Described as sporting features for ' Die Hard Riders ', Tucker ' s ' Palisade ' and ' Reflex ' FirstGear additions " get the job done , whether the destination is work , play or the other side of the country , they have features designed specifically for riders with a destination in mind ." The new ' Palisade ' and ' Reflex ' jackets , along with their matching

' Palisade '

pants , " deliver comfort , safety and style with a price tag that makes them attainable ." The FirstGear ' Palisade ' jacket is designed to be a rider ' s daily " go-to " gear . It ' s a three-season , waistlength jacket that is comfortable and durable with no excess bulk . Constructed with waterproof and windproof polyester , abrasion-resistant nylon ripstop

' Reflex '

and SuperFabric reinforced elbows , this jacket uses modern fabric technology to deliver a dry , comfortable ride . " The features don ' t stop there , with reflective piping and panels , removable liner , adjustable armor pockets , vents , waterproof pockets , neoprene cuffs and seamless integration with FirstGear heated gear , this jacket goes to the top of the list when riders are shopping for new gear ." Designed to pair with the jacket , the ' Palisade ' pant uses the same mix of materials and technology , with added stretch knee panels , " no-snag " cuffs , adjustable waist and " slide-free " seat grip panels . The FirstGear ' Reflex ' jacket is perfect for summer riding - the fully vented , abrasion-resistant nylon mesh construction is designed to keep a rider cool and safe . Features include elbow , shoulder and back protection , reflective piping and panels , SuperFabric elbow panels , adjustable neoprene cuffs and a removable waterproof and windproof liner . The matching ' Reflex ' pant features the same fully vented , abrasion-resistant nylon mesh construction , knee and hip protection , stretch knee panels and slide-free seat grip panels . Add ' Reflex ' gloves to complete the look , they are a critical piece of riding gear providing solid function and protection with the comfort of ventilated fabric , stretch wrist area and a hook and loop closure .

TUCKER POWERSPORTS Fort Worth , Texas , USA Tel : 817 258 9000 www . tucker . com www . firstgear-usa . com

Huntington Beach , California based Harley performance clutch specialist AIM Corp .' s Variable Pressure ( VP ) three-stud style Assist and Slipper ( A & S ) clutch with its slide weights will create a claimed 40 % more clamping force over stock at 4,000 rpm , raising the overall torque capacity to 120 + ft-lbs . The easier pull is 20 % lighter than the stock Harley Big Twin clutch during low rpm on 2018 + M-8 Softails . The kit handles up to 105 ft-lbs of torque with the optional soft coil spring kit . With the OEM 2018 clutch spring it can handle up to 120 ft-lbs torque . The VP-SDR ST will fit behind the stock primary cover with no modifications . It will be additionally available soon with larger weight design to provide increased clamping force overall ( when used with 1 / 4 " primary cover spacer ). It is available in two versions - the VP-SDR ST and VP-SDR ST high performance kit . The kit ships with a VP wear shim and mounting hardware . It requires the removal of the primary cover for installation . Options include AIM Corp .' s high performance spring setup for a torque capacity of around 150 + ft-lbs of torque .

AIM CORP . Huntington Beach , California , USA Tel : 714 848 3030 info @ aim-tamachi . com www . aim-tamachi . com

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