American Motorcyclist Association Supports Responsible Lane Splitting Legislation in Texas
The American Motorcyclist Association supports the efforts of Texas motorcyclists and politicians to enact laws during this legislative session that would permit riders to travel between cars using the maneuver commonly known as lane splitting. Two bills under consideration would legalize this practice.
Victory 3-D Simulated Ride Experience
Victory Motorcycles debuted the first-ever immersive motorcycle brand virtual ride experience at the Chicago Progressive International Motorcycle Show last weekend.
The 2015 Touratech Rally is Made For Adventure
The Touratech Rally will take place on June 25-28, 2015 in the mountain town of Plain, WA. This is the fifth installment of this terrific event that has become the largest gathering of adventure motorcycle enthusiasts on the west coast. The rally will be held in conjunction with the Washington Overland Rally.
Kuryakyn Announces Exclusive Bahn Brand of Motorcycle Accessories
Kuryakyn officially debuted Bahn as the latest addition to its emerging collection of brands at the annual V-Twin Expo, held February 7-8 in Cincinnati. Bahn will join Crusher, the Performance Division of Kuryakyn, as the company’s second brand addition since August 2014.
AIMExpo ‘3-Way Giveaway’ Winners Take Keys To New Rides
The AIMExpo has announced that the three lucky winners of the fan-favorite “3-Way Giveaway” contest have received their new motorcycles. OEM exhibitors, Suzuki, KYMCO and Yamaha Star once again partnered with AIMExpo to offer attendees the chance to ride away on one of three all-new models.
Gibbs Sports Amphibians, Inc. Issues Recall on Certain Quadski and Quadski XL Models
Gibbs found that the handlebar can fail while the vehicle is in operation, causing the operator to lose control of the steering and braking system of the vehicle, posing a risk of injury.
Honda Racing Increases Funding For 2015 Contingency Program
Demonstrating its commitment to supporting motorcycle racing in the USA, American Honda has announced the continuation of the Red Riders Rewards program for 2015, with more than $6 million in earnings available to racers – an increase of $1 million.
ARI Schedules First HelpForce Live! Webinar for Powersports Dealers February 23
ARI Network Services, Inc. will host the first in a series of “Help Force” webinars on Monday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. ET, called Managing Lead Management for Powersports Dealers.
EFG Companies Offers Certified Hide Challenge
EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance Program, has unveiled an incentive for the first 20 motorcycle dealers who sign up to offer the company’s Certified Hide Pre-owned Protection program. Called the “Certified Hide Challenge,” the campaign provides the first 20 dealers a full year of roadside assistance to their customers’ coverage at no extra cost.
Yamaha Motor U.S.A. Celebrates Manufacturing 3 Million Units in U.S. Facility
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), have reached a historic manufacturing milestone recently surpassing the completion of 3 million vehicles at the U.S. manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia. The historic 3 millionth unit was a Grizzly 700 ATV, one of the best selling utility 4×4 ATVs of all time, and it was completed in late December 2014.
Love Jugs Expands with More Inventory, New Packaging, Dealer Program and Retail Outlets
Hammerhead Engineering, inventor of Love Jugs, a powerful cooling system for Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines, has announced big expansion plans for 2015. The company has stepped up production of all of the popular Love-Jugs products, including the Original Love Jugs Slots and Bullets models and the new Cool-Master, now available in three finishes along with the improved frame mount system and the all new Vibration-Master.
REV’IT! joins the Garage Brewed Show in Cincinnati
REV’IT! Sport USA announced it will join Cincy Café Racer in presenting the inaugural Garage Brewed motorcycle show at the Rhinegeist Brewery in Cincinnati, Ohio. The event is free to the public and runs Saturday, February 7 from 5pm to midnight.
