November 2009 Motorcycle News

NEW BIKER’S FIRST AID KITS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

new biker’s first aid kits from harley-davidson First Aid Essentials in an Easy-To-Pack Nylon Case MILWAUKEE (October 30, 2009) – The new Biker's First Aid Kit (P/N 93512-10, $39.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories is designed for the HOG Road Captain or a serious long-distance rider. Contained in an 8-inch x 6-inch x 3-inch zippered nylon case, this kit includes: sun screen packets, burn cream packets, hand sanitizer packets, antibiotic packets, eyewash, gauze pads, plastic and flexi strips and bandages, gauze, …

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KRAWIEC TAKES V-ROD TO VICTORY IN NHRA FINALS AT POMONA‏

krawiec takes v-rod to victory in nhra finals at pomona‏Fifth Win of Season Leaves Krawiec Two Points Short of Repeating as ChampionPOMONA, Calif. (Nov. 15, 2009) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec rode a Harley-Davidson V-Rod to win his fifth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle event of the season at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. Krawiec defeated Horne Racing Buell rider Doug Horne in the final round of eliminations.Despite the win, Krawiec came up two points short of repeating as the P…

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Galvestons Lone Star Rally Serves up Halloween Fun Biker-Style

 galvestons lone star rally serves up halloween fun biker-styleGalveston, TX (November 12, 2009) - The world's largest biker Halloween promenade and rally spooked its way through the streets of Galveston, TX over Halloween weekend. The 8th Annual Lone Star Motorcycle Rally welcomed between 250,000 and 300,000 thousand motorcycle enthusiasts to Galveston Island for a weekend full of festivities including concerts, a Texas Hold'em Tournament for charity, Miss Lone Star Rally Pageant, hundreds of vendors, Jean Lafitte's motorcycle treasure hunt and the world's…

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KRAWIEC READY TO BATTLE FOR A SECOND NHRA TITLE AT POMONA‏

krawiec ready to battle for a second nhra title at pomona‏FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE>  KRAWIEC READY TO BATTLE FOR A SECOND NHRA TITLE AT POMONA Hines Set Sights to Finish Season in Third-PlaceMILWAUKEE (Nov. 11, 2009) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec knows all about come-from-behind victories. Last season, Krawiec arrived at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., 19 points out of first place in the Countdown to the Championship, yet managed to power his Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorc…

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR WOMEN RIDERS MONTH 2010

harley-davidson announces plans for women riders month 2010Milwaukee to Host Female Riders from Across the Country in MayMILWAUKEE (November 5, 2009) – Today Harley-Davidson announced plans to commemorate the 2nd Annual Women Riders Month in May 2010 by hosting women riders in its hometown of Milwaukee, Wis., on May 22 and 23, 2010. Women Riders Month is designed to celebrate the millions of women who have already grabbed life by the handlebars, as well as inspire more women to experience the freedom of the open road. During the two day event, th…

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Motorcycle Safety Foundation Announces Ride On! Write On! Contest Winners

motorcycle safety foundation announces ride on! write on! contest winnersIRVINE, Calif., November 3, 2009 – More than 2,300 votes were cast in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Ride on! Write on! contest, and the winners are:         1st Place, submitted by Denise Porterfield of Kernersville, N.C.: Save a marriage, let a professional teach you to ride.  MSF saving marriages since 1973.        2nd Place, submitted by Peggy Strickler of Lake Zurich, Ill.: Your curves look better when trained. T…

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2010 AMA Pro Superbike Championship Schedule Showcases Top North American Road Courses

2010 ama pro superbike championship schedule showcases top north american road coursesDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 5, 2009) - AMA Pro Racing officials announced today the 2010 race schedule for the AMA Pro Superbike Championship that will see the series visit the foremost road courses in the United States. SPEED will once again serve as AMA Pro's broadcast partner. The 2010 Superbike schedule will feature the two premier classes competing in nine confirmed events in key markets across the country. Negotiations are ongoing for a 10th race. Those details will be released i…

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News Team Roadracingworldcom Suzuki Second in 8 Hours At Daytona

 news team roadracingworldcom suzuki second in 8 hours at daytonaTeam Roadracingworld.com Suzuki extended a perfect record of top-two results in the 8-Hours At Daytona on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, claiming a runner-up finish in the grueling contest.The team's record in American endurance racing since the formation of Team Hammer in 1980 is remarkable and the organization has won 132 endurance races and 13 National Endurance Championships since then.Attacking the Moto-GT season finale with a trio of proven AMA Pro race winners in Chris…

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HINES TAKES HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD TO VICTORY IN VEGAS‏

hines takes harley-davidson v-rod to victory in vegas‏With One Race Left, Krawiec Still in Contention for ChampionshipLAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 1, 2009) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines rode a Harley-Davidson V-Rod to his third NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle event win of the season, and his 18th career win, at the Las Vegas NHRA Nationals at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hines won in the final round of eliminations when Buell rider Hector Arana fouled at the starting line.Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Kr…

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SALUTES ACTIVE AND RETIRED US MILITARY PERSONNEL DURING FIRST-EVER “MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH”

harley-davidson salutes active and retired us military personnel during first-ever “military appreciation month”MILWAUKEE (November 2, 2009) –Eversince the first American troops rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the Mexican Expedition in 1916, the Motor Company has enjoyed a innate bond with the men and women who have served our nation. To honor the service of active and retired U.S. military personnel, Harley-Davidson has declared November “Military Appreciation Month.”The centerpiece of “Military Appreciation Month” is the opportunity for other Americans to salute active and retired militar…

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Motorcycle Safety Foundation Statement Regarding Crash Causation Study

motorcycle safety foundation statement regarding crash causation studyThe MSF and the motorcycle industry would like to take this opportunity to address the recent decision by the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) and OSU (Oklahoma State University) to conduct an ‘abbreviated’ Motorcycle Crash Causation Study. Transportation reauthorization legislation (SAFETEA-LU), passed in August 2005, mandated that the Crash Causation Study use the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) methodology, appointed OSU to conduct the research, and …

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