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36 • February 17, 2014 • Powersports Business MOTORCYCLE www.PowersportsBusiness.com K&N makes executive staff changes K&N Engineering, Inc. has announced several organizational changes in its execu- tive staff. Tim Martin has been promoted to chief operations officer. Martin will be responsible for worldwide operations, which include manufacturing, distribution, sourcing, infor- mation systems, e-commerce and data man- agement. In order to facilitate this expanded role, he will no longer be directly responsible for the sales department or sales activities, although, he will continue to help direct company sales strategy and execution. Mar- tin has been with the company for 17 years and formerly led sales, customer service and information systems. The company will begin a national search for a vice president of sales who will be responsible for the entire global sales organization. In the interim, the sales department will be managed by Steven Rog- ers, K&N's president and CEO. Steve Williams will assume the role of chief engineering officer. He will be respon- sible for worldwide product engineering, warranty services, product and materials research, testing, quality control, regulatory compliance, OEM relations and private label customer relations. Williams has been with K&N for 17 years and was formerly responsi- ble for product development, manufacturing and distribution. Douglas Hood will be joining the com- pany in the role of chief financial officer. He has more than 25 years of financial experience working with consumer product compa- nies and will be responsible for all financial, accounting and tax matters and have a key role in the operational management of the company. Additionally, he will handle all banking and financial relations, M&A oppor- tunities, legal affairs, risk management, finan- cial analysis and strategic initiatives. Hood brings a wealth of experience to the team hav- ing formerly served as chief financial officer for Spyder Active Sports, Inc., and senior vice president of corporate development for Motorsport Aftermarket Group, Inc. He began his career with Price Waterhouse. DIGEST throughout the country. "I think that we're going to be able to make this work, and I believe that when the word goes out that … Wild West is going to offer this to a select few shops around the country, I don't think we're going to have a problem getting it hooked up," Winn said. He recently turned to an industry LinkedIn group to announce Wild West's licensing plan, and has already received interest from more than a dozen builders, two of which are inter- national. Two dealers on the East Coast have also expressed great interest to be among the first to sign licensee agreements. For Wild West, this opportunity simply rep- resents another way to help its company grow and succeed. "We've literally won thousands of custom shows. We've had lots of different write-ups about the bikes. We've been on the History Channel. We've done biker build offs. We've been through the gamut, and we're still alive," Winn said. "That's the important thing because there's too many that are not." PSB DRAG SPECIALTIES 50 SPOKE WHEELS Specifications — New 50 Spoke Wheels from Drag Specialties feature straight, radial-laced, 3/8-inch polished stainless steel spokes, chrome billet hubs and chrome alu- minum softlip rims. The wheels come sealed so that tubeless tires can be used. Benefits — They are available in front 21- or 23-inch sizes in both single or dual disc. Front wheels fit 2008-13 FLTR/FLHT/FLHR/ FLHX/H-D FL trike, with or without ABS. Rear wheels are available in 18-inch for 2009-13 FLTR/FLHT/ FLHR/FLHX with or without ABS or 2009-14 trikes. Suggested Retail Price — $1,099.95-$1,429.95 Contact — www.dragspecialties.com HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOUR-PAK Specifications — Find your stuff faster with the new Premium Tour-Pak Lid Fitted Lining with Organizer from Harley-Davidson Genu- ine Motor Parts and Accessories. Designed specifically to fit the Tour-Pak luggage on 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles, the lid liner features a soft-touch black-felt finish to reduce noise, and convenient storage pouches to keep smaller items secure and at hand. Benefits — Four flap pouches, and one mesh and one clear pocket keep keys, cell phones, glasses and documents handy. Hook-and-loop fasteners secure the one-piece formed lin- ing to the lid, so it's easy to remove for cleaning and maintenance. This liner fits the 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited and Tri-Glide Ultra, and models equipped with King or Chopped Tour-Pak luggage. Suggested Retail Price — $159.95 Contact — www.h-d.com S&S CYCLE FINNED CAST PAN COVERS Specifications — If you're looking for something to set your new S&S P-Series engine apart from the rest, S&S now offers finned cast aluminum pan covers on configured to order (CTO) engines. These covers are made by Custom Cycle Engineering and are available in a natural as cast or polished finish. Fins on engine parts are generally to make them run cooler, but these covers will make it look cooler, too. Benefits — The improved rigidity of these cast alumi- num covers makes them seal better than traditional stamped steel pan covers, for less oil leaking. They can also be used to upgrade existing S&S P-Series engines and Harley-Davidson panhead engines. Fits 1948-65 Harley-Davidson big twins and S&S P-Series engines. Suggested Retail Price — $416.95, polished; $334.95, natural. Contact — www.sscycle.com KÜRYAKYN LED GAUGE BEZELS Specifications — LED speedometer and tachometer bezels are now available from Küryakyn. Available in chrome or gloss black, the radial design adds a stun- ning visual appearance. Benefits — They're available for 2000-13 Harley- Davidson Electra Glides, 2006-13 Street Glides and 2009-13 H-D trikes. Suggested Retail Price — $89.99 Contact — www.kuryakyn.com RISK RACING VECTOR MX RIDING GEAR Specifications — Risk Racing has unveiled its line of Vector MX riding gear. The Vector MX jersey features micro-perforated, breathable and moisture-wicking materials. The lightweight materials are four-way stretch, allowing the gear to be very unrestric- tive as the rid- ers maneuver through the track or trail. The Vector MX pants also offer top-of-the-line materials to provide the rider with perfect fit and finish. Benefits — The Risk Racing pants feature a three-point adjustment system, with a micro-ratcheting enclosure around the waist. This system ensures a comfortable and secure fit, even when the rider is suiting up with hip pads and a kidney belt. Suggested Retail Price — $44.99, jersey; $139.99, pants; $29.99, carbine gloves. Contact — 704/658-9332; www.riskracing.com PSB 50 POWERSPORTS DEALERS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE INDUSTRY FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MARKETING TACTICS & MORE! TO APPLY, go to www.powersportsbusiness.com/power-50 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUG 1. MAKE SURE YOUR BUSINESS PARTNERS ARE NOT OVERLOOKED! Are you a supplier or vendor to a top-performing dealership? Nominate your exceptional dealership partners by sending an email to dmcmahon@powersportsbusiness.com IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE ELITE, YOU DESERVE TO BE RECOGNIZED. DON'T LET YOUR COMPETITION BEAT YOU TO IT. Focuses on customer service Plans for future success with sound planning, marketing and training initiatives Maintains a retail environment that promotes an exceptional powersports lifestyle …WE WANT YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2014 POWERSPORTS BUSINESS POWER 50 AWARDS PROGRAM. IF YOUR DEALERSHIP… 00714S www.PowersportsBusiness.com MOTORCYCLE Powersports Business • February 17, 2014 • 37 PRODUCTSHOWCASE WILD WEST CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34 P34x37-PSB3-Cycle.indd 36 2/5/14 11:22 AM