Wednesday, August 03, 2005

News Round-Up!

Accident in Benson, Az
A motorcycle crash in California has claimed the life of a Benson woman and injured her husband, the San-Pedro Valley News-Sun reported today. More...


Riots in one of Honda's India Plants
The police chief and several other officials in the Indian state of Haryana have been transferred following the controversial handling of a strike.

There were violent clashes last week between police and workers at Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India who were protesting at the firing of colleagues. More....


One of the many Sturgis stories out there
Dusting off a hefty Harley-Davidson perched on a carrier at the rear of his upscale motor home, retired sales executive Jerry Boen said he is drawn to the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by the thrill of riding through the Black Hills. More...


Congress funding motorcycle study
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is applauding Congress for funding for the first nationwide motorcycle-crash study in almost 30 years. More...


I guess it just got away from them
Clint Knox, 22, was one of two motorcyclists who prompted a high-speed pursuit after a Colorado State Patrol trooper clocked them traveling at 120 mph in a 75-mph zone near Eagle. More....


Start them off young!
The Huffy Bikes West Coast Chopper bike, designed by motorcycle legend Jesse James, has become the kids' ride to have this summer. The Huffy Bicycle Company, a division of HUFFY CORPORATION, recently announced that this successful line of kids' chopper bikes was featured in the ESPY Gift Bags, which were given to presenters and nominees at ESPN's 13th annual ESPY Awards, and will be featured in the gift bags at the upcoming 2005 Teen Choice Awards, which will air August 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX. More....

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