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Yamaha’s Winter Sales event is on and includes financing as low as 3.99% for 36 months and customer cash up to $1000. Call or email us for the specific promo on the model you’re interested in.


*Customer Cash offer good on select 2010 (and prior year) models between 12/29/10-5/31/11. ** Finance offer subject to credit approval, applies to purchases of new Yamaha Motorcycles, ATVs and Scooters made on a Yamaha Installment Financing loan account from 12/29/10-6/30/11. Minimum contract length is 24 months and maximum length is 36 months. Minimum amount financed is $5,000. Fixed APR of 3.99% or 12.99% will be assigned based on credit approval criteria. Monthly payments per $1,000 financed based on 36 month term are $29.52 at 3.99% and $33.69 at 12.00%. Offer good only in the U.S., excluding the state of Hawaii. Dress properly for your ride with a helmet, eye protection, cloves and boots. Do not drink and ride. It is illegal and dangerous. Yamaha and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation encourage you to ride safely and respect the environment. For further information regarding the MSF course, please call 1-800-446-9227. ATVs with engine sizes over 90 cc are recommended for use only by riders age 16 years and older. Yamaha recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing; never carry passengers; never engage in stunt riding; riding and alcohol / drugs don’t mix; avoid excessive speed; and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. ©2010 Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. All rights reserved.

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Yamaha/Star has announced their winter sales promotion. 6.99% financing for up to 72 months and cash back to you on select models.

**Up to $1,000 Customer Cash on select Star Motorcycle models between 12/29/10-5/31/11.

Star Motorcycle Models Stratoliner / Roadliner $1,000 (2009 & Prior)
Raider $500 (2010) $750 (2009 & Prior)
Road Star Warrior $750 (2009 & Prior)
Road Star (all versions excluding Warrior) $500 (2010) $750 (2009 & Prior)
V Star 1300/Tourer $500 (2010) $1,000 (2009 & Prior)
V Star 1100 (all versions) $750 (2009 & Prior)
V Star 950/Tourer $500 (2010) $1,000 (2009 & Prior)
V Star 650 (all versions) $500 (2010) $500 (2009 & Prior)


*Finance offer subject to credit approval, applies to purchases of select Star Motorcycles made on a Yamaha Installment Financing loan account from 12/29/10 – 5/31/11. Minimum contract length is 24 months and maximum length is 72 months. Minimum amount financed is $5,000. Fixed APR of 6.99%, 8.99% or 12.99% will be assigned based on credit approval criteria. Monthly payments per $1,000 financed based on 72 month term are $17.04 at 6.99%, $18.02 at 8.99% and $20.07 at 12.99%. **Customer Cash offer good on select models between 12/29/10 – 5/31/11. Offer good only in the United States, excluding the state of Hawaii. Some models shown with optional accessories. Dress properly for your ride with a helmet, eye protection, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves and boots. Yamaha and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation encourage you to ride safely and respect the environment. For further information regarding the MSF course, please call 1-800- 446-9227. Do not drink and ride. It is illegal and dangerous. ©2010 Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. All rights reserved.

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Up to $1,500 Customer Cash on Select Models Plus 3.99% APR for 36 Months!

*Customer Cash offer good on select 2010 (and prior year) models between 10/29/10 – 12/28/10.

**Finance offer subject to credit approval, applies to purchases of new Yamaha Motorcycles, ATVs, and Scooters made on a Yamaha Installment Financing loan account from 10/29/10 – 12/28/10. Minimum contract length is 24 months and maximum length is 36 months. Minimum amount financed is $5,000. Fixed APR of 3.99% or 12.99% will be assigned based on credit approval criteria. Monthly payments per $1,000 financed based on 36 month term are $29.52 at 3.99% and $33.69 at 12.99%. Offer good only in the U.S., excluding the state of Hawaii. Dress properly for your ride with a helmet, eye protection, gloves and boots. Do not drink and ride. It is illegal and dangerous. Yamaha and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation encourage you to ride safely and respect the environment. For further information regarding the MSF course, please call 1-800-446-9227. ATVs with engine sizes over 90 cc are recommended for use only by riders age 16 years and older. Yamaha recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing; never carry passengers; never engage in stunt riding; riding and alcohol / drugs don’t mix; avoid excessive speed; and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Professional riders depicted on a closed course. ©2010 Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. All rights reserved.

* Promotion is subject to change without notice.
* Additional vehicles including prior year models may be included in the promotion. See dealer for details

Stop in to one of our locations for a test ride to see why motorcyclists, who really ride, ride Victory. From the award-winning Vegas, Kingpin, Hammer and Vegas Jackpot cruisers to long distance touring bikes like the Victory Vision, and the new for 2010, Cross Country and Cross Roads, the harder you ride, the more you’ll love a Victory. The Fuel It Victory Demo Tour will be at  Ankeny Iowa location October 22-23 for your chance to ride the new 2011 models with industry-leading V-twin power.

While you are there, meet Victory owners and find out why they have 95% ownership satisfaction. Take your riding to a whole new level with the entire line of Victory Motorcycles for 2011. If you have a passion to ride, now’s your chance to Fuel It.

Join us for a track day event at Mid America Motorplex featuring Nate Kern.  Come spend time with us at Mid American Motor Plex and explore what you and your machine can do within the safety of a closed course with a  safety minded group.  We will be joining the Kansas City BMW motorcycle club for a one day event.  This is an unbelievable opportunity to enjoy some economical track time and maybe even get a few pointers from Nate himself.  Nate really knows how to make a BMW or any bike go around at speed.

• Everybody goes the same way.
• No trees, signs, poles, or dogs.
• Control riders and instructors insure safe practices.
• Strict rules tailored to your group level for your safety.
• Same rules and approach that was used at last years KCBMW
sport touring day and HPT
• Instruction from the man. Nobody knows how to put it together
on a BMW like Nate – nobody.

Cost for the one day event is only $175.  The information and signup sheet is attached.

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We would like to welcome the Goldwing Road Riders Association to Wing Ding 32. We’d like to invite all Wing fans to our Indianola shop for some tasty treats and camaraderie.

They are in town for there national convention Wed June 30th thru Saturday July 3rd.  We will be having soft-serve ice cream all day Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.  We will also be serving hot dogs and lemonade on Friday and Saturday from 11:30 to 1pm.

Here is the web site for the event. http://www.wing-ding.org/

Our Indianola location is due for a big change this fall as a new facility is currently under construction. This new location is located at the intersection of highway 65/69 and highway 92. We’ve been challenged to make progress during the abnormally cold and wet winter and spring, but now that the sun is shining and things are drying out, we’re making some real headway. Stay tuned for more updates and an opening date as we get closer to completion. Below are some photos of the progress so far:

The GS is 30 years old!  In celebration of this milestone, BMW is offering three Special Edition GS models:  the BMW F 800 GS, the BMW R 1200 GS and the R 1200 GS Adventure.  These will be limited production units and feature a stunning alpine white with tri-color livery.  We are getting one of each of these models.  If you are interested in reserving one, please let us know.  With only one of each coming our way, this will be a very special BMW to ride or collect.

Special Edition models launch worldwide in June 2010 and have the following features and pricing:

BMW F 800 GS

Special Edition Features:

  • Alpine white with tri-color Special Edition decals
  • Special Edition red seat with embroidered GS logo
  • White turn signals
  • Hand protection bars with large deflector
  • Aluminum engine guard

Standard Features:

  • Heated grips
  • ABS brakes
  • On-board computer

MSRP:  $13,635 (plus $495 shipping and handling)

BMW R 1200 GS

Special Edition Features:

  • Alpine white with tri-color Special Edition decals
  • Special Edition red seat with embroidered GS logo
  • Hand guards
  • Cross spoke wheels in black

Standard Features:

  • Enduro ESA
  • Heated grips
  • On-board computer
  • Integral ABS brakes
  • Saddle bag mounts

MSRP:  $18, 390 (plus $495 shipping and handling)

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Special Edition Features:

  • Alpine white with tri-color Special Edition decals
  • Special Edition red/black seat with embroidered GS logo
  • Large deflector for hand protection bars
  • Aluminum engine guard

Standard Features:

  • Enduro ESA
  • Heated grips
  • On-board computer
  • Fog light
  • Integral ABS brakes
  • Saddle bag mounts

MSRP:  $21,040 (plus $495 shipping and handling)

Live from the Polaris dealer meeting in Las Vegas, we have the latest from Polaris and their plans for the 2011 snowmobile lineup.

We just sat through the meeting kickoff and the announcement of the 2011 lineup.  But before we get to the lineup, let’s pause to talk about something that is on the mind of many Polaris enthusiasts; reliability.  No doubt Polaris has innovated even in the face of a powersports industry that got hammered by a 25% reduction in volume in 2009.  The 2010 Rush is a great example of Polaris being on the gas when others are struggling and coming out with “bold new graphics”.  But the 800 engine has been a concern.  Reliability is not where they want it to be and they are working like crazed dogs to correct it.  Bennet Morgan, COO even spewed some profanity to get the point across.  They aren’t satisfied and the 2010 issue will be corrected and the 2011 product will be ready with over 110,000 miles of testing.

OK, now on to the product lineup.  To no one’s surprise, the 800 Rush is in the lineup for 2011.  The 800 engine has been changed for 2011 with a new fuel injection system and some other tweaks we will be sure to learn more about tomorrow.  According to A.J. Lester, Editor, Supertrax Magazine/SnowTrax Television, “this thing is an all-day-performer.  The 800 is gonna make a lot of guys happy.  The motor is clean, crisp, and fast.  These sleda are so far different from what everyone else is building.  It doesn’t matter where you’re going., what you’re riding through, or who you’re riding with – you’re in control through any kind of terrain.”  Sound like the perfect flatland sled, no?

The other really big news is the new 800 RMK.  Billed as the “lightest, strongest, most durable RMK” ever, the new RMK appears to be one sweet machine on paper.  41 lbs (431 lbs total) lighter than last year, it’s “flickability” makes it the go to mountain sled for 2010/2011.  According to Chris Burandt of Burandt Backcountry Adventrures who has been riding the sled since November, “the RMK Team took every single aspect of what a mountain sled should be and they made this – 40lbs lighter, 300% stiffer.  It’s a suspension guys dream.  It’s like one of the baddest mod sleds I’ve ever ridden and it’s stock.  It’s so cool.  It’s the lightest, fastest, most flickable sleds out there.”

Personally, I think the new Polaris lineup is sick.  While a lot of the snowmobile industry is trying to weather the recession storm, Polaris continues to be on the gas.

Below are some photos of the new sleds and some promo videos from the marketing department at Polaris.  Check them out and let us know what you think of the 2011 lineup in the comments section.

Photo Gallery:


Video: Introducing the 800 Rush


Video: Battle of the Bumps – Rush vs Rev XP


Video: Rush Virtual Test Ride


Video: Rush Documentary


Video: SnowGoer Sled of the Year

BMW HP2 Megamoto

On the track or the street, there’s never been a supermoto like the awesome new HP2 Megamoto. The street version of the monster HP2 Enduro, the Megamoto is armed with tons of power in the form of a 113 horsepower Boxer motor that spits out 85 pounds-force foot of torque. Every extra detail has been stripped away to create a supermoto machine offering thrilling, out of this world excitement in every gear. With a dry weight of just 393 pounds, low center of gravity, inverted Marzocchi forks, Ohlins rear shock, and plenty of wheel travel in both front and rear suspensions, the HP2 Megamoto’s enjoys sharp, supremely responsive handling. An Akrpovic exhaust adds efficiency, while Brembo brakes assure maximum stopping power. On a supermoto machine with this much raw performance, one thing is for sure: those corners don’t stand a chance. Request more information.

Engine 4-stroke, boxer Final Drive Shaft
Displacement 1,170 cc Weight 395lbs
Fuel System EFI Seat Height 35 in
Cooling Air/oil MSRP
$20,520
Transmission 6-speed Our Price Inquire