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Tech Cycle - "25 Years of Quality" Tech Cycle Performance Products Inc. has designed and engineered isolator electric start kits for 2006 Dyna models and 2007 and up Dyna and FL models, available with a choice of a 2" or 3" wide Cyclone primary belt drive or its 530 O-ring chain drive system. The Penndel, Pennsylvania based manufacturer is celebrating 25 years in the industry "providing quality products. We manufacture high torque gear reduction starters for all applications as well as 4- speed electric start kits for Flathead, Knuckle, Panhead, ratchet top, rotary top, 5/4, 6/4, early FXRs, 5/6 speed Evo, Twin Cam, Dyna, FL and all late models. "During our 25 years we are proud to say that we have built a reputation for precision, reliability and quality. We have become a trusted manufacturer of H-D starters, belt drives and accessories because we understand that 'the Left Side Matters'!" Tech Cycle Performance Products has been a pioneer, and among the first products they designed, engineered and manufactured were 4-speed and 5- speed electric start conversion kits for open primary H-D and V-twin kickstart motorcycles. A complete line of engineered high torque, gear reduction starters for 1965-88 closed primary models followed, and once in the marketplace, the industry embraced Tech Cycle and recognized its high-performance gear reduction starters as a great starter option - especially for cranking big- inch, high- compression motors. Over the years, Tech Cycle has expanded its product lines to include a complete line of high styled open primary belt drive systems and engine components. The product line is broad and deep - from 1936 Knuckleheads/Panheads through to Pan- Shovelheads, Shovelheads, 'Cowpies', Evos and Twin Cams right up to current H-D production. "We have become standard equipment on many custom bike builder and OEM offerings, and we continue to look to the future with great optimism - offering the market an ever-expanding line of products engineered for excellence. "Our mission is to remain the leading supplier of motorcycle starter solutions worldwide through product innovation, manufacturing consistency and enhancement of customer productivity with product efficacy and service solutions." TECH CYCLE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS Penndel, Pennsylvania, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.techcycle.com Metalsport Adds Vee Rubber's VTR 350 Tire Product Line Recent news from South Gate, California based Metalsport Wheels has included the addition of wheel and wheel/tire package applications and fitments for the current generation of Indian Motorcycle models with 6061-T6 aluminum hub fitments for the most popular Indian design - the Chief models from 2014 and up, available with matching floating rotors. The latest news from Metalsport is of another diversification - this time with replacement tires for Can-Am Spyders. The company says that it and its sister wheel blank business MSI will maintain inventory on the Vee Rubber VTR 350 Arachnid tire product line - these tires were specially designed for Can-Am Spyders "to provide excellent traction and great mileage. They are great all-weather tires that provide awesome handling and exceptional grip in the wet." Features of the Vee Rubber Arachnids are said to include "outstanding straight-line performance for acceleration and www.AMDchampionship.com braking, heavy duty construction for the additional weight and two-up riding, a newly formulated compound specifically for Spyders for exceptional mileage and a tread depth of 10/32. They are also available in a new touring construction for RT 1330 Ace models." The tires are radial, tubeless and said to weigh-in at approximately 16 lbs. Metalsport offers a full line of 3D, 2D and now hybrid finished wheels featuring over 25 designs, including the Chip Foose Signature Series. "We have one of the largest selections of wheel sizes in the USA and wheel sizes start from the 16" wheel to our monster 34" wheel. "All our wheels come with your choice of hub and we offer matching rotors, pulleys, sprockets and hubs. We can even offer the wheel already mounted with a Vee Rubber tire." METALSPORT WHEELS South Gate, California, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.metalsportwheels.com AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - JANUARY 2020 57