Updated Hypercharger- tests show big HP and Torque gains
One of the core products on which Kuryakyn was founded back in the late 1980s, the Hot Rod inspired Hypercharger was ahead of its time back then, and as a product that, along with S & S, did much to define and create the concept of the performance intake, it still is a strong seller. Kuryakyn says that they have sold in the hundreds of thousands of units to date worldwide, but now“ the journey has come full circle with the official introduction of the revolutionary Hypercharger ES.“ Representing the evolution of one of the industry’ s most iconic products, the Hypercharger ES
showcases modern updates in both style and performance. The radical new design features stateof-the-art electronic butterfly engagement, delivering precise butterfly movement compared to vacuum-operated fluttering.“ An integrated servo motor that connects to the coil actuates and opens the butterflies with every twist of the throttle, creating an interactive experience between rider, air cleaner and motorcycle that is unlike anything else available.” The company says air delivery is maximized through an all new Kuryakyn designed high-flow K & N filter element with a larger surface area that combines with an internal stinger design on the filter’ s end cap to result in approximately 10 percent more airflow, improved CFM rating and increased horsepower and torque versus previous Hypercharger models. Kuryakyn says that third-party dyno tuning performed on a stock Harley-Davidson 107 cubic inch Milwaukee-Eight Touring model produced an 8.5 percent horsepower increase and 3 percent more torque, with peak gains seen at 5,000 rpm.“ The Hypercharger ES’ aggressively styled modular housing is constructed from high quality A380
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aluminum, offered in three finish options. The modular design allows easy customization with Kuryakyn’ s classic faceplate kits( sold separately). These interchangeable faceplates feature a fully fluted design with laser-engraved Hypercharger ES emblem to completely alter the style in minutes. Volume production for the Hypercharger ES is slated for early September with fitment for all’ 99-’ 17 Twin Cam and’ 17 Milwaukee-Eight models, with XL Sportster applications to follow soon.
KURYAKYN Somerset, Wisconsin, USA Tel: 715 247 5008 salessupport @ kuryakyn. com www. kuryakyn. com
4 1 / 2” passing lamps and fairing LED kit option
Youngsville, North Carolina based Custom Dynamics have these 4 ½” passing lamps with LED halos, featuring 10 watt CREE XML LEDs and lightweight polycarbonate lenses surrounded by LED halo rings. Said to be 5 x brighter than stock with a 5800K light color temperature, they are BCM compliant and have plug‘ n play 081 connectors. Sold in pairs, passing lamp harnesses that allow passing lamps to remain on when the headlamp is switched to high beam are available separately. Also seen here is an optional LED light kit for the fairing vent trim. The white, forward facing kit features plug‘ n play installation and two 9-LED TruFLEX strips.
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Janesville, Wisconsin, USA Tel: 608 758 1111 drag @ dragspecialties. com www. dragspecialties. com
Road Rage III options for 2017 Baggers
Californian manufacturer Bassani Xhaust has added to its Road Rage III line-up with three new fitments for 2017 Baggers. All three systems feature stainless 409 construction with hand TIG welding and 1-3 / 4”- 1-7 / 8” stepped head pipes“ for maximum performance,” says Bassani’ s Gary Naito.“ These really are a complete package for the M-8 Touring models. They include 18 mm and 12 mm O2 sensor ports with adapters and plugs, removable end cap and baffle and partial stainless heat shields.“ We have three styles to choose from- a 4” short megaphone muffler that mounts to the transmission, and for mounting under the bags a 4” straight can muffler system, plus a 4” megaphone muffler system.”
These and other Bassani designs are available through Drag Specialties
BASSANI XHAUST Anaheim, California, USA Tel: 714 630 1821 motorcycle @ bassani. com www. bassanipipes. com
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