs INDIANAPOLIS (July 8, 2010) –…

Jul 9 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

AMA Unveils Honda Exhibit at Ohio Museum »

The off-road area includes AMA Grand National Enduro Champion Bill Baird's title-winning Triumph

An enthusiastic crowd was on hand Thursday, July 8, at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio,…

Jul 8 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

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Videos

Funny Caption Contest for August »

Sometimes even the most mundane photos can be spiced up with just the right caption.  We think this is one.  Comment below or on our Facebook page and we’ll send the winner a cool collectible hat from USRiderNews, suitable for framing, but much better wearing on your head.…

Jul 21 2010 / 33 Comments / Read More »
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Zoning Board vs Harley-Davidson Dealer »

There must be something in my DNA that enjoys a good fight, or rather hates to see people being bullied. I’ll fire off a Letter to the Editor in a heartbeat and more often as not, stick my nose in where it probably otherwise doesn’t belong.  As I’ve aged, I’ve tried to tone it down…

Jul 8 2010 / 7 Comments / Read More »
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Be Careful What You Wish For »

Some residents in the  tiny town of Cassoday Kansas right off Interstate 335 between Topeka and Wichita say they’ve had too much of a good thing and are petitioning the city council to put an end to the Cassidy Bike Run, held the first Sunday of every month.  The critics say the event has grown…

Jul 22 2010 / 5 Comments / Read More »
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BMW GS 1200 & 1200 Adventure Test »

The Magnificent Seven…. Letting the big GS drive the rear wheel without any throttle application, one hand covering the clutch, I watched ex Cycle World Chief David Edwards hit the ground in a split second just in front of me. Breathing deeply, fighting the anxiety welling up inside, the rear wheel slid sideways as I…

Jul 11 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
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The Ride Across America Part 1 »

Hey, scooter trash, it’s time to saddle up! Summer is coming at us fast and it’s time to start thinking about a long sweet ride. I have a great story to tell you about a journey from South Carolina to the great Wild West that lasted 21 days! It all started way back in 2004,…

Jun 30 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
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Competition

American Motorcyclist Association announces team for FIM Junior Motocross World Championship »

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — A talented team of the fastest motocross racers in American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) amateur racing is gearing up to take on the world at the FIM Junior…

Jul 23 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Team Cycle World Gears Up for Laguna Seca »

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Newport Beach, CA. (July 23, 2010) – Team Cycle World Attack Performance Yoshimura Suzuki is ramping up for the Red Bull U.S.…

Jul 23 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

Eslick Wins AMA Vance & Hines XR1200 Series Race at Mid-Ohio »

Eslick wins Mid-Ohio XR1200 Race

Higbee Splits RMR/Rossmeyer Teammates for Second Milwaukee (July 20, 2010) – RMR/Bruce Rossmeyer Daytona Racing rider Danny Eslick took his second consecutive…

Jul 21 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
AMA Committed to Motorcycle Drag Racing » Hines And Harley V-Rod Race To Final NHRA Round In Sonoma » Foremost’s Larry Pegram to offer inside look at racing team this weekend! » COOLBETH TAKES THIRD ON FACTORY HARLEY AT I-96 SPEEDWAY » Sema Supports Legal Racing With Launch Of New “Racers Against Street Racing” Website »

Organizations & Laws

Motorcycle Rights Activist Sputnik Dies »

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The Texas Motorcycle Rights Association is sad to announce that our great Leader, Sputnik, passed away suddenly at approximately 5:00 AM Thursday…

Jun 25 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

U.S. House committee demands release of Wilderness-related internal papers »

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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — A key U.S. House committee has approved a measure to require the U.S. Interior Department to release internal documents…

Jun 16 2010 / No Comment / Read More »
Off-road rights advocate to be inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame » Congressional hearing may impact ban on selling off-highway vehicles for kids » AMA Seeks Clarification About Helmets » National Helmet Law Proposed in Senate Hearing » Concerned Bikers Protest Motorcycle Only Roadblocks »
Michigan Motorcyclists Protest Helmet Law

Michigan Motorcyclists Stage Independence Day Protest Ride »

A group of 15 motorcyclists, comprised of members of the groups,  Bikers Of Lesser Tolerance, American Bikers Against Totalitarian Enactments, and general Patriots took off their helmets and participated in…

Jul 7 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

New Motorcycle Tests