Inaugural Joseph C. Parkhurst Education Fund Live Auction To Benefit Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
After Cycle World founder Joe Parkhurst’s death in 2001, his family wanted to honor his legacy by donating to education. In honor of Parkhurst, The Bonnier Motorcycle Group will host its inaguaral Joseph C. Parkhurst Eduction Fund Live Auction at AIMExpo.
Bell Celebrates 60 Years: Bullitt Unveiled, Pro Deal Program Announced
Sixty years of technical innovation and classic design ingenuity culminated today as Bell Helmets unveiled its newest creation, the Bullitt. Bell also announced the new “Pro Deal Program,” which offers powersports industry professionals, active military and public service officials VIP status as a sign of gratitude.
LeoVince USA Becomes Independent Distributor
Now known as LeoVince USA Specialized Products Distribution, the shift will allow LeoVince USA to continue building strategic distribution partnerships with other quality brands.
Cardo Systems: Paving The Way For The Motorcycle Bluetooth Market
While it’s safe to say that Cardo Systems Inc. is an industry leader in the motorcycle Bluetooth communications market, the company wasn’t always interested in motorcycles. Established in 2001, Cardo originally focused on the personal communications business. “In 2005, we saw a need for personal headsets for motorcyclists, and in 2006 we released some of
LeoVince USA to Distribute USWE Sports Hydration Products
Products that will be available through LeoVince USA include USWE’s full line of No Dancing Monkey 4-point harness packs, Helmet Handsfree hydration packs, bottles and Disposable Hydration Bladders.
Spanish Exhibitors to Showcase Brands and Culture at AIMExpo
A collaboration of Spanish exhibitors will dedicate an area of the show floor highlighting the Spanish motorcycling culture. The showcase, themed “Power of Spain,” will display a diverse selection of six of the country’s more well-known companies, as well as a Spanish Lounge.
Schuberth Welcomes Perusa Partners as Majority Shareholder
Perusa Partners has acquired the majority stake in German helmet manufacturer Schuberth Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries (Schuberth Group). The former owner, an affiliate of the Susquehanna International Group LLP of Bala Cynwyd, Penn., retains a minority stake in Schuberth. The new owners intend to maintain this successful corporate vision and drive internationalization forward, according to the company.
HMKUSA Sherpa Gear Pack
The Sherpa Gear Pack is a backpack-style gear bag constructed of heavy-duty ballistic nylon. It includes vented helmet and boot compartments along with a mesh goggle pocket.
Harley-Davidson Designer Teams Up with MDA Ambassador to Raise Money for Muscular Dystrophy Awareness
Reagan Imhoff, ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, teamed up with artist Mathew Hintz to create an original painting of a purple Softail Breakout, which brought in $3,500 at the MDA auction during Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary Celebration. The pair hopes to raise even more with sales of the limited edition, signed prints, available through www.hintzstudios.com.
Fulmer V2 Easy Rider
The DOT-approved V2 Easy Rider helmet offers a classic, retro open face shell with a red, white and blue stars and stripes design. It also features multiple shell sizes for a precise fit, leather accents, a custom stitched retro logo and Extreme Moisture Wicking FullDry interior.
Bell MOTO-9 CARBON
The MOTO-9 CARBON motocross helmet features Megnefusion emergency removal system cheek pads and Quickflip Flying Bridge Visor screws. It’s fully equipped with a Velocity Flow Ventilation system and now comes in a variety of new graphic and color combinations
ARI Announces Upgrade to AccessorySmart
ARI is offering all powersports dealers the opportunity to try AccessorySmart free for 30 days at www.TryAccessorySmart.com/Free-Trial. Highlights of the upgrade include an expanded library of manufacturer and distributor catalogs, full fitment data, new user tools and more.
Schuberth C3 Pro/S2/C3 Tinted Face Shields and Anti-Fog Lens
Tinted face shields are now available in Light Smoke, Dark Smoke (shown), Iridium and Blue Mirror, which retail between $99 and $109. Additionally, a yellow Pinlock Anti-Fog Lens is now available for a retail price of $45.
What Makes Motorcycle Gear Good And Worth Selling?
A lot of work goes into creating high-quality motorcycle apparel. Read on to discover the intricacies of armor and leather and everything in between.
AFX FX-140
The new 2012 AFX FX-140 features a high performance DOT and ECE-220.5 composite poly-alloy shell and a removable hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial liner and cheek pads. The inner flip-down sunshield system and the fully rotatable, retractable chin bar provides three positions for versatility.
Capital City Scooters
Weeks before Caitlin Didier’s shop opened, her husband suffered a fatal heart attack. But that didn’t stop her from pursuing her passion.