I'm Cody Cooper. We're here previewing the 2019 Honda race team.
So for the 2019 season I'll be managing the team and riding in the MX1 class.
The team has Wyatt Chase riding the MX2 class this year.
Moving over from riding to managing the team has been so much easier for me
with all the great sponsors we have.
Our sponsor are people that we want to use so it's easy dealing with them.
Got a lot of old sponsors on board and some new ones.
One of our major sponsors is Motul Oils.
Those guys are fantastic and their product is second to none.
We use their whole range, from engine oils, fork and shock oils,
filter oils, chain lubes, to cleaning products.
Globally, Honda and Motul have a strong relationship
and here in New Zealand we're proud to keep that relationship going.
So we're with Renthal this year.
We've added this sprockets and chains,
already using their bars and grips as it comes on the standard Honda and we love their bar.
We've picked up the chain and sprocket deal because of their quality and durability.
Hinson is another big sponsor with clutch components.
We use their baskets and their clutch springs, because they got a lot more feel
off the starts and a lot more feel around the track.
We got Works Connection.
They do all our clutch perches, radiator braces, start device controllers.
We use the Works Connection perch and lever as the pull works really good with our clutch package.
We use the radiator braces also because of their strength.
The last thing you want is a bent radiator so that's why we run their brace.
I've always used the Works Connection start device as it's reliable.
It's not gonna break on the line for you.
We chose Yoshimura because it's a bolt-on part and it gives us a lot more power,
and a lot more over-rev. The engine on the Honda is so good that all we have to
do is bolt on a muffler system and the power is perfect.
This year we continue with Dunlop tires.
I believe in their product, that's why we went that direction.
I like the Dunlop tire because of its sidewall grip.
They got a lot of traction and they last long too.
My favourite tire is the mid-soft out of the whole range as that tire you can use pretty much anywhere.
We're using Talon hubs and Excel rims again.
I've used them for a number of years just because of their added strength
and they've never let me down.
This year on the 450 I'm running M-Spec suspension.
I love how my bike handles as they put me out of my comfort zone
and made me try new stuff and the bike's working better than ever.
Having a good suspension company is critical if you want to go fast,
and M-Spec have really got my bike dialled in.
Wyatt has his own suspension setup,
but outside of that we all run the same products.
This year we're using EZE Clamps.
I like using the EZE Clamps, because they reduce the harshness in my hands,
and a little bit more bling on the bike always looks good.
We're using Twin Air filters because it gives us the most airflow and better performance.
DRC is on board again with their foot pegs and radiator hoses.
We use the DRC radiator hoses because of their durability and they look awesome too.
And the DRC foot pegs have lots of traction on the bottom of your boot.
We use Vortex Ignition Systems.
It's a simple and reliable system that gives us good performance.
The bikes are running awesome, but they're also looking awesome too with Un4seen Decals.
I love working with Un4seen, they do a great product,
easy to work with, and your stuff always turns up on time.
So if you want your bike to look trick, then give those guys a call.
And as always we're using Dr. Trim seat covers again.
I use him because of the grip I get out of their seat covers and their quality.
So if you need a seat cover he's the man to talk to.
Outside of these awesome sponsors we run Genuine Honda Parts.
Our engine internals, brake pads, disks, radiators, all standard.
The bikes are looking awesome and we do too,
so thanks to all our sponsors that protect us.
Alpinestars, Bell Helmets and 100%
Being safe and having good gear is really important to us,
so we are really happy to have these brands on board.
Our stands, matts and toolboxes are all supplied by Matrix Concepts.
Thanks to the guys at Iron Force for building our awesome race trailer.
You'll be seeing it at all the races this year.
To fight for the championship the bike has to be the total package.
We're very lucky that the Honda is so good out of the crate
and with the help from our sponsors,
we feel like we have a couple of winning bikes.
So thanks everyone on board.
We're looking forward to a great 2019 season.