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J.W. Speaker: Based in Germanstown, Wisconsin, J.W. Speaker specialize
in building the technology behind the Adaptive Series headlight, the
“world’s first dynamically adaptive motorcycle headlight, representing a
genuine evolution in motorcycle headlights.” Designed to address the
issues of lighting blind spots created by fixed lights when a motorcycle is
leaning or cornering, they use onboard sensors and advanced electronics
to calculate bank angles on a real-time basis, automatically directing the
light array up or down as the motorcycle leans; www.jwspeaker.com
Wiseco Performance Products: Recent news from the Mentor, Ohio
based manufacturer includes the introduction of their new Black Edition
line of pistons for late model Harley applications. Featuring two new
proprietary coatings that Wiseco describe as an industry first, ArmorFit
coating on the piston skirt and ArmorX on the entire piston are said to
“offer superior protection against wear, higher compression, smooth and
quiet operation and maximized efficiency. They are available for M-8s
and popular Twin Cam and Rushmore model engines (SE heads);
www.wiseco.com
Cobra Engineering: Recent new products from the Yorba Linda,
California based manufacturer include Cobra 4” slip-ons with 4” Race Pro
end caps that expand to 4 ½”. Available for 2017 Touring models, they
feature a 3” core technology that is described as “far beyond
conventional louvered metal tubes.” Cobra says it has been able to
engineer and use a “high frequency, sound chattering technique in the
high-flow core to enhance the lower mellow tones. The result is a muffler
system that offers great sound quality without mid-range distortio n”;
www.cobrausa.com
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Avon Tyres: Leading custom tire manufacturer Avon has added to its
popular Cobra range of touring tires with two new fronts (130/60B19 and
130/60B21) and two new rears (160/70B17 and 180/55B18). A firm
favorite with custom shops, custom bike builders and performance
custom engineers, Avon’s Cobra extensive range for V-twin, metric and
custom bikes has grown over the years and encompasses 47 sizes along
with 10 WW sizes and two trike sizes. Described as delivering “style and
performance for cruisers, customs and tourers,” they are backed by
Avon’s Road Hazard Warranty program and 15,000-mile warranty;
www.avonmoto.com
Russ Wernimont Designs (RWD): Based in Murrieta, California, Russ
Wernimont started to make motorcycle parts in the 1990s and continues
to produce some of the highest quality stamped steel fenders and
accessories in the market. His all new ‘Flat Back’ series of front fenders
are available for 19 to 30 inch wheel applications; his FXR fairings and
FXR/Dyna fairing mounting kits, front fenders and LED taillight and
license plate combo complement his ranges of mirrors, dashes and
conversion kits; www.russwernimont.com
DP Brakes: Manufactured exclusively for Drag Specialties, DP Brakes’
(the originator of sintered brake pad technology) premium performance
brake pads are said to be dust free, noise free and fade free, offering
“superb stopping power even when the pads are cold,” according to
Larry Mills, the British manufacturer’s North American Head of
Operations. “Sintered metal works as well when cold as other pads do
when they are hot. Our upgraded high-tech ceramic heat barrier on the
back plate stops the heat generated by braking friction from reducing
stopping power or causing brake fade by preventing it from transferring
into the brake fluid”; www.dp-brakes.com
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