'International Night'

'International Night' to be staged on INTERMOT's Trade Visitor Day

THIS year's INTERMOT will see the return of our popular 'International Night', from 18:30 to 20:00 pm on Wednesday October 1st at the Dealer Lounge Business Centre of the Koelnmesse exhibition centre.

The show is open to the media on Tuesday September 30th, with Wednesday October 1st being a Trade Day, and Thursday October 2nd to Sunday October 5th open for all visitors.

Since the move to Cologne from Munich in 2006, this is the first time that INTERMOT has promoted a specific Trade Visitor Day, with consumers only able to gain access by invitation.

 

To get your invitation to the free of charge IDN International Night at INTERMOT
(18:30 hours Wednesday Oct 1st) just email Sara Viney  (sara@dealer-world.com)

Promoted by International Dealer News, and hosted by INTERMOT and the show's sponsors, International Night is unique - the only 'meet & greet' business reception specifically for industry professionals (of all kinds) and unique in the motorcycle industry.

The 'Cologne' Show has always been regarded as the world's primary international motorcycle industry expo, and with the backing of International Dealer News this is your opportunity to meet colleagues from the industry in a relaxed environment as the show closes (at 18:00 hours) on the Trade Visitor special day.

In 2012, INTERMOT underlined its position as “the most significant motorcycle industry international business platform” with the number of visitors increasing to 55,000 – with a record proportion of those trade visitors (43 percent) being from outside Germany and an 8 percent increase in the number of countries represented.

That year also saw the introduction of the Business District, which was developed to bring together a number of expo initiatives that had been developed for trade visitors in prior years.

This year it is once again located between halls 4 and 5, with the Dealer Lounge as the central meeting point.

In addition to International Dealer News the business district is being supported by other motorcycle industry trade magazines in Europe such as World of Bike and Bike und Business in Germany, British Dealer News in the UK, L’Officiel in France, Moto Dealer News (Italy) and Moto Taller (Spain).

The business district provides exclusive exhibition space for vendors who only want to meet other professionals in the international motorcycle industry and provides facilities for all kinds for professional visitors to be able to make meeting appointments away from the exhibition booths.

Additional trade initiatives operated by INTERMOT include the Dealer Card, which provides show access privileges and the online Matchmaking365 service, which is an expo visit experience optimizer – it enables trade visitors to gain an overview of the suppliers of selected product groups in the run-up to the fair, establish valuable business contacts and place targeted requests.

Matchmaking365 is a free of charge, time-saving service that helps trade visitors maximize the benefits of their visit.

This year sees the international motorcycle industry celebrate the 50th anniversary of its expo involvement with the city of Cologne, and highlights and a timeline from past shows will be showcased along with an “old timer” exhibition.

www.intermot-cologne.com

Bradley Report

Storz SP1200RR Cafe Racer

STORZ Performance used a ’07 1200 Sportster as the starting point for its SP1200RR Cafe Racer build, which was done to showcase the company’s product range of parts for ’04 to current XL models. 

Parts used on the bike, which has now been sold to a private collector, include
a hand-formed aluminum alloy gas tank, fiberglass tail section with Saddlemen seat pads, Storz’ own production Ceriani 55mm inverted front forks, Öhlins adjustable damping shocks, billet rear sets, BUB 2-into-2 high-level exhaust, Performance Machine brake calipers and hand controls, Galfer Wave rotors, and 18in rims shod with Metzeler rubber.
Storz currently has a new development bike in the works and also has a new video of the company’s history online on its website.

STORZ PERFORMANCE
Ventura, California, USA
Tel: 805 641 9540
admin@storzperf.com
www.storzperf.com
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PowerSports Business has reported that a new analysis of preliminary state data released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) suggests that US motorcyclist fatalities are projected to have decreased in 2013, for only the second year since 1997 - by a probable 7 percent.
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Sabertooth Motorcycles is fighting an Arctic Cat lawsuit over their 'WildCat' registered trademark by filing a countersuit of its own, Sabertooth reported. It is reported that Sabertooth owns the WildCat trademark, having federally registered it with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its motorcycles and trikes, and been making use of it for eight years. Sabertooth say that Arctic Cat has tried three times to register the Wildcat name for its side-by-sides, but its efforts were denied by the USPTO each time because of the likelihood of confusion with its own WildCat trademark.
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Just as the Orlando, Florida based AIMExpo announced that it has now clocked up its 300th exhibitor booking for its second annual show in October, Dealer Expo organizer Advanstar said that it has "more than 125 companies already contracted to exhibit at the 2014 Dealer Expo," and that "nearly 2,200 retailers have registered for the (Chicago, December) event as well."
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Harley is recalling about 9,100 2013/14 FXSB and FXSBSE models manufactured from March 20, 2012 to March 10, 2014, to identify and fix a problem with the fuel level sensor signal. According to NHTSA "suspension variances may affect the gas tank mounting angle, causing the fuel level sensor to read inaccurately."
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Black Book editorial director Ricky Beggs has said that used motorcycle prices in the United States increased slightly from March to April, but increased significantly from April to May as auctions saw rising prices and more sales. "Prices are up across the board, and for the first time this year, by fairly large amounts for most segments." Cruisers are up 3 percent month-over-month, split almost evenly between domestic V-twins and metric units. The scooter segment is up 3.2 percent, off-road bikes are up 2.9 percent and street bikes and utility vehicles are each up 2.5 percent.

OptiMate Lithium

OptiMate Lithium 0.8A features specific program

THE OptiMate Lithium 0.8A is a LiFePO4 battery maintainer that “protects the battery in the most effective way,” according to manufacturer TecMate International.

Designed as an affordable single or 4-Bank optimizer that has been specified for protection and maintenance of low voltage, LiFePO4 battery technology features include a specific programme that recharges and balances cells efficiently and safely and a maintenance programme that delivers current to the vehicle circuitry “protecting and keeping the battery at 100% charge.” 

TecMate CEO Martin Human explained that “LiFePO4 starter batteries are becoming more and more popular as an aftermarket replacement. However, those batteries need special care to perform at their best, so we have developed a dedicated charger/maintainer for their regular maintenance.

TecMate CEO Martin Human

“The OptiMate Lithium 0.8A is the perfect solution to make sure that the often expensive Lithium replacement battery will remain charged at 100% at all times, with all 4 of the 3.2V internal cells balanced – thanks to the exclusive OptiMate Lithium maintenance programme that we have developed.”

The company says that for quick charging and saving discharged batteries, the “bigger brother” OptiMate Lithium 5A remains available from TecMate – with 5 amps of charging current available and advanced recovery features.

TECMATE
Tienen, BELGIUM
Tel: +32 (0)16 805440
sales@tecmate-int.com
www.tecmate-int.com

BMW Concept Roadster

BMW Concept Roadster

BMW still shows no signs of retiring its characteristic boxer-twin engine - it features as the power-plant in another new concept bike design, unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Italy, in May.
The Concept Roadster takes a different styling direction to the well received R Nine T that went into production as an anniversary special last year, and both represent different offers to the "Harley Beater" LowRide concept unveiled by former design chief David Robb at EICMA four or five years ago.

Ola Stenegard, the current Head of Vehicle Design BMW Motorrad, says of the Concept Roadster that "it is exciting to look at, and at least as exciting to ride." Citing the “the interplay between the fuel tank, seat and radiator" as being "modelled to perfection in flowing style", it certainly has plenty of urban ergonomic credentials and design ideas, but is clearly aimed at a younger wheelie-popping hooligan torque-beast market for which the BMW brand would be an alien concept, rather than the riding demographic mid-point at which the BMW brand is generally to be found.

As such this iteration of Roadster thinking is a robust Concept , and another tick in BMW’s box as they continue to back brand value reinvention with convincing design and engineering solutions - a streetwise minimalist street fighting ‘Beemer’ for the stunting generation.

Based on a tubular space frame with single sided swingarm, the power from the 1,170cc 125hp twin makes it to the rear wheel via a Paralever cardan shaft drive, and the self-supporting, aluminium seat/tail section is machined as a one-piece unit.
While the Brembo brakes are likely to feature on the final version (if this concept is to make it as far as production), the Concept Roadster's near race-spec Ohlins suspension is unlikely to be offered as standard at an entry level price-point, and while the stylised exhaust collector and upswept single megaphone look true-to-concept, even BMW’s engineers may struggle to get that design configuration through emissions testing and noise controls. 

www.bmwgroup.com

Küryakyn includes Victory options

New range from Küryakyn includes Victory options

KÜRYAKYN has expanded its product range with the introduction of new parts, which include options for Victory motorcycles. Among the new Victory parts are lower fork covers. Available in a choice of black or chrome finishes, the covers fit directly over the lower fork casting with no need to disassemble the forks. Küryakyn has the covers available to fit ’10-’14 Cross Country and Tour, ’10-’14 Cross Roads and ’12-’13 Hard Ball models.

Designed to work with the covers are the new upper fork shrouds from Küryakyn, which fit the same model selections. The shrouds are offered in black or chrome and dress the fork uppers without the need to disassemble the front end. 

Featuring a raised front toe kick and Küryakyn’s Kinetic design, the new floorboard inserts are said to increase comfort. Available in chrome or gloss black, the floorboard inserts are a direct replacement for the OEM floorboard inserts on ’10-’14 Victory Cross Country and Tour, ’10-’14 Cross Roads, and ’12-’13 Hard-Ball models. 

The expansion of the Kinetic range continues with the introduction of Kinetic mini boards, which combine the size and convenience of a peg with the comfort of a full sized floorboard. They measure 5in long and 4in wide, and can be positioned forward, back or center at almost any angle. 

KÜRYAKYN
Somerset, Wisconsin, USA
Tel: 715 247 5008
salessupport@kuryakyn.com
www.kuryakyn.com

Alto clutch plates

Viola V-Twin now carrying Alto clutch plates

S&S Cycle’s Viola V-Twin line of service parts for H-D and other American V-twin bikes has been expanded with the inclusion of clutch plates from Alto. Viola V-Twin is now stocking Alto clutch plates for use on ‘41-present H-D Big Twins and ‘57-present Sportster models.
Viola V-Twin has Alto steel clutch plates and friction plates available in separate sets. In addition, clutch diaphragm springs are available for later models. 

VIOLA V-TWIN
Viola, Wisconsin, USA
Tel: 608 627 1497
sscust@sscycle.com
www.violavtwin.com

Figure Machine 'Vision' line

Figure Machine 'Vision' line - Clearly Cool

FIGURE Machine’s line of Vision parts, which feature polycarbonate windows, includes a selection of air cleaners for both Sportster and Twin Cam applications.

The range includes the Vision-4 Sportster air cleaner. Assembled from CNC aluminum with a UV and scratch resistant polycarbonate window on the front, in a choice of clear or tinted, the air cleaner features an internal breather system. Also included with the Vision-4 is a 4.25in diameter and 2.125in tall HA-0300 K&N reusable filter. Offered in a choice of powder coat finishes (vivid black, black denim or blonde silver), the air cleaner is compatible with both carburetor and fuel injected models.

The Vision-5 air cleaner for Sportsters shares many of the features of the Vision-4 with the addition of a larger filter element. This option uses an E-3200 K&N filter, which measures 5.375in x 2.125in.

A second Vision-4 is made by Figure Machine for use on Twin Cam motors. It has all of the features of the Sportster version and can be used on ’99 onward Dyna, ’99 onward Softail, ‘99-‘07 Touring, and ’99 onward Twin Cams with S&S E/G Carbs.

The larger filter equipped Vision-5 for Twin Cams can be used on both carburetor and fuel injection models and is available to fit ’99 onward Dyna, ’99 onward Softail, ‘99-‘07 Touring, ’08 onward Touring, ‘08-Newer Screamin’ Eagle 58mm throttle bodies, and ’99 onward Twin Cams with S&S E/G carb.

In addition to its range of air cleaners, the Figure Machine range of machined aluminum parts also includes an extensive range of license plate mounts. The newest version is the company’s ‘Low Profile’ version of its flat tag mount. It is made up of just the essentials needed to display a license plate; only a mounting bracket and a backing plate.
Like Figure Machine’s other tag mounts, it can be mounted either horizontally or vertically, and the position is adjustable side to side.  

As part of this new product release, the company has also added a new mounting bracket to all of its flat license plate products, which lays the plate right against the rear shock for a lower profile look. 
The new Low Profile tag mounts are available in black denim, vivid black, blonde silver and chrome.

FIGURE MACHINE
Manassas Park, Virginia, USA
Tel: 866 900 4949
info@figuremachine.com
www.figuremachine.com

AMD’s International Aftermarket Directory

The Return of the King – AMD’s International Aftermarket Directory

We’ve been promising for 18 months, and with software and compilation issues now a thing of the past we are finally grinding our way towards completion of the 2014/15 edition of AMD’s acclaimed International Aftermarket Directory.
The 200+ page AMD Directory is the world's only specialty in-print (and now also digital) contact finder and buyers guide for the international v-twin custom motorcycle and aftermarket parts, accessory, performance, workshop, service and tuning industry.

If your inbox has not already been pummelled into submission by various missives from us on the subject, imploring you to check your listing with us, enhance your listing with our $195 special package or buy ad space in the Directory, then now is the time to do so!
With so many changes in the vendor landscape since the last edition was produced, now  is your opportunity to update the data we hold for your company. Altogether we will be listing nearly 3,000 businesses that are involved in the v-twin industry in some 100 or so countries worldwide.
Loaded with new features such as integration of the AMD Builder Book data and available for the first time as a platform-optimized digital edition and searchable download to the device of your choice, we are now into “final call” territory for opportunities to make this unique and uniquely powerful v-twin specific aftermarket reference source work for you.

For further information, or to view, amend or update your company information simply email sara@dealer-world.com