Exploring The Bicycle Cross-Over Market
Biking aficionados have more in common with your regular customers than you might think. After all, the invention of the bicycle served as the foundation for the modern day motorcycle. You might be surprised at the overlap between both markets.
Platinum Air Bleed Feed for Baggers
The system includes two air cylinders (shocks), an air compressor, control valving, DOT-approved air-lines and fittings, and all required mounting hardware. The Bleed Feed not only allows riders to set their ride height but also the rebound pressure – all available at the flip of a switch, even while on the fly.
Delkron Big Bore Stroker Kit
Delkron’s Big Bore Stroker kit features cylinders that are designed for optimal thermal conductivity. At its widest point, Delkron’s cast in sleeve measures 4.45 inches, creating a stronger cylinder that runs quieter for peak performance.
Snowmobile Prep Tips
Techs universally hear one common complaint at the onset of sled season, “My snowmobile won’t start!” Maybe the machine in question will crank over, but fire eludes the cylinders. The machine owner doesn’t understand why — it ran when he put it away and it sat in the barn under a cover for the entire off-season. Share some of these best practices with your customers to help them avoid unnecessary service and convince them of the importance of proper storage!
Jims Mighty Bite Flywheel Lock Tool
The new Jims Mighty Bite Flywheel Lock Tool (No. 753) is designed to hold Twin Cam flywheels in place while performing service work to the connecting rods or pistons with the cylinders off the engine. Simply take out the flywheel position sensor and install the “Mighty Bite” into the case, and the flywheel is now locked from being able to turn or rotate.
New Hampshire Becomes Second State to Adopt SAE J2825 Sound Test
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, the legislation will enforce on-highway motorcycle sound levels. The sound test procedure was developed with the support of MIC members, as well as motorcycle and aftermarket exhaust system manufacturers, to provide law enforcement authorities with a simple, quick, economical and science-based tool for accurately identifying motorcycles with excessively loud exhaust systems.
Reformulated Brake Cleaner from Gunk
GUNK brand has reformulated its Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner to quickly remove brake fluid, dust build-up and oil from all brake parts.
Moto Guzzi Unveils 90th Anniversary Final California Edition
Last month, Moto Guzzi announced the final edition of the historic California model during its 90th Anniversary celebration at Moto Guzzi World Days in Mandello del Lario, Italy.
Big Bore Kits with KB Forged Pistons
There’s no replacement for displacement or value: These RevTech 4-inch big bore cylinders with forged, coated KB pistons and Cometic gaskets increase the displacement of an 88-inch twin cam to 97 inches and raise a 96-inch Twin Cam to a whopping 106 inches with no case machining.
KTM Announces Partnership with Athena and GET Products
KTM has announced a worldwide partnership with Athena, a leading manufacturer of motorcycle cylinders, gaskets, pistons and makers of GET ECUs, data acquisition systems and video devices for motorsports.
K900P Portable Lift
The Herkules K900P portable vehicle lift is equipped with a hitch, handle and wheels for easy mobility.
Herkules Portable Vehicle Lifts
Herkules Equipment Corporation offers the K900P, a portable vehicle lift. Equipped with a hitch, handle and wheels, technicians can easily move the lift from the prep area to the spray booth to another bay.
Stopping Power
The Best in Brakes, Chains and Sprockets for 2011
Kawasaki Ninja 250 Cam Chain Repair
As a popular beginner bike, the likelihood of a Ninja 250 experiencing a low oil condition is perhaps more common than a machine owned by a more experienced rider. Combine this with the sustained high rpms needed to operate a bike with a quarter liter engine, and you have a recipe for a slacked out
Harley Unveils New Dark Custom Blackline Softail
A rebellious creation of the Dark Custom movement, the Blackline celebrates three fundamental elements of motorcycling: mechanical beauty, internal combustion, and the long black line of the road ahead.
Score One for Awareness
September’s cover guy Dave Perewitz brings his notoriety to Allstate’s Once Is Not Enough Program, making us all look twice at the insurance giant’s safety initiative.