Pirelli have just released their upgraded Diablo Corsa "III" with a softer compound to give it more bite than it's predecessor. These hoops will appeal to those who like to stay upright no matter what! Certainly the choice of track day riders who like to push it to the limits. It's a dual compound tyre too…….softer on the edges and harder in the middle.

Maxxis motocross tyres have finally made it to our tyre racks. I have been needled by the Maxxis distributor for quite some time now to introduce these tyres, but had to be convinced that they were competitive in both quality and price with all the other leading brands. Well, I am now convinced that they are, so we have them in all available tread-patterns and compounds. Maxxis claims that they will outlast any other brands life-expectancy, as well as perform to your expectations. I guess you'll have to try them out for yourselves. By all accounts, they seem to be working as good as we were told………lots of positive feedback in the last few months from many satisfied customers.

Michelin scooter tyres are arriving in more sizes than a bloke can find shelf space for. It's no secret, we have developed the biggest range of scooter tyres in Perth, and it's growing weekly. (Don't know why they need to develop a different size tyre for every scooter that hits the market?). This item just keeps on getting bigger and more out of control every month!

Bridgestone have upgraded their BT020 touring tyre range, and we are now stocking the BT021's in their place. They are still supplying a range of "economy" radial and motocross tyres, however, with another recent hike in the prices of these items, they are not that cheap when compared with current models........still a small saving for the budget conscious. The BT014 & BT015 sports tyres are now slowly being upgraded to the new BT016's (hyper-sport tyres) which are now standard fitment on CBR's, GSXR's & others. As is usual for Bridgestone, there has been a significant hike in the prices, and slight changes in compound and tread pattern. It always amazes me how we can have an ever-strengthening AU$ against the US$, but still we get price rises on goods imported from suppliers who purchase in US$'s….they must think we are totally stupid?! Like fuel, I guess, unless we stop buying it, the suppliers will keep on milking the cow!

Now, I know that you know these are not new products, but, what is new to you is that we are now one of Staintune's major suppliers and tuners for the supply and tuning of motorcycles fitted with their products. You can now access their website from ours, and ours from theirs. Because we have developed a great relationship with them due to our ability to provide a better service when recommending, supplying and fitting their components, they have set up faster supply and better backup in WA for us. This, combined with our new dyno-tuning capabilities, puts us at the front when it comes to making that decision about upgrading your bike's standard OEM exhaust system. We are currently working with other exhaust suppliers to encourage them to recognise the mutual benefits of developing good relationships with people who can service the market for their products in a more efficient and professional manner.

And…following up on that, we have now become a major supplier of Vance & Hines products to the WA market. The Aussie importers have reset their product prices to compete with the "direct-import-over-the-internet" buyers, which has resulted in a drop of 30-40% over previous prices. We now stock, supply, fit and tune-to-suit all Vance & Hines exhaust systems, so give us a call when next you need a price on one.

I have to mention this little beauty of a product that a couple of my customers encouraged me to stock around Christmas last year. It's called an AirHawk. It's a cushion that you sit on and adjust the amount of air in it to distribute the pressure over a larger area of your bum by means of inflation of inter-connected air pockets inside it. I first came across this product in Germany at the Intermot in 2000, but thought it was too expensive and probably a bit of a gimmick. Well, after riding with one myself, with my aging bum, let me reassure you, it will renew a lot of lost comfort in to your long, and even not-so-long rides if you are in the same league as me. I carry most sizes, but the Medium Cruiser is the most popular @ $179 to give you an idea of just how cheap comfort can be.

Ok. Better announce the Tyre Draw Winners for the past eight months

October's winner was Pete Sillem from Doubleview  ($265.00).

November's winner was Roman Pasznicki from Rolleystone ($275.00).

December's winner was Mike Cockerell from Rivervale ($219.00).

January's winner was Len Woolf from Ferndale ($155.00).

February's winner was Stephen Makris from Tuart Hill ($125.00).

March's winner was Marco DiIusto form Doubleview ($289.00).

April's winner was Peter Vasilades from Kensington ($160.00).

May's winner was Ian Girvan from Koondoola ($190.00).

Dave Steve Matt Andy