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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