The Motorcycle Safety Foundation filed a lawsuit against Oregon State University, its president, and also against Stephen Garets, both individually and in his official capacity as director of the Team Oregon Motorcycle Safety Program of OSU, charging the parties with copyright infringement and violation of the MSFs rights under the Lanham Act.
Before September 5, 2006, no one had ever gone more than 350 mph on two wheels. On that day, however, on a dry lake bed made of up salt at the Bonneville Speedway 100 miles west of Salt Lake City, Utah, Chris Carr made history by piloting a two-wheeled vehicle called the BUB Streamliner 354 mph at the FIM/AMA International Speed Trials. In an interview with WRN, Chris talks about his record setting achievement including what its like to ride a two-wheeler that fast.
In its continuing effort to help decrease the number of alcohol-related motorcycle crashes, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is partnering up with the RADD California Coalition for its Winter Holiday Campaign to encourage responsible riding and driving.
MSF Partners Up to Promote Responsible Riding
With its painted flames and chopper-like profile, Hondas new for 2007 Shadow Spirit 750 C2 looks like one bad motorcycle, but it provides riders with a satisfying package of comfortable ergos, eye-catching looks and pleasing performance. WRN Contributor Pamela Collins tests the newest Shadow to join Hondas lineup.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Shadow Spirit 750 C2
Harley-Davidson styling guru and Motorcycle Hall of Fame member William G. Davidson, better known to millions of enthusiasts as Willie G., will share his vision of Harley-Davidsons iconic design heritage at the 19th Annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Fundraising Breakfast.
Willie G. is Keynote Speaker at Daytona Bike Week Event
G is Hein Gerickes new womens line of motorcycle jackets and pants launched in early 2006. I tested the mid-weight Doheny jacket and pants made up of a stylish combination of leather and nylon fabrics. See how they stack up in this weeks selection.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Doheny Jacket and Pants
Metricthunder.com announces the Thunder Saddle Tattoo contest sponsored by Saddlemen, running monthly from November 2006 through June of 2007. Its an online tattoo contest where the winner receives a custom Thunder Saddle for his/her motorcycle with the tattoo embossed in the seat of the saddle.
Online Tattoo Contest Announced
The 26th International Motorcycle Shows are in high gear 13 select cities across America. WNR editor, Genevieve Schmitt, and WRN Products Editor, Teri Conrad, walked the show in Long Beach, Calif., over the weekend and were amazed at how packed the event was.
Consumer Motorcycle Shows in Full Swing
We’ve all experienced the feeling of sitting on a burning hot motorcycle seat after your motorcycle’s been parked in the sun for hours. Now there’s a way to protect the seat from the elements and ensure your seat’s leather stays looking new. Check out our latest product review!
After months of shooting photographs all over all the country, photographer and rider Sarah Lyon has finished her 2007 Female Mechanics Calendar just in time for the new year.
Unique Calendar Hits the Market