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FOR CHRISTMAS WE WANT TO REMIND OUR READER THAT CUSTOM CHROME ANNOUNCED A PERMANENT PRICE REDUCTION ON REVTECH DRIVELINE COMPONENTS– This is NOT a Sale! ? Custom Chrome is proud to announce the permanent price reduction of its RevTech Engines and Driveline Components. In an effort to further support our dealer network and their customers, Custom Chrome has put this reduced price program into effect on a permanent basis. These prices are in effect IMMEDIATELY and include both the Euro 3 and EPA Certified Engines.
This reduction is designed to achieve maximum value for the product line without compromising its margin value to the selling dealer. ?This is a worldwide effort and will go into effect by both Custom Chrome and Custom Chrome Europe,? said Steve Veltri, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
V-TWIN DEALERS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT 9TH ANNUAL V-TWIN EXPO– Dealers register to attend the Expo and submit shop and customer photos for the Industry Reception presentation.
Agoura Hills, CA? V-Twin dealers registering to attend the 9th Annual V-Twin Expo held this coming February 7-9, 2009 in Cincinnati have a unique opportunity to share images of their shops, customers, employees and events and popular Industry Reception held Saturday night February 7th, 2009.
?What better way to share your passion, than to show off your customers, employees and shop to the attendees of the largest v-twin industry trade show? The dealers submitting photos so far, are excited and are giving us a sneak peek into their corner of the industry,? explained Jim Betlach, Show Producer. Registered dealers can send their photo submissions for presentation inclusion to cgibson@paisanopub.com
The world?s largest V-Twin Expo trade show also recently announced seminars that demonstrate why the V-Twin Expo is the best. The 9th Annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati February 7, 8 and 9th, 2009 is not open to the public. The Expo is dedicated to dealers and exhibitors in the v-twin industry.
Scheduled seminars include:
The Untapped Markets: Selling to Women and Men Under 35Learn how to attract and sell to new target markets in your areaSaturday, February 7, 1:00 ? 2:00 PM
The Need for Speed: High Performance PanelLearn from experts how to turn the need for speed into shop profitsSaturday, February 7, 3:00 ? 4:00 PM
Survival of the Fittest Part IIPlan and prepare to be more profitable and busier next season. Successful shop owners share how they are doing it today!Sunday, February 8, 11:00 AM ? 12:00 PM
Combating Counterfeits and Knock-Off?sLearn how to shield your inventions and brands from counterfeitsSunday, February 8, 1:00 ? 2:00 PM
Motorcycle Dealers Insurance 101What you need to know about insurance from the bottom up.Sunday, February 8, 3:00 ? 4:00 PM
The Expo seminars are well attended and continue to be an integral part of the on-going success each year. ?Basically, we offer pertinent seminars addressing today?s business needs? explained Show Producer Jim Betlach ?attending dealers tell us the seminars alone are worth coming to the show for!? finished Betlach.
The V-Twin Expo hosted over 500 exhibitors in 2008 and thousands of v-twin dealers in Cincinnati at the Duke Energy Center. The V-Twin Expo remains the one show to attend for v-twin dealers.
2009 V-Twin Expo dates are set, be sure to mark your calendars February 7-9th, 2009. Registration is a click away at: www.vtwin-expo.com
WOMEN RIDERS NOW RELEASE–Modifying a Used Police Bike To Fit YouA WRN Reader Explains How–WomenRidersNow.com recently received a Reader Review from a woman who explains how to modify a used Police Bike to make it road worthy for every day use. Lee Ann Neubauer of Tinley Park, Illinois, writes: “I’ve chosen to ride a 2003 Harley-Davidson Police Road King (FLHPI) for many reasons. First, I had ridden one in a training class and fell in love with the way that it handled. U-turns are a piece of cake and the twisties are like dancing with the bike. The dual disc brakes are wonderful, as is the fuel injection. The full windshield allows for a more comfortable and relaxing ride in any kind of weather.”
She goes on to explain the virtues of a lot of the other features found on a police bike and then outlines what she modified to make the bike fit her. To read the entire review visit this link: http://www.womenridersnow.com/PublicFiles/DepartmentViewer.asp? ArticleID=1117
And to visit the rest of WomenRidersNow.com, click on the logo.
–Genevieve Schmitt
WomenRidersNow.com
Motorcycling News & Reviews
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND BUELL ANNOUNCE PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP OF 2009 AMA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE–Harley, Buell and AMA Partner to Celebrate Women Riders.
MILWAUKEE (Dec. 22, 2008) ? Harley-Davidson and Buell are thrilled to announce their Presenting Sponsorship of the 2009 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) International Women & Motorcycling Conference. From August 19-22, women will celebrate the freedom and control that comes with taking to the open road on two wheels at the fifth AMA Women?s Conference in scenic Keystone, Colo.
This will be the second time the Motor Company has been the Presenting Sponsor of the conference, which will offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for thousands of women riders to come together and enjoy the camaraderie, scenic roads and informational seminars during the conference.
According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, women now account for 12.6 percent of all motorcycle riders, a 29 percent increase since 2003. As a reflection of this trend, the AMA has seen an increase in conference attendance over the years and anticipates that it will double at the 2009 event with more than 2,200 participants.
?Harley-Davidson and Buell are excited to be very involved with this incredibly important ? and fun ? event to bring together thousands of women riders,? said Leslie Prevish, Women?s Outreach Manager, Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “The Motor Company has been committed to encouraging women to ride for decades ? even marketing the 1920 Sport model as ?The Woman?s Outdoor Companion.? Being the main sponsor of the AMA conference is another example of how Harley-Davidson continues to promote and support women in the sport of motorcycling.?
“The AMA could not be more pleased to welcome Harley-Davidson and Buell as the presenting sponsors of the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference,” said AMA Marketing and Special Events Manager Tigra Tsujikawa. “This highly anticipated event brings the very best of the motorcycling world to women motorcyclists. It’s going to be a first-class conference, and we are excited to align ourselves with the world-class products and people of Harley-Davidson and Buell.”
In addition to a wide range of daily workshops, conference attendees will have the opportunity to demo new bikes, shop for the latest gadgets and gear at the vendor marketplace, and enjoy after-hours social activities. The conference is not restricted to women only ? attendees are encouraged to register their spouses, partners, family and friends. Keystone is located just 90 miles west of Denver. With the picturesque Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, riders will be able to take advantage of the scenic riding opportunities in the area, including some legendary two-lane, off-road and dual-sport adventures.
Reserve Your Spot
The fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference will be held at the Keystone Resort & Conference Center in Keystone, Colo., on Aug. 19-22, 2009. Lodging reservations can be made by calling (800) 258-0437; mention group code CZ0AMAW. Early in 2009, the AMA will provide conference registration information at www.womenandmotorcycling.com. Sign up for conference email alerts by e-mailing the AMA at info@womenandmotorcycling.com.
–Tara M. Person
CUSTOM CHROME ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW DEALER E-STORE AT WWW.CUSTOMCHROME.COM– Effective ImmediatelyCustom Chrome has developed a new research and shopping mechanism for consumers to browse the entire Custom Chrome catalog and then place their orders directly through their local dealers using the NEW Custom Chrome e-Store. This valuable tool is available to retail customers at www.customchrome.com.
Custom Chrome recognizes that in today?s world, e-commerce is a viable way for motorcycle enthusiasts to shop in the comfort of their own home or office. ?We understand that consumers do the majority of their research through magazines and online? said Steve Veltri, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Custom Chrome. ?It was for that reason we chose to develop a way in which that research could then be directed back to our valuable dealer network for an immediate transaction rather than leaving our site and trying to find another source for their purchases?.
The Custom Chrome e-Store allows consumers to choose a local dealer near them to place their order with and then begin or continue to develop a relationship that spans past their initial purchase. ?Custom Chrome will continue to support its dealer network and therefore needed to find a way to direct those consumers browsing our website to our valuable dealer network? said Holger Mohr, CEO of Custom Chrome. ?The Custom Chrome website remains a very busy place for consumers who are looking to find their next upgrade or performance enhancement? Mohr went on to say. ?We felt it was our duty to create the necessary tool needed to turn that consumer research into direct dealer sales right here on our website?.
The Custom Chrome e-Store allows full access to every section of the Custom Chrome catalog, its vendor?s products, and provides a ?Suggested Retail Price? for those products fitting the criteria. Pricing will vary depending on local taxes and handling charges depending on the dealer.
?We have been very careful during this development to respect and honor those vendors having policies regulating Internet Sales? said Kurt Peterson, Media and Events Manager for Custom Chrome. ?Those vendor relationships, like the one we have with S&S Cycle, Inc., are critically important and working with them to maintain their brand integrity as well as supporting the dealer network had to be first on the list?.
To learn more please visit: www.customchrome.com.
DIRECT FROM THE BIKERNET UNIVERSITY WE BRING YOU OUR FIRST LANGUAGE LESSON–
1. Cheese
The teacher told Pepito to use the word cheese in a sentence. Pepito replies: ‘Maria likes me, but cheese fat.’
2. Mushroom
When all of my family get in the car, there’s not mushroom.
3. Shoulder
My friend wanted to become a citizen but she didn’t know how to read so I shoulder.
4. Texas
My friend always Texas me when I’m not home wondering where I’m at!
5. Herpes
Me and my friend ordered pizza. I got my piece and she got herpes.
6. July
Ju told me ju were going to that store and July to me! ‘Julyer!’
7. Rectum
I had a lot of cars but my wife rectum!
8. Juarez
One day my gramma slapped me and I said, ‘ Juarez your problem?’
9. Chicken
I was going to go to the store with my wife but chicken go herself.
10. Wheelchair
We only have one enchalada left, but don’t worry, wheelchair.
11. Chicken wing
My wife plays the lottery so chicken wing.
12. Harassment
My wife caught me in bed with another women and I told her, honey, harassment nothing to me.
13. Bishop
My wife fell down the stairs, so I had to pick the bishop.
14. Body wash
I want to go to the club but no body wash my kids.
15. Green Pink Yellow
When the phone green, I pink it up, and say, ‘Yellow?’
–from Bob Clark
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse 2008 Finale Helps Raise Money and Toys for Children–HOLLYWOOD, FLA -December 18, 2007 – The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse made it’s final stop for 2008 at the Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson “Bikers Bash” on Friday, December 12th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The night of entertainment and fund-raising was underwritten by the Seminole Tribe of Florida with all proceeds from live and silent auctions going to the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County.
Earlier in the day, the weekend festivities officially kicked off with a police escorted motorcycle ride from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to the Admirals Club Marine Academy, Sunrise Harley-Davidson and along the beach concluding at Quarterdeck Restaurant. The “Bikers Bash” celebration on Friday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino featured an intimate performance by Big Kenny from Big and Rich, songwriter and former Aerosmith bandmate, Richie Supa, Grammy Award winning songwriter Brett James and NASCAR legend Kyle Petty who also performed (not everyone knows Kyle had a recording contract in his earlier years). Other celebrities were also there to lend their support to the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County including supermodel Niki Taylor, NASCAR driver Burney Lamar, retired NBA All-Star Glen Rice, TV stars Ami James and Yoji from the hit show Miami Ink.
The weekend of events culminated on Sunday, December 14th, with the title sponsor, Seminole Tribe’s “South Florida President’s Council 21st Annual Christmas Toys in the Sun Run.” This is recognized as the world’s longest motorcycle parade and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital as well collected over 20,000 toys for children. The 25- mile ride with over 30,000 motorcycles was lead by The Seminole Tribe, featured builders Dave Perewitz, Donnie Smith, Eddie Trotta and Athena “Chickie” Ransom from Vagabond Choppers and the list of celebrities.
The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will kick off 2009 at the Doghouse on Main Street during Daytona Bike Week.
Title sponsor of the Roadhouse, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is South Florida’s leading entertainment destination featuring 50 live action poker tables and 2,400 of the most popular gaming machines on the casino floor including a new, non-smoking gaming room. The room offers ATM and redemption machines and its own Players Club Booth. This latest enhancement makes Seminole Hard Rock the largest casino in Florida with more than 140,000 square feet of gaming space.
This Four-Diamond, AAA rated, 500-room hotel offers 17 restaurants and lounges, 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting room space, a full-service, European-style spa, environmentally friendly hand car wash and auto detail salon, and 22 retail shops and 11 nightclubs in Seminole Paradise. Entertainment aficionados can enjoy national and international musical acts, comedic performances, and more in Hard Rock Live–a state-of-the art and acoustically-sound arena located on property. Lucky Street parking garage offers guests an additional 2,300 spaces for parking. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) exit Stirling and travel west (1 Seminole Way) in Hollywood, Florida. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1-800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.
Ken Conte
970.227.3588
BREW DUDE DOES FRAMES–BREW Bikes wants to remind everyone what we do. We build frames and also do frame alternations. This is all done by BREWdude at his new location back on the farm. Along with the frames he offers complete builds, welding, machining and powdercoating.
Contact BREW Bikes LLC
336-385-brew
www.brewracing frames.com
Thanks,
Steve-brewdude
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