SDG will be launching this new complete Mini that features a 14″ front and 12″ rear wheels (same as the popular KLX 110), front and rear disc brakes and Marzochi upside down forks. The best thing is that the complete bike retails for far less than a few trick parts for a KLX 110.
SDG: www.sdgusa.com
Arai is introducing this new graphic for their popular VX-Pro motocross helmet. It is the same design worn by popular Japanese rider Akira Narita, who rides for the Motorsport Outlet Supercross/Motocross team.
Arai: www.araiamericas.com
FMF‘s new Megabomb headers will be at dealers soon. This evolution of their Powerbomb header was originally developed as a way to reduce sound and the FMF R&D team learned that it had the added benefit of improving bottom-end performance. The Megabomb has already had success this year in professional racing where Nathan Ramsey used a prototype unit to win the two Canadian rounds of the THQ World Supercross GP as well as the muddy AMA opener at Anaheim.
FMF: www.fmfracing.com
Motion Pro is expanding their trailside tools with a very cool T-6 aluminum chain breaker and a complete butt pack that includes some unique features such as a work mat, a one-piece waist strap, a compass and a whistle to alert rescuers.
Motion Pro: www.motionpro.comProTaper is launching a new line of pre-molded bar pads. The crossbar pad includes a spiral cut opening to prevent it from coming off from hitting it in that one spot. Both provide a very clean look.
ProTaper: www.protaper.com
Ready Racing, the company that launched the “disposable” pre-oiled air filters last year is now introducing stainless steel mesh oil filters. They are a little more expensive but they can be cleaned. This technology is already used in most forms of racing because it provides better filtration than traditional paper oil filters.
Ready Racing: www.readyracing.comKBC actually manufacturers many of the most popular helmets on the market and they are getting a little more aggressive with their own brand. The Moto X model has a new visor, mouthpiece and graphics for 2005: The Zombie and Acid.
KBC: www.kbchelmet.comThis Excel spoke torque wrench is a great tool for everybody that wants to keep those wheels round and true. It is adjustable to different torques so you can meet your manufacturer recommendations, includes five different heads in the most common sizes and comes with the handy storage box. All of this for $109.00!
Excel: www.ftmbiz.com
The Tucker Rocky sales weekend ended with a dealer ride outside Fort Worth, Texas. DR ad-guy Kevin Carpenter came back with some cool pictures from the ride day.
