Where the Rubber Meets the Road
A funny thing happened at the bike shop one day. We were all hanging out in the back, telling lies like a bunch of dirt bikers do, when a guy came up to the back door pushing his bike. He had a tire over one arm while he pushed his XS650 Yamaha into the shop.
Best of the Web- Top 25 Products of 2012
Each week, we present our readers with the best new products on the market. While all the gadgets, apparel and tools we share are valued by dealers, some simply stand above the rest. We’ve rounded up the most clicked items on our website, presenting you with the top 25 items of 2012.
Mustang Covered Hard Trunks
Measuring 22 inches wide by 18 inches long and 13 inches high, these covered hard trunks, designed for metric cruisers and Harley-Davidsons, are large enough to accommodate two full-face helmets. Not only do these matching top boxes add to the overall carrying capacity, but they also incorporate a padded backrest to keep passengers comfortable for the long haul.
CruzTools T50 Star Wrench
CruzTools developed the T50 Star Wrench specifically for BMW motorcycles. Measuring approximately 7.5 inches by 4 inches, the wrench is long enough to provide necessary torque yet fits easily into a tankbag or saddlebag. Star tips are compatible with Torx standards and are provided on both ends for increased flexibility.
Class of ’79 First Annual Chairty Golf Classic Supports Aid to Injured Riders
The golf tournament will take place Aug. 31 at the Piper Glen Golf Club in Springfield, Ill. Participants will be paired with current and past GNC riders for a round of best ball golf.
Paughco’s Skirted Rear Bagger Fenders
The Skirted Rear Fenders are the latest from Paughco’s Bagger-Werx line. They’re designed for the 2009-2012 FLHX Street Glide, FLTR Road Glide and FLHR Road King models. Each incorporates built-in full-length filler side panels that cover strut and saddlebag gaps.
Corbin Ovalbac Trunkrest
Corbin’s Ovalbac Trunkrest for Harley-Davidson Tourpaks offers generous body contact for more square inches of weight dispersion and for long range touring comfort.
Directline USA Adds MotoCentric Brand To Lineup
Directline USA, the exclusive distributor of Cycle Case and MotoStance brands, has announced the addition of MotoCentric to their lineup. Now with two brands of motorcycle luggage serving the market, the company offers a comprehensive soft luggage solution for motorcycle enthusiasts and dealers.
Leather Therapy Partners with Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice
Leather Therapy has entered into a distribution partnership with Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice effective immediately.
Adventure Track Seat
Saddlemen’s 25 years of seat making has led to the 2012 release of what Saddlemen calls the most advanced adventure touring seats on the market, the Saddlemen Adventure Track Seat.
Easy Eddie’s in Huntersville, North Carolina
This dealer’s huge building includes a comprehensive parts department, a full service department with five lifts, a four-table pool hall, two stages for live music, an outdoor patio and two bars.
Piaggio Group Unveils Three New Models at Dealer Meeting
Italian manufacturer Piaggio Group, represented in the U.S. by its subsidiary Piaggio Group Americas (PGA), recently introduced three new models to the North American market – the Aprilia Tuono V4 naked sportbike, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX sport tourer and the Piaggio BV 350 maxi scooter. All three new models will arrive at dealerships later this spring.
Sturgis Students Get Real World Education with Bagger Bike Build
The Buffalo Chip Challenge student bike build plans to take baggers to a whole new level for the 2012 Sturgis Rally. At Brown High School in Sturgis, S.D., students are beginning the initial stages of a build with lead instructor Keith Terry of Terry Components.
Back Seat/Sissy Bar Bag
This thoughtfully designed offering from Saddlemen offers great versatility: it can either be used as a sissybar bag or as a “back seat bag” set between rider and tour back on Dresser-style motorcycles.
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.
Motorcycle Armor
Motorcycle Armor clear paint protection film defends paint and conceals existing scuffs and scratches.