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February 9, 2011

IN THIS ISSUE
Rick Fairless
Sturgis rally rules
Test drive lawsuit
John Parham
Dayton closings
Custom cushions
Harley customs

RICK FAIRLESS: How to star in your own empire
“So you want to be a TV star? Well, let me tell you, it’s not what you think it is. Yes, I have been blessed with the opportunity to be on national television several times, but just getting your mug on TV isn’t going to make you successful. You still have to work hard to make it work for you.”  (Note: Meet Rick in person Friday, Feb. 18, at Dealer Expo.) More...


Sturgis City Council sets 2011 rally vendor guidelines
Vendors for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will have seven days beforehand to set up their tents and four days to take them down afterward, under an ordinance the council approved this week. More...

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LARRY WINGET TO GIVE INDUSTRY A WAKE-UP CALL The renowned “Pitbull of Personal Growth,” best-selling author, TV personality and noted speaker Larry Winget will deliver a one-hour presentation designed to wake up and inspire the industry Saturday morning, Feb. 19, at Dealer Expo. To register, visit www.dealerexpo.com.

Harley-Davidson, ex-dealer sued in test drive crash
Gregory Zenere has filed a lawsuit against Harley-Davidson and the now-defunct Harley-Davidson of Crete in Cook County (Ill.) Circuit Court, claiming the steering mechanism on the motorcycle he was test-driving last Aug. 17 caused it to fall on him. More...

MIKE VAUGHAN: J&P Cycles’ John Parham is back in action
“John is one of the nice guys in the industry, always ready to listen to whatever it is you’ve got to say, and usually more than willing to lend a helping hand if he’s able,” says Vaughan. “On top of that J&P Cycles is one of those ubiquitous organizations that seem to be everywhere and if it’s a major event so is John. He’s one of those people who, when they’re not there, are truly missed.” More...


Motorcycle dealership closings escalate in Dayton
The dealer community in the Dayton, Ohio, area is particularly hard hit, with Yamaha of Troy and sister store Southside Honda Suzuki Yamaha closing, and reports that F&S Harley-Davidson is up for sale. More...

Airhawk, High-End Products form custom seat-cushion company
High End Products Inc., the Santa Ana, Calif.-based manufacturer of the Danny Gray line of motorcycle seats, and Airhawk of Belleville, Ill., have formed a joint venture, High End Seating Solutions, to make premium, custom designed motorcycle seat cushions. More...

Harley-Davidson unveils new customization program
H-D1 factory customization allows customers to choose from seven option categories to optimize fit, function and style. By selecting from factory-installed wheels, handlebars, seats, paint, foot control position, security system, and engine finish, customer can create a personalized motorcycle. More...



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