APPLETON, Wis. February 2, 2011 —Weldcraft has expanded its premium tungsten electrode offering to include 2 percent lanthanated and zirconiated tungsten electrodes. Like its existing tungsten electrode offering – pure, 2 percent ceriated, 1.5 percent lanthanated, rare earth and 2 percent thoriated – the new additions have undergone rigorous testing to ensure the highest quality and performance.

Harley-Davidson will celebrate 110 years of great motorcycles and epic riding experiences with an array of global events and activities in 2013. Among the events during the year-long celebration will be a rally in Rome, Italy, June 13-16, and a massive party over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, in Milwaukee.

Corona, CA- MotoRider in Kenosha, WI has teamed up with Race Tech to offer Race Tech products and services in the Great Lakes region. MotoRider is the newest Center in the Race Tech network.

Biker's Choice has rolled out the 2012 catalog which is now in dealerships and available on-line at www.bikerschoice.com. The 2012 catalog has a new look making it easier to find the products you are looking for, and as an added bonus there is a pin-up calendar attached to the front cover. With over 2900 new products like Kuryakyn, Fat Baggers, Jagg Coolers, Rush Racing, Freedom Exhaust, Skid Lids and Twin Power, the Biker’s Choice catalog is now over 1200 pages of very cool product. More Product. More Brands. More Biker.

Hollister, CA- Corbin announced today the introduction of the World Famous Gunfighter saddle that was designed by Mike Corbin back in 1982 for 2006-2012 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna-Glide, Switchback and 2006-2008 Dyna Wide Glide models. This timeless design has been the most recognizable and revolutionary seat design to ever hit the motorcycle industry and also has become the most copied seat ever produced. To this day, this seat is still one of Corbin’s most popular seat models for Harleys and Metrics alike.

MILWAUKEE (Feb. 1, 2012) - The Harley-Davidson^® Seventy-Two^™ motorcycle is a metal flake dream machine, a Sportster^® on a trip back to the days when the cool kids rode a Sting-Ray and the big boys parked choppers in a row on the curb. Those motorcycles were long and lean; candy-apple color and gleaming chrome shimmering in hazy summer sunlight. From its Hard Candy Big Red Flake paint and ape bars to its narrow whitewall tires, the Seventy-Two is a respectful nod to that era, and to the influence of the custom culture that still percolates today along Whittier Boulevard, the legendary cruising street in East Los Angeles also known as Route 72. A new generation of custom builder is tapping into that era and making a fresh statement, not just in California but in garages across the country, even around the world.

MILWAUKEE (Feb. 1, 2012) - Pare down a Harley-Davidson^® Softail^® motorcycle to its essential elements and you have the Slim. From its trimmed front fender to its narrow rear end, Slim is a no-nonsense, back-to-basics motorcycle. Call it stripped. Call it old school. Call it lean and mean. What's left is the elemental Softail profile and iconic Harley-Davidson^® style that recalls classic custom bobbers of the 1950s.

January 31, 2012 La Palma, CA – For more the 40 years, Performance Machine has been rolling along as the industry leader in brakes, wheels and performance accessories because of passion synonymous with the brand. This well-oiled operation is known for both its innovation and attention to detail… a direct result of the top-notch people behind the brand, says company President Mark Finnie. “We are proud to recognize Kelli Murrow’s award-winning brand building by promoting her to Performance Machine’s Director of Sales & Marketing.”

Orlando, Fla. - On Sunday, Jan. 22, Orlando Harley-Davidson hosted a motorcycle ride along Interstate 4 to raise awareness of the Tri County Chapter of BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE® (BACA), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help create a safer environment for abused children. Hundreds of riders took part in the charitable police escorted ride and after-party. "We are honored to have teamed up with BACA in an effort to put an end to child abuse," said Anne Deli, President of Orlando Harley-Davidson. "We were happy to provide motorcycle enthusiasts with an opportunity to support BACA by raising awareness for this worthy cause. It was a fun and meaningful day!" The Tri County Chapter of BACA helps abused children in Central Florida by involving them with an established, united organization that is prepared to lend its physical presence and emotional support in order to shield them from further abuse. "This ride provided an opportunity to bring riders from all over the world to support one major and very important cause: helping to create awareness of the struggle to put an end to child abuse," said Brook "Grumpy" Fay, the Tri County President of BACA. "No child should live in fear and we want the community to know that we are here to help." An after-party event was also held at the Orlando Harley-Davidson Historic Factory Dealership with live music by The Pendletones, entertainment and food.

Victory has just released its newest model, and it's already a year ahead of the rest of the pack. Just this morning at the New York Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Victory unveiled its first new bike for 2013, the Judge.

DENVER, COLO. (Jan. 19, 2012) - When Steven Sanchez and Jason Perez chased down a drunk driver who fled the scene of an accident last summer, they didn't do it for a reward or recognition. However, because their actions led to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator, Sanchez and Perez received a check for $10,000 from Law Tigers, America's Motorcycle Lawyers.

MILWAUKEE (January 16, 2012) - New services have been added to the Engine Remanufacturing Program offered by Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories^®. The Twin Cam 96^™, Twin Cam 103^™ and 2003-06 CVO^™ Twin Cam 103 have recently been added to the "Reman" program that restores Harley-Davidson engines to factory specifications. All 1999-06 Twin Cam Engines will be upgraded with Screamin' Eagle^® Hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner and Oil Pump Kit (except '06 Dyna models). Remanufacturing also is now available for all 1999-later engines with a Screamin' Eagle Street Legal Big Bore Stage I EFI Kit. The program will continue to accept 1984-later Evolution^® 1340 engines, Twin Cam 88^®, Twin Cam 88B^® and Twin Cam 95 engines.

J&P Cycles contributed to a recent episode of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. If this is something that would interest you, please see below for a "behind the scenes" glance. If you would like additional information, please do not hesitate to let me know.

WALWORTH, Wis. - Mecum Auctions announces it will offer two custom motorcycles during the 2012 Kissimmee Event to benefit military charities Welcome Back Veterans and the American Freedom Foundation.

IRVINE, Calif. (December 21, 2011) - Source Interlink Media (SIM) announced today the appointment of Jeff G. Holt as Editor-in-Chief of Street Chopper and Baggers magazines. Holt has been with SIM since 2008 and will begin in his new position immediately.

Sturgis, SD (January 10, 2012) - Today, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip kicked off the 3rd annual Buffalo Chip Challenge™, a motorcycle build project designed to encourage Western Dakota Tech’s Welding, Manufacturing and Collision Repair students to get more involved with the motorcycle industry. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, along with leading industry businesses, including Black Hills Harley-Davidson, Terry Components and Hot Leathers want to give these students real-world experience while promoting economic development in the state of South Dakota.

SAN ANTONIO, TX (January 9, 2012) - VP Racing Fuels will start its 37th race season with a full arsenal of its popular leaded and unleaded race fuels. Fuels for drag racing, stock car racing, dirt track racing, powersports and open wheel competition have positioned VP as the leader in race fuel development as well as the most diversified race fuel brand in motorsports.

Pomona, California (November 13, 2011) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin' Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec is the 2011 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion. Krawiec clinched the title with a second-round win at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway that eliminated Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr., the only rider in the field with a chance to overtake Krawiec for the championship. Krawiec advanced to the final round and lost to his Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines teammate Andrew Hines, who finished the season third in points.

X132 Hellcat
The American thoroughbred returns

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dec. 15, 2011) —Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. (SMRi) has donated $50,000 to Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation, which is tasked with improving the quality of life for residents in and around the Sturgis community.

Milwaukee (December 15, 2011) - Harley-Davidson Motor Company is proud to announce the launch of an all-new global Harley-Davidson® Authorized Tours program that will offer Harley-Davidson riders an opportunity to experience riding adventures worldwide.

(Scottsdale, AZ) - December 9, 2011- Motorcycle racer and team owner Valerie Thompson has been named the co-recipient of the 2011 American Woman Riders Community Hero Award by the American Woman Riders Association. Thompson's racing accomplishments and community support of the HopeKids children's charity were key criteria for award selection.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Confederate Motors, Inc. (OTCBB:CFED), makers of handcrafted heirloom motorcycles, unveiled their anticipated third generation Hellcat today. Drawing on the first and second generations' distinctive drag race architecture, the company's new X132 Hellcat advances that architecture with innovative engineering and avant-garde design. The result is yet another iconic machine that challenges the paradigms of the American motoring landscape.

Mount Pleasant, SC - Brukus® Motorcycle Parts, LLC has now released their 7th new custom product in 12 months! After months in development, this newest addition, KickShoeTM, securely attaches to Harley-Davidson Touring Bike Kick Stands / Jiffy Stands to stabilize the bike on soft and uneven surfaces - such as hot asphalt, sand, grass, stones, etc. KickShoeTM fits all Harley-Davidson® Touring Class bikes, with 2 models to choose from.