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NEC International Motorcycle Show Opens with Action Packed Day
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A star studded display of new bikes, top riders and important racing announcements kicked off The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show for its 20th visit to the Birmingham NEC. World Superbike star Ruben Xaus dropped in to unveil the awesome new BMW S1000 RR Superbike project, while manufacturers Yamaha and Kawasaki launched new racing teams in British and World Superbikes respectively. Other major marques Suzuki, Ducati and Honda uncovered radical new 2009 machines, whilst Harley-Davidson and KTM announced new, one-make race championships. Celebrity round-the-world explorer Charley Boorman made his own debut by testing out one of his most radical forms of transport to date, the Batman Batpod.

Watsonian GP Manx sidecar for Harley Davidson Nightster 1200
16 October 2008
Watsonian Squire, one of the longest surviving names in the British motorcycle industry, have developed a fitting kit to match their Manx GP sidecar to the Nightster from Harley Davidson, one of the oldest names in motorcycling.

14th International Aermacchi Harley-Davidson Meeting
28 August 2008
Sunday the 7th of September the 14th International Aermacchi Harley-Davidson Meeting will be held at the MV Agusta company headquarters in Schiranna (Varese), Italy. The meeting will be orgnaised by the "Alfredo Bianchi" historical registry for Aermacchi motorcycles. The meeting will celebrate the return of Harley-Davidson in Schiranna. In fact, on the 8th of August Harley-Davidson acquired MV Agusta and Cagiva, becoming owner of the company that was once under its control exactly 30 years ago.

Lancaster Harley-Davidson Signs on for AMA Sports Magic Mile Shootout
14 August 2008
The amateur and pro-am racing department of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), announced today that Lancaster Harley-Davidson has come on board as a heat race sponsor for the headline class at the AMA Sports Magic Mile Shootout, promoted and organized by the Du Quoin State Fair.

Bikers Say ‘Kick Out The Jams’ In National Motorcycle Week
08 July 2008
Thousands of motorcycle and scooter owners across the country will be heading to work on two wheels as part of a National Motorcycle Week organised by the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI). Ride to Work Day, part of National Motorcycle Week, has been highlighting the number of motorcyclists in the UK and the social, environmental and economic benefits of two-wheeled powered vehicles since it was first created by the MCI in 1999. The squad of riders will be descending on London to celebrate all things two wheels. The squad is supported by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), Bikesafe, The RAC and manufacturers including Piaggio, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki , BMW, Suzuki and Barrus.

Ride to the Wall for the Troops
10 June 2008
The date of the first ever Ride to the Wall event in the UK – dedicated to troops that have died on duty since World War II – has been set for Saturday 11th October at the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum near Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.

Bad To The Bone, Harley's Nightster 1200
02 April 2008
The Nightster 1200 is a basic, stripped-to-the-bone Harley-Davidson motorbike that’s easy to ride and looks cooler than a Rock-Ola jukebox. If you like the idea of owning a motorcycle that’s just pure fun, ride to a café occasionally, meet some mates, or just escape for an hour or two when the sun is cracking the flags, then the Nightster will do it all baby. One other very important thing should be stressed for any divorced, middle-aged, men here; this motorbike will drive women wild, fact.

Soft Tails Cruise with Cruz
26 March 2008
Cruz tools have introduced a special Teardrop tool kit specifically designed to fit Harley Davidson Soft Tail tool boxes. Anyone who has seen Cruz Tools up close will know that they exude quality and the new RoadTech Teardrop kit is no exception. Packed in a neat zipped pouch measuring only 5.5? x 10?, (14 cm x 25 cm) the RoadTech Teardrop kit includes not only their superb mini-ratchet and socket but also a range of beautifully engineered tools for the rider who wants peace of mind on the road.

Records Fall in BCA Motorbike Sale
07 March 2008
Peterborough was the hub of the UK motorcycle scene on Friday, 29 February when BCA in Boongate staged a special auction featuring 188 motorbikes. Records fell as 176 motorbikes were sold for a turnover in excess of £500,000.
Tags: events, bca, ducati, honda, kawasaki

Motorbikes Rev up at BCA Peterborough
23 February 2008
Motorcycle enthusiasts are in for a treat on Friday, 29 February when BCA Peterborough in Boongate stages a special auction featuring over 250 motorbikes.
Tags: events, bca, ducati, multistrada, st3

Relaunched International Motorcycle & Scooter Show Closes Following Huge Acclaim And Over 149,000 Visitors
04 December 2007
The relaunched International Motorcycle and Scooter Show closed its doors today after ten days which have been hailed by visitors and exhibitors alike as a resounding success. 149,215 people passed through the doors of Halls 1, 2, 3, 3a and 4 of the Birmingham NEC - a brand new location for the Show which had changed its dates to a month later in order to avoid a clash with other European motorcycle shows.

Want To Volunteer For BEN And See The International Motor Cycle & Scooter Show For Free?
01 November 2007
BEN, the Automotive Industry Charity, needs volunteers to help support its events team at the International Motor Cycle & Scooter Show at the NEC in Birmingham which runs from the 22 November – 2 December.

THINK! Motorcycle Academy Proves A Winner With BSB Fans
18 October 2007
As the curtain came down on another thrilling Bennetts British Superbike season at Brands Hatch last weekend, the THINK! Motorcycle Academy once again showed itself to be the focal point of the series for fans. Thousands of fans queued up to meet leading local riders Leon Camier, Tommy Hill and Scott Smart, while three time British Superbike Champion and THINK! Ambassador, John Reynolds, was once again on hand to talk to and sign autographs for the massive crowds, who were basking in the autumn sunshine.

Updated Clymer manual - FLH/FLT/FXR Evo 1984-‘98
29 August 2007
Clymer has updated its book on the Harley Davidson FLH/FLT/FXR Evolution to cover models from 1984-1998*. This 923-page edition includes information on maintenance, tune-up, repair & overhaul. Whether changing a bulb or rebuilding the motor, this is one of the most useful tools to keep in the garage. Clymer manuals are bigger than the rest because they are packed with hundreds of photographs & illustrations, including 175 pages of colour wiring diagrams in this case. There is a chapter on troubleshooting and a quick reference data section for those in a hurry. All procedures are described in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, designed for the reader who may be working on the bike for the first time and notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical information.

Wonderful Harley Fun - West London Harley Riders - Custom & Classic Bike Show 2007
05 August 2007
Roaring guitars were amongst the sounds heard yesterday at the West London Harley Riders Custom & Classic Bike Show, hosted at the Harefield Football Club in Middlesex. Activities ran throughout the lovely summer’s day to ensure that the massive crowd were kept entertained constantly. These included a Charity Auction in aid of Headway Bands, raffles, stalls, music from some great artists (including Rough Justice, The Hoggs and My Mate Kate) and a variety of food & drink marquis.

West London Harley Riders - Custom & Classic Bike Show 2007
03 August 2007
The West London Harley Riders are hosting their annual Bike Show this weekend (Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th August) held at Harefield Football Club, in the hopefully sunny Middlesex. London Bikers has been very lucky to have been granted a very rare chance to gain press access to the whole event! As with any opportunity that we are given we throw all of our resources to ensure that we can cover the event from every angle, to report the best possible news article! Previous years have been jammed packed with style, class and a lot of lovely bikes!

Mees Hoping to Build on Winning Streak
04 July 2007
Jared Mees has a two-race winning streak coming into this Saturday’s (July 7) rescheduled AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Grand National Twins Championship race at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. Mees, who rides for Blue Springs/Screamin’ Eagle/Saddlemen Harley-Davidson, could become the first rider in six years to win three AMA Grand Nationals in a row should he earn victory in Joliet.

Cheap As Chips Harley Tool Kit From CruzTOOLS
26 April 2007
CruzTOOLS® kits for Harley Davidson motorcycles are now available in the UK. The Californian company has been producing superb replacement tool kits since 1996 and their entry-level H2 kit fits a lot of capability into a compact package. The most common fasteners are covered with five combination spanners, (3/8”, ½”, 7/16” and 9/16” sizes, plus 10mm) and a stout 6-in-1 screwdriver, to cope with a wide variety of screw and bolt heads. An equally comprehensive choice of hex keys is included (1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 1/4" and 5/16") as well as those crucial Torx keys (T25, T27 and T40).

Announce Organisational Changes
17 February 2007
Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that Michael van der Sande, age 41, has been named Managing Director of Harley-Davidson Europe. In his new role, van der Sande will lead the sales, marketing and distribution activities for Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles, P&A and MotorClothes throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Van der Sande is filling the role previously held by John Russell, who has announced plans to leave the organisation.

Harley-Davidson Appoints New UK Marketing Manager
11 December 2006
Greg Willis has been appointed as the new marketing manager for Harley-Davidson and Buell UK and Ireland, the Oxford-based subsidiary of the world-famous Motor Company. Greg takes over from Allan Brownridge who is set to spearhead the UK arm of the company’s sizeable Parts, Accessories and Motorclothes division and his appointment comes at the end of a very successful period for the iconic motorcycle marque. 2006 was a year that witnessed sales growth of seven per cent, year on year, as well as the launch of a new and significantly enhanced engine and the introduction of exciting new models for both Harley-Davidson and its highly innovative sport brand, Buell.
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