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Replacement Big Twin
transmission gaskets
Available through Drag Specialties, James Gaskets
Foamet transmission gaskets are precision-
manufactured in stiff chemical and heat tolerant
aluminum, with the cross-linked Foamet Nitrile
synthetic rubber chemically blown to create a soft,
conformable layer that is permanently bonded to the
SAE 5052 H38 aluminum core.
The Foamet compresses, providing excellent torque
retention sealability, with no additional sealants
required.
Founded in 1979, and still under family ownership
at its 46,000 sq ft Dayton, Nevada facility, James
Gaskets has always been well known for its
investment in materials research and use of the best
available metals and sealant techniques for the
applications concerned.
In the case of James Gaskets' Nitrile Foamet
technology (or Nitrile Butadiene Rubber - NBR - to
give its full technical name), it delivers good overall
resistance to oils, and the chemical 'packages'
usually included in modern day oil formulas.
It also delivers excellent heat resistance with the
added advantage of superior conformance to the
sealing surfaces found in OE and aftermarket V-twin
primaries and improved tolerance of the lower
clamping loads used in V-twins.
Seen here for Big Twin transmissions, including for
2014 and up Touring bikes with the factory’s slimline
primaries, James offer gaskets, seals and kits for most
applications on all Harley-Davidson models from
1936 to present. Its popular gasket boards are widely
regarded as a workshop credential and hallmark of
service excellence.
DRAG SPECIALTIES
Janesville, Wisconsin, USA
Tel: 608 758 1111
[email protected]
www.dragspecialties.com
Touring drive
for hydraulic
clutch models
Designed for ’07-‘16 Touring
machines with OEM hydraulic
clutches, this replacement
performance clutch upgrade
kit features a 132 K-glass belt
with 69-tooth rear basket,
lightweight 52-tooth front
drive sprocket, all application-specific supports
and guards, installation hardware and BDL’s
“patented” ball bearing lock-up clutch. This
“unique clutch mechanism” is said to
“significantly lighten clutch pull at the lever while
providing slip free lock-up under the most
extreme conditions.”
BDL, USA, www.beltdrives.com
Arnott Ultimate Ride kits for
‘14-’17 Indian Scout/Sixty
Merritt Island, Florida based Arnott
Motorcycle Air Suspension, “the leader in
true onboard adjustable air suspension kits
for motorcycles,” has released Ultimate
Ride height-adjustable air suspension
systems for the 2014 to 2017 Indian Scout
and Scout Sixty line of motorcycles.
The Indian motorcycle air suspension
systems feature new offerings in Arnott’s
completely redesigned line of TruAIR
motorcycle air suspension kits available for
many popular Harley-Davidson, Honda,
Kawasaki, Suzuki, Victory and Yamaha
motorcycles.
Available for models with or without ABS,
the model-specific kits for Indian Scouts
feature two nitrogen-charged FOX shock
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absorbers, TruAIR technology with a rugged
Goodyear multi-ply air spring bladder “to
provide the rider with superior control, ride
comfort and much greater height
adjustability.”
The shocks are paired with a small but
powerful compressor, application-specific
mounting bracket and air distribution valve
block, which includes a muffler to control
how fast air is released. Available chrome
or black, the system delivers a minimum
length of 10.03” and a maximum of 11.91”.
Arnott kits include everything needed for a
“fast and flawless installation,” including a
detailed installation manual, fused wiring
harness and relay assembly, matching black
or chrome handlebar-mounted inflation
switch, all necessary tubing, cable ties,
fittings, bolt covers and mounting
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - DECEMBER 2017
accessories. “Each shock is custom-crafted
and rigorously tested in Arnott’s Florida
manufacturing facility and backed by
Arnott’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.”
Founded in 1989, Arnott holds multiple
manufacturing credentials, including ISO
9001:2008 Management System
Certification and the TÜV Rheinland Product
Safety and Quality Certification. Arnott’s
products meet GOST ISO 9001-2011
Certification and the EurAsian Conformity
(EAC) Mark for Arnott’s Quality
Management System.
ARNOTT AIR SUSPENSION
Merritt Island, Florida, USA
Tel: 321 868 3016
[email protected]
www.arnottcycles.com
www.AMDchampionship.com