Drag Specialties
Milwaukee NVP Product Expo Review - Part Two
September 6-7, 2025
Motion Pro: never ones to stand still, the Loomis, northern California business started by 1976 ISDE Gold Medal winner and AMA Hall of Famer Chris Carter has celebrated its 40th anniversary (founded in 1984) and is one of the market's specialty tool design market leaders. Recent new V-twin applications include a clutch cable top half upgrade to replace the rather weak top half clutch cable assembly on 2018 and later Softails and 2021 and up Baggers. With plus-length versions available, the 'simple but better' junction box and cover are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with a high quality black anodized finish. A 'so much better' threaded adjuster provides precise and reliable cable adjustment, and the 'way better' longitudinally wound black housing resists compression; www.motioonpro.com
Revolution Performance: Recent new products from the Plymouth, WI. based performance specialist have included H-D and Indian Big Bore Kits with NSC plated cylinders, M8 Intake Manifolds and lighter and stronger than stock swingarms. On parts such as transmissions, cams, buckets, springs and crankshafts, RP boosts durability and reduces operational temperature and friction using an Isotropic Micro Polishing surface treatment for ferrous (steel) parts that will, ultimately, make more power; www.revolution-performance.com
Kibblewhite Precision Machining: KPMI manufactures and distributes one of the most extensive lines of valvetrain and components for the Harley market available from anyone, anywhere. OEM replacement parts that exceed OEM specifications in terms of durability and expected cyclical life, KPMI designs, engineers and manufactures in-house at its Pacifica, California headquarters; www.kpmi.us
Lyndall Racing Brakes: The San Marcos, Texas based brakes and wheels specialist continued its MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series sponsorship through 2025, "reaffirming our commitment to American performance, innovation, and racing excellence," said CEO Paul Kitrell. As part of this ongoing support, Lyndall Brakes has also been backing #88 Max Flinders, Team Mad Monkey, and Raleigh, NC. Based Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson for the full season. The brake and wheel brand of choice for Team Mad Monkey, Lyndall Brakes is equipping their machines with lightweight, forged aluminum wheels and 13-inch full-floating brake rotors; www.lyndallbrakes.com
Maxima Racing Oils/Pro Filter: Always staying ahead, the Santee, California-based specialist is known for its V-twin 'Oil Change in a Box' program for M8 and Twin Cams. However last year also saw the company add to its application list with the advent of the Harley Pan America ADV models. Though a V-twin, the 1,250 cc Revolution Max liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin makes very different demands on its engine oil. Maxima's 20W-50 Pro Plus+ Full Synthetic is an ester-fortified 4-stroke engine oil that is "designed to ensure optimum protection, peak performance and positive clutch feel. The surface-active, oxidatively stable formulation provides excellent film thickness" while maintaining viscosity across all operating temperatures. Maxima's advanced, proprietary additive package "keeps the engine running clean, trouble-free and extends the life of the machine." Pro Plus+ Full Synthetic engine oil exceeds the requirements of API SN PLUS/JASO MA2; www.maximausa.com
Belt Drives Ltd: Steve Yetzke: "we have a new direct replacement for the popular and often hard to find 138-1 3/4" primary belt. It's an 8 mm-138 tooth belt which is a direct replacement for the 138-1 3/4 factory belt. The latest BDL belts feature a Performance Aramid Fiber composition for the ultimate in durability, strength and longevity; www.beltdrives.com
Regina Chain: Founded in 1919 near the Bergamo Motor Valley Moto performance hub, practically invented the concept of the motorcycle transmission chain in 1939 and since then there is barely a Moto or MX World Championship it hasn't won, with more than 370 World Championships in its locker to date. Their maintenance free 525, 520 and 530 HPE (high performance endurance) Z-Ring chain was a world first when it made its debut four years ago. The 'secret sauce' is an in-house developed hydrogen-free tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C) coating, currently considered as the most advanced among DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) family of coatings. Applied on the surfaces of the bushings and the rollers of the HPE chain, it combines hardness with a low coefficient of friction; www.reginachain.net
RMStator: Founded in 1993, the Quebec and Loveland, Colorado-based electrical components manufacturer hits all the key product groups - stators, voltage regulators, charging system and ignition system component, starting, battery, upgrade and high performance and components and kits. As founder and President Roger Masson puts it: "My crew does not just sell electrical parts for powersports - they solve problems. They take pride in designing and manufacturing more efficient parts, providing all the information necessary for an easy and reliable installation, and supporting the customer before, during, and after the sale"; www.rmstator.com
Avon Grips: The Texas-based motorcycle grips brand Kraton rubber offers "timeless and classically designed" grips that are both ergonomic and functional, durable and reliable. Now available with matching foot and shifter pegs and new styles of end caps, Kraton is the trade name for a soft yet 'grippy' synthetic rubber compound that was developed in the USA by the Defense Department's WWII search for advanced new materials. Avon Grips continues to grow its V-twin market product range, additionally offering billet custom end caps for its grips, head bolts and valve caps, axle nuts and ICruz throttle assists. Avon's grips and pegs are made with precision CNC 6016 T6 heat-treated billet aluminum bodies supporting the vibration dampening Kraton rubber outer sleeve; www.avongrips.com
