Freedom Performance ' Sharktails ' for 2000 ' Gilroy Chief '
VO2 ' Onyx ' Air Cleaner
Here ' s something you don ' t see very often these days- a vendor with a fitment for a ' Gilroy ' era Indian Motorcycle model. Indeed, the bike itself is not something that you see very often either- a rare survivor. My thanks to Freedom Performance Exhausts( Corona, CA) for news of a gentleman by the name of ' Mazen ' and his 2000 " Gilroy Chief ". This is one of the Gen 1.0 ' Gilroy Indians ' that were based on the 88 ci, 1,442 cc S & S V-twin. The Chief was followed in 2001 by new Scout and Spirit models, before the iteration of the ' Powerplus ' engine made its debut in 2002( the 1,600 cc Powerplus 100 ci; aka the " bottlecap " engine)- a design that was much liked but reliability and performance were not great; it was widely regarded as having been rushed. That pre-Carolwood, pre-Polaris, Pre-King ' s Mountain era Indian Motorcycle Company of America( IMCOA) was based in the former California Motorcycle Company( CMC) facility at Gilroy, CA. It was the first real volume come-back for the brand since the company went broke and the iconic ' Wigwam ' factory at Springfield, Mass., was shuttered in 1953. The IMCOA holding company was created to bring together competing and disparate name and rights ownerships but, itself, entered bankruptcy in 2003. That was when Stephen Julius( UK based Stellican), acquired the rights from IMCA. It was Julius / Stellican who had brought Chris Craft back from the dead, so they had form where famous brand turnarounds were concerned. They acquired a facility at King ' s Mountain, NC., fixed the( still admired) " bottlecap " engine and ran production there from 2006-2011. That gave new long-term hope to Indian fans worldwide before Julius passed the torch to Polaris Industries in 2011. Meanwhile ' Mazen ' and his 2000 " Gilroy Chief " are enjoying a new set of Freedom Performance 33 " Softail ' Sharktails '- and long may he continue to do so.
FREEDOM PERFORMANCE EXHAUST Corona, California, USA Tel: 951 898 4733 www. freedomperform. com
The ' Onyx ' is the latest addition to Vance & Hines ' popular Vo2 Air Cleaner series, with " form and function in perfect balance." A completely open face design allows for maximum air flow, while the precision machined billet aluminum cover is finished off with one of two black finishes delivering " enhanced air flow for improved performance and a dark, sinister appearance that will cap off the look of any Harley." Those finishes are Wrinkle Black or Black Contrast. Additional features include high-capacity washable ait filter element and integrated velocity stack. They are available for a wide selection of Sportsters( 91- 22), 99-17 Dyna, Touring and Softails 02 and up.
VANCE & HINES Garden Grove, California, USA Tel: 562 921 7461 sales @ vanceandhines. com www. vanceandhines. com
Scorpion Clutch Basket Upgrade
Ventura, California based Barnett Clutches- an internationally respected leader in high-performance motorcycle clutch, cable and brake component technology- has added a Harley-Davidson Clutch Basket as an upgrade to its popular Scorpion Clutch range. " Engineered for maximum strength, durability, and smooth clutch operation in high-torque street and performance applications, this Scorpion Clutch Basket is built for riders running a stock motor, increased horsepower or who are looking for solutions that are capable of handling aggressive
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riding conditions." It features heavy-duty construction and precision machining for " reliable engagement and long service life." Applications include 2007-16 HD Big Twins, 2017- 26 M8 FLs and 2018-26 M8 Softails.
BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLES Ventura, California, USA Tel: 805 642 9435 info @ barnettcables. com www. barnettclutches. com