Arch Motorcycle

The Arch KRGT-1 gets EPA/CARB approval

Arch Motorcycle, the "ultra-premium" American V-twin manufacturer co-founded by Gard Hollinger of LA County ChopRods fame with Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves, has had its first production model certified as emissions compliant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) in the United States.

This means that their KRGT-1 is now road-legal for sale in all 50 states.
Powered by a proprietary S&S Cycle T124 Twin Cam style 124 ci/2,032cc 45 degree downdraft, fuel injected V-twin, Arch Motorcycle is no "celeb-fest" boutique bike building ego trip - this is serious contemporary production V-twin motorcycle design and engineering from the top drawer. With the help of S&S Cycle and other collaborators, Arch Motorcycle is doing it, and doing it right.
Ever since its unveiling last year, the KRGT-1 (the first of a series of designs) has won admirers with all who have ridden it; indeed with up to 100 planned for production, although the $78,000 price tag places the bike outside of mainstream consideration, it is far from excessive for the quality and originality that Hollinger and Reeves' decade long collaboration has produced. Be under no illusion - the KRGT-1 is an achievement worthy of recognition.

Working in conjunction with S&S Cycle, Arch have developed a new downdraft induction system that is positioned between the two halves of the "fuel cells" (gas tanks to you and me).
"Shaped and efficient" intake air dams collect and deliver the air, and the multi-function design allows the dams to support the frame and the billet aluminum headlight housing.
Each of the two halves of the gas tank have no less than 66 hours of machining in it (!) to reduce 534 lbs of aluminum to two 9 lb 'cells', which are then custom-finished and joined. The right 'cell' interior has been designed and reinforced to act as an aluminum structural chassis member - with the entire Arch downdraft system contained between the two 'cell' chambers and the tube and billet steel frame.

A multi-functional oil pan/transmission mount and a cross-member/battery tray have been designed in-house and made, in the company's own words, "by carefully chosen outsource partners". S&S have also collaborated to develop the Arch "Unitized" drivetrain - a compact unit that is said to provide a "strong, serviceable, proprietary system that streamlines and balances" the KRGT-1.
An Arch "cove reflective taillight embodies design elements that challenge expectation - the multi-function LED unit sits inverted and hidden within the reflective aluminum rear cowling, eliminating the need for traditional plastic lensing.
"The Arch modular billet aluminum swingarm requires over 17 hours of machining. Hidden behind its strong sculpted exterior, pocketing and wire channels reduce weight by 55 percent. Titanium adjusters and a hollow chromoly axle complete the assembly."
Front suspension is a 43mm fully adjustable Ohlins inverted set-up with a fully adjustable piggy-back reservoir Race Tech single shock with hydraulic preload adjustment at the rear.

Customer options include 2" or 3" handlebar pull-back risers, narrow or wide mounted footpegs and forward or mid controls in a "limitless array of unique finishes" - over 200 parts for the KRGT-1 are said to be being manufactured in-house.
The transmission is an Arch proprietary 6-speed with custom compact high torque main shaft, and an Arch Bandit dry belt with compact clutch basket with a right side 530 O-ring chain final drive.
The wheels are ultra-light BST South African manufactured carbon fiber items - 3"x19" front, 8"x19" rear; the brakes are Swedish made ISR 6-piston monoblock radial mount calipers with dual ISR floating dampened discs.
The KRGT-1 weighs in at 538 lbs dry and has a 5-US gallon tank for a range of around 200 miles, a 68" wheelbase, 30 degrees of rake, 5" of trail and 27.8" seat height.
Historically, not every bike offered in this price range has warranted the ticket; indeed there are plenty who would argue that short of the rarefied air of the MotoGP paddock, no bike warrants this kind of price tag, especially in a post-Lehman custom motorcycle market characterized by garage-builds, and a long overdue return to "roots".
However, there will always be top-end projects, regardless of the economic and build cycle, and in the Arch KRGT-1 the market has a motorcycle that is aspirational and innovative in equal measure - the craftsmanship, styling and engineering screams "ride me", not just "own me".

ARCH MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
www.archmotorcycle.com

Kuryakyn

Kuryakyn Road Thunder audio by MTX
 

Kuryakyn has announced its partnership with MTX Audio of the MiTek Electronics and Communications Group. The all-new RoadThunder by MTX line is a collection of high-performance motorcycle audio products that will be available exclusively through the Somerset, Wisconsin based parts and accessory specialist.
Unveiled at the V-Twin Expo, the Kuryakyn RoadThunder by MTX series "showcases MTX’s proven audio knowledge and innovation alongside Kuryakyn’s aesthetic motorcycle design and styling expertise, said Kuryakyn VP of Brand Management Steve Veltri.
Initial products in the line will include handlebar-mount, self-amplified sound bars and 3-inch speaker pods that deliver "powerful, distortion-free sound" with universal mounting for bars sized 7/8” to 1-1/4” in diameter. The speaker pods will be available with or without the Bluetooth audio controller for convenient pairing to any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or mp3 player.
The line also includes a high-powered direct replacement fairing speaker kit that includes two 120W 6.5” coaxial speakers and a 400W all-weather amplifier for select Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, Street Glide and Trike models.

www.kuryakyn.com

SuperTrapp

Slip-ons for Baggers and Trikes

 

Kerker Stout 4” slip-ons by SuperTrapp are a massive 4” non-disc that use a more traditional core than their SuperTrapp branded Stouts.  The streamlined, tapered end cap with recessed fasteners comes pre-installed.  Kerker Stouts "provide a bold, strong power curve from mid-range on up with a 9.6 (17%) hp and 9 (12%) torque gain over stock and at 5dB over stock, are louder than SuperTrapp Stouts."  Compatible with chrome or black SuperTrapp True Duals or the SuperTrapp Crossover conversion adapter kit, they are available in chrome or black.  Optional chrome or black end caps are available and sold separately as replacements or to mix and match for a customized look.   They fit ’85 – ’15 Baggers and ’10 – ‘15 Tri-Glides and ’09 – ‘11 Street Glide Trikes. 
Kerker, USA, www.supertrapp.com

Aeromach USA

"Cruisin' Peg" styles

Aeromach USA, of Charlotte, N.C., is now shipping its patented "Cruisin' Pegs" for stock Harley-Davidson motorcycles using the Half Moon and tapered footboards - they are designed to mount to the bottom of stock footboards. 

"Aeromach has been manufacturing billet motorcycle accessories in the US since 1999, and feedback from Harley riders convinced us that there is demand for these additional design versions," says Paul Aiken, owner of Aeromach. Machined from T6-6061 aircraft quality billet aluminum, the arms are adjustable in three positions for optimal rider comfort and available in either Flame, smooth or ball milled finish. All the required hardware is supplied in stainless steel.

AEROMACH USA, LLC
www.aeromach.net

Baggster

Bolt-on stretch kits

Spearfish, South Dakota based Baggster is offering what it says are the first ever bolt-on custom conversions for creating the stretched look on stock FLH tanks and bags.
All of the components are said to bolt-on with no trimming, shaping, gluing or drilling, and come ready to prep for painting and are made of injection molded polyurethane.
In addition to these FLH tank and side panel Speed stretch kits, Baggster also offers custom bagger kit options for Sportster, Softail and Dyna models.

BAGGSTER INC
www.baggster.net

Bassani Xhaust

'Road Rage' III 2-into-1 with stepped headers

Bassani Xhaust has announced a significant upgrade to its 'Road Rage' 2-into-1 complete exhaust systems for 1991-2016 Dyna models.

The equal length header pipes step from 1 3/4" to 1 7/8" and use an "advanced merge collector design that is proven to maximize performance", according to the company.
Hand-TIG welded 304 stainless steel construction is said to make this a robust and durable system. It ships with 18mm ports with 12mm adapters and plugs, and features a brushed finish, a partial heat shield, which allows for better ground clearance, which means the head pipes can be brought up more under the (mid or forward) controls, and an aggressive short upswept megaphone with removable baffle and end cap is said to "provide Dyna riders with the kind of power and performance" they want.

BASSANI XHAUST
www.bassanipipes.com

Paughco

Driveline upgrade for FXR and Tourers

 

Paughco has designed this unique "5-speed swingarm upgrade kit" for use on popular FXR and touring models. The kit is said to "significantly enhance both the feel and function of the driveline by replacing old style OEM parts with high-tech spherical bearings and CNC precision-machined spacers and collars." The conversion fits all FXR and Touring models from 1980 through 2001.  PAUGHCO, USA, www.paughco.com

Precision Billet

Custom bagger grips

Firmly established as precision manufacturers and innovative designers, Gilbert, Arizona based Precision Billet is extending its diverse offering with a complete line-up of new luxury grips.

The new grips integrate their most popular design styles while leaving room for customization by allowing the customer to choose the end cap inlay. The initial launch will include the Darkside, Bad Axe, Exotic and 48 edition grips, with others to follow in late spring. Each of the bagger grips will be wrapped in top quality black leather, offset with white stitching or stepped up to their "super stealthy" knurled ring and carbon finish - featuring 21 individual pieces per set.
The Exotic edition gives builders, dealers and riders the ability to inlay the end of the grips with any of Precision Billet’s inlays, to match their paint scheme. Buyers can even supply their own material of choice. The 48 edition is specifically designed for Sportster riders and finished in a rich black powder-coat.
Precision Billet’s bagger grips are finished in black chrome or show chrome.

PRECISION BILLET PRODUCTS
www.precisionbillet.co

W&W Cycles

New cool for Old School

 
Mooneyes Cole Foster headlight
Designed by Cole Foster of Salinas Boyz Custom fame, this Mooneyes headlight is made from the same high quality polished aluminum as Mooneyes popular oil tanks. It has a smooth shape cone body. A sturdy 1/2" bracket allows for mounting to just about any location. They are 140 mm long, with a 12V 4 1/2" sealed beam insert and a mounting block.


 

EMD "Vitamin A" headlight housing
These French made cast aluminum headlamp shells with distinctive triple grooves accept late style OEM 5-3/4" inserts and matching bezels (aftermarket inserts require a rubber spacing ring). Cast-in mounting tabs are spaced at 3/4" (19 mm). The length is 115mm for 5-3/4" headlight insert. They are available in bare or dull black.
 

"Reverb" vintage-style ignition wire
These cotton-braided 16-gauge spark plug wires with vintage herringbone design feature a modern PVC insulation and stranded copper core. W&W say that copper core wires should not be used with electronic ignitions other than Dyna "S" models. Available in 7mm diameter in black/white or olive drab/white.
 

Grimeca handlebar controls
These hard to find Italian made Grimeca handlebar controls offer a retro styling flavor with smaller pistons in the brake master cylinder (12 or 14mm), making them ideal for single disc applications. Made in aluminum and black/dull black powder-coat finish, they fit 1" handlebars.

The Gasbox battery tray Antigravity 12-Cell
This US made 151mm wide, 109mm high by 84mm deep universal battery carrier is laser-cut from 3mm steel and designed to securely custom-mount a 12-Cell Antigravity battery or any similar dimension unit.

 

Ronald grips
Designed to fit 1" bars with a 1-1/8" standard H-D throttle sleeve, these grips are made out of a special rubber material that is said to keep them soft, yet wear resistant - said to be a perfect match for Pangea Speed Elice footpegs. Available in black or white, they are 120mm long for handlebar controls up to 1974.

 

EMD Toy wheel covers
These two-piece wheel covers are made in France by EMD for 16" and 17" rims with spokes and disc or drum brake. Available bare or black powder-coated, they need mounting hardware and valve cut-outs.

Red Fox Dots and Reflectors
The tradition to use reflective ornaments goes back to the 1940s when they first appeared in H-D accessory catalogs. The Red Fox dots feature real glass lenses and are authentic reproductions of period parts. With their 4-tab rim they can be easily applied on saddlebags, leather or jeans jackets and such like - on hard surfaces they simply require drilling of a 15/16" (24 mm) hole.

They are also available as Smooth Dots, featuring a smooth lens surface and four mounting tabs on the lens rim.
As early as in the 1930s factory accessory catalogs showed decorative reflectors or jewels, which proved very popular for decades. You could place them almost everywhere on the bike to achieve that extra shine. The selection of Red Fox reflectors includes various types for multiple purposes, each in different colours. They are authentic reproductions of the period parts with real glass lenses and correct details. Indicated lengths are measured without stud.
They are available as Prism or Round reflectors and as original style or as improved reflectivity studded or saddlebag Glo-Brite reflectors.


W&W CYCLES AG
www.wwag.com

Polaris

Polaris reports first quarter motorcycle sales revenue +18 percent for first quarter

Polaris has announced that their first quarter 2016 North American retail unit sales increased 6 percent in the quarter with Indian Motorcycle up over 50 percent.
Motorcycle segment sales, including their respective PG&A related sales, increased 18 percent in the 2016 first quarter to $188.2 million "primarily due to continued strong retail sales for Indian motorcycles." 

Scott Wine, Polaris’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated that "our first quarter results were in line with our projections ... our North American retail was +6 percent. During the quarter, we improved shipment lead-times and met retail demand from our Spirit Lake motorcycle facility"

North American consumer retail demand for the Polaris motorcycle segment, including Victory, Indian Motorcycle and Slingshot, "was up low-teens percent during the 2016 first quarter, while the overall motorcycle industry retail sales of 900cc and above was about flat in the 2016 first quarter."
During the 2016 first quarter, the company began retailing two new additions to its Victory and Indian Motorcycle line-up with the introduction of the Octane and the new Indian Springfield. Product availability for Victory, Indian Motorcycle and Slingshot "improved considerably" in the 2016 first quarter and dealer inventories "are essentially at targeted stocking levels at quarter-end."
First quarter net income was $46.9 million compared to $88.6 million in the first quarter of 2015, which is said to have been in line with company expectations. Total sales revenue for the first quarter 2016 was $983.0 million, down five percent compared to last year’s first quarter sales of $1,033.3 million.
Scott Wine, Polaris’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated that "our first quarter results were in line with our projections, in spite of increased expenses for warranty and product liability. Our Customer Excellence initiatives and new products drove a six percent increase in North American retail, and in conjunction with shipment reductions, better demand forecasting and process control improvements, enabled us to continue reducing dealer inventory levels year-over-year.
"During the quarter, we improved shipment lead-times, met retail demand from our Spirit Lake motorcycle facility, and completed the acquisition of Taylor-Dunn. I still believe 2016 is likely to be another volatile year in powersports, but we are seeing pockets of strength. The North American ORV industry was up in the first quarter, with March experiencing the strongest improvement. 

"We remain focused on an all-out assault on costs and re-dedicating the business to drive growth, not only for this year, but as part of a renewed commitment to achieving our 2020 objectives. The entire Polaris team is united, and determined, to grow sales and expand margins."
In terms of the 2016 business outlook, Polaris state that "while the powersports industry was slightly better than anticipated in the 2016 first quarter, the company is keeping its guidance range unchanged for the full year 2016, with earnings expected to be in the range of $6.20 to $6.80 per diluted share, with sales in the range of down two percent to up three percent due to the persistent unpredictability around overall economic trends and more specifically powersports industry trends for the remainder of 2016."
Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) and snowmobile segment sales, including their respective PG&A related sales, decreased nine percent from the first quarter of 2015 to $720.6 million. ORV vehicle sales decreased 12 percent, snowmobile vehicle sales were up two percent and ORV and snowmobile related PG&A sales, combined, increased two percent in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period last year. 

"During the first quarter Polaris started selling its new Victory 'Octane' (seen here), described by Victory as their first mid-sized cruiser, and the new Indian 'Springfield'

Global Adjacent Markets segment sales, along with their respective PG&A related sales, decreased five percent to $74.1 million in the 2016 first quarter compared to the 2015 first quarter. Work and Transportation group wholegood sales were up low single digit percent during the first quarter of 2016 primarily due to growth in the Aixam business. Sales for the company’s defense business were down significantly due to U.S. military budget spending patterns pushing orders into the future.
International sales to customers outside of North America totaled $162.6 million for the first quarter of 2016, including PG&A, up six percent from the same period in 2015. International sales on a constant currency basis were up 12 percent in the 2016 first quarter. Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") reported sales increased six percent in the 2016 first quarter and Asia Pacific reported sales were down seven percent, while Latin American reported sales were up 29 percent. International motorcycles segment sales were up 42 percent.
Gross profit decreased 16 percent to $247.6 million in the first quarter of 2016, compared to $293.7 million in the first quarter of 2015. As a percentage of sales, gross profit declined 324 basis points to 25.2 percent of sales for the first quarter of 2016, compared to 28.4 percent of sales for the same period last year. Negative currency movements, along with increased warranty and promotional costs and negative product mix, were partially offset by lower commodity costs and cost savings from product cost reduction efforts.
Operating expenses increased 20 percent to $189.9 million or 19.3 percent of sales for the first quarter of 2016, compared to $158.1 million or 15.3 percent of sales for the first quarter of 2015 - largely driven by increased research and development expense, higher selling and marketing spending and an increase in general and administrative expense due to higher product liability, severance and acquisition related costs incurred during the quarter.
The company’s debt-to-total capital ratio was 36 percent at March 31, 2016, compared to 27 percent a year ago. Cash and cash equivalents were $145.8 million at March 31, 2016, up from $111.0 million for the same period in 2015.
During the first quarter 2016, the company repurchased and retired 1,040,000 shares of its common stock for $84.9 million. As of March 31, 2016, the company currently has authorization from its Board of Directors to repurchase up to an additional 9.3 million shares of Polaris stock.

ThunderMax

TMax Premier Dealer program includes training

Founded in 1995, Thunder Heart Performance entered the EFI tuning market with their ThunderMax program in 2003 and has continuously updated its product line and worked hard to develop new technologies for Harley tuning, but has always understood the importance of dealer education and training.
The V-twin industry's transition to fuel injection and electronic engine management has been a very different one to that encountered by dealers in the mainstream of the street and sportsbike markets.

In addition to two days of training, Premier Authorized ThunderMax dealers get advanced TMax Thunder Software and direct factory support

ThunderMax was one of the vendors who pioneered fuel injection and tuning training at trade shows around the world, and were among the first to develop a structured program of training

The air-cooled V-twin market already had many decades of experience and heritage in its locker, squeezing the best from normally aspirated engines, whereas in the 'metric' motorcycle industry it was the advent of electronics that actually opened up a market for advanced tuning that really hadn't been there previously, or at best was confined to the paddock or routine service intervals.
Air-cooled V-twins represented a whole new series of obstacles and opportunities where tuning was concerned, and having been at the vanguard as EFI engineers and emissions compliance consultants to many of the then burgeoning number of new OE custom bike brands, the Thunder Heart operation was ideally placed to be an early entrant, and with that came the birth of what we now know as one of the market's most simultaneously sophisticated and advanced, but also real-world-riding and user-friendly product lines.
ThunderMax took away a lot of the smoke and mirrors that appeared to shroud EFi tuning in a cloak of mystery and made it accessible to consumers.
V-twin industry dealers on the other hand enthusiastically embraced the business opportunities that the fuel injection revolution represented right from the get-go, and to help them do so, ThunderMax was one of the vendors who pioneered fuel injection and tuning training at trade shows around the world, and were among the first to develop a structured program of training.

ThunderMax took away a lot of the smoke and mirrors that appeared to shroud EFi tuning in a cloak of mystery and made it accessible.
V-twin industry dealers enthusiastically embraced the business opportunities that the fuel injection revolution represented

ThunderMax print and pot their own circuit boards in-house. Authorized Premier Dealers are able to tap that experience at the company's White House, Tennessee, headquarters

Their Authorized Premier Dealers are able to tap that experience at the company's White House, Tennessee, worldwide headquarters in the shape of an in-depth two day and hands-on tailored ThunderMax training classes that are designed for small groups of 4-6 participants.
Additional benefits of their Premier Dealer program include direct ThunderMax factory support, advanced TMax Tuner software, direct referrals from ThunderMax web, rally and support inquiries, cohesive information partnership with 360 degree support, First-to-Know new product feature, software, firmware and tech support updates, discounts on services and support items available through ThunderMax, marketing tools and sales materials, including literature and informational kiosk programs, and dealership listing as a ThunderMax Premier Authorized Dealer on the high-traffic TMax site.

www.thunder-max.com

V-Twin Expo review part VI

RUSH RACING: Headquartered at Merrillville, Indiana, and exhibiting at V-Twin Expo as a guest of Biker's Choice, one of their US distributors, Rush Racing are known for their 'Big Louie' mufflers, 'War Horse' slip-ons with proprietary interchangeable baffle technology and 3-step, 2-into-1 design 'Wrath' headers with 2.5 or 3" collectors. Rush emphasize the results their design and manufacturing technology achieves - "our high-output performance pipes that will produce more horsepower and torque than any other conventional true dual through increased exhaust scavenging" with inside and outside ceramic coated headers with torque chamber technology. Recent new products include true duals for select Indian model slip-ons for the Indian Scout; www.rushracingproducts.com

 

ANTIGRAVITY BATTERIES: The Los Angeles, California based lithium-ion battery specialist says its American made ultra-compact and lightweight YTX12 24-cell lithium ion motorcycle battery is the "highest power in a small battery you can get." At just 5 lbs, it is said to deliver a weight saving of up to 11 lbs, and despite its compact 5.82" x 3.4" x 5.12" size, it can produce a massive 720 cranking amps to turn over largest V-twins easily. The high power, light weight and small dimensions makes it "perfect for custom builders who don't want a massive lead/acid battery ruining their great design"; www.antigravitybatteries.com

 

JIMS USA: New 2016 products from the Californian ISO9001 certified performance and tools specialist include a remote fuel supply for fuel-injected motorcycles, a motorcycle lift tool and lubricant tray, late model neck bearing tool, a shifter mechanism sleeve remover and installer and a vacuum tappet "pump up" tool that takes the bleed technology that is found in the JIMS brake bleeding tool and applies it to hydraulic lifters, plus a line of "essentials" for Indian and Victory models; www.jimsusa.com

 

LEPERA ENTERPRISES: Craftsman made motorcycle seats don't come any better than their popular line of seats, from the thin low sleek look of the Bare Bones to the comfortable and stylish Outcast GT. Founded 44 years ago and still family owned and operated, LePera continues to make their seats exclusively on steel 16 gauge base plates by hand; www.lepera.com

 

ZIPPER'S PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS: From engine upgrade "muscle" kits to Red Shift cams, T-MAX fuel injection management and "Zip kits", there's 35 years of experience behind the Zipper's name - check out their new cushion-drive chain conversions kits for 2009 and up Touring models; www.zippersperformance.com

 

BELT DRIVES LTD: From BDL branded open and closed belt drives and clutches to the popular GMA brake caliper and forward controls program - authentic Californian parts and accessory manufacturing, all in house from foundry to CNC machining; www.beltdrives.com

 

TWIN POWER: The Twin Power brand was first established as a line of high-quality replacement motor parts by Jim Thompson, Charlie Hadayia Sr. and others for NEMPCO (The New England Motor Parts Company) in 1982. Tucker Rocky went on to buy NEMPCO (in 1992) rebranding it as Biker's Choice (itself originally a NEMPCO own brand) in 1998. Fast forward to 2016, and the Twin Power program is now headed up for TR by former S&S Cycle and Baker Drivetrain man James Simonelli - in a curious case of what goes round, comes round, Simonelli was hired for TR by another former S&S Cycle man, no less than Charlie Hadayia Jr., who is now a Senior Brand Segments Director at TR. With so much industry knowledge behind it, look for the Twin Power line to flourish in the years ahead - first fruit of that experience and a clear marker for the brand's direction has been the launch of a well received new line of Twin Power lithium-ion batteries and technical components such as replacement primary chains, cam chain tensioner shoes and a 34-tooth compensator eliminator sprocket; www.twinpower-usa.com

 

NAMZ: The Namz range of OEM harness and electrical component designs and assemblies includes ready to install and do it yourself kits, custom or OEM replacement wiring harnesses, stainless or copper braiding, battery cables, braided oil and fuel lines and more connector and terminal options and fixes than you can shake a Twin Cam loom at! www.namzccp.com; www.badlandsmotorcycleproducts.com

 

MIDWEST MOTORCYCLE SUPPLY: The fast growing Ultima Products line includes new "King Spoke" wheels, polished silver and black T-VO 113 and 127" cubic engines, a Twin Cam engine rebuild program, 2" late model primary belt drives for '06 to present Dyna and '07 and up Softails and black 2" and 3.35" belt drives. Hot news from the show was that Ultima Manhattan and Kool Kat wheels will soon be available in black, prototypes were on display; www.midwest-mc.com; www.ultimaproducts.com

 

RIVERA PRIMO: A slew of new product initiatives in the past 18 months for the Californian manufacturer and distributor and now "new digs" - a move from their long-time Whittier facility to a new 70,000 sq ft warehouse and manufacturing complex at Goleta (Santa Barbara) and corporate headquarters, sales and tech support center at Paramount, near  Los Angeles; www.riveraprimoinc.com

 

VANCE & HINES: Prolific is the only word to describe the California manufacturer's ongoing new exhaust fitments and design program, but leveraging the Vance & Hines motorsports heritage to enter the valve train components market has been a particularly eye-catching development. Initial offerings in their "Race Shop" program are valves and spring kits with cams, pistons and a 30 + HP kit for Harley Touring models;  www.vanceandhines.com

 

MAGNUM SHIELDING: Manufactured with an enhanced construction and designed to be compatible with Harley-Davidson ABS requirements for stock and alternate length brake lines, Magnum's "Designer Series" braided ABS front brake line kits consist of a direct fit lower assembly used in conjunction with alternative length upper lines. The kits fit most models (Touring, Softail, Dyna and Sportster) and come with a-3AN connection to bridge the two for easy installation. PTFE tubing braided with Kevlar reinforcement provides the ultimate in high performance by greatly reducing line expansion. Manufactured in the USA, Magnum brake lines exceed all DOT FMVSS-106 requirements; www.magnumshielding.com