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Senators Attack Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints

A bipartisan bill introduced January 9 by U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) would prohibit the use of federal funds in establishing motorcycle-only checkpoints.
Specifically, the “Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act” would restrict the Secretary of Transportation from granting funds to any government entity for a program to check helmet use or to create checkpoints for an operator of a motorcycle or a passenger on a motorcycle.
“Motorcycle-only checkpoints are discriminatory, forcing riders…
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Motorcycle House Introduces Nomad USA Line for 2015

Motorcycle House is announced that they are launching a new product line called Nomad USA. Nomad USA will offer Motorcycle House customers the same great quality they have…
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Victory Issues Recall Over Fuel Pumps

Victory’s parent company, Polaris Industries, is in the process of recalling almost 2400 2013-2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball,…
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Polaris Adds New Manufacturing Facility

New facility will focus on offroad vehicles.
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Zero Motorcycles reports record sales for 2014

Electric motorcycle maker Zero Motorcycles announced yesterday that the California company finished 2014 with record sales and is poised for dramatic growth in 2015. While the brand continues to gain traction with motorcycle enthusiasts in North America and Europe, Zero has rapidly expanded into international markets by adding seven new distributors in 2014, with more planned for the coming year.
“2014 was a remarkably successful year,” said Zero Motorcycles CEO, Richard Walker. “From Indonesia to Israel to Thailand—and in our core markets of North America and Europe—riders worldwide are…
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New Texas Motorcycle Law Requires Passenger Hand Holds

A new state motorcycle law in Texas, Malorie’s Law, just went into effect and it applies to both rider and passenger. Amarillo Police Cpl. Jerry Neufeld summed it up: “Any…
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Harley Davidson Brake Recall

Select Harley Davidson models may have thread corrosion at the brake master cylinder banjo bolt.
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January Vintage Motorcycle Blowout

Major vintage motorcycle auction kicks off in Las Vegas January 8.
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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Announced for 2015

The American Motorcyclist Association has announced that next year’s premier celebration of vintage motorcycling, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, will be July 10-12, 2015, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
“AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has a long and rich history as one of motorcycling’s most fun, feel-good events,” said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. “From the vintage racing to the bike shows to the enormous swap meet, there is something for everyone at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. If you love motorcycles, there is no better place to be.”
A fundraiser for the AMA…