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A
veteran group of motorcycle racers and enthusiasts began gathering at
the Kitty Hawk Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, Sept 7. By Wednesday morning,
the Hilton's parking lot began to take on the flavor of an antique motorcycle
meet as many of the riders and helpers pulled their vintage motorcycles
out of trailers and began getting them ready for the race. The rules
state the motorcycles must have been manufactured before 1916 and most
of the motorcycles look as if they were recently pulled out of barns
and cleaned up for the race. The official race start occurs at the Wright
Brothers Memorial on Friday, Sept. 10 at 10:am. The vintage Motorcycles
will be on display for public viewing between 8:30 to 10:30 AM. At 9:00
AM: Official Start Time for the Race: 10:00 AM: Starting in Kitty Hawk,
racers will attempt to reach Santa Monica, California by September 26
using back roads. see
official website .... See
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| Honda Goldwing Crashes in Kill Devil Hills | ||
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About
5 PM on Sat Aug 4th, this Honda Goldwing motorcycle was clipped while
going through the traffic light at First St and the bypass in Kill Devil
Hills. There were no reports of serious injuries as a result of the
crash. Pictures submitted
by Steven Blankenburg |
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| Elizabeth City Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash | ||
| Antron
Johnson, 23 died from injuries suffered after he lost control of his
1998 Yamaha motorcycle and struck a tree at the corner of Maryland Avenue
and Herrington Road on Monday evening, Sept. 6, 2010. Witnesses reported
Johnson appeared to have mechanical problems with the motorcycle just
before he crashed. |
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Cannonball
Endurance Cross Country Motorcycle Race Leaves Kitty Hawk on Sept 10, 2010.......... |
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race across country will begin on Friday, September 10 when the vintage
motorcycles will be on display at the Wright Brothers National Memorial
in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Motorcycles will be on display for public
viewing between 8:30 to 10:30 AM. At 9:00 AM. Official Start Time for
the Race: 10:00 AM: Starting in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the vintage
motorcycle endurance race will feature pre-1916 motorcycles attempting
to cross the United States on secondary roads and finish the great endeavor
in Santa Monica, California by September 26. see
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| A Dangerously Delicious Ride through Maryland | ||
| 2010 Outer Banks Rally Schedule | ||
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| Craven County
Chapter #40, DAV 1st Annual Ride and Poker Run for POW/MIA's and 9/11.......... |
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| Ride will start at New Bern Harley Davidson on
September 11th, 2010 with an 8:00am registration. The ride will go
to Pamlico County DAV, Chopper Toys and Britt Motorsports in Morehead
City, Onslow DAV then back to Harley of New Bern for BBQ, Raffles
and Prizes.
Motorcycles,
Automobiles and any other forms of transportation are welcomed!
We are taking sponsors
for the t-shirts at 75.00 for the back and 125.00 for the sleeve. We
need the sponsors logo and money by August 25th if you know anyone that
would like to sponsor. |
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| Outer Banks Bike Fest October 1-3, 2010 | ||
Outer
Banks & Nags Head Harley-Davidson-2 miles north of the Wright Memorial
Bridge & MP 13. The best fall motorcycle rally in North Carolina!
Bike Show, Poker Run, Guided Tours, Party Spots, Vendors, Food, Live
Music & more! Activities span Currituck all the way down to Ocracoke
Island! 252-338-8866 |
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| Third Annual
Wreath Ride to the Vietnam Moving Wall October 16th |
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It's
official, the 2010, 3rd Annual Wreath Ride date has been moved from
November 13, 2010 to October 16, 2010. This year the, Sgt. Mac Foundation
is proud to present a week long display of the Vietnam Moving Wall.
The Sgt. Mac Foundation, American Legion Post 288, Coinjock NC &
Outer Banks H.O.G. have joined together to bring the Vietnam Moving
Wall to Currituck County NC. Riders are expected from a three state
area to take part in the 3rd Annual Wreath Ride and the 5 year Anniversary
of the National Wreath Project. For further datails please visit www.sgtmac.orgThe
Vietnam Moving Wall will be on display at Sound Park from October 14th
- 18th. . Questions please contact John McColley, 7453-3320 see
facebook page |
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| Check
Out the Outer Banks Harley-Davidson Ride Calender |
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| Send in your Rally
Notices, Pictures editorobfp@gmail.com |
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| OBX & NC Motorcycle News | ||
| Robert
C. Gette 38, of Charlotte, N.C Dies While Motorcycle Racing at Virginia International Raceway |
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Gette crashed
his motorcycle trying to avoid a crash in front of him and as he was
getting up another motorcycle driven by a 12 year old racer struck and
killed him. The unidentified 12 year old was taken to Duke Hospital
with serious injuries. |
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| North
Carolina Couple Riding Naked on Motorcycle Injured in Crash....... |
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Steven
Sheals 38 was riding his motorcycle east on Meadowview Road in Onslow
County with Jennifer Smith 30, on the back, both naked, when their motorcycle
ran off the right side of the road. Officials report that Sheals and
Smith were thrown from the motorcycle and Smith suffered a broken leg
and arm in the crash, however she still managed to crawl a third of
a mile for help. Officials report that both Sheals and Smith were not
wearing clothes at the time of the accident and that alcohol was a factor
in the crash. Sheals was taken to New Hanover Regional Hospital where he is in fair condition, while Smith was treated and released from Onslow Memorial Hospital. Both are expected to recover from their injuries Sheals, a US Marine, was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, driving without a license, license revoked, expired inspection, no insurance and not wearing a helmet. |
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| Outer
Banks Motorcyclist Dies from Injuries Sustained in Kill Devil Hills Crash.......... |
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Victor
Wilson, 33, of Kill Devil Hills died in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
as a result of injuries he suffered on Friday, May 21,when a pickup
truck driven by John Yukish, 73, of Kitty Hawk pulled out of the Outer
Banks Brewing Station on U.S. 158 in Kill Devil Hills and struck Wilson's
Harley Davidson motorcycle. |
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Passenger on Motorcycle Dies after Motorcycle Crosses Center Line and Strikes Truck in Corolla |
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A fatal motorcycle accident dampened spirits at the
Outer Banks Bike Week festivities on Tuesday, April 20 when Linda Monelavongsa,
27, died after the motorcycle she was a passenger on went out of control,
crossed the center line and hit a truck moving in the opposite direction
around 2:45 pm. She was reported dead at the scene. Her fiance, Preston
Cox, 30 who was operating the bike was taken to Sentara Norfolk General
Hospital for a broken pelvis. They were visiting Outer Banks Bike Week
from from Baldwinsville New York. This was the first reported motorcycle
fatality related to Outer Banks Bike Week in 2010.
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| Manteo
High School Graduate Tom Serine Completes 5,524 Mile Motorcycle Journey to Newfoundland............Read Full Report |
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| Former
Pitt County Deputy Sheriff Accused of Smoking Marijuana & Public Nudity in Outer Banks Bar During Biker Party............ |
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| A
panel of the N.C. Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission
say they have evidence that former Pitt County Deputy Sheriff Michelle
Pollard smoked marijuana at the Sunset Bar in Kitty Hawk during 2006.
In addition, Pollard has been accused of participating in a wet T-shirt
contest at the bar and publicly exposing her breasts during that contest
and at a biker rodeo on a later date. In response to the accusations,
Pollard said she was drugged prior to participating in the wet T-shirt
contest and denied the other charges. |
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| Outer
Banks Harley-Davidson HOG Club Officers Fired......... Letter to Editor |
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| OBX
HOG Chapter members, It is with sad hearts that we step down from our
positions of Director and Treasurer of the Outer Banks Harley Owner
Group, effective April 29, 2009. We have been asked to do so by the
Owner and General Manager of Outer Banks Harley Davidson Dealership.
We were informed that we have not led the chapter in the right direction
and have not been supportive of the dealership nor have we maintained
adequate communication. As charter members of the organization we have
always felt a strong sense of commitment to the chapter and the dealership.
Our time and efforts extended to the chapter for the past eight plus
years have not been in vain because we feel good about what we have
accomplished with our fellow members. We have made many friends and
have sincere pride in having been a part of a group that exemplified
family and fun through motorcycles. |
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| We
appreciate all the support of the chapter members while we were in our
positions. Thank you. Our hope is that the new direction brings happiness
to those involved. Sincerely, John and Betty Jones. See More Letters on Firings |
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| OBX Ride Reports | ||
| Touring Hatteras Island | ||
| Mention
the name Cape Hatteras and most people think of stormy weather. I determined
to find out more about the remote island just off the coast of North
Carolina. With a map, a few notes gathered from researching on the internet
and my old 1981 BMW R100 RS motorcycle, I set out to explore the island
on July 11, 2007 in an effort to learn more about the islands history
and culture.
Read the complete report. |
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| Lake Mattamuskeet Motorcycle Ride | ||
| Are
you looking for an interesting place to ride your motorcycle on the
Outer Banks? This unique route could be the one you don't want to miss!
Ride to Lake Mattamuskeet |
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| Roanoke Island by Motorcycle | ||
| A
good place to begin a motorcycle tour of mysterious Roanoke Island,
nestled between the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the US mainland
is at the Fort Raleigh National Historical Site, located on the north
side of the island. |
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| Special Motorcycle Features | ||
| Sturgis Bike Week Virtual Tour | ||
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| Warning
!!!!!!!! Adult Content ENTER STURGIS RALLY HERE |
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| Vampire
Bikers Discovered in North Carolina Mountains by R Jarrell |
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| Tom Serine's Cross Country Motorcycle Trip | ||
| Manteo
High School graduate Tom Serine recently completed a 7,500 ride on his
750 cc Honda Shadow to the western part of the US. The trip from North
Carolina to the west coast was planned just so he could experience the
thrill of riding his motorcycle along legendary Highway 1, north from
San Francisco; a gnarly stretch of two lane asphalt that hugs the Pacific
coastline. Read
the complete story |
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| Kitty
Hawk Collector Covets German Iron |
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| Brent
Hollowell lives in Kitty Hawk and probably has the largest collection
of BMW motorcycles and parts of anyone in North Carolina. Brent began
his association with BMW motorcycles in the late 70's when he was employed
as a motorcycle courier in Washington DC.
See the complete story |
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| A
Brief History of Honda Motorcycles |
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| Soichiro
Honda began producing motorcycles in Japan about 1946 to satisfy a thirst
for cheap transportation in war devastated Japan. Honda began his effort
by installing military surplus engines in bicycles. As Honda became
more prosperous, he designed his own 50cc engine for the bicycles. The
first motorcycle that featured a completely Honda designed motor and
frame was produced in 1949. It was called the Model D for Dream. The
success of this model was quickly followed by the model J Benly.
Read the complete story |
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| Jesse
James Flys Car On The Outer Banks |
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| Jesse
James of Monster Garage fame built a special flying car in his monster
garage, brought it to the Outer Banks and flew it at the Currituck Airport
to honor the Wright Brothers for their first flight.
Read story |
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| An
Outer Banker's Fibronucci Chronicles |
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| BMW
Riders and Friends Gather for Outer Banks Motorcycle Therapy |
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| Motorcycle
Adventurer Rides Through the Outer Banks |
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| Kwinci
Lundahl 29, a business major from Las Vegas, Nevada rode her Yamaha
Star motorcycle into Kitty Hawk Saturday Afternoon, October 14, 2006
after spending about 40 days on the road from her starting point in
New York. A journey that she says is not expected to end for another
two years, when she expects to reach her destination in California..
See
complete story. |
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| Origins of BMW Motorcycles | ||
| Vincent Black Shadow | ||
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| Manteo
High School Graduate
Tom Serine Completes 2009 Western Motorcycle Tour |
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| OBX Bike Week 2008 Pictures | ||
| Manteo
High School Graduate Tom Serine Completes 12,575 Mile Motorcycle Journey |
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| My
first act of preparation was to purchase the book Alaska by Motorcycle
by Dr. Gregory W. Frazier, a well known motorcyclist adventurer who
has motorcycled around the world 5 times. He provided some excellent
details on the road conditions from Canada and Alaska and recommendations
on what to bring, road hazards, wildlife, and roads to travel. I am
the proud owner of a 2002 Honda Shadow 750 which unfortunately was not
on the list of recommended bikes . Who would have guessed? The list
of candidates consisted mostly of dual sports including the Kawasaki
KLR 650 and the BMW GS. Well, I didn’t really want to drop quarter
of a mortgage on a new motorcycle (maybe next time BMW). The KLR 650
looked like the right bike. It had a reputation to be very tough and
dependable, however, I was concerned about how such an off road bike
would ride on the interstate. So, I decided to stick it out with my
trusty 750(fingers crossed once again).Read
the full report |
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| VINTAGE
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| Moto Guzzi Racing in Europe | ||
| Vintage BMW Motorcycle Racing | ||
| BMW Airhead History | ||
| Early BMW Motorcycles | ||
| Honda Victory 1961 Isle of Man | ||
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