The AMA, which was founded in 1924, has over 250,000 members, and chapters throughout the United States. Its web site provides links to information on its many activities—AMA Pro Racing, current news topics, rider education, and legislative issues of interest to the motorcycle community. The site also contains a Motorcyclists’ Glossary at http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/Glossary.aspas well as a link to its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum at http://www.ama-cycle.org/museum/index.asp.
A source of information on hard-to-find parts, expertise, and information on the early days of the motorcycle. The site includes a discussion forum for antique motorcycle enthusiasts.
The Web site of a recent exhibition at the Guggenheim
Las Vegas Museum, October 7th, 2001- January 5th, 2003. This site contains selected images of motorcycles from the exhibition, as well as a timeline of information on the history of motorcycles, from their invention in 1868 (19mph) through 2001 (175mph+). "The principal objective is to include examples of the most important and seminal machines in motorcycle history.” (from the website)
From Adler to Zundapp and everything in between. This useful, searchable directory of motorcycle-related links is an invaluable resource for the motorcycle aficionado. It provides information on motorcycle clubs throughout the world, as well as links to restoration specialists, parts dealers, and rider education and safety information.
Information on The Harley-Davidson Company throughout the world, translated into a variety of languages. The United States site contains general product information, as well as the details of Harley-Davidson’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. It also provides a timeline of the notable events and innovations of Harley-Davidson’s first 100 years, 1903-2003. [http://www.harley-davidson.com/CO/HIS/en/history.asp?bmLocale=en_US].
An organization supporting the interests of motorcycle manufacturers, distributors, and other associated businesses. Provides a calendar of industry-sponsored events.
"Motorcycle NewsWire™ is a world wide media company that is dedicated to improving communications with in the motorcycle industry. We are proud to be the largest service of its kind, providing news and information to the industry's leading magazines, newspapers, e-zines and web sites." (from their Web site)
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Provides the latest information on motorcycle safety issues, insurance, and the helmet laws of various states, (Note: the NHTSA’s home page is also well worth a look at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/.)
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation develops courses and provides information and education to riders at all skill levels. The site contains a feature called, "The Motorcycle Challenge," that presents a series of simulations and questions to test the knowledge of riders with basic, intermediate, and advanced skills.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation develops courses and provides information and education to riders at all skill levels. The site contains a feature called, "The Motorcycle Challenge," that presents a series of simulations and questions to test the knowledge of riders with basic, intermediate, and advanced skills.
