American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 236 March 2019 | Page 24

Progressive Suspension: Founded in 1982, and one of the oldest names in
the custom suspension business, recent new products include a full suite of
suspension upgrade options for the M-8 Softails including monotube and
remote adjustable preload shock absorbers, drop-in fork lowering kits, fork
monotube kits with external preload adjustment and fork spring kits;
www.progressivesuspension.com
that is important at the dealer level of
the business, then so it has to be
equally as important at the top of the
organization they are representing
and asking the dealer to buy from.
“Of course, there is also a need for
outside experience and skillsets, but
there has to be a balance. To
Nickel. TR was one of 15 distributors
we had as Metzeler Pirelli, and I still
have a lot of friends here from those
days, people I used to go out on the
road with and who are still here at
Tucker, who bleed Tucker.
“I look at what they’ve been through
and I think ‘that’s a true passion for
“my own dealings with
Tucker go way back”
encounter an ownership team and a
Board that ‘gets that,’ and is seeking
to ensure that it achieves that balance
and the credibility that gives, can only
be good for everyone.
“From a personal point of view my
own dealings with Tucker Rocky, as it
was, go way back to the days when I
was the ‘Metzeler’ guy in the industry,
to the days of Joe Piazza and Bob
your company,’ and with the
ownership and the leadership I see
people who understand and value
that passion and who want to harness
it. In coming here, I have encountered
a company that wants to get back to
greatness, and who understand what
it is going to take to achieve.
“So those two things made me decide
that I wanted to be part of the team
Roland Sands Design: One of the leading brand development case studies in
excellence of the past decade, whether it is bikes, parts, accessories or
apparel, the RSD brand stands for cutting edge aspirational design that
reaches across the generations and speaks ‘New Gen’ like no other;
www.rolandsands.com
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BikeMaster: Tucker’s BikeMaster program includes one of the widest ranges
of workshop equipment, service items and accessories available. From its
versatile 1,100 lb capacity center jack to an adjustable motorcycle dolly,
ultra-high performance fully synthetic engine oils, lithium-ion battery
charger/maintainer, tire change stand with bead breaker, sealed design
motorcycle chains, and heavy duty Moto Tubes, parts, accessories, chemicals
and more; www.bikemaster.com
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Kuryakyn: Now under the leadership of former H-D, Triumph and BRP man
Greg Heichelbech (seen here on the left), recent new products from the
legendary Somerset, Wisconsin based accessory specialist have included a
major update to its Hypercharger ES program for M-8 Softails and an
innovative lighting collaboration with market leading Bullet and Micro
custom LED specialist Kellermann; www.kuryakyn.com
Vance & Hines: Recent new products from the Santa Fe Springs, California
based manufacturer include 2-2 Staggered Big Shots with Power Chamber
for M-8 Softails; hand TIG-welded 304 stainless steel 2-1 ‘Upsweep’ for M-8
Softails; Pro Pipe 2-1 system for M-8 Softails with V-profile header, welded
collector heat shield and 4 1/2 inch stepped megaphone; and ‘Code: Read’ - a
smartphone diagnostics tool that allows DTC read and clear and real-time
live sensor data view; www.vanceandhines.com
Burly Brand: A brand aimed specifically at ‘New Gen’ consumers that has
grown steadily under the discerning guidance of MAG’s Sean Delshadi - from
Hex air cleaners, MX style footpegs, handlebars and cable kits to sissy bars,
an easy clutch, seats, foot controls, canvas luggage, suspension, fairings and
lighting; www.burlybrand.com
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