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TecMate : CEO / CTO Martin Human told AMD that its extensive battery charger range is classified into six categories . The TecMate BRONZE standard are its easy-to-use chargers - general " connect and forget " charging and maintenance devices . The SILVER range are the SMARTER options that are still automatic , but can also save neglected ' dead-flat ' batteries . The TecMate GOLD standard are its ADVANCED chargers with selectable modes - these are the chargers that automatically save , charge , test and maintain , with the charge rate automatically adjusted according to temperature and / or battery size . Then there is LITHIUM - EXPERT , specifically for LFP lithium ( Lithium Ferrous Phosphate ) batteries - the type of lithium used in powersports batteries . OptiMate lithium chargers save , test , charge , but can maintain and also reset deep discharge protection within advanced lithium batteries . For those who need to charge when OFF-GRID , there are the TecMate ECO-SMART products , including SOLAR and DC to DC . This includes the OptiMate Solar DUO range , which works on both lead-acid and LFP lithium batteries . For powersports vehicle dealers , there is the TecMate PRO line . These professional chargers are robust , durable and made specifically for the demands of the dealership environment , with selectable features that are designed to save time . The new OptiMate PRO-1 DUO can save , charge and test both lead-acid and lithium LFP batteries and it has a power supply mode for diagnostic battery support ; www . tecmate . com , www . optimate1 . com / series

Performance Machine : Two years ago , PM was an early adopter where marketing parts and accessories for Performance Baggers was concerned with a line of race-driven products that include billet mid-controls , lightweight wheels and full floating brake rotors . With over 50 years experience as an industry-leading manufacturer of premium aftermarket motorcycle products , the next chapter in the PM story will see it taking award-winning design , engineering and manufacturing expertise to the offroad market - announcements expected soon ; www . performancemachine . com
Cobra Engineering : Camron Bussard told AMD that Cobra ' s new Gen2 " Neighbor Haters " are 4-inch and 4.5-inch slip-ons " that pack a punch where sound is concerned , but are still 50-state legal and officially declared as manufacturer replacement parts . Designed and manufactured at our Yorba Linda , California headquarters , they feature a chrome or black 4 " body with choice of black or chrome inner tip combo . The 4-inch versions use 2.5-inch and 2.25-inch louvered cores for M-8 and Twin Cams respectively and they are also available as 4.5-inchers in choice of ' Upper Cut ' or ' Round ' styles - all still 50-state legal with the characteristically ' robust ' and characterful Cobra sound quality ;" www . cobrausa . com
Rick ' s Motorsport Electrics : Founded in the late 1970s , New Hampshire , USA based Rick ' s Motorsport Electrics is a global leader in the supply of highquality motorcycle electrical system replacement parts , with two generations of the family currently operating the business . Manufactured with the latest techniques as a reliable quality and cost-effective alternative for the ( often hard to source ) OEM part , unless stated otherwise , all Rick ' s replacement parts are bolt-on and compatible with OEM components . Some are available as a custom upgrade over the OEM part . Parts include starter motor rebuild kits and brush sets , brush plate repair kits , starter solenoid switches , complete starter motors with long-life bearings , charging rotors , charging stators , complete alternator assemblies , regulator-rectifiers for stock or lithium batteries , and even complete stock or upgraded charging kits ; www . ricksmotorsportelectrics . com
Magnum Shielding : Quick connect direct replacement clutch cables for H-D upper clutch cables are available in all Magnum Signature and XR Series braids in stock and extended length choices for 2018 + Softail and 2021 + Touring applications . Recent new product additions include premium braided cables and brake lines for Indian Cruiser , Bagger and Challenger models , plus model-specific handlebar installation kits for most 2015 + ABS and non-ABS Indian motorcycles - including Scout and Chief models with 10 " to 16 " ( and 2020 + Challengers with 16 " to 18 ") ape hanger style handlebars ; www . magnumshielding . com
SBS : The Danish performance brake pads manufacturer ( acquired by Brembo in early 2021 ) is the Official Brake Pad for the AFT series for a fifth straight year in 2022 and has moved to further strengthen its market position in the United States with the appointment of Brands That Shine ( Jessica Shine and Gunnar Heinemeyer ) as its Dealer and Sales and Marketing Agency for North America ; www . sbsbrakes . com , www . brands-that-shine . com
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