TEXA : The Italian / American electronics specialist offers what it claims are the most advanced and capable diagnostics and connectivity solutions available . Its new TXT Multihub VCI " provides smarter connectivity for multienvironment vehicle interfaces . Now supporting a built-in display to visually confirm connection status , new protocols and connection options for versatile modular vehicle diagnostics , a stand-alone Linux operating system for adaptable vehicle connection and greater security , as well as new certified durability for rugged environment use "; www . texausa . com
Highsider USA : A premium brand by noted European lights and accessories manufacturer Paaschburg & Wunderlich in Germany and now available to American dealers from its U . S . warehouse in California ; www . highsider-us . com
Vance & Hines : Always a popular booth at any expo and still pumped by its 2022 AFT Production Twins class championship win , industry veteran John Potts ( seen here center ) told AMD that reaction to the new torque-boosting Power Chamber Exhaust ( PCX ) technology series ( with included catalyst for EPA compliance ), introduced last summer , has been " exceptional "; www . vanceandhines . com
Angelle Sampey : Invited to AIMExpo as this year ' s ' Keynote ' guest , her remarkable story and long list of drag race wins and championships is truly inspirational . Having herself been a motorcycle dealer at one stage in her life , the NHRA star ( and Mom ) likens the single-minded determination it takes to be successful on the track , especially in such a male dominated discipline , to the hard work , determination and focus it takes to succeed in business . Though now north of " a certain age ," the girl from the Bayou says that provided she can find a team for 2023 , she has no intention of retiring from racing yet .
Öhlins USA : When Larry ' Spiderman ' McBride made the fastest motorcycle run ever at 268.38 mph during a Top Fuel motorcycle exhibition race at the Virginia NHRA Nations last year , whose front forks was it that crossed the line a nano-second before Larry did ? Why , Öhlins ' of course ; www . ohlinsusa . com
R & G : The British manufacturer recently announced an extension to its domestic U . S . MotoAmerica race sponsorship support . Additionally , Managing Director Simon Hughes told AMD that it had recently introduced a wide ranging suite of accessories for the Harley Pan America . Best known in Europe for its motorcycle protectors , its Pan America options include bar end sliders and fork protectors , but other accessories as well - such as Adventure Bars , a tail tidy , radiator guards , brake lever guard and factory carbon lever guards , a kickstand shoe and more in what is an impressive and well thought-out range . R & G are represented in the United States by ' Brands That Shine ' ( www . brands-that-shine . com ); www . rg-racing . com
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