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This is a second option to the Ultra customers that requires no adjustment. The trim tab is activated by the steering nozzle and makes life easier for the weekend enthusiast. According to Tim Bushman this design offers less mess with the adjustments and in general terms it is more user friendly to the riders that look for better performance though are not involved in racing. The quality and finish is superb and enables the user to retain the reverse bucket. Both ride plates are available from TBM Racing and Hot Products USA.

This is the most recent paint job that Alex Paul of APDesigns USA had made for Chris MacClugage. The particular helmet is a Thor helmet and it features handmade scratch graphics in green and Monster Energy logos. The “Mac” logo in the back makes it simply unique. This helmet was used only during the World Finals and it is for sale. Whoever is interested may contact MaccRacing.com

During the World Finals TBM released a new ride plate for the Kawasaki Ultra 250X. Initially it was on display at the TBM booth and the ride plate featured an adjustable built in trim tab. According to Tim Bushman this design offers better drive through out the turn since it can be used as a brake when approaching the buoy in order to lower the nose down and increase the planning surface as well as drag. Additionally, it enhances acceleration when exiting the buoy. It’s a smart design as seen by the pictures; one is activated by a trim lever which is fully adjustable. This mean that you are able to adjust the angle you want of the nozzle according to your riding style or race conditions.

The pictured lightweight rear seat is made by Macc Racing for the new Kawasaki Ultra. It reduces the overall weight of the crafts by 15-20 pounds and greatly improves the airflow of the craft. Also with a tailor made opening in the back that ensures that the hot air from the engine compartment would escape as soon as possible. It bolts on directly using the OEM hardware. It costs $875 and it available through Macc Racing and Hot Products USA.

This is the special Kawasaki X-2 that it was prepared by Sato Engineering and it was raced by Chris MacClugage at the last round of the Japanese championship. There are no words to express the perfection and the immaculate condition of the particular X-2. The Japanese craftsmanship is unique no wonder Chris trust their products.

R&D new Monster charger wheel This is the new R&D’s Monster Compressor Wheel kit for the new Yamaha FZR engine. It promises to deliver “horsepower you can feel” providing instant throttle response, improved mid range acceleration and increased top speed performance. The stock Yamaha Supercharger is equipped with a 5 blade design wheel. R&D had designed a 9 blade one in the past while Riva had produced a 7 blade impeller for the same Supercharger. Recently R&D produced the pictured 11 blade wheel that Bill Chapin showed us in Havasu during the first testing we carried out together for the new FZR. The new wheel will be available soon along with some other tricky parts for the new Yamaha.

Having an accident with a high speed Runabout or Ski may cause severe damage to the neck or an even worse trauma. The MX type helmet has great friction to the water surface and it may prevent even the sudden snap of the neck. A newly release protection that was initially designed for the MX riders is called Leatt Brace and it actually protects the spin section on the neck and skull support area. Norito Nakano was most probably the only rider that was using this high etch but still crucial protection during the World Finals. Since the speed of race crafts have increased at a substantial level I would strongly recommend to every single racer to use such a device.