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W&W expands product range
W&W Cycles is now stocking ‘Cannonball MAG12’ wheels, which are reproductions of the cast
magnesium wheels that gained popularity in drag
racing circles in the ‘60s. The cast is using the latest
technology and state-of-the-art aluminum alloys, to
guarantee long-term trouble-free service, and the
Sportsters, ’91-’03, the cast iron, nickel-plated
brackets raise the left peg by 63mm and the right by
75mm.
Providing a choice of handlebar options, W&W is
stocking two designs from Pangea Speed; the Zephyr
and Streamliner. The Zephyr handlebars feature
flared ends that bolt directly to the triple trees, and
have 3.5in bolt spacing. The 1in diameter bars are
not dimpled, making them suitable for use with
controls from bikes built before ’81.
The 1in diameter Zephyr bars from Pangea Speed
are for pre'81 bikes that do not require dimples
A cast finish/machined finish is one of the options
on the Cannonball MAG-12 wheels
new wheels feature a changed hub design too. The
hub now accepts special adapters which allow for
the installation of common H-D drum and disc brake
systems. Certified to take loads of 350kg per wheel,
the MAG-12s are certified by TÜV and JWL (JASO)
approved and available in sizes 3 x 16in and 2.5 x
19in and a choice of cast finish/machined finish or
barrel polished/machined finish.
W&W Cycles sources parts internationally and it
now has Baja Sportster skid plates from
Sweden’s LeBeef Kustom Metal Works. The skid
plates are laser cut from steel, then shaped in
hydraulic presses. Available to fit 2004 onward
The LeBeef Kustom Metal Works skid
plate fits Sportsters from 2004
onward
Pangea Speed Streamliner handlebars bolt
directly to the upper triple tree
The Bull Original seat unit for Sportsters is
influenced by a Factory design from 1971
Like the Zephyr, the Streamliner bars bolt
directly to the triple trees. The 54cm wide bars are
23cm high and have a 23cm pull-back.
An extensive range of performance shock
absorbers are now available from W&W as the
company is stocking the Bitubo range for H-D
applications. The Bitubo WME Series of shocks
feature a nitrogen pressurized mono-chamber with
a floating oil/gas separating piston. This internal
hydraulic system is said to improve riding comfort
and vehicle control.
The adjustable shocks have a body made from
make the conversions easier. The range begins with
the Bull Original Boattail for ’04 on Sportsters.
The design is based upon the one-year only offering
from the Factory in 1971 that combined elements of
Super Glides and Sportster seats and fenders. The
fiberglass Bull Original seat and fender fits without
any modification needed to the bike, is ready to paint
and is supplied complete with a checkered pleat seat
pad.
The Burly Café Racer tail section is for ‘86-‘03
Sportsters. Once again this one is fiberglass, and is
The rear of the bike needs modification
to fit the Burly Brand Café Racer tail
section for Sportsters
Sportsters, the skid plates can be ordered in a choice
of galvanized silver or black powder coat/wrinkle
finish.
Continuing the international theme, Japan’s E/J
supplies W&W with its Tokyo Step riser kits for
mid-controls. Designed for use on Evo engined
The Tokyo Step kit by E/J raises the
mounting point for mid-controls on Evo
Sportsters
The XR 1200
Sportster is among
the H-D models that
can be upgrade with
Bitubo adjustable shocks
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high-resistance steel alloy and its heads are CNCmachin ed from billet aluminum.
The shocks are available to fit 1979 on Sportsters,
’80-’05 Touring models, FXR applications, ’91
onward Dyna, and XR 1200 Sportsters from ’08.
A second Bitubo shock option for ’79 on
Sportsters, FXR, XR 1200, and ’80-’05 Touring
models is a version with a separate compensation
tank, filled with pressurized nitrogen gas. This feature
is claimed to improve vehicle control at all levels of
riding. The body is made from high-resistance steel
alloy and its heads are cast aluminum (upper) or
CNC-machined from billet aluminum (lower).
Adjustment on the shocks includes spring preload,
rebound and compression.
Responding to the trend for creating café racers
from Sportsters, W&W has a range of tail sections to
finished in black. The supplied seat pad has a gel
insert for comfort. Installation of this tail section
requires removal of fender, supporting struts and
relocation of the taillight and signals.
The final café racer tail section choice is from
Speed of Color. Designed for ’04 onward
Sportsters, the German made kit includes an
extended splash guard and mounts to the original
struts, which have to be shortened, and a stitched
seat pad.
Throwback MC Parts finned rocker boxes
are for use on Shovelhead motors. The cast aluminum
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