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June 8, 2011

IN THIS ISSUE
Joe Delmont
Harley donates $100K
Victory recall
DMS links with insurance
Dueling Sturgis rallies
Michigan helmet law
Tinted helmet shields
Wicked Ape handlebars
Sliding Tour Pack

JOE DELMONT: Polaris will have challenges incorporating Indian
“Dealers I’ve talked with seem anxious to take on the Indian brand now that Polaris has control of it, but there’s still a hatful of problems to solve as Polaris integrates Indian into its Victory operation,” Delmont says. More...

Harley-Davidson sends $100,000 for tornado, flood relief
Money will go to American Red Cross, with $50,000 specifically routed to relief efforts in tornado-stricken Joplin, Mo. More...

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Victory Motorcycles recalls 2011 Cross Country models
Polaris is recalling 2011 Victory Cross Country bikes because of faulty handlebar clamps and risers that may slip or wobble due to incorrect machining. More...

Dealers can integrate ADP Lightspeed DMS with Progressive for instant quotes
 “Talk to Me” integration, built into the Sales module of LightspeedNXT, allows dealers (with customer consent), to pass information to Progressive. The customer will receive a call within minutes from a licensed insurance representative. More...

Organizers of dueling Sturgis rallies settle trademark lawsuit
Little Sturgis Rally changes name to Kentucky Bikerfest and organizers agree to pay SMRI an undisclosed sum. More...

Legislators try (again) to repeal Michigan’s helmet law
Two more bills have surfaced in the Michigan legislature in what has become an annual attempt at modifying the state’s helmet law for motorcyclists. More...

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Beat the glare: The new world of tinted helmet shields
Dealernews’ Bruce Steever examines several new options that promise to provide riders with viable alternatives to carrying that extra shield. More...


Greg’s unveils new Wicked Ape handlebars
The bagger handlebars are made from 1.5-inch DOM American steel tubing with a .120 wall thickness. They measure 15 inches tall and 36 inches wide, and can come pre-drilled for internal wiring. More...


Legends Sliding Tour Pack offers unique option for Harleys
The STP adjusts from the traditional rear trunk mounting point supporting a passenger to a position directly behind a single rider, instantly converting the motorcycle between a solo machine and a two-up touring motorcycle. More...



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