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AMA Raffle bike R90/6

Posted on October 12, 2021October 15, 2021 by Jim Shaw

Every year, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame raffles off one or more historically significant motorcycles. These raffles are fundraisers for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises money for the Hall of Fame to ...
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American Motorcycle Assn. NEWS & NOTES Aug. 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021August 19, 2021 by Jim Shaw

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Court of Federal Appeals for the District of Columbia recently struck down a 2019 rule that allowed for the sale of a 15 percent ethanol gasoline blend during the summer months by concluding that the Trump-era waiver fell...
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BMW Heritage Event and Demo Truck at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 by Jim Shaw

The BMW Heritage Event and BMW R18 Demo Rides will take place at the beautiful AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Campus in Pickerington, Ohio. Brought to you by Motohio European Motorbikes this event has it all, demo rides, live music, food trucks, coffee...
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BMW Riders Association National Rally

Posted on May 21, 2021June 4, 2021 by Jim Shaw

August 12-15, 2021Waynesville, North CarolinaSmoky Mountain Event Center is 30 minutes west of Asheville, North Carolina and in the heart of some of the best riding in the country. The Blue Ridge Parkway, The Tail of the Dragon, The Rattler, Moonshi...
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BMWMOA Foundation Raffle

Posted on May 19, 2021June 4, 2021 by Jim Shaw

The Foundation offers various BMW models available for $100 per raffle ticket.The Raffle is open to ALL, not just members. Go to the BMWMOA website for more information and to enter. Special GS models are included!
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Legislation reauthorizes Motorcyclist Advisory Council

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by Jim Shaw

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would reauthorize the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) for six years. MAC advises the department on road safety issues impacting...
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AMA Magazine & related news, April 2021

Posted on April 14, 2021April 21, 2021 by Jim Shaw

The US DOT has new for 2021 designated 49 additional America's Byways.Google "national scenic byways" for more information & maps. The Corn lobby according to news is pushing Congress to allow only E15 and eliminate E10 altogether. ...
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American Motorcyclist News March 2021

Posted on March 23, 2021April 2, 2021 by Jim Shaw

Ethanol/gas pump confusion from EPA revising E15 pump labeling and various colors on pump handles was detailed in articles and letters from riders. Why isn't it a law for pump handles be the same color for type of fuel at pump. NHTSA has an onli...
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AMA update on Ethanol fuel issues

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Jim Shaw

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a Notice of Public Rulemaking regarding labels on E15 fuel dispensers. In the notice, the EPA proposed two changes to the current E15 fuel pump labels. The first is modificati...
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AMA magazine August issue items of interest

Posted on July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 by Jim Shaw

If your driving on I-71 through Delaware & Morrow counties in Ohio beware of the Distracted Driving Safety Corridors. Indiana law effective July 1st prohibits holding cell phones while driving in motion.Good News: The National Scenic Byways pr...
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