Riverside, California – March 21, 2011 - IMS Products is proud to announce the arrival of the much-anticipated extended capacity tanks for 2011 KTM SX-F and XC-F models. IMS continues to offer quality aftermarket fuel tanks for riders who want reliable extra mileage from their tanks.

The KTM 450 SX-F tank boasts a capacity of 3.1 gallons, more than a gallon larger than the stock tank. The IMS KTM 450 SX-F tank was recently used by Factory KTM’s Kurt Caselli to win the first round of the 2011 WORCS Championship in Taft, CA. The 450 tank is available immediately in both black and natural colors.

The 3.1 gallon extended-capacity tank for the 2011 KTM 250/350 SX-F and XC-F bikes offer an extra gallon of fuel capacity for SX models, and an extra half gallon for the XC-F models. Factory KTM’s Charlie Mullins and Mike Brown used this IMS tank to take first and second place in Round 1 of the 2011 GNCC Championship in River Ranch, FL. IMS is now taking orders for the 250/350 tank, which will begin to ship on March 28th.

Both tanks are available in black and natural colors, and can be ordered directly from IMS and its affiliated dealers. The tanks are also offered with either the IMS dry break system or the traditional screw top. For more information, visit www.imsproducts.com.

on 1080p HD HERO Camera

March 2, 2011 – Half Moon Bay, Calif. – GoPro, the world’s leading wearable and gear mountable camera company, today announced the launch of the Battery BacPac, the second in a line of removable expansion modules for the company’s best selling 1080p HD HERO camera.

The Battery BacPac is a standalone GoPro battery charger that also attaches to the back of the 1080p HD HERO, nearly doubling video and time-lapse photo record times to over 5 hours. This adds to the HD HERO’s reputation as one of the most versatile cameras in the world.

Available for order today at GoPro.com and subsequently shipping to retailers around the world, the Battery BacPac has an MSRP of $49.99.

To read the complete press release click here.

Product Name:    Tech 10 Boot

Category:    High Performance Off-Road Boot

Description:    The evolution continues. Since the launch of the Tech 10 boot, revolutionary design and development concepts have produced the most streamlined, balanced and protective MX boot. It is a true successor to the Tech 8, both in looks and ability to perform at the very highest levels of off-road competition and like its illustrious predecessor, Alpinestars is constantly developing the features and function of Tech 10.

TECH 10 BOOT KEY FEATURES:
Cutting-edge Protection
Revolutionary external structure features ultra low profile design for maximum control and minimal weight at the lower section of the boot, while its upper design has been developed for controlled flexibility, streamlined profile and superior grip against the bike. Lightweight upper combines full-grain leather with impact and abrasion resistant PU shell for unmatched levels of safety.  PU guards the toes, foot, heel, ankle, calf and shin with extra hard compounds on the toe-box, heel and Achilles tendon. Innovative PU spine protects the heel, controls flex and features a hyperextension guard. Upright stance for improved riding balance.

Innovative Internal Safety Structure
Innovative biomechanical inner brace provides the ultimate in support and safety.  Torsion bars control ankle and leg rotation, while allowing freedom of movement.  A replaceable softer compound inner torsion bar is included. This allows the rider to customize the internal ankle brace by adapting the degree of ankle control to further minimize the stress put on the knee. This inner structure features PU protection and shock absorbing padding on the heel and ankles and an ultra thin and flexible forefoot area for increased sensitivity and control. Perforated liner is washable and replaceable.

Optimum Comfort
Ultra comfortable and precision fit interior features new poly fabric lining with open cell foam and a shock absorbing shin pad. Outer side of the boot features anti-torsion PU panel on the ankle for flexibility and support. New PU gasket seals water out of the boot. White model features airflow ventilation system.

Advanced Sole Technology
New and exclusive dual compound sole is seamlessly integrated to the multi-density foot base structure with built-in support.  Sole provides superior durability, grip, feel and a high level of structural rigidity.

Superior Buckle System
Advanced closure system features three techno-polymer and aluminum buckles for easy adjustability with a precise, secure and streamlined fit.  Buckles feature memory, a quick release/locking system and a self-aligning design for easy and precise closure. Three buckle system works in conjunction with the entire internal structure to provide excellent support and flexibility. Buckles are color coded to match boot graphics.

Design and Practicality
Inner side of the boot is designed for maximum grip against the bike from top to bottom and features PU panels for heat and abrasion resistance. Available in a range of complimentary colors with Graphics kits to match and update.

Colors: Black, White/Black, Black/Green, Red/White, Black/Gold, Blue/White
Sizes:    7-14 US (40.5-49.5 EUR)
Suggested retail price – $579.95
For more information see: www.alpinestars.com

LAPC will offer 2-stroke and 4-stroke piston for most modern dirt bikes and atv’s. Unlike their piston making counterparts, LAPC will not create a mass produced market monster. Instead, the LAPC will focus on only today’s most popular models for offroad, mx  and atv racing and recreation. While limiting their product line to only popular models, their focus will concentrate at the finer points of piston flaws not being addressed by the big name piston brands.

LAPC will use their resources in racing to dissect the little things not being addressed by the mass produced piston brands. All LAPC pistons will have enhanced 2618 low silicon, or 4038 high silicon materials as their forgings. Pistons will be coated with their proprietary “ProMalloy” skirt and dome skating surfaces. And, patrons get at no extra charge Pro-Cross Pro-Cool under crown micro machining for uniformed deck thickness.  They’re just lightened enough, with spun-bossed and window milling, gas ported (if necessary), and grooved reduction valleys to grab any residual combustion gas not being captured by the initial piston ring defense. And finally, precision honed wrist pin bores are standard for all piston applications.

Custom pistons will not be offered by the Los Angeles Piston Company. In order to produce a fine line of pistons for the professional rider and race team, yet remain economical for the average weekend warrior, LAPC strategically positions their place among the piston maker elites by not forgetting what creates a lasting relationship among their customers – affordability, quality and service. LAPC will focus their piston line with those users in mind. Piston kits will range in the retail price of $62.00 to $120.00 for 2-strikes, and $78.00 to $205 for 4-strokes.
The LAPC pistons will be sold exclusively through Niks Distributing and L.A.SLEEVE. To learn more about the Los Angeles Piston Company, please visit www.lasleeve.com  or call 562-945-1098.

Detachable LCD Screen for 1080p HD HERO^® Camera

The first of several removable expansion modules
for industry leading HD HERO camera.

APPLETON, Wis. (Jan. 5, 2011) — Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces F-Series ArcStation, the first- ever portable workbench for welding and metalworking.

Designed to offer portability and space savings, the 30FX F-Series has a folding design, convenient handle and wheels that offer the ability to take the 74-pound bench to the job site or to move freely around a shop or garage.

The 30FX model (30-by- 30-inch F-Series with 3/16-inch X-pattern tabletop) has a list price of $247.

Standard F-Series features and highlights:

· X-pattern tabletop makes clamping trouble-free and simplifies cleanup.

· 1 1/2-inch diameter steel tube frame offers stability and support.

· Wheels and a handle make the 74-pound bench easy to transport.

· Removable gun holder provides storage area for welding gun.

· Weight capacity is 500 pounds.

· An optional 5-inch X-clamp accessory is available for $35.

“We have priced ArcStation so that it is affordable for everyone,” said Jon Ertmer, product manager for Miller Electric Mfg. Co. “If you take a look at the materials, tools and time it would take you to build a properly engineered, customized welding station, you will see that ArcStation is a great value, and it is built to Miller’s high quality standards.”

In this product category, Miller also offers the S-Series ArcStation, a stationary workbench designed for industrial pros and home hobbyists alike. The S-Series models start at $352 and are customized from there. Welders choose an approximately 30-by- 30-inch or 30-by- 60-inch table, a 3/16-inch solid or 3/8-in. X-pattern tabletop, and customize it with optional accessories, including X-clamps, tool chest, weld curtain, vise, and an assortment of shelving options.

Welders can visit MillerWelds.com/ArcStation for more information including product details, brochure and video. Photos can be accessed via the gallery at http://www.millerwelds.com/about/news_releases/2011/miller-introduces-f-series-arcstation—a-portable-workbench-for-welding-and-metalworking.

The Race Tech Shock Shaft Assembly (SMSA SU01) for 2000-09 DR650SE provides custom suspension options and tuning adjustments. The stock shock does not have a Rebound Adjuster. The SMSA SU01 Kit adds a Rebound Adjuster, Rebound Shock Separator Valve, a Gold Valve (SMGV 4001) and a custom Ride Height to the stock shock. The new shock shaft can be shortened for lower seat height. The Ride Height adjustment is internal and does not allow external adjustability.

Race Tech also offers HP Shock Spring Kits for the DR650 (SRSP 5524xx) available in 4.0, 4.5, 4.8, 5.0, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 6.5, 7.1, 7.6, 8.1, 8.6 and 9.6kg/mm rates. For the DR650 Forks, Race Tech offers a Cartridge Emulator Kit (FEGV 4301) and HP Fork Springs (FRSP 3755xx) in .60, .65, .70, .75, .80kg/mm rates.

The (SMSA SU01) Shock Shaft Assembly Kit comes with Shock Gold Valve, Rebound Separator Valve, Seal Head, Shock Body Cap, Bumper and new Shock Shaft.

The DR650SE Shock Shaft Assembly (SMSA SU01) has a retail price of $399.99. The Shock Shaft Assembly and all other Race Tech products are available by contacting Race Tech Sales at (951) 279-6655 or email: sales@racetech.com.

The Coyote Bag, By Giant Loop

The freedom we get from riding dirt bikes is indescribable and equally liberating all by itself. So venturing out into the wild and roughing it for days at a time trumps the feeling of just riding through your favorite trail or loop. Riders of all levels can see the value of packing some gear and heading out for an overnighter or a multi-day trek just living off what you can pack onto your bike. The pioneers at Giant Loop “get it” because that’s the kind of life they’ve led. They get that. So out of their own necessity to get the gear off their backs and onto the bike, they developed these soft luggage systems for dirt bike and dual sport riders. It’s been said that you should let the bike do most of the work and this principal applies.

After using the Giant Loop bag on a handful of day and overnight rides in Baja, we decided to test out Giant Loop’s, newer bag, the Coyote. First off, at nearly $300, this bag was worth the money and well worth the weight and volume if can hold. This bag (The Coyote) picks up where their first bag (the Giant Loop) left off. The new bag has a full longer rear zipper which gives easier access to the cargo area than its predecessor. The other really neat feature is that it comes with 3 ergonomically shaped inner bags (basically the same thing as a sleeping bag cover encasing with drawstring and cinch clip. These inner bags are shaped to the exact contour of the Coyote bag.

We ventured out into the wild on a pair of Honda’s set up for long distance riding. Our goal was to bring enough gear to keep us comfortable through the night and into the next day, which included 2 sleeping bags, a tent, and heat source with cookware, water and first aid kit.

Nicole Marcy is an intermediate level rider and chose to use Giant Loop’s Mojavi bags to haul the water and also some of her hygiene kit, a very small sampling of her requisite “girly stuff”.

On my bike (Honda XR650r) I crammed a sleeping bag into one side of the coyote and our dining/cooking gear into the other side. The back center bag was filled with our cold weather gear (Capaline) and other essentials.

I strapped the tent and her sleeping bag to the outside of the COYOTE Bag, which comes with nylon webbing strap attachments on the top-back of the bag.

After we strapped in and went through our checklist, we took off out into the bush with an hour and half of daylight remaining. Once we got far enough away from our staging area to feel like we were out in the wild, we found a great site to build our camp and we parked. A lot of times, a rider might pull into a hotel with these bags on the bikes and then its simple, you just spend 30 seconds to remove the bag from the bikes, and carry into the hotel room just like you would your luggage. But out here there was no need to remove the bags; we just unpacked them.

Everything come out quickly and, more importantly, everything went right back in just as easily.

A couple of things to note: When you are carrying 30-40 pounds of gear on the back of your bike, you are giving up a considerable amount of maneuverability and performance. That’s no problem if you are aware. Another thing, other riders around you will ask questions or just simply stare at you when you’re unloading your bike at the local OHV.

We’ve tested three of Giant Loop’s bags.

The Original Giant Loop bag: This bag is actually mounted onto the bikes rear fender and side panels with mounting hardware and can be portable-ized when not using for4 storage. We just cinched the straps down and the bag was totally unnoticeable when ridden hard through whoops and at race speeds.

The Coyote bag: Lager in volume than the original Giant Loop bag and comes with internal nylon bags to compartmentalize the overall storage area within the bag. This bags mounts like a fender bag on the fender and had a pair of straps that loop around the bikes main frame (or on some models, the sub-frame). This bag should be removed from the bike when not using for storage and, when filled, this bag will take away from performance to a degree.

The Mojavi bag is perfect for day rides and/ or those rides where you get better far away. This bag also detaches in 30 seconds or less. The two independent side bags can each carry a pair of mid-sized plastic water bottles, some oil or some containers of extra gas. The Mojave also has a rear fender compartment that is good for a spare tube, some tools or in our case, some overnight girly stuff.

Look at these photos and imagine taking yourself, your wife or buddies out to your favorite vista point. Let your imagination run wild. With the Giant Loop Coyote bag you can make it happen.

The RS-4 is one of the most advanced pipes we’ve ever produced. Its duplex chamber design allows for a compact muffler that still has great flow and noise reduction. This means you’ll have a pipe that makes tons of usable power, with just enough of that satisfying Yoshimura sound to let everyone know you mean business. There are a variety of inserts available, from the AMA Pro legal insert to the USFS approved insert, so the RS-4 can be matched to whatever conditions you might face.

Every RS-4 is made from lightweight materials to help you shed unnecessary weight from your machine, and come in a variety of finishes to suit your bike. The RS-4 exhaust is available as a stainless/aluminum slip-on with a carbon end-cap, or as a full system in stainless/aluminum, titanium/carbon, or full-carbon for those who want an even bigger performance boost. As with all Yoshimura exhausts, each kit comes with easy to follow installation instructions and all of the necessary mounting hardware.

RM-Z450 2008-2011
RS-4 Stainless/Aluminum Slip-On
P/N: 2192704
MSRP: $395.00
Link to RS-4 Stainless/Aluminum Slip-On

RM-Z450 2008-2011
RS-4 Stainless/Aluminum Full System
P/N: 2192504
MSRP: $595.00
Link to RS-4 Stainless/Aluminum Full System

RM-Z450 2008-2011
RS-4 Titanium/Titanium Full System
P/N: 2192167
MSRP: $945.00
Link to RS-4 Titanium/Titanium Full System

RM-Z450 2008-2011
RS-4 Titanium/Carbon Full System
P/N: 2192162
MSRP: $995.00
Link to RS-4 Titanium/Carbon Full System

RM-Z450 with RS-4 Stainless/Aluminum Full System

About Yoshimura R&D of America: Yoshimura is “The Leader in Performance” and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge, and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit and quality that has been their trademark for more than five decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view the wide variety of performance products, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com