Shifting Gears: February 2016
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he portable jump-starter and rechargeable battery pack experts Weego continue to charge into the powersports market, hiring industry veteran Jon Kluiter. As the company’s new channel sales manager, Kluiter will handle business development and sales management for the marine, automotive, powersports and industrial channels, plus all international business. He is Weego’s third major addition to
AMA Pro Racing and McElroy Packaging Announce Partnership and ‘Lucky 13’ Award
Stepping up from a contingency sponsor to an official series partner, McElroy Packaging has teamed up with AMA Pro Racing to create a new bonus award for the sport.
AMA Pro Flat Track to Return to Phoenix
AMA Pro Flat Track will be making a return to the Phoenix area for the first time in 30 years with the Law Tigers Arizona Mile, scheduled as round four of the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season on Saturday, May 14 at Turf Paradise in Scottsdale, AZ.
Big Bike Parts Deluxe Armrest for Harley FLH
Big Bike Parts brings its market leading Passenger Armrest system to the Harley FLH line. The armrest system mounts securely to the existing Harley Tour Pak with four bolts. A unique slotted assembly allows the armrest to be mounted with a 1’’ forward or backward position.
Kuryakyn Extended Brake Pedals for H-D
Kuryakyn Extended Brake Pedals for Harley-Davidson Touring and Trikes free up floorboard space and relocate the pad location to a more natural position for improved operation.
Samson Exhaust is Up For Sale
After a lifetime of motorcycle riding and almost three decades of leading Samson Exhaust, the legendary “Godfather of Pipes”, CEO and Founder of Samson Exhaust, Kenny Price, is looking to ride off into the sunset and retire, which means the business is up for grabs.
Klock Werks KlipHanger Handlebars
KlipHangers are offered in several heights and some pullback styles to fit a wide range of preferred riding positions, and come in chrome and black combinations. The manufactured bar portions are 1” and 1-1/4” DOM tubing, drilled/slotted for internal wiring, and work with heated grips.
V-Twin Motorcycle Engine
The V-Twin market is clearly one of the largest, most influential segments in the entire powersports industry – unit sales represent more than half of the entire motorcycle market. While it is well documented that the number sold in the past few years isn’t what it used to be pre-recession days, there’s still a lot at stake for the aftermarket as well as the OEMs.
Slamtail Hydraulic Actuated Lowering System
Slamtail, a hydraulically actuated lowering system for Softails, can be installed on the all 2016 Harley Softail models. Whether you purchase the recently released CVO Pro Street Breakout or the new for 2016 Fat Boy S and Slim S, the Slamtail will fit your ride.
Greg’s Custom Cycles 16-Inch Reckless Bars
Greg’s Custom Cycles newest addition to the Reckless Bar line up is the 16” tall bars. These bars offer a lean, clean look from Greg’s Custom’s and are offered two ways; pre-drilled for external or internal wiring.
HorsePower Financial Services Moves Into New Corporate Headquarters
Due to the growth of its existing nationwide dealer network and the demand for the continued onboarding of new dealers, HorsePower Financial Services has moved its corporate headquarters to 1087 A Mane Way in Lebanon, Ohio.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member Doug Bingham Passes Away
Affectionately known as “Mr. Sidecar,” Doug Bingham passed away on January 27 at the age of 76. He was a 50-year AMA member and Charter Life Member, and he received the 1998 AMA MVP Award for advancing the cause of motorcycling and was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2003.
Think Locally, Act Globally
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]hoppers are changing their habits faster than Lady Gaga changes her look. Are you keeping up with what the customer wants – or are you still in denial that the times have changed? Technology may be accelerating change, but in my opinion the Internet only makes it easier to buy more of the wrong stuff.
Danny Gray Custom Motorcycle Seats Launches New Channel Strategy
Danny Gray announced this week that it has terminated its 17-year relationship with Harley-Davidson and no longer supplies Harley’s custom seat program. The company has also announced that it has severed ties with industry giant, Tucker-Rocky. Dealers may continue to purchase their Danny Gray seats through Western Power Sports (WPS) and Drag Specialties.
Chrome Capital Moves to New National Headquarters
In order to meet the growing needs of Chrome Capital’s participating motorcycle dealers and riders, the company has expanded staff to 46 employees and moved to larger office space in Naples, FL.
Bahn Gauge Accents for H-D Batwing Fairings
Now available from Bahn are two additional enhancements for ’14-later Harley-Davidson inner batwing fairings. Sold separately, Bahn Upper and Lower Gauge Accents are machined from 6061 forged aluminum for a custom appearance.
