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AMA National Adventure Riding Series

Posted on March 25, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

AMA update from the April issue of American Motorcyclist The AMA National Adventure Riding and Dual Sports series will make a stop in Bixby MO on June 3-4. Two Fed House bills have been introduced to reign in the EPA's E-15 compulsion by re...
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Teach McNeil Video Stunts

Posted on March 15, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

Teach McNeil stunts on a BMW motorcycle.

Teach McNeil performs stunts in new video. Riding a BMW 1000XR Chris "Teach" McNeil does extended wheelies, stoppies, burnouts and other stunts. Go to Motorcyclist Magazine's website for the video, or google mcneil bmw.
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Fake News Strikes The AMA

Posted on March 6, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

According to the March issue of American motorcyclist magazine the organization is being attacked with "Fake News". No not from legitimate media but from past AMA insiders and others claiming that AMA is near bankruptcy and that: AMA wanted the U...
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2016 R1200RT 12K Mile Service

Posted on February 1, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

I just completed the first 12,000 mile service on my R1200RT-LC in accordance with the Owners and Service manuals. The only part I skipped was to compress the brake calipers during fluid change because it would require a special BMW tool I have yet ...
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Movie Fans Can Win a New XR

Posted on February 1, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

BMW's 1000XR makes its movie debut in Resident Evil movie.

BMW & Movie fans get a chance to win a new XR in contest WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - January 31, 2017 - (Motor Sports Newswire) https://motorsportsnewswire.com/ - BMW Motorrad’s first adventure sports bike – the BMWs 1000 XR – made its movie debu...
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BMW 1000R & RR Recalls

Posted on January 27, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

BMW 1000R & RR recalls Certain 2016-17 1000RR's and 2017 1000R's are being recalled by BMW. A rear suspension bolt may affect handling. NHTSA number: 16V9480000.
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Government Interference Against Motorcyclists Highlighted

Posted on January 27, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

An Issue the AMA is highlighting against government interference. The American Motorcyclist Association has long advocated for the rights of motorcyclists and the motorcycling lifestyle. The AMA, in diligently scrutinizing government policies ...
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Chips The Movie Coming

Posted on January 25, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

California Highway Patrol motor officers return in a full feature movie. A comedy/action style like Police Squad have a bumbling pair on BMW 1200rt police bikes. Video clips are on the internet. Review indicates that the BMW's actually sound l...
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AMA & Missouri Legislature Action Items

Posted on January 20, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

American Motorcyclist Association legislative action.

Go to AMA's web site under "RIGHTS" for details and included links for your input. You don't have to be an AMA member. But while your at the website checkout all the benefits of membership 1. US Trade Tariff of European 51-500cc motorcycles be...
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Rider Education for Seniors & Group Rides

Posted on December 27, 2016May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

MSF courses being offered at Forest Park Communicy College.

St. Louis Community College is offering MSF courses at Forest Park Community College. The Ultimate Bike Bonding course is $57.50 and the Advanced Rider course is $77.00 for the 60 years old & over riders. $99/$139 respectfully for younger ...
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