Tread Lightly! Launches 2015 Auction on eBay
In an effort to proactively protect recreation access and opportunities by supporting Tread Lightly!, a variety of companies within the outdoor recreation industry have donated more than 50 items to the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! for its Seventh Annual Charity Auction. The auction went live August 3 and runs through August 10.
7 Reasons Why You Should Be In Orlando This October
Since its inception in 2013, the American International Motorcycle Expo has turned the concept of what an annual industry trade show should be upside down.
Skagit Powersports Owners Put Innovative Retail Concepts Into Place
Gary Lawyer, Bill Cameron and Pete Bangs bought Skagit Powersports in 1992, and soon started putting their innovative retail concepts into place.
Long-Time Harley-Davidson Stalwart and Sturgis Hall of Fame Inductee Retires
End of an era for The Motor Company as long-time Harley-Davidson stalwart and Sturgis Hall Of Fame inductee Steve Piehl has retired.
Nightrider.com XiED EFI Fuel Management System for 2015 Harley-Davidson Baggers
Nightrider.com, manufacturers of the XiED EFI Fuel Management System, has introduced an application for 2015 Harley-Davidson Baggers. Available in three different modes from simple/XiED to everyday rider/ViED to intelligent/AF-XiED for Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati, Victory, Buell and Indian motorcycles.
AIMExpo 2015 Surpasses 450 Exhibitors with Butler Motorcycle Maps
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced that with the addition of Butler Motorcycle Maps to the expanding exhibitor list, the third-annual event has surpassed the 450 exhibitor milestone.
Leader Motorcycle Steering Stem Mounts for Sport, Dual and Adventure Bikes
Leader Motorcycle has announced its eCaddy Steering Stem Mounts geared toward sport bike, dual sport and adventure bike riders. The mount holds phones, GPS, cameras and more, and mounts to the steering column/fork stem/triple tree on all kinds of motorcycles.
Old Bikes Highlight New Show
They say everything that is old is new again.
Your Dealership can be a Resource for Classic Bike Owners
Like many dealers, you have watched the growth of the vintage movement over the last 20 years with interest and possibly some alarm.
Nolan Group and Yoshimura Implement Minimum Advertised Price Policy
Nolan Group and Yoshimura recently implemented MAP policies which will be effective beginning June 30 and August 1, 2015, respectively. Both companies believe a sound MAP policy protects the consumer from unauthorized retailers who have no knowledge of the products, provide no support, and in some cases misrepresent product availability.
Motorcycle Guru Bob Barker Has Died
Robert Barker, an American motorcycle innovator had a storied career in motorcycle engineering. Bob grew up in Altadena, California and could be found learning life’s lessons at San Gabriel Drag Strip, Santa Barbara, or Marchbanks Speedway. Bob died in his sleep on May 25, 2015.
2016 Fast Dates World Superbike, Iron & Lace Custom Bike, and Garage Girls Calendars
The new 2016 FastDates.com Calendars reveal a full 16 months beginning in September 2015 preceding the 2016 cover year. All three editions of the new 2016 FastDates.com Calendars – Fast Dates, Iron & Lace, and Garage Girls, feature the official SBK Fast Dates World Superbike Calendar Kittens Jitka Pralinka and Petra Ruzickova.
UC Berkeley Study Shows Lane-Splitting Motorcyclists are Safer in Traffic
A new study by the University of California Berkeley shows that motorcyclists who split lanes in heavy traffic are significantly less likely to be struck from behind by other motorists and are less likely to suffer head or torso injuries, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.
Racers at AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship to Compete for AMA Fast Brain Award
Racers at the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill., July 6-10, not only will race for AMA National No. 1 plates, but some of the fastest and brightest will also compete for the AMA Fast Brain Award, which includes an educational scholarship for the award winner.
Dainese USA to Offer D-air Racing in North America
During a recent launch event D-Store Orange County, Dainese USA announced that the company’s state-of-the-art D-air Racing technology will be made available to North American customers in September of this year.
Dominion and Synchrony Financial Team Up for New Webinar
An upcoming industry webinar will provide compelling new information about today’s powersports buyers. The webinar is a joint presentation by Dominion Powersports and Synchrony Financial and will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 11 a.m. PST/2 p.m. EST. Dealers can register for free.
