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Minnesota has become the sixth and easternmost state to legalize lane filtering so far - joining California , Utah , Montana , Arizona and Colorado , which also signed lane filtering into law this year . Riders are now allowed to filter through traffic " at no more than 25 miles per hour and no more than 15 miles per hour over the speed of traffic in relevant traffic lanes ." The new law also added punishments for drivers that impede motorcyclists on the open road , stating that " an operator of a motor vehicle must not intentionally impede or attempt to prevent the operation of a motorcycle " when filtering .
Research suggests that , for the first time , the number of Americans who use marijuana just about every day has surpassed the number who drink that often - " a shift some 40 years in the making as recreational pot use became more mainstream and legal in nearly half of U . S . states ." In 2022 , an estimated 17.7 million people reported using marijuana daily or near-daily compared to 14.7 million daily or near-daily drinkers . In 1992 , when daily pot use hit a low point , less than 1 million people said they used marijuana nearly every day . Alcohol is still more widely used , but 2022 was the first time this intensive level of marijuana use overtook daily and near-daily drinking , said the study ' s author , Jonathan Caulkins , a cannabis policy researcher at Carnegie Mellon University .
KTM is staging its 19th annual North American Adventure Rider Rally at Deadwood , South Dakota , October 10-13 , 2024 .
AMA says that its Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will " elevate pitbike racing to new heights " at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington , Ohio , July 26-28 . They will be bringing vintage form and modern pitbike racing together , welcoming older riders competing on minibikes , some as small as 50 cc . The competition will range from laid back to blitzing-fast action on purposebuilt , highly modified race machines . A fun youth class also will be offered . The pitbike program is being produced by AMA-chartered promoter Bagger Racing League ( BRL ).
Triumph Motorcycles America has named Triumph of Westchester as its ' Dealer of the Year ' in the USA and Sturgess Cycle in Canada . Flagship ' Dealer of the Year ' is Hermy ' s Triumph for USA and Triumph Roswell for Canada . ' Top Retail Performance ' was won by Southern California Triumph and GP Bikes in Canada .
M-8 Billet Head Breather Kit and RA1250 Muffler Kit
The crew at S & S Cycle has been working on a new top end guardian kit with billet head breathers that have been precision-crafted from premium 6061 aluminum and anodized in the iconic S & S Blue . " Our new breathers feature a dual O-ring design , ensuring a superior seal in the head , minimizing leaks and maximizing performance . We also developed a unique Labyrinth design to significantly reduce oil pass-through , keeping your engine running cleaner and smoother ." Replacing the inferior stock plastic design , using this kit will result in burning less oil ( and therefore also reduced emissions ) and increased durability over stock . " These performance parts are direct replacement for OEM pieces , but are stronger and more durable , giving your M-8 the reliability it needs as you build big hp and torque
Drag Specialties , Parts Unlimited and Parts Canada are " well advanced " with their preparations for this summer ' s big change of venue for their 2024 North American NVP Product Expo . Previously staged at the Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in downtown Madison , Wisconsin , this year sees a move to a much larger facility - the recently refurbished Baird Center in Milwaukee . The date , which is three weeks later than their usual mid-August timing ( on September 7 - 8 , 2024 ), became available as a result of Harley- Davidson ' s decision to make its ' Homecoming ' an annual event . Its date change to earlier in the summer freed up the date that LeMans has now been able to book - and the key word here really is ' SIZE '. LeMans had been butting up on capacity restraints in Madison for years , recently even expanding to become a multi-level event within the Monona Terrace facility . But the ' Wisconsin Center ' will allow more Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited vendors to enjoy more space , on a
Billet head breather kit for M-8 models
numbers . Rocker arm shafts , rocker arm stud kit , head bolt kit and performance roller rocker arms are included in this kit that is the perfect topper for your high-performance M-8 build ." Also seen here , this slip-on muffler kit for 2021 and up Pan America models is " designed for adventure and crafted with precision engineering and unmatched attention to detail . The S & S muffler is made for the adventurous spirit of the Pan America rider - whether tackling
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single level , and with all the advantages that a state-of-the-art , contemporary expo industry- specific facility brings to the exhibitor and visitor experience . There will be the traditional Custom Bike Show and Meet & Greet on the Saturday night , at The Mecca in The Deer District at , and more besides . rugged terrain or cruising down the highway ." Wrapped by a carbon fiber heat shield and end cap , this muffler weighs 19 % less than the stock system . That is a substantial
' Game Changer ' is an often overused phrase , but in the absence of any other motorcycle industry trade / B2B event in the Midwest currently , the ' market chatter ' among vendors is that this promises to be just exactly that . Watch out for full details being confirmed soon . www . dragspecialties . com
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