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FOCUS PSB Adventure Touring www.PowersportsBusiness.com Powersports Business • August 15, 2016 • 21 FALCO AVANTOUR ADVENTURE BOOT Specifications — Made in Italy, FALCO's Avantour adventure boot is constructed of a full-grain leather upper paired with a High-Tex waterproof/breathable liner. It has the Eso-Motion 2 articulating hinge sys- tem and D30 shock-absorb- ing ankle cups. Benefits — The black anodized alu- minum buckles are fully adjustable and replaceable, and the enduro style rubber sole is reinforced with Goodyear stitching. The boots come in black or brown in sizes 8-14. Suggested Retail Price — $279.95 Contact — www.falcoboots.us GIVI TREKKER DOLOMITI SIDE CASES Specifications — GIVI's DLM36 TREKKER Dolomiti Side Cases carry 36 liters each. They feature hybrid die stamping and single-sheet construction, as well as light, secure, rugged and waterproof aluminum construction. Benefits — The lids are full remov- able, and the cases are eas- ily adaptable to any PL or PLR Monokey side case mounts. The cases feature automotive-derived GIGI security locks, integrated rubberized handles and integrated loops for straps and cargo nets. Suggested Retail Price — $700 per pair Contact — www.giviusa.com TRACTIONATOR GPS TIRE Specifications — The 150/70-17 Tractionator GPS tire is reversible to suit the rider's needs – either 50/50, or mostly off-road. In the 50/50 direction, the GPS is a well-behaved street-able tire with smooth cor- nering transition from center to cranked all the way over. In the mostly off-road direction, the aggressive straight line hookup and cornering drive is engaged. Benefits — The tire is stronger and has a deeper tread than other adventure tires. It is constructed of a unique compound for long mileage. The traction is dependable on a wide variety of conditions. The Trac- tionator GPS is DOT approved and tubeless. Suggested Retail Price — 90/90-21, $89.99; 150/70-17, $165.99 Contact — 951/719-3663; www.pacificpowersports.info GIANT LOOP LIFT STRAP Specifications — Giant Loop has introduced a new Lift Strap. The Giant Loop Lift Strap is a sturdy grab handle that helps get a solid grip to tug, pull or lift motorcycles through tough spots on the trail. The strap is constructed of durable nylon webbing with a comfortable molded rubber handle. Benefits — The Giant Loop Lift Strap securely attaches to the fork tubes or tail of dirt, adventure touring and dual sport motor- cycles, as well as snow bikes. It weighs 2 ounces and includes 40 inches of black 1-inch nylon webbing with a black 5.5-inch molded rubber handle and aluminum hard- ware to loop around subframes, fork tubes or other solid anchor points. Suggested Retail Price — $9.99 Contact — www.giantloopmoto.com PSB company or training school to provide information on opportunities for customers to broaden their skills and take aspirational rides. Having a few flyers in your waiting room costs you nothing and plants the seeds for the next new thing your customer wants to do with their bike. In the end, the more you can help your cus- tomers develop their knowledge and skills for ADV riding, the more they'll see your dealer- ship as a key part of their riding enjoyment. This will also generate ongoing demand for the products and services you offer. Help your customers continually find new ways to enjoy their motorcycles, and they'll keep coming back to you for more. PSB Erik Stephens is the founder of Rhode Island- based Twisted Throttle. The company manu- factures Denali Electronics and DrySpec and distributes SW-MOTECH, R&G Racing and other brands of parts and accessories for adventure and sport riding. Founded in 2002, Twisted Throttle has distribution operations in both the USA and Canada, employs more than 40 staff members and participates in dozens of dual sport events annually. Its fac- tory store in Exeter, Rhode Island, serves as a design lab for creating the perfect adventure riding destination, including an on-site camp- ground, learning center, service shop, retail store, prototyping lab and frequent community events. Stephens is also very good at breaking his motorcycle. STEPHENS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Giant Loop Lift Strap securely attaches dual sport motor-