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Cycle Pro Service Parts Boise, Idaho based HardDrive (WPS) continues to add to its V- twin product line with several new brands and many new products from existing brands now available and ready to ship to its U.S. dealers - from National Cycle screens to ODI Lock-On V-twin grips, from Flo Motorsports adjustable levers and MX style footpegs to KB Super Duty Series pistons, BOSS and METRA audio products and a wide range of replacement service items from Mooresville, North Carolina based Cycle Pro. Cycle Pro new products in 2020 inventory at HardDrive include cam chain sprockets, clutch and brake master cylinder repair kits, caliper rebuild kits, fuel injectors and, for late model Harleys, oil pressure sending units. WPS/HardDrive completed a new 245,000 sq ft warehouse at Midway, Georgia, in January this year as an upgrade to its former Memphis, Tennessee facility. The company also completed expansions at its California facility and Idaho headquarters warehouse in 2019 - taking its six strong distribution center network in the United States (which also includes Texas and Pennsylvania) to over 1 million sq ft in total. www.hdtwin.com www.cycleprollc.com Indian JD 107 LE by Klock In what has now become a timehonored annual ritual, Indian Motorcycle has teamed up with Brian Klock and Jack Daniel's - this year for a Limited Edition Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse – of which 107 examples will be built worldwide to commemorate JD's Gentleman Jack whiskey. This is the fifth consecutive year the three amigos have united to celebrate American craftsmanship through an exclusive offering of a Jack Daniel’s-inspired Indian motorcycle, and the premier 107, a double-charcoal mellowed whiskey designed to embody Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack, a premier example of the legendary whiskey maker’s meticulous crafting process and a nod to the brand’s original gentleman distiller, Gentleman Jack himself. Features include new Ride Enhancing Technology such as Indian's all-new Pathfinder Adaptive LED headlight The Diamond Bar, California based Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced August 5 that due to COVID-19 and concerns that event facilities and services will be unavailable, the SEMA Show will not be taking place in 2020. "While both event organizers and industry members have been working tirelessly to deliver an outstanding SEMA Show in November, mounting and Pathfinder S LED driving lights and ClimaCommand Rogue heated and cooled seat. Riders will also receive the luxuries of the industry-leading Ride Command infotainment system, now with Apple CarPlay integration, as well as traffic and weather overlays, controls for Bluetooth and USB audio source, navigation and extensive customization capabilities. SEMA cancelled Milwaukee's Briggs & Stratton (founded in 1908), a "recognized global leader in providing power to get work done," has entered into a definitive stock and asset purchase agreement with New York based equity investor KPS Capital Partners, LP (KPS). Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of KPS formed for purposes of this transaction has agreed to acquire substantially all of the company's assets and assume certain customer, employee and vendor liabilities, and will act as the stalking-horse bidder uncertainty has rendered continuing with the event inadvisable. SEMA expects the decision will bring much needed clarity to an uncertain picture and will help exhibitors, attendees and partners plan accordingly." Recent SEMA Show survey results are said to have indicated interest in a possible virtual trade show with related live elements. SEMA will be working with industry members through a court-supervised sale process (known as a Section 363 process). Among other things, the sale agreement is subject to higher or better bids from other potential purchasers. Todd Teske, Briggs & Stratton's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Over the past several months, we have explored A full suite of premium amenities includes an upgraded 600 watt PowerBand audio system, heated hand grips, an adjustable flared Klock Werks windscreen, remotelocking slammed saddlebags and trunk and precision-machined wheels with a 19-inch front. Power is from the Thunderstroke 116 aircooled V-twin engine with 126 ft-lbs of torque. Pricing starts at $38,999. to determine interest levels on specific alternatives. "The SEMA Show is committed to furthering businesses in the automotive specialty equipment market, and to providing manufacturers and buyers with the best opportunity to connect, promote new products and discover new trends," said Chris Kersting, SEMA President and CEO. Briggs & Stratton Enters into Chapter 11 and Sale Agreement multiple options with our advisors to strengthen our financial position and flexibility. The challenges we have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic have made reorganization the difficult but necessary and appropriate path forward to secure our business. It also gives us support to execute on our strategic plans to bring greater value to our customers and channel partners. Throughout this process, Briggs & Stratton products will continue to be produced, distributed, sold and fully backed by our dedicated team." www.briggsandstratton.com 18 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - SEPTEMBER 2020 www.AMDchampionship.com