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MOOSE RACING<br />

E X C E L L E N C E


For more high performance off -road products, racewear styles and<br />

colorways please visit www.mooseracing.com. Moose Racing products<br />

are only available through your local, authorized <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> dealer.


WWW.MOOSERACING.COM


Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: Don Emde<br />

Designer: Morgan Williams<br />

Phone: 951-707-5960<br />

email: morgan@mwgraphicdesign.com<br />

Editor: Jennifer Rose<br />

Art Director: Morgan Williams<br />

Copy Editor: Tracy Emde<br />

Contributing Writers: Bettina Antony, Joe Colombero,<br />

Joe Kress, Jerry Smith, Mattijs te Riele<br />

Contributing Photographers: Bettina Antony, CDS Services,<br />

PROJECT:<br />

PARTS Magazine Jonty EUROPE Edmunds/KTM logo - final Images,<br />

Andrew Wheeler<br />

Thanks also to everyone at <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>, <strong>Parts</strong> Unlimited, Drag Specialties<br />

and Edge Advertising for your assistance and support!<br />

To our readers: Editorial space in this publication has been offered on an “advertorial” basis. While we<br />

have done our best to check the facts, our readers should be aware that the responsibility for accuracy<br />

rests with the manufacturers, vendors or sponsors who provided the information to us. – Publisher.<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> Magazine is published by Don Emde Inc., 92 Argonaut, Suite 160, Aliso Viejo, CA. 92656<br />

USA. Copyright © 2011 by Don Emde Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced<br />

or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording,<br />

or by any information storage or retrieval system without permission from the publisher. Don Emde Inc.<br />

cannot take responsibility for lost or misdirected mail. Don Emde Inc. assumes no liability for any material<br />

published herein. All statements and information are the responsibility of the authors and sponsors.<br />

DANI PEDROSA<br />

Publishing office: 92 Argonaut, Suite 160, Aliso Viejo, CA. 92656 USA<br />

Phone: 001-949-215-4780<br />

Fax: 001-949-215-9042<br />

E-Mail: Info@<strong>Parts</strong>Mag.com<br />

Web at: www.partsmag.com<br />

Printed in Germany<br />

NOTICE: <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> does not sell direct to the public. To purchase products seen<br />

in this magazine, please see your dealer.<br />

DEALERS!: Register today as a <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> dealer for convenient 24/7 online<br />

ordering at: www.partseurope.eu or call: 0049 (0) 6501 96950<br />

CoNtENts<br />

Fall 2011 H Vol. 2 #3<br />

DEPARTMENTS<br />

» 6 Editor’s Page<br />

» 8 News & Events<br />

» 56 <strong>Parts</strong> Department<br />

ON THE COVER:<br />

» 18 Moose Racing: Off-Road Excellence<br />

(David Knight cover photo courtesy of Jonty Edmunds/KTM Images)<br />

EVENT REPORTS<br />

REVISION DATE:<br />

» 8/18/2010 12 <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> Rep Training & Events<br />

SPECIAL FEATURES<br />

» 40 Q&A With Dani Pedrosa<br />

PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

» 22 Moose Utility Division<br />

» 26 Performance Machine<br />

» 28 Pro-X<br />

» 30 Thor<br />

» 32 Feuling<br />

» 34 Vance & Hines<br />

» 36 Moose Racing<br />

» 38 Bobster<br />

» 39 Drag Specialties Clutches<br />

» 42 Icon<br />

» 44 Icon<br />

» 46 Drag Specialties Seats<br />

» 48 Daytona Twin-Tec<br />

» 49 Slime<br />

» 50 Moto-Master<br />

» 52 Thor<br />

» 54 Cometic<br />

» 58 Drag Specialties Batteries<br />

» 60 Drag Specialties Cables<br />

» 62 Drag Specialties Oil<br />

Andrew Wheeler Photo<br />

» 40 It Don’t Come Easy<br />

Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa from<br />

Barcelona has previously won the 125cc World<br />

Championship and twice captured the 250cc<br />

title. So is has been his goal to complete the<br />

trilogy with a MotoGP championship. The 2011<br />

season started well, with a podium finish in all<br />

of the first three races of the year, including one<br />

victory. But don’t start any celebrating just yet.


WE WANT YOU!<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> GmbH, is fully owned by the American LeMans Corporation, owner of market leaders<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> Unlimited and DRAG Specialties. We are looking for people to join our team at our new <strong>Europe</strong>an<br />

motorcycle parts and accessories distribution centre:<br />

Experienced purchasers for the powersport segment (f/m)<br />

Sales professionals (f/m)<br />

- for our internal call center<br />

- as independent field sales agents for all <strong>Europe</strong>an countries<br />

Management assistants (f/m)<br />

- for sales<br />

- for purchasing<br />

More positions available on our website<br />

You:<br />

- have good knowledge of motorcycle accessories<br />

- are able to demonstrate relevant qualifications<br />

- have a very good command of the English language<br />

- posses additional language skills<br />

- work well in a team<br />

- have a high degree of flexibility<br />

Please send your CV by e-mail to<br />

hr@partseurope.eu<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> GmbH<br />

Sebastian Dobner<br />

Conrad-Roentgen-Str. 2<br />

54332 Konz/Trier<br />

WE SUPPORT THE SPORT ®<br />

PARTS EUROPE PHONE:<br />

+49 (0) 6501 9695-2000<br />

PARTS EUROPE FAX:<br />

+49 (0) 6501 9695-2650<br />

PARTS EUROPE E-MAIL:<br />

SALES@PARTSEUROPE.EU<br />

PARTS EUROPE 24/7 ONLINE STORE:<br />

WWW.PARTSEUROPE.EU


EDITOR’S PAGE<br />

Designer: Morgan Williams<br />

Phone: 951-707-5960<br />

email: morgan@mwgraphicdesign.com<br />

In This Issue<br />

b y D o n E m d e<br />

PROJECT:<br />

PARTS Magazine EUROPE logo - final<br />

REVISION DATE:<br />

8/18/2010<br />

Continuing with our profiles and introduction of key<br />

brands now sold in <strong>Europe</strong> by <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>, in this<br />

issue we are featuring Moose Racing and its sister<br />

brand, Moose Utility Division. Moose got its start<br />

in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado almost twenty years<br />

ago when a Honda dealer got the attention of <strong>Parts</strong> Unlimited<br />

about the line of useful products for trail riders that he<br />

had created. Seeing the potential, <strong>Parts</strong> Unlimited acquired<br />

the line, brought it in-house and built it into not only one,<br />

but two powerhouse brands for riders of motorcycles, ATVs<br />

and UTVs.<br />

Moose Racing-sponsored rider<br />

David Knight. Photo courtesy of<br />

Jonty Edmunds/KTM images.<br />

Products carrying the Moose brand range from top end<br />

riding gear, as used by top international stars such as<br />

David Knight (who is seen on our front cover) to handy<br />

products that bolt on to two and four-wheel sport vehicles.<br />

A specialty of Moose Racing is the range of riding gear for<br />

many different types of conditions. From the heat of the<br />

deserts to cold and inclement weather, there is a Moose<br />

outfit perfect for whatever Mother Nature throws at you.<br />

There is also an in-depth line of Moose Hard <strong>Parts</strong>, with<br />

replacement parts that are engineered to be better than the<br />

stock OEM part, and are often priced lower as well.<br />

The Moose Utility Division (M.U.D.) offers a very diverse<br />

selection of accessories to upgrade a Yamaha Rhino or<br />

Polaris RZR, as well as snow plows and other winter related<br />

products. Be sure to check out the stories about the lines<br />

starting on page 18.<br />

Racing is in full swing this time of year and many <strong>Parts</strong><br />

<strong>Europe</strong> riders are having a great season. For one, however,<br />

it is a season he hopes 2011 is a season he hopes he can<br />

forget. That rider is MotoGP star Dani Pedrosa. The young<br />

Repsol Honda rider suffered a broken shoulder late in the<br />

2010 season and he had worked hard in the off-season<br />

to get his body back into shape. Unfortunately, when the<br />

racing started this spring Dani felt pain and discomfort that<br />

he knew was not normal. Thus began a season of extreme<br />

highs and frustrating lows. Don’t miss the interview (starting<br />

on page 40) that photographer Andrew Wheeler conducted<br />

with Dani in the middle of it all.<br />

Some racers are having a very successful season. Namely<br />

Motocross racers Steven Frossard and Tommy Seale, who<br />

swept both classes at the French Grand Prix held in June.<br />

These two are outfitted in THOR gear this season, as are<br />

top runners such as David Philippaerts, Gautier Paulin, Max<br />

Anstie, and others.<br />

There are many brands represented in this issue. We hope<br />

you will take the time to read about the many products<br />

we have featured; Moose Racing, Moose Utility Division,<br />

Performance Machine, Pro-X, THOR, Feuling, Vance & Hines,<br />

Bobster, Drag Clutches, ICON, Drag Seats, Daytona Twin-Tec,<br />

Slime, Moto-Master, Cometic, Drag Batteries, Cables and Oil.<br />

Ride safe!<br />

Publisher / Editor-in-Chief<br />

6 PARTS EUROPE MAGAZINE H FAll 2011 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •


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NEWS EVENTS<br />

AND<br />

THOR Riders Sweep French MX GP<br />

Story by Glen Dempsey. Photos by CDS.<br />

THOR riders scored a double<br />

victory in the MX1 and MX2<br />

classes at round 5 of the FIM<br />

Motocross World championship.<br />

Yamaha Monster Energy’s Steven<br />

Frossard and ClS Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s<br />

Tommy Searle both won their maiden<br />

GP’s on French soil in front of 30,000<br />

spectators at the Saint Jean D’Angely<br />

circuit.<br />

Frossard’s 1-2 score had the partisan<br />

crowd on its feet as the 23 year-old<br />

rode a flawless first moto and a super<br />

hard-fought moto 2 to claim his first<br />

Yamaha Monster Energy’s Steven Frossard speeds to a MX1 moto victory at Saint D’Angely.<br />

ever MX1 overall victory. His Yamaha<br />

Monster Energy and THOR teammate<br />

David Philippaerts was arguably the<br />

fastest rider on the track and looked<br />

set to strike for the lead in moto one<br />

when he made a small mistake and<br />

went down, ending up having to settle<br />

for 3rd. A crash on the opening lap of<br />

the second moto ruined the Italian’s<br />

chances of a podium. A huge French<br />

welcome to Ben Townley saw the New<br />

Zealander put on a great show and on<br />

the final lap of moto 2 the kiwi was set<br />

for an amazing 4th overall finish when<br />

he crossed lines with Max Nagl and<br />

went down. Townley was unhurt in the<br />

crash, but retired from the event.<br />

Tommy Searle gave his French ClS<br />

Pro Circuit team more than enough<br />

reason to celebrate at their home GP.<br />

The gutsy Brit rode a brilliant second<br />

moto to move from 4th into the lead<br />

and secure his first GP overall win of<br />

the season. Searle was joined on the<br />

podium by fellow THOR racer, Gautier<br />

Paulin. The stylish Frenchman looked<br />

to be the GP winner at the halfway<br />

point of moto 2; however Searle’s move<br />

...continued on page 10<br />

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FLEX YOUR ENGINE<br />

What Oil do I sell to my<br />

Customer?<br />

It’s a busy Saturday afternoon and your<br />

customer comes up to your parts counter<br />

looking for oil and a fi lter for his Triumph<br />

Scrambler. That’s easy, right? But you<br />

aren’t a Triumph dealer and he doesn’t<br />

remember how much oil he needs. What<br />

do you do?<br />

What about the customer that needs to<br />

know how much oil to put in the forks<br />

of his 1980 Honda GL1100 Gold Wing?<br />

Your spec book doesn’t go back that far.<br />

You could just guess how much or what<br />

type to use but you risk doing damage to<br />

your customer’s vehicle and creating bad<br />

feelings. What can you do?<br />

Flex Your Profi ts with the<br />

Bel-Ray Lubricant Advisor.<br />

What is the Lubricant Advisor?<br />

It is a great feature on<br />

Bel-Ray’s website (www.belray.com).<br />

ADVERTISEMENT<br />

BELRAY.COM<br />

How does it work?<br />

Simply by clicking the Lubricant Advisor<br />

Link in the Powersports Tab you will be<br />

directed to a high tech multi-function<br />

section of our website that will give you<br />

not only the quantity of oil required but<br />

the recommended Bel-Ray product and<br />

the service intervals as well.<br />

Best of all it is quick and easy to use.<br />

Simply enter the make, model and type<br />

of your motorcycle, ATV or scooter and<br />

the Lubricant Advisor automatically<br />

recommends the best possible Bel-Ray<br />

product for each application based on<br />

OEM recommendations.<br />

Because Bel-Ray is a global company<br />

you’ll not only fi nd the Big 5 OEM<br />

but vehicles from a wide variety of<br />

manufacturers from A-Z and everywhere<br />

in between.<br />

So bookmark the link to the Lubricant<br />

Advisor today.<br />

http://www.belray.com/lubricant_advisor


NEWS EVENTS<br />

...continued from page 8<br />

10<br />

into the lead gave him the extra points<br />

to take victory. Fellow countryman and<br />

THOR teammate, Max Anstie rode a<br />

very strong moto 2 to end his French<br />

debut in 6th.<br />

Tommy Searle said, “The team is doing a<br />

great job to give me a winning bike; we<br />

made some changes to the suspension<br />

Race Results<br />

AND<br />

MX1 GP Overall (top 10):<br />

1. Frossard, Steven* France Yamaha<br />

2. Cairoli, Antonio Italy KTM<br />

3. Desalle, Clement Belgium Suzuki<br />

4. Boog, Xavier France Kawasaki<br />

5. Bobryshev, Evgeny Russia Honda<br />

6. de Dycker, Ken Belgium Honda<br />

7. Nagl, Maximilian Germany KTM<br />

8. Goncalves, Rui Portugal Honda<br />

9. Philippaerts, David* Italy Yamaha<br />

10. Leok, Tanel Estonia TM<br />

MX2 GP Overall (top 10):<br />

1. Searle, Tommy* Great Britain Kawasaki<br />

2. Osborne, Zachary USA Yamaha<br />

3. Paulin, Gautier* France Yamaha<br />

4. Herlings, Jeffrey Netherlands KTM<br />

5. Roczen, Ken Germany KTM<br />

6. Aubin, Nicolas France KTM<br />

7. Tonus, Arnaud Switzerland Yamaha<br />

8. Roelants, Joel Belgium KTM<br />

9. Kullas, Harri Finland Yamaha<br />

10. Anstie, Max* Great Britain Kawasaki<br />

* THOR-sponsored riders<br />

this morning and it worked. I made a<br />

couple of mistakes early in the first race<br />

but I was the fastest at the end of the<br />

race. When I saw Roczen rolling about<br />

on the ground on the first lap of race<br />

two I felt bad for him, but I had to take<br />

full advantage. I said to myself ‘This<br />

one is mine now.’ I’m so happy to give<br />

THOR-sponsored Gautier Paulin flies high<br />

on the Monster Energy MX2 Yamaha.<br />

Jean-Jacques, Gael and the rest of the<br />

team this victory in their home GP but<br />

we are getting stronger every week<br />

and I now need to win more races if I’m<br />

going to win this championship.”<br />

» For more info on the 2011 FIM Motocross<br />

World Championship, log onto:<br />

http://www.motocrossmx1.com<br />

Britain’s Tommy Searle scored the overall MX2 win for his<br />

French-based CLS Pro Circuit Kawasaki team.<br />

Gautier Paulin is greeted warmly<br />

by his home crowd after taking<br />

3rd place overall in MX2.<br />

PARTS EUROPE MAGAZINE H FAll 2011 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •


Arie Vos Wins at Vvarsselring with Moto-Master<br />

Dutch Superbike rider Arie Vos continued his winning<br />

streak in June when he won the fifth Dutch<br />

Superbike race of 2011 at the rapid Varsselring<br />

road-circuit at Hengelo in the Netherlands. The<br />

labour Force Racing Team driver made a perfect start<br />

from pole position and immediatly pulled away from the<br />

competition. After a few laps Chris Burns (on Moto-Master<br />

equipped Honda CBR1000RR) came close, but Vos countered<br />

immediately and pulled even farther away from the<br />

competition, ensuring yet another Dutch Superbike win.<br />

Afterwards Arie Vos said: “It was a perfect weekend at<br />

NEWS EVENTS<br />

Hengelo. In the first free practice on Thursday I had a fast<br />

pace and kept it all weekend long. After the starting lights<br />

went out I immediately found a good rhythm and could<br />

pull away first from Raymond Schouten and then from Chris<br />

Burns. The Moto-Master 5.5mm Flame brake rotors on my<br />

BMW S1000RR did the job perfectly as the street layout of<br />

Hengelo is much tougher on the brakes than the average<br />

closed circuit layout. I use SBS Dual Carbon pads, together<br />

with my Moto-Master 5.5mm racing Flame rotors and it<br />

proved to be the winning combination.”<br />

» For more about Moto-Master log onto: http://www.moto-master.com<br />

Choose one of our existing audio kits, or design your own<br />

using our online videos at www.hogtunes.com<br />

WWW.HOGTUNES.COM | 705-719-6361<br />

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EVENT REPORT<br />

12<br />

Vendor Training at <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong><br />

Story and photos by Bettina Antony<br />

Two days of first hand news: the first vendor training<br />

event saw nearly all <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> reps gathering in<br />

Konz/Trier to learn more about the latest additions<br />

to <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>’s inventory.<br />

Both reps and sales team members of <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> were<br />

looking forward to the workshop’s start on Monday<br />

morning, May 2nd. It was a packed program with product<br />

presentations with Bel-Ray, a recent addition to <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>’s<br />

portfolio, kicking off the training. The reps from many<br />

different <strong>Europe</strong>an countries got insights in features and<br />

benefits of the complete line of high quality powersports<br />

lubricants.<br />

Further highlights, such as workshops by EBC Brakes and<br />

Moto-Master of the Netherlands<br />

attended the workshop with two<br />

motorcycles and a lot of sample<br />

products to give the <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> reps<br />

practical training and information to<br />

forward to their dealers.<br />

A great reunion for many reps and<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> sales team members,<br />

the vendor training saw nearly all<br />

<strong>Europe</strong>an reps gathering at Konz/<br />

Trier. From left are: Frank Gwosdz (PE<br />

sales tema), Michael Gampfer, Dimitris<br />

Chatziarapoglou, Jens Kloos, Frank<br />

Klinzmann and Thomas Kaeseberg.<br />

PMI Group <strong>Europe</strong>, completed the event and continued until<br />

evening. Well equipped with all new information and background<br />

knowledge to provide the dealers, the <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong><br />

reps still had the chance to get more first hand information.<br />

With Muc-Off and Moto-Master, two more brands presented<br />

their products the next day. Reps and Sales Team members<br />

were absolutely enthusiastic about the whole event and<br />

showed their eagerness to pass on their new knowledge to<br />

dealers.<br />

For <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>, vendor training and workshops with<br />

<strong>Europe</strong>an reps have proven to be a valuable source of<br />

dynamic momentum for the whole sales force and an even<br />

more important source of information and know-how for<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> dealers.<br />

PARTS EUROPE MAGAZINE H FAll 2011 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •


Christian Johnson, Sales Manager of Bel-Ray, together with<br />

his colleague Gary Tagg, kicked off the vendor training with<br />

an extensive workshop on all relevant aspects, features and<br />

benefits of Bel-Ray lubricants.<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> Purchasing Manager Ralf Kaduk (right) took the<br />

opportunity and offered a warehouse tour to Alex Trimnell and<br />

James Cramp of Muc-Off. Both were impressed by <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>’s<br />

Muc-Off stock in the warehouse.<br />

Giovanni Napoleone,<br />

Dionigi Baldi and<br />

Maurizio di Mauro<br />

(Country Manager Italy)<br />

used the first morning<br />

to exchange some<br />

thoughts.<br />

Spanish Reps Visit <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong><br />

Spanish Reps Franco Klinzmann and Ignazio Martinez<br />

came to Konz in March to meet with Gunther Hildebrandt<br />

and Frank Gwosdz, two V-Twin specialists of the<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> sales team. For Frank, the meeting also<br />

had a personal note: “It’s always nice to welcome a friend. Franco<br />

and I have known each other for many years and we always look<br />

forward to seeing each other again!”<br />

Franco and Ignazio spent a few days at <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>, investing<br />

a lot of work on information exchange and gaining extensive<br />

knowledge on new products for the Spanish market. Gunther,<br />

also a specialist for ICON gear, led the visitors through the inhouse<br />

exhibition at <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> and presented the collection<br />

of ICON and Saddlemen products. He also enjoyed working with<br />

the two Spanish V-Twin enthusiasts; and, even more important,<br />

Gunther knows about the relevance for the very familiar V-Twin<br />

scene: “People in this scene know each other for many years and<br />

all over <strong>Europe</strong>! It is important to have a relationship of trust and<br />

reliability. Our dealers appreciate that we gained our knowledge<br />

in practice and all speak from long experience. They know they<br />

can rely on us!”<br />

From left: Frank Gwosdz, Gunther Hildebrandt, Franco Klinzmann and Ignazio<br />

Martinez reviewed the Drag Specialties catalogs during their visit last March.<br />

EVENT REPORT<br />

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EVENT REPORT<br />

Dealer Hospitality at LeMans MotoGP<br />

Story and photos by Bettina Antony<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> invited some of its best French dealers<br />

and sales agents to the Monster Energy Grand Prix<br />

de France at the legendary circuit of le Mans for<br />

the 4th round of the MotoGP season. It turned out<br />

to be a weekend of pure excitement.<br />

leading up to this event, <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>-sponsored rider Dani<br />

Pedrosa won the bwin Grande Premio de Portugal. Dani<br />

explained to the guests during the weekend that the win<br />

was great and that he was most relieved to be fit enough<br />

again, coming back from his shoulder injury, to win races.<br />

(See more about Dani Pedrosa on page 40).<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>’s Sales Manager, Jaimy Scevenels and Sales<br />

Manager France, Vincent Arnoult welcomed the guests at<br />

the <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> lounge which was located right above<br />

the garage of Valentino Rossi overlooking the grid and pit<br />

lane. Saturday’s schedule was filled with some extraordinary<br />

Randy Mamola (left) is a former 13-time Grand Prix winner.<br />

He took time away from his television commentary duties<br />

at LeMans to conduct a pit tour and interview with Dani<br />

Pedrosa (middle) for the attending <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> dealers<br />

and sales reps.<br />

Alexis Louit of Sud<br />

Ouest Moto won the<br />

ride in the safety car.<br />

events for the guests starting with road race legend Randy<br />

Mamola giving some interesting insights to the world of<br />

MotoGP racing.<br />

After qualifying practice was over, Dani Pedrosa showed up<br />

at the lounge for a autograph signing session. When Dani<br />

also took the time to talk to the <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> guests and<br />

answer a lot of their questions you could tell that this was<br />

going to be remembered as one of their best memories of<br />

the weekend.<br />

Before everyone enjoyed dinner, Randy Mamola took the<br />

guests on a paddock tour with access to some of the garages<br />

where the mechanics were making the final preparations to<br />

the race bikes. Everyone was fascinated with the technical<br />

details Randy had on the powerful machines and the latest<br />

technologies.<br />

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EVENT REPORT<br />

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On race day everyone was anxious to see if Dani Pedrosa<br />

would repeat his great performance of the last race again. It<br />

started out well when Pedrosa led the beginning of the race<br />

after a lightning start, but on lap two it was Casey Stoner<br />

who passed by for the lead. The Spaniard charged hard and<br />

stayed close for the first half of the race. When Marco Simoncelli<br />

was putting pressure on Pedrosa and tried to pass, both<br />

Hondas collided resulting into a nasty crash for Pedrosa<br />

Eric Doron (Paris Moto Est) and Carine Debeure (Paris Moto Nord) with Dani Pedrosa.<br />

Randy Mamola’s connections in the paddock allow him access most race fans can only dream of. He is seen here in the Tech 3<br />

Yamaha garage with a portion of the LeMans attendees explaining details about Cal Crutchlow’s MotoGP race bike.<br />

and unfortunately he sustained a broken collarbone in the<br />

incident. Stoner went on to win the race in front of Andrea<br />

Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi.<br />

This was the first time that <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> invited dealers to a<br />

MotoGP event and based upon the excitement the dealers<br />

showed throughout the weekend it certainly will not be<br />

the last.<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>’s French sales agents Denis Dufour and Didier Ternisien get<br />

as close to Dani Pedrosa’s Repsol Honda race bike as the crew will allow!<br />

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SPECIAL FEATURE<br />

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Moose Racing & Moose Utility Division<br />

Moose Racing is a long established company which is best<br />

known for making outstanding off-road equipment and hard<br />

parts for motorcycles and ATVs. But Moose Racing is so much<br />

more than just riding gear and hard parts. They are a company<br />

focused on dirt and all the extreme environments that come with off-road<br />

riding all over the world, whether it be racing motorcycles, ATVs, off-road<br />

or motocross, rallys, desert, dual-sport or Adventure riding, Moose Racing<br />

is there with gear and products to make your ride easier, faster and more<br />

enjoyable.<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> sat down with Moose Racing General Manager Brad<br />

Kruckenberg to find out more about this unique company and how their<br />

products fit into the <strong>Europe</strong>an motorcycle and ATV market.<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>: What are the origins of Moose Racing?<br />

Brad Kruckenberg: The origins of Moose Racing came about as a result<br />

of a group of off-road enthusiasts who lived in Colorado. like most guys<br />

who ride in the dirt, they kept coming back from their rides and would<br />

discuss how they could make the ride more enjoyable by improving on<br />

the equipment they were using and soon they started brainstorming some<br />

new things. It all started with a modest array of hard parts and has grown<br />

into Moose Racing as we know it today.<br />

PE: How are Moose Racing Products developed,<br />

designed and brought to the market?<br />

BK: Products are brought to market in a number of ways. Sometimes we<br />

come up with a product idea and then source it to a vendor we are currently<br />

working with that we know can handle it. Sometimes our suppliers come to<br />

us with new product ideas and sometimes the idea comes from a customer<br />

and we run with it. The development process varies, but usually includes<br />

sampling and verification of pricing and margins. Once we get it to a point<br />

where it is ready to go, we get it set up in our system and formulate a<br />

marketing plan for introduction. There are two main product introduction<br />

timeframes we try to hit. One is NVP [The <strong>Parts</strong> Unlimited/Drag Specialties<br />

National Vendor Presentations] and the other is the Indy Show. We will also<br />

Go to nearly any off-road event, and you<br />

can bet that Moose Racing will be there.<br />

The first-ever Moose Racing catalog.<br />

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e exhibiting at the Milan Show in the <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> area.<br />

This is all backed up by inclusion in our catalogs, <strong>Parts</strong><br />

Unlimited catalogs and various national media advertising<br />

campaigns. From there it is up to the best sales force in the<br />

industry to get the word out.<br />

PE: Moose Racing gear is famous for its diversity. Why<br />

make riding gear as extreme as Sahara and Monarch Pass?<br />

BK: We make products like Sahara and Monarch because<br />

there is a need. As you know from riding yourself, the best<br />

ride is the one you have just completed when all you can<br />

talk about is how great the conditions were and how much<br />

you enjoyed yourself. You can’t do that if you are hot, cold,<br />

wet or any other feeling that causes you discomfort. I don’t<br />

know what else I can say about that. It’s just that simple<br />

and it applies to hard parts as well as apparel. A good set<br />

of Subtank Handlebars that provide a superior ride are just<br />

as important as the Sahara Racewear that keeps you cool<br />

in the mid-summer heat.<br />

PE: What about Moose Racing Hard <strong>Parts</strong> and Moose<br />

Utility Division (MUD), how did they come into being?<br />

BK: like I said before, hard parts are where it all started. We<br />

have simply run with that program and added products<br />

as the industry grew. MUD is the same way. As the ATV<br />

and UTV markets started to blow up, people started to<br />

realize that OEM units were good, but could be so much<br />

better. A case in point is my own Honda 500 Foreman. It<br />

is an excellent machine, but ran just okay until I realized<br />

how good it could be with a jet kit, aftermarket air filter<br />

and other upgrades. Apparently some OEM manufacturers<br />

will lean out new vehicles from the factory in the interest<br />

of meeting emission standards. While this is all well and<br />

good, they don’t always run to the fullest of their potential.<br />

Our products simply let them do this.<br />

PE: What are some of Moose Racing’s “best<br />

sellers” and biggest successes over the years?<br />

SPECIAL FEATURE<br />

Moose Racing has specially designed their riding gear to withstand even the<br />

toughest elements. With gear like the Sahara and Monarch Pass, riders will<br />

stay comfortable, no matter how hot, cold or wet their ride might be!<br />

BK: We have had so many successes, it’s hard to pinpoint<br />

just a few. The biggest key is working with reputable<br />

manufacturers who build superior product at a fair price. I<br />

truly believe this is one of the reasons we have continued<br />

to see growth through the worst of industry downturns.<br />

Moose products aren’t always going to be the most<br />

expensive or highest performance, but they are also not<br />

going to be the least expensive and made from inferior<br />

materials. What a customer is going to get from us is a<br />

quality product that lasts and at a fair price.<br />

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PE: Who are some of the famous <strong>Europe</strong>ans and<br />

Americans who ride or rode with Moose Racing?<br />

BK: When <strong>Parts</strong> Unlimited first made the connection with<br />

Moose Off-Road (original name), it was done during a time<br />

when industry visionary Wayne Cornelius came on board<br />

and had the foresight to get us involved in the off-road<br />

industry. Wayne was in charge of bringing in new products<br />

and taking our presence in the dirt to new levels. He was a<br />

Southern California guy who had a passion for riding, knew<br />

what he wanted and figured it was what others wanted too.<br />

He immediately brought in ISDE Gold Medalist and 8-time<br />

National Enduro Champion Dick Burleson to help with the<br />

development of the apparel line and the flagship product<br />

was the original XCR Jacket. I remember those days and how<br />

we struggled to find a manufacturer who could keep up with<br />

the demand. We attended the 1994 ISDE in Tulsa, Oklahoma<br />

and that was our baptism into the apparel market. Gary<br />

Gibbs (G2 Ergo) worked for us at that time as well and had<br />

his own impressive resume of riding the toughest races in<br />

Illinois under the guidance of legendary trail boss Bill Gusse<br />

Moose Utility Division (MUD) focuses mainly on the ATV and UTV markets,<br />

creating top-quality products that help their customers get the most out<br />

of their machines, whether they’re using them for work or play.<br />

...continued from page 19<br />

who now runs the <strong>Parts</strong> Unlimited OMA National Series.<br />

Gary and I took a cube van full of product for our sponsored<br />

racers and press personnel. Needless to say, it wasn’t just<br />

another set of gear and had purpose. The response was<br />

overwhelmingly positive and we were on our way. One of<br />

the riders at that event was Rodney Smith and he is a Moose<br />

guy to this day. We have also aligned ourselves over the years<br />

with names like (no particular order) Scott Summers, Mike<br />

lafferty, Ty Davis, David Knight, Bill Ballance, Jimmy Jarrett,<br />

Paul Whibley, Nathan Woods, Josh Strang and the list goes<br />

on. We haven’t just stayed in the off-road realm either. We<br />

have experienced a ton of recent success in the Arenacross<br />

Series with the Babbitt’s Kawasaki stable, have had a number<br />

of successful Supercross riders, ATV champions and even<br />

shared some extreme world records with Robbie Maddison.<br />

PE: What markets do you see expanding in the future?<br />

BK: The biggest market we see as potential for growth right<br />

now is dual sport and adventure touring. As fuel prices<br />

continue to rise and put a pinch on everyone’s disposable<br />

Moose Racing started out with just a modest array of<br />

hard parts, and over the years, the company has grown<br />

and expanded to Moose Racing as we know it today.<br />

Moose Utility Division creates the toughest products<br />

for the industry’s toughest ATVs and UTVs.<br />

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Moose Racing’s passion for off-road runs deep, from creating outstanding off-road gear and hard parts, to trail<br />

riding, racing, rider support and everything in between. If it involves off-road, Moose Racing is there.<br />

income, we are seeing a lot of people get into motorcycling<br />

as a cost-savings alternative to their daily commute to<br />

work or wherever they are headed. Geographically, I think<br />

Canada and <strong>Europe</strong> are markets we are going to be able to<br />

penetrate further. The <strong>Parts</strong> Unlimited sister companies of<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> Canada and <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> have embraced all of the<br />

Moose brands and we are the beneficiaries of this. Moose<br />

is a strong name in the U.S., but it is gaining steam globally<br />

and customers everywhere are seeing what we have to<br />

offer.<br />

PE: How is Moose Racing looking forward<br />

to the future of the industry?<br />

BK: As far as I’m concerned, the future of the industry is<br />

very bright. With the help of our dedicated customers, and<br />

a solid dealer base, we have weathered some significant<br />

storms as of late, but having a parent company that is<br />

strong has allowed us to keep charging hard and not<br />

deviating from our basic core principles and products.<br />

PE: Anything else you’d like to add?<br />

SPECIAL FEATURE<br />

BK: In closing, I always say that I compare what I do<br />

to a head coach of a successful sports team. The best<br />

head coach is only as successful as the people he or she<br />

surrounds themselves with. I am fortunate to have a staff<br />

of assistant coaches who are hard working and passionate<br />

about what they do. They never forget the principles of<br />

hard work, but remember at the end of the day that we are<br />

selling fun. How many people get to do that? Our team is<br />

also fortunate to work with great people behind the scenes<br />

like our manufacturers, our Purchasing staff and the front<br />

line players who make the sales happen. Without the Sales<br />

staff of all of our company reps and our dealers, we are no<br />

better than anyone who stocks a shelf with the hopes of<br />

making a sale. Add it all up and it is a combination that is<br />

tough to beat.<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

AmAzING atv/utv products<br />

22<br />

ATVs and UTVs make great tools for almost every<br />

type of utility work and are ideal for farms,<br />

vineyards, constructions sites, and caring for<br />

livestock. They can be used for everything from<br />

hauling hay to transporting archeologists to an important<br />

dig. Modern ATVs and UTVs are made to take a beating<br />

and keep working. Plus, they’re great fun to ride, race or<br />

work with. So whether you use your ATV or UTV for work<br />

or play, it’s good to know your machine will get you where<br />

you want to go and then back again.<br />

Still, no matter how well made, your ATV or UTV requires<br />

maintenance and attention from top to bottom. And<br />

for machines that are made to take on the extremes of<br />

weather and off-road conditions, it’s always a good idea to<br />

pay particular attention to the parts that keep everything<br />

rolling, like the CV joints, which require regular maintenance.<br />

Moose Utility Division (MUD) is there to help.<br />

What are signs that your CV joints are in danger? If the<br />

CV boot is torn, dust and mud can get in and ruin your<br />

CV joints. Not fixing the CV joints quickly can result in<br />

becoming stranded on the trail, or worse, a snapped CV<br />

half shaft can puncture important pieces of your ATV. You<br />

can help prevent wear and tear on your CV joints with<br />

regular maintenance and inexpensive replacement of<br />

worn parts such as the CV Boot Guards. MUD offers tough,<br />

lightweight aluminum guards that are an inexpensive<br />

investment in the life of your machine. Protected and<br />

undamaged boots keep lubrication in, water and dirt out.<br />

CV BOOT GUARDS<br />

Tough, lightweight aluminum guards<br />

are an inexpensive investment that<br />

can pay off in a hurry. Protected and<br />

undamaged boots keep lubrication<br />

in, water and dirt out. Save costly<br />

repairs to CV joints by protecting<br />

boots and CVs themselves.<br />

ATV/UTV Maintenance:<br />

Keep Your Machine in Top Condition<br />

TIE ROD END KITS<br />

Contains inner and outer<br />

tie rods that are designed<br />

to repair loose and worn<br />

tie rod ends.<br />

Save on costly repairs to CV joints by protecting boots<br />

and CVs themselves.<br />

What about the CV boots; what is the danger of worn out<br />

CV boots? Heat is the number one cause of boot failure.<br />

That heat, transmitted along a front wheel drive axle from<br />

either; (1) malfunctioning or stuck brake pads, (2) worn<br />

wheel bearings, or (3) internal transmission problems, can<br />

cause a CV boot to weaken and easily tear resulting in an<br />

exposed CV joint. An exposed CV joint will quickly gather<br />

road debris and ultimately fail. MUD has an answer in<br />

their CV Boot Kits. Inexpensive MUD CV Boot Kits replace<br />

dangerously worn, CV boots before dirt, dust and grime<br />

destroy expensive CV joints. Tougher than stock and complete<br />

with everything you need to complete the job, MUD<br />

heavy-duty puncture resistant CV Boot Kits comes with<br />

grease and clamps. Each complete assembly fits one side.<br />

Another item to keep an eye on for maintenance are your<br />

tie rods. MUD offers Tie Rod End Kits to replace loose and<br />

torn Tie Rod ends. look for loose or broken tie rod ends<br />

to see if they need to be replaced. Most commonly, tie<br />

rod ends break when an object is hit, like a tree, fencepost,<br />

rocks, etc. These all can cause damage, which will<br />

increase with each major and even minor impact. MUD<br />

Tie Ride End Kits contain inner and outer tie rods that are<br />

designed to repair loose and worn tie rod ends.<br />

Here’s a quick review of just a few of the products Moose<br />

Utility Division offers to keep the front end of your ATV/<br />

UTV working properly:<br />

CV BOOT KITS<br />

Replace those dangerously worn,<br />

inexpensive CV boots before dirt; dust<br />

and grime destroy expensive CV joints.<br />

Tougher than stock and complete with<br />

everything you need to complete the<br />

job. Heavy-duty puncture resistant<br />

boot. Comes with grease and clamps.<br />

Each complete assembly fits one side.<br />

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Whether an ATV or UTV is used for work or play, those machines require maintenance and attention from top to bottom<br />

to keep them working at their full potential. Moose Utility Division has the products you need to do the job right.<br />

Moose Utility Division is a thriving source of amazing<br />

products for your ATV and UTV. With MUD products, you<br />

can create the ultimate ATV utility tool, snowplow ATV,<br />

camp vehicle, or working ATV. The possibilities are limitless<br />

and Moose Utility Division has the products to make<br />

it happen. These are just a few of the great products from<br />

PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

Moose Utility Division that can help turn your ATV or UTV<br />

into a great working tool or an outdoor adventure vehicle,<br />

or both.<br />

» Call <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> for more information on all of the great products<br />

available from Moose Utility Division and go online to www.<br />

mooseutilities.com.<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

CUSTOm wheeLS in stock!<br />

When a rider makes<br />

the decision to<br />

mount-up custom<br />

wheels he does<br />

not want to wait. With custom<br />

wheels there’s an instant transformation<br />

to the way any bike<br />

looks, rides and handles. The<br />

gratification for all that has to<br />

be instant, too. No one wants to<br />

pick out their new wheels and<br />

then be told they’ll have to wait<br />

six to eight weeks before everything’s<br />

in stock and available.<br />

At <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> they don’t have<br />

to wait. Those custom wheels,<br />

genuine Performance Machine<br />

wheels in some great styles, the<br />

Elements, Rivieras and Wraths,<br />

are in stock now. More than<br />

that, <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> has everything<br />

to go with those wheels,<br />

too, all the matching pulleys,<br />

brake rotors and even air filters.<br />

Riders wanting custom can<br />

have it when they want it, and<br />

it’s all Performance Machine,<br />

the top choice of top builders<br />

worldwide.<br />

Riviera<br />

The Element features a unique<br />

five-spoke design with deeply<br />

engraved lines starting at the<br />

hub and reaching all the way<br />

to the rim lip. It’s impressive.<br />

The Riviera, with its eight linear<br />

spokes, lends a simple, yet<br />

defined look. Those eight faceted<br />

spokes split into 16 before<br />

fusing back into the rim lip, a<br />

styling cue that’s carried all the<br />

way to that rim lip for a more<br />

intense look. And then there’s<br />

the Wrath, a highly detailed<br />

five-spoke wheel that’s right at<br />

home on lots of bikes, modern<br />

customs to hardcore choppers.<br />

All of those wheels are available<br />

in either a highly-polished chrome finish or the PM exclusive<br />

Contrast Cut against a black anodized finish. Either<br />

way the look is stunning, and remember, to complete the<br />

transformation from stock to not all the matching pulleys,<br />

brake rotors and air cleaners are available, too. In chrome<br />

or Contrast Cut.<br />

The PM Wheels:<br />

In Stock and Ready to Roll<br />

Element<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> has all those great-looking Performance Machine<br />

wheels, the Elements, Wraths and Rivieras, in stock now. More<br />

than that, <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> has everything to go with those wheels,<br />

too, all the matching pulleys, brake rotors and even air filters.<br />

More than just looking good,<br />

these wheels are built to perform.<br />

Every PM wheel design is<br />

rigorously and vigorously tested<br />

in Performance Machine’s own<br />

computer-controlled test lab<br />

before it’s released for sale, and<br />

PM puts those parts through the<br />

wringer. Consider the tests that<br />

every wheel design must pass:<br />

The Impact Test: PM’s massive<br />

testing rig simulates the<br />

absolute worst conditions a<br />

wheel might encounter out on<br />

the street. Potholes, pavement<br />

breaks, road debris, even giant<br />

wheel stands–the effects of all of<br />

that and more are re-created in<br />

the lab and the results analyzed.<br />

The Torsional-Load Test: This<br />

PM test rig subjects a wheel<br />

to countless starting/stopping<br />

cycles, including the forces<br />

encountered during those big,<br />

smoky burnouts.<br />

The Side-Load Test: Hard<br />

cornering can put tremendous<br />

loads on a wheel, but nothing<br />

like it’ll see on this test rig.<br />

The Radial-Load Test: Big Twins<br />

can get heavy. PM’s gigantic<br />

“rolling road” test fixture can<br />

load a new wheel well past any<br />

weight it’ll see once it gets into a<br />

customer’s hands.<br />

The Corrosion-Resistance Test:<br />

A corroded wheel not only looks<br />

bad, it can be dangerous. PM’s<br />

“Salt Spray” testing vat accelerates<br />

the corrosion process so<br />

potential problems can be found<br />

and fixed before that wheel’s offered<br />

for sale.<br />

With Performance Machine<br />

you’re selling looks and you’re<br />

selling quality. Just as important, you’re selling wheels,<br />

pulleys, rotors and air cleaners that are in stock right now<br />

and ready for immediate delivery. Plus, each of these<br />

wheel designs are TUV approved!<br />

» For more information, contact <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>, and take a look at the<br />

Performance Machine website, www.performancemachine.com.<br />

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Wrath


The all new FASTair Intake<br />

Air is essential for both man and machine. Take it away and both are useless.<br />

Our all new FASTair Intake was beautifully designed to take your breath away,<br />

and engineered to give it back to the machine, FAST.<br />

Available in Chrome, Contrast Cut, and Chrome/Contrast Cut hybrid (on bike).


PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

hIGh qUALITY engine components<br />

ProX Racing <strong>Parts</strong> was founded in 1975. Their<br />

headquarters are located in the Netherlands<br />

near Amsterdam Airport–a central location<br />

in <strong>Europe</strong> and a perfect gateway to the rest of<br />

the world. Domestic as well as international dealers and<br />

distributors/importers are being served from our facility<br />

in the Netherlands.<br />

ProX Racing <strong>Parts</strong> is mainly specialized in high quality<br />

internal engine components such as pistons, connecting<br />

rods, crankshafts and valves. However, ProX Racing <strong>Parts</strong><br />

is continuously expanding its range and therefore investing<br />

in other technical components regarding the various<br />

Powersports applications that can be found outside an<br />

engine. Including the latest additions ProX Racing <strong>Parts</strong><br />

stocks well over 5,000 part numbers divided over 50<br />

different product groups. All parts are manufactured to<br />

highest quality standards at “state of the art” manufacturing<br />

facilities around the world. These manufacturing<br />

factories include reputable businesses that manufacture<br />

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) parts for the<br />

leading motorcycle brands worldwide. With the experience<br />

and long established relationships ProX Racing <strong>Parts</strong><br />

is therefore always able to select the best manufacturer to<br />

meet or exceed high level requirements regarding technical<br />

specifications and market.<br />

Although ProX Racing <strong>Parts</strong> has many product lines, their<br />

pistons and connecting rods are the core business. Most<br />

of the pistons and connecting rods are made in Japan<br />

and are supplied with high quality accessories. The piston<br />

Top Quality:<br />

Pistons, Rods & More!<br />

ProX Piston Kit ProX Connecting Rod Kit<br />

kits with matched piston rings, pins and clips and the<br />

connecting rods kits come with a Japanese big end cage,<br />

pin and washers. The connecting rod kits for the higher<br />

performance applications like the Honda CRF450R or<br />

Yamaha YZ250F are supplied with special silver big end<br />

needle bearings to give the customer the best materials<br />

available.<br />

In the early days ProX Racing <strong>Parts</strong> was known for its high<br />

quality cast 2-stroke pistons. Since the modern dirtbikes,<br />

ATVs and personal watercraft applications are equipped<br />

with forged pistons, of course ProX Racing <strong>Parts</strong> offers<br />

a complete range of high quality forged pistons as well.<br />

ProX Racing <strong>Parts</strong> still have a complete range of cast<br />

pistons for Honda XR400 type of applications. One of the<br />

unique features of the ProX piston range is the offering<br />

of oversizes up to 2,00 mm for many applications. Most<br />

of the pistons come with a coating to have superior wear<br />

in and friction reduction properties. Even for some Nicasil<br />

cylinders they offer a package which contains the cast<br />

iron cylinder sleeve and a big bore piston.<br />

ProX Racing <strong>Parts</strong> connecting rods kits are made from<br />

double forged tool steel. After the production the rod will<br />

get a special treatment that is called barreling. This process<br />

will make the surface of the material smoother and will<br />

give better properties to the material, which makes the<br />

connecting rod more durable. As mentioned before the<br />

connecting rod kits come with high quality bearings.<br />

» Check the <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> catalog for the available applications and go<br />

online at www.pro-x.com.<br />

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ProX 2 and 4 Stroke Pistons:<br />

• Complete assortment of high quality Forged and Cast<br />

pistons for MX, ATV, Jetski and 50cc applications.<br />

• Most pistons have skirt coating for better wear in.<br />

• Mainly made at reputed Japanese OEM factories to<br />

OEM speciications and tolerances.<br />

• Available in Nikasil sizes A,B,C,D+ and bore sizes<br />

up to 4.00mm.<br />

• Piston kits are supplied with rings, pin and clips.<br />

ProX Connecting Rods:<br />

• Complete assortment of connecting rods and accessories<br />

made from high grade materials by Japanese OEM factories.<br />

• Supplied with high quality Japanese bearings to assure<br />

durability even under extreme circumstances.<br />

• Special stem and surface treatment for extra strength and<br />

reduced risk of failing.<br />

• Kits are supplied with bearings, big end pin and washers.<br />

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Improved braking<br />

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Corrosion-free steel<br />

TRW Brake Discs<br />

Lightweight Components<br />

TRW<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

fORCe CARbON fIbeR helmet<br />

Thor’s roots are in racing and it is through racing that Thor<br />

creates their superior line of racewear for the world’s best<br />

riders.<br />

The Force Carbon Fiber Helmet is a great example of Thor’s<br />

commitment to excellence for style, safety, comfort, and<br />

performance. Built specifically for riders who demand the<br />

ultimate in performance, the Force Carbon Fiber Helmet<br />

exceeds every expectation. Carbon fiber material is combined<br />

with resin to form “pre-preg” (pre-impregnated)<br />

sheets that are hand laid to form the outermost layer of<br />

the shell. Offering amazing strength with great weight<br />

savings, the carbon fiber shell creates a unique look.<br />

The Force Carbon Fiber meets and exceeds all FIM and<br />

AMA professional racing standards and is DOT and ECE<br />

22.05 approved as well. It features pre-impregnated<br />

Champion’s Choice:<br />

Force Carbon Fiber Helmet<br />

Thor’s Force Carbon Fiber Helmet was designed<br />

to offer the ultimate in performance, comfort,<br />

safety and style. The advanced carbon fiber<br />

material makes this helmet extremely strong,<br />

yet lightweight too.<br />

carbon fiber material sheets for increased strength and<br />

decreased shell weight. There is great visibility thanks<br />

to the contoured eye port gasket, which also improves<br />

goggle fit. EPS ventilation creates maximum airflow to<br />

help you stay cool on hot rides. Front intake port and rear<br />

exhaust vents provide optimal air circulation and venting<br />

to aid in cooling. The EPS material extends throughout<br />

the chin-bar for increased strength. Another great feature<br />

is the anti-bacterial, moisture-wicking Silvercool liner,<br />

which is removable/washable, and keeps you cool ride<br />

after ride. Additional venting comes via the integrated hiflow<br />

mouthpiece, which increases airflow while filtering<br />

out roost.<br />

The Force Carbon Fiber Helmet is for everyone who wants<br />

the best, from great champions to the newest beginner.<br />

Lets’ review the selling points<br />

of this amazing helmet:<br />

» Meets and exceeds all AMA and FIM<br />

professional racing standards<br />

» Pre-impregnated carbon fiber material<br />

sheets increase strength and decrease<br />

the shell weight (lighter weight is very<br />

welcome at the end of a long moto)<br />

» Contoured eye port gasket improves goggle fit<br />

» Increased liner and EPS ventilation<br />

for maximum airflow<br />

» Front intake port and rear exhaust vents<br />

provide optimal air circulation and venting<br />

» EPS material extends throughout the<br />

chin-bar for increased strength<br />

» Anti-bacterial, moisture-wicking<br />

Silvercool liner is removable/washable<br />

and keeps you cool ride after ride<br />

» Integrated hi-flow mouthpiece increases<br />

airflow while filtering out roost<br />

» Integrated roost guard for added protection<br />

» DOT (DOT makes this helmet street legal,<br />

ideal for Dual-Sport and Adventure<br />

riders) and ECE 22.05 approved<br />

Contact <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> today to learn more about the Force<br />

Carbon Fiber Helmet and all the great products from Thor.<br />

» Visit the website at www.thormx.com<br />

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When it comes to your single most important piece of riding gear, the only approach is<br />

to never compromise. The Force Helmet is a no compromise helmet that's designed,<br />

tested, and refined for championship winning performance. Used and endorsed by<br />

Supercross Champ Ryan Villopoto, Jake Weimer, Brett Metcalfe, and Team Pro Circuit<br />

the Force helmet is a proven performer.<br />

Featuring hand-laid composite construction, extended EPS material in the chinbar for<br />

increased strength, tapered eyeport gaskets for a better goggle fit, and extensive intake<br />

and exhaust ports for maximum airflow, the Force helmet will exceed your expectations.


PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

AdvANCed oiling system<br />

In 2006 Harley-Davidson introduced a new style,<br />

higher volume/higher pressure oil pump for the Twin<br />

Cam engine. It needed it. A Twin Cam’s oiling system,<br />

OE, uses a pretty small crank-speed gerotor style oil<br />

pump with its gears preloaded against the cam support<br />

plate and the pump housing itself. All that preloading<br />

causes lots of friction and wear, and couple that with the<br />

Twin Cam’s crankshaft and its machined “paddles” that<br />

provide a trigger for the crank-position sensor (CPS) and<br />

you end up with an oiling system that’s far from optimal.<br />

Those paddles do a great job of whipping up any unscavenged<br />

oil turning it into a thick, foamy froth, hardly<br />

a model of efficiency. The new pump, introduced in ‘06<br />

Dyna models and included in all models since, was a step<br />

in the right direction–but not a particularly big one. The<br />

Feuling <strong>Parts</strong> Oiling System, in stock and available now, is<br />

the real answer here.<br />

Taking a “system approach” to the Twin Cam’s oiling<br />

problem the Feuling upgrade kit includes a 6061 billet<br />

aluminum high-volume oil pump, a 7075 billet hard-anodized<br />

cam plate, a set of tight-tolerance HP + hydraulic<br />

roller lifters and all the necessary gaskets for installation.<br />

This virtually friction-free parts combination increases<br />

the oil pressure, oil volume, oil flow and oil scavenging<br />

and eliminates wet sumping. The Feuling system not only<br />

delivers lots more oil, because of its advanced design<br />

it delivers cooler oil, as well, which of course prolongs<br />

engine life and enhances reliability. And without all that<br />

OE pump preload and its unnecessary friction the freerspinning<br />

Feuling system can also increase rear wheel<br />

power by as much as three horsepower and four lbs./<br />

ft. of torque. All coming from an oiling system upgrade.<br />

Pumped Up!:<br />

The Feuling <strong>Parts</strong> Oiling System<br />

Many top engine builders swear by the Feuling System,<br />

for good reason.<br />

In the earlier ‘99-‘06 applications the Feuling oil pump<br />

increases pressure volume by an impressive 40-percent<br />

and scavenge (return) volume by 60-percent. Feuling’s<br />

new-style pump for the ‘06 and later Twin Cams increases<br />

pressure volume by 20-percent and scavenge volume by<br />

30-percent. In both cases the increase in pressure volume<br />

reduces lifter and valve-train clatter, lowers cylinder head<br />

temperatures and increases engine oil pressure overall.<br />

The increase in scavenge volume greatly reduces engine<br />

blow by, eliminates that “frothing” situation and turns the<br />

Twin Cam into a true dry sump engine. And everything<br />

The Feuling <strong>Parts</strong> Oiling<br />

System upgrade kit<br />

includes a 6061 billet<br />

aluminum high-volume<br />

oil pump, a 7075<br />

billet hard-anodized<br />

cam plate, a set of<br />

tight-tolerance HP +<br />

hydraulic roller lifters<br />

and all the necessary<br />

gaskets for installation.<br />

here is top quality. The Feuling oil pump bodies are<br />

aerospace-grade billet aluminum with high-flow <strong>41</strong>40<br />

heat-treated chrome moly gerotor gears inside. The replacement<br />

cam plates are much stronger and harder than<br />

the factory parts and the HP+ full travel hydraulic roller<br />

lifters are an upgrade, as well. They hold much tighter<br />

internal tolerances than OE for a slower bleed-down to<br />

better handle heavy valve spring pressures. Everything<br />

has been dyno-developed and track tested to provide<br />

maximum power, reliability and longevity.<br />

All this is an easy bolt-in replacement, a system that really<br />

addresses the Twin Cam oiling problem. It increases the<br />

oil supply, increases the scavenging and delivers cooler<br />

oil in the process. It’s all in stock at <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> right now,<br />

ready for immediate delivery, so call today.<br />

» Also be sure to take a look at the Feuling<br />

website, too, www.feulingparts.com.<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

SpORTSTeR ANd dYNA exhausts<br />

Two of the sportiest Harleys in the lineup, the<br />

Sportsters and Dynas, are the ones that can be<br />

the most fun. They’re light, they’re agile, they’re<br />

rider’s motorcycles. It’s no wonder they’re as<br />

popular as they are. And like every other Harley-Davidson<br />

they rarely stay completely stock for long. Those Sportsters<br />

and Dynas are even more fun after a few modifications<br />

and additions are made, most notably a new exhaust.<br />

Vance & Hines has just the pipes to increase the fun factor<br />

here. The Vance & Hines Big Shots and Short Shots, both<br />

in stock now at <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> and available with either a<br />

glistening chrome or a sinister black finish, are some of<br />

the most popular exhausts in the Vance & Hines lineup.<br />

They’re a great addition to any Sportster or Dyna on all<br />

counts–looks, sound and performance.<br />

The Big Shots are just that, big pipes that not only look<br />

the part–they are the part. The Big Shots have been a<br />

top pick right from the moment they were introduced. A<br />

great looking, great sounding set of pipes, they feature<br />

that revolutionary Vance & Hines Power Chamber design,<br />

a unique cross-over system that increases horsepower<br />

and torque by, essentially, giving these 2-into-2 exhausts<br />

all the scavenging and performance benefits of a 2-into-1<br />

system. The Big Shots come armed with full-coverage<br />

6.35 cm heat shields that that will keep the pipes blueproof<br />

for long-lasting style and, like all Vance & Hines<br />

The Vance & Hines Short Shots are also available in chrome or<br />

black, with direct-fit applications for all the 1991 through 2011<br />

Dyna models and the 2004 through 2011 Sportsters.<br />

Big Shots & Short Shots:<br />

For the XLs and Dynas<br />

exhausts, they install with a superior fit and an unrivalled<br />

finish in either chrome or that race-quality black ceramic.<br />

Everything, including the end caps, is meticulously finished,<br />

all mounting hardware is included and the baffles<br />

are removable. There are direct-fit applications for all the<br />

1991 through 2011 Dyna models and the 2004 through<br />

2011 Sportsters.<br />

Then there’s the Short Shots. This time it’s that same Vance<br />

& Hines high-style and performance, but with a tough, allbusiness<br />

look. The pipes exit at the end of the frame, just<br />

in front of the rear wheel. It’s that short, fat straight-pipe<br />

look riders love, and with the slash-cut ends there’s not<br />

much that looks better on a Sportster or Dyna. The 4.44<br />

cm headpipes have 220-degree coverage heat shields to<br />

keep everything looking brand-new, they’re available in<br />

both the chrome or black finishes and the black versions<br />

feature those full-coverage heat shields coated with a<br />

race-quality black ceramic with a signature Vance & Hines<br />

chrome badge and a great looking end-cap treatment.<br />

Once again, the applications list covers all the 1991<br />

through 2011 Dyna models and the 2004 through 2011<br />

Sportsters.<br />

Pipes are just about the first thing a Harley rider will<br />

change, swapping the plugged-up, plain looking and<br />

weak sounding factory exhausts for something bigger,<br />

brighter, bolder and better performing. And for that<br />

change Vance & Hines has been a top pick for years. <strong>Parts</strong><br />

<strong>Europe</strong> has those Big Shots and Short Shots in stock right<br />

now, ready for immediate delivery and available in all the<br />

fitments and finishes.<br />

» Take a look at the <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> FatBook or go online at:<br />

www.partseurope.eu for more information.<br />

The Vance & Hines Big Shots are available<br />

in either chrome or black, with direct-fit<br />

applications for all the 1991 through 2011 Dyna<br />

models and the 2004 through 2011 Sportsters.<br />

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BIG SHOTS<br />

available from <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong><br />

— your authorized Vance & Hines distributor.<br />

See the complete V&H collection in the<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> FatBook or online.<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

mOOSe RACING hard parts<br />

Moose Racing began as a company specializing<br />

in hard parts for off-road machines.<br />

They’ve grown significantly and now offer<br />

high quality racewear as well as many great<br />

products for motorcycles and ATVs. But those hard parts<br />

that make your bike or ATV perform better are still a big<br />

part of Moose Racing’s core business.<br />

Moose Racing offers a multitude of general engine repair/<br />

service items that will keep your machine performing<br />

well for years to come. These products are sometimes<br />

overlooked, but are vital to a healthy running machine.<br />

Dealers and consumers should take note.<br />

Carb Repair Kits: The carburetor on all ATVs is something<br />

that should be kept clean and sealed. Remember, the carb<br />

is where the air and fuel mix as the mixture heads into the<br />

combustion chamber. A clean, well-maintained carburetor<br />

will help your machine perform to its highest potential<br />

while a dirty, clogged, or damaged carb will cause your<br />

Carb Repair Kits<br />

Moose Racing Carb<br />

Repair Kits come with<br />

everything you need<br />

to rebuild your OEM<br />

carburetor. Moose<br />

Racing offers Carb<br />

Repair Kits for most<br />

makes and models<br />

of Honda, Polaris,<br />

Yamaha, Suzuki, and<br />

Kawasaki ATVs.<br />

Air Filters<br />

Hard <strong>Parts</strong>:<br />

For a Better Performing Machine<br />

Moose Racing Air Filters offer the same<br />

high-quality foam designed for racers.<br />

They are engineered for maximum<br />

airflow while increasing horsepower<br />

and maintain premium protection<br />

by stopping the finest dust particles.<br />

These filters are made of dual bonded<br />

foam for easier cleaning and feature<br />

flexible seams that will not crack.<br />

Moose Racing Air Filters are designed<br />

to fit all stock air boxes.<br />

machine to run poorly or not at all.<br />

If your bike or ATV is running nicely and acceleration is<br />

sharp, the carb is probably in good shape. However,<br />

some telltale symptoms that your carb needs rebuilding<br />

may include: mysterious gas leaks (typically ones where<br />

the gas is trickling out of the vent tube on the bottom<br />

of the carb), poor acceleration or serious bogging, lots of<br />

exhaust smoke, occasional misfires, hard starting when<br />

warm, and improper idling. When you’re ready to do a<br />

carb rebuild, then start with the correct tools and parts. It<br />

is a good idea to buy all the parts at once, because Moose<br />

Racing Carb Repair Kits are inexpensive, high quality, and<br />

complete.<br />

This is just a small sampling of the many maintenance<br />

products and hard parts offered by Moose Racing through<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>.<br />

» Learn more about Moose Racing by visiting www.mooseracing.com.<br />

Oil Filters<br />

Oil Filter replacement is critical on<br />

today’s high performance 4-stroke<br />

engines and Moose Racing offers high<br />

quality replacements at a great value.<br />

These filters are constructed with high<br />

quality paper filter materials and are<br />

manufactured with a sealing ring to<br />

ensure a perfect fit. By changing your<br />

filters regularly you’re giving your engine<br />

maximum protection and long lasting<br />

life. Moose Racing Oil Filters may be used<br />

with conventional and synthetic oils.<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

sunglasses ANd goggles<br />

It’s true. Bobster Eyewear is a rider’s favorite. Bobster is<br />

well known for merging fashion and function with its<br />

trend-setting and top performing, yet still affordable,<br />

sunglasses and goggles. Bobster Eyewear comes<br />

with the kind of features and extras you’d never expect at<br />

this price point: photochromatic lenses, interchangeable<br />

lenses, attachable/detachable foam inserts–all this and<br />

more come standard with Bobster Eyewear. It’s a “must<br />

have,” an easy sale, and if you haven’t looked at Bobster’s<br />

street eyewear lately, now’s the time.<br />

There’s something here for everyone, from the Hooligan<br />

and Rukus sunglasses to the Defenders and Foamerz 2s,<br />

some styles offered prescription-ready, by the way. Just<br />

purchase or send in that RX-ready eyewear along with<br />

a prescription form and those glasses will be returned<br />

ready to wear. Or if prescription sunglasses don’t fit your<br />

lifestyle Bobster offers styles, like the Phoenix, designed<br />

to fit comfortably over regular prescription glasses. Bob-<br />

ster Eyewear has great looking options for every need, all<br />

coming with a lifetime warranty against any defects.<br />

The Hooligan is a real favorite. The sleek and stylish frames<br />

wrap around the face with a slight “cup” at the edges to<br />

minimize wind disruption without the need for foam, and<br />

photochromatic lenses make the Hooligan ready for all<br />

lighting conditions. The lenses start out clear with a light<br />

tint and transform to a medium grey in bright light. It’s<br />

a great all day/all night pair of glasses, and a microfiber<br />

pouch is included. The Hooligan is RX ready, too.<br />

The Rukus, another pair of good-looking prescriptionready<br />

sunglasses, combines that rider’s function and style<br />

into one seamless package. Not only do these glasses<br />

feature removable closed-cell foam for comfort and protection,<br />

they also have anti-fog photochromatic lenses.<br />

The Rider’s Favorites:<br />

Good-Looking, Hot-Selling Sunglasses<br />

Bobster Hooligans<br />

Bobster Defenders<br />

Do-it-all, wear them anywhere, the Rukus comes with a<br />

carry case and microfiber cleaning cloth, too.<br />

The Defender is another great-looking Bobster pick. The<br />

lightweight frame features wraparound styling and the<br />

smoked or brown polycarbonate lenses are distortion<br />

free and polarized to cut down on glare. The TR90 Grilamid<br />

frame is extremely flexible, too. It can take a beating.<br />

A pouch and polishing cloth comes standard.<br />

Bobster’s Foamerz 2 is another wraparound choice. These<br />

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cell memory foam for a cushioned, comfortable fit and<br />

there’s plenty of ventilation. A flexible polycarbonate<br />

frame wraps securely around the face, too, with small rubber<br />

strips at the end of each temple to keep the glasses<br />

securely in place.<br />

Don’t forget about that Phoenix Interchangeable. It’s a<br />

great goggle solution, designed to comfortably fit right<br />

The Phoenix Interchangeable<br />

goggles are designed to fit over<br />

most prescription glasses.<br />

over most prescription glasses. Three sets of scratchresistant<br />

interchangeable lenses are included, anti-fog<br />

smoked, amber, and clear, and the flexible polyurethane<br />

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Right from its start in 1996 Bobster Eyewear has always<br />

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Most people think only high-performance<br />

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to strict quality-control standards to complement the<br />

PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

Clutch Plates & Kits:<br />

Replacements for Bikes Old & New<br />

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SPECIAL FEATURE<br />

40<br />

in Portugal, Pedrosa has<br />

the lead and begins to<br />

pull away ahead of 2010<br />

World MotoGP champion<br />

Jorge Lorenzo.<br />

iT DON’T<br />

COME EASY<br />

A F E W M I N U T E S W I T H D A N I P E D R O S A<br />

Q&A Midway through the race<br />

Story and photos by Andrew Wheeler<br />

Editor’s note: Two races into the 2011 season, despite podium finishes at both events, all was not well with Dani Pedrosa. He was experiencing<br />

pain in his previously broken left shoulder and a doctor’s examination revealed the need for some additional repairs to correct the problem.<br />

The decision was made for him to have surgery prior to the next race in Portugal. The following interview by Andrew Wheeler was conducted<br />

after the surgery, and after qualifying had ended at Estoril with Dani earning the 3rd starting position for the race.<br />

Estoril. The post-qualifying press conference is a lively<br />

affair, despite the room’s dated, chilly atmosphere.<br />

As the late afternoon sun streams through the high<br />

windows, doing nothing to abate the cold, Marco<br />

Simoncelli and Jorge lorenzo exchange barbs regarding<br />

the merits of aggressive—or rather, “spirited”—racing. Dani<br />

Pedrosa, his hand disguising an obvious smile, just sits back<br />

and observes. The conflict, it would seem at the time, was<br />

only between Simoncelli and lorenzo.<br />

After qualifying third for Sunday’s race, the Repsol Honda<br />

rider is dwarfed by journalists asking him questions in various<br />

Spanish dialects. All I can see is the top of his blue HRC<br />

team cap. His performance is impressive after surgery to<br />

repair persistent subclavian artery damage that took place<br />

less than three weeks ago, on the Monday after the previous<br />

round in Jerez.<br />

I hadn’t wanted to ask him yet another question about his<br />

shoulder, but I ended up doing it anyway. Dani replies, “It’s<br />

fine now,” but goes on to say that the real test is how it lasts.<br />

Pedrosa is no stranger to discomfort and pain.<br />

So, how does a top level rider who has to manhandle a 200+<br />

horsepower MotoGP machine around a racetrack deal with<br />

the pain and discomfort caused by injury? “Depending on<br />

character,” Dani says. “There are many ways to deal with<br />

pain.” Some people are braver than others, he says, and there<br />

are some who are “more scared due in part to caring more<br />

about their body than others.” There is a knowledgeable look<br />

that flashes across his face when he goes on to say that by<br />

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thinking less, he has become a lot braver. Dani understands,<br />

though, the need to be mentally tough and to overcome the<br />

pain and discomfort because “everything happens so fast<br />

and anything in that moment isn’t the way you would like<br />

every time.”<br />

When he leans back in his chair, looking a little more comfortable,<br />

I ask about his rehabilitation regimen. How does he<br />

get his fitness back and then maintain it? “I do all I can,” he<br />

says with a chuckle, going on to say that he follows his doctor’s<br />

advice, and then his physio’s advice and tries to stick to<br />

the plan while understanding that there are many different<br />

techniques for each problem.<br />

“You have to listen to your body,” he says emphatically. “You<br />

really have to understand how you are and what’s good for<br />

you and what’s not good for you.” Being calm is the key, as<br />

opposed to overly aggressive with the rehab. He illustrates<br />

what he means with his hands, explaining that he takes<br />

those feelings to go “step by step,” but gets into trouble once<br />

the line is crossed, that line that stops him from listening to<br />

his body.<br />

I then ask him what he does away from the racetrack: Does<br />

he cycle? Does he have a pet? He laughs and says, “I like to<br />

cycle,” and he also likes to be around motorcycles away from<br />

the track. “Motocross, supermoto,” he adds, “but not everything<br />

is about racing.” Training is important, as is relaxing,<br />

like going to the cinema to see some good movies, just fun<br />

with friends. It’s becoming apparent that there is a life balance<br />

within Dani because even with his strict self-discipline<br />

in training and rehabilitation, he explains. He does not want<br />

to be “a robot doing just things for racing” because “that’s not<br />

a proper life.” I then ask Dani if he likes to cook. He smiles and<br />

calmly replies, “When it’s necessary.”<br />

Our discussion turns to preparation for a race weekend. As<br />

with the life balance explained above, Dani approaches this<br />

in a very similar manner because through the experience<br />

he has amassed over the years, he has realized that not one<br />

single thing you will do will make you win or be fast. He said,<br />

“Collectively there are many things that come together that<br />

make you do good. The most important one is to be happy.”<br />

We continued on to dreams and ambitions Dani wants to<br />

achieve. Replying very assertively, but with slightly facetious<br />

tone, he says, “MotoGP World Champion.” Then he adds, with<br />

an even bigger grin, “After that, if I get it, maybe another<br />

championship.”<br />

It’s Dani’s tenth year of Championship level<br />

racing. Having just missed his April 8th anniversary,<br />

I ask Dani if he has any special<br />

plans to celebrate. It’s clear that these<br />

are just numbers to him even though<br />

he does follow them; for<br />

instance, he mentions<br />

Dani chases fellow Spainard<br />

Jorge Lorenzo in the early<br />

laps of the Estoril race.<br />

SPECIAL FEATURE<br />

Can a victory be any sweeter<br />

than to do it on your first race<br />

after shoulder surgery?<br />

Dani sits calmly before<br />

the store of the MotoGP<br />

final at Estoril.<br />

that if he had “99 pole positions, I may push for 100.” In the<br />

grand scheme of things, though, he has more tactile issues<br />

at hand. He gestures toward his shoulder. “The operation,<br />

with rehab, check with the doctor, and rehab, and rest, and<br />

rehab, so it is not easy to think about something else.”<br />

Finally, I ask Dani about the 2012 season, specifically the<br />

switch from the 800cc machines back to the 1000cc. Dani<br />

sits back in his chair and looks me square in the face. “I have<br />

a good experience with the 1000’s,” he says. “I’m not too<br />

worried about this.”<br />

Editor’s note: While Dani Pedrosa had qualified 3rd fastest at Estoril,<br />

no one, including him, knew if his newly repaired shoulder would<br />

provide him the strength to go the full race distance? It did, and he<br />

won the Estoril race in heroic fashion. His physical ailments were<br />

presumed to now be behind him and his dream of becoming MotoGP<br />

world champion seemed very possible.<br />

At the very next race at LeMans, however, Dani was taken down in<br />

the now-famous collision with Italian rider Marco Simoncelli, with<br />

Dani suffering a broken collarbone; his hopes for a MotoGP world<br />

championship now dashed. He missed two races and is no doubt<br />

already looking ahead to 2012.<br />

As Ringo Starr once sung, “It don’t come easy.”<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

ICON’S alliance lucky lid<br />

Sometimes the most expressive piece of art you<br />

have is your helmet. Helmet graphics do more<br />

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ICON’S stryker vest<br />

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Stryker Vest:<br />

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That is what the Stryker Vest with Stryker Back Armor<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

SpRING SOLO seats<br />

Retro bobbers and<br />

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when those stripped down<br />

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that’s for sure. Custom Pans,<br />

Shovels, Knuckles and even<br />

Ironhead Xls are popping up<br />

all over the place, those classic<br />

engines set into hardtail frames<br />

with Springer and Girder front<br />

ends leading the way. Most<br />

everything needed to build one<br />

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brand-new versions of most of<br />

those old Harley engines to the<br />

rigid frames, the front ends–and<br />

the Spring Solo saddles so necessary<br />

to complete the picture.<br />

And when it comes to those<br />

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Offered in two sizes, Small and<br />

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in a wide array of coverings<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

The TCFI III:<br />

Wide-Band Control<br />

Back in 2007 Harley introduced its new ECM using narrow-band oxygen sensors<br />

for closed-loop control of the air/fuel ratio (AFR). Good news. The bad<br />

part: those narrow-band sensors do their thing over a pretty limited range,<br />

just 14.5 - 15.0 AFR. This is okay for idle and part throttle but the narrow-band<br />

sensors can’t be used at wide-open throttle where the engine requires about 12.5<br />

-12.8 AFR. Daytona Twin-Tec’s TCFI III using Bosch lSU 4.2 wide-band sensors functions<br />

over a much broader AFR range. Everywhere from 10.5 - 19.5 AFR. The TCFI III<br />

and its Bosch sensors can be used under all conditions, including wide-open throttle.<br />

With the TCFI III you can set that AFR to any desired value and do it in every RPM and at<br />

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tables such as AFR and spark advance (also adjustable with the TCFI III) are displayed<br />

as easy-to-read 3D charts with an accompanying spreadsheet table that’s just as easily<br />

edited. This software is powerful, too. Editing functions allow you to quickly change a<br />

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Here’s more. The TCFI III will<br />

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feedback from the wide-band<br />

sensors. That auto-tuning can<br />

happen on a dyno with a series<br />

of stepped runs throughout the<br />

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under actual riding conditions.<br />

Daytona Twin-Tec’s TCFI III Kit.<br />

For racing applications the TCFI<br />

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electric shifters or a nitrous system. There’s built-in data logging, as well, with storage<br />

for the last hour of operation at 10 samples-per-second. All this can be downloaded<br />

and analyzed to diagnose problems or track performance. Powerful stuff.<br />

The TCFI III is ideal for lots of custom applications, too. It supports, but doesn’t require,<br />

a data link to the turn signal/security module (TSSM) or an instrument module (IM).<br />

There’s also a standard 12-volt tach output that’s compatible with most aftermarket<br />

tachometers and other popular accessories like shift lights.<br />

Bottom line: Daytona Twin-Tec’s TCFI III solves a host of Harley-Davidson problems all<br />

at once. There are applications for all the bikes needing help–including the increasingly<br />

popular V-Rods–and the TCFI III is in stock now at <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>.<br />

TCFI III Ignition Advance Table. TCFI III Air/Fuel Ratio Table.<br />

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A<br />

flat tire is never any fun. Street bike, dirt<br />

bike, ATV–it doesn’t matter, a flat is going<br />

to ruin anyone’s day. No air equals<br />

no go. Want to avoid that hassle in the<br />

first place? That’s where Slime comes in, or goes<br />

in, actually. Slime Sealants, with applications<br />

for both tires and tubes, is a specially formulated<br />

compound for use in all pneumatic<br />

tires and, once installed, it’ll remain liquid<br />

inside that tube or tire, not hardening<br />

or drying out, and as that tire or tube<br />

rotates, centrifugal force pushes<br />

the sealant out to the tread area<br />

where it creates a layer of protection,<br />

repairing punctures as they<br />

occur. Put in the Slime and say<br />

goodbye to those flat-tire woes.<br />

That life-saving Sealant is just<br />

the beginning of what Slime has<br />

to offer when it comes to tire and<br />

tube maintenance, too. There’s a<br />

full lineup here, everything from<br />

those sealants to conventional<br />

plug and patch kits, to Mini- and<br />

Heavy-Duty Compressors right<br />

through to the crowning touch–<br />

valve-stem caps in a variety of<br />

colors. <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> has it all.<br />

Slime Sealants, available in<br />

8-ounce (226.7 gram) containers,<br />

16-ounce (453.5 gram) containers,<br />

24-ounce (680.3 gram) containers<br />

and 32-ounce (907.1 gram) containers,<br />

will repair punctures up to<br />

1/4-inch (6mm) in size. That’s huge.<br />

Slime does it using an exclusive<br />

Fibro-Seal technology. This blend<br />

of microfibers and binders is carried<br />

to a puncture by the escaping<br />

air pressure where those particles<br />

intertwine to form a plug that’ll<br />

stop air loss dead in its tracks. The<br />

Fibro-Seal lattice, together with<br />

the viscous transportation system<br />

(the “green goo” that gives Slime its<br />

name) tightly packs into the puncture,<br />

instantly repairing flats with<br />

a flexible, long lasting plug. Non-<br />

Slime Sealants:<br />

The Antidote to Flat Tires<br />

To prevent<br />

and repair flat<br />

tires, Slime<br />

Tire Sealants is<br />

the answer!<br />

toxic, Slime works in both tube and tubeless tires and it’s<br />

guaranteed effective for two years. Those Slime Sealants<br />

even contain rust and corrosion inhibitors to maintain the<br />

integrity of the wheel rim. It doesn’t take much Slime to<br />

do its thing, either. Only 1.5- to 3-ounces (42.5- 85 grams)<br />

per tire is plenty, depending on the tire size and riding<br />

PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

style, and there’s no mess left behind. A Slime-treated<br />

tire or tube can be cleaned, patched or plugged in<br />

the conventional manner. Of course Slime has those<br />

patches and plugs, as well, in all the sizes. They come<br />

packaged in convenient, economy-priced kits.<br />

Slime Sealants deserve a spot in every rider’s<br />

garage–and in his tires. But the real key to tire<br />

maintenance and long tire life is proper inflation<br />

and Slime also has that covered. The Slime<br />

Inflation Systems offer a quick, portable<br />

and easy way to keep tires pumped up<br />

to spec. The Power Sport Smart Spair,<br />

a versatile, compact inflation system<br />

featuring interchangeable connectors<br />

for multiple power sources, even<br />

includes an 8-ounce (226.7 gram)<br />

bottle of that tire sealant for repairs<br />

on the go. And Slime’s Heavy Duty<br />

Compressor, a powerful 12 Volt/150<br />

PSI compressor, is just that. It’ll inflate<br />

a standard car tire in three minutes.<br />

A 16-foot (4.8 meter) hose with a<br />

quick-release coupler, a bright lED<br />

light for nighttime emergencies, an<br />

accurate and easy-to-read gauge and<br />

an assortment of inflation adapters<br />

are all included. A tough canvas bag<br />

holds it all.<br />

Flat tires are no fun.<br />

You know it, your<br />

customers know it. Set<br />

up a Slime tire-maintenance<br />

display right<br />

on the counter. This is<br />

the stuff riders need,<br />

but they won’t know it<br />

until they see it. Show<br />

off the Slime.<br />

» It’s all in the <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong><br />

warehouse, available<br />

now, so call today for more<br />

information, and be sure to<br />

check out www.slime.com.<br />

Slime offers a wide<br />

variety of quality<br />

products for tire and<br />

tube maintenance too,<br />

like their valve-stem<br />

caps, available in a<br />

variety of colors.<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

fLAme deSIGN rotors<br />

Moto-Master’s Flame Design Rotors look great,<br />

there’s no denying that. But there’s lots more<br />

going on here than just those good looks.<br />

Moto-Master, based in the Netherlands,<br />

is way above putting out something that’s just about<br />

appearance. This is a company that made its name on<br />

performance and those Flame Design Rotors, undeniably<br />

good looking, are real performers. They’re the top pick<br />

of top performers worldwide, the rotors used by almost<br />

every major MX Grand Prix team. And it’s not because of<br />

any “gimmick” rotor, no matter how good looking it is.<br />

Moto-Master is all about performance. The good looks,<br />

well, that’s just a bonus.<br />

A Flame Design Rotor, whether it’s for MX, Supermoto or<br />

a street bike is an instant improvement over any standard<br />

OE rotor. Made from specially hardened and tempered<br />

premium stainless steel, the Flame serves up that perfect<br />

combination of feel with more stopping power, all coming<br />

from less pressure at the lever. Because of its design<br />

the Flame also promotes optimal cooling along with<br />

continuous brake pad cleaning, with no tilting of the<br />

pads. The Flame street and track rotors are all 100-percent<br />

compatible with any type of brake pad, too, sintered<br />

bronze, Kevlar or ceramic carbon. It’s form and function<br />

here–with lots of that function.<br />

These are rotors designed to work. The flame-shaped<br />

venting slots and outer perimeter ensure an equal<br />

amount of contact surface between the brake pad and rotor<br />

throughout the whole rotation of the disc. There’s no<br />

fluctuation in the amount of friction during disc rotation.<br />

That means smoother, more predictable braking action<br />

allowing riders to brake harder. The flame design also ensures<br />

that the brake pads are always evenly supported on<br />

The Flame Discs:<br />

Good Looks, Great Performance<br />

the rotor with no tilting under high pressure. Additionally,<br />

Moto-Master has lined up the venting slots in the linear<br />

direction of movement, a design pattern that allows for<br />

oversize slots without any worries about chipping away<br />

at the brake pads or initiating too much initial bite. And<br />

those oversize slots ensure maximum cooling, while<br />

overall bike handling is improved due to the reduction in<br />

weight. Finally, the Flame’s outer perimeter and venting<br />

slots overlap to continuously clean the entire brake pad<br />

contact surface while allowing hot gasses to be immediately<br />

evacuated. Those are the reasons the Flame Design<br />

Rotors work so well, and why they look like they do.<br />

Coming from Moto-Master of course the Flame Design<br />

Rotors are built right. Beginning with that premium quality<br />

stainless steel, specialized laser cutting techniques<br />

provide a razor sharp cut that won’t corrode afterwards.<br />

And disc thickness is always parallel, held to a 0.003mm<br />

Moto-Master’s Flame Design<br />

Rotors are used by top<br />

teams and riders around<br />

the world. (Pictured: World<br />

Supersport rider Robin<br />

Harms. Photo by Pers-Racing.<br />

margin to eliminate any possibility of brake-lever pulsation.<br />

The disc’s inner carrier is just as good. It’s made with<br />

top-quality aircraft aluminium billet, CNC machined for<br />

maximum strength and minimum weight. The carrier is<br />

corrosion protected with a black anodized finish and the<br />

floaters, arranged in a new lightweight design, are precision<br />

CNC machined to the tightest tolerance.<br />

That’s the Flame, the great looking brake rotor from Moto-<br />

Master that works even better than it looks. For more<br />

than a decade Moto-Master rotors, and their Off-Road/<br />

MX brake pads, have provided riders and racers with the<br />

bolt-on performance boost they want and an immediate<br />

improvement over anything OE. <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> has it all<br />

and the price is always right.<br />

» See more at www.moto-master.com.<br />

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How can<br />

we stop you?<br />

2010<br />

World Champion<br />

MX1 MX2<br />

MX3<br />

2010 IDM<br />

Supersport Champion<br />

Damian Cudlin<br />

uses Moto-Master Flame<br />

MX1 World Champion<br />

Antonio Cairoli<br />

uses Moto-Master Flame<br />

Multiple<br />

Supersport<br />

and Superbike<br />

Champion<br />

IDM & ONK


PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

hIGh peRfORmANCe racing gear<br />

Thor began as Torsten Hallman Original Racewear<br />

– T.H.O.R. The idea was to make high performance<br />

racing gear for competition riders, riding<br />

gear that would be comfortable, stylish, and enhance<br />

the performance of the rider. That hasn’t changed;<br />

Thor has long been considered an industry leader when it<br />

comes to making some of the most innovative, comfortable,<br />

and safe riding gear on the racetrack and in the<br />

motorcycle industry.<br />

Thor’s all new S12 Ratchet Motocross Boot is another<br />

example of their commitment to excellence. The Thor<br />

S12 Ratchet Motocross Boot is the first to offer a closure<br />

system that provides a secure, precise fit that is trouble<br />

free. The ratchet system works by simply sliding the strap<br />

into the buckle and adjusting the strap tension with the<br />

aluminum alloy ratcheting lever. Want a little snugger fit<br />

across the instep or ankle? No problem, just ratchet that<br />

strap a few more clicks and you’ll be ready to race. It’s a lot<br />

like tuning in your suspension by adding a few clicks on<br />

Motocross Boot<br />

A Perfect Fit:<br />

S12 Ratchet Motocross Boot<br />

The Thor S12 Ratchet Motocross Boot is the first to offer a closure system that<br />

provides a secure, precise fit that is trouble free. The ratchet system works by<br />

simply sliding the strap into the buckle and adjusting the strap tension with the<br />

aluminum alloy ratcheting lever, for an easy and perfect fit, every time.<br />

the rebound adjustment. It’s easy to find the perfect fit,<br />

one click at a time.<br />

Plus, the leather chassis construction offers excellent flex<br />

and feel. There is also a split-grain leather calf guard for<br />

abrasion and heat resistance, as well as a contoured shin<br />

plate and ankle plate for impact and abrasion resistance.<br />

The bio-foam lined interior and insole provides superb<br />

comfort and cushioning that will mould to your feet and<br />

ankles quickly. And the welted rubber outsole has a steel<br />

shank insert for maximum support when landing big<br />

jumps or hammering through the whoops.<br />

It’s easy to see that the Thor S12 Ratchet Motocross Boot<br />

delivers great performance, a secure fit, innovative features,<br />

terrific styling, and superb value. The S12 Ratchet<br />

Motocross Boot and all the amazing products offered by<br />

Thor racewear are available through <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>.<br />

» Visit their website at www.thormx.com to see and learn more.<br />

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When we first introduced the Flux line of gear as<br />

the ultimate hybrid, positioned right between a fully<br />

vented kit and a traditional kit, we knew it would be a<br />

huge success. Offering serious race performance with<br />

just the right amount of venting, the Flux kit is everything<br />

you'd expect in a premium set of race equipment.<br />

This year we went even further. Introducing all new chassis<br />

designs that fit better, cool better and perform better lap after<br />

lap, moto after moto. We refined, we tested, and then we refined<br />

some more. We sweated over the smallest details to ensure<br />

you'd sweat less and perform more. The new Flux gear is the<br />

next level in performance.


PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

beTTeR SeALING gaskets<br />

If you want something done right, you have to do<br />

it yourself. So when Cometic Gaskets was founded<br />

in 1989 to bring better sealing technology to the<br />

gasket industry, it began by taking all aspects of<br />

gasket-making in-house; from conception to engineering,<br />

tooling, and testing of the final product.<br />

Today, Cometic leads the way in material selection<br />

and gasket design. No sealers are necessary on any of<br />

Cometic’s gaskets – just install the gasket using the recommended<br />

torque specs, and you’re set. Another example of<br />

Cometic’s leadership is the Multi layer Steel head gasket<br />

line. Cometic offers MlS head gaskets with any bore size<br />

you specify in just about any thickness you want.<br />

Cometic engineers the MlS head gasket to work like a<br />

spring when installed on the engine. The gasket is designed<br />

to follow both horizontal and vertical movement<br />

of the head, and actually lifts with the head to maintain<br />

the combustion seal even on high-compression, supercharged<br />

and turbocharged engines.<br />

The MlS head gasket is comprised of three layers of<br />

stainless steel. The outer layers are Viton-coated and embossed.<br />

The center layer or rub layer is uncoated stainless<br />

steel and sets up the overall thickness of the head gasket.<br />

The benefits of using MlS head gaskets include better<br />

heat transfer, little to no bore distortion for a better ring<br />

Cometic MLS (Multi Layer<br />

Steel) head gaskets.<br />

Innovative Technology:<br />

Better Sealing With Cometic<br />

seal, no need for re-torquing, and no comebacks due to<br />

blowout. Another great feature is that when the engine<br />

is next disassembled, you don’t need to scrape off the old<br />

gasket, saving time and eliminating the risk of scratching<br />

or gouging the gasket mating surfaces.<br />

Along with head gaskets, Cometic also manufactures all<br />

the gaskets and seals necessary to completely rebuild your<br />

engine. Another innovative material Cometic produces<br />

mainly for engine case covers is AFM, or Aluminum Foam<br />

Material. It has an aluminum core and is coated on both<br />

sides with a closed-cell foam synthetic Nitrile rubber.<br />

This stuff seals like magic – it’s great for sealing rough or<br />

uneven mating surfaces and is heat resistant up to 121˚C.<br />

AFM has an 85-percent recovery rate and does not require<br />

re-torquing.<br />

If you’ve ever had a fiber base gasket squeeze out or<br />

blow out, Cometic has what you’re looking for. The SlS<br />

(Single layer Steel) base gasket is made from spring steel,<br />

embossed, and Viton coated. like the MlS head gasket,<br />

it’s engineered to move with the cylinder. It won’t squeeze<br />

or blow out and does not require re-torquing.<br />

When you want the best gaskets you can find, get Cometic.<br />

Talk to <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> about the complete Cometic line.<br />

» Learn more about Cometic products at www.cometic.com.<br />

Cometic SLS (Single Layer<br />

Steel) base gaskets.<br />

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EPI<br />

CLUTCH KITS<br />

» Designed to improve performance on or off the trails without losing reliability of ATV/UTV; more efficient in transferring power of ATV/UTV down to the tires<br />

» Also designed to improve low- and mid-range acceleration<br />

» Helps decrease belt slippage, which will decrease clutch heat<br />

» Each kit will enhance back shifting<br />

and throttle response<br />

» Field tested to assure satisfaction<br />

» Designed for stock motor and exhaust<br />

» Kit components vary by model and style of kit<br />

ECONOMY KIT<br />

» Will help increase performance<br />

SPORT UTILITY KIT<br />

» Designed to give the best overall performance for<br />

those who spend most of their time on the trails<br />

SAND DUNE KIT<br />

» Designed to give the best overall performance for<br />

those who spend most of their time in sand dunes<br />

KIT FOR OVERSIZED/PADDLE TIRES<br />

» Designed to work with aggressive (taller, wider,<br />

heavier) 27-28-inch tires or 27-28-inch paddle tires<br />

» Pulls easier in tough conditions or in the mud<br />

» May affect top end speed<br />

DRAG SPECIALTIES<br />

REAR DRIVE BELTS<br />

» Carbon fiber reinforced Goodyear engineered Falcon SPC belts offer up to 33<br />

percent more tensile strength than conventional aramid reinforced belts<br />

» High-temperature rubber compound offers excellent flex and long service life<br />

» Fabric reinforced belt tooth surfaces improve wear resistance<br />

» Durable material construction is designed to withstand<br />

belt-penetrating debris without breaking<br />

NOTE: No warranty claims are made or implied.<br />

PART # DESCRIPTION<br />

1 1/8-INCH BELTS<br />

1204-0055 135-tooth belt for 00-06 FLST, 00-05 FXST (domestic/international); repl. OEM #40307-00<br />

20MM BELTS<br />

1204-0049 132-tooth belt for 07-11 FXST, FLST, FXCW (Japan); repl. OEM #40074-07<br />

1204-0057 135-tooth belt for 06 FXST (domestic/international); repl. OEM #40655-06<br />

ICON<br />

WOMEN’S HELLA STREET ANGEL JACKETS<br />

» Durable nylon textile construction<br />

» Custom buckles for a perfect fit<br />

» Removable CE-approved Field Armor elbow and shoulder impact protectors<br />

» Removable dual-density foam back pad<br />

» Women’s sport fit with articulated arms<br />

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MEMPHIS SHADES<br />

MEMPHIS SHADES BATWING FAIRING<br />

» Features clean aerodynamic shape; fairing body is 36 1/2-in. (93cm) wide<br />

and 17-in. (43cm) tall (excluding windshield and wind deflectors)<br />

» Inner fairing structure is black textured ABS<br />

» Fairing outer shell is opaque black Lucite with a class A finish<br />

that looks great as is, or can easily be painted<br />

» Memphis Shades exclusive No-Tool Trigger-Lock mounting kits feature a detach<br />

system that allows you to quickly and easily remove or install your fairing<br />

» Trigger-Lock kits are available in a combination of CNC-machined aluminum<br />

plates, stainless steel bolts and aluminum anchors or black E-coated<br />

plates, bolts and anchors for a clean appearance that’s built to last<br />

» Fairing is predrilled and fitted with push-out hole<br />

plugs for easy wind deflector installation<br />

» Windshields are available in four height and seven translucent color options,<br />

as well as clear and solar (a light tint with 72% visible light transmission)<br />

» Optional wind deflectors for increased downward airflow, windshield<br />

tri-pouch for storage and fairing trims for style are also available.<br />

» Now you can add an optional sound system to the Batwing<br />

Fairing with Hogtunes’ new speaker system<br />

» Made in the U.S.A.<br />

MOOSE UTILITY DIVISION<br />

CV BOOT KITS<br />

» Replace those dangerously worn, inexpensive CV boots<br />

before dirt, dust and grime destroy expensive CV joints<br />

» Tougher than stock and come with everything<br />

you need to complete the job<br />

» Heavy-duty puncture-resistant boot<br />

» Comes with grease and clamps<br />

» Each complete assembly fits one side<br />

» All are for front axles except as noted<br />

» Made in the U.S.A.; sold each<br />

FRONT AND REAR CV JOINT KITS<br />

» Heavy-duty fully assembled outboard joint assembly<br />

» Heavy-duty puncture-resistant boot, clamps and grease<br />

» All are front except as noted<br />

» Sold each<br />

...continued on page 59<br />

PARTS DEPARTMENT<br />

For ANY Dirt Bike<br />

Avoid costly engine<br />

damage with on-time maintenance<br />

Cruiser Style Sport Bike<br />

ROLLASTAND ® ROLLASTAND WHEEL CLEANING TOOLS<br />

® WHEEL CLEANING TOOLS<br />

Easily identify fuel type & ratio<br />

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HOUR METERS<br />

For any motorcycle<br />

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TANK TAGS<br />

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© 2011 Hardline Products hardlineproducts.com<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

AGm mAINTeNANCe-fRee batteries<br />

In most parts of the northern hemisphere the riding<br />

season is well underway, but there are still a few riders<br />

coming late to the party. Some have had other<br />

obligations, but others let their bike’s battery die<br />

over the winter and have yet to recharge it. Some of those<br />

batteries will never come back to life, however, and when<br />

your customers come in looking for replacements, steer<br />

them toward Drag Specialties AGM maintenance-free<br />

batteries.<br />

Drag Specialties AGM batteries use a special radial grid<br />

technology and are specifically designed for hard-to-start<br />

high-performance engines that need all the cranking<br />

power they can get, so you know they’ll provide more<br />

than enough power to turn over stock engines, even on<br />

the coldest morning.<br />

Thanks to their AGM (absorbed glass mat) construction,<br />

these batteries don’t suffer the fluid loss that conventional<br />

wet-cell batteries do over time. They won’t lose their<br />

charge if they sit on the shelf for too long, either, because<br />

you don’t charge them until you sell them. Each one<br />

comes with an acid pack that you<br />

put in the battery<br />

Maintenance-Free!:<br />

Drag Specialties AGM Batteries<br />

at the time of sale. Once it’s filled, it’s permanently sealed<br />

– no fluid loss, no spillage, and no need to check the fluid<br />

level or top off the battery, ever.<br />

Drag Specialties AGM batteries are built for the long haul.<br />

Their rugged construction gives them long service life as<br />

well as superior vibration resistance, which is especially<br />

important in V-twin engines with irregularly spaced firing<br />

intervals. To make it easier to put them on a charger over<br />

the winter, Drag Specialties batteries come with a quickconnect<br />

harness designed for use with Drag Specialties<br />

battery chargers.<br />

If you’ve ever wrestled the battery in or out of an Fl you’ve<br />

probably asked yourself, “Why doesn’t someone put a<br />

handle on this battery?” Well, someone has. Part number<br />

2113-0209, for ‘97-‘11 FlT, FlHT, FlTR, FlHR, and Harley Fl<br />

trikes comes with a convenient one-piece foldable handle<br />

that makes installing or removing the heavy battery easy.<br />

This battery and two others (2113-0210 and 2113-0211)<br />

also come with new flush-mount terminals that eliminate<br />

the need for spacers, ensuring a secure,<br />

vibration-resistant, direct-path connection.<br />

With all their great features, Drag<br />

Specialties batteries are easy to sell.<br />

You can make them even easier<br />

with a battery display rack. In<br />

about 1/10th of a square<br />

meter of floor space, it holds<br />

a selection of batteries,<br />

and is easy to assemble.<br />

A colorful header card is<br />

included.<br />

learn more about Drag<br />

Specialties AGM batteries<br />

in the <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong><br />

catalog, and contact<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> to find out<br />

how you can qualify to<br />

get a battery display rack<br />

for free.<br />

With Drag Specialties’ fillable AGM<br />

maintenance-free batteries, every<br />

battery you sell can be ready for<br />

action in just minutes, no matter how<br />

long it’s been sitting on the shelf.<br />

These fillable batteries come with<br />

pre-measured acid packs, so you fill<br />

them right before you sell them,<br />

and they’re sealed after charging,<br />

so there’s no need to check the fluid<br />

level or top off the battery–ever.<br />

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LIFT KITS<br />

» Increase performance in deep ruts, mud and snow<br />

» Better ground clearance over stumps and rocks<br />

» Simple bolt-on operation with clear instructions<br />

» Increased ground clearance for less tire/fender rub<br />

» Will lift 1-2-in. (25-50mm) depending on machine<br />

» Made of milled aluminum<br />

MOTION PRO<br />

LITELOC RIM LOCKS WITH ALUMINUM NUT AND BEVELED WASHER<br />

» One-piece molded design made from special high-strength nylon composite material<br />

» Super light and impact resistant<br />

» Includes the new Motion Pro aluminum LiteLoc rim lock nut and beveled washer<br />

» Rim lock for 1.40-in./1.60-in. (36x<strong>41</strong>mm) wide rims weighs only 35 grams (1.2<br />

oz.); rim lock for 1.85-in. (47mm) wide rims weighs only 57.17 grams or (2.016<br />

oz.); rim lock for 2.15-in. (55mm) wide rims weighs only 68 grams (2.4 oz.)<br />

» Unique contoured shape protects inner tube from abrasion and reduces heat<br />

» Unique angled and tapered ribs lock tire securely to rim<br />

» Tested 10 to 20 percent stronger than cast aluminum rim locks and only half the weight<br />

» Patented design<br />

SADDLEMEN<br />

HIGHWAYMAN SLANT-STYLE SADDLEBAGS<br />

» Throw-over design saddlebags made of Saddlehyde; available in three<br />

sizes and two different styles to fit every bike and storage need<br />

» Stylish dual-strap design with heavy-duty chrome-plated buckles<br />

» Box-style lid keeps contents secure<br />

» Adjustable laced yoke construction for a perfect fit on most popular cruisers<br />

» Rigid plastic backs and reinforced inner panels help maintain bag<br />

shape even when empty; bag supports recommended<br />

» Large turn signal cutouts in yoke prevent need for<br />

turn signal relocation on some models<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

qUALITY control cables<br />

There are some parts of a motorcycle you don’t<br />

really think about until they break. Control<br />

cables for example, do their job quietly, with no<br />

fuss or bother, right up until the moment they<br />

stop doing it–and by then you’re in a real predicament.<br />

Drag Specialties control cables are made of the highestquality<br />

components to make sure your customers don’t<br />

find themselves in this situation.<br />

Drag Specialties cables not only get the job done, they<br />

look good doing it. Drag’s braided throttle and idle cables<br />

have chrome-plated polished fittings, tempered steel<br />

inner conduits and inner nylon liners for long service life,<br />

and stainless-steel braiding covered with a clear covering<br />

for abrasion resistance. They come in standard, undersize,<br />

and oversize<br />

lengths for dual- and<br />

single-cable applications,<br />

and are also<br />

available with a black<br />

vinyl outer casing.<br />

Unlike throttle and<br />

idle cables, clutch<br />

cables are subjected to<br />

a lot of stress, primarily<br />

because some Harley<br />

clutches have a heavy<br />

pull. Because a control<br />

cable is essentially one<br />

long friction surface,<br />

it’s important to build<br />

it right to reduce the<br />

effort needed to operate<br />

the clutch. Drag<br />

Specialties High-<br />

Efficiency (HE)<br />

clutch cables are<br />

made so that more<br />

of the effort you apply<br />

at the lever goes to the<br />

clutch, and not the cable<br />

itself.<br />

This is accomplished by<br />

using a high-performance<br />

longitudinal housing and<br />

inner sleeve for superior com-<br />

Drag Specialties’ braided throttle and idle cables have<br />

chrome-plated polished fittings, tempered steel inner conduits<br />

and inner nylon liners for long service life, and stainlesssteel<br />

braiding covered with a clear covering for abrasion<br />

resistance. Also available with a black vinyl outer casing.<br />

Smooth Operators:<br />

Drag Specialties Control Cables<br />

pression resistance, smoother operation, and a lighter<br />

pull. These cables are available in standard, undersize,<br />

and oversize lengths for stock or custom applications,<br />

and meet or exceed all OEM specifications for fitment,<br />

construction, and endurance. like Drag’s throttle and idle<br />

cables, HE clutch cables come with braided stainless-steel<br />

with a clear covering for abrasion resistance, or in black<br />

vinyl.<br />

Older Harleys can benefit from fitting Drag Specialties<br />

cables, too. With applications for Shovelhead, Panhead,<br />

Knucklehead, and Iron Xls, the Oldbook is your onestop<br />

shop for braided or black vinyl throttle, idle, and<br />

choke cables, as well as HE clutch cables.<br />

All Drag Specialties cables come in Drag packaging<br />

for easy storage behind the counter, and effective<br />

display in front of it. Drag Specialties’ point-ofpurchase<br />

display (Part #9903-0104) is a compact<br />

and attractive way to put your stock out front<br />

where your customers are.<br />

Contact <strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> to help you choose the<br />

most popular cables to stock, and show you how<br />

to effectively display them.<br />

Drag Specialties High-Efficiency (HE) clutch cables.<br />

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HIGHWAYMAN TATTOO SADDLEBAGS<br />

» Feature deep-textured 3-D embroidered flames in a variety of colors; flame design matches Saddlemen’s Tattoo Flame seats<br />

» Removable yoke included for over-the-fender mounting; can also be installed using Saddlemen S4 Quick-Disconnect Saddlebag Docking Post and Fastener Kit<br />

» Made of a durable combination of materials including genuine leather, marine grade vinyl and chrome-plated brass<br />

» Genuine leather dual-strap design with heavy-duty, lockable chrome buckles and hidden, lockable quick-release buckles (two locks included; one per bag)<br />

BIKE LIFT<br />

RS-17 REAR STANDS<br />

» Designed with double wheels to assure the maximum stability of the bike on the ground<br />

» RS-17 has a universal design, includes 6mm, 8mm and 10mm bobbins and has both rubber adapters and V-type adapters available separately<br />

» RS-17/L is a lower rear stand made for Suzuki models since 2006; adapters included<br />

» RS-17/TB is a rear stand made for Triumph Bonneville, Thruxton and Scrambler<br />

PART # DESCRIPTION’<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0233 RS-17 rear stand<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0234 Rubber adapters for RS-17 stand<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0235 V-type adapters for RS-17 stand<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0245 RS-17/L rear stand<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0246 RS-17/TB<br />

FS-10 FRONT STAND<br />

» Universal adjustable front stand to be positioned under the forks<br />

» Designed with double wheels to assure the maximum stability of the bike on the ground<br />

» Three adapter sets available separately: adapter set for under-fork use, misalignment under-fork adapters and pivoting roller adapters<br />

PART # DESCRIPTION<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0236 FS-10 front stand<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0237 Under-fork adapter set<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0238 Pivoting roller adapter set<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0239 Misaligned under-fork adapter set<br />

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE<br />

COmpLeTe LINe Of oil and filters<br />

Oil is the lifeblood of a motorcycle’s engine.<br />

Without it, parts overheat, horsepower fades<br />

away, and total failure follows. So it’s surprising<br />

that so many riders neither know nor care about<br />

what kind of oil they put in their bikes–they’d just as soon<br />

get whatever is on sale rather than pay a little more for<br />

specially formulated motorcycle lubricants. That’s why it’s<br />

important to offer your customers the best motorcycle oil<br />

at a great price, backed by the Drag Specialties name.<br />

Nobody knows V-twins better than Drag Specialties, and<br />

that’s why Drag oil comes in a variety of weights and<br />

formulations to suit every engine and operating environment.<br />

From the coast to the mountains, and everywhere<br />

in between, there’s a Drag Specialties oil that’s right for<br />

the conditions.<br />

All Drag Specialties oils meet warranty performance<br />

Drag Specialties has a complete line of spin-on oil filters<br />

for Big Twins, XLs, and V-Rods. Available in black or<br />

chrome, some filters also come with a 17mm hex nut on<br />

the end for easy installation and removal (pictured).<br />

The Right Oil for the Job:<br />

Drag Specialties Oil And Filters<br />

criteria for Harley-Davidson engines and do not void<br />

new vehicle warranties. They meet or exceed API Ci-4/Sl<br />

service rating.<br />

There’s little point in changing the oil and not the filter.<br />

Drag Specialties has a complete line of spin-on oil filters<br />

for Big Twins, Xls, and V-Rods. These high-quality filters<br />

come in black or chrome, and the Big Twin and V-Rod filters<br />

have 10-micron filtering capability. Some filters come<br />

with a 17mm hex nut on the end for easy installation and<br />

removal. Drag also has oil filters with a magnetic ring in<br />

the center to capture small particles of loose metal.<br />

Boost sales with a Drag Specialties oil banner (Part #9904-<br />

0877) and floor display rack (Part #9903-0103). Talk to<br />

<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> about the complete line of Drag Specialties<br />

oils and filters today.<br />

» Fully synthetic 20W-50 uses a synthetic base oil and a selective<br />

additive package for exceptional viscosity stability and long-lasting<br />

anti-oxidation qualities. It’s specially engineered and produced as a<br />

multi-fill lubricant for Harley engines, transmissions, and primaries.<br />

» 20W-50 oil is made for engines operated in conditions<br />

between 1C and 37C. It provides outstanding protection for<br />

cold starting and features special additives that prevent wear<br />

while guarding against sludge build-up and oil breakdown.<br />

» 25W-60 motorcycle oil is formulated for V-twin engines<br />

when the ambient temperature is between 10C and 43C.<br />

» SAE 50 oil is recommended for pre-Evolution Big Twins when<br />

the ambient temperature is between 15C and 37C.<br />

» SAE 60 oil is recommended for pre-Evolution Big Twins when<br />

the ambient temperature is between 26C and 37C.<br />

» SAE 70 is the perfect oil for well-worn pre-Evolution engines<br />

when the ambient temperature is between 26C and 37C.<br />

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FS-9 FRONT STAND<br />

» Universal front fixed stand fits into underside of motorcycle front fork<br />

PART # DESCRIPTION<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0240 FS-9 front stand<br />

FS-10/H FRONT STAND<br />

» Designed specifically for bikes with radial brakes<br />

» Designed with double wheels to assure the maximum stability of the bike on the ground<br />

» Adapters included<br />

PART # DESCRIPTION<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-02<strong>41</strong> FS-10/H Front Stand<br />

FS-11 FRONT HEADSTOCK STAND<br />

» Allows easy removal of the wheel and the fork rods<br />

» Includes different sized pins to fit into the steering stem hole of any bike<br />

» Designed with double wheels to ensure the maximum stability of the bike on the ground<br />

PART # DESCRIPTION<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0242 FS-11 front headstock stand<br />

RS-16 SINGLE-SIDED SWINGARM REAR STAND<br />

» For left side<br />

» Designed with double wheels to assure the maximum stability of the bike on the ground<br />

» Pins available separately; see fitment chart for the pin that fits your make and model<br />

PART # DESCRIPTION<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0243 RS-16 rear stand<br />

RS-16/R REAR SINGLE-SIDED SWINGARM STAND<br />

» For right side<br />

» Designed with double wheels to assure the maximum stability of the bike on the ground<br />

» Pins available separately; see chart to see which pin fits your make and model<br />

PART # DESCRIPTION<br />

<strong>41</strong>01-0244 RS-16/R swingarm stand<br />

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