Vance & Hines has announced the VO2 Falcon Stainless , a limited production , hand-welded , 90- degree stainless steel air intake , inspired by the handmade exhaust systems that are common on the top professional and street race bikes . The intake fits all Milwaukee-8-powered Harley- Davidson motorcycles from 117 ci motors down to 107 ci , except those with fairing lowers . The VO2 Falcon Stainless is manufactured by Vance & Hines welders in Santa Fe Springs using high grade , 304 stainless steel tube and hand TIG-welded from pie-cut segments . The process yields a striking array of color and pairs perfectly with a stainless steel 2-1 exhaust system - such as the Vance & Hines Hi- Output RR .
M-8 Dual Spring Rocker Shim Conversion System
The innovative design of these new rocker shim conversion system kits ( for dual spring applications ) from Pacifica , California based Kibblewhite Precision Machining ( KPMI ) add 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 ). Offered with either titanium or H . T . steel retainers , the kits include heavy duty 9 ° H . T . steel keepers , 09.5 mm steel shim , red Viton seals and utilize a dual spring system and a lightweight retainer that houses a standard Ø9.5 mm hardened steel shim . The rocker arm rides directly on the shim surface . The significant increase in the allowable rocker wipe area created by the 9.5 mm diameter provides the ability to utilize larger lift cams - cams that were previously unable to run on a 6 mm valve stem .
The adjustable system allows for at least 0.060 " of spring shims , tailoring the pressures and lift capacity to meet the engine builder ' s needs . The rocker shim thickness can be varied to adjust effective stem protrusion . The performance engineers at KPMI strongly recommend running titanium valves for maximum performance when larger camshafts are used ( and valvetrain acceleration values increase ) and advise shortening the valve stem tip (" tipping "). There will be an anticipated increase in effective stem protrusion of approximately 0.100 " with the use of the shim and the system must be run with KPMI ' s newer style M-8 valve guides , which are shortened for 0.675 " valve lift .
KIBBLEWHITE PRECISION MACHINING Pacifica , California , USA
Tel : 650 557 2046 sales @ kpmi . us www . kpmi . us
The system includes a precision CNC-machined , billet aluminum winged mounting plate and an integrated breather assembly . It features the same slant-nosed , high-volume oil-media air filter that is used across the VO2 Falcon line-up . " High performance baggers , inspired by King Of The Baggers and BRL , are the hottest Harley customizing trend around the world ," said Mike Kennedy , President of Vance & Hines . " This new limitedproduction product not only delivers great air flow , but is the finishing touch to a great looking , go-fast bagger ."
' Instigator ' Air Cleaner Series
Lincoln , Nebraska headquartered Khrome Werks has announced its ' Instigator ' air cleaner series , said to have been " inspired by two of our most popular tip designs - the Tracer and the Klassic ." Available in black and chrome , they feature a reusable black cotton element protected by a stainless mesh , one-piece aluminum backplate , hidden breather and an oil catch
' Klassic '
can ( M-8 models only ). They are available for M-8 and Twin Cam Touring models .
VANCE & HINES Santa Fe Springs , California , USA Tel : 562 921 7461 sales @ vanceandhines . com www . vanceandhines . com
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KHROME WERKS Pine Island , Minnesota , USA Tel : 507 884 0483 mailbox @ khromewerks . com www . khromewerks . com
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