Updated 1/1/07

YAMAHA RAPTOR BODYWORK FROM MAIER

Maier Manufacturing announces the release of their new 2006 Yamaha YFM700R Raptor bodywork. According to the company, the bodywork comes predrilled for mounting and includes its exclusive one-year limited warranty against breakage. The bodywork is available in black, white, yellow, dark blue, zest orange, fighting red, silver carbon fiber look and pink, adds Maier. For more information, visit www.maier-mfg.com.

WISECO OFFERS HONDA TRX250X CRANKSHAFT

Wiseco Piston Inc. announces the release of its TRX250R Crankshaft. Spokesperson Laura Johnson tells us the crankshaft features shot peened rods, optimized crank pin bearing radial running clearance, double-drilled small ends, precision-engineered oiling slots and silver-coated, bronze phosphor, dimpled thrust washers. The crankshafts are reportedly sold complete with connecting rods, top end bearings and inner crankshaft webs. For more information, visit www.wiseco.com.

NEW BANSHEE STOCK TANK FROM CLARKE MFG

Clarke Manufacturing introduces its new fuel tank, now available for the Yamaha Banshee. The tank utilizes the stock petcock but is also set up to allow the use of dual petcocks, which provides a more consistent and larger volume of fuel to be sent to the carburetors, explains Clarke. The company adds, the tank has been designed to accommodate a Clarke dry-break receiver for quicker refills in race situations. The tank is reportedly available in a wide variety of colors, plus an optional, all-new anodized billet cap featuring a ventless design. For more information, visit www.clarkemfg.com.

GERBING'S ALL SEASON SUIT

Gerbing's Heated Clothing introduces the Cascade Extreme Suit, designed for year-round protection from the elements. For winter, the suit reportedly incorporates GHC Density Heat technology for an insulated, zip-out heated liner in both the jacket and the pants. Remove the liner for a lightweight shell with plenty of air flow to keep the rider cool in the summer, explains spokesperson Chris Haffly. The suit also reportedly features strategically placed impact padding, abrasion resistant fabric and removable, CE-approved TPRO body armor for road protection. For more information, visit www.gerbing.com.

SWISHER'S ATV UNIVERSAL MOUNTING SYSTEM

Swisher Mower and Machine Co. introduces its ATV Universal Mounting System's plow blade and dump bucket attachments. The company explains, the ATV Plow Blade is a 1/8 inch corrugated steel plow designed to deliver powerful snow-breaking and terrain-leveling capabilities and is easily adjustable. The ATV Dump Bucket is a 44-inch-wide bucket constructed of heavy-duty steel and is designed to cover the full width of most ATVs, adds Swisher. These attachments are reportedly interchangeable and can be switched in seconds without the use of tools. For more information, visit www.swisherinc.com.

GORILLA SUSPENSION LIFT AVAILABLE

Gorilla Axle introduces its new 10-inch Competition Series Suspension Lift. The Lift comes complete with all-new A-arms, brake lines, shock mounts, tie rod assemblies and four Gorilla axles, explains spokesperson Brandon Broussard. The Lifts reportedly fit 2005-2006 650 V Twin, 650 H1 and 700 EFI models. For more information, visit www.gorilla-axle.com.