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Ohlins: One of the leading names in motorcycle suspension. Having bought
back 95 percent of the ownership share from Yamaha in 2007, founder Kenth
Öhlin finally implemented a succession plan last year that saw day-to-day
management of the suspension business he started in 1976 (at the age of 25)
to Henrik Johansson. The appointment guarantees continuity, Johansson
having been with the Swedish business for over 20 years, most recently as
Deputy CEO, with an emphasis on strategic planning and management;
www.ohlins.com
Koso North America: Launched last year, the company’s 6-piece gauge
package for touring models is described as a plug and play install for
FLHT, FLHX and FLTR models from 2004 to 2013. It fits the OEM housing
and connectors; www.kosonorthamerica.com
Speed Of Cheese: The brainchild of Mark Atkinson (his BMW Alpha was
winner of the ‘People’s Choice’ award at the Championship of the
Americas at AIMExpo), this is Mark’s parts and accessory business,
through which he is marketing some of the accessory designs he
manufactures for his projects, such as leather hand grips and bar end LED
turn signals; www.speedofcheeseracing.com
Metra Electronics: Described as "The
Installer's Choice", Florida based Metra
audio installation accessories include OEM
compatible kits for 2014 and newer Street
Glides, Electra Glides, Ultra Glides and
Limited models. They include an integrated
EITMS LCD screen and a radio interface that
supplies ignition power and illumination and
sends a health message to the bike – the
security light on the dash won't be stuck on
after removing the radio;
www.metraonline.com
Custom Round Table: Development of channels through which the market can reach the new generations of custom bike builders and riders, and
through which they can gain from the experience and knowledge that exists in the custom market, are important for the future of the custom industry
and for the new businesses that are opening up in it. At AIMExpo, the MIC’s collaboration with industry veteran Bob Kay and his development of the
Custom Culture dimension to the show and Custom Round Table forum for industry dialog are initiatives that could have huge long-term significance and
opportunities. The Round Table panel discussion and industry Q&A session at AIMExpo included, seated from left to right, contributions from AMD’s own
Robin Bradley; builder and Standard Motorcycle Co. founder Jason Paul Michaels; Brittney Olsen, antique motorcycle racer; Casey Potter, Creative Director
at Bell Helmets; Leo Attersby; Brian Schaffran of Skidmark Garage; Charlie Hadayia, Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice VP Purchasing and Merchandising and
Chris Callen of Cycle Source
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