Transportation Bill Includes Motorcycle-Friendly Provisions
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved four amendments at a June hearing that the AMA lobbied for, in conjunction with the Motorcycle Riders Foundation.
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Ride Colorado’s Gunnison National Forest
- by Jim Witters
- June 22, 2020
Colorado has many great off-highway riding trails, and some of the best are in the central part of the state, in the Pitkin area of the Gunnison National Forest. The Pitkin area has a rich history and spectacular scenery. Head out from Pitkin in any direction to explore forest, mountains and even ghost towns.
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Sturgis City Council Backs Limited Bike Rally
- by Jim Witters
- June 22, 2020
The Sturgis, S.D., City Council voted to back a modified Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Aug. 7-16, the Rapid City Journal reported. Council members voted to cancel the traditional opening ceremony, B-1 flyover, photo towers and other events. There will be hand sanitizing stations throughout the city because of the COVID-19 virus.
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Here Are Some Considerations for Sprocket Changes
- by Jim Witters
- June 22, 2020
f you have a chain-drive street bike and want to change your gearing, here are a few things to consider. For better low-speed acceleration, fit a smaller countershaft sprocket or a larger sprocket on the rear wheel. Want to increase fuel mileage and decrease engine wear on long highway runs? Just reverse that advice.
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AMA Wishes All Fathers a Happy Father’s Day
- by Jim Witters
- June 18, 2020
An AMA membership is a value-packed Father’s Day gift PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association wishes families across the country a happy Father’s Day and reminds sons and daughters of the value of a gift AMA membership. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. “There are many fathers across the county who ride motorcycles and
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Reopening June 22
- by Matthew Miles
- June 17, 2020
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, closed to visitors since March 20 in compliance with Ohio's coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen on Monday, June 22, for the enjoyment of fans and students of motorcycling history.
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Honda Becomes Title Sponsor for AMA National Adventure Riding Series
- by Jim Witters
- June 17, 2020
Honda, one of the world's premier motorcycle manufacturers, is the title sponsor for the 2020 Honda AMA National Adventure Riding Series, presented by Yuasa Battery.
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AMA Members Receive 20 Percent Discount on Blendzall Racing Lubricants
- by Jim Witters
- June 16, 2020
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA members receive a 20 percent discount on Blendzall racing lubricants, including Blendzall's castor racing blends that have been used in many championship-winning motorcycles.
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Still Set for Aug. 7-16
- by Jim Witters
- June 15, 2020
Businesses pledge to move forward, even if town will not More than 50 businesses in the Sturgis, S.D., area pledged to host the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 7-16, even if the city council opts out of supporting the event. The City Council and city manager apparently were mulling over canceling the event because of
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What Made Harley-Davidson’s VR1000 So Cool?
- by Jim Witters
- June 15, 2020
One of the most memorable Superbikes to ever take part in AMA road races has to be the Harley-Davidson VR1000, which the company unleashed on the high banks of Daytona in 1994. It’s memorable, not just for its unique paint job and new engine, but also for the racers who rode it, including future AMA