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FTR 1200 Slip-On PARTS AND ACCESSORIES increase in horsepower and torque in all rpm ranges." Zard claims an "astonishing and very cool sound" for its new system; a Euro 4 homologated version has just been approved. Also available from Zard for the FTR 1200 is this header kit and decat. The decat kit is available in AISI 304 stainless steel or titanium; the header kit is in titanium with optional 'Snake Welding'. Again, there are "significant" weight savings, with the full Zard kit weighing just 3.7 kg/8.1 lbs compared to 10 kg/22 lbs for the comparable stock application - "saving yet more power and gaining even more torque. "Our R&D department really excelled itself with these new products," says Zard. "High quality materials mean less weight, more performance and a longer component life. Available individually or as a single product and completely interchangeable with the OEM parts." Italian performance exhaust specialist Zard has a new titanium racing slip-on with removable dB killer and carbon end caps for the Indian FTR 1200. Weighing in at 1.8 kg/3.9 lbs (the stock system weighs 4.3 kg/9.5 lbs), this results in a "significant ZARD Baldichieri d'Asti (AT), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.zardlab.com V-Factor Gear Case Covers Available in year/model-specific versions for Shovelhead, Evo and Twin Cam Big Twins, these V-Factor gear case covers from Hazelwood, Missouri based Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts are available chrome plated for alternator-style engines from late 1973 to 1992 (with end oiling pinion bushing) and 1993 and later Evo models, and black or chrome for 2001 and later Big Twins. Mid-USA says that "these top quality V- Factor die-cast gear case covers are machined to exact tolerances and are complete with installed bushings and cam seal and, with the 2001 and later versions, can be used for new builds to replace a tired looking stock polished cover." Also seen here and "an often overlooked electrical wear item," this top quality V- Factor crank position sensor fits Touring, Softail and Dyna models from 2001 and later and 2006 and up Sportsters. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Gear case covers for Shovelhead and Evo Big Twins (1993 and up seen here) MID-USA Hazelwood, Missouri, USA US toll free: 800 527 0501 Canada: 800 893 9261 www.mid-usa.com www.mid-usa.ca Gear case cover for 2001 and up Big Twins Crank position sensor www.AMDchampionship.com AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - DECEMBER 2019 49