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S&S Cycle: Recent new products from the Viola, Wisconsin home of ‘Proven
Performance’ include a carbon fiber version of the iconic Teardrop air
cleaner; a 50-state legal Sidewinder 2-1 with stainless steel header and 4.5”
muffler for Twin Cam and M-8 Tourers; a choice of complete M-8 cam chest
kit options; and a 50-state legal and CARB compliant ‘Grand National’ 2-2
full system with hidden crossover for 2018 and up M-8 Fat Bob Softails;
www.sscycle.com
Mustang Seats: Along with Kuryakyn, the Three Rivers, Massachusetts based
seat manufacturer is part of MAG’s Accessories Group, under the leadership
of Greg Heichelbech. Recent new designs include an updated addition to its
popular Fastback series - the all-new HighTail Fastback for ‘06-’17 Dyna and
‘08-’19 Touring models, with marine grade fiberglass seat pan and additional
diamond stitched option available as part of the Dave Perewitz Signature
Series by Mustang; plus the Wide Tripper for all ‘14-later Chief, Chieftain,
Springfield and Roadmaster models; www.mustangseats.com
that makes Tucker the ‘Good Guys’
again.”
Blackwell’s first significant role in the
powersports industry was as
President of Metzeler Pirelli in North
America, a role he had for nine years.
He then spent 14 years at LeMans,
initially as a pioneer of the Brand
He followed that by running PG&A for
KTM North America, then got a call
from Motovan, Canada owners Mike
and James Paladino. They had
completed buying MTA Distributing
from Larry Popp and wanted
Blackwell to head up the
headquarters operations they were
“make Tucker the ‘good
guys’ again”
National Cycle: Recent new products from the Maywood, Illinois based
manufacturer include a choice of three aerodynamically tuned 4.5 mm
Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate VStream windshield options for Indian
Chieftain and Roadmaster models, and a return to inventory for the popular
Heritage line of Beaded Heavy Duty windshields with the Heritage and
classic styles available for immediate shipping - including the much sought
after red and blue Beaded Heavy Duty windshields with separate
components. Available options include the National Cycle 5-bolt three- piece
beaded construction pattern and vintage style OEM 7-bolt pattern hardware;
www.nationalcycle.com
Maxima Racing Oil: With inventory now additionally being held locally for
dealers and their distributors in Europe, Maxima has developed a well
thought out V-twin oil and lubricants range for custom shops and authorized
dealers that incudes ‘Oil Change in a Box’ and custom oil filter program
options for M-8 and earlier Harleys; www.maximausa.com
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Manager role, and then for many
years as VP Sales and Marketing.
Blackwell’s twin passions are
motorcycles and bicycles, and after
LeMans he managed to scratch an itch
to return to his native California
working for the Accell Group, one of
the world’s leading bicycle, parts and
accessories distributors.
transferring from Louisiana to
California.
After three years as President at MTA,
another call came from MAG, and
Blackwell is now faced with what will
be one of the biggest challenges of his
life - to make Tucker an effective
competitor for the market leading
distributor he did so much to build
Avon Tyres: The big news from the British custom tire market leader was of
the launch of the next generation Cobra, the Cobra Chrome, and associated
sponsorship of the Freestyle class and winner at the 2018 AMD World
Championship of Custom Bike Building, staged at the hugely popular
INTERMOT Customized, Cologne, Germany, in October;
www.avonmotorcycle.com
www.AMDchampionship.com