Rigg Gear RZR Door Bags
Nelson Rigg’s powersports luggage line of UTV and Off-Road accessories under the Rigg Gear Brand features front and rear upper bags that solve the common issue of smashing your knee into the door by adding a generous EVA foam protective pad, while still offering over 3 liters of storage in the adjacent zippered pocket.
SHOEI Neotec Helmet
The next level of modular helmet, the SHOEI Neotec, is designed for today’s hybrid motorcyclists features optimal shell aerodynamics, noise-reduction technology, wide and tall field of vision, internal sun shield and a fully removable, washable and replaceable liner.
DragonFire Locked and Loaded For Inaugural Laughlin Desert Classic
Although this past weekend’s Laughlin Desert Classic is new to the Best In The Desert series, DragonFire is ready for the “Duel In The Desert” with high caliber talent like 3X Mint 400 winner Lacrecia Beurrier, short course top gun Bobby VanBeekum and a pair of sharp-shooters from the East, Jimmy Keys and Russell Griffin.
2016 CVO Pro Street Breakout
So far, 2016 seems to be the year of the musclebike with the XDiavel and Octane getting much of the attention. However, Harley does not intend to let the competition have their way with the market even if the proverbial gauntlet has been thrown by some tough new guys on the block. These are the
What Would You Have Done?
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ey ya’ll, after owning my own shop for 20 years I thought I had solved almost every problem there is to solve… Well, I was wrong. Every Saturday and Sunday we get around 1,000 bikes that pass through our doors. They come hang out at my 2.5-acre compound and they drink a little beer, eat
Yamaha WaterCraft Group Receive Major Boating Industry Awards
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]eg lamps notwithstanding, Yamaha WaterCraft Group, a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., has received a couple of major boating industry awards for its WaveRunner product line recognizing excellence in design. In January, the Yamaha FX SVHO WaveRunner was named the 2015 Watercraft of the Year. The annual award is presented by Watercraft Journal magazine,
Motorcycle: No Spark at Plugs, Part 1
Investigating wiring problems [dropcap]A[/dropcap]t Cyclepedia.com we provide technical support to our members using our online manuals to service and repair vehicles. On a regular basis we get a service ticket from a member saying, “I’ve replaced my ignition coil, ECM and/or some other expensive part and I still don’t have spark. What should I do?”
Projectitis
Out with the old dreams, in with the new [dropcap]I[/dropcap]’ve owned a certain project bike for 10 years and it never moved under its own power. To say it had ‘no spark’ was an understatement (see this month’s Tech Tip about No Spark issues), but it was a project bike that kept the dream alive.
Polaris Reports 2016 First Quarter Results
Polaris Industries Inc. has reported first quarter net income of $46.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 compared to $88.6 million reported in the first quarter of 2015, in-line with company expectations.
SBS is Back in Daytona Permanently
On the heels of the 75th Annual Bike Week in Daytona, FL, SBS has announced that it has moved into its new North American offices in the heart of the action – Daytona Beach.
Harley Reports Retail Motorcycle Sales Up Worldwide in Q1, But U.S. Sales Down
Harley-Davidson has reported that worldwide retail motorcycle sales in the first quarter were up 1.4 percent, driven by a 4.5 percent increase in international markets. Although retail motorcycle sales in the U.S. were down slightly compared to the year-ago quarter, the company says retail sales trends have significantly improved over previous quarters. Worldwide retail sales
Covingtons Customs Lowering Kit for Harley-Davidson Baggers
Give your bike a lower stance with Covington’s lowering kits for late-model Harley-Davidsons, including the “CVO” and “Special” Bagger and Touring Models. In addition to a standard kit, Covingtons has created the only lowering kit that will work with the factory adjustable coilovers featured on CVO and Special edition motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson’s New Stripped-Down Dark Custom Motorcycle
As the newest member of the Dark Custom lineup, Roadster combines modern performance and retro-inspired styling with premium suspension components, an air-cooled 1200cc V-Twin engine that delivers a strong pulse of mid-range torque and a profile reminiscent of vintage racing motorcycles from the 1950s and 1960s.
S&S Cycle Short Block Replacement Engines for 1984-’99 Big Twins
S&S Cycle has released a pair of short block engines designed to replace the tired bottom end on 1984 through 1999 Big Twin. Stock replacement fitment with the added bonus of relocated oil pick up for better scavenging. Compatible with factory primary and gear covers.
Yamaha Announces Supported 2016 ATV and Side-by-Side Racers
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA has announced its supported 2016 Side-by-Side and ATV racers who will compete in the all-new YXZ1000R pure sport SxS and aboard the YFZ450R sport ATV.
32′ ShockStrap Ratchet Safety Strap
Safety Strap acts as a limiter so you won’t over-tighten and stress everything you are trying to secure. The commercial grade ratchet has an outside release for ease of use even with gloves on. It is bolted on so you can replace it in the future and keep your investment working.
