Komodo Gear In the Motorcycle World

Motorcycle Racing 2012 Get Geared UP to Experience the “Rush”!

2012-01-30T07:51:00.003-06:00

Over the last few decades motorcycle racing has become a popular sport. The Track Day experience enables you to experience the”adrenalin rush” of racing in a safe environment. As people get geared up for the upcoming 2012 season, there are a couple things you want to keep in mind if you intend on taking your motorcycle to the track for track days. From Road Racing to the Motorcycle Grand Prix one thing riders will tell you not to scrimp on and that is your motorcycle protective gear. High quality, motorcycle leathers is a must on any track these days. Remember the goal is to ride again.

If you just want to learn more about motorcycle racing contact your local motorcycle dealer or www. trackdaymag.com for motorcycle race tracks in your area who offer track days. Don't be nervous, there usually lots of support for new riders, and special events and days geared to help you get accustomed to the track.

You will want to make sure that you have the following protective gear

A Full Face Helmet
Motorcycle Leathers either a full motorcycle leather suit or a two piece track day pants and jacket that zip together. Both should have built in protection in all the major impact zones. Checking if your gear has been CE Rated is a good start to making sure you selected a high quality motorcycle race suit.
A good quality motorcycle race gloves
Motorcycle Race boots

Prior to race day make sure you go over your bike thoroughly. Make sure your bike is ready for the regulations that the track requires. It is going to be a long day so make sure you have plenty of refreshments to keep you hydrated and eat a good amount of protein for breakfast.

Remember to never ride outside your own limits.

Sportbikes and Their Intended Design

2011-04-05T06:54:00.002-05:00

Sportbikes today are nothing short of full blown race bikes, but come turn key with blinkers and lights so you can ride them home.

For most of us, we quickly realize after a few short miles, that today’s sport bikes get better as you ride faster. We all come to learn that riding fast is exhilarating, but riding on the public roads is a huge limitation. Public roads create a barrier for a lot of riders. However, there is an answer and it is called Track Days.

Track days are the answer for all sport bike owners as it provides the perfect environment to ride you sport bike the way it was intended to be ridden – sport! For you sport bike owners who really want to ride your sportbike the way it was intended to be ridden , explore your options with your local track day provider – http://trackdayleathers.com/track-day-links/ and go have some fun!

6 Steps to Prepare Your Sportbike for a Day at the Track

2011-04-03T08:10:00.005-05:00

Because the track is not the street, we have come up with a several recommendations for making your track day more successful.

We would love to hear your raceday bike tips

Motorcycle Technical and Preparation:
Headlight and Blinkers – Tape over your headlight, tail light, turn signal lenses and any reflectors. Remove your mirros. We also recommend taping over your speedometer; it will only distract you. Painters tape works best.
Bodywork:
Tighten down all the bits; double check the bolts and screws. This means check everything before flight! So don’t overlook your mirrors, turn signals, horn, etc. It’ll make the bike safer for everyone on the track.
Lights:
Before you get on the track you’ll need to disconnect the headlight and the brake light. The heat generated from the bulbs could “bake” the tape on – ugh…
Tires:
The facts are simple when it comes to tires. Street tire pressures will be fine if you’re running street tires and not riding beyond their engineered purpose. Consult with your dealer on the type tire you are using for accurate pressures. Tires really make a difference on the track; we recommend the Michelin Power One for track day use
Apparel – Safety and Protection:
Wear a quality leather riding suit, full gauntlet leather gloves and sport riding boots. Two-pieces leathers that zip together and one piece leather suits are perfect. No mesh products (gloves, jackets or pants) as they present too much liability.
Helmet:
Full face helmets are the way to go; certifications such as D.O.T. and Snell are good.

Spine:
Highly overlooked by all riders; use a back protector, they are worth their weight in gold.

Komodo Gear In the Motorcycle World: Popular Motorcycle Race Suit Komodo K-XP $875.00

2011-03-29T13:18:00.000-05:00

Komodo Gear In the Motorcycle World: Popular Motorcycle Race Suit Komodo K-XP $875.00: "The K-XP is considered by many privateer road racers as THE GOLD STANDARD in leather race suit protection. This race suit is constructed o..."

Popular Motorcycle Race Suit Komodo K-XP $875.00

2011-03-29T05:05:00.010-05:00

The K-XP is considered by many privateer road racers as THE GOLD STANDARD in leather race suit protection. This race suit is constructed of full grain leather and includes extra padding in key impact areas that offers exceptional protection. Komodo Gear didn't stop there and engineered advanced safety features such as external Carbon-Kevlar plates into the elbow and forearms. Using CE rated armor in all key impact areas and incorporating over sized Kevlar stretch panels in the legs from Schoeller Keprotec assist in less fatigue and greater maneuverability. There isn’t any other race suit on the market that o

ffers these performance features at this pric

e point. Don't compromise your safety - ride with confidence - Komodo Gear All The Time!

1.4mm Full Grain Leather Chassis that is pre-formed and designed specifically for road racing
Double and triple Oxley stitching used through out entire suit
Advanced CAD designed Italian CARBON/KEVLAR composites on elbows and forearms for maximum impact and abrasion resistance
Leather reinforced impact areas: butt, hips, legs, lower back, knees, forearms, shoulders
Perforated, removable nylon liner that is preform
ed to the suit for comfort
Extensive use of large, genuine Kevlar panels in the legs/arms (Schoeller Keprotec)
Advanced stitching technology
Perforated leather for advanced cooling
Genuine YKK zippers only (stainless steel and nylon)
KNOX CE approved armor
Advanced HIP PROTECTION with removable CE rated armor and temper foam
Advanced BICEP protection with CE rated armor covering the humerus bone
CAD design aero hump for mid & upper back protection
Reinforced stretch accordion panels in the lower back and knees
RAM AIR cooling vents on each side of the neck for advanced cooling
Crash tested and well documented to survive at over 140 mph by CMRA and WERA race expert

6 Steps to Prepare Your Sportbike for a Day at the Track

2011-03-28T21:00:00.000-05:00

6 Steps to Prepare Your Sportbike for a Day at the Track

2011-03-26T06:50:00.001-05:00

Many things had crossed my mind leading up to round one of the Central Motorcycle Road Racing Association (CMRA) and none of my thoughts were even close to what I should have been thinking. Most years my feelings leading up to the first race of the year are filled with anticipation and a bit of nervousness to get the first green flag underway. This year was different in a strange way. It was as if all the pressure had just been amplified, but at the same time it was like I was going to ride some laps with friends with no worries in the world.

You see, there happened to be quite a change in my program about 3 weeks before race weekend. I was anticipating riding the same bike I rode last year, a 2009 Suzuki GSXR 750. Then, with short notice I was given the opportunity to ride for Team M&M Racing. A new team that was still in the process of putting everything together. Team M&M is fielding the 2009 Honda CBR1000 for the stock classes and a 2008 CBR1000 for the modified classes that I would ride in the Superbike and Formula 1 class at the CMRA. I was somewhat excited to be back on a Honda because my first year of racing I started out with a 2005 CBR600. I won 49 of the 54 races I entered in one season. So the past has proven that Honda seems to work well for me. However, I had never really ridden a newer, race ready 1000cc motorcycle. But I must say that I am very lucky to be associated with the people that I am with this year because everyone knew that I would be showing up to race a bike that I had never ridden before.

It was very welcoming to hear the team owner, Mitch tells me “Just go out and have fun, don’t worry about going fast.” and that’s just what I did! As I took off from our pit area I noticed the bike felt really good. As any seasoned rider will tell you, sometimes when you get on a race bike that feels set up just for you, it doesn’t take a track to know it. It’s like making friends easily, I was comfortable on a new racing platform instantly. It’s sounds odd, I know, but it’s a weird feeling. Without even hitting a bump, you feel like your suspension is already tuned for that track and ready to go.

Needless to say, my first day of practice went on without a hitch, except for one, for just a moment. And I will be the first to admit that I am a very fortunate rider. Due to the people that surround me and support me, I have never had a race bike with stock suspension. One of these CBR1000’s I was riding still have stock fork internals.

And to add to that, it also had a leaking fork seal that we had discovered at the track. There was a point I thought it would be a good idea to pull out the old race bike from last year to ride in the stock class just to get through the weekend. But during Friday practice I decided, what the heck, I’ll just take it out to see how it works.

To my amazement, I went faster on that bike then I did on the other. So, last year’s GSXR 750 race bike went back into the trailer. By the end of Friday practice I felt like I was ready and comfortable with the new Honda racing bikes.

Leading up to the first race was different from years before. Not quite sure why but I had no nervousness at all, no butterflies, nothing. I just went out to ride my own race. I started a bit back on the starting grid because I did not send my pre-race entries in quick enough. (The CMRA determines your starting grid on the first race based on order of entry. After that it goes by overall finish.) As I was pulling up to my 8^th or 9^th row starting position, I thought to myself…..It would have been a good idea to practice at least one start on this bike before the race. Turned out I did not get a good start. I was about as far back as I had been sitting on the grid. As I entered the first turn that far back I knew I had to make some moves fast because this particular track, about 1/3 of it, is very “one line“, meaning it is really hard to pass in that section. As I exited the first turn to head down the long straight I tried to get a good drive out of the turn despite the slower riders ahead of me and out break them over “the launch” (a name of a section on the track. A small, very fast hill just before a sharp 90 to the right) into the beginning of the one line turns, and I was able to do so. I entered the sharp switch backs in 4^th position, not far behind the lead. I speeded down the long, back straight and was able to take over and into 3^rd position! Over the course of 6 laps I was able to jockey myself up to 2^nd then back to 3^rd by the end of the race. It was a good race for me but I lost taking 2^nd place from my own mental error. What I mean by mental error is basically being a baby and not making the pass for second soon enough and instead playing ‘follow the leader’ for 3 laps letting some of my competitors catch up to me. But I had leaned from my mistake and was not going to let that happen again.

The second and third race went about the same but there were some highlights in both that made them far more exciting then the first. In the second race, I had worked my way up to third place, just behind the person that took 2^nd away from me in the first race. On the last lap I positioned myself just right. A couple turns before the final sweeper to the left, I was able to put a front wheel in on my competitor to let him know I was there. By doing that I spooked him a little and pushed him off the line he was aiming for, causing him to loose a bit of exit speed. This was important for me because my bike would not hang with his (the BMW 1000 race bike) on the long, back straight.

By the end of the next straight and entering into the last long sweeper to the left I was able to make that needed pass on the BMW before the finish. That race was really exciting and I’m sure it was fun to watch for everyone else.

By the third race, I was ready to go. Maybe a bit too ready. I was determined to get a good start, so I just decided to stay on the gas longer then everyone into the first turn. It worked good at first, but then when I had to break, it turns out I came in a little too hard. I blew the first turn, went off the track and was able to get back on just before being in last place. I ended up finishing second in this race. I was really happy though. In that race I was about 10 sec. back from the leader out of the first turn and by the end of the race I had caught up to under a half a second. I feel I should have won that race, but then again, maybe I shouldn’t have run off the track on the first turn!

Overall, I was more then happy with this past weekend at the track. I was able to post the second fastest time all weekend next to Ty Howard. So, that is a big accomplishment for me and to know that I have what it takes to get up front and battle for the lead. The next round will be at Texas World Speedway and I look forward to another fun and challenging race weekend.

To See More Of Danny’s Stories go to Komodo Gear Forum.

The Evolution of Komodo Gear Racing Gloves

2011-03-21T10:10:00.010-05:00

Komodo Gear has been producing motorcycle racing gloves for the public since 2005. Later that same year, we introduced the Meso racing glove. I'm going to spend a bit of time on the Meso race glove, because it was our very own design and was a labor of love. It took a while to actually bring the Meso to life because we were working with several different people (racers, designers and our factory). We made several different prototypes as there were a lot of “hands” on board in this glove design. Intellectually, the design of the Meso glove was truly our own. In looking back, the Meso glove actually proved to be very effective in testing and was adopted by many profssional racers starting in the beginning of 2006. This also means the glove was being harshly tested (crashed) heavily. The fact that the racers didn't return them and used them for the full racing season said a lot about the quality and overall design of the glove. Komodo took a big risk with the Meso because it really was a new idea (a clean canvas design) including the fit and different use of materials. Like a lot of creative ideas, they either go big orgo bust; thankfully, the Meso was a huge hit!

The Meso actually incorporated Kevlar stitching throughout the entire glove, it was constructed of all leather, used commercially available TPU on the knuckle and on the fingers. The gauntlet was huge, it covered the full length of the wrist and offered a lot of protection for the racer. The main ingredient of success was the careful executio of the overall design and fit. The Meso glove was also comfortable. Instead of just using leather overlays on the palm, we actually found a way to incorporate a large Kevlar panel that covered the majority of the lower palm (including scaphoid) without inhibiting feel or function for the racer. This was a key safety feature because it's a natural tendency to put your hands down during a crash where the palms take a lot of punishment and heat. Incorporating the Kevlar palm made sense and the design worked as planned. The Meso design was proof that Komodo was going in the right direction, it was a well received glove that was in use across the world in road racing. This included racers in the AMA, WSB, CMRA, WERA, CCS and even British Superbike! When you create a product that works, you really study it to find its faults so you can evolve it. Why start over whenyou have a solid design that is working? As you can see in the pictures, we took the Meso from an idea (we actually drew it up), then began making prototypes at our factory and then getting them into the hands of professional racers for use and review (that was a real test). Once the racers gave us the nod of approval, we then put the finished product into production for use by real privateer racers once we knew we had a really solid glove.

Naturally, a year of hard racing from dozens of pro racers on 3 different continents will quickly help you find your weakness. The lessons learned were quickly put into R&D and more testing ensued, and that is how we came up with our next generation glove, the K-FX, which was launched in 2007. As you can see in the pictures, the K-FX was an evolution of the Meso glove. We tuned the fit, added more TPU in critical areas and also incorporated the now famous KNOX SPS

protectors on the palm in combination with the Kevlar panel. This wasn't an easy task. We actually sat down face to face with the Geoff Travell, the owner of KNOX, and discussed our strategy for the K-FX glove. Thankfully, Geoff liked our idea and approved our use of his new design, the SPS. It's our understanding that Komodo was the first company in North America to actually use the SPS protection system in a production race glove. The relationship with KNOX proved to be invaluable. The K-FX glove was truly a success as we sold the glove all over the world. Like any product, the work is never complete. You continue to see the glove succeed, but also get plenty of feedback from racers and customers. You can never be content with a design, regardless of its success. After three years, we have now decided to further evolve our glove line.

New for 2011, Komodois officially introducing the new, “Pro Racer”, glove. Like it's predecessors, the Pro Racer shares many of the same safety features, but also incorporates a few new safety features such as a Kevlar upper.

It is a fresh safety feature that already compliments an extremely race proven design. Komodo worked very closely with a professional designer on the Pro Racer glove to retain many of our proven safety features. As you can see in the pictures, we were able to retain the same palm, but instead of using the KNOX SPS system, we are incorporating stingray. Stingray is nothing new as it's been in use for many years, just like Kangaroo has been used for years. The difference is that Komodo is able to use the both stingray, Kevlar and kangaroo in combination and keep the price point at a level that is reasonable and acceptable for the club racing community. As mentioned, you can never be content with your position, so we also refined the fit on the Pro Racer even further. We also designed new TPR moulds for a more custom look and continue to use commercially available Carbon/Stainless steel knuckle moulds. Our customers have complimented the new look and also have told us it's our best fitting glove, yet. That in itself is quite exciting since many of our customers have told us our last generation K-FX glove was the best fitting glove they

have ever worn. So, take a few moments to study the new Pro Racer glove and you will see it's heritage from the Meso and K-FX glove along with a few new additions for a completely new look – and feel! Take comfort knowing that you have access to a glove that uses all the technology you can find in MotoGP, now available to the public for under $200.00!

Eagles Canyon Raceway Toy Run by Komodo Gear

2011-03-20T19:13:00.008-05:00

December is a great month in North Texas, because it is mostly sunny and mildly cold, but not freezing. Eagles Canyon Raceway is a fantastic race track about an hour north of Dallas and they were having their annual Toy Run scheduled early in December. Because the weather is typically tolerable in early December, we expected a pretty solid turn out due to good weather. On this particular Sunday, it was a beautiful morning as the sun was breaking the horizon at 6:30 am; unfortunately, it was 31 degrees outside! That makes for an extremely cold day in anyone's book. Nonetheless, we finished packing the truck and reviewed the list of essentials before leaving for

Eagles Canyon. As we drove further north, we noticed the winds were picking up and the temperature was now into the high 20's. Ouch.

When we arrived at the track, we were thinking this Toy Run may not happen; after all, it was now bone cold with winds pushing 20mph. The track would be like riding on an ice cube; there was no way any tire would find any grip on such a cold surface. As we were entering the track, we were surprised to see that several had camped out the night before in anticipation of a great day. You have to love their spirit!

it” of giving. It was humbling to know that so many children are in need and comforting to see that many children would also benefit. I have found that motorcyclists over the years have always been willing to go out of their way for a good cause. I also applaud Eagles Canyon and their staff for organizing such a su

ccessful turnout and championing a noble cause.

As the day got under way, we were fortunate to chat with several new riders and also catch up with existing customers. A hot topic was our new Pro Racer Gloves a

nd Racing Leathers! The riders were trying them on and we had a lot of good feedback on the new product line. One of them had recently tested our Sport R/T 2 piece leathers the hard way and showed us the damage (or lack of) to the suit and gloves. It's never fun to hear about customers crashing, but it sure is rewarding to know that Komodo's products keep them safe when they do need them! We were able to get some good pictures and even a video testimony from them. Speaking of crashing, the track was so cold prior to 11:00am that several bikes were falling over in the paddock because they were losing grip. No one was getting hurt, but the bikes were really struggling to find adequate grip. Thankfully, after lunch the sun was at full peak and the track did warm

up allowing riders to get on the track and ride without further incident.

We noticed at this track day how incredibly smooth everything went. The Track Marshall, Joel Sadau, was in charge and we noticed that bikes were getting in and out the track quickly. The ambulance never moved and it was obvious the track day was going along quite well. Our hats off to Joel and his team for being organized. On another note, we bumped into a few old timers who are actually legends in the sport; Craig Gleason and Ottis Lance. Ottis, better known as “Otter” is a local, who also raced in the late '80's with Kevin Schwantz, makes most of the track days, but we haven't seen Craig in years! Craig brought with him a restored GSXR 7/11 and it was track ready! What a cool bike as we are talking “OLD SCHOOL -GSXR”; but it was still a very nice bike and looked like a lot of fun to ride. If it were just a little warmer....

All in all it was a great track day as all the riders brought a toy and a can of food, no one was injured and a few local legends showed up to enjoy the day and hang out. Komodo and Island Racing Services were in full swing with customers and we all want to everyone who participated. We also wish all of our friends and customers a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing everyone in 2011!

We were surprised to see that several had camped out the night before in anticipation of a great day. You have to love their spirit!

Once we found our place to park and unload, we went inside to see there were at least 60 people just hanging out and all had brought toys for kids along with a can of food. It sounds cliché, but only in America do you still see this “spirit” of giving. It was humbling to know that so many children are in need and comforting to see that many children would also benefit. I have found that motorcyclists over the years have always been willing to go out of their way for a good cause. I also applaud Eagles Canyon and their staff for organizing such a successful turnout and championing a noble cause.

As the day got under way, we were fortunate to chat with several new riders and also catch up with existing customers. A hot topic was our new Pro Racer Gloves and Racing Leathers! The riders were trying them on and we had a lot of good feedback on the new product line. One of them had recently tested our Sport R/T 2 piece leathers the hard way and showed us the damage (or lack of) to the suit and gloves. It's never fun to hear about customers crashing, but it sure is rewarding to know that Komodo's products keep them safe when they do need them! We were able to get some good pictures and even a video testimony from them. Speaking of crashing, the track was so cold prior to 11:00am that several bikes were falling over in the paddock because they were losing grip. No one was getting hurt, but the bikes were really struggling to find adequate grip. Thankfully, after lunch the sun was at full peak and the track did warm up allowing riders to get on the track and ride without further incident.

Face Book Contest Winner Joel Sadua - Komodo Gear

2011-03-20T12:22:00.005-05:00

Joel Sadua is this month's Komodo Gear winner! Here is Joel on his 2001 Honda RC51 at Eagles Canyon Raceway. Joel has a number of aftermarket improvements on this track ready RC51: Two Brothers full race exhaust with carbon canisters, Michelin Power One race tires, reworked forks with Race Tech springs/internals, Hot Body race plastics, EBC HH race pads, Steel Braided brake lines front and rear, 520 chain conversion and after market gearing by Renthal. Big thumbs up to Joel for wearing the old school Ceno 2 piece leathers at the track. Joel knows his gear and also is Komodo Gear's pic of the month!

Motorcycle Crash Customer Testimony Ceno Mesh Jacket & Ceno Street Gloves

2010-12-13T09:39:00.004-06:00

I am an avid street rider with numerous track days under my belt.
This is a testimony for other motorcycle riders to learn from - wear your gear!

...Not long ago I was riding my Honda RC51 on the street that day.
Conditions were good.

I accelerated through 3rd gear and was somewhere close to 90 mph and the throttle stuck!
Trying to slow the bike, I had applied the front brake and the front end tucked and I
went down on the left side.

I slid on the asphalt for approximately 300 feet and as the bike passed me sliding, I thought this cant be good for me or the bike. The bike bounced off the post of the guard rail and broke the front rim.

I jumped up and went to get the bike out of the road.

I got to the bike and picked it up and moved it to the side of the road and rested it there.
A nice couple sat with me until Terry (my wife) that was riding in the group could retrieve the tow vehicle.

The quote of the day, " Dude! You're alive."

Thanks to Komodo Gear, the Ceno Mesh Jacket and Ceno Street Gloves I was wearing saved my life. I walked away - can't say that about my bike .

About the gear, the mesh jacket took a real beating on the forearms - they slid on the asphalt the whole time and the mesh gave way due to heat and abrasion (as expected), but the jacket held together and the CE armor stayed where it was supposed to; I didn't suffer any injury besides a strawberry on my forearm from the pounding. The gloves absorbed a lot of abrasion - everywhere - including the knuckles. The hard plastic on the knuckles and fingers did grind down (not all the way) and my hands are injury free as well. The jacket and gloves are toast, but I have no road rash and will always were quality gear.

Joel Sadau

Motorcycle Winning and Gear - Komodo Gear

2010-12-13T09:33:00.002-06:00

Opie Caylor gives Komodo Gear his testimony track side at Barber International Raceway at the WERA GNF 2010. Opie knows what gear is required to WIN, that's why he's been racing in Komodo Gear since 2007.

TRACK SIDE AT THE W.E.R.A. NATIONALS - BY LEE SCHWARZENTRAUB

2010-12-13T09:10:00.007-06:00

TRACK SIDE AT THE W.E.R.A. NATIONALS - By Lee Schwarzentraub

One of the most “defiantly different” characteristics of KOMODO GEAR is our trackside presence at club races. KOMODO GEAR was created to develop products specific to the needs of club racers and privateers, and to take that technology to the street. The company was started by racers and KOMODO is not happy unless we are at club races interacting with our customers and “hanging out” with our friends.

The 2010 season for the WERA Nationals began in March outside of Savannah, Georgia and ended in October outside of Atlanta with stops nationwide in between, and KOMODO was there! Why do we do it, well selfishly, because it is fun, and mostly because we are committed to supporting club racing and “being there” if a racer needs protective gear to “get back on the track”!

Racing is an addictive sport. But, the addiction is not only to the adrenalin rush of competition on a motorcycle approaching speeds of 160mph, and taking corners holding the bike up with your knee at over 100 miles an hour; it’s also to the friendships and acquaintances forged over years of sharing the love of the sport and helping each other overcome adversity and celebrate victory! I never cease to be amazed, and my heart warmed at the sight of fierce competitors helping each other get in a race, by loaning parts, tools or working side by side to fix a bike. KOMODO is proud to say that due the kindness of the racers and their families, we have become a part of that wonderful community!

Being a part of club “racing” is not only an honor, but it gives KOMODO a unique perspective to the needs of the amateur racer. Winning, of course is important, but being at work on Monday must also be taken into consideration.

That is the reason KOMODO was started. Motorcycle racing did not need another “leather company”, but it did need one that was dedicated to the needs of the club racer and privateer. Amateur racers and semi-pros need the best protection possible at the most reasonable price. Over the years, KOMODO GEAR has proven that our products not only give the best protection possible, but they do it race after race. A KOMODO suit is NOT a one crash suit! A “torn up” suit not only requires the use of precious “racing funds” to be used to get it fixed, but it can end your racing weekend. And even a cursory comparison of a KOMODO suit to other suits will show that the quality of components and construction cannot be matched from a value perspective. Most of our customers do not make their living from racing, so we at KOMODO, make sure that “if you race on Sunday, you can be back at work on Monday”!

Something else about being part of the “racing community”; the products we build, are not sold to “faceless consumers”, but to our friends and people we see every month. Such a reality is a responsibility we at KOMODO take very seriously. Be assured, you guys have become our friends, and like you, we take care of our friends.

2010 has been a great year. Considering the economy, sales have been good, praise the LORD. But what have really made the year great, has been the new friendships we have made and the existing ones we have deepened this year by being trackside. Thank each of you, not only in the WERA organization, but in all the racing venues throughout the United States for you kindness and hospitality that has made the “KOMODO GUY” feel welcome and part of the group!

Lee Schwarzentraub

Motorcycle Customer Testimony - Komodo K-FX Gloves

2010-12-13T09:04:00.003-06:00

I would like to thank you for making a quality product. I have a pair of Komodo K-FX Gloves that have been crash tested twice w/ absolutely no damage to my hands. I had a 50 mph lowside on the street a few months ago & all I received was a slight grinding down of the palm sliders. This past Saturday at Texas World I had a 110 mph highside. I slid over 50 feet. The gloves have a slight rub mark on one palm & the sliders are all ground down pretty good. I had a pair of Komodo Ceno's that I sold to get the K-FX because of the additional armor in the wrist & the palm sliders.

Sincerely,
Michael Capps

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2010-08-13T14:55:00.000-05:00

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Interview with Danny Kelsey - Motorcycle Podcast

2010-08-04T21:57:00.006-05:00

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2010-08-03T08:04:00.000-05:00

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Michelin Track Day Motorcycle Race Tire Power One

2010-07-30T06:05:00.004-05:00

Michelin Track Day Tire
Michelin has announced the new Power One race tire for motorcycles.
Let’s get acquainted with the new Power One as it utilizes a host of new technologies, we’ll start with here with “2CT” tech, the Power One employs what Michelin calls MRSE (Michelin Racing Synthetic Elastomers) compounds combined with HTSC (High Tech Synthetic Compound) resins. The idea is that Michelin’s particular mixture of compounds is aimed at providing fast warm-up times while offering great grip characteristics.

Another technology is the new NST (Near Slick Technology). The minimal tread patters covers only 5% of the tire’s surface, which really means that the tire is 95% slick, which maximizes the rubber patch ensuring outstanding contact with the road. Michelin claims the resulting traction helps facilitate lean angles approaching 60 degrees, which is incredible since these lean angles were not obtainable for the general riding public a few years ago.

However, these tires were designed as track day tires and for road racing. They are not optimal for everyday street use because they need to generate sufficient heat to accomplish maximum grip. In addition, they are not going to be ideal for wet riding conditions as the 95% slick pattern will only make wet weather riding a true white knuckle experience. Also, the will not last in terms of mileage; these tires are meant for winning races or making fast laps around a closed racing circuit (track day).

So, to sum it all up, the new Power One incorporates a new dual-compound technology in one tire. The hardest compound of rubber hardness/grip is found in the center. The softer compound is on each side of the tire where you need it the most for traction at extreme lean angles. These new Power One tires change the game when it comes to performance. Check the out at www.komodogear.com for a wide selection and great prices – with free shipping!

High Quality Motorcycle Race Leathers Customer Review

2010-06-17T17:58:00.007-05:00

A customer review of Motorcycle Race Leathers From Komodo Gear.

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Motorcycle Podcast Interview - Komodo Gear

2010-05-19T10:32:00.004-05:00

Komodo Gear travels to Auto Club Speedway In California and interviews Motorcycle Racer Ray Thibedeau. Ray tells Komodo about how his season started and what he thinks of the his new motorcycle K-FX Race Suit

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Motorcycle Crash Testimony - 130mph Aftermath

2010-03-23T07:19:00.003-05:00

Motorcycle Crash Testimony - 130mph Aftermath

Komodo Gear sponsors Ty Howard for the 2010 race season

2010-03-15T17:03:00.003-05:00

For Immediate Release: March 15, 2010.

Komodo Gear sponsors Ty Howard for the 2010 race season

Komodo Gear, makers of motorcycle leathers and racing apparel, will play a significant role in Ty Howard’s success this year. Ty Howard will be wearing the full lineup of racing apparel: K-FX racing leathers, K-FX race gloves and FX race boots for the 2010 season.

Ty Howard commented on how the deal finalized, “For years Komodo gear has proven to be the most protective and stylish gear on the market. I'm really excited about having Komodo join my KTM factory backed team for the 2010 racing season...” Komodo Gear and Ty Howard have been in close communications on product development to provide racers with what they need to be successful at the race track. Komodo Gear and Ty Howard will be keeping the public updated on their success via Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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Komodo Gear would like to thank Ty Howard for the opportunity to partner with him this season. According to Wayne Wilder, Vice President of Sales, “Komodo Gear and Ty Howard have been working together as partners for a number of years; Ty and Komodo share the same vision for safety and performance; “we have worked closely with Ty for several seasons and are pleased to see our relationship grow”.

For 2010, Ty Howard will be racing in the CMRA race series and select AMA racing events.

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Evolution Racing signs on with Komodo Gear for 2010

2010-02-17T08:37:00.002-06:00

Evolution Racing partners with Komodo Gear for 2010 by Komodo Gear

For Immediate Release: February 17, 2010

Evolution Racing partners with Komodo Gear for 2010.

Evolution Racing is proud to announce Komodo Gear Leathers as one of their sponsors for the 2010 racing season. Komodo Gear, makers of motorcycle leathers and racing apparel, will play a significant role in Evolution Racing's success this year. Riders Ray Thibedeau and Josh Mosley will be wearing the full lineup of Komodo Gear racing products for the season.

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Team owners, Cindy and Jay Schroeder, related how the deal came to fruition, "promoting the pilots safety, is first and foremost." Since then we have been working hard at providing racers with what they need to be successful at the race track. Komodo Gear and Evolution Racing will be keeping the public updated on their success via Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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Komodo Gear would like to thank Evolution Racing for the opportunity to partner with them this season. According to Lee Schwarzentraub, Vice President of Operations, "Komodo Gear and Evolution Racing share the same vision for safety; "we have worked closely on the needs of the team and are pleased to see our efforts become a reality". Komodo Gear wishes everyone at Evolution Racing a very successful season.

For 2010, Evolution Racing will be racing in the CCS Southwest and WERA West race series.

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Motorcycle Drag Racing - Nicklas Morey

2010-01-26T22:33:00.001-06:00

In this video, Niko Morey launches his GSXR 1000.

Niko is a Factory Sponsored rider of Komodo Gear.

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