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SBS: Best known for its high-performance brake pads, the Danish
manufacturer added to its range for Harleys and custom bikes with
availability of a full line of European made stainless steel rotors for dealers
in the USA through Drag Specialties. The program comprises both a standard
OEM replacement range with the application-specific shape, construction
and dimensions to make them a true OEM standard replacement line, and an
OEM upgrade line that is "specifically designed to increase brake feel,
performance, comfort and looks,"; www.sbsbrakes.com
Progressive Suspension: The new 465 series high pressure gas monotube
shocks for M-8 Softails feature 5-position rebound adjuster and are threaded
for R.A.P. (Remote Adjustable Preload). 990 series high pressure gas
monotube shocks feature deflective disc damping, a lightweight aluminum
body, adjustable rebound and preload and standard bearing bushings - both
carry a lifetime warranty; www.progressivesuspension.com
DP Brakes: Last year saw the originator of sintered brake pad technology
expand its clutch line with complete friction and steel plate kits for Harley-
Davidsons - this is in addition to established best-selling individual friction
and steel kits, which have been very successful for them in recent years. DP
Brakes says that its clutch components are designed to provide extended
service life along with smooth, fade-free power delivery. The friction plates
are ready to go with no need to pre-soak in oil and "perform well in a wet
or dry clutch - unlike aluminum plates, the steel drive plates will not swell,
nor fade." The increased weight, versus stock plates, adds flywheel effect,
improving starting and traction; www.dp-brakes.com
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Andrews Products: The Mount Prospect, Illinois based specialist continues to
add to a range of M-8 replacement and performance cams that runs from
the stock 107" with stock springs right out to the 144 inchers, and a new
554 cam for Harley-Davidson M-8 engines designed to take full advantage of
the 124" and 128" Big Bore kits by increasing cam duration and timing to
better match these big beast engines - also a great choice for 114" and 117"
engines with performance cylinder heads for great low end torque and
power through the entire RPM range! "With high efficiency four-valve heads,
M-8 engines show great potential for performance gains, especially with
new design Andrews M8 series camshafts. Keep in mind that cam timing
specs for four-valve heads look very different from camshafts designed for
two-valve applications. Engines with four-valve heads have much greater
flow efficiency, so listed cam timing durations are a lot shorter;"
www.andrewsproducts.com
Biltwell: Just when you think that the 'masters of retro' couldn't make its
popular DOT and ECE approved helmets any cooler, along comes its largest
range yet with up to 18 colorways in Lane Splitter and 16 Gringo S options,
with six new in each line for 2020. Options include all-new hinge hardware
kits in a range of colors and finishes, improved shields in a range of color
options and a selection of cheek pad sets; www.biltwellinc.com
Hawg Halters: Recent new products from the Dahlonega, Georgia based
Bagger parts specialist include a new Indian Chieftain 21 x 5.5 wide tire kit
with a purpose-built, custom 5-degree triple tree made of 6061 billet
aluminum specifically for the Chieftain series. Available in black or machine
finishes, it uses the stock 46 mm Indian legs and allows the custom builder
the option of creating a 21 x 5.5 wide tire bike or a 23 x 3.75 big tire bike
build; www.hawghalters.com
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