Easier Starting For Morris Magnetos

Morris Magneto introduces a breakthrough item overdue by decades…  an on-board mechanism to retard a magneto for better starting. By flipping a lever, timing is retarded 20 degrees to end the kick-back blues. 

       Parts number MRA is available for the normal right-hand rotation, or left-hand for a few applications where the magneto turns backwards. The unit comes with a new clear ‘Lexan’ type cap, reworked point set, condensor, gasket, and the necessary components to shift the points as required. A rare-earth magnet on the lever keeps the timing locked advanced by grabbing one of the cap screws.  Patent pending, retail priced at $169.90


Morris Magnetos Inc.
103 Washington Street
Morristown NJ 07960
973-540-9171


www.morrismagneto.com

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. Obtains Judgement Against Little Sturgis Rally & Races

Kentucky Group Will Change its Name and Pay the South Dakota Community Oriented Non-Profit for its Previous Unauthorized Use.


Sturgis, SD (May 31, 2011)- Officials with Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. announced today that they have settled the lawsuit with a Kentucky entity formerly billing itself as the “Little Sturgis Rally.”  As a part of the agreement, the Kentucky group has agreed to change both its corporate and trade name, eliminating the word mark Sturgis® when used in connection with a motorcycle rally or any other derivations of marks that may be confusingly similar to those owned by SMRi. The Kentucky group also agreed to accept a Consent Final Judgment and a Stipulated Permanent Judgment in favor of SMRi and paid the South Dakota community oriented non-profit an “undisclosed sum,” according to Dean Kinney, Chairperson of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc.  

       “Our organization is charged with promoting and enhancing the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally while providing a charitable return for the greater Sturgis area, and part of that responsibility is to protect the intellectual property of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. from unauthorized use, infringement and counterfeit goods and services,” said Kinney.  
       The lawsuit began several years ago when SMRi’s predecessor, the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, became aware that the Kentucky event was continuing its unauthorized use even after an attempt by a former associate of the Kentucky organization to federally register the name “Little Sturgis” was rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Longtime Black Hills-area banker John E. Johnson, a board member of SMRi, said the group is committed to protecting the Sturgis Rally. “Tourism is extremely vital to the economy of the Black Hills, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a crown jewel for the industry,” Johnson said. “Motorcycle tourism in the Black Hills and the Sturgis® brand are both at risk if we allow unauthorized use of these valuable marks. This is not something of importance to just Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. but indeed to the hundreds of Black Hills tourism businesses and jobs that exist, in part, because of the worldwide notoriety of the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally.”  
       Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. is the owner of the portfolio of trademarks and service marks related to the world-famous event, including the word marks STURGIS® and BLACK HILLS ® when used in connection with Rally goods and services.  The City of Sturgis is a licensee of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. and is authorized to sell sponsorships using the intellectual property of the organization.  SMRi also has about a dozen official licensees for a wide- variety of products.  Distributors and retailers of STURGIS® and BLACK HILLS® Rally-related merchandise can be certain they are purchasing authorized and officially licensed merchandise of the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally, simply by sourcing it through a licensee.  “The tourism season is here,” commented Kinney “and we anticipate a strong year for the industry and especially for the hundreds of retailers that sell our products. We appreciate their business and that of the hundreds of thousands of consumers that seek out and purchase the products of this remarkable and historic brand.” Questions regarding the licensing program of the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally can be directed to Lisa Weyer, a Licensing Agent for SMRI, at 605.347.5336 or Lisa.Weyer@SturgisProducts.com.  

Health Insurance Basics

Unless you're a millionaire and can pay for your health care out of pocket, health insurance is a crucial purchase. The time to buy it is before you have an accident, suffer a serious illness or discover you're pregnant.
       Individual health insurance doesn't cover health care for medical problems or conditions that start before the date you were issued a policy, although there are now Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plans available from the government. However, due to health care reform legislation, health insurers will no longer be able to deny coverage or refuse to renew coverage to adults with pre-existing conditions beginning on Jan. 1, 2014.

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Will you lose your employer-sponsored health insurance in 2014?

Since Congress passed the federal health care reform package, debate has buzzed over whether employers will stop offering health insurance benefits in 2014, pushing their workers into the new health insurance exchanges.

       Should you be worried about losing your group health plan at work? Probably not, human resource consultants say, although the picture remains a bit fuzzy.

       A recent study by the Urban Institute on employer-sponsored coverage under health reform concludes "reports of its demise are premature." Using a "health insurance policy simulation model," researchers found that overall employer-sponsored coverage under the Affordable Care Act would not be much different from what it would have been without reform.

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Mary Murphy, Star of "The Wild One," Dies

The girl-next-door waitress, Mary Murphy, who played opposite Marlon Brando in "The Wild One," has died at 80.

For a classic picture of Mary with Brando in a scene from "The Wild One," read about her life and death.

Check out my feature, Motorcycle Movies: 10 Famous Motorcycle Movies, to learn more about "The Wild One."

Roadsmith Introduces Indian Chief Trike Conversion

Press Release:
The unmistakable look of the Indian Motorcycle has been turning heads for over a 110 years and the Indian Chief has always been the most iconic of the tribe. It was with this in mind that legendary trike company, Roadsmith Trikes, took on this model as their newest design and initial foray into this brand of motorcycle trike conversion.  Following Indian's recent sale to Polaris Industries, it's a sure bet that this brand will receive a much needed boost from its new owners and, quite possibly, a return to its former popularity and status. Knowing this, Roadsmith's design team went to great lengths to capture every nuance of the design and personality of this easily recognizable motorcycling legend.  With its swooping rear fenders and graceful lines, this new trike design continues the look and feel of the original while, at the same time, creating a comfortable and utilitarian three-wheeled version.


       Complete with a spacious trunk (requiring only one hand to open) and fully independent suspension, this new model offers all of the comfort and convenience one would expect from a Roadsmith.  Options include the company's proprietary AccuRide Automatic Leveling Suspension System, as well as a host of other convenient and stylish options and accessories.
       Roadsmith Trikes is based in White Bear Lake, MN where it manufactures and distributes twelve different trike conversion kits for Honda, Harley-Davidson and now Indian motorcycles. They are also represented by over a hundred dealers in the U.S. and Canada as well as their own retail locations, The Trike Shop at Destination Daytona and on Beach Street in Daytona Beach, FL.


Roadsmith Trikes
800-331-0705
www.roadsmithtrikes.com

WyoTech Announces Partnership with Orange County Choppers

WyoTech students will participate in custom bike build that will be featured on an upcoming episode of American Chopper on the Discovery Channel.



WyoTech has announced a partnership with Orange County Choppers (OCC), the custom motorcycle shop founded by Paul Teutul Sr. As part of the agreement, WyoTech students will help construct an OCC custom-built, WyoTech-branded motorcycle under the guidance of OCC’s Teutul. In addition, WyoTech, “The Official Technical School of OCC” has also arranged for students to intern at the world-renowned bike building facility in Upstate New York.

       The students will be involved in every stage of the build, from design and creation to fabrication and assembly. Students will be selected from all WyoTech campuses, including the Daytona and Fremont campuses where motorcycle mechanic training is offered. The bike will be revealed in an episode of American Chopper, airing this fall on the Discovery Channel.
       “WyoTech is proud to be associated with Orange County Choppers,” said Steve Whitson, regional vice president at WyoTech. “As the premiere custom motorcycle design shop, OCC has a long history of excellence in workmanship – a trait we strive to instill in our students.”
       “The partnership makes perfect sense. We chose WyoTech because they are the best of the best and their students are the most highly trained in the industry,” said Paul Teutul, Sr. founder and CEO of OCC. “I can’t wait to kick this project off and see the creativity that the students bring to this unique build.”


For more information about WyoTech, go to www.wyotech.edu.
For more information on Orange County Choppers, visit www.orangecountychoppers.com.

Harley-Davidson Developing Replacement For Buell Blast

Paul James, Director of Product Communications at Harley Davidson Motor Company has confirmed to V-Twin News that "Harley-Davidson is developing a replacement for the Buell Blast. We have not provided specifics about the motorcycle currently in development, or the possible timing of its introduction. That’s really all we can say at this point.”
       Speculation is that the bike will be under 800cc, to meet the heavy tariffs imposed on motorcycles larger  than that imported into India, a rapidly growing market that Harley is heavily invested in. 

Lehman Trikes Announces New Vice President of Operations

Lehman Trikes President and CEO, Ken Hines announced today that they have promoted Terree Matson-McCoy, Quality & Safety Manager, to the position of Vice President of Operations. 


       Terree has a strong track record in leadership and has guided the company to certification of ISO 9001:2008.  Since her employment in 2009, she has also held several key responsibilities within the company, including engineering, new product development, enterprise resource planning improvements, lean manufacturing, and 5S. 



       Terree holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Technology Management. Her background and experience in the field of engineering led her to Lehman Trikes where she has developed strong relationships within the industry.


       "I am honored to accept this position and look forward to leading operations as we continue to grow the company”, stated Terree. Added Mr. Hines, “Terree brings a unique mixture of skills to the position. Her strong engineering and educational background, coupled with superior organizational, quality management, and people skills, make her the consummate leader and ideal person for the position.”


       Matson-McCoy starts as the Vice President effective immediately. 


For more information on Lehman Trikes and to locate a Lehman Trikes dealer, visit www.lehmantrikes.com or call 888-3WHEELS.


 
Trading Symbol: LHT:TSXV                      
Email: info@lehmantrikes.com 
or investorinfo@lehmantrikes.com
Website: www.lehmantrikes.com  

Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2009-2010 DS and S for Front Brake Problem

Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2009 Zero S motorcycles built from September 2, 2009 through December 22, 2009; model year 2009 Zero DS motorcycles built from July 27, 2009 through December 28, 2009; model year 2010 Zero S motorcycles built from February 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011; and model year 2010 Zero DS motorcycles built from January 20, 2010 through March 31, 2011.

The front brake caliper bracket may experience permanent deformation when subjected to high braking loads. This condition could induce misalignment of the front brake pads with respect to the front brake rotor.

The number of units affected is 160.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Drag Specialties Center Jack

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Drag Specialties has always been there for you when your customers needed a part to keep their bike running smoothly. Drag Specialties have now gone a step further by bringing you a sturdy, yet affordable scissor jack for lifting motorcycles for service or cleaning. This center jack has a large footprint to make the jack stable and is strong enough to lift the front, the rear or the entire motorcycle by itself. To ensure you can reach all of those hard to reach areas, the jack lowers and rises from 3 1/2" to 14 1/2". Contact your Drag Specialties representative to get in on this center jack and help make your customers lives a little easier. 


SUG. RETAIL $149.95


For more information, go to www.dragspecialties.com or contact your 
Drag Specialties sales rep.

Motorcycle Industry Leader, Pioneer Joins Motorcycle Hall of Fame

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Parts Unlimited founder Fred Fox, who built a small business into the largest aftermarket motorcycle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle and personal watercraft accessory distributorship in the world, will be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame as part of the 2011 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Legends & Champions Weekend at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 18-20. 

       "It's not exaggerating to say that if you ride, it's extremely likely that one or more parts on your bike, or at least one piece of your riding gear, was supplied through your dealer by Parts Unlimited or Drag Specialties," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which raises money for the Hall of Fame. "Fred Fox's reach in the motorcycle world is vast, and he's definitely earned a place among the greats in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame." 
       Fox founded Parts Unlimited in 1967 to distribute motorcycle parts and accessories to dealers. Today his parent company, LeMans Corporation, is based in Janesville, Wisc., and it employs more than 1,200 people in operations spread across the U.S., Canada and in Europe. Parts Unlimited serves the "metric" side of motorcycling, while Drag Specialties serves the American V-twin industry. The company's own brands include Thor Motocross, Moose Off-Road, Icon and Z1R helmets and apparel. 
       Fox elevated motorcycling and the sport of motorcycle racing nationally by creating a state-of-the-art distribution system that got parts to dealers quickly. He also helped grow the sport by sponsoring motorcycle racing series, as well as amateur and professional racers. 
       Additionally, Fox served for 14 years on the Motorcycle Industry Council's Board of Directors or on one of the trade group's committees. 
       "This is obviously a very nice honor, and it's much appreciated, but at the same time, there's a lot of people I could give credit to for making this work," Fox said. "It's not a one-man band. We were, at one time, up to 1,600 employees." 
       Fox noted that he never expected to be named to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
       "I was obviously a little surprised," he said. "A lot of the people in the Hall of Fame are pretty good racers, and I was a mediocre racer. I saw that they were faster than me, and I was a mechanical engineer, so I worked on the tuning side of it, and the rest of it grew out of that. I have a lot of mottos, but one is 'Get out of bed and try to run the business better than the day before.' We're very proud of that." 
       Fox joins previously announced magazine pioneer Phil Schilling in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2011. The remaining 2011 inductees will be announced in random order over the next few weeks. 
       The Class of 2011 will officially be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Nov. 18 as part of the AMA Legends & Champions Weekend. In addition to the induction ceremony, the weekend includes the 2011 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance on Saturday, Nov. 19, featuring some of the country's most impressive original and restored classic motorcycles. The AMA Racing Championship Banquet closes out the weekend on Sunday, Nov. 20, where AMA Racing amateur champions of all ages will be recognized for their 2011 accomplishments. 


Tickets for the AMA Legends & Champions weekend are now available through this online registration form. Tickets may be ordered over the phone by calling (800) 262-5646. 


The AMA Legends & Champions Weekend also includes the final round of the GEICO AMA EnduroCross National Championship Series on Saturday evening, Nov. 19. EnduroCross tickets are available at www.orleansarena.com/event-calendar/endurocross or by phone at (702) 284-7777 or (888) 234-2334. 


The AMA Legends & Champions Weekend will be held at the Las Vegas Red Rock Resort, a world-class spa, hotel and casino, featuring a range of entertainment, dining and family-friendly attractions. The facility's expansive ballrooms provide a stunning backdrop for the AMA Legends & Champions Weekend, which is certain to be memorable for the 2011 inductees, champions, families, friends and fans. Room reservations are available now at a special group rate by calling (866) 767-7773 and referencing group AMA or AMERICANMOTO. Online room reservations are available at www.RedRockLasVegas.com. For online reservations, use the promo code RCIMOTR. 


More information about the Motorcycle Hall of Fame can be found at MotorcycleMuseum.org. 

Bend Press Benchtop Press Brake

Trick Tools has filled a gap in most fabrication shops with the introduction of the Bend Press Benchtop Press Brake.  This Made in the USA compact benchtop press brake is the perfect solution for the fabricator needing to bend small sections of sheet metal and plate steel. Utilizing a common 20 ton bottle jack, this press requires no outside power source or specialized pumps and is a perfect fit for those with limited working space.

        The Bend Press is ideal for making a variety of suspension and body support brackets up to 5/8" thick and with the optional 4-sided V-die, tight radius bends can be made in sheet metal.  With the addition of the H-frame Press attachment, the Bend Press can press in bearings or form up to 1/8" plate with dimple dies.  Depth and travel gauges are also available.


 Visit www.Trick-Tools.com or call 1-877-826-7268 for more information.

S&S Pushod Adjustment

Found this useful video on adjusting pushrods on bikes equipped with S&S "Easy Start" compression release cams. 

Coming and Going on Bikes: Essaying the Motorcycle

I review this new Kindle book of motorcycle essays written by Jack Lewis. Here's an excerpt from one of the essays:

"Crank 'er up with the button, or use the kick lever if you feel nostalgic (and why wouldn't you?). The Ural sits panting like a puppy with a ball, slyly inviting you to play outside." -- Jack Lewis

Read the review.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Jenny and Ken

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Jenny on her 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883L under Women on Motorcycles. Also see Ken on his 2007 Honda CBR600RR-7 under Men on Motorcycles. There are no Trikes Only or Bikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 Sportbike

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 Action

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 Pictures

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 Green

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 Photos

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 Black Color

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 Sportbike

2011 Kawasaki Z1000 First Ride

Triumph Recalls 2010 Thunderbird for Fender Mounting Problem

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2010 Thunderbird and Thunderbird ABS motorcycles manufactured from September 2009 through August 2010.

These motorcycles were built with an incompatible thread locker/screw combination at the front fender mounting.

The number of units affected is 1955.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

PA: New Legislation Could Allow Sunday Sales Of Motorcycles

CHRISTINA KAUFFMAN The York Dispatch

A local motorcycle dealership could benefit from a bill that would allow Sunday sales of motorcycles.
The legislation unanimously passed the Pennsylvania Senate last week and is expected to have bipartisan support in the state House.
In Pennsylvania, it's illegal for licensed dealers to sell cars or motorcycles on Sunday. Senate Bill 419, awaiting vote in the House, would repeal just the motorcycle provision of the law.
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Saddlemen Goes the Extra Mile(s) to Support Motorcycle Dealers

Press Release:
Rancho Dominguez, CA, 5/11/11- Saddlemen the maker of rider comfort accessories such as seats and luggage has been on the road every weekend for many years in support of motorcycle dealers. They even have a dedicated product manager that travels to events. He is known in the industry as “Road Guy Gary”.


“It is part of what Saddlemen does”, says Ron Benfield, Saddlemen’s Director of Sales and Marketing, “we are on the road nearly every weekend attending dealer open houses, showing both dealers and consumers the features and benefits of Saddlemen products.” Saddlemen’s displays are in partnership with Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited to support the industry and bring top notch products to the market.

Check out “Road Guy Gary” and the Saddlemen product line at these upcoming events:
May 14-15 McDaniel’s Harley Davidson – South Bend, IN
May 28-29 Cox’s Harley Davidson – Asheboro, NC


Since 1987, Saddlemen has been a leader in the motorcycle accessories by offering comfort solutions to motorcyclists. Saddlemen continues to offer products born from the latest designs, combined with the features and value that has set the industry standard.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Photos

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R In Action

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Front Angle View

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Side View Pictures

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Green Color

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Sportbike

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Seat View

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2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Motorcycles

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Rear Angle View

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Black Series

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Supersport

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Engine Photo

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Blue Color

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Brake

2011 Honda Spacy Sporty Scooter Matic

2011 Honda Spacy White Series

2011 Honda Spacy Photos

2011 Honda Spacy Spoke Black Sporty Scooter

2011 Honda Spacy Pictures

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Polar Bear Grand Tour Dinner April 30, 2011

Check out pictures of the Polar Bear Grand Tour Dinner at Old Bridge, NJ on April 30, 2011. This was the last event of the 2010-2011 Polar Bear Grand Tour season.

Military Personnel Advised to Ride Safe in the Spring

It's May Motorcycle Awareness Time again. All the major publications are advising motorists to watch out for motorcycles. But the military has the same problem on its bases. At Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, they take extra precautions to train their personnel in safe riding techniques and to promote safe riding including wearing proper protective riding apparel. Here's an excerpt from an article on their website by Staff Sgt. Carlton Anthony:

"No one expects to be seriously injured or die in a motorcycle mishap when Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst warriors begin hitting the roadways. Unfortunately, every spring the number of motorcycle mishaps spike due to several factors: inexperience, risky riding, alcohol, speed, distractions and fatigue. All these factors are preventable and may lead to fewer accidents during this time of year." -- Staff Sgt. Carlton Anthony

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Five-Year-Old Brings His Harley to Preschool

Conor, a five-year-old preschooler, won a real Harley and decided to bring it for Show-and-Tell. Here's an excerpt from the article appearing in the Wausau Daily Herald by Molly Newman:

"Conor led a line of classmates past the Harleys parked outside the preschool at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Lincoln Ave. The 20-child class collected stickers, candy and toys and explored a firetruck and police car. The students also were outfitted with Harley T-shirts. 'It's my leader day. I get to be the leader,' Conor said." -- Molly Newman

Check out the rest of the article and see a picture.

Harley Owners Group Offers Prizes for Hoka Hey Challenge

Highest Finishing H.O.G. Member To Win a 2012 CVO Motorcycle

Milwaukee (May 6, 2011) – The Harley-Davidson Motor Company is pleased to announce that it will provide more than $50,000 in contingency prizes to the highest finishing members of the Harley Owners Group who complete the 2011 Hoka Hey Challenge.

        To recognize the H.O.G. members partaking in this event as among the most adventurous motorcyclists in the world, the highest finishing eligible H.O.G. member who completes the event, as determined by the organizers, will be awarded a 2012 Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations motorcycle of his or her choice. In addition, the 2nd through 5th highest finishing eligible H.O.G. members will each be awarded a portion of a total of $19,000 in additional cash prizes.
        The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge will present one of the world’s greatest long-distance endurance motorcycle riding events beginning August 5, 2011. The event, the second annual in a series, begins in Phoenix, Arizona, and travels through all forty-eight contiguous U.S. states and several Canadian provinces to Nova Scotia.  The route will travel more than 10,000 miles, and is open to all riders of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. 
        “The Hoka Hey Challenge is a perfect match for the superior touring experience and capabilities of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and the long-distance adventuring aspirations of many of our H.O.G. members,” said Steve Piehl, Harley-Davidson Director of Customer Experience. “The theme of the Hoka Hey Challenge is ‘It's a good day to ride!’ and that is always the case on a Harley.”
        To be eligible for any contingency award, the rider must be a H.O.G. member in good standing at the time the ride starts and must display a H.O.G. emblem on his or her riding gear and in a prominent location on the motorcycle (preferably on the windshield or Tour Pak) throughout the event. The H.O.G. member must be the designated rider (passengers not eligible) and meet all eligibility requirements for the event. H.O.G. emblems and decals will be provided free of charge to all members who participate in the event at the start of the challenge.
        As an event and contingency sponsor only, Harley-Davidson Motor Company is not responsible for organizing or conducting the event, and will defer all decisions regarding final finishing order to the event organizers.
        For details, eligibility requirements, and rules of the H.O.G. contingency program, visit members.hog.com. For entry information or to monitor the event’s progress, visit www.hokaheychallenge.com.

Best/Worst States for Business

From Chief Executive.net
More than 500 CEOs considered a wide range of criteria, from taxation and regulation to workforce quality and living environment, in our annual ranking of the best states for business. The charts and articles in this special report show how each state fares on the factors most essential for a business-friendly environment—as well as what states are doing to attract and retain companies in the increasingly competitive battle to win site selection.


Best

2011 RANK	STATE	2010 RANK	CHANGE
1	Texas	1	0
2	North Carolina	2	0
3	Florida	6	3
4	Tennessee	3	-1
5	Georgia	7	2

Worst

46	Michigan	48	2
47	New Jersey	47	0
48	Illinois	45	-3
49	New York	49	0
50	California	50	0

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