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ShockStrap Introduces Revolutionary 10’ Tie Downs for Your Toys that Don’t Stretch

Published on August 11, 2015 under Blog
ShockStrap Introduces Revolutionary 10’ Tie Downs for Your Toys that Don’t Stretch
ShockStrap Introduces Revolutionary 10’ Tie Downs for Your Toys that Don’t Stretch! Sandy, UT – ShockStraps is proud to add their new 10’ ShockStraps to their product line up. ShockStraps are a unique shock absorbing tie down that incorporates three of the most versatile tie down principals into one superior system. It is quick and easy like a motorcycle tie down, has the reliability of a ratchet system and versatility of a shock cord. SHOCK ABSORBING STRONG TIE DOWN We incorporate a ShockStrap that when stretched maintains tension on the webbing, locking it into the buckle. When road vibrations cause…
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Vision X Lighting Introduces LED Lights for Inside Your Bags

Published on August 10, 2015 under Blog
Vision X Lighting Introduces LED Lights for Inside Your Bags
Vision X Lighting Introduces LED Lights for Inside Your Bags Seattle, WA - Continuing with their mission to revolutionize the lighting industry, Vision X Lighting introduces their universal bagger LED light kit which works in most any type of saddlebag, Trike trunk or dual sport bags. This LED light kit can also be used as an engine light dress up kit. These "BRIGHT" bagger lights were engineered specifically with today's motorcycle riders in mind. The new bagger lights low profile design is perfect for flush mount installation and attaches easily in minutes to the inside of your bags so you…
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YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces New Trike Conversion Assembly for 2005-2015 Sportster

Published on August 5, 2015 under Blog
YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces New Trike Conversion Assembly for 2005-2015 Sportster
YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces New Trike Conversion Assembly for 2005-2015 Sportster   Seminole, FL-The new YelvingtonDesigns.com trike conversion assembly for the 2005-2015 Sportster is a true Paradigm Shift. Your "Sporty" reflects your personality. Now you can convert to the comfort and convenience of three wheels and keep all your accessories and exhaust. Unlike the competition, The Yelvington 3.0 accommodates all exhausts, even the stockers. The Yelvington 3.0 integrates a new swingarm so you can keep yours should you ever want to go back to the "two wheel" dark side. The Yelvington combines the classic styling of the Sportster, the functionality of the…
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Check Out the Two Coolest Booths in Sturgis…Love Jugs!

Published on August 4, 2015 under Blog
Check Out the Two Coolest Booths in Sturgis…Love Jugs!
Going to Sturgis? Get ready for the ride of a lifetime, especially during the 75th Anniversary Sturgis Rally.The weather conditions will vary from cold, windy, rain and hailstones to hot as hell. Two and a half hours riding down Main Street in stop and start traffic will catch your attention...if not 2nd degree burns to your thighs. Check out what Jimmy Kay said from Two Wheel Thunder TV about the extreme weather conditions he encountered while traveling cross country.   "My Love Jugs fans withstood the harshest conditions I endured. Love Jugs are 100% waterproof outdoor rated fan motors, and…
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Corbin Introduces Dual Saddle for 2014-2015 Yamaha FJ-09l

Published on June 26, 2015 under Blog
Corbin Introduces Dual Saddle for 2014-2015 Yamaha FJ-09l
Corbin Introduces Dual Saddle for 2014-2015 Yamaha FJ-09l Hollister, CA - Naturally, we set out to design a seat to fit the bike visually as well as improving the quality of your ride... Corbin's saddle does just that! Their high density Comfort Cell foam allows a sleek 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 narrow to allow for good ground…
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Corbin Introduces Fleetliner Saddlebags for Can-Am Spyder F3

Published on June 23, 2015 under Blog
Corbin Introduces Fleetliner Saddlebags for Can-Am Spyder F3
Corbin Introduces Fleetliner Saddlebags for Can-Am Spyder F3 Hollister, CA – Corbin's Fleetliner bags were specifically designed for the Spyder F3 to emulate the visuals of the bike and integrate perfectly. Notice how the lines and details of the stock bodywork has been incorporated into the design of the bags and they give a more balanced aesthetic to the bike? Fleetliner saddlebags are specially engineered for each motorcycle so they fit the profile of the bike perfectly, like pieces of a puzzle. This enables the bags to carry the weight of the contents closer to the centerline of the bike…
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Vision X Global Lighting Jumps into the Motorcycle Arena with Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation for All Custom and OEM BRIGHT Lighting Needs

Published on June 22, 2015 under Blog
Vision X Global Lighting Jumps into the Motorcycle Arena with Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation for All Custom and OEM BRIGHT Lighting Needs
Vision X Global Lighting Jumps into the Motorcycle Arena with Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation for All Custom and OEM BRIGHT Lighting Needs Seattle, WA - Continuing with their mission to revolutionize the lighting industry, Vision X Lighting is proud to announce The XMC line of state-of-the-art DOT approved BRIGHT lights which were engineered specifically with today's motorcycle riders in mind. Small, compact housings in multiple colors and finishes allow for full customization. “We know that bikes are a piece of art, and our lights were designed to complement the look of your bike, rather than throw off the look," stated Joe Biro, one…
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STILL BORN TO BE “HOG WILD”

Published on June 2, 2015 under Blog
STILL BORN TO BE “HOG WILD”
  STILL BORN TO BE “HOG WILD” by Paul Murray In the V-twin motorcycle mechanic circles and especially around the Albany, Georgia area where he lives, when someone talks about working on Harley-Davidson’s, the name Billy Potter and “Hog Wild” undoubtedly always comes up. Billy got involved with bikes because Harley’s were cool when Billy was growing up. His father, Navy WWII Veteran, Jim Potter, owned the local Harley dealership since the late ’50s. His Dad always had a Harley. In 1947, Jim rode coast-to-coast on his Harley knuckle-head rigid frame springer from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to San Diego, CA…
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Find It Now—FIN Offers FREE Identity Protection Package

Published on May 12, 2015 under Blog
Find It Now—FIN Offers FREE Identity Protection Package
Find It Now—FIN Offers FREE Identity Protection Package Port Richey, FL - Find It Now USA, LLC the creator of the Original Early Warning GPS Security System announced today their new dealer/rider promotion. Once again FIN® is FIRST to offer something that will not only help dealers sell more FIN® units, but will give your customers and their family Total Piece of Mind. Starting May 11, 2015, FIN will provide at NO COST to the Dealer or your Customer the world class "FIN Identity Theft Protection Plan." It will not only protect the person purchasing FIN ... it will protect…
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Corbin Introduces Sport Bucket Seats for Polaris Slingshot

Published on May 7, 2015 under Born To Ride
Corbin Introduces Sport Bucket Seats for Polaris Slingshot
Corbin Introduces Sport Bucket Seats for Polaris Slingshot Hollister, CA – Corbin designed their new Sport Bucket Seats for the Polaris Slingshot on platforms that work on the existing Polaris seat frame and slider. Instead of building up complete racing style seats with shoulder bolsters, Corbin opted more for a Sport Bucket style with thigh and side bolsters, but keeps your shoulders free. Not only does this look more appropriate inside the Slingshot, but it maximizes cabin space and doesn't make you feel cramped. Corbin used their expertise in seat design to provide seat and back panels that cradle your…
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Corbin Announces Hollister “Biker Bob” Memorial Custom Bike Show

Published on April 22, 2015 under Born To Ride
Corbin Announces Hollister “Biker Bob” Memorial Custom Bike Show
Corbin Announces Hollister “Biker Bob” Memorial Custom Bike Show Hollister, CA – “The Annual Ride-In Bike Show has been dedicated to our recently departed friend, radio personality Biker Bob Warford. Bob started this bike show for us years ago and has been running it ever since. His dedication and time generously given to Corbin and the bike show participants out of his own enthusiasm for all things will be sincerely missed. Words cannot express our gratitude for the years we worked together, nor our sadness at his passing”, stated Mike Corbin, the “Idea Guy” at Corbin. To honor his memory…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER EARNINGS

Published on April 21, 2015 under Born To Ride
HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER EARNINGS
HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER EARNINGS Diluted EPS, Net Income Improve Year-Over-Year MILWAUKEE, April 21, 2015 ―Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) first-quarter 2015 diluted earnings per share increased 5.0 percent to $1.27 compared to diluted EPS of $1.21 in the year-ago period. Net income was $269.9 million on consolidated revenue of $1.67 billion compared to net income of $265.9 million on consolidated revenue of $1.73 billion in last year’s first quarter. Revenue in this year’s first quarter was down from the year-ago period primarily on unfavorable foreign currency exchange and slightly lower motorcycle shipments. “While the first quarter had its share of headwinds, our…
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POSITIVE WORK IN THE HEAT FOR TEAM HERO EBR IN THAILAND

Published on March 23, 2015 under Blog
POSITIVE WORK IN THE HEAT FOR TEAM HERO EBR IN THAILAND
POSITIVE WORK IN THE HEAT FOR TEAM HERO EBR IN THAILAND Team Hero EBR Round Two – Chang International Circuit, Thailand 20-22nd March 2015 Opening Day Practice – 20th March Conditions: Dry, sunny A new track and a new country provided the backdrop for the combined efforts of Team Hero EBR riders Larry Pegram and Niccolo Canepa at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand today, with two free practice sessions to work through on the 4.554km circuit near the town of Buriram in Thailand. Canepa rode to 18th place on the combined timesheets after two free practice sessions, encouraged that…
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It’s Showtime – Love Jugs Hits the Road Beginning with Daytona Bike Week

Published on March 10, 2015 under Blog
It’s Showtime – Love Jugs Hits the Road Beginning with Daytona Bike Week
It’s Showtime Love Jugs Hits the Road Beginning with Daytona Bike Week Delray Beach, FL - Hammerhead Engineering, inventor of Love Jugs, the World’s Most Powerful Cooling System for Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines, announces its start of an aggressive schedule of live event exhibits, beginning with the 70th Annual Bike Week in Daytona Beach Florida, March 6-15, 2015. Enthusiasts will be able to see and buy all of the Love Jugs popular products at three different locations. Items include the original Love-Jugs cooling system available in the Slots and Bullets design. Both feature a high polish stainless finish that looks like show quality…
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Introducing the Love Jugs Cool-Master – Make Your Harley Super Cool!

Published on January 30, 2015 under Born To Ride
Introducing the Love Jugs Cool-Master – Make Your Harley Super Cool!
The Love Jugs Cool-Master is the newest model from Hammerhead Engineering, manufacturers of the Original Love Jugs, the World’s Most Powerful Cooling System for Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines. 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 capabilities of your engine oil, damage your power plant and generally ruin your riding day by “shutting down.” The ONLY way to cool things down is to consistently run a powerful stream of air across the engine’s cooling fins.…
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