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Harley-Davidson Biketown

Whether franchised dealership or independent, motorcycle shops face a challenging retail environment that’s intensified by their customers’ ready access to parts and services online.

Profile: San Jose Harley-Davidson

San Jose Harley-Davidson has unique opportunities and challenges. The dealership is located just south of Silicon Valley in Central California, and a large percentage of the customer base either works in the tech industry or is tech-savvy.

Memphis Car Audio to Feature a Custom Bike at CES 2015

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is fast approaching and a slew of innovative new products and technologies will be on display at the event. Memphis Car Audio will be exhibiting a custom 2013 Road Glide with an audio system that will blow your hair back while standing still. This all white beast

Rick Fairless – A Different Side

Rick Fairless is a wild, tye-dyed, psychedelic kind of a dude, no doubt about it. So what is he doing designing a bike that is, well, not so trippy, man? For the last two years, Arlen Ness has been tasked with the design of Allstate’s ever-popular Sweepstakes bike build. But this year, Allstate shook things

Allstate and Rick Fairless Unveil Custom Motorcycle

The custom-built motorcycle is part of this year’s grand prize for the Allstate Motorcycle Sweepstakes and will feature signature Rick Fairless designs and customization never before seen by the public. This is the fifth year of the Allstate Motorcycle Sweepstakes.

Sturgis Buffalo Chip and Riders Donate Over $80,000 to Charity at Legends Ride

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride and reception raised over $80,000 for the Black Hills Special Olympics and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame.

Inside Tucker Rocky

Tucker Rocky’s vice president of product development Brian Berney has the chops to take his bright ideas from the back of the napkin to the shelves in your dealership.

Show Report: V-Twin Expo

With a show floor stacked with the top names in the V-Twin aftermarket and a robust schedule of educational seminars, the 12th Annual V-Twin Expo by Easyriders delivered a worthwhile value to attendees and exhibitors alike.

Polaris 2012 Product Lineup Features New Side-by-Side, Touring Bike

Polaris Industries recently unveiled its product offerings for 2012, a lineup that delivers several new vehicles and accessories. Among the new products are Side-by-Sides, including the second trail-capable Side-by-Side in the Ranger RZR family, the Ranger RZR 570, and the Ranger Crew Diesel, a heavy-duty, diesel-powered option. For those who prefer to keep the action on the road, Victory introduces the Cross Country Tour for the touring motorcycle segment.

Why They Buy: 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra

Lee Lora from Medina, Ohio, talks about why he bought his 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra from Carlton Harley-Davidson in Mantua, Ohio.

Museum Shows Off More Than 100 Years of Motorcycling History

The National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa, is now located in a brand new, larger setting. It holds an amazing collection of over 300 motorcycles and when you visit you will see this museum is much more than motorcycles and memorabilia from all around the world, and from over 100 years of our great sport

Drons Retire After 30 Years At The Helm Of Oakland Harley Dealership

Bob and Tracey Dron, who for more than 30 years set innovative sales, marketing, merchandising, customer service and community affairs standards for American motorcycle dealerships, are selling their Oakland, CA, Harley-Davidson complex on Hegenberger Road and retiring October 1.

The Harley King

Bruce Rossmeyer’s Journey from New Jersey to the Nation’s Number One Dealership

Verge Motorcycles Opens First Flagship Store in Monaco

The world conquest of electric superbike manufacturer Verge Motorcycles continued when the company opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Monaco. The impressive flagship store also functions as a showroom and offers customers the opportunity to get to know the motorcycles that are revolutionising electric riding and find out more about Verge’s unique technology – the integrated rim

Biketoberfest Motorcycle Rally Activities to Proceed

Biketoberfest takes place Oct. 13-16 in Daytona Beach, Flordia.

Biketoberfest
Looking Back, Looking Forward & Trying Not to Cry!

Dear Ma, I hope you’re doing good up there in Heaven. We are extremely busy down here in Big D. Things are really hectic around here this time of year and I am very grateful for that!