Baja Designs’ Scientists Evolve uService™ LED Lighting Systems

SAN MARCOS, CA – April 10, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Baja Designs (BD) has always engineered and manufactured LED lighting systems with replaceable lenses and optics. Amazingly enough, almost all other LED bars are silicone sealed and not serviceable. If a BD lens is scratched or scored, you don’t replace the entire light as you do with most imported products, nor do you need to send it back to the manufacturer as you would with other popular LED lights.

 

BD’s uService™ technology allows you to simply unscrew BD’s water and dust proof lens and seal to replace the damaged optics or lens. On top of that, the same uService™ technology means you can also change the optics of your light. When you consider that BD also includes a limited lifetime warranty on all their lights, uService™ offers the ultimate in purchase protection.

“Racing off-road for over 25 years has taught BD engineers to design products to endure even the roughest of conditions. Our uService™ replaceable lenses and optics will further guarantee a race finish while also saving you money from needing to buy a replacement light,” says Chief Scientist and Baja Designs founder, Alan Roach. Alan also added, “You wouldn’t throw out your car if your windshield cracks, would you? No, you’d just replace the windshield. So why would anyone design a disposable LED driving light? That’s crazy!”

Baja Designs has also evolved the uService™ technology to permit “customization.” Replaceable lenses and optics allow you to customize your pattern for any application on the fly or make repairs quickly and easily. BD’s uService™ products are uniquely o-ring sealed and carry an IP69K rating – that means they are submersible up to 9 feet and pressure washer-safe up to 1450 PSI.

Look for the uService™ icon on all applicable LED products from Baja Designs. More product news from Baja Designs in the upcoming months will reveal a complete series of innovations designed to continually bring you a re-evolution of bright ideas made better.

ABOUT BAJA DESIGNS

Since 1992 Baja Designs has been driven to provide high quality, custom off-road equipment utilizing technical innovations backed by real world and racing experience. Originally the leading supplier of street-legal dual-sport kits, Baja Designs has matured to become the premier supplier of off-road race lighting, as well many other bike, truck, ATV, mining, industrial and agricultural lighting products. Countless racing wins have earned Baja Designs a solid reputation in the powersports and motorsports industries as well as being selected as a supplier to the U.S. Special Forces. Baja Designs, the Scientists of Lighting, continuously bring you … bright ideas made better!

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CHRISTINI AWD Announces Rewards Program for Motorcycle Clubs

PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 5, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Christini AWD Motorcycles has announced a new rewards program being offered to members of motorcycle clubs around the country. How the CHRISTINI Club Cash program works is quite simple. Riding clubs will be rewarded $500 in check form when an active club member purchases a production Christini All Wheel Drive motorcycle factory direct.

CHRISTINI AWD 300 2 Stroke

Christini AWD chose to create a program like this to help support the motorcycle community, while also encouraging club riders to get on an All Wheel Drive bike. Clubs can put the money towards anything they want such as an event, a group dual sport ride, or the purse for a race. Once the bike has been built, shipped from the factory and delivered to the club member’s door, Christini AWD then sends a $500 check made out to the appropriate organization.

For club members already interested in a new bike, through the CHRISTINI Club Cash program the individual can give back to their club as well. For those not in a motorcycle club, Christini AWD has also launched an online accessory store where for every 10 dollars spent, the customer receives one dollar in CHRISTINI Cash towards their next accessory or bike purchase.

Specifications on 2013 production All Wheel Drive motorcycles can be found on www.christini.com. The Christini AWD accessory store can be found at www.store.christini.com.

About CHRISTINI AWD

CHRISTINI AWD is the leader in development and innovation of All Wheel Drive motorcycle technology. Christini’s patented mechanical All Wheel Drive system delivers power from the motorcycle transmission to the front wheel through a series of chains, shafts and one-way sprag clutches, allowing for improved performance on any terrain, including the street. Christini AWD has an international network of dealers and distributors, and in areas not served by its partners, bikes can be shipped directly to your door.  For more information, go to www.christini.com or call 215-351-9895.

 

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AMA Vintage Nationals heat up with JT Racing as Presenting Sponsor

Fifth Round Added, Online Registration Available

PICKERINGTON, OH – March 29, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – JT Racing, a brand with a long and proud history in motocross and off-road competition, has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the AMA Vintage Motocross and Hare Scrambles National Championship Series, presented by JT Racing. In addition, the series welcomes promoter Ballance MotoX in Oakland, Ky., which will host a new round on May 18-19.

“We are very pleased to be a part of the AMA Vintage Nationals,” said JT Racing Chief Operating Officer/VP Sales Darryl Atkins. “Everyone knows the history of JT Racing and how synonymous it was with the rise of motocross racing in America. As we continue to usher our brand back into the future of the sport, we feel it is equally important to keep our heritage intact by supporting the AMA in this series to help identify the importance and impact that early American motocross had on the evolution of the sport.”

In addition, Ballance MotoX is excited to join the series and play a part in crowning the 2013 AMA Vintage National Champions.

“Ballance MotoX Park is honored to be part of the 2013 AMA Vintage Motocross and Hare Scrambles National Championship Series, presented by JT Racing,” said promoter Katie Ballance. “My husband, John, and I have worked hard to create a facility that is worthy to host a national event of this caliber. We would like to thank the other series track promoters and the AMA for giving us this special opportunity.”

The AMA Vintage Motocross and Hare Scrambles National Championship Series, presented by JT Racing, kicks off on May 4-5 in Athens, Ohio. It concludes at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington, Ohio, on July 19-21. Each round will feature two days of racing: vintage hare scrambles and motocross competition on Saturdays and post-vintage hare scrambles and motocross on Sundays.

Pre-entry is $40 for each national championship class, while post entry is $50. Modern support classes also will run at each round. Entry is $30 for the modern support classes. Racers can enter online, and find out more about the series, here: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing/nationalchampionships/vintagenationals.aspx.

The AMA Vintage Motocross and AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles National Championship Series, presented by JT Racing, joins the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series, which is in its third year and also features a round at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. The AMA will continue to crown AMA Vintage National Trials champions based on competition at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

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East Coast Enduro Association Promotes Long Schedule of Hare Scrambles, Enduros for East Coast Off-Roaders

PICKERINGTON, OH – March 1, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  The East Coast Enduro Association’s off-road competition season brings a long list of hare scrambles and enduro competition to AMA members in the eastern United States. As an AMA Featured Series for 2013, the racing kicks off on March 2-3 in Port Elizabeth, N.J., with the Tri-County Hare Scrambles.

“These are great races with a loyal following that fosters a family-friendly atmosphere while providing exceptional competition,” said AMA Off-Road Racing Manager Chuck Weir. “Add in the fact that many of these races boast histories that stretch back decades, and it’s a great mix.”

The enduro schedule begins with one of the oldest of those races, the Sandy Lane Enduro, which takes place on March 17 in Greenbank, N.J. The Meteor Motorcycle Club held the first Sandy Lane Enduro in 1934 as a closed club event and then as an AMA-sanctioned event in 1935. In 1947, the Sandy Lane was awarded a 500-mile national sanction.

“The events provide a diverse range of terrain and challenges for riders of all ages and abilities,” said ECEA President Jamie Theurkauf. “Routes range from the tight sandy trails in South Jersey through the coal fields of Pennsylvania to exploring the small wonders of Delaware and, ultimately, winding around New York’s scenic Finger Lakes region.

“The ECEA has something for everyone — classes ranging from peewees to those over the age of 70 — beginners to pros,” said Theurkauf.

Theurkauf added that the enduro schedule includes both traditional time-keeping events and start control formats. The 13 hare scrambles on the calendar feature head-to-head racing across a wide variety of courses.

“The ECEA invites riders to come out and experience the greatest off-road riding events available, presented to you by the hardest working clubs in the East,” Theurkauf said.

A dozen more two-day races round out the hare scrambles calendar, while the Sandy Lane is followed by a long list of impressive enduro events — 18 more in all — running through the Nov. 24 Pine Hill Enduro in New Lisbon, N.J. The full ECEA off-road competition and dual-sport schedule can be found at www.ecea.org.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

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RSD Reveals 2013 Apparel Collection at Dealer Expo

What’s Next?

LOS ALAMITOS, CA – February 13, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  With the world’s powersports retailers gathering in Indianapolis for the Dealer Expo this weekend, racer-turned designer Roland Sands is using the limelight to focus attention on what’s next. Namely the 2013 RSD Apparel Collection, which will be highlighted along with the latest helmets from Bell. New additions to the RSD range include the vintage dirt track-inspired Barfly and returning favorites like the Ronin café racer jacket.

Dealers attending the trade show should also keep an eye out for the debut of the Fubar and Vandal textile jackets, an expanded array of women’s wear as well as gloves, tees, headwear and accessories. The gear is intended for all motorcyclists. “I don’t really place myself in any particular genre of motorcycling, and I think our apparel really echoes this,” says Sands.

“Our friends, customers and those dealers that sell our products have shared their product experiences and the response has been positive and reassuring that our direction is not just ours,” Roland says. “There is a group of people who believe in the quality and timeless style that we aim for with every RSD apparel item we release into production. Through the continuous collaborative energy within RSD, we have pushed further down the road. Our focus on amazing materials, excellent fit and finely tuned style has expanded while staying true to our vision.”

Check out the teaser video for the 2013 vibe:

or get a better look at the entire RSD collection as part of the Bell helmet’s display in Booth 813 at the Dealer Expo or at www.rolandsands.com. Remember, RSD gear is available through authorized RSD dealers and riding friendly stores only.

THE RSD STORY

Roland Sands Design is a motorcycle, product and apparel company that has its roots in racing, custom bike building and design. Our inspiration comes from a high performance background that blends the love of two wheels with the desire to create unique products. We live the two-wheeled life and our crew is a diverse collection of roadracers, off-road, dirt track, supermoto and custom bike builders and riders. It is this diversity that allows us to work with the best in the industry on a variety of projects. Our clients include Ducati, Dunlop, Harley-Davidson, Panasonic, Performance Machine, Piaggio, Polaris, Toyota, Triumph, Yamaha, Vance & Hines and many others.

Roland Sands

Roland Sands is from Long Beach, California. His diverse upbringing encompasses just about every aspect of the motorcycle industry. His first motorcycle was an RM50 dirtbike given to him on his 5th birthday, on which, after just minutes of riding, he broke a bone… but fell in love with it anyway. His love of speed on two wheels took him to the professional racing ranks for 10 years. He set multiple track records around the world and was the 1998 American Motorcyclist Association 250GP champion. However, 32 broken bones later, Roland decided to trade in his racing leathers for a hammer, pencil and computer designing and began building motorcycles and custom motorcycle products. In 2005, he founded Roland Sands Design. Sands’ designs are a mixture of sportbike and chopper influences and he has played a pivotal role in popularizing high performance custom bikes. Roland and his designs (motorcycles and products) have earned many accolades throughout the years, including three V-Twin Wheel Design of the year awards; V-Twin Control Design; Chip Foose Design of Excellence Award in Sturgis; 2nd, 3rd and 4th place in the Modified Harley class at the World Championship of Custom Bike Building; V-Twin Trendsetter of the Year award; Biker Build Off Champion on the Discovery Channel; Biker Build Off Rookie of the year and the 2Wheel Tuner Brappy Award. Roland, Roland and the RSD fleet of custom motorcycles have been featured in more than 500 magazine articles world-wide, on more than 100 magazines covers. He attends most American motorcycle rallies and events year round, as well as multiple International shows. Sands has also starred in a variety of TV shows including Nitro Circus, Chopper Nation, Biker Build Off, American Thunder and many others.

ROLAND SANDS DESIGN
10571 Los Alamitos Blvd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 USA
562-493-5297
www.rolandsands.com
info@rolandsands.com

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AMA District 37 Big 6 Grand Prix Series kicks off this weekend in Taft, Calif.

PICKERINGTON, OH – February 1, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  The American Motorcyclist Association welcomes this weekend’s kickoff of the AMA District 37 Big 6 Grand Prix Series, an AMA Featured Series that will feature eight rounds of thrilling grand prix off-road racing in California and Nevada.

“Grand prix competition is a unique mix of off-road, motocross and in many cases extreme enduro obstacles, and it always varies with each venue,” said AMA Off-Road Manager Chuck Weir. “Racers who enjoy going fast on their motorcycles across challenging off-road terrain, and who appreciate the effort and organization provided by a top-notch promoter, should check out the AMA District 37 Big 6 Grand Prix Series.”

Hosted by the Dirt Diggers MC, round one of the series is at Honolulu Hills in Taft, Calif., this weekend, Feb. 2-3.The club has laid out a course that weaves through the grass-covered hills and incorporates an exciting motocross track.

“This is one of our racers’ favorite courses,” said Mike Garvin, series media relations officer. “This series is one of the most accessible in the region. There are classes for all ages and abilities, and with all the recent rains, epic conditions are inevitable.”

The Big 6 is an AMA District 37 organization that sponsors eight race events each year. The races attract more than 1,000 entrants at each round. For details, see www.big6racing.com.

2013 AMA District 37 Big 6 Grand Prix Series

• Round 1: Dirt Diggers MC, Feb-2-3, Honolulu Hills Raceway, Taft, Calif.
• Round 2: Prarie Dogs MC, March 2-3, Glen Helen Raceway, Devore, Calif.
• Round 3: Hilltoppers MC, April 6-7, Rodeo and Motoplex, 29 Palms, Calif.
• Round 4: Shamrocks MC, May 4-5, Buffalo Bills Casino, Primm, Nev.
• Round 5: So Cal MC, June 1-2, The Ranch Anza, Calif.
• Round 6: Viewfinders MC, Oct. 5-6, Ridgecrest Fairgrounds, Ridgecrest, Calif.
• Round 7: Prospectors MC, Nov. 2-3, Quail Valley, Gorman, Calif.
• Round 8: Vikings MC, Dec. 7-8, Pala Raceway, Pala, Calif.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

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Sudco OEM Style and Performance Parts for Off-Road Motorcycles, ATV’s

COMPTON, CA – January 2, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Sudco International is your leading source for OEM quality stock replacement and Aftermarket Performance Parts for Current and Classic Japanese Motorcycles, 3 and 4-Wheel ATV’s Sudco offers both Keihin and Mikuni Carburetors, Tuning Components and its famous Sudco Bolt-on Performance Carburetor Kits. Plus Sudco OEM quality stock replacement engine components including piston kits, rod assemblies, valves and springs, electrical components. And top brands including VESRAH stock replacement engine gasket rebuild sets, stock and performance brake discs and pads, clutch plates. And high performance products from the industry’s leading manufacturers,names like NGK spark plugs, K&N filters, Sunstar sprockets, RK chain, Dyna performance electrics, Red Line lubricants and fluids, ART, Vertex and JE Piston kits, Factory Tuning, Boyer Bransden, Electrex, GS Batteries.

For additional information and to order, contact your local motorcycle parts dealer or Sudco direct. Dealers call Sudco for a copy of the Sudco Main Products Catalog featuring a compete line of stock replacement and high performance parts, including Keihin and Mikuni Carburetors, for dirt bikes, street bikes, ATVs and personal watercraft. The Catalog is also available digitally on their website. Sudco International, 2410 South Sequoia Drive, Compton CA 90220. Ph 1-310-637-8330 / www.Sudco.com.

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FLY Racing GNCC 2012: Season of Reign

BOISE, ID – November13, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – To say that FLY Racing offroad racers had a fantastic GNCC season would be an understatement; winning the XC2 Pro Lites championship for the second year in a row and dominating the class with 8 podium sweeps in 13 rounds. The FLY crew went all-out at the final round of the 2012 GNCC series to show its support and capture its ATV and Motorcycle team riders in their element at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. A big thank you to every one of the FLY offroad racers out there for giving us a season to remember! This video is a tribute to you!

About FLY Racing
Established in 1996, FLY Racing began as a manufacturer of motorcycle handlebars and helmets. The brand has quickly developed into one of the fastest growing off road motorcycle riding apparel and hard part brands in the powersports industry. FLY Racing develops high quality products for the competitive and demanding North American market and is distributed in 40+ countries. FLY Racing products are distributed exclusively in the United States by WPS (Western Power Sports).

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Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 5, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Off-road Utility Vehicle

Units: About 970

Manufacturer: Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.

Hazard: Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Incidents/Injuries: Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm.

Description: The recalled vehicle is the Kubota RTV500 with cab. It is a 4×4 utility vehicle with side-by-side seating for two people, a small cargo bed and an optional cab. The vehicle is gasoline-powered and available in the colors orange or camouflage. The model number “RTV500″ is on the doors of the vehicle. “Kubota” and “4×4″ are on the outside of the cargo bed.

Sold at: Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should contact their Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair of the recalled vehicle, including the installation of a high-velocity exhaust tail pipe, the installation of special seals inside the cab and a check of the ventilating system.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Kubota toll-free at (800) 752-0290 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.kubota.com and click on Safety/Safety Notices. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing and speech impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.

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Honda Unveils Dakar Rally Model – CRF450 Rally

October 2, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Honda unveiled its CRF450 Rally model at the INTERMOT 2012, International Motorcycle, Scooter and Bicycle Fair in Cologne, Germany. The new machine will compete in the 2013 Dakar Rally motorcycle class to be held in January 2013. Honda has competed 9 times from 1981 in the forerunner of the present Dakar Rally, the Paris-Dakar Rally. Cyril Neveu (France) rode Honda to its first victory in 1982, the race’s fourth year, and from 1986 to 1989 Honda won four consecutive titles for an overall record of five victories in nine years.

The CRF450 Rally model is based on Honda’s commercial CRF450X enduro racing model, and also features Honda’s Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI*) electronic fuel injection system to ensure fuel efficiency and durability. Honda will participate in the Dakar Rally to be held in South America, one of the world’s leading off-road motorcycle market, and aims for its first rally victory with a model based on a commercial motorcycle.

An 11-time Baja 1000 champion Johnny Campbell (USA) will join the four riders already announced – Helder Rodrigues (Portugal), Felipe Zanol (Brazil), Sam Sunderland (United Kingdom) and Javier Pizzolito (Argentina) – to complete the five-man Honda team.

The CRF450 Rally model currently under development has already undergone testing in Japan, and will be ridden in its first race at the Morocco Rally from October 14th. The five riders set to compete in the Dakar Rally will ride the Morocco Rally mainly to gather data, identify any problems with the machine under actual race conditions, and pinpoint any operational issues.

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