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WIRE PLUS LANDS AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR ROLLIES SPEED SHOP–Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to announce the addition of a new distributor located in Australia called Rollies Speed Shop. Rollies represents several of the top manufacturers located in the United States among many other world renowned companies and decided to go with Wire Plus due to the innovative high quality products they manufacture for the Harley-Davidson and custom V-Twin bike markets. All Wire Plus products are also easily installed by consumers and dealers alike and are extremely reliable.
Rollies was started 27 years ago by Rollie Callow, President and he continues to actively work in his company’s growth. Rollies services approximately 250 different dealers located in Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Indonesia and the South Pacific Rim. Peter “Rollie” Callow, started his career in the motorcycle industry after graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree at Queensland University.
It’s Rollies educational background as well as being a fully qualified motorcycle mechanic that gives him the edge in training some of the finest mechanics & technical support staff in the country.
Rollie is the proud owner of a state-of-the-art 18,000 square feet complex boasting many innovative features. The new complex is totally dedicated to servicing; customizing & making Harleys go faster.
Wire Plus makes a wide assortment of modular motorcycle wiring systems as well as the industry’s best state-of-the-art digital speedometers. These speedometers/instrument panels are available both in a rectangular shape which can be either flush mounted or mounted in a separate housing or in a circular housing which many of the top manufacturers use on their bikes as part of their OEM equipment. Wire Plus instrument panels feature super bright display technology for true daylight readability with a built-in light sensor for auto dimming for night riding.
For those interested in obtaining more information on Wire Plus, you can reach them at (620) 221-2417 or check them out online at www.wire-plus.com or email them at sales@wire-plus.com. You can reach Rollies Speed Shop by calling 07 3252 5381, email them at rollie@rollies.com.au or write to them at 10 Ross Street Newstead, QLD, 4006.
DRAG SPECIALTIES BLUE RIDGE RUN ATTRACTS DEALERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY–ASHEVILLE, North Carolina June 3rd through June 6th, 2007.The second Annual Drag Specialties Dealer Ride was, once again, a huge hit with dealers, vendors and Drag Specialties employees. For 2007 the ride was held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and was based out of the Crown Plaza Resort-Asheville.
2007 saw 143 attendees from across the country arrive in Asheville on Sunday June 3rd and take part in a truly wonderful week. An open house held at the Drag Specialties Flat Rock, NC distribution center, had dealers interacting directly with an impressive list of vendors brought in for the week. Dealers could visit each Drag Specialties vendor personally and ask questions, discuss future product developments or catch up on the latest each company has to offer.
On Monday and Tuesday, each participant could choose from two pre-selected loops through the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first was a slower paced, scenic ride from Asheville up to Johnson City, Tennessee, and then down the famous Blue Ridge Parkway with a stop in Boone, NC for lunch. This loop gave wonderful views of the mountains and traveled across the highest elevation on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River.
The second choice was a trip through Maggie Valley and over to Deal’s Gap, home of US 129 or better known as The Tail of the Dragon. Maybe the most famous motorcycling road in the United States, The Dragon boasts 318 curves in 11 miles and is a demanding stretch for any rider. Hugging Fontana Lake and the surrounding mountains, The Dragon gave everyone spectacular vistas and many photo opportunities. This loop ran across a portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway as well.
Also of note was a side trip to the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Every Blue Ridge Run participant who visited was overwhelmed and amazed at Dale Walksler’s devotion and commitment to preserving the history of American made motorcycles. The museum has an impressive collection of Harleys, Indians and other rare bikes manufactured in the United States and is a must see for any rider.
Other events included dinner each night, various awards for the week and plenty of time for each participant to gather and catch up with old friends or make new ones in the industry. With an already planned 3rd annual trip set for 2008, the Drag Specialties Dealer Ride is a “must do” on anyone’s yearly calendar.
Vendors included:
Alloy Art
American Wire Wheel
Arlen Ness Apparel
Barnett
Belt Drives Ltd
Dunlop Tires
Icon
Independent Cycle Inc
Legend Air Suspensions
Memphis Shades
Metzeler
Michelin
Mikuni
NGK
Performance Machine
Porker Performance
Saddlemen
Supertrapp
Throttle Threads
Vance & Hines
Z1R
Zipper’s Performance
OCC CLAN ACCUSED OF BANKRUPTCY FRAUD–1 of 3 Orange County Ironworks LLC on Stone Castle Road in Rock Tavern, the Teutuls other family business, has been accused of bankruptcy fraud.
Poughkeepsie, Three members of the Teutul family of Orange County Choppers fame defrauded the creditors of their family’s other business, according to a complaint filed Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
The complaint accuses Paul Teutul Sr. and his sons, Paul Teutul Jr. and Daniel Teutul, of engineering the fraudulent bankruptcy of O.C. Iron Works Inc. in order to avoid paying the company’s creditors.
The bankruptcy fraud complaint is similar to a civil lawsuit seeking monetary damages. The complaint doesn’t name a dollar amount, but court papers suggest the Teutuls and the iron works business could be on the hook for $1.3 million or more if they lose.
The complaint is not related to Orange County Choppers, the reality television phenomenon that launched the Teutuls to stardom. Instead, it focuses on the steel fabrication and erection business Paul Teutul Sr. built before he started building bikes.
According to court papers, Paul Teutul Sr. transferred that business to Paul Teutul Jr. The business was called O.C. Iron Works. Paul Sr. continued to serve as a consultant.
Paul Jr. then sold the assets of the business to Orange County Ironworks LLC, which is owned by his brother, Daniel Teutul.
According to the complaint filed by Bankruptcy Trustee Tom Genova, the Teutuls systematically moved the equipment, employees, accounts and other assets of the steel fabrication business O.C. Iron Works to a new company, Orange County Ironworks LLC, but the new company didn’t pay fair compensation. The Teutuls then had O.C. Iron Works file for bankruptcy, leaving creditors out in the cold.
The complaint also names Orange County Ironworks LLC as a defendant.
–KEN BIZZIGOTTI By Michael Levensohn, Times Herald
EXERCISE YOUR FREEDOM TO RIDE THIS JULY– Wednesday July 4th – Independence Day (U.S.)Wednesday July 18th – Ride to Work Day.
“We want to be free! We want to be free to do what we want to do! We want to be free to ride. And we want to be free to ride our machines without being hassled by The Man.”
Timeless prose from the movie, The Wild Angels.
BLOOD, SWEAT & 2ND GEAR-MORE MEDICINE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS–For years, Dr. “flash” gordon (yes, that’s his official handle flash as in fireworks, lower case to save time on the computer) has been dispensing practical medical advice with a liberal dose of dry humor through his “Medical Motorcycling” column in Motorcycle Consumer News. As a doctor who rides motorcycles, he combines knowledge gained from many years of medical practice with the straightforward no-nonsense style of a veteran rider.
Here is a new anthology of his more recent articles, available in August 2007 and at a special pre-publication price of $15.96, a savings of 20% off the regular $19.95 price if you order now. Pre-pub price will not be reflected on website, but will when we process your order.
— By Popular Motojournalist flash gordon
AMA RIDE GUIDE TO AMERICA–The “AMA’s Ride Guide” gives complete details on more than 35 special trips spread across the United States, from California’s Big Sur Highway to Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley to Maine’s rocky shoreline. Each recommended route is brought to life with the author’s lively road account plus full-color route maps and good photos of attractions and scenic spots along the way. Life is short.
Buy this book and get on the road yourself to see the best of this wonderful country of ours.
BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–He remembers his younger days when bikers were bikers and not lawyers, cops and real estate agents. “Not that there is anything wrong with that” he says but times change fast – maybe one day soon we will be riding Honda-Davidsons.
Ride Hard, BAR OWNER DOUBTS FIGHT OVER MOTORCYCLE LEAD TO MURDER–Harris County homicide detectives are investigating the death of Clarence Cambron Jr., 47, who was found dead in his home early Friday after a fight outside a bar in south Houston. Sheriff’s officials initially reported that Cambron had kicked over a Harley-Davidson motorcycle after he was thrown out of the Almeda Depot bar in the 14000 block of Almeda. According to sheriff’s officials, a man inside a nearby grocery store then got into a fight with Cambron.Cambron was found dead at 5 a.m. Friday by his father at their home in the 14000 block of Papdosa, less than a mile from the bar. Lt. John Martin, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office, said the case is under investigation. “We have spoken with the guy who had his motorcycle knocked over,” Martin said. “At this point, no charges have been filed. It will probably have to go to the DA’s office.” The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine an official cause of death. By ANNE MARIE KILDAY and PAIGE HEWITT Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle –from Rogue SUNDANCE OF TOKYO DID IT AGAIN–This unique bike is just great!!The job done by my agent in Nippon…………….. –Sheriff MAN WHO CRASHED CAR INTO BIKER SENTENCED–DAYTONA BEACH — A 21-year-old Daytona Beach man involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a motorcyclist without his lower left leg was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison on several felony charges. Ryan Mark Howell had been erroneously released from the Volusia County Branch Jail for a drug trafficking charge without posting bail — and was driving a stolen sport utility vehicle — when a Daytona Beach police officer pulled behind him on March 6, 2006. As the officer got a look at the tag from behind, Howell turned onto Nova Road without yielding to other traffic, police said. He struck motorcyclist Jay Fife in the intersection and kept going. Howell was caught after he fled, according to court records and police. Fife, an active rock climber and athlete, now lives in Arizona, where he attends nursing school. The 34-year-old Seattle native showed Circuit Judge William Parsons the prosthetic leg he wears and asked for a sentence that would protect others from harm. “My life isn’t over,” he said later.Six weeks before he slammed into Fife, Howell was released in error from the jail for time served after he entered a plea in a drug possession case, even though he had the open trafficking charge and should have been held on $150,000 bail, said his attorney, Michael Lambert. “In my opinion, I would say they are responsible,” he said later. “It’s unclear as to why Mr. Howell was released without posting bond,” court spokeswoman Molly Justice said. —- Jay Stapleton –from Joe Franks SPONSORS GRILL, THRILL AND DISTILL, AND ALMOST EVERYTHING IN BETWEEEN, TO LEND SUPPORT AND BRING NEW EXPERIENCESTO RALLY GOERS–STURGIS, S.D. – When you’re producing almost any major event, one of the important components is a category called sponsorship. Why is it important? Well, to be honest, it’s what helps “foot the bill”, so to speak. “In the case of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, corporate sponsors bring well in excess of $300,000 annually in cash, along with nearly the same amount in in-kind contributions, all of which are used to off-set the expense incurred in hosting the Rally for our 500,000-plus guests each year. More importantly, sponsors bring a whole new dimension to the Rally,” according to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s sponsorship agent, Ronda Gusinsky, President of OutSource Solutions, Inc. So, what is sponsorship? Here’s an example. Let’s say that you’re a stock car racing fan and you’re asked to name your favorite driver. Dollars to donuts, my guess is that you’d quickly name your favorite driver, followed by the number and “brand” prominently displayed on the car he drives. That “branding” is sponsorship. Sponsorship is essentially a cash fee or in-kind contribution paid to a property in return for access to the commercial potential associated with that property. Simply put, it’s “relationship marketing”, a partnership is formed between a corporation and event, like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, that provides the corporation with opportunities to create awareness, increase brand loyalty, drive sales, showcase products, etc. In return, the event receives benefits such as funding, product or services. “And, if done correctly, the relationship itself grows in a mutually beneficial way for both entities,” Gusinsky adds. “We have about a dozen and a half national and regional brands as corporate partners of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. ASE, Ford Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Motor Company were on board for the 60th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2000. Joining in 2001 were Jack Daniel’s and Pierce/Medtec. In 2002, Snap-on came on board. In 2003, local Sturgis business, Tom’s T’s. In 2004, GEICO Motorcycle, Coca-Cola and Budweiser. Da Bus, Ultra Wheel Company and South Dakota Pork Producers Council – Pork. The Other White Meat – came in 2005, followed by SONY Electronics in 2006. And, this year, we are pleased to welcome Alltel Wireless, the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building and PrairieWave Communications, our local media partner, to this prestigious slate. These are some of the most recognized brands in the world, and we’re very pleased that they have chosen to make an investment in the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,” Gusinsky continued. In addition to sponsorship fees, the sponsors also bring their own “brand” of unique and interesting entertainment and activities to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. For instance, this year, Jack Daniel’s is hitting the road to Sturgis with its new exhibit in tow. According to Dave Stang, Director of Sponsorships, “Seeing how we make our award winning Tennessee whiskey is always fun, but this year we’ve added a new area that captures some cool, unique pieces of the distillery. For complete information on 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally sponsors, go to www.SturgisMotorcycleRally.com and click on the animated logos on the upper right hand corner of the homepage. For updates on the 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Schedule of Events, log on to www.SturgisMotorcycleRally.com and click on Schedule of Events on the left side of the homepage, or phone 605/720-0800. THE UNITY RIDE ITINERARY 2007–Volunteers: Dr. Greg Offringa & Mr. Chick LutherStart: Precision Harley Davidson – www.precisionhd.com – HOG DAY TRIP Depart – 6/27/2007 Pawtucket , RI 0 0 269 Armistice Blvd Precision Harley Davidson HOG http://www.precisionhd.com Arrive – 6/27/2007 York, PA 400 400 Interstates: 95S to (NY)287W to (NJ)78W to (PA)83S Depart – 6/28/2007 Laugerman’s H-D HOG http://www.laugerman.com Arrive – 6/28/2007 Huntington, WV 417 817 30W to 15S to (MD)77W to (WV)68W to 79S to 64W Depart – 6/29/2007 Benjy’s H-D HOG http://www.benjyshd.com Arrive – 6/29/2007 Mt Vernon, IL 392 1209 64W(KY IL) Depart – 6/30/2007 Dale’s H-D HOG http://www.dales-hd.com Arrive – 6/27/2007 York, PA 400 400 Interstates: 95S to (NY)287W to (NJ)78W to (PA)83S Depart – 6/28/2007 Laugerman’s H-D HOG http://www.laugerman.com Arrive – 6/28/2007 Huntington, WV 417 817 30W to 15S to (MD)77W to (WV)68W to 79S to 64W Depart – 6/29/2007 Benjy’s H-D HOG Arrive – 6/29/2007 Mt Vernon, IL 392 1209 64W(KY IL) Depart – 6/30/2007 Dale’s H-D HOG http://www.dales-hd.com Arrive – 6/30/2007 Tulsa, OK 429 1638 64W to (MO)44W Depart – 7/1/2007 Route 66 H-D HOG http://www.route66hd.com Arrive – 7/1/2007 Amarillo, TX 344 1982 44W to 40W Depart – 7/2/2007 Tripp’s H-D HOG http://www.trippshd.com Arrive – 7/2/2007 Albuquerque, NM 285 2267 (TX)40W Depart – 7/3/2007 Thunderbird H-D HOG http://www.thunderbirdhd.com Arrive – 7/3/2007 Prescott, AZ 397 2664 (NM)40W to (AZ)89a Depart – 7/4/2007 Grand Canyon H-D HOG http://www.grandcanyonhd.com Arrive – 7/4/2007 VHPA Phoenix, AZ 50 2714 60 or 17 Depart – 7/5/2007 Buddy Stubbs H-D HOG http://www.buddystubbs.com –from Nick Roberts Continued On Page 3
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