Entries for March 2008

As the motorcycle riding season gets fired up around the country, now is the time to make sure helmets are ready for riding. During April's “Check Your Helmet Month” and throughout the year, motorcycle enthusiasts are reminded to follow a few simple rules to make sure their helmets are ready for summer riding...

The brand-new Buell 1125R delivered a stunning debut at the start of the German racing season on Easter Saturday, posting 2nd and 5th place finishes on Hockenheim’s demanding Grand Prix circuit.

Harley-Davidson is inviting people worldwide to become a part of the Harley-Davidson Museum family through its new Membership program. Opening its doors in July 2008, the Harley-Davidson Museum is offering several membership levels, and those who join the Museum by June 1, 2008 will be invited to a pre-grand opening preview of the Museum, subject to capacity. All who have signed up in 2008 will forever be known as “Founding Members.”

Participants at this year’s “Bikers in the Park” event at Daisy Stocking Park during Daytona Bike Week are just now winding down after going full-throttle at the Harley-Davidson Experience.  Participants enjoyed a list of activities such as a tribute to African Americans in motorcycling, Harley-Davidson’s “Hot Model” competition and a free performance by hip hop legend, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run DMC.

The 17th Annual YMCA Black Achievers Historically Black College Tour, sponsored by Harley-Davidson Motor Company, departed Saturday, March 22, 2008 from the Northside YMCA, 1350 W. North Avenue.  Seventy Milwaukee high school students will spend spring break touring six prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the south and learning about the opportunities offered in a college setting.  Chaperones on the tour are Black Achievers who provide counsel in the college application process and assistance in completing financial aid paperwork.