Always a manufacturer to be " ahead of the curve ", Danish brake component specialist SBS and its parent company Brembo are acting early , and hard , to be ahead of the increasingly strict regulations that affect the brakes components industry in terms of environmentally sustainable and responsible production and processes in the future . In fact , SBS has always been among the leaders in terms of attending to its environmental responsibilities and has a good platform on which to build , and
EICMA saw it and Brembo announce a strategy aimed at reducing the environmental impact of friction materials for two-wheelers . " Thanks to Brembo ' s many years of experience in the braking systems sector and SBS Friction ' s strong knowhow in the development of brake pads for the motorcycle industry , the two companies have expanded their collaboration - with the aim of developing and using increasingly sustainable processes and materials ". This journey will lead to the progressive replacement of its existing aftermarket pad range by 2024 . " Brembo and SBS Friction continue to be at the forefront of sustainability . Thanks in part to Brembo ’ s experience gained in the four-wheel sector - which has very stringent rules - Brembo and SBS Friction together have decided to accelerate the commitment of both companies to unfold environmentally sustainable innovation in the twowheel segment . " Brembo and SBS Friction are responding to the need to reduce the
What Was Once Old is Now New Again
Builder & Painter : Mark Shadley , Shadley Bros . Motorcycles
The 2022-23 Drag Specialties OldBook features a 1967 Harley- Davidson FL customized by Mark Shadley of Whitman , Ma . based Shadley Bros . Motorcycles as its cover bike . The Shadleys are lifelong enthusiasts and fulltime custom bike builders and well-known for their many high quality , strong running custom bike builds . " I had this bike on hand when the conversation started with Drag Specialties about a cover bike build ," Shadley said . " The bike is a generatormodel Shovelhead motor , these were only available in a four-year period : 1966 through 1969 , so it is a somewhat rare bike to start with , so it was a very good candidate for the build ." " The stock displacement was 74 " - this one has been punched out to 93 " to give it a little more wind ," said Shadley . It is modified with S & S Super Stock cylinder heads and an S & S flywheel to give it the added cubic inches and power output . The transmission gears are a closeratio four-speed set from Andrews . " I got the transmission kit right out of the Drag Specialties catalog ," Shadley said . A stronger clutch setup and transmission sprockets also went into the improved , rebuilt drivetrain . Shadley added an electronic ignition system and a later-model style starter . He also upgraded the charging system , the wiring and used LED lights for the signals and brake lights . " When you build a bike for Drag Specialties , you focus on what is available in the catalog ," Shadley said . " Why not ? There is so much in there ! The idea is to make the build accessible , not stray too far . I wanted to add some modern touches , but still keep the build looking correct for the time period ." The rear end features a " juice brake " setup . " It is a drum brake , but it is hydraulic powered ," Shadley said . " And it is all on the left side . The front rotor is also on the left side , so when you park the bike on the side stand , you get a really clean , uncluttered look ." Being a builder , he did customize or modify some parts to fit his ideas . " The exhaust system I built ," Shadley said . " I started with a Paughco exhaust pipe
and modified it to be a ' crush pipe ' ( a system that has a header run inside the frame ) and added a bit of a kickup at the end . I did some work to shape the oil tank - extensions and length to the sides ." He also made the center tank panel that runs the length of the tank and houses the gauges . The chain guard brackets and ignition coil cover also got some custom touches . " I am really , really happy with the look of that front end ," Shadley said . " I impact on our planet by introducing a new standard for aftermarket motorbike pads and then for Original Equipment . " This path , which began a year ago with the acquisition of SBS Friction by Brembo , is in line with SBS Friction ’ s mission to enable braking excellence for all motorcycle riders and Brembo ’ s mission to become a ' solution provider ' - to answer the new paradigms of sustainable mobility and offer the best possible riding experience ." www . sbsbrakes . com / green
really wanted that cleaned up , to get away from the style of a bike that has that heavy front headlight nacelle cover with the fork tins , a different set of triple trees and a custom headlight to clean up and give the front end a more open , narrower appearance . " I also changed the angle of the brake pedal a bit , so it sat with a better line . And I made modifications so I could install a set of later-model floorboards on the bike and get a more interesting look and style ," he said . The paint scheme was inspired by the Drag Specialties blue . " I chose colors that would complement that blue , the classic Drag Specialties color ," Shadley said . " The silver is real silver leaf inlay to give it some added pop . And the logo on the tank was inspired by the Drag Specialties logo I saw on an old original business card ." The best part ? " I get to keep it , it ' s mine !" Shadley laughed . " I built it like all my custom bikes - to be a bike you can ride . Once it is returned from being shown by Drag Specialties , I look forward to being able to put some miles on it ." www . dragspecialties . com
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