American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 236 March 2019 | Page 10

NEWS Euro 4 S&S ‘Grand National’
BRIEFS
Harley has had to recall certain ’16-
‘19 Street XG 500, 750 and 750A
(’17-‘19) models - brake caliper
corrosion may cause brake drag,
which can increase the risk of a
crash. The NHTSA says some 12,871
units may be affected. The brake
calipers may corrode internally after
exposure to certain driving
environments such as coastal regions
or road salt. Harley will install new
front and rear brake calipers free of
charge.
A survey by the Munich,
Germany based Ifo economic
institute has found that the
business climate index in
Germany is at its lowest level
since 2014. It means that
business morale has fallen for
the sixth consecutive month
and indicates that the German
economy is on course to grow
only +0.2% in the first quarter.
Six motorcycle manufacturers have
announced a collaboration to
increase on-road rider safety in the
United States through data driven
approaches and collaboration with
relevant stakeholders. American
Honda Motor Company, BMW
Motorrad, Harley-Davidson Motor
Company, Indian Motorcycle
Company, Kawasaki Motors Corp.,
U.S.A. and Yamaha Motor
Corporation, U.S.A. have teamed up
to form the Safer Motorcycling
Research Consortium (SMRC). The
organization was formally
incorporated in Washington, DC, as a
501(c)(6) non-profit entity to develop
strategies to advance and integrate
on-road motorcyclists’ safety through
data driven research and
collaboration with relevant
stakeholders.
Exclusively available through
Parts Europe/Drag Specialties in
Europe, S&S’ Euro 4
homologated mufflers “will
exceed the expectations in
terms of torque, power and
sound. A race catalytic system
helps to improve the
performance.”
S&S Cycle has been on the gas
for six decades, but the last five
years have seen the Viola,
Wisconsin based manufacturer
heavily focused on high-
performance exhaust systems.
The popular ‘Grand National’
muffler line and the classic
slash-cut version are now
available as Euro 4
homologated slip-on-mufflers -
in show chrome or ceramic
coated black for 2018-
19 H-D Fat Bob,
Street Bob,
Low Rider,
Softail Slim,
Deluxe,
Breakout, Fat
Boy and Heritage
Classic - and
exclusively available to dealers
in Europe through Parts Europe.
www.partseurope.eu
www.sscycle.com
Midwest 2019 Catalog
Pevely, Missouri based distributor
Midwest Motorcycle Supply has
released a new print catalog for 2019,
with the highlights including a slew of
new products in the popular Ultima
Motorcycle Products program.
Additions to the Ultima range for 2019
include Twin Cam Parts and an
extension to the company’s line of
Shovelhead engines with a new three-
piece crank assembly and availability
in four finishes - natural, black,
blackout and polished.
The Twin Cam additions include
ignition coils (also available for 107”
and 114” M-8), Twin Cam pistons,
pushrod tube kits, speed rods, cams,
valve key lock sets, sprocket spacers,
thrust washers for crankcase main
bearing, counterbalance shaft
bearings and more.
Best known for driveline parts,
assemblies and complete engines and
transmissions, the Ultima program
also includes cycle parts and
accessories, with 2019 updates and
additions to the range such as more
Ultima Wheel applications (including
cush drive), handlebars and forward
controls, black brake calipers, chrome
and black mufflers and dual exhaust
systems.
Last fall saw additions to the Ultima
engine program including 113” and
127” EFI ‘Competition Series’ engines
for Delphi set-ups, and a ‘Builder
Value’ stock replacement mild cam
100 incher.
Additionally, a new Dealer Portal is
now live for online orders, with the
option to request a wholesale account.
midwestmcdealerexpress.com