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Motorcycle Safety Ad

Hersey — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:17:55 +0000

A great motorcycle safety ad from Europe that I found while browsing around YouTube.

What do we have to do to get noticed?

Feds, Fairfax break up stolen-motorcycle ring

Hersey — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:49:11 +0000

Federal customs officers say they have rolled up a motorcycle theft ring that stole bikes from Maryland and Virginia and smuggled them overseas.

Agents at the Port of Baltimore were alerted by Fairfax County police investigating an auto theft ring who said a shipping container bound for Bolivia might contain stolen motorcycles.

The agents used a database to find a container still in the seaport that matched the description offered by the police in Virginia.

Federal agents pulled the container from the ship, opened it and found four salvage cars or sport utility vehicles. Salvage vehicles are vehicles usually purchased at auction for their parts value.

Inside the salvage cars were boxes containing disassembled motorcycles — a 2009 Harley-Davidson Night Train and a 2007 Kawasaki ZX660J.

Read the Full Story here…

3rd Annual Poquoson Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade – December 13, 2009

Hersey — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:13:46 +0000

The Poquoson Police Department & the B.U.B.B.A. Riding Club Proudly presents the 3rd Annual Poquoson Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
Sunday, December 13, 2009

The start location will be at the Poquoson Police Dept. Parking Lot, 774 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA.
Registration will begin at 11:00AM
Parade of bikes leaves at 1:00PM
Registration fee for all riders is one new unwrapped toy.

The Parade will end at the Marine Corp. Reserve Drop-Off Center located on Aluminum Ave. in Hampton, VA.

Every Child Deserves A Toy At Christmas!!

Harley Shuts Down Buell

Hersey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:53:37 +0000

Harley-Davidson will shut down its Buell high performance division and seek a buyer for Italy’s MV Agusta as part of a drive to bolster its core motorcycle brand.

The Milwaukee-based bike maker, which has been hit by a steep decline in sales during the recession, also said on Thursday that it would put a growing emphasis on markets outside the US. It aims to boost foreign sales from 31 per cent of the total this year to at least 40 per cent by 2014, appointing 100-150 new dealers outside the US.

Keith Wandell, who took over as chief executive in May, said that “growth is the single most critical need for Harley-Davidson right now”. The company announced an 84 per cent plunge in third-quarter earnings and a 21 per cent drop in revenues.

While the Harley brand is recognized worldwide, Mr Wandell said that “we have great conviction that there is much more we can do to tap into the power of that brand and extend it further”.

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Pink Leather and Lace Motorcycle Run – October 4, 2009

Hersey — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:35:42 +0000

3rd Pink Leather and Lace Motorcycle Run
Sunday, October 4, 2009
(Rain date October 18, 2009)
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Departure from: JW Adams Middle School, Rt. 23, Pound, VA
Join us for a ride to celebrate survivors and benefit Southwest Virginia Cancer Center and the Wise County Relay for Life.
Call Frank, 796-2228 or Sharon, 328-8017 for more details.

The American Legion Post 128 1st Annual Car and Motorcycle Show – October 24, 2009

Hersey — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:43:37 +0000

The American Legion Post 128 1st Annual Car and Motorcycle Show
Streetrods, Customs, and Vintage Motorcycles

Sat. Oct. 24th 10:00 Am – 3:00 Pm
At American Legion Bldg., Rt. 230, Stanardsville, Va

Vehicle & Motorcycle Registration $10.00 Ea.
Flea Market Registration For 10″ X 10″ Space $10.00
Bring Your Car and Motorcycle Parts.

Music All Day, Lots Of Good Food & Drink, Childrens Moon Bounce, Kids Are Free

Horseshoe Tournament
10: 00 Am – 3: 00 Pm. Must Have A Partner 2 Game Elimination -Bring It On!

Bluegrass Music
7:00pm, Admission: $10.00 Per Ticket At Door
Featuring Steve Minter & The Courtney Hollow Band
“Food & Beverages Will Be Available”.
Bring Your Friends, Family And Come Enjoy The Fun!
For More Information: 434-985-7200
http://www.legionpost128.org

1st Annual Nicole Hodgins Cagle Memorial Fund Poker Run – October 18, 2009

Hersey — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:13:30 +0000

1st Annual Nicole Hodgins Cagle Memorial Fund Motorcycle Poker Run
Sunday, October 18, 2009
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration begins at 11 am – last rider out at 1 pm
Begin & End at BELLACINOS’ parking lot on Starkey Road Scenic 100+ mile ride through SW Virginia

All proceeds will benefit the Nicole Hodgins Cagle Memorial Fund. “Raising funds and awareness of the building of an End-of-Life House in Roanoke, Virginia” www.nicolememorial.org

Christmas for Edmarc Fun Run – October 24, 2009

Hersey — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:15:34 +0000

Red Knights Motorcycle Club VA6
“Christmas for Edmarc” Fun Run
Saturday – October 24, 2009
11 am to 4 pm
Just ride to either location below, make a $5 donation or more and get a ride Bear pin for your vest.
(All motorcycles welcomed, single riders to group riders.) All proceeds from this event will benefit families within Edmarc Hospice for Children. Edmarc provides care to Cancer Children in their own home. Let’s make a child smile for Christmas.