Yamaha is looking at rising inventories of unsold motorcycles and has decided to cut 2009 production by 24 percent. This year's production will be only about 260,000 units to adjust for the current backlog. Motorcycle stockpiles bound for Europe are twice normal levels while motorcycle inventories for the U.S. are up 50 percent. Yamaha has already decided to shut its main … [Read more...]
Lead Laws, Motorcycles, Clothing, Books and Toys
Many emails ( a LOT! ) have been coming in to The Kneeslider asking why I have not mentioned the issue of youth motorcycles and ATVs being essentially taken off the market due to the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The problem is, I don't know where to start. This incredibly far reaching law goes far beyond the children's off highway vehicle market, it affects … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Tax Deductions in Stimulus Package
The stimulus bill was signed into law yesterday and among the late additions is an incentive which allows motorcycle buyers to deduct the sales and excise taxes on their 2009 tax return. How much a buyer benefits will depend on the taxes paid and their personal tax situation, it's not going to be an enormous incentive under any conditions. Motorcycle dealers counting on a … [Read more...]
Corbin Pacific – Motorcycle Seat Maker Up For Sale
Corbin, probably one of the best known brands among motorcycle seat and accessory makers, is up for sale. Everyone knows the Corbin name, they make seats and a line of accessories for practically every make and model of motorcycle. Most of us have owned one or more of their seats, personally I've owned 3. This listing just came my way, the reason for sale is listed as … [Read more...]
CR&S Duu S&S X-Wedge Powered Cafe Racer
We just got word that the Italian builder CR&S (Cafe Racers and Superbikes) is working on a cafe racer type motorcycle to be powered by an S&S X-Wedge engine with displacement in the range of 2 liters. Although these images are early computer models, the basic outline is apparent, with a single tube backbone frame and single sided swingarm. Net weight will be close to 410 … [Read more...]
Privateer’s Garage – DIY Motorcycle Workspace
Privateer's Garage is a great idea. The concept is simple, you have a motorcycle and technical know how but no good place to work or you don't have the right tools for many repairs or upgrades you would like to do yourself. Located in San Diego, California, Privateer's Garage provides a fully equipped garage with lifts, professional tools, parts and whatever else you need for … [Read more...]
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