Powersports Business articles from December 2005

Powersports Business archives from December 2005

Yamaha settles suit with Patriot.(HOTNEWS)
December 5, 2005... Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Cypress, Calif., and Japan-based Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. said a settlement has been reached in their lawsuit against Patriot Motorcycles Company. On Oct. 12, 2005, Yamaha filed suit against Patriot...

Ohio settles with five Michigan dealerships.(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Five Michigan powersports dealerships have agreed to pay a total of $76,000 in restitution, plus $54,000 in costs and fees to the state, following a settlement agreement with Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro. Petro said he filed suit after...

Munroe Motors opens second Ducati location.(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... San Francisco Ducati dealership Munroe Motors plans to celebrate the opening of a second Bay Area location, called Munroe Motors East Bay, on Dec. 3. Munroe Motors East Bay is located at 15296 East 14th Street in San Leandro, Calif. The...

LeFrancois retires.(Rit LeFrancois retires from Yamaha Motor Corporation USA)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Rit LeFrancois has retired from Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Cypress, Calif., after 28 years in various marketing environments for both the motorsports and parts and accessory divisions. Throughout the years, LeFrancois' expertise in the...

BMW K 1200 S sets land speed record.(HOTNEWS)
December 5, 2005... A 2006 production model BMW K 1200 S has set a world land speed record in the 1000cc-1350cc stock, partially stream-lined, naturally aspirated motorcycle class at Utah's famed Bonneville Salt Flats. The 167hp motorcycle, piloted by 56-year-old...

Next census will count franchise businesses.(HOTNEWS)
December 5, 2005... International Franchise Association (IFA) President Matthew Shay said that plans are being completed by the U.S. Bureau of the Census to include questions about franchising in the 2007 Census of Business. The Economic Census, which is...

Champions honored at Awards Banquet.(HOTNEWS)
December 5, 2005... It was a star-studded evening Sunday, Nov. 20, where all of motorcycle racing gathered for the 31st Annual AMA Pro Racing Championship Awards Banquet at Paris Las Vegas. The evening was hosted by Jamie Little and Todd Harris. Champions of 2005...

Toyota signs as AMA Motocross sponsor.(HOTNEWS)
December 5, 2005... Toyota has signed as the new series sponsor of the AMA Motocross Championship. Beginning in 2006 the series will be called the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF The sponsorship is a multi-year commitment. As part of the...

Road America plans major improvements.(HOTNEWS)
December 5, 2005... The Road America board of directors and staff has announced a three-year, $5 million facility enhancement plan. The three-year plan will provide for additional track and facility opportunities, and dramatically affect paddock operations at the...

Harley recalls Dynas.(HOTNEWS)
December 5, 2005... Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE: HDI) has issued a voluntary safety recall on 2006 model year Dyna series motorcycles built between June 9 and Oct. 19, 2005. Approximately 13,400 motorcycles are included in the recall. The transmissions in...

Piaggio promises changes: U.S. parts situation addressed at first U.S. dealer meeting.(Piaggio Group USA)
December 5, 2005... DENVER -- Piaggio officials on their home turf during the EICMA show in Milan cut their festivities short to fly to the United States for the first ever Piaggio Group USA Dealer Convention, held here Nov. 18. In attendance were...

EICMA 2005: a photo delight.(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... The new home for EICMA, the International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, features modern design, column-free exhibit space, people movers and plenty of glass and steel. The 1,560 exhibitors participating in this year's show used nearly 700,000...

UTI enrollment up 17.7%.(DIGEST)
December 5, 2005... Officials at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) say the school's average undergraduate enrollment for the 12 months ended September 30,2005 was 15,390 students, an increase of 17.7% from 13,076 students for the same period a year...

BMW Motorrad earnings up.(DIGEST)
December 5, 2005... Worldwide sales of BMW motorcycles during the first nine months of 2005 were up 12% compared to the same period in 2004, the German manufacturer reports. BMW Motorrad, a unit of Munich-based BMW AG, posted revenue of approximately $1.19...

Brembo sales up 6.1%.(DIGEST)
December 5, 2005... Brembo, the Italian producer of brake components, says it had net profit of $34.9 million for the nine months ended September 30,2005, up 6.2% from a net profit of $32.8 million for the same nine months in 2004. The company reported sales of...

New venue helps draw big crowds for 63rd annual EICMA show.(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... MILAN -- The 63rd International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA), held here Nov. 15-20 in the recently opened Milan Fair complex, set records before the show even opened. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The exhibition area was 29.3% larger than...

EICMA is testament to Italian artistic flare.(FOCUS: EICMA 2005)
December 5, 2005... MILAN -- The Hotel Cristoforo Colombo is only a few steps from the subway the ending at Rho Fiera, the fairgrounds that is the new home of EICMA, billed as the world's largest motorcycle show. It's an 11-stop ride, usually a quick and...

Knockoffs are knocked out.(Heard in the Halls)(EICMA)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... At least one exhibitor from China had an unpleasant surprise at EICMA this year when he tried to show an unauthorized, nearly exact replica of another maker's machine. The aggreived manufacturer complained to EICMA officials who...

Schedule change?(Heard in the Halls)
December 5, 2005... Some United States exhibitors weren't happy about the change in show dates from September to November this year, saying it was too late for their sales cycle. The show will be held Nov. 14-19 next year, but the dates may be changed in 2007,...

Best facility.(Heard in the Halls)
December 5, 2005... Some exhibitors at EICMA say the new facility is the best in Europe and is much better than the INTERMOT facility in Cologne, Germany, which is older and has pillars that break up the show floor.

MV Agusta for sale?(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Word has it that a decision will be made in December by Proton Malaysia Group whether or not to sell its majority ownership position in the Italian motorcycle company MV Agusta. Proton purchased MV Agusta out of bankruptcy proceedings in...

Ownership changes boost Italians: Chinese sourcing changes aftermarket.
December 5, 2005... MILAN -- The planned sale of American ownership in Ducati to Italian investors and the consolidation of Aprilia and Moto Guzzi under the Piaggio flag have strengthened the Italian motorcycle industry this year, says a leading Italian motorcycle...

EICMA is showcase for OEMs.(FOCUS: EICMA 2005)
December 5, 2005... MILAN -- Michael Lock, the man who heads North American operations for Ducati, likes to go to international shows like EICMA to get a feeling for how other OEMs see the marketplace. Despite the fact that motorcycle sales have been off this year...

Ducati's Hypermotard concept is hot.(FOCUS: EICMA 2005)
December 5, 2005... MILAN -- Ducati's Hypermotard concept bike was one of the darlings of the 2005 EICMA, even winning a Best of Show design award from the Motorcycle Design Association (MDA). The MDA is made up of more than 100 inhouse motorcycle designers...

Participation in U.S. pavilion is reduced from previous years.
December 5, 2005... MILAN -- Steve Christini and David Boyer greeted a steady stream of visitors to their small booth in the United States pavilion here, talking about Christini's invention, an all-wheel drive motorcycle. It's their first EICMA show, but it's...

Aftermarket products plentiful in Milan.(FOCUS: EICMA 2005)
December 5, 2005... MILAN -- With nearly 1,600 exhibitors showing products at the biggest motorcycle show in the world, there isn't a lack of new product. While the timing in November might be late for some manufacturers, trade and consumer attendees were able to...

N.H. lawmakers approve ATV park.(ATV Digest)
December 5, 2005... Lawmakers in New Hampshire approved plans to buy a large parcel of land near Jericho Lake for a new state park that would feature hundreds of miles of trails for all-terrain vehicles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The City of Berlin is...

Feds to open more California dunes.(ATV Digest)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released draft management rules for off-highway vehicle (OHV) use within California's 160,000-acre Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area (ISDRA). The rules would apply to 33,000 acres of space that will...

Off-road park closed in Calif.(California)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... A popular area for off-road vehicle enthusiasts on the Tehama County side of California's Black Butte Lake has been closed until further notice. The decision came after the deaths of two teenage riders there in recent weeks. A 17-year-old...

Motorsports park in New Jersey?(ATV Digest)
December 5, 2005... Racetrack property buyer and developer American Racing Capital Development (ARC) and New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP), a motorsports resort development company, have signed a letter of intent for ARC to take over major ownership of New...

Service matches riders with sponsors.(SponsorHouse.com)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... SponsorHouse says there are more than 100 companies currently accepting sponsorship applications from ATV racers on its Web site, SponsorHouse.com. There are account options ranging from free to premium services available to help all types...

Honda takes Baja ATV win.(ATV Digest)
December 5, 2005... Honda was responsible for four of the first five ATVs that finished the 38th Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race, held Nov. 16-20. Top teams included: 1) Wayne Matlock and Chad Prull, TRX 450R, with a time of 18:06:53; 2) Wes Miller...

Euro market shapes quad design.(ATV)
December 5, 2005... Powersports manufacturers enjoying brisk sales of ATVs in places like Germany, Spain and France now are padding their product line-ups with four-wheeled vehicles specifically designed for the European market, where, out-fitted with lights and...

Lemon and Barretts.(Power Profile)(Company Profile)
December 5, 2005... CONTACT Lemon and Barretts RR1, Box 193X Mineral Wells, WV 26150 (304) 489-1377 www.lemonandbarretts.com OWNERS Paul Lemon and Rod Barrett BUSINESS PROFILE Lemon and Barrett started their dealership as...

Dan Gurney Alligator news.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... The 36 Limited Edition "Grand Prix" Gurney Alligators, introduced two and a half years ago, have been sold out. A few units kept in reserve are presently being completed for in-house use. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While the 36 models were...

Riders helping riders.(riding while intoxicated )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Georgia is hosting a statewide pilot project to confront the problem of riding while intoxicated through a program in which motorcyclists will hear the message from a source they trust the most--other riders. "Riders Helping Riders" is...

Nevada inmates building choppers.(Cycle Update)
December 5, 2005... In Nevada, a new program will allow prison inmates to build motorcycles dubbed Big House Choppers. The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has licensed the program to operate as a manufacturer, and the National Traffic Safety...

McNeal: Yamaha ready for 2006.(MOTORCYCLE)
December 5, 2005... Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Yamaha Motor Corp., Yamaha's U.S. subsidiary entered the year with the introduction of the company's new four-stroke Apex and Nytro snowmobiles; then showed the new YFZ450, Raptor 700, and Wolverine Sport...

Honda, Yamaha lead Brazil's motorcycle market.(MOTORCYCLE)
December 5, 2005... A total of 106,426 two-wheelers were produced in Brazil in October 2005, said the Association of the Manufacturers of Motorcycles, Mopeds and Bicycles (Abraciclo). Brazil's four main motorcycle brands include Honda, Yamaha, Sundown and...

San Jose BMW.(Company Profile)
December 5, 2005... CONTACT San Jose BMW 1886 W San Carlos Street San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 295-0205 www.sjbmw.com OWNERS Chris Hodgson, Dealer Principal BUSINESS PROFILE San Jose BMW owner Chris Hodgson purchased the 4,000...

Reno Halrey-Davidson/Buell.(Power Profile)(Company Profile)
December 5, 2005... CONTACT Reno Harley-Davidson/Buell 2295 Market Street Reno, NV 89502 (775) 329-2913 www.renohd.com OWNERS John and Marci Crowell BUSINESS PROFILE John and Marci Crowell purchased H-D of Reno from Bud...

Dream Demo wraps in Florida.(Making Waves)(Watercraft World)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Watercraft World magazine's 16th Annual Dream Demo recently completed in St. Petersburg, Florida. The six-day event saw a group of eight reader test riders, as well as the magazine staff, put most of the latest craft through their paces. Craft...

Hahn Memorial Endurance Race.(Making Waves)
December 5, 2005... Event promoters Jim Russell and Mike Follmer recently announced that the 2006 Mark Hahn Memorial Endurance Race is set for February 25th at the Crazy Horse Campground in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Last year, Follmer and teammate Billy Womack...

Boating fatalities declined in 2004.(Making Waves)
December 5, 2005... The United States Coast Guard released statistics that show recreational boating fatalities declined nationally in 2004 to 676, the lowest on record since 1960 and down from 750 fatalities in 2002 and 703 fatalities in 2003. Two-thirds of...

IJSBA promises better communication, cost controls.(International Jet Sports Boating Association )
December 5, 2005... Scott Frazier, new managing director of the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA), declared the 2005 World Finals a success, despite the fact that it did not have the title sponsor of year's past, nor the sheer volume of...

WPSA/ESPN2 make a deal.(World PowerSports Association )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... The World PowerSports Association (WPSA), White Bear Lake, Minn., has agreed to a deal with ESPN2, said Kent Lungstrom, an executive with PowerSports Entertainment Inc., of which WPSA is a subsidiary. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WPSA,...

Companies sign racing sponsorships.(Snowmobile Report)
December 5, 2005... Ski-Doo Racing has teamed up with Smith Optics for the 2005-06 snowmobile race season, Ski-Doo racers will sport Smith eyewear as the "Official Eyewear of the Ski-Doo X-Team"; and Peatherlite Inc. will extend its sponsorship of the World...

Arctic Cat, Atomic renew.(Snowmobile Report)
December 5, 2005... Arctic Cat announced November 7 it has renewed its relationship with Atomic Snowboards and the companies will continue a cross-marketing program. For Arctic, it's made three concept M7 snowmobiles to tour with various representatives of Atomic...

Dealers enter Polaris Hall Of Fame.(Polaris Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Polaris Industries Inc. recently inducted two dealers into its Hall Of Fame. The dealers, Bair's Polaris-Victory of North Canton, Ohio, and Tri-City Polaris of Centerville, Utah. Others entering the hall are Bob Eastman, a former Polaris...

Charity notable in the snow industry.(Choko Design International Inc. donates snowmobile jackets to Kelly Shires foundation)
December 5, 2005... Suzy Cayley didn't chose her snowmobile jacket based on style or her brand loyalty--she picked it for its cause. Cayley wears a black and silver Snow Run jacket with a small, pink twisted ribbon embroidered on the right sleeve near the...

Lakeside Motorsports.(Power Profile)
December 5, 2005... CONTACT Lakeside Motorsports 10964, 90TH Ave. Mecosta, MI 49332 (231) 972-4146 www.lakesidemotorsports.net OWNERS Ed Richter BUSINESS PROFILE Located halfway between Big Rapids and Mt. Pleasant in...

MIC Symposium covered business in China.(Motorcycle Industry Council )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... China's emergence in the powersports business is a hot topic and one that was thoroughly covered at the Motorcycle Industry Council Communications Symposium, Inroads to the Future VII, held in November. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Donald H....

Tucker Rocky picks up new product.(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Tucker Rocky Distributing say the company will begin offering off-road motorcycle and ATV products from White Brothers, now offers BERiK footwear, and has motorcycle training gear from Wheels-4-Tots. Available in mid December, White...

Fairchild clarifies held brand offering.(Fairchild Sports)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... California-based garment supplier Fairchild Sports says a recent announcement by a North Carolina company with the name "Held North America" has caused some confusion among dealers and consumers regarding the availability of the Held motorcycle...

Yutaka plans expansion.(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Yutaka, a Japan-based company manufacturing ATV, motorcycle and automotive parts in South Carolina for Honda, plans to invest $4 million to accommodate new frame and brake lines to serve Honda ATVs. Yutaka plans to add 14 new full-time jobs...

Asian suppliers approve new FAMI leader.(AFTERMARKET)
December 5, 2005... Established in January 1999 to address common issues for the development of the motorcycle industry in the Asian region, the Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries (FAMI) held its 13th Management Committee meeting and an Extraordinary...

Keep score to earn more.(Dealer Dollers)
December 5, 2005... The latest addition to the widely used Light-speed DataBack suite of reports is the one-page SCORECARD, which recaps key margin figures at a glance, and quickly spotlights either sub-standard performance, or a job well done. The SCORECARD,...

September ATV profit improves.(Dealer Checkup)
December 5, 2005... The average profit per ATV sold by Powerhouse dealers in September was $772, up from $763 per unit in August, but down from the $851 posted in September 2004. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Profit per new PWC was down from $1,316 in August to...

Vanson Cobra 2 jacket.(HOT PRODUCTS)
December 5, 2005... Specifications -- Constructed of 1.4-1.5mm cowhide, Cobra 2 provides the highest level of protection with the greatest level of comfort. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Benefits -- Offers look and construction of competition suits with...

Bell Sprint.(HOT PRODUCTS)
December 5, 2005... Specifications -- Lightweight composite fiberglass shell carries both Snell M2005 and DOT certification. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Benefits -- Sprint adds White Wicked and Blue Wicked graphics for a total of eight different color...

Galfer steel braided brake lines for Harley-Davidsons.(HOT PRODUCTS)
December 5, 2005... Specifications -- Lines available in colors, feature all the necessary hardware. Benefits -- Front hose kits include a nicely finished long T block; their rear hoses include the brake switch connector. Suggested Retail Price -- Varies...

Cortech LRX sport jacket for women.(HOT PRODUCTS)
December 5, 2005... Specifications -- Constructed of a 400-denier nylon dobby and 1680-denier ballistic polyester shell that combines with a waterproof/breathable barrier. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Benefits -- CE-approved elbow and shoulder armor and a back...

Bedxtender.(HOT PRODUCTS)
December 5, 2005... Specifications -- Available for popular pickup trucks, allows motorcycles and more gear to be carried. Benefits -- Tailgate enclosure for pickups is now available with QuickLatch mounts for easy attachment and removal. Suggested Retail...

Improving time management.(Sales Management)
December 5, 2005... Editor's note: This is the second article in a series that looks at ways of improving time management. There are a great number of self help publications that deal with time management. I've distilled the essence of some of those books...

National dealer group formed.(HOTNEWS)
December 26, 2005... The National Conference of Motorcycle Dealer Associations, a new non-profit organization formed to provide networking for state dealer associations, held its first meeting Nov. 15 in Dallas. Founders are Mike Marks representing Texas; John...

MIC adds eight members.(Motorcycle Industry Council)(International Racers Inc., Patrick Racing Inc., Twisted Throttle Ltd., Web Bike World, Dealership University, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, My Motorcycle Jobs, Goldman Sachs)(Brief Article)
December 26, 2005... The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) board of directors approved eight new members in November, making 2005 the sixth consecutive year that membership exceeded the 300-member mark. New voting members include International Racers, Inc., a...

MIC to fill three board positions.(Motorcycle Industry Council)(Brief Article)
December 26, 2005... Based on the results of a primary ballot sent to Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) voting members in November, four out of six of the people who accepted nominations to serve on the organization's board of directors will appear on the election...

AMA announces staff changes.(HOTNEWS)
December 26, 2005... AMA President Robert Rasor's recent election to the position of vice president of the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has forced the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) to make some staffing changes. Although Rasor will...

America's PowerSports buys two.(America's PowerSports Inc., Motosports of Canton, Motosports of Jonesboro)(Brief Article)
December 26, 2005... America's PowerSports, Inc. (APS), a leading national powersports dealer group, acquired its 16th and 17th dealer locations when it purchased Motosports of Canton, located north of Atlanta, and Motosports of Jonesboro, located south of Atlanta....

Petronas signs deal with Rotax.(HOTNEWS)
December 26, 2005... Petroleum giant Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has signed a joint development agreement with BRP-Rotax to further develop and commercialize Petronas' high performance engine family. Under the agreement, the engines would be developed for...

Mid-Ohio makes improvements.(Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course )(Brief Article)
December 26, 2005... The 2.4-mile, 15-turn Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, is undergoing extensive capital improvements in preparation for a seven-event 2006 season. Among the improvements will be a complete track and pit lane resurfacing, and...

Road America also plans updates.(Brief Article)
December 26, 2005... Another track undergoing improvements is Road America, a 628-acre facility celebrating its 50th year in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The Road America board of directors and staff announced a three-year, $5 million dollar facility enhancement plan to...

PSN hits 1,400 dealer mark.(PowerSports Network Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 26, 2005... PowerSports Network Inc. (PSN), a dealer and OEM Web site services organization, has selected Martin Flory Group to provide public relations services. PSN custom designs dealer Web sites and offers support services to help teach dealers...

Patriot launches off road brand.(HOTNEWS)
December 26, 2005... Patriot Motorcycle Corporation, a distributor off-road motorcycles and ATVs, plus the Steed by Patriot line of V-Twin custom street bikes, says it will market all of its off-road product under the Patriot OffRoad brand name. In November,...

Japan's production climbs 4.6%.(HOTNEWS)
December 26, 2005... Japan's four major motorcycle manufacturers produced 154,645 units in October 2005, up 6,785 units or 4.6% compared to the production of 147,860 units during October 2004, according to figures recently released by the Japan Automobile...

Yamaha opens in Russia.(HOTNEWS)
December 26, 2005... Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. established a new wholly-owned subsidiary in Moscow to market the company's products in Russia, Operations are scheduled to begin in January. Yamaha sold 2,000 motorcycles in Russia in 2004, a figure expected to...

Texas Pacific to sell Ducati stock: Italian motorcycle icon will return to Italian ownership.
December 26, 2005... Texas Pacific Group, majority shareholder of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A (NYSE: DMH, Borsa Italiana S.p.A: DMH), says it has agreed to sell its controlling stake in the motorcycle manufacturer to the Italian private equity firm Investindustrial...

What's a new year without a forecast?(From The Editor)(Editorial)
December 26, 2005... Last year at this time, we gave you some free advice, with the caveat that anything free is often worth what you pay for it. As it turned out, most of the advice wasn't too bad. We'll revisit that forecast, and then I'll give you some new ideas...

MIC: cycle sales up, ATV sales down.(DIGEST)
December 26, 2005... The sales of new motorcycles and ATVs during the first nine months of 2005 increased 0.5% compared to the same period in 2004, based on Motorcycle Industry Council's retail sales data that includes 17 brands. The MIC reports motorcycle...

Giant Motorsports earnings up 10.5%.(Brief Article)
December 26, 2005... Giant Motorsports Inc. said revenue for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005, was $83.8 million, up from $60.2 million for the same nine months in 2004. Pre-tax earnings for the period were $1.29 million, up 10.5% for the same period...

Proton posts 2Q loss.(Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd.)(Brief Article)
December 26, 2005... Proton Holdings Bhd reported a loss of 154.3 million ringgit ($40.8 million) for its second quarter ended September 30, compared with a profit of 199 million ringgit a year earlier, and is expected to announce further losses through the fourth...

Kawasaki net income up 55.5%.(FINANCIAL)
December 26, 2005... Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (KHI) said net income for the six months ended September 30, 2005, was [yen]5.2 billion ($46.2 million), or [yen]3.63 per share, up 55.5% from [yen]3.4 billion, or [yen]2.30 per share, during the same six...

V-Twin Expo kicks off the year.(FOCUS: Custom CRUISERS)
December 26, 2005... The V-Twin Expo, scheduled for Feb. 4-6 in Cincinnati, hit its stride last year, its fifth year, and the 2006 edition shapes up to be even better. Show organizer Jim Betlach's main problem, he says, is finding space for all the exhibitors who...

Ness introduces bike offerings.(Ness Motorcycles LLC)(Brief Article)
December 26, 2005... Arlen and son Cory Ness have designed three motorcycle styles that are now available to the public under the Arlen Ness name. To handle the custom design part of the business, Arlen and Cory have created Ness Motorcycles LLC. Together they will...