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CONTENTS March 2017 H Vol. 24 #2 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Don Emde • donemde@me.com

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Art Director: Morgan Williams

Ad Coordinator: Jennifer Rose • jenrose@me.com

Michelin’s new Power RS is a premium sportbike tire that’s designed to excel in every category important to sportbike riders – acceleration, braking, handling and flickability.

Copy Editor: Tracy Emde

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Contributing Writers: Joe Colombero, Steve Cox, Beth Dolgner, Don Emde, Dennis Johnson, Joe Kress Contributing Photographers: Joe Colombero, Steve Cox, Kinney Jones, Sara Liberte To our readers: Editorial space in this publication has been offered on an “advertorial” basis. While we have done our best to check the facts, our readers should be aware that the responsibility for accuracy rests with the manufacturers, vendors or sponsors who provided the information to us. – Publisher. Parts Magazine is published by Don Emde, Inc., 92 Argonaut, Ste. 160, Aliso Viejo, CA. 92656. Copyright © 2017 by Don Emde, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without permission from the publisher. Unsolicited photos or manuscripts cannot be returned unless SASE is provided. Don Emde Inc. cannot take responsibility for lost or misdirected mail. Don Emde Inc. assumes no liability for any material published herein. All statements and information are the responsibility of the authors and/or sponsors. Drag Specialties Magazine, Parts Magazine, Parts Europe Magazine and Parts Magazine Online are trademarks of Don Emde Inc.

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Emde Report News & Events Parts Department

EVENT REPORTS

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2017 AMA Supercross Preview Supercross Season Kick-off: Anaheim I Report

SPECIAL FEATURES

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he season has begun — in more ways than one. In racing, Supercross returned in January to Angel Stadium of Anaheim for the 2017 kickoff event, best known as “A-1.” Thor MX and Moose Racing both have some top riders in their gear and we wish our guys well. Thor riders Marvin Musquin and Jason Anderson scored well at A-1 and carried their success on to Race 2 in San Diego. They were then joined near the front of the pack at Anaheim’s second race (A-2) a few weeks later by rookie 450 rider Cooper Webb. It took Cooper a couple of races to adjust from the 250 Yamaha he raced last year to the 250cc West Supercross title to his new factory Yamaha 450. We had two writers — Joe Colombero and Steve Cox — covering all the action at Anaheim. Be sure to read their features in this issue beginning on page 12.

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On the industry side, as you read this issue, Parts Unlimited will be gathering in Indianapolis for their first NVP/Product Expo of 2017. All indicators are that dealers from around the country will be arriving there ready to check out new products and programs from the many participating vendors. Once dealer’s orders are placed, Parts Unlimited’s industry-leading order fulfillment system ensures products arriving at the stores in only a day or two in most cases. Watch for our Indy Show report in our next issue. Hope to see you there. Speaking of new products, be sure to check out Michelin’s new Power RS series of sportbike tires starting on page 22. The new tire line will, as Michelin says, “unleash” a rider’s full potential out on the road.

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We wish everyone a great season.

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NEWS EVENTS Parts Unlimited Welcomes New Employees

arts Unlimited announces the addition of three new employees to its sales staff.

Joining the team is Greg “Gunny” Stilwell as the new regional sales manager for Parts Unlimited’s North Central Region. Stilwell is a former sales manager for a couple of different dealerships in Wisconsin, and earned his nickname as a Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. When he isn’t seeking an adrenaline

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rush from drag racing or dune riding, Stilwell adventures underwater to search the shipwrecks of the Great Lakes and the caves of Mexico. Next up is Isaac Ackels, who will now serve as a new sales rep for the Central Region, covering the Cincinnati area. Ackels might be a familiar face to some as he is a former Parts Unlimited employee before he left to serve as the manager of Indian Motorcycles of Northern Kentucky. Ackels grew up riding and racing in large events such as GNCC and other

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off-road and Enduro races, and still races and rides when he gets the chance. Outside of work and two wheels, Ackels enjoys spending time with his family and kids, taking hikes, mountain biking and cruising in the family Jeep. Rounding out the trio is Jason Hillgrove, who is the newest sales rep for the North East region. Hillgrove arrives at Parts Unlimited with a vast amount of dealership experience having worked such jobs as service advisor,

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parts manager and sales coordinator for a number of stores in New Hampshire. An avid racer, Hillgrove spent time road racing from 2000 to 2013, and has competed in many dirt track-related events over the years. When taking a break from engine-fueled competition, he likes to spend time outdoors golfing, boating, playing hockey, hunting and more. Parts Magazine would like to welcome “Gunny”, Isaac and Jason to the Parts Unlimited team. ■

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The “Spirit of Sturgis” is a custom Indian Scout built by Klock Werks. It’s a tribute to the Scout owned by J.C. “Pappy” Hoel, founder of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

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Klock Werks Celebrates 20 Years S t o r y b y D e n n i s J o h n s o n / Photos courtesy of Klock Werks

t’s been 20 years since Brian Klock and Dan Cheeseman were working in a small garage in rural South Dakota, scraping together parts for custom bikes they hoped would garner some magazine coverage while working on whatever came through the door. For Klock, it was a natural progression from spray-painting cars with his brothers at home to being a noted custom bike builder and namesake behind Klock Werks. Cheeseman took a different path, opting to get into the custom world rather than pursue a career in finance or banking that his college degree had prepared him for. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Mitchell, S.D.-based Klock Werks has grown from that small business into a custom bike powerhouse that still turns out genre-bending custom bikes while also producing a whole range of aftermarket products for the metric and V-twin bike segments. Klock says that it’s an honor to have had such longevity and success in the business he loves, and is proud to count among his friends legends like Arlen Ness and Donnie Smith, heroes he had only looked up to from afar. “To know that I’ve had an impact on our industry is humbling,” he says. Klock’s passion for tinkering as a youngster led to an FXR project in 1988 and his first award-winning custom in 1990. John “Quigley” Patton then helped Klock open his business where they built a turbo-charged Bagger for his dad, Roger Klock. After this, Cheeseman came aboard as COO and the two set to building the Klock Werks name and style. Bit by bit they built up the business and in 2004 they moved into Klock

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Werk’s current 7,000 square-foot facility. In 2005, Laura Klock joined the team and it was here they started growing the company’s product line starting with fenders, and eventually including the popular line of Flare windshields. Business blossomed along with the V-twin boom and 2006 brought two highlights — winning the Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off competition with a custom Bagger, and getting into that Drag Specialties FatBook catalog. Klock said he is particularly proud of his long relationship with Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties, and still remembers when LeMans chairman Fred Fox told him he was going to build a bike for the Drag Specialties FatBook cover. He ended up building a Shovelhead Bobber that appeared on the cover of the 2006 FatBook alongside a custom built by Tank at Tuff Cycles. Klock Werks expanded its product offerings into the metric bike market in 2014 and now produces a number of aftermarket upgrades for Indian Motorcycles and the recently shuttered Victory line. Throughout two decades in business, through the successes and the failures, Klock says he’s remained humble, something he learned in those early days from Ness and Smith. “I’m not a quitter. I love motorcycles and I love motorcycle people,” Klock says. “No matter what happens, if you surround yourself with good people and you are good to those people in return, when you fall, they’ll be there to pick you up.” Parts Magazine would like to congratulate the whole Klock Werks team on its 20th anniversary. ■

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Before every Supercross there’s a press conference to promote the event. The front row at Anaheim 1 featured from left, Ken Roczen, Ryan Dungey, Chad Reed and Jason Anderson.

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MONSTER ENERGY/YAMALUBE/CHAPARRAL YAMAHA FACTORY 2 Cooper Webb (Thor)

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA 21 Jason Anderson (Thor) RED BULL KTM 25 Marvin Musquin (Thor)

TEAM TEDDER/MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI 151 Dakota Tedder (Thor)

2017 250SX TEAMS YAMALUBE/STAR RACING YAMAHA 23 Aaron Plessinger (Thor) 39 Colt Nichols (Thor) 45 Mitchell Harrison (Thor) 108 Dylan Ferrandis (Thor) 122 Dan Reardon (Thor)

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Stor y and photos by Jo e Colomb ero t’s official, 2017 is upon us and so is the new Supercross Season. Teams have changed, riders have switched machines or moved-up, and Parts Unlimited is there to support racers and its dealers to make the sport stronger. Here’s a Who’s Who? of Parts Unlimited Supercross riders that you’ll see clad in Thor and Moose Racing gear this season.

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AUTOTRADER.COM/MONSTER ENERGY /TOYOTA/JGR SUZUKI 37 Phil Nicoletti (Moose Racing) CYCLETRADER.COM/ROCK RIVER YAMAHA 183 Lorenzo Locurcio (Thor)

KTM’s Marvin Musquin takes the stage at A-1 with Rob Buydos. He went on to finish third for the night in the 450cc class and has been consistently on the podium.

Thor’s 450cc riders are all top contenders this season. KTM’s Marvin Musquin has already scored two podiums and is in good position to vie for the 450cc Supercross title. Husqvarna’s Jason Anderson has been just off the podium in the first two events and has been a top-seated qualifier every race. He looks ready to follow up his Anaheim win from last season with more victories in 2017. Yamaha’s Cooper Webb, who was the top 250cc rider last season, has

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Dealers line up for a catered meal at the Parts Unlimited VIP area at Anaheim 1. Notice the big screen TV? Many are scattered throughout the seating area this season so the dealers can enjoy the action while they eat and relax.

Parts Unlimited dealers can get a guided Track Walk at select events. It’s a great perk and gives dealers a better appreciation of what it’s like to race on these highly technical tracks.

moved up to the 450cc class and is showing consistent improvements as he gets accustomed to the bigger bikes.

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In the 250cc class, Yamaha’s Aaron Plessinger has upped his game for 2017 and has been scoring consistent podiums in the quest for his first Supercross West title. Plessinger came on strong in the outdoor nationals in 2016, finishing fifth in the points chase and winning a National and a couple of motos. When the series heads east, look for Dylan Ferrandis (108), Mitch Harrsion (45), and Colt Nichols (39) to run up front in Thor racewear in the 250cc Supercross East. “We have a lot of history with our riders,” says Andrew Gustafson, Pro Rider Support man for Parts Unlimited/Thor. “They help with product fitment, features and benefits with the products, plus they’re great ambassadors. For Supercross, which takes place mostly in winter and at night, they like Prime Fit for its compression wear feel. “Marvin and Jason will be strong this year on the 450s and we have high hopes for Cooper to get used to the bigger bikes and make some noise as well. Aaron has shown great promise as a top 250cc rider for the western leg of the series and our eastern riders all have been training hard and showing good speed in practice.”

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Moose Racing also has a top rider in the 250cc class. Riding the Autotrader.com/Monster Energy /Toyota/JGR Suzuki, Phil Nicoletti (37) will wear Moose Racing colors and run Moose Racing hard parts on his machine. Nicoletti has been with Moose Racing for a while; as a privateer he has served as every team’s favorite “replacement” rider because of his strong work ethic and ability to break into the top 10 indoors and out. This season with Suzuki, he’s looking to put the Moose Racing brand in the winner’s circle. Dick Burleson, brand ambassador for Moose Racing, can often be found manning the Moose rig at Supercross, motocross, and off-road events. The eight-time National Enduro Champion enjoys talking racing, hard parts and Supercross at the rig. “We’ve got the Moose Racing truck and display doing the first five Supercross events in the west and then moving to off-road racing,” says Burleson. “We’re here to support Nicoletti, who is just a good hard working rider that we’re proud to have. We love to go to the races, so if you see the Moose Racing truck please feel free to drop by and talk to about racing and new products. We’re here all day.”

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Rob Buydos gets the low-down from Moose Racing’s Phil Nicoletti, who is contesting the 250cc Supercross West Series this season.

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The Moose Racing rig will be at the western rounds of the SX Series and then move on to off-road events. Dick Burleson (eight-time National Enduro Champion and Hall-of-Famer) talks to fans at the Moose Racing rig at Anaheim 1.

Here’s a look at the new Parts Unlimited stage where host Rob Buydos will take to the stage several times a day to talk with celebrity guests, racers, past winners, and other industry dignitaries, and update fans and dealers on the day’s events and action on the track.

Dealer VIP Supercross is one of the greatest shows in motorsports and each season Parts Unlimited dealers have the opportunity to watch in style. Hylton Beattie, Parts Unlimited global motorsports director explains some of the programs Parts has for its dealers. “For 2017 we have some new things for our dealers,” Beattie says. “For a limited number of dealers we have the Early Morning Dealer VIP Program. This is for dealers who want the whole Supercross experience behind the scenes, on the track and meeting the racers.” The day begins with breakfast and then a VIP private tour with the “voice of LeMans” Rob Buydos. The tour takes the dealer through the trucks the company supports; they also get to see the Alpinestars Mobile Medical Center, and a tour of the Alpinestars display to see the latest products. The tour then moves to Dunlop for a quick overview of the tire programs, and then it’s onto the team trucks to meet with riders for photographs, and talk with the team managers and owners. The whole tour takes place before the pits open to the public, so it’s a personal and private tour.

Another dealer program is called the Parts Unlimited Fan Zone, where they can relax and watch a live feed on the big screen TVs, listen to Buydos interview riders, legends and upcoming stars, and enjoy a catered lunch. Dealers who sign up for the Track Walk get to do just that, take a trip around the track before the action starts. ■

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hen it’s winter in Southern California — at least in the motocross world — that means the test tracks are buzzing, and the majority of the American motorcycle industry is focused on the start of the new Monster Energy AMA Supercross season.

The first race of the year is also the first race for many racers who switched classes or switched teams, and there were quite a few of those in 2017.

Much like with the sport of NASCAR, AMA Supercross begins with its biggest event of the year — Anaheim 1. The first of 17 rounds of racing that take place over 18 weeks, Anaheim 1 is more than just a race, it’s an event that brings out fleets of OEM and aftermarket big rigs, moto-celebrities, current and former champions and legions of fans. Right there alongside the whole show is Parts Unlimited, offering plenty of support and comfort for its sponsored riders and VIP dealers.

Red Bull KTM/Thor rider Marvin Musquin showed at that first round in Anaheim, and the following weekend in San Diego, that he’s ready to battle for a 450cc title. He fought for the lead off the line in both of the first two rounds, and ended up placing third in both races.

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Just behind Musquin in both races was a fellow Thor racer, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider Jason Anderson, who matched Musquin’s consistency by finishing fourth in the first two rounds.

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3 1. KTM/Thor’s Marvin Musquin spent the off-season winning. He won the Red Bull Straight Rhythm, along with a few European Supercross races, and came into Anaheim 1 ready to fight. 2. Husqvarna/Thor’s Jason Anderson was on point with his speeds at Anaheim 1, and a week later in San Diego, starting mid-pack in both 450cc mains so far. 3. If you’re visiting the pits at any Supercross race, you can bet you’re going to see that Thor rig – and all the support and hospitality it offers – buzzing with activity.

As many predicted, Ken Roczen came in hot to Anaheim 1 on his new Honda, taking the win on the tricky and unforgiving track, in front of defending champ Ryan Dungey on his KTM. It was Roczen’s third win at Anaheim 1 in four years, but unlike in seasons past, this year, Roczen was able to back his round-one win up with a win at round two in San Diego; again in front of Dungey. Monster Energy/Yamaha/Thor rider Cooper Webb made his 450cc class debut at Anaheim 1 and put up a tough fight. The reigning two-time 250cc Western Regional SX champion is always a competitor, but very few racers have ever stepped up to the premier class and won right away.

a 450cc Supercross main event before. That’s how stacked the field is, which is why he has his work cut out for him as a rookie to the class, no matter the pedigree.

250 CLASS There might be a new favorite team in the 250cc class. The Star Racing Yamaha team has won the 250cc Western Regional Supercross Series two years in a row (Cooper Webb), and the 250cc National MX championship three years in a row (Jeremy Martin twice, then Cooper Webb). Now gunning to keep the dynasty going is Aaron Plessinger, the most senior team member heading into the 2017 season.

Webb fought his way through Anaheim 1 to land 10th place, but eight of the nine racers in front of him have actually won

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1. As the outright fastest guy on the track in both 250cc main events, Yamaha/Thor’s Aaron Plessinger has managed a second and a third and sits second in points.

2. Former 250cc SX champ Cooper Webb had a rough go on his debut at Anaheim 1 in the 450cc class, but was showing his well-known determination to win as he builds himself into a premier class contender.

The Yamaha/Thor rider is both confident and prepared, and has put in some strong work in the first two rounds. Though it’s still early, Plessinger is second in the points run behind KTM rider Shane McElrath after placing second at Anaheim 1, and then third in San Diego. Both times out, Plessinger set the fastest laptime of the main event. It’s only a matter of time at this point. With the 2017 season still fresh, and plenty of more racing to go, there’s still sure to be plenty of ups – and downs – for riders in both classes. ■

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Check out that near-slick tread pattern. Michelin carefully engineered that to cover just over 6 percent of the total tread surface, a performanceinspired design that offers outstanding grip on wet and dry roads alike and exceptional straight-line stability.

portbike riders serious about the tires they use just might have a new benchmark to measure performance. It’s the Michelin Power RS, sportbike tires that are new, available now and standing alone at the top of Michelin’s already impressive sportpremium tire lineup. It’s a lofty position.

about — acceleration, braking, handling and that almost undefinable sense of flickability, that light, agile feel. All are here in Michelin’s Power RS, the company’s most radical leap forward ever with a sportbike tire.

The Power RS now leads a lineup that includes some highlyregarded and top-selling rider favorites, Michelin’s Pilot Street Radial, Pilot Powers, Pilot Power 2CT and Pilot Power 3 tires. One look at the new Power RS and its unmistakably aggressive tread patterns will tell you why. These are serious tires, competition inspired and they’re all business.

The Power RS difference begins with its near-slick and variable-groove ratio tread patterns, carefully engineered to cover just over 6 percent of the total tread surface. Offering outstanding grip on wet and dry roads alike and exceptional straight-line stability, it’s a performance-inspired pattern and, with that variable-groove ratio, there’s only minimal grooving at a 45-degree lean angle.

The Power RS tires, as Michelin says, are “ready to unleash your full potential!” Those aren’t empty words. Beginning with a clean sheet of paper, Michelin designed the Power RS to excel in every important category a sportbike rider cares

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FEATURE PACKED, COMPETITION INSPIRED

The result here is significantly enhanced cornering grip. Those aggressive tread patterns, on both the front and rear tires, are just the start. The Power RS also features all new compounds,

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Michelin designed the Power RS to excel in every important category a sportbike rider cares about — acceleration, braking, handling and that almost un-definable sense of flickability.

2CT on the front, and 2CT+ technology on the rear. Under all that, there’s a completely new, and patented, carcass. With all of this the Power RS is indisputably the most advanced and feature-packed sportbike tire that Michelin has ever offered, tires offering the kind of high-level grip, handling, stability and feel that deliver Michelin’s “Total Performance.”

2CT & 2CT+ COMPOUNDING

As the originator of Dual Compound motorcycle tires in 1984, Michelin continues to push the envelope with the Power RS Dual-Compound technology derived from the company’s latest-generation racing tires, and found here in both the front and rear tires.

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The Power RS is Michelin’s new sportbike tire that’s designed for serious performance.

Both compounds were developed to incorporate Functional Polymer Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR), a compound that maximizes wet grip with no compromise, and offers a tenacious grip in the dry. It’s a 100 percent Silica center tread compound, and a 100 percent Carbon Black lateral compound on the shoulders maximizes dry grip in hard cornering.

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On the Power RS front tires, Michelin’s 2CT technology has accomplished two seemingly conflicting ideals — delivering great wear resistance in the center area of the tread combined with a significantly enhanced grip on the shoulders.

For the Power RS rear tires, Michelin’s Dual-Compound 2CT+ technology does even more. Here the center area’s harder compound has been extended underneath the softer rubber on the shoulders to give the tires much better rigidity at high lean angles, and more stability during hard cornering, especially under strong acceleration. Those rear tire compounds also include specially formulated elastomers (elastic polymers) that not only provide the Power RS with a high level of all-over grip, but also allow a fast warm up. All this is a technology developed in Michelin’ racing department and extensively used during the 2015/2016 motorsports seasons.

ADAPTIVE CASING TECHNOLOGY PLUS, ACT+

As exciting as the Power RS’s tread patterns and compounding are, underneath all that the Power RS also features a brandnew, and patented, carcass design. Michelin calls it Adaptive Casing Technology Plus, ACT+. It’s a tire design engineered to

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carefully reduce the maximum rigidity in the crown area while maintaining just the right degree of rigidity in the sidewalls and shoulder areas at normal operating pressures. Michelin accomplished this with a single-ply center section with an angle close to 90 degrees, maintaining rigidity in the sidewalls and shoulders with softer, high-angle and overlapping cross plies. The result is a tire carcass that provides strong lean-angle and straight-line stability, a combination designed to minimize drifting in the curves.

UNLEASHED SPORT RIDING POTENTIAL

All of the above, as well as optimized pressure distribution of the tire on the road and the mechanical connection of the big contact patches are all part of what makes the new Michelin Power RS the headliner in its 2017 lineup. That long and impressive list of features are available in a wide variety of sizes, too, fronts and rears covering everything from the smallest street machines (bikes like the KTM 125 Duke and Honda CBR 250) to the biggest, no-fooling sportbikes at the top of the heap like the Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa. The available lineup includes the following front sizes, 120-60 ZR17 and 120-70 ZR17 and these different rears, 160-60 ZR17, 180-55 ZR17, 180-60 ZR17, 190-50 ZR17, and 190-55 ZR17. ■

»» Your Parts Unlimited rep has all the information, along with

brochures and handouts outlining all that the Power RS has to offer. Also talk with your Parts reps about Michelin’s online training courses www.michelinmotorcycle.com/training. Look for more information on the new Power RS at www.michelinmotorcycle.com.

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our most radical leap forward ever for sportbike tires! Third-party commissioned testing1 and Michelin internal testing2 demonstrate that MICHELIN® POWER RS is the new leader in five categories that define a true sportbike tire dry performance: grip, acceleration, braking, handling and flickability. Now available for an extensive range of sportbikes. Based on a series of third-party commissioned tests carried out by Motorrad Test Center in October 2016 at Boxberg et Neuhausen tracks (Germany) using a 2016 BMW S1000RR with tire sizes 120/70ZR17 (front) and 190/55ZR17 (rear), which compared MICHELIN Power RS with the following competitor tires: PIRELLI Diablo Rosso 3, DUNLOP SportSmart 2, CONTINENTAL ContiSportAttack 3, BRIDGESTONE Battlax Hypersport S21 and METZELER Sportec M7 RR. | 2 Based on internal tests carried out in Fontanges (France), Cartagena (Spain) and Ladoux (France) in 2016 on a 2015 BMW S1000RR with tire sizes 120/70ZR17 (front) and 190/55ZR17 (rear), which compared MICHELIN Power RS with the following competitor tires: PIRELLI Diablo Rosso 3, DUNLOP SportSmart 2, CONTINENTAL ContiSportAttack 3, BRIDGESTONE Battlax Hypersport S21 and METZELER Sportec M7 RR. | Individual results may vary. Copyright © 2017 Michelin North America, Inc. All rights reserved. 1

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Charging Into 2017

New Apparel Colorways and Hard Parts

The dual sprockets are made to be tougher than standard aluminum sprockets, and lighter than steel sprockets.

hen it comes to off-road riding, Moose Racing has a selection of products that will cover just about every customer’s need, whether it is gear and apparel or hard parts.

With 2017 now underway, Moose Racing is announcing just a few of the many items that will join the company’s already packed catalogs this year, starting with new colorways for its popular warm-weather racewear, the Sahara line. This is the first time Moose Racing has done a spring release for new colorways. Savvy riders know that the Sahara pants and jerseys are a wise choice for when the mercury starts to climb. Sure, it’s still the dead of winter in many places throughout the country, but you can bet that warm, comfortable riding weather will be here before you know it. Help your customers be prepared with Sahara gear in the new yellow/blue and blue/red colorways.

keep them in commission all season long. A pre-bent ergonomic design with spandex stretch panels makes for a well-articulated fit. Riders of all sizes will appreciate the three-point waist adjustment system and locking zipper that keeps things tight and secure. The pants are available in waist sizes from 28 to 42 inches. The Sahara jersey is just as incredibly breathable and comfortable, and is specifically designed to keep your customers nice and cool when the day heats up. A lightweight and breathable design featuring a highly ventilated polyester mesh chassis makes for maximum airflow. That all-day comfort comes courtesy of a custom lightweight collar and cuff design, while the athletic fit and new design allows for a full range of movement. Of course that well-known Moose Racing logo and design is made to be breathable and last a good long time without fading. The jersey comes in sizes small to 3X.

With that Sahara pant, they’re going to get a lightweight, highly ventilated piece of clothing that’s built tough for bushwhacking trails, yet comfortable enough for running motos all day long. For 2017 the pant features a new and improved knee design with full grain genuine leather inner panels.

On the hard parts side, Moose Racing has its new dual sprockets and RFX rotors. Those new sprockets are specially designed to outlast standard aluminum rear sprockets, and are much lighter than steel sprockets. The inner ring is made from 7075 T6 aluminum, while the outer ring is built from heavy-duty steel.

The pants still feature that tried-and-true design of using reinforced high denier polyester in high wear areas to

Because riding off-road is inherently dirty, the sprockets feature self-cleaning mud grooves between each tooth

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RFX rotors will stand up to mile after mile of heavy-duty off-road braking.

to prevent dirt build-up. The inner rings are anodized in the following colors — black, blue, green, orange, red, and silver. The RFX rotors are laser cut from high-grade quality stainless steel, meaning they’re tough enough to stand up to some pretty heavy usage and provide tight, consistent braking. The rotors are heat treated to withstand warping and not cause excess pad wear. A special color-coded surface treatment allows your customers to match the rotor to their favorite OEM color.

For 2017, Moose Racing’s Sahara racewear is available in two new colorways.

These rotors will help brake pads stay clean, too, thanks to a unique wave design. That wave design also combines with precision-cut vented holes to help rapidly dissipate heat for no-fade braking. Moose Racing recommends that its M1, Qualifier and XCR brake pads be used with the RFX rotors. Moose Racing continues to grow its line with all the products your customers need for their off-road fun and these items are the latest. ■

»» Talk with your Parts rep for details and check out www.mooseracing.com for details on the company’s big range of products.

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AK TROOPER PACK BE SAFE, BE SEEN IN OUR HI-VIS RIDING BACKPACK // MSRP - $210.00 The Trooper was designed for, well, anything and everything you can imagine. It's big. It's tough. It's perfect. Of course, it includes interior and exterior pockets, tie-downs, the expected fittings and adjustments, a special laptop/tablet pocket and hydration compatible. Not to mention, a place for first aid, a place for eyewear and the ability to secure your helmet to the back. You're going to quit before the trooper even gets close.

*Made in the USA. Available for most Harley-Davidson ÂŽ Touring models

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Scout Masters

New Fairings for the Indian

That Indian Scout Sixty is a popular bike that could definitely benefit from some air management. Memphis Shades has several models with Scout fitments, pictured here are the Café and Batwing fairings.

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ndian Scout riders just got a lot more style options thanks to Memphis Shades. The company has expanded its already wide range of applications for that motorcycle. Now, Memphis Shades has Indian Scout and Scout Sixty applications for nearly every product they make. The company already had Memphis Fats, Memphis Slim and Drop-Top Memphis Fats shields in stock, as well as five Sportshields — Del Rey, Del Rio, El Paso, Rio Grande, and Speed Demon. The new Scout products from Memphis Shades include a Batwing Fairing, Bullet Fairing, Café Fairing and Gauntlet Fairing, all of which are available through Parts Unlimited. Having so many shield and fairing options is only great if swapping them out is simple. Thanks to Memphis Shades’ unique Trigger-Lock hardware, it is. Once a Trigger-Lock hardware kit has been mounted to an Indian, any Memphis Shades application for the motorcycle can be quickly and easily added with the correct mounting plates.

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All of the Trigger-Lock hardware is polished aluminum and stainless steel that has been E-coated in black or clear. It can be taken off and on without tools and has adjustable angle so a customer can get just the right setup for their personal preferences. The shield can then be removed and replaced without losing the angle at which it was set. Memphis Shades does everything in-house at its headquarters in Memphis, TN, and one of their primary objectives is to keep things simple for the end user. The Trigger-Lock is the perfect example: it uses several patents that highlight the simplicity of the hardware.

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Memphis Shades evolves its products based on what they learn doing installs. The company is always on-site at the Sturgis and Daytona bike rallies, doing installations while the customers watch. What that means is that the install needs to be both quick (it generally takes just 15 minutes) and easy for the customers to understand how it all works.

by Saddlemen for all Scout windshields and fairings, so they won’t get dirty or dinged while sitting in the garage, closet, hotel room, or car trunk.

One of the greatest advantages of the Trigger-Lock hardware is that it allows someone to change the look of their Indian in minutes. That means a Café Fairing can keep the bike looking sleek at a bike night, but the next day a Batwing can be mounted for a long day of riding.

Customers who want to amp up their sound system can fit their Scout Batwing Fairing with the MS-1 Hogtunes audio system, which disconnects easily when the Batwing is removed. ■

And what should you do with the fairing that is not in use? Memphis Shades has Sherpa-lined storage bags

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All of the Scout fairings require a turn signal relocation kit, which installs in five minutes without disconnecting any wires.

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Shades by talking to your Parts Unlimited rep, and by going online to www.memphisshades.com.

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Color Them Cool

New Styles and Graphics for Spring

New Fuse Propel colors/ graphics include the Black/Lime and the Navy/Red Orange.

Fuse Air Dazz in Flo Orange/White and Dazz in Magenta/Black

hen it comes to its new spring racewear lineup, it seems as if Thor has covered just about every color and graphic under the sun. A little over-stated? Yes, but just take a look and you’ll see that Thor has added an unprecedented number of new looks, colors, graphics and features. What’s available? Try nine new looks for the Fuse racewear kits, four different choices for the Fuse Air, 15 color-andgraphic possibilities for the Pulse kits, four more for the Pulse Air and another four choices for the Prime Fit. There are also matching or coordinated helmets, gloves and goggles to complement the line. Thor’s premium Fuse kits are built for performance. The Fuse jerseys offer great mobility thanks to raglan sleeves, while the rolled cuffs and collars minimize chafing. There are vented mesh panels in all the right spots to maximize airflow and the fabric wicks away moisture.

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The matching Fuse pant is built for maximum flexibility and performance. Stretch panels throughout and accordion knee panels offer an optimal, versatile fit and the chassis is shaped with a pre-curved profile that just naturally fits a rider in an action position. The pant is put together with abrasion-resistant polyester and nylon, and double and triple stitched. The new colors and graphics include the Propel, the Dazz, Lit, Pinin and Objectiv styles. Color choices for all that include Black, Black/Lime, Navy/Red Orange, Flo Green/ Yellow, Navy/Red, Orange/Black, Gray/Black and Blue/ Navy. And that’s just the Fuse gear. Now take a look at the Fuse Air kits. The four different choices include Lit White/Red, Pinin White/Purple, Dazz Magenta/Black, and Dazz Flo Orange/White in this lineup of lightweight, fully ventilated gear. The Fuse Air line is all about full ventilation and unparalleled rider comfort. It’s perfect warm-weather gear.

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The Pulse Air in Powder Blue/ Lime is just one of the latest looks for the well-ventilated line of gear. The Pulse Louda graphic is an eye-catcher, as is the Pulse Taper in Yellow/Red

The jerseys have fully-vented mesh panels for maximum airflow and comfort and the Fuse Air pant offers all that cooling airflow with its own set of fully perforated vented panels. This is gear that’s tough and made for hard use, and now it’s available in Lit, Pinin and Dazz styles with color choices of White/Red, White/Purple, Magenta/ Yellow and Flo Orange/White. Then there’s the Pulse gear, that racewear with a superversatile fit tailored to a rider’s shape and riding style. The jerseys have set-in sleeves, and there are four-way stretch panels in the cuffs and collars. The pants feature that pre-curved shape with maximum comfort and are ready for action whether your customer is up on the pegs or in a sitting position. The style choices now include the new Louda, Taper, Aktiv, Whiteout, Blackout, Covert and Velow graphics with color options of Yellow/Pink, White/Blue, White/Orange, Yellow/

Red, Blue/Black, Multi, White/Black, Red/Black, Orange/ Navy, Lime/Black, Midnight, Navy/Lime and Black/Orange. Let’s not forget that there are also maximum ventilation Pulse Air kits, with new Profile and Activ graphics and Power Blue/Lime, White/Multi, Cactus and Covert Sand colors. Thor’s lightweight, athletically inspired Prime Fit kits have a new look, as well. It’s the Rohl, and it is available in Flo Green/Black, Flo Orange/Gray, Blue/Navy and Black/White. There’s a lot to look at here and your customers will want to see it all. Take note that there are also color-andstyle matched or coordinating Verge helmets, Spectrum and Void gloves and a whole new lineup of matching or coordinating goggles to go along with this Spring Racewear Lineup. ■

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With warmer weather on the way, you need racewear that keeps the heat at bay. Built with a fully perforated chassis and moisture wicking fabrics, the PULSE AIR PROFILE is designed for a refreshingly chill ride.

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Taking It to The Streets

Double Dose of In-Person Product Training the opportunity to learn more about the products, and see entire collections first-hand, and we’re going to deliver.” “The wide-reaching schedule of the Helmet & Apparel Tour is the concerted effort of Parts Unlimited to accelerate the current success our dealers have experienced in 2016 with our exclusive brands,” Derge adds. “For the brands that are participating in the Helmet & Apparel Tour, there will be complete product lines on display enabling our dealers to see all the different colors, models and styles. There will be full size runs so dealers can try on the helmets, boots, gloves, jackets and other gear.” From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. dealers can schedule appointments with brand managers from each vendor to get detailed training on each of the product lines. In the evening, there will be food and refreshments, followed by individual vendor presentations for dealers and their staff. “We’re trying to do everything we can to help our dealers make informed buying decisions, as well as to help train their staff to sell the product to their customers,” Derge says. On the Street & Off-Road Tour, a selection of vendors will take part in one continuous tour featuring 30 stops over the course of five months. Each stop will provide dealers with quality training on the products’ key features and benefits in order to give them more knowledge about the products they are selling in their stores.

Parts Unlimited is embarking on an ambitious plan to bring new products and sales training directly to dealers with the Helmet & Apparel Tour and the Street & Off-Road Tour. Photo by Sara Liberte

or 2017, Parts Unlimited is launching an ambitious program to take new products and sales training directly to its dealers with the Helmet & Apparel Tour and the Street & Off-Road Training Tour.

Both tours will take place concurrently, starting in late February with the Helmet & Apparel series running through late March, for a total of 36 shows in six weeks. The Street & Off-Road tour will hit dates across every major metro market into mid-July. “We want to bring the products directly to the dealers to inform and educate them on making knowledgeable buying decisions, and not ask them to fly across the country to see it,” says Jeff Derge, LeMans Corporation’s vice president of sales. “The dealers have been asking for

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The tour stops will include in-depth, 25-minute product training sessions from the vendors, a format similar to the detailed training that Parts reps receive each year at the NVP Product Expo in Madison, WI. Dealers can check out everything from tires, helmets and brake pads, to exhausts, batteries and luggage. Attending dealers can also take advantage of 24-hour discount specials from the vendors presenting the night of the tour stop, and there will be a two-week discount order period for all participating brands. “The tours are a fantastic opportunity for dealers to get out and meet one-on-one with industry-leading brand managers and product specialists, and have the chance to learn more about important categories of the business and get additional detailed training,” Derge says. “We’re the only one to offer this kind of service. What we’re trying to do is reach all our dealers, in all the regions across the country.” ■

»» Talk with your Parts rep for information on presenting vendors and on how to attend the presentations.

2017 HELMET & APPAREL TOUR DATE 02/21 02/21 02/21 02/23 02/23 02/23 02/28 02/28 02/28 03/02 03/02 03/02 03/07 03/07 03/07 03/09 03/09 03/09

LOCATION DALLAS, TX MIAMI/FT. LAUDERDALE, FL MINNEAPOLIS, MN HOUSTON, TX OMAHA, NE ORLANDO/LAKELAND, FL AUSTIN, TX CLEARWATER/ST. PETE, FL DES MOINES, IA ATLANTA, GA DAVENPORT, IA SAN ANTONIO, TX KNOXVILLE, TN PHOENIX, AZ ST. LOUIS, MO CHARLOTTE, NC CINCINNATI, OH SAN DIEGO, CA

DATE 03/14 03/14 03/14 03/16 03/16 03/16 03/21 03/21 03/21 03/23 03/23 03/23 03/28 03/28 03/28 03/30 03/30 03/30

LOCATION ANAHEIM, CA PITTSBURGH, PA WASHINGTON, DC BALTIMORE, MD BUFFALO, NY VAN NUYS, CA DETROIT, MI KING OF PRUSSIA, PA SANTA CLARA/SAN JOSE, CA GRAND RAPIDS, MI SECAUCUS, NJ VALLEJO, CA AURORA, IL NASHUA, NH PORTLAND, OR PEWAUKEE, WI SEATTLE, WA SPRINGFIELD, MA

The Helmet & Apparel Training Tour features our top brands including Alpinestars, Arctiva, ICON, Moose, Slippery, THOR, and Z1R. Bring your entire staff to learn firsthand from the masters. See your Sales Rep for more information, invitations will be coming soon. Working together, we will make your 2017 apparel sales the best yet.

2017 STREET & OFF-ROAD TOUR DATE 02/28 03/02 03/07 03/09 03/14 03/16 03/21 03/23 04/11 04/13 04/25 04/27 05/02 05/04 05/09

LOCATION PHOENIX, AZ SAN DIEGO, CA ANAHEIM, CA VAN NUYS, CA SAN JOSE/SANTA CLARA, CA VALLEJO, CA PORTLAND, OR SEATTLE, WA OKLAHOMA CITY, OK DALLAS, TX SAN ANTONIO, TX HOUSTON, TX MIAMI/FT. LAUDERDALE, FL ORLANDO/LAKELAND, FL ATLANTA, GA

DATE 05/11 05/16 05/18 05/23 05/25 06/06 06/08 06/13 06/15 06/20 06/22 06/27 06/29 07/11 07/13

LOCATION CHARLOTTE, NC PITTSBURGH, PA KING OF PRUSSIA, PA SECAUCUS, NJ NASHUA, NH SPRINGFIELD, MA BUFFALO/SYRACUSE, NY ST. LOUIS, MO LOUISVILLE, KY DETROIT, MI AURORA, IL DAVENPORT, IA PEWAUKEE, WI DES MOINES, IA MINNEAPOLIS, MN

The Street & Offroad Dealer Training Tour provides dealers with the opportunity to meet the top vendors of the industry as they speak on their newest products in the marketplace, latest trends, and in-depth sales and merchandising strategies. Contact your Parts Unlimited Sales Rep for further information on this great opportunity coming to a city near you. Invitations coming soon.

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Less is More

2017 Helmets Ready for Action Classic colorways and clean silhouettes are hallmarks in Biltwell’s popular helmet range.

Gloss Blood Red and Polar Green are just two of a dozen new and classic colorways in the 2017 Gringo S arsenal. Talk with your Parts rep about scoping the full range.

wenty-seventeen marks the beginning of LeMans Corporation’s fifth year as the exclusive U.S. distributor for Biltwell helmets, hard parts and accessories. If Biltwell’s reported sales growth among Parts Unlimited dealers in previous years is any indication, shops committed to the brand in 2017 are in for another record-setting season. Opinions regarding why Biltwell continues to grow in what has been a soft market vary, but the self-effacing founders of the company credit their open-arms philosophy and fun-focused message in social media for their success. Clearly, when Biltwell says, “Ride motorcycles, have fun,” they mean it. For a growing number of bike riders, the fun starts with Biltwell helmets.

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VINTAGE STYLE/MODERN TECHNOLOGY Few categories have suffered more feature creep than motorcycle helmets. Biltwell’s Gringo and Gringo S are as no-frills as motorcycle helmets can get, and that’s the way many modern bike riders like it. If the Gringo is too fancy for your customers’ taste, Biltwell’s Bonanza is another good-looking, super comfortable helmet that offers plenty of bang for their buck. Regardless of which model your customers choose, Biltwell is hitting the new year hard with more new colors than ever.

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The retro-moto, café racer and chopper crowds were among the first two-wheeled subcultures to embrace Biltwell’s less-is-more aesthetic. Today modern bike riders in Biltwell helmets can be seen everywhere. Aaron Brimhall photo

New colors in Biltwell’s Bonanza open-face line include Hazard Orange and Flat Olive. Biltwell jumpstarted the vintage helmet revolution a decade ago, and raised the bar higher when they dropped the Gringo on bike riders hungry for a clean style.

THE COLOR OF MONEY Because the Biltwell brand made its name with hard parts for home customizers, some are quick to dismiss its helmets as merely “chopper stuff.” The truth will surprise you — Biltwell’s top-selling retailer in Southern California is a Vespa shop in the San Fernando Valley. So much for the old biker stereotypes. Biltwell simply wants dealers to know that its helmets are popular and sell fast because they look cool with out flash and filigree. Broad market appeal matters, and Biltwell helmets have it on lock. ■

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LUBRICANTS

Race Tested

High-Performance Oils

FUCHS-Silkolene’s PRO4 range of oils are specially formulated for demanding, high-performance applications.

port and competition riders will want to know all about FUCHS-Silkolene and its PRO4 oils. Silkolene’s pedigree and the performance of its race-developed lubricants are well known.

FUCHS-Silkolene has been a leader in the European market for more than a century, and Silkolene’s chemists and engineers have worked with some of the biggest race teams in the world, names like BMW Motorrad, Ducati Corse, Norton, Triumph, Kawasaki, Honda and Aprilia. Not only has Silkolene developed and supplied these race teams and factories with tailor-made lubricants, the company has also offered a comprehensive oil-sampling service so the factory engineers know exactly what’s happening inside the engines they produce. The latest result of all this is the PRO4 family of oils, a full range of lubricants that are fully-synthetic, race tested and feature technologically advanced additive packages. Silkolene’s PRO4 oils include PRO4+ 5W-40 and 10W-50, PRO4 Energy 10W-30 and PRO4 XP 10W-40, 15W-50, 10W-50, and 10W-60. It’s a full range of premium oils ready to meet and exceed the demands of serious sport riders everywhere. You can start with those PRO4+ 5W-40 and 10W-50 blends. Initially developed for extreme race conditions, these are now very popular with big V-twin/V-four riders, as they are a premium lubricant in bikes like Ducatis and

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Aprilias. The PRO4+ excels in these demanding, high performance applications. Silkolene’s PRO4 Energy 10W-30, developed in partnership with Honda’s Motorcycle Development Institute, is the Silkolene grade best suited for modern engines with extremely close tolerances. Along with its improved engine protection, independent testing has shown a 10 percent improvement in fuel economy, reduced oil consumption and horsepower boosts up to 9 percent. Honda now recommends PRO4 10W-30 for most of its range of motorcycles. And then there are the PRO4 XP weights, including 10W-40, 15W-50, 10W-50, and 10W-60. Built on the success of PRO4 Energy 10W-30, and with the help of a two-and-a-half-year long development program, the PRO4 XPs offer incredible shear stability and a high level of engine protection. These lubricants reduce friction, increase drain-down period, offer up to 3 percent increased horsepower, an 18 percent reduction in oil consumption and an 11 percent improvement in fuel economy, all confirmed by independent testing. Like all oils in the PRO4 range, they carry JASO (Japanese Automotive Standards Organization) accreditation, tested and meeting the exacting standards of actual motorcycle engines. ■

»» Talk with your Parts rep for more details and check out www.silkolene.com.

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One-Stop Shop

Covering a Wide Range of Vehicles EBC has a big range of brake pads for powersports vehicles of all types, from two wheel to four.

The Vee-Series sportbike rotors are made using premium mill-rolled stainless steel, and they’re hand-built to exacting tolerances. The rotors feature lightweight alloy hubs and EBC’s patented SD square-drive button technology. The CX Extreme motocross race rotors feature heattreated stainless steel with a diamond-ground finish, and they’ve been specifically designed to resist cracking upon water contact. There are also D Series rotors for direct OE replacements, Enduro CE rotors designed to dramatically improve pad wear. EBC also makes Oversized MX/Supermoto rotor kits, custom rotors for naked bikes, floating rotor conversions and they even have stainless steel and black chrome rotors for the customs. EBC’s clutch kit lineup includes the CK Series OE replacements, DRC Dirt Racer Kits, DRCF Carbon Fiber clutch sets and SRC Street Racer clutches. It’s all high quality and Parts Unlimited has it all. ■

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he powersports world features a wide range of vehicles, everything from scooters and dirtbikes to sportbikes and Adventure tourers. Keeping track of all the models, and all the available service and replacement parts, can be a challenge for employees behind the parts counter.

brake pads, brake rotors and clutch kits, and check out www.ebcbrakes.com for further details.

Knowing all the various model brake pads, brake rotors and clutch parts for that expansive range can be overwhelming. For all of this, EBC serves as a one-stop shop designed to serve up replacement parts that are a big improvement over stock. Just flip open those Parts Unlimited catalogs for a look. There’s more than just accessibility and convenience here. EBC is also known for high quality and great performance. EBC’s pads, rotors and clutch kits have been designed and developed especially for the application in question. From the OE replacements and the GPFAX full race pads, to the Carbon X pads for enduro/motocross applications and the popular V-Pads, it’s always going improve the feel at the lever and pedal. And all those brake pads are just part of the picture. EBC has a full lineup of high-quality/high-performance rotors available, and they are the perfect complement to any of those brake pads.

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Whether it’s a sportbike, dirtbike, Adventure Bike or scooter, EBC has a brake rotor that will fit the bill.

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Engineered to Perfection - in the UK and USA Quality British and American brakes Choose from UK made organic pads or semi-sintered V-Pads™ for feel and control, or US made sintered copper alloy brakes that deliver massive braking power, improved wear life and reduced brake noise. Vee-Rotors™ These rotors are British made using German mill rolled precision stainless steel rotor blades with new weight reducing vee profiles which are mounted onto lightweight alloy center hubs using the EBC patented SD square drive button technology. Color hub options also available. VMD Classic rotors are available with black anodized hubs.

American Made EBC sintered pads – powerful braking with stainless steel radiator plates to reduce heat and noise.

Semi-Sintered V-Pads™ Long lasting semi-sintered V-Pads™ for heavier bikes and classics, for sintered life and organic pad type feel.

EBC Square Drive™ The patented EBC Square-Drive™ button/rivet system ensures rotor blades can expand, cool and stay perfectly flat during heavy braking - probably the only true floating rotor system on the market today, giving you powerful, smooth brakes without vibration.

Check out all the hottest brake products at your EBC Dealer today from the world’s number 1 brand. Gear up with oversize brake kits for street and off road, super lightweight and self cleaning to improve brake control. With all brakes made in the UK or USA the quality is guaranteed.

Carbon X Pads With less lifetime than EBC sintered brake pads, the carbon X pad range has the unique benefit of lower heat generation and transfer. Perfect for off road use.

MXS Series Sintered Pads American made sintered brake pads for off road use. Most of the range include new slider pin kits where required.

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The Dirt on Dual-Sport Gear

You’ll find no flash or frills here. The Raiden Monochromatic jacket and pant combo is pure function.

against the weather. In fact, the Monochromatic jacket has Waterproofing Level 3, the highest offered by Icon, to withstand heavy rain. The zippers have been fine-tuned through field-testing by the Icon team. The vent zippers have been relocated to avoid moisture buildup while still providing maximum airflow, and the main zipper has a gusset and a magnetic storm flap. Inside, the Thermolite liner is thicker than in previous Raiden jackets, but the TechMesh panels allow for more efficient core regulation and a more athletic fit. A full suite of D3O impact protectors, covering the shoulders, elbows and back, is another perk inside the jacket.

con might be best known as a sportbike gear brand, but here’s their dirty little secret; in addition to loving all things sportbike, the minds behind the brand are also hardcore dual-sport riders. Playing in the dirt requires the appropriate gear, so several years ago, Icon introduced the Raiden line for dual-sport riding.

Icon’s Raiden DKR boots and Raiden Alcan gloves are the perfect complement to the Monochromatic jacket and pants.

The DKR Monochromatic collection is the latest in the Raiden line. Like the name suggests, the Monochromatic jacket and pants eschew flash in favor of function. Both pieces are available in one of just two options: black or gray. That’s it. No crazy graphics, no day-glow colors. Just one color with simple Raiden badging.

The Raiden DKR Monochromatic pants are equally armed for the elements. The same HYCOR chassis is easy to get on thanks to a full-leg waterproof zipper and a generous cut that can fit over normal riding gear. Inside, D3O impact protectors in the hips and knees keep company with a fixed nylon liner. Suspenders are fashionable again, and the Monochromatic pants have a removable set for those who want options. The stirrups are also removable.

The Raiden Monochromatic jacket has Icon’s relaxed fit, featuring a long and looser design. It’s ideal for layering or for riders with a bigger frame. The chassis is made from waterproof yet breathable HYCOR, a lightweight material that helps prevent fatigue while still providing an ample barrier between a rider and the elements, or even the ground. Removal of excess snaps, zippers and pulls further decrease weight. While those unnecessary bits have been tossed by the wayside, the chassis benefits from a Teflon coating and complete seam sealing to provide even more guard

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Icon has a full line of Raiden dual-sport gear, making it a one-stop shop for riders. The Monochromatic jacket and pants coordinate with the Raiden DKR boot and Raiden Alcan gloves – both in black, naturally. The Variant Raiden Carbon helmet tops off the ensemble. For riders who really want to rock the Raiden lifestyle, swag from hats to performance socks are available, too. ■

»» Talk to your Parts Unlimited rep for the dirt on the Raiden Monochromatic jacket and pants, and head online to www.iconraiden.com for more information about Icon’s full line of dual-sport gear.

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Ready to Ride Tire and Wheel Kits

The new Radial Pro and Slingshot tire and wheel kits from AMS will give your customers tough, reliable traction in all types of terrain.

The AMS SlingShot is the tire for mud runners everywhere. Although designed as an aggressive mud tire, the SlingShot is also quite capable in all terrain, whether it is mud, snow, sand or simple trail riding. While the wide open tread design makes for an excellent self-cleaning tire, the dimpled tread elements on the surface of each lug offer better bite.

ires and wheels are what literally keep ATVs and side-by-sides rolling. A customer with a good setup on their machine can conquer all types of terrain. Tires that perform create satisfied customers and a satisfied customer is a returning customer. AMS has the tires and wheels that will keep your customers satisfied. AMS is now offering wheel and tires kits for the Radial Pro and the SlingShot. The Radial Pro tire/wheel kit features the AMS Radial Pro A/T tires mounted on Roll’n 104 cast aluminum wheels. The 26x12 wheel/tire kits are available with a painted matte black finish or machined black finish wheels. All other tire/wheel kit sizes are available with machined black finish wheels. Your customers will be pleased to see that all these kits include center caps. The tubeless Radial Pro tire itself features a built-in rim guard, a radial casing for a smooth consistent ride, and the tire is 8-ply rated to tackle the

most challenging terrain. It’s extremely puncture resistant, and is DOT for limited road use, which means its legal to ride on the road with these tires if the vehicle is otherwise street legal.

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The massive reinforced lugs extend to the centerline of the tire to smooth things out on the hard pack, but still keep clawing through when things get sloppy. Speaking of sloppy, large shoulder lugs wrap the sidewall to provide extra side bite when things get really slick. Your customers will appreciate the fact that these SlingShot tires are DOT for limited road use. Available in 25-inch and massive 26-inch monsters, these sturdy 6-ply SlingShots are designed to launch through any mud pit or snow drift. The Slingshot tire/wheel kits feature AMS Slingshot tires mounted on Roll’n 104 cast aluminum rims. The wheels feature a painted matte black finish or machined black finish with the center caps included. Founded in 2002, it is AMS Tires/Excel Tire & Wheel’s mission to develop and offer high-quality specialty tires, inner tubes and wheels at a competitive rate, and to provide the highest level of service available. ■

»» The Radial Pro and SlingShot tires and kits are now available

through your Parts Unlimited representative. To see the full line of tires and wheels offered by AMS visit www.amstires.com.

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Triumph Sound, Style and Performance

hen it comes to swapping out the OE mufflers for something new on a Triumph Bonneville or a Thruxton, most riders are looking something that will offer a nice boost in power and style. Your customers want those new silencers to perform better than what they’re replacing, as in opening up considerably more horsepower and torque potential, and they should sound better, too. The enhanced performance should be matched with a noticeable bark. For Triumph riders, those new mufflers have to also look the Triumph part. Appearances are important. A big reason why many riders bought their Triumphs in the first place was because of the vintage, timeless style these new-classic Brit bikes bring to the game. Now take a look at the new Triumph slip-ons from Bassani. You can take any concern about these mufflers having the correct look right off the table. The reverse-cone megaphone style is spot-on perfect, as timeless as those retro Triumphs themselves. Available in both 3½-inch and 4-inch diameters, they definitely look the part. Simply put, these Bassani slip-ons look — and sound — right at home on a Triumph. These good-looking silencers are built tough. The bodies are all 18-gauge stainless steel. The baffles are all custom-designed and Triumph-tuned for Bonnevilles, 2009 through 2016 T100s and SE Mag-wheel versions, and those café-correct Thruxtons. The mufflers are available with a choice of black or polished finishes. End caps for those muffler choices are polished or with a cool black fluted finish. Traditional looks aside, as important as that is here, there are decades of Bassani performance experience built into these Triumph mufflers. The good looks are matched with a performance kick that’ll be felt, and heard. Bassani has gotten everything right with these slip-ons. Looks? Check. Sound? Check. Performance? Check. Quality? Of course. Bassani is delivering it all here, filling in every box on a Triumph rider’s muffler wish list. ■

Bassani Xhaust has a line of slip-on silencers for Triumph’s modern classic Bonneville range and the Thruxton. The exhausts look, and sound, the part for these popular Brit Bikes.

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Bassani’s Triumph pipes and check out www.bassanipipes.com for videos that really highlight their sound and style.

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BLUETOOTH HEADSETS

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Launching a New Wireless Headset Bluetooth headsets will also function whether or not there is an audio system mounted on the motorcycle, to allow riders outside of those on Gold Wings and HarleyDavidson Ultras to communicate with each other and utilize their favorite smartphones and GPS units. After standing back from the Bluetooth market as the technology progressed, J&M is now jumping into it with a brand-new line-up of Bluetooth helmet headsets designed specifically for installation into most flip-up modular, openface, full-face and shorty style helmets.

J&M Corporation’s new Bluetooth helmet headset will fit most modular, open-face, full-face and shorty style helmets, and provides clear, crisp audio performance.

The Bluetooth helmet headset features everything needed to install the system. The headset is ready to link up to a number of OEM audio systems, smartphones and GPS units.

&M Corporation co-founder John Lazzeroni was never a fan of Bluetooth headsets since the technology was first introduced to the motorcycle marketplace about a decade ago.

He and his wife Melinda developed their flagship corded helmet headsets for the Honda Gold Wing way back in 1978, a product that allowed the company to grow from a simple start-up to the powerhouse electronics vendor it is today. According to Lazzeroni, J&M’s corded headsets do not need to be charged, will function perfectly for hours on end, and perform better than Bluetooth headsets in terms of sound quality and overall volume available at highway speeds. However, Bluetooth headsets will do one very important thing that corded headsets will not, they will link directly to your customers’ favorite smartphone and provide all of the cool, exciting features and apps that are part of today’s high-tech world.

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Lazzeroni says the new Bluetooth headsets will feature high-speed audio performance and durability that are comparable to the company’s elite series corded helmet headsets. These new J&M Bluetooth headsets will utilize the very best of J&M’s speaker and microphone components, like the AeroMike® VI (both boom and chin-bar mount style) and hi-intensity mount-in-helmet speakers (both 40 and 45mm sizes.) Manufactured with the CSR Bluecore8 IC, and loaded with the latest Bluetooth 4.1 software (that is upgradable to 4.2 when available), it’s now easier than ever for your customers to pair and link to their favorite audio devices. Up to four J&M Bluetooth headsets can be linked together to provide crystal clear communications at distances of up to half a mile, and the built-in high-capacity battery will provide 15 to 18 hours of continuous use between charges. These new J&M Bluetooth headsets can also link to many of the new factory installed audio systems featured on bikes like the new Indian Chieftain and Honda CTX, along with J&M’s current dual module A2DP stereo custom dongle for the Honda GL1800. Your customers will also be able to download periodic updates into these headsets direct from the J&M website to help keep up with the ever-changing world of Bluetooth audio products. With J&M warranty and full factory support directly behind this new Bluetooth headset line-up, Lazzeroni says you can be sure that it will be a big hit on your sales floor and parts department. ■

»» Talk with your Parts rep about the new Bluetooth headset and check out www.jmcorp.com for more details.

J&M’s BT-03 Elite Series Bluetooth Headsets ®

Offer THE BEST Audio Performance Available. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS: Cell Phone Priority Call priority to linked headset.

Helmet-to-Helmet Intercom Up to 4 riders with ½ mile range.

Play/Pause Music Function On AVRCP profile for easy activation.

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Elite Headset Made-in-USA Headset components, AeroMike® VI & highintensity helmet speakers.

15 Hour Battery Life High capacity battery provides up to 15 hours of continuous use.

Online Updates from J&M Website Connect via USB for software updates. Windows 7/8/10.

For crystal clear voice communications.

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Ultimate Xtreme Clean

Star brite’s 300,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Montgomery, AL.

ost in the powersports industry know Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment, but few know Star brite, the company behind the product. Founded 40 years ago, Star brite is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cleaners, polishes, protectants, motor oils, fuel treatments, lubricants, sealants, and more.

having to resort to heavy scrubbing. As a result, Xtreme Clean is clearly superior to most all-purpose cleaners that are formulated to be as inexpensive as possible, relying on harsh, caustic ingredients that, over time, can cause surfaces to become dried out or faded. The same technology that makes the marine products work so well is found in every one of Star brite’s powersports products.

Star brite is best known for its extensive lineup of cleaners, protectants and polishes. They are engineered to withstand the harsh saltwater marine environment that produces the toughest conditions on the planet in terms of corrosion, UV and salt damage as well as severe wear and tear.

Star brite has a well-deserved reputation for producing great products at competitive price points. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL., the company owns and operates a 300,000 sq. ft.-manufacturing and distribution facility in Montgomery, AL.

These 40 years of experience are what set Star brite apart from the typical appearance product company; another difference is the employees. Every product bearing the Star brite brand has been extensively tested, researched and evaluated by employees using their own boats, motorcycles, cars and trucks. As a result, Star brite products tend to be over-engineered.

Unlike firms whose products are created by third-party contract fillers for the price-sensitive automotive market where the main focus is on cutting costs in order to hit price points, Star brite is a prime manufacturer, utilizing the latest technology and ingredients to create products that get the job done without compromise.

Star brite’s mantra consists of three words: Innovation, Technology and Performance. This means finding new ways to clean, maintain and protect, using the most effective ingredients to deliver no-compromise results. As just one example, Ultimate Xtreme Clean is a new all-purpose, allsurface cleaner degreaser, not just another cheap-to-make soapy surfactant. Xtreme Clean utilizes high-tech chelating agents that work their way into the grime to break the bond that holds it to the surface in order to clean just about anything without

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There are two major advantages to being a prime manufacturer that add value to every product. The first is that Star brite works directly with chemical companies, getting first access to the latest technology and ingredients without going through intermediaries, avoiding the corresponding price markups. Secondly, by avoiding third-party contract fillers, another layer of cost is avoided. These two factors combine to allow Star brite to produce great products at competitive prices. ■

»» To see Star brite in action, visit www.starbrite.com and click on “Plant Tour” from the Video page. Talk to your Parts Unlimited rep about the company’s extensive product lineup.

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LUGGAGE

Packed and Ready Three New Sissybar Bags

Saddlemen’s new collection of sissybar bags features plenty of storage, which makes them just the ticket for a weekend trip or day ride.

hen your customers hit the road for a day ride or a weekend trip, there are always a few things to consider before it’s time for kickstands up. What’s the route (if there is one)? Is the bike squared away? And, is there a place for their stuff? That latter question can be answered with saddlebags and hard luggage, but sometimes riders want to travel light. That’s where Saddlemen’s new trio of sissybar bags comes into play. Not everyone wants a big touring bike or even a set of over-the-hump saddlebags, but most riders need somewhere to stash things when rolling out. All the bags in the lineup are built with a perfect blend of rugged materials that will really stand up to some hard use. The bags are made from tough 3mm and 1mm LeatherTech and feature oversized hardware, a handle and straps that are riveted in place and plenty of space to pack for the journey. The bags each feature a main cargo compartment flap that opens fully for easy loading. All of them can also be used without a rear rack, and have a newly designed adjustable mounting sleeve that adapts to the shape and width of a bike’s sissy bar. A molded organizer makes for a handy and safe stash spot for a smartphone or other valuables. Saddlemen made it easy to attach bungee cords or other straps to the bags by including multiple oversized

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mounting rings all around the bags. The pockets feature strong, nylon meshing zipper teeth with chrome sliders equipped with large pulls for easy use with a gloved hand. Included with each bag is a high visibility, reflective rain cover with a locking cinch cord for when things get wet on the road. The bags come in three different sizes, and all of them feature a shoulder strap for easy carrying when the bag is off the bike. The largest of the bags also includes a top roll bag for extra cargo capacity, and has top cargo straps for mounting the roll bag or for strapping down a jacket or other gear. ■ THE SIZES OF SADDLEMEN’S NEW SISSYBAR BAGS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• p/n 3515-0173 — 14 inches x 11 inches x 11 inches • p/n 3515-0172 — 11 inches x 11 inches x 14½ inches • p/n 3515-0171 — 16 inches x 9¾ inches x 16¼ inches (roll bag is 13¼ inches x 9 inches x 8 inches)

»» Talk with your Parts Unlimited rep about these new sissybar bags

from Saddlemen, and get more information about the company’s broad line of luggage and seats at www.saddlemen.com.

Dirt Bike Kits • Kits feature a 520DZ2 race chain or a 520VX2 X-Ring® chain • High carbon steel rear sprockets for durability and long life

• Kits have stock/OE gearing or one tooth over/under rear sprockets • Super strong chromemoly steel countershaft sprockets • Available for Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki & Yamaha dirt bikes

The Lightweight 520DZ2 features D.I.D’s exclusive SDH pin treatment for impact strength and increased life

The high performance 520VX2 has increased rigidity to reduce pin flex and power loss

Sport Bike Kits • Kits feature gold or unplated ZVM-X or VX low friction X-Ring® Chains • Premium quality steel rear sprockets

• Chromemoly steel counter shaft sprockets • Kits replace your stock OE gearing • Available for Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph & Yamaha sport bikes

The high performance VX X-Ring® chains Gold or Unplated

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Wireless Sounds Easy Tunes for the Trail

ake a look around the industry and you’ll see the obvious, the UTV market is charging along at a nice and steady clip. Whether they’re for work, play or both, UTVs are in demand and so are all the parts and accessories that go with them. Moose Utility Division is well aware of this market trend, and is busily adding new products and updated product fitments to growing line of UTV parts. One of its latest products is geared toward a popular add-on for those side-by-sides — booming audio systems. With the new Moose Utility Division Bluetooth audio receiver/controller, your customers can wirelessly tap into all the music they have packed into their smartphones or other MP3 device and play it through their four-wheeler’s speakers. All your customers have to do is mount the UTV-BT (p/n 4401-0206) into the common 43mm x 83mm opening found on the dashboards of most UTVs and connect it to the AUX-in on an existing radio. They then just connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth and play tunes through the UTV’s radio. As an added bonus, the UTV-BT includes a Y jack that converts its 1/8-inch headphone style jack to stereo female RCA jacks so it can send music directly to any car stereotype amplifier your customers might be using. It also has its own AUX IN connection so it can be used with a peripheral device like a GPS or satellite radio, for turn-byturn instructions out on the trail or for playing a favorite satellite radio station.

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With Moose Utility Division’s new Bluetooth audio receiver/ controller, your customers can wirelessly play music through their four-wheeler’s speakers.

The unit easily pairs with any wireless music player, and will connect automatically with up to nine previously paired devices. The UTV-BT features a sleek and smooth design that’s easy to use, even with gloves. It has a single control knob for easy operations, and the power button, volume control and track play/pause can be operated with no fuss while driving. There’s a good chance that many of your customers have audio systems installed in their UTVs. Now’s a good time to introduce them to the new Moose Utility Division Bluetooth audio receiver/controller to make the most of those systems. ■

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Title Winning Tech A History of Championships

Before and After: For Mitch Payton and Pro Circuit, it all started with him working to get better performance from his old Husqvarna motorcycles.

ro Circuit is a company that has achieved legendary status in the world of motocross, Supercross and off-road racing. The company follows the philosophy of, “We race. We win. You benefit” in the design, production, and marketing of its exhaust systems and performance products. It all started decades ago with a young desert racer named Mitch Payton, who was looking to get enhanced performance on his Husqvarna motorcycles. It wasn’t long before Payton was the man who could get the best performance out of a Husky on the west coast. That was how Pro Circuit came into being. Soon, Payton and his team of speed specialists focused their collective energy on other bike parts and other brands. Custom-tuned exhaust pipes were the first Pro Circuit high-performance accessory sold out of Payton’s speed shop, followed by racing silencers. Pro Circuit next opened a suspension shop and expanded the available line of Pro Circuit exhaust systems and motor accessories for different bike brands. With Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, and Yamaha-mounted racers running Pro Circuit equipment, it didn’t take long for the brand to start racking up championships. In early 1990, Pro Circuit set its sights on winning a national motocross championship. To make this goal a reality, Payton borrowed a strategy from auto racing, securing a corporate sponsor. By doing this, he changed the way motocross teams would be financed and packaged forever. In 1991, Pro Circuit fielded a four-man team of relatively unknown motocross racers (including a kid named Jeremy McGrath) to contest the AMA Supercross series under the Peak Antifreeze, Pro Circuit and Honda banners. Six months later, that team swept the 125cc East and West Supercross Championships.

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The same Pro Circuit exhausts that have helped land championships are also available to your customers. There are strong sellers for two-stroke and four-stroke machines.

In 1997, another pro motocross rookie, this one named Ricky Carmichael, wore Pro Circuit colors to the 125cc National Motocross Championship. This was just the beginning; legendary riders like McGrath, Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto have all raced for Pro Circuit. Pro Circuit has won its share of FIM World titles as well. FIM World Supercross Champions using Pro Circuit equipment include: Chad Reed in 2003, Ricky Carmichael in 2005, James Stewart in 2006, 2007 and 2009, and Ryan Villopoto from 2011-2014. Up until now, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki has earned 29 AMA Championships: 19 AMA Supercross Lites Regional Championships, 10 AMA 250cc National Motocross Championships and 248 AMA victories. The same Pro Circuit race winning exhaust systems are available to your customers through Parts Unlimited. Best-sellers for two-strokes are the 304 Factory Sound silencers and the Works Pipe. For four-strokes it’s the T-6 Stainless Steel slip-on and the Ti-6 Pro Titanium exhaust system. The Ti-6 Pro meets AMA sound regulations. ■

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A Collection of Track Day Staples

The GP Plus R glove and SMX-6 boot are a perfect complement to the GP Plus suit.

ith warmer weather around the corner, track day riders will be itching to get their first asphalt fix of 2017 and Alpinestars’ performance riding footwear, protection and apparel are a good suggestion for your customers’ shopping list.

One key consideration is a leather suit. Coming in new aggressive colorways, Alpinestars performance racing GP Plus suit is an excellent choice to blow away those lap times. The suit features technologies that have been pioneered in MotoGP, such as the exclusive injection-molded Dynamic Friction Shield protectors on the shoulders, elbows and knees.

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The performance attributes of this comfortable and versatile leather suit can further be boosted by integrating CE level 2- certified Nucleon back and chest protectors for the ultimate in impact and abrasion absorption. Each Alpinestars leather suit is anatomically profiled and designed to offer lightweight ergonomic performance, which gives riders the comfort and confidence to push for that vital extra tenth of a second. The GP Plus suit features an accordion leather back panel and knee inserts for comfort in aggressive racing positions, and accordion stretch panels in key articulation areas for a good fit. There are also polyfabric stretch panels on the crotch, underarms, calf and back of the knees for a full range of movement. The suit also has many comfort features, such as the high-density perforations on chest, arm and legs for airflow and the full suit lining’s 3D mesh and stretch inserts to help regulate body temperature. Every track day rider knows that gloves are crucial. Alpinestars GP Plus R glove gives track and sports riders high levels of protection, control and comfort. These CEcertified gloves have an innovative multiple-material chassis that provides a secure and precise hand fit, and a pre-curved finger construction to reduce rider fatigue. The GP Plus R glove will help prevent contortion and finger separation in the event of a crash thanks to Alpinestars’ patented finger-bridge. DFS knuckle protection, polymer compound palm and finger sliders help with impact and abrasion resistance. The SMX-6 V2 boot incorporates a newly designed microfiber upper with front and rear accordion stretch bellows for flexibility. This latest version is packed with innovative features and the latest advancements in Alpinestars’ performance footwear design. The boot features an ergonomic shape to enable greater command of a bike’s controls, double density ankle protection and internal toe-box protection. Alpinestars’ lateral ankle brace protection provides a biomechanical support and improved structural integrity and protection against impact shocks.

Alpinestars’ GP Plus suit is a great choice for your track day-riding customers. It provides a high level of protection as well as all-day comfort.

The boot’s air vents on the heel counter and shin plate, plus breathable mesh inserts (vented version only) provides improved comfort and reduced fatigue. Additional comfort features include a breathable textile interior lining featuring anti-sliding suede reinforcement on the heel area and a removable anatomic EVA and Lycra foot bed. ■

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The Technology of Track Helmets

AGV’s new Pista GP R is billed as an “extreme MotoGP helmet,” and was built with racing in mind. The aerodynamic helmet features extreme venting and is compatible with hydration systems.

here was a lot of buzz when AGV debuted the Pista GP helmet, and the Pista GP R is yet another bragging point for the Italian company. The Pista GP R and its counterpart, the Corsa R, both have a long list of refinements over their predecessors. At first glance, the different styling of the two models is apparent. AGV realized that the Pista GP and the Corsa were looking similar, so the new R models of each have distinct design differences. The Pista GP R is AGV’s “extreme MotoGP helmet,” while the Corsa R fits into the role of “ultimate track helmet.” The MotoGP designation for the Pista GP R is accurate. The full carbon fiber helmet is the same as what the company’s MotoGP riders wear. One of its most distinctive features is the biplano spoiler, which improves the aerodynamics of the helmet by 4 percent over the previous Pista. AGV’s R&D department worked to create a spoiler that would detach from the helmet on impact during a crash. Although the spoiler is made to break away, the visor is not. The updated visor lock has a reinforced closure that can be operated even with gloves on, and it is both more recessed and impact protected to prevent it from opening in a crash. The new 5mm thick visor — up from the previous 3mm — still has an Optic 1 rating for no glare or distortion. The Pinlock 120 feature means that it takes 120 seconds before fogging in extreme testing.

The ventilation system of the Pista GP R has also been refined. The chin vent ports capture more air volume, and the top vents are made of aluminum to add strength to that area of the helmet. Inside, the perforated neck roll and updated materials offer a comfortable fit. An enhanced safety release system allows rescue workers to remove the cheek pads and neck roll before removing a rider’s helmet. The system is manufactured in-house at AGV. AGV has also fitted the Pista GP R with a hydration system developed in MotoGP. A Camelbak drinking valve can connect inside the chin, allowing a rider to easily take a drink. AGV designed the Pista GP R with racing in mind, while the Corsa R is a great track helmet that can also serve as a comfortable helmet for street riding. The Corsa R shares several improvements with the Pista GP R, including the 5mm visor, updated visor lock and rescue system. Several of the most notable improvements to the Corsa R are on the inside. The double-faced crown pad has one smooth side for warm weather rides, and one fleece side for cold weather. An updated interior structure has reduced noise by an impressive 29 percent over the previous Corsa model. At the same time, ventilation has been improved. ■

»» Talk to your Parts Unlimited rep about the new Pista GP R and Corsa R, and find info online at www.agv.com.

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Innovative Designs for Racers

The Fusion 2.0 moto and ATV grips are designed to install easily and stay in place no matter how rough the action gets.

Risk Racing’s RR1 Ride-On Lift makes it easy for one person to get a dirtbike up on a stand for maintenance, repairs or storage.

ames Burry won some regional AMA titles as a motocross racer, but his real accomplishments have been off the track and on the job at Risk Racing. After starting small with just one product, Burry has grown Risk Racing into a full motocross shop that specializes in designing innovative products. Burry, who went to school for mechanical engineering and industrial design, was racing on the weekends while working as a product designer. He realized that his wife, who also raced, needed an easier way to get her bike onto a stand. Burry headed to the garage and produced the prototype of the RR1 Ride-On Lift, and other racers began asking for one. “While I was at work during the day, my wife was at home cutting and notching steel. I would then come home from my day job and weld into the night,” Burry said. Soon, Risk Racing was a full-time job. Looking back, Burry is glad he didn’t know what he was getting into. He said, “Had I truly known the challenges in building a company and a successful brand, I would have been too scared to actually do it. The part I did know was the design and manufacturing process, so that part came easy. It was the challenges of distribution, marketing, and everything else in between, that was simply an exercise of ‘sink or swim.’” Risk Racing handles everything in-house, including product design, packaging design, web design, videos, social media, and sales. “I am proud to say that we are a stable company with a steady growth history, and a lot of new projects in development for future growth,” Burry noted. Parts Unlimited distributes that very first product from Risk Racing, the RR1 Ride-On Lift. Ride or push a bike onto the lowered lift, and when the front tire touches the front plate, the lift rises to meet the bottom of the motorcycle frame. One step onto a foot pedal locks everything into place.

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From the Track

Your customers can practice their start times with the Holeshot Starting Gate. An LED light lets the rider know to get ready before the gate drops randomly between one and five seconds.

Another one of their products, the Holeshot Starting Gate, is a social media celebrity, showing up in pro riders’ videos of practice starts. The gate is attached wirelessly to a remote that mounts on the crossbar pad. After activation, a red LED lets the rider know to get ready, and the gate drops randomly between one and five seconds to simulate a race start. The Seal Doctor consistently gets top marks from motorcycle magazines. The tool cleans out fork seals, removing dirt that can cause leaks. The Lock-N-Load is one of Risk Racing’s best sellers. It holds a bike in a truck or trailer without any need for tie-down straps. Low-profile mounting plates keep the system in place. The premium Fusion 2.0 moto and ATV grips have a unique bonding system. Two bonding strips are applied to the bar, then sprayed with special Fusion Spray. The spray initially acts as a lubricant to make sliding the grips on easy, but it later dries to create a lasting bond. ■

»» Get more information about innovative Risk Racing products from your Parts Unlimited rep and check out www.riskracing.com.

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Designated Discs

Rotors for All Types of Racing

raking has a long history of winning championships across all segments of racing — winning 110 World Championships to date — and the company has perfected the art of designing the right rotor for the right environment. The Batfly Aluminum Disc and Batfly S3 Disc are proof of that. The Batfly Aluminum rotor is designed for motocross and Supercross riders who need to shave every ounce possible off their motorcycles. On the other hand, the Batfly S3 is ideal for off-road competition, where riders need a rotor that can withstand frequent encounters with Mother Nature. The differences between the two rotors are the carrier and the construction. On the Batfly Aluminum, which has a fullfloating design, both the carrier and the six connecting rivets are constructed of aluminum for optimal weight savings. The Batfly S3, on the other hand, is a semi-floating design, connected to the outer ring in three areas directly and riveted in three areas. It has a stainless steel carrier that is

The Batfly Aluminum Disc (left) is geared for motocross and Supercross riding, while the Batfly S3 is ideal for off-road competition.

durable enough for off-road racing, but is narrow enough to reduce the chances of it being hit by tree stumps, rocks or other hazards. Braking’s Batfly design features grooves on the disc’s surfaces, which create a self-ventilating mechanism to cool down the rotor. The outside and inside of the disc’s diameter have a non-round design to allow for better radial expansion of the disc in extreme heat conditions. ■

»» For more information about Braking’s Batfly Aluminum and S3 Discs, talk with your Parts Unlimited rep and check out www.braking.com.

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Stocking the Parts Customers Need

here’s nothing like a snapped cable, a busted lever or a banged-up throttle tube to put a ride on hold, be it on a motorcycle, ATV or UTV. Luckily these are simple fixes and Motion Pro has the products needed to get the rubber back on the road, ASAP. Start with cables. Motion Pro has more than 100,000 available – with that many, it’s likely that you’ll always find a fitment for your customers’ needs. And, with the company’s Cable Stocking Planner and your Parts rep’s help, you can put together your own customized list of cables to stock, a list that will fit your budget and customer needs. The planner takes into account the brands of motorcycles and four-wheelers you deal with most, the vehicle segments – street, off-road or four-wheelers – your dealership caters to and a budget. With this input, it produces a customized list of cables and suggested order quantity that you can hand over to your Parts rep for easy ordering. Savvy dealers will also keep a corresponding assortment of Motion Pro’s replacement levers and Titan Throttle

Motion Pro has a wide range of those essential products that your customers will always need, parts like cables and throttle tubes.

Tubes on hand for when customers need them. These levers and tubes cover just about every street, off-road and four-wheel machine you can name. Better yet, they’re an upgrade over the OE pieces.

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Cables, levers and throttle tubes are those everyday items riders are always going to need. Motion Pro can help you keep them in stock and on hand. ■

»» Talk with your Parts rep about setting up a customer inventory and check out www.motionpro.com.

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here’s probably no group tougher on clutches than dirtbike, ATV and UTV riders. So when it comes time for a replacement, and it always does, let your customers know they can swap out their OE parts for an upgraded option from Barnett. Barnett’s Dirt Digger clutch kits and billet clutch baskets are a great improvement over the OE setup.

Barnett’s Dirt Digger clutch kits, billet clutch baskets and billet pressure plates will pretty much make any off-road vehicle clutch bulletproof. The Dirt Digger kits come with Barnett’s exclusive carbon fiber or Kevlar friction plates, matched tempered-steel drive plates and heavy-duty springs that are 10 percent to 15 percent stronger than OE.

The aluminum baskets are CNC machined, and have replaceable stainless steel inserts to prevent grooving for smooth operation. The specially placed oil passages further increase oil flow for even cooler operation and longer life.

The kits deliver strong, positive engagement, and with Barnett’s segmented-design frictions, oil flow throughout the clutch is greatly increased for smooth, consistent performance and increased life. Applications cover all the popular bikes, ATVs and UTVs, they’re all reasonably priced and Parts Unlimited has them.

The billet pressure plates take durability one-step further. Aluminum with a tempered-steel surface, not only do they better dissipate heat, they’re guaranteed to never wear out. ■

»» Talk with your Parts rep about these clutch upgrades and

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Performance Brakes for ATV/UTV

P Brakes has expanded the lineup of its hardstopping and highly durable sintered-metallic brake pads. The range covers all the newest fourwheelers, including those from Arctic Cat, Can-Am, Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris, Suzuki, and Yamaha, and Parts Unlimited has the full lineup. These machines are getting bigger, heavier and faster than ever. They’re putting added demands on braking performance and now DP has the upgrades for them all. DP performance is well known. Can-Am has even named DP as its official, factory-endorsed brake pad upgrade. Many racers have sung the praises of DP for years. Team Polaris UXC Racing’s Michael Swift, a longtime DP Brakessponsored rider has now crossed over to the UTV class and was impressed with DP performance on these machines. “What’s amazing here is that, along with the strong braking performance, I had 75 percent pad life still left after a race,” Swift said. “Before DP I couldn’t even finish a race on a set of stock pads.”

That sentiment is echoed throughout powersports. Pick a class in GNCC ATV/UTV competition, Pro XC1, 4x4 Pro, WXC Women, UTV XC1 Pro — many of the top finishers have switched to DP Brakes. Last year 16 of the top 20 pro riders were on DP. Not only do those pads perform flawlessly in challenging conditions, they’re non-abusive to the rotors, they’re quiet and they last up to three times longer than OE. ■

»» The 2017 machines are here. They’re bigger, faster and heavier

than ever. DP Brakes has the pads for them all. Talk to your Parts rep and take a look at DP’s website, www.dp-brakes.com. DP Brakes has expanded its line of sintered-metallic brake pads to fit a wide range of the newer, bigger, heavier and faster four-wheelers.

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Lively Lithium

Keeping Those Batteries Healthy

hen it comes to selling lithium batteries, there are two important facts that every dealer should know.

The first: A lithium battery will discharge three times faster in a stored vehicle with a parasitic draw than the lead-acid battery it replaced. Even though it delivers higher cranking amps than the lead-acid battery, it does so with only around one-third the Amp-hour capacity. The second: A lithium battery drains faster than lead-acid when you’re idling at the lights or doing slow technical riding on your dirtbike or ATV. At low rpm a vehicle’s charging system delivers a lower voltage, sometimes high enough for lead-acid, but always too low for lithium. An AGM lead-acid battery is 100 percent charged at 12.8V, lithium only holds 10 percent charge at that same voltage! A lithium battery is fully charged at 13.6V or higher.

Lithium batteries need regular maintenance to perform strongly. OptiMate’s line of Lithium battery chargers will help restore a dead battery and keep it healthy.

battery that needs to be charged differently to make it last and perform. OptiMate Lithium battery chargers are designed to safely charge and maintain lithium (LiFePO4) batteries. And when that battery is dead flat, the proprietary multi-step save program will nurse the lithium battery back to life. ■

YOUR CHOICES: • OptiMate Lithium 0.8 Amp TM-471 (p/n 3807-0265) • OptiMate Ballistic Advanced 2.5 Amp TM-229 (p/n 3807-0233)

The conclusion: To make that lithium battery work as it should, it needs regular maintenance charging more often than the lead-acid battery it replaced. It’s a premium

• OptiMate Lithium 5 Amp TM-291 (p/n 3807-0138)

»» Talk with your Parts rep for details and check out www.tecmate.com.

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MOOSE RACING REBOUND HANDGUARDS Patented folding shields for those unexpected quick departures Strongest independent mount handguard system available Vigorously tested for durability and quality assurance Great alternative to wraparound systems for woods or MX Billet aluminum mounts and reinforced backbone on shield Under or over bars mounting for easy installation and clean hand control area Include shields, mounts and hardware Made in the U.S.A.

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PROBEND HANDGUARDS Made from CNC-machined 6061 billet aluminum Large area to accommodate hands and levers High-quality injection-molded Enduro Shields Integrated composite bumper Includes Probend bars, Moose Racing Enduro Shield, bar end set and plastic abrasion bumpers Mounts sold separately Made in the U.S.A.

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QUALIFIER HANDGUARDS High-quality injected-molded composite shields Aluminum mounting brackets Slim, low-profile handshield design Simple and easy to install Rotating bolt plate allows brackets to be mounted above or below levers Fits most applications Includes Qualifier Shield, aluminum mounting bracket, and all hardware Replacement mount sets available separately Made in the U.S.A.

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PODIUM SHIELDS Replacement shields for the Rebound and Probend handguards Will also fit Moose Aluminum and Moose Contour Handguards High-quality injection-molded fit and finish Include mounting hardware and instructions to mount to Moose Aluminum and Contour handguards Made in the U.S.A.

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ENDURO SHIELDS Replacement shields for the Probend handguards Will also fit Moose Aluminum and Moose Contour Handguards High-quality injection-molded fit and finish Includes mounting hardware and instructions Made in the U.S.A.

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WATER PUMP REBUILD KITS Include every gasket, O-ring, bearing and seal required to rebuild a water pump Typical kits include the following: bearings where applicable; rubber seals; mechanical water pump seal where applicable; side cover gasket; water pump gasket; snap rings located on water pump shaft and copper drain washers Applications for Honda, Husaberg, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha

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EXHAUST GASKET KITS 2- stroke kits include O-rings, springs, washer and gasket (where applicable) KTM 4-stroke kits include header gasket and replacement springs 4-stroke kits contains header gasket Applications for Honda, Husaberg, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha

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MOOSE UTILITY DIVISION OEM REPLACEMENT-STYLE SEAT COVERS Heavy-duty marine-grade vinyl Made from Hidden Creek® Autumn Camo™ UV-protected for long life Double-stitched for durability Applications for Arctic Cat, Can-Am, Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha

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AKRAPOVIC *SLIP-ON LINE FOR HONDA CRF1000L AFRICA TWIN 16-17 Slip-Ons represent the first step in the exhaust system tuning process, and they offer a great balance between price and performance Change the nature of your bike by adding more power, improved performance, and the unique Akrapovic sound Everything’s packed in stylishly designed slip-on exhaust systems Beautifully crafted exhaust system with a carbon fiber and titanium/stainless steel muffler outer sleeve The durability of all materials is track tested for optimum road performance For Muffler Shape # illustration

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SAMSON EXHAUST *4˝ SILVER BULLET SLIP-ON MUFFLERS 28˝ L mufflers provide a quick solution to giving your Indian a low, thunderous rumble Increase low-end torque, mid-range pull and high-end horsepower Improve the vintage Indian look Show-quality chrome finish Drastically improve the sound and performance of a stock Indian motorcycle Extremely easy to install Removable baffles for customizable sound Sold in pairs Made in the U.S.A.

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*4˝ SILVER BULLET BAFFLED LONGTAIL SLIP-ON MUFFLERS A quick solution to giving your Indian a low, thunderous rumble while maintaining that classic fishtail look Increase low-end torque, mid-range pull and high-end horsepower Improve the vintage Indian look Show-quality chrome finish Drastically improve the sound and performance of a stock Indian motorcycle; for use with OE headpipes Extremely easy to install Sold in pairs Made in the U.S.A.

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*MUFFLERS FOR INDIAN SCOUT 15-17 A quick solution to giving your Indian Scout a bassy, thunderous rumble Drastically improve the look, sound and performance of the Indian Scout As much as a 20 percent increase in horsepower and torque Show-quality chrome finish Extremely easy to install Include removable baffles; Staggered Longtail mufflers also have removable tips Sold in pairs DESCRIPTION PART # SUG. RETAIL Staggered Longtail 1811-3230 $499.95 Made in the U.S.A.

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