K&L Supply MC650R Hydraulic Motorcycle Jack
Lead tech Jon Grooms from Columbus, Ohio-based Integrity Cycles is letting K&L Supply’s MC650R tackle his heavy lifting. Give us a buzz to score your FREE review tool — but act fast because we’ve only got room for a few tech testers! Contact [email protected] for details.
Performance Machine Rival Wheels
New for 2009, the Rival wheel possesses five radical, swept spokes for a sinister looking motorcycle wheel. Each spoke features intricate detail with carved aluminum windows and protruding edges. The wild design and directional orientation of the wheel give the illusion of speed, even when it’s sitting still. Each Rival wheel has been tested to
Performance MachineM Radial Mount Brake Caliper/’Busa Bars/Contour Hand Controls
When it comes to high-performance braking, racers are always at the cutting edge, and the technology tends to trickle down to us street guys. PM Radial Mount Calipers are favored by the go-fast guys for their resistance to twisting and flex. This keeps the caliper perfectly in line with the disc, thus reducing heat buildup.
RSD Mirror Block-offs
When you’re ready to toss caution to the wind and lose those mirrors, RSD has the block-off covers to make fairings sleek and aerodynamic. These plates cover the hole in the fairing when the mirrors are removed. They feature an engraved RSD logo and are available in contrast cut or chrome.
RSD Crash Sliders
Keep precious paint protected and keep cases intact by directly bolting on the Roland Sands Design crash sliders. Not only do they serve an important purpose, they also style out your customer’s bike. Designed to match the RSD bar ends and other components in the RSD Combat accessories line, they come in Contrast Cut or
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Park Tool Digital Caliper
The product hype for Park Tool’s Digital Caliper claims it accurately measures steering tubes/stems, bearings, races, spoke diameters, etc. This precision instrument is built with stainless steel mechanisms and a rugged ABS composite body. The company claims the tool’s ability to measure in metric, decimal inch and fractional inch make it an indispensable shop tool.
American Suspension Forks
American Suspension’s Dragon Springers have internal brake lines and come with a choice of single- or dual-purpose-built callipers. The forks have huge springs wrapped around an oil damped shock for a Springer look with a Telescopic ride. They are available from -4 to +24, and in a choice of finishes and rake. Ryan’s were, as
JIMS Right Side Drive Six-Speed Transmission
Jims says its Right Side Drive six-speed transmission has an innovative design as well as high strength, quality and durability. While its a simple drop-in application for most major manufacturers’ frames, this tranny was painted and powder coated to match the bike. Visit Jims online at www.jimsusa.com or call them at (805) 482-6913.
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