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VICTORY & INDIAN PRO GUIDE Low-profile touring seats DRAG Specialties Seats’ range now includes a low-profile touring option for use on Victory motorcycles, in particular the ’06-‘14 Jackpot and Vegas Jackpot models. These new seats also have the option to be used with a matching backrest. Along with providing a lower position, the new seats feature solar-reflective leather in the seating area, which is claimed to reduce the surface temperature by as much as 25 degrees Fahrenheit compared to conventional leather or vinyl. The sides are constructed of automotive grade vinyl, and the flexible urethane foam interior is mounted on a 3/16in ABS thermo-formed seat base with a carpeted bottom and includes rubber bumpers to protect the bike's paint. The low-profile Victory seats are available in four styles: smooth, crusade, pillow and flame. All mounting hardware is included. DRAG SPECIALTIES SEATS Janesville, Wisconsin, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] seats.dragspecialties.com Adjustable exhaust systems for Indian JEKILL and Hyde have now launched a range of exhaust systems for the latest line of 2014 Indian motorcycles. The Jekill and Hyde systems, which are made of stainless steel, feature an electronically activated valve that alters the volume of the exhaust but retains full power even when closed. The exhaust has European type approval and is available in a choice of chrome or black finishes and with different end caps including Big Shot, Streetfighter and Slashcut. Jekill and Hyde exhausts are offereds for the Indian Chief Classic, the Chief Vintage and the Chieftain. The system is also available for use on Victory motorcycles. THE JEKILL & HYDE COMPANY GMBH Eisenheim-Kaltenhausen, GERMANY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.jekillandhyde.com Classic Solo and Pillion saddles for ‘14 Indian Chief CORBIN has released a range of Classic Solo and Pillion saddles for the 2014 line of Indian Chief models. Corbin states that its Classic Solo seat conforms to the shape of the rider’s body for maximum support on long distance rides. For added back support, the saddle also accepts an optional rider's backrest that provides an additional nine inches of vertical support. Also available is a ‘Close’ model that provides seating closer to the bars and slightly lower for easier reach. The wide variety of backrest styles available for the Classic Solo install into hardware concealed inside the saddle, and in order to fit a wide range of riders, are fully angle adjustable. For maximum versatility, the Corbin Solo saddle has been designed to work with different passenger pillion seats. Corbin's 50s pillion is built with the company’s exclusive high-density Comfort Cell foam, like its saddles, to provide firm support with a low profile. It comes decorated in a choice of leather styles to coordinate with the Corbin Solo. The Touring pillion provides the passenger with maximized seating area, and is said to be sculpted ergonomically to eliminate hot spots and improve weight distribution. A third option is a Touring pillion modified to work with the Indian sissybar. 34 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - JULY 2014 Saddles and backrests include genuine leather seating panels in a choice of colors and styles and a diamond stitch pattern in the solo seat and embroidered warrior feather in the pillion. In the side panels a coordinating vinyl material is used to help to support the foam shape. Also included is a genuine leather fringe and the option of chrome or black studs at no additional charge. CORBIN Holl