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IM Admin — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:05:18 +0000

The highlight of the May issue of Inside Motorcycles is our third annual How-To special section! Find out how to do change your own oil, get the most value when selling your bike, take better photos, turn your dirt bike into a flat tracker, engage a community (yep) and more! Proving you don’t need more […]

Trevitt’s Blog: Electromagnetic Valve Control (video)

Graeme Jones — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 21:47:28 +0000

While variable valve timing has been a hot topic over the last few weeks with the introduction of the updated GSX-R1000 featuring Suzuki's innovative mechanical VVT system, many companies are working toward the next step in this area: eliminating camshafts completely and controlling the valves directly using electromagnetic actuators. There are many stumbling blocks to electromagnetic valve actuation (EVA), but a research group in the Control and Automation Laboratory of the University of British Columbia has created a new type of actuator that may make EVA a very realistic option in the not-too-distant future.

Hawaya Racing Products to sponsor CMDRA Pro Dragster class in 2016

IM Admin — Thu, 26 May 2016 18:08:04 +0000

The Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce that Hawaya Racing Products will be the sponsor of the CMDRA Pro Dragster Class in 2016. Headquartered in North Carolina, Hawaya Racing Products is ownded and operated by five-time national champion Johnny Vickers, and is the one-stop shop for motorcycle drag racing in North America. […]

“Just Ride” During the Harley-Davidson® World Ride, June 27-28

Graeme Jones — Thu, 21 May 2015 17:58:16 +0000

@HarleyCanada • CONCORD, ON, May 19, 2015 – Just ride. It is a simple idea that expresses the passion that unites motorcycle riders around the world, regardless of age, location, or brand. It is also all anyone needs to do to join the thousands of Harley-Davidson® motorcycle riders and Harley Owners Group® members who are flexing their freedom […]

Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club preps for 2014 season

Graeme Jones — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:44:20 +0000

The Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club (WMRC) starts its season with a doubleheader of competition on May 10-11. The club makes its home at Mission Raceway Park's road course (Mission, BC), which features a nine-turn, 1.3 mile road course and has several classes of racing ranging from vintage to superbikes, all with racers competing against each other in the hopes of clinching the No. 1 plate by the season’s end.

Motonation introduces Motonation Canada

Graeme Jones — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:38:44 +0000

Motonation is proud to announce the creation of Motonation Canada to better serve our existing dealer base in Canada and offer our brands to other quality retailers.

Motonation Canada will support and distribute all of our brands (AGV Sport, Forcefield, Sidi and Vemar) and will continue with the Motonation philosophy established in the USA. We have had great success, working together in exclusive partnerships with dealers in their market area to build long term, solid relationships.

This weekend: CMDRA returns to Fort St. John, BC after five-year absence

Graeme Jones — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:17:04 +0000

Following a five-year absence, the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association returns to the Northern Lights Raceway in Fort St. John, BC on August 17th and 18th for the 2013 Northern Nationals presented by Prince George Harley-Davidson and Mighty Peace Harley-Davidson.

CMDRA Hi Desert Nitro Nationals – July 20-21, Ashcroft, BC

Graeme Jones — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 19:38:53 +0000

The Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association returns to the Eagle Motorplex in Ashcroft, British Columbia on July 20th and 21st for the Hi Desert Nitro Nationals. The "All Bike" drag racing event will feature all makes and classes of motorcycles including the Screamin' Eagle Top Fuel and V-Rod Destroyer Series.

Rider Down Memorial Service in BC, May 5

Graeme Jones — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:46:45 +0000

As part of the provincially proclaimed “Motorcycle Awareness Month” in British Columbia, the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists (BCCOM) along with the Savio Unit of the Canadian Army Veteran Motorcycle Unit (CAV) has planned a new event to honour riders who have lost their lives while riding. This event, The Rider Down Memorial Service, will be held Sunday May 5^that 11am at the Bonsor Cenotaph located on the corner of Nelson Ave. and Imperial St. in Burnaby, B.C.

‘Tsunami Harley-Davidson’ goes on display

John Hopkins — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:36:19 +0000

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – On Wednesday the Harley-Davidson Museum unveils a special display featuring Ikuo Yokoyama's Harley-Davidson motorcycle that drifted for more than a year across the Pacific Ocean following the tragic tsunami that devastated parts of northern Japan last year.

Final Rounds of Canadian National Trials Championship will take place in Victoria, BC on Sept 22 & 23rd

Greg MacPherson — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:53:45 +0000

The final rounds of the Canadian National Trials Championship will take place in Victoria, BC on Sept 22 & 23rd. The Victoria Motorcycle Club have another excellent course ready to go that will be a challenge for all skill levels and very spectator friendly. Spectators are encouraged to come out and watch The Original Extreme […]