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...]
Harley-Davidson “Build It and Win It†Winner Announced
One nice way to get a new bike is to win one and Harley Davidson just announced the winner of their Build It and Win It contest. Libby Hitchcock used the interactive web tool to configure a new Harley Davidson Cross Bones just the way she thought it should be and now she owns it. When you see contests like that, it doesn't hurt to spend a little time putting something together, … [Read more...]
Stimulate the Economy – Buy a Motorcycle
If you've been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the right moment to buy a new motorcycle, your moment has arrived. Is your collection missing something to make it complete? There's no time like the present to complete it. Are you thinking a vintage bike would be fun to own? I think you're right. Do you want to try your hand at restoring a tired old classic? There are … [Read more...]
Oldest Honda Motorcycle Dealer in US Closes Doors
University Honda Yamaha of Seattle, Washington has gone out of business. First Honda dealer in the US, it was established in 1959 by Gilbert Eaton who ran it until 1967, it has twice changed hands, the current owner, Pete Wicken, has owned it outright since 1984. The site's home page simply reads: We regretfully announce that after 50 years of business University … [Read more...]
Get Harley Stock with Your Harley Davidson Purchase
At least one dealer has an idea to get more customers, Milwaukee Harley Davidson says if you buy a 2008 model Harley Davidson from them, they'll throw in 100 shares of Harley Davidson stock. Buy a 2009 model and get 50 shares. As I write this, HOG is trading at $16.31 per share, you do the math. Given the recent troubles getting buyers to pull out their checkbook, this might … [Read more...]