DEALER PROFILE: How Signature Harley-Davidson keeps pushing the envelope A big used-bike inventory, innovative gear displays and superior service keep customers coming back to this northwest Ohio Harley-Davidson dealership. On the back end, owner Tim Sherman and GM Kris Everitt have instituted out-of-the-box programs for keeping employees incentivized. More...

Female-friendly Roar Motorcycles launches franchise program Dealers would pay a one-time fee of $30,000 that covers the protected territory rights only. It does not include future costs of the Roar Boutique Store or merchandise. Roar’s first production motorcycle specifically for women, the WildKaT, hit the market a year ago. More...

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Dealer-founded Chopper Fest brings in business from near and far
This year’s event is scheduled July 21 to 24 at the U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich. While it’s drawn hundreds in past years, consumer magazine exposure is expected to bring hundreds more to the town of fewer than 10,000 people. More...

Wisconsin offering official Harley-branded license plates
The new plate is the first and only Harley-Davidson-branded one available anywhere in the United States. It was designed in collaboration with the Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Styling Team. The words "Share the Road" are displayed to emphasize the importance of motorcycle safety. More...

Laconia organizers expect fewer bikers this year
Inclimate weather, a still-weak economy and high gas prices may keep motorcyclists away from the annual New Hampshire rally, according to organizers. More...

Auctions America RM adds vintage with Bator business acquisition
Classic and antique motorcycle expert Glenn Bator will lead the new division for Auctions America, starting with its first extensive bike offering at its second annual 'Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction' Sept. 1 to 4 at its Auction Park headquarters. More...

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Dynojet now offering computerless flash tuner Dynojet preconfigured tunes are preloaded onto the unit for all Harley-Davidson models with the Delphi ECM (except 2011 Softails), the company says. One can also load custom tunes onto the Power Vision. More...

Key Topic Updates

Harley-Davidson to build new visitor center at York facility EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Triumph’s promo blitz is to expand the brand in U.S. Big Dog closes after bank takes over Daytona Bike Week to start later next year

WPS Indiana warehouse now open, shipping to Midwest dealers Saddleman hires new sales, marketing and technical directors MIC offers free Revive Your Ride! support materials ‘STURGIS’ now a federal trademark

Iron Pony party to welcome new Victory Motorcycles line Ray Price Harley-Davidson supporting new cancer charity Rumble in the Valley rolls into West Virginia Former dealership parts manager arrested in connection with fatal shooting