Kibblewhite Precision Machining: New from the Pacifica, California based valvetrain specialist is an M-8 dual spring rocker shim conversion system that adds a 09.5 mm hardened steel shim between the valve tip and rocker arm to increase the allowable rocker wipe area for maximum valve lift (up to 0.675” valve lift compatibility). Vanessa Kibblewhite and Jacob Harrington told AMD that additional recent new products have included valvetrain systems for Indian Scout models - a choice of Beehive or Racing spring kits, manganese bronze 'Engine Builder' valve guides, Black Diamond stainless valves, shim-on-bottom tappets, DLC-coated tappets and a choice of either 5.5 mm stem x 0.435" OEM replacement Red Viton guide seals, or 5.5 mm stem by 0.360" Red Viton "Racer's Choice" guide seals; www.kpmi.us
Hawg Halters: Mark Thompson has had a busy winter with a slew of new products. From precision CNC-machined radial mount dual and single 6-piston caliper kits with differential bore technology to additions to its 'Dominator' line such as Bagger mid-control conversion kits and 48 and 51 tooth performance, non-cush drive sprocket kits for all 2009 and up Touring models; www.hawghalters.com
Kodlin USA: One of the fastest growing aftermarket parts programs, designed by noted German custom bike builder Fred Kodlin and now available in USA exclusively though Drag Specialties and in Canada from Parts Canada; www.kodlinusa.com
Burly Brand: "Bringing style and protection to the new generation of riders," Burly Brand has announced a new line of Brawler Kits for Sportster, Dyna, M-8 Softail and Touring models. TIG- welded for maximum durability, they come with 1/2”-13 socket head cap screw hardware included. With 7-gauge mild steel mount/gussets, "riders can trust that their motorcycle is protected with the best quality materials." Also check out its new 10, 12 and 14" 'Folsom' T-Bars; www.burlybrand.com