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Slamtail your 2016 Softail

Published on February 8, 2016 under AMA
Slamtail your 2016 Softail
Slamtail your 2016 Softail Victoria, Australia - Let it be known that Slamtail, the world’s only hydraulically actuated lowering system for Softails, can be installed on the all 2016 Harley Softail models. Whether you purchase the recently released CVO Pro Street Breakout or the new for 2016 Fat Boy S and Slim S you can rest assure that the Slamtail will fit your ride. Thanks to Ken Rutherford's forward thinking engineering and a simple design, the Slamtail will even fit those models that come from the factory already lowered like the Fat Boy Lo and Deluxe. In fact when put…
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Check Out What Successful Dealers are Saying About Find It Now USA (FIN®) GPS Security Recovery Systems

Published on February 3, 2016 under Blog
Check Out What Successful Dealers are Saying About Find It Now USA (FIN®) GPS Security Recovery Systems
Check Out What Successful Dealers are Saying About Find It Now USA (FIN®) GPS Security Recovery Systems   Port Richey, FL – ALERT … If the bike is moved the owner will receive a text message and/or email alert. LOCATE … In the event of a theft the owner and/or the FIN® tracking center can immediately track and locate the bike. RECOVER … Interface with the police to quickly recover the bike. "We have been Selling FIN GPS for the past few years and have really seen an increase on our F&I numbers because of this product. It has also been very useful to…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member Doug Bingham Passes Away

Published on February 1, 2016 under Blog
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member Doug Bingham Passes Away
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member Doug Bingham Passes Away Sidecar road racing champion and noted innovator was 76 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association extends its condolences to the family of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Doug Bingham, who passed away on Jan. 27 at the age of 76.   Affectionately known as "Mr. Sidecar," Mr. Bingham was a 50-year AMA member and Charter Life Member. He received the 1998 AMA MVP Award for advancing the cause of motorcycling and was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2003. Since the 1960s Mr. Bingham raced, designed,…
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Danny Gray Custom Motorcycle Seats Launches New Channel Strategy

Published on February 1, 2016 under Blog
Danny Gray Custom Motorcycle Seats Launches New Channel Strategy
Danny Gray Custom Motorcycle Seats Launches New Channel Strategy Santa Ana, CA –- Danny Gray announced this week that it has terminated its 17 year relationship with Harley-Davidson and no longer supplies Harley’s custom seat program. The company has also announced that it has severed ties with industry giant, Tucker-Rocky. Dealers may continue to purchase their Danny Gray seats through Western Power Sports (WPS) and Drag Specialties.   “We’re going to be advertising in all of the leading publications and on several social media platforms this year and are planning an aggressive PR campaign that will help us achieve our…
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ShockStrap 18′ Ratchet Safety Strap Now Available

Published on February 1, 2016 under Blog
ShockStrap 18′ Ratchet Safety Strap Now Available
ShockStrap 18' Ratchet Safety Strap Now Available Sandy, UT - ShockStrap is proud to introduce their new 18' ShockStrap Ratchet Safety Strap with an industry leading 2 year warranty to their product line up. They incorporated a Safety Strap on one side of the ShockStrap which is there for 2 reasons:  1) if a catastrophic accident happened and the ShockStrap breaks, the Safety Strap will keep the tie down tight and in place. 2)  Safety Strap also acts as a limiter so you won't over-tighten and stress everything you are trying to secure.  The commercial grade ratchet has an outside release…
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CVO PRO STREET BREAKOUT DELIVERS AMERICAN MUSCLE AND EMERGENT STYLE

Published on January 29, 2016 under Blog
CVO PRO STREET BREAKOUT DELIVERS AMERICAN MUSCLE AND EMERGENT STYLE
CVO PRO STREET BREAKOUT DELIVERS AMERICAN MUSCLE AND EMERGENT STYLE Exclusive Performance Cruiser Detailed with New Dark Finishes Harley-Davidson® Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO)™ re-writes the factory-custom style book with the introduction of the 2016 CVO™ Pro Street Breakout® motorcycle, a limited-production model that introduces a new, darker look utilizing cutting-edge finishes and textures applied with an obsessive eye to design and detail. Steeped in drag-racing attitude, the CVO Pro Street combines high-intensity performance with a long, muscular look that’s pure American street machine. Harley-Davidson CVO motorcycles are customized using premium components and exclusive paint treatments and surface finishes combined with…
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Slamtail Introduces a Spring Pre-load Adjuster Kit

Published on January 6, 2016 under Blog
Slamtail Introduces a Spring Pre-load Adjuster Kit
Slamtail Introduces a Spring Pre-Load Adjuster Kit Victoria, Australia - When Ken Rutherford sat down to design the world's first hydraulically actuated lowering system for Twin Cam powered Softail models, his concept was straight forward: Create a high quality, over engineered, easy to install lowering kit that allows riders to adjust the stance of their Softail without losing the stock ride quality of the bike. Slamtail is unique because it attaches to the stock OEM shocks and uses a key fob to operate hydraulic rams that adjust the ride height of the bike while retaining the stock ride quality at…
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H.O.G. MEMBERS GET OPEN DOOR ACCESS TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM

Published on December 21, 2015 under Blog
H.O.G. MEMBERS GET OPEN DOOR ACCESS TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM
H.O.G. MEMBERS GET OPEN DOOR ACCESS TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM New Member Benefit Offers Unlimited and Exclusive Ticket to Harley-Davidson History MILWAUKEE (Dec. 18, 2015) – The Harley-Davidson Museum is swinging its doors wide open to all Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members around the world by adding unlimited admission and VIP access to more than 112 years of Harley-Davidson history to its package of exclusive membership benefits. Beginning this month, all Full, Life and Associate H.O.G. members will be treated to complimentary admission to the museum any time they visit simply by showing their membership card at the door. H.O.G. members…
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THE CUSTOMER IS KING

Published on December 18, 2015 under Blog
THE CUSTOMER IS KING
THE CUSTOMER IS KING J&P Cycles Rated Among Top 25 In Terms Of Customer Service Irvine, TX — The customer is king and motorcycle aftermarket parts and accessories retailer J&P Cycles has been crowned as one of the nation's best in the most recent StellaService benchmarking study. A leading consumer advocate, StellaService measured companies based on several tenets of customer service: phone service, email service, chatting, shipping and return policies. “This is a great honor for our company and a testament to how we all have maintained focus on the most crucial part of our business – our customers,” said…
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DECK THE HIGHWAYS WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Published on December 10, 2015 under Blog
DECK THE HIGHWAYS WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON
DECK THE HIGHWAYS WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON Shop Harley-Davidson’s Gift Guide for Hundreds of Unique Items -- From the Ultimate Gift of a Motorcycle and Harley-Davidson Riding Academy to Hoodies, Gear and More MILWAUKEE (December 10, 2015) ‘Tis the season for ugly reindeer sweaters, awkward holiday parties, and too many hours spent with the in-laws. Thankfully, Harley-Davidson rides to the rescue with the season’s hottest gifts, from classic-cool leather to the hottest tech and audio toys, there’s something for everyone, whether they ride or not. And for the baddest on your list, give the gift of freedom – learning how to ride…
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‘Tis the Season to Give Love Jugs … The Best and Most Effective V-Twin Engine Cooling System in the World

Published on December 1, 2015 under Blog
‘Tis the Season to Give Love Jugs … The Best and Most Effective V-Twin Engine Cooling System in the World
‘Tis the Season to Give Love Jugs … The Best and Most Effective V-Twin Engine Cooling System in the World Love Jugs can now be in your dealership adding to your revenue stream with our new dealer program. Dealers everywhere can now Increase their Bottom Line Profits with Love Jugs! Motorcycle riders all over the world are thrilled with the results and the performance of Love Jugs. Its’ innovative patented design helps keep Harley riders cooler … especially in stop and go traffic since V-Twin air cooled engines can approach and exceed 500 degrees. Temperatures this high will destroy the lubricating…
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Corbin Introduces a Dual Touring Saddle for 2015 Indian Scout

Published on November 16, 2015 under Blog
Corbin Introduces a Dual Touring Saddle for 2015 Indian Scout
Corbin Introduces a Dual Touring Saddle for 2015 Indian Scout Hollister, CA – Corbin’s new Dual Touring Saddle is just what you need to maximize the long range capabilities of your Indian Scout with enhanced comfort for two. Its ergonomically shaped seating gives you excellent support for the long haul. The only reason you'll find for stopping is the need for fuel. Designed to work with a Corbin backrest in the rider and/or passenger seating positions or with the Indian sissy bar. Corbin backrests are supported by internal hardware for a very clean look and simple, one-bolt installation. You can order…
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Improve Road Safety and Your Bottom Line Profits with Ultra Bright LED Lights from Vision X

Published on November 11, 2015 under Blog
Improve Road Safety and Your Bottom Line Profits with Ultra Bright LED Lights from Vision X
Improve Road Safety and Your Bottom Line Profits with Ultra Bright LED Lights from Vision X Seattle, WA – The XMC product line from Vision X has the BRIGHTEST lights in the industry and is looking for some good aggressive dealers interested in increasing their bottom line profit. When Paul Yaffe, President of Bagger Nation and PYO was introduced to the XMC line up of LED lights, he just asked how many he can get and how fast. Paul is a strong supporter of the XMC line up. XMC LED Product Features Include: Each LED Head Lamp Comes with a…
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YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces an Internally Articulated Independent Suspension … a True Paradigm Shift

Published on October 30, 2015 under Blog
YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces an Internally Articulated Independent Suspension … a True Paradigm Shift
YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces an Internally Articulated Independent Suspension … a True Paradigm Shift Seminole, FL – With its NASA and NASCAR influences, the Yelvington Designs hybrid suspension combines the standard live axle trike conversion with the internally articulated independent suspension axle housings to produce the best handling, best riding trike conversion on the market today. The Yelvington internally articulated independent suspension is available as a complete conversion assembly or as an upgrade to the Yelvington Live Axle assembly. Check out the video at http://www.yelvingtondesigns.com/#!hybrid-suspension/xxiyr showing this new suspension work on a Roehrig Dynamometer to dial in best ride characteristics.   The…
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CV Performance Introduces Harley Main and Pilot Jets

Published on October 28, 2015 under Blog
CV Performance Introduces Harley Main and Pilot Jets
CV Performance Introduces Harley Main and Pilot Jets Glendora, CA - CV Performance, specializing in tuning and improving Harley-Davidson CV carburetion for over 25 years, offers these new brass pilot and main jets for Harley CV and CVK carburetors. If you want your bike to run as good as new or better, re-jet your Harley carburetor with these new brass main and pilot jets from CV Performance. These jets are machined to perfection so they can be installed without a problem and you can enjoy a well-tuned engine immediately! These precision American made Pilot Jets for Harley CV and CVK…
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Corbin Introduces the Canyon Dual Sport Saddle for BMW S1000 XR

Published on October 21, 2015 under Blog
Corbin Introduces the Canyon Dual Sport Saddle for BMW S1000 XR
Corbin Introduces the Canyon Dual Sport Saddle for BMW S1000 XR Hollister, CA – Corbin's high density Comfort Cell foam allows a clean profile while providing a firm supportive ride that lasts. Rider seating is ergonomically shaped to fit the curve of your body and provide better weight distribution. This also helps to eliminate the centralized pressure felt from the stock seat. In the nose area, Corbin sculpted the saddle narrower to allow for ground reach. Passenger seating area is designed with a neutralized platform to curb sliding forward in the saddle. Dished shaping provides an excellent contact patch while maintaining…
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