Le Pera : Recent new products include options for Baggers with the popular Arlen Ness winged stretched gas tank ., but that is only the start as 2018 sees the iconic seat maker debut a slew of new designs including ‘ KickFlip ’ ( Dyna , FXR , Bagger ), ‘ Sprocket ’ ( Dyna , XL , Bagger ) and an additional Streaker option in Plain , Diamond or Pleated ( XL , Dyna , Bagger ). Look out for further details in future AMD editions . Still handcrafting all its seats at the company ’ s North Hollywood , California headquarters after nearly 45 years as the market ’ s design leader , all Le Pera seats feature a powder-coated steel base plate , a specially poured , high-density “ Marathon ” molded foam foundation and double-stitched , handcrafted cover with bonded polyester thread for durability ; www . lepera . com
Arlen Ness : The response to the company ’ s all-new and exclusive “ hidden hub ” design has been “ excellent ” according to Cory Ness . Structurally tested to meet or exceed DOT , JAS and TÜV international load ratings , the billet aluminum hub design features a cartridge type hub that includes both bearings , pre-set and is ready to install in minutes . The modular kits are designed to work exclusively with Arlen Ness forged aluminum rims . The preset wheel bearings in one lightweight coped design hub deliver “ optimum radial and lateral runout accuracy ”; www . arlenness . com
Mustang Seats : Recent new designs include two-up Super Touring Deluxe for FLs with optional backrest ; Hightail Fastback solo for ‘ 08- ’ 17 FL and Road King ; solo , passenger and sissy bar pads for Breakouts ; John Shope designed Cafe and Tripper for Indian models ; seat match lid covers for touring hardbags and Super Tripper carbon and classic for FL Touring , Dyna and Sportster ; www . mustangseats . com
Namz / Badlands : Recent new products , including for selected Indian applications , include a neutral switch eliminator , updated Badlands modules and CAN bus controller and eliminator . Go Eagles ! www . namzccp . com
Memphis Shades : Available through Biker ’ s Choice since last summer , Memphis Shades windshields are made in Lucite Acrylic (“ for superior optics and construction ”), are DOT ( Department of Transport ) approved and conform to American Nation Standards Institute ( ANSI ) Z26.1 - 1996 , Group 6 , safety glazing material for use in windscreens for motorcycles . New products for 2018 include a full product line for the Indian Scout / Scout Sixty , and Harley fitments such as the Memphis Fats for ’ 18 Fat Boy and a full line of fairings and windshields for the 2018 Softail Street Bob FXBB . Full details to follow in upcoming AMD editions ; www . memphisshades . com
AIM Corp : Upcoming new products from the Variable Pressure Clutch ( VPC ) specialist include what is described as a revolutionary lock-up system in the industry with sliding weights for the Assist and Slip Clutch ( 3-coil type ) in 2013 and up CVOs and other models for 120 – 130 lbs extra clamping pressure at 4,000 rpm , some 40 % more than stock , with 30 % lighter clutch pull in low rpms ; www . aim-tamachi . com www . AMDchampionship . com AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - MARCH 2018 33