Scorpion VX-9 Youth Helmet
Rugrats rejoice! Scorpion’s VX-9 youth helmet offers all the features and benefits of its VX-14 off-road older brother but is made specifically to fit kid-sized craniums. One helmet can be transformed from small to medium to large simply by changing the snap-out inner liner. The VX-9 maximizes protection with the polycarbonate composite shell combined with
2010 Dealer Trends Through March
2010 Dealer Trends Through March
Off Road Tires
Off-road tires sales account for nearly 20 percent of aftermarket tire sales in the U.S. While online discounters may try to nab some of your sales share, you can win your customer’s loyalty with deep product knowledge. Hook him up with a real tire gauge — proper inflation will extend his tire life. Is your
Zox Alto DLX Helmet
Zox has released new graphics for its cruiser, street and off-road helmets. Pictured, we have the 2010 Alto DLX cruiser lid blazoned with the new skulls and barbs-laden Execution graphic. Sure Sellers: • Revolutionary thin EPS liner • 3-snap shorty visor and ear protector included • Net weight: 2.0 lbs. For more info: NHJ Powersports
Maxxcross Radial SI Motocross Tire
The Maxxcross Radial SI is constructed with Maxxis’ newest radial technology for motocross and off-road motorcycle tires. Designed to tackle soft-to-intermediate terrain, this state-of-the-art new tire boasts radial construction for comfort in the roughest conditions. Additionally, riders transfer more horsepower to the ground with a larger contact patch, providing improved acceleration, braking and cornering. www.maxxis.com
Dual Sport Tire for Street and Trails
The 705 is a DOT-approved dual sport tire for street and mild trail riding. A versatile tread pattern provides excellent wet and dry weather adhesion and smooth highway running. A 4-ply carcass and a durable rubber compound resists tearing during off-road use. Aramid belts enhance high-speed performance. www.wps-inc.com
Moose Pro Footpeg
Moose says these pegs are for the “aggressive rider.” The pegs fit a plethora off-road and dual-sport motorcycles. Sure Sellers: • Constructed from cast, heat-treated and hardened 17-4 stainless steel • Width of 57 mm and length of 90 mm; slightly convex platform for better boot positioning and grip when leaning forward or back •
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Moose Racing M1 MX Gear
Moose Racing bills the M1 line as modern racewear for everyone from the traditional off-road rider to the extreme freestyle rider. Moose says the lineup features a relaxed fit paired with long-lasting quality. Score the full scoop at www.mooseracing.com.
All-Rite Products UNO UTV Gun and Bow Rack
All Rite Products’ UNO UTV gun and bow rack will work with vertical, horizontal or angled UTV bars up to 13⁄4-inches wide. It attaches to a single point on a UTV bar and then can be adjusted to sit level to hold either a gun or a bow — or maybe even a samurai sword,
Gateway Cycles
If your shop is within 100 miles of Gateway Cycles in Mount Sterling, Ky., Carl Rosania may be taking your customers, but, don’t worry, he isn’t doing anything underhanded. On the contrary, Rosania is simply living by the Golden Rule. Supporting racers and charity events has made him one of the top six Kawasaki dealers
Trail Tech Flywheels
Trail Tech is hitting you with two new heavy flywheels that any off-road Honda biker would be elated to have. The first is for Honda’s 2009 CRF450R MX bike; the second is for the OEM’s enduro mainstay, the CRF450X, years ‘05 to ‘09. While stock flywheels on these machines weigh 18 ounces, Trail Tech’s behemoths
Revolver Variable Rate Throttle Kits for Street
The Revolver Variable Rate Throttle Kits feature an innovative reel-changing system that tailors throttle rate to riding conditions or rider preference. The street kit seen here includes 35mm, 40mm, 45mm and 50mm reel sizes, and an off-road kit is also available. Sure Sellers: • Use the smallest reel for slow throttle rate and largest reel
Carter Powersports 250/300cc Buggy Exhaust
Martin Racing Performance’s range of buggy exhausts is expanding. Check out this Carter powersports 250/300cc buggy exhaust for the new Carter 250 buggies. Dealer cost is $250 with a $350 MSRP. MRP carries a full range of exhausts for scooters, buggies, and off-road karts, from Aprilia to Zongshen. Check out their full selection at www.mrp-speed.com.
Giant Loop Saddlebag
The Giant Loop Saddlebag throws down a real solution to awkward loads, broken racks and sub-frames, and other gear that isn’t up to the demands of long-distance off-road riding. Giant Loop’s advantages include a biomorphic design combining tail bag and saddlebags into one component that integrates with the bike with no racks or mounts to
Ride Engineering Front Brake Lines
Ride Engineering front brake lines and sized-to-fit billet mounting brackets are an inexpensive alternative to increase the stopping power of off-road motorcycles. Unlike the plastic/rubber materials used to make the brake lines on stock Japanese dirt bikes, the braided steel materials Ride Engineering uses don’t allow any expansion at room temperature or even when hot.