American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 178 May 2014 | Page 52

Rick’s Touring parts for ‘14
Harley-Davidson models
RICK’S was the first European manufacturer
to have a TÜV-approved 30in front wheel in
2013, and now the Baden-Baden based
authorized dealership and custom house has
unveiled a range of custom parts for the
2014 Touring bikes from the Motor
Company.
The range of parts for the 2014 year model
Touring bikes includes the introduction of
13in brake disc conversion kits. As a
manufacturer of over-sized Bagger wheels
Rick’s has taken the approach of keeping the
brake rotor’s size in proportion with the
wheel. The Rick’s 13in brake conversion kit
has been developed to fit Rick’s 21, 23 and
26in TÜV-approved diameter wheels (as well
as other manufacturer’s wheels), and once
installed is said to offer an increased
braking surface, providing better heat
distribution and faster stopping.
Continuing with the big wheel conversions,
Rick’s now has a version of its TÜV-approved
seven-degree triple trees to allow 21, 23 and
26in front wheels to be safely used on 2014
Touring models.
Mounting a 21in, 23in or 26in front wheel
into a motorcycle is, due to the larger
diameter of the wheel, equal to a 2-4in
extended front fork, resulting in higher
center of gravity on a motorcycle that is
sometimes tail-heavy due to the weight
carried in the panniers. Rick’s seven-degree
triple trees angle the stock fork forward to
retain the stock height at the front of the
bike.
CNC-machined in Rick’s House of Custom,
the triple trees are a bolt-on fitting, with no
frame modifications necessary and the stock
fork retained. Progressive springs are
recommended, but the use of stock

TÜV approved, handlebars for 2014 Touring
models. Available in 350mm, 400mm and
450mm heights, the new handlebars can be
used with the stock riser covers as short
risers fit the stock mounting position, and
stock or aftermarket controls can be used,
while despite the slim look and 90-degree
angles, cables and hydraulic lines can be
hidden inside the bars.
Moving towards the rear of the bike, Rick’s
offers extended side covers for more
aerodynamic airflow around the bags. The
company’s side fillers are manufactured
from heavy duty fiberglass and are a bolt-on
replacement for the stock pieces. They work
with Rick’s own custom bags, stock and CVO
bags.
Completing the new selection of parts
developed by Rick’s for the 2014 Touring
models is the company’s tail end kit. The
newly developed package includes a rear
fender with a 4in downward extension and
1.5in rearward stretch, and cut-outs allow
the mounting of H-D CVO taillights in the
glass fiber fender.
The Rick’s 2014 model year extended
Touring cases feature the same dimensions
as the new fender, and yet can be used with
the stock H-D covers, keys and latches, as
well as aftermarket options.

components reduces the cost considerably.
Rick’s has further options available for users
of larger fro