Take A Ride With DragonFire Champ Corry Weller
Here is your chance to accelerate to RacePace with newly crowned TORC champ Corry Weller at the Off-Road Expo this weekend. DragonFire’s ride-alongs are back, along with some cool swag and 2017 catalogs hot off the presses.
BMW And Honda Dealers Ranked Highest For Response To Internet Inquiries, Says New Pied Piper Survey
BMW and Honda dealerships ranked highest in the 2016 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness (ILE) Motorcycle Industry Study, which measured how motorcycle dealerships responded to customer inquiries received through dealership websites. Study rankings by brand were determined by the Pied Piper PSI process, which ties “mystery shopping” measurement and scoring to dealership sales success.
WD-40 Partners with Cerberus Moto to Build WD-40 Specialist ‘Athena’ Motorcycle
WD-40 Company and Cerberus Moto are partnering to build a custom, post-apocalyptic style motorcycle that will debut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, held Nov. 1–4. Dubbed the WD-40 Specialist “Athena” Motorcycle, Cerberus Moto master mechanic Dave Hargreaves is building the motorcycle using WD-40 Specialist products.
Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspension Ultimate Ride Kit for Honda Gold Wing
Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspension has announced the introduction of a height adjustable FOX Air Suspension System for the 2001 to 2016 Honda Gold Wing and Honda Gold Wing F6B.
Torque Specifications
1. Tightening fasteners correctly is key in mechanical work. Most folks are familiar with torque specifications as the common form of estimating fastener tension by how much force it takes to rotate the component. The fastener tension can vary at an identical torque spec under different conditions, and it is the tension that matters. 2. The
From World Champion To AIMExpo Rookie
Kenny Roberts Jr. Becomes Show Champion at His First AIMExpo [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) named second-generation road-racing legend Kenny Roberts Jr. as “AIMExpo Champion” for the 2016 event. Roberts Jr. is the newest addition to AIMExpo’s growing list of legendary American racers and industry influencers that have served the role of official event
K&L Supply is on the Move
Growing partnerships, new products and a revamped website Between now and this time last year, K&L Supply has been busy, to say the least. In that time, the company has expanded its product line, revamped its website and moved its headquarters to a new, larger location in Santa Clara, CA. K&L has even found time
Cooper Webb, Alex Martin and Jason Anderson to Represent U.S. at 2016 FIM Motocross of Nations
Three of America’s top motocross riders will represent the United States at the Fédération Internationale de Motocylisme Motocross of Nations in Maggiora, Italy, on Sept. 25. Cooper Webb will race in the MX1 class, and Alex Martin will race in the MX2 class. Both racers ride Yamahas for the Yamalube/Star Racing team. Rockstar Energy Racing Husqvarna’s Jason Anderson will race in the Open class.
Trading Four Wheels for Two
MPN Staff Members Take State 8’s Basic RiderCourse [dropcap]I[/dropcap]’ll be the first to admit that while I’ve been MPN’s managing editor for nearly three years now, I have never ridden a motorcycle. Aside from putting a leg over a bike at tradeshows, I have only ever admired the machines and written about the many makes
Motorcycle Industry Issues: Vote, Join the Cause and Be Engaged!
Top Issues Affecting Powersports Dealers and What You Can Do About It [dropcap]B[/dropcap]eing an election year, most of the headlines in recent months have been aimed toward the two presidential nominees. While we are free to vote for whomever we wish, why not look at the 2016 election from a perspective that makes sense for
Growing Side-by-Side Segment Features Expanded Presence at AIMExpo
For 2016, AIMExpo’s showcase of the side-by-side segment will be stronger than ever thanks to enhanced features at AIMExpo Outdoors!, along with key aftermarket brands, including High Lifter Products as the latest side-by-side exhibitor at the event.
Seat Concepts Sponsors U.S. Teams in 2016 FIM International Six Days Enduro
Seat Concepts, maker of seat foam and cover products for competition, adventure, dual-sport and touring motorcycles, will support the U.S. teams in the 2016 FIM International Six Days Enduro on Oct. 11-16 in Circuito de Navarra, Spain.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame to Induct Charles Franklin, Chris Haines and Dennis Mahan
Indian motorcycle designer and engineer Charles Franklin, racer and tuner Chris Haines and engine builder Dennis Mahan will be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Orlando on Oct. 13.
Phil Nicoletti Joins the Sidi Family
Sidi welcomes #34 – 450 rider Phil Nicoletti to the team. Phil is a consistent staple in the top 10 at any given Motocross race on the schedule and is stepping up his SX game every season.
Mustang Returns to Sturgis
Once again, motorcyclists are beginning to converge on the Black Hills of South Dakota for the annual Sturgis Rally. From Mustang’s huge rally rig at Black Hills Harley-Davidson to its two billboards on I-90 to the factory reps at the J&P Cycles store on Lazelle in the heart of downtown Sturgis, Mustang will be all through the Black Hills during this year’s rally.
Big News From Big Buck!
In early June, Yamaha assembled the media in South Carolina for the unveiling of its 2017 ATV/UTV product lines.
