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Andreani Group International: The well-known Italian suspension specialist continues to have
success with its popular suspension training courses for end customers and professionals. The
company’s newest product addition is the Misano Evo, the Andreani front fork cartridge kit with
over 250 applications has an updated design and features, including new DLC (Diamond Like
Carbon) coating treatment on the cartridge tube, a new top cap and more dedicated settings. This
year has also seen a surge in demand for its speciality suspension technician tool kits and market-
leading suspension tuning and set-up tools such as its SP5 vacuum pump - “the newest, lightest and
most innovative vacuum pump” on the market. Fully electronic and developed to make the filling
and vacuuming of shock absorbers of any kind and brand easier, more precise and fully automated,
new generation software allows technicians to make “all suspension service and tuning procedures
with an easy-to-use and extremely efficient 7” touch screen display”; www.andreanigroup.com
Rinehart Racing: Distributed in Europe through Parts Europe, recent additions from the Arden,
North Carolina based manufacturer include a new 2-into-1 for 2017-later Touring models with
“optimally positioned 12 mm and 18 mm O2 ports for easy dyno tuning and no need for bung
adapters; www.rinehartracing.com
Öhlins: Recent new products from the
Swedish suspension specialist (now owned by
Tenneco) include its NIX 22 cartridge kit with
compression damping in the left leg and
rebound damping in the right - adjustments
are made at the top, together with the spring
preload. The kit is an easy install bolt-on for
standard front forks and has a 22 mm piston
diameter. Also new this year, the STX 46
monotube shock absorber for the 2018
Harley-Davidson Softail has some “unique
features, such as a silver hydraulic preload
adjuster, black spring and custom black
preload handle. Features include Öhlins’
proprietary STX technology and 46 mm piston
- a range of spring rates are available;
www.ohlins.com
Maxima Racing Oils: Now with inventory
held in the EU, response to the company’s
growing V-twin line of products continues to
be positive. Its complete oil filter inclusive oil
change kits are now additionally available
specifically for the engine oil capacity of the
M-8 engine. V-twin branded dealer display
racks show the comprehensive range of
products the Californian manufacturer has
available for the Harley and Indian Motorcycle
aftermarket and custom sector;
www.maximausa.com
Ferodo: The international brakes manufacturer
offers compound-specific pads for Harley
applications, including Carbon Grip pads
specifically formulated for polished rotors
(Ferodo PRP – Polished Rotor Pads). A carbon
based composite formula that is bound together
with organic resin, the result is a powerful
combination of braking virtues for the custom
market - excellent stopping power, lower heat
generation, reduced brake dust generation and
minimized rotor scoring;
www.ferodoracing.com
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