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Motorcycling fun inside the home

A lot of riders are forced to spend long hours inside the house these days. But we can still have some motorcycling fun. For example, have you ever daydreamed about owning your own motorcycle repair shop, or riding the famed Isle of Man TT? How about doing insane tricks on a dirtbike, or racing speedway?

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Remembering the 1970s

For many of us, the 1970s were some of the best years in motorcycling history. Here’s a look back at some of the things that made the 1970s a great motorcycling decade. In 1970, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dick Mann won the Daytona 200 on the new Honda CB750. Mann ran strong all day

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Events News

To AMA event and business partners

We remain open for business Dear AMA Partner, As are all of you, the American Motorcyclist Association continues to monitor, respond and take preemptive measures during the unprecedented developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Ohio’s governor has asked all nonessential businesses to put into place remote work plans. The AMA is responding by outfitting and

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News

A Letter From AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman

Managing the COVID-19 situation Since 1924, the American Motorcyclist Association has been a unified voice for motorcyclists. Established to organize rider activity of all kinds, the AMA has since been a source for structure, planning, protection and, at the center of it all, community. Community is at the heart of what we do. As a

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Hall of Fame News

Hall of Famer Bud Ekins’ motorcycle sells for $15,000

A 1967 Husqvarna 360 used by AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Bud Ekins to earn an International Six Day Trial gold medal sold for $15,000 at the Mecum motorcycle auction held March 11-14 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Other Hall of Famer-related motorcycles sold at the auction include a 1974 Suzuki 400 TM

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News Riding

Seven tips for starting your riding season

The weather is finally getting good enough in most of the country to get out and ride. Here are seven tips to get you started. First, check your bike. Fresh fuel, fresh oil, chain oiled, hydraulic fluids topped off or replaced, fresh coolant, tires in good shape, all bolts tight, and all lights working are

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Membership News

Get your AMA Life Member patch

Let the world know that you are a serious rider and that you support riders’ freedoms by proudly wearing an AMA Life Member patch and a pin. You can get those, and more, at www.amagear.com. The patches and pins show everyone that you belong to the largest motorcyclist advocacy organization in the world. A Charter

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News Racing

Daytona 200, Daytona TT postponed

The AMA- and American Sportbike Racing Association-sanctioned Daytona 200 has been rescheduled for October, during the annual Biketoberfest rally in Daytona Beach, Fla. A new date for Daytona TT has not been announced.

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AMA Press Releases News

American Motorcyclist Association statement regarding COVID-19

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Due to the presence in the United States of COVID-19, an infectious strain of the coronavirus, and governors across the country issuing restrictions on large events and public gatherings, the American Motorcyclist Association strongly encourages AMA-chartered organizers to comply with all restrictions imposed by federal, state and local authorities affecting all applicable

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AMA Press Releases News Rights

Mike Sayre named Director of Government Relations for American Motorcyclist Association

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Mike Sayre is the new Director of Government Relations for the American Motorcyclist Association. In his new role, Sayre will oversee the AMA’s office in Washington, D.C., and manage the execution of AMA advocacy efforts nationwide. Sayre most recently was the AMA government relations manager for on-highway issues. He has been an

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