Pro Pad Ortho Insert for Motorcycle Seats
Pro Pad has announced that the innovative ortho inserts are now being made available for installation into motorcycle seats. Pro Pad Inc. has been making gel inserts for motorcycle seats for more than 15 years. The ortho insert has been used in their Diamond Mesh and Tech Series top pads.
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.
Progressive Suspension Announces MAP Policy
Progressive Suspension has implemented a new Minimum Advertised Pricing policy effective immediately. “A discount based race to the bottom does nothing but hurt our market and our brand,” explains Progressive. Progressive is employing an industry standard 10% off suggested price for both retailers and distributors and have already instigated enforcement.
Harley-Davidson Promotes Matt Levatich to President and CEO, Keith Wandell to Retire
Harley-Davidson, Inc. has named Matthew S. Levatich, currently president and chief operating officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, to succeed Keith Wandell as president and CEO of Harley-Davidson, Inc. upon Wandell’s retirement May 1, 2015. Levatich has also been elected, through Board action, to the Harley-Davidson Board of Directors.
American Motorcycle Association Announces 2015 AMA Award Recipients
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the recipients of its 2015 AMA Awards. The six motorcyclists selected by the AMA Board of Directors have made outstanding contributions to the motorcycling community and their efforts support the AMA mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling.
MIC Board of Directors Seat Opens as Sarah Schilke Rolls to BMW
Industry veteran Sarah Schilke has announced she has accepted the position of National Marketing Manager with BMW Motorrad USA, a move that opens up her previously held seat on the MIC Board of Directors. Schilke was serving her third term on the MIC board.
Mustang Trike Deluxe Touring Seat
Mustang has announced the launch of a trio of touring seats. The new Deluxe Touring Seat fits the Tri Glide Ultra Classic and Street Glide Trikes, as well as all the two-wheeling FL Touring models from 2008-’15. Dealers got their first look at the new trike seats at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati February 7-8.
Ducati and Aruba Racing Announce Partnership
The Aruba Data Center in Arezzo today hosted the presentation of the new Aruba Racing – Ducati Superbike Team, the only official Ducati team in the 2015 Superbike World Championship. The agreement between Ducati and Aruba, Italy’s leading web hosting and cloud services company, will last three years.
Corbin Fleetliner Fairing for Triumph Thunderbird LT/Commander
Corbin has had a lot of rider requests for a Thunderbird fairing with long range in mind… The result is the new Fleetliner fairing. Designed to fit the Commander and LT models, it provides excellent wind protection with a traditional look. Comes prepainted and color matched to your Triumph paint so it’s ready for immediate installation.
Mustang Celebrates 35 Years
Look for Mustang’s iconic “Pegasus” winged horse logo soar to new heights in 2015. New products, a new look and a new catalog commemorating this milestone kick off a yearlong celebration from the venerable seat manufacturer. Despite the new look expect the old-fashioned values of quality, comfort and customer satisfaction to continue as Mustang celebrates 35 years.
MAG Announces Andrew Graves as New CEO
Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) has announced the hiring of former Brunswick Boat Group President Andrew Graves as its new Chief Executive Officer. Graves will lead the next phase of integration following the 2014 merger of Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice and MAG, and drive the long-term strategy of the combined company. He becomes CEO of MAG effective immediately.
Ducati Unveils Special Scramblers at Motor Bike Expo
Ducati rolled out a bit of a surprise at the recent Verona Motor Bike Expo in Italy. The company held an exclusive presentation of three Ducati Scrambler specials.
iMotorsports Adds Can-Am Spyder Franchise
iMotorsports, the largest independent used motorcycle dealer in Illinois, is no longer independent. As of late 2014, iMotorsports added the Can-Am Spyder franchise to its growing business. In addition to carrying the new units, iMotorsports will be an authorized Spyder service center and carry a full line of parts, accessories, and clothing.
AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil
New AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oils deliver maximum protection and performance for a wide range of dirt bike applications in need of 10W-40, 10W-50 or 10W-60 viscosities. This new product line fulfills the demand for dirt-bike-specific motor oil both on the trail and at the track.
AFC Names Senior Vice President of Operations
Automotive Finance Corporation (AFC) – which provides floorplan financing programs for retail and wholesale motorcycle dealers, automobile dealers, RV dealers, commercial truck dealers, salvage and daily rental operators – recently announced that Joe Keadle has been promoted to senior vice president of operations. Keadle will report directly to John Hammer, AFC CEO and president. In
