OGIO Less Drag Pack
OGIO’s Less Drag Pack is slightly smaller than the ever-popular No Drag Pack. It comes equipped with a helmet hood and has a padded sleeve that fits most 15-inch laptops. The drop-in audio pocket offers easy access for MP3 players, while the dual waist-belt pockets allow for easy storage of smaller items. Adjusting the height
Sport Tail Bag
The SaddleStow TS3200 Deluxe Sport Tail Bag is an ideal pack for cruisers, sport bikes, dual sport and touring models. Its unique design is easy to mount, and an easy-to-pack wide opening and zippered side expansion allow for storage of longer items such as tent poles. An external drink holder gives riders convenient on-the-road access.
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All-Rite Products’ Bigfoot Rest ATV Foot Support
Easy to attach or remove, the Bigfoot Rest extra foot support system quickly adjusts to whatever height riders need. High-bond tape securely attaches the hook-and-loop mounting strips to both sides of the ATV on the fenders. Heavy-duty rubber rests can then be moved up or down for a custom fit. Easy to adjust or just
Hardline Products Speedy Hitch Camera
The Speedy Hitch Camera makes lining up a ball and hitch an easy one-man job. It also makes quick work of backing into tight sheds and garages. Riders can even use the reverse image button to swap the image and makes things even simpler. It works day and night thanks to infrared technology. Features include
HRP Sports Hand Shields/Deflectors
‘Cause sticks and stones, mud and cold wind can seriously smart, HRP Sports offers up these Hand Shields/Deflectors to protect riders’ mitts. Sure Sellers: • Universal mounting with hook-and-loop strap system for easy on, easy off • Ideal for dirt bike, ATV and snowmobile applications • Ballistic nylon outer shell construction with plastic backing for
Vintage Marketing: Old Bikes Build New Business
If you ride your restored bevel drive Ducati, Panhead Harley or Black Bomber Honda on a regular basis, you are probably used to being mobbed at gas station stops and motorcycle hangouts. A nice looking vintage bike just naturally stops traffic. “I was going to a military vehicle meet,” explains Robin Markey, partner in Bob’s
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Superwinch UTV4000
Superwinch’s new drum-centric 4000-pound UTV winch features the same fail-safe electrical components (like a premium, sealed solenoid) that have kept Superwinch products performing for years. Sure Sellers: • Operates at a reduced amp draw to minimize electrical system drain • A high-speed motor combined with three-stage planetary gears deliver a fast yet safe pull to
Drag Specialties Heated Grips
Just because the mercury falls, it doesn’t mean riders have to stash away their bikes for the season quite yet. Hook them up with these season-extending heated grips from Drag Specialties. Sure Sellers: • Three-position heat control • Easy to adjust while riding • Internal wiring from left to right hand Retail Price: 149.90 For
The Virtual Biker Bar: Online Networks to Build Your Brand
Taking cues from the ongoing, phenomenal success of social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook, motorcycle dealers are creating their own online communities, where they can glean valuable feedback from customers, promote their brand and keep an eye out for future staff amid the online message posts. “It’s a good time to become a niche
Advanced FLOW Engineering Aries AE1 Replacement Air Filters
r filters for the Honda TRX450R/ER ATV models. aFe boasts that this is the easiest air filter on the market to service: riders can simply wash it in the kitchen sink with soap and water, rinse and reinstall — no oiling is necessary. The dry media shakes dirt loose as the rider hits rocks, bumps
Mattracks LiteFoot ATV Track Conversion Systems
Easy-to-install, LiteFoot ATV track conversion systems are designed to fit most any 4×4 All-terrain Vehicles. The LiteFoot tracks feature an adjustable, variable rate internal track suspension, specifically designed for use on all terrains and all seasons. Mattracks offers LiteFoot track models for both single riders and side-by-side utility ATVs, and they are available with either
Buggies Light Fire to the Off-Road Market
Unlike the scooter industry, which I often write about, there is a lack of information on buggies. There is no DOT, consumer safety board or even a consumer reports magazine testing these units in the United States. It’s caveat emptor for the dealers when they are doing research on a particular brand they wish to carry.
At Your Service
Your sales department may get customers through your door, but your service department keeps them there. “In these economic times,” says Tim Buechele, parts and accessory manager of Hammond (La.) Harley Davidson, “customers are paying more attention to preventative maintenance. They are investing in what they have, which means taking care of their existing vehicle.
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