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COOPER WEBB

PREMIER CLASS PROGRESSION

Charging into the Premier Class this year, Cooper Webb and the FUSE Propel racewear. The progressive athletic cut and supreme durability take the FUSE racewear to the next level.

CONTENTS June 2017 H Vol. 8 #3 ON THE COVER Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: Editor:

Art Director:

Ad Coordinator:

Copy Editor: Webmaster:

Design Assistant:

Contributing Writers:

Contributing Photographers:

Don Emde • donemde@me.com Dennis Johnson • dennisjohnsonwrites@verizon.net Morgan Williams Jennifer Rose • jenrose@me.com Tracy Emde Jeff Emde Kristina Nystul Breaux Joe Colombero, Beth Dolgner, Don Emde, Dennis Johnson, Joe Kress, Horst Rösler, Thorsten Stephan CDSImages, Kawasaki Motors Europe, Michelin Motorsports, Horst Rösler, Thorsten Stephan

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Ready to Rip: Thor’s new lineup is

packed full of new colorways, new designs and a huge range of riding apparel. Kawasaki/Thor rider Clément Desalle shows the gear in action.

Photo courtesy of Kawasaki Motors Europe

Thanks also to everyone at Parts Europe, Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties and Edge Advertising for your assistance and support!

To our readers: Editorial space in this publication has been offered on an “advertorial” basis. While we have done our best to check the facts, our readers should be aware that the responsibility for accuracy rests with the manufacturers, vendors or sponsors who provided the information to us. – Publisher.

Parts Europe Magazine is published by Don Emde Inc., 92 Argonaut, Suite 160, Aliso Viejo, California 92656 USA. Copyright © 2017 by Don Emde Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without permission from the publisher. Don Emde Inc. cannot take responsibility for lost or misdirected mail. Don Emde Inc. assumes no liability for any material published herein. All statements and information are the responsibility of the authors and sponsors.

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Welcome Letter News & Events Parts Department

SPECIAL FEATURES

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2017 MotoGP Update

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NOTICE: Parts Europe does not sell direct to the public. To purchase products seen in this magazine, please see your dealer.

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

»» 30 Biltwell »» 32 J.W. Speaker »» 34 AFX »» 36 Kuryakyn »» 42 Icon »» 44 FMF »» 48 Moose Racing »» 50 UFO/Polisport »» 51 Metzeler »» 54 Moose Utility Division »» 55 Cometic Gasket »» 56 Ballistic »» 57 Blackbird Racing »» 58 TRW-Lucas »» 59 Alpinestars »» 60 Sunstar »» 61 Vertex »» 62 BDL »» 63 Motion Pro »» 64 Slippery

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J.W. Speaker’s new metric headlight adapter kits; AFX scooter helmets; Kuryakyn’s new Riot line for Harleys; Icon street gear; Sprockets and skid plates from Moose Racing, ATV/UTV accessories from Moose Utility Division; Belt Drives Ltd. upgrades for Harleys; Motion Pro tools; Watercraft gear from Slippery When Wet; UFO plastic; Metzeler tires; Cometic gaskets; Ballistic batteries; Graphic kits from Blackbird Racing; TRW-Lucas brakes and clutch plates; Sunstar sprockets and Vertex pistons.

reetings! Spring has sprung and riders of all types of motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs are riding and racing throughout Europe. Motocross racers in Thor gear—including Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Clément Desalle who is seen on our cover — are hard at work to maintain podium level results throughout the 2017 championship series. Beginning on page 26 of this issue you can read about the new gear that riders like Desalle and others helped the ThorMX product designers bring to market.

In his first race for the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team, Maverick Viñales battled world champions Marc Marquez (93) and Valentino Rossi (46) at the Qatar Grand Prix. He went on to win the race. Michelin Motorsports photo On the pavement, the 2017 MotoGP world championship series is now underway and it looks like we will again see some great racing as the series moves on around the world. It’s been great to see all three of the Grand Prix races so far this year won by riders in Alpinestars gear.

Their track service matched with their ongoing innovations in safety make the brand an easy choice for many of the top riders.

In this issue you can learn not only about new products from Thor and Alpinestars, but also Sportster bolt-on products from Biltwell;

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Clement Desalle has rebounded from arm surgery and is ranked 6th in MXGP. Kawasaki Motors Europe photo And lastly, the Parts Europe sales team tirelessly works the show circuit to promote the company and all of its brands to dealers and consumers alike. Check out the show reports from their recent events in Barcelona, Madrid, Prague, Warsaw and Zurich.

Wishing you all a successful Spring and Summer selling season.

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WE WANT YOU!

Parts Europe fully owned by the American LeMans Corporation, owner of market leaders Parts Unlimited and DRAG Specialties, is a wholesale distributor of spare parts and accessories, as well as gear and apparel for motorcycles, quads/ATV, personal watercraft, and snowmobiles. We supply to dealers all over Europe, the Middle East and South Africa.

We are looking for people to join our team

Motorsport Enthusiasts, Experienced Professionals and Mechanics as

Sales professionals and customer service agents (f/m) For our internal call center (at our European distribution center, located in Germany near the border of Luxemburg)

Independent field sales agents Preferential areas: North of Spain, Northwest and Southwest Germany, South of the Netherlands, Northern Sweden and in Italy for the regions Tuscany, Umbria/Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Sardinia

Purchasers All positions require: § An excellent knowledge of motorcycle parts and accessories § Experience in a comparable position § A good command of the English language

Many other interesting positions available

For more information visit our website.

Please send your CV by e�mail to: career@partseurope.eu.

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NEWS EVENTS Biker Burnout Bonanza!

MOTORCYCLES, HOT RODS HEAD TO GEISELWIND

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ailed as one of the best biker events in Germany, the Bike and Music Weekend blasted back into Geiselwind for four days of motorcycling, hot rod hooliganism, live music, drag racing and sweet smoky burnouts.

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Photos by Horst Rösler

For 22 years now, the Bike and Music weekend has packed in visitors determined to have as much fuel-burning fun as possible in a celebration of motorcycles, car culture and rock and roll. ■

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NEWS EVENTS Custom in Zurich INSIDE THE SWISS MOTO/SWISS CUSTOM SHOW Photos by Horst Rösler

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he Swiss Moto/Swiss Custom show stormed into Zurich for a motorcycle show that combined some of the best machines of the custom bike world and a dizzying display of aftermarket parts and accessories.

The custom show attracted more than 160 entries, with only 70 of the best selected for judging. The lineup of judges included VIPs from local motorcycle mechanic schools, sheet metal workers and expert auto painters. All were tasked with picking winners from a range of styles that included custom cruisers, slammed choppers, modified café racers, dirt trackers and some pristine vintage creations.

Visitors enjoyed the fire-spitting “Fuel Girls,” new models from a variety of OEMs – including some good-natured competition between Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle – and a whole host of other two-wheeled excitement. ■

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Its robust powertrain, lead-pipe reliability and ubiquity in the used market helped make Harley Sportsters the go-to freedom machine for a new generation of customizers and bikeriders. Biltwell bolt-ons for ’86-’03 XL’s are designed to give DIY grease monkeys a great place to get their hands dirty. Once bitten by the chopper bug, these customers are down for life. Ask your Lemans sales rep to show you the complete range of Biltwell bolt-ons and riding gear today, or visit Biltwellinc.com

Torker grips Murdock risers Zero Drag handlebars

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Model B taillight & ribbed backing plate Cafe seat

Mushman pegs

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NEWS EVENTS Thor/Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Clement Desalle scrubs speed at the Crossodrome circuit in Trentino, Italy.

Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Europe

Moose Racing/Kemea Yamaha’s Brent Von doninck showing that great form that earned him the third place position on the podium in the Netherlands.

Photo courtesy of CDSImages

Thor/Husqvarna rider Max Nagl has rallied in every race in his run for points.

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Now that’s Racing!

MXGP RIDERS BATTLE FOR THE TITLE Photos by Juan Pablo Acevedo, CDSImages and Kawasaki Motors Europe

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arts Europe-sponsored riders in the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championships have battled it out through the first six rounds of racing that has already taken them to four continents around the world in their quest for the title.

Following the recent round at the MXGP of Europe in The Netherlands, Thor/ Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Clement Desalle was ranked 6th in the world points. Desalle kicked off the season with a second place finish at the opening round at Losail in Qatar, moving on to earn third place finishes at the MXGP of Leon, in Mexico, and at the MXGP of Argentina.

Thor/Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Max Nagl has pushed through several of the races to find himself rounding out the top 10 in the standings. It’s been a tough battle through all six rounds for Nagl, but he continues putting in strong work at a variety of the challenging circuits.

In MX2, Moose Racing/Kemea Yamaha teammates Benoit Paturel and Brent Von doninck are running 5th and 6th, respectively in the overall standings. In the Netherlands, Von doninck fought hard for a third place finish in race two.

Stay tuned, thirteen rounds remain in the 2017 MXGP season. For more info log on to: www.mxgp.com. ■

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The newly revamped 2017 CRF450R is here and a Pro Circuit exhaust is a simple way to boost its performance.

Like every year, Pro Circuit is up to the challenge and we pride ourselves on providing our Honda customers with the best equipment we can create. Whether you’re ripping around a motocross track on your CRF450R or maneuvering your way through a wooded trail on your CRF450RX, Pro Circuit has the exhaust you’re looking for.

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NEWS EVENTS Spring in Switzerland PARTS EUROPE AT THE SWISS MOTO SHOW

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xcited over past success at the Zurich Swiss Moto show, Parts Europe returned this year to Switzerland to reach the more than 70,000 visitors who attend the popular moto fair.

For 2017, Parts Europe featured a booth designed to really grab the attention of showgoers. Brands such as AFX, Icon and Thor highlighted both on- and off-road riding apparel and helmets, while customized bikes showcased a number of hard parts. There was a BMW R NineT Scrambler fully equipped

with a J.W. Speaker adaptive headlight and Roland Sands Design parts. For dirtbike fans, there was a Honda CRF450R built by Backyard Racing, a local shop from Switzerland.

Thanks to the hard parts displayed on the show bikes, many show visitors had questions about tuning products for the off-road segment. The display of S&S Cycle products and the custom cruisers attracted many visitors interested in custom parts for the V-twin market.

The V-twin section highlighted a number of products that attracted enthusiasts of custom cruisers.

The Swiss-Moto-Team from left: German sales agent Daniel Steuer; event coordinator Olga Manushina; team lead sales DACH Gunther Hildebrandt; French sales agent Remo Follin; press officer Thorsten Stephan; and team lead event/press Bettina Antony.

(Not pictured is German sales agent Diana Rausch.)

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Backyard Racing’s customized Honda showcased a number of parts for off-road fans.

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A customized BMW R NineT Scrambler showcased a number of hard parts carried in the Parts Europe catalogs.

A visitor gets details on S&S Cycle’s lineup of hot-rod V-twin engines and parts.

Hyperpro’s Jan Belder talks about the company’s lineup of suspension products.

Show attendees got all the information on J.W. Speaker’s high-tech adaptive headlight.

Parts Europe staff also showcased the seats and fairings from new vendor C-Racer, introducing the brand to a number of editors from the Swiss motorcycle press.

As usual, Icon’s helmet designs and the retro-styled Icon1000 jackets were the stars of the Parts Europe booth. Editors from the Austrian online magazine 1000PS took the opportunity to record two YouTube videos about the products, one on the Airframe Pro helmet and another on the Retrograde jacket.

Visitors were excited about American Kargo’s feature-packed Trooper backpack.

Consumers interested in the products were given information on how to use the online store locater and new inventory smartphone app. This way, they can find the retail price, product details and locate an Icon dealer.

The Parts Europe team reports that the show was a hit and plans to attend next year’s festivities. ■

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hanks to a good economy, Poland is a growing market in Europe and the interest in motorcycling is strong. As such, more than 19,000 people visited the Warsaw Motoshow late last year and Parts Europe was there to greet them.

The crew from Parts Europe teamed up with Polish dealer, AML Polska (www.moto-outlet.pl), and built a booth with a strong focus on Icon apparel and helmets. There has been strong interest in the Icon brand as it looks completely different than most of the other motorcycle gear available in Poland.

Icon’s unique lineup of helmet design and riding apparel was a big draw at the Warsaw show.

Icon’s unique design attracted a lot of attention, and showgoers crowded into the area showing Icon’s women’s line throughout the show. Many female visitors were especially interested in the new Shaguar helmet.

Parts Europe reps also received a lot of positive feedback from motorcycle riders already using Icon products. Most of them had been converted into real Icon enthusiasts and they were curious to find out the details and features of the company’s new products. ■

Showgoers check out the Icon Stryker vest, designed especially for women.

Icon’s apparel is quite different than other gear available in Poland. One example is the Variant helmet in the new Deployed design.

Icon styled E-bike. The future of motorcycling?

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The new Shaguar graphics were very popular with female visitors.

The Parts Europe team in Poland, from left: Michał Golubiński, Paweł Czerniej, model Martyna “Mała” Chmielewska, Magdalena Bielecka, Arek Bielecki, and Michał Zabielski.

Fashion model Martyna “Mala” Chmeilewska shows off the Icon 1000 Fairlady jacket.

The next generation of Icon customer.

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omplete motorcycles – this is what enthusiasts are really looking for. A headlight on a shelf, an exhaust on a rack or a seat on a wall may look cool, but when they’re mounted on a motorcycle it is a completely different story.

Parts Europe’s online-shop features a fitment search that makes it easy to find the best products to customize a stock motorcycle and turn it into a unique beauty. Dealers who prefer personal advisory service can call up and talk to a sales rep or sales agent in person.

When it comes to successfully selling motorcycles and aftermarket parts, there are big benefits to having a demo bike on hand that’s been outfitted with products such as LED lighting, an upgraded exhaust, a new seat and new hand and foot controls. Parts Europe and Drag Specialties dealers confirm that having customized bikes on their showroom floor not only attracts attention, but also helps with the sales process.

The following pictures show some examples of customized motorcycles that dealers built to display at various shows and motorcycle fairs. This is a great way to attract the attention of customers in the local market, and advertise a dealership’s products and services.

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All dealers are invited to get in touch with their Parts Europe sales representative and create their own unique showroom custom bikes. Talk with your rep for more details. ■

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he Motosalon fair in Prague is the traditional start of the motorcycle season in the Czech Republic. As such more than 56,000 visitors stopped into the show to see products and bikes from 132 exhibitors, one of them being Parts Europe.

Highlighting such brands as Icon and Thor, as well as the company’s huge portfolio of vendors, Parts Europe sales reps Jan Tomanek, Viktor Konevalik and Ondra Dohnalek were on hand to greet all of the showgoers.

The fair mainly focuses on consumers, and the Parts Europe booth was usually packed with highly interested motorcycle enthusiasts eager to learn about products from Icon, Memphis Shades, Thor and other brands.

The Parts Europe team also took the opportunity to meet up with new and existing dealers. Some dealers who never ordered before now started working with Parts Europe.

The company credits its dedicated engagement with the European motorcycling community for strengthening its network of dealers. ■

The Motosalon show in Prague is the traditional opening of the Czech Republic’s motorcycling season.

The Parts Europe booth highlighted a number of vendors, and featured catalogs for dealers to browse through.

Parts Europe sales rep (left) Viktor Konevalik explains the details of an Icon Airframe Pro helmet to the Motorbike editor Jana Kolaci.

Icon’s Airframe Pro in the Brozak graphic.

Parts Europe sales representatives talk with a dealer about new products.

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The Czech Republic team, from left: Jan Tomanek, Ondra Dohnalek and Viktor Konevalik.

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he sixth edition of MotoMadrid, Motorcycle Trade Fair, held in the Glass Pavilion of the Casa de Campo from March 24 to 26, was visited by more than 46,000 fans of the world of two wheels – which was a record number of visitors. About 250 exhibitors, who represented more than 300 different brands of products for the rider, participated. Parts Europe attended in Madrid for the

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first time. Although this fair was more focused to the end customer, it was good for the business in Spain. Consumers noticed the huge variety of key brands and products and got in touch with the Online Dealer Search and the Inventory App. The Parts Europe team managed to enlarge the network of dealers from Madrid and other areas of Spain who stopped to meet in the booth.

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MOTOH! BARCELONA The second edition of the Motoh! Barcelona took place from March 30th to April 2nd and pulled more than 32.000 visitors into the halls who are interested in new motorcycles, scooters, quads and accessories of the 110 companies exhibiting. On the first two days the fair was focussing on press and B-to-B. But finally a lot of consumers entered the Parts Europe booth, to check the details of the new products of ICON, Thor and the other brands displayed on the show.

Compared to Madrid the team had much more leads with potential dealers.

Both fairs took place with a week distance. Everyone at Parts Europe worked hard to make it happen. The team of the Country Sales Manager Spain Eduard Eduard Abella Mateu was lucky to welcome Frank and Dani Klinzman as new Sales Representatives for the V-twin market in Spain, also Xavi Soler, a new Sales Representative for the Catalunya area.

With the support of the Sales Agents Fernando Pasquet and Modesto Munoz Ruiz the team managed it to answer all consumer questions and to take care of the dealers requests. ■

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iding-season is off and running with every segment of dirt bike racing in full swing. And just like all those motorcycles in the thick of the action, a rider’s personal gear– pants, jerseys, boots, helmets, gloves, goggles and protective equipment – have already had a pretty good workout. Chances are some of it could use a little update about now. And if that rider didn’t step

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up to some new gear at the start of the season it’s a safe bet that he or she definitely needs it now. Once again Thor, a longtime leader in the field, has it all. Head to toe, helmets to boots, Thor has it and with all the new-for-2017 styles, colors, features and graphic designs it’s all better and brighter than ever, and Parts Europe is the source.

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Thor’s lineup is packed full of new colorways, new designs and a huge range of riding apparel, everything from helmets, gloves and goggles, to full racewear kits and dual-sport gear.

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HELMETS Start at the top, with a new helmet. The Thor Verge helmets, always popular, are now available in more colors than ever and with even more graphic options. Light, comfortable and well ventilated, they’re rider favorites. And now offered in all those new colors and looks and loaded with features like the removable and washable Silvercool™ liners and reinforced chin bars, the Verge is an eye-catcher. But don’t count out the Thor Sector. A new addition to the lineup this year, great looking and feature-packed, the Sectors are available in a nice range of styles and colors, too. And at a price that’s budget friendly. Show those gear-shopping riders the Sectors, there’s a lot to like.

Thor’s offering the Sector in three distinct styles, the Level, Ricochet and Covert, and with injection-molded polycarbonate/ ABS shells and dual-density EPS liners providing

progressive impact absorption they’re all DOT/ECE 22.05 approved. That’s quality at a budget-friendly price. There’s also a hi-flow mouth vent with a filter to prevent roost from entering, there’s a flexible rubber nose piece to further deflect roost, there’s a fully adjustable visor providing plenty of coverage and an extensive venting system with internal air passages for maximum cooling.

Sizes run from X-Small to XX-Large and the Sector Level’s available with matte-blue/red, matte-blue/lime, matte navy/ yellow, matte-black/white and matte-black/gray color combos. The Ricochet is offered in navy/orange, navy/blue, navy/ yellow and white/gray and that Covert version has matte sand and matte midnight available. Take a look at them all.

Be sure helmet-shopping riders see all this, too.

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GOGGLES Take a look at Thor’s goggles for 2017 as well. Anyone interested in a new helmet will want to know about some new goggles to go with it.

Thor has plenty to offer, especially, the all-new Combat. The Combat’s frame, available in eight colors, provides a super-wide field of vision through its anti-fog and scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens. And the lining is a comfortably plush, single layer 12mm foam. The Combat is also available in a Sand model with six color choices, lots of highdensity foam where it’s needed to keep out small particles and there’s a smoke lens for added UV protection. And all this checks out at an extremely affordable price point. Additionally, the Combat utilizes the same lens shape as Thor’s Sniper and Conquer goggles which allows for universal lenses and tear-offs throughout the line. The Combat goggle, one of the best values in the industry, deserves a close look.

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GLOVES Off-road riders and racers go through lots of gloves and Thor has all the tough, long-lasting replacements they need.

This year it’s one of the biggest and best lines ever, no fewer than seven different glove-styles in a variety of new colorand-graphic choices. And there’s a lot here that’s brand-new, gloves like the Invert, Draft, Rebound and Defend.

With the Invert, Thor’s turned a motocross glove inside out.

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comfortable fit. Then there’s the Draft, a glove combining a light, minimalist feel with a strong and supportive chassis.

The new Rebound has been built from the ground up to balance super-rugged coverage with comfortable flexibility and the Defend, a glove just about as tough as they come, has a leather palm and reinforced TPR coverage. Along with all this there are still those Thor favorites, the Void, Flow and Spectrum, and this season they’re all back with brand-new looks and new colorway choices.

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RACEWEAR KITS There’s plenty to catch a rider’s eye here, like the brand-new Fuse and Fuse Air kits and the totally redesigned Pulse and Pulse Air. It’s all available in a wide selection of all-new colors and graphics, a kit to fill every rider’s need.

The Fuse and Fuse Air, fresh designs from the ground up, set a new standard for motocross gear. Tailored-fit racewear, the Fuse features a flexible pre-curved knee in the pant and a jersey with a comfortable three-quarter collar, and that’s just a start. Premium kits built to perform, Fuse jerseys have raglan sleeves for great mobility and rolled cuffs and collars for minimized chafing. There are vented mesh panels maximizing air flow and there’s even a drop-tail to keep the jersey tucked in. The Fuse pants are built for maximum flexibility, too. With stretch panels throughout, accordion knee panels and that pre-curved profile they just naturally fit a rider in the active riding position. All of this is built with tough, abrasion-resistant polyester and nylon, double and triple stitched.

When the riding conditions get hot there’s the lightweight Fuse Air with even more ventilation in both the jersey and pants. The latest addition to the lineup is the Fuse Propel coming in two new colorways, black/lime and navy/ red orange. Check it all out, beginning with those new Propel kits and right on through with all the other styles, the Dazz, Lit, Pinin and Objectiv with color choices of black, black/lime, navy/red orange, flo green/yellow, navy/ red, orange/black, gray/black and blue/navy.

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Take a good look at the redesigned Pulse and Pulse Air kits, too. For this season lots of excess material has been eliminated for a more refined fit and the pants have more stretch panels in the seat and legs along with adjustable cinches on the hips. The Pulse jerseys now have four-way stretch collars and set-in sleeves, the Pulse pant has that pre-curved shape for maximum comfort along with full-grain leather knee panels, a mesh liner, interior hip pockets and adjustable side cinches and closures. Style choices include the new Louda, Taper, Aktiv, Whiteout, Blackout, Covert and Velow graphics with color options of yellow/pink, white/blue, white/orange, yellow/red, blue/ black, multi, white/black, red/black, orange/navy, lime/black, midnight, navy/ lime and black/orange. There’s a maximum-ventilation Pulse Air in the lineup, too, with three new graphic designs and a total of six new colorways.

Also Thor’s lightweight and athletically inspired Prime Fit kits have a new look this year. The Prime Fit Rohl is available in flo green/black, flo orange/ gray, blue/navy and black/white. Form fitted racewear, the Prime Fit allows unrestricted mobility on the bike for the performance-driven rider.

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Terrain jersey and pant

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It isn’t all racing with Thor, either. There’s plenty available for the dual-sport and adventure riders, riding gear like the brand-new Terrain jerseys and pants. Dual-sport/ Adventure-sport riders need to see this, and have a look at some of the other gear Thor has for them, as well. Like the Range, Pack and Phase jackets, it’s all tough, longwearing gear loaded with rider-friendly features like zip-off sleeves for some of those jackets and plenty of storage pockets.

The 2017 riding and racing season is in full swing, and so is Thor. Have a look at all of this, and let your customers see it, too. Everything’s available and Parts Europe has it, just a phone call away. Talk to your rep, and visit the Thor website, www.thormx.com. ■

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Bolt-On and Ride

Do-it-Yourself Parts for Sportsters

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he made-for-TV chopper drama that flooded American television in the early 2000s wasn’t high art, but it did shine a bright light on the virtues and value of blue-collar craftsmanship.

Today the company is well known for its seats, pegs, bars, risers and related accessories for various model HarleyDavidsons, especially the Motor Company’s entry-level XL bikes.

Welding and metal fabrication are noble trades, but few members of the Millennial generation have the confidence or the experience to practice these crafts on their personal motorcycles.

Take a look at Drag Specialties FatBook and then consult with this copy. You’ll find some of the top choices and best sellers in Biltwell’s Sportster parts and accessories arsenal. ■

Years ago Biltwell saw the need for a line of classically styled, affordably priced bolt-ons for modern home-builders and customizers, and pursued this niche with a vengeance.

upgrades for Harley-Davidsons, speak to your Parts Europe sales rep for all the details. Also take a look at www.biltwellinc.com for even more info about the company’s products.

Biltwell Café seat fits 1986-2003 Sportsters and is available in two cover styles — hand-stitched checkerboard or horizontal tuck-and-roll.

Like every Biltwell bolt-on seat, the company’s HB model for 2004-2006 and 2010-up Sportsters features a hand-stitched heavy-duty vinyl cover, a rugged molded ABS pan and comfortable molded polyurethane foam padding.

Biltwell’s Keystone handlebar and Slimline risers are practically the Official Cockpit of Sportster Nation, and for good reasons; the look is tough, the ergonomics are comfortable and installation is drama-free.

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Harley-Davidson’s Forty-Eight model was an instant success when it was released, but the seat on this popular model was too couch-like to match the rest of the bike’s stripped-down style. Biltwell’s Sporty-8 seat cuts the clutter to provide first-class seating for the economy class home customizer.

In 2016, the Hooligan dirt track movement gained steam with Sportster riders in America.

Biltwell’s Moto bar captured a big chunk of market share when these track-bound builder/ riders made the switch.

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Biltwell’s cast aluminum CV carb top will really dress up a Harley’s fuel system.

Easy to install and more rugged than the plastic piece it replaces, this finned unit adds style and class to what is a very visible part of the engine.

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This Sportster belongs to Biltwell co-founder Harold McGruther, and exemplifies the modern movement toward clean and lean. Biltwell bits on display include a Café seat, Rocker foot pegs, Tracker XL handlebars, Thunder riser, Bullet taillight, Utility mirrors, and Kung Fu grips.

Investment-cast stainless steel platforms and adjustable 4130 chromoly clevises are tech highlights on Biltwell’s popular Mushman peg. The retro moto look is particularly appropriate on hooligan style street trackers.

The illusive less-is-more aesthetic shines bright on Victor Offut’s garagebuilt Sportster. Biltwell’s customer service manager salvaged this daily rider with little more than quality bolt-ons and a lot of hard work.

Norman pegs feature rugged injection-molded PVC pegs mounted on an aluminum core that’s bolted to an adjustable clevis.

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LED LIGHTING

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Metric Bikes Unite!

New Headlight Adapter Kits

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here’s no doubt that J.W. Speaker’s 8790 Adaptive beam LED headlight will change your customers’ perception of what it’s like to ride a motorcycle at night.

Now, J.W. Speaker has a system to retrofit that LED light onto more than a thousand different makes and models of metric bikes, including many of the popular bikes from BMW, Ducati, Moto Guzzi and Triumph.

Backed by J.W. Speaker’s decades of experience with high-end LED lighting, the 8790 Adaptive gives riders the ability to light up the dark areas of corners while riding through a bend. The high-tech 18cm LED light features embedded sensors that work to calculate banking angles while cornering. In real time, those sensors adjust and direct precise beam patterns to areas of the road that would otherwise be dark.

The company’s lineup of adapter kits will allow those Bonneville and Monster riders the chance to enjoy the increased level of comfort and confidence that many Harley-Davidson riders now count on. Not only does that 8790 technology seemingly bend lighting through turns, it also projects light further down the road, making those riders that much more visible to surrounding traffic.

However, up until now, the 8790’s high-tech features have only been available to V-twin customers, where that plugand-play ability to light up dark corners of the road have been met with much acclaim.

J.W. Speaker partnered with Motodemic, a custom motorcycle parts and accessory shop in California, USA, to develop the adapters because of the inherent problem of retrofitting LED lights into certain headlight buckets.

The heat sinks on the back of the lights make them too deep to properly fit. This has been an issue regardless of headlight diameter or brand, and now J.W. Speaker has solved this problem with its headlight adapter kits.

The adapter kits come in a variety of configurations, allowing the 8790 headlight to be installed on more than a thousand different makes and models.

The kits include everything necessary to get that 8790 Adaptive light installed so your customers spend less time setting up and more time riding and enjoying the light’s unique benefits.

It comes with nearly all the hardware, wiring harnesses and tools (except for a screwdriver) required to get the job done. There’s even a microfiber cloth on which the LED light can be placed to avoid scratching the lens.

J.W. Speaker offers 18 different kits to cover a variety of OEMs. They come in the following finishes, depending on the motorcycle — chrome, raw aluminum and black. ■ Now your metric bike customers can enjoy the unique features of J.W. Speaker’s 8790 Adaptive beam LED headlight.

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»» Talk with your Parts Europe sale rep about J.W. Speaker’s line of advanced LED lighting and adapter kits, and check out www.jwspeaker.com for more details.

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ADAPTED FOR YOUR RIDE New headlight adapter kits for over 1000 motorcycles

Adaptive LED lighting, adapted to fit your bike.

J.W. Speaker has launched the world’s first Adaptive motorcycle headlights™. Our products utilize the latest LED technology to improve

Intelligent on-board sensors and advanced electronics calculate bank angles in real-time to direct the LED beam as the motorcycle leans, filling the gaps that the forward headlight beam creates when cornering at night.

safety and visibility for riders. The Model 8790 Adaptive headlight is an easy upgrade on many motorcycles that use a 7" round (17.18cm)

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headlight. Most motorcycles are a direct plug & play installation, and now J.W. Speaker has a variety of adapter ring kits available to retrofit these headlights on over 1000 different motorcycles!

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Find the right kit for your Ducati, Triumph, BMW and many more!

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HELMETS

Ride in Style

Helmets for Scooterists

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cooter riders are a different breed of customer.

More than entry-level machines to bigger motorcycles, scooters are a class and culture all their own, their riders more likely than not looking to make a fashion statement with the gear they wear.

AFX offers a wide variety of high quality helmets and designs, and the FX-33 is made specifically for those scooter customers.

The FX-33 features a sleek European-influenced shell design constructed using an advanced lightweight composite material. The aviator styled flip-up, flush fit, quick release, face shield will appeal to your customers for its great looks and ease of operation. The shield itself is optically correct compound curved, scratch resistant and protects against UV-rays, which is a good selling point to bring up with your customers when they examine the helmet.

Best of all, this helmet model meets or exceeds both ECE 22.05 and DOT FMVSS-218 motorcycle helmet safety standards, so it is legal almost everywhere in the world.

Another great selling point is the helmet liner, which is made with a moisture wicking nylon that is washable, and designed to keep riders fresh and dry.

The retention system is a quick-release micro-lock, and also features a metal ring for a secure fit. The final style call-out is the helmet’s stylish appearance, which is available in gloss black/blue, gloss black/silver, gloss black/ red, flat black, gloss black, silver, and pearl white. A clear coat finish protects the paint and graphics.

The FX-33 helmet from AFX is a stylish and feature-packed helmet that will appeal to your scooter-riding customers.

For younger riders, there is the FX-33Y, where the Y stands for youth. This helmet has all the same great features as the adult FX-33, but is specifically designed to fit youth and smaller adults. The FX-33Y is even offered with special Rocket Girl and Rocket Boy graphics that are designed to appeal to children.

The size of the FX-33 is based on a combination of four factors — outer shell size, inner EPS thickness, comfort liner thickness and cheek pad thickness. Your customers can customize the fit of the helmet by replacing the existing cheek pads with thinner cheek pads (for a looser fit) or thicker cheek pads (for a tighter fit).

Your customers can further refine the fit by replacing the existing comfort liner with a thinner comfort liner (for a looser fit) or thicker comfort liner (for a tighter fit). The adult FX-33 in large weighs 960 grams, while the FX-33Y in large weighs 850 grams. ■

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FX-33Y, and see the entire AFX line at www.afxhelmets.com.

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GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR PARTS EUROPE REP TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HELMETS FROM AFX.

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Riot in the Streets

Born from Dirt, Built to Ride

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s the attraction to scramblers, flat-trackers, hooligan racing and stunt riding continues to trend skyward, the demand for purpose-built products is at an all-time high. However, that doesn’t mean the old adage of form and function is falling by the wayside.

In order to capture this crossover demographic, Kuryakyn has launched its new Riot collection, a line of parts that appeals to this new market rider and also grabs the attention of the traditional enthusiast.

terrain. These no-nonsense, motocross-styled designs deliver the essential stability, traction and control required to rip through the streets, tracks or trails — and look good in the process.

Currently offered through Parts Europe are Riot footpegs, mini boards, and shift pegs, all constructed from durable single aluminum castings. The serrated-tooth top surface offers surefooted grip and rugged styling, which is bolstered by the bead-blasted satin silver or satin black textured finishes that are extremely resilient.

Riot Footpegs (satin silver p/n, 1620-1707; satin black, p/n 1620-1706) and Mini Boards (satin silver, p/n

The Riot collection offers up a line of dirtbikethemed footpegs, mini boards and shift pegs, all designed to provide maximum form and function.

With flat-trackers, scramblers and hooligan racing gaining momentum, the Riot collection offers riders a line built for stability, control and traction.

1621-0804; satin black, p/n 1621-0803) are available for a wide range of Harley-Davidson, Indian, Victory and most metric motorcycles via Kuryakyn’s model-specific splined adapters (sold separately). In addition to the splined adapters offering multiple fitment configurations, they also allow precise angle adjustment.

The footpegs and mini boards both feature a wide profile that provides ample support without hindering cornering clearance. Along with additional surface area, Riot Mini Boards also offer forward, center or rear positioning of the splined adapters to let riders dial in their preferred placement.

Riot shift pegs are available in two applications. The Riot Shift Peg for Harley-Davidson (satin silver, p/n 1603-0322; satin black, p/n 1603-0323) is a direct replacement for all Harley shift levers. The Riot Shift and Brake Peg (satin silver, p/n 1603-0325; satin black, p/n 1603-0324) fits the shift peg location on Indian big twins, as well as the shift and brake peg location on Indian Scouts and select Victory models, including the Octane. ■

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consumer circles alike, and this is only the beginning. Numerous additional products are currently in development, so talk with your Parts Europe rep or visit www.kuryakyn.com for more information.

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SEASON UPDATE

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most interesting game of musical chairs was played this past winter between the Ducati, Suzuki and Yamaha MotoGP teams. Knowing that 5-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo’s contract at Yamaha was expiring, Ducati made the first move by firing Andrea Iannone to make room for Lorenzo. Yamaha then convinced Maverick Viñales, the rising young star at Suzuki, to replace Lorenzo. After exploring many options, Suzuki then decided that Iannone was the best available rider to replace Viñales and signed the Italian rider to complete the three-rider swap.

Yamaha appears to have made the best of the off-season moves with Viñales winning two of the three races in the books at press time. A crash, however, at the USA round in Austin, Texas cost him valuable points and his Movistar Yamaha teammate Valentino Rossi moved into the series point lead with three podium finishes.

Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez had problems in the first two races, then kept his unbeaten streak going at Austin with an impressive win there for his Repsol Honda team. He is currently ranked 3rd in point standings. continued on page 40...

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VIÑALES AND MARQUEZ WINNING THE BATTLES; ROSSI WINNING THE WAR Story by Don Emde / Photos by Michelin Motorsports

In his first race for the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team, Spanish rider Maverick Viñales (25) sped to victory under the lights at the season opener at the Grand Prix of Qatar. Seen here as they finished the race are Vinales, Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi.

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The two new riders at Ducati and Suzuki have struggled thus far in 2017. Jorge Lorenzo sits in an unfamiliar 13th place in the point standings on his factory Ducati ride, with Andrea Iannone in 15th on the Team Suzuki Ecstar race machine.

The two Tech 3 Yamaha riders, Johann Zarco and Jonas Folger, are the standout rookie riders in the series so far this season, ranked 7th and 8th respectively in the point standings. ■ NEXT UP: Jerez, SPA (7 May); LeMans, FRA (21 May); Mugello, ITA (4 June); Catalunya, SPA (11 June); Assen TT, NETH (25 June).

»» For more information log on: MotoGP.com He has yet to win a race in 2017, but 9-time world champion Valentino Rossi has been the most consistent of the front runners and leads the series ahead of teammate Maverick Viñales.

The current MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez gets last minute input from a crew member at Qatar as the 2017 season is about to begin. Marquez did not have best setup in the final laps and had to settle for a 4th place finish.

The 2017 MotoGP is off and running.

Andrea Iannone (29) led the field into the first turn and looked strong until he fell in the early laps, spoiling his Suzuki debut.

British rider Cal Crutchlow crashed out midway through the race at Qatar, but strong finishes in the next two races moved him up to 5th place in the point standings.

One of the busiest places at a MotoGP race is the Michelin Race Service Center.

Every lap of every race in MotoGP are logged by the riders on Michelin tires.

Maverick Viñales enjoys the moment as he receives his first trophy since joining the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team.

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The second race of the season was held at Termas de Rio Hondo circuit in Argentina. Maverick Viñales made it 2-fo-2 for Yamaha as he beat his teammate Valentino Rossi by nearly 3 seconds.

Following a strong runner-up performance at Qatar, Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso crashed in Argentina, followed by a 6th place in Austin. He sits 4th in the points.

The victors of Argentina. From left: runner up Valentino Rossi, winner Maverick Viñales and 3rd place finisher Cal Crutchlow.

Tech 3 Yamaha rider Johann Zarco (5) has thus far been the leading MotoGP rookie in 2017. He is ranked 7th, just one point ahead of his teammate Jonas Folger.

The race begins at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Valentino Rossi (46) looks to be leading at this point, but Repsol Honda riders Dani Pedrosa (26) and Marc Marquez (93) exited the turn in the lead.

Honda versus Yamaha. Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi had a great late-race battle for 2nd place with The Doctor prevailing for his second consecutive MotoGP runner-up finish.

2017 MOTOGP TOP TEN POINTS (Thru Qatar, Argentina, Austin USA races)

After following his teammate Pedrosa for the first half of the race, Marc Marquez moved into the lead and sped away for a relatively easy win. He has never been beaten at the Texas track.

Marquez sports one of the Michelin cowboy hats on the podium along with his latest MotoGP trophy.

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1) Valentino Rossi – ITA – Yamaha 2) Maverick Viñales – SPA – Yamaha 3) Marc Marquez – SPA – Honda 4) Andrea Dovizioso – ITA – Ducati 5) Cal Crutchlow – GBR – Honda 6) Dani Pedrosa – SPA – Honda 7) Johann Zarco – FRA – Yamaha 8) Jonas Folger – GER – Yamaha 9) Scott Redding – GBR – Ducati 10) Jack Miller – AUS – Honda

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Style and Textile

Men and Women’s Gear for Warm Weather

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eather riding gear can get a little bit warm in the summer months, and no one wants to arrive at his or her destination covered in sweat. When it comes to gear that keeps both asphalt and sweat at bay, Icon has the bases covered with textile jackets and coordinating gloves for both men and women.

The Icon 1000 Akromont jacket has a black textile chassis grafted with drum-dyed leather panels for extra fortification. A debossed diamond design on the elbow panels adds a bit of flair to the understated styling. A polyurethane coating on the fabric and a YKK Aquagard zipper

Those panels evoke the 1980s punk rock scene, while the slim tailoring and offset front zipper make the Tuscadero a fashion statement whether your customer is on or off a motorcycle. A discreet Icon 1000 badge is the only branding to be found. Sizing is from XS to 2XL. Like the Akromont, the insulated SatinCore liner is removable. D3O impact protectors in the shoulders, elbows and back provide a line of defense against unforeseen incidents.

The Tuscadero is available in black, with sizing running from XS to 2XL. It has a Waterproofing Level 1 rating.

The Icon 1000 Tuscadero jacket and Anthem 2 Stealth glove are perfect for warm weather riding.

Icon 1000 Akromont jacket and glove

mean that the jacket can face light rain and average snow, falling into Icon’s Waterproofing Level 1 category. A removable insulated SatinCore vest liner offers temperature versatility for the Akromont, while a full D3O impact protector package offers asphalt resistance.

The perfect companion to the Akromont jacket is the Icon 1000 Akromont glove. The leather backhand has carbonreinforced knuckles, a YKK entry zipper and more of the debossed diamonds for a perfect coordinating look. The seamless Battlehide palm is constructed of goatskin for a combination of durability and comfort. Both the Akromont jacket and gloves come in sizes S to 3XL. The women’s Icon 1000 Tuscadero jacket has a sturdy textile chassis with pyramid embossed leather paneling.

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The women’s Anthem 2 Stealth glove is the “little black dress” equivalent of motorcycle gloves. The mesh backhand creates a snug and contoured fit that delivers maximum ventilation. On the flipside, the seamless Battlehide goatskin palm eliminates seams for a smooth look and a comfortable grip on the bars.

A D3O knuckle insert adds an extra barrier without the bulk, and the Neoprene wrist closure has been updated from the original Anthem glove. The combination of ventilation and mesh make the Anthem 2 a perfect option for spring and summer riding. Sizing on the Stealth black glove goes from XS to XL. ■

»» Talk to your Parts Europe rep about the range of

spring and summer riding gear in the Icon line and check out www.rideicon.com for more details.

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Pushing the Limit

FMF’s Long History of Innovation

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f you’ve been involved in powersports for any length of time, and in any capacity, be it as a competitor, dealership personnel or weekend enthusiast, you’re likely aware of the long tenure of FMF Racing

For more than four decades, FMF has been a standout performer in the exhaust segment through a strong combination of initiative and innovation. Let’s take a historical look into the Flying Machine Factory and see what has contributed to the longevity of the company.

Circa 1973 — Founder Don Emler’s first initiatives: Improve two-stroke race performance by building a better pipe than OE for riders in the Southern California, USA race scene.

er riders, FMF has fitments for all the two-stroke Japanese mini-racer machines.

1995 – FMF’s catalog has ISDE quiet silencers, numerous two-stroke ATV applications, and its first four-stroke mufflers, the Gold Series megaphones.

1996 –Truly competitive production four-stroke machines are just emerging, but there are a number of two- and four-wheel thumpers that are just plain fun. FMF offers an ISDE spark-arrested muffler version for many of these machines featuring power/sound tune-ability.

While box vans were the standard trackside setup even for the factories, FMF now makes event appearances in

Don Emler, the man who started it all.

1994 – Don Emler’s Flying Machine Factory at this point in business 20 years, offers two-stroke pipes and silencers for Japanese brands, Husqvarna and KTM for a worldwide audience.

The company shows considerable innovation with its original Gold Series pipes and Powercore silencers, as well as its select Gold Series Rev and Tork versions. FMF also is working to keep racers’ engines flowing and performing at the highest level.

They offer O-ring spring kits, silencer packing, higher quality replacement reeds and some branded apparel.

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a support capacity with an innovative tractor-trailer rig.

1997 — Four strokes beginning to come into their own; FMF innovates, rebrands and promotes its four-stroke offerings with Megamax — tunable, race-inspired reverse cone technology, and the tunable Performax. The company starts to use alternative materials, components and production processes more suited for enduro and dual-sport exhaust.

1998 to 1999 — FMF releases Powercore 2 and Turbinecore 2 silencers for the newest competition machines.

The aerodynamic silencers feature increased packing volume, different canisters, front and rear end caps with

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Introduces innovative new FMF four-stroke products, the Powercore IV2 mufflers and the Powerbomb — a sound-dampening, yet power-enhancing front pipe for four-strokes.

2008 to 2010 — FMF’s Resonance Chamber Technology makes its way into limited production with the Factory 4.1 for select machines. The industry sees the two-stroke revival for off-road/enduro and the beginnings of Extreme Enduro racing. In response, FMF launches the Q Stealth and makes sure the FMF Gnarly for all the new and old two-strokes are frequently produced and available.

2000 to 2002 – SST pipe and silencers for two-strokes are introduced, named 2000 Product of the Year by Dirt Rider magazine. Powercore IV renamed to the more fitting Powercore 4 with serious revisions for performance, tuning and durability. Q mufflers and silencers are born

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progressive fit, look, and sound. The two-stroke Gold series Burly (later renamed Gnarly) pipe is introduced.

Today, the FMF Gnarly remains wildly popular.

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FMF launches a new big initiative; the use of titanium for performance motorcycle and ATV mufflers and complete systems. The FMF Titanium 4 mufflers and systems are precursors to today’s even more innovative and highly developed Factory 4.1RCT products.

In keeping with this titanium love affair, on the two-stroke side FMF introduces the Titanium 2 silencers. Still viable and available today for select applications, these in turn helped inspire FMF’s newest and popular anodized blue Ti Powercore 2.1 silencers.

2004-2005 — FMF focuses on centralizing mass. The Titanium 4 exhausts becomes Titanium 4SL, later the first FMF ‘Factory 4’ products. Additional innovations are made for overall performance increases with sound reduction, attention to quiet inserts, resonance chambers, packing density and volume.

FMF introduces premium and multi-layer muffler packing.

FMF Q series continues to evolve with these innovations. The company begins to closely pay attention to sound standards for motorbikes and quads in EU countries. For a limited time they produce specific Titanium 4 EU racing exhausts.

2006 — The year of the titanium Megabomb header.

2007 — FMF promotes “build a system.” Off-road riders wanting quiet, better power, less weight combine a Q4 and Powerbomb or Megabomb header. ATV riders on a budget combine Powercore 4 and stainless Powerbomb.

For motocross/Supercross competitor, there is the Factory 4 slip-on and the Ti Megabomb.

2011 to present — Factory 4.1 RCT exhausts available across many brands, displacements and model years via full systems or slip-ons. Precision seam-welded titanium canister bodies save weight, increase ergonomics, further centralize mass, increase muffler-packing capacity and improve production efficiency.

The Hex shape of Factory 4.1 RCT titanium leads to further initiative using aluminum, to keep products affordable for all. FMF also uses elements of these innovations on Powercore 4 and Q4 products.

The 2.1 series of silencers are now available for the burgeoning two-stroke market. Stainless steel Megabombs offer high performance that’s affordable and durable, and further enhances the “build a system” approach for four-stroke and two-stroke segments in motorcycles and ATVs. ■

»» Forty four-years strong and with a strong focus on European

supply via Parts Europe and other importers, FMF still has plenty of new ideas and innovative products coming our way. We can’t wait to add them to the timeline. Talk with your Parts Europe sales rep about FMF’s long history of innovation and broad range of products, and get more information at www.fmfracing.com.

The Q4 slip-on muffler and the Megabomb header are a great onetwo combination for off-road riders looking for lightweight, improved and quieter power.

FMF’s Gnarly pipe is a popular choice, and a regular contender, in the off-road/ enduro and Extreme Enduro racing scenes.

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Dirt Worthy

New Parts from the Off-Road Experts

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hen it comes to the off-road market, Moose Racing has all bases covered, whether it’s purpose-built racewear designed for hardcharging action or all the necessary hard parts for keeping dirtbikes in ready-to-rip condition.

For 2017, Moose Racing is adding to this already packed lineup of products with a range of new ones that includes rotors and sprockets built to be an ideal upgrade over the original equipment, and a trio of protective skid plates to help protect vital engine parts.

Let’s take a look at the new offerings:

Steel Rear Sprockets Also new to the Moose Racing catalog, these sprockets are manufactured from premium quality C45 high-carbon steel for extra strength and durability. They’ve also been CNC precision-machined to assure tight tolerances, and given lightening holes to cut down on excess weight.

Moose Racing finished them off with an attractive, black powder-coated finish.

Steel Rotors New for 2017, these brake discs are laser-cut from highgrade stainless steel which means they’re not only tough, but corrosion resistant. Because off-road riding is an inherently dirty operation, these rotors feature a wave design that ensures the brake pads stay clean and effective.

Moose Racing has also designed the rotor to be lightweight for improved feel and stopping power, and to allow for more efficient cooling. That lightweight design also means less unsprung weight, which is always a bonus for just about any rider out there. For maximum performance, pair the new steel rotors with Moose Racing’s M1, Qualifier or XCR brake pads.

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Aluminum Rear Sprockets Introduced to the European market in mid-2015, these sprockets have received plenty of positive feedback and reactions from riders. New for 2017 are fitments for Beta and Sherco models.

Available anodized in black or silver, with certain models also coming in blue, red or orange, these sprockets are sure to match any of your customers’ machines. The sprockets are manufactured using 100 percent German 7075-T651 aluminum that’s been tempered to reduce distortion and provide optimal thickness. This process results in maximum tooth and chain contact, meaning longer chain and sprocket life. These aluminum sprockets are completely machined into shape — no stamping or grinding here.

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Pro Skid Plates This is the first in the lineup of skid plate offerings. The Pro model is made from a flexible, high-density technical plastic that offers many characteristics to help protect a bike. They are made 6mm thick for maximum protection of the frame and cases.

The skid plates are thermoformed so they fit just right, and are 40 percent lighter than 4mm aluminum. Because they’re built from that technical plastic, your customers will get no vibration or rattling. The Pro Skid Plate comes with all necessary mounting hardware and installation instructions.

Carbon Fiber Skid Plates

Aluminum Skid Plate Designed to protect vital engine parts and cases from rocks and other debris, these Aluminum Skid Plates are clear anodized for corrosion protection and good looks.

They are built from 4.8mm 5052 H-32 aluminum for extra durability, and feature a smooth underside so they won’t snag when crossing logs or other obstacles.

The plates come with heat-treated chromoly steel clamps to keep them mounted securely, and feature oil drain holes for bike models that need them. The Aluminum Skid Plates come with all the mounting hardware. Replacement clamps are available separately.

On the high end of the skid plate range are these Carbon Fiber versions. These are made from a thick composite that has many advantages over aluminum, including a longer fatigue life and greater tensile strength. The composite material also absorbs vibration and do not amplify sounds like aluminum plates do.

Because of the material used, these plates are molded to the exact shape desired, resulting in a closer fit and more overall protection. Unlike aluminum, these Carbon Fiber Skid Plates will bounce back from hard hits, where as a good sized rock will permanently deform an aluminum plate.

The plates are designed with a higher front end that keeps mud from building up on the engine. All mounting hardware is included with the plates. ■

»» Talk with your Parts Europe sales rep about the latest offerings from Moose Racing and get more details at www.mooseracing.com.

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Plastics That Pop

New Fluorescent Body Kits

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hen your customers want to refresh their motocross or off-road machines, they are looking to make them look as good as they run. Nothing makes a bike look better than a new body kit, especially new plastic with colors that really pop.

Parts Europe features a wide offering of body plastics, including some great looking new kits from UFO and Polisport.

UFO has been in the body kit business for more than 40 years. Since opening its doors, the Italian company has produced OEM Replica plastics for a huge range of dirtbikes. For 2017, the company’s color palette is simply blazing with brightness.

Yes, UFO offers body kits in all available OEM color ways, plus white and black, but it doesn’t end there. Just take a

look at the new line of fluorescent colored complete kits for most of the bikes on the market.

A good example is the fluorescent orange kits for all KTM SX, SXF, and EXC machines. Orange never looked better and your customers will love it. There are also fluorescent pink kits for newer model Yamaha YZ450F and YZ250F bikes, and the newer range of Honda CRF250R and CRF450R models.

For your Kawasaki customers, UFO offers a vibrant fluorescent green for Kawasaki KXF machines. Your Suzuki customers will be well pleased with the fluorescent yellow for Suzuki RM-Z250 and RM-Z450s. These fluorescent kits really are eye catching and can easily be spotted on the track, and in the showroom.

Do your customers really want to make a statement out at the track? Point them toward UFO’s new ultra-bright and fluorescent plastic body kits.

Polisport is another great source for body kits, and has been in the market since 1978. For many years, the Portuguese firm has served as the OE producer for KTM. The company also offers a wide selection of products including OEM-colored replica body kits for most bikes from the 1990s to the present-day.

The Polisport line includes fluorescent yellow full-body kits for the latest Betas, the newest Honda CR450F, a wide range of TC/FC Husqvarna models, the newest Kawasaki KX 250F 2017 and KX 450F, and for a number of current model KTMs. All Polisport fluorescent body kits include fork guards.

Consider building a display bike using the new bright body kits to show your customers just how brilliant one of these kits can make a bike look. ■

»» Talk to your Parts Europe sales representative for details on the Polisport has a number of new, flashy body kits for bikes from a range of manufacturers.

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great looking new kits from these companies, and check out their digital catalogs available at https://partseurope.eu.

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TIRES

MC 360

Tires for the Track...or Street

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ith the Sportec M7 RR, Roadtec Z8 Interact and more recently the new Roadtec 01 tires all in the lineup Metzeler is a major name in the performance-street market. It’s a brand well-known and respected by serious sport and track-day riders everywhere. But all that acceptance and success hasn’t diminished the “Big Blue Elephant” company’s commitment to the off-road segment one bit. Metzeler’s MCE 6 Days Extreme boasting 29 titles in the FIM Enduro World Championship and eight consecutive titles in the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship is proof enough of that. Metzeler tires, street, track or off-road, are winners.

Now with the brand-new MC 360 they’ve added real versatility to the off-road tire market. Available in a variety of popular sizes and in Mid-Soft and Mid-Hard configuration the MC 360s are tires ready to do it all. Motocross, Supercross, Cross Country, Freestyle, trail riding, you name it, the MC 360s will handle it. And on top of all that they’re street legal, able to be ridden on the road and go anywhere you do. How’s that for versatility?

The name chosen for these tires isn’t random. That number, 360, is meant to emphasize the all-around abilities on display here, tires able to take on and tackle any condition of soil or climate with an excellent level of grip. Offered in those two specifications, Mid-Soft and Mid-Hard, the MC 360s have been developed to ensure maximum performance in everything from soft, loamy soils and sand up to abrasive, rocky surfaces in every sort of mixed-terrain imaginable.

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All this versatility has been made possible thanks to the development of two innovative tread patterns, Mid-Soft and Mid-Hard. They’re designs and patterns offering, respectively, amazing traction on soft ground and, in the second case, all that traction coupled with resistance to tearing on the hard surfaces. And all this has been coupled with a special compound blended for consistent, long-life performance. And speaking of long life, with the MC 360s that term takes on a whole new meaning. In all the sizes and styles, both Mid-Soft and Mid-Hard, the tires are reversible. They can be used in both directions of rotation. So when the knobs become a little worn the rider can reverse the direction of rotation of the tire, essentially giving the MC 360 double tire life.

And remember, along with all this the MC 360s are also street legal. That, without doubt, will be something very much appreciated by trail and Enduro riders, now able to leave home on the bike they’ll use at their final destination. ■

»» Talk to your rep about the new Metzeler MC 360s. They’re available in a couple of 21-inch sizes for the fronts and a wide selection of both 18- and 19-inch rears so there are tires for all the popular applications. There’s more information on the new MC 360 available at the Metzeler website, www.metzelermoto.com.

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SPRAYERS

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Super Sprayers

A Range of Implements and Accessories

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oday’s range of UTVs and ATVs usually do as much work out in the fields as they do providing hours of fun out on the trails. Moose Utility Division is well aware of this versatility, offering up a big line of aftermarket products for those vehicles, whether the use is for work or play.

Parts Europe carries a number of replacement parts for Moose Utility Division’s line of sprayers, including this 3.8 LPM high flow pump.

When it is time to take on the chores of spring, point your customers to Moose’s lineup of sprayers – both vehiclemounted products, and the company’s super tough and handy sprayer trailer. There is also a good long list of replacement parts available, everything from replacement pumps and nozzles to new gauges and assorted hardware.

Parts Europe carries four different sprayers, including two 95-liter spot sprayers, each with different size pumps. The standard spot sprayer comes with an 8 LPM high-flow pump and a corrosion resistant polyethylene tank that

bility and a full-length drain sump. Like the other, the tank can be drained completely through the drain port. Users can keep track of how much liquid is on-board thanks to volume indicators on the tank. The included wand is easily stowed by attaching it to molded wand clips.

The Moose Utility Division trailer sprayer is a real workhorse that’s built to take on tough yard and fieldwork.

Moose Utility Division’s 151-liter deluxe spot sprayer also features a corrosion resistant tank and a 12V 8 LPM high-flow pump. The deluxe hand wand has an adjustable pattern tip that allows for a maximum horizontal throw of 10.6m, a vertical throw of 7.6m and 4.6m of hose.

The 57-liter spot sprayer offers your customers a 4 LPM high-flow pump that feeds liquids through a hand wand with an adjustable pattern tip and a 4.6m hose. There are no booms available for this model, which also has a tank that can be fully drained through the drain port.

Introduced in 2016, Moose Utility Division’s trailer sprayer is a real workhorse. It features a 227-liter, corrosion resistant polyethylene tank that’s mounted on a sturdy, towable trailer. The sprayer is designed to deliver its payload via a 14.4 LPM (liters per minute) high-flow 12V pump. The setup includes a deluxe handgun with a pistol grip and adjustable nozzle, and 7.6m of hose. The sprayer is capable of spraying liquid at a maximum horizontal throw of 10.6m and a max vertical throw of 8m. A sevennozzle boom can provide users with 356cm of coverage.

The 53 liter spot sprayer is nice and compact, perfect for smaller jobs that don’t require as much storage capacity.

The range parts and accessories for these sprayers features three different types of booms, including a 91cm nozzle “boomless” kit features specially designed nozzles, each with individual shut-offs and check valves. can be drained completely through a molded-in drain port. It comes with a pistol grip hand wand that has an adjustable pattern tip and 4.6m of hose.

The deluxe spot sprayer has a 14 LPM high-flow pump.

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That line of replacement parts also includes such items as a new tank lid, a siphon tube, a drain plug assembly, and various hose lengths – pretty much everything needed to repair or overhaul a well-used sprayer. ■

»» Talk with your Parts Europe rep for all the details and go to www.mooseutilities.com.

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GASKETS

Speed to Market

New Gaskets When You Need Them

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ometic Gasket has what you need when you need it. Now enjoying its 28th year serving the racing and high-performance industry, Cometic prides itself on being a trusted supplier to this fast-paced world.

In racing things change at the drop of a hat, and engine builders the world over have come to rely on Cometic because Cometic delivers – fast. That’s just as true for your dealership and its customers, too, and for all the Cometic gaskets and seals in stock at Parts Europe. When you need it, Cometic Gasket has it.

Custom-engine builders turn to Cometic not only for all the normal-spec gaskets needed but also for custom-spec/oneoff gaskets. Over the years Cometic has learned how to answer the call for gasket applications in literally any bore size and almost any thickness.

Cometic’s in-house dyno allows the company to test new designs before they are released to the public.

In an effort to speed up the manufacturing process, and expedite the time it takes to go to market with a new design, Cometic uses laser and CNC cutting machines.

The company can then quickly produce new gaskets without any hard tooling.

Why would that be necessary? In the uber-competitive world of racing serious thought goes into every engine built. Tuners are looking for every possible measure of performance they can squeeze out of a motor and the gaskets used, especially the head and base gaskets, play an important role.

Not only do those gaskets provide a seal, by varying size and thickness they can also fine tune the amount of compression and quench a builder might want.

And for those specialty gaskets they turn to Cometic Gasket.

What does this mean for the rest of the powersport world, everyday riders and mechanics not involved in racing? A lot, as it turns out. Over the years Cometic has developed incredible relationships with race teams everywhere and these relationships have allowed Cometic to design, develop and prove new highperforming technologies and materials used in its gaskets.

All that transfers directly to every other gasket and seal they offer. Cometic gaskets not only stay on top of the racing world, everything learned there is applied to the gaskets for the latest-model motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs available to the public. And that happens quickly, too. In many cases Cometic gaskets and seals are available even before that new model machine reaches the showroom floor.

Cometic Gasket supplies what’s needed, when it’s needed. Individual gaskets for just about any application and complete gasket kits for a full-rebuilds are available and Parts Europe has them all. ■

»» Talk to your Parts Europe rep and find out what Cometic can do for you and your customers. For more information visit www.cometic.com.

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Compact Power

Small Battery, Big Gains

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ike many high-performance powersports products, Ballistic Performance Components EVO3 lithium ion batteries got their start on the racetrack. Back in 2009, the Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies AMA Superbike team needed a lightweight starter battery, so Millennium Technologies founded Ballistic Performance Components to develop a solution for both track and street.

The key to a lightweight, reliable battery is a Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LiFePO4) Cell. It proved to be the perfect choice for powersports applications because of its relatively low cost, non-toxicity, excellent thermal stability,

battery has an exceptional static self-charge rate of less than 10 percent per 12-month period.

In addition to the LiFePO4 cells, Ballistic’s EVO line of batteries have heat resistant cases, 100 percent copper connectors and custom terminals that are made specifically for starting powersports vehicles.

While the EVO line was developed for racing, it has benefits across all types of powersports. “The light weight of Ballistic’s EVO batteries help with acceleration, handling and gas mileage on any vehicle, whether it’s for the street or racing,” says Ballistic Performance Components owner Chip Spalding. “Additionally, our EVO batteries are rated at 2,000 discharge cycles versus 600 for a lead acid battery, so an EVO battery has a life expectancy about 2.5 times longer than a traditional battery.”

The EVO3 is the latest lightweight lithium ion battery from Ballistic. In fact, the EVO3 is up to 7.7 kg lighter than the stock battery, providing significant weight savings. Because of the dry technology utilized in the EVO3, the battery can be mounted in any position.

It is also environmentally friendly because it is nontoxic and recyclable.

Altogether, the EVO3 is a compact battery that provides superb power, weight savings, long life, easy installation and simple disposal.

Parts Europe carries the EVO3 battery in 30 different case sizes and power output options for specific applications. The OEM-specific fit ensures quick and easy installation for each fitment.

The EVO3 is the latest lightweight lithium ion battery from Ballistic. It weighs up to 7.7 kg less than a stock battery, and provides superb power and a long life.

safety characteristics, good electrochemical performance and high specific capacity.

Simply put, a LiFePO4 cell can deliver an enormous amount of power over a very short time and then recover very quickly. The lithium ion technology in the EVO line means that the batteries are also extremely durable. The

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European customers who purchase an EVO3 receive a one-year free replacement warranty from Ballistic Performance Components. ■

»» Get more information about Ballistic Performance Components and the EVO3 lithium ion battery from your Parts Europe rep, and visit www.ballistic-batteries.com for full technical specs.

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GRAPHICS KITS

Ride Like a Rockstar New Off-Road Graphics Kits

With Blackbird Racing’s new decal kit, customers who are fans of the Rockstar Energy Racing Teams can transform their own bikes to look like their Rockstar heroes.

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lackbird Racing started its business in 1996 with the desire to make graphic kits and seat covers for motocross and off-road bikes. With hard work and exceptional passion for the sport, Blackbird Racing has continued to grow into a major aftermarket supplier.

graphics for radiator shrouds, the front fender, the rear fender, the swing arm, the fork protection, and the number plate. These decal kits can be easily be coordinated with any one of the Blackbird Racing seat covers.

The company’s strength is its commitment to quality, service and innovation. Blackbird Racing continues to grow and expand its focus in powersports. The company is recognized as a market leader and is a major graphics producer for many World Championship race teams.

Blackbird Racing’s graphic kits for motocross, enduro, and Supermoto are made using high quality materials, including a high-performing raw material called Crystall, which is 0.5 mm thick, laminated with a very strong selfadhesive that keeps its excellent qualities for a long time.

The stickers are screen-printed using long-lasting and brilliant inks.

Newly introduced by Blackbird Racing are the Rockstar Energy graphics kits. Now your customers who are fans of the Rockstar Energy Racing Teams can purchase a complete kit to transform their own bike to look like their Rockstar heroes.

Blackbird also offers several lines of products that include such items as handlebar pads, rim stickers, clutch cover protection stickers, bar pads, rim stickers, swing-arm decals, fork guard decals, radiator shroud decals, and radiator louver decals.

This kit features an innovative graphic range styled after the Rockstar Energy visual identity. Rockstar Energy is, of course, a very well known energy drink from the USA, but the company sponsors motorcycle race teams all over the world.

The company’s seat covers include Multi-Traction, Zebra Double Grip, and Pyramid designs. Your customers can even have their name put on certain Blackbird Racing seat covers. ■

These new Rockstar Energy racing kits are offered for all the major motorcycle brands on the market. These kits are now available through Parts Europe and include decal

Blackbird Racing and the new Rockstar Energy graphics kits, and check out www.blackbirdracing.com to get more information.

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BRAKES & CLUTCHES

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Safety & Performance TRW and Lucas Join Forces

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hether it was Lucas in the past or TRW-Lucas today, by either name it’s that company with decades of experience when it comes to brake and clutch technology and ongoing development. And that’s a combination that works.

It’s strength and design both you and your customers can count on, and the TRW-Lucas lineup is packed with top-quality products ready to deliver. Whether it’s the brake pads, brake discs or the clutch kits there’s safety and performance throughout and Parts Europe has it all.

Brake pads? TRW-Lucas offers front and rear brake pads for more than 6.000 models, for machines from 1970 to brand-new touring and sport bikes, custom bikes, scooters, off-roaders, Quads and ATVs. It’s a comprehensive range including 13 different pad compositions, brake pads featuring organic, sintered metal and carbon-

both street and track ready. They’re long-life pads with the kind of direct response needed for track-day sessions.

TRW-Lucas also has the brake discs to go with all those pads. Manufactured from high-strength, dimensionally stable steel they’re precision cut, and with a cross-shaped surface grinding prevent vibrations and accelerate the bedding-in of new pads. And there are plenty of direct-fit applications, brake discs for more than 2,000 motorcycle models with seven different design variations to choose from. All TRW-Lucas brake discs intended for road use come with a TÜV certification and for dealers maintaining BMW motorcycles, TRW-Lucas has two solutions now for replacing a brake disc. There is a brand-new version with non-floating rivets as in the original parts, and if you want to install the rivets yourself you still can order a conventional TRW-Lucas brake disc for BMWs plus a special fixing

TRW-Lucas has brake pads, rotors and clutch kits for a wide range of motorcycle models.

containing pad materials. Seven of those compositions are street legal and come with a TÜV certificate of conformity. Six additional compounds are specially dedicated to competition applications, brake pads successfully used by teams and riders in race series right up to the World Championship level.

Always at the forefront of innovation, TRW-Lucas applies the Nucap Retention System (NRS) in its pads. It’s a unique, patented method of locking lining material to backing plates, holding firm under the most extreme thermal and mechanical conditions. And the latest innovation in that TRW-Lucas range is the new SRT brake pad. High-performance pads especially designed for sport riders, the SRTs (the abbreviation standing for Sinter Road & Track) are

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set for the rivets. It’s an interesting, cost-effective alternative providing a high level of flexibility.

And don’t forget TRW-Lucas for clutches. There’s a comprehensive clutch-parts range that includes friction plates for oil-bath and dry clutches, steel plates and reinforced clutch springs for almost all motorcycle models.

The TRW-Lucas “Superkits” make clutch replacement even easier. Available for many popular motorcycles, “Superkits” contain every individual part needed – friction plates, clutch steel plates, clutch springs and, if required, even the cover gasket. ■

»» Parts Europe has all of this and a lot more from TRW-

Lucas. Talk to your rep. For more information and a look at everything else TRW-Lucas offers visit www.trwmoto.com.

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Lightweight Off-Road Protection

lpinestars has a long history of building innovative off-road riding protective systems and its new CE certified A-4 Chest Protector exemplifies the company’s continued dedication to improving performance, comfort and protection.

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ventilation. Preventing the build-up of heat is one of the biggest concerns for an off-road rider and the A-4 goes a long way to keep core temperatures manageable. This is why all other protections in the A-series family have perforated panels.

Part of Alpinestars family of motocross body protection (which includes the A-10, A-8 and the A-1) the A-4 provides high levels of protection thanks to its innovative front and rear hard shell panels. Constructed from an extremely lightweight performance material, the panels are CE-certified (the front shell is

The A-4 has a modular design with many adjustment options, offering riders versatility and convenience to personalize to their needs. The A-4 has a removable upper back section to accommodate an Alpinestars BNS neck support. A rider can combine either the BNS Tech Carbon or BNS Pro to help reduce the risk of neck injury.

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Introducing the A-4

The A-4 offers high levels of upper body protection against roost, without leaving the rider any feeling of

Alpinestars’ A-4 is the perfect addition to the company’s lineup of motocross body protection. It is light, modular and protects without compromising a rider’s upper body mobility.

bulkiness or restriction. Its anatomically shaped front protection provides extended coverage to the kidney area, while the ribs are protected by anatomically shaped, thermoformed and perforated rib protection panels. certified against EN 14021 while the back is certified EN 1621_2: 2014 level 1).

The A-4 is a perfect addition to the range; it is light, modular and protects without compromising a rider’s upper body mobility. Its protector shells are backed with soft bio-foam, a standard feature for the range. This allows for a close, comfortable fit on the body when worn either under or on top of a jersey. The back protector has an extended lumbar section designed to protect more of the lower back and coccyx bone.

The shells are perforated, which further reduces their overall weight, but also offers excellent breathability and

The kidney protectors are part of an innovative closure system that features quick and easy-to-use buckles that keep the A-4 safely secured to the body, even under heavy stress. A key performance indicator for a protection piece is: Does it remain in position during a crash? With its ergonomic design and efficient strap closure, the A-4 stays close to the body thus optimizing its performance.

This new kidney closure system, plus the highly adjustable Velcro shoulder strap system, also means the A-4 offers a great performance fit for many body types and sizes. ■

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Light and Reliable

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n high-performance powersports, every little bit of weight savings can add up to a very big difference.

At the same time, reliability is a necessary component of any part, especially one that helps get you down the track or trail.

Sunstar makes its Works-Z sprocket from the highest quality stainless steel, and the result is that it weighs up to 50 percent less than OE steel sprockets. The Works-Z is heat treated for added strength. The sprocket has a hardness that is five times more than that of an aluminum sprocket, and twice that of a standard steel sprocket. Sunstar says that the Works-Z sprocket is also more durable thanks to its lateral strength, which is 1.2 times that of a standard, untreated aluminum sprocket.

Customers will appreciate the offset tooth design, which acts as a self-cleaning system. That design, which was also found on the original Works-Z rear sprocket, has an even more important perk in that it helps to extend the life of the entire chain drive system.

Sunstar’s Works-Z sprockets are made from stainless steel, and are up to 50 percent lighter than OE steel sprockets. The sprockets are nicely complemented by Sunstar’s line of drive chains.

In addition, Parts Europe carries a range of Sunstar drive chains — EXR1 Works Endurocross sealed chains, 420 and 428 Motocross/Off-road Racing chains and the 520 Works Motocross/Off-road Racing chains are some of Sunstar’s high-performance options for off-road racing. ■

»» Talk with your Parts Europe rep for details, and get additional technical specs online at https://sunstar-mc.com.

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The Benefits of Cast and Forged

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ffering more than 60 years of manufacturing experience, Vertex Pistons is a popular choice with engine builders the world over. But the question still comes up: Which style of piston, forged or cast, is the right choice? Vertex offers both, because both have their place.

Forged pistons, the engineers say, are best suited to fourstroke applications where the cylinder pressures are high.

Vertex forges its pistons from high quality 4032 and 2618 aluminum alloys, final-machining them to exacting tolerances with profile designs classified in A, B, C, and D sizes.

That precision machining is focused not only on the skirt and crown areas, Vertex pays special attention to the radial flatness of the ring grooves and to the pin bores, as well. All this is finished with a proprietary VP-MoS2 antifriction skirt coating.

A cast piston, the engineers at Vertex explain, is a design better suited for two-stroke applications. Able to take advantage of high-silicon alloy construction, a cast piston can not only be run tighter in the cylinder bore, but its strength, particularly at the crown, allows for higher compression ratios and higher temperatures. Vertex cast

No matter what type of engine, Vertex has cast and forged pistons that are an upgrade over the stock pieces.

pistons use special alloys to accomplish this, T5 or T6 heat treated to further improve their performance.

Each Vertex piston comes with the latest generation two-stroke or four-stroke nitride-coated piston rings and case-hardened wrist pins. They’re all available in all the popular applications and sizes. ■

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CLUTCHES & BRAKES

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Bagger Bike Upgrades

Primary Drives and Brake Calipers

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arley-Davidson’s FL models are big bikes requiring plenty of strength and dependability.

Whether it’s a high-powered custom or a heavily loaded Touring model it takes a lot to get those bikes rolling and then bring them down to a stop.

Belt Drives, LTD, has a whole assortment of performance clutches and both open and closed belt-drive primary conversions for FLs. Super strong, every one is a major upgrade from stock and those closed systems are an easy bolt-in installation. The clutch systems, pulleys and belts all fall right into place.

When it comes to upgrading a Bagger’s brakes, check out GMA’s powerful 4-piston calipers.

BDL has a wide range of open and closed belt-drive primary conversions for FL models.

A new 2-inch belt system is especially appealing. Designed just for the FLs, it comes with one of BDL’s many Ball Bearing Lock Up Clutches. Completing the picture there’s a whole assortment of final drive belts in various widths and lengths.

For strong braking, BDL’s sister company GMA has more FL upgrades. There are powerful 4-piston calipers for both single- and dual-disc applications. There are calipers with smooth or classic designs. There is even a conversion kit to upgrade a vintage Harley’s OE drum brakes to a dual-disc system. Available in chrome or black finishes, all the parts are made in-house and machined to exact tolerances.

Many bagger bikes need upgrade clutches, primary drives and brakes. BDL and GMA have them. ■

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Problems Solvers, Time Savers

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iders and service techs alike rely on Motion Pro for the tools and accessories to make life easier both out on the trail and back in the shop.

What’s new? Plenty. For the shop there’s the new ProFunnel with a drip-free and adjustable ball-pivot spout.

It also has an integrated shutoff valve and its one-liter capacity is graduated in CCs, ounces and premix ratios.

There are also new heavy-duty Shifter Cables for the Polaris machines. And once again, this is just the start of a long list of new accessories and upgrades Motion Pro now has available. ■

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There’s also a new Counter Shaft Seal Puller, a new T-6 Valve Spring Compressor and the world’s first non-leaking cable luber, the Motion Pro Cable Luber V3.

For 2017 there are many new applications for some Motion Pro favorites, too. Those popular and virtually indestructible Titan Throttle Tubes now have Husqvarna and KTM applications.

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AN ASSORTMENT OF THE MOST POPULAR KTM AND HUSQVARNA STYLE REPLACEMENT HARDWARE • Metric grade 8.8 for outstanding wear and durability • Perfect size to carry in your tool box or saddle bag

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PREVENTS ROTATION OF CHAIN AND SPROCKETS FOR EASY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION OF COUNTER SHAFT NUT

ERGONOMIC BILLET ALUMINUM HANDLE

• Can be used to pull rear wheel against chain blocks when tightening rear axle • CNC billet aluminum construction • Blue anodize and laser etching for easy identification

• Brass blade included safely removes paper gaskets from aluminum engine cases • Steel blade included for difficult to remove paper gaskets • Convenient blade storage in handle • Patent pending

5 in 1 Damper Rod Bleed Tool TOOL DESIGN ALLOWS FOR EFFORTLESS RETRIEVAL OF DAMPING ROD AFTER SPRING INSTALLATION • One piece design means no lost parts • Rod includes downward facing bleed port to prevent oil splatter • Five thread sizes in one tool:M10 x 1.0, M10 x 1.25, M12 x 1.0, M12 x 1.25 and M14-1.0

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MODEL SPECIFIC HANDLEBAR SWITCH FOR USE WITH REV2 THROTTLE KIT ON BIKES WITH IGNITION AND STARTER SWITCHES IN STOCK THROTTLE ASSEMBLY • FITS 7/8” BARS (22.2 MM) • Extra narrow design is only 26 mm wide • Push In/Out engine switch • Momentary 2 pole starter switch • Model specific design with prewired connector is designed to plug into stock wire harness and duplicate OEM function • Stainless steel screws and internal rubber pad positions switch on handlebar securely without drilling holes • Made in Italy by Domino Distributed by

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• High precision accurate to +/- 0.6 psi • Precise digital readout to 0.1 psi • Four selectable scales (PSI, BAR, KG-CM2, kPa) • 18 inch long high pressure hose with dual swivels and brass ball type air chuck • Heavy duty anti-shock protective rubber boot on gauge • Battery included • Two year limited warranty

WATERCRAFT APPAREL

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Get Wet!

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he watercrafts are coming out for another season of fun. That means riders are getting ready, as well, and new wetsuits, jackets, vests, rashguards, gloves, shoes, boots and more are all on the shopping list. Those wave chasers don’t have to look any further than Slippery to outfit the whole family. The 2017 Slippery lineup is ready, and with lots of brand-new styles, features, graphics and colorways it’s bigger, brighter and better than ever. There’s something for everyone and a look for every taste.

New wetsuits always head the list and with the Breaker wetsuit and jacket and Breaker spring suit Slippery has that covered. Tough, long-lasting and comfortable, they’re made with rugged 2mm neoprene with flat-stitched seams, and with front-zips, hook-and-loop shoulder closures on the johns and a ¾-zipper on that spring suit they’re all easy-on, easy-off. Available sizes run the gamut from Small to 3X-Large and with color choices of red/silver, blue/green, black/gray, black/blue and black/silver there’s a look to suit everyone. The Slippery Tour Coats are available, too, with more of that 2mm neoprene construction, and with plenty of friendly features like front zip-pockets and a removable hood.

Vests are always needed, and with the Array Side Entry Neo, Surge Neo, the Phoenix Nylon, Hydro Nylon, Impulse Nylon, Women’s Electra Neo, Women’s Ray Nylon and the Youth and Child Hydros Slippery has plenty to choose from. They’re all U.S. Coast Guard approved Type 3 PFDs and the styles range from low-profile with hidden belts and buckles to super-lightweight and long-waisted vests with chest pockets to vests with heavy-duty zippers, Drings and lanyards to models with hinged chest panels for a really comfortable fit. And again, there are sizes for everyone, X-Small to 4X-Large, and plenty of color and graphic choices. Colorway combos include black/green, red/silver, black/gray, blue/silver, black/gold, black/ gray, black/blue, blue/green, blue/orange, green/yellow, blue/white and even black-and-pink in women’s models.

Slippery has all the rashguards riders need, too, both short- and long-sleeved, and there are Circuit and Flex Lite gloves, Liquid Race and Amp boots and shoes, too, everything to set up a rider head to toe. It’s all available now in all those new and exciting styles, sizes and colors and Parts Europe has it.

And while those watercraft riders are looking over all this new gear for themselves make sure they see what Slippery also has for their PWCs. There are custom handlebars, throttle levers, whistles, floats, lanyards, bumpers, ropes and lots more. There are even specific-fit heavy-duty watercraft covers. ■

»» Talk to your Parts Europe rep about all of this and for a full look at all the gear, all the colors and all the styles for Slippery 2017 visit the Slippery website, www.slipperywetsuits.com.

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Breaker John & Jacket

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MOOSE RACING HELMET PACK A convenient and stylish way to transport and protect your helmet and goggles Strong 600 denier fabric construction is weather resistant, includes vents so your helmet’s liner can breathe and dry Main compartment opens fully with dual direction zipper fobs so you can easily lift the helmet in and out of the bag External goggle pockets give you quick access and can also be used to stow gloves and other small items Includes a strong shoulder/backpack strap so your hands can be free to carry other gear Size: 38 cm L x 24 cm W x 38 cm H (15˝ x 9 1/2˝ x 15˝)

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EXPEDITION HYDRATION PACK Slim hydration pack that’s perfect for rides where you need your fluids but don’t need to carry a lot of cargo Low-profile design fits well over or under your riding armor Fully adjustable, padded shoulder straps and chest strap make the pack ergonomically balanced Back padding for added comfort and ventilation channels Smaller external zippered pocket provides extra storage Durable, easy-to-fill, 2-liter bladder with angle bite valve included Constructed from durable 600D material YKK zippers Size: 40,5 cm L x 23 cm W x 25 mm H (16˝ x 9˝ x 1˝)

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XCR HYDRATION PACK If you want to ensure proper hydration as you ride and have the gear or tools you need with you, the XCR Hydration Pack is your best option Rugged, wide mouth zippers provide access to large cargo pocket that give this pack over 600 cubic inches of cargo capacity Long exterior zippered pocket perfect for long tire irons or wrenches to keep separate from other gear Fully adjustable shoulder, sternum and waist straps make heavy loads comfortable and balanced Back padding for added comfort and ventilation channels Internal main pocket sleeve and hook for keeping water reservoir separated from gear Constructed from durable 600D material YKK zippers Durable, easy-to-fill, 3-liter bladder with angle bite valve included Size: 45,5 cm L x 25,5 cm W x 10 cm H (18˝ x 10˝ x 4˝)

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RACE PACK If you’re in competition or just want to ride light, the Race Pack enables you to carry the tools and items you need without being a heavy burden The rugged 600 denier material is also flexible enough to hug your body so you forget it’s there Quick-release belt buckle easily adjusts and locks the main strap to fit your waist – fits waist sizes 71 cm – 122 cm (28˝-48˝) A fold-down outer flap, internal zippered pocket A variety of elastic bands keeps your selection of tools organized and in place Unique padded back creates ventilation channels and adds comfort Unique twin compression straps secure pack closure YKK zippers Pack size (not including straps): 25,5 cm L x 12,5 cm W x 12,5 cm H (10˝ x 5˝ x 5˝) Contents not included

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QUALIFIER PACK This pack is designed to give you control of what you carry with a spacious main compartment free of pre-determined tool mounting points Similar to Moose Tool Wrap but in a fanny pack design The rugged, yet flexible 600 denier material conforms to your body Quick-release belt buckle easily adjusts and locks the main strap to fit your waist – fits waist sizes 71 cm – 122 cm (28˝-48˝) Front fold-down flap provides protection against the elements A variety of elastic bands keeps your selection of tools organized and in place Works well for a race-support technician Perfect as a trail-marking bag YKK zippers Tools and other Moose Racing accessories not included Pack size: 25 cm L x 12,5 cm W x 76 mm H (10˝ x 5˝ x 3˝)

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XCR ENDURO PACK You need to have all your tools and gear, and this mid-sized pack has the capacity to carry your stuff combined with the comfort needed for long days in the saddle The rugged, yet flexible 600 denier material conforms to your body and the exclusive back padding allows ventilation channels and extra wide waist belt adds real comfort Quick-release belt buckle easily adjusts and locks the wide main strap to fit your waist – fits waist sizes 71 cm – 142 cm (28˝-56˝) Front fold-down flap provides element protection to the pack and holds an easyaccess exterior zippered compartment for maps, scorecards, or registration papers The main fold-out compartment is equipped with a variety of elastic tool bands to keep your selection of tools and gear organized and in place A second large zippered pouch compartment allows for extra goggles, gloves, or spare tube storage Unique twin compression straps secures pack closure YKK zippers Contents not included Size: 81 cm L x 40,5 cm W x 39,5 cm H (32˝ x 16˝ x 15,5˝)

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NEKEN SFS UPPER CLAMP CNC machined from aerospace quality Tridium alloy 28,6 mm (1 1/8˝) handlebar clamp included Industry’s first oil damped, air adjustable suspended handlebar clamp, offering 10 mm of travel Improves riding comfort and decreases arm pump Torque settings etched on clamps High pressure air pump (PART #38050124) required to adjust the SFS clamp

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SFS SPRING TOP CLAMPS Improves the riding comfort, decrease the arm pump Exceptional capacity to absorb small bumps and important impacts Works in the same direction as the front fork, no floating feeling CNC machined from aerospace quality 7075 T-6 aluminum alloy Handlebar clamp included for 28,6 mm handlebar (1 1/8˝) 10 mm of travel; 22 mm offset Torque settings indicated on clamps No service required Anodized finish

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NEKEN SFS SPRING COMPLETE TRIPLE CLAMPS Improve the riding comfort, decrease the arm pump Exceptional capacity to absorb small bumps and important impacts Works in the same direction as the front fork, no floating feeling Suitable for every rider in motocross, supercross and enduro CNC-machined from aerospace quality 7075 T-6 aluminum alloy Handlebar clamp included for 28,6 mm handlebar (1 1/8˝) 10 mm of travel; 22 mm offset Offers greater rigidity than stock Torque settings indicated on clamps; lower bearing included Easy to install; pre-pressed Pivot Works No service required Anodized finish

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DRAG SPECIALTIES MOTORCYCLE LIFT Lifts motorcycle and most ATVs from 5,5˝ to 17˝ Features rubber cushions to protect motorcycle frame Maximum bike weight is 1500 lbs Low, wide profile with rear mounted swivel casters for extra stability Four loops for easy, secure tie-down use Can be locked in with safety lock at four work heights Detailed assembly and usage instructions included

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We’ve given new meaning to “hooligan” with inspiration from the FatBook™. This 2010 “48” has been customized to feature outstanding parts from many of our top vendors – any of which may be just the right fit for your project.

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