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At the end of September , the U . S . Congress House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on
Innovation , Data and Commerce held a legislative hearing to discuss several bills within its jurisdiction . One of which was the REPAIR Act - one of the MRF ' s key legislative priorities . The MRF believes the ability for consumers and aftermarket shops to have access to the parts , tools and information needed to repair products is critical to the motorcycling community .
AIMExpo ( Las Vegas , February 6-8 , 2024 ) has partnered with Motorcycle & Powersports News for the education sessions on the Expo ' s ' Disruptive Thinking '. The collaboration will feature three focused tracks : Training and Talent , F & I / PG & A , and Marketing . " Symposium-inspired sessions to address issues at the forefront of our industry , including economic changes and forecasts , government relations , new-rider initiatives , and more ." Additionally , classroom-style content will deliver actionable takeaways for dealers and retailers . Expo features will include E- Bike Demo Tracks , Industry Party Powered by Turn 14 Distribution , New Product Central , 4-Wheel Showcase , 2-Wheel Custom Showcase , a Dealer Tech Zone powered by Transax Digital Retail and the MIC Business Center . Register at www . aimexpousa . com
Handbuilt Motorcycle Show - Revival Cycles has announced April 12-14 for the 2024 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show at Austin Texas ; www . revivalcycles . com
Designed " to be a true grassroots entry into the motorcycle world ," the KTM SX-E 2 provides " the ideal platform for young riders to find their feet - and throttles - as young racers ." The all-new model " rolls up to the
starting line as a real-world intermediary package , bridging the gap between mini-cycle and motorcycle , complete with modern , striking graphics , top-quality materials and high-end components .
Haas Moto Museum - ' The Motorcycle '
Featuring more than 350 top-class images of some of the most interesting custom motorcycle and restoration projects of recent years , ' The Motorcycle ' published by Weldon Owen International , " celebrates and showcases these beautiful machines as the pieces of fine art that they are ." The Haas Moto Museum in Dallas , Texas , houses a unique world-class collection that spans the history of motorcycles across 13 decades . From early prototype models that featured a gas tank simply strapped onto a bicycle to today ' s radically new designs that push the limits of imagination and technology - more than 230 motorcycles are chronicled . " Whether the unnamed stars of classic movies such as Akira and Easy Rider or the object of devotion in the lives of riders and collectors , the motorcycle
Greg Matter has been announced as the new Drag Specialties National Sales Manager . Greg has had a lifelong passion for American V-twin motorcycles and has worked in the industry for over 20 years , starting in Harley-Davidson franchises where he held parts manager and general manager positions . Looking to expand his knowledge of the industry , Greg joined LeMans Corporation in 2006 as a Drag Specialties Sales Representative in the Phoenix and Tucson markets . After 16 years in Arizona , he accepted the position of Dual Regional Sales Manager for the Parts Unlimited Central Region and returned to WI , which also allowed him to be closer to his family and grandsons . Greg says the opportunity also allowed him to work out of the
company ' s global headquarters , which has given him a better understanding of the business and insight into the company ' s vision for the future . Greg
has been a symbol of freedom throughout pop culture . ' The Motorcycle ' celebrates these iconic machines in this beautifully curated monography with sleek images and accompanying essays from the world-class Haas Moto Museum ." In addition to showing the evolution of motorcycles from 1899 to present day , this official museum monograph features 60 custom motorcycles - many of which were commissioned for the collection - from prize-winning builders from around the world including Mitsuhiro Kiyonaga , Maxwell Hazan , Jay Donovan , Cristian Sosa and Craig Rodsmith . The book was created in memory of Haas Moto Museum ’ s legendary founder , Bobby Haas . In the book ’ s forward , Haas Moto Museum cofounder and Director Stacey Mayfield writes : " This book pays tribute to a museum like no other , a diverse collection thoughtfully curated by a man like no other . Although Bobby was taken from us too soon , he is very much a part of this book . The words you will read about each of the motorcycles were written by him and stand proudly next to each bike in the museum . As you peruse the pages , I hope that you can feel Bobby ’ s spirit guiding you through the museum . It is strong and it is loud ." www . weldonowen . com
Drag Specialties Appoints Greg Matter as National Sales Manager
states : " I am grateful for the opportunity to again work with the Drag Specialties team and dealer network and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead ." Jeff Derge shared : " Greg and I both share a passion for the American V- twin motorcycles and were fortunate to be part of some great dealers early on in our careers . That dealership experience translates into understanding the market , the consumers , but most importantly understanding the needs of Drag Specialties dealers and the great suppliers we do business with ." www . dragspecialties . com
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