f you haven’t heard about the V-Twin Expo by Easyriders, a trade show held each February designed specifically for V-twin based businesses, you must be living a secluded life. The show focuses exclusively on the V-twin motorcycle market, takes place in downtown Cincinnati and is the V-twin industry’s premier trade show. It has steadily grown over the past seven years in terms of exhibitors, exhibit space and V-twin dealers attendance. The doors at the Duke Energy Center will open for the 8th annual V-Twin Expo by Easyriders at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 2nd and close at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Thanks to Drag Specialties and many of its generous vendors, a gala Superbowl party will again be held on Sunday night and attendees will see Superbowl XLII on huge TV screens with hundreds of their closest friends. Food, drinks and the roar of the crowd. It’s almost like being at the game!
     Dealers will be glad they made the trip when they see what is waiting for them at booth after booth. “Each year exhibitors put more thought and planning into their presence at the event, but never have I heard such programs developed specifically for V-twin dealers,” explained Vice President, Show Producer Jim Betlach. “Exhibitors have pulled out all of the stops for 2008.”
     In addition to a top-notch exhibitor line up, the Expo boasts a terrific seminar line schedule and other important events. This report was accurate at press time, but sometimes things change, so for the latest on the seminars, schedules and other activities at the Expo, please go online and visit www.vtwin-expo.com. If you haven’t registered yet, you can take care of that there also.
See you at the show!

2008 V-Twin Expo Schedule of Events

*Seminars will be held on the 2nd Level of the Duke Energy Center

DATES/TIMES:

Friday, February 1, 2008

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm SEMINAR: Daytona Twin Tech Fuel Injection Training – Room 230
The TCFI3 fuel injection system, presented by Chris Schroeder.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

10:00 am – 5:00 pm EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

10:00 am – 11:00 am SEMINAR: S&S Cycle New Product and Service Seminar – Room 230
Overview of the 2008 line of S&S products and services.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm SEMINAR: ThunderMax – Electronic Fuel Injection Training – Room 263
Understanding the ThunderMax EFI system, presented by Zippers / Thunder Heart.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm V-TWIN EXCLUSIVE SEMINAR: Survival of the Fittest – Room 232
Panel discussion. Presenter: Bob Illingworth. Panelists: Randy Aaron (Cycle Visions), Lisa Baker (Baker Drivetrain), Click Baldwin (Carolina H-D), Fred Fox (Drag Specialties) and Rick Fairless (Strokers Dallas).

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm SEMINAR: S&S Cycle Dealer Essentials Seminar – Room 230
In-depth look at S&S Dealer policies, freight terms, training and more.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm V-TWIN EXCLUSIVE SEMINAR: Exhaust Systems: What you need to know – Room 232
Panel discussion. Presenter: Bob Illingworth. Panelists: Darryl Bassani (Bassani Xhaust), Denis Manning (BUB), Kenny Price (Samson), Jeff Wells (Supertrapp) and Grady Pfeiffer (GH Marketing).

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EVENT: 8TH Annual V-Twin Industry Reception & Leader Awards, Duke Energy Center – 3rd Floor – Grand Ballroom

Sunday, February 3, 2008

10:00 am – 5:00 pm EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

10:00 am – 11:00 am SEMINAR: S&S Cycle New Product and Service Seminar – Room 230
Overview of the 2008 line of S&S products and services.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm V-TWIN EXCLUSIVE SEMINAR: Motors—Motors—Motors – Room 232
Panel discussion. Presenter: Bob Illingworth. Panelists: Danny Fitzmaurice (Zippers), Tom Pirone (TP Eng.), Scott Sjovall (S&S), Ron Dickey (Axtell), Mike Roland (Kuryakyn) and Dave Miller Sr. (Spectro).

12:30 am – 4:30 pm SEMINAR: Bridgeworks, Inc.—Hands-On Guide to Dealer Management Software – Room 262
Two different 1.5 hour sessions on Dealer Management Software:
Session 1: 12:30-2:00pm – BikeShop Full Throttle – Universal Electronic Web Catalog
Session 2: 3:00-4:30pm – QuickBooks POS Software Overview

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm V-TWIN EXCLUSIVE SEMINAR: Combating Counterfeits and Knock-Offs in the Motorcycle World – Room 234
Presenter: Earl LeVere, Esq. Exploring means to protect novel designs and inventions.

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm SEMINAR: ThunderMax – Electronic Fuel Injection Training – Room 230
Understanding the ThunderMax EFI system, presented by Zippers / Thunder Heart.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm SEMINAR: S&S Cycle Dealer Essentials Seminar – Room 230
In-depth look at S&S Dealer policies, freight terms, training and more.

5:00 pm (approx.) SUPER BOWL PARTY – Drag Specialties’ Dealer VIP Super Bowl party at the Westin Hotel. For registered dealers only – VIP Party passes can be picked up only during show hours from the Drag Specialties booth (#520).


rag Specialties has been a major supporter and exhibitor at the every V-Twin Expo by Easyriders and 2008 will be no exception. Be sure to stop by the booth and check out all the latest FatBook project bikes, talk with your Drag sales rep, hang out with top custom builders and industry big wigs and—most important—register to receive show specials and to receive your Super Bowl VIP Party passes.



(Changes, additions and cancellations may occur. Check Official Show Guides at the event for the latest booth information. Our apologies to any Drag Specialties vendors whose information we were not able to obtain prior to our press closing.)

50 Below (#457): Dealer web site solutions. E-Commerce, E-Marketing. ACCEL Motorcycle Products (#913): Gold Terminal Battery Cables, Electronic Distributor w/ Rev Limiter, Chrome Coils, complete Charging Systems. Accutronix (#2410): Forward controls, triple trees, and accessories. Adjure Inc. (#2511): Headlight Buckets and Lamps. New catalogs. All Balls (#451): Starter motors, battery cables, bearings. Alloy Art (#224): Motorcycle Accessories. Alto Products Corp. (#1009): Clutches. American Wire Wheel (#2601): Wheels. Ancra International (#330): Motorcycle tie downs, wheel chocks, and trailer restraint systems. Andrews Products, Inc. (#1015): Camshafts & transmission gears for Harley-Davidsons. Arlen Ness Inc. (#548): 2008 FLT products (Grips, Big Suckers, Lowering Kits, Floorboard Relocation Kits), Hand Controls, Mirrors. See new packaging, website, dealer programs. Arlen Ness Leathers (#777): Leather Apparel. Auto Meter Products (#425): Speedo, Tachometer, Gauges. Avon Tyres (#657): Cobra Tour/Cruise/Custom range. Several drawings each day for free tires, backpacks and other goodies. Baker Drivetrain (#663): Premium Drivetrain Products. Barnett Tool & Eng. (#641): Clutches and cables. Bassani Xhaust (#611): Exhaust systems. Battistinis Custom Cycles (#2809): Brake Arms, Grips, Pegs, Floorboards, Shifter Sets, Handlebars, Forward Controls. Belt Drives Ltd. (#771): Open belt primary drives, chain primary, brakes, hand/foot controls. Bel-Ray Company Inc. (#335): V-Twin Lubricants. Big Dog Motorcycles LLC. (#709): Motorcycles. Bike Brite Motorcycle Products (#675):Polishes, Bike Wipes. Brembo/ QTM Inc. (#3009): 4-pad, Monoblock look calipers, Black Calipers and rotors. BUB Enterprises (#520/583): BUB 7 Systems. BUB “7” streamliner on display. Chopper Guys Biker Products (#263): Frames, fenders, gas tanks, oil bags and accessories. Chris Products, Inc. (#367): PBI Off-set Mainshaft sprockets. Chris LED turn signals. Cobra Engineering (#2447): Exhausts & accessories. Cometic Gasket (#321): 2007-2008 new model components, complete and top end gasket kits. Cometic Shop Stool drawing at the booth. Comp Cams/V-Thunder (#821): Valve Train. Compu-Fire Performance Products (#348): Gen3 Starters, 3 Phase charging systems, ignitions and coils. Continental Tire (#852): Tires. Covercraft Industries (920): Custom Motorcycle Covers. Crane Cams (#434): 2007-up Harley Twin Cam Gear Drive Cams. New Mikronite Enhanced Harley Cams available through Drag Specialties. Covington’s Cycle City (#L17): Custom billet parts & custom bike. CruzTools, Inc. (#881): Tools and tool kits. Custom Cycle Accessories Mfg & Dist. Inc. (#2706): Fork tubes & chrome accessories. Custom Cycle Control Systems, Inc (#2405): Climax Hidden Hand Controls, S.A.S. Simplified Air Suspension. Custom Cycle Engineering (#778): Fork Tubes, Triple Trees, Fork Brakes. Cycle Electric, Inc (#941): Charging systems, alternators, generators. Cycle Shack, Inc. (#623): Exhaust pipes and replacement mufflers. Cycle Visions (#339): Tech-Trim (Sequential turn signals for FLH windshield trim) Dakota Digital (#589): Digital gauges and accessories. Danny Gray Seats (#454): Motorcycle seats. Daytona Twin-Tec (#932): TCFI3 kit. Seminar on Friday (See Event Schedule). Delkron Inc. (#231): Long blocks, engine cases, cylinders & heads. Deltran Corp (#807): Drag Specialties/Battery Tender Junior, Drag Specialties/Battery Tender Plus, Drag Specialties/Battery Tender 5 amp Shop Charger. Designs by Novello (#464): Electrical harness, electrical connectors, grips, foot pegs. DP Brakes and Clutches (#404): Brake Pad Fitments for all new Brembo Calipers. Clutch kits. Show discounts, display programs. Dunlop Motorcycle Tires (#685): Motorcycle Tires. Dynatek (#1020): F.I. Controller, coils, ignitions, wires. Dynojet Research (#921): New 2008 applications of Power Commander. EBC Brakes (#325): Brake pads and brake rotors. Fat Baggers Inc. (#2247): FBI 200mm fat tire kits & FBI motorcycles. Feuling Oil Pumps (#368): Oil pumps, lifters, cam plates, pushrods, oil coolers. Gardner – Westcott Company (#825): Chrome plated and stainless steel fasteners. Gates Performance Engineering, Inc (#2607): Performance powertrain and chassis components. Goodridge USA (#751): High performance hoses & fittings. Hawg Halters (#2741): Calipers, front ends, wheels, frames. Headwinds (#842): Headlights, spotlights, turnsignals, lightbars, lamps. Hogtunes (#1128): High performance audio products. Hooker Headers/NOS/Earls (#2528): Hooker exhaust - NOS Nitrous Systems - Earls Plumbing. Hoppe Industries (#378): Ultra lower vents, fairings for motorcycles, cruz covers, starter covers. ICON (#779): Helmets, boots, jackets and other apparel. Independent Cycle Inc. (#727): Legend Air Suspension, LowLife & HartLife Frames, Motorcycle Parts. J&M Corporation (#776): Audio systems for Harley-Davidsons. Jagg Oil Coolers/Setrab USA (#2538): 10-Row Low mount FLH Oil Cooler Kit, 10-Row Inline vertical mount Oil Cooler kit. James Gaskets, Inc (#10): Gaskets & Seals. Jaybrake LLC (#3): Forward controls, handlebar controls, calipers & accessories. Jim Nasi Customs, Inc. (#2619): Motorcycles & parts. JIMS Performance (#763): Engines, Transmissions, Tools. Joker Machine (#871): Billet motorcycle accessories. K&L Tool Supply (#2647): Shop equipment, tools, lifts, tire equipment, hard parts, fuel service. K&N Engineering (#1129): New High-Flow Filters for 2008 Twin-Cams. Complete Intake Assemblies for 2004-2007 Sportsters. K&N Slatwall store displays. KB Performance Pistons (#480): Hypereutectic & forged pistons. Khrome Werks (#437): Mufflers, handlebars, sissy bars, luggage racks. Kibblewhite Precision Machining, Inc (#845): High performance valve train components. Klock Werks (TBA): Flare Windshields, MOTIRE 180 Tire Kit for Baggers, Handlebars, Softtail Relocation Kit, 7 new styles of fenders. Laura and Bryan Klock autograph signings in the booth. Klotz Synthetic Lubricants (#459): Synthetic lubricants. Kuryakyn (#927): Grips, pegs, lighting, hyperchargers, chrome accessories. Lazer Star (#327): Aftermarket lighting, turn signal, headlights. Landmark (#720): Spoke wheels, shift linkages, mirrors. Le Pera Enterprises (#627): Motorcycle seats. Lindby Custom (#326): More fitments of Lindbars for more models. Lyndall Racing Brakes (#1112): Brake Pads & Rotors. Magnum Shielding Corp. (#849): Black Pearl and Polished Stainless Braided Cables and Brake Lines. New Swivel-fit Front Brake Lines. Memphis Shades (#362): Windshields for V-Twin applications Metro Air Force (#677): Blaster, Master Blaster, Blaster Sidekick. Midwest Acorn Nut Co. (#2300): Chrome plated and polished stainless steel fasteners. Mikuni America (#2312): Carburetors. Motion Pro (#934): Quality tools & controls. Muller Motorcycle AG (#749): Genuine motorcycle parts. Mustang Motorcycle Products, Inc. (#371): Comfortable seats for Harley-Davidson & metric cruisers, biker essentials, lifestyle merchandise. Namz Custom Cycle Products (#588): Electrical components, fluid transfer lines, installation supplies. NGK Spark Plugs (#273): Spark Plugs - O2 Sensors. Novus (#4403): Plastic Cleaners and Scratch Removers. Odyssey Batteries/EnerSys (#2329): Batteries. Paramount Custom Cycles (#2425): Featuring Drag Specialties products on its production bikes and customs on display. Patrick Racing Inc. (#479): Engines, dual carburetors, aftermarket accessories. Performance Machine (#401): Forged Cartel Wheel with matching components. Phantom Pad Products (#218): Suction cup pillion pad. Pingel Enterprises (#815): Electric Shifter Kits & Bagger Accessories. Pirelli/Metzeler Motorcycle Tires (415 & 220): Metzeler ME880: Alphanumeric sizes for Harley-Davidsons. Pirelli: Night Dragon Performance V-Twin tire. Spring Autobahn promotion. Point of purchase display rack for quantity purchase of tires. Porker Exhaust (#473): Fuel Pak for 2008 HD Touring Black Line, All new Monster Ovals for Touring. All new O2 Intake Air Kits. Powertye USA Tie-Downs (#803): Ratchet tie-downs with shop logo, sheepskin Soft-Tyes. Progressive Suspension (#1101): Suspension systems for V-Twins. Pro-One Performance Mfg, Inc (#2707): Billet Products, Motorcycles. RC Components (#701): Wheels, brakes, rotors & frames. Regina Chain (#4102): Motorcycle chains, O-Ring and non O-Ring. Ride Wright Wheels (#831): Wire wheels. Rivera Primo Inc. (#409): Slimline Narrow Open Belt Drive. Brute IV Extreme 3-inch Open Belt Drive. Roland Sands Designs (#400): Touring Handebars, “Diesel” One-Piece Forged Wheels w/ Pulley and Discs. “Gas It” Fuel Injection Kit, New Bolt-On Accys. Dump Tank with Roland on the seat, three tosses to all RSD dealers! Rowe USA (#2406): Motorcycle engine parts, shop tools. Russ Wernimont Designs (#453): New Softail Tank. S&S Cycle (#L7 and 717): S&S EZFI, 2:1 Tuned Induction System, Hot Set Up Kits for 2007 and later models. Two different seminars on both Sat. and Sun. (See Event Schedule). Saddlemen (#357): New seats for 2008 FLHT & Road King. All-new Express saddlebag line, S4 Saddlemen Saddlebag Support System, all-new SaddleStow Touring Luggage and Sissy Bar Bags. Free metal logo signs for dealers. Samson Exhaust (#540): Performance exhaust systems for V-Twin applications. Speeds Performance Plus (#344): Speeds crank vents, Speeds throttle bodies, Speeds plug wires, Speed air cleaners. Sportec (#2836): Cruise Series Windshield. Spyke, Inc. (#240): Starters, charging systems, electronic components. Standard Motorcycle Products (#423): Direct replacement fuel injection parts, ignition parts, wire and cable products. BDM (Blue Streak Diagnostic Module). Stop & Go International (#1130): Pocket Tire Plugger for tubeless tires. Deluxe Tube-type Tire Repair Kits. Free point of purchase displays. Sumax (#769): Powder coating, taylor wires & cables, composite glass. SuperTrapp Industries (#905): Exhaust systems, Fuel injection, Control units. T.P. Engineering (#507): V-Twin engines, transmissions components. T-Bags (#420): Motorcycle Luggage. Terry Components (#863): Ultra Ride Stabilizing System. Terminal Velocity – Throttle Bywire. Throttle Threads (#2424): Clothing, custom motorcycle apparel. Thunder Heart Performance (#329): Brakes, forward controls, EFI, ignition, electronics. Vance & Hines Racing (#473): Exhaust systems and Fuel Pak electronic fuel management for Harley-Davidsons. Wimmer Custom Cycle (#683): Custom Billet Components. Wind Vest Motorcycle Products (#868): Motorcycle windshields. Wiseco Piston (#877): Hi-Performance pistons and products. Works Performance Products (#2317): Shock absorbers. Yuasa Battery (#917): Drag Specialties Maintenance Free Batteries. Drag lighted sign, Drag battery pack. Yuasa is a co-sponsor of the Drag Specialties Super Bowl Party. Z1R (#878): Helmets and apparel. Additional promotions at the show booth. Zan Headgear (#872): Flydanna headwraps, bandannas, cooldannas, performance eyewear, goggles, sunglasses. Zipper’s Performance (#428): New ThunderMax with AutoTune for XL Sportsters (’07-’08). ThunderMax Cams by Redshift. ThunderMax seminars Friday and Saturday (See Event Schedule).

At last year’s show everyone wanted to talk to the new motorcycle Land Speed Record holder Chris Carr (left) to hear first-hand what it was like going 350+ miles per hour at Bonneville.

Kuryakyn did a great job in 2007 displaying its new products. They’ll be there again this year of course.

The TV cameras were rolling at the show last year and they will be again this year. As an attendee of the show, you won’t have to wait to watch it on TV though.

After the show on Sunday, February 4th at the Westin Hotel. Be sure to register at the Drag Specialties booth during show hours to receive party passes.

Frank Anastasi of West Side Cycle took home this great Icon jacket that he won in a raffle at the Superbowl party last year.