Episode 25 – Mostly black and kind of steep

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Mfg news:

• Harley donates bikes to Haiti relief - http://www.motorcycle.com/news/hd-donates-bikes-to-haiti-relief-effort-89176.html
• 20 years of Triumph under John Bloor - http://www.motorcycle.com/news/triumph-celebrating-20th-anniversary-89330.html
• Bennche Motorcycles of Texas - http://www.motorcycle.com/news/introducing-bennche-89291.html
  • Megelli is a UK-based “European motorcycle company”. What’s that mean, exactly?
  • Megelli is the distributor for Blata motorcycles.
• Harley pulls out of Myrtle ralley - http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/23/north-myrtle-rally-hits-the-ditch/

Bike model news:

• 2010 Indian Chief Review - http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2010-indian-chief-vintage-review-89344.html
  • $35,499
  • 750lbs
  • 45 employees, hand building bikes, 2 per day. Initial run of 500 Chiefs
• 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom review - http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2010-honda-shadow-phantom-review-89325.html
• 2010 Mana GT is coming to America. Review - http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/aprilia/2010-aprilia-mana-850-gt-abs-review-89210.html

Gear and other news:

• Safety classes not effective? - http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/31/anti-lock-brakes-better-than-safety-class/
  • “According to the report, which was funded by the insurance industry, riders younger than 21 have a claims rate 10% higher in states that require them to take training courses, compared with states that do not require such courses.”
  • “The same study found that antilock brakes on motorcycles play a significant role in reducing crashes. The group says bikes with antilock brakes are 37% less likely to be involved in fatal crashes than those without them. Motorcycle models with antilocks also have 22% fewer damage claims per insured vehicle year (a “vehicle year” refers to one vehicle insured for one year).”
• Exhaust aftermarket parts for the Honda Fury – The beginning of the aftermarket catching on to “factory custom” choppers? –  http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/25/new-exhaust-for-honda-fury-from-rush/
• Book: Weird Pennsylvania
• American Chopper returns, with a twist - http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/hog_brawl_DGIaJp3YxntDfDynaIrtbL?sms_ss=twitter
• Lee Parks DeerTours - http://www.leeparksdesign.com/eshopprod_cat_530-3637_product_33204.DeerTours_Tan.htm

Music:

• Theme music, No Way by Kunk
• Additional music by The All Mighty Whispers, provided by MusicAlley.com