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~~Happe~ningS~in Mo~torcyc~ling Wild Wesl's Vigilante Gunfire Wild West Motor Company recently announced the release of its newest wide-tire model, the Vigilante Gunfire. The Vigilante Gunfire boasts a 280/35-18 rear tire, an 1ST (integrated support technology) strutless fender, inverted fork, billet-aluminum wheels and brakes, and an incredibly low 21-inch seat height. Wild West has been designing and manufacturing motorcycles since it's founding in 1995 by mechanical engineer and CEO Paul Seiter. "We've been hard at work over the last decade engineering, building and refining some of the most exotic motorcycles in the world," Seiter says. "Our strength lies in our ability to design and manufacture many of the major components of our motorcycles in house. This means that we can dictate the motorcycle's overall style and performance, rather than being limited simply by what is available from existing industry suppliers. " The use of a Baker RS D (rightside drive) transmission enhances the Vigilante Gunfire's handling by balancing the motorcycle's center of gravity. The transmission drive pulley is switched to the right side, giving the belt and tire adequate clearance without the need to offset the drive train. "Riding deep inside a Vigilante Gunfire, just 21 inches off the ground, gives you a whole new perspective on motorcycling," Seiter says. Wild West's proprietary 1ST strutless fender's advanced design includes a hidden mounting system. The system actually eliminates traditional fender struts and does away with unsightly mounting points found on typical strutless fender applications. Although the Vigilante Gunfire's rear fender appears to be magically floating under the seat, it is actually substantially stronger than conventional steel fender designs. The proprietary carbon-fiber sandwich core construction creates a fender that is incredibly rigid in every direction. Each Vigilante Gunfire is hand crafted by highly skilled technicians using only the best components. The fully polished S&S I I I-cubic-inch V-twin engine (also available in 117- and I24-cubic-inch) is assembled in-house with computer-balanced flywheels. The beefy handlebars feature an integrated speedometer and LED indicator lights for easy reading. Aircraft-style braided oil lines and chrome hardware are indicative of the attention to detail found throughout every Wild West motorcycle. For more information, log on to the company's website at www.wildwestmc.com. Prince of Peoria Six-time Grand National Champion Chris Carr earned the title Prince of Peoria by virtue of his 13 Grand National wins at the famous TT in Peoria, Illinois. Here, Carr clears the famous Peoria jump aboard his 600cc TT bike. Between 1988-96, Carr also added seven 600cc National titles to his collection of Grand National titles. 92 APRIL 20,2005 • CYCLE NEWS