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CONTENTS December 2022 H Vol. 29 #11 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Don Emde • don@emdebooks.com Editor: Dennis Johnson • dennis@emdebooks.com Art Director: Morgan Williams Production Manager: Jen Rose • jen@emdebooks.com

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Bagger Racing League Battle of the Baggers Finale MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Championship

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dumb idea that was, and that Baggers had no place on real racetracks.

I found myself replying to many of those posts that if you didn’t own a Harley or Indian motorcycle you wouldn’t understand this – just follow the money of Bagger owners and that segment of the aftermarket.

n early 2020, word started spreading on social media about some preliminary plans for an event to be added at MotoAmerica’s annual Superbike race weekend at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, CA. Rob Buydos, for many years the voice of Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited at their events, was in fact organizing the first ever roadrace for Performance Baggers. Rob had been recruiting various Drag Specialties vendors to build racing versions of the fully faired “Baggers” and bring experienced riders to compete in this historic event.

Due to COVID-19, the premier running of the Drag Specialties King of the Baggers was delayed until October of 2020. Nobody fell in the race, as many expected. Instead, it came off great, reviving the historic “IndianHarley Wars” of years ago. Indian scored the first win, although both brands have had their riders on the top step of podiums ever since.

The first hint of such an event came in late-2019 at the Drag Specialties dealer ride in Tucson. Rob told me and others there that he had already generated some interest with the MotoAmerica race sanctioning organization and he needed to know who would be on board to participate and make this first of its kind event happen.

Despite the early criticism before the Laguna Seca race, the laughter stopped when the post-race YouTube internet viewership of the race went off the charts. More than a million views overall were recorded of the “King of the Baggers Practice,” “King of the Baggers Race,” and “King of the Baggers Highlights” videos, besting videos of any previous MotoAmerica racing event.

What was interesting was that the attendees of the Drag ride, many who were manufacturers of performance products for Big Twin Harleys, were easily sold by Rob on the “opportunity” to be involved in a real roadrace and claim top honors as builder of the fastest Bagger in the sport. Everyone wanted in.

Bagger racing has expanded rapidly and is here to stay. MotoAmerica ran three Bagger races in 2021, then things really exploded. With the support of Drag Specialties, the addition of Mission Foods as a title sponsor and TV coverage on Fox Network, MotoAmerica doubled to a six-race Bagger series in 2022. Rob Buydos went his own way and founded the Bagger Racing League (BRL). He held two races in 2021, then expanded to a four-race series in 2022.

Next, a meeting was held in Newport Beach, California just after New Year’s Day in 2020 and all the necessary “players” were there. Buydos first confirmed that Fred Fox would attend, knowing full well that if he had Fred’s support, the others would fight for a place in line. Representatives of MotoAmerica and over a dozen prospective participants also turned out, as did Yours Truly serving as the official note-taker and soon-to-be information liaison between Buydos, Drag Specialties, and MotoAmerica.

We have two Bagger races to report in this issue: the last Bagger race of the MotoAmerica season at Millville, New Jersey as well as the season finale of the Bagger Racing League at Daytona Beach, Florida. Be sure to check them both to see who became the champions of 2022. ■

As soon as the announcement was made to the public about the inaugural Drag Specialties King of the Baggers race, it seemed that for every posting on Facebook in support, there were at least two critics saying what a

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The Trask Performance celebrates Shane Narbonne’s Bagger GP Championship. From left: Moots McDonagh, lead team technician; Rusty Studor, team assistant; Gunnar Oullette, Pro Stock Bagger Winner; Manny Rojas, team technician; Airen “Big Baby,” team assistant; Casey Narbonne, Shane’s wife; Brian Bostwick, team assistant; Shane Narbonne, Two-Time Bagger GP Champion; Scott Jensen, crew chief; Nick Trask, team owner; Ron Piner, team tuner; Cole Trask, team photographer; and Oscar Solis, Pirelli Tire. Photo by Midwest SnapShots

2022 Bagger Racing League:

Battle of the Baggers Championship – Daytona OCTOBER 15-16 DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY By Marilyn Stemp Photos by Marilyn Stemp and courtesy of Midwest SnapShots

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n the two years since Bagger Racing League’s Rob Buydos first envisioned the concept of racing Bagger style motorcycles at iconic roadrace courses, the idea has grown from a curious niche pursuit to a full-fledged competitive endeavor embraced by passionate fans, and a very determined aftermarket industry.

With the BRL’s second full season now in the history books, the Bagger racing phenomenon is on a raucous roll. When the 2022 Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers presented by Custom Dynamics wrapped up at Daytona International Speedway October 15–16, it was bolstered by fan engagement, team enthusiasm, sponsor support, and a fierce competitive spirit.

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The 2022 season started with the Carnival of Speed exhibition at Willow Springs Raceway in April in Rosamond, California.

Round 1 competition commenced at Utah Motorsports Campus in May, followed by a double-header match-up at the Milwaukee Mile Speedway during Harley-Davidson’s homecoming weekend. The final race at Daytona International Speedway during Biketoberfest was capped by the hand-over of Number 1 plates to new season champions.

“It was very rewarding passing out the 2022 championship Number 1 plates, knowing the hard work of the BRL staff and sponsors,” Buydos said. “My vision of a Harley-Davidson vs.

Indian road race series was now a permanent segment of the V-twin world.”

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However, before that could happen, Round 4 had to get going. Battle of the Baggers racing at Daytona was part of the CCS/ASRA 39th Annual Race of Champions. After practice and qualifying on Friday, Saturday was race day. That’s when Benny Carlson of Suburban Motors HarleyDavidson took an early lead in the Cobra ATU class, followed by Josh Baird (Indian Motorcycle Charlotte) in second and Kory Cowen (Alloy Art), whose third-place finish was enough to seal the class championship.

The F/S Cup was a scramble that saw Benny Carlson, who had shift linkage trouble, chasing but failing to catch Cory West (Saddlemen/Lloydz Garage/Indian of Charlotte and St. Paul).

Josh Baird finished third.

The Metzeler Pro Stock was a spirited bout won by Trask rider Gunnar Ouellette, followed by Chris Rivas (Bassani Xhaust) in second and Steve Chamberlain third. Class leader Arnie Wells (Grand Teton Harley-Davidson) finished last, but that didn’t keep him from winning the season’s number 1 plate in the class.

Race officials chose to combine the NAMZ Big Twins and ICON Lite Weight Twins in one race as two waves.

Cody Gilmore (Slyfox/Suburban Harley-Davidson) took first in the Lite Weights with Dillon Wall second and Ken McAdam third. The only woman rider on the grid, Patricia Fernandez (Saddlemen/Lloydz Garage/Indian of Charlotte and St. Paul), came in first in the NAMZ Big Twin, also sealing the Number 1 plate in the class, followed

by Robert Parker (Shredder Bob Racing) and Charles Condit, respectively.

Her assessment? “There’s no force stronger than a determined woman,” Fernandez said.

For the last match-up in the Premier Class – the Custom Dynamics Bagger GP class – drama ruled as defending champ, Trask Performance rider Shane Narbonne had to start the race

BRL staff and sponsors excited for some racing. From left: Jeff Zielinski from NAMZ, Penny Osiecki and Dan Berkes from DynoJet. Photo by Marilyn Stemp

The spectator base for Performance Bagger racing has grown by leaps and bounds since it was first introduced. A group of fans stand trackside for all the V-Twin action.

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Trask Performance rider Shane Narbonne (#1) passes Hoban Brothers/Darkhorse Crankworks’ Michael Barnes on his way to his Bagger GP Championship.

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on Row 2 due to problems in Qualifying. Among those ahead of him were 4-time Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick (Nowaskey Performance), Benny Carlson, Cory West and 2016 Daytona 200 winner Michael Barnes (Hoban Brothers/ Darkhorse Crankworks) in the final race of his career – fittingly at DIS where he’d raced since the 1980s.

Barnes led initially, posting the fastest lap of the race, before both he and Carlson experienced mechanical hiccups that slowed them down. That opened the way for Narbonne to power his way up front and pull away from the pack. A battle for second ensued between West and Eslick. In the end, Eslick took second by a hair-raising .001-second over West. This put Narbonne at the top of the podium not only for the class in Round 4 but for the Championship as well.

(See sidebar for final season standings.)

Gracious and humble in all situations, Hoban Brothers/ Darkhorse Crankworks’ Michael Barnes ended his racing career at the BRL finale in Daytona.

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Barnes’ fourth place finish was roundly cheered by all, as West, Eslick and Narbonne welcomed him to join them on the podium. It was an emotional moment for Barnes as he thanked fans, family and sponsors for a lifetime of support and experiences, one final time.

While BRL racing is fun, it turns out it’s also good for business. As the owner of Indian dealerships in Charlotte, North Carolina and St. Paul, Minnesota, Tim Sutherland joined on

Saddlemen/ Lloydz Garage rider and Big Twins Champion Patricia Fernandez takes a moment with a young fan – maybe an aspiring racer?

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Trask Performance’s Shane Narbonne is the BRL Bagger GP Champion and he has the hardware to prove it! Joining him on the podium for the series finale was 4-time Daytona 200 winner and Nowaskey Performance rider Danny Eslick in second place, followed by Saddlemen/ Lloyds Garage rider Cory West.

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When you witness the overwhelming power, grunt and potential energy of all those highpowered V-Twins lined up at the start, it’s easy to understand the popularity of Performance Bagger racing. Photo

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to support the Saddlemen team and says the partnership not only scratches that racing itch, but also has great marketing benefits. “At BRL we have the opportunity to win more, and when people see pictures of our riders on the podium, that matters,” Sutherland said. “BRL gives smaller teams without the big factory budgets a chance to run up front and have success.”

Yes, the league is fiercely competitive on the track, but holistically the vibe is all about camaraderie and doing what you love with like-minded people. That’s reason enough to be there. ■

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See more and find the 2023 BRL schedule at https://Baggerracingleague.com First unveiled at the Madison NVP Product Expo, Suburban HarleyDavidson’s Bagger racebike is a hyper clean example of just what goes into making one of these big V-Twins into a competitive machine.

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That’s two #1 plate for Saddlemen!

From left: Lloyd Greer, Dylan Jones, Mathew Virgil, Eric Vallarta, Rob Schlueter, F/S Cup Champion Cory West, Sondra Sutherland, Big Twin Champion Patricia Fernandez, Tim Sutherland, Buddy Colley, Fury Kent, Nhan Vo, Jim Dowell, Warren Dunham, and Rory O’Neill.

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2022 BATTLE OF THE BAGGERS SERIES FINAL POINT STANDINGS Custom Dynamics Bagger GP Shane Narbonne Danny Eslick Benny Carlson Hawk Mazzotta Cory West

NAMZ Big Twin Patricia Fernandez Robert Parker Charles Condit Josh Nichols Gary Thompson

Saddlemen F/S Cup Cory West Benny Carlson Kory Cowen Josh Baird Duston Slade

Metzeler Pro Stock Bagger Arnie Wells Tony Tucker Chris Rivas Steve Chamberlin Craig Braymiller

ICON Lite Weight Twins Kody Melton Cody Gilmore Carson Brown Bert Bledsoe Brandon Kofford

Cobra ATU Kory Cowen Josh Baird Robert Parker Patricia Fernandez Craig Braymiller

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rag Specialties/Parts Unlimited/Indian rider Jared Mees put the finishing touches on his successful title defense as a thrilling 2022 Progressive American Flat Track season came to its conclusion at the Mission Volusia Half-Mile Finale II in October at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida.

The defending Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle king was well positioned to retain the #1 plate after outdueling his title rivals. As a result, he only needed to avoid catastrophe in order to add his seventh career premier-class crown to his already incredible résumé.

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That near catastrophe came in the Semi when Mees made the save of the season – perhaps the save of his career – after hitting a bump and going airborne and sideways with his front wheel loft high in the air. Somehow, he not only stayed up on two wheels but made a pass to take the checkered flag first.

With that drama out of the way, Mees basically just had to show up for the Main to win the title. Instead, he chose to fight, executing passes on the likes of Jarod Vanderkooi and rookie hero Dallas Danielsto finish on the podium in third.

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Already firmly established as one of the greatest riders in the history of the sport, Mees now boasts a remarkable assortment of accomplishments, including the ‘12, ‘14, ‘15, ‘17, ‘18, ‘21, and ‘22 Grand National Championships, the 2009 and 2011 GNC1 Twins Championships, and the 2012 GNC1 Singles Championship.

“They are all sweet, they are all awesome, and they are all a lot of hard work,” Mees said. “This one is a little different because of what we were up against at the beginning of the year. The Indian Motorcycle backed by Progressive was strong all year long. My team did a phenomenal job. I was able to go out there and race hard. I’ll be honest, I really wanted to cap off the year with a win.” ■

Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited/Indian rider and defending SuperTwins champ Jared Mees successfully defended his crown at the Volusia Half-Mile Finale II. Tim Lester photo

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NEWS EVENTS Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited Return to AIMExpo for 2023

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rag Specialties and Parts Unlimited announced that they will return to AIMExpo February 15-17, 2023. “For us, it’s another opportunity to come together with the Powersports Industry. Our global leadership team will be on hand and look forward to seeing everyone in Las Vegas,” the company said in a press release.

“We believe in tradeshows and our Spring and Fall NVPs are proof of that. Opportunities to learn about new products, market trends and the chance to build relationships within the industry are priceless.”

From LeMans Corp. VP of Sales/Marketing, Jeff Derge, “This is an important part of our industry; it’s another opportunity for Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties to show dealers, vendors and OEMs our commitment to We Support the Sport®.”

Stop by the Drag and Parts booth for a cup of coffee, meet the leadership team and learn what is new for 2023. ■

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Provisional 2023 Progressive American Flat Track Schedule

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Immediately noticeable is a more compact time frame over which the title fights will be waged, fitting all 18 rounds in between the return to Daytona International Speedway for a doubleheader during Daytona Bike Week in early March and an epic Labor Day Weekend doubleheader season finale at the series’ crown jewel, the Springfield Mile, in early September. The overall result is a significantly more consistent slate and superior momentum, with no more than three weeks between any two rounds, a gap which occurs just twice all season long.

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Featuring five Miles, five Half-Miles, four Short Tracks, three TTs, (and one event still to be announced), the ’23 schedule is also intriguing in the cadence of events. The ordering of track types presents increased opportunity for dynamic championship battles, encouraging win streaks and comebacks alike. All four STs take place in the opening six races, while the three TTs will take place in a span of 13 days near the conclusion of the season, with the Half-Miles and Miles nicely divided up throughout the campaign.

That balance extends to its geographic reach. Hitting locations on both coasts and numerous points in between, the diversity of locales supports both the sport’s growth and continued strength all across the nation. So too does its mix of historic races, long-time mainstays, returning favorites, and a number of all-new stops, including Senoia, Georgia, Ventura, California, and Bridgeport, New Jersey.

The 2023 Progressive AFT schedule will again celebrate the country’s motorcycle rallies and national holidays, holding events as part of Daytona Bike Week, Arizona Bike Week, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, along with races to be held during Mother’s Day weekend, Father’s Day weekend (alongside the Mission Food AMA Flat Track Grand Championship amateur nationals no less), Memorial Day weekend and the aforementioned Labor Day weekend finale. ■

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NEWS EVENTS THE PROVISIONAL 2023 PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SCHEDULE FOLLOWS: March 9, 2023. . . . . . . . Daytona Flat Track I, Daytona Beach, Florida

June 17, 2023 . . . . . . . . Du Quoin Mile, Du Quoin, Illinois

March 10, 2023. . . . . . . Daytona Flat Track II, Daytona Beach, Florida

June 24, 2023 . . . . . . . . Lima Half-Mile, Lima, Ohio

March 25, 2023. . . . . . . Senoia Short Track, Senoia, Georgia

July 8, 2023. . . . . . . . . . Orange County Half-Mile, Middletown, New York

April 1, 2023 . . . . . . . . . Arizona Bike Week (Venue TBA), Phoenix, Arizona

July 22, 2023. . . . . . . . . Bridgeport Half-Mile, Bridgeport, New Jersey

April 22, 2023 . . . . . . . . Devil’s Bowl Half-Mile, Mesquite, Texas

July 30, 2023. . . . . . . . . Peoria TT, Peoria, Illinois

May 6, 2023. . . . . . . . . . Ventura Short Track, Ventura, California

August 6, 2023. . . . . . . Buffalo Chip TT, Sturgis, South Dakota

May 13, 2023. . . . . . . . . Sacramento Mile, Sacramento, California

August 12, 2023. . . . . . Castle Rock TT, Castle Rock, Washington

May 27, 2023. . . . . . . . . Red Mile, Lexington, Kentucky

September 2, 2023 . . . Springfield Mile I, Springfield, Illinois

June 3, 2023 . . . . . . . . . Virginia Half-Mile (Venue TBA), Virginia

September 3, 2023 . . . Springfield Mile II, Springfield, Illinois

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Bassani Xhaust has been a part of the Performance Bagger scene from the get-go, producing popular exhausts for that new breed of horsepower junkies. It’s new 2:1 exhaust systems for the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST are built for maximum power gains.

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erformance V-Twins are all the rage now, which is no surprise to the team at Bassani. The brand has been producing performance pipes for V-Twins for a long time, helping customers get the right blend of style and tuning for their bikes.

Bassani has fitments for Harley-Davidson models both old and new, so even bikes that now fall into the vintage category can also be outfitted with an exhaust that boosts power. Whether it’s a 1984 FXRD or the 2022 Low Rider El Diablo, Bassani has a performance pipe for it that is designed for great looks, more power and incredible sound.

The Low Rider ST has been a massive hit for Harley-Davidson, which means Bassani exhausts for the model have been popular sellers, as well. The 2:1 Bassani exhaust systems for the Low Rider ST are designed for maximum power gains. The stepped headpipe of each exhaust features the right lengths and diameters to provide a performance boost for both stock bikes as well as engines that have other performance upgrades, making the exhaust extremely versatile.

Each Bassani exhaust is made from quality steel sourced from American mills. That quality aspect is an important one – the steel heat-cycles better and provides increased heat protection.

To further increase heat dissipation, the stainless-steel exhausts come with a header heat shield. Systems with chrome, black or black chrome finishes include full-coverage heat shields.

The team at Bassani knows that incidents sometimes happen out on the road, especially during high-performance riding.

That’s why the exhausts have a modular design. If one section gets damaged after a tip-over, it can simply be swapped out for a new one. There’s no need to replace the entire exhaust, saving the customer a lot of hassle and expense.

The baffle and end cap can both be removed for tuning.

The baffle is specially designed to produce high output and the kind of aggressive note customers expect from a Bassani exhaust. Other features of the 2:1 exhausts for the Low Rider ST include 18mm O2 bungs for wide band tuners and 12mm adapters.

Bassani carries various style and finish options for the Low Rider ST, giving customers the chance to choose the right look to suit their tastes, whether they’re enhancing a stock bike or working on a custom build. Anyone who goes in for a close look will notice the beautiful welding, all done by hand for a pristine craftsman look.

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EXHAUST FOR THE LOW RIDER ST One of the exhausts for the Low Rider ST is a 2:1 stainless steel system designed with stepped headers and a 4-inch stainless steel straight housing called the “Super Bike” muffler. The baffle design creates an entirely new sound that is guaranteed to get attention.

Another exhaust available for the Low Rider ST is the Ripper 2:1 stainless steel exhaust. This short exhaust really changes the look of the bike while also providing a great sound. The advanced inner collector produces maximum performance gains.

Of course, Bassani carries its 2:1 systems for a lot more than just the Low Rider ST. There are pipes designed for the original FXR, Twin Cam Dyna and M-8 Softail models. Even before performance V-Twins were the trend, Bassani was paving the way with its pipes. Never a company to focus on aesthetics alone, Bassani has long been a go-to place for performance exhausts.

Word on the Street Before a brand can become as iconic as Bassani, customers have to know it exists in the first place, and Bassani has been coming up with creative guerilla marketing campaigns for years. The earliest focus was on the 2:1 exhausts for Dyna models. Then along came the M-8 Softails and the Low Rider ST. Whatever the model, riders have learned that a Bassani exhaust is the way to get American-made quality and fantastic performance.

When it comes to Bassani’s marketing, you can expect everything from parties to partnerships. Pro skateboarder, multi-time X-Games medalist and motorcycle enthusiast Greg Lutzka is often on hand at Bassani events, and he’s the host of many of the brand’s online videos, which capture the excitement of the performance V-Twin scene. A quick YouTube search will turn up great shots of Lutzka jumping over a bike on his skateboard.

Stunts like that are routine at Bassani events, which range from parties hosted at the company’s headquarters in Anaheim,

Bassani is legendary for its guerrilla marketing efforts, an approach that includes frequent full-throttle meetups at its headquarters in Anaheim, California.

California, to nights at the local taco shop. While there is plenty to see, including some of the top stunt performers on the West Coast, there is also a lot for riders to do, from participating in crazy contests to winning prizes. Because, in the end, it’s not just about getting the word out – it’s also about showing what real customer appreciation looks like. ■

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Talk with your Drag rep to learn more about Bassani exhausts and how you can make the most of Bassani’s marketing and events. You can find the Bassani 2:1 exhaust options for the Low Rider ST in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

All of Bassani’s exhausts are built in-house based on real-world R&D on what provides the perfect balance of power and sound.

That formula has proven popular with riders everywhere.

Bassani’s Super Bike muffler is a stylish option for its 2:1 stainless steel system. It offers the company’s signature sound and performance.

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Tyler O’Hara is King of the Baggers Champion S&S CYCLE/INDIAN RIDER TOPS OFF SEASON OF DRAMA Photos by Brian J. Nelson selves on track, helping each other when they could. Ditto for the Harley-mounted riders in the field. Travis had his brother Kyle Wyman, the defending series champion, on his side; O’Hara had his teammate Jeremy McWilliams and Brainerd winner Bobby Fong on his. The drama was high.

And then came the race.

For the first time in the three-year history of the Mission King of the Baggers class, riders were forced to race the big bikes in the rain. And, race they did. Initially it was Kyle Wyman leading O’Hara with Travis Wyman giving chase. Just when Travis got close enough to make things really interesting, he crashed out of third place.

S&S Cycle/Indian rider Tyler O’Hara is the 2022 MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers.

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle teammates and brothers Travis Wyman and Kyle Wyman rounded out the podium in second and third, respectively.

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ust in case there wasn’t enough drama in the 2022 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Championship, Mother Nature decided to get involved in the series finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park in September when she opted to dump rain by the buckets on the track on the outskirts of Millville, New Jersey.

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle’s Travis Wyman led Mission Foods/S&S Cycle/Indian Challenger’s Tyler O’Hara by three points going into the Jersey round and the excitement was building even in practice. The Indian guys kept to them-

For all practical purposes, the title at that point went to O’Hara. But, when it’s pouring, nothing is over until it’s over and O’Hara was riding a bit harder than what seemed to be prudent. In the final laps, the Californian backed off and settled for second place and the championship.

“I just was really relaxed all weekend. Just had to chip away at it. These boys were on it this weekend. I took it one corner at a time, “O’Hara said. “We got a little sporty there. Jumped out of the seat one time and then just kind of backed her down a little bit. To be honest, I had no idea that Travis was out. I didn’t even see my ‘OK’ on the board, and we counted the laps backwards. So, it was just taking it one lap at a time.

That was my dream to stand up on top of that podium holding the Number One plate, from the beginning of the year.

I’m so grateful for this opportunity and this team.”

With Kyle Wyman winning his third win of the season and O’Hara second, third place was a surprise in the form of veteran Michael Barnes, who announced his retirement in the post-race press conference after a 34-year professional career.

It was a fitting end to a scintillating season of King of the Baggers racing that saw five different winners in the seven races. In addition to Kyle Wyman’s three wins, O’Hara won once, McWilliams won once, and Fong also won a round as did Travis Wyman.

King of the Baggers competitors at the series finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park faced the added element of rain by the buckets. Kyle Wyman (#1) won his third Mission King Of The Baggers race of the season, but it was Tyler O’Hara (#29) who won the title.

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As for the bitter rivalry between Harley and Indian? Harley won four races, Indian won three.

Harley won the battle, but Indian won the war. ■

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Enhancing the Experience

Performance Packages for Every Rider

When building a Stage 1 Performance kit, a free-flowing air intake is imperative.

Vance & Hines has a range of great solutions, including the Falcon and the Insight air cleaners.

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t only takes one experience behind the handlebars, twisting the throttle to feel the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle and get hooked for life. Terry Vance and Byron Hines were hooked at a young age, leading them to the drag strips and raceways of Southern California more than forty years ago.

The two proved to be a performance pair, finding ways to go faster and sharing those innovations with fellow performance-driven riders through the now widely recognized brand, Vance & Hines. Throughout the years, Vance & Hines has always had a focus on racing, gaining experience through performance development with many of the major powerhouses in motorcycle drag racing.

This knowledge gained has allowed Vance & Hines to finetune its craft, focusing greatly on polishing the details of the essentials of motorcycle performance. Coined Stage 1 Performance by Vance & Hines, these are the initial, yet critical, areas of performance upgrades: air, fuel and exhaust.

Thankfully for your customers Vance & Hines is a one-stop shop for Stage 1 upgrades. Offering head-turning exhaust systems, high-flow air intakes and tuning tools to dial-in ECU calibration specifically for these air-in and air-out upgrades, Vance & Hines has done the homework to create a well-tuned package, so your customers don’t have to.

Vance & Hines’ vast array of VO2 Air Intakes are engineered to increase the volume and velocity of air feeding

The second part of that Stage 1 kit is an exhaust that can really let the engine breathe, and a good start is Vance & Hines Power Duals headpipes with PCX technology.

the engine thanks to their high-flow air filters and patentpending Force velocity stacks. The Force velocity stack is a development coming from 6-time NHRA Pro Stock Champion Andrew Hines himself. It not only effectively increases the speed of air induction, it’s also easy to install.

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After modifications to improve air intake, the natural next step is to match that with performance exhaust. Vance & Hines is certainly no stranger to precision crafted exhaust systems, offering a wide of range of styles and finishes to not only fulfill performance needs, but check that style box for your customers at the same time. Riders can choose their level of exhaust package, from slip-on mufflers to performance headers or all the way to complete systems.

Much like its VO2 intakes, Vance & Hines’ performance exhaust products feature some of the latest in motorcycle exhaust innovation. Years of racing and performance experience are evident in Vance & Hines’ new PCX Technology that integrates highflow catalysts into some of Vance & Hines’ most popular exhaust system designs, improving low to mid-range torque. This benefit can give your customers more power where they want it, whether it’s offthe-line acceleration or passing on a steep grade. Of course, with this performance comes the deep and powerful rumble VTwin riders know and love.

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Oiled-media air filters simultaneously keep air flow maximized while providing high filtration efficiency, protecting precious engine internals from potentially harmful debris. Keeping maintenance convenience in mind, Vance & Hines air filters are also completely washable and built to last, ensuring miles of worry-free service.

Finish off that exhaust system with a set of Vance & Hines Torquer mufflers for a nice dose of improved performance and great sound.

Rounding out that Stage 1 performance trio is Vance & Hines FP4 fuel tuning tool that allows customers to finetune their fuel systems via Bluetooth with a smartphone.

With air induction and exhaust taken care of, that leaves two other components critical to internal combustion: fuel and spark. Modern machines have come a long way since the days of carburation and jetting, now equipped with fuel injection systems designed to optimized performance and efficiency through computer-controlled fuel delivery and ignition timing. However, in stock form, many motorcycles are tuned for OE components.

Vance & Hines’ FP4 tuning tool uses modern Bluetooth technology to allow customers to tune their motorcycles via the FP4 app right from their smartphone, giving them access to Vance & Hines’ thorough database of tunes developed on the dyno by in-house tuning experts.

Taking the leap into tuning can be intimidating, which is why Vance & Hines made it simple and convenient for

users. With the FP4, they have the ability to choose a preprogrammed tune based on the specific air intake and exhaust components they’re running. With a simple tap, the motorcycle’s ECM will then be optimized to properly leverage the intended performance gains of their hard part components.

With air, fuel and exhaust optimized for a complete Stage 1 performance package from Vance & Hines, riders are taking a big step in improving the performance base of their motorcycle. Whether they plan to keep their ride as a fun cruiser or continue to a complete engine build, Vance & Hines is ready to ride with them. ■

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For more information on Vance & Hines products, talk with your Drag rep for details and get more information in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

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STAGE 1 PERFORMANCE VANCE & HINES IS YOUR STAGE 1 HEADQUARTERS We’re the One-Stop Shop for Your Complete Stage 1 Performance Upgrade

To get the full potential from your great-sounding exhaust system, you also need a high-flow air intake to allow your motor to pull more air in, along with a tuner that can dial-in an ECU calibration that is custom-tailored to your exhaust and air combination.

With Vance & Hines, we’ve got you covered.

FUEL Custom-tailored tuning to achieve maximum performance from air and exhaust upgrades with improved rideablity.

EXHAUST New PCXTM (Power Chamber Exhaust) Technology to increase low to midrange torque and reduce heat for rider comfort.

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Always On the Gas

Klock Werks Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Klock Werks’ crew with friends and family celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary. Pictured, from left to right: Jeff Folkerts, Conor Folkerts, Dana Degen, Josh Larson, Beth Folkerts, Ledger Folkerts, Hannah Larson, Oliver Ham, Anday Lyar, Mike Decker, Denise DelFavero, Jeff DelFavero, Kayla Bibeau, Hunter Dodd, Todd Dozark, Chris Geroy, Alivia Schulte, Jacob Schafer, Dave Nicholson, Ashlyn Klock, Alan Bainbridge, Jason Hanson, Vanessa Klock, Brian Klock, Josh Lutter, Shelton Einerwold, Dave Sietsema, Ian Sherburn, Jordan Kiner, Jeff Jolliff, Gene Slater, Lance Buum, Jesse Dodd, Nicole Lockwood, Tony Larimer, Brett Stahl, Hunter Mulligan, Evelyn Mulligan, Hannah Mulligan, Ryan Anderson, Michael Mulligan, Leanne Mulligan, Jessa Degen, Doug Meeker, Todd Dewitt, Raeanne Dewitt, Kathy Austin, and Tom Austin.

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t’s often said that for a business to succeed, timing is everything. Perhaps, but hard work, savvy decision making, a strong and dedicated staff and total commitment also play crucial roles in determining if a company’s spreadsheet shows more black than red at the end of a day.

Based on longevity alone, Klock Werks has enjoyed all of those attributes, and more. But that element of time remains a factor, too, and after 25 years in business it’s clear that timing has been a blessing for this custom motorcycle parts company based in Mitchell, South Dakota.

It began when Brian Klock first opened his shop doors as a fledging custom-bike builder, specializing in Sportsters for local bike enthusiasts.

“Not many people in this area could afford a Big Twin, so I turned my attention to building custom Sportsters,” recalls Klock. Then in 2004 Klock built a game-changer Twin Cam bobber known as “Cherry Bomb.”

A short time later Drag Specialties approached Klock about building a custom Shovelhead for the 2006 FatBook cover. “I’d never built a Shovel in my life,” Klock confesses today. However, by incorporating his signature clean styling into the project, the bike appeared on the cover

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alongside another low-slung custom built by the late Ron “Tank” Ewsichek. “It was the first time that Drag put two bikes on the same cover,” notes Klock. Certainly, good timing for both builders.

Later that year the time was right for another Klock custom, this time for Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off. “Probably the highlight of our business,” Klock said about that experience. Team Klock Werks entry was a highhorsepower custom Bagger with carbon fiber wheels, and performance brakes and suspension.

That Bagger won, and Klock reminds us with a bit of emotion and glee in his voice, “The only Bagger ever to be built for the series!” Within the following year, Baggers ruled the roost at bike shows across the nation. Clearly, the clock was ticking in Klock’s favor again.

Then, about that same time, the young man from South Dakota set his sights on the Bonneville Salt Flats for some land speed racing. Eventually Klock’s takeaway was several land speed records – with a Bagger no less!. Klock also discovered something about a Bagger’s questionable aerodynamics, prompting Klock Werks to develop a new product. That, of course, became the Flare Windshield™.

After sketching a windshield design to fit a Bagger, Klock

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Werks set off for North Carolina to test it in the A2 wind tunnel that NASCAR race teams use to sort out their car’s aerodynamics. Thanks to a strategically shaped flip at the windshield’s top edge, and hips on the sides to deflect air up and around the rider and passenger, the Flare Windshield offers features not found on standard windshields.

Drag Specialties immediately got on board to distribute the Flare Windshield, placing an order, so Klock Werks filled the order. In no time Drag Specialties sold out to dealers. Suddenly time became a crucial commodity, as the small but efficient shop in Mitchell had to burn midnight oil to keep up with growing demand. The parts business was overwhelming the custom bikes and service portion at Klock Werks, and they experienced 650 percent growth that explosive year.

Klock Werks caught up with that demand, and to this day the Flare Windshield remains an integral and leading product within the Bagger and touring bike market.

Even so, it was time for destiny to play a role once again in Klock Werks’ growth, leading to more new products for the Bagger community. Chief among them were stylish e-coated and stamped steel custom fenders and handlebars, all distributed through Drag Specialties.

In 2016, Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniels commissioned Brian to design a limited-edition bike to celebrate 150 years of Jack Daniel’s Whiskey. The 150 Springfield and Vintage models sold out in less than 8 hours. That series is now in its sixth year and the Jack Daniel’s Rye Challenger sold 107 motorcycles this year in 45 seconds.

Brian Klock and his World’s Fastest Bagger, one of the bikes that put Klock Werks at the forefront of V-Twin builders.

His effort at Bonneville also led to the development of the Flare Windshield.

Klock Werks recently acquired all rights to the iOmounts® system line of magnetic phone mounts for motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, trucks, cars – you name it – there’s a phone mount for just about anything that’s mobile or stationary.

The phone mounts are listed in the FatBook, and this new product range prompted Klock Werks to expand its warehouse facility to include another building across the street from the company’s long-time main headquarters

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When Klock Werks first opened it focused on custom Sportsters.

Owner Brian Klock changed that up with his game-changing Twin Cam Bobber, “Cherry Bomb.”

in Mitchell. That building itself was damaged during a severe flood in 2019. It underwent a complete renovation that was completed in time to expand and include the new magnetic phone mount products.

With 25 years in the books, and many more planned for the future, Klock Werks is charging forth with an exciting and diverse product line and full head of steam. Considering all that’s happened with the company, Klock said it was time to recognize everyone who has helped build the Klock Werks brand.

“It takes a team to win the Super Bowl, and part-time, full-time and friends have built this brand. My wife Vanessa has been key to our growth, spearheading acquisitions, communication and finances,” Brian said. “So many of our long-term employees stepping into new leadership roles has been pivotal to our success from the beginning, and especially after the 2019 flood.

“It’s rewarding to watch their talents shine for the brand and for the team. Our goal now is to flip that 25 (years) to be 52 (years) of doing business.” ■

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Moonshine Harley-Davidson: Franklin, Tennessee Performance-Minded Diamond Dealer

Owner Jamie Lima (right) talks with customer Curtis Hoke about the 2020 HarleyDavidson Road King Special the dealership built for him. After Moonshine’s techs got finished with it, it laid down 181 horsepower and 164 foot-pounds of torque.

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hen much of the nation’s economy remained hamstrung by the two-year COVID-19 pandemic, innovative motorcycle dealers such as Moonshine Harley-Davidson in Franklin, Tennessee used the opportunity to grow in terms of sales volume and profits. In fact, the Harley-Davidson dealership instituted some unique business practices that elevated it to become a Drag Specialties Diamond Dealer in 2021.

That plan actually began to take shape in 2015 when Jamie Lima became an ownership partner of Moonshine Harley-Davidson with Greg Cook. At the time it was known as Harley-Davidson of Cool Springs. Eventually, Lima became the sole owner and changed the dealership’s name to Moonshine Harley-Davidson, a moniker more befitting the shop’s rebellious Southern roots and heritage. It was time to spike the punch bowl.

Along with the name change, Lima instituted a new mission statement, which included a product that Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from time immemorial have

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demanded – high-performance (yet very street-friendly) engines for their customers’ motorcycles, bought new or used. In this case, Lima envisioned complete, turnkey high-performance engine kits that could be packaged with a bike as a finished and complete purchase, or as an engine upgrade to an existing bike. It would assume a similar business relationship that performance-based auto dealers practiced during the 1960s and ’70s with their high-performance cars.

“Hiring the right people, and a lot of hard work, played a big role in our growth as a performance Harley-Davidson dealer,” Lima said. Among those “right people” was the hiring of Mike Van Orden, a master tuner with plenty of experience, to run the dealership’s in-house enginebuilding shop, an integral part of the dealership’s business profile. Van Orden would also be responsible for training new technicians as they hired them. Today Moonshine Harley-Davidson has six master technicians working in the modern service department, so now that program is moving along smoothly and on schedule.

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Owner Jamie Lima can be seen on Moonshine Harley-Davidson’s popular YouTube channel offering practical, yet detailed, engine building advice.

The channel is home to hundreds of videos covering the store’s proprietary parts, as well as those from a host of aftermarket manufacturers.

By 2017 the dealership’s engine-building program was taking shape. At about that same time the Harley-Davidson Motor Company released its all-new Milwaukee-Eight engine and platform. Timing, as they say, is everything, and the new M-8 was the perfect fit for Moonshine Harley-Davidson.

Clearly, the new M-8 engine seemed to check all the right boxes, becoming the performance motor that fit Moonshine Harley’s redefined mission statement. Lima uses another automotive analogy to compare the new M-8 to the old Twin Cam that it replaced. “The Twin Cam is a Small Block,” he said, referencing Chevrolet’s original V-8 automobile engine that helped set GM as a player in automotive’s performance market during the 1950s.

“The M-8 is like a Big Block,” he added, using another term for Chevy’s original 427 cubic-inch “rat motor” V-8 of the 1960s. An engine, by the way, that to this day is legendary among automotive enthusiasts.

Lima’s comparison shouldn’t surprise anyone given he learned about high-performance engine building and

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Moonshine Harley-Davidson has established itself as a go-to performance shop for horsepower junkies looking for hot-rod, yet streetfriendly, V-Twin engines.

tuning from his dad who ran a small business in Florida that put old clunker cars back on the road as high-performance asphalt burners. Replacement small-block and big-block engines were among his favorite transplant engines. “He used a lot of nitrous oxide on many of those cars, too,” states Jamie with a bit of affection and nostalgia in his voice. The engines that his father built were solid and known for their reliability, too.

Moreover, the new M-8 helped Moonshine HarleyDavidson expand its mission statement to boost sales by offering performance engine kits for Harley-Davidson’s new Big Twins. “No other Harley-Davidson shop was ahead of us in terms of tuning M-8 engines when we got moving,” he said. “We all shared the same learning curve.”

Simply, the M-8 was a new design essentially foreign to everyone, posing as a new frontier for engine tuners to probe and explore for boosting performance without losing sight of the important reliability factor.

Those new “big block” Harley-Davidson engines were just what Jamie and his speed associates at Moonshine

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Harley-Davidson needed to continue their trek towards attaining that Diamond Dealer status. After all, many of the high-performance parts needed for an M-8 performanceengine build are found in the pages of the FatBook.

Perhaps Moonshine Harley-Davidson’s biggest leap forward occurred when new recruits Nick Zinola and Aaron Staudinger joined the crew to help with a new YouTube project that became known as the M-8 Cam Shootout.

As the name suggests, the Moonshine Harley-Davidson team took every performance camshaft grind available at the time for the new M-8 engine, testing each one on the

dynamometer before posting their results on YouTube for M-8 owners the world over to see.

“Everyone was trying to figure out which cam they should use on their new M-8 engines. These videos helped answer that question,” Lima said. The YouTube exposure also helped solidify Moonshine Harley-Davidson’s position as a go-to source for hopping up motorcycle engines among the growing cadre of hardcore M-8 owners. More helpful YouTube videos from Moonshine Harley-Davidson have followed, and continue to show up under the dealership’s YouTube channel.

Over time, Moonshine Harley-Davidson has worked with various vendors to produce its own home-grown highperformance M-8 engines for customers. For instance, companies such as S&S Cycle, Feuling Parts and others supply components for Moonshine Harley-Davidson proprietary performance engine kits that are tailored specifically for individual customers. The store’s most popular engine kits include displacements ranging from 128 cubic inches to 131, 135, 139 and 143 cubic inches respectively.

Moonshine Harley-Davidson works closely with such companies as Feuling Parts and S&S Cycle for its high-performance V-Twin offerings.

“Every motor we build has at least one part from Drag Specialties,” Lima pointed out. Even the Moonshine Horsepower proprietary Monster Heads – specially cast M-8 cylinder heads finished with square ports and 2.5mm oversized valves and other trick features suitable for big-inch engines — rely on various components such as gaskets, cams, pistons and big-bore kits from Drag Specialties for completion.

And, like most other performance-focused HarleyDavidson dealers, Moonshine Harley-Davidson is tapping into the Bagger racing community, further pushing the envelope for even more performance and reliability gains for its M-8-based engine projects.

Jordan Huerta (middle) and Sid Caballero (bottom) are just two of Moonshine Harley-Davidson’s skilled horsepower technicians.

“It’s catapulted the performance Bagger scene a lot,” noted Jamie about the Bagger Racing League and the King of the Baggers series that the market has embraced. “The technology has spilled over into the performance Bagger community. Any company in the Bagger industry benefits from the [Bagger] racing, that’s for sure.”

In the meantime, Moonshine Harley-Davidson remains focused on growing its sales, and that means growth in terms of dealership space, too. “Right now our dealership is 20,000 square feet,” Lima said. “We need a 50,000 square-foot facility.” That means adding on, or opening up, another dealership. Both are options that remain on the table, he added.

Perhaps Moonshine Harley-Davidson’s Drag sales rep, Jim McGlynn, summed it up best when he said, “What other dealerships shy away from, Moonshine Harley-Davidson boldly takes on and it’s evident in their success.” That “success,” he added, was becoming a Drag Specialties Diamond Dealer for two years in a row – and counting. ■

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A New Range of Motocross-Inspired Parts

LA Choppers’ new San Diego County floorboards and brake pedals feature an aggressive motocross-inspired tread pattern that’s perfect for providing high-performance traction.

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uilding high-performance Harley-Davidsons that not only rip, but also handle, is one of the market’s hottest trends. Riders are doing everything from building huge engines and modifying suspension components, to adding moto inspired handlebars and foot controls to add finesse and control to the cockpit. The sky is the limit when it comes to making these V-Twin machines perform well on the street and the track.

Matching the moto-look of the floorboards is a County Line brake pedal for Harley-Davidson Touring bikes. Both the floorboards and brake pedal provide the perfect amount of traction for a rider’s feet. They are simple bolt-on parts that completely change the overall appearance and feel of any Touring bike.

Next are the Orange County foot pegs. These new foot controls continue with that motocross-flavored look and function, serving up plenty of grip and style. These foot pegs look right at home on any Harley Dyna, Softail, or Sportster or as passenger pegs on a Touring bike. As with the floorboards, they provide an awesome look and feel, complimenting just about any style of Harley-Davidson.

All LA Choppers County Line foot controls are available in multiple finishes – Anodized Black, Chrome, and Raw Machined Aluminum. To top it all off, all LA Choppers products are proudly manufactured in-house in Orange County, California. ■

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After much success with its new billet Performance Risers and Valley Bar, LA Choppers decided to add to that lineup with a range of new machined aluminum goodies!

Continuing with the performance theme, these new parts are subdued, yet aggressive, looking right at home on just about any build. Introducing LA Choppers’ new County Line, a big lineup of parts and accessories, including a number of foot controls.

LA Choppers’ new San Diego County floorboards are made with that aforementioned high-performance riding in mind. The floorboards feature an aggressive motocross-inspired tread pattern which not only looks fantastic, but also allows a rider to feel planted and secure when ripping down the road.

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San Diego County floorboards and brake pedals

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PERFORMANCE RISERS AND GAUGE MOUNTS COMFORT • STYLE • SUPPORT LA Choppers is proud to introduce our new line of Billet Aluminum Risers and Gauge Mounts. These 100% American Made Risers are the perfect mix of aggressive, yet understated - Looking right at home on just about any V-Twin build. The Gauge Mounts use a proprietary mounting system that bolts to the LA Choppers Performance Risers.

Gauge mounts fitments are available for: Road Glide, 18+ Softail, Dyna, and Sportster.

Available in Anodized Black, Raw Machined Aluminum, and Chrome.

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Performance and Quality

Four Decades of Suspension Innovation

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he year was 1982, and Harley-Davidson had just released its now iconic FXR platform. That same year, a suspension shop in Southern California opened its doors and began offering hand-built custom shocks.

That shop was Progressive Suspension, and what began as a small business with a short list of products has expanded into one of the industry’s largest and well-respected suspension companies. Four decades after it all started, Progressive Suspension still stands on a foundation of innovation, performance, and quality.

Duty Fork Oil to improve damping. The whole assembly is topped off with Progressive’s 49mm Preload Adjusters for easy tuning.

Other mods include PM Pro-Am wheels, rotors and radial brake calipers, plus a complete PM cockpit package with Phatbar and Riser Kit. Slyfox supplied the triple clamp and front fender, S&S Cycle was called on for the cam chest kit, Vance & Hines hooked it up with the Hi-Output RR exhaust, and Kris Echert and Heath Pinter came through with the gorgeous black, gray, and red

In honor of its 40th anniversary, Progressive Suspension built a custom bike inspired by the Harley-Davidson FXR platform that launched the same year the company did. Built around a 2020 Road Glide, the bike features a set of 13-inch 990 Series shocks and a set of Progressive fork springs.

Progressive Suspension has always had a strong focus on the V-Twin market, and to celebrate the brand’s 40th year of operation, it built a motorcycle that bonds its suspension innovations with the style of Progressive’s customer base. Inspired by the FXR platform that was launched the same year that Progressive came into existence, the team started with a 2020 Road Glide FLTRX. The bike’s Touring chassis draws heavily on the style originally created by the FXR frame, and serves as the focal piece for the build.

Chassis improvements are Progressive’s bread and butter, so a set of 13-inch 990 Series shocks were installed out back, with the remote reservoirs – a technology unheard of in the V-Twin world in 1982 and something Progressive helped usher into the market – conspicuously mounted outboard the custom carbon rear fender from Saddlemen.

For the forks – which feature billet 49mm lower fork legs from sister company Performance Machine – Progressive slid in a set of its fork springs and poured in its Heavy-

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custom paint. Inspired by the iconic FXR, Progressive’s 40th-anniversary Road Glide build uses modern technology and performance parts to pay homage to the past.

While it’s important to honor your heritage, Progressive Suspension’s focus is on the future. Four decades in, Progressive is still pioneering new tech, and its latest patented product, Frequency Sensing Technology (FST), is designed to effectively smooth out the road.

Available in the 944 and 444 Series shocks, and the 49mm Monotube fork kits, FST incorporates frequency sensitive fluid circuit in addition to Progressive’s deflective-disc valving and bleed circuits. FST greatly improves chassis stability while simultaneously delivering a more comfortable ride quality that excels in smoothing out road noise, braking bumps, weather cracks, and expansion joints. ■

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Talk with your Drag Specialties for details, and learn more in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

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HORNS & LED LIGHTS

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Ready for Wrapping Holiday Gifts for Riders

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he holiday season is right around the corner, which means customers are going to be putting motorcycle parts on their wish lists. Dealers can get ready for shoppers coming in the door looking for a gift for the motorcycle enthusiast in their life by stocking up on parts from Custom Dynamics.

There are plenty of top sellers at Custom Dynamics that will fit perfectly in a gift box. And, since items like these lights, bezels and horns are available for a wide range of model fitments, they’re versatile items for dealers to have on hand.

The LED Road Flare Safety Light is a great item to tuck into any rider’s stocking. Small and compact, these emergency strobes can be kept right on the parts counter by the register, so customers can easily add one to their purchase.

Each LED safety light produces a 360-degree beacon of light for ultimate visibility, and it can be used as an emergency road flare or as a flashlight. Riders can choose from alternating red and white flashes, a red strobe, solid red illumination or white for the flashlight mode. A built-in metal hook and a magnet make mounting easy.

Magic Strobes Brake Light Flasher features 10 selectable brake flash patterns from which to choose. They really help amp up visibility to the rear of a bike.

Another great way to amp up visibility is with a Magic Strobes Brake Light Flasher. These popular flashers add a big dose of light to the rear of the bike, and there are 10 selectable brake flash patterns to choose from. There are a lot of plug-and-play fitments for these flashers, which are a great gift for anyone who wants to add some style and brilliance to their bike.

Standard lens caps are prone to breaking off at the tabs.

Custom Dynamics makes that a problem of the past with ProBEAM Bullet Bezels, which are turn signal lens covers with sturdy metal tabs. Not only will they save riders the headache of replacing plastic lenses, but they make a great little holiday gift, too. Designed for Harley-Davidson models with OEM Bullet Deuce Style turn signals, these bezels add a sleek custom look as well as durability.

Some riders want to be both seen and heard. That’s where the ProBEAST Dual Tone Air Horn comes in. These horns are a direct replacement for Harley’s stock horn, but they pack a lot more sound. The dual-tone air horn demands attention with its 104.9db rating – which should definitely make people notice. A heavy-duty metal bracket and ABS cover keep everything secure, and the plug-and-play capability makes the air horn a zero-hassle upgrade in sound. ■

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The ProBEAST Dual Tone Air Horn is a direct replacement for Harley-Davidson’s stock horn, but packs a lot more sound.

Custom Dynamic’s LED Road Flare Safety Light is small and compact, and produces a 360-degree beacon of light for ultimate visibility. It can be used as an emergency road flare or as a flashlight.

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BRAKE ROTORS

Bow-Tie Beauties

Performance Brake Rotor Upgrades your customer’s wheels and bike. The black practically sucks light out of the air with its matte finish, while the gold has the same sheen as high-end drill bits or Öhlins fork tubes.

When most people are accustomed to seeing plain-steel discs, colored rotors really pop.

The Bow-Tie Cut rotors are also available in raw steel.

Lyndall is focused on performance and there’s more to Lyndall Brakes’ Bow-Tie Cut rotors are built for performance, and are designed the Bow-Tie Cut discs than just to be lightweight and to provide precise brake control. classy good looks. These parts are meticulously designed and thoroughly tested to ensure wapping a Harley-Davidson’s stock wheels for maximum performance in the most extreme environcustom hoops makes a huge difference in the ments and conditions known to powersports. bike’s curb appeal, but that’s just part of the equation. After all, leaving the OEM rotors on a The Bow-Tie Cut rotors are made from high-carbon steel set of flashy new rims makes those plain discs even more, that’s CNC-machined in the USA. They’re the latest style well, plain. from Lyndall, and similar to the existing Crown Cut, but

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So, if your customers are upgrading their rolling stock, let them know that Lyndall Brakes has stylish options that will really dial in their bike’s look and improve performance.

Lyndall’s Bow-Tie Cut rotors offer a unique appearance and bolt up to 2014 and later Harley Touring models equipped with Enforcer or Prodigy wheels.

The shape and contour of these discs grab your attention, and that’s before noticing the black and gold finishes. Utilizing highly advanced surface-treatment technologies, Lyndall is able to offer colored rotors to match or contrast

Lyndall undertakes extensive R&D on its products, making sure they’re capable of withstanding extreme environments and conditions. They also look great as is evident by this chrome nine-spoke Bow-Tie Cut rotor.

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with some marked improvements. Through their extensive R&D efforts, Lyndall has designed the Bow-Tie Cut rotors with additional reliefs for reduced weight, better outgassing and improved brake pressure. By reducing the surface area where the brake pads make contact with the friction ring, clamping power per square inch is increased and braking force improves.

Lyndall also makes brake pads, and recommends their Z Pads be used with black or gold rotors to help preserve the appearance. In fact, Lyndall guarantees its rotors for life when used exclusively with Lyndall’s pads, which have been designed to work with the colored rotors’ unique finish.

Z Pads are delicate on discs while also offering strong stopping power, solid lever feel, and excellent modulation. Rather than the sintered material commonly found in brake pads, Z Pads utilize an organic compound that’s devoid of abrasive ferrous materials. Instead, Lyndall’s Z Pads rely on a matrix of carbon/aramid fiber and other non-metallic materials, which preserve the rotors’ finish while still generating optimal friction. This organic recipe runs cooler than sintered pads and has an ultra-long service life. On top of that, the friction formula almost eliminates brake dust, so those custom wheels and rotors will remain clean and beautiful. ■

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LYNDALL BRAKES

Race Tech for V-Twins

Higher-Performance Brake Equipment

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or 25 years, Lyndall Brakes has focused on pioneering performance brake hardware for Harley-Davidsons. The company has invested in innovative materials, mechanical designs and advanced manufacturing methods to bridge the gap between road-racing technology and V-Twin motorcycles.

Lyndall got its start by implementing organic carbonKevlar brake compounds and making them mainstream in a world of sintered brake pads. Since then, Lyndall has zeroed in on high-performance brake components for VTwin motorcycles, utilizing carbon-composite materials, isolated-hub technology and, most notably, inventing the patented Lug-Drive floating mechanism.

Lyndall’s passion for adapting the most advanced braking technology for street riding, canyon carving, and performance Harley enthusiasts has led to countless trackdays and club-level events. Testing at the track on a variety of Harley platforms in both stock and modified trim allows Lyndall’s engineers and riders to push the limits in order to fully evaluate products and systems.

The culmination of these efforts, including Lyndall’s recent involvement in the King of the Baggers series, is embodied in its latest offering in highperformance brakes for Harley-Davidson Touring models – the new Enforcer one-piece rotor for M-8 touring models.

Lyndall Brakes’ new one-piece

Enforcer rotor in gold and black.

Their new Enforcer rotor offers an improved friction coefficient, reduced unsprung weight, and better cooling. Paired with Lyndall’s Gold Plus brake pads, your customers can experience up to 20 percent better brake performance on their bikes, with better bite and greater fade resistance. ■

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Right Ride Height

Raising and Lowering Made Simple

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hen Kodlin USA came onto the scene in 2020, most of the parts available from the brand were for Harley-Davidson MilwaukeeEight Softail models. These days, Kodlin USA has expanded to include parts for Touring models, the Sportster S and even the Pan America. But, not surprisingly, the M-8 Softail parts continue to be popular sellers.

With Kodlin’s shock compressor tool, installing the company’s lowering and lift kits is a snap.

Kodlin makes two different lowering kits for M-8 Softail bikes. One kit is for models with a remote pre-load adjuster, while the other is for the models that don’t have a remote pre-load adjuster.

Other than that, the lowering kits have a lot in common. Both of them allow the bike to be lowered by as much as 1½ inches, and they come with pre-installed

With Kodlin USA’s kits, a Milwaukee-Eight Softail can be lowered as much as 1½ inches.

bearings, so installation is straightforward. And, with the use of the Kodlin shock compression tool, the swap isn’t difficult.

For riders who would rather get a boost in height, Kodlin offers two lift kits for the M-8 Softail family of bikes. The standard lift kit that fits most M-8 Softail models will raise the bike by up to 1 inch.

Kodlin’s standard lift kits provides up to 1 inch of rise for most Milwaukee-Eight Softail models.

While great aesthetics are a big part of the Kodlin style, some things are designed solely for making life easier.

That’s definitely the case with the Kodlin shock compression tool for M-8 Softails. This tool is designed to make it easy to install Kodlin lowering and lift kits, and to disassemble the M-8 Softail stock shocks for other projects.

The shock compression tool is made from durable steel, and it’s one of those “small but mighty” items that any Harley garage should have ready to go.

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On the other hand, 2018-2022 Fat Bob and 2022 Low Rider S and ST models will need the Kodlin lift kit designed specifically for the M-8 extended shock. The kit, which provides up to 15mm of rise, will actually work on all M-8 Softail models, but it is specially designed to provide maximum lift without hitting the swingarm on those Fat Bob and Low Rider models.

Like the lowering kits, the Kodlin lift kits pair with the shock compression tool for easy installation, preinstalled bearings are included and there is no need to make any additional modifications to the shock.

Talk to your Drag rep to get all the details on the Kodlin shock compressor tool, lowering kits and lift kits for M8 Softails. ■

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MOTORCYCLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES

LOWERING KITS FOR M8 SOFTAIL MODELS

ELYPSE 3-1 LED LIGHTBARS FOR SPORTSTER S MODELS

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CHEMICALS & LUBRICANTS

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Shop Essentials

Maintenance Products Made to Last

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f you’re doing a job, there’s no point in doing it halfway. That’s the approach LIQUI MOLY takes to its extensive line of oils and lubricants. By using quality products during mechanical work on a bike and taking some extra steps to ensure excellent performance, mechanics and riders alike can save themselves a lot of headaches in the future.

LIQUI MOLY Electronic Spray is a fully synthetic, silicone-free contact spray specially formulated for use on electronic systems.

Keeping the engine running smoothly is a must, but it’s also important to ensure a bike’s electrical components are functioning flawlessly. LIQUI MOLY Electronic Spray is a fully synthetic, silicone-free contact spray specially formulated for use on electronic systems. It cleans and protects electrical connectors, including contaminated contacts. The spray is strong enough to penetrate layers of oxide and sulfide deposits, but gentle enough that it won’t harm paints, plastics or rubber.

Sometimes you want parts to move, and sometimes you don’t. Having something as simple as installation paste or

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LIQUI MOLY LM 48 Installation Paste is ideal for assembling engines and gearboxes. In addition to providing outstanding adherence, even on polished surfaces, the installation paste also provides corrosion protection. Additionally, it prevents dry-run damage at startup.

LIQUI MOLY LM 48 Installation Paste is ideal for assembling engines and gearboxes.

There are a number of products that are a great idea to keep as staples in any garage. In addition to keeping oil handy for routine changes, it’s also good to have LIQUI MOLY Motorbike Engine Flush on hand. By adding the engine flush to the oil system before refilling it with fresh oil, the engine will run cleaner and deliver better performance.

The engine flush safely removes deposits from engines and results in an engine with less wear and lower emissions.

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By adding LIQUI MOLY’s Motorbike Engine Flush to a bike’s oil system before refilling it with fresh oil, the engine will run cleaner and deliver better performance.

High-temperature parts, like spark plug threads and exhaust systems, need extra care, which is where the LIQUI MOLY LM 508 Anti-Seize Compound comes in. This compound is specifically designed for use on threaded connections and parting surfaces that are subject to high temperatures, high pressures and corrosive effects. Adding the compound offers thermal resistance, long-term corrosion protection and resistance to water.

Of course, grease is a staple in any shop, and LIQUI MOLY steps things up a notch with its Long-Life Grease + MoS2.

This is a high-performance grease that is ideal for use on parts like steering head and swingarm bearings, foot peg pins and clutch pivots. The addition of MoS2 adds a layer of protection when those parts are under extreme loads or exposed to high temperatures. ■

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EXHAUST SYSTEMS

Poised to Strike!

Style, Sound and Power

If your customers want a deeper, more aggressive exhaust note, better style and extra power for their Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight FL models, point them toward S&S Cycle’s Sidewinder exhaust system.

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hrow a leg over the saddle, flip the side stand up, push the starter, and… Hmmm. That HarleyDavidson Milwaukee-Eight model feels like a proper V-Twin, but where’s the sound? That’s where S&S Cycle comes in with a full lineup of free-flowing mufflers and exhausts, including the Sidewinder system for 2017 2022 Harley Milwaukee-Eight FL models. If your customers want a deeper, more aggressive exhaust note, better style and a little extra power, the Sidewinder is poised to strike.

The Sidewinder exhaust bolts right up to Touring models, completely replacing the quiet and restrictive stock exhaust with a better-sounding performance system. To improve cylinder scavenging and broaden the torque curve, the Sidewinder’s stainless-steel head pipes are stepped up twice before merging in a 2½-inch collector.

The Sidewinder culminates in a beefy 4½-inch muffler with a billet-aluminum end cap and removable baffle so your customers can tune the sound and backpressure.

Other features include a high-flow catalytic convertor of S&S’s own design, plus oxygen-sensor ports and adapters to allow use of stock O2 sensors or aftermarket wideband units. Available in lustrous chrome or durable Guardian Black paint, there’s a finish to match any FL model. If your customers are after two-into-one performance, but want the symmetry of dual mufflers, S&S offers a left-side

Shadow Pipe to complete the look. To make installation even easier (and avoid annoying exhaust leaks), this setup comes with a set of S&S’s tapered exhaust gaskets and fresh flange nuts.

The Sidewinder exhaust system is a great mod on its own, but to extract all the power for which S&S is known, your customers should pair it with a Stealth Air Cleaner Kit. This setup comes with a washable and reusable filter element that offers more surface area for a massive increase in airflow over OEM. The radiused inlet of the high-strength polymer back plate and the tapered stinger shape of the top plate streamline airflow into the engine for more power and better throttle response.

As with all things S&S, performance takes center stage with the Sidewinder exhaust, particularly when combined with the Stealth Air Cleaner Kit. For example, a 107ci M-8 picks up 5 horsepower at peak, and pushes maximum torque from 98.1 foot-pounds to 103.8. More importantly, the combo boosts torque across the entire rev range. ■

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S&S has been in business since 1958 and offers quality performance products for all of the most popular Harley models. Talk with your Drag rep for details, and learn more in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

Also available in Guardian Black, the S&S Sidewinder exhaust offers great two-into-one performance and features a stylish billet aluminum end cap.

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POWER TO THE PEOPLE V-SERIES LONG BLOCK ENGINES!

Head Breather V111 or V124

Rounding out our V-Series long block collection, the V111 and V124 benefit from the addition of head style breathing as well as being an economical path to upgrade your Evo-powered bike.

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Top of the line components designed to bolt in using your carb and aftermarket ignition save time and money. All S&S V-Series engines include a 2 year warranty.

Specially machined cylinder heads allow use of stock length manifolds. Use your existing carb (re-jetting is required)

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Celebrating a Centennial

The Longevity of a Family-Owned Piston Company

All of UEM’s production facilities maintain the do-it-yourself culture and remain 100 percent owned, managed and controlled by the company’s global team.

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nited Engine and Machine Company is now enjoying 100 successful years in the business of manufacturing pistons. United Engine and Machine, known within the V-Twin industry as KB Motorcycle Pistons, was started in 1922 in Fresno, California, by Deuta Sulprizio, Sr. The company has reached the rare milestone of remaining family owned, and is now in its fourth generation of leadership.

From its humble beginnings in a garage, the company continued to grow and build a reputation for the highquality manufacturing of pistons. In 1930, the company moved to San Leandro, California, where it supplied OEM manufacturers located on the West Coast.

UEM continued to grow until the start of World War II. During the war, the company’s emphasis changed. No longer solely a piston manufacturer, UEM started supplying special marine applications for PT boats and some small munitions. Following the war and the death of the founder in 1946, the company once again directed its efforts back to pistons. Management was then handled by the sons, Ray, Deuta and Chal Sulprizio.

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novation. UEM designed and built virtually all its own manufacturing equipment, giving it an edge in the marketplace. These philosophies fueled the company’s success through the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

UEM relocated to Carson City, Nevada in 1978, where it kept growing. Since the move, UEM has continued to expand its role in the domestic and world market.

Due to heightened demand for high-quality pistons in markets throughout the U.S. and the Americas, additional manufacturing capabilities were added in Mexico, which is now the primary production location. Recognizing further opportunity, UEM has now expanded globally, adding a high-technology diesel division in India. All production facilities maintain the do-it-yourself culture and remain 100 percent owned, managed and controlled by the UEM global team. Processes start in UEM foundries, extend through full CNC machining lines and end with leading-edge coating centers.

UEM continues to innovate, and extensive in-house design and development capabilities enable the complete development and manufacture of nearly every engine’s piston needs. Today, the company is under the ownership of Scott Sulprizio, the third generation of the Sulprizio

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family. He takes a very active role in technology advancement and development. His son, Christopher Sulprizio, was recently named President and is leading the company into yet another era of success for the company.

Currently, UEM offers a complete line of high-performance and racing pistons. One of company’s brands you may surely recognize are KB Motorcycle Pistons. Through its industry partners, UEM is also starting to offer its own line of piston rings.

to the UEM line, offering a complete selection of highperformance and original equipment-style rings, built to UEM’s specifications.

KB MOTORCYCLE PISTONS

Drag Specialties dealers and their customers are familiar with UEM’s KB Motorcycle Piston line, a range of V-Twin pistons that includes simple stock replacements as well as high-horsepower applications.

One century and four generations later, UEM isn’t planning to slow down anytime soon. ■

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All UEM brands are carefully crafted with specific applications in mind. Throughout each, customers can expect a variety of superior design elements, proven engineering differences, and specialty manufacturing processes.

Of course, it’s the KB Motorcycle Pistons line that Drag dealers are most familiar with. This piston line for Harley-Davidson offers both cast Hypereutectic and Forged pistons, with applications covering everything from the 1941 Knucklehead to present-day Milwaukee-Eight engines.

In addition to the wide range of model applications, there are also KB pistons available for simple stock replacements as well as high-performance compression ratios.

For more than 100 years, United Engine and Machine Company has been in the piston manufacturing business.

Throughout that time, the company has remained a family-owned operation dedicated to designed and manufacturing high-quality products.

The KB Super Duty series of pistons was introduced in 2017. These set a new bar in powersports since they were “off the shelf” pistons that included a hard anodized top ring groove along with Line2Line abradable skirt coating, the leader in this type of coating technology. Piston rings were recently added

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Custom Feel

Fine Tuning a Road Glide Cockpit

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HRASHIN Supply is a brand your customers can feel. After all, the California-based company specializes in interface surfaces like handlebars, foot pegs, grips and other points where the rider makes contact with the bike. With that focus in mind, THRASHIN is excited to introduce two new products that can totally change the look and feel of your customers’ 2014 to 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glides – a new gauge relocation kit and top triple tree.

If your customers have installed bar risers that make it hard for them to see their gauges, THRASHIN’s new gauge relocation kit is a clean solution. This rad new setup works with THRASHIN’s existing OG and Holeshot risers (with the appropriate bracket adapter) and allows riders to position their gauges ahead of or behind the risers and adjust the gauge’s angle.

The gauge relocation kit is several years in the making, and other than a riser-specific bracket, comes with everything needed for installation. That includes a beautiful carbon-fiber gauge backing and precision-machined billet-aluminum gauges faces in anodized black or chrome.

The kit also comes with an OE-style harness extender, fresh gauge gaskets and hardware.

Next up on the new-release list is a billet top triple tree for the Road Glide. This premium, made-in-America assembly offers a host of awesome features for riders who want to update their bike’s cockpit.

THRASHIN’s existing Road Glide riser adapter is a great entry level way for your customers to change out their

THRASHIN’s new gauge relocation kit works with the company’s OG and Holeshot risers and allows riders to position their gauges ahead of or behind the risers and adjust the gauge’s angle.

stock bars and risers. The only downside is that they’ll lose the fork-lock function, which the new top triple clamp remedies. With the new top triple, riders retain full fork-lock functionality thanks to an under-mount location for the (included) fork lock. Better yet, the lock sits behind a discreet spring-loaded access door, so when the key is out the top triple clamp has a clean, keyless appearance.

This top triple also provides two locations for riser installation for further fine tuning. There are mounting holes in the stock spot and as well as a set that’s a bit closer to the rider. Bushings aren’t needed when installing risers on this triple since they’re bolted directly to the top triple clamp, leading to better steering feedback and handling. And, since THRASHIN appreciates the details, the company included plates that cover the unused mounting holes so the triple tree’s clean look isn’t compromised.

With THRASHIN’s new top triple for Road Glides, customers retain full fork-lock functionality – the lock sits behind a discreet spring-loaded cover. This top triple also provides two locations for riser installation for further fine tuning.

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With the new top tree and gauge relocation kit, your customers with Road Glides have a new option for dialing in the cockpit on their bikes. These components are diligently designed and manufactured in America and backed by a company that’s as into riding as you and your customers are. ■

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COMPANY PROFILE

New Owner, Same Legacy

Quality and Precision Never Go Out of Style

For more than 50 years the CCE crew has focused on quality and craftsmanship.

Meet a few of them: Tim Wallingford, second from left; the late Al Delsole, fifth from left; the late Randy Smith, center left; the late Rick Whitehead, ninth from left; and the late Jim Whitehead, eleventh from left. (Spot someone you know? Let us know!)

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ustom Cycle Engineering has been through some changes in recent years, including new ownership, but some things always stay the same.

Dealers who order Custom Cycle Engineering products can still expect the same American-made quality and craftsmanship that has been at the forefront of the company since its founding more than half a century ago.

There is an extensive Custom Cycle Engineering product line in both the FatBook and OldBook. The company is best known for its aftermarket fork tubes for Harley-Davidsons, but there are plenty of other parts available, too. No matter what the part is, Custom Cycle Engineering focuses on providing functional parts that look as great as they work.

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offered while still keeping the family-run atmosphere. But, with Rick’s passing in 2017, it was time for the company to enter a new era.

Five miles down the road from Custom Cycle Engineering’s home, Ron Linville was looking for new business opportunities. The chance to have such a well-established brand and shop were too good to pass up, especially when it was so close by. In 2019, Linville took over as the new owner of Custom Cycle Engineering.

Randy Smith founded Custom Cycle Engineering in 1967.

He was known as a pioneer in aftermarket Harley parts, and he was a respected custom bike builder, as well. In 1989, Smith sold his interest in the company to brothers Rick and Jim Whitehead.

This isn’t Linville’s first time taking on a new company.

More than 20 years ago, he took over Horstman Manufacturing, a well-established company that makes centrifugal clutches for karting. As time went on, Horstman expanded into motorcycles. That led to the opportunity to acquire the Intuitive Racing brand in 2006. Intuitive was already well-known in the sportbike world for its frame sliders, so it made sense to begin producing the Horstman motorcycle clutches under the Intuitive name.

The Whitehead brothers ran Custom Cycle Engineering for decades, continuing to expand the number of products

So, when Linville heard a great company making aftermarket Harley parts was for sale just a short distance

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Linville’s engineering team has joined the Custom Cycle Engineering family as the company works to bring more new products to market. Thanks to their backgrounds in machining and engineering, the team members were able to get up to speed quickly on the Custom Cycle Engineering product lines.

Company founder Randy Smith and classic custom, the 45 The new team members got a lot of Magnum. The oddball bike – that weighed in at 250 pounds – help from longtime Custom Cycles is now on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee.

Engineering employee Tim Wallingford, who started there in 1994 and worked closely with both Smith and Rick Whitehead. An and better caliper-to-disc alignment. With such a focus integral part of the design and development of many on performance mods for the Low Rider models, it’s no Custom Cycle Engineering parts, Wallingford also finished wonder the brackets have been popular.

Smith’s custom 45 Magnum that is now in the Harley- Another hot seller right now is the Mad Dog Mounting Davidson Museum.

System. These aluminum pivot blocks straighten and In addition to new team members, new equipment, like stabilize the swingarm on Baggers, FLH and FXR models. polishers and grinders, were brought in to take things The result is a more stable ride at all speeds. This is a small to the next level, too. Expansion, though, doesn’t mean part that makes a massive difference for riders who prefer losing touch with those characteristics that have defined a more aggressive riding style. ■

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away from his base in Oceanside, California, he went for it. Linville is quick to admit he wasn’t the sole decision-maker in the process, though – he took longtime employee Gary Gebhart with him. Gebhart has been working with Horstman for 55 years.

Even at 76 years old, he still goes to the shop every day, and Linville trusts his judgment and expertise.

You can learn more about Custom Cycle Engineering and its latest products by having a talk with your Drag rep. Find the long list of available parts by checking the FatBook, the OldBook and www.dragspecialties.com.

One way of doing that is by producing everything in-house, with the exception of plating. The steel and aluminum arrive fresh from the mill, and the machining, grinding and rigorous quality control all happen right there at the shop. That’s how it always has been at Custom Cycle Engineering, and that’s how it’s going to stay.

Two new products that have recently debuted from Custom Cycle Engineering are the Mad Dog Mounting System as well as radial brake caliper brackets to fit the 43mm fork tubes on the Low Rider S and Low Rider ST.

Top: One of CCE’s new products is the Mad Dog Mounting System for stabilizing swingarms.

The caliper brackets allow riders to install radial-mount calipers on the Low Rider S and Low Rider ST. Linville reports that dealers have been raving about these small, beautifully designed pieces. The brackets will adapt to both OEM fork tubes as well as the forks available from Custom Cycle Engineering. The ability to run radial-mount brake calipers means increased feedback during braking

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Bottom: The new radial brake caliper brackets allow riders to install radial calipers on Low Rider ST and Low Rider S.

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OIL COOLERS

P R O D U C T

S H O W C A S E

Lower the Temperature

Oil Cooling Systems for V-Twin Engines

ver the decades of V-Twin performance, engines have grown in displacement and power while maintaining their classic, V-Twin tradition. One thing that’s also grown is the amount of heat these engines generate.

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Riders can maximize cooling with PC Racing’s FLO oil filters, introducing another ten-degree drop potential when paired with UltraCool Dual Fan Assisted Oil Coolers, adding up to cooling performance equivalent to that of a fully water-cooled engine.

As many dealers and riders know, most V-Twins are not particularly known for their cool running characteristics, so many have employed oil coolers to help, but often they have trouble keeping up. UltraCool from PC Racing changed that dynamic in 2019 when its third-generation oil coolers were launched.

UltraCool oil coolers are designed to replace existing, factory coolers on Harley EVO and Twin Cam engines. For newer Milwaukee-Eight engines, UltraCool 3.0 oil coolers work as a complement the factory coolers that circulate oil directly to the heads. The UltraCool system adds a side-mount, dual-fan cooler that improves efficiency by

UltraCool’s new 3.0 Dual Fan-Assisted Oil Coolers are a great addition when cooler engine temperatures are needed. There are fitments for a wide range of V-Twin applications.

The product of a decade of continuous product testing and development, UltraCool’s 3.0 Dual Fan-Assisted Oil Coolers offer a nice upgrade in V-Twin cooling capabilities. These breakthrough systems from UltraCool are constructed for long-mileage durability, utilizing highquality materials that include stainless steel nylon coated oil lines with hydraulic AN fittings, IP68 waterproof fans and attractive chrome or black covers.

Once a bike’s oil temperature reaches 210 degrees F, a thermal switch triggers dual fans that pull 220 CFM of airflow through UltraCool’s proprietary turbulated heat exchanger that was shown to cool engines’ oil up to fifty degrees in testing. This kind of heat reduction can seriously come in handy for your customers when traveling on crowded roads, sitting at traffic lights, or riding in hot weather conditions under load. They’re also great for Performance Bagger builds and other hot rod applications.

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cooling all the engines’ oil and not just what’s circulating in the heads. Because the M-8 is the largest cubic inch, highest horsepower engine from Harley yet, it also tends to produce the most heat, making this additional cooling particularly beneficial. Plus, M-8 riders can achieve the look they want with coolers designed to flow with the look of chopped, or similar, engine guards.

Having already been available for a wide range of Harley and Indian engine applications, UltraCool has introduced new lines for 2023 including systems designed specifically for S&S Cycle T-Series engines as well as a complete line of naked coolers which are designed with no covers for an enhanced, performance look. ■

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Valve-Train Cover Upgrades

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hroughout its incredible history of over a century of American motorcycling, Harley-Davidson has introduced several different generations of iconic V-Twin engines. Each of these Americanmade power plants have seen advancements in engine innovation while simultaneously staying true to the Harley roots.

JIMS USA knows these engines inside and out and for more than 50 years, the company has applied its precision machining and designing experience to innovative products for the V-Twin space. Years of working with some of the fastest Harley-powered race teams and developing high-performance engines have led to smart products all designed to enhance a Harley rider’s experience. The latest of these products are JIMS’ Milwaukee-Eight lowprofile billet tappet covers and pushrod cover kits.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Tapping into Potential

Since the M-8 was introduced roughly five years ago as Harley’s latest engine innovation, the JIMS crew has been identifying potential points of improvement from the rider’s perspective, and developing precision solutions.

Through this, the team recognized that OE tappet covers fixed where the base of the pushrods exit the engine case sit oddly high, especially in comparison to the previous generation Twin Cams and beyond.

Outside of just looks, this OE tappet cover design can make it difficult to access the adjuster nuts for the pushrods. However, JIMS low-profile tappet covers fix this issue with a design that’s approximately ½-inch lower than stock for much more maintenance-friendly function.

Additionally, these tappet covers also add timeless styling to the M-8 engine. With black and chrome finishes available, your customers can truly complement the style of their machine.

JIMS new low-profile billet tappet covers and pushrod cover kits are specially made for the Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight engine.

Helping achieve this height difference, JIMS’ low-profile tappet covers were designed to work with OE pushrod covers, or JIMS’ precision billet pushrod covers. Adding JIMS pushrod covers – also available in black and chrome finishes – as a natural upgrade alongside the low-profile tappet covers delivers customers an ultimate valve train cover upgrade package for their M-8 engines.

Staying true to JIMS DNA, these low-profile tappet covers and pushrod covers are precision machined right here in the USA from 6061 billet aluminum. JIMS takes pride in its American-made craftsmanship, a true ode to American motorcycling heritage throughout the nation. ■

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Also available in black, the low-profile tappet covers and pushrod covers provide easy maintenance for adjusting pushrods, and they look fantastic.

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CHARGERS

P R O D U C T

S H O W C A S E

Perfect Power

Chargers for Vehicles and Electronic Devices years later had a prototype for the RidePower charger.

RidePower offers up a wide range of phone charger and power connector cables, a lineup that covers a broad spectrum of devices.

The RidePower collection has expanded from a single phone charger cable to a recognized brand that includes phone charger cables, power connector cables, adapters for the phone and power, inductive charging phone mounts, portable power banks with solar, jump start power banks and other products covering a broad spectrum of customers.

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ost of your customers today carry with them a range of electronic devices, from smartphones to GPS units to tablets, and all of them are going to need power sooner or later. A new vendor in the Drag Specialties lineup, RidePower, has a solution.

RidePower has been designing and selling cables and accessories since 2014. Founder Steve Young developed a charger cable for his phone that connected directly to his

RidePower’s phone holder charging mount is a great wireless phone charger for devices using Qi technology.

The solar-powered Outdoor Power Pack can charge two devices at a time.

SAE battery connector cable. He incorporated advanced electronics circuitry into the cable and began selling them to interested parties. “I developed it out of necessity for personal use,” Young said. “I had a power issue on my personal watercraft and realized I needed a way to power my phone no matter where I was. I needed to find a better way.”

Young was using a cigarette lighter adapter on his personal watercraft in 2009. However, the “dry box” wasn’t dry. Therefore, the entire machine and phone shorted out. While repairing the PWC, he noticed that his motorcycle had an SAE charging connection that would work on other vehicles. He began testing from there, and two

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RidePower is known for rugged products designed for outdoor use. Customers who purchased the original cables continue to use the first product and have purchased additional devices. RidePower products are ideal for your Harley-Davidson riding customers, and are equally as handy for use on their ATVs, golfcarts, scooters, snowmobiles, tractors, UTVs, and watercraft. The cables for phone or electronic device charging are quick to connect as most now come with USB or USB-C ports.

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RidePower constantly communicates with its customers to make sure it is always on top of what the marketplace needs. Made with powersports in mind, RidePower products are designed for extremely rugged use and are resistant to water, snow, dust, and dirt. The premium circuit electronics products are designed to protect all devices and the power source.

Steve Young is a Marine veteran who served from 1981-2001 and was called back into duty in 2007 at numerous international locations.

The Las Vegas native and longtime Jacksonville resident now serves in law enforcement and has encountered many emergency situations.

Being out on the road (or water) comes with its own set of particular challenges and circumstances – usually not a great place to find out a smartphone battery is dead and needs charging. “My original charger solved that problem,” Young said, “and now they are available with USB, SAE and USBC connections so you can just plug it in.” ■

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Belts Built for High-Horsepower Use

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t’s been more than a year since BDL updated its line of rear-drive belts for Harley-Davidson models, and feedback has been extremely positive among Drag Specialties dealers, the company reports.

Now, BDL has updated its line of belts with a new and stronger rubber compound, known as Gates carbon X7N. Like the Gates carbon X3N material that it replaces, X7N was developed to handle high-horsepower applications, and extend belt life as well.

The X7N compound is the same material that HarleyDavidson used on its OEM rear belts, offering high tensile strength. The carbon cord fiber-reinforced tooth surface also extends to the Gates belt’s teeth for high-horsepower applications and improved wear characteristics.

Additionally, the belt’s slick treated surface means less wear on the drive pulleys.

To assure flexibility, the belt’s outer surface is ribbed for smooth 180-degree turnabouts on the pulleys. The sum total means increased stability for the belt and better pitch contact between the pulley’s teeth and the belt itself. Keep in mind, though – rear pulleys with more than 35k miles on them should be examined, and replaced if necessary.

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Reinforced Ride

The BDL Gates belt’s treated surface also helps protect against humidity to further prolong belt life. Like all BDL products, the X7N belt is made in the U.S.A. BDL’s line of Gates X7N reinforced final belt drives are complemented by a line of primary belt drives that offer similar strength and long-wear reliability. Belts are available in a selection of lengths, widths and tooth-counts. ■

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BDL’s new Gates carbon X7N drive belts are built to handle high-horsepower applications and provide long life.

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EXHAUSTS

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Improved Sound and Style

New Slip-Ons for Adventure and Touring

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nyone who’s been around motorcycles for a while is likely familiar with SuperTrapp, the distinctive exhaust company with the unique diffuser disc technology that the brand introduced back in 1972. These easily identifiable exhausts have appeared on streetbikes, roadracing machines, flat trackers, and cruisers.

endcap pre-installed, the V5 meets the Forestry Service’s spark-arrestor requirements for off-road adventuring.

Based on SuperTrapp’s testing, the V5 is nearly six pounds lighter than the stock muffler assembly, and flows significantly more air than the OEM muffler. That leads to more power and more sound, which of course can be tuned by removing or adding discs to the V5’s end cap.

And while the diffuser endcap is a hallmark of the SuperTrapp brand, the company employs more conventional baffle technology when it makes sense. Harley’s 2018 and newer CVO FLH/FLT Touring models are a prime example, as the stock, color-matched heat shields and end caps are a defining feature of the bike. With the Stout slip-on, your customers can get the sound they want and keep their CVO components.

The Stout slip-on muffler features a 4-inch chrome-plated body with a 2.5-inch high-flow rebuildable core. This pipe has what’s described as an aggressive exhaust note, which SuperTrapp’s testing shows is significantly louder than Harley’s own Screamin’ Eagle exhaust.

Using the stock hardware, the Stout mufflers bolt on easily, and are designed to accept the OE CVO end caps and heat shields, while unleashing a burlier sound and more power.

SuperTrapp says the Stout offers dramatically increased flow which improves power from mid to high rpm.

SuperTrapp’s V5 slip-on for the 2021-up Harley-Davidson Pan America improves power, saves weight and adds iconic American style. Built entirely of stainless steel the V5 is nearly six pounds lighter than the stock muffler.

Now SuperTrapp has the *V5 slip-on muffler for HarleyDavidson’s Pan America Adventure bike, as well as the Stout slip-on mufflers for CVO FLH/FLT Touring models.

If better looks and sound are what your customers are after, Drag Specialties has the V5 for the Pan America and the Stout mufflers for the CVOs in stock and ready to ship. ■

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SuperTrapp’s V5 slip-on for the 2021-up Pan America and Pan America Special improves power, saves weight and adds iconic American style to a new American motorcycle.

The V5 is made entirely from stainless steel, offering an attractive and durable finish that resists corrosion. This slip-on kit comes with everything needed for installation including the S-bend mid-pipe, body clamps, mounting bracket and hardware, all of which are also made from stainless steel.

The V5 mounts in the stock location on the Pan America, with its 5-inch diameter tapered shape complimenting the lines of Harley’s revolutionary Adventure machine.

With its brushed finish, the V5 muffler has a subtle and classy style, while the diffuser disc stack screams classic American performance. With 22 discs and a closed

The Stout slip-on from SuperTrapp for Harley-Davidson CVO FLH/FLT Touring models is designed to use the stock hardware, end caps and heat shields, while improving power and providing a nice, deep tone.

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Handlebars, Risers and Clamps

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hat could be better than cruising a HarleyDavidson down Pacific Coast Highway in sunny weather? Well, for the avid riders behind Wild 1, not much could beat it, which is why the company opened its own motorcycle shop on PCH in Huntington Beach, California back in the 1980s.

Experience working on custom rides led the company to machining its own parts, and eventually making its own custom handlebars. As the saying goes, the rest is history.

Recognized for the widely known Chubby handlebars, Wild 1 has been manufacturing handlebars right here in the USA since 1996. All Wild 1 handlebars are 1¼-inch in diameter, offering riders that timeless fat bar look they know and love. Wild 1 only uses USA-grade, 1008 steel to manufacture Chubby handlebars as it possesses high tensile strength, a critical characteristic to maintaining durability when being bent to shape. When combined with Chubby bars’ double-wall construction, this translates to long-term durability for riders.

The Chubby bar design keeps shop technicians and garage mechanics in mind with anti-slip, diamond knurling and generously sized wire holes, which aid in running internal wiring for bar-mounted electrical controls. Plus, they feature a precisely placed step at the size transition for a seamless look with clutch perch and throttle assembly mounting.

Style is unique to each rider, which is why Chubby handlebars are offered in a wide range of styles, including traditional cruiser and beach style bars, ape hangers, club style and even classic drag bars – all are available in showchrome or satin black powder coat finishes.

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Built for the Ride

Wild 1 offers a wide range of handlebar styles that are available in the company’s popular 1¼-inch diameter Chubby style. They come in chrome or black.

Handlebar style wouldn’t be complete without pairing them with complementary risers, top clamps and gauge mounts. Each of these components from Wild 1 are CNCmachined from USA-grade, 6061-T6 billet aluminum, the performance proven standard in aluminum components in the motorcycle industry.

There are a number of styling combinations between handlebars, risers and clamps, allowing you to serve your complete spectrum of customers. Wild 1 risers are available in varying styles and sizes, from 1½-inch Chubby risers, all the way to 12-inch risers in both pullback and straight designs, depending on the size. Wild 1 top clamps also help top off handlebar and riser pairings in style with varying styles and finishes.

Drag Specialties also carries a selection of risers and top clamps from Wild 1, each one designed to provide plenty of form and function for your customers’ builds.

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IGNITION COMPONENTS

P R O D U C T

S H O W C A S E

Totally Energized

Ignition System Components for Twin Cams

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he First Law of Thermodynamics – that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred – applies to everything around us, including motorcycling. Energy transferred out of the engine is what delivers the thrill riders love, but critical energy transfer is required from the ignition system for the engine to produce horsepower.

SuperCoils that mount directly to spark plugs, this improved energy transfer could be wasted with worn out spark plug wires.

In testing, the ACCEL team found that resistance in OEM Harley wires roughly doubled after just 10,000 riding miles, which reduces the wires’ energy transfer capabilities and negatively affects the entire system. ACCEL spark plug wires utilize ACCEL SuperCoils a carefully engineered design and proven V-Twin ignition systems are made up of combination of materials and manufackey components that must effectively work together, turing methods to deliver maximized energy to the spark including coils, spark plug wires and spark plugs. The plug without building unwantedly high resistance. passionate crew behind ACCEL have years of experience Responsible for transferring this energy into spark to in ignition system design, helping alleviate problems combust air and fuel, spark plugs must also be able to and improve performance with their Harley-Davidson consistently provide high-energy spark with precision, product offerings. which is exactly what ACCEL’s New C-Cut HP Copper spark ACCEL’s lineup of SuperCoils utilize proprietary designs to plugs are designed to do. ■ deliver up to 20 percent to 25 percent more energy than For more details and available applications, contact your Drag OEM with faster rise times to aid in improved starting and rep, check out the FatBook and go to www.dragspecialties.com. throttle response. Unless riders are using ACCEL’s Stealth

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Built Better

Strong, Durable Clutch Baskets

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pping an engine’s output with a big-bore kit or other mods will improve performance, but might expose other weaknesses in the drivetrain. To ensure that the weak link isn’t the clutch, Rekluse offers a high-performance basket for 2017 through 2020 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight models.

Rekluse’s clutch basket is milled entirely from billet aluminum, which is inherently stronger than cast aluminum used in the stock part. On top of that, Rekluse hard anodizes the assembly, giving it an extra-durable finish that further improves strength to reduce notching and extend clutch life. Right from the beginning, Rekluse uses a superior material and processes to help eliminate breakage and handle more power. In fact, this basket is capable of transferring 200-plus foot-pounds of torque!

Incredible strength aside, Rekluse’s basket for M-8 models features precise tolerances that benefit everyone from casual riders to serious power junkies. This assembly offers smoother operation, easier shifting, and enhanced clutch modulation, while also reducing drag and clutch noise.

The basket comes with custom hardware that doesn’t

Rekluse built its high-performance clutch baskets for M-8 models to handle big power engines and provide smooth, easy shifting.

require drilling the OEM ring gear, and the assembly is designed to pair with Rekluse TorqDrive friction technology or work with the OEM clutch pack.

Whether your customers simply appreciate premium parts or are in the process of building a monster motor and need all the reinforcement they can get, Rekluse clutch components are a great option. ■

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• Includes hardware that does not require drilling of OEM ring gear

• Designed and built to handle increased power, proven at 200+ ft. lb. of torque

CONTACT YOUR DRAG REP FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ORDER TODAY.

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LOWERING KITS

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S H O W C A S E

Low Ride, Low Hassle

A Lowering Kit and Tool for Quick Conversion

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owering a Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Softail can be a simple job with the combination of a Müller Motorcycle lowering kit and a spring compressor tool that helps ease installation.

Müller Motorcycle designed the lowering kit to fit all M-8 Softails with simple bolt-on installation. While riders can go as low as 1.6 inches lower than stock, continuous adjustability means riders can choose exactly how low they want to go. This versatility means the lowering kit will be attractive to custom-

ers who want everything from a minor ride height adjustment to a dramatic dip, so it’s a great product to have in stock.

The lowering kit is precision engineered and manufactured in Germany from stainless steel and billet aluminum. It is made to lower the ride without reducing the rider’s comfort level.

The team at Müller Motorcycle knows installing a lowering kit can be a challenge, so they designed the spring compressor tool to make the bolt-on installation of the lowering kit much easier. It’s one of those small tools that can make a big difference by saving both time and effort. The compressor tool securely clamps the shock absorber so each step of the lowering kit installation can be completed without hassle. And, while the spring compressor tool is designed for the M-8 Softail lowering kits, a simple conversion disc makes it useful for Müller Motorcycle’s Evo and Twin Cam lowering kits, too. ■

» Müller Motorcycle’s lowering kit for all Milwaukee-Eight Softails offers simple, bolt-on installation.

Talk to your Drag rep to learn more about Müller Motorcycles lowering kits and how easy they are to install with the spring compressor tool. You can find the products in the FatBook, the Tire & Service catalog and at www.dragspecialties.com.

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Pistons for Every Era

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eed pistons for a Shovelhead? How about an Ironhead Sportster? Whatever Harley-Davidson year and model you’re working on, KB Performance Motorcycle Pistons likely has a fitment for it. From 1941 Panheads to today’s Milwaukee-Eight engines, KB Pistons has an incredible range of applications.

There are also a lot of choices beyond just which pistons fit which bikes. Stock compression and high-compression applications are available for most Harley engines. Recently, the choices increased further with the addition of big-bore M-8 pistons.

Another choice is whether to go with cast hypereutectic alloy pistons (for long service life, high-mileage bikes) or forged alloy pistons, both offered in a variety of compression ratios and strokes. Both the cast and forged pistons feature an M42 high load-bearing, anti-friction skirt coating.

There’s only one exception to that, and it’s the KB Pistons Super Duty series. Those high-performance pistons are treated with Line2Line abradable skirt coating for the ultimate ring seal and extremely quiet operation. All KB

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Pistons kits come with the pistons, rings, pins and clips necessary for installation, too.

The cast hypereuKB Pistons offers a wide range of pistons for a tectic alloy pistons big lineup of Harley-Davidson models. are manufactured from high-strength, T-5, heat-treated, 390 hypereutectic aluminum alloy. This allows for a tighter fit, which results in less piston rock.

The ring seal is better, too, and overall, this style of piston has a longer life than a stock piston thanks to its design, manufacturing process and materials.

The forged alloy pistons available from KB Pistons are forged from 4032 aluminum alloy. The offset pin allows for quiet operation. ■

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Learn more about KB Pistons from your Drag Specialties rep, and find all applications in the FatBook and OldBook, and at www.dragspecialties.com.

PISTONS

Past to Present

AIR INTAKES

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Breathe Deep

High-Flow Intake for Milwaukee-Eights

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euling has years or experience designing cylinder heads and other performance products, and now the company has launched a new air cleaner design for 2018-2022 Harley-Davidson Softails and 2017-2022 Baggers. The Feuling BA air cleaner is engineered to add power with a high-flow filter and optimized intake runners that improve intake velocity and cylinder filling.

design creates a clean look and eases installation when compared to the stackup construction of other intake designs.

With performance in mind, Feuling created a convertible backing plate that offers OEM-style case venting or, with the use of its “Race Only” kit, external venting via a vent line and breather Feuling’s BA air cleaner kit. If your customers are interested in going the race route, Feuling also offers the RS (Race Series) BA air cleaner. This taller unit features The BA air cleaner features a high-flow billet-aluminum velocity an impressive 33 percent increase in surface area for even stack with optimal opening diameter combined with an outer greater flow; it was originally designed for Feuling’s 130-inch lip and internal taper that ushers air into the intake ports. The Bagger GP race engine.

BA assembly will liven up any engine with increased torque Whether your customers go with the BA air cleaner or step and horsepower, but it’s especially effective on machines runup to the RS BA, they’ll be benefiting from parts that are ning modified cylinder heads and larger throttle bodies. designed to look good and optimize performance. ■ To keep your customer’s engines breathing clean air, the For more information on these new filter assemblies, ask your Drag BA kit utilizes a large cleanable/reusable air filter element rep and check out the FatBook and www.dragspecialties.com. contained in a one-piece billet-aluminum cage The one-piece

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MILWAUKEE EIGHT AIR CLEANER - ONE PIECE BILLET DESIGN - HIGH FLOW AIR FILTER - HIGH FLOW VELOCITY STACK - CHROME - BLACK - RAW - CLEAR OR SOLID COVER OPTION

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Stock Up on Heated Handgrips

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here’s a common misconception about coldweather motorcycle handgrips. Many riders automatically assume those grips are haphazardly stuffed with wires and heating elements, making them bulky and clunky.

If so, introduce those customers to Avon Grips’ heated handgrips that come in several unique styles.

Avon Grips heated handgrips rely on routing the wiring (necessary to heat the grips) from the bike’s charging system to the handgrips themselves. However, Avon Grips first routes the grips’ wiring through the motorcycle’s accessory circuit, which eliminates the chances of the heating pads remaining turned on when the bike’s electronics are turned off. Easy to follow installation instructions come with all Avon Grips, too.

In addition to easy and quick installation, the Avon Grips heated handgrips come in the company’s popular and

familiar styles including Air Cushion, Custom Contour and Velvet Air models – all available in non-heated grips, too.

Finishes include either anodize or chrome, with end-cap choices in the popular Boss, Excalibur, Gatlin, Rival, Spike, and Super Sport models, so there are many styling varieties to choose from.

Avon Grips’ heated handgrips are easy to install and provide plenty of warmth and comfort for cold weather rides.

Cold weather riding is just around the corner for most of the country, prompting prudent dealers to stock up now with cold-weather grips and point of purchase displays in their dealerships. Doing so means there’s no misconception among customers that they needn’t go any further than the parts counter to get heated handgrips. ■

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For additional information, contact your Drag rep and check the FatBook for specific applications and www.dragspecialties.com.

HEATED GRIPS

Warm, Toasty and Comfortable

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

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Diagnostics Made Easy Scan, Identify, Repair

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he days of simply checking for blown fuses are long gone. Today’s vehicles are computer controlled and highly sophisticated, and require special equipment to diagnose and service.

Thankfully, Drag Specialties now offers CanDo Diagnostics’ MOTO Pro scanner for use on all of your customers’ powersports vehicles.

CanDo Diagnostics is well regarded for its heavy-duty truck and off-highway scan-tool applications, and now the company is bringing its expertise to motorcycles and powersports with the introduction of the MOTO Pro. The MOTO Pro allows users to read and clear codes, perform bi-directional controls such as actuating ABS pumps and sensors, display critical live data, and also perform special functions such as service and adaptive resets, injector tests, throttle calibrations, key programming and more.

As sophisticated as the MOTO Pro is, it’s not complicated to use. It comes with a wide array of connector cables, and will instruct the user on which cable to use and where it plugs into the given vehicle. Once connected, the MOTO

The MOTO Pro from CanDo Diagnostics allows users to read and clear codes, display critical live data, and check a host of other functions.

Pro automatically identifies the year, make and model of the vehicle. All available modules and components are also displayed so your techs can identify and correct any issues.

The MOTO Pro covers over 40 major manufacturers from Asia, Europe and North America. Personal watercraft are also covered, as are recreational vehicles including ATVs and UTVs. With today’s modern motorcycles packing so much technology, your shop cannot be without a scan tool, and the MOTO Pro offers excellent coverage and usability. ■

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To learn more, reach out to your Drag Specialties sales rep, and check out www.dragspecialties.com.

Coverage for over 30 brands including Harley, Indian, Ducati, BMW, Triumph, CanAm , Polaris and many, many more!

The MOTO Pro is a comprehensive, full-functionality scan tool for motorcycles and recreational vehicles. With today’s modern motorcycles having computer systems controlling not only the engine, but brakes, transmissions and much more, it is now imperative to have a scan tool that can access these systems and make diagnostics and repair much faster.

The MOTO Pro covers all major manufacturers from Europe, Asia and North America. Furthermore, PWC, or personal watercraft is also covered, as are recreational vehicles, such as ATVs and Side-by-Sides.

PA R T S

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DRAG SPECIALTIES SEATS CHOPPED TOUR-PAK® BACKREST PADS Matches Drag Specialties seats Double-diamond stitch pattern with three choices of thread color Interior is high-density foam Features solar-reflective leather in the contact area and automotive-grade vinyl on the sides Includes the optional lower pad for installation Measures 4 1/2˝ tall x 12 1/4˝ wide x 1 3/4˝ thick Three bolts secure the pad to the Tour-Pak® Requires drilling three holes into the Tour-Pak for installation Made in the U.S.A.

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PART # 0822-0432 0822-0433 0822-0434

DESCRIPTION Black stitch Silver stitch Red stitch

BLACK STITCH

SILVER STITCH

SUG. RETAIL $153.95 173.95 173.95 RED STITCH

BATTERY CABLE KITS Black 4-gauge or 6-gauge cable manufactured with pure electrolytic grade, 36-gauge tinned copper strands for maximum current transfer and superior flexibility All cables feature 1/4˝ and 5/16˝ terminals Increase starter performance by supplying maximum battery current to the starter motor Contains all battery cables required to replace the OEM cables Do not contain auxiliary wires unless noted

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PART # 2113-0798

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DESCRIPTION For 17-21 FLHT/FLHR/FLHX/FLTRX/FLTRU/FLTRK models 6-gauge cable lengths 11 ½˝ w/ 11 ½˝ auxiliary, 13˝ w/6 ¾˝ auxiliary wire; repl. OEM#s 6600016, 69201130 For 14-16 FLHT/FLHR/FLHX/FLTRX/FLTRU models 6-gauge cable lengths 12 ¾˝ w/ 6 ¼˝ auxiliary wire, 10 ¼˝ cable w/ 16 ¾˝ auxiliary wire; repl. OEM# 70267-09, 69200137 For 14-21 XL models (except 21 Sportster S/RH1250S) 6-gauge cable lengths 16 1/8˝, 22 ½˝; repl. OEM# 66000035, 66000036

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$59.95

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57.95

REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS Complete rear master cylinder assemblies Choice of polished chrome plated or black finish

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PART # DESCRIPTION FOR 08-22 FLTR/FLTRX/FLTRXS/FLTRK 1731-0759 Chrome; repl. OEM #s 4170028, 41763-08 1731-0760 Black; repl. OEM #s 4170028, 41763-08

SUG. RETAIL $169.95 169.95 CHROME

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IGNITION SWITCH KITS High-quality OEM-style replacement switches Three-position style switch Sold each

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PART # 2106-0549 2106-0548

DESCRIPTION For 03-06 FLHT/FLTR models; repl. OEM #71640-99 For 99-02 FLHT/FLTR models; repl. OEM #71526-93B

SUG. RETAIL $127.95 130.95

2106-0549

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KODLIN MOTORCYCLES STRETCHED GAS TANK Steel construction with a raw finish (unpainted) Pop-up gas cap included Will work with the OEM fuel pump Capacity of approximately 3.5 gallons (13 liters) Use of a tank sealer is recommended prior to finish/paint work and installation Includes all necessary hardware and installation instructions Models with dash will require modifications to the motorcycle to relocate or replace the dash Will not work with stock seats

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PART # 0701-0952

DESCRIPTION For 18-22 Softail

SUG. RETAIL $699.00

FAT BAGGERS EZ INSTALL HANDLEBAR KITS Kit includes only what you need to install specific height handlebars on your motorcycle Installs in roughly half the time of other kits Kit includeS CAN-Bus wire harness for controls, correct length clutch cable extension, 25˝ brake line extension, ropes, lube, cable ties Made in the U.S.A.

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NOTE: Kits do NOT replace existing lines and cables.

PART # FOR 21-22 FLHRS 0662-1076 0662-1077 0662-1078 0662-1079

DESCRIPTION

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14˝ bar height braided kit 14˝ bar height black braided kit 16˝ bar height braided kit 16˝ bar height black braided kit

$249.95 249.95 249.95 249.95

0662-1079

0662-1076

CIRO TOUR BLADE® Clean way to add more light to the back of your bike Low-profile LED strip fits between the backrest and Tour-Pak® LEDs function as supplemental turn signals, running lights and center brake light Plug-and-play installation, no controller required

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DESCRIPTION For 14-22 FLHTCU/L, FLHTK/L, FLTRU, FLTRK and FLHTCUTG models

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SADDLEMEN DB3100 BACKREST BAG Features two mounting systems for maximum attachment flexibility Two external pockets can be used to keep clean and dirty items separated; pockets also hold most size helmets Front-facing thin pocket for storage of small items Integrated MOLLE modular attachment points for storage customization Strap ends include a unique keeper system that eliminates the need for cutting after installation UV-, water- and weather-resistant 600D polyester construction Dimensions: 11.5˝ H x 11.5˝ W x 23.5˝ D Rain cover available separately

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PART # 3501-1835

DESCRIPTION DB3100 backrest bag

SUG. RETAIL $198.00

CUSTOM DYNAMICS DYNAMIC FENDER LED KITS LEDs add forward-facing white running lights with full-contrast amber LED turn signals Feature 48 dual-color LEDs Mount securely with double-sided tape Plug-and-play installation Sold in pairs

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PART # 2040-2853 2040-2854

DESCRIPTION For 14-22 FLHTCUTG For 11-13 FLHTCUTG, 10-13 FLHXXX

SUG. RETAIL $249.95 199.95

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Inductive Charging Phone Mount

Portable Power Bank + Jump Start+ Led Light 10,000 mAh Kit 7.5”

USB Phone Charging Cable USB to USB-C or Type C

SAE to Dual USB With Voltage Indicator 18”

12”

USB Phone Charging Cable USB to 90°USB-C or type C

Portable Solar Power Battery Bank

USB 90⁰ to 90⁰ Lightning or USB

40”

USB Phone Charging Cable USB to USB C or type C

Contact your Drag Specialties Representative for more information

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LA CHOPPERS 1 1/4˝ VALLEY HANDLEBARS Modeled after MX bars to give your bike a tough look Steel bars feature a 1 1/4˝ clamping area Will require risers that accept handlebars with a 1 ¼˝ clamping area Top of the bar is mitered Bars are sleeved down to accept 1˝ controls Slotted for internal wiring and Throttle-By-Wire Dimensions: 4˝ end rise, 31˝ width, 5 3/4˝ center width, 2˝ pullback Made in the U.S.A.

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PART # 0601-5914 0601-5915 0601-5916

DESCRIPTION Chrome Black Stainless steel

CHROME

SUG. RETAIL $199.95 199.95 239.95

BLACK

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START IT UP

From high performance starter motors, drives and ring gears to solenoids and relays,

Drag Specialties has the quality parts you need to get your bike started and the reliability to keep it starting for years to come. Pans to M-Eights, whether a major rebuild or a minor repair, we offer the best selection of dependable V-Twin parts.

Ride longer with quality products that will last from Drag Specialties.

See your Drag Specialties sales rep for more information.

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LOW-PROFILE SOLO SEAT FOR DYNA MODELS

The Low-Profile Solo seat features solar-reflective leather in the seating area which reduces the surface temperature by as much as 25 degrees, for a cooler seat.

The ABS thermoformed seat base and molded polyurethane foam provide the perfect fit with maximum comfort while providing a lower profile for sleek style.

Available in Smooth and Diamond stitch.

See the complete selection at seats.dragspecialties.com.

Additional coverings, thread colors and stitch patterns are available through our custom order program.

Manufactured by Drag Specialties in the U.S.A.

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