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Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas fame has opened an insurance company called Fearless Services . “ We are all tired of dealing with insurance companies that do not know or understand motorcycles ,” says Lena Fairless Lee . “ Let us give you a hassle-free and accurate motorcycle quote . Fearless Services has saved people thousands already ; we also cater to all the needs of the motorcycle enthusiast ( auto , RV , home , etc .).”
For the 12 months of its 2017 financial year ( to January 31st , 2018 ) BRP Inc . ( Canada ) has recorded record revenue figures and says that just seven years after entering the UTV ( Side x Side ) market with its Can-Am brand , it is already in number three market share position in the highly competitive but growing sector . Gross profit increased by Can .$ 58.6 million , or 5.8 percent , to Can .$ 1,067.5 million for the 12-month period .
Elsewhere in this edition we report on the State of Florida having adopted “ autocycle ” regulations that allow the Polaris Slingshot to be classified there as a motorcycle but be ridden by car drivers without a motorcycle endorsement on their licenses . News now that the State of Hawaii has done the same , meaning that Slingshots can now be sold in all 50 U . S . states , with Hawaii being one of the 40 not requiring a motorcycle endorsement for it to be driven on the public highway .
In November last year , Yamaha WaterCraft Group has built its one-millionth ‘ WaveRunner ’ PWC ( a VX Deluxe ) at the Georgia facility where it has been manufacturing them for 29 years .
Following news that it had moved its U . S . headquarters to Plano , Texas , Canadian BRP , maker of Sea- Doo watercraft and Ski-Doo snowmobiles , is reported to be poised to spend some $ 385 m on acquisitions to expand its product line-up . Group sales in 2017 are reported at $ 3.4 bn , and CEO Jose Boisjoli is targeting growth to $ 4.6 bn by 2020 .
Although the number of overall road deaths in Germany fell in 2017 ( -0.9 percent , 3,206 ), motorcyclist deaths rose by + 8.6 percent over 2016 ( 689 ).
Tucker Rocky to Exhibit at AIMExpo
The American International Motorcycle Expo presented by Nationwide ( AIMExpo ) says it has added “ another industry powerhouse to its show floor ” with Tucker Rocky making its commitment to the 2018 show ( October 11-14 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas ). Kenan Ikels , Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Tucker Rocky , said : “ AIMExpo is a great venue to engage dealers and to showcase new products with our brand partners . The Motorcycle Industry Council produced show serves an important purpose as the place for the industry to come together for business today , while building a future path for dealers and the rest of the industry . That ’ s why Tucker Rocky will be in Las Vegas , and we invite our customers to join us .” As one of the leading distributors of motorcycle and ATV aftermarket parts , accessories and apparel , Tucker
Shelbyville , Indiana based Solenberg Performance has bought the Delkron manufacturing program from Cometic Gasket . The company says that it is “ focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction ” and that it will do “ everything we can to meet or exceed the market ’ s expectations . “ We have a full in-house machine shop , and Solenberg is the home of the
Rocky offers tens of thousands of products to its large dealer base and says it recognizes “ the critical role dealers play in the future of the powersports business ” and that it “ reaffirms its commitment by engaging with these dealers and joining the industry in Las Vegas .” Larry Little , VP and GM of MIC Events , said : “ As an important
Solenberg Racing 124 TC engine and , now , of the Delkron brand . The Solenberg Racing engine line comes from years of research . We use only top-quality parts . Our engines are some of the best on the street and strip . They are built 100 % in-house for quality assurance .” The name Solenberg has been in Harley performance for over 55 years . From racing stock bikes on the street distributor partner to dealers , Tucker Rocky is a key addition to the show . Research from prior shows indicates the top reasons dealers attend are to see new product and meet with their distributor , and we welcome the Texas-based company ’ s plans to do exactly that . www . aimexpousa . com
Cometic Sells Delkron Program to Solenberg Performance
Delkron ’ s Twin Cam " Touring Elite " big bore cylinder kit - the cylinders feature larger than stock fins and a 4.500 ” o . d . steel liner . Delkron includes a Wiseco developed , armor plated , moly coated piston with 1 / 16 ” top , 1 / 16 ” second and 3 / 16 ” heavy duty ring pack . Available for 113 ”, 124 ” and 131 ” configurations
to nitro funny bikes on the strip , they have long been one of the trusted and established ‘ go-to ’ names in the Midwest performance community . Noted for their Twin Cam flywheels and stock rebuilds right through to 131 cubic inchers that put out over 160 ft lb torque , Solenberg says : “ There are a lot of people out there that rebuild them , but we are one of the few that do it right . A lot of them use cheap Chinese made parts . Not at Solenberg - it ' s all genuine U . S . A . made components all the way and will be the same with the Delkron program . “ One of the legendary Delkron designs we ’ ll be building is the 135 ft lb torque 120 cubic incher , but as the only source for Delkron products , we ’ ll also be offering cases , TC cylinders up to 4.250 ", heads , complete engines , and so much more . Full list of parts to come .” www . solenbergperf . com
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