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Deltran , the owner of the popular Battery Tender battery charger brand , has prevailed in a 7-day federal jury trial on claims brought against competitor Noco Co ., ( Ohio ) for trademark infringement . The jury issued two verdicts , awarding Deltran actual damages as well as significant punitive damages . Noco ran deceptive ad campaigns on Amazon between 2015 and 2018 that used the Battery Tender trademarks to confuse consumers .
RumbleOn has announced a threeyear extension to a sponsorship of the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as the exclusive " Online Pre-owned Motorcycle Company " of the rally that started in 2018 . It will have a physical presence at the rally " where powersport enthusiasts can buy , sell or trade their powersport vehicles onsite , and interact with the brand at the prominent corner of 6th and Lazelle St ."
Powersports Business ( PSB ) has announced " an exclusive powersports dealer experience " - the PSB Accelerate Conference - to " bring together dealers and industry leaders to focus on key issues , business growth and future planning " at the Atlanta , GA , Hyatt Regency , on November 8-10 , 2021 . Features will include workshops , seminars , case studies and keynotes - " a unique experience filled with networking discussions , receptions and thought leadership ."
SEMA has welcomed the reintroduction of the RPM Act for 2021 , but says that a major effort is also needed to ensure that it passes into law . " Our voices have been heard ! After receiving more than one million letters from enthusiasts , the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act ( RPM Act ) has been reintroduced in the U . S . House of Representatives in the 2021-2022 session of Congress . The RPM Act must now be enacted into law to guarantee the right to modify street cars , trucks and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles , and ensure that industry can offer parts that enable racers to compete ."
Motorcycle Storehouse 2021 Catalogs
Two new Motorcycle Storehouse catalogs were recently published - a Volume 16 Master catalog ( aftermarket , nonmetric custom and performance parts ) and an extensively updated 2021 ' Lifestyle ' ( gear and apparel ) tome . Filled with motorcycle parts for 1903-up V-twins , the Volume 16 Master catalog showcases the core product lines that show how far MCS has come since its inception in the 1990s . Ever since that first catalog , the MCS offer has expanded each year and transformed the Netherlands based distributor into one of the powerhouse players of the European market . Close to 50,000 parts are featured over some 1,856 desk bending pages and backed by a reputation for excellent fill rates " this is a great tool for dealers to work with ," says CEO Robert Pater . " This new edition includes even more exploded views and the latest from existing suppliers - along with newcomers to the Motorcycle Storehouse vendor family such as KessTech ( Germany - exhaust systems ), Westland Customs ( DIY steel , hardware and more ), Rekluse ( Boise , Idaho - clutches ), Rick ’ s Motorsport Electrics ( New England ), Vity ’ s Design ( exclusive Italian design parts ) and Fox ( suspension ). " Our expanded ' Lifestyle ' offer is now more than 10,000 fashionable , stylish , practical ( or non-practical !) products that
Out now , the 136-page 2021 full line print catalog from Barnett Clutches and Cables includes all of Barnett ’ s American made motorcycle and ATV clutch components and control cable products for current street and offroad applications - from American V-twins to metrics to vintage classics of the past . Ordering information and application listings are provided for Barnett ’ s entire line of clutch and cable components including clutch plates , clutch kits , clutch baskets , pressure give dealers access to additional retail revenue streams and gives the riders in their area another reason to make them a regular ' Go To ' store ." There are own and famous name brands offering men ' s and women ' s helmets , visors , goggles , gloves , jackets , vests , hoodies , jerseys , sweat jerseys , sweatshirts , T-shirts , tank tops , overalls , jeans , riding pants , work pants , aprons , shorts , protective riding and casual shoes and boots , socks , caps ,
2021 Barnett Clutches and Cables Full Line Catalog
plates , clutch covers , Scorpion clutch components , cable assemblies , brake lines and more . To get your free copy , give Barnett a call or go to the website to request yours today . www . barnettclutches . com
beanies , tunnels , scarfs , luggage bags , tool rolls , back packs , pins , signs , key fobs , patches , decals and more . " Additions for 2021 include an all-new line of outdoor camping and adventure products , Roland Sands , Bobby Bolt and new collections of Roeg and 13.5 , all to help fuel your customer ' s need to spend with you !" motorcyclestorehouse . com
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