BRIEFS
Jim Preisler 1942 - 1923
AMD was saddened to learn of the death of Jim Preisler earlier this year , aged 80 . Jim was a Design Engineer by profession , but that doesn ' t even start to cover his talents and achievements . One of the ' gang ' at the original Drag Specialties - back in the days of Tom Rudd ' s ownership , Jim started there in 1970 - his product designs and development follow-through did much to propel the business to an annual $ 28 million in sales . Jim was President of Drag Specialties in the 1980s , and after Fred Fox had taken ownership of Drag , Jim was President , COO , and owner of the remaining core of the manufacturing business from 1991 ( D . S . Manufacturing at Pine Island , Mn .) until its sale to Lincoln Industries in 2015 . During that time , Jim focused on the design , development and building of the Khrome Werks line of motorcycle exhausts and accessories and overseeing the contract manufacturing portion of the business . Jim was an U . S . Army Veteran and an avowed lifelong petrol head who had several records to his name - Jim was a passionate race performance engineer and motorcycle drag racer , initially as a professional NHRA drag racer , then as a hobbyist racer and life-long pleasure rider . In 1973 , Jim held a national record in the quarter mile of 8.44 seconds at 170 mph on his double engine Harley . Jim was also a skilled woodworker and journeyman cabinet maker . In 2015 , Jim embarked on a sizeable HO model train layout , feeding off his life-long love of trains . Most importantly , Jim Preisler was one of the genuinely ' nice guys ' of the aftermarket . Our thoughts are with his wife Cheryl and their family and friends - their loss is also our loss .
Dr . Jekill & Mr . Hyde Exhausts Now Available in USA
Exhaust sound management specialist Dr . Jekill & Mr . Hyde recently celebrated 25 years in business . Manufactured in the Netherlands , Jekill & Hyde is among Europe ' s most popular aftermarket exhaust brands , offering slip-on and complete exhaust systems for Harley-Davidson , Indian , BMW and Triumph motorcycles . " The quality and design are second to none ," says William Plam , President of Jekill & Hyde USA . " All products are backed by an included four-year warranty , and what sets Jekill & Hyde apart is the ability to change the exhaust sound to suit the moment . " When the bike starts , Dr . Jekill Mode is activated , and the exhaust note is similar to , or in some cases quieter than the stock exhaust . With the push of a convenient handlebar located button , option two , the altogether different persona of the Mr . Hyde Mode is unleashed , and the motorcycle takes on a deep and satisfying tone . " For those seeking a little bit of each , there is also a third sound mode - the Dynamic Mode - which delivers something in between the two extremes . " The Dr . Jekill & Mr . Hyde concept is ideal for riders who don ' t want a loud exhaust all the time . Entering or leaving the neighborhood , riding through areas with posted noise restrictions , having a break from a loud exhaust note while on a long ride ,
improving passenger comfort , and being able to hear the sound system are just some of the reasons to choose Dr . Jekill & Mr . Hyde ," says William . The website features an exhaust configurator , allowing the user to choose the finish and style of the mufflers and end caps . Dealers are provided with a login and can configure the exhaust with the
customer . The interface will display retail pricing , and the dealer discount is applied at checkout , allowing a dealer and customer-friendly shopping experience . Dr . Jekill & Mr . Hyde exhausts are imported and distributed in the USA by Plamoto , Inc . in Hendersonville , North Carolina ( doing business as Jekill & Hyde USA ), and the most popular exhaust configurations are stocked in North Carolina . If the chosen configuration is not in stock , the exhaust will be assembled in the Netherlands within days of order placement and shipped via UPS airfreight directly from the factory to the dealer at no extra charge . Turnaround time from order to delivery averages 7-10 days . The images show Dr . Jekill & Mr . Hyde making its debut at Daytona . www . jekillandhyde . us