Firebrand is upping its game with the Monarch twointo-one system for M-8 Touring machines . This long pipe exhaust features a full flow header merged into a tuned collector that pumps exhaust gases into a 4.5 " muffler , all of which is designed to make real world power in your late model touring bike . " The M-8 is really unique in that it wants a longer exhaust to prevent reversion and keep exhaust gases flowing at a high velocity , and the Monarch does just that ," states Grant Hillegass , Product Line Manager at Firebrand . The Firebrand Monarch two-into-one also includes a removable sound insert to help tune sound and performance of the pipe . This is a first for Firebrand
and definitely ups its game in the high-performance exhaust market . Available in black or chrome , the Monarch fits 2017-2023 H-D Touring machines and is available in 49 state legal or race-only versions . Firebrand is distributed exclusively through WPS / HardDrive .
HARDDRIVE V-TWIN Boise , Idaho , USA Tel : 208 376 8400 info @ hdtwin . com www . hdtwin . com www . firebrandmotorcycle . com
Burly Brand " Slammers " for M-8 Softail
Touratech Comfort Seat for Pan America
Promising " maximum comfort on long rides and optimum ergonomics in all riding situations ," this two-piece " comfort seat " from German ADV parts and accessory specialist Touratech is said to " noticeably enhance the touring capability of the Harley-Davidson Pan America ." " There is much to admire about Harley ' s Pan America , especially as a first time design for a new sector such as the ADV market . But the seat ? The different statures of riders make a compromise in the design of standard equipment unavoidable . Not so with the Touratech comfort seat though . This twopart design offers riders a choice of three different heights .
" Lower your ride and raise your game ," says Burly Brand ' s Brand Specialist Josh Rowlands of the iconic slammed look that its " Slammers " have been known for ever since they were introduced to the market a decade ago . However , Burly Brand is now expanding the product to the M-8 Softail segment . " The all-new M-8 Softail Slammer shock and Slammer fork kit is designed to give Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight ( M-8 ) Softail riders the ultimate ' slammed ' look - one that is sure to turn heads on the road ," says Josh . " The right shocks can make all the difference to the riding experience . Designed with riders in mind , the engineers here at Burly Brand designed the M-8 Softail Slammer shock to provide an unbeatable combination of style , performance and comfort . The lowered stance instills confidence in shorter riders , enabling them to conquer any terrain ." Crafted with a 12.2 " high-pressure nitrogen charged damper and featuring a steel monotube construction , with an Internal Floating Piston ( IFP ) and deflective disc valving , " this shock is engineered to deliver an incredible feeling of stability and control . Plus , with its threaded preload adjuster and included preload spanner wrench , it ' s easy to adjust the preload to achieve that perfect custom ride . " Installation is a breeze . The Slammer shock is
designed to fit seamlessly into the Harley- Davidson M-8 Softail , ensuring a hassle-free installation process to quickly hit the road with confidence ." To complete the look , the all-new M-8 Softail Slammer fork kit allows riders to lower the front end - " our springs are crafted from high-tensile SiCr wire , progressively wound and precision-ground . All springs are also shotpeened and pre-set for exceptional durability and performance ." Available for conventional and inverted forks , riders can choose to lower the front end by either 1 " or 2 " and experience less front end dive during braking for greater control and confidence while in the saddle .
BURLY BRAND Cerritos , California , USA Tel : 888 367 1871 info @ burlybrand . com www . burlybrand . com
" The seat core is made of high-grade ergonomically shaped special purpose-tested foam , which is specific to the model and does not lose its shape even on the longest stages . The shape of the core is anatomically optimized . This means that not only is the contour completely free of disrupting edges , but the special shaping also provides efficient relief for the coccyx and supports an upright sitting position . " Thanks to the ingenious shaping of the contour , it has a reduced inner leg curve length so that the rider ' s feet reach the ground more easily even though the seat height remains the same . The foam core is bonded to the seat cover over the entire surface , preventing them from shifting independently . The result is firm seating and optimum power transmission for precise handling ." ' Fresh Touch ' technology reflects the infrared in sunlight - resulting in up to 10 degrees less heat being stored in the seat . Waterproof taped seams prevent the penetration of water into the foam core . Riders retain full use of the standard height adjustment .
TOURATECH Niedereschach , GERMANY Tel . + 49 ( 0 ) 7728 92790 info @ touratech . de www . touratech . com
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