NMC Introducing our Looky Looky Bars. These cool vintage looking bars are a replica of our infamous Looky Looky bike handlebars. They measure 29″ grip to grip, 8″ height, 11.5″ base, with the flat part of the base measuring 5.5″, along with a 5″ pullback. Get ‘em while they’re hot!
Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new, state-of-the-art Z1 Mini Mid Frame System. These new systems have the smallest power modules ever! These were specifically designed for Bobber and Chopper style bikes with round oil tanks or springs under the seat with no place to hide anything. Wire-Plus products are built to survive the rugged urban environment. Their products feature vibration resistant, solid-state breaker technology (the breakers never have to be replaced) and a replaceable start relay that can be purchased at any auto parts store.
Their power modules are submersible waterproof and very compact in size with harnesses that are engineered to be smaller than any other on the market. The lighting control module controls the operation of the front and rear turn signals and provides load equalization and auto cancelling. It also operates the rear turn signals as brake lights and running lights with one wire hook-up. Wire Plus’ main focus is on the reliability of everything that they manufacture.
These modules are supplied with a billet aluminum cover, for visible mounting, with holes for viewing the onboard diagnostic LED’s and measure just 1.9” W x 2.1” H x 1” Deep! They mount anywhere in the oil tank area and are vibration resistant and waterproof! Wire Plus also manufactures a complete line of self-diagnostic wiring systems to fit any stock or custom bike application.
WP191 Mid Frame system with harness for stock style handlebar controls. (Lighting control module and compression releases included)
WP192 Mid Frame system with chopper style harness for minimal system switches. (Compression releases included)
WP193 Mid Frame system with harness for stock style handlebar controls. (Compression releases included)
Wire Plus has been providing innovative high quality products for the V-Twin market for the past decade and continues to provide their customers with the most cutting edge technology needed to survive in the Harley-Davidson and custom bike markets. That’s why industry icons like Orange County Choppers among many
others use Wire Plus for their bikes. In addition to these world-renowned custom bike builders, Wire Plus products can also be found on most of the top custom production bikes.
For those interested in obtaining more information on Wire Plus, you can reach them at (620) 221-2417 or check them out online at www.wire-plus.com/ or email them at sales@wire-plus.com.
From a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation…
U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced federal guidance to expressly prohibit texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and buses. The prohibition is effective immediately and is the latest in a series of actions taken by the Department to combat distracted driving since the Secretary convened a national summit on the issue last September.
“We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the roads with them to be safe,” said Secretary LaHood. “This is an important safety step and we will be taking more to eliminate the threat of distracted driving.”
The action is the result of the Department’s interpretation of standing rules. Truck and bus drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750.
“Our regulations will help prevent unsafe activity within the cab,” said Anne Ferro, Administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). “We want to make it crystal clear to operators and their employers that texting while driving is the type of unsafe activity that these regulations are intended to prohibit.”
FMCSA research shows that drivers who send and receive text messages take their eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds out of every 6 seconds while texting. At 55 miles per hour, this means that the driver is traveling the length of a football field, including the end zones, without looking at the road. Drivers who text while driving are more than 20 times more likely to get in an accident than non-distracted drivers. Because of the safety risks associated with the use of electronic devices while driving, FMCSA is also working on additional regulatory measures that will be announced in the coming months.
During the September 2009 Distracted Driving Summit, the Secretary announced the Department’s plan to pursue this regulatory action, as well as rulemakings to reduce the risks posed by distracted driving. President Obama also signed an Executive Order directing federal employees not to engage in text messaging while driving government-owned vehicles or with government-owned equipment. Federal employees were required to comply with the ban starting on December 30, 2009.
The regulatory guidance on today’s announcement will be on public display in the Federal Register January 26 and will appear in print in the Federal Register on January 27.
The public can follow the progress of the U.S. Department of Transportation in working to combat distracted driving www.distraction.gov.
Retrieved January 29, 2010; from http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1708
Form-Fitting and Nearly Indestructible
MILWAUKEE (Jan. 2010) – The newest Performance Eyewear from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line delivers unmatched comfort and durability with its patented ForceFlex™ technology. New to the motorcycle industry and exclusive to Harley-Davidson, this enhanced multi-injection molding process creates an unbreakable, bendable soft rubber frame that flexes to fit nearly any size face and inside a helmet. The frame’s custom fit and exceptional comfort are backed by a lifetime warranty. The lenses are scratch-resistant, filter out 100% of UV radiation and meet or exceed all safety standards. The Legendary Performance Eyewear (P/N 98289-10VM, $45) – one of two frame styles with two graphics options – is available beginning in January at H-D dealerships.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson MotorClothes products, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call 1.800.LUV.2RIDE in the U.S. or Canada.
Specialty Vehicle Institute of America
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2010 — A report released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC 2008 Annual Report of ATV Deaths and Injuries”) shows a continuation of the decline in fatalities and injuries associated with all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use. According to the CPSC, total ATV-related injuries in 2008 decreased 10 percent from 2007, with injuries to children under 16 declining six percent.
CPSC also reported that the risk of injury per 10,000 four-wheel ATVs in use declined by 15 percent from 2007 to 2008. This is the seventh straight year that injury risk for ATV riders has decreased, and it is now lower than at any time since CPSC began calculating this injury risk in 1985. Four-wheel ATVs have become increasingly popular with an increase of more than 300% since 1998 in the number of vehicles in use to over 10 million.
“The CPSC report again shows that the commitment of the member companies of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) to rider education, parental supervision, and state legislation is working,” said Paul Vitrano, executive vice president, SVIA. “Since 1984, the major manufacturers and distributors of ATVs in the United States have worked closely with the CPSC to implement ongoing safety initiatives.”
In 2009, the industry’s voluntary ANSI/SVIA standards were made mandatory as a result of federal legislation. The mandatory standards require all ATV manufacturers and distributors, regardless of where the product is manufactured (imported or U.S.), to adhere to the same safety standards and training programs established and followed by the SVIA member companies for more than two decades. This includes newer companies in the U.S. market that had previously elected not to participate in safety programs developed by established manufacturers and in some cases targeted inappropriate models to youth riders. Under the legislation, all ATV manufacturers now must certify that their products conform to the mandatory standards, and file safety action plans with the CPSC.
SVIA, however, remains concerned that the effective ban on the sale of youth model ATVs resulting from the lead content provisions contained in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act will likely result in children under 12 years of age riding the more accessible larger and faster adult-size vehicles, creating – in the CPSC’s own words – a “more serious and immediate risk of injury or death” than any risk from lead exposure.
“CPSC studies have found that approximately 90 percent of injuries to children under 16 occur on adult-sized ATVs,” said Vitrano. “We strongly encourage the CPSC and Congress to end the ban on the sale of youth model ATVs and motorcycles.”
The ATV industry is committed to the safety of its customers and will continue to promote and enhance its multi-tiered efforts to increase awareness of the proper operation and use of ATVs. Unfortunately, more than 92% of ATV-related fatalities involve one or more behaviors that the industry strongly and visibly warns against in its rider education programs, in all its literature, and on the vehicles themselves.
To that end we urge all ATV enthusiasts and their families to follow the Golden Rules:
1. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.
2. Never ride on public roads — another vehicle could hit you.
3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.
5. Ride an ATV that’s right for your age.
6. Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.
7. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
8. Take an ATV RiderCourse; call toll-free at 800.887.2887, or take the free E-Course at www.atvsafety.org/
The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America® promotes the safe and responsible use of all-terrain vehicles through rider training, public awareness campaigns and state legislation. Additionally, the SVIA works to preserve access to off-road lands and expand riding opportunities. The SVIA is a resource for ATV research, statistics and vehicle standards. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the SVIA develops standards for the equipment, configuration and performance requirements of ATVs.
Based in Irvine, Calif., the SVIA is a not-for-profit industry association sponsored by Arctic Cat, BRP, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, Polaris, Suzuki, Tomberlin, Tomoto and Yamaha. Visit the SVIA online at www.svia.org. For safety information or to enroll in the ATV RiderCourseSM nearest you, visit www.atvsafety.org/or call (800) 887-2887.
Guaranteed to Keep You Dry with Gore-Tex Paclite Material
MILWAUKEE (Jan. 6, 2010) – For the first time ever, the quality and performance of the legendary FXRG® line is now available as rain gear. The new FXRG Rain Jacket (P/N 98240-10VM, $295) and FXRG Rain Pant (P/N 98241-10VM, $255) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line are backed with a Guaranteed to Keep You Dry® promise, thanks to waterproof and breathable 100-percent nylon Gore-Tex® Paclite® material. Both are seam-sealed, with elastic cuffs/waist and Velcro® storm flap closures. 3M® Scotchlite® Reflective Material integrates improved visibility and style, while the included storage bags keep each item easily packable. Available in S-5XL sizes.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson MotorClothes products, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call 1.800.LUV.2RIDE in the U.S. or Canada.
The FXRG Rain Jacket and Pant will be available beginning in January 2010 at most Harley-Davidson dealerships.
S&S Cycle, Inc. has announced the appointment of Gary Wenzel to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Wenzel, a 10 year veteran in aftermarket, comes from BRP US, Inc where he served as Director of Parts and Accessories. While at BRP, Wenzel was involved in launching the Evinrude brand e-commerce site, increasing dealer support through an efficient internal and external sales network, improving product availability through an expanded distribution footprint and developing an alternate channel strategy that reached a broader customer base.
In his new role, Wenzel will oversee sales and marketing efforts throughout the S&S Cycle’s dealer, distributor and OE channels. He will report to George Smith, CEO and acting President of S&S Cycle.
“We are very excited to have Gary join the S&S Cycle team”, stated Smith. “The market environment is evolving more rapidly today than ever before and to maintain S&S Cycle’s leadership position as the premier provider of performance motorcycle products, we must have the agility to evolve with it. Wenzel brings innovative brand, product, and customer service strategies that will bring value to our channel partners and help drive S&S Cycle’s continued success.”
When a plane crashed into Daniel Happy’s Sanford, Fl home in 2007, his life changed forever.
Twelve-year-old Daniel (right, with friend Drew Goins) receives care on an outpatient basis at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati. He was burned on 95 percent of his body when a plane crashed into his home in 2007.
Daniel sustained second- and third-degree burns over 95 percent of his body. His parents sustained burns as well. And tragically, Daniel’s four-year-old sister Gabrielle was killed in the horrific accident that made national news.
Only hours after the crash, Daniel was airlifted from a local hospital to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati. The burns on Daniel’s body were so extensive he was not expected to survive but amazingly, he did. During the next seven months he spent in the hospital, he underwent multiple surgeries and grueling physical therapy. But by the time he was released from the hospital, he had made tremendous progress.
Daniel’s mother decided it would be in her son’s best interest to relocate to Cincinnati so he could continue his treatment. Daniel is now seen on an outpatient basis at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati. The hospital continues to provide all necessary care to Daniel, and to all its patients, without financial obligation.
When Daniel was ready to return to school, the hospital’s school re-entry program helped ease him back into the school setting by providing his classmates with lessons on empathy and acceptance.
Extremely outgoing and a good student, Daniel has flourished at his new school and has even started a campus-wide fundraising program called “Happy Tabs for Shriners Hospitals.” The initial goal to collect 1 million aluminum can tabs was achieved in just a few short months. The students then collected a second million tabs, and have connected with dozens of people across the country who collect tabs on behalf of their program. The money Happy and his schoolmates collect from the sale of the aluminum tabs helps provide a variety of items for patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
In recognition of his accomplishments, Daniel was recently selected to represent Shriners Hospitals for Children as a patient ambassador for the 85th East-West Shrine Game, held January 23, 2010, in Orlando, Fl.
As a patient ambassador for the 85th East-West Shrine Game, Happy represents more than 120,000 children currently receiving care at the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children throughout North America. He attended official East-West Shrine Game events and took center-field on game-day for the coin toss.
The East-West Shrine Game is the longest-running college all-star football game in the country. While the teams are divided by East and West, the players come together for the beneficiary of the event, Shriners Hospitals for Children.
An avid and enthusiastic football fan, Happy is excited to be chosen to be part of the East-West Shrine Game. It is yet another positive milestone on his road to healing and recovery.
Make a gift today to help children like Daniel who are coping with devastating burn injuries or other serious medical conditions. Donate now.
Online beta program was launched June 2009 to provide an additional learning experience that enhances ATV rider safety
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2010 – Last June, the ATV Safety Institute (ASI) unveiled a suite of free interactive online safety courses on its website (http://www.atvsafety.org/). Since then, more than 5,000 all-terrain vehicle riders and prospective enthusiasts went online to participate in the beta training program. The online courses will move from beta to production at the end of Q1 2010.
The ASI ATV Safety Online courses are custom-designed for specific target audiences: adult, teen (12-15 years old) and youth (6-11 years old). The adult e-course also includes tips and advice for parents and guardians to coach and supervise youth throughout their ongoing learning process.
In the first six months of the beta program ending December 2009, enrollees in the e-courses included 3,672 adults, 1,009 teens and 445 children. ASI’s goal in providing the interactive online courses is to complement traditional ASI training offerings with a convenient, 24/7 Internet option.
“We realize how critical the Internet is to the educational process, and what an essential communications tool it is for American families today,” said Paul Vitrano, executive vice president, ASI. “We’re very pleased with the strong response to the beta-launch of ASI’s e-Learning courses. Day or night, weekdays or weekends, adults, teens and children can prepare in advance for the hands-on ATV RiderCourse or brush up on skills and safety information after taking the course. The combination of the ATV RiderCourse and online e-courses provides an expanded learning experience that enhances rider safety.”
Each self-paced ATV Safety Online course runs about two hours and focuses on ASI’s Golden Rules and the fundamentals of the ATV itself and riding, with an emphasis on risk management and avoidance. The online courses include real-riding-experience videos from a rider’s point of view, animation, and interactive learning exercises and quizzes to self-test knowledge gained
To engage teenagers and children 6 to 11 years of age, the ASI e-courses are introduced by avid ATV riders Christopher and Kyle Massey, stars of the Disney Channel TV shows “That’s So Raven” and “Cory in the House” and the Nickelodeon show “Zoey 101.” Their mother, Angel Massey, implores parents and guardians in the adult e-course to supervise their children while riding, as she does when riding with Christopher and Kyle.
The ASI online safety courses were designed in conjunction with CraneMorley (http://www.cranemorley.com/) and the current beta versions have won three international awards in the creative industry.
The ATV Safety Institute’s Golden Rules:
1. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.
2. Never ride on public roads — another vehicle could hit you.
3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.
5. Ride an ATV that’s right for your age.
6. Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.
7. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
8. Take an ATV RiderCourse; call toll-free at 800.887.2887, and take the free E-Course at www.atvsafety.org.
The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute® develops rider training programs and promotes the safe and responsible use of ATVs. The ASI works to reduce crashes and injuries resulting from improper ATV use. Formed in 1988, the ASI is a not-for-profit division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America®. For safety information or to enroll in the ATV RiderCourseSM nearest you, visit www.atvsafety.org or call (800) 887-2887.
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If you never been you owe it to yourself to go at least once … Rolling Thunder.
There are lots of ways to get there. There is the Ride to the Wall-Southern Style, the Auto-Train, ship your bike and fly, ride up with my Chapter. We usually stay overnight in Florence, SC on Thursday night and ride into DC on Friday. The candlelight vigil is Friday night, Saturday can be as full of things to do as you like. We usually participate in the TAPs program for the children. There are visits to Ft Washington Harley, Arlington, Walter Reed, there is a program at the Lincoln Memorial; there is a vendor area near the Viet Nam Wall, lots of places to see and things to do. Sunday is ride day. It starts in the Pentagon Parking lot with a family reunion with about 500,000 of your favorite relatives and ends at the reflection pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. That’s after the ride over Memorial Bridge and down Constitution Avenue, all this for a 15-20 minute ride. Why you say? Because we are there to tell our elected officials we will never forget those still missing and unaccounted for. We will hold them accountable until the last one is accounted for.
Several folks are staying at the Crowne Plaza in Crystal City because Bo McCormick has worked a deal for free parking; and talking to the chef about a buffet setup for Saturday morning, Saturday evening and Sunday morning, like he did last year. I can’t remember what price he negotiated, but it was around $100 a night. If you double up it would only be $50. When you call ask for Rolling Thunder rates. The food costs are above the room costs, but were reasonable.
Our Chapter will be leaving early Thursday morning 27 May. Usually we head back on Monday morning (Memorial Day). I’m not sure if we are going over to ride the Dragon or head straight back. Regardless, you can’t get lost. Just point south and keep going til you see Tampa. I’ve ridden 301 a couple of times. It takes a little longer, but beats the Interstate.
It’s a great ride and a ton of fun. You won’t regret it. You have plenty of time to plan for it.
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Jim Linesberry
President
Rolling Thunder
Florida Chapter 11
www.RollingThunderFL11.com
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