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High Performance Newsletter |
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| ANOTHER STAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY MOMENT! |
 A Star-Spangled Season
The Star Paper - 1995
By: Rick Voegelin
Americus, Georgia can rightfully claim the title "Center of the Pro Stock Motorcycle Universe." No other town in America can point to winning two national drag racing championships in 1995. Atlanta has its World Champion Braves baseball team and San Francisco its 49ers football team, but Americus has Star Racing. Click here to read the full story. |
| STAR RACING IN PRINT: |
Be sure to check out the article on the "WyoTech Road Burner" custom bike build in the July issue of American Iron Magazine? As you can see a picture of the motorcycle made the front cover.
This 150+ HP monster torque motorcycle was part of the S&S Cycle 50th Anniversary Biker World's Biggest Biker Build-Off. It was also awarded to one lucky winner as part of a sweepstakes give-a-away. Click here to go to their website and "read all about it!" For more info on the 126", 4-3/8" bore, 4-3/16" stroke high-performance engine click here Road Burner motorcycle click here |
| RACE REPORTS: |
  The June 5-6 SEMDRA race evolved into a classic example of "Murphy's Law - If Anything Can Go Wrong It Will." Between the torrential rain and a glitch in the scoreboards, the Saturday race was not completed and Sunday's event was canceled. The next SEMDRA race is scheduled for October 16. Anne Hansen competed in the Pro Comp class at the Montgomery AL, AMA Dragbike event on June 12-13 aboard the Star Racing Suzuki. Anne made it all the way to the finals and then "Murphy" stepped in and she was unable to make the run. For more info on the sanctions:
SEMDRA AMA Dragbike |
| TECH TIPS - GIVE YOUR HEAD A PORT JOB - PART 4: |
 What should I expect to pay to get my cylinder head ported? Depending upon the type of head, prices start just under $700 and go up from there. All of our levels of port work include a competition valve job. We also will perform a thorough inspection of the head to check valves, springs and seals for wear. Is there any advantage to having bigger valves if I port the cylinder head? Yes, to a certain degree, larger valves allow for additional port work, which increases airflow. Increased airflow equals more horsepower and a faster bike. Interview with Star's Derek Churchwell published in 2 Wheel Tuner Magazine (We can even port your car head - see picture of Acura head) Star Cylinder Head Porting |
| FEATURED PRODUCT: |
S&S EASY START CAMS Hard Starting is Obsolete! Start any engine regardless of displacement or compression ratio with a stock starter. The new Easy Start Cams from S&S Cycle make hard starting obsolete for 99-up big twins. Available in chain drive and gear drive versions.  Don't get caught "dead" without them!
FEATURES: - Start any engine with a stock starter
- Save your starter and battery
- Reliable - tested for 10,000 starts and didn't run the battery down
- Automatic - no buttons to push A must for all 99-up Big Twins! Call Star Racing 800-841-7827 for more information. Click here for more V-Twin parts. |
| HOW DO I? |
 Question: How do I schedule cylinder head port work for my motorcycle, ATV or car head? Answer: It's easy! Call Derek 800-841-7827 to get pricing. Print & fill out the work order form. Ship or drop off. Question: How do I know what Star will work on? Answer: We've done everything from Suzuki GS motorcycle and ATV heads to Acura car heads. Call for specials on Hayabusa's. Question: How do I find out what machine shop work Star does? Answer: Click here for a list of services and pricing. Question: How do I order a part for my Suzuki, Kawasaki or Harley-Davidson? Answer: Call Reed at 800-841-7827 or shop the online store Question: How do I win the lottery? Answer: Sorry - can't help with that one - if I knew I'd be sharing my secret margarita recipe with you from Maui. |
| GLAD YOU ASKED! |
 Pre-Ride Inspection: The riding season is in full swing and a pre-ride inspection only takes a few minutes and should be done before every ride. T-CLOCS is an acronym used to remind motorcycle riders of the pre-ride inspection essentials. T - Tires, Wheels, and Brakes: check tread depth, wear, weathering, bulges, and embedded objects; check air pressure; check wheels for bent spokes or cast wheels for cracks; check rims for out of round; check bearings for free play in tires; check brakes to determine that each brake alone keeps bike from rolling.
C - Controls: look at the levers and pedals for broken, bent, or cracked parts; be sure mounts are tight; check cables for frays or kinks; check hoses for cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing, or deterioration; be sure hose routing doesn't interfere with steering; check throttle to be sure it moves freely, snaps closed, and doesn't rev when handlebars are turned.
L - Lights and Electrics: check battery terminals for clean and tight connections; check headlamp for high and low beam operation and aim; check tail lamp for operation and activation with both front and rear brake application; check left and right, front and back, turn signals; check mirrors and adjust; and check wiring for pinched or frayed wires and be sure wiring doesn't interfere with steering.
O - Oil and Other Fluids: check fluid levels; and check for leaks.
C - Chassis: check frame for cracks; check accessory mounts; check handlebar movement for full travel; check front forks for smooth travel; and check chain or belt for tension.
S - Stands: be sure the spring is working properly to pull it up and keep it up while riding; and check for cracks or bends. |
| NEW PRODUCT: |
 S&S KN-KONE ENGINE
CLASSIC LINES - MODERN DEPENDABILITY
New release Retro never gets old. The classic style of motorcycles of the past just can't be beat for coolness. The problem is, the good old days weren't always as good as we sometimes remember them - sometimes those old bikes could be cranky and unreliable. Now there's a way to tap into the coolness of retro style while maintaining modern dependability. The new KN-Kone motor combines the look of a knuckle, with the bullet-proof proof design and charging system of the 1970-'99 style alternator lower end. More Info. |
BIG SAVINGS: |
Save Take $10 off all parts orders over $50.
$10 Phone orders only - call 800-841-7827.
Use coupon code below. Coupon cannot be used on previous orders or combined with other discounts.
No cash value. Limit one coupon per day.
Star catalog Offer Expires: July 9, 2010 Coupon Code: 070910 |
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