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September 28, 2005
Dear
Bob,
Welcome
to the Pipeline, a quarterly newsletter from SuperTrapp.
True to its name, Pipeline is your source for SuperTrapp product information, racing
updates and results, racer profiles, fellow riders' testimonials and tips. In addition,
we're excited to have retired Harley-Davidson racing mechanic Bill Werner and his 38
years of experience as the most successful tuner in AMA Grand National History, as a
regular columnist. We know you'll enjoy reading Bill's "behind-the-scenes" takes on racing
as much as we have.
Bottom line? We want you to feel like Pipeline is time well spent. We appreciate the
time and hope you enjoy the latest read.
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Spotlight:
Check
out these SuperTrapp products at your nearest dealer...
Phantom Pipe
The Phantom Pipe is the newest addition to the SuperTrapp Road Legends Series designed
by Paul Yaffe. This curvy 2:1 drag pipe is based on Yaffe's fire-breathing exhaust
from his Biker Build-off Phantom Bike seen on Discovery Channel. The system is
available in silver (part #138-71448, MSRP $795) or black ceramic finish (part
#138-71449, MSRP $795), both with four-piece stylized chrome heatshields.
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IDSX
for Kodiak
SuperTrapp now offer an IDSX slip-on exhaust for the Yamaha Kodiak 450 (part #835-4450,
MSRP $378) The durable and lightweight 4.5" IDSX Series features stainless steel
construction and is designed specifically for big bore utility vehicles in need
of more low-end torque and near stock sound levels. The IDSX incorporates SuperTrapp's
adjustable disc diffuser system that allows the rider to tune the IDSX for more
horsepower and sound quality at different points on the powerband by adding or
subtracting diffuser discs.
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330 Wide Tire RSD
Due to an increasing number of riders who prefer a custom, wide tire look, SuperTrapp
now offers FatShots, its massive 2"
diameter head pipes, for 330 wide tire right side drive applications. FatShots
feature SuperTrapp's high volume 4" disc muffler, which gives a rider access to
total tuneability. SuperTrapp's tuneable disc technology allows the rider to add
discs to increase horsepower or remove discs to increase torque on the low end
of the powerband and reduce volume levels.
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| At
the Race Track
2005 High Lifter Mud Nationals and SuperTrapp Mud Bog
In the past, "At the Race Track" has brought you the latest AMA flat track updates.
This issue, our focus is going to shift to a race track of another sort.
The sport of mudding is growing increasingly popular among ATV enthusiasts in the
South and Eastern parts of the country. In fact, the largest mud ATV event in the
United States was recently held at Texas' Mud Creek Off Road Park. The 2005 High
Lifter Mud Nationals drew an impressive 6,500 riders and fans.
The highlight of the Mud Nationals is the SuperTrapp Mud Bog, a 2-3 mph "race" through
a waist-high mud pit. Various classes of ATVs compete in the Mud Bog, and a winner
is crowned in each class.
Riding in the difficult conditions requires all of the power riders can get their
hands on. This is why SuperTrapp exhausts are the preferred choice of mud bog riders.
High Lifter's sales manager Dan Doughty explains why SuperTrapp works so well in
the mud. "A SuperTrapp makes power above and beyond stock," he said. "The tuneable
disc system allows you to tune the exhaust to determine where you want the powerband
on the ATV. It's a durable product that lives well in the mud."
In an indication of the popularity of the sport, the High Lifter Mud Nationals
and SuperTrapp Mud Bog made their television debut this past month, so be sure
to keep an eye on ATV Television on The Outdoor Channel for more mudding action
in the future.
ATV
Profile: Tom Carlson
Tom Carlson has been involved with ATV racing since 1983 and is currently the leader
of TC Racing, one of the few national caliber shops that do work with four stroke
engines. He is one of the most respected names in the history of the sport, and
his ATVs won seven straight four-stroke championships from 1991 to 1997. He has
built engines for ATV racing legends like Doug Gust and has also been named ATV
Sport Magazine Builder of the Year.
Carlson spent the first 20 years of his career working on motorcycles before making
the switch to ATVs in 1983. He found the small single cylinder four-stroke engines
to be a nice change of pace from his time spent as a motorcycle wrench, and he
began to fall into his niche in the ATV world.
Carlson began using SuperTrapp products in the mid-80s to increase the performance
of the custom four-wheelers he was building at the time. Being one of the few shops
making pipes for this type of application, Carlson's reputation grew as the sport
gained popularity.
In the new era of high-power production ATVs, Carlson continues to use SuperTrapp
to increase performance. In fact, Carlson now believes that an exhaust is more
important than ever with production ATVs.
"With the new production bikes, one of the easiest ways to gain additional power
is through the exhaust system," Carlson said.
"The exhaust system accounts for 60% of the additional horsepower boost that performance
race shops can find. There are a lot of quality exhaust systems out there, but
only a few give you a significant boost in performance; SuperTrapp is in that category."
Look for Tom Carlson in SuperTrapp's ad in the latest issue of Dirt Wheels Magazine.
SuperTrapp's
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Werner's Words
Bill Werner is the most successful tuner in AMA Grand National history with
13 championships to his credit. He spent 38 years as a racing mechanic for Harley-Davidson,
always striving to squeeze every last bit of power from the Harley engine. He's
been using SuperTrapp mufflers since the 70s when he discovered the tuneable technology
allowed him to meet sound requirements and still gain power.
After his retirement in 2004, Bill agreed to lend his expertise to SuperTrapp to
help develop race and street systems with ultimate power and performance. He's
also agreed to share some stories and words of wisdom with you, the readers of
Pipeline.
Racing: Previewing Coming Attractions
Racing can be a peek into what the future holds. Manufacturers will put the newest
product on the track first, so consumers should watch the racetrack to not only
see what products are performing, but also what innovations they can expect to
see next year.
As some of you may know, I recently began working with SuperTrapp to develop new
racing exhaust systems. While using SuperTrapp throughout my career as a tuner,
I would often make slight adjustments to the exhausts to further enhance performance.
I've tried to bring some of these adjustments to my new exhaust designs.
Fitting the Right Pipe with the Right Rider
To develop the best performing racing exhaust, we will be making application specific
exhausts for both the mile and the half-mile tracks. While these pipes are best
suited for each specific distance, they will maintain the flexibility to be used
for either application.
This is critical because while the specifications of the particular track you are
racing on are very integral when tuning, it is equally important to not forget
that each rider has his or her own style. Riders who prefer to keep the engine
at the top of its powerband will favor the mile pipe, while other riders prefer
to use the lower, softer part of the engine as opposed to the top end horsepower
and will favor the half-mile pipe.
The Trick to Tuning
Jay Springsteen and Scott Parker, two riders I've worked with a great deal in the
past, can be described as very aggressive riders. In fact, I once heard a rider
describe Jay Springsteen's approach to a particular track as if Springsteen were
attacking the track with a chainsaw. The rider Springsteen was competing with that
day could be described as a swordsman wielding a foil. In other words, if Springsteen's
opponent's throttle were a canary it would still be alive and if Springsteen's
throttle were a turkey, it would have a stretched neck at the end of the race.
As a tuner you need to understand the psyche of the rider you are working with,
and then you can do things to counterbalance each particular style. With a rider
like Springsteen, it's beneficial to make the motor less aggressive to help keep
the rider under control. A rider like Rich King, who takes a more technical approach
to the track, can improve performance with a more progressive engine to help increase
his speed.
Watch for Bill Werner designed racing exhausts in action during this season's AMA
flat track races, and you can look forward to a street version being available
in time for next year's riding season.
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According
to our riders
Tips
We know our riders love the tuneable disc technology of a SuperTrapp exhaust. That's
why we'd like you to share a tuneable experience with us. So you have a great dyno
story? Maybe you'd like to share a tip that improved your bike's performance. Send
your tips and stories to riderstories@supertrapp.com and
look for them in this section of future issues.
Testimonials
Would you like to be featured in the next issue? Send a short testimonial to testimonials@supertrapp.com.
This month's testimonial
This month, we thought you might be interested to see what American Rider's Scott
Dalgleish had to say about SuperTrapp exhausts in the magazine's August Parts and
Service Department section (page 82). The article focused on finding an exhaust
system that would add performance, sound and style. Some excerpts from the article:
If looks and sound are all that motivate you to install an aftermarket exhaust
system, that's cool... just remember that the exhaust system you select may well
decrease your bike's performance compared to the original equipment. That said,
we wanted to find an exhaust system for the V-Rod that would enhance performance,
sound and looks. There are plenty to select from these days. We elected to try
the SuperTrapp disc system, which has consistently proven to be the performance
benchmark for providing peak horsepower along with wide midrange torque.
When we were finished we ended up with 115 horsepower compared to the 104 of our
stock bike. Not too shabby, considering it's all bolt-on with no internal engine
modifications.
In the same issue (page 70), Joe Minton experimented with a variety of exhausts
on a Harley-Davidson Softail and had this to say about SuperTrapp:
The SuperTrapp delivered power more smoothly throughout the entire rpm range,
especially from idle. It produced almost whisper-quiet sounds compared to the other
pipes. The bike clearly ran better with this system than with any other.
The SuperTrapp 2-into-1 system we used to get our best results is probably the
best all-around exhaust available for Harleys today. It combines large volume flow
with good wave dynamics. Its closed end cap sends a strong pressure wave back up
the pipes to help stop intake-charge loss when the rpm is too low for the closing
angle of the exhaust valve. This accounts for the pipe's strong showing below 3,000
rpm. At the same time, its multiple-plate outlet provides high-volume flow for
operation at high rpm.
As always, feel free to send us your SuperTrapp testimonials and keep an eye out
for them in an upcoming issue of The Pipeline.
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We
dare you to try...
Bet
you don't get them all right:
Q. What style bike was featured in the movie Easy Rider?
Q. Which of the following is not a major motorcycle rally?[ ] Sturgis [ ] Laconia
[ ] Daytona [ ] Williamsport
Q. What motorcycle brand is a Ninja?
Q. What is the name of Superman's dog?
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Your opinion counts! On which applications do you currently use SuperTrapp products? Click
here to vote online.
[ ] Motorcycle [ ] ATVs [ ] Automobile [ ] All of the Above!
Survey answers will be published in our next Pipeline E-newsletter.
Last issues's results
Which SuperTrapp benefit do you enjoy the most?
Last issue's survey came right down to the wire with sound edging out performance
for first place, while style finished in third.
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Career
Opportunities
Ever dreamed of working in the power sports industry? SuperTrapp can help make
that dream come true. We are always looking for enthusiasts who are talented and
energetic to add to our team. If this sounds like you, send your resume today to employment@supertrapp.com.We
look forward to hearing from you!
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exhaust products for motorcycle, ATV and automotive applications.
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