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American Motorcyclist Association announces recipients of 2020 AMA Board of Directors Awards

Sel Narayana selected for AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association Board of Directors has selected three recipients for its 2020 national awards. The awards recognize outstanding contributions in the world of motorcycling and acknowledge support of the AMA mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future

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April ‘American Motorcyclist’ features sprint enduro, touring tips

Learn about an exciting new form of off-road racing called a sprint enduro in the April issue of American Motorcyclist magazine. Or, if you’re a road rider, be sure to read about touring tips to help make this riding season one of your best. You can read the dirt or street issues online. Would you

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Ride sand dunes in Kansas

For some good riding in Kansas check out the Syracuse Sand Dune Park in Syracuse. It features 1,300 acres of prime dunes open for riding. Syracuse is just 15 minutes south of the Colorado border along Highway 50. A rancher had leased the dunes but the lease expired allowing the city to create the Syracuse

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Remembering the 1980s

Great years for motorcycling The 1980s were great years for motorcycling with some remarkable motorcycle makers, motorcycling champions and, simply, motorcycles. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from that decade. In 1980, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ricky Johnson turned 16 and earned his pro license. He failed to qualify for his first

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We’re here for you!

AMA staff keeps delivering critical services PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Although COVID-19 restrictions have forced nearly every American Motorcyclist Association staff member to work from home, we are continuing to provide the essential services our members rely upon. Member Services AMA Member Services remains open, helping AMA members and those wishing to join. Manager Tiffany Pound

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Motorcycle films to watch, Part II

Are you tired of sitting down in front of the TV and watching football and basketball reruns, dire news reports and old war movies? Cheer up! We have some great motorcycle movie and documentary suggestions for you. You should be able to find these on streaming services such as Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix, Vudu or

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Get roadside help with AMA Life Member Plus

You can do something special for yourself and your family by upgrading your AMA Life Member status to Life Member Plus. Motorcyclists in this elite class are enrolled in the AMA Roadside Assistance Plus program that covers all of the motorcycles, cars, trucks and RVs in the AMA Life Member Plus member’s household. Yes, that

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Cool bikes: 1992 Yamaha FZR 600 V&H Edition

When the 1992 Yamaha special edition Vance & Hines FZR 600 came screaming down the street, people noticed. Not because of its performance but because of the magenta, yellow and black paint job that mimicked the Vance & Hines Yamaha Racing roadrace team paint. In 1972 future AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Terry Vance and

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American Motorcyclist Association supports decision to postpone FIM International Six Days Enduro

95th edition of world’s premier off-road competition rescheduled for 2021 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association supports the March 28 decision of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme to postpone the 2020 FIM International Six Days Enduro due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 95th edition of the annual off-road motorcycle competition had been scheduled to

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AMA News & Notes: April 2020

National and Regional News PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced the cancellation or postponement of dozens of AMA-sanctioned competition and recreation events. Please check directly with event organizers for up-to-date information. At the same time, state and federal agencies are altering the hours of parks and riding areas used by OHV riders.

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