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www.PowersportsBusiness.com AFTERMARKET Powersports Business • January 23, 2017 • 37 PAIR OF NEW PRODUCTS FROM COMET CLUTCHES Comet Clutches has released a pair of new products: the TAV2 Torq-A-Verter and the 94C Duster torque converter system. The Comet TAV2 Torq-A-Verter replaces a centrifugal clutch system and boosts performance. It's a complete bolt-on torque converter kit including drive clutch, driven unit, belt, jackshaft, sprocket and cover. The asym- metric system exceeds the usual 1:1 drive ratio and can achieve a 10 percent overdrive. Four kits are available: 3/4-inch and 1-inch bore drive clutch with either a 10-tooth, 40/41 pitch sprocket or a 12-tooth, 35 pitch sprocket. It fits most 2-cycle or 4-cycle engines up to 9 hp. A perfo- rated cover allows for better cool- ing, and it has an aluminum mounting bracket that can be applied in either a horizontal, vertical or oblique angle. Applications include, but are not limited to, go-karts, mini-bikes and small ATVs. The Comet 94C Duster torque converter system drive clutch is for general usage on medium vehicles or applications requiring an infinitely variable speed drive. It offers 10-50 hp for a 2-cycle engine and 10-40 hp for a 4-cycle engine. It has a 1 3/16-inch and 1 1/4-inch top width symmetrical type drive belt. Bore sizes are 1-by-1/4-inch keyway, 1 1/8-by-1/4-inch keyway, 30mm 1:10 taper, 3/4-inch 16 threads and 7/8-inch 14 threads. The drive clutch engagement range is from 1,450 rpm to 4,600 rpm. Applications include utility vehicles, snowmobiles, ATVs and more. DEI SUPPORTS GARAGE-GIRLS BIKER MAKEOVER Heat control specialists Design Engineer- ing (DEI) joins a growing chorus of spon- sors to support the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover. The Garage-Girls Ulti- mate Biker Makeover contest, now entering its ninth year, offers the opportunity for one well-deserving winner to get "hooked-up" with products and services from major sup- porting sponsors. Contestants are encouraged to submit an essay of 600 words or less describing why they are most deserving in need of a biker makeover along with a photo of the entrant with their motorcycle. Four finalists are selected and one winner. "Bringing on DEI as a sponsor is a great fit for our program. They have some cool items that any biker makeover should not be without," said contest organizer Sara Liberte. "We all know of riders with worn tires, brakes and busted parts and thought this isn't safe. The purpose of the Garage Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover is to hook up one deserving rider with the gear they need for their body and their machine." "We are excited to be partnering with Garage-Girls for the Ultimate Biker Make- over. The makeover contest is a fun way to connect to our female customers and learn about the specific heat challenges they expe- rience," said DEI Powersports manager Brian VanKoevering. ABUS HIRES COMPANY TO MONITOR MAP PRICING ABUS Mobile Security, Inc. has hired MAP monitoring service provider ORIS Intel to support its minimum advertised pricing policy for its line of motorcycle locks. ABUS first implemented a MAP policy in 2011 and has continually looked at ways to improve enforcement. "As ABUS continues to grow in the United States, the need for a more effective monitoring solution has become apparent," said ABUS MAP manager Matt LeMoine. "The Prowl Software from ORIS is an excel- lent upgrade, and the continuous monitor- ing allows us to improve the process for all of our retailers." "Like ABUS, ORIS is committed to help- ing companies deliver the best possible cus- tomer experience, so we're thrilled they're leveraging our platform to enforce Minimum Advertised Price across channels," said Pamela Springer, CEO of ORIS Intelligence. "Our near real-time monitoring enables ABUS to respond quickly to violators, so they can get ahead of the domino effect of price matching. And by enforcing MAP, ABUS can better support their resellers to ensure they are preserving their brand experience." AKRAPOVIC LAUNCHES NEW EXHAUST FOR YAMAHA BIKES Akrapovic has launched a new Racing Line (titanium) exhaust system that is destined to give the Yamaha MT-09/FZ-09, Tracer 900/FJ-09 and XSR900 more response and improved power and torque while being com- plimented by a deeper and sportier sound. The Racing Line is a full exhaust system that is designed to produce the maximum power output and reduce the motorcycle's weight, and this version for the latest range of Yamaha 900s is no exception. The muffler has a new shape and is made from high-grade titanium with the headers beauti- fully constructed from stainless steel, and the entire system is completed with a perfectly finished hand-crafted carbon-fiber endcap to top off the exclusivity this system adds to every machine it is fitted to. The use of lightweight materials has resulted in a significant reduction of 2.0 kg on the stock exhaust, which is 23.8 percent lighter than the stock system. PSB DIGEST Ride day at WPS HQ kicks off newest deal WPS (Western Power Sports, Inc.) has reached an agreement with Alpinestars for distribution of motocross and off-road riding products in the U.S. WPS is now distributing Alpinestars' off- road and adventure boots, neck supports, knee braces, knee/shin/elbow guards, chest protec- tors and roost guards, protective undergar- ments, moto socks and a limited line of MX casualwear from its six regional warehouses strategically located throughout the U.S. To kick off the new agreement, the WPS management team and sales rep force, along with staff from Alpinestars, took part in a ride day at the WPS test track at WPS headquarters in Boise, Idaho. The ride day enabled WPS sales reps and staff to use Alpinestars products in a real-world track-day scenario before attending product training the next day in downtown Boise. Alpinestars athletes Andrew Short, Justin Barcia and Eli Tomac were on hand to support the event and talk shop with the WPS team. Alpinestars has been the leading innovator of performance protection in motocross racing products since 1963. From the outset, Alpin- estars' vision has been to continually research and develop innovative products that deliver new and higher levels performance and for over 50 years this approach has built a rich heritage in motocross racing, motorcycle road racing and further into all disciplines of motorsports from the Dakar to Formula 1. Alpinestars has evolved into a globally recognized brand through its focus on con- tinuous introduction of cutting-edge product technology. "We couldn't be more proud to put together this new partnership with Alpinestars," said Craig Shoemaker, WPS president and CEO. "With their long and storied history of produc- ing premium products, as well as their passion and support of all things motorsports, we are honored to be the newest Alpinestars distribu- tor. This brand fits perfectly into our long-term goal to offer our dealers the best product, ser- vice and delivery in the powersports industry." "Alpinestars has always been, at its core, a product innovation company. From the very beginning, with the first protective motocross boot to the current Tech 10, knee braces and advanced body protection for off-road riding, including the first fully independent airbag for motorcycle road riding and the most light- weight fireproof material for Formula 1, as just a few examples, we have always concentrated on developing the most advanced products for our athletes to win championships and our audience to enjoy their activities in motors- ports," said Gabriele Mazzarolo, Alpinestars president and CEO. "Distribution is essential to bring the benefits of all this innovation to our customers, and we are happy to announce the start of the cooperation with WPS, enlarging our distribution across the U.S. market." PSB WPS, Alpinestars form partnership Craig Shoemaker, WPS president and CEO, (left) and Gabriele Mazzarolo, Alpinestars president and CEO, shake hands following their announcement. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35 The 2016 Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover win- ner poses with her swag collection. has a new shape and is made Akropovic's new Racing Line (titanium) exhaust sys- tem is 23.8 percent lighter than stock.