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34 WheelsOfGrace.com June/July 2016 News News been proposed also in the states of Washington, Texas and Tennessee. e American Motorcyclist Association has also expressed its support for lane splitting. According to the AMA, in addition to the reduced risk of suffering a rear-end collision, other benefits to lane splitting include: "an increase in conspicuity because the motorcyclist is moving relative to other traffic; a reduction in motorcyclist fatigue from constant shiing and braking in stop-and-go traffic; a lessening of the risk for engine damage for air-cooled engines; a reduction in motorcyclists' exposure to ambient heat in the summer and car exhaust year-round due to fewer hours spent in traffic." SUPPORT FOR LANE SPLITTING GROWS IN TEXAS Support is growing in the Lone Star State to allow motorcyclists to make use of the riding technique known as lane splitting. Two separate bills have been introduced in the Texas legislature recently, one in the state's Senate and one in the state's House of Representatives. Both would allow lane splitting at slow speeds but differ on the details. Petition calls for lane splitting to be legalized in all 50 states. Chris Cope NEW ROUTE 66 PORTAL LAUNCHED EagleRider, a motorcycle rental agency, recently launched its new Route 66 Experience Portal. e portal offers maps, photo galleries, and highlights of the "Mother Road". Originally designed to help boost its rentals, the portal can be used by all riders to help plan their own adventures along the storied highway... http://www.eaglerider.com/route-66-motorcycle-tours e Route 66 Experience Portal is part of EagleRider's initiative to publish detailed motorcycle touring guides. Previously, they've published their "Wild West Tour". Pioneering the motorcycle rental concept in 1992, EagleRider has since extended its branches to become a motorcycle experience industry giant offering services of all kinds to assist and empower motorcyclists and travelers worldwide. Whether you simply would like to try out the motorcycle of your dreams or go on a great adventure in the self-drive and guided tours offered from any one of our beautifully located 100+ locations across the globe, EagleRider offers the world's favorite brands including Harley-Davidson®, Indian®, Honda® and BMW® in motorcycles as well as Scooters, Dirt Bikes, and ATV's. ey also provide motorcycle service, parts, and accessories in addition to a vast array of solutions for individuals as well as dealers that are looking to buy and/or sell their bikes. Steve Johnson INDIAN® CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE Indian Motorcycle, America's first motorcycle company, introduced the Indian® Chieain Dark Horse, a blacked- out hard bagger that allows riders to easily customize their ride and hit the highway in head-turning style. A bagger with undeniable presence, the 2016 Chieain Dark Horse offers a ton of matte black, a flicker of chrome, and a wealth of features to roll as one of the most bad-ass American-made V-twin touring bikes on the market. By all but eliminating chrome from the motorcycle, the Dark Horse conveys an aggressive attitude that demands attention for all the right reasons. Powered by the celebrated under Stroke® 111 engine and built upon the same highly lauded chassis and suspension as the Indian Chieain, the edgy new Chieain Dark Horse comes from the factory outfitted with a solo seat and short, tinted power windscreen, yet maintains its spacious hard bags, ABS, electronic cruise control, integrated premium audio system and remote key fob with keyless ignition. To amplify the Dark Horse family attributes, not only are the fenders, fairing, fuel tank and bags blacked out, the iconic Indian Motorcycle headdress, forks, mirrors, handlebars and switch cubes, turn signals, tank console, engine and airbox cover, lower controls, floorboards and taillight housing are also blacked out. Of course, Indian Motorcycle also offers a large selection of authentic factory accessories to further individualize your already stealthy ride, including new Blackout series accessory air cleaners, performance cams and slip-on exhausts, as well 100-watt saddlebag lid speakers. "e Indian Chieain Dark Horse's blacked-out styling and powerful under Stroke 111 engine will elevate our rider to the top of the pack," says Indian Motorcycle Marketing Director Reid Wilson. "Starting with the award-winning Chieain platform, the Dark Horse series signature matte black paint and raw attitude is an open canvas for customization that makes it the perfect bike for riders who are ready to 'Be Legendary'." e 2016 Indian Chieain Dark Horse comes with a two-year unlimited mileage factory warranty and is available in dealerships now starting at just $21,999. For more information: http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/