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It’s been one sequence ofcorporate upheaval afteranother in recent years forrespected chassis and

performance engineer Erik Buell.However, whisper it softly, but itmay be that his latest cycle of"difficulties" may after all beabout to take a turn for thebetter - for the time being atleast. After running out of money a year ago,a tortuous on-off process of assetauctions made it unclear (unlikelyeven) that his EBR business wouldever survive an administration processthat quickly became liquidation.EBR is the business that Buellphoenixed from the ashes of Harley's2009 decision to close BuellMotorcycles, as it reacted drasticallyto the downturn under the leadershipof CEO Keith Wandell. Buell hadstarted the business in 1983; Harleytook a 49 percent position in it in1993, and then took over fullownership 10 years later.Initially EBR was a race bike business,focused on the 1190RS it launched in2011. In 2013 EBR sold a 49.2percent stake to ambitious Indian

motorcycle manufacturer Hero MotorCorp as it looked for a northernhemisphere foothold that could be aspringboard for entry into the highervalue and larger displacement NorthAmerican and European markets.Initially that deal looked robust asHero established a race team, and a

European EBR subsidiary was set upwith sales underway of its 1190RXproduction street bike derivative, andthe 2013 announcement of plans foran 1190SX streetfighter styled"muscle bike". Indeed there wereplans for an adventure bike too,believed to have been designated1190AX, and work was wellunderway helping Hero to developnew models, the HX250R amongthem. Hero is the world's largest

single entity motorcycle manufacturer,by unit volume, but efforts to leverageits "strategic alliance" with, andinvestment in, East Troy, Wisconsinbased EBR always looked ambitious,especially in relation to the price itpaid for its stake.That stake was a $25m investment,and it clearly proved inadequate asEBR collapsed with debts put ataround $20m when it filed forprotection in 2015, leaving some 126employees with uncertain futures.There still are rumors anduncertainties about the exact role thatHero played (or more to the point didnot play) in securing EBR's position.That uncertainty was only worsenedby a liquidation process that saw Herosuccessfully bid for some assets itclaimed as its own, and two failedattempts by at least two other biddersto secure the remaining tooling andparts - one of those bidders had beenBelfer, of Atlantic Metals Group inNew Jersey, who was also hoping tosecure a future for EBR as a viablemanufacturer.However, Bill Melvin's Grand Rapids,Michigan based Liquid Asset Partners

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As anticipated, the new Victory Octane dares to go where Harleyhas feared, or failed to tread. Clearly aimed at thecontemporary taste for post-streetfighter street-performers, itmarks yet another bold initiative in what is increasingly looking

like a slam-dunk for Polaris. With Indian competing (convincingly) head-on with Harley's core legacy cruisers, then picking off what looks like amajor business opportunity with the Victory 'Octane', and therebymaking one of Harley's pathways way more difficult than it would havebeen if Milwaukee had struck first or managed to better evolve theirinitial V-Rod offerings by now.The Scout is likely to compete hard against the Sportster, and the Springfield willoffer yet another option against Harley's core Big Twin market. The news that an,albeit at this stage race-only, 750cc twin, set for flat-track, is proving to make iteven more imperative that the much vaunted new models that Harley is expectedto unveil this year had better be about platform and not just capacity.Strategically 'Octane' is not rocket science. The niche it is likely to now define hasbeen pretty apparent as a yawning chasm of opportunity for some years. With other'low hanging fruit' just waiting to be picked-off (adventure Tourers and urbanEnduro in particular), it is stating the blindingly obvious, butthe motorcycle market has emerged from the downturnmuch changed.Our demographic is increasingly more broad based in termsof its riding and ownership tastes and expectations, andincreasingly less tainted by the tribalism of the past, lessweighed down by motorcycle culture baggage and a lotmore inclined to want their choices to offer stretch andchallenge rather than conservative reinforcement of preconceptions andstereotypes.From a custom parts and accessory industry perspective, all this is undiluted goodnews.The platform of choice no longer needs to be limited to someone else's take on'cool' and, at last, well gone are the days when "custom" had itself fallen underthe spell of "cookie cutter". The irony of the mainstream of the custom market asseen at the majority of shows and in the majority of magazines between the late'90s and around '09, especially in the United States, is that custom had becomeconservative.It had descended from an expression of individuality into class structures that forcedcustom motorcycle design and engineering back into the box it was supposed tobreak free from - righteous disdain rather than "nice idea, way-to-go" had becomethe response to anything adventurous. The so-called 'keepers-of-the-flame' purists,uncritically greeted innovation with indignation, censure and downright hostility -yet those perpetrating the fraud just couldn't see the paradox.When the events program that eventually became the AMD World Championshipof Custom Bike Building first appeared on the scene, we attracted no end of criticismfrom those who "liked it the way it was" and who championed a status quo thatwould see it forever remain thus if they had it their way. We were always all for themarket's heritage being preserved and celebrated, but someone needed toshowcase the also much needed unrestrained way forward that would be neededfor the industry to be able to reach future generations of riders.

Fast forward 10-15 years, and much of what we were doing has itself morphedfrom radical to mainstream (mission accomplished!), and as a whole newgeneration of builders and shows take that forward further still, "the child truly hasnow eaten the parent" (to resurrect a much used phrase from this column in yearspast). Now the mainstream OEs are falling over themselves to offer platforms thatkick sand in the face of conventional productionization to instead embraceplatforms that are canvases for personalization - a concept that was once theirenemy is now their friend.The Victory 'Octane' is self-evidently a major opportunity for the aftermarket. Asyou'll see in next month's AMD Magazine edition, the likes of Yamaha with their'Yard Built' program, and Ducati with the their 'Custom Rumble' competition, areaggressively targeting the riders that might otherwise have felt no option but to bedrawn to conventional air-cooled 45-degree V-twins to get their self-expressionkicks. Above all though, they are targeting those who would never have realizedthat you didn't need to be a so-called "Master Builder" in order to be able to goto the party. Please sir, can we have those consumers as our customers too?In the early 1990s, especially in Europe, that "conventional" custom platformattracted many from the 'metric' and especially from the then burgeoning

'streetfighter' style market away from the yards of plumbingand acres of plastic that characterized the wrap forJapanese power plants - precisely because of the versatilitythat the V-twin offered as an "engineer's canvas".Some 25 years later, and what goes round has spun again.The 'retro-vibe', the garage-build, and the scramble forScramblers and new beard styles are in the vanguard as amarket that was once niche has itself become the primary

driver of overall international motorcycle industry growth - certainly in the northernhemisphere.The news that Erik Buell may again be back in business is, of course, welcome, butit is a very smart move to make the first model to come out of the re-financed factory- the 1190 SX - the 'streetfighter' styled 1190 variant that EBR had just startedbuilding when it all went smelly for them a year ago.With BMW using their R nineT as their weapon of choice, and the slew of new-for-2016 Triumphs about to be augmented by a production 'Bobber', Indian and Victoryare only the tip of the iceberg of competitive pressure that now haunts Harley-Davidson.Meanwhile, over in the lil' ol' aftermarket - bring it on I say! The more OE capitalthat is being sunk into the message of individuality the better it is for custom partsmakers, designers and retailers of all kinds.The more that consumers are encouraged to think of life beyond the crate, thebetter. Another few more years of this, and even though the metal may be a differentshape and carry a different badge, perhaps finally we'll be back where it all started.

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(LAP) emerged successful in Januaryat the third time of asking.No stranger to motorcycle andpowersports industry liquidations,from the outset Melvin has made itclear that he wanted to try to securea future for EBR as a going concern,returning it to production before itcould be sold-on as a viable businessto owners that would develop it as anAmerican motorcycle manufacturer.LAP has been one of the 'go-to'liquidation specialists in themotorcycle and powersports industry.Their prior industry involvements havebeen many and varied. LAP was thecompany that Harley-Davidson usedto sell off the assets of BuellMotorcycles in the first place in 2010,and have previously been involved inseveral other powersports industryasset disposals - such as "Gilroy"Indian, American Ironhorse andCannondale. Indeed, LAP is currentlyconducting the sale of the remainingparts stock of Columbus, Ohio basedDixie Distributing.At the time of writing LAP was slatingMarch 17th as the day for productionto recommence, and inviting the

media to go to the factory to witnessthe latest twist in the Buell story.The new company, EBR Motorcycles,LLC, will start with production of 20161190RX and 1190SX motorcycles. Thefirst bikes are scheduled to roll off theline on March 17th with a Press Dayfor approved media, with March 18thslated as a day for "the public, BuellNation, and EBR fans to attend theEBR launch party at the factory."Bill Melvin Jr., who will be CFO of thenew business, is quoted as saying that"this would not be possible withoutthe EBR team. All the credit goes tothem for waiting out the stormsduring the last year. Now the cloudshave cleared, EBR is able to shift intogear knowing that it has financialstability, a profitable multi-year plan,and a 5-10 year vision. We feel thereis still room for new partnerships orinvestment, but it is not critical. EBR ison solid ground and movingforward."Erik Buell, who will serve as ChiefTechnical Officer, said: "I am reallylooking forward to the launch and thepress day. I have dedicated my life tothis and want to get the word out onhow great our motorcycles are."

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Havoc Motorcycles and Wild West MotorCompany announce partnershipHaving acquired Apollo Choppers twoyears ago, Wild West Motor CompanyCEO Jim Winn has struck a co-marketing and joint distributionpartnership with Havoc Motorcycles ofCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island,Canada.The objective of the alliance is to"extend the reach of both brandsacross North America. The vision ofboth companies is the same," saidWinn of the Buckner, Kentucky basedcompany. "We both build extremely powerfulexotic motorcycles by hand with thehighest quality components, with nocompromise in style, beauty orattention to detail. It's about working

together to bring our passion forbuilding them to riders whose passionis riding them.""The models are complementary,"said Dr Jarrod Wiener, President ofHavoc Motorcycles. "Wild Westmanufactures the "Gunfire," an exoticpro-street based on a drag bike frame,and the "Dragoon" chopper-stylemotorcycle. Havoc's models arecustom baggers. By working togetherwe can offer dealerships a variety of

styles under the same assurance ofquality."Havoc's models include threestretched baggers - the "Wildcat,""Slayer," and the flagship "Iron Flight:Mike Tyson Special Edition," built

under license from the iconic boxerand entertainer.Under the agreement, the Wild Westmodels will be added to the Havoccatalog, and the Havoc models will beadded to the Wild West line-up for co-marketing and shared distribution."We're bringing independentmotorcycle dealers an expandedrange, a simple ordering process andstreamlined logistics under a singlecommitment to excellence," saidWinn. Additionally, Winn says thatafter many requests they are alsointending to sell into Europe.

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Avon Cobra for Trike front endsAvon Tyres hasannounced a 16"Cobra tirespecificallydesigned for trikefront wheelapplications.Features includea flatter profileto resist thescrubbing-offeffect that trikefronts are typicallyprone to, and withbigger blocks ofrubber in theconstruction to resist theirregular wear that can occur.The sidewall has "Trike"emblazoned on it todifferentiate it from regularCobra motorcycle tires and thespecial construction is said tohelp with heavy loads.Last year the British custom tirespecialist moved to add to itsdurability credentials with theannouncement of an innovative

road hazard warrantyprogram that offers a

free replacement ofany new tire if itsuffers accidental,puncture orimpact damagesoon afterpurchase.Avon followedthat up with a15,000 mile

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15,000 miles of normal use, thecompany will award a creditadjustment in the form of aprepaid card for the unusedmileage. Available on tirespurchased in the U.S. andCanada, the warranty covers thetire for a maximum of two yearsfrom the date of purchase.www.avonmotorcycle.com

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Jesse Rooke parts designs nowavailable through HardDrive The latest news at the V-Twin Expo wasof an industry debut for the new partsand accessory design partnershipannounced by the HardDrive V-twinproducts division of Boise, Idaho basedWPS (Western Power Sports) withrespected customizer Jesse Rooke.The alliance that will see the bikebuilder serve as HardDrive’s creative

ambassador for the foreseeable future- the company said that "Rooke bringsyears of custom bike buildingexperience and his own unique style toHardDrive as he sets to work designingsignature V-twin parts for the brand."As part of the agreement HardDrivewill also now serve as the officialdistributor of Rooke Customs

products.Ahead of what became a custom trendwhen he burst onto the custom bikescene with his first bike Dinah in 2002,"Jesse established himself as acreative thinker who didn’t feelconstrained by the way it had 'alwaysbeen done' previously."Jesse Rooke's unique design style isa direct result of his long history inmotorsports: his involvement in AMAroad racing, motocross, auto racingand shifter karting all played a role increating a style which blends form,function, simplicity and performanceinto machines that perform as well asthey look. The lines are smooth andclassic, seamlessly blending one curveinto the next; the designs aredeceptively simple with no extraneousadditions that add weight and detractfrom performance."

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Reuters reports that a recentstudy into road traffic accidents inMichigan, USA, shows thatdeaths and head injuries amongmotorcyclists "rose sharply" inthe three years after the staterepealed its mandatory helmetlaw. Published in the AmericanJournal of Surgery, the report saysthat deaths at the scene of anaccident have more thanquadrupled, while deaths in thehospital tripled, with head injuriesincreasing overall and more ofthem being severe.

This year's annual DragSpecialties Ride is scheduledfor November 4 – 7, 2016 inJekyll Island, GA, at theWestin Jekyll Island Hotel.

The process of industryconsolidation continues - theowner of Cycle Gear, theCalifornia headquartered 100plus retail store chain, has boughtRevZilla, a Philadelphia basedonline motorcycle apparel retailerfounded in 2007. Cycle Gearitself was the subject ofacquisition in January 2015 whenit was sold to private equity firmJW Childs by then owner Harvestpartners. Boston based JW Childshas established a new holdingcompany for the two businesses -estimated to have combined salesin the region of $400m a year.

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products, is an opportunity for brandprofile development - in stark contrastto Harley's always inappropriatelyshort-sighted and insular track recordin such matters.The whole point about the conceptteaser campaign, about working withthe likes of Urs Erbacher and ZachNess, was to demonstrate theversatility of what was about to beunveiled, and that the companyunderstands that it doesn't hold amonopoly on design and engineeringintelligence, creativity and experience.This is clearly a platform that is goingto exploit the market opportunity thatHarley-Davidson singularly failed tomake their own with the V-Rod, andone that will no doubt spawn variantsa-plenty in the coming months andyears.Convincing as a stock showroom flooroffer it no doubt will be, in sales terms,this first production model is clearlydesigned to pull a double shift - createsales, yes, but also to create a volumeniche (if that's not too much of anoxymoron) that mainlines straight intoone of the riding experience spaceswhere the mind-set of mainstreamconsumer thinking is headed.The stock bore, stroke andcompression ratio of 'Octane' look likethey offer plenty of scope for seeingthe stock 104 bhp and 76 ft.lbs torquebeing taken up a few notches, and thenear optimum 60 degree v-twin layoutprovides the space (and, presumably,the metal) to play with.The chassis configuration is certainlygoing to be capable of taking morepower as the use of the solid mountedpowertrain as a stressed member to tietogether the cast-aluminum semi-double-cradle tubular-steel backbonesframe has "robust" stamped all over itjust as assuredly as the fuel-injected,liquid-cooled DOHV 4-valve percylinder wet clutch 6-speedconfiguration screams "tune me".At under 600 lbs, this first foray intoproper temperature control and 21stcentury engine and gearboxtechnology can hardly be expected tobe Polaris' last.The much speculated upon new liquid-

cooled engine that Harley may (or stillmay yet not) be about to give somekind of debut to later this year hasprobably already been ambushed.If it turns out that, initially, it is only asolution to better pushing their tourersalong in straight lines, then fairenough, that isn't what this newVictory engine is about.But if Milwaukee harbors fantasiesthat it could be the start of somethingmore strategic, then it may turn out tobe too little too late. The pavements ofthe motorcycle industry are litteredwith missed opportunities - havinghad multiple opportunities to be wayahead of the curve (Eric Buell, MVAgusta, Project Nova/Overlord etc),are Harley now likely to bepermanently consigned to playingcatch-up where "American Muscle" isconcerned?

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MAG Connection adds TBR The Californian made Two BrothersRacing product line is now availablefor dealers in Europe through Francebased purchasing portal providerand distribution, buying consortiumand representation specialist MAGConnection.Well known for their exhausts, TBR'spatent-pending bolt-on Comp-Vhigh-flow intake system with 2-into-1 'V-Stack' gives riders the option toquick-change the threaded V-Stackfor a direct air intake or threaded

billet cap to bring in air through thehigh-flow air filter. Said to offer significant performancegains over the stock H-D teardrop aircleaner cover, the CNC-machinedaluminum construction features atapered design for additional kneeclearance, an internal breather toeliminate oil leakage and threadedend cap to utilize a K&N high-flowfilter.www.mag-connection.com www.twobros.com

The organizers of Moto Bike Expoat Verona, Italy, are claiming a150,000 attendance for theJanuary 2016 show.

The AMA has approved twoIndian engines for Flat Trackracing - a race-only Indian750 twin, and the 1,000 cc60 incher Indian Scout 60engine.

Now under MIC ownership,AIMExpo has announced that asat February 11 it already hadover 200 exhibitors signed up forthis year's 4th annual show -slated for Orlando from October13-16. This year will see theshow move to the new North hallof Orlando's Orange CountyConvention Center, bringing theindoor exhibit space closer to theoutdoor action and featurezones. The show claims to havehad 566 exhibitors, 888,000total sq ft of exhibit space andcombined dealer, media andconsumer attendance of 19,000in 2015.

The storied history of theBell Helmet brand has takenanother turn with BushnellGolf and CamelBak ownerVista Outdoor adding BellSports Corp to its portfolio.The deal is potentially worthsome $400m to seller BRGSports, but does include anearn-out element relating topowersports industryperformance - reflecting theBell brand's continuedstruggle for air.

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The highlight of this year's annualV-Twin Expo awards saw MikeTaylor of Barnett Tool &Engineering accept this year's'Industry Leader of the Year'accolade in recognition of thecontribution that he and his wifeColleen Taylor have made in theirtime owning and operating theVentura, California based cablesand clutches market leader.Established in 1948 by Colleen'sfather Charlie Barnett, it is one ofthe oldest motorcycle aftermarketbusinesses and one of the veryfew that has remained in theoriginal founder's familyownership.Another industry veteran, JoelFelty of Monrovia, Californiabased Headwinds won the 'ValueProduct of the Year' award for hisH4 LED headlight bulb, withDakota Digital scooping'Accessory of the Year', Californianexhaust manufacturer FreedomPerformance the 'PerformanceProduct of the Year' and S&S Cycletaking the 'Tech Product of theYear' for their TC3 oil pump.

2016 INDUSTRY LEADER OF THE YEARMike Taylor, CFO Barnett Tool &Engineering

2016 TECH PRODUCT OF THE YEARS&S Cycle, Inc. - TC3 oil pump

2016 VALUE PRODUCT OF THE YEARHeadwinds - H4 LED headlightbulb

2016 AUDIO PRODUCT OF THE YEARHogtunes - Lower speakeradaptors for liquid cooledBaggers

2016 PERFORMANCE PRODUCT OF THE YEARFreedom Performance exhaust -American Outlaw High 2 into 1

2016 ACCESSORY OF THE YEARDakota Digital - MCL 3014 gaugeset for '14 up Baggers

2016 MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEARVictory Motorcycles - VictoryMagnum

2016 CUSTOM PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEARIndian Motorcycle - Indian ChiefDark Horse

2016 CRUISER MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEARHarley -Davidson - Fat Boy S

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Twin Power rides againAfter a 34-year absence, there isa new Twin Power catalogavailable for dealers.It is published by TuckerRocky/Biker's Choice, owners ofthe Twin Power brand since theyacquired the precursor ofBiker's Choice, the New EnglandMotor Parts Company(NEMPCO), in 1992. It features awide range of aftermarket partsand accessories for theAmerican V-twin market.NEMPCO was founded in 1971by Larry Coppola; the TwinPower line was first introducedto the powersports industry bythem in 1982 when the program

was headed up for NEMPCO byJim Thompson, Charlie Hadayia,Sr. and others – and afterhaving spent some years at S&SCycle, these days CharlieHadayia Jr is actually a SeniorSegments Director at TuckerRocky - proof that once themotorcycle industry is in theblood, it stays in the blood!The Twin Power program earneda reputation for providingquality performance parts at afair price. The line is nowheaded up by another formerS&S Cycle (and Baker Drivetrain)man, James Simonelli, as thevery knowledgeable and veryshrewd brand manager for TwinPower at Tucker Rocky/Biker'sChoice. The new iteration of thebrand features parts that aredesigned for bikes ranging fromyesterday’s old school totomorrow’s classic motorcycles."From pistons for IronheadSportsters to high-tech lithium-ion batteries, we have moreperformance parts for moreapplications than ever, tested inindependent labs to ensure thatthey fit and work like theyshould," says James.

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30th annual Biker Fest International

Italian custom bike rally Biker Fest willcelebrate its 30th anniversary this yearwhen Italian riders and custom bikeenthusiasts descend in their thousandson the popular resort town of LignanoSabbiadoro, east of Venice on Italy's Eastcoast, from 19th to 22nd of May.The event is the culmination of theItalian Motorcycle Championship, aseries of national custom bike showevents, and is again an affiliate of theAMD World Championship of CustomBike Building - the top three will receivean expenses prize of 1,000 Euro tocompete at this year's AMD WorldChampionship at INTERMOT, Cologne,Germany in October.Staged at the resort's iconic Terazza aMare overlooking the Adriatic, more than100 of Italy's finest custom creations willcompete for a range of sponsor prizes,including a trip to Daytona.

The event is sponsored by Metzeler andhas the backing of several major OEs inItaly, including Harley-Davidson,Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki,BMW, Moto Guzzi, Indian, Victory andAprilia.Organized by leading Italian custommagazine Biker's Life publisher MorenoPersello, Biker Fest is always one of thefirst of Europe's rallies and as a seasonopener based on an area that boasts awide range of readily availableaccommodation (from camping andself-catering apartments to hotels tosuit all budgets). The event haseverything the discerning rally-goercould wish for - great weather, greatscenery, great entertainment, greatcompany, great food (of course!) andgreat custom bikes!

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WOOD PERFORMANCE: Bob Wood's emporium of extraordinarily powerfulperformance parts has NHRA records and race experience aplenty behind it -check out their Daytona winning Knight Prowler cams and Alpha Seriesdirectional roller lifters incorporating the new EDM technology - a patented,pressurized oil system; www.woodcarbs.com

SUPERTRAPP INDUSTRIES: From the original and still hugely populardiffuser disc system tunable mufflers to 'Mega Shots', 'Super Megs' andMegaphone' series of silencers and complete systems, the range ofproducts and brands now available from the Cleveland manufacturerincludes their Kerker exhausts program, JayBrake controls and Jardineaccessory ranges they bought at a time when the rest of the motorcycleparts industry thought the world of opportunity was ending!www.supertrapp.com

As tear-down was underway at the downtown Cincinnati, Ohio exhibitioncenter on Sunday the almost universal sentiment among the show's loyalexhibitor community was that they'd had a good weekend.After a long time suffering the effects of the downturn that started tosavage the motorcycle industry in 2008, the spike seen in attendeeengagement with exhibitors last year has proven to be a robust foundation.Still the only expo of its kind, V-Twin Expo has reconfirmed its status as themarket's primary business showcase with all the exhibitors that AMDMagazine spoke with pleased with the Saturday attendance saying that ofitself the crowds of qualified buyers in the aisles justified theirinvestments.For the first time in a couple of years and the last time in a few more theshow clashed with the NFL Superbowl and while that didn't appear to havedeterred dealers on the Saturday of the expo, the Sunday crowd was thin.The primary industry concerns expressed by exhibitors over the weekendfor once had nothing to do with the market's competing shows and events.It was Harley-Davidson's performance and continuing alarm at the

consolidation and vendor instability in the market that exercised minds.In the case of Harley-Davidson rumors circulated about a new liquid-cooledengine that would appear to be finally ready for debut later this year.However, reports concerning its likely deployment primarily appeared tofocus on it being a new Touring platform replacement for the existing lineof Twin Cam engines, not as the basis of a much needed new platform thatcould add new rider demographics to the 'Bar 'n' Shield' balance sheet.Aftermarket concern about Harley-Davidson's present corporate malaiseand aging product offer was palpable.In strategic terms the market is painfully aware of the challenges that theconventional parts and accessory product channels are facing, with pressurefrom market consolidation and increasing by-passing of brick-and-mortaroutlets compromising dealer profits, reducing vendor turnovers and forcingsmaller vendors still further to the margins.Always the life blood of the custom parts and accessory industry, and a richvein of returnees for V-Twin Expo, the more difficult life gets for thespecialists the poorer the market becomes for our customers.

Exhibitors givE 2016 v-twin Expo a "thumbs up"

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SBS FRICTION: One of the leading high performance brake padmanufacturers, SBS of Denmark has now opened a full time US sales andtechnical support center near Chicago, headed up by brand manager ChrisJensen, seen here on the left. Formerly Parts & Accessories Manager at EBR,Chris brings a wealth of experience to the Harley brakes aftermarket,including time as a performance parts shop owner and performancespecialist at Ohlins and Pirelli; www.sbs-friction.dk

THE LEATHERWORKS: Artisan leathercraftsmanship doesn't come muchbetter than Aimee Thacher'sLeatherworks program ofhandmade-in-California luggage and'Nickel' saddlebags;www.leatherworksinc.com

P3R FLYWHEELS: Making its debut at V-Twin Expo this year, the patentpending P3R Polygon H-D Twin Cam crankshaft features a heat-treated steelcrankpin that has been polygon and cylindrically ground in one fixture for"absolute concentricity between the polygon pin ends and the bearingdiameter with less than 0.0001 run out." The company has confirmed that"the P3R polygon flywheel can transmit three times as much torque as anyother hub to cylindrical shaft assembly"; www.p3rflywheels.com

TECHNORESEARCH: Headed up byformer Magneti Marelli SeniorPowerTrain Controls and Softwareengineer Sandro Scaccia, theTechnoplus line was picked-up lastyear by Drag Specialties. Theprogram includes the 'TuneBuilder' mapping tool, 'Direct Link'flash tuner, 'Centurion' brandedSuper Pro and Super Pro Plusdiagnostic tool systems, and'Maximus' Tuner - described as the"most advanced, easy-to-operatesingle-user flash tuning tool for allfuel injected Harley-Davidsons";wwwtechnoresearch.com

THUNDERMAX: The ThunderMax XMS (Exhaust Matched Series) is nowavailable for 2008 touring models with Rinehart, Bassani, D&D and SamsonExhausts, with more brands being added. Meanwhile, ThunderMax saystheir all new Wave Tune technology is the "most powerful, advanced anduser-friendly electronic fuel management system available" - 2016 modelcoverage now available; www.thunder-max.com

BAD DAD: Recent new products form the Fort Wayne, Indiana Bagger partsspecialist include several bolt-on fender designs, new forward controls,Bagger seats and turn-down slip-ons for hard bags; www.baddad.com

ARLEN NESS: There's another big season ahead for the iconic Californianbike builder's parts and accessory program with new parts designs aplenty, anew 10-Gauge line that includes an outer primary that is said to be "theonly custom accessory of its kind on the market," and all-new lightweight10-Gauge floorboards. "The best way to predict trends is to create them,"says Mr Ness! www.arlenness.com


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LLOYDZ MOTORWORKZ: Distributed by Biker's Choice, the Pine Bush, NewYork based Victory and Indian parts specialist (also known as HardonHorsepower) makes drivetrain and clutch parts, engine accessories, largevalve performance heads and107/114 and 109/116 inch big borekits. Seen in AMD last year, theirPrecision Timing System allows for 6degrees of retard and 8 degrees ofadvance timing adjustments on all'08 and up Victory models. It offerssome 8 hp and 15 ft lbs of torque andcomplements the PCV and other fuelcontrollers. Lloydz' Erica Marie toldAMD that "it can also be used to helpeliminate pre-detonation ("pinging")on some engines, works with anycombination of parts and will maketiming adjustments at under 2,500rpms." Product lines distributed forthem by Biker's Choice include an airintake filter for Victory Vision modelsthat is designed to increase intakeefficiency and minimize airflowturbulence in the Vision's unique airintake design that is said to deliveralmost 40 percent more air flow overthe Stage 1 filter; www.lloydz.com

UNIVERSAL POWER GROUP: Lisa Barton, Director of Powersports at the Texasbased UPG, brought their KINETIK brand AP Series high performance batteryprogram to V-Twin Expo for the first time - from conventional lead-acid anddry charge or sealed AGM to valve regulated lead acid (VRLA-Platinum V-twin) and ultra light extreme-rate Li Fe PO4 (Phantom LFP) V-twin specificbatteries, KINETIK say they have it all ... "Energy, Power and Style";www.kineticpower.com

MC BAGGERS: The patented no-cut, no-weld Steel Kore (previously known asEZ-ON) rake kits have proven increasingly popular as the word has spread.Having achieved TUV approval in the notoriously demanding Germanmarket, the company has introduced an ABS bearing that solves theproblems of wheel size/distance travelled readings and calibrations wherethe wheel size has been upgraded. At V-Twin Expo the company had customconversions on display that showcased their 23", 26" and 30" Steel Korekits; www.mcbaggers.com

AVON PERFORMANCE GRIPS: Dave Kelly's Avon branded 'Kraton' rubbergrips line offers solutions for all styles of handlebar and riding, including gelgrips, 'Caliente' heated grips for winter, ergonomic billet grip designs, gripsfor Indian Motorcycle models, standard push-pull as well as ride-by-wirethrottle sleeves for 2008 and up Tourers; www.avongrips.com

DTR: Here's an interesting feature for dealer and custom bike builderwebsites - Jacob Fraleigh's DTR is a bolt-on "build-a-bike" software tool thatallows riders to pick and choose their parts and accessories to style anddesign the bike of their dreams - all on your own website. The "request aquote" function then sends you their list of chosen parts - the result isincreased parts sales and workshop billing for dealers and increased partssales leads for manufacturers; www.dtrbuilder.com

SPECTRO OILS OF AMERICA: Celebrating 50 years of operation, Brookfield,Connecticut based Spectro Oils offers a full line of high-performancelubricants from stock through to high-performance, high-output engines.Products range from fully synthetic, semi-synthetic to petroleum based oils,transmission fluids and primary fluids, as well as a number of specialty oilsand cleaners. The company says that each batch is formulated and blendedto meet or exceed all OEM specifications and that their 'Heavy Duty' line ofproducts is popular throughout the V-twin market. The company also has a"Golden-4" semi-synthetic 20W40 for Victory models; www.spectro-oils.com

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K&P ENGINEERING: Specializing in high-performance stainless steel micronicoil filters since 1995, K&P's fully cleanable and reusable oil filters areunaffected by water, heat and pressure. Owner Dave Fisher uses proventechnology to "deliver a superior level of filtration, with magnetic pre-filtering and high flow rate that meets or exceeds manufacturerspecifications"; www.kandpengineering.com

HAWG HALTERS INC: Mark Thompson's Dahlonega, Georgia based operationcontinues to grow and innovate - recent news includes enhanced Bike BuildKits, complete with Renegade wheels, Avon tires and a full range of tripletree conversion options including their popular X-23 bolt-on kit for 23 inchwheels and a full range of neck and triple tree kits for 23 to 32 installations.Check out their complete Road Glide Builders kit featuring a new adjustablefairing bracket; www.hawghalters.com

BLACK BRAND:A new apparel range, designed in Los Angeles and headed up for Tucker Rocky/Biker's Choice byformer Hot Bike Magazine editor and S&S Cycle Marketing Manager Howard Kelly, it is a "mid-line market" programthat says it is "the premiere head-to-toe apparel line for cruiser riders". Two initial 'flagship' men's jackets featureKoolTek leather, D3O protectors and a six-year warranty. "Our gear is not what you buy when you want whateveryone else has—you need to be the wolf, not the sheep to ride in Black Brand," says Kelly. "We will set thedirection and trends in the market in such a way that Harley-Davidson and other apparel companies will start tocopy Black Brand designs. We won't stray from being a motorcycle clothing company, which means we arecommitted to bringing our customers the best apparel for the best price, because nobody else had the balls to," hesays. "And we mean it, no one is recognizing the need for affordable quality riding gear - and our flagship productsare going to push all the boundaries!"; www.blackbrandmc.com

KHROME WERKS: The big news from the Pine Island, Minnesota basedmanufacturer is its acquisition by respected Lincoln, Nebraska based TierOne Harley-Davidson chroming specialist Lincoln Industries. Their Eclipsefinish (a proprietary high temperature black chrome finish) proved popularat the show. A massive new products blitz is underway, featuring completeexhaust systems, slip-on mufflers, handlebars, luggage mounts, sissybarsand more; www.khromewerks.com

BARNETT TOOL & ENGINEERING: Congratulations to Mike Taylor ofCalifornian clutch and cables specialist Barnett - deserved winner of thisyear's V-Twin Expo award for a lifetime of achievement;www.barnettclutches.com

NELSON-RIGG; The Californianluggage, covers and rainwearspecialist's range includes theversatile modular capacity lifetimewarranty backed 'Riggpaks' rangeof all weather, expandable touringbags, which use their unique "Full-Nelson" mounting system;www.nelsonrigg.com


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1 Lisa Baker Baker Drivetrain2 Bert Baker Baker Drivetrain3 Monica Pletcher ASA Electronics4 Tamara Smith James Gaskets5 Sukoshi Fahey Avon Tyres6 Colleen Barnett-Taylor Barnett Tool and Engineering7 Blaine Birchfield KWB Marketing8 Beth Thompson Hawg Halters Inc9 Lisa Barton Universal Powersports Group10 Joe Distefano Pro Riders Marketing11 Adam Daniel Rush Racing Products12 Ryne Sandler Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts13 John Dunne Spectro Oils14 Fred Roetker ASA Electronics15 Ken Ciocci Spectro Oils16 Terry Daniel Rush Racing Products17 JJ Handfield JJ Sells PowerSports18 John Dahmer Darkhorse Crankworks19 Mike Taylor Barnett Tool and Engineering20 Dale Berg Goodridge USA Inc21 Tom Seymour Saddlemen22 Larry Nerada Hawg Halters Inc23 Alez Marquez DNA Specialty24 Larry Mills DP Brakes25 Martin Arteaga Freedom Performance Exhaust26 Mark Thompson Hawg Halters Inc27 Ricardo Rea Freedom Performance Exhaust

28 Chad Bunfill Metra Electronics29 Tim Shell Metra Electronics30 Tom Hinderholtz Autogem LLC31 Trevor Cleveland James Gaskets32 Chris Jensen SBS33 Gary Maurer Kustoms Inc34 Alex Josefson Spectro Oils35 Larry Miller Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts36 Karl Fahringer Cycle Electric37 Joe Majesky Yuasa Battery38 Jeff Wells SuperTrapp39 Joel Felty Headwinds40 Allen Mueller Memphis Shades41 Michael Curry Memphis Shades42 William Kibblewhite Kibblewhite Precision Machining 43 Jim Thiessen JIMS USA44 TR Reiser T-Man Performance45 Tom Hoban Darkhorse Crankworks46 Jeff Zielinski Namz47 Ray Karmansky SuperTrapp48 Kenny Price Samson Exhaust49 James Simonelli Biker's Choice50 Ray Pratt Performance Cycle Wholesale51 Ian Buchanan Performance Cycle Wholesale52 Scott Hakins S&S Cycle53 Bob Kay AIM Expo


DP BRAKES: Recent new productlaunches include upgraded "quietand dust free" sintered metalbrake pads for all 2016 and earlierHarley models that deliver"shorter stopping distance andimproved overall brakingperformance", plus expansion oftheir line of OE replacementstainless steel rotors to includepre-2000 fitments; www.dp-brakes.com

GALFER USA: Said to be theoriginators of the "Wave" brakerotor design concept, the Spanishmanufacturer uses a unique laser-cut, double ground high carbon420 S3/8 composite to assure"perfect parallel flatteners" for itsrotors and has 60 years of frictionmaterial production experiencebehind its semi-metallic/organic,Kevlar and HH sintered advancedceramic brake pad programs;www.galferusa.com

DNA SPECIALTY: Back at V-TwinExpo after several years, theCalifornian wheels, front end andtrike conversion parts specialisthas new spoke and billet wheeldesigns, sizes and colors on offerthis year, including a 26 inchaddition to its 'Mammoth' spokewheel line and upgrades to itsSoftail, Dyna, Touring andSportster trike axle kits;www.dnaspecialty.com

BAKER DRIVETRAIN: Bert Baker, theever forthright and alwaysentertaining drivetrain specialist,mixed humor and savvy tech chat inequal measure in his V-Twin Exposeminar. New products include acruise drive smooth shift kit for2006 and up Dyna and 2007 and upFL/Touring, the Baker Grudgebox,which is said to be "the strongesttransmission for high output 2007and up FLs and a CompensatorSprocket kit for 2007 and laterSoftail/Touring and 2006 and laterDynas; www.bakerdrivetrain.com

DARKHORSE CRANKWORKS: Bestknown for their remanufactured,blueprinted and balanced crankassemblies, 35 years of experiencestands behind the A-modelShortblock remanufacturingprogram launched last year.Designed to help their dealers makemoney, rather than compete withthem, General Manager JohnDahmer says that "a dealer cansend us a complete lower end andwe will remanufacture it back tobetter than new specs at veryattractive prices". Ask about theproprietary 'Pro-Plug' system theyhave developed;www.darkhorsecrankworks.com

HORSEPOWER: Recent product news includes a newly designed, larger sizeTBW exchange program intake for bigger inch engines. The company says itcan turn around 62-64mm and 68mm version TBW intakes in 3-5 days withall popular intake part configurations available from 1.710 to 1.900 with B2and Hurricane Head oval ports expected to be available soon. From receiptof the stock unit with working internal electronics, dealers receive back awhole new throttle body intake manifold, flanges and seals;www.horsepowerinc.com

FEULING PARTS: From cam chest kits, Reaper brand camshafts and Beehivevalve springs to oil coolers, oiling system kits and lifters - one of the fastestgrowing performances parts programs in the market; www.feulingparts.com

MEMPHIS SHADES: Recent new products include a new spoiler windshield infive sizes and a choice of colorways for 2004-2013 and 2015 and later OEMFLTR fairings. The company also has new 'Triggerlock' mounting hardware forStreet models; www.memphisshades.com


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E One-piece forged trike wheelsOrange, California based Renegade Wheels recentlyannounced the long-awaited release of its "one-piece forged trike wheels." Renegade's exclusivecustom forging with over 2" of depth enables"remarkable 3D deep designs while stillmaintaining a match to the front wheels."These unique wheels are available in popularRenegade Wheel designs - including their chrome"Tahoe" seen here.All their trike wheels are 18" diameter x 7" wide,which means they are capable of handling wide215/70R-18 tires.

RENEGADE WHEELSOrange, California, USATel: 714 998 [email protected]

Offset highwaypeg mountsLake Havasu City, Arizona based parts and accessorymanufacturer Joker Machine is offering thesehighway peg mounts that allow riders to"stretch out for added comfort on longrides." They are designed to fit all H-D stylemale-mount footpeg front engine guardswith 1-1/4� tubing. Made from 6061-T6billet aluminum, they allow the footpegposition to be set 1-1/8� in or out from thecenter of engine guard tubing. Footpegs canbe rotated 360° to accommodate any rider.Available in black anodized, raw aluminum andchrome-plated finishes.

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Scout 'Torque Box' for increased powerNew items for the Indian Scout fromCalifornia's Ness Enterprises include thisnew 'Torque Box' for the Indian Scout.Extensively tested to maximize torqueand horsepower, the company says thedesign results in a "massive airflowimprovement over the factory aircleaner assembly."Each filter is hand-poured to ensureprecision fit with no "wicking" materialon the filter element. Ness say thatdyno results have shown an average of10 percent gains in horsepower andtorque when installing the Torque Boxwith slip-on mufflers on Scout models(dyno tuning or fuel tuner isrecommended).Specially designed tank grommets areincluded to properly secure the gas tankin a slightly raised position to allow formore airflow to reach the air cleaner.

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Nash barsDrag Specialties is noted for the support they give tocustom bike builders, especially when picking-upnew parts and accessory programs at an early stagein the development of a new range.The bars seen here are from Nash MotorcycleCompany of California. Founded in 2002 and headedup by Taber Nash, the business is known for itssignature bobber, chopper and hot rod style buildsthat convincingly reinterpret the styles of yesteryearfor contemporary riding.All Nash products are made in the USA, and TaberNash fabricates all products his own workshops,including these 1 1/4 inch 'Pudgy Midget Gimp', 11/4 inch 'Pudgy Gimp' and 1 inch 'Punchy' bars.Available in black or chromed, the dimpled, drilledand knurled 1 1/4 inchers are lathed down in thecenter and at both ends to allow use of standard 1inch grips, controls and risers. Their 1 inch 'Punchy' bars are a smaller version oftheir 'Looky Looky' bars, featuring an added crossbarfor additional support.

DRAG SPECIALTIESJanesville, Wisconsin, USATel: 608 758 [email protected]

Replacement cam chain tensionershoes and 34-tooth compensatoreliminator sprocketBiker's Choice has added a 34-tooth noise-reducing, slip-eliminating compensatoreliminator sprocket to its Twin Power line. Machined in the USA from 4140 heat-treated steel, it is said to improve startingand starter-life, reduce spinning weight by4.8 lbs. and fit '07-'15 Big Twin models and2006 Dynas. Also seen here, Twin Power's newreplacement cam chain tensioner shoes are"economical replacements for theexpensive H-D parts and designed toreplace only the wear items rather than thecomplete assembly."They are made in the USA from a materialthat is said to be superior to that used inthe OEM parts they replace and to offerreduced friction, longer life and be high-

temperature resistant. Sold in pairs, the company says that it isrecommended that factory shoes bechecked every 10,000 miles and that aninstallation tool is required to change thetensioner shoes on '99-'06 (except ‘06 Dyna)models (also available from Twin Power).

BIKER’S CHOICEFort Worth, Texas, USATel: 817 258 9000www.bikerschoice.comwww.twinpower-usa.com

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Ultima 2" late modelprimary belt driveAvailable for '06 and up Dynamodels and '07 and up Softails,this new polished billet Ultima2" belt drive has been"designed to effortlesslytransfer the torque and powerof even the most brutal high-horse power engines," says R&Dteam manager Brian Dillender."We have taken our time to test andprove the technology of all the majorclutch drive systems available on themarket to set the highest possible bar forthis late model belt drive - applying thatexperience to come up with a durable andpower-capable package that not onlydelivers smooth, quiet and reliableperformance under the most severe of

conditions, butwill also improve the look

of your customer's motorcycle - andall at a competitive price-point."Features include a premium polished 6061-T6 billet aluminum backing plate, highperformance Alto clutch plates, Goodyear2" belt and stainless clutch basket inserts toeliminate clutch plate wear on the outerbasket.This new 2 incher uses a 53T motor pulleyand 72T transmission pulley. Though notdesigned for use with mid-controls, it willwork with floorboards, although somespacing may be required.

MIDWEST MOTORCYCLE SUPPLYPevely, Missouri, USATel: 636 931 [email protected]

Spearfish, South Dakota based Baggster is offeringwhat it says are the first ever bolt-on customconversions for creating the stretched look on stockFLH tanks and bags.All of the components are said to bolt-on with notrimming, shaping, gluing or drilling, and come readyto prep for painting and are made of injection moldedpolyurethane.In addition to these FLH tank and side panel Speedstretch kits, Baggster also offers custom bagger kitoptions for Sportster, Softail and Dyna models.

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The issue of using the obvious benefits of solarenergy to charge motorcycle batteries is one that hasadvantage and opportunity, but also frustration anddifficulty in equal measure.Solar chargers are a great concept, but even in goodsunlight they deliver low power, slowly.Not knowing how the charging is going and thestatus of the battery at any given time in the process,is one of the biggest issues when using a solar panelto charge. However, TecMate say that their OptiMate

Solar controllers provide that information at a glance– battery status, and even if there is sufficient sun tocharge the battery. The OptiMate Solar controller is light and smallenough to be located at the battery, hanging directlyoff the fitted battery lead, instantly allowing youaccess to full information at a glance - such as if thereis sufficient sunlight (and therefore solar power) tocharge the battery at all, and if there is sufficientpower for a charge, is it charging or maintaining thebattery? Best of all, it will tell you if and when thebattery is ready to deliver. Unhappy owners of standard 12V solar panels canadd an OptiMate Solar charger kit and instantlyimprove their ability to work with the solar chargingprocess. There is a choice of two options - theTecMate TM520 Solar charger kit works on 12Vbatteries, and the TM521 Solar charger kit willconvert a standard 12V solar panel into a 6V batterycharger.Both kits are delivered with high quality cableaccessories, including the O-1 weatherproof batterylead and O-4 OptiMate battery clips that connectdirectly to the OptiMate charge controller, as well asa polarity converter for other brands of solar panel.

If you don't have a solar panel, but would like to usesolar power if the experience can be made user-friendly and reliable, then the TM-524 OptiMateSolar charge kit includes a high quality 6W solarpanel that comes with 3m/10ft output lead that endsin the OptiMate charge controller. An SAE in-lineconnection allows the cable to be extended in caseyou plan to mount the panel further away.

TECMATETienen, BELGIUMTel: +32 (0)16 805440www.tecmate.com

These 'Slugger' branded Nippondensostarters from Spearfish, South Dakota basedTerry Components are assembled in theUnited States with heavy-duty componentsand tested on state-of-the-art equipment.Described as using superior windings, high-tolerance, heavy-duty clutch and a thickercommutator that resists flying shorts, the 1.8kW output "has the torque to start anymonster motor with the least amount ofamperage drain."

Static-balanced for smoother operation, thelow-profile design will clear the electricspeedometer sensor for easy installationwith versions for '90-'93 and '94-'16 BigTwins.

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HSR48 - new extended mainjet and larger fuel valveThe Mikuni HSR48 Flat SlideRacing Smoothbore carburetorfor Big Twins is described by thecompany as "the must-have forany highly tuned, increaseddisplacement Big Twinmotorcycle engine."Mikuni claims it offers thehighestairflowpossiblewhileprovidinghighlyaccurate fuel metering, morepower and "Mikuni’s renownedprecision throttle response. Anew extended main jet andlarger fuel valve assure amplefuel supply for very powerfuland larger displacementengines."Mikuni say their HSR48 offersall the same features and bigperformance gains as theirpopular HSR42 and HSR45carburetors for stock and mildlymodified Harley-Davidson andother V-twins. All their HSRcarburetors are designed withan 8-roller bearing flat throttleslide assembly that allows anunobstructed venturi at fullthrottle to flow more air, whileit mixes fuel more precisely atall throttle settings.

Mikuni’s roller bearing throttleslide is designed to offersmoother throttle control andallows the use of a lighterthrottle return spring forreduced throttle effort. Theadjustable accelerator pumpprovides "instant throttleresponse in any riding orperformance application, whilea high capacity float bowlprevents fuel starvation evenunder full throttle applications." Ships complete with rubbermounting flange, choke cable,remote idle adjuster andadditional jetting.

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12.5" and 13.5"stiletto shocks

Available for those looking for a Cafe, Scrambler or contemporary streetlook for a Dyna model conversion, these stiletto shocks from Burly Brand aredesigned to raise the ride height ("Lifted is the new lowered," say Burly!),with the 12.5" version available now and a 13.5 incher due out this summer.According to Burly Brand owner MAG "the high performance damper iswrapped in a spring combination designed specifically to deal with subtleroad noise and imperfections, while the main coil handles the big hits andcontrols bottoming"; www.burlybrand.com

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Zipper’s Sport 107" kitNew from Elkridge, Maryland based performancespecialist Zipper's, this Sport 107" kit for 2007-upBig Twins is said to deliver "a strong low and mid-

range power boost."Described as "perfect for the rider who wants a totalpackage without busting the budget" the kitincludes CNC headwork, cylinders fitted with 107"flat-top pistons, Red Shift cams, tensioners,pushrods, gaskets and a pre-mapped ThunderMaxAutoTune system - so no dyno tuning is required."Zipper's say it delivers 118 ft/lbs of torque and thatit reaches 110 hp with the factory throttle body andinjectors - "arm-stretching acceleration with theexcellent manners and durability that is a Zipper’strademark."

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nteresting news from Rivera Primoof a sprocket that works withthe OE compensatorassembly and fixes the gearratio as an alternative toeliminating it with a solidsprocket.The stock sprocket has 34 teethwith a 46-tooth clutch basketsprocket. This gearcombination gives relativelypoor torque, and to date thesolutions have mostly been toreplace the stock assemblywith a solid sprocket.However, Rivera Primo's new

'Game Changer' sprockethas 32 teeth which,coupled with the stockbasket, hugelyimproves the torque.

The kit includes aninnovative "clip-on"adjuster shoe that clipsonto the OE adjustershoe to take up theextra primary chainslack created by thesmaller sprocket.'Game Changer' gear

ratio kits are completelybolt-on and work on 2007

and later H-D Touring and Trikemodels when used with the 2011 and

later Screamin' Eagle compensatorassembly.

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Designer ape hanger installation kitsPittsford, New York based MagnumShielding's designer ape hanger handlebarinstallation kits come complete with matchingbraided cables and brake lines. Kits are available for most ABS and non-ABSHarley-Davidson models with 12” to 20” apehanger style handlebars installed. Kits includethrottle and idle cables (except ‘08-‘16 Touringand 2016 Softail models), clutch cable orhydraulic clutch line, brake lines, copper crushwashers, hardware and wiring extensions. Available in Sterling Chromite II or Black Pearl,new for 2016 are updated 2016 Touring,Softail and XL/Sportster handlebar kits.Fitments for Sportsters are 2007 to presentmodels using drag and ape hanger stylehandlebars. Founded in 1982, Magnum is an ISO 9001-accredited manufacturer and Tier-1

Harley-Davidson vendor. Noted for thepatented Sterling Chromite and Black Pearlfinishes featured on their control cables, andtheir DOT approved brake lines, Magnum's in-house manufacturing capabilities include wiremanufacturing, winding, braiding, extruding,brazing, polishing and lean cellular assembly

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Low weight Dyna swingarm Lexington, North Carolina based C&S Custom hasadded high-performance, lightweight aerospace-quality aluminum swingarms for late-model Dynasto its ever growing range of custom parts andaccessories for v-twins.The company claims a weight reduction of 20lbsof unsprung weight compared to the stockswingarm, increasing performance and handling -especially "off idle and in maneuvring," thecompany says."We already provide swingarms in thousands of

powder-coat colors, in chrome, or in contrast-cutwith grooved louvers to match popularaftermarket rims, pulleys and rotors," explainedSteve Garwood, General Manager.Utilizing "proven technology to deliver a custom lookat affordable prices," the swingarm is machined in-house, "using only military aircraft-quality 6061-T6aluminum. It's specified by C&S because of its tensilestrength, fatigue limit and resistance to corrosion -even when the surface is abraded."It is generally recognized that road handling

characteristics are enhanced by reducing amachine's unsprung weight. All things beingequal, a lighter motorcycle will accelerate faster,stop faster, and be easier to turn when changingdirection, so when looking for performance,lighter is better."Dealers can select stock lengths up to 10" overstock. C&S Custom supplies both single units andfull kits, which include fasteners, caliper, wheeland chain, depending on what is required. Theunits are designed for Dynas from 2006 topresent.Established in 1999, C & S Custom has becomebest known as one of America's leading sportsbikeperformance engineers and customizers withbillet accessories and wide tire kits to one-offcustom built motorcycles. As anyone who has seenany of the company's custom bikes in the flesh willattest, it has a deserved reputation for quality andleading edge design. The company also has a large range of custom andperformance options for Big Twins and V-Rods,including 300, 330 and 360 series wide tire kits,wide triple trees for 240, 300, 330 and 360 frontwheels, and raked custom triple trees for 21 and23" front wheels.

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2016-style Softail turn signal connector extensions We were speaking with electrics guru JeffZielinski (of Namz Products/Badlands fame)at the V-Twin Expo, and he was talkingabout the number of times he gets callsfrom dealers and customizers who havefallen foul of Harley's habit (and it appliesto other OEs too) of making theoreticallysmall changes that have significant knock-on effects."It seems that every year the factory sneaksin some changes to a particular model, and2016 was no exception," Jeff said. Butluckily you don’t need to worry aboutfinding out the hard way, as the NAMZ crewhas you covered. "On the 2016 Softail the factory changedthe connectors used on the front turnsignals and to move them, you’ll need our

100 percent Plug-n-Play extensions - theyare simple to install, have color matchingwire, connectors and are guaranteed to fit,"according to Jeff.NAMZ is celebrating its 17th year inbusiness providing "World Class" electricalcomponents, fluid transfer lines, custominstallation supplies and the popularBadlands brand lighting modules. NAMZ/Badlands products are availablethrough Drag Specialties, Parts Unlimited,Tucker Rocky, Mid USA, J&P Cycles, V-Twin,Parts Canada, Motovan, Les ImportationsThibault, Parts Europe, Custom ChromeEurope, Motorcycle Storehouse, W&W,Zodiac, Rollies Speed Shop, WildriderInternational Pty Ltd., or direct from theNamz website.

NAMZ CUSTOM CYCLE PRODUCTSOreland, Pennsylvania, USATel: 610 265 [email protected]

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Sold in its raw cast aluminum finish, thishigh-quality replacement oil pump bodywith steel gears and shaft ships with theneeded gaskets and seals - mountinghardware sold separately. DRAG SPECIALTIESwww.dragspecialties.com

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GMA Wagner and KelseyHays style master cylindersGMA, a subsidiary of Belt Drives Limited,manufactures a wide selection of specialty andupscale replacement components for both H-D andcustom motorcycles. GMA parts are best known fortheir exceptional quality, fit and performance. The rear replacement and custom application mastercylinders shown here are manufactured by GMA inmodels to fit and replace both Wagner and KelseyHays models.Both styles are offered in natural, black and polished;the Wagner style fits 1973-1979 FX/FXE and 1958-1979 FL; the Kelsey Hays style fits 1980-1983FX/FXE, 1980-1982 FXWG, 1980-1981 XL and1979-1982 FL.

BELT DRIVES LTDAnaheim, California, USATel: 714 693 [email protected]

FP3 for J1850 touring modelsLast year saw Vance & Hines make continuousrefinements to its FP3 FuelPak, adding featuresand updating ease of use.The addition of four new options to the SensorData were announced in March: InstantaneousFuel Economy - to read the current fuel economyin real time; Average Fuel Economy with cycle re-set button - to keep track of fuel usage over timeand calculate the overall fuel economy; Powerand Torque.The version 1.4.0. announced in July included CamShaft Support (incorporating more than 50different aftermarket cams in the View/Edit mapsarea); DTC information providing specificdescriptions of trouble codes to better helpdiagnose the potential cause(s); AutoTune ForceQuit and customer support features as well asManual Firmware Update accessibility.In September Vance & Hines added Speedometer

Calibration, allowing users to precisely calibratethe speedometer for stock bikes or aftermarketwheels and tire sizes utilizing smartphone GPS,and choice of 3 different decel-pop reductionlevels that can be flashed into the bike.This was followed by improved (more intuitive)manual cam data entry and 2016 model support. The latest news concerns bikes prior to 2014. Thecurrent FP3 is designed for the Delphi equippedmodels from 2014 – 2016, but now the companyis releasing a 2007 - 2013 version for big twinmodels with the J1850 data bus.This opens up the FuelPak options that dealersand tuners have to include Pre-Rushmore andout-of-warranty tourers - a big new businessopportunity for Vance & Hines and their dealers.

VANCE & HINESSanta Fe Springs, California, USATel: 562 921 [email protected]

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Seen here for 2004 and up Sportsters, James Gasketsoffer the most comprehensive range of completeprimary gasket and seal kits on the market.Precision manufactured in stiff chemical and heattolerant aluminum, the cross-linked Foamet Nitrilesynthetic rubber is chemically blown to create a soft,conformable layer that is permanently bonded to theSAE 5052 H38 aluminum core.The Foamet compresses, providing excellent torqueretention sealability, with no additional sealantsrequired.Founded in 1979, and still under family ownershipat its 46,000 sq ft, Dayton, Nevada facility, JamesGaskets has always been well known for itsinvestment in materials research and use of the bestavailable metals and sealant techniques for theapplications concerned. In the case of JamesGaskets' Nitrile Foamet technology (or NitrileButadiene Rubber - NBR - to give its full technicalname), it delivers good overall resistance to oils and

the chemical 'packages' usually included in modernday oil formulas. It also delivers excellent heatresistance with the added advantage of superiorconformance to the sealing surfaces found in OE andaftermarket v-twin primaries and improved toleranceof the lower clamping loads used in v-twins.James offer gaskets, seals and kits for mostapplications on all Harley-Davidson models from1936 to present - its popular gasket boards arewidely regarded as a workshop credential, ahallmark of service excellence.

JAMES GASKETSDayton, Nevada, USATel: 775 246 [email protected]

Color MatchseriesCelebrating its 20th anniversary in businessthis year, Turlock, California based SinisterWheel is well known for its designexpertise, engineering quality andinnovation.Home of the 'Big Daddy' and 'Big PhatDaddy' spoke wheels programs and ''BadBoy' billet wheel design collection, Sinisteris now offering many of its popular'Shredder', 'Labyrinth', 'Symbolic' and'Drifter' spoke billet wheel designs in itsnew Color Match series.CNC machined in-house at their facility nearModesto in northern California, dealers andcustom bike builders can order the wheelsin any color combination and edge cutfinish.All their wheels are available in 32", 30",26", 21", 18" and 16" with optionalmatching rotors (and pulleys, air cleanersand a variety of other custom parts) in11.5", 11.8", 13" and massive 18 inchers.Their own design and manufacture offloating caliper set is also available.

SINISTER WHEELTurlock, California, USATel: 209 664 [email protected]

Drifter

Symbolic

Shredder

Labyrnth

James primary gaskets

James Gaskets' complete aluminum Foamet kitsfor 2004 and up Sportsters

Air cleanersand L.E.D.lightshowoptions

More new parts and accessory designs released byHudson, Wisconsin based Ciro include these newfurther air cleaner designs.The patent-pending 'Cipher' air cleaner design is saidto have a "unique, exotic and clean style thatbeautifully accents any engine." The air cleanerassembly is an inch thinner than the factory set up,which makes riding (especially touring) a morecomfortable experience. The reusable cotton filterbreathes from the top and sides, increasing airflowby 50 percent, and features a radius inlet.Available in chrome/silver, black/carbon,chrome/black and black/chrome, they ship as a kitwith "everything needed for a quick and easy bolt-on installation."Also seen here, Ciro's "Shock & Awe" L.E.D. lightingkit will allow customizing with "an unbelievable lightshow."Available in a Bluetooth 4.0 version controlled byAndroid or Apple devices, offering "millions of lightoptions", or the standard rotary dial controlledversion with 21 available colors, three brightnesslevels and a flash mode.The Bluetooth controlled version is said to offerinfinite colors, precise brightness control, advancecolor, brightness and timing sequence programming,a save function to store programs and the option tocreate two zones of look for the bike.The kit includes 2 x 12" L.E.D. strips, 6 x 3" strips, y-adaptors, wiring extensions and rotary controller.

CIROHudson, Wisconsin, USATel: 715 808 [email protected]

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Zodiac additions to 2016 product linePM 'Jet' air cleaners

The Performance Machine JET air cleaner features aunique, innovative body design that mounts either ina "speedy" horizontal position or in a stylish verticallook. The lightweight aluminum design featuresinternal rubber breather tubes to eliminate oilleakage. Made in the USA and available in chrome,black contrast cut or PM's proprietary 'Black OPS' -a unique gloss/textured black mix designed tocomplement Harley’s stock black engine finish.Designed for use with the stock Keihin CV carburetor,an adapter is available so they can also be fitted toMikuni HSR carburetors. Fitments include stockKeihin CV carburetor equipped 1991-2006 Sportsterand stock Delphi fuel injection equipped 2007 topresent XL Sportsters, stock Keihin CV carburetorequipped 1993 thru 1999 Evolution Big Twin and1999-2006 Twin Cams, stock Delphi fuel injectionequipped 2002 to present Dyna, 2002 thru 2015Softails, 2002-2007 Touring models, 2008 to presentDelphi fuel injection equipped Touring and Trike,2011 thru 2012 FLSTSE, 2013 thru 2014 FXSBSE,2014 to present FLSTNSE and all 2016 Softails.

'Aurora' King Tour-Pak sidetrims

Zodiac 'Aurora' chrome or lighted side trim kits "adda great, easy to install custom look" to the OEM KingTour-Pak on 2006 to present Harleys. They featureultra-bright LEDs and are available with red lenses,or as smoke or clear lenses with red LEDs. As with alltheir Genuine Zodiac parts, the company says theyare "made to the highest standards and covered byan unrivalled 2-year warranty."

Sportster passenger pegmounts

Passenger footpeg mount kits are a necessaryaddition when converting a solo seat Sportster.Zodiac's kits include mounting brackets and all therequired mounting hardware. They can be combinedwith any of their male mount passenger pegs. Thekits contain left and right peg mounts and therequired hardware. They fit all 2014 to presentSportster models.

Custom handlebar switches

Zodiac 'Prime' mini push button switch kits are"streamlined for a lean, clean custom look."Hardly any larger than most grip set diameters,these are "a must for builders who want

minimalistic looking controls." Kits come pre-wired with 25" (64cm) wiring and are available assingle or dual switch styles. The switch housingsare made from CNC billet aluminum and comewith black, chrome or bronzed finishes.

Zodiac 'Texas' brand leather bags

Exclusive to Zodiac, 'Texas' leather luggage is"made from tough, real cowhide leather" andavailable in all black. Selected styles also come in"Ranger" style brown with a vintage "lived-in"look. New in the Texas Leather line are various bagsfor Softails and Sportsters, two windshield bags, aspecial sissybar bag, a super large tool roll, as wellas a round big bag, designed to strap on a luggagerack. Selected bags are also available with anexternal, fitted Biltwell fuel bottle.

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

Well known German accessoriesmanufacturer Fehling offers dealersaccess to one of the largest handlebarranges in the industry. Among their designs, these TUVapproved 'Z' bars are made in 1" (25.4mm) outer diameter stainless steeltubing and available in a choice ofheights. Available finished in chrome or black,Fehling design and make all their ownproducts in-house at their factory near

Dortmund in Germany. Founded in 1945as specialist metal- forming andprocessing engineers, the companyspecializes in motorcycle parts, currentlyemploys around 25 people and is still inthe founder's family ownership.

ERNST FEHLING GMBH & COWickede (Ruhr), GERMANYTel: +49 (0)2377 [email protected]

Fehling Z-bars



Started in 2015 byformer professionalracer Eric Behrse,Destroy Moto Co ofHesperia, Californiaspecializes in trackerand bobber parts.Derived from hisexperience ofcustomizingSportsters, this crudand impactprotecting skid plateis made fromdurable 1/8"aluminum and ships with all necessary hardwarefor 1991-2003 XLs. DESTROY MOTOR CO, USA,www.destroymotoco.com

Sportster skidplate

PM 'Formula' lineCalifornia based manufacturer PerformanceMachine has released a new program of wheels andaccessories for 2016 - their 'Formula' range isdescribed as a "perfect formula of contemporarysimplicity coupled with an early race-inspiredlightweight, tapered and pocketed 5-spoke design."Available in chrome, contrast-cut and contrast-cut

platinum, they are CNC-machined from billetaluminum; the range of matching componentsincludes two-piece rotors and belt sprockets withhard anodized teeth.The range is rounded-out with a set of CNC-machined engine and drivetrain covers to match.Featuring "streamlined spokes stemming from thecentre for an unforgettable impression," they areavailable in chrome and contrast-cut and ship withgaskets and hardware.

PERFORMANCE MACHINELa Palma, California, USATel: 714 523 [email protected]

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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 OFFICETHE NETHERLANDS

ZODIAC INTERNATIONAL B.V.Tel: 0031(0)297 288621

Email: [email protected]

AUSTRALIACASSONS PTY. LTD.Tel: 2 888 2 1900


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Tel: 02137 78740Email: [email protected]

GREAT BRITAINZODIAC U.K.

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ITALYZODIAC ITALIATel: 3426 561527


POLANDZODIAC POLAND

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Tel: 071 761 2678Email: [email protected]

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Australia

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Canada

Power Twins Tel: 403 250 6611

Germany

Custom Chrome EuropeTel: 0049 (0)671 88888 0

Parts EuropeTel: 0049 (0)6501 9695-2000

W & W CyclesTel: 0049 (0)931 2506115

Netherlands

Motorcycle Storehouse BVTel: 0031 (0)50 303 9771

Zodiac InternationalTel: 0031 (0)297 28 86 21

New ZealandPerformance Cycle

WholesaleTel: 0064 (0)9 308 1625

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Bikers ChoiceTel: (800) 347 8080

Drag SpecialtiesTel: (800) 222 3400

Tec Dist. Tel: (800) 356 0043

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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]

BULGARIA – SENAX LTD.

T. (359)29441011 [email protected]

CROATIA - NOVEMA NOVA D.O.O

T. (385) 47715930 [email protected]

CYPRUS - J.L. MOTORACE LTD (MOTORCYCLE)


CZECH REP. - MOTOSERVIS DEYL

T. (420)606 460 579 [email protected]

DENMARK - NELLEMAN & DREWSEN APS


ESTONIA - OÜ HELADORA LLC


FINLAND - OY BRANDT A/B


FRANCE - MORACO SAS

T. (33)(3)85 51 45 30 [email protected]

GERMANY - ECON WERKST.-AUSRÜSTUNGS


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


GREAT BRITAIN - MOTOHAUS POWERSPORTS


GREECE - EKON TEKNIC


HOLLAND - HOCOPARTS B.V.


HUNGARY - DOVER KFT


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


ITALY - SOCIETÀ GENERALE RICAMBI


JAPAN - OKADA CORPORATION

T. (81)(3)5473-0371 [email protected]

KUWAIT -TRISTAR MOTORCYCLES


LATVIA - MAXMOTO

T. (371)-67 81 78 16 [email protected]

MALTA - MAGAZA MOTORCYCLE SERVICES


MOROCCO - SHENO

T. (212) (0)5 22 35 97 16 [email protected]

NEW ZEALAND - NORTHERN ACCESSORIES


NORWAY - SPARE PARTS SERVICE AS


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

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SERBIA - MOTO-BIKE


ROMANIA – MOTOBOOM


SINGAPORE - DWA LUBRICANTS PTE LTD


SLOVAKIA - MOTOSERVIS DEYL


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TECMATE SOUTH AFRICA


SPAIN - EUROMOTO 85, S.A.

T. (34)(936)376 611

[email protected]

SWEDEN - MOTOSPEED AB


SWITZERLAND - TECHNOPOLYMER AG

T. (41)(91) 683-0333

[email protected]

SWITZERLAND - HOSTETTLER AG

T. (41)(41) 926-6111

[email protected]

TAIWAN - PROMO-TEC INTERNATIONAL


TURKEY - VELOMOTO


UAE - TRISTAR MOTORCYCLES DUBAI


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TECMATE NORTH AMERICA

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Tel: 07 3252 2129

CanadaPreston Cycle Products

Tel:(800) 265 2298Parts Canada/Drag Specialties

Tel:(877) 717 2858

EuropeCustom Chrome EuropeTel: 0049 (0)6721 4007 0

DÜX IndustriesTel: 0049 (0)40 434037

Parts Europe Tel: 0049 6501 9695-2000Motorcycle Storehouse Tel: 0031 (0)50 3039775

Zodiac International Tel: 0031 (0)297 288 621

USABikers Choice

Tel: (800) 347 8080

Custom ChromeTel: (800) 729 3332

Drag SpecialtiesTel: (800) 222 3400

KustomwerksTel: (800) 498 4711

MID-USATel: (800) 527 0501

Tedd CycleTel: (914) 565 2806

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Motorcycle Storehouse B.V.Industrieweg 22, 9781 AC Bedum, The NetherlandsTel: +31 (0)50-3039775 - Fax: +31 (0)50-

3039777

MCS Spainish agentPaloma Pinto

Tel: +34 0 93 865 7427 - Fax: +34 0 93 865 7427E-mail: [email protected]

MCS French agentBruno Selle

Tel: +33 (0)4 90 67 76 33 - Fax: +33 (0)4 90 67 92 11E-mail: [email protected]

MCS German agentRasi Bayazid

Tel: +49 (0)211 289 0538 - Fax: +49 (0)211 289 0532E-mail: [email protected]

MCS Italian agentMarcello Fontana

Tel: +39 0445 390437 - Fax: +39 0445 395539E-mail [email protected]

MCS UK agentSimon Letts

Tel: +44 (0)1892 668844 - Fax: +44 (0)1892 667722E-mail: [email protected]

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THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERSAIM Corp (US) Clutches & gear kits ..........................................................................................64

Arlen Ness Enterprises (US) Parts & accessories ....................................................................19,49

Badlands Motorcycle Products (US) Illuminator modules ............................................................55

Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) Scorpion clutch basket ..............................................................11

Belt Drives Ltd (US) GMA forward controls, GMA floorboards, Distributor network............18,36,59

Ciro (US) Parts & accessories................................................................................................42-43

Darkhorse Crankworks (US) Crank assembly balancing & rebuilds..............................................45

Design Engineering Inc (DEI) (US) Exhaust pipe heat shield ........................................................59

DNA Specialty (US) Forged billet wheels ....................................................................................17

DP Brakes and Clutches North America (US) Brakes & clutches ..................................................38

Drag Specialties (US) Ciro parts and accessories ..........................................................................7

Fehling (DE) Parts & accessories ................................................................................................60

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

Hawg Halters Inc (US) Calipers, triple trees, front ends ....................................................31-34,53

James Gaskets (US) Carburetor kits, Distributor network ......................................................25,60

Joker Machine (US) High performance air cleaners ....................................................................39

KB Performance Pistons (US) Performance pistons ....................................................................41

Kellermann (DE) New Bullet 1000 series....................................................................................36

Kibblewhite Precision Machining Inc (US) Springs ........................................................................5

Koelnmesse (DE) INTERMOT Customized 2016 ..........................................................................63

Kustom Tech (IT) Parts & accessories..........................................................................................12

LePera Enterprises (US) Seats ....................................................................................................40

Mag Connection (FR) Distributor ..............................................................................................13

MC Baggers (US) 'Steel Kore' one-piece bolt-on neck ..................................................................4

Memphis Shades (US) Batwing fairing ......................................................................................11

Metalsport Wheels (US) 'The Whip' new for 2016......................................................................38

Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts (US) Parts & accessories......................................................................9

Midwest Motorcycle Supply (US) Ultima engine rebuild program................................................10

MIZU (DE) RST complete forks, cartridges, brake calipers..............................................................4

Motorcycle Storehouse (NL) Distributor, International Sales Offices ..................................46-47,60

NAMZ Custom Cycle Products (US) Wiring harnesses & fluid lines ..............................................14

National Cycle Inc (US) Windshields & accessories ....................................................................18

Pickard USA (US) Precision fit - Swag bag rear end packages ....................................................41

Renegade Wheels (US) Rapture wheel ......................................................................................51

Rivera Primo (US) Gear Ratio Game Changer ..............................................................................5

Rush Racing Products (US) High performance products ........................................................15,50

S&S Cycle (US) V Series long blocks ..........................................................................................23

SBS Friction (DK) SBS brake pads ................................................................................................2

Spectro Oils of America (US) Premium-quality lubricants ............................................................48

Speed-Way Shelters (US) Shelters, distributors ..........................................................................58

Surflex (IT) Clutches for Harley-Davidson ....................................................................................8

Tech Cycle Performance Products (US) Belt drives & starters ......................................................55

TecMate (BE) Solar convertors for off-grid battery charging........................................................16

Terre Di Moto (IT) 2016 Biker Fest - The Italian Bike Week..........................................................61

Thunder Heart (US) ThunderMax TracMax ABS wheel speed correction module ..........................16

Truett & Osborn Cycle (US) Stroker pistons for Harley 45's ........................................................59

TTS Motorcycles (DE) Rims & wheels ........................................................................................37

Tucker Rocky Distributing (US) Twin Power Lithium-ion battery ..................................................27

Vance & Hines (US) Demand Vance & Hines ........................................................................56-57

Zodiac International (NL) Parts & accessories, European offices ............................................20,58

THIS MONTH’S EDITORIAL ITEMSArlen Ness Enterprises (US) V-Twin Expo review ........................................................................22

Arlen Ness Enterprises (US) Scout Torque Box for increased power ............................................35

Avon Grips (US) V-Twin Expo review..........................................................................................24

Avon Tyres (GB) Cobra tire for trike front ends ............................................................................6

Bad Dad (US) V-Twin Expo review ............................................................................................22

Baggster (US) Bolt-on stretch kits..............................................................................................39

Baker Drivetrain (US) V-Twin Expo review ..................................................................................30

Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) V-Twin Expo Industry Excellence Awards ....................................12

Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) V-Twin Expo review ..................................................................26

Belt Drives Ltd (US) GMA master cylinders ................................................................................51

Biker Fest (IT) 30th annual Biker Fest International ....................................................................14

Biker's Choice (US) Additions to Twin Power line........................................................................37

Black Brand Motorcycle Clothing (US) V-Twin Expo review ........................................................26

Burly Brand Products (US) Stiletto shocks ..................................................................................44

C&S Custom Cycles (US) Low weight Dyna swingarm ................................................................47

Ciro (US) Air cleaners and LED lightshow options ......................................................................52

Dakota Digital (US) V-Twin Expo Industry Excellence Awards ......................................................12

Darkhorse Crankworks (US) V-Twin Expo review ........................................................................30

Dealer-World.com (GB) AMD Magazine annual industry photo ............................................28-29

Destroy Moto Co (US) Sportster skid plate ................................................................................55

DNA Specialty (US) V-Twin Expo review ....................................................................................30

Dover Corporation (US) NewsBrief: Decline in quarterly revenue ................................................12

DP Brakes and Clutches North America (US) V-Twin Expo review................................................30

Drag Specialties (US) Nash bars available ..................................................................................37

Drag Specialties (US) Terry Components high-torque starters available ......................................40

Drag Specialties (US) Oil pump assembly ..................................................................................48

Drag Specialties (US) NewsBrief: Annual Ride in November ..........................................................8

DTR Builder (US) V-Twin Expo review ........................................................................................24

Easyriders Events (US) V-Twin Expo Industry Excellence awards ..................................................12

Easyriders Events (US) V-Twin Expo show review feature ......................................................21-30

Erik Buell Racing (US) Back in business - return to production imminent....................................1,6

Fehling (DE) Z-bars ..................................................................................................................54

Feuling Parts (US) V-Twin Expo review ......................................................................................30

Freedom Performance Exhaust (US) V-Twin Expo Industry Excellence Awards ..............................12

Galfer USA (US) V-Twin Expo review..........................................................................................30

HardDrive (US) Jesse Rooke parts now available ..........................................................................8

Havoc Motorcycles (CA) Partnership with Wild West ....................................................................6

Hawg Halters Inc (US) V-Twin Expo review ................................................................................26

Headwinds (US) V-Twin Expo Industry Excellence Awards ..........................................................12

Hogtunes /Metrix Audio (CA) V-Twin Expo Industry Excellence Awards ......................................12

Horsepower (US) V-Twin Expo review ........................................................................................30

James Gaskets (US) James primary gaskets ................................................................................52

Joker Machine (US) Offset highway peg mounts ........................................................................35

K&P Engineering (US) V-Twin Expo review ................................................................................26

Khrome Werks (US) V-Twin Expo review ....................................................................................26

Lloydz Motorworkz (US) V-Twin Expo review..............................................................................24

Mag Connection (FR) Now distributing TBR ..............................................................................12

Magnum Shielding (US) Designer ape hanger installation kits ....................................................46

Marketplace Events / AIMExpo (US) NewsBrief: AIMExpo 200+ exhibitors ..................................12

MC Baggers USA (US) V-Twin Expo review ................................................................................24

Memphis Shades (US) V-Twin Expo review ................................................................................30

Midwest Motorcycle Supply (US) Ultima 2" primary belt drive ....................................................39

Mikuni American Corp (US) HSR48 Flat Slide Racing Smoothbore carburetor ..............................44

NAMZ Custom Cycle Products (US) 2016 Softail turn signal connector extensions ......................48

Nash Motorcycle (US) Bars available through Drag Specialties....................................................37

Nelson-Rigg USA (US) V-Twin Expo review ................................................................................26

P3R Flywheels (US) V-Twin Expo review ....................................................................................22

Performance Machine (US) Jet air cleaners available through Zodiac ..........................................54

Performance Machine (US) Formula line of wheels and accessories ............................................55

Renegade Wheels (US) One-piece forged trike wheels................................................................35

Rivera Primo (US) Game Changer 32-tooth sprocket ..................................................................45

Rooke Customs (US) Designs available through HardDrive ..........................................................8

S&S Cycle Inc (US) V-Twin Expo Industry Excellence Awards ......................................................12

SBS Friction (DK) V-Twin Expo review ........................................................................................22

Sinister Wheel (US) Color Match series ......................................................................................52

Spectro Oils of America (US) V-Twin Expo review ......................................................................24

SuperTrapp Industries (US) V-Twin Expo review ..........................................................................21

TechnoResearch (US) V-Twin Expo review ..................................................................................22

TecMate (BE) Solar convertors for off-grid battery charging........................................................40

Terry Components (US) High torque starters available through Drag Specialties ..........................40

The Leatherworks (US) V-Twin Expo review................................................................................22

ThunderMax (US) V-Twin Expo review........................................................................................22

Tucker Rocky Distributing (US) Twin Power catalog ....................................................................14

Two Brothers Racing (US) Distributed by MAG Connection ........................................................12

Universal Power Group (UPG) (US) V-Twin Expo review..............................................................24

Vance & Hines (US) FP3 FuelPak upgrades ................................................................................51

Victory Motorcycles (US) ‘Octane’ bike..................................................................................64,10

Wild West Motor (US) Partnership with Havoc Motorcycles ..........................................................6

Wood Performance (US) V-Twin Expo review..............................................................................21

Zipper's Performance Products (US) Sport 107" kit ....................................................................45

Zodiac International (NL) Additions to 2016 product line ..........................................................54

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Victory 'Octane'

The new Victory Octane is a platformabout which so more can be said,strategically and technically.The aftermarket as we know it can nolonger depend solely on Harley's XLsand Big Twins. With peak-baggerhaving been passed and uncertaintysurrounding the future strength ofdemand for Harley's core offerings, theadvent of the "New Indians" havealready represented a much neededshot-in-the-arm for aftermarketprospects - as well as an unwelcome,though surely predictable, shot-across-the-bows for Milwaukee.With the Octane, Polaris has done itagain - but on steroids.From an aftermarket perspective theplatform is a gift that will just keepgiving. While it would be impossible tospeculate at this stage about just howhigh the production numbers willclimb (they don't need to be huge forthe bike to be nonetheless hugelysignificant), the one thing that we canbe sure of is that at the kind of retailprice point it has been introduced, thescope for aftermarket opportunity will

be immense.What is more, we are not talking (only)bolt-on here. The Scouts and the Chiefsare all begging to be dressed and re-visualised, but the Octane is beggingto be engineered and retuned.For a start, it is a raging certainty thatit won't be long before that front endgets beefed up (48mm upsidedownies?) and the rear suspensiongets piggy-backs. It is crying out forlightweight wheels, sports brakes,replacement pipes, titanium valve-train, fuel-injection tuning, new bars,instruments and controls - to saynothing of an improved seat(something from the Le Pera studioperhaps?). Victory's launch info already details astage one replacement exhaust, piggyback shocks, drag bars and a tach withshift light, so they are clearly aware ofthe machine's destiny at the hands of

the market's tuners, and I can't wait tosee what the likes of Brock'sPerformance, 'T-Man' Riser, DanFitzmaurice, Hoban Brothers, ScottSjovall and so many others are able tomake of it.Victory in particular, and Polaris ingeneral, have a much moreenlightened attitude to seeing theaftermarket as a potential partnerrather than as their enemy. They havean established modus operandi thathas not only seen them buying thirdparty candidates for the PG&Aprograms, but also sees them workingwith aftermarket vendors on anindependent basis. They understandthat doing so, making it worthwhile forother vendors to market their

Robin Bradley takes a strategic look at what the new Victory'Octane' could mean for the aftermarket and for Milwaukee

In the United States theEnvironment ProtectionAgency (EPA) may be aboutto start enforcing emissionsregulations on street-legalproduction bikes that havebeen modified for track andrace use.

American Carl Reese has set anew solo "Cannonball" cross-country record riding the 2,829miles from Las Vegas to NewYork City in just 38 hours, 49minutes - on a BMW K 1600 GT -beating a record that had stoodsince 1983 by over three hours.

Milwaukee now has anothermotorcycle manufacturer.Headed by ex Harley manRod Copes, Royal EnfieldNorth America, a whollyowned subsidiary of theIndian parent company, hastaken over North Americanresponsibility for the brandfrom Fairbault, Minnesotabased Classic Motor Works.Copes is quoted as targeting100 dealer appointments in2016.

The Indian Scout powered IndianMotorcycle to a doubling of unitsales in Australia in 2015. Polarisnow has 8 Indian dealershipsthere, three of which it directlyowns and operates.

The latest Consumer ProductSafety Commission Reportshows that fatalities andinjuries related to All TerrainVehicle use in the UnitedStates continued to declinein 2014 for the seventhstraight year since theypeaked in 2007.

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