Production started just the other day on a new series of videos for the website. Specifically, installation videos and product description videos, to answer rider questions about our many accessories. Especially at at rallies, many times bike owners want detailed information, and right away, because they care passionately about their bikes, so Rich is taking time right now to make videos about commonly asked about products.
The first two worked on this week were the installation process of the Chrome Handlebar Clamp Mount and Cup Holder, and the dynamic features of our new Cowl Driving Light Set for 2012 and newer Honda GL1800 models.These videos should be appearing on our website and on YouTube in the very near future. Have a safe Labor day weekend, and don't forget to check out the Blue Moon!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
A dedicated group of roadies left early this morning to attend the Parts Unlimited & Drag Specialties National Vendor Presentations, which is happening this weekend in Madison, Wisconsin. Just a couple of hours away from RIVCO's home town of Burlington, Madison is a beautiful place and central home to the University of Wisconsin, though there are quite a few regional campuses. The Vendor Presentations weekend is a great opportunity to show new and unique products, and to see what is out there from friends and competitors.
The Midwest and all around the Great Lakes is filled with rustic roads and bikers, and right now is prime riding time. There's no fall colors out yet, but the weather has cooled down some from the 100s we had over the last month, and motorcycles and scooters are everywhere. Winters around here make for tricky to zero riding, so when it's nice for seven or eight months of the year, people are eager to hit the highways. The roads are also pretty thick with cars and trucks too, making it a terrific time to test out a new air horn. It's always good to move that mini-van full of tourists over, just for a bit of breathing room. Around here, you can't really see through the corn fields, but you can always hear a good horn.
The Midwest and all around the Great Lakes is filled with rustic roads and bikers, and right now is prime riding time. There's no fall colors out yet, but the weather has cooled down some from the 100s we had over the last month, and motorcycles and scooters are everywhere. Winters around here make for tricky to zero riding, so when it's nice for seven or eight months of the year, people are eager to hit the highways. The roads are also pretty thick with cars and trucks too, making it a terrific time to test out a new air horn. It's always good to move that mini-van full of tourists over, just for a bit of breathing room. Around here, you can't really see through the corn fields, but you can always hear a good horn.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Well, sorry to say, but at this point, it looks like we won't be attending the Delmarva rally or the Roar to the Shore rally. Rich's shoulder needs to heal, and he's a crucial cog for our rally team. So he's going to stay here and focus on our upcoming catalog and some additional product videos. Then we're aiming to be at full strength for the Bikes, Blues, Bikes and Barbeque Rally in Fayetteville, AR September 26-29. We've been attending the BBB for the past couple of years and it's a fun time. Friendly people, great food, and the largest rally in the United States that benefits local charities.
Meanwhile, we're getting additional outdoor signs for our entrance, and finalizing a revised product kiosk in the front of the sales department. Some of the new products that will be displayed include the Highway Pegs and Clamps set, our latest rack mounting Fold Down Flag Pole, and the Cowl Driving Lights for GL1800s.
This Friday we're going to have a goodbye party for Rich Shouse, our lead foreman in the machine shop and a great guy. After 15 years he's moving on to a new position at a Harley facility here in Wisconsin and we wish him well.
Here's the first picture of the semi-trailer booth at Sturgis, from our buddy Gayle.
Meanwhile, we're getting additional outdoor signs for our entrance, and finalizing a revised product kiosk in the front of the sales department. Some of the new products that will be displayed include the Highway Pegs and Clamps set, our latest rack mounting Fold Down Flag Pole, and the Cowl Driving Lights for GL1800s.
This Friday we're going to have a goodbye party for Rich Shouse, our lead foreman in the machine shop and a great guy. After 15 years he's moving on to a new position at a Harley facility here in Wisconsin and we wish him well.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Back From Sturgis
Could there be a better time to start off this blog than after Sturgis? Doubtful. The big blue semi pulled back into Burlington late Sunday night, after a successful rally and the long drive back to Wisconsin. It always seems like the trip home is quicker than the trip out to South Dakota, but this time faster back was better. Rich Colano, the owner and president, had acquired a couple of pretty good scrapes from a bike accident, and getting home sooner was the best idea.
The whole crew (Rich, Chick, J.P., Justin J., Justin M. and Vito) was pumped after seeing the enthusiastic crowds at Sturgis, and talking about the products that the bikers liked. One that really stood out was our Adjustable Passenger Mounts with Floorboards for Harley FLT and FLH models, among others. We could barely keep up with orders and installations, especially with Tri Glides. The relocation arms and boards help keep the passenger's legs from going to sleep, and aid getting in, out, and off the Tri Glide passenger seat. The ladies just had to try them and they were immediately sold on the additional comfort.
Another success at at the rally (our semi was parked at the busy Sturgis liquor store, owned by the town and the only one in town,) was the Flatfoot Wide Pegs. Billet aluminum with plenty of room for your boot, and very popular with riders with the need for more space.
The sights and sounds of this year's Sturgis are memories, and photos are coming soon. The Road Crew is already getting ready for the upcoming rallies. More about those later.
The whole crew (Rich, Chick, J.P., Justin J., Justin M. and Vito) was pumped after seeing the enthusiastic crowds at Sturgis, and talking about the products that the bikers liked. One that really stood out was our Adjustable Passenger Mounts with Floorboards for Harley FLT and FLH models, among others. We could barely keep up with orders and installations, especially with Tri Glides. The relocation arms and boards help keep the passenger's legs from going to sleep, and aid getting in, out, and off the Tri Glide passenger seat. The ladies just had to try them and they were immediately sold on the additional comfort.
Another success at at the rally (our semi was parked at the busy Sturgis liquor store, owned by the town and the only one in town,) was the Flatfoot Wide Pegs. Billet aluminum with plenty of room for your boot, and very popular with riders with the need for more space.
The sights and sounds of this year's Sturgis are memories, and photos are coming soon. The Road Crew is already getting ready for the upcoming rallies. More about those later.
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