ProTaper - Industry First Aluminum and Carbon Fiber Handlebar
S & S claims to have been building performance baggers long before they were called that , and that as the home of " Proven Performance ," its focus has always been on making big power . Inspired by King of the Baggers , the company says the Diamondback 2-1 exhaust system is a perfect example of its commitment to true performance . " Beginning with a stepped header for maximum flow and a merged collector specifically engineered to prevent exhaust gas reversion , this system wraps up with a 4 " full stainless muffler that ends before the rear axle . " The Diamondback is not for your daddy ’ s bagger , but purpose-built to make big power and sound , have excellent cornering clearance and just the right look ." It also provides clearance for taller shocks and is available in a brushed stainless or Guardian Black finish .
S & S CYCLE INC . Viola , Wisconsin , USA Tel : 608 627 1497 sscust @ sscycle . com www . sscycle . com
Tucker has announced what it claims is an industry first with a " revolutionary " ProTaper carbon fiber-reinforced aluminum handlebar - " designed specifically to meet the needs of motocross riders ." Randy Valade , Brand Director for ProTaper , said : " The ProTaper ACF handlebar uses a revolutionary carbon core system to maintain strength while creating the lightest 1 1 / 8-inch handlebar in the industry . The use of unidirectional , unwoven carbon
' Outcast ' 2-Up with GT Inlay Options
In addition to its popular GT2 black perforated vinyl inlay with black double diamond stitching , Californian custom seat designer Le Pera ' s ' Outcast ' 2-Up is now available with additional inlay options . The GT1 is a stylish performance look white inlay with black double diamond stitching , and the GT3 is a contemporary high-tech look carbon fiber inlay . Designed for 2008 and up Baggers , the front seating area has the same area as its popular ' Maverick ' with a tapered mid-section for stop and go ease . Available through Le Pera distributors , it features 15 " driver seating and 11 " for the passenger , with or without removable backrest , and additionally in a ' Daddy Long Legs ' version for taller riders . Still handcrafting all its seats at its North Hollywood , California headquarters after more than 45 years as the market ' s design leader , all Le Pera seats feature a highly detailed powder-coated steel , carpeted base plate , a specially poured high density ' Marathon ' molded foam foundation and double stitched , handcrafted ' BikerTec ' custom cover with bonded polyester thread for durability .
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LE PERA ENTERPRISES North Hollywood , California , USA Tel : 818 767 5110 info @ lepera . com www . lepera . com fiber creates a core for the bar with a maximum longitudinal tensile strength that is twice the strength of a traditional carbon fiber weave . " This carbon fiber core allows ProTaper to reduce the thickness of the strong 7000 series aluminum alloy walls in key areas , decreasing weight by up to 20 % and producing unrivaled impact-absorbing flex . " In addition , the ACF handlebar uses ProTaper ' s Control + design , which creates 220 mm of space , an increase of up to 40 mm , for mounting controls such as hydraulic clutches , ignition mapping switches and electric starters . The Control + design creates this additional space without ergonomic changes for the rider . " The handlebar is the most critical element in a rider ' s control of the bike . This innovation in design offers greater control , greater comfort , increased ability to mount crucial controls and reduces weight by up to 20 %." The ACF handlebar is available in black in four bends to allow riders the fit that they prefer - the CR High , Carmichael , Henry / Reed and SX Race bends .
TUCKER POWERSPORTS Fort Worth , Texas , USA Tel : 817 258 9000 www . protaper . com
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