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(as evidenced by the continuing changes seen in
Harley’s new model mix) and with that growth came
volume demand for high-value, premium price parts
in an industry largely reduced to living on staples
from 2010 onwards.
Manufacturing entirely in-house at the company’s
Georgia facility, HHI’s investments in manufacturing
technology has been huge, with industry-leading
technologies and processing systems, including CAD
and solids-based computer systems resulting in
precision of design and execution.
Mark carefully selects raw materials of the highest
qualities, including custom developed 6061 aircraft
grade billet aluminum alloys, made to HHI’s own
specifications. “High-strength steel alloys and the
latest stainless steel materials, precision
craftsmanship and strict quality control all contribute
to delivering the best performing products in our
categories,” says Mark.
NEW X-26 AND
X-30 BOLT-ON
NECK RAKE KITS
of the company’s newest 30 inch fenders.
Hawg Halters offers a full range of accessories and
performance parts to finish off X-26 and X-30
conversions, including billet lower legs, fork covers,
fender spacers, 18 inch single and dual caliper kits,
and a full range of Renegade Wheels with matching
brake rotor and pulley options.
BRAKES
X30
In addition to its popular bolt-on triple tree and
complete Builder Kit options for 23” wheels, this year
saw Hawg Halters debut its new X-26 and X-30 Bolt-
On Neck Rake Kit program wheels for 26” and 30”
wheels.
The X-30 Bolt-On Neck Rake Kit is ready to ship, and
here it is fully assembled and tested, seen with one
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HHI’s complete
line of 4 and 6-
piston brake
calipers fit a range
of OEM or custom
brake rotors from
10 to 18 inches in diameter as stock replacements
and custom build calipers in Show Chrome, Black
and Blaze Red.
“Our calipers are engineered for maximum braking
performance and show quality looks. I think it is
important that they work great and look good too.
The front caliper kits are one-piece, direct bolt-on kits
for most 1984 and up H-D models. Manufactured
from 6061 billet aluminum, they are an inherently
stronger, more rigid caliper with less weight than the
average stock or OEM caliper and even most
imported cast aluminum products.”
The differential bore 4 and 6 piston design means a
smaller diameter piston at the lead-in of the rotor
and a larger piston on the trailing side. “Optimum
friction dynamics are achieved by equalizing the heat
distribution throughout the brake pad to rotor
interface. The differential bore ratio and total
volumetric displacement is engineered to promote
the best possible brake caliper response and brake
lever feel.
“We also employ dual piston seals, which provides
each piston with two layers of protection from
contamination, which in turn delivers long-term, leak
proof operation. An added benefit of this sealing
system is improved piston pullback, which reduces
brake pad drag on the rotor.”
Since 2013 HHI has used DP sintered brake pads to
deliver “high performance braking with long lasting,
low dust, low noise friction material. DP Brakes’ were
the first sintered brake pads made for motorcycles.
In effect, they invented the use of sintered pads in
motorcycle applications and their experience and the
known superiority of sintered brake pad compounds
make DP the ideal partner for us.”
Compatible with either DOT 4 or DOT 5 brake fluid,
all HHI calipers ship complete with the pads,
mounting hardware, 10 mm banjo bolt and crush
washers for easy installation.
NEXT GENERATION BIG
WHEEL BRAKES
HHI’s 6-Piston Direct Bolt-On Caliper and True
Floating Brake Rotor Kit for big wheels features a
purpose-built 6-piston differential bore caliper that
has been designed specifically for 18” brake rotors.
“The upgraded 6-piston configuration is optimized
for use with the stock late model hand controls,” says