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October 13, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE
Barnett adds Viper
Rocketeer bobber
Fairless: Winter sucks
Biketoberfest opens
Poole drops H-D
Valparaiso H-D steps up
NC fatalities increase
Oil Eater degreaser

Barnett Harley-Davidson adds Viper Motorcycle brand
“Overall, the bike felt very refined and is in its own super power cruiser niche, one I think many customers would enjoy," says Mark Barnett, owner and GM of the massive El Paso, Texas, dealership. More..

Darwin Motorcycles touts Rocketeer custom bobber
According to Darwin Motorcycles, the Rocketeer takes art deco design cues from the 1930s and ’40s and integrates them into a fresh interpretation on the classic bobber. More..

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RICK FAIRLESS: Winter sucks for powersports dealers
I hate winter. I hate winter. I hate the stinking winter! It comes around every year and it still always catches me off guard. Sometimes it seems like no matter how much I prepare and plan for it, I’m still not ready when it hits. More...

High hopes for this week’s Biketoberfest
Businesses in Daytona Beach are rolling out the red carpet for riders as they prepare for the 18th Biketoberfest Oct. 13 through 16, and the promise of profits it brings. More...

Longtime Canadian dealer drops the Bar and Shield
Poole’s Cycle, among the oldest Harley-Davidson dealerships in Canada, will no longer be an authorized H-D dealership. More...

Neighboring dealer hires some staff from Crete Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso has hired some of the folks displaced by the closure of H-D of Crete, and is honoring warranties from the defunct shop as well. More...

North Carolina tackling increase in rider fatalities
A 29 percent spike in motorcycle fatalities in North Carolina against a backdrop of fewer motorcycle fatalities nationwide has officials scrambling to figure out the reason. More...

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NEW PRODUCT: Oil Eater is versatile, eco-friendly degreaser
“It penetrates rapidly, rinses off easily and leaves zero residues,” Kafco claims. The nonflammable cleaner is biodegradable and reportedly will not harm skin. More...



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