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| ROSSMEYER OPENS NEW BOSTON LOCATION
Bruce Rossmeyer, owner and CEO of 13 Harley-Davidson locations, including the “world’s largest Harley-Davidson dealership at Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, FL,” announced the official opening of Bruce Rossmeyer’s Boston Harley-Davidson. Spokesperson Jennifer Beard told us Rossmeyer’s Boston location houses the 105th anniversary Harley-Davidson motorcycles, a variety of used motorcycles and is the sole American IronHorse custom bike dealer in the Boston area. “The dealership also features Harley-Davidson
Motorclothes, a great selection of custom parts and accessories as well as a fully equipped service department,” Beard added. Bruce Rossmeyer said, “I am excited to be expanding my business to a new geographic location. Boston has great scenic roads that are ideal for long rides on a Harley.” For more information, visit
www.brucerossmeyer.com. |
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HARLEY GLOSS BLACK SISSYBAR AND RACK
Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories announced the
release of its new gloss black sissybar and luggage rack
components, which are said to complete the black-out looks
of the new Harley-Davidson Nightster and other Sportster
models. The detachable sissybar sideplates and short rail
sissybar upright combination is lower than traditional
uprights, said spokesperson Jen Gruber. She added, “The
hidden backrest pad mounting system provides a sleek look
when the pad is removed.” The tapered luggage rack was
designed to provide a solution for toting lunch across town
or luggage across the country, Gruber explained. All
reportedly fit 2004-later XL models. For more information
visit www.harley-davidson.com. |
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D&D NOW SHIPPING FAT BOY & DUECE EXHAUST PIPES
D&D Performance Enterprises reported it is now shipping the 2007 Fat Cat slip-on exhaust pipes for the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Softail and Deuce motorcycles. According to D&D, “Enthusiasts can choose between a slash, even cut or a staggered cut for one of Harley’s most popular models.” The slip-on pipes are said to be manufactured with show chrome and full wrap heat shields to keep all discoloration out of sight. Consumers can also select the black coating option as an alternative to chrome, said D&D, which added, “The entire line of D&D performance exhaust pipes for the Softail family of Harley motorcycles are built with direct fitment that requires no cutting, welding or grinding.” The company concluded by saying that every Harley-Davidson Fat Boy slip-on pipe is torture tested on D&D’s state-of-the-art, in-house Super Flow Eddy Current Ram Air dynamometer. For more
information visit www.danddexhaust.com. |
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| BUELL TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Buell Motorcycle Company announced the dates of the 2008 Buell 25th anniversary activities in Wisconsin next summer. “The events will take place July 2-6, 2008 at various locations, including the Buell Motorcycle Company facilities in East Troy, WI, and other surrounding communities,” informed spokesperson Paul James. “For 2008, we will be marking a major milestone, so we want the Buell 25th anniversary celebration to be very special and to reflect the unique personality of the company and our riders,” explained chairman and CEO Erik
Buell. Some of the events planned for the Buell 25th anniversary homecoming include music and festivities at Milwaukee’s Summerfest Grounds, racing, plant tours, bike displays, demo rides, stunt shows, dealership activities and more, James added. For more information, visit
www.buell.com. |
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TRI-BAR LIGHTED REAR FENDER EXTENSION KIT
“The new Tri-Bar Lighted Rear Fender Extension kit from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories adds a ‘tail-dragger’ look to the rear fender of many Harley-Davidson Touring models,” stated spokesperson Jen Gruber. She told us the Tri-Bar Rear Fender Extension “wraps the trailing edge of the fender in chrome,” while the three integrated Tri-Bar LED smoked light bands glow red when running and increase in intensity when the brakes are applied. The complete kit reportedly includes the chrome plated ABS housing, fast-acting LED lamp assembly and all necessary installation hardware. These kits fit a number of 1999-later FL Touring models, added Gruber. For more
information visit www.harley-davidson.com. |
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| MITCHELL PARTNERS WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Mitchell International, a leading provider of performance management solutions to collision claims and repair industries, announced a marketing and sales partnership with Harley-Davidson, Inc. “Through this partnership, Harley-Davidson will market and sell Mitchell’s UltraMate Motorcycle estimating solution directly to its dealers,” stated spokesperson Kam
Hashim, who added, “The solution includes extensive Harley-Davidson model coverage as well as a comprehensive list of Harley-Davidson upgrade accessories.” UltraMate Motorcycle is said to eliminate the time spent manually entering repair estimate data, which makes it easier to import estimates into shop management systems. Alex Sun, president of Mitchell International, said, “With UltraMate Motorcycle, all participants in the claims settlement process benefit from faster estimating and repairs. Shops profit from reduced cycle times, repair customers are happier to be back on the road faster and insurers are satisfied with an estimating solution that offers more repair options and fewer costly total loss designations.” For more information, visit
www.mitchell.com. |
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| HARLEY ANNIVERSARY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
“Tickets are now on sale for the Harley-Davidson 105th anniversary, a celebration that will take place August 28-31, 2008, in Milwaukee, with several exclusive ticketed events, as well as many activities that are free and open to the public,” stated spokesperson Paul James. He told us the ticket package sells for $60 and includes a Signature 105th folio, laminated event ticket good for a two-day entry to the Summerfest grounds, a one-time entry to Discovery World’s special Harley-Davidson exhibit, an event guide, a Signature 105th anniversary copper wristband, a 105th anniversary flag and an American flag. “Those who purchase tickets before Nov. 30, 2007, will be entered into separate drawings for entrance to two limited-access ticketed events,” James explained, adding, “Each early ticket purchaser will be entered into a drawing to receive two Harley-Davidson Museum tickets for entry during the 105th anniversary weekend and a second drawing for one 105th anniversary parade pass.” For more information and to order tickets, visit
www.harley-davidson.com/105th. |
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| WRECKING CREW RIDERS HEAD BACK TO RACE
After a month long break and with just five races remaining in the AMA Ford Quality Checked Twins season, the
Screamin’ Eagle Wrecking Crew riders head back to race knowing that every point counts, stated spokesperson Matt King. “They also know that the championship most likely won’t be claimed until the season finale in Las Vegas on Oct. 6 – the points chase is just too close,” King explained. Harley-Davidson’s factory rider and defending Twins series champion Kenny Coolberth has the points lead; however, he is just two points ahead of his teammate Jared
Mees. Coolberth said, “The team has come together so well this season and it seems that we’ve improved on so many levels over the last year. But the competition seems to have gotten better too.” He added, “Jared and his team have been racing so well and we have to make sure and do everything we can to keep pace in the championship chase.” The
Screamin’ Eagle Flat Track team is reportedly sponsored by Matco Tools and the remaining AMA GNC Twins events can be seen via Web cast provided by Live I Sports at
www.liveisports.com. |
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