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National Motorcycle Museum Raffle Winner
One ticket. That’s all it took for Jim Peters of Medford, New Jersey, to win a 2007 Custom Bobber, custom built by J&P Cycles and painted by Chad Renken of Def Air Custom Paint in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Peters purchased one raffle ticket to benefit the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa, online last August 15. Ticket number 06285 turned out to be the lucky one.
Peters purchased the ticket while looking at different bike raffle sites. He said he was looking for a bike and thought maybe he could win one instead of buy one. With an extra $5 handy, he purchased one ticket.
"I thought the bike was pretty cool and the money was going to a good cause," he said He especially liked the retro bobber style, so thought he would try his luck.
The cool, retro Bobber features a Xotic Knucklehead style RevTech motor and five-speed transmission donated by Custom Chrome. Jeff Wiley and Kody Wisner built the bike. KraftTech donated the Rigid frame. The paint is themed after a 1940s Crocker motorcycle.
The 2008 raffle is now underway, so everyone will get another chance to win a beautiful bike. This year’s National Motorcycle Museum raffle bike is a 2008 S&S Panhead. Custom-built by J&P Cycles and painted by Scott Takes of Underground Studios.
The National Motorcycle Museum features over 225 vintage motorcycles from around the world. The museum is open seven days a week, year-round except major holidays and Sundays in January. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, the museum relies on memberships, contributions, admissions, fund-raisers and gift shop sales to support its goal of preserving the history of motorcycling. For more information, contact the National Motorcycle Museum by mail at 200 East Main Street, PO Box 405, Anamosa, Iowa 52205, by phone at 319/462-3925, or go to their website at www.NationalMCMuseum.org. Posted 05/22/08.
New 2008 J&P Metric Cruiser parts catalog
ANAMOSA, Iowa - J&P Cycles is proud to announce that the new, 2008 Metric Cruiser catalog is now available. This latest catalog features parts and accessories for your bike -- whether it’s a Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda Gold Wing, or Victory -- you don’t want to miss this! With over 424 pages with more than 15,000 parts and 2,700 new items, it has everything you need for your cruiser!
J&P Cycles spent months searching the market to find the very best products available from the hottest manufacturers in the industry. Countless hours were spent organizing the catalog and updating fitment information to make it as easy as possible for you to use. For the second year, J&P will produce a separate Sportbike catalog.
"We are very excited to get this year’s catalog in the hands of our customer," said J&P Cycles President John Parham. "The quality of our catalog is one step in providing you -- the customer with the best service in the industry."
J&P has filled each section with a great selection of the newest and best parts on the market by top industry names such as Avon, Baron Custom Cycle, Cobra, Jardine, Kuryakyn, Memphis Shades, Milwaukee Twins, Show Chrome, Vance and Hines and more.
In their 29th year of business, J&P Cycles prides itself on its industry leading customer service and quality products. To order your FREE copy of the NEW J&P Cycles Metric parts catalog log on to www.JPCycles.com or call toll-free 800/317-4976. -Posted 05/01/08
New Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Exhibit Presents Fresh View of Classic Machines
Red Bikes Photo Exhibit - Photographer Dawn Deppi
PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- Visitors to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum will have the opportunity to view classic bikes from a new perspective when the photography exhibit "Red Bikes" opens on July 24, 2008. The installation will feature nine large photographic prints by artist and motorcycle aficionado Dawn Deppi, each vividly capturing the powerful sculptural beauty of the machines. Deppi, who chose to photograph only vibrantly red motorcycles for the exhibit, is an accomplished artist whose work has appeared in numerous galleries and national publications.
The opening of "Red Bikes" will immediately precede the grand opening of the new exhibit "Awesome-Ness." "Awesome-Ness" will chronicle the career of legendary motorcycle designer and builder Arlen Ness. Featuring 11 of Ness’ remarkable custom motorcycles, the exhibit also delves into the stories that fueled his influential career. Ness will personally join prominent colleagues and friends at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum on July 24 to dedicate the exhibit.
In the course of her career, Deppi has trained her lens on a variety of subjects, ranging from landscapes to classic cars. "My goal as a photographer is to look at common objects from an innovative angle," said Deppi. "I think the prints featured in ‘Red Bikes’ achieve this and capture the passion of motorcycling." It was Deppi’s passion for photography that led her to open her own studio in 1996. The business, "Eye of the Beholder, Inc.," continues to grow at a rapid pace today.
About the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
The goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed notably to the sport, and three major exhibition halls showcase the machines and memorabilia that have shaped motorcycling. The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; and is closed on New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adult admission is $10 per person; students 12 - 17, $3. AMA members $5. Seniors receive a $2 discount and members of motorcycle clubs and organizations are eligible for a $1 discount per ticket. A $25 family rate and group rates are also available. For more information, call 614/856-2222 or visit the museum’s website at www.MotorcycleMuseum.org. -Posted 05/01/08
American Honda Launches HondaCare Roadside Assistance
Honda riders across America will soon have access to Roadside Assistance protection through American Honda. Come late April, Honda dealerships will begin offering HondaCare Roadside Assistance via Honda Protection Plans, American Hondas Extended Service Contract.
HondaCare Roadside Assistance provides Honda riders with an industry leading level of benefits for on-road motorcycle and scooter coverage, spanning a larger service area. Benefits include:
- Choice of Towing Benefits
- Towing to the nearest Honda Dealer, regardless of distance
- Towing to any Honda Dealer or the customer’s residence within 30 miles
- Multi-year coverage at discounted rates
- Covers any person riding the motorcycle with the owners consent
- Roadside assistance covers the United States, Canada and Mexico through the services of more than 45,000 providers
- Purchase with HondaCare Protection or alone
- Distributors Limited Warranty is covered by Roadside Assistance- 1 year of Roadside Assistance purchased with 1 year of HondaCare Protection will provide 2 years of Roadside Assistance.
To get all the details regarding HondaCare Roadside Assistance, riders can simply visit their local Honda dealership or www.Powersports.Honda.com.
Bob’s BMW Announces "The Ultimate Bike Raffle" To Support The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation And Its Ride For Kids
Columbia, MD — Bob’s BMW has announced "The Ultimate Bike Raffle" to raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Bob Henig, owner of Bob’s BMW, has been an active advocate of the Ride for Kids for over 14 years. Not only has Henig and Bob’s BMW raised the largest individual and dealership amounts for the last several years in the Baltimore-Washington ride, Henig is one of the highest individual fundraisers in Ride for Kids history.
This raffle — the first of its kind — will support the 2008 Ride for Kids fundraising effort and the Baltimore/DC Metro ride, currently scheduled for September 21. The Ultimate Bike Raffle offers motorcycle enthusiasts a chance to win a complete package consisting of a fully equipped new BMW motorcycle, head-to-toe riding apparel, and many other extras, with a total value of about $19,000.
One Grand Prize winner will receive all of the following:
- Winner's choice of a new BMW F800ST, F800S, or F800GS
- $1,500 worth of riding and casual apparel from Bob’s top suppliers
- $1,500 in top brand name motorcycle accessories
- A two-day on-the-road riding school from The Rider's Workshop
- Transportation, hotels and meals for four full days
- Fuel for first 600 miles, break-in service, plus personal consultation with a BMW technician
Several additional second prizes of riding gear and accessories will also be awarded. The grand prize package in the "Ultimate Bike Raffle" was purposely chosen to appeal to a wide variety of motorcyclists: both new riders just getting started and experienced riders wishing to upgrade their ride along with some great accessories and riders training.
Tickets for the raffle are $40 each, or three for $100. Those choosing the three-ticket option will also receive a special T-shirt from Bob’s BMW. Tickets can be purchased online or at the dealership either in person or by phone. The official drawing will be held on Saturday, October 4th during the annual Bob’s BMW Oktoberfest event.
Mike Traynor, President of the PBTF stated, "We are very grateful to Bob Henig and his staff at Bob’s BMW for their continued commitment to providing help and hope to pediatric brain tumor patients through their support of the Ride for Kids program. This Bob’s BMW motorcycle promotion will be a tremendous boost to our research and family support programs".
Since 1984, the national Ride for Kids program and PBTF have promoted childhood brain tumor research and provided family support through free literature about brain tumors, educational newsletters, online conferences and college scholarships. With the help of America's motorcyclists and motorcycle dealers, PBTF has become the world's largest non-governmental source of funding for childhood brain tumor research. For more information about the Ride for Kids, visit www.PBTFUS.org.
Bob’s BMW Motorcycles is one of the largest, most respected BMW motorcycle dealerships in North America, and the winner of several awards for overall dealer excellence, customer satisfaction, and community service. Bob's impressive SuperStore, convenient to riders throughout the Washington DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia region, is the destination of choice for BMW Motorcycle enthusiasts from far and wide. For more information on Bob’s BMW Motorcycles, call 301/497-8949 or visit www.BobsBMW.com.
*Raffle rules and restrictions do apply. See the web site at http://www.BobsBMW.com/Community/Ultimate.html for a complete description of the drawing. Posted 03/17/08.
Buell Ulysses XB12XT Eager for Action
New Adventure Sportbike Delivers Street Sizzle and Thrilling Touring
EAST TROY, Wis., Jan. 21 -- The new Buell Ulysses XB12XT model was introduced today as the second model in the Buell Ulysses family of adventure sportbike motorcycles, which possess the handling and soul to own every corner. Imagine a motorcycle that is just as comfortable carving canyons as it is eating up miles of highway and back roads on a long distance tour. That kind of adventurous versatility is distinctly delivered by the 2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT.
Boasting the intuitive handling and tremendous torque that Buell has come to symbolize, the XB12XT creates a stirring sport riding experience on a capable long-distance motorcycle. Based on the Buell Ulysses adventure sport bike, the XB12XT features a specially-tuned shorter travel suspension and lower standard seat height, standard tall windscreen, Pirelli Strada sport touring tires and standard lockable top box and side luggage cases.
"The XB12XT will dish out considerable comfort and potent performance at every turn," said Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. "The new suspension and many other features will let riders and passengers enjoy this motorcycle on all kinds of roads. It's the perfect bike for zipping through the city, getting out to the country and back again, or the other way around."
By focusing on paved road performance, the XB12XT suspension springs and damping were optimized to soak up road imperfections, which allowed a reduced suspension travel, resulting in a lower ride height and thus a lower center of gravity.
With a commanding riding position behind wide athletic handlebars, the XB12XT has a tall front screen to buffer the wind. Standard heated hand-grips warm the rider's hands in colder climates. The grips are rated at 18 watts per side on the high setting and 11 watts per side on the low setting. The XB12XT has two 10 amp/12-volt accessory power outlets (on the dash and under the seat) and an integrated helmet lock for additional convenience.
The XB12XT provides the rider and passenger abundant storage space with lockable and detachable side and top luggage cases. There is also an additional storage compartment under the textured seat, while the 4.4 gallon fuel-in-frame reservoir gives the XB12XT substantial riding range.
In addition to its substantial storage capacity, the Ulysses XB12XT is also ideally suited for two-up riding with a comfortable passenger seat, innovative multi-function Triple tail backrest and sturdy grab rails.
The XB12XT features fully adjustable Showa suspension front and rear for ample ride comfort, agility and versatility. The 43 mm inverted front forks and rear shock with remote reservoir and dial adjust spring preload accommodate a wide range of riding styles and conditions, as well as passenger and luggage weight. A new progressive urethane bumper spreads compression forces to help absorb the rigors of uneven road conditions while the XB12XT is fully loaded. Overall suspension travel is 4.9 inches, while ground clearance is 5.9 inches with a seat height of 30.7 inches. When the road is exhilarating and twisty, the XB12XT is a truly exciting sport motorcycle, propelled by a 1203 Thunderstorm V-Twin that is growling with 84 ft. lbs. of torque and delivers 103 hp of air-cooled punch.
The superior handling of the XB12XT comes from Buell's Intuitive Response Chassis and a combination of patented innovations which focus on the Buell Trilogy of Technology: mass centralization, chassis rigidity and low unsprung weight.
Mass centralization is achieved through innovations like carrying fuel in the frame and oil in the swing arm, as well as Buell's underslung InterActive Exhaust system. Low unsprung weight is provided by the patented Zero Torsional Load (ZTL) braking system, which transfers braking force directly to the rims allowing a lighter front wheel, while Buell's Immediate Throttle Response Goodyear Hibrex drive belt reduces unsprung weight at the rear. Reduced unsprung weight also helps the Pirelli Diablo Strada tires stay in contact with irregular road surfaces for uncompromising control.
A commemorative Buell 25th Anniversary graphic with Erik Buell's signature is placed on the handlebar clamp.
The Ulysses XB12XT is offered in a new color, Racing Red, in addition to Thrust Blue, each with Designer Black wheels. U.S. MSRP for the XB12XT will be $12,995.
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