Check out the new links

Check out some of the new and updated links on the right side of the page.  I’ve added in some new cool pages to check out and updated some of the others.  Interesting is the Christini AWD site.  Check out those bikes!

Good times

I was just looking through some of the photos from Alaska and came across this one.  One thing that I have always enjoyed a lot about bike trips is coming to the campsite and hanging out around the campfire.  Especially fun with some good food on the fire and good beer in your mug.

Matthew, Katie, Ardie around the Kodiak Campfire

Dealer Meeting 2012

It’s been a long time since I have written a blog post, however, this past weekend at the dealer meeting in Indy has inspired me and has really pumped up CJ Designs.  So, here’s the scoop..

CJ was fortunate enough to have his bike as a demo bike in the show.  David and Harold at Giant Loop were in need of a bike to show off the newest and greatest from Giant Loop, and CJ had a bike that was feeling a little lonely.  So, together, we pretty much made the most happening booth of the show!

Harold, CJ, Dave at the Giant Loop Booth

 

CJ Designs (Katie, CJ, Matthew) at the Giant Loop Booth

 

 

 

CJ at the Giant Loop Booth. Note the lady checking him out. What a hunk!

 

CJ chatting with some passerbys

 For next year, my suggestion to Harold and Dave was to get a male spokesmodel for the booth.  Perhaps Giant Loop can come up with a promotional Speedo for this model to wear.  Just a thought.  Anyways, we started out perusing the apparel/luggage section of the show, only to find that there are some wacky folks there, only made wackier with copious amounts of coffee, lack of sleep, and talking for 8 hours straight.

CJ, Eric (Wolfman), Matthew

It was great to catch up with Eric from Wolfman Luggage.  Wolfman showcased some new and exciting stuff, and I must say, Eric has fabulous taste in shoes.  However, while Eric had stepped away fom his booth, the staff of Wolfman were getting a little restless…

Interpretive Dancing in Wolfman

 

The Natives are Restless!

That said, David was also trying out a new marketing technique by flashing gang signs to the passer-bys. 

 

Dave and his new gangster marketing tehnique.

Ned Suesse, who just recently competed and completed Dakar, stopped by to chat.

CJ, Ned, and some dude who remained stationary for the entirety of the show in full riding gear with Ned's Dakar Bike in the Klim booth.

 

 

Ned, CJ, Matthew at the Giant Loop Booth

 

We walked through, checking out some of the booths from our other friends, including Klim, WARN, Christini, Kriega, Heidenau, Held.  I fell in love with a new design Held Jacket.  We even met some new friends, so check out the website for some new little and BIG goodies that we have in store!!!  I got a little lazy with the camera, so I only got a couple of shots:

 

Christini AWD Booth

 

 

Rolf, CJ, John, Matthew

 

Jason and CJ at WARN Booth

 

Matthew hard at work. He's taking a photo of a scantily clad spokesmodel. Matthew, you pig!

 

Friday night, CJ Designs dined with the folks at Moto-amore and Heidenau Tires at the Rathskeller for some fine German food in Indy.  Rolf from Heidenau and I wowed the group with a stellar rendition of “Ein Prosit,” and we had a great time!  We also distinguished the difference between kohl and kraut, besides talking about work.  I am excited that I found a new friend in Rolf, and someone I could practice my extremely rusty German with.  I will certainly study a bit and we’ll see you in Germany in 2013 (CJ Designs’ European tour)!!

 

Dinner at the Rathskeller with Heidenau

 

Rolf and Katie after singing another German song.

 

 

On Saturday, we had another long day at the show, capped off with an evening with our friends at Giant Loop and WARN. 

 

Dinner with CJ Designs, WARN, Giant Loop. What a lucky gal I am to dine with 6 devastatingly handsome guys.

 

All in all, we had a good time at the show, and we were able to learn a lot about new and exciting products.  So, stay posted for some dramatic and exciting changes at CJ Designs.  I am bugging CJ to post to the blog some of the technical information about the new products available.

 

Until then, make sure to eat plenty of Pączkis tomorrow for fat Tuesday! If you know what a Pączki is, then you are even cooler…

 

 

New Products at CJ Designs for your KTM 990/ 950 ADV – Super Enduro – Superduke- Super Moto!

The Rottweiler Intake system is a NEW Foam KTM LC8 air filter system for your dirt bound Adventure Bike!

The first of it’s kind and you can find it at CJ Designs first!

Better filtration than Paper and Cloth with more HP potential.   CPR saw 10hp gain on a 990 Super Duke.

Preorders are being taken now.  Next batch due in 3 weeks.   If you are interested, send an email NOW to get on the list.  The first batch sold out in a few days.   Don’t wait.

$299.99 plus shipping.

More info and pics here:  http://cjdesignsllc.com/CPRairFilter.html

See you on the trails,

Craig

Larger LC8 Oil Jet Available at CJ Designs

We have been using these for years in our bikes, now we offer them to you.  No need to get all the tools and try to do this yourself.

Why do you need this?

-The oil jets controls oil flow to the Clutch booster system/ Fibers and bearings along the clutch pushrod shaft.

Some of the early 04′ came from the factory plugged.  the next year is was changed as these parts need oil.   New bikes come with a .3mm jet.  The larger you go the more oil gets to the parts.  If you have an older bike, upgrade to this jet now.

We’ve found this size is a great compromise.   The larger you go, the harder it is to shift to Neutral from standstill.    The .5mm offers more oil for longer life of clutch components with only a slight reduction in ease of finding neutral at stop.

-The oil jet can get clogged with fine particles.  This should be checked every 5,000 miles.  Most riders never check this until there clutch is acting up.  It might be too late already.

Having a slightly larger hole also keeps it from getting clogged as often.

-This also keeps the clutch cooler.  If you ride hard, more cooling to the fibers is a good thing for long life.

If you run our clear clutch cover, it is instantly apparent that the clutch is getting more oil.  A slight rev of the throttle should cover the window.  If you don’t see this.  The clutch oil jet is plugged.  Pretty easy to help keep an eye on your oil jet system when on the road.

Check or change yours before the season gets in full swing.

I have these in stock now!

$34.99 plus shipping.

http://cjdesignsllc.com/CjdLC8oilJet.html

thank you,

Craig

We’re heading down to the 2012 Indy Dealer show Thurs!

Busy getting everything taken care of around the shop before we leave.

My home built KTM AWD 950 ADV  will be on Display in the Giant Loop booth!

If you’re at the show, stop over and say hi.

CJ DESIGNS KTM AWD 950 ADV Army bike

http://giantloopmoto.blogspot.com/2012/02/giant-loop-goes-to-dealer-expo-with-cj.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook#!/2012/02/giant-loop-goes-to-dealer-expo-with-cj.html

 

 

CJ Designs 2012 Activity Calender Posted!

As that last bit of snow is melting from your yard, now is the time to dig out the calander and start to plan this years Bike trips!

We have a full season of product testing trips that have a few spots open for those that want to join in.   These have filled up FAST in the past.  Send us an email to get on the list if you are interested.  First come, First serve.

The CJ Designs Tech Weekend days are on the calendar for the 6th year running now.  We’re going to add a day as we just could not fit it all in with only 3!

I started on the first 6 months, more coming in the next day or so.

http://cjdesignsllc.com/calendar2012.html

Hope to see you on the trails.

Craig

NEW Product at CJ Designs for your KTM 950/990 Adventure!!!

Want to make your future oil changes much easier and faster?  NO need to dread it anymore.    We’ve put together a great DIY kit and a COMPLETE kit, so you can get all the parts from us for a fast install.

Add our NEW KTM LC8 Adv Oil tank hose kit TODAY!   Love to RIDE, but hate to do Service.?  So do I.    We’re trying to make it easier.   Make your summer trips that much more fun.

Find more info here:  http://www.cjdesignsllc.com/LC8ADVoilTankHoseKit.html

Order On-line here: http://dualsportwarehouse.com/CJ-DESIGNS-LC8-OIL-DRAIN-HOSE-KIT-CJD-ODH-KIT.htm

Many shops claim they TEST what they sell.   We  BUILD, TEST, and USE what we sell, from of the toughest conditions possible to everyday use. This way you get only the best and honest feedback.

Want to see how we test products and join in on the fun?  Come along this season on some of our CJ Designs Adventure Rides.   More info coming soon!

Thanks and safe travels,

Craig

Highland Motorcycles rests hopes on new assembly plant, plans for production

I had the chance to TEST ride these bike a few years ago at the OPEN House in 2010 as they were getting ready to release bikes.   This was just before the tragic crash that halted future plans.  It’s great to see a possible future for them.   The bikes were eye-opening with jaw dropping potential.    You thought a KTM 950 SE was insane.  Put that motor in a your KTM 300 chassis and bump the HP up another 15-20.   These guys were not afraid to give it there all.   Great people and New Ideas.   I hope they can pull it off!

US Highland V-Twin

US Highland has signed a lease for a 17,000 sq. ft. space in Tulsa, Okla., to assemble the motorcycles it says it hopes to bring to market soon.

The company plans to ramp up production in two new buildings, where equipment is being carted in, and the company is hiring assemblers. New CEO and president John Fitzpatrick said he hopes to have engines, and maybe even motorcycles, in customers’ hands this year.

The company has been rebounding from the loss of three top executives in a light plane crash in July 2010. After the crash, the company operated for six months but was hindered by majority investors in Sweden who reportedly refused to provide funding or give up control. The investment group, according to local reports, even considered abandoning the company.

“It was the intellectual property that gave the company value despite what had happened,” Ron Brewer, managing director of Tulsa’s Southbridge Advisory Group, told the Tulsa World. “Developing a new [engine] can take years and costs about $30 million.”

Fitzpatrick, a Tulsa native and former executive with Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles, was hired as US Highland’s CEO last Sept. 20. He told the local media that he hopes to restart assembly on engines within three months and hire 30 to 50 employees. “I really think that in three to five years we could have 600 employees at a 300,000 sq. ft. facility,” he said.

You can find more pics here: http://s196.photobucket.com/albums/aa101/cjracerktm/CA%20Trip%202010/US%20Highland%20OPEN%20House/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ24

 

NEW Carbon Fiber Batch ready to get started at CJ Designs!!!

As 2012 riding season fast approaches, now is the time to get those final “Winter” projects finished up.   Just as you are, we’re working hard to finalize our new product line and start another season of Real World testing of CJ Designs Products.  Over the next week I’ll be showcasing the products we’ve been working so hard on, so please stick around.

A few season’s ago we offered a great set of Carbon Fiber 950 SE fenders.   We’ve gotten many requests for these again and are going to offer this again in 2012 in another limited run!

Now is the time to get in on this if you are interested or missed out last time.

These will be offered in a 3 pcs set for $618 plus shipping.   BUT, if you get in on the pre-order list, I will have these for SALE direct for $550 plus shipping.

More info and pics here: http://cjdesignsllc.com/CarbonFiber.html

Email me to get on the list now!

thanks,

Craig