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Harley-Davidson, founded in 1903, is known for its iconic motorcycles. There was a time in the late 1960s when the company hit a rough patch and risked having to close. Instead, they found a financial savior in American Machine and Foundry, a recreational sporting goods company, which kept Harley-Davidson alive. 

Better known as AMF, this manufacturing company originally produced tennis rackets, bowling equipment, and other items for recreational sports. In 1969, they took a different turn and purchased the struggling Harley-Davidson company. Without AMF, the famous motorcycle brand may not have survived its economic struggles.

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What comes to mind when you think of a block party? Family, community, friendship, and celebration all come to mind, and for 19 years now the crew at Indian Larry motorcycles has been bringing together the city of Brooklyn by opening their doors and their hearts to the public for the Indian Larry Block Party.

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Antilock brakes are a lot like an airbag or a seatbelt – they are quiet until the moment you need them. We'll explore the history of antilock braking system for motorcycles specifically, and look at the early history of the safety device as well as how they work today.

ABC was first introduced to motorcycles in the 1920s, though its use was not common. Engineers who made the first ABS systems for planes and cars designed them more to prevent locking under hard acceleration or when trying to travel on fairly common at the time dirt and gravel surfaces.

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Traveling the United States – or anywhere really, can come from a need to “unplug” from modern life and get away from crowds and traffic. The TransAmerica trail, and its accidental founder, Sam Correro, are a great example of mixing a passion for motorsports with a sense of adventure.

Sam Correro's creation of the TransAmerica trail took some time – and wasn't really intended. In 1984, he simply wanted to drive his motorcycle through Mississippi while avoiding big highways and large cities. He found himself on the border of Arkansas and just kept going.

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