AMD 'e-Club' #0599 - Friday 8 May 2009
Harley announces World Champs backing

Harley-Davidson has agreed to become an Official Partner of AMD's World Championship of Custom Bike Building and, in an additional measure of support for the event, will be lending its considerable promotional powers to the World Championship program as title sponsor of the Modified Harley Class.

AMD was contacted by Harley in April with a view to exploring opportunities to help promote the event in general, and to developing the Modified Harley class in particular.

AMD 'e-Club' #0603 - Monday 18 May 2009
S&S extends TÜV approved Euro III line

S&S Cycle has announced approval of its carbureted V-Series engine to EURO III noise and exhaust emission standards as a part of its on-going program "to offer more Proven Performance products that meet today's increasing emissions standards."

The addition to its current list of emissions certified engines is the S&S V113, a carbureted 113 cubic inch V-Series engine "that has been approved by the TÜV to meet the current EURO III noise and exhaust emission standards. Approval of the V113 offers European

IDN 'e-Club' #0373 - Wednesday 27 May 2009
Mission One electric sportbike

MISSION MotorCompany, the newest American motorcycle manufacturer, has entered the market with its first bike, the Mission One – an electric motorcycle.

The company, formed by Forrest North, Edward West and Mason Cabot, claims the new bike is capable of a top speed of 150mph and has maximum torque available from zero rpm. Unlike conventional motorcycles it does not have a clutch, nor does it use a gearbox. The electric motor that drives the bike is powered by a proprietary high energy lithium-ion battery pack

IDN 'e-Club' #0371 - Wednesday 20 May 2009
2009 Mondial du Deux Roues show cancelled

The 2009 Mondial du Deux Roues motorcycle and scooter show in Paris, the largest in France, has been cancelled.

This is the first such cancellation in the show's history. The 2007 show recorded 383,500 visitors with over 800 brands on display across 80,000 sq.m. of exhibition area.

Organisers AMC Promotion say the show is being rescheduled for 2010, and will announce firm dates at a later time.

They add that, despite the plan agreed with French motorcycle industry and OEM

AMD 'e-Club' #0601 - Thursday 14 May 2009
Primo Brute IV 2in Touring

PRIMO'S newest open belt primary drive is its 2in Brute IV, designed specifically for the '90-'06 Harley Touring models.

By utilizing a 2in drive belt, the company has been able to create a drive that can be used with the stock running boards.

The drive uses a heavy duty 8mm belt which runs on forged and machined 6061 aluminum pulleys. In addition, the motor-plate is machined from a single piece of 6061 billet aluminum and includes the heel toe shifter shaft