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SuperMann exhibit planned for July

Pickerington, OH "SuperMann," an all-new exhibit honoring the legendary career of Dick Mann, one of motorcycling's most versatile and successful competitors is slated to go on display this summer at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Mann, who was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998, will return as guest of honor on Thursday, July 27, 2006 to personally cut the ribbon during the "SuperMann" exhibit dedication ceremony.

Current Exhibits on display at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

Pickerington, OH

Motocross America exhibit on display through December 2006. Tracing the evolution of the country's original action sport from its 1920s roots to today's wildly popular Supercross and freestyle events. Exhibiting the sport's colorful characters and stories, cutting edge technology and gear, and the high-energy lifestyle surrounding it. Go HERE for info.

BMW: The Mastery of Speed This exhibit showcases the German manufacturer's sporting heritage with significant models from the 1920s to the 2005 K1200R. Go HERE for info.

The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Gallery Those who have made significant contributions to all aspects of motorcycling in America are honored in the Hall of Fame. Go HERE for info.

American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) seeks Justice For All 

Pickerington, OH AMA to establish the Justice for All Campaign, which focuses on inadequate sentencing of drivers who seriously injure or kill others on the road. This campaign seeks to get three measures passed in all 50 states. These measures will:

06 Wing gets airbag

Honda Adds Airbag to 2006 Model This is the new 2006 Honda Goldwing. What’s new? Well there’s a range of minor changes. But the biggest difference is that from 2006 it comes with an airbag.
  It also gets a new low emissions system, which micro-manages emissions, and viscously damped ACG damper to replace the previous spring damper system. The upshot is a reduction in mechanical noise - and it saves half a kilo. The new ACG also offers a higher electrical output to help run all the gadgets and extras Wing owners hanker for.   There's also a new cruise control cancellation mechanism for 2006.
  Honda is also offering a new 'Comfort Package' which is the bike world's equivalent of climate control. The package includes adjustable grip heaters, a new seat heater system for both rider and passenger and new foot ventilation and heater systems.
  Finally, we couldn't close without sharing Honda's descriptions of the new colors for the Wing. And we quote...
   "Color variations for 2006 include a new solid black that exudes a worldly cosmopolitan charm, a rich metallic silver that highlights the Gold Wing's inherent technological excellence, and a deep new metallic red that glistens with deep reflections of its pride of ownership."

Heroes of Harley Davidson Moves

The Heroes of Harley Davidson January 7, 2005 – After a successful two-year run at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the Heroes of Harley-Davidson exhibit has now left the building. Like a giant black jigsaw puzzle, the massive exhibit is being disassembled and loaded into a tractor-trailer—not for destruction, but for relocation.

A.D. Farrow Harley-Davidson, located in Columbus, Ohio, and one of the oldest Harley dealers in the country, has purchased the exhibit and plans to give it a permanent home. Bob Althoff, owner of A.D. Farrow, said he fell in love with the exhibit the minute he saw it.  Read More Here    And Here

Motocross America exhibit opens at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum 

April 2005 Visitors are already touring Motocross America, the most contemporary, dynamic and technological exhibit ever developed by the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. From the "scrambles" precedents of motocross in the 1920s to the high-tech, high-profile entertainment of today's Supercross scene, Motocross America tells the story of one of the most popular forms of motorsports in the world.

Speedway to have a new track configuration, new fan areas and camping for Bike Week 2005 

September 2004 Daytona Beach, FL Fans attending the Daytona 200 during Bike Week 2005 will find a lot of changes at the Daytona International Speedway: a new track configuration for the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship races, new fan areas, a new tunnel underneath the track, new garages, a new victory lane and the chance to camp at the track during the week.

Art of Harleys Poster Contest Winner

Melbourne, FL May 30, 2004 Brevard Cultural Alliance, Inc. (BCA) recently selected Leslie Raulersons entry as the winner of the 2004 Art of Harleys poster contest. Members of the Art in Public Places Advisory Committee served as judges. Raulerson received a $200 cash award from BCA. The original piece was on display at the Art of Harleys Festival, Sunday, May 30th at Wickham Park. A Florida native, Raulerson graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Her degree concentrated on both printmaking and ceramics. Raulerson went on to complete the K-12 Art Teacher Certification program and is currently finishing her masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction at FAU. For the past year, she has worked as a studio artist, creating custom decorative art for interior designers in Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties.

Rockin' Harley

Melbourne, FL May 30, 2004 Artist carves motorcycle out of wood. Jim Statlick, owner and creator of Tropical Rockers, is donating a wood carved Harley Rocker to assist in raising funds at the May 30 Art of Harley festival in Wickham Park. Keep your eyes peeled for Jim's wood carved Harley , rocking its way through Brevard County. Statlick was inspired to create a wooden rocking horse he had seen in a magazine. After much experimentation he expanded his designs to include the Gator, Dolphin, Manatee, and Whale Rocker, hence the business of Tropical Rockers was born. A friend who had been assisting Statlick was a motorcycle enthusiast. As a surprise, Statlick created a Harley Rocker for his buddy. Almost immediately there was a demand for the new work of art.

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