Welcome to CMX
We just returned from a weeklong trip to visit our “go to” company, SKINZ PROTECTIVE GEAR in Paynesville, MN. Our mission was to work with their team members to create some CMX-X production parts. On Wednesday we traveled from Paynesville to Minnetonka to a specialized company with large scale digitizing capabilities. They used (very expensive) laser scanning equipment to capture the front of the CMX-X in drawing files. From those files, the design engineers at Skinz will create models that we will look at and make changes that will result in the finished product. Vacuum forming molds will be built on a 5 axis routing machine and Skinz will vacuum form our body parts for us. This is the process that will take place to create the body work (side panels and hood) for the CMX-X.
While this was going on we were also busy designing a killer minimalistic seat, under-seat bag and the Air Frame Running Boards, all of which are unique to the CMX-X. I am very happy with the progress that we made while working at their brand new, state of the art facility. It is totally amazing how much is done in house at Skinz.
We also had a 3 way meeting on Friday with Jake Anderson, owner of Raptor Performance Shocks. We tested Raptor Performance Shocks this past spring and found them to be the best shocks we have ever ridden. All CMX-X’s will come standard equipment with Raptor Performance Shocks with remote reservoirs with 20 position clickers that actually do something when you adjust them.
We do have some pictures that the professional photography team (also Skinz team members) took while we were there. We will post them soon. We plan on having a complete CMX-X ready to show in Puyallup October 15th and 16th. We also plan on attending the show in SLC the following weekend October 21st and 22nd.
