Bonnier Motorcycle Group Ceasing Production of Sport Rider Magazine
Bonnier Motorcycle Group says it is shifting from a title-specific content and sales structure to one that empowers the editorial as well as the marketing staff to focus on one role across all BMG brands.
3BR Powersports Issues Cease and Desist Orders for Patent Violations
Non-genuine versions of 3BR’s TAPP and TAPPLite charging ports, which are patented under No. 8079560 and No. 7914306, respectively, are now being sold in the U.S. via the Internet and possibly other distribution channels. These unauthorized versions do not meet the fit and quality specifications developed by 3BR, and some dealers have been unknowingly recruited to carry these counterfeit versions.
Cycle News Ceases Publication
After serving as the industry’s weekly racing newspaper for nearly half a century, Cycle News published its final issue this week. The blogosphere has been all a-twitter about the demise of this much-loved publication, most notably former editor Paul Carruthers, who was let go from the pub just a week before shuttering, editorialized on the
CFMOTO Ignites Excitment at EICMA 2023
The innovative brand is throwing a light on the future with a power-packed lineup.
OEM Update: How CFMOTO is Problem-Solving Pandemic Woes
From supply chain issues to ceasing in-person training, manufacturers like CFMoto have had to be clever during record market demand.
Fairless: America, Love It Or Leave It!
Rick Fairless sends in his latest letter to his deceased and dearly beloved mother.
OEM Update: Triumph Motorcycles
In 2019, Triumph is projected to again hit record sales, as underlined by the positive performance reported in the first nine months of the year.
Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions Partners with Andretti Rallycross
Andretti Rallycross announced that Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions will serve as technical partner on Cabot Bigham’s No. 02 OINK Clothing Beetle for the remainder of the 2019 Americas Rallycross season, showcasing their SP Tools USA brand.
Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions Launches New Online Store
The main emphasis of the new website is to provide customers a one-stop shop solution for all their product needs as well as accurate and easy to find information to complete a vehicle diagnosis.
Electric Motorcycles: The Search for New Markets
While the western motorcycle industry as a whole is stagnant, electric motorcycle sales are growing.
Harley Stops Counterfeiters with Injunction
U.S. District Judge Ruben Castillo signed a final judgment order on December 20, after the defendants failed to answer Harley-Davidson’s complaint.
Irv Seaver Motorcycles
Customers as Friends and Family There are at least 50 bikes parked in the driveway. Many are new, some are old, mostly they are BMWs but some other brands also are thrown into the mix. The doors to the dealership are open, a hundred conversations about bikes are taking place and the man behind the
Tender Offer for Arctic Cat Completed
Arctic Cat Inc. has announced that Textron Inc. successfully completed the tender offer by Aces Acquisition Corp., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Textron, to acquire all outstanding shares of Arctic Cat at a price of $18.50 per share.
Hydraulic Tappets
1. Hydraulic tappets are used to eliminate or reduce the need for valve clearance adjustment. An engine without hydraulic tappets must have a gap between the tappet and valve or tappet and camshaft to allow for the change in clearance as the engine components heat up. If this clearance is too small the valve may hang
AirHawk International Files Lawsuit
AirHawk International announced that it recently filed in the United States District Court Central District Of California Southern Division a Complaint for Patent Infringement, False Advertising, Tortious Interference, and Unfair Competition against various parties related to a product called “Wild Ass Motorcycle Cushion.”
Evel Knievel Honored in British Customs’ Legends Series
British Customs’ Legends Series bridges the past and the present by revitalizing the heritage of motorcycling in a fresh new way on their blog. British Customs has added a researched and connected piece on America’s most well-known daredevil to its Legends Series: Evel Knievel.
