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AUSTRALIA’S MOTORCYCLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES INDUSTRY MAGAZINE<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
<strong>Issue</strong> 11 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong><br />
b u ssi in e s s s tto b u ssi in e s ss<br />
ARE YOU selling the<br />
SCALA RIDER Q2 MULTISET<br />
<strong>Bike</strong>-to-<strong>Bike</strong> Intercom?<br />
Distributed Exclusively by Strike –<br />
www.strike.com.au/bb<br />
On the Road Again with TEXA<br />
Tyre Down ABC Inventors Winner<br />
Motorcycle Sales First Quarter<br />
This<br />
issue:<br />
PLUS - News - Accessories - Parts - Service - Workshop
w e l c o m e<br />
Still No Slow Down<br />
With Autumn drawing to a close<br />
leading us into another winter, bringing<br />
on shorter and colder days you could<br />
be fooled into thinking the Australian<br />
Motorcycle Industry is slowing down for<br />
the cooler season. Well if the level of<br />
activity in the <strong>May</strong> – June <strong>2009</strong> issue 11<br />
of <strong>Bike</strong> <strong>Business</strong> is any indication there<br />
is no evidence of the industry backing<br />
off, in fact there seems to be more<br />
and more product to report on in each<br />
progressive issue.<br />
Besides some great product updates<br />
there is news of a tempering of the<br />
excessive rates of new bike sales that<br />
were seen in 2008, that said there are<br />
still some reports of continued growth<br />
in the new bike sales in the first quarter<br />
of <strong>2009</strong>, Triumph and Hyosung feature<br />
on that list. I doubt any of us will be<br />
surprised with these latest statistics<br />
as all the indicators were there for<br />
the Australian Motorcycle Industry to<br />
weather well through this economic<br />
down turn.<br />
But just when we were all bunkering<br />
in for a long term economic down<br />
turn there are reports of glimmers of<br />
recovery, which may translate to more<br />
good turn over which hopefully converts<br />
to good profits.<br />
Away from the business front for a<br />
bit, in this issue we report on an exciting<br />
win by an Australian inventor KYA<br />
Racing who won Inventor of the Week<br />
on the ABC’s New Inventors Program,<br />
positioning them to win Inventor of<br />
the Year.<br />
Besides the fact that this Aussie<br />
invention has addressed a long term<br />
problem of the effect on suspension<br />
when transporting bikes, it is refreshing<br />
to unveil that the manufacture of the Tyre<br />
Down will stay on Australian shores.<br />
Too often we hear stories of great<br />
Aussie ingenuity having to go offshore<br />
to make a ‘go of it’, so congrats to<br />
KYA Racing for addressing an industry<br />
problem and staying at home with it<br />
in OZ.<br />
Our next issue of <strong>Bike</strong> <strong>Business</strong> will<br />
feature the Annual Motorcycle Industry<br />
Supplier Directory, which will detail<br />
industry suppliers including their range<br />
of brands and products.<br />
According to feed back the 08 - 09<br />
Motorcycle Industry Supplier Directory<br />
was well received and provided a great<br />
resource for the industry.<br />
Anticipating the same interest in the<br />
09 - 10 release we will be busily<br />
preparing the information for its release<br />
in July <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Now it’s time to get reading and<br />
enjoy the latest industry update with <strong>Bike</strong><br />
<strong>Business</strong>. The Editors desk.<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s<br />
c o n t e n t s<br />
AUSTRALIA’S MOTORCYCLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES INDUSTRY MAGAZINE<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
<strong>Issue</strong> 11 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong><br />
b u ssi in e s s s tto b u ssi in e s ss<br />
ARE YOU selling the<br />
SCALA RIDER Q2 MULTISET<br />
<strong>Bike</strong>-to-<strong>Bike</strong> Intercom?<br />
Distributed Exclusively by Strike –<br />
www.strike.com.au/bb<br />
On the Road Again with TEXA<br />
Tyre Down ABC Inventors Winner<br />
Motorcycle Sales First Quarter<br />
This<br />
issue:<br />
PLUS - News - Accessories - Parts - Service - Workshop<br />
About the cover:<br />
The SCALA RIDER<br />
range (www.strike.com.<br />
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See page 13.<br />
news 4 - 11<br />
bikes & atvs 12<br />
accessories 13 - 18<br />
service parts 19 - 25<br />
workshop 26 - 29<br />
advertisers index 30<br />
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BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
3 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong> b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s
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Triumph has finished off the first quarter strongly,<br />
17 units up on the same period for 2008<br />
“We are particularly pleased to be in<br />
a ‘positive’ position, given the current<br />
economic climate,” said Triumph’s<br />
Marketing Manager, Mal Jarrett.<br />
“Once again our bikes in the ‘Naked’<br />
segment performed extremely well, with<br />
the Street Triple at a 26.4% increase<br />
and first place in the category, the<br />
Bonneville at a 6.1% increase and<br />
second place in the category, and the<br />
Thruxton achieving a 29.2% increase<br />
and eighth place in the category.<br />
The T100 also made it into the top 10 in<br />
the category at fifth place.<br />
“The Sprint ST was also a star<br />
performer for us, with a whopping<br />
116.7% increase over the corresponding<br />
period in 2008, and finishing third best<br />
seller overall in the ‘Sports Touring’<br />
category.<br />
Although it’s still early days, it<br />
appears that during these tough<br />
economic times customers are turning<br />
to a brand that can be trusted not only<br />
for being a reliable mount, but a brand<br />
that will retain its resale value and be<br />
around for many years to come.”<br />
TEXA on TOUR<br />
Since November 2008 TEXA committed to sponsoring live<br />
workshop diagnostic demonstrations around Australia and<br />
their distributors have been involved in these information<br />
sessions to showcase the technologies available for modern<br />
Motorbikes.<br />
TEXA, established in Italy, is a leader in Europe and the<br />
worldwide market in multiband diagnostic tools; and has<br />
for many years developed a series of products specifically<br />
dedicated to servicing motorbikes.<br />
The series of seminars kicked off in Sydney, where Italian<br />
TEXA development manager for the <strong>Bike</strong> sector, Mario<br />
Giacomella shared his experience from a global perspective<br />
on world’s ‘best’ practice in workshop repair and <strong>Bike</strong><br />
technology.<br />
Since then more than half a dozen information nights have<br />
been held in central and coastal regions in NSW, Melbourne,<br />
and other states.<br />
TEXA was also on hand at events like the ULYSSES AGM<br />
to help users find out more about electronic systems &<br />
diagnosis.<br />
The feedback at these events has been very positive, with<br />
attendees soaking up the information and sharing valuable<br />
experiences of repair work with others.<br />
Every month there has been live workshop diagnostic<br />
demonstration sponsored by TEXA and thanks goes to<br />
institutions like the IAME, NSW TAFE and of course local<br />
TEXA distributors for the continued support to help organise<br />
these events.<br />
Another live workshop diagnostic demonstration night with<br />
OMP will be held in Melbourne’s South East on Tuesday the<br />
26 th <strong>May</strong> <strong>2009</strong> (see flyer insert for details Victoria only).<br />
And in NSW, MOTOHANSA will participate in some more<br />
sessions with the IAME covering northern NSW.<br />
For event details, contact your local TEXA distributor; IAME<br />
branch or TAFE.<br />
For more information on events or demonstration refer<br />
the following web http://www.iame.com.au/Training.htm<br />
sites; and at www.texa.it (select TEXA INTERNATIONAL<br />
– DEALERS, Then region OCEANIA/AU).<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
4 <strong>May</strong> - <strong>May</strong> - June b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s
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FAST LEARNING AT HONDA SMART SCHOOL<br />
The Honda Smart Accredited Rider<br />
Training Schools continue to be a highly<br />
successful tool for training off-road riders<br />
in <strong>2009</strong>. Since its inception in 2001 over<br />
5000 students have participated in one<br />
of the many reputable riding courses run<br />
around Australia.<br />
Honda Smart and their <strong>2009</strong> national<br />
off-road training program have thus<br />
far conducted schools in Frankston,<br />
Maroondah, Maffra/Sale, Winton (VIC),<br />
Cairns, Mareeba (QLD), Tea Tree Gully<br />
(SA), Tamworth and Young (NSW).<br />
“It’s been a great start to a new year.<br />
Motorcycle riding and racing is becoming<br />
a widely accepted sport.<br />
This is marginally due to the ever<br />
increasing coverage on Television and the<br />
successes of Australian riders in world<br />
championships.<br />
Hyosung are one of the few brands<br />
to be holding their own in these tough<br />
times. Confirmed by the FCAI industry<br />
data released for the first quarter of<br />
<strong>2009</strong>, Hyosung are virtually unit for unit<br />
compared to the same time last year,<br />
selling 542 road bikes, up 2 over the<br />
corresponding period.<br />
Hyosung is in a unique position in that<br />
all of their 250cc and 650cc models are<br />
LAM’s (Learner Approved Motorcycle<br />
As the sport’s popularity increases<br />
so does the awareness for rider training.<br />
Individual riders, parents and corporate<br />
Australia appreciate the necessities of<br />
rider training,” said Honda Smart’s Glen<br />
Bell.<br />
The program covers all of the<br />
techniques of motorcycle riding and<br />
racing. Body position, cornering, braking<br />
and jumping are taught by a star studded<br />
line up of instructors including legends<br />
such as Troy Dorron, Glen Bell, Jye<br />
Harvey, Yarrive Konsky, Peter Boyle and<br />
one of Australia’s most decorated riding<br />
coaches, Paul Broomfield.<br />
The School’s worth is also witnessed<br />
by the great performance shown this<br />
season by riders like Dylan Peterson,<br />
Wade Carter, Jacob Wright and Matt<br />
Philips of the Thor Honda Smart Youth<br />
Hyosung Holds Firm in Tough Market<br />
Scheme) approved and this is clearly<br />
proving a popular option for owners.<br />
“It’s not just the learner market we<br />
are catering for”, said Hyosung Brand<br />
Manager Simon Gloyne,” our 650cc<br />
models are also available in full power<br />
(non-lams) and they are proving popular<br />
for riders without restricted licences.<br />
Our GT250R (two-tone) is also<br />
continuing to provide a great value<br />
proposition for many owners with 2008<br />
Development Team who have thrived<br />
under the guidance of team coordinator<br />
and Smart school instructor, Glen Bell.<br />
“It’s been a great start to the season.<br />
More and more it’s becoming increasingly<br />
evident the need for coaching both on<br />
and off the bike.<br />
Glen has done a tremendous job with<br />
Dylan and his 3rd place at a round of<br />
the under 19 nationals showed it,” said<br />
Honda Smart director Yarrive Konsky.<br />
With Honda committed to fostering<br />
young talent weather on road or off-road,<br />
the Honda Smart Rider Training Schools<br />
provide a perfect environment to learn<br />
and practice under controlled conditions.<br />
Over the coming months Honda Smart<br />
Schools will be held in Victoria, New<br />
South Wales, Queensland, Western<br />
Australia and Tasmania.<br />
model run outs continuing at $5990 plus<br />
ORC”.<br />
In considering the reasons for<br />
Hyosungs continuing solid sales,<br />
Mr. Gloyne added, “The feedback<br />
we are getting is that there are less<br />
impulse buyers out there and buyers are<br />
becoming more discerning about how<br />
they spend their money.<br />
It means our excellent bang for your<br />
buck proposition is stacking up”.<br />
HONDA CONFIDENT MARKET WILL RALLY FOR REMAINDER OF ‘09<br />
First quarter sales figures for the<br />
motorcycle industry have just been<br />
released by the FCAI, and although the<br />
expected decline across the board has<br />
impacted all manufacturers to some<br />
extent, Honda Australia is looking forward<br />
to a strong recovery in the coming<br />
months. Honda’s General Manager,<br />
Motorcycles, Tony Hinton said sales<br />
will improve from this point forward as<br />
the company has taken an informed<br />
and strategic approach to ensuring the<br />
business remains strong.<br />
“We are confident that our remaining<br />
three quarters for the year will be stronger.<br />
We have done what is necessary to stay<br />
buoyant such as focusing on inventory<br />
management and planning for a different<br />
kind of market in the coming years,”<br />
Mr Hinton said. “Honda wants to ensure<br />
that our dealers remain strong, and<br />
balancing their inventory in line with<br />
market conditions is a priority. It’s about<br />
responsible economic management.”<br />
Regardless of lower retail figures for<br />
the January to March <strong>2009</strong> period, Honda<br />
continued to have a strong presence<br />
in all of the major sectors such as ATV,<br />
Supersport, Touring, Enduro, Motocross,<br />
Fun, Farm, Trail, Naked and Scooter.<br />
“The two wheel industry can always<br />
bank on the fact that motorcycles are a<br />
fantastic option for people who are looking<br />
for an economical way to get around.”<br />
“Buyer confidence and a willingness<br />
to make a discretionary spend on a<br />
motorcycle has started to show again<br />
in recent weeks, and I think we will see<br />
stronger sales for sectors that cater to<br />
the commuter market in particular in the<br />
future,” he added.<br />
Honda is currently reviewing their<br />
product line up, and as a result, will be<br />
bringing in a number of new models<br />
before the end of the year aimed at<br />
meeting the demands of these new market<br />
conditions.<br />
Whilst bolstering sales remains<br />
important, Honda will also continue to<br />
remain focused on key matters that are<br />
peripheral to the retail sector.<br />
“We remain committed to expanding on<br />
our training and safety through our HART<br />
facilities, and in fact, will be launching the<br />
all-new Victorian centre next month,”<br />
Mr Hinton said.<br />
“Honda also remains committed to<br />
working with Government to improve<br />
conditions for motorcyclists through our<br />
membership on key industry bodies.”<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s<br />
5 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong>
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BRP Launches Can-Am Spyder Roadster Demo Tour<br />
BRP’s Can-Am Spyder<br />
roadster has taken Australia<br />
by storm in its first 12<br />
months, and now it is coming<br />
to a city near you, starting<br />
in Sydney in <strong>May</strong> <strong>2009</strong>, BRP<br />
is launching “The Can-Am<br />
Spyder experience” demo<br />
tour.<br />
“The Spyder Experience”<br />
is a travelling road show<br />
including the “Spyder<br />
hospitality truck” that will<br />
visit cities all over Australia<br />
giving adventurers and<br />
enthusiasts the opportunity<br />
to experience first hand the<br />
Spyder roadster’s unique<br />
features, ride characteristics,<br />
exhilarating performance,<br />
magnetic cornering and<br />
peace-of-mind stability.<br />
The Can-Am Spyder<br />
experience offers participants<br />
a two-hour introduction to the<br />
vehicle which includes rider<br />
training and technical overview<br />
prior to putting the Spyder<br />
roadster through its paces on<br />
the open road and feeling first<br />
hand the thrill of its unique<br />
riding sensation. Participants<br />
then have the opportunity to<br />
grab a coffee and discuss their<br />
experience with like minded<br />
adventurers, dealers and<br />
experts from the Can-Am team.<br />
The demo tour is free<br />
Register early, spots are<br />
limited.<br />
To find out where and when<br />
you can register to try the<br />
Can-Am Spyder roadster, visit:<br />
www.spyderexperience.com.<br />
New South Wales Premier gives HART<br />
New South Wales Premier Nathan<br />
Rees visited the Honda Australia Rider<br />
Training (HART) facility in St Ives recently<br />
to announce a new licensing scheme for<br />
motorcycle riders.<br />
The scheme, to be introduced in June,<br />
is similar to a motor vehicle licence and is<br />
designed to give riders more time to gain<br />
confidence and experience on the road.<br />
“We’ve extended the minimum<br />
provisional period for motorcycle riders<br />
from one to three years, with the same P1<br />
and P2 phases as car drivers,” said Mr<br />
Rees.<br />
NSW Roads Minister, Michael Daley,<br />
was also in attendance at HART, which<br />
was chosen for the launch dues to its<br />
international standing as a provider of high<br />
quality motorcycle learner and licensing<br />
skills programs.<br />
“Riders must now hold a learner licence<br />
for a minimum of three months before<br />
attending a pre-provisional course.<br />
They must then be on a P1 provisional<br />
licence for a minimum of 12 months before<br />
applying for a full licence,” said Mr Daley.<br />
“The new scheme recognises car<br />
driving experience and brings NSW in line<br />
with other States.”<br />
Honda is heavily involved in rider<br />
training, with four facilities located in<br />
Queensland, New South Wales and<br />
Victoria.<br />
“Whilst we wholeheartedly support<br />
training programs designed to make<br />
riders safer, it will be interesting to watch<br />
what effect the new licensing scheme has<br />
on accident rates and crash data in New<br />
South Wales,” said Honda Australia’s<br />
Managing Director Stuart Strickland.<br />
“We’re disappointed that there’s no<br />
national uniformity, considering the overall<br />
size of the motorcycle market compared to<br />
the motor vehicle market.”<br />
“We enjoy good relations with the NSW<br />
Government and the Road Transport<br />
Authority, and remain committed to<br />
contributing to road safety.”<br />
“We hope this new scheme produces<br />
some measurable outcomes for<br />
motorcyclists.”<br />
Huge savings when shipping Motorbikes by Airfreight from USA<br />
Ship My <strong>Bike</strong> have negotiated huge<br />
savings when shipping Motorbikes<br />
by Airfreight from USA into Sydney,<br />
Melbourne and Brisbane.<br />
This is due to a mix of schedule<br />
changes; new airlines on the route and a<br />
general decline in cargo revenues create a<br />
“prefer to fill” attitude versus flying light on.<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s<br />
6 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong><br />
The bottom line on any Quad or <strong>Bike</strong><br />
we are seeing savings of up to USD<br />
$1500.00 when you ship by Airfreight.<br />
By Air it passes through less hands<br />
in the transport chain, is customs and<br />
quarantine cleared and delivered all within<br />
7-10 days versus 5-6 weeks by Seafreight.<br />
We have not seen Air prices like this for 4<br />
to 5 years, they are worth the investigation<br />
for any importers.<br />
Our own office in the USA will arrange<br />
pick up of rolling bikes across USA, Crate<br />
and Handle Export Customs requirements<br />
on your behalf.<br />
For more information contact Ship My <strong>Bike</strong><br />
02 9587 5111 www.shipmybike.com.au
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such as re-setting the service light, encoding keys, unlocking the immobilizer and configuring the immobilizer/<br />
alarm, making injection adjustments (CO Trimmer), adjusting the throttle valve position sensor (TPS), re-setting<br />
auto adaptive parameters, making idling adjustments. The tool shows live data; it displays ECU data, reads stored<br />
faults (history) or live data (RPM, battery voltage, throttle angle). It’s easy to update via Smart Card technology.<br />
Logicar Australia are specialist workshop and diagnostic equipment suppliers to the Automotive trade. Our range<br />
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Features include:<br />
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• Note: Not all functions/features<br />
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New Inventors winner<br />
Even though the road and trail bike<br />
Tyre Down have been on the market for<br />
some time KYA Racing got their chance<br />
to showcase some ‘good ol’ Aussie<br />
ingenuity on a recent program<br />
of the ABC New Inventors.<br />
The program has been<br />
the ignition point for some<br />
great Aussie inventions, to be<br />
selected is an achievement but<br />
to win is just special.<br />
The road and trail bike tyre<br />
downs was voted their weeks<br />
winner which puts them in the<br />
running to be the inventor of<br />
the year.<br />
The road and trail bike<br />
Tyre Down essentially<br />
protect motorcycles during<br />
transportation or storage<br />
securely using the very latest in tie down<br />
technology. This Aussie designed and<br />
built product, protects bikes handlebars<br />
and suspension by safely securing bikes<br />
via the rear wheel.<br />
Tyre Down can be fitted to most<br />
types of trailers and also within utes,<br />
vans etc. There is no need for front tie<br />
downs.<br />
For the road bike Tyre Down<br />
to be suitable for all bikes, the<br />
rear wheel needs to be relatively<br />
clear, bikes with large tight rear<br />
guards, panniers or saddlebags<br />
and low pipes may not be.<br />
Well done to KYA Racing for<br />
their ingenuity, and especially<br />
for keeping the invention well<br />
and truly on Australian shores,<br />
by retaining manufacturing<br />
in Australia.<br />
For more information contact<br />
WFO 03 9681 7999.<br />
Visit www.kyaracing.com.au<br />
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Phone: 02 8889 7700<br />
Visit: www.chifleyhotels.com/easterncreek<br />
Email: reservations.easterncreek@chifleyhotels.com<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
8 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong> b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s<br />
Figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive<br />
Industries (FCAI) show 26,241 motorcycles, scooters and allterrain<br />
vehicles (ATVs) were sold to the end of March – a 15.5<br />
per cent decline compared to the same period in 2008.<br />
“There are signs that the motorcycle market has softened<br />
in the past three months, however it has to be remembered<br />
that it is being compared to the record sales result of 2008,”<br />
FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said.<br />
“There are obvious financial benefits of motorcycle<br />
ownership and in these economic times people should look<br />
seriously at their transport needs,” he said.<br />
Road-bikes were the most popular segment in the<br />
marketplace recording 10,794 sales (6.8 per cent decrease)<br />
compared to the off-road segment’s 8,644 sales (19.6 per<br />
cent decrease).<br />
There were 3,807 ATVs sold during the first three months<br />
of the year (13.2 per cent decrease) and 2,996 new scooter<br />
sales (31.1 per cent decrease).<br />
“Scooters remain a fashionable, convenient and<br />
economical mode of transport but it is clear that the<br />
tightening economy has affected sales of this previously<br />
rapid growing segment,” Mr McKellar said.<br />
Yamaha was the number one selling brand in the<br />
marketplace with 5,197 first quarter sales, followed by Honda<br />
with 4,917 and then Suzuki with 3,763.<br />
Looking at the segments in more detail, cruisers retained<br />
leadership of the road-bike sub-segments ahead of 250cc<br />
and sports.<br />
Harley-Davidson led the road bike segment with 1,902<br />
sales, followed by Suzuki (1,834 sales) and Honda (1,775<br />
sales). In the off-road market, Yamaha was the clear leader<br />
(2,552 sales) from Honda (1,996) and Suzuki (1,311). In a<br />
declining market, SYM was the leading scooter brand with<br />
517 sales ahead of Piaggio (385) and Vespa (376). ATV sales<br />
were led by Yamaha with 1,085 sales, then Honda (843)<br />
and Polaris (633).
BMW Motorrad is pleased to announce<br />
their highly acclaimed Off Road Training<br />
courses for <strong>2009</strong> in Victoria, New South<br />
Wales and Queensland.<br />
Now in its fifth consecutive year since it<br />
began, BMW Motorrad’s Off Road Training<br />
continues to grow in order to cater for<br />
the increasing demand. Combining<br />
a unique blend of highly trained and<br />
experienced instructors together with<br />
the worlds leading Adventure and<br />
Enduro motorcycles, BMW Motorrad will<br />
again provide off road riders with the<br />
opportunity to learn, harness and refine<br />
their riding skills. Designed for riders of<br />
all abilities, there are two great courses<br />
to choose from on the <strong>2009</strong> calendar, the<br />
new Enduro “Trail <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills Course<br />
and the BMW GS “Adventure <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills<br />
Course.<br />
The new Enduro “Trail <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills<br />
Course provides participants the option<br />
to hone their off road riding skills aboard<br />
the G 450 X or if participants feel more<br />
comfortable, they can bring their own trail<br />
bike (BMW or other brand).<br />
As part of the <strong>2009</strong> line up, Luka Bussa,<br />
BMW Motorrad’s very own Pro Class rider<br />
from the BMW Motorrad Enduro Team will<br />
be a guest instructor and provide guests<br />
with invaluable advice and techniques.<br />
The GS “Adventure bike” course is<br />
designed for those BMW GS owners<br />
that wish to learn all the skills in order to<br />
get the most out of their GS motorcycle,<br />
creating a new level of confidence.<br />
All courses are run for two days and<br />
are held in three ideal venues throughout<br />
Australia, incorporating terrain reflective of<br />
varied riding conditions and abilities.<br />
Course dates and locations are as follows:<br />
Dargle (Sydney), NSW - June <strong>2009</strong><br />
11-12th - Enduro/Trail <strong>Bike</strong>”<br />
Skills Course<br />
13-14th - GS “Adventure <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills<br />
Course (Own motorcycle required)<br />
15-16th - GS “Adventure <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills<br />
Course (Own motorcycle required)<br />
Green Park (Conondale), QLD -<br />
July <strong>2009</strong><br />
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BMW Motorrad Off Road Training<br />
Courses Continue to Grow<br />
Motorcycle Transport & Logistics is<br />
celebrating its 3 rd anniversary this year<br />
with the opening of there new massive<br />
depot and storage facility concept store at<br />
100 Barry Rd, Campbellfield, on Saturday<br />
30 th of <strong>May</strong> <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
The new custom built 6000sq ft store<br />
promises to change the retail transport<br />
and storage of motorcycles in Melbourne.<br />
The new Depot and Storage Facility<br />
has been designed completely around<br />
the industry requirements and you will<br />
experience that as soon as you step in the<br />
door.<br />
The reception area will feature<br />
an entertainment area including a<br />
refreshment section, lounge area and 42”<br />
plasma screen showing constant Trade<br />
related DVD’S. MTL also has a small<br />
amount of Trade Displays in the reception<br />
area to inform its customers of what<br />
products are out there.<br />
MTL will provide it’s interstate<br />
customers with a courtesy bus to<br />
Melbourne & Essendon Airports seven<br />
days a week when they are booking there<br />
motorcycle transport through MTL.<br />
MTL will be opening its doors from 3.00<br />
PM on Saturday 30 th of <strong>May</strong> <strong>2009</strong> so drop<br />
in and check out the new facility, see the<br />
staff meet the drivers that move your bikes<br />
and see the displays.<br />
There will be a barbecue and finger<br />
food with refreshments along with an<br />
evening mystery ride.<br />
Displays at the Open Day:<br />
• Retail <strong>Bike</strong>s on Display including<br />
Harley Davidson, Ducati, Victory,<br />
Honda, Suzuki, Vespa, Yamaha<br />
and Royal Enfield.<br />
• Trick <strong>Bike</strong>s, Stunt <strong>Bike</strong>s,<br />
• <strong>Bike</strong>craft Display<br />
• DVD displays on current<br />
merchandise and bikes,<br />
• Coffee Cart<br />
MTL will begin having Ride nights on<br />
the last Saturday evening of every second<br />
month which will include a Light Meal &<br />
Refreshments prior to the ride. For more<br />
information contact 03 9357 6233.<br />
16-17th - Enduro/Trail <strong>Bike</strong> Skills<br />
Course<br />
18-19th - GS “Adventure <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills<br />
Course (Own motorcycle required)<br />
20-21st - GS “Adventure <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills<br />
Course (Own motorcycle required)<br />
Werribee (Melbourne), VIC -<br />
October <strong>2009</strong><br />
8-9th - Enduro/Trail <strong>Bike</strong> Skills Course<br />
10-11th - GS “Adventure <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills<br />
Course (Own motorcycle required)<br />
12-13th - GS “Adventure <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills<br />
Course (Own motorcycle required)<br />
Enduro “Trail <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills Course<br />
With BMW G 450 X supplied $895<br />
Own bike supplied $625<br />
GS “Adventure <strong>Bike</strong>” Skills Course<br />
Own bike required $625<br />
For more information and bookings<br />
regarding the BMW Motorrad Off Road<br />
Training Course please refer to<br />
www.bmwmotorrad.com.au<br />
For a complete list of dates or for more<br />
info, simply head to www.fullthrottlesports.<br />
com/hondasmart<br />
Motorcycle Transport & logistics<br />
When your bike needs a ride…<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
9 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong> b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s
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BMW Motorrad’s New K Series Wins Prestigious ‘red dot’ Awards<br />
Two of BMW Motorrad’s latest K<br />
Series motorcycles are the recipients<br />
of the famous ‘red dot’ awards that<br />
recognise outstanding design quality.<br />
The K 1300 S sports bike and the K<br />
1200 R naked roadster have won the<br />
internationally acclaimed label that<br />
is awarded to products that have<br />
clearly set themselves apart from<br />
the competition by their particularly<br />
successful design solutions.<br />
Launched in 1955, the red dot award<br />
has become established as one of<br />
the most important design awards in<br />
the world. It recognises achievements<br />
in numerous categories such as<br />
automotive, architecture, domestic,<br />
consumer electronics, fashion, life<br />
science and medicine.<br />
This year, the jury considered the<br />
design of 3,231 products from 49<br />
different countries all over the world.<br />
A total of 683 products won the red<br />
dot award, and the winners will be<br />
presented with their accolades at a<br />
special ceremony on 29 June in Essen,<br />
Germany.<br />
The new K-Series range was launched<br />
in BMW dealerships in March and<br />
consists of three models, all renowned<br />
for their high performance, advanced<br />
technology and powerful engines.<br />
Individually, the K 1300 S is the fastest<br />
motorcycle ever produced by BMW<br />
Motorrad, the K 1300 R naked roadster<br />
is the most technologically advanced<br />
in its class, and the K 1300 GT is the<br />
best high-speed tourer BMW has ever<br />
produced.<br />
Winning these two red dot accolades<br />
in the ‘automotive, transport and<br />
caravan’ segment means that the K 1300<br />
S and K 1300 R join a long list of awardwinning<br />
BMW motorcycles.<br />
Last year, the BMW G 450 X won a<br />
special ‘red dot: best of the best’ award<br />
for particularly pioneering design.<br />
The HP2 Sport motorcycle was a 2008<br />
red dot awards finalist and the F 800 GS<br />
also received an honourable mention<br />
during last year’s ceremony.<br />
Get involved with your local Clubs<br />
I’m one of your customers. I’m a<br />
Motorcyclist and member of a Club.<br />
My Club is a Member of the Motorcycle<br />
Council of NSW.<br />
Established in 1982, the Motorcycle<br />
Council of NSW Inc. (MCC of NSW) is<br />
an internationally recognised umbrella<br />
group for motorcycle clubs, associations<br />
and ride groups, in the state of New<br />
South Wales. The MCC of NSW is the<br />
peak body for motorcycling in NSW and<br />
represents over 41 clubs/groups, with<br />
more than 36,000 riders as members.<br />
The MCC of NSW exists to support<br />
its’ Member Clubs and the members of<br />
those Clubs. Those Members support<br />
motorcycle <strong>Business</strong>es and in return<br />
they get support from the Motorcycle<br />
Industry. Which, in turn, supports the<br />
MCC of NSW… and as a result, the work<br />
that the MCC of NSW does, supports the<br />
Industry. Incestuous?<br />
Confused? At times perhaps, but<br />
essentially we all need to assist each<br />
other to protect motorcycling in its many<br />
forms and varieties. So how and why can<br />
the Industry help the MCC of NSW?<br />
Or, even better, how can I help you?<br />
So, what does the MCC do? In<br />
NSW, you might remember the Exhaust<br />
legislation, the Clause 19 or dreaded<br />
“Sticker Tax”.<br />
If you are not from NSW, this was<br />
an attempt by the NSW Dept. of<br />
Environment to get all aftermarket<br />
exhausts off NSW Roads.<br />
The MCC, through a variety of means,<br />
convinced the NSW Government to<br />
repeal the law. So you can now continue<br />
to sell aftermarket exhausts in NSW.<br />
Other ways that the MCC of NSW is<br />
working to further motorcycling, is by<br />
making riding safer for all and more<br />
socially acceptable to all. In 2000, we<br />
launched a research study into Crash<br />
Barriers called “Barriers to Safety”.<br />
This, amongst other things, led to the<br />
production and launch in June 2002 of<br />
“Positioned for Safety”. This was the first<br />
time anyone, including Governments,<br />
in Australia had produced a strategic<br />
plan for the future of motorcycling. This<br />
document was updated and re-released<br />
in 2007.<br />
More recently, the MCC challenged<br />
the NSW Government and Motor<br />
Accidents Authority over CTP pricing for<br />
Motorcycles.<br />
The results from this are yet to be<br />
seen, but are expected later this year<br />
and are the first steps towards a fairer<br />
and more equitable system of CTP for<br />
Motorcycles. Defrosting of relations<br />
between the NSW Government and<br />
Motorcycling is steadily taking place.<br />
However, as we have all seen in the<br />
news, this has taken a battering of<br />
late, with issues of law and order. We<br />
do expect that over time, there will be<br />
more and more ongoing consultation<br />
on motorcycle matters. Which can only<br />
benefit all riders and the Industry.<br />
A good example of this can be<br />
seen with the Sydney City Councils’<br />
introduction of a Motorcycle and Scooter<br />
Transport Strategy. The first jurisdiction<br />
to recognise Motorcycles as an integral<br />
part of a complete transport strategy.<br />
This was only achieved via the MCC’s<br />
steady consultation work over several<br />
years. This is what is required for the<br />
future… steady consultation.<br />
So how can you help?<br />
Get involved with your local Clubs<br />
and the MCC of NSW.<br />
Go to our website:<br />
www.mccofnsw.org.au and drop us a<br />
line.<br />
Guy Stanford Chairman Motorcycle<br />
Council of NSW.<br />
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BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
10 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong> b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s
National & Victorian Dealers WANTED<br />
Healthy margins for most models - Many distribution areas available<br />
View All Models at: www.vmi.com.au<br />
To View All Models Visit<br />
www.vmi.com.au<br />
For Prices Call 1300 529 862<br />
Fax: 03 9663 3925<br />
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i k e s & a t v s<br />
The Sherco Enduro model line grows with the addition of the SE2.5iF<br />
The <strong>2009</strong> Sherco Enduro line has grown<br />
larger with the introduction of the new SE2.5i-F<br />
it joins the current line which features the 4.5i-F<br />
and the 5.1i-F. The SE2.5iF has lightest and<br />
most compact Enduro engine on the market.<br />
The star of the new Sherco Enduro line is<br />
no doubt, the 2.5i-F, which incorporates the<br />
most advanced technology that Sherco has<br />
ever produced, it is one of the most innovative<br />
motorcycles in this market segment.<br />
The motor is extremely compact and is<br />
equipped with electronic fuel injection, it also<br />
has an extremely efficient and effective electric<br />
starting motor, it does not have a kick starter;<br />
Would you like an exciting NEW EUROPEAN brand in your shop<br />
“Play With Gravity”<br />
all of these features help contribute to the<br />
extreme lightness of the complete assembly.<br />
In addition to the release of the new 2.5i-F, the<br />
4.5i-F and the 5.1i-F, have been the objects of a<br />
thorough design review and have also received<br />
many updates. They are equipped with a new<br />
Ceriani front fork that is lighter and narrower<br />
which greatly improves the handling.<br />
The chassis which combines steel and<br />
aluminum in appropriate places is very rigid,<br />
the center of gravity is lower; the seat height<br />
has also been lowered which along with other<br />
changes and new radiator side plates make it<br />
easier for the rider to move around on the bike<br />
for improved handling in every situation and<br />
position.<br />
For more information www.sherco.com.au<br />
Sinister Looking KFX450R Monster Energy ATV Races into the Marketplace<br />
Kawasaki is proud to announce the injection and a reverse gear to back out<br />
release of the latest addition to the of tight situations. The aluminium frame<br />
Kawasaki Monster family; the <strong>2009</strong> is both lightweight and rigid, plus it’s<br />
KFX450R Monster Energy sports ATV. designed for superb handling and to<br />
Kawasaki is confident that this sinister allow the KFX450R to maximize traction<br />
looking, race ready ATV will gain<br />
without wasted wheelspin.<br />
immediate recognition and success in Kawasaki made the KFX450R race<br />
the marketplace.<br />
ready so that extensive and expensive<br />
Its engine comes straight from the modifications are unnecessary.<br />
2008 AMA MX Championship winning For more information visit<br />
KX450F with the addition of digital fuel www.kawasaki.com.au<br />
Sherco Motorcycles Australia is looking for<br />
new dealerships. We have spots available in<br />
QLD, W.A, TAS & certain locations in Vic, S.A.<br />
& NSW and are looking for dealerships that<br />
are passionate about off-road riding in their<br />
region. With an extensive line-up of 2 & 4 Stroke<br />
Trials bikes as well as the Fast, Reliable & Fuel<br />
injected Enduro range, Sherco Motorcycles<br />
could be just the ticket to add some spice<br />
to your shop with Trials riding being the<br />
background & cross-training choice of many<br />
top Road & Offroad Riders it will increase<br />
potential new customers through your doors.<br />
Low initial commitment, solid spares & tech<br />
backup & support with advertising, signage<br />
& local rider sponsor deals make Sherco<br />
Motorcycles a great addition.<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
12 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong> b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s<br />
Moto Central Group Pty Ltd<br />
12-16 Sandford St, Mitchell ACT 2911<br />
Phone: 02 6248 0229<br />
Email: sales@motocentral.com.au<br />
Web: Sherco.com.au
a c c e s s o r i e s<br />
SCALA RIDER ®<br />
Q2 MULTISET<br />
Two ready-to-use enhanced Scala Rider Q2 wireless<br />
headsets packaged together for instantaneous, clear<br />
bike-to-bike communications, right out of the box.<br />
Every headset includes an mp3 jack so each rider can listen to<br />
their own music of choice.<br />
The SCALA RIDER ® Q2 MULTISET retail box includes two<br />
ready-to-use, enhanced SCALA RIDER Q2 wireless headsets<br />
for hands-free and safe bike-to-bike communication (up to<br />
500m) as well as for hands-free conversations when paired with<br />
mobile phones. The Q2 MULTISET was created with the safety,<br />
convenience and enjoyment of motorcyclists in mind.<br />
The headsets come pre-paired so that riders can<br />
instantly begin communicating with each other.<br />
For added entertainment, an MP3 jack is included<br />
in both headsets which allow each rider to connect<br />
their personal MP3 player to the unit so they can<br />
each enjoy their own music. Incoming intercom<br />
messages and mobile phone calls automatically<br />
override the MP3 music so hands never have to<br />
leave the handlebars. “With the SCALA RIDER Q2<br />
MULTISET we continue to empower bikers with the<br />
best communication technology available, without<br />
compromising safety.<br />
To offer a smooth out-of-the-box experience the two headsets<br />
come factory paired, so that users can instantly start enjoying the<br />
product. As the fifth addition to our SCALA RIDER line of products,<br />
we keep pushing the envelope for our customers by offering<br />
optimal solutions for every need”, said Adam Rockett, CEO of Strike<br />
Group Australia.<br />
The two enhanced SCALA RIDER Q2 headsets featured in the<br />
MULTISET retail box employ Multiple Device Connection (MDC)<br />
technology, with added features that allow bikers to connect<br />
wirelessly by Bluetooth to several audio sources including the<br />
following: in-helmet voice instructions from a GPS unit, mobile<br />
phone conversations with third parties and intercom conversations<br />
with passengers and with other bikers.<br />
The headsets also feature high-quality FM radio transmissions<br />
from the embedded FM radio. Whether riding solo, with another<br />
motorcycle or riding with a passenger, the SCALA RIDER Q2.<br />
MULTISET is a great way to communicate with another biker while<br />
on the road.<br />
The SCALA RIDER Q2. MULTISET headsets are also fully<br />
backward-compatible with the entire line of earlier SCALA RIDER<br />
models. In addition to MDC technology and <strong>Bike</strong>-to-<strong>Bike</strong> intercom<br />
communications, the MULTISET pair offers the same high-quality<br />
performance as in previous SCALA RIDER models, including wind<br />
impact reduction, voice controlled receipt and rejection of incoming<br />
calls, automatic volume adjustment according to driving speed and<br />
ambient noise, full rain and snow protection and more.<br />
The SCALA RIDER Q2 is available with either a standard boom<br />
or with a corded microphone, designed especially to fit all types of<br />
full-faced helmets.<br />
The multi-featured SCALA RIDER Q2 is distributed in Australia<br />
and New Zealand exclusively by Strike Group Australia Pty. Ltd,<br />
phone: 1300 792 044 www.strike.com.au/cardo<br />
New Harley Davidson<br />
parts from RIZOMA ®<br />
<strong>Bike</strong>craft<br />
Phone: (03) 9585 2100<br />
Visit: www.bikecraft.net.au<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
t o b u s i n e s s<br />
13 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong>
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Pulse Technology in our motorcycle charger<br />
The XtremeCharge 5-stage<br />
Maintenance Battery Charger works with<br />
any 12 volt lead acid battery including<br />
flooded, fill and charge, gel, AGM and all<br />
maintenance-free varieties.<br />
Whether the bike’s battery is new or<br />
old, the Patented Pulse Technology in this<br />
motorcycle charger minimizes the size of<br />
lead sulfate crystals to ensure that it keeps<br />
as much charge as possible.<br />
It doesn’t matter if you’re using a<br />
traditional or a high-performance battery,<br />
the proprietary charging algorithm will find<br />
the proper charge for maximum power.<br />
Just plug the XtremeCharge 12 Volt<br />
Charger into any 110-220 ac power source,<br />
turn it on and the XC100 will recharge the<br />
battery quickly and safely.<br />
It’s fuse-protected, spark proof and is<br />
UL Certified for both indoor and outdoor<br />
use, making it the ultimate 12 volt battery<br />
charger.<br />
Customers can get the most out of<br />
a motorcycle battery by purchasing the<br />
XTremeCharge Motorcycle products.<br />
For more information contact Hot Wire<br />
Pty Ltd 08 8339 7093 www.hotwire.com.au<br />
Trade enquires welcome.<br />
GET STONED<br />
OzzieMoto was created in Victoria, just<br />
under 12 months ago, since then they<br />
have been developing new and exciting<br />
accessories, the first of which is<br />
the PROtector*.<br />
Throughout the next 18 months, two<br />
further products will be released, and they<br />
are sure to catch everyone’s attention.<br />
The PROtector* was released in March,<br />
<strong>2009</strong>, and is already proving very popular<br />
and successful.<br />
This product not only offers PROtection,<br />
but because OzzieMoto use either<br />
powder coated or anodized colour, it also<br />
enhances the beauty of the bike.<br />
OzzieMoto report the reaction has<br />
been phenomenal, saying that once the<br />
owners see their PROtector on their bike,<br />
they can’t take their eyes off it, and the<br />
most common statement to date has been<br />
“WOW!! Love it”.<br />
OzzieMoto custom make PROtector’s*<br />
for all bikes, including road, sports,<br />
tourers and dirt. Installation is quick and<br />
easy, and being realistically priced makes<br />
them even more attractive.<br />
OzzieMoto are offering all motorcycle<br />
retailers the chance to increase their<br />
profits by stocking their PROtector’s*,<br />
with realistic wholesale buying prices,<br />
businesses can be saying “WOW!! Love<br />
it” too.<br />
For more information contact<br />
Ozzie Moto Australia 03 5986 6271<br />
ozziemoto@live.com<br />
www.ozziemoto.com.au<br />
Header pipes for the ATV market<br />
D.J Manufacturing are committing to<br />
manufacture more header pipes for the<br />
ATV market, using the onsite mandrel<br />
Pipe Bender.<br />
Currently they are producing a small<br />
range but with market feed back and<br />
specific requests this range can easily<br />
be increased to service the needs of<br />
your customers. Resulting in a complete<br />
system for your clients, that is pipe and<br />
muffler manufactured to established high<br />
standards, enabling correct fitting and at<br />
a reasonable price.<br />
If you haven’t called on D.J<br />
Manufacturing before there is a chance<br />
to save 50% off RWP. Up to the end of<br />
June <strong>2009</strong> any new D.J Manufacturing<br />
customer will be subject to this great<br />
introductory offer.<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s<br />
14 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong><br />
Not to forget D.J Manufacturing<br />
continue to manufacture brake discs,<br />
and their huge range of spares.<br />
For more information contact<br />
D.J Manufacturing 02 6040 9503<br />
Paul 0418 962 624 or<br />
John 0410 446 234.<br />
www.sportomufflers.com
a c c e s s o r i e s<br />
Cruize safe<br />
Compliant to the Australian Safety Standard (AS NZS 1337-1992 Eye protectors for<br />
industrial applications), the Cruize glasses are a multifunctional design offering up to<br />
six combination options. Cruize glasses offers ideal eyewear for sports enthusiasts,<br />
particularly motorcycle riders and can also double as industry/safety eyewear.<br />
Offering maximum peripheral vision, the multi pack also<br />
includes three different lens colour options of<br />
clear, yellow and smoke.<br />
Piranha Eyewear can provide the RX gaskets<br />
with required scripts ready to go, and come with a safety compliance certification.<br />
All the parts are included except the RX prescription gasket which needs to be ordered<br />
separately. There can be great benefits with this as the RX gasket, as the prescription lens<br />
is always protected by the sunglass lens avoiding the risk of damage.<br />
A feature unique to this model is the option for the RX gasket to be used with or without<br />
the foam gasket. The Polycarbonate Lenses used in the Cruize glasses, comply with<br />
the Australian Safety Standard and come with an anti scratch and anti fog coating; and<br />
standard tint colours, photochromic and polarized are available to choose from.<br />
For customers who prefer a more secure fit the clip-in adjustable straps are standard<br />
with the TR-90 Frames, as is the double injection flexible rubber tips on the temples<br />
ensuring a comfortable fit even under tight helmets.<br />
There is further comfort with the detachable foam insert that works as a cushion<br />
between the glasses and the face, and also serve a higher purpose of keeping the wind,<br />
rain, dust, insects and other fragments from entering the eye region.<br />
For more information contact Piranha Eyewear 1300 369 574.<br />
FIGHTER JACKET<br />
New for <strong>2009</strong> from the RIVET collection is the armour packed sportsbike jacket the<br />
“Fighter”. Full-on with attitude, style, comfort and safety, it’s sure to meet everyone’s<br />
demands for a top quality product.<br />
Its safety features include rigid outer protectors on elbows/shoulders as well as internal<br />
CE approved armour and back<br />
protector.<br />
A heavy duty 600D polyester<br />
shell with reinforced panels set<br />
into the anatomically shaped<br />
arms.<br />
The waterproof and breathable<br />
liner with a zip-out winter liner,<br />
and air vent zips for liners makes it<br />
an ideal all year round garment.<br />
For more information contact<br />
R&R SPEEDSPORTS on<br />
02 9709 4655.<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
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HOT NEW PRODUCT BMW F650/800GS Steering Damper/Stabilsers<br />
The Ralle-Moto Steering Dampener for the F 800GS and<br />
F 650GS twins are an under the handle bar arrangement, made<br />
from the highest quality billet 6061-T6 aluminium and anodised<br />
black.<br />
This kit is fully bolt on with no major irreversible modifications<br />
to the bike like cutting, grinding or welding to the frame or the<br />
need to reroute any cables and has detailed instructions for<br />
installation. Most aftermarket hand guards can be retained, and<br />
the damper is fully serviceable.<br />
The F 800 GS is a serious off-road adventure bike and riding<br />
on rough ground is what the bike was built to do and rough<br />
ground means coming in contact with rocks, sand, tree roots and<br />
the like which can catch out the very best of riders.<br />
All Ralle-Moto hard parts are 100% designed, developed,<br />
manufactured and tested in Australia against the tough Australia<br />
landscape.<br />
The Ralle-Moto Steering Dampener will allow riding through<br />
places never thought possible or enjoyable without the Steering<br />
Dampener.<br />
The Ralle-Moto Steering Dampener kit includes:<br />
• Ralle-Moto Steering Dampener unit<br />
• One piece CNC Machined 6061 T6 lower dampener mount<br />
• Billet lower handlebar mounts 20mm raiser- higher<br />
options available<br />
• One piece billet top handlebar mount with GPS mount capability<br />
• Steering Dampener actuator mount<br />
• All fasteners and instructions.<br />
For more contact Motorrad Garage 08 9444 6807<br />
www.motorradgarage.com.au<br />
Draggin Jeans have<br />
introduced Draggin Jeans K-legs<br />
The K-legs compliment the K-shirt by offering a 100% Kevlar long<br />
john that can be worn under any trouser. It is made completely<br />
from Kevlar® featuring a double layer of Kevlar in the knees<br />
and backside. K-legs are comfortable, breathable and provide<br />
abrasion resistance for the legs. RRP AUD259.00 For more<br />
information contact 03 9646 0377 www.dragginjeans.net<br />
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Infinite Variable Charge Output from 100-mA Increments up to<br />
2.5-A<br />
Optimized for AGM and GEL Batteries by Charging at the Required<br />
15V Rate<br />
Monitors Both Voltage and Current<br />
Utilizes TRUE Patented De-Sulfation Pulse Technology<br />
Works on ALL 12-Volt Batteries!<br />
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Dealer enquires welcome.<br />
www.hotwire.com.au
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HOTLAP PANTS<br />
A perfect match for Rivet’s FIGHTER jacket is the HOTLAP<br />
pants, with similar hi-tech features as the jacket, with removable<br />
knee sliders included. The pants feature accordion stretch panel<br />
at back and knees, stretch cordura crotch panel, adjustable waist<br />
tabs each side and they can be attached to any RIVET jacket by<br />
the joiner zip attached. For more information contact R&R<br />
SPEEDSPORTS on 02 9709 4655.<br />
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Ultimate EvoLution-A<br />
revolutionary design<br />
SHARK EvoLine offers high technology and the utmost<br />
functionality through simple and trustworthy solutions, while<br />
maintaining an aesthetic balance and very high performance<br />
interms of safety.<br />
EvoLine SHARK marks a technical, functional and aesthetic<br />
breakthrough. The movement of its unique and patented Tech-<br />
Move System chinstrap provides full comfort and optimal safety<br />
through its integrated structure. With just one simple, quick<br />
movement the chinstrap unlocks, moves to a back position and<br />
fits with the line of the shell. EvoLine then turns into a jet with a<br />
visor that provides maximum protection, an essential bonus. The<br />
centrally controlled internal sun visor, the Precise Lock chin strap<br />
buckle and lining in treated microfibre producing great comfort.<br />
EvoLine, just like the whole SHARK range, has a 5 year<br />
warranty, with a choice of five colours. For more information<br />
contact Ficeda 02 9757 0061.<br />
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Rizoma has a huge range of Billet mirrors<br />
The Elisse and Senso are both new for Rizoma <strong>2009</strong>,<br />
and when it comes to exceptional quality and horn<br />
styling Rizma deliver.<br />
The Elisse mirror comes in two colours, silver and<br />
black both with amber glass preventing unwanted glare.<br />
The Senso mirror offers three colours options, black<br />
and chrome, black on black and bronze and black and<br />
includes adapters.<br />
For more information contact<br />
<strong>Bike</strong>craft Custom Streetbikes 03 9585 2100<br />
brad@bikecraft.net.au www.bikecraft.net.au<br />
Yamaha Tool Kit<br />
This handy metric tool kit comes in a convenient carry case and<br />
contains some essential tools. You will find:<br />
• Ring/open end spanners 8, 10, 12 and 14mm<br />
• 8” Adjustable spanner<br />
• Vice grips • Four way Phillips/standard screwdriver<br />
• Allen keys #3, #4, #5 and #6<br />
• Sparkplug spanner and plug gap gauge<br />
• Roll black electrical tape • WD-40 lubricant<br />
• Tyre pressure gauge • Cable ties/wire/rag.<br />
This can be a great add on-sell to any bike purchase.<br />
For more information contact: Yamaha Motor Australia<br />
02 9757 0<strong>011</strong> www.yamaha-motor.com.au/yshop<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
18 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong> b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s
zMAX, a commercialised metal interface<br />
treatment, is a uniquely processed mineral<br />
oil that has demonstrated its ability to<br />
improve fuel economy, reduce engine<br />
deposits, and reduce wear through the<br />
process of micro-lubrication.<br />
This micro-lubrication improves performance<br />
by reducing engine friction, affording an<br />
attendant improvement in fuel economy, and<br />
reducing engine wear and deposits in critical<br />
high temperature sealing areas.<br />
Because this uniquely processed mineral<br />
oil is able to both absorb onto and absorb<br />
(penetrate) into the pores, cracks, and<br />
fissures in the engine’s metallurgy, a new<br />
mechanism of micro-lubrication is offered<br />
for improving the overall lubrication and<br />
performance in automotive engines.<br />
zMAX is derived from a highly refined<br />
mineral oil that undergoes a proprietary<br />
process involving specific molecular<br />
rearrangement. It has a kinematic viscosity<br />
of 11.5 cSt @ 40 °C and 3.00 cSt @ 100<br />
°C, a Surface Tension of 27.75 dynes/<br />
cm @ 20°C, and an API gravity of 36.6.<br />
A comparison of the high temperature<br />
distillation results of zMAX versus the<br />
mineral oil used for its production reveal<br />
zMAX having a slightly higher boiling range<br />
than the originating mineral oil. Chemical<br />
analyses using gas chromatography and<br />
mass spectroscopy conducted by Triton<br />
Analytics Corporation (Houston, TX) show a<br />
greater concentration of linear hydrocarbon<br />
chains in zMAX than in mineral oil.<br />
Here are 2 depictions of what zMAX does to your engine.<br />
s e r v i c e p a r t s<br />
What is zMAX Micro-lubricants and what does it do<br />
Since zMAX is added to the engine oil,<br />
a misconception may exist that zMAX is an<br />
additive for engine oils. This is incorrect as<br />
the SAE J357 OCT 99 Information Report<br />
Physical and Chemical Properties of Engine<br />
Oils provides this definition “A lubricant<br />
additive agent is a material designed to<br />
enhance the performance properties of the<br />
base stock or to improve the base stock<br />
properties that do not naturally exist with<br />
the base stock.” Clearly, zMAX does neither<br />
of these two functions, as it is not designed<br />
to improve or enhance any qualities of the<br />
engine oil. Introducing it into the engine<br />
oil is merely the means to transport zMAX<br />
directly to the engine’s metallurgy. For more<br />
information contact 08 9231 5936.<br />
IKON SHOCKS AND FORK SPRINGS<br />
Now available for many different makes and<br />
models - Road, Race, Off-Road, Vintage<br />
and Modern. Stock and shortened<br />
lengths plus custom made shocks<br />
all available from Ikon.<br />
Made and distributed by:<br />
Proven Products Pty Ltd<br />
81 Boronia Street<br />
North Albury NSW 2640<br />
Tel (02) 6040 9955<br />
www.ikonsuspension.com<br />
BIKE ON WITH IKON<br />
sales@ikonsuspension.com<br />
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19 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong> b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s
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The X Factor<br />
For Competitive Street <strong>Bike</strong>s and Power Sport Application<br />
After two years of development, CP<br />
has expanded its X - forging technology<br />
from its custom racing piston program and<br />
introduced Project X Pistons.<br />
These ‘off the shelf’ fully boxed pistons<br />
suited to a variety of street bike and Power<br />
sport applications including brands such<br />
as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki,<br />
KTM and others. CP Pistons fully boxed<br />
forgings are designed to minimize friction<br />
and reduce weight without compromising<br />
the piston strength. CP adjusts the weight<br />
balance between the high and low areas<br />
of the piston during the forging process,<br />
and incorporates bracing and ribs for near<br />
unbeatable strength.<br />
The inherent design of CP Piston’s<br />
X forgings allow for the use of a shorter<br />
pin, which increases strength and over all<br />
lightness of the assembly.<br />
Project X Piston Line features:<br />
• Leading edge racing piston technology<br />
available off the shelf<br />
A.R.Maxwell<br />
Motorcycles<br />
• Fully boxed-style forging for ultimate<br />
strength, durability and power<br />
• Reconfigured piston skirt designs<br />
maximize power and reduce piston rocking<br />
• Coated skirts limit the amount of friction<br />
on the skirt and act like a buffer between<br />
the piston and cylinder wall<br />
• Double –pin oilers engineered in<br />
conjunction with broached oilers to deliver<br />
twice the amount to the pin<br />
• Internal windows allow additional oil to<br />
flow to the pin<br />
• Wrist pins treated with proprietary coating<br />
to eliminate pin galling and overcome<br />
brittleness associated with hardened metals.<br />
True to the CP reputation, these pistons<br />
have been thoroughly developed and tested<br />
in extreme applications.<br />
The result is a state of the art piston using<br />
the latest in technology that was once only<br />
offered to the higher echelons of motorsport.<br />
For more information contact Quantum<br />
Racing Industries 07 3290 0085.<br />
Over 2000 Wrecking <strong>Bike</strong>s & Atv’s<br />
• Large Range & SH <strong>Bike</strong>s • Parts Sent Australia Wide &<br />
Overseas • Reco stator and cdi exchange service, most<br />
models in stock • Full Workshop Service<br />
• 4 Wheelers • Reco exchange atv axle service<br />
• Large range of new and s/hand starter motors<br />
• Large range of VINTAGE PLASTIC AND SEAT COVERS<br />
Looking for that hard to find part…<br />
Give us a call!<br />
Kawasaki KX Pipes -1984 and up<br />
A – External bracing minimizes piston deformation to<br />
maintain maximum ring support to deliver more power<br />
B - Internal bracing strengthens the part in the most<br />
critical area, the pin bore. The bracing maximizes<br />
durability while decreasing friction in the pin assembly<br />
C- Internal windows allow excess oil to reach the wrist<br />
pin. These windows along with CP standard double<br />
pin oilers promote longer life and more useable<br />
horsepower.<br />
D – Wilder skirt faces the redesigned profiles are<br />
engineered for stability, power and durability. Al Project<br />
‘X” pistons come standard with skirts coating which<br />
reduces friction, which in turn reduces heat.(Coating<br />
not shown)<br />
Suzuki RM Pipes - 1979 and up<br />
DG Pipes NOW available Down under!<br />
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20 <strong>May</strong> - June <strong>2009</strong><br />
Honda CR Pipes<br />
- 1973 and up Vintage Silencers - 1977 and up<br />
Yamaha YZ Pipes<br />
1977 and up<br />
A.R.Maxwell Motorcycles, Finley NSW. Ph: 03 5883 1315 Fax: 03 5883 1257<br />
www.maxwellmotorcycles.com www.atvwreckers.com<br />
alsitairmaxwell@bigpond.com
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It is sandable and paintable it is Plastex<br />
A revolutionary product that makes even difficult repairs quick and easy.<br />
Plastex is sandable and paintable. Plastex does what other glues and adhesives<br />
can’t. Plastex easily glues, fills gaps, repairs stripped threads and can remake<br />
tabs or small parts in just minutes. Only Plastex has a reusable molding bar that<br />
gives you the ability to repair or reproduce almost any plastic part quickly and<br />
easily. Plastex can repair almost anything made of hard plastics<br />
(ABS, polycarbonate acrylic, vinyl<br />
chloride, FRP polyester). Plastex can<br />
also repair fibreglass, carbon fibre<br />
composites, metal, glass, wood,<br />
balsa and plywood.<br />
Plastex is excellent for reproducing<br />
knobs and other small parts. Plastex<br />
can also reproduce the texture on<br />
parts with the molding bar.<br />
Plastex plastic repair kits come<br />
in small or standard size and your<br />
choice of kit colours: clear, black,<br />
white, aluminium or mini master<br />
(which contains a small amount of<br />
clear, black, white).<br />
Each Plastex kit contains detailed<br />
instructions and an instructional<br />
mini dvd.<br />
For more information contact<br />
WFO on 03 9681 7999<br />
sales@wfo.com.au<br />
JT BRAKING DISCS<br />
- ARRIVED AND<br />
AVAILABLE…<br />
JT braking discs are laser cut, high carbon<br />
stainless steel hardened and tempered to a 35<br />
HRC rating, working to ensure low pad and<br />
rotor wear.<br />
The universal laser cut design is suitable for left<br />
and right hand fitments, and the ‘Semi-Waved’<br />
vents allow the disc to operate at its optimum<br />
braking temperature resulting in better wear life<br />
and increased performance.<br />
Suited<br />
for use with<br />
FERODO<br />
Organic and<br />
Sintered<br />
range of<br />
brake pads.<br />
For more<br />
information<br />
contact Link<br />
International<br />
07 3382 5000<br />
www.linkint.<br />
com.au<br />
Springs H Valves H Seals H Bushes H Tools H Performance Upgrades<br />
Australia’s most extensive range of Suspension Componentry<br />
Terry Hay’s SHOCK TREATMENT<br />
Phone: 02 4773 9115 www.shocktreatment.com.au<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
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A COMPLETE FILTER PROGRAM FROM MAHLE<br />
In order to cover the numerous<br />
applications, Mahle offer a complex product<br />
range. It encompasses air, oil and fuel<br />
filters for passenger cars and commercial<br />
vehicles, agricultural and building machinery<br />
as well as motorcycles and filters for<br />
vehicle interiors to air-drying cartridges for<br />
commercial vehicles.<br />
All of Mahle filters have one thing<br />
in common they are highly effective<br />
in protecting people, engines and the<br />
environment.<br />
Mahle continuously expand the filter<br />
program with innovative products that are<br />
high in demand. This includes eco filters<br />
that can be completely incinerated or cabin<br />
air filters. All of the filters are produced in<br />
original equipment quality.<br />
The filter brands Mahle Filter, Knecht<br />
and Metal Leve are also part of Mahle and<br />
provide a range of products that meets the<br />
demands of workshops and garages.<br />
For more information contact Mahle on<br />
03 8368 1870.<br />
BBI<br />
<strong>Bike</strong>s & Bits Importers<br />
<strong>Bike</strong>s & Bits Importers<br />
Phone: 08 9295 6688<br />
Toll Free Fax: 1800 080808<br />
For all your PROX Racing Parts<br />
- Piston kits - Connecting rod kits - Valves - Camchains - Gasket kits<br />
- Clutch parts - Cylinder sleeves - Oilseals (frontfork/crankshaft) and<br />
Dustcaps - Bearings (crankshaft/wheel/swingarm/steering)<br />
Call for your<br />
FREE PROX<br />
Catalogue<br />
Wossner<br />
High performance forged German<br />
pistons large range for European<br />
and Japanese motorcycles. Car<br />
pistons also available.<br />
BBI importers and distributors of these fine products and many others.<br />
‘Over night delivery in most areas’<br />
<strong>Bike</strong>s & Bits Importers Phone: 08 9295 6688<br />
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Athena<br />
Manufacturer and supplier of<br />
motorcycle gaskets, fork seals,<br />
air filters, big bore kits, bearings<br />
pipes, CDI and much more.<br />
Winderosa<br />
Gasket and seal sets, sets made<br />
in the USA massive range for MX<br />
ATV and jet skis.<br />
TKRJ<br />
Japans pistons and connection<br />
rods large range for early<br />
60’s - 70s Japanese bikes.
Goodridge Clutch range<br />
John Stamnas carries an extensive range of Goodridge<br />
Clutch kits and Springs. Importantly these clutches are<br />
asbestos free made from cork based ‘anti swelling’ facing<br />
impregnated with aluminium particles to reduce wear and<br />
heat fade.<br />
The kits are sold in<br />
pre-measured engine<br />
sets and should always<br />
be replaced in engine<br />
sets. It is advisable to use<br />
only the Manufacturers<br />
drives case oils and<br />
avoid lead or other anti<br />
friction additives, and<br />
soak the plates in drive<br />
case oil before installing.<br />
The clutch springs<br />
are 10-15% stiffer to<br />
try to avoid slip. And<br />
it is advised to always<br />
check the operating<br />
pressure for ease of<br />
clutch disengagement<br />
before riding or release<br />
the motorcycle to the<br />
customer.<br />
Goodridge CC Clutch kits are built with US made Dupont<br />
Kevlar fiber friction plates – High durability Steel intermediate<br />
plates to prevent early wear and distortion, each set comes<br />
with an extra steel and extra friction plate with Alloy drive<br />
fingers the plates are unlikely to ‘dog’ the clutch basket plus<br />
with 15% more friction area there is improved drive and the<br />
higher heat resistance of Kevlar facings.<br />
New distress plates help reduce the chance of fracture in<br />
the toughest conditions.<br />
The range includes:<br />
Race/Sport – CC Series<br />
A complete kit with Kevlar lined friction plates, steel<br />
separator plates and heavy duty clutch springs.<br />
The CC kit is a heavy duty high temperature resistant<br />
clutch, suitable for sport /race use in Moto-X and ATV<br />
applications.<br />
Race/Sport – GSC Series<br />
A Kevlar paper lined plate set complete with heavy duty<br />
clutch springs, the GSC kit is ideal for heavy sport bikes,<br />
faster riders, and production based race use.<br />
Advantages of the GSC Kevlar series are longer life ,<br />
higher heat resistance, although this clutch has a more<br />
aggressive or faster take up than the CK cork series.<br />
Standard – CK series is almost identical to the original<br />
equipment clutch plates the CK series are a cork based<br />
product impregnated with aluminium particle to increase<br />
wear life and heat resistance.<br />
The material is highly compressed to avoid swell and<br />
clutch drag and is an ideal general purpose replacement<br />
material for all grades and sizes of motorcycle. The kit<br />
includes a complete engine set of the friction plates only.<br />
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Standard – RK Series<br />
RK Series clutch sets are a complete set of CK series<br />
heavy duty cork based lined plates plus heavy duty clutch<br />
springs as steel separator plates.<br />
The springs are 10-<br />
15% stiffer than standard,<br />
and the steel units in<br />
the RK kit prevent this<br />
re –established original<br />
clutch stack.<br />
Remember because<br />
the Goodridge spring<br />
kits are 10 to 15% stiffer<br />
than standard and are<br />
sold in endine sets,<br />
advise the customer that<br />
the lever will feel slightly<br />
“heavier” when upgrading<br />
springs and to acquaint<br />
themselves with this<br />
change in control.<br />
For more information<br />
contact John Stamnas<br />
07 5447 7411 or visit<br />
www.johnstamnas.com.<br />
BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />
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New shocks from Ikon for the <strong>2009</strong> Triumph Bonneville<br />
Ikon Suspension has developed new shocks for the <strong>2009</strong><br />
Triumph Bonneville’s released with alloy wheels and a lowered<br />
seat height being the Bonneville and Bonneville SE. The shocks<br />
on this model are shorter than those on the models before it<br />
and other <strong>2009</strong> models that continue with wire spoked wheels,<br />
also employing a different spring rate to the earlier models. Ikon<br />
Suspension weren’t quite satisfied with the models so set to work<br />
to offer an alternative.<br />
The result of Ikon’s work is a 7610 series shock with the<br />
normal 4 position rebound adjustment, 3 position spring pre-load<br />
under a progressive rate spring. The springs are offered in two<br />
rate ranges; solo only or light rider setting and regular rider (up<br />
to 95kg) allowing for pillion and gear. The shocks are available in<br />
either chrome or black.<br />
For more information contact Ikon Suspension 02 6040 9955<br />
ikon@ikonsuspension.com<br />
CYLINDER REPAIR AND COATING SERVICE<br />
Looking for The Advantage<br />
Extreme Power & Reliability<br />
“BIGBORE 125cc<br />
to 144cc talk to<br />
us NOW”<br />
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Suspensions R Us has become the sole Australian factory direct<br />
distributor and service agent for world renowned TRP Trials shock absorbers.<br />
The TRP shocks are<br />
manufactured to one of the<br />
highest standards, produced<br />
in Belgium and are claimed,<br />
far superior to any standard<br />
shock. Their available for<br />
Montesa, GasGas, Sherco<br />
and the all new Beta Evo<br />
models and come standard<br />
with multi adjustable<br />
compression/ rebound<br />
settings and various spring<br />
rates to suit all riders.<br />
TRP shocks are currently<br />
used by many world riders and several<br />
top expert Australian riders including<br />
Colin Zarczynski, Dylan Rees and Kyle<br />
Middleton. Other riders to feel the benefit<br />
are John Rees and Mark Beechey. Says<br />
Beechey “the standard shock on the<br />
Evo is not too bad but the TRP smooths<br />
out the hits and keeps the tyre on the<br />
ground, tracking and finding grip and is<br />
a difference over some standard shocks.<br />
Getting suspension working to its best<br />
on any bike is a number one priority”<br />
Both riders in the Rees camp also<br />
love the feel of the TRP shocks, John<br />
noticing the difference immediately after<br />
fitting it to his 290 Sherco, son Dylan<br />
had this to say “I never knew how much<br />
better the bike could be until I fitted the<br />
new shock, with all the stuff we ride on<br />
in experts it’s great to have a shock that<br />
will handle the big hits but also has the<br />
ability to be fined tuned to<br />
my needs. The difference is<br />
amazing”.<br />
Suspensions R Us are<br />
very pleased to add TRP<br />
to their already vast array<br />
of products, Suspensions<br />
R Us are also Australian<br />
distributors and service<br />
agents for Ohlins, Elka,<br />
White Power, Ikon, Scott<br />
Products and are actively<br />
involved in many facets of<br />
Australian Motorcycle sport.<br />
Victorian based, Suspensions R Us<br />
currently supports both Dylan Rees and<br />
Mark Beechey in Moto Trials and can<br />
service, repair and improve suspensions<br />
for all types of motorcycle disciplines<br />
such as Moto Cross, Enduro, Road <strong>Bike</strong>s<br />
and Trials.<br />
For more information contact<br />
Suspensions R Us 03 5998 1021.<br />
www.suspensionsrus.com.au<br />
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A New Tool to rival the original bread slicer EDEA Ignition System Tester<br />
100% Australian Designed & Made!<br />
The EDEA Ignition System Tester has been shown<br />
to accurately tests Igniters, Coil over Plug; Coil Packs;<br />
Conventional Coils; Dis Modules; Ignition Modules; Crank<br />
Sensors; Optical Sensors; Hall Sensors; Inductive Sensors;<br />
Speed Sensors and Injectors.<br />
What sets it apart from similar testers, is the<br />
comprehensive instruction manual.<br />
Easy to follow, pictured instructions, take you step by step<br />
through all the testing procedures, continually being updated<br />
so it never becomes out dated.<br />
Reduces the risk of replacing expensive non faulty parts<br />
you can’t return.<br />
After numerous trials, we were so impressed with it’s<br />
ease of use and it’s accuracy, Australian Fuel Injection has<br />
become the exclusive distributor for the EDEA Tester for<br />
Australia.<br />
For more information contact AFI Phone: 02 9897 9922.<br />
Yamaha Racing Scissor Lift <strong>Bike</strong> Stand<br />
NEW for <strong>2009</strong> the Yamaha Racing Scissor Lift <strong>Bike</strong> Stand<br />
is a ‘must have’ for your workshop or garage at home.<br />
Features:<br />
• Extends to 845mm in height (from ground to top of<br />
base plate)<br />
• Includes the Scissor Lift <strong>Bike</strong> Stand PLUS a set of<br />
TWO tool trays<br />
• Easy and smooth pump action for height adjustment<br />
• Adjustable springs that lock onto your foot pegs to<br />
reduce excess movement<br />
Part Number: YMA-YZLIF-ST-KT<br />
Fitment: Suitable for ALL YZ’s and WR’s<br />
For more information contact:<br />
Yamaha Motor Australia 02 9757 0<strong>011</strong>.<br />
www.yamaha-motor.com.au/yshop<br />
Kozy with Kroll<br />
If the winter chill is nipping at you consider how warm you<br />
could be with Kroll workshop heater. Here is what Chas Kelly<br />
thought of his Kroll Heater<br />
“Hello Rosemary<br />
Sorry about being a bit slow sending you a photo of our<br />
heater but its been a bit hectic these last couple of months.<br />
As you can see we have the heater installed in the<br />
workshop which allows us all to keep warm as we go to and<br />
from our tool box during the day.<br />
This has worked really well and everyone is very happy<br />
with the performance of the heater.”<br />
Thanks again.<br />
Regards Chris Strickland<br />
W/shop Manager Chas Kelly Transport Devonport Tasmania”<br />
For more Information contact Kroll Heaters 1800 805 243<br />
www.kroll-heaters.com.au<br />
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Get organised with Tradepronamics<br />
Tradepronamics is a software program designed to run the<br />
whole workshop. It has a similar look and feel to MYOB but<br />
it’s to be used by workshops owners and managers.<br />
Because this software can manage all the aspects of a<br />
motorcycle workshop, it may not be necessary to run other<br />
programs.<br />
This package contains most things you would need to run<br />
your workshop, it can help you manage bookings; quotes;<br />
job cards; invoicing; stock control; service lists; inspection<br />
reports; balance sheets; profit and loss; and BAS.<br />
You can start off by using Tradepronamics to prepare<br />
customer invoices and build your customer database as you<br />
invoice them, and increase its application as time goes on, or<br />
you can access any of its capabilities as you need it.<br />
The software automatically updates all file aspects as<br />
you prepare an invoice, so bank accounts, money owing;<br />
accounts; stock; profit and loss statement; GST reports etc<br />
are corrected with every entry. Invoices can be found by<br />
using the bike registration number or the customer’s name.<br />
The data is retained so all the customer’s or supplier<br />
information is continually there for your reference.<br />
Historic information on all your customers is retained,<br />
typically their bikes, their invoices, and payment record.<br />
Tradepronamics can also be used as a marketing tool as it<br />
has the facility to automatically generate next service and<br />
re-registration reminder letters. Trial downloads for the<br />
program are available at www.rad.com.au<br />
For more information contact 0404 176 644.<br />
Battery Conductance Tester for<br />
Motorcylce and Power Sports Batteries<br />
Using Midtronics PBT-50 Battery Conductance Tester<br />
for Motorcycle and Recreation batteries, motorcycle and<br />
recreation vehicle technicians and owners now have a<br />
version of the same tester required for use in OEM dealer<br />
service organizations around the world.<br />
The PBT-50 works for all<br />
motorcycle and recreation batteries<br />
using a simple reference number<br />
for each manufacturer and model.<br />
Connect the clamps to the battery,<br />
input the battery reference number<br />
based on the battery part number,<br />
and press the test button.<br />
In seconds, the PBT-50 will<br />
display an accurate test decision.<br />
The PBT-50 makes it affordable<br />
to experience the advantages of<br />
conductance testing a safe, fast,<br />
simple and portable system that<br />
improves productivity<br />
and accuracy.<br />
For more<br />
information contact<br />
Hot Wire Pty Ltd<br />
08 8339 7093<br />
www.hotwire.com.au<br />
The Navigator TXB<br />
The Navigator TXB is a new generation of a multi-brand<br />
tool able to connect by Bluetooth to any PC or palm/laptop<br />
to perform the most accurate diagnostics of the electronic<br />
systems of motorcycles, scooters quads and jet skis.<br />
Functions include reading/<br />
erasing errors, evaluating<br />
system parameters,<br />
resetting of service warning<br />
lights, adjustments to<br />
fuelling, key programming,<br />
and much more.<br />
The innovative IDC3<br />
software includes wiring<br />
diagrams and technical<br />
bulletins, and includes<br />
the ability to maintain a<br />
data base on the service<br />
history of customer bikes.<br />
The Software covers all the<br />
main manufacturers and<br />
over 1000 models.<br />
The program is periodically<br />
updated via internet.<br />
NEW GASBOX: Gas analysis for petrol engines measuring<br />
CO, CO2, HC, & O2. Portable unit, runs on battery power with<br />
bluetooth communication to Lap Top.<br />
Contact Russell at OneUp Motorcycle<br />
Products - Mobile 0417 320 742<br />
Visit: www.oneup.com.au<br />
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New MotorScan 5650 Motorcycle Scanner<br />
Formally known as Petro-Ject Victoria,<br />
Logicar has been servicing automotive<br />
workshops for over 20 years and is<br />
proud to announce the arrival of the new<br />
MotorScan 5650 Motorcycle Scanner.<br />
The first comprehensive, all makes<br />
diagnostic scan tool specifically for<br />
motorcycles is now available from Logicar<br />
Australia.<br />
This full-feature scanner allows the<br />
technician to diagnose, adjust, and reset<br />
key systems on all major motorcycle<br />
brands, including Honda,<br />
Harley-Davidson, BMW,<br />
Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki,<br />
Ducati, and others.<br />
This product is a must-have<br />
for independent motorcycle<br />
shops and technicians, without<br />
it your customers will be<br />
forced to seek help from the<br />
competition.<br />
Another significant area<br />
that is arising with fuel injected<br />
motorcycles is carbon build up<br />
causing various running issues.<br />
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These include poor idle & running<br />
conditions, higher emissions, poor<br />
throttle response, lack of power and<br />
decrease of injector flow rates due to<br />
carbon build up.<br />
All these issues can be caused by<br />
carbon build up within the engine thus<br />
only removing and cleaning injectors<br />
normally will not fully correct the problem.<br />
We have found over the years a complete<br />
carbon clean is the best way to cure a<br />
vehicles carbon problem.<br />
This process cleans the intake<br />
chambers, manifold tracks, injectors,<br />
combustion chambers and valves from<br />
power robbing carbon. The result is an<br />
easy, efficient and dramatic increase<br />
in throttle response and improved<br />
emissions. With easy hook up, excellent<br />
results and satisfied customers this<br />
machine will quickly become one of the<br />
most profitable pieces of equipment in<br />
your workshop.<br />
Logicar prides itself on being a<br />
specialist diagnostic tool<br />
supplier to the trade, we know<br />
our products and back it up with<br />
ongoing technical and software<br />
support. Both these products are<br />
internationally recognised and<br />
distributed in Australia by Logicar.<br />
For more information on either<br />
of these or other products please<br />
contact our equipment manager<br />
Andrew Peterson directly on<br />
0412 212 192 or use our<br />
national toll free number 1300 EFI<br />
EFI - 1300 334 334.<br />
Bacho 7 Draw tool trolley<br />
This 7 draw trolly offers some great features typically<br />
• Protective top mat<br />
• Total opening drawers with long ball bearing slides<br />
• Anti-sliding system drawers<br />
• Manufactured from quality steel. Double wall of lmrn sheet metal<br />
• Drawer sides have rolled edges for extra strength<br />
• Full length drawer handles<br />
• Heavy duty tubular side handle<br />
• Centre key locking mechanism<br />
• Rounded cabinet edges for safety<br />
• All drawers with drawer liners<br />
• Finished in tough powder<br />
coated orange gloss<br />
• Maximum load capacity:<br />
350 kg<br />
• Wheels: Composite hubs<br />
with rubber tyre - 2 fixed<br />
and 2 swivel with Brake<br />
wheels<br />
It measures up to 657 mm<br />
W; 450 mm D; 940 mm H,<br />
and weighs 65.5 kgs<br />
For more information<br />
contact 1300 728 177 for<br />
local stockists, to view the<br />
BAHCO range of products,<br />
visit www.bahco.com
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