21st Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America
On Saturday, May 2, nearly 200 motorcyclists will depart for the 2015 Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, to raise funds for Victory Junction – a camp created by NASCAR’s Petty family to enrich the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.
Shifting Gears: Helmet Market Happenings
Helmet market happenings: Just in time for this issue’s heads up on helmets comes word that industry exec Frank Esposito is now heading up sales and marketing for Scorpion Sports. Most recently with Kendon, the stand-up trailer originators, Esposito has track record of integrity and results in the powersports industry. “We are extremely excited to
CV Performance Stainless Steel Idle Speed Screw
Adjust your idle speed by hand without the need for a screwdriver with a stainless steel idle speed screw from CV Performance. Designed and engineered specifically to replace the factory original, this CVP speed screw is compatible with all Harley CV and Keihin butterfly style carburetors from 1981-2006.
Bel-Ray Big Twin Transmission Oil
Bel-Ray’s Big Twin Transmission Oil is suited for use in all V-Twin transmissions, including Harley-Davidson. It is formulated in a distinctive red color to help riders with early detection of transmission leaks, and is available in 85W-140 viscosity with an API GL-5 rating.
American Motorcyclist Association Announces Additions to AMA Board of Directors
The American Motorcyclist Association has ratified three new board members. David Foley, Harley-Davidson Motor Co., was approved as an AMA Business Member representative, Tony Moseley was ratified as an individual member representative, filling a vacancy in the South Central Region, and Jerry Abboud was appointed as an at-large director.
Mikuni HSR45-5 Performance Carburetor Easy Kit
The Mikuni HSR45 is a carburetor performance upgrade kit for a Harley-Davidson Big Twin and other American V-Twin engines using a modified exhaust, cam kit, performance ignition, performance heads and possibly a big bore kit.
CV Performance Premium Accelerator Pump Diaphragm
As a direct replacement for the stock OEM diaphragm, the exclusive CV Performance Diaphragm replaces worn or cracked diaphragms on Harley CV and Harley Keihin “butterfly” carburetors, as well as S&S Super E/G Carbs.
Shifting Gears: March 2015
Editor-at-Large Robin Hartfiel is our tabloid reporter when it comes to finding out who is on the move in the powersports industry. Robin’s many years of experience in the market and hundreds of industry contacts means he usually knows what is happening before anyone else.
Kuryakyn Announces John Kear as New Director of Sales for International Business
Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC has named John Kear its new director of sales, international business. Kear will be responsible for developing new and existing distribution and dealer networks.
Motorcycle & Powersports News March 2015 Digital Edition
The March 2015 edition of MPN features our 2015 Powersports Industry Profile, which takes an in-depth look at what the numbers are telling us about the state of powersports. We also take a look at the world of auctions, visit inside San Jose Harley-Davidson, and discover what leads to success at MTA Distributing.
Mustang Seats’ LowDown Solos for FL Touring Bikes
Mustang’s newest Solo seat for touring bikes is the LowDown Solo, specifically engineered for 2009-2015 Harley-Davidson FL Touring models to give riders a lower seat height without compromising on comfort.
JIMS Late Model Wheel Bearing Support Plate
This new support plate provides accurate and precise wheel bearing removal and installation on the latest Harley-Davidson cast wheels without risk of damage. The plate attaches to the brake rotor mounting holes and is used in conjunction with the JIMS sealed wheel bearing puller or OEM wheel bearing puller.
2015 Klock Werks Kustom Cycles Catalog
Klock Werks Kustom Cycles, a primary resource for innovative motorcycle parts, has announced its 2015 product catalog. The new catalog features and educates about all of Klock Werks Brand quality parts for Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Victory, and Indian Model Motorcycles, and more.
Top Builders Bare All in 2015 Motorcycles as Art Exhibition
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s 2015 Motorcycles as Art Exhibition presents famed photographer Michael Lichter’s “The Naked Truth – 35 Customs / 35 Years / Motorcycles Exposed.” This exhibition will lay bare the raw talent of 35 world-renowned bike builders.
Love Jugs Hits the Road Beginning with Daytona Bike Week
Hammerhead Engineering, inventor of Love Jugs, a cooling system for Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines, has announced its start of an aggressive schedule of live event exhibits, beginning with the 70th Annual Bike Week in Daytona Beach Florida, March 6-15, 2015.
SHOT Show in the Crosshairs for Powersports?
SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show fills the entire Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas with more than 1,600 exhibitors, covering more than 630,000 square feet.
