Saddlemen Seat Graces $1.1 Million Harley

Los Angeles Area Bartels' Harley-Davidson Unveils Artist's Custom Painted V-Rod

Recently, Saddlemen created a custom seat for a one-of-a-kind, uniquely painted V-Rod, produced by Southern California artist, Jack Armstrong. The premiere event was hosted by Bartels' Harley-Davidson of Marina Del Rey. Among the notable attendees was actor Lorenzo Lamas, and a number of celebrity motorcycle enthusiasts.

For this high-profile project, the builders wanted an excellent seat. Saddlemen was pleased to create a top-of-the-line saddle, based on our proven seats for V-Rods , featuring our famous design sense and innovative construction and technologies.

We at Saddlemen enjoy creating unique motorcycle seats and luggage for the widest range of special projects. Custom work like this has been an important element in the growth and evolution of our product lines. We invite you to contact us about any custom project on the horizon.

Our Staff Visit This Year's International Motorcycle Exhibition

The Saddlemen team is proud to have our own Ron Benfield representing us this week at the Milan Fair as part of the major EICMA International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy.

We are their, in conjunction with our European distributor, Parts Europe to meet face-to-face with "movers and shakers" of the motorsports industry in Europe, and to introduce and further familiarize them with the Saddlemen product line.

We're really fired up about this exciting opportunity.

We're At The Long Beach IMS Show Through Sunday

The people of Saddlemen will be down by the water this weekend, participating as part of Progressive's International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach.

We consider these expos to be great opportunities to meet and talk with riders, and to give people the chance to see Saddlemen seats and luggage firsthand, with a knowledgeable product experts there to answer questions. Come see us December 9th through the 11th at the Long Beach Convention Center.

Head down by the shore to see an outstanding collection of manufacturers and motorcycle-related displays.

Saddlemen Says “Thank You” To Parts Unlimited And Drag Specialties Sales Professionals

We at Saddlemen want to thank everyone involved in the recent product sales training briefings and Super Showcase hosted by the Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited team for their top-notch hospitality and support. These events were held from August 19th through the 23rd in Madison, Wisconsin.

Above, at our Super Showcase booth in Madison, speaking with members of the Parts Unlimited sales team, are, left to right, Saddlemen President Tom Seymour; our traveling technical and sales expert, Gary Smith, and our Marketing Director, Greg Friend.

The Super Showcase was a great opportunity for us to familiarize the people of the Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties team from across the country with the models and features of our luggage and seats – especially our newest items.

These sales professionals are vital to us, in seeing that Saddlemen products are made easily available nationwide, along with providing assistance and information they share with both customers and motorcycle shops. We truly appreciate all the enthusiasm and attention they showed during our formal presentations and informal chats about our growing product line.

Saddlemen At Huge Cincinnati V-Twin Expo

Massive Motorcycle Industry Event Is Traditional Kick-Off For New Year

The Saddlemen company is proud and fired-up to be at the gigantic 2010 V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio. This year’s event runs from February 6th through the 8th, at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Well over 300 exhibitors are scheduled to attend, including manufacturers, distributors and motorcycle media. And while the event is exclusively for industry insiders, it is always an exciting opportunity to show off new items, and familiarize shop owners, service department staffs and representatives of major retailers and distributors with our product line.

Every year, the Expo gives manufacturers, like us, the chance to educate the people that sell our products nationwide with the latest and most accurate information about Saddlemen seats and luggage. That knowledge then helps shops and retailers assist the riding public when it comes time to choose the right product for each individual and bike.

For motorcycle industry “insiders” going to the show, look for our booth close by the big display put on by our friends (and major distributors) at Drag Specialties.

And for the riding public across North America, you can look forward to knowing that the thousands of people in the motorcycle aftermarket business will have the chance to learn about our motorcycle luggage and seats, and can then pass along that knowledge and advice to potential buyers looking for the best products for their tastes and needs.

We’re looking forward to running demonstrations and answering questions and proudly showing what our expertise and technology can do to make riding more enjoyable – and knowing that that information will be shared across the country for another year.

We Visit Seattle For The International Motorcycle Show

Saddlemen's travelling experts will are in the Northwest this pre-holiday weekend, as part of the current stop for Progressive's International Motorcycle Show.

Our experienced, knowledgeable technical "gurus" have talked to thousands of riders over the years, and can give the exact insight any potential buyer needs for making the right Saddlemen choice. Come see us December 16th through the 18th at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.

Come visit us while taking in all the sights of an outstanding collection of manufacturers and motorcycle-related displays.

Come See Us At The San Mateo IMS Event

Saddlemen is in the Bay Area of California this weekend, participating as part of Progressive's International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo.

It's an excellent opportunity for us to meet with the Northern California riding public, and to give people the chance to see Saddlemen seats and luggage firsthand, with a knowledgeable product expert there to answer questions. Come see us November 18th through the 20th at the San Mateo County Event Center.

We look forward to meeting "Norcal" riders, and showing them the Saddlemen product line.

Saddlemen On The Road: Coast To Coast In 2010

Our Commitment To Direct Contact With The Riding Public Continues: Saddlemen Demo and Show Appearances

Since the founding of our company, Saddlemen has consistently made appearances across the country to show riders why we are proud of our seats and luggage, and to help potential customers learn about our high-quality products and make the best choice for their needs when purchasing from the Saddlemen line.

Some years, we’ve run our own displays, and other years we’ve also teamed up with our primary distributors, Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited, to show our seats, saddlebags and other luggage to the riding public. In 2010, our reps will be out nationwide – at rallies, consumer shows, dealer open houses and trade shows, demonstrating the quality of our products, and the finer points for making the right choice when buying Saddlemen.

We’ll be well represented at Drag Specialties displays, and will be looking forward to answering questions and proudly showing what our expertise and technology can do to make riding more enjoyable.

Look for our knowledgeable representatives (often including our Director of Sales or Road Sales Manager) at the locations and dates listed below:

J&P Cycles - Daytona Beach, Florida - Bike Week - February 25th - March 7th
Killer Creek Harley-Davidson - Roswell, Georgia – Open House – March 14th
Super Showcase* - Dallas, Texas – Showcase – March 19th
Bost Harley-Davidson - Nashville, Tennessee – Open House - March 20th
Super Showcase* - Jacksonville, Florida – Showcase - March 26th
Gail’s Harley-Davidson - Grandview, Missouri – Rally – April 1st-3rd
The Harley Store (Baltimore Harley) - Baltimore, Maryland - Open House - April 10th
Bumpus Harley-Davidson of Memphis - Memphis, Tennessee - Open House – April 10th-11th
Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson - Harbinger, North Carolina – Outer Banks Bike Week – April 21st-25th
Old Glory Harley-Davidson - Laurel, Maryland – Open House – April 24th
Rodney’s Cycle House - Little Rock, Arkansas - Open House – April 29th-May 2th
Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson - Horn Lake, Mississippi – Open House – May 1st
Kutter Harley-Davidson - Janesville, Wisconsin - Anniversary Party – May 7th-9th
Youngstown Harley-Davidson - Austintown, Ohio – Mini Rally – May 8th
Super Showcase* - Marlborough, Massachusetts - Showcase – May 11th
Super Showcase* - Verona, New York - Showcase – May 13th
Dillon Brothers Harley-Davidson - Omaha, Nebraska - Poker Run – May 15th
Super Showcase* - Sacramento, California – Showcase – May 21th
Conrad’s Harley-Davidson - Shorewood, Illinois – Spring Open House – May 22nd
Super Showcase* - Anaheim, California - Showcase – May 27th
Horny Toad Harley-Davidson - Temple, Texas – Anniversary Party – May 27th-30th
Harley-Davidson of Richmond - Richmond, Virginia – Open House – June 5th
Route 65 Harley-Davidson - Des Moines, Iowa – Open House – June 5th
Central Texas Harley-Davidson - Round Rock, Texas - Republic of Texas Rally – June 10th-13th
TT Motorcycles - Blooming Prairie, Minnesota – Grand Opening – June 12th
Harley-Davidson of Wausau - Rothschild, Wisconsin – Open House – June 18th-19th
Big Barn Harley-Davidson - Des Moines, Iowa – Open House – June 19th
J&P Cycles - Anamosa, Iowa - Open House – June 26th-27th
Thunderbird Motorcycles - Wheat Ridge, Colorado - Open House – June 26th-27th
Suburban Harley-Davidson - Thiensville, Wisconsin - Open House – July 9th-10th
J&L Harley-Davidson - Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Rally - July 9th-11th
St. Joe Harley-Davidson - St. Joseph, Missouri  – Summer Party – July 17th
Classic Harley-Davidson - Leesport, Pennsylvania – Open House – July 17th-18th
Triple S Harley-Davidson - Morgantown, West Virginia – Rally – July 22nd-25th
Super Showcase* - Portland, Oregon – Showcase – July 23th
J&P Cycles - Sturgis, South Dakota – Sturgis Rally – August 5th-15th
Black Hills Harley-Davidson - Rapid City, South Dakota – Sturgis Rally – August 4th-14th
Hal’s Harley-Davidson - New Berlin, Wisconsin – Milwaukee Rally – September 2nd-5th
House of Harley - Greenfield, Wisconsin – Milwaukee Rally – September 2th-5th
Chi Town Harley-Davidson - Tinley Park, Illinois – Anniversary Party – September 11th
Appleton Harley-Davidson - Clarksville, Tennessee – Open House – September 11th-12th
Lincoln County Cycles - Tomahawk, Wisconsin – Tomahawk Fall Ride – September 15th-18th
Carson City Harley-Davidson - Carson City, Nevada – Street Vibrations – September 22nd-26th
Pig Trail Harley-Davidson - Rogers, Arkansas – Bikes, Blues, BBQ – September 29th-October 2nd
Las Vegas Harley-Davidson - Las Vegas, Nevada – Bikefest – September 30th-October 3rd
J&P Cycles - Daytona Beach, Florida - Biketoberfest – October 13th-17th
Easy Eddies - Huntersville, North Carolina – Open House – October 23rd-24th

* Dealer Oriented Event - By Invitation Only

Visiting A Few Moments With Racing Legend Kevin Schwantz In Milan

Earlier this month, while Saddlemen was on hand for the International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy, we had the opportunity to catch up with a friend of the company, international racing legend and racing school operator, Kevin Schwantz.

Above: Kevin with Saddlemen's Ron Benfield (at left) and with David Echert (on the right).

Connecting with the international riding community at events like EICMA is an exciting opportunity, and a part of our aim to increase our worldwide market and exposure.

Saddlemen on the Road – Continuing Our Tradition of Coast-To-Coast Appearances and Contact with the Riding Public

Saddlemen Representatives’ 2009 Demo and Show Appearances

For years, Saddlemen has vigorously gone out across the country to show riders why we are proud of our seats and luggage, and to help potential customers learn about our high-quality products and make the best choice for their needs when purchasing from the Saddlemen line.

Some years, we’ve run our own displays, and other years we’ve also teamed up with our primary distributors, Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited, to show our seats, saddlebags and other luggage to the riding public. In 2009, our reps have been out nationwide – at rallies, consumer shows, dealer open houses and trade shows, demonstrating the quality of our products, and the finer points for making the right choice when buying Saddlemen.

We’ll continue to be out across the country all through the year.   We’ll be there at the Drag Specialties display, and will be looking forward to answering questions and proudly showing what our expertise and technology can do to make riding more enjoyable.

Look for our knowledgeable representatives at the locations and dates listed below:

Super Showcase* - San Bernadino, California – Glen Helen MX - May 21st
Route 65 Harley-Davidson - Des Moines, Iowa - Open House - May 30th
Hall’s Harley-Davidson - Springfield, Illinois - Illinois State HOG Rally - June 12th-13th
Harley-Davidson of Bowling Green - Bowling Green, Kentucky - Birthday Open House - June 20th-21st
Super Showcase* - Lakewood, Colorado - Lakewood MX - June 26th
J & P Cycles - Anamosa, Iowa - Open House - June 27th-28th
J & L Harley-Davidson - Sioux Falls, South Dakota - Open House - July 10th-12th
Suburban Harley-Davidson - Thiensville, Wisconsin - Block Party - July 10th-11th
Appalachian Harley-Davidson - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania - Carlisle Bike Week - July 17th-19th
Black Hills Harley-Davidson/Buell - Rapid City, South Dakota – Sturgis Rally - July 29th-August 9th
J & P Cycles - Sturgis, South Dakota - Sturgis Rally - July 29th-August 9th
Chi Town Harley-Davidson - Tinley Park, Illinois - Open House - August 15th
Carson City Harley-Davidson - Carson City, Nevada - Street Vibrations - September 23rd-27th
Pig Trail Harley-Davidson - Rogers, Arkansas - Bikes, Blues, BBQ - September 23rd-26th
Super Showcase* - Dallas, Texas - Showcase - October 1st
Super Showcase* - Las Vegas, Nevada - U.S. Open - October 10th
Easy Eddie’s - Huntersville, North Carolina - Open House - October 24th-25th
Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - Manteca, California – Open House - November 21st
Rodney’s Cycle House - Little Rock, Arkansas - Open House - December 5th-6th
* Dealer Oriented Event - By Invitation Only