Motorcycle Events

Composing information on Motorcycle rides happening throughout the months of May, June, and July. Please feel free to let us know about any cool events in your area that are related to riding.

All proceeds go to Missing in America Project. Sign in 9-11am at Lumberjacks, 1025 Colusa Hwy. Ends at the Willow Glen, Willow Glen Rd/Marysville Rd, Oregon House. Donation (includes lunch): $20/person or $30/couple. Chris Gardner Band, prizes, trophies, vendors welcome.

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Yuba Sutter Chapter of United Bikers of No. California
Contact:
Susie Q
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530-635-4550

United Bikers of Northern California - UBNC Yuba/Sutter Chapter. A non-profit charitable organization for all motorcyle riders, regardless of what you choose to ride. We are devoted to freedom - of the road and in our lifestyles. It is our desire to promote motorcyclist awareness and safety, provide for charitable organizations within our community and have the world recognize that "those who ride should decide" for themselves on matters which affect them. The more motorcyclists that participate, the more our voice is heard. 100% of all funds raised are donated to charities within our community. The Yuba Sutter Chapter meets on the 2nd wednesday of each month, at 7pm, at Gary's Place, 9th & "B" St. Marysville, Ca.

Top 5 bikes for women

Top 5 bikes for women
By Alison Silcox -
First rides & tests
30 April 2009 13:32
You've probably heard the term 'girls bike' at some point, especially if you've ever owned a Suzuki SV650 or Ducati Monster 695.
But sexism aside, a lot of us lady riders have specific requirements from a motorcycle and these 5 models meet them perfectly - they're also damn good bikes in their own right and shouldn't be overlooked by anyone.
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All of the 'girls bikes' below are great fun for novices and experts alike, but they also appeal to lady riders because they're easy to ride, boast a low seat height and possess bags of style.
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Here's 5 so-called girls bikes that are really so much more:


Suzuki Gladius (2009-current)"The old SV650 was a good bike and to be honest Suzuki didn’t have to do much to make it a great bike once more. But they have gone one better and given us an excellent bike. Obvious improved looks but the real beauty it’s under the skin, the lovely fuelled, smooth, punchy, little V-Twin. As an added extra bonus it’s easy to ride, yet still fun at the same time."
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Read the MCN Suzuki Gladius review


Ducati Monster 695 (2006-2008)"The Ducati Monster 695 was revitalised with more capacity, better equipment and brakes and all-new paintjobs. Cheeky handling, verve and novice-friendliness are unchanged, however. The Ducati Monster 695 is the cheapest way into Ducati style."
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Read the MCN Ducati Monster 695 review


Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2008-current) "The little Kawasaki Ninja 250R is a lithesome agile number that makes the most of narrow tyres, high-ish bars and minimalist 154 dry weight figure. It all adds up to make town work and B-road rides a hoot. A brave move by Kawasaki because the Ninja is virtually in a class of its own. Trend setting? Maybe."
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Read the MCN Kawasaki Ninja 250R review


Suzuki SV650 (1999-current) "The Suzuki SV650 is a straightforward middleweight V-twin all-rounder which proves you don’t have to be boring to be practical. The SV650 is versatile, affordable, a doddle to ride (making it popular with inexperienced riders) and yet is a hoot to muck about on - or even to race."
Find a Suzuki SV650 for sale
Read the MCN Suzuki SV650 review


Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (1993-current)"The cheapest route to Harley ownership and arguably the purest. The carbed, 883cc Evolution engine has masses of grunt low down but wheezes at it approaches the ton mark, but it's the essence of customisable cool."
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May 9th, 2009 Regardless where a rider falls on the subject of organizations that are categorized as 'motorcycle gangs' by authorities or the popular media, it has been a busy week in the news for such groups. In Buffalo, New York what could be considered the largest number of arrests in many months occurred when authorities took into custody twenty members and associates of the Chosen Few Motorcycle Club. Accused of various crimes, including attacks against a rival biker club they were charged with felony racketeering conspiracy charges. According to acting U. S. Attorney Kathleen M. Mehltretter and FBI Special Agent Laurie J. Bennett, the men allegedly conspired to commit bombings, arsons, assaults and murders of their rivals.

Police feel motorcycle gangs are looking to young street gangs such as the Muslim Brotherhood Movement and the Parra Boys for members using "range of attractive ways" to recruit members which could include drugs and the "romantic misdemeanor" of being part of a bikie gang. The legislation is part of a crackdown following a brawl at Sydney airport in March between the Hells Angels and Comanchero gangs which resulted in one man's death. The authority to have a club or group declared a criminal organization was passed last month allowing police to petition Australia's Supreme Court to do so. None have been named or submitted to date and while police have no comment on the progress of the new process, politicians have told reporters authorities 'are well along the way to submit names for consideration'. The announcement of the pending legislation came as authorities raided 31 premises with links to the Hells Angels. The latest raids come on the heels of 69 arrests, resulting in 147 charges and seizing more than 30 weapons, large quantities of drugs and luxury vehicles including a Bentley. Reportedly, police also seized a car linked to the deadly brawl at Sydney Airport.

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Harley-Davidson announces executive changes

MILWAUKEE (May 1, 2009) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced today that John Olin, the Motor Company’s Vice President and Controller, will take on the added responsibility of interim Chief Financial Officer for Harley-Davidson, Inc. and that Perry Glassgow, the Company’s Vice President and Treasurer, will also serve as the interim President of Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), effective immediately.
The appointments follow the departure of Harley-Davidson’s CFO and HDFS interim President Tom Bergmann, who is leaving to seek other career opportunities. Bergmann joined Harley-Davidson in 2006.

The Company also announced that it has named Mark Kornetzke, currently Senior Director, Financial Reporting, as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer.

Olin brings more than 25 years of financial leadership to the interim CFO role. Before joining Harley-Davidson in 2003, Olin served for 12 years in various financial roles at Kraft Foods, Oscar Mayer Foods and Miller Brewing Company, including his responsibilities as controller of Kraft Foods’ cheese division. Earlier in his career, he held positions with financial services and specialized consulting firms including Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young). Olin also is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Glassgow joined HDFS in 1992 and has held progressively senior-level positions within HDFS, including Controller and Treasurer, before being named Harley-Davidson, Inc. Treasurer in 2007. Kornetzke, who also holds a CPA designation, is a 13-year veteran of the Company. Before joining Harley-Davidson, Kornetzke was a senior auditor with Deloitte & Touche LLP.

“We are fortunate to have these well-experienced leaders who are deeply knowledgeable and highly involved in our business assume these critical roles as we conduct an internal and external search for these two key positions,” said Keith Wandell, Harley-Davidson, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer. “We also wish to thank Tom for his many contributions to our business and wish him well in his future endeavors.”