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IN line with its loweredforecasts for the second halfof last year, Harley-Davidson's full-yearmotorcycle sales were up, but

only by a disappointing 1.3 percentin the United States in 2014 - whichtranslates into 171,079motorcycles sold (63.8 percent oftotal production), an increase ofjust 2,216 additional bikes.Overall, Harley's worldwide motorcyclesales are up by +2.7 percent, but thegood news, in motorcycles sales terms (asopposed to shipments, and as opposedto the corporation's financialperformance), comes from theirinternational sales, which dramaticallyimproves their overall performancepicture.Total international sales are now amassive 96,920 motorcycles, up by 9.2percent and accounting for 36.2 percentof total production. Harley's Europe,Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regionleads the way with 45,323 motorcyclessold (+6.4 percent), 38,491 of whichwere sold in Europe itself (+6.7 percent). The Asia/Pacific region was up by 11.8

percent with 30,074 motorcycles sold (ofwhich 10,775 went to Japanesecustomers); Harley's Latin Americanmarkets were up by +2.1 percent(11,652 motorcycles sold). As AMD’sregular dealer surveys conducted for us

by Milwaukee based analyst R.W. Bairdhad suggested might be the case lastyear, Harley's Canadian dealers sold 10.8percent fewer motorcycles than in 2013(9,871).Chairman, President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer Keith Wandell is nonethelessupbeat in his investor communitybriefings, preferring to point instead tobalance sheet and demographicimprovements, while acknowledging theCompany's international strength."Harley-Davidson achieved a great year

of financial performance in 2014, withdouble-digit earnings growth, revenuetopping $6 billion and continued strongimprovement in margins. "We also continued to broaden ourcustomer base and expand the reach ofour brand through unrivaled productsand experiences. In internationalmarkets, our dealers in Asia Pacific,EMEA and Latin America posted theirhighest new motorcycle sales on recordfor each region, delivering on ourexpectation for international sales togrow at a faster rate than U.S. sales. Andin the U.S., for the third straight year, salesto our outreach customers grew at morethan twice the rate of sales to corecustomers.""Our success is the result of a clear focuson managing the Company for the longterm, building on our well-establishedstrategies and driving continuousimprovement in every aspect of ourbusiness," Wandell said.Full-year 2014 diluted earnings per shareincreased 18.3 percent to $3.88compared to diluted EPS of $3.28 in2013. Net income was $844.6 million on

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AS an Indian Motorcycle dealer, J.C. "Pappy" Hoel, legendaryfounder of the Jack Pine Gypsies and the event that became theSturgis Motorcycle Rally (The Black Hills Motor Classic), wouldfor sure have had a thing or two to say about Harley's 75 year

sponsorship deal with the City of Sturgis.He was a businessman, so from the point of view of

securing the financial future of the City, indeed the State'sprimary income source, he would no doubt have applaudedthe move.I myself have been exposed to the inner workings of the

Rally from the City of Sturgis' point of view, and the, untilrecent years, startling reality of the surprisingly limitedcontribution the event made to City (as opposed to State)coffers, and the harsh realities of life for the Sturgis communityyear round when the motorcycle industry isn't watching.So in principle I say "way-to-go" Sturgis for having

managed to pull things round so well in the past five years.However, as has been seen by the unedifying tensions and conflicts raised by the

licensing issues, the City finds itself walking a tight rope - it has a tricky balancing actto perform, between not short-changing the year-round needs of its citizens, and notallowing the goose to choke on its golden egg.It is interesting that the deal, which will see Harley build itself the mother of all

corporate 'Bar 'n' Shield' mothership presences right in the middle of downtownSturgis, also sees Harley-Davidson proclaimed the "Official Motorcycle" of the SturgisMotorcycle Rally.Quite apart from the fact that the event started out as a weekend picnic for Hoel's

Indian riding customers, with catering in stores’ back yards, and quite apart from thefact that Harley-Davidson essentially told Sturgis where to shove their City for thefifteen years or so they had decamped to the Convention Center at Rapid City, there-emergence of the Indian brand is what has got Harley's attention at Sturgis.

Now it is (finally) under credible ownership, ownership with the kind of potentialpocket-depth that no doubt makes even Harley blink, the thought of such avast audience and enthusiast base possibly being snatched from under their

nose has got to have an awful lot more to do with the decision than the sense ofrighteous brotherhood portrayed by Motor Factory management as they dancedaround the car park at Juneau Avenue in January waving bricks in the air, declaringtheir unswerving bonds of brotherhood and filial piety.As the Corporate Mind Control Program spokes out from Harley's new Main Street

"Hog Pen" in the coming years, as the whole City gradually fades to Orange & Black,75 years from now there'll be gantries over I90 that groan under the weight of thearray of government Population Information and Security Sensors (geddit?) thatautomatically record your arrival.They'll record your bike details, your personal details, search your credit rating for

the grade of City Approved lodging you can afford (if you and your family forego food

for the next 30 days), and refuse you permission to exit through the Freeway off-rampbarriers unless you scored well enough to be able to replace your strictly stock latemodel Harley (and only Harley) with the personalized new Stock Keeping Unit thatthe Culture Kops determine will be waiting for you by the time you park.Your old bike will be recycled though, so don't worry about your environmental

footprint - by the year 2090 (or MY 187 as it will be knownby then) Harley ownership will have become compulsorythroughout the world. Your pre-owned machine will beamong the tens of millions being provided free each year forevery third world citizen at age 18.It was the introduction of that program, an unprecedented

act of civil responsibility, that prompted a grateful planet toaward to what, by then, will have become the world's onlylegal motorcycle manufacturer with its 100 percent tax break.That will be among a whole slew of enlightened mid-21st

century forward-facing regulations and socially enlightenedlegislation steered through the newly created "Terra Gov" by

President Davidson's fifth term administration.

A further irony in the 75 year sponsorship announcement is that Rally founder"Pappy" Hoel (by then a Yamaha dealer btw!) had actually been against thesanitization of the Rally when the City tried to start banning the so-called

outlaw gangs - a presence that a near bankrupt mid-80's Harley-Davidson cited astheir reason for turning their back on the City of Sturgis, and the by then 100,000 orso riders/customers/citizens (mostly non-stock, non late-model Harley riders) that theJack Pine Gypsies had had to give up trying to host.They and their event were a victim of their own success, and had to turn operation

of the Rally over to the City and independent commercial interests, in the same decadethat Harley-Davidson's response to finding themselves circling the drain was to turntheir back on those who were doing the miles on their own products and head downthe road to Rapid City in search of some of those nice people you see on Hondas.Some fifteen or twenty or so years later, having successfully cookie-cuttered a new

customer base into homogeneity, with their identikit leathers, patches, bikes andownership expectations, Harley have now turned the attention of their H.O.G. armyback on to the City they eschewed, and plan to build their worshippers a bespoketemple in which to stamp out any possible thoughts of defection.

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H-D signs long-termSturgis sponsorship dealWITH 2015 marking the 75thanniversary of the Sturgis MotorcycleRally, Harley-Davidson has announceda 75 year sponsorship deal with theCity of Sturgis to become the "OfficialMotorcycle" of the Rally.

“Harley-Davidson riders haveattended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rallyfor decades. This new agreement willhelp fuel many more years of freedom,independence and rebellion for this

iconic gathering,” said Matt Levatich,Harley-Davidson President and COO.

“Riding is a passion passed downthrough generations, so it’s importantwe celebrate the legacy and history ofHarley-Davidson in Sturgis, whilehelping creating new memories.”

The agreement between themotorcycle manufacturer and the Cityof Sturgis will include the building of apermanent plaza on Main Street inSturgis that will be used to stageevents, concerts and even weddings.

The year-round location, which willbe completed in time for this year’s75th rally, will be the official Harley-Davidson destination for riders andfans alike. The new plaza will integratebricks from Harley’s Milwaukeeheadquarters, a building that oncehoused the company’s factory datingback more than 100 years. www.harley-davidson.com

THIS year's Moscow Custom &Tuning Show is being staged atthe 12th annual Moto ParkExpo, the leading annualmotorcycle show in Russia, atMoscow's IEC "Crocus Expo"facility.It will again be co-joined withthe Moscow Custom & TuningShow 2015, a custom bike showthat has always provided highlycompetitive entries at the AMDWorld Championship of CustomBike Building.Moto Park regularly sees some100 exhibitors and close to80,000 visitors. Many of theleading manufacturers arerepresented at Moto Park, andthese have included Harley-Davidson, Polaris (Victory andIndian), Honda, Yamaha, BMW,Triumph and Peugeot. Harley now has 8 dealerships in

Russia, with more planned. In 2013 the Russian motorcyclemarket is said to have had totalrevenues of $1.4bn and to havegrown by over 40 percent since2009; however, that rate ofgrowth is set to slow, averagingsomething in the region of 4percent a year between 2014and 2018.Rosstat data suggests thatannual motorcycle sales inRussia were around 203,000 in2010; Autostat data puts thetotal number of motorcycle inuse in Russia at around 2.5million in 2012.

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Harley-Davidson sales revenue and production data… 4th quarter 2014Income statements in THREE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDED$1,000s (except share) DEC 2014 DEC 2013 DEC 2014 DEC 2013

Net sales revenue $1,031,150 $1,032,292 $5,567,681 $5,258,290Gross profit $314,210 $324,745 $2,025,080 $1,862,372Total operating income $98,333 $122,036 $1,280,983 $1,153,702Net income $74,475 $75,409 $844,611 $733,993Diluted earningsper common share $0.35 $0.34 $3.88 $3.28

Figures are shown THREE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDEDin $1,000s DEC 2014 DEC 2013 DEC 2014 DEC 2013

H-D Motorcycles $784,535 $781,772 $4,385,863 $4,067,510Parts & Accessories $165,581 $169,296 $875,019 $873,075General Merchandise $75,044 $75,876 $284,826 $295,854Other $5,990 $5,348 $21,973 $21,851

United States 28,554 27,202 173,994 167,016Exports 18,603 19,416 96,732 93,455Total H-D 47,157 46,618 270,726 260,471

Touring 22,364 20,486 122,481 107,213Custom 15,324 18,222 91,426 102,950Sportster 9,469 7,910 56,819 50,308Total 47,157 46,618 270,726 260,471

United States 26,957 27,387 171,079 168,863Canada 1,118 1,186 9,871 11,062Europe 6,115 5,636 38,491 35,927Asia Pacific Region 8,121 7,113 30,074 26,890Latin America Region 3,130 2,990 11,652 11,415Total 47,149 45,875 267,999 260,839

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PRODUCT MIX DEC 2014 DEC 2013 DEC 2014 DEC 2013

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consolidated revenue of $6.23 billioncompared to full-year 2013 net incomeof $734.0 million on consolidatedrevenue of $5.90 billion. Dealers worldwide sold 47,149 newHarley-Davidson motorcycles in thefourth quarter of 2014, up 2.8 percentcompared to 45,875 motorcycles in theyear-ago quarter. In the U.S., dealers sold26,957 new Harley-Davidsonmotorcycles in the quarter, down 1.6percent compared to sales of 27,387motorcycles in the year-ago period. Full-year revenue from motorcycles was$4.39 billion compared to $4.07 billionin the year-ago period. Revenue fromparts and accessories was $875.0 millioncompared to $873.1 million in 2013.Revenue from general merchandise was$284.8 million compared to $295.9million in the prior year. Full-year grossmargin for the Motorcycles segment was36.4 percent, and operating margin was18.0 percent compared to 35.4 percentand 16.6 percent respectively in 2013.Operating income from financial servicesin 2014 was $277.8 million compared to$283.1 million in 2013. Harley say thatresults for the fourth quarter and full yearreflect the impact of higher credit losses.The Company expects full-year 2015operating margin of approximately 18 to19 percent for the Motorcycles segment.The Company expects 2015 capitalexpenditures for Harley-Davidson, Inc. ofbetween $240 and $260 million.

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Polaris sale revenue up 19 percent in 2014POLARIS Industries Inc. reportedrecord fourth quarter salesrevenue of $1,275.00 million, anincrease of 18 percent over thefinal quarter in 2013, and fullyear sales revenue of $4,479.6million, an increase of 19 percentcompared to 2013.Net income was $135.4 million for

the fourth quarter of 2014, up 25percent from the year-ago quarter, and$454.0 million for the full year 2014,up 19 percent.Fourth quarter net income was a

record $1.98 per diluted share for thequarter, and a record $6.65 per dilutedshare (up 23 percent) per diluted sharefor their full January -December 2014financial year.Polaris’ Chairman and Chief

Executive Officer Scott Winecommented that “2014 marks ourfifth consecutive year of double digitsales and earnings growth, anaccomplishment which testifies to the

innovative spirit and dedication of the8,000 member global Polaris team."During the year, we added over

thirty new vehicles to the Polarisarmada, expanding and strengtheningour portfolio with our largest ever new

product introduction, while ourstrategic acquisitions and significantinvestments in our g lobalmanufacturing infrastructure allow usto both create and meet the increasingdemand for our products.”

The company says that fourthquarter off-road vehicle salesincreased 19%, while motorcycle sales(Victory and Indian) increased 50%,with PG&A sales up 21% - NorthAmerican retail sales remained strongfor the Medina, Minnesotaheadquartered manufacturer,increasing 13% in the fourth quartercompared to 2013.www.polaris.com

Product line sales 2014 2013 Change 2014 2013 ChangeOff-Road Vehicles $781,500 $659,051 19% $2,909,020 $2,521,559 15% Snowmobiles 138,070 134,934 2% 322,449 301,659 7%Motorcycles 103,475 68,778 50% 348,733 219,819 59%Small Vehicles 41,213 46,276 -11% 157,379 122,765 28%Parts, Garments & Accessories 210,742 174,671 21% 742,067 611,266 21%Total Sales $1,275,000 $1,083,710 18% $4,479,648 $3,777,068 19%

Gross profit $367,573 $317,108 16% $1,319,178 $1,120,879 18%

Fourth Quarter Performance Summary (in thousands except per share data)Three Months ended December 31, Years ended December 31,


DRAG Specialties are staging two oftheir popular Dealer Showcase tradeshows and customer appreciationevents in February.The first will be at the Arlington

Convention Center, Arlington, Texas,on February 14 and 15; the followingweekend a second Spring Showcasefor this year will be held at the AtlantaConvention Center, at AmericasMart,Atlanta, Georgia, February 21 and 22.Both these invitation-only events

for Drag Specialties dealers will featurea selection of vendors from the DragSpecialties and Parts Unlimitedprogrammes; full details and invitationfrom your area Drag Specialties salesrepresentative.

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Drag SpecialtiesSpring RegionalShowcases

THE second annual BonnevilleMotorcycle Speed Trials (aka TheAMA Land Speed GrandChampionship) will be stagedfrom August 29 to September 3.The event is building on thelegacy of AMA Hall of FamerDenis Manning's 10 years ofoperating the Bub Exhaustssponsored Motorcycle SpeedTrails.This AMA and FIM sanctioned

event offers AMA national andFIM world record opportunities.The event caters for allcontenders, from the ‘RunWatcha Brung' vintage, streetlegal and class records, right

through to the streamliners.Indeed last year's 241 mphfastest time was set by EvaHakansson on KillaJoule - anelectric motor poweredstreamliner.Online entries are expected toopen on April 1, 2015.

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Hawg Haltersgoes mobile

Hawg Halters has continued todevelop its online presence with itsnew website now available optimizedfor mobile devices.

The company was a prolific newproduct launcher in 2014, not leastwith their AirFX front/rear Air Ride Kitfor touring FL models.

The company's platform-optimizedmobile website technology allowsdealers and consumers to specify theyear, model features and specificationthey need for their bike and ridingpreference for the AirFX system andmost of their other product lines,

including their popular front end kits.Other well-received new products

last year included the innovative HHIBFBK 18" 6-piston direct bolt oncaliper and "true floating" rotor kitand touring model front ends (in

chrome or black anodized finish) for2000-‘13 Harley tourers with dual orsingle disc ABS or non-ABS set-ups.

Company owner Mark Thompsontold AMD Magazine that "dealersshould check out our booth at the V-Twin Expo, where we will be unveilinga new Integrated Solutions packagefor Big Wheel Bikes, part of which isthe Innovative, New ThunderMaxTracMax for 2014 and newer ABSequipped HD Motorcycles."

Thompson explained that TracMax"lets you regain control of the factoryABS function of your big wheel '14 -'15 touring models with applicationsfor 21'', 23'', 26'', and 30'' wheels."

The TracMax is said to install inunder 15 minutes with no splicing ofwires.

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When Harley President and COOMatt Levatich attended theWisconsin Sustainable BusinessCouncil's annual conference inDecember, he did so rolling in ona Project Livewire electricmotorcycle prototype. Amongother related remarks of interestLevatich is reported as sayingthat H-D thought "it needed todesign an electric bike tobecome a strong voice in theelectric vehicle batterydiscussion."

Mitchell, South Dakotabased Klock Werks hasreleased an Outriderradiator guard for the IndianScout as one of a slew ofnew product designs it isreleasing for the liquid-cooled v-twin this spring.

Yorba Linda, California basedmanufacturer Cobra Engineeringhas followed the launch of itsCenter-Pro exhausts with theirRace-Pro slip-on 4" mufflerbodies. They are said to featureacoustic tuning technology thatis similar to that used in theirPower-Pro and Tri-Pro mufflers.

Owned for some years nowby Cometic Gaskets, Delkronis still most closelyassociated with Shovelheadand Evo crank cases.However, the company alsooffers top end kits,cylinders, pistons, billetheads, cam plates and oilpumps for Twin Cams.

Noted Italian suspensionspecialist Bitubo is set to becomethe latest 'metric' marketmanufacturer to enter theHarley-Davidson aftermarketwith a new line of front endsuspension tuning products.Look for full details in nextmonth's AMD.

Orlando, Florida, cityauthorities have now finallyapproved zoning changesthat will allow legendaryBritish Ace Cafe's US partnerto proceed with plans todevelop a downtownOrlando motorcycle and carenthusiast destination.Daytona Beach based MagicCity Cycles will sell Ducatis,Triumphs and BMWs there,and Tampa based Dime CityCycles will also be a sub-tenant at a facility whichwill eventually total some50,000 sq ft.

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HardDrive and Firebrand tomake V-Twin Expo debutTHIS year's V-Twin Expo will seethe debut of Boise, Idaho baseddistributor HardDrive, thespecialty Harley aftermarketparts and accessory division ofrespected distributor WPS(Western Power Sports).In the news last year foracquiring Marshall Distributing(among other company newsand initiatives) WPS has beenbuilding an impressive range ofproduct lines for its HardDriveprogram, among them the newCalifornian exhaustmanufacturer Firebrand. The Firebrand product linestarted with Loose Cannon slip-ons for Touring, Sportster,Softail, Dyna and thenew Street models. More recently thecompany added chrome2 1/2" 'Double Down'muffler bodies withquadradical endtreatments, twin corebaffles and 2 1/4" heat

shields for stock and mostaftermarket Harley Tourer headpipes.Firebrand make all theirproducts at their Californiafactory, and the HardDrivebooth with also see a debut forfurther new Firebrand products,including their first 2:1 and 2:2full systems, a new line of slip-ons for Touring models and the'Upstarts' for Sportsters seenhere.Other well known product linesrecently added to the HardDriveprogram include Arnott airsuspension products,Lyndall brake

rotors, Delkron cylinder kits,Lick's Cycles handlebars andgrips, Lunati's Voodoo cams andvalvetrain components andEnergy One performanceclutches, amongothers.

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FOLLOWING the launch ofone of the largest volumeproduction aftermarketengines ever seen, S&S is

unveiling the 'DRAGON143' - thetorquey tourer that willshowcase the 162 bhp beast onthe dragstrip...The unforgiving ten seconds of truth

that awaits the latest "ProvenPerformance" demonstrator toemerge from the Viola 'skunk works' -a 'bagger' that features S&S Cycle'snew T143 45 degree v-twin, a 162.1bhp/151.6 ft/lb of torque beast thatthe company are billing as the"Biggest & Baddest" bolt-in yetoffered as a volume production unit.First seen late last year, the T143 is

aimed at experienced owners/ridersfor who available bolt-in optionshaven't kept pace with the evolutionof the 'Bagger' market.The positioning of the engine by

S&S is predicated on the demand for abolt-in option that delivers adrenalineand distance in equal measure. Anengine that answers a disconnect thathas emerged between thecapability of the chassis and thepower available to it fromexisting powerplants withoutgoing down the exotic or customengine route.The T143 isn't a replacement for the

T124 in the S&S Cycle range, but ratherit is an additional or alternative optionfor touring riders who think "too muchis just about right" as S&S VicePresident of Product DevelopmentScott Sjovall eloquently put it. "Atdouble the hp of a stock engine, thepower of the T143 clearly isn't goingto be to every rider's taste, but there isno question that there is now demandfor a larger displacement option."In preparation for the formal

unveiling of the T143 at this year's V-Twin Expo, S&S have been preparing acustom bike based on the T143 -"Project Dragon" - to showcase theengine's power and performance onthe dragstrip later this year."Our goal was to build a bike totally

focused on performance. All thecomponents we used to build the'Dragon' allow us to harness andexploit the massive power of that T143engine."If it doesn't help us go fast, stop

fast or handle better, then it is not onthis bike!"The T143 is a genuine bolt-in for

stock Harley bagger frames, butmaking over 160bhp at the rear wheeland some 151lb/torque means that alot of the stock components just aren'tgoing to cut it.Naturally, the drivetrain needed

some more beef, so S&S added aRivera Primo 3" open belt primary,a huge clutch, and we converted tochain final drive.There's a special S&S exhaust

system that the company sell for theT143, that bolts right up to the specialapplication B3 cylinder heads, andthose heads are one of the mainreasons this engine makes so muchpower.

"We're looking to hit low tens oreven high nines at the drag strip, so tohelp us do that we installed super-lightcarbon fibre wheels (South Africanmade BST items from Brock'sPerformance), better brakes (dualBrembo 4 piston radial calipers,Speed Merchant 13" radial calipermounts, and Lyndall 13" ceramicrotors) and an air shifter (Pingel). Wemade the chassis more rigid and wefabricated a couple of special thingsthat we're not saying anything aboutyet ... maybe at the show!" says Dean

Young, Events Manager and ProjectDragon lead.The 'Dragon143' was built by two

of the best 'wrenches' in the S&S R&Ddepartment, Dan Kinsey and GeneDlask - who are both land speedrecords holders in their own right.The donor bike is a brand new 2015

Road Glide bought from Reel BrothersH-D at Mauston, Wisconsin. The chaindrive conversion is based on a kit fromT-Man Performance using a D.I.D. ProStreet X-Ring 530 VX that S&S sourcedfrom Drag Specialties. The suspension is by Ohlins (front

cartridge kit, rear adjustable dragshocks, steering stabilizer) with a GlidePro engine stabilizer kit.Klock Werks of Mitchell, South

Dakota, provided the handlebar kitand a 'Windwhield' windshield. Theseat is an 'Aviator' design by LePera.In addition to the T143 2-1 black

exhaust, S&S also used an oil lineinstall kit of their own, Siemens 80lb

High Z injectors from Racetronix,Power Commander 5 from Dynojet,and for the throttle body they used oneof their own 70mm induction kits...correct, that is not a 'typo', 70mm ofair to power the Dragon's lungs!www.sscycle.com

Assembled by Dan Kinsey, left, and Gene Dlask, S&S repaced the stock beltdrive with a Rivera Primo 3" open belt primary, installed a "massive" clutchand used a T-Man Performance chain drive conversion kit with a race-provenX-Ring D.I.D chain

S&S has developed a specially tuned exhaust system for the T143 that accommodates the special application B3 heads

The T143 is a direct bolt-in thatanswers the disconnect that hasemerged between the capability ofHarley's chassis and the poweravailable to it

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Updated custom oil filter/cooler designPERF-FORM Filters hasannounced the introduction of itsnew HD-CXS2 oil filter/cooler.Designed as a an updated, newlightweight easy-change versionof their popular HD-CXS, it is aspin-on replacement oilfilter/cooler for Harley-DavidsonTwin Cam and Sportster '88-'12engines.It features a high efficiencydisposable filter cartridgemounted in a finned aluminum

housing that stays permanentlymounted to the engine - meaningthat there is only need to removethe easily accessed end cap tochange the filter for mess-freefilter changes.The company says their deisgnand filter delivers superior oilfiltration with more filter surfacearea than stock filters for high-flow and low differentialpressures.Delivering between 5 to 10

percent increased cooling, thefilter design and materialprovides superior small particleretention capabilities of a kindnot possible on other canisterstyle filters. The kit ships with threereplacement filters and fits allHarley Big Twin models, includingFLH, Ultra, Road Glide, StreetGlide, Softail and Sportsters.

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V-Twin Expo Schedule and Seminars

Saturday, February 7, 20157:30am – 9:00am SEMINAR: Advanced Fuel Injection Tuning – Room 2368:00am - 6:00pm On-Site Registration and Badge Holder Pick-Up - Duke Energy Convention Center9:00am – 6:00pm EXHIBIT HALLS OPEN9:00am – 12:30pm SEMINAR: Power Vision – Overview and Tuning Basics – Room 23411:00am – 2:00pm SEMINAR: ThunderMax – Real Performance – Room 23112:00pm – 1:00pm SEMINAR: Turnin’ Gears with BAKER Drivetrain – Room 2611:00pm – 2:30pm V-TWIN EXCLUSIVE SEMINAR: Search Engine and Social Media Marketing

Best Practices Workshop – Room 2322:00pm – 3:00pm SEMINAR: Power Vision – Advanced EFI Flash Tuning – Room 2342:00pm – 3:00pm SEMINAR: S&S Cycle Presents: Proven Performance Systems – Room 2352:00pm – 3:00pm SEMINAR: TechnoResearch – Introducing Tune Builder & Diagnostics for Victory & Indian - Room 2373:00pm – 4:00pm SEMINAR: ThunderMax – Real Performance – Room 2316:00pm – 7:00pm EVENT: V-Twin Expo Welcome Party Show Floor - Duke Energy Convention Center

Sunday, February 8, 20158:00am – 5:00pm On-Site Registration and Badge Holder Pick-Up, Duke Energy Convention Center9:00am – 5:00pm EXHIBIT HALLS OPEN9:00am – 12:30pm SEMINAR: Power Vision – Overview and Tuning Basics – Room 23410:00am – 11:00am SEMINAR: S&S Cycle – Powering Your Business – Room 2352:00pm – 3:00pm SEMINAR: Power Vision – Advanced EFI Flash Tuning – Room 234

3:00 pm EVENT: AMD Magazine's 10th annual 'Industry Photograph' ...recording the 'Class of 2015' for posterity, on the AMD booth # 649

This year's 15th annual V-Twin Expo at downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, will again feature the two-dayformat adopted a couple of years ago, and again avoids clashing with the Superbowl ...


AS part of their "ongoing initiatives toincrease our service commitment toour v-twin market dealers, Biker'sChoice has expanded the size of itsFlorida distribution center by 80,000square feet, and invested more than$3 million to equip it with a state-of-the-art high-density pick module forfaster order fulfilment", said Biker'sChoice Brand Manager and productspecialist Aaron Whitney.

"We are also nearly doubling thesize of our Pennsylvania operation byrelocating some two miles from ourexisting facility near Scranton, PA, to a

new 280,000 plus distribution centerwith state of the art technology.

“We're extremely excited about thesedevelopments. The new facilities providedealers in the Southeast and Northeastwith double the number of brandspreviously available in their one-dayshipping zone,” said Dan Courtney,President of Tucker Rocky/Biker's Choice.

Biker's Choice is headquartered inFort Worth, Texas, and also operatesdistribution centers in Fort Worth;Visalia, California; Portland, Oregon;Denver, Colorado and Bolingbrook,Illinois.

The company also exports productsto international distributors anddealers, offering dealers access to aprogram that is said to number over100,000 products for street, custom,touring and off-road motorcycles, andvehicles of all kinds.

It has exclusive distribution rights tomany well-known powersports brands

that sell in the v-twin market, such asBikeMaster, ProTaper, Firstgear, Speedand Strength, River Road and TwinPower, the popular and fast growingspecialty Biker's Choice brand of serviceproducts, hard parts and accessories forthe custom v-twin industry.www.tuckerrocky.com

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MAG Connection takes on Bad Dadand Arnott Suspension distributionMAG Connection, the Frenchaftermarket parts distributor, hasannounced it will now be carrying theBad Dad Inc. and Arnott Air Ride Systemline of parts.Bad Dad, the Fort Wayne, Indiana basedBagger specialist has steadily increasedits product range since opening in2000. The Bad Dad production processincludes the hand-sculpting of

prototypes, which are used as the basisfor the finished items, with a coordinatemeasuring machine creating a virtualdigital model to generate the computer-numeric control file. The parts are then typically cut fromhigh density foam, which are used tocreate a series of interior and exteriormolds, for use in Bad Dad’s resintransfer molding (RTM) injectionmolding process.This uses closed molding technology tocreate a part that is smooth both insideand out, while having the strength andintegrity of a fully compositecomponent. The other method of partsmanufacture used by Bad Dad, and theone it originally used before theintroduction of RTM, is hand-laidfiberglass. For this process randomstrand material is used to ensure thatthe interwoven fibers create aninterlocking of mat that allows for a

very rigid part.Using these methods, the companyproduces a range of front and rearfenders, stretched saddlebags, sidecovers, tanks and fairings, all of whichcan now be ordered through MAGConnection. Arnott is a family owned and runbusiness that has been producingaftermarket air suspension productsand accessories for over 20 years, withits motorcycle offering including non-covered Bilstein shocks in chrome orblack and Aldan covered shocks, againin black or chrome finishes. These arecomplemented by a line of optionalhandlebar mount kits and air pressuregauges.

MAG CONNECTIONParis, FRANCETel: +33 (0)8 20 82 01 [email protected]

BEST known for their popularexhaust wraps, Avon Lake, Ohiobased Design Engineering werefounded in 1995 and havebecome one of America's majormanufacturer and suppliers ofheat and sound control productsfor a wide range of powersportapplications. The company is a regularexhibitor at the V-Twin Expo andit is the now almost ubiquitousstatus of their exhaust wraps,boot and wire protectors andthermal sleeving products thatkeeps them coming back.A popular choice withcustomizers seeking to create aperformance look as analternate to heat shields, DEI'sexhaust wrap is a high

performance material that canreduce the ambient temperatureby up to 50 percent, thereforeincreasing rider comfort andproviding protection from burns.

By keeping the heat containedwithin the exhaust pipe thesystem is able to keep the heatexpanded longer and thereforeincrease the velocity of gas flow

out of the exhaust header andsystem mufflers.For additional protection andenhanced cosmetics, DEI's HTsilicone based paint can beapplied to any of their exhaustwrap products to help seal outmoisture and provide additionaldurability.Recent new productintroductions include a new tietool for stainless steel lockingties and their ONYX Series offlexible heat shields which offer"the next generation of heatprotection performance using acombination of advancedtextiles and reliable stand offbracket design."

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Designed and engineered for heat protection

W&W publishes ’15 catalog W&W CYCLES, the German-basedparts distributor and manufacturer hasreleased its catalog for 2015. Running

to over 1,000 pages the catalog notonly contains details of the , more than24,000 parts carried by the businessbut also editorial content andphotography including the W&WWrecking Crew’s test ride to Cuba.

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


THE ninth biennial Carole NashIrish Motorbike and ScooterShow is being staged from 27thFebruary to 1st March at theRDS (Royal Dublin Society) inDublin, Ireland, this year. Regularly attracting 27,000visitors, the organizers say that

there is strong recovery in thesmall but growing Irish market,and that with over 2,000 sqm(approx.10,000 sqft) of boothspace already sold, the show isdestined to be a sell-out andthe biggest for many years.Exhibitors include company ordealer booths for most of themajor manufacturers includingHarley-Davidson, Ducati, BMW,Honda, Polaris, Triumph andYamaha.Show Director Ruth Lamass toldAMD: "When I began organizing

this event back in 2003, I hadno idea that it would grow tothe scale that it has now. For meit is very important that whenwe put on the show, weimprove on the previous years.This policy ensures that peoplewho visit the show will alwaysexperience something new,something that has never beenseen in Ireland before. "I have no doubt that visitors tothe 2015 show will agree thatwe achieved this again with aneven bigger and more action-

packed three-day event. I wouldlike to again thank our headlinesponsor Carole Nash InsuranceConsultants, who help make itpossible to be the best show inIreland."We here at AMD Magazine areproud to say that the IrishInternational Custom Show atthe Carole Nash Irish Motorbikeand Scooter Show will again bean affiliate to the AMD WorldChampionship of Custom BikeBuilding.Two years ago, the IrishChampionship was won by‘Rondine’ from Medaza Cycles,who then went on to scoop thatyear's 10th annual AMD WorldChampionship for Ireland.

www.irishmotorbikeshow.com

Dublin show to be WorldChampionship affiliate again

Medaza Cycles with ‘Rondine’the 2013 World Champion

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Polaris continues to write itselfan impressive 21st century play-book with Brammo acquisition

THE news about Polaris' latest acquisition -outright purchase of the electricmotorcycle business from Brammo - is thelatest stage not just in the evolution oftheir relationship with the Ashland,

Oregon based e-bike manufacturer, but also insharp contrast to Harley-Davidson's conservatismin such matters, in an M&I spending spree inwhich CEO Scott Wine appears well set to deliveron his 2010 promise to spend some $300m of thecompany’s resources on buying their way tohappiness in the following 3 to 5 years!Following the abortive attempt to marry KTM in 2005/06,and their rather less ambitious "strategic alliance" withBobcat in 2009, Polaris' 2010 purchase of SwissautoPowersports, the company that produced the 4-strokeWeber engine used in several of their snowmobiles (anddeveloped race engines, including for MotoGP teams), thecheck book has been getting regular fresh air - ever sinceWine committed Polaris to a program that he described asseeing the company "diversify intelligently" with dealsthat could "cross-pollinate".That Swissauto deal came in a year in which their netexpenditure on M&I came to some $4.75m. That jumpedto some $51.9m in 2011, the year they bought IndianMotorcycle from Stellican (the Chris-Craft boats owner)and Chrysler's GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) operation.At the time Indian and GEM had annual sales revenue ofaround $11m and $30m respectively, but given theprogress that Polaris has made with both since then,especially with Indian, it is clear that in "splashing thecash" Wine's management team have been judicious andeffective.Indeed that is also reflected in the Minnesota basedmanufacturer's stock price performance in the past fiveyears. Like Harley, their price bottomed-out just below$8.00 in 2009, but unlike Harley theirs has not stalled inthe low $60.00s, rather it has been very much the starperformer in powersports manufacturer terms, powering

to more than double of Harley's at over $130.00 a sharein January 2015.The same year as the Indian deal, Polaris bought GoupilIndustrie, a French $25m sales modular on-roadcommercial electric vehicle manufacturer, and, the samemonth, announced its first investment into Brammo.

At the time Wine described it as a "small butimportant investment for Polaris in an electricvehicle market that we feel is poised for significant

growth." It bought Polaris an 8 percent stake in Brammo,and a second finance deal followed some time later.Some two and half years later Polaris made anotheracquisition of another French company that is involved in

Used vehicle price guide theBlack Book says that whilesnow mobile prices are upslightly so far this winter,the usual December andJanuary appreciation in usedmotorcycle prices has notbeen seen so far. Prices atauctions for street bikes,utility vehicles and dualsports are down -1.7%, withcruisers down by 2.3%.

The Cycle Gear network of some100+ accessory stores has beensold by its owner HarvestPartners, L.P. The new owner isJ.W. Childs Associates, L.P. an"established private equity firmspecializing in leveraged buy-outsand recapitalizations of middle-market growth companies."Founded in 1974, Cycle Gearoperates in 34 states, isheadquartered in Benicia,California, and is said todistribute more than 13 millioncatalogs annually.

BMW has posted record USsales for 2014 at 14,945units/ +5.4%.

The NHTSA has announced thatmotorcycle fatalities in the UnitedStates dropped by 6.4% in 2013- the first decrease since 2009and only the second since 1997.More than half of the reduction isattributed to reduced fatalitiesamong older (50-69 year-old)riders.

Ducati has announced recordsales for 2014, delivering45,100 bikes, 2% up on2013, and a fifth consecutiveyear of growth. The UnitedStates soaked up 8,004 unitsand continues to be Ducati'slargest single market. .

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small electric vehicles, Aixam Mega, marking its fourthforay into the electric powered vehicle sector in as manyyears, and that kind of puts former golf cart and deliveryvehicle manufacturer Harley-Davidson's Project Livewireinto an interesting context!In 2012 Polaris is said to have spent a further $41.13mon mergers and acquisitions, including the acquisition ofIdaho based technical riding gear brand Klim, andcontinued with a capital expenditure plan to increaseproduction capacity that had started with a controversial2010 announcement to build in Mexico.Some of that capital went into joint venturing - Polariscommitted $50m to a 50/50 joint venture plan to build aproduction facility in India with Eicher Motors -manufacturer of the Royal Enfield line of motorcyclesamong other activities (including a 50/50 commercialvehicle partnership with Volvo).

I ndeed, just this month Polaris has announced that thefacility will meet its planned 2015 readiness, and willsoon start producing a highly fuel-efficient and

inexpensive 600cc Greaves Cotton diesel powered four-wheeled delivery vehicle for the Indian market.In the last four years Polaris' capital investments in itsfacilities have also included expanding its WyomingProduct Development Center, further developing its SpiritLake, Iowa, footprint, growing its Vermillion, SouthDakota, PG&A distribution center, building and thenexpanding its Monterrey, Mexico, facility, not, after all,closing its Osceola, Wisconsin, plant, opening a 345,000sq ft factory in Poland last year, and just in January thisyear confirming an expected announcement to build anew 600,000 sq ft facility that will employ up to 1,700people on a 453 acre site near Huntsville, Alabama.In 2013 Polaris is said to have spent some $137.1m onexpansion oriented investments, and a further $19.49mup to September 2013.Some of the deals have included additions to its growingmilitary equipment and vehicles operations (such as thepurchase of a $2m turnover specialist software companycalled Primordial); more strategic partnerships, such asthat with Ariens, the Wisconsin based manufacturer ofoutdoor power equipment; the Aixam Mega dealmentioned earlier, and further boosting its burgeoningPG&A line-up with acquisitions such as Kolpin and ProArmor.In 2013 Polaris’ sales revenue reached $3.8 bn, up fromthe $1.6 bn they'd dropped to in 2009. Little wonder thenthat when the opportunity arose in 2013 for Polaris tobuy back nearly 4m shares of its common stock held byengine partner Fuji Heavy Industries, it was able to fundthe $497.5m from a combination of cash on hand and$250m of borrowings under an existing revolving creditfacility.FHI had been an investor ever since Polaris went public in1987, and been an engine supplier since 1968, indeedPolaris' sole engine supplier right up to 1995 when thecompany first started to produce its own engines, and stillprovided as many as 25 percent of their engines in 2013– however, it is anticipated that this figure will diminish asPolaris continues to significantly expand its own engineportfolio.

Scott Wine is quoted as saying that he doesn't believePolaris suffers from "not invented here" syndrome,and maybe there are no better recent examples of

their willingness to enter market sectors that others hadgot to first, than the launch of the Slingshot three-wheeler, or of their preparedness to "buy in" strategicpositioning and technology, rather than the decision toconvert their minority position in Brammo into fulleffective ownership.

In the deal Polaris is also acting as a lead investor in arecapitalization of Brammo that will enable them to focusexclusively on the design, development and integration ofelectric vehicle powertrains, while Polaris will utilize theassets acquired to begin manufacturing electricmotorcycles in the second half of 2015 at its Spirit Lake,Iowa facility.“We have enjoyed our involvement with BrammoMotorcycles over the past three years, and our excitementabout their industry-leading lithium-ion electric drivetraintechnology has increased commensurate with theirimprovements in cost and performance", said Scott Wine.This deal "strengthens not only Polaris’ commitment tobringing our consumers lithium-ion electric solutions, butalso this partnership’s ability to continue innovating anddeveloping leading electric drivetrain technology. Weanticipate a return on these investments and believe thenew alignment brings us that much closer to deliveringworld-class electric solutions across our products.”

Wine's focus on ROI is instructive - especially foranyone considering making Polaris stock part oftheir portfolio. When he became CEO, Polaris

were already a decade into losses with their VictoryMotorcycles program, and locked into a heavyweightcruiser market that was about to fall off a cliff.In the past he has emphasized profitability. "Growthwithout margin expansion is worthless", he has said, andas the Head of a company which has understood theimportance of allowing dealers to run lean inventory, andshown his disdain for inefficiencies, waste, bureaucracyand tardiness, he runs a tight ship - a solid foundation forensuring that his management can continue beingcreative where acquisitions and investments areconcerned without compromising their ability to continuebuilding balance sheet strength.If "intelligent diversification" and "cross-pollination"mean anything, it must mean laying down the basis fororganic growth, and this Brammo acquisition is the latestin a long line of moves that show why the likes of ArcticCat and BRP, as well as Harley-Davidson and othermotorcycle manufacturers, are right to be keeping a closewatch on Polaris.It has to be said that when it comes to 'bang-for-the-buck' Polaris have shown that $300m can still go a long way!www.polaris.comwww.brammo.com

Since becoming CEO in 2008, Scott Wine and hismanagement team at Polaris have defied the stockmarket and shown a way forward for the powersportsindustry in the 21st century

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Polaris has issued a recall forsome 2,300 2013-15 Victorymotorcycles because the fuelpump may have beenincorrectly crimped -increasing seize and stallrisk. Also has now issued a"stop sale, stop ride" orderfor Slingshot 3 wheelermodels citing potentiallyfaulty ball bearings in thesteering system and possibleroll bar issues.

Santa Cruz, California based ZeroMotorcycles says it achievedrecord sales in 2014, and expects"dramatic growth" in 2015.Whilst the company hasn'treleased details, it said that ithad added seven newdistributors last year and is nowselling to more than 50 US policedepartments among its growingpublic authority customer base.

Bad news for motorcyclemanufacturers such asHarley-Davidson who areeyeing increased sales toIndia - the government therehas not renewed excise dutyconcessions, which ended onDecember 31st 2014.

Team Hero EBR is to return toWorld Superbike racing in 2015.Running the circuit version of ErikBuell's acclaimed 1190 RX, theteam will field two riders in thepremier SBK class.

Indian-owned British carmaker Jaguar Range Roverhas unveiled a prototype oftechnology that will allowcars to sense motorcycles orbicycles in the driver's rearthree quarter area and warnof their proximity. Called'Bike Sense', the system isstill at least two years awayfrom production, and thecompany says that "BikeSense takes us beyondcurrent hazard detectiontechnologies and allows forfaster cognitive reaction andresponse."

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E New billet parts fromWUNDERKINDWUNDERKIND-Custom has expanded its line of CNCmachined billet aluminum parts with the introduction of a forkstabilizer for use on Dyna models. Designed to improve rideperformance, the three-piece design clamps the lower forktogether to create a firmer front end.

Alongside ride improvements, WUNDERKIND is alsoworking to change the bike’s looks. Available not just for theDyna range, but also Sportster, Touring, V-Road and Softailmodels, WUNDERKIND has its Hexagon horn cover. The 3DCNC machined cover includes a horn, and an additionalmachined engine steady set is also available to match.

The cover, steady and brace are all finished withWUNDERKIND’s BLACKPearl Eloxal surface treatment.

WUNDERKIND-CUSTOMBreisach, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)7667 [email protected]

Contoured primary belt drive systemTECH Cycle’s range of open belt primary drivesincludes its Contoured primary belt drive system. Itfeatures a one-piece, fully contoured motorplate,which is machined from billet aluminum and polishfinished. This is then combined with the company’sown Cyclone open primary belt drive. Tech Cycle states that the contoured lines of theCyclone system complement ‘07-Up Softail, Dynaand FL models, and is offered with a choice of 2in or3in belt widths.An additional option offered by Tech Cycle is acontoured belt guard system, designed to keep the

rider’s legs safe, as well as making the bike lookgood. The guard system can be used in a front/sideconfiguration or a full side configuration, and isavailable in chrome or black anodized finishes.

TECH CYCLE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTSPenndel, Pennsylvania, USATel: 215 702 [email protected]

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CV PerformanceHarley CV carbvacuum slide

CV Performance now has its own vacuumslide for Harley CV carburetors as a directreplacement for the stock OEM slide. The CVPerformance Harley vacuum slide is said tobring a Harley CV carb back to originalspecification so the air/fuel mixture andintake flow is optimized. The diaphragmused in it is made of a durable yet pliablerubber material not found in otheraftermarket applications, and this is said toprovide the ideal amount of slide actionrequired by the carburetor whilemaintaining the correct seal under harshconditions.The CVP Harley replacement vacuum slide isrecommended for high mileage Harleymotorcycles, carburetors requiring a rebuilddue to age or deterioration, or those whereprevious modifications may havecompromised performance. It is compatiblewith all Harley CV (constant velocity) 40carburetors made from ‘90-‘06, and used onBig Twin Evo and Twin Cam engines, plus allSportster (‘89-‘06) models, but is not for useon non-Harley models or other Keihincarburetors.

CV PERFORMANCEGlendora, California, USATel: 800 473 [email protected] www.cv-performance.com

Wicked Bagger barsGREG’S Custom Cycleworks has released a newhandlebar design under its Deepsickness customaccessories line. The new Wicked Bagger bars aremanufactured using either 1-1/2in stainless steelor DOM American steel tubing with .120 wallthickness, depending on the customer’s request.The stainless option is supplied mirror polished,while the steel version is offered in raw or blackpowder- coat.

This version of the Wicked bars has beendesigned for use ’14 and onward Electra Glideand Street Glide models, and is based on the

original Wicked bar, which makes them 16in talland 42in wide. However, Greg’s is also offeringthis version in a 20in high option. Both sizes areoffered pre-drilled for external wiring or ready forinternal wiring, and are throttle-by-wirecompatible.

GREG’S CUSTOM CYCLE WORKS INC.Clearwater, Florida, USATel: 727 461 [email protected]

RCX Power Max headers for'10 - '15 Touring modelsRC Components’ new RCX Power Max headers havebeen designed specifically for use on ‘10-‘15 Harley-Davidson Touring models. These latest headers fromthe Bowling Green, Kentucky, business featuretraditional styling of the company’s existing RCX TrueDual headers with the addition of a tuned collector.The collector has a unique chambered design that issaid to balance the exhaust between the cylinders,creating what the company describes as "animpressive amount" of low end torque andhorsepower.

In addition to improved performance, the PowerMax headers feature smooth radius bends wrappedin a full coverage chrome or black heat shield.Customers have the option of two collector heatshield options, clean and smooth without visiblescrews, or a race inspired look with visible screws.

The RC Components header system is suppliedcomplete with all necessary mounting hardware andutilizes the factory mounting brackets. It isrecommended that the headers are used with a setof RCX 4.0in slip-on mufflers and a RCX-Celeratorfuel management system.

RC COMPONENTSBowling Green, Kentucky, USATel: 270 842 [email protected]


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FREE Spirits is continuing to work with MotorcycleStorehouse to develop a range of parts andaccessories for the Harley-Davidson Street 750, andthe newest additions to the range are a selection ofpulley covers and sprocket guards.Two styles of pulley cover for the front final drive

pulley are available, both are machined fromaluminum, finished with black anodizing and mountto the pulley locking bolt to cover the stock pulley.Designed to complement the pulley covers, Free

Spirits has two designs of aluminum sprocket guardin production; either a ‘V’ design or an ‘X’. Like thepulley cover they are finished in black anodizing, andno modification is necessary to install either option.

FREE SPIRITS SRLCarrè (VI), ITALYTel: +39 0445 [email protected]

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FOLLOWING arecent change inownership,Boogey Lightshas completedextensive R&Dwork in order tobe able tointroduce what itclaims is the firstever Bluetooth4.0 capable lightremote controlthat works withan Android oriOS smartphone. The newcontroller appworks like thecompany’sexistingFireworks multi-function remotecontrol, and allowsusers to create theirown colors to give abike a truly customlook. Pre-set functionsinclude color switching, blending,strobing, flashing and a customer favorite– breathing mode. The new remote appwas primarily designed for Boogey Lights’multi-color lights, but it can also be usedwith the company’s single color lightstrips to light different custom lightingzones on a bike, with each sectioncontrolled separately.

BOOGEY LIGHTSFlorence, Kentucky, USATel: 800 846 [email protected]

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TAB Performance BAM SticksTAB Performance’s newest option are its BAMSticks slip-on mufflers for H-D Touring models.The 4in diameter slip-ons are said to offer adeep throaty sound and have a removablebaffle core allowing users to choose just howloud the exhaust is. TAB Performance also statethat the BAM Sticks will provide double digitgains in horsepower on a stock bike whenproperly tuned with the use of aftermarketfuel injection tuners and air cleaners. TAB Performance offers its BAM Stick in thechoice of black or chrome finishes and, unlikethe ceramic coating commonly used by othermanufacturers, TAB’s cermet finish is a two-coatprocess that is said to create superior heat andabrasion resistance qualities, and is the samefinish used by H-D, which allows customers toeasily obtain heat shields from Motor Factorydealers that will match with the TAB exhaust.

TAB PERFORMANCE, INC. Lincoln, Nebraska, USATel: 888 822 [email protected]

Crusher Maverick2-into-2 systemsKÜRYAKYN has released a new acoustically tunedperformance 2-into-2 exhaust system through itsCrusher performance division. The Crusher Mavericksystem is being made available to fit Dyna, Softailand Sportster applications.The company states that the new exhaust system

provides increases in both horsepower and torque,along with a unique, throaty exhaust note at wide-open throttle with lower decibel levels at cruising

speeds. A high-flow louvered core baffle is used inthe muffler section, and optional sound reductioninserts are available for quieter running. The tips of the exhausts are finished with

machined billet aluminum tips that sit behindembossed brushed stainless steel bands that carrythe Crusher name. Available in chrome or black ceramic finishes, the

Crusher Maverick 2-into-2 systems are available for‘06-‘15 Dyna (except ‘12-‘15 FLD and ‘14-‘15 FXDL),‘86-‘15 Softail (except FXCW/C, FXSB and FXSBSE),and ‘04-‘15 Sportster XL models.

KÜRYAKYN USASomerset, Wisconsin, USATel: 715 247 [email protected]

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Barnett clutch tools for H-DBARNETT not only makes high performance clutchparts for Harley-Davidson models, it also offers a lineof specific clutch tools.

From diaphragm spring compression tools toclutch ‘lock plates’ that assist in removing inner hubs,Barnett produces specialist tools that make clutchreplacement and maintenance easier. Barnett’sclutch tools are available for Sportsters through1970, and ‘86-present Sportsters, ‘41-‘84 Big Twinsand ‘90-‘97 Big Twins. Also available are clutch tools

designed specifically for use with the BarnettScorpion line of clutches.

BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLESVentura, California, USATel: 805 642 [email protected] www.barnettclutches.com

H-D Flathead valves and guides KIBBLEWHITE PrecisionMachining is well knownfor its line of performancevalve train products, but italso caters for the vintage market and assuch has cast iron guides for use in H-DFlathead engines. The cast iron guides areclaimed to offer excellent wear resistance,which allows for a superior bore finish thatis easy on valve stems.To accompany the guides Kibblewhite has aversion of its Black Diamond valves. The

valves are one-piece, 21-4Nstainless steel forgings, whichare impregnated by a specialGerman process to a depth of

.002in, with a surface build-up of .0002in.This process, which gives the valves theirBlack Diamond name, is said to improvewear properties, reduce friction and provideresistance to corrosion and wear whencompared to chrome and nickel electrolysisplating. Additionally, each Flathead valve hasstellite welded to the tip to prevent wearfrom impact and abrasion. Kibblewhitestates that it chose to weld stellite rod tothe tips rather than friction weld ahardened wafer, because wafers can crackand cause failures.

KIBBLEWHITE PRECISION MACHINING INCPacifica, California, USATel: 650 557 [email protected]



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J&M Corporation has created integratedheadsets designed specifically to fit manyleading brand full face and flip-up/modularhelmets.Seen here on Nolan's Evo-tech flip-up

J&M headset kits are available for includingpremium products from manufacturers suchas Arai, Schuberth and HJC. he kits features J&M’s high-output

AeroMike III miniature boom microphone(tuned for use with all motorcycle audiosystems), two wide-fidelity miniature

helmet speakers in stereo (sizedspecifically to fit the speakerdepressions built into the Nolanhelmets), integrated headsetmounting system and the uppersection (only) of the J&M P-serieseight-pin right-angle hook-up cord.J&M states that the headsets can

be connected to any factory installedmotorcycle audio system, now and inthe foreseeable future, just byinterchanging the lower-section hook-up cord. Hook-up cords are availableto work with Harley-Davidson‘98–‘15 seven-pin and ’89-’97five-pin system, ’08-’15 Victoryseven-pin systems, and J&M’s‘80–‘00 five-pin system, ‘99–‘15six-pin system and ‘99–‘15 six-pinsystem with inline volume control.

J&M CORPORATIONTucson, Arizona, USATel: 520 624 [email protected]

J&M integrated helmet head-set kits

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Cyron H4 LED retrofitheadlight bulbCYRON has an LED headlight bulb that is suitable toreplace the H4 bulb in most motorcycles. Thecompany’s ABH4 light is claimed to produce 2000Lumens with an extremely low power draw. It issupplied with four interchangeable adapters to fit inmost standard H4 headlight bulb applications.

Cyron's headlight bulb has both a high and lowbeam that is pre-set, and the company states that noextra headlight adjustment is needed afterinstallation. The LED light has an active cooling fansystem to make sure the light runs cool. The retrofitH4 comes ready to install with a three-pin connectorthat will fit all standard motorcycle headlight wiring

harnesses. However, itwill not fit new Indianmotorcycles, nor is it DOTapproved.

The ABH4 light is available directly fromCyron, as well as being distributed by both Biker’sChoice and Zodiac International.

CYRONChatsworth, California, USATel: 818 772 [email protected]

HARLEY-Davidson’s 2015 Road Glide is thelatest model to benefit from the screenoptions offered by Klock Werks. The SouthDakota company’s latest part accents thesplitstream vent system on the Road Glide’sfairing. Available in a honeycomb pattern,the Klock Werks fairing vent screens canhelp to catch or stop larger bugs and otherroad debris from entering through thefairing vent.“As soon as new model bikes are released,

we do our best to get our hands on themand get to work. At Klock Werks we aremostly known for our patented Flarewindshields, but we love designing coollittle parts like the new Road Glide ventscreens too. The vent screens serve apurpose and add a custom touch,” saysLaura Klock of Klock Werks.

KLOCK WERKSMitchell, South Dakota, USATel: 605 996 [email protected]

Klock Werks fairing vent screens

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New primary and lightingoptions from Rivera PrimoRIVERA Primo now has a belt drive availablefor use on ’07 and later Touring models. TheBrute III Extreme 1-3 /4in enclosed beltreplaces the stock chain drive, and in doingso removes 25lb of rotating mass. Thisreduction allows the engine to work moreefficiently and release more horsepower.The change from chain to belt also reducesthe number of regular service andmaintenance jobs needed.The 8mm thick belt used inthe drive is made upfrom layers of Aramidfibers for increasedstrength. The Brute III Extreme 2007Touring comes standard witha Rivera Primo Pro clutch,which is a diaphragm clutchthat uses one cupped piece of spring steelto put equal all around pressure on thepressure plate. This design is used instead of

multiple coil springs thatdo not all have the samerate of collapse, resulting inuneven distribution ofpressure. The diaphragmspring used by Rivera Primois said to provide a

mechanical advantage over coil springs andis easier to pull in, offering a lighter leveraction. Alongside the launch of the new primary

drive, Rivera Primo is also debuting newlighting options. The new RFB LED is an allLED headlight with high and low beams of2400 Lumens. The LED light is held in a retroshaped lamp, which also houses LEDmarker/turn signals within the billet bezel.

RIVERA PRIMOWhittier, California, USATel: 562 907 [email protected]

MAGNAFLOW is an exhaust manufacturer bestknown for its automotive systems, which it has beenproducing for over 30 years. Following the 2014launch announcement, the company has nowstarted production of motorcycle systems withdesigns created by Arlen Ness. Among the range of Ness designed systems for

use on Bagger applications is the Redline Tru-X, acrossover exhaust system made up of head pipes andmufflers, said to offer performance upgrades. It hasbeen engineered to equalize the overall exhaust flowfor increased performance on stock or tuned engineswhile also reducing the heat reaching the rider’s legs.The system features 1-3/4in head pipes with 2-1/4inheat shields and 4-1/2in mufflers with gloss blackaccent cut end caps. The system has 12mm and18mm oxygen sensor ports and is offered in chromeor black finishes to fit ’09-’15 Bagger models.A second Arlen Ness by MagnaFlow option is the

Megacone Tru-Dual, a classic looking complete true-dual system with head pipes and mufflers with glossblack inverted end caps. The system shares the samehead and muffler dimensions as the Redline Tru-X,

as well as having 12mm and 18mm oxygen sensorports. The Megacone Tru-Dual fits ’95-’08 and ’09-’15 Touring models and can be ordered in black orchrome, with both finishes having custom look, gloss

black inverted end caps. Alongside the Touring systems, MagnaFlow also

has an option for other H-D models. The Ness-Compis a 2-into-1 system which fits not only Touringmodels, but also Softail and Dyna applications.Designed for use on stock and tuned engines, theNess-Comp features a gloss black accent cut end capand large radius bends for a smooth profile. The 4-1/2in muffler is connected to 1-3/4in head pipes,which are covered by 2-1/4in heat shields, and12mm and 18mm oxygen sensor ports are alsoincluded. Versions of the Ness-Comp are available tofit ’09-’15 Touring, ’96-’05 Softail, and ’06-’15 Dynaapplications.

MAGNAFLOWRancho Santa Margarita, California, USATel: 949 858 [email protected]

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Bad Dad continues toexpand rangeBAD Dad has arrange of new parts available for 2015including its 992 floorboards. CNC machined from6061 aluminum and offered in the choice of chromeor black powder coat, the floorboards are suppliedwith all necessary mounting hardware. They feature

a custom cut rubber insert and can be matched withpassenger boards, shift pegs, brake pedal, and shiftlinkage from Bad Dad.

For customers who want to give a bike a customlook on a budget, Bad Dad has stretched gas tankthat is actually a cover that fits over the existing tank.The two-piece (left and right halves) fitting is finishedin gel coat ready for paint.

Moving to the rear of the bike, Bad Dad has itsCompetition Series speaker lids available for all ’93onward Touring models. The lids are designed to use

any 5 x 7in or 6 x 9in speaker, including the BoomAudio system and J&M’s Rokker Series. The customlids are made with injection technology for a precisefit and include new weatherstrips and mountinghardware. The Competition lids are also availablewith lights flush mounted into the saddlebag lid’scustom bodyline.

BAD DAD INC.Fort Wayne, Indiana, USATel: 260 407 [email protected]

A full line of matching accessories are availableto complement the Bad Dad 992 floorboards

The Competition Series speaker lidsby Bad Dad are designed to carryany 5 x 7in or 6 x 9in speakers

Bad Dad’s two-piece tank cover givesstock gas tanks the stretched look

Radical Radius XL pipesFREEDOM Performance has its RadicalRadius two-into-two pipes available to fitall Sportster models ’86-’15. The system,which features headpipes that increasefrom 1-3/4in to 2-1/8in for anti-reversionand improved torque and horsepower, has ahidden crossover chamber. The pipes arefitted with one-piece 220-degreeheatshields, in a choice of chrome or blackceramic finishes, and O2 bugs and plugs aresupplied, too. The installed baffles areremovable and quiet baffles are available asan option, and customers have the choice ofchrome or black end caps. The RadicalRadius system will work with both forwardand mid controls on XL applications. Versions of the Radical Radius exhaust arealso available to fit Dyna, Softail andTouring models.

FREEDOM PERFORMANCEGardena, California, USATel: 310 324 [email protected]


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James Gaskets’ Foamet and DL-Style gasketsJAMES Gaskets has a line of Foamet gasketsand DL-Style molded seals available for usewith clutch derby covers and primary chaininspection covers.The DL-Style seals are made using a mildsteel core that is fully encapsulated with ahigh-temperature rubber that is imperviousto oils. The stiff metallic core and raisedbeading are said to provide exceptionaltorque retention and a sealing across theentire range of aftermarket and factorycovers. Additionally, warped and pitted coversbenefit from the conformable sealing faceengineered to both the front and back of thegaskets, which are available for all modelsfrom ‘65 to present.The Foamet gaskets are also available for allmodels 1965 and later for use on theinspection cover and derby coverapplications, along with a wide range ofgaskets for outer primary cover, transmission,and engine applications. The cross-linked

nitrile synthetic rubber is chemically blown tocreate a soft, conformable layer that ispermanently bonded to the SAE 5052 H38aluminum core. When installing the Foametgaskets, the foam will compress expelling thenitrogen gas formed during the creation ofthe foam structure, providing excellent torqueretention sealability.The Foamet gaskets and DL-Style sealsrequire no additional sealants and releasecleanly from all mating surfaces, eliminatingthe need to clean away old gasket materialfrom castings and covers. All iterations ofderby cover gaskets eliminate the need forthe factory-style O-rings and molded rubberseals.

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

Aerocharger turbo systemsAEROCHARGER has turbo systems for fuel injectedHarley-Davidson applications that are a bolt-on fit, anduse variable-vane turbos for the highest efficiency.

The 53 Series turbo chargers by Aerocharger areavailable to fit FL models from ’08 onwards withdisplacements of 88-142ci. The turbo units used byAerocharger utilize VATN technology, where a variablevane formation perpetually optimizes the compressorratio to the engine. This is said to completely eliminateturbo lag. It is a self-contained unit that doesn’t relyon engine oil pressure due to a self-contained oilsupply, and nor does it require a wastegate for theexhaust gases. The side-mount air to air intercooler,which is supplied as part of the package, is claimed tobe the largest in the industry.

Aerocharger claims that an install on an otherwisestock 2015 Road Glide will produce 137hp and151ft.lbs torque.

AEROCHARGERNew Century, Kansas, USATel: 913 829 [email protected]



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Cometic Twin Cooled head gasketCOMETIC Gasket has launched its new Twin Cooledhead gasket, which is specifically for the liquid cooledHarley heads used on Touring models. The new headgaskets are the same specification as the regularmulti-layer steel Twin Cam head gasket design, whichrequires no sealer, with the addition of newembossing to seal off the liquid between the headand cylinder. The Twin Cooled gaskets are available in all thecommon bores from 3.875in through 4.250in, and indifferent thicknesses from .018in through .140in.

COMETIC GASKET INC.Concord, Ohio, USATel: 440 354 [email protected]

Love Jugs’ Cool-Master in blackLOVE Jugs’ Cool-Master, the H-D coolingsystem from Hammerhead Engineering, isnow available in two new finishes; gloss

black and matt black. The new finisheshave been introduced in direct response tocustomer requests.

The Cool-Masters utilize a uniquepatented dual fan cooling system that isclaimed to deliver more cooling air thanany other product on the market, and ituses new compact fan motors to deliverthe cooling air. The heat treated blackpowder coating on this latest version isapplied on top of highly polished stainlesssteel components.

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

BASSANI has an extensive range of new exhaustoptions for Harley-Davidsons available, and amongthem is a Fishtail muffler for use on Bagger models.Designed to mount to either stock or Bassani’s own

header pipes, the Fishhtails are offered in 33in and36in lengths and with or without baffles. The mufflersare offered for Baggers ’95-’15.

A second Fishtail option being offered by Bassani

is for use on Softail models. Versions are currentlyavailable to fit '89 - '06 and '07 - '15 bikes, and bothoptions are offered in two variants. There is a choiceof 1-3⁄4in head pipes that step into a 1-7⁄8in muffler, or1-3⁄4in head pipes that step into a 2-1⁄4in muffler. Thereis also the choice of with or without baffles andmuffler lengths of 30in, 33in or 36in.

BASSANI MANUFACTURINGAnaheim, California, USA

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Fishtails mufflers from Bassani

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New lines from NAMZNAMZ is not only celebrating 15 years in business,but is also working to integrate the Badlandsproduct line. Following NAMZ’s acquisition ofBadlands a year ago, a new website has beenlaunched, which includes the option to buy onlineand download new color-coded installationinstructions and wiring schematics. In addition tothis change NAMZ has also released its IHL-04,since the module separates the brake functionalityfrom the rear turn signal output.

A second Badlands module for 2014 modelHarleys is a plug-n-play unit that enables customersto have left and right only turn signals, running andbrake lights along with license plate illumination anda ground wire. It also allows users to run amber turnsignals, and a new product that has come to marketas a result of the Badlands purchase is the NAMZ’sNCBH-01-A, a complete bike harness. It is said to beeasy to install, and comes complete with color-printed instructions and all parts needed to wire anynon-fuel injected bike. OEM color matching wire, fullsize starter relay and socket, 3-ATO protected circuitsand a self-canceling/run, brake and turn signalmodule are included with the harness.

Completing the latest round of new productreleases from NAMZ are the company’s ILL-VIC-01and ILL-VIC-02 Badlands modules for Victorymotorcycles. The ILL-VIC-01 fits ’09-‘15 Jackpot,Hammer, Vegas, Kingpin, Highball, and Gunnermodels. The ILL-VIC-02 fits ’11-‘15 Judge,Boardwalk, Cross-Country, Cross-Roads andMagnum models. The new modules are virtuallyplug-n-play and enable customers to have runninglight, brake light and turn signal functions on therear turn signals, which only operate as turn signalsfrom the factory. Customers will need to switch to

red lenses on incandescent models or switch tored LEDs.

NAMZ CUSTOM CYCLE PRODUCTSOreland, Pennsylvania, USA

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NAMZ’s NCBH-01-A is a complete bike harness to wire any non-fuel injected bike

The Badlands module from NAMZ for 2014 modelH-Ds allows users to run amber turn signals


Victory riders can use a Badlandsmodule to have running light, brakelight and turn signal functions onthe rear turn signals

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Le Pera addsSpoiler Solo to'Stubbs' line

LE PERA’S line of Stubs seats includes the Spoiler, acafé racer styled seat, which is available to fit bothDyna and Sportster applications.

The Stubs Spoiler for Dyna and Dyna Wide Glidemodels fits bikes built between ’06 and ’14 and is10.5in wide. It is available in black with a choice ofblack, grey or red stripes.

To fit Sportster ’04-’14, the Stubs Spoiler can beused on bikes with either a 4.5 or 3.3-gallon tank,on the latter there will be a 15in gap between theseat and tank. The seat is finished in black with thechoice of stripes and contrast stitching in black,brown, red, or yellow.

LE PERA ENTERPRISESNorth Hollywood, California, USATel: 818 767 [email protected]

PICKARD USA has extended its product line to nowinclude a rear air ride package for Harley-DavidsonBagger applications. The air shocks included in thePickard package have approximately 5in of traveland are equipped with machined bushing sleeves toallow them to bolt directly to the bike’s frame andswingarm. In addition, the new package is alsosupplied complete with a Pickard air tank, whichmounts to the bike’s pannier frame, leaving it hiddenonce extended bags are in place. Along with the fitting instructions supplied with thepackage, Pickard also has a full installation videoonline on its website.

PICKARD USARichardson, Texas, USATel: 972 231 [email protected]

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Avon expands grip lineAVON Grips has expanded itsproduct line with theintroduction of both heatedgrips and grips for use on newIndian motorcycles.Avon Grips is now producing itsCaliente heated grips for H-Dand Victory applications andwill have them available forIndian models shortly. TheCaliente grips feature heatingelements between the throttleand clutch side sleeves, arewired internally on the bike’sbars, and compatible with ’08-newer touring bikes withelectronic throttles. A rockerstyle controller is used for theheat control which has HI/OFF/LO settings. The Caliente heated gripsare available in mostdesign models that AvonGrips produce. For ’14 and later Indianmotorcycles Avon Grips is

already producing aftermarketgrips that have a new throttleand clutch side tube for theunique handlebars, and throttle-by-wire controls developed byPolaris for the bikes. Theoversized bars step down to a7/8in under the grips, which isdifferent to all American touringbikes and most metric models.Avon currently produces threebase model grips, as well asmany variations for Indianfitment.

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New lines from DragSpecialties

DRAG Specialties’ product range includes smallparts for detailing engines, and among these arefinned spark plug/headbolt covers. The die-castaluminum covers remove the need to buy individualheadbolt and spark plug covers by fitting over theentire headbolt and spark plug base, accenting thehead area. The covers are sold as a kit to completetwo heads fitting ‘99-‘15 Twin Cam and ‘04-‘15 XLmodels, in finned, wrinkle black finish.

The options offered by Drag Specialties to dress toa bike include the company’s satin black transmissionside covers. The covers, which are made from die-castzinc and mount with the existing hardware, areavailable to fit ‘07-‘15 FLHT, FLHR, FLTR and H-D FLtrike models with mechanical clutch, and also for ‘06-‘15 FXD, FXDWG and ‘07-‘15 FXST and FLST models.

Drag Specialties has designed its Big Buffalosaddlebag bars to match its Big Buffalo engine bars.They are made from 1-1/4in steel tubing and offeredin the choice of chrome or black powder coat and fit‘14-‘15 FLHT, FLHX and FLHR models.

The Precision Tourbox lid from Drag Specialtiescan be used as a bolt-on replacement for the OEMpart, and be used in repairs or simply to freshen anolder bike up. Manufactured from OEM-gradematerials, the lid accepts OEM and aftermarketmounting hardware, reinforcing plate, liner andaccessories, and is supplied with pre-drilledmounting holes and in a smooth finish that requiresminimal prep before painting. The Precision lid isavailable to fit ‘06-‘13 FLHT and FLTR models.

To protect a bike’s fenders, Drag Specialties hasfender skins available that feature a felt lining underautomotive-grade vinyl or embossed gator leathercenters with leather perimeter and a finished edge.The fender skins are designed to match DragSpecialties solo seats, but will work with most OEMand accessory solo seats. The fenderskins, to fit ‘97-‘15 FLHR, FLHT, FLTRand FLHX models, include black zincwasher and screw to completeinstallation.

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

Drag Specialties has designed its Big Buffalosaddlebag bars to match its Big Buffalo

engine bars

The finned spark plug/headbolt coversare made from die-cast aluminum

The satin black transmission side cover mountswith the existing hardware

Drag Specialties fender skins are designed tomatch Drag Specialties solo seats

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MOTORCYCLE Storehouse has always had a widerange of aftermarket custom style exhaust mufflersavailable, and is now offering them in a black finishtoo. The muffler styles, which include Megaphone,Wrestler, Moonshine Bruiser, Trumpet, Megaphoneand Megaton among others, are all supplied with auniversal slider mounting system and a 1-3/4in inletthat will fit all stock Harley-Davidson headers. Aninternal baffle is fitted to the pipes, but it does notmeet EC approval standards.

Created specifically for ‘06-‘14 Dyna models, theforward control reduced reach kits from MotorcycleStorehouse can be used to bring the stock forwardcontrols 1in closer to the rider. The kit, which iscompatible with all stock ‘06-‘14 Dyna forwardcontrols, except those in the FLD Switchback, can befitted with no permanent modification needed to thebike.

The latest gauge from Velona stocked byMotorcycle Storehouse is an EC-approved, 60mmdiameter, fully digital speedo/tacho. It displaysspeeds up to 250mph or 399kph, an adjustable 0-20,000rpm tachometer with bar graphics, a99,9999-mile/km odometer and two separate 0-9999.9 miles / km trip meters. The instrument comeswith LED background lighting and can be connectedto the bike's digital output signal. If there is no digitaloutput available, MCS recommends the use of oneof its MCS 900404 sensors.

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Motorcycle Storehouse is now offering itsaftermarket exhaust mufflers in black as

well as traditional chrome

The latest Velona gauge is a combination digitalspeedo and tacho

Motorcycle Storehouse has a kit to move Dynaforward controls back 1in nearer to the rider

Vented FL screen from F4 CustomsF4 CUSTOMS is producing a new replacementwindshield for FLHT models that features anadjustable vent, designed to provide therider with cool air on hot days. The screen is manufactured from .156in thick,shaterproof polycarbonate material thatfeatures a hardcoat surface. F4 Customs claimthe screen is so scratch resistant that evenrubbing it with steel wool will not damage it.

It is also claimed to offer optical clarity, nodistortion and to shed water extremely well.In addition it is DOT approved.

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ZODIAC’S latest additions to its product rangeinclude bolt-on neck kits from AmericanSuspension that allow for the correct geometry torun either a 26in or 30in front wheel on Touringmodels. The patent pending kits, which can beremoved to return a bike to stock for resale, includea billet aluminum neck, steering stem, billetaluminum triple trees, bushings, fork caps, andbearings. Kits for 26in wheels are available for ’01-’08, ’09-’13 and ’14 to present Touring models andthe same fittings are available in the 30in options.

The Fuel Tool range being stocked by Zodiacincludes O-ring kits and rebuild kits that allow therepair of a leaking check valve and fuel line insteadof replacing the complete unit. There is also the optionof an additional professional installation kit thatallows the job to be done without removal of the gastank. The kits are designed to be used on ‘01 topresent Delphi fuel injected models, except V-Rods.

Also from Fuel Tools, and available throughZodiac, is a quick disconnect fuel pressure gauge. Ithas been designed to allow users to quickly diagnose

any fuel system related issues, such as loss of power,poor fuel economy, hesitation and stalling. The gaugeworks with all ‘01 to present Delphi fuel injectedHarleys, except V-Rods, and features solid nickelplated brass adapter and release valve, steel housing100psi gauge, Viton O-rings and O-ring lubricant andis supplied with a nylon storage pouch.

Following the announcement that it would bedistributing BB Comfort Systems products, Zodiacnow has the Butty Buddy pillion pads in stock.The Butty Buddys are extra-wide, ergonomic seatpads, which detach into three segments for easystorage and transport with the included carryingpouch. They are available with suction cups for barerear fender or with clamps to fit over existing up to11in wide seats. The over-seat Butty Buddy featuresrotational locking mechanisms and comes completewith the required hex tools and anti-blow off straps.Both versions have a lower aggressive grippersurface for a secure fit.

Zodiac has increased the line of Euro-3 approvedBSL Hot Shot exhausts it has available. Previouslyonly available for Softail, Zodiac can supply BSLexhausts for selected Sportster and Dyna modelsnow too.

BSL Hot Shot pipes are made of 2mm thickstainless steel 2-3/4in diameter tubing. The pipescome in both Euro 3 and race versions. The Euro 3version has a patented two catalytic insert and abaffle in each header to comply with the currentEuropean noise and emissions standards. The non-Euro 3 race version is available for selected modelsand has less restricting baffles and no catalyticconverters for more horsepower and louder rumble.

An exclusive line for Zodiac is the Texas Leatherluggage range, which includes new Dyna sidebags. The Dyna bags have been designed to matchthe lines of the bike and feature cowhide leather and1in wide straps. Straps are also supplied to tie thebags to supports, which are available separately. Soldindividually, the bags measure 12in high, 12in wideand are 4.5in deep with a capacity of 9.5 US quart.

Saddlebag supports are available in chrome to fit’91-‘05 Dyna, except Wide Glide (turn signalrelocation required), ’91-‘05 Dyna, including WideGlide (turn signal relocation required), ‘09 to presentFXDB Street Bob, ‘10 to present FXDWG Dyna WideGlide, ‘08 to present FXDF Fat Bob, ‘06 to presentDyna, except ‘08 to present FXDF Fat Bob, ‘09 topresent FXDB Street Bob and 06 to present FXDWGDyna Wide Glide. Black finished saddlebag supportsare offered for ‘09 to present FXDB Street Bob, ‘06to present Dyna, except ‘08 to present FXDF Fat Bob,‘09 to present FXDB Street Bob and ‘06 to presentFXDWG Dyna Wide Glide.

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Zodiac has expanded the BSL Hot Shot exhaustsline to fit models other than Softails withversions now being offered for selected Sportsterand Dyna models

The American Suspension bolt-on neck kit createsthe correct geometry for either 26in or 30inwheel use on Baggers

The Butty Buddy range of pillion options is nowbeing stocked by Zodiac

Fuel Tool’s rebuildkits allow the repairof a leaking checkvalve and fuel line

instead of replacingthe complete unit

The quick disconnect pressure gauge from FuelTools allows quick diagnosis of fuel injectionsystem related issues

Fuel Tools professional installation kit allowsrepairs to the gas line without removal of the gastank

Texas Leather’s Dyna saddlebags aredesigned to match the bike’s lines

New additions torange at Zodiac



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BDL Ball Bearing Lock-Up ClutchBELT Drives’ patented Ball Bearing Lock UpClutch features a unique clutch mechanismthat is said to significantly lighten clutchpull at the lever while providing slip-freelock-up. In order to achieve this, each unit

incorporates a designated number of steelball bearings set in a model-specificdiaphragm assembly. Replacing the factorypressure plate and springs, stockapplications use the factory diaphragm

spring, and associated hardware, the newball bearing diaphragm design providesfeather light lever control, smootheroperation and more positive lock-up. For racing applications BDL offers heaviercarbide bearings that can be used to tunethe clutch for varied applications. The BDL Ball Bearing Lock-Up Clutch isstandard equipment with new 2in BDL beltdrives and available for retro fit for mostearly BDL units, stock H-D models from ‘98through ‘07 and ‘90 to ‘07 Primo Pro-Clutchbelt drives.

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New seats from SaddlemenSADDLEMEN is one of the first aftermarket seatcompanies to have options available for the H-DStreet 500 and 750 with the introduction of the StreetTwo Up. It features a wide, supportive bucket for thedriver, which is combined with a slim contoured rearseat, and the specially designed base allows the seatto drop down into the bike to create a low ridingposition.

Internally, the Street Two Up uses Saddlemen’s GelCore technology, which combines the attributes of itsproprietary SaddleGel with its advanced ProgressiveDensity Foam (Pd-F) to create superior comfort. In thisseat, it is used to create a refined gel channel to relieveseating pressure on the perineal area, increasingblood flow for greater comfort.

Externally, the seat is covered with SaddleHydeupholstery that offers a combination of a leathery feelwith weather-resistance.

Saddlemen’s range of Harley-Davidson seats alsoincludes the Profiler line, available to fit XL and FXmodels.

The two-up Profiler seats are designed to offer thelowest riding position possible, and to achieve thisthey have seat pans that follow the shape of the bikeby incorporating Saddlemen’s Integrated DesignPhilosophy (IDP), which takes styling cues from eachmotorcycle and incorporates them into the contoursand patterns of each seat.

Internally, the Profiler seats feature a combinationof progressive density foam and SaddleGel in thedriver's position, which is claimed to ease tailbonepressure and improve circulation.

Options on the seat include a contrasting grainbasket-weave and SaddleHyde cover, where thebasket-weave seating area is said to allow for morebreathability and extra traction when needed. Thereis also the choice of a leather covering with a tuck ‘n’roll finish with no-show seams.

The company’s seat offerings continue with the

Road Sofa LS, which is available for Touring models.The newly refined unique split cushion design, whichseparates the lumbar support from the seatingplatform, which is claimed to reduce hot spots andtailbone pressure. In addition, the contours of the seathave been sculpted to provide the lowest ride possible.

Ventilated soft upholstery seating leather is usedon the Road Sofa LS to cover Saddlemen’s proprietarySaddleGel, which is used in conjunction with itsadvanced Progressive Density Foam (Pd-F). Thethickness, shape and location of the SaddleGel isadjusted and combined with the Pd-F to produce a

seat core best suited for each ride.The Saddlemen Road Sofa LS accommodates the

Harley-Davidson backrest option and a matchingbackrest / Tour-Pak pad cover is available to completethe custom look, and a further option is independentheating for driver and passenger.

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Saddlemen has the Street Two Up available as anaftermarket seat option for the H-D Street 500and 750

The Road Sofa LS from Saddlemen has beendeveloped specifically for use on Touringmodels

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HAVING won the Modified Harley class at the2013 World Championship of Custom BikeBuilding, Winston Yeh returned in 2014 notto defend his title but to take on theFreestyle class. Due to the restrictions

placed on custom bike builders in his home country ofTaiwan, Yeh’s bike – Graphite Speedster – might atfirst look a little simple to be entered in Freestyle,but a closer look reveals just how much work hasgone into radically changing a Dyna.

In Taiwan, while it is possible to modify motorcycles, thereare many issues to overcome, as Yeh explains: “My countryhas very strict regulations for custom motorcycles, theycompare the modified bike to a picture of the stock bike.

This means I can’t radically change the frame or putlong forks on a bike, otherwise it would beimpossible for the customer to change back

if needed to pass the governmentinspection.”

It was this need to retain the

GRAPHITE SPEEDSTERIn 2013, Winston Yeh enteredthe World Championship ofCustom Bike Building, travelingall the way to Germany fromTaiwan in order to do so.He was rewarded withthe win in the ModifiedHarley class. In 2014, heonce again made thetrip from Taiwan toGermany, this time tocompete in the Freestyleclass with his Dyna basedbuild Graphite Speedster

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stock bike’s silhouette that inspired Yeh to completely rebuild the frame onGraphite Speedster. After the bike had been stripped down, the frame wasclamped in the frame jig and the down tubes, headstock and backbone wereall cut off along with the stock swingarm, shocks and fender struts beingdiscarded. The frame’s front down tubes were then replaced with polishedstainless steel tubes which join a new stainless steel headstock that in turnbolts up to a backbone CNC machined from a piece of aluminum billet. It hasbeen machined in such a way as to create cavities within that allow the bike’selectrics, which are carried on the inside of one-half of the removable gas tank,to be accommodated. That billet backbone is also used to house the singleshock that now suspends the custom fabricated Softail style swingarm, whichfeatures CNC machined aluminum axle plates. However, unlike a Softail, theswingarm on this build has been designed to disguise it as much as possible,and when viewed from the side, the bike appears to be a hardtail. The conceptof the bike being rigid is helped by the new seat rails incorporated into theframe’s redesign.

The stock front end has been dispatched, to be replaced by a one-off Springer,which features machined billet aluminum rear legs combined with tubularfront legs with stainless steel highlights. The twin shocks at the top of the

forks were originally meant for use on a mountain bike, but pairing them togetherhere, Winston has made them strong enough for use on a motorbike.

To return the Dyna frame to a rolling package, a pair of Diesel wheels in BlackOps finish were sourced from Roland Sands Design. The front is a 3.5 x 18in andthe rear is a 16 x 5in, and both were then shod with 5in wide Dirt Track RibbedFirestone tires. The wheel package was complete with the use of Beringer inboardbrakes chosen, as Winston explains “to give the look of vintage drum brakes, butthe performance of a modern system”. A look that is further aided by the rearbrake being housed in a modified sprocket.

With the bike now a roller, Winston turned his attention to the engine. Theoriginal Dyna motor was stripped down and then rebuilt with S&S Cycle front

heads being used on both cylinders. However, before fitting the heads the finson them were turned down to give them a more rounded look when comparedto stock heads. The top end work was completed with Rough Crafts own finnedrocker box covers. A custom 2-into1 exhaust was then made up in stainless steeland fitted along with a pair of FCR carbs, one for each head. The engine was thenfinished with custom pushrod collars from regular Rough Crafts collaborators 2Abnormal Sides, who also designed and created the tank and head badges onthe bike.

The gas tank, on which the badges sit, is a two-piece design that straddles thealuminum backbone. The right side houses the gas, and the left side carries theUltrabatt batteries and electrics and is a quick detach design to allow easy access.

The only other bodywork on Graphite Speedster is the one-off minimal rearfender mounted directly to the swingarm. This, the tank and frame werethen all shipped to Air Runner Custom Paint for finishing before re-assembly

began, which included the use of Rough Crafts’ mid-mounted foot controls, lights,gas cap and grips.

Having won a supporting class at a previous World Championship of CustomBike Building, Winston knew it would be a challenge to not only enter theFreestyle class, but also to place highly, especially given the constraints that areplaced on his bike builds by the Taiwanese government. However, he rose to itand not only created a full custom build that can pass the Taiwanese governmentinspections, but was also good enough to impress his fellow competitors at the2014 World Championship, who went and placed Graphite Speedster 4th in thehighly competitive Freestyle class.

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The ribbed rocker box covers usedon the two S&S Cycle front headsare part of the extensive Rough

Crafts product line

The headlamp grill is an example of thefirst part that was introduced to the

Rough Crafts parts line and sits in front oftwin mountain bike shocks on the custom

Springer fork

Inboard Beringer disc brakes were used tomake the wheels look as though they wererunning drum brakes without sacrificing

stopping power

The left side of the split gas tank is used to house thebike’s battery and electronics, and is designed to be

easily removed for maintenance

The twin S&S front cylinder heads have beenmodified and fitted with FCR carbs and a

custom stainless 2-into-1 exhaust

The single rear shock hasbeen integrated into thecustom-machined billet

aluminum backbone graftedinto the stock frame

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Bikers ChoiceTel: (800) 347 8080

Drag SpecialtiesTel: (800) 222 3400

MidwestTel: (800) 352 3914

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AUSTRALIA - A1 ACCESSORY IMPORTS

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BELGIUM - BIKE DESIGN BVBA

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CROATIA - NOVEMA NOVA D.O.O

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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


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FRANCE - MORACO SAS

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

GERMANY - ECON WERKST.-AUSRÜSTUNGS


GERMANY - HERMANN HARTJE GMBH

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GERMANY - LANGENSCHEIDT GMBH

T. (49)23 63 36 18-0 [email protected]

GERMANY - PAASCHBURG & WUNDERLICH

T. (49)(40)248 277 0 [email protected]

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

GREAT BRITAIN - PROBIKE SHADOWFAX


GREAT BRITAIN - MOTOHAUS POWERSPORTS


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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


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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

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SWITZERLAND - HOSTETTLER AG

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3039777

MCS Spainish agentPaloma Pinto

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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]

AustraliaRollies Speed Shop

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

Arlen Ness Enterprises (US) Parts & accessories ........................................................................24-25

Avon Grips (US) New GEL grip ......................................................................................................39

Bad Dad (US) Speaker lid package ................................................................................................57

Badlands Motorcycle Products (US) Parts & accessories ..................................................................59

Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) Throttle-by-wire extensions, distributor network ........................53,58

Belt Drives Ltd (US) GMA calipers, belt drives, distributor network ........................................35,46,60

Biker's Choice (US) Twin Power oil and pistons ..............................................................................54

Darkhorse Crankworks (US) Crank assembly balancing & rebuilds ..................................................29

Deltran Corporation (US) Battery Tender chargers ..........................................................................51

DP Brakes & Clutches USA (US) Brakes & clutches..........................................................................45

Drag Specialties (US) Customized 2010 Harley-Davidson XL1200N ................................................13

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

Free Spirits Srl (IT) New parts for H-D Street 750 ............................................................................43

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

Hawg Halters Inc (US) Calipers, triple trees, front ends ....................................................................7

James Gaskets (US) Distributor network ........................................................................................59

Joker Machine (US) H-D Levers ......................................................................................................49

Kellermann GmbH (DE) LED indicators ..........................................................................................39

Kibblewhite Precision Machining Inc (US) Replacement wrist pin bushings......................................53

Kustom Tech (IT) Parts & accessories ................................................................................................4

Lauge Jensen Engineering (DK) 'Sleipner' EURO 4 engine ..............................................................15

LePera Enterprises (US) Seats ........................................................................................................11

Mag Connection (FR) Distributor ..................................................................................................23

Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts (US) Parts and accessories ....................................................................19

Motorcycle Storehouse (NL) Distributor, international sales offices........................................30-31,60

NAMZ Custom Cycle Products (US) Wiring harnesses & fluid lines ..................................................61

National Cycle (US) Windshields and accessories............................................................................61

Platinum Air Suspension (US) Side mount shock kits ......................................................................47

Pro-One Performance (US) Billet Bagger parts ................................................................................57

Rebuffini Cycles (IT) SR 45 Control lever for Harley-Davidson..........................................................33

Renegade Wheels (US) Clear coat finish, copper wheels ................................................................37

Rivera Primo (US) 6 speed conversion kit ......................................................................................51

Rush Racing Products (US) High performance products ..............................................................2,63

S&S Cycle (US) Viola V-Twin engine rebuild program, S&S T143 engine, Power Tune ..............16,26,35

SBS Friction (DK) SBS brake pads ..................................................................................................28

SDL Exhibitions (IE) 2015 Irish Motorbike & Scooter Show..............................................................21

Spectro Oils of America (US) Premium-quality lubricants ................................................................45

Tech Cycle Performance Products (US) Belt drives & starters ..........................................................61

TecMate (BE) Optimate battery-saving charger, distributor network ..........................................46,58

TTS Motorcycles (DE) Rims & wheels..............................................................................................41

Tucker Rocky Distributing (US) Twin Power oil and pistons ..............................................................54

Vance & Hines (US) Grenades 2-into-2 pipes..................................................................................48

WUNDERKIND-Custom (DE) Design your own................................................................................59

Zodiac International (NL) Parts & accessories, new 2015 Bikers Book, European offices................5,58

THIS MONTH’S EDITORIAL ITEMSACCEL Motorcycle Products (US) Bought by Z Capital Partners ......................................................64

Aerocharger (US) Bolt-on turbo systems for FI H-D ........................................................................38

Arnott Air Ride Systems (US) Distributed by MAG Connection ........................................................14

Avon Grips (US) Expands grip line..................................................................................................43

Bad Dad (US) Distributed by MAG Connection ..............................................................................14

Bad Dad (US) Speaker lids, tank cover and floorboards ..................................................................36

Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) Clutch tools for H-D ......................................................................29

Bassani Manufacturing (US) Fishtails mufflers ................................................................................40

Belt Drives Ltd (US) Ball Bearing Lock-up clutch ............................................................................52

Boogey Lights (US) Expands product line ......................................................................................27

Brammo (US) Acquired by Polaris..............................................................................................17-18

Cometic Gasket (US) Twin cooled head gasket ..............................................................................40

CV Performance (US) Harley CV carb vacuum slide ........................................................................22

Cyron (US) H4 LED retrofit headlight bulb ......................................................................................31

Delicate Promotions (US) Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials ............................................................8

Design Engineering Inc (DEI) (US) Designed and engineered for heat protection ............................14

Drag Specialties (US) New lines ....................................................................................................47

Drag Specialties (US) Spring regional showcases ..............................................................................8

Easyriders Events (US) V-Twin Expo schedule..................................................................................12

F4 Customs (US) Vented FL screen ................................................................................................49

FireBrand Design (US) Exhibiting at V-Twin Expo with HardDrive ......................................................9

Free Spirits (IT) Expands H-D Street product range..........................................................................27

Freedom Performance Exhaust (US) Radical Radius XL pipes ..........................................................36

Gregg's Customs (US) Wicked Bagger bars ....................................................................................22

Hammerhead Engineering (US) Love Jugs' Cool-Master..................................................................40

HardDrive (US) Make V-Twin Expo debut with Firebrand ..................................................................9

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (US) Fourth quarter figures ........................................................1,6

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (US) Signs long-term Sturgis sponsorship deal ..............................6

Hawg Halters Inc (US) Launches new website; new products ............................................................9

J&M Corporation (US) Integrated headset for Nolan helmets ..........................................................30

James Gaskets (US) Foamet and DL-Style gaskets ..........................................................................38

Kibblewhite Precision Machining Inc (US) H-D Flathead valves and guides ......................................29

Klock Werks (US) Fairing vent screens ............................................................................................31

Küryakyn (US) Crusher Maverick 2:2 systems ................................................................................27

LePera Enterprises (US) Adds Solo to 'Stubbs' line ..........................................................................42

Mag Connection (FR) Distributes Bad Dad and Arnott ....................................................................14

Magnaflow (US) Ness designed exhausts now in production ..........................................................32

Motorcycle Storehouse (NL) Extends range ....................................................................................49

NAMZ Custom Cycle Products (US) New Badlands lines and 15th anniversary ................................41

Perf-form Filters (US) Updated custom oil filter/cooler design..........................................................12

Pickard USA (US) Rear air ride package ........................................................................................42

Polaris Industries (US) Brammo is latest deal in acquisition plan ................................................17-18

Polaris Industries (US) Fourth quarter figures....................................................................................8

RC Components (US) RCX Power Max headers for touring models ................................................22

Rivera Primo (US) New primary and lighting options ......................................................................32

Rough Crafts (TW) Bike Feature: Graphite Speedster ................................................................55-56

S&S Cycle (US) Project Dragon ......................................................................................................10

Saddlemen (US) New seats for HD-Street and touring models ........................................................52

SDL Exhibitions (IE) Dublin Show, World Championship Affiliate ....................................................15

TAB Performance (US) BAM Sticks slip-on mufflers ........................................................................27

Tech Cycle Performance Products (US) Contoured primary belt drive system....................................20

Tucker Rocky Distributing (US) Expands Florida and Pennsylvania warehouses ................................12

W&W Cycles (DE) Launches 2015 catalog......................................................................................14

WUNDERKIND-Custom (DE) New billet parts ................................................................................20

Zodiac International (NL) New additions to range ..........................................................................50

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


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ACCEL bought by MSD& Superchips ownerINVESTOR Z Capital Partners,the owner of El Paso, Texasbased MSD Powersports, hasadded to its powersportsportfolio by acquiring ACCEL.The Cleveland, Ohio basedACCEL group includes brandssuch as Mr. Gasket, MalloryIgnition, Lakewood, QuickTimeand Hays. “The acquisition of ACCELsignificantly enhances ourposition in ignition technologyand allows MSDP to expandour product portfolio aimedsquarely at diehard racing andstreet performanceenthusiasts,” said RickRuebusch, Chief ExecutiveOfficer of MSDP.“ACCEL complements ourexisting brands, providing uswith both increased capabilityand an unmatched footprint inthe aftermarket. With thiscomplementary acquisition andACCEL’s impressive portfolio ofbrands, MSDP has an evengreater ability to serve ourcustomers with new,innovative product offerings.”Z Capital Partners boughtMSDP out of Chapter 11 inDecember 2013. At that stageit was part of AutotronicControls, which had beenfounded in El Paso, Texas, in1970. The MSDP "portfolio"also includes the (originallyBritish) Florida basedSuperchips/Vigilante enginetuner operation, meaning thatthe new group line-up nowincludes three differentbrands, engineering pedigreesand performance cultureheritages, all of which have

product for the Harley-Davidson performanceaftermarket.Z Capital Partners was foundedin 2006 as an investmentvehicle by James Zenni, who isChairman of MSDP and CEO ofZ Capital.“ACCEL is a natural fit forMSDP and a valuable additionto the company’s productportfolio,” said Zenni. “Sincemaking our investment inDecember 2013 [in MSDP viaits then named Hot Rod BrandsLLC investment vehicle], MSDPhas experienced significantgrowth, as well as enhancedits product innovation, brandmarketing and distributionstrategies. "We look forward to thecompany’s continued successwith the addition of ACCEL andits impressive collection ofbrands.”According to BloombergBusiness Week, Mr. Zenni "hasexperience of investing inopportunistic, value-orientedprivate equity, mergers andacquisitions and relatedstrategies". He co-foundedBlack Diamond CapitalManagement, L.L.C. (BDCM) in1995, and was responsible forall portfolio management andbusiness operations at the firmuntil he divested his ownershipinterest in 2006. Bloomberg

went on to say that "he wasresponsible for numerousdistressed debt/private equitytransactions at the firm."Z Capital Partners hasapproximately $1.9 billion ofassets under management andoffices in Lake Forest, IL, andNew York, NY. The companysays that their approach inprivate equity "includesmaking control investments incompanies that may requiregrowth capital, balance sheetand or operationalimprovements.Z Capital portfolio companiesare said to currently haveaggregate worldwide annualrevenues of approximately$1.5 billion, sell products inover 30 countries, and employin excess of 190,000 associatesdirectly and through jointventures.

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James Zenni founded Z Capital in2006. Having acquired MSD (El Paso,Tx) and Superchips (Sanford, Fl) hehas now added Cleveland, Ohiobased ACCEL (and the group's otherfamous name brands such as MrGasket, Mallory, Hays andLakewood) to his burgeoningpowersports industry portfolio: "Welook for businesses that havedefendable market share and highcash-flow"

Harley-Davidson is alreadycelebrating the 5thanniversary of its presencein India. Operations startedthere in 2010 and has nowsold more than 8,000motorcycles in India througha network that now numbers17 dealership in 14 cities.

Industry legend Keith 'Bandit' Ballhas been honored by the MRF(Motorcycle Riders Foundation)with a 2014 award of ExcellenceIn Communication. Ball is bestknown for his Bikernet.com sitethat he started 19 years ago, buthis career has also included twospells as editor of Easy Ridersmagazine and as biker fictionauthor K Randall Ball.

Industry veteran Paul Gomezhas left Maywood, Illinoisbased National Cycle andreturned to California totake up a new role with theexclusive US distributor ofthe British-owned Bull-Tecline of reinforcedmotorcycle jeans andapparel. Before moving tothe Midwest to take up arole with J&P Cycles Pauls'career had included stintswith Corbin Saddles andArlen Ness Enterprises.

Harley-Davidson has announceda recall of some 19,000 2012Softails and Dynas becausethreads for the brakeline banjobolt in the front brake mastercylinder may corrode.

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