American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 175 February 2014 | Page 8

Drag Specialties 2014 catalogs Chop Docs win Detroit Ultimate Builder round DRAG Specialties has published the 2014 editions of both its FatBook and OldBook alongside its 2014 Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited tire catalog. The 2014 FatBook has over 1,750 pages featuring the most up-to-date Evolution through Twin Cam parts, accessories and fitment information. It includes product lines form the likes of Vance & Hines, Saddlemen, Memphis Shades, Python, Klock Werks, Covingtons, Carl Brouhard, Revolution Performance and more. This year’s edition sees the inclusion of new names like Biltwell Inc. and Lowbrow Customs. The 800-page 2014 OldBook for pre-1984 H-D models is organized in an easy-to-use format that features DETROIT played host to a round of the Biker Pros promoted Ultimate Builder Show in January as part of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. Among the winners were Keith Lafer of Classic and Exotic, who took the People’s Choice with Bone Dagger, Chop Docs’ Ron Harris whose Ol’ 48 took the win in Freestyle, and former World Championship of Custom Bike Building competitor Jon Shipley from Hoosier Daddy Chopper with his Firehouse Racer taking the win in the Modified Harley class. sections specific to Shovelhead, Panhead, Knucklehead and Ironhead XL, along with a general section for allinclusive items. In addition, the all-inclusive 2014 Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited tire catalog has a full section of tires strictly dedicated to the specialized needs of those riding American motorcycles. www.bikerpros.com DRAG SPECIALITIES Janesville, Wisconsin, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.dragspecialties.com DRAG SPECIALTIES EUROPE Konz, GERMANY Tel: [phone] www.partseurope.eu Goodridge family sells company LEADING brake hose manufacturer Goodridge was sold on December 30th 2013 by the Goodridge family and shareholders, and acquired by Rubicon Partners and Grovepoint Capital LLP (RG Industries). Rubicon says it plans to utilise its "extensive industrial expertise, strategic vision and hands-on operational approach to take Goodridge to the next level in its development." This is said to include RGI investing extensively in automotive quality production and product development. Under RG Industries' ownership the business will be well placed to take advantage of future growth opportunities and develop even stronger relationships with its enviably prestigious customer base." Jamie Ramsden, Goodridge's Vice President Americas, said "our business relationships will remain unaffected, and we now have a partner that looks to aid growth and improvement of the business, in every market sector, and every location. We view this a great step to continue to grow the business." Chop Docs’ Ron Harris took the win in the Freestyle class with his board tracker featuring a 95ci Pan/Twin Cam motor with two front cylinder heads and a pan top end www.goodridge.net Hoosier Daddy Chopper’s Firehouse Racer claimed the top trophy in the Modified Harley class 8 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - FEBRUARY 2014 www.AMDchampionship.com