Activities planned Nov. 10-11 include performances from St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy cadets, Glory the Bald Eagle and more MILWAUKEE – Oct. 31, 2012 – The Harley-Davidson Museum hosts its annual Veterans Celebration Weekend Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11, offering several activities for military, their families and the community to pay tribute and celebrate our nation’s service men and women.   “Harley-Davidson has a long history of supporting the military,” said Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum. “During our annual Veterans Celebration, we host additional activities to recognize our military visitors and their families to show our continued appreciation for their commitment to serving our country.”   The Museum has a permanent gallery on its ...

  Harley-Davidson, whose motorcycles helped write the history of American dirt-track racing, will be the presenting sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's Legends recognition for Mert Lawwill. Lawwill, a 1998 inductee, will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev.  Each year during the induction ceremony for the new class of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, existing members of the Hall of Fame are recognized as Legends. The 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends are Lawwill, the 1969 AMA Grand National Champion, and 1998 inductee Malcolm Smith, a pioneer in off-road motorcycling. Both Lawwill and Smith starred in ...

 We’ve been hearing a lot about car-to-car communication, both here in the U.S. and in Europe, that would allow vehicles to “talk” to each other to avoid crashes. Anyone who has ever ridden a motorcycle in traffic knows that one of the biggest hazards is car and truck drivers not seeing bikes. So Honda wants include motorcycles in the car-to-car conversation. At the 19th ITS World Congress in Vienna last week, Honda demonstrated connectivity for motorcycles that could allow bikes to communicate with cars and new active safety technology to make riding safer. Honda has been a member of Europe’s Car2Car Communication Consortium since 2006 and for years has worked on integrating motorcycles into the mix of connected vehicles. Continue reading

  With the Nov. 6 General Election just around the corner, the American Motorcyclist Association is reminding motorcyclists to research where candidates stand on motorcycle-related issues and "Vote Like a Motorcyclist."  The AMA is a non-partisan organization and doesn't make political endorsements. But the national association encourages riders to cast their ballots based on candidates' positions on motorcycling-related issues as well as other issues of importance to them.  The AMA provides tools to help its members make informed choices on Election Day and offers tips for getting involved in campaigns.  AMA members can easily find out where candidates stand on motorcycling-related issues by reading the 2012 AMA Voter Guide. The online tool is an exclusive benefit of AMA membership and ...

Don’t Miss the Los Angeles Motorcycle Film Festival this Sunday   http://lamotofilmfest.com/ A one-night event under the stars of LA featuring short films from around the world about all aspects of owning, riding and living the two-wheel life. Doors open at 6pm, first screening at 7pm. We invite you to ride out your coolest bike and enjoy great food and craft brews! Free Parking! Raffle supporting Riders for Health - win some awesome stuff!

  The award-winning rock band CTS (Consider The Source) has joined forces with CD Baby, the world’s largest digital distributor of independent music, to benefit the non-profit 501 (c) organization B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible, Keep Everyone Safe) Their goal is to generate additional funding to take the B.R.A.K.E.S. life-saving student driving education programs nationwide. CTS recently issued a new single recording of their popular drag racing song, “Quarter Mile,” on CD Baby and other music download services, with proceeds dedicated to the B.R.A.K.E.S. Safe Driving Programs for teenage drivers. As part of this fundraising effort, the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) will lend promotional support through its numerous marketing platforms, including social media and NHRA.com, to promote the song’s availability. B.R.A.K.E.S. ...

Samson's first removable “fishtail tips” are now available for their exhaust systems. Now for the first time, riders have the option to change their own baffles at a moment’s notice or run “wide open” when it permits, without baffles at all. Kenny Price plans on incorporating this new patent-pending product into the entire Samson product line, but is starting with their True Dual Crossover Systems. True Dual Crossover Systems with removable fishtail tips are available for ’95-’12 Dressers/Road Kings and ’86-’12 Softails in lengths from   23 1/2" to 42" for Softails and 33" to 42" for Dressers/Road Kings. Check out the following link to look at all info regarding these new Fishtail Removable Tips at http://www.samsonusa.com/true-dual-with-removable-tips.   Paving the way, ...

  Several motorcycle racing legends are set to appear at the 2012 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows nationwide tour kick-off, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, in Atlanta, Friday, November 2, through Sunday, November 4. Racing fans won’t want to miss this opportunity to meet some of the top motorcycle racing legends in person, and hear what it is like to be a professional motorcycle racer. Special appearances throughout the weekend include: Motocross Champion Ricky Carmichael and Women’s Motocross Association Champion Ashley Fiolek will greet fans and sign autographs, on Friday, November 2, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 3, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 1993 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz, Two-Time World Superbike Champion Colin Edwards and Scott Russell will discuss MotoGP racing in a discussion panel hosted by Speed TV Supercross ...

Race Tech is excited to announce the special limited edition Race Tech Ride for the Cause tees have been added to our line of apparel. With a limited quantity produced, these shirts are unique and will run out of stock fast! Support the cause and order yours today. For more information on the MX Ride for the Cause, please visitwww.mxrideforthecause.com. Men's and Women's shirts are avalable for $14.99!

The Lone Star Rally, presented by Geico, is happy to resume a presence at the newly restored Seawall area at 21st and Seawall as part of the rally festivities once again.  The last time the rally had a presence there was before Hurricane Ike.   "Everyone from the rally staff to the customers and vendors really missed not having the Seawall area so we are all so thrilled to be back on the beautiful Gulf front.  It's such a perfect place for the big rig vendors and additional entertainment.  There's something for everyone now from The Strand to the Seawall.  Galveston is an amazing location for a rally of this size and personality," said Melissa Penland, Co-owner, The Lone Star ...