From: http://www.petersonskeywestpokerrun.com/

KEY WEST HARLEY DAVIDSON POKER RUN IS A PETERSON TRADITION

Thirty-six years ago, Phil Peterson came up with the idea of a poker run to boost the motorcycle business, and the Key West tourist trade during the slow September season. What started with 46 riders has grown to become South Florida’s biggest motorcycle party weekend of the year. Today, more than 10,000 riders from all over the U.S. enjoy this event. They rumble from Miami to Key West, enjoying the sunshine, ocean breezes, and riding on the many bridges that cross over the beautiful turquoise water.

Along the way, they make five stops and draw a card at each stop. The winner is the lucky rider who draws the best hand. This year, if you draw one of the top ten hands, you get a chance to play one round of Texas Hold’em at The Guy Harvey Bar & Grill, located on Greene Street, across from Sloppy Joes. The Round will begin Saturday Night at 11:00 p.m., featuring a winner take all, a brand new Sportster 1200 Custom! The City of Key West blocks off an eight-block area of Duval Street. A bike show is held in front of Rick’s/ Durty Harry’s and Sloppy Joe’s Bar on Saturday. Locals, tourists, and bikers all enjoy the sights and sounds of this mini-Mardi Gras with its carnival atmosphere, music, food, cold Budweiser, and Pepsi.

Everyone benefits, because over the years, these bikers have brought millions of dollars to the Key West economy and charities like the Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club, who have collected hundreds of thousands of dollars for their worthy causes. If motorcycles ever had a bad reputation with some people, this long-time charity event has gone a long way to giving riders credibility and respect.

Riders who want to participate in this year’s 36th Annual Phil Peterson’s Key West Poker Run can sign up at Peterson’s Harley-Davidson of Miami N.W 194th Street, and U.S. 441 or at the new Peterson’s Harley-Davidson South, S.W. 198th St., and U.S. Highway 1 where the turnpike crosses over U.S.1 in Cutler Bay.

You can purchase your poker hands starting September 1st, September 13th and 14th at our Open House, and until 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 20th. The Poker Run does not begin until Friday, September 19th at 8:00 a.m., and ends in Key West on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. We request a $10 donation per hand, and there is no limit to the number of hands you can play. Any make of motorcycle, car, or truck is welcome. It doesn’t matter what you ride or drive, just don’t miss this one-of-a-kind biking event!!

This proved to be somewhat popular in the past, so why not try again! So whats the process?

It’s quite easy:

1. Buy a new Harley Davidson Sportster 883 or 1200 on or before August 1, 2009
2. Ride it and enjoy it for an entire year, and of course keep it well maintained and in good condition
3. Trade it in within one year of purchase date for a new Dyna, Softail, VRSC, or Touring model and get the original MSRP value of your Sportster!!

How cool is that!?  If you’ve been thinking about buying the new Harley Davidson 883, now is the time to do it!  You’ve got nothing to lose and lots of upside if you decide you want to go bigger.

What are you waiting for, check out all the details at www.h-d.com/ridefree

You don’t have to dig too deep to get yourself a sweet little Harley Davidson 883 Iron, all you have to do is give a little bit of your time and a pint of blood and you could be riding away on that sweet new Harley Davidson Iron!  This sweepstakes is open to legal residents and licensed drivers of Ohio and Michigan, 18 years of age and older only.  One lucky blood donor will be rewarded with a Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 from Napoleon Harley-Davidson.

All you have to do to enter is give blood at a participating Red Cross blood drive (see map for counties where you can give, click on map for listing of blood donation venues) through Sept. 26 and enter a sweepstakes drawing for a Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883, donated by Napoleon Harley-Davidson Sales & Service.  Retail Value of the Sportster Iron 883 is $7,899.

After September 26, 2009,  100 finalists are to be randomly selected and invited to Napoleon Harley-Davidson Oct. 3 for the sweepstakes’ drawing. One very lucky finalist will win the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 on October 3, 2009.  Finalists must be present at Napoleon Harley-Davidson, October 3, 2009 at 3 p.m. to be eligible to win the Grand Prize Sportster Iron 883.  The only downside is you must pay all associated local, state and federal taxes.  If you can’t pay them, someone else wins the bike!

Complete rules for the sweepstakes can be found at givebloodtoday.org.

Do a good deed today, and you may be riding the hot new Harley Davidson 883 Iron this fall!
]]> http://harleydavidson883.org/give-blood-win-a-harley-davidson-883-iron/feed/ 0 http://harleydavidson883.org/win-a-harley-davidson-883-iron/ http://harleydavidson883.org/win-a-harley-davidson-883-iron/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:50:44 +0000 admin http://harleydavidson883.org/?p=52 If you live in Pennsylvania or Maryland, you can’t pass up this easy opportunity to win a brand new Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Iron!   Rutter’s is running a gas giveaway from May 25, 2009 through August 30, 2009, giving free gas for one year for 8 lucky customers, and a brand new Harley Davidson 883 Iron for the very lucky 9th winner.  That’s right a BRAND NEW Harley Davidson Sportster  883 Iron, courtesy of Rutter’s and Kunzler & Company.  Each of the winners will be chosen through a random drawing, so your chances are pretty good!

All you have to do to enter the contest is purchase any of Rutter’s special monthly food and beverage specials and you’ll receive an entry form for each purchase.  The more you purchases you make, the more entry forms you get, so you can really improve your odds of winning the Harley Davidson 883 Iron.

Participants must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Pennsylvania or Maryland at the time of entry. No purchase is necessary to participate.

So get shopping at Rutter’s now, and before you know it you could be riding your brand new Harley Davidson 883 Iron to Rutters for your next beef jerky and Bud Light purchase!

]]> http://harleydavidson883.org/win-a-harley-davidson-883-iron/feed/ 0 http://harleydavidson883.org/harley-davidson-883-iron-only-bright-spot-in-hd-sales-numbers/ http://harleydavidson883.org/harley-davidson-883-iron-only-bright-spot-in-hd-sales-numbers/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:05:04 +0000 admin http://harleydavidson883.org/?p=46 Despite the surge in popularity of the new Harley Davidson 883 Iron, and marketing power of Harley Davidson, nothing could stop a sales slide at Harley Davidson dealers around the world.  Recent sales figures released in analysis by Robert W. Baird & Company, show new bike sales down 20 – 25% from the similar period last year, while used bike sales were down 5 – 10% in the period.    The hot Harley Davidson 883 Iron is the only model dealers are having success with and can’t keep the model in stock, and despite the economic turmoil, continues to sell at a furious pace

Harley Davidson dealers are looking to the newest Sportster (883) to save them from a complete sales disaster this year, saying the new Harley Davidson Iron 883 is a motorcycle riders love  to ride.  Baird expects HD to sell 63,000 to 67,000 motorcycles in this period, down from 71,000 previous year.

Dealers are clamoring for more Harley Davidison 883 Irons, noting demand is still increasing for the popular new model, and need to take advantage of the surge in demand while they can.

Harley Davidson had shied away from discounting as a means to increase sales, as it doesn’t want to damage the brand, however, dealers continue to offer discounts.  Some larger stores have been accused of doing the wrong thing by discounting to a no profit price, hurting their chances at getting through this current economic crisis.

Other noteworthy quotes from the Baird survey:

• “Traffic is slow, but we are still ahead of last year.”
• “‘Retail’ is not and no longer part of our vocabulary.”
• “Down 40 percent”
• “No traffic – very slow.”
• “This week set all-time record sales.”
• “We have picked up, but my inventory level is starting to get low on certain models.”
• “Little traffic, too much discounting.”

Adding to the sales woes was the wet, rainy weather across much of the US this spring, as well as the less than spectacular SuperRide promotion targeting new to Harley Davidson cyclists to come in and test drive a Harley for the first time.  This has proved far less successful than the popular Sportster trade in program.  The trade in program helped bring in much more sales and maintained the legendary Harley Davidson loyalty and brand.

]]> http://harleydavidson883.org/harley-davidson-883-iron-only-bright-spot-in-hd-sales-numbers/feed/ 1 http://harleydavidson883.org/visco-elastic-foam-mattress/ http://harleydavidson883.org/visco-elastic-foam-mattress/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:06:23 +0000 admin http://harleydavidson883.org/?p=40 This is way off topic, but I just had to let you know about the Visco Elastic Foam Mattress, better known as Visco Memory Foam Mattress. With a Visco Elastic Foam Mattress, you can get such a great nights sleep and help alleviate spinal back pain and soreness from pressure points.

A Visco Elastic Foam Mattress is really just the generic term for memory foam mattress.  These mattresses have become SO very popular over the last few years, as people look to find a more comfortable and therapeutic sleep alternative to the old fashioned and out dated inner coil spring mattresses.  With the rise in popularity of the Visco Elastic Foam Mattress comes an increase in questionable memory foam mattresses and mattress vendors.  You have to be very careful in who you deal with and the price you pay, as there are so many shady vendors out there, selling sub premium Visco Elastic Foam Mattress at a premium price.   In the case of the memory foam mattress, the age old adage “You get what you pay for” is very true.  So always try to deal with a long standing reputable dealer, like amazon.com, and always buy a quality brand name mattress.

Visco Elastic Foam Mattresses are very comfortable and therapeutic because the higher density foam reacts to your body’s heat, allowing the shape of your body to be moulded into the mattress.  So the Visco Elastic Foam Mattress removes all pressure points from your body, allowing you a very relaxing and comfortable sleep.

While a typical 6 – 10 inch thick Visco Elastic Foam Mattreess may appear to cost more than the average coil spring mattress, you have to take a look at the bigger picture.  The memory foam mattress has a much longer lifespan, up to 20 years on a quality visco elastif foam mattress!  Add to that the fact that it is resistant to dust mites, making it better for those suffering from dust allergies,  and the fact that you wake up feeling so refreshed and limber, makes the Visco Elastic foam mattress a no brainer for every household!

Many online stores and dealers have some great deals on the Visco Elastic Foam Mattress.  There are always sales on the  Visco Elastic Foam Mattress, and you just have to be patient and do a little research.  As I mentioned, you also want to be sure to deal only with reputable dealers and manufacturers.    A good start would be to take a look at Amazon.com to get a great deal, and you can usually purchase with FREE SHIPPING!

Once again, if you are thinking about getting a visco elastic foam mattress, you should definitely check amazon.com first to get the best deal on an affordable, comfortable, and long lasting memory foam mattress. I have purchased one myself from Amazon during one of their many visco elastic foam mattress sales, and  along with free shipping offers, I save a huge amount of money, and have slept so well ever since I got it!

]]> http://harleydavidson883.org/visco-elastic-foam-mattress/feed/ 0 http://harleydavidson883.org/americade-2009-adds-more-new-events-than-ever/ http://harleydavidson883.org/americade-2009-adds-more-new-events-than-ever/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:42:13 +0000 admin http://harleydavidson883.org/?p=27 Lake George, NY. Feb 10, 2009

In a strong contrast to most other events this year, Americade announces more new events than ever for 2009.

In addition to over 100 motorcycle tours, meals, parties and other activities, this year we have added whitewater rafting, horseback riding, a “bowling thunder” night, a country music line dancing night, a Mardi Gras boat cruise and even a fuel economy contest. “There’s a whole bunch of new “handlebar and non-handlebar” events this year” according to event founder, Bill Dutcher.

Other events for this year include manufacturer demo rides, 10 guided and unguided MiniTours, 12 boat cruises including a Rock N’ Roll Cruise, a dual-sport ride, a championship rodeo, fashion shows, offerings for trike riders, and a tradeshow with more than 200 vendors.

MiniTours include a train ride, a tour of VT Covered Bridges, a Lake Champlain Ferry ride, and a trip to the ex-Olympic Lake Placid ski jumps, including a bobsled ride option. Their 3 Poker Runs and a Scavenger Hunt offer riders more opportunities to explore the surrounding communities and twisty Adirondack mountain roads.

Featured Speakers at the event include the President of the AMA, Rob Dingman; the publisher of RoadRunner Magazine, Christa Neuhauser; author and developer of the Total Control riding program, Lee Parks; famed motojournalist Fred Rau; popular moto-travel writer from Rider Mag, Clement Salvadori; and trike expert Pete Woodruff.

Americade Volunteer Coordinator Margie Connelly commented: “Americade’s the place for riders to meet many of our country’s top motorcycle magazine writers and leaders in the motorcycle industry, and also enjoy some great riding at the same time. This year we’ve made a special effort to add more new features than ever before in the event’s 27 year history. Our staff of 220 volunteers will have to stay hoppin’ to cover them all.”

Americade Week 2009 is capped off by the Friday night Spectacular at Six Flags Great Escape, with fireworks and awards, and a Saturday morning parade and mountaintop barbecue with a demonstration from the world championship Central Florida Drill Team. Americade 2009 also includes $50,000 in door prize drawings from a wide variety of sponsors plus a drawing for a 2009 Gold Wing.

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MILWAUKEE (January 26, 2009) – With a defiant attitude embracing the pure essence of riding, the new Iron 883 model is the latest Harley-Davidson® Dark Custom™ motorcycle.

Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles like the Iron 883 have stood against the grain since their introduction in 1957, when the modern rebel culture was being bred from restless veterans and hot rod pioneers. Sportster motorcycles became the starting point for many legendary choppers of the 1960s, while also getting pumped up for championship dirt racing and dare devil stunt riding in the 1970s.

The Iron 883 model continues that rebellious tradition with responsive handling, smooth clutch effort and durable carbon reinforced drive belt while pushing the styling of motorcycling minimalism to the edge. Decked in black from fender-to-fender, the new Harley-Davidson Iron 883 motorcycle brings the beat of an 883 Evolution® engine backed up by a combo of gritty, old-school garage features like front fork gaiters, drag style handlebar and side-mount license plate holder. A ticket to ride the Iron 883 starts at just $7,899 MSRP, leaving plenty of freedom for customization.

“The Iron 883 defies the plastic conventions of other motorcycles at this price,” said Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer. “It’s got old school style, a new school ride and gives the owner a platform for creative customization.”

The black powder-coated 883cc Evolution powertrain with black covers takes the Iron 883 deep into the heart of darkness. With Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and performance tuning with a broad torque curve, the Iron 883 delivers plenty of power for the city scene. The pipes on the straight cut shorty dual exhaust flow the distinctive Harley-Davidson V-Twin sound.

The black chopped rear fender with its combination stop/turn/tail lights shows more of the 150 mm rear tire and black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheel, while the front tire also rides on a black wheel. The rest of the Iron 883 gets a darker-suited presence with black front forks and fender supports, fuel tank, oil tank cover, belt guard, drag style handlebar and mid mount foot controls.

A one-piece, solo classic seat with a height of 25.3 inches fits the lone rider, while a passenger seat and a backrest in complementing black finishes can be added as accessories.

As the latest of the Harley-Davidson Dark Custom motorcycles, the Iron 883 is stripped down and ripe for custom creativity. Dark Custom motorcycle riders have the youngest average age for Harley-Davidson buyers. Soul mates of the Iron 883 include the Nightster®, Night Train®, Cross Bones®, Fat Bob® and Street Bob® motorcycles. Check out more on Dark Custom motorcycles at www.harley-davidson.com/darkcustom.

The Iron 883 is available in Black Denim and Brilliant Silver Denim colors.

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