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H-D has ratified new collective bargaining agreements with the three Unions representing employees at the Menomonee Falls , WI facility - the United Steelworkers Local 2-209 and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 78 , United Steelworkers Local 460 at the Tomahawk , WI facility .
Performance Brokerage Services has announced that Signature Harley-Davidson of Perrysburg , Ohio , has been acquired by Evan Schipper . Founded in 2000 and located just off Interstate 75 , the dealership serves the Toledo and surrounding communities . Part of the H-D industry since 2006 , the Schipper family owns four Harley-Davidson dealerships in Fort Wayne , Indiana ; Louisville , Kentucky ; St . Louis , Missouri , and Evansville , Indiana .
Mitchell , SD based Klock Werks has acquired the Wedge Fairing brand following the recent passing of its respected Bill Blackmore . Brian Klock said : " Bill was a visionary in the motorcycle community . As the driving force behind the revolutionary Wedge Fairing Kit , he left behind a legacy of excellence and ingenuity that has greatly impacted mid-displacement bike riders worldwide ." Prior to Blackmore ' s passing , Klock Werks had collaborated with him to develop a Flare Windshield specifically for the Wedge Fairing . This collaboration fostered a strong connection between the Klock Werks team and Bill , laying the foundation for a seamless transition following his passing .
AMA has added a Bagger Class to the vintage road-racing schedule at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days on the freshly repaved curves of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington , Ohio , during 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days , July 26- 28 . In partnership with Bagger Racing League , the Baggers will run on Saturday July 27th .
Hawg Halters - 25 Years of Innovation
Founded in 1999 , Hawg Halters Inc . " challenged the status quo of a rapidly evolving V-twin industry at that time - creating an award-winning product line of stylish and highly technical parts - HHI has carved out a leading position in the marketplace for its Dahlonega , Georgia manufactured parts ." Great parts don ’ t just happen . As Mark Thompson says : " They come from constant evolution and adoption of industry-leading technologies and processing systems . Constant monitoring of the latest CAD and solids-based computer systems lead to the fine-tuning of product design and execution . " Materials choices are among the most important decisions a motorcycle parts manufacturer can make . We carefully select raw materials of the highest quality , including customdeveloped 6061 aircraft grade billet aluminum , made to our own specifications . High-strength steel alloys and the latest stainless steel materials all contribute to delivering the best performing products in their
Mark and Beth Thompson categories . " Hawg Halters now proudly manufactures classic V-twin performance parts , including our popular 4 and 6 piston billet calipers , triple trees , Road Hawg wide tire kits , billet fork leg kits , front ends , forward controls , the X Series of bolt-on neck rake kits and our recently introduced Performance Bagger billet swingarm ." Unveiled at Daytona Bike Week this year , the new swingarm is a classic example of how HHI continues to respond to the ongoing evolution of the V-twin marketplace and a classic example of the innovation that is the HHI hallmark .
" Manufacturers should help to drive the emergence of new product sectors and the business opportunities that their dealers have . We are proud of having done so regularly throughout our 25-years . " For example , HHI has been one of the handful of manufacturers who have been at the forefront of helping the Performance Bagger segment to grow , with key new products making it accessible to more riders . We have been leading the way with successive new product designs - such as our evolutionary Dominator mid-control
kit , the Dominator billet swingarm , a new Dominator axle adjuster and integral shock relocator kit , the Dominator stock replacement billet triple tree for both on track and street application and new six-piston billet radial front and rear brake caliper kits . " Here at HHI we ride what we build and believe that our commitment to quality allows us to deliver the finest American made products for the V- twin motorcycle ." www . hawghalters . com 64 AFTERMARKET MOTO DESIGN - MAY 2024 www . AMDmag . com