RLINK , a New Cloud-Connected , Motorcycle Smart Device
Eagle , Colorado based REVER has announced an exclusive integration with RLINK , a cloud based , connected system providing motorcycle riders with “ cutting-edge security , theft detection , and cellular-GPS-tracking technology . The small GPS-enabled smart device easily connects to any motorcycle battery , is concealed under the seat and communicates with the REVER mobile application . RLINK , which uses cellular connectivity to communicate , delivers real-time motorcycle location , bike diagnostics , and security alerts 24 / 7 - directly to the REVER mobile app from anywhere in the world .
With a custom PIN that can be sent to the authorities , the theft tracking map allows ( temporary ) access to a motorcycle ’ s real-time location on a web-based map and the auto-tracking feature records routes ridden and allows social media sharing . “ This is truly a one of a kind product ,” said Justin Bradshaw , co-founder of REVER . “ Combining the navigation , tracking , and social features of REVER with the technology of RLINK , adds incredible value and peace of mind to our users . We are focused on creating a technology hub for connected motorcycles and RLINK is a fantastic step in that direction .”
Motorcycle Arts Foundation
The Motorcycle Arts Foundation ( MAF ) is a nonprofit company “ dedicated to the preservation and distribution of motorcycle arts .” Founded by Paul d ’ Orléans , Sasha Tcherevkoff and Corinna Mantlo , the MAF says it aims to highlight and promote the cultural and artistic aspects of motorcycling through film , photography , writing , and public works projects . The organization recently announced the launch of its official website , and launched its first public initiative - the Custom Revolution
motorcycle exhibition , with the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles , CA . “ The concept for Custom Revolution was to display the world ’ s most exciting alternative custom motorcycles from the best builders around the world .” The exhibition opened in April 2018 to huge success and will run until
“ RLINK offers powerful , real-time security alerts and 24 / 7 GPS motorcycle location status , and the ability to temporarily share that location with authorities in the event of a theft ,” said Avi Sandler , President of Aritronix , RLINK ’ s parent company . “ However , unlike low-cost GPSenabled tracking devices , RLINK delivers true value with high-quality components , leading IoT technology and unique features , such as motorcycle diagnostics . RLINK ’ s value combined with all that REVER has offer , such as finding people to ride with and discovering , tracking , and
March 2019 . MAF ’ s Paul d ’ Orléans Guest Curated the exhibition , helping coordinate the assembling of 23 motorcycles from eight countries and hosting the opening night panel discussion . “ I ’ m very thankful to the Petersen Museum for giving myself and the MAF the opportunity to come in as outsiders and help put together this wonderful exhibition ,” said d ’ Orléans . “ It ’ s a truly amazing collection of bikes and the interest from the press and general public has shown us these machines really can serve as art pieces in of themselves .” MAF ’ s Sasha Tcherevkoff and his agency Man & Moto , created , designed , built the online exhibition and produced the 121 page Custom Revolution
Bobber Garage Scoops Rats Hole Win
sharing rides is a major milestone for the motorcycle industry . REVER and RLINK are fundamentally changing the way motorcycles are ridden and experienced .” RLINK describes itself as “ the world ’ s largest motorcycle community available for free on iOS and Android . Since the app launched , REVER users have tracked millions of miles on motorcycle rides in over 125 countries around the world . RLINK is currently available for iOS ( Android coming ). www . RLINK . com
catalog that is available for sale at the museum and online . “ Custom Revolution is particularly interesting because it ’ s an artistic example of how the motorcycle culture has shifted in the past decade . We have seen the cultural decline of custom choppers and the rise of alternative customs ,” said Tcherevkoff . “ Historically , the general public has viewed motorcycles as utilitarian machines . We at MAF aim to change that . We are going to present some compelling projects that highlight the artistic purpose and huge influence that motorcycles have had on culture , love , politics , and how they have shaped trends .” motorcycleartsfoundation . org www . thevintagent . com
Respected Lichtenstein based custom bike builder Reini Servello of Bobber Garage won the Over 1000 cc Radical Class at the Sturgis Rat ' s Hole Custom Bike Show in August with ‘ Monarch ’, and secured the ‘ Choice Award ’ from Count ' s Kustoms of Las Vegas as the best motorcycle . First seen winning at the 2018 Swiss Moto Motorcycle , Scooter and Tuning exhibition at Zurich in February , Swiss- Moto and Rat ’ s Hole have a partnership arrangement that sees their show winner invited to compete at the Rat ’ s Hole show at Sturgis - this year Servello ’ s ‘ Monarch ’ not only won through but took a rare win there for a European builder .
A six-member jury chose ‘ Monarch ’ from a 60-strong field , stating that they were enthusiastic about the very carefully copper-plated and specially engraved Knucklehead engine from 1936 , the milled and unique wheel rims and the handmade exhaust system . The revolutionary painting technique by Marcus Pfeil can illuminate individual color particles from within the scheme at the press of a button . www . bobber . li www . ratshole . com
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