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China Taxes Encourage Small Motorcycles

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Just about a week ago, Harley Davidson announced their first dealer will open in China next month. What is China doing to encourage the motorcycle business? According to Gaijin Biker, the Chinese have cut taxes on motorcycles in the 250cc and smaller category from 10% to 3%. All Harley has to do now is fill their Chinese dealership with 250cc bikes and they should sell like … [Read more...]

AMA Looking For New President and Staff

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After all of the controversy earlier this year and the announced shakeup at the AMA, the AMA appears to be looking for a few new people including a new president as well as staff members in the race operations and marketing areas. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. AMA racing jobs AMA Searching for NewPresident … [Read more...]

Advertising the New Vmax

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One of our readers left a great suggestion on our Vmax ideas post. All of the comments are usually directed toward technical issues or styling but Ahmed J, suggested someone for Mr Max's introductory advertising campaign. "Get Samuel L. Jackson to dress up like the Movie Pulp Fiction and Describe the New V-Max at release....." That is absolutely perfect! Just think, the … [Read more...]

Screamin’ Eagle Exhaust Going Away

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A few weeks ago I mentioned Harley Davidson wants Harley riders to tone it down a bit. Straight pipes can lead straight to anti noise ordinances that affect everyone and once you get someone on city council playing to the voters, those restrictions can be pretty harsh for all bikers. In this morning's mail, I received my regular newsletter from our local Harley dealer which … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Trends – Declining Trend 2

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Every motorcycle company wants one, the mass produced category killer, the one model that does it all and everyone wants it. Turn them out by the tens or hundreds of thousands because their appeal is universal. Well, dream on. The motorcycle world has become far more fractured and segmented and more riders want something a little different. Their needs are specific or their … [Read more...]