Powersports Business articles from June 2004

Powersports Business archives from June 2004

ADP buys Lightspeed.(HotNews)(Automatic Data Processing Inc., Information technology services industry)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The dealer services group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc (NYSE:ADP), the nation's leading provider of dealer management systems to car and truck dealers, has acquired ProQuest Business Solutions, Salt Lake City, from ProQuest Company, Inc....

NADA, E-LOAN partner.(NADAguides.com, E-Loan Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle information Web site, and E-LOAN, Inc., an online consumer direct lender, have formed an exclusive partnership, naming E-LOAN as the lead provider of auto and motorcycle loans for NADAguides.com automotive,...

Aprilia update.(HotNews)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Officials at Aprilia say they are negotiating with up to 15 companies that have submitted offers to acquire or invest in the brand. An Aprilia spokesman was quoted as saying the Bombardier-Rotax Group has shown a greater interest in Aprilia...

Eleven to be honored.(The Class of 2004 )
June 28, 2004... Each year, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, recognizes 11 individuals who have made significant contributions to motorcycling, including those known for their contributions to road riding, off-road riding and all...

Coombs quits AMA board.(HotNews)(American Motorcyclist Association)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Davey Coombs has resigned from the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) board of directors, citing available time as a factor. A successor for Coombs, a corporate member of the AMA board since 2001, has not yet been named.

WholesaleTrader.com begins online auctions.(HotNews)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... WholesaleTrader.com, an electronic network that allows dealers in the powersports, RV and marine industries to exchange inventory online, now offers an online repo auction. The first electronic auction featured 107 vehicles and lasted for...

Tucker Rocky sponsors Hatfield-McCoy Trail.(HotNews)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Tucker Rocky, has partnered with Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority to outfit its staff members and rangers in Answer and MSR riding gear. Pants, jerseys, gloves, helmets and other apparel will be donated to office and trail employees...

Executive shake-up at MZ.(HotNews)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... MZ Motorrad, manufacturer of motorcycles and other vehicles, said that Petr-Karel Korous, one of the firm's two senior executives, has left the company. Owned by Malaysian conglomerate Heong Leong but based in Zschopau, Germany, the...

Raus to leave Weld.(HotNews)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Rick Rans vice president and general manager of Weld Racing Motorcycle, said he plans to start his own marketing company serving the motorcycle industry. Raus says he plans to continue working with Weld as a consultant, handling PR efforts as...

Ducati N.A. hires two.(HotNews)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... There are two new faces at Ducati North America, based in Cupertino, Calif. Greg Zanghi has been named national after sales manager. He's responsible for customer care, service communications, legal matters, systems and development. John...

Indian's intellectual property to be sold.(Indian Motorcycle Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... CMA Business Credit Services, Burbank, Calif., has been assigned to auction the Indian Motorcycle intellectual property. The auction was scheduled to be held June 29, 2004. CMA will sell the Indian intellectual property without representation...

New chief at designworks.(HotNews)(Verena C. Kloos)(Adrian van Hooydonk get transfered)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Verena C. Kloos has been named president of DesignworksUSA, the international strategic design consultancy owned by BMW Group. She will oversee the company's day-to-day operations and strategic direction. Kloos succeeds Adrian van...

Yamaha launches user manual program.(HotNews)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... User and service manuals for motorcycles built by Yamaha Motor Co. during the past 30 years are available through the company's dealer network. Prices of the manuals range from approximately $12 to $95. The company also plans to launch manuals...

Showtime: Arctic, Suzuki, Yamaha dazzle dealers.(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... It's that time of year again, the time when OEMs hold business meetings for dealers to discuss the latest programs and show off the newest machines. During a four-week period in May and June, Powersports Business editors attended meetings held...

Arctic offers certified used ATV program.(All Terrain Vehicle )(Editorial)
June 28, 2004... CANCUN, Mexico -- Arctic Cat held perhaps the most interesting dealer meeting of the season so far when it introduced its new proprietary 641cc engine here, surveyed dealers about their reaction to the new side by side ATV prototype, launched a...

Yamaha introduces new two-stroke bikes.
June 28, 2004... Yamaha's dealer meeting in Las Vegas June 15-17 featured new programs, a retirement party for long-time president Jim Gentz, and new machines such as the all new YZ125 two-stroke, a new TT-R230 that replaces the 225, and an all new Grizzly 80....

Suzuki renames cruisers.
June 28, 2004... LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- American Suzuki Motor Corp. decided after three years of coast to coast focus groups it didn't have much equity in its cruiser names. There wasn't any consistency in their use by consumers and there was a lot of confusion...

It's official: Bombardier is now BRP, Inc.(From the Editor)( Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.)
June 28, 2004... Officials of Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc., (BRP) held a press conference in Montreal recently to explain the latest happenings with the new operation and to tell us how the new company is different from the old recreational products...

Bad Toys gets $12 million.(Digest)(Standby equity distribution agreement signed by Bad Toys, Inc. and Cornell Capital Partners L.P.)
June 28, 2004... Bad Toys, Inc., a Nevada corporation that manufactures and sells custom V-Twin motorcycles and custom street rods and provides brokerage service to custom, classic cars, and motorcycle owners, said it has completed an agreement for equity...

Redline gets loan extension.(Digest)
June 28, 2004... Redline Performance Products, Inc., San Diego, Calif., (AMEX:RED) has reached agreement with its primary lender, Community National Bank of North Branch, Minn., to extend the term of its approximately $2.4 million secured credit line through...

Viper Motorcycle plans IPO.(Digest)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Viper Motorcycle Company, New Hope, Minn., filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission June 10, 2004, for a proposed initial public offering by the company of 1.4 million shares of its common stock and three-year...

Piaggio eyes big growth.(Digest)(Zongshen Group, Motorcycle industry)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Piaggio, the Italian scooter manufacturer, said it may double its output due to fast-growing sales in China and India. A deal has been signed with Chinese motorcycle maker Zongshen Group to produce 300,000 bikes. Piaggio also intends to expand...

Chinese motorcycle market heats up.(Digest)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The Chinese motorcycle market is fast growing, and as sales grow, local Japanese operations are facing tougher competition with Chinese rivals. Wuyang-Honda Motors Co. produces up to 1,750 motorcycles daily, and it expects to reach 2,000...

Proton buys into MV Agusta.(Digest)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Malaysian car maker Proton is set to become an exotic motorcycle manufacturer after making a binding offer to buy a 55% share in Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta. Proton signed off on the deal earlier this month, six months after making...

Sport quads, UTVs lead ATV segment.(Focus: ATV Outlook)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The outlook for growth in the ATV market is stabilizing from the huge double-digit rates of recent years to steady growth, and development of special niche segments is expected to be the order of the day for the near future. Rod Lopusnak,...

Dealers report emphasis on sport quads, UTVs.(Focus: ATV Outlook)(Utility Vehicles)
June 28, 2004... An informal survey of powersports dealers around the country revealed demand for sport quads and utility vehicles (UTVs) appears to be growing, expanding with units being offered by vehicle manufacturers. Plus, dealers consistently mentioned...

Cortech ATV bags.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Tour Master has expanded into the ATV market with a new bag line under its Cortech brand. There are five bags in the initial Cortech line-a front rack bag, rear rack bag, tank saddlebag, fender pack and cooler bag-as well as grip mitts. All of...

Ron Wood performance parts.(ATV Product Showcase)(Ron Wood Racing )(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Specifications-Ron Wood Racing has developed a complete line of engine performance parts for the Yamaha YZ and YFZ 450s. Performance cams, oversize 29mm intake and 30mm exhaust titanium valves with stock stem sizes, oversize valve seats, bronze...

Swisher UTV Universal Mounting System.(ATV Product Showcase)(Utility vehicles)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Newly released, Swisher's UTV Universal Mounting System is designed for machines in the growing utility vehicle market. Like the ATV system, this UTV mounting system is designed to allow the user to quickly change between various Swisher...

Kimpex.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Kimpex is pleased to announce the newest addition to their line of Type 3 Front Bumpers, the all new Grizzly Type 3. Type 3 bumpers are created with the personality of the ATV in mind, no two type 3's look exactly the same. Starting with the...

Carter's.(ATV Product Showcase)(Carter Bros. Mfg. Co., Inc, Automotive parts industry)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Carter Brothers has added to their already successful line of XTV's with their new line of Talon gokarts. These off-road products feature, 125cc to 150cc four stroke engines, reverse gearing, four wheel hydraulic disc brakes, rack and pinion...

Rick's stators.(ATV Product Showcase)(Rick's Motorsport Electrics, Automotive parts industry)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Rick's Motorsport Electrics introduces brand new stators for the Yamaha YFM350 Big Bears, Warriors, and Moto-4s, as well as YFM400 Big Bears and Kodiaks and the YFM600 Grizzly. The stators are a new design made with a heavy duty stack. They are...

Al's.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Crankshaft rebuilding, cylinder replating and cylinder boring for all years, all makes, and all models of ATV's, motorcycles and snowmobiles. Parts shipped daily credit card or COD. High quality, fast turn-around. Crank and cylinder exchange...

National Cycle.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... National Cycle's rugged ATV fairing is molded from a durable black plastic material to with stand rugged terrain use. The clear windshield area is tough Lexan[R] polycarbonate and features a protective rubber edge trim. The added benefit of...

Jardine.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Manufacturer of performance aftermarket products, specializing in ATV, Off-Road, and Motorcycle exhaust and accessories for Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, Polaris and Bombardier. Product lines include RT-Four off-road & ATV exhaust...

TWS USA Inc.(ATV Product Showcase)(TWS USA Inc)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The U.S. master importer of LEM Motor is excited to announce that their new 2004 LEM Cayman youth ATV is now available. This refined and upgraded LEM model for 2004, offers big quad features and styling for the 6-11 year old set. The 2004...

Agri-Fab Blade.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Agri-Fab, Inc., of Sullivan, IL, has introduced their new category 1 3-point 45-0359 Grader Blade/Box Scraper. The Grader Blade is ideal for light landscaping, driveway maintenance or snow removal. The Box Scraper attachment converts your...

Scorpion Sports VX-14.(ATV Product Showcase)(Scorpion Sports, Inc)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The VX-14 is a feature-rich off-road helmet with aggressive graphics designed to retail for under $1.30. From its very effective ventilation system to its breathable, removable and washable KwikWick liner, the VX-14 was developed in real world...

Remote controlled winches.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Towing & Recovery innovative leaders are first to introduce a wireless remote control. This product innovation lets you stand up to 50' from the winch while conveniently operating it. Known worldwide for Towing & Recovery Winches, Ramsey now...

Kolpin XXL cover.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.'s versatile new XXL ATV Cover provides protection for difficult to fit ATVs. The generous cover accommodates all big bore ATVs and basket racks. Constructed of heavy-duty durapoly nylon to withstand all weather elements,...

Xtreme Motor Company.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... For the better part of seven years, Dealer's Distributing in Russelville, Ark, built a name importing scooters, minibikes and small quads from China. Dealer's Distributing now serves a network of 400 retailers. Xtreme Motor Company,...

Big Daddy 260.(ATV Product Showcase)(Transnational Outdoor Power)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Outfitted with front and rear racks, the Big Daddy 260 is a four-stroke liquid-cooled automatic quad featuring reverse and high/low ranges. T.O.P. also offers the Cougar 150 ATV. Transnational Outdoor Power, 877/438-8739

Carlisle.(ATV Product Showcase)(Carlisle Tire and Rubber Co.)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Carlisle Tire is a manufacturer of a wide variety of ATV tires which includes various tread designs ranging from general purpose, non-directional, directional, to severe applications. Within the wide range of designs lies a comprehensive size...

Markel.(ATV Product Showcase)(Markel American Insurance Co.)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... An "A" rated (excellent) nationwide insurer of ATVs, mototcycles and PWC, offering programs for dealers and industry distributors. Markel American Insurance Co./ATV-linE, 888/755-4288

Helmetlight.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Look, see and be seen with Helmetlight's combination headlight/taillight/brake light. So small it fits in your pocket when not in use. Helmetlight, Inc., 907/277-4433

Duncan perfromance parts.(ATV Product Showcase)(Duncan Racing International)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Duncan Racing International manufactures and distributes a full line of performance ATV parts and accessories, including its "Fat Boy" four-stroke exhaust, Paul Turner two-stroke pipes and PC2000 power valve cylinder. Duncan Racing...

EVS WS91.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... This wrist stabilizer is made of a 3mm Neoprene wrap that supports wrist and thumb without a lot of bulk. Allows full wrist movement and fits in riding glove. Single design fits both right and left hand. EVS, 800/229-4387

Sportsta mask.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The Respro Sportsta mask combines Hepa-Type filtration performance associated with sub-micron pollutants such as pollen and dusts, including Pollen Dust, Rape Seed Dust, Irritant Dusts, Clay Dust, Black Smoke and Diesel Particulates. The...

Team Rapid Reaction.(ATV Product Showcase)(TEAM Industries, Motorcycle industry)(All Terrain Vehicle)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... TEAM Industries has introduced a new addition to its Rapid Reaction secondary ATV clutch line, the TAS-01 EBS clutch incorporating a forged steel, noise-dampening spider to reduce drive train noise and minimize binding. Additional benefits of...

ArmorTech ATV hardware.(ATV Product Showcase)(All Terrain Vehicle )(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... ArmorTech has introduced its new universal ATV hard ware kit. The kit is made up of grade five or better hardware including flange nuts, flange bolts, and washers for a total of 400 pieces. It contains 6, 8, and 10mm bolts in various lengths in...

Tusk MTS front trunk.(RockyMountainATV)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Made in the USA, this 9"Hx 30"Wx 15"D front trunk's rigid construction and design are perfect for today's racks, tube or composite. TThe rear trunk features a swept-back design engineered to provide the storage needed for the trail yet give the...

ITP's Holeshot MXR4.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Developed with input from the factory race teams, ITP's new Holeshot MXR4 is designed specifically for today's raceready 450cc 4-strokes. A stiffened knob and reinforced carcass result in less knob flex, more consistent cornering...

Kolpingear grips.(ATV Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Kolpin's new patent-pending ATV Gear Grips, are designed to keep guns, bows or other gear securely in place during ATV transportation. Three-pronged, textured grips feature durable shock-absorbing rubberized material to protect equipment from...

UTV bench seat covers.(ATV Product Showcase)(Moose Utility Division)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Protect the seat of your Kawasaki Mule from punctures and daily wear and tear with a cover from Moose Utility Division. Covers are made from 500-denier water proof Cordura and are available in black or Mossy Oak Break-Up camo. No stapling is...

U.S. adult ATV sales are up 5% over 2003: dealer inventories holding at reasonable levels.(All Terrain Vehicle )
June 28, 2004... During May, Power Products Marketing conducted a survey on behalf of Power-sports Business among 125 ATV dealers across the U.S. These dealers collectively sold over 20,500 ATVs through April, between 8-9% of the actual market, which would...

O.E.M.s reveal new and updated quads for 2005.(Original Equipment Manufacturer)
June 28, 2004... New to Suzukis line-up in 2005, the 700cc King Quad (MSRP $7,199) is a fuel-injected brute featuring a V-belt CVT with high/low range sub-transmission, front and rear oil-damped independent suspension with double A-arms and five preload...

ATV industry group serves Europe.(All-Terrain Vehicle industry European Association)(Editorial)
June 28, 2004... Backed by seven major powersports manufacturers, the All-Terrain Vehicle industry European Association, or ATVEA, officially launched operations May 27 during a ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Brussels, Belgium. Organizers, citing...

Americade adds Powersports Rally.(Americade Inc. launched Northeast Powersports Rally )(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Americade, Inc., organizers and promoters of the world's largest motorcycle touring rally, announced the launch of an ATV and snowmobile rally to be held in the Lake George region of N.Y., scheduled for September 17-19, 2004. Named the...

Milk vetch woes continue.(protection of endangered species)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The Peirson's milk-vetch plant that has caused trouble for off-road riders at California's Imperial Sand Dunes, better known as Glamis, continues to trouble recreationists. The Fish & Wildlife Service listed Peirson's milk-vetch as a federally...

Nohvcc's summer plans.(National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Planning to make stops in at least 11 states by the end of September, the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) recently finalized its summer workshop and event schedule. "The planning process for the workshops and...

Grants provided for trail program.(Louisiana )(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco recently presented the federally funded Round II 2003 Recreational Trails Program awards to 17 grant recipients for a total of $648,500. The Recreational Trails Program awards are given to...

Hatfield-McCoy adds 100 miles.(Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area )(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area is again expanding into another southern West Virginia county. The newest addition to the trail system will be located in Wyoming County and named Pinnacle Creek. The trailhead will be called Castle Rock....

'Huevos VI' wins Xtremey award.(ATV Digest)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... H-Bomb Films' "Huevos IV" made history as the first extreme ATV video to win a Xtremey Award. The video was nominated and won in the Offroad category at the fourth annual Xtremey Awards. H-Bomb Bomb Squad freestyle team rider Jon Guetter,...

Jones ends Gust's winning streak.(Jeremiah Jones, ITP/ATVA MX Nationals)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Jeremiah Jones ended Doug Gust's ATV motor-cross winning streak at Round 8 of the ITP/ATVA MX Nationals in Casey, Ill. Gust set a record this year by winning six races in a row on his Yoshimura-prepped Suzuki Z400. Jones, riding a...

Yamaha quads are most-searched.(Yamaha Motor Company Ltd., Honda Motor Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Officials at ATVTraderOnline.com say a greater number of visitors to their Web site are beginning to search for Yamaha ATVs than for Honda ATVs. "We've noticed the number of searches increasing over the past couple of months, as searches...

New karts and UTVs offered: Ridge Runner two-seat Rough Terrain Vehicle.(Ridge Runner)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Ridge Runner, a company based in Idaho, claims its new Rough Terrain Vehicle will go faster, climb steeper hills, clear higher objects, go farther into the back country, and allow drivers to pack in/pack out a lot more supplies for hunting,...

New karts and UTVs offered: Carter Brothers' Talon.(utility vehicle XTV)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Carter Brothers' XTV was among the first in the new breed of off-highway karts now marketed in the U.S. by nearly a dozen companies. Carter most recently added a second line of off-road kart, the five-model Talon series. Outfitted with...

New karts and UTVs offered: Chuck Wagon UTV.(Brister's Design and Manufacturing Co.'s utility vehicle)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The Utility Vehicle (UTV) market is experiencing rapid expansion. Once dominated by the Kawasaki Mule and Polaris Ranger, the category has grown significantly during the past year with the introduction of units from Yamaha, John Deere, Kubota,...

Cities Edge Kawasaki/Suzuki.(services)(Company Profile)
June 28, 2004... CONTACT 972 Highway 212 East Chaska, MN 55318-3414 952/368-3323 www.citiesedge.com OWNERS Christopher and Mary Smith BUSINESS PROFILE 15,000-sq.-ft. dealership was founded in 2002 from an existing store...

Justice for all.(American Automobile Association's initiative to punish drivers responsible for traffic accidents)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The AMA has announced that it will take its "Justice for All" initiative to South Dakota in August for the 64th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Justice for All is intended to focus the public's attention on the inadequate sentencing of drivers...

H-D opens subsidiary in Spain.(Harley-Davidson Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Harley-Davidson Inc. has set up a wholly owned subsidiary to serve the Spanish motorcycle market. Based in Barcelona, the new business unit, 100% owned by the U.S. parent, will be in charge of imports of both motorcycles and spare parts of...

CBR1000RR recall.(Honda Motor Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is recalling nearly 8,200 model year 2004 CBR1000RR motorcycles because of a computer glitch that could prompt the digital speedometer to indicate approximately 25% less than the actual vehicle speed. According to U.S....

Big Dog adds two.(Big Dog Motorcycles L.L.C. appointed Ron Hill and Mike White)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Big Dog Motorcycles recently named two additions to the firm. Ron Hill was named Quality Assurance Manager. Hill is charged with managing the 11-member quality control team as it focuses on improving the company's inspection procedures,...

Ducati exhibits new engine.(Ducati Motor Holdings S.p.A.)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Ducati exhibited its new V4 engine for the first time at World Ducati Week in Misano, Italy. The manufacturer says the engine, based on the lump powering the Moto GP racers of Loris Capirossi and Troy Bayliss, is to form the core of a new range...

Moto-X 338 names successor to Yelin.(Diane Peebles, Bernie Yelin)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... Diane Peebles has been tapped to lead promotion of the Southwick National at New England's Moto-X 338 track, filling a position opened with the passing of Bernie Yelin in March. Yelin had dedicated more than 30 years to the Moto-X 338 track...

Joseph Glydon, 56.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
June 28, 2004... Joseph Glydon, 56, motorcyclist, motojournalist passed away in May at age 56. Glydon wrote an often brilliant, often irreverent and controversial monthly column and various articles for San Francisco's City Bike magazine, and served as a...

Robert Fulton, 95.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
June 28, 2004... Robert E. Fulton, author of the book One-Man Caravan, passed away at his home in Connecticut in May. He was 95. One of the best accounts of motorcycle adventure travel ever written, Fulton's book details his 40,000-mile trek from London in 1932...

An interview with Ducati's Mike Lock.(Ducati North America's Michael K. Lock )(Interview)
June 28, 2004... EDITOR'S NOTE: Michael K. Lock took over as chief executive officer of Ducati North America in February 2003. Prior to that, he held the title of managing director of Ducati UK. When he took over as CEO, the company had just relocated its North...

Pat Rogers' Speedway Harley-Davidson/Buell.(Company Profile)
June 28, 2004... CONTACT 10049 Weddington Road Concord, NC 28027 704/979-7433 www.speedwayharley-davidson.com OWNER Pat Rogers BUSINESS PROFILE 35,000-sq.-ft. primary location beside Lowe's Motor Speedway and 10,000-sq.-ft....

Screamin' Eagle team makes history.(Pro Stock Bike ET record, K & N Filters Supernationals)(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... The Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team set a new national Pro Stock Bike ET record as rider Andrew Hines roared through eliminations to win the class June 20 at the 35th Annual K & N Filters Supernationals at Old Bridge Township...

BMW Motorcycles of Atlanta.(Company Profile)
June 28, 2004... CONTACT 1750 Cobb Parkway SE Marietta, GA 30060 770/984-9844 www.bmwma.com OWNERS Bob and Linda Woolridge BUSINESS PROFILE 12,000-sq.-ft. dealership that the Woolridges purchased from Sonic Corporation out...

Possible Harley deal causes union concern.(Harley-Davidson Inc., Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union)
June 28, 2004... On June 8, Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced the signing of a Memo of Understanding with China's Zongshen Motorcycle Group in what Motor Company officials described as a move to facilitate the company's entry into the Chinese motorcycle...

KTM reviewing 2-wheel drive.(KTM Motor-Fahrzeugbau AG )(Brief Article)
June 28, 2004... When German automobile manufacturer Audi introduced its Quattro four-wheel-drive system at the Geneva Motor Show in 1980, the unit caused a sensation--up until then, only a few exotic cars with small production volume and heavy off-road...

New Honda cycles for 2005.(American Honda Motor Company Inc.)
June 28, 2004... American Honda recently released information regarding nine street motorcycles and 13 off-road bikes planned for 2005. Announced streetbikes include the Shadow Sabre; Shadow Spirit; Shadow Aero; Shadow Spirit 750; Shadow VLX; Rebel; and the...