AMA Announces Two New Board Members
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the election of two corporate directors to the AMA Board of Directors: John Ulrich, founder and owner of Roadracing World and Motorcycle Technology, and Sean Hilbert, CEO of Cobra Moto. The elections occurred at the annual AMA corporate members meeting in Indianapolis on Feb. 18.
J&P Cycles Founder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
John Parham, founder of J&P Cycles and president of the National Motorcycle Museum Board of Directors, received the Don J. Brown Lifetime Achievement Award at the recently concluded Dealer Expo and American V-Twin Dealer Show.
Cardo Systems Awards PowerSets, Cash Grants to Snowmobile Clubs
Cardo Systems recently awarded a snowmobile communications system and $300 grant to each of the following Snowmobile Association Clubs: Cherry Creek Sno-Goers (New York), Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club (Ontario) and Lake Chelan Snowmobile Club (Washington).
Yamaha Approves Seven OHV GRANTs in Fourth Quarter 2011
Yamaha’s OHV Access Initiative has announced that it awarded more than $96,000 for seven projects in the fourth quarter of 2011, helping promote safe, responsible OHV riding with sustainable access to trails and riding areas.
AMA Announces 2011 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that AMA member and motorcycle activist Nancy Sabater has been awarded the 2011 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year. The award recognizes the person or persons who had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling in the previous 12 months.
How the Dealer Stole Christmas
Holiday marketing and merchandising strategies to lure customers away from the retail giants and into your dealership.
Online Auction to Benefit U.S. Junior World Motocross Team
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has organized an eBay auction to help cover the expenses of the victorious American team that won the team championship at the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Junior Motocross World Championships in Cingoli, Italy, this year.
Honda Extends Support for OHV Lead Ban Exemption
On August 12, 2011, H.R. 2715 became law, exempting youth OHVs from the restrictions of the CPSIA so that parents and children can once again enjoy motorized recreation as a family.
2011’s Off-Road Helmets
Stylin’ off-road helmet options in a range of styles and prices.
Fly Racing Kinetic Pro
Fly Racing’s new Kinetic Pro helmet in Trey Canard and Andrew Short replica models lets riders run factory helmet graphics without spending a fortune on a factory paint job.
2011 Powersports Industry Legislation Update
A rundown of hot-button political issues facing the powersports industry: youth lead ban, off-road access, motorcycle-only checkpoints and helmet laws.
Yamaha Announces 2012 YFZ450R, Raptor 90 and Custom Graphics for ATVs
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has announced its 2012 YFZ450R sport model and Raptor 90 youth ATVs. The company also announced an industry-first custom graphics kit option for all 2012 sport ATV models.
Amendment Introduced For Lead Law Exemption
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) has introduced language that would exempt youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the lead law that effectively bans the sale of these machines at the end of the year, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
AMA Announces Video Contest and AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is offering two new opportunities to include young riders in the fight for the future of their sport. Both are great opportunities for dealers to promote and protect the future of youth riding.
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Names 2011 Inductees
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame recently announced the Hall of Fame inductees for 2011. The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long-term positive impact on the motorcycling community.
AMA Seeks Support Ahead of Congressional Lead Law Hearing
The American Motorcyclist Association is supporting Congress’ effort to address the lead ban issue for youth-sized motorcycles and ATVs, but is still concerned with how Congress may amend the language of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.