Custom Chrome Europe has been representing Progressive Suspension in Europe for over 20 years and continues to keep its inventory up-to-date withy the latest applications from the Californian manufacturer . For the FTR 1200 / S , the 465 Series SGL monoshock is said to offer improved damping and spring rates , resulting in increased suspension compliance . This allows the rear suspension to absorb road irregularities more effectively ( such as bridge abutments and longitudinal pavement cracks ) without the harshness associated with the OE suspension .
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Chassis stability is also said to be improved - " for a more confidence inspiring ride ." The five-position rebound damping adjuster allows the rider to fine-tune the shock for comfort and control . Features include a hard anodized aluminum body , anodized aluminum shock-mounting eyes with spherical bearings ( OE is rubber bushing / needle bearing ), high pressure nitrogen , monotube design with threaded or R . A . P . ( Remote Adjustable Preload ) preload adjusters . The 465 Series SGL monoshock is recommended for ' 19- ' 20 FTR 1200 / S
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black / black standard , coil spring progressive 46 rebound , spring preload . For 2018-19 Softails , the Progressive Suspension 429 Series monoshock is " designed to improve handling and stability while cruising around town or on the wide open road ." Utilizing a high-pressure nitrogen charged damper , it features a steel monotube construction with an Internal Floating Piston ( IFP ). This shock is easy to install , and the preload is simply adjusted via threaded preload adjusters . The 429 Series shock comes in standard or heavy-duty 429 progressive rate springs and is available in 12.2 ", 12.6 ", 13.1 " and 13.5 " lengths . It features 40 mm monotube construction with high performance MCU joust bumper , deflective disc valving and hard chrome precision ground damper rod . It is available for Softails in black body , black spring , in standard or heavy duty with choice of 12 ", 12.5 ", 13 " or 13.5 " eye-toeye length .
CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE Grolsheim , GERMANY Tel : + 49 ( 0 ) 6721 4007 0 info @ customchrome . de www . custom-chromeeurope . com www . progressivesuspension . com
Biltwell Bolt-Ons for Big Twins
California based Biltwell may be best known for its helmets , but it has made hard parts for Harley- Davidsons since it started - everything from pegs and seats to bars , risers and grips . Co-founder Bill Bryant told AMD that " when the Motor Company introduced its M-8 powered Softail in 2018 , we dropped a full range of fully reversible high-performance bolt-ons to make Harley ' s newest cruiser more stylish and easier to control during highstakes riding . " Engineered to improve ergonomics and handling , Biltwell Tracker bars and Murdock risers are a smart upgrade for your customer ' s H-D Big Twins .
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Accessories like our billet dash panel , utility mirrors and award-winning AlumiCore grips harmonize with Harley hand controls and digital speedos to complete a stylish cockpit upgrade that adds comfort and safety . " The construction and appearance of these parts and accessories is rugged , performance oriented , super clean and bang ' on-point ' for the kind of street tracker and legacy MX styling that riders are looking for ."
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With a first production run now in stock at its St George , Utah headquarters , these new ' Alpha Wolf ' triple trees from Kraus Motor Co are described as " an essential part of a performance front end set-up . " The new ' Alpha Wolf ' triple trees are the foundation of a solid suspension and are the strongest available for the application . All Kraus triple trees are machined from solid billet and designed with a proprietary geometry to tighten up and improve performance and handling . " They are substantial , well designed , engineered to perform and very , very strong - these are the best triple trees available from anyone , anywhere ." Available finishes include machine or black anodized . They include a set of two replacement 30 mm bearings and come complete with stem and all the necessary hardware and parts to bolt up to 2014 and up FLT Road Glides .
KRAUS MOTOR CO St George , Utah , USA Tel : 707 595 0950 info @ krausmotorco . com www . krausmotorco . com
BILTWELL INC . Temecula , California , USA Tel : 951 699 1500 service @ biltwellinc . com www . biltwellinc . com
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