Ox Motorsports and MSR Finish 1-2 in Baja 1000
Despite a last minute change of plans before the 49th Edition of the SCORE Baja 1000 on November 17-20, the Ox Motorsports/MSR team not only defended their Baja 1000 title, but finished 1-2.
ARGO Names New VP of Sales & Marketing and US Regional Sales Manager
ARGO has announced the addition of two new sales roles to its Vehicle Division. Effective immediately, Kevin Asselin has been named vice president of Sales & Marketing, while Denny Turnbull has been named U.S. Eastern Regional sales manager. Both are experienced powersports veterans who will play integral roles as the company seeks to bolster its retail sales and distribution across North America.
Shifting Gears (November): Printing All The News That Fits
New head wrangler in Texas as Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice names Eric Cagle President of the Fort Worth-based distribution giant. Cagle comes from Caterpillar Inc. and Neovia Logistics where he spent 25+ years. “The opportunity to join a recognized leader in such an exciting industry was very appealing to me,” Cagle says. “The relationship this company
Malcolm Smith Racing Training Wheels
From Baja 1000 winners like Colton Udall and Mark Samuels to Six Days Overall Gold Medal winner Ryan Sipes, entire generations of riders started the same way: a minibike with training wheels.
Mechanical and Hydraulic Linked Brakes
Linked braking systems on motorcycles and scooters have become more common over the years. Hydraulic systems use proportioning valves, delay valves, and multiple master cylinders to combine the activation of the front and rear brakes in a smooth and logical fashion. Mechanical brake systems use equalizer junctions to link up the cables for the front
AIMExpo Championship of the Americas Crowns Four Class Winners and People’s Choice Recipient
A total of 40 entries from 32 builders were spread across four classes of competition at the annual Championship of the Americas, with Jordan Dickinson, Bryan Fuller, Adam Karns, and Jesse Spade each earning first-place honors for their respective builds.
American Lifan Carrys Momentum Following AIMExpo 2016
American Lifan utilized the American International Motorcycle Exposition (AIMExpo) as a platform to launch several new products for next year. American Lifan’s President and CEO, Tony Sun, said “AIMExpo was a huge success for us and the momentum we gained shows no sign of slowing down.”
Galfer USA 280mm Off-Road Rotor Kits
Galfer USA is now offering its Tsunami Wave Rotors in 280mm Oversize kits, offering off-road riders more stopping power than ever before. The new kits are in stock for a wide range of motorcycles and are available now through authorized Galfer USA dealers. Designed for both trail and track, the 280mm Oversize Tsunami Wave Rotor Kit
TrakMotive 2017 ATV-UTV CV Axle Catalog
TrakMotive has announced the release of its new comprehensive 2017 ATV-UTV CV Axle catalog. Featuring more than 5,400 ATV, UTV, and Side-by-Side applications, this new catalog illustrates the increasing scope of the TrakMotive CV Axle product lines.
Fourth Annual AIMExpo Welcomed Largest Number of Consumers to Date
Last month, the Fourth Annual American International Motorcycle Expo bid farewell to its founding host city of Orlando, Florida, capping off a memorable tenure inside the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) that included a record number of consumer attendees.
Seely Tops Podium at Final Round of All Japan MX National Championship
Following the Monster Energy Cup, Team Honda HRC’s Cole Seely journeyed across the Pacific to contest last weekend’s final round of the All Japan MX National Championship. Competing at Sportsland Sugo in Mlyagi, Japan, Seely clinched the overall victory in the IA1 (450cc) class.
Helmet House and Shoei Award Prizes at Shoei Dealer Training Seminar
Helmet House, Inc. and SHOEI Safety Helmet, Inc. have announced the latest winners who recently attended SHOEI’s live dealer training seminar for the greater New York City area at Dave & Buster’s in Westbury, NY.
Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspension Kits for ’90-’17 Harley-Davidson Touring Line
Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspension has announced the introduction of height and rebound adjustable FOX Air Suspension Systems for the 1990 to 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring line of motorcycles.
Los Angeles Ride for Kids Charity Event for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Begins Oct. 29
The Ride for Kids and Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation will be making its annual appearance for the 2016 Los Angeles Ride for Kids charity event on October 29th. American Honda Motor Company will commemorate its 25-year anniversary by serving as the presenting sponsor and teaming up with Ride for Kids to host the event at
Hydraulic Tappets
1. Hydraulic tappets are used to eliminate or reduce the need for valve clearance adjustment. An engine without hydraulic tappets must have a gap between the tappet and valve or tappet and camshaft to allow for the change in clearance as the engine components heat up. If this clearance is too small the valve may hang
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Eight Inductees, One Legend
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted eight new members and honored an existing member as a Hall of Fame Legend last Thursday evening at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Husqvarna Motorcycles, during the opening day of the American International Motorcycle Expo in Orlando.
