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Saddle Tramp Launches New Audio System Kits and More at SEMA
Oct 20, 2023
Holly Hill, FL – October 16, 2023 – Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics® is introducing new plug-n-play audio systems and speaker upgrade kits for select 2014-2022 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles along with universal chasing LED light strip kits at the SEMA show. The audio systems will be sold exclusively to brick-and-mortar dealers for in-store sales only. They pair Infinity Kappa Perfect PowerSports Amplifiers and Speakers from HARMAN with Saddle Tramp® DSP Processor system integration and installation equipment. These products will be displayed from October 31 to November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Metra's main SEMA Show booth will be #10539 in the North Hall of the LVCC, and its off-roading and powersports products will be on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall.
Metra Electronics® Returns to SEMA with New Automotive Accessories
Oct 4, 2023
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® announces it will again have two booths at the 2023 SEMA Show from October 31 to November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Metra's main SEMA Show booth will be #10539 in the North Hall of the LVCC, and its off-roading and powersports products will be on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall. The manufacturer will introduce over 200 new products from its house of brands and have product experts on-site to meet with show attendees and provide information.
Metra Electronics® Teams Up with HARMAN to Create New Dealer Exclusive Motorcycle Audio Solutions
Aug 28, 2023
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® has collaborated with HARMAN International Industries, the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets, to create new plug-n-play audio systems for select 2014-2022 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles that will be sold exclusively to brick-and-mortar dealers for in-store sales only. These products are in stock and shipping now and pair Harman's Infinity Kappa Perfect PowerSports Amplifiers and Speakers with DSP Processor system integration and installation equipment from Metra's Saddle Tramp® brand.
Metra Electronics® to Host Training Sessions at 2023 Dallas KnowledgeFest™
Aug 15, 2023
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® will attend KnowledgeFest™ at the Dallas Convention Center and Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas, August 25-27, to showcase their latest aftermarket installation products and host new training sessions. They will display a 2023 Ford Bronco, fully customized with Metra products, at their booth, #811. Metra’s training sessions will cover new Shuriken Lithium Series batteries, dash kits for the newest vehicle applications, integrations for Tesla, next-generation Axxess DSP products, innovations from iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems, and more! Attendees will also learn about Metra's new dealer-only brands; Proscenium, featuring high-quality audio products, and Tsunami®, featuring clean wire solutions for audio installations. Training sessions will include:
Saddle Tramp® Begins Shipping Products Debuted at SEMA
Jan 30, 2023
Holly Hill, Fla. – Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics® has added products to their inventory designed to fit select Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. These new products were introduced at the SEMA Show in November and fit an assortment of models. Now shipping are a 7" Reflector Headlight with Full Halo, 4.5" Reflector Passing Lights with Full Halo, a Vent Grill Light, a Sword Saddlebag Light, Saddlebag Accent Lights, Keystone Lights, and a 4-gauge Dual Amp Kit. These new products are now available and are designed to help installers customize motorcycles with less time and labor spent in the install bay.
Metra Electronics® to Host Training Sessions at KnowledgeFest™ in Las Vegas, NV
Jan 17, 2023
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is heading to Las Vegas, Nevada to host new training sessions at KnowledgeFest™ and showcase their latest aftermarket installation products. At the booth will also be a Ford F-150 Lightning, built by Professional Car Audio of Visalia, CA, and customized with Metra products. Metra’s training sessions will cover new products launched at The 2022 SEMA Show. This includes new Shuriken Lithium Series batteries, dash kits, Axxess® integration products and DSPs, lighting and audio upgrades for Harley-Davidson® and Can-AM Ryker, aftermarket accessories that fit Jeep® and Bronco, and more. Metra is proud to once again support the industry by providing in-depth training sessions for installers at the event, hosted February 3-5. Training sessions include:
Shuriken to Launch Lithium Series Batteries at SEMA
Oct 31, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Shuriken® by Metra Electronics® will introduce a new line of Lithium batteries at the 2022 SEMA show, November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. On display will be more than a dozen different products from this new line, designed to fit numerous applications, including audio, motorcycle, marine, auto racing, powersports, solar energy storage, and more. These Lithium Iron and Lithium-ion batteries are an excellent choice for situations where the power source needs to be lightweight and compact, with a quick energy discharge. They weigh much less than other batteries while remaining long-lasting, reliable, and vibration-resistant. Their internal components are sectioned into independent cells that make them safer and prevent them from shorting out if damaged. Products on display at SEMA will include:
Saddle Tramp® Debuts Lighting and Audio Products at SEMA
Oct 27, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics® is introducing new products designed to fit select Harley-Davidson®, Indian, and Can-AM Rykers at the 2022 SEMA Show. The manufacturer has designed new accent lighting, driving lights, audio accessories, and a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery from Shuriken's new Lithium Series. New products launching at SEMA will include:
Metra Electronics® to Unveil Over 100 Products at SEMA 2022
Oct 4, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® announces that it will have two booths at the 2022 SEMA Show, November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center; booth #11139 in the North Hall and its off-roading and powersports products on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall. Metra has supported SEMA throughout its virtual events and other safety protocols because the trade show is so vital to 12 volt and other industries. This year will mark a return to pre-pandemic attendance for the SEMA show, and the manufacturer is looking forward to welcoming a larger number of 12 volt enthusiasts to their booths than they've seen in the past two years.
Metra Electronics® to Host Manufacturer Training Sessions at KnowledgeFest™ in Dallas, TX
Aug 1, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is heading to Dallas, TX to host training sessions at KnowledgeFest™ and showcase their latest aftermarket installation products. At the booth will also be a Ford® Bronco, outfitted with products by Metra’s Heise LED and Axxess brands. Metra’s training sessions will cover products launched at The 2021 SEMA Show. This includes the latest Axxess® integration products and DSPs, Saddle Tramp® lighting and audio upgrades that fit Harley-Davidson®, aftermarket accessories that fit Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator, and new vehicle lighting solutions from Heise®.
Metra Electronics® to Host Manufacturer Training Sessions at KnowledgeFest™ in Orlando, FL
May 16, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is heading to Orlando, FL to host new training sessions at KnowledgeFest™ and showcase their latest aftermarket installation products. At the booth will also be a 2001 Honda S2000 built by Ata Ehdaivand from Absolute Electronix in Derwood, MD, customized with Metra products. Metra’s training sessions will cover new products launched at The 2021 SEMA Show. This includes new Axxess® integration products and DSPs, Saddle Tramp® lighting and audio upgrades that fit Harley-Davidson®, aftermarket accessories that fit Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator, and new vehicle lighting solutions from Heise®. As a Diamond Ultra sponsor, Metra is proud to support the industry by providing in-depth training sessions for installers at the event, hosted June 10-12.
Metra Electronics® to Host New Manufacturer Training Sessions at KnowledgeFest™ in Indianapolis, IN
Mar 22, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® is heading to Indianapolis, IN to host new training sessions at KnowledgeFest™ and showcase their latest aftermarket installation products. At the booth will also be a 2017 Jeep Wrangler, provided by Car Stereo One, customized with Metra products. Metra’s training sessions will cover new products launched at The SEMA Show. This includes new Axxess® integration products and DSPs, Saddle Tramp® lighting and audio upgrades that fit Harley-Davidson®, aftermarket accessories that fit Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator, and new vehicle lighting solutions from Heise®. As a Diamond Ultra sponsor, Metra is proud to support the industry by providing in-depth training sessions for installers at the event, hosted April 1-3.
Saddle Tramp® Ships New Products
Mar 10, 2022
Holly Hill, Fla. – Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics® has added new products to their inventory designed to upgrade 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide models. This new line of products features a replacement inner fairing for riders who want to upgrade the sound system and install a modern aftermarket Double-DIN radio, as well as accompanying products that complement the fairing. Saddle Tramp® has also introduced a new amp bracket kit to fit 2014-up Harley-Davidson® Street Glide models. These new products are available now for shipping and are designed to help installers deliver upgraded, fully customizable sound systems with less time and labor spent in the install bay.
Metra Electronics® to Attend SEMA Show and Celebrate 75 Years of Innovation
Oct 13, 2021
Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics® announces that it will have two booths at the 2021 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, with booth 12141 in the North Hall and its off-roading and powersports products on display at booth 61041 in the West Hall. This year marks Metra’s 75th anniversary in manufacturing and will be celebrated with a look back at Metra’s car audio history on social media. As Metra Electronics releases new product announcements for the SEMA Show, it will also showcase a look at products from the past, celebrating both old and new innovations in the aftermarket automotive industry.
Saddle Tramp® Ships New RGB LED Lighting Kit for Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles
Apr 14, 2021
Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is now shipping a new plug-n-play RGB lighting kit designed for 1996-up* Harley-Davidson® Touring models. The BC-RGB-K1 is a 12-piece kit that can be controlled via the Metra RGB smart device app for 16 million different color options, preset lighting transitions and flash patterns, the ability to flash the lights to music, and more.
Saddle Tramp® Introduces New Accent Lights for Harley-Davidson® and Universal LED Lighting Accessories
Feb 23, 2021
Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping six different easy-to-install LED lighting products designed for motorcycles.
Saddle Tramp® is Now Shipping New Plug and Play Audio Harnesses for Harley-Davidson®
Jan 27, 2021
Saddle Tramp® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping ten new audio harnesses designed for Harley-Davidson® Batwing Fairing (FLH) and Shark Nose Fairing (FLT) motorcycles with or without the Tour Pak®.