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
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