American Motorcyclist Association members who want to know where candidates stand on motorcycling related issues heading into Election Day should check out the 2012 AMA Voter Guide. The online tool is an exclusive benefit of AMA membership. Motorcycle-only checkpoints, restricted recreational access to public lands and health insurance discrimination against motorcyclists are just some of the issues used to rate federal congressional (and soon, state gubernatorial and presidential candidates) in the 2012 AMA Voter Guide.  "The 2012 AMA Voter Guide gives AMA members important information about political candidates," said Wayne Allard, a former U.S. representative and U.S. senator from Colorado who now serves as the AMA vice president for government relations. "The guide includes a rating for every federal candidate of ...

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  Free events all weekend include a first look at H-D’s 2013 models, a 110th Anniversary Kick-off Party, live music, group rides and some of the coolest customized motorcycles in the country    MILWAUKEE (Aug. 16, 2012) – The Harley-Davidson Museum is the place to be this Labor Day weekend as it showcases some of the greatest customized motorcycles in the country during an expanded, three-day Custom Bike Show Weekend. The weekend’s activities begin on Thursday, Aug. 30, with the largest Bike Night of the summer that includes a party kicking off a year of 110thAnniversary global fan-driven celebrations and the first public preview of the new 2013 Harley-Davidson® models.   On Friday, Aug. 31, and Saturday, Sept. 1, the Museum partners with ...

Rumors have been floating around that STD Development (division of Spyke, Inc.), was working on a new inner primary case and here it is. The hi-tech primary was developed to be a direct bolt-on to 1965-1969 Big Twin engines that are equipped with generator and electric starter. The new STD primary case is made from a premium quality 355 aircraft aluminum casting and then precision machined to guaranty a perfect fit. STD’s inner primary case is available in a natural aluminum cast finish and replaces P/N60617-65A. All STD products are made in the USA. Suggested retail on the new primary, P/N 19040001 is $479.95. For complete details contact Spyke at 562-803-1700, e-mail to martint@spykeinc.com or catch STD online at WWW.STDDEVELOPMENT.COM

Perewitz has just released a slick sequential directional flasher package for baggers and other machines fit with a fairing. The Sequential Lighting Kit consists of 3 individual LED lights that are quick and easy DIY project. All you have to do is identify the location and proper spacing for each light. Drill a 3/16” hole for each and silicone them in place from the back side. There are 3 LED lights wired together as one unit with one lead and a sequential module built in. To simplify installation on all models, Perewitz recommends using their optional Badland’s flasher unit.  Perewitz Sequential Lights are available in red or amber and are sold in pairs, one set for each side, for $280.00. For ...

Advanstar Communications, the producer of the world’s largest and longest-running powersports show tour, has expanded its Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® nationwide tour to include two new markets popular with those who love motorcycling – Atlanta and Indianapolis. The newly expanded Progressive International Motorcycle Shows series is set to launch its 2012-2013 nationwide tour November 2-4, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, in Atlanta, and then continues across the country for a total of 13 stops. The new show in Indianapolis, taking place February 15-17, 2013, at the Lucas Oil Stadium will be co-located with Dealer Expo, the world’s largest powersports trade show, held at the Indiana Convention Center, and combined will create the ultimate two-wheeled destination over President’s Day weekend. “Motorcycle manufacturers, aftermarket retailers ...

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Get your company in the Cycle Source October 2012 issue!!   Penny Osiecki http://cyclesourcemain@comcast.netpennyfxr@yahoo.com             WE NEED MORE PRESS RELEASES!! For our October 2012     "Engines & Hop Ups" Buyer's Guide!       On sale Sept 13th         We need your press releases NOW!!!   Please have all press releases in by the end of the day today or first thing tomorrow morning - August 17th.   IT'S FREE EDITORIAL - WHY WOULD YOU PASS IT UP?   PLEASE SEND THEM TO:   pennyfxr@yahoo.com   or   cyclesourcemain@comcast.net      

Famed Grand Prix motorcycle tuner Derek "Nobby" Clark has been elected to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in a supplemental vote, the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation reports.  "Derek 'Nobby' Clark stands shoulder-to-shoulder with roadracing's most enduring legends, and played a key role in successes that will go down in history among the greatest of the sport," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the AMHF. "It's time for Mr. Clark to take his rightful place among the many legends who embody the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame."  For 25 years, Clark was one of the world's leading motorcycle race mechanics. In addition to being a part of 17 FIM Grand Prix world championships, earned in classes ranging from 50cc to ...