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Ducati

July 29, 2018, 12:09 am
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Ducati Wins 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to Reclaim Crown as King of the Mountain

Legendary Ducati racer Carlin Dunne led the 2018 Spider Grips Ducati Pikes Peak team to victory and reclaimed the crown as King of the Mountain at this year’s annual running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), completing the “Race to the Clouds” in 9:59:102. This was Dunne’s fourth victory at Pikes Peak.


“We did it. We took the podium,” said Dunne, who notably was the first motorcyclist ever to traverse the 4,720-foot Pikes Peak race course in less than 10 minutes in 2012. “The Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak proved as amazing as we all hoped. It performed flawlessly, giving me everything I needed to get up the mountain. Pikes Peak is never an easy race, but the weather cooperated, and we clinched the victory for Ducati.”
This is Ducati’s seventh victory on the mountain since the company’s debut in 2008. Ducati and Dunne held the all-time course record from 2012 until 2017, a year in which Ducati was not part of the official race competition. Dunne’s previous victory in 2012 was achieved on the game-changing Multistrada 1200 S.


This year, Dunne secured the win on the new Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak model. The new Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak showcases the versatility of a new, larger displacement 1262 cc Ducati Testastretta DVT engine delivering 18% more torque in the mid-range. The bike is also paired with a redesigned chassis for increased stability.
Rounding out the Ducati team this year was new member Codie Vahsholtz, who finished in third with a time of 10:12:703. Vahsholtz is a Colorado native who comes from a family of Pikes Peak champions and has established a series of victories of his own.
This year, for the 96th running of the “Race to the Clouds,” Ducati partnered with Shell Advance, Brembo, Pirelli, Termignoni, Spider Grips, Ducati by Rizoma, Race Tech, Revl and Racing Cowboys.
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AIMExpo

July 29, 2018, 12:09 am
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Harley in AIMExpo Return

The American International Motorcycle Expo presented by Nationwide (AIMExpo) has confirmed the hoped for news that Harley-Davidson will return as an exhibitor when the show heads west to Las Vegas (Mandalay Bay, October 11-14) after the company’s AIMExpo debut at Columbus, Ohio in 2017.


Harley will showcase its new 2019 line-up of V-twin motorcycles, with attendees having the opportunity to test ride the latest Harley and other OEM models at the AIMExpo Outdoors activity area. Catering for those consumers who may be new to riding Harley will again feature its JUMPSTART Rider Experience on the booth inside the exhibit hall.
“AIMExpo plays a valuable and much-needed role within the greater powersports marketplace of bringing the industry together as we look toward the future,” said Heather Malenshek, Harley-Davidson Vice President, Marketing. “Last year, in his show keynote, our CEO Matt Levatich provided invaluable insight into the great need to build new riders as an industry. As America’s leading manufacturer of motorcycles and one of the most customer-led companies in the world, we look forward to interacting with new and current riders in Las Vegas.”
Show organizer MIC Events says that as part of the new Powersports Industry Week, local dealers Las Vegas Harley-Davidson and Red Rock Harley-Davidson will have a prominent presence at both AIMExpo presented by Nationwide and Las Vegas BikeFest.
“As a show that encompasses the entire powersports industry, AIMExpo presented by Nationwide is the platform to come together and work as one industry to create the paths that will welcome new riders for the benefit of all. It is in our collective interests to join together as dealers, media and manufacturers to showcase the great recreational and emotional experience of two, three and four wheels in new, relevant and stimulating ways,” said Larry Little, Vice President and General Manager of MIC Events. “Harley-Davidson truly understands the key role the show can play to the long-term future health of the industry, and we are thrilled they will join us again, this year in Las Vegas.”
www.aimexpousa.com
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Travis Pastrana

July 29, 2018, 12:09 am
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Travis Pastrana Abuses a Perfectly Good FTR750 to Pay Tribute to Evel Knievel

In Las Vegas on July 8 action sports superstar Travis Pastrana sought to channel Evel Knievel in front of an estimated 25,000 fans watching in person and many more tuning in live on television across North America.
Produced in partnership with Nitro Circus, “Evel Live” saw Pastrana pay homage to Knievel’s legacy as he set out to recreate three of the American legend’s most iconic jumps. Pastrana pushed the limits even further though, breaking Knievel’s famous car and Greyhound bus jump records before completing the epic Caesars Palace fountain jump that left Knievel grasping for his life 50 years ago. 


“I’m thrilled to have had this opportunity to honor Evel Knievel, whose guts and showmanship created the foundation for action sports,” Travis Pastrana said afterwards. “Evel pushed himself and flew further on a motorcycle than anyone thought possible. So, with this modern-day tribute we wanted to bridge generations – from my parents’ generation who was inspired by Evel to the generation after me who may not know much about the original stuntmen who paved the way. To be able do that in Las Vegas and at Caesars Palace, where Evel’s legend was born, is so awesome.”
In just three hours and under the pressure of a live TV broadcast, Pastrana first topped Knievel’s 1973 jump over 50 crushed cars by soaring more than 143 feet in the air over 52 vehicles. 


Then he surpassed Knievel’s 1975 jump over 14 buses, flying nearly four stories high and covering a jaw-dropping 192 feet to clear 16 modern-day Greyhound buses. In order to make room for the massive set-up, these jumps required the production teams to take over the space behind Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas and Bally’s Las Vegas.
Afterwards, Pastrana took to the streets with a police escort to ride to the Caesars Palace jump site. Fans quickly lined Las Vegas Boulevard, exchanging high-fives with Pastrana from taxis and the side of the road as anticipation for the finale built. The motorcade quickly closed The Strip.
Then Pastrana faced the Caesars Palace fountain jump that nearly took Knievel’s life half a century ago after his infamous crash. As if that wasn’t daunting enough, given the expansion of Caesars Palace since Knievel’s ill-fated attempt, Pastrana had only a 200 foot run-in to accelerate to the 70 mph speed necessary to clear the fountain.
Pastrana also had to contend with stifling heat reaching 102 degrees and, just before the event, potential thunderstorms. Even in ideal conditions and if he hit his speed marks perfectly, Pastrana would land with just a few feet to spare. But, after arcing over the fountains, Pastrana touched safely down on the landing ramp to the roaring crowd and a flash of pyrotechnics.
This electrifying event paid tribute to Evel Knievel in every possible detail. From Pastrana riding an Indian Scout FTR750, a modern-day evolution of the flat track motorcycles of the past - and very different from the modern-day dirt bikes Pastrana usually rides – to the white leather suit and helmet decked out in American stars and stripes just like Knievel’s classic livery, these specifics illuminate how much Knievel achieved and the impact he has had on generations of fans.
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Polaris

July 29, 2018, 12:09 am
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Polaris Q2 sales + 10% to $1,503 million; U.S Indian retail demand up

Polaris has posted North American retail sales of +6% for the quarter, with ORV up mid-single digit % for both side-by-side and ATV vehicles and gaining market share for ORV vehicles and Indian motorcycles.


The company has increased its full year 2018 sales guidance to be +11% to +12% taking into account improved volume expectations and the acquisition of Boat Holdings, LLC (Boat Holdings) – representing Polaris’ first foray into the marine market; the company has also raised the lower end of its earnings per share range and now expects adjusted net income to be in the range of $6.48 to $6.58 per diluted share, which includes the absorption of an estimated additional $40 million of tariff and related commodity cost increases anticipated in 2018.

Motorcycle segment sales, including PG&A, totaled $171 million, a decrease of -13 percent compared to $198 million reported in the second quarter of 2017 due to a weak motorcycle industry and timing of shipments for Indian motorcycles year-over-year. Slingshot sales were also down due to the weak motorcycle industry.
Gross segment profit for the second quarter of 2018 was $25 million compared to $21 million in the second quarter of 2017. Adjusted for the Victory wind-down costs recorded in both the 2018 and 2017 second quarters, and restructuring and realignment costs, motorcycle gross profit was $25 million in the 2018 second quarter compared to $30 million for the 2017 second quarter.



‘acquisition of Boat Holdings, the largest manufacturer of pontoon boats in the U.S.’

North American consumer retail demand for the Polaris motorcycle segment, including Indian Motorcycle and Slingshot, increased low-single digit percent during the 2018 second quarter. Indian Motorcycle retail sales increased mid-single digit percent. Slingshot's retail sales were down mid-single digit percent during the quarter. Motorcycle industry retail sales, 900 cc and above, were down mid-single digit percent in the 2018 second quarter. Indian Motorcycle gained market share for the 2018 second quarter on a year-over-year basis in spite of an overall weak north American motorcycle market in the second quarter.
Motorcycle dealer inventory was down low-single digit percent in the 2018 second quarter compared to the same period last year due to moderated shipments in an overall weak motorcycle market.
Scott Wine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Industries Inc., is quoted as saying: "I am very pleased with the Polaris team and the strong execution they delivered across the business during the 2nd Quarter. With solid retail growth and market share gains in both our Off-Road Vehicle business and Indian Motorcycle, we are clearly reaping the benefits of our safety and quality investments, new product innovations and improved delivery performance.
 

 ‘Indian Motorcycle retail sales increased mid-single digit percent’

“Consumer sentiment and dealer traffic improved throughout the Quarter, building momentum which will help offset the rising risk of tariffs in the 2nd half. During the Quarter we were excited to announce another expansion of the Polaris powersports portfolio with the acquisition of Boat Holdings, the largest manufacturer of pontoon boats in the U.S.
“Between organic growth and considered acquisitions, Polaris’ underlying performance has significantly improved, but much of our success is being masked by substantial cost escalation driven by tariffs and commodities. As we navigate through increasingly dynamic markets, our efforts to enhance product quality and innovation, boost productivity and become a more customer centric company are paying off, and Polaris is well-positioned for further success.”

Scott Wine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Polaris: “Between organic growth and considered acquisitions, Polaris’ underlying performance has significantly improved, but much of our success is being masked by substantial cost escalation driven by tariffs and commodities”

Off-Road Vehicle (“ORV”) and Snowmobile segment sales, including PG&A, totaled $991 million for the second quarter of 2018, up +17 percent over $846 million for the second quarter of 2017 driven by growth across most categories. PG&A sales for ORV and Snowmobiles combined increased +13 percent in the 2018 second quarter compared to the second quarter last year. Gross profit increased +12 percent to $297 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared to $266 million in the second quarter of 2017.
ORV wholegood sales for the second quarter of 2018 increased +18 percent primarily driven by strong RANGER, RZR and ATV shipments. Polaris North American ORV retail sales increased in the mid-single digit percent range, with side-by-side and ATV vehicles growing retail sales in the mid-single digit percent range. Side-by-Sides and ATVs again gained market share during the quarter in their respective categories. The North American ORV industry was flat compared to the second quarter last year. ORV dealer inventory was up high-single digit in the 2018 second quarter compared to the same period last year due to increased shipments of newly introduced products.



‘Motorcycle dealer inventory was down low-single digit percent’

Snowmobile wholegood sales in the second quarter of 2018 was $4 million compared to $7 million in the second quarter last year. Snowmobile sales in the company’s second quarter are routinely low as it is the off-season for snowmobile retail sales and shipments.
Global Adjacent Markets segment sales, including PG&A, increased +17 percent to $113 million in the 2018 second quarter compared to $97 million in the 2017 second quarter. Sales of Goupil and the Commercial, Government, Defense businesses drove most of the increase. Reported gross profit increased +32 percent to $28 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared to $21 million in the second quarter of 2017.
Aftermarket segment sales increased one percent to $227 million in the 2018 second quarter compared to $224 million in the 2017 second quarter. TAP sales in the second quarter of 2018 were $210 million, which was up slightly compared to the second quarter of 2017. Growth at TAP's retail stores and online platforms were largely offset by lower accessory sales for the new Jeep Wrangler, which was available for sale later than anticipated. Gross profit decreased to $58 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared to $60 million in the second quarter of 2017.
Parts, Garments and Accessories (“PG&A”) sales, excluding Aftermarket segment sales, increased +11 percent for the 2018 second quarter driven by growth across all segments, regions and product lines during the quarter.
International sales to customers outside of North America, including PG&A, totaled $204 million for the second quarter of 2018, up +7 percent from the same period in 2017. Foreign exchange movements represented four percent of the sales increase for the quarter. The remaining increase was driven by strong sales in the company's EMEA business for ORV and motorcycles.
 
 ‘Overall international sales +7 percent’

Second quarter 2018 net income was $93 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, compared with net income of $62 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, for the 2017 second quarter.
Gross profit increased +10 percent to $385 million for the second quarter of 2018 from $350 million in the second quarter of 2017. Reported gross profit margin was the same as Q2 2017 at 26 percent of sales; this included the negative impact of $5 million of Victory Motorcycles wind-down costs and realignment and restructuring costs. Gross profit margins on an adjusted basis were down slightly due to unfavorable product mix, the impact of tariff, commodity and freight cost pressure during the quarter, offset by improvements in warranty expense, VIP savings and favorable exchange rates.
Operating expenses increased +5 percent for the second quarter of 2018 to $284 million, or 19 percent of sales from $270 million, or 20 percent of sales – it improved as the company realized efficiencies through its selling, marketing and general and administrative spend. Income from financial services was $21 million for the second quarter of 2018, up +11 percent.
During the second quarter of 2018, the company repurchased and retired 1,429,000 shares of its common stock for $177 million. Year-to-date through June 30, 2018, the company has repurchased and retired 1,562,000 shares of its common stock for $192 million. As of June 30, 2018, the company has authorization from its Board of Directors to repurchase up to an additional 4.9 million shares of Polaris common stock.
 
‘The company is raising its full year sales guidance’

The company is raising its full year sales guidance and now expects sales to be in the range of 11 percent to 12 percent over 2017 adjusted sales of $5,428 million and narrowing and adjusting its earnings guidance range for the full year 2018 to account for Boat Holdings income and elimination of intangible amortization of previously acquired companies to better reflect the true underlying performance of Polaris' core businesses. Adjusted net income is now expected to be in the range of $6.48 to $6.58 per diluted share, compared with adjusted net income of $5.10 per diluted share for 2017. The revised guidance takes into account approximately $40 million of escalating tariff and related commodity cost increases as the company understands them today.
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HardDrive

August 8, 2018, 4:14 am
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HardDrive adds Diag4Bike Diagnostics and Tuning

Launched in Europe in 2011 and available there through distributors such as Zodiac International and Custom Chrome Europe, the Diag4Bike (D4B) range of Czech designed and manufactured diagnostic and EFi tuning systems was first seen in the United States at the V-Twin Expo where the company exhibited and gave seminar sessions for two or three years.

 
Advanced dongle


Basic dongle

There has been some distribution of the product line in the U.S. but with Boise, Idaho based HardDrive American V-Twin Products picking the line up expect to see more dealers, including authorized Harley dealers starting to use the D4B program in the coming years.
HardDrive’s industry veteran V-Twin Product Specialist Gunnar Heinemeyer says that “even though Diag4Bike is not a common name here in the States, the product is top notch and allows dealers to save the most, make the most and provide the best service to their customers.”
The manufacturer of the D4B range is Actia Atal in the Czech Republic - a leading diagnostic manufacturer for automotive companies like Audi and BMW for the last 25 years and, since 2012, for Harley-Davidson.

Some of the most important features of the Diag4Bike diagnostic tool include being able to bleed ABS brakes from the manifold through the computer by front, or rear or in combination; seeing and clearing current or historical codes; run a full system ‘Motorcycle Report’ and make electrical system checks via the ‘Toolbox’ function; pair new items to the motorcycle - such as radios, speedometers, ECM, TSSM and HFSM modules; flash a blank ECM (advance dongle and pre-registration is required); test all actuators such as fuel pump, TPS, turn signals, etc. and adjust the idle and TBW response lag.
An advanced dongle and pre-registration is required direct with the manufacturer for some of the functions, such as blank ECU flashing, disarming a security system and replacing or reassigning key fobs; as is an annual upgrade service, but most of the primary and most often required functions are on-board and readily accessible.


All real-time data such as Voltage, AFR, TPS, temperature is more are easy to read, and dealers can improve the professionalism of how they engage with their customers with a customer-specific diagnostic report print out and final tune report with their store logo. In tuning terms, the dongles are married to one motorcycle and will also store the stock calibration for future needs (the stock MAP can also be saved to a computer). The USB dongles act like keys to the ECM - they unlock them to allow exportation of the calibration MAP to the screen, make adjustments or choose a MAP and import it back to the bike. This all happens within minutes.
The basic dongle (blue) is a similar concept to the V&H Fuel Pack but without the external module. It offers limited adjustments of +/- 20% in the low, medium and high ranges. Some other functions include acceleration enrichment, spark advance map for each cylinder, on/off closed loop and TBW speed up. This dongle is best for situations of Stage 1 type conditions (exhaust/slip-ons, air cleaner)
The advanced dongle (orange) offers the full range of functions and will open up the MAP for individual cell modifications across all RPM/TPS ranges, as well as offering a choice of performance MAPs for tuning and timing.
Other functions, in addition to those offered by the basic dongle, include AFR adjustment for each cylinder, VE maps display with adjustment possibility for each cylinder and idle speed temperature. This dongle is best for Stage 2 and up type performance needs (such as exhaust, cams, throttle bodies, big bore, heads). HardDrive offers a ‘Shop Pack’ with four of the advanced dongles for the price of three.
Tuning Parameters include but are not limited to RPM limiter, idle and warm-up characteristic, dynamic and temperature enrichments, TBW dynamic control settings, engine displacement, injector flow and more.
The Diag4Bike will diagnose model years ‘02-‘18 Delphi and ‘95-‘01 Marelli (limited functions) and tune model years ‘06-‘18. An AFR Monitor is not required, unless needed to create a completely custom MAP calibration (which will need dyno runs or a very intricate test ride).
The D4B will work with other company’s ECUs, such as Thundermax, Daytona Twin Tec, and others.

HARDDRIVE V-TWIN
www.hdtwin.com
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MSI

August 8, 2018, 4:14 am
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MSI - Two New 2D Wheel Sizes and New Trike Blank

For those customizers who want to see their wheel design realized in 21 or 23 x 5.5” splendor, South Gate, California based MSI says it has just the right blank application for you.
Trike wheel blank

“Just like all our wheels, these blanks start from a solid bar of prime 6061 aluminum that is forged into 34 or 40 lbs of top quality soft lip, centered, off-set free custom loveliness with a .750” web thickness,” says Sales Manager Lizette Hotinger.
“We offer 28 wheel blank sizes in 2D and 3D formats, rotors, pulleys and sprockets, and stock a wide selection of tire fitments, including white walls, from Vee Rubber and Shinko.
“Our new trike wheel is a direct response to customer demand for a new and improved the trike specific wheel blank. Forged in the USA, this trike wheel blank starts from 110 pounds of 6061-T6 prime aluminum and is machined down to a trim 39 pounds.
“This 18” x 7.0” trike wheel features an automotive format and has an offset of +.350 (9 mm) and will fit like an OEM wheel. This is the largest wheel size you can use on the trikes without modifications to the rear fenders - it needs no spacers and has the soft lip look to match the front wheel. There are two tire options for this wheel - 225/45R18 or 215/45R18.


MSI
www.msiwheels.com
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Motorcycle Storehouse

August 8, 2018, 4:15 am
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Motorcycle Storehouse

Axel Joost Elektronik
Motorcycle Storehouse is now offering products from Axel Joost Elektronik - “a German engineer on a mission for electronic simplicity in miniaturized form.” Smaller and more efficient than ever, its ‘brainbox’ electronic boxes allow on-bike programmability and are available with or without a special in-bar handlebar wiring adapter. Special ‘digital harnesses’ (in effect a sub-brainbox) are designed to further simplify and reduce visible wiring.  Additional products include small programmable electronic modules for bikes with air rides, Bluetooth and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) controlled ignition switches, a headlamp relay, miniature flasher relay and programmable multi-flasher and a brake flasher relay.

‘Magic strobes’ brake light flasher

The ‘Magic Strobe’ brake light flasher from Custom Dynamics is installed as a simple plug-in connection in the stock brake wiring. It will give 10 user selectable strobe patterns - four with regular incandescent light bulbs, all 10 patterns with LED lighting, unless mentioned otherwise. Available for 2018 Softail Street Bob, Fat Bob, Breakout, Slim, Fat Bob (LED compatible only).

Bootlegger 2-1 system
 
This full stainless steel and TIG welded system from SuperTrapp is said to “give that brute racing look.” Features include stepped head pipes for uninterrupted high flow and a rotatable turn out end cap. Compatible with stock or extended saddlebags. Available for Dyna, Touring and Softail, including M-8s.

MOTORCYCLE STOREHOUSE BV
www.motorcyclestorehouse.com
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Indian Motorcycle

August 8, 2018, 4:16 am
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Indian and Lee Munro Aiming for 200 mph at Speed Week

Indian Motorcycle has said that Lee Munro, the great nephew of the legendary land-speed racer Burt Munro, will attempt to break 200 mph at the 70th annual Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats this August (11-17).


Equipped with the Indian Motorcycle engineering team and the newly modified Indian Scout dubbed “Spirit of Munro”, Munro will seek to eclipse his previous official speed of 186.415 mph. In preparation for this year, Indian Motorcycle’s engineering team has worked on refining the Indian Scout Streamliner, which will run in the MPS-G (Modified Partial Streamliner) 1350 cc class. Lee Munro’s existing best of 186.681 mph was set at El Mirage and subsequently scored an unofficial run of 191.286 mph at last year’s Speed Week – “the exclusive 200 mph club beckons.”
Gary Gray, Vice President Racing, Technology & Service for Indian Motorcycle, said: “Indian Motorcycle was honored to partner with the Munro family last year and pay tribute to Burt’s incredible accomplishments and the land-speed record he set in 1967. We’re eager to be back on the salt flats with Lee and the “Spirit of Munro”.
“Our engineering team, led by Wayne Kolden and Dan Gervais, have put long hours into developing a bike capable of hitting the 200 mph mark and we’re excited to watch Lee pursue this goal.  I would also like to thank our sponsors Garry Robertson of Ocean Ridge and Jerry Stinchfield of Roofing Systems for helping us get to the salt.”
Lee Munro attributes his love for speed to the bloodline he shares with his great uncle, Burt Munro, who famously set a land-speed record in 1976 aboard a 1920 Indian Scout. In 2005, Burt Munro’s legacy was immortalized with the making of the popular film “The World’s Fastest Indian,” starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, and in 2017 Lee Munro celebrated the 50th anniversary of his great uncle’s record with a commemorative run at Bonneville Speed Week.
“My great uncle Burt is a significant inspiration for my own motorcycle racing career, and his appetite for speed is clearly a part of my DNA,” said Lee Munro. “Partnered with the exceptional team at Indian Motorcycle, I know we can make our dreams of hitting 200 mph a reality.”
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Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series

August 8, 2018, 4:17 am
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Event Logo Ride In Bike Show Faak
Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series
Ride-In-Bike Show - Faak 2018, September 8th

This year’s annual ‘Faak Rally’, as Harley’s European Bike Week in Austria is also known, will see Custom Chrome Europe staging its 16th Ride-In Bike Show at the Arneitz Custom Show and is inviting Europe’s best customizers to present their new custom creations. 

Every year thousands of visitors crowd into the CCE Ride-In Bike Show at Faak, Austria, in September

Established in 2003, the Custom Chrome Europe Ride-In-Bike Show is among the best standards for ride-ins in Europe and often sees winning bikes go on to do well in the AMD World Championship at INTERMOT Customized in Cologne, Germany, a month later.
Indeed, it was out of Custom Chrome’s Bike Show program at the popular and iconic Dealer Shows from the mid-1990s that the AMD World Championship was ultimately born as a sister event to the European Championship they hosted.
The 2018 event will offer a showcase for professional and private customizers alike. Their bikes will grace the pages of international custom bike magazines for weeks to come - and many of the previous winners could also have been seen at the Custom Gallery at Harley-Davidson’s 115th European Anniversary in Prague/CZ in July this year.
Trophies and other prizes given by CCE will exceed € 5,000, one of the highest prize purses available in Europe.
Premiering at European Bike Week 2017, “Balance” by MIB of Feldkirchen near Munich is one of the most radical bikes built in Germany this year

What started in 2003 on the grass in the middle of the then “Custom Chrome Europe Village” in the center of the Arneitz area alongside Lake Faak is now staged in the Arneitz event hall, spanning the entire extended “Arneitz-100 Showmile”, creating an excellent and weatherproof event site.

“Wrench”, MG Customs, Slovenia


“Over the Top” by Thomas Augustin, Augustin Motorcycles of Burgkirchen in southern Germany with a 125” RevTech engine

An attendance in the thousands is guaranteed - the total attendance at European Bike Week is always in the range of 50,000 plus riders from all over Europe and beyond and is a unique (in Europe) combination of H.O.G Members and the more “independently minded” ‘Bar & Shielders”. The classes are: Championship, Modified Harley, Jammer Old School, RevTech Performance, Chopper, Bagger and Sportster Engine.
The entry for the bike show will open 12:00 noon on Saturday 8 after the parade; judging will start at 15.30 and the trophies will be handed out at around 17.00. The term “Ride-In” has to be taken literally as only bikes that can be ridden into the event are allowed. Two bikes will be selected for participation at January’s Motor Bike Expo (MBE) at Verona, Italy.
www.custom-chrome-europe.com
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American Flat Track Twins presented by Vance & Hines

August 8, 2018, 4:18 am
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A Tale of Two Very Different Races

As the American Flat Track Twins presented by Vance & Hines series took its now annual swing through the Black Hills of South Dakota for two races during the Sturgis Rally, it produced two entirely different kinds of race and two entirely different results.
 
Indian Motorcycle Racing continued its dominating season, taking an astonishing nine out of the available ten top ten spots across the two races, and five of the six available podium places with eight different riders (seven of them privateers) filling those nine top five finishes. The reigning Championship winning Scout FTR750 has topped the podium in every race this season so far.


At the Buffalo Chip TT presented by Indian Motorcycle (August 5) Jake Johnson (Estenson Racing) secured his first win on his privateer Indian Scout FTR750, with Wrecking Crew rider and reigning champion Jared Mees second.
“For the second straight year, the Buffalo Chip TT didn’t disappoint. It’s a challenging track set up and makes for incredibly entertaining bar-to-bar action,” said Gary Gray, Vice President - Racing, Technology & Service for Indian Motorcycle. “Jake raced his tail off, and we couldn’t be happier for him and the entire Estenson Racing team.”
Harley-Davidson got what is a rare podium this season with Sammy Halbert racing the XG750R to third place, with first time Indian Scout FTR750 riders Hayden Gillim (Indian, Cycle World, S&S Cycle, Bell Helmets) and Bronson Bauman (Howerton Motorsports/Allstate Insurance/WPS) fourth and fifth.
As Cycle World’s “Man in a Van with a Plan,” the Buffalo Chip TT marked Gillim’s first career Twins race - a race he won in 2017 riding the Singles class. Bronson Bauman finished the night in fifth aboard Bryan Smith’s factory Scout FTR750. Ryan Sipes took the singles win on the Husqvarna FC450.
At the Harley-Davidson of Black Hill Half Mile presented by Law Tigers at the Black Hills Speedway at nearby Rapid City, Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle Rogers Racing SDI Scout FTR750) reasserted dominance atop the podium - but only by 0.032 of a second, seeing off Indian privateer Jeffrey Carver Jr. (No. 23 Roof-Systems of Dallas/Indian of Metro Milwaukee Scout FTR750) to take an epic win.
Former champion Bryan Smith (No. 4 Indian Motorcycle Racing backed by Allstate Scout FTR750) was third; fellow Indian privateers Briar Bauman and Kenny Coolbeth Jr were fourth and fifith to give the FTR750 all top five places.

Photo Credit: Scott Hunter/American Flat Track

The win was Mees’ 10th in 13 races this season. With five races remaining on the season slate, he’s already equalled the tally that carried him to a championship win in 2017. It also stood as the 26th Half-Mile victory of his career, moving him into a tie with Will Davis for second most in AFT history.
Mees is rapidly closing in on a second consecutive Grand National Championship. Thanks to racking up a quick 45 points in this year’s 78th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally doubleheader, he now leads Henry Wiles (No. 17 Bandit Industries/Wilco Racing/Willy Built Indian Scout FTR750) by 102 points with just 125 points left in play.
In the Singles Shayna Texter (No. 52 Husqvarna Motorcycles/JCS Racing FC 450), who's scored the most wins in AFT Singles history, took the win to back up her Lima Mile (Ohio) derring do at the end of June. That Lima win gave Husqvarna their first ever AFT Singles win but thanks to Texter and Sipes the FC 450 now has three of the last four races in the bag.
The series heads to Illinois next, for the Peoria TT (August 18) followed by the second Springfield Mile of the season on September 2 and the H-D Williams Grove Half Mile at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on September 8. After the Minnesota Mile at the end of September the series then wraps up at the Meadowlands Mile at East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 6.
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AIMExpo presented by Nationwide

August 8, 2018, 4:19 am
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Win a Dealer VIP Package for AIMExpo
Las Vegas, October 11-14

AIMExpo presented by Nationwide is offering dealers the opportunity to win one of five VIP Dealer Packages - simply by registering for the show by the end of August.


 “With the countdown to the 2018 AIMExpo presented by Nationwide well underway, more and more dealers are registering to attend the show to see new products, take advantage of exclusive show specials from premium exhibitors, attend our free dealer education program and be a part of the first ever Powersports Industry Week.”
Described as a truly unique, week-long celebration of motorcycling and the greater powersports marketplace, Powersports Industry Week has been created in an effort to bring the industry together in recognition of the three core pillars that drive motorcycling as a whole – lifestyle, business and racing.
The line-up of events for show visitors during show week includes the Monster Energy Cup, Las Vegas BikeFest, Powersports Business Dealer Seminars, Ride for Kids, and AIMExpo presented by Nationwide.
The VIP Dealer Package includes four nights free accommodation at the Mandalay Bay Hotel during AIMExpo; VIP tickets to Las Vegas BikeFest (including access to LIVE entertainment featuring Puddle Of Mudd and FOGHAT); and free tickets to the Monster Energy Cup in the special industry seating section.
Dealers will also be able to participate in an all new industry initiative – the Dealer Summit 2018, a Trade Only Days schedule of speeches, symposia and briefings that will put the focus “on the vital role retailers play in the long-term growth of the industry, where they serve as the face of powersports to the general consumer.”
Simply follow the website links, and after selecting your registration category, select your preferred social media platform. To complete your registration, share that you are attending AIMExpo presented by Nationwide to your preferred social media platform and invite eight of your industry colleagues via LinkedIn to become eligible to win this VIP package.
The winners will be drawn at random on September 1.
www.aimexpousa.com
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Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG)

August 8, 2018, 4:20 am
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MAG signs Buettner and Peiser to Board of Directors

Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), the parent company for several leading powersports brands, distributor of aftermarket products and powersports retailers (Vance & Hines, Performance Machine, Tucker Distributing, Kuryakyn and J&P Cycles among them) has named Mike Buettner interim CEO of MAG and Bob Peiser as Chairman of the MAG Board of Directors. 
 
Buettner is joining the MAG Board of Directors and serving as interim CEO until the search is completed for a permanent CEO to replace the retiring Andy Graves.
He previously served as MAG’s Chief Financial Officer and SVP of Finance and Administration from 2005-2007. His experience also includes Chairman of the Board for S&S Cycle and executive positions within Moog Automotive.
“I’m excited to come home and re-engage in the powersports market,” said Buettner. “I’m looking forward to seeing old friends and establishing new relationships. As guardian of some the most iconic brands in the industry, we must support not only the brands but also the industry. 

Bob Peiser becomes Chairman of MAG after a long career in senior powersports industry management, including at America’s Powersports Inc., a leading dealership group

“While the market is going through a transformation, our strong balance sheet, growing new product pipeline, and an employee base whose horsepower is about to be unleashed, I see only exciting times ahead.”
With fifteen years of CEO experience and as many years of Board experience, MAG say that “Peiser is a natural addition to the senior leadership team as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He brings valuable knowledge from working with America’s Powersports Inc., a leading dealership group representing Harley-Davidson, Honda, Polaris, BMW and other OEMs, and strong aftermarket distribution experience.”
“Like Mike, I am excited to join MAG and look forward to working with our entire management team to serve our vendors, as well as our dealer and rider customers during the industry’s transformation,” said Peiser.

Mike Buettner returns to MAG having been Chief Financial Officer and SVP of Finance and Administration from 2005-2007. Since then his experience also has included being Chairman of the Board for S&S Cycle and executive positions within Moog Automotive

Both leaders will join the MAG team at the 78th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to meet dealers, vendors and customers. They will also participate in the American International Motorcycle (AIM) Expo in October.
“The addition of these experienced leaders demonstrates the investor groups’ commitment to growth via leveraging powersports expertise,” said David Robbins, a member of the MAG Board of Directors and a Managing Director of Monomoy Capital Partners, one of the company’s major shareholders.
“The fact that dealer registrations for the 2019 Tucker Dealer Show are already expected to be 20 percent higher than last year is proof that our dealer and vendor customers support our strategic direction.”
www.maggroup.com
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Harley-Davidson

August 8, 2018, 4:26 am
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Harley Targeting “Many Roads” Out of its Present Impasse with Dealer Strategy and 2022 Product Plan Reveal

As revealed when Harley-Davidson released its Q2 2018 Fiscals (July 24), the Motor Company subsequently unveiled what it had trailed as its “accelerated strategy for growth” announcement on July 30.
Called “More Roads to Harley-Davidson”, it is a growth plan for the period through to 2022 and adds detail to the “what next” question (following the M-8 Tourers and Softails) in the context of CEO Matt Levatich’s 10-year strategic announcements made in January 2017.
We need stronger dealers who will drive a performance framework to improve dealer financial strength and the Harley-Davidson customer experience

“In a fast-changing world with new consumer demands, these accelerated actions support Harley-Davidson’s 2027 objectives with increased focus and strategic investment to reinvigorate the U.S. business while accelerating the pace of international growth.”
Levatich states that “the bold actions we are announcing leverage Harley-Davidson’s vast capabilities and competitive firepower - our excellence in product development and manufacturing, the global appeal of the brand and, of course, our great dealer network. Alongside our existing loyal riders, we will lead the next revolution of two-wheeled freedom to inspire future riders who have yet to even think about the thrill of riding.”

‘keep current riders engaged’
 
Described as being the result of a “comprehensive, top-to-bottom assessment” incorporating a “customer first” perspective, the “More Roads to Harley-Davidson” plan addresses three broad strategic areas - new products, dealer strategy, and how the plan will be funded – in short, the latter is basically to fund the new products from judicious management of resources and smart fiscal governance.
The headline news is of the new products – in addition to the outcome of the ‘Project Livewire’ program resulting in new electric powered Harleys on sale at some point in 2019, the company has confirmed its long rumored entry into the Adventure Tourer market, which with a new ‘modular’ engine platform will address the calls for it to finally make its brand a significant player in the burgeoning middleweight motorcycle market, and to take the ‘Bar ‘n Shield’ into the lightweight displacement segment, especially in Asia.
“Our existing world-class dealer network is an integral part of the company’s accelerated strategy and critical to overall success”

In terms of its response to its tariff driven announcements of June though the company is still not yet ready to announce where its European inventory will be manufactured.
However, of equal significance to the new model plans is that Harley has now gone public with an insight into the frustration it clearly has been feeling with its traditional core dealer network. Whilst they are making every effort to assure its long-standing dealers, they clearly see their legacy dealer footprint as being as much of an obstacle to the skin-shedding that the company clearly needs to conduct as it is to being an opportunity for it to move forward.
Either way, Harley has responded to the pressure it has been under from many investors, analysts and commentators, to say nothing of urban dwelling potential ‘New-Gen’ consumers to start finding a way to take the brand “downtown” that is not limited to PG&A and aftershave.





In new product terms, Harley says its mission is to “keep current riders engaged and inspire new riders by extending heavyweight leadership and unlocking new markets and segments.”
In terms of addressing dealer performance, Harley states quite openly that it believes it needs “stronger dealers” who will “drive a performance framework to improve dealer financial strength and the Harley-Davidson customer experience.” 


 ‘the company’s first Adventure Touring motorcycle’

Speaking to dealer geography and to better embrace the buying transaction habits of the new consumers it needs to engage with, Harley says it is to invest in “broader access” and to “meet customers where they are,” and facilitate how they want to engage with a “multi-channel retail experience.
“We expect this plan will result in an engaged, expanded Harley-Davidson community with a more diverse rider base, along with industry-leading margins and cash flow,” says Levatich.



“Leveraging our industry-leading design and strong manufacturing capabilities, Harley-Davidson plans to offer its most comprehensive line-up of motorcycles, competing in many of the largest and fastest growing segments with a full portfolio of motorcycles across a broad spectrum of price points, power sources, displacements, riding styles and global markets.
“The highlights will include extending the company’s leadership in heavyweight motorcycles by continuing to develop improved, more technologically advanced Touring and Cruiser motorcycles that will keep existing Harley-Davidson riders engaged and riding longer.
“Introducing a new modular 500 cc to 1250 cc middleweight platform of motorcycles that spans three distinct product spaces and four displacements - starting with the company’s first Adventure Touring motorcycle, the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250; a 1250 cc Custom model, and a 975 cc Streetfighter model, all of which are planned to launch at the beginning of 2020. Additional models to broaden coverage in these product spaces will follow through 2022.”
 

 ‘new modular 500 cc to 1250 cc middleweight platform’

Harley also states that it is to develop “a more accessible, small displacement (250 cc to 500 cc) motorcycle for Asian emerging markets through a planned strategic alliance with a manufacturer in Asia.  This new product and broader distribution is intended to fuel Harley-Davidson’s customer access and growth in India, one of the largest, fastest growing markets in the world, and other Asian markets.”
Ambitiously, Harley also states that it intends to lead the electric motorcycle market by “launching Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle, LiveWire, in 2019 - the first in a broad, no-clutch “twist and go” portfolio of electric two-wheelers designed to establish the company as the leader in the electrification of the sport. LiveWire will be followed by additional models through 2022 to broaden the portfolio with lighter, smaller and even more accessible product options to inspire new riders with new ways to ride.” It is thought that these will include electric scooters and mopeds, ‘PedElecs and bicycles.
In terms of its “broader access” pledge, Harley-Davidson will “advance its market delivery approach and meet today’s customer needs by creating high-engagement customer experiences across all retail channels – including improving and expanding the company’s global digital capabilities by evolving the Harley-Davidson.com experience to integrate with and enhance the dealership retail experience for existing and new customers.
“Establish strategic alliances with global leading e-commerce providers to extend access to Harley-Davidson to a pool of millions of potential new customers” and develop “new retail formats - including smaller, urban storefronts globally to expose the brand to urban populations and drive sales of the expanded Harley-Davidson product portfolio and expand international apparel distribution.”
 
 ‘develop new retail formats’

Clearly aimed at leveraging the very different character of much of its dealer network as it plans for the mid twenty-first century, Harley’s requirement for “stronger dealers” will have to be managed in the context of its existing network. The company says that its existing “world-class dealer network is an integral part of the company’s accelerated strategy and critical to overall success.
“The company will implement a performance framework to significantly enhance the strength of the dealer network and the customer experience, enabling the best-performing and most entrepreneurial dealers to drive innovation and success for themselves and Harley-Davidson - while providing the premium customer experience the brand is known for across an increasingly diverse product and customer base.
“Harley-Davidson is iconic because we’ve never been static,” said Levatich. “In moving forward, we are tapping into the spirit that drove our founders back in 1903 and every one of the employees and dealers who rose to the challenges faced along the way.  Our plan will redefine existing boundaries of our brand – reaching more customers in a way that reinforces all we stand for as a brand and as a company, and we can’t wait to kick it into gear.”
Addressing the “funding and financials” the company says that “in addition to building riders, the company expects “More Roads to Harley-Davidson” to create more value, stabilize and strengthen the existing business, improve Harley-Davidson Motor Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), increase revenue and earnings, and allow the company to return more cash to shareholders.
 
 ‘meet customers where they are’

“The accelerated strategy will require significant investment to change the trajectory of the business globally, and the company plans to fund it entirely through comprehensive cost reduction and reallocation of previously planned investment and resources including operating investment through 2022 of $450 to $550 million and capital investment through 2022 of $225 to $275 million.  In total, the company plans “More Roads to Harley-Davidson” to generate more than $1 billion of incremental annual revenue in 2022 as compared to 2017.
The company says that it “believes its accelerated strategy is in line with and reinforces its objectives to drive revenue growth and expand operating margins and expects to fund strategic opportunities while maintaining its current investment and return profile and capital allocation strategy.
“Harley-Davidson’s funding principles will focus on stabilizing and strengthening the existing business, enhancing the premium brand, and investments in profitable, growth-oriented projects. We expect these principles, along with a disciplined capital allocation focus, will allow Harley-Davidson to execute with improved cost competitiveness and overhead efficiencies.”
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AVON

August 8, 2018, 4:35 am
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Avon Agrees Multi Year AMD World Champion and Freestyle Class Sponsorship

Leading custom tire manufacturer AVON has signed a multi year agreement to be Freestyle Class sponsor at the 2018 and 2020 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building - the winner will be the ‘Avon World Champion Custom Bike Builder’.

 
One of the oldest motorcycle product manufacturers of any kind in the world, Avon traces its origins back to 1885. The company entered the motorcycle and sidecar tire market in 1911.
Always an avid supporter of motorsport, Avon’s dominance in motorcycle racing was historically so great that in its 1957 to 1963 ‘Glory Years’ every solo world champion, including legendary Britons John Surtees and Mike Hailwood, rode to victory on Avon motorcycle tires (Surtees remains the only man to have won World Championships on two and four wheels).

Avon traces its origins back to 1885. The company has been making tires in Melksham, England since 1905 and entered the motorcycle tire market in 1911

In the 1970s Avon’s reputation as the custom motorcycle tire of choice was cemented through its association with industry legend Arlen Ness – an early adopter of Avons for his custom builds, and still an Avon enthusiast. Avon Venoms quickly became established as the preferred option for custom bike builders worldwide.
Avon added two new Cobra Touring
front and rear fitments last year

Always noted as an innovator, with technologies such as Variable Belt Density, the inverted V-pattern and Force Following Grooves becoming widely adopted, fifteen years ago the company did much to facilitate what became known as the “Fat Rear End” boom and popularity of single sided swingarms and right-side drives as it made a series of wider tires available, including their 300 in 2003 and still popular 330 in 2004.
Avon was acquired by Cooper Tire of the USA in 1997 and investment capital did much to position the business for the 21st century. In 2007 Avon capitalized on the popularity of its Venom series tires with the launch of the all-conquering Cobra line. In the years since, Avon has added to the strength in depth of Cobra options with four additional new fitments to suit the latest Harley-Davidson Big Twin model updates added to the line as recently as January this year.
Reigning World Champion Suicide Customs from Japan marked a second consecutive World Championship in which the winner built with Avons as their tires of choice

Cobras are renowned for their distinctive tread patterns, outstanding mileage and long life. They are noted for their unique combination, super-tough construction of the kind necessary for heavy-duty custom loads and long distances, with leading sports tire technology for improved handling and performance. 

“Nurb’s”, the Avon shod BMW engined 2014 AMD World Championship winning bike by Krugger Motorcycles, Belgium

Dave Cook (Cook Customs, Milwaukee) became the first and to date only United States AMD World Championship winner with “Rambler” - shod with Avon 21-inchers front and rear

In recent years the example set by Arlen Ness has been taken up by hundreds of leading customizers and bike builders worldwide. Since its inception in 2004, more AMD World Champions, Freestyle class top twenty bikes, World Championship class winners and competitors of all kinds have favoured Avon tires than any other single tire brand - including the reigning World Champion and half of all the AMD World Championship winning bikes so far. 
Avon can expect to see
demand for its TrailRider ADV
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Harley's new Pan American
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“This was the jumping-off point that made a collaboration between Avon and ‘The AMD’ compelling,” says Avon Marketing Director Michiel Kramer. “As a company Avon is proud of its heritage and as a custom bike tire market leader we are especially proud of our heritage as the tire of choice for so many of the market’s greatest and most innovative designers and craftsmen.
“The AMD World Championship has always been a showcase for that heritage, so forming an alliance was an obvious idea. We look forward to working with the AMD team and continuing to make a contribution to the outstanding work and achievements of this market’s talented and passionate professionals and amateurs alike.”
Speaking about Avon’s decision, AMD’s Robin Bradley said: “We have always been very careful about the brands and businesses we engage with, where the work of the custom bike building community is concerned. Having successfully transitioned the AMD World Championship to Europe and into the superb INTERMOT ‘Customized’ Hall 10 ‘Show-within-the-Show” at Cologne, we feel we are ready again to start allowing selected vendors to share in what “The AMD” means to custom bike builders.
“We couldn’t be happier that Avon is the first vendor we have been able to welcome into the family and know that the profile and value they will generate for our competitor community will help them to further their careers and recognition of their achievements and abilities.”
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Bitubo

August 15, 2018, 2:11 am
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WME22V2
Italian precision hydraulic spring preload adjustment custom shock options

Founded in 1963, Italian suspension and vibration dampening specialist Bitubo entered the motorcycle suspension market in 1975 and since then has become a familiar name in the street, sportsbike and MX markets with a fine pedigree of track success and product innovation.
The brand name of ‘Bitubo’ originates from a famous pair of shock absorbers connected by two compensating rubber pipes that were an immediate hit in the paddocks of MotoGP and other race series.
Fast forward to the 21st century and Bitubo’s product for their Harley aftermarket and custom V-twin applications is gaining a growing reputation for their construction quality and race-bred technology.
An upgrade for Harleys and custom bikes, WME22V2 shocks feature stepless rebound and compact hydraulic spring preload adjustment than can be tuned manually with a simple hex tool or the optional 20 click adjustment knob that delivers 10 mm of spring preload tuning.
The shock body is constructed from high-resistance alloy steel with a CNC-machined aluminum head. The shocks are Nitrogen gas pressurized with internal oil/gas floating piston. The shock body is completely black; the piston rod is in steel alloy and the springs are in chrome silicon steel alloy and available chrome or black.

They are also available in longer and shorter hydraulic spring adjustment versions.
Also available in longer or shorter versions, the added compression tuning on Bitubo’s top-of-the-line WMT22V2 ‘Dark Edition’ custom shocks allows for a more sophisticated and precise set-up with more adjustment options, meaning the installation can be tuned to the rider’s weight and the use of the bike (two-up, luggage, urban cycle, highway cruising etc).

BITUBO
www.bitubo.com
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Lowbrow Customs

August 15, 2018, 2:12 am
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KR Style Bolt-On Hardtails for Ironhead Sportsters

Inspired by the early Harley-Davidson looped KR style race frames, this KR style bolt-on hardtail from Brunswick, Ohio based Lowbrow Customs fits stock front frame sections on Ironhead Sportsters from 1967 to 1978. 

LowBrow’s ‘High Brow’, Tyler Malinky, a man known for assiduous attention to detail and authenticity, says “Harley-Davidson produced the KR factory race bike in 1952, and it dominated the track until production ended in 1968. Until now, KR style looped hardtail frames were unavailable.” 


Fortunately, Lowbrow Customs is known for producing original, high-quality custom motorcycle parts and this KR Style hardtail is no exception. It accepts the stock rear wheel, axle and brake, and includes axle adjusters. The unique style and simplicity of installation provide a perfect base for any Ironhead Sportster bobber, chopper or race bike build.
“Each frame is hand-made from 1” x .125” wall crew tubing with 5/16” thick axle plates and designed to bolt right up to your frame with ease. Lowbrow KR hardtails are approximately 4” stretch over stock wheelbase and 2” drop (2 inches lower than stock). Each hardtail frame section is proudly made in Cleveland, Ohio exclusively for us, to our own design.”

LOWBROW CUSTOMS
www.lowbrowcustoms.com
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Barnett

August 15, 2018, 2:12 am
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Complete Clutch Kit for Indian

Barnett has added two clutch kits to its line-up for the 2014-‘17 Indian Chief/Chieftain/Roadmaster and 2014-‘17 Scout. 

These complete clutch kits feature Barnett’s exclusive Carbon Fiber (Chief) and Kevlar (Scout) segmented friction plates. Said to provide better oil flow for cooler clutch temperatures, they deliver smoother, more consistent performance and longer life.
Completing the kit is a set of tempered steel plates and a set of heat-treated, heavy-duty coil springs.

BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLES
www.barnettcables.com
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HardDrive

August 15, 2018, 2:18 am
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Rocket Cams with S&S Compression Release

Developed from years of NHRA Pro-Stock motorcycle, Bonneville land speed racing and street building experience, Chris Rivas V-Twin (Fresno, California) is confident that with its Rocket Cams “you are getting the highest quality American made camshafts for your twin cam engine.”

Available from HardDrive American V-Twin Products, Chris Rivas Signature Series Rocket Camshafts also feature the Easy Start centrifugal compression release system, licensed by S&S Cycle for easy starting with large displacement and higher compression ratios motors.
HardDrive says that “these performance cams are a bolt in application that will utilize the stock valve springs but will need adjustable pushrods and we recommend additional enhancements such as a high flow air cleaner and performance exhaust. Each is designed specifically for a particular riding style with a smooth, strong power band that kicks in right where it’s needed.”

Cams available include the Rocket 514 Cruising Style Hi-Torque Cam, with peak performance between 1500 to 5000 rpm. “With incredible low rpm pulling power the 514 is recommended for heavier bikes with compression ratios up to 9.5:1.”
The Rocket 554 is a Powerful Cruising Cam, with peak performance between 1500 to 5800 rpm. “The 554 delivers strong, above average mid-range passing power and is suited for stock 88” to 107” big bore motors with compression ratios up to 10:1.”
HardDrive says its #1 bestselling Rocket Cam is the 574 - “a powerful Street/Cruising Cam with peak performance between 1500 and 5800 rpm and above average mid-range power that works great with compression ratios up to 10:1”.
Its second most popular, the # 584 is a “hot high-lift cam for engines with displacements of 103 ci. to 110 ci. Peak performance is in the 2000 to 6000 rpm range. It delivers constant power while reducing detonation and is best used with ported heads and a minimum compression ratio of 10:1.”

HARDDRIVE V-TWIN
www.hdtwin.com
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Polaris

August 15, 2018, 2:18 am
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Grand Touring Model Joins Slingshot Line-Up for 2019

Polaris has updated its three-model Slingshot line-up for 2019 “delivering again on its promise to create the most fun you can have on three wheels” with the addition of the “highly popular and fully loaded Grand Touring model” making its full-time debut for model year 2019.


“The Grand Touring comes well equipped with features and accessories straight from the factory. Featuring quilted comfort seats, a color-matched Slingshade top and rear fender, tall wind deflector and Ride Command with navigation, the Grand Touring is the ultimate in comfort, style and technology.
“Since its ground-breaking introduction in 2014, the desire for a one-of-a-kind joyride has been answered by the three-wheeled, open air experience of Slingshot,” said Josh Fulkerson, Slingshot Sr. Director. “The new 2019 line-up continues to deliver a high fun factor, while elevating the overall product experience.”
Each Slingshot model packs a GM Ecotec 2.4L DOHC four-cylinder engine and delivers 173 horsepower by way of a five-speed manual transmission. Starting at $19,999, the entry-level Slingshot S model comes in White Lightning with gloss black cast aluminum wheels. The SL model, starting at $25,499, is available in Black Pearl and Orion Blue.
The SL comes standard with Ride Command, a 100 watt Rockford Fosgate audio system, rear view camera, a clear wind deflector, 18” and 20” front and rear cast aluminum machined wheels. “Both the S and SL feature sleek head-turning design and style ready for customization.”
Rounding out the 2019 line-up is the top-of-the-line SLR. Starting at $28,999, the SLR features a race-inspired Sparco steering wheel, shift knob and pedal covers, two-piece composite brake rotors, exclusive SLR bolstered sport bucket seat and a 20”/305 mm rear forged aluminum wheel.
SLR comes standard with Ride Command with GPS navigation, phone integration, customizable vehicle display screens and more.  Owners can personalize their Slingshots with a variety of “Slingshot Engineered Accessories” that deliver customization, interior upgrades and performance.  In 2019, Slingshot S owners can significantly upgrade the interior with Ride Command, comfort seats, Rockford Fosgate audio, wind deflector options, LED lighting and storage bags.
“Slingshot also offers its owners a color-matched Slingshade top for sun protection and rear fender for additional style and spray protection in the rain. The performance customer looking to further enhance their Slingshot, can step up with an adjustable BILSTEIN shock kit, two-piece lightweight rotors and lightweight aluminum forged wheels and tires. “
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Tucker

August 15, 2018, 2:19 am
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Tires, Service and Shop Catalog

In response to dealer demand, Tucker has released an addition to its family of print and digital catalogs - bringing all the tires, service, shop and related products from across its V-twin to Street, Off-road to ORV product offers.
At 866 pages of “the most widely used products in powersports” it includes “the day-to-day items that you and your customers use the most, plus a few extra categories with key items for service projects.”
This is the second new catalog is a sequence following the Tucker re-branding and its sixth catalog in total, added to Street, Offroad, Helmet & Apparel, ATV/UTV, and V-twin.
www.tucker.com
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