AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes Honda and Indian as Platinum Sponsors of 2016 Induction Ceremony
The American Motorcyclist Association has welcomed American Honda’s and Indian Motorcycle’s support for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s 2016 induction ceremony, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
IMS Products’ Polaris RZR 1000 Auxilary Fuel Tank
Fuel the fun with the Polaris RZR 1000 Auxilary Fuel Tank from IMS Products. This 5 gallon fuel tank fits both RZR and RZR4 models, and plumbs directly into the OEM unit.
Rizoma Introduces New Accessories for Triumph and Harley-Davidson at INTERMOT
After the Street Twin prelude, Rizoma has introduced brand new accessory lines for Bonneville T120 and Thruxton R. Following Rizoma’s style mantra and attention to detail, the Triumph Classic line features include a Clip-on Bar Kit, Headlight Fairing, Headlight Protection, Rider Peg Adapter with eccentric adjustment, and 3D brake and clutch adjustable levers, with the potential for a Remote
Triumph Celebrates Record Year With Two Bonnevilles Unveiled at INTERMOT
Triumph has enjoyed a record year in 2016 with sales up 10% worldwide and U.S. growth up by 9% in part due to the success of last year’s redesigned Bonneville lineup. On Tuesday, Triumph followed up on the success of 2016 by unveilling two new Bonnevilles for 2017 at INTERMOT. The new Street Cup joins the
S&S Cycle Premium 20W50 Synthetic Motor Oil
S&S Cycle brings you and your customers a new line of high-performance lubricants to keep American V-Twins running like new for years to come. S&S premium synthetic engine oil resists extreme heat in large displacement, air-cooled engines while the added moly content reduces heat, friction and wear for ultimate protection.
BRP Announces New European Market Management Structure with VP Hire
BRP recently announced a reorganization of the general management of its Global Sales and Consumer Experience division as well as a new organizational structure for the management of its activities in Europe. Sandy Scullion has been named vice-president and general manager, BRP Global Sales and Consumer Experience. Scullion is now a member of the company’s Management Committee
FlyDive Offers High-Flying Profit Centers for Dealers
FlyDive has been able to get entire powersports families into jet-powered fun, flying on a hydroflight board for much longer periods of time. Instead of jet fuel, FlyDive’s X-Board flies on jet streams of water supplied by a high-pressure hose connected to a personal watercraft pumping water through the hose and out the jet nozzles under the board.
Indian Announces 2017 Wrecking Crew Team Members
Indian Motorcycle has announced the members of its 2017 Wrecking Crew. Named after the famed Wrecking Crew of the 1940s and 1950s, the three riders will make history in 2017 as Indian Motorcycle continues its bold and aggressive return to AMA Pro Flat Track racing with its first factory racing effort since 1953.
Synchrony Financial and Kawasaki Extend Powersports Consumer Financing Program Agreement
Synchrony Financial has announced a multi-year renewal of its program to provide consumer financing for powersports products distributed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Kawasaki distributes motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, and Jet Ski watercraft through a network of approximately 1,100 independent retailers.
Arctic Cat Introduces Second Round of 2017 ATV and ROV Models
Arctic Cat continued its foot-on-the-gas approach to new ROV and ATV model introductions by releasing its second wave of new-for-2017 models, including the new Wildcat X and Wildcat 4X models featuring the all-new RG PRO rear suspension as well as the re-designed value-priced Alterra 300 ATV.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Husqvarna Motorcycles as 2016 Presenting Sponsor
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced Husqvarna Motorcycles as presenting sponsor of the 2016 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Husqvarna Motorcycles, on Thursday, Oct. 13, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
iXS Torres All-Season Jacket
Engineered for the unexpected, the iXS Torres is an all-season jacket that provides all-around comfort and protection any time of the year. Built with a waterproof membrane, a removable thermal lining, and plenty of vents for airflow, this jacket is highly versatile.
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits
Catching some heat? In the wake of the recent RZR recall, Polaris Industries named Senior Engineering Director Joel Houlton VP of global safety and quality. Houlton reports to CEO/Chairman Scott Wine and Ken Pucel, EVP of operations, engineering and lean. “The safety and quality of our products must be our number-one priority as a company,”
Honda Announces 2017 Montesa Trial Models
American Honda has announced its lineup of 2017 Montesa trials motorcycles. Between the exclusive Cota 300RR and the capable Cota 4RT260, Honda Montesa has something for trials riders of every level.
Yamaha YXZ1000R SS Lives Up To The Hype
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]ack in June we were invited to South Carolina to see several of the new 2017 Yamaha off-road ATVs and UTVs, and as our Editor-At-Large Robin Hartfiel pointed out, the YXZ1000R SS stole the limelight. But since it was just an introduction, we didn’t get a chance to put the machine to the test; the
Torque Specifications
1. Tightening fasteners correctly is key in mechanical work. Most folks are familiar with torque specifications as the common form of estimating fastener tension by how much force it takes to rotate the component. The fastener tension can vary at an identical torque spec under different conditions, and it is the tension that matters. 2. The
