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DIGEST 36 • August 15, 2016 • Powersports Business MOTORCYCLE www.PowersportsBusiness.com O'Donnell, Michael Carter and Austin Luzack, taught the most recent class. Drills covered included: body positioning; hard braking; look- ing ahead; tight cornering/slow maneuvering; and the three-step approach to straightening out corners. While the course was taught on the dirt, Willey said the skills learned translate to road riding as well. David Young, a National Cycle employee in the expert rider group, said, "I like Super- Camp because I always learn something new about pushing a motorcycle to the limit. It's a relatively controlled environment, so the risk for serious injury is greatly diminished. At Supercamp I experiment and see what happens if I get out of my comfort zone and test the lim- its of traction, lean angle, or sliding. It always improves and reinforces my riding skills, and I feel it will also help me to perform evasive maneuvers in a road emergency." Though the course and the travel expenses cost National Cycle some money, the com- pany finds it is well worth the investment, as the mental and physical endurance needed to complete American Supercamp can translate to work and daily life. For example, Ann Willey finds that the employees' camaraderie with each other improves after returning from camp. "We are the No. 1 company in motor- cycle windshields," she said. "We credit our employees for their hard work in getting us to the top spot, and more importantly, keeping us there. There's no better investment than your employees." PSB NATIONAL CYCLE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 32 Removable molded breath deflector helps prevent fogging Fully removable washable HydraDry moisture wicking interior Easy adjust ergo vent switch for superior or air flow control Available in four shell sizes with an Icon exclusive long oval headform for ultimate fit and comfort. Fully removable washable HydraDry moisture wicking interior BIKEMASTER INTRODUCES 7-INCH SIDE MOUNT HEADLIGHTS BikeMaster has unveiled its 7-inch Side Mount Headlights to its lineup of motorcycle lights. With these new bucket-style complete headlight assemblies, customers can give their bike a café racer look and feel. The 7-inch Side Mount Headlights are available in a standard version and a slim ver- sion. The standard version features a depth of 6.2 inches, while the slim version has a depth of 5.4 inches. Both assemblies have an outer diameter of 8 inches, clear lens, a high-beam indicator light and an H4 bulb. With a vintage look, they are constructed from a durable steel and come in a chrome, glossy black or matte black bucket finish with chrome trim rings. They are DOT approved and can be ordered through Tucker Rocky/ Biker's Choice. CALIFORNIA DEALERSHIP ADDS EBR MOTORCYCLES Freedom Rides, LLC, located in Lincoln, Calif., is now an authorized EBR Motorcy- cles dealer. Brothers Mario and Tomas Bal- deras founded the dealership in 2008. It had previously specialized in trike conversions before adding the East Troy, Wis., OEM. U.S. WON'T COMPETE AT JR. MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS The American Motorcyclist Association announced that, due to logistical conflicts, a U.S. team will be unable to compete at the 2016 Fédération Internationale de Moto- cyclisme Jr. Motocross World Champion- ship in Orlyonok, Russia, Aug. 13-14. "It takes a great deal of resources to fund an international racing effort, and unfortu- nately, sufficient support was unavailable to our riders this year," said AMA motocross manager Kip Bigelow. PSB CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34 The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows (IMS) has announced show dates for its 36th annual tour. Seven key U.S. markets were selected in partnership with the key OEM and sponsor brands to attract the largest number of powersports enthusiasts, emerging new riders and the highly desirable under-35- years-old audience. Beginning in November 2016 through February 2017, the tour is supported by 15 of the leading two-, three- and four-wheel vehicle manufacturers, the world class Ulti- mate Builder Customer Bike Show, Vintage Bike Clubs and other main show attractions. The seven shows coincide with the launch of the 2017 model year, giving hundreds of thousands of consumers a first look at the new vehicles and the opportunity to evalu- ate and purchase premier aftermarket parts, accessories and gear. "We're thrilled to announce the 2016-2017 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows U.S. tour schedule," said Tracy Harris, senior vice president of the Powersports Group at UBM. "The dates reflect a strategically chosen roster of cities, with tour stops in the states lead- ing the way for new unit sales nationwide. These seven IMS stops have proven track records, delivering attendees that are affluent and ready to purchase, engaged with the sport and lifestyle, and influenced by the brands they meet." The upcoming tour will have an increased focus on motorcycle manufacturers to cre- ate an engaging show experience for a wide audience of enthusiasts across the country. Motorcycle riders and powersports fans from coast to coast will have the opportunity to experience hundreds of new street bikes, adventure/dual sports, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters, ATVs and more. Major manufacturers and key tour sup- porters include brands that have partnered with IMS since the tour launched in 1982. Charter partners on tour include BMW, Har- ley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha, which are joined by BRP/Can-Am, Ducati, Indian, KTM, Royal Enfield, Slingshot, Triumph and Victory, among others. Media days are scheduled to take place in Long Beach, Calif., and New York, showcasing the latest new vehicles and product debuts. The lineup in 2015-16 included 10 stops. Those cities on the list last year but removed for the upcoming tour include: Portland, Ore.; Sacramento, Calif.; Miami; and Glen- dale, Ariz. Washington, D.C. was added for 2016-17. Last year, the tour started the weekend of Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and ended the weekend of Feb. 19-21. PSB IMS tour drops to 7 cities from 10 The Minneapolis stop of the IMS Tour drew an eager crowd at the Convention Center last winter. Long Beach, CA: Nov. 18-20, Long Beach Convention Center New York, NY: Dec. 9-11, Jacob Javits Convention Center Washington, D.C.: Jan. 6-8, Washington Convention Center Dallas, TX: Jan. 13-15, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Cleveland, OH: Jan. 27-29, I-X Center Minneapolis, MN: Feb. 3-5, Minneapolis Convention Center Chicago, IL: Feb. 10-12, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center THE 2016-17 PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS TOUR SCHEDULE The new 7-inch Side Mount Headlights from Bike- Master are available in a standard and a slim version. Drills during the American Supercamp weekend included: body positioning; hard braking; looking ahead; tight cornering/ slow maneuvering; and the three-step approach to straightening out corners.