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Democrats have increased their hold on the U.S. Senate. Across the states there are new governors and new legislatures. Looming are new regulations and reporting requirements for the PFAS chemicals used in many of the products we make and sell every day. Tariffs on Chinese imports still threaten to raise prices and drop sales on parts, accessories, and apparel. Right-to-repair bills could create huge service and warranty problems, and even lead to damage for brand reputations. Members of the Biden cabinet will still have a tremendous impact on what happens with our nation’s highways and with public land access. Politics matters to the bottom line for each and every company in the powersports industry. These issues matter to riders and drivers everywhere. So, you will want to know what’s going on in Washington, D.C., and in states from coast to coast. -MIC
Triumph Going To Race - Triumph Motorcycles will enter the SuperMotocross World Championship at the start of the 2024 season… and they say they are playing for keeps. With the input from the greatest Supercross & Motocross racer of all time, Global OffRoad Brand Ambassador Ricky Carmichael, Triumph has assembled a veteran team of managers with championship winning experience to lead the all-new United States-based Triumph factory race team. The US motocross program, operating under the all-new global Triumph Racing banner, will be led by Team Principal Bobby Hewitt and Team Manager Stephen ‘Scuba’ Westfall. The team will be located at a dedicated new state-of-the-art private race facility in the US. “Following close on the heels of our recent announcement to enter the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2024, today’s launch of Triumph’s partnership with the
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incredibly talented team of Bobby and Scuba in the all-new Monster Energy AMA SuperMotocross World Championship continues our journey to the top tier of off-road competition and racing,” says Triumph CEO Nick Bloor. “I have no doubt, knowing the experience and capability shared between our dedicated in-house design and engineering teams, and Bobby’s hand selected team of racing experts, that this partnership will make an indelible mark on the history of this incredible sport and Triumph’s illustrious brand.” -DealerNews
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capitalization of $50 Billion. This year they sold 19.3 million motorcycles globally. More News From The Law Tigers Crew - How to Get a Motorcycle History Report Free You’re considering buying a used motorcycle, but you want to make sure everything is above board. Whether you’re buying from a private party or a dealer, you should still get a motorcycle history report to verify that the bike is not stolen, there’s not a lien you should know about, and everything is being represented accurately. Instead of paying for a report,
which can get expensive if you’re looking at multiple bikes, why not get one for free? It’s faster and easier to do than you might have thought possible! In this article, we’ll show you how. What Is in a Motorcycle History Report? One of the most compelling reasons to review a motorcycle history report before you finalize a purchase is to confirm the bike has a clean title. The last thing you want is to end up with a stolen motorcycle, one that has a lien attached to it, or one that has significant undisclosed damage. There are different sections to the reports, and you’ll typically find the following information: – Ownership history – Liens and loans – Last odometer reading – Market value – Vehicle specifications (including but not limited to fuel efficiency, maintenance, and warranties) – Other specifications (weight, engine, length and width, etc.) – Accident history (including serious repairs) – OEM recalls – Whether the motorcycle was used as a taxi, rental, etc. Get a Free Motorcycle History Report in Two Easy Steps. Thanks to modern technology, you don’t have to wait in line at the DMV and pay to acquire detailed motorcycle history reports. Using the Internet, you can now use a VIN lookup service and get these reports for free. Just follow these two quick steps, and you’re done! STEP 1: LOCATE THE MOTORCYCLE’S VIN NUMBER. Short for Vehicle Identification Number, the VIN is a unique identifier assigned to your bike. Think of it as the motorcycle equivalent of a Social Security Number. The only difference is that, while Social Security Numbers are nine digits, a VIN has 17 characters, consisting of both numbers and letters. Not sure how to find your motorcycle VIN number? Though there are variations on where the VIN is, for most models, you’ll be able to find it either at the steering column base, near the cylinders, or stamped on the
