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AUSTRALIA’S MOTORCYCLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES INDUSTRY MAGAZINE 

BIKEBusiness 

Issue 31 September - October 2012 business to business 

Evopos Instant Expert for motorcycles 

The importance of brake fluid 

Hunting down a loss of power 

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Spring is in the air 

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is again packed with great industry information tailored to 

assist the Australian Motorcycle Industry. It’s a great time to 

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AUSTRALIA’S MOTORCYCLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES INDUSTRY MAGAZINE 


Issue 31 September - October 2012 

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Hunting down a loss of power 

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issue: 

PLUS - News - Accessories - PArts - service - workshoP 

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reinvigorate the industry, as the weather warms the riders 

return to the road and business gets into gear for the busy 

summer months ahead. Happy reading. 

news 4 - 6 

business services 8 - 9 

bikes & ATVs 10 - 11 

accessories 12 - 20 

servicing 21 - 29 

advertisers index 30 

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news 

Birdman spreads its wings 

After 13 years of operating in the southern states of Australia, 

Birdman Motorcycles Australia (BMA) is pleased to announce it 

has expanded to benefit dealers nationally, including Qld, ACT, 

NSW and NT. 

BMA says it specialises in the distribution of hard parts to 

the dealer network for ATV, road (including Harley-Davidson), 

motocross and enduro machines at competitive prices. 

BMA’s premium brands include: Motobatt batteries and 

chargers; All Balls Racing products; Gorillas Grip tie-downs; 

Puig windscreens, huggers, fender eliminators, crash protection, 

levers, and accessories; Tsubaki drive chains, cam chains, and 

sprocket kits; K&N filters; BMA Powersports sprockets, seals, 

tools, and accessories; Hyde Racing products; Pitposse tools 

and accessories and AMS ATV tyres. 

BMA says that in these changing times it strives to offer its 

dealers a competitive product mix and a personalised approach. 


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For more information contact: Birdman Motorcycle 

Accessories 1300 246 764 email: sales@birdman.net.au 

Win ‘The Ride of your 

Life’ with Yuasa 

Thanks to a new promotion from Century 

Batteries, customers who purchase a 

Yuasa battery between September 1, 

2012, and November 25, 2012, will have 

a chance of winning one of five mindblowing 

motorcycle holidays through 

Vietnam. 

There will be one winner for each 

Australian state, and on top of that, the 

outlet where the winning battery was 

purchased will receive a $2000 prize, 

courtesy of Century Batteries. 

Buyers of powersports batteries 

simply have to purchase the new battery 

and then register their details online. 

The prize includes all flights, transfers, 

accommodation, meals, bikes, petrol, 

park fees and a personal tour guide. 

The promotion is supported with 

a national print advertising campaign 

in leading consumer lifestyle and 

motorcycle magazines and an extensive 

range of in-store merchandise and POS 

materials, to maximise customer ‘pull 

through’ in Yuasa reseller outlets. 

To be a part of this fantastic promotion 

and to find out more on the extensive 

range of Yuasa powersports batteries, 

contact your Yuasa representative. 

For more information contact: 

Yuasa 1300 362 287 visit: www. 

centurybatteries.com.au 

First-ever bicycle brand joins Melbourne’s Australian Motorcycle Expo 

KTM Bike Industries Australia has signed on as the first ever 

bicycle brand to exhibit at the Australian Motorcycle Expo. 

The leading bicycle brand in Austria, KTM Bikes officially 

hit the Australian market in 2011 and will 

exhibit at the event for the first time at the 

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition 

Centre from November 23 to 25. 

The relevant crossover of road and 

off-road motorcyclists who actively train 

on or ride bicycles recreationally is 

expected to see the KTM Bikes display 

draw a large crowd. 

KTM has been manufacturing bicycles 

since 1964 and nowmakes over 190,000 

of them each year, including a range of 

top-end road cycles and mountain bikes. 

Australian Motorcycle Expo Event Manager Mark Petersen 

welcomed KTM Bike Industries Australia to the event. 

“KTM is one of the most popular motorcycle 

brands at our events so it’s pleasing to 

introduce KTM Bike Industries Australia as 

the first ever bicycle brand to take part in an 

Australian Motorcycle Expo,” said Petersen. 

“It has been making bicycles for a long 

time and is one of the leading brands in 

Europe, offering a range of road cycle and 

mountain bikes from affordable, entry-level 

models right through to the top performance 

models. For more information visit: www. 

australianmotorcycleexpo.com.au

news 

Dyno Dynamics teams with Allerton 

The Dynotech motorcycle dyno was 

introduced by Dyno Dynamics to 

provide an affordable tuning and 

diagnostics tool for the motorcycle 

world. With the announcement that 

Dynotech by Dyno Dynamics will be 

sponsoring Glenn Allerton, Australian 

Superbike Champion, for the remainder 

of the 2012 and the entire 2013 season, 

Dyno Dynamics says this is a major 

step forward for the world of motorcycle 

diagnostics and tuning. 

“Partnering with Glenn Allerton and 

the Team at Maxima BMW was such 

an easy decision for Dyno Dynamics,” 

says the firm’s Managing Director, Alan 

Evans. “As the Australian Superbike 

Champion, he is a shining example of 

the great motorbike racing talent that 

Australia can produce. Our aim at Dyno 

is to support local talent, and hopefully 

the Dynotech motorcycle dyno can give 

him that extra edge,” he adds. 

With a Dynotech dyno at each of the 

Australian Superbike Championship 

rounds, Dyno Dynamics will be able 

to demonstrate to the motorcycle 

community the huge benefits of dyno 

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news 

School’s in for Yamaha P&A specialists 

Yamaha Motor Australia recently held its 

inaugural Yamaha Parts & Accessories 

Academy Introductory Course in 

Brisbane. The Academy’s main focus is 

improving the knowledge and skills of 

all Yamaha dealership parts interpreters, 

as well as helping such staff to achieve 

a sound knowledge of Yamaha Parts & 

Accessories Division operating systems. 

The Yamaha Parts & Accessories 

Academy is a Yamaha Motor Company 

Japan initiative aimed at the Yamaha 

dealership parts team occupational 

roles, including parts management, 

parts interpreting and administration. 

Three students in particular excelled 

at the inaugural Yamaha Parts & 

Accessories Academy: Matthew Walsh 

of Coast Yamaha (SA); Mark Wallace of 

Peter Stevens Geelong (Vic); and Daniel 

Australia’s peak body for the automotive industry, the Federal 

Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), together with the 

Australian All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) industry, comprising the 

leading distributors, have today called for proposals for the use of 

rollover devices on ATVs to be rejected. 

Reports released recently by Dynamic Research Inc. (DRI), an 

internationally recognised firm specialising in applied research in 

the areas of vehicle dynamics and controls, simulator technology 

and accident investigation, confirmed that Rollover Protection 

Systems (ROPS) and Crush Protective Devices (CPDs) on ATVs 

can cause unacceptably high levels of harm in comparison to 

their benefits. 

Updated research into one type of locally-produced CPD 

found that it caused more harm than it prevented in the sample of 

overturns examined, regardless of whether a helmet was worn. 

Cameron Cuthill, FCAI Motorcycle Manager, said “The ATV 

industry will continue to put the safety of riders first by opposing 

the use of rollover devices in Australia. 

“The findings of the DRI research report cannot be disputed. 

The research is state-of-technology and is based upon published 

research and relevant portions of international research 

standards, as expected of a quality report. It confirms that rollover 

devices, and in particular so-called ‘crush protective devices’, 

should not be fitted to ATVs,” he said. 

The ATV industry is highly concerned that recent calls by 

certain interest groups for rollover devices to be mandated is 

based on flawed logic, misinformation and research which does 

not adhere to relevant international standards. 

Mr Cuthill noted “Studies conducted in Australia attempting to 

make a case for CPDs are very limited, don’t follow international 

standards, and have not involved any practical tests undertaken 

with injury-monitoring crash dummies to verify the validity of the 

assumptions upon which they rely.” 




Argent of Yamaha World (SA). 

Yamaha Motor Australia says it will 

continue to work with its dealer network 

with further introductory and advanced 

Yamaha Parts & Accessories Academy 

courses, which will help lift the level of 

service provided by the Yamaha dealer 

network. 

Peter Stevens Geelong – Mark Wallace 

Yamaha World – Daniel Argent 

Coast Yamaha – Matthew Walsh 

ATV industry opposes rollover devices on safety grounds 

The ATV industry urges all stakeholders and commentators to 

carefully review the findings of the DRI report, which can be found 

at http://www.dri-atv-rops-research.com/ and, in light of those 

findings, to reconsider the claims made by suppliers of CPDs, 

and by their supporters. 

The DRI research included refinements to ATV accident 

scenario simulations to specifically address previous concerns 

raised by local interest groups. 

Across more than 1500 computer simulations conducted for 

helmeted riders, a locally produced CPD product was found 

to have, on average, injury and fatality risks that exceeded 

its potential benefits. When extended to all overturns that 

might occur, the new research indicated the CPD would 

cause approximately as many injuries for helmeted riders as it 

prevented. 

For un-helmeted riders on an ATV fitted with the same 

device, the respective injury and fatality risk/benefit percentages 

indicated that the device would cause significantly more injuries 

and fatalities than it would prevent. 

The ATV industry will continue to push for safety interventions 

with known positive benefits. 

All ATV riders should be appropriately trained to operate the 

vehicle, always wear a helmet, not carry more than the approved 

number of passengers, and only use the vehicle for its intended 

purposes. Children under 16 years of age should never be 

allowed on an adult-sized ATV. 

“ATVs are not toys and should not be treated as such,” said Mr 

Cuthill. 

“Unfortunately, while the focus remains on rollover devices, 

real solutions will continue to be ignored. Attention should 

instead be maintained on helmet use, training and keeping 

children off full-size ATVs.” 

For more information visit: www.fcai.com.au

usiness services 


The concept of Evopos’s Instant Expert software is quite 

simply to turn anyone in the motorcycle industry into an 

‘Instant Expert’. 

Evopos says Instant Expert is an easy-to-use software 

application that is available free of charge to users of the 

Evopos Dealer Management System. It gives instant access to 

model information, model history, identification data, technical 

data and application data for thousands of motorcycles. 

Obviously some of this information can already be accessed 

from varying different sources such as manufacturers, 

manuals, application books and subscriptions, but Evopos 

says Instant Expert brings it all together in a single intuitive 

way that is easy and quick to access. 

Instant Expert is ‘community’ driven, which means the 

whole community of users help to contribute new information 

and verify data. This ensures the already massive source of 

data is kept up to date and accurate. Users earn points by 

adding or confirming data. They can use their points to gain 

access to the more advanced features such as publishing 

details of their models, or parts for that model that they have 

in stock. This is a great way to increase sales and clear 

redundant stock. 

The software is arranged by model families, so you can see 

the full history of a model and easily identify model variance 

if you need to. Data for various model variances that are the 

same are combined together to give a much simpler view and 

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shorter application lists, while the ‘Library’ of model names 

and codes allows users to find a specific model by different 

‘Names’, ‘Codes’ or ‘Nicknames’. 

Parts are linked to your own stock for easy selling and users 

can show all the parts they have in stock for each model, 

while ‘Alternative numbers’ give you comprehensive crossreferencing 

for parts. 

‘Fits What’ reports shows if a part is worth stocking or not, 

and the software is community run – so users can submit and 

earn points from changes and additions. 

Evopos says it’s always looking for unique ways to help 

motorcycle dealers save time and improve their business. 

Instant Expert is just one of the ways Evopos says it can help. 

For more information contact: Evopos 07 5530 3101 

visit: www.evopos.com.au 

Stick ’em up! 

Ringmaster Images can supply stickers and decals to suit all 

sorts of applications. In its Universal Dealer Sheets the shape 

and size of each sticker on the sheet has been measured 

against all models of bikes (from 50cc right up to the senior 

models) to ensure you get maximum usage out of the stickers 

no matter what bike(s) they need to be stuck on. Choose from 

four standard designs with any combination of colours to suit 

your needs or get your own design custom made. Ringmaster 

says one sheet can be used for multiple applications and goes 

a long way. 

Ringmaster Images also produces suspension decals, and 

says that if you’re in the suspension business then this is the 

place to advertise. Choose from standard ‘side only’ stickers or 

more practical ‘wrap-around’ stickers to protect the forks from 

roost. Wrap-around stickers allow for maximum coverage with 

a main logo on the side of fork, and another logo if required 

on the front. Record all the vital settings where they are easily 

viewed and won’t get lost. Provide Ringmaster with the settings 

list and the logo your business requires on the sticker and it 

will produce blanks for the end user to fill in settings where 

needed. Use a permanent marker to record and wipe off with a 

spirit-soaked rag to re-use the same sticker. Otherwise simply 

display your company’s logo and contact details. 

Ringmaster Images says its Curved Front Guard Stickers 

are most cost-effective way to advertise your company name 

on floor stock, serviced or sponsored bikes etc. From one pair 

to thousands of pairs, Ringmaster Images can accommodate 

your needs for junior, intermediate and senior bikes.

These stickers are available as ‘contour cut’ to the shape 

of your specific logo without any setup costs, or choose from 

Ringmaster’s universal curved shapes. 

business services 

Kawasaki 

mobilises 

web assets 

Kawasaki Australia has rolled out a new mobile-optimised 

website. In recent years the distributor says it has noticed 

a significant increase in the amount of people visiting its 

website from a mobile device. Now people who visit www. 

kawasaki.com.au from their smart phone will be directed 

to a fully optimised mobile website. Visitors will have 

access to the full Kawasaki model line-up, a Kawasaki 

dealership locator and the latest Kawasaki news and 

videos. 

According to Kawasaki Australia Digital Marketing 

Specialist, Nicholas Marshall, the mobile website is an 

important piece of today’s digital communications puzzle. 

“Kawasaki recognises the importance in providing people 

with access to the latest information through a mobileoptimised 

website and has set out to provide visitors 

with an easy-to-use, informative and efficient browsing 

experience,” he said. 

For more information visit: www.kawasaki.com.au/news 

For more information contact: Ringmaster Images 

03 9720 2223 visit: www.ringmasterimages.com.au 



ikes & atvs 

Oz Trikes unveils stunning Boom Trikes Mustang ST1 

Oz Trikes has just unveiled the new Mustang ST1 trike, a 

Boom Trikes product it describes as “the newest and the best 

trike on the global market”. 

The Mustang is characterised by its compact dimensions, 

and Oz Trikes says it’s also nimble and agile, thanks in part 

to the company’s own independent 

suspension, with aluminium trailing 

arms and continuously adjustable shock 

absorbers. 

The tubular frame was constructed 

using state-of-the-art CNC tube bending 

technology, which has made some 

highly complicated structures fit the 

contours of the trike perfectly. The 

package is finished off with a polished 

stainless steel exhaust system. 

Powered by a fuel-injected fourcylinder 

engine from Ford, Oz Trikes 

says more than 150Nm of torque is 

available at just 1500rpm, while the unit 

is ticking over at just 2000rpm at 

100km/h. The torque increases to 

168Nm at 4300rpm, and Oz Trikes says 

there’s ample grunt available throughout 

the rev range. 

Oz Trikes says the Mustang 

consumes just 6lt of fuel per 100km, and 


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that the waterproof rear trunk has a capacity of 200lt. 

The chassis cover lifts up on gas struts, providing easy 

access to the engine for maintenance. 

For more information contact: Oz Trikes 02 4372 1100 

visit: www.oztrikes.com.au 

Get on board now with the Extreme Enduro/Trial craze 

Sherco 300iR 

Add some European Quality, flair & importantly profit margin 

to your store. Get on board now with the Extreme Enduro/ 

Trial craze. We can offer you 2 Hi-Quality European brands 

to boost the number of inquiry’s through 

your shop. 

Sherco X-Ride 

Contact Moto Central now for more info on a dealership in your area 

Moto Central Group Pty Ltd 

12-16 Sandford St, Mitchell ACT 2911 

Phone: 02 6248 0229 

Email: sales@motocentral.com.au 

OSSA Explorer

Sherco ups the ante 

Sherco has just released details of its ST2013 2.9 trials bike, 

which it says has received a number of updates, refinements 

and improvements, as has the entire 2013 Sherco trials bike 

range. 

The 2.9’s new look sees it maintain Sherco’s corporate 

colours of blue and yellow, but the latter has assumed a more 

prominent position, giving more colour to the chassis, with the 

addition of various decorative details. 

Meanwhile, numerous evolutions have taken place in the 

engine. Outward changes include the ergonomic new design of 

the kick-start lever and the gearshift lever. The right side of the 

crankcase has been redesigned as has the skidplate, in order to 

provide greater protection to the underside of the engine. 

A new carburettor setup plus an adjustment to the 

thermodynamics of the cylinder have increased engine 

performance. The clutch has also received some minor 

improvements, such as the inclusion of an additional radial 

bearing to more effectively transfer power from the engine. 

The chassis has been thoroughly tested, analyzed and 

modified. This revision has produced a frame that has greater 

rigidity and stability and allows the rider to face any obstacle 

with a greater degree of confidence. The suspension units have 

also been updated, while the aluminium forged footpegs are 

now adjustable. 

The ST2013 models are equipped with the new Formula 

brake kit that has been perfected to permit smooth movement 

of the lever in any position, maintaining the pressure and force 

necessary for effective brake operation. Sherco says this new 

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setup is the most advanced and evolved brake system to ever to 

be installed on a trials bike. 

Some 3000 examples of the ST2013 2.9 will be built, with 80, 

125 and 250cc models completing the new range, along with a 

limited-edition, Albert Cabestany Replica model. 

For more information visit: www.motocentral.com.au 

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accessories 

Draggin’s new Twista protective jeans 

Draggin says its new Twista jeans are the 

answer for riders who want protective 

jeans that look just like their fashion 

jeans, and that they’re stylish and 

protective, with a sports liner that makes 

them breathable all year round. 

Twista jeans have no visible external 

seams or panels, so they look like just 

like casual jeans. Available for men or 

women, with Twista you get a mid-rise 

straight-leg jean with world-patented 

Draggin Jeans protection of knitted 

Kevlar and Dyneema. Dyneema is the 

world’s strongest fibre, said to be 40 per 

cent stronger than Kevlar and five times 

stronger than steel! Draggin says that’s 

Tactical strike 

Moto Tassinari says its Air4orce tunable 

dirt bike air intake system replaces 

a bike’s stock system and utilises 

interchangeable velocity stacks to boost 

air volume and subsequently horsepower, 

also altering the bike’s power 

characteristics to suit track conditions 

and the rider’s riding style. 

The maker says the longer velocity 

stack delivers better throttle response 

and better bottom-end and mid-range 

power, while the shorter velocity stack 

delivers better throttle response and midrange 

and top-end power. 

The Air4orce comes complete 

with intake system hose clamps and 

gaskets where necessary, plus detailed 



military-grade protection, seamlessly 

fitted. Draggin also says the cooling 

sports liner on the inside makes them 

comfy all year round, and the jeans come 

with knee pockets for armour. 

Draggin Twista is available for men 

from a 28in waist through to 44in and for 

women from size 6 to 18. 


Draggin 03 9646 0377 visit: 

www.dragginjeans.net 

installation instructions, two velocity 

stacks and decals. The system is 

currently being employed by a host of 

top factory teams, and utilised by top 

riders such as Ryan Villopoto and Kevin 

Windham. 


Gas Imports 03 8331 0300 

visit: www.gasimports.com.au 

Insure your fuel 

Petrol begins to deteriorate in as little as 60 days 

– even faster for higher-octane fuels – but Trico says 

STA-BIL Fuel Stabiliser keeps fuel fresh for up to 12 

months and stops the formation of gum and varnish 

deposits on fuel system components, keeping the fuel 

and the engine ready for the next ride. 

Running stale or contaminated petrol through an 

engine can result in difficult starting and reduced 

performance. 

Trico says STA-BIL surrounds ‘good’ fuel molecules 

with a coating so oxygen can’t break down the fuel 

molecules into ‘bad’ gum and varnish. When adding 

STA-BIL to fresh fuel, it is important to run the engine 

for up to five minutes so that it can treat the fuel in the 

entire fuel system, not just the fuel tank. 

For more information contact: Trico Products 

03 9271 3288 visit: www.sta-bil.com.au

Pirelli expands Scorpion Rally range 

Pirelli has introduced new 110/80-19 and 150/70- 

17 sizes to its Scorpion Rally range of tyres, to 

suit larger-displacement adventure bikes like the 

BMW R 1200 GS and Yamaha XTZ1200 Super 

Ténéré. 

Pirelli says the new Scorpion Rally sizes have 

been designed to guarantee excellent off-road 

performance – including better traction and tear 

resistance and less wear on the knobs – thanks 

to Pirelli’s racing experience with the 90/90-21 

and 140/80-18 Scorpion Rally sizes. 

Pirelli says the new Scorpion Rally sizes are 

also designed to provide high mileage and 

excellent road stability, even at high speeds 

and fully loaded, while the rear tyre also boasts 

better traction while the front capably transmits a 

feeling of security. 

The tread pattern for the new 110/80-19 front 

size maintains the same 4-5-4 layout of the 

blocks used on the 90/90-21 size, with a central 

prism. The new 7.7mm height of the knobs was 

chosen deliberately to optimise handling and 

directional stability on sand and soft terrain, and 

to increase the life of the tyre. 

The 150/70-17 rear size, on the other hand, 

has wider blocks with long transversal bridges, 

designed to provide better traction on soft terrain 

and to reduce slides, so that riders can have full 

confidence when leaning into turns. 

Stability at high speeds is achieved thanks 

to the use of a carcass with thick ply cords 

arranged with just the right angling to provide 

greater lateral rigidity, which helps to offset the 

vibrations which are often associated with large 

enduro bikes at high speeds. 

Pirelli says great effort was also made 

regarding mileage: the Scorpion Rally now offers 

increased durability and more even wear. 

For more information contact: Link 

International 07 3382 5000 visit: 

www.linkint.com.au 

Puig motorcycle accessories 

Puig has been making motorcycle specialty parts since 1964, and it says it’s built its reputation 

globally as a competent supplier of high quality aftermarket parts for road, touring and race bikes 

and cruisers (including Harley-Davidson). 

Puig says it specialises in the highest quality windscreens, fender eliminators, rear huggers, 

levers, crash protection items and more, and it maintains a high retail presence through superior 

packaging and presentation. 

According to Puig its products are designed to fit perfectly as all R&D is done in-house and 

the parts are made on CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines. Parts come with clear 

instructions for DIY or shop installations, while a clear, easy-to-understand section in the BMA 

catalogue ensures hassle-free ordering. You can easily view Puig items at www.puig.tv and show 

your customer exactly what the parts look 

like on their given machine, which is an 

excellent sales tool. You can also download 

fitting instructions and information. 

BMA says discounts are offered on 

multiple purchases, so if you’re calling 

for a screen, why not ask for your crash 

protection, fender eliminators and levers 

and get a group buy discount? 

For more information contact Birdman 

Motorcycle Accessories 1300 246 764 

visit: www.birdman.net.au 





Motul expands MC Care range 

Motul recently unveiled its External Care line of products from 

the Motul MC Care range. 

Easily identifiable, the External Care range contains 

10 products to clean and protect all external motorcycle 

surfaces. Motul says its entire External Care range of 

products has been specially formulated to ensure effortless 

efficiency. 

The Motul External MC Care range comprises the following 

products: Shine & Go Silicone Clean, Wash & Wax, Moto 

Wash, Wheel Clean, Perfect Seat, Chrome & Alu Polish, Insect 

Remover and Scratch Remover. Both the Shine & Go Silicone 

Clean and Wash & Wax are available in either a trigger pack 

or aerosol spray. 



These GYTR Radiator Cages, for the 2012 Yamaha 

WR450F, are new to Yamaha’s GYTR accessories 

range. 

Yamaha says they’ve been designed to provide 

great protection with minimal reduction in airflow, 

while also keeping the weight increase to a 

minimum. The radiator cages incorporate tubes 

across the face of the guard which offer excellent 

side-impact protection, and they also include 

For more information contact: Link International 

07 3382 5000 visit: www.linkint.com.au 

Keep your cool 

substantial rear bracing to further enhance both 

side-impact and fold-back strength. 

The grill design has been flow tested – Yamaha 

says it reduces linear air flow by less than 10 

per cent at lower speeds when compared to the 

standard louvre grill supplied with most bikes. The 

cages are stamped with the GYTR logo. 

For more information contact: Yamaha Motor 

Australia visit: http://yshop.yamaha-motor.com.au


Raptor Titanium: fancy footpegs 

Mainmoto Imports Australia is the new exclusive 

Australasian distributor for UK-based Raptor 

Titanium footpegs, which has models to suit 

all modern motocross, enduro and trials 

motorcycles. 

Mainmoto says Raptor Titanium produces 

high-quality, hand-welded footpegs that are 

manufactured in the UK and used by riders 

around the world. Raptor Titanium footpegs are 

endorsed and used by some of the world’s top 

racers, and Raptor Titanium says it strives to 

attain the highest possible quality, durability and 

performance in its products. Raptor Titanium says 

its footpegs are manufactured using the latest 

techniques in hand-fabrication and laser-cutting 

technology, and it offers a two-year replacement 

guarantee on its products. The company also 

says its footpegs are far lighter than OEM items, 

as they’re made from aerospace-grade aluminium. 

The 24-tooth design offers maximum grip while 

resisting mud clogging and build-up, and Raptor 

Titanium says they’re built to last and are used by 

many of the world’s top racing teams. 


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visit: www.mainmoto.com.au 

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Top protection 

New to Yamaha’s GYTR accessories range is the GYTR Enduro Sump Guard, 

which suits the 2012 Yamaha WR450F. 

Made from 4.06mm-thick aluminium, it’s designed with side skirts to help 

protect the lower frame rails, critical engine components, the water pump, 

ignition cover and clutch components. 

The guard is stamped with the GYTR logo. 

For more information contact: Yamaha Motor Australia visit: http://yshop. 

yamaha-motor.com.au 



Goodridge silicone 

hoses for both road 

and off-road bikes 

John Stamnas Pty Ltd is excited to offer these high 

quality Goodridge silicone hoses for both road and offroad 

motorcycles. 

The company is able to supply hoses to suit most 

Japanese and European models and offers a choice of 

red, blue and black colours. To complement the hoses, 

the use of jubilee clamps is recommended. 

For more information contact: John Stamnas Pty Ltd 

07 5447 7411 email: johnstamnas@aol.com 

Get your teeth 

into these! 

MotoSprint’s stealth-style rear sprockets are now available, 

and distributor Kenma says these CNC-machined, steeldrive-tooth 

sprockets with alloy centres offer the best of both 

worlds: steel teeth for long life riveted to an anodised alloy 

carrier for lighter 

weight and 

better looks. 

Available for 

most popular 

motocross and 

enduro bikes 

produced over 

the last 15 

years, 

MotoSprint 

sprockets are 

available in 48-, 

50- and 52-teeth 

models. 

For more 

information 

contact: 

Kenma 

02 9484 0777 

visit: www. 

kenma.com.au

NEDS unveils SAGA jeans 

The latest style for the ladies from NEDS 

Motorcycle Wear is a fashion forward 

skinny jean named SAGA – it’s the 

latest fashion jean with the protection 

of DuPont Kevlar. These mid-rise denim 

jeans also feature triple-stitched seams 

for added strength. 

NEDS says SAGA is a lifestyle jean 

that can be worn purely as a fashion 

garment with the added benefit of 

keeping safe. Incorporating the latest 

‘Biker Jean’ seam detail on the front and 

back, and the sexiest fit, NEDS says 

with SAGA jeans riders will be at the top 

of the fashion stakes, but no-one need 

ever know they are protected too. 

NEDS says the SAGA jean cut makes 

it easy to wear the jeans either over or 

tucked into boots. 

The SAGA jean comes with a 12month 

guarantee and is available in 

sizes 6 to 16. 

For more information contact: NEDS 

Motorcycle Wear 07 3806 2449 

visit: www.nedswear.com.au 

Starting from scratch 

Motul recently unveiled 

its new Motul Scratch 

Remover, which is part of 

the all-new Motul MC Care 

range. 

Motul says the product 

removes superficial scratches 

on painted or varnished 

motorcycle surfaces such 

as fairings, or from helmets. 

Simply apply a dab of 

cream on a soft cloth and 

spread uniformly over all the 

scratches. After letting it dry 

for a few minutes, rub with 

the cloth in a circular motion. 

According to the maker, 

Motul Scratch Remover 

removes fine scratches and 

restores the gloss of paints 

and varnishes but should not 

be used in the sun, on hot 

surfaces or on matt paints. 

Motul Scratch Remover is 

available in a 100ml tube. 

For more information 

contact: Link International 

07 3382 5000 visit: 

www.linkint.com.au 


Gas Imports 03 9338 1664 

www.gasimports.com.au 




Chemz has you covered 

The New Zealand-made Chemz range 

of trade-quality lubricants, sprays and 

cleaners is now available in Australia. 

The new ‘Moto’ line is specially 

made for motorcycles, and includes 

Chain Lube, Bike Shine and Spray & 

Clean. Chemz also offers workshopgrade 

cleaners, including Rapid Brake 



Cleaner and Carbz Cleaner. Also 

available is No 8 Handy Lube, a great 

lubricant to stop squeaks and displace 

moisture. 

For cleaning and degreasing, Grease 

Eater is a hard-hitting, water-based 

degreaser that is biodegradable and 

non-toxic. Chemz says it also makes an 

Zero Gravity Racing 

The world’s Only Optically Correct Motorcycle Screen 

Distributed in Australia by 

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excellent parts cleaner. 

Workshop cleaners and lubricants 

are available in convenient spray cans, 

or in some products in a 5lt bottle or 

20lt drum. 


CTA Australia 02 9820 4444 visit 

www.ctaaustralia.com.au 

Screen Styles 

(Left To Right) 

Standard Profile 

Double Bubble 

Corsa 

Sport Touring 

Plus! 

NEW 

ZG Latigo Seat 


www.zerogravity-racing.com.au 

Telephone 07 5451 8733 

Facsimile 07 5451 8777 

sales@amcmotorcycles.com

Give ’em a blast! 

Australian Motorcycle Components has 

announced it recently took delivery of 

a shipment of Bad Boy Compact Air 

Horns. 

Available in black or chrome, AMC 

says these are the smallest, loudest 

compact air horns available, and 

that they feature the latest in air horn 

technology. 

According to AMC the one-piece 

design requires no hoses and 

is installed in minutes by simply 

transferring the factory horn wires to the 

compressor. The air horn mounts with 

one bolt that is included in the kit. 

AMC says Bad Boy Compact Air 

Horns produce a powerful dual-tone 

sound that is approximately twice as 

loud as a standard factory horn, while 

the unit itself is compact enough to 

fit any car, truck or motorcycle. It also 

says the heavy-duty, maintenancefree 

compressor will provide years of 

dependable service. 


Australian Motorcycle Components 

07 5451 8733 email: 

sales@amcmotorcycles.com 




When you break it down, there are only 

three faults that can occur in a single 

wire: a short circuit; an open circuit; or 

high resistance. 

Imagine you have a wire with all 

except one thin strand of copper broken. 

Your multimeter will read system voltage 

and a test light will glow, but trying to run 

a headlight off that is a never going to 

work – there’s a potential thief! 

We have all been in the position of 

testing an electrical circuit and at the 

point of phoning the local parts supplier, 

but there’s that little voice in the back of 

your head that asks ‘Am I right?’. 

You have power and earth but no 

or poor component operation. And 

Murphy’s Law dictates it’s always going 

to be that expensive, non-returnable part 

when you get caught out. 

Measuring voltage and performing 

dynamic load tests 

is the easiest way 

to confidently and 

systematically rule 

out circuit faults. 

Measuring 

resistance using 

your multimeter 

requires you to 

disconnect the 

circuit components 

and make a 

prediction: is this 

resistance okay? 

By measuring 

voltage you 

can perform accurate tests from one 

connection quickly and accurately. And 

by carrying out a load test, you can 

eliminate all three potential faults at once. 

PΩtential thieves 

Hunting down a loss of power… By Dayle Thomas of OLCT 

OPEN CIRCUIT 

Open circuits will be displayed as ghost 

voltage (appears as a 0.XX voltage 

fluctuating up and down). Ghost voltage 

means there is no electrical connection 

between the power supply and the earth. 

SHORT CIRCUIT 

Short circuits will be displayed as zero volts 

(appears as a 0.00 volts). Zero volts means 

you have a short to earth, i.e. something 

copper touching something steel. 

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SYSTEM VOLTAGE 

Reading system voltage means you can 

rule out two of the possible three faults: 

opens and shorts. 

HIGH RESISTANCE 

Performing a Dynamic Load Test will 

allow you to rule out any abnormal circuit 

resistance, usually in the form of a faulty 

connector or wiring. Because multimeters 

are so sensitive, they will read system 

voltage with resistance in the circuit. 

Performing a Dynamic Load Test allows 

you to rule in or out the third of the three 

possible faults, factually solidifying your 

diagnosis. 

In this tutorial we used the Electronic 

Specialities LoadPro – an easy way to 

perform voltage drop tests and ensure 

resistive faults can be carried out and 

diagnosed with one tool and measurement, 

all with your own digital multimeter. 

Want more information? Watch the video 

at www.olct.co/BikeBusiness 



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The right tools 

Burson Auto Parts has unveiled 

its new range of Bikeservice 

specialty service tools – a 

specialised hand tool product 

range developed specifically for 

the motorcycle industry. 

Designed by motorcycle 

mechanics for motorcycle 

mechanics and enthusiasts, 

these specialised tools make 

motorcycle service work and 

maintenance easier for both the 

professional repairer and for 

the many riders who choose to 

maintain their own bikes. 

The comprehensive 

Bikeservice tool range offers 

Ansell’s golden touch 

Ansell has released its new HyFlex 11-820 glove, which it says 

has been engineered for multi-purpose, light-duty mechanical 

applications. 

Mitchell Mackey, Ansell’s Head of Marketing, said the HyFlex 

11-820 is a genuine, next-generation glove that delivers a new 



over 250 part numbers with several new 

products under development. The range 

includes motorcycle repair tools for all sorts 

of work: electrical, engine service, clutch 

and transmission, tyre, wheel, steering and 

suspension, plus general hand tools. 

For more information contact: Burson 

1300 287 766 visit: www.burson.com.au 

standard of performance for general-purpose industrial hand 

protection. 

“A breathable, high-abrasion resistant palm coating 

formulation gives superior mechanical wear and tear 

performance and a new-generation liner provides the wearer 

with a ‘second skin’ level of comfort,” he said. 

“The HyFlex 11-820 addresses the problems of worn 

coatings and dirty liners workers often experience with their 

conventional gloves. The dark blue ‘second skin’ Spandex liner 

hides dirt and offers a snug, comfortable all-shift fit. 

“Ansell’s Nitrile long-life coating formulation is designed to 

excel when the glove is used in applications where abrasion 

resistance is a priority,” he added. 

Comfort is also enhanced by an additional knitting process 

that drops down the little finger. With the upper palm portion 

below the middle three fingers knitted separately from the rest 

of the palm, and the little finger joint mounted lower than the 

rest, independent movements are enhanced, resulting in a 

better fit. 

Further convenience for users is an ‘extra comfort’ cuff, 

which means the glove can be pulled on and off more easily. 

For more information contact: Ansell 1800 337 041 

visit: www.ansell.com.au

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The plastic factory in a bottle 

The maker of Plastex plastics repairs kits says the 

kits are revolutionary products that make even 

difficult repairs quick and easy. It says Plastex is 

sandable and paintable, and that these kits can do 

what glues and adhesives can’t. 

It says Plastex easily glues, fills gaps, repairs 

stripped threads and can remake tabs or small 

parts in just minutes. Plastex kits have a re-useable 

moulding bar that gives customers the ability to 

repair or reproduce almost any plastic part quickly 

and easily. 

Plastex is a powder and a liquid which, when 

mixed together, actually becomes a plastic. 

The maker says it’s extremely easy to use and 

has no mixing ratio. Plastex dries in about 20 

minutes, although it should sit for one hour before 

being put to use or painted, and it does not have 

a shelf life when stored out of direct sunlight and 

high heat. 

Every Plastex kit comes with an instructional 

video CD, which demonstrates all the various 

methods of applying Plastex. 

Plastex kits are available in a range of sizes, 

from small kits to large shop kits. 

For more information contact: ThreeWayWorks 

1300 843 266 visit: www.threewayworks.com 

Springs H Valves H Seals H Bushes H Tools H Performance Upgrades 

Australia’s most extensive range of Suspension Componentry 

Terry Hay’s SHOCK TREATMENT 

Phone: 02 4773 9115 www.shocktreatment.com.au 



Motobatt: on the charge 

Motobatt batteries and battery chargers are now available 

nationally from Birdman Motorcycle Accessories (BMA). BMA 

says Motobatt has fast grown in reputation as an excellent 

value-for-money choice for the discerning motorcyclist, and the 

retailer. 

Motobatt vastly reduces the inventory required to service the 

industry, while also increasing sales opportunities. This allows 

Motobatt stockists to service the requirements of any customer 

on the spot with a “ready to go” battery solution – no waiting to 

charge the battery or having to fill it with acid. 

New for this season is Motobatt’s MBTX20UHD, specifically 

designed for the Harley-Davidson cruiser market. An increased 

capacity design of 310CCA and 21Ah, BMA says this model is 

ideal for Harleys and other demanding cruiser applications. 

With a black case the model offers a more subtle look in the 

V-twin cruiser market, where the battery can be seen. 

BMS says the densely-packed lead plates are cushioned 

between AGM separators that ensure vibration resistance 

and long life, eliminating a common problem in high-capacity 

cruisers. 

The MBTX20UHD is also supplied with two different terminal 

connectors, for models where the battery cables sit forward of 

the battery to provide a positive connection. This model can 

also be used on most watercraft or any application where high 

initial cranking and fast recovery are an advantage. 

A Motobatt battery cranks at twice the capacity of a 

INTRODUCING THE 

NEW SHELL ADVANCE 

PORTFOLIO 

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conventional battery for the first five seconds, ensuring a 

snappy start and a rapid recovery. 

For more information contact: Birdman Motorcycle 

Accessories 1300 246 764 visit: www.birdman.net.au 

With RCE technology, Shell Advance 

motorcycle oils help to keep your bike 

performing at its peak. 

Moto National Accessories are the national distributor of 

Shell Advance motorcycle oils. Call them on 1300 885 335 

or visit the Lube Locator at www.shell.com.au/lubelocator 

to find your closest stockist. 

www.motonational.com.au Toll Free 1300 885 355 



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Did you know that a motorcycle’s brake fluid also needs to be 

checked and replaced regularly? Many OEMs and maintenance 

experts recommend that we replace our brake fluid at least every 

two years. If you don’t know why, please read on… 

WHAT IS BRAKE FLUID? 

Brake fluid is basically a hydraulic fluid that actuates a motorcycle’s 

hydraulic brake system when we step on the rear brake pedal 

or squeeze the front brake lever. As a fluid that transmits force, 

an important property of the brake fluid is that it should be noncompressible 

so that it effectively transmits braking force to the 

wheels at all times. As brake fluids are exposed to very high 

temperatures during braking, these should have very high boiling 

points so they remain incompressible, even in extreme braking. 

America’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has set the pace 

in putting in place a standard for brake fluids. In the industry, we 

have adapted two main standards – DOT 3 and DOT 4. There are 

other types of brake fluid in use but most motorcycles use either 

DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid, so we will stick with these two for the 

purposes of this discussion. The table (above right) shows the 

boiling point standards. Note that the Australian standard has a 

more stringent boiling point requirement than the internationally 

accepted American DOT standard. Also note that the Bendix 

line of brake fluids conforms to both the DOT standards and the 

Australian standards, and in fact they exceed these standards by a 

wide margin. 

BBI 



AS 1960. 1 G1 Bendix Bendix 

DOT 3 DOT 4 G1 (DOT3) G2 (DOT4) DOT3 DOT4 

ERBP °C 

min 

DRY 

ERBP °C 

min 

205 230 230 260 230 Min 260 Min 

WET, 

3.7% 

WATER 

140 155 140 155 140 155 

Brake fluid is a glycol-based fluid that remains fluid even when 

freezing and remains effective as a hydraulic fluid even at high 

temperatures. It is expected to work in freezing winter conditions 

and in extremely hot summer months. It is a versatile fluid that does 

its job in all temperature extremes. However, brake fluid by nature 

absorbs moisture from the atmosphere through the microscopic 

pores in brake lines and through the small vent in the reservoir. In 

fact brake fluid begins to take in moisture the moment you pour it 

into your brake system. 

After a year in service, brake fluid would have absorbed about 

two per cent water and will have progressed to three per cent water 

after only 18 months. These figures would be a lot higher in places 

that are humid and wet. Moisture in brake fluid decreases its boiling 

point – two per cent water will reduce the brake fluid’s boiling point 

by 75°C. The boiling point drop becomes more pronounced as 

more moisture is absorbed. 

Moisture contamination heightens the risk of brake failure, 

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Bikes and bits importers are now supplying new products to the all-important 

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• New starter motors for all the major Japanese and Canadian farm ATV models 

• New aftermarket fully sealed , steel body front and rear oil/gas shocks 

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especially during extreme braking conditions 

like riding downhill, in stop-start traffic or when 

carrying heavy loads. Constant braking transmits 

a lot of heat to the brake fluid from the pads 

and rotors. If a considerable degree of moisture 

were present, these would easily boil off and 

form vapour, which is extremely compressible 

– this is when the pedal or lever starts feeling spongy and brake 

performance is drastically reduced. 

This is why brakes can fail even if the braking systems are found 

to be mechanically in order. In fact, after the system has cooled 

down and the vapour has condensed, braking performance is 

restored. 

Presence of vapour in the brake fluid also affects the 

performance of any anti-lock brake system (ABS). The ABS 

pulsates about 15 times a second and the brake fluid’s viscosity 

is an important factor for its proper operation. The presence 

of moisture and/or vapour in the brake fluid alters its viscosity 

characteristics and will result in improper operation of the ABS. 

DOT 4 AND DOT 3 BRAKE FLUIDS 

From the table (previous page), we can see that the main 

difference between DOT 4 and DOT 3 brake fluids is that DOT 4 

brake fluids have higher minimum dry and wet boiling points – this 

is why the majority of manufacturers recommend DOT 4 brake fluid 

over DOT 3, as it provides an extra margin of safety. Both are made 

from glycol ethers but DOT 4 brake fluids are added with borate 

esters to give them improved dry and wet boiling points. DOT 

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“Presence of vapour in 

the brake fluid also 

affects the performance 

of any anti-lock brake 

system (ABS)” 

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4 maximum viscosity specifications are also 

slightly higher than that of DOT 3. 

Often unmentioned is the effect of the 

different DOT 4 formulation on the brake fluid 

behaviour. DOT 4 absorbs moisture at a slower 

rate than DOT 3 but is more susceptible to 

suffering a drop in its boiling point. Typically 

a DOT 4 brake fluid will suffer a boiling point drop of 50 per cent 

once it takes in two per cent moisture while a DOT 3 brake fluid 

would only lose 25 per cent of its boiling point at three per cent 

moisture contamination, although it takes in moisture at a faster 

rate. This suggests that DOT 4 brake fluids offer more stability and 

safety for longer, but it needs to be replaced at the recommended 

OEM intervals before it suffers a substantial drop in boiling point. 

For more information contact: Bendix Brake Advice Centre 

1800 819 666 visit: www.bendix.com.au 



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Ikon turns back the clock 

Ikon has expanded its vintage range of 

products with some special shocks to 

provide modern damping control to the 

infamous ‘jam pot’ set-up as used on 

some AJS and Matchless models. 

Original looks are maintained 

through the re-use of the original 

damper bodies and spring covers. 

The same type of product has recently 

been made for a set of ‘candle stick’ 

shocks. 

Another recent addition aimed at 

the classic bike rider are shocks with 

covers that give a more traditional 

British look. These shocks that look 

the part and are adjustable and rebuildable, 

and can be made to suit a 

variety of old British bikes. 

A further new variation on the theme 

of black and chrome is the introduction 

of shocks with black bodies and 

chrome springs, which are now 

available in a variety of models. 


Ikon Suspension 02 6040 9955 

visit: www.ikonsuspension.com 



Feel the heat 

Hot Devil has just released its new HD88K 11-in-1 Blow Torch and 

Soldering Iron Kit. 

Refillable with butane gas, the kit’s features include auto 

ignition, safety lock, stand, assorted tips, hot blow head, soldering 

head, cleaning tray and solder. The kit also comes with the added 

bonus of long-nose and side-cut pliers. 

The kit is housed in a compact, sturdy black carry case to 

protect the tools. Hot Devil says it’s a great addition to any 

workshop, while being small enough to take on the road. 

It can be used for mechanical repairs such as loosening seized 

or rusted nuts and bolts, heating, welding and soldering. 

For more information contact: Hot Devil 03 9775 0713 

visit: www.hotdevil.com.au 

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Goodridge 

goes for gold 

Brake specialist Goodridge Ltd recently launched its ‘Limited 

Edition’ Gold Motorcycle brake line kit. 

The ‘Limited Edition’ Gold Motorcycle brake line kit is part 

of the Shadow range and features gold poly-coated stainless 

braided PTFE hoses with black stainless steel hose ends, bolts 

and washers. Goodridge says that in addition to providing a 

more responsive and firm brake pedal or lever by eliminating the 

‘spongy’ feel that often accompanies stock rubber brake lines, 

Shadow brake line kits provide Goodridge’s race-bred, long-term 

durability, quality and performance. 

Goodridge says its brake lines 

improve brake feel over factory lines, 

eliminate sponginess, and deliver 

shorter stopping distances and 

consistent braking in performance 

applications. The shorter stopping 

distances and improved response 

provide safety as well as performance 

advantages. 


John Stamnas 07 5447 7411 

visit: www.johnstamnas.com 

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ideal when a faultless seal is critical. Application crank cases, 

plenum chamber, head gasket sealing (with solid gasket) on 

motorcycle, water craft, snow mobiles and ATV engines. 

1324 Red anaerobic nut locking and sealing compound. For 

bolts, screws studs and nuts that require removal - (ie semi 

permanent) medium strength. 

1305 Stud lock and seal – permanent high strength. 

1342 Screw lock and seal – low strength removable. 

6601J Engine conditioner - cleans combustion chambers throttle bodies 

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ADVERTISING INDEX 

Airhawk 19 

Australian Motorcycle Components (AMC) 18 

Bikes & Bits Importers 26 

Birdman Motorcycle Accessories 1 & 15 

Draggin Jeans 14 

Eastcoast Customs 28 

Electrosil 27 

ADVERTISERS BY BRAND 

Brand Advertiser 

Accel Eastcoast Customs 

Airhawk Airhawk Australia 

Akrapovic Gas Imports 

AME Heated Grips Birdman Accessories 

Athena Bikes & Bits Importers 

AXO Ficeda 

Barnett Eastcoast Customs 

Bazzaz Gas Imports 

Bike Tech Moto-Tech Diagnostics 

Bitubo PPMP 

BMA Powersports Birdman Accessories 

Boom Trikes Oz Trikes 

Boyer Bransden PPMP 

Brembo Gas Imports 

CP Pistons Electrosil 

Dinli Ironbark Machinery 

Draggin Jeans Draggin Jeans 

Drayko Draggin Jeans 

Dyna Pro Moto-Tech Diagnostics 

Dynaplug Rocky Creek Designs 

Electrex World Ltd PPMP 

Electronic Specialties OLCT 

Electrosil Electrosil 

Elite Campers Oz Trikes 

Evopos Evopos 

Ferodo Brake Pads Link International 

General Technologies OLCT 

Goodridge John Stamnas 

Gorillas Grip Birdman Accessories 

Gypsy Trailers Oz Trikes 

Gypsy Vans Oz Trikes 

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Product Advertisers 

3m Products Willmax Printing 

Accessories-Trials Moto Central 

Adhesives Threebond 

Adjustable Handlebars PPMP 

Air Lifts Eastcoast Customs 

Apparel Neds Motorcycle Wear 

Apparel-Offroad Gas Imports 

ATV CV Boot Kits Birdman Accessories 

Banners Willmax Printing 

Batteries Birdman Accessories 

Batteries Link International 

Battery Chargers OLCT 

Battery Testers OLCT 

Bearings Bikes & Bits Importers 

Bikerboot Straps Rocky Creek Designs 

Boom FUN 500 Oz Trikes 

Boom Mustang STI Oz Trikes 

Boots-Motorcross Ficeda 

Boring Electrosil 

Brake Lines John Stamnas 

Brake Pad/Shoes John Stamnas 

Brake Pads Link International 

Camos Draggin Jeans 

Cargoes Neds Motorcycle Wear 

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Evopos 8 

Ficeda 7 

Gas Imports 17 

John Stamnas 31 

Ironbark Machinery 11 

Link International 2 & 32 

Moto Central 10 

Moto-Tech Diagnostics 21 

Neds Motorcycle Wear 16 


GYS OLCT 

GYTR Yamaha Genuine Accessories Yamaha 

Healtech Electronics AMC 

Helmetlok Rocky Creek Designs 

Hyde Racing Products Birdman Accessories 

IKON Suspension Proven Products 

Induction Innovations OLCT 

IPONE Ficeda 

Ironbark Ironbark Machinery 

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IXON Ficeda 

J & S Jacks Rocky Creek Designs 

James Gaskets Eastcoast Customs 

JT Sprockets Link International 

K & L Supply Eastcoast Customs 

Koyo NTN Bikes & Bits Importers 

Krauser PPMP 

Lee Parks Rocky Creek Designs 

Linhai Ironbark Machinery 

Michelin Gas Imports 

Mityvac OLCT 

Motopump Rocky Creek Designs 

Motul Oil Link International 

Neds Neds Motorcycle Wear 

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Northwest Sleeve Bikes & Bits Importers 

Ohlins Shock Treatment 

OSSA Moto Central 

Oz Trikes Oz Trikes 

Pirelli Tyres Link International 

Profi Moto-Tech Diagnostics 


Chains Birdman Accessories 

Chains & Sprockets Link International 

Chinos Draggin Jeans 

Clutch Kits John Stamnas 

Connecting Rods Bikes & Bits Importers 

Crash Protectors AMC 

Cylinder Recoating Electrosil 

Dealer Management Software Evopos 

Dinli 450 Sports Quad Ironbark Machinery 

Dinli 450 Utility Quad Ironbark Machinery 

Dinli 600 Centhor ATV Ironbark Machinery 

Disc Rotors John Stamnas 

Dyna Pro Dyno Moto-Tech Diagnostics 

Dynaplugs Rocky Creek Designs 

Electrical Diagnosis Tools OLCT 

Electrical Test Equipment OLCT 

Electroplating Electrosil 

Elite Camper Oz Trikes 

Engine Electricals PPMP 

Engines & Components Eastcoast Customs 

Exhaust Systems Gas Imports 

Eyeware Gas Imports 

Filters Ficeda 

Fluid Service Equip. OLCT 

Fork Seal Kits Birdman Accessories 

OLCT 23 

Oz Trikes 11 

Precision Performance Motorcycle Parts (PPMP) 22 

Ikon Suspension/Proven Products 27 

Rocky Creek Designs 13 

Shell 25 

Shock Treatment 24 

Threebond 29 

Willmax Printing 5 

Yamaha Australia 20 


Pro-X Electrosil 

Pro-X, Wossner, TKRT Bikes & Bits Importers 

Puig Racing Parts Birdman Accessories 

R & G Racing AMC 

Race Tech Springs Shock Treatment 

Race Tech Suspension Shock Treatment 

RK Chains Link International 

S & S Cycle Eastcoast Customs 

Sargent Seats AMC 

Scotts Steering Dampers Shock Treatment 

Shark Ficeda 

Shell Advance Shell 

Sherco Moto Central 

Suspension Parts Shock Treatment 

Tarozzi PPMP 

Tecmate Moto-Tech Diagnostics 

Texa Moto-Tech Diagnostics 

THOR Gas Imports 

Threebond Threebond 

Unifilter Ficeda 

Uniparts Ironbark Machinery 

V-Custom AMC 

Willmax Printing Willmax Printing 

Winderosa, Carrillo Bikes & Bits Importers 

Wiseco Electrosil 

Wossner Electrosil 

Yamaha Genuine Accessories Yamaha 

Yamaha Genuine Parts Yamaha 

Yamaha Racing Yamaha 

Yamalube Yamaha 

Zero Gravity AMC 


Gaskets Bikes & Bits Importers 

German Luggage PPMP 

Gold Valves Shock Treatment 

Gypsy Trailers Oz Trikes 

GYTR Accessories Yamaha 

Helmetlok Rocky Creek Designs 

Helmets Ficeda 

Honing Electrosil 

IgnitionMate Moto-Tech Diagnostics 

Italian Fork Tubes PPMP 

Italian Suspension PPMP 

J & S Jacks Rocky Creek Designs 

Jackets Draggin Jeans 

Jeans Draggin Jeans 

Jeans Neds Motorcycle Wear 

Kevlar Clothing Neds Motorcycle Wear 

Lee Parks Gloves Rocky Creek Designs 

Linhai 300 ATV Ironbark Machinery 

Linhai 400 UTV Ironbark Machinery 

Lubricants Shell 

Motocross Graphic Kits Willmax Printing 

Motorcycle Cushions Airhawk Australia 

Motorcycle Oils Shell 

Motorcycles-Enduro Moto Central

High Performance Stainless Steel Braided 

Quick Disconnect Couplings 

EXPERIENCE THE GOODRIDGE ADVANTAGE 

John Stamnas Pty Ltd 

www.johnstamnas.com.au 

(07) 5447 7411 

email johnstamnas@aol.com 

A complete range 

of hose, fittings, 

pads, brake lines 

and accessories 

to transform your ride. 

CONFIDENCE • CONTROL • PERFORMANCE • RELIABILITY 

John Stamnas Pty Ltd 

email johnstamnas@aol.com 

www.johnstamnas.com.au 

(07) 5447 7411

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