Wednesday, 2 August 2017

News Briefs



Celebrating their 18th year in business, electrical components manufacturer NAMZ/Badlands says it has taken its website “to another level by adding additional features to make our customers’ lives easier.” The improvements include a search bar that will allow users to find OEM part numbers throughout the site for ease of identification and purchase. The site has the entire NAMZ product line, updated photos, soon to be added installation and technical video links, updated installation instructions and a swag page - www.namzccp.com

KTM took a One-Two with a new record time in the premier heavyweight motorcycle class at the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb in Colorado this year (June 24). The two 1290 Super Dukes had been prepared with readily available factory parts. Former AMA Superbike racer Chris Fillmore took the win in his debut at the event.

J&P Cycles, “the world’s largest aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories retailer”, has announced a multi-year partnership with the City of Sturgis, South Dakota, to be the “Official Motorcycle Aftermarket Retailer” of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Following the success of their Soft Lip wheel blanks when launched some years ago, All American Wheel say they are set to launch a new hybrid series of blanks at AIMExpo in September.

Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame has announced Arlen Ness as inductee into the 2017 class. In partnership with Branscombe Richmond, Las Vegas BikeFest launched their Hall of Fame at the 2016 rally.  The 17th annual Las Vegas BikeFest will be held October 5 - 8, 2017 in the heart of downtown Las Vegas on Fremont East.

The NHRA has announced a multi-year agreement with Mickey Thompson Tires as the series sponsor of their Top Fuel Harley motorcycle category.