Biltwell

Parts & Labor
 

Helmets to hard parts specialist Biltwell's second issue of its 'Parts & Labor' customer magazine dropped just as this edition of AMD went to press - another feast of loveliness it is too! Articles range from an in-depth look at the LMTV adventure vehicle ("a 20,000 lb chopper") to a photo collection of choppers from the 15th annual El Diablo Run earlier this year. Biltwell has also snuck in new products that will be available in Q4 of 2021 - three new glove models and two saddlebag designs.
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Motorcycle Storehouse

Motorcycle Storehouse Additions

Arlen Ness - Mini 22 inch Air Cleaner Assemblies
The Mini 22 is a small air cleaner that places a premium on the additional legroom that taller riders need. It is named for the 22° forward angle, which adds an aggressive look as well as the extra legroom. The front filter cover is tapered down to 4 1/2" in diameter and it ships complete with a high flow 4-layer pre-oiled, black, premium cotton filter element. 

 

The breather design is O-ringed at the heads, passes through the backing plate and is placed inside the mouth of the throttle/carburetor body - this eliminates external breather hoses and provides a much cleaner look. It is available for cable-operated '01-'17 Delphi fuel injected Harley Twin Cam, '08-'17 Twin Cam models with e-throttle, all '17-'21 M-8 models and all '88-'20 XL models.

Fastline Turn Signals
These ECE-approved LED Fastline turn signals are made with a billet aluminum housing of just 1" (25.4 mm) wide x 1/2" (12.7 mm) high. Available as 'Below Bar', where they install below the mirror stem on the handlebar, these are model-specific fitments for most later H-D models - they can be used as turn signals or running lights. 

 

The other Fastlines are universal M-8 threaded turn signals and available as 'turn signal' with position light and 3-1 taillight, brake light and turn signal for rear use. All are available with amber or smoke lens.

Rough Crafts - Finned Air Cleaner Assemblies
Available in a contemporary round or teardrop design with an all chrome or all black finish, the backplate of this Rough Crafts finned air filter is CNC-machined from cold forged aluminum for maximum strength. "The open filter cover offers a maximum Rough Crafts design, a maximum in breathing capabilities and a minimum in weight. The filter element is US made, in a special synthetic material that offers better water resistance and will not require oiling - just cleaning." They are compatible with stock to high performance engines. 

The breathers are the patented Arlen Ness design - O-ringed at the heads, passing through the backing plate, with proprietary shooter tubes placed inside the mouth of the throttle/carburetor body. This allows a perfect breathing action and effectively eliminates external breather hoses. The breathers are available for all '93-'17 carbureted and Delphi fuel injected Big Twins and for all '17-'21 M-8 and all '91-'21 XL models.

NGK - Spark Plugs
MCS has added a series of NGK plugs - its standard replacement V-groove nickel plated Copper Core and the high-end Iridium Core for those who want increased fire power. "The Copper Core is a proven high quality no-nonsense standard replacement plug. The Iridium IX is a couple of notches up - outclassing others for throttle response, superior anti-fouling and heat resistance, higher ignition power, better acceleration and improved fuel efficiency. 

 

Well suited for both standard and performance applications, they're even better than platinum. Iridium's hardness and extremely high melting point are perfect for today's lean running high-temperature engines and deliver double to triple the lifespan of copper core plugs."

Killer Custom - M-8 Softail Back Frame Spoiler
 

Designed to fill that gap between the rear section of the frame and the rear tire, like most Killer Custom products, they are made of strong, straight and lightweight hand-laid unpainted black gel coated fiberglass. The spoiler ships with all the required hardware for a reversable bolt-on installation and include a stainless steel mounting bracket and instructions. It is available for all '18-'21 M-8 Softail models.

ABUS - Granit Detecto SmartX Disc Brake Lock
The 8078 series Granit Detecto by ABUS is a disc brake lock with a 13.5 mm steel bolt rated to security level 18. The SmartX locking system with Bluetooth 3.0. is a user-friendly, keyless locking system with a USB-C port for connection to the ABUS app, which memorizes the last parking position of the motorcycle. The alarm is at least 100 dB and functions on the ABUS 3-D detection system, in all directions, to detect any movement. 

 

The bolt, the lock body as well as supporting elements of the locking mechanism are made of special hardened steel. The lock can be transported in the locked position without activating the detection system thanks to the automatic brake disc recognition system. Multi-color LED and different acoustic signals inform about battery, activation and alarm status. The inner clearance length 48 mm, the weight is 990 g, and the lick is available in yellow, red and blue.

Custom Dynamics - Front ProBEAM Dynamic Ringz LED Turn Signal Insert Sets
These special front turn signal inserts convert from a regular turn signal to a dual function turn signal with white running lights - the regular, single base comes with a special extended wire lead that allows you to run the outer ring of 24 white ProBEAM LEDs as a running light. 

 

When the turn signal is activated, the white LEDs turn off for better visibility of the amber turn signal. ECE-approved, DOT and SAE compliant. Fits all regular EU/international models with single function front turn signals. The sets are available as replacement for the bullet or the large, flat 2-screw pancake style turn signals. Pre CAN bus bikes require a load equalizer when OEM incandescent turn signals are converted to LED, to correct the flash rate.

MOTORCYCLE STOREHOUSE BV
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Firebrand

Firebrand Exhausts Returns from the Ashes

Firebrand exhaust and performance parts are under new ownership and "excited to bring you its unique brand of exhausts." 

Building on its popular Loose Cannon slip-ons for H-D touring bikes, it has "upgraded the finish and materials to create a muffler designed for durability, power and, of course, 'real deal' sound."
It also brought back its stylized Grand Prix slip-ons and added stainless baffles with race style packing designed to create a no-drone rumble. 

Additionally, its Smoothbore headers now include shields and feature a durable asphalt black finish in addition to show chrome. Distributed by Boise, Idaho based HardDrive and available through its nationwide network of six warehouses.
www.firebrandmotorcycle.com
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Zodiac

Zodiac International Additions

Bitubo Remote Adjustable Shocks for Touring
 

This Italian designed and manufactured Bitubo WME22V3 shock absorber set has been developed specifically for Touring applications. One shock features remote adjustable rebound and spring preload, the other one has been set up and tuned to work seamlessly with the adjustable shock. They are available for all 1980 to present Touring models in a choice of three lengths - 12" (305 mm), 12.4" (315 mm) and 12.85" (326 mm).


DK Custom 'Rocker Lockers'
 

Banish those irritating top end tapping blues with 'Rocker Lockers' - they do exactly what the name implies, locking the rocker shafts and stopping the tapping sound that so many Harley engines have. They also center the rocker plate so that it is always located in the same position, eliminating different wear patterns on the rocker arm and valve while also providing a better alignment of the pushrod in the holes. Easy to install with the included Teflon centering tool and step-by-step installation instructions. Available in versions for all 1986 to present Sportsters; all 1984-2000 Evolution Big Twins; all 1999-2017 Twin Cam engines with OEM or aftermarket rocker arm supports.

Micro LED Turn Signals
 

LED technology allows for the creation of very small but still functional turn signals. These EU- approved Micro lights feature clear lenses and one super bright shining amber LED. They come pre-wired and are just 2 1/2" (7 cm) long and 5/8" (1.5 cm) high. They feature a rubber-mounted M-8 stud mount and are sold in sets of two in chrome or black.

ZODIAC INTERNATIONAL BV
www.zodiac.nl

AFT

Memphis Shades Springfield Mile I (Sunday, September 5th)

Mission SuperTwins Presented by S&S Cycle
Following the weather-induced postponement of the Memphis Shades Springfield Mile I, on Saturday, September 4th, AFT legend Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) overcame a checkered flag challenge from rival Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) to take the win in the Sunday race at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois.
Most of the 14-minute-plus-two-lap race was dominated by a six-rider lead group consisting of Mees, Bauman, Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750), Sammy Halbert (No. 69 Coolbeth-Nila Racing Indian FTR750), Brandon Price (No. 92 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) and Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750). 

Vanderkooi and Halbert (mechanical issues), Price were all dropped one way or another and then Robinson lost the draft to leave Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle title rivals Mees and Bauman to duke it out in a final lap showdown - Mees eventually trumped Bauman's high line efforts to take the win by 0.116 seconds, with Robinson a further 0.205 seconds back for the third podium place.
Robinson's teammate, Price, finished fourth, with an impressive Kolby Carlile (No. 36 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) collecting his third-career premier-class top-five. The victory was Mees' sixth-career Springfield Mile triumph, including four of the last five. Referencing the fact that he and his wife, Nichole, will also serve as the race promoter for the series' crown jewel event starting in 2022, he said, "I love the Springfield Mile. I figured if I'm gonna own it, I've got to win it, right?"
A frustrated Bauman made it clear in Victory Circle that he considered Mees' tactics unsafe and added that his plan would be "not get mad" but to "get even" in the second race.

AFT Production Twins Presented by Vance & Hines
Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) continues his inexorable march towards AFT superstardom. The 18-year-old prodigy dominated the Springfield Mile in his first attempt, winning Sunday's AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines Main Event.
The victory followed his Friday, September 3rd AFT Singles sweep (leaving Daniels with two wins and a runner-up finish in his three career AFT Production Twins starts at that stage), setting the stage for a possible Springfield quadruple with the postponed SuperTwins race.
As if that wasn't enough, Daniels also pocketed an extra $5,000 for winning the Memphis Shades Babe DeMay Challenge dash for cash.
Vance & Hines' talented trio gave chase early before settling into a strong 2-3-4 finish. Second place went to Morgen Mischler (No. 13 Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson XG750R), with Chad Cose (No. 49 Voodoo Ranger/Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) drifting past Jesse Janisch (No. 96 Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R) at the line to secure the final spot on the box.
Tanner Dean (No. 38 Racing Unlimited Kawasaki/Bel Ray Oils Kawasaki Ninja 650) inherited fifth after Jeremiah Duffy (No. 42 Sammy O Racing/Geiger Construction Kawasaki Ninja 650) encountered issues, leaving Cose as the only class regular to finish in the top five. An uncharacteristic seventh place finish by Cory Texter (No. 65 G&G Racing/Yamaha Racing MT-07) didn't stop it being a positive day for his championship campaign, especially with Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 D&D Cycles/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R) still on the mend and Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) suffering a mechanical problem of his own.

Mission SuperTwins Presented by S&S Cycle
1. Jared Mees - Indian FTR750, Indian Motorcycle, Progressive Insurance, Mission Foods
2. Briar Bauman - Indian FTR750, Indian Motorcycle, Progressive Insurance, S&S Cycle
3. Brandon Robinson - Indian FTR750, Mission Foods, Roof Systems
4. Brandon Price - Indian FTR750, Mission Foods, Roof Systems
5. Kolby Carlile - Yamaha MT-07, Estenson Racing, Yamaha Racing


Production Twins Presented by Vance & Hines
1. Dallas Daniels - Yamaha MT-07, Estenson Racing, Yamaha Racing
2. Morgen Mischler - H-D XG750R, Vance & Hines, Mission Foods
3. Chad Cose - H-D XG750R, Voodoo Ranger, Mission Foods
4. Jesse Janisch - H-D XG750R, Vance & Hines
5. Tanner Dean - Kawasaki Ninja 650, Racing Unlimited Kawasaki, Bel Ray Oils


Memphis Shades Springfield Mile II (Monday, September 6th)

Mission SuperTwins Presented by S&S Cycle
Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) made it a double header double at the race that he will be promoting from next year, when he left the field in his wake - twice - in the rearranged race that was staged on the Monday to complete an AFT Labor Day Weekend sweep at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois.
After being accused of closing down the lines of his rivals during Sunday's victory, Mees responded by making any such allegations irrelevant on Monday. He immediately shot out into the lead and drove away from a five-rider pack of would-be pursuers, building up an eight-plus-second advantage with just two minutes remaining.

Despite the monster lead, he was forced to prove his Springfield supremacy one more time, when a red flag brought the race to a momentary halt at that point. Sammy Halbert (No. 69 Coolbeth-Nila Racing Indian FTR750) managed to slide in front for a few seconds, but Mees ultimately re-established himself out front on the way to a 1.134-second margin of victory.
Halbert, the 2020 Springfield Mile winner, came home second, while Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle championship leader Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) finished third - albeit not until after surviving a close call with wild card Jeffrey Carver, Jr. (No. 23 Happy Trails Racing/DPC/Bryan Bigelow Indian FTR750), who finished fifth behind third-ranked Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750).
Mees' sixth- and seventh-career Springfield Mile wins tightened up the title fight considerably. Bauman continues to lead, but a once healthy 25-point gap has been reduced to just 12 (254-242) with two more Mees' friendly Miles (Sacramento) to come.

AFT Production Twins Presented by Vance & Hines
Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) pulled off the nearly unthinkable Springfield double-double with a heart-pounding victory in Monday's AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines Main Event.
A hugely entertaining contest saw as many as eight riders still within shot of the victory with two minutes to go. Adding to the entertainment factor was the fact that several different lines were in play, with riders routinely railing corners several riders wide, utilizing extreme low and high lines in search of the fastest way around the high-speed Mile.
The final lap opened with Daniels leading a tight four-rider pack that also included Jesse Janisch (No. 96 Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R), Chad Cose (No. 49 Voodoo Ranger/Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) and Cory Texter (No. 65 G&G Racing/Yamaha Racing MT-07).
Janisch threw it up the inside of Daniels entering Turn 3 and held the advantage exiting 4 for the final time. Daniels sucked up in the draft and swung alongside just as Cose and Texter fanned out four-wide in the sprint to the checkered flag.
Daniels just nipped ahead of Janisch by 0.022 seconds, with Cose in third another 0.016 seconds back. Title leader Texter missed the podium in fourth, despite coming up a mere 0.089 seconds short of the victory.
Morgen Mischler (No. 13 Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson XG750R) grabbed his fourth top-five of the weekend in fifth, with Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) bouncing back from his Sunday disappointment in sixth.
In addition to sweeping both AFT Singles and both AFT Production Twins races at Springfield, Daniels now owns three wins and one runner-up in four career AFT Production Twins starts.
Texter now leads Bromley by 67 points (249-182), which puts him in prime position to clinch his second AFT Production Twins title next weekend in Sacramento.
Next Up - Sacramento Mile I & II (September 11, and Sunday, September 12) and the final race of the season, the Charlotte Half-Mile on Friday, October 8.

Mission SuperTwins Presented by S&S Cycle
1. Jared Mees - Indian FTR750, Indian Motorcycle, Progressive Insurance, Mission Foods
2. Sammy Halbert - Indian FTR750, Coolbeth-Nila Racing, Roof Systems
3. Briar Bauman - Indian FTR750, Indian Motorcycle, Progressive Insurance, S&S Cycle
4. Brandon Robinson - Indian FTR750, Mission Foods, Roof Systems
5. Jeffrey Carver Jr. - Indian FTR750, Happy Trails Racing, DPC Racing

Production Twins Presented by Vance & Hines
1. Dallas Daniels - Yamaha MT-07, Estenson Racing, Yamaha Racing
2. Jesse Janisch - H-D XG750R, Vance & Hines
3. Chad Cose - H-D XG750R, Voodoo Ranger, Mission Foods
4. Cory Texter - Yamaha MT-07, G&G Racing, Yamaha Racing
5. Morgen Mischler - H-D XG750R, Vance & Hines, Mission Foods

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News Briefs

STOP PRESS
The AMA has announced the withdrawal of the USA team from the 2021 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Motocross of Nations, slated for northern Italy on September 25-26. "A number of issues have contributed to the logistical difficulty of attending the 2021 Motocross of Nations, on both an individual and team level, and these have been exacerbated greatly by current and expected COVID-19 mitigation efforts surrounding the event," said AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier. "Due to the sizeable financial risk faced by all the team stakeholders, and the unknowns in play here, we came to the unanimous conclusion that suspending our participation was the responsible decision. The AMA takes great pride in our efforts to compete in the Motocross of Nations each year, and we hope to bring back the Chamberlain Trophy to the U.S. once again in 2022." The USA last won the event in 2011.


Women's Motorcycle Tours (Alisa Clickenger) has named 'Final Salute' as the Official Charity for the Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride and the Women's Motorcycle Festival & Conference at Arlington, Virginia, on August 19-22, 2021. Final Salute Inc. was founded in 2010 by a woman Veteran and cancer survivor who became aware of the many homeless women Veterans in the United States. She realized a need for an organization designed to meet and understand the unique needs of homeless women Veterans and their children. "Since the Revolutionary War, over 2,000,000 women have served with honor. They have fulfilled their obligations to their country. We need to support them during their time of need."

Ducati is now an Official Series Partner of MotoAmerica - sponsoring both the series and The GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Speedfest at Monterey that took place July 9-11. "Having Ducati back in the series as an official partner after 15 years being away is a big deal," said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey.

Arcimoto and Lightning Motorcycles have begun development of what is intended to be the fastest electric three-wheeled tilting motorcycle. NASDAQ listed Arcimoto bought Tilting Motor Works earlier this year - they describe their 'TRiO' (with optional TiltLock levelling system) as the leading tilting three-wheel conversion kit for touring motorcycles. The new model will be built on the platform of the Lightning LS 218 and outfitted with the patented tilting trike technology they acquired - they are eying the record for fastest three-wheel motorcycle at Bonneville.

Mentor, Ohio based Race Winning Brands (RWB - the owner of Wiseco Piston and Rekluse clutches among others) has acquired Mooresville, North Carolina based Victory 1 Performance - "a leading automotive supplier of manufactured and forged high-performance titanium and alloy valves." Victory represents the eighth add-on acquisition for RWB - a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries that is headed up by powersports industry veteran (ACCEL/Mr Gasket etc) Bob Bruegging as President.

AFT has upgraded this season's New York Short Track at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, to be a doubleheader weekend, adding an additional round on Friday, August 13, to the previously scheduled round on Saturday, August 14. Included on the original, pre-pandemic 2020 schedule, the newly announced doubleheader helps to make up for last year's missed visit to NY while also returning the 2021 slate back up to the planned number 17 rounds following the weather-related cancellation of the Texas Half-Mile on the Get On! Moto Fest weekend in May.


Sources: AMD, IDN, FT, Reuters, PSB, MPN, BDN, MCN, AP, Bloomberg, MSNW, Electrek, electricmotorcycles.news, RideApart.com, Motor1.com, Cycle World, motorbikewriter.com

Sawicki Speed Shop

"Not your father's Sawicki Speed Shop"

It has been two years since British Columbia based custom bike builder and parts designer Tyler Sawicki sold his exhaust business. In Doylestown, Pennsylvania based Jason Browne he found someone who was determined to champion the brand's styling heritage, but take the manufacturing to a new level…

I had got to the point where I wanted to do something of my own in the motorcycle industry - either start my own business or partner with someone - but when the opportunity to buy the Sawicki Exhaust program came along, it was too good an opportunity to pass up," says Jason.

In many respects, Tyler had been a victim of his own success. The popularity of his designs and the positioning that his brand had in the V-twin market consciousness meant that, if anything, sales grew too quickly and there was no question that quality and service had suffered.

"My first plan was to give myself a year, without initially having changed much at all," Jason told AMD. "I wanted to experience where the brand was for myself, before jumping to judgement about how to redirect it.
"The very first thing I did was to make sure that we honored any warranty issues or other disquiet about the product, ironing out all the glitches with a no-nonsense lifetime warranty policy, with no questions asked.
"That policy, and that experience, gave me the foundation I needed. A basis on which I could rebuild and move the Sawicki brand story forward with confidence and without the negative baggage. Throughout that process, HardDrive remained the exclusive distributor and its support for the brand has been awesome.

"We quickly moved manufacturing to North Carolina and initially stayed with most of the existing designs - they had been Tyler's strength, so until I knew more about the opportunities, I didn't want to risk destabilizing the brand identity, and that has proven to be a good decision."

All Sawicki exhausts are now made in the United States. "We start with laser CAD supported engineering, and have re-engineered the entire line from the ground up. We use 304 stainless across our entire line, with ceramic black coating as well as electro polishing as finish options. All fabrication is TIG welded, by hand. Components such as the billet aluminum end caps are precision CNC-machined and black powder-coat finished - meaning they are fully serviceable. Their sealed cap/slash-cut mufflers are non-serviceable.

"Anybody who contacted us to say they had issues with the anodized finish of the old end cap designs simply received a durable, high-quality replacement from us at our own cost.
"We reached out to our 50 or so direct dealers to get their feedback and input to guide us in the direction to take. Mike Beland at A1 Cycle (Maiden, North Carolina, has been especially proactive with us and has assisted in R&D - he has been excellent, and his view that the Sawicki Bagger Shorty is one of the best M-8 exhausts on the market has been a valuable indicator that we have been headed in the right direction."
Adding newer mid length and full length options to sit in the range alongside the 'shorty' exhaust has meant that Sawicki now has a strong offer for late models right out of the gate - ushering in a new era for the brand.

Softail Long Cannon

Softail Short Cannon

"Once I felt that we'd put any negative brand baggage in our rear view mirror, getting up to speed with M-8 options has given us and our dealers the opportunity to take a big step forward with Sawicki with riders in their local areas. In reality, there was a lot less negative baggage than some may have figured, but our 'no quibble' make-it-right policy has turned any nay-sayers around.
"The M-8 Cannon that we additionally now have for M-8 Softails has added to the opportunity dealers have with Sawicki, and having refined the design to give them better reliability and finish, we have kept Tyler's original Dyna/Bagger Shorty.
"In fact, thanks to what our dealers have been telling us, we have a 'Sporty Shorty' to come soon, and we are also working on options for Indian Motorcycle models - for the Challenger initially."

All Sawicki exhausts have 18 mm O2 bungs in them, and we include O2 sensor reducers with every exhaust we ship. This means aftermarket wideband sensors or factory sensors can be used. "If a bike doesn't have O2 sensors, then an 18 mm sensor plug will get it done, though dealers can request custom pipes without sensor bungs if they prefer. Because we have complete control over all stages of the manufacturing process, we can and do make custom pipes."
Sawicki systems don't yet ship with exhaust port gaskets (but they will be included soon); in the meantime Jason recommends Screamin' Eagle exhaust gaskets from the nearest Harley store.
"Our exhausts will provide performance gains across the rpm range. The results will vary based on displacement, compression and any performance modifications done to the engine, but dealers and their customers can see the dyno graphs we post on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Although Sawicki exhausts don't have CARB approval, Jason says they are 49 state legal, across the range, and that they are working on a catalytic converter. There is no sound approval though. Sawicki mufflers ship with a removable race-style performance baffle - "they can be packed to the rider's liking with a variety of packing - fiberglass and other options work very well and change the tone of the pipe."

If riders want to take the edge off the characteristic sound that is synonymous with the Sawicki brand and mellow it down a little, then "an easy fix that we like is to get hold of some readily available 4-stroke dirt bike packing for a custom, home-tuned sound."
Billed by Jason as "Not your father's Sawicki Speed Shop," he is very well aware that it is a different world now. That the values of the past are in the past, and that contemporary riders ask more of their vendors. "They want great products and great service and don't expect to have to beg for it," says Jason. 

"Just selling 'bad ass shit' isn't a good enough business plan any more - we are recreating Sawicki Speed. Our start-point was to recognize that there had been issues in the past," says Jason, and that by learning from them, he says that those lessons now serve as blueprints for the future of the company, for the future of the brand.
Jason says that under his new management culture he is building a 'Sawicki' that is fit for purpose and fit for the future, and that while Sawicki designs will "continue to be the gnarliest, bad ass performance Harley-Davidson exhaust systems out there, the buying and ownership experience will be an entirely different matter. Our lifetime warranty is an important part of that positioning - positioning that will mean more products and more for your money."
www.sawickispeed.com

Tucker Powersports

Tucker to Re-Enter the Snow and Winter Sports Markets

Following the announcement that Tucker Powersports has entered the PWC and boating aftermarket, the Fort Worth, Texas based distributor has now confirmed its expected addition of parts, accessories and G&A for the snowmobile and winter sports markets.
The new collection will include a broad range of products, available to snowmobile and UTV owners through their local Tucker dealer.

VP Sales Brad Turner: "Our new program helps dealers expand their offerings to include winter apparel and parts."

The Tucker Snow product line will include apparel, accessories, vehicle parts, tools and snow sports equipment. "This product collection marks Tucker’s return to the distribution of winter sports products and the parts and accessories needed to repair and maintain snowmobiles," said VP Sales Brad Turner.  

 

"Over 1,200 of our current dealer customers sell snowmobiles, UTVs and other winter powersports products. Our new program helps dealers expand their offerings to include winter apparel, snow helmets, replacement parts, lubricants, trailering needs and thousands of suspension, engine and drivetrain components for both competition and casual winter sports.
"In addition, the product line includes snowshoes, toboggans, sleds and other items for non-powered winter fun.
"A significant portion of the Tucker Snow catalog is dedicated to a large selection of parts and service items for hundreds of models of snowmobiles from Artic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha. The offering includes both OEM replacement parts and performance upgrades."
Notable brands that are included in the catalog and are new to Tucker are Motorfist, Woody's, CA Pro Skis, Zox Snow Helmets, Sportstuff and Yukon Charlie's. The other brands in the Tucker Snow collection are familiar to Tucker dealers, including 100%, Quantum, Motion Pro, NGK, Cruz Tools and Yuasa Battery.  
www.tucker.com