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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 />

au/bb) is the ultimate in<br />

motorcycle intercom.<br />

Speak to your friends,<br />

listen to music, get<br />

instructions from your<br />

GPS and answer your<br />

mobile phone.<br />

All from the 1 device.<br />

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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Email: bikebusiness@westnet.com.au<br />

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are welcomed by this magazine. No responsibility is accepted for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and transparencies. The opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily those<br />

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BIKE<strong>Business</strong><br />

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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 />

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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 />

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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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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 />

MOTORCYCLE SALES FALL DURING FIRST QUARTER<br />

Chifley Eastern Creek<br />

At Chifley Eastern Creek you are ideally positioned directly<br />

opposite Eastern Creek International Raceway, and just 2km from the<br />

junction of the M4 & M7 Motorways allowing for easy access to all<br />

areas of Sydney.<br />

The 4.5 star hotel features 104 stylishly<br />

appointed rooms and suites, complete with high<br />

speed broadband in all rooms and LCD televisions<br />

in the suites. Hotel features include 24 hour<br />

reception, indoor heated lap pool, fully equipped<br />

gymnasium complimentary onsite parking and<br />

shuttle service to surrounding areas.<br />

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 />

n e w s<br />

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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Visit: www.bikebusiness.com.au<br />

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 />

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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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V.M.I AUSTRALIA


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 />

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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>


a c c e s s o r i e s<br />

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 />

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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 />

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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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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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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 />

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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 />

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s e r v i c e p a r t s<br />

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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