True Grit
How does a guy from Jersey come to build and design a race bike in his spare time?
Destination Dealership: Peninsula Triumph
Appealing To A Niche Market
Lessons From the Past
Vintage bike businesses share their recipes for success.
Two Brothers Racing Dual Slip-on System
In conjunction with a major redesign by Kawasaki of its Z1000, Two Brothers Racing took advantage of the aggressive styling to improve upon the midrange torque power characteristic of the 1000cc inline four with a dual slip-on system that boosts power across the range. Sure Sellers: • Peak increase of 5 horsepower at 7,000 rpm
Pirelli Angel ST Street Tires
Pirelli says its Angel ST tire is ideal for sport touring. The Angel ST uses Pirelli’s patented 0-degree steel radial belting for a compliant structure, and it is at home on sport bikes from naked 600s to large sport tourers like the Kawasaki Concours. Single Angel St tires retail for $173 to $248. www.us.pirellimoto.com
The Women’s Evolution
Attract And Retain Today’s Booming Female Ridership
Taiwanese Titan
Kymco Continues to Grow Worldwide Depsite the Sagging Economy
Leader Motorcycle Accessories Desert Dawgs
Leader Motorcycle Accessories’ Desert Dawgs are now available for the Kawasaki Nomad 1700 and Kawasaki Vulcan. Go ahead and help customers keep the bugs and rain off their pants. Sure Sellers: • Install easily on engine guards with snaps and hook and loop • Rear-facing sides include storage pockets • Does not affect bike handling
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
Race Tech GS-3 Shocks
Race Tech’s GS-3 shocks are custom-made for each rider and are available for Kawasaki’s KLR650 years ‘07 to ‘09. Sure Sellers: • Shock gold valve, HP spring, large-diameter shock shaft, aircraft-grade aluminum, stainless steel bearings, and low-friction seals and fluids included • Custom valve settings, personal spring rates and tuning adjustments mean riders pick settings
Motorcycles Provide Better Gas Mileage Than Cars, But Only Marginally So. Why?
Way back in 1992, I lived in Hudson, Wis., and commuted eight miles each day to the office of the publishing company for which I worked in Stillwater, Minn. As long as the temperature outside was above 40 degrees, I rode my Honda VFR. If it was colder than 40 degrees, I drove my battered
Performance Machine Assault Racing Wheels
The Assault is PM’s latest addition to its line of racing wheels. It features an “ultra-light” modular hub and a 6-puck cush drive, and the company says its increased hub rubber depth gives its wheels a smooth torque transfer. The Assault is available in a 12-spoke pattern for Hondas and Yamahas and a 10-spoke pattern
DNA Specialty Motocross and Super Motard Wheels
DNA Specialty says it manufactures some of the strongest and lightest motocross and super motard wheels available today. Its wheels fit Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and KTM motorcycles. They’re made of 7075 aluminum, and their hubs are made of 6061-T6 alloy spool hubs, while their spokes and nipples are made of 304 high-polished stainless steel.
GMAX GM68S Helmet
I had been planning on getting a bike this summer, but I’d be lying if I said my new gig at MPN didn’t light a serious fire under me. So, I was beyond delighted when I found out GMAX was hooking me up me with its all-new GM68S helmet to wear during my MSF Basic
A Tradition Of Customer Service
Although there are plenty of bike dealers out there who pride themselves on delivering excellent customer service, few dealerships can boast of having established a tradition of customer service like Paulson’s Motorsports. That’s because roots grow deep at this Lacey, Wash., motorsports store; they’ve been at the same location on 6th Avenue since 1975, and
LRD Performance Slip-On Exhaust for Large Displacement 4×4 ATVs
LRD Performance’s TORC Utility Series line of slip-on exhaust systems are designed for popular large displacement 4×4 ATVs. The TORC exhaust systems improve bottom-end grunt, mid-range torque, and provide increased throttle response where performance is needed most. When possible, the exhausts were designed to utilize the factory heat shields. The muffler canisters are extruded aluminum