January, 2015

• 10 January

  Polaris Plans New U.S. Plant

  

  Polaris Industries Inc. on Friday announced plans for a new production facility in Huntsville, AL. The 600,000-square foot facility on a 453-acre site will “provide additional capacity and flexibility” for off-road vehicle production.

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• 9 January

  Victory Recall Involves 11 Models

  

  More than 2,000 Victory motorcycles from the 2013 through 2015 model years are being recalled to replace fuel pumps that may have been

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• 8 January

  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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• 8 January

  “SilentHawk” Military Bike In Works

  

  The use of motorcycles by the military dates back to the beginning of motorcycles, and now testing is in progress for a silent motorcycle that could be used for reconnaissance. Dubbed the “SilentHawk” and modified by Logos Technologies of Fairfax, VA,  the model is

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• 8 January

  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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• 7 January

  Moto Guzzi Added To Stable

  

  When the best time to buy a motorcycle? The answer to that question has become something of a cliche because “when you see it” seems, at least on the surface, to be just too simple of a response. It’s a sound reason, though, that took me more than 10 years …

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• 6 January

  Zero Posts “Record Sales” for 2014

  

  Exact numbers were not disclosed, but electric-purveyor Zero Motorcycles today reported “record sales” for 2014 and said it’s “poised for dramatic growth in 2015.” Zero Motorcycles CEO Richard Walker cited

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• 5 January

  Safe Riding: Thoughts On Group Riding

  

  Motorcycle riding is mostly a solo (or solo and pillion) activity. However, when we ride in a group of two or more motorcycles, the other riders can have positive or negative effect on each other’s overall experience. Not too long ago I was reading a lengthy online discussion among touring …

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• 5 January

  IMOC Sets Later Date For 2015

  

  STURBRIDGE, MA – It has traditionally been a mid-September event, but this year’s IMOC rally is getting pushed back to the end of the month. Event co-chair Steve Rossi says this year’s 32nd annual meet will staged on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club here.

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• 4 January

  “Q” Recalls Indian’s Past With BBQ

  

    (EDITOR’S NOTE – Q is no longer open.) SPRINGFIELD, MA – Given its location at 890 State St., it’s only natural that Q would have a vintage Indian on display as well as other artifacts that recall the early history of the iconic motorcycle brand, which called

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