Born To Ride News

Myrtle Beach, SC- The latest introduction to the ever-growing line of quality intakes and products from Wimmer Machine is the Ultra Sucker air cleaner. It was designed to work with all V-Twin (USA) motors, both with carburetors and fuel injection systems including DBW. The Ultra Sucker provides provide better airflow and is part of the world famous line up of products offered from Wimmer Machine. Increased performance and looks form this totally CNC made in USA intake. Rain protection also available. There are also two types of breathing systems. Our patented top breathers or the new IBS totally enclosed system. The choice is yours.

The CNC machined billet intake is available in several finishes…luxurious chrome, polished or black anodized. The easy-to-service “lifetime” filter is available in four different colors… red, blue, black and purple. Rain socks are available for nasty weather riding. You can mix and match to achieve your desired look.

When it comes to aftermarket intakes, Wimmer Custom Cycle continually outperforms its competition. For over a decade, Wimmer has stayed on the cutting edge of technology, producing some of the best intakes on the market. Wimmer’s intakes not only look great, but will also increase the performance and horsepower of your bike…guaranteed! “We proudly stand at the top of our industry as the King of Intakes,” exclaimed Lee Wimmer, founder and president of Wimmer Custom Cycle. Top custom bike builders and award winning bikes from around the globe use Wimmer intakes.

For further information on intakes, please contact Wimmer Custom Cycle directly at 1-866-Hot Cycle (1-866-468-2925) and 215.721.4110. You can also view their complete product line at http://www.wimmermachine.com/ or drop them an email at info@wimmermachine.com. Wimmer Custom Cycle, 11670 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Dealer inquiries invited!

Harley-Davidson and the Golden Gods

Rob Halford on Cross Bones

Harley-Davidson will be front and center at the second annual Revolver magazine Golden Gods hard-rock music awards at Los Angeles’s Club Nokia, April 8 when 2010 Revolver Golden God award winner Rob Halford, lead singer of Judas Priest, rides a customized Harley-Davidson Cross Bones motorcycle onto the awards stage to receive the award from Ozzy Osbourne. The pre-recorded awards presentation will air on the VH1 Classic cable channel on May 22.

Exclusive motorcycle parking will also be provided for participants in Glendale H-D’s Ride to the Revolver Golden Gods group ride from the dealership to Club Nokia the evening of the awards show. Twenty lucky riders will win pre-show VIP access to meet the Golden Gods.

New for this year, fans can cast their votes to choose who will take home the awards for “Best Guitarist,” “Best Drummer,” “Best Vocalist,” “Album of the Year,” “Best Live Band,” “Best Underground Band,” “Most Metal Athlete,” “Hottest Chick(s) in Metal” and “Comeback Of The Year” at revolvermag.com/goldengods. Voting ends on Wednesday, March 31.

As an added bonus, everyone who casts a vote will be entered for a chance to win one of three Harley-Davidson prize packs, including a free Riders Edge course for two, or a free three-day Harley-Davidson Authorized Rental, plus a $100 Harley-Davidson Gift Card to get geared up.

Celebrate Women Riders Month at the Big Event in Milwaukee

Online registration for Harley-Davidson’s May 22-23 event in Milwaukee celebrating international Women Riders Month is now open. To register, visit the events section of h-d.com/womenriders.

Women riders from all over the world will gather for the weekend, which features demo rides and other activities at the H-D Museum. The Milwaukee event is also highlighted by a group ride on Saturday that ends at a Downtown Street Party featuring live music, great food, a beer garden, and more. The event will also feature a Chapter Challenge, with awards for the club with the most women registered for the event, and also for most members registered overall.

Don’t miss the biggest party of the year for women riders, no matter what type of motorcycle you ride. There will be activities for non-riders too, like the Harley-Davidson Experience motorcycle simulator, where no motorcycle license is needed to ride!

The $35 registration fee includes:

Exclusive Commemorative Charm for the Event

Free Admission to the H-D Museum

Participation in the Milwaukee Group Ride

Participation in the Wisconsin Products Passport Ride

Local Merchant Discounts

Harley Does Austin

Going to South by Southwest? Like beer, rock and free motorcycles?

If you’re headed to Austin for SxSW, come to Club DeVille (900 Red River) from noon to 6pm on March 20. There’ll be live music from Priestess, Thee Oh Sees, River City Tan Lines and Bear Hands. If the music isn’t enough, Harley-Davidson is also giving away a Forty-Eight motorcycle and free swag like t-shirts, bandanas and cozys. You can also experience the Thrill of the Throttle by hopping on one of our Dark Custom bikes even if you’re new to riding or not licensed. Plus, check out some of the best work from Art of Rebellion – with tanks and tins painted by the likes of Frank Kozik, Tara McPherson, Brian Ewing and more.

Follow all of H-D’s action from SxSW at facebook.com/darkcustom.

Harley-Davidson’s Ultimate UFC Weekend Contest Goes Live

Fans of the Ultimate Fighting Championship can register starting March 22 on UFC.com for a chance to win the Grand Prize of an Ultimate UFC Weekend experience at UFC 116. The winner will receive 4 Octagon side tickets, front row seats for the weigh-in, and a Meet & Greet with UFC’s Dana White, the fighters, and the Octagon Girls following the weigh-in.