Yamaha of Troy’s Mike Brown

Yamaha of Troy’s Josh Hansen

The Factory 4 is FMF’s premier four-stroke exhaust system.

MF began in 1973 with Donnie Emler tinkering in his garage working through ideas that could make motorcycles go faster. In the three decades since then a lot has changed—but a lot has also stayed the same. The equipment, the machinery and the facility have all expanded and become more sophisticated, but the original driving passion to “Feel The Power” remains.
     Hand-in-hand with that initial desire to develop power for all kinds of motorcycles is FMF’s passion for racing. That’s why you’ll see FMF semi trucks at races all over the United States as well as FMF exhaust systems being used by top racers througout the sport. Just look at the series they sponsor: The AMA/FMF Racing National Championship Enduro series as well as the AMA/FMF Racing National Hare & Hound Series. FMF is also a major sponsor of Supercross, the Outdoor Nationals and AMA Supermoto and even goes road racing with the Corona Extra Suzuki Road Race team.
     FMF takes care of the little guys, too, with sponsorships for events as well as for individuals at the amateur level across many disciplines. Everything from Loretta Lynn’s to Mini O’s to Mammoth to Texas GNC—FMF is on hand to help out.
     In the off-road segment FMF has had considerable involvement across all major brands, providing two- and four-stroke systems and horsepower for an exceptional array of teams and racers. FMF sponsors racers in almost every field. Just look at this list and you’re sure to find more than one of your heroes among them:

• Team Yamaha: David Vuillemin
• Yamaha of Troy: Mike Brown, Josh Hansen, Brock Sellards, Danny Smith, Kelly Smith
• Team KTM: Ryan Hughes, Brent Metcalf, Joaquim Rodrigues, Josh Woods;
• Team ECC: Mike Craig, Johnny Aubert, Dereck Costella, Evan Laughridge
• Team Tamer Honda (AX): Buddy Antunez, Justin Brayton, Brad Hagseth
• Team Empire Suzuki (AX): John Dowd, Jim Neese
• Team Mach 1: Eric Nye
• Team Suzuki Off-Road: Rodney Smith, Mike Kiedrowski, Fred Andrews
• Team Pro-Am Yamaha: Barry Hawk Jr., Jason Raines, Randy Hawkins
• Team Throttlehead.com: Steve Hatch, Chuck Woodford, Andy Shea, Josh Mclevy
• Team Solitaire: Ryan Clark
• Team R&R Sports: Turbo Reif
• LCS Race Team: Matt Lalloz, Steve Mertens, Josh Summey, Cole Siebler

     FMF also sponsors individual racers such as Jeff Alessi, Mike Alessi, Larry Roeseler, Destry Abbott, Brian Brown, Steve Hatch, Kurt Caselli and Joey Lanza.
     What does all of this to your customers? Let’s look at the FMF Gnarly as an example. The Gnarly was developed for the rigors of off-road racing and is used by champions such as Rodney Smith and Jason Raines (who are currently in a dogfight, practically tied in points for the Grand National Cross Country Championship). The Gnarly focuses on increasing the lower rpm horsepower and torque to get riders out of the toughest terrain. If your customers are looking to add 4-stroke tractor like torque to their 2-strokes, they need a pipe that can withstand the harsh elements—and this is the pipe.
     The Gnarly also features nickel plating, a technological enhancement that FMF also brought to the off-road exhaust industry. And, it can take a beating thanks to super strong 18-gauge steel that makes rocks, tree roots and harsh landings of little consequence. The Gnarly is built to last, so even the casual off-roader can benefit from its significant power gains, weight savings and longevity. And the Gnarly comes directly from the off-road racing series in the United States to your customers.
     And there is so much more than the Gnarly. Silencer/spark arrestors like FMF’s best-selling Turbinecore 2 that features an exclusive “Turbine Dampening System.” This top-notch product has earned its U.S. forest-legal status. The straight-through design of the spark arrestor canister and the performance flow stainless steel end cap ensure strength, durability and most important, track- and trail-proven unrestricted power. The Turbinecore 2 is one of the most popular spark arrestors on the market today.
     FMF’s highly acclaimed “Q” series silencers shook the motorcycling world when they debuted in 2002. With its longer oval canister, the trademarked Q uses internal technology that retains optimum flow characteristics while enhancing sound absorption qualities. The U.S. forest-legal spark arrestor will meet the mandated 96dB sound level set by the U.S. Forest Service—making it the quietest 2-stroke performance spark arrestor made! This is the perfect choice for customers who are looking for serious sound-deadening qualities and excellent power.
     FMF’s Factory 4 systems are a result of FMF’s work with Yamaha of Troy. The Factory 4 broadens the powerband, increases overall horsepower and torque gain while reducing and centralizing the weight. The Factory 4 features oval to round construction and a sleeker, “tucked in” profile, which makes it less prone to crash damage. Through race testing, the Factory 4 offers substantial power gains over standard systems while lowering and centralizing the center of gravity.
     In addition, FMF’s Factory 909 division works with many of the same teams, partnerships that have aided in the development of FMF’s Velocity grips and Force grips, as well as the sought-after Roost Guards and the Mashers.
FMF and 909 products like these are developed to stand up to events like the GNCC, the ISDE, the AMA/FMF Racing National Enduro Series and the AMA/FMF Racing National Hare & Hound Series. Your customers can buy the same products taken to the victory stand by any of these FMF champions. Call your Parts rep today and stock up.

FMF’s Turbinecore 2 features a “Turbine Dampening System” and is one of the most popular spark arrestors on the market today.

The Gnarly was developed specifically to withstand the rigors of off-road racing, and is currently used by Rodney Smith and Jason Raines.