16 Things To Watch For In 2016
…As We Turn the Page on a Solid Year [dropcap]B[/dropcap]efore we turn the page to 2016, it is important to take stock of what happened in 2015. There was no shortage of stories across the powersports landscape in the past year, including Harley’s struggles; Polaris’ inability to keep pace with the demand for the Indian
Top 5 OEM Updates of 2015
Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec (February issue) Yamaha Motor Corp., USA hosted a rather impromptu media tour in January ostensibly to highlight the company’s UTV manufacturing capabilities in its Newnan, Georgia, plant. It also provided a perfect backdrop to roll out the brand new 2016 Wolverine R-Spec model. Tough to tell which is more impressive! First, a
Leader Motorcycle Garmin 60-series GPS Mounts
Leader now offers two styles of mounts for the Garmin Nuvi 65 / 66 / 67 / 68 series GPS units. Both the eCaddy Diamond and eCaddy Ball are available for handlebar, brake/clutch/controls, mirror, windshield, and specialty applications.
Seeing Through Tradeshow Dust
The dust has barely settled on the third edition of AIMExpo, and as I write this we are in the midst of kicking up a different kind of dust at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The two shows couldn’t be more different; however, there are some common threads.
INTERBIKE
Interbike is the largest bicycle industry tradeshow in North America, hosting the two-wheeled world for five full days of product demonstrations, education and industry networking in mid-September. However if you didn’t notice the lycra instead of leather in the apparel booths, a dealer could be fooled into thinking this was a motorcycle trade event.
One Week Until 2015 AIMExpo
With the countdown clock just outside of one week until the kickoff of the Third Annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), the anticipation surrounding the 2015 event continues to build as the days count down.
Houser Racing
The The story behind the story about Houser Racing is it’s more than just a company that produces high-quality aftermarket parts for ATVs and UTVs. Houser’s success has been the result of an entire family coming together and chipping in wherever needed, alongside employees to make the best products possible, and working tirelessly to reach
AIMExpo Top 10
What you don’t want to miss this year Need a good reason to attend the AIMExpo in Orlando? How about 10 good reasons to go? With apologies to a certain late night TV comedian, the top 10 reasons for attending trade shows are no joking matter. When AIMExpo decided to revolutionize the concept of a
Vee For Victory: Thai Tire Company is Winning the Battle for Worldwide Acceptance
Thailand is one of the world’s leading producers of natural rubber, so it only makes sense that they should be a leader in tire production at least that is how Vee Rubber sees it.
Stretched Polaris Ranger 900XP
Wide Open Company, Inc. (WOC) has long been known in the side-by-side utility industry for making high-end, “first class” enclosures for a number of brands of UTVs.
Record Number of OEM Exhibitors Coming to AIMExpo
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is less than three months away and in just its third edition the long list of OEM exhibitors who will be showcasing new products this October 15-18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando has expanded to the largest number yet.
A Sportier Spyder: BRP Busts Out the F3, Reaches Out to New Customers
Street-going snowmobile? Road-bound PWC? It is not a motorcycle and it is not a car, but to more than 100,000 owners, the Can-Am Spyder is a blast.
All Balls Racing A-Arm and IRS Kits
All Balls Racing has developed an upgraded series of A-Arm and IRS kits for Polaris, Can-Am and Arctic-Cat ATV/UTV vehicles. Rather than OEM plated mild steel pins, their kits include hardened and precision ground pins that will be able to handle any type of terrain.
The Race Is On
You may have read in our news that J&P Cycles is relocating to a more centrally located warehouse so it can get parts out to customers sooner.
BRP Becomes Newest OEM Exhibitor at 2015 AIMExpo
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced that BRP, the manufacturer of brands such as Can-Am, Sea-Doo and Ski-Doo, will attend the 2015 event, becoming its newest OEM participant.
Motorcycle Guru Bob Barker Has Died
Robert Barker, an American motorcycle innovator had a storied career in motorcycle engineering. Bob grew up in Altadena, California and could be found learning life’s lessons at San Gabriel Drag Strip, Santa Barbara, or Marchbanks Speedway. Bob died in his sleep on May 25, 2015.
