american motorcyclist may 2016 dirt (preview version)
DESCRIPTION
The Journal of the AMA.TRANSCRIPT
Phot
o Ed
Car
lo G
arci
a
FIRST TIME RACING: KNOW YOU’RE READY
SEEING AND BEING SEEN DURING MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH
DIRT 1May 2016
MAY 2016
AM_05_2016_sec01d_Dirt_Cover.indd 1 5/16/16 11:53 AM
Watch this space for updates about your valuable benefi ts as an AMA member.AMA REWARDS
Are You Covered? Value Your Cost
American Motorcyclist magazine $19.95 Included
AMA Roadside Assistance (When Enrolled In Auto-Renew Program) $104 Included*
AMA Online Road And Trail Guide $19 Included
AMA Member-Only Website $75 Included
Hotel And Motel Discounts (Choice Hotels, Red Roof Inn) $40** Up To 20% Off
Gear Discounts (BikeBandit.com, EVS, Heat Demon And More) $187.50*** Up To 25% Off
Protecting Your Right To Ride Priceless Included
Your Membership Dues $49
Total Membership Value $450.45
*must maintain valid credit card and email address on fi le for coverage to continue**average cost of $100/night stay – 2 nights***average $750 per year expenses on gear/parts/accessories
AMA Roadside AssistanceThe Best Deal In TowingGet peace of mind with AMA Roadside Assistance, which covers all your vehicles, as well as those of your family members living with you. Best of all, you can get this coverage at no additional charge. For details, call (800) 262-5646.
LodgingSave At Choice Hotels, Motel 6, Red Roof InnAt Choice hotels, save 15% off the best available rates at participating Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay, Rodeway Inn and Econo Lodge hotels. Use the Member Discount code #00947556.
Special discounts at Motel 6 are also available up to 10% off. Use the Member Discount code CP540176.
Plus, get a 20% discount off available rates at Red Roof Inn. For discounts, call (800) RED-ROOF and use the code VP+ 503343. You can also make reservations online at www.redroof.com. Just enter the code VP+ 503343 in the fi eld labeled “VP+/ID#” when making reservations. The discount will be automatically applied.
EagleRider Motorcycle RentalsArrive And RideEagleRider offers an AMA member discount of 10% discount on Harley-Davidson, Honda, BMW and Polaris rentals and tours. Call (888) 900-9901 or book at www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com/Membership/EagleRider.aspx, using discount code AMA015.
Motorcycle ShippingRide Where You WantIn the United States, call Federal Companies, an agent for Specialized Transportation, Inc., at (877) 518-7376 for at least $60 off standard rates.
Car RentalsSave Money When You DriveGet up to 25% off prevailing rates at any Avis or Budget car rental agency. For Avis, enter discount code: D388100. For Budget, enter code: Z942000. AMA Members save up to 25% on year-round Hertz rentals with discount code CDP# 497193.
AMA Gear Offi cial Online Store for AMA MerchandiseFind patches, pins, T-shirts, hats, coolers and much more at AMAgear.com.
Rider Accident Medical PlanAll members of the AMA are eligible to purchase coverage. Benefi ts are paid when a covered member is injured. See http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Membership/Members_Only/DiscountCodes for details.
Insurance, Credit Card, Finance and BankingThe AMA has joined with Nationwide to bring members-only money-saving offers on insurance, a cash-back AMA-themed credit card, fi nance and banking. For more details see, www.nationwide.com/americanmotorcyclist.
Cycle TraderVisit CycleTrader.com for access to nearly 400,000 motorcycles and power sports vehicles across the country. If interested in trading up, click on “Sell for Free” on the homepage and use promo code “AMACT20” at checkout for 20% off the top-of-the-line package. For more info, visit www.CycleTrader.com.
THE ESSENTIALS
HOW YOUR AMA MEMBERSHIP PAYS FOR ITSELF
PRODUCT DISCOUNTS
ActionStation/Bohn Body ArmorSave 10% on complete product line—plus bonus. Go to www.actionstation.com/ama/ and use coupon code AMAB4U at checkout. AMA Members also receive exclusive discounted pricing on the Bohn Bodyguard System at www.bohn-armor-pants.com/ama/.
ADVMotoAdventure Motorcycle Magazine offers a 20% discount on all subscriptions through AdventureMotorcycle.com and 20% off ADVMoto branded items and back issues on ADVMotoShop.com. Enter discount code AMADV20 at checkout.
AMA Motorcycle Hall Of FameSave $5 on admission to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame at AMA headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio.
AMA Supercross And AMA Arenacross TicketsSave on advanced tickets; AMA members can get $5 off when they buy tickets online at Supercrossonline.com and use password AMASX16. AMA members can get $5 off when they buy tickets online at Arenacross.com and use password AMA5OFF. Certain restrictions apply, call (800) 262-5646 for details.
Anthony’s LeatherworksSave 10% on complete motorcycle garment restoration and repair. You can get your motocross boots fi xed from MX Boot Resole and Repair. Use code AMADISCOUNT at checkout.
BikeBandit.comVisit BikeBandit.com for a 10% discounts on motorcycle parts, gear and apparel. Enter your AMA number when checking out to receive your discount. (Discount is not available on tires.)
Biker Rain ChapsSave 25%. Visit www.bikerrainchaps.com/ama/ and use the code AMA-0416-EASTER at checkout to receive your discount.
Black Wolf MototoursBlack Wolf Mototours offers all-inclusive dual sport adventure tours in the Northern Rockies. Current AMA members receive 10% off any guided tour. Visit the Members Only section of AmericanMotorcyclist.com for discount code.
Brooks LeatherAMA members receive a 10% discount off all jackets, chaps, vests, rain suits, race suits, and gloves. You can shop online at www.brooksleather.com or at any participating Brooks dealer. Just present the code AMABRO when ordering.
Cardo Systems, Inc.10% discount for AMA members when presenting their membership card on Cardo’s scala rider® motorcycle communication products at participating authorized dealers only.
Colorado Motorcycle AdventuresColorado Motorcycle Adventures offers AMA Members 10% off all motorcycle rentals and tours! Mention your AMA Membership when reserving your rental or tour. A current AMA Membership card required to receive discount.
Design Engineering, Inc.DEI is now offering AMA members a 10% discount. Simply enter the discount code AMA10DISCOUNT during checkout.
Dowco PowersportsAMA Members save 20% on Dowco products, an industry leading manufacturer of motorcycle covers and luggage. To take advantage of the discount, use code AMA20 at checkout.
EVS SportsAMA Members receive 10% off and free shipping on all orders. Simply use the code AMAEVS16 during checkout at www.EVS-Sports.com.
Gear BrakeGEARBRAKE detects when you decelerate, even in instances of downshifting and engine braking where the brake is not applied, and automatically lights your taillight with a fl ashing alert! AMA members receive a 15% discount at gearbrake.com with the promo code: AMASAFE.
Heat DemonAMA members receive 10% off all products. Visit www.heatdemon.com/AMA and use the code AMAheat16 at checkout to receive your discount.
International Motorcycle ShowsAMA members save on advanced adult one-day general admission. The promo code is “AMA16” when you buy your tickets online from www.motorcycleshows.com.
MAD MapsThe best routes made easy. Save 20%. Use promo code AMATHXU at www.MADmaps.com.
MedjetLearn More and Enroll – visit www.MedjetAMA.com or call Medjet at 1.800.527.7478 and reference American Motorcyclist Association. Reduced annual Medjet membership rates for AMA members under age 75 start at $225 – a savings of 16%.
MYLAPSMYLAPS provides a 20% discount off MSRP or any current sales price on web-orders or orders coordinated by the AMA for all Motorized Products to AMA members. To receive the discount, enter code AMA-789HJK at checkout.
Pagnol MotoAt Pagnol Moto we develop and design extremely high quality gear for riders by riders. Visit www.pagnol-moto.com and use the code 1AMAVIP at checkout to receive your AMA exclusive 10% discount.
Rider MagazineMembers pay only $19.99 for 2 years (24 issues) + 2 extra FREE issues. Visit the Members Only section on www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com for the discount link.
RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel magazineRoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel magazine offers a 20% subscription discount to AMA members. RoadRUNNER is the touring expert of North America, providing information on the best places to ride. AMA discount code is CRIAMA at www.roadrunner.travel/promo/ama.
SenaThe Global Leader in Bluetooth and ‘Audio Action Camera’ Innovation for Powersports, Motorsports and Outdoor Sports – is now offering AMA members an exclusive 15% discount on its product lineup. Log into the ‘Members Only’ section on the AMA website to get the code and #RideConnected.
Shark KageA multi-functional ramp which adds the functionality of a bed extender, cargo cover, work table, cargo box and sunshade; all-in-one product! Enter code AMA20 to take advantage of the AMA exclusive 20% discount.
Shock SoxStreet ~ Dirt ~ Off-Road ~ SHOCK SOX, “The 10-Second Removable Fork Seal Protector.” Get 10% off your order by entering your AMA number during checkout at ShockSox.com. For colors, sizes and model-applications, visit www.ShockSox.com
Spot LLCAMA Members receive unprecedented and exclusive service credit on SPOT Spot Trace, Gen 3, and Satellite Phone products in addition to existing device promotions. Visit the Members Only section on www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com to view details.
TomTomTomTom would like to offer you a 10% discount on any TomTom product (excluding accessories). Visit www.tomtom.com to place your order and enter AMA10_TT2016 at check out to receive your discount.
US ChromeAMA Members save big at US Chrome! We offer a $30.00 discount on cylinder plating and dealer pricing on Wiseco, Wossner, ProX and Vertex piston kits. For more information visit the Members Area of the website.
Warm & SafeHeated clothing and controllers designed by bikers. To encourage others to join the AMA we offer members an 18% discount. Enter AMA at check out to receive your discount.
320516_AMA_Member_Benefits.indd All Pages 3/29/16 12:54 PM
DIRTSTREETMAIN 32 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec02m_Contents_Letters.indd 2 3/29/16 1:28 PM
Watch this space for updates about your valuable benefi ts as an AMA member.AMA REWARDS
Are You Covered? Value Your Cost
American Motorcyclist magazine $19.95 Included
AMA Roadside Assistance (When Enrolled In Auto-Renew Program) $104 Included*
AMA Online Road And Trail Guide $19 Included
AMA Member-Only Website $75 Included
Hotel And Motel Discounts (Choice Hotels, Red Roof Inn) $40** Up To 20% Off
Gear Discounts (BikeBandit.com, EVS, Heat Demon And More) $187.50*** Up To 25% Off
Protecting Your Right To Ride Priceless Included
Your Membership Dues $49
Total Membership Value $450.45
*must maintain valid credit card and email address on fi le for coverage to continue**average cost of $100/night stay – 2 nights***average $750 per year expenses on gear/parts/accessories
AMA Roadside AssistanceThe Best Deal In TowingGet peace of mind with AMA Roadside Assistance, which covers all your vehicles, as well as those of your family members living with you. Best of all, you can get this coverage at no additional charge. For details, call (800) 262-5646.
LodgingSave At Choice Hotels, Motel 6, Red Roof InnAt Choice hotels, save 15% off the best available rates at participating Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay, Rodeway Inn and Econo Lodge hotels. Use the Member Discount code #00947556.
Special discounts at Motel 6 are also available up to 10% off. Use the Member Discount code CP540176.
Plus, get a 20% discount off available rates at Red Roof Inn. For discounts, call (800) RED-ROOF and use the code VP+ 503343. You can also make reservations online at www.redroof.com. Just enter the code VP+ 503343 in the fi eld labeled “VP+/ID#” when making reservations. The discount will be automatically applied.
EagleRider Motorcycle RentalsArrive And RideEagleRider offers an AMA member discount of 10% discount on Harley-Davidson, Honda, BMW and Polaris rentals and tours. Call (888) 900-9901 or book at www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com/Membership/EagleRider.aspx, using discount code AMA015.
Motorcycle ShippingRide Where You WantIn the United States, call Federal Companies, an agent for Specialized Transportation, Inc., at (877) 518-7376 for at least $60 off standard rates.
Car RentalsSave Money When You DriveGet up to 25% off prevailing rates at any Avis or Budget car rental agency. For Avis, enter discount code: D388100. For Budget, enter code: Z942000. AMA Members save up to 25% on year-round Hertz rentals with discount code CDP# 497193.
AMA Gear Offi cial Online Store for AMA MerchandiseFind patches, pins, T-shirts, hats, coolers and much more at AMAgear.com.
Rider Accident Medical PlanAll members of the AMA are eligible to purchase coverage. Benefi ts are paid when a covered member is injured. See http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Membership/Members_Only/DiscountCodes for details.
Insurance, Credit Card, Finance and BankingThe AMA has joined with Nationwide to bring members-only money-saving offers on insurance, a cash-back AMA-themed credit card, fi nance and banking. For more details see, www.nationwide.com/americanmotorcyclist.
Cycle TraderVisit CycleTrader.com for access to nearly 400,000 motorcycles and power sports vehicles across the country. If interested in trading up, click on “Sell for Free” on the homepage and use promo code “AMACT20” at checkout for 20% off the top-of-the-line package. For more info, visit www.CycleTrader.com.
THE ESSENTIALS
HOW YOUR AMA MEMBERSHIP PAYS FOR ITSELF
PRODUCT DISCOUNTS
ActionStation/Bohn Body ArmorSave 10% on complete product line—plus bonus. Go to www.actionstation.com/ama/ and use coupon code AMAB4U at checkout. AMA Members also receive exclusive discounted pricing on the Bohn Bodyguard System at www.bohn-armor-pants.com/ama/.
ADVMotoAdventure Motorcycle Magazine offers a 20% discount on all subscriptions through AdventureMotorcycle.com and 20% off ADVMoto branded items and back issues on ADVMotoShop.com. Enter discount code AMADV20 at checkout.
AMA Motorcycle Hall Of FameSave $5 on admission to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame at AMA headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio.
AMA Supercross And AMA Arenacross TicketsSave on advanced tickets; AMA members can get $5 off when they buy tickets online at Supercrossonline.com and use password AMASX16. AMA members can get $5 off when they buy tickets online at Arenacross.com and use password AMA5OFF. Certain restrictions apply, call (800) 262-5646 for details.
Anthony’s LeatherworksSave 10% on complete motorcycle garment restoration and repair. You can get your motocross boots fi xed from MX Boot Resole and Repair. Use code AMADISCOUNT at checkout.
BikeBandit.comVisit BikeBandit.com for a 10% discounts on motorcycle parts, gear and apparel. Enter your AMA number when checking out to receive your discount. (Discount is not available on tires.)
Biker Rain ChapsSave 25%. Visit www.bikerrainchaps.com/ama/ and use the code AMA-0416-EASTER at checkout to receive your discount.
Black Wolf MototoursBlack Wolf Mototours offers all-inclusive dual sport adventure tours in the Northern Rockies. Current AMA members receive 10% off any guided tour. Visit the Members Only section of AmericanMotorcyclist.com for discount code.
Brooks LeatherAMA members receive a 10% discount off all jackets, chaps, vests, rain suits, race suits, and gloves. You can shop online at www.brooksleather.com or at any participating Brooks dealer. Just present the code AMABRO when ordering.
Cardo Systems, Inc.10% discount for AMA members when presenting their membership card on Cardo’s scala rider® motorcycle communication products at participating authorized dealers only.
Colorado Motorcycle AdventuresColorado Motorcycle Adventures offers AMA Members 10% off all motorcycle rentals and tours! Mention your AMA Membership when reserving your rental or tour. A current AMA Membership card required to receive discount.
Design Engineering, Inc.DEI is now offering AMA members a 10% discount. Simply enter the discount code AMA10DISCOUNT during checkout.
Dowco PowersportsAMA Members save 20% on Dowco products, an industry leading manufacturer of motorcycle covers and luggage. To take advantage of the discount, use code AMA20 at checkout.
EVS SportsAMA Members receive 10% off and free shipping on all orders. Simply use the code AMAEVS16 during checkout at www.EVS-Sports.com.
Gear BrakeGEARBRAKE detects when you decelerate, even in instances of downshifting and engine braking where the brake is not applied, and automatically lights your taillight with a fl ashing alert! AMA members receive a 15% discount at gearbrake.com with the promo code: AMASAFE.
Heat DemonAMA members receive 10% off all products. Visit www.heatdemon.com/AMA and use the code AMAheat16 at checkout to receive your discount.
International Motorcycle ShowsAMA members save on advanced adult one-day general admission. The promo code is “AMA16” when you buy your tickets online from www.motorcycleshows.com.
MAD MapsThe best routes made easy. Save 20%. Use promo code AMATHXU at www.MADmaps.com.
MedjetLearn More and Enroll – visit www.MedjetAMA.com or call Medjet at 1.800.527.7478 and reference American Motorcyclist Association. Reduced annual Medjet membership rates for AMA members under age 75 start at $225 – a savings of 16%.
MYLAPSMYLAPS provides a 20% discount off MSRP or any current sales price on web-orders or orders coordinated by the AMA for all Motorized Products to AMA members. To receive the discount, enter code AMA-789HJK at checkout.
Pagnol MotoAt Pagnol Moto we develop and design extremely high quality gear for riders by riders. Visit www.pagnol-moto.com and use the code 1AMAVIP at checkout to receive your AMA exclusive 10% discount.
Rider MagazineMembers pay only $19.99 for 2 years (24 issues) + 2 extra FREE issues. Visit the Members Only section on www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com for the discount link.
RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel magazineRoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel magazine offers a 20% subscription discount to AMA members. RoadRUNNER is the touring expert of North America, providing information on the best places to ride. AMA discount code is CRIAMA at www.roadrunner.travel/promo/ama.
SenaThe Global Leader in Bluetooth and ‘Audio Action Camera’ Innovation for Powersports, Motorsports and Outdoor Sports – is now offering AMA members an exclusive 15% discount on its product lineup. Log into the ‘Members Only’ section on the AMA website to get the code and #RideConnected.
Shark KageA multi-functional ramp which adds the functionality of a bed extender, cargo cover, work table, cargo box and sunshade; all-in-one product! Enter code AMA20 to take advantage of the AMA exclusive 20% discount.
Shock SoxStreet ~ Dirt ~ Off-Road ~ SHOCK SOX, “The 10-Second Removable Fork Seal Protector.” Get 10% off your order by entering your AMA number during checkout at ShockSox.com. For colors, sizes and model-applications, visit www.ShockSox.com
Spot LLCAMA Members receive unprecedented and exclusive service credit on SPOT Spot Trace, Gen 3, and Satellite Phone products in addition to existing device promotions. Visit the Members Only section on www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com to view details.
TomTomTomTom would like to offer you a 10% discount on any TomTom product (excluding accessories). Visit www.tomtom.com to place your order and enter AMA10_TT2016 at check out to receive your discount.
US ChromeAMA Members save big at US Chrome! We offer a $30.00 discount on cylinder plating and dealer pricing on Wiseco, Wossner, ProX and Vertex piston kits. For more information visit the Members Area of the website.
Warm & SafeHeated clothing and controllers designed by bikers. To encourage others to join the AMA we offer members an 18% discount. Enter AMA at check out to receive your discount.
320516_AMA_Member_Benefits.indd All Pages 3/29/16 12:54 PM
DIRTSTREETMAIN 32 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec02m_Contents_Letters.indd 3 3/29/16 1:28 PM
May 2016Volume 70, Number 5Published by theAmerican Motorcyclist Association13515 Yarmouth Dr.Pickerington, OH 43147(800) AMA-JOIN (262-5646)www.americanmotorcyclist.com
American Motorcyclist magazine (ISSN 0277-9358) is published monthly by the American Motorcyclist Association, 13515 Yarmouth Dr., Pickerington, OH 43147. Copyright by the American Motorcyclist Association/American Motorcyclist 2016. Printed in USA.Subscription rate: Magazine subscription fee of $19.95 covered in membership dues.
Postmaster: Mail form 3579 to 13515 Yarmouth Dr., Pickerington, OH 43147. Periodical postage paid at Pickerington, Ohio, and at additional mailing offi ces.
8. LETTERS10. VIEWPOINT 12. RIGHTS32. HALL OF FAME40. EVENTS CALENDAR50. GUEST COLUMN
PAGE 28. AMA member Tom Mehren takes you along on a hot tub tour of the Northwest United States.
PAGE 22. Daytona Bike Week round up—all the racing from the year’s fi rst big week of competition.
NAVIGATION
STREET COVER AMA member Bill Tillman is going on a lot of group rides in 2016. How are you enjoying your motorcycle this year?
DIRT/COMPETITION COVER Remember your fi rst time racing? Jackson Adams sure does. He offers some fresh perspective on getting started in a great sport.
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, when we focus on strategies that make riders more visible to other road and trail users. Read more on page 36.
To switch the version you receive, call (800) 262-5646, ask for membership services.Want to read both versions? Call the above number to get both delivered to your
home for just $10 more a year. Members can read both versions online at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/magazine for free.
Dirt/Com
petiti
on E
dition
Only
!
Street
Edition
Only
!
Proof you don’t have to break the bankto get uncompromising performance.• Performance-cut with adjustable waist
belts and sleeve take-up straps for agreat fit
• Abrasion-resistant 600-denierpolyester outer shell for peace of mind
• Waterproof and breathable barrier totake on a wide range of conditions
• Cortech’s Z.O.Q. (Zip-Out Quilted)insulated liner locks out the chill
• Removable, articulated, triple-densityback protector and CE-approved armorin shoulders and elbows for addedprotection
• VRX Air mesh jacket also available forwarm-weather conditions
• VRX and VRX Air colors:White/Black/Red, Black/Gun/White,Black/Hi-Viz/White and Gun/Black/White
APPAREL
BUY SMART.RIDE SMART.
Check out our videos at youtube.com/helmethouse. For more information see your local dealer or visit www.cortech.net.Cortech is a registered trademark of Helmet House. ©Helmet House, Inc. 2016.Always maintain, inspect and wear protective motorcycle riding gear. No gear can offer complete protection from all situations. Obey all speed and safety laws. Riding and alcohol or other drugs don’t mix.
VRX$162.99
VRX AIR$169.99
27276
WWW.CORTECH.NET
16HH_CT_VRXVRXAir_Sngl_AMAMotor__Low Res 3/8/16 11:52 AM Page 1
Kev
in W
ing
Ken
Hill
DIRTSTREETMAIN 5
4 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
54 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec02m_Contents_Letters.indd 4 3/29/16 3:36 PM
Dirt/Com
petiti
on E
dition
Only
!
Proof you don’t have to break the bankto get uncompromising performance.• Performance-cut with adjustable waist
belts and sleeve take-up straps for agreat fit
• Abrasion-resistant 600-denierpolyester outer shell for peace of mind
• Waterproof and breathable barrier totake on a wide range of conditions
• Cortech’s Z.O.Q. (Zip-Out Quilted)insulated liner locks out the chill
• Removable, articulated, triple-densityback protector and CE-approved armorin shoulders and elbows for addedprotection
• VRX Air mesh jacket also available forwarm-weather conditions
• VRX and VRX Air colors:White/Black/Red, Black/Gun/White,Black/Hi-Viz/White and Gun/Black/White
APPAREL
BUY SMART.RIDE SMART.
Check out our videos at youtube.com/helmethouse. For more information see your local dealer or visit www.cortech.net.Cortech is a registered trademark of Helmet House. ©Helmet House, Inc. 2016.Always maintain, inspect and wear protective motorcycle riding gear. No gear can offer complete protection from all situations. Obey all speed and safety laws. Riding and alcohol or other drugs don’t mix.
VRX$162.99
VRX AIR$169.99
27276
WWW.CORTECH.NET
16HH_CT_VRXVRXAir_Sngl_AMAMotor__Low Res 3/8/16 11:52 AM Page 1
Kev
in W
ing
Ken
Hill
DIRTSTREETMAIN 5May 2016 54AM_05_2016_sec02m_Contents_Letters.indd 5 3/29/16 1:28 PM
COMMUNICATIONS
American Motorcyclist 13515 Yarmouth Drive Pickerington, OH 43147 (614) 856-1900 [email protected]
James Holter, Vice President of Communications and MarketingJim Witters, Managing EditorHeather Wilson, Associate EditorMark Lapid, Creative Services Director Jeff Guciardo, Production Manager/DesignerHalley Immelt, Graphic Designer
Steve Gotoski, Advertising Director (Western States) (951) 566-5068, [email protected]
Zach Stevens, National Sales Manager (626) 298-3854, [email protected]
All trademarks used herein (unless otherwise noted) are owned by the AMA and may only be used with the express, written permission of the AMA.American Motorcyclist is the monthly
publication of the American Motorcyclist Association, which represents motorcyclists nationwide. For information on AMA membership benefits, call (800) AMA-JOIN or visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com. Manuscripts, photos, drawings and other editorial contributions must be accompanied by return postage. No responsibility is assumed for loss or damage to unsolicited material. Copyright© American Motorcyclist Association, 2016.
AMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Contact any member of the AMA Board of Directors at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/ about/board
Maggie McNally-Bradshaw, Chair Schenectady, N.Y.
Russ Brenan, Vice Chair, Irvine, Calif.
Ken Ford, Assistant Treasurer Bartow, Fla.
Paul Puma, Executive Committee Member, Laguna Beach, Calif.
Jeff Skeen, Executive Committee Member, San Diego, Calif.
Jerry Abboud, Thornton, Colo.
Ted Cabral, Penngrove, Calif.
David Foley, Milwaukee, Wis.
Tony Moseley, Fort Worth, Texas
Roger Pattison, Taos Ski Valley, N.M.
Robert Pearce, Murrieta, Calif.
Jim Viverito, Chicago, Ill.
(800) AMA-JOIN (262-5646)AmericanMotorcyclist.com
AMA STAFF
EXECUTIVE
Rob Dingman, President/CEOJeff Massey, Chief Operations Officer Bruce Moffat, Chief Financial OfficerDonna Perry, Executive Assistant to President/CEORob Rasor, Director of International Affairs
ACCOUNTING/DATA ENTRY
Dawn Becker, Accounting ManagerLori Cavucci, Data Entry RepresentativeDeb D’Andrea, Data Entry RepresentativeMelanie Hise, HR Assistant/Payroll CoordinatorEd Madden, System Support SpecialistNicole Weppler, Member Fulfillment Specialist
AMA RACING/ORGANIZER SERVICES
Bill Cumbow, Director of RacingKip Bigelow, Motocross ManagerJoe Bromley, Program Development ManagerJane Caston, Racing CoordinatorKevin Crowther, Director SX & Pro Racing RelationsAlex Hunter, Racing Projects ManagerMichael Jolly, Off Road/Track Assistant Manager Beth Owen, Off-Road CoordinatorMike Pelletier, Assistant Motocross ManagerJessica Robinson, Track Racing CoordinatorKen Saillant, Track Racing ManagerChuck Weir, Off Road Racing ManagerCristy Wiles, Motocross CoordinatorConrad Young, Timing & Scoring Manager
BUSINESS MEMBER PROGRAMS
Jim Williams, Vice President, Industry Relations and Business Member Programs
DISTRIBUTION/FACILITIES SERVICES
John Bricker, Mailroom ManagerHeida Drake, Copy Center OperatorBill Frasch, Mailroom Clerk GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Sen. Wayne Allard, Vice President, Government RelationsNick Haris, Western States RepresentativeRick Podliska, Deputy DirectorSteve Salisbury, Government Affairs Manager, Off-HighwayMichael Sayre, Grassroots CoordinatorElizabeth Starek, Staff AssistantCasey Wright, Government Affairs Manager, On-Highway
STATE CHAPTERS AND RECREATIONAL RIDING
Marie Wuelleh, Recreational Riding and Volunteer ManagerRob Baughman, Assistant Manager, Recreational Road RidingSerena Van Dyke, Recreational Riding Coordinator
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Jennifer Kirkpatrick, IT DirectorDave Coleman, Network Architect
MARKETING AND EVENTS
Jordan Cavallaro, Collections AssistantAmanda Donchess, Membership Marketing ManagerConnie Fleming, Events ManagerHannah Saunders, Marketing CoordinatorPaula Schremser, Program SpecialistKaitlyn Sesco, Marketing Manager
MEMBER SERVICES
Tiffany Pound, Member Services ManagerChristina Dolin, Member Services RepresentativeAmy Edwards, Member Services RepresentativeLydia Moss, Receptionist
MOTION PRO, INC. I MOTIONPRO.COM I 650-594-9600
ENJOY THEENJOY THEADVENTURE
KURT CASELLI
KC66 TOOL PACKKC66 TOOL PACKIN COLLABORATION WITH THE KC66 FOUNDATION
Learn more about how to help by visiting: Kurtcaselli.com
Protecting and Supporting the Lives of Off-Road Riders.
FOR THEPLANFOR THERIDEAT MOTIONPRO.COM
KC66 TOOL PACK
RIDERIDEAT MOTIONPRO.COM
MSRP: $49.99*A portion of the proceeds for every pack
sold is contributed to the KC66 foundation
• Offi cial tool pack designed to meet the needs of the USA ISDE Team• External fl ap with quick access pouch features molded pull tab providing effortless grip with or without gloves• Motion Pro molded zipper pull tabs offer a sure grip when opening or closing compartments• Heavy duty adjustable web belt extends through the side pockets• Zippered inner map pocket • Non-Slip Textured backing with added foam back support pad• Zippered side pockets with accessory web belt loops• Durable 600D Ballistic Nylon construction
SABER 4.0 TEXTILE JACKET
$149.99
I N N O V A T I O N • S T Y L E • C O M F O R T
The Saber 4.0 3/4-length textile jacket is proof that high-tech features don't have to come with a high price.
• 500-denier outer shell with waterproof, breathablebarrier provides durable, all-weather performance
• Adjustable waist panels and bicep and forearm take-upstraps offer a snug, comfor table fit
• Removable, CE-approved armor and ar ticulated triple-density back protector provide added security
• Zip-Out Quilted (Z.O.Q.) 100-gram polyfill liner keepsyou warm on especially cold rides
• Microfiber-lined neck and cuffs add comfor t• 360-degree reflective piping offers high visibility at night• Quality YKK zippers sandwiched by dual flaps lock out
the wind • Colors: Black, Red and Silver
27275
Check out our videos at youtube.com/helmethouse. For more information see your local dealer or visit tourmaster.com. Tour Master is aregistered trademark of Helmet House. ©Helmet House, Inc. 2016. Always maintain, inspect and wear protective motorcycle riding gear.No gear can offer complete protection from all situations. Obey all speed and safety laws. Riding and alcohol or other drugs don’t mix.
t o u r m a s t e r. c o m
THINK RETURN ON INVESTMENT S A B E R 4 . 0 J A C K E T
16HH_TM_Saber4_Sngl_AMAMotor_16HH_TM_Saber4_Sngl_CycleWorld 3/8/16 11:34 AM Page 1
DIRTSTREETMAIN 7
6 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
76 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec02m_Contents_Letters.indd 6 3/29/16 1:27 PM
SABER 4.0 TEXTILE JACKET
$149.99
I N N O V A T I O N • S T Y L E • C O M F O R T
The Saber 4.0 3/4-length textile jacket is proof that high-tech features don't have to come with a high price.
• 500-denier outer shell with waterproof, breathablebarrier provides durable, all-weather performance
• Adjustable waist panels and bicep and forearm take-upstraps offer a snug, comfor table fit
• Removable, CE-approved armor and ar ticulated triple-density back protector provide added security
• Zip-Out Quilted (Z.O.Q.) 100-gram polyfill liner keepsyou warm on especially cold rides
• Microfiber-lined neck and cuffs add comfor t• 360-degree reflective piping offers high visibility at night• Quality YKK zippers sandwiched by dual flaps lock out
the wind • Colors: Black, Red and Silver
27275
Check out our videos at youtube.com/helmethouse. For more information see your local dealer or visit tourmaster.com. Tour Master is aregistered trademark of Helmet House. ©Helmet House, Inc. 2016. Always maintain, inspect and wear protective motorcycle riding gear.No gear can offer complete protection from all situations. Obey all speed and safety laws. Riding and alcohol or other drugs don’t mix.
t o u r m a s t e r. c o m
THINK RETURN ON INVESTMENT S A B E R 4 . 0 J A C K E T
16HH_TM_Saber4_Sngl_AMAMotor_16HH_TM_Saber4_Sngl_CycleWorld 3/8/16 11:34 AM Page 1
DIRTSTREETMAIN 7May 2016 76AM_05_2016_sec02m_Contents_Letters.indd 7 3/29/16 1:27 PM
FOLLOW THE SUNMost of us have seen “Wild Hogs,”
a movie about a riding club trying to recapture their past and coming across a biker gang. The movie helped create a tourist attraction for the little-known town of Madrid, N.M.
The town was an anthracite mining town dating back to the early 1800s and, prior to the movie, had recently developed into an artistic community (similar to New Paltz, N.Y.). I recently did a ride there from Roswell, north of Clines Corner, on Route 285. It had some nice twisties once in the mountains. It was a nice ride, even with the brief cold front and snow fl urries.
When we searched for Maggie’s Diner—which is not really a diner but a building that was built for the movie and left behind for the sole purpose of selling movie memorabilia—less than a hundred yards past it we found a great little restaurant. On the return to Roswell, we went south through a string of little towns, including Corona, N.M.
I moved to New Mexico for the reason that it affords me the ability to ride year round. I ride with friends or by myself if no one wants to come.
Lee De Leonard Jr.Roswell, N.M.
GOOD READThe April 2016 issue really slowed me
down.1) J.R. Clark of Oakland, Calif., had an
excellent letter about lane splitting realities of a Bay Area commute;
2) Rob Dingman’s “No Excuse Needed” was a welcome prod to get outside;
3) The update concerning three new national monuments in California was very interesting. (Absent any real House+Senate+Executive Branch cooperation, I’m siding with the President erring on the side of nature; sorry, but there you go.);
4) The E15/ethanol labeling article wisely reminds me to pay more attention at the pump;
5) A great feature on a new wave of helmet technology and challenges of head injury prevention (“Helmet Tech Aims High”); and fi nally,
6) Kudos to Ron Daigle’s terrific essay explaining the physics and expressing the pleasure of taking a curve—his writing also found just the right balance.
Good stuff, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you. Future issues of American Motorcyclist will get the closer look your efforts deserve.
Sean Coleman New York, N.Y.
SALT MATTERSCongratulations to the AMA for joining
the Save the Salt Coalition!My forthcoming book, “The Unlikely
1,” includes specifi c mention of the AMA’s essential work in making amateur motorcycle racing safe, accessible and, well, possible. Without the AMA and its capable staff and its support, it is unlikely that events like the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials, where I fulfi lled a life-long dream of capturing an AMA No. 1 plate, could even happen, let alone fl ourish.
I will defi nitely update the manuscript to include recognition of the AMA in this important effort to save the Bonneville Salt Flats.
I have also taken up this cause and work to encourage others to do the same in the motorcycling community: “Bonneville Salt Flats in Jeopardy,” RideApart, November 2015 (www.rideapart.com/articles/bonneville-salt-fl ats-jeopardy).
All the best for much continued success!
Gary IlminenLone Rock, Wis.
SIGNS POINT THE WAYLike Douglas Weir (“From End To End,”
March issue), I have enjoyed riding a few national roads from end to end. I fi gured if I just follow the signs, there’s no need to look at a map while en route. I live near Detroit, Mich., and I’ve traveled U.S. 27 from Fort Wayne, Ind., to Miami, Fla.
Then I returned via U.S. 441 from Miami to Lake City, Tenn. The following year I took U.S. 322 from Cleveland to Atlantic City, N.J. There are several other great roads I’d like to take that begin (or end) in my home state.
Dave RaetzRochester Hills, Mich.
ENJOYING END TO END RIDESThe March issue really hit home with
me. “From End To End” reminded me of some trips I’ve taken. I’ve done U.S. 2 from Everett, Wash., to Superior, Wis. I’ve also ridden U.S. 50 from Sacramento to Ocean City, Md.
Both rides had some high points and some not-so-high points. U.S. 2 is pretty nice until you leave Glacier National Park and then it gets a bit straight and fl at. U.S. 50 is spectacular through Colorado. Utah and Nevada are cool because of the scenery, and West Virginia is great. Now I want to ride U.S. 99 but need to do more research.
Also, “A Dangerous Heaven” hit home with me. I just turned 68 and sometimes wonder if I’m getting too old. Nah, I think I’ll ride from the Washington coast this spring to Washington, D.C., for Rolling Thunder. You don’t quit riding because you got old, you got old because you quit riding.
Michael PrestonOcean Shores, Wash.
CROSS COUNTRY TOURThank you for the entertaining and
informative article in the March issue by Douglas Weir. My wife and I are also great fans of end-to-end travel on our Harley Tri-Glide. Our fi rst end-to-end ride was in 2012 on U.S. 20 From Boston to Newport, Ore.
It took a couple of trips to do it all, but we made it. Signage is a little iffy in Albany, N.Y., and we had to zig and zag to re-fi nd it. Once in Boston as you get past Harvard Yard, it just turns into city streets. And there’s no “end” sign on either end of U.S. 20, either.
After reaching Oregon, we turned south on U.S. 101, rode to northern California and picked up U.S. 50 just outside of Reno, Nev. We stayed with U.S. 50 to St.
MEMBER LETTERS
Letter of the Month
RIDE ON“A Dangerous Heaven” (March
issue) by Suzanne Shafer hit the nail on the head! At my age (62) more and more folks question why I still ride—“it’s crazy out there, man”—and, of course, they are right.
But what is the alternative? Riding has been my passion for over 45 years, and as long as I am physically fi t enough to safely ride, I will continue to do so.
Mark HarriganDanville, Calif.
Letters to the editor are the opinions of the AMA members who write them. Inclusion here does not imply they refl ect the positions of the AMA, its staff or board. Agree? Disagree? Let us know! Send your letters to [email protected]; or mail to 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147.
DIRTSTREETMAIN 9
8 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
98 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec02m_Contents_Letters.indd 8 3/29/16 1:27 PM
Sound Off!Louis before turning the handlebars toward home.
Our next end to end was U.S. 2 from Maine to Washington State. Route 2 disappears at the New York/Vermont border and reappears again at the
western end of the Mackinaw Bridge in St. Ignace, Mich. We detoured to Glacier National Park and the Going to the Sun Road. We again detoured onto Washington state route 20, which is the Cascades
Scenic Byway, ending our westward travel at the Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Park. We rode state highways home this time, covering the Columbia River Gorge, Snake River Gorge, the Beartooth and Chief Joseph Highways and the Route 14A alluded to by Mr. Weir. He’s right. It should be considered one of the 10 best motorcycle roads in America.
Lester HaywardLodi, N.Y.
In response to a historic photo from a Daytona Bike Week flat track event…
@Movinon: Cool picture! From 1980 to 1987, I was AMA class A speedway rider No. 254. And one of these years soon I’m going to make it to Bike Week! Thanks, AMA, for all you do for us motorcyclists!
My wife, Mary, and our Harley Tri-Glide during a U.S. 20 detour to the Iron Mountain Road in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
In response to counting down to Daytona Bike Week and being asked how many years members have attended...
John Keith Wynn: Have not missed a year since 1965. My favorite memory is racing every night at Memorial Stadium until 11 or 12 then going to Lester’s Diner for the giant cups of coffee and lying about how you could have won if you had one more lap.
Michael Herrold: Lost count... Many in my younger years, but it has been over 25 years.... See ya’ll March 5...
In response to an AMA press release about the AMA sanctioning the Daytona 200 this year…
Abel Rivas (@Bikernole): @ama_racing @DISupdates Fantastic news! Getting my tickets today! #bikeweek #AMA #Daytona200
A roundup of recent comments on Facebook (www.facebook.com/americanmotorcyclist, www.facebook.com/amasupercrosschampionship), Instagram and Twitter (@AMA_Riding, @AMA_Racing).
DIRTSTREETMAIN 9May 2016 98AM_05_2016_sec02m_Contents_Letters.indd 9 3/29/16 2:26 PM
The purpose of Motorcycle Awareness Month is to remind car, truck and SUV drivers that there are other more vulnerable users on the road, namely motorcycle riders. Each year with the approach of summer, travelers start their vacations, newly licensed operators enjoy the freedom of driving and commercial truckers log more miles thanks to longer daylight hours. It is a time to encourage greater awareness and practice defensive driving on the part of all vehicle operators.
In addition to supporting Motorcycle Awareness Month proclamations and publicity in cities and states throughout the country, the AMA has advocated for policies at every level of government to increase awareness of motorcycles.
• We pushed the federal government to install awareness signs on the interstate highway system, reversing their policy to only allow directional signage.
• We are engaging cities and counties that are adopting the goal of zero road deaths—Vision Zero—to include motorcycles in all of their plans.
• We have been working with industry and the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration to develop enhanced electronic infrastructure that identifi es the presence of motorcycles in vehicle warning and crash avoidance systems, such as automatic braking systems.
It almost goes without saying that the increasing presence of systems designed to better detect motorcycles is not a guarantee of safety. Both riders and drivers will need to continue to use caution and not become complacent or dependent on these new technologies.
The bottom line? Motorcycle Awareness Month is all about watching for motorcycles, but the responsibility still rests with drivers and riders to share the road. The promise of emerging technologies and enhanced efforts to stress careful driving on our nation’s public thoroughfares can’t replace good driving habits and defensive driving skills.
The value of Motorcycle Awareness Month is in the elevation and repetition of our message. When we remind all drivers on our nation’s roads and highways that the summer months experience the highest use and crash rates, driving carefully and responsibly—and looking for motorcycles—just makes good sense.
Wayne Allard is the AMA’s vice president of government relations.
SPREADING THE WORDTake Control Of Your Visibility On The Road
VIEWPOINT
BLE
ED
SAFE
TY
BLEED
SAFETY
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
SAFE
TY
BLE
ED
BLEED
SAFETY
TRIM
SAFETY
BLEED
TRIM
TRIM
SAFE
TY
BLE
ED
TRIM
SAFE
TY
BLE
ED
BLEED
SAFETY
TRIM
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST TRIM: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8” X 10-1/2˝
BLEED: . . . . . . . . . .8-1/4˝ X 10-7/8˝
SAFETY: . . . . . . . . .7-7/8˝ X 10-1/2˝
Client: Progressive
Job No: 14D00226
Created by: Dalon Wolford
Applications: InDesign CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6
Fonts(s): Gotham Family
Job Description: Full Page, 4 Color Ad
Document Name: Cobblestone ad / American Motorcyclist
Final Trim Size: 7-1/2˝ x 10-1/8˝
Final Bleed: 8-1/8˝ x 10-3/4˝
Safety: 7-7/8˝ x 10-1/2˝
Date Created: 06/16/14
Progressive Casualty Ins. Co. & affiliates. Do not attempt.
Helping you save with every mile. Now that’s Progressive.1-800-PROGRESSIVE | PROGRESSIVE.COM
Wayne Allard
Nic
k Fa
nche
r
DIRTSTREETMAIN 11
10 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
1110 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec03m_Column.indd 10 3/29/16 1:26 PM
BLE
ED
SAFE
TY
BLEED
SAFETY
TRIM TR
IM
TRIM
SAFE
TY
BLE
ED
BLEED
SAFETY
TRIM
SAFETY
BLEED
TRIM
TRIM
SAFE
TY
BLE
ED
TRIM
SAFE
TY
BLE
ED
BLEED
SAFETY
TRIM
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST TRIM: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8” X 10-1/2˝
BLEED: . . . . . . . . . .8-1/4˝ X 10-7/8˝
SAFETY: . . . . . . . . .7-7/8˝ X 10-1/2˝
Client: Progressive
Job No: 14D00226
Created by: Dalon Wolford
Applications: InDesign CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6
Fonts(s): Gotham Family
Job Description: Full Page, 4 Color Ad
Document Name: Cobblestone ad / American Motorcyclist
Final Trim Size: 7-1/2˝ x 10-1/8˝
Final Bleed: 8-1/8˝ x 10-3/4˝
Safety: 7-7/8˝ x 10-1/2˝
Date Created: 06/16/14
Progressive Casualty Ins. Co. & affiliates. Do not attempt.
Helping you save with every mile. Now that’s Progressive.1-800-PROGRESSIVE | PROGRESSIVE.COM
Nic
k Fa
nche
r
DIRTSTREETMAIN 11May 2016 1110AM_05_2016_sec03m_Column.indd 11 3/29/16 1:26 PM
Attitude, performance and practicality come standard on the new Can-Am®
Spyder® F3 Limited and Spyder F3-T. Loaded with convenience features including integrated hardside luggage, a 4-speaker audio system and
wind protection, you’re free to go where the road takes you.
Your adventure begins at CanAmSpyder.com.
LEAVE YOUR WORRIES BEHIND,LEAVE YOUR WORRIES BEHIND,LEAVE YOUR WORRIES BEHINDBRING EVERYTHING ELSE.
©2016 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affi liates. In the U.S.A., products are distributed by BRP US Inc. Some models depicted may include optional equipment.Always ride responsibly and safely. Always observe applicable local laws and regulations. Don’t drink and drive.
Spyder F3 Spg_EN 7.875x10.5_AMmay.indd 1 3/2/16 9:46 AM
AMA SUPPORTS CARNEGIE EXPANSION
California OHV Area Would Gain 3,100 Acres
The AMA supports the proposed expansion of the Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area in California and has cautioned state authorities not to bow to public pressure to restrict or prohibit responsible off-highway-vehicle recreation.
“The expansion lands were bought nearly 20 years ago with OHV Trust Fund money,” says Nick Haris, AMA western states representative. “Any attempt to classify the current planning process as an opportunity to determine if motorized recreation will be allowed on these lands is misleading and disingenuous.”
The purchase of the 3,100 acres next to Carnegie SVRA was done specifi cally to expand off-highway-vehicle recreation and was reviewed and approved by the state legislature at that time.
“The OHV community has long enjoyed this important SVRA, which has been part of the California State Parks system since 1980, when the site was
purchased by the California Department of Parks and Recreation,” Haris says. “Before that, the 1,500-plus acres were privately owned and enjoyed by generations of motorized recreationists, including a period when it was operated as a private motorcycle park.
“Members of the public wishing to restrict or prohibit OHV recreation were heard from by the legislature at the time of the purchase,” Haris says, “and should not be allowed to mislead the council at this time regarding this matter.”
The Carnegie expansion complies with existing statutes that direct California State Parks to implement and administer a program to manage and enhance off-highway motor vehicle recreational uses. This plan will not only meet the increasing regional demand for quality and sustainable OHV recreation, but also will provide new opportunities for increasingly popular touring and backcountry experiences for larger vehicles, Haris adds.
ARKANSAS CITIES SUED OVER SOUND
Former Cop Wants Rally CrackdownA former Texas law
enforcement offi cer has sued offi cials of Fort Smith, Ark., and Fayetteville, Ark., in federal court for what he says is their failure to regulate the sound of motorcycles at the Steel Horse Rally and the Bikes, Blues & BBQ festival.
Rickey Holtsclaw, of Uniontown, Ark., claims that law enforcement in the two cities are not enforcing laws against excessive noise or laws regarding the types of muffl ers that may be legally
used on motorcycles.Offi cials from the Steel
Horse Rally in Fort Smith told the local newspaper that the municipal code provides exceptions for excessive sound, and the rally obtained a permit under that exception.
The Bikes, Blues & BBQ organizer says his permit allowing louder sound during the festival generally has applied to music during the event, not to motorcycles. He says most of the bikes at the event sport legal muffl ers.
HOUSE PASSES ‘SUE-AND-SETTLE’ BILL
Law Would Halt Regulation By LitigationA bill to curb sue-
and-settle strategies by environmental groups has passed the U.S. House.
The sue-and-settle strategy comes into play when an environmental group fi les a lawsuit against a federal agency alleging failure to meet regulatory deadlines or follow proper procedures. The group then offers to settle the lawsuit if the agency agrees to certain conditions.
These out-of-court settlements—which are not subject to public comment or scrutiny—can result in de-facto rules and regulations. The tactic puts decision-making in the hands of one special interest group.
H.R. 712, the Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), would require federal agencies that are seeking to enter into a consent decree or settlement agreement to publish the proposed agreement in the Federal Register and online at least 60 days before it is fi led with the court and provide for
public comment and public hearings on the proposal.
“This legislation is of interest to our western state off-road members, especially, because of the
apparent cooperation between environmental groups and U.S. Forest service managers,” says Wayne Allard, AMA vice president of government relations. “Environmental groups fi le lawsuits that are excessive against the U.S. Forest Service. Then the Forest Service and environmental groups say they have settled their differences, and the compromise is close to what the environmental groups wanted all along.”
The AMA supports responsible recreational access to public lands for the use of off-highway motorcycles, dual-sport motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles.
This access should be administered by professional land managers to meet the needs of participants, protect the land and promote responsible use.
Dav
id D
uffi n
U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.)
DIRTSTREETMAIN 13
12 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
1312 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec04m_Rights.indd 12 3/29/16 1:25 PM
Attitude, performance and practicality come standard on the new Can-Am®
Spyder® F3 Limited and Spyder F3-T. Loaded with convenience features including integrated hardside luggage, a 4-speaker audio system and
wind protection, you’re free to go where the road takes you.
Your adventure begins at CanAmSpyder.com.
LEAVE YOUR WORRIES BEHIND,LEAVE YOUR WORRIES BEHIND,LEAVE YOUR WORRIES BEHINDBRING EVERYTHING ELSE.
©2016 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affi liates. In the U.S.A., products are distributed by BRP US Inc. Some models depicted may include optional equipment.Always ride responsibly and safely. Always observe applicable local laws and regulations. Don’t drink and drive.
Spyder F3 Spg_EN 7.875x10.5_AMmay.indd 1 3/2/16 9:46 AM
DIRTSTREETMAIN 13May 2016 1312AM_05_2016_sec04m_Rights.indd 13 3/29/16 1:25 PM
MotorcycleArkAnsAs.coM • 888.283.2163
HARRISON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Ozarks • Buffalo River • Branson
Ozarks
MOTORCYCLE
of theRIDING GUIDE
9 Thrilling & Scenic routes Lodging • Dining • Attractions
Get your free Guide to Arkansas’ #1 riding destination today
FEINSTEIN REINTRODUCES DESERT BILLBill Would Designate Five OHV Areas in California
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has introduced legislation that would designate fi ve existing off-highway-vehicle recreation areas encompassing 142,000 acres in the California desert as permanent OHV Recreation Areas.
The Desert Conservation, Off-Road Recreation and Renewable Energy Act is a revised version of desert legislation the senator introduced in 2015, which also included the designation of three new national monuments.
President Barack Obama used his authority under the American Antiquities Act of 1906 to designate the Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow and Castle Mountains national monuments covering more than 1.8 million acres of California desert. Following the president’s executive action, Feinstein pledged to introduce legislation to address the aspects of her 2015 bill that Obama did not include in his monument designations.
U.S. Rep. Paul Cook (R-Calif.), whose district includes the affected desert area, introduced a similar bill, H.R. 3668, the California Minerals, Off-Road Recreation, and Conservation Act. It, too, would set aside areas for responsible OHV activity.
Feinstein says her bill, introduced Feb. 23, “includes all of the carefully negotiated provisions from the bill introduced last year, minus the three monuments.... Of note, the legislation includes permanent protection for fi ve off-highway recreation areas covering 142,000 acres.”
Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations, says that the Feinstein bill is under review. The AMA currently supports the Cook bill in the House of Representatives.
In addition to creating the OHV riding areas, the Feinstein bill would:
• Designate fi ve new Bureau of Land Management wilderness areas covering 230,000 acres;
• Designate 18,610 acres of BLM land in Inyo County as the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, preserving it for continued recreational use;
• Designate 77 miles of waterways as Wild and Scenic Rivers;
• Add 39,000 acres to Death Valley National Park and 4,500 acres to Joshua Tree National Park.
INYO, SEQUOIA, SIERRA FOREST PLANSAMA Opposes Wilderness Recommendations
The AMA joined 54 other groups in a letter to the National Forest Service opposing Wilderness designations for lands in the Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra National Forests.
The Forest Service issued a Draft Wilderness Evaluation in January that claimed resource damage, but staff members were unable to substantiate the claims when challenged.
The opposition letter states that this calls into question the entire evaluation. The letter further points out that:
• The Forest Service lacks resources to manage current Wilderness;
• Wilderness recommendations reduce volunteerism by disenfranchising the OHV community;
• Wilderness designations harm forest health in the form of deteriorating conditions, wildfi res and damage to watersheds and wildlife habitats;
• OHV and mountain bikers have a right to seek primitive solitude; and
• Wilderness recommendations create unsustainable conditions that violate the Forest Service’s priority of stewardship.
included the designation
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)
Chr
is H
orga
n
DIRTSTREETMAIN 15
14 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
1514 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec04m_Rights.indd 14 3/29/16 1:25 PM
STATEWATCHARIZONA
H.B. 2052, introduced by state Rep. Randall Friese (D-Tucson), would require motorcycle riders to wear helmets unless they pay a fee when registering their bikes. The fee would be determined by the state Department of Transportation. Failure to wear a helmet while riding would be a secondary offense.
Riders cited under the law would be fined $500, $200 of which would go to the Highway User Revenue Fund, and $300 would go to the Spinal and Head Injuries Trust Fund. Currently, only riders younger than 18 are required to wear helmets in Arizona.
ILLINOISH.B. 6080, introduced by state Rep.
Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), would prohibit the state from using federal Recreational Trails Program money for the construction of highways and from placing RTP money in the Road Fund in the State Treasury.
KANSASH.B. 2436, introduced by state Rep.
and Speaker of the House Ray Merrick (R-Stilwell), would allow applicants for a motorcycle license endorsement to complete their test on a three-wheeled
motorcycle. Those applicants who pass the test on a trike would receive a license restricting them to riding three-wheeled motorcycles. The licensing would not apply to autocycles.
MARYLANDH.B. 559, sponsored by 31 delegates,
would allow motorcyclists 21 or older to ride without a helmet if the rider has held a motorcycle endorsement for at least two years and has completed a motorcycle rider safety course approved by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Passengers may ride without a helmet if the operator of the motorcycle meets the criteria for riding helmetless.
Also, S.B. 233 would require the state Police Training Commission to include a statement in its policies condemning the profiling of motorcyclists and include anti-profiling training in courses of study for law enforcement officers.
MICHIGANH.B. 4853, introduced by 14 state
representatives, would double the fee for the state-required motorcycle safety course to $50. Fees from the courses may be used only for funding the administration and implementation of the motorcycle safety
education program.Also, H.B. 4651, sponsored by state Rep.
Julie Plawecki (D-Dearborn Heights), would raise the $100 fine for riding a motorcycle without the proper endorsement to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for a second offense.
MISSISSIPPIH.B. 109, introduced by state Rep.
William Tracy Arnold (R-Booneville), would allow motorcyclists to use the shoulder of the road to proceed around “stalled traffic,” if the traffic is moving at a speed of less than 30 mph and the motorcycle travels no more than 10 mph faster than other traffic. The bill also would prohibit other motorists from impeding motorcyclists engaging in this maneuver.
MISSOURIH.B. 1464, sponsored by state Rep.
Eric Burlison (R-Springfield), would allow motorcyclists 21 and older to ride without a helmet. The bill also would require motorcyclists to take a two-day training course, prove they have two years of riding experience and carry vehicle and medical insurance if they want to ride without a helmet. Burlison is a member of Freedom of Road Riders of Missouri.
DIRTSTREETMAIN 15May 2016 1514AM_05_2016_sec04m_Rights.indd 15 3/29/16 1:25 PM
FASTESTFASTEST
BESTBEST
INSTANTINSTANT
AMAMembers Callfor Discount Delivery Times
Rates Available
Online Quotes
~ A DIVISION OF JCMOTORS ~
800.730.3151
AMENDMENT WOULD ELIMINATE RFSSenator Says Mandate Is Outdated
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) has introduced an amendment to the Energy Policy Modernization Act (S. 2012) that would repeal the federal Renewable Fuel Standard.
Cassidy says the RFS is outdated.Under current RFS rules from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. market will experience an increase in the amount of ethanol blended into motor fuels, which increases the risk that motorcycle and all-terrain-vehicle owners may inadvertently misfuel and damage their vehicles.
None of the estimated 22 million motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles in use in the United States is approved by the EPA to operate on ethanol blends higher than 10 percent. Using higher-ethanol blends in those vehicles is illegal and may cause engine and fuel system damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Yet the RFS mandates issued in November by the EPA would require more E15 or higher-ethanol fuel blends at retail outlets.
At this time, the AMA favors a revision of the RFS, but not a repeal of the law. The AMA supports H.R. 704, the RFS Reform Act of 2015, introduced by U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.).
AMA Attends RFS HearingMeanwhile, Wayne Allard, AMA vice
president of government relations, attended the February hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on “Oversight of the Renewable Fuel Standard.”
In addition, the AMA submitted a letter to U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), the chairman of the committee, and Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), ranking member of the committee, thanking participants for the hearing and voicing the concerns of motorcyclists about the Renewable Fuel Standard.
The AMA’s comments stated:• The Renewable Fuel Standard volume
requirements announced in November by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency increase the risk of inadvertent misfueling for motorcyclists and all-terrain-vehicle owners by mandating the widespread availability of higher-ethanol fuel blends, such as E15.
• E15 fuel is a blend of 85 percent gasoline and 15 percent ethanol and represents a 50 percent increase in ethanol over the common E10 blend most Americans currently use in their vehicles.
• The practical effect of the EPA’s action is that ethanol production will exceed the “blend wall.” That means more E15 and less E10 on the market. And, there will be a substantial reduction of E0, which is crucial to the safe operation of popular older and vintage motorcycles.
• The EPA has made it illegal for motorcyclists and ATV users to use E15 fuel, and yet seems to have little interest in the misfueling issue. It appears that the EPA does not consider the concerns of motorcyclists and ATV owners, despite knowing that none of the estimated 22 million motorcycles and ATVs in use in the United States is approved to use E15 or higher ethanol blends.
Goodlatte (R-Va.).
L-R: The AMA’s Wayne Allard, Sen. Jim Inhofe, Sen. Ben Cardin
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer(D-Calif.)
DIRTSTREETMAIN 1616 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec04m_Rights.indd 16 3/29/16 2:27 PM
Nationwide Insurance may make a financial contribution to this organization in return for the opportunity to market products and services to its members or customers.
Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review, and approval. Products and discounts not available to all persons in all states. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle and We Put Members First Because We Don’t Have Shareholders are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2015 Nationwide AFR-0286AO (11/15)
Saddle up. We’ve got you covered. In the Nation, our custom coverage and superior claims service provide you and your motorcycle the same quality protection you’ve come to expect from our home and auto insurance. Nationwide® offers AMA members auto and motorcycle discounts.
We put members first because we don’t have shareholders.℠
Ride OnWith Member Exclusive Savings
To learn more about a special discount for AMA members call 1-866-238-1426, visit your local Nationwide agent or go to nationwide.com/AmericanMotorcyclist.
DIRT 17May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 17 3/29/16 1:24 PM
Lessons Learned
GARTRA VOLUNTEERS HELP KEEP TRAILS OPENSam Shaw: Fighting For What You Enjoy
When Georgia motorcyclists learned in 1992 that the U.S. Forest Service was considering closing the Chattahoochee National Forest off-highway-vehicle recreation area north of metro Atlanta, they got together to discuss their options.
At that meeting in Dahlonega between the Forest Service and concerned riders, the Georgia Recreational Trail Riders Association was formed.
AMA Life Member Sam Shaw, currently the GARTRA treasurer, attended that meeting and decided to help fi nd a way to keep those trails open.
Shaw is one of GARTRA’s 41 members. A large part of the club’s advocacy effort is focused on trail maintenance. Here, Shaw shares some of his and GARTRA’s experiences.
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST: What tactics worked best for you in protecting access to public lands? SAM SHAW: The Forest Service was considering closing the Whissenhunt OHV riding area in 1992. Their resources were limited, and there was no local organization helping them. GARTRA was formed to address the issue.
Later, we volunteered to add the Town Creek OHV area near Greensboro, the Oakey Mountain OHV area near Lake Burton, and the Locust Stake OHV area near Toccoa to our responsibilities.
Our president, Mark Carpenter, went to work to marshal industry support of our efforts. Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha either gave us an ATV or offered us one at a fraction of its normal cost. The National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council gave us a grant to help us purchase an enclosed trailer.
After a trail evaluation by the Forest Service that was prompted by an environmental activist group, the Locust Stake OHV area near Toccoa was closed in January 2012. Some unfortunate trail
placement many years prior to GARTRA’s involvement led to some erosion problems that could not be repaired with hand tools. In April 2014, a few trails were reopened, but some of the trails still remained closed. The Forest Service then closed those trails again in order to do some trail repair work and further assess runoff water passing through the OHV area. That trail repair work has not yet been done, so all the trails remain closed.
The lesson here is that there is an art and a science to laying out sustainable trails in hilly terrain. GARTRA Trail Captain, Frank Spencer, has continued to conduct monthly volunteer work days there, even while the OHV area has been closed.
One other issue is ensuring OHV trails get a fair share of the trail maintenance funds available from the Recreational Trails Program. Bruce Dreher, GARTRA’s secretary, is also the off-road-vehicle user representative on the Volunteer Advisory Committee of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, which advises the state DNR on how to divide available funds among grant applications.
AM: How would you describe the riders’ relationship with government offi cials and other community groups? SS: During the two years that we were working our way out of the hurricane damage, the local Forest Service Ranger, Tony Rider, worked right alongside us running a chain saw. He was one of the hardest working men we have met.
A cooperative effort also is required among the other trail user groups, the U.S. Forest Service and the state DNR to work through the trail maintenance fund grant application process.
AM: How important is rider participation in such things as trail maintenance, construction and other volunteer efforts? SS: RTP grants are made based upon 80 percent RTP funds and 20 percent matching contributions from other sources. For every volunteer hour of trail maintenance labor contributed, the club is credited with $11 to $13. Materials and equipment contributed by the club also are accounted for. Each dollar in club contributions is matched with $4 from the RTP funds.
AM: What advice would you offer AMA members who want to be involved? SS: Find your local club and show up for their next trail work day. If there is no club, talk to the government agency who oversees the trails on public land near you and investigate starting a support club.
Am
y A
rrin
gton
Back row (l-r): James Wascher, Whissenhunt OHV Area trail captain; Sam Shaw,
treasurer, risk management offi cer; Mark Carpenter, president; John Medicus, vice president, chairman of Dual Sport Event
Organizing Committee. Front row (l-r): Bruce Dreher, secretary, newsletter
editor, OHV representative on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Trails
Advisory Committee; Chris Fowler, Town Creek OHV Area trail captain.
DIRT 19
18 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
1918 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 18 3/29/16 3:44 PM
Am
y A
rrin
gton
DIRT 19May 2016 1918AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 19 3/29/16 1:23 PM
一愀琀甀爀攀猀䴀漀甀渀琀愀椀渀倀氀愀礀最爀漀甀渀搀⸀挀漀洀⼀爀椀搀攀㜀䘀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀Ⰰ 漀爀 愀 䘀刀䔀䔀 䄀搀瘀攀渀琀甀爀攀 䜀甀椀搀攀 瘀椀猀椀琀㨀吀攀砀琀 ᰠ爀椀搀攀㜀ᴠ 琀漀 ㌀ 㐀⸀㜀㠀㈀⸀ 㐀
漀爀 攀渀琀攀爀 欀攀礀挀漀搀攀 ᰠ爀椀搀攀㜀ᴠ 漀渀 一愀琀甀爀攀猀䴀琀渀倀氀愀礀最爀漀甀渀搀⸀挀漀洀
匀挀愀渀 眀椀琀栀 礀漀甀爀 瀀栀漀渀攀
㠀 ⸀㌀㌀㘀⸀㜀 㤀
䠀漀洀攀 漀昀㨀
倀栀漀琀漀 䌀漀甀爀琀攀猀礀 漀昀 䌀栀愀搀 䌀漀爀戀攀琀琀
刀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 刀漀氀氀攀爀 䌀漀愀猀琀攀爀 漀昀 䔀瀀椀挀 刀漀愀搀猀 椀渀 琀栀攀 洀漀甀渀琀愀椀渀猀 漀昀 圀攀猀琀 嘀椀爀最椀渀椀愀 琀漀 䈀爀攀愀琀栀琀愀欀椀渀最 嘀椀攀眀猀Ⰰ 䌀漀稀礀 䰀漀搀最椀渀最Ⰰ 愀渀搀 吀漀瀀ⴀ一漀琀挀栀 䄀琀琀爀愀挀琀椀漀渀猀⸀ꀀ 䌀愀氀氀 漀爀 挀氀椀挀欀 琀漀搀愀礀 昀漀爀 琀漀漀氀猀 琀漀 瀀氀愀渀 礀漀甀爀 渀攀砀琀 攀瀀椀挀 爀椀搀攀⸀ 刀攀焀甀攀猀琀 愀 䘀刀䔀䔀 戀爀漀挀栀甀爀攀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 ␀㌀ 最攀琀愀眀愀礀⸀ 㠀 ⸀㌀㌀㘀⸀㜀 㤀
圀伀圀⸀⸀⸀
匀挀攀渀椀挀 刀琀⸀ ㌀㤀 䠀椀最栀氀愀渀搀 匀挀攀渀椀挀 䠀椀最栀眀愀礀
䘀刀䔀䔀␀㌀
䜀攀琀愀眀愀礀
刀攀焀甀攀猀琀 愀 昀爀攀攀 戀爀漀挀栀甀爀攀 ☀ 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 圀椀渀 漀昀 ㌀Ⰰ ㈀ⴀ渀椀最栀琀 猀琀愀礀猀 愀琀 琀栀攀 氀漀搀最椀渀最ꀀ漀昀 礀漀甀爀 挀栀漀椀挀攀⸀ ꀀ匀攀攀 氀椀渀欀 昀漀爀 搀攀琀愀椀氀猀⸀一漀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀⸀ꀀ
AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME CREATES NEW CATEGORY
AMA Life Members With 25 Years Or More To VoteThe AMA Motorcycle Hall
of Fame has made changes that will increase the Hall of Fame’s inclusiveness and expand the population of eligible voters.
A Highly Qualifi ed Candidate category allows the independent Hall of Fame Selection Committees to nominate candidates whose accomplishments have taken place outside the public eye but have played a signifi cant role in motorcycling.
Also, starting with the Hall of Fame Class of 2016, all AMA Life Members with at least 25 consecutive years of membership can vote for Hall of Fame inductees. This includes all AMA Charter Life Members and paid AMA Life Members who have at least 25 consecutive years of membership.
“Over the past few years, we have implemented changes to improve the management of the museum and bring transparency to the selection process, and now we are proud to
do even more to expand the inclusiveness of motorcycling’s
Hall of Fame — for nominees and for voters,” says AMA Board Chair Maggie McNally-Bradshaw.
The Highly Qualifi ed Candidate category gives
the independent Hall of Fame Selection Committees a tool to recognize advocates and other behind-the-scenes workers whose accomplishments have played a major role in motorcycling.
To participate in the Class of 2016 vote, AMA Life Members with at least 25 consecutive years of membership must have have a valid email address on fi le with the AMA. Eligible voters with a valid email address on fi le will be contacted to vote in May.
AMA Life Members with at least 25 consecutive years of membership who believe they do not have updated information on fi le with the AMA are invited to update their information now by emailing their
AMA number, name, postal address, phone number and email address to [email protected].
For more information about the Hall of Fame, see www.motorcycle museum.org.
AMA Members Get Free Museum Admission
In addition to the improvements to the Hall of Fame voting process, the AMA also announced a big benefi t for AMA members: free entry into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame museum.
The museum, located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, showcases motorcycles and memorabilia related to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers. Whether you’re a street rider, engineering buff or a dirt track or racing fan, there’s something for you to enjoy.
In announcing the change, the AMA said the free entry for members, who previously paid $5 to visit the museum, was in recognition of the past and ongoing fi nancial support that the AMA contributes to the preservation of the Hall of Fame and the facility.
Members should bring a valid AMA card to ensure free entry.
NEW ONLINE AMA CLASSIFIEDSAMA Partners With CycleTrader.com
AMA members will receive a 20 percent discount at CycleTrader.com on top-of-the-line classifi ed ads to sell or trade their motorcycles.
AMA members can take advantage of the discount by using a promo code found in the members-only section of the AMA website. Additionally, powersports enthusiasts can search bikes for sale on Cycle Trader through the Classifi eds link at www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
The partnership also includes a new
resource page on CycleTrader.com, showcasing information on the AMA for potential new members. CycleTrader.com features nearly 400,000 units for sale and attracts more than 2 million visitors each month. This provides greater exposure for the AMA to recruit new powersports enthusiasts to become AMA members.
“CycleTrader.com is excited to work with the AMA to showcase the value of becoming an AMA member to those enthusiasts shopping on our sites every
day,” says Tim Custer, director of strategic initiatives for CycleTrader.com. “AMA is known as the place to go for events, benefi ts, riding, racing and more. We want enthusiasts visiting CycleTrader.com to learn more about the benefi ts of AMA membership.”
For information about all AMA-member discounts and how to take advantage of them, see www.americanmotorcyclist.com > Membership Info > Benefi ts of Membership.
DIRT 21
20 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
2120 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 20 3/29/16 1:19 PM
一愀琀甀爀攀猀䴀漀甀渀琀愀椀渀倀氀愀礀最爀漀甀渀搀⸀挀漀洀⼀爀椀搀攀㜀䘀漀爀 洀漀爀攀 椀渀昀漀Ⰰ 漀爀 愀 䘀刀䔀䔀 䄀搀瘀攀渀琀甀爀攀 䜀甀椀搀攀 瘀椀猀椀琀㨀吀攀砀琀 ᰠ爀椀搀攀㜀ᴠ 琀漀 ㌀ 㐀⸀㜀㠀㈀⸀ 㐀
漀爀 攀渀琀攀爀 欀攀礀挀漀搀攀 ᰠ爀椀搀攀㜀ᴠ 漀渀 一愀琀甀爀攀猀䴀琀渀倀氀愀礀最爀漀甀渀搀⸀挀漀洀
匀挀愀渀 眀椀琀栀 礀漀甀爀 瀀栀漀渀攀
㠀 ⸀㌀㌀㘀⸀㜀 㤀
䠀漀洀攀 漀昀㨀
倀栀漀琀漀 䌀漀甀爀琀攀猀礀 漀昀 䌀栀愀搀 䌀漀爀戀攀琀琀
刀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 刀漀氀氀攀爀 䌀漀愀猀琀攀爀 漀昀 䔀瀀椀挀 刀漀愀搀猀 椀渀 琀栀攀 洀漀甀渀琀愀椀渀猀 漀昀 圀攀猀琀 嘀椀爀最椀渀椀愀 琀漀 䈀爀攀愀琀栀琀愀欀椀渀最 嘀椀攀眀猀Ⰰ 䌀漀稀礀 䰀漀搀最椀渀最Ⰰ 愀渀搀 吀漀瀀ⴀ一漀琀挀栀 䄀琀琀爀愀挀琀椀漀渀猀⸀ꀀ 䌀愀氀氀 漀爀 挀氀椀挀欀 琀漀搀愀礀 昀漀爀 琀漀漀氀猀 琀漀 瀀氀愀渀 礀漀甀爀 渀攀砀琀 攀瀀椀挀 爀椀搀攀⸀ 刀攀焀甀攀猀琀 愀 䘀刀䔀䔀 戀爀漀挀栀甀爀攀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 ␀㌀ 最攀琀愀眀愀礀⸀ 㠀 ⸀㌀㌀㘀⸀㜀 㤀
圀伀圀⸀⸀⸀
匀挀攀渀椀挀 刀琀⸀ ㌀㤀 䠀椀最栀氀愀渀搀 匀挀攀渀椀挀 䠀椀最栀眀愀礀
䘀刀䔀䔀␀㌀
䜀攀琀愀眀愀礀
刀攀焀甀攀猀琀 愀 昀爀攀攀 戀爀漀挀栀甀爀攀 ☀ 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 圀椀渀 漀昀 ㌀Ⰰ ㈀ⴀ渀椀最栀琀 猀琀愀礀猀 愀琀 琀栀攀 氀漀搀最椀渀最ꀀ漀昀 礀漀甀爀 挀栀漀椀挀攀⸀ ꀀ匀攀攀 氀椀渀欀 昀漀爀 搀攀琀愀椀氀猀⸀一漀 瀀甀爀挀栀愀猀攀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀⸀ꀀ
DIRT 21May 2016 2120AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 21 3/29/16 1:19 PM
the Case for
MOst Of us think that
1: i’M never gOnna Crash
2: PrOteCtiOn is wOrn
On the Outside, Like
Leather jaCkets and
suits. and that’s Ok.
But i want to tell you aBout
a diffeRent way of thinkinG. and foR many RideRs like me, it makes a lot moRe sense.
But fiRst heRe’s the PRoBlem.i dont Ride fast, am caReful and
usually consideRate. But its the
otheRs - tRaffic, tRucks, doGs
and deeR, GRavel and diesel sPills. fact is i’m moRe neRvous than i was.
But i Really like RidinG in jeans
and my favoRite jacket and don’twant to Get all suited uP every time
i Ride. sPecially in the summeR when
most of us Ride.
so when i heaRd aBout this Bohn
GeaR - it’s like aRmoRed lonG
john’s, it Got me thinkinG.
i usually weaR a Base layeR any
way, comfoRtaBle undeR my jeans,and feels Good on toP. so this
Bohn BodyGuaRd system is like
that But with slim Pads set into
Pockets all aRound.
Basically wheRe you’d land if you
wRecked. once i have them on you
can BaRely see oR feel it’s theRe,and my noRmal jeans fit RiGht oveR.
so they’Re comfoRtaBle to weaR all
day on the Bike, and aRe cool which
is imPoRtant. theRe’s lots of imPRes-sive cRash RePoRts on the site, But
i haven’t Been down myself. thankfully.it woRks foR me, i feel secuRe.
you should check it out online, and
i’d say Give ‘em a tRy, as you Get
90 days to actually use them with-out hassle. i Got the Pants fiRst,But theRe’s a Good deal foR
the Pants/shiRt comBo. made in the usofa too.
CheCk Them here:www.GETRidEPanTs.com
GOOD VIDeoONLIne
COOL
Phone 530 898 9269
www.GetRidePants.com
ActionStations Boss Paul Englishtalks about the differences in lowerbody protection options.
Kevlar reinforced jeans are popular with riders of all kinds of bikes. Draggin Jeans were amongthe first on the market, and there are now many similar versions available. Many riders are interested in how these compare to the Bohn Pants.
Q: Paul, please explain the differences between Kevlar ridingjeans and the Bohn Pants.PE: In short kevlar has great abrasion resistance and is excellentfor gravel rash when you’re sliding down the road. With theBohn System we’re focusing more on Impact Protection - the vulnerable ‘corners’ you land on and damage - knees, hips, and elbows and shoulders with the shirts. An unprotected impact inthese places can put you in the ER and off work. And hurts!Q: But won’t your armor grind through in a wreck?PE: Actually in over 15 years, we’ve never seen our armor significantly damaged at all! This is because in a crash, we tend to bounce and slide, scrubbing the speed off.Q:The Bohn System has to be worn under jeans as an extralayer, isn’t that hot and a hassle?PE: Positioning armor snugly against your body is the best wayof providing comfortable and discrete protection so that it’s inthe right place if you have a fall. Yes, it’s definitely an extra stepcompared to jeans - but on the other hand you can then wearyour own jeans, or whatever pants you choose. It gives you a lot more options.Q: But isn’t it hot?PE: The only time you notice the Bohn Pants being hot is in theheat of the summer when you’re a standstill, say sitting on yourbike at a light. At that time of year eveything’s hot! Otherwisethey breathe really well in all seasons; and we do have optionsof a mesh shell material and also a winter thermal solution.Q: What about putting armor into kevlar jeans?PE: Some companies do have this option, which on first impres-sions is a good idea. But what actually happens is the armor‘flops’ around the outside of your leg as it’s attached to the jeans- so you can imagine that it won’t be in the right place if you actually do hit the ground.Q: So do I need to upsize your jeans for the Bohn Pants?PE: Surprisingly most people find that their existing regular-fit,or relaxed jeans fit perfectly over the Adventure Pants - that’s because the armor mainly fits where your jeans are loose.Q: Don’t the Bohn Pants make your jeans look bulky?PE: No one can see you have anything but your jeans on!Q: And you make armored shirts too?A: We think of the pants and shirts as ‘A System’ that protectsyou without having to wear full armored gear - specially in the heat.Q: OK. so what’s the best choice?PE: As a lifelong rider myself - I love to have choices in bikes, accessories and gear. Many riders are happy with kevlar jeans, and most are very well made. We’re proud of the Bohn Adventure Pants and the amazing customer reports we get, but everyone has different priorities.
My suggestion is to give us a try - we’ve a Great Can’t Lose
90 Day Trial Offer!And they’re made in the USA too!
Product Comparo: Bohn Armor Pants vs Kevlar Jeans
Get Full Info www.GetRidePants.com
Daytona Bike Week is not only home to one of the largest road riding rallies, it’s also a hot bed for racing. The Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., hosted Bike Week events for AMA-sanctioned amateur Supercross, dirt track, and professional Supercross riders. Additionally, off-road and track races took place at locations not far from Daytona. Here’s a recap of some of the races and champions who were named.
1AMATEUR SX CROWNS 36 CLASS WINNERS
Some of the top amateur motocross racers took to a modified AMA Supercross track March 6-7 to do battle. Monster Energy Team Green Kawasaki’s Austin Forkner grabbed the Open Pro Sport win, in addition to the 250 A win, while Kylie Fasnacht took the win of the Women’s Motocross Championship season opener. More info: www.racedaytona.com.
2JOSH STRANG GETS
TWO IN GNCCsJosh Strang, backed by Rockstar
Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, claimed the win of Round 1 of the 2016 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series in Palatka, Fla., on March 6.
N-Fab/AmPro Yamaha’s Daniel Milner took second; and FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Kailub Russell rounded out the podium. The following weekend on March 13, Strang once again claimed the win. He was followed by Russell and JCR/Honda’s Trevor Bollinger. More info: www.gnccracing.com.
3WALKER FOWLER
DOUBLES UPN-Fab/Maxxis/AmPro’s Walker Fowler
claimed the season opener win in Palatka, Fla., on March 5 and captured another overall ATV GNCC win on March 13 in Sparta, Ga. The reigning champ is looking to capture yet another championship. Coastal Racing/MSR/Maxxis’ Brycen Neal and Maxxis/Fly Racing’s Chris Borich are tied for second in the point standings. More info: www.gnccracing.com.
4CHAD WIENEN WINS ATV SUPERCROSS
Reigning ATV Supercross Champion Chad Wienen, backed by Wienen Motorsports/Yamaha, secured the FLY Racing ATV Supercross win on March 8 at Daytona International Speedway. JB Racing/Root River Racing’s Jeffrey Rastrelli took second; and Maxxis/Root River Racing/JB Racing’s Thomas Brown captured the last podium spot in Round 1 of the ATV Motocross National Championship, presented by CST Tires. More info: www.atvmotocross.com.
5MICHAEL BARNES
CAPTURES DAYTONA 200Michael Barnes won the Daytona 200,
sanctioned this year by the AMA and the American Sportbike Racing Association, at the Daytona International Speedway on March 12 aboard his Yamaha 600. The 47-year-old is the oldest winner in the history of the event. Geoff May took second, and Wyatt Farris placed third. More info: www.asraracing.com.
6AMA AMATEUR DIRT
TRACK GETS ROLLINGThe AMA Vintage Dirt Track National
Championship Series kicked off the 2016 season with three rounds: March 5, 7-8.
After three rounds of competition, Caleb Parshall leads the points for the 1980s Vintage 500cc class. More info: www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
DAYTONA BIKE WEEK ROUNDUPRACE RECAPS
3
4
1
2
Pho
tos
1: C
hris
tian
Mun
o; 2
-4: K
en H
ill; 5
: Bria
n J.
Nel
son
www.mxbootrepair.com
WE REPAIR AND RESOLE MOST BRANDS LIKE: Alpinestars,SIDI, Gaerne, Fox and more!
ALSO FACTORY RESOLE OF TECH 3, 7, & 10 BOOTS
1-800-823-1236
BC_038827_DRI0615P.indd 1 3/3/15 1:45 PM
FREE Return Shipping
0316_Anthonys_Leatherworks_DIRT.indd 1 1/18/16 10:41 AM
5
DIRT 23
22 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
2322 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 22 3/29/16 1:19 PM
the Case for
MOst Of us think that
1: i’M never gOnna Crash
2: PrOteCtiOn is wOrn
On the Outside, Like
Leather jaCkets and
suits. and that’s Ok.
But i want to tell you aBout
a diffeRent way of thinkinG. and foR many RideRs like me, it makes a lot moRe sense.
But fiRst heRe’s the PRoBlem.i dont Ride fast, am caReful and
usually consideRate. But its the
otheRs - tRaffic, tRucks, doGs
and deeR, GRavel and diesel sPills. fact is i’m moRe neRvous than i was.
But i Really like RidinG in jeans
and my favoRite jacket and don’twant to Get all suited uP every time
i Ride. sPecially in the summeR when
most of us Ride.
so when i heaRd aBout this Bohn
GeaR - it’s like aRmoRed lonG
john’s, it Got me thinkinG.
i usually weaR a Base layeR any
way, comfoRtaBle undeR my jeans,and feels Good on toP. so this
Bohn BodyGuaRd system is like
that But with slim Pads set into
Pockets all aRound.
Basically wheRe you’d land if you
wRecked. once i have them on you
can BaRely see oR feel it’s theRe,and my noRmal jeans fit RiGht oveR.
so they’Re comfoRtaBle to weaR all
day on the Bike, and aRe cool which
is imPoRtant. theRe’s lots of imPRes-sive cRash RePoRts on the site, But
i haven’t Been down myself. thankfully.it woRks foR me, i feel secuRe.
you should check it out online, and
i’d say Give ‘em a tRy, as you Get
90 days to actually use them with-out hassle. i Got the Pants fiRst,But theRe’s a Good deal foR
the Pants/shiRt comBo. made in the usofa too.
CheCk Them here:www.GETRidEPanTs.com
GOOD VIDeoONLIne
COOL
Phone 530 898 9269
www.GetRidePants.com
ActionStations Boss Paul Englishtalks about the differences in lowerbody protection options.
Kevlar reinforced jeans are popular with riders of all kinds of bikes. Draggin Jeans were amongthe first on the market, and there are now many similar versions available. Many riders are interested in how these compare to the Bohn Pants.
Q: Paul, please explain the differences between Kevlar ridingjeans and the Bohn Pants.PE: In short kevlar has great abrasion resistance and is excellentfor gravel rash when you’re sliding down the road. With theBohn System we’re focusing more on Impact Protection - the vulnerable ‘corners’ you land on and damage - knees, hips, and elbows and shoulders with the shirts. An unprotected impact inthese places can put you in the ER and off work. And hurts!Q: But won’t your armor grind through in a wreck?PE: Actually in over 15 years, we’ve never seen our armor significantly damaged at all! This is because in a crash, we tend to bounce and slide, scrubbing the speed off.Q:The Bohn System has to be worn under jeans as an extralayer, isn’t that hot and a hassle?PE: Positioning armor snugly against your body is the best wayof providing comfortable and discrete protection so that it’s inthe right place if you have a fall. Yes, it’s definitely an extra stepcompared to jeans - but on the other hand you can then wearyour own jeans, or whatever pants you choose. It gives you a lot more options.Q: But isn’t it hot?PE: The only time you notice the Bohn Pants being hot is in theheat of the summer when you’re a standstill, say sitting on yourbike at a light. At that time of year eveything’s hot! Otherwisethey breathe really well in all seasons; and we do have optionsof a mesh shell material and also a winter thermal solution.Q: What about putting armor into kevlar jeans?PE: Some companies do have this option, which on first impres-sions is a good idea. But what actually happens is the armor‘flops’ around the outside of your leg as it’s attached to the jeans- so you can imagine that it won’t be in the right place if you actually do hit the ground.Q: So do I need to upsize your jeans for the Bohn Pants?PE: Surprisingly most people find that their existing regular-fit,or relaxed jeans fit perfectly over the Adventure Pants - that’s because the armor mainly fits where your jeans are loose.Q: Don’t the Bohn Pants make your jeans look bulky?PE: No one can see you have anything but your jeans on!Q: And you make armored shirts too?A: We think of the pants and shirts as ‘A System’ that protectsyou without having to wear full armored gear - specially in the heat.Q: OK. so what’s the best choice?PE: As a lifelong rider myself - I love to have choices in bikes, accessories and gear. Many riders are happy with kevlar jeans, and most are very well made. We’re proud of the Bohn Adventure Pants and the amazing customer reports we get, but everyone has different priorities.
My suggestion is to give us a try - we’ve a Great Can’t Lose
90 Day Trial Offer!And they’re made in the USA too!
Product Comparo: Bohn Armor Pants vs Kevlar Jeans
Get Full Info www.GetRidePants.com
Pho
tos
1: C
hris
tian
Mun
o; 2
-4: K
en H
ill; 5
: Bria
n J.
Nel
son
DIRT 23May 2016 2322AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 23 3/29/16 1:19 PM
Lake George NY
Every Registered
Attendee receives a
Special Ticket
Every Registered
Every Registered
Attendee receives a
Special Ticket
Friday Night Spectacular’s Grand Prize Drawing2016 Harley-Davidson® Softail Slim® *must be present to win
Demos Guided Rides Shopping Entertainmentamericade.com 518-798-7888
June 7*-11*Special Pre-Registered Events 6/6!Sign Up now for the Best Deals!
Lake George, NY
AMA third April third page.indd 1 3/4/2016 4:36:21 PM
MOTORCYCLE CLAIMS ARE MORE
COMPLEX THAN THEY APPEAR
35%
discountstoday!
with
SAVE
MARKEL
up to
“Several years ago, I consolidated my motorcycle insurance with my auto insurance. Then this year I had to file a claim. My auto company didn’t have a clue on how to handle my claim. … I switched back, so I could deal with folks who know motorcycles.”
Robert T., Markel Customer
Cookie-cutter motorcycle policies from big-name insurers can leave you with costly gaps in your bike coverage. Markel has spent more than 40 years customizing bike policies from fork to tail—no blind spots.
Insurance and discounts are subject to availability and qualifications. Actual premium will vary based on coverage selected and other factors. Insurance is not available in MA and NC. Transfer discount of 10% is not available in AK, CA, IN, NY, UT, or WA. Insurance is provided by Markel American Insurance Company, Glen Allen, VA; Markel Insurance Company, Deerfield, IL. ©2016 Markel Service, Incorporated.
Policies as low as $50 a year Call for a FREE QUOTE
1-855-242-9512MarkelMotorcycleInsurance.com/mcad
Is your bike in your insurer’s blind spot?
HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING:
INAUGURAL AMA MASTER REFEREE TRAINING HELDAMA Educates Organizers On Event Procedures
Six AMA members, each representing a chartered promoter or club, completed the inaugural AMA Master Referee training at the AMA headquarters on Feb. 10.
Ed Hoeffken, Kevin Bailey, Jared Bolton, Charlie Kline, D.J. Johnson and Jeremy Holbert also received AMA EAGLES Training from Marie Wuelleh, AMA recreational road riding and volunteer manager. The training is a volunteer certifi cation program offered by the AMA.
The referee volunteers learned the details of their role as the principal offi cer of an AMA-sanctioned meet and how to carry out those duties.
“The AMA created the referee program to provide training to a wide range of referees in multiple disciplines,” says AMA Director of Racing Bill Cumbow. “The Master Referee Training is the fi rst hands-on training that we have provided, and we are pleased to get the program off the ground. This training prepares our top level referees to not only enforce our rules in a fair and equitable manner, but also be more knowledgeable regarding the protest and appeal process.”
AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant, Off-Road Racing Manager Chuck Weir, AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow and Assistant Motocross Manager Mike Pelletier led the referee training that included:
• Technical inspection, taught by FIM Senior Technical Steward Curtis Smith
• Rule writing and application• Referee responsibilities• Protests and appeals• Discussion of real-world scenarios“This course proves to be extremely
valuable to race promoters and referees who are looking to take the next step in their training,” says Jared Bolton, series administrator and AMA referee for the Grand National Cross Country Series.
Details about future AMA Master Referee training sessions will be announced at a later date.
REPEAT WINNER IS 2016 AMA YOUTH ICE RACER OF THE YEAR
Christopher Blackmer Likes The IceChristopher Blackmer of Fruitport,
Mich., was named the 2016 AMA Youth Ice Racer of the Year at the AMA Ice Race Grand Championship on Feb. 27 at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac, Mich.
Blackmer also was the 2014 AMA Youth Ice Racer of the Year.
“It means a lot to me, because all the hard work I put in came out so well,” Blackmer says. “This is my second time getting the award. I got it two years ago.
I’m proud of myself, because I’ve been working hard.”
This year, Blackmer captured the 85 modifi ed, ages 12 to 15, and 85 modifi ed, ages 9 to 13, national championships on his Yamaha 85.
“I like going fast,” Blackmer says. “I’m looking forward to doing a little fl at tracking this year...I’m also looking forward to coming back next year to get another title.”
Mik
e B
arto
n
L-R: D.J. Johnson, Jared Bolton, Jeremy Holbert, Ed Hoeffken, Charlie Kline, Kevin Bailey
DIRT 25
24 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
2524 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 24 3/29/16 1:18 PM
MOTORCYCLE CLAIMS ARE MORE
COMPLEX THAN THEY APPEAR
35%
discountstoday!
with
SAVE
MARKEL
up to
“Several years ago, I consolidated my motorcycle insurance with my auto insurance. Then this year I had to file a claim. My auto company didn’t have a clue on how to handle my claim. … I switched back, so I could deal with folks who know motorcycles.”
Robert T., Markel Customer
Cookie-cutter motorcycle policies from big-name insurers can leave you with costly gaps in your bike coverage. Markel has spent more than 40 years customizing bike policies from fork to tail—no blind spots.
Insurance and discounts are subject to availability and qualifications. Actual premium will vary based on coverage selected and other factors. Insurance is not available in MA and NC. Transfer discount of 10% is not available in AK, CA, IN, NY, UT, or WA. Insurance is provided by Markel American Insurance Company, Glen Allen, VA; Markel Insurance Company, Deerfield, IL. ©2016 Markel Service, Incorporated.
Policies as low as $50 a year Call for a FREE QUOTE
1-855-242-9512MarkelMotorcycleInsurance.com/mcad
Is your bike in your insurer’s blind spot?
HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING:
DIRT 25May 2016 2524AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 25 3/29/16 1:18 PM
FIRST TIME RACER6-Year-Old Competes In Hare Scrambles By Heather Wilson
Many of us started riding when we were young, but in most cases that was a long time ago. As we guide others getting started in the sport, it’s helpful to gather some fresh perspective about what it means to race for the fi rst time.
We caught up with 6-year-old AMA member Jackson Adams and his dad, Mike, to learn more about Jackson’s fi rst time racing.
On Jan. 16, Jackson had his fi rst race at the season opener of the AMA West Hare Scramble Regional Championship Series. The race was hosted by the Polka Dot MC in Prairie City, Calif. He competed in the C-50, ages 4-6, class.
Parent’s PerspectiveMike says his son essentially
learned to walk by riding a bicycle.
“He sure does love riding,” Mike says. “It’s in everything he draws and everything he thinks about. It’s also a great tool for school and behavior.”
Mike says he raced years ago and got Jackson into riding motorcycles when he was 2 years old.
“I wasn’t surprised when he wanted to race,” he says. “But I was nervous.”
In Jackson’s WordsJackson took a few minutes to tell us
about his experience.
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST: Why did you want to race? JACKSON ADAMS Because my other buddies were racing and I wanted to race too, so I could get trophies. I was riding good on my trials bike, so I thought I’d do good in mud.
AM: What were you feeling on the starting line? JA: I felt like I was going to get 20th place. I was waiting for all the fast kids to go, but then I just started going.
AM: What was the scariest part? JA: When there was this really pointy hill… When I looked down, it looked like a cliff.
AM: What is your favorite piece of riding gear? JA: My chest protector that is connected to my neck brace, it’s like new technology or something.
AM: What would you tell other kids about racing? JA: I would say I had fun racing. You should try it, too.
AMA Member Tested
SLACKER DIGITAL SAG SCALEInfo: www.motool.co/product-p/slacker.htmMSRP: $139.99
Checking the suspension sag on a dirt bike can be an awkward and time-consuming process, especially without assistance.
To ease the process, particularly for individuals working alone, Motool has created a tool that makes it simple to do yourself.
Motool’s Slacker Digital Sag Scale requires two AAA batteries. It includes easy-to-follow instructions, with a comprehensive overview that describes every feature.
One end of the measuring device mounts to the bike’s axle with a strong, built-in magnet. The other hooks into a universal mounting bracket that attaches to the number plate or back fender.
Calibrating, or zeroing in, the device is simple and done with the push of a button. This allows quick and accurate measurements.
The digital display is bright and easy to read with a built-in backlight on the device and the remote display.
The remote display mounts to the handlebars, allowing you to read your sag measurement. The display does have to attach to the device itself using an auxiliary cable, which can possibly snag while you are getting on your bike.
The Slacker is an innovative device that allows you to check your bike’s suspension sag quickly and accurately.
About Jackson
Age: 6
Hometown: San Carlos,
Calif.
Disciplines Raced: Hare Scrambles
Bike: 2009 KTM 50cc
Junior
By Luke Seigler
Ed
Car
lo G
arci
a
Zay
ne W
atso
n
DIRT 27
26 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
2726 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 26 3/29/16 1:18 PM
AMATEUR HILLCLIMBERS WILL COMPETE FOR TITLES IN ILLINOIS 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship: July 29-31
Pleasure Riders Motorcycle Club will host hundreds of amateur motorcycle and ATV hill climbers at the 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship, July 29-31, in Neoga, Ill.
“AMA Hillclimbers wait all year for the chance to conquer the hill,” says AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. “Only the elite will become AMA National Champions and prove they are best of the best.”
In addition to chasing AMA National Champion status, racers will contest for AMA Hillclimb Racer of the Year, AMA ATV Hillclimb Racer of the Year and Youth Hillclimb Racer of the Year.
The King of the Hill award also will be given to the fastest competitor in a run-off. To receive the honor, riders with the 10 fastest times during the weekend will compete in a one-run class at the end of
the program on Sunday. Tech inspection and rider check-
in is noon to 6 p.m. Friday, July 29. Competition begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31.
No entries will be accepted the day of the event. Registration opened March 1
at www.pleasureriders.net and is available through July 1.
For more information about this event, visit www.pleasureriders.net.
View interviews of last year’s Hillclimb Racer of the Year winners at www.youtube.com/americanmotorcyclist.
Zay
ne W
atso
n
DIRT 27May 2016 2726AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 27 3/29/16 1:17 PM
1Check the oil and oil filter on four-
strokes, and change gear oil on two-strokes. The oil filter should be replaced to keep clean oil flowing to the engine. Dirty filters can restrict oil flow and cause engine damage.
2Clean the air filter. Some racers use
mineral spirits to get oil and dirt off the air filter, and then use soap and water to get the remaining dirt off of the filter. Dirty air filters can restrict air flow, which causes your engine to run poorly.
3Correct tire pressure. There’s a range
of pressures that will work. Racers usually set their tire pressure according to the terrain they will be riding. Vrba says that tire pressure affects traction and handling. For a starting point, consult your owner’s manual.
1
2
3
4
5
Jeff
Guc
iard
oMechanic’s Corner
BIKE MAINTENANCE 101: TOP 10 TASKSKeeping Your Bike Race Ready By Heather Wilson
Maintaining a bike can be a daunting task. There are so many working parts on a motorcycle that sometimes it’s tough to know where to begin. A quick check of the outside of the bike isn’t always going to cut it. Often, you need to take a few things apart and look inside.
While it may take some time to go through your bike before each race, it could spare you a breakdown on the course that results in a DNF. Maintaining your bike also could save you money in the long run. It’s always cheaper to run a clean air filter than repair the damage caused by dirt getting sucked into your engine.
Tyler Vrba, one of the mechanics for Team Babbitt’s/Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki’s AMA AMSOIL Arenacross team, shares some tasks to keep your bike in good working order. And he also explains what you’ll have to do if you encounter a part that isn’t functioning as it should.
“A general service manual can easily walk you through each of these steps,” Vrba says. “If you’re a weekend warrior, you should still be able to accomplish these.”
Here’s his list of motorcycle maintenance basics:
4The right chain tension. Your chain
shouldn’t be too slack or too tight. An excessively used chain can skip teeth or come off the sprocket. A chain that’s too tight will bind the suspension because the chain becomes tighter as the swingarm compresses. A good rule of thumb, according to Vrba, is a width of three fingers (about 45mm) between the chain and the swingarm, measured at the back of the chain slide. The slide is a rubber piece that fits on the swingarm to prevent the chain from rubbing the swingarm.
5Check the coolant level if your engine
is liquid-cooled. Make sure you have the right amount of coolant to prevent overheating. If you can’t see the coolant when you take off the radiator cap, then chances are you need to add more.
DIRT
28 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
2928 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 28 3/29/16 1:17 PM
Find your ride at
rideforkids.org
Enjoy a fun ride, food and entertainment with
fellow enthusiasts.
Fundraise to earn great incentives including
T-shirts, jackets, electronics and more.
Every ride gives away a new Honda motorcycle
and other prizes.
Events span the country from
April – October and all bikes are welcome.
6Inspect the brake pads. Your brakes
won’t be of much use to you if the pads are worn out. Check the thickness of the pads per your owner’s manual. If they are getting thin, it’s time to replace them. You don’t want to be in the middle of a race or ride and have the metal backing grinding away on your brake rotors.
4
6
Jeff
Guc
iard
o
DIRT
May 2016 29
2928 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 29 3/29/16 1:17 PM
7Check the front forks and rear shock.
First, you want to make sure your forks aren’t leaking oil. If they are, the loss of oil could compromise performance, not just of the suspension but oil could get on your front brake pads. Further, if your bike is fi tted with air forks, you’ll also need to make sure you are running the correct air pressure according to the owner’s manual. For the rear shock, you will want to set the sag. This term refers to the amount your shock compresses when you sit on the bike (fully geared) vs. no compression when measured with your rear wheel off the ground. Your owner’s manual tells you how to set the sag. It also will provide recommended starting points for the compression and rebound damping.
8Tighten nuts and bolts, and check
your spokes. With all the vibration and wear and tear a bike endures, it’s no surprise that nuts and bolts loosen over time. Quickly run through all the nuts and bolts on your bike before every race. The last thing you want is to have your seat come off while riding – and it’s a sight seen all too often! Your spokes should also be checked individually with a spoke wrench every few rides. Use a specially made spoke torque wrench if you have one. In a pinch, tap the spoke with a conventional wrench. If it makes a “thud” sound rather than a “ping,” tighten it.
TYLER VRBAVrba got his start as a mechanic in a dealership in Nebraska during high school. He’s now a Motorcycle Mechanics Institute grad who has been wrenching for about eight years. He is in his fi rst year working fulltime with Team Babbitt’s/Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki. Jo
sh R
ud
7
8
9
10A special thank you to Wheelsports' service technician Marty Kehlmeier for demonstrating
the routine maintenance on a KTM 250 XCF-W at the dealership.
9Cables and controls. Check your clutch lever,
throttle, brake levers and shift levers to ensure they are all functioning as they should—not too much resistance and not too lose.
10Examine the sprocket. Make sure the teeth
of your sprocket are not hooked, and if they are, it’s time to replace it. Replace the front and rear sprockets as a set, and replace the chain at the same time.
Bonus tip: After each ride, be sure to wash your bike thoroughly, as mud left sitting on the bike can corrode the metal parts. Don’t be afraid to remove the plastic for a deep clean.
These tips cover the basics of keeping your bike running well. There’s much more to consider, including engine maintenance. Consult your owner’s manual for specifi cs, and remember that your local dealer is a great resource if you’re in over your head.
The Official Online Store of the American Motorcyclist Association
DIRT 3130 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 30 3/29/16 2:38 PM
Josh
Rud
The Official Online Store of the American Motorcyclist Association
DIRT 3130 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec05d_DirtContent.indd 31 3/29/16 1:16 PM
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, features the people The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, features the people The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, features the people The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, features the people and machines that have defi ned the sport, lifestyle and business of motorcycling and machines that have defi ned the sport, lifestyle and business of motorcycling in America. The Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 non-profi t corporation that receives in America. The Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 non-profi t corporation that receives support from the AMA and from the motorcycling community. support from the AMA and from the motorcycling community.
For info and directions, visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org, or call (614) 856-2222.For info and directions, visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org, or call (614) 856-2222.
Pho
tos
Alis
on G
roga
n
DIRTMAIN
32 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
3332 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec06m_HallOfFame.indd 32 3/29/16 1:11 PM
Pho
tos
Alis
on G
roga
n
1991 YAMAHA YZR500Wayne Rainey’s Favorite Grand Prix Bike
Wayne Rainey was the top World Championship 500cc Grand Prix rider of the early 1990s, winning three consecutive world titles riding for Yamaha in 1990, 1991 and 1992. He was also a star of AMA Superbike racing during the 1980s, winning that championship in 1983 with Kawasaki and again for Honda in 1987.
His greatest triumphs, of course, were his world titles, and Rainey says this bike, his 1991 Yamaha YZR500 factory racebike, was his favorite from all of his Grand Prix campaigns.
Powered by a V4 two-stroke, this Grand Prix racer wasn’t based on a production street motorcycle. It was custom built by Yamaha to be a pure competition machine.
The engine and frame are prototype, custom-designed Yamaha parts, while the forks and shock are specially valved Ohlins. The wheels sport Marchesini rims, and the brakes are made by Brembo. Power is delivered through a dry clutch and a six-speed
cassette-type transmission.Out of 15 rounds in 1991, Rainey garnered six wins, four
second-place fi nishes, three third-place showings and a ninth. There was one race he did not start.
Rainey successfully defended his world title in 1992, but experienced a career-ending injury while leading the Italian Grand Prix during his 1993 campaign. He returned to the sport the next year as a team owner and manager, retiring from that role following the 1998 season. He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999 and named a Hall of Fame Legend in 2015.
Today, Rainey is the president of MotoAmerica, which is the AMA and FIM North America championship road racing series.
The favorite race bike of one of America’s greatest racers, this YZR500 is currently on loan by Rainey to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio.
DIRTMAIN
May 2016 33
3332 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec06m_HallOfFame.indd 33 3/29/16 2:28 PM
AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Famer
DAVID HOUGH: SAFER THROUGH EDUCATIONDavid Hough is a longtime motorcyclist
and journalist. For more than 30 years, his daily motorcycle commutes through city traffi c provided an ongoing stream of experiences from which he wrote articles about riding skills and accident-avoidance tactics. His work has appeared in numerous motorcycle publications, but he is perhaps best known for the monthly skills series “Profi cient Motorcycling” in Motorcycle Consumer News.
Hough fi rst started riding a motorcycle in 1965 as a straightforward mode of transportation for his daily commute, but his natural curiosity about all things mechanical made him wonder about the behavior of two-wheelers. He realized that, “riding motorcycles involved not only mechanics but also the dynamics of how to control them.”
In the mid-1970s, while working full-time in the Flight Training Center at Boeing, Hough started writing about his riding experiences and occasionally contributed to Road Rider, a small Southern California magazine. He also offered safety tips at local motorcycle
club meetings and taught several “road survival” courses. When the Motorcycle Safety Foundation came into existence, he became an MSF-certifi ed RiderCoach.
The “Profi cient Motorcycling” column debuted in the May 1984 issue of Road Rider, after editor Bob Carpenter asked Hough to write a six-part skills series, which he intended to publish every other month for one year. Hough didn’t want to label it as a safety column, because he didn’t think people rode motorcycles to be safe. But he fi gured readers might rise to the challenge of becoming more profi cient.
Hough wrote that his original commute to work aboard a motorcycle “extended to a 40-year passion. I absorbed more than a few lessons about motorcycle dynamics and experienced the joys and challenges of long-distance touring, group riding, foreign
travel, three-wheeled motorcycling, off-pavement riding, fi ghting for motorcyclists’ rights, rider training, and, yes, writing
about it all.”David Hough’s best-known
book is probably “Profi cient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well.” It is a winner of the American Library Association’s
Gold Seal Award. Hough wrote four books in all, including
one that focused on the skills to safely operate a motorcycle/sidecar combination. Hough is also a two-time winner of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s National
Award for Excellence in Motorcycle Safety
Journalism.For his contributions
to motorcycle safety and advocacy, Hough was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Raffle Bikes
Enter now for your chance to win a bike
...or two!*A minimum donation of
$5 per ticket, or $20 for five tickets, is suggested.
www.MotorcycleMuseum.org or call (800) 262-5646
*One raffle ticket per bike.
1947 INDIAN CHIEF
ANALOG MOTORCYCLES 1975 BMW R75/6 “GS”
/AMA_Riding /AMAHallofFame AMAHoF
MotorcycleMuseum.org
Facebook.com/AMAHallofFame • #AMAHoF
13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147
it’s about the journeyandand the destination
journeydestination
journey
MotorcycleMuseum.org
Facebook.com/AMAHallofFame • #AMAHoF
13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147
AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Famer
DAVID HOUGH: SAFER THROUGH EDUCATIONclub meetings and taught several “road survival” courses. When the Motorcycle Safety Foundation came into existence, he became an MSF-certifi ed RiderCoach.
The “Profi cient Motorcycling” column debuted in the May 1984 issue of Road Rider, after editor Bob Carpenter asked Hough to write a six-part skills series, which he intended to publish every other month for one year. Hough didn’t want to label it as a safety column, because he didn’t think people rode motorcycles to be safe. But he fi gured readers might rise to the challenge of becoming more profi cient.
Hough wrote that his original commute to work aboard a motorcycle “extended to a 40-year passion. I absorbed more than a few lessons about motorcycle dynamics and experienced the joys and challenges of long-distance touring, group riding, foreign
travel, three-wheeled motorcycling, off-pavement riding, fi ghting for motorcyclists’ rights, rider training, and, yes, writing
about it all.”David Hough’s best-known
book is probably “Profi cient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well.” It is a winner of the American Library Association’s
Gold Seal Award. Hough wrote four books in all, including
one that focused on the skills to safely operate a motorcycle/sidecar combination. Hough is also a two-time winner of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s National
Award for Excellence in Motorcycle Safety
Journalism.For his contributions
to motorcycle safety and advocacy, Hough was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009. Ta
ra S
tato
n
DIRTMAIN 3534 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec06m_HallOfFame.indd 34 3/29/16 1:08 PM
Raffle Bikes
Enter now for your chance to win a bike
...or two!*A minimum donation of
$5 per ticket, or $20 for five tickets, is suggested.
www.MotorcycleMuseum.org or call (800) 262-5646
*One raffle ticket per bike.
1947 INDIAN CHIEF
ANALOG MOTORCYCLES 1975 BMW R75/6 “GS”
/AMA_Riding /AMAHallofFame AMAHoF
MotorcycleMuseum.org
Facebook.com/AMAHallofFame • #AMAHoF
13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147
it’s about the journeyandand the destination
journeydestination
journey
MotorcycleMuseum.org
Facebook.com/AMAHallofFame • #AMAHoF
13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147
Tara
Sta
ton
DIRTMAIN 3534 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec06m_HallOfFame.indd 35 3/29/16 1:08 PM
here is a big difference between knowing that motorcycles share the roadways and being truly aware of nearby motorcycles and other vehicles at all times.
Not surprisingly, a 2012 British study found that drivers’ attitudes about motorcyclists affect how they interact with motorcyclists on the road.
According to “Public Attitudes Towards Motorcyclists’ Safety: A Qualitative Study From The United Kingdom,” car drivers tend to view the roadway as a space for cars and view motorcycles—and pedestrians and bicycles—as intruders. Three researchers at the University of the West of England authored the study.
This mindset leads to a competitive atmosphere on the roads, “particularly in urban areas where a ‘survival of the fi ttest’ mindset prevailed,” the researchers wrote.
U.S. motorcyclists certainly can attest that the same attitude prevails on American roadways.
Seeing And Being Seen Help Ensure You Enjoy The Ride By Jim Witters
Motorcycle Awareness Month
T
“THE GREATEST EMPATHY TOWARDS MOTORCYCLISTS COMES FROM DRIVERS WHO ARE MOTORCYCLISTS THEMSELVES.”
— Public Attitudes Towards Motorcyclists’ Safety: A Qualitative Study From The United Kingdom, 2012
“The most negative attitudes towards motorcyclists on the road tend to come from the least experienced drivers, and this group, in turn, also has poorer skills in dealing with motorcyclists on the road,” the study found. “The greatest empathy towards motorcyclists comes from drivers who are motorcyclists themselves…. Car drivers who are also motorcyclists have fewer accidents with motorcyclists when driving than drivers with little or no motorcycling experience. Drivers who have family members or close friends who ride motorcycles are less likely to collide with motorcycles, and showed better observation of motorcycles than drivers who did not. It is suggested that they are mentally prepared for motorcyclists and this is as a result of empathy rather than just experience alone.”
Motorcyclists are working across the United States to spread that empathetic message.
The AMA, AMA-chartered clubs and state motorcyclist rights organizations work year-round to call attention to motorcyclists, both on and off the highway. And those same groups encourage motorcyclists to ride responsibly and practice the skills that help them detect and avoid situations that place them in jeopardy.
Motorcycle Awareness Month, launched with the AMA’s assistance in the early 1980s and adopted by many state motorcyclist rights organizations, government entities and AMA-chartered clubs, is observed each May.
Nic
k Fa
nche
r
Jeff
Kar
das
DIRT 37
36 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
3736 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec08d_DirtMotorcycleAwareness.indd 36 3/29/16 1:07 PM
Motorcycle Awareness Month
BELOW: Motorcycle awareness posters from the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration.
The National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration acknowledges that “motorcyclists have all the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle driver on the roadway.” The agency operates a campaign that focuses on motorcycle safety to remind drivers that they share the road with motorcyclists.
On the trails, several states have established Trail Ambassador programs that provide volunteers along the trails and at trailheads to monitor riding areas, offer assistance to other riders, spot and report hazards, and alert law enforcement to riders who are operating illegally or unsafely.
Here is a look at some of the activities designed to increase awareness of motorcyclists, on-road and off.
On The TrailFor off-road riding, motorcyclists and all-terrain-
vehicle riders need to observe many of the same courtesies as street riders, says Steve Salisbury, AMA government affairs manager for off-highway issues.
Being aware of other riders, the nature of the terrain where you’re riding and other forms of outdoor recreation that are active in the area is essential, he says.
“Many off-highway motorcyclists are involved in other outdoor activities like mountain biking, hiking or boating,” Salisbury says. “Their involvement in those groups should include a conscious effort to represent the motorized community as well, including educating non-motorized folks on responsible motorized practices and shared use of roads and trails.”
The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council warns against riding a dirt bike or ATV on paved surfaces, except when crossing a road and where permitted by law.
Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
And be familiar with local rules, paying special attention to trail widths and whether trails carry one-way or two-way traffi c.
Chad Wilberger, forest recreation program manager at Wayne National Forest in Ohio, says trail users should understand that “riders of all ages and skill levels visit the forest to ride the trails and camp at the trailheads.”
“Motorized trail riding is a popular outdoor activity that the entire family may participate in and enjoy,” Wilberger says. “For these reasons, we ask that riders follow some simple rules and riding tips to keep the trails safe and enjoyable for all visitors.”
Among the guidelines at the Wayne National Forest:
• Respect Other Riders: Be courteous. Ride at a safe distance and speed. Trails are two-way, so watch for oncoming traffi c.
• Respect The Land: Ride only on designated trails and implement the “Pack-it-in/Pack-it-out” principle. Cross streams only at designated crossings, such as bridges.
• Respect The Rules: This means you must fi rst know the rules, so take the initiative to learn what’s in place where you ride.
Salisbury adds these general tips:• Ride as quietly as possible using the right
exhaust and silencer and slowing down near homes, other recreationists, etc. Resist the urge to wheelie past onlookers, no matter how cool you may think you look.
• Respect trail designs for your vehicle type, widths and especially for bridge weight limits.
• Be sure you have landowner permission if planning to ride on private property. Also, be aware of landowner liability laws in the state in which you’ll be riding.
• Be a good infl uence and promote safe and responsible riding to other riders. Their negative actions can refl ect poorly on all of us.
States such as Arizona, Minnesota, New Mexico and Wisconsin have Trail Ambassador programs that provide volunteers along the trails and at trailheads to monitor riding areas, offer assistance to other riders, spot and report hazards, and alert law enforcement about riders who are operating illegally or unsafely.
Christopher E. Johnson, an AMA Life Member and off-highway vehicle education coordinator for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, says common sense goes a long way toward making a day on the trails successful.
As on the street, excessive speed increases the chances of a crash by shortening reaction time and reducing line of sight, he says.
And be courteous to fellow riders, as well as those enjoying the day who may not be OHV enthusiasts
On The RoadMany highway campaigns rely on messages
on billboards and bumper stickers that implore
“EDUCATING OUR FELLOW MOTORCYCLISTS IS A MAJOR PART OF MAKING AWARENESS WORK. …TRAINING RIDERS IS THE FIRST STEP IN MAKING THE ROADS SAFE.”
— Mike Stock, Safety and education director, ABATE of Ohio
Nic
k Fa
nche
r
Jeff
Kar
das
DIRT 37May 2016 3736AM_05_2016_sec08d_DirtMotorcycleAwareness.indd 37 3/29/16 1:06 PM
motorists to stay alert, watch for motorcyclists and check twice before turning or changing lanes. Within the past few years, similar messages that discourage distracted driving have appeared, whether due to texting, talking on the phone, reading, eating or applying makeup behind the wheel.
ABATE of Ohio, for example, has been promoting May as Motorcycle Awareness Month for 30 years, says Mike Stock, an AMA Life Member and ABATE’s safety and education director.
“We believe education and awareness are the best ways to lower crashes and save lives,” Stock says.
In addition to placing yard signs with the “Look Twice Save a Life” message, erecting signs around the state and sponsoring billboards, ABATE stages a Motorcycle Awareness Rally in the spring that includes a run to the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, and the reading of proclamations from the governor and from mayors across the state.
“The ‘Look Twice Save a Life’ slogan has been our biggest attention getter, with the sign being put in thousands of yards,” Stock says. “We have produced 4,696 to date, and they are sold at ABATE functions, online, in retail stores and from ABATE members to support Motorcycle Awareness.”
ABATE of Ohio also has carried its message to younger drivers and riders.
“For 11 years, we have been going into drivers’ education schools and talking to the new drivers about motorcycle awareness in a one-hour presentation, using videos and using a script to cover all meaningful information,” Stock says.
ABATE of Ohio also works closely with Motorcycle Ohio, the state’s rider training and education agency.
“Educating our fellow motorcyclists is a major part of making awareness work,” Stock says. “Supporting Motorcycle Ohio is a big part of what we do. Training riders is the fi rst step in making the roads safe.”
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has its own outline of key messages for drivers, with an eye toward protecting one particular vulnerable party—motorcyclists: Look out for motorcyclists; focus on driving, use turn signals, give two-wheelers some room and take your time.
“All these principles can be boiled down to this paraphrase of the Golden Rule: Drive near others as you would have others drive near you,” says Ken Glaser, MSF director of special projects.
State EffortsAwareness campaigns also try to
capture the attention of state and federal agencies and legislators, who have the power to effect changes in driver and rider training and education policies as well as increase the sentencing guidelines and options for judges in cases where distracted driving results in a crash.
The AMA advocates legislation that includes enhanced penalty options to be determined by the courts in cases where
distracted driving results in a crash. In addition, the AMA supports training
programs for motorcyclists—including advanced skills courses—and more thorough education for motorists.
Allstate Insurance sponsored a cross-country trip in 2015 by motorcyclist Nate Hudson, who visited the capital of each state to lobby for a new question on state automobile driver’s license tests to increase awareness about sharing the road with motorcycles.
Thirty-three states participated in the program by sending representatives to meet Hudson. In all, Hudson met with 136 state offi cials during his 111-day, 21,000-mile excursion.
Whether spurred to action by Hudson’s visit or by constituent motorcyclists, legislators in several states are taking steps to increase awareness of motorcyclists on the roads.
A new law in Michigan, for example, requires motorcycle- and bicycle-awareness and safety instruction in all of the state’s courses for new drivers.
California, Colorado, Ohio, Texas and other states have ongoing campaigns to help motorcyclists and motorists better understand each other’s perspective.
Tips For The Trail
the state’s courses for new drivers. California, Colorado, Ohio, Texas and
other states have ongoing campaigns to help motorcyclists and motorists better understand each other’s perspective.
The keys to riding safely off-road include an awareness of weather and trail conditions, controlling speed and exhibiting common courtesy to others enjoying the great outdoors. Here are some tips:
• Know where you can ride. On National Forest lands, a Motor Vehicle Use Map is the legal authority for roads, trails, and areas open to off-highway vehicles. Having an experienced guide—someone who knows the area—is a really good idea to keep you on the right path and to help if trouble arises.
• Slow down! Trails are not racetracks, unless they have been closed for a permitted event such as an enduro.
• Other users probably are going to
hear you before they see you. How early they hear you will affect how much respect you are going to get. If your machine is too loud, all respect will be gone long before you arrive at the scene.
• Just like riding on the street, riding too fast for conditions and line of sight is a really bad idea.
• Most trails and roads have two-way traffi c, so expect it. Blind corners and hills require that you slow down so you can be sure the
path is clear.• Some trails may
suddenly get really technical—having the time and space to react to a downed tree, tumbled rock or a newly eroded rut can make the difference between a clean ride and a crash.
• Even if you know a trail well, conditions change. Be prepared to adjust to change.
Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Jeff
Kar
das
Mad
die
McG
arve
y
AMA VINTAGEMOTORCYCLE DAYS
www.AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com
#AMAVMD
Proceeds benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
July 8-10, 2016
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, Ohio
DIRT 39
38 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
3938 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec08d_DirtMotorcycleAwareness.indd 38 3/29/16 1:06 PM
Jeff
Kar
das
Mad
die
McG
arve
y
AMA VINTAGEMOTORCYCLE DAYS
www.AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com
#AMAVMD
Proceeds benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
July 8-10, 2016
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, Ohio
DIRT 39May 2016 3938AM_05_2016_sec08d_DirtMotorcycleAwareness.indd 39 3/29/16 1:06 PM
ARIZONA
COMPETITION
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 15: KINGMAN: CENTRAL ARIZONA TRIALS INC, (602) 370-7546, CENTRALARIZONATRILAS.ORG
ARKANSAS
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
MAY 13: MARBLE FALLS: MOTORCYCLE SPORT TOURING ASSOCIATION, (870) 743-4062, HUBINFO.COM
CALIFORNIA
RECREATIONAL
DUAL SPORT RIDE
MAY 14: BANNING: ORANGE COUNTY DUALIES, (714) 335-9810, DUALIES.COM
MAY 21: STONYFORD: 2 DAY EVENT, OAKLAND MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (510) 534-6222, OAKLANDMOTORCYCLECLUB.CAMP9.ORG/EVENT-2147772
POKER RUN
MAY 14: PASADENA: 2 DAY EVENT, PASADENA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (626) 844-7157, PASADENAMC.COM
ROAD RUN
MAY 18: ONTARIO: RUN FOR THE WALL, (432) 288-1958, RFTW.ORG
COMPETITION
ENDURO
MAY 1: GEORGETOWN: CALIFORNIA ENDURO RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (925) 413-2434, AMA-D36.ORG
MAY 7: AMADOR: POLKA DOTS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (916) 606-5108, POLKADOTSMC.COM
EUROPEAN SCRAMBLES
MAY 7: (Includes ATVs) RIDGECREST: BADGERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (661) 242-2712, BADGERSMC.COM
HARE & HOUND
MAY 14: (Includes ATVs) JOHNSON VALLEY: 2 DAY EVENT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (760) 220-6484, SOCALMC.COM
HARE SCRAMBLES
MAY 14: TRACY: 2 DAY EVENT, RED NECK ROOSTERS, (925) 787-9810, AMA-D36.ORG/OLD-CROW/
MILE
MAY 22: SACRAMENTO: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM
MOTOCROSS
MAY 8: JUNCTIONCITY: 2X PROMOTIONS LLC, (740) 297-6686, 2XPROMOTIONS.COM
MAY 19: RANCHO CORDOVA: 2 DAY EVENT, DIRT DIGGERS NORTH M.C. INC, (800) HANGTOWN, HANGTOWNMX.COM
COLORADO
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
MAY 1: LAKEWOOD: COLORADO
MOTORSPORTS PROMOTIONS LLC, (303) 909-7003, TVMX.COM
MAY 15: DACONA: IMI MOTORSPORTS INC, (303) 833-4949, IMIMOTORSPORTS.COM
MAY 22: MILLIKEN: TWO RIVERS RACING LLC
CONNECTICUT
COMPETITION
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 15: MERIDEN: MERIDEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, NEWENGLANDTRIALS.COM
DELAWARE
COMPETITION
ENDURO
MAY 1: DELAWARE CITY: DELAWARE ENDURO RIDERS, INC., (302) 229-1805, DELAWAREENDURORIDERS.COM
FLORIDA
RECREATIONAL
POKER RUN
MAY 21: JACKSONVILLE: PEDIATRIC CANCER TREATMENT FOUNDATION, (828) 329-9250, PCTF-FOUNDATION.ORG
COMPETITION
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 21: OCALA : 2 DAY EVENT, FLORIDA TRAILS ASSOCIATION MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (941) 735-0220, FLORIDATRIALS.NET
MAY 21: OCALA: 2 DAY EVENT, FLORIDA TRAILS ASSOCIATION MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (941) 735-0220, FLORIDATRIALS.NET
GEORGIA
ENDURO
MAY 22: GREENSBORO: CHEROKEE CYCLE CLUB INC., (404) 256-2189, CHEROKEEENDURORIDERS.COM
MOTOCROSS
MAY 1: (Includes ATVs) DALTON: LAZY RIVER MOTOCROSS, (706) 278-1620, LAZYRIVERMOTOCROSS
MAY 14: (Includes ATVs) DALTON: LAZY RIVER MOTOCROSS, (706) 278-1602, LAZYRIVERMOTOCROSS.COM
IDAHO
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RALLY
MAY 7: COEUR D’ALENE: ABATE OF NORTH IDAHO, (928) 710-1640, ABATEOFNORTHIDAHOBIKERS.ORG
MAY 7: SANDY POINT PARK: IDAHO COALITION FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY, (208) 941-1689, IDAHOBIKERSNIGHT.COM
ILLINOIS
TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL
MAY 15: (Includes ATVs) OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM
COMPETITION
HILLCLIMB
MAY 7: WHITE CITY: CAHOKIA CREEK DIRT RIDERS, (314) 805-6306, CAHOKIACREEKDIRTRIDERS.COM
MAY 28: (Includes ATVs) NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C
MAY 29: (Includes ATVs) NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C
MOTOCROSS
MAY 1: BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-4227, MOTOBYRON.COM
MAY 1: (Includes ATVs) GALESBURG: GALESBURG MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (309) 344-1714, GALESBURGMC.COM
MAY 1: WASHINGTON PARK: ARCHVIEW MX PARK, LLC, (618) 719-3438, ARCHVIEWMXPARK.COM
MAY 8: (Includes ATVs) WALNUT: 4P PROMOTIONS INC, (815) 379-8534, SUNSETRIDGEMX.COM
MAY 15: BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-4227, MOTOBYRON.COM
MAY 21: MOUNT CARROLL: 2 DAY EVENT, MC MOTOPARK INC., (815) 238-1614, MCMOTOPARK.COM
MAY 28: BYRON: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271, MOTOBYRON.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 14: OREGON: WISCONSIN OBSERVED TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (920) 229-5365, WISCONTRIALS.ORG
MAY 15: OREGON: WISCONSIN OBSERVED TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (920) 229-5365, WISCONTRIALS.ORG
TTS
MAY 14: (Includes ATVs) BELLEVILLE: BELLEVILLE ENDURO TEAM INC, (618) 277-3478, BETDIRT.COM
MAY 21: (Includes ATVs) BELLEVILLE: BELLEVILLE ENDURO TEAM INC, (618) 277-3478, BETDIRT.COM
MAY 29: (Includes ATVs) NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C
MAY 30: (Includes ATVs) NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C
INDIANA
RECREATIONAL
FUN RUN
MAY 15: COLUMBIA CITY: OLD FORT MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (260) 504-6388
ROAD RUN
MAY 30: KOKOMO : MIDNIGHT RIDERS MC, (765) 452-7654
COMPETITION
CROSS COUNTRY
MAY 14: SPRINGVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC
HILLCLIMB
MAY 15: (Includes ATVs) MIDDLEBURY: GOSHEN IRON HORSEMEN, (574) 825-3399
MOTOCROSS
MAY 7: (ATV only) CRAWFORDSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, MX SPORTS, INC., (304) 284-0084, ATVMOTOCROSS.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY EVENTS
2016 SCHEDULERolling Thunder Run May 27-30
Americade Motorcycle Rally June 7-11Laconia Motorcycle Week June 11-19
Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally June 23-26AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 8-10
Bu� alo Chip Sturgis August 8-14Ray Price Bikefest September 23-25
Schedule tentative.
Planning to attend a few motorcycle rallies this riding season? Be sure to keep your eyes open for AMA Club 1924!Stop by for free stu� and a chance to win a 2016 Zero DSR Motorcycle!
Sponsored by
DIRTSTREETMAIN 4140 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 40 3/29/16 1:02 PM
2016 SCHEDULERolling Thunder Run May 27-30
Americade Motorcycle Rally June 7-11Laconia Motorcycle Week June 11-19
Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally June 23-26AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 8-10
Bu� alo Chip Sturgis August 8-14Ray Price Bikefest September 23-25
Schedule tentative.
Planning to attend a few motorcycle rallies this riding season? Be sure to keep your eyes open for AMA Club 1924!Stop by for free stu� and a chance to win a 2016 Zero DSR Motorcycle!
Sponsored by
DIRTSTREETMAIN 4140 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 41 3/29/16 1:02 PM
MAY 1: LIGONIER: MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (574) 596-5346, MOTATRIALS.COM
IOWA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
MAY 7: (Includes ATVs) CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 775-0893, CVTR.ORG
MAY 14: SHELL ROCK: NEW HARTFORD RACING INC, (319) 885-6469, NEWHARTFORDRACING.COM
MAY 15: SHELL ROCK: NEW HARTFORD RACING INC, (319) 885-6469, NEWHARTFORDRACING.COM
KENTUCKY
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
MAY 8: (Includes ATVs) BEDFORD: NICKOTA MOTORSPORTS PARK LLC, (502) 525-1167, NICKOTAMOTORSPORTS.COM
LOUISIANA
COMPETITION
ENDURO
MAY 15: CRAVENS: LOUISIANA TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (225) 572-8399, SERARACING
MARYLAND
RECREATIONAL
DUAL SPORT RIDE
MAY 1: LITTLE ORLEANS: WESTERN MARYLAND MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, (443) 695-2793
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
MAY 21: MECHANICSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, (443) 669-3007, MAMAMX.COM
MASSACHUSETTS
RECREATIONAL
ADVENTURE RIDE
MAY 21: TOLLAND: 2 DAY EVENT, BERKSHIRE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (860) 484-1331, MUDSLINGER.ORG
SCHOOLS - ROAD
MAY 12: ASHFIELD: RIDING IN THE ZONE MOTORCYCLIST TRAINING-RIDER EDUCATION, (413) 522-3323, RIDINGINTHEZONE.COM
COMPETITION
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 1: WRENTHAM: KING PHILIP TRAIL RIDERS, (508) 479-5681, KINGPHILIPTRAILRIDERS.COM
MICHIGAN
RECREATIONAL
BIKE BLESSING
MAY 14: SAINT JOHNS: ROAD RIDERS FOR JESUS, (517) 930-0338, MICHIGANRRJ.WEEBLY.COM
MAY 15: BALDWIN: PARA-DICE MC, (616) 893-3542
COMPETITION
HARE SCRAMBLES
MAY 15: COPEMISH: TWIN BAY TRAIL RIDERS, (231) 645-7905
MAY 22: JEROME: TOLEDO TRAIL RIDERS, INC., (517) 917-0493, BUNDYHILLOFFROAD.COM
MOTOCROSS
MAY 1: MILLINGTON: BULLDOG RIDERS MC, INC., (810) 241-1774
MAY 8: (Includes ATVs) PORTLAND: PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 243-8404, WWWPORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM
MAY 14: (Includes ATVs) BLOOMINGDALE: 2 DAY EVENT, DUTCH SPORT PARK, (269) 683-4418, DUTCHSPORTSPARKMX.COM
MAY 22: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-2828, POLKADOTSMC.NET
MAY 22: (Includes ATVs) CADILLAC: CADILLAC MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (231) 884-4099, CADILLACMC.COM
MAY 28: MILLINGTON: BAJA MX INC, (989) 871-3356, BAJAACRES.COM
MAY 29: MILLINGTON: BAJA MX INC, (989) 871-3356, BAJAACRES.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 15: FLUSHING: MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (810) 252-2627
SHORT TRACK
MAY 14: (Includes ATVs) DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMBMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
TTS
MAY 15: (Includes ATVs) DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMBMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
MINNESOTA
COMPETITION
1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
MAY 21: (Includes ATVs) NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB, (507) 354-2306, FLYINGDUTCHMENMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
MAY 22: (Includes ATVs) NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB, (507) 354-2306, FLYINGDUTCHMEN MOTORCYCLCECLUB.COM
HARE SCRAMBLES
MAY 8: CAMBRIDGE: NORSEMEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (763) 263-9835, NORSEMENMC.ORG/EVENTS/CAMBRIDGE.HTM
MOTOCROSS
MAY 1: MILLIVILLE: HI-WINDERS, (507) 753-3277, SPRINGCREEKMX.COM
MAY 8: BROWERVILLE: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (218) 894-2826, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM
MAY 14: LITTLE FALLS: 2 DAY EVENT, RM PROMOTIONS, (218) 894-2826, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM
MAY 15: BROOK PARK: BERM BENDERS RACEWAY, (320) 980-0268,
BERBENDERSRACEWAY.COM
MAY 21: MANKATO: MOTOKAZIE INC, (952) 601-1116, MOTOKAZIE.COM
MAY 29: MILLVILLE: HI-WINDERS, (507) 753-3277, SPRINGCREEKMX.COM
MAY 30: MILLVILLE: HI-WINDERS, (507) 753-3277, SPRINGCREEKMX.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 7: THEILMAN: UPPER MIDWEST TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (612) 730-1770, UMTA.ORG
MAY 8: THEILMAN: UPPER MIDWEST TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (612) 730-1770, UMTA.ORG
MISSOURI
COMPETITION
HARE SCRAMBLES
MAY 22: PARK HILLS: MISSOURI MUDDERS, (636) 639-6373, MHSCRACING.COM
MONTANA
COMPETITION
HARE SCRAMBLES
MAY 21: WINIFRED: 2 DAY EVENT, INSECTO INC, DBA:BURNT TIMBER CROSS COUNTRY, (403) 366-2916, BRAWLINTHEBREAKS.COM
MOTOCROSS
MAY 14: BILLINGS: BILLINGS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, BILLINGSMOTORCYCLECLUB.US
NEVADA
COMPETITION
ARENACROSS
MAY 6: LAS VEGAS: FELD MOTOR SPORTS, (800) 216-7482, ARENACROSS.COM
MAY 8: LAS VEGAS: FELD MOTOR SPORTS, (800) 216-7482, ARENACROSS.COM
HARE SCRAMBLES
MAY 21: CALLENTE: SILVER STATE TRAILBLAZERS, (702) 994-6823
NEW JERSEY
COMPETITION
HARE SCRAMBLES
MAY 14: EAGLESWOOD: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTORCYCLE COMPETITION INCORPORATED, (347) 446-2122, RIDE-MCI.COM
MOTOCROSS
MAY 8: (Includes ATVs) MILLIVILLE: FIELD OF DREAMS, (856) 765-3799, NJMPFOD.COM
NEW MEXICO
RECREATIONAL
POKER RUN
MAY 19: MESCALERO: GOLDEN ASPEN RALLY ASSOCIATION, (575) 973-4977, MOTORCYCLERALLY.COM
COMPETITION
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 1: SAN YSIDRO: NEW MEXICO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (505) 780-2551, NEWMEXICOTRIALS.COM
ROAD RACE
MAY 8: ALBUQUERQUE: SANDIA
MAY EVENTS
DIRTSTREETMAIN 43
42 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
4342 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 42 3/29/16 1:02 PM
AD: BETA DS (add moose logo)
MOTORCYCLE ROADRACING, INC., (800) 647-5028, SMRI-RACING.ORG
NEW YORK
RECREATIONAL
CRUISE-IN
MAY 14: NEW ROCHELLE: EMPIRE CHAPTER OF THE HARLEY OWNERS GROUP, (914) 525-3409, EMPIREHOG.COM
DICE RUN
MAY 15: SLOATSBURG: RAMAPO MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (201) 767-3594, RAMAPOMC.COM
FUN RUN
MAY 1: ALBANY: ROAMERS MC, (518) 961-0250, FACEBOOK.COM/ROAMERSMC
ROAD RALLY
MAY 16: CASTLETON: ABATE OF NY, INC., (315) 367-3356, HTTP://ABATENY.ORG
TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL
MAY 14: HANCOCK: 2 DAY EVENT, BEAR CREEK SPORTSMEN, (908) 334-1637, BEARCREEKSPORTSMEN.COM
COMPETITION
ENDURO
MAY 1: FULTON: ARCADIA BARK BUSTER, (315) 359-3435, ARCADIABARKBUSTERSINC
HARE SCRAMBLES
MAY 8: (Includes ATVs) ODESSA: TOMPKINS TRAIL RIDERS, (607) 592-5138, WYNOA.NET
MOTOCROSS
MAY 8: (Includes ATVs) NEW BERLIN: UNADILLA ENTERPRISES, LLC., (607) 965-8450, UNADILLAMX.COM
MAY 15: (Includes ATVs) CAROGA LAKE : ROYAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, (518) 835-6445, ROYALMOUNTAIN.COM
MAY 21: NEW BERLIN: 2 DAY EVENT, UNADILLA ENTERPRISES, LLC., (607) 965-8450, UNADILLAMX.COM
MAY 22: (Includes ATVs) WALLKILL: 2 DAY EVENT, WALDEN MX, (845) 399-1533, MXWALDEN.COM
MAY 22: NEW BERLIN: UNADILLA ENTERPRISES, LLC., (607) 965-5845, UNADILLAMX.COM
MAY 28: (Includes ATVs) CAROGA LAKE: 2 DAY EVENT, ROYAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, (518) 835-6445, ROYALMOUNTAIN.COM
NORTH CAROLINA
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
MAY 1: APEX: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORTHEKIDS.ORG
MAY 27: SPARTA: MOTORCYCLE SPORT TOURING ASSOCIATION, (888) 372-2501
TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL
MAY 23: PIGSAH FOREST: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOMARK1, LLC, (919) 698-6349, MOTOMARK1.COM
COMPETITION
ENDURO
MAY 29: N WILKESBORO: UNIFOUR TRAIL BIKE CLUB
OHIO
RECREATIONAL
ADVENTURE RIDE
MAY 21: MCARTHUR: BUCKEYE DUAL SPORTERS, (585) 356-9088, KAEPPNERSWOODS.COM
DUAL SPORT RIDE
MAY 21: MCARTHUR: BUCKEYE DUAL SPORTERS, (585) 356-9088, KAEPPNERSWOODS.COM
POKER RUN
MAY 21: NORTH CANTON: ABATE OF OHIO, INC., (614) 314-3644, ABATE.COM
ROAD RUN
MAY 1: PORTSMOUTH: PORTSMOUTH MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (606) 922-0972, PORTSMOUTHMOTORCYCLECLUB.NET
ROAD RALLY
MAY 21: WESTERVILLE: OHIO 12-1 COMBAT VETERANS MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, (334) 447-1292, OHIOCVMA.ORG/FISHERHOUSE.ASPX
COMPETITION
CROSS COUNTRY
MAY 28: (Includes ATVs) MILLFIELD: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM
MOTOCROSS
MAY 7: NASHPORT: 2 DAY EVENT, BRIARCLIFF MX LLC, (740) 763-0935, BRIARCLIFFMX.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 14: TIPPECANOE: TRIALS INC, (502) 515-6514, TRIALSINC.ORG
MAY 15: TIPPECANOE: TRIALS INC, (502) 515-6514, TRIALSINC.ORG
OKLAHOMA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
MAY 8: NORMAN: OKLAHOMA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, (405) 579-2777, OKLAHOMAMOTORSPORTSCOMPLEX.COM
MAY 22: EL RENO: OKLAHOMA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, (405) 570-1736, ANGELRIDGERACEPARK.COM
OREGON
RECREATIONAL
POKER RUN - OFF-ROAD
MAY 1: (Includes ATVs) JACKSONVILLE: MOTORCYCLE RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (541) 531-9697, MOTORCYCLERIDERSASSOCIATION.ORG
ROAD ENDURO
MAY 7: TIGARD: ROSE CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (503) 706-3969, ROSE-CITY-MC.ORG
TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL
MAY 14: (Includes ATVs) BEND: OFF ROAD RIDERS FOR VETERANS, (206) 999-3426
PENNSYLVANIA
RECREATIONAL
MAY EVENTS
The AMA Beta National Dual-Sport Series features the country’s best organized dual-sport rides. Events include miles of well marked, challenging trail connected by scenic backcountry roads. The challenging, national caliber terrain is designed to bring out the best in each rider.
/AMADualSport
AmericanMotorcyclist.com Riding Dual Sport
#AMADualSport
/AMADualSport
#AMADualSport
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
PRESENTED BY
OFFICIAL BOOT
0516_AMA_Beta_Natl_Dual_Sport_Series.indd 1 3/21/16 11:32 AM
DIRTSTREETMAIN 43May 2016 4342AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 43 3/29/16 1:01 PM
DUAL SPORT-OFF ROAD
MAY 22: LAWTON: BACK MOUNTAIN ENDURO RIDERS, (570) 696-4838, BMER.ORG
POKER RUN
MAY 1: GENTLEMEN MC SPORTSMEN, (717) 284-2270, GENTLEMENMCSPORTSMEN.COM
MAY 7: GLENSIDE: MOTORCYCLISTS FOR JESUS MINISTRIES, PA CHAPTER, (215) 885-4474, MJMRIDERSFORTHESON.COM
MAY 7: RED HILL: FREEDOM RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (215) 262-0578, FREEDOMRIDERSPA.COM
MAY 14: LEBANON: PA MOTOR MAIDS, (610) 275-2634
MAY 15: LANDISVILLE: KENNETH A NEIDINGER MEMORIAL RIDE, (717) 951-7665, KENNYSMEMORIALRIDE.COM
MAY 15: PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (610) 582-3717
MAY 22: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN: SCHUYLKILL COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (570) 385-1460
MAY 30: LEBANON: LEBANON VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC., (717) 270-9797
ROAD RUN
MAY 15: HARISBURG: ARMED FORCES BROTHERHOOD, INC., (484) 331-1066
ROAD RALLY
MAY 19: BIRD IN HAND: RETREADS MOTORCYCLE CLUB - MID ATLANTIC REGION, (717) 818-5482, MIDATLANTICRETREADS.COM
MAY 20: WILLIAMSPORT: 2 DAY EVENT, CONCOURS OWNERS GROUP, (863) 646-2653, GENETTIHOTEL.COM
SCAVENGER HUNT
MAY 14: NEW HOLLAND: MASON DIXON 20-20 RIDERS CLUB, (818) 326-3783
COMPETITION
ENDURO
MAY 1: BETHLEHEM: BUSHKILL VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (610) 428-1231, RACE4AREASON.WIX.COM11RACE4AREASON
MAY 29: POTTSVILLE: READING OFF ROAD RIDERS, (844) 440-7677, RORR.ORG
HARE SCRAMBLES
MAY 14: SKIPPACK: BLUE COMET MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (610) 489-1240, BLUECOMETMC.COM
MAY 21: FRACKVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, SOUTH PENN ENDURO RIDERS, (717) 269-7922, SOUTHPENNENDURORIDERS.COM
MOTOCROSS
MAY 1: HANOVER: HAPPY RAMBLERS, (717) 554-5095, [email protected]
MAY 1: SUGAR GROVE: MAPLE SHADE MX, (814) 489-3266, MAPLESHADEMX.COM
MAY 7: HANOVER: 2 DAY EVENT, MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, (443) 669-3007, WWWMAMAMX.COM
MAY 15: BIRDSBORO: PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (610) 582-3717, PAGODAMC.ORG
MAY 21: (ATV only) MOUNT MORRIS: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, ATVMOTOCROSS.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 1: SPRING GROVE: WHITE ROSE MC, (717) 229-2621, WHITEROSE.ORG
SHORT TRACK
MAY 28: DELTA: BALTIMORE COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC., BCTRA.COM
TTS
MAY 8: (Includes ATVs) PARKERSBURG: E PA PISTON POPPERS MC INC, (484) 336-9160, PISTONPOPPERSMC.COM
SOUTH CAROLINA
RECREATIONAL
DUAL SPORT RIDE
MAY 15: CHESTER: FAMILY RIDERS MTC, (803) 385-8402, CAROLINADUALSPORTERS.COM
TENNESSEE
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
MAY 15: MURFREESBORO: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORTHEKIDS.ORG
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
MAY 21: LIVINGSTON: 2 DAY EVENT, VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM
MAY 28: BLOUNTVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
MAY 28: SEQUATCHIE: SOUTHEASTERN TRIALS RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (423) 942-8688, TRIALSTRAININGCENTER.COM
MAY 29: SEQUATCHIE: SOUTHEASTERN TRIALS RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (423) 942-8688, TRIALSTRAININGCENTER.COM
TEXAS
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
MAY 21: YANTIS: 2 DAY EVENT, JOHNSONVILLE MX FARM, (903) 217-7965
UTAH
HARE & HOUND
MAY 14: (Includes ATVs) JERICHO: 2 DAY EVENT, SAGE RIDERS MC, (435) 650-1250, SAGERIDERSMC.COM
VIRGINIA
RECREATIONAL
POKER RUN
MAY 1: RICHMOND: RICHMOND RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (804) 389-3052, HTTP://RICHMONDRIDERS.COM/2016-POKER-RUN/
COMPETITION
GRAND PRIX
MAY 1: MARTINSVILLE: VIRGINIA COMPETITION HARE SCRAMBLE SERVICES, (276) 252-6801, VCHSS.ORG
MAY 15: BRISTOL: VIRGINIA COMPETITION HARE SCRAMBLE SERVICES, (276) 669-0981, VCHSS.ORG
MAY 29: DENDRON: VIRGINIA COMPETITION HARE SCRAMBLE SERVICES, (757) 871-5736, VCHSS.ORG
WASHINGTON
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
MAY 28: WASHOUGAL: 2 DAY EVENT, WASHOUGAL MX PARK, LLC, (360) 601-5347, WASHOUGALMXPK.COM
WEST VIRGINIA
RECREATIONAL
SCAVENGER HUNT
MAY 26: MARTINSBURG: 2 DAY EVENT, MASON DIXON 20-20 RIDERS CLUB, (410) 978-6374, MASONDIXON20-20.ORG
WISCONSIN
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
MAY 7: TBA: KETTLE MORAINE SPORT RIDERS, (920) 904-0881, KETTLEMORAINESPORTRIDERS.COM
COMPETITION
HARE SCRAMBLES
MAY 1: ADAMS: MADISON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (414) 659-2684, MADISONMOTORCYCLECLUB.ORG
MOTOCROSS
MAY 8: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 790-6211, AZTALANMX.COM
MAY 15: (Includes ATVs) MARSHFIELD: MARSHFIELD T&T RIDERS, INC., (715) 384-4555, T-N-TRIDERS.COM
MAY 20: TIGERTON: FANTASY MOTO LLC, (920) 419-9286, FANTASYMOTO.COM
MAY 22: TIGERTON: FANTASY MOTO LLC, (920) 419-9286, FANTASYMOTO.COM
MAY 28: ATHELSTANE: 2 DAY EVENT, PINE RIDGE RACEWAY, LLC, (920) 434-7015, PINERIDGERACEWAY.COM
SHORT TRACK
MAY 14: (Includes ATVs) BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB, INC., (920) 319-6889, FACEBOOK/BEAVERCYCLECLUB
MAY 21: (Includes ATVs) LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (262) 754-0686, AZTALANMX.COM
TTS
MAY 15: (Includes ATVs) BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB, INC., (920) 319-6889, FACEBOOK/BEAVERCYCLECLUB
WYOMING
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
MAY 21: ROCK SPRINGS: 2 DAY EVENT, RSMX LLC., (307) 389-1477, ROCKSPRINGSMX.COM
MAY 22: CHEYENNE: LARAMIE COUNTY RIDERS ASSOCIATION INC, (307) 421-1825, LCRAMX.COM
MAY EVENTS
DIRTSTREETMAIN
44 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
4544 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 44 3/29/16 1:01 PM
AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM/RIDING
FACEBOOK.COM/AMAADVENTURERIDING
@AMA_RIDING, #AMAADV
THE BEST ROUTES, ROADS
AND TWO-TRACK, MAPPED
BY LOCAL EXPERTS.
A GREAT CHALLENGE WITH
LIKE-MINDED RIDERS. A FULL
WEEKEND’S ACTIVITIES,
WITH CAMPING, CAMPFIRES,
FOOD AND PRIZES.
AMA NATIONALAMA NATIONAL
ADVENTUREADVENTURE
RIDINGSERIES
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
PRESENTED BY
OFFICIAL BOOT
0516_AMA_NARS_Ad.indd 1 3/21/16 11:32 AM
2016 EVENTS
MOTOCROSS
FIM MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS
www.fim-live.com
Sept. 25: Maggiora, Italy
FIM JUNIOR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
www.fim-live.com
Aug. 21: Orlyonok, Russia
MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS
www.amasupercross.com
April 23: Foxboro, Mass.: Gillette Stadium
April 30: East Rutherford, N.J.: MetLife Stadium
May 7: Las Vegas, Nev.: Sam Boyd Stadium
LUCAS OIL AMA PRO MOTOCROSS
www.promotocross.com
May 21: Sacramento, Calif.: Hangtown Motocross Classic
May 28: San Bernardino, Calif.: Glen Helen National
June 4: Laktewood, Colo.: Thunder Valley National
June 18: Mount Morris, Pa.: High Point National
June 25: Blountville, Tenn.: Tennessee National
July 2: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud National
July 9: Southwick, Mass.: Southwick National
July 16: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek National
July 23: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal National
Aug. 13: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla National
Aug. 20: Mechanicsville, Md.: Budds Creek National
Aug. 27: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman National
WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL MOTOCROSS
CHAMPIONSHIP (WMX)
www.racewmx.com
May 20: Rancho Cordova, Calif.: Hangtown Classic
June 19: Mount Morris, Pa.: High Point Raceway
Aug. 28: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman Raceway
Sept. 3: Millington, Mich.: Baja Brawl
Oct. 2: Englishtown, N.J.: Kawasaki Race of Champions
Oct. 9: Mechanicsville, Md.: Budds Creek MX
Nov. 26: Alachua, Fla.: Winter Olympics
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA ATV MOTOCROSS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
PRESENTED BY CSTwww.atvmotocross.com
April 23-24: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek Raceway
May 7-8: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman Raceway
May 21-22: Mount Morris, Pa.: High Point Raceway
June 4-5: Tallassee, Ala. Monster Mountain
June 18-19: Walnut, Ill.: Sunset Ridge MX
July 2-3: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek MX Park
July 16-17: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla MX
July 30-31: Buchanan, Mich.: Redbud MX
Aug. 13-14: Hurricane Mills, Tenn.: Loretta Lynn Ranch
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA AMSOIL ARENACROSS SERIES
www.arenacross.com
April 22-24: Nampa, Idaho: Ford Idaho Center
May 6-8: Las Vegas, Nev.: Orleans Arena (Amateur National Championship)
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV/MC AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL
MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP,
PRESENTED BY AMSOIL
www.mxsports.com
Aug. 1-6: Hurricane Mills, Tenn.: Loretta Lynn Ranch
NORTHEAST AREA QUALIFIERS
April 23-24: Fredericksburg, Pa.: Sleepy Hollow MX
May 7-8: Seward, Pa.: Pleasure Valley
May 14-15: Winchester, N.H.: Winchester Speedpark
May 21-22: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla MX
NORTHEAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
June 4-5: Mount Morris, Pa.: High Point Raceway (Amateur)
June 11-12: Shippensburg, Pa.: Doublin Gap MX Park (Youth)
SOUTHEAST AREA QUALIFIERS
April 23-24: Reynolds, Ga.: Silver Dollar Raceway
April 30-May 1: Wytheville, Va.: Pro Sport Motocross
May 14-15: Dalton, Ga.: Lazy River MX
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 28-29: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek Raceway (Amateur)
June 18-19: Henderson, N.C.: North Carolina Motorsports Park (Youth)
Mid-East Area Qualifiers
April 23-24: Chillicothe, Ohio: ChilliTown MX
April 30-May 1: Bronson, Mich.: Log Road MX
May 7-8: Nashport, Ohio: Briarcliff Motocross
May 14-15: Bloomingdale, Mich.: Dutch Sport Park
May 21-22: Livingston, Tenn.: Thunder Valley MX
DIRTSTREETMAIN
May 2016 45
4544 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 45 3/29/16 1:01 PM
2016 EVENTS
$5.99 US & CAN
ridermagazine.com
FE
BR
UA
RY
2015
NEW BIKES GALORE!
AMAZING!New Rider to Record Holderin 3 Years
Adventureon California’sLost CoastRiver Run:Red Wing,Minnesota
ON THEPROWL
MOTO GUZZI’SSURPRISING NORGESport-TouringItalian Style
2015 TRIUMPHTIGER 800XRx & XCx
2015s from APRILIA, BMW, DUCATI,
KAWASAKI, MOTO GUZZI & YAMAHA
p01RR1502-COVER.indd 1
11/25/14 4:36 PM
SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR
AMA MEMBERS2 YEARS OF RIDERMAGAZINE FOR $1999
$15574 AMA MEMBERSPAY ONLY $1999*
RIDER MAGAZINE DELIVERS MOTORCYCLING AT ITS BEST WITH:
FAVORITE RIDES n PRODUCT EVALUATIONS n COMPREHENSIVE ROAD TESTS TECHNICAL GUIDANCE n LATEST GEAR n UNBIASED BUYER’S GUIDES
*Rider is published 12 times per year. Savings based on 26 issues with the newsstand price of $5.99.Offer good only in the US. For Canada, add $24 for additional postage, all other countries add $48.
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER, USE YOUR SPECIAL AMA CODE: PRR4AMA
WWW.RIDERMAGAZINE.COM/AMA OR CALL 1-800-678-2279. QUESTIONS WELCOME.
River Run:Red Wing,Minnesota
$5.99 US & CANridermagazine.comM
AR
CH
2015Adventure in
the Northeastern
Borderlands
Favorite Ride:
South Carolina’s
National Heritage Corridor
SUPERSPORT
TOURINGCHAMP
2015Kawasaki
Concours
14 ABS
DUCATI’SULTRA-COOL
SCRAMBLER
RETROROTARY
SHOWDOWN
Hercules W2000 vs. Suzuki RE-5
DUCATI’SFIRST RIDE! ALL-NEW BMW R 1200 R
p01RR1503Cover.indd 1
12/23/14 9:51 AM
2015 EVENTS CALENDAR Ducati & Triumph Scramblers Head-to-Head
VIVAITALIA!
Thumbs-Up in Door County, WisconsinColoradoRockies &Million Dollar Highway
FIRST RIDES!APRILIA Caponord RallySUZUKI GSX-S750STAR Bolt C-Spec
Ducati’s160-HPMultistrada 1200 DVT
THE BEST RIDE ON
HIGHWAY 1AMAZONAS 1600Worst Motorcycle Ever?
$5.99 US & CAN
ridermagazine.com
JUN
E 2
015
p001-RR1506-Cover2.indd 1
3/27/15 9:50 AM
JOIN THE ADVENTURE. Rider magazine enhances your membership with an offer that’s 87% OFF newsstand rates. Rider takes you on favorite rides from California coastlines to quaint New England villages. And their unbiased editors give you information you can rely on when it comes to buying, maintaining and equipping your bike.
PLUS
2 FREE
ISSUES!
0281
5C
Rider_AMA_Ad.indd 1 9/28/15 9:33 AM
Mid-East Regional Championships
June 4-5: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud MX (Youth)
June 25-26: Millington, Mich.: Baja Acres (Amateur)
North Central Area Qualifi ers
April 23-24: Walnut, Ill.: Sunset Ridge MX
April 30-May 1: Maize, Kan.: Bar 2 Bar MX Park
May 14-15: Little Falls, Minn.: Little Falls Raceway
May 21-22: Mount Carroll, Ill.: McMotopark
May 28-29: Athelstane, Wis.: Pine Ridge Raceway
North Central Regional Championships
June 11-12: Byron, Ill.: Byron Motorsports Park (Amateur)
June 18-19: Tigerton, Wis.: Motozone (Youth)
South Central Area Qualifi ers
April 23-24: Wortham, Texas: Freestone Raceway
April 30-May 1: Amarillo, Texas: Bowers MX
May 21-22: Yantis, Texas: Johnsonville MX Farm
May 29-30: Brush, Colo.: Sweney Cycle Park (Sunday / Monday races)
South Central Regional Championships
June 11-12: Lakewood, Colo.: Thunder Valley Motocross Park (Amateur)
June 25-26: Alvord, Texas: Oak Hill Raceway (Youth)
Northwest Area Qualifi ers
May 7-8: Junction City, Ore.: Eugene MX Park
May 14: Billings, Mont.: Billings MX (Saturday only)
Northwest Regional Championship
May 28-29: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal MX Park (Youth/Amateur)
Mid-West Area Qualifi ers
April 16-17: California City, Calif.: Cal City MX Park
UPDATED: April 30-May 1: Turlock, Calif.: Incase Amp
May 14-15: Hollister, Calif.: Hollister Hills SVRA
May 21-22: Rocksprings, Wyo.: Rock Springs MX
Mid-West Regional Championship
June 4-5: Rancho Cordova, Calif.: Prairie City OHV (Youth/Amateur)
Southwest Regional Championship
June 11-12: Pala, Calif.: Pala Raceway (Youth/Amateur)
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA VINTAGE MOTOCROSS GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
www.americanmotorcyclist.com
July 9-10: Lexington, Ohio: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Featured Series
KING OF THE WEST SERIESwww.2xpromotions.com
April 24: Snelling, Calif.: Oatfi eld Raceway
April 30-May 1: Lake Elsinore, Calif.: Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park
DIRT TRACKAMA PRO FLAT TRACKwww.amaproracing.com
May 14: Phoenix, Ariz.: Turf Paradise
May 21: Sacramento, Calif.: California Expo Fair
May 29: Springfi eld, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds
June 18: Oklahoma City, Okla.: Remington Park
June 25: Lima, Ohio: Allen County Fairgrounds
July 30: Charlotte, N.C.: Charlotte Motor Speedway
Aug. 9: Rapid City, S.D.: Black Hills Speedway
Aug. 14: Peoria, Ill.: Peoria Motorcycle Club
Aug. 20: TBA
Sept. 4: Springfi eld, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds
Sept. 17: TBA
Oct. TBA: TBA2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA DIRT TRACK GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
www.amaracing.com
July 1-6: Du Quoin, Ill.2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA VINTAGE DIRT TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
SERIESwww.amaracing.com
April 30: Henry, Ill. (Half Mile)
May 1: Henry, Ill. (Half Mile)
June 17: Harpursville, N.Y. (Short Track)
June 18: Harpursville, N.Y. (Short Track)
July 2: Oshkosh, Wis.: Oshkosh Speedzone (3/8 Mile)
July 3: Oshkosh, Wis.: Oshkosh Speedzone (3/8 Mile)
July 9: Ashland, Ohio: Ashland County Fairgrounds (Half Mile)
Aug. 12: Indianapolis, Ind.: Marion County Fairgrounds (Short Track)
Aug. 13: Indianapolis, Ind.: Marion County Fairgrounds (Short Track)
Aug. 28: Jerseyville, Ill.: (Half Mile)
Sept. 24: Cuddebackville, N.Y.: Oakland Valley Race Park (Short Track)
Sept. 25: Cuddebackville, N.Y.: Oakland Valley Race Park (Short Track)
Featured Series
AMA ALL-STAR NATIONAL FLAT TRACK SERIES
www.stevenaceracing.com
May 22: Peoria, Ill.: Peoria Speedway (Short Track)
May 23: Springfi eld, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds (TT)
June 13: Bucyrus, Ohio: Crawford County Fairgrounds (Half Mile)
July 4: Frederick, Md.: Frederick Fairgrounds (Half Mile)
July 25: Ashland, Ohio: Ashland County Fairgrounds (Half Mile)
Aug. 5: Sturgis, S.D.: Sturgis Fairgrounds (Half Mile)
Aug. 14: Lewistown, Ill.: Spoon River Speedway (Short Track)
Sept. 5: Springfi eld, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds (Short Track)
Sept. 26: York, Pa.: York Expo Center (Half Mile)
ROAD RACE
FIM SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
www.worldsbk.com
July 8-10: Monterey, Calif.: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
MOTOAMERICA ROAD RACING SERIES
www.motoamerica.com
April 29-May 1: Millville, N.J.: New Jersey Motorsports Park
May 13-15: Alton, Va.: Virginia International Raceway
June 3-5: Elkhart Lake, Wis.: Road America
June 10-12: Birmingham, Ala.: Barber Motorsports Park
June 23-25: Tooele, Utah: Utah Motorsports Park
July 8-10: Monterey, Calif.: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Sept. 9-11: Millville, N.J.: New Jersey Motorsports Park
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA ROAD RACE GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
www.asraracing.com
July 1-3: Plymouth, Wis.: Road America
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA VINTAGE ROAD RACE GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
www.americanmotorcyclist.com
July 9-10: Lexington, Ohio: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Featured Series
AMERICAN SPORTBIKE RACING ASSOCIATION
(SPRINT SERIES)www.asraracing.com
DIRTSTREETMAIN 47
46 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
4746 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 46 3/29/16 1:01 PM
May 28-30: Summit Point, W. Va.: Summit Point Circuit
June 11-12: Alton, Va.: Virginia International Raceway
July 1-3: Elkhart Lake, Wis.: Road America
Aug. 13-14: Joliet, Ill.: Autobahn Country Club
Sept. 24-25: South Beloit, Ill.: Blackhawk Farms Raceway
Oct.14-16: Daytona Beach, Fla.: Daytona International Speedway
Featured Series
AMERICAN SPORTBIKE RACING ASSOCIATION
(TEAM CHALLENGE)www.asraracing.com
May 21: South Beloit, Ill.: Blackhawk Farms Raceway
June 16-19: Loudon, N.H.: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
July 1: Elkhart Lake, Wis.: Road America
July 17: Millville, N.J.: New Jersey Motorsports Park
Aug. 21: Summit Point, W. Va.: Summit Point Circuit
Sept. 18: Alton, Va.: Virginia International Raceway
Oct. 15: Daytona Beach, Fla.: Daytona International Speedway
Featured Series
AMERICAN SPORTBIKE RACING ASSOCIATION
(USGPRU SERIES)www.asraracing.com
May 28-30: Summit Point, W. Va.: Summit Point Circuit
June 11-12: Alton, Va.: Virginia International Raceway
July 1-3: Elkhart Lake, Wis: Road America
Aug. 13-14: Joliet, Ill.: Autobahn Country Club
Aug. 27-28: Bloomingdale, Ga.: Roebling Road Raceway
Sept. 24-25: South Beloit, Ill.: Blackhawk Farms Raceway
OFF-ROAD
FIM INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO
www.fi m-live.com
Oct. 11-16: Circuito de Navarra, Spain
AMA INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO QUALIFIERS
www.americanmotorcyclist.com
April 23-24: Romney, W. Va.: Full Gas Sprint Enduro
June 4-5: Idaho City, Idaho: Boise Ridge Riders
FIM TRIALS DES NATIONSwww.fi m-live.com
Sept. 10-11: Isola 2000, France
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMSOIL GRAND NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY SERIES PRESENTED BY MAXXIS
www.gnccracing.com
April 30-May 1: Society Hills, S.C.: Moree’s Hunting Preserve
May 14-15: Springville, Ind.: Lawrence Co. Recreational Park
May 28-29: Millfi eld, Ohio: Sunday Creek Raceway
June 11-12: Odessa, N.Y.: Seneca Highland
June 25-26: Snowshoe, W. Va.: Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Sept. 10-11: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla MX
Sept. 24-25: Masontown, W. Va.: Marvin’s Mountain Top
Oct. 1-2: St. Clairsville, Ohio: Powerline Park
Oct. 29-30: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman Raceway
2016 EVENTS
$5.99 US & CAN
ridermagazine.com
FE
BR
UA
RY
2015
NEW BIKES GALORE!
AMAZING!New Rider to Record Holderin 3 Years
Adventureon California’sLost CoastRiver Run:Red Wing,Minnesota
ON THEPROWL
MOTO GUZZI’SSURPRISING NORGESport-TouringItalian Style
2015 TRIUMPHTIGER 800XRx & XCx
2015s from APRILIA, BMW, DUCATI,
KAWASAKI, MOTO GUZZI & YAMAHA
p01RR1502-COVER.indd 1
11/25/14 4:36 PM
SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR
AMA MEMBERS2 YEARS OF RIDERMAGAZINE FOR $1999
$15574 AMA MEMBERSPAY ONLY $1999*
RIDER MAGAZINE DELIVERS MOTORCYCLING AT ITS BEST WITH:
FAVORITE RIDES n PRODUCT EVALUATIONS n COMPREHENSIVE ROAD TESTS TECHNICAL GUIDANCE n LATEST GEAR n UNBIASED BUYER’S GUIDES
*Rider is published 12 times per year. Savings based on 26 issues with the newsstand price of $5.99.Offer good only in the US. For Canada, add $24 for additional postage, all other countries add $48.
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER, USE YOUR SPECIAL AMA CODE: PRR4AMA
WWW.RIDERMAGAZINE.COM/AMA OR CALL 1-800-678-2279. QUESTIONS WELCOME.
AMAZING!
Adventureon California’sLost CoastRiver Run:Red Wing,Minnesota
$5.99 US & CANridermagazine.com
MA
RC
H 2
015Adventure in
the Northeastern
Borderlands
Favorite Ride:
South Carolina’s
National Heritage Corridor
SUPERSPORT
TOURINGCHAMP
2015Kawasaki
Concours
14 ABS
DUCATI’SULTRA-COOL
SCRAMBLER
RETROROTARY
SHOWDOWN
Hercules W2000 vs. Suzuki RE-5
FIRST RIDE! ALL-NEW BMW R 1200 R
p01RR1503Cover.indd 1
12/23/14 9:51 AM
FAVORITE RIDESTECHNICAL GUIDANCE
OR CALL $5.99 US & CANridermagazine.com
MA
RC
H 2
015
DUCATI’SULTRA-COOL
SCRAMBLER
RETROROTARY
SHOWDOWN
Hercules W2000 vs. Suzuki RE-5
2015 EVENTS CALENDAR Ducati & Triumph Scramblers Head-to-Head
VIVAITALIA!
Thumbs-Up in Door County, WisconsinColoradoRockies &Million Dollar Highway
FIRST RIDES!APRILIA Caponord RallySUZUKI GSX-S750STAR Bolt C-Spec
Ducati’s160-HPMultistrada 1200 DVT
THE BEST RIDE ON
HIGHWAY 1AMAZONAS 1600Worst Motorcycle Ever?
$5.99 US & CAN
ridermagazine.com
JUN
E 2
015
p001-RR1506-Cover2.indd 1
3/27/15 9:50 AM
JOIN THE ADVENTURE. Rider magazine enhances your membership with an offer that’s 87% OFF newsstand rates. Rider takes you on favorite rides from California coastlines to quaint New England villages. And their unbiased editors give you information you can rely on when it comes to buying, maintaining and equipping your bike.
AMA MEMBERSRIDER
$1999
$15574 AMA MEMBERSPAY ONLY $1999*
RIDER MAGAZINE DELIVERS MOTORCYCLING AT ITS BEST WITH:
FAVORITE RIDES n PRODUCT EVALUATIONS n COMPREHENSIVE ROAD TESTS TECHNICAL GUIDANCE n LATEST GEAR n UNBIASED BUYER’S GUIDES
magazine enhances your membership newsstand rates. Rider takes you on Rider takes you on Rider
favorite rides from California coastlines to quaint New England villages. And their unbiased editors give you information you can rely on when it comes to buying, maintaining and equipping your bike.
PLUS
2 FREE
ISSUES!02
815C
Rider_AMA_Ad.indd 1 9/28/15 9:33 AM
DIRTSTREETMAIN 47May 2016 4746AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 47 3/29/16 1:00 PM
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
KENDA AMA NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP SERIESwww.nationalenduro.com
May 22: Greensboro, Ga.: Cherokee Cycle Club
June 19: Huntersville, Minn.: River Valley Enduro Riders
July 24: Cross Fork, Pa.: Brandywine Enduro Riders
Aug. 28: Chandlersville, Ohio: Ohio Woods Riders
Sept. 18: Park Hills, Mo.: Missouri Mudders
Oct. 23: Skiatook, Okla.: Oklahoma Trail Riders
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA ENDUROCROSS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
www.endurocross.com
Aug. 27: Atlanta, Ga.
Sept. 3: Sioux Falls, S.D.
Sept. 10: Salt Lake City, Utah
Sept. 24: Phoenix, Arix.
Oct. 1: Denver, Colo.
Oct. 22: Everett, Wash.
Nov. 5: Boise, Idaho
Nov. 19: Ontario, Calif.2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
KENDA SRT AMA HARE AND HOUND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
www.nationalhareandhound.com
May 14 (ATV/Youth) | 15 (Amateur): Delta, Utah: Sage Riders Motorcycle Club
UPDATED: June 11: Plymouth, Utah: Big Nasty LLC
Aug. 27 (Amateur/Youth) No ATVs: Panaca, Nev.: Silver State Trailblazers
UPDATED: Sept. 17: Red Mountain, Calif: JackRabbits MC
Sept. 24 (No ATVs): Yerington, Nev.: Get-Xtr-Eme
Oct. 22 (Youth) | 23 (Amateur): Lucerne Valley, Calif: 100’s MC
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AIReS AMA/NATC MOTOTRIALS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
SERIESwww.mototrials.com
May 21-22: Ocala, Fla.: Florida Trials Association
May 28-29: Sequatchie, Tenn.: Southeastern Trials Riders Association
June 18-19: Tillamook, Ore.: Columbia Observed Trials Association
June 25-26: Canon City, Colo.: Rocky Mountain Trials Association
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA VINTAGE HARE SCRAMBLE GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
www.americanmotorcyclist.com
July 8: Lexington, Ohio: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA VINTAGE TRIALS GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
www.americanmotorcyclist.com
July 10: Lexington, Ohio: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
TENNESSEE KNOCKOUT EXTREME ENDURO
www.tennesseeknockoutenduro.com
Aug. 20-21: Sequatchie, Tenn.: Trials Training Center
Regional Series
AMA/NATC YOUTH MOTOTRIALS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
www.mototrials.com
June 22-24: Canon City, Colo.: Rocky Mountain Trials Association (West)
June 30-July 2: Sequatchie, Tenn.: Southeastern Trials Riders Association (East)
Regional Series
AMA EAST HARE SCRAMBLE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
SERIESwww.americanmotorcyclist.com
May 7 (Youth Bikes/Youth ATV) | May 8 (Amateur Bikes/Amateur ATV): Clifford, Pa.: District 6 Sports Association
July 16 (Youth Bikes) | July 17 (Amateur Bikes): Mahanoy City, Pa.: Valley Forge Trail Riders
July 30 (Youth Bikes) | July 31 (Amateur Bikes): Catawissa, Pa.: High Mountain Dirt Riders
Aug. 28 (Bikes/ATV): Speedsville, N.Y.: Cross Country Customs
Oct. 9 (Youth Bikes/Amateur Bikes): Rural Retreat, Va.: Rattlesnake Riders
Regional Series
KENDA SRT AMA WEST HARE SCRAMBLE REGIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIESwww.westharescramble.com
UPDATED: May 21 (Amateur/Youth): Panaca, Nev.: Silver State Trailblazers
Updated: Sept. 3 (Bikes/ATV/Youth): Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Vikings Motorcycle Club
Sept. 3 (ATV/Youth/Amateur): Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Vikings Motorcycle Club
UPDATED: Oct. 1 (ATV/Youth) | 2 (Amateur): Plaster City, Calif.: RoadRunners Motorcycle Club
UPDATED: Nov. 5 (Youth/Amateur): Longdale, Nev.: Darkside Motorcycle Club
Regional Series
KENDA FULL GAS SPRINT ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP
SERIESwww.sprintenduro.com
April 23-24: Romney, W. Va.: ISDE Qualifi er
June 4-5: Altamont, Tenn.
July 9-10: Connelly Springs, N.C.
July 30-31: Brazil, Ind.
Aug. 13-14: Young Harris, Ga.
Nov. 12-13: Union, S.C.
Regional Series
AMA DISTRICT 37 BIG 6 GRAND PRIX SERIES
www.big6racing.com
April 30-May 1: State Line/Primm NV: Primm Casino Resort
Oct. 1-2: Ridgecrest, Calif.: Desert Empire Fairgrounds
Nov. 5-6: Gorman, Calif.: Quail Canyon MX
Dec. 3-4: TBA
Regional Series
KENDA SRT AMA WEST ATV CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
www.americanmotorcyclist.com
April 23: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Vikings M/C
May 14: Delta, Utah: Sage Riders MC
Sept. 17: Red Mountain, Calif.: NHHA
Oct. 1: Ocatillo Wells, Calif.: RoadRunners M/C
Oct. 22: Lucerne Valley, Calif: 100’s MC
Featured Series
APPALACHIAN CHAMPIONSHIP ENDURO SERIES
www.aces-races.com
June 5: Wellston, Ohio: Appalachian Dirt Riders
UPDATED: June 19: New Straitsville, Ohio: New Straitsville Enduro Riders
July 17: McArthur, Ohio: Enduro Riders Association
Aug. 7: Three Springs, Pa.: Green Marble Enduro Riders
Aug. 14: Logan, Ohio: Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club
Aug. 28: Chandlersville, Ohio: Ohio Woods Riders (In conjunction with National Enduro)
Sept. 4: Athens, Ohio: Athens Motorcycle Club
Sept. 18: Bergholz, Ohio: Ohio Valley Trail Riders
Oct. 9: Matthews, Ind.: Muddobbers Motorcycle Club
Nov. 13: Treaty City, Ohio: Treaty City Motorcycle Club
Featured Series
CROSSROADS RACING SERIESwww.crossroadsracingseries.com
UPDATED: April 23: Odon, Ind.: Parsons MX Compound
UPDATED: June 4-5: Bedford, Ky.: Saddleback East
UPDATED: June 11-12: Springville, Ind.: Lawrence County Recreational Park
UPDATED: July 2-3: Staunton, Ind.: Staunton MX Park
UPDATED: July 23-24: Casey, Ill.: Lincoln Trail Motorsports
UPDATED: Aug. 13-14: Bedford, Ind.: Stone City Ranch
UPDATED: Sept. 3-4: Casey, Ill.: Lincoln Trail Motorsports
UPDATED: Oct. 22-23: Staunton, Ind.: Staunton MX Park
Featured Series
EAST COAST ENDURO ASSOCIATION (ENDUROS)
www.ecea.org
2016 EVENTS
Ro
adR
UN
NE
R
2016 Ducati Multistrada Enduro • FREE Tankbag Maps Inside
www.roadrunner.travel
FEB ’16
2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON LINEUP
2016 BMW R 1200 RS
Western Arkansas
EXPLORING THE
OZARKS
BAJA CALIFORNIA
REVIEWS:
Wytheville, VA Shamrock Tour®
THE CLAW OF THE
DRAGON
OFF-ROAD CAMPING
ADVENTURESoutheast Oregon
touring articles | complete travel info | tankbag maps | GPS files | motorcycle and product tests
Get your discount at www.roadrunner.travel/ama or call (866) 343-7623
1 Year Subscription ONLY $20SAVE 58% off the retail price
AMA Member Special Offer
Inspiration for Your Next Motorcycle Touring Adventure!
*Offer valid for new subscriptions only.
DIRTSTREETMAIN 49
48 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
4948 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 48 3/29/16 1:00 PM
May 1: Delaware City, Del.: Delaware Enduro Riders
May 29: Heckscherville, Pa.: Reading Off-Road Riders
June 12: Deposit, N.Y.: Ridge Riders Motorcycle Club
June 26: Blain, Pa.: Susquehanna Off Road Riders
July 10: Gillett, Pa.: Southern Tier Enduro Riders
July 24: Cross Fork, Pa.: Brandywine Enduro Riders
Aug. 7: Three Springs, Pa.: Green Marble Enduro Riders
Aug. 14: Berkshire, N.Y.: Ithaca Dirt Riders
Aug. 28: Mauricetown, N.J.: Competition Dirt Riders
Sept. 11: Shippensburg, Pa.: South Penn Enduro Riders
Sept. 25: Mahanoy City, Pa.: High Mountain Dirt Riders / Valley Forge Trail Riders
Oct. 16: Warren Grove, N.J.: Motorcycle Competition Inc.
Oct. 30: New Lisbon, N.J.: Ocean City Competition Riders
Nov. 20: New Lisbon, N.J.: Central Jersey Competition Riders
Featured Series
EAST COAST ENDURO ASSOCIATION (HARE
SCRAMBLES)www.ecea.org
April 23-24: Millville, N.J.: Competition Dirt Riders
May 14-15: Sahara Sands, N.J.: Motorcycle Competition Inc.
May 22-23: Berwick, Pa.: South Penn Enduro Riders
June 4-5: Three Springs, Pa.: Rocket Raceway
June 18-19: Tamaqua, Pa.: Reading Off Road Riders
July 16-17: Mahoney City, Pa.: Valley Forge Trail Riders
July 30-31: Catawissa, Pa.: High Mountain Dirt Riders
Aug. 20-21: Clifford, Pa.: Meteor Motorcycle Club
Sept. 17-18: Mount Cobb, Pa.: Ridge Riders Motorcycle Club
Oct. 1-2: Wellsboro, Pa.: Southern Tier Enduro Riders
Oct. 22-23: Sahara Sands, N.J.: Pine Barrons Enduro Riders
Nov. 12-13: New Castle, Del.: Delaware Enduro Riders
Featured Series
IOWA ATV HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES
www.iatvhss.com
April 30-May 1: Centerville, Iowa
May 28-29: Mount Pleasant, Iowa
June 18-19: Kahoka, Mo.
July 9-10: St. Charles, Iowa
July 30-31: Thurman, Iowa
Sept. 18-19: Beaconsfi eld, Iowa
Oct. 8-9: Carlisle, Iowa
Aug. 19-20: Carlisle, Iowa: Heartland Challenge
Featured Series
MOTORCYCLE RACING ASSOCIATION
OF NEVADA (DESERT SERIES)www.mranracing.org
April 30: Caliente, Nev.: Groundshakers
May 21: Panaca, Nev.: Silver State Trailblazers
July 30: Ely, Nev.: Coyotes
Aug. 27: Caliente, Nev.: Silver State Trailblazers
Sept. 17: Pioche, Nev.: Bushwackers
Nov. 5: Logandale, Nev.: Darkside
Featured Series
MOTORCYCLE RACING ASSOCIATION
OF NEVADA (GRAND PRIX SERIES)
www.mranracing.org
Sept. 3: Cedar City, Utah: Jackrabbits
Oct. 8: Mesquite, Nev.: Wildbunch
Oct. 22: Mesquite, Nev.: Gamblers
Featured Series
2016 EVENTSR
oadR
UN
NE
R
2016 Ducati Multistrada Enduro • FREE Tankbag Maps Inside
www.roadrunner.travel
FEB ’16
2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON LINEUP
2016 BMW R 1200 RS
Western Arkansas
EXPLORING THE
OZARKS
BAJA CALIFORNIA
REVIEWS:
Wytheville, VA Shamrock Tour®
THE CLAW OF THE
DRAGON
OFF-ROAD CAMPING
ADVENTURESoutheast Oregon
touring articles | complete travel info | tankbag maps | GPS files | motorcycle and product tests
Get your discount at www.roadrunner.travel/ama or call (866) 343-7623
1 Year Subscription ONLY $20SAVE 58% off the retail price
AMA Member Special Offer
Inspiration for Your Next Motorcycle Touring Adventure!
*Offer valid for new subscriptions only.
DIRTSTREETMAIN 49May 2016 4948AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 49 3/29/16 1:00 PM
MOTORCYCLE RACING ASSOCIATION
OF NEVADA (NIGHT TEAM RACE SERIES)
www.mranracing.org
June 4: Jean, Nev.: Wild Bunch
June 25: Jean, Nev.: MRAN
July 9: Jean, Nev: MRAN
July 22-23: Searchlight, Nev: Bushwackers
Featured Series
TRIALS INC.www.trialsinc.org
April 23-24: Southington, Ohio: Cleveland
May 14-15: Tippecanoe, Ohio: Tippecanoe
June 4-5: Sidell, Ill.: Illinois
June 18-19: Toronto, Ohio: Toronto (19th is Vintage Cup Series Round)
July 23-24: Canfi eld, Ohio: Canfi eld
Aug. 20-21: Little Hocking, Ohio: Wildwood
Sept. 3-4: Newark, Ohio: Newark (4th is Vintage Cup Series Round)
Sept. 17-18: Columbus, Ind.: Stoney (18th is Vintage Cup Series Round)
Oct. 1-2: Bedford, Ky.: Saddleback (2nd is Vintage Cup Series Round)
Oct. 15-16: Taylorsville, Ky.: Vintage Cup Finals
Featured Series
VIRGINIA CHAMPIONSHIP HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES
www.vchss.org
May 1: Martinsville, Va.: Blue Ridge 1
May 15: Bristol, Va.: Harleywood
May 29: Dendron, Va.: Reddy Hole
June 12: Spring Grove, Va.: TDR, Eastover
June 26: Rural Retreat, Va.: Hillbilly
Aug. 7: Martinsville, Va.: Blue Ridge 2
Aug. 21: Penhook, Va.: Sandy Bottom
Sept. 4: Rural Retreat, Va.: Coyote Run
Sept. 11: Spring Grove, Va.: Peninsula
Sept. 25: Rural Retreat, Va.: Iron Mountain
Oct. 9: Rural Retreat, Va.: Rattlesnake
Oct. 30: Spring Grove, Va.: Pipsico
Featured Series
WESTERN CHECKPOINT ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP
www.westchec.org
May 1: Georgetown, Calif.: CERA - D36
June 23-24: South Fork, Colo.: SFPR - RMEC
Sept. 20: Campwood, Ariz.: ATR - AMRA
Oct. 15: Chimney Rock, Utah: Sageriders MC - USRA
Oct. 30: Elkins Flat, Calif.: Polka Dots MC - D36
Nov. 5: Upperlake, Calif.: Hayward MC - D36
Nov. 13: Stoneyford, Calif.: Valley Climbers MC - D36
Featured Series
WESTERN NEW YORK OFFROAD ASSOCIATIONwww.wnyoa.net
April 24: Newfi eld, N.Y.: Dream Riders
May 8: Odessa, N.Y.: Tompkins Trail Riders / Seneca Highland
May 22: Newark Valley, N.Y.: Valley View Dirt Riders
May 29: Richford, N.Y.: Broome-Tioga Sports Center
June 12: Odessa, N.Y.: GNCC at Tomahawk
June 19: Colesville, N.Y.: Full Action Cycles
June 26: South Edmeston, N.Y.: Thunder Ridge
July 10: Newark Valley, N.Y.: Conover Racing
July 24: Homer, N.Y.: Knobby Acres
Aug. 7: TBD: Scooters
Aug. 14: Newark Valley, N.Y.: Victory Mountain Dirt Riders
Aug. 28: Speedville, N.Y.: Cross Country Customs
Sept. 10-11: New Berlin, N.Y.: GNCC at Unadilla
Sept. 18: Moravia, N.Y.: Twisted Fence at Sand Hill
Oct. 9: Hapursville, N.Y.: The Finale
SPECIALTY2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA LAND SPEED GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP / BONNEVILLE MOTORCYCLE SPEED TRIALSwww.bonnevillespeedtrials.com
Aug. 27-Sept. 1: Wendover, Utah: Bonneville Salt Flats (AMA national records and FIM world records)
2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
National Championship 2016 NATIONALCHAMPION
AMA HILLCLIMB GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
www.americanmotorcyclist.com
July 29-31: Neoga, Ill.
Featured Event
MIKE COOK’S BONNEVILLE SHOOTOUT
www.landspeedevents.com
Sept. 15-20: Wendover, Utah: Bonneville Salt Flats
RECREATION
AMA YAMAHA SUPER TÉNÉRÉ ADVENTURE RIDING SERIESwww.americanmotorcyclist.com
June 4-5: Odell, Ore.: Northwest Tour & Trail - Black Dog Adventure Ride
June 4-5: Bixby, Mo.: Midwest Trail Riders Association - Show Me 200 Adventure Ride
June 4-5: Lock Haven, Pa.: Durty Dabbers Motorcycle Club - Durty Dabbers Adventure Ride
June 11-12: Wabeno, Wis.: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Inc. - 2016 Ride for Research
June 27-July 1: Colorado Springs, Colo.: Exit Tours M/C - Pikes Peak Region Adventure Tour
Aug. 20-21: Tillamook, Ore: Northwest Tour & Trail - Rat Dog Adventure Ride
Sept. 10-11: Pineola, N.C.: Appalachian Trail Riders - Blue Ridge National Adventure Ride
Sept. 17-18: Logan, Ohio: Buckeye Dual Sporters - Buckeye Dual Sporters
Sept. 24-25: Wabeno, Wis.: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Inc. - Big Woods 200
Sept. 24-25: Boyce, La.: Acadiana Dirt Riders - Acadiana Adventure 400
Oct. 22-23: Prescott Valley, Ariz.: Arizona Trail Riders - Howlin’ at the Moon
Nov. 25-26: Palmdale, Calif.: District 37 Dual Sport - L.A. - Barstow to Vegas
BETA AMA NATIONAL DUAL SPORT SERIES
www.americanmotorcyclist.com
June 4-5: Bixby, Mo.: Midwest Trail Riders Association - Show Me 200 Dual Sport Ride
June 4-5: Odell, Ore.: Northwest Tour & Trail - Black Dog Adventure Ride
June 4-5: Lock Haven, Pa.: Durty Dabbers Motorcycle Club - Durty Dabbers
June 11-12: Wabeno, Wis.: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Inc. - 2016 Ride for Research
Aug. 12-14: Salida, Colo.: Exit Tours M/C - Colorado 2-Day
Aug. 13-14: Columbus, Ind.: Stoney Lonesome M/C - Buffalo 500
Aug. 20-21: Tillamook, Ore: Northwest Tour & Trail - Rat Dog Dual Sport Ride
Sept. 10-11: McArthur, Ohio: Enduro Riders Association - Baby Burr National Dual Sport
Sept. 10-11: Golden Pond, Ky.: KT Riders - Land Between Lakes 200
Sept. 17-18: Logan, Ohio: Buckeye Dual Sporters - Nut Cracker 200
Sept. 24-25: Buck Meadows, Calif.: Family Off-Road Adventures - Yosemite Dual Sport Adventure
2016 EVENTS
• 2016 Yamaha Super Ténéré
• 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000 ABS
• 4 – TomTom Rider 400 GPS Units (1 per quarter)
• 1 – Cardo Systems/Scala Rider Packtalk Duo
• 1 – Shark Kage Ramp
• 12 – Guardian Weatherall Plus motorcycle covers
Don’t let your membership lapse!
AmericanMotorcyclist.com
(800) AMA-JOIN
Members who join or renew their AMA membership from
Jan. 1, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2016, are automatically entered
to win one of these awesome motorcycling prizes!
JOIN
TH E A M A T O DAY
W
H E R E R I D E R S BE L O
NG
No purchase necessary. For complete rules, terms and conditions
visit http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Membership/RenewSweeps_Rules.aspx.
Quarterly Drawings!
Monthly Drawings!
2016 AMA
MEMBER SWEEPSTAKESMEMBER SWEEPSTAKES
DIRTSTREETMAIN 51
50 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
5150 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 50 3/29/16 1:00 PM
• 2016 Yamaha Super Ténéré
• 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000 ABS
• 4 – TomTom Rider 400 GPS Units (1 per quarter)
• 1 – Cardo Systems/Scala Rider Packtalk Duo
• 1 – Shark Kage Ramp
• 12 – Guardian Weatherall Plus motorcycle covers
Don’t let your membership lapse!
AmericanMotorcyclist.com
(800) AMA-JOIN
Members who join or renew their AMA membership from
Jan. 1, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2016, are automatically entered
to win one of these awesome motorcycling prizes!
JOIN
TH E A M A T O DAY
W
H E R E R I D E R S BE L O
NG
No purchase necessary. For complete rules, terms and conditions
visit http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Membership/RenewSweeps_Rules.aspx.
Quarterly Drawings!
Monthly Drawings!
2016 AMA
MEMBER SWEEPSTAKESMEMBER SWEEPSTAKES
DIRTSTREETMAIN 51May 2016 5150AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 51 3/29/16 1:00 PM
Sept. 24-25: Wabeno, Wis.: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Inc. - Big Woods 200
Oct. 1-2: Mount Solon, Va.: Washington Area Trail Riders - Shenandoah 500
Oct. 22-23: Prescott Valley, Ariz.: Arizona Trail Riders - Howlin’ at the Moon
Nov. 25-26: Palmdale, Calif.: District 37 Dual Sport - L.A. - Barstow to Vegas
Nov. 5-6: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: Tri-County Sportsmen M/C - Hammer Run
Nov. 12-13: Oracle, Ariz.: Trail Riders Of Southern Arizona - There Will Be Dust
AMA NATIONAL GRAND TOURSwww.americanmotorcyclist.com
Jan. 1-Dec. 31: Southern California Motorcycle Association 15 Best Roads: sc-ma.com, [email protected], (602) 705-4902
Jan. 1-Dec. 31: Southern California Motorcycle Association USA Four Corners Tour: sc-ma.com, [email protected], (602) 705-4902
July 3-24: Sister’s Centennial Motorcycle Ride: SistersMotorcycleRide.com, [email protected], (562) 395-3830
Sept. 2-6: Southern California Motorcycle Association Three Flags Classic: sc-ma.com, [email protected], (602) 705-4902
AMA NATIONAL GYPSY TOURwww.americanmotorcyclist.com
Thunder in the Valley (FIM North America Rally)June 23-26: Johnstown, Pa.: JohnstownThunder.com, [email protected], (800) 237-8590
AMA PREMIER POKER RUNwww.americanmotorcyclist.com
Corn Roast Poker RunAug. 20: Mansfi eld, Ohio: Mansfi eldMotorcycleClub.com, [email protected], (419) 526-5964
AMA SIGNATURE EVENTSwww.americanmotorcyclist.com
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation - Ride for Kids (events nationwide): RideForKids.org
AMA NATIONAL ROAD RIDING CONVENTION
www.americade.com
June 7-11: Lake George, N.Y.: Americade. Americade attracts thousands of riders and is a laid-back, road-riding touring destination with a family friendly atmosphere.
HALL OF FAME EXHIBITS AND EVENTS
AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME
www.motorcyclemuseum.org
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Main Hall: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame: The main fl oor of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame celebrates Hall of Fame inductees, the heroes of the track, road, trails and halls of government who have elevated the sport to new heights. Now featuring the 2015 inductees.
Founder’s Hall: Honoring the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s generous contributors.
The Birth of a Hurricane: How AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Craig Vetter reimagined BSA for an American market.
Sam Swope: Philanthropist, Motorcyclist: Motorcycles that represent the generous, charitable giving of Sam Swope.
Motorcycle Toys and Collectibles Exhibit: A collection of more than 1,000 motorcycle-inspired toys.
AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS
www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com
July 8-10: Lexington, Ohio: Demo. bikes from manufacturers, visit the swap meet, watch or compete in vintage racing, meet AMA Hall of Famers, attend seminars and more.
AMA TrademarksThe following represents active, registered trademarks, trademarks and service marks of American Motorcyclist Association, Inc. (AMA). Usage of any AMA trademark or registered trademark without our permission is prohibited. Please contact [email protected] for more information or assistance.
(800) AMA-JOIN® • AMA Dragbike® • AMA Endurocross® • AMA Motorhead® • AMA Pro Grand National Championship® • AMA Pro Racing® • AMA Race Center™ • AMA Racer® • AMA Racing® • AMA Racing Land Speed Grand Championships® • AMA Supermoto® • AMA Supercross® • AMA SX Lites® • AMA U.S. ISDE Team™ • AMA U.S. Jr. Motocross Team™ • AMA U.S. Motocross Team™ • Amateur National Motocross Championships® • American Motorcyclist Association® • Arenacross® • ATV Hare Scrambles National Championship Series® • ATV Motocross National Championship Series® • Dirt Track Grand Championships™ • Grand National Enduro Championship® • Gypsy Tour® • Hare & Hound National Championship Series® • Hare Scrambles Championship Series® • Hare Scrambles National Championship Series® • Kids Just Want To Ride® • Motorcycle Hall of Fame® • Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum® • Motorcyclist of the Year® • Motostars® • National Adventure Riding Series® • National Dual-Sport Series® • National Enduro Championship Series® • Protect Your Right to Ride® • Protecting Your Right to Ride® • Ride Straight® • Rights. Riding. Racing.® • Road Race Grand Championships® • Vintage Grand Championships® • Vintage Motorcycle Days® • Vote Like A Motorcyclist®
2016 EVENTS
store. soundrider.com
Sound RIDER! Your one stop shop for
Tire Repair & Care Storage Solutions Basic Tools & Kits Health & First Aid
Thermal Base Layers Cooling Gear
Regional Guides The Rally in the Gorge
90 degree valve stems
DIRTSTREETMAIN
52 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
5352 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 52 3/29/16 12:59 PM
OFFICIAL MOTORCYCLE AND POWERSPORTS VALUE GUIDE
Trading Bikes?Get the most Timely, Independent & Accurate™ market values for ATVs, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, and Personal Watercraft.
800•554•1026www.BlackBookUSA.com
officially licensed product
Trading Bikes?
Officially Licensed Product
AS_Kinekt_2in_FebMar16.indd 1 12/17/2015 12:06:16 PM
AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM/RIGHTSAMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM/RIGHTS
GETINVOLVED
GRIPSWELL® GS-55 GLOVES ARE THE ANSWER
714-379-9413 / WWW.MOTO.GRIPSWELL.COM
3M THINSULATE® FOR WARMTH & PORELLE®
WATERPROOFING
PATENTED DESIGN ABSORBS VIBRATION& SHIELDS NERVES
MEMORY FOAM
PALM SWELL®
GOT NUMB & TINGLY HANDS?
Quality for Over 70 YearsThe Only Name You Need to Know
562.426.8668 • www.batesleathers.com • Made in the USA
DIRTSTREETMAIN
May 2016 53
5352 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec09m_Calendar.indd 53 3/29/16 12:58 PM
GUEST COLUMN
WANT MOMENTS TO REMEMBER,OR STORIES YOU’LL NEVER FORGET?
©2016 H-D or its Affiliates. H-D, Harley, Harley-Davidson and the Bar & Shield Logo are among the trademarks of H-D U.S.A., LLC.
IT’S NOT MONEY THAT MAKES YOU RICH. IT’S THE EXPERIENCES YOU MAKE WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER THE MOST. IT’S THE THRILLS AND ADVENTURES THAT BUILD YOUR LIFE STORY. HOW BIG DO YOU WANT YOURS TO BE?
LIVE YOUR LEGEND. GET STARTED AT H-D.COM/TODAY
ACCEPTING CHANGE Adjusting Attitude And Equipment To Keep Riding Longer by James Mullin
My limitations are health related. I’ll be 70 in a few weeks, and I am starting preparations for the coming riding season here in northeastern Ohio.
According to the Merriman Webster dictionary, passion is defi ned as “a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.” My passion for motorcycles and touring continues, even though, along with advancing age came several chronic health issues that limit my mobility, endurance, and strength.
To keep riding and touring I have to accommodate my limits.
Sometimes passion can be ignited by a simple passing event.
I was 11 in 1957 when a couple of my older brother’s friends dropped by. One was on a Triumph, the other on a Cushman Eagle. They didn’t stay long. When my brother got into his car, away they went, with the V8 roar of the car, the sound of a parallel-twin exhaust, and the thump-thump-thump of a single at full throttle.
To add to it, my brother and the Triumph rider did a drag race out of the driveway.
I was hooked.Seven years later, I was still hooked.My friend had a homemade rolling
chassis made of hay rake caster wheels, gas pipe and angle iron for sale. A sprocket, chain, antique lawn mower motor and a centrifugal clutch later and I was in seventh heaven running the township roads at 12 mph.
There have been gaps in my riding since then due to raising children and fi nancial issues, but the passion remained.
Around 55 to 60 years old, various issues started to intrude on my riding.
The hips hurt when mounting and dismounting a motorcycle. As time passed, it got worse and was followed by cramps after I mounted.
Next it was pain in the left hand from frequent manipulation of the clutch lever, followed by my ankle and toes hurting while shifting gears.
It was looking bad before I discovered maxi scooters.
Step-through frame, automatic transmission, 400cc to 650cc motors. Enough power to easily cruise at 70 to 80-plus mph uphill into a head wind, and top speeds in excess of 100 mph.
Woot!
I get to ride and tour for a while longer.The effort to keep riding is ongoing,
though: • The tractor seats I have mounted so
my sciatic nerve doesn’t get crushed;• The auxiliary lights built and mounted
aid night driving;• The charging system added to the
scooter powers a battery for the CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure machine) so I can sleep comfortably where there is no electricity;
• Windshield modifi cations to increase my comfort, so I can ride more miles in a day.
Coming up with the ideas and making these aids to riding comfort has made several winters pass more quickly.
Ohio has a lot of great motorcycle roads. I am fortunate to live in the glacial moraines, and the county and township roads are fabulous. That means steep hills to climb and descend, combined with sharp, tight curves from time to time.
My favorite long day-to-overnight-trip
roads are found south of U.S. 30 and east of State Route 3. This area transitions from the moraines to the foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains.
There is a large Amish community there, and there are a lot of back roads with no utility lines. They are challenging to ride and are so quiet and tranquil when you stop to rest, or simply soak in the scenery.
This is why I ride—and have for the last fi ve decades. Unencumbered views, the scents of the passing countryside, the feel of the sun, rain, temperature and wind, the magical feel of the machine as I dive into a curve, climb a hill and head for the horizon.
Look for me on my maxi-scooter running the moraines of northeastern Ohio, the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, down through West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and into the North Carolina mountains, pushing a smile down the road.
James Mullin is an AMA member from Wadsworth, Ohio.
Pal
med
es P
hoto
grap
hy
DIRTSTREETMAIN 55
54 AmericanMotorcyclist.com
5554 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec10m_Guest_Column.indd 54 3/29/16 12:57 PM
WANT MOMENTS TO REMEMBER,OR STORIES YOU’LL NEVER FORGET?
©2016 H-D or its Affiliates. H-D, Harley, Harley-Davidson and the Bar & Shield Logo are among the trademarks of H-D U.S.A., LLC.
IT’S NOT MONEY THAT MAKES YOU RICH. IT’S THE EXPERIENCES YOU MAKE WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER THE MOST. IT’S THE THRILLS AND ADVENTURES THAT BUILD YOUR LIFE STORY. HOW BIG DO YOU WANT YOURS TO BE?
LIVE YOUR LEGEND. GET STARTED AT H-D.COM/TODAY
Pal
med
es P
hoto
grap
hy
DIRTSTREETMAIN 55May 2016 5554AM_05_2016_sec10m_Guest_Column.indd 55 3/29/16 12:57 PM
It’s the ride that matt ers. When the sun meets the horizon and there’s nothing in front of you except the open road. That’s the only way to live.
Get GEICO Motorcycle insurance today.
geico.com | 1-800-442-9253 | Local Offi ce
Motorcycle
Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. Motorcycle and ATV coverages are underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. © 2016 GEICO
DIRTSTREETMAIN 5656 May 2016
AM_05_2016_sec10m_Guest_Column.indd 56 3/29/16 12:56 PM