Drum Brake Maintenance
It’s important to work in a comprehensive manner when inspecting and servicing drum brakes. Don’t assume the problem lies with a specific component. Poor drum brake performance can be caused by a problem with almost any component, and the only way to make sure the system works correctly is to examine it as a whole.
Yamaha Wraps Up Trade-In Program Aimed to Garner More Buyers
In June, the manufacturer launched a rather unique, one-month-long trade-in allowance promotion aimed at encouraging owners of any brand of personal watercraft to trade up to a new 2012 or 2013 WaveRunner.
Bandit Machine Sportsman Clutch
Now available for all Harley-Davidson Big Twins (2007 and later) and Dynas (2006 and later), the Sportsman Clutch features 11 full size friction plates with segmented RQ lining, two more than stock. The pressure plate is machined from billet aluminum and features six coil springs for total adjustability and crisp lever feel.
Ohlins HD159 Shocks
The high-end ride of Ohlins’ renowned control and comfort is now available in a newly updated adjustable shock for V-Twin Baggers. The Ohlins HD159 shocks are single-tube type shocks with 36-millimeter pistons, high-pressure gas segregated by dividing pistons and adjustable rebound damping, preload and length.
Sudco International OEM Style Parts for Classic Japanese Motorcycles
Sudco International offers Keihin and Mikuni carburetors, tuning components and replacement parts. Top brands such as VERSAH are incorporated into the line with products such as stock replacement engine gasket rebuild sets, stock and performance brake discs, pads and clutch plates.
Clutch Service Pointers
A motorcycle comes into the shop with complaints of a dragging or slipping clutch. Before jumping in and replacing the clutch plates, quickly check the clutch cable free play and any other clutch adjustment features on the particular model. Many new or non-technical riders end up riding around with clutches far out of adjustment. Not
Scorpion Sports Hires New National Sales Manager
Jayson Wickenkamp joins the Scorpion team after serving as brand manager at KLIM.
The hiring caps a string of recent moves at SSI, which has returned the sales of its helmet and apparel lines back in-house and away from multiple distribution or third party sales management strategies.
American Motorcyclist Association Announces Year-End Award Nominees
The awards, granted to standout individuals and organizations involved in AMA-sanctioned competition, will be presented at the 2012 AMA Championship Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Aladdin Event & Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Scorpion Relocates Headquarters and West Coast Distribution Facility
The new facility is located at 10425 Slusher Drive in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. The office space is configured for efficiency in all aspects and has separate, designated areas for different departments. The East Coast distribution center in Louisville, Ky., will continue to operate as normal.
Giant Loop to Introduce 2013 Collection at EICMA
The company will debut four new products at this year’s show, as well as updates across the entire collection.
Not Lost in Translation:
Products with the “Made in Taiwan” label have not always enjoyed the best reputation in America, but Kymco seems to be proving the skeptics wrong with how they have performed in the U.S. market.
HOT SHOCKS — Suspension Product Focus
Burly Slammer Shocks Burly Brand Made famous by the Burly Slammer Kits, the stubby Burly shocks are now being sold separately. Slammer Shocks may be short, measuring in at only 10.5 inches eye to eye, but they are well thought out and are travel limited to prevent tire/fender contact. Five position preload adjusters allow for
Mikuni Genuine Rebuild Kits for Carburetors & Fuel Pumps
Mikuni Carburetor or Fuel Pump offers Genuine Component Rebuild Kits for a full range of powersports applications. Each Kit contains all the necessary gaskets, seals and O-rings, as well as any specialty parts that may wear out over time like pop-off springs, diaphragms, needle valves with seats and float pivots.
EPM Performance Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Hyperpro
EPM Performance Imports has announced that it has earned exclusive distribution rights of Hyperpro suspension products and steering dampers in the U.S.
EZ Pull Clutch Arm for the 2012 Yamaha YFZ450
It’s 11mm longer than the stock clutch arm to increase leverage and provide a lighter clutch feel at the clutch lever.
Harley-Davidson Clutch Repair
Though a Harley-Davidson diaphragm spring-type clutch looks a little different, it works the same way.