Industry Reports

Zipper’s Muscle 110 Extreme kit for CVO® Bikes

Zipper's Muscle 110 Extreme kit for CVO® Bikes Zipper's Muscle 110 Extreme kit is for the serious performance enthusiast; with horsepower topping 150 at the rear wheel and torque over 100 ft/lbs from 27 50 rpm through redline, peaking at 130. Arm­ stretching, tire-shredding power is everywhere, reminiscent of a late 60's big block muscle car. Your special CVO® motorcycle will turn heads not just because of its looks, but the raw power sound and the performance to back it up- Grin-Factor Pegged! ZIPPER'S PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS 6655-A Amberton Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075 Phone: 410.579.2828 Fax: 410.579.2835 www.ZippersPerformance.com
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JAPANESE TATTOOS

JAPANESE TATTOOS History • Culture • Design by Brian Ashcraft with Hori Benny "A well-researched book offering great information about the modern world of Japanese tattooing with a firm respect for the traditions that it comes from." —Doug Hardy, second-generation American tattooist Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese irezumi (tattoos) so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, they'll regret. This photo-heavy book traces the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so readers will be better informed as to what they mean and have a deeper…
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Danny Gray Custom Motorcycle Seats Announces NEW Buttcrack Solo Seat with “IST” Independent Suspension Technology

Danny Gray Custom Motorcycle Seats Announces NEW Buttcrack Solo Seat with “IST” Independent Suspension Technology Santa Ana, CA – Danny Gray revolutionized the way seats are made two years ago with the introduction of their patented “IST” Independent Suspension Technology line of seats. Our proprietary IST seat design eliminates the compression and shock your body endures from riding on a traditional solid seat pan. It reduces vibration, compression and shock by eliminating conventional parts of the seat pan and replacing them with anatomically engineered cutouts. Now, in response to demand, long time Danny Gray favorite, the Buttcrack Solo seat is finally available…
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Spark on the Podium with Khairuddin in Sepang

Spark on the Podium with Khairuddin in Sepang Fantastic 2nd place for the Malaysian rider Zulfahmi Khairuddin who leads a spectacular race in front of his fans. Zulfahmi starts well since qualifying and leads the first 10 laps of the race. Badovini  overtakes him and he tries tenaciously to regain the 1st position, he finally ends in 2nd position  for only 5’’. A triumph for him team Orelac Racing VerdNatura. Team GoEleven riders start well but Jezek is hit by a motorcycle during the first lap and looses important positions. Given the rainy conditions Gamarino (11th) sets a race without…
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Custom Cycle Control Systems Announces Hidden Hand Controls … Choose From Three Different Style Handlebars

Custom Cycle Control Systems Announces Hidden Hand Controls ... Choose From Three Different Style Handlebars Las Vegas, NV- Custom Cycle Control Systems Inc. is proud to introduce their newly engineered "Climax Hand Controls" package. Now for the first time, you can solve the "clean handlebar" dilemma with one complete package. You can buy just the controls and build your own bars for $1899.00. Climax Hidden Hand Control Systems produces by far the cleanest looking "self-contained" handlebar systems available. Designed to function as good as they look, these concealed handlebar systems will enhance the look of any bike, whether H/D, Metric,…
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AirHawk International Files Lawsuit

AirHawk International Files Lawsuit   Santa Ana, CA – AirHawk International announced that it recently filed in the United States District Court Central District Of California Southern Division a Complaint For Patent Infringement, False Advertising, Tortious Interference, and Unfair Competition against various parties related to a product called "Wild Ass Motorcycle Cushion.".   AirHawk has also sent Cease and Desist letters to various parties and some retailers known to have sold or purchased, or planning to sell or purchase, the product in question with the reminder that it is important for them to understand that every person or entity in the chain of…
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EBR Motorcycles Announces Racing Partnership

EBR Motorcycles Announces Racing Partnership   EBR Motorcycles and Splitlath Racing Team have partnered for the 2016 season.   East Troy, WI – EBR Motorcycles has partnered with Splitlath Racing for the 2016 Superbike racing season. “It has been an amazing few months since the new EBR Motorcycles was launched, and we have been focused on the process of getting our great new EBR street motorcycles into production,” said Erik Buell, Chief Technical Officer of EBR Motorcycles. “The demand for new motorcycles is really fantastic, and for certain we will stay focused on this by growing our dealer base. But…
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New Motorcycles Delivered to Winners of AIMExpo 3-Way Giveaway

New Motorcycles Delivered to Winners of AIMExpo 3-Way Giveaway Winning Items Include Honda CBR300R, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Suzuki Burgman and Yamaha YZF-R3 Along with Helmets from Arai and Schuberth IRVINE, Calif. (April 19, 2016) – The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced today that the five lucky winners of the hugely popular 3-Way Giveaway contest were delivered their new winning items. OEM exhibitors Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha partnered with AIMExpo to each give away a new motorcycle to four lucky recipients, while Arai and Schuberth provided two of their high-end helmets. Thousands of attendees entered for their chance to…
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HAL’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON NAMED NEWEST ‘CUSTOM KINGS’ WINNER

HAL’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON NAMED NEWEST ‘CUSTOM KINGS’ WINNER Fans Crown H-D Dealership’s ‘General Mayhem’ in National Sportster Customization Contest   MILWAUKEE (April 14, 2016) – After weeks of heated competition and thousands of votes, America has finally crowned the next “Custom King.” Through six rounds of bike-to-bike battles, fans determined Hal’s Harley-Davidson’s creation ranks No. 1. A true rolling work of art, “General Mayhem,” created in New Berlin, Wis., is a modern day dual-sport bike that can conquer city streets and rural roads alike.   “Our vision was a modern day dual-sport bike with an edgy, minimalist look that would appeal…
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Third Annual “Bike & Boil” at Harley-Davidson Benefiting Crime Stoppers

Third Annual “Bike & Boil” at Harley-Davidson Benefiting Crime Stoppers April 7, 2016 — Panama City Beach, FL — Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach will host the third annual "Crime Stoppers Bike & Boil" on Saturday, May 21, 2016.  From 9 to 11 AM, riders will come to Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach (14700 Panama City Beach Parkway) to sign in, and the scenic, Police-escorted ride will leave Harley at 11 AM.  Riders will return to Harley for a Low Country Boil lunch and live music by Big Block Rebel on the new Harley Deck from 12 noon to 2:00 pm. …
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON WRECKING CREW IS READY TO RACE WITH LEGENDARY INTENSITY

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WRECKING CREW IS READY TO RACE WITH LEGENDARY INTENSITY MILWAUKEE (April 7, 2016) – With fire in their eyes and wide-open throttles, an elite squad of four determined flat-track aces will race as the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Wrecking Crew on the 2016 AMA Pro Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines flat track series. Independent riders Jake Johnson and Kenny Coolbeth Jr. will join Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Factory Team riders Brad Baker and Davis Fisher on the Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew this season. Each is a defending or former AMA champion, ready to chase down another title while clad in…
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Find It Now GPS Security Announces the Addition of Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona Harley-Davidson Dealership

Find It Now GPS Security Announces the Addition of Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona Harley-Davidson Dealership Port Richey, FL- Find It Now USA, LLC the creator of the Original Early Warning GPS Security System designed specifically for the Motorcycle and Powersports Industry, announced today they recently added Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona Harley-Davidson Dealership to their growing list of Harley and Multi-line dealers. Rossmeyer's has now become FIN's largest single store Harley dealer on the East Coast. The FIN Security System was introduced at Rossmeyer's during the 75th Anniversary of Daytona's Bike Week and was a total success. FIN is the premier security…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS SECOND GLOBAL CALL TO ‘LIVE YOUR LEGEND’

  HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS SECOND GLOBAL CALL TO ‘LIVE YOUR LEGEND’   New Marketing Campaign Shows How Harley-Davidson Can Create Deeper Bonds and Enrich Your Legacy   MILWAUKEE (April 5, 2016) – Harley-Davidson today unveiled ‘Trophy Wall,’ the second commercial in the brand’s newest global marketing campaign: ‘Live Your Legend.’ The campaign shows how a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle can enable riders to create deeper bonds and share richer experiences – allowing them to live their own legend.   The ad features the new Harley-Davidson Street Glide® Special, a bike that takes the thrill of the open road to a whole new…
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MIC Introduces New Benefits to Members Exhibiting at AIMExpo 2016

MIC Introduces New Benefits to Members Exhibiting at AIMExpo 2016 Introductory Membership Pricing Also Announced for Non-Member Exhibitors IRVINE, Calif. (March 30, 2016) – With the Motorcycle Industry Council's (MIC) acquisition of the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) last fall, both the industry's trade association and premier trade show united for the greater benefit of MIC members and the powersports industry as a whole. Working together as one, the MIC is pleased to announce key new benefits for exhibiting members at AIMExpo 2016, scheduled for October 13-16 at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). In addition, special introductory membership pricing…
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ZTechnik Offers 3 VStream+ Windscreens for the Sport–Adventure BMW S1000XR

ZTechnik Offers 3 VStream+ Windscreens for the Sport–Adventure BMW  S1000XR Maywood, IL – Before taking to the road with your S1000XR, install a VStream+, the performance windscreen with the shape and contour to help reduce annoying turbulence. The VStream+ is named for its unique, patented “V” shape while the “+” indicates that a highly engineered and perfectly manufactured mount bracket is included in the kit.   VStream windscreens are effective because the patented shape and three-dimensional contours push turbulent wind out and away from the side of the rider's head, reducing turbulence and irritating wind noise. And, the smooth-radiused edges…
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AirHawk Introduces New Saddle with IST for 2013 – 2016 BMW R1200 GS & GS Adventure

AirHawk Introduces New Saddle with IST for 2013 - 2016 BMW R1200 GS & GS Adventure Santa Ana, CA  – March 8, 2016 - Danny Gray and AirHawk have come together to transform the metric motorcycle seating industry with a new line of seats starting with the BMW R1200 GS and GS Adventure. Together, AirHawk and Danny Gray have redefined what a comfortable metric motorcycle seat should really be. This new AirHawk saddle provides scientifically proven comfort air technology manufactured for Harley Davidson for the last three years with the sleek design and high quality delivered for the past thirty years…
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