Martin Arteaga , Corona , California based Freedom Performance Exhaust ' s CEO and founder , says that his company is again " first in the industry to produce a 2-into-1 Shorty aftermarket exhaust system application , this time for the Indian baggers " - Challenger , Pursuit , Roadmaster , Springfield , Chieftain and Vintage Classic . " The 2-into-1 Shorty , with two-step baffles and triple-step header , completes a five-step system that gives the ultimate in horsepower gains , resulting in
a nice , deep , smooth and throaty sound ." The triple-step header flows gas from 1 3 / 4 " to 1 7 / 8 " to 2 ", adding greater flow volume and velocity , creating increased anti-reversion to create more horsepower . All Freedom exhausts have been dyno tested , and the company says that they have been found to have a gain of + 10 horsepower and + 12 pounds of torque over stock systems . " These Shorty and Turnout 2-into-1 systems eliminate the catalytic converter , resulting in heat reduction of -40 % and come with a 220-degree removable , wrap-around , full coverage heat shield ." The header and the heat shield are made in steel - a massive performance boosting -50 % reduction in weight is claimed , compared to Indian ' s stock
' Speedliner ' Grips
CEO Martin Arteaga : " We are again the first in the industry to produce a 2-into-1 Shorty aftermarket exhaust system application , this time for the Indian baggers ."
system . " Our precision-machined , interchangeable aluminum end caps are available in a choice of styles - American Outlaw , Combat or Combat Fluted and Turnout Straight with the honeycomb grid - all of which come in a variety of finishes ."
FREEDOM PERFORMANCE EXHAUST Corona , California , USA Tel : 951 898 4733 www . freedomperformexhaust . com
Dublin , California based Ness Enterprises ' all-new ' Speedliner ' grips feature an oversized 3D knurled rubber design with dual recessed areas for the fingers - resulting in increased grip . " They have CNC-machined inner collars and end caps for custom styling and deliver excellent hand traction and comfort in all riding scenarios . Durable compound increases hand grip ." Ness uses a durable , advanced rubber compound that will deliver improved grip and not wear out fast like other rubber grip materials on the market . A new internal design means that these ' Speedliners ' install like factory grips , with no glue required . Also , bearing in mind that of all people , Ness Enterprises understands that it is the details that make the difference - the Arlen Ness logo is laserengraved on each end cap . They are available for both H-D cable and throttleby-wire models with black or chrome details and fit selected Twin Cam and M-8 Big Twins and Sportsters .
ARLEN NESS ENTERPRISES Dublin , California , USA Tel : 925 479 6350 contact @ arlenness . com www . arlenness . com
Reduce Freeway Fatigue
Avon Lake , Ohio based sound and heat management specialist Design Engineering Inc . ( DEI ) says its Boom Mat vibration damping material (# 50200 ) " can be used inside motorcycle fairings and saddle bags to reduce unwanted vibration and help give audio systems a cleaner sound . " The material solves the problem of noise , vibrations , squeaks and rattles that come from roads , stereos , engines and more ," says John Gabriel , DEI Powersports Manager . " Adding Boom Mat to problem areas can help to maximize riding enjoyment and reduce freeway fatigue ." DEI says that its Boom Mat vibration damping material is a " premium quality damping material providing extreme noise damping for the most demanding commercial and sound competition applications . It traps sound between a thick , 4-mil aluminum stiffening top skin and an asphalt-free , pure butyl 2 mm noise-constraining layer . " Installation is simple with worry-free , no-snag adhesion to any interior surface , including vertical or overhead , even in the most demanding of temperature extremes . Simple 25-50 % coverage gets the job done while saving weight , material costs and installation time ." Boom Mat requires minimal install time and features an easy-peel plastic release liner rather than the more common paper backing - which often tears , leaving liner on the back . The material is engineered to continue performing in extreme temperatures - cold and heat .
DESIGN ENGINEERING INC Avon Lake , Ohio , USA Tel : 440 930 7940 johng @ designengineering . com www . deipowersports . com
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