Common Braking Service Checks
Tire changes and brake work are the bread and butter of many service departments. This month, we’ll focus on brake tech tips to ensure your technicians are providing a safe and complete brake service taking advantage of upselling opportunities.. The photos featured are examples from the Cyclepedia.com Harley-Davidson Sportster online service manual. Tip 1: Fluid
Stopping Power
The Best in Brakes, Chains and Sprockets for 2011
Zero Debuts New Line of Electric Motorcycles at Indy Dealer Expo
Zero Motorcycles will showcase its 2011 electric motorcycle lineup – Zero S, Zero DS, Zero X and Zero MX models at Dealer Expo 2011, Feb. 18-20 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Along with highlighting its new product line, Zero will also be presenting its business plan to interested motorcycle dealers who are looking for ways to connect to new consumers and new lines for their businesses.
Rear Brake Master Cylinder Guard
One of the most important elements of a motorcycle is the brakes. Now, with the new Rear Brake Master Cylinder Guard from Moose Racing, riders can protect their brakes from rocks and other damaging debris found on the track and trail.
Clear Wheels on Clearance
Metalsport Wheels has announced that they will no longer manufacture Clear Wheels. The remaining inventory will be sold at a discount price.
80-Spoke Hot Wheels
Paughco is now offering a complete selection of direct fit and custom, superior quality 80-spoke rim assemblies for a wide variety of applications.
Seven New Triumphs Unveiled at International Motorcycle Show
Triumph Motorcycles recently unveiled seven new motorcycles to North American customers at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach.
Harley-Davidson and AHDRA Announce New Draggin’ Bagger Class
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has announced the continuation of its long-standing sponsorship of the All Harley Drag Racing Association along with the launch of a new Draggin’ Bagger drag racing class for the 2011 racing season.
Cobra Engineering To Unveil Two Custom Motorcycles
Cobra plans to unveil their new concepts in the Honda booth at the Long Beach Motorcycle Show on December 17, 2010
American Honda Announces Release of the 2011 CB1000R
American Honda Motor Company’s Powersports Division recently announced to its dealers the release of the CB1000R, a high-performance and versatile “naked bike.”
New NG Disc Brake Racy 1201 X Series To Premiere At SEMA
Martin Racing Performance will be premiering its new line of NG Disk Brakes made exclusively for MRP in the USA. This new line features stainless steel anodized street Race Style Disk brakes for the new custom scooter rider.
Darwin’s Discounted Recession Prices End October 31
Darwin Motorcycles, the manufacturer of Brass Balls Bobbers and Choppers, has held the line on prices for the last two years because of the current economic conditions but they recently announced that they will raise prices at the end of October to offset the price increases in raw materials.
2011 Suzuki GSX-R Unveiled At Dealer Meeting
Suzuki announced the arrival of two brand-new GSX-R sportbike models to its 2011 lineup at their annual dealer meeting in Las Vegas this past weekend. These include new, redesigned and upgraded versions of the class-leading GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 sportbikes, and feature a variety of updates and innovations.
Darwin Motorcycles Rolls Out The Rocketeer
Brass Balls Bobbers and Choppers introduced their latest 2011 digger motorcycle, the Rocketeer, at the 2010 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. The Rocketeer placed fourth in the production class. The central theme of the retro bobber is built around a hand-fabricated gas tank with monochromatic graphics applied on the fender and tank. The
Got Safety?
Attract New Riders With Education
Score One for Awareness
September’s cover guy Dave Perewitz brings his notoriety to Allstate’s Once Is Not Enough Program, making us all look twice at the insurance giant’s safety initiative.