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Bad Old Days?" I hear you ask. "You mean the bad old dayswhen we saw annual double digit business growth and salesflowed like milk and honey? They were 'Bad' days?"

Well, yes they were. Unsustainable growth is always bad growth, regardlessof the percentages involved, and our case, and that of many other discretionaryleisure Dollar spend industries, the growth we "endured" to 2006 wasunsustainable on so many levels.

This isn't new news of course, and I am far from the only person to point tosuch blindingly obvious common sense - but hindsight is a tricky lens throughwhich to judge the past, and at the time we here at AMD were among the onlymedia types (especially media types) to be preaching cautionabout where the market was headed.

In a media industry whose independence is compromised bynot wanting to burn the hype that pays the bills, the motorcyclepress and wider financial and news media were almostcompletely silent in terms of there ever conceivably being therisk that the party could come to an abrupt end.

It was "King's Clothes" syndrome - but the parents camehome unexpectedly early, and my, how the party crashed, andhow naked everybody looked!

What is happening to us now, the growth we areenjoying rather than enduring, just needs to be judged realistically andseen for what it is. At this time the growth in the motorcycle industry,

most but not all parts of the industry, and most but not all parts of the world, iscertainly modest by historic percentage standards, and definitely still fragile interms of macro-economic terms.

Yeah, yeah - I hear what you're saying - "Bradley is on his soap box again,turning out all the same words but just in a different order!" Well, given that weare emerging into an era in which our businesses are being conducted in anenvironment in which there certainly is a very "different order of things"informing market growth, too right, I am on my soap box again!

I think having been the lone siren voice counselling impending doom whenthe milk and honey flowed kind of buys me that right!

Here is a startling fact - at present the rate of growth in new motorcycle sales,including at Harley and Polaris, and even in the modest low single digit growthmany (but far from all) of our businesses are enjoying, is out-stripping widereconomic growth.

Now sure there is "low hanging fruit" as delayed spending starts to find itsway into dealership cash registers, but while the wider economic forecasts remain

as marginal as they still are, nobody had better bet the farm on growth yet!Low single digit returns on investment may not be sexy, but they are

sustainable and, in truth, are the natural economic order of things, especially fora niche market that depends on subjectivity rather than need.

Nobody 'needs' a custom air-cleaner as such, nobody 'needs' to be able togo fast enough to be a ticket magnet - but 'needs' and 'want' have neverbeen easy bed-fellows. While the former is definable, the latter is the

product of an abstraction that can be nurtured, sure, but never again should ourindustry allow itself to get into a position of dependency on it.

That the 'custom' motorcycle market will continue to take a gradually largerslice of overall motorcycle sales is apparent - the emerging competition between

Harley-Davidson and Polaris Industries' Victory and IndianMotorcycle offerings will do much to galvanize consumers in theyears ahead, and the likes of the Japanese big four, but above allthe opportunities that the 'custom' motorcycle market may offer,is not going unnoticed by the likes of Triumph, BMW and Ducati.

Competition between OEs will stimulate growth, even if it isby taking sales from other sectors of the motorcycle riding andownership experience.

However, how much of that growth will trickle down into theaftermarket, and in what timescale, remains to be seen. Some will,for sure - indeed some already is, but the 21st century motorcycle

manufacturer looks to its own accessory programs as a primary income (andabove all profits) source, and no longer treats it as icing on the cake.

So the competition that aftermarket parts designers and manufacturers nowface is way different to the near vacuum that informed the explosion that startedin the late eighties, and started, don't anyone forget, in a riding environment thattwenty years earlier had been characterized by owners who were rebellingagainst extraneous accessories, clutter and weight on their rides-of-choice.

Ours always has been an industry defined by paradox, and it will need to beso again in the future if 'want' is to again emerge as being as bankable as theneed for staples has been - a need that has been our sustenance since the marketpeaked in 2006, and one that nobody should again allow themselves to bediverted from, or else the farm could well end up on the block again.

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EBR partners with Le Mans forOEM parts distributionERIK Buell Racing (EBR) hasannounced that it has selected PartsUnlimited of Madison, Wisconsin, andParts Europe of Konz, nearTrier, inGermany as its distribution partnersfor all EBR spare parts, with thedistributor handling order processingand parts fulfilment for EBR’s dealernetwork.

“We selected the LeMans Group asour distribution partner because oftheir highly automated operations,strategically located warehouses andexisting relationships with so many ofour dealers. They share our customersatisfaction focus and have areputation for providing a fast andfriendly service in support of thehighest quality products.

"We simply want to make partsordering and stocking as efficient aspossible for our dealer network, andensure that the rider has the industry’sbest possible support team,” said ErikBuell.

“This relationship is a new chapterfor our business as we are nowexpanding our business model tosupport OEMs. We are excited that EBRrecognizes our market value and welook forward to our new relationship,”said Fred Fox, Chairman of LeMans.

ERIK BUELL RACINGEast Troy, Wisconsin, USATel: 262 642 1627 [email protected]

Victory 'Magnum' tourer features 21" front wheelVICTORY has begun releasingdetails of its 2015 motorcycleline-up with the launch of a newmodel – the Magnum.The motorcycle manufacturingsubsidiary of Polaris Industriesis following aftermarket trendsin the Bagger market with thelaunch of its Magnum as thenew model features a 21in frontwheel and a rear end that is 1inlower than other Touringmodels in the company’s range.This change also provides a25.7in seat height, claimed tobe the lowest in its class. Further evidence of followingconsumer led trends can beseen with the inclusion in thecustom painted fairing of sixspeakers, capable of deliveringa claimed 100 watts of soundfrom the bike’s high-

performance audio system.Victory is also offering a set ofaccessory saddlebag audio (as aseparately available option) tocomplement the fairingspeakers.Taking the custom idea to itsnatural extreme, Victory isequipping the Magnum with afull range of color-matchedparts. The rear fender closeouts,saddlebag hinges, dash andradiator shroud are all paintedto match the rest of the bike’sbodywork. As with other motorcycles in theVictory range, the Magnum ispowered by the Freedom 106/6package 106ci air-cooled V-twinmotor and six-speed overdrivetransmission.

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CARB Compliant S&S tuned induction system S&S Cycle has confirmed that ithas received California AirResources Board (CARB)executive order D-355-12,which allows the company tolegally sell, and for riders touse, the S&S Teardrop aircleaners and single bore tunedinduction systems on all H-Dmotorcycles equipped withsingle bore fuel injection.

The Teardrop air cleaner kitsare available in a chrome finishto fit ‘08-up Touring, ‘09-up Tri-Glide, ‘11-up Softail CVO,’91-up XL and ’93-’13 Big Twinmodels, and in wrinkle blackfor ’91-up XL and ’93-’13 BigTwin use.The S&S Cycle single boretuned induction kits forelectronic throttle control fit

‘08-up Touring, ‘09-up Tri-Glideand ‘11-up Softail CVO models(does not fit on S&S 58mm or64mm throttle bodies, S&S58mm or 66mm Throttle Hogs),and can be ordered in a choiceof chrome, wrinkle black ornatural finishes. There are alsoversions in chrome for use withthe stock Delphi (single bore)fuel injection fitted to 01Softail models and all ’02 andlater models.

S&S CYCLEViola, Wisconsin, USATel: 608 627 1958 [email protected]

Slingshot three-wheelerannounced by PolarisPOLARIS, the parent company of bothVictory Motorcycles and IndianMotorcycles, is celebrating its 60thanniversary by releasing details of anew vehicle. The company is describingits new Slingshot as a three-wheelroadster.

“Slingshot was designed to deliverhead turning exhilaration on twodimensions,” said Mike Jonikas, VP ofSlingshot. “First is the exhilaration thatyou can see, hear and feel while ridingin Slingshot. Second is the exhilarationyou feel when people turn their headsto stare at Slingshot’s unique andexotic styling.”

The Slingshot has two wheels at thefront, behind which is side-by-sideopen air seating for two. The Slingshotis powered by a 2.4-liter, dual-overhead cam engine and a five-speedmanual transmission, all of which iscarried in a steel spaceframe that ismatched to an aluminum swingarm,with final drive being via a carbon fiberreinforced belt.

Drawing on its motorcycle heritage,Polaris has equipped the Slingshot

with electronic stability and tractioncontrol, three-wheel anti-lock discbrakes, and LED taillights, while fromits ATV range is has taken key safetyfeatures such as forged aluminum rollhoops and three-point seat belts.

Polaris will be offering two versionsof the Slingshot; the base modelfeatures titanium metallic paint, 17inalloy wheels upfront, and an 18in

wheel in the rear. The premium modelcalled Slingshot SL features red pearlpaint, larger 18in forged aluminumwheels upfront and a 20in wheel in therear, and a blade windscreen for wind

protection. It also features a mediaconsole with a 4.3in LCD screen, back-up camera, Bluetooth integration anda six-speaker audio system. www.polarisslingshot.com

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INDIAN Motorcycle has launched theall-new Indian Roadmaster and Scoutmodels as it continues to expand theline-up of motorcycles for 2015.

Originally produced from ‘47-‘53,the Indian Roadmaster has beenreintroduced to the Indian range as apremium touring model.

“It is truly a privilege and an honorfor our team to be a part ofmotorcycling history in designing andreintroducing the Roadmaster, whichhas such a legendary reputation as theking of luxury touring bikes,” said Steve

Menneto, VP of Indian Motorcycle.“The heritage, quality, craftsmanship,performance and standard features onthis bike are simply unmatched in theluxury touring segment.”

The 2015 Indian Roadmaster hasbeen designed to be capable of two-uptouring with expansive, easy-accessstorage for extended rides in virtuallyany weather condition. The integratedand weatherproof storage has a

capacity of nearly 38 gallons spreadacross dual hard saddlebags that havea quick-release capability and aremovable carpet-lined trunk.

Rider and passenger comfort iscatered for by the power adjust Horizonwindscreen, leather heated seats withindividual controls and high/lowsettings, adjustable airflow lowerfairings that also feature additionaleasy-access storage, heated gripsfeaturing 10 temperature settings andadjustable passenger floorboards,while electronics on the Roadmasterinclude a tire pressure monitoringsystem, cruise control and LED lighting.The integrated infotainment systemoffers AM/FM/WB, optional XM andfeatures communication, navigation,media device, telephone and Pandoraintegration, and there is Bluetoothcapability for hands-free multi-deviceconnectivity.

Like other motorcycles in the Indianrange, the Roadmaster is powered bythe Thunder Stroke 111 engine, a 49-

degree, air-cooled V-twin, mated to asix-speed overdrive transmission.

Joining the Roadmaster in the 2015Indian Motorcycle line-up is the newScout.

Claimed to be the lightest machinein its class with a wet weight of 558lbthe 2015 Indian Scout is powered byan all-new proprietary liquid-cooled69"/100hp v-twin. Created from aclean sheet design, it features a chassisdesign that is made up of a lightweightrigid cast aluminum frame coupledwith a low 25.3in seat height.

“Over the course of 30 years ofcountless innovations, racing wins,world records and industry firsts, theScout earned its reputation as aversatile, multifaceted bike thatappealed to just about every rider andriding style,” said Steve Menneto. “Ourdesigners and engineers have takenthat heritage and those characteristicsand fused it into the 2015 IndianScout.”www.indianmotorcycle.com

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Küryakyn hires VP of Product DevelopmentPETE Amenda has been namedVice President of ProductDevelopment at Küryakyn as thecompany introduces its NXT 25program. NXT 25 recognizes 25years of design and manufactureof motorcycle parts andaccessories and reflects plansfor increased growth andproduction over the next 25years. Vision, Forge, Affect… these arethe hallmarks of Küryakyn's NXT25 program. After leading thedesign and manufacturing ofaftermarket parts andaccessories for the motorcycleindustry for the past 25 years,Küryakyn plans to accelerateinto the next 25 years andbeyond. Product line expansion,an aggressive rally schedule,increased advertising and a hostof other initiatives have alreadybegun, including some strategicstaffing. Leading this charge isthe addition of industry veteranPete Amenda to the team.Amenda joins Küryakyn fromS&S Cycle where he was VP ofMarketing and responsible fordeveloping a tactical growth

plan that saw selected segmentsgrow more than 15 percent in anotherwise flat market. His careerhas spanned three decades inboth OEM and aftermarketbusinesses covering retail,general management, channelmarketing and strategicplanning, Area Manager forHarley-Davidson and VP ofMarketing and PortfolioManagement for CustomChrome.“For a product-driven companylike Küryakyn, bringing Pete inwith his skillset, background andpersonality, we will see asignificant impact in the growthand culture of our company onmultiple levels” said CompanyPresident, Holger Mohr. “It’s alsonot every day you get thechance to intertwine a life-longpassion into your everydayroutine, but he is a trueenthusiast as well. We have theperfect candidate for this critical

position with Pete.”"Küryakyn believes motorcyclesaren't simply a means oftransportation, but rather arepresentation of a person’svery identity," said Amenda. "Icertainly agree with thisphilosophy and really lookforward to working with thecreative minds on this team tohelp accelerate Küryakyn'scontinued growth for the next25 years."Amenda’s hiring is the first in a

series of planned appointmentsas Küryakyn actively seeksproduct designers and engineersin the R&D department,marketing and creativepositions, and looks to fillopenings in sales, accounting,admin, IT and purchasing.

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Road Glide returns for 2015

AHEAD of the launch of its full2015 model year range Harley-Davidson has announced thereturn of the Road Glide to thecompany’s motorcycle line-upwith the introduction of theRoad Glide and Road GlideSpecial for the new model year."Road Glide has always had anincredibly passionate following,which is why its return to themodel line-up is exciting for ourcustomers and our company,"said Matt Levatich, Presidentand COO of Harley-DavidsonMotor Company. "With ProjectRushmore technology, intuitivefeatures and great new styling,we're delivering an improvedride for the Road Glide faithfuland the many others lookingfor more cool Project Rushmoremotorcycle options.""The Road Glide has alwaysbeen a bike for a rider who'scut from a different cloth, aperson who wants to make astatement as they chase thefreedom of the road," saidMichael Goche, ProductPlanning Manager. "This newmodel respects that spirit whileoffering a significantimprovement in aerodynamicand ergonomic comfort, LEDlighting and the full suite ofProject RUSHMORE featuresthat have been such a huge hit

with touring riders around theworld."With a shape that wasdeveloped through wind tunneltesting, the new frame-mounted Road Glidemotorcycle fairing features atriple splitstream vent that isclaimed to significantly reducehead buffeting, while providingcomfortable airflow around therider. It also houses the DualDaymaker Reflector LEDheadlamps, and centered in theinner fairing is the color screenof a Boom! Box 4.3infotainment system controlledby twin joysticks located on anew swept-back handlebar. A Twin Cam 103ci V-twin enginepowers the Touring bike, whichfeatures One-Touch hardsaddlebags, cruise control,easy-to-read gauges, adjustableair-ride rear suspension andnew ergonomic hand controls.For the Road Glide Special, theFactory has added the premiumBoom! Box 6.5GT infotainmentsystem with touch screen andGPS navigation, Reflex linkedbrakes with ABS and hand-adjustable low-profile rearsuspension. In addition theinner fairing is also painted andfeatures hand-appliedpinstriping.www.h-d.com/roadglide

Tucker Rocky partneringwith Rockford Fosgate

ROCKFORD Fosgate, a specialist inhigh-performance audio systems, hasannounced a partnership with TuckerRocky that will see the distributor carryRockford’s Powersports product line inthe Biker’s Choice catalog.

“Rockford Fosgate has been arespected and sought-after leader inthe mobile audio market for decades,”said Aaron Whitney, Biker’s ChoiceSegment Manager. “Its dedicatedpowersports products fall right in linewith our customers’ needs and theirlifestyle as a whole. We are lookingforward to offering the RockfordFosgate line through our Biker’sChoice catalog.”

“We are excited to have ourmotorcycle-specific products, such asour new Harley-Davidson ‘Direct Fit’motorcycle audio systems and our newRFBTAUX Universal Bluetoothstreaming adapter, available throughsuch an exclusive and widely

respected distribution partner asTucker Rocky,” said Bill Jackson,Rockford President and CEO. “Withtheir extensive dealer network,multiple warehouse locations, andfocus on customer service, TuckerRocky is well suited to offer Rockford’sproducts. We believe that thispartnership will make our motorcycleaudio gear more accessible toenthusiasts looking to improve theiraudio system’s performance.”

TUCKER ROCKYFort Worth, Texas, USATel: 817 258 [email protected]

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Crusher performance divisionlaunched by Küryakyn

KÜRYAKYN used the 74th Sturgis Rallyto launch its latest development – theCrusher performance division.

“2014 marks our 25thanniversary,” said Küryakyn PresidentHolger Mohr. "We have started thisnew division as one of the first stepsin following the initiatives we’ve laidout for our next 25 years. Wrappingour years of proven customer service,design innovation and customerloyalty around a truly performancededicated team is a powerful thing.”

Crusher products that debuted inSturgis include the American madeMaverick 4in slip-ons and 2-into-2exhaust systems. The Maverick slip-ons are available in chrome with black

tips or all black, and feature high-flow,louvered core baffles, which areclaimed to be maintenance free andnever need repacking. Maverick slip-ons are offered for use on ‘95-’14Electra Glides, Road Glides, RoadKings, Street Glides, Tour Glides andTrikes. For use on Softails, the Maverick2-into-2 full system has the samelouvered core baffles, while finishoptions are chrome or black ceramiccoated mufflers with embossedstainless steel bands and blackceramic coated billet aluminum tips.The system fits '86-'14 Softail models(except '08-'11 FXCW/C, '13-'14 FXSBand '13-'14 FXSBSE)www.crusherperformance.com

AVON Tyres has introduced 13new 15in to 21in sizes for itsCobra tire line designed forthe cruiser, touring and custommarket. Each new Cobra AV71and AV72 size will soonreplace the corresponding sizein the existing Venom tire line.“The Cobra is an incrediblywell designed touring tireoffering the best in style,longevity and performance,”said Ken Warner, VP ofMarketing, Avon Tyres. “It’sperfect for touring and custombikes, and handles well in avariety of conditions.” The Cobra, which is said to beultra quiet, incorporates sporttire technology for quickhandling, stability and long life,which the company says makesthe tire "perfect for touring."The company states that thetire’s special construction,unique ‘snakeskin’ sidewall, andaggressive tread pattern makethe Cobra "tough enough forheavy loads while offering great

performance and style." Extrawide custom sizes are alsoavailable, as well as ninewhitewalls.

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SPARTAN is the name of the newindependent rear suspension trikeconversion being offered by MotorTrike for the Harley-Davidson Softailfamily of motorcycles from ’94onward. The launch of this new modelmarks the 12th IRS trike conversion tobe offered by the company.

“Our customers requested that wedesign and develop an IRS for theSoftail family. They had expresseddisappointment in what was availableto them in the market and asked us toconsider bringing our suspensionexpertise to the Softail family,” said

Motor Trike President Jeff Vey. The company’s IRS features unequal

length upper and lower control arms,which are combined with patented airsuspension (complete with onboardcompressor) and Progressive coil overshocks to offer 4in of travel.

Motor Trike’s bodywork incorporatesthe standard Harley-Davidson taillightsinto the body, which includes a fourcubic foot capacity trunk with hiddendoor hinges, interior light and 12vpower outlet.

Optional extras available for theconversion include front end rake kit,

parking brake, mechanical reversegear, color matched paint, trailer hitch,trailer wiring harness and trailer withcomplementary styling.

The conversion is designed to fit ‘94and newer models of the HeritageSoftail (FLST), Heritage Softail Classic(FLSTC), Softail Deluxe (FLSTN) andthe Fatboy (FLSTF).

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AEROMACH produces a widerange of parts and accessoriesfor Victory motorcycles, andwhen Polaris publicly releasednew Indian motorcycles,Aeromach owner Paul Aikenacquired a Chief Classic with aview to accessorizing it. “The first thing I noticed on thetest ride of the new bike wasthe lack of a heel shift lever,”said Aiken, “and many riders,especially those coming offHarley-Davidsons, wereaccustomed to shifting upthrough the gears with theirheel.” This oversight on Indian’s partled to Aiken developing a heelshifter for Indian motorcycles.Demand was so high for thepart that the delivery timestretched to six weeks. To meetthe demand, a second CNCmilling machine was added toproduce the parts more quickly.Once the parts are machinedthey are hand- polished andchrome plated, adding fourweeks to the production time.“We had a waiting list of over150 heel shifters at one point,

and we were running themachines all day long just tomeet the demand. It tookIndian Motorcycles until Augustof this year to release theirversion of the shift lever, butdemand for the Aeromachversion remains high. Ours fitsthe floorboard better andallows riders more room tomove their feet around on thefloorboards. We even got anorder from an IndianMotorcycle employee becausehe likes our version better,”Aiken reported.Following the debut of the2015 Indian Motorcycle line atthe Sturgis Motorcycle Rallyand the release of the newIndian Scout, Aiken said: “Wehave another blank canvas todesign parts for and we arelooking forward to makingparts for the Scout as soon aswe can get our hands on one.”

AEROMACH USA Charlotte, North Carolina, USATel: 704 599 [email protected]


Rick’s set to celebrate20th anniversaryRICK's Motorcycles, the Harleydealership aftermarket parts businessin Baden-Baden, Germany, will becelebrating its 20th anniversary withits 10th Open Day event over theweekend of October 3rd – 5th, 2014.

A key attraction over the weekendwill be 35 Harley-Davidsons availablefor demo rides including new 2015models, while there will also be a stuntshow featuring H-D stunt professionalRainer Schwarz, and the opportunityto see inside the custom workshops.

Rick’s Harley-Davidson-based,

high-end Customs are in demand allover Europe, and Rick’s custom partshave a worldwide reputation for style,performance and reliability.

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PLATINUM Air Suspension wasfounded by Oscar Sanchezwhen he began working on acustom bike project anddeveloped his own air ride

system. Others saw the work he’d doneon his bike and the improved ride, andasked him to work on their bikes too.So in 2004 Oscar went into business full-time building his air ride systems underthe name of Platinum Air Suspension.

As the company grew Oscar employed Mike Ferris totake care of sales and assembly, in effect doublingthe workforce, and when in 2007 the opportunity tobuy the business became available, Mike took thestep of becoming the owner rather than anemployee. Under Mike’s control Platinum AirSuspension moved from Santa Fe Springs, addedstaff, and is now turning over almost a million dollarsa year as it services 600 dealers worldwide withfitment options that cover not only H-D but alsoVictory, Indian and Boss Hoss, and also street andcustom applications.

One of the company’s bestselling packages is its‘Bleed Feed’ system, with which the rider can controlboth ride height and rebound. The system iscontrolled by positive pressure at all times and caneasily be adjusted at the flip of a switch for completecomfort for the rider’s weight or road conditions. The

Bleed Feed system includes air cylinders machinedfrom 6061 T-6 billet aluminum, air-control valve,DOT- approved 1⁄4in line and fitting, plus switchharness, air compressor, hardware and line cutter.

The Bleed Feed is not the only system in thePlatinum Air Suspension line-up and also offers theSimple system, which features the same high level ofcomponentry as the Bleed Feed, but does not offerrebound control. However, users are still able to

Owner of Platinum Air Suspension

Mike Ferris

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Today it is common to find air suspensionsystems on motorcycles, even as OEMequipment, but one of the forerunners inthe market is Platinum Air Suspension.AMD takes a closer look at the Fullerton,California based business to discovermore about the company’s history andproduct development

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control the ride height through pump and releasepressure. The most popular of the Bleed Feed kits isthe unit designed for use on FL Bagger models, andlike with all of Platinum’s products, there is a widechoice of finishes on the shocks. As standard there isthe option of chrome, polished, powder coated orsatin finishes, and by special request powder coatingin the specific color choice of the customer.

It could be argued that the wide range of choicesmade available by Mike for his customers is one ofthe reasons that he has been able to grow his market.Today Platinum Air Suspension makes 80 percent ofits sales to the domestic and Canadian markets, withthe balance being made up with exports with aparticular emphasis on Australia, Germany andFrance, though Mike is keen to explore new marketsand offers dealer direct sales, and while it has anonline store the company prefers to retail via itsdealers.

Dealers are then able to benefit from the constantproduct development undertaken by Mike and histeam at the manufacturing plant in Fullerton,California. While the business constantly monitorsthe changes made to bike models year-on-year bymanufacturers in order to take in changes toschematics, specifications and even the necessaryspace for the onboard compressors, Platinum alsooffers a custom build service for when a stockapplication is not available or applicable.

It is not just individual customers that have takenadvantage of Platinum Air Suspension’s customprogram. Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation has tried variousair ride systems over the years before it tried aPlatinum kit. The team at Bagger Nation was soimpressed with the system it received from Platinumthat it now has its ‘Lay’d Out’ kits made specifically

for it by Platinum. The exclusive design for BaggerNation is the lowest traveling shock made by thecompany, and goes from 12.25in extended to 9.75indropped, offering 2-1⁄2in of travel.

It is development work such as this that drivesPlatinum Air Suspension and has done for more than10 years, which gives an insight into how thecompany is set to continue to grow in the future asit expands its product line and international markets.

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Mike Ferris the owner of Platinum Air

Suspension (left) with company R&D

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E Junior Lithium chargerDELTRAN, the owner of the Battery Tender brand, has

launched the Battery Tender Junior Lithium, which is a batterycharger programmed specifically for lithium iron phosphate(LifePO4) batteries.

The Battery Tender Junior Lithium charger is a Californiaefficiency compliant, high-efficiency 12v @750 mA chargerthat provides the correct lithium specific five-step chargingsequence ensuring peak performance from Lithium batteries.

Deltran supplies the Battery Tender Junior Lithium with afive-year warranty.

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Patriot Series WheelsRC Components’ 2014 product range includes thenew line of Patriot Series wheels, which have beenreleased to commemorate the services of the USA’smilitary men and women, and the company hasmade a commitment to contribute up to $25,000 toselected Veterans Service Organizations within thenext 12 months.The budget conscious Patriot Series wheel line-up

features three designs, Sniper, Eagle and Trigger. ThePatriot Series of wheels range in size from 16in to26in and are available in a choice of chrome orEclipse black finish. Matching brake rotors, aircleaners and drive pulleys are also available.

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BDL Pulley BELT Drives’ newest introduction is its billet rear wheel pulley.CNC machined from 6016 billet aluminum, the pulleys aregear cut for durability and performance. Two designs areoffered, Classic Mesh patternand Spoked, with the choice ofchrome or black with accent cutfinishes. The pulleys aremanufactured for use on ’00 -12H-D applications.

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V-TWIN Manufacturing says its non-foamingMotor Shop oil has been proven tosignificantly reduce wear and viscositybreakdown because of its advancements inoil technology. It features a high-grade ofdetergent to provide cleaning power andengine protection, extending engine lifeand resistance to thermal breakdown.The full synthetic oil provides outstandinglevels of fuel economy and meets SAEspecifications and warranty requirementsfor gasoline engines. Motor Shop oil is available in 20-50W fullsynthetic, 20-50W synthetic blend, 50Wheavy duty, 60W heavy duty, 20-50W heavyduty and transmission/primary lube. Oil issold in cases of six one-quart bottlesdesigned for easy pouring and storage.

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PAUGHCO is manufacturing a line of baseclamps and associated gauge top mountingbrackets under its Yankee Engineuity brand.

The product range includes precisionmachined, direct replacement assemblies forvirtually any stock or custom application. Theline also includes a D.I.Y. universal base platethat can be modified to meet mostrequirements. The universal plates are sold inraw aluminum to fit 1in and 1-1⁄4in bars. The Yankee Engineuity chrome gauge

mounts come in sizes and styles for stock,VDO, Digital Dakota, AutoMeter and other gaugeswith diameters from 1.9inup to 3-3⁄8in.

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JAYBRAKE, a house brand of SuperTrapp Industries,now has new grips and J-FL forward controls.

The JayBrake J-FL forward controls are machinedfrom a combination of aluminum and steel, andmount to the bike in the stock position, using theOEM pivot points and master cylinder. The forwardsfit ’09 onward Baggers, with or without highwaybars. JayBrake is offering the controls in black orchrome finishes, and matching pegs and grips areavailable.

The JayBrake grips are machined from billetaluminum and have rubber inserts. Cable throttle orthrottle-by-wire (TBW) versions are available, all in achoice of polished, chrome or black finishes.

SUPERTRAPP INDUSTRIESCleveland, Ohio, USATel: 216 265 [email protected]

JayBrake grips and forward controls


WILWOOD'S latest rotor introduction is its line ofnew Satin Series stainless steel discs for Harley-Davidson applications. Available in brushed naturalsatin stainless or and black satin e-coat finish therotors are suitable for production and customs bikesusing ‘08-present H-D OEM dimension front brakecomponents.

The Wilwood rotors are precision ground forsmoother braking, and the proprietary finishingprocess on select stainless alloy provides a high-techfinish stopping power. The new exclusive black satinrotors have the added benefit of enhanced corrosionresistance and uninhibited pad bedding.

Satin series rotors can be used as a direct OEreplacement with factory calipers, or can be coupledwith Wilwood GP Series calipers.

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'Mason jar' brake lightFIGURE Machine’s new product release is its Masonjar brake light. As the name suggests, the light is builtaround a Mason jar, which is used as the light’s lens.The machined aluminum body holds the lens in placeover a cluster of 48 dual-density LEDs, to allow bothrunning light and brake light operation.

Designed to be mounted to Figure Machine’s lineof tag mounts, the Mason jar brake light includes amounting bracket that can also be used in custominstallation applications.

The unit is available powder coated in a choice ofglossy or matt black as well as blonde silver.

FIGURE MACHINEManassas Park, Virginia, USATel: 302 353 [email protected]

New forgedbillet wheelsfrom Ridewright RIDEWRIGHT Wheels, well known for itsspoked wheels, has announced two newadditions to its line of El Camino forgedbillet aluminum wheels; the Warrior and theTurbine. The two new wheel designs aremanufactured using aircraft quality 6061 T-6billet aluminum and supplied with a fulllifetime structural Ridewright backing, anda choice of polished, chrome, black powdercoated or painted finishes. As with all Ridewright wheels, the Warriorand Turbine feature the company’s exclusivethree-piece modular hubs, so riders can taketheir favorite Ridewright wheels and putthem on a new bike by just changing thehub ends. Ridewright also offers a selection ofmatching rotors and pulleys with fittings forHarley-Davidson, Indian and Victoryapplications.

RIDEWRIGHT WHEELS Anaheim, California, USATel: 714 632 [email protected]

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SUPERTRAPP is making its True Duals for Baggermodels available in chrome or black, with bothoptions featuring full length heat shields that protectthe pipes and keep the rider’s and passenger’s legscool. The full length heat shields are 2in for ’85 – ’08models and 2.25in for ’09 – ’13 models.

The True Duals headers give riders the option ofadding a variety of SuperTrapp or Kerker slip-ons, andthe options include SuperTrapp Stout 4in slip-ons,Kerker Stout 4in slip-ons, SE Series, Kerker slip-ons,Internal Disc Series, Megaphone Series, FatShots orMean Mothers slip-ons.

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Latest parts selectionfrom W&WW&W Cycles is continuing to expand its range ofreproduction parts for older model Harley-Davidsonsunder its Cannonball label. The latest re-introductionis a lock that was originally offered as an accessoryin the ’20s and ‘30s. Permanently mounted to thebike’s forks, the stainless steel bar swivels from itshome position and through the wheel and is thenlocked in place preventing the wheel from turning.Two versions of the lock are available to fit OEMSpringer forks and W&W Springer forks.

The old school parts theme continues at W&WCycle with the stocking of the Vintage Custom LEDhinged mini taillight. Based on the design of factorytaillights again from the ‘20s and ‘30s it has a hingebetween the lamp body and license plate bracket forangle adjustment. Rather than using a conventionalfilament bulb, the taillight houses a 12v LED for bothstoplight and license plate illumination, and is E4approved.

From the Biltwell line of products W&W Cycles isnow carrying the company’s Grenade and Javelinmufflers. Both designs are available in black powdercoat or chrome, TIG welded and supplied with aremovable perforated steel baffle. The Grenademuffler fits 1-3/4in head pipes, has a straight profileand is 26.5cm long. The tapered Javelin also workswith 1-3/4in head pipes and is 23cm long.

One of the more up-to-date products stocked byW&W Cycles is the range of RSD products whichincludes a line of mid-controls. When installed thecontrols move the rider’s feet 1in up and 1in back,while also being 1-1/2in narrower than the OEMcontrols for improved cornering clearance. Thecontrols feature foot pegs with race style pivots andutilize the OEM rear master cylinder and shift lever.Made to fit ’04 and later Sportsters the billetaluminum controls are available in Contrast Cut orBlack Ops finishes and can be used with the RSDSlant 2-into-1 exhaust system.

W&W CYCLES AGWürzburg, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)931 250 61 [email protected]

W&W’s Cannonball fork lock is a reintroduction ofa ‘20s and ‘30s accessory for securing the frontwheel

The Vintage Custom taillight mixestraditional design with modern LEDtechnology

Biltwell’s Grenade muffler has a removableperforated steel baffleThe Javeline muffler from Biltwell fits 1-3/4in

head pipes and is just 23cm long

Roland Sands Design mid-controls move the rider’sfeet up and in for increased cornering clearance

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MOTORCYCLE Storehouse is continuing to expandits product line, and among the latest additions to itsrange is the Arlen Ness windshield trim for useon 2014 Touring models. The trim pieces, which coverthe transition of the screen to the fairing, areavailable in a selection of styles (Beveled, Deep Cutand Slot Track), and in a choice of chrome or blackmachined anodized aluminum.For riders looking to add to the Old School look of

their bikes, Motorcycle Storehouse is offering clothcovered wiring. A reproduction of the wiring thatwas once used, it is suitable for restorations orcustom builds. The wiring is available in four colors,black/white, red/white, green/white andyellow/white, and all are sold in a 25ft roll. The singlewires have a 3mm outside diameter with a 1.5mmdiameter/1.8mm² copper wiring strand(approximately 18-gauge), making this wiringsuitable for virtually all on-bike applications, with theexception of electric starters. The Old School parts selection at Motorcycle

Storehouse continues with its stocking ofPerformance Machine’s Universal Vintagebrake calipers. The calipers, in chrome, plain clearanodized or black anodized with a contrast cutmachined finish, have the look of a classic two-pistondesign, but are in fact a four-piston unit.The 'Vintage Ribs', as part of the styling of the

caliper body, are designed as reinforcing ribs todecrease flexing, improving brake feel, giving bettercontrol and to aid cooling. The bodies, or caliperhalves, are CNC machined from one-piece billet bar,and have a design that is symmetrical and cantherefore be used left, right, front or rear, and withthe appropriate separately available bracket for ‘84-‘99 or ‘00-‘14 H-D models. Moving away from retro-inspired parts,

Motorcycle Storehouse has the new Super Radius2-into-2 exhaust system from Vance & Hines.Like the company’s Big Radius pipes, this systemfeatures 220-degree, 2-1⁄2in diameter plasma cutheat shields to help prevent visible blueing. The keydifference with this exhaust is a larger mufflerdesigned to give lower sound levels with bigger,103ci up, engines and the use of a special PowerChamber which then connects front and rear headpipes to maximize low-end power.The baffle is not removable, but it does have an

insert that can be installed or removed to tune thetone of the bike. The headers come with the new Vance & Hines

'Super Bung' design, which allows use of the exhauston models with 18mm, 12mm or even without O2sensors. Available for most Softail, Dyna and Touring

models, the Super Radius are offered in black ceramicor chrome plated finishes.

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Vance & Hines Super Radius pipes build upon thesuccess of the company’s Big Radius exhausts

For use on restoration projects or Old Schoolbuils, this cloth covered wiring is said to combinemodern specification with vintage looks

The Performance Machine Vintage brake caliperhas the look of an old two-piston caliper but thestopping power of a four-piston unit

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LOVE Jugs is claiming to produce the the world'smost powerful cooling system for Harley-Davidsonmotorcycle engines.

Love Jugs’ patented design is such that the twinelectric fans are carried in housings that match thelook of the rest of the bike. The fan bodies aremanufactured from aircraft quality stainless steeland polished to a mirror finish, and the motors arewater proof. The system is said to offer twice the

cooling of competitor systems with the result beinglower engine operating temperatures, meaning lessstress on the engine and lubricants.

HAMMERHEAD ENGINEERINGDelray Beach, Florida, USATel: 561 499 [email protected]

OWNERS of H-D Touring models now have aneven greater choice of exhaust optionsfollowing the launch by Firebrand of itsDouble Down slip-on mufflers. The Double Down slip-ons have 1-3⁄4in tailpipes, covered by 2-1⁄4in heat shields leadinginto 2-1⁄2in muffler bodies. Tucked under thebike’s saddlebags are four mufflers featuringthe proprietary ‘Quadradical’ end treatment.Combined with Twincore baffle technology,developed specifically for this product, theDouble Downs are said to deliver a deepmuscular sound and optimum performance. Firebrand’s Double Downs work with OEM

and most aftermarket head pipes, and fit allHarley touring models manufactured since‘95 (the slip-ons do not fit with extendedbags or skirts).

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Arlen Ness bags and brakesARLEN Ness continues to expand its range of Baggerparts, and the product line includes the company’sangled saddlebags, which feature an angled cutdesign to the base to offer the look of extended bagswhile providing cornering clearance.

The injected molded ABS angled bags have a 5instretch compared to stock, which allows them tocompletely cover the bike’s mufflers. While the bagshave cut-outs for dual exhaust applications, block offplugs are available separately for customapplications with single exhaust or no exhaust exits.

The bags are sold singularly and require both leftand right bag ordering.

It is not just bodywork that can be upgraded withparts from the Arlen Ness catalog, the company alsohas a range of brake upgrades including Big Brakefloating rotor kits. The over-sized rotors are said tooffer a minimum of 30 percent more stopping powerthan factory sized rotors. The kits, which utilize thefactory brake caliper and brake hose, are offered with

15in rotors for Dyna, Softail and Sportster modelswith 19in or larger front wheels and with 14in offsetrotors that are specifically designed for all Touringmodels ‘00-up with 17in and larger front wheels.Each kit includes an over-sized floating rotor andbillet brake caliper adapter and necessary hardware.

Victory owners can also upgrade their bike’sbrakes with the addition of 15in Big Brake rotor kits.Like the H-D specific versions the Victory Big Brakerotors offer more leverage and therefore morestopping power, while at the same time dissipatingheat more effectively than the factory rotors. Thedesign of the floating rotors in the kits, which includebillet caliper adapter brackets and hardware,

matches factory Cross Country/Cross Road factorywheels.

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DRAG Specialties Seats has once again expanded itsrange, and the line-up now includes a ‘Chopped’ one-piece solo style seat. The seat is designed to look likea two-piece unit, but both seat pads are mounted ona pan. Available to fit ’00 - ‘05 FXST and ’00 - ‘14 FLSTmodels (except FXSTD, FLS, FLSTN, ’07 - ‘14 FLSTF and’08 – ‘11 FLSTSB), the seat features solar-reflectiveleather in the seating area with automotive-gradevinyl used for the sides, except the pillow style, whichuses automotive vinyl in the seating area. Smoothpillow or flame stitch styles are available. For use on Victory’s ‘10-‘14 Crossroads and Cross

Country models Drag Specialties Seats has lowprofile touring seats available with built-in backrests.Filled with flexible urethane foam, the seats use anABS thermoformed base, which is carpeted to protectthe bike’s finish. The seats include an EZ Glide Ibackrest that is removable to make room for

passengers. Mild Stitch, Crusade, Pillow and FlameStitch styles are available.The Scorpion solo seat by Drag Specialties Seats

has been designed with custom applications in mind.The matching front and rear seats have foam-injected interiors to keep rider and passenger

comfortable, and feature black vinyl coverings witha distinctive Scorpion stitch pattern. The seats fitcustom/rigid frame applications.Another new product from Drag Specialties Seats

is a solo seat with optional EZ Glide II backrestsystem. The seats are made with solar-reflectiveleather and automotive-grade vinyl to reduce thesurface temperature by as much as 25 degreesFahrenheit, feature a flexible urethane foam interiorfor maximum comfort, and are compatible with EZGlide II backrests (sold separately). They come withtwo mounting nuts and a leather fender bib for aclean installation. Matching rear pillion pads are alsoavailable in two sizes. The seats are available in arange of styles for all ‘08-‘14 FLHT, FLHR, FLTR andFLHX models.

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Mild Stitch, Crusade, Pillow and Flame Stitchstyles are available on the low profile Touringseats for Victory’s Crossroads and Cross Countrymodels

The Chopped seat looks like twoseparate units, but both padsshare a common seat pan

This Drag Specialties Seats solo seat option for FLmodels is compatible with EZ Glide II backrests

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New clutch options from RekluseREKLUSE has released two new clutchoptions for Harley-Davidson Big Twins.They are the TorqDrive manual clutch andEXP auto-clutch.The Rekluse TorqDrive clutch is engineeredto meet the demands of high performancemotors, while also offering a lighter clutchaction. In order to achieve this Rekluse

has developed a clutch pack, which it calls‘rEvolutionary’, that takes a traditionaleight steel plate and nine friction plateclutch pack configuration up to a 15 steelplate, 15 friction plate, and onespecialized thick friction plateconfiguration. This increase is said toprovide more torque at the rear wheel,

which is especially effective for highlytuned motors.The second option from Rekluse is its newEXP auto-clutch. Once installed thecompany states that riders can come to acomplete stop in gear and acceleratewithout touching the clutch lever. Themanual action of the clutch lever is stillfully functional at any time, if desired, forshifting and taking off.

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CUSTOM Chrome International (CCI) has followedthe Motor Company’s Project Rushmore bikes withthe release of specific windscreens from Windvest.The new screens are said to create a smootherairflow 3 to 4in taller than standard windscreens. TheWindvest screens fit ‘14 FLHT/X models and areavailable in 4in black, 4in gun smoke, 6in light smokeor gun smoke, 7in light smoke or gun smoke, 8in lightsmoke or gun smoke, 9in light smoke or gun smoke,and 10in light smoke.For the rear of the bike CCI has a line of stretched

saddlebags available. Constructed from highstrength fiberglass, the bags are primed and readyfor paint and include custom fit liners with Velcrofasteners for easy removal for cleaning whenneeded. The stretch saddlebags will accept all OEMstyle ‘93-‘13 lids and latch assemblies. For those that do not have stock lids and latches,

CCI has them available separately. Like the bags theCCI lids are made from fiberglass and fit all ’93 -‘13OEM hard bags as well as most aftermarketsaddlebags.The CCI saddlebag lid latches and mounting kit

includes both left and right side complete latchassemblies, locks and keys, wear plates, mountingbrackets, fabric tether, lid gaskets and all hardwareneeded to install them. The kits work with HarleyOEM ’93 -’13 Touring models and most aftermarketsaddlebags.

An item that is being exclusively distributed by Custom Chrome International is UltraCool’s oil cooling system. The system is made up ofa 17-row heat exchanger, with two IP55 rated fans,aluminum custom oil filter adapter and 304 stainlesssteel braided hoses. A built-in thermal switchautomatically turns the fans on at 210 degrees tomaintain engine temperature, and the adapterfeatures a silicone coated gasket and a six-boltpattern for a leak free install.

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New lines from CCI

CV Performance choke bracketCV Performance continues to introducetuning parts and improvements for H-Dcarbs with its latest product launch – achoke relocation bracket. It has beendesigned to offer easy access to the chokeknob, while giving the carb and engine aclean, custom look.CV Performance’s choke bracket moves theCV carburetor choke knob from the stocklocation on ’90 -‘06 Big Twin or Sportstermodels to the top of the carb. It is madefrom stainless steel and includes stainlesssteel mounting hardware. While the bracketworks with aftermarket air cleanerassemblies, it will only work on the stockplastic air cleaner assembly if the backing ismodified.For large touring style fuel tanks the

supplied hardware (long screws, nuts)allows for the bracket to be mounted on theunderside of the cover hole tabs to lowerthe bracket and knob height. Mounting in alower position may require the use of ashorter Sportster style choke cable.

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RSD Slant slip-ons forTouringROLAND Sands Design has released a new versionof its Slant slip-on muffler, which has been createdspecifically for use on H-D Touring models.

Inspired by racing designs, the Slant slip-ons for’95-’14 Touring models are sold in pairs and can beused on bikes fitted with saddlebags with extendeddrop skirts, and feature the signature RSD badge.Available in a choice of chrome or matt black, bothversions feature a carbon fiber end cap.

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BikeMaster toolsTUCKER Rocky, under its BikeMaster brand,has released two new workshop tools. Thefirst is the BikeMaster bead breaker.Constructed from heavy-duty steel, the 27inlong tool provides the leverage to easilybreak tire beads. The breaker featurescomfortable, no-slip grips and jaws thatopen up to 7-3⁄4in for larger tires. The BikeMasterSuper Siphon is aself-priming siphonclaimed to move4.5 gallons perminute through 5-1⁄2ft of hose,which is resistant to gasoline or any otherhazardous chemicals and is finished with a 1 ⁄2in brass tip.

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Wunderkind forwardsWUNDERKIND, the custom component brand ofGerman parts specialist ABM, has introducedforward controls for use on the Fat Bob Dyna model.

The forwards from Wunderkind are CNCmachined from billet aluminum and feature a rangeof adjustments. The reach on both the gear and brakepedals can be altered and the footpegs feature

up/down and fore and aft adjustment, and also foldfor cornering clearance.

Wunderkind’s controls are finished with‘BLACKPearl’ anodic oxidation, and buyers have thechoice of black or silver inlays.

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Gaskets for stock oil pumpsfrom Viola V-TwinVIOLA V-Twin, the line of service parts forstock engines from S&S Cycle, now includesoil pump gaskets for Evo engines. Recognizing that Evolution engines havenow been around for 30 years, Viola V-Twinhas started stocking Cometic oil pumpgaskets for 1984 to 1999 Evolution engines,and is making the gaskets availableindividually and as gasket kits, andcombined with selected S&S components asmaster rebuild kits for stock oil pumps. The gasket kits and master rebuild kitsmake it easy to get all the parts neededwith a single part number order. The masterkit includes gaskets, seals, check ball andspring, relief valve and spring, keys andretaining rings. The master rebuild kits are also available aspart of a Viola V-Twin Complete Service Kitcontaining either quickee pushrods orrocker box gaskets.

VIOLA V-TWINViola, Wisconsin, USATel: 608 627 [email protected]


Barnett cables and throttle-by-wire extensions BARNETT not only offers a full line of stock lengthand custom length cables for all Harley-Davidsonand Victory models, it also specializes in customlength and one-off cables for any handlebarconversion or custom bike application.

As part of its custom cable service Barnett is ableto offer four different casing types; traditional blackvinyl, classic stainless braid, Platinum Series brightsilver plated braid and Stealth Series black on black(H-D only), and all braided cables feature a protectiveclear coating that is guaranteed not to discolor fromsun exposure.

All 1987 and later Harley-Davidson clutch cablesand Victory clutch cables come standard with highefficiency nylon coated and silicone lubed inner wirefor a smooth pull and reduced lever effort. All cableassemblies, fittings and hardware are made andassembled in-house by Barnett in the USA.

Also available are plug-and-play throttle-by-wireextensions for ‘08 and later FLs in lengths of 8in,12in, 15in and 20in to cover any handlebarconversion. The 20in version has a bare bottom endfor routing through sharp handlebar bends.

BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLESVentura, California, USA Tel: 805 642 [email protected]

Highway bars for2014 SportsterSUPERTRAPP Industries’ newest launchunder the Jardine brand is a range ofhighway bars for use on 2014 Sportsters. Jardine’s highway bar applications useheavy-duty, thick-wall American steeltubing, which is formed into shape beforethe mounting brackets are MIG-welded inplace. Available in chrome or black, Jardinehighway bars are also available to fit avariety of Bagger, Softail, Dyna andSportster models.

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Zodiac expandsproduct rangeZODIAC has expanded its product range with a diverseselection of new products, and first among them arethe Eco-Line extended hard saddlebags. Eco-line manufactures its bags from ABS plastic and

makes them 4in deeper than stock, with the extensioncovering the bike’s exhaust mufflers. The bags, whichcan be used as replacement for damaged stock bags,fit all ’92 – ‘13 hard luggage equipped FLH and FLTseries Touring models, and can also be used on mostSoftail models when paired with Zodiac's separatelyavailable saddle bag bracket kit. With the Adjure LED H4-L30W hi/low LED bulb

Zodiac is making it easier for riders to upgrade to LEDlighting from halogen lighting. The Cree type LEDSused in the Adjure kit are said to give much brighterwhite light than a normal H4 bulb and use only 27Wof power compared to 55W-60W for a conventionalhalogen bulb. The LED bulb fits headlight units thatuse a H4 bulbs with the P43t base with three tabs,and does not fit headlight units with a completelyround P45 base. Zodiac now also has Goodridge Sniper 2 ‘Build

Your Own’ brake lines available. The systemfeatures PC coated PTFE inner lined, stainless steelbraided, micro bore hose and a choice of chrome orblack fittings. Sniper 2 brake lines have an outerdiameter as little as 0.16in, making them suitable forrouting brake and clutch lines through concealedareas such as forks, frames and handlebars. Goodridge Sniper 2 brake line is available in braided

stainless, clear coated braided stainless, carbon lookcovered braided stainless and ‘Pure black’ covered

braided stainless. Once the line has been cut to lengthit can be installed using Sniper 2 adaptors, banjo eyesand straight fittings.Zodiac’s own Tomahawk 1in handlebars are

made to be used on Touring models, specifically ’86-’07 FLHT and FLHX models. The bars can also be usedon ’08 and later bikes if the right side is trimmed by13mm to allow the fitting of throttle-by-wirecontrols. Offered in a choice of black or chrome, thebars, which are slotted for internal wiring, measure36in wide, with a center width of 15-1⁄4in, 10in rise,and 6-5⁄8in pullback.Replacement oil pumps for Twin Cam models

are now being sold by Zodiac. Two versions of the castaluminum pumps are available; one fits ‘99 - ‘05 Dyna,‘99 - ‘06 Touring and ‘00 - ‘06 Softail applications, andthe other is for ‘06 to present Dyna, ‘07 to presentSoftail and ‘07 to present Touring bikes. The newpumps are said to deliver more pressure and volumeon both the oil feed and oil discharge side due to animproved design and 53mm diameter rotors allowingthem to outperform the OEM pump.

ZODIAC INTERNATIONAL BVMijdrecht, NETHERLANDSTel: +31 (0)297 288 [email protected]

Zodiac’s’replacement oilpumps are said tooutperform theOEM part

Goodridge Sniper 2 brake lines areavailable in a range of finishes and

are cut to length before being finished with Sniper 2 fittings


Though designed for ’86-’07 Touring bikes,Zodiac’s Tomahawk handlebars are easilymodified for use on later models

The Eco-Lineextended saddlebagsare 4in deeper thanthe stock bags on FLmodels

/ The Adjure LED H4-L30W hi/low LED bulb is saidto offer brighter whiter light while using lesspower than a conventional halogen bulb

Samson Decibel Killer mufflersSAMSON has designed its new Decibel Killermufflers to allow maximum flow throughthe system to maintain the bike’s peakperformance with reduced heat for therider. The name comes from the fact thatthe mufflers produce a mild 84 dB at idle,which is just above stock sound level. At the

same time there are claimed power andtorque increases of around 20 percent. Offered in chrome or ‘Sinister’ black ceramic

finishes, the mufflers fit ’95-’13 Dresser andRoad King models, and include mountinghardware and removable baffles.

SAMSON EXHAUST Sturgis, South Dakota, USATel: 888 572 [email protected]



TTS Big SpokewheelsTTS now has its Big Spoke wheels availablewith TÜV parts certificate accreditation toparagraph 19, and the wheels can now beregistered at any TUV or Dekra office.Big spoke wheels are offered for all FLTouring models for the front in 17in, 18in,19in and 21in sizes and in a choice of black,chrome or stainless steel.

TTS MOTORCYCLESWesterkappeln, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)5404 6394Fax +49 (0)5404 [email protected]

ACCEL adds StealthSuperCoils for SportsterACCEL has increased its Stealth SuperCoils productline with the inclusion of an option for use on Harley-Davidson Sportsters ‘07-‘14.

First introduced in late ‘13 for H-D Twin Camengines, ACCEL’s Stealth SuperCoils are claimed toprovide quicker engine starting and improved throttleresponse, while hiding all ignition wiring in the headof the self-contained coil pack, eliminating the needfor spark plug wires and creating a clean, custom look.

Each SuperCoil mounts directly to the spark plugand features a cross-functional cast aluminum coverthat also acts as a heat sink, pulling heataway from the cylinder heads.

In addition to the flat black andnatural aluminum finishes, theSportster Stealth SuperCoils areoffered in flat black with polishedaluminum edges.

“The Twin Cam Harley Stealth SuperCoils proved tobe popular. In response to increased demand, we’veexpanded our product applications, and the nextlogical step was to offer them for Sportster owners,”said Jason Ellison, Business Unit Manager for theACCEL Powersports division. “Sportster owners cannow experience the clean look and improvedperformance that the ACCEL Stealth Supercoilsprovide.”

As with other Stealth SuperCoil applications,ACCEL’s system requires no cutting or splicing of the

factory wiring harness. The useof Delphi connectors meansinstallation is a simple plug and

play affair. The coil itself boasts a fasterrise time and higher voltage than the traditionalsystem, meaning the plugs receive maximum sparkenergy and perform even better. As with all ACCELSuperCoils, the Stealth SuperCoils are covered byACCEL’s limited lifetime warranty.

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THE Czech Republic may not be well knownas the home of custom bike builders, butthat doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Onecustom bike builder, who is doing his best tolet the world know what he and hiscountrymen are capable of creating, is TomasTurner, the owner of TMT Moto and builderof T5, the bike that took second place in theRetro Modified class at the 2013 WorldChampionship of Custom Bike Building.

Tomas’ starting point for the build was a ’75FLH. However, one of the bikes onTomas’ ultimate wish list is aBrough Superior

SS100, and so he set about making the humbleShovelhead reminiscent of his dream bike. Given thatthe Brough is a rigid and the Shovel had a swingarmand shock, the first step was to cut most of the frameoff behind the seat post, only leaving the gearboxmounts. The missing parts were then replaced with acustom rigid set-up fabricated in the TMT Motoworkshop. Naturally the stock telescopic front endwith its headlamp nacelle wouldn’t work given thelook Tomas was going for, and his solution was totake it all off and replace it with a one-off Girder

fork. Unlike regular Girder forks, Tomas’design moves the springs at their anchorpoint just below the bars and the lower

Among custom builders thehumble Shovelhead is apopular starting point forbuilds and can be seen inevery type of machine frommild to wild. It was a ’75Shovelhead that providedthe starting point for TomasTurner’s entry into theRetro Modified class at the2013 World Championshipand his eventual secondplace in the class

Written by Duncan Moore - [email protected] - Photography courtesy of Onno Wieringa

mount on the front edge of the lower pivot arms. Onhis forks the springs mount mid-way down the forklegs and then the top of them attaches just under thelower pivot. The fork’s action is then controlled byfriction dampers mounted outside the lower pivots.

To further the ‘30s styling of the bike that Tomaswas creating he built up a pair of 21in spokedwheels, which are shod front and rear with 3in Avonribbed tires that once again add to the old look ofthe bike. When it came to fitting brakes to the wheelsTomas left the front wheel bare and then added acombined rotor and sprocket to the rear wheel. Thisis gripped by a Performance Machine caliper that iscleverly hidden by a race number board on the left ofthe bike.

With the rolling chassis complete the Shovelheadmotor was rebuilt with the only changes being to theinduction and exhaust. The motor now breathes inthrough an SU carb and out again via a set ofstainless steel shotgun pipes, crafted by Tomas.Behind the engine the stock four-speed kickertransmission is used with power being passed by asimple open belt drive. The actual shifts are made viaa suicide shift and a H-D heel and toe shifterconverted to work as a clutch pedal. That pedalassembly is matched by the vintage Harleyfloorboards. The only other controls on the bike arethe internal throttle and a single lever on the ‘bars for

the rear brake. One of the key visual aspects of the Brough’s

design is the long streamlined gas tank, and in orderto create a facsimile of this Tomas modified a ‘50sValor Fydrant fire extinguisher. It now has a cut-outto allow it to sit low on the bike’s frame while stillclearing the engine’s rocker boxes. The rest of thebodywork was then hand-crafted by Tomas includingthe oil tank and rear fender. The whole package wasthen handed over to Robert Ramik and Karel Sima,who took care of the paintwork. The finishing touchwas then the addition of a Lepper leather bicyclesaddle for a true ‘30s look.

The combination of unusual parts, such as the fireextinguisher tank, and popular choices like theShovelhead motor, certainly proved to be a winningcombination for Tomas as he was just a handful shortof votes in order to take the top place in the Retro

Modified class. It will be interesting to see howmissing out on the top prize by such a narrowmargin is a motivator for him to return to theChampionship and try for class honors.

TMT MOTOTachov, CZECH REPUBLICTel: +420 603526979 [email protected]


No motorplate is used with the open belt primary drive tohelp create a vintage look on the bike, which is furtherenhanced with the use of early H-D floorboards

The Girder fork Tomas created for T5is unusual in that it locates the coilsprings below the lower pivot, ratherthan the more conventional pointbetween the upper and lower pivots

One of the most unusualfeatures on T5 is the use aheavily modified ‘50s ValorFydrant fire extinguisher tocreate the look of a BroughSuperior SS100 gas tank

A Lepper leather saddle, originallyintended for use on a bicycle, helps togive T5 a definite ’30s race bike look

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DISTRIBUTORNETWORKCanadaParts Canada

Tel: (403) 250 6247

New ZealandAustraliaPerformance Cycle Wholesale-NZ

Tel: 006493081634

JapanNeo Factory

Tel: 0081432128082

Three Miles Trade Tel: 0081252312811

EuropeCustom Chrome Europe-Germany

Tel: 0049 671 88888 - 0

W&W Cycles-GermanyTel: 0049 931 250 6116

Parts EuropeTel: 0049 6501 9695-2000

Zodiac Int.-NLTel: 0031 297 284 821

USABikers ChoiceTel: 817 258 9030

Drag SpecialtiesTel: 608 758 1111

MC AdvantagesTel: 800 726 9620

MID-USA Tel: 314 351 3733

Tedd CycleTel: 845 565 2806

TEC Dist. Tel: 978 352 4710

INTERNATIONALHEAD OFFICE

THE NETHERLANDS

ZODIAC INTERNATIONAL B.V.

Tel: 0031(0)297 288621

Fax: 0031(0)297 288226

Email: [email protected]

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AUSTRALIA

CASSONS PTY. LTD.

Tel: 2 888 2 1900

Fax: 2 888 2 1999


FRANCE

ZODIAC FRANCE

Tel: 01 45 93 10 75

Fax: 01 45 93 18 41


FC PARTS

Tel: 03 27 85 57 15

Fax: 03 27 85 96 50


GERMANY

ZODIAC DEUTSCHLAND

Tel: 02137 78740

Fax: 02137 787420


GREAT BRITAIN

ZODIAC U.K.

Tel: 01453 758451

Fax: 01453 752939


HUNGARY

ZODIAC MOTORCYCLE

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Tel: 06 30 217 1832

Fax: 06 87 480 882


ITALY

ZODIAC ITALIA

Tel: 3426 561527

Fax: 02320 66975


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ZODIAC ESPANA

Tel: 96 81 42067

Fax: 96 81 42068


SWITZERLAND

AMERICAN BIKE SHOP

Tel: 071 761 2678

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AustraliaEast Coast CustomTel: 07 3252 4633

Rollie’s Speed ShopTel: 07 3252 2129

SK ImportsTel: 07 3889 6441

CanadaPower Twins

Tel: 403 250 6611

GermanyCustom Chrome Europe

Tel: 0049 (0)671 88888 0Parts Europe

Tel: 0049 (0)6501 9695-2000

W & W CyclesTel: 0049 (0)931 2506115

NetherlandsMotorcycle Storehouse BVTel: 0031 (0)50 303 9771

Zodiac InternationalTel: 0031 (0)297 28 86 21

New ZealandPerformance Cycle

WholesaleTel: 0064 (0)9 308 1625

USA

Bikers ChoiceTel: (800) 347 8080

Drag SpecialtiesTel: (800) 222 3400

MidwestTel: (800) 352 3914

Tec Dist. Tel: (800) 356 0043

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DISTRIBUTOR NETWORKDistributors of TECMATE retail chargers

TecMate (International) SA BELGIUM

www.tecmate-int.comTEL: 0032 (0)16 805440FAX: 0032 (0)16 [email protected]

AUSTRALIA - A1 ACCESSORY IMPORTS

T. (61) 7 3806 1800

[email protected]

AUSTRIA -SCHUMOTO KG

T. (43)(732)757080

[email protected]

BELGIUM - BIKE DESIGN BVBA

T. (32)(52) 453361

[email protected]

CROATIA - PICCILO RACING D.O.O.

T. (385)(21)325677

[email protected]

CYPRUS - J.L. MOTORACE LTD (MOTORCYCLE)

T. (357)(22)752234

[email protected]

CZECH REP. - MOTOSERVIS DEYL

T. (420)606 460 579

[email protected]

DENMARK - NELLEMAN & DREWSEN APS

T. (45)(8743) 5433

[email protected]

ESTONIA - OÜ HELADORA LLC

T. (372) 5285672

[email protected]

FINLAND - OY BRANDT A/B

T. (358)(9)895501

[email protected]

FRANCE - MORACO SAS

T. (33)(3)85 51 45 30

[email protected]

GERMANY - ECON WERKST.-AUSRÜSTUNGS

T. (49)(2689) 928747

[email protected]

GERMANY - HERMANN HARTJE GMBH

T. (49)(42) 51 811 273 [email protected]

GERMANY - LANGENSCHEIDT GMBH

T. (49)23 63 36 18-0

[email protected]

GERMANY - PAASCHBURG & WUNDERLICH

T. (49)(40)248 277 0

[email protected]

GERMANY - SCHÜLLER MOTORRADTEILE

T. (49)(6245)994 79 10 [email protected]

GREAT BRITAIN - PROBIKE SHADOWFAX

T. (44)(1604)660555

[email protected]

GREAT BRITAIN - MOTOHAUS POWERSPORTS

T. (44)(1256)704909

[email protected]

GREECE - EKON TEKNIC

T. (30)(210)9221500

[email protected]

HOLLAND - HOCOPARTS B.V.

T. (31)(342) 412290

[email protected]

HUNGARY - DOVER KFT

T. (36)(1)2392202

[email protected]

ICELAND - NITRO SPORT EHF.

T. (354)-55 74 848

[email protected]

IRELAND -

INTERCONTINENTAL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED

T. (353)(1)8344 289

[email protected]

ISRAEL - A.E. MOTORCYCLE

T. (972)(50)271923

[email protected]

ITALY - SOCIETÀ GENERALE RICAMBI

T. (39)(051)722557

[email protected]

JAPAN - OKADA CORPORATION

T. (81)(3)5473-0371

[email protected]

KUWAIT -TRISTAR MOTORCYCLES

T. (965)2405194 [email protected]

LATVIA - MAXMOTO

T. (371)-67 81 78 16 andris.krumins@maxmo-

to.lv

MOROCCO - SHENO

T. (212) (0)5 22 35 97 16

[email protected]

NEW ZEALAND - NORTHERN ACCESSORIES

T. (64)(9)276-6453

[email protected]

NORWAY - SPARE PARTS SERVICE AS

T. (47)(64)837500

[email protected]

PHILIPPINES - STRONGHAND INC.

T. (632) 373-2311

[email protected]

POLAND - OLEK MOTOCYKLE

T. (48) (33) 810 19 05

[email protected]

PORTUGAL - JMP EQUIPAMENTOS

T. (351)(232)961841

[email protected]

SERBIA - MOTO-BIKE

T. (99)(381)641289979

[email protected]

SINGAPORE - DWA LUBRICANTS PTE LTD

T. (65) 6515-6282

[email protected]

SLOVAKIA - MOTOSERVIS DEYL

T. (420)606 460 579

[email protected]

CENTRAL & SOUTH AFRICA, OCEANIA -

TECMATE SOUTH AFRICA

T. (27)(21)5316087

[email protected]

SPAIN - EUROMOTO 85, S.A.

T. (34)(936)376 611

[email protected]

SWEDEN - MOTOSPEED AB

T. (46)(21)351925

[email protected]

SWITZERLAND - TECHNOPOLYMER AG

T. (41)(91) 683-0333

[email protected]

SWITZERLAND - HOSTETTLER AG

T. (41)(41) 926-6111

[email protected]

TAIWAN - PROMO-TEC INTERNATIONAL

T. (886)(2)2562-7770

[email protected]

TURKEY - VELOMOTO

T. (90)(212)6061707

[email protected]

UAE - TRISTAR MOTORCYCLES DUBAI

T. (971) 4-3330659 [email protected]

USA, CANADA, CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

TECMATE NORTH AMERICA

T. 905 337 2095

[email protected]

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THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS

AIM Corp (US) Clutches & gear kits ..................................................................................................64

Arlen Ness Enterprises (US) Parts & accessories ................................................................................34

Avon Grips (US) New GEL grip ........................................................................................................14

Badlands Motorcycle Products (US) Parts & accessories ....................................................................50

Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) Throttle-by-wire extensions, distributor network ..........................16,58

Belt Drives Ltd (US) GMA calipers, Belt Drives, Distributor network..........................................11,45,60

Biker's Choice (US) Twin Power batteries and starter motors ............................................................31

Colorado Custom (US) Wheels..........................................................................................................60

Darkhorse Crankworks (US) Crank assembly balancing & rebuilds ....................................................35

Daytona Twin Tec (US) Auto Tuning Fuel Injection System with Accu-Tune! ........................................25

DP Brakes & Clutches (US) Brakes & clutches....................................................................................10

Drag Specialties (US) OEM upgrade shock absorbers ........................................................................32

Easyriders Events (US) V-Twin Expo 2015 ........................................................................................63

Fehling (DE) Parts & accessories ......................................................................................................59

Goodridge USA (US) Parts & accessories ..........................................................................................60

Hawg Halters Inc (US) Calipers, triple trees, front ends and handlebars ............................................24

Helmet City Inc (US) D.O.T. & novelty helmets, Distributor network ................................................5,60

Hot Leathers (US) 2014 Motorcycle apparel catalog ........................................................................51

James Gaskets (US) Gasket board kits, distributor network ............................................................9,59

Joker Machine (US) Serrated floorboards ..........................................................................................22

KB Performance Pistons (US) New Max-Power KB forged designs ....................................................52

Kibblewhite Precision Machining (US) Manganese guides & reamers ................................................52

Koelnmesse (DE) INTERMOT Cologne 2014............................................................................19,21,23

Kustom Tech (IT) Parts & accessories ..................................................................................................6

Le Pera Enterprises Inc (US) Seats ....................................................................................................26

Mag Connection (FR) Distributor ......................................................................................................54

Marketplace Events / AIMExpo (US) AIMExpo 2014 ..........................................................................38

Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts (US) Parts and accessories ......................................................................12

Motorcycle Storehouse (NL) Distributor, International Sales Offices ....................42-43,44-45,46-47,60

NAMZ Custom Cycle Products (US) Wiring harnesses & fluid lines ....................................................13

Platinum Air Suspension (US) Side mount shock kits ........................................................................33

Renegade Wheels (US) Tulsa and Warwick wheels ..............................................................................7

Rivera Primo (US) HedLed Phase 2 & Phase 3Head Lamp, Distributor network ............................24,58

Rush Racing Products (US) High performance products................................................................37,48

S&S Cycle (US) S&S Petroleum 25W60 engine oil, Viola V-Twin ......................................................2,41

SBS Friction (DK) SBS brake pads......................................................................................................17

Spectro Oils of America (US) Premium-quality lubricants ..................................................................15

Spyke (US) Ignition systems ................................................................................................................4

Tech Cycle Performance Products (US) Belt drives & starters..............................................................50

TecMate (BE) First Lithium Multi-Bank, distributor network..........................................................16,58

Terre Di Moto (IT) Italian Motorcycle Championship 2014 ................................................................53

TTS Motorcycles (DE) Rims & wheels ................................................................................................59

Vance & Hines (US) Super Raduis pipes ............................................................................................29

Wizards Products/RJ Star Inc (US) Professional finishing products......................................................44

Wunderkind-Custom (DE) Design your own ......................................................................................18

Zodiac International (NL) Parts & accessories, online Bikers Book, European offices ......................57,58

THIS MONTH’S EDITORIAL ITEMS

ACCEL Motorcycle Products (US) Stealth SuperCoils for Sportster......................................................50

Advanstar Communications (US) Progressive International Motorcycle Shows ..................................64

Aeromach USA / Highway Hawk (US) Indian parts prove a success ..................................................18

Arlen Ness Enterprises (US) Angled saddlebags and brakes ..............................................................36

Avon Tyres (GB) Introduces 13 new Cobra sizes................................................................................14

Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) Cables and throttle-by-wire extensions ............................................47

Belt Drives Ltd (US) BDL Pulleys........................................................................................................27

Biker Pros (US) J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder at Sturgis ......................................................................64

Custom Chrome International (US) New lines from CCI ....................................................................40

CV Performance (US) Choke relocation bracket ................................................................................40

Deltran Corporation (US) Junior Lithium charger ..............................................................................27

Drag Specialties (US) Drag Specialties seats - new options ................................................................39

Erik Buell Racing (US) Partners with Le Mans for OEM parts distribution ............................................6

Figure Machine (US) 'Mason jar' brake light ....................................................................................30

FireBrand Design (US) Double Down slip-ons....................................................................................36

Hammerhead Engineering (US) Cooling systems for H-D engines ......................................................36

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (US) Road Glide returns for 2015..................................................13

Indian Motorcycle Company (US) Introduces two new models ..........................................................10

Jardine Performance Products (US) Highway bars for 2014 Sportster ................................................47

JayBrake (US) Grips and forward controls ........................................................................................28

Koelnmesse (DE) Largest audience for AMD World Championship ......................................................1

Küryakyn (US) Hires VP of Product Development ..............................................................................11

Küryakyn (US) Crusher performance division launched ......................................................................14

Motor Trike (US) IRS trike conversion for Softail ................................................................................15

Motorcycle Storehouse (NL) Product round-up - new lines ................................................................35

Paughco (US) Yankee Engineuity Gauge Mount Combos ..................................................................28

Platinum Air Suspension (US) Company feature ..........................................................................20-22

Polaris Industries Inc (US) Slingshot three-wheeler announced ............................................................8

RC Components Inc (US) Patriot series wheel ..................................................................................27

Rekluse Motor Sports (US) New clutch options ................................................................................39

Rick's Motorcycles / H-D Baden-Baden (DE) Celebrate 20th Anniversary ..........................................18

Ridewright Wheels (US) Forged billet wheels ....................................................................................30

Roland Sands Design (US) Slant slip-ons for Touring ........................................................................42

S&S Cycle (US) Gaskets for stock oil pumps from Viola V-Twin ..........................................................46

S&S Cycle (US) CARB Compliant S&S tuned induction system ............................................................8

Samson Motorcycle Products (US) Decibel killer mufflers ..................................................................49

SuperTrapp Industries (US) True Duals for Baggers ............................................................................30

TMT Moto (CZ) Bike feature - T5 ................................................................................................55-56

TTS Motorcycles (DE) Big Spoke wheels ............................................................................................50

Tucker Rocky Distributing (US) Partnership with Rockford Fosgate ....................................................13

Tucker Rocky Distributing (US) BikeMaster tools - Bead Breaker and Super Siphon ............................43

V-Twin Manufacturing (US) 'Motor Shop' Oil ....................................................................................28

Victory Motorcycles (US) 'Magnum' tourer features 21" front wheel ..................................................6

W&W Cycles (DE) Product round-up - latest parts ............................................................................33

Wilwood Engineering (US) Satin series rotors ..................................................................................28

Wunderkind-Custom (DE) Forward controls for Fat Bob Dyna............................................................43

Zodiac International (NL) Product range expansion ..........................................................................49

This INDEX is a complete listing of all the items in this edition. It includes all our advertisers and the product, feature and news itemspublished this month. The INDEX will act as a quick reference guide, and will be useful when searching this and other editions eitherfor contact details for a particular company, or for a specific item that has appeared. The INDEX appears in every edition of AMD .

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J&P Cycles Ultimate Builderopens in SturgisJ&P Cycles Ultimate Buildercustom bike show season, whichis operated by Biker Pros,started in Sturgis and will visit13 cities and award over$90,000 in cash and prizesbefore it is completed in 2015.This year the event’s classes areMod Harley, Retro Mod, RadicalBagger and Freestyle. In theFreestyle class TD Ward of 2015Rods & Rides Motorcycle Co.took the win and theaccompanying $2,000 giftcertificate from Belt Drives LTD.For the win in the Mod Harleyclass with a 2009 H-D Fat Bob,King Customs received a $1,000

gift certificate from RinehartRacing.Built around a 2014 Indian, VicBagger Customs took the prizeof a $1,500 Fat Baggers Inc. giftcertificate in the Radical Baggerclass, while in the Retro Modclass the win and $1,000 Arlen

Ness gift certificate went toDennis Crabtree with his BabyStroker ‘41 H-D WL.

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ProgressiveInternationalMotorcycleShowsADVANSTAR Communications hasconfirmed the schedule for thiswinter's Progressive InternationalMotorcycle Show Series.

The program kicks-off at the end ofOctober in Northern California, beforetaking in Arizona, Southern Californiaand Seattle then before heading Eastto New York. Then, af terChristmas, being staged inWashington DC, Miami, Dallas,Cleveland, Minneapolis and finishingup in Chicago in mid February.

The series will again feature the J&PCycles sponsored Ultimate BuilderCustom Bike Show Series.www.motorcycleshows.com

THE FULL SCHEDULE IS ...

October 31 - November 2San Mateo, California

November 7 - 9Scottsdale, Arizona

November 21 - 23Long Beach, California

December 12 - 14New Yourk City

January 9 - 11 2015Washington DC

January 16 - 18Miami, Florida

January 23 - 25Dallas, Texas

January 30 - February 1Cleveland, Ohio

February 6 - 8Minneapolis, Minnesota

February 13 - 15Chicago, Illinois

Freestyle class winner - TD Ward of 2015 Rods & Rides Motorcycle Co.

Radical Bagger class winner -Bagger Customs

Retro Mod class winner -Dennis Crabtree

Mod Harley class winner -King Customs

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