Wednesday Night Moto News - Honda in Ohio, Shifcustom Duster & Dal Smilie

Honda's former Goldwing factory in Marysville, Ohio, has now become a parts center for the auto factory next door. The factory has been in the city for over 30 years now...and, it really was a shame when they moved production to Japan. But, they have to do what they have to do...

http://tinyurl.com/y8zbmzv

Well, it is not my dream machine, but it is certainly creative! The Shifcustom Duster hails from Eastern Europe and the fabrication is done all in house. The builder is using it as a showpiece. A Ducati Monster S4 provides its engine for the machine. It's got its strong points, but white?

http://tinyurl.com/y9bvlfl

Former AMA Chairman of the Board is now serving time behind bars as opposed to in them. After the lengthy trial and some wrangling, he has plead guilty and will serve at least 30 days of an eight month sentence - he can apply for early release after his first month. Considering his crimes, it seems a fair sentence...but, he did pay the money back.

http://tinyurl.com/yho9ofj

MORE Afternoon Moto News - Oberdan Bezzi & Dirico Motorcycles

Designer Oberdan Bezzi has worked with the great motorcycle marques - Ducati, Cagiva, Aprilia, Benelli and Moto Guzzi - during his time. And, it is very likely that you have seen some of his sketches on various motorcycle websites and in many magazines. He is a very creative and makes some designs which demonstrate perfectly the passion he has for motorcycles - just look through them! For a quick interview, please take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/yaw3lgz

Dirico Motorcycles has teamed up with Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler to create three Aerosmith 'Dream On' Pro-Street custom motorcycles for the Ohio Lottery. Each will be emblazoned with Aerosmith logos and the signatures of the entire band. They will be given away in a special scratch-and-win lottery game in Ohio. For all the details, please take the link and get your tickets when they are available!

http://tinyurl.com/y8brvz5

Saturday Afternoon Moto News - Kawasaki Lubricants & Malcolm Smith (not with each other...)

Kawasaki Motors of the USA is releasing a new line of powersports oils. Kawasaki Performance Oils will be sold in synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral based in multiple grades for motorcycles - and, they will have oils for ATV/UTV and PWC uses. They have added to and improved the old line-up as well as changed the packaging. Head to your local Kawasaki dealer to learn more.

http://tinyurl.com/yj9n2jg

The AMA has announced that Motorcycle Hall of Famer Malcolm Smith will serve as Grand Marshal at this coming 9 - 11 July's 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington, Ohio. That's a lot to take in. Yes, Malcolm Smith was chosen since Husqvarna - finally returning to full sales support in the US - is the event's Marque of the Year for 2010. All worth a visit...and a demo ride on a Husky!

http://tinyurl.com/yjy9elo

MORE Afternoon Moto News - Trey Canard & AMA Arenacross

On the Honda AMA Supercross team, GEICO Powersports Honda West Series Lites rider Trey Canard will fill in for Honda Red Bull Racing’s Andrew Short at select Supercross races. Short was injured at the San Diego round and will be out for at least six weeks. So, Canard's experience and close ties to the team allowed him to take the available seat on the CRF450R. So many injuries now...Let's wish Canard Good Luck!

http://tinyurl.com/y8wbck5

Tyler Bowers has six victories in eight races, with five of them consecutive, in the 2010 AMA Arenacross series. His Kawasaki has been rock solid through the five rounds so far (some are double-headers) and will be in fine shape for the next round in Youngstown, Ohio, in Covellie Centre. Barrows is the man to beat in the premier class, but there are three local guys who will give him a very hard time at this round...

http://tinyurl.com/y879fuj

Wednesday Evening Moto News - Travis Pastrana + AGV, AMA Vintage Days & Trials Schedule

Travis Pastrana is just the latest addition to the AGV helmet sponsorship program. They already have the two best racers in motorcycle racing history - Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini - and now they have another very successful rider in Pastrana. Now that Dainese owns AGV, it will probably only get better...

http://tinyurl.com/yck729e

The AMA is looking for some good vintage project bikes as a part of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this 9 - 11 July 2010. It doesn't matter if you are complete or not, and the destination can be any one you for which you are looking. Just get in contact with the AMA as soon as you can.

http://tinyurl.com/yeq5uba

The AMA released, a few days ago, the schedule for the AMA Racing/NATC Observed Trials National Championship Series, 2010 edition. For the information you seek, take the link. I can tell you that the season starts on 1 - 2 May 2010 in Oklahoma.

http://tinyurl.com/y9frh8k

Wednesday Evening Moto News - Husqvarna and Vermeulen

Husqvarna has been named the Marque of the Year for 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. The event, as always, will be Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, during 9 - 11 July 2010. Husqvarna only recently returned to full-time participation in AMA national level racing and they are quite happy to be selected for this honor.


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And, luckily, we now have access to an interview with soon to be World Superbike competitor Chris Vermeulen. He will be spearheading Kawasaki's effort in that series for 2010, and I can think of no one better suited to the task. It will be well worth paying attention to WSBK again this year and we will all be better for it!

http://tinyurl.com/yzda3qf

The V-Twin Expo Adds Seminar

The V-Twin Expo will be taking place at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, 5 - 7 February 2010. It is the place to be if you are into customizing V-twin motorcycles as there will be representatives from just about every part and accessory supplier there is; plus, there are several seminars designed to help you with your customizing business or simply your craft. Take a look and get there is you are able!

http://tinyurl.com/yjvjsoo

Jorge Lauriano Traveled 11,000 Miles from Ohio to Brazil

He did the trip on his Kawasaki KLR650 without the aid of a mobile phone or even a GPS - only paper maps and his own instincts. Lauriano moved to Cleveland, Ohio back in 1998 from his home in South America for the greater opportunity which the area provides. Now, he wanted to add to his adventurous life by riding all the way to his hometown in Brazil - and he made it! Looks like he rode the right motorcycle...

http://tinyurl.com/ybf6jyv

AMA Announces Dates for 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

It will be held from 9 to 11 July 2010 at the usual location - the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. It will be the 19th annual event and will continue to be the largest vintage motorcycle event in the nation.

http://tinyurl.com/yhgsjdz

Building the Track for a 2009 GEICO Powersports AMA Endurocross Race

This was taken at the Jerome Schottenstein Center at Ohio State where the next round of the AMA Endurocross Series takes place this weekend. Amazing how much work goes into preparing the tracks for these events!

http://tinyurl.com/y8qy48g

2009 GEICO Powersports AMA EnduroCross Series Heads to Ohio

The event will take place on the campus of Ohio State University, believe it or not, so the students are getting ready for a hard-core off-road racing event like none other. The AMA EnduroCross will be racing on 3 October 2009 at the Schottenstein Center. So, get ready and go!

http://tinyurl.com/ya82md8

AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships Summary

If you are wondering who received the AMA Road Race Horizon Award or the AMA Racing Road Race Youth Award, look no further. 15-year-old racer Miles Thornton took the former and 13-year-old Jake Lewis grabbed the latter. This and more after the link!

http://tinyurl.com/l7oy7j

Josh Herrin Takes a Trip to His Past for AMA Road Race Grand Champioships

He traveled to the event - which is cool in and of itself - and raced a Yamaha 450 4-stroke in the USGPRU 250GP race. He won in his class, but the main purpose was to go and have fun - mission accomplished! And, Herrin wasn't the only professional enjoying the track...

http://tinyurl.com/pmu8t5

Small Town Motorcycle Dealership Wins Coveted Award

Clinton County Motorsports, in Wilmington, OH, has won Yamaha's "Pro Yamaha" award for customer service. They don't hand these things out easily, so it is a distinguished honor to win it!

http://tinyurl.com/mf3qxp