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The ‘Delusion’ is no Illusion Southgate, California based Metalsport Wheels has added to its 2018 wheel design options again, with the ‘Delusion’, available from 16 to 32”. Following on from the ‘Wedge’ and ‘Twisted’ 2D and 3D designs introduced earlier this year, the ‘Delusion’ is available in all chrome, all black, black with a second cut and chrome with custom paint accents on the face of each spoke. Founded in 2007 by Ron Loynds, the family-owned and operated precision machining business offers over 30 forged and billet wheel designs in total over its 2D and 3D ranges, with front and rear fitments all the way from 16 x 3.5” up to 32 x 4”, all CNC- machined from 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum. It is housed in a 30,000 sq ft facility, employing 25 people. METALSPORT WHEELS South Gate, California, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.metalsportwheels.com Swingarm Bearing Conversion Kit Just released from Bare Knuckle Choppers is this swingarm bearing conversion kit for all ‘80-‘01 FXR, FLT, and Touring motorcycles. This complete kit upgrades the swingarm from its antiquated stock configuration, to four double- sealed ball bearings, and necessary spacers. The use of four double sealed ball bearings gives the rider a total of over 10,000 lbs dynamic load rating, and a static load rating of over 4,000 lbs. Also, with the kit comes a new 4140 pivot shaft and lock nut. Bare Knuckles’ Paul Wideman says “gone are the stock cleve block assemblies and associated seals - say goodbye to the ‘stiction’ and squishy performance, deteriorating rubber encased assemblies, and ‘rear steer’ that these bikes have been plagued with for years.” The entire package is made in Bare Knuckle’s St. Louis, Missouri facility, and features “only the finest PARTS AND ACCESSORIES US made bearings. This is the only way to get every last bit of performance out of the rear suspension of your FXR, FLT, or Touring model.” BARE KNUCKLE CHOPPERS LLC. Hawk Point, Missouri, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.bareknucklechoppers.com Lowering Kits for 2018 H-D Models German parts and accessory specialist Mueller Motorcycle says it has responded to the riding and handling opportunities and challenges posed by 2018 Softails with a patented, TÜV approved and ABE pending lowering kit for 2018 FXBR and FXBB models. The company says that the down stroke is infinitely adjustable, with a lowering of up to 35 mm (40 mm for show purposes) on FXBB models and up to 40 mm for the FXBR. The company says the assembly is carried out without shortening the threaded rod, maintaining a sufficient travel and ride 36 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - JUNE 2018 comfort and that the needle bearing does not need to be relocated because it is already mounted in the kit. MÜLLER MOTORCYCLE AG Koenigsmoos, GERMANY Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.mueller-triumph.de Balancer Scissor Gear Alignment Screw This scissor gear alignment tool from JIMS holds the two halves of a spring-loaded scissor balancer gear in alignment before removal - making installation a lot easier. Brightly colored to remind the technician to remove it before sealing the engine case, it has simplicity, ergonomics and workshop best practice stamped all over it! JIMS, USA, www.jimsusa.com Barnett Extra Plate Clutch Kits Celebrating 70 years in business this year, Californian clutch and cable specialist Barnett Tool and Engineering’s ‘extra plate’ clutch kits feature its proven Carbon or Kevlar ‘segmented’ friction plates, tempered steel drive plates, and an increase in clutch surface area by 11%-28% (depending on kit/application). Available for Evo Sportsters, Evo and Twin Cam Big Twins and V-Rod models, the V-Rod ‘EP’ kits also include heavy duty clutch springs. The ‘segmented’ friction material used in all application designs is said to be proven to increase oil flow through the clutch, providing a smoother, more consistent performance and extended clutch life. The ‘EP’ kits are said to be ideal for modified motors and high-performance riding applications. All Barnett clutch kits are measured for proper stack height prior to packaging to ensure optimal performance. BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLES Ventura, California, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.barnettcables.com