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Man O-War Motorsprocket System by DarkHorse The Man O-War Motorsprocket is described by John Dahmer, General Manager of Darkhorse Crankworks of Wisconsin as "the first performance engineered primary motor sprocket on the market" that provides "instant torque response combined with our patented engine pulse absorbing cushion drive (EPACD) primary drive system for Harley-Davidson Twin Cam and Milwaukee-8 models." Through extensive model design and testing, the Man O-War Motorsprocket is said to be "the only product on the market today that is engineered for longevity compared to OEM compensating sprockets, and that has been achieved without sacrificing rider comfort. "This patented system also puts an emphasis on rider comfort compared to the noise and harsh feeling under loads associated with one-piece solid motorsprockets. "These premium features result in a product that is not just durable and reliable, but inexpensive to service compared to the expensive compensator- based sprockets that fail and need to be replaced as an entire unit. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES "The Man O-War will be the last motorsprocket you will need to buy for your customers' Harley-Davidson Twin Cam or M-8 model. "All these benefits combined with being a billet machined, balanced motorsprocket that weighs nearly 2 lbs less than the OEM compensator, with half the number of parts, results in an unsurpassed level of reliability and durability for trouble-free miles and improved riding comfort. "Replacing cushions costs considerably less, and we estimate that it takes a technician under one hour's labor with proper tooling and our economically priced, certified 8-piece cushion kit." The Man O-War Motorsprocket is available as a 34- tooth OEM sprocket, or the rpm range can be raised with the company's 32-tooth gear performance sprocket to allow faster acceleration and better utilization of 6th gear at lower speeds, without lugging; both carry a 12-month limited warranty. The 32-tooth gear performance sprocket requires a primary chain adjuster shoe that attaches to the OEM auto chain tensioner - available from Darkhorse. DARKHORSE CRANKWORKS Newton, Wisconsin, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.darkhorsecrankworks.com Clutch Line Adapters New from Ventura, California based Barnett Clutches & Cables, these hydraulic clutch line adapters for 2002 and up Harley-Davidson Big Twins and 2009-17 V-Rods allow you to adapt any brake line with #3AN fittings for use as a clutch line. They are chrome plated and made with steel tubing and fittings. Barnett Clutches & Cables, USA, www.barnettclutches.com Tapered O/S 1 1/8" 4130 Chromoly Bars Californian accessory and helmet specialist Biltwell is well known for its contemporary custom styling - from café to tracker, scrambler to Bobber, Biltwell's take on style is cutting edge, and its grasp on the new opportunities that dealers can find is second to none. Seen here, Biltwell 1 1/8" oversize and tapered handlebars are a common sight on lightweight dirt bikes and many European and Japanese sport bikes. Thanks to some progressive thinking by modern Big Twin customizers, this technology has migrated to high-performance Harleys. Unfortunately, the aluminum material used to make tapered bars is not ideal for Big Twin bar construction. Also, dirt bike handlebars are 7/8" on the ends, so you have to shim stock controls. Biltwell's solution of tapered and butted 4130 chromoly bars solve all these problems. "We employ advanced tube tapering and CNC bending technologies to ensure every Biltwell OS bar 38 AMD - MAY 2020 is stronger than stock and straight as an arrow," says CEO Bill Bryant. "CNC slotting and notching lets you install stock H-D hand controls and throttle modules easily—no dangerous shims or drilling required." Biltwell 4130 chromoly bars are available in black or chrome in a wide range of styles such as Tracker standard, mid and high, and in popular 8, 10, 12 and 14" XL and XL Pullback Tyson bars. A wide range of heavy duty risers is also available, including popular Murdock oversize straight and pullback risers in black or chrome, plus hard-to-find oversize clamps for mounting stock and select aftermarket H-D speedo assemblies. BILTWELL INC. Temecula, California, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.biltwellinc.com www.AMDchampionship.com