RIDING FREE FROM DC: Your Weekly Biker Bulletin from Inside the Beltway

By Bandit | August 28, 2019 | General Posts

Your Motorcycle Riders Foundation team in Washington, D.C. is pleased to provide riding folks with the latest information and updates on issues that impact the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists. Count on your MRF to keep you informed about a range of matters that are critical to the advancement of motorcycling and its associated lifestyle. Published weekly when the U.S. Congress is in session.

For the most part, D.C. in August is a very quiet time, both the House and the Senate are in recess until Labor Day. However, August does allow the D.C. team more face time with staff and the chance to follow up on legislative issues. Below are updates on a few of the projects the D.C. team has been working on in the last few weeks. Profiling Resolution – We are currently at 69 cosponsors listed publicly but we have received commitments from at least 3 other offices that they will be added shortly. We have gained great traction with important offices including members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). The CBC is a force within the Democratic House Caucus and has a large number of Members on the Judiciary Committee (where our resolution was referred). The D.C. team has done 147 in-person meetings since May, which covers 34% of Congress. That doesn’t count all the meetings our members did during “Bikers Inside the Beltway.” It’s fair to say that nearly half of Congress has heard from the Motorcycle Riders Foundation in person in the last 4 months. Our two main champions, Congressman Tim Walberg and Congressman Michael Burgess are very impressed with our efforts. We are making them look good. We are at 29 different states with at least one lawmaker signed on. This is a testament to the nationwide strength of the MRF. In early September we have a private strategy meeting scheduled with Congressman Walberg. We will make the case that, we at the MRF, have upheld our end of the bargain and driven numerous cosponsors to the resolution. Now it is time for our Capitol Hill champions to take the ball and get it in the end zone. We will need leaders like Mr. Walberg to make the final push and ask their colleagues to move the resolution forward to a vote. Autonomous Vehicle Legislation – Because of the hard work done by Megan and Tiffany previously, as well as the strong relationship our members from South Dakota, have with Senator Thune, the MRF was invited to offer comments and suggested language to both the House and Senate Committee considering AV legislation this Congress. In a joint letter from the MRF, Harley Davidson and the American Motorcyclist Association we outlined our priorities for autonomous vehicle legislation. The fact the MRF and the other motorcycle lobbying groups in D.C. were asked to participate in the drafting of the language is a good sign that motorcycles are being considered when this legislation is being drafted. Examples of our priorities include: Ensuring motorcycles are part of all testing and development procedures; AV manufacturers must be required to detail and make public how their vehicles identify motorcycles among other road users. Manufacturers must also include human error analysis in safety reports; and AV manufacturers must report incidents between AVs and motorcycles just as they would incidents between AVs and other road users. Manufacturers must also include human error analysis in crash data and reporting. Transportation Bill – The Senate Public Works Committee began the long process of crafting a transportation and infrastructure bill. The ball is then passed to the Senate Commerce Committee which has jurisdiction over NTSHA. This is where the motorcycle provisions like “funding for motorcycle only check points” will be considered. We have reached out to Senate Commerce Committee members and will do so with their colleagues in the House. This will likely be an important area where specific SMROs can be helpful with the targeted asked of their lawmakers. The timetable on a transportation bill is always moving but we are prepared to be part of the discussion whenever legislation is undertaken. We are excited to see everyone in Minnesota in September. Enjoy the rest of your Summer. Tiffany and Rocky

About Motorcycle Riders Foundation The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) provides leadership at the federal level for states’ motorcyclists’ rights organizations as well as motorcycle clubs and individual riders. The MRF is chiefly concerned with issues at the national and international levels that impact the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists. The MRF is committed to being a national advocate for the advancement of motorcycling and its associated lifestyle and works in conjunction with its partners to help educate elected officials and policymakers in Washington and beyond.

By Bandit | August 28, 2019 | General Posts

To celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 115th Anniversary year, the Motor Company is launching a custom revolution: Eight all-new Softail® models that merge the hard-riding performance of the Dyna® line with the unparalleled custom look of the Softail line.

Designed under the largest product development project in company history, the new bikes compared to prior year models feature a stiffer and significantly lighter frame built to harness the pulse-quickening torque of the new dual-counterbalanced Milwaukee-Eight® 107 and 114 engines. With high-performance dual-bending valve front suspension and an easily adjustable hidden rear mono-shock, the aggressively styled 2018 Softail models are faster, lighter and better handling than any of their Big Twin cruiser predecessors.

“The new Softail models are the result of the most extensive research and development program in the company’s history,” said Paul James, manager of product portfolio, Harley-Davidson. “Thousands of hours of research and testing were put into the complete ground-up design of these new cruisers. We focused on taking the total rider experience to a higher level, where authenticity, heritage and soul meet the modern edge of technology for a ride that must be felt to believe.

NEW CHASSIS

The handling of a Softail motorcycle enters a new era with a lighter, more rigid frame that elevates form and function to a higher plane, while maintaining the classic look of a hard tail and delivers a thoroughly modern ride. Benefits of the new chassis include increased lean angles, sharper turn-in response, quicker acceleration, nimble flick-ability, lighter weight, and easier side-stand liftoff than predecessor Softail and Dyna models. The steel foundation of the next generation of custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles has been forged.

Frame / swingarm

A new high stiffness carbon steel tubular frame forms the core of the 2018 Softail chassis. The completely redesigned frame and swingarm significantly increase the rigidity of the new chassis. The frame itself is 65 percent stiffer than the 2017 Softail frame, which leads to a 34 percent increase in overall chassis stiffness. The frame design achieves reduced complexity with a 50 percent reduction in component parts and a 22 percent reduction in welds. There are two unique swingarms, one for narrow and one for wide rear tires. The wide chassis is 15 percent lighter (13 pounds) and the narrow chassis is 20 percent (18 pounds) lighter than the 2017 Softail frame. The swingarm transfers rear wheel movement to the under-seat mono-shock while maintaining the pure, classic lines of a hard tail frame.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION

All-new front and rear suspension components are calibrated to match the dynamics of the new chassis, wheels and tires to enhance the comfort, control and performance of the 2018 Softail® motorcycles. The new high-performance dual-bending valve front suspension, which was first introduced on 2017 Touring models, delivers damping performance that is similar to a cartridge fork but with improved, more responsive damping characteristics. The suspension is optimized for both comfortable cruising and spirited riding with 130 mm of bump-devouring travel. Retuned and optimized rake and trail also enhance the motorcycles’ handling performance.

The new mono-shock rear suspension preserves the classic hard tail look while revamped geometry improves ride quality, traction and control. The new easily adjustable mono-shock enables a 240 pound range of payload capacity for increased passenger comfort and enhanced dynamic handling compared to 2017 Softail models.

Ride and handling agility

The all-new Softail models are up to 35 pounds* lighter than 2017 models, delivering an improved power-to-weight ratio that provides quicker acceleration, better braking and enhanced dynamic cornering capability combined with increased lean angles. Some models feature new tires specifically designed to work with the new Softail chassis and feature optimized constructions and improved compounds for a confident, long-wearing ride in all riding conditions. New seat designs and materials provide an improved fit for a wider range of riders and greater comfort for cruising. Bar none, the 2018 Softail models are the best handling cruisers Harley-Davidson has ever produced.

NEW POWERTRAIN

All 2018 Softail models get a new heartbeat from the most powerful engines ever offered in Harley-Davidson® Big Twin cruisers, the new Milwaukee-Eight® 107 and 114 V-Twins.

ICONIC LOOK

Milwaukee-Eight engines retain the iconic 45-degree V-Twin cylinder angle with a broad-shouldered top end accentuated by a single camshaft design that tapers to a slim bottom end for a muscular contour. The new Softail frame’s rigid engine mounting is engineered to tightly package the engine and reinforce the chassis stiffness.
SMOOTHER RUNNING & PURER SOUND

– Milwaukee-Eight engines for Softail models feature a refined dual internally counter-balanced system that reduces engine vibration while maintaining the familiar Harley-Davidson feel.

– Harley-Davidson’s trademark “potato-potato-potato” sound comes through strong with less intake and mechanical noise.

TWO ENGINE DISPLACEMENT OPTIONS

Milwaukee-Eight107 Engine

(107 CID; 1746cc) Standard on all models

100 mm bore and 4.375 inch stroke with 10.0:1 compression ratio
0-60 mph – 10 percent quicker acceleration than the High Output Twin Cam 103
60-80 mph/5th gear – 16 percent faster acceleration than the High Output Twin Cam 103
Milwaukee-Eight 114 Engine

(114 CID; 1868cc) Optional

Available on four models: Fat Bob® 114, Fat Boy® 114, Breakout® 114, Heritage Classic 114
102 mm bore and 4.5 inch stroke with 10.5:1 compression ratio
Ventilator Intake with 114 graphics and badging
Standard ABS
0-60 mph – Nine percent faster acceleration than the Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine
60-80 mph/5th gear -13 percent faster acceleration than the Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine
MODERN STYLING & DESIGN

Interpreting Harley-Davidson’s history, authenticity and styling DNA through a modern lens, the eight new Softail models feature all-new designs that strongly differentiate them from their predecessors and each other. From a new base of style, comfort and performance, the next generation of factory custom cruisers are ready for riders to take even higher with their own personalization.

“The authenticity of Harley-Davidson design comes by sweating the details from start to finish, ‘hard to do and hard to copy.’ Harley-Davidson motorcycles are not a commodity; they are handed down from generation to generation,” said Brad Richards, vice president of styling and design, Harley-Davidson. “We look at every nut and bolt on the bike, all the finishes, and every small detail. The new Softail frame is like a piece of art, and the more you take off the bike, the more beautiful it becomes. Its design speaks to the teamwork that our styling and engineering processes demand.”

EIGHT new SOFTAIL MODEL KEY FEATURES:

FAT BOY®

The legendary Fat Boy motorcycle that defined contemporary custom style for decades has outdone itself. Ripped and refined satin-chrome finishes deliver a bold, muscular styling statement showing off its powerful engine and new and improved ride and handling.

Aggressive, steamroller stance and front end design
– Modern-day interpretation of the classic headlight nacelle

– 160 mm front tire, the widest-ever on a Harley-Davidson production model, wraps the solid Lakester front wheel

31-pound weight reduction to previous model
Standard ABS
240 mm rear tire with solid Lakester rear wheel

Optional: Milwaukee-Eight 114 Engine

HERITAGE CLASSIC

Design cues evoke the blacked-out styling of vintage ‘50s Harley-Davidson models updated with a modern edge.

New detachable windscreen
New rigid, lockable, sealed, water-resistant saddlebags
Taller suspension with increased passenger and cargo payload capacity
32-pound weight reduction to previous model
Optional: Milwaukee-Eight 114 Engine

Standard cruise control and ABS

LOW RIDER®

Inspired by the individualism of the ‘70s custom chopper era that birthed the original, the new Low Rider model is lighter and faster with corner-carving handling unimaginable back in the day.

Throwback-style dual tank-mount speedo and tach gauges, headlight visor and fuel tank graphics
19-inch front and 16-inch rear Radiate cast wheels

2-into-2 Shotgun exhaust

SOFTAIL SLIM®

Stripped to its essential elements, the Softail Slim model pays homage to post-war custom bobbers with a narrow rear end, trimmed front fender, solo seat and minimal chrome.

Dark finishes adorn the laced wheels, Hollywood handlebar, and all-new front-end design
Low-slung tuck and roll seat
Bold and smooth new front nacelle and fork cover styling
35-pound weight reduction to previous model
DELUXE

A classic hi-line showstopper that stands out on any boulevard, the Deluxe glistens with bright chrome while delivering the ride of a seriously modern machine.

Signature all-LED lighting from front to back: headlight, running lights, Tombstone taillight and blade-like turn signals
Signature pull-back handlebar
33-pound weight reduction to previous model

Standard ABS

BREAKOUT®

With more lean angle and agility than ever imagined in a bike carrying so much dragster attitude and style, the all-new Breakout model takes long, lean muscle to a modern edge.

New smooth-top 3.5-gallon fuel tank
Long and wide with low-slung raked out 49 mm front forks
18-inch rear (240 mm tire) and 21-inch front (130 mm tire) Gasser-style gloss-black powder coated cast aluminum wheels
Distinctive Daymaker™ Signature LED headlamp
Low-profile, riser-mounted digital instrument screen
35-pound weight reduction to previous model
Standard ABS

Optional: Milwaukee-Eight 114 Engine

FAT BOB®

Asphalt-eating traction, pothole-devouring suspension, agile cornering, and a blacked-out take-no-prisoners look make the Fat Bob® model a groundbreaking motorcycle that could only come from Harley-Davidson.

2-1-2 upswept performance exhaust with a custom finish
Largest aggressively treaded tires from the Motor Company:150 mm front and 180 mm rear
Dual disc front brakes
3.6-gallon fuel tank
33-pound weight reduction to previous model
Inverted 43 mm cartridge style front forks

Optional: Milwaukee-Eight 114 Engine

STREET BOB®

A bare-bones bike with go-anywhere DNA, the all-new Street Bob motorcycle has a fists-in-the-wind attitude with nothing extra to weigh it down.

Smooth-top 3.5-gallon fuel tank
Black spoke wheels with chopped fenders
Low-profile, riser-mounted digital instrument screen
17-pound weight reduction to previous model

Lowest MSRP in Softail lineup

NEW TECHNOLOGY FEATURED ON EVERY SOFTAIL MODEL

Unique Daymaker™ Signature LED Headlamps on all models
Improved electrical system charging, more than doubled at idle speeds
Easily adjustable rear shock pre-load settings (method varies by model)
– Under seat spanner wrench: Softail Slim®, Street Bob®, Low Rider®

– External hand adjustment knob: Fat Bob, Fat Boy, Breakout®

– Under seat socket adjustment: Deluxe, Heritage Classic

Steering head mounted USB charge port
New instrumentation
Keyless ignition and security system standard
New fuel tanks
*Varies by model.

By Bandit | August 28, 2019 | General Posts

No Evidence That Climate Change Causes Weather Extremes: (6) Heat Waves

August 26, 2019

This Northern Hemisphere summer has seen searing, supposedly record high temperatures in France and elsewhere in Europe. According to the mainstream media and climate alarmists, the heat waves are unprecedented and a harbinger of harsh, scorching hot times to come.

But this is absolute nonsense. In this sixth and final post in the present series, I’ll examine the delusional beliefs that the earth is burning up and may shortly be uninhabitable, and that this is all a result of human-caused climate change. Heat waves are no more linked to climate change than any of the other weather extremes we’ve looked at.

The brouhaha over two almost back-to-back heat waves in western Europe is a case in point. In the second, which occurred toward the end of July, the WMO (World Meteorological Organization) claimed that the mercury in Paris reached a new record high of 42.6 degrees Celsius (108.7 degrees Fahrenheit) on July 25, besting the previous record of 40.4 degrees Celsius (104.7 degrees Fahrenheit) set back in July, 1947. And a month earlier during the first heat wave, temperatures in southern France hit a purported record 46.0 degrees Celsius (114.8 degrees Fahrenheit) on June 28.

How convenient to ignore the past! Reported in Australian and New Zealand newspapers from August, 1930 is an account of an earlier French heatwave, in which the temperature soared to a staggering 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Loire valley, located in central France. That’s a full 4.0 degrees Celsius (7.2 degrees Fahrenheit) above the so-called record just mentioned in southern France, where the temperature in 1930 may well have equaled or exceeded the Loire valley’s towering record.

And the same newpaper articles reported a temperature in Paris that same day of 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), stating that back in 1870 the thermometer had reached an even higher, unspecified level there – quite possibly above the July 2019 “record” of 42.6 degrees Celsius (108.7 degrees Fahrenheit).

The same duplicity can be seen in proclamations about past U.S. temperatures. Although it’s frequently claimed that heat waves are increasing in both intensity and frequency, there’s simply no scientific evidence for such a bold assertion. The following figure charts official data from NOAA (the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) showing the yearly number of days, averaged over all U.S. temperature stations, from 1895 to 2017 with extreme temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) and 41 degrees Celsius (105 degrees Fahrenheit).

The next figure shows NOAA’s data for the year in which the record high temperature in each U.S. state occurred. Of the 50 state records, a total of 32 were set in the 1930s or earlier, but only seven since 1990.

It’s obvious from these two figures that there were more U.S. heat waves in the 1930s, and they were hotter, than in the present era of climate hysteria. Indeed, the annual number of days on which U.S. temperatures reached 100 degrees, 95 degrees or 90 degrees Fahrenheit has been steadily falling since the 1930s. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)’s Heat Wave Index for the 48 contiguous states also shows clearly that the 1930s were the hottest decade.

Globally, it’s exactly the same story, as depicted in the figure below.

Of the seven continents, six recorded their all-time record high temperatures before 1982, three records dating from the 1930s or before; only Asia has set a record more recently (the WMO hasn’t acknowledged the 122 degrees Fahrenheit 1930 record in the Loire region). And yet the worldwide baking of the 1930s didn’t set the stage for more and worse heat waves in the years ahead, even as CO₂ kept pouring into the atmosphere – the scenario we’re told, erroneously, that we face today. In fact, the sweltering 1930s were followed by global cooling from 1940 to 1970.

Contrary to the climate change narrative, the recent European heat waves came about not because of global warming, but rather a weather phenomenon known as jet stream blocking. Blocking results from an entirely different mechanism than the buildup of atmospheric CO₂, namely a weakening of the sun’s output that may portend a period of global cooling ahead. A less active sun generates less UV radiation, which in turn perturbs winds in the upper atmosphere, locking the jet stream in a holding or blocking pattern. In this case, blocking kept a surge of hot Sahara air in place over Europe for extended periods.

t should be clear from all the evidence presented above that mass hysteria over heat waves and climate change is completely unwarranted. Current heat waves have as little to do with global warming as floods, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires.

–Science under Attack

This is a series of articles. Check them out at https://www.scienceunderattack.com/blog/2019/8/26/no-evidence-that-climate-change-causes-weather-extremes-6-heat-waves-33

–Bandit

By Wayfarer | August 27, 2019 | General Posts

Article By Rogue – Honoring Those Who Stand Out in Motorcycling

The breakfast is held every year to honor people who have made a difference in motorcycling. There are numerous categories just like the things that make up the wonderful life of motorcycling.

The event was held at the Lodge at Deadwood on Wednesday August 7, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

It was a pleasure to see these people inducted as they are all deserving.

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By Wayfarer | August 27, 2019 | General Posts

There are few better ways to kick-off a new partnership than by riding motorcycles together. The open road brings those that ride together closer together through ritualistic moments of shared experience on the journey along the way.

Emails get ignored, phones muted, camaraderie ensues, and the mind begins to relax as you start to live more in the moment. So, to kick off a new partnership with META, they went on a motorcycle road trip together from Denver to Sturgis and back. Here’s some of their journey.

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By Bandit | August 27, 2019 | General Posts

I bring various publications and other items back with me from many of my trips to events. This year was no different.

I was using the 2019 Official Sturgis Publication put out by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum to make sure I had information correct in the article I was doing on the Hall Of Fame Induction Breakfast.

If you went to Sturgis, I hope you picked up a copy, if not you may want to contact the museum and see if they have any left. www.sturgismuseum.com

Well to my Surprise on page 37 is my photo on a Collector Card Hot Damn, Made my day.

It appears that the Motorcycle Museum and Hall Of Fame has decided to create a way to further share the accomplishments of people in motorcycling by producing these Collector Cards.

Contact them for more information on the publication and or the card collection.

By Bandit | August 27, 2019 | General Posts

NECK-AND-NECK at the EASYRIDERS RODEO in FOWLERVILLE, MI

Gifted with great weather, tons of campers and party goers, the Easyriders Rodeo kicked in to high gear in Fowlerville, Michigan last weekend and the party continued in the campground well into the wee hours of the night. The only bad news was the passing of actor, director and screen writer Peter Fonda. Fonda’s movie Easy Rider exposed the country to kustom motorbikes and the freedom and adventure of the ‘ride’. We paid tribute to Fonda at the Rodeo and a bunch of our guests took photos of Captain America and the Billy Bike to remember him and his contribution to the community.

The top finishers at the Rodeo Games in Fowlerville were father and son duo Robert and Jason Tabor. No surprises there. Robert is an 11 time Easyriders Rodeo Champion and his son has made Top Cowboy ten times. Separated by a mere 100 points in the overall Rodeo Tour standings, they’ll be tough to beat at the final Rodeo tour stop in Chillicothe, OH.

Can Jason Tabor finish on top and even the score with his dad, or will Robert Tabor rack up his 12th National Championship and solidify his position at the top of the Rodeo pack? Come out to the Rodeo Labor Day weekend and find out.

The Last Stop on the Rodeo Tour is this Weekend!

If you don’t have plans this weekend, there’s still hope, the Easyriders Rodeo roars in to Chillicothe, OH August 29-September 2. Go to www.easyridersevents for more info.

We’ve Got Some Awesome Entertainment This Year!

Attention Gold Rush Campers

• Guests attempting to camp or stage next to any public roadway, including, but not limited to, State Route 104, State Route 207, Fairgrounds Road, and any other public roads or highways will be ticketed, towed at owners expense, or face more serious consequences by law enforcement personnel
•Additional camping options are listed on our website at www.easyridersevents.com
• You may stage with the Gold Rushers at the EXIT GATE no earlier than
Sunday, August 25th at 8am. DO NOT stage with General Camping.

By Wayfarer | August 26, 2019 | General Posts

Choppers will never die – Lovering’s Millenium Chopper

The Consigliere Bike and Game Story

by Terry Lovering

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Weekend Round-Up for August 26, 2019

Torpedo, Bonneville, Easyriders and 2019 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials

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By Wayfarer | August 26, 2019 | General Posts

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By Wayfarer | August 26, 2019 | General Posts

Foothill Ranch, Calif. (August 25, 2019) – The final round of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship saw Monster Energy®/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Adam Cianciarulo capture his first AMA Pro Motocross 250 title aboard his KX™250 this weekend in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The title is the 15th 250 class motocross championship for Kawasaki, the most 250 class motocross championships of any manufacturer and confirmed the Kawasaki sweep as both teams secured the title in the 250 and 450 classes. Monster Energy® Kawasaki rider Eli Tomac finished the season strong as he went on to capture another overall victory (3-1).

Cianciarulo kicked off the day with a 30-point advantage and lined up for the first moto of the 250 class poised and prepared to fight for the title. As the gate dropped, Cianciarulo positioned himself in fourth around Turn 1. Cianciarulo quickly made his way into third and patiently waited to make his move into second; he knew he needed to finish second in order to clinch the championship and with only three laps remaining, he did just that.

Without the stress of the ultimate goal, Cianciarulo had the luxury of coasting through the final moto but in typical fashion, he charged through the field after the gate dropped on Moto 2. Once again, Cianciarulo sat comfortably in third for the majority of the moto before dropping back into fourth to finish and going on to celebrate the championship with the entire team on the podium. Cianciarulo finished the day with 2-4 moto scores for third overall meaning he never finished off the overall podium this season with 12 straight podiums.

Although the championships was the focus, teammates Garrett Marchbanks and Martin Davalos both had the goal to close out the season on a high note as well. Marchbanks managed to finish 11^th in Moto 1, after having to make his way up from 23^rd on the first lap. Unfortunately, Davalos was unable to complete the first moto after running into a mechanical issue early on in the race.

Both riders were able to bounce back in Moto 2 as Marchbanks raced to his best finish of the season in seventh, going 11-7 for ninth overall and Davalos captured a top-10 finish for his last 250 class moto, going 39-10 for 16^th overall. Marchbanks and Davalos finished 14^th and 18^th in the 250 class championship points standings, respectively.

“The road to this championship has been a journey. I grew up in the Team Green program and many people had such high expectations but because of injuries, I’ve been unable to fulfill those expectations until now. I wouldn’t change a thing though. I have learned so much, grown as a person and appreciate this moment more than I could have imagined. I’m just so emotional thinking about this accomplishment my entire Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team and I have achieved; we have worked so hard for this and I really put my mind to it. I wanted this title so badly, now it’s time to celebrate!” – Adam Cianciarulo

“It’s been a challenging season, but I’m proud to have officially wrapped up my second Pro Motocross season. I continue to learn and grow as a person and an athlete, and I look forward to continue working with the team to find even more success.” – Garrett Marchbanks

“There have been a lot of ups and downs and a few challenges I’ve had to overcome this year. I wanted to make sure and give it my all today for my last 250 class ride. I can’t thank Mitch and the team enough for everything they do to support me. They are and have always been in my corner and now I’m just looking forward to what‘s next.” – Martin Davalos

After securing the 450 class championship at the penultimate round last week, Tomac arrived with a relaxed demeanor to take on the final round of the season. As the gate dropped, Tomac and teammate Joey Savatgy launched out the gate aboard their KX™450 motorcycles in front of the 40-rider field. Savatgy nearly grabbed the holeshot and remained in second for the first two opening laps before Tomac made his way around him on Lap 3. Nearly halfway through the moto, Savatgy was passed once more but was determined to hold on to his position from there, crossing the finish line with his best moto finish of the season in fourth. Tomac battled for the lead throughout the moto to ultimately finish third.

Moto 2 in the 450 class saw both KX™ motorcycles out front once again but it was the No. 17 machine of Savatgy who grabbed the holeshot to lead the opening lap. Halfway through the moto, Savatgy was passed by Tomac and four other contenders to drop to sixth, where he went on to finish. However, around that same time Tomac had maneuvered his way to the front to lead the remaining laps of the moto. The newly crowned champion took the checkered flag to capture the last moto win of the season, going 3-1 for his sixth overall victory of the season.

Savatgy returned for the final round after taking the weekend off to celebrate the birth of his first child determined to finish the season strong by riding up front all day and earning his best finish of the season with fourth place overall (4-6). Savatgy finished 11^th in the 450 class championship points standings.

The success didn’t end at the track as MX Sports and NBC Sports hosted an end of season banquet, where Kawasaki was awarded multiple awards as well, including the coveted Manufacturer of the Year award and Monster Energy Kawasaki named Team of the Year. Tomac and Cianciarulo’s mechanics were each awarded Mechanic of the Year in the respective classes in addition to Mitch Payton receiving Team Manager of the Year.

“What an incredible day and season it’s been. I came here this weekend feeling fortunate we were able to secure the championship already; that really took all the weight off my shoulders. My goal was to run my race, finish strong and remain healthy, it was just icing on the cake to finish the last round with the overall win. I’m still on cloud nine and can’t thank the entire Monster Energy Kawasaki team enough for everything they have provided me with this year in order to bring home our third championship.“ – Eli Tomac

“Today was an incredible feeling. I finally feel like I was where I’m supposed to be, running up front. I’ve been able to put together decent motos in the last couple of rounds, but I was just feeling it today and the team set me up with an excellent bike to match it.” – Joey Savatgy

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By Bandit | August 28, 2019 | General Posts

NEW CHASSIS, ENGINE & DESIGN: HARLEY-DAVIDSON INTRODUCES NEXT CUSTOM REVOLUTION WITH EIGHT NEW ICONIC SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES

By Bandit | August 28, 2019 | General Posts