Officially, Daytona Bike Week starts Friday March 4th. Bikers will be all over the Volusia & Flagler counties with police departments enforcing Florida motorcycle-related laws.
In addition to careless or reckless riding, excessive speed, racing on the streets or highways, driving under the influence, etc some Florida motorcycle statutes dictate what is legal or illegal. Below are listed the most important you should know.
1- Footrests, handholds, and handlebars: footrests must be provided for a passenger on a motorcycle, unless it is equipped with sidecar or enclosed cab. Handlebars or handgrips cannot be higher than the top of the shoulders of the person operating the motorcycle while properly seated upon the motorcycle.
2- Equipment for motorcycles: an eye protective device must be worn by the operator of the motorcycle, both during day & night.
3-Mirrors: every vehicle and motorcycle, operated singly or when towing any other vehicle, must have a rear view mirror that allows the driver a rear view of the highway for a minimum distance of 200 feet.
4- Wearing of headsets: mo motorcycle operator can wear a headset, headphone, or other listening device. The exception is a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement of defective human hearing.
5- Motorcycle headlights to be turned on: headlights must be on at all times, day & night, while the motorcycle or motor-driven cycle is being driven on public streets or highways.
The inaugural event is set all day long March 11th at Robison Cycles, 508 International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona,
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Out to prove that custom truly is king, Harley-Davidson invited dealers to showcase their individuality in the 
Before he was a successful engineer/motorcycle designer/motorcycle manufacturer, Erik Buell was a motorcycle racer. And like any good racer, when you get knocked down, you get right back up…
The public, Buell Nation, and EBR fans are invited to attend the EBR launch party on March 18 at the EBR motorcycle factory on Buell Drive in East Troy, WI. There will be free food, an EBR team ‘meet and greet,’tours of the production line, and other events at venues in the historic downtown village of East Troy, WI.
For complete information on Harley-Davidson activities and events during Daytona Bike Week visit 
• NEW See It/Try It/Buy It: A selection of new Genuine MotorClothes will be available for purchase on site, including Willie G. and H.O.G.® Commemorative Merchandise. Also, visit with Harley-Davidson fit consultants at the H-D1™ Fit Shop for any of our motorcycle customization needs.
The all-new 
In a historic moment for which many have waited years, or even decades, Zandstra Construction has made a 1.5-mile first cut of the new road that connects the northern and southern dead ends of Fort Meade Way. Once completed this road will give new meaning to the phrase “take the scenic route,” as it will offer visitors a breathtaking eight-minute ride from I-90 to the 
Those who have attended the 75th Sturgis rally and who visited the Michael Lichter’s “Naked Truth” exhibition got a chance to see up close this chopper beauty stripped down to its mechanical essence. Modeled after the 70’s choppers, it features some new “classic” modern parts that builder Ken Nagai is currently introducing as part of his new 
Sunday March 6, 2016. True Grit. Exhibition of pre-1970 motorcycles. At Jester Live Pavilion at Bruce Rossmeyer Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach.
The largest traveling motorcycle builder competition in the U.S. featured the largest tour wide offering of cash and prizes and attracted nearly 400 custom motorcycles from coast-to-coast. The Inaugural U.S. Championship Round drew a big crowd at Chicago IMS on Valentine’s Day. Builders traveled from across the country, including select winners from past IMS Shows, to compete for prestigious ‘King of the Builders’ title.
“Bike Week kicks off the riding season and serves as the perfect place to showcase our modern American muscle with the all-new Victory Octane – the lightest, most powerful and quickest 
Victory Motorcycles’ Daytona Bike Week schedule:
Effective today February 26, 2016, Motorcycle USA, with offices in Medford, Oregon and Irvine, California is winding down operations for the digital publication. The process commences with today being the last day of production and employment of all team members associated with the business.
Are wide tires dead? Not yet. Mostly in Europe where bikers have a strong drag DNA, but also in the USA, you still see quite a large number of bikes featuring massive rubber. Even on Sportsters! It may surprise you, but at the opposite of the skinny naked look, there is a Sportster compact and aggressive look trend by those having tarmac dreams. Enough demand for a company like 
Something new from RCX Exhaust has just hit the streets. The new 
Indian Scout Sixty Flat Trackers roll from Oregon and Wisconsin to Daytona then prepare for events in California and Texas. 
Misfit Industries
Increasing airflow will increase any motorcycle horsepower and torque. After extensive engineering and testing, Arlen Ness just released a Torque Box for the Indian Scout.
From a PR Of Kuryakyn® Holdings, LLC
The updated brand identity and logo creates a fresh, vibrant look that represents Kuryakyn’s stability, revitalized energy and growth running deep within all facets of the company.
Not much I can tell you until the official launch Friday March 3rd when it it will be featured here. Of course, if you are a little bit curious you can look at the files of CARB (California Air Resources Board) where you can see a model named Indian Springfield listed as using – as all the other Indian models except the Scout – the now very reputable and reliable Thunder Stroke 111. The new model will be launched with the tag line “The open road deserves a bike to honor it.” You have a little bit more than one week to guess…
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