K&N’s booth is located in the racing and performance section and we have a few really cool vehicles including a pro-touring 1961 Oldsmobile F-85 and a pair of custom motorcycles; an Indian Scout from Roland Sands Designs and a custom Harley-Davidson Sportster from Fuller Moto. But that’s enough talk. Check out the coverage and come back tomorrow for the truck, SUV, and off-road coverage.
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It is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center and features everything from big, lifted, off-road ready trucks to slammed imports tucking rubber, classic American muscle to the best that Europe has to offer and everything in between. We are going to kick off our coverage of the 2016 SEMA show with a combination of North Hall and the area outside of the halls. North hall consists of mainly automotive electronics and accessories as well as tools and equipment, while outside is mostly feature vehicles from different companies. We hope you enjoy the coverage and be sure to check back each day for more coverage of SEMA 2016!
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The cast of famous riders for whom Mahan was a master performance tuner reads like a “who’s who” among racing champions. Motorcycles tuned by Mahan have won championships and set records in dirt track, road race, motocross, and land-speed over the decades of his illustrious career. He cut his racing teeth in the pits of the dirt oval where he tuned flat track bikes. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Gary Nixon rode a Mahan-tuned BSA Gold Star to his first professional victory in 1961. Starting in the late 1960s, Mahan was the mechanical mastermind behind Yamaha’s factory team efforts in dirt track, road race, motocross, and snowmobiling. Former Yamaha factory racer and current Simi Valley Mayor Pro-Tem, Keith Mashburn found out firsthand about Mahan’s fair but firm command of the Yamaha racing team. “I met Dennis early in 1968 when Yamaha decided to sponsor me in my novice year in flat track,” Mashburn said, “The day I met Dennis I went down to Yamaha, saw the bike he had built and met him at the same time. I looked at the bike and was very happy with what I saw. I did tell Dennis that I wanted a pillion pad added to the rear fender of the bike. Dennis advised me that ‘whoever’ rides this bike won’t be using a pillion pad. I thought ‘crap,’ I’m the contracted rider and he will do what I ask for. It was a very short conversation and quickly I learned I would be following his directions.” Mashburn was a quick study and found how beneficial Mahan’s mentorship would be. “The first race night at Ascot, I realized I didn’t have just a builder/tuner, I had a coach that was going to make me a success if I would listen. Dennis and I won more races in 1968 than anyone could have imagined.”
Mahan’s legacy of achieving success with so many iconic racers is legendary, and it did not happen by mere chance. In a Hog Radio interview, Mahan made it clear that a personal connection and trust is vital to the tuner/racer relationship. “You are not going to be a winner with just a rider or a winner with just a tuner. The tuner and the rider have to be close…off and on the racetrack.” He continued that many of those relationships are ongoing in his life. “I was with Wayne Rainey,” Mahan said, “Wayne and I are still friends today. He and I talk on the computer. I still go to races that Wayne is involved in. If you don’t have that personal contact, that personal friendship, generally that team is not going to be successful.”
K&N is honored to have been a part of Dennis Mahan’s life work. Congratulations Dennis on your AMA Hall of Fame induction. We can think of no one more worthy. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to K&N, and to motorcycling as a whole. | ||||
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The Harley V-Twin in your bike, makes power just like the first Harley did back in 1903: gas mixes with air inside the cylinders, then a spark plug triggers the detonation. If you add more oxygen to the mix, the explosion will be a lot stronger, which will send more energy (horsepower/torque) through the crankshaft and out to the back wheel. To increase the oxygen level, you need to get more cold air into the engine. The stock Harley intake utilizes a thick paper air filter, hidden behind a decorative chrome cover. This forces the air through a small opening behind the cover then through all of the dirt that has collected on the surface of the filter. By the time it reaches the engine, the air has become warm and turbulent, which significantly reduces its oxygen content and potency. The K&N 57-1122P performance intake on the other hand, virtually eliminates these airflow restrictions, so your V-Twin can live up to its potential.
Thanks to this innovative design, the 50-state legal K&N 57-1122P cold air intake provides faster throttle response and an even better engine sound. Dyno testing on a 2008 Harley Electra Glide Classic 96ci also revealed an estimated increase of 12.92 horsepower and 14.71 lb-ft of torque. With great looks and even better performance, the K&N 57-1122P performance intake system can give your hawg some real grunt. It's also backed by the K&N 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty, so you can rest assured that it will perform for a very long time. The 57-1122P fits the following models: 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHXS STREET GLIDE SPECIAL 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings | |||
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Cycle Trader/Rock River Yamaha has played a part in shaping the careers of riders careers like Weston Peick, Aaron Plessinger, Chase Sexton, Sebastian Tortelli, Alex Martin, Ben Lamay, Malcolm Stewart, Christina Craig, Colt Nichols, Vince Friese, Robbie Reynard, Bradley Taft, Tommy Hahn, Michael Byrne, Benny Bloss, Luke Renzland, Cole Martinez, and Lorenzo Locrucio to name a few, DuClos said.
“In Supercross, Colt Nichols put us up on the box numerous times, and Luke Renzland made his way to the front of the pack for us this outdoor season. All in all, the team is moving in a positive direction and that is all I can ask for.” DuClos added that like most teams, they are always striving to improve. The team thrives on taking what they have learned and sharing with those coming through the ranks to build the next winner. With a proven track record in recent years, the formula will always change, always look for the next level, and the team will continue to build on their already proven platform, he said. With 2016 winding down, it is time compete in the final few events of the year and prepare for the 2017 season. For 2017, the team has two rookies coming on board in Bradley Taft and Lorenzo Locrucio. Those two will be mentored by returning captain Tommy Hahn. DuClos expects amazing things out of the team.
Supercross track, so watch out,” he said. It used to be that there was a defined “off-season” that began after the last outdoor national, but that isn’t the case anymore. DuClos said that before the team finished the last outdoor race they were already testing Supercross bikes and preparing for the 2017 season. This past weekend’s Monster Energy Cup event was the last competitive event where the team was really looking at how their setup is for Supercross the next season. “The guys all live out at our facility in California to be close to the Yamaha test track, and click off laps making changes along the way to hit it hard at Anaheim One,” he said.
“The diverse product line from K&N covers all aspects of everything with a motor, and we are happy to have them as a team sponsor,” DuClos said. “I want to thank everyone that has been a part of our program. From the riders, to the sponsors and all of our crew. This has been an amazing journey for myself and Rock River Power Sports and it has just begun.” Rock River is, and always has been devoted to the amateur program, DuClos said. He sees the program as a stepping stone, and is happy with that. He wants the riders he supports to succeed under the team tent, under the team’s direction, and land a career in the industry however they choose. “Never forget your roots; never forget who helped your success,” DuClos said. “Thank you to everyone who has helped mine.” | |||||
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