MK-Series Crankcase for 2017-Up M-8 Touring
S & S Cycle has announced these MK-Series crankcases for 2017-up M-8 Touring models . " The demand for performance-based bagger parts is growing ," says S & S ' Jon Montgomery , Head of Marketing for S & S . " These M-8 engines are creating more power , and all that power requires a quality base that the stock cases can ' t provide . That ' s where these new S & S MK-Series crankcases come in . " We designed these cases to allow for larger bores than stock while also reinforcing them to prevent cracking in high-stress areas . They feature a machined , close-fitting oil scrapper and a larger oil sump - allowing the engine to scavenge more oil and create lower oil temperatures .
Cerritos , California based Burly Brand has announced a new line of Brawler Kits for Sportster and Dyna models . Brand Specialist Josh Rowlands says : " From drifting and rolling burnouts to poppin ' wheelies and hitting 12 o ' clock , there ' s a new generation of riders on the scene - they do things with their Harleys that prior generations of riders just didn ' t ." Clearly engineered for strength and designed to do double duty as highway bars , they are manufactured from the highest quality steel and feature replaceable Delrin sliders and a knurled area on the front bar . " They are finished off with a sleek black powder-coat finish for a look that kills and a quality that defends the bike in the event of a wipeout ." TIG-welded for maximum durability , Burly Brawler Kits have 7-gauge mild steel mount / gussets and come with 1 / 2 " -13 socket head cap screw hardware included . For additional protection , the kits also include shock-mount sliders .
" All this results in a finished piece that is made in the USA , more reliable than stock , and still retains the stock deck height - so there are no clearance issues in the stock touring frames ." Until the end of January 2024 , S & S says that these cases can be included in one of its popular ' Winter Power Packages '.
S & S CYCLE INC . Viola , Wisconsin , USA Tel : 608 627 1497 sscust @ sscycle . com www . sscycle . com
Brawler Kits for Sportster and Dyna Models
In addition to Sportster and Dyna models , Brawler Kits are also available for M-8 Softails and for Touring models ; the kit features protective bars both for the front and the rear bags . " Whether it ' s the timeless appeal of classic designs or the latest cutting-edge trends , the world of motorcycling in the 21st century has no shortage of riders pushing the limits . These highquality construction Brawler Kits deliver style and protection and are designed to take serious abuse ."
BURLY BRAND Cerritos , California , USA Tel : 888 367 1871 info @ burlybrand . com www . burlybrand . com
Avon Kraton Rubber Grips and Pegs
Best known for the advanced design ergonomic grips , Texas based Avon Grips continues to grow its V-twin market product range , additionally offering billet custom end caps for its grips , head bolts and valve caps , axle nuts , ICruz throttle assists and the selection of footpegs , highway pegs and shifter / brake pads seen here . Designed to complement its grips , the Avon ' secret sauce ' is the durable , soft , yet grippy Kraton synthetic rubber compound it uses . Based on research that has its origins with the U . S . Defence Department ' s WWII search for advanced new materials , Kraton is the trade name given to a number of highperformance elastomers manufactured by Kraton Polymers and used as synthetic replacements for natural rubber . Kraton polymers offer many of the properties of natural rubber , such as flexibility , high traction and sealing abilities , but with increased resistance to heat , weathering and chemicals - all of which are important considerations in the motorcycle accessory landscape . All of Avon ' s pegs are made with the same attention to detail that goes into its grips with precision CNC 6016 T6 heat-treated billet aluminum bodies supporting the vibration dampening Kraton rubber outer sleeve .
Talking of grips , a recent addition to the Avon range is a selection of Diamond Contour grips with a choice of domed or spiked end caps in chrome or black .
AVON GRIPS Kingwood , Texas , USA Tel : 281 358 6738 www . avongrips . com
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