J&P Cycles Founder and Friend of K&N John Parham Dies
- May 2, 2017
John’s positive influence on motorcycling is indelible. He was an innovative business owner and a tireless promoter of all things motorcycle related. Motorsport Aftermarket Group President and CEO, Andy Graves, expressed just how powerful John’s impact has been on the motorcycling lifestyle. “John was a very special person,” said Graves. “So many people knew John as a retailer, an event promoter, a custom bike aficionado, a vintage bike fan or the driving force behind the National Motorcycle Museum. Few people have accomplished so much for so many riders in their lifetime.” In 1979, John started the company that DealerNews Magazine named the “World’s Largest Aftermarket Retailer.” His visionary work in mail order parts sales changed the aftermarket parts business.
A good example of J&P’s promotion influence is the company’s title sponsorship of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show at each stop of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. K&N was proud to co-sponsor that highly-successful program recognizing motorcycle design and building innovation. John was tireless in preserving and sharing the beauty of vintage motorcycles with the masses. As chairman of the National Motorcycle Museum he helped collect one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of motorcycles in the world. The NMM preserves and displays in excess of 300 machines.
John He is survived by his wife Jill, son Zach, daughter-in-law Bree, and two grandchildren. Zach is the General Manager and Vice-President of Merchandising at J&P Cycles. In memory of John Parham’s legacy, folks are encouraged to sign up for and support the organ donation program in their community, and continue their support of the National Motorcycle Museum. We at K&N would like to express our sincere condolences to all of the friends and family of John Parham. He will be sorely missed, but his immeasurably positive influence lives on. | |||
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