American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 219 October 2017 | Page 21
James Gaskets: After a year-long analysis of the operational
characteristics of Harley’s 2017 Tourer engine, the market leading
Dayton, Nevada based V-Twin gaskets and seals specialist is set to launch
an all-new M-8 program for the 2018 season; www.jamesgaskets.com
TechnoReseach: The Royal Oak, Michigan based tuning specialist has
added over 25 new features to its arsenal for its ‘Centurion’ branded
diagnostic tool. For the 2018 license additions include new tire pressure
monitoring system features, carburetor tuning, ECU cloning features for
blank ECU replacements and oil/chassis fan enable and disable. It has
also released a new product, Centurion-Audio HD, which is the only tool
on the market geared specifically for audio purposes;
www.technoresearch.com
Battistini Custom Cycle: Orange, California based designer Rikki
Battistini’s ‘Leading Axle’ fork legs take their inspiration from 1970s
motocross. They feature an axle that is offset over 1 1/2” forward and
around 1/2” lower, “to give a perfect trail when fitting a 23” front wheel
to any touring bike.” Described as a “true bolt-on part,” ‘Leading Axle’
fork legs simply replace the stock lower legs without the need to remove
the fairing, trees or change the frame geometry – “the ‘Leading Axle’
fork leg has the corrected trail built right into the leg.” Utilizing the stock
brakes, fender and all fork internals, Rikki says they can be replaced in
under two hours; www.battistinisusa.com