Fast Motorcycle Industry News

cyril-Huze-fast-newsLargest Harley-Davidson Store In The World Being Built In Scottsdale, Arizona. It will be a 146.000 sq-ft facility built on 4.28 acres northeast of Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale’s current 26,000 sq-ft dealership. It is expected to be completed in late Spring of 2015. The new dealership will include a 20,000 sq-ft service department, 87,000 sq. feet of underground parking and storage, customer lounges, an event space for concerts and shaded parking. The owner is GoDaddy founder Bob Parsons who also already has in his motorcycle shops portfolio the current Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, Go AZ Motorcycles, Spooky Fast Customs in Scottsdale, and Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson in Southaven, Miss.

2014 Daytona Bike Week Trauma Admissions Were Up From Last Year. These statistics come from the Daytona Beach Halifax Medical Center where most involved in wrecks end up. It’s the only area’s trauma unit. The hospital prepares for the biker invasion by scheduling additional employees and stocking up on blood supplies for transfusions. It keeps tabs on admissions during March Bike Week and the fall motorcycle rally of Biketoberfest. Bike Week trauma cases: Total trauma admissions: 50 (versus 44 in 2013). Deaths: 2. Helmet usage: 50 percent. Sex: 82 percent male, 18 percent female. Average age: 44

Steve Johnson to Retire From His Position As Chair Of The Motorcycle Industry Council Aftermarket Committee following four years of service, and from his membership on the MIC board of directors. Johnson, from Fort Worth, Texas, was the president and chief operating officer of Tucker Rocky Distributing for 12 years before retiring in 2012. Prior to Tucker Rocky, he served in several key roles within PepsiCo during a career there that spanned 26 years.

Polaris Acquires Kolpin Outdoors, Inc. To Enhance Offerings In The Powersports Accessories Market. Kolpin Outdoors, Inc. with annual 2013 sales of $3.8 billion is a privately held, Wisconsin-based company that develops branded and private label powersports accessories. Committed to innovation and growth, Kolpin is a leading aftermarket accessory brand delivering purpose-built and universal-fit Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) accessories and outdoor lifestyle products. This acquisition adds Kolpin to Polaris’ growing parts, garments and accessories (PG&A) business. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Kolpin products will continue to be sold under the Kolpin and Cycle Country brands, with customized private label products available through its Premier O.E.M. business. Polaris will further develop Kolpin’s established brand by applying its product innovation and engineering acumen to Kolpin’s operations, and leveraging its existing dealer and consumer relationships to extend the brand’s exposure.

Zero Motorcycles Is Recalling Some Model Year 2014 Zero SR Motorcycles. Due to a possible manufacturing defect, the motor rotor may contact the stator while riding. That could cause the motor to seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash. Zero will notify owners, and dealers will test the motor and if it fails testing, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9316 (1-888-RUN-ZERO).

4 Responses to “Fast Motorcycle Industry News”


  1. 1 Kirk Perry Apr 11th, 2014 at 11:40 am

    We’re getting the new S&S sliver-billet KN series oil pump for the video, from Bruce Tessmer. Lower oil pressure to the top end, with a by-pass to prevent over filling of the valve spring covers.
    So new, that S&S doesn’t even have a picture of it in their catalog. That’s a pretty historically-neat thing. I’ve ask if I can post a pic on my site. So, maybe we will, maybe we won’t, if they want to keep this pump under wraps. Of course, if they did, why would they let me get my mitts on one? 🙂

  2. 2 Kirk Perry Apr 11th, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    They (Bruce) said OK, you can post a pic of the pump. Should be here by 4-17, and I’ll put it right up.
    ~ Intended as a direct replacement oil pump, S&S billet oil pumps incorporate some unique S&S design features. Installations on engines from 1936–’69 can be a simple bolt-on, or the oiling system can be updated with simple drilling steps with the S&S drilling fixture. Engines from 1970–’72 require a drilling step and a plugging step. Engines from 1973-’80 require only the drilling step. Both steps can be performed while the engine is in its chassis. Installations on 1981-’99 engines are strictly bolt-on and require no crankcase modifications. Easy to follow installation instructions are provided with every kit. ~ S&S®, Viola.
    Features and Benefits:
    • Same width oil supply and return gears as the stock Harley-Davidson® aluminum pump
    • S&S pinion and oil pump drive shaft drive gears increase potential oil volume delivery by 25% over stock on 1972 and earlier engines
    • S&S pumps for 1936–’67 engines used with the S&S oil pump drive gears deliver 33% more oil than the original cast iron pump
    • Machined with an oil pressure relief bleed off passageway—relieves pressure build up on top of the valve to maintain consistent oil pressure
    • Oil pressure regulation bypass routes excess oil directly to the supply side of the pump—reduces the amount of oil returned to the tank, less foaming and cavitation
    • The standard pump cover allows total flexibility for oil system configuration with a number of oil feed and return options

  3. 3 Kirk Perry Apr 11th, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    How “new” is this (# 106-4688) oil pump? It’s on back-order until next week – or whenever it’s ready. It’s the definition of “New” – it’s unreleased. No photo exist yet. :^ )

  4. 4 Kirk Perry Apr 18th, 2014 at 12:20 am

    Knuckle Tappets & Guides • S&S Cycle, Inc

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