Zero Motorcycles Launches New Accessory and Apparel Line
From premium lockable hard case luggage to heated grips and seats, Zero’s new motorcycle accessories are meant to allow owners to customize their motorcycles in ways that work best for them. In addition to the accessories, Zero has also released a stylish new apparel line that includes both riding gear and casual wear.
Sturgis 2013 to Host Cafe Racer Art Exhibit
Titled “Ton Up! – Speed, Style and Cafe Racer Culture,” the exhibit focuses on the origins and continuing popularity of the cafe racer movement worldwide.
Roland Sands Design to Exhibit 2013 Apparel Collection at Dealer Expo
Racer turned designer Roland Sands will be focusing on the 2013 RSD Apparel Collection, which will be highlighted along with the latest helmets from Bell. New additions to the RSD range include the vintage dirt track-inspired Barfly and returning favorites like the Ronin cafe racer jacket.
Building Resilience: Bounce Back from Inevitable Rejection- Part 1
The greatest salespeople aren’t great because of their ability to handle when customers say “yes.” They are great because of their ability to handle what happens when they hear the word “no.” The difference is that successful salespeople either consciously or subconsciously have methods for bouncing back.
VP Racing Fuels Partners with American Marketing & Motorsport Group
The partnership facilitates promotion of VP-branded apparel, promotional items and novelties. As part of the program, a new e-commerce site at VPPerformanceGear.com serves as a one-stop shop for purchase of an expanded line of hats, T-shirts, jackets and more.
Dainese to Hold Custom Fitting Events in U.S. Stores
Also known as Fitnet, the “Made to Measure” events allow Dainese customers the opportunity to be measured by a factory tailor and order custom made leather jackets, pants or suits. Specialty tailors will be at the D-Store Chicago on Dec. 1 and D-Store San Francisco on Dec. 8 offering their services to customers who prefer special sizing or colors of items from the current Dainese collection.
Dealership Superstars Revealed: Team Winnebagoland’s Erin Eake & Karra Marg
This year offers a bit of a twist as two employees take the prize. The ladies of the Oskosh, Wis.-based store won by a landslide, receiving 1,412 of the total 2,099 votes cast. The pair was nominated for their exemplary customer service and commitment to the industry.
Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties Releases 2013 Helmet & Apparel Catalog
Catalog features more than 600 pages of the latest products from the best brands in powersports race and casual wear.
Get Out The Vote: The 2012 Dealership Superstar Finalists
Voting for the ultimate Dealership Superstar has opened. Read the Superstar finalist profiles today and cast your vote!
Helmet House Appoints Kelly Frank as Law Enforcement Sales Specialist
Frank will be responsible for working closely with law enforcement product distributors and retailers as well as law enforcement agencies nationwide. He brings almost 30 years of law enforcement, SWAT and motor patrol and department supervisory experience with a major Southern California law enforcement agency.
Motorcycle Riders Club of America Grants Seal of Approval to Leather Infusion Products
The “Tested and Recommended” seal of approval was given to the company’s leather laundry products as well as to the Leather Therapy topical leather and vinyl care treatments.
REV’IT! Defender GTX Jacket
The fifth generation of adventure jackets since the original Cayenne jacket, the Defender GTX sets a new standard in apparel for the adventure and serious touring rider.
Mods and Rockers Featured at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that this year’s Vintage Motorcycle Days rally will highlight the classic “Rockers and Mods” two-wheeled subculture that is presently undergoing a resurgence in the U.S.
Chameleon Jacket
The Macna Chameleon jacket from Twisted Throttle is two jackets in one. A waterproof and breathable textile shell integrates with a core leather jacket.
Harley Styling Chief Willie G. Davidson To Retire After 49 Years
After nearly 50 years as head of styling, Willie G. Davidson is retiring from Harley-Davidson April 30, 2012.
All-New Tour Master Transition Series 3 Jacket
All new for 2012, the Transition Series 3 is a major update to one of Tour Master’s most successful and popular jackets. It features a number of color ways and more features than you can shake a stick at.