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CONTENTS March 2022 H Vol. 29 #2 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Don Emde • don@emdebooks.com Editor: Dennis Johnson • dennis@emdebooks.com Art Director: Morgan Williams

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Production Manager: Jen Rose • jen@emdebooks.com Copy Editor: Tracy Emde

It’s On! THOR/Star Racing Yamaha rider Christian Craig kicked off the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross season with a 250 SX West victory at the Anaheim opener. @Octopi.Media photo

Webmaster: Jeff Emde Design Assistant: Kristina Nystul Breaux Contributing Writers: Contributing Photographers:

Kevin Bailey, Joe Colombero, Beth Dolgner, Don Emde, Ari Henning, Dennis Johnson, Joe Kress Align Media, Joe Colombero, Simon Cudby, etchphoto.com, Dennis Johnson, @Octopi.Media

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., PO Box 6118, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607. Copyright © 2022 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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2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Season Preview 9th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day MotoAmerica Season Preview “No NVP” Spring Showcase

PRODUCT SHOWCASE Publishing office: PO Box 6118, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607 Tel: 949-632-4668 Don Emde Inc. Directors: President: Don Emde Vice President: Tracy Emde Secretary/General Manager: Jen Rose WE’RE ONLINE! Parts Magazine and Drag Specialties Magazine are available free online in an easily downloadable format. You can also check out the very latest news from the world of motorcycling in our online Newsroom. See it all at: www.partsmagazineonline.com

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Four Generations by D on Em de

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n this issue you will see the news report of Dealernews magazine’s recent listing of the Top 100 Women in the Powersports industry. I know, or have met, many of them through the years, but some that stood out to me were those that we work with here at Parts Magazine, either as customers or on the production side. I was proud to see that my daughter, Jen Rose was included on the list. Her recognition by the Dealernews staff reminded me of my family’s long history in the motorcycle business, dating back over a hundred years to when my grandfather Joe Emde had a motorcycle repair business in El Centro, California. My father, Floyd Emde, took his first-place prize money from winning the 1948 Daytona 200 and started a motorcycle business in the San Diego area. He and my mother Florence would build it into a threestore operation until they retired in 1980. Like my dad, I first had a racing career, then worked for some companies in the motorcycle industry for some years before my wife Tracy and I started our own publishing business in 1990. The scope of our work falls into two categories: motorcycle history and the modern-day motorcycle business. To date, we have published five motorcycle history books, with a couple others coming. I do the research and writing, while Tracy proofreads and edits every page. Working together, as we have done all these years, has taught us that great writing is a result of great editing. The Motorsports Press Guild apparently agreed in 2019 when

my book, The Speed Kings, was named “Best Book of the Year”. No motorcycle book has ever won that award before. On the business side, we are now in our 29th year of publishing dealer magazines for LeMans Corporation. We produce not only Parts Magazine, but also Drag Specialties Magazine and Parts Europe Magazine, 16 issues total per year. We have a great team working on these publications, including our Editor Dennis Johnson, Art Director Morgan Williams, and numerous writers (including some also named to the Top 100 list). And that brings me to our fourth generation of the Emde family to have worked in the motorcycle industry. Our son Jeff is employed full time as a defense contractor for the United States Space Force, but he has also worked for us on the side for many years as our webmaster. Jen is an invaluable part of our team. She has been full-time at Don Emde Incorporated for almost twenty years, doing double duty as both bookkeeper and production manager of the magazines, plus assisting when needed on the book projects. She also serves as Secretary of our corporation. It’s great to see Jen receiving this well-deserved recognition by her industry peers. Congratulations to her, and to the other 99 women in Powersports who have contributed to the success of their companies and to the industry. ■

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NEWS EVENTS Parts Unlimited and KICKER Performance Audio Named as Title and Presenting Sponsors of AFT Singles Class

rogressive American Flat Track recently announced that Parts Unlimited has signed a multi-year partnership as title sponsor of the AFT Singles class starting with the 2022 season. Joined by KICKER Performance Audio as presenting sponsor for 2022, the class will now be known as the Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER. Parts Unlimited has long lived up to the pledge it has become synonymous with: “WE SUPPORT THE SPORT®.” The world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry, Parts Unlimited has been an active supporter of motorsports for as long as it has been supplying dealerships and enthusiasts worldwide with the ultimate selection of accessories. The Wisconsin-based company’s direct partnership ties to Progressive AFT date back to 2018, and it continues to serve as the series’ Official Wholesaler alongside its sister brand, Drag Specialties. As part of the expanded partnership, Parts Unlimited has committed $30,000 in championship bonuses to be paid out to the top three AFT Singles riders at the end of the season -- $15,000 to the ’22 class champion, $10,000 to the runner-up, and $5,000 to the third-ranked rider. “Parts Unlimited is really excited to continue the relationship with Progressive AFT with a new multiyear deal,” said Hylton Beattie, Global Motorsports Director of Parts Unlimited. “We

are delighted to be the AFT Singles Class Title Sponsor. The Singles class consistently delivers close, exciting racing from a mixture of experienced and talented young riders that in 2021 saw twelve different riders on the podium. We will continue to “We Support the Sport” with the Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER events encompassing broad factory support, professional privateer teams and raw talent, all the ingredients to produce some legendary racing.” Presenting sponsor KICKER Performance Audio has established a “Living Loud Legacy” by producing highperformance audio products, ranging from powersports, auto, marine, home, and personal audio – since 1973. After getting its first taste as a Progressive AFT sponsor in 2021, the Stillwater, Oklahoma-based brand will also step up its official support in 2022. “American Flat Track is an organization that KICKER has followed and respected for the longest time,” said Kevin Campbell, Director of KICKER Marketing. “In our minds, it is a smart move for a brand such as KICKER Performance Audio to associate itself with a motorsport that boasts the lengthy history and accomplishments of AFT.” ■

Progressive AFT will kick off the 2022 season with a Daytona Bike Week doubleheader on Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11 at Volusia Speedway Park. For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

Parts Unlimited Welcomes New Southwest Region Sales Rep

arts Unlimited announced its newest sales rep for the Southwest region covering south Texas, Joe Nava.

Nava’s industry experience includes parts department selling and inventory in various Texas dealerships as well as previous racing in the TORCS series for several years. He owns a 2015 YZ250F and 2020 ZX6R for his weekend riding.

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Outside of motorcycling, Navas enjoys playing basketball, trying new restaurants and traveling. Parts Magazine welcomes Joe to his new position. ■

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Sommervold Named To Top 100 Women In Powersports List

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We also congratulate others named to this year’s list who we work with directly, including Jen Rose from Don Emde, Inc. (publishers of Parts Magazine, Drag Specialties Magazine and Parts Europe Magazine); Nicole Allen (Akrapovič), Deb Drinan (Nelson-Rigg), Marilyn Stemp and Jean Turner, plus Joanna Kaczmarek, who started at Don Emde, Inc. until moving on to her current role at KTM North America. On January 19th, the Top 100 Women in Powersports were recognized at the AIMExpo in Las Vegas. Dealernews magazine owner (and dealer) Bob Althoff spoke at a luncheon held there. He said, “We want to thank you for all you do to sustain and grow our industry; our sport; our lifestyle and our community. Your impact, individually and collectively, is inspiring and vital to the future of powersports. It is our intention to not only recognize you, but to gather your collective contributions in permanent ways.” ■ Kathy Sommervold

ongratulations to LeMans’ Events Manager Kathy Sommervold for being named by Dealernews magazine as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports. She started at LeMans Corporation 39 years ago, beginning in the computer department entering dealer orders and handling other projects until being given responsibility to create an Event department, which she setup and has managed ever since.

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arts Magazine publisher Don Emde was recently invited to tour the KTM North America headquarters in Murrieta, Calif. The purpose was to have a first-hand look at both the existing facilities of the organization’s three brands—KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas—as well as the all-new $50 million headquarters that was announced last November. Emde’s guide for the tour was Sel Narayana, Executive Director of KTM North America, who provided a look at the service areas and race shops for all three brands, then over to the new property to see the cement walls tilted up and in place for three buildings under construction. ■

KTM management is hopeful for completion of the construction by year end.

The three-building campus is set to include corporate offices, state-of-the-art technical and warehouse spaces, and the company’s world-renowned racing departments for KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas.

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Standing with Cooper Webb’s championship-winning KTM’s are Roger DeCoster, Don Emde and Sel Narayana. DeCoster, one of the most legendary motocross racers ever, has responsibility for the racing programs of all three brands.

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450 SUPERCROSS RIDERS: #1 – 450 Supercross Champion Cooper Webb (Red Bull KTM). Cooper Webb was one of the most dominant 250 riders of all time. He claimed his second 250 Supercross West title and his first 250 National motocross title in 2016. Webb struggled a bit when he first moved up to the 450 class, but silenced all critics in 2019 when he joined KTM and started winning. He claimed his first premiere class Supercross Championship in 2019, and his second Supercross Championship in 2021 and is riding with the #1 plate in 2022. #25 – Marvin Musquin (Red Bull KTM) is a threetime World Motocross Champion. Marvin has been

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racing in America for a while now and has won a lot of races; unfortunately, injuries have kept him from clinching a premier class Supercross title. For 2022 Marvin is healthy, healed and has a “Supercross-only” contract focusing all his efforts on the Supercross Series and championship. Marvin started strong with a fourth in the season opener. #7 – Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM). Aaron, the 2018 250 West Supercross Champion is now a veteran of the 450 class and has garnered a few podiums along the way. He’ll be riding for KTM this season and the new ride has already garnered results. Aaron has already gotten the best finish of his 450 career so far with a second place finish at round two in Oakland, California. As his confidence grows, more top results should follow.

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long with a new year comes the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. Hopeful for a return to normalcy, 2022 will be a full season with a return to some of the country’s favorite venues, including Anaheim Stadium for the season opener. THOR/Parts Unlimited will be sponsoring a full complement of racers including some defending champions. So, here’s the list of talented hopefuls and defending champions riding for Parts Unlimited in the Supercross Series that you’ll see clad in THOR racewear this season.

#14 – Dylan Ferrandis (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha). Yamaha’s Dylan Ferrandis had his first season on a 450 just last year. And what a year it was. Dylan used the Supercross series to get used to the big bike and all-star field of racers and he even garnered a 450 Supercross podium. Then, in the 2021 Pro Motocross Series, Dylan came out swinging, taking half a dozen overall victories and multiple podiums to win the 450cc Pro Motocross National Championship in his first year on a 450. Dylan will carry that momentum and confidence into the 2022 Supercross Series. #19 – Justin Bogle xxxx (Twisted Teaxxxx Suzuki) is xxxx newxxxto the xxxxxxx xxxx xxx xxxxxxx xxx xxxxxxx xxx xxxxxxx Twisted Tea Suzuki team for 2022. Bogle is no stranger to Suxxxxxxx xxxx xxx xxxxxxx xxxx xxx zuki having garnered a prior 450-class victory on the RM-Z450.

A proven racer, Bogle won the 250 East Supercross Championship in 2014 and the 2011 AMA Nicky Hayden Horizon Award. He’s been making it into the main events and has steadily moved up and should be breaking into the top ten soon. #41 – Brandon Hartranft (Twisted Tea Suzuki) moved up to the 450’s last season and had a solid year of racing in 2021 under the Twisted Tea Suzuki tent and anticipates greater success in 2022. Brandon is good to make the main and steadily improve. #722 – Adam Enticknap (Twisted Tea Suzuki) Rounding outxxxxxxx the Twisted Suzuki team in xxxx 2022xxxisxxxxxxx this fan xxxx xxx Tea xxxxxxx xxxx xxx xxxxxxx xxxxfavorite. xxx Adam always puts on a good show. xxxxxxx xxxx xxx xxxxxxx xxxx xxx

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250 SX RIDERS: #1e, #45 – Colt Nichols (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha) earned three consecutive 250SX main event wins en route to his 2021 250SX East Region title, a title fans hoped he would defend in 2022. However, the team opted that he ride the 250SX West Series where he had a solid chance of winning as well. He raced the Anaheim opener where he had a bad crash, injuring both arms and is likely out for the season.

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Supercross this season. Hopefully, we’ll see him return for the Motocross Nationals. #28 – Christian Craig (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha) won two 250SX main events in 2021 and was battling teammate Colt Nichols for the 250SX East title until a leg injury at the penultimate round ended his championship hopes. For 2022, Craig is riding in the 250 SX West Series and as of this writing is leading the points after winning twice at Anaheim as well as in Oakland. He put in a heroic ride at San Diego after a first turn crash in the main had him get up in last place, charge through the field, to take third by the checkered flag. He currently holds the red plate as he leads the 250 SX West Series.

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#1w, #32 – Justin Cooper (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha) is the 2021 250SX West Champion and was set to defend the title in 2022, but a broken foot just before the opening round will more than likely keep him out of

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#6 – Jeremy Martin (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha) is a 2-time AMA Pro Motocross 250 Champion (2014, 2015) and hopes to return to that high performance level after injuries sidelined him last season. Martin will be gunning for the 250SX East title.

#59 – Levi Kitchen (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha) turned pro with the team during the 2021 Pro Motocross season, where he earned three top-ten overall finishes. He suffered a shoulder injury in mid-November but is expected to be fully healthy for his debut Supercross season in the 250SX East Region.

That is your Parts Unlimited/THOR Supercross line-up for 2022. Some of these riders are already winning races, getting podiums and leading their series. But it’s a long season and anything can happen. You can bet that this talented lineup of riders will be in the hunt for every win in 2022. ■

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#49 – Nate Thrasher (Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha) is just getting his Supercross career started and has won two 250SX Main events in 2021. He returns to the Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha team for his second AMA Supercross season in 2022.

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The all new Prime Strike racewear dropping Spring 2022.

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Cooper Webb not only require top performing gear when they’re laying down mind-blowing laps, but they also play an important role in helping THOR designers fine tune what a racer needs from their gear.

For 2022, THOR’s Prime racewear is back in a wide array of eye-catching colorways and styles.

The result of this cumulative professional input and design is evident in THOR’s Prime jersey and pant kits. Prime jerseys are designed to deliver a hybrid fit with set-in style tailored sleeves. They’re constructed of four-way stretch polyester/ spandex blend fabric for an unobstructed range of motion in the arms while riding. The sleeves and torso also feature laser-cut perforation to maximize ventilation, which work in conjunction with the moisture wicking material. Taped collar and cuffs and minimal, flat-stitched seams minimize irritation and maximize comfort. Prime pants’ main construction utilizes THOR’s In-Motion fabric, which is designed to provide a balance of mobility and durability. A secure fit is ensured through a ratchet waist closure system, while the ultra-lightweight, pre-curved chassis design follows the natural shape of the

powersports household name today, THOR was born from the love and dedication to the riding and racing lifestyle. Building on that foundation for more than five decades since its founding in 1968, THOR’s lineup of offerings include something for everyone who shares that same love for the sport, from serious racers to recreational riders, and even enthusiastic fans. While a complete rundown of everything THOR offers would require an entire magazine itself, key products from their 2022 racewear and casual collections are noteworthy, to say the least. Athletes like Christian Craig of the Star Racing Yamaha team and 2021 Supercross Champion

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For the Pulse line, THOR combined workhorse reliability with championship-level performance, delivering the perfect hybrid of durability, ventilation and flexibility.

and collar in the jersey and In-Motion panels in the pants deliver superior flexibility throughout. To help maximize durability, Pulse pants are also constructed with 600D fabric in high-wear zones and durable nylon in the saddle. The precise and secure fit is accomplished through an allnew ratchet buckle fly closure in the front and a dual, side-cinch system on the sides.

All this gear technology is now packaged in the new Strike graphic and is available in modern colorways to fit your customers’ style, including Gray/ Lemon, Deep Teal/Acid, Midnight/ Red, and Vintage White/Maroon. Next in THOR’s racewear lineup is the Pulse line. Workhorse reliability meets championship-level performance with Pulse, delivering the perfect hybrid of durability, ventilation and flexibility. Also available in a variety of new colorways and designs – including modern and classic styling – Pulse racewear is made for a performance fit with a pre-curved chassis design that assumes the active riding position.

THOR’s 2022 collection also has your female customers covered with their Women’s Sector jersey and pant kits. Offered in a simple yet stylish black and pink design, Women’s Sector jerseys feature hybrid sleeves for optimal mobility, moisture wicking material to keep riders dry, and a drop tail design to help keep the jersey tucked-in, despite movement on the bike.

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A durable polyester main fabric with dimple mesh paneling and laser-cut ventilation in the jersey optimizes cooling while maintaining performance and wear resistance. Four-way stretch cuff

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body. Ventilation is also covered in Prime pants with strategically placed vented mesh panels and laser-cut perforation. Durability and bike grip is enhanced with premium grade, full-grain leather inner knee panels.

Women’s Sector pants carry on the theme of comfort and performance with integrated stretch panels for rider mobility and a pre-curved shape to maximize comfort. Constructed of abrasion tolerant materials with durable stitching throughout, long lasting performance is ensured ride after ride. While it’s undisputed that THOR excels in racewear, their dedication to style and comfort carries over to their casual, racing-themed apparel as well. With many of your customers being enthusiasts, riders and racers, there’s a high likelihood they’re fans of the professional Supercross and Motocross series. Star Racing Yamaha has made quite the name for themselves, stacking up considerable #1 plates, and THOR is proud to be a longtime partner in their program. For 2022, fuel your customers’ love for racing with Star Racing Yamaha casual wear from THOR, including the Star Racing Champ Zip-Up Hoodie available in black, Star Racing Champ Tee in black or heather gray, or the Star Racing Champ Hat. No matter whether your customers are lining up behind the gate, play riding on the weekend, or gearing-up to watch Saturday night Supercross, THOR continues to share their passion at every level with their 2022 lineup. ■

» THOR’s casual wear lineup now includes a range of Star Racing Yamaha gear.

For more information, talk with your Parts Unlimited rep and check out the Helmet & Apparel catalog.

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Kurt Caselli (1983-2013) was one of the greatest off-road racers America ever produced. Family, friends, fans and supporters formed the Kurt Caselli Foundation in his honor.

urt Caselli will always be remembered as one of the greatest American off-road racers.

This multi-time champion in the Hare and Hound Series and the WORCS series also won stages of the Dakar Rally, and won multiple Gold Medals at the International Six Days Enduro and captained the USA Trophy Team to several podium finishes. More than just a great rider, Caselli helped his fellow racers, giving parts and even bikes to riders who needed help and giving assistance to injured riders. Sadly, on November 15, 2013, Kurt Caselli crashed and lost his life while leading the Baja 1000, just a few miles from the finish. To honor his memory, the Kurt Caselli Foundation was formed with the mission of protecting and supporting the lives of off-road riders and racers by focusing on their safety, before, during and after their racing careers. Parts Magazine had the opportunity to attend the 9th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day in early December in Pala, California. This annual event pays tribute to Caselli, and helps raise awareness and raise funds for

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the nonprofit organization, the Kurt Caselli Foundation (KCF). The foundation is dedicated to establishing rider safety initiatives and projects aimed at protecting and supporting the lives of off-road riders. “Each year we dedicate $150,000 towards our safety mission, and we continue to work with some of the top series and district races in the nation,” said Lindsey Mashchak, the foundation’s Director of Operations. “In 2021, we focused on donating Sweep/Medical UTVs, providing more than $10,000 in PCI radio communications, and continued to [supply] medical safety packs for everyday riders, as well as full medic/sweep teams to wear at events.” The organization also supplies many off-road motorcycle race series/one-off events with KC66 course marking supplies, Mashchak added. The day of riding at one of the best tracks in southern California included several well-groomed tracks, such as the Vet track and Mini-track, and a special off-road loop. Following a morning of ripping, the afternoon’s events were kicked off in a giant group lap of honor for Kurt. The day’s raffle included the chance to win a 2021

Hundreds of riders line up for the Memorial Legend Lap in tribute to Kurt Caselli.

KTM 350 XC-F, which eventually went to Mark Milson of Apple Valley, California. A number of amazing items and products went up for bid in a silent auction. As part of a new feature of the annual event, the KCF and the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA) partnered to offer free beginner skills classes with USMCA Certified Coaches throughout the day. The day also included a Team Challenge with an ISDE-type Special Test course in honor of Kurt. Kicking off the afternoon session, participants joined in a giant group ride in honor of Caselli.

Kurt's mother Nancy Caselli and sister Carolyn Caselli announced the scholarship winners. Carolyn is a teacher and encouraging the pursuit of higher education is an important part of the Kurt Caselli Foundation.

The Foundation Scholarship application for the fall 2022 semester is now open, and students may apply at www.kurtcaselli.com/scholarship. For a full rundown of the foundation’s ongoing projects, visit www.kurtcaselli.com/programs. For series/ races in need of support, requests can be submitted at www.kurtcaselli.com/safety-inquiries.

In addition to its safety efforts, the foundation also has a special focus of encouraging riders to pursue higher education, and several scholarship checks were handed out to deserving rider/students. At the end of the day, when it was all added up – including gate fees, the raffle, the silent auction, food, drinks, vendors, sponsors, KCF merchandise, donations, and the bike giveaway – the 9th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day raised nearly $44,000 to continue to fulfill the group’s mission of protecting and supporting the lives of off-road riders. “The Kurt Caselli Foundation continues to strive to protect and support the lives of off-road riders,” Mashchak said. “Each year this team sets a goal on how we can best help the off-road community, and with the support of the community, we have raised over $1.7 million dollars and have spent over $800,000 on our safety mission alone since late 2013.” ■

Three recipients were awarded the spring 2022 Scholarship on site at the ride day. Pictured from left are Eric Yorba, Grant Kawell and Mitchell Owenby. The Kurt Caselli Scholarship awards gifts of $2,500 to current or former racers who are currently enrolled in institutions of higher learning, or will be enrolling in the upcoming term. The foundation looks for applicants who embody perseverance, integrity, generosity, commitment, humility, and professionalism – character traits that Kurt Caselli exemplified on and off the motorcycle.

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RIDER PROTECTION

Full Coverage

Rider Armor Options Moose Racing offers a range of gear designed specifically to shield an off-road rider from the hazards of the track or trail. With various coverage options and even youth styles for the younger riders, Moose Racing has a lot of options available. And while rider armor may not be as flashy as things like jerseys and helmets, with bold designs and lots of color choices, it really is the unsung hero of off-road gear.

XCR Guard jersey and vest

hen it comes to off-road racewear, the best defense is usually hiding under the surface. Impact protectors and other barriers between a rider and the ground – and anything else one might run into during a tumble – are the things riders may not want to put to the test, but it’s important to have them, just in case. And, let’s be honest, most of us are going to put our gear to the test, probably more often than we’re willing to admit.

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Among the options from Moose Racing are the new XCR Guard vest and jersey. The XCR Guard jersey is the long-sleeved, fullcoverage option, with impact protectors in the back, chest, elbows and shoulders. The vest option has back and chest impact protectors. For both the jersey and the vest, the impact protectors are removable to make the garments easy to wash. The breathable stretch mesh chassis fits easily under a jersey, and it lets air continue to flow over a rider’s skin. Rider armor doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort or movement. Another comfort perk of the XCR Guard vest and jersey are flat-stitched seams and out-seam construction, which keeps the material smooth on the inside, where it counts. To further enhance movement, the XCR Guard jersey includes a mesh panel on the interior elbows to ensure a flexible, non-binding fit even in a riding stance. There is also a full-length zipper for easy entry. The XCR Guard vest has been a popular seller since its debut, and Moose Racing is pleased to announce it is in stock once again. In addition to the chest and back impact protectors, the vest also has molded compression foam on the chest for an extra layer of cushioning.

While the XCR Guard jersey and vest keep a rider’s upper body well defended, Moose Racing has the XC1 Guard shorts and pants to cover the rest. Both pieces are made of a four-way stretch nylon/ spandex fabric. The design and the fabric combine to offer supportive compression and easy movement. At the same time, the fabric is highly breathable and dries quickly to keep a rider cool and comfortable. Flat-stitched seams amp up the comfort level, too.

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Another new product from Moose Racing is the Youth Agroid Chest Guard. The popular Agroid racewear line already includes a youth version of the jersey and pant, and now younger riders can add the Agroid chest guard to their gear, too. The chest guard includes a built-in back protector, and both the chest and back panels can be set to just the right fit with adjustable shoulder and waist straps. When it’s time to take the chest guard off, the easy-release buckles allow for a quick exit while retaining the strap settings. Design touches that add comfort include a molded foam liner on the interior plus ventilation ports to channel air to the rider’s body.

Youth Agroid Chest Guard

The flexible D3O padding in the front, thigh, hip and tailbone areas packs a big punch while maintaining a low profile. Between the slim padding and the fabric choice, the XC1 Guard shorts and pants both fit easily under a rider’s racewear. Riders who want maximum coverage for their knees will want to opt for the Moose Racing Synapse HD knee guard. The plastic and molded EVA impactresistant foam combine to guard the knee as well as part of both the upper and lower legs. Adjustable straps tailor the fit, and like the XCR Guard pants and shorts, the Synapse HD knee guards will slide on under pants. The Synapse Lite knee protector is the option for riders who want an extra barrier for their knees but in a more minimalist style. These lightweight knee protectors provide additional padding on the top of the knee. Like their more robust counterparts, the Synapse Lite knee protectors slide on under pants and have adjustable hook-and-loop straps. They are also available in youth sizing. ■

Talk with your Parts rep to learn more about Moose Racing’s rider armor for both adults and youth. You can find all styles and sizes in the Helmet & Apparel and Moose Racing catalogs.

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From Supercross to Sales A Tire for Pros and Customers Alike

Check out the lineup during the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross Championship and you’ll be sure to see plenty of Pirelli’s Scorpion MX 32 Mid-soft and Mid-hard tires mounted up and ready for action.

t several of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship rounds last season, more than half of the main event riders were on Pirelli Scorpion MX tires. It was proof that Pirelli’s presence has been increasing each season, and the 2022 Supercross Championship will feature a number of Pirellisupported teams. Each of those teams will be utilizing the Pirelli Scorpion MX 32 Mid-soft and Mid-hard tires, which are the same ones that customers can buy from Parts Unlimited. By racing on what they sell, Pirelli is able to put its product on both the podium and the sales floor. The tires customers can purchase are exactly the same as the ones used by the top teams in the U.S. For dealers, that means the weekend’s race results are the best possible sales tool. The Pirelli race transporter will be at each of the 17 rounds in 2022, just as it was last year. The Pirelli trackside team will provide support and assistance for all of the riders who are competing on the Scorpion MX tires. The Pirelli riders in the Supercross series will rely almost exclusively on the Scorpion MX 32 Mid-soft and Scorpion MX 32 Mid-hard tires. The soil at each round will determine whether it’s one or the other, or a combination of both. Front and rear tires can be mixed and matched, though Pirelli reports that Mid-soft tires all around is the preferred choice on most weekends. The Scorpion MX 32 Mid-soft combines performance with excellent durability. The directional front design offers maximum braking performance and cornering side grip, while mid-shoulder lugs provide better traction in softer terrain. The tire improves steering over softer terrain, too.

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The tires that each of those Supercross teams are using are the exact same ones available to your customer through Parts Unlimited, which means this weekend’s race results are a great sales tool.

The Scorpion MX 32 Mid-hard tire was engineered for the world’s top motocross riders, including World FIM, AMA Motocross and AMA Supercross. The dense knob layout maximizes cornering grip and traction while still providing remarkable durability and resistance to punctures. Of course, the weather is always a factor in tire choice. In the event of a rain or mud race, Pirelli riders turn to the Scorpion MX Soft rear tire to give them the traction they need. Developed in cooperation with key riders and teams in the FIM Motocross World Championship, the Scorpion MX Soft tires feature tall, thick knobs that combine stability as well as self-cleaning. For the 2022 season, Pirelli is supporting an impressive number of teams vying for the Supercross championship. Among them are AJE Motorsports Husqvarna, Club MX Yamaha with standouts Garrett Marchbanks and Dominique Thury, Carson Mumford and the BarX Motorsports Suzuki team, Firepower Honda, PRMX Racing, and Phoenix Racing Honda. Pirelli is also proud to support privateers in their Supercross endeavors. ■

Get up to speed on the Pirelli Scorpion MX tires by talking with your Parts rep and find more details in the Tire & Service catalog.

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Choice of Champions

Parts Built for Extreme Competition

rom professional elite teams to the weekend warriors, racers and riders rely on RK and Excel’s unquestionable strength, reliability and quality.

EXCEL PROFESSIONAL RACING - A60 RIMS

Here are a few of the company’s popular products.

RK MXZ4 SERIES NON-SEAL PRO RACING CHAINS RK’s MXZ4 series chains are made for the serious Supercross and motocross racer. MXZ4 chains feature chromoly steel construction with seamless rollers and bushing. RK’s Chromized pins improve the wear resistance compared to normal, non-sealed chains, while also absorbing shock loads from extreme jumps.

A60 rims

Excel’s flagship rim is the Excel A60 Rim, which was developed specifically for professional Supercross and motocross racing. Excel A60 Rims are structurally 15 percent stronger than current Excel Takasago Rims, and feature a V-Curve profile to help mud slide off, helping reduce rotating wheel mass.

The 520MXZ4 has a maximum tensile strength rated at 8,000 ft-lb and is suitable for professional level 125cc to 500cc class racing. MXZ4 technology is also available in 420 and 428 mini bike pitch sizes.

The A60 is only available in black, and is characterized by a metallic silver pin stripe on both sides of the rim. Excel A60’s are available in a range of sizes and can be laced to both stock and aftermarket hubs. A60 rims are used by 8 times GNCC champion Kailub Russell of FMF KTM Factory Racing off-road.

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When conditions turn muddy, sandy, wet, or if riders just want a chain that provides consistent horsepower delivery from the start of a race to the end, RK offers a sealed chain called MXU. The chain is perfect for Supercross, motocross and off-road racing. RK’s GB520MXU features ultra-thin UW-seals that are perfect for bikes with narrow clearance, and it delivers triple the life expectancy when compared to a non-sealed chain. RK’s UW-Ring seals utilize triple barrier grease protection plus anti-debris technology. Anti-debris protection is vitally important to maximize chain wear life by eliminating friction between internal components. RK’s UW seals also feature small contact points to reduce cold start drag. The UW ring thickness is 50 percent thinner, and will have 65 percent less friction than O-ring chains. The GB520MXU has a maximum tensile strength of 8,000 ft-lb and weighs about 3 pounds per 100 links making the MXU very lightweight.

Excel’s Takasago Series Rims are also suitable for Supercross and motocross racing, and are constructed from 7 series aluminum alloy that meets or exceeds OEM quality specifications. Unlike Excel A60, Excel Takasago rims are available in a wider range of colors and sizes.

Rim colors include Black, Gold, Silver, Blue and Yellow. Takasago Rim width and diameter availability ranges from mini bikes to Adventure bikes and even include Supermoto sizes. Excel Takasago rims can be laced to both stock and aftermarket hubs. Excel Takasago Rims are used by 2021 450 MX Champion Dylan Ferrandis of Star Racing Yamaha. ■ *Please Note – Not all colors are available for all sizes.

Talk with your Parts rep for details, and learn more in the Off-Road catalog.

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Unconventional Classics Forging a Path for Vintage Racing

Avon’s AM22 tire is a race-compound tire that offers excellent grip and is available in six tire sizes.

t’s been a long, strange trip for Team Obsolete. When Rob Iannucci started his team in the late-1970s, vintage racing just didn’t exist in the United States. That didn’t stop him, though, from collecting a couple of 1960s Matchless G50s with a dream of keeping the classic bikes on the track instead of inside a museum. Early on, Avon Tyres got involved as Team Obsolete’s tire sponsor and supplier, often working hand-in-hand with the team to develop tires designed for the needs of vintage bikes. Iannucci said, “They tried different compounds and different tread designs, so we always felt they took us seriously.” Avon had some prior experience, actually, having built tires for most of those motorcycles back when they were new. Since no one else was hosting vintage racing, Team Obsolete started organizing its own vintage races inside other sanctioning bodies. The response from racers was immediate and enthusiastic, and grid sizes grew quickly. When Iannucci approached the AMA about creating a vintage class at Daytona, he was told old bikes should stick to parade laps. Undaunted, Iannucci entered some of his classic bikes in regular amateur classes at Daytona from 1978 to 1980, then approached the AMA again. “When I started negotiations with the AMA in ’81, I gave them a list of bikes that had successfully competed right under their noses!” Iannucci recalls. “They completed their events, they didn’t dump oil, and so they relented. We had the first race at Daytona in 1981.”

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Dave Roper at speed on the Avon-shod Team Obsolete Matchless G50. Photo by etechphoto.com

More vintage races followed at other AMA events, but it soon became clear vintage racing needed its own organization. Iannucci helped found a brand-new sanctioning body for old bikes, the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. The real showstopper of vintage racing became the 500 Premiere class, where storied 500cc Grand Prix bikes were on display for fans to see, and hear, once again. The class was also popular with racers, and there were often more bikes than spots on the grid. By the mid-1980s, Iannucci was ready to take Team Obsolete international. It was while racing at iconic British tracks that Team Obsolete and Avon Tyres representatives first crossed paths. Recognizing how seriously Avon Tyres took tire development for classic bikes, Team Obsolete made the switch. “When we started using Avon, it was a game changer. Crashes went down, and speeds went up. I think a lot of people followed our lead,” Iannucci says. In 1984, Dave Roper rode a Team Obsolete Matchless G50 to victory in the Historic 500cc race for vintage motorcycles at the Isle of Man TT. He became the first and still only American to win a race at that legendary event. In the many years since its founding, Team Obsolete has competed in more than 1,800 races, and amassed a worldwide list of victories. Avon Tyres has been there nearly the entire time, giving Team Obsolete modern tire technology built for the fastest vintage bikes in the world. ■

Talk to your Parts rep to learn more about Avon Tires and find all options in the Tire & Service catalog.

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The 2022 MotoAmerica season kicks off in March and features six mainstay racing classes and welcomes a few new ones along the way.

Off to the Races THE 2022 MOTOAMERICA SEASON LINEUP

otoAmerica begins its eighth season of racing with a kickoff weekend of racing at the iconic Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, in March, and concludes the series 10 races later at Barber Motorsports Park in September. In between, the series will crisscross the country showcasing the six mainstay racing classes of the Auto Parts 4 Less MotoAmerica Championship while welcoming a few others along the way. For the first time, MotoAmerica, in conjunction with the Speedway, will run the proceedings at Daytona with what will be the 80th running of the famed Daytona 200. MotoAmerica’s Supersport class will be the headliner in Florida with the multi-brand class racing for victory in the 200. The Mission King Of The Baggers will also take to the track at Daytona. Not once, but twice with a doubleheader slated to open their championship season. MotoAmerica will also run two of its Twins Cup races to further bolster the lineup of support classes for Bike Week. Roland Sands adds even more, as he brings his Hooligans racing class to the high banks of Daytona. Following MotoAmerica’s debut at Daytona will be a trek to Austin where the MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Series kicks off as a support race to the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas at Circuit of the Americas, April 8-10. COTA is where the premier riders, teams and motorcycles will make their debut with two races to kick off the Medallia Superbike Series.

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Everything comes together April 22-24 in Georgia when the Auto Parts 4 Less MotoAmerica Championship Series showcases all six of its mainstay classes on the track at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. That means Medallia Superbikes, Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, SportbikeTrackGear.com Junior Cup and Mission King Of The Baggers (with further sponsorship from Drag Specialties) will all be together for the first time in the 2022 season. The only class missing from the lineup at Road Atlanta will be the young up-and-coming road racers taking part in the 2022 Mini Cup By Motul Series, which makes its 2022 debut at Road America, June 3-5. Last year saw the debut of the all-women Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. Program, and it was a rousing success. That class will be back for a bigger field, with the addition of new racers joining a few of the incumbents as the series resumes at selected events in the 2022 Auto Parts 4 Less MotoAmerica Championship. The 2022 Auto Parts 4 Less MotoAmerica Championship promises even more excitement than the 2021 season as Jake Gagne defends his Medallia Superbike Championship from the likes of his new Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha teammate Cameron Petersen. He’ll also go up against – if the rumors are true – Italian legend and twotime MotoGP race winner Danillo Petrucci, who is slated to join the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC team for the 2022 MotoAmerica season. ■

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2022 "NO NVP" PRODUCT SHOWCASE A VIRTUAL LOOK AT THE SHOW THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN

hen LeMans Corporation made the understandable decision to cancel the 2022 Louisville NVP Product Expo in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Parts Unlimited dealers and vendors let out a collective sigh at the lost chance to meet up again for the first time in more than two years.

International Convention Center, we invite you to browse the next many pages of this issue. In this special section, we’re featuring a special NVP Spring Showcase in print where you can learn about new products from more than 60 Parts Unlimited vendors!

Our team here at Parts Magazine was looking forward to seeing everyone once again, but understand that the health and safety of the LeMans staff, reps, vendors and dealers is the top priority.

And, just like at the popular NVP, if something catches your eye, reach out to your Parts Unlimited sales rep for more information and, if desired, a connection to a product specialist at the selected vendor.

However, when one door closes, another one opens and in lieu of walking the aisles of the Kentucky

Here’s to the collective health of our business, and we look forward to seeing you all again in person.

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DP Brakes offers a full lineup of brake pads for all powersports applications, including motocross, off-road, ATV/UTV, street, road racing, Adventure riding, snow, and V-Twin.

The Can Am Maverick X3 Heat Control kit from DEI Powersports will reduce interior temperatures in the console making riders more comfortable. CNC cut and adhesive backed for easy installation.

Renthal What was discontinued, is now resurrected! Due to overwhelming demand, Renthal is pleased to introduce the newly updated, iconic bar pad range of the ’80s and ’90s. This pad pays homage to the 50-year legacy of the Renthal® brand and features old school Renthal branding.

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Bassani Bassani's *Road Rage 2-into-1 system for the Indian Challenger features a 4-inch muffler with removable baffle and full heat shields that cover the header pipes.

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Gates

Regina

The Stamp BOA is designed to work flawlessly with any flat pedal, and its highfriction MC2 rubber compound provides optimal grip for secure pedal connection and confident riding.

Whether trail riding, farming, ranching or extreme riding, Gates G-Force RedLine CVT belts are engineered for the most demanding off-road conditions.

Regina’s Chain & Sprocket Kits are available for most popular motorcycles and ATVs. They come with a heat-treated front sprocket, induction-hardened rear sprocket and the correct Regina chain for the application.

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LeoVince

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The LV-10 Full Black is an extremely compact silencer that ensures maximum lightness, great performance and the unmistakable LeoVince racing sound. Made from AISI 304 stainless steel, the LV-10 Full Black body sports a total matte black finish, and is laser marked with the LV logo.

The new Z1R Warrant youth helmet has modern sleek design with everything needed in a youth helmet. DOT certified, removable liner, drop down sun visor, lightweight and the perfect contoured fit for young riders. Available in sizes small, medium and large at $99.95 retail.

RK Excel RK Chain’s 520MAX-X Black and Gold chain comes with a gold pin, and is capable of a wide range of usages, from extended swing-arm streetbikes to off-road bikes.

USI Skis The USI Epic ski is adjustable front to back, and side to side. It offers great floatation in the powder and precise handling on the trails.

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Bike Brite

PC Racing’s pro-seal air filter gasket provides a perfect filter to airbox seal without the use of messy grease. There are fitments for new model Honda CRF450R/CRF450RX and CRF250R/CRF250RX bikes. They go for a suggested retail price of $18.95.

Bike Brite’s Ultra Wash is a fantastic triple action formula that washes, cleans and degreases your customers’ machines from headlight to taillight. Specially formulated for ATVs, UTVs and motocross bikes. Can be used on all off-road vehicles.

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Klotz Klotz Side-by-Side Engine Lubricant provides a smoother, quieter clutch and transmission operation. Developed to handle the extreme loading stress of off-road use and designed for wet clutch integrated transmissions.

Avon Tires

The Stud Boy Pro Series PLUS Backer plates offer superior stud support and traction, and they gives sleds a great look too.

Avon Cobra Chrome is a great tire choice for cruiser, touring, and custom riders who demand premium performance with a stylish aesthetic. It comes in a wide range of sizes.

Matrix Concepts

Muc-Off

The LS1 lift stand is the stand for everyone from mini riders to everyday rider to professional racers. The stand is easy to transport and store and easy to use, and the quick access two-point “Power Pedal” makes it easy to operate.

The Muc-Off Eco Parts Washer is the cleaning companion everyone needs in their workshop. Unlike other solvent part washers, it doesn’t release harmful chemicals like VOCs and minimizes wastewater with its Wash and Tabs technology.

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Alpinestars

Rick’s Motorsport Electrics

Rick’s upgraded combination rectifier and regulator designed to work with lithium batteries. Perfect for custom builds, this part will need to be relocated, and comes with installation instructions.

New from 6D is the new Virginia Tech 5-Star rated 2nd generation 6D ATB-2T all mountain trail helmet. It exceeds the new NTA 8776 E-bike Standard and raises the safety bar even higher.

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Redefining sport rider protection, comfort and contemporary style, the Tech-Air Ready Missile Ignition V2 is the next evolution of Alpinestars original designs and fabric technologies.

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All Balls Racing

AFX

All Balls Racing introduces a complete new winch line, a complete range of competitively priced mid-level winches. There are six models that feature both steel and synthetic rope options.

The FX-17 Attack Helmet has an aerodynamic shell and is constructed using an advanced lightweight composite poly-alloy. It includes great ventilation as well as goggle strap grabbers. There are eight colorways available.

Star brite/Salt Off

Bridgestone

Salt Off safely removes salt deposits quickly and effectively from all surfaces, while leaving behind a protective coating. From road salt to saltwater, protect your customers’ equipment with Salt Off.

Introducing the new Bridgestone Battlecross X31 and Battlax Adventure Trail AT41. Available now on the January-February BOGO at Parts Unlimited, and also eligible for the Spring Consumer Rebate.

Forceflex This multi-patented flexible frame technology offers ultra-comfort glasses for a wide range of head sizes providing military ballistic impact protection with Intrablock UV and anti-fog. Guaranteed for life not to bend not break.

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Saddlemen Comfort Air-Toppers are an excellent product for adding even more comfort to your customers’ current Saddlemen, stock or aftermarket seat.

Avon Grips Avon Grips’ heated grips are designed to protect against “surges” from the electrical power, and to have a high temperature of 214 degrees, and low of 120 degrees. The grips are proudly made in the USA.

Memphis Shades

Nelson-Rigg’s Hurricane Adventure luggage is 100 percent waterproof and is built tough. The lineup includes a wide variety of storage options. It’s also built to be convenient and durable, and comes in a range of options.

Memphis Shades new Memphis Fats and Memphis Slim with black straps, are classic American styling cloaked in attitude. Available in Clear, Black Smoke and Dark Black Smoke.

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SBS

Motion Pro Motion Pro’s Tuff Hook is a great tool for tackling tough springs. The tip of the tool features a notch for pushing hard-to-reach springs off their mounts.

SBS introduces sustainable brake pads for aftermarket and OEM. Optimized quality and improved performance. They are a sustainable choice in brake pads. Brake into a greener future with SBS.

Kibblewhite

Dunlop

XDR

Kibblewhite now has top end service kits for a range of UTV models. The kits have everything necessary for a complete refresh/upgrade.

Designed for pro and amateur drag racers alike, the Dragmax offers unparalleled grip, stability, and consistency through the use of Dunlop’s proprietary compounds, construction and manufacturing techniques.

Best of both worlds! The Dual Gate Shifter has all of the features of both the Magnum Gated Shifter and the Hill Killer in one shifter. It is designed to offer positive gear control and eliminate unwanted or accidental shifts.

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Wiseco

ProX

Wiseco now offers both complete Garage Buddy engine rebuild kits and bottom-end rebuild kits for Polaris RZR and Sportsman 800cc UTV models, complete with all components under one part number.

Manufactured in Japan, ProX’s drive chains are offered in 520 MX and X-Ring options in Gold and non-plated finishes, as well as a mini-bike size, for a comprehensive, long-lasting drive chain lineup.

Rekluse

ICON

A simple clutch plate swap-out improves manual clutch performance with Rekluse’s TorqDrive Clutch Pack. Allowing for more friction disks, TorqDrive technology improves power transfer from the engine.

The Variant Pro features a fiberglass/Dyneema/carbon matrix shell that offers a performance edge as well as reduced bulk. The well-ventilated helmet also has a built-in visor and a faceshield that offers maximum visibility.

THOR THOR is now offering its popular Prime racewear kit in a Midnight/ Red colorway. Prime gear is designed to provide a hybrid, athletic fit with plenty of ventilation and maximum comfort.

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Moose Utility Division The Moose Utility Division RM5 hydraulic turn kit allows your customers to actuate a Moose plow right to left from the comfort of the seat. It features sealed, self-contained KYB actuators, easy thumb switch operation and switch enclosure that provide a sealed environment for sensitive electrical components.

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Ciro The Ciro Cybercharger® is the evolution of Ciro’s popular phone holder. Compatible with all the latest smartphones, the Cybercharger holds phones securely while charging them.

D’Cor Visuals

Moose Racing’s new Kenai Series Adventure Luggage consists of sturdy aluminum side and top cases that are practical, spacious and tough. The cases detach to convert from motorcycle luggage to hand luggage in an instant.

D’Cor visuals is now offering OEM official licensed apparel from Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. The range includes a number of T-shirt and hat selections.

EBC

Cometic

EBC Brakes new Racing SXR side-by-side race-formula brake pad is a high-performing product that delivers great braking performance and wear life over standard pads. Available for all popular applications.

Cometic manufactures a complete line of gaskets and seals for all ATV and side-by-side models. When it comes time for freshen up a tired engine, point your customers toward Cometic Gaskets.

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Legend Suspensions AMS Tires

RZ Mask

Building on the legend that is the AMS M1 Evil, the M2 Evil is a follow-up model that retains all the great features of the original while decreasing the tire’s weight and price.

When adventure means dust in your face, RZ Mask® has your customers covered. Lightweight and fits under a helmet to protect lungs from up to 99.9% of dirt and dust.

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Legend Suspensions is now offering a Honda CRF110 spring. The spring was designed for the adult or large rider in mind with the 250lb spring rate offering 75 percent to 77 percent more stiffness than stock. The spring is available in standard and heavy-duty applications.

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P R E V I E W

Hoppe Industries

BFGoodrich

Hoppe’s Audio Mini stereo bar for Kawasaki KRX UTVs is powered by KICKER 6-inch KM speakers, KMC2 media center, and Hoppe’s plug-nplay design is setup to install in as little as 15 minutes.

The BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3 UTV Tire is made for mud, built to climb, and created to conquer. In stock and ready to ship. Ask your Parts Unlimited sales rep for more details.

Moose Racing The Qualifier racewear line from Moose Racing is high-quality entry-level gear that is stylish, tough and affordable.

Continental Tire The new ContiRoadAttack 4 features a new tire design that excels in the traditional sport-touring metrics – mileage, comfort, stability and wet grip. It also offers high levels of pure sporting ability.

Pirelli

OptiMate

RidePower

The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV features a new enhanced flash groove tread pattern, and slick shoulders at full lean. There are dual-compound rear for sizes up to 190/50ZR17, and tri-compound rear for sizes 190/55ZR17 and above.

Do your customers want to fast charge any battery without worry? The new OptiMate 6 with AmpMatic control automatically adjusts charge – big batteries gets up to 6 Amps, smaller batteries gets less.

RidePower has a range of cell phone charger cables, inductive charging cell phone mounts and accessories. They’re designed for powersports vehicles to keep your customers’ cell phones and other devices powered.

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Givi’s GRT720 Canyon 25-liter saddlebags are designed for Adventure Touring motorcycles and to meet the demands of hard-core riders in any conditions. They’re built for where a compact bag can stay out of the way in tight passages and keep its shape even when fully loaded.

100% The revolutionary 100% Armega Forecast is a complete mud system comprised of precision engineering that operates seamlessly in the worst conditions. It features 50MM wide film, rapid lens swap and 100% vision.

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Cycra Akrapovic Akrapovič has launched an all-new exhaust for the 2021 Yamaha R7 with the introduction of the *Racing Line.

The new Cycra Voyager handguards introduce Cycra into the world of Adventure-Touring motorcycles. The design is influenced by the Cycra hard enduro experience. Available for popular models from BMW, Honda, KTM and Yamaha.

LIQUI MOLY

Braking The UTV Batfly line from Braking features a non-round profile, a higher area for thermal exchange. Batfly grooved discs grooves help with ventilation and cleaning of the disc.

LIQUI MOLY’s Motorbike Gasoline Stabilizer preserves fuel against premature aging and oxidation during long term storage. Prevents corrosion in fuel system and increases operational reliability of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines.

Torc1 Racing Torc1 Racing’s Defy lock-on grips has OEM-spec throttle tube that includes a 22-point adjustment to put the waffle pattern right where your customers need it. It comes complete with six snap-on multi-adjust throttle cams.

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ACCESSORY MOUNTS

Adaptive Adventure

Universal Accessory Mounting Systems

rom on and off-road motorcycling, to UTV recreation, and even bicycling and boating, existing and new customers are going out and engaging in outdoor activities in record numbers.

Whatever their thrill vehicle of choice, most of your customers will agree convenience is a key factor they’re looking for in all things they do. These days, enthusiasts take their technology and belongings with them virtually everywhere they go so they can capture and share some of their favorite moments. The crew at Ciro are no strangers to the passion for being outdoors, and they’ve aimed to make recreational life a bit easier with their proprietary ball mount system and accessories. Your customers pick the vehicle, Ciro has the mount to adapt to it. If they need to bring their smartphone, GPS device, action camera, or even just want a place to keep their drink secure, the Ciro ball mount system can accommodate. Whether it’s an ATV, UTV, motorcycle, bicycle, scooter or even a pontoon boat, Ciro’s simple ball mount design allows users to place their mount and accessory in a convenient place and just as easily remove it when not in use. The mount system options are abundant, consisting of specific mounts like fairing mounts for cruisers and mirror mounts for other motorcycles, as well as several universal mount options, including aluminum bar mount clamps and universal stud mounts. In addition to camera mounting, these utilize the common 5/8-inch size to accommodate virtually any accessory for your customers.

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Whether a customer wants to bring along a beverage out on the trail, or is looking to hold and charge a smartphone, Ciro has a variety of accessory ball mounts systems that will do the job.

Ciro makes it easy for your customers to simultaneously secure and charge their phones with the Cybercharger®. This phone mount from Ciro has an integrated, 15-watt wireless fast charger, making it a breeze to automatically charge smartphones that support wireless charging. Don’t have a power source to justify going with the Cybercharger? Ciro offers standard smartphone holders as well. Each smartphone holder is designed to adapt to almost any device, featuring easily adjustable clamping arms. For your customers who want to record their adventures, adding another ball mount or simply swapping out their phone holder with Ciro’s action camera adapter will allow them to record from any angle and perspective they wish. It may seem like a simple need, but who doesn’t want to be able to bring their stainless tumbler with their drink along for the ride? Also ready for the ball mount system is Ciro’s Big Ass® drink holder, able to securely hold a 30-ounce tumbler wherever the ball mount is fixed. Whatever the next trip may be, Ciro not only has your customers covered with convenient and adaptable mounts, but by also covering their products with a limited three-year warranty. ■

For complete details and to see the full line of accessories, talk with your Parts rep and check out the ATV & UTV, Off-Road and Street catalogs.

BODY ARMOR

Comfort and Protection

Introducing the A-6 Chest Protector

lpinestars’ range of rider protection systems sets a high standard for performance. It draws from rider feedback from racing at the very highest levels of motocross, Supercross, MXGP and EnduroGP. This ensures that technological development draws heavily on lessons learned from the dirt by using information gathered directly from the riders themselves to create a range that offers supreme levels of protection and comfort. The A-6 Chest Protector typifies this approach. Designed to handle vigorous off-roading, the versatile and lightweight A-6 Chest Protector incorporates well ventilated Level 2 Cell technology protectors on the chest, back and removable flexible Level 1 protectors on the shoulders. The chest and back protector plastic shells are constructed from a high-performance material blend for optimized flexibility and excellent weight saving properties. The plastic shells feature extensive, strategically positioned perforation zones for excellent breathability and ventilation. It’s comfortable too, thanks to the flexible protector plates, soft extensively perforated soft thermoformed bio foam interior padding, and padded side wings. The flexible front side wings connect to the main chest protector with three bridge fixings that allow the wings to move independently and adapt to the natural contours of the body.

The Alpinestars A-6 Chest Protector is designed to provide excellent off-road protection while remaining lightweight, flexible and well-ventilated.

Other thoughtful design features include an adjustable quick release waist system that ensures a customized fit, while keeping the protection securely in position and close to the body at all times. There’s also a removable back puck for compatibility with the Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support (BNS), a silicon BNS pull tab for convenient and safe engagement of the BNS, and removable shoulder protectors. The removable shoulder protectors enhance the versatility and functionality of the A-6 Chest Protector and allow the protection to be worn in various configurations, giving the rider the opportunity to tailor the protector to the conditions for real-world practicality. The V-Strap System guarantees a comfortable and snug upper arm fitment. *According to European statutory law the CE mark is a conformity requirement for the marketing of this product. The following standards apply: Shoulder Protectors: EN 1621-1:2012 - Level 1; Back Protector: EN 1621-2:2014 Level 2; Chest Protector: EN 1621-3:2018 Level 2. ■

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CVT BELTS

Belt Booster

Performance CVT Belts for ATVs and UTVs

The G-Force Redline belt is designed for ATVs and UTVs with an engine displacement of at least 800cc. It’s an ideal CVT belt for racers and riders who like to push the limits of what’s possible.

The G-Force Redline belt features a revolutionary Ethylene Elastomer compound, and can withstand extreme friction, severe compressive force and excessive heat.

ack in the 1990s, Gates set out to develop a highperformance CVT belt that could stand up to the demands of recreational vehicles. It wasn’t until 2011 that the first G-Force CVT belt would hit the market, the result of years of hard work, research and testing. While G-Force is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, parent company Gates is celebrating an even bigger milestone, having been in business for more than 110 years. Today, G-Force is a respected name in belt technology. Two years after the successful launch of the G-Force belt, the G-Force C12 belt followed. While the original belt had aramid cords, the C12 featured carbon fiber tensile cords. In 2019, Gates set a new bar by introducing the G-Force Redline belt, which was designed with a high-tech Ethylene Elastomer compound and provides both greater heat resistance and longer life. The G-Force Redline belt is the top-tier belt in the lineup, designed for ATVs and UTVs with an engine displacement of at least 800cc. It is suitable for stock set-ups, as well as heavily modified vehicles. Thanks in large part to the revolutionary Ethylene Elastomer compound, the Redline belt can withstand extreme friction, severe compressive force and the excessive heat that results from heavy loads and aggressive riding. In other words, it’s an ideal CVT belt for racers and riders who like to push the limits of what’s possible. G-Force Redline belts are designed to give ATVs and UTVs better acceleration and higher top speeds even in extreme environments, but it’s not just about speed. They can also last up to three times longer than OEM belts. Beginning with the 2015 MINT 400, G-Force Redline belts have been represented on the podium at King of the Hammers, Lucas Oil Off Road Race, Mid America Outdoors

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SxS Championship Series, Southern Rock Crawling Series, Texas UTV SxS Showdown, Vegas to Reno, WORCS and many more events. The G-Force C12 belt gives engines up to 799cc a performance boost thanks to the carbon tensile cord, which results in minimal stretch and outstanding strength. The G-Force C12 belt also has excellent heat control and provides improved throttle response and acceleration. Engines maintain peak power throughout the shift curve for even more of a performance advantage. The original G-Force CVT belt provides performance and durability for everyday work and recreational riding. The flexible, high-performance materials provide responsive acceleration as well as extended life. For Gates, putting out a quality product is just one step of the process. The other is helping dealers and customers alike properly install and break in a new belt. Gates has a simple, step-by-step guide at www.gates.com/breakitin to help do just that, making the process clear and easy to follow. Gates also makes it easy for dealers to pair the right GForce belt with the right vehicle via an application chart that is straightforward and easy to read at a glance. Dealers can see which belt is ideal based on the vehicle’s engine size and whether it is stock or heavily modified. ■

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CVT BELTS BUILT FOR THE TOUGHEST TRAILS WHICH CVT BELT IS RIGHT FOR ME? UTV/ATV/SNOWMOBILE VEHICLE TYPE

Low-range engine size, stock vehicle (≈150-399cc) Mid-range engine size, stock vehicle (≈400-799cc) High-range engine size, stock vehicle (≈800-1100cc) Extremely high-range engine size, stock vehicle (up to 1300cc) Extensive aftermarket vehicle/engine modifications/ turbo-charging

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G-FORCE CVT BELT

G-FORCE C12 CVT BELT

G-FORCE REDLINE CVT BELT

FIND YOUR G-FORCE BELT WHY REDLINE BELTS? First on the market to utilize Ethylene Elastomer compound to address the needs of larger SxS and high-horsepower ORVs in tough riding conditions. Delivers 75% greater dynamic axial stiffness on average, up to 50% lower speed losses and better recovery from temperatures up to 338ºF (170ºC) without power loss.

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CLUTCH PRODUCTS

Under Pressure

Off-Road Clutch Performance

Billet Pressure Plates

Barnett recommends installing its new Heavy Duty KTM Belleville clutch spring along with a Dirt Digger clutch plate kit to ensure maximum performance for select 2021-2022 KTM 450 and 500 models.

erformance doesn’t have to be complicated. Barnett clutch components for off-road motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs are designed to be direct-fit replacements that make upgrading from stock a no-hassle operation. While clutch performance is vital, so is longevity, which is why Barnett combines cutting-edge design and top materials to give riders the peace of mind they need, whether it’s on the race track or the trail. Barnett has been in business since 1948, making products in the USA that have helped racers get wins the world over. One of the ways racers get to the top is with the Barnett Dirt Digger clutch kit. This high-performance clutch kit features clutch plates made with Barnett’s exclusive carbon fiber or Kevlar materials, tempered steel

drive plates and heavy-duty springs. The end result is a clutch that produces stronger, more positive engagement for that controlled feel off-road riders need. The design also increases the oil flow to the clutch, so the whole operation runs smoother and cooler. That, of course, boosts the Dirt Digger’s lifespan. Barnett has a wide variety of applications available for the Dirt Digger clutch kit, including ones for bikes, ATVs and UTVs. Riders on select 2012-2022 KTM 450 and 500 models can take things up a notch with the Barnett Heavy Duty KTM Belleville clutch spring. Barnett recommends installing the spring along with a Dirt Digger clutch plate kit to ensure maximum performance. The Belleville spring is made of a high-carbon spring steel, which is then heat treated to produce a spring that is 15 percent stiffer than stock. Barnett’s patented billet clutch baskets are CNC-machined from durable billet aluminum paired with replaceable stainless-steel inserts to prevent grooving on the basket. The oil passage windows are designed to increase oil flow, which lengthens the life of the clutch thanks to the cooler operating temperatures. The billet clutch baskets will fit a range of 80cc and larger off-road motorcycles as well as sport ATVs. While all of Barnett’s off-road clutch components are designed to be long lasting, perhaps no product does that better than the billet pressure plates. Like the billet clutch baskets, the pressure plates are CNC-machined from billet aluminum. From there, Barnett attaches a tempered steel surface. The company is so confident in this construction method that the plates are guaranteed to never wear out. Not only does the steel surface add durability, but it also optimizes heat dissipation. ■

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Talk to your Parts rep to learn more about Barnett off-road clutch components and find all applications in the Off-Road and the ATV & UTV catalogs.

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TIRES

The Radial Advantage A Commitment to Performance

rugged and durable radial design, with flexible-yet-tough sidewalls that help the M1 Evil conform to whatever terrain it rolls over. In a sense, the M1 Evil is the ultimate do-it-all tire, and that versatility has made it a big seller in AMS’s lineup. A rising star in the ATV world is the M2 Evil, the follow-up to the legendary M1 Evil. As with the original M1, this new model is built on a totally modern radial chassis that balances flexibility and compliance with high-speed stability. This tire is also DOT rated for regions that allow road use. The M2 Evil’s claim to fame is a 10 percent lighter weight by way of a new tread design and a tweak to the tread depth. The fact that the M2 Evil is also more affordable just sweetens the deal.

The M2 Evil features a totally modern radial chassis that balances flexibility and compliance with high-speed stability.

ust as fuel injection has supplanted carburetors in most ATVs, and automatic CVTs are now more common than manual transmissions, radial tires have replaced bias-ply technology. And for good reason. Radial tires offer a host of advantages including a softer ride, better traction, and less vibration, among other things. That’s why AMS is committed to building its ATV tires using radial carcass construction, with popular models like the M1, M2, and M4 Evil as well as the Radial Pro available to meet all your customers’ needs. If riders are looking for a durable, multi-purpose utility tire that is DOT rated for limited road use, the original M1 Evil is an easy choice. ATV riders love the M1 Evil’s unidirectional truck-like tread pattern, and equal land/sea ratio that offers excellent handling and smooth rolling. They also love its

Whether your customers are rolling down the street at speed, drifting through the dirt, or crawling over rocks, the M4 Evil has them covered. This tire’s radial carcass is sheathed in medium-height tread with dual center knobs to provide a vibration-free and sure-footed ride. The M4 Evil features a reinforced sidewall and deep rim guard for maximum durability on your customers’ vehicles. Just like the other tires in the Evil lineup, the M4 Evil is DOT approved for limited road use so your customers can get to the trailhead or into town. As the name suggests, AMS’s Radial Pro harnesses the technical advantage of a radial carcass construction to support modern high-performance ATVs. The Radial Pro is a smooth-rolling, long-wearing, multi-surface tire that’s a terrific choice for any condition. Offered in an 8-ply design, the Radial Pro is seriously tough and built to support the weight and power of full-size vehicles. DOTrated for states and counties that allow highway travel, the Radial Pro is available in a huge range of sizes to fit nearly any vehicle. ■

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HELMETS

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Staying Power

The Popularity of a Crossover Helmet

CON’s Variant helmet hit the streets back in the spring of 2010. At the time, it was marketed as an “Urban Assault Helmet.” A street helmet with an off-road helmet vibe, the ICON team had its sights on aggressive street and Supermoto riders. Riders in those two segments loved the helmet thanks in part to its distinct style, but they weren’t the only ones. Adventure riders started showing up at events in the Variant helmet, too, and ICON realized the style had a much broader appeal than anyone had anticipated. Now, more than a decade later, the ICON Variant helmet has become a staple of the brand’s helmet lineup and a definite fan favorite. Through the years, of course, the helmet has been updated and refined, and these days it goes by the name of Variant Pro. The Variant Pro, which debuted in 2019, shares the same great look of the original, but with a stronger, lighter, more modern makeup. ICON refined the fiberglass/Dyneema/ carbon matrix shell in a wind tunnel to come up with a design that has a performance edge as well as reduced bulk. The dual-density EPS liner amps up the helmet’s defenses without fattening up the great profile. ICON incorporated deep channels through the EPS liner to link the eight air intakes and two exhaust ports, ensuring riders get plenty of airflow. Of course, the built-in visor is the distinct feature on the ICON Variant Pro. In addition to giving the helmet its signature look, it also helps block sunlight so riders get a better view of the road ahead – whether or not it’s paved. The Variant Pro shield also maximizes visibility, with a design that increases peripheral vision and provides a distortion-free line of sight. The visor is also fog-free, and the tool-less visor change system lets riders easily swap one level of tint for another. Inside, the Variant Pro features a five-piece Hydradry liner instead of the standard three. Riders can mix and match pieces for a perfect fit, and in all, there are 27 possible combinations. The Hydradry material helps wick away moisture, and it can be cleaned when things need freshening up. When it comes to colors and graphics, ICON threw the rulebook out the window. The Variant Pro is available in two graphics options, Willy Pete and Bug Chucker, but the solid-color choices are arguably just as interesting. The Construct finish looks like a solid color at a glance, but a closer look shows it’s the bare composite shell showing through a clear Rubatone finish. The Ghost Carbon finish gives the look of carbon fiber throughout the shell.

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More than a decade since it was first unveiled, the ICON Variant helmet has become a staple of the brand’s helmet lineup and a definite fan favorite. As you can tell, colors and graphics run from mild to wild.

The Variant Pro Quicksilver gets its unique look by handapplying several coats of silver paint before distressing the finish. The result is that no two Quicksliver finishes look the same. ■

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TIRES

High-Tech Tires

Engineered for Sport-Touring and Adventure-Touring

The MICHELIN Road 6 tire gives a wide range of sport, sport-touring and Adventure-Touring motorcycles improved wet grip, longevity and good looks.

eveloping the MICHELIN Road 6 tire was a worldwide effort. There is a lot of technology packed into this new tire, and it was all brought together from Michelin’s research centers around the world to create a tire that builds on the success of the MICHELIN Road 5 tire. The resulting MICHELIN Road 6 tire gives a wide range of sport, sport-touring and Adventure-Touring motorcycles improved wet grip, longevity and even looks. In addition to the MICHELIN Road 6 range for standard bikes, the MICHELIN Road 6 GT tire range is built with larger, heavier touring motorcycles in mind. The MICHELIN Road 6 tire is available in six front and eight rear sizes, and the MICHELIN Road 6 GT tire is available in one front and three rear sizes. The GT version is especially ideal for bikes that are fully loaded with luggage and a passenger. By offering these two tire options, the MICHELIN Road 6 range can accommodate everything from the KTM 390 all the way up to a BMW K1600 GT/GTL. With this new addition to the Michelin lineup, the brand now offers three generations of product for Sport Touring – including the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4, MICHELIN Road 5 and MICHELIN Road 6 – and two generations of tire for GT-class motorcycles, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 GT and MICHELIN Road 6 GT. In addition to bringing together technologies from all over the world, the MICHELIN Road 6 also brings together

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decades of development across many different industries. In addition to all of the innovation from its motorcycle tires, Michelin is able to draw on technologies developed for use in passenger cars, agriculture, mining, aircraft and other industries. Increased wet grip is a huge draw for riders who want confidence in all weather conditions. Thanks to 100 percent MICHELIN Silica Technology tread compounds and a new tread pattern featuring MICHELIN Water Evergrip Technology, Michelin reports that the MICHELIN Road 6 has 15 percent more grip in wet conditions than its predecessor. The silica content provides an optimal level of chemical grip, which is especially beneficial in cooler temperatures and on wet roads. Dealers are likely familiar with MICHELIN Water Evergrip Technology, even if the name is new. Michelin designed the MICHELIN Road 6 tires with its innovative 3D sipes, which evolve over time. As the miles add up and the tread wears down, the sipes get wider to maintain the groove ratio. This allows the MICHELIN Road 6 tire to evacuate water efficiently throughout its service life. In addition to the sipes, the tread also features MICHELIN Adaptive Design. The tread pattern is carefully engineered based on the ride angle of the tire. The number, shape, depth and distribution of tread grooves and sipes are all precisely designed for maximum traction and lean angle predictability.

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The result of these updated tread technologies is that the MICHELIN Road 6 tire has a 10 percent longer tread life compared to the previous generation. MICHELIN 2CT+ Technology is already a popular design feature of many Michelin rear tires, but with the MICHELIN Road 6, the technology has been applied to the front tire, too. MICHELIN 2CT+ Technology features a more durable rubber in the center of the tread as well as underneath the softer-compound shoulders. That structure offers better rigidity at lean and more stability when cornering on MICHELIN Road 6 tires. Michelin knows the riders in the segments the MICHELIN Road 6 is built for appreciate a tire with outstanding feedback and handling. This is achieved in part with MICHELIN Amplified Density Technology, a highly dense, rigid tire casing that is paired with Aramid tread plies for reduced weight and improved stability. The finishing touch on the MICHELIN Road 6 tire range is MICHELIN Premium Touch Design. Originally created for ultrahigh-performance sports car tires, this textured finish creates a velour effect to give the outer sidewall a distinct look. Michelin takes pride in supporting dealers with training and sales tools, and the brand has provided both for the MICHELIN Road 6 tire. Not only is there an online product training course, but Michelin is also offering a reward for assessment scores above 80 percent. Dealers can access the course at www.michelin-training.net/motorcycle.

There are two models of the new MICHELIN Road 6. One version is for standard bikes, and the MICHELIN Road 6 GT tire range is built with larger, heavier touring motorcycles in mind.

Parts Unlimited sales reps have new Point of Sale material on hand, including a MICHELIN Road 6 tire counter mat and sport-touring brochure. Both are also available for ordering via Michelin’s Dealer Asset Site. ■

Talk to your Parts rep to learn more about the MICHELIN Road 6 and MICHELIN Road 6 GT tires. Find both in the Tire & Service catalog.

Thanks to 100 percent MICHELIN Silica Technology tread compounds and a new tread pattern featuring MICHELIN Water Evergrip Technology, Michelin reports that the MICHELIN Road 6 has 15 percent more grip in wet conditions than the ROAD 5.

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Trail Tunes

ATV and UTV Sound Bars

Moose Racing soundbars are available in three different lengths, and feature marine-grade protection.

The sound bars have built-in Bluetooth, so it’s easy to stream audio, but there is also a 3.5mm stereo auxiliary input jack connecting the old-fashioned way.

Each sound bar is made from a heavyduty extruded aluminum chassis with a perforated steel grille. Not only does this help guard against the weather, but it also handles the bumps with ease. All of the wiring connections and mounting points are sealed. Taken altogether, these measures have earned the sound bars an IPX68 weatherproof rating.

Weatherproofing is essential, but sound is even more important. The integrated amplifier on each sound bar is designed specifically for powersports applications, and it can deliver as much as 30 percent more SPL than standard amplifier technology. That boost helps music to be heard clearly over the usual noise of a powersports vehicle.

oose Utility Division makes products that help ATV and UTV owners get things done, but that doesn’t mean it should be all work and no play. By partnering with sister company Moose Racing, utility vehicles become recreational vehicles, too. Moose Racing sound bars really highlight this “best of both worlds” approach. The sound bars come in three sizes, including a 21-inch bar with six speakers, a 27-inch, eight-speaker bar and a massive 34-inch, 10-speaker bar. The different sizes vastly increase the potential applications, so these sound bars can be used on a lot more than simply ATVs and UTVs. Golf carts? Boats? Sure, no problem. And if you’re wondering about that boat part, the Moose Racing sound bars actually feature marine-grade protection. For ATV and UTV riders who like to seek out the wettest, muddiest spots, or simply ride no matter what the weather is, that’s good news.

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The Moose Racing sound bars have built-in Bluetooth, so it’s easy to stream audio, but there is also a 3.5mm stereo auxiliary input jack for customers who want to connect the old-fashioned way. A built-in Memory Sync remembers the most recently connected device on startup, and the sound bar will try to automatically connect if the device is in range. In addition to the features that one would expect to find on a sound bar – like the power buttons and volume control – there is also a built-in LED map light, as well as LEDs above each speaker. Those speaker lights can be set to one of nine colors or cycle through all. The sound bars are designed to be compatible with surface or roll cage mounting. Each sound bar comes with the hardware necessary for both mounting styles. Each sound bar also comes with a 77-inch power harness and a 17-inch input-output harness. The wires are encased in heavy rubber and create a sealed attachment to the sound bar, so water and mud stay out. ■

Talk to your Parts rep about the work/play possibilities from Moose Utility Division and Moose Racing. Check out the sound bars in the ATV & UTV catalog.

Stiffer Springs for the CRF110F

hat brings Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, one of the world’s most talented freestyle motocross riders, and Legend Suspensions, one of America’s leading V-Twin aftermarket suspension manufacturers, together? A Honda CRF110F kid’s bike, of all things. It’s an unlikely matchup, but the result of the collaboration is a stiffer shock spring for the 2019-and-up CRF110F that lets big kids and adults that are still kids at heart have a lot more fun on two wheels. Got a customer with a 110? They can make it handle jumps and hard riding a lot better with one of these easy-to-install shock springs from Legend Suspensions. As with all of Legend Suspensions’ quality made-inAmerica springs, this CRF110F coil is wound from chrome-silicon steel, shot peened for strength, and powder coated black for an attractive finish. Offered in two

Legend Suspensions’ new CRF110F springs are offered in two rates, a Heavy-Duty spring recommended for riders weighing more than 200 pounds, and a Standard spring for riders weighing 200 pounds or less.

rates, the Heavy-Duty spring is roughly 75 percent stiffer than stock and recommended for riders weighing more than 200 pounds, while the Standard spring is more suitable for riders weighing 200 pounds or less. The springs are easy to install (and come with full instructions), retain the stock ride height, and offer much more support and resistance to bottoming. That’s all good stuff for your customers who like to rail on their 110s, but you may still be wondering how all this came about? Fair enough. Twitch, an icon in motocross and one of the originators of freestyle, is all about having fun. In one YouTube video he may be doing a no-footed backflip off a 10-foot ramp, and in the next he’s dragging the rear fender on his Dyna doing a 12 o’clock wheely, and in another he’s mobbing around his backyard mini track with friends on CRF110Fs.

SUSPENSION PRODUCTS

An Unlikely Matchup

“Whenever I’m on one of these 110s I feel like a kid again,” says the action-sports icon and X-Game gold medalist. However, he notes, getting older sometimes comes with adding on the pounds and with that combo, a better suspension is needed. That’s where Legend Suspensions came in. Legend equips all of Twitch’s street, stunt, and Hooligan flat track bikes with its AXEO fork kits and REVO ARC remote-reservoir shocks, so when Twitch mentioned how much he and his friends were bottoming out their 110s, Legend owner Jesse Jurrens saw an opportunity. “It’s our first foray out of the V-Twin world,” says Jurrens, “but we’re happy to help get a needed product to market, especially one that provides such a big improvement at a really affordable price point.” The CRF110F springs are not only affordable, they’re easy to install and offer enough support to permit full-size riders to really push the limits of the CRF110F without experiencing the impact of bottoming out. If you have customers with CRF110Fs in their fleet, or catch someone eyeing one of the bikes on your showroom floor, make sure they’re aware of this excellent suspension upgrade. ■

» Talk with your Parts rep for details, and get more information in the Off-Road catalog.

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LUGGAGE

Ready for Anything

Waterproof Luggage That’s Up for Adventure Nelson-Rigg’s Hurricane Adventure luggage is 100 percent waterproof.

hatever the weather forecast says, Adventure riders are ready to go with the Rigg Gear Hurricane Adventure luggage collection. Nelson-Rigg gave the seven-piece collection a big update for the 2022 riding season, making it more versatile and rugged than ever. The Hurricane Adventure luggage is 100 percent waterproof, so riders can load up and hit the road or trail with absolute confidence that when they reach their destination, their gear will be dry. Rain, puddles and creek crossings are no problem for Hurricane luggage. The waterproofing is achieved with a UV-coated tarpaulin PVC that is assembled with electronically heat-welded

seams. Not only does water stay out, but so does dust and dirt. The gear’s two-tone gray and black designs amp up the style. Nelson-Rigg designed the Hurricane luggage to be convenient as well as durable. Some creative design elements on the pieces in the collection include an air purge valve to reduce bulk, and reflective accents. The bags mount up using the patented Rigg-Strap mounting system. This system also allows other, smaller pieces of gear or accessories to be attached to the outside of the luggage. The new and improved Hurricane Adventure luggage system includes a saddlebag set, a backpack/tail bag, 25-liter and 40-liter duffel bags, a 10-liter roll bag and the collection’s original pieces, two sizes Hurricane tank bags. One tank bag works well with typical dual-sport tanks, while the other is designed for larger Adventure tanks. Like all the Nelson Rigg & RiggGear luggage, the Hurricane collection comes with the company’s lifetime warranty. ■

Learn more from your Parts rep and find the Rigg Gear Hurricane Adventure gear in the Street catalog.

An Essential Engine Evaluation Tool

ithout sufficient compression, an engine won’t run. That’s why a compression tester is an essential diagnostic tool that every professional shop and DIYer should have. With Motion Pro’s new compression tester kit, your techs and your customers will be able to quickly get a compression reading to help evaluate hard-starting or non-running 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. This latest kit features a new billet gauge manifold with a 0-300 PSI analog gauge and integrated pressure-release valve. Three hose adapters – in 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm sizes to fit most machines – attach to the gauge with a quick-disconnect fitting for easy installation and removal, and everything comes in a convenient nylon storage box. New brass hose ends are gentler on aluminum cylinder heads than steel fittings, and durable Nitrile O-rings ensure an air-tight fit at the spark plug hole for an accurate pressure reading with fewer engine cranks. A compression test is the quickest and easiest way to check the health of a cylinder’s piston-ring seal and valve seal,

Motion Pro’s new compression tester kit lets your techs and customers quickly get compression readings.

and it also allows you to compare readings on different cylinders to pinpoint problems. Without a compression tester, you’d be looking at a top-end disassembly and indepth inspection, or worse yet, guessing at the issue. Good mechanics work smarter, not harder, and Motion Pro’s new compression tester kit is definitely a smart buy. ■

To learn more about any of Motion Pro’s other innovative specialty tools, reach out to your Parts Unlimited sales rep and also check out the Tire & Service catalog.

THE RIGHT TOOLS Quickly And Easily Inspect Engine Compression On Both 4-Stroke And 2-Stroke Engines

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10 MM, 12 MM AND 14 MM ADAPTERS

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P R O D U C T

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DRIVE CHAINS

Link Up

Steel Chains for Every Riding Style ProX chains are manufactured in Japan from Japanese steel. The plates, bushings and rollers are all heat-treated for better longevity. Hardened pins and shot-peened rollers further increase a ProX chain’s strength and stress resistance. In all, a ProX chain gives a rider incredible durability and confidence.

ProX has a wide variety of 520 X-ring chains, with fitments for all vehicle types and riding styles.

o matter what riding style or bike size a rider prefers, they need a reliable chain, which is why ProX has such extensive chain options. Designed for a wide range of riding styles, ProX produces its 520 chains in two options, standard link and X-ring. Both are available in a standard or gold finish, which ProX says is the most popular choice for riders. Not only are a lot of different riding styles served by ProX chains, but a lot of bike sizes, too. In addition to the huge range of 520 chain variants available, ProX also has mini-bike chains in 420 and 428 sizes.

Of course, a ProX chain isn’t just about being tough. They are also designed for optimal weight to provide maximum performance without compromising longevity. Inner link plates even have lightening holes for additional weight savings. X-ring chains are especially known for their extreme service life, outlasting a standard-link OEM chain by 150 percent or more. This performance-minded O-ring shape results in less contact between the O-ring’s surface and the chain plates. Grease is still sealed in place, but the design reduces friction for smoother operation. ■

Talk to your Parts rep to learn more about ProX chains and the many applications now available. You can find them in the ATV & UTV, Off-Road and Street catalogs.

Quality is the Driving Force

• Exclusively manufactured to ProX’s proprietary specifications by proven Japanese manufacturer

• Special pin treatment creates extremely hard outer coating while maintaining internal characteristics for increased strength and reduced overall chain wear • Heavy press-fitted pins and quad-stake riveting practically eliminate breakage risk with ultra-strong connection • Offered in 520, 428, and 420 sizes

• 520 chains offered in standard MX and X-ring configurations with standard or Gold finish • X-ring chains offer 150%+ chain life over non-O-ring chains, while reducing friction over standard O-ring designs

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BRAKE ROTORS

Stopping at the Top

Brake Rotors with a Championship Pedigree

raking closed the 2021 racing season with 133 championships. It was the culmination of a worldwide effort to put EPTA brake rotors at the top of the podium in virtually every kind of motorcycle racing. Those same rotors are the ones customers can buy for their own stopping needs. Braking uses the race track as the ultimate test for its products, and the EPTA on-road and off-road rotors are no exception. The world’s top racers get cutting-edge braking technology while helping Braking continually improve products. Many of the championships that Braking teams earned last year were in off-road competition, particularly AMA Supercross and MXGP. Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing had a banner year: Dylan Ferrandis brought home the Pro Motocross 450MX championship, and Colt Nichols is the 2021 250SX Eastern Regional Champion. For the 2022 U.S. racing season, Braking will again support Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing as well as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team, Monster Energy Kawasaki Pro Circuit, and Muc-Off Honda America.

EPTA OVERSIZE KIT 270/280 mm

Braking has EPTA rotors for a range of on-road and offroad applications.

Italian-made EPTA rotors feature a braking track that provides optimal heat dissipation, ensuring a steady friction coefficient for predicable, consistent braking characteristics. The design of the disc accomplishes this by providing more controlled radial/axial movement so there is a better load transfer between the braking track and the carrier. The temperature of the disc remains consistent across the entire surface to eliminate any hot spots. The pin-free design eliminates potential pin deformation, too. ■

Talk to your Parts rep to learn more about EPTA rotors and Braking’s worldwide racing endeavors. Find the rotors in the ATV & UTV, Off-Road, and Street catalogs.

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TIE-DOWN CLAMPS

P R O D U C T

S H O W C A S E

Tie Them Down Fast

Quick and Easy Clamps for Securing Powersports Vehicles PSR’s BTC Bike TieDown Clamps offer multiple options for securing vehicles.

hen it’s time to get up and go most everyone in powersport wants to just get it on. Figuring out how they’re going to strap down their streetbike, dirtbike, motocross racer, ATV/ UTV, snowmobile or personal watercraft into the bed of a pickup or onto a trailer, though, can be a head scratcher. Finding that ‘just right’ place to position the tie-downs without any worries isn’t always easy or fast. PSR-USA has some slick answers here with their BTC Bike Tie-Down Clamps. One style is designed to clamp onto handlebars, engine guards or roll cages. The other is designed to provide anchoring points on dirtbikes with

inverted-style forks. Both can have any piece of motosport equipment securely locked-down and ready for the road in no time flat. The Universal BTC is machined from forged aluminum and anodized with a gunmetal finish. The clamps feature heavy duty springs and stainless hardware, and they’ll slip right over any handlebar, even fat 1½inch custom ones. Anti-slip/scratch-protective rubber liners keep them in place without any damage to chrome, powder coated or anodized finishes. Large openings accommodate single or double tie-down hooks. The fork-mount BTCs for most motocross machines with inverted forks are also CNC machined from forged aluminum and feature that anodized gunmetal finish. The heavy-duty springs, stainless hardware and protective rubber inserts are here, as well, and the clamps measure about 2½ inches when closed. ■

Talk with your Parts rep for details, and check them out in the Tire & Service catalog.

Bike Tie-Down Clamp via Fork Tube Apex Lever

ADJUSTABLE LEVERS FOR HARLEYS AND INDIAN Journey

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Top-End Parts for Off-Roaders

ith winter still in the air, it’s a good time to prepare equipment for the next riding season. Perhaps that’s just new brake pads and tires, or maybe it entails full top-end rebuilds on your customers’ off-road motorcycles. Whether it’s a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke, and whether it’s being rebuilt to stock or bored out, Wössner Pistons has the forged pistons, connecting rods and bearings needed to get the job done. Wössner’s reputation was founded on its lightweight replacement pistons, which are precisely manufactured to provide optimal piston-to-wall clearance for quiet and efficient operation. Standard and oversize piston sizes are available for most 2-stroke and 4-stroke off-road models, and high-compression ratios are available for 4-stroke applications. For ease of installation, all piston kits are provided with the necessary components including the piston, rings, wrist pin, and circlips.

Wössner also produces high-quality forged connecting rods, main bearing and needle-bearing kits. The main bearParts Unlimited Ad_2020.pdf 1 5/19/2020 6:43:16 PM ing kits include precision-made roller bearings for smooth,

Wössner offers up a wide selection of forged pistons, connecting rods and bearings.

trouble-free operation at high rpm, while Wössner’s needlebearing kits are a great complement to any connecting rod replacement. Better still, Wössner’s lineup isn’t just for new bikes; the company covers popular applications dating all the way back to the 1990s, so your customers with older bikes can keep them running strong. Wössner Pistons has a long history in the off-road world at both the amateur and professional level. With premier facilities and a dedication to quality and precision components, it’s easy to see why Wössner is a top choice for replacement pistons, connecting rods, and bearings. ■

Talk with your Parts rep for details, and check out the Off-Road catalog.

ENGINE PARTS

Built Fresh

P R O D U C T

S H O W C A S E

BRAKE PADS

Long-Life Performance

Brake Pads Built for Today’s ATVs and UTVs DP’s sintered-metallic brake pads, direct drop-in replacements, not only deliver a noticeably higher level of performance than OE, allowing ATVs and UTVs to stop quicker in shorter distances with more control, that high-level performance is long-lasting. DP brake pads, with all their performance, can last at least two to three times longer than the OE brake pads they replace. That’s something riders will notice.

DP Brakes has brake pads designed specifically for the modern range of big, heavy and powerful ATVs and UTVs.

TV and UTV riders have a problem. Their machines, as big, fast and fun as they are, wear through their OE-supplied brake pads at an alarming rate. And it can happen across the board, with the Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000s, the Can Am Mavericks, Honda’s Talon/ Pioneers, the Kawasaki Teryx models, and Polaris RZRs. As good as these machines are their factory-original brake pads just don’t last very long. DP Brakes can put a quick stop to that one OE shortfall.

There’s more good news. Along with that long-lasting, quick-stopping, controlled braking with DP pads there’s never any squealing and they’re clean. They’re quiet and never leave a layer of messy dust behind. And all this comes with competitive pricing. Riders aren’t getting what they need from the OE brake pads in their ATVs and UTVs. DP Brakes can change that, quickly, easily and economically. Long-lasting, highperforming ATV/UTV brake pads from DP are always available at Parts Unlimited and your rep can help you set up a stocking inventory. ■

Talk with your Rep for details, and check them out the ATV & UTV catalog.

Positive Shifting for UTVs

our customers probably enjoy unexpected challenges on the trail, but having their UTV accidently pop out of gear isn’t a surprise anyone wants to deal with. Thankfully, XDR Off-Road has a range of gated shifters that offer positive gear control and eliminate unwanted or accidental shifts, and they’re available for all popular UTV models. XDR Off-Road’s Magnum Grip Gated Shifter is precisely made for precision shifting. It starts with a handle that’s machined from billet aluminum and anodized black for a sleek appearance. The ergonomic pistol-grip is what gives the Magnum its name, and features replaceable black polycarbonate side plates. Most importantly, there’s the spring-loaded stainless steel trigger and gate plate for positive locking and unlocking between gears. If that lever isn’t pulled, the shifter isn’t moving. That means no accidental shifts, and none of the damage that can accompany them. For those who love the challenge of a steep climb, there’s XDR’s Magnum Grip “Hill Killer” Gated Shifter, which helps avoid the biggest surprise of all – flipping over! The Hill

XDR Off-Road’s Magnum Grip Gated Shifter is designed to offer positive gear control and eliminate unwanted or accidental shifts. There are fitments for all popular UTV models.

Killer gate plate eliminates the reverse-lockout feature on the ratchet gate plate, allowing quick shifts from forward to reverse to help save a rig from going over backward while climbing steep hills. Want the best of both worlds? The Dual Gate Shifter incorporates a standard gated shift pattern as well as the Hill Killer gate, allowing drivers to choose the appropriate shift features for the scenario. ■

If your customers aren’t happy with the function of their UTVs’ shifters, XDR Off-Road has the solution. Talk with your Parts rep for details, and check out the ATV & UTV catalog.

GATED SHIFTERS

Locked and Loaded

BRAKE PRODUCTS

P R O D U C T

S H O W C A S E

Going Big

Oversize Off-Road Rotors

pgrading an off-road bike from stock brake rotors to an oversize kit is a cinch with Galfer USA’s fullfloating and solid-mount options. Galfer offers an enormous amount of applications for its two oversize dirtbike brake rotors. The floating oversize WAVE® rotor kit and the solid-mount SKW oversize front WAVE rotor are both great options for off-road, dual-sport and motocross use. Both rotor styles come with a sturdy but lightweight aluminum relocation bracket. By including the bracket, replacing the stock brake rotors with the oversize style is seamless, offering an instant upgrade in braking predictability and consistency. Lever feel, modulation and brake torque all receive a boost in performance when a rider upgrades from a stock setup to a WAVE oversize rotor configuration. The floating oversize WAVE rotor kit includes a Galfer WAVE 270mm rotor, the relocation bracket and semimetallic brake pads. These rotors provide outstanding friction, while the full-floating WAVE design ensures optimum pad-to-rotor contact for maximum stopping

Your off-road riding customers can easily upgrade to increased braking power with Galfer’s oversize WAVE rotor kits, available with solid-mount or floating WAVE rotors.

force and feel. The setup is the same one currently used by many AMA Supercross teams because of its ability to provide strong, consistent braking lap after lap. The SKW oversize front WAVE rotors are 270mm solidmount options. The design keeps the braking system cooler by allowing air to pass over every point of the brake pad surface. ■

Talk to your Parts rep about the benefits of Galfer oversized rotors for off-road riding, and look in your Parts Unlimited catalog for more information.

NO ONE STOPS YOU

FASTER!

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Innovative Tools for Motor Work

hat works for a car isn’t going to work for a motorcycle. This simple philosophy is at the heart of every tool designed by BikeService. The company is dedicated to engineering tools specifically for motorcycle maintenance, and over the years, BikeService has created a long list of innovative products that help both shops and riders get the job done more quickly and efficiently. BikeService’s motorcyclecentric approach is perhaps best seen in its engine tools, which are designed to be convenient and intuitive to use.

BikeService’s crankcase separator kit will easily open most 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines designed with a vertical split.

The crankcase separator kit is a great example of a straightforward design that makes a big difference. This small but innovative kit will easily open most 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines designed with a vertical split. The patented quickadjusting position nuts fit various bolt patterns, ensuring the kit is compatible with many makes and models.

of 18 different part numbers, ranging from items like a universal three-leg oil filter wrench to a six-piece spark plug maintenance tool set.

In addition to single tools, BikeService has also developed many combination sets that are ideal for shops to have on hand. The engine calibration maintenance tool set is a portable solution that provides an entire set of tools for a specific job, all in one neat place. The set consists

Engine maintenance tools like the crankcase separator and the engine calibration maintenance tool set combine to give dealers convenient solutions to everyday shop work. ■ Talk to your Parts rep to learn about BikeService tools for engine maintenance and find all of the company’s innovative solutions in the Tire & Service catalog.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Engines Made Easier

PA R T S

D E PA R T M E N T

SDI TIE ROD KITS Improved strength and durability over stock Heavy duty equipment replaces OEM rods and hardware Standard length Race-proven, race-winning performance Flats on rods allow for easy adjustment Most PART #s include all necessary rods, inner tie rods, helms, pins, and misalignment bushings for fitment; PART #s 0430-1160, 0430-1161, 0430-1156 and 0430-1157 include rods only Made in the U.S.A.

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FITS MODEL CAN-AM Commander 11-15 Maverick 13-17 Maverick X3 (64˝ Non RS models) Maverick X3 RS (72˝ RS models, Extended +3˝) HONDA Talon R Talon X KAWASAKI Teryx 2 Seater 14-17, 4 Seater 12-17 POLARIS RZR Turbos S 17-22 RZR 800 14 (60˝) RZR 800 08-17 (50˝) RZR 900 RZR 1000 14 RZR 1000 15-18, XP Turbo 16 RZR 1000 15-18, XP Turbo 16 (Extended +3˝) RZR 1000 15-18, XP Turbo 16 (Extended +4˝) XP Turbo 17-22, XP1000 19-22 XP Turbo 17-22, XP1000 19-22 (Extended +3˝) XP Turbo 17-22, XP1000 19-22 (Extended +4˝) YAMAHA YXZ1000R 16-22 YXZ1000R 16-22 (Extended +3˝)

PART #

SUG. RETAIL

0430-1158 0430-1159 0430-1160 0430-1161

$259.95 259.95 129.95 129.95

0430-1156 0430-1157

129.95 129.95

0430-1173

259.95

0430-1162 0430-1171 0430-1170 0430-1172 0430-1163 0430-1164 0430-1165 0430-1166 0430-1167 0430-1168 0430-1169

269.95 249.95 249.95 249.95 249.95 249.95 259.95 259.95 249.95 259.95 259.95

0430-1174 0430-1175

259.95 269.95

ACCESSORY MOUNTS SYSTEM Offers ultimate flexibility and modularity for individuals to build the mount they want Designed to rotate on impact Multipurpose clamping system; seven different accessories utilize the same mounting post Twenty preset pivot positions allow accessories to mount at various angles Easy to install PART # 0521-1919 fits 2.0˝ tubing without sleeve; to mount to a roll cage with 1.5˝ or 1.75˝ tubing, order appropriate sleeve PART #s 0521-1920 or 0521-1921 Made in the U.S.A.

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DESCRIPTION Accessory Mount Clamp (Base for SDI Accessory Mount system) Sleeve for 1.5˝ tube Sleeve for 1.75˝ tube Hook accessory Light Bar mount Large (.402mm) Light Bar mount Medium (.323mm) Light Bar mount Small (.256mm) License Plate Holder Registration Sticker Plate Whip Mount

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PART # 0521-1919 0521-1920 0521-1921 0521-1922 0521-1923 0521-1924 0521-1925 0521-1926 0521-1927 0521-1928

SUG. RETAIL $29.95 5.95 5.95 19.95 19.95 19.95 19.95 45.95 34.95 19.95

SDI MOTOR MOUNT

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FOR POLARIS RZR 900 AND 1000 14-19

Eliminates flex between the motor and transmission Keeps shafts in line (once they are aligned), reducing unnecessary wear on belts Includes all necessary installation hardware If holes are undrilled, tap to an M10x1.25 thread and use a 50mm bolt rather than the supplied 40mm Made in the U.S.A. PART # SUG. RETAIL

0933-0142 $89.95

HEAVY-DUTY TRANSMISSION MOUNT

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FOR POLARIS RZR 170 13-22

Strengthens mounting point between the transmission and chassis that is prone to breaking Lightweight design; superior strength compared to stock component Includes all necessary mounting hardware PART # SUG. RETAIL

1105-0260 $104.95

MICHELIN ROAD 6 Increased wet grip - 15% more grip than the Michelin® Road 5 tire in wet conditions thanks to 100% Michelin® Silica Technology™ tread compounds and a new tread pattern featuring Michelin® Water Evergrip Technology™ (see first note) Ride even longer - The Michelin® Road 6 tire delivers 10% longer tread life compared to the previous generation (see second note) Dedication to innovation - the Michelin® Road 6 tire typifies two decades of ongoing innovations and Michelin® Technologies from our highest level of expertise Increased cornering stability - Michelin® 2CT+ Technology™, which has been standard on the rear tire, is now applied to the front tire for better rigidity at lean and more stability when cornering, especially under strong acceleration or heavy braking, compared to the previous generation Blackwall Tubeless (TL) W-rated for speeds up to 168 mph or (W)-rated for speeds of 168+ mph

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NOTE: Based on internal lap time testing conducted in 2020 in Fontange, France on wet surfaces using a 2018 SUZUKI 1250 Bandit S fitted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires comparing Michelin® Road 6 and Michelin® Road 5 tires. Actual results may vary. NOTE: Based on external wear testing conducted in 2020 by Dekra in France using a 2014 BMW K1300R fitted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires comparing weight loss of Michelin® Road 6 and Michelin® Road 5 tires after 2500 miles. Actual results may vary. SIZE FRONT 110/70ZR17 120/60ZR17 120/70ZR17 120/70ZR18 110/80ZR19 120/70ZR19 REAR 140/70ZR17 150/60ZR17 150/70ZR17 160/60ZR17 170/60ZR17 180/55ZR17 190/50ZR17 190/55ZR17

LOAD/SPEED INDEX

TL/TT

PART #

SUG. RETAIL

54W (55W) (58W) (59W) (59W) (60W)

TL TL TL TL TL TL

0301-0931 0301-0933 0301-0934 0301-0935 0301-0932 0301-0936

$237.95 261.95 257.95 246.95 246.99 241.95

66W 66W (69W) (69W) (72W) (73W) (73W) (75W)

TL TL TL TL TL TL TL TL

0302-1604 0302-1605 0302-1606 0302-1607 0302-1608 0302-1609 0302-1610 0302-1611

259.95 277.95 295.95 305.95 333.95 324.95 348.95 361.95

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MICHELIN ROAD 6 GT Increased wet grip - 15% more grip than the Michelin® Road 5 GT tire in wet conditions due to 100% Michelin® Silica Technology™ tread compounds and a new tread pattern featuring Michelin® Water Evergrip Technology™ (see first note) Ride even longer - The Michelin® Road 6 GT tire delivers 10% longer tread life compared to the previous generation (see second note) Dedicated to innovation - The Michelin® Road 6 GT tire typifies two decades of ongoing innovations and Michelin® Technologies from our highest level of expertise Increased cornering stability - Michelin® 2CT+ Technology™, which has been standard on the rear tire, is now applied to the front tire for better rigidity at lean and more stability when cornering, especially under strong acceleration or heavy braking, compared to the previous generation Michelin® Reinforced Radial-X Evo Technology™ for enhanced stability on GT bikes The Michelin® Road 6 GT tire is designed to provide maximum stability for GT-class motorcycles Blackwall Tubeless (TL) (W)-rated for speeds of 168+ mph

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TL/TT

PART #

SUG. RETAIL

(58W)

0302-1612

$270.95

(73W) (73W)

TL TL

0302-1613 0302-1614

343.95 368.95

SENA SPYDER RT1/ST1 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS WITH MESH INTERCOM™ Stay connected with your group as Mesh Intercom™ technology automatically searches for and reconnects to lost and dropped signals Dual antennas and processors allow for simultaneous connections to 4.1 Bluetooth® and Mesh 2.0 Intercom technology, making it easier to connect to large groups Connects via Bluetooth or the Sena RideConnected App Multitask by talking via the Mesh Intercom technology and listen to GPS navigation, phone calls or the built-in FM radio via Bluetooth connection Smoother listening experiences from audio that overlays instead of interrupts Multilingual voice prompts USB C power & data cable compatible (sold separately) Firmware upgradeable Dual-pack kit includes two single kits in one box Compatible with 30K, 50R, 50S and +MESH intercom accessories

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DESCRIPTION SPYDER RT-1 Single communicator Dual pack SPYDER ST-1 Single communicator Dual pack

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SUG. RETAIL

4402-0886 4402-0887

$199.00 359.00

4402-0888 4402-0889

199.00 359.00

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cloaked in attitude

New Memphis Fats with black straps, classic American styling cloaked in attitude. Available in Clear, Black Smoke and Dark Black Smoke. Shown: 17” Memphis Fats with Black Straps in Black Smoke on Indian Scout Sixty. MADE IN MEMPHIS | STYLE THAT WORKS

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PREDATOR III

SEATS FOR TRIUMPH

Predator III seats from Z1R feature a 4” tall driver support with unique styling and are made narrow up front for better leg clearance. Covered in high-quality automotive-grade vinyl, the molded flexible urethane foam provides maximum comfort. The 3/16” ABS thermoformed seat base creates the perfect fit. Available in black or brown Classic stitch, brown with black sides Classic Stitch and black or brown Double Diamond stitch.

ADDITIONAL COVERINGS, THREAD COLORS AND STITCH PATTERNS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR CUSTOM SEAT PROGRAM. VISIT Z1RSEATS.COM TO CREATE AN EXTENSION OF YOUR PERSONAL STYLE. CONTACT YOUR PARTS UNLIMITED REP TO SEE THE ENTIRE LINE OF Z1R SEATS.

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