American Motorcyclist Association
Heading into summer, you may be thinking to yourself that now might be a good time to buy a bike, new or used. We’re here to help you find a little commuter machine or the bike of your dreams the easy way. With modern technology, you can use the internet
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For 2020, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company is offering a new Fat Boy 30th anniversary model that features dark finishes, bronze highlights and a blacked-out Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine. Only 2,500 will be made. Each will feature a serial number number plate on the fuel tank console. Introduced in 1990, the Fat
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The Bonhams auction house and the Harley-Davidson Motor Company have joined forces to sell a one-of-a-kind LiveWire electric motorcycle to raise money for the United Way Worldwide COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. The online auction takes place until 4 p.m. ET on May 26. Bonhams is waving its auction
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Are the soles of your favorite motocross boots warn out? Can’t afford a new pair of boots right now? AMA partner MX Boot Resole & Repair offers a low-cost alternative that will get you back on the track or trails in no time. The Southern California company can resole or
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Imagine 2,000 acres of riding nirvana in Missouri with more than 50 miles of trails. Welcome to the St. Joe State Park near Park Hills in southeastern Missouri. St. Joe State Park offers some unique riding opportunities. Wooded trails twist and turn and wind their way up and down hills
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South Carolina event almost halted Laurens, S.C. — Mid East Racing drew more than 700 entries to the hare scrambles competition at Strange’s Ranch in Laurens, S.C., May 9-10, after some last-minute wrangling with government officials. Organizer Buren Hamrick said the governor’s office and county health officials canceled the competition
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Miguel Duhamel was a dominant AMA roadracer in the 1990s and early 2000s, and was a true iron man of the sport. Here are a dozen interesting facts about Duhamel, who was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2016. Duhamel is Canadian, born in Lasalle, Quebec, in
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The Haystack Mountain OHV Area, just off U.S. 70 22 miles northeast of Roswell, N.M., features 1,920 acres of trails to ride. Enthusiasts can find the proper terrain for their skill levels, from rock to sandy washes to deep gullies with difficult hill climbs. The Haystack Mountain OHV Area is
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An initiative called the AARE Generous Giving Program is in a position to help the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame through donations. How? The American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, the 501c3 nonprofit established by the AMA to raise money for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, is a participating charity in
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Five competition disciplines featured at annual celebration of America’s motorcycling heritage PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Motorcycle racers across the nation may now sign up to participate in 2020 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which are July 10-12 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The annual celebration of America’s motorcycling heritage
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Haynes North America becomes AMA Benefit Partner PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Haynes North America Inc., publisher of the popular Haynes, Chilton and Clymer repair manuals, offers members of the American Motorcyclist Association 15 percent discount on print and online manuals purchased through the company website. “AMA members are hands on, and
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The Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire scheduled for June 13-21 has been postponed to Aug. 22-30 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, Johnstown, Pa.’s Thunder in the Valley that was set for June 25-28 has been canceled. Organizers hope motorcyclists from around the country will plan to attend
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You may be stuck at home because of the coronavirus restrictions, but you can still start planning for an overseas long-distance ride or perform some basic maintenance on your motorcycle. The May 2020 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine tells you how. You can read the dirt or street issues online
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Ohio offers some great off-road riding with 145 miles of trails in the Wayne National Forest near Nelsonville in the southeastern part of the state. The Wayne National Forest is more than just one area. There are three separate riding areas. Monday Creek is the closest to the Columbus metro
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National and regional news for motorcyclists National and Regional News WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Clean Fuels Deployment Act of 2020 authorizes $500 million over five years to help retailers sell higher ethanol blends—primarily E15—expand the geographic area selling ethanol blends and support the biodiesel, bioheat and aviation fuel markets. Rep.
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — During the COVID-19 outbreak, riders everywhere are anxious to see a return to normal so that we can head out to our favorite trails, scenic roadways, and motorcycling events. For now, many of us are following directives to stay at home. Others live in areas where riding
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Racer, designer, engineer and editor was 90 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Joe Bolger, a 2004 inductee into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, died Tuesday, April 21, from complications resulting from a fall at his Barre, Mass., home, his family said. He was 90 years old and had been in failing
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association has named Matthew Miles as its Director of Communications. Miles, most recently with American magazine publisher Bonnier Corp., begins his new job May 1 at the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, which also houses the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Miles will
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You can’t talk about motorcycling in the 1990s without remembering “Mr. Daytona” Scott Russell, AMA Supersport champ Miguel Duhamel and the “King of Supercross” Jeremy McGrath, who all were eventually inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Here’s a look at those awe-inspiring racers and other notable people and
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BMW Motorrad has been building motorcycles for almost 100 years, so when the company decided to reach back in time for styling and no-frills technology for a new cruiser it had plenty of bikes to choose from. The exercise resulted in the 2021 BMW R 18 cruiser, which BMW Motorrad
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