Motorcycle News

2015 AIMExpo Wraps Final Day Amid Applause

ORLANDO, Fla. (October 18, 2015) – As doors closed on the 2015 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) applause filled the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) where consumer attendees on the packed show floor joined the 561 exhibitors in celebrating the event’s third year in Orlando. AIMExpo Championship of the Americas The inaugural AIMExpo Championship of the America’s featured a slew of radically designed, hand built bikes by North America's top custom builders. These bikes and builders were met with a standing ovation during the award ceremony that crowned builders in four unique classes and culminated in the choosing of a…
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RIDE UNITED Comes to Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach

RIDE UNITED Comes to Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach October 8, 2015 – Panama City Beach, FL – Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach and the United Way of Northwest Florida are teaming up on a brand new, first-time event: “RIDE UNITED” on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Harley-Davidson. This ride/concert will benefit the United Way of Northwest Florida. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. and kick stands will go up at 11 a.m. for a police escorted beach ride from 11 a.m. to noon. Riders will return to Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach afterwards for a block party from noon…
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Corbin Introduces the Canyon Dual Sport Saddle for 2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000

Corbin Introduces the Canyon Dual Sport Saddle for 2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Hollister, CA –The new Canyon Dual Sport Saddle was designed to maximize comfort and usability while providing a custom look and longer riding range. This seat provides platforms that offer an increased area of body contact to give excellent weight dispersion and eliminate hot spots. Neutralized to curb the tendency to slide in the saddle which will greatly reduce fatigue. The shaping of the Corbin saddle relieves centralized pressure and supports from the sides instead. Corbin uses only their exclusive Comfort Cell foam for a firm, supportive ride…
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2016 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship to be held Feb. 13-14 in Waterford, Mich.

2016 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship to be held Feb. 13-14 in Waterford, Mich. PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2016 American Motorcyclist Association Ice Race Grand Championship is scheduled for Feb. 13-14 at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in Waterford, Mich. The 2016 event will be hosted by White Lake Racing. "Our AMA ice racers wait all year for this event," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "White Lake Racing's partnership with the AMA offers racers a top-notch event to showcase their talents. The facility is located just outside of the Detroit metro area, so we're expecting the race to…
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Hydraulically Slam Your Softail

Hydraulically Slam Your Softail Victoria, Australia- Softails give their owners the best of both worlds...the look of a hard tail but the comfort and ride of a bike with suspension. Most agree that a lowered “Slammed down” Softail looks best but is it worth sacrificing the ride quality? Well thanks to Ken Rutherford and his all new Slamtail, Softail owners no longer have to choose between the look and function. Designed to reuse the OEM spring and shock units and maintain the stock ride quality the Slamtail uses hydraulically powered rams to raise and lower the bikes rear suspension. A…
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Conversation, Camaraderie and Coffee

Conversation, Camaraderie and Coffee on Saturday, Oct. 17, 8:00am   IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2015 – Leave the guys behind this time. It’s women only at a special breakfast open to all females in the powersports industry, held at this year’s AIMExpo in Orlando.   It’ll be hosted by PowerLily, a growing, professional network committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion by helping companies in the powersports industry find capable, talented women. PowerLily is a Motorcycle Industry Council Aftermarket subcommittee, chaired by MIC Member Sarah Schilke, national marketing manager, BMW Motorrad.   “If you’re a woman in the powersports business,…
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Love Jugs Introduces the Newly Engineered Vibration Master

Love Jugs Introduces the Newly Engineered Vibration Master   Delray Beach, FL - Love Jugs, the World's Most Powerful Cooling System for Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines introduces their newly engineered Vibration Master. The Vibration Master is an attractive and Heavy Duty method of mounting your Love Jugs to your engine via the Harley horn mounting bracket. It’s a real work horse. Two heavy duty vibration dampers encased in a highly polished Stainless Steel enclosure replace the stock Harley vibration damper. It will add years to your Love Jugs by keeping them balanced perfectly.   It’s a very secure and attractive mounting…
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MAZ Exotics Presents 5th Annual Ultra Exotic Automotive Festival Benefiting Autism Speaks November 6-8, 2015

MAZ Exotics Presents 5th Annual Ultra Exotic Automotive Festival Benefiting Autism Speaks November 6-8, 2015 St.Petersburg, FL (October, 2015) – The 5th Annual Cars & Couture Autism Benefit takes place November 6th-8th 2015 and will once again raise funds for Autism Speaks. The events presenting sponsor is Tampa Bay’s newest exotic and luxury car dealer and rental company, MAZ Exotics. The car lovers dream weekend kicks off with the Cars & Couture Fundraiser Rally in Sarasota. Drivers from all over are invited to participate in this exclusive driving experience Friday, November 6th to raise awareness and funds for Autism. The…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD POWERS ANDREW HINES TO PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY

HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD POWERS ANDREW HINES TO PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY   Hines Holds 89-Point Lead in Race for NHRA Season Championship   MOHNTON, Pa. (October 4, 2015) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines battled to his second Pro Stock Motorcycle final-round victory in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the NHRA Keystone Nationals. Propelled by the V-Twin power of a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod motorcycle, Hines has two wins in four Countdown events and now has a commanding 89-point lead on the Pro Stock Motorcycle field with three races left.   “Our V-Rod…
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ShockStrap Introduces Revolutionary 19’ Tie Downs that Don’t Stretch

ShockStrap Introduces Revolutionary 19’ Tie Downs that Don’t Stretch   Sandy, UT – ShockStrap is proud to introduce the new 19’ ShockStrap to their product line up. ShockStrap is a unique shock absorbing tie down that incorporates three of the most versatile tie down principals into one superior system and is rated at 500lbs. It is quick and easy like a motorcycle tie down, has the reliability of a ratchet system and versatility of a shock cord. The cam buckle has very aggressive angled teeth which will allow you to set the strap and maintain constant tension to keep it from…
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Less Than One Month Remains Until 2015 American International Motorcycle Expo

Less Than One Month Remains Until 2015 American International Motorcycle Expo High Anticipation Surrounds Third Year of Event, Featuring Record Number of OEM Participants and Aftermarket Exhibitors IRVINE, Calif. (September 30, 2015) – With the countdown clock inside of one month until the kickoff of the Third Annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), the anticipation surrounding the 2015 event continues to build as the days count down. North America’s premier powersports trade show is poised to be larger than ever with an increased number of exhibitors and attendees anticipated at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), October 15-18. Domestic visitors from…
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Night of a Thousand Stars

Night of a Thousand Stars invites you to our third annual Dinner-Dance “Mystery Masquerade” on Saturday, October 24, 2015 RIVERHILLS COUNTRY CLUB 1943 New River Hills Parkway Valrico, Florida 33596 Time: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Pre-registration REQUIRED 813-662-7555 or email fiphotog@aol.com   Dear Friends: I would like to take a moment of your time to tell you about “Night of a Thousand Stars” .. .In the fall of the past 3 years, we have created and incredible evening for the people in our community. Although it started as a Homecoming Dinnerdance for adults, 16 and over who have special…
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Xtreme Rider of Warm Springs

Warm Springs, Georgia, originally named Bullochville (after the family of Martha Bulloch Roosevelt), first came to prominence in the 19th century as a spa town, because of its mineral springs which flow constantly at nearly 90 °F. Residents of Georgia began spending vacations at Bullochville in the late 18th century as a way to escape yellow fever, finding the number of warm springs in the vicinity of Bullochville very soothing. Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt spent quite a bit of time in the mineral springs to relieve the symptoms of his paralytic illness, and passed away there in 1945. Since…
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YelvingtonDesigns.com Introduces Two New Honda Trike Conversions with Automatic Transmission

Seminole, FL -YelvingtonDesigns.com recently introduced a line of trike conversion models that anyone can ride and enjoy...The Honda CTX 700 and The Honda Silverwing 600. Many would like to ride, but aren't ready for the whole balance, clutch, shift and brake thing. Perhaps they have a physical disability that prevents them from being able to shift a motorcycle.No matter the reason, now you can join the ride with the new 2015 Honda CTX 700 combined with the Yelvington 3.0 conversion assembly...it provides a solid stable trike with fully automatic transmission, ABS brakes, ease of steering, and excellent performance. Truly the…
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Dakar legend Simon Pavey to lead a three-week Savannah Way tour in across remote Australia in 2016

Dakar legend Simon Pavey to lead a three-week Savannah Way tour in across remote Australia in 2016   The Savannah Way is Australia's ultimate adventure ride along the northern edge of the continent. From the Coral Sea to the Indian Ocean this 21 day adventure motorcycle tour encompasses unbelievable dirt riding that ventures across a staggering four world heritage areas and offers a chance to experience some of the finest off-road routes in Australia all whilst under the expert guidance of Dakar legend Simon Pavey and his Off Road Skills team. After an outstanding research trip with Simon riding his…
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Custom Cycle Control Systems Climax Hand Controls Now Available in Black

Custom Cycle Control Systems Climax Hand Controls Now Available in Black   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 order these custom hand controls in black anodized. 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, or Custom.   The hand controls are completely concealed…All the lines, wires, and cables run through the…
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