Raising the Bar
Since hiring former Vance & Hines man John Potts as VP of Sales & Marketing , Huntington Beach , California based Tolemar Manufacturing group is firing on all cylinders where its LA Choppers subsidiary is concerned , with new energy , new programs and new products . Founded in 1993 by Steve Ramelot and Scott , the group includes the Barron metric accessory program and TNT Racing Trinity branded UTV exhausts , but it is the LA Choppers program that was the primary focus at the recent Drag Specialties Dealer Expo at Indianapolis , with the emphasis on comfort , style and support for the Drag Specialties sales force , who are the exclusive outlet for the LA Choppers program . LA Choppers ’ handlebar program includes “ hundreds of different styles to select from , including touring-specific designs , Sportster bars and everything in between . “ Designed to create the right comfort for the rider ,” Potts says the company ’ s bars are FBW and heated grip compatible , with four-bend , two-bend or miter cut for “ style and strength ”. Seen here , the new double walled 8 to 18-inch “ Twin peaks ” 10-inch Old School handlebars are available in 1 ” and 11 / 4 ” for CVO / Road Glide applications . For Heritage , Deluxe and pre-2016 Road Kings , LA Choppers recommend its ‘ Tree Hugger ’ apes , in chrome or black with 13 , 16 and 19 ” heights and ultra-low built-in risers . The FBW and ABS compatible or non-ABS complete throttle / idle , brake and clutch cable kits are available in stainless , black or ‘ midnight ’ with optional electrical
extensions if needed . For M-8 applications the company ’ s MAXXX air cleaner works with stock 2017-2018 M-8 ( except trapezoid cover ) and center bolt based custom air
covers . The billet design backing plate features nodrip oil channels and provides extra strength and weight savings . It ships with a washable , round , reusable K & N hi-flow air intake . John Potts says “ this is one of the biggest bang-forthe-buck accessories out there . As everyone is finding already , more air equals more power on the Touring M-8s and our easy install bolt-in kit really delivers .”
LA CHOPPERS INC Huntington Beach ,
California , USA Tel : 714 274 4065 www . lachoppers . com www . handlebarcables . com