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BRP has reported revenues up by + 15 % and gross profit up by + 7 % for the first three quarters of 2017 . At $ 1,240.5m , revenues are a new 9-month record . The company has also confirmed that a second phase of investment to increase Can Am side-by-side and powertrain production capacity will go ahead and should be completed in 2020 .
Race legend Dan Gurney passed away January 14 , at 86 years young . We here at AMD Magazine are proud to say that we had the pleasure of meeting Dan and his son Justin a couple of times - when they were guests of S & S Cycle at their Lacrosse , Wisconsin 50th anniversary celebrations in 2008 - they displayed their new S & S 124 ” engined Alligator Motorcycles prototype production cruiser ; and again when they entered the bike (“ Instigator ”) in the Production Class of the AMD World Championship at Sturgis in 2010 . RIP , Dan .
Magazine publisher Bonnier has announced it is to reduce the frequency of Cycle World to quarterly as the winds of change continue to blow for the print consumer magazine ( and newspaper ) industry . Founded in 1962 by Joe Parkhurst ( who died in 2000 ) Cycle World is widely credited with having ushered in a “ golden era ” of quality objective , accurate and informed motorcycle journalism . It would appear that it is to be reduced to the status of being a picture book from now on , with Bonnier saying that Cycle World Cycle World is “ moving to a captivating , quarterly , coffee table-sized journal focusing on the art of the motorcycle .” Hot Bike magazine will be combining with Baggers “ to become the premier American custom and V- Twin touring publication ”, published six times a year . Sport Rider and Dirt Rider will no longer be print publications , Motorcyclist continues to be published six times a year .
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Moto Beach Classic reaches far and wide
The first Moto Beach Classic promoted by Roland Sands Design ( Bolsa Chica State Beach , Huntington Beach , California , October 14 , 2017 ) saw over 5,000 guests attend the one-day festival that has generated a veritable storm of internet and social media traffic . “ This was a passion project ,” says RSD , “ and our first attempt at bringing new eyes to two wheels through racing , surfing , art , music and custom bikes ,” and what started out as a “ wild idea has developed into a Southern California cultural explosion ,” according to one outlet . “ The one-day festival brought together Super Hooligan street bike flat track racing , drag and mini bike racing , No Limit stunt shows , surf contests , art , music , food , custom motorcycles and of course , the love for two wheels .” The Bolsa Chica facilities were said to have been “ at capacity and filled with lovers of all types of creativity and counterculture .” At the core of the event were the race pits , “ with over 120 hooligans , veterans and professional racers from across the nation orchestrated into a compact carnival . Teams brought makes and models of almost every motorcycle out there ranging from antique hand shift Indians and Harleys , to modern Ducatis . The smell of burning octane and brakes mixed with salty air and tacos made for quite the sight to
MSI Wheel Blanks
MSI Wheel Blanks is a new South Gate , California based distributor that claims to provide “ the largest selection of wheel blanks for the motorcycle industry .” “ Having offered big wheels for more than ten years , the opportunity to now offer all sizes was too hard to pass up ,” stated owner , Ron Loynds of Metalsport wheels . “ Bringing in Lizette Hotinger to help run MSI gives us a fast start . She brings more than 30 years of experience in the motorcycle industry .” Lizette said that she is “ excited to be able to offer the complete line of wheel blanks and accessories to the wheel companies . “ MSI will offer wheel blanks sizes from the 16 x 3.5 ” to the big one of 32 x 4.0 ”. In the near future , look for the 34 ” wheel onlookers on the Pacific Coast Highway and those hanging on the fences beachside .” Indian Super Hooligan Championship winner , Andy DiBrino , took home the lion ’ s share of the prizes , which included an Indian Motorcycle FTR750 as well as a $ 2,500 check from Bell Helmets . The event also featured BMW Boxer Cup races , and a vendor village with “ established custom motorcycle shops , hip vendors and brands , as well as motorcycle industry icons . Local dealerships including Orange County Indian , Kiwi Indian , Long Beach BMW , Irv Seaver Motorcycles and Huntington Beach Harley-Davidson were interspersed with brands like Moon Equipped , Cycle Zombies , Revival Cycles and Brat Style . Event Sponsors included Indian Motorcycle , Geico , Dunlop , Bell , K & N , Yamaha , Motul and Ducati Scrambler . Commenting on the publicity
blank , 3D blanks and hybrid blanks . We will also offer one-off blank short-runs to customer ’ s specifications . Adding to the wheel blank line , MSI will also offer pulleys , rotors and sprockets . We now feature a floating 18 ” rotor with new and improved buttons . “ Making MSI the one-stop shop for your wheel needs , we are adding a wide selection of tires including Vee Rubber and Shinko . Coming soon is a full line of hubs for Harley , Indian and metric brands .” sales @ msiwheels . com
generated RSD says that “ the true outreach and effects of an event are literally in the hands of the attendees . Our first year brought over 5,000 spectators , twice the anticipated number , but with the ability to connect followers through pre and post social media event content , the impressions are endless . “ The diverse grouping of moto , flat track , bike builder , artist , musician , surfer , photographer , culture maker and brands at the Moto Beach Classic is what makes the event so unique . With so many facets involved , it is a mash up of ideas all in one place with a true soul and spirit . It ’ s not just about any one thing , it ’ s about everything , all in one place .” Moto Beach Classic will return in 2018 , with the date yet to be confirmed but the organizers saying it will probably be the same weekend , 13-14 October . www . rolandsands . com www . motobeachclassic . com
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