Wild Ass: The Wild Ass motorcycle air cushion is available in Neoprene rubber, polyurethane or polyurethane with gel. The cushion is said to eliminate painful pressure points and promote blood circulation by utilizing adjustable interconnected air cells which conform to the rider’ s shape regardless of weight or seating position. The reduction of shock and vibration reduce lower back pain and air circulation under the rider disperses heat and perspiration; www. wild-ass. com
Speed & Strength: Aimed at“ new gen” and youth riders, Speed & Strength is a‘ cross-over’ gear and apparel brand that speaks“ fluent radical”. Pitched at men and women, the range runs from full face, modular / flip-up, open face and half helmets to jackets, gloves, pants, riding foot wear and casual apparel in leather, textile and mesh. Attention to detail meets style and safety; www. ssgear. com
Cardo: The company’ s advanced communications systems include“ the most advanced rider-to-rider solutions available”, including the‘ DMC’( Dynamic Mesh Communication) technology that“ allows for full intercom conferencing from two to 15 riders at a range of up to five miles, with parallel audio streaming, enabling riders to listen to music or GPS instructions while riding”; www. cardosystems. com
K & L Supply: From shop lifts and accessories to jack stands and wheel vises and clamps, tire changers and wheel balancers, workshop equipment, tools and supplies, the San Jose, California based specialist is“ solution city”- check out its specialty range of Harley shop tools, carb and fuel products and ignition and electrical items; www. klsupply. com
Maxima Racing Oils: Market response to the company’ s growing V-twin line of products has been positive-“ sales haven’ t slowed one bit for us within the V- twin segment,” says Maxima’ s Garrett Andrews.“ Now approaching our fourth year with the most comprehensive line on the market, we’ re making it even larger. Dealers can be on the lookout for our new M-8 Oil Change Kits and if shelf space is limited dealers can take advantage of our V-twin badged display racks”( shown here); www. maximausa. com
Antigravity Batteries: The Gardena, California manufacturer announced its new‘ RE-START’ line of lithium-ion batteries, the first battery with“ built-in jump starting”. The intelligent battery puts itself to sleep with just enough reserve energy to RE-START the vehicle in the event the rider might have left their lights or other accessories on. No jump-starting or assistance needed, simply press the RE-START button on the battery and ride away. President Scott Schafer says that“ we wanted to create a battery that wouldn ' t allow the rider to get stranded with a dead battery... we ' ve all had that happen and it ' s horrible, but with this new battery it will allow the user to get out of that emergency.” Additionally, Antigravity claims is the most advanced motorcycle / powersport battery with a full line of onboard protections built into the battery management system. It comes in sizes for all motorcycles / powersports vehicles and offers from 150 to 880 cranking amps; www. antigravitybatteries. com
HardBagger: Corona, California based saddlebag accessory specialist. Product offerings include Top Shelf brand premium saddlebag trays and liners, LED lighting, LocEzy theft deterrent kits, Bluetooth tire pressure monitoring systems and the Lock & Dock lower fairing door system; www. hardbagger. com
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