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www.PowersportsBusiness.com AFTERMARKET Powersports Business • May 5, 2014 • 45 HOTPRODUCTS AFTERMARKET MARSHALL RACING SOLO III MX GEAR Specifications — Marshall Racing's SOLO III gear has been launched for the 2014 racing season with fit, function, comfort and durability built into the design. The jersey is made of soft polyester construction with vented sleeves to keep the rider cool. The pants are constructed of durable 600 denier poly nylon material, with a 1680 denier knee panel that includes leather on the inside of both legs for extra protection and room for knee braces. Flex panels in the knees, crotch and calf provide superior fit and comfort. The gloves are made with a high quality syn- thetic leather padded palm, with silicone fingertip grips for increased brake and clutch control. Benefits — SOLO III gear has been created with the needs of today's racer and the dealer's margin in mind. It has been inspired by race design and is offered in multiple color ways in youth and adult sizing. SOLO III gear is available in sizes S-XXL with pants sized 18-38 in red, blue, orange, black and green. Suggested Retail Price — Jersey, $29.95; pants, $99.95; gloves, $24.95 Contact — 989/872-2109; www.marshalldistributing.com DRAG SPECIALTIES MASTER CYLINDERS Specifications — Drag Specialties' top-of-the line front brake master cylinder assemblies assure quality braking performance, according to the company. Each assembly includes lever, clamp half and banjo bolt. The 9/16" bore master cylinders have a 7/16"-24 banjo bolt and the 11/16" bore master cylinders have a 3/8"-24 banjo bolt. Benefits — The assemblies are available in a black finish and are compatible with DOT 4 or 5 brake fluid. The master cylinders work with all 1" or 1 1/4" diam- eter handlebars, and they fit 1996-2014 models, except 2008-14 dressers, Harley-Davidson trikes and 2004-14 XL models. Suggested Retail Price — $199.95 Contact — www.dragspecialties.com K&N OIL FILER FOR GOLD WING Specifications — Big Bike Parts is now shipping the K&N KN-204 Oil Filter. Benefits — The KN-204 oil filter fits many motorcy- cles, including the GL1500 and GL1800 Gold Wing, VT1300, VTX1300, VTX1800, XVS1300, VN1600 and others. Suggested Retail Price — $13.99 Contact — 800/826-2411; www.bigbikeparts.com 44 • May 5, 2014 • Powersports Business www.PowersportsBusiness.com Saddlemen acquires Phantom Pad Saddlemen has acquired exclusive rights of Phantom Pad products, the innovator of removable suction cup passenger seats. Sad- dlemen will immediately start manufacturing the complete line of Phantom Pad products. Phantom Pad, along with All American Rider and American Kargo, becomes the third company owned and operated by Saddlemen. "The addition of Phantom Pad has been a step in the right direction for Saddlemen. With companies like Phantom Pad, All American Rider and American Kargo, we are able to give consumers what they want: more variety and quality products. It's an excit- ing time to be here at Saddlemen," said CEO David Echert. Phantom Pad brings an array of highly crafted suction cup mounted motorcycle passenger pads to the Saddlemen family. The exclusive Phantom Pad suction cups are non- abrasive and designed with dual cavity and quick tabs. Unique features such as neoprene fender liner, an injection mold, ABS base plate and shock absorbing orthopedic memory molding foam are all components found in every standard Phantom Pad. All Saddlemen products, along with their sister brands; All American Rider, American Kargo and Phantom Pad are available exclu- sively through Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties dealers. S100 PRODUCTS RETURN TO MUSTANG LINEUP Three Rivers, Mass.-based Mustang Motor- cycle Seats, LLC announced that the popu- lar line of S100 Cycle Care products is back in stock and ready for immediate shipment to dealers. "No dealer minimums and no strings attached," said Mustang national sales man- ager Steve Veltri. "We believe in this product as much as we believe in our own … this is a completely complementary product line that can benefit our dealers." "We have always used S100 cleaning prod- ucts on our personal bikes," added Mustang marketing director Marilyn Simmons. "It helps that they are fellow New Englanders — based in nearby Branford, Connecticut — but we have used the products since 1985 because they really work!" From the original S100 Total Cycle Cleaner in 1-liter deluxe kits, refills and aero- sol cans (also sold in cases of 12 for dealers) to S100 Polishing Soap and Drying Towel, all the way up to the new S100 Special Surfaces Cleaner, dealership customers will be ready for a comprehensive spring cleaning. Com- plete S100 Cycle Care Gift Sets are ready for immediate shipment. Sold in cartons of four, these sets include five of the best S100 prod- ucts, including 500ml of Total Cycle Cleaner, an S100 Drying Towel, S100 Finish Restorer, S100 Corrosion Protectant, S100 Detail+Wax and a sponge, all packed in a handy, clear acrylic carry case. "The price is right, and we even have the industrial sized 5 liter refills available, so stock up for the start of the spring riding season," Veltri said. NEW VEE RUBBER TIRES UNVEILED Vee Rubber has released the VRM340, designed exclu- sively for severe off-road con- ditions. Its unique stepped block knobs are designed to withstand tearing and chunk- ing of knobs. The large voids between knobs are self-clean- ing for improved traction. The tire is an alter- native for rocky, shale terrain that typically destroys tires. The 18-inch VRM340 is DOT- approved for dual sport use, and is available in Tackee compound. The heavy duty long wearing off-road tire works excellent with all Vee Rubber front tires. Following are additional Vee Rubber releases: 302 White Wall It's available in all sizes for baggers in 21-, 23- and 26-inch. This tire offers new design and compound for maxi- mum mileage and superb grip in dry and wet condi- tions. Its sidewall is specially constructed for 2-up riding and maximum weight carrying capacity, for all large displacement motorcycles. It is H rated and, as with all Vee Rubber products, is priced very competitively, giving the consumer the best value for their money. Arachnid Vee Rubber is proud and excited about its latest performance tire, the Arachnid, a 2014 Pow- ersports Business Nifty 50 winner. This tire is designed exclusively for the Can-Am Spyder with specific compound, construction and weight-carrying capacity to enhance the ride and performance of one of the most popular motorcycles to come on the market in the last 20 years. Vee Rubber con- tinues its tradition of value and performance at the most reasonable price on the mar- ket. The Arachnid is avail- able in the following sizes: 165/65x14 and 225/50x15. Zilent Vee Rubber is expanding into the trike market for both Japanese and Harley- Davidson power plants with its new Zilent tire. It's the industry's first true trike tire in both design and appli- cation with handling and performance for the trike market, along with advanced compound for great mileage and handling in both wet and dry applications. The Zilent is available in 205/65Rx15. JOE ROCKET SIGNS CHRIS 'TEACH' MCNEIL Joe Rocket has signed freestyle/stunt rider Chris "Teach" McNeil through 2015. "Teach," known for his unique and aggressive riding style, also stands out by being the only factory-supported BMW stunt rider perform- ing on the S1000RR and F800 GS. Throughout the season, the former Stunt Wars Champion and two-time XDL East Champion will use a variety of Joe Rocket gear at more than 30 events. "Joe Rocket has been a championship brand for many years, and I'm excited about the opportunity to represent Rocket Nation and help keep Joe Rocket at the forefront of the industry for many years to come," McNeil said. NEW OIL ANALYSIS KIT FROM OIL ANALYZERS Oil Analyzers, a division of AMSOIL INC., has expanded its oil analysis kit offerings by adding a new Value Kit as a low-cost option when a full fluid analysis is not required. Oil analysis is a beneficial tool that allows consumers to gauge the current con- dition of the oil and whether it's suitable for use. The new Value Kit focuses on four key areas of testing: oil thickness, corro- sion potential, wear metals and beneficial oil additives. PSB DIGEST More Nifty 50 Winners The development team behind the T2 Long Block Engine at S&S Cycle proudly accepts the 2014 Powersports Business Nifty 50 award at the company's Viola, Wis., headquarters. Harold Olaf Cecil (left), owner and co-founder of Giant Loop off-road motorcycle luggage company, joins his team in celebrating their Powersports Business Nifty 50 award for the Fandango Tank Bag PRO. Nifty 50 winners are encouraged to send a team photo with their award to dmcmahon@powersportsbusiness.com. Mustang is now stocking S100 Cycle Care products. Following are additional grip in dry and wet condi- tions. Its sidewall is specially constructed for 2-up riding and P44x46-PSB6-Aftermarket.indd 44 4/23/14 10:28 AM