Inspired by the legendary XR750 ( the most dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, earning the Number One plate in an unprecedented 26 AMA flat track seasons), the XR1200 is the newest member of the Sportster family, and its coming to the U.S. following its Europe-only release back in April. Getting great reveiws out of Europe, Harley now plans to release the XR1200 in the U.S. As a tribute to the XR750, there is a pre-sale of only 750, XR1200′s from 12/1 – 12/15.
European GP racing champion Adrien Morillas along with Harley-Davidson dirt track racing legends Scott Parker and Rich King participated in the XR1200 development.
The 1200cc Evolution V-Twin cranks out 90 hp with high torque. Rubber mounted to a new frame with a cast aluminum swingarm, the engine delivers exhilarating performance and responsive handling with less vibration. A unique upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight shot exhaust system includes dual mufflers and is finished in satin chrome. A sport-tuned Showa® suspension with inverted 43 mm front forks and twin preload adjustable shocks combines with lightweight black cast three-spoke wheels to make the XR1200 ride and corner with feeling. Specially designed Dunlop® Qualifier D209 tires connect the rider to the road, while Nissin® four-piston calipers and large dual disc front brakes provide stopping power.
Starting November 2008, the mail and inboxes of Colorado drivers will begin filling up with notices from their car insurance companies informing customers of a new “opt-out” requirement due to a new Colorado Law that takes effect January 1, 2009. Since many car insurance policy renewal notices are sent 60 days in advance, drivers whose coverage renews in January will start receiving revised premium notices—along with an optional rejection form. However, it’s important for all Colorado insurance consumers to understand how the legislation affects their insurance.
Colorado Senate Bill 08-11 creates a mandatory opt-out of $5,000 in medical payments coverage (MPC). Medical payments coverage is currently optional auto insurance coverage that is offered in many different amounts—ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. This is extra coverage on your auto policy that pays for you and your passenger(s) medical bills regardless of who causes the accident. If you buy this coverage it is in addition to health insurance and settlement money from an at-fault driver.
During the 2008 Legislative Session, Colorado lawmakers passed a bill that will require car insurance companies to add $5,000 of medical payments coverage to every car insurance policy, unless the customer rejects the amount in writing or in the same way it was sold to them (i.e. telephone, Internet).
So if you do not opt-out, you will automatically be covered for the minimum $5000.00 med coverage, and of course your premium will increase automatically also. You can read the complete article at the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association website.
To get a pulse on just whats going on with the economy all one has to do is check Craigslist. The price on some motorcycles are hard to resist, and if you wait a couple of days you will see the prices drop. Looking for a collector bike, try this one out of Colorado..for $5500 bucks, a Vintage 1958 YRUL Motorcycle W/ Sidecar, Complete, Starts, Runs, Good condition, 4 Speed with Reverse, Needs TLC. Call PETE at 719-469-5908. 
Or this 1968 Norton 750, was listed for $2750.00 the other day, the guy just dropped it to $1500 OBO.
I think around the first of Jan 09 and into the month of Feb we will see some great buys on motorcycles, and I hope you have some money stashed to take advantage of the down side of this economy that we are finding ourselves in…. Ride Safe
LOS ANGELES, Nov 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Armor All/STP Products Company has signed exclusive licensing agreements for the introduction of Armor All branded car vacuums, modular floor tiles, and a line of auto body and fiberglass repair products. The licensing agreements were developed and negotiated by Los Angeles-based new business development consultancy Brand Sense Partners, LLC (BSP), and will broaden car care solutions available to consumers under the ARMOR ALL brand.
“The addition of these new Armor All branded lines to the already wide-ranging family of automotive care products available under the ARMOR ALL brand supports Armor All’s position as the leading brand in car care for both the inside and outside of the vehicle,” said Steve Silberblatt, vice president of new business development & licensing for Armor All’s parent, The Clorox Company. “Auto enthusiasts will now have access to an even wider range of ARMOR ALL branded products to keep their cars, and the spaces in which their cars are garaged, clean, protected and looking like new.”
Cleva North America, a leading worldwide manufacturer of wet dry vacuum cleaners, accessories and outdoor power equipment, will introduce the Armor All(TM) branded Utility Vac, a 2.5 gallon wet/dry vacuum with a six-amp, two-peak motor and features on-board accessory storage, a blower function and an automatic shut-off to prevent overflow. Specifically designed for automotive care, the vacuum comes complete with a detail accessory kit including a six-foot hose, reusable cloth filter and foam sleeve, round dusting brush, crevice tool, deluxe car nozzle and a storage pouch. Cleva’s Armor All branded Utility Vac has a MSRP of $39.99 and will be available at retail beginning in the fall of 2008.
New commercial-grade Armor All(TM) branded interlocking Floor Tiles by Forma Floor, manufacturer of professional grade flooring tiles for the racing industry, will also be offered by Forma Floor. They are constructed of a unique, high-impact polypropylene material that is extremely resistant to UV light, oil, chemicals, bacteria, weather and stains. Available in a variety of colors, the flooring tiles feature easy-snap assembly that will offer consumers an alternative to the lengthy and often laborious installation process required for garage flooring products currently found in the marketplace. The flooring tiles will be launched at retail during the spring of 2009.
In addition, a complete line of high-performance refinishing products, including auto body and fiberglass repair products has been licensed to bear the ARMOR ALL Brand and was developed by Pro Form Products Ltd., a leader in the auto body specialty market. In a category with a limited number of suppliers, the agreement with Pro Form will provide retailers the ability to offer consumers a superior option in the paint, body and equipment aisle with a highly recognized brand. The refinishing products will be available at retail during the spring of 2009.
“These licensing agreements present an ideal opportunity for the Armor All brand heritage of quality and innovation to expand by combining the value and expertise of these companies and the value of the ARMOR ALL brand to create products that serve a larger portion of consumers’ auto care needs,” said Ramez Toubassy, president of Brand Sense Partners. “With existing brand extensions that include car cleaning tools and wiper blades, the addition of these new product categories creates a broader solution for consumers available under the trusted ARMOR ALL brand that is clearly worth more than the sum of its parts.”
The new Armor All branded products will be available at mass retailers, auto channels, home improvement stores and online.
