British parts manufacturer R & G ( who recently renewed its Road America race sponsorship in the USA for another year ) is best known for its precisionmade , advanced motorcycle protection designs . In fact , though , the range of components and accessories it makes for almost all makes and models of motorcycle is huge - many of them model-specific , and all of them made using quality materials and robust , well thought-out , ergonomic designs . Most of R & G ' s parts designs are modification-free , fully reversible bolt-ons . Represented in the United States by ' Brands That Shine ' ( www . brandsthatshine . com ) and distributed by Twisted Throttle of Rhode Island ( www . twistedthrottle . com ), R & G recently unveiled one of the largest selections of accessory designs we have yet seen for the H-D Pan America ADV models :
Tail Tidy Kit
A radical tidy-up for the Pan America , tail tidy kits originate from the sports bike world . In the case of the Pan America , most of Harley ' s attention appears to have gone into the engine and chassis - there ' s nothing wrong with that in principle , of course , but
it does mean that some areas of the bike , such as the rear end , are " the land that design forgot ." This kit has everything needed to replace the obtrusive plastic OEM license plate holder with a sleek , strong , modern unit that stands a much better chance of surviving first contact with the rigors of adventure riding . The license plate holder comes with all necessary holes drilled and all the fixtures and fittings needed . Where necessary , the tail tidy comes with a neat little built-in license plate light .
Radiator Guards
R & G is a global leading supplier of aluminum radiator guards , and they are a hugely important protection asset when off-roading . This design for the Pan America is available in black ( aluminum ) or titanium finish to fit the Harley-Davidson Pan
America 1250 ( Special ) ' 21 and up model . They are made from pressed aluminum and feature a neat , seamless frame ( where applicable ). They improve the look of the bike and help to protect the expensive and vulnerable radiators from flying debris .
Adventure Bars
Another impact protection essential , R & G adventure bars are made from thick steel tubing , powdercoated for a strong and superbly finished product .
This kit is designed specifically for the Harley- Davidson Pan America 1250 ( Special ) ' 21 and up . These bars are not only for ‘ adventure bikes ’, but also for bikes where normal crash protectors are unsuitable or impossible to mount - or for people who simply prefer the reassurance and rugged statement of bars . Adventure bars offer substantial protection to the fairing and engine cases . Cleverly
designed bars will allow you to still ride home after a minor spill .
Lever Guards
The injection-molded design of these guards combines super strength and lightweight properties , allowing race-derived and race-approved protection on or off-road for your road or track bikes . Like so many race-oriented ideas , these once quirky bespoke race products have now worked their way from the
track to the road , and now from on-highway to offhighway riding . A model-specific design , they are BSB ( British Superbike ) and MCRCB approved in the UK , and MotoAmerica approved in the United States , made from DuPont Zytel 70G33L , fitted to the brake lever side and supplied with all required hardware .
R & G Alton , Hants , UK Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 1420 89007 info @ rg-racing . com www . rg-racing . com
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