Malparidos - ' Clubstyle ' 2-into-1
Established in 2019 , award-winning Swiss custom shop Malparidos Moto Parts has been making a name for itself with the ' Clubstyle ' custom builds , and in collaboration with Italian exhaust manufacturer Zard has launched its first own brand exhausts - a Euro 4 and 5 homologated ( street legal ) 2-into-1 race design performance exhaust for M-8 Touring ( 2017 and up ) and Softail ( 2018 and up ). " As we are a customizer , each exhaust system that carries our name will be meticulously designed in Switzerland and extensively tested on the bench in our custom workshops and on the road . The aim is to combine authentic custom performance styling with cutting edge attention to details .
" Working with the R & D team at Zard , our design concept is translated into a fully productionable , easy install performance specification that seamlessly combines our design concept with the talents of Zard ' s R & D expertise and craftsmanship ." Manufactured in " premium-grade raw materials such as AISI 304 stainless steel and titanium , we have been able to deliver what we believe is the lightest weight performance exhaust system available for M-8 models ." The initial release of the system was in July 2023 , with distribution by MAG Connect .
MAG CONNECTION Paris , FRANCE Tel : + 33 ( 0 ) 8 20 82 01 11 gg @ mag-online . com www . mag-connection . com www . malparidosmotoparts . com
Pro Series MX Footpegs
The design of these Pro Series MX footpegs from Archbold , Ohio based TC Bros . " was inspired by the off-road racing world and refined for the ultimate onroad experience - providing high traction and stability . " Made from precision CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum , these extremely strong and lightweight footpegs provide 360-degree adjustability and a design that increases the lean angle . The attention to detail on these is second to none and perfectly complements a set of our Pro Series mid- controls , with matching shifter peg also available ."
M-8 Shifter Shaft Bushing Tool
In 2017 , Harley-Davidson launched the Milwaukee- Eight powertrain . Included in this powertrain upgrade , the inner primary shifter shaft bushing was redesigned to a thin wall bushing . Although this was a design improvement , over time , this bushing will wear causing free play in the shifter shaft . Ultimately , the shaft , lever and pedal vibrate when in use , causing a rattle noise and loose shifter . The shifter shaft bushing cannot be pressed through to remove it - requiring this JIMS specialty tool . This new tool is designed to remove the old bushing with a unique knurled driver and receiver cup . A new installation driver is included in the kit to correctly install a new shifter shaft bushing to the proper depth . " Once complete , the shift lever will function like new
www . AMDmag . com again . Removing this bushing without a proper tool is challenging due to the bushing ' s thin wall design , which could result in costly damage to the inner primary . Removing the bushing with this new tool makes the replacement process easy and quick . This tool is a must for any mechanic servicing aging H-D touring models ."
JIMS Camarillo , California , USA Tel : 805 482 6913 sales @ jimsusa . com www . jimsusa . com
Features include 360-degree adjustable taper locking footpeg mounts and rust resistant replaceable stainless steel cleats that have been machined " to provide the proper amount of traction for motorcycle footwear ." A choice of finishes is available , including the corrosion resistant black anodized finish seen here , and measure 3.375 " long x 2.2 " wide . These pegs install using hand tools , and replacement parts are available . They are compatible with TC Bros . brand mid-controls and forward controls kits . The kit includes 3 / 8 " male style footpeg mounts that fit many popular 1984-newer H-D models including Dyna , FXR , Softail ( excluding 2018-newer and Sportster models , 2011-newer XL1200C " Custom ", XL1200CP " Custom Program " and XL1200X " Forty Eight ", 2012-newer XL1200V " Seventy Two ", 2016-newer XL1200CX " Roadster ", 2018-newer XL1200XS " Forty Eight Special "), and all watercooled " Revolution Max " engine models - they do not fit Pan America models though .
TC BROS . CHOPPERS Archbold , Ohio , USA Tel : 419 265 9399 sales @ tcbroschoppers . com www . tcbroschoppers . com
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