Wide Open Company’s RangerWare Products Include Polaris Rzr
The RangerWare product line from Wide Open Company has expanded to cover the Polaris Rzr. The windshield frame as well as the top and back panel is a fiberglass reinforced product which offers lightweight and durability with a gel coat finish. The interior of the top and back panel have a high-quality head liner and
Big Bike Parts TireGard TPMS
The TireGard Tire Pressure Monitoring System is designed specifically to support two tires and maximize the riding experience. Completely wireless with unique valve-stem sensors for real-time monitoring, the TireGard comes equipped with a user-friendly graphic interface and helps riders maintain safety. It is fully adjustable to fit individual riding styles and comes with an anti-theft
Wire Plus Teardrop Seatpost-Mounted Electronic System
Wire Plus Powersports Electronics offers this ’08-‘09 teardrop-shaped seatpost-mounted system. This brand new system features a classic contemporary teardrop shaped chromed billet housing that mounts the power control module and ignition switch. Sure Sellers: • Assembly plugs into a pre-assembled harness • Shuts off just the front lighting when starting and leaves the taillights on
Oxlite Utility Loading Ramp
Oxlite Manufacturing’s newest heavy-duty utility loading ramp can make loading a UTV a snap. An easy add-on to a UTV sale (try: how you gonna get that home?), model 12653 is a pair of extra-wide 18-inch and extra-long 94-inch panels. The collapsible runners have a 2,000-pound weight capacity, and the ramp comes with a five-year
Cocoon Solutions ATVisible Cargo Line
Cocoon Solutions helps riders fight back against mother nature with the ATVisible cargo line. This all-weather wonder is completely waterproof and traps the heat from the engine. Designed with safety in mind, this $99.99 Cocoon allows complete mobility and will snap free in the event of an accident. For more info: Cocoon Solutions P.O. Box
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Buggies Light Fire to the Off-Road Market
Unlike the scooter industry, which I often write about, there is a lack of information on buggies. There is no DOT, consumer safety board or even a consumer reports magazine testing these units in the United States. It’s caveat emptor for the dealers when they are doing research on a particular brand they wish to carry.
Spidi Sport Composite-R
Strong enough for a superhero, but made just for modern man, the Sport Composite glove boasts Spidi’s own “Super Fabric” in all potential friction areas for safety and long glove life. Sure Sellers: • Constructed of premium Italian top grain leather • Variable density foam Powertech knuckle protection • Keramide reinforced padded palm • Full
Man vs. Machine: Can NASCAR’s Racing Philosophies Translate to Motorcycle Racing?
NASCAR lives and dies by close racing. Keeping the pack on track tight was the primary goal of the autocratic founder, Bill France Sr., and it carried on to his equally iron-fisted descendents. Team advantages are negated with rules changes. New technology is adopted slowly and carefully. The result is a race series that everyone
Old Or Out Of Shape?
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Value Education Over Legislation … My Head My Choice
Dean promotes rider education without government involvement, and Chad believes in pro-choice for helmets, but agrees with stressing rider education.
How to Do Test Rides … Right!
Getting a prospect on a bike and in the wind can be the best tool to help a customer make the right purchase decision.
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