In December 2007, AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman wrote a letter to AMA members describing changes underway at the Association. We are sharing it so that you have a clear understanding of how the AMA is changing to better serve motorcyclists.
AMA President Announces Changes
Amazon Heart is in its fifth year of hosting adventure events for young breast cancer survivors – women struck with the disease at an earlier than average age. In 2008, Amazon Heart Thunder rides are being offered up the West Coast of California, September 4–13 from L.A. to San Francisco, and the East Coast of Australia in October.
Inspirational Ride for Young Breast Cancer Survivors
Triumph Motorcycles is a cornerstone of the newest window display at Bloomingdales in New York City. The windows with the Triumph bikes face the corner of Lexington and 59th Street, a very high foot-traffic corner in New York.
Triumph the Latest Accessory in Bloomingdale#8217;s Display
I can never have too many choices for motorcycle luggage. Ive been riding for almost 20 years and it seems every time I go on a trip, I have a new set of backrest bags Im using or in this, case, testing. The latest set I put through it paces is Dowcos Iron Rider Luggage System. The system consists of five separate bags that can be mixed and matched depending what your storage needs are for that trip.
REVIEW: Dowco Iron Rider Luggage
Successful AHDRA drag racer Valerie Thompson will now race in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Class, viewed as a step up in the drag racing world. She will pilot an SS G2 Buell in all rounds of this leading drag racing series.
Woman Rider Moves Up in the Drag Racing World
On March 4, 2008, in Daytona, Fla., 500 women riders will join together in the Harley-Davidson Women’s Day Ride, benefiting Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The ride was originally to be limited to 105 women; but after an incredible response from women riders Harley-Davidson decided to increase the size to 500 creating what may be the largest women’s ride in their 105-year history.
Largest Harley Womens Ride at Daytona Bike Week
Kryptonite is launching a womens only riding essentials class taught by Team Kryptonite members Jody Perewitz and Nicole Hoffman. The two women will visit select shops sharing their extensive experience and knowledge with women riders who may be just starting out.
Kryptonite Creates Riding Essentials Class for Women
The new Power Lock Kit for Touring Luggage from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories adds the convenience of remote powered locks to a Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle, making it possible to lock and unlock the saddlebags and Tour-Pak with the touch of a button.
Power Lock for Harley Touring Bikes
A new Custom Seat Program from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories lets a customer design a leather seat that is hand-built to their specifications. The seats are available to fit most 2006-later FX Softail models and 2007-later FLSTF Fat Boy and FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic models.
Victory thought of nearly everything in creating a motorcycle thats designed for smaller riders. The new-for-2008 Vegas Low features a seat height thats 1 inch lower than the standard Vegas at 25.2 inches – thats just slightly higher than the lowest Harley, the Softail Deluxe at 24.5 inches.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Victory Introduces the New Vegas Low