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Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees moved into the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship season points lead after racing his Rogers Racing/Las Vegas H-D/Blue Springs H-D Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycle to a second-place finish at Hagerstown Speedway. The Grand National Twins main was won by Crosley Radios/Villa-Esparza Kawasaki rider Bryan Smith. Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Factory Team rider Brad Baker finished ninth. Baker qualified on the second row, but a great start put him into the lead pack in the early laps. Baker got sideways out of the groove on lap four and was able to regain control without crashing, but dropped back to 10th place. “The bike slid out on me there and I went into quite a tank slapper. I managed to save it, but lost a lot of ground,” said Baker, the defending AMA Grand National Champion. “The bike ran really well tonight, but we just missed on the set-up a little, and I think I made a bad choice on gear selection. I could not put the power to the track on the straights. I wasn’t hooked up as well as some of the other bikes.” Zanotti Racing/Moroneys H-D rider Kenny Coolbeth Jr. was on the pole for the 25-lap main and led from the start, opening a lead of about 1.5 seconds on second-place Smith. Coolbeth’s race came to a sudden end on lap eight when his motorcycle suffered a mechanical issue. Smith inherited the lead, with Mees in hot pursuit. For about 10 laps Smith and Mees raced wheel to wheel, as Mees was able to pull alongside Smith but never quite able to complete a pass. On lap 20 Mees began to fall off the pace, and Smith eventually won by 0.832 seconds. Montgomeryville Cycle Center Kawasaki rider Jake Shoemaker was third. “I […]

Victory Motorcycles is celebrating the Fourth of July, a special date in brand history, and honoring the men and women of the armed forces by making a donation to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) for every new Victory motorcycle sold between June 30-July 6, 2014. Victory will contribute $50 for each new Victory sold during that period to the IAVA, which is dedicated to empowering and assisting the military veterans who have served in recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. “It’s an honor to celebrate our nation’s birthday by supporting the men and women who protect our freedom.” said Steve Menneto, VP Motorcycles for Polaris. “We admire their contributions and sacrifices, and appreciate the work done on their behalf by the IAVA.” Victory is also making a donation to the IAVA based on Victory owner participation in the V2V Relay, a relay ride in which riders trace the old Victory Highway from coast to coast. This year’s V2V Relay is running from San Francisco to the Maryland Shore, and it will follow tradition by ending on the Fourth of July, Victory’s birthday. Victory is making a donation to the IAVA based on Victory owner participation in, and their social media tracking of, the 15th annual relay. As part of its support for military personnel, veterans and first responders, Victory currently offers these individuals $1,000.00 off the cost of a new Victory motorcycle. Offers vary and exclusions apply. Complete details are available at www.VictoryMotorcycles.com. The Fourth of July is a special day in Victory history. On that date in 1998, the first Victory motorcycle rolled off the assembly line in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Every Victory motorcycle in the brand’s 16-year history has been built at the Spirit Lake final assembly plant where a dedicated crew of employees built

Ducati riders achieved the Middleweight Division victory and four of the five top motorcycle times of the day at the 92nd running of the historic Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. This year’s introduction of new rules and new motorcycle racing divisions, including the “Motorcycle Middleweight Division” and “Motorcycle Open Division,” brought with it a field of strong competitors challenging for top times. The introduction of the “Motorcycle Open Division” – which allowed fully faired liter bikes to compete in the same class as the defending champion Multistrada 1200 – made it the most competitive motorcycle class and the one in which the top five times of the day were posted. Lambert Fabrice, who competed on a Ducati 1098R, brought home the second fastest time of the day at 10:04.401, while Don Canet and Micky Dymond followed in close succession with lap times of 10:10.101 and 10:11.319 respectively aboard Ducati Multistrada 1200s. Bruno Langlois finished in the fifth slot with a time of 10:14.480 on a Ducati 1199 Panigale. The newly formed “Motorcycle Middleweight Division,” comprised mostly of fully faired middleweight sport bikes was ultimately won by Frenchman Eric Piscione, who dominated the division aboard a Ducati Streetfighter 848 with a time of 10:46.159. Since it’s inception in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has emerged as one of motorsport’s most spirited and formidable races, as riders face a 4,720 foot elevation change on grades averaging seven percent – all in times hovering around 10 minutes. The 156 turns leading to the summit challenged the field of veterans and rookies alike, though Ducati riders proved themselves once again at the “Race to the Clouds.”

The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is thrilled to welcome Air Force Academy Band, Wild Blue Country, to Sturgis Dragway on Wednesday, August 6 to perform the National Anthem and Opening Ceremonies for our 3rd Annual AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals. “Our drag racers and drag racing fans are some of the most patriotic folks in the country and we’re so honored to have the Air Force Academy Band join us at the track,” said WMDRA President Sandra Alberti. “God Bless America!” The United States Air Force Academy Band proudly represents the Air Force Academy as the leading educational institution developing and inspiring air and space leaders of character with a vision for tomorrow. As one of eleven Air Force bands, the Academy Band maintains a rigorous performance schedule in support of Cadet and Air Force troop morale, recruiting and community outreach. For over 50 years, the Academy Band has used the power of music to inspire Air Force personnel and the nation they serve, and communicate Air Force excellence to millions around the globe. Versatility, broad repertoire, and show-stopping professionalism enable Wild Blue Country to support every Air Force mission, from local and international community relations to recruiting and deployed troop support. A favorite in country music circles, Wild Blue Country has regularly been featured on the Grand Ole Opry and television shows like Nashville Now and Opry Back Stage. They have appeared with country recording artists such as Charlie Daniels, Hank Williams, Jr., and Reba McEntire just to name a few. Wild Blue Country has also appeared on “Good Morning America” as well as many other TV and radio shows around the country. As a favorite of military and civilian audiences alike, Wild Blue Country continues captivate and entertain audiences through their worldwide appeal. According to USAF Technical Sergeant Jeff

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Windvest will be displaying their products at the Hollister Rally this holiday. WindVest will be located at Corbin Motorcycle Saddle & Accessories at 2360 Technology Pkwy, Hollister, CA 95023. Tell them you saw them here on Bikernet and get a $10 off of your purchase. One per customer.  Offer expires July 7th, 2014.    

The annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s® Biker Belles, presented by Harley Davidson, will be bolstered this year by a generous auction donation from famed artist, David Uhl. Uhl’s painting, “Jessi,” is one of the most popular of his “Women of Harley” series and is valued at $4,850. In addition to the auction, the Biker Belles symposium. “Ride On,” will feature a superstar lineup of industry panelists including filmmaker, Michelle Carpenter, who will open the symposium with a clip from her new documentary about women riders, “Driven to Ride.” Andie Gaskins, Cat Hammes, Audrey Nesbitt, Diva Amy Skaling, Kathy Tolleson and others will also serve on the panel.   Biker Belles participants will be riding high as they take to the road on their sixth annual ride, Tues., Aug. 5. The signature Buffalo Chip event was created to raise funds for South Dakota charities, and it does so by bringing together women, their families and friends to celebrate the role women play in shaping the culture, sport, art and history of motorcycling. The Lodge at Deadwood will roll out the red carpet for the Biker Belles kick-off. Riders will register, pick up their t-shirt and get ready for a special luncheon and symposium beginning at 11 a.m. Guests of the ride will gain inspiration and have the opportunity to meet such honorary guests as Gloria Struck and Cookie Crum. Participants may also visit The Comfort Zone by Team Diva to discover and experience new beauty care, fashion ware and ride gear made specifically for women riders. Safety expert, Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, will serve as the 2014 Biker Belles ride captain. At 3 p.m. she will guide riders, including industry leaders, Jessi Combs, Laura Klock, Christine Sommer-Simmons and Kristy Swanson, through the canyons of the Black Hills. The ride will lead its to a special catered

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Top Builder Competition Joins Forces with Hot Bike Magazine Winner Takes All Bike Show Two competitions will combine, but only one ultimate winner will emerge. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, Hot Bike Magazine, Adventure Power® and Kinetik® Pro Audio converge to roll out one big, bad bike show on the largest stage of motorcycling. Read more

Dobbin House Tavern Wednesday, July 9th, 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be food, games, and live music by Schizophrenic. There will be a live remote feed by The Peak 98.5, with Bill O’Brien and the Gettysburg Bike Week Bikini contestants on hand for photos. Come out and get your Gettysburg Bike Week started right. Good times to be had! Coming to Gettysburg Bike Week for Thursday only? This year you can buy your Thursday ticket online! That’s right, you can buy your Tesla ticket online.www.gettysburgbikeweek.com This year, the Budweiser Stage will be rocking all weekend with emcee Jack Schitt. Headline performances by Tesla,The Kentucky Headhunters, and Great Train Robbery are the icing on the cake, but the stage will also host performances from The Flaunt Girls, of Tru TV fame, Big Jack featuring Avery Molek – the amazing 7 year old drummer, and many other great bands. Live music starts at noon on Friday and Saturday. PLUS, tattoo contests and the bikini contest will be held on the Budweiser Stage. For all the details of the Budweiser Stage schedule, and other events, such as the Cycle Source Ride In Bike Show, and bike games.

A Bikernet source just received a notice from Harley-Davidson of a safety recall. “Some 2014 Touring and CVO Touring models may have been assembled with front brake line in a position where it could become pinched between the fuel tank and the frame, either at original assembly of during subsequent service activity. If this condition remains undetected it could cause front brake fluid pressure to increase while riding, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, which may lead to a crash. Harley-Davidson has initiated this recall to correct this condition in affected mortorcycles” The recall does not instruct the owner to “park and trailer” the ride into the shop. Estimate of repair time is one hour if the brake cables do not need replacing.