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Motorcycle Parts Manufacturers Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Retailers
  • Akrapovic.net - Your premier source for Akrapovic exhaust systems in the USA.

  • Arizona Motorsports - The place I usually end up buying from, because they are in Arizona (faster shipping) amd they price match! Great customer service too.

  • Kneedraggers - One of my favorite starting points to see what's available. OK prices.

  • Solid Performance - Got my CRG levers here. They are actually based in San Francisco, but they don't have a retail storefront (yet) so I'm listing them here. They have access to some of the more esoteric / racer-oriented product lines that you won't find in some of the more mainstream shops.

Local San Francisco Bay Area Shops / Services
  • Hare Racing - The place to take your bike to for service, major or minor. Very nice folks, very professional. Get your bike dynoed on their state-of-the-art Dynojet Dyno 250. Highly recommended.

  • Bobby Keith / CycleFinish - Bobby Keith is well-known in the Bay Area for his custom paint work on race bikes, track bikes, and street bikes. His turnaround time and attention to detail are unmatched. Whether your ideas are big or small, Bobby can help you turn them into reality.

  • Scuderia West - It's rare to find a motorcycle shop that truly cares about its customers, and shows it. This is one of them. Scuderia West stocks an extensive line of riding apparel (including Alpinestars, Dainese, and others), helmets, and accessories. They are also an authorized dealer for Aprilia, KTM, ItalJet, MZ, Kymco, and have a great selection of pre-owned motorcycles. On top of all these, they have their own in-house garage for your service needs.

  • Aftershocks Suspension - Highly respected suspension specialists. Get your forks or shock rebuilt, resprung, and revalved here.

Track Day Organizers / Schools / Listings
  • TrackdayCentral.com - Searchable listings of motorcycle track days, racing/riding schools, racing events, organizations and venues around the country.

  • Keigwins At The Track - A first-rate operation, run by Lance Keigwin of Hare Racing. Gourmet catered lunches. Currently oranizing track days and 2-day classes at Thunderhill, Infineon, Laguna Seca, and Buttonwillow.

  • Zoom Zoom Track Days - I tried Zoom Zoom for my first Infineon track day, and came away extremely impressed with the way they run things. Great people, great instruction. They currently hold track days at Thunderhill, Infineone, and Laguna Seca.

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