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Arnott Certifies Ultimate Ride Kits for 2018 Touring models Merritt Island, Florida based Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspension has announced that it has certified its adjustable air suspension Ultimate Ride Series kits for 2018 Harley-Davidson Touring models. Custom-designed for the Touring series, Arnott says the kits have “thoroughly tested for fitment and ride quality on multiple Road King, Street Glide, Road Glide and Electra Glide and CVO models. Featuring nitrogen charged FOX shock absorbers and a powerful air compressor, Arnott says that “unlike some kits which use castoff auto parts for every motorcycle, Arnott kits are specifically engineered for each make, model and year of supported motorcycles. The testing process assures customers that when fully deflated, the kit won't allow the fender to rub against the bike's rear tire, provides optimum ride quality over a wide range of road conditions and fits the motorcycle perfectly, enabling a fast and flawless installation. “We design and handcraft our air suspension systems specifically for motorcycles, ensuring each product exceeds the highest standards in quality, functionality and safety. Our Ultimate Ride Series not only lower the motorcycle for ease and comfort, but Bright ideas Monrovia, California based custom lights specialist Headwinds has a modern spin on a vintage look with its newest 5-3/4” headlight, the ‘Standard Bullet’, in black and antiqued brass. The fully machined, spun aluminum headlight housing is polished and anodized with a gloss black finish. The solid brass clamp ring and bracket are polished, antiqued and sealed with a satin coating. Headwinds says that options include adding a convex lens for a real old school look and feel (headlamps also available from Headwinds). They fit all SAE 5-3/4” headlamps and 3/4” wide Harley mounts. Also seen here, this easy install plug and play V-Rod LED headlamp is a 5-3/4” 60/20W hi/lo chrome direct replacement for the stock two-bulb headlamp. These powerful non-glare lamps are said to be 4 times brighter and whiter than halogen (3,600 lumens high, 2,400 lumens low) and 42 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - MAY 2018 are ideal for riders looking for exceptional ride quality, reduced bottoming, and the ability to ride longer without feeling 'beat up' by the road.” The system features FOX street performance, gas- charged monotube shocks with an internal floating piston, optimized model-specific ride, using FOX's proprietary high-flow deflective disc, velocity- sensitive damping, 1.5-inch 6061-T6 aluminum hard body with a 1/2-inch low friction, super-finished hard chrome shaft, multi-ply Goodyear air bladder for height adjustability and air spring firmness, a powerful compressor with application-specific mounting hardware, handlebar-mounted inflation control switch and optional rebound control to enable the rider to adjust the shocks' internal damping (available in black or chrome) with matching black or chrome handlebar-mounted inflation switches. ARNOTT AIR SUSPENSION Merritt Island, Florida, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.arnottcycles.com ‘Standard Bullet’ “reach down the road like a bolt of lightning.” It also has a wide light pattern to illuminate the shoulder. Made with energy efficient solid-state LEDs that withstand shock and vibration. HEADWINDS, Inc. Monrovia, California, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.headwinds.com V-Rod LED headlamp www.AMDchampionship.com