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    THIS SUNDAY!!!!!!!! JANUARY 13 – IT'S TEXAS SCOOTER TIMES‚ 10th Annual – DALLAS CHOPPER SHOW & SWAP MEET   **************************************************************** Judged Competition For : Manufacturer Built Choppers (Big Dog, Iron Horse, Ect) Shop Built Choppers (constructed by motorcycle shop) Home Built Choppers (constructed by owner)   1st & 2nd Trophys – PLUS Peoples Choice & Judges Choice Award – NO ENTRY FEE ********************************************************************** AND – BARGAINS !!! BARGAINS !!! BARGAINS!!!! CHEAP Leather Deals (Several Vendors coming with „End of Winter„ PRICING) New & Used Parts (Closed Shop Owners coming to DUMP inventory) – Distributor „Over-Runs‰ Lifestyle Necessities  – Garage „Clean-Outs‰, Knife Sharpener, Leather, Jewlery, Apparel, Engraver, Patches, Sewing, LEDs, Pinstriper, Onsite Repair and more.   DECENT WEATHER PREDICTED – SO THERE SHOULD BE A GOOD SHOWING OF VENDORS OUT BACK – DON'T MISS THE TRAILER DEALS! ******************************************************************* LIVE BAND – Pete Barbeck & 7th Son, Blues & Rock – With 20 NEW Original SONGS!!   **************************************************** LOCATION: Longhorn Ballroom, Corner of Riverfront & Corinth – Take Riverfront Blvd. Exit from either I-30 or I-35 at Downtown Dallas & go South 5 blocks.   DATE: Sunday, January 13 SHOW HOURS: 10am – 4:30pm ADMISSION: $8 Adults, $5 Active Military (With i.d.) & Kids 5-14, Under 5 Free – INFORMATION – DOWNLOADABLE FLYERS – BIKE SHOW ENTRY FORMS & MORE WWW.TEXASSCOOTER.COM 254-687-9066 Office 214-428-4500 Day of Show ONLY   ****************************************************************************** AND Second CALL FOR – ## The FORT WORTH BIKER LIFESTYLE EXPO & SWAP MEET …………….Sunday – February 17 – Will Rogers Memorial Complex ## The SPRING HOUSTON SWAP MEET …………….Sunday – March 17 – Humble Civic Center

  Excelsior 7 S.C. Board Track Racer start and run

Council members voted to revive the city’s traditional motorcycle rally

The preview days kick off tomorrow

The most all-American form of motorcycle racing is no doubt dirt track. Born on horse racing tracks a century ago, man and machine still duel it out to this day for the podium finish. But from 1954 to 1985, winning the GNC called for extreme talent. These were the glory days when riders had to be masters of the Mile, half-mile, the short track and TT but also earn road racing points  to lock up the Grand National Championship. TheDirt Track Heroes exhibit will focus on this period but also cover  dynamic bikes and riders up into the 1990's. Join us as we tell the Dirt Track Heroes story in an in depth special exhibit at the National Motorcycle Museum, Anamosa, Iowa.    And if you know the whereabouts of pro level bikes, leathers, photos, posters, even frames, forks and wheels related to pro level dirt track racing, drop a note to Special Projects Director, Mark Mederski at: mmederski@nationalmcmuseum.org or call 614 551 0960.   The Dirt Track Heroes exhibit will be completed in mid-May 2013, dedicated June 8 as part of the Vintage Rally 2013, June 8 & 9, 2013 in Anamosa, Iowa.    

  The U.S. military can't spend a dime on expanding a Marine base into the popular Johnson Valley off-highway vehicle riding area in California until the Navy files a report on off-highway riding with Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.  On Jan. 2, President Obama signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (H.R. 4310), triggering a hold on spending and a 90-day deadline for the military to report to Congress on how its proposed expansion of a Marine base at Twentynine Palms, Calif., would affect off-highway riding at Johnson Valley.  The language was inserted into the bill by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) with support from Sens. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Mark Udall (D-Colo.).  "This requirement for a report to Congress is very important because it will force the Navy to explain to the people's representatives why it wants to bar riders from one of the most popular riding areas in the country," said Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations who is a former congressman and U.S. senator from Colorado.  "Congress will have the final say on whether the military can proceed with its plans to expand the base into Johnson Valley," Allard said. "But we don't believe this expansion is necessary. The report will allow for some breathing room for off-highway-vehicle advocates and the military to talk to try to come up with a solution that meets the training needs of the military while maintaining access for motorized recreation.  "Also, the report should show members of Congress who may not be familiar with Johnson Valley how vitally important the area is for motorized recreation," Allard said.  In July, the Department of the Navy released a final environmental impact statement for the expansion of the Marine base. The preferred alternative would allow public use

Indian Motorcycle, the original American motorcycle company, today announced its plans and participation at the International Motorcycle Show in Minneapolis, taking place January 11-13 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Representatives from Minneapolis-based Indian Motorcycle and parent company Polaris Industries will be on-hand to showcase the entire lineup of 2013 Indian Motorcycle models, including the just announced Indian Chief Vintage Final Edition,  which commemorates the previous era of Indian Motorcycle. The display also features a sound booth where attendees can experience firsthand the rumbling power of the upcoming, all-new Indian Motorcycle engine. “Motorcycle enthusiasts around the world have been eagerly anticipating our plans for the new, completely redesigned Indian Motorcycle coming later this year. We’re delighted to share our progress and vision of the Polaris era with our hometown fans and members of the press,” said Polaris Vice President of Motorcycles, Steve Menneto. “Our team is committed to charting an inspired new future for this brand that fuses the iconic elements of its legendary past with state-of-the-art technology and engineering prowess. We’re proud to display our passion and excitement this week in Minneapolis.”   The all-new “Indian Motorcycle Experience” exhibit chronicles some of the brand’s most important and historic achievements and highlights select vintage motorcycles and military vehicles. It includes a 1942 Indian Model 741B Army model on loan through the National Motorcycle Museum representing the company’s commitment to the military in WWII, and an MV 850 militarized ATV representing Polaris Industries’ current products built for the U.S. Military. Also featured will be the 1935 Indian Chief purchased by Polaris in 2012 on the HISTORY Channel program “American Pickers.”   The company will also showcase an exact replica of the Floyd Emde Indian “Big Base” Scout that dominated and won the Daytona 200 beach race in 1948. The perfectly restored motorcycle

These include mounts for GPS, Phones, iPod, Radio and camera.

Rivera-Primo belt install on Bikernet.

American Picker Mike Wolfe talks with Indian Motorcycle designer Greg Brew about the new Indian and where it will get its inspiration from. Visit Indian Motorcycle for more information.