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Clutch Kit - M-8 Big Twins
One of the latest additions to the long line of H-D clutch kits by Barnett Clutches and Cables ( Ventura , California ) is this direct-fit upgrade clutch kit for the 2017-22 Harley Davidson FL Touring models and 2018-22 Softails . This kit features Barnett ' s segmented Kevlar friction plates , which are designed for more oil flow , longer life and smoother clutch operation . Also included are a set of tempered steel drive plates and a set of three heavy duty clutch springs . All kits are quality checked for exact stack height prior to packaging to guarantee proper fit and optimal performance . These kits are made in-house in California by Barnett .
Hydro Clutch for V-Rods
Available through Drag Specialties for V-Rod models , the Müller Hydro Clutch is a clutch relief system adapted for hydraulic couplings of the Harley-Davidson Twin Cam and M-8 models . It is said to deliver a 35 % reduction in lever effort on Twin Cam models and 45 % relief on M-8s . Made in Germany , the invisible / hidden install is described as simple and intuitive , and the design is maintenance-free . It is already 20 years since former German Harley dealer Werner Müller unveiled his first patented clutch assist device - the Power Clutch - and in that time the company he founded has sold over 100,000 of them , worldwide . Based near Ingolstadt in Bavaria , Germany , these days the business is operated by Werner ' s son Fabian Müller , a well-known custom bike builder as well as parts and accessory designer . The original ' Bowden ' cable Power Clutch for mechanical clutch operation is still available , and the latest iteration is this Hydro Clutch for models with hydraulic clutches .
S & S Cycle generally ' Think Big ' but like to live ' outside the box ' from time-to-time and , confessing to finding it hard not to love Honda ' s Grom , the new product engineering team at the Viola , Wisconsin headquarters facility have come up with a Grand National slip-on exclusively for the 2022 and up Grom . S & S VP Marketing David Zemla says that " these little machines are consistently one of the top few bestselling
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By improving the precision with which riders can control clutch operation , the Hydro Clutch can improve the durability and service life of the clutch and the gears in the transmission . The improved sensitivity and feel therefore contribute to better handling and safety - especially in heavy traffic and urban / suburban riding conditions .
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Slip-on Exhaust for 2022 Honda Grom
motorcycles in the US and are a fan favorite among both new and seasoned riders . Our engineering team just couldn ' t help themselves from wanting to mod a few of them ." Based on S & S Cycle ' s American Flat Track exhaust systems , the Grand National is 100 % brushed stainless with an aluminum tip and the company ' s trademark removable dB Reducer . " The insert allows you to tune the exhaust for sound and power with just a few bolts , producing a big bike sound without the raspiness of most other systems in this space ."
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