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May 9, 2008

Weekly Motorcycle News 2008-05-09

Cars, UVs April sales zoom, motorcycles crawl
Business Standard, India
… for the past two consecutive quarters. Motorcycles, which make up the majority of the sales (81 per cent) in the two wheeler segment, grew by 8.31 per cent.

Chief urges gas-saving motorcycles
The Mississippi Press - gulflive.com, MS
By BRAD CROCKER GAUTIER — For the first time in many years, motorcycles will be part of the Gautier Police Department’s fleet. The City Council on Tuesday …

Area Residents Turn to Motorcycles to Save Gas Money
WBKO, KY
"More and more people are buying these motorcycles because of the gas prices," Erwin adds. "It’s really hurtin’ the hard working families," Daniel says. …

Motorcycles represent freedom for many adults
The News Journal, DE
Any activity, whether it be horseback riding, skiing or riding a motorcycle, carries with it some risk. The safety nannies who want to take away adults’ …

Harley-Davidson Museum to open July 12
Los Angeles Times, CA
More than 450 motorcycles will be on display at the new 130000-square-foot museum, which sits on 20 acres in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley. …

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May 2, 2008

Weekly Motorcycle News 2008-05-02

Motorcycle emissions pass awaits EPA’s OK
Arizona Republic, AZ
In a statement, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality said current motorcycle emissions are "not significant" and could easily be compensated for …

Bikers head to Nev. border town for motorcycle rally
San Diego Union Tribune, United States
As many as 75,000 motorcycle enthusiasts were expected for the 26th annual Laughlin River Run. Las Vegas police have a large presence in Laughlin and the …

Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces 2008 Inductees
Hall Of Fame Magazine, MA
PICKERINGTON, OHIO – The Motorcycle Hall of Fame, home to the stories and legends of American motorcycling heritage, is pleased to announce the selection of …

Christian motorcycle club not an oxymoron
Gilroy Dispatch, CA
But, of course, not all motorcycle enthusiasts fit this generalization. A case in point is the membership of a club known as Cross Motorcycle Ministries …

Custom Motorcycle Drawing Benefits Wilmot Cancer Center
Media Newswire (press release), NY
Tickets to win the motorcycle will be available at a variety of events through June 1, when the winner will be drawn as a highlight of the Cenzi Ride for …

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April 25, 2008

Weekly Motorcycle News 2008-04-25

Harley-Davidson’s Rough Ride
Motley Fool - Apr 18, 2008
Translation: Harley sold a bunch more bikes than it built. That’s a good first step. Moreover, Ziemer expanded on his promise to ship "fewer Harley-Davidson ..

Harley-Davidson Goes Raw to Give Younger Generation Freedom to …
BlackNews.com (press release), OH - Apr 24, 2008
One look at Harley-Davidson’s collection of chopped-up, stripped-down and purposely unpolished bikes and you suddenly realize what that bumps-and-bruises …

Harley-Davidson unions approve new labor deals
Bizjournals.com, NC - Apr 4, 2008
All three unions representing Harley-Davidson Inc. employees in Wisconsin voted Friday to ratify new collective bargaining agreements with the Milwaukee ..

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April 3, 2008

Weekly Motorcycle News 2008-04-03

The measure of motorcycles’ MPG
Los Angeles Times, CA
By Susan Carpenter Motorcycles get about 50 miles to the gallon. That’s a general statistic trotted out by motorcycle manufacturers, …

Motorcycles ready to burn at raceway
Warwick Daily News, Australia
IF you like motorcycles, Rachael Hern has great news for you. The Motorcycle Sportsmen of Queensland will be back at Morgan Park Raceway five more times …

Website offers used Harley-Davidson motorcycles
Clutch and Chrome, FL
By the Staff of Clutch and Chrome The internet has added another store to it’s online retail catalogue, used Harley-Davidson motorcycle’s. …

Motorcycle bill continues through Florida legislature
Clutch and Chrome, FL
By the Staff of Clutch and Chrome A law which many consider discriminatory towards motorcycle riders is continuing its journey through Florida’s legislative …

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