Rick ' s Performance ' Clubstyle ' for M-8 Softails
AMD recently featured ' Brown Sugar ' by Rick ' s Motorcycles ( H-D Baden-Baden ) in Germany - a Low Rider ST in ' Clubstyle ' built to showcase a new line of Rick ' s parts and accessories . The Rick ' s ' Clubstyle ' look starts with solid CNCmachined risers - risers that radiate innovation . Manufactured from high-strength 7075 aluminum and available in several versions , when combined with matching handlebars and meticulously designed ' Performance II ' triple trees ( or installed on stock triple trees ), these ' Clubstyle ' risers offer an optimum combination of function and steering stability with simple and fast installation . The lower part of the handlebar clamp is designed as a solid ' Torquebar ' and machined to fit tight to the riser halves to which they are fixed with internal bolts . The visible additional strut also leads into the ' Torquebar ' body . Seen from the front , the handlebar clamp appears closed , only from behind is the clamping visible . " This design allows an unrivaled precise and direct steering with maximum dimensional stability and stiffness ," says owner ' Rick ' Knoerzer . " Even at maximum riser height of 11.5 inches , there is no more torsion ." Integrated in both risers is a generously dimensioned cable duct , which can accommodate the wiring harness extension ( including plug ) that Harley offers for handlebar conversions - as well as more additional cables for the exhaust system , air suspension or other accessories . The cables to be covered are fixed with clamps already in position . All necessary holes in Rick ' s 32 mm ( 1 1 / 4 '') handlebars are already machined and towards the fittings and grips the handlebar diameter tapers to the usual 25.4 mm ( 1 '') for Rick ' s " Good Guys " grips . The compact digital instruments of the ' ST ' are integrated into the handlebar clamp housing . With a pullback of approx . 35 mm tilted towards the rider for better readability of instruments and optimized seating position . Versions are also available for the speedo of " Low Rider S " models and for use without instruments ( for Softail models with instruments placed on the tank ). The cables are hidden by another cover going into and passing the triple tree - stock or Rick ' s ' Performance II ' - for a super-clean solution that leads the cables under the triple tree into the main wiring harness under the tank . The CNC-machined pattern defines the high-tech " machined " look of Rick ' s new risers - and is repeated in other Rick ' s ' Clubstyle ' components . The risers are available in heights of 7 , 8.5 , 10 and radical
11.5 inches - with TÜV approval for all sizes . Also available is an offset adapter - Rick ' s ' relocation plate ' - allowing the risers to be moved a whopping 40 mm in the direction of the rider - for
both stock and Rick ' s triple trees . Rick ' s ' Performance 2 ' triple clamps are a ' Clubstyle ' design alternate to the stock trees that offer additional clamping surfaces for the upsidedown fork tubes - which can be pushed between 0 to 10 mm further downwards if wanted . This significantly increases ground clearance and possible lean angle . Also manufactured from high-strength , lightweight 7075 aluminum , they are black anodized
and for installation on stock risers the kit includes a ' Rigid Kit ' which neatly integrates the lower screw heads of the risers . Optimized for a clean look , the rigid installation ensures perfect and immediate reaction to steering action . They are in at Rick ' s for its Low Rider ST and S triple trees , with other M-8 Softail models available on request .
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' Clubstyle ' crashbars - not just for Stunt-Pros , these front and rear crashbar sets place a premium on engine and critical component protection . Laser-cut and TIG-welded , they are high quality plastic coated and come ready for bolt-on installation . The front set is attached to both frame tubes - with two mounting points each at the top and bottom , which means it also serves as a frame stabilizer , providing additional stability for the stock frame . Replacement ' crash pads ' available . They can also be used as highway pegs on long distance rides , or as a support light bracket for modern LED auxiliary headlights / position lights , such as the Kellermann ' Dayron ' line , which can be additionally switched to yellow and flashing function when the turn signals are activated . The rear crashbars protect bags , primary housing and exhaust system and can also be used as passenger rests .
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