Born To Ride News

AMA Says NYC Council Unfairly Targets Motorcycle Sound

THE American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) says New York City Council is about to give final approval to a bill that discriminates against motorcyclists and imposes severe, out-of-line penalties. Read more…

Survivors Aim to Share Passion and Raise Funds during Nine Day West Coast Ride

MILWAUKEE (October 7, 2009) – On Friday, 32 female breast cancer survivors from the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada and Australia, departed Marina De Rey on a 900-mile, 9-day motorcycle journey up the famed Pacific Coast Highway to prove that breast cancer can’t defeat the human spirit.  Dubbed Amazon Heart Thunder, the fifth anniversary of the ride also challenges the participants to raise funds for breast cancer charities and as of today, they’ve raised $63,000.  Harley-Davidson Motor Company has been a proud sponsor every year. Read more…

Photo Kevin Duke

By Kevin Duke

It’s no secret that China has an enormous population. But did you know that, of the 50 million motorcycles sold globally in 2008, about half – 27 million – were produced in China? Read more…

Gail Dewitt on her trike

 The ANABD (American National Association for Bikers with a Disability) was set up in the United States in January 2009 by one woman who has dedicated her retired life to helping disabled bikers get back on the road. The idea that disabled people cannot ride motorcycles, scooters or trikes is unacceptable. Read more…

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If you ever imagine what a motorcycle in the future look at the designs of this motor. Some had been made, but not practical to enter mass production line. Some may be new again just a creative design course. Read more…

Vehicle of the Week
Hot Wheel
Dan Lienert

We love reading about new products and designs from Bombardier, mostly because besides building things like airplanes and subway cars, the privately held, Quebec-based company also builds fun stuff like Rotax karts, Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Bombardier ATVs, Sea-Doo sport boats and Johnson and Evinrude outboard engines. Read more…

Strip Club Choppers is one of America’s fastest growing parts, accessories, and clothing manufacturers. Started in 2006, Strip Club Choppers has enjoyed phenomenal growth in a short period of time. 

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I love this bike and it is rolling part of the history of my company. I ride it constantly and know it better than any bike I’ve built since. It is for sale but only to the right person. The price is not important, but rather knowing it is going to a good home. Contact lockbaker@easternfabrications.com for info. 

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