Flagler Beach bucks trend, buys Honda bikes - News: "Burns proved the bikes' worth during the Fourth Annual Police Motorcycle Skills Challenge -- also known as a skills rodeo -- in New Smyrna Beach on June 26 when he took home a second-place individual trophy in the non-Harley category"
So a cop bike rodeo has to have a "special" category for Harleys.
6.8.10
High-banking turns still await crew - Racing
High-banking turns still await crew - Racing: "The old asphalt remains in Turns 1 and 2, with the exception of the concrete pad used to patch the racetrack following the Daytona 500 pothole incident, which forced two long delays during NASCAR's biggest event.
The big slab of concrete was extracted from the course by a Lane Construction detail, much like a dentist pulling a tooth.
The Speedway had no comment on what will happen to the large, concrete patch."
The big slab of concrete was extracted from the course by a Lane Construction detail, much like a dentist pulling a tooth.
The Speedway had no comment on what will happen to the large, concrete patch."
6.7.10
Racer's love of bikes, wife a lifelong affair - News
Racer's love of bikes, wife a lifelong affair - News: "'I tell you what does frost me is when people that don't ride, don't have anything, give me a hard time for not having a Harley,' [vintage and former AMA pro rider] Kowitz said. 'Like I'm not a motorcycle guy because I don't have a Harley. Excuse me.'"
17.6.10
Op-Ed Columnist - Dad Will Really Like This - NYTimes.com
Op-Ed Columnist - Dad Will Really Like This - NYTimes.com
Nick Kristof plugs Riders for Health (among other charities one could support in lieu of a father's day gift). Is he a MotoGP fan?
Nick Kristof plugs Riders for Health (among other charities one could support in lieu of a father's day gift). Is he a MotoGP fan?
19.5.10
Right or wrong, can't beat NASCAR machine - Columns
Right or wrong, can't beat NASCAR machine - Columns
This is really a journalism story, not so much a motorsports story. Not three months after out-of-town interests took over the News-Journal, its motorsports editor is eyebrow-raisingly critical of NASCAR. Maybe there's hope for the paper after all, in some small way.
This is really a journalism story, not so much a motorsports story. Not three months after out-of-town interests took over the News-Journal, its motorsports editor is eyebrow-raisingly critical of NASCAR. Maybe there's hope for the paper after all, in some small way.
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Crawford County commission cancels bike rally - KOAM TV 7 Joplin and Pittsburg News Weather Sports |
Crawford County commission cancels bike rally - KOAM TV 7 Joplin and Pittsburg News Weather Sports | "the event organizer wanted law enforcement to leave the event each day by 6 p.m. and allow illegal activities such as marijuana usage and nudity."
"ABATE's regional representative did not return phone calls for a comment."
"ABATE's regional representative did not return phone calls for a comment."
26.4.10
Associated Press - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Associated Press - Daytona Beach News-Journal No racing at Biketoberfest this year.
18.4.10
15.4.10
Harley-Davidson takes on Royal Enfield Bullet in India - Times Online
Harley-Davidson takes on Royal Enfield Bullet in India - Times Online: "beloved of Hell’s Angels and crisis-hit middle-aged males"
14.4.10
The Budapest Times - Hungary‘s leading English Language source for daily news
The Budapest Times - Hungary‘s leading English Language source for daily news Pannonia gears up for limited production
9.4.10
8.4.10
Aprilia Allowed to use Gear-Driven Camshaft in World SBK | Road Racer X
Aprilia Allowed to use Gear-Driven Camshaft in World SBK | Road Racer X: "clarification for the regulations was included in the circular sent by the SBK Championship race organisers to teams and constructors on Sunday 28 March, after the Portimao race, the same day as the historic double victory by Max Biaggi and the Aprilia RSV4."
6.4.10
IndyStar.com | MotoGP | The Indianapolis Star
IndyStar.com | MotoGP | The Indianapolis Star Didn't they have some kind of press conference at Indy a few days ago?
5.4.10
UPDATE 1-Kawasaki to boost domestic motorcycle output - Nikkei | Reuters
UPDATE 1-Kawasaki to boost domestic motorcycle output - Nikkei | Reuters: "despite an anemic demand for motorcycles"
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Harley-Davidson revs up for TV campaign | Media News Freedom and rebellion so long as they all dress alike.
22.3.10
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GM Makes Your Entire Windshield a Head-Up Display | Autopia | Wired.com "the lasers could ‘paint’ the edge of the road onto the windshield" Hmmm, where have I seen that before? (start at 3:25)
WGME 13 Maine News
WGME 13 Maine News "The Transportation Committee connected the problem to reports that nearly 40 percent of Maine motorcycles aren't inspected. Faulty and noisy mufflers would fail motorcycles in annual inspections."
Trust.eGrandPrix.org
Trust.eGrandPrix.org: "this innovative approach to motorsport partnership means that the more you race, the more you own."
Widow Files Suit Against Harley-Davidson -- FORT WORTH, Texas, March 16 /PRNewswire/ --
Widow Files Suit Against Harley-Davidson -- FORT WORTH, Texas, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson sued for unintended acceleration?
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Worthplaying | 'SBK X' (PS3/X360/PC) Adds Legendary Roster - Screens & Trailer
Worthplaying | 'SBK X' (PS3/X360/PC) Adds Legendary Roster - Screens & Trailer Next version due in May includes Bostrom, Chili, Bayliss & Edwards.
10.3.10
Speeding Gahanna officer gets job back | The Columbus Dispatch
Speeding Gahanna officer gets job back | The Columbus Dispatch: "A state trooper issued a ticket eight days after the initial traffic stop, after the failure to immediately write the ticket was questioned up the patrol's chain of command."
'Real-Time' Riding & Distracted Drivers | Motorcycle News
'Real-Time' Riding & Distracted Drivers | Motorcycle News What about the distracted motorcycle-riding real-time podcaster?
9.3.10
Live chat with Ruben Xaus on Yahoo! Eurosport
Live chat with Ruben Xaus on Yahoo! Eurosport Relive the 1980s online...
Honda to build second motorcycle production plant in India
Honda to build second motorcycle production plant in India: "operational in the latter half of 2011 with annual production capacity of 600,000 units."
Toshiba Satellite U500 Ducati Edition • Register Hardware
Toshiba Satellite U500 Ducati Edition • Register Hardware: "Toshiba and Ducati: marque 'book pro?"
8.3.10
SunTrust Contingency for AMA Pro Road Racing | Road Racer X
SunTrust Contingency for AMA Pro Road Racing | Road Racer X AMA Pro receives government bailout funds.
4.3.10
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme: Three “L’s” for one Campaign: "Episode 1 explains the real reason why women ride motorcycles: they are guided by their emotions!" Plus, they look really hot when they're posing for photos.
2.3.10
AMA Pro Racing Clarifies Pit Stop And Red Flag Procedures For Daytona News Article // RoadracingWorld.com Does this really mean no pace bike? Can they possibly be doing one thing right? (And why isn't this update on the AMA's website as of this posting, Tuesday morning?)Updated: link to AMA PDF
1.3.10
Honda's $35,000 bonus to win the WERA Superbike Championship is cute, but compare their overall 2009 contingencies to this year's.
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24.2.10
Superbike racing tops MotoGP: Vermeulen
Superbike racing tops MotoGP: Vermeulen Fish like smaller pools. Sounds like something Earl Butts would say.
20.2.10
"Feed the Children" Charity Under Fire - CBS News
"Feed the Children" Charity Under Fire - CBS News: "Only 21-23 percent of your cash donations that people give actually go to program services" among other inconsistencies. Will Yamaha USA continue supporting and promoting this group?
19.2.10
17.2.10
Product Automatically Uploads Rides to Social Media, Tracks Stolen Bikes | Road Racer X ... it uploads evidence to the prosecutor... it cancels your insurance... Step Right Up
16.2.10
AUTO-MOBI.info - ADP Launches Social Media and Reputation Management Solutions
AUTO-MOBI.info - ADP Launches Social Media and Reputation Management Solutions So if someone says "This shop sucks!" ADP has someone there to say, "No, it's really great!"
15.2.10
14.2.10
Daytona 500 wants to get revving again - latimes.com
Daytona 500 wants to get revving again - latimes.com: "there's an old proverb: 'Arrogance diminishes wisdom.' And that's what happened to NASCAR."
13.2.10
NASCAR - CUP: Duel At Daytona Scores Ratings Increase On SPEED - SPEEDtv.com
NASCAR - CUP: Duel At Daytona Scores Ratings Increase On SPEED - SPEEDtv.com: "NASCAR RATINGS MOMENTUM GROWING" The horror. The horror.
Recon Instruments :: Company
Recon Instruments :: Company: "customized solutions for direct-to-eye communications"
New police tool reads your license plate | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | Zanesville Times Recorder
New police tool reads your license plate | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | Zanesville Times Recorder: "Mobile license plate readers are becoming a hit with law enforcement. They can scan several dozen parked or moving vehicles each minute."
12.2.10
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com: Who could have seen this coming? "The Speedway saw this storm forming years ago."
Confederate P120 Fighter : 2009 | Mototype
Confederate P120 Fighter : 2009 | Mototype Photoshop disaster or next gen front brakes?
9.2.10
Soup :: MIC Launches Multi-media Campaign to Permanently Stop Ban on Youth Bikes :: 02-09-2010
Soup :: MIC Launches Multi-media Campaign to Permanently Stop Ban on Youth Bikes :: 02-09-2010 Some Chinese crap is no good but this Chinese crap is really OK!
7.2.10
Gardner takes on national safety role - Local News - News - General - Illawarra Mercury
Gardner takes on national safety role - Local News - News - General - Illawarra Mercury: "the Wollongong Whizz confesses he still has a need for speed."
3.2.10
H-D Donates Motorcycles for Haiti Relief | Road Racer X
H-D Donates Motorcycles for Haiti Relief | Road Racer X Easier than replacing the con rods.
Manheim to Host Special Sale for Daytona Beach Expansion - Dealernews
Manheim to Host Special Sale for Daytona Beach Expansion - Dealernews: "the March 9 sale will feature more than 500 motorcycles, including more than 200 late-model units from Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS)" How many more units do HDFS have in the pipeline?
2.2.10
30.1.10
Novartis 5k 2010: Scott Dixon beats his PR guy by 22 seconds in a 5K. And 8 hours later, starts the race he came here for.
29.1.10
Racing news - newsjournalonline.com
Tom Bledsoe talks progress: "100 percent of my focus has been on Grand-Am since 2006"
27.1.10
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23.1.10
Harley may assemble motorcycles in India «
Harley may assemble motorcycles in India «: "in exchange for the US lifting a ban on Indian mangoes."
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AdelaideNow... Greg Norman still leader of earnings pack
AdelaideNow... Greg Norman still leader of earnings pack: "MotoGP rider Casey Stoner (eighth, $5 million)"
19.1.10
Piaggio Cuts Sales and Marketing Staff - Dealernews
Piaggio Cuts Sales and Marketing Staff - Dealernews: "industry-wide U.S. scooter sales were down about 65 percent last year"
18.1.10
motoring.co.za - Policing the Superbike cheaters: MSA steps in
motoring.co.za - Policing the Superbike cheaters: MSA steps in The latest Superbike technology most likely to appear on streetbikes: tamper-proofing.
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Soup :: Interview: Ducati MotoGP Rider Nick Hayden :: 01-13-2010
Soup :: Interview: Ducati MotoGP Rider Nick Hayden :: 01-13-2010: "Q. I need quick answer with my next question. Straight thinking and no diplomacy. Do you think that Mat Mladin is one of the top five riders in the world?
A. No."
A. No."
13.1.10
TTXGP - The Zero Carbon, Clean Emission Grand Prix
TTXGP - The Zero Carbon, Clean Emission Grand Prix TTXGP: Where you write the rules.
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Doohan, Cross to open second ritzy nightclub in Las Vegas | The Courier-Mail
Doohan, Cross to open second ritzy nightclub in Las Vegas | The Courier-Mail: "In America it's policed differently.
"It's not like you see people spitting in coppers' faces – if you did that there you'd be spreadeagled on the floor with a gun at the back of your head."
"It's not like you see people spitting in coppers' faces – if you did that there you'd be spreadeagled on the floor with a gun at the back of your head."
2.1.10
China and the two-wheeled terror - The National Newspaper
China and the two-wheeled terror - The National Newspaper: "120 million battery-powered two-wheelers zipping up and down China’s thoroughfares."
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