28.6.04

SBN In the race for fans, NASCAR wins hands down
Bloomberg.com: Japan Shoei, Maker of Bike Helmets, Sells Shares to Public
Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme Exception: if the race is interrupted during the last lap, the following procedure will be followed :
1) For all the riders to whom the chequered flag was shown before
the interruption, a partial classification will be established at the
end of the last lap of the race.
2) For all the riders to whom the chequered flag was not shown
before the interruption, a partial classification will be established
at the end of the penultimate lap of the race.
3) The complete classification will be established by combining both
partial classifications as per the lap/time procedure.

22.6.04

ABC30.com: Safer Bikes for Fresno Police: "Some of the features on the new bikes include lower front end gravity"
Honda Hoot roars into Knoxville with big impact on local economy

19.6.04

Welcome to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: "AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. AND TRUESPORTS, INC. EXTEND PARTNERSHIP FOR ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS"
The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Business Corinthian Colleges, a California-based chain of vocational schools, announced Friday it intends to buy the American Motorcycle Institute for $11 million.

17.6.04

heraldtribune.com: Southwest Florida's Information Leader Legislature brings back motorcycle helmet requirement

14.6.04

Gainesvillesun.com Louisiana house votes for helemts.

11.6.04

Red Bull Copilot: Supermoto Launch Page Not for the bandwidth impaired.
Proton aims to double Gen.2 output by October: "Proton wanted to boost overseas orders by buying a controlling stake in MV Agusta SpA, a motorcycle maker based in Schiranna, Italy, to use the Italian company's brand, analysts cited Mahaleel as saying. It is also seeking an overseas partner to help it gain market share abroad, Mahaleel reportedly said, without elaborating.
Proton said last month it planned to make an offer for an unspecified stake in MV Agusta, which makes the MV Agusta, Cagiva and Husqvarna brand of motorcycles."
Hampton Union Local News: Noise pollution targeted
Headline news from Sky News - Witness the event Police have urged motorcyclists to take greater care in the Isle of Man TT races after the death toll for this year's tournament so far rose to eight.
Indoor motocross OK'd for Windsor
Kuensel Online Biking to Tibet
AP Wire | 06/11/2004 | Union officials concerned of Harley memo with Chinese firm

10.6.04

al.com: News A dispute between Birmingham Mayor Bernard Kincaid and the owner of the old Sears building downtown is threatening efforts to land the U.S. Motorcycle Grand Prix and its millions in economic impact.
The Kentucky Post Residents vs. riders
Motorcycles cause culture clash in tiny Rabbit Hash
Capital News 9 | 24 Hour Local News | HEADLINES | Americade in full swing
Times Ledger: "Underscoring the point, the mayor's news conference was drowned out at times by the roar of a passing motorcycle "
Inside Bikes News UK BIKE SALES STILL DROPPING

9.6.04

Bloomberg.com: U.S. Who will buy Harleys in China?

8.6.04

World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) June 12, 2004
MICHELIN PERFORMANCE MONDAY - JUNE 7: "Rossi wins Michelin's 90th MotoGP victory in a row"
BRITISH SUPERBIKES News - Triumph take on the world (supersport). Triumph returns to world championship 600 racing

6.6.04

The Official MotoGP Website If watching today's Italian GP doesn't get your blood pumping, get you jumping up and down, yellin' at the TV...
Jack, you dead.
al.com: Sports: "Sometimes you can't find your bike. That's quite possible"

3.6.04

DMH.MI: Basic Chart for DUCATI MOTOR HLD - Yahoo! Finance Ducati stock trades near all-time lows. Closing price in Milan was EU1.12 on heavy volume. Lowest closing price was EU1.10 on 26 March 2003.
Bill would silence loud motorcycles

2.6.04

Forbes.com: Harley-Davidson in talks with Chinese cycle maker
Senate approves bill to reinstate motorcycle helmet law
Motorcycle cop injured when hit from behind by second motorcyclist North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County News
Millville lands racing park deal The New Jersey Motorsports Park will feature a 4.7-mile road track, a three-quarter-mile tri-oval, a country club with a pool and tennis courts, car paddocks with room for 1,000 automobiles, luxury suites, track-side condominiums, and seating for 15,000 fans.
Kerry addresses 300 in Riviera Beach: "Then, engine roaring, red and blue lights flashing, he suddenly took off on a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy's Harley Davidson, leaving the Secret Service agents slack-jawed."
Computer glitch may put Honda bikers in fast lane