National Cycle : Earlier this year , the Maywood , Illinois windscreen manufacturer introduce its new Quantum + rain repellent coating - " a world first breakthrough in windscreen coatings ," says International Sales Manager Paul Gomez . " We are elevating and setting a new standard in hydrophobic coating . Our legendary Quantum hardcoating has been hugely respected ever since it was introduced , but the new Quantum + is said to " take its protective properties to a new level . The highway is a hostile environment at the best of times , and our Quantum hardcoat was developed to deliver optimized , robust and durable optical clarity under even the worst of riding conditions "; www . nationalcycle . com
DP Brakes : The originators of sintered brake pad technology for motorcycles , DP manufactures " quality sintered metal brake pads for replacements and performance upgrades for every riding application , including racing , sport , touring , and cruising ." All made in-house at the company ' s UK headquarters facility ; www . dp-brakes . com
SBS Friction : The Denmark based braking technology leader continues to take the ' science of stopping ' to places that the motorcycle industry didn ' t realise it could go . The latest quantum leap is ' HeRidium ' brake pad backing plate technology for its top-level racing compound , DS Dual Sinter . To improve backing plate strength and stability , and significantly reduce the risk of deformation ( bending ) and compound taper wear , race-developed ' HeRidium ' is composed of high-tech steel with a specialized heat treatment that " meets the challenges set by the increasingly more powerful engines , new tyre compounds , suspension components , and a lot of the technological integrations that have taken place in the last decade "; www . sbs . dk
Klock Werks : In addition to the new 10 " Flare windshield option , recent product news from the Mitchell , SD based specialist includes an expansion of its popular Tire Hugger front fender fit kit series to now include 2024 Harley- Davidson CVO Road Glide and Street Glide models . " Now tailored to fit Harley ' s latest touring bikes , these expanded Tire Hugger fender fit kits are made from 14-gauge steel , using deep-drawn stamping technology for a consistently smooth finish . Each fender is laser-cut for precise fitment and coated with an electro-static layer to resist rust and corrosion ." Available in multiple styles and fitments for 16 ", 17 ", 18 " and 19 " wheels ; www . getklocked . com
S & S Cycle : In a year that has seen the Viola , Wisconsin based home of ' Proven Performance ' continue its customary high tempo of new product releases , recent news includes new MK-Series B Crankcases for building massive power . They can be paired with the S & S 136 " cylinder kit and 4 5 / 8 " Stroker Crank to give " a rock-solid build . These cases scrape more oil than the stock design , have a large volume sump , and stock deck height means they fit in a stock frame without modification "; www . sscycle . com www . AMDmag . com AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - DECEMBER 2024 25