Tools and Equipment

Wheel, Rim Protectors for Powersports Tire Machines

These are the hard-to-find Wheel/Rim Protectors that can be used on the demount end of the Combo tool for the Coats 200 Cycler and 220 motorcycle and ATV tire machines.

By MPN Staff Writers

If a powersports dealer cares about it, MPN covers it.

Published: Dec 1, 2020

These are the hard-to-find Wheel/Rim Protectors that can be used on the demount end of the Combo tool for the Coats 200 Cycler and 220 motorcycle and ATV tire machines. Now available, this Rim Protector is the one that wears out first and is needed to protect those expensive rims.

These Rim Protectors have been reproduced with a stronger material that will perform much better and has a lower coefficient of friction, making demounting easier.

This product replaces Coats part No. 108519, 107423 and 8108519, sold as pairs at $17 with free shipping.

Please order any quantity needed, call 805-966-6508.

Link: Parts4motorcycles.com

Mustang Advanced Engineering Tow Dynamometer for Kubota UTVs

Mustang Advanced Engineering developed a high-performance, lightweight, tow dynamometer tailored for comprehensive R&D testing of Kubota UTVs.

By Greg Jones

Greg Jones is the Content Director for Motorcycle & Powersports News.

Published: Jul 8, 2025

Kubota Tractor Corporation, a leader in agricultural and utility vehicle manufacturing based out of Grapevine, TX, partnered with Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE) to enhance the research and development capabilities of their consumer-level UTVs and powersport recreational vehicles. The primary goal was to develop a high-performance, lightweight, tow dynamometer tailored for comprehensive R&D testing.

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