Kawasaki to lift Ninja hold in January
December 30, 2010
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. has announced the technical hold placed on the 2011 Ninja ZX-10R will be lifted in late January. Sales are expected to resume as normal at that time. The hold, which was issued in mid-December, was a proactive move after a finding that “indicated possible surging of the... Read more »
Piaggio announces pricing for 2011 models
December 30, 2010
Piaggio Group Americas has announced pricing for its 2011 North American models. The Piaggio MP3 Hybrid, a three-wheel scooter with a 278cc motor, will be available for $8,499 during the last half of 2011. The Piaggio BV 300 Tourer, which was set for later distribution, will be available during the... Read more »
Answer Racing teams with headphone manufacturer
December 30, 2010
Answer Racing is collaborating with headphone manufacturer Skullcandy to create a new Answer Racing-Skullcandy line designed after a set of Skullcandy’s headphones. The gear line, available this spring, will consist of one design in two color schemes to match Skullcandy headphones that will be released... Read more »
Drag Specialties releases 2011 FatBook and OldBook
December 30, 2010
Drag Specialties has released its 1300-page 2011 FatBook and its 600-page 2011 OldBook, according to a press release from the company. The FatBook, a resource for late-model V-twin information, parts and accessories, features Drag Specialties products, along with those from Python, Memphis Shades, Vance... Read more »
New California law makes motorcycle theft device illegal
December 30, 2010
A new California law, which goes into effect Saturday, makes possession of a “pigtail” motorcycle theft device illegal, according to published reports. The law, written by motorcycle enthusiast Assemblyman Martin Garrick (R-Solana Beach), outlaws the device, which helps thieves hotwire a bike in... Read more »
Make a customer a friend
December 30, 2010
Every week I get to talk to dealers like you. Whether I’m working on a story for the magazine or one of the Power Profiles, it’s great to have the opportunity to talk to our readership and hear anecdotally what’s going on in the industry, rather than just looking at statistics and general information. Lately,... Read more »
Power Profile
December 29, 2010
HONDA OF COOL SPRINGS AND YAMAHA SUZUKI KAWASAKI OF COOL SPRINGS CONTACT Honda of Cool Springs and Yamaha Suzuki Kawasaki of Cool Springs 1096 and 1124 West McEwen Drive Franklin, Tenn. 37067 866/376-9300 and 866/778-1989 www.hondaofcoolsprings.com and www.yamahasuzukikawasakiofcoolsprings.com OWNERS Jim... Read more »
Aftermarket Digest
December 29, 2010
Modern Tire Co. to expand operations, add to staff Modern Tire Co., one of the largest powersports tire and wheel distributors in the United States, is expanding its operations. The company is moving into a new site in a foreign trade zone near the Evansville, Ind., airport. “We are very excited to... Read more »
Metric motorcycle exports continue upward trend
December 28, 2010
Exports of metric motorcycles into the United States have risen compared to a year ago for the fourth straight month. More than 11,000 units were shipped to the United States in November, an increase of 53 percent, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), which includes Honda,... Read more »
Triumph recalls Sprints for short dipsticks
December 28, 2010
Triumph Motorcycles America has recalled about 216 Sprint motorcycles because of short dipsticks. The company reported the recall, which affects 2010 Sprint GT and ST models, to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Because the dipstick is short, it may not adequately measure the bike’s... Read more »
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