American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 237 April 2019 | Page 22

Biltwell: Recent news from the Temecula, California hard parts to helmets
brand is of ECE certification for its Gringo and Gringo S helmets and a
generous donation of nearly 2,000 helmets to the MSF for training course
use. The brainchild of Bill Bryant and Harold McGruther, who have guided
the brand to a market-defining position among "New Gen" riders;
www.biltwellinc.com
dealers, vendors and our team for
working the weekend with us. This
show is such an important part of
improving our industry. There are so
many great new products on the
market this year, the dealers spent
quality time talking with the vendors
and reps to really get an
understanding of these products. In
the end the dealers who attended will
deliver a better shopping experience
for every customer that enters their
stores."
The weekend kicked off on Thursday
with training for the Parts Unlimited
and Drag Specialties Sales Reps which
extended into Saturday and also
included dealer training from
Alpinestars, Fat Baggers, Rekluse, S&S
and more. Expanded Expo floor hours
both Saturday and Sunday provided
dealers ample time to visit exhibitors
and see the newest products.
The 2019 Spring Apparel Fashion
Show was a highlight of the show floor
during Saturday's happy hour. Gracing
the catwalk were new collections from
over 15 brands highlighting Thor, Icon,
Moose, Arctiva, Slippery and Z1R.
Saturday evening brought the industry
Fat Baggers: New to the Drag Specialties program for 2019, Fat Baggers
says that its 1 1/4" EZ Install handlebar kits "allow riders to install
handlebars in half the time of other brands." The revolutionary
interlocking, bolt-together, two-piece design features unique non-welded
upper corners for easy wire pulling. The two-piece design is economical to
ship and takes up half the shelf space of other handlebars. They fit most
'08-'19 Dresser models with or without ABS; www.fatbaggers.com
Trask Performance: Top-sellers from the Phoenix, Arizona based specialist
include Assault Series 2-1 exhausts, cush drive upgrade kits, Assault Series
bolt-on turbos for up to +50% hp gains and Assault Charge high flow air
cleaners for an instant 8 to 10 hp gain; www.traskperformance.com
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - APRIL 2019
2019 Drag Specialties
FatBook
The 2019 FatBook
features over 1,800
pages of the "latest and
greatest products and
information to give your
customer’s bike a truly
custom look. From Twin
Cams to the newest M-
Eights, you are sure to
find the look and
performance parts,
accessories and
fitment information
that work for you.
"We have added new
and exciting parts to
our Drag Specialties name, plus, expanded
selections from big names like Biltwell, Coastal Moto, Bassani,
Vance & Hines, Legend Suspensions, S&S and Custom Dynamics
just to name a few.
"The Fatbook remains your best source for late-model V-Twin
needs, but don’t forget to check out the 2018/19 OldBook for
more specific needs concerning early-model Big Twin H-D
models. Together, along with the Tire & Service catalog and the
Helmet & Apparel catalog, you will find an unrivaled
assortment of every part and accessory available to you and
your customers, to help keep American V-twins rolling for years
to come."
James Gaskets: Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Dayton,
Nevada based specialist offers Harley model coverage right back to 1936.
The company's popular gasket boards are a badge of honor for all well-
dressed workshops and service departments the world over. Precision
manufactured from heat tolerant aluminum, James uses a cross-linked
Foamet nitrile synthetic rubber that is chemically blown to create a soft,
confirmable layer that is permanently bonded to the SAE 5052 H38
aluminum core. The Foamet compresses, providing excellent torque
retention and sealability, with no additional sealants required;
www.jamesgaskets.com
www.AMDchampionship.com