Darkhorse : New to the Drag Specialties program for this season , Darkhorse are based in Wisconsin at Newton , WI . Recent additions include an innovative universal TIR toolkit - designed as an additional level and stage over and above the original run-out tool that Darkhorse developed for sprocket shafts only . " This toolkit covers every Harley Big Twin model dating back over 50 years . It measures total indicated runout on either the pinion shaft or the sprocket shaft with the unique capability to accurately determine what the actual run-out the compensator operates with on ' 07 and later models "; www . darkhorsemoco . com
Le Pera : Freshly minted Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Famers Christine and Bob Le Pera ' s still family-owned boutique custom seat and design and manufacturing ' palais d ' excellence ' marked its 50th anniversary a couple of years ago and continues to innovate . A recent addition is a new ' Cordova ' pattern stitch , as showcased on its ' TailWhip ' for the ' 23 - ' 24 CVO Touring models ( including the 2023 and 2024 FLHXSE , FLTRXSE , FLHX , FLTRX and FLTRXSTSE ). All Le Pera seat designs feature an optimized rider seating area , powder-coated steel , carpeted base plate and specially poured high-density
Marathon molded foam foundation with double stitched , handcrafted BikerTec custom cover ; www . lepera . com
Alloy Art : Robbie Lane ' s updated geometry Track / Race edition Bagger swingarm is a " lighter yet stronger design ." A new ' captive ' modular brake system features adjustable rotor diameter mount and choice of radial or small 2-piston mount option . " Designed for performance , efficiency and being pit / mechanic-friendly ; www . alloyart . com
Hawg Halters : The Dahlonega , Georgia based manufacturer has had a busy year , with 25th anniversary celebrations and a slew of important new product introductions . From a new bagger axle adjuster design to an M-8 Touring triple tree package , the highlights have probably been its mid-control conversion kit and advanced , lightweight , high-strength custom performance bagger billet swingarm design . That was formally introduced at Daytona in March this year , by which time there were already some custom baggers built on the platform by several leading builders in competition around Bike Week ; www . hawghalters . com
BS Battery : French specialist BS Battery is offering V-twin dealers five new Sealed Lead Acid ( SLA ) batteries for large displacement touring model applications , providing up to 20 % more Touring model power . Part of the company ' s SLA Max range , these latest generation factory-activated BGZ batteries are designed specifically for the high cranking amp requirements of Harleys , Indian Big Twins and other high-power Touring models . Features include built-in torque boosting copper nuts on the terminal to enhance conductivity by up to 50 % more than a standard terminal and taller plates for more starting power ; www . bs-battery . com
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