Archive for July, 2009

  • Sugar Bear and Michael Lichter Celebrated by Broken Spoke Campground

    Sugar Bear and Michael Lichter Celebrated by Broken Spoke Campground

    Sturgis, SD: On Sunday, August 2nd, the Broken Spoke Saloon & Campground will honor and celebrate two undeniable innovators in the motorcycle industry on the Sugar Bear/Michael Lichter Ride. The ride is open to the public and departs at 3:00pm from the Broken Spoke Campground...

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  • BUELL INTRODUCES 1125RR RACING MOTORCYCLE

    BUELL INTRODUCES 1125RR RACING MOTORCYCLE

    EAST TROY, Wis. (July 15, 2009) – Buell Motorcycle Company today introduced the 1125RR, a race-use only motorcycle intended for competition in the AMA Pro Racing American Superbike class. “The 1125RR is designed to give privateer racers a turn-key machine to compete in the American...

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  • Xtreme Green Products’ X Rider is first electric highway motorcycle to receive EPA certification

    Xtreme Green Products’ X Rider is first electric highway motorcycle to receive EPA certification

    From a press release issued by Xtreme Green Products Inc. Las Vegas, NV, July 09, 2009 — Xtreme Green Products, Inc. (XGP), an eco-vehicle company specializing in the development of electric land vehicles and personal watercraft, has announced today that the X Rider has become...

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  • COME JOIN US TO CELEBRATE  BRADLEY’S LIFE…

    COME JOIN US TO CELEBRATE BRADLEY’S LIFE…

    VISITATION   SUNDAY – JULY 19, 2009  7:00pm – 9:00pm HILLSBOROUGH MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 2323 W. BRANDON BLVD. BRANDON, FL 33511     MEMORIAL SERVICE   MONDAY – JULY 20, 2009  11:00am ST. STEPHENS CATHOLIC CHURCH 504 BELL SHOALS RD. BRANDON, FL 33569 IN LIEU...

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  • Harley-Davidson (HOG) aficionados were not buying new bikes in the second quarter.

    Harley-Davidson (HOG) aficionados were not buying new bikes in the second quarter.

    The motorcycle maker this morning said net income plunged 91% to $19.8 million, or 8 cents per share, from $222.8 million, or 95 cents per share, in the same period last year. Revenue fell 27% to $1.15 billion. Analysts were looking for earnings of 24 cents per...

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  • Brad Ruel, from The Wrench passes away

    Brad Ruel, from The Wrench passes away

    Brad Ruel 43, international custom bike builder from Brandon, FL passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, July 14, 2009.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  Ron Galletti owner of Born To Ride, Tampa, FL says, “Brad was one of the good...

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  • S&S Cycle Announces Price Reductions

    S&S Cycle Announces Price Reductions

    Viola, WI (July 2, 2009) S&S Cycle announces a reduction in price for two of their premium products, the S&S high performance clutch, and the S&S single bore tuned induction kits. “We know these are both excellent products, and that they are superior to just...

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  • H.O.G. MEMBERS RODE 4,373,937 MILES ON MILLION MILE MONDAY

    H.O.G. MEMBERS RODE 4,373,937 MILES ON MILLION MILE MONDAY

    MILWAUKEE – (July 2, 2009) On Monday, June 29, 2009, Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members around the world logged 4,373,937 miles during the club’s second annual Million Mile Monday riding marathon. “Our members set the bar pretty high after last year’s three million miles, and...

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  • Dan & Cyndie Dorsch Memorial Ride

    Dan & Cyndie Dorsch Memorial Ride

    Sunday August 9, meeting at Fun Bike Center. “All bikes are welcome” Registration begins at 9:30am and we will leave at 11:00am. The ride will end at Mojo’s where there will be a 50/50 raffle.The first 200 riders get a t-shirt. Rain date They will...

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  • CEO, Dan Dorsch of Lakeland, FL Fun Bike Center killed in Plane Crash

    CEO, Dan Dorsch of Lakeland, FL Fun Bike Center killed in Plane Crash

    The motorcycle community is devastated to learn that a weekend trip to New York turns fatal for Dan, his wife, and others.  A man that truly brought “Fun” to motorcycling now has a community mourning his loss. He had a vision of bringing more jobs...

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