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BMW Motorrad has marked production of its 1,000,000th GS model with a boxer engine at its Berlin-Spandau factory - a BMW R 1250 GS . BMW motorcycles have been manufactured in Berlin since 1969 and the BMW Motorrad GS models with boxer engines since 1980 .
Family owned , Temecula , California based MotoDoffo Wines has been named the Official Wine of The Sturgis Buffalo Chip . " This marks the first ever partnership of its kind and will bring the wine tasting experience to the thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts that flock to South Dakota each year for the legendary motorcycle rally ." www . motodoffo . com
The National Powersports Dealer Association ( NPDA ) has celebrated the second anniversary of its founding in May 2021 . Established to " serve the needs and interests of all powersports industry dealers ", membership has grown from 200 a little over a year ago to more than 300 dealerships , including Harley-Davidson , mainstream metric dealers and independent ( non-franchised ) shops . Chaired by Bob Althoff ( of AD Farrow , Columbus , Ohio fame ) the Board of Directors of seven men and three women are dealers from Alaska to Virginia , Ohio to Texas . www . npda . org
Ohio based B ' laster has been named as the Official Rust Remover of 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield - taking place from July 21-23 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington , Ohio . www . BlasterProducts . com
Motorcycle shipping specialist Federal Motorcycle Transport is to return as co-sponsor the 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield Swap Meet , July 21-23 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington , Ohio .
Kenda Tire is returning as the Official Tire of the 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield , which takes place July 21-23 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington , Ohio . www . KendaTire . com
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new way to connect on and off the road , while ensuring we deliver unique and tailored content to really make their experience with the brand as personalized as possible ." Harley says that H-D Membership will offer riders and non-riders " new benefits to further unlock the benefits of the unique moto-culture community ," including a new app experience . The revamped H-D app , now exclusive for members , " has been designed to connect and engage with the wider community . " Members can now explore new digital and social tools that enable sharing of experiences , and for members to learn and be inspired by each other . With the help of member profiles , member groups , ride planning
For the second time in a little over 12 months , Harley has suspended production due to a brake system component issue . In June the company announced that it had been notified of a potential quality issue relating to brake hose assemblies provided by a tier-2 supplier - Manchester , New Hampshire based Proterial Cable America (" PCA "), a " portfolio company " of Bain Capital that supplies Harley ' s tier- 1 brake system suppliers . " Following this notification , Harley- Davidson will be running limited motorcycle manufacturing operations at its York facility . This is a new supplier quality issue , separate from the matter and sharing and numerous other tools , members can engage both on and off the road , making these new offerings exciting additions to maximize the H- D experience ." There will also be " unique and personalized content . H-D Membership creates special access to the H-D brand . Tailored to a member ' s individual lifestyle and riding interests , members will have access to information on new products , special membership events , curated H-D content ( including educational riding , moto-culture inspiring , H-D community ), and much more . " Expanded services will provide highvalue benefits both on and off the bike such as roadside assistance , motorcycle service , unique member products and more . Additionally , members gain access to exclusive
that caused the production suspension in May 2022 ." Based on the latest information provided by PCA , Harley-Davidson said that it anticipated that it will have been able to resume full motorcycle manufacturing operations at its York facility on June 26 , 2023 . The company does not expect its international production to be meaningfully impacted . Jochen Zeitz , Chairman , President and CEO , Harley-Davidson , said : " While retail sales have improved in the quarter , as we had expected , we have a strong inventory position in the network to help us navigate through this situation - our teams are working benefits and special offers through collaborations with Hilton , SiriusXM , AT & T , EagleRider Rentals , the Fuel Rewards program at Shell and Tentrr ( two-wheel friendly camping ). " The new membership program will see members earn points for purchases of H-D products at participating Harley-Davidson dealerships and online at H-D . com . Members will also earn rewards for engaging with the community by sharing great content , riding together , attending events and completing challenges . " Members who also hold the Harley- Davidson Visa card can earn even more points and enjoy extra redemption options and benefits . " H-D Membership seeks to engage the broader riding community and H- D brand fans , extending support to members who are new to the sport and further promoting an inclusive , positive moto-culture community . " On or off the bike , H-D Membership connects , empowers and rewards our community , enhancing the H-D experience . Members can download the H-D app to stay up to date on special events , including the Harley- Davidson Homecoming Festival , July 13-16 , 2023 ." h-d . com / membership
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very hard to minimize the impact on the business ." The recently launched 2023 CVO Road Glide and Street Glide motorcycles do not utilize these brake hose assemblies .
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