Performance Machine : Having successfully completed the transition into new manufacturing space alongside sister company Vance & Hines ( Santa Fe Springs , California ) last year , Monoblock calipers and Drifter Floorboards are among recent strong sellers . Block-Ops style Race Line thermally efficient cover series - Cam , Clutch , Transmission , Derby and Rocker Box - have also established themselves with dealers and customizers since first being introduced 24 months ago ; www . performancemachine . com
Darkhorse Motor Company : Founded in 1980 and best known for its legendary Man O ' War Crankshafts , President John Dahmer told AMD that : " we engineer all of our Darkhorse Pro products and procedures to support engine longevity and increased horsepower in the foundation of every American-made performance motor configuration . Our focus is straight and true . We provide you with long term solutions to short comings in OEM production-based products . Two years ago , the Man O-War premium connecting rods were released after a year of inhouse testing . This chromoly h-beam style rod was engineered utilizing all historical data accumulated in the first four years of research and testing in the M8 platform . That same year saw V & H win the King Of The Baggers National Championship utilizing Darkhorse ' full race prepared crankshaft . Late last year , the innovative Total Indicator Run-out Tool was released to the industry , definitively changing how technicians measure runout on both the pinion and sprocket shafts of all big twin H-D models back to 1970 "; www . darkhorsemoco . com
TecMate : The international battery charger and maintenance specialist recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and sells exclusively through Parts Unlimited , Drag Specialties and Parts Canada in North America . Helping dealers to help their customers to choose the right charger for their needs has always been important for TecMate ' s mission to ' Spread the Word ' about battery care best practices . TecMate has created a rider-friendly webpage that lists the
2025 range of OptiMate battery chargers for powersport applications that is designed to specifically to help riders make the right choice . The OptiMate range is organized into three levels - Easy , More and Best - according to function , popularity and the rider ' s battery knowledge . At the top of the range the Gold series OptiMate 4 Quad program has all the features of the Easy and More groups , combined into a single smart battery charger with four selectable programs to save , charge , test and maintain 12V Pb / lead-acid ( flooded , VRLA , AGM & GEL ) or a 12.8V / 13.2V LFP lithium
( Lithium Ferrous Phosphate / LiFePO4 ) batteries directly , in or out of the vehicle , or charge , test and maintain via the CAN bus controlled 12V socket where applicable . TecMate CEO Martin Human says that " no matter the choice made by the rider , all OptiMates in the line-up share features such as ' no supervision required ' automatic operation , ' connect and forget ' 24-7 battery maintenance and eco-friendly efficient power conversion technologies that reduce electricity usage , keeping the rider ' s battery in tiptop shape at the lowest cost "; www . tecmate . com
Hogtunes : Keeping it simple , keeping it clear and keeping it pure motorcycle are the Hogtune ' s touchstones . " Whether you ' re looking to add four or six speakers , speakers in your lids , multiple amplifiers or just a simple upgrade of two speakers in your fairing , we ' ve got what you need to improve your riding experience through music ." For ' 14- ' 23 models the company offers Hogtunes branded products or upgrades to ' Wild Boar Audio ' for more power , better bass response and noticeably superior performance . " Everything we do is specifically designed for a motorcycle and easy-to-install ." Check out the ergonomic , award winning Wild Boar Audio and Hogtunes retro cut-in lid kits - " from a cutting template that reduces the chance of error , to a design that actually allows for water drainage , to the speakers pointing in the right direction - we took everything that was wrong with other cut-in kits and made it better ." For ' 14- ' 23 H-D bikes with factory saddlebag lids "; www . hogtunes . com
Kodlin USA : A massive new product launch for 2025 includes new fitments for 2023.5 and up VVT H-D Touring models . New parts include Saddlebag Latch Covers , Kodlin Trackbars , Ascent Riser , water reservoir cover , horn relocation kit , NXL Derby Cover and Kodlin x Mustang Squareback seat - oh , and not to forget the new Kodlin Oval Air Cleaner ( 49 state EPA compliant ) that has been measured at delivering up to a 12 hp increase on a 2024 stock Street Glide with V & H pipe and Thundermax Auto Tune ECM ; www . kodlinusa . com
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