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CONTENTS December 2016 H Vol. 23 #11 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Don Emde • donemde@me.com Editor: Dennis Johnson • dennisjohnsonwrites@verizon.net

Art Director: Morgan Williams Ad Coordinator: Jennifer Rose • jenrose@me.com

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Rolling Showroom: Drag rep Joe Sanderson’s Z1R- themed Road Glide is loaded with upgrades straight from the FatBook.

Copy Editor: Tracy Emde

Webmaster: Jeff Emde

Design Assistant: Kristina Nystul Breaux

Contributing Writers: Beth Dolgner, Don Emde, Dennis Johnson, Joe Kress, Jerry Smith Contributing Photographers: Mikey Arnold/Lowbrow Customs, Don Emde, Kinney Jones, Joe Kress To our readers: Editorial space in this publication has been offered on an “advertorial” basis. While we have done our best to check the facts, our readers should be aware that the responsibility for accuracy rests with the manufacturers, vendors or sponsors who provided the information to us. – Publisher. Drag Specialties Magazine is published by Don Emde, Inc., 92 Argonaut, Ste. 160, Aliso Viejo, CA. 92656. Copyright © 2016 by Don Emde, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without permission from the publisher. Unsolicited photos or manuscripts cannot be returned unless SASE is provided. Don Emde Inc. cannot take responsibility for lost or misdirected mail. Don Emde Inc. assumes no liability for any material published herein. All statements and information are the responsibility of the authors and/or sponsors. Drag Specialties Magazine, Parts Magazine, Parts Europe Magazine and Parts Magazine Online are trademarks of Don Emde Inc.

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»» 34 Cobra Engineering »» 40 S&S Cycle »» 42 EMD »» 44 MagnaFlow »» 46 Feuling »» 48 Trask Performance »» 49 BDL »» 50 Drag Specialties/DP Brakes »» 52 Carl Brouhard Designs »» 54 Paul Yaffe/Bagger Nation »» 56 LePera »» 57 Barnett

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Happy New Year!

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hat? You thought the new year starts on January 1st? Not if you are a dealer, vendor, or connected to Drag Specialties in some way. If you are, it started the fourth week of August in Madison, WI. I’m talking about the annual NVP Product Expo that the company has held there for many years. That’s when our new year really starts.

This issue features not one, but two very cool custom builds by people from within the Drag Specialties family circle. Our Z1R-themed cover bike was built by none other than veteran Drag sales rep Joe Sanderson. We call this one a “rolling showroom,” as it was built right out of the Drag Specialties FatBook. Be sure to check out the many cool upgrades that Joe did to his 2007 — yes 2007 — Harley FLTR. What a great example of what can be done to an older motorcycle and end up with something that makes people smile as much as a brand new bike.

You’ll see our report of this year’s event starting on page 20. There were a number of things that we noted that deserved a place in the story. It all started with the “NVP,” which stands for National Vendor Presentations. The first two days were devoted to these classroom or theater presentations by selected Drag Specialties vendors who went over their new 2017 products and programs.

You’ll find our other feature bike starting on page 36. If it looks like a vintage bike, you are right because the rolling chassis is a 1979 HarleyDavidson FLH. But the original motor from Harley’s AMF days was upgraded to a new S&S 93-inch Panhead powerplant. Tyler Malinky of Lowbrow Customs did the build on this project. You might recognize the name, as Drag Specialties carries many of the specialty V-twin products Lowbrow sells through the FatBook.

Two of the nights at the show featured some notable events. The first was the annual LeMans Night of the Stars where sales reps and staff were recognized not only for exceptional sales results, but also for their years of service to the company. On another night, Michelin Tires hosted many of the attendees for their third annual NVP/Michelin Power Jam, a fun night at Madison’s Majestic Theater where sales reps, vendors and LeMans staff join together on stage for a night of music and song.

2016 is just about in the books now. In February we will all be gathered in Indianapolis for the return of motorcycle dealer shows there, but now produced by Drag Specialties and the event crew from LeMans Corporation! We can’t wait.

As the week neared its conclusion, many invited Drag Specialties dealers arrived for their chance to enjoy the unveiling of many 2017 products in a conventional trade show environment. They also attended the annual Meet & Greet reception, which this year included an expanded custom bike show where dealers brought some of their cool custom project bikes for all to see.

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NEWS EVENTS Daytona’s iconic archway to the beach looks great here, just days after a hurricane’s tidal surge had it filled to the top with water.

BIKETOBERFEST 2016 THE RALLY THAT ALMOST WASN’T Story and photos by Joe Kress

ust days before Biketoberfest 2016 was scheduled for kickoff, the biggest, nastiest hurricane to hit Daytona Beach in decades roared through the area.

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew was pure devastation. Trees were snapped and uprooted. Roads were blocked with debris or buried deep under water. Power lines were down. Homes and businesses were either destroyed or shuttered up tight. The place was a mess.

A downsized Biketoberfest 2016 still kept Main Street full and, as a bonus, there always seemed to be a parking spot open.

Despite all this, Biketoberfest still went on. Just hours after Daytona Beach had survived Hurricane Matthew, the roads, for the most part, were being cleared. Florida Power & Light, with plenty of help from crews coming from as far away as Massachusetts and Texas, had miraculously restored electricity to nearly everyone. Local shops, bars and restaurants were digging out and Biketoberfest vendors were setting up their displays in all the usual spots. Daytona and Biketoberfest might have taken a hit, but neither the town, the motorcycle aftermarket or some pretty resilient riders ready to rally were anywhere near down for the count.

See and be seen, hurricane or not it’s a Daytona Beach tradition. Little question who’s got the cooler ride here.

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The never-say-die Drag Specialties team showed up in full strength with plenty to show and plenty to talk about with the diehard riders who made it to Biketoberfest.

Just in case you were wondering, those big-wheel baggers are just as popular, and prevalent, as ever. Bikes like this beauty were everywhere.

The Custom Dynamics team always seems to have a full house; the company’s lighting accessories are that popular.

Avon Grips had a sweet deal going during Biketoberfest 2016. Choose a set of grips and 15 minutes later they were on your bike. ...continued from page 8

Now, it’s safe to say that Biketoberfest 2016 was destined to be a bit different than any of the October events preceding it. Given the situation, attendance was off from previous years, but there were still plenty of riders from such nearby sates as Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Virginia. And, while there were fewer vendors on hand at all the usual locations, Destination Daytona, the Speedway and so on, the major brands in the industry were all present and accounted for, with reps on hand to help out. Riders looking for the lowdown on the latest set of pipes, wheels, audio equipment, lighting, you name it, got the full story and then some.

Hurricane Matthew might have washed away a good part of the attendance, but you wouldn’t know it on Main Street. That stretch of road from the river to the sea manages to stay packed no matter what.

The hurricane’s wrath also took its toll on local roads. While the weather was perfect for cruising along the beach or riding along the area’s tree-canopied, sun-dappled routes, some roads were blocked off or completely washed away, resulting in plenty of detours. continued on page 12...

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Also affected were the region’s favorite stops. The Broken Spoke in the middle of that popular stretch of Hwy. 1 had been turned into a hot mess by Matthew, and was fenced off and closed down. Ditto for some of the other favored hot spots. The silver lining here, though, was the discovery of plenty of new destinations overlooked in the past.

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ames Campbell joins Memphis Shades as the company’s new national sales manager.

Campbell brings with him 10 years experience in the powersports industry, which includes establishing 180 outlets globally on Army and Air Force bases around the world. His efforts helped him achieve Diamond Dealer status with LeMans Corporation, and he was awarded the Army Air Force Exchange Services Vendor of the Year Award in 2010. Having sold hundreds of Memphis Shades fairings and windshields as a dealer, he was familiar with the company and products and welcomed the chance to once again promote the line. The company said that it is delighted to have Campbell join the team and it looks forward to an exciting new chapter in customer satisfaction, sales innovation and market growth. ■

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It would be easy to write off Biketoberfest 2016 as a bust, to say it should have been canceled or at least postponed. But for the hardy riders on hand for this is one trip to Daytona that they’ll never forget. Biketoberfest 2016 was certainly one for the books. ■

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Heading Back to Indy!

rag Specialties is kicking off the 2017 sales season in a new location with the NVP Product Expo at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

That’s right, in February the Drag Specialties sales team and LeMans Corporation event staff will be hosting two full days of sales training, product education and valuable networking in the longtime home of motorcycle dealer shows. The two-day expo will feature more than 200 vendor booths as well as a Meet & Greet/Bike Show where attendees can catch up with one and other, and check out some cool, custom machines. Talk with your Drag Specialties sales rep for information on attending the show. ■

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HERE ARE THE DETAILS:

Saturday, February 18 »» Dealer Seminars – In Depth Training Opportunities »» NVP Product Expo Day 1 »» Meet & Greet/Bike Show – The Crane Bay: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Just minutes away from the Lucas Oil Stadium, the Crane Bay is a truly unique venue featuring an urban, edgy and industrial atmosphere.

Sunday, February 19 »» Dealer Seminars – In Depth Training Opportunities »» NVP Product Expo Day 2

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rag Specialties would like to extend a warm welcome to the distributor’s newest sales representative covering Western Pennsylvania, Northeast West Virginia and Northeast Ohio, Kevin Hughes. Hughes’ vast sales experience allows him to communicate just how much he lives and breathes motorcycles to customers, especially when it comes to his 2017 Road Glide. Hughes spends his off time with his family enjoying hunting, fishing, golfing and off-road riding. Drag Specialties Magazine congratulates Hughes on his new position. ■

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oe Sanderson has been a Drag Specialties rep for 23 years, working the northeast and north-central Ohio region. His dealers know him well, and they know when he’s going to show up. They can hear him coming. Weather permitting Joe makes the rounds on his motorcycle, and for a few years now that motorcycle has been tricked out with some of the latest and greatest to hit the FatBook. Joe doesn’t dig into the trunk of a car to show his dealers some new-product samples, they’re right there on his bike. Installed, in service and on display.

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For a while now Joe has also had some pretty good success turning his dealers onto the Z1R line. Credit that to the fact that whenever he shows up with that sample-laden bike, he’ll be on display, as well. Decked out head to toe in whatever is new from Z1R, he’ll be wearing the helmets, jackets, gloves, chaps and other gear, all that in service and on display, too. And now he’s backed all of this up with a fresh round of sample-parts customization for the bike topped off with a paint job that puts the Z1R graphics and logos front-and-center.

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COVER BIKE Joe Sanderson rides his bike to work and, as a 23-year veteran Drag Specialties sales rep, his work is showing dealers what is new and hot in the FatBook. This is how he does it, putting a number of those new-product samples on his own bike so everyone gets an up-close and personal look.

Joe’s 2007 FLTR took shape slowly, a couple-year project beginning with the RSD wheels and culminating in that wild Z1R-inspired paint job. Saddlebags are the Drag Specialties Extended, the audio’s all Hogtunes, the handlebar’s Alloy Art, and lots of the trim came from Covington’s.

“Dealers love all this,” Joe says. “They like it when a rep shows up on a motorcycle.” That appreciation works both ways. Just as the dealers support Joe, he supports them. He bought his latest rolling-display machine from HarleyDavidson Bike Town in Austintown, Ohio, a solid Drag Specialties dealer.

equipped 103, with a Cobra exhaust, a Baker Plus One pan and a Power Commander tune. All of this and much of what would come later went on right there at Bike Town H-D. “And, those FatBook samples kept coming,” Joe says. Bit by bit Alloy Art handlebars and a TXR Stabilizer joined the party, as did Arlen Ness grips and a 10-Gauge Primary Cover, DP’s clutch kit, Covington’s Finned Fork Bellows, Fuel Door and Dash and the list kept growing. Take a look at the accompanying Build Sheet for the full rundown of everything he installed.

He got it in 2009, a leftover 2007 model FLTR, and almost immediately the samples began to go on. Wheels and tires came first, RSD Contrast-Cut Diesels wearing Metzeler ME880s. After digging through the engine pages of the FatBook, the Road Glide’s powerplant became an S&S Cycle *DISCLAIMER: NOT LEGAL FOR SALE OR USE IN CALIFORNIA ON ANY POLLUTION CONTROLLED MOTOR VEHICLES ��

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OWNER, JOE SANDERSON - DRAG REP / Built by Harley-Davidson Bike Town, Austintown, Ohio Straight Shooter Custom Cycles, Mogadore, Ohio Dragonfly Custom Cycles, Massillon, Ohio Those are Cobra Power-Flo mufflers peeking out below the saddlebags. The taillights are pure custom while up front a 10-inch Memphis Shades dark windshield provides the protection, and Dakota Digital’s 3000 Series dresser gauge kit keeps everyone informed.

At this point, Joe decided to take it to the next level. “I wanted to somehow include Z1R into the bike,” he says, but obviously couldn’t bolt those helmets, jackets and all the rest onto the motorcycle itself. What he could do was give that motorcycle an unmistakable Z1R theme. First up a set of those Drag Specialties Extended Saddlebags were added along with a new Drag Specialties seat. A Klock Werks front fender went on as did a Memphis Shades windscreen, some LED lighting and a full Hogtunes audio system including the Lid Speaker Kit. All this was put in place by another one of Joe’s dealers, Straight Shooter Custom Cycles in Mogadore, Ohio. Dragonfly Custom Cycles in nearby Massillon gets credit for the custom Z1R paint and graphics job topping it all off, a dead-ringer match to the color and look on one of the latest 2017 Z1R helmets, the Strike Ops SV, with SV standing for sun visor. These are full-face helmets that have a little sun visor tucked up inside. Press a button and it slides down right in front of your eyes. Instant sunglasses. “I had some ‘top secret’ photos of that new helmet,” Joe says, “and Dave at Dragonfly took it from there.” Complete with the Z1R logo. “The whole thing came out way better than I expected,” Joe says. He shouldn’t be so surprised. While there are plenty of FatBook samples here, nothing has been overused or overdone. “I tried to keep it from getting too gaudy, looking like I just threw the catalog at it hoping for the best.”

QUANTITY PART # DESCRIPTION CHASSIS 1 0307-0014 Metzeler ME880 120/70-21 front tire 1 0306-0108 Metzeler ME880 150/70-18 rear tire 1 N/A Roland Sands Design 21˝ x 3.5˝ Diesel Contrast-Cut front wheel 1 N/A Roland Sands Design 18” x 5.5” Diesel Contrast-Cut rear wheel 1 0214-0250 Klock Werks Flush-Mount Front Axle 1 2310-0611 Memphis Shades 10˝ Dark Smoke Windshield 1 1401-0225 Klock Werks Tire Hugger Series Wrapper Front Fender 1 0411-0001 Covington’s Customs Black Finned Fork Bellows 1 0703-0217 Covington’s Customs Black Finned Fuel Door 1 2202-0040 Covington’s Customs Black Finned Dash Insert 1 3501-0832 Drag Specialties Extended Right OEM-Style Saddlebag 1 3501-0833 Drag Specialties Extended Left OEM-Style Saddlebag 1 3501-0013 Drag /Hotop Chrome Ball-Milled Saddlebag Latch Inserts 1 0801-0493* Drag Specialties Solo Seat *customized in black faux ostrich material 1 2202-0070 Drag/Hotop Lower Dash Extension Panel 1 1111-0001 Alloy Art TXR Black Stabilizer 2 N/A Custom Made glove box covers - using Z1R leather vest material DRIVELINE 1 N/A Roland Sands Design Diesel Contrast-Cut Rear Drive Pulley 2 1603-0054 Covington’s Customs Gloss Black Finned Shifter Peg 1 1107-0433 Arlen Ness Black 10-Gauge Primary Cover 1 1131-0279 DP Brakes High Performance Clutch Friction Plate Kit 1 1131-0284 DP Brakes High Performance Clutch Steel Plate Kit BRAKES & CONTROLS 1 N/A Roland Sands Design 13˝ Diesel Contrast-Cut Front Rotor 1 N/A Roland Sands Design 11.5˝ Diesel Contrast-Cut Rear Rotor 1 1701-0091 Performance Machine Chrome 6 Piston Differential Bore Caliper 1 DP-627 DP Brakes 6 Piston Caliper Sintered Brake Pads 1 1721-0544 DP Brakes Sintered Metal Rear Brake Pads 1610-0050 Covington’s Customs Black Finned Brake Pedal Pad 1 0601-2234 Alloy Art Flat Black Strip 1 1/2˝ Handlebars 1 0630-1042 Arlen Ness Black Knurled Fusion Grips ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING 1 2212-0264 Dakota Digital LED MCL 3000 Series “Dresser” 6 gauge kit - red 1 4405-0205 Hogtunes Road Glide Tweeter Pod 1 4405-0343 Hogtunes Road Glide Amp/Front Speaker Kit 1 4405-0289 Hogtunes Saddlebag Lid Speaker Kit 1 2040-1694 Custom Dynamics Plugz Antenna Hole Fillers Black/Red/Smoke 1 2202-0168 Drag Specialties Indicator Light Bezel 1 N/A Custom Made Rear Saddlebag Taillights MOTOR/FUEL 1 1800-0635 COBRA True Duals Header System* 1 1801-0639 COBRA Chrome Power-Flo 4 1/2˝ Slip-on Mufflers* 1 1020-1868 Dynojet Power Commander V* 1 1010-1499 Roland Sands Design Machine Ops Blunt Air Cleaner Kit* 1 0940-0686 Covington’s Customs Black Finned Points Cover 1 0925-0156 S&S Cycle 510 Series Cam Kit* 1 1105-0028 Baker Drivetrain Black Plus One Oil Pan 1 2401-0250 Diamond Engineering 12 Point Stainless Engine Kit Paint Dave @ Dragonfly Custom Cycles, Massillon, OH

The guys at Bike Town, Street Shooter and Dragonfly all helped with that restraint, too. “They’re the experts at what they do,” Joe says. “I trusted their judgment.” That’s another two-way street. For 23 years now those dealers have trusted Joe Sanderson to keep them up to date on what’s new and hot in the industry, more often than not simply pointing at his bike to show it. ■

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The NVP Product Showcase is packed wallto-wall with vendors eager to introduce what’s coming for the next sales season – an event that dealers eagerly await.

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ach year, as summer slides towards it close, excitement builds in the halls and convention spaces of the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI. There alongside Lake Monona, a veritable who’s who of aftermarket powersports vendors prepares to unveil the products and programs that will be driving dealership sales in the not too distant future. Lining up for a first look are dealers who have traveled in from around the country for the chance to meet with vendors, view new products and talk with their sales reps – all in the service of getting a leg up on the competition by preparing for the coming sales season.

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It’s always a packed house when vendors crowd in to listen to LeMans founder and chairman Fred Fox give his very informative, and often humorous, “State of the Industry” address at the NVP Product Expo.

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K&N’s Johnny Jump shows off the company’s latest hop-up part, the stylish and hot rod-styled Air Charger Intake System.

Drag Specialties national sales manager Jim Matchette (left) and Drag rep Brad Peterson (center right) congratulates Lisa and Wayne Engen on winning the NVP Product Expo mega giveaway, a prize that feature a huge list of parts right from the FatBook.

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The entire Drag Specialties sales force joined with the crews from Roland Sands Design and Performance Machine to congratulate Ted Sands (right) on his retirement.

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That’s a lot of sales horsepower up on stage. The combined top performing sales force for Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties received much-deserved recognition at the Night of the Stars.

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Biltwell’s helmet line was a big attraction at this year’s NVP. Checking out one of the models is the crew from Chrome World, including (from left) Christie McFarland, Josh Zervakos, Drag rep Mark Suder, and Chris Decker.

Robert and Tyler Smith of Hill Country Cycles get the lowdown from their Drag rep Chad Zimmerman on J.W. Speaker’s technically advanced LED headlights.

Rikki Battistini showcased his company’s new Leading Axle Fork leg, which gives a bike the correct trail when fitting a 23-inch wheel.

RSD’s Cameron Brewer (left) and Roland Sands show off the company’s rolling display for its line of café racer parts for Harley-Davidson Sportsters.

All of this takes place at the Drag Specialties NVP Product Expo, the focal point of the LeMans universe for kicking off the new season. In August, dealers, reps and vendors came together for a weekend of hot new parts and accessories, product education, and one-on-one meetings. For 2016, the show stretched over two days, allowing dealers the opportunity to attend vendors’ sales presentations with such manufacturers as Biltwell, Dunlop, Icon, Legend Suspensions, and TechnoResearch to get detailed product information.

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“We always want to do more training and get more information to the dealers, and the extra training we gave to the dealers was a huge success,” says Jim Matchette, Drag Specialties national sales manager. He adds that the extra time on the show floor was also a great opportunity to get some real quality time with the vendors, and put their hands on the hot parts, accessories and gear for 2017. This year’s two-day show also featured the much-anticipated Night of the Stars, where the combined Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited sales forces are recognized for their stellar sales success.

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The NVP Product Expo Meet & Greet is always a welcome chance for showgoers, vendors and reps to unwind and socialize. With the addition of the Bike Show, the event now has an extra kick of two-wheel (and sometimes three) energy.

Biltwell and S&S Cycle teamed up to build the Mile Muncher (bike in foreground). The custom was a real head-turner at the bike show.

Craig Hinzmann of ReBuild It received the People’s Choice Award for his immaculately restored 1941 Indian Chief. Drag Specialties national sales manager Jim Matchette bestowed the honors.

LeMans founder and chairman Fred Fox and his wife Paula share a quiet moment at the 2016 Meet & Greet/NVP Bike Show on the Monona Terrace rooftop deck.

Also making a return for its second year was the Saturday night Meet & Greet Bike Show, a celebration of all-things powersports that has already become a favorite of showgoers and vendors alike. For a business that’s spread out across a country, the NVP always serves as a central gathering spot for old friends and business partners to talk shop, bench race and get the kind

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of personal face-time not afforded by phone calls, email and social media. The coming 2017 sales season looks exciting with the return to Indianapolis for the new NVP Product Expo at the Lucas Oil Stadium in February, and the fall stop in Madison. Talk with your Drag Specialties sales rep for all the details on attending both of these shows. ■

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Above: How’s that for a custom Sportster? There are plenty of details packed into this 1983 XL that is owned by Neal Jones of Jones Motorcycle Co. in Clinton, OK.

Left: A pristine 1941 Harley-Davidson WLA from the collection of LeMans chairman and founder, Fred Fox.

As the owner of Indian Larry Motorcycles, Bobby Seeger Jr. is keeping the late custom builder’s name and signature style alive and kicking. Here he is with a super trick rigid powered by a combo 103 cu. in. Panhead/Shovelhead engine that he created for a customer in Manhattan. Seeger Jr. says Indian Larry’s memory lives on in the 10 or so custom bikes the shop produces each year, all of them built to be hard runners for owners serious about knocking down some miles.

s soon as it was launched at the 2015 NVP, the Bike Show was pegged an instant success. At its second running, the Bike Show attracted entries across the powersports spectrum – from custom V-twins and ice-racing bikes to scooters and muscle cruisers. The show offered a peek into the moto-obsessions of those working within the LeMans universe, everybody from dealers and sales reps, to vendors and LeMans employees. ■

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BACK IN THE MADISON GROOVE NVP/MICHELIN JAM RETURNS FOR THIRD YEAR

hird time’s the charm, right? With the NVP/Michelin Power Jam, it certainly seems like it.

The wildly popular concert, featuring the combined talents of a number of Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties sales reps and LeMans vendors and employees, returned to the stage at Madison’s Majestic Theater before a packed house. And, for the third year running, it was a resounding hit. We talked with Michelin’s Eric Miller about the history and future of the event that has clearly cemented itself as one of the must-do after-hour events of the NVP Product Expo:

Drag Specialties Magazine: How did the Jam get started? Eric Miller: Working with the different reps, it seemed like we

were always talking about music, and more often than not, the rep would mention that they played in a band or at least played an instrument for fun.

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Ladies and gentlemen, the NVP/Michelin Power Jam “house” band! From left: Benny Harwell, Dave Jengo, Charlie Addams and Torsten Corum. (Not visible are Todd Peterson on drums and Matt Norman on guitar.)

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After seeing how many reps played something, or sang, I would joke that we could get a really killer band together if we could just coordinate the travel. Then, at a meeting with some RSMs, music came up again, and someone mentioned that NVP solves the travel logistics. I offered to plan the event if LeMans would support us hosting an after-hours party. They were eager, and the rest is history.

What were your thoughts when you first launched the Jam three years ago? TecMate’s Martin Human shows that he’s just as talented with the keyboards as he is well-versed in the science of battery chargers.

I was terrified. I could see it being either a great success, or a complete train wreck. I had committed to running the show, and to be honest I had no experience at all with putting on a concert. I had no idea how much work went into planning and preparing for the few hours of performance. LeMans has some professional-caliber performers, and they made sure that we were prepared. As a team, we made sure that the venue provided the equipment, the sound mixing, a professional sound man to run the show behind the scenes, and so on.

Racer X publisher and noted blues guitarist/musician Scott Wallenberg jumped on stage for a guest spot, a performance that nearly brought down the house.

I rented equipment so that people wouldn’t have to travel with their instruments, but it has grown so big that everyone wants to have their own beloved guitar or bass or amp, and I no longer have to bring much equipment.

Are you shocked by how popular the Jam has become?

There’s talent throughout the ranks at LeMans. Parts Unlimited rep Don Buss rips it up while performing with the NVP/Michelin Jam “house” band.

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Yes and no. Of course I am shocked and humbled by how well received the event was. Looking back, I think that it was destined for success (not because of me though). The people involved are all outstanding musicians and every one of them was extremely helpful from the beginning.

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They worked together to make sure that everyone knew a large list of songs to play, so that there wouldn’t be any dead air. And they remain humble too – even though we have almost what you’d call a house band – Benny Harwell, Matt Norman, Dave Jengo, Torsten Corum, Todd Petterson, Kent DeBie, and Charlie Addams, they still encourage anyone to come up and sing, play, or do whatever they do best.

For three years running now Parts rep Matt Norman has shredded the lead guitar in the Jam’s “house” band. This year he performed some blistering Pink Floyd covers.

That’s why we have so many others who get forced to come up and perform, like Jim Matchette, Rob Bluma, Adam Alberghine, Jenna Lee, and so many more. Now the other vendors have gotten involved, and the level of talent keeps rising. Martin Human from TecMate and Scott Wallenberg from Racer X are just two examples – great musicians, great friends, and great talents who contribute a ton.

What’s your favorite part of the night?

From left: Michelin’s Ron Bowen and Eric Miller join Drag Specialties rep Benny Harwell and Michelin’s Ross Shields to take to the stage for a round of applause from a thankful audience.

My favorite is in the beginning, watching the guys get set up and sound-checking the equipment. To me, that is when they go from being a bunch of individuals to being a single unit. I love watching them get everything dialed in, knowing how much work they put into it. When the audience gets there, and they appreciate how great the guys sound, I think a lot of them are just unaware of how tough it is to get to that point. That makes me feel proud that the band can make it look so seamless.

Any touring plans? Actually, yes! We are exploring the possibility of bringing the event to other LeMans functions. We’re still in the exploratory stage, trying to figure out if the logistics will work, but most definitely! ■ Drag Specialties national sales manager Jim Matchette took to the stage to display his guitar chops.

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obra Engineering is on the gas in the aftermarket Harley-Davidson exhaust market with five new exhaust products developed for Harley-Davidson’s new 2017 Bagger models. Each of these mufflers comes with Cobra’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. Because of the new 8-valve engine that powers the 2017 Baggers, these mufflers are more than just lightly modified versions from Cobra’s existing portfolio of products. In fact, the updated internal constructions have been specifically designed to enable the greatest performance increases from the new 107 Milwaukee Eight engine as well as to unleash its great sound. “We reworked these initial mufflers to fit the look and sound of the 2017. Then we made sure they would perform as the customer expects, while giving those buyers a wide selection coming out of the gate,” says Tim McCool, president of Cobra Engineering. Additionally, McCool adds, the company’s detachable backrests already fit the new Harleys.

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Here are the mufflers that are ready for purchase, and all but the 4-inch RPT are available in black. RACE PRO: Its look is as distinctive as its deep throaty rumble. The Race Pro’s unique black clamshell mounting bracket sets it apart from any other muffler on the market, and that look gets even better with its black thin-line tip. A perforated core wrapped in a fiberglass pillow creates its deep sound. NH SERIES MUFFLER: The Neighbor Hater muffler is for that rider who thinks too loud is just right. And it’s more than just a loud-crowd pleaser because it also sounds so great with its deep rumble. Like the Race Pro its 4-inch round body bells out to a 4.5-inch rolled tip. 909 TWINS: The 909 Twins 4-inch round muffler is unique on several fronts. First, the rear is finished with a rolled scalloped tip, not a simple slash cut. That rolled tip is matched with an inner core finished with the same scalloped cut. The inner tip is actually part of the constant velocity, tuned core that gives the muffler its great sound and performance.

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4.5-INCH POWERFLO: With a 4.5-inch slim-line tip at its end, the PowrFlo muffler smoothly tapers to its 4-inch front. With easy installation, incredible sound and top of its class performance the PowrFlo is tough to beat. It’s 3-inch high-flow core offers superior performance with an incredibly deep sound. 4-INCH RPT: The 4-inch, Race Pro Tip is finished in satin black, and held in place with seven, 12-point zinc plated bolts. It delivers increased performance right off the bottom with a deeper, more aggressive exhaust note.

This initial portfolio of slip-ons ensures that there is a look and sound for even the most discriminating of customers. From the deep bass tone of the Race Pro and PowrFlo mufflers, to the louder bark of the Neighbor Haters, and the classic sound emanating from the 909-Twins, there’s something for everyone. ■

»» Talk with your Drag rep about these five new mufflers and get more information at www.cobrausa.com.

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ust days after tightening the last bolts on this vintage-look/S&S Panhead-powered long-distance cruiser, Lowbrow Custom’s Tyler Malinky and his wife Julie threw their legs over the bike and took off on a 3,000 mile jaunt through 13 states. “Our hope here,” Tyler said, “is to ride this bike through all 50 states. And that includes Alaska and Hawaii!” Zig-zagging across the country from Lowbrow’s Brunswick, Ohio headquarters to sunny Southern California and the S&S Cycle booth at Born Free, the bike didn’t skip a beat, and that inaugural ride was important. It was paying off a debt, so to speak, for the very creation of the motorcycle Tyler and the Lowbrow crew had come to call the Pan-American. See, it was the marketing team at S&S Cycle that first floated the idea for this bike. Like they’d done with a few

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other folks, they’d lay a new S&S engine on Tyler and the Lowbrow team, they’re choice, if they’d put together a bike showcasing that motor. Last issue, you might remember, we featured the Shovelhead-powered Mile Muncher by the guys at Biltwell. Same plan. Tyler ended up choosing the 93-inch S&S Cycle Panhead. Since S&S wanted to show off the bike at their booth during that Born Free event he figured what better way to demonstrate the reliability of these vintage-style motors than to ride one cross-country. “We built this bike pretty quickly,” Tyler tells us. Shortly after the engine was delivered, Lowbrow found itself in the middle of a big move, selling one building and buying a new one. There was a whole period in there when nothing happened with the bike.

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A picture of simplicity and reliability, the S&S Cycle Panhead is set in a 1979 FLH frame.

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The vintage-look/modern performance S&S Pan offers the perfect blend of style and power.

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Lowbrow Customs set a 50-state goal for the “PanAmerican.” Just weeks after completion the bike and rider already had 13 down, 37 to go.

“Eventually we had to get it done to make that promised date in California, but by then it was May,” Tyler explains. “We had to be there in June. So basically we built the bike in about a month, and that included the powder coating and paint. We fired it up for the first time three days before we had to leave.” Impressive, but honestly most of this bike just bolted together. Since the plan was to make a motorcycle that would be as simple, reliable and trouble free as possible, something for the long haul, that S&S Panhead went into a 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH frame. It would have disc brakes, good suspension and that would be coupled with a cool, vintage-custom style. It turned into a fun project, and there wasn’t much fabrication work involved. Truth is, about the only thing the guys had to make up themselves was the exhaust, and

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Biltwell came through with their no-frills Norman foot pegs, a great fit to the overall theme here.

The only glitch fitting that S&S Pan into a late frame, easily remedied, was minor interference with the finned rocker covers.

That handlebar’s set in place with Drag Specialties’ trees, Timkin bearings and Drag cups — necessary hardware like that is always in the FatBook.

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Three thousand miles on a fresh build and the only problem was a broken kickstand spring. S&S wanted proof of its Panhead’s reliability and got it.

even that started with a Paughco 2-into-1 system. But since this brand-new Panhead engine was a tick taller than an original, and now mounted in a ’79 frame, they had to cut and reposition those pipes to make things fit. Incidentally, Tyler adds, that 93-inch S&S Panhead went into the late-model Harley frame without a problem. The only hitch was a minor clearance problem up top, between the Custom Cycle Engineering finned rocker covers and the backbone, but that was easily remedied. The old-style engine/new-style frame went together with a convincing vintage look. The hinged rear fender is right out of the OldBook. Completing the picture, the 1979 square-tubing swingarm was swapped for an earlier, round-tubing version. And how about those saddlebags? They’re vintage Buco. “I found them on eBay,” Tyler says. They were new old-stock and replacing the four reflectors on the back with LED taillights was the only change made. The front end is an early Wide Glide, the front fender came off a Fat Boy and the headlight was made by EMD in France, a cast bucket with a Harley-Davidson lens. “That’s what we rode all the way to California,” Tyler adds. “My brother was with me, my dad, my wife and a couple close friends. Six people and five bikes. It just reminded us all why we’re in the motorcycle business in the first place, why we do what we do.” ■

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Making Oil Changes Fast and Easy

S&S Cycle’s new Quick Change Oil Kits are a turnkey oil change solution. They are available for Twin Cam engines as well as Big Twins and Sportsters with Evolution engines.

here is a good chance that a lot of your customers are DIY garage techs when it comes to routine maintenance like oil changes.

Sure, they want your back shop professionals to take over when it comes to projects like hop-up work, motor tear downs and other complicated services, but with a decent set of tools and the right supplies, they’ll take care of that minor — though very important — wrenching and work. After all, taking care of routine maintenance could mean the difference between getting out for a ride or staring at a parked bike. S&S Cycle wants to make sure those customers have what they need for that critical work. That’s why the company now offers an all-in-one-package oil change kit. This turnkey oil change solution includes four quarts of oil and a chrome oil filter so that your customers can get the job done right and get it done quickly. The kit comes in two options — one for Harley-Davidson Twin Cam engines (p/n 3601-0413) and one for Big Twins and Sportsters with Evolution engines (p/n 36010412). Both feature four quarts of S&S Cycle’s premium 20W-50 synthetic motor oil and one of the company’s high quality oil filters.

S&S Cycle’s premium synthetic oil is formulated to keep American V-twins running like new for years. The oil resists extreme heat in large-displacement, air-cooled engines, and the added moly content helps reduce heat, friction and wear. The oil also features enhanced zinc and phosphorous levels for increased engine-wear protection. All of this combines to provide a high level of protection for those hard-working V-twin engines. The oil even meets Harley-Davidson warranty requirements. Your customers should also get a look at those chrome oil filters. The sturdy steel canisters house high-quality filtering media. To ease removal and installation, S&S Cycle makes its canisters slightly smaller in diameter than stock oil filters. The filters are also designed with a direct bypass valve that routes bypass oil directly to the filter exit. This minimizes that amount of contaminants carried to the engine in the unfiltered bypass oil. They are also built to capture smaller particles than the OE filter, but still allow for plenty of oil flow. All of this comes in one easy-to-merchandize and easyto-purchase box that features that familiar S&S Cycle logo and legendary tagline — Proven Performance. ■

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Your customer looking for a primary cover that’ll make his bike stand out? Check out the range from EMD, including products for Sportsters and Softails.

EMD’s Vitamin A (left) and Vitamin C headlight buckets will add a serious touch of style to any custom build.

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rance, home of the Eiffel Tower, baguettes and popular aftermarket V-twin part manufacturer Esteves Motorcycle Design. According to Esteves Motorcycle Design (EMD) owner Nicolas Pigeyre, France’s Harley-Davidson scene is one of the biggest in Europe. And, Pigeyre should know, since he’s a part of the V-twin scene there with a collection of parts and custom motorcycles. EMD is based in Saint-Chély d’Apcher, a picturesque town in southern France. Pigeyre’s history with EMD dates back 20 years, when he purchased the company. Back then, the name was actually Esteves Mechanical Design, and the company produced airplane and machine parts and did custom welding and milling jobs. In 2011, Pigeyre added the motorcycle component to the company because he was a rider and enthusiast himself. The company started with just a few Twin Cam and Triumph parts, but it quickly grew into a full inventory of options for Harley-Davidsons. The mechanical — and non-motorcycle — part of the company still exists, making everything from small parts to specialized machinery, but Pigeyre has found the perfect blend of his passion and his talent on the motorcycle side of the business. Everything EMD produces is made in-house, with the exception of paint.

Nicolas Pigeyre is the man behind France’s Esteves Motorcycle Design, a manufacturer of classically designed, sleek V-twin parts and accessories now available through Drag Specialties.

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Pigeyre has (not unexpectedly) his own collection of motorcycles. His five Harleys are show bikes that he has outfitted with EMD parts. The best place to find photos of them are on the EMD Facebook page, which can be found by searching @emdkillerparts.

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During the past five years, Pigeyre has made EMD a popular name in the V-twin scene, with a customer base that goes far beyond Europe. He also exports to Japan and the United States, among other places. EMD has also branched into television; fans can see Pigeyre and his work in the new Discovery Channel show “Sacred Steel Bikes.” EMD’s U.S. market comes by way of The Speed Merchant. The two shops collaborated on an engine cover for a Triumph Bonneville several years ago. Working on the development of that part forged a good relationship, giving Pigeyre confidence in naming The Speed Merchant as his U.S. importer. Drag Specialties is carrying nearly all of EMD’s parts, so customers can choose the French parts for a wide range of Harley models. Pigeyre says that EMD is famous for its Sportster components, although the company’s Twin Cam and EVO parts sales are on the rise. The goal with EMD’s parts is to give a vintage vibe to modern motorcycles. EMD is a prolific producer of covers, including cam covers, primary covers, sprocket covers and rocker covers. The line available through Drag Specialties come in the same three finish options of black, black contrast cut and raw. A ribbed design, inspired by 1942 Flathead cylinder heads, can be found in many of the cover configurations. The ribbed cam cover is made of die-cast aluminum with a CNCmilled gasket surface. Thanks to identical dimensions and tolerances as the OEM parts, the EMD cam covers are easy to install and utilize the OEM mounting hardware. Ribbed rocker covers are manufactured to the same standards and sold by the pair. The XL cam cover for Ironhead Sportsters also has a ribbed design, but this cast aluminum piece fits directly over the

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Wheel covers and fork shrouds for a custom look that’s right and tight.

OEM cam cover and is held in place with three included Allen bolts and spacers. The trim can be notched at the upper front to make room for an OEM breather, if needed. The bolt-on Sportster sprocket cover, with two designs that fit 1991-2003 and 2004-up models, complements the ribbed cam covers and offers a “split transmission” look.

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Check out the extensive range of highly designed rocker box covers from EMD, a range with a variety of fitments that includes Sportsters, Twin Cams and Touring bikes.

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EMD’s Sherman rocker covers for all 1999 and up Twin Cam models are designed to have an industrial look. The bolt-on covers, sold by the pair, are also made from die-cast aluminum with CNC-milled gasket surfaces. Sportster rocker covers in a black or raw finish are inspired by the iconic Shovelhead. The smooth surface of the raw covers can be polished for a bit of added shine. EMD’s light housings include two models, the Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Both are available in the three standard finishes. While the Vitamin A design has a smooth housing, the Vitamin C headlight bucket has scalloped edges. Both utilize a standard 5¾-inch incandescent bulb. Wheel covers in 16-inch, 17-inch, and 18-inch sizes add a distinct look by completely covering the existing wheel. Available in black or raw aluminum options, the covers are sold by the pair and will need to be drilled to allow tire valve clearance. The Bombshell 49mm fork shrouds for Twin Cam motorcycles clearly take their design inspiration from their namesake, adding a look that is at once vintage and military. The fork shrouds come in the black, black cut and raw finishes.

»» Talk to your Drag Specialties rep to get more info about Esteves Motorcycle Design and the parts they are importing to the U.S. You can also find details online at www.emd-part-usa.com.

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The Performer 2-into-1 Power Pipes Built to Impress

The Performer 2-into-1 is available for a number of Harley-Davidson models, including this set for those popular Touring bikes.

erformance-minded riders and savvy tuners know that the benefits of a 2-into-1 exhaust are well documented. These pipes have a flow and scavenging effect that can literally pull the exhaust out of an engine. The performance engineers at MagnaFlow certainly know this and with their aptly named Performer 2-into-1 they’ve taken it all to the next level. Available for Touring-model Harley-Davidsons from 2007 to the 2016 models, and for Softails going back to1986 — there are even Performer 2-into-1s for the Breakouts and Rockers. The exhausts are available in chrome or black finishes. The Performer 2-into-1 is tuned to impress, and in more ways than one. First there’s the performance. Crafted with non-bluing Magna-Black coated stainless steel, the headpipes are engineered with diameters increasing from 1¾ inches at the ports, to 2 inches and then finally to 2¼ inches into the collector. It’s a stepped design proven to deliver optimal torque and horsepower gains through the powerband. The Performer also features a 4-inch muffler body with MagnaFlow’s signature Max-Flow two-step transition core. That combination of louvers and perforation is built to deliver the kind of power and performance you can feel. That muffler and its core create the backpressure needed to maximize torque.

All this performance comes with an amazing tone. There’s a low roar with a great built-motor note when the rider grabs a handful of throttle. MagnaFlow has sonically engineered things here so those decibels drop down nicely at cruising rpms. It’s a tone-combination that can make the Performer 2-into-1 a great choice for the long-haul rider. This is a performance pipe that won’t fatigue the ear mile after mile out on the highway. Your customers can even hear the stereo better, and the passenger whenever riding two-up. The Performer 2-into-1 is also looker. There are 2½-inch full-coverage heat shields with a laser cut junction cover to give the Performer that big, power-pipe appearance that riders want. A channeled, gloss black end cap with a beveled edge adds to the style. ■

»» Talk to your Drag Specialties rep for details and check out www.magnaflow.com.

MagnaFlow’s Performer 2-into-1 exhaust is a popular choice for riders looking for a boost in performance and styling.

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CAM-CHAIN TENSIONER KITS

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Easing the Tension New Cam-Chain Upgrades

There are also new low-resistance roller chains with matching sprockets and alignment spacers, new Timken/ Feuling bearings, all the gaskets, O-rings and ARP assembly hardware to put everything in place and Feuling’s even included the Loctite and moly lube. Notably, rocker-box gaskets are in the kit so the one-piece factory pushrods can be reused. It’s all a direct bolt-in fit and DIY customers with reasonable skills shouldn’t have any problem with the swap. Feuling offers a number of Hydraulic Conversion Kits to cover all the applications. There are packages allowing reuse of the 2000 to 2006 splined camshafts, and there are kits that accept the Reaper Series Conversion Chain-Drive Cams. Feuling’s OE+ Hydraulic Cam-Chain Tensioner Conversion Kit is a bolt-in replacement system for the cam chain tensioners that came as OE in first-generation Twin Cams.

euling’s OE+ Hydraulic Cam-Chain Tensioner Conversion Kit is a bolt-in replacement system for the problematic and power robbing springactivated cam chain tensioners that came standard in first-generation Harley-Davidson Twin Cams. The Feuling kit includes everything needed to upgrade those early engines with the spring-loaded tensioner system to the much more efficient and longer lasting 2007 and later hydraulic chain tensioners. It’s brand new, it’ll be in the 2017 FatBook, but it’s already in the Drag Specialties warehouses. For anyone with an early Twin Cam switching to the OE+ Hydraulic Tensioner Kit is a no-brainer. The spring-loaded chain tensioners in those bikes have been a headache from the get-go. First of all they exert so much unnecessary force on the cam chains they’re power robbers, but more importantly all that spring pressure plays havoc on the tensioner rubbing blocks themselves. These plastic parts quickly wear away, crack up or break apart. Those fragments have to go somewhere and it’s nowhere good. It’s for these reasons Harley quickly switched to the newdesign hydraulic tensioners in 2007. The Feuling kit goes one better. The new camplate at the heart of things here is precision-machined billet, as are the chain-tensioner bodies themselves. Everything is tough and flex free. The kit also includes a high-volume Feuling OE+ billet oil pump to supply all the oil those hydraulic tensioners need.

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With the cam chest wide open for the hydraulic conversion, adding a set of Reapers is an obvious move. Performance cams, they feature the ’99 through ’06 inner journals combined with the ’07 and later outer cam journals compatible with that new hydraulic-tensioner camplate. Grinds from .525 to .630 lift are available and those 525s work fine with the stock valve springs. Those billet Cam-Chain Tensioner Assemblies are also available separately for riders looking to upgrade their factory tensioners, and the low-resistance/longerwear Nylon-Teflon tensioner pads themselves are also available separately. These not only fit the Feuling billet housings, they’re direct drop-ins for the factory cast housings, as well. Finally, for anyone piecing together an engine with mixed-and-matched parts whether they’re coming from Feuling, Screamin’ Eagle, Delkron or S&S, there is a universal Hydraulic Tensioner/Chains/Sprocket/Spacer Kit available offering endless combinations. ■

»» Talk with your Drag rep for details and get information at www.feulingparts.com.

For customers looking only to upgrade their factory tensioners, Feuling offers its billet Cam-Chain Tensioner Assemblies separately from the kit.

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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Under Assault!

Custom Performance Air Filters and Risers Trask’s Assault Series Hi-Flow Air Cleaner* provides a nice performance boost over OE and features a clear Plexiglas cover for a unique look.

The Assault Series Handlebar Risers provide a clean, aggressive look and are available in a number of sizes and finishes.

ick Trask’s Assault Series custom bikes have all been showstoppers and head turners.

Starting with that First Offense machine and continuing through with the Silver Assault, Second Offense, the Black & Gold, Repeat Offender and Black Assault they’ve all combined Trask’s “Performance Minded – Performance Driven” big-power approach with some of the coolest custom style around. Every one of those bikes was loaded with Trask Performance one-offs, the bits and pieces that make them special. Trask’s new Assault Series product line feature custom parts that give any Harley-Davidson rider some of that same aggressive, yet still refined, Assault Series custombike look. The first two releases are the Assault Series Hi-Flow Air Cleaners* and the Assault Series Handlebar Risers. They’ll be in the 2017 FatBook, but Drag Specialties has them both right now. The new Assault Series Hi-Flow Air Cleaner* features clear Plexiglas covers and a hidden, integrated breather system. It’s a look made to stand out in a crowd and, coming from Trask, the Assault Series Hi-Flow is a performer. First off, every Assault Series Hi-Flow Air Cleaner comes with the new Trask “snap-in” velocity stack. A Nick Trask innovation, this simple, interchangeable velocity stack can be swapped out quickly and easily to accommodate different size throttle bodies. It takes just seconds. Trask’s own dyno testing showed a gain of up to 10 horsepower over OE, and the filtering element behind the clear cover is washable, reusable and easy to maintain. The Assault Series Hi-Flow Air Cleaner is offered in Chrome, Reverse Cut and Raw finishes and it’s available now.

Next up are the Assault Series Handlebar Risers. Taking more styling cues from those Assault Series custom bikes these risers will add a whole new dynamic to both the look and feel of a Harley. They’re clean, aggressive and like the Assault Series Hi-Flow Air Cleaners they’re available in those Chrome, Raw or Reverse Cut finishes. Completing the look Trask has even included polished 12-point stainless steel fasteners to the machined top clamps. Fitments cover both 1-inch and 1¼-inch diameter handlebars, and the risers are available in 2-inch, 4-inch, 6-inch and 8-inch heights. ■

»» Nick Trask’s Assault Series bikes had folks talking. The new Assault Series product line, headlined with these first two installments is sure to do the same. Talk to your Drag rep and get details at www.traskperformance.com.

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Quality OE Replacements

he line of premium high-torque polyurethane synchronous belts from Belt Drives, Ltd. all feature carbon/carbon-fiber cording and they’re available with distinctive top ribbing just like OEM or with a smooth top for a clean look. Application charts cover tooth counts for everything from custom builds to those OE replacements, widths from 1 inch to 1½ inches. Belt replacement doesn’t end with just that premium belt, however. The pulleys, transmission and rear wheel deserve a close look. In fact, Harley-Davidson specifically recommends new pulleys with a new belt. Once again BDL has the replacements. Direct-fits cover all belt-drive Harleys and the pulleys are machined from 6061 T-6 aluminum, and are a perfect fit and match with the belt. As a performance bonus, the transmission pulleys are one-third the weight of OE. Of course, as good as those BDL belts and pulleys are they still need to be correctly installed and maintained. That means no twisting, pinching or prying during installation. It also

BDL has an extensive line of replacement belts and pulleys.

means paying special attention to pulley and belt alignment with the rear wheel accurately positioned so the belt tracks properly on both pulleys. That belt can’t rub anywhere, its tension must be properly adjusted and it’s important to recheck tension as a new belt and set of pulleys seat in. Follow all of that, and let your customers know to avoid the use of harsh cleaners that might have a chemical reaction to the rubber and they’ll be assured of a final-drive that lasts a long time. ■

»» Talk with your Drag sales rep about BDL and check out www.beltdrives.com.

REPLACEMENT BELTS & PULLEYS

Belts and Pulleys

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BRAKE PADS

Premium Stoppers

Performance Brake Pads for V-Twins Drag Specialties Premium sintered-metal brake pads are made by DP Brakes to provide performance braking power for everything from highly modified bikes to stock V-twins.

But not all sintered metal pads are created equal, so Drag Specialties turned to the sintered-metal specialist, DP Brakes, for its line of brake pads. DP practically wrote the book on sintered metal, and the pads it makes for Drag Specialties are formulated especially for use on Harley-Davidsons. The pads produce no brake dust so whitewall tires and chrome wheels and trim stay clean. They don’t squeal — hot or cold — and are gentle on all non-plated rotors. Both their stopping power and longevity exceed those of OE pads. And, all Drag Specialties sintered-metal brake pads come with an upgraded high-tech ceramic heat barrier on the back plate to stop the heat generated by friction during braking from migrating up into the brake fluid where it can cause brake fade and reduced stopping power.

lot of attention is paid to making bikes go faster, but it’s important to remember that the faster a bike goes, the better its brakes need to be. Since stock brakes are designed to cope with stock horsepower, a stronger set of binders is practically mandatory on modified bikes, or those that carry heavy loads. But, even stock bikes ridden solo can benefit from Drag Specialties new Premium sintered-metal brake pads made by DP Brakes. Sintered-metal pads are used by virtually all motorcycle manufacturers for their OE brake pads. There are several reasons, including impressive durability, strong and progressive braking, and excellent performance in the rain and during panic stops, where sintered metal works as well cold as other pads do hot.

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Your customers don’t have to be riding a high-performance Harley to appreciate the benefits of Drag Specialties Premium sintered-metal replacement brake pads. In almost every scenario where a rider has to brake suddenly to avoid an accident, the pads are cold. Sintered-metal pads are formulated for superior cold-stop performance, and they retain that braking power even when they’re smoking hot. Drag Specialties Premium sintered-metal brake pads have advantages for dealers as well as riders. First, Drag and DP have a long running and close working relationship – since 1998 to be exact. Add that to the outstanding relationship Drag Specialties has with its dealers, and you have a supply chain you can depend on from raw materials to finished products to delivered stock. On top of it all, Drag Specialties Premium brake pads are priced competitively. ■

»» Ask your Drag Specialties rep about stocking Drag Premium brake sintered-metal replacement brakes pads made by DP Brakes, and check them out in the FatBook.

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Brass Beauty

The New Bomber Series

he trick to staying on top of custom trends is usually to look forward and try to guess what will be hot in the coming season. There’s another, less common method, though, that’s just as effective, and that’s to look to the past for inspiration. That’s what Carl Brouhard did with his new Bomber Series line, which takes its cue from iconic machinery of a time gone by. The Bomber Series is highlighted by the use of brass buttons as accents. Brouhard got the idea from battleships of the steam era, which were made from massive plates of steel held together by rivets. “I thought it would be cool to mimic those rivets, but with a brass buttonhead screw threaded into the parts,” he said. Those rivets give the Bomber Series its distinctive look.

The new Bomber Series includes points covers, gas tank caps and dash trim that feature stylish brass buttons.

The buttons themselves aren’t structural — brass isn’t know for its strength––but they represent a welcome change from the commonplace, says Brouhard. In order to stand out, Brouhard says he decided to incorporate a different styling element into his products. The buttons are initially polished to a fine finish, but that leaves them looking a little too flashy, so next they’re wire brushed to give them a more satiny finish. Next, a coat of clear lacquer is applied to protect the buttons from wear. Finally, they’re threaded by hand into the part and secured with a drop of Loctite. “It’ a fairly time-consuming process,” Brouhard says, “but it’s a unique look.” In the event boots or some other kind of contact wears down the buttons, they’re available separately. The Bomber driver floorboards are made of 6061 billet aluminum and measure 17 inches x 5 inches. They come with rubber inserts for added, grip, and they’re accented by brass buttons for an industrial look. They come in chrome or black and fit 1986-and-later FLST/FLSTF/FLSTN models, 1994-and-later Road Kings, and 1980 FLT/FLHT/ FLHS models.

For the Bomber Series, Carl Brouhard incorporated brass buttons to give products like floorboards and shifter and brake arms a unique, mechanical look.

Complementing the front floorboards are Bomber Series passenger floorboards. Available for the same applications as the front floorboards, they also feature brass buttons and rubber inserts, and measure 115/8 inches x 3½ inches. These rear floorboards use the stock mounts. Both floorboards are designed to complement other foot-control products in the Bomber Series, such as shifters, including heel-toe shifters, toe shifters, and inner linkage, as well as brake arms. ■

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»» Talk to your Drag Specialties rep about the new Bomber Series highlighted by brass buttons, and see the entire Bomber Series at www.betterbaggers.com.

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Paul Yaffes

Bagger Nation

Bagger Nation’s Latest Get a Jump on 2017

end-cap choices include Crown Tips, Yafterburner Tips, SpeedFreak Tips and the HolyMoly. Riders with 2015 to 2017 Road Glides and Road Kings will want to know about the new-design Bagger Nation OEM Monkey Bars. An instant attitude adjustment, the bars are a direct bolt-on replacement. All the OE hardware transfers right over. They’re available in 10-inch, 12-inch, 14-inch and 16inch sizes in either chrome or gloss black. Super Size cable and/or wiring kits are available for the three largest sizes.

Bagger Nation’s new Cult 45 Collection* features both a 2-into-1 system and a full lineup of slip-on mufflers.

he 2017 FatBook isn’t out yet, but just because that giant catalog isn’t in your hands doesn’t mean your customers can’t get their hands on what’ll be inside right away.

Take the whole assortment of new products from Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation for example. Set for inclusion in the 2017 FatBook are a new line of bagger exhausts, redesigned late-model applications for those popular OEM Monkey Bars, turn-signal replacements for Road Glides, fairing flares, raked headlight nacelles, and a new touchless tie-down system to make trailering or transporting a bike more safe. Drag Specialties already has all of this in the warehouses.

The Wing-It Fairing Flares are pressure-formed urethane parts that will add a cool accent on the lower edge of the fairing. There are also those new turn signals for the Road Glides, too, versions for the 2013 and earlier bikes, and for the 2015 and later models. The new Bagger Nation Raked Nacelle will solve a lot of problems, what with the popularity of big wheels and raked front ends. Available for Road King (two versions cover all the bikes from 2009 to present), the Raked Nacelle points the headlight down the road instead of up into the tree line. It adds some killer styling, too. ■

»» All of this, including a neat Touchless Tie-Down System is available now. Your Drag rep has the details and more information is on the Bagger Nation website, www.baggernation.com.

The new Bagger Nation exhaust line is the Cult 45 Collection*, headlined with a new 2-into-1 Collector with a SpeedFreak tip. It’s a custom stunner available in black or chrome for all the 2007 to 2016 Touring models. A short, radical kick-out design and a ferocious roar are just the start here. There are stylized full-coverage head shields, tastefully engraved Bagger Nation emblems and it all works with stock or extended saddlebags.

Wing-It Fairing Flares provide a cool accent to the lower edge of a bike’s fairing.

The Cult 45 Collection* continues with a full lineup of slip-ons — 4-inch mufflers also available with a choice of black or chrome finishes. They’ll fit 1995 to 2016 Touring models (excepting the Tri-Glides or FreeWheelers) and the DISCLAIMER: NOT LEGAL FOR SALE OR USE IN CALIFORNIA ON ANY POLLUTION CONTROLLED MOTOR VEHICLES 54

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JGI-33031-41 3-speed transmission gasket and seal kit DRAG DS-173370

JGI-17028-36 Knucklehead® Motor Kit. DRAG DS-174965

JGI-17055-05-MLS Twin-Cam 95/103 w/multi layer steel head gaskets. DRAG 0934-1600

Genuine James Gaskets kits, 1936 to present. Knucklehead® to Twin-Cam®, 3-speed to 6-Speed. Yeah we got it.

Check out our exciting new forged piston designs that generate maximum power. Featuring longer skirts for increased stability, and offset wrist pins, these new pistons deliver a much quieter engine. Most have coated skirts for superior heat and friction control. KB Harley Forged designs utilize 4032 alloy preferred for high performance - high compression applications. Our low expansion alloys provide a tighter piston to wall clearance - add it all up, and you’re getting maximum power for your Harley...from KB!

NEW Apps Just Added: KB661 for 110” engines and KB662 for 117” engines

Contact Your Drag Specialties Rep for Ordering info.

JGI-33031-06 Dyna® 6-speed transmission kit. DRAG 0934-1619

SEATS

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Speed-Inspired Seat

Café Racer Styling Meets Comfort

ith its Daytona seats, LePera Motorcycle Seats proves that it is possible to combine race styling with all-day comfort.

LePera’s Daytona seats for Harley-Davidsons take their styling cues from café racers, and the streamlined style offers plenty of back support to keep the driver in place without overtaxing muscles. That support combined with ample cushioning make the Daytona a good choice for all-day rides. Drag Specialties carries Daytona seats for a wide variety of Harleys, including the Dyna, XL, FXST, FXR and the Baggers. For riders who are going solo, the Daytona Sport seat slopes down toward the fender to blend seamlessly with the lines of the motorcycle. The Daytona Sport seat for dresser and Touring models comes with an adjustable, removable backrest. The 2-Up Daytona accommodates a passenger with a wide seating area. Customers with a dresser or Touring model can opt for the adjustable driver backrest, as well.

Daytona Sport with flat track pleats for the Harley-Davidson Dyna

Additionally, the Daytona Daddy Long Legs is available for the Dyna Glide and XL, offering an additional two inches of room for taller riders. The Daytona is made from a molded one-piece foam foundation covered with premium-grade black vinyl. The seat base plate is 16-gauge powder-coated steel, and the carpeted seat bottom protects the fender. Finish options vary by motorcycle model, but include smooth, pleated, basket weave and a flat track custom stitch. ■

»» Talk to your Drag Specialties rep about Daytona seats, and learn more about LePera at www.lepera.com.

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Kit Provides Smooth Operation, Longer Life

arley-Davidson designed its “assist and slip” clutch option to provide 40 percent more clamping force and a 30 percent lighter pull at the lever for its 110 engine in 2013 and later CVO models. The clutch also allows for minor slippage during downshifts to reduce shock to the powertrain. Now, Barnett has found a way to improve on that OE option.

Barnett’s A&S Upgrade Kit and Scorpion Series Clear Derby Cover make a great pairing when upgrading the clutch on those Harley-Davidson CVO/SE Big Twin models.

Barnett’s A&S Upgrade Kit is a direct-fit for those 2013 to 2015 CVO/SE Big Twins and all the 2015 to 2017 models using that “assist and slip” clutch. The kit features Barnett’s segmented Kevlar friction plates for improved oil flow, longer life and smoother clutch operation overall.

also available for these CVO/SE Harleys. Here you’re really getting increased capacity, smoother shifting and a more linear engagement. The Scorpion is a popular choice for high-horsepower or heavy-hauling applications.

For optimum performance those Kevlar frictions are matched with a set of tempered-steel drive plates and three heavy-duty springs. Every kit is quality checked for an exact stack height, guaranteed a proper fit and it’s all made in-house and in the USA by Barnett.

Barnett also offers its Scorpion Series Clear Derby Cover, which has a thick polycarbonate window and chrome or black outer cover. They’re available for 2015 to 2017 FL models with the “narrow” primary cover. ■

»» Talk with you Drag rep for details and check

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BIG TWIN NARROW PRIMARY CLUTCH COMPONENTS Upgrade Replacement Clutch Kit

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Scorpion Series Clear Derby Cover Fits 2015-17 models w/narrow primary

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A Quarter inch thick polycarbonate window to your clutch! Scratch and discoloration resistant Available with chrome finish or black powder coat

Greatly increases clutch capacity for maximum performance Available with Lock-up or Non-Lock-up pressure plate Smoother shifting, more linear engagement Multiple springs sets are included for a variety of pressure options The TOP choice for any high HP/TQ or heavy hauling application

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DRAG SPECIALTIES 10.5˝ SHOCKS Shocks have steel dual-tube hydraulic damper bodies with hard chrome shafts Dual-rate progressive wound springs for a smooth, controlled ride Adjustable spring preload Low riding 10.5˝ from center to center on the shock eyelets Black shocks feature black springs and damper bodies with black billet aluminum endcaps/eyelets Chrome shocks feature chrome springs and damper bodies with clear anodized billet aluminum endcaps/eyelets Mount with existing hardware

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NOTE: Lowering the motorcycle will reduce ground and cornering clearance. NOTE: Before purchasing or attempting to install shocks that are different than the OEM length, confirm that your wheel travel can be altered without causing clearance issues such as swingarm/axle to exhaust contact, as well as chain/belt guard or tire contact. NOTE: OEM upper shock mount covers will not fit with these shocks. PART # COLOR FOR 04-17 XL MODELS 1310-1190 Chrome 1310-1189 Black

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FRONT FENDER Raw stamped steel construction Measures approximately 6˝W (inside) Mounts with OEM hardware Fender with trim holes require lower fender skirt

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PART # DESCRIPTION FOR 14-17 FLHR, FLHT, FLHTC MODELS 1401-0581 Fender w/ trim holes; repl. OEM # 58900032

SUG. RETAIL $109.95

FLAT BLACK HANDLEBAR RISER/TOP CLAMP KIT Machined from billet aluminum Sold as a kit of two risers, one-piece top clamp and all necessary hardware Available for handlebars that have a 1˝ or 1 1/2˝ diameter clamping area Tapped for 1/2-13 bolts PART # DESCRIPTION Made in the U.S.A.

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FOR HANDLEBARS W/ 1˝ DIAMETER CLAMPING AREA 0602-0811 1.5˝ tall risers w/ clamp

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CIRO HEADLIGHT BEZELS Simple and stylish way to put additional lighting on the front of the motorcycle Perfectly sculpted to fill the space around the headlight and streamline the look of the fairing Features fang-shaped LED white running lights to set the bike apart from the rest Easy installation on headlight; includes everything needed Plug and play into the factory wire harness Easily removed to service the headlight Chrome plated or gloss black to complement popular OEM colors Black bezel is ready to paint for a custom color match

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PREMIUM VOLTAGE REGULATORS YOU CAN DEPEND ON MADE IN THE U.S.A.

AVAILABLE WITH CHROME OR BLACK DIE-CAST HOUSINGS

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BASSANI *ROAD RAGE III EXHAUST SYSTEM 2-into-1 stepped equal-length headers – 1 3/4˝ to 1 7/8˝ designed for maximum performance Stainless steel construction Hand TIG welded Better ground clearance and fitment Brushed billet end cap included Removable baffle PART # DESCRIPTION SUG. RETAIL 1800-2069 For 84-94, 99-00 FXR models $879.95 Made in the U.S.A.

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MISFIT INDUSTRIES SIDE COVERS Stamped from 18-gauge stainless steel Very light weight, 2 lb. per side Contoured to complement Misfit stainless stretched saddlebags (PART #s 3501-1137, 3501-1138, 3501-1139) Can be used with most floorboards or pegs with no issues No gluing, screwing, drilling or shaping for installation Sold in pairs Made in the U.S.A.

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DESCRIPTION SUG. RETAIL For 09-13 FLHT, FLHR, FLHX, FLTR models $499.95

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BILTWELL EXFIL-7 BAG Features tough ballistic polyester material with a coated, weather-resistant PVC backing Double-thick exterior wall construction with internal padding for protection and durability Military-spec orange interior panels on main and secondary compartments for enhanced material search and recovery inside the bag 1˝ wide nylon modified MOLLE system on perimeter panels and back for strap placement; includes four reinforced leather straps with nickel-plated buckles One main and two pocket compartments with YKK nylon zippers Cast alloy zipper pulls with polyester knotted rope extenders for easy operation with gloves Antique brass drain grommets on floor panel for moisture evacuation 1.25˝ wide cinch straps with heavy-duty nylon quick-release buckles help secure load after packing, to reduce movement and rattling Fully customizable for different applications and mounting locations including frame’s down tubes, above the headlight, on tall and midsized handlebars and, of course, on both sides of sissy bars Dimensions are Main: 11˝ W x 5.75˝ H x 4.75˝ W; large pocket: 9.75˝ W x 5.75˝ D with 8˝ opening; small pocket: 5.75˝ W x 4.25˝ D with 4.5˝ opening

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KHROME WERKS 1 1/4˝ FAT CENTER BOBBER APE HANDLEBARS Made of 14-gauge steel tubing Feature a 1 1/4˝ diameter clamping area; require special risers and top clamp to mount Available in three heights: 10˝, 12˝ or 14˝ Notched for electronic throttle control PART # CHROME Slotted and milled for internal wiring 0601-3241 Available in polished bright nickel chrome 0601-3243 or gloss black powder coating 0601-3245 Made in the U.S.A. BLACK

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10˝ Bobber Ape 12˝ Bobber Ape 14˝ Bobber Ape

34.92˝ 35.80˝ 36.16˝

9.84˝ 11.87˝ 13.84˝

7.46˝ 7.46˝ 7.46˝

5.75˝ 5.75˝ 5.75˝

$187.95 184.95 184.95

10˝ Bobber Ape 12˝ Bobber Ape 14˝ Bobber Ape

34.92˝ 35.80˝ 36.16˝

9.84˝ 11.87˝ 13.84˝

7.46˝ 7.46˝ 7.46˝

5.75˝ 5.75˝ 5.75˝

187.95 184.95 184.95

FUELPAK TIP OF THE MONTH

FRONT TURN SIGNAL EXTENSION HARNESS KITS A must when installing taller handlebars Intended for front turn signals mounted on handlebar PART # DESCRIPTION FOR 16-17 SOFTAIL MODELS switch housings on most 96-13 models 2120-0851 +4˝ De-pin factory harness connector and install 2120-0852 +8˝ No crimping necessary 2120-0853 +12˝ Made in the U.S.A. 2120-0854 +15˝

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Touring Tough

Unlocking the Milwaukee Eight

hen Harley-Davidson announced its new Milwaukee Eight engine earlier this year, the V-twin community welcomed what is the company’s ninth Big Twin motor. That eight-valve, single cam powerplant will be pressed into service aboard Harley’s 2017 Touring and Trike models. Watching all this unfold, the R&D team at Vance & Hines jumped into action to make sure its revolutionary FuelPak FP3 fuel management system would be compatible with those new engines as soon as the models hit the sales floor. Sure enough, the FP3 is now

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functional with all those Milwaukee Eight-powered machines. It can be used for everything from the standard Autotune feature to calibrating OE speedometers on the new models. Vance & Hines is also hard at work developing new fuel maps for the bikes. Your customers buying those 2017 motorcycles should know that by installing the FP3 on their new bikes, they are installing a do-it-all device that can unlock the full potential of their machines’ fuel management systems. Even better? They can control the whole thing through their smartphones, displaying such data as cylinder head temperature,

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The FuelPak FP3 is now compatible with HarleyDavidson’s new Milwaukee Eight engine, the powerplant in all 2017 Touring and Trike models.

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LA CHOPPERS COMPLETE HANDLEBAR CABLE/BRAKE LINE KITS Take “cable calculation” headaches out of swapping handlebars Kits give you the correct clutch line, brake lines and wire extensions you need so you can complete a handlebar swap Stainless braided kits include wire extensions, clutch and brake lines, chrome “T” brake line junction, banjo bolts, fittings and copper crush washers Black vinyl/stainless kits include wire extensions, black stainless steel clutch and brake lines with chrome fittings, banjo bolts and crush washers Midnight series kits include stainless steel clutch and brake lines covered in a black smoke tinted coating with pure black fittings throughout; lines appear graphite or carbon fiber in appearance providing that ultra-custom look and the black fittings seamlessly blend with blacked out controls and covers on your bike Also include required wire extensions Sold each Made in the U.S.A.

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PART # DESCRIPTION SUG. RETAIL FOR 16 FLHT/FLHX W/ ABS 0610-1746 For use w/ Original Equipment handlebars $334.95 0610-1749 For use w/ beach bars, extra wide or extra wide w/ pullback handlebars 334.95 0610-1752 For use w/ Mini Ape Hangers 334.95 0610-1755 For use w/ 12˝ - 14˝ Ape Hangers 334.95 0610-1758 For use w/ 15˝ - 17˝ Ape Hangers 334.95 0610-1761 For use w/ 18˝ – 20˝ Ape Hangers 334.95

Your customers can then pair up those Power Duals headers Vance & Hines also has Milwaukee Eight fitments for its with Vance & Hines’ Hi-Output Power Duals head pipes and Hi-Output slip-on mufflers, a slip-ons. These are designed setup that can be tuned and refined with that FP3. specifically to address the needs of tuned motors built voltage, rpms, gear selection and for high horsepower. Every aspect other vital information. of the Hi-Output slip-on’s design That FuelPak FP3 can be used to tune is singularly focused to yield maxia bike after a set of Vance & Hines’ new mum horsepower by improving the Power Duals head pipes are installed. efficiency of heavily modified engines

as well as stock. They’re available in black ceramic or chrome. The Eliminator 400 slip-ons are another muffler option for 1995 and up Harley Touring models. These 4-inch mufflers are finished with raceinspired CCN machined billet end caps and give those bikes a deep and aggressive roar. They are available in chrome, matte black or chrome with a black tip, and can be fitted with optional quiet baffles.

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The Power Duals are more than simple headers; they feature an exclusive Power Chamber hidden behind a contoured heat shield that generates more horsepower and torque than stock. The Power Duals are fitted with oxygen sensor ports for a seamless upgrade from the OE pipes.

When those Milwaukee Eight bikes start leaving the showroom, be sure to let your customers know that the FuelPak FP3 can unlock that bike’s true potential, as well as keep it tuned up when adding any of Vance & Hines high performance products. ■

»» Talk to your Drag rep for all the details and check out www.vanceandhines.com.

DISCLAIMER: NOT LEGAL FOR SALE OR USE IN CALIFORNIA ON ANY POLLUTION CONTROLLED MOTOR VEHICLES

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