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Harley To Be Featured In Upcoming Captain America Film

Next Spring on April 4, 2014, two icons of freedom will roll onto the silver screen with the release of Marvel Studiosā€™ ā€œCaptain America: The Winter Soldier.ā€Ā  Fans at San Diego Comic-Con were excited to see exclusive footage of the film including the reveal of Steve Rogersā€™ choice of Harley-DavidsonĀ in this movie.Ā  At San Diego Comic-Con in July, Marvel Studios revealed Steve Rogersā€™ Harley-Davidson model of choice, the Softail Breakout with custom modifications for his character. Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, ā€œCaptain America: The Winter Soldierā€ will be in theaters April 4, 2014. Ā©MARVEL In the upcoming film, Steve Rogersā€™ character will be riding Harley-Davidsonā€™s newest SoftailĀ motorcycle, the Breakout. Launched to the world in March, the Breakout ...
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Motorcyclists Thrown Out Of The Florida State Fair

  Motorcyclists thrown out of the Florida State Fair because they wore their love of America and Christianity on their sleeve must amend their lawsuit, a federal judge ruled. Mark Denico, Thomas Griswold Jr., Timothy Newberry and Dennis Walsted had arrived at the Florida State Fair on Feb. 7, 2010. Denico and Griswold are members of the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, and were wearing patches on their motorcycle vests showing an American flag, an eagle and the word "Liberty." Newberry and Walsted belong to the Spirit Riders Motorcycle Ministry, and their patches depicted a crucifix, a crown, beams of light, wings and two white doves. Walsted said he was planning to "lead all the motorcyclists in prayer once inside ...
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers free admission on Sept. 28

The American Motorcyclist Association Motorcycle Hall of Fame will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, as part of Smithsonian magazine's ninth annual Museum Day. The nationwide event, "Museum Day Live!," offers free admission to visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket at a participating museum or cultural institution.Ā  "Motorcycling's rich heritage is something that all motorcyclists are proud of, and we are excited to share our nation's two-wheeled story with all the members of our community as well asĀ Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors on Sept. 28," said AMA Vice President of Operations Jeff Massey. "The stories of the amazing men and women who have defined our sport, lifestyle and business are exciting and inspiring. ...
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Rapp Rolls to AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Victory in New Jersey

Aerostar Global/Suburban Motors H-D rider Steve Rapp rolled to a commanding fifth win of the season in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson series at New Jersey Motorsports Park as he edged closer to claiming the 2013 series championship and $25,000 top prize with one race remaining in the four-race XR Showdown. As he has done in most of his previous wins this year, Rapp started from pole position, opened a gap on the field from the drop of the green flag, and stretched his lead through to the checkered flag in metronomic fashion, never putting a wheel wrong as he led all 11 laps of the race. But if Rappā€™s victory was practically a foregone conclusion, the racing ...
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Hines Wins At Charlotte

Harley-DavidsonĀ rider Andrew Hines rode hisĀ V-RodĀ to the teamā€™s first NHRA National event victory of the season at the Carlyle Tools NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by NAPA Auto Parts at zMAX Dragway. Hines won the event when Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. fouled at the start in the final round of eliminations. ā€œThis was a get-well weekend for the Screaminā€™ Eagle team,ā€ said Hines, who won three of four rounds against opponents who fouled at the start. ā€œThe fact is I was at the starting line and did my job, and they didnā€™t. Thatā€™s how it works in drag racing. I had a good bike today with a nice, consistent clutch that gave me great starts.ā€ Hines qualified ninth for ...
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Soccer Star David Beckham At Belstaff's London Store Launch

Does this bike look familiar? It's the Roland Sands Design BMW Cafe Racer that was on display at the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis this year. International soccer start David Beckham is said to have an extensive motorcycle collection, so heĀ was the perfect choice to launch bikers fashion brand Belstaff's new London store. Taking place during London Fashion Week, the retired athlete brought the capital's Bond Street to a standstill as he posed by an orange BMW bike. Read more
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From Syria to Las Vegas -Sunday Post for September 15, 2013

Girls, Girls, Girls, Bandit ponders his thoughts on Syria, the Bad Joke Library is open on Sundays, thousands of motocycles converged on Washington DC for September 11, Bell Helmets has a special offer for YOU, all wrapped up with lots more GIRLS! CLICK HERE TO READ! Ā  Ā Cantina Members only - so if you are not a Cantina Member, why not?    
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KIWI MIKE RIDES FOR ED KRETZ JR.

    Just thought I'd give you an update.Ā Ed Kretz Jr passed away last Sun so I thought it was fitting to ride anĀ Indian from the west coast to bring everyone's sympathy along. Sort of aĀ tribute ride. Little did I know a storm was about hit and make it such a challengingĀ adventurous ride with knocked out secondary roads i like to take and wayĀ outa the way detours like hours out of my way. I finally made it Castle Rock Colorado, which is just south of DenverĀ only to be in the storms back here. Ya just gotta laugh about this stuff. Looking forwards to some sun lol.Ā And the real shitter is I had to stop at a Harley store in Durango ...
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ANOTHER BONNEVILLE TRIKE EFFORT

    This was covered in The Week Magazine this week. A former racing driver blinded in an accident last year became the first sightless man to race on Bonneville Salt Flats. Dan Parker, 43, completed a 2-mile run on a a custom-build Ā trike at over 55 mph. Guided by GPS giving him audible cues, he was instructed which way to turn. We will bring more reports on his efforts in the near future. "I had to have another goal in life," Parker said after his historic run. --THE WEEK Sept. 6, 2013 photo of Dan with Jody Perewitz
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Katy the Dove

  Katy worked with the Biker Pros, AMD show team in Milwaukee, at the 110th posing with bikes and editing video footage way into the wee hours of the night, every night. She has an amazingly positive attitude, strong as steel work ethic, and builds bikes with Jim Guifra and the AFT Custom Cycles team. READ THE WHOLE STORY    
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