Yamaha to Distribute Progressive Suspension To Dealers

Yamaha dealers of North America are slated to distribute Progressive Suspension’s new 465 Series Monoshock with applications that include their popular Raider as well as other models in stock height as well as a 1” lowered version.

“It has been our pleasure to partner with Yamaha on this project and we feel the high performance 465 Series monoshock is a great match for their line of high performance cruisers”, states Progressives Director of Marketing Patrick Lovro.

The 465 Series shock represents state of the art in high pressure gas monotube design. Utilizing a 46mm bore and deflective disc piston for precise damping, the beefy 16mm hard chrome shaft rides on custom viton seals for low friction and a leak free life. Threaded body and a 5 position rebound adjuster allows for fine tuning to match varied riding style and loads. Also available in a 1” lowered version for that “on the ground” look without a compromise in ride quality.

For more information, contact Yamaha Parts and Accessories Division or Progressive Suspension at www.progressivesuspension.com.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.