Harley Life – On The Road Again

Best Western Ride Rewards Loyalty Program Offers Savings and Benefits for Riding Enthusiasts at More Than 1,200 �Rider-Friendly� Hotels
— Hotels, 7/23/2009 10:56:00 AM

Best Western International today announced that the chain has extended its exclusive partnership with Harley-Davidson Motor Company for an additional three years to reward motorcycle riders and Harley-Davidson enthusiasts with enhanced travel benefits when they stay at one of more than 1,200 “rider-friendly” Best Western properties in North America.
Read more at www.hotelsmag.com

- Third Annual Harley-Davidson Women’s Day Set for August 2 -

MILWAUKEE, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — In an ongoing effort to celebrate women riders – and those who dream of riding – Harley-Davidson will host its third annual Women’s Day on Sunday, August 2, 2009, during the 69th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Motor Company will also offer a variety of activities for women throughout the rally between August 1-7, 2009, at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, including an interactive women’s area featuring motorcycle and product information, seminars and giveaways.

Women who visit the interactive area at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center will find a wide array of information, from new functional and fashionable gear, to becoming a mentor to new riders, demonstrations on how to pick up a bike, and a scavenger hunt, as well as information for new riders looking to get behind the handlebars of their own motorcycles. Harley-Davidson will donate $5 to Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for each woman who completes the scavenger hunt.

During Women’s Day, the Motor Company will offer special seminars focused on teaching women how to customize their motorcycle for fit, function and style; healthy eating tips while out on the road; and best practices for conducting a pre-ride safety check.

“We’re looking forward to Women’s Day at Sturgis,” said Leslie Prevish, Women’s Outreach Manager for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “These initiatives help showcase our dedication to educating and empowering both current women riders and those who dream of hitting the open road. The events are also great opportunities for women riders to connect and share their inspiration for riding.”

See schedule of events here!

Drivers failing to give the right of way in Maryland used to have a $150 fine imposed on them but now after a string of motorcycle deaths, the fine has been increased to try and discourage drivers from causing more accidents.

An SHA statement says drivers who fail to yield the right of way and cause a serious crash could pay $1,000 in fines and have their license suspended. The previous penalty was $150 for failing to yield the right of way and there was no specific penalty for causing injury or death.

Maybe now with the new fine and supension, people may take more time when they are changing lanes or driving in general to make sure that their path is clear when their license is at risk.  But no matter where you are driving or the penalty, you should always be on the lookout for a fellow biker.

Source Article “MARYLAND: New motorcycle laws target safety”

Source: www.delmarvanow.com

Four Engine Bike

You have to check out this video about a very odd motorcycle, a five seat and four engine custom built Harley-Davidson. While there have been stretch motorcycles before, there have not been too many motorcycles built with 4 motorcycle engines.

If you watch the video, you will see a very clean looking design where the four motors still have their own exhaust and seats for each of the riders. This bike actually takes two people to start it becuase it uses kick start engines and the kicker is on the rear motor. The front rider has to clutch and gas the engines while the rear biker kick starts the engine.

This motorcycle will certainly turn heads as it parades through Milwakee for the 105th anniversary.

So check out this great video clip of a unique motorycle and some of the other inventions that the biker has made.

Source Article “Family-Sized Harley”

Source: www.myfoxnewisconsin.com www.docshd.com

If you have ever had to register your motorcycle in Maryland, you probally have had to make modifications to your license plate cover or remove it. Maryland’s motorcycle license plates are bigger than most other states and do not fit in the normal size ones sold with motorcycles. Maryland bikers were forced to buy special size holders or figure out unique ways to mount them legally.

But that is about to change after a law goes in effect October 1st reducing the size of the plates to what other states use. While this does not mean that all bikers will have to replace their current plates, it does mean that new bikes will not have to purchase special holders anymore. This also may mena alot of current bikers may try to get the new plates so they can finally get the license plate holder they always wanted.

An unintended benefit of course is to the aftermarket manufacturers that will be able to stop selling the larger size holder and just be able to sell the smaller size . As stores clear out their old stock in favor of the new size, bikers who want the larger plates and holders may find some really good deals.

Source Article “Md. motorcycle license tags getting smaller”

Source: www.herald-mail.com

Two years after losing your motorcycle you would never expect to see it again. But one biker might have got lucky and might see his bike again. Police found a custom chopper worth $70,000 nearly two years after it was stolen.

It is amazing to think that two years after losing a motorcycle that you could be re-united with your bike. Some bikers would do anything to get their old bike back, others would have already moved on to their next motorcycle.

What would you do? Would you want your bike back or sell it?

Source Article “Stolen motorcycle found in Kingsburg”

Source: www.visaliatimesdelta.com

TV and Radio host Big Tigger and The Street Corner Foundation (SCF) present Big Tigger’s 2nd Annual HIV/AIDS RIDE FOR LIFE featuring World-Renowned AMA Drag Racing Champion, Rickey Gadson as Honorary Grand Marshal. Big Tigger and Rickey Gadson will lead the assembly of 2,000 riders and bike enthusiasts for the largest African-American motorcycle ride benefiting HIV/AIDS in the Washington, DC area.

Big Tigger’s 2nd Annual RIDE FOR LIFE will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2008 and will begin at 7:00 am at RFK Stadium in Washington DC with registration and staging. The official ride will commence at 11:00 am with riders following the event route into Maryland and concluding at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD. The grand finale event will include a cookout, entertainment and a bike and show competition.

Big Tigger’s 2nd Annual RIDE FOR LIFE is sponsored by Harley Davidson, The Street Corner Foundation, WPGC 95.5 FM, Triple Plate Customs, Platinum Rollers MC, and Chocolate City Divas.

Registration Fee:

$20 Includes Ride & Cookout

RFK Stadium Parking Lots 6 & 7

www.bigtigger.com