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According to Reuters , it looks like Harley is to be the beneficiary of the Trump administration ’ s environmental Protection Agency reboot . As part of a deal last year in which it agreed to pay a $ 12m civil fine and stop selling “ illegal ” aftermarket devices that “ cause its vehicles to emit too much pollution ”, Harley had also agreed to spend around $ 3m and enter into an agreement with the American Lung Association to retrofit or replace wood-burning appliances with cleaner stoves ! U . S . AG Jeff Sessions has barred such settlement clauses .
Indian land speed record legend Burt Munro ’ s Great Nephew Lee set a new land speed record of 186.681 mph ( 300.4 kmh ) on the 1350cc “ Spirit of Munro ” customized Scout in the MPS-G ( gas powered modified partial streamlined ) at the El Mirage Speed Trials in Southern California , en route to a weather dependent 50th anniversary run to celebrate his Great Uncle ’ s Bonneville derring-do at the start of August .
Kudos to Seacoast Harley- Davidson of North Hampton , New Hampshire , for agreeing to sponsor and host classes for a local 24-week Certificate in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology course .
Biker ’ s Choice issues sub-distribution policy statement
The issue of unauthorized internet re-selling and the damaging effect that this can have on their and their dealers ’ businesses has moved Biker ’ s Choice parent company Tucker Rocky to taking the unprecedented step of issuing a clear and unambiguous policy statement on the subject . The statement , issued by VP Sales & Marketing Kenan Ikels , concludes with a warning to anybody found to be abusing the terms of their account with the company . “ If we have reason to believe an authorized Tucker Rocky / Biker ’ s Choice dealer is engaged in the sub-distribution of the brands we represent , we will consider this a violation of our sub-distribution policy and end our relationship with the dealer in question by revoking access to our product data feeds , discontinuing shipments to the dealer and closing the dealer ’ s account .” To protect their network of dealers , Tucker Rocky / Biker ’ s Choice has adopted a subdistribution policy that states “ no dealer shall sell , transfer ownership or consign inventory of the brands and products we distribute to any person or entity the dealer knows , or may reasonably believe , has the intention of reselling to an end user through any third party marketplaces .” Ikels explains : “ We believe the powersports dealer channel is vital to the growth and expansion of this industry . Powersports dealers are the initial point of contact for the vast majority of new consumers . Protecting their ability to engage new customers and provide a positive brand experience is a priority for Tucker Rocky and Biker ’ s Choice .” He went on to say that “ over the past 50 years , Tucker Rocky and Biker ’ s Choice have developed the most profitable , relevant portfolio of brands in
Biker ’ s Choice & Tucker Rocky VP Sales & Marketing Kenan
Ikels : “ We have made a commitment to help dealers .
To deliver on this commitment , it is important for the brands we distribute to move directly through our authorized network of dealers and retailers to the end user ”
the powersports industry , serving the Street , V-twin , Off- Road , ATV / UTV and apparel segments . We have made a commitment to help dealers , who have a vested interest in the growth and the expansion of powersports to grow and expand their businesses . “ To deliver on this commitment , it is important for the brands we distribute to move directly through our authorized network of dealers and retailers to the end user , without additional intervening parties . Tucker Rocky and Biker ’ s Choice believe that this method of distribution enhances each dealer ’ s ability to provide a positive brand experience for their customers and to grow their sales and profitability .” www . bikerschoice . com
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