The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced today that Erik Buell Racing (EBR) will be hosting its dealers at the groundbreaking event in October. EBR joins an expanding list of motorcycle OEMs participating in AIMExpo, the powersports industry’s first combined trade, consumer and media event in North America. Since introducing its first street motorcycle – the 1190RS – in mid-2011, EBR has quickly become a highlyrespected brand thanks to its integration of pioneering American technology to create innovative high performance machines that appeal to the highest level of global sportbike customers. Based in East Troy, Wis., EBR’s presence is built off a strong racing heritage and the unique vision of founder Erik Buell. At AIMExpo, EBR will also display ...

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    This is damn interesting. It gives you a complete rundown of the legislative calendar the brothers of the Kentucky Motorcycle Association will deal with this year. It's a damn good example of why we need to support our motorcycle rights groups. Fortunately, they are not dealing with helmet law legislation this year.   Check it out: 

  I need to apologize for this one. Doc Robinson was here from Australia attending dealer shows and writing articles. He read Gods of Mischief while on the flight and felt compelled to write a review. It's a snitch book. The whole premise holds bad blood for me, so I can't recommend the book, but the review is worth a read as a warning not to buy this book.   http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Book_Review_Gods_of_Mischief.aspx

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  Bob Carrillo is the quintessential bike builder: part renegade, part Renaissance man. He is a man of many talents. Trained as a stone mason, Bob's family hails from the East San Fernando Valley area of metropolitan Los Angeles. Bob started riding dirt bikes at a very young age. His grandfather taught him music when Bob was knee-high to Harley handlebars and his grandfather's tutelage has blossomed into full-tilt boogie blues harmonica.. Bob plays with various bands in Southern California, including Sal Rodriquez of War and Gilby Clarke (formerly of Guns n Roses, now with his own band). The combination of exacting mathematics required for building hardscapes, coupled with the aesthetics of his everyday job and the creative freedom allowed ...

Have you ever wanted to get in on a bit of electric two-wheeled racetrack action but aren't quite ready for a top-level series? Well, this might be for you. Zero Motorcycles dealer Hollywood Electrics has teamed up with M1GP to create a new 10-round series in Southern California. The races are open to any electric motorcycle – brand-name or homebrew – and, best of all, it's inexpensive. A mere $120 gives you a full season membership and also (for Zero riders only and beginning at the second round) makes you eligible for Hollywood Electric store credits in the amounts of $500, $250 and $100 for placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd, respectively. They'll also reimburse that original fee if you compete ...

  Another award-winning motorcycle new column. I work on it all day with contributors from all over the globe. It's over 10,000 words on topics from jokes and cute girls, to heated legislative topics. It covers show winners from the Ultimate Builder Chicago show to bike theft rings in Florida, to the helmet fight in Maine.       Don't miss it

New Class of Membership Supports Market Expansion and Enhanced Consumer Experience Powersports dealers and retailers can now take advantage of proprietary market research and technical data, local, federal and state regulatory support, and other benefits of membership in the Motorcycle Industry Council to grow and protect their businesses and enhance the customer experience. “Powersports dealers are impactful businesses on Main Street throughout the United States and are a direct link to consumers,” said Tim Buche, president and chief executive officer, MIC. “By bringing in the new dealer members, we are exponentially extending our collective reach and, as a result, significantly growing our industry community. We look forward to the day when we represent businesses in every congressional district in America.” ...