Always striving to " make it easy for you to do it right ," Oreland , Pennsylvania based NAMZ Custom Cycle Products has spent over 21 years coming up with solutions for problems that shouldn ' t exist . One such arose back in 2005 when , having found that water can interfere with the signal or cause damage to the speedometer , Harley started using a watertight speedometer connector - specifically a
Tri-bar eliminator harness
watertight 3-position Deutsch connector on the speed sensor , which was mounted in the transmission for the same reason . The issue was that this new 12-position watertight speedo connector was only available from Harley and there was no mating male connector . How did they make it work ? Just like several other connectors , the mating connector was built into the housing of what it is plugged into - example , the 4-position female connector that plugged directly into the ignition coil . This posed a problem for speedometer relocation , and especially for NAMZ to be able to make a plugn-play harness . To save money and make matters even less user-friendly , back in 2010 the factory started using this same connector on the fender tip tri-bar light on Street and Road Glides . " Serviceability has always been important to our product designs ," says president and Chief Technical officer Jeff Zielinski . " Sometimes there are what appear to be cheaper ways of doing things , but for us quality is at a premium if it is to have our name on it , so when it came to designing a practical , durable and ergonomically efficient mating connector , we decided to do it the right way . " Our male speedo connector is available individually and from a selection of 100 % plug-n-play harnesses - it is 100 %, which means the wiring can be depinned for repairs . The removable 12-position wire seal keeps moisture out and 12 male terminals are included for simple do-it-yourself installation . " Available in black with the NAMZ logo , this connector will make all speedometer harnesses 100 % plug-n-play . We own the tooling and rights to this connector , and you will never hear that you can ' t get it again . Our harnesses are designed and
Speed extension harness
manufactured by our highly skilled and experienced technicians here at our own facility in Pennsylvania ." NAMZ is celebrating 21 years in business , providing " world class " electrical components , LED lighting ( Letric brand ), Badlands lighting modules , wiring harnesses and installation supplies . NAMZ and Badlands products are available through Drag Specialties , Parts Unlimited , Tucker , Mid-USA , J & P Cycles , V-Twin , Parts Canada , Parts Europe , Custom Chrome Europe , Motorcycle Storehouse , W & W , Zodiac , Rollies Speed Shop and Performance Cycle Wholesale Limited , or directly from the company ' s website .
NAMZ CUSTOM CYCLE PRODUCTS Oreland , Pennsylvania , USA Tel : 610 265 7100 info @ namzccp . com www . namzccp . com
Lead-Free Wheel Weights and ' Axis ' Truing and Balance Stand
Loomis , California based cables , controls and tools specialist Motion Pro offers a full line of high-quality steel wheel weights that are available in silver , black or nickel plate ( for chrome wheels ). Motion Pro steel wheel weights have a strong selfadhesive backing and are available in either a 90 ounce box , containing 360 x 7 g ( 1 / 4 oz ) segments , or in an 18 ounce box with 72 x 7 g ( 1 / 4 oz ) segments .
" These are the best way to balance your motorcycle ’ s wheels on most stock and custom wheels ," says Joe Fratis , Motion Pro ' s V-twin market manager . " They offer a versatile solution to a dealer ' s wheel balancing needs , and above all they are a durable solution . They are made from steel and therefore lead-free , are a 20.4 mm x 13.1 mm horizontal design and will adhere to spoke or cast wheels ." Also seen here , the Motion Pro ' Axis ' truing balance stand " makes a tricky job easy ," says Joe . " It is designed to ensure accuracy and its simple design makes it a cinch to use . The 15 mm axle fits most modern street and off-road motorcycle wheels and features premium bearings that allow precise wheel balancing . " Aluminum hub cones with set-screws hold wheels firmly in place and are designed to work with wheel bearing I . D . ( inner diameter ) from 18 mm to 32 mm . For truing , an aluminum pointer is mounted to a clamp with horizontal and vertical adjustment - the unique single-sided design makes it easy to access spoke nipples ." The blue powder coated steel tubular frame is designed to fold down for easy storage . For more portable and trackside wheel servicing solutions , check out the sturdy welded steel Motion Pro tire station , which is designed to provide a secure platform for working on wheels and to hold and protect a common 5-10 gallon air tank , so you have a ready source of compressed air . Plus , its redesigned valve core remover and ergonomic fit-for-purpose Bead Pro combination bead breaker and tire lever set in forged 7075 aluminum levers . " If you ' re headed to the track , never leave home without them ," says Joe .
MOTION PRO Loomis , California , USA
Tel : 650 594 9600 www . motionpro . com
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