Orange County Choppers Launches Charitable Foundation
September 2nd, 2010 | 
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Press Release Aug 25
Orange County Choppers Launches Charitable Foundation
Orange County Choppers has launched a new nonprofit organization to support charities benefiting children with life-threatening illnesses, military families and veterans and other causes.
OCC has supported such charities over the years, but going forward will manage its chariable activity through the OCC Foundation, Inc. The foundation will raise money for charities while calling attention to OCC’s eye-catching tribute bikes, such as the Fire Bike, POW-MIA bike and charity builds for organizations such as Make-A-Wish Foundation and Iraq Star.
The foundation plans to raise money through partnerships with other companies, getting donations through product links to goods and services aimed at to OCC’s fan base and other motorcycle enthusiasts.
Posted by Holly Wagner for dealernews.com
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Hot New Items Vance & Hines FXSTB Night Train Stage 1 Performance Kit
Vance & Hines FXSTB Night Train Stage 1 Performance Kit
How do you decide what to do first? That’s easy– the Softail’s engine is nothing more than an air pump. What I mean by that is the more air and fuel you can get in, the bigger the bang (horsepower), as long you can get the burnt exhaust out efficiently, the engine produces horsepower. That means there are three things you need to do. First, you will need to upgrade the exhaust system with a exhaust like the Vance & Hines StraightShots HS. Then, a simple filter change to a Vance & Hines Naked VO2 Air Filter and finally the Vance & Hines Fuelpak. This combination is a great way to get started. You can always do more but for now let’s keep it simple. This exhaust was chosen for the lower price point but if you are looking for a different system choose one that looks good for you, all of Vance & Hines pipes make great power. A great example is the 2-into-1 ( Vance & Hines Pro Pipe Hi-Output ).
- It’s all about how much air a motor can take in Here’s a system that works better and looks better than any other system on the market
- An all aluminum venturi helps shape the air for better flow Hand-formed steel covers are available for a distinctive design that is a perfect match for any Vance & Hines exhaust system (sold separately)
- Exhaust, fuel and now air is the complete the package Each includes a high-flow washable and reusable air filter
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- The VO2 Naked includes a high flow washable filter element
- Larger inlet backing plate and billet venturi to get more air in your motor for more power.
- Large 2 1/2” full-coverage header and muffler heat shields are virtually blue-proof
- Feature the traditional Vance & Hines hot-rod sound
- Removable baffles and mounting hardware included
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Straightshots are also fitted with oxygen sensor ports for compatibility with late model big twins, and come with louvered core baffles standard.
- Optional quiet baffles, 21869, are also available for a deeper and mellower tone.
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Review of Features Progressive Suspension Air Dragger Shocks
Progressive Suspension Air Dragger Shocks
The Air Dragger Shocks offers a combining a machined aluminum air chamber, velocity sensitive, multi-stage valving and an internal progressive rate coil spring, we’ve once again elevated air suspension to a new level. The clean and simple, full chrome body mounts to all late model touring bikes and is powered by a clever compressor unit that uses a hook and loop style fastener to mount into the back of a saddlebag.
Effortless installation, up to two inches of on-the-fly height adjustment and an economical price is a hard to beat combination!
Features of the Progressive Suspension Air Dragger Shocks:
- Adjustable ride height air shocks
- Air adjustable shock length can lower the bike up to 2”
- Designed to be easily connected to the stock air lines found on most touring models
- Optional air line kit available for simple installation on models without OEM air shocks
- Integrated air and coil shock
- Multi-stage velocity sensitive damping
- Connection kit required for 80-96 FLT/FLHT models, sold separately
- Optional, easy to install compressor sold separately
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Harley-Davidson to Open Dealership in Beirut
Harley-Davidson sets up shop in Lebanon worth $2.5m
Harley-Davidson is set to open its a dealership in Beirut, Lebanon, next month.
The country is estimated to have 800 to 1,000 Harley ownes, who will be able to get parts locally once the dealership opens. It will be the Motor Co.’s first foothold in the Persian Gulf region.
Harley-Davidson opened a showroom in Lebanon more than 70 years ago, but the country lost its dealership 10 years ago, leaving riders to order parts from overseas, according to AME Info.
“The new showroom will offer bikers in the Levant everything they need to maintain their bikes. Advice, parts, latest bikes, services and technical support will be available,” GM Marwan Tarraf says. “The showroom will also serve as a base to run tours and events.”
The 10,764-square-foot showroom will include six service bays, Harley-trained mechanics, is scheduled to open in mid-September.
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Alpinestars Electronic Airbag Technology for Motorcycle Riders
Alpinestars Electronic Airbag Technology
Article fron Alpinestars.com
Alpinestars started working on electronic, wireless, airbag technology at the beginning of this millennium. This project has culminated in the development of a state‐of‐the‐art, fully functional airbag system which provides an active, yet compact, protection system for Alpinestars athletes in top level road racing and will, ultimately be available to riders everywhere.
Since its inception, the program has gone through many stages of development; with they key milestones being:
- The creation of a functional, airbag system as a proof of concept.
- Development of the launch control component and data logging capability.
- The introduction of analysis tools to process the large amount of real time data acquired by the highly advanced AST (Advanced Safety Technology) data logging systems.
- Ongoing development of the airbag system based on test data, rider feedback and where relevant, the incorporation of the latest technological advances in electronics and sensing components.
- Medical and accident statistical research into injury causes and computer simulation of active prevention covering crucial anatomy most susceptible to crash damage.
- Development of the Tech Air Race Suit, a modified version of Alpinestars’ leather racing suit accommodating the electronics, sensors, inflators and airbags.
- Deployment of the active system to MotoGP riders and road riders to fine tune the activation parameters of the airbags for both the road and racetrack.
- Continually refining the fit and functionality of the device in preparation for commercial launch.
The airbag itself is powered by a battery pack and is inflated using a nitrogen based gas mix. At present the system incorporates two bags covering the rider’s shoulders and collar bones, offering a trigger to full bag inflation time of less than 0.05 seconds which gives the rider in excess of 5 seconds of vital protection.
Over the years of testing, a massive amount of real time data has been collected from which highly complex algorithms were derived to manage the launch control process, with software optimized for both road and race environments.
A hugely significant step and one crucial for racing use, was Alpinestars’ development of the now patented dual charge system. This innovation offers the rider two airbag inflations without needing to reset or recharge the system, allowing them to re‐mount after a crash and continue riding, safe in the knowledge that the system will give them the same level of protection if they go down a second time. Since the 2003 German MotoGP, when John Hopkins became the first Alpinestars rider to use an active data logging system, extensive testing and development has continued. To read more
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Let us know what you think about the Alpinestars Airbag system, is it something you would like available in the future for street riders.
