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LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental, tours, sales, service, and parts & accessories company, launches its new Android and iOS application for its customers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. The application has an array of features making it the one stop mobile shop for motorcycle shopping. This is now available for free at the App Store and Google Play. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130509/LA10438) The...

Met with growing need and interest, the motorcycle safety program will install 20 warning signs and kickoff a new online awareness movement this year NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To kick off National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (May), Allstate Insurance Company will continue its efforts to donate standardized warning signs for motorcycle safety with its "Once is Never Enough" (ONE) program with the first installation of 2013. ONE is an awareness campaign that...

PennDOT Encourages Sharing the Road, Reinforces New Teen Rider Law HARRISBURG, Pa., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the increasing popularity of motorcycling in Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Corbett has signed a proclamation commemorating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. "More people are traveling Pennsylvania roadways on their motorcycles, but it's important that riders and motorists alike are sharing the road safely," Corbett said. "If car, truck and motorcycle...

Buckfire & Buckfire motorcycle attorney representing injured Michigan bikers attends recent ABATE event to discuss No-Fault reform affecting injured motorcyclists. Southfield, Michigan (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. attorney, Dondi Vesprini, is an experienced attorney in the area of motorcycle accidents; however his advocacy extends beyond the court room as well, meeting frequently with both legislators and lobbyists regarding legislation affecting injured...

A recent study showed motorcycle rider fatalities are on the rise. Attorney Anthony Castelli is releasing his Ohio Motorcycle Safety Kit free to Ohio motorcyclists in conjunction with May, motorcycle safety awareness month, in the hope that its use will prevent injuries to motorcycle riders and save lives. This safety kit is free to all Ohio motorcyclists CINCINNATI, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Motorcycle fatalities are increasing according to the United States Governors...

Earnings Per Share Climb 33.8% to $0.99 MILWAUKEE, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) first-quarter 2013 diluted earnings per share increased 33.8% on higher motorcycle shipments and continued improvement in operating efficiencies, compared to the year-ago period. First-quarter net income was $224.1 million on consolidated revenue of $1.57 billion, compared to net income of $172.0 million in the year-ago period on consolidated revenue of $1.43 billion....

Approximately 5,000 Motorcyclist Fatalities Projected WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a new report released today, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is projecting that motorcyclist deaths increased approximately 9 percent in 2012, to more than 5,000 lives lost. This is greater than the overall traffic fatality increase projected by the federal government and would be the 14(th) out of the last 15 years in which motorcyclist deaths increased....

New Data Shows Harley-Davidson Also Continues to Lead Market in Other Key Customer Demographics MILWAUKEE, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) rolls on with new generations. According to Polk data, in 2012, for the fifth straight year, Harley-Davidson was the number one seller of new street motorcycles (all engine sizes) in the United States to young adults ages 18-34, women, African-Americans and Hispanics, as well as Caucasian men ages 35 plus. The newly...

Surgical Advances Can Save Limbs, but Simple Preventive Steps to Protect Vulnerable Body Parts is Key TARRYTOWN, N.Y., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorcycle ridership for both recreation and commuting has increased dramatically over the past couple of decades, bringing a corresponding upswing in accidents and injuries. Motorcycle-related injuries often involve the body's lower extremities, particularly the legs and feet, which are common and vulnerable points of impact. (Photo:...

AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend promises an unforgettable spectacle of world-class motorcycle racing, when the Red Bull MotoGP(TM) of The Americas comes to Austin. An important part of this high profile race will be the Action Beyond the Track, and downtown Austin will host two Music & Motorcycle parties for visitors, race fans, and locals. Formula VIP events is creating The Red Club at Austin's legendary La Zona Rosa on April 19 and 20, which will be...