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American Motorcyclist Association Honors U.S. Lawmakers
The American Motorcyclist Association, which is the premier advocate for motorcyclists’ freedoms in the country, honored 59 current and former federal lawmakers on Feb. 28 for their support of motorcyclists during the just-completed 112th Congress. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) and former Reps. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) and Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) topped the [...]
Chaparral Motorsports Recognized As A Pro Yamaha Dealership
Chaparral Motorsports Earns Yamaha’s Highest Customer Service Recognition Award – Pro Yamaha Chaparral Motorsports was recognized by Yamaha with it’s highest customer service recognition award, the prestigious Pro Yamaha designation. Only Yamaha dealers meeting the highest standards for customer service and training receive the Pro Yamaha Motorsports dealer designation. Pro Yamaha Motorsports dealers deliver [...]
EPA Releases Guidelines For Ethanol Fuel
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new fuel guidelines in response to concern from the American Motorcyclist Association and riders around the country. According to Ultimate Motorcycling, the EPA was previously considering rules that would have dispensed E10 and E15 fuel through the same hose at gas stations in the U.S., a move [...]
US Motorcycle And ATV Sales Grew In 2012
There’s good news for motorcycle fans in the U.S. Despite previously forecasting a decline in motorcycle sales, the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) reported a 2.6 percent increase in the U.S. market during the past year, Motorcycle.com reports. It was the first time since 2002 that new bike sales in all four major segments – scooters, dual [...]
Former Interior Secretary Babbit Urges Obama To Restrict Public Land Use
American Motorcyclist Association Disappointed By Bruce Babbitt Comments Former U.S. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt is wrong to urge President Obama to use executive powers to close off public land, the American Motorcyclist Association said. In a speech at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 5, Babbitt, who served as Interior secretary under [...]
Asterisk Releases New Cyto Cell Knee Brace
Anyone who has taken a hard fall off a motorcycle knows that the knees can be one of the most at-risk parts of the body should an accident occur. Thanks to the latest innovations from Asterisk, all riders can protect their legs with world-class knee braces from the producer of top-of-the-line motorcycle safety gear. The [...]
Fly Racing’s Newest Chest Protector Hits The Market
If you’re cruising down dirt roads at top speeds or doing your best to traverse difficult terrain on an off-road machine, you’ll need to be protected from accidents that could happen to any rider. Wearing helmets and other basic protective gear is a must for anyone, as are roost and chest protectors that can keep [...]
Suzuki Launches Special Promotions For 50th Anniversary
A 50th anniversary is supposed to be celebrated with gold, but don’t tell that to Suzuki. Instead of receiving traditional gifts in honor of the company’s 50th year of production, the manufacturer is celebrating by organizing special contests and promotions for fans throughout the year. Prizes will be given away to customers and fans through [...]
Military Base Expansion Into Johnson Valley OHV Riding Area Hit Snag
Military Efforts To Expand Base Into California’s Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Riding Area Hit Snag The U.S. military can’t spend a dime on expanding a Marine base into the popular Johnson Valley off-highway vehicle riding area in California until the Navy files a report on off-highway riding with Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. On [...]
EPA Changes Stance On Ethanol Requirements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is relaxing its stance on the purchase of E15 ethanol fuel.
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