MotoDash - Bike Tech

BAZOOKA expands their Motorcycle Audio offering to include Yamaha Venture

Chris Johnson — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:59:30 GMT

July 2, 2008 - With the rising popularity of the NEW BAZOOKA Motorcycle Audio kits, BAZOOKA recently introduced 2 new kits for the Yamaha Venture motorcycles. Just like the original Harley Davidson and Honda Gold Wing kits, these new Yamaha kits feature a 200W amplifer, premium Aluminum cone speakers with 12dB crossovers, and a "Plug & Play" factory interface harness. Available in 2 models: the MC-YAM-AK4 full kit that includes the amp, Plug & Play harness, and 2pr of premium speakers or the MC-YAM-AMK amp and harness only kit, there is a solution for any Yamaha Venture rider. And, just like the other Harley and Honda kits, there is an Auxillary Subwoofer Output for the rider who is serious about his sound. With the simple addition of a Subwoofer Installation Kit, BAZOOKA can put one of their revolutionary Amplified Bass Tube subwoofers in the trunk of your bike. No cutting or splicing. Just Plug & Play. SAS is best known for the legendary Bazooka® subwoofer featuring the patented Bass Tubes® enclosure design as well as a full line of Mobile Audio Products. For more information, press should contact marketing@bazooka.com or see http://www.bazookanews.com

Bazooka; Harley Davidson 4 Channel Motorcycle Audio Kit

Chris Johnson — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:23:26 GMT

MC-HD-AK4 MSRP: $699.95 With real aluminum cones and butyl rubber surrounds, our premium motorcycle audio products offer more durability and audiophile sound quality than standard factory paper cone speakers or other after market polypropylene cone speakers. The aluminum cone design stands up better to the elements, as well as, the vibration of the motorcycle. These are the highest quality speakers available, offering you brilliant sound no matter how fast you're cruising! The Bazooka motorcycle kit includes our FAST-HD Plug and Play interface cable with OEM connectors that plug directly into the factory Harley Davidson harness. This allows for seamless integration of the amplifier into the Harley system and maintains full use of all factory handle bar controls.Each kit includes a 4-channel 200-watt amp that easily mounts under the front faring. The MC-HD-AK4 motorcycle audio kit works on all FLH Harley models from 1985 to present for Harley FLH models: FLH Electra Glide FLH Standard FLH Classic FLH Ultra Classic (Exception: This product will not work on 1997 Ultra Classic bikes with a Built-in CB Radio)

Lojack Helps Las Vegas Police & Auto Theft Task Force Break Up Two Motorcycle Theft Rings In Less Than 48 Hours

Chris Johnson — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:17:42 GMT

10 Suspects Arrested; Four Honda CBR Motorcycles and Yamaha ATV Recovered Westwood, MA - June 17, 2008 -- In less than 48 hours, LoJack Corporation's (NASDAQ: LOJN) LoJack For Motorcycles was instrumental in helping Las Vegas police and the Southern Nevada Auto Theft Task Force break up two theft rings June 14-16. The operations led to the recovery of four Honda CBR motorcycles, a Yamaha ATV and the arrest of 10 suspects. The LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System once again proved its effectiveness in recovering stolen assets and helped police apprehend the criminals behind these crimes. "Motorcycle riders need to do everything in their power to protect their valuable assets, because professional thieves can steal a bike right out of your garage and hide it in theirs," said Patrick Clancy, Vice President of Law Enforcement, LoJack Corporation. "That's why a recovery system like LoJack that uses Radio Frequency (RF) technology is so critical to install. These recent recoveries highlight the effectiveness of LoJack's proven technology, which was able to lead law enforcement to the specific garages where the stolen bikes were located." About the Recoveries: LoJack-Equipped 2006 Honda CBR600 Motorcycle Leads Law Enforcement Officials to Chop Shop Operated by Known...

ACR Electronics Launches "The Science of Survival" Campaign in 2008 Manufacturer also reports record sales for 2007

Chris Johnson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:45:07 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - MAY 22, 2008 - ACR Electronics, Inc., the world¹s established leader in safety and survival technologies (founded in 1956), announced, at its yearly international sales meeting, record sales for its 2007 fiscal year and introduced a dynamic, new "The Science of Survival" theme for its line of marine, outdoor, aviation and military products. "This is a year of change", ACR President Paul Frank announced to some 100 members of ACR's global sales organization gathered earlier this month in Fort Lauderdale, FL, ACR's home base. Frank told the contingent that ACR Electronics ( http://www.acrelectronics.com/ ) recorded its best year ever in 2007, eclipsing 2006 fiscal year sales by a healthy 15.5 percent. With a stagnant and difficult economy, fierce competition, rising costs and severe pricing pressure facing manufacturers in 2008, Frank told the group that ACR was committed to growth "even in these difficult times." Frank continued with, "ACR, a company at the top of its game, has launched a company-wide Lean Initiative that will allow us to more efficiently design, build, purchase, market and sell our life-saving products with the ultimate beneficiary being the consumer." The Science of Survival campaign will capture and communicate the technology...

Lojack's Unmatched Effectiveness In Stolen Vehicle Recovery Highlighted By Three Recent Recovery Stories

Chris Johnson — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:09:18 GMT

Valuable Assets Stolen and Recovered Multiple Times in One Year; Proven Radio Frequency Technology and Unique Relationship with Law Enforcement Key to Recovery Success Westwood, MA - May 12, 2008 --LoJack Corporation's (NASDAQ: LOJN) leadership in stolen vehicle recovery, based on its proven Radio Frequency technology and truly unique relationship with law enforcement, was illustrated by three recent recovery stories. Two motorcycles and one car were each stolen on four different occasions within the last year. Thanks to LoJack's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System, the vehicles were recovered in a timely manner with limited or no damage. "These three stories involving multiple recoveries demonstrate why LoJack is the leader in recovering valuable mobile assets," said Ronald V. Waters, President and Chief Operating Officer, LoJack Corporation. "Time after time, our System delivers on its promise of enabling law enforcement to find and recover stolen vehicles in a timely fashion. Our proven Radio Frequency technology and long-standing direct integration with the police are the backbones of our System and the key drivers of our 90 percent recovery rate." Unlike GPS-based products, LoJack's Radio Frequency technology penetrates buildings, garages, dense foliage and containers. Another key LoJack differentiator is its Police Tracking Computers (PTCs), which...

LOJACK Partners With Several Insurance Companies To Offer Discounts For Motorcycle Owners

Chris Johnson — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:04:57 GMT

Relationships with GEICO, Progressive, Foremost and Rider Will Benefit Both Bike Owners and Insurance Companies WESTWOOD, MA - March 3, 2008 - LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ: LOJN), the leading global provider of recovery systems for motorcycles, cars, trucks and construction equipment, today announced it has established relationships with multiple insurance companies in the U.S. to offer policy discounts and/or waivers of deductibles for motorcycle owners who purchase LoJack For Motorcycles. Specifically, LoJack has secured new relationships with GEICO and Progressive, and has expanded its agreements with Foremost Insurance Group and Rider Insurance. "We're pleased to establish and broaden these important relationships as they benefit both consumers who can protect their valuable bikes from theft and insurance companies that can help reduce the costs associated with theft," said Ronald V. Waters, LoJack's President and COO. "With motorcycle theft rates rising over the last five years and riding becoming increasingly popular, it is more critical than ever that bike owners do everything possible to protect their motorcycles from theft. These deductible waivers and discounts make it that much more attractive to arm motorcycles with LoJack's proven recovery system." Details of Insurance Discounts & Waivers: GEICO will offer policyholders in New Jersey and Rhode...

Lojack Reveals 2007 Top Recoveries Of Stolen Motorcycles

Chris Johnson — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:11:26 GMT

Organized Crime Rings Continue to Fuel Theft; Trend of Selling Stolen Parts Online Persists Westwood, MA -January 30, 2008- LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ: LOJN) today unveiled its annual wrap-up of the year's top recoveries for 2007 involving the LoJack For Motorcycles recovery system. These stories underscore that organized crime rings continue to fuel the growing problem of motorcycle theft. The most recent figures from the National Insurance Crime Bureau indicate that motorcycle theft has jumped a full 137 percent since the year 2000. The recovery stories of 2007 also revealed that today's thieves continue to leverage newer mediums - such as the Internet - to sell stolen parts and make a profit from this lucrative crime. "Once again, this year's best recovery stories highlight that sophisticated crime rings are often behind motorcycle theft and that owners need to do everything possible to protect their bikes," said Ronald V. Waters, LoJack's President and COO. "Today's owners need to be vigilant not only about where they park their motorcycles and how they protect them, but also from what sources they are buying parts and accessories, as evidenced by the growing number of thieves who are selling stolen parts online. We're proud that the...

TomTom announces updated TomTom RIDER

Chris Johnson — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:10:25 GMT

~ Now including latest TomTom features including TomTom Map Share TM , Help Me! menu and latest map guarantee ~ ~ New trip statistics feature and improved user interface gives bikers optimised ease of use ~ Amsterdam, 24 April 2008 - TomTom, the world's leading navigation solutions provider, today announces an updated version of TomTom RIDER, its navigation device for use on motorbikes. New features include TomTom Map Share TM , extensive safety features such as the Help Me! menu, TomTom's latest map guarantee and pre-installed Tele Atlas maps of Western & Eastern Europe. In addition, bikers now have easy access to dedicated trip statistics. This allows them to see average and maximum speeds per journey, total miles travelled and distance from home. Customers who have previously purchased a RIDER 1st or RIDER 2nd Edition can now also benefit from the latest software features by updating their software free of charge via TomTom HOME. In addition, when purchasing a new Tele Atlas map, they will now have access to TomTom Map Share TM . New maps are available from early May 2008 via TomTom HOME or www.tomtom.com. "We aim to provide all TomTom customers with the highest-quality navigation experience available,"...