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• ABATE Michigan Says Repeal of Helmet Law Hasn't Hurt

  by BikerNews October 5, 2012
  Motorcycle Group Says Michigan's Helmet Law Change Hasn’t Hurt Sheriff Still Urges Caution A motorcycle activist group recently unveiled statistics that suggest the amending of Michigan’s helmet law earlier this year to allow rider choice in wearing a helmet has not resulted in an increase ...

• Federal Officials Mandate Fuel Purchase Quantities When E15 Is Released

  by BikerNews August 7, 2012
  Federal officials mandate consumers must buy at least four gallons of gasoline from certain ethanol-blend pumps Contact your senators and your representative today! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will require all consumers to buy at least four gallons of gasoline from certain gas pum...
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• Motorcycle Racer's Premature Celebration

  by BikerNews July 11, 2012
  The auto-racing equivalent to spiking the football at the 5-yard line occurred in hilarious-- yet tragic -- fashion at the Italian CIV championship motorcycle race. Riccardo Russo of Yamaha Team Italia SFI was leading by about three bike lengths as he crossed the start-finish line of the Stock ...
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• 2012 Harley-Davidson Voltage Regulator Recall

  by BikerNews June 15, 2012
  Purpose Due to supplier quality issues, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has chosen to replace voltage regulators on certain 2012 motorcycles. In order to ensure the highest level of ownership experience, we are releasing a product program to replace the suspect voltage regulator on affected motorcycle...
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• What Riders and Drivers Think of Motorcycle 'Lane Splitting'

  by BikerNews May 7, 2012
  Survey Shows What Riders and Drivers Think of Motorcycle 'Lane Splitting' "Share the Road" is the Message During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 03, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) today released results of the first-ever ...
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• Willie G. Davidson To Retire After 49-Years

  by BikerNews April 5, 2012
  Harley-Davidson Styling Chief Willie G. Davidson To Retire After 49-Year Legendary Design Career MILWAUKEE (March 16, 2012) - Willie G. to Remain Involved as Brand Ambassador, and in Special Design Projects as Chief Styling Officer Emeritus Motorcycle Industry Visionary Built Unrivaled Motorcy...
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• Repeal of Michigan Motorcycle Helmet Law Goes to Governor

  by BikerNews March 28, 2012
  Legislation giving some motorcyclists in Michigan the right to ride without a helmet in Michigan passed in the state Senate this morning 21-14 and is on its way to Michigan's Gov. Rick Snyder. Under the new law riders 21 and older who purchase an additional $20,000 insurance rider would not ...
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• Big Bear Choppers are Back

  by BikerNews March 26, 2012
  Well not the company, but the bikes are.  In a recent press relaese from Ragehard Choppers of San Bernadino they announced they will manufacture and distribute some of the original Big Bear Chopper designs as well as some new models to come.  Ragehard Choppers has retained the services of ...

• Audi in Talks to Buy Ducati Motorcycle Company

  by BikerNews March 15, 2012
  Sources close to the company say Audi (NSUG.DE) is in discussions to purchase the Ducati Ducati Motor Holding SpA (DMH). Audi, which has the right of first refusal on a purchase until mid-April, is considering a total price of about 850 million euros ($1.12 billion) for the Italian company, said ...
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• Legendary Motorcycle Builders Collaborate for First Time

  by BikerNews March 12, 2012
  Three Legendary Motorcycle Builders Collaborate for First Time, Unveil Four New Creations at Daytona Bike Week Arlen Ness, Rick Fairless and Dave Perewitz each to unveil custom creations inspired by Allstate NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in partnership with three of t...

• Victory Motorcycles Military Priority Demo Program

  by BikerNews March 7, 2012
  Victory Puts the Nation’s Defenders First with New Military Priority Demo Program Victory has introduced the Victory Military Priority Demo Program to invite active members of U.S. military branches and the U.S. Coast Guard to move to the front of Victory demo lines at major summer 2012 events. ...
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• Mecum to Offer Extraordinary Motorcycle Collection

  by BikerNews March 5, 2012
  Mecum to Offer Extraordinary Collection of MV Agusta Motorcycles at Monterey Auction Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa, Aug. 16-18, 2012 WALWORTH, Wis., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mecum Auctions has consigned the impressive MV Agusta Collection to their 2012 auction in Monterey, Californ...
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• 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Nets $240,000

  by BikerNews March 4, 2012
  by Associated Press March 04, 2012 9:41 PM As organizers gear up for the 2012 Sturgis motorcycle rally, the final tally is in on the 2011 edition.   The city of Sturgis netted nearly $240,000 for last year's rally. The income was $1.4 million, while expenses were about $900,000.
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• Bill to Repeal Tennessee's Motorcycle-Helmet Requirement Stalls

  by BikerNews February 29, 2012
  The push to allow motorcyclists to ride helmet-free in Tennessee has been set aside for another year. The proposal would have ended the requirement that adults must wear helmets to ride, but it was idled today in a state House committee. Cyclist argue that when states make motorcycle helmets o...
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• Hero MotoCorp Forms Strategic Partnership Erik Buell Racing

  by BikerNews February 28, 2012
  New Delhi, February 22, 2012: In a landmark development, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HMCL), today announced forging a strategic partnership with Erik Buell Racing (EBR) of the US, encompassing multiple areas of collaboration.   As part of the partnership...
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• Hardcore Choppers to Launch Custom Chopper Kits and Rollers

  by BikerNews February 22, 2012
  Custom Motorcycle Manufacturer Hardcore Choppers Announces Launch of Custom Chopper Kits and Rollers With 16 years of experience building high-end custom choppers, Hardcore Choppers is now expanding their production to include customizable bike kits and rolling chassis kits. Sterling, VA (PRW...
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• Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

  by BikerNews February 17, 2012
  Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Reach Sponsorship Agreement Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Announced as Official Attorney Sponsor of the 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Sturgis, South Dakota (PRWEB) February 17, 2012 Sturgis, South Dakota, home of the large...
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• Tennessee Bill to Repeal Mandatory Helmet Law

  by BikerNews February 15, 2012
  The current law in Tennessee now requires that a helmet must be worn by everyone who rides a motorcycle.  A current bill - House Bill 2661 - would make helmet-wearing optional for Tennessee Motorcycle Riders 21 or older if the bill is passed. However sources close to the Tennessee government...
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• Ducati For Sale - $1,320,000,000.00

  by BikerNews February 13, 2012
  When I read the headline on the press release "Ducati for Sale at 1 billion euros", my first thought was Ducati really out did themself this time with the release of a new outrageously overpriced high-performance motorcycle.  However, after reading further I realized it was the entire company t...
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• ABATE of FL's Stiffer Penalties Bill Passes 1st Committee

  by BikerNews January 28, 2012
  Tallahassee, FL January 27, 2012 - ABATE of Florida, Inc.'s Stiffer Penalties Bill, Senate Bill 1754, has passed it's first committee today.  The Senate Transportation Committee passed the Bill with 7 yes votes and zero no votes. Doc, ABATE of Florida's Lobbiest, spoke before the...

• Vegas Motorcycle Auction Brings in $4.1 Million

  by BikerNews January 19, 2012
  AUBURN, Indiana (Jan.17, 2012) – Auctions America by RM enjoyed a successful debut in Las Vegas this past weekend, selling more than $4.1 million* worth of vintage motorcycles, with an impressive 82 percent sell-through of all lots offered. Held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, the Jan. 1...

• Nash Motorcycle Company to Open Garage in L.A.

  by BikerNews January 18, 2012
  NASH MOTORCYCLE COMPANY TO OPEN GARAGE IN LOS ANGELES COMING SPRING 2012: "NASH SICKLE GARAGE" AT THE PERRI INK. CARTEL JANUARY 2, 2012 - NASH Motorcycle Company announced today that a full service garage will be coming to Los Angeles this spring. The garage will be located in the back of the ...

• ABATE of Florida's Stiffer Penalties Bill Filed

  by BikerNews January 11, 2012
  Senator Evers Files ABATE of FL's Stiffer Penalties Bill Tallahassee, FL, January 11, 2012 - Senator Greg Evers has filed FL Senate Bill 1754 "Traffic Offenses", on behalf of ABATE of Florida, Inc.  This Bill is designed to require penalties more severe than the $166 some drivers have ...

• Vegas Motorcycle Auction Could Draw Six-Figures on Bikes

  by BikerNews January 11, 2012
  Auctions America by RM Revs Up for Vintage Motorcycle Weekend in the City of Lights • Auctions America by RM’s debut Vegas auction to feature more than 450 collector motorcycles, Jan. 12-14 • Celebrity bikes from Criss Angel MINDFREAK Collection and Michael Jordan Motorsports to cross the block ...

• Northeast Motorcycle Expo Kicks Off 2012 Season

  by BikerNews January 9, 2012
  BIKES + CELEBRITY APPEARANCES = FUN AT THE NORTHEAST MOTORCYCLE EXPOS Kev-Marv Productions Presents 16th Season of Motorcycle Shows More than 100,000 bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to fill the aisles of five different venues as Kev-Marv Productions launches its 16th season produ...

• South Carolina Considers Mandatory Helmet Law

  by BikerNews January 4, 2012
  South Carolina Considers Mandating Motorcycle Helmets for All Riders South Carolina State Senator Ralph Anderson (D-Greenville) is sponsoring a bill that would require all motorcyclists in the state wear protective headgear. Under current state law, only riders under the age of 21 are required to w...
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• Big Bear Choppers' Owners Could Face Criminal Charges

  by BikerNews January 3, 2012
  Well if things weren’t bad enough for Big Bear Choppers' owners - Keven & Mona Alsop - they may be getting even worse.  The company who apparently shut their doors back in November 2011and is filling for bankruptcy, may now also be facing criminal charges including fraud. According ...
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• Motorcycles in Illinois Can Now Run Red Lights

  by BikerNews December 29, 2011
  A new law in Illinois that will allow motorcyclists to run red lights takes effect Jan 1, 2012. The law is a response to complaints that some road censors that change stop lights don't detect the presence of motorcycles because their lighter weight. The new law says if a red light hasn�...
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• Motorcycle Thefts Decline

  by BikerNews December 27, 2011
  Reports from the National Crime Bureau indicate that motorcycle thefts are down 24% from 2007 to 2010. In 2007 65,678 motorcycles were reported stolen, while in 2010 the number of motorcycles stolen was down to 49,791.  Honda was the most popular motorcycle to be stolen in 2010 12,600 fol...

• Federal Helmet Legislation Narrowly Averted

  by BikerNews December 19, 2011
  Due to the quick actions of concerned motorcyclists across the country, a major federal transportation measure narrowly avoided becoming a bill to encourage states to enact helmet laws nationwide. On Monday, December 12 Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) filed an amendment to S.1449 the "Motor Vehicle...
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