All HOG members Now Get Unlimited Admission, VIP Access To Harley-Davidson Museum. The Harley-Davidson Museum is swinging its doors wide open to all Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members around the world by adding unlimited admission and VIP access to more than 112 years of Harley-Davidson history to its package of exclusive membership benefits. Beginning this month, all Full, Life and Associate H.O.G. members will be treated to complimentary admission to the museum any time they visit simply by showing their membership card at the door. H.O.G. members will also enjoy exclusive members-only access to programs and benefits at the museum and online.
American Motorcyclist Association Updates Minimum Age In Motocross For 2017. The rules change was created through AMA Congress and approved by the AMA Board of Directors. This rule will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017. The minimum age for amateur riders is 12. In motocross events, a rider must be 14 or older to ride a 250cc 4-stroke/2-stroke motorcycle. In motocross events, a rider must be 16 or older to ride a 450cc or above motorcycle. Example: A racer who is 13 years old on the day of the event is not permitted to compete on 250cc model motorcycle. A racer that is 15 years old on the day of the event is not permitted to compete on a 450cc model motorcycle.
Pikes Peak Hill Institutes Rule Change For Motorcycles. 2016 will be the 100th anniversary of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a controversial rule change for motorcycles. The board of directors decided that “Only Original Vehicle Manufacturer one-piece handlebars will be permitted. This Rule does not apply to bikes in the Pikes Peak Challenge Sidecar Class.” Practically, it means that means that sport bikes bikes with clip-on-type bars, like the Honda CBR1000RR and Kawasaki ZX-10R – the two motorcycles that won the motorcycle division in 2015 and 2014, respectively – will no longer be able to race. The reason behind this decision may be the deadly accidents of these last years. But many former Pikes Peak participants disagree and think that the way to improve safety is to let participants spend more time training on the mountain with more practice sessions, something difficult to provide to racers because the road is public and can’t be closed long enough to accommodate all participants.
Motorcycling Legend Ray Price, Raleigh Harvey-Davidson Dealer And Charity Organizer Died At 78. Ray Price, owner of one of the top Harley dealerships – Ray Price Harley-Davidson in Raleigh, North Carolina – died in his sleep last Wednesday evening. He was a racer winning more than 40 drag racing championships. He set more than 50 speed records and was heading wide open for middle age when he crashed at 218 miles per hour in 2003. He was also the organizer of the annual Capitol City Bikefest and numerous runs for charitable causes, including Toys for Tots.
Electric Motorcycles Will Again Be Eligible in 2016 For A 10% Federal Tax Credit. The tax credit was included in the “last minute” tax extenders bill approved by Congress Friday December 11 and signed into law by President Obama that afternoon. The signed bill includes the following provisions: Extends the EV infrastructure tax credit from the beginning of 2015 until the end of 2016. In the case of the 2-3 wheeled plug-in tax credit, this covers 10% of the purchase price, up to $2,500 maximum, and applies only to vehicles capable of over 45 mph and with a 4 kilowatt-hour or larger battery pack. These tax credits are retroactive and apply also to electric motorcycles and EV chargers purchased in 2015
Seriously? CBR1000RR and ZX-10R will no longer be able to race because the same handlebars they’ve always had are too dangerous? Must be another result of Colorado’s new marijuana laws.
I’ve been to the Harley museum. It’s a great place to visit 112 years of motorcycling history. I just received notice that, as announced above, I can visit there for free as a HOG member. THAT’S a really good “perk”. As a HOG member for 8 years, I would encourage others to join and say thanks to Harley Davidson for this privilege.
Good on the MOCO to add a benefit to HOG. I’ve been a member for a long time.
Godspeed Ray Price !
thanks HARLEY !!!!!!!