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Dishing the Dirt!

Dirt is for taters, at least according to conventional urban street bike wisdom.

Drag Specialties Low-Profile Seats for FL

Low-Profile Solo seats from Drag Specialties Seats are designed to create a better riding position that can lower the rider up to 1 ½” depending on the model of bike, with improved styling. Seat comes with all mounting hardware.

2016 Wolverine R-Spec

Last month, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA hosted a rather impromptu media tour ostensibly to highlight the company’s UTV manufacturing capabilities in its Newnan, Georgia, plant.

Progressive Suspension Monotube Fork Cartridge Kit

True high performance front suspension is finally available for the 2014 and newer H-D Touring line. Progressive Suspension has combined its road smoothing Frequency Sensing Technology (FST) damper with a progressive rate spring to create a state of the art fork cartridge kit for the late model baggers.

Dubya USA 2015 Product Catalog

Dubya USA’s 2015 catalog of all things wheel is now available in both printed and digital formats. The catalog includes all of the latest products from Dubya, including performance wheels, brakes, sprockets, chains, footpegs, wheel components, tools and accessories.

AIMExpo Named to ‘Fastest 50 Class of 2014’ by Trade Show Executive

In an announcement last week, the publication Trade Show Executive revealed that the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has earned a place amongst the “Fastest 50 Class of 2014” which recognizes the most dynamic and fastest-growing trade shows in North America.

Dave Surgenor Promoted to Director of Quality and Outcomes for Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Dave Surgenor, MSF’s manager of training systems, has been promoted to the new position of Director of Quality and Outcomes. In this position, Dave will work with MSF-certified RiderCoaches and RiderCoach Trainers across the nation to further support MSF’s goal of saving lives by eliminating crashes.

Yamaha U.S. Launches New, More Robust, Intuitive Motorsports Website

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. has launched a new consumer website at www.yamahamotorsports.com that is full of updated information and improved features that enable customers to find information on any Yamaha product more quickly and easily.

2015 Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited Tire Catalog

The new 2015 Drag Specialties & Parts Unlimited Tire catalog keeps all the top brand name tires for street, V-twin, off-road and ATV/UTV vehicles in one convenient place. This catalog offers size application guides that feature a page number reference so you find the tire faster and easier.

Crashing Shoei’s Top Secret Hornet X2 Pre-Launch Party

A couple days before the North American premier of Shoei’s newest helmet at the International Motorcycle Show in Washington, DC, a “top-secret” pre-launch press event was held in the wilds of Southern California… literally.

Yamaha Unveils Sporty New Wolverine R-Spec Side-by-Side

Last week, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA hosted a rather impromptu factory tour to highlight the company’s UTV manufacturing capabilities in its Newnan, Georgia plant with a surprise press conference to announce what it calls the Wolverine R-Spec. All of the company’s ATVs and Side-by-Sides (SxS) come from Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) in

Tech Tips: Repairing and Servicing Fuji 400, 450, 500 and 550cc Engines

Many of the engines that power Polaris ATVs are liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC 4-stroke units manufactured by Fuji. The 400, 450 and 500cc engines are nearly identical outside of bore and stroke. The newer 550 engine is updated, but some of these tips still apply. The 570 engine has a DOHC head and is unrelated for

Burly Brand Slammer Kit

Burly Brand’s new Slammer Kit combines dropped fork springs and stubby 10.5” shocks into a very price friendly package. Burly has created a drop-in spring kit that does not require the disassembly of the fork and can be installed in in a fraction of time of traditional drop kits. In fact, the entire Slammer kit

Giant Loop Ochoco Tail Pack

Adventure proof packing and gear systems innovator Giant Loop has introduced the Ochoco Enduro Tail Pack for its 2015 collection. Designed to bolt onto the rear fender or tail rack of dirt, enduro and dual sport motorcycles, the Ochoco Enduro Tail Pack keeps essentials, such as tools, goggles (2 pair), energy food and gloves, easily

Sneak Peek at Yamaha’s Sporty New Wolverine R-Spec Side-by-Side

Last week, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA hosted a rather impromptu factory tour to highlight the company’s UTV manufacturing capabilities in its Newnan, Georgia plant with a surprise press conference to announce what it calls the Wolverine R-Spec. All of the company’s ATVs and Side-by-Sides (SxS) come from Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) in

Drag Specialties Premium Reusable Air Filters

Help give your customer the tools needed to increase their bikes performance, with a Premium Reusable Air Filter from Drag Specialties. These 100% reusable and washable filters are designed with a durable epoxy-coated wire mesh to maximize air flow and provide peak filtration through four-layers of surgical grade cotton. Made in the USA, the hand-poured