JE Pistons Partners with Parts Unlimited & Drag Specialties
Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties, two of the world’s largest distributors of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry, will be stocking JE’s full-range of off-the-shelf piston offerings.
Suzuki GSX-R1000 Nitrous Engine
After meeting Angie McBride at the race track and building her motorcycle engines for Outlaw Pro Street back in the day, Landon Ingram’s engine shop, G-Force Race Engines, got put on the map. Today, he specializes in Hayabusa and Suzuki sport bike engines for drag racing applications, just like this nitrous GSX-R1000. Find out what goes into this G-Force custom build!
Motor State Distributing Adds Spyder Filters
Designed to handle the extreme conditions of dirt racing, Spyder produces air filters capable of trapping particles as small as 0.1 micron while maintaining the airflow needed for maximum horsepower.
The Motorcycle Engine Market
At its peak, the market was booming with new bikes, ATVs and UTVs flying out the door almost as fast as the dealers could get them in. Nearly 1.8 million powersports units were sold in 2006, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). In 2018, the number of new units sold was down to 661,000.
Trend Performance Expands into Valvetrain with X2
Race Winning Brands, Inc. acquired the assets of X2 Valvetrain from Xceldyne, expanding its catalog of high performance valvetrain components. X2 will become a part of its Trend Performance division.
Wiseco Adds CV4 to its Product Line
Race Winning Brands, Inc. has acquired the assets of CV4, which will become a part of its Wiseco Performance Products division. CV4 is a prominent brand in the powersports market, supplying thermal management products.
ENEOS Launches a Racing Series Motor Oil
A new line of motor oil aimed specifically at weekend and professional racers has been launched by ENEOS – a division of JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy. The oil’s formula exploits industry technology and collaborative research with Japan’s top automakers and worldwide racing partners.
DEI Easy Loom Split Line Sleeving Master Kit
DEI has introduced the Easy Loom Split Line Sleeving Master Kit with everything you need in one convenient kit to add protective split line sleeving for an entire vehicle.
Search for Champ Automotive Filters On-The-Go with New App
Champion Laboratories, Inc., the company behind brand names in the automotive, fuel-dispensing and heavy-duty filtration industries, has introduced a new app for its brand of Champ filters that makes identifying the right filter technologies for cars, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and ATVs easy and convenient.
Shop Solutions – May 2017 Edition
I call this my “Easy Riser” for Harley cylinders. It is a 2.5L GM block that I have bored to two different sizes to accommodate different cylinder bottom sizes. I use bolts installed into head bolt locations to prevent rotation of the cylinders. I only hone cylinders on this, boring is still done on parallels. This is way easier than horizontal honing on a Sunnen rod hone with a cylinder hone adapter.
Prolong Engine Treatment
ATVs, motorcycles, lawn mowers and weed whackers have one thing in common – they aren’t usually fired up every day. That means engine oil isn’t lubricating these motors’ many vital parts. Prolong Super Lubricants Engine Treatment is designed to deliver ongoing protection for all two- or four-cycle engines.
EPA Proposed Regulation Has Consequences for the Performance Industry
Under the EPA proposed regulation, certified motor vehicles and engines and their emission control devices must remain in their certified configuration even if they are used solely for competition. Violators would be subject to the fines and penalties included in the tampering prohibitions.
Modern Machining
Advancements in engine machining technology have truly moved this industry firmly into the space age. Highly developed abrasives and computer numeric controlled (CNC) software are found at almost every level of equipment, leaving some to mourn the loss of the “art” of engine machining in favor of the “science” of precision.
Riding Into a New Engine Market
It’s no secret that there are engine-building opportunities that lie outside of the automotive industry. One such example is with motorcycle and powersports engines. This is a well-established market with numerous OEMs and styles of vehicles with many similarities to the automotive side, yet not many shops choose to explore this market. But if opportunity knocks and you answer the call, you could very well come out on top.
Cycling In New Business
Adapted from Margie Siegal’s article in Motorcycle & Powersports News Take a look around your shop. You have the equipment. You have the tools and you have the employees. But do you have all of the work your shop can take on? It may be time to add a niche to your engine building services and
What’s Your Exit Strategy?
I recently asked a friend in his late 50s about his plans for retirement. He told me he expected to die at his desk – and he was serious. He gave no thought to a time when he wouldn’t be in his business. Part of being a proactive business owner requires that you look a
Honda, USAC Announce Major Partnership
Honda will become title sponsor for USAC’s National Midget, Ignite Midgets and .25 Midget racing series. A racing version of the Honda K24 engine, distributed by Honda Performance Development (HPD), will become the new spec engine for the Honda Ignite Midget Series. USAC National Midget Series events currently include cars utilizing Honda K- and F-series
Pursuing The Small Engine Market
Small engines are everywhere. They power lawn mowers, garden tillers, portable generators, all kinds of pumps, go-carts, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, forklifts, even refrigerated trailers on reefer trucks. Most of these engines are single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled motors that range in power from 5 to 15 hp or more. Some have vertical crankshafts and some have horizontal
Cashing In On The Cafe Racer, Vintage Bike Revival
The Rockers who rode on the racy-looking machines sculpted after grand prix motorcycles gained the nickname “cafe racers” because they were often seen parked outside a coffee shop and were considered wannabe racers. The name was originally intended to be an insult but later turned out to be a proud moniker. A right of passage
Giving Away Profits To Stay Busy Makes No Business Sense
Why am I writing about your wallet? To be perfectly honest, it’s because I want you to stay in business. If you’re not in business, Engine Builder magazine isn’t in business. If you’re not in business, Goodson Tools & Supplies isn’t in business. If you’re not in business, Dave Monyhan is not employed, and that