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The action continues on the 2nd Media Day at the 2017 AIMExpo in Columbus, OH. (For Day 1 coverage, see the next page of this article). Here are photo galleries of a couple of things that caught our eyes while exploring the venue.
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Vemar brought two new offerings to display that tailor to the dual-sport and adventure touring crowd. The KONA is full-fledged ADV helmet, complete with windscreen, aerodynamic visor, and sunshield. It's based on the TAKU off-road helmet, which we can't stop raving about, especially for its price point. The SHARKI is a modular style helmet designed to be comfortable for long distance touring.
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Honda brought their entire line-up to fill their massive display. Although no new bikes were announced at AIMExpo for 2018, leaked photos of a new Goldwing are being passed around the internet. Surprisingly, this year's event has presented more growth in electric and Chinese bikes for the dual-sport/ADV segment, than all of the major OEM's combined.
TwistedThrottle.com took over the media hub to present their impressive new CANsmart Plug-N-Play controller. Its designed to give its users a wide range of adjustability over their electronics. The system is designed for BMW R1200 LC-Series motorcycles features dozens of features, accessible through your pc. Two seperate light circuits allow independent adjustment of low and high beams, a first we've seen in the industry. the CANsmart Plug-N-Play controller is compatible with all DENALI brand lights.
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One of our favorite bikes of the event is a perfectly restored original Goldwing. This particular model was a protype (the 2nd off the line) and has about 100 different parts compared to the full production model. Master motorcyle restorer Pete Boody spent about a year putting the GL together and fabricating parts. As far as he knows, there are only three of these prototypes still in existance.
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Tomorrow the convention center opens to the public. If you'll be attending, be sure to visit us at booth #957. We're also hosting a fundraiser presentation with ADV-VIPs, Sam Manicom and Dan Rintz. The presentation will support the Motorcycle Relief Project to build a sidecar for disabled veterans. Don't miss the show in conference room A110-112 at 2pm!
