Motorcycle Picture of the Week - Stef

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Stef's Self-Made Harley-Davidson Evo Chopper under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Trikes Only, or Men on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Three Types of People to Fire Immediately

From Bloomberg Businessweek:
Want a more innovative company? Get rid of these folks. Today.
By G. Michael Maddock and Raphael Louis Vitón


“I wanted a happy culture. So I fired all the unhappy people.”
—A very successful CEO (who asked not to be named)
       We (your authors) teach our children to work hard and never, ever give up. We teach them to be grateful, to be full of wonder, to expect good things to happen, and to search for literal and figurative treasure on every beach, in every room, and in every person.
       But some day, when the treasure hunt is over, we’ll also teach them to fire people. Why? After working with the most inventive people in the world for two decades, we’ve discovered the value of a certain item in the leadership toolbox: the pink slip.
       Show of hands: How many of you out there in Innovationland have gotten the “what took you so long?” question from your staff when you finally said goodbye to a teammate who was seemingly always part of problems instead of solutions?
       We imagine a whole bunch of hands. (Yep, ours went up, too.)
       These people—and we going to talk about three specific types in a minute—passive-aggressively block innovation from happening and will suck the energy out of any organization.
       When confronted with any of the following three people—and you have found it impossible to change their ways, say goodbye.


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Piaggio Recalls Fly 50, Vespa LX50, and Vespa S50 for Ignition Problem

Piaggio is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Fly 50 4T 4-valve scooters, model year 2010-2012 Vespa LX50 4T 4-valve scooters, and model year 2009-2012 Vespa S50 4T 4-valve scooters.

The ignition control unit may fail and alter the ignition timing.

2147 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

North Carolina—Motorcycle Battle Royale

Maggie Valley (NC) parleys with Rally in the Valley, Thunder in the Smokies to negotiate truce
The coordinators of the annual Rally in the Valley motorcycle event have strapped Maggie Valley leaders a seemingly impossible ultimatum that could leave the town in straits no matter what they decide.
  Rally in the Valley coordinators asked the town to bar any other motorcycle festivals from coming to town the week before or after its September rally in hopes of ensuring a bigger draw for its own event. If the town didn’t comply, Rally in the Valley would be no more.
  The town dutifully responded by asking Maggie’s other big motorcycle event of the fall, Thunder in the Smokies, traditionally held the weekend before Rally in the Valley, to move dates.


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Pingel Enterprise, Inc. Announces Kickstands For Lowered FLH’s

With the newer Harley-Davidson’s and their taller seat heights, have you considered lowering your front end to get better handling with your bike?  If you have, you need a kickstand that will work and keep your bike upright safely because the stock kickstand will lean the bike to the right too much and it will want to fall over. 

       Pingel Enterprise, Inc. has designed 2 kickstand models for lowered bikes with a model for 1-inch lowered and one for 2-inch lowered bikes. These kickstands are handcrafted in the USA, made of steel, tig welded and beautifully hand polished and then chrome plated.  They are deigned to mount to the stock mount and will accept the stock spring. Models have a full surface foot contact area and have easy accessibility with stock and oversized primary covers.   
       Pingel also has a stock replacement model which has a lesser lean angle to make it easier to get the heavy bike off its kickstand.  To go with this, Pingel also sells rear lowering kits.


Pingel Enterprise Inc. 
608-339-7999 
www.pingelonline.com

Eastwood Launches Aerosol Injected System

Press Release
The Eastwood Company today launched its patent-pending and award winning* Aerosol Injected System.  These two innovative products meet the needs and demands of home shop DIY’ers, industry and professionals.
The two Eastwood Aerosol Injected products include a specially formulated lubricant and cleaner, each designed to work in conjunction with the engineered tapered nozzles.  The specialized two-piece injection nozzles allow the formulas to penetrate deep into tubing, recesses and fluid paths without spraying back at the user.  Both products feature a 360° aerosol can that allows application at any angle.  Ideal for paint guns, brake tubing, fuel systems and pneumatic tools, among many other applications.
Eastwood’s Aerosol Injected System’s two-piece design gives users the option to customize each application and allows insertion with and without the 3” extension. 
“The nozzle’s patent-pending taper, when inserted into the target opening, creates a tight seal, ensuring a focused and concentrated blast of pressurized spray without any ‘blow back’ at the user,” said John “JR” Robinson, designer of the Aerosol Injected System and Eastwood Product Manager. “The blast is initiated when the user pushes gently on the back of the aerosol can.”
When the job is complete, the 3” Injector Nozzle Extension has a unique locking tab that attaches to the side of the can for storage.
The new Aerosol Injected Cleaner formula can be used for general purposes at home, industry and in the garage.  It cleans paint guns,  brake lines, transmission lines, fuel lines, engine cylinders, air intake systems, carburetors and brake calipers exceptionally well.  The Aerosol Injected Lubricator Formula is great for automotive, industrial, marine, power sports and lawn and garden applications, as well as engine fogging and general purpose lubrication. Both the Eastwood Injected Cleaner and Lubricator formulations are 50 state compliant and meet federal VOC and MIR regulations.


*Eastwood’s Aerosol Injection System won the 2011 Popular Mechanic’s Magazine Editors Choice Award for New Product Innovation at the 2011 SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association).


Eastwood Comapny
www.eastwood.com

'Bike Week' Legal Battle Ends

DAYTONA BEACH -- The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce has won its nearly yearlong legal battle to protect its right and that of local businesses to freely use the phrase "Daytona Beach Bike Week" on T-shirts and other goods.
       U.S. District Court Judge Mary Scriven on Tuesday ruled invalid a claim by Holly Hill-based Joe Cool Inc. and its two New York affiliates to have exclusive ownership rights to the name of Daytona Beach's annual spring motorcycle rally, which began in 1939.
       That claim was based on Joe Cool owner Yosef Amar's purchase in 2009 for $87.50 of a state trademark to the phrase Daytona Beach Bike Week.


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Indian Triumph Of Fargo Becomes A Part Of Indian Motorcycle History

Indian Triumph of Fargo sold the first ever 2012 Spirit Lake built Indian Chief Vintage retailed in the world. (Dec. 21, 2011)

Last Chance To Score Swag From Powersports University This Holiday Season

December 31 Deadline Looms
Don’t miss your last chance to enroll in Powersports University courses to qualify for the holiday swag, including a new iPad! “Education is an ongoing process rather than a one-time event,” says PowersportsU “professor” Eric Anderson. “So we created a gift that will keep on giving all year long in the form of our Holiday education incentives.”

A comprehensive series of interactive online courses, PowersportsU was created to help industry pros become more competitive when it comes to selling aftermarket exhausts, wheels, controls, seats and custom accessories. Holiday gifts for PowersportsU™ graduates include chain/sprocket kits from Renthal, shocks from Progressive Suspension and the grand prize of a free iPad (pre-loaded with Cycle News digital edition). Note that these presents are being given in addition to the certificates of completion and the other swag already awarded to successful PowersportsU™ graduates.
  The rules are pretty simple… Dealership personnel just need to pass any complete PowersportsU course before December 31, 2011. Training courses already up and running include Küryakyn, Mustang Seats, Performance Machine, Progressive Suspension, Renthal and Vance & Hines.
  Continue your professional development as a powersports industry pro and get the gift that keeps on giving by logging onto www.PowerSportsU.com and enrolling in classes that you haven’t passed yet!

PPG Introduces ENVIROBASE High Performance EC800 Ultra Fast Clearcoat

PPG Industries' (NYSE:PPG) automotive refinish busness has launched EC800 Ultra Fast Clearcoat, a high-production, 2.1-VOC (volatile organic compound) air-dry clear for use with the ENVIROBASE(R) High Performance system. The new clearcoat is intended to support high-volume collision repair centers focused on cutting refinish cycle times while still delivering premium quality finishes.

       According to Jeff Griffin, PPG compliant segment manager, North America, EC800 offers an array of benefits that production-oriented repair facilities will find attractive. It affords exceptional cycle time performance while meeting all VOC regulations, he said, adding that the new clearcoat provides excellent gloss and appearance.
       EC800 is suitable for single- and multipanel repairs and requires no flash time between coats, plus it dries dust-free in as little as 10 minutes. In addition, EC800 does not require bake time in the paint booth, thereby allowing shop owners to save on energy consumption and costs.
       “We formulated EC800 to address the issues of speed and ease of application without sacrificing finish quality, appearance or durability,” Griffin said. “The intent is to help shop owners maximize throughput and productivity and reduce energy costs. With so many collision centers now using Envirobase High Performance waterborne basecoat, EC800 is an effective and efficient addition to their refinish process.”
       For more about EC800 Ultra Fast Clearcoat or the Envirobase High Performance system, call 800-647-6050 or visit www.ppgrefinish.com.

New Hampshire—Judge Rules Towns Can't Make Own Motorcycle Noise Rules

By Elizabeth Dinan
December 20, 2011 11:42 AM
BRENTWOOD — New Hampshire cities and towns cannot impose limits on motorcycle noise that are stricter than what state law allows, a Rockingham County judge has ruled.
       “If each town in New Hampshire had the authority to enact different noise emission ordinances, the state would be subject to a checkerboard pattern of laws,” ruled Superior Court Judge Kenneth McHugh. “For example, a motorcyclist who complies with the state noise emission limit could be precluded from driving through a town because that town enacted a lower noise emission limit than the state.”
       The judge's decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Seacoast Motorcycles Inc., owner of the Seacoast Harley Davidson dealership at 17 Lafayette Road in North Hampton. Seacoast filed suit against the Town of North Hampton, successfully arguing that the town did not have legal authority to adopt its own motorcycle noise ordinance.


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Kuryakyn Recalls Defective Floorboards for GL1800 Motorcycles

Kuryakyn is recalling certain aftermarket floorboards, part number 607005, sold and installed for use on 2001-2011 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles.

The floorboard mount may crack and break free from the mounting bolts that secure the mount to the motorcycle.

21,600 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Zipper’s HAMMER 88-Inch Kit For XR1200 Models

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Press Release:
Zipper’s Performance Products’ proven Hammer 88 Kit is now available for owners of XR1200 model Sportsters. This big bore, stock stroke “square” engine kit develops an excellent balance of torque and horsepower that delivers lots of arm stretching fun. 

       The kit is supplied with Zipper’s aluminum big bore cylinders with cast-in ductile iron liners, fitted with our special 3-13/16” bore forged pistons that eliminate the need to rebalance the crankshaft, Red Shift cams, Pro-Taper moly pushrods and telescoping pushrod covers, along with CNC-ported cylinder heads equipped with oversize valves. These heads feature fully CNC-machined combustion chambers that match the pistons perfectly. Special hardware and a full gasket set are included. Rounding out this powerful package are high flow injectors and air filter element and a pre-mapped ThunderMax EFI management module for simple plug-and-ride tuning. 


       Zipper’s Performance Products offers two versions of this kit. One with emphasis on the lower and middle ranges of power (Big Torque) and one that shines on the upper end of the RPM scale (Big Horsepower).


ZIPPER’S PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
410.579.2828
www.ZippersPerformance.com
www.Thunder-Max.com

Layoff Notices Go Out At Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Inc. has begun sending layoff notices to hourly workers in Wisconsin as part of its plan to reduce headcount at Milwaukee-area manufacturing facilities by about 26 percent to make room for seasonal workers. 
The layoffs were first announced in September 2010 as part of a new seven-year contract with about 950 union workers. Harley-Davidson plans to lay off about 250 workers and hire 150 to 250 temporary employees for seasonal production spikes. 


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Polar Bear Grand Tour to Schoch's H-D on Dec. 18, 2011

Check out pictures of the 7th motorcycle run of the 2011-2012 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Schoch's Harley-Davidson/Buell in Snydersville, PA on December 18, 2011. It was the coldest day so far.

Top 10 Motorcycle Pictures for 2011

The top 10 motorcycle pictures were picked from pictures submitted to Motorcycle Views in 2011. The pictures are not ordered. They include one picture of women on motorcycles, two pictures of men on motorcycles, two pictures of trikes only, and five pictures of motorcycles only.

The pictures were chosen for a variety of reasons. I looked at each picture, read each description, and picked those pictures that held my interest.

Check out the Top 10 Pictures for 2011.

Motorcycle Picture of the Week - Robert

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Robert's 2012 Ural M70 Solo 70th Anniversary Edition under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Trikes Only, or Men on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Harley-Davidson Launches Global Authorized Tours Program

Press Release:
More than 150 Tours Offered Across the World in 10 Languages
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is proud to announce the launch of an all-new global Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours program that will offer Harley-Davidson riders an opportunity to experience riding adventures worldwide.
  In partnership with 11 independent, multi-national tour operators, the Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours program encompasses more than 150 distinct tour experiences conducted across the world in 10 languages, with destinations in North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia.

  Participants can book tours as an individual or as a group, and can select from five different types of tours, including guided, semi-guided, and self-guided tours, with riding itineraries aimed at beginners or experienced riders. No matter what type of experience is chosen, lodging and a rental motorcycle (where applicable) are included. Self-guided tours include maps, accommodation and a detailed itinerary. Guided and semi-guided tours include a tour guide; a support vehicle to carry your belongings; lodging accommodation; and transfers to and from the airport, hotel, and rental station.
  “When you book a tour through the Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours program, you can trust it has been planned by the best in the business,” said Nigel Villiers, Director of International Customer Experience, Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “Harley-Davidson has taken great care in selecting only the highest-quality, most-experienced tour companies – with the very best reputations for excellence – to provide a truly genuine Harley-Davidson experience.”
  The launch of Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours is supported by a new fully interactive website that makes it easy to select the date, language, format, region and tour type as well as book or reserve a place on a tour from the comfort of your own home.  The website provides detailed maps of each route as well as a full daily itinerary to bring the experiences to life for anyone looking for inspiration.

For more information or to book a tour, 
visit www.harley-davidson.com/authorizedtours

Introducing the Roland Sands Design Clarity Line

Introducing the Roland Sands Design Clarity Line

Ever wanted to see what your motor is doing?  With the RSD Clarity line, your motorcycles inner workings are on display while sealed tight behind articulately machined billet aluminum and transparent polycarbonate. Designed and machined with the form of the true working components in mind, the Clarity line adds that extra level of detail, clearly showing what is usually hidden. 

The Clarity line includes the Clarity Air Cleaner, Clarity Derby Cover and Clarity Timing Cover.

The Clarity Air Cleaner allows you to check out what your air intake is doing, exposing your fuel delivery system as no other intake system can.

The Clarity Derby Cover is the next best thing to an open primary, giving you the same feel of a spinning clutch pack, yet fully enclosed.  Now you can show off your trick clutch.

We’ve set out to expose the heart of the twin cam engine with the RSD Clarity Timing Cover. It’s finely machined billet housing and transparent polycarbonate lenses show you a view of the cam gears, chain and support plate, exposing the inner workings.

Features:

• Allows for viewing of internal components
• Direct stock replacement
• CNC machined from billet aluminum and polycarbonate
• Available in Black Ops™, Contrast Cut™ and Chrome
• Matching Air Cleaner, Derby Cover and Timing Cover
• Machined RSD logo
• Made in the USA
• Clarity Air Cleaner MSRP $499.95
• Clarity Derby Cover MSRP $229.95 - $239.95
• Clarity Timing Cover MSRP $399.95 - $409.95

Roland Sands Design
www.rolandsands.com

Polar Bear Grand Tour Toy Run to the CABIN on Dec. 11, 2011

Check out pictures of the 7th motorcycle run of the 2011-2012 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to The CABIN in Howell, NJ on December 11, 2011. It was our annual Toy Run.

Victory Motorcycles: Hard-Ball

The latest custom bagger from Victory Motorcycles, the Hardball

Victory Motorcycles: Klock Roads Reveal

See Brian Klock reveal the Klock Roads, a custom Victory Hard-Ball built by Klock Werks Kustom Cycles that was revealed at the 2011 International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California. Brian and Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey pulled off the sheet.

Motorcycles Used in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Movie

The new movie, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, required three identical motorcycles for the character, Lisbeth Salander, to ride. Here's an article in bikeexif.com that explains how these bikes were prepared for the movie and how the star was trained to ride them. Here's an excerpt:

"About a year ago, I finished reading the final instalment of Stieg Larsson’s 'Millennium trilogy.' I found these Swedish crime novels absolutely gripping—and not just because the heroine Lisbeth Salander rides a motorcycle. In two weeks, the US movie adaptation of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo will be released—so here’s a timely look at how the motorcycles used in the film were prepared. The job was given to Justin Kell of Glory Motor Works in LA, and it’s an insight into a rarely-seen aspect of the film-making process."

Read the article.

BMW May Introduce Scooters in 2013

BMW figures to introduce a couple of scooters to its lineup in 2013. An article in latimes.com by Susan Carpenter gives the details. Here's an excerpt:

"At this weekend's International Motorcycle Shows event in Long Beach, BMW is likely to confuse its image even further when its first scooters make their North American debut. Designed to capitalize on a trend in the world's largest scooter market -- Italy -- the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT are agile enough to cut through city traffic but large enough to also take a weekend trip." - Susan Carpenter

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Motorcycle Picture of the Week - William

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See William's 1970 BMW R75/5 SWB under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Trikes Only, or Men on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Crane Cams Moves, Continues To Add To Workforce

By Clayton Park, Business Writer, Daytona Beach News Journal
Daytona Beach -- Crane Cams is growing and moving for the second time in the 18 months since the manufacturer reopened under new owners Kenneth Smith and his brother George.
       They added a dozen new jobs this year and are looking to grow their workforce again, in a facility that gives them room to expand.


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Revolution Performance Big Bore Kits and Nickel Silicon Carbide Plating

In this video Andrew Dellenbach goes over the Revolution Performance Big Bore Kits and discusses some of the characteristics and benefits of the kits and of Nickel Silicon Carbide plating.

Carlson Motorcycle/ATV Diagnostic Scan Tool

The Carlson Company is offering the MS5650 Scan Tool for Dealers and Service Technicians. This Diagnostic Scan Tool is perhaps the best available Scan Tool on the market. It helps the technician to diagnose problems and make repairs faster; many common procedures are written into the tool so the technician can follow them (injectors, ignition, coils, fuel pump, etc.). 

The scan tool comes pre-loaded with software for 39 different brands of motorcycles, ATVs, and scooters. It allows the technician to perform factory service procedures such as re-setting the service light, encoding keys, unlocking the immobilizer and configuring the immobilizer/alarm, making injection adjustments (CO Trimmer), adjusting the throttle valve position sensor (TPS), re-setting autoadaptive parameters, and making idling adjustments. The tool shows live data; it displays ECU data, reads stored faults (history) or live data (RPM, battery voltage, throttle angle). It’s easy to update the tool via “Smart Card” technology. Updates available annually


The Carlson Company 
800-222-6199
www.thecarlsoncompany.com

MagicTip Safety Notched Ring Pliers

Wiha Tools Monticello, Minnesota USA has introduced a brand new line of MagicTip Safety Notched Ring Pliers. “MagicTip” a new high performance precision notched tips for maximum stability and secure holding. Tips made of premium quality hardened CVM tool steel, HRC 64. Heavy duty forged pliers with soft vinyl grip handles. 

RSD Expands The Black Ops Line To The Diesel And Judge Wheels And Components

Judge Wheel

Black Ops, RSD’s newest finish option has taken black finishing to a new level of quality and detail.    
      Black Ops has both textured black and gloss black finish on one part. It’s aggressive, yet subtle. We’ve now expanded the Black Ops finish to our Diesel and Judge Wheels and Components, giving you more opportunity to go covert with Black Ops.
 

Diesel Wheel

RSD wheels each begin as aerospace quality, billet aluminum forgings that place the highest material strength in the same direction as the operating load, creating a light and strong wheel.  Each RSD wheel is manufactured by the Performance Machine facility and is designed and engineered to exacting standards and thoroughly tested at the PM in-house facility – the only test house like it in the USA.  RSD creates an array of styles that are all available through your Drag Specialties rep.


FEATURES:

• Fully sealed, maintenance free deep groove wheel bearings
• CNC Machined from aluminum forging
• Smooth rolled rim lip
• Design matched discs, pulleys and air cleaners
• Now available in Black Ops and Contrast Cut finishes

Helmet Law Modification Sought In Massachusetts

If State Senator Steven Brewer, Representative Anne Gobi and the Modified Motorcycle Association have their way, motorcyclists 21 and over will be free to choose whether or not to wear a motorcycle helmet. 
       Another proposed bill by Senator Robert Hedlund would allow motorcyclists from other states without helmet laws to choose their headgear. 
       Paul Cote, Justice Rider and BOLT of Massachusetts, said there is an economic incentive to pass the legislation because motorcyclists travel to nearby states that do not require helmets and spend money while there. New Hampshire has no motorcycle-helmet law, while Maine and Connecticut require protective headgear for all riders under age 18. Rhode Island law requires riders under age 21 to wear helmets. “What you’re missing in Massachusetts is with 185,000 registered bikes, a large portion of them are going out of state every weekend to go ride without a helmet... “There’s no wall around Massachusetts.” Source: The Lowell Sun, Easyriders magazine.

Polar Bear Grand Tour run to Montgomeryville Cycle Center on Dec. 4, 2011

Check out pictures of the 6th motorcycle run of the 2011-2012 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Montgomeryville Cycle Center in Montgomeryville, PA on December 4, 2011.

Honda Recalls 2001-2012 Gold Wing GL1800 for Rear Brake Problem

Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles.

Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.

126,000 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Richard

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Richard's 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Low under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Trikes Only, or Men on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Motor Trike Announces New Mechanical Reverse

07-08 6 SPEED

Press Release:

Motor Trike, Inc. announced another new product release today, their third launch this quarter.  Motor Trike’s new Mechanical Reverse Gear makes parking a Harley-Davidson easier than ever before.  The reverse can be used on two-wheel motorcycles, trikes, or sidecars.  

       Unlike other reverse gears on the market, this product is unique.  The Motor Trike reverse offers an electronic kill switch to prevent transmission damage.  If the reverse and the transmission are engaged in gear at the same time, the kill switch will stall the engine.

       The Company is currently taking orders at a price of $1,395.00 for a bike with a standard clutch or $1,495.00 for a hydraulic clutch.  The Motor Trike Mechanical Reverse will be available for shipment on December 12th.

Headquartered in Troup, TX, Motor Trike, Inc. is one of the nation's leading trike conversion manufacturers. 

PRODUCT INFORMATION

MECHANICAL REVERSE FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON

09 UP 6 SPEED

STANDARD FEATURES:       

• Motor Trike’s Mechanical Reverse makes parking anywhere possible.
• Easy to use with step-by-step instructions included.
• Equipped with an electronic kill switch to protect the motorcycle from damage. If the reverse and the transmission are simultaneously engaged in gear at the same time, the kill switch will stall the engine.
• Can be used on motorcycles, trikes, or sidecars.
• There is no modification needed to the exhaust.
• Does not affect any of the forward gears.

Fit options:

• 1999 - 2006 Five-Speed Standard or Hydraulic Clutch
• 2007 - 2008 Six-Speed Standard or Hydraulic Clutch
• 2009 & Up Six-Speed Standard or Hydraulic Clutch
• The reverse is clutch operated eliminating any strain on the electrical system.
• All specialty installation tools are included at no additional charge.
• Uses a low-gear ratio to ease you back smoothly.
• Custom engineered in-house and made in the USA.
• Electronic warranty registration process, no paperwork necessary.
• Includes a one year unlimited mile parts only warranty.

99-06 5 SPEED

All of the above information assumes that the customer has OEM header pipes.  The Motor Trike mechanical reverse gear is designed to be used in OEM applications. This product may not work with some aftermarket components.  Two-wheel ‘07-Current Softail Family (except Springer) requires a braided steel oil line kit.  The use of a true dual system may be required to use the reverse on the Softail.  Bikes with a hydraulic clutch require a longer clutch push rod – please note this when ordering.  Pricing subject to change without notice and does not include installation or shipping.

Motor Trike, Inc.

www.motortrike.com

St. Paul Harley Dealer Wins Ruling On New Sales Rules

Source: The Business Journal by Jim Hammerand, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal


A federal judge has put the brakes on new Harley-Davidson sales restrictions that a St. Paul dealership said would put it out of business.
       U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz on Monday ordered Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co. not to enforce its ban on sales of parts, accessories and apparel through third-party websites or to international customers. The judge's order is effective through Feb. 29.
       St. Paul Harley-Davidson (incorporated as St. Paul Motorsports Inc.) sued the motorcycle manufacturer in October to fight the policies, which would eliminate about a quarter of the 72-year-old dealership's revenue.


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Updates And Lower Price For Street Performance Tuner

Factory Engine Calibration Uploads Available Directly to Owners


Harley-Davidson owners can now use the Screamin’ Eagle Street Performance Tuner (P/N 41000008B, $249.95) to upload and install the latest factory ECM (electronic control module) calibrations to match specific hardware upgrades, including high-flow air cleaners, Street Performance mufflers, and Big Bore engine kits. Previously, an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer was required to complete these software uploads. The revised Street Performance Tuner also gives the owner the ability to view and clear ECM trouble codes, and to collect real-time vehicle data, which can then be displayed on a computer screen. Finally, Harley-Davidson has lowered the suggested retail price of the Street Performance Tuner to $249.95.

       With the Street Performance Tuner, the Harley-Davidson owner can install factory-calibrated ECM software that will deliver the best all-around performance for a specific model and its state of tune after EPA-compliant performance modifications are made to EFI-equipped Harley-Davidson models. The kit also includes the Vehicle Communications Interface (VCI) module that records up to 15 minutes of run-time data on up to 27 variables that can be downloaded to a PC. Using the included software, the motorcycle owner or a technician can evaluate engine operating parameters such as the air/fuel ratio, O2 sensor readings, engine speed and temperature, RPM and vehicle speed, throttle position, spark advance, and many more performance characteristics of the motorcycle. The VCI will also record and display service codes for troubleshooting and diagnostics.


The Screamin’ Eagle Street Performance Tuner may be installed on 2007-later Sportster and XR, Dyna, Softail and Touring models (except Trike).

Free David Mann E-Cards

David Mann (1940-2004) was the Norman Rockwell of the two-wheeled world. His paintings captured the biker lifestyle and were used as centerspreads in Easyriders magazine from 1971 to 2002. We hope you will enjoy sending your riding brothers and sisters these David Mann e-cards. 


Just go to www.easyriders.com and click on the David Mann e-card banner.

Snap-on Must Have Tool: New Half Round File Set and Mill File Set

Press Release:
Snap-on’s new half round hand files (SGFHR104) and double-cut straight mill files (SGFMA104) are designed to provide optimum performance, comfort and control.  These durable yet comfortable file sets are must-have additions to any tool box.
       “Snap-on’s new file sets are definitely must-haves if you want to improve performance and productivity,” said Bryan Hantke, product manager for Snap-on. “The half round hand files are double cut on both the flat and convex sides; they’re perfect for filing holes and using on flat and concave surfaces. The double cut straight files are plain on one edge allowing you to file on one surface without damaging the adjoining surface. These files are very versatile as they can de-burr, sharpen and polish.” 

The features and benefits of Snap-on’s new half round hand files (SGFHR104) and double-cut straight mill files (SGFMA104) include:

• Ergonomic design and two component, non-slip grip prevents the hand from slipping onto file blade
• Handles come in various sizes to match file
• Soft textured surface for excellent grip
• Handle design reduces the possibility of accidental contact with file
• Symmetric handles are possible to use on the two sides with same level of comfort
• Handles have hole for hanging
• Includes black pouch with clear see-through front

Customers can find out more about Snap-on’s new four-piece half round hand file set (SGFHR104) and four-piece mill file set (SGFMA104) by contacting their participating Snap-on franchisee or representative, visiting www.snapon.com/handtools or by calling toll free 877-SNAPON-4 

Magic Brake Light Strobe/ Flasher

Introducing the newest module from Custom Dynamics.  Our Magic Brake Light Strobe/ Flasher that does it all!   This unit is virtually indestructible.  Featuring  10 user  Flash/ Strobe patterns that will get those "cagers" off our tail!  Patterns range from a mild 3 flash pattern  to incredible strobe patterns.  

       Designed to work with LED or incandescent bulbs, the impressive feature list includes 84 watts Max power rating, thermal protection, short circuit protection, over current protection and reverse wiring protection.  The unit is made in a compact 2.25" x 1.25" x 0.5" sealed casing that is weather tight.  This plug and play module fits most bikes including the new HD CANBUS systems.  Five year manufacture warranty. 
For more information please contact 
Custom Dynamics 
800-382-1388 
www.customdynamics.com

Custom Chrome Names Gerry Bruce Vice President of Operations

DAE IL-USA Inc DBA Custom Chrome, today announces that Gerry Bruce has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Operations.
       In this new role Gerry will report to the new President/CEO, KC Cho and will provide overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of the organization as well as day-to-day leadership and management to all company operations functions.  Gerry will be responsible for the Directors and Managers of Logistics, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing and will be based in Morgan Hill.

Custom Chrome

www.customchrome.com

Toy Run Is Hobbled After Court Ruling In Dispute Between Mayor, Police Chief

by Paul Carpenter — The Morning Call
After 27 consecutive years without a hitch, somebody threw a monkey wrench into an annual event that provides thousands of toys to disadvantaged children each holiday season — just six days after the event's organizer won the latest court victory in a long and bitter dispute with the local police establishment.

       On Nov. 14, a ruling by Lehigh County Judge Michele Varricchio reaffirmed previous rulings that Macungie Mayor Rick Hoffman is in charge of the borough police department, as the law clearly provides, and Police Chief Edward Harry Jr. cannot deny Hoffman access to the department.
       Last Sunday, the motorcycle organization ABATE held its 28th annual Lehigh Valley Toy Run, with a procession of 1,500 motorcycles and other vehicles carrying toys from the Walmart store in Lower Macungie Township to the Volunteers of America Children's Center in Allentown.
       On all 27 previous toy runs, police and other authorities provided escorts and helped the long processions stay together by moving through intersections without interference from traffic lights or other obstructions.
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Polar Bear Grand Tour to Hillbilly Hall on Nov. 27, 2011

Check out pictures and videos of the 5th motorcycle run of the 2011-2012 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to the Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ on November 27, 2011.

Motorcycle Picture of the Week - George

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See George's 2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Trikes Only, or Men on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

S&S Executive Says State Aid Saved Company

George B. Smith credits economic development assistance from the state for keeping his company in business.
       That's why the CEO of S&S Cycle was happy Monday to host Gov. Scott Walker for a bill signing at the company's La Crosse operation. Walker signed two bills that streamline qualifications for business loans through the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.
       Smith said his company, which manufactures aftermarket parts for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and makes motorcycle engines, had rapid growth in the 1990s and early in the 2000s. It expanded from Viola to La Crosse in 2004.
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Polar Bear Grand Tour to Barnsider Tavern in Sugarloaf, NY

Check out pictures of the 4th motorcycle run of the 2011-2012 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to the Barnsider Tavern, Sugarloaf, NY on November 20, 2011.

Snap-on Tool of the Month: New 72-Tooth Round Head Ratchet

Press release:
If you are looking for a versatile and durable ratchet that works well in tight spaces and hard-to-get-at fasteners, then you need to add the new Snap-on 1/4-inch drive 72-tooth round head ratchet (TKN72) to your tool box.

       “Snap-on’s new 1/4-inch drive short round head ratchet should be found in every technician’s tool box,” said Mark Knapp, product manager for Snap-on. “The TKN72 is the perfect tool to access even the tightest spaces. You will notice an immediate difference in productivity and performance when you start using this ratchet.” 
       The Snap-on 1/4-inch drive round head ratchet (TKN72) features a compact head and short handle which provides great access in tight quarters. The 72-teeth provide a lower swing arc which means shorter movement between tooth engagements. The chrome handle makes it easy to clean.
       Customers can find out more about Snap-on’s new 1/4-inch drive 72-tooth round head ratchet (TKN72) by contacting their participating Snap-on franchisee or representative, visiting www.snapon.com/handtools or by calling toll free 877-SNAPON-4 (877-762-7664). 

Harley-Davidson's CEO Is Trying To Save His Company By Copying Ford

From www.businessinsider.com
Harley-Davidson has been in trouble over the past five years. Bike sales have plummeted 31% since 2006, its core customer base is aging rapidly and the market downturn has quashed people's demand for $20,000 motorcycles.
       But lately, there have been glimmers of hope. Harley is about the have its first annual sales gain in nearly half-a-decade, and its stock has more than doubled since CEO Keith Wandell took the helm two years ago.


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