AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame to Induct Gloria Struck, Ronnie Jones in October Ceremony
Motorcycling enthusiast and pioneer Gloria Struck and dirt-track racer Ronnie Jones will be among the honorees that the American Motorcyclist Association welcomes to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame this October.
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve
The Fumoto Oil Drain Valve is a perfect solution for DIY Harley-Davidson owners who are tired of the hassle and mess that a regular oil change can create. With the Fumoto Valve’s original ball valve design, you simply lift and turn the lever and oil flows out.
New Vice President for MAG Retail Group
The MAG Retail Group (MRG), the multi-channel retail division of Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) that runs J&P Cycles and Motorcycle Superstore, has announced the addition of Sean Laughlin as the new vice president of marketing and a part of the MRG senior leadership team.
Rockford Fosgate is Official Motorcycle Audio Sponsor of Sturgis 2016
Rockford Fosgate has announced for the third consecutive year that it will be the official motorcycle audio sponsor of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2016. The 76th annual week-long event runs from August 8-14.
MagnaFlow Legacy Gen-X Exhaust for H-D Softail
MagnaFlow’s new Legacy Gen-X Exhaust for Harley-Davidson Softail models 1986-2016 feature 12mm and 18mm O2 sensor ports, 2 ½” full coverage heat shields, Magna-black, non-bluing, stainless steel head pipes, and come in a show chrome or deep black finish.
INTERMOT Introduces Custom Bike Showcase and Other New Features for 2016
The international custom building scene has been integrated into INTERMOT 2016 as a standalone “show-within-a-show” format under the name “INTERMOT customized,” that will be presented on a special stage. In addition to the many custom V-twins, a new wave of cafe racers and other modern adaptations will also be showcased. Exhibitors in the Customized show will include BMW, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Triumph, Yamaha and
Motorcycle Racing Legend Ben Bostrom Named Grand Marshal for 14th Annual Sturgis Mayor’s Ride
Ben Bostrom, renowned U.S. motorcycle racer, has been named the Grand Marshal for the 14th Annual Sturgis Mayor’s Ride on August 8, 2016, during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Bostrom Brothers are making their return to Sturgis to continue their tradition of riding with people from around the world in the annual Sturgis Mayor’s Ride.
April Sales Slow Down
Our latest survey of powersports dealers indicates the building retail sales momentum that powersports dealer have seen since late January came to an end in April.
Reading Between the Lines
Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle since the age of 3 doesn’t necessarily qualify you to work in the industry, just as changing your own oil doesn’t make you a mechanic. If you are a dreamer looking to get a foot in the door, or an experienced industry pro looking to step up, you need to be able to read between the lines with some of these job postings.
Those Vintage Days are Here Again
AMA’s Vintage Motorcycle Days attracts all kinds, from the newbie enthusiast to the seasoned, hardcore, vintage bike afficianado… and there are plenty of industry folks in between.
Whiskey Grade
Located in the bustling neighborhood of Ohio City just outside of downtown Cleveland, Ohio is home base for Whiskey Grade, a moto fashion and fuel-inspired apparel store.
Kuryakyn LED Fairing Vent Accent
Add a punch of LED styling to Harley-Davidson batwing fairings with the new LED Fairing Vent Accent from Kuryakyn. This update to the popular unlit version illuminates H-D’s Slipstream vent with bright white LEDs that emit a soft glow to enhance style and rider visibility.
Kuryakyn Fairing Mounted Scythe and Teardrop Mirrors
Maintain full awareness of surroundings while improving the appearance of a Harley-Davidson bagger with the new Fairing Mounted Scythe and Teardrop Mirrors from Kuryakyn. Both options are cast from quality A380 aluminum, with machined stainless steel balls and nylon sockets.
JIMS Shifter Pedal Shaft Bushing Tool
JIMS No. 5518 Shifter Pedal Shaft Bushing Tool easily removes both worn bushings and installs the new bushings to their proper depth without removing the inner primary, making shifter shaft bushing replacement a 20 minute job.
Danny Gray Motorcycle Seats: Design Your Own
For the last decade and until recently, Danny Gray has built Harley-Davidson’s custom seat program while manufacturing and distributing its Danny Gray core brand of V-Twin seats. Danny Gray is now launching a dealer direct Danny Gray custom seat program for Harley-Davidson motorcycles called Design Your Own.
CV Performance EZ-Just Mixture Screw
The original prototype was first developed in the 1980s to eliminate the need for carburetor removal by technicians when making adjustments, and was later adapted when the CV carburetor became the standard on Harleys. The new mixture screw quickly grew in popularity and became known as the EZ-Just 25 years ago.
