Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader - June 2008 - (Page 46) SPECIAL FEATURE STORIES BIKER OF THE MONTH Improving the Ride Klaus Huenecke Can Make Your Cycle Handle Better By Mike Brown K laus Huenecke began his motorcycle life state-of-the-art gas shocks featuring carbon-coatmodestly in Germany with the purchase ed rods. EPM can also match shock lengths of a humble Heinkel scooter back in from 250 mm up to 420 mm in 10 mm incre1966 for the US equivalent of $ 25.00, but his ments and can also custom design shocks to fit journey ultimately led to an extensive collection just about any cycle, rider and intended of motorcycles, many known for tire-shredding purpose. EPM carries many different types of performance. From this historical perspective it shocks and is a distributor for Hyperpro, Wilbers, seems fitting that the soft-spoken mechanical and Y.S.S. EPM will also repair, rebuild or servengineer from Northeim would currently own his ice your old shocks if they are the kind that can own business, EPM Performance Imports in New be taken apart for service. Jersey, a company specializing in suspension components to keep your motorcycle, from Ariel Changing Times to Zundapp, firmly on the road and under complete control. Shock technology, Klaus explained, has “Are you interested in the vintage aspect or come a long way since the days your vintage do you want performance?” Klaus said he would motorcycle rolled out of the factory door. first ask a customer inquiring about new shocks Actually, he thinks the same can be said for confor an old motorcycle. Listening to the question temporary motorcycle enthusiasts. spoken with a German accent created a strong “The rider is more sophisticated today,” Klaus sense of authority, almost imparting a doctor-like said of the expectations and experiences of quality one feels compelled to accept at face modern motorcyclists, people who are now much value. Very quickly it becomes readily apparent less willing to accept sub-par performance. that pronunciation has nothing to do with “Thirty, forty years ago people would have just expertise. The astute explanations he provides as accepted it, and if you wanted to do something, it relates to motorcycle suspension systems maybe the product wasn’t available.” Today, reveal a deep however, Klaus can direct understanding obviously riders to a wide grounded in physical selection of suspension science and riding alternatives. experience. After a customer Klaus continued to details what’s desired in explain that once a custerms of use, Klaus said tomer’s riding preference further questions lead to and conditions are made more intelligent choices. clear, he can guide a Knowing the rider’s customer to the right weight, the kind of bike, choices, ranging from and current problems all economy stock aid in the selection If you ride a motorcycle, Klaus Huenecke can help you make it ride replacement right up to and handle even better. He is shown above with a Y.S.S. shock, process for the best shock. one of many suspension components EPM Performance Imports has available. 46 JUNE 2008 I WALNECK’S CLASSIC CYCLE TRADER® I WALNECKS.COM http://WALNECKS.COM
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