Whatever Your Welding Heart DesiresLooking for a new compact MIG and flux-cored wire welder ideal for home, farm, auto body, small shop maintenance, or light-duty fabrication applications? Lincoln Electric's new Power MIG 140C (part No. K-2471-1) model delivers an unmatched compact welding solution for professional welders and home hobbyists alike. Lincoln diamond-core technology and the rugged drive system aid arc performance for MIG-welding on thin-gauge steel, stainless and aluminum, or with gasless flux-cored welding for deep penetration on thicker steel, even outdoors. Retail starts at $735.
Lincoln Electric (216) 481-8100 www.lincolnelectric.com
Fork This!
How cool is this? Yeah, it's just what its name implies, and it works so well that you'll be running around just looking for fork seals to install. George's Garage, manufacturers of what may well be the most sophisticated, functional, and all-around coolest collection of high-end V-Twin tools on the planet, has just released this handy fork seal installer. Developed specifically for 41mm fork legs, the two-piece tool is precision-machined from solid steel and is fitted with steel locating dowels for quick, precise alignment. Weighing in at a hefty 2-1/2 pounds and knurled for a firm grip, this slider-style installation tool makes for quick and accurate fitment of seals into the lower legs. Retail starts at $45.
George's Garage (909) 843-7043 www.georges-garage.com
Reed Valve Performance
Making your Evolution Big Twin-style engine breathe better and have considerably less oil carryover is easy with the new S&S reed valve. Designed as an upgraded replacement for rotary breather gears, the reed valve lets your engine breathe based on crankcase pressure, not timing. Since the S&S reed valve just slides in place, there is no timing-mark alignment and no rotating parts. With three steel reeds that open on the downstroke of the piston, air and oil can flow into the cam chest quickly and easily. When the piston changes direction, the vacuum closes the reeds, preventing air from entering the crankcase and maintaining pressure that improves scavenging. Retail starts at $89.95.
S&S Cycle (608) 627-1497 www.sscycle.com.
Rest Your Ride on Tri Star Custom,br />Are you searching for a quick and easy way to upgrade the look of your ride? Tri Star Custom has exactly what you're looking for with the first model in its new line of custom kickstands, the Twistee kickstand. If you'd like to give some of your design ideas a try, then Tri Star Custom is the place to accommodate you. The Twistee or any custom-designed kickstand can be made from steel, stainless, or billet aluminum to easily replace existing kickstands with the housing bolted to the frame. An added benefit of using Tri Star Custom is that matching handlebars and linkages can be machined with the same theme pattern. Retail starts at $185.
Tri Star Custom (866) 549-5551 www.tristarcustom.com