American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 179 June 2014 | Page 12

Saddlemen acquires Phantom Pad RANCHO Dominguez, California based Saddlemen, the leading motorcycle seats and luggage specialist founded in 1987, has acquired exclusive rights to the Phantom Pad range of products. Based on removable suction cups to provide a seat pad for passengers, Saddlemen will manufacture the complete line of Phantom Pad products, and the business becomes the third company owned and operated by Saddlemen, with All American Rider bought in 2012 and American Kargo having been launched earlier this year. “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 exciting time to be here at Saddlemen,” states CEO David Echert. Saddlemen CEO Dave Echert Phantom Pad's proprietary suction cups are said to be non-abrasive and designed with dual cavity and quick tabs. "Unique features such as Neoprene fender liner, an injection mold, ABS base plate and shockabsorbing orthopaedic memory molding foam all go to make Phantom the leading passenger motorcycle pad design out there", said Echert. All Saddlemen products are distributed exclusively by Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties and Parts Europe. S&S sponsors AMRA Outlaw class S&S CYCLE has renewed its commitment to drag racing with the news that it will be sponsoring the AMRA Drag Racing Outlaw Street Class in 2014. The move is a first for S&S as it has never sponsored a class in the AMRA before. As a direct result of the S&S sponsorship package the prize fund at the events will increase from $100 per win per race to $300. S&S Racing Manager Justin Bramstedt said: “S&S Cycle has a long history of racing HarleyDavidson motorcycles. That’s how this company was started. In recent years we’ve been involved in the professional drag racing scene with our sponsorship of the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class, but we feel we should be supporting grass roots drag racing as well.” The AMRA Outlaw Street Class is designed for street ridden Harley based motorcycles. The only limitations on the engines are a 12 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - JUNE 2014 145ci maximum, and they must run on gasoline with no nitrous oxide. Engines can be carbureted or fuel injected, but must be naturally aspirated. The chassis must be built from a modified production OEM or aftermarket frame with a valid VIN, and a wheelbase of no more than 70in. Entrants in the Outlaw Street class must be licensable for street use with OEM lighting, V-rated DOT tires and no wheelie bars. S&S CYCLE Viola, Wisconsin, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.sscycle.com www.AMDchampionship.com