Born To Ride News

XR1200s Backflipped on Two Continents

The race was on in late November between two motorcycle daredevils on opposite sides of the world competing to be the first to backflip a Harley Davidson XR1200 motorcycle. Australia’s Kain Saul beat American Chuck Carothers to the punch when he accomplished the feat in Sydney on November 27, just a day ahead of Carothers’ successful jump in Prague. Saul’s jump is believed to be the first ever successful backflip for any fullsize street motorcycle (non-motocross or dirt bike). 

Links to videos of jumps:

Kain Saul in Sydney:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqgwo_WdyRo

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Kain Saul Practice Jump:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sc9zKil6BY

Chuck Carothers in Prague: http://www.youtube.com/?v=vvivlJt0HTE

Harley-Davidson Gift Cards Now Available Online

Just in time for the holiday gift season, Harley-Davidson Gift Cards are now available for purchase online by visiting h-d.com/giftcard.

Gift Cards can be purchased in any amount from $25 to $250 and are redeemable at 700 authorized, participating Harley-Davidson retail locations nationwide (visit h-d.com/giftcard for a list of participating dealers), at H-D Factory Tour locations, and at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. The H-D Gift Card can be used to purchase most any products sold at H-D dealers including Genuine Parts, Accessories, MotorClothes, Official H-D Licensed Products, Rider’s Edge rider education training, etc. Harley-Davidson Gift Cards can be shipped directly, along with a special message or greeting, to the recipient or can be mailed to the purchaser.

Harley-Davidson Gift Cards have no expiration date, no service fees, and there’s never a fee to use or activate the card.  Lost or stolen cards can be replaced if the cardholder provides the gift card account number and proof of purchase.

 Marissa Miller on Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien

During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Conan O-Brien, supermodel Marissa Miller discussed her involvement in Harley-Davidson’s recent Military Appreciation Campaign. A newly licensed motorcyclist, Miller currently owns a 2010 Harley-Davidson Nightster. See the clip of her interview at: http://www.tonightshowwithconanobrien.com/video/episodes/#vid=1179309