Shifting Gears: May 2015
Digital media guy shifts gears: Justin Dawes has left MotorcycleUSA.com.
Parts for Scooters: Fast-Growing Start-Up is a Big Player in a Small Market
For dealers who have any involvement in the scooter market, Parts for Scooters is a well-known name.
360fly Single Lens Camera
360fly is a single-lens camera that captures a 360-degree video format. Smaller than a baseball, 360fly packs high-quality, 360-degree video into a lightweight, water resistant and rugged design.
Motorcyclist Fatalities Projected to Drop for 2nd Straight Year
As hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists gather in Washington D.C. for the annual Rolling Thunder “Ride for Freedom” this Memorial Day Weekend, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is projecting that motorcyclist fatalities decreased for the second straight year in 2014.
Hollister Freedom Rally is July 3-5
The Hollister Freedom Rally is just two months away and motorcycle enthusiasts from all over are making plans to attend the rally. Thousands of bikers will ride to the town of Hollister, CA a town with a population of just over 34,900 and travel the streets on their favorite ride with friends.
Sena Technologies 10C Combined Motorcycle and Audio Camera System
Sena Technologies, Inc. invaded Overland Expo West 2015. Headlining the lineup at this year’s show was the world’s first combined motorcycle communication and audio action camera system, the 10C.
Schuberth and Held Women’s Apparel
Schuberth North America has female motorcyclists covered, offering head-to-toe protection for riders who insist on premium quality, safety and fit. Schuberth helmets and Held jackets, pants, gloves and boots give women multiple options for gearing up this summer.
ATV Safety Institute Providing Free ATV Safety Training During ATV Safety Week
This summer, from June 6 through 14, the ATV Safety Institute will be launching ATV Safety Week throughout the country. ASI is working with partners all across the country who have volunteered to provide free ATV RiderCourse training and other ATV safety education opportunities.
GIVI Tourer X01
The GIVI Tourer is easily recognizable by its off-road and adventure touring style peak. Along with the chin bar that can be removed to change the helmet into either a regular full face street helmet or open face helmet, the Tourer is three helmets in one.
Corbin Sport Bucket Seats for Polaris Slingshot
Corbin designed its new Sport Bucket Seats for the Polaris Slingshot on platforms that work on the existing Polaris seat frame and slider. Instead of building up complete racing style seats with shoulder bolsters, Corbin opted more for a Sport Bucket style with thigh and side bolsters, but keeps your shoulders free.
Sullivans Inc.: A Backbone of Brands
If you know Bobby Sullivan or have ever seen his Triumph collection at the Sullivans Inc. headquarters just outside of Boston, you know he is one of the biggest Triumph enthusiasts out there.
Track Days Speed Your Sales
The doors to the track swing open at 7 a.m. Many of the attendees have been up since 5 a.m. to get to the track on time, and a hardcore group has been up most of the night working on their ride. The mandatory riders meeting is at 8:30 a.m. and by 9 a.m. the first group of riders is out on the asphalt, honing their skills.
Indian Motorcycle Named Presenting Sponsor of ‘The MEET at ACM’
America’s Car Museum (ACM) has announced that Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, will be a presenting sponsor at the fourth annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival: The MEET at ACM, in Tacoma, Washington, on August 22.
Motorcycle Industry Council’s Gear Up Every Ride Photo Contest
Gear Up Every Ride has launched a month-long photo contest starting May 1. The contest gives riders a chance to win nearly $10,000 in prizes in exchange for posting photos that embrace the Gear Up theme and including the hashtag #GearUpEveryRide on Instagram.
Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday
The old adage of win on Sunday and sell on Monday is not just lip service in the motorcycle industry, it’s practically built into our DNA.
Motorcycle Industry Council Launches ‘Gear Up Every Ride’ Initiative
Gear Up Every Ride, a new initiative built around innovative ways of encouraging riders to use proper motorcycling apparel, is launching during May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The program was designed by the Motorcycle Industry Council’s Rider Safety Committee.