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Springfield Motorcycle Show Kicks Off

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA – There was a line of riders, all but a few of which arrived in four-wheeled vehicles, waiting outside the entrance when the 10th annual Springfield Motorcycle Show opened at 10 a.m. today at the Eastern States Exposition. Once inside and out of the cold, they got …

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Aprilia Recalls Shiver 750, Caponord 1200

In a recall announced by parent company Piaggio, Aprilia is recalling a small number of Shiver 750s from the 2014 and 2015 model year and Caponord 1200s from the 2015 model year for a power train problem. A total of 337 motorcycles are being recalled. The company said,  “Due to …

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Hookup For Harley-Davidson, Sturgis

MILWAUKEE – A long-term hookup is in the works between Harley-Davidson and the City of Sturgis, S.D. With the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally celebrating 75 years in 2015, Harley-Davidson and the city are finalizing an agreement that will make Harley-Davidson the rally’s

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Auction Of Harley-Davidson Collectibles

PLYMOUTH, CT – In his 36 years of disposing of estates, auctioneer Tim Capulis cannot remember another sale quite like it. “It’s a one-of-a-kind event. It will be an enjoyable event. It will be a memorable event,” he predicted of the Tim Donahue Estate Auction that is set for

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Springfield Motorcycle Show Hits 10 Years

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA – Promoter Doug Sousa vividly recalls The Springfield Motorcycle Show’s inaugural effort a decade ago. “The first year was terrible,” he said. “We had wonderful attendance, but very little to show.” That won’t be the case this weekend at the show’s 10th edition, which will be staged from …

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Cycle Gear Acquired By Boston Firm

BOSTON – The private equity firm J.W. Childs Associates, L.P. announced today that it has acquired a majority share of Cycle Gear. With 112 stores in 34 states,  including four in New England, Cycle Gear sells motorcycle apparel, accessories and parts. Terms of the acquisition from Harvest Partners, L.P. were …

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