Let's talk about lights!

With many advantages over traditional halogen lighting, such as low power draw with high lumen output, crystal clear light, no replacing bulbs, easy mounting and durability, it’s no wonder that HID Lighting is has become very popular in the off-road category.  

Warn© makes a great line of ATV/MUV lights that easily mount on any handlebar, roll-bar, or rack.  They are known to be some of the most reliable, durable, and of course, SERIOUSLY BRIGHT, accessory lights on the market.  No matter the off-road adventure you plan to take (or attempt...), these lights will be sure to keep the trail well-lit!  Stop by and ask one of our P&A associates to show you what kind of lights will fit your off-road machine.

With safety always a topic in the motorcycle world, lights are important to consider.  Many riders prefer to upgrade their bike’s stock lighting system with LED bulbs.  LED lights are known to use less energy, produce more light, and last much longer than traditional bulbs.  These are all obvious benefits to any rider concerned with night riding safety, and you can even add extra lights to the rear of your bike to help improve visibility to other drivers on the road while you’re out.  You can talk with any Parts & Accessories associate at Heartland Honda about what kind of lights will best suite your specific motorcycle and the different options you have.  Always stay safe! 

It's HERE - The 2012 Gold Wing has arrived.

Feast your eyes, folks... The 2012 Honda Gold Wing will be in the Heartland Honda showroom in May 2011, and we can’t wait to take this one for a spin!  Touting an innovative GPS navigation system with user-friendly programmability, a built-in MP3/iPod interface, increased luggage capacity and greater protection from wind and weather, the country’s favorite touring motorcycle has taken the stakes up a notch.  Here’s a break-down on what this year’s newest release from Honda has to offer.

Fresh styling cues produce a more integrated appearance along with a sporting edge, adding to the premium touring visage.

Redesigned fairing adds extra wind protection, especially to the lower body and leg areas.

Larger saddlebags add approximately 7 liters of additional storage space, upping total capacity to well over 150 liters including the trunk and fairing pockets.  Handy central storage pockets added to models without airbags.

Revised suspension settings front and rear yield added compliance for a better ride and more comfort.  Urethane seat material and cover material give added comfort.

New, fully integrated navigation system with new, brighter color screen.  

Next-generation receiver gives quicker satellite connection.  

3-D terrain view, lane assist with junction view and more.  

Points-of-interest information includes Honda dealers, fuel stations, restaurants, lodging, attractions, transportation, government and emergency information and saved rider’s input with home function.

Easy-to-use handlebar and fairing-mounted controls.

New enhanced system offers direct MP3/iPod connectivity plus full device control through handlebar controls.

SRS CS Auto technology surround-sound system brings the latest in sound system technology to the Gold Wing.

Six-element speaker system includes two rear speakers, a pair of front speakers and two tweeters for rich, full surround sound quality.

Color options will be Pearl White, Candy Red, Ultra Blue Metallic, and Black.  Keep your eyes peeled before May, and stay connected with Heartland Honda to make sure you get one of the first looks!

Indy 2011 - ContourGPS Camera

This camera is too cool not to check out... So read on, please.  

Contour is a well-known maker of light HD helmet cams, and now the world's first wearable GPS video camera. ContourGPS and ContourHD are the ideal hands-free video cameras to shoot and share HD video for your active lifestyle. Light enough to fit on your goggles, these compact and rugged helmet cameras make high def video affordable.

With the all-new ContourGPS, you can capture crisp HD video and track your location, speed, and elevation.  All at once. From your helmet, goggles, front of your bike... Well, you get the idea.

The ContourHD revolutionized the way people shoot and share video by creating the first wearable HD video camera. The Secret? A low profile design mated to the patented TRail™ system that makes it easy to slide and lock to your body, equipment, or vehicle.

The camera, at only 5.2 ounces is the smallest and lightest combination of hands-free video and GPS. It's also easy to operate and use. As simple as sliding a single oversized switch forward to start recording, even with a pair of gloves on. In addition, it is simple to line up your shot with a rotating lens and two lasers that assure you get the perfect shot.

The compact and lightweight design principle was carried throughout every detail of the ContourGPS. The locking back door keeps the internal Micro SD card safe so that it can capture hours of HD video content. When expanded up to 32 GB, it will record over 8 hours of HD content on one card.

Contour is unveiling a built-in Bluetooth chip in the ContourGPS and a mobile app that together enable your phone to become a live viewfinder. Now you can see what your camera sees while configuring your settings, all from the most remote locations.

So, too cool, right?  Come by Heartland Honda to check one out... and share your videos with us if you get one!

Dealer Expo - Indy 2011

Heartland Honda spent last weekend in Indianapolis checking out what all of your favorite powersports parts companies have been up to and are ready to bring to you this year.  Ready to check out all the cool new stuff? Here are some highlights...

In the rider safety market there is a new product available to help combat everyday riding on the roads or in the city. Viber Ride created an alert tactile device that reminds a rider his/her turn signal is on. Turn signal vibration technology is embedded into a rider’s handlebar that emits vibrations to notify the rider when the turn signal is left on. Options include silver, black and chrome end caps to match a bikes décor.

For dirtbikes, Matrix has several new products for the coming year. They introduced a wedge design for their bike stands so that new Honda motorcycles will sit level. There is also an oil drain pan, redesigned tie downs, and a gas tank holder.

In the sportbike category there was plenty to see, including the new Cortech Dryver tankbag line comes with a new innovative quick release gas cap ring mounting system. The new system provides an easy way to attach and remove the Cortech bags with ease and guards the finish of the bike. Cortech’s new Dryver tankbags are built with waterproof construction, come in a variety of sizes and options including various GPS mounts giving the sport rider choices based on their needs.

In the gear section we saw collaboration happening between lifestyle brands to create limited edition gear and apparel. MSR presented a new MSR DVS K-Dub 14 apparel line that celebrates Pro AMA motocross/supercross Honda rider Kevin Windham. The K-Dub line includes a DVS 14 T-shirt, hoodie, jersey shirt, Flexfit 210 fitted hat and an adjustable one size fits all hat. Two custom shoes are available from DVS, the Premier and Enduro models featuring the No. 14 on the rear of the shoe.

All in all, there are lots of new products and innovations coming out this year.  Excited to see? Come ask any of our Parts & Accessories associates and we'd love to show you!

I want to get my hands dirty!

Are you one of those motorcycle/ATV owners who enjoy tinkering with your own toys?  Whether simple oil change, installing new accessories, or just giving it a good cleaning, having a Genuine Honda Service Manual handy is imperative.  I know you boys don’t like having to read the instructions, or follow directions, but not properly handling your Honda can create big problems (not to mention frustrations).  Maybe you just picked up an antique that needs plenty of work, but you aren’t sure exactly how they worked compared to later models.  Honda Genuine Service Manuals are available dating back to 1959 models!  The more you know about your Honda, the more care you can give it, and the more knowledgeable a rider you can be.  It is always a good idea to have a Genuine Service Manual for your favorite toy.  Ask any of our Parts & Accessories associates if we have yours in stock; if we don’t, we’ll get it right away!