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Salem Harley Davidson Welcomes Big Bear Chopper to Lineup

Salem's Harley dealership is named exclusive Big Bear Chopper Dealer for Western Oregon.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Harley-Davidson announces a public welcoming party on April 12th and 13th 2008, celebrating the latest addition to their motorcycle family as Big Bear Choppers, from Big Bear Lake, California, officially becomes part of their product offering.

MySpace, Medical Marijuana and Biker Clubs

Can MySpace friends equate to biker gang affiliation?

(DALLAS, Ore.) - A Dallas Oregon man says he never expected to be in trouble for the company he keeps, especially at the age of 51. But some of Les Lowen's MySpace friends may have ties to biker clubs or "gangs," and he says the presence of those friends on his "top friends" list nearly landed him in jail.

Motorcyclist Arrested After Oregon Police Pursuit

Police say the rider admitted his speed was near 150 mph during the incident, said he likes to drive fast and did not want to get another speeding ticket.

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) - A Seattle, Washington man was arrested on several charges Tuesday morning in the Roseburg area after multiple attempts to elude Oregon State Police troopers on Interstate 5 southbound from the Eugene area.

OSP Spokesman Lt. Greg Hastings says an OSP trooper tackled the man off his motorcycle before he could flee again after he had mistakenly taken a dead-end gravel road in southeast Roseburg.

Motorcycle Rider Dies in High Speed Crash in Downtown Salem

Lengthy skid marks attest to the rider’s apparent attempt to regain control as he was eastbound on Trade Street.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police say excessive speed appears to be a factor in the death of a Washington motorcyclist who died Saturday night in downtown Salem.

Memorial Day Patriot Guard Motorcycle Rally

Motorcycle rally points include Bend, Lincoln City, Oregon City, Salem, Silverton, Springfield, and Tualatin.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - In partnership with the Patriot Guard Riders motorcycle group, riders from various areas of the state are invited to participate in a Memorial Day rally on May 28th.