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DETROIT, July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the auction for the two Cadillac design-inspired custom motorcycles from the "American Chopper" series comes to a close, one winner will be certain - CureDuchenne, the national non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne, the most progressive and lethal form of muscular dystrophy. The auction already has bids in excess of $150,000 for the two custom-built motorcycles. Bidding continues until the auction closes at 5:50 p.m. EDT on July 31....

MILWAUKEE, July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson offers more Big Twin performance for 2012 as its Twin Cam 103(TM) powertrain is standard equipment on Softail® and Touring motorcycle models and most Dyna® motorcycle models. Harley-Davidson will offer two new models for 2012. The V-Rod® 10th Anniversary Edition celebrates a decade of power-cruiser performance, while the new Dyna® Switchback is a convertible custom-touring motorcycle with detachable hard saddlebags and...

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hundreds of young motorcyclists, their parents and concerned riders gathered with several U.S. representatives, including Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), author of the Kids Just Want to Ride Act, in Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 26, at the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Family Capitol Hill Climb. The event was a strong demonstration of public opposition to a ban on the sale of youth-model motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles...

A lawyer referral service, RepresentYou.com, has opened a Motorcycle Resource Center with information about motorcycle accidents and access to some of the area's best Motorcycle injury attorneys. The hope is to provide adequate representation to a growing population of bikers including the historically under-represented group of young people ages 20-29. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 06, 2011 Motorcycles are growing in popularity. With motorcycle sales on the rise, it is apparent that...

PennDOT Reminds Motorcyclists of Motorcycle Safety, Asks All to Share the Road HARRISBURG, Pa., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With Governor Tom Corbett's proclamation of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and riding season in full gear across Pennsylvania, riders are encouraged to practice motorcycle safety while all drivers are asked to share the road. "It is essential for everyone to be aware of motorcycles on the streets and highways and recognize the importance of always...

PICKERINGTON, Ohio, April 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As conservation takes center stage on Earth Day 2011, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) notes the environmental benefits of commuting and traveling on a motorcycle. "Regardless of how you use your motorcycle or scooter -- commuting to work, riding down the block, across town, traveling across the country -- your choice to ride instead of drive has a positive impact on the environment and results in a more enjoyable,...

Yes, a motorcycle nearly broke in half today. And no, no one was injured this time. There is no court case, or pending legal action here, but there could be if certain theories discussed here, hold true. This was a single vehicle collision and presents personal injury lawyer issues of government liability, manufacturing defect, and other tort related issues such as pain, suffering, lost wages and medical bill payments. Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) April 20, 2011 According to reports at injury...

With spring finally here, Syracuse personal injury lawyer Scott C. Gottlieb reminds motorists to share the road with their motorcycle-riding counterparts. Syracuse, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) April 18, 2011 The "Blessing of the Bikes" held last weekend at an Onondaga County church unofficially kicked off the central New York motorcycle season and hopefully raised the safety awareness of drivers throughout the region, Syracuse accident and injury attorney Scott C. Gottlieb said. "One of the leading...

Fatalities decline overall by at least 2% but increase later in year WASHINGTON, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A report released today by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reveals that motorcycle fatalities declined in 2010 by at least 2 percent. Based upon preliminary data, GHSA projects that motorcycle fatalities declined from 4,465 in 2009 to 4,376 or less in 2010. The projection is based upon data from 50 states and the District of Columbia. The decline comes...

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Motorcyclists attending the Sturgis Road Show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg this weekend are invited to enhance their safety skills at two seminars offered by the Department of Transportation. The first seminar, offered at 11 a.m. on April 16 and 17, will give riders the opportunity learn about the Live Free Ride Alive (LFRA) campaign. Participants will be able to view the LFRA campaign...