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H ARLEY-Davidsons thirdquarter fiscals (releasedOctober 22nd 2013)revealed improvements inearnings, sales income andmotorcycle unit sales that hadChairman, President and ChiefExecutive Officer Keith Wandellpurring as the company starts tobank the benefits of thedraconian measures that heimplemented on taking over asCEO four years ago.

Harley-Davidson had a great thirdquarter, with strong financialperformance and retail sales growth,said Wandell.

Rider response to the 2014motorcycles we introduced in Augustwas extremely positive. In fact, initialretail sales of the new ProjectRushmore motorcycles sparked thelargest year-over-year new model yearsales increase in two decades.

We also capped our year-long110th Anniversary celebration in lateAugust when throngs of riders joinedus in Milwaukee from around the world

for a huge three-day party like onlyHarley-Davidson can throw.

Everyone at Harley-Davidson isproud of our accomplishments andresults so far this year, as we continueto see the benefits of ourmanufacturing, product developmentand retail strategies, Wandell said.

Dealers worldwide are said to havesold 70,517 new Harley-Davidsonmotorcycles in the third quarter of2013, compared to 61,053motorcycles in the year-ago quarter. Inthe U.S., dealers sold 48,529 newHarley-Davidson motorcycles in thequarter, up 20.1 percent, compared tosales of 40,402 motorcycles in theyear-ago period.

In international markets, dealerssold 21,988 new Harley-Davidsonmotorcycles during the third quarter, up6.5 percent compared to 20,651motorcycles in the year-ago period,with unit sales up 10.0 percent in theAsia Pacific region, 1.6 percent in theEMEA region, 15.6 percent in the LatinAmerica region [Europe, Middle Eastand Africa], and 7.0 percent in Canada.

Motorcycle shipments (as opposedto dealer sales) were said to be in linewith prior guidance and up by 2.3percent on the year-ago period at54,025.

Retail sales were said to be drivenby strong double-digit growth in thesale of touring motorcycles followingthe third-quarter launch of theCompanys Project Rushmore line ofrevamped motorcycles.

Harley-Davidson says that itcontinues to expect to ship 259,000 to264,000 motorcycles to dealers anddistributors worldwide in 2013. TheCompany continues to expect full-year2013 gross margin of 35.25 percent to36.25 percent.

The Company also says that in thethird quarter, it incurred restructuringcharges of just $0.6 million. Harley-Davidson continues to expectrestructuring activities initiated since2009 to result in one-time overall costsof approximately $485 million, ofwhich approximately $3 million will be

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D OWN the years I have often written about the importance ofinnovation, of new product development. It is critical at thebest of times, but when business is in the doldrums andnobody is buying what you've been offering, then the importance offinding something that your potential customers will want to buy isself-evident.I have also, frequently, pointed to the research that shows how the two most

important downturn activities and investments are research and developmentand marketing.These are the twin pillars of recovery from tough times, and countless academic

and economic treatise have pointed to the direct correlation between high andlow downturn R&D and marketing spend, and the relative fortunes of businessesas their markets emerge from recession.Even humble little old 'us' are trying to do our bit to be as future-facing as

possible, and one such idea that we are launching thismonth involves a special digital-only edition of AMDMagazine that will highlight what appear to be thebest, most important, or certainly more interesting newproduct introductions of the current trading period.

E very month we carry as comprehensive as possiblea survey of the new or recent items that new andestablished vendors have for dealers in the v-twin andcustom bike industry, and there is inevitably somewhatof a peak cycle to such introductions - typically from around September andOctober, through to the V-Twin Expo show period to March, or thereabouts.AMDs all new 'HOT 100' is an accolade that you will see appearing alongside

certain selected product items that appear in our monthly editions - there areseveral highlighted as such in this edition - and these products and theirmanufacturers will form the content of a 'HOT 100' special digital-edition of AMDMagazine that we'll make available online to dealers and consumers in the springof each year.In Europe the mainstream 'metric' liquid-cooled motorcycle market is not

doing very well at present - indeed that may well be the understatement of thedecade! As recently as 2007/2008 total PTW (Powered Two Wheeler) sales inEurope were a tad under 3m units a year - by the end of this year that will havedeclined to a tad over 1m in 2013, at best!

E ach year we prepare a special edition of our sister dealer magazine in Europe,International Dealer News, which is for so-called 'metric' or 'mainstream'franchised motorcycle dealers. It is published immediately prior to the annual'Milan show' (EICMA) and the biennial 'Cologne Show' (INTERMOT) and, alongwith the expo review editions we produce after these shows, generally marks ahigh-point in the new product introduction cycle.

However, this year it was startling to note what thin pickings our survey ofexhibitors revealed as the mainstream parts, accessory and apparel industry inEurope recoils from the disastrous fall in market activity taking place.Of more reassuring interest, however, has been the response to our recent

"new product information call" vendor communications here in the v-twin andHarley-Davidson aftermarket - on both sides of the Atlantic.

I n 2010 there were several indicators that made it look like, for a moment ortwo, the downturn was going to have ended up being a relatively short (24 or36 months duration down-cycle - and an encouraging burst of new productactivity at the V-Twin Expo that year was one of those apparent indicators.However, it wasn't sustained, just as the promise of encouraging early season

sales-activity didn't sustain that year, and the downturn became the much deeperand longer-term malaise that many observers had been predicting.I am though pleased to be able to report that so far this season the new product

activity that we are hearing about is promising, andcoming this early and taken with the other indicatorsthat we are seeing maybe in the coming 12 months willnot just see the modest single digit average growth ofthe past 12 to 24 months sustained, but perhaps evenimproved upon.Either way, the early indicators in market R&D

investment terms are encouraging, so it will be apleasure to be able to use AMDs new 'HOT 100'

program to highlight the new product developments that we think are worth asecond look, worthy of a 'mention in dispatches'.If you have, or know about anything new that you think people should know

about, please let us know!Meanwhile look out for the 'HOT 100' logo in this and future editions of AMD

Magazine be sure to let your customers know about the products that are casuingthe greatest interest in the market this season.We have to innovate to survive - the OEs we make parts for do so, and so must

the parts and accessory industry. This is not 'new news'. However the importanceof keeping the R&D and marketing investments rolling when times are toughhasn't been the easiest of 'received wisdoms' for our industry to embrace thistime round - so to those who have managed to do so ... respect!

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accounted for in the 2013 fiscals. Against this, their balance sheet

performance will see the benefit ofsavings of approximately $305 millionin 2013 from those activities. This issaid to be going to rise to annualongoing savings of approximately$320 million, beginning in 2014.

For the nine months of 2013 so far,dealers sold 214,964 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide,compared to 206,444 motorcycles inthe year-ago period (up by 4.13percent), with retail unit sales up 4.1percent in the US, 11.3 percent in theAsia Pacific region, 20.1 percent in theLatin America region and 3.7 percentin Canada, and down 2.2 percent inthe EMEA region, compared to the firstnine months of 2012.

Third quarter operating incomefrom motorcycles and related productsgrew 21.2 percent to $175.5 million inthe third quarter of 2013, compared tooperating income of $144.8 million inthe year-ago period. Operating incomein the quarter is said to have benefitedfrom higher motorcycle shipments,higher gross margin and lowerrestructuring expense, compared tothe prior-year period.

Third quarter revenue frommotorcycles grew 10.7 percent to$857.0 million, compared to $774.0million in the year-ago period.

Third quarter revenue frommotorcycle parts and accessories was$250.2 million during the quarter, up7.0 percent; revenue from generalmerchandise (which includesMotorClothes appare l andaccessories), was $66.1 million, down12.6 percent, compared to the year-ago period.

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Harley-Davidson sales revenue and production data 3rd quarter 2013Income statements in THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED$1,000s (except share) SEPT 2013 SEPT 2012 SEPT 2013 SEPT 2012

Net sales revenue $1,180,284 $1,089,268 $4,225,998 $3,931,684Gross profit $416,315 $377,904 $1,537,627 $1,398,231Total operating income $251,539 $217,102 $1,031,666 $884,073Net income $162,716 $134,001 $658,584 $553,286Diluted earnings percommon share $0.73 $0.59 $2.93 $2.40

Figures are shown THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDEDin $1,000s SEPT 2013 SEPT 2012 SEPT 2013 SEPT 2012

H-D Motorcycles $857,029 $773,979 $3,285,738 $2,993,657Parts & Accessories $250,153 $233,749 $703,779 $698,381General Merchandise $66,134 $75,632 $219,978 $225,375Total $1,180,284 $1,089,268 $4,225,998 $3,931,684

United States 32,061 33,152 139,814 131,119Exports 21,964 19,641 74,039 69,439Total H-D 54,025 52,793 213,853 200,558

Touring 23,011 18,483 86,727 77,859Custom 19,111 20,719 84,728 78,430Sportster 11,903 13,591 42,398 44,269Total 54,025 52,793 213,853 200,558

United States 48,529 40,402 141,476 135,925Canada 2,759 2,578 9,876 9,526Europe 9,629 9,476 35,410 36,206Asia Pacific Region 6,626 6,024 19,777 17,774Latin America Region 2,974 2,573 8,425 7,013Total 70,517 61,053 214,964 206,444

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L EADING up to this year'sEuropean Drag Racefinals at the Santa PodRaceway in the UnitedKingdom in September, theZodiac Racing team had a firmlead in the SuperTwin Top FuelFIM European Championship.Ronny Aasen, the Norwegianrider of the 1000hp plus ZodiacNitro Harley, had a one roundadvantage over Dutch nativeJob Heezen, as well as VesaLipponen from Finland. Inaddition, Finnish rider SamuKemppainen and Christian Jgerfrom Germany still had arealistic chance of winning thechampionship, too.

A fter the Hockenheimround Ton and VincentPels, the father and son teambehind Zodiac, had a closerlook at the data and decidedto put more fuel into theengine for the last race of theseason. Even though theengine was already consumingover 12 gallons ofnitromethane fuel per minute,they still had the feeling thepiston ring damage in

Hockenheim was caused bydetonation.It looked to be the rightdecision, as during the firstqualifier the bike smoked its14in rear tire for the first time inthe season. The 1.11s sixty-foottime showed that soft launcheswere a thing of the past, andjustified the set-up changes.

For the second round,the ignition curve was changeda little, and this time thetire stayed hooked. Ronny wason form with a 1.12s 60ft, 2.86s330ft and a 4.17s 1/8th mile ET,with a 214.9mph top speed.However, at this point the bikegot loose and Ronny had to shutdown and he fought to controlthe bike.

T he run still resulted in a6.599s ET coasting throughthe finish line at 169mph. The1/8th mile speed looked toogood to be true and itturned out it dropped the frontwheel between the speed traps,causing the speed to berecorded higher. Still the datalogger showed that the speedwas around 200MPH at the1/8th mile and with the 4.17s ETon the first half, it was the bestthe bike had ever done by far.The 6.599 put the Zodiac teamin the preliminary number onespot, more than 2/10 of asecond ahead of SamuKemppainen.

I n the 3rd qualifier Ronny wasable to duplicate the run-upto the 330ft mark and this timethe bike ran a lot smoother.However, the primary belt brokeafter 350ft causing the engineto over rev. As a result of this,the team decided to sit out thelast qualifier and rebuild theengine for Sundays elimination. Due to getting the number onequalifying spot the team had abye run in the first round on theSunday. In that round the bikelaunched hard with a little tireshake, but after a few feet thetire hooked up and ran its best

60ft time ever. Then smallflashes started to come out ofthe side of the bike and soonthey became bigger flames.Ronny noticed something waswrong and shut off. Luckilythere was no opponent in theother lane, so the round winwas there. In the pits the damage wasevaluated; the rear head hadlifted. Ton and Vincent quicklystarted to replace the head,while Ronny was doing theroutine maintenance ofreplacing the con-rod bearingsfrom under the bike. When theengine was warmed up for thesecond round of eliminations, alot of smoke came out of theexhausts of the front cylinder,indicating more problems.

F rantically the team tried toreplace the piston andcylinder, but they did not makeit in time. Ironically, Ronny hadto race Vesa Lipponen who nowhad a freebie to the final. This left the championship to bedecided in the final betweenSumu and Vesa, and it was asituation the Zodiac team didnot like, as it was in Samushands whether they wouldbecome champion or not. IfVesa wins the final, he is thechamp. If Samu wins the final,the Zodiac team wins thechampionship. Samu did whathe needed to do, and in a nice6.76 at 206mph he took theevent win and the Zodiac teamtook the European Championship.

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LEHMAN Trikes newest modellaunch is the Trinity LLS forHarley-Davidson FLHmotorcycles. The Trinity LLS combinesindependent suspension with adurable one-piece body in aclassic design. The dual H-arm suspensionprovides the proper geometry forconsistent handling and precisecontrol. An optional adjustablelean control (ALC) toggle switch,located on the fairing, allows therider to choose their desired levelof riding performance from firmin corners to soft on rough roadsfor riding comfort andenjoyment.A large, lockable trunk space and

parking brake arestandard, and exactcolor match paint isavailable, andoptional mechanicalreverse, triple tree,and hitch kit areamong otheraccessories allowingowners to customizethe trike to their specific needs. The Trinity LLS is for thecustomer who prefers classicstyling but wants independentsuspension, said Craig Arrojo,President of Lehman Trikes.There is no doubt that riderswill appreciate the exceptionalhandling and seamless styling ofthe Trinity LLS.

The Trinity LLS has a three-year, unlimited mileagewarranty on Lehman Trikescomponents and assembly.

LEHMAN TRIKES USA, INC.Spearfish, South Dakota, USATel: 605 642 [email protected]

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FOLLOWING on from its hiring ofV-twin industry veteran Steve Veltri,best known for his time at CustomChrome, Mustang has consolidated allof its various departments at itsoriginal factory in Three Rivers,Massachusetts, and announced plansto introduce a custom seat program.

Commenting on the changes,Marilyn Simmons, Mustang'sMarketing Director and sister offounder Al Simmons, said that "withthe exception of our big-rig crew outat the rallies, our entire team is now inthe same New England town we havebeen in since the company was

founded back in 1980."A benefit of bringing sales,

marketing, R&D and manufacturingtogether is that we can greatlyaccelerate the time it takes to bring anew seat to market and introduce thefirst custom seat program ever offeredin our 33 year history," said Simmons.

MUSTANG MOTORCYCLEPRODUCTSThree Rivers,Massachusetts, USATel: 413 668 [email protected]

Lehman Trinity LLS conversions for Harley-Davidson FLHThe Trinity LLS is for the customerwho prefers classic styling butwants independent suspension

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WELL known electrical productsmanufacturer and author Jeff Zielinski isone of the markets leading custom bikeelectronics specialists with a productline that is sold the world over by mostleading importers and distributors.

In addition to aftermarket productsfor Harley-Davidson models, NAMZalso provide products and support formost OEMs and their dealers all overthe world, and pride themselves withstaying on top of model changes sothat they can continue to provide topnotch products and service for theircustomers.

Jeff recently pointed to the changesthat Harley-Davidson has made to itsmodel line-up for 2014 and the

challenges that those changesrepresent for the aftermarket.

The Factory has produced some oftheir most advanced motorcycles todate, and in doing so they have raisedthe bar for the aftermarket both interms of product design and features,as well as quality and compatibility.

No aftermarket business canstand still at the best of times, butfollowing what has happened to themotorcycle industry in the past fiveyears, aftermarket vendors have toplace the same priority on R&D,production and process, and newproduct design thinking that themotorcycle manufacturers themselvesare doing.

At NAMZ, we have added aconveyor based, heat-shrink tunnelmachine that will automate our heatshrinking process along with acomputer based wire harness testingmachine that will eliminate anypossible wiring errors.

In order to install these machines,we have invested in more buildingspace, taking us to over 10,000square feet, and putting us in theposition to be able to promise somebig news in early 2014 that willcontinue to keep us and our dealersin the lead when it comes tomotorcycle electrics.

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NAMZ position themselves forcontinued market leadership

Author and motorcycle electricsspecialist Jeff Zielinski - The Factory hasproduced some of their most advancedmotorcycles to date, and in doing so theyhave raised the bar for the aftermarket

POLARIS Industries, theparent company of bothVictory Motorcycles andIndian Motorcycles, has reportedrecord third quarter net incomeof $116.9 million, or $1.64 perdiluted share, for the quarterended September 30, 2013.The figures are up 24 percent and

23 percent, respectively, from the prioryears third quarter net income of$94.3 million, or $1.33 per dilutedshare. Sales for the third quarter 2013totaled a record $1,102.6 million,which represents an increase of 25percent over last years third quartersales of $879.9 million. Scott Wine, Polaris Chairman and

CEO, said: Our record third quarterresults reflect both the ongoingdemand for our existing products andthe potential contained within theinitial shipments of our model year2014 vehicles, the largest new productintroduction in the Companys history.In the third quarter, we launched morenew vehicles than in any previousmodel year, led by the muchanticipated debut of IndianMotorcycles along with severalinnovative variants of Rangers, RZRsATVs and Victory motorcycles.

A dditionally, to complement andenhance our consumersexperience with these vehicles ourPG&A business introduced over 300new model year 2014 accessories plusan expanded apparel line-up. Whilethe new model year 2014 vehicles andaccessories are just now arriving atdealers in meaningful quantities, theinitial feedback has been extremelypositive from consumers to the trademagazines. To receive such accoladesis always gratifying, but we realize thatwe must remain focused on achievingthe full market potential of theserecently released new products whilecontinuing to develop the next waveof industry leading products.

Wine added, Though much of oureffort was focused on successfulproduct launches, we also achieved anumber of financial milestones duringthe 2013 third quarter, includingeclipsing the quarterly $1 billion salesmark for the first time in Polarishistory. Our international businessperformed exceptionally well, up 38percent during the quarter despite aweak economic environment. Part ofthe international growth came fromour most recent acquisition, AixamMega, an important addition to ourexpanding Small Vehicles portfolio.

S ales for the Motorcycles division,which includes both Victory andIndian motorcycle sales, decreased sixpercent to $49.4 million in the 2013third quarter compared to the sameperiod last year. The decrease in the2013 third quarter sales is due toVictory dealers continuing to calibratetheir inventory levels under the newRetail Flow Management ordertaking process, which closely tiesdealer shipments with retail sales, andweaker international motorcycle sales,partially offset by a limited number ofmodel year 2014 Indian motorcyclesthat began shipping late in the quarter. Victory North American consumer

unit retail sales were strong for the2013 third quarter, increasing over 30percent compared to a year ago. Theoverall Industry performed well also, asNorth American industry heavyweight

cruiser and touring motorcycle retailsales increased about 20 percentduring the 2013 third quarter ascompared to the prior years thirdquarter. The much anticipated re-launch of

Indian Motorcycle occurred during the2013 third quarter with theintroduction of three all-new modelyear 2014 Indian Chief models: theChief Classic, Chief Vintage, and theChieftain. North American motorcycledealer inventory increased slightlyover 2012 levels due to an increase inthe Victory dealer count and initialshipments of Indian motorcycles.

G ross profit across PolarisIndustries was 30.4 percent ofsales for the third quarter of 2013, anincrease of 90 basis points from the2012 third quarter. Gross profit dollarsincreased 29 percent to $334.8 millionfor the third quarter of 2013,compared to $259.8 million for thethird quarter of 2012. The increase ingross profit, both in terms of absolutedollars and as a percentage of sales,primarily arose from continuedproduct cost reduction efforts andhigher selling prices, offset somewhatby higher promotional costs. Operating expenses for the third

quarter of 2013 increased 31 percentto $165.2 million compared to $126.4

million for the third quarter of 2012.Operating expenses in the thirdquarter of 2013 increased primarilydue to higher sales and marketingcosts related, in part, to the IndianMotorcycle re-launch.

I ncome from financial servicesincreased 42 percent to $11.7million during the third quarter of2013 compared to $8.2 million in thethird quarter of 2012, due to increasedprofitability generated from the retailcredit portfolios with Sheffield, GE andCapital One and higher income fromthe dealer inventory financing throughPolaris Acceptance. Equity in loss of affiliates was $0.6

million for the third quarter 2013,which represents the Companysportion of the start-up costs related tothe Polaris/Eicher joint venture in Indiaestablished in 2012. Other income, net was $2.6 million

in the third quarter of 2013, comparedto $4.0 million in the third quarter of2012. The income generated in thethird quarter in both 2013 and 2012came as a result of foreign currencyexchange rate movements and theresulting effects on foreign currencytransactions related to the Companysforeign subsidiaries.

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Polaris reports sales growth of 25 percent

Three Months ended September 30 Nine Months ended September 30

Product line sales 2013 2012 Change 2013 2012 Change

Motorcycles 49,372 52,384 -6% 151,041 160,395 -6%

Total Sales $1,102,649 $879,939 +25% $2,693,358 $2,309,135 +17%

Gross profit $334,785 $259,785 +29% $803,771 $671,497 +20%

Operating expenses $165,163 $126,445 +31% $428,202 $351,574 +22%

Operating income $181,293 $141,567 +2% $408,816 $343,548 +19%

Net income $116,921 $94,345 +2% $272,389 $224,246 +21%

Third Quarter Performance Summary (in thousands except per share data)

JIMS USA sponsored racers JodyPerewitz and Hiro Koiso bothachieved land speed recordsduring the 10th annualBonneville BUB speed trials.Jody Perewitz of Team JWitzachieved her 10th land speedrecord at 207mph on the salts.The latest record is a follow-upto her achievement inSeptember 2011, when shebecame the first woman to goover 200mph on an AmericanV-twin. The bike she used forher records is powered by a100ci V-twin with JIMScylinders, flywheel and enginecases.

Also at the 10th annual BUBMotorcycle Speed Trials, the LasVegas based Hiro Koiso Racingteam took three new land speedrecords, including two AMAnational records (3000-MPS-PBGclass 210.646 mph, 3000-MPS-PBG class 214.342 mph) and aFIM world record of214.653mph in the 3,000ccpartially streamlined, force-inducted class. The new worldrecord is 22mph above theexisting record. The highlymodified 2006 Harley-DavidsonDyna is powered by a JIMS135ci Twin Cam Race engine andwas modified by T-Man

Performance.

JIMS USACamarillo, California, USATel: 805 482 [email protected] www.jimsusa.com


NOMINATIONS are now beingaccepted by the Sturgis MotorcycleMuseum for the 2014 Hall of Fame and2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame.Individuals, organizations andbusinesses considered for inductioninto the Hall of Fame will have made apositive and significant impact onmotorcycling. Individuals considered forthe Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame willhave made a significant impact throughtheir work in grassroots rights efforts.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Famehonors those who have dedicatedmuch of their lives to improving,promoting and advancing our greatsport and lifestyle. The FreedomFighters Hall of Fame recognizes thesacrifices individuals make across thenation and world, have made toprotect the rights of motorcycliststhrough their efforts in the politicalarena, and in grassroots motorcyclistsrights organizations.

Nomination forms must beaccompanied by credentials, whichexplain why an individual should beconsidered for induction. Acomprehensive overview of theiraccomplishments is necessary tomake an informed and educateddecision. Biographical information,

newspaper articles, historicaldocuments, etc. may be submitted.Credentials should be no longer thanf ive pages long, inc ludingnomination form.

Nomination forms can bedownloaded at:

www.sturgismuseum.com/assets/file-manager/14-nomination-form.doc, and the Freedom Fightersnominat ion form at :www.sturgismuseum.com/assets/file-manager/ffhof-nomination-norm.doc

or by phone 605 347 2001 ore-mail: [email protected]

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JIMS sponsored racers set records at Bonneville

LESS than four years after Harley-Davidson closed its Buell Motorcyclessubsidiary, Erik Buell is finally back inthe production streetbike market.

His Erik Buell Racing (EBR) businessused the occasion of the first AIMExpoat Orlando, Florida, in October tounveil the successor to their race bredlimited edition 1190RS Super Bike the 1190RX street legal sportbike.

Based on its ET-V2 1190 cc liquidcooled v-twin engine, the 1190RXweighs in at just 419 pounds, anddelivers 185bhp, and an almost

unprecedented 102 ft.lbs of torque said to be one of the highest levels ofpeak torque even seen on a streetlegal production sportbike.

With 21 traction control settingsand broad torque band, the engine issaid to deliver a combinedhighway/city fuel economy of over 40mpg and hydrocarbon and nitrousoxide exhaust emissions that are saidto be less than 25 percent of thoseallowed by the US EnvironmentalProtection Agency standards (carbonmonoxide emissions are said to be just6 percent of the level allowed by US

federal regulations).With what is quite rightly being

described by the company as abreakthrough engine design, raceinspired handling features, all-newstyling and scientifically-derivedaerodynamics, EBR is claiming that the1190RX rivals the performance anddriveablilty of any superbike producedby any manufacturer in the world.

The EBR 1190RX is completelyassembled at the East Troy, Wisconsin,facility with full scale productionscheduled to begin in December 2013at a remarkable domestic US MSRP of$18,995.

In a comprehensive approach to thelaunch, EBR has announcedrepresentation on the Europeanmarket with an import organizationbeing headed by Dutchman EdwinBelonje Managing Director of ErikBuell Racing LLC.

Formerly managing director for ZeroMotorcycles in Europe, and theinternational Sales and Marketing

Manager for Triumph Motorcycles inEurope and Asia, Belonje said that itis a great challenge for me to build andexpand the famous Erik Buell Racingbrand in Europe. I am convinced thatwith the innovative capabilities of EBTMotoryclces, the products will bedistinctive in the market place.

My first task I to set up a Europeandistribution network, and while theEBR 1990RX is impressive, I believethere is much more to come.

ERIK BUELL RACINGEast Troy, Wisconsin, [email protected]

Buell launches 1190RX sportbike

Hiro Koiso Jody Perewitz

S TARTED in Austria with fiveemployees in 1990, 23 yearslater the Remus-SebringGroup employs around 500 peopleand has a total manufacturing spaceof some 300,000 sq ft (approx 28.00sq m).

Still under the leadership offounders and CEOs Angelika andOtto Kresch, the company nowclaims to be the world marketleader in sports exhausts.

The company manufacturesautomotive and motorcycle exhausts,with the emphasis on performanceand sports systems, and exports morethan 95 percent of production tomore than 60 countries worldwide.

They first launched a range ofcustom exhausts in 2006, and nowoffer fitments for most popular andcurrent Harley-Davidson models and

custom bike applications.Remus custom exhaust specialist

Hans Hoenigmann told AMD wedevelop our custom exhausts tomatch the unique properties andrequirements of the stockconfiguration for each of Harley-Davidsons models and enginefamilies.

The re-jetting of carbs or ECUremapping is not essential whenusing a Remus custom exhaust, but ifengine modifications are carried out,our systems can still be used subjectto the appropriate fuelling

modifications because of the way wehave optimized gas flowcharacteristics.

Remus use heat shields (up to 270degrees) where required andincorporate stepped header designswhere research and development has

found them to deliver superiorresults, and offer a two year warrantyagainst manufacturing defects. Thecompany offers road legal, EC-approved and non-approved slip-onsand full systems for Harley modelsand said that fitments for current


An increasingly familiar sight at shows and rallies in Europe, Austrian manufacturerRemus has invested heavily in sound design to deliver EC approved exhauststhat are said to produce high quality sound as well as performance gains

Remus custom exhausts

we develop eachexhaust to match thestock configuration

Remus custom exhaust specialist Hans Hoenigmann says: There aremany exhausts on the market that claim to have found ways ofprotecting or even enhancing the sound, but the truth is that doing so isnot as easy as most manufacturers believe. We have found that it ispossible, but only because of the research and development centerresources that we have available here at Remus.

Remus offer slip-ons andreplacement full systems

2013 Remus catalog

Victory models will be available soon.Our latest highlights are

changeable end-caps, electronicallycontrolled sound and mechanicallysound controlled systems that featureon-the-fly sound adjustment bymeans of valves, says Hoenigmann.Ive been working with Harley-

Davidsons for over 15 years in total,and during that time the ever-tightening regulations have made itincreasingly difficult for exhaustmanufacturers to be able to protectthe characteristic sound that is suchan important part of the Harley-

Davidson ownership and ridingexperience.There are many exhausts on the

market that claim to have foundways of protecting or even enhancingthe sound, but the truth is that doingso is not as easy as mostmanufacturers believe. We havefound that it is possible, but onlybecause of the research anddevelopment center resources thatwe have available here at Remus.It has taken a considerable

investment and a large engineeringcrew to give the Remus-Sebringgroup the Sound Designcapabilities that it is internationallyrespected for.It is thanks to the expertise of the

Remus in-house acoustic laboratorythat we have been able to developindividually optimized soundcapabilities for all the exhausts that wemanufacture, and in the case of ourHarley-Davidson and custom exhaust

systems our electronically operatedsystems or hand-adjusted mechanicalactuators give sound modulation thatis tuneable to the specific requirementsof individual models.Manufactured in high quality

stainless steel, with a choice offinishes (including chrome and mattblack coating) the investment thatRemus has made in what it describesas harmonic design has the doubleadvantages of meeting noiseregulations while still delivering acharacteristic sound.

REMUS INNOVATIONBaernbach, AUSTRIATel: +43 (0)3142 [email protected]

THE BRADLEY REPORT


we have been able todevelop individuallyoptimized soundcapabilities

Remus now offer a choiceof five end cap styles inchrome and matt black

A S first intimated here somefive months ago, in additionto producing its own newlyunveiled sport bike, Erik BuellRacing (EBR) is to distribute Herobrand motorcycles and scootersin North America next year.India-based Hero MotoCorp is

the worlds largest manufacturerof two-wheeled vehicles and a

major shareholder and investorin Erik Buells post Harley-Davidson re-emergence as amajor player in the motorcycleindustry.Buell is on record as saying

that his collaboration with Herobegan in 2011 when he wascontracted to deliver a concepthybrid scooter for Hero at the

January 2012 Delhi show.In early 2012, we entered a

long-term strategic partnershipto provide technical expertise

and engineering service forHero, says Buell. Since thenthe alliance has grown stronger,culminating in Hero MotoCorppurchasing a minority share inEBR this past summer.Hero MotoCorp produces

more than six million two-wheelers in India annually andsignposted its long-termintentions when it became asponsor of the EBR race team inthe AMA Pro Road RacingChampionship.

EBR to be North American and European distributor forbikes made by India's Hero MotorCorp


Remus 883 Sportster slip-on

THE BRADLEY REPORT


M ARK Blackwell, VicePresident, SpecialProjects, PolarisIndustries, has been electedChair of the MIC Board ofDirectors. Blackwell has servedintermittently on the boardsince the early 1980s and takesover from outgoing Chair LarryLittle, who remains an activeelected board member afterhaving served as Chair for thelast 10 years. It is an honour for me to

serve the industry as Chair ofthe MIC, said Blackwell. Thisis a very exciting time for theindustry and for the MIC.Although we certainly facemany challenges, I believe theMICs work in providingvaluable research, educationalopportunities and governmentrelations and marketingsupport are all vital to our

current and future success. Also,Id like to thank Larry for hislengthy tenure and forcontinuing service as a director.On behalf of the members, theother directors and the industryat large, we are grateful for hisexemplary service, leadership,counsel and investment.Blackwell added that one of

the many initiatives that hesexcited about is the recentimplementation of the MICsnew dealer and retailer class ofmembership. He said: I amexcited about the manybenefits MIC can provide todealers, including the everexpanding range of marketingand statistical information, aswell as educationalopportunities like the newwebinar series. Plus, havingdealer representation acrossthe country will add a powerful

voice when the MIC works onbehalf of the industry onlegislative and regulatorymatters and increasing otherthreats to our industry.The Motorcycle Industry

Council exists to preserve,protect and promotemotorcycling throughgovernment relations,communications and mediarelations, statistics andresearch, aftermarket program,development of datacommunications standards, andactivities surrounding technicaland regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit, national industryassociation, the MIC seeks tosupport motorcyclists byrepresenting manufacturers,distributors, dealers andretailers of motorcycles,scooters, ATVs, ROVs,motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts,

accessories and related goodsand services, and members ofallied trades such as insurance,finance and investmentcompanies, media companiesand consultants.

www.mic.org

B Y the time you read this edition of American Motorcycle Dealer, the all-new AIMExpo at Orlando, Florida, will have taken place already.The cycle of domestic US powersports industry expo discontent that gave rise

to the AIMExpo project, and the panic that the new show's announcement andinexorable march towards apparent success triggered at Advanstar Inc., thecompany that has owned and operated the 'Indy' Dealer Expo, appears to havedriven 'Indy' towards its final death throes.After multiple versions of their response to the new rival came and went, the

latest twist in this particular example of self-destruction comes with Advanstar'sannouncement not only of yet another change of date, but also now a changeof venue, too.In the past the company has consistently insisted that, of all places, Chicago

would be one of the very worst host cities in which to stage the once pre-eminent domestic US powersports industry trade show, but their latest news isindeed of a move for Dealer Expo to the notoriously expensive, rigidly unionizedand exhibitor-unfriendly embrace of Chicago's McCormick Place.What is more, having seen AIMExpo defy Advanstar's historic insistence that

'sun-belt' venues were death for the business focus of trade show attendees bysuccessfully attracting over 400 exhibitors to the gentle climes of Florida in theFall, Advanstar has seen fit not just to move 'Indy' even further North, but swapFebruary for December!

Slated for December 5th - 7th 2014 (marking a near two-year gap since thelast and much criticised Dealer Expo in February 2013) US industry reaction tothe move(s) has been almost universally hostile.

Industry veteran Mark Blackwell hasbeen named Chair of the MIC Boardof Directors

Chicago's notoriously expensive,rigidly unionized and exhibitor-

unfriendly McCormick Place is nowslated to be the new host venuefor Advanstar's Dealer Expo in

December 2014 - 22 months afterthe much criticised final 'Indy'

Mark Blackwell new MIC Chair

Dealer Expo moves to Chicago

T HE Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties Regional ShowCase program hasbeen refined for 2014.With vendors reporting a disappointing dealer turn out at Anaheim,

California in 2013, but encouraged by a better than expected attendance atthe East Coast event, Drag Specialties has confirmed that it will again host aRegional ShowCase at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, on March 22-23 2014.Instead of Anaheim, and in addition to their regular 'headquarters' event at

Madison, Wisconsin towards the end of August each year the company is tohost dealers and vendors at the AmericasMart, Atlanta, February 22-13 2014 -the same weekend as the AMA Supercross race at the Georgia Dome.Speaking to Powersports Business Drag Specialties' respected National Sales

Manager Jim Matchette said "That show is just going to be a monster."This year's ShowCases are reported to have attracted a combined turn-out

of some 600 vendor displays and the program provides Parts Unlimited andDrag Specialties reps with the opportunity to educate their dealers about newproducts and introduce them to the vendors they represent. "It is reallyimportant to get the dealers fired up to learn and see new products."That's how we're going to keep the industry moving. I think our future

ShowCases are going to be bigger and better and more successful each year -2013 was our training wheels". Matchette went on to say that the goal is tohave visited nearly every region in the US within the next several years.

Drag Specialties' 2014 ShowCase series


F OUNDED in 2009, Rocket Bobs CycleWorks has already built aninternational following on the internetand solidified its status as a top level customshop when one of its builds Gasd Rat tookthird place in the Freestyle class at the 2013World Championship of Custom BikeBuilding.

The place in the top five at the Championship wasa major achievement for Pete Pearson, the man whoestablished and runs Rocket Bobs with his wife Lisa.Going to Essen for the World Championship was areal game changer for us. It was mindblowing to seethe quality of some of the work on the bikes there.You see that and its just so special, it really gets yougoing and gives you so many new ideas. What I gotfrom Essen was that if you want to be taken seriously,to become a known name like Roger Goldammer,you have to go out and do some wild engineering.

Being able to achieve some wild engineering isnot something that should prove to be much ofa problem for Pete. For as long as he can rememberhes been surrounded by engines, as his father ran agarage and owned numerous MGB GTs and E-TypeJaguars, and it was in one of these that the youngPete learnt to drive, sitting on his fathers lap. It wasa short while later that Pete first got the bike bug, as

he explains: I first discovered motorbikes when Iwas 10 or 11, and it was around that time when Ifirst found out what a Harley was. I walked in to aroom and saw one being talked about on TV, andfrom that point they became a lifelong passion.

Motorcycles may have become a lifelong passion,but it did not sit well with his father. At 16 years oldPete convinced his father to lend him the money to

buy a Yamaha FS1E, but his father only agreedbecause he considered it to be a moped, as it hadpedals as well as a 50cc two-stroke engine. Within afew months Pete had paid his father back and tradedthe FS1E in against a Yamaha RD250. This trade didnot go down well. He didnt speak to me for a long

Im a Rocket Man

Pete Pearson spent many years racing Japanese motorcycles but, he had a fondness forHarley-Davidsons dating back to his childhood. After taking a break from bikes he

purchased a Street Bob and with wife Lisa went on to launch Rocket Bobs Cycle Works,a company combining the styling cues of Bobbers with his background in race bikes



Voodoo Child helped to get Rocket Bobs startedwhen Pete parked it outside his local H-D dealership- leading to the dealership manager commissioningPete to work on one of the shops bikes

time after that, and that was when I started racing.I put a 400cc motor in it, raced it, blew it up, rebuiltit and carried on like that.

R acing was put on the back burner for a whilewhen Pete went to university to studyEngineering Design. Despite being well qualified inhis chosen field after graduating, Pete did not followa regular career routine, rather he decided to carryon racing and to fund his habit he took to dispatchriding in London. He takes up the story of his exploitsduring that time: After university I got seriouslyinvolved in racing bikes, fast Japanese productionclass racers especially, but also track days, dragracing, anything that allowed me to go as fast as Ipossibly could. But in that race crowd tellingsomeone you liked Harleys was opening yourself upto ridicule.

I was dispatching in London as a way of paying

for my racing habit. I did 10 winters, and every yearId say Im not doing another winter. But in thesummer it was the best job in the world, basicallygetting paid to unofficially race all day long. Themoney was really good then as well. Two days workwas enough to be able to take the rest of the weekoff. It was easy to earn 500 in a week, and that wasa lot of money back then, more than enough to payfor a weekends racing.

While dispatch-riding may have been well paidit was also dangerous. After one too many of

Petes friends died in accidents related to eitherdispatch riding or racing he decided it was time toput motorcycles behind him. As he says: I had totake a break because I was constantly trying to gofaster and faster and forgetting the simple joy ofriding a motorbike for fun what its really allabout. He sold his bikes and embarked upon acareer in the IT industry. It was during this periodaway from bikes when he met Lisa, who was to havea significant impact on his life. Not only did Lisabecome Petes wife she also rekindled his interest inriding.

Petes return to motorcycling came about as adirect result of him marrying Lisa. The weddingvenue was Las Vegas, and the couple chose to hire aHarley-Davidson and get married at a ride-throughchapel. It was after the ceremony when Pete wasriding the Strip with Lisa as pillion that he had amoment of clarity.

It was the best time Ive ever had on a bike, ridingthe Strip after marrying Lisa in Vegas. When I first


Life-sized plans are being drawn up inpreparation to build a bike to take to the WorldChampionship of Custom Bike Building and thenon to Bonneville to race on the Salt Flats


Custom designs on timing covers are not justlimited to the Rocket Bobs logo

After 80 hours of work a combined one-piecemanifold, throttle body and velocity stack for aDyna project is still not finished

The Voodoo fender kits are one of Rocket Bobsbest selling lines and have shipped across the world

The brass oil tank caps are a matching line for thecompanys range of gas tank filler caps

Bank Robber took a class win in aLondon custom show affiliated to theWorld Championship program, but Petecould not take up the prize package of atrip to Sturgis due to the growth of thebusiness, meaning he could not take thetime out to travel to the USA

The Gas Light fuel level sight gauges completethe line of brass gas tank accessories availablefrom Rocket Bobs

started riding, however young I was, it wasnt aboutthe corners or doing wheelies or going as fast aspossible, it was just about riding, and that wasexcitement enough. And I got that feeling again onthat Fat Boy in Vegas. I knew then what I wanted todo, so I started to look at the scene. The Street Bobhad just been launched, and so I started to do myhomework. A year later I had built up a reputationon US bike forums and Id got myself a Street Bob,too.

T he forums that Pete was regularly posting onincluded H-D Riders and Harley-DavidsonOwners, where he was talking about the ideas hehad for bikes and possible changes to them and thenparts he had started to fabricate for use on his ownbike with a view to eventually making the partsavailable for sale. As is so often the way, it was notlong before a request for parts came Petes way andthe first Rocket Bobs product was sold. Despite beingbased in the UK, the first official sales was to acustomer in New York, who ordered a Pintail seatunit. The Pintail is a replacement seat unit thatremoves the stock fender struts and converts Dynamodels to single seaters. That customer, PaulOrlando, still has the Pintail seat unit and is now agood friend of Petes who sources dual throat carbsfor him like the one used on Gasd Rat. He has alsorecently supplied Pete with two more dual throatsthat Pete has plans for that include taking a bike toBonneville.

It was not only the internet that was being usedto promote Rocket Bobs when the business wasgetting started. Pete was also taking his own bikeout and showing it off. On one occasion he rode tohis local H-D dealer, Oxford Harley-Davidson, andonce there parked the bike up and left it with a stackof business cards tucked under the seat for peopleto help themselves. Unfortunately, no one took a

card, but the bike did get the attention of thedealerships manager who had a Rocker in store thathe was having trouble selling. After seeing Petesbike, complete with Pintail and Voodoo fender kitfitted, he asked Pete to take the Rocker away and seewhat he could do with it to freshen it up and makeit more sellable.

W hen Pete returned the bike it had a new seatand rear fender, mini turn signals, Big Radiusexhausts and lowered suspension, all of which wasenough for it to sell almost immediately. Soimpressed was the store manager with the results ofPetes work that he bought in another six Rockersthat he wanted Pete to work on. Unfortunately, assoon as he had purchased the Rockers the managerwas let go and the potential custom program wasshelved.

However, by this time Pete had already foundworkshop space where he could undertake the workon the Rockers. Around that time I was doing a lotof running, and I regularly used to run past a farm,and one day I stopped and asked the farmer if I couldrent a corner of one of his barns as workshop space.He let me use a corner of one of his barns rent freefor nearly three years. It was a great time, he nevercharged me anything the whole time I was there.Without him we wouldnt be here. We effectivelystarted Rocket Bobs on a credit card in that barn.

Despite not having the six Rockers to rework,Rocket Bobs soon found itself busy. Andy Hornsby,the editor of UK consumer magazine American-V,had seen the Rocker Pete had rebuilt at Oxford H-Dand subsequently featured it in the magazine withthe inevitable result that people started to take noteof Petes work. Pete is quick to point out how Andyhas continued to support him since then, stating:Whatever I did, Andy would feature in themagazine. Whatever new parts I brought out Andywould run editorial on them. He is one of thosepeople who has helped us out so much along overtime. Weve been really lucky with the people wevemet along the way.

T he help that Pete received from Andy included afront cover shot of Petes own Dyna and rollingtest bed Voodoo Child. It was also this bike that ledPete to the World Championship of Custom BikeBuilding. By his own admission Pete didnt at thetime know the Championship existed, as he simplydidnt read custom bike magazines, mainly due to hisbeing more interested in performance than paint and

chrome. When a customer suggested he enter oneof the Championships affiliate events, the bike hetook to the London show was Voodoo Child.

I took my Street Bob, which I thought wasamazing, to the Alexandra Palace show but as soonas I walked in I realized I need to up my game.because the bike had an all matt finish it just blendedinto the background.

Once I got back from that show I suddenly knewwhat I wanted to do. My next build, Blackbird, wentto another affiliate show and took third in class, andthat was great. Then after that there was a reallyquick build (Bank Robber), which was a class winnerat the Alexandra Palace show in 2012. That wontravel expenses for me to take it to the WorldChampionship in Sturgis.

O ne of the effects of winning the Sturgis prize atthe London affiliate show was that suddenly thedemand for Rocket Bobs, parts and customer bikebuilds suddenly and significantly increased, so muchso that Pete was unable to make the trip to Sturgisas he was unwilling to take the time out from


Rocket Bobs Shaved Nuts quickly and easily tidyup the top of the fork legs on Dyna models

Pete Pearson, Rocket Bobs founder, with a customfinished Voodoo rear fender due to ship to the USA

Lisa, Petes wife and business partner, is creditedwith the design of the Zombi bars

After posting a picture of a custom productionswingarm on Facebook, Pete immediatelyreceived an order from Australia for one



Plans for Gasd Rat,which took third placein the Freestyle class

at the 2013 WorldChampionship, includea rebuild and then aEuropean road triptaking in the Faro

Rally in 2014

customer work needed to travel to the US to competein the World Championship. It was also the same year that Rocket Bobs Cycle

Works moved to its present location, havingoutgrown the farmers barn and the small until it hadbeen based in for the previous year. Having been inthe current location for a little over 18 months, thebusiness once again needs more space and Pete andLisa are planning to add a mezzanine level inside theunit to allow more space, which will be used to carrya higher level of stock. The current situation with production parts is that

the company offers more lines than it shows on itswebsite, and there are more new options on the way.Each new piece is designed and developed in houseby Pete and Lisa, and then, when they are satisfiedwith the fit and finish, the CAD files are sent to alocal engineering company which handles theproduction runs. By contracting the production out itallows more time to concentrate on developing newparts and also work on customers bike builds andshop bikes.

The development of new parts is something thatPete enjoys, but it is not without problems, as heexplains: Its easy to make a one-off part, but tomake a part that can be reproduced and thenpackaged and sold is really difficult. Because thatproduction part is going to be fitted to someoneelses bike, you have to cover every eventuality. OurVoodoo fender kits should be really easy to fit, butsome of the feedback we get is from people askingthe most basic of questions. That is the problem, youhave to make everything as simple as possible.Having said that, Pete then went on to say that

the next part he would like to bring to production isa fairing with a heavily Japanese influenced design,and it is easy to imagine that the issue of making

that suitable for mass production and fitment tonumerous bikes will be extremely challenging.However, it would seem that taking on nearimpossible challenges are what drives Pete.Following his success in Essen, Germany, at the

World Championship, he has already begun work onhis next ground-up build. His plan is to take the biketo the 2014 World Championship, then take it toPendine Sands in Wales for a shakedown run at thespeed trial held on the beach there, before headingover to the US to Bonneville to compete at the BUBSpeed Trials on the Salt Flats. Early plans for the new bike include a 167ci

methanol-burning motor with the barrels, pistonsand heads all being made in-house. While others goto Bonneville to break records, Pete has other ideas:Im not that bothered about getting a record, but ifI detonate the engine thatll make me happy - to havegotten a bike so finely tuned that its bound toexplode.

H aving the bike detonate its engine is not whatcustom builders usually aspire to, but that is notall Pete would like to achieve with the bike as he alsowants to place higher in the World Championshipthan the third place he achieved with Gasd Rat. The fact that Gasd Rat placed so highly at the

World Championship has brought more publicity forRocket Bobs as the bike has been seen on numeroussites on the internet, and it is an area that Pete hasalways been keen on using. Without the internetRocket Bobs simply wouldnt have happened, saysPete, commenting on the impact modern technologyhas had on his business. Even before Facebook Iwas on bike forums the whole time pushing thebusiness. On Facebook recently I found a picture ofa swingarm we make, but dont advertise on thewebsite, and reposted it as a new picture on

Facebook and almost immediately had an order fromAustralia for one. Without things like Facebook wesimply wouldnt have that global reach.

T he potential use of Facebook to capture newmarkets can clearly be seen in the sales of RocketBobs parts internationally, with product shipping tocustomers across Europe, and in Australia, UAE,Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Brazil, Hawaii, Israel andPanama. This is in addition to 75 percent of all of thecompany output of parts that currently ships to theUSA. I knew there was a gap in the market. Everyone

was doing Softails, but the Street Bob rides reallywell, so I started developing parts for it and theysold, is how Pete sums up the ongoing and rapidsuccess of Rocket Bobs. He is then quick to add: Lisahas always run the business with me, we started ittogether. I dont know how she manages to help meout with the builds and then takes care of theaccounts and the general running of the businesstoo. She helped to design the Zombi bars for instanceand was there helping me all through the build ofGasd Rat.While Pete continues to develop the ideas he has

for new parts, Lisa is steering the business towardssteady growth and has overseen an increase incontracting out production of parts, allowing themto reduce lead times on deliveries and start listingparts in the Custom Chrome Europe catalog. Rocket Bobs has developed very quickly, but the

quality of its parts cannot be disputed when theshops own bikes, built using these parts, continuallyplace highly in international competitions, and withthe input of Pete drawing on his racing experienceand Lisas steadying hand, the companys continuedsuccess should be a certainty.

ROCKET BOBS CYCLE WORKSSwindon, Wiltshire UKTel: +44 (0)7714 [email protected]


The Rocket Bobs turn signals match thecompanys headlight, and both feature a thickbody to allow them to be custom-machined if

alternative designs are requested The Rocket Bobs trophy collection is growing as rapidly as the shops reputation and product line

Black Bird was Petes second personal custom build, and likehis other bikes, it too went on to be a show winner

PRODUCTS


TRASK has extended its line of parts for V-Rods with theintroduction of an improved clutch basket. Said to eliminate1lb of rotating mass, the new clutch basket is CNC machinedfrom billet 6061-T6 aluminum. In addition to being lighter, itis also claimed to be stronger than the stock cast aluminiumunit it replaces. The hard anodized basket is supplied withinstallation hardware and fits 2002-present V-Rods.

The option to convert to chain drive on a V-Rod is now easierthanks to the sprocket adaptor produced by Trask. The solidbillet adapter will fit any 530 flat sprocket to a V-Rod wheel.All necessary hardware is included and the adaptor fits 2007-present V-Rods.

TRASK PERFORMANCEPhoenix, Arizona, USATel: 623 879 8488

[email protected]

New V-Rod clutch basket is said toreduce weight

UNDER its BikeMaster partsand accessories brand,Bikers Choice hasavailable a brakebleeding tool, whichallows brakes to bebled by a singleperson. It operatesby attaching theincluded hose tothe brake nippleand bleeder tool, and once thebleeder is open the brake lever is pumpedto expel air in the system. The internal valvein the hose stops air from returning to the bleeder.A second new BikeMaster line are the companys

LED turn signals. The lights use eight ultra-brightLEDs each and measure 4in long, with a 1in wide

base. The lights are supplied in pairswith mounting hardware and

are only offered in a blackfinish.

BIKERS CHOICEFort Worth, Texas, USA

Tel: 817 258 [email protected]

www.bikerschoice.com

BAD Dads 957 taillights, which are CNC machinedfrom billet aluminum, hold a pair of super brightLED lights. They measure 912in long by 112in wideand are available in raw, black powder coat, orchrome finishes. An additional plug-n-play wiring harness with loadequalizer is available for easy installation.

BAD DAD CUSTOM FINISHESFort Wayne, Indiana, USATel: 260 407 [email protected]

Bad Dads 957 taillights

V-Rod wheel adaptorfor 530 flat sprockets

BikeMaster LED turn signalsand brake bleeding tool




RICKS Motorcycles, based in Baden-Baden,Germany, has already started production of customparts for the 2014 Harley model range with theintroduction of its short-cut tail end designedspecifically for the Breakout Softail.

The heavy-duty metal fender by Ricks House ofCustom is able to take both the rider and passenger(the latter with a pad), but has been designedprimarily as a single seat unit with a view of the 240rear tire used in the stock bike.

A special tank to seat cover is included in the kit,as are countersunk head bolts that fit the stockmounting screw holes. The addition of narrow

aftermarket indicators, a Ricks side-mount licenseplate and the belt guard cut to size are recommendedto complete the changes to the rear of the bike.

Two versions of the cut fender are available; theone shown and a second, which is 8cm longer. Thelatter is designed to provide more protection againstdirt and more space for a passenger.

RICKS MOTORCYCLES Baden-Baden, GERMANYTel: +49 (0) 7221 39 39 [email protected]

Breakout short-cut tail-end kit

SUPERTRAPP Industries has released theJayBrake J-6 Ultra rear caliper, which hasbeen designed to fit on 2008 onward H-DTouring models.The caliper features six progressively sizedpistons to provide improved modulationand stopping power. The caliper re-uses the stock brake line and canbe installed without having toremove the rear tire. J-6 Ultra rear calipers are engineeredwith a six-piston differential bore design foroptimal performance and pad wear. Thedual seal design in the machined billet

aluminum caliper utilizes a wiper seal. SuperTrapp is making the JayBrake calipersavailable in clear satin anodized or black

satin anodized finishes.

SUPERTRAPP INDUSTRIESCleveland, Ohio, USATel: 216 265 [email protected]

Differential bore rear calipers for '08 and up tourers

DRAG Specialties latest selection of parts releasesincludes Softail passenger floorboard mount kits.Available ion a choice of black or chrome, the allinclusive kits are designed for 00-13 FXST and Cand FLST and C models (except FLS, FLSTF, B and C,FLSTSE, FXS, FXSB and SE, FSCW and C and FXSTD).The fitting kits will work with Drag Specialties

passenger floorboards or H-D OEM passengerfloorboards.

The laydown license plate mount from DragSpecialties replaces the original upright mount, andit is available in a choice of two materials; black steelor black billet aluminum. Both options accept moststandard-size license plate frames and both are

made in the USA. The laydown mount boltsto the mounting tab on the OEM taillight,and each kit includes a supportbracket and hardware and fits 97-03 FLSTS and 05-07 FLSTCmodels.

Regular Drag Specialtiescollaborator Don Hotop hasdesigned a new mirror for the company. Finished ingloss black, the oval mirror can be mounted on eitherthe left or the right side. The mirrors are made frombillet aluminum, and the mirror head measures5 x 2in with a 514in stem.

No tools are needed for the install of the new DragSpecialties EZ mount front solo seats. Manufacturedfrom molded polyurethane foam, the seats arecovered with solar-reflective leather in the seatingarea and automotive-grade vinyl on the sides. A fullycarpeted bottom and rubber bumpers help to protect

the bikes paint. Theseats fit 00-07 FLSTSand C, 05-13 FLSTN and

07-13 FLSTC models.FLSTN models require removal of seat rail and

luggage rack, while the FLSTS and C models requireremoval of seat rail on selected year applications.Stitching options on the seats are Smooth style orFlame style.

DRAG SPECIALITIESJanesville, Wisconsin, USATel: 608 758 [email protected]

DRAG SPECIALTIES EUROPEKonz, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)6501 9695 2000www.partseurope.eu

Latest options from Drag SpecialtiesNo tools are needed to install the DragSpecialties EZ mount front solo seat

The laydown license plate mount replaces thebikes original upright mount

The Softail passenger floorboard mount kits workwith Drag Specialties passenger floorboards orH-D OEM passenger floorboards


Don Hotop worked withDrag Specialties on thedesign of a new mirror



VANCE & Hines has designed a version of itsexisting Big Radius 2-into-2 exhaust to fitboth the Softail Breakout and CVOBreakout.Features of the latest version of the exhaustinclude radius curved louvered baffles, fullcoverage heat shields, and a flat-planemounting panel for the 12mm oxygensensors. This repositions the sensor deeperinto the exhaust stream, providingenhanced data feedback to the ECU.This version of the Vance & Hines Big Radius2-into-2 can be ordered in a choice of blackor chrome finishes.

VANCE & HINESSanta Fe Springs, California, USATel: 562 921 [email protected]

MAG EUROPE LTDDenton, Manchester, UKTel: +44 (0)161 337 [email protected]

Big Radius 2-into-2 for Softail and CVO Breakouts


A repositioned 12mm oxygen sensor is saidto deliver enhanced ECU data feedback

RIVERA Primos HedLED rangeof headlights combines a highend halogen headlight withbuilt-in LEDs for use as eitherturn signals (if legal) orrunning lights.

The HedLED range includesthe chromed aluminumMighty Magnum, a 9in longbullet style light with a built-invisor over the 534in diameterheadlight. It features a H4halogen bulb (60/55w) with athree-bar clear lens and RiveraPrimos proprietary LED ring for running lights or turnsignals.

The Magnum line continues with the MiniMagnum, which is 7in long and has an externalbezel, H4 halogen bulb (60/55w), Tri Bar, clear lensand LED ring for running lights or turn signals.

For those who do not want a chromed Magnumheadlight the company offers both the MightyMagnum and Mini Magnum in a matt black finish.

Rivera Primos Flamethrower Max uses the samechrome body and halogen light as the Mighty

Magnum, but a lsoincorporates an amber halointo the halogen. The high-intensity halo can be kepton at all times as a runninglight.

The RFB HID from RiveraPrimo is a HID (high intensitydischarge) headlight, withall of the necessary

electronics built into the housing. It has all theadvantages of the Mighty and Mini Magnums, plusthe brightness of an HID, with the LEDs placed in thebillet headlight bezel.

The Alien Black is a variation of the RFB HIDheadlight, which uses a halogen bulb rather than anHID. Its bezel is powder coated in matt black, whilethe body is powder coated gloss black. As with allthe companys HedLED lighting systems, it has thesignature split ring or super bright amber LEDs thatcan be used as turn signals or running lights.

RIVERA PRIMOWhittier, California, USATel: 562 907 [email protected]

Rivera Primo headlightsThe Alien Black is a variation of

the RFB HID headlight, which uses ahalogen bulb rather than an HID

The Mighty Magnum matt blackis also available in chrome as well

as the smaller sized version - the Mini Magnum

NOTED Italian parts and accessory designerand manufacturer Rebuffini Cycles ofBergamo, Italy, have released newly designedAtlantis forward and hand controls.Available with half inch brake mastercylinders for single disc applications, or 916inch brake master cylinders for dual discapplications, they are available in polished,chromed, black anodized or black anodizedcontrast metal finishes. They can be usedwith cable or hydraulic clutches, and two orthree button switch housings can be addedto each side.Rebuffini say that the racing version oftheir Atlantis forward controls is a musthave for the best riders.

Featuring an 1116 inch master cylinder withhidden master cylinder linkage and foldingfoot rests, Rebuffini have used rollerbearings on all pivot points for precisionactuation of the brake and shift leverswithout any slop or play.

Forward control kits are available for allSoftail models (pre-99 and 2000-up) andextended one inch or three inch versions.

REBUFFINI CYCLESCasazza, BG, ITALYTel: +39 035 811 740 Fax: +39 035 824 563 Email: [email protected]

Hand and forward controls feature Italian stylingand precision



BC Battery Controller has launched what itclaims to be the worlds first ever universalcharger for lead-acid and LiFePo4 batteries.Lithium batteries are gaining in popularity,but manufacturer Forelettronica say that it isneither efficient nor safe to charge andmaintain them with traditional lead-acidchargers (traditional or smart), as they coulddamage the battery and endanger the user.However, the company says that its new BCBattery Controller brand 'BC Duetto' is an all-in-one smart charger with two specific andseparate altorithms for the differing needs oflead-acid and LiFeP04 12V batteries.The unit features two different chargingprograms, lead-acid mode and LiFePO4mode. The program selection is easy andintuitive with an innovative Easy Plug-inSystem, which just requires the user to putthe clamps together and to connect thedevice to the power supply to switch fromlead-acid mode to LiFePO4 mode or viceversa. The active charging mode is shown ona LED bar, and the last selected option willalways be held in memory for later usage.The lead-acid charging mode features anautomatic eight-step charging and testingprogram, which allows it to recover deeplydischarged batteries (starting from 1.5V),recharge, desulfate and maintain all kindsof lead-acid 12V batteries (including sealed,VRLA, AGM and gel batteries) and even torecognize defective batteries, which are nolonger able to retain the charge.As a LiFePO4 charger, BC Duetto executes aseven-step algorithm which allows a fastand efficient charging of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries, and charge balancingbetween the battery cells and maintenanceof an optimum state of charge even for longperiods. Batteries are monitored by the internalmicroprocessor during the whole chargingprocess, allowing the user to keep thedevice always connected.

FORELETTRONICATel: +39 02 [email protected]

'BC Duetto'universalsmart chargerfor lead-acidand lithiumapplications


SPECIALIST workshop equipment manufacturerMarolo Test has introduced a new version of itsrespected ModuLift, specified for the Harley-Davidson Tri Glide.

Based on the companys patented modular liftplatform, this new version of an established top sellerbuilds on the success that the company has had withthe ATV/Quad version of a lift program that is basedaround six removable plates for 2- 3- or 4-wheelvehicle versatility.

Marolo Test first introduced their ModuLiftconcept in 2005 and manufacture and assemble allthe major components in-house and with selectedsuppliers near their Cholet headquarters near Nantesin western France.

Specified to meet or exceed all European andinternational type approvals and certifications, allMarolo lifts are available in a choice of pneumatic orhydraulic power. However, 80 percent of our salesare pneumatic because of the ease of use, reliabilityand cost-effectiveness of pneumatic power,Marolos International Sales Director Raphael Girardtold AMD Magazine when we visited their factoryearlier this year.

The company was founded in 1958 and is believedto have been the first, or at least is certainly amongthe very first, to have introduced what we now knowas dynamometer technology into the motorcycleindustry.

Still a leading European manufacturer of dynamometers, these days in conjunction withDaniel Fuchs, the Marolo Test program also includesinnovative turnkey workshop solutions and theaward-winning MaroloBio solvent-free bacteriabased parts cleaning system.

Marolo Test have an established importer anddistributor network, who will be carrying this newproduct line in addition to the full range of existingMarolo Test workshop equipment, including theirdynamometers. However, the company does haveopenings for some additional importers/distributorsin some countries, and would also be happy to hearfrom any specialist Harley aftermarket, trike industry,and custom v-twin market specialists.

www.marolotest.com

New Harley trike lift meets worldwideapproval standards

MIKUNIS HSR42performance carburetor kitsare claimed to offer a 25percent increase in powerand torque when used withan aftermarket exhaustsystem. The HSR smoothborecarburetors offer the high airflow levels, while providinghighly accurate fuelmetering, more power, andprecision throttle response.The carbs are designed withan eight-roller bearing flatthrottle slide assembly forsmooth throttle control withreduced effort. Mikunisadjustable accelerator pumpprovides instant throttleresponse in any riding orperformance application, anda high capacity float bowl

prevents fuel starvation, evenunder full throttle applications.Mikuni offers two differentHSR42 performance carb kits forSportsters and Buells. One, justfor Sportsters, includes a specialairbox backing plate to workwith the stock oval cover and aScreamin Eagle high flowreplacement filter. The other,without the backing plate,works on both Buells andSportsters with an aftermarketperformance air filter assembly.Both kits work with the stockpush-pull throttle cableassembly.

MIKUNI AMERICANCORPORATIONNorthridge, California, USATel: 818 885 1242www.mikunipower.com

Mikuni HSR42 carb kits for Sportsters and Buells

www.AMDchampionship.com34 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - NOVEMBER 2013



HELIBARS has introduced a version of its patented,four-way adjustable Mini Rebel multi-axishandlebars for use on Harley-Davidsons V-Rodmodels.

Mini Rebel handlebars have two multi-axis, CNC-machined, billet-aluminum pivots on each side thatoffer four ergonomic adjustments: height, reach,wrist angle and width. Up to 2in taller than stock,Mini Rebels can transform the bikes riding position,and the bars pivot to give up to 4in of rearward reachmovement, depending on wrist angle.

The adjustable wrist angle rotation is said tominimize upper-body fatigue by allowing riders tomore easily support their weight with less muscleache.

Installation of the Mini Rebels is simply a case ofremoving the stock one-piece bar and then boltingthe Mini Rebels directly to top triple tree.

The Mini Rebel system is equipped with mountingplates and a lower mounting bar made from steel.Its aluminum handlebars are pre-drilled to mate withswitch housings and have threaded ends to easilymount bar-end weights. The Mini Rebels comefinished in chrome or black powder coating.

HELI MODIFIED INCCornish, Maine, USATel: 800 859 [email protected]

Mini Rebel comfort-adjustablehandlebars for V-Rod


High velocity billet aircleaner used K&N filter PARTS AND ACCESSORIESRC COMPONENTS latest addition toits product line is the Truflo highvelocity air cleaner. The new design incorporates a frontflow K&N filter encased in a billetaluminum housing, which thecompany says has been designed tomaximize air flow and performance.The low profile air cleaner staystucked in close to the motorwithout sacrificing performance, yetit still incorporates hidden breatherports, which are machined into thebacking plate, eliminating the needfor hoses and brackets. RCComponents is offering the Truflo ina choice of chrome or blackpowdercoat.

RC COMPONENTSBowling Green, Kentucky, USATel: 270 842 [email protected]

KRYAKYN has created a wide range of accessoriesfor use on the Victory motorcycles.

For use on 98-07 models, and 08-13 models(except with cruise controls beneath switchhousing), the Kryakyn Cruise-MateMotorcycle Throttle Cruise Assist for Victorymotorcycles locks the throttle with a 14 turn of thelever. The spring-loaded spline is said to make fine-tuning easy. The Cruise-Mate can be ordered in achoice of black or chrome finishes.

The right angle design of the Kryakyn Cruise pegsfor front down tubes is said to allow the peg to bepositioned for easy reach and comfort. The pegs areavailable to fit all 03-13 Victory Cruisers with112in front down tubes

The saddlebag front kick accents have beendesigned to help prevent unsightly scuffs andscratches. The accents are made of rubber with achrome inlay and fit all Cross Country, CrossCountry Tour and Hard-Ball models.

A second simple chrome accent is the fairingeyebrow. Made of lightweight, chrome plated ABS,it fits all Cross Country and Cross Country Tourmodels.

The Kinetic footpegs, which can be used onVictory models with suitable adaptors, featurevibration dampening rubber and a contrastingchrome or black finish. Kryakyn has adaptors to fitthe pegs to Victory motorcycles.

Kryakyn states that its Super Deluxe WoloBad Boy horn kit has twice the output and a muchbetter sound than the standard Victory cruiser hornit replaces. The kit is a plug and play installation, andfeatures a heavy-duty, maintenance-free compressorto power the 118 decibel dual-tone air horn.

KURYAKYN USASomerset, WITel: +1 715 247 5008www.kuryakyn.com

MAG EUROPE LTDDenton, Manchester, UKTel: +44 (0)161 337 4390www.mageurope.eu

THE range of electric speed shifter kitsoffered by Pingel has been expanded toinclude an option that works on 2014 FLTouring models, including the factory Trikes. In operation the kit electronically suspendsthe ignition system while simultaneouslyshifting the transmission to allow smoothgear shifts up or down at the push of abutton. Clutch use is eliminated except forstarting and stopping, however, the abilityto clutch and shift normally is retained. The complete bolt-on kit contains Pingelsslim line, dual-button handlebar bracket

with polished finish, miniature, solid-statecontrol modules, wiring harness, chromedshift cylinder, polished mounting bracketand complete instructions. Pingel is also able to offer electric speedshifter kits for use on the 2014 Sportster883 and Dyna with mid-mount controls.

PINGEL ENTERPRISEAdams, Wisconsin, USATel: 608 339 [email protected]

Electric shifter kit for 2014 FL

Kryakyn accessories for Victory models

Cruise pegs

Cruise-Mate

Wolo Bad Boy Horn

Front kick accents

Kinetic footpeg

Fairing eyebrow


W&W has added to its product range with theBossley Reventon exhaust by Easyriders.Designed for use on 91 and later Dyna models and84 and onward Softails, the exhaust features 134instainless steel headers, and includes bracket, clampand small parts. The Bossley Reventon, which is nothomologated, can be purchased in polished orpainted dull black finishes. A new tire option being offered by W&W is the

Dunlop Trailmax, a tire capable of being used ongravel roads but still comfortable and quiet whenused on tarmac. Designed for use with an inner tube,

it is available in sizes 120/90-1865T TT and 100/90-19 57 T TT.

The range of parts fromIK Works being offered byW&W has expanded withthe introduction of thecompanys OEM style footpegs and shift pegs. The45mm diameter foot pegs fitall bikes with factory stylefemale 716in mounts. The malemounting portion is made from

solid steel and features the fold-updesign of FX/XL passenger pegs. Available in a choiceof black or cream, the foot-pegs are suppliedcomplete with a matching shift peg. Also available from the IK Works range are Type 1

handlebar grips. Made using a special rubbermaterial, which is used for body seals in theautomotive industry, the grips are 107mm in lengthwith an overall diameter of 34mm. Color choices areblack, cream, red and blue. The new part options from IK Works continue with

the introduction of its idle adjusters. The extendedadjuster screws replace the stock fitting on S&S orLinkert carbs, removing the need to use a screwdriver. The cadmium plated steel adjusters areavailable to fit either S&S B, D, L, and two-throatcarburetors and Linkert carbs, or S&S Super E and Gcarburetors.W&W Cycles KR style solo seat is a thin, racing

style version of its K-model solo saddle. It is a customversion of the original KR seat with modified baseplate, which can be mounted with T-bar and seat postor with custom mounts. It features a leather cover, ina choice of black, dark brown, or tan, on a blackpainted steel base.

W&W CYCLESWuerzburg, GERMANY

Tel: +49 (0)931 250 61 16(01149 931 250 6116 from the US)

[email protected]

New products at W&W

Dunlops Trailmax tires canbe ridden on graveltracks as well ason regular road

Automotive grade rubber is used for the IK Workshandlebar grips

S&S Super E and G carburetors can be fitted withan idle adjuster form IK Works

IK Works foot pegs are supplied complete with amatching shift peg

W&W Cycles KR style solo saddle is a thin, racingstyle version of its K-model solo saddle

The Bossley Reventon exhaust by Easyriders is designed for use on 91 and later Dyna models


CRC Custom Parts has introduced a newhard case for carrying an iPhone 5 and 5Son a motorcycle. The case includes an adaptor to allow it tomount on any CRC GPS holder (a selectionof which can be found on the CRC website).Splash-proof and vibration dampening, the

case has sealed connectors for bothheadphone and charging cable, and is 360degrees rotatable to allow an iPhone 5 tobe used as a navigation system on the bike.

CRC Custom PartsMarburg, GERMANYTel: 06421- [email protected]

ZIPPERS describes its Muscle 103ci kit as easy toinstall and is said to deliver a combination ofimproved performance with engine durability.

Designed for use with high octane pump gas, theMuscle 103ci kit works with stock 96 or 103ci TwinCam engines to create a smooth, linear power curve.

This kit is a drop-on package, and comes completewith Zippers high flow CNC-ported head machining,precision cylinder boring and honing with forgedpistons, Red Shift performance cams and dual-pistoncam chain tensioners, ThunderMax EFI withAutoTune and MAXFlow air cleaner assembly.

ZIPPERS PERFORMANCE PRODUCTSElkridge, Maryland,

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