Drag Specialties Magazine - February 2023

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Year Of The Race Bagger

at MotoAmerica race events, it was time to show how a competitive track-ready “Race Bagger” can be built.

Alex Fox, the man behind the SLYFOX line of Performance Bagger products, had previously worked with Suburban Harley-Davidson in BRL races dating back to 2021. They have a Pro Stock Bagger #1 plate to show for their success.

I was talking recently with Tom Motzko from Drag Specialties, and he said, “We’ve never seen anything before like what is happening now with sales of products found in the FatBook that were literally inspired and developed by the new Bagger racing phenomena.”

One big surprise that my staff at Drag Specialties Magazine gets to share with all of you each year is what motorcycle will be featured on the cover of that year’s FatBook catalog. It’s always fun to put together the behind-the-scenes story about the motorcycle, the builder, why that machine was built in the first place, plus the build sheet from the pages of the FatBook. For 2023, that honor goes to Alex Fox, who partnered with Joe Haupt and his team at Suburban Harley-Davidson to build a first-ever race bike to make it on the front cover of the FatBook

It was actually easy to see the day coming that a race-ready Road King would achieve this distinction. We already had “Performance Baggers” make the FatBook cover in 2020 and 2022, but with the ever-growing success of the Bagger Racing League (BRL) and King of the Bagger series

Be sure to check out the FatBook bike story that begins on page 28. As you will see in the build sheet, not only will an array of weight-saving SLYFOX products be found, but an S&S Cycle 124-inch conversion, Baker Drivetrain, Barnett Scorpion clutch, Alloy Art primary and final drives, Legend front suspension kit and much more.

On tap in the Bagger Racing League for 2023 are double-headers in Pittsburgh and Beloit, Illinois, with a single race season finale at Willow Springs Raceway in Southern California in November. MotoAmerica’s 7-race Mission King of the Baggers races kicks off at Daytona in March and concludes in New Jersey next September.

We hope to you at the races. ■

Ride Safe!

by Don Emde Publisher / Editor-in-Chief

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Drag Specialties Announces New Central Sales Rep

Drag Specialties welcomes Kristalyn Manka to its sales team roster covering the southern Michigan/northern Indiana area.

Kristalyn comes to Drag with several years of experience at the dealer level managing shop and service. She started riding in 2017, and has owned 10 motorcycles since. Her current rides are a 1999 Harley-Davidson Super Glide and a 2018 Honda Grom.

In her free time, Kristalyn enjoys cooking, attending concerts and watching sports, especially motorsports. We at Drag Specialties Magazine would like to welcome Kristalyn to her new position. ■

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The Bagger Racing League has announced its 2023 schedule. All races except for the Championship Round at Willow Springs in Rosamond, California are double headers.

to https://baggerracingleague.com for registration information and further details.

spectacular performances by riders like Harley-Davidson's Kyle Wyman (top), Bagger Racing is now firmly on the map. RSD/Indian rider Bobby Fong earned his first feature race win of 2022 at Brainerd, followed by Travis Wyman and Tyler O'Hara. Look for more hot action in 2023.

Brian J. Nelson photos

Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited

Return to AIMExpo for 2023

Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited will be front and center at the AIMExpo in Las Vegas, 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. ■

These are the only two names you need to remember when it comes to working on your ride. NAMZ & Badlands have all the electrical supplies and lighting modules you will ever need. Proudly made in the USA, our products are trusted worldwide by the industry’s finest. So don’t waste your time with anything less than the very best.

NEWS EVENTS AND Education Takes Center Stage at AIMExpo 2023

AIMExpo is doubling-down on the educational offerings for the 2023 show scheduled for February 15-17 in Las Vegas, including an expanded educational series on the main stage and the return of dealer-focused classroom sessions.

“Our industry is evolving at a rapid pace, from electrification and macro-economic forces, to ever-changing best-business practices,” said Andre Albert, director, marketing and events, at the Motorcycle Industry Council. “We’ve developed an educational lineup for AIMExpo 2023 with that in mind, to deliver information and actionable content that attendees will be able bring back to their businesses and see positive results.”

The MIC Board of Directors will kick off the series on the main stage Wednesday with a State of the Industry panel, followed by key data insights from industry economists David Savlowitz and Michael Ponton of Competitive Analytics. On Thursday, see what the future of powersports holds from the distributors’ perspective from a lineup that includes LeMans Corporation Chairman/CEO Paul Langley. AIMExpo’s first-ever Distributors Panel will be moderated by Tony Gonzalez of Garage Composites.

“This is shaping up to be our biggest, most comprehensive educational series,” Albert said. “If you want to know what the powersports landscape is going to look like in the future, and what industry stakeholders are doing to prepare for it, then you can’t miss this show.” ■

» Motorcycle Industry Council’s American International Motorcycle Expo will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center February 15-17, 2023. For information and to register, go to www.aimexpousa.com.

New to Parts Canada –Highsider Accessories

It is with great excitement that Parts Canada announced that Highsider, a premium brand of Paaschburg & Wunderlich headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is now available exclusively through Parts Canada.

The company is known in Europe for innovative lighting technology and high-quality motorcycle accessories. Highsider products are manufactured to the high standards following German engineering and principles. Highsider products can be found on motorcycles around the world, improving performance and safety, or just giving a great customized finish.

“This is a great brand and the technology they use raises the bar when it comes to developing excellent quality parts,” said

James Danyluk, president of Parts Canada. “Highsider will be a great addition to our catalogues and we look forward to having them on board with us”.

Highsider product marketing manager Kenny Ladoucer added, “We are thrilled to partner up with Parts Canada and offer our products directly into Canada. With this exclusive partnership, we are now able to provide faster shipping and easier access to Highsider products.”

Parts Canada is Canada’s leading source for aftermarket parts in the powersport industry. The company is commited to bringing the top brands available in the industry to Canada. ■

Harley-Davidson Kicks Off 120th Anniversary in 2023

“2023 marks the 120th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson during which we’ll honor our rich heritage, celebrate with our fans and riding community, and reveal our newest motorcycles and product offerings,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson. “Please join us as we kick off our 120th Anniversary with exciting new model introductions and a peek at what we have in store for the landmark year ahead.”

The first wave of new 2023 Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be revealed on January 18, and will be available at authorized HarleyDavidson dealerships afterwards.

The 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming event will fill four days with music, food, and moto-culture at multiple venues throughout the Milwaukee area on July 13-16, 2023.

On January 18, 2023, Harley-Davidson will reveal both its 2023 motorcycle line-up and details of the first annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming in January, a celebration 120 years in the making.

Details on entertainment, scheduled events, venues, ticket packages, and lodging are at www.harley-davidson.com. ■

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MotoAmerica King of the Baggers SERIES

GROWS IN 2023

Need proof of the popularity of MotoAmerica’s Mission King of the Baggers racing, there are fans out there who can’t get enough of watching 600-pound American V-Twins bash saddlebags on racetracks across the country?

Just a few short years ago, King of the Baggers was a oneoff invitational held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The bad-mouthing began soon after the race was announced, and continued right up to the point when naysayers watched the big bikes fly down the Corkscrew at speeds no one would have imagined.

Fast forward to 2022 and the four-round (seven races) Mission King of the Baggers Championship that went down to the wire at the very last race of the season at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Two riders and two bitter rival manufacturers went into the finale separated by just three points. At the end of the battle, Tyler O’Hara was the man on top as he parlayed his second-place finish on his Mission Foods/S&S Cycle/Indian Challenger to the title, losing the race to Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle’s Kyle Wyman but beating his brother Travis, who was also mounted on a Harley, to the championship.

For 2023, the schedule has doubled for the Baggers. In 2023, they will race 14 times at seven different venues, including both Daytona International Speedway and Circuit of The Americas. King of the Baggers has proven to be popular even to those who “bagged” on the class from its inception.

So how did 2022 play out? It was pure excitement, and left everyone wanting more. It all started at Daytona – as it will in 2023 – with a thrilling debut. Visit the MotoAmerica YouTube channel if you didn’t happen to see what battling Baggers looked like on the high banks of the most famous racetrack in the world.

O’Hara won the first race at Daytona and followed that up with a second place to Jeremy McWilliams, his teammate on the Mission Foods/S&S Cycle/Indian Challenger Team, in race two to leave Florida with a points haul of 45 points. Travis Wyman was second to O’Hara in race one at Daytona and was fifth in race two. He left the Sunshine State with 31 points. While O’Hara was the one to beat in the first half of the season, it was mostly a story of Travis Wyman in the second half. It all started at Road America when Travis Wyman won his first-career Baggers race and it set him on a path of scoring 65 points in the three rounds preceding the series finale at NJMP. That, combined with O’Hara scoring 42 points with just one podium finish, put Wyman three points ahead going into this weekend in Jersey.

With Kyle Wyman winning the season finale, he led the way with three wins on the season. His scorecard was marred by two non-finishes and that basically cost him a real shot at the title. In total, five different riders scored victories in the seven races in 2022.

Bring on 2023 and more King of the Baggers racing action. ■

For 2023, the schedule for the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers has doubled to include 14 races at seven different venues. The series kicks off at the Daytona International Speedway. Brian J. Nelson photo

For the first time in three years, Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited dealers, sales reps, vendors, associates and industry friends will gather together again in person in Louisville for the annual event that signals the start of the new sales season, the Spring NVP Product Expo!

Once again, the massive product showcase takes place in downtown Louisville at the well-appointed modern space of the Kentucky International Convention Center. After such an extended period apart due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 2023 Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited NVP in the Bluegrass state promises to be a stunner.

The NVP Product Expo continues to expand with an over 40 percent increase in exhibit space from the previous Louisville expo and all exhibits are on one floor! The huge show space will now span 144,000 square feet, with a big range of great vendors. Exciting new brands and products will be unveiled along with opportunities to re-connect with the industry’s leading brand representatives.

As always, Drag dealers can expect to get up-close-andpersonal with all the latest and greatest apparel, parts and accessories destined for their showrooms – and into the hands of eager enthusiasts. There will be products from more than 300 displays, a range that covers the gamut of the products available in those Parts Unlimited catalogs. Saturday also features exclusive product training opportunities for your store’s staff, a great chance to get some up-close-and-personal education from a range of top vendors.

This is the chance to meet with brand specialists who can delve deep into the features and benefits of a big lineup of products, offering keen insight on what will make them fast sellers. The NVP Product Expo offers an excellent opportunity to stock up for spring, and dealers attending the Expo will receive special discounts and additional incentives. Drag dealers should plan to attend both Saturday and Sunday, as it takes two days to see the entire expanded event. With so much taking place, food and refreshments will be served throughout the day on the Expo floor.

As it is with all the NVP Product Expos, the show not only serves as a valuable product training event, it’s also a chance to network with Parts reps, vendor employees, and longtime industry associates. There will be a happy hour on the show floor on Saturday, offering everyone the opportunity to share some good times after such a long time apart. After this, everyone will head to the evening’s iconic Meet & Greet taking place at The Sports & Social Club in the heart of downtown Louisville’s 4th Street Live Entertainment District.

Given its central location, Louisville is just a day’s drive for more than half of the United States population, meaning that getting to the show shouldn’t be a hassle.

» For two days in January, the 21st and 22nd, Louisville is the place to be! The Louisville NVP Product Expo is your chance to get ahead of the competition for the 2023 sales season. Save the date, and talk with your Drag Specialties sales rep for details on how you can attend.

Kodlin USA

Avon Grips

It’s always a good time to have heated grips and Avon Grips has a range of options for your V-Twin riding customers.

Klock Werks

Ciro

NAMZ

NAMZ has twist grip sensor replacements for a range of

models with

setups. The team can give you all the details at the NVP.

The Henry is the latest addition to Klock Werks’ Tire Hugger Fender Series. It adds a higher sidewall hot rod cut to show off wheels and brakes, and offers ample protection and the Performance Bagger look today’s customers seek.

SLYFOX

You’ll want to stop in with Alex Fox and SLYFOX to see that latest additions to the company’s growing lineup of Performance Bagger parts, including its new carbon fiber tank dash.

Harley-Davidson

throttle-by-wire

DP Brakes

DP Brakes has high-quality pads designed exclusively for Harley-Davidson – DP for Harley and Drag Specialties Premium by DP. Stop in at their booth in Louisville to learn more.

Ciro’s Fang Lower Fairing Lights utilize ultra-bright light technology for a radiant uniform glow, featuring white running lights and amber turn signals. Get the full scoop at NVP.

Kodlin’s Fastback Risers for Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight models are machined from billet aluminum and come in three different sizes. They’re a great way to upgrade steering controls with style.

NVP SHOW EXPO

Memphis Shades

Forceflex

JIMS

OptiMate

TecMate

THRASHIN

THRASHIN’s

Feuling’s cylinder head breathers for Milwaukee-Eight engines are designed to promote better breathing system sealing. They come with the billet breather housings, billet covers, breather filter elements, umbrella valves and quality hardware.

The popular Speed Demon Sportshield is now available for the Indian Chief Bobber. Available in Solar and Black Smoke. Model specific no-hassle Trigger-Lock Mounting Hardware, on-off without tools.

The team at Forceflex Eyewear are extremely excited to show its innovative line at the Louisville NVP, introducing new displays, programs and brand support for the 2023 season.

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

new Gauge Relocation bracket features real carbon fiber and billet 6061 aircraft grade aluminum for an ultra-lightweight addition to a 2022 Harley-Davidson Lowrider S.

Hogtunes

Stop in with the Hogtunes crew to check out the new Wild Boar Audio 800 watt, four speaker kits with lids. There are Road Glide

S&S Cycle

S&S Cycle now has 129-inch and 132-inch Big-Bore Kits for 2017-2022 Harley-Davidson M-8 engines. These bolt-in kits take the stock engine from a mild mannered 107 cubic inch to a fire breathing 129 cubic inches or the 114 cubic inch models to 132 cubic inches of tire melting power. Learn more at NVP.

Arlen Ness

The Arlen Ness Method riser in chrome is an innovative Road Glide riser setup that integrates the Road Glide gauges into the top riser clamp, providing an aggressive, yet comfortable riding position without obstructing the view of the infotainment / navigation screen.

Barnett

Barnett

ized.

Z1R

Z1R’s original half helmet is back and now available in six new graphic options. The CC beanie Hellfire is a great-fitting DOT-certified helmet that includes a moisture-wicking liner and a D-ring closure.

Custom Dynamics’ High Power LED auxiliary light bar features six powerful LEDs behind a selective yellow lens that increases visibility and minimizes glare from harsh weather and road conditions like rain, fog and dust.

Scorpion billet clutch basket for 2007-22 Harley-Davidson Big Twins is precision machined from tough 2024-T3 billet aluminum and hard anod-

The basket is superior in quality and durability to the stock basket.

NVP SHOW EXPO

Vance & Hines

When building a Stage 1 Performance kit, a freeflowing air intake is imperative. Vance & Hines has a range of great solutions, including the Insight air cleaner.

Arai

Arai is proud to present the Arai Signet-X in the new US Flag Black Frost graphic. This stunning design features the iconic American Flag imagery combined with a race inspired checkerboard pattern in a modern and tasteful Arai frost finish.

JE Pistons

American-made performance for M-8s from JE offers various bore, stroke and compression options to fit any M-8 build, from reliable cruiser to Harley hot rod.

Trask Performance

Rated up to 300 HP, the Trask Billet Basket is a go to for any motorcycle making big power. Available for both Big Twin and M-8 platforms, the clutch baskets are designed to accept stock replacement clutch components and are a direct bolt on application.

Cobra

Check out Cobra’s three new *GEN2 Neighbor Haters exhausts — A 4-inch round body muffler and a 4½-inch version. There’s also a 4½-inch round body with upper-cut slash. For 1995-2016 Twin Cams and 2017-current M-8 models.

Reda

This specially designed fuel can is designed to fit snugly inside most Harley-Davidson saddlebags. It’s vapor- and spillproof and is made in the USA. Check it out in Louisville.

Cycle Care

Stop by the Cycle Care booth and learn about the company’s broad lineup of cleaning and detailing products, including the C6 detailer. It features a carbon-infused super coating to provide protection from acid rain, UV rays, road salt, pollutants and other debris.

Galfer

With the Galfer USA Floating Wave rotor, your customers can fully customize their rides with various carrier color and button options. Choose from red, black, gold, orange, clear anodized, gun metal grey, bright blue, dark purple, and contrast!

*MANUFACTURER DECLARED QUALIFIED REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR 2017-2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL TOURING MODELS AND ARE THEREFORE AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA

Wiseco

Bassani

Magnum Shielding

Magnum’s patent pending Quick Connect upper clutch cables make installations easy thanks to its robust threaded adjuster, and is available in six finishes to suit your customer’s style.

Saddlemen

Swing by the Saddlemen booth to talk with their team about the company’s extensive lineup of seats and luggage, including the new DXT saddlebags. They provide a sleek, sporting look and plenty of storage.

Drag Specialties

From grips and master cylinders to lights and electronic parts, the Drag Specialtiesbranded lineup includes everything to build and service a bike.

Metzeler

Metzeler’s Cruisetec has the strength to support heavy V-Twins, but is designed with performance in mind by combining sport tire characteristics with long-riding longevity.

RidePower

RidePower has a range of innovative solutions to keep electronic devices charged. The inductive wireless charging phone mount holds and charges a phone while out on the road.

Tracker Series Pistons utilize Wiseco’s Near-Net Forging technology to offer forged performance at a sporty price. Available for Sporster, EVO and Twin Cam, and supplied with all components. Always made in the USA.

The performance crew at Bassani Xhaust is always cooking up something new to boost V-Twin power. One of the latest is the company’s *2-into-1 system for the new Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo model.

Todd’s Cycle

Todd’s Cycle just released its new 11/8 inch Moto 2.0 handlebars. Available in Chrome, Gloss Black and Matte Black, these bars offer an excellent lowslung look and plenty of function.

LePera

LePera designed the TailWhip for the adrenaline-fueled riders who not only want to ride in style, but also show off a little, too. Here’s the TailWhip with chestnut thread. The “whipped-up” tail adds style as well as support for both the rider and passenger.

BDL

Not only does BDL have a myriad of belt drive open primary options available for Harley-Davidsons new and old, the company also provides a big range of rear drive belts for a host of applications.

Burly Brand

Burly Brand’s Crash Bars are built from high-quality steel and are finished off with replaceable Delrin sliders for a great look, and quality that defends the bike in the event of a wipeout. Available for Baggers, Dynas, M-8 Softails, and Sportsters.

BS Battery

The Lithium range from BS Battery includes a model designed for V-Twins. It’s out-of-the-box ready to use and features multiple mounting options and is 70 percent lighter than lead-acid batteries.

LA Choppers

Ape hangers bigger than 10-inches block the stock mirrors on Batwing fairing bikes. LA Choppers mirror drop down brackets utilize the stock mirror, while allowing the rider to see behind them.

ICON

After a decade-long absence, the Domain returns to the ICON helmet lineup with a decidedly neo-retro twist. The futuristic styling combines with ICON’s core design ethos of avant-garde styling with premium, quality construction, purpose-built for the street rider. Check it out at the ICON booth in Louisville.

FATBOOK COVER BIKE

RACE-READY, PURPOSE-

The 2023 FatBook Cover Bike

It’s no street bike this time, but it’s still a FatBook build through-and-through. That giant catalog has plenty of hardcore performance parts in it, pretty much everything needed for a real racer and it’s all on display here.

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This could be the first-ever FatBook cover bike with slicks.” Alex Fox, the bike’s builder and founder of SLYFOX, is probably right. FatBook cover bikes are always street machines, sometimes ground-up customs, sometimes mildly or even wildly worked-over HarleyDavidson stockers.

In either case they’re built to showcase what’s possible when building with the FatBook in one hand and a wrench in the other. But a race bike? A track-ready Harley ready for the Bagger Racing League? On the cover? Absolutely, because just like all those street-bound cover bikes before it, this Harley is every bit the showcase of what Drag Specialties offers, a demonstration of everything inside the FatBook. With a twist, because there’s a lot more than just chrome and good looks in that catalog, there’s plenty of hard-core performance, and this cover bike is the proof.

When Alex got the call to put together the 2023 FatBook cover bike there was no question, at least in his mind, what he’d do with the opportunity. Alex isn’t just the man behind the SLYFOX Performance brand. He’s also the son of the late midget and IndyCar racer, Stan Fox, and nephew of Fred Fox, the retired LeMans Corporation Chairman and architect behind Drag Specialties’ massive success. For this build, Alex partnered with Joe Houpt and Suburban Harley-Davidson to build a race bike right that would be right at home in the Bagger Racing League This 2018 Road King is it and, naturally, it went together with a racer’s eye,

Beginning with an S&S Cycle 124-inch package and a complete Feuling valvetrain upgrade, the engine Alex Fox and the SLYFOX team spec’d out is race-ready. A Bridgestone Racing slick on a 6-inch wide SLYFOX Track-Pro wheel takes the power. It’s covered with a SLYFOX carbon fiber fender and flanked with SLYFOX carbon fiber saddlebags and lids.

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

BUILT PERFORMANCE

BIKE

FATBOOK

Faster, more responsive, and lighter than ever – it’s a recipe for success on the race track. The message here: If it’s performance you’re after Drag Specialties has it. This Bagger Racing League contender came right out of the FatBook.

finished off with the same white paint and bright-red No. 9 that were the track-favorites of his late father. Importantly, though, and true to cover-bike tradition, nearly everything needed to create this racer came out of the FatBook and we’ll detail plenty of it in a minute. But, as Alex says, “We also used a lot from the FatBook that no one will ever see, hardware impossible to showcase and consequently rarely included into a cover-bike build.”

He’s talking about everything that makes this bike the real racer it is, not just a showpiece made to look like one. Nearly every part and product designed to build power inside the engine and making up the stout, heavy-duty driveline behind it, came with a Drag Specialties part number.

For this build, nothing has been skipped, overlooked, or short-changed, starting with the S&S Cycle 124-inch conversion. Add to that a complete Feuling Race Series valvetrain – *camshaft to springs, an S&S 55mm intake manifold, a *Thundermax Tuner, and a Branch-O’Keefe

port-and polish job on the heads, which were then custom flowed to the nth degree.

All this was backed with a Baker Drivetrain DD7 transmission, a Barnett Scorpion clutch and a combination of heavy-duty Drag Specialties/PBI/Alloy Art/RK primary and final chain drives. This is serious stuff, and purpose-built performance equipment, and all right out of the FatBook

The *exhaust system here deserves special note. Developed in collaboration with Bassani, it’s an all-titanium system sized and styled to work with mid-controls on a Bagger. It’s a neat piece and something that’ll soon be made available in stainless steel with the choice of either a stainless steel or titanium muffler.

Naturally, Alex incorporated lots of his own SLYFOX offerings into the build, some of it custom-fabricated just for this bike, many more coming with a Drag Specialties part number and available in the FatBook. A SLYFOX carbon-fiber fairing,

Want an up-close look? The SLYFOX/Drag Specialties/Suburban Harley-Davidson Road King racer will be on tour and on display at events everywhere throughout the year. Then it’s race time!

an ultra-lightweight replica of a Harley-Davidson piece falls into that former category.

The SLYFOX Track-Pro wheels, 6-inches wide for the rear, the StepUp Pro-Series seat, carbon-fiber fenders, saddlebags and lids, the triple-trees, risers, brake rotors and more are all FatBook available. So are the Alloy Art fork legs and aluminum swingarm Alex picked, as are the full Legend Suspension systems both front and rear. And naturally there’s some slick, one-off magic mixed in, like the pockets formed into both sides of the stock Harley-Davidson gas tank allowing the rider to tuck-in tight and cheat the wind. Fully sorted, track-tested and ready to go, the Number 9 SLYFOX/ Drag Specialties/Suburban H-D BRL Harley will have to wait just a bit before taking its place on the grid. Like all FatBook cover bikes before it, this one has a few dates to keep first, becoming the main attraction on the Drag Specialties show-and-tell event-tour circuit. And everywhere it’ll go the story will be a simple one to tell – if it’s performance you’re after the FatBook has it, in spades. ■

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WIN ON SUNDAY, SELL ON MONDAY BAGGER RACING AND PERFORMANCE V-TWIN PRODUCTS

Not that long ago, the idea of Baggers competing on road racing courses throughout the U.S. seemed questionable. However, those naysayers vastly underestimated both the competitiveness and the popularity of Performance Baggers.

Maybe it’s something about seeing such big bikes cranked over in the corners, or maybe it’s the rekindling of the century-old battle between Harley-Davidson and Indian. Or, perhaps, fans love to see bikes just like theirs put through their paces.

Not only can fans watch Bagger racing these days, but they even have two series to follow: the Bagger Racing League and MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers. Both series feature fierce competition and have plenty for fans to cheer about. It’s not just the fans who are cheering, though. Both series have been great for aftermarket companies that produce performance V-Twin products. Drag Specialties has been involved since the beginning, but as Drag Specialties National Sales Manager John Strangfeld says, that “beginning” goes back a lot further than this current craze for Bagger racing. “Drag Specialties began by way of drag racing in the 1960s,” Strangfeld says. “Performance Bagger racing has been a

remarkable ride paying tribute to our roots. I think I speak for many when I say racing is how we got started, and eventually led to developing aftermarket products in this industry.” Racing has always been a great development platform for manufacturers and aftermarket brands alike, and it’s a great marketing strategy, too. What better way to show off a product’s capabilities than by putting it on a race bike?

“For many of our vendor partners, this was an exciting way to develop new products and push technology to the next level,” Strangfeld notes. But, of course, it’s about more than just catering to racers. He adds, “Drag Specialties continues to invest in our vendors by bringing new performance products into our warehouses.”

That allows dealers to take advantage of the time-honored “Win on Sunday. Sell on Monday.” tradition. Racers are proving the advantages of these performance V-Twin products on the track, which helps bring them to the attention of riders who want the same advantages on their streetbike. And, letting a customer know how the products helped bring home a race win is always a valuable sales tool.

King of the Baggers wrapped up its 2022 season at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Riders had to battle both each other and

only has the Bagger Racing League and MotoAmerica’s King of the Bagger series attracted a legion of race fans, the sport has been a boon to the V-Twin aftermarket. Those same products seen out on the track are making their way to the FatBook. Marilyn Stemp photo

the rain, and it was pole-sitter Kyle Wyman who came out on top on board his Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide Special. Mission Foods/S&S Cycle/Indian Challenger Team’s Tyler O’Hara went into the race three points behind Wyman in the championship, but his second-place finish in the race was enough to propel him into the points lead and the 2023 King of the Baggers championship title. The Bagger Racing League had to deal with rain in a very different way – a hurricane hit Florida just one week before the season finale at Daytona International Speedway. Nevertheless, the weather cooperated for race weekend. Of the six classes in the series, the Custom Dynamics Bagger GP race was one for the storybooks. Shane Narbonne and Danny Eslick fought neckand-neck to the finish, with Narbonne taking both the win and the championship on his Trask Performance Turbo-equipped Harley-Davidson Road Glide. The race was also notable as the final race for longtime standout Michael Barnes, who hung up his leathers at the end of the 2022 season. Strangfeld was on hand at Daytona for the BRL season finale, which means he got to soak up all the enthusiasm from race fans, riders and teams. He recalls, “The energy from all the teams and race fans was electric at the legendary Daytona Speedway. Watching our friends at Trask win the 2022 BRL

championship plate with the support of everyone involved was a special moment in victory circle. Congratulations to all teams and crew members for a fantastic race season!”

The explosion of high-quality performance products for V-Twins is helping to usher in a new era of motorcycling, and showcasing them in racing is just a part of the forward momentum.

As Strangfeld says, “We have no doubt that V-Twin performance parts have been bringing passion back into many veteran riders and bringing forward a new era of younger riders into the V-Twin industry for the first time. We look forward to 2023 and the opportunities we have in front of us.”

For Bagger racers, those opportunities will include more wins and championships. For Drag dealers, it means more customer excitement about performance V-Twin parts, and riders who want to emulate the race teams they’re

on the weekends.

» Talk to your Drag rep about the many performance V-Twin products available. You can find seats, tires and everything in between in the FatBook.

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Saddlemen/Lloydz Garage rider and Big Twins Champion Patricia Fernandez is a fan favorite out on the track. Marilyn Stemp photo

Performance Bagger racing wouldn't be where it is today without this man, Rob Buydos, the founder of the Bagger Racing League and the Voice of LeMans Corporation. Jason Soria photo

Shane Narbonne (top) and whole Trask Performance team (bottom) celebrating Narbonne's 2022 Bagger GP Championship. Top: Jason Soria photo / Bottom: Marilyn Stemp photo

CLUTCH CABLES Instant Connection

Quick-Connect Upper Clutch Cables

On the surface, clutch cables seem like one of those motorcycle staples that might not offer a lot of different choices. A quick look at the FatBook, though, shows that there are many varieties. Drag Specialties already has an extensive list of available clutch cables, with variations in length and materials, among other things. That list is now longer thanks to the new Drag Specialties quick-connect upper clutch cables for select Harley-Davidson models.

Not only are these quick-connect cables an economical replacement for the OE upper clutch cable, but they are also a big saver in the time and hassle department. By only replacing the upper cable, installation time is much shorter and there is no need to drain the transmission fluid or remove the exhaust.

To make it even more convenient, these quick-install upper cables are compatible with the OE cover and housing parts. Installation really is as simple as ordering one part, then connecting it to the existing lower cable section.

The upper clutch cables are designed to be low effort and high efficiency, and they meet or exceed OE specifications when it comes to fitment, construction and durability. Anti-friction inner liners ensure everything operates smoothly, and each cable arrives from the factory already lubricated, which adds to the consistency and longevity. To make it even sweeter, the cables are all assembled in the USA.

Drag Specialties offers the quick-install upper clutch cables with handlebar fittings in stainless steel, black/ chrome and black/black. There are plenty of stock lengths available to fit a selection of Harleys, but there are also alternative lengths available, making these cables great for unusual or custom applications.

When the entire clutch cable needs to be upgraded or replaced, Drag Specialties has plenty of options for that, too. The high-efficiency black vinyl clutch cables feature tempered-steel inner wire and a nylon inner sleeve, all wrapped in a black vinyl outer casing. The highperformance design allows the cable to bend naturally for improved operation.

The high-efficiency braided stainless steel clutch cables also feature the high-performance design. Instead of the vinyl casing, though, the cables are encased in braided stainless steel. The braiding is covered in a specially formulated, non-yellowing clear coating to prevent abrasion. Both the vinyl and braided cables meet or exceed OEM specs and have chrome-plated fittings. ■

» Talk to your Drag rep to learn more about all of the clutch cable options available from Drag Specialties. You can find everything in the FatBook, the OldBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

Drag Specialties’ quick-connect upper clutch cables for select Harley-Davidson models are an economical replacement for the OE upper clutch cable. They also allow for easier installation and bike maintenance.

Reach for the Sky Ape Hangers for Every Style

Left: In the V-Twin world, trends come and go, but ape hangers will always be in style. LA Choppers has a whole range ready for those customers looking for that classic look.

Below: For those customers looking for something a little more aggressive when it comes to handlebars, LA Choppers offers its angular Prime Apes in multiple styles and finishes.

The V-Twin industry has seen trends come and go, from big wheel Baggers and Dyna bros doing wheelies, to ‘60sinspired choppers and Bobbers. All of them have seen their time in the sun, with many returning in vogue as new styles move to the forefront. While those styles ebb and flow, there’s one constant in the motorcycling world – the daily rider with a good set of ape hangers.

Now, why would anyone want taller bars? Some people add them for looks, and some for comfort. For example, on a West Coast style build like a Vicla (or lowrider style), that ride simply needs some tall apes to look right. Typically, this style bar will be very tall, starting at 16 inches, going all the way to 20 inches tall!

A bar that comes in at about 12 inches to 14 inches is rather common and very comfortable for most riders. This is where the team at LA Choppers comes in. From short to tall, from mild to wild, these guys have just what your customers need.

The LA Choppers Twin Peak handlebars are a tried-and-true bar that offers that mix of form and function. According to the company, this bar is wildly popular and comes in a variety of styles and four finishes – Chrome, Gloss Black, Matte Black, and the newly added Stainless Steel.

The bar is offered in 8 inches, all the way up to the top floor at 19 inches tall. The width on this bar is a comfortable 33 inches, with 5½ inches of pullback. This narrow and relaxing stance keeps the center of gravity over the bike and will give better protection behind a fairing or windshield.

What’s that? A mitered 90-degree top isn’t aggressive enough for your customer? All good. Check out LA Choppers’ pointed bar, the Prime Apes. These offer an aggressive look and stance, with a pointed top that is crisp and clean. Just like the Twin Peaks, they have a big range of options for fitment. From Sportsters to Street Glides this is a very popular bar.

Another bar that offers form and function, these bars will have your customers smiling in the saddle with a 35-inch width and 7½ inches of pullback. Again, heights are offered in a wide variety from 10 inches to 18 inches tall and offered in three finishes, Chrome, Gloss Black and Matte Black.

LA Choppers’ Twin Peaks and Prime Apes all come in the standard 1¼-inch diameter. For those customers who need a beefier bar, have them check out the Grandes, which come in at a hefty 1½-inches in diameter. ■

» Talk with your Drag Specialties rep for details on LA Choppers extensive handlebar lineup, and learn more in the FatBook, the OldBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

THE COUNTY LINE

BILLET ACCESSORIES

Our new San Diego County floorboards are made with high-performance riding in mind. Featuring a motocross-inspired tread pattern that not only looks great, but also allows the rider to feel planted and secure while ripping down the road.

The matching brake pedal is designed to easily mount up to all Harley-Davidson® touring bikes. Available in three finishes! Bright Chrome, Black Anodized, or Natural Machined.

The Big Kahunas Super Slick, Custom Risers PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Todd’s Cycle has been a staple in the custom V-Twin aftermarket world since 1992. Todd Silicato started Todd’s Cycle in Southern California after years of designing and building motorcycles for some of the biggest names in the industry. Fast forward to 2022, and now Todd’s is building on its considerable legacy by releasing a completely new line of products – the Big Kahuna risers.

The Big Kahuna risers from Todd’s Cycle are beautiful, machined aluminum risers that fit right in with the unique lineup of parts and accessories available from Todd’s. Every brand has its version of a riser, but the Todd’s design team wanted to be different. Instead of a huge one-piece top clamp, the company’s craftsmen used two small individual top clamps, resembling that of a dirt bike. Instead of polished aluminum, they opted for a bright chrome or black anodized finish.

The Big Kahuna risers are offered in three heights – 6 inches, 8 inches and 10 inches, and can be purchased in straight or pullback configurations. The pullback version puts the bars 2 inches closer to the rider. To make things even more interesting, your customers can get this riser with a 1-inch or a 11/8-inches clamping area. Each version of the riser feature the Todd’s insignia on the top clamps. What is a beautiful American-made set of risers without the right American-made bar? Well, of course, Todd’s

Cycle has an answer for that. The company offers the complete line of Moto 2.0 bars, which come in a low (2½ inches), mid (3½ inches) and high bend (4½ inches). The pullbacks vary starting at 1¾ inches on the low, and up to 2½ inches on the high version. Overall width is a minimal 29½ inches, and feature a 1-inch clamping area.

For those wanting something a little different, pair up the Big Kahunas with the brand-new 11/8-inch Moto bar and bring the dirt to the streets, only this isn’t your average moto bar. Whereas most motocross bars are made from aluminum, these are heavy-duty steel bars. They will give that dirtbike vibe, with street functionality. The bars come in gloss black, chrome and matte black. ■

» Talk with your Drag Specialties rep about the latest from Todd’s Cycle and learn more in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

The Big Kahuna risers from Todd’s Cycle are machined aluminum risers that feature two small individual top clamps, for a sleek, minimal look. They come in bright chrome or black anodized finish.

Pair those Big Kahuna risers with Todd’s Cycle’s Moto 2.0 bars for a setup made for carving corners and whipping through traffic.

BIG KAHUNA RISERS

The Big Kahuna risers make you look and feel like the boss! Machined from aircraft-grade aluminum in sunny Southern California, these race-inspired risers exude quality and comfort. Available with a 1" or 1-1/8" clamping area, as well as straight or 2" of pullback. And to top it all off - you can choose from bright chrome, or beautiful anodized black. Pair any big Kahuna risers with a Todd’s Cycle Moto 2.0 bar! Also available in 1" or 1-1/8" varieties.

PERFORMANCE PARTS

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.

It 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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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.

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.

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. ■

» 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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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.

SEATS Another Step Forward

Comfort and Performance in One Seat Line

Some riders choose a seat based solely on the comfort level. Other, more adventurous riders might be looking for a performance seat that is designed to let them do a little showing off. Then, of course, there are the riders who want both comfort and performance, all in the same seat.

Saddlemen has something to suit each of those types of riders with the Step-Up line of seats. The original Step-Up debuted as a performance seat designed to fit popular V-Twin models. Freestyle riders were quick to show just what could be done with the Step-Up, and Saddlemen reports that the seat exploded in popularity as soon as it hit the market.

The Step-Up was designed primarily for solo riders, and customers were quick to note that having a seat that was designed with both the driver and the passenger in mind would be nice, too. Saddlemen answered the call by introducing the Tour Step-Up. While the original Step-Up only featured Saddlemen’s proprietary SaddleGel in the driver seating area, the Tour Step-Up has it in both the driver and passenger areas. To make it even sweeter for the passenger, the rear seat got a big expansion in width, with an additional 4 inches.

The Tour Step-Up was a popular option with riders who wanted to use the seat both as a performance platform and for riding long distances in comfort. Still, though,

Saddlemen’s Tour Step-Up with Rider Backrest is the latest iteration of the Step-Up seat, and features a backrest bar that is a new design. This backrest gives riders a premium level of support and comfort during those long days in the saddle.

there were customers who wanted yet another, even more deluxe option for comfort.

The result is the Tour Step-Up with Rider Backrest. This latest iteration of the Step-Up seat features a backrest bar that is a brand-new design from Saddlemen. This latest-generation backrest was designed to give riders a premium level of support and comfort during those long days in the saddle.

With this third addition to the Step-Up line, Saddlemen has a complete range available for its customers. There’s the pure performance of the Step-Up, the “best of both worlds” design of the Tour Step-Up and the long-distance comfort of the Tour Step-Up with Rider Backrest. The new seat also bridges the gap between a performanceinspired or solo seat and a full Saddlemen Touring seat, giving it a very special place in the Saddlemen seat lineup.

In addition to the backrest, Saddlemen’s Gel-Core Technology and Ultra-Foam add to the high comfort level by providing the right balance between rigidity and compliance.

SaddleGel is the integral element in Saddlemen’s Gel-Core Technology, which is engineered to dampen, divert and deflect energy from the road. Each Saddlemen seat is designed to conform to the rider’s body, reducing pressure points and eliminating the hot spots that cause discomfort.

When compared to a stock foam seat, a seat with Gel-Core Technology enables a rider to comfortably stay on the road up to 400 percent longer, while generating up to 92 percent less road shock and 50 percent less road vibration.

Ultra-Foam is a specially formulated foam designed for both durability and comfort. During the molding process, the foam undergoes a self-skinning process that seals the foam, making it resistant to the elements, including water.

Like the other seats in the Step-Up line, the Tour StepUp with Rider Backrest can be customized as part of Saddlemen’s unique custom seat program (see sidebar). ■

» Talk to your Drag rep to learn more about the latest addition to the Saddlemen Step-Up seat line. You can find all finishes and fitments in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

CUSTOM SEATS, MADE EASY

Saddlemen’s unique custom seat program makes it easy for Drag Specialties dealers to offer truly one-of-a-kind seats to their customers, without any of the hassle that would go into making a standalone custom seat. A seat comprises a lot of the visible area of a motorcycle, so changing its look can really transform the entire bike.

With the Saddlemen seat program, dealers start the process by selecting the right form for the seat style being customized, then simply fill it out according to the customer’s preferences. Details like the materials for the chassis and accent panels, the color of the stitching, the stitching style and the color of the stitched Saddlemen logo can all be customized.

Riders who want to go one step further can even add their own artwork, like a club logo. The artwork will be embroidered onto the seat as part of the build process.

Once the form is filled out, the final step is to simply submit it to Drag Specialties like any other order. Drag will send it on to Saddlemen, then Saddlemen will provide a quote to the dealer before building the seat and shipping it.

The new Tour Step-Up with Rider Backrest provides all the comfort and performance of the original Step-Up seat, with a design built for high mileage days. It still cuts the same aggressive profile, offering a great styling element.

Take it on the Road

Waterproof Luggage, Lighting Innovations

When elite product design expertise meets passionate powersports experience, the result is a huge range for products that offer enthusiasts both for style and function. A textbook example of this can be found taking a look behind the doors of Ciro.

Dedicated to enhancing riders’ overall experience, Ciro recently developed its complete line of DRYFORCE™ waterproof luggage. This line was designed by riders for riders and consists of a versatile lineup of storage bags and coolers, ready for any adventure.

With this line, Ciro aimed to offer a high-quality solution for powersports users across the board, and V-Twin customers fit the bill perfectly for users that need a functional option to transport their belongings and keep them protected from the elements along the way. The DRYFORCE line consists of three luggage bags designed for dry goods storage as well as two coolers, all offering a rugged solution for just about anything riders want to take with them.

All bags in the line are constructed of extremely strong and durable material for ultimate longevity and weather resistance, including both sizes of duffle bags – the 40-liter and 60-liter. A uniquely functional member of the DRYFORCE line is the vertical, roll-top bag, designed to be secured to the rear seat of touring bikes. This 60-liter bag offers incredible storage capacity, durable weather resistance, and ease of use with quick-release connections.

Rounding out the DRYFORCE line are waterproof coolers available in a roomy yet travel friendly size of 39 liters, as well as a 24-liter cooler designed specifically to secure onto Tour-Pak luggage rack-equipped Harley-Davidson models. All bags in the DRYFORCE line have been carefully designed with meticulous detail

Ciro’s DRYFORCE luggage line features a range of different size storage bags and coolers, all of them designed to protect cargo from the elements and stand up to heavy road use.

The Fang Headlight Bezel from Ciro is made to provide improved illumination to Harley-Davidson models with Batwing fairings. An update to the light adds an amber turn signal function.

Ciro’s dedication to fueling rider experience comes from a wide range of trick accessories besides luggage, including a variety of lighting solutions. The Fang® collection has proven to help customers both expand on their custom look and improve their on-road visibility. The latest addition, Ciro’s Fang Lower Fairing Lights, do exactly that, providing sleek yet attention grabbing looks and functionality.

These lights use Ciro’s latest ultra-bright, LED light technology for a radiant, uniform glow that’s easily noticed during the day and creates a wide spread of light at night. Fang Lower Fairing Lights serve double duty, also displaying amber LEDs in sequence with a bikes’ blinkers. Like so many others from Ciro, these lights also feature plug-n-play installation and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Sticking to the Fang lighting collection, Ciro has also recently introduced an update to the original Fang Headlight Bezel for Batwing fairings, adding an amber turn signal function. ■

» For more information on these and other products from Ciro, contact your Drag rep and also check them out in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

LED LIGHTING Stop in Style

Programmable LED Rear Lights

While many riders have unique preferences, safety and style play a big role in choosing the equipment that goes on their machines. Adding personal flair that reflects riders’ styles is ingrained in motorcycle culture, something that Ciro is familiar with on a first-hand basis as a brand founded on family roots in V-Twin and powersports. Fittingly, a recent addition to Ciro’s lighting lineup delivers both custom character and improved awareness on the road.

The Latitude Tail Light and License Plate Holder from Ciro simultaneously simplifies the rear-facing lights and plate holders while maximizing lighting technology. Constructed as one unit for a clean and polished look, the Latitude utilizes Ciro’s proprietary LIGHTSTRIKE™ lighting system, turning the rear light into a multi-functional, animated display of brilliant, automotive grade LEDs.

LIGHTSTRIKE allows running light, brake light and turn signal light functions to all be contained in a single light unit. A series of high-quality LED lights are combined with programmable braking and turn signal animations, including strobe, burst and trailing motion effects. This not only adds flair to any motorcycle, but can also help grab the attention of other motorists on the road. The LED lights are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, Latitude Tail Light and License Plate Holders are available in black or chrome frame and bezel options, along with red or light smoked color options for the light lens. These aesthetics and enhanced functionality combined with Ciro’s plug-n-play installation design make for a complete rear light package.

For your customers who may want a more traditional taillight look and location without having to stick to traditional technology, Ciro offers the Crown Tail Light. The clean and classic design complements many HarleyDavidson Street Glide, Road Glide and Road King Special models with an optional chrome or gloss black bezel that sits atop the OEM turn signal bar.

An optional light smoke or red lens on the Crown Tail Light unit expands customization further, yet LIGHTSTRIKE takes it another step. Much like with the Latitude model, many combinations of brake and turn signal light animations are customizable and programmable via Bluetooth

conveniently through Ciro’s free smartphone app. Your customers simply need to download it onto their phone, connect to their light, and they’re ready to customize.

Regardless of the style path your customers choose, they’re likely to appreciate the unique, awareness increasing functionality of Ciro taillight assemblies, all complemented by ease of installation with plug-n-play designs. ■

» For more information and products from Ciro, contact your Drag rep and check them out in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

Ciro’s Latitude Tail Light and License Plate Holder features the company’s proprietary LIGHTSTRIKE technology. This allows the running light, brake light and turn signal light functions to all be contained in a single light unit. Customers can customize the lights via Bluetooth on a smartphone app.

Road Warrior Fairing w/ a 11” windshield on @yannick_83’s 2019 Sport Glide.

Make Your Mark.

Rattler Run II

DRAG SPECIALTIES DEALER RIDE

As one of the most popular events in the Drag Specialties lineup, the annual Dealer Ride has taken dealers, vendors and Drag employees from the Adirondacks in upstate New York and the Gulf Coast in Alabama to clear across the country to the Redwoods of Northern California. The one common denominator (besides fun!) connecting them all are the great roads stretched out across two great days of riding.

For the 2022 ride, those roads included hundreds of scenic miles winding through the great Southwest as the largest turnout of dealers and vendors in the ride’s 16-year history gathered at the WeKoPa Casino Resort in Scottsdale,

Arizona for the Rattler Run II. The ride earned that “II” designation because dealer ride participants first got a taste of the region back in 2013 at the first Rattler Run. Yes, it was so good they had to come back.

In addition to all that great riding, the Drag Dealer Rides are also an opportunity for dealers to get some one-onone time with the Ride’s supporting vendors. The Rattler Run II kicked off in the hotel parking lot with the popular Vendor Row. It’s here where dealers got the chance to meet and talk with the participating manufacturers, and pick up some free samples and other swag.

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The following day it was kickstands up and rubber down as dealers picked one of two routes that would take them northeast of Scottsdale through the Tonto National Forest and the area’s fantastic scenery. For day two, it was more of the same and that was fine by everyone involved. After all, riding motorcycles is why most people get into the business to begin with!

Each riding day was capped off with a nice reception and dinner, where everyone had the chance to unwind and bench race over food and drinks. After all was said and done, the attending dealers and vendors gathered for a farewell reception emceed by the Voice of LeMans, Rob

Buydos. As always, the night included an Awards Ceremony where some traditional honors – and some new ones –were handed out, including the coveted Dealer of the Year Award, this year going Mike Hyder, of Hyd-Out Cycles in Tecumseh, Michigan.

» Now is the time to start planning for the 2023 dealer ride. Your Drag Specialties rep can give you all the details of how to qualify to join the fun.

RATTLER RUN II: DRAG SPECIALTIES DEALER RIDE

VENDOR ROW

A bird’s eye view of the Rattler Run II’s Vendor Row.

Performance pals. Vendor Row is always a place for old friends to meet up again. From left at the Vance & Hines booth: John Potts, Drag’s Tom Motzko, Eddie Tejeres and Mike Kennedy.

Brian Whitmore (left) of Eastern Performance Cycles gets the lowdown on LA Choppers’ latest product line from the company’s resident product specialist, Marshall Tucker.

SLYFOX founder Alex Fox (left) displayed a big new range of carbon fiber Performance Bagger products. LeMans Corporation Chairman/CEO Paul Langley was on hand to learn more.

Randy Soika and Katie Soika of Parti Animal Cycle check out Saddlemen’s impressive lineup of seat options.

From left: Alex Vogel and Luke Flintrop of House of HarleyDavidson, and Drag rep Nick Zander catch up at the opening Vendor Row event.

Drag Specialties National Sales Manager John Strangfeld gets a feel for Drag rep James “Woody” Wood’s rolling FatBook showroom bike.

Cooper Moore (left) and Angelica Roxas (middle) of Destination HarleyDavidson get the performant product scoop from S&S Cycle's Roberto Santiago.

Gone, but definitely never forgotten. The Drag Specialties family will forever honor the memory of the late, great Jim Matchette, the brand’s former longtime National Sales Manager who passed away in 2021.

STREET RIDE

The region northeast of Scottsdale offered mile after mile of stunning scenery. And, what better way to enjoy the scenery than being out riding with friends and colleagues.

For many dealers, the Drag Specialties Dealer Ride is a must-do event. The crowds are friendly and the riding is sublime.

LA Choppers' Dustin Boyko (left) and Marshall Tucker (right) enjoying the scenery during a group break on the second day of riding.

RATTLER RUN II: DRAG SPECIALTIES DEALER RIDE 2022

BANQUET AND MIXER

collected Drag Specialties sales force. Front row, from left: Becky Brown, Jon Olson, Mike Coury, Glenn Philipp, Nick Zander, Brad Peterson, and Rob Bluma. Back row, from left: Kevin Hughes, Adam Alberghine, Brian Sullivan, Greg Matter, Todd Sheedy, April Knapp, Blake Melton, Eric Baumgardner, Scott Wright, Benny Harwell, Sharon Murphy, Mike Merritt, and James Wood. Podium, John Strangfeld.

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It takes a lot of industry support to make the Drag Specialties Dealer Ride happen — the sponsoring vendors for the Rattler Run II.

Linda Kelly and Jim Reynolds from K&R Cycle in Orleans, Indiana, and their Drag rep Becky Brown.

From left: DP Brakes’ Gary Gibbs, Drag Specialties Magazine editor Dennis Johnson, and DP Brakes’ Larry Mills.

The 2022 Drag Specialties Rattler Run II Dealer of the Year, Mark Hyder (center) of Hyd-Out Cycles. Congratulating him are his Drag rep Glenn Philipp (left) and Drag Regional Sales Manager Rob Bluma (right).

From left: Drag reps Brian Sullivan and Adam Alberghine hanging loose with Christine LePera and Cory Ness.

ADAM ALBERGHINE, DRAG SPECIALTIES; JENNIFER ANDERSON, BPA INC.; BRIAN ANDERSON, BPA INC.; KIM ANDERSON, RONNIES V-TWIN CYCLES; RYAN ANDERSON, KLOCK WERKS; ROBB ANGLAND, A&A CYCLE; ROB ANGLAND, A&A CYCLE; CHRISTINA AOKI, MY GARAGE VENTURA INC.; JUAN ARCEO, THRASHIN SUPPLY; GENA ARTMAN, CYCLE WAREHOUSE; MELISSA AUCLAIR, MUSTANG SEATS; JOSHUA AUCLAIR, MUSTANG SEATS; DUSTIN BARCLAY, SALMEN CYCLE SOLUTIONS; MEGAN BARRETT, CUSTOM DYNAMICS; DARRYL BASSANI, BASSANI XHAUST; ERIC BAUMGARDNER, DRAG SPECIALTIES; HYLTON BEATTIE, DRAG SPECIALTIES; BRIAN BERNARD, SOUTHEAST SALES; ROB BLUMA, DRAG SPECIALTIES; NICK BOBBY, DRAG SPECIALTIES; MICHAEL BOVINET, SPAZ CYCLE; DUSTIN BOYKO, LA CHOPPERS; ASHLEY BRETHERTON, A PLUS PERFORMANCE CYCLE INC.; ANDREW BRINSON, HORSEPOWER INC.; KIM BROWN, JS CUSTOMS; BECKY BROWN, DRAG SPECIALTIES; BRIAN BROZEWSKI, MID-AMERICA CYCLES; CHAD BRUNDIDGE, ROSHOLT MOTORCYCLE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN; JAKE BUELOW, DIRECT CYCLE PARTS; ROB BUYDOS, MASTER OF CERMONIES; ALISON CALDERON, MY GARAGE VENTURA INC.; MARTY CALDERON, MY GARAGE VENTURA INC.; RONNIE CAMPBELL, RONNIE’S V-TWIN CYCLES; JEFF CARNEY, KIRKLAND CHOPPER’S/CYCLPATH; ROY CHAMBERLIN, C&C CYCLE; MATTHEW CHRISTENSON, EASTERN PERFORMANCE CYCLES; ADAM CLARK, A PLUS PERFORMANCE CYCLE INC.; RYAN COST, SLYFOX; MIKE COURY, DRAG SPECIALTIES; LANCE COURY, THRASHIN SUPPLY CO.; STEVE COX, CALIFORNIA PHIL’S; RANDY CREEL, COBRA USA ENGINEERING; CURTIS CROW, BLACK HILLS HARLEY-DAVIDSON; JOHN DAHMER, HOBAN BROTHERS; CHANCE DARLING, BARNETT TOOL AND ENGINEERING; CHAD DAY, GILBANE MOTORSPORTS, LLC; JOE DECK, NORTHWEST HARLEY-DAVIDSON; CC DECK, NORTHWEST HARLEY-DAVIDSON; JEFF DERGE, DRAG SPECIALTIES; JENNIFER DEWEY, DUNLOP MOTORCYCLE TIRES; SCOTT DEWEY, DUNLOP MOTORCYCLE TIRES; SCOTT DOLMAGE, ICON MOTOSPORTS; TIM EARL, MOTOWN HARLEY-DAVIDSON; CASEY EARL, MOTOWN HARLEY-DAVIDSON; WAYNE ENGEN, ROLLIN’ THUNDER DYNO SERVICE; AUSTIN ERIKSON, Z1R; STEPHANIE EVANS, C&C CYCLE; RYAN EVAN, PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION; JAMES FAHY, SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON; DAVE FISCHBACK, SUBURBAN MOTORS HARLEY-DAVIDSON; HAYDEN

FISCHER, ROAD RAGE BIKEWORKS; LUKE FLINTROP, HOUSE OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON; MARY FOWLKES, LEGEND SUSPENSIONS; ALEX FOX, SLYFOX, ROB GAMBLE, ROSHOLT MOTORCYCLE CO.; KELLY GARCIA, DRAG SPECIALTIES; CHRIS GATTO, CYCLE WAREHOUSE; GARY GIBBS, DP BRAKES AND CLUTCHES; ED GIESING, DRAG SPECIALTIES; MARKO GLUSH, UNITED ENGINE & MACHINE/ KB PISTONS; TYLER GRIFFEN, ROAD RAGE BIKEWORKS; SCOTT GRIFFIN, METZELER; RYAN GRUBBS, STAR BRITE; RANDY GUZMAN, HENDERSON HARLEY-DAVIDSON; KASIE HAIBECK, SCOOTER SHAK; SCOTT HAKINS, S&S CYCLE; KATHY HAKINS, S&S CYCLE; KOLLEEN HANKS, JS CUSTOMS; CAREY HART, DRAG SPECIALTIES AMBASSADOR; BENNY HARWELL, DRAG SPECIALTIES; TODD HINRICHS, KURYAKYN; TREY HODGES, OCEANA CYCLES, INC.; GALE HOLSMAN, GAIL’S POWERSPORTS; AARON HOUPT, SUBURBAN MOTORS HARLEY-DAVIDSON; KEVIN HUGHES, DRAG SPECIALTIES; MARK HYDER, HYD-OUT CYCLES; BAILEY IRWIN, BARELY LEGAL BIKES; SUSAN JAMES, EASTERN PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES, INC.; KIM JAMES, WATTS AUDIO AND CYCLE WORKS;

PERFORMANCE MACHINE; TODD LONG, SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON; TINA LONG, SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON; TYLER LOWER, SIERRA STEEL HARLEY-DAVIDSON; EMMA LUJAN, C&E AUBURN INDIAN AND V-TWIN; CARLO LUJAN, C&E AUBURN INDIAN AND VTWIN; BRYAN MAHONEY; ROBERT MALENFANT, CUSTOM DYNAMICS; MIKE MALONEY, BLACK HILLS HARLEY-DAVIDSON; RYAN MATTER, ROSHOLT MOTORCYCLE CO.; GREG MATTER, DRAG SPECIALTIES; BRIAN MCCANDLESS, MOTOWN HARLEY-DAVIDSON; MATTHEW MCCOMMON, DREAM RIDES; MICKEY MCCREARY, ST. JOE HARLEY-DAVIDSON; DERRICK MCDONAUGH, TRASK PERFORMANCE; JUSTIN MCGINNIS, ALLOY ART MFG; TRAVIS MCGUIRE, K&N ENGINEERING; BLAKE MELTON, DRAG SPECIALTIES; MIKE MERRITT, DRAG SPECIALTIES; OGRE MILLER, EZ-RIDERZ; ERIC MILLER, MICHELIN; SHARON MILLER, EZ RIDERZ; LARRY MILLS, DP BRAKES AND CLUTCHES; COOPER MOORE, DESTINATION HARLEY-DAVIDSON; JULIE MOORE; DESTINATION HARLEY-DAVIDSON; JASON MOSES, COMETIC GASKET INC.; TOM MOTZKO, DRAG SPECIALTIES; SUSAN MURPHY, R. P. PERFORMANCE CYCLE; SHARON MURPHY, DRAG SPECIALTIES; BUNDY MUSICK, BUNDYS VOLUNTEER CYCLE; ROBERT MUTCHLER, C&C CYCLE; GARY NAITO, BASSANI XHAUST; CORY NESS, ARLEN NESS ENTERPRISES; MARGARET NICASTRI, C&C CYCLE; ANDY NOBLE, MID-AMERICA CYCLES; TRENT NORRIS, CHARIOTS OF FIRE CUSTOMS LLC; JAMIE NUTZMANN, KURYAKYN; NICK O’KANE, K&N ENGINEERING INC.; TODD OLSON, TODD A. OLSON PHOTOGRAPHER; JON OLSON, DRAG SPECIALTIES; JARON PATTEN, SIERRA STEEL HARLEY-DAVIDSON; ALEX PATTILLO, GILBANE MOTORSPORTS, LLC; THOMAS PAYNE, SPAZ CYCLE; KEN PENNINGTON, MOTOWN HARLEY-DAVIDSON; STEPHANIE PENNINGTON, MOTOWN HARLEY-DAVIDSON; JERRED PETCHENY, DRAG SPECIALTIES; BRAD PETERSON, DRAG SPECIALTIES; GLENN PHILIPP, DRAG SPECIALTIES; JOHN POTTS, VANCE & HINES; JOSEPH RACHT, HENDERSON HARLEY; ROY RAMSEY, MID-AMERICA CYCLES; JEANETTE REBHOLZ, OCEANA CYCLES; CHRIS REID, KHROME WERKS; LISA REIF, DRAG SPECIALTIES; LINDA REYNOLDS, K&R CYCLE; AARON RIEDMAN, CYCLE WAREHOUSE; LISA ROBERTS, EZ RIDERZ; BRIAN ROBERTS, EZ RIDERZ; BROOKE ROGERS, DIRECT CYCLE PARTS; RORY O’NEILL, BRIDGESTONE; JOSHUA ROWLANDS, PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION; ANJELICA ROXAS, DESTINA-

TION HARLEY-DAVIDSON; BILLY RUSCH, ROLLIN’ THUNDER DYNO SERVICE; RUDY SALAS, LAS VEGAS HARLEY-DAVIDSON; CLAUDIA SALAS, LAS VEGAS HARLEY-DAVIDSON; NICK SALMEN, SALMEN CYCLE SOLUTIONS; JAMES SANBORN, DREAM RIDES; FRANK SANCHEZ, DIRECT CYCLE PARTS; ROBERTO SANTIAGO, S&S CYCLE; JAY SAVIGNAC, Z1R; ALLEN SCHIPPERT, KHROME WORKS; ROB SCHLUETER, SADDLEMEN; JASON SCHOONMAKER, JS CUSTOMS; TODD SHEEDY, DRAG SPECIALTIES; ALEC SLADY, HOBAN BROTHERS; RANDY SOIKA, PARTI ANIMAL CYCLE; KATIE SOIKA, PARTI ANIMAL CYCLE; KATHY SOMMERVOLD, DRAG SPECIALTIES; CLAY SOWARDS, BARELY LEGAL BIKES; KENNY STALLMAN, GAIL’S POWERSPORTS; MONICA STALLMAN, GAIL’S POWERSPORTS; JOHN STRANGFELD, DRAG SPECIALTIES, PHIL SUDDUTH; CALIFORNIA PHIL’S; BRIAN SULLIVAN, DRAG SPECIALTIES; TRENT SWENSEN, PICO’S GARAGE INC.; MIKEY TAYLOR, OPTIMATE; JESSE TAYLOR, DREAMRIDES OF TENNESSEE; EDDIE TEJERAS, VANCE & HINES; JIM TIETZ, MY GARAGE VENTURA INC.; SPARKY

TIRES Consistent Contender Tires

Built for Performance, Longevity

These days, there are more V-Twin tire choices than ever before. And, not only is there a greater variety to choose from, but the quality and performance characteristics of those tires continue to set new standards. The Metzeler team provides riders on all kinds – and ages – of V-Twins an excellent choice in tires thanks to the Metzeler Cruisetec and Metzeler ME888 tires.

The Metzeler Cruisetec is a tire designed to match the performance and capabilities of modern V-Twins. The Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra tire is an outstanding long-distance touring tire with a wide range of sizes, meaning it can fit just about any ride, right down to a custom build.

The Cruisetec tire isn’t your typical V-Twin tire, and that’s the whole point. It has the strength to support heavy V-Twins coupled with the performance characteristics of a sport tire. In fact, the Cruisetec profile is inspired by Metzeler’s sport-touring tire profiles, featuring a higher curvature than one would typically expect of a V-Twin tire. This steeper angle improves handling, providing plenty of stability in a straight line and in those side-to-side transitions.

Another performance-minded aspect of the Metzeler Cruisetec tire is the dual-compound rubber. The softer shoulder compound of the rear Cruisetec tire is infused with plasticizers and silica, and the combination gives riders high grip levels both turning into corners and cruising through them.

Meanwhile, the center compound of the Cruisetec tires is designed to support the weight of V-Twins while providing longevity, grip and stability in straight-line riding. The entire rear Cruisetec tire has high amounts of silica throughout the center and shoulder compounds for fast warm-up and improved traction, even in cold or wet conditions.

While the profile of the Cruisetec tire is inspired by its sport-touring counterparts, the tread pattern has a classic V-Twin look. The tread is designed to improve both mechanical grip and water evacuation. The front tire has a specially engineered design that reduces chatter if ABS is engaged, giving riders a smoother ride in those hardbraking situations.

The interior of the Cruisetec tire is also designed with V-Twins in mind. The stiffer cords and thicker rubber help dampen the ride and reduce the floating feeling riders can

Metzeler’s Cruisetec has the strength to support heavy V-Twins, but is designed with performance in mind by combining sport tire characteristics with long-riding longevity.

The Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra tire has a big range of fitments thanks to its incredible number of available sizes. This touring tire can fit virtually any bike, including custom builds, making it extremely versatile.

get when exiting turns under hard acceleration. In addition to providing a smoother ride, the robust interior also helps support the weight of heavy bikes, including Touring bikes that are fully loaded and ready for a cross-country journey.

Metzeler knows that riders want tires that will last and perform consistently, even if they are being ridden mile after mile on one of those long-distance trips. One of the ways Metzeler delivers these features is with the long alternating grooves in the rear Cruisetec tire. They are designed to evenly distribute the pressure throughout the tire carcass, which enables the tire to wear in an even pattern across the entire surface. The result is that the tire wears smoothly and maintains its excellent performance characteristics.

And when it comes to longevity, the Metzler Cruisetec tires were tested extensively, and Metzeler reports that they will match or even slightly exceed the mileage a rider can expect from the OEM tire. That way, riders get the best of both worlds: longevity and performance.

The Metzeler Cruisetec tire is consistently offered in new sizes to fit both Harley-Davidson and Indian models, which means it fits Sportsters, Touring bikes and everything in between.

The Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra tire has an even greater range of fitments thanks to its incredible number of available sizes. This touring tire can fit virtually any bike, including custom builds, making it extremely versatile.

The ME888 tire is all about going the distance. Metzeler designed the tire and formulated the compounds to give riders increased longevity and excellent performance in the wet. After all, any rider going a long distance will eventually run into some bad weather. The ME888 tread pattern ensures a high level of water evacuation and wear uniformity, so riders can expect smooth riding in all scenarios.

The team at Metzeler designed the ME888 to have smooth handling and stability at all speeds throughout the life of the tire. Touring riders can rely on the Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra tire to get them to their destination without missing a step.

Metzeler offers the ME888 tires in more than 90 sizes, with everything from a 23-inch-diameter front to a 300mm rear. ■

» Talk to your Drag rep to learn more about the Metzeler Cruisetec and ME888 Marathon Ultra tires. You can find all sizes in the Tire & Tool catalog and at www.dragspecialties.com.

70 Years of Excellence

Arai Helmet Joins the Drag Specialties Family

use. Mr. Arai fashioned his first helmet in 1952, and 70 years later Mr. Arai’s son, Michio Arai, and his son Aki Arai, are still driven by the desire to always improve protection while building the most comfortable helmet possible.

Arai’s experience on the street and at the track have provided it with many valuable lessons. One such tenet is that a rounder, smoother and stronger shell is better able to divert impact energy by sliding across uneven surfaces and glancing off obstacles more easily. The result of that philosophy is the current Arai shell shape, similar to an egg – one the strongest shapes found in nature.

Arai is a storied and well-respected helmet brand, and for good reason. For seven decades, the Arai family has produced high-quality helmets that many prize for their protection, style and comfort. Arai helmets are an aspirational brand for many riders and are now available through Drag Specialties.

Arai Helmet is a three-generation family-owned Japanese company that specializes in high-quality motorcycle helmets. Its mission is simple and has remained unchanged since it was founded by Hirotake Arai in the 1950s – protection without compromise.

The Arai story begins in Japan in the mid-1920s, when 21-year-old Hirotake Arai set up shop as a straw-hat maker. In the coming years, Hirotake utilized his hat-making skills to design and manufacture hard hats for construction workers. With business success came the ability to buy something Hirotake had long wanted – a Harley-Davidson – and he soon became impassioned with riding.

This was in the early 1950s, an era when motorcycles were booming in popularity, but safety equipment such as helmets hadn’t become common yet. Hirotake’s experience in helmet making, and his own daredevil riding pushed him to design a hard-shelled helmet for his own

Each helmet is meticulously handmade with exclusive materials and technology and double-inspected before being shipped. All Arai helmets incorporate an Egg-Shaped Form (ESF) that yields an incredibly strong and smooth shell. Arai shells are handmade, and are offered in numerous sizes per model to ensure the correct fit for riders. And, because no two heads are the same, Arai works with three interior shapes –Long Oval, Intermediate Oval, and Round Oval – to accurately match the contours of your customers’ heads.

Beyond those head-specific interior shapes, Arai helmets feature a famously plush and customizable liner. Arai’s patented FCS (Facial Contact Support) Cheek Pad design features a 5mm peel-away layer on select models to tailor the fit, while adjustable temple padding allows further refinement. This is all incorporated into a removable and washable liner, with cheek pads that have an Emergency Release Tab feature on select models.

These features and much more are present in helmets such as the street-focused Signet-X, race-inspired Corsair-X, and the adaptable XD4 Adventure riding helmet, which are now in stock. ■

» Talk with your Drag rep for details, and learn more in the Helmet & Apparel catalog, and at www.dragspecialties.com.

The man who started it all, Hirotake Arai, who founded the company in the 1950s, capitalizing on his hat-making skills to create a protective helmet for his own use. All these years later the high-quality helmet manufacturer is still family owned and operated.

The Arai Corsair-X and Signet-X

Arai Helmets are meticulously handmade with exclusive materials and technology and are double-inspected before being shipped.

THE ARAI DIFFERENCE

No matter how good a helmet is, the amount of energy that can be absorbed is inherently limited.

Faced with an impact that exceeds that limit, Arai’s belief is that avoiding energy by Glancing Off is essential to keeping that energy away from the inside of the helmet.

Arai is still a small, family-owned company driven by the same mission through three generations – three generations of riders. We at Arai are motorcycle enthusiasts. We ride. We build each Arai helmet as if we’re creating it for one of our own – a brother, a father, a husband, a mother, a sister.

Arai’s mission has always been the protection and comfort of every person who chooses an Arai helmet. Our foundational principles of protection first, exceptional quality, and rider comfort have never been forgotten in over six decades of helmet design and manufacturing. This is Arai Helmet.

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No helmet can protect the wearer against all foreseeable impacts. Nothing is a substitute for safe riding practices. ©2023 Arai Helmet.

Helmet shown with optional Pro Shade System

AUDIO PRODUCTS

Cut-In Saddlebag Speaker Kits Easy-to-Add Audio

What started back in 2004 as a passion project operating out of a basement is known today as Hogtunes, a group of dedicated audio experts and engineers with years of experience creating audio systems built for motorcycle riders, by motorcycle riders. Hogtunes takes great pride in its thorough design process, taking every step necessary to make sure all details are accounted for and riders are left with nothing to be desired.

This rider-inspired engineering is evident in its latest Retro Lid cut-in kits. From Harley-Davidson Road Glides to Street Glides, Bagger customers have a deep love for their machines, and they love customizing them to their exact liking. The dedicated crew behind Hogtunes knows this because they are passionate riders first and focus on maximizing the riding experience.

The Hogtunes team knows many Bagger customers want to upgrade their audio system, and they recognized the need for a durable, cut-in, saddlebag speaker kit that puts quality, fit and audio performance first. For 2014 and newer HarleyDavidson bagger models, Hogtunes has designed its Retro Lid cut-in kits to maximize both ease of installation, and on-bike sound quality. Cutting into a piece of motorcycle bodywork may sound intimidating to some, but Hogtunes’ provided cutting template makes it quick and simple for customers to perform a showroom-worthy install.

Hogtunes has ensured the Retro Lid kits provide an optimized listening experience. This starts with the speaker mount adapter that affixes underneath the lid. In order to properly fit a 6”x9” speaker, it must be mounted at an angle. There are several ways of doing this, but Hogtunes has designed its kits so the speakers angle slightly forward

Hogtunes’ new Retro Lid cut-in kits make it easy for your customers to install speakers into the saddlebags of their Harley-Davidson Baggers. The kits include everything needed – including cutting templates –for a professional-grade installation.

and in, directing sound to the rider in the most direct route possible.

In addition to the angle, the speaker mounts do not obstruct a large portion of the speaker itself. Sound in its simplest form is the movement of air molecules, meaning a blockage of air movement is a direct blockage of sound. This concept carries over into the included speaker grills, as well.

Grills must allow sounds to travel through while stopping objects from damaging the speaker, which is why Retro Lid kits utilize 1mm thick, alloy mesh grills, designed to withstand a knock from a passenger’s boot without leaving a dent. These grills complete the trick look with a Hogtunes badge available in standard chrome or black, furthering your customers’ style options.

Of course, creating openings in saddlebag lids creates some concern for the elements being able to get in. Not to worry, Hogtunes has designed the speaker placement and angle so that the majority of water is directed away from the speakers and out of the saddlebag lid. While the speakers are rated to withstand the demands of a motorcycle application, the less contact with water, the better.

Retro Lid kits are available in three levels of componentry, the first of which is the Retro Lid-RM, including easy-touse cutting templates, speaker mount adapters, finished, mesh grill overlays, an upgraded wiring harness and all the necessary hardware to complete the job. Customers can use this to adapt 6”x9” speakers of their choosing, or they can simply order as a kit complete with two Hogtunes XL series speakers in the next step up with the Retro 692 Lid-RM.

For your Street Glide or Road Glide customers that like to go big, they have the option of upgrading their bike with a complete, Retro 450.4 kit that includes the saddlebag lid cut-in kit and speakers, two upgraded front speakers complete with fairing grills, and two, 225-watt amplifiers to truly push the sound experience to another level. These kits feature simple, plug-and-play wiring and clean, OE-style fitment for a job done right. ■

» Whatever route your customers may want to take, Hogtunes is dedicated to providing them an unforgettable sound experience, mile after mile. Talk with your Drag rep for details, and learn more in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

There are also Hogtunes Retro Lid kits that include all the installation hardware, as well as two Hogtunes XL series speakers.

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

The Friction Factor Replacement Clutch Parts for Big Twins

The Scorpion billet clutch basket from Barnett is built tough and is designed for easy installation. It’s a great choice when it’s time to replace a worn or cracked basket.

Riders don’t often think of their clutches as consumable components, but every time that lever gets let out, a little bit of material wears off the clutch plates. When the miles finally win and it’s time to replace or repair a worn or damaged clutch, Barnett has the components and kits to handle the job. Whether it’s clutch plates for a Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight or a Revolution Max motor, or a replace ment basket for any late-model Big Twin, Barnett has your customers covered.

Harley’s M-8 make big power, which means a lot of load on the clutch. Barnett’s direct-replacement clutch packs for 2017-2022 FL Touring models and 2018-2022 Softails are designed to improve performance and durability. The friction plates use ultra-tough Kevlar segments oriented to offer increased oil flow through the clutch pack. More oil means better cooling, which leads to smoother clutch operation and a longer service life. The clutch kit also includes tempered-steel drive plates and replacement clutch springs, so your customers have everything required to replace all common wear items.

For the new Revolution Max bikes like the Pan America, Nightster S and Sportster S, Barnett has an increasedcapacity clutch for better power transfer and durability. This kit uses carbon fiber for the friction material and sandwiches extra plates into the pack for more torque capacity. As with the M-8 kits, the Revolution Max kits include all needed plates plus replacement springs, and all components are measured for proper stack height prior to packaging for trouble-free performance right out of the box.

If your customers are facing a worn or cracked clutch basket in their 2007-2022 Big Twin, the Scorpion billet clutch basket is a cost-effective replacement part.

For the new Revolution Max bikes like the Pan America, Nightster S and Sportster S, Barnett has an increased-capacity clutch for better power transfer and durability.

Compared to OEM it’s a higher quality product, too, thanks to improved materials and manufacturing.

We’re talking 2024-T3 aluminum and hard anodizing rather than cast and uncoated metal. Plus, it’s easy to install. Simply remove the stock basket from the ring gear/primary sprocket and bolt on the new Barnett Scorpion basket. All hardware and instructions are included, and, like all Barnett products, the Scorpion basket is proudly made in the USA.

Founded in 1948, Barnett’s experience building clutch parts for Harley-Davidsons goes back to the early days of the Bar & Shield brand. When your customers need clutch components or control cables, they can rely on Barnett to have the correct fitments and to provide parts that are engineered to a higher standard. ■

» To order these clutch kits or any of Barnett’s other components, reach out to your Drag Specialties sales rep, check out the FatBook and look at www.dragspecialties.com.

Barnett’s direct-replacement clutch packs for Harley-Davidson FL Touring and Softail models are a market upgrade over the stock components. They’re designed to improve performance and be more durable.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Form and Function Products that Work as

Good as They Look

Performance Machine puts a lot of emphasis on how its products look – the lines, machining and finish on PM components is pristine – but the way its products perform is equally important. As Performance Machine puts it, “Style is king, but quality and function are never compromised.”

Whether your customers are drawn to the edgy shapes and meticulous manufacturing of PM’s hard parts, or they’re dead-set on squeezing as much function as possible out of their bikes, Performance Machine’s products fit the bill.

The latest combination of form and function to come out of the Southern California factory is the 4-Piston Integrated Rear Caliper for 2018-2022 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Softails. While Harley’s approach to the rear brake assembly involves a chunky bracket and big, industrial-looking hardware for securing the stock caliper, PM’s setup is as slick as it comes.

The bracket on PM’s Integrated Rear Caliper is machined from the same piece of metal used to form the outer half of the caliper, so there are no seams or ugly hardware distracting you from the sleek, artistic form of the assembly. This new M-8 assembly has the famous PM logo machined into the caliper face and is available in Contrast Cut or Chrome finishes.

It’s not just about the looks, though. Performance Machine’s forte is brake hardware, so your customers know this caliper is an upgrade in stopping power. The 4-piston design is exceptionally rigid for better brake modulation and is engineered to work with the stock Softail master cylinder.

Next on the ‘works as good as it looks’ list is PM’s Mid Controls for 2009 through 2016 Touring models. Even moderately aggressive riders will deck their controls while cornering, so for those hungry for lean angles, PM’s Mid Controls are the way to go.

PM Mid Controls put the rider in a more aggressive riding position and provide increased ground clearance for attacking corners. Made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, these mids are strong and lightweight. The bolt-on design requires no modifications to the primary cover, so installation is easy.

Designed to work with a PM master cylinder or the stock unit, the Mid Controls use steel brake linkage and chrome heim joints for smooth, durable operation, while the short-throw shift lever makes it easier to rip through the gears. Available in Black Ops and Gold Ops finishes, these Mids will change the way your customers’ bikes perform, while also adding a dose of aggressive style. ■

» Talk with your Drag Specialties rep for details, and get more information in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

Performance Machine’s 4-Piston Integrated Rear Caliper for 20182022 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Softails is a sleek upgrade over the stock caliper in both form and function.

Performance Machine’s Mid Controls for Harley-Davidson Touring models increase cornering clearanceandputtheriderin a much more aggressive riding position.

FOOT CONTROLS

The

Fancy Footwork Foot Controls with Style

The philosophy at Kodlin USA is that parts should look just as great as they perform. Sure, foot controls serve a functional purpose, but that doesn’t mean they have to look like it. The new Kodlin Trackboard collection proves that.

The full collection includes Trackboards for HarleyDavidson Touring models, Mini Trackboards, a brake pedal pad, a shifter peg and splined adaptors for the mini boards.

The Kodlin Trackboards for Harley-Davidson Touring models lead this new collection. The matching Trackboards, brake pedal pad and shifter peg mean riders can have perfectly coordinated foot controls.

The Trackboards and brake pedal pad will work with all 1980-2022 Touring models, meaning they’re a great way to give an old bike an updated look, and they lend a custom touch to modern bikes. The shifter peg will work with all Harley models that use a traditional-style 5/16NF screw-in toe peg.

Kodlin also offers Mini Trackboards. While the Trackboard for Touring models measures 15¾-inches long, the mini Trackboards are a significantly smaller four inches in length. However, they are 1½ inches wider than their larger counterparts, so there is still plenty of surface area for riders to comfortably rest their feet.

The Mini Trackboards are a versatile option. They can be used on a Touring bike as a passenger option to match

the design of the floorboards, pegs and pads or they can serve as foot pegs on a variety of Harley models thanks to a trio of splined adapters.

The splined adaptors available from Kodlin USA will allow the Mini Trackboards to fit a lot of Harley models, including Softails, Livewire, Pan America, Sportster S and other models.

Both versions of the Trackboards as well as the brake pedal pad and shifter peg are CNC-machined from billet aluminum. This keeps the parts extremely lightweight, making them not just a style upgrade from stock, but a performance upgrade, too. Everything is black anodized for a sleek look and the durability that foot controls need. Kodlin USA includes the installation hardware, too, so there’s no need to go hunting for additional bits and pieces to make the swap.

It’s significant that Kodlin USA has introduced a collection focused on Touring models. The U.S. division of the German company started in 2020 by focusing on parts for Milwaukee-Eight Softails and in the lighting category. These days, however, Kodlin USA has significantly expanded and now offers parts for Touring models, the Sportster S and the Pan America, amongst other models. ■

» Have a talk with your Drag rep to get more details about the Kodlin Trackboards collection. You can find all of the brand’s products in both the FatBook, the OldBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

The new Kodlin Trackboard collection for Harley-Davidson Touring models features a range of foot controls that not only look extremely stylish, but perform well under hard riding.

The Trackboards and brake pedal pad will work with all 1980-2022 Touring models, meaning they’re a great way to give an old bike an updated look.

Mini Trackboards can serve as passenger pegs on Touring bikes, or work well as the main rider pegs on a variety of Harley-Davidson models, including this Sportster S.

EXHAUSTS

Dyna Roar New Exhaust Options for Dynas

Both the popular Ripper 2-into-1 header and the Road Rage 3 2-into-1 header are now available for Dyna fitments. Both systems feature stepped 1¾-inch into 17/8-inch head pipes, a setup that is designed to derive maximum performance for an exhaust that does everything right – looks, sound and power. The stainless-steel heat shields provide full coverage for the headers.

Both the Ripper and Road Rage 3 go great with the Bassani Superbike muffler. This muffler was recently introduced for the Low Rider ST, and it is already a popular choice for that model. Now, thanks to the new fitments for the Ripper and Road Rage 3 headers, the Superbike muffler can amp up the look and sound of Dynas, too.

The Superbike muffler features a 4-inch stainless steel straight can. This is a nononsense muffler that is all about making power and churning out an aggressive exhaust note. Of course, simplicity doesn’t mean aesthetics weren’t taken into consideration when it came to the design. The Superbike muffler is sleek and attractive, giving a clean, modern look to any Dyna.

The fresh, fierce sound of the Superbike muffler is thanks to an all-new conical baffle. The muffler includes a removable end cap that is designed to look like it was welded on, and the O2 bungs have 18mm adapters to allow tuning.

At Bassani, designing a new exhaust is about more than coming up with a fresh look. It’s also about creating a distinctive roar to give the exhaust a unique sound. Bassani has long been a go-to brand for Harley-Davidson Dyna riders who want a great 2-into-1 exhaust system.

Now, there are two new 2-into-1 headers for Dynas as well as the coordinating Superbike muffler, giving Dyna riders more choices than ever for how they want their bike to look and sound.

Bassani takes great pride in producing beautiful, handcrafted exhaust systems, and these new options are no exception to that. At Bassani, everything is TIG welded by hand for a true craftsman finish, and both the full systems and mufflers are all made in the USA. When a customer puts a Bassani exhaust on their bike, they know they are getting a quality system.

In addition to exhaust options for Dynas, there are also plenty of exhausts for other Harley models, as well as Indians and other brands. ■

» Talk to your Drag rep to learn more about the quality and sound of Bassani exhausts. You can also find all of the designs and fitments in the FatBook, the OldBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

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

Bassani’s popular Ripper 2-into-1 header and Road Rage 3 2-into-1 header are now available for Harley-Davidson Dyna fitments. Both look great with the Superbike muffler, which adds an aggressive look to an aggressive exhaust.

Lighting the Way

Celebrating 20 Years of High-Tech Lights

This past Christmas Eve was even more of a special occasion than usual for the team at Custom Dynamics. On that day back in 2002, someone doing some online shopping became the company’s first customer.

Custom Dynamics has now been “Lighting the Way for 20 Years,” as the anniversary slogan says. It’s hard to imagine those early days, when the website was a basic, DIY design done by company founder Dave Pribula at his home office in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Before long, Dave was heading up a retail location and a team of employees, all dedicated to high-quality LED motorcycle lighting. Today, Custom Dynamics is still focused on designing high-quality, high-tech lighting products for motorcycles. What has changed is the size of the company – now based in Youngsville, North Carolina, Custom Dynamics has a 22,000 square-foot headquarters.

Dave might have designed that original Custom Dynamics website, but he’s actually an electrical engineer, and he used to design everything himself. Now, an entire team of in-house engineers designs the products.

Among those products are the ones found in the popular and innovative ProBEAM LED line. Introduced in 2018, these lighting solutions include cutting-edge LED light pipe products. Light pipes provide a constant line of color, rather than a row of individual LED bulbs, for a smooth, streamlined look.

While Custom Dynamics is celebrating its 20th anniversary, the company will also celebrate its 12th year in the FatBook After teaming up with Drag Specialties in 2010, Custom Dynamics products were available at a national level for the first time. Riders could simply walk into their local dealership and find Custom Dynamics lighting solutions.

It takes more than good products to sustain a high level of success. Custom Dynamics prides itself on providing outstanding customer service, too. Members of the customer service team and technical support staff are on hand to help both dealers and customers via phone, e-mail, web chat or an online request form.

Part of that great customer support is the Custom Dynamics lifetime warranty that covers all Custom Dynamics LED products and electrical modules. When a customer or dealer has a warranty claim, they can ship the product back to Custom Dynamics or submit

for evaluation. Claims are often processed on the same business day, so high-volume dealers can pull from their stock to get their customer squared away, knowing the replacement part will be on its way soon. ■

» Talk to your Drag rep to learn more about Custom Dynamics or to connect with the Custom Dynamics national sales team for insight and assistance. Find all Custom Dynamics products in the FatBook, the OldBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

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It’s been 20 years since Custom Dynamics first launched its LED motorcycle lighting. Now founder Dave Pribula oversees a company with a team of in-house engineers, a strong customer service department and a robust lineup of high-tech lighting products.

With Custom Dynamics’ extensive lineup of LED lighting, your customers can outfit their Harley-Davidsons with a range of products designed to improve visibility.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Riding Right Street-Legal Performance Products

When it comes to giving your V-Twin customers the style and performance they want, all while staying on the right side of emissions laws, S&S Cycle has a big catalog of streetlegal performance exhaust systems and intakes that are a great option.

Why are many performance parts considered off limits? Although sound can be an issue, it’s mostly state and federal emissions laws that affect those go-fast parts and accessories. With S&S Cycle’s product line, the days of “Off-road Use Only” workarounds are in the past. Does this mean the end of the fun? Are riders now stuck with boring stock motorcycles? Absolutely not.

Take a glance over at the automotive space and you’ll regularly see high horsepower machines coming right from the factory and a thriving aftermarket that has a clear understanding of how to make power without deleting critical emissions components. Within the powersports aftermarket, S&S Cycle has taken a similar approach and is not afraid to build a high flow intake or exhaust system that meets state and federal emissions regulations.

This includes full exhaust systems like the El Dorado, Sidewinder, Superstreet, and Diamondback 2-into-1 systems for Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring models, as well as Stealth Air Cleaner Kits and even S&S’s oversize manifold kit. With those parts combined, your M-8 customers can add customization and power improvements, and keep things compliant.

When it comes to street-legal performance, S&S Cycle has a large catalog of exhausts and air intakes that are 50-state approved for emissions products.

Now if it’s street legal, doesn’t that mean it won’t really improve performance? As with all things S&S, if it doesn’t make power, it doesn’t get sold. With all the effort that goes into getting CARB-approval for its parts, S&S puts even more effort into making sure the exhausts and intakes still flow more, and make more power.

So rather than using off-the-shelf emissions parts, S&S designed its own high-flow catalytic convertor and dB reducer to ensure the components were optimized for performance. That’s on top of CNC-bent tubing, stepped header diameters, contoured transitions, and all the other power secrets for which S&S is famous.

S&S’s Stealth Air Cleaner Kits are a great complement to its exhausts, and many of them are 50-state legal. The Stealth kits feature a washable and reusable filter element that offers more surface area, and radiused inlet streamline airflow into the engine for more power and better throttle response. Your clients can finish the Stealth kit off with one of many S&S’s stylish covers to complete the project. The Air Stinger is a fan favorite.

Being on the right side of the law doesn’t mean forfeiting performance. With S&S, your customers have access to a huge selection of premium performance parts that are 50-state approved. ■

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

Also Available in Black

The Diamondback begins with a stepped header for maximum flow and a merged collector specifically engineered to prevent exhaust gas reversion, this system wraps up with a 4” full stainless muffler that ends before the rear axle. Diamondback is not for your

Daddy’s bagger, but purpose built to make big power and sound, excellent cornering clearance and just the right look. Clearanced for tall shocks and available in brushed stainless or Guardian Black.

WIRING SOLUTIONS

Custom Current

Wiring Solutions for Harley-Davidson Models

The vast potential to create something entirely unique has fueled the fire of custom V-Twin motorcycle builders and enthusiasts for decades. This is exactly how NAMZ Custom Cycle Products became a trusted expert in motorcycle wiring solutions and other custom accessories, catching the attention of fellow V-Twin enthusiasts with a steel-braided harness more than two decades ago.

Since then, NAMZ has built an impressive collection of V-Twin wiring, lighting and other products, all designed and built with the same commitment to passion and quality. Custom builds, OEM rebuilds, or even just repairs can range from vintage classic models running with minimal electronics up to modern machines loaded with the latest in technology.

The more technology being utilized in these machines, the more wiring and connectors each bike relies on to function properly. This is where some of NAMZ most recent products come into play. Understanding the critical nature of these items, NAMZ offers extremely reliable quality with OEM fitment and compatibility in all its connector kits and pigtails.

Fuel systems on modern Harley-Davidson machines work in conjunction with the Engine Control Module, comprised of a series of sensors, connectors and wiring harnesses. Whether your customers are going full custom or implementing updates or repairs, NAMZ now offers pigtails for OEM fuel induction modules and throttle bodies for 2008 – 2016 Dresser models, as well as for TMAP sensors for both 2007 – 2017 models, 2017-and-up Milwaukee-Eight models, and even rear fuel injector connectors. Each pigtail from NAMZ comes with color matching, 15-inch-long wire crimped and installed, and the wires are pre-stripped and supplied with 3/16-inch heat shrink.

NAMZ has a duo of sleek AM/FM antennas that are plug-and-play for any Harley-Davidson model with existing audio antennas.

MAP sensors are critical to smooth and efficient engine operation as they are key in providing input for proper fuel delivery. Beyond pigtails, NAMZ also offers TMAP sensor connector kits for these important components covering 2007 -2017 models and 2017-and-up models. Each sensor connector kit includes wire seals and terminals and is built in a connector configuration for direct OEM fitment.

What good would fuel data input be without fuel delivery, which is why NAMZ also covers rear fuel injector connectors complete with terminals, wire seals and secondary locks for 2017-and-up models.

NAMZ covers more than just engine system electronics, proudly offering a wide range of Harley-Davidson riders sleek AM/FM antenna options. Available in both black rubber and aluminum/carbon fiber construction, these antennas are completely plug-and-play for any Harley models with existing audio antennas. NAMZ knows it’s the small details like these make builds complete! ■

» For complete details on these products and more from NAMZ, talk with your Drag rep and check out the FatBook, the OldBook and www.dragspecialties.com.

NAMZ offers extremely reliable quality with OEM fitment and compatibility in all of its connector kits and pigtails. The kits will work with a range of Harley-Davidson models.

Big Power, Small Package

Introducing the Tornado Turbo Kit

Nick Trask has been turbocharging HarleyDavidsons for 23 years. In 2003 he started producing kits for the V-Rod, and soon after, for Dyna, Touring and Softail models, and began selling them and installing them at the biggest motorcycle rallies in the world. Now, Trask Performance is excited to be offering the Tornado Turbo Kit exclusively to all Drag Specialties dealers.

For horsepower junkies looking to add 30 percent to 50 percent bolt-on power to their performance builds, the Tornado Turbo Kit is a perfect solution. As tested on a new Harley-Davidson Softail ST with a bone stock 117˝, the Turbo Kit achieved a 57 percent increase in horsepower and 35 percent increase in torque, while running a modest 8 pounds of boost on 91 octane pump gas. This equates to a healthy 142 horsepower and a solid 147 foot-pounds of torque, all from a completely bolt-on kit.

Other than the obvious power increase, by installing the turbo kit, a proper tuner and dyno tuning the bike, your customers get a great bang for their buck when upgrading a stock motorcycle. For roughly the same price as a 131-inch crate engine, they can achieve more power while saving money by not having to upgrade the exhaust and air cleaner. Plus, because the kit is a bolt-on unit, they can always transfer it to another Milwaukee-Eight equipped bike if and when they upgrade. Installation should take 8 to 10 hours the first time for an experienced technician.

The Tornado Turbo Kit is designed specifically for the M-8 platform. It can be installed on any M8 equipped Softail or

Touring bike with the 107-inch, 114-inch or 117-inch motor, as long as it is not also equipped with the Twin-Cooled System. (The kit will not fit with lower fairings installed)

The Tornado Turbo Kit is built using stainless-steel tubing and comes in two finishes, Brushed Stainless and Black. The stainless tubing excels at dissipating the heat over other materials, and the black version’s ceramic coating is a popular finish for racing and other high-performance components.

The kits include all the components needed for installation. The list includes: spark plugs, injectors, a handlebar mounted boost gauge, turbo cam cover, plenum, two bar map sensor, turbo, stainless steel pipe kit, and all the necessary hardware and bracketry.

The kits also include video install instructions and Thundermax tune files specifically built for the stock displacement M-8 engines. The Thundermax ECU is the preferred tuning solution for all of the Trask Turbo Kits because it can read and make changes to the air fuel mixture in real time, which is important when applying boost to the motor.

For customers looking for big power in a single package, the Tornado Turbo Kit is a great choice. The rideability, reliability additional power and that turbo whistle will have your customers standing out in the crowd. ■

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

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

Horsepower junkies unite! Trask Performance’s Tornado Turbo Kit is now available through Drag Specialties.

The Trask Tornado Turbo Kit is a great bang-for-their-buck performance upgrade for your customers. The bolt-on kit cranks out a healthy 142 horsepower and a solid 147 foot-pounds of torque on a new HarleyDavidson Softail ST with a bone stock 117˝.

WINDSHIELDS

Overwhelming Colorfast Tinted Flare

Windshields that Pop

Several years ago, custom bike painter Shannon Pranschke, working out of Gjerde Production Paint, approached Brian Klock to see if Klock Werks could tint one of its popular Flare™ windshields to match the color on a custom Bagger he built for himself. The bike had a green color theme, so that was Pranschke’s color of choice so Brian gave it a thumbs up and said, “We can try it out of acrylic.” The first time Pranschke posted photos on Instagram, phones at Gjerde’s paint shop and at Klock Werks started ringing. However, Klock Werks wasn’t in a suitable position to market color-tinted Flare windshields – yet.

A couple years later there was another conversation about a tinted Flare, this time from Brian’s friend Ray Drea, a retired Harley-Davidson design expert who happened to be prepping his new Road Glide for Sturgis. Drea added Klock’s orange tint to his black FLT’s Flare windshield, and the color gave a discernible pop to the build.

For the 2022 Daytona Bike Week, Klock Werks sent a few influencers new tinted samples of the new Ice Kolor Flare windshields to try out. Jeremy Seanor of Lucky Strike Designs and Kyle Bertsch of Forever Rad built a lime green

Road Glide owned by Ben Mace using Ice Kolor. And after Ben posted photos on Instagram, people again took notice.

“That started the fire, and production began,” recalled Klock. Soon a new Ice Kolor Flare series to fit most Harley-Davidson Touring models appeared, and those new color-tinted windshields are available now through Drag Specialties.

The Ice name comes from the various hues the colors create based on light and shadows. Think of adding food coloring to ice and then shining a flashlight on it. Each color tint creates its hue based on the bike’s paint and chrome. Klock Werks’ Ice series is available in Red, Blue, Green, Yellow and Orange for the heavyweight Harley Touring models.

Perhaps the Ice Kolor tint’s most striking feature is found in the windshield’s edges where the tint color becomes more intense due to the colorful light wave’s refraction through the acrylic material. The edge practically glows, as if to emphasize the custom color even more.

As noted, the Ice Kolor Flare windshields share the same basic shape, form and performance as the original Klock Werks Flare windshield. But, because the tinting formula is not conducive to the original Flare’s polycarbonate composition, the new Ice Kolor Flare is molded using acrylic, which is more resilient for this kind of custom treatment.

Klock Werks’ new line of Ice Kolor Flare windshields is sure to win over a new group of custom Bagger owners. Stop in with the Klock Werks crew at the Louisville NVP to check out the lineup and get information about the latest and greatest. ■

» Talk with your Drag Specialties rep for details, and check out the FatBook and www.dragspecialties.com.

The new Klock Werks Ice Kolor Flare windshields add a new twist on a popular product, and make a slamming impact to any custom V-Twin build in the process.

The Ice Kolor Flare lineup comes in a veritable rainbow of tints, each one designed to provide maximum style to your customers’ motorcycles.

Belt Drive for the Classics

Primary Upgrades for Knuckles, Pans and Shovelheads

Let your Vintage Harley-Davidson customers know that BDL has a big lineup of belt-drive primary kits for Knuckleheads, Panheads and Shovelheads. They’re for bikes from 1936 up to the last years of the Shovel.

Vintage Harley-Davidsons never go out of fashion or favor. Whether that bike’s going to be a faithfully done cosmetic restoration of an original with some modern hardware sprinkled in or a full-on hot-rod, more often than not there’s a belt-drive primary on the build list.

Hidden behind covers where appropriate or proudly spinning in the breeze when that’s the desired vibe, belt drives are the connoisseur’s touch. Naturally, BDL has beltdrive primary kits for all those Knuckleheads, Panheads and Shovelheads, bikes from the 1936 model years clear through to the last years of the Shovel.

Direct bolt-ons, all these drives adapt the stock Harley clutch right into the new BDL basket and there are plenty of gearing choices for all of this. The kits for the Knuckles, Pans and Shovels all come with a tooth-count in the part number, a 61-39 for instance. The larger number will denote the tooth-count on the basket, the smaller number refers to the front pulley.

Additionally – and ensuring a really easy conversion –there are packages specifically for kickstart bikes, kits for electric-start models, and for the early-bike kits there are belt-drive systems for the tapered engine-sprocket shaft models. There are also bolt-on kits for the splined enginesprocket bikes. Getting it right couldn’t be easier.

Primary upgrades for those venerable oldies from Milwaukee don’t stop with just these smooth running, quiet and low-maintenance early-application belt-drive kits. BDL’s CC-100-S Competitor Clutch package can also be included. A serious step-up all by itself, Competitor Clutch kits feature nine coil springs and shoulder bolts so riders can choose to use either six or nine spring/bolt combinations depending upon the need for pressure plate adjustment, clutch pack pressure and clutch lever pull.

There’s also a large, double-row hub bearing for maximum strength and a non-floating basket assembly that results in smoother clutch operation and positive adjustments. The Competitor’s polished-aluminum pressure plate adds a custom look for the open-belt installations, and the clutch plates are BDL’s race-proven aramid fiber. Installation of all this involves nothing more than a simple press-fit into one of those new BDL early-clutch baskets, or the OEM original, for that matter.

Drag Specialties has all of this, all the belt-drive primary upgrades in all the early-Harley applications, and all the CC-100-S Competitor Clutch packages to go with them. ■

» Talk with your Drag rep for details, and check them out in the OldBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

BDL’s Competitor Clutch is a serious upgrade over the stock unit, providing excellent, smooth clutch engagement and a range of adjustments.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Products for Improved Handling Pure Bagger Performance

Harley-Davidson’s FLT was born a Touring bike, but recently many FLT owners have chosen to convert their half-ton motorcycles to sportbikes. What gives?

Part of the answer rests in the growing interest in Bagger racing thanks to the popularity of the Bagger Racing League and King of the Baggers series. The competition on the race track, often at fever-pitch levels, feeds a performance trend that’s spreading like wildfire among Big Twin owners.

Fact is, Bagger racing has given rise to Performance Baggers, a whole new custom-bike genre. This, in turn, has led to some of the most innovative and exciting products to hit the motorcycle touring and cruising aftermarket. Among them are Arlen Ness’ new range of mid-controls, risers, triple tree kits, fork legs and more – all engineered specifically for late-model FLTs and the Performance Bagger crowd.

SPEED LINER AND DEEP CUT

Ness Products’ foot control kits include a brake arm, inner shift lever, shift rod, and either a solo or heel/toe shift lever for 2008-2022 FLT Touring models. Arlen Ness offers a brake arm adapter for FLT model years 2000-2007 so the complete control kits fit early models. Each foot control kit is CNC machined from billet aluminum and is available in the new Speedliner and Classic Deep Cut styles, with either black anodized or chrome plate finishes.

METHOD SERIES

When it comes to stabilizing the ride of a Touring motorcycle, the trick is to stabilize the front end, and that means installing Ness’s new Method® Triple Tree Kits. There are multiple triple tree options – Top Tree Only, Complete Triple Tree, and plus-2-inch Drop Triple Tree for increasing height and stability to the front end.

Each Method tree allows the use Method risers or T-Bar handlebars for 2015-later Road Glide models. An innovative ignition switch design retains the factory ignition switch or relocates it for a custom look. This ignition switch cover option is recommended when keeping the OEM ignition switch location, fully covering the factory ignition assembly for a finished custom look that also retains the all-important fork lock function.

The Method Riser design relocates factory gauges to the riser top clamp to ensure a clear view of 2014-later FLTR navigation screens and gauges. In addition, the new Method Fork legs feature a performance design with an integrated fork brace. Like the rest of the line, these forks add stability and style to all 2014-up FLT Touring model front ends. ■ »

CUSTOM MID CONTROL KITS

Custom Mid Control Kits replace the factory forward controls to give 2009-2022 FLT Performance Baggers increased cornering clearance. The Bagger mid controls install using the frame’s factory mounting locations (not the engine) so there’s less vibration to the rider’s feet. Each kit features CNC bent steel mounts and machined billet shift/brake control arms for durability and style. The bolt-on design works with factory exhaust/header, plus many aftermarket exhaust systems.

Custom Mid Controls

Method Triple Tree kit

Put Your Hands Up Handlebar Risers for Harleys

The latest in the long list of Todd’s Cycle products available through Drag Specialties is a new collection of handlebar risers. They are a simple way to improve both the riding position and the look of the front end.

Some companies need no introduction, and Todd’s Cycle is one of them. Custom bike builder and fabricator Todd Silicato has been an integral part of the V-Twin scene for a long time now, and the company carrying his name continues to produce highquality parts to quickly customize the look of a V-Twin.

The latest in the long list of Todd’s Cycle products available through Drag Specialties is a new collection of handlebar risers. Designed to work with any Harley-Davidson model with 3½-inch on-center risers, these handlebar risers are a simple way to improve both the riding position and the look of the front end.

The risers are manufactured from billet aluminum, which makes them extremely strong yet light. Even the tallest of the risers will stand steady, meaning the rider won’t experience any flex. The riding experience will be smooth and predictable, as it should be.

Customers have a number of choices when it comes to these handlebar risers. The first step is to determine which clamping option is right: 1 inch or 11/8 inch. From there, customers can go for a rise of 6 inches, 8 inches or 10 inches. Finish options include both chrome and black. And, yes, there is one more choice to make – the risers come in both straight and pullback designs.

Todd’s Cycle handlebar risers are all manufactured in the USA, and fans of the brand will appreciate the logo engraved into the risers.

Along with the handlebar risers, there are plenty of other Todd’s Cycle products that help take a Harley from blah to bold. The risers pair great with a set of Todd’s Cycle handlebars. Like the risers, there are many options to choose from when it comes to handlebars.

There are low-profile options like the café racer style of the Speed Down or the motocross-inspired Moto 2.0. On the opposite end of the height spectrum is the 17-inchtall 1¼-inch Touring handlebar. Of course, there is every height imaginable in between those options, so riders can get exactly the height and style combination they want. From there, customers can add Todd’s Cycle grips and mirrors, too, to create a true custom look.

Todd’s Cycle got its start in 1992 in Huntington Beach, California, and Todd’s designs still show off old-school craftsmanship produced with the latest technology. The results are parts that both look and perform great. ■

» Talk to your Drag rep to learn more about handlebar risers and other products from Todd’s Cycle. You can find all the options in the FatBook, the OldBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

INSTALLATION KITS

Handlebar Swaps Made Easy

Kits That Cover a Range of Bar Upgrades

When it’s time for your customers to swap out their stock bars for a custom handlebar setup, Magnum Shielding has them covered with a lineup of easy-to-use installation kits. The kits cover Harley-Davidson models from 1996 to current, and Indian models going back to 2015. What really sets Magnum apart is its vast selection of sizes, colors and kit configurations.

Magnum kits fit a wide range of bar heights, from 10 inches to 20 inches, and come in six different color finishes. The range includes Sterling Chromite, Black Pearl, and KARBONFIBR in the braided Signature series, and braided stainless steel, black vinyl with black chrome-plated or highly polished chrome fittings in the economical XR series.

Each kit includes everything for a handlebar replacement – FMVSS-106 compliant DOT brake lines, a clutch cable or hydraulic clutch line, copper crush washers and hardware, any necessary adapters, throttle/idle cables or plug-andplay throttle-by-wire and wiring extensions.

While excellent quality and great fitment is universal across all of Magnum’s product offerings, the question remains: Which kit best fits someone’s needs and budget? Some customers want a complete matching kit with braided lower brake lines, and a fully braided lower clutch and chrome adjuster. Then, there are those who want

to spare the expense of replacing the lower brake line, which isn’t always necessary to change bars, by selecting a kit that reuses the existing lower.

Owners of 2018-current Softail, or 2021-current Touring models have the additional option of a Quick Connect kit. Magnum’s patent-pending Quick Connect upper clutch cables replace the OE upper cable section with a new stock or alternative length cable, providing an easy-toinstall quick connection to the existing lower cable.

This avoids the time-consuming hassle of draining the transmission, removing its cover, and possibly the exhaust system, just to replace the clutch cable. Replacement costs are further reduced by utilizing the existing plastic adjuster cover and connector body components of the OE cable.

These cables are designed to make life easy for the installer as well by featuring improvements to the adjuster assembly, which incorporates a sturdy and easy-to-adjust threaded metal cable adjuster to replace the OE plastic clip that’s prone to breaking. Quick Connect kits are available with a lower brake line or without – providing the bare minimum necessary to change the handlebars. ■

» Talk with your Drag Specialties rep for more details on Magnum’s handlebar installation kits, and learn more in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

One of Magnum’s four kit configurations includes a Quick Connect Clutch cable, an upper brake line and wiring extensions.

Another handlebar installation kit comes with a full clutch cable, upper brake line, lower brake line and wiring extensions.

Twin Cam Kits Forged Pistons that

Pack a Punch

JE’s Twin Cam pistons start life as a solid puck of 2618 aluminum that’s forged and machined into a final product. The 2618 alloy offers the ultimate balance of high strength and low weight, and JE integrates key technologies into each piston to optimize performance and durability. That includes a special accumulator groove above the second piston ring, which helps reduce ring flutter and achieves a better seal against the cylinder bore.

High mileage or a need for more power – both scenarios may call for a fresh set of pistons. JE Pistons has your Harley-Davidson Twin Cam customers covered with a vast assortment of replacement pistons for the 1996 through 2014 95-inch and 98-inch engines, plus the 2007 through 2015 107-inch engines. All of JE’s kits are designed and manufactured in the USA, and most are available in higher compression ratios so that each power stroke packs a more powerful punch.

To make life easier for your technicians and customers, JE’s Twin Cam piston kits come with all the hardware needed for installation. That includes a pair of forged pistons, two sets or premium piston rings, a set of wrist pins, and circlips.

Whether your customers are doing a simple piston upgrade or building a fire-breathing monster, JE Pistons has options. Plus, with a history in racing going back to 1947, JE Pistons is a leader in high-performance pistons. ■

» For more details on these Twin Cam kits and JE’s many other piston kits for your customers’ Harleys, reach out to your Drag Specialties sales rep and check out the FatBook.

• Designed, forged, and machined 100% in the USA

• Forged 2618-T6 aluminum provides strength and durability

• Purpose-designed skirt profiles engineered for lasting performance in Harley Twin Cam engines

• Improved ring seal & consistent power with accumulator groove

• Various compression ratio and displacement combinations to serve almost any build

• All JE V-twin piston kits include pistons, rings, pins, and locks in a single kit

JE Pistons has are variety of replacement pistons for Harley-Davidson Twin Cam models.

CUSTOM BRAKES

Personalized Braking A New Way to Build Custom Brakes

Galfer USA is introducing a new program that will allow dealers to order custom brake rotors with an expanded line of color options for carriers and buttons. Galfer USA recognizes that the demand from customers to customize their floating rotors with colors has grown and is responding to that growing market segment.

With the new custom rotor order form, the customer and the dealer can build out the desired rotor on a simple order form and submit it to the special-order desk to have it built. This program puts the order and sale in the Drag rep’s hands.

With Galfer’s new custom brake rotor program, your customers can build a floating brake disc to match their bikes.

“We’ve seen the demand for custom color carriers and buttons grow over the last several years and felt the time was right to introduce even more color options,” says Mark Crookston, who is Galfer USA’s dedicated in-house

manager for all things LeMans Corporation. “We had the public vote on the color choices via social media, and the feedback was very positive, so now we have a popular palette of colors that the public wants. Now the customer can get a color-personalized performance brake rotor.”

This new style of ordering custom brake rotors shows Galfer’s continuous commitment to the V-Twin market. The colors are: Magenta, Gold, Blue, Green, Red, Black, Dark Purple, Orange, Bright Blue, Silver and Gun Metal Grey. ■

» For more information and to see the new color choices, talk to your Drag rep or stop by the Galfer booth at NVP. Find Galfer braking products in the FatBook, the OldBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

More Flow, More Go!

Complete Camchest Kits

Harley-Davidson did a decent job with the oil pump and associated components on the Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight engines, but the aftermarket can always find room for improvement. And, when it comes to optimizing the oiling system on Harleys, Feuling has camchest kits that upgrade all critical components for improved reliability and performance.

These kits include everything from the oil pump, camplate, bearings, gaskets, seals, hardware, lifters, and yes, of course the *cams. Installing a complete kit ensures the individual parts not only work together, but function in total harmony. The result is more oil pressure and volume, as well as cooler oil temperatures. That all translates to a smoother running, more powerful and reliable engine. In fact, Feuling’s own dyno tests show up

to 2 horsepower and 2 foot-pounds of torque gained from adding their high-performance oil-pump kits. Offered for the Twin Cam and M-8 engines, Feuling has several stages of kits to choose from based on your customer’s budget and performance goals. The variety of available kits is impressive, but better still is the trouble-free nature of getting everything in one package. It takes the guesswork out of ordering and installing the components, so that the toughest question your customers have to deal with is which of Feuling’s awesome cam profiles they’re going to go with. ■

» To learn more about the applications and options, or to place an order, reach out to your Drag Specialties sales rep, and check out the FatBook and www.dragspecialties.com.

PARTS

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P R O P E R LY S I Z E D B R E AT H E R I N L E T S

M A X I M I Z E D B R E AT H E R V O L U M E

O P T I M A L D R A I N P O RT S I Z E / L O C AT I O N

Feuling has camchest kits that upgrade all critical oiling system components for improved reliability and performance.

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

Power in the USA BS Battery Now Available

Officially revealed during the North American NVP Product Expo Show in August, the French battery manufacturer BS Battery has started a new and exclusive partnership with LeMans Corporation in the USA.

Combining five years of strong collaboration with Parts Europe, BS Battery has now teamed up with Drag Specialties to support its dealers all over the country. Present in both OEM and OE supplier fields, BS Battery offers an extensive range of battery solutions and technologies – Lithium batteries, AGM Sealed Lead Acid batteries, AGM Maintenance Free batteries – for all applications. The lineup includes ATV, motorcycle, snowmobile, UTV, and snowmobile.

Passionate above all, the company has even designed a dedicated line for big V-Twin engines such as those in Harley Davidson models called SLA MAX. The line features reinforced cases and grid framework to reduce vibrations and provide riding comfort. There are also

specific terminals that facilitate the mounting without using spacers rings. They also showcase an advanced construction design to increase the capacity and enhance starting power.

With a focus on innovation, BS Battery also offers LITHIUM batteries with 12.8 Voltage, up to 560 CCA (A), with robust terminals, lighter weight (up to 70 percent lighter than lead acid batteries) and are equipped with a voltage indicator to check the state of charge at any time.

BS Battery has strong technical racing partnerships like with Fabio Quartararo (MotoGP World Champion), Yamaha GMT94 (World Superbike), Kawasaki Bud Racing (MXGP), Sherco Racing (Enduro GP, Hard Trial) and many others. This allows the company to test its products under extreme racing conditions, and help innovate its Lithium technology. ■

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

BS Battery’s SLA MAX battery line is designed specifically for big V-Twin motors.

A Handful of Riding Comfort

USA-Made Grips with Style and Function

Made in the USA means a lot to HarleyDavidson riders. It starts with the motorcycles they ride and continues right on to the parts and accessories they’ll add. And, with Avon Grips, they’ll get comfortable, functional and well styled grips with the satisfaction of knowing they’ve bought American, something proudly manufactured in the USA.

Avon Grips are made in Kingwood, Texas, a suburb just north of Houston. Inside a 45,000 square-foot facility, Avon designs, develops and manufactures more than 1,000 sets of motorcycle hand grips each-and-every workday, a significant portion of that output aimed right at the Harley-Davidson market. Timelessly styled grips, they feature a special blend of soft, yet durable, Kraton Rubber – also made in the USA.

Most Avon Grips models – and there are quite a few finishes and styles from which to choose – use Avon’s Custom Contour Core Bar to form the ergonomicallycomfortable padded hand grip. They’re a popular pick in all the available styles and finishes. The equally popular

Avon Air Cushion hand grips use an Air Cushion Core Bar. These grips incorporate actual air pockets formed inside each hand grip, air pockets that help dampen vibration to the rider’s hands and minimize what Avon describes as that annoying “tingle” felt during long rides. ■

» Talk with you Drag Specialties rep for details, and learn more in the FatBook, the OldBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

Avon Grips manufactures its products right here in the USA. The company’s grips add plenty of style and comfort for your customers’ motorcycles.

BATTERY ACCESSORIES Get Connected! Premium Battery Cables and Accessories

bike. These are perfect for readying new vehicles for battery maintenance or placement on a parts counter.

Bulk options include the Drag Specialties branded O-01Dx20 JAR (or the O-01Dx120 that is a 6-pack of JARs.

OptiMate branded O-01NJAR (3807-0540), O-01NJARx6 and the O-01BOX of 100 with the innovative ¼ inch – 5/16 inch dual-ring system allows for fitment to any powersport battery.

TecMate offers an extensive range of premium cables and adapters that make battery charging and maintenance a snap.

OptiMate’s waterproof fused battery leads are considered among the premium leads in the industry, made with SPT-2W cable, with the “W” signifying a cold weather use -40°F rating, and with “SPT-2” signifying thick protective insulation recommended for on-vehicle use. The SAE twopin connector includes a silicon rubber sealing system that protect against ingress of dirt and water. The SAE connector body has zip-tie slits that allow for easy attachment on a

OptiMate’s O-124 smart battery lead makes it easy to know when it is time to charge; one of four LEDs flash every three seconds to indicate the charge level of the 12V lead-acid battery. It is available in bulk as a JAR of 20.

Some motorcycles will benefit from fitting a SAE socket that will neaten up charging access. OptiMate’s SAE-toSAE panel mount sockets include O-40 with 40 inches of cable and the O-40s with 6 inches of cable. Both mount to a 23/32-inch diameter hole. ■

» Talk with your Drag Specialties rep for details, and learn more in the Tire & Service catalog and at www.dragspecialties.com.

TecMate offers an extensive range of OptiMate premium cables and adapters that make battery charging and maintenance a snap.

Be Flexible Comfortable, Durable Riding Glasses

Riding gear has to be tough, and eyewear is no exception. Forceflex riding glasses are both tough and flexible, making them ideal for riders who want eyewear that is as comfortable as it is durable.

The Forceflex FF4 and FF5 glasses feature patented flexible technology, which absorbs impacts better and allows the Forceflex frames to bend instead of break. The lightweight frames are designed to eliminate pressure points, and they automatically adjust to any head size for a more secure fit. Those features combined with the flexibility allow Forceflex glasses to be comfortable on even the longest of rides.

Forceflex lenses feature TXS Optics for zero distortion across the entire lens. The lenses are infused with Intrablock to permanently block all UVA, UVB and UVC rays. An anti-fog, anti-scratch coating tops off the lenses.

The Forceflex FF4 glasses include a removable vented, molded foam frame-liner for both comfort and reduced wind turbulence. These ultra-light glasses are rimless and have a wraparound style.

Forceflex

Riders who want a more traditional look can opt for the Forceflex FF5 glasses, which have rectangular lenses and sleek styling.

Forceflex glasses are actually derived from the first flexible swim goggles. The company that invented flexible goggles has become a powerhouse in the eyewear industry, and flexible glasses like the Forceflex are just one of many innovations that have earned the company awards and accolades worldwide. Forceflex riding glasses are available with clear or tinted lenses, and the frames are offered in different color combinations. ■

» Talk to your Drag rep to learn more about Forceflex glasses and find them in the Helmet & Apparel catalog, and at www.dragspecialties.com.

FF5 glasses are designed to bend instead of break.

Every rider has been there. Out on some long, lonely stretch of road and not a turnoff or gas station in sight. The fuel gauge is bouncing around “Empty” and the bike’s already running in Reserve. It’s crunch time, feathering the throttle in hopes of coaxing every last mile out of the fumes left in the tank. A full REDA Gas Can in the saddlebag, maybe even two with one in each bag, will take away all that worry.

Designed specifically for Harley-Davidson saddlebags, they’re shaped to fit perfectly in that back, hard-to-reach spot inside and each REDA Gas Can holds a gallon of gas. Plenty enough to put a customer’s mind at ease knowing they’re not going to end up on the side of the road with a thumb in the air.

REDA Gas Cans are cheap insurance against getting stranded out on the highway. They’re tough and EPA and CARB certified. The cans are made from high-quality materials, they’re built to last and they’re 100 percent vapor-proof and spill-proof, eliminating any concern about fumes or spilled gas in the saddlebag,

Riders might not need to pack along a REDA Gas Can every time they take a Harley out for a spin. However, when it’s a long-distance run in the offing having that extra gallon or two of gas along for the ride can significantly boost the confidence level of getting there without a hitch. ■

» REDA Gas Cans are available at Drag Specialties. Talk with your Drag rep for details and find them in the Tire & Service catalog and at www.dragspecialties.com.

The REDA Gas Can holds 1 gallon and is designed to fit snugly inside a Harley-Davidson saddlebag.

Detailing That Lasts Carbon Compounded to Shine and Protect

rdinary spray-on detailers are great –to a point. With a lot of silicone in their formulas you can wipe them on and everything looks bright and shiny. For a while. After as little as an hour in the sun UV rays will have evaporated that detailer off and if that just-detailed surface gets wet there’s zero protection and the shine is gone.

Cycle Care’s C6 Detailer changes all that. More than a silicone-based detailer, C6 is infused with carbon, the hardest and strongest pure element known. C6 molecularly bonds to the surface its applied to, its organometallic, silicon-dioxide compound creating a permanent molecular bond to a vehicle’s surface to achieve maximum hardness, durability and a shine that lasts.

C6 won’t wash away or break down, its nanocarbon elements creating a singular-element coating that fills in all the imperfections of a factory clear coat adding extreme protection

Cycle Care’s C6 Detailer provides a high-gloss shine and durable, hydrophobic all-around protection.

against UV rays, acid rain, bird droppings, road salt, environmental pollutants, alkalies and solvents.

All this didn’t happen overnight. USA developed and manufactured, it took years of chemical research to create C6 Detailer’s protective coating. A C6 carbon-infused finish doesn’t degrade and wash away so the easily applied high-gloss shine and durable, hydrophobic all-around protection is there for the long haul. ■

» Talk with your Drag Specialties dealers for details, and learn more in the Tire & Service catalog and at www.dragspecialties.com.

BRAKE PADS

Performance Pads

The Easy Step to Better Braking

DPs even come standard in the loaded calipers from Arlen Ness, HHI and Performance Machine. For good reason. With DP pads the stopping distances get shorter, the feel is a lot more controlled, the pad’s ceramic heat shields guard against fade, there’s no squeal and because DP pads operate as cleanly as they do, there’s never any messy dust. All of this is combined with a service life of up to three times longer than OE.

These days performance is high on the list for plenty of Harley-Davidson riders. And the focus is all-around performance, upgraded braking included. That’s true whether it’s a traditional big-bike touring guy looking for the boost, or it’s a sportoriented rider or someone on a custom. Better braking goes a long way towards better riding and the quick, simple switch to DP Brake’s sintered pads can deliver that boost and then some. All of this is available for your customers at a cost-competitive price.

Applications cover every Harley-Davidson with OE disc brakes, and all the popular aftermarket calipers. In fact,

The easiest pick, and arguably most popular, are the DP Standards. Custom-formulated to deliver a significant improvement to any Harley-Davidson braking system, the performance is strong, clean, quiet and fade-free. Aggressive, sport-oriented riders would do well choosing the SDP pads, the Drag Specialties Premiums by DP, or even the RDP Racing pads (recommended for track use). All these pads come with an HH+ friction-material for a strong initial bite with consistent, powerful, controllable performance. ■

» Talk with your Drag Specialties rep for details and check out all the applications in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

DP Brakes has a range of brake pad options for your Harley-Davidson customers.

Staying Power

A Classic Seat That’s Still Cool

LePera Motorcycle Seats recently celebrated its 50th year in business. Some of the seat designs produced by LePera today have been around for almost as long, and they were designed by the late founder Bob LePera, Sr., making them a special part of the LePera lineup.

One of those seats is the Cherokee. Along with seats like the Baron and Signature Series, the Cherokee is an original seat design by Bob Senior that hasn’t changed all that much since its debut in the ’70s.

The Cherokee is a classic seat all around, and that includes its bobbed and chopped styling. The looks are definitely a hallmark of the decade when the seat was designed, and yet it is still just as cool today as it was then.

LePera produces Cherokee fitments for plenty of HarleyDavidson models, including Baggers, Dynas, FXRs, FXSTs, Milwaukee-Eights, and XLs.

The King/Queen design of the Cherokee seat means the driver has a deep seating area with ample lower back support. Both the driver and passenger benefit from

a wide seating area made from Marathon foam for a ride that is as comfortable as it is stylish.

In addition to the various fitments, the Cherokee is also available in different finishes, including smooth, pleated and diamond. The covers are double stitched with a bonded polyester thread for maximum durability.

Another thing that hasn’t changed at LePera is the classic construction. Each seat has a steel baseplate for a perfect fit. Carpeted on the bottom, the steel baseplate provides natural dampening but won’t scratch the bike. ■

» Talk to your Drag rep about the LePera Cherokee seat. Find all fitments in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

LePera’s Cherokee is a classic seat that looks just as cool today as it did when it debuted back in 1970s.

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

There are plenty of aftermarket parts in the motorcycle industry focused on giving V-Twins more power or enhanced looks. It’s less common for a company to showcase a product that is designed simply to make life easier for the rider.

But that’s exactly what the Müller Motorcycle Hydro Clutch does. The part is small – in fact, it’s so small that it doesn’t even show once it’s installed – but it makes a big difference when it comes to clutch operation.

The Hydro Clutch is engineered to reduce hand fatigue in riders on Harley-Davidson Twin Cam, V-Rod and

Milwaukee-Eight models that are outfitted with a hydraulic clutch. For Twin Cam bikes, the team at Müller Motorcycle discovered that the Hydro Clutch offers as much as a 35 percent reduction in the force required to engage the clutch lever. Riders on M-8 models have it even better – the Hydro Clutch reduces the force required by 45 percent.

By installing a Hydro Clutch, riders can spend all day in the saddle without getting cramped fingers and tired hands. The Hydro Clutch is especially great when in heavy traffic, where a lot of clutching is necessary.

The Hydro Clutch replaces the OEM secondary clutch cylinder. And, like all parts from Müller Motorcycle, it is engineered for outstanding functionality and quality.

Customers who ride Evo, Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight models with a mechanical clutch can get the same benefits with the Müller Motorcycle Power Clutch. ■

» Learn more about riding easy with the Müller Motorcycle Hydro Clutch by talking to your Drag rep. You can find the part in the FatBook and at www.dragspecialties.com.

Wiseco’s Black Edition pistons for Milwaukee-Eight engines offer longlasting durability and higher compression than stock.

Functional Beauty Pistons that Last

and Look Good

sion than stock pistons, premium efficiency and smooth, quiet operation.

Wiseco’s ArmorX coating is the result of an electrochemical process that creates an armor-like coating on the piston dome and in the ring grooves and pin bore. It guards against extreme heat and detonation while also greatly reducing the chances of ring micro-welding. This full coverage approach helps extend the life and performance of the Black Edition pistons, which are all made in the USA.

Wiseco Black Edition pistons for MilwaukeeEight engines look so good that it’s almost a shame they aren’t visible all the time. The style is really just a bonus, though, since Wiseco didn’t design the Black Edition pistons for looks. It’s the proprietary ArmorX coating that gives the Black Edition pistons their signature look, and it is made for premium strength and durability.

The ArmorX coating is combined with another proprietary piece of technology, ArmorFit skirt coating, to create pistons that offer superior wear protection, higher compres-

The team in the Wiseco R&D department went through a rigorous process of testing and developing the ArmorFit skirt coating, which is derived from a molybdenum-based dry film. Applied to the piston skirts via a patented process, ArmorFit reduces wear and engine noise through friction reduction, and it even conforms to the cylinder bore to help assure proper clearance and reduce piston rock. As a complete package, Black Edition pistons’ features are designed to deliver improved and consistent power. ■

» Learn about Wiseco pistons from your Drag rep and check the FatBook for all fitments.

Available for standard and CVO Milwaukee-8 Harley-Davidson engines

AUTO TUNE ECMS

Milwaukee-Eight to the Max!

AutoTune ECMs for Softails and Touring Models

Better still, the ThunderMax ECU is infinitely adaptable and constantly monitoring and adjusting fueling to best suit the bike and riding conditions. For every degree and a half of throttle, and every 256 rpm, the ThunderMax ECU has a fuel value that is adjusted. That means more control and supremely refined tuning for a stronger, smoother running engine, no matter what mods have been done.

As your customers continue to modify their machines – swapping exhausts or cams or making any other changes that will affect the bike’s fueling – the ThunderMax ECU adapts to maintain the proper air-fuel-ratio. Wideband oxygen sensors constantly monitor the exhaust gasses and give live, realtime feedback to the ECM. That means, no need to approve suggested map changes; once your customers turn the key off, the changes are written.

In the old days, you’d re-jet a carburetor to dial in fueling for optimum power and rideability. These days, the jet kit is gathering dust and most of the tuning takes place digitally. While the fuel-injection systems on modern Harley-Davidsons are complicated, restricted, and sensitive, ThunderMax makes performance tuning easy with its AutoTune ECMs, now available for Harley 2021-2022 Softail models and 2021-2022 Touring models.

The beauty of the AutoTune ECM is its ability to turn tremendously complex fueling operations into plug-andplay simplicity. This highly advanced, stand-alone tuning system utilizes proprietary AutoTune technology with wide-band oxygen sensors to deliver unmatched fuel refinement for better power, sound, throttle response, and rideability. ThunderMax comes completely assembled with OEM-style connections for easy installation. Simply replace the factory ECM and oxygen sensors, load a map and your customers can enjoy the ride!

As simple and automatic as it is, the ThunderMax ECU is also fully adjustable with ThunderMax software for complete tuning control on the dyno. The software permits fuel and ignition-timing adjustment and also allows for live monitoring, recording and examination of diagnostic codes and data logs, including number of starts, engine temperature and rpm during operation. It’s the best of both worlds: The ultimate in automation for those who want simplicity, or loads of data and tunability for those who like total control.

For more than 20 years, ThunderMax has been committed to developing products that push the boundaries of design and performance. Its replacement ECMs are available for a wide range of Harleys, so even if your customers aren’t riding a late-model Milwaukee-Eight, odds are that ThunderMax has a tuner for their EFI Harley. ■

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

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

ThunderMax makes performance tuning easy with its AutoTune ECMs, now available for Harley-Davidson 2021-2022 Softail models and 2021-2022 Touring models. They help turn complex fueling operations into plug-and-play simplicity.

DRAG SPECIALTIES SEATS

PREDATOR III FORWARD POSITIONING SEATS FOR INDIAN

» High-quality automotive-grade vinyl cover

» Molded polyurethane foam for maximum comfort and styling

» 3/16˝ ABS thermoformed seat base for a perfect fit, with a carpeted bottom and rubber bumpers to protect the paint

» Features 6 1/2˝ tall driver support

» Seat is made narrow up front for improved leg clearance

» Seats moves the rider forward 1˝ and 1/2˝ lower compared to the factory seat

» Seat geometry is 2˝ further forward that the Drag Specialties III standard Predator seat

» Includes all mounting hardware

» Made in the U.S.A.

PART#

0810-2270 Double diamond, black thread $523.95

0810-2271 Double diamond, silver thread 542.95

0810-2272 Double diamond, red thread 542.95

DRAG SPECIALTIES

LED HANDLEBAR

BLACK SHIFTER LINKAGE

» Steel construction with gloss black finish

» Features a custom round heim joint end with 5/16˝ hole and /or ball joint end with 5/16˝ -24 stud » Rod lengths are measured from the center of the hole to the center of the stud with the adjusters collapsed » Sold each PART

SUG. RETAIL 1601-0540 12 1/4˝ for 99-22 FLHT/FLHR/FLHX/FLTRU/FLTRX/H-D FL Trike, 00-17 FLST/FLS (w/ arm cover)

OIL EXTRACTORS

» A great tool with multiple applications and uses that is perfect for the home enthusiast or professional workshop » Easy and clean removal of engine oil, transmission oil, coolant, brake fluid, water or any other fluid you need to drain away » Fluid extractors are manually pumped and operate by vacuum

» Just insert the extraction tube in the sump or tank and with a few pumps it will start to extract the fluid with ease (continuous pumping is not required)

» Keeps the fluid safe and sealed to avoid spills or waste

» Comes with a built-in carry handle and spout for easy disposal or storage

» Storage cylinder on the side of the pump keeps the extraction tubes stored safe and tidy

» Included are a main extraction tube, extension tubes, built-in shut off valve to prevent overfill, built-in manual pressure relief valve and a foldaway foot hold bracket » Max operation temp 212°F (100°C) » Available in 4.0 liter or 6.5 liter sizes

liter extractor 3801-0422 $118.95 6.5 liter extractor 3801-0423 129.95

FAT BAGGERS

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1/4˝ EZ INSTALL GLOSS BLACK HANDLEBAR KITS

» Revolutionary interlocking bolt-together two-piece handlebar design that takes up half the shelf space, is economical to ship and even faster to install

» CNC mandrel-bent from 1 1/4˝ diameter x .120˝ wall heavy tube

» EZ Install - no more need to fight internal wiring; with our handlebars you can install wiring in minutes

» Available with round top, flat top or pointed top style handlebars

» Pointed top bars feature billet machined top with a large internal machined radius that allows for EZ pulling of wiring (non-welded top corner)

» Install kit includes everything to install the handlebars in half the time of other kits due to our design that only extends the existing clutch cable/clutch line and brake lines; no need to waste time and money replacing the existing cables and lines

» Black bars come with wire extensions and smooth black braided lines/vinyl cable extensions as required; chrome bars come with wire extensions and braided stainless lines/cable extensions as required (see note)

» Designed to work with ABS and non-ABS models

» All bars are knurled and notched for TBW applications

» Made in the U.S.A.

NOTE: Kits only include the necessary components needed to install handlebars based on the model, and the height of the handlebar. Certain models and heights of handlebar kits will include brake line extension, clutch line/cable extension and wiring harness. Some of the shorter handlebar kits will only have a wiring harness or only a clutch line/cable extension.

NOTE: Accept OEM heated grips.

NOTE: U.S Patent No. 10,946,926.

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