An attorney in Wisconsin wants that state to require highway construction contractors to place warning signs for motorcyclists near their construction sites. These signs would be to inform the riders that there may be loose gravel on the road or uneven pavement due to roadway construction, both highly hazardous to riders. These would be in addition to the construction warning signs already mandated. Of course riders should slow down and use caution in any construction zone.
Have you always had that urge to own a Harley-Davidson but in these tough economic times you don’t think you could swing it? Well here’s a deal for you on some entry level Harleys. If you buy any previously untitled 2007, 08, 09 Sportster 883L, 1200XL or 2007 XL50 and finance it through Eaglemark Savings Bank (ESB) you can get a special rate. If you finance the bike over 72 months, you only pay $99 a month during the first 24 months. Payments do increase over the last 48 months.
This offer could let you get that Harley you’ve always dreamed of without breaking the budget. By the end of the first 24 months you should know whether you want to sell, trade up or keep the bike.
Recently the Nationwide Insurance Company saluted some developing technologies that might help make the highways safer for motorcyclists. One of two factors have been found to be the cause of most accidents between cars and motorcycles; lack of experience/training of motorcycle riders and awareness of car drivers about motorcycles. These are some new technologies that might make drivers more aware of motorcycles.
No, it’s not a new catalog from one of the worlds leading aftermarket parts dealers, but a history of J&P Cycles’ 30 year history in the business. The book titled “Keeping The World On 2 Wheels, How J&P Cycles Changed The American Motorcycle Industry” was written by Motorcycle Hall Of Fame member Ed Youngblood and is forwarded by Arlen Ness. The book documents the history of J&P Cycles from it’s humble beginnings to the dynamic business it is today. This limited edition book has hundreds of photographs and also includes a DVD with a virtual tour of the National Motorcycle Museum. This book sounds like it would make a good stocking stuffer as would their 2009 Vintage Wind Calender. to order go to http://www.jpcycles.com
The 25th Annual “Love Ride” raised over 1 million dollars for various charities in the Southern California region. More than 20,000 motorcyclists attended the event at the Pomona Fairplex. The vast crowds were entertained by several diverse acts including the Foo Fighters and ZZ Top. The event which was started in 1984 by Oliver Shokouh, the owner of Harley-Davidson of Glendale, has raised more than 21 million dollars in it’s history. A partial list of the very deserving charities that benefit from the “Love Ride” includes; the MDA, Autism Speaks, Children’s Hospital of LA, Retts Syndrome Foundation, and Special Olympics. The top fund raiser of the event was Eric Schmoranzer who brought in $31,025. Way to go Eric and all the other participants!
To help you with your holiday shopping Harley-Davidson will give you a gift for shopping at participating dealerships. All you have to do is spend $350 on qualified merchandise (that should be easy) and you will receive a Harley-Davidson 2008 Heritage Collection “Motorcycles of the Nineties” set for free. This is a limited edition collectible set of five pewter finished motorcycles mounted in a satin black frame. This offer is only for in-store purchases at participating dealers made before December 24th, 2008. So go in and buy that special someone some goodies and get yourself a nice gift too.
Paragon Promotions is proud to announce that the 25th Annual Chicago Motorcycle Show and Parts Expo will be held January 31st and February 1st 2009 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The hours of the show are 11AM to 7PM on Saturday and 9AM to 3PM on Sunday. This years show will benefit “Operation Enduring Christmas“, a charitable organization helping children of American troops that fell in Iraq and Afghanistan.