Alloy Art : Robbie Lane ' s Bagger racing investments continue apace . Alloy Art Bagger products include a reduced weight race stem in nickel plated chromemoly for the 2014 and up H-D touring frame ; 2014-2024 ' Spreading Eagle ' chain tension reliever ; low profile 2014 and up M-8 comp cam cover that helps create increased ground clearance ; ' Boom Box ' max . volume M-8 air cleaner kits and 2009 and up weight-reducing , improved stiffness Gen II complete Bagger rear subframe ; www . alloyart . com
Cometic Gasket : The Concord , Ohio based specialist ' s M-8 MLX head gaskets are " precision-crafted to withstand the rigorous demands of M-8 engines , effectively sealing the combustion chambers , cylinder heads and other critical components ." Precision-made with meticulous quality control , Cometic says that it uses top quality materials for these gaskets and that it " engineers them to perfection , ensuring an unparalleled seal that offers unrivaled protection ." They have a compressed thickness of . 032 " with a round bore shape and are offered in 3.937 ", 4.250 ", 4.320 ", 4.430 " and 4.500 " sizes . Featuring a three-layer design , these MLX ( Multi-Layer-Xtreme as opposed to its MLS Multi- Layered-Steel ) gaskets have been developed for high cylinder pressure applications , high compression , turbo , supercharger and nitrous applications . They feature a center stopper layer with bore edges that fold over itself , simulating an O-ringed head ; www . cometic . com
Rekluse Motor Sports : The innovative Boise , Idaho clutch manufacturer was originally best known for its off-road automatic clutches , but those not yet familiar with its fast growing Harley program never fail to be surprised by what the Rekluse brand has to offer for the V-twin dealer - from RadiusX auto clutches and TorqDrive manual clutches to Radius CX , CoreEXP and CoreManual TorqDrives for Sportsters - plus M-8 clutch baskets and manual slave cylinders ; www . rekluse . com
Bagger Racing League ( BRL ): For the first time ever , in 2024 the BRL ' s four double-header race schedule includes an international round - in Canada . Round 1 - May 24-26 , Motorsport Park , Hastings , NE ; Round 2 - June 28-30 , Gingerman Raceway , MI ; Round 3 - August 9-11 , Canadian Tire Motorsport Park , ON ; Round 4 - Finals November 16-17 , Willow Springs International Raceway , California . New classes this year will include the SUPER STREET and LIQUID TWINS - in addition to the Bagger GP ( premier class ), Pro Stock Bagger , Air-cooled Twins and American Twins Unlimited ( ATU ) - the BRL ' s ' Run What You Bring ' class . SUPER STREET is a new entry level class any riders who want to build a Performance Bagger and test their skills on the track ; www . baggerracingleague . com
Trask Performance : With three consecutive Bagger Racing League championships in the back pocket and its award-winning turbo charger on Gary Chip ' s FBI Drag Specialties ' FatBook ' cover bike for 2024 , times are good for the Phoenix , Arizona based ' Palace of Performance '. Expect a major ' ASSAULT ' ( geddit ?) on further racing laurels in 2024 ; www . traskperformance . com
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