DEI Heat Shield Kit for Honda Pioneer 1000-5 UTV
Honda’s flagship UTV can generate serious heat entering into the seat area. DEI has answered the call with a new four piece, precision pre-cut heat shield kit that reduces temperatures on the front seat, center body panel, and rear foot well.
Custer Products Never Night Off-Road Series LED Light Bars
Engineered for high performance off-road use, Custer Products Never Night Off-Road Series LED Light Bars deliver superior performance, reliability, and value. State of the art LED technology provides excellent illumination while using very little battery power.
Progressive Suspension 490 Sport Series Shocks
A true sport performance shock at heart with a low cost, the new 490 Sport Series Shocks feature a high-pressure monotube with deflective disc damping technology, hand threaded preload and a rebound adjustment to dial in the ride.
Arctic Cat Reports Net Loss In Fiscal ’17 Second Quarter Results
Arctic Cat Inc. has reported a net loss of $12.8 million on net sales of $164.6 million for the fiscal 2017 second quarter ended September 30, 2016. In the prior-year quarter, the company reported net earnings of $11.2 million on net sales of $211.2 million. Christopher Metz, Arctic Cat’s president and chief executive officer, stated: “We
Zero Motorcycles Announces First Production Electric Motorcycle to Exceed 200-Mile Range
Zero Motorcycles has announced its 2017 model line featuring as much as 19% more torque, up to 11% more power and the world’s first production electric motorcycle to exceed 200 miles on a single charge.
Honda Introduces CRF250L Rally
Honda has unveiled a new adventure-focused model known as the CRF250L Rally. Inspired by the factory CRF450 Rally machine raced in the Dakar by Team HRC, and based on the standard CRF250L, the CRF250L Rally is ready for weekend adventure, long-distance tour or the daily commute.
FlyDive Lands Dominant Patent Portfolio Acquisition of Hydroflight
FlyDive, a watersports product company specializing in Hydroflight, has announced its Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio acquisition that now makes the company owner of the patents that encompass most of the major components of all modern Hydroflight products.
Future Fibres Hub Officially Launched, Benefits Motorcycle Apparel
The $13.2 million Future Fibres Hub was officially launched on October 25. High value-added applications are a core theme and in this area the Hub is working with Draggin Jeans to develop next generation protective apparel for motorcycle riders.
Winter Fuel Management
Fuel in bikes going into winter storage needs to be stabilized. However, in order to ensure peak performance when it’s time to ride in the spring, you need to do much more than just stabilize the fuel.
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Welcomes YANMAR as Newest Member
The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association has announced YANMAR has joined the leading recreational off-highway vehicle (ROV) industry organization.
Weego 2017 Jump Starters
Weego recently announced the addition of three new jump starters to the Weego family at the 2016 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo). The line consists of Weego 22, Weego 44 and Weego 66; along with these is a high-value, jump-starting-only, ‘special’ model, called Weego 22S.
DragonFire Can-Am Accessories
Can-Am’s Defender is ready for anything… and everything. So is the full range of accessories DragonFire has developed exclusively for Can-Am. From side runners and bumpers to Exo-Frame protection, DragonFire has the Defender covered in a partnership kicking off with Can-Am for 2017.
AltRider DualControl Brake System for Honda Africa Twin
Motorcycle accessory manufacturer AltRider is now stocking its DualControl Brake System for the 2016-’17 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. This innovative device offers riders better control over their rear brake lever in both seated and standing positions.
Hydraulic Tappets
1. Hydraulic tappets are used to eliminate or reduce the need for valve clearance adjustment. An engine without hydraulic tappets must have a gap between the tappet and valve or tappet and camshaft to allow for the change in clearance as the engine components heat up. If this clearance is too small the valve may hang
Harley-Davidson Reports Third Quarter 2016 Earnings
Harley-Davidson worldwide retail motorcycle sales in the third quarter were down 4.5 percent, primarily on weak U.S. industry trends. Harley-Davidson retail motorcycle sales in the U.S. were down 7.1 percent compared to the year-ago quarter, with the overall U.S. industry also down for the same period.
Barb’s Harley-Davidson
Barb’s H-D owner Barb Borowiec began her career in eastern New Jersey, skirting metro Philadelphia, back in 1983. That was the year 21-year-old Barb Borowiec bought a Sportster at Harley-Davidson of Camden County and every time she came in to make her $79 payment she begged for a job at the small shop. “The owners
