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FOLLOWING the well-received debut of the BigBike Europe (BBE) Expo atEssen, in May 2013,

organizer AMD Magazine has beeninvited to stage the AMD WorldChampionship of Custom BikeBuilding at the internationallyrespected INTERMOT Expo(October 1-5 2014, Cologne,Germany).

The AMD World Championship willrotate between INTERMOT and Big BikeEurope as alternate-annual expos at theCologne Expo center – the next BBEtherefore being in October 2015, andbiennial thereafter.

Industry reaction to Big Bike Europewas almost universally positive in termsof both concept and organization.However, date issues were a primaryfactor in a promising but modest firstyear attendance. Rather than takingadvantage of a four week earlier springdate option, the decision to co-join theAMD World Championship withINTERMOT and make BBE a biennial

autumn/fall expo achieves threeobjectives.

It recognizes a fall/autumn timingpreference that was voiced by manyexhibitors. It capitalizes upon theattendance and frequency of the world’spremier international motorcycle

industry event. It reduces the expo-budget burden on that (large) part of theinternational vendor community inEurope that already exhibits atINTERMOT.

INTERMOT routinely attractsbetween 200,000 and 250,000 tradeand consumer visitors, from some 117countries. As such it is by far the bestattended international motorcycleexhibition of its kind in the world.

“Prior to the initial Big Bike Europeannouncement in 2011, there hadalready been dialog about whether toco-join the AMD World Championshipwith one of the largest of the establishedshows,” explained organizer RobinBradley.

“However, the choice of spring orautumn/fall dating was always a 50/50coin-toss, and both still have validarguments in their favor. It is only bytrying each option out that we canestablish the best possible long-termformula for the project.

“The mission has always been toprovide the custom motorcycle marketwith access to the largest possibleaudience of motivated and relevantcustomers. This has always been ourprimary driving force, and has informed

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T HERE’S always a back story! In the case of our decision to refineour BIKE BIG EUROPE expo thinking it is a simple one.Attendance numbers.

Having proven the BBE concept, all that remained was to build the attendance.In truth, having successfully demonstrated what a custom market tech,engineering, parts, performance and accessory expo formula could and shouldlook like, in a post-recession 21st century, that was always destined to be by farthe easiest of the project’s long-term requirements - after all people will line upto see something good, but first it has to be good!

There are no end to the varied buttons that could be pushed to get the rightnumber and right profile of visitors through the door of a show such as BBE ifand when the relevance and quality message had been established.

In that regard we probably over-achieved in 2013, so much so that when Isubsequently started to eye a selection of strategiesfor 2014, I very quickly came to the conclusion thatsince the attendance already exists at INTERMOT,since the people are already in a visitor habit atINTERMOT, lets take the formula to them, lets go findthem rather than wait for them to find us.

There are all sorts of permutations of marketingavailable to BIG BIKE EUROPE. Many of themobvious, and many of them universal. But many arealso idiosyncratically European, arising from theunique structure of the market in Europe - one inwhich (unlike the United States) the ‘custom habit’ is actually a distinctly minorityoriented taste in motorcycle terms.

Don’t get me wrong, the custom market in Europe is large, and is growinglarger in share terms all the time, but in a continent where total motorcycle/PTWsales topped out at nearly 3m annually as recently as 2007/8 (with minimalnumbers of those units being ATV/Quad or SxS units) that share is never goingto come close to the 50 percent or so that Harley has hovered around in Americafor the past couple of decades.

One of the (many) stated ambitions with BIG BIKE EUROPE was always tobuild it out from a custom v-twin core to be inclusive of liquid-cooled customizing- a formula that better represents the greater degree of platform cross-over seenin custom shops in Europe, and one that goes to the performance orientedcharacter of the market in Europe (indeed, increasingly, in North America too) aswell as speaking to the broader palette of custom design and engineering seenin Europe - some would say the more radical, esoteric and plain ‘wackier’ customdesign and engineering oeuvre seen in Europe.

The concept of upgrading the custom show at INTERMOT that has alreadybeen a World Championship affiliate event for the past several years (The CologneCustom Cup) had already been explored, somewhat, before the decision wastaken to create BBE as a stand-alone event to host the AMD World Championship.

Because of the very specific expo environment that we want to champion, andthe frequency issue (INTERMOT is held every-other-year), and the timing issue

(spring and autumn/fall timings both have merit) we decided to set about aninitial ‘proof-of-concept’ so we could know whether or not the ideas we had wererobust in conceptual terms.

If they weren’t, then we had nothing. If, as has proven to be the case, they didmake sense and work well for the very particular business needs of the customand performance market, then we had everything.

Suffice to say that the positive scuttlebutt about BBE in May last year shock-waved around Europe so quickly and decisively that ‘first contact’ with KoelnMesse on co-joining with Cologne was under way within a month. Koeln Messeis the Cologne Expo Center; they organize and stage INTERMOT on behalf of theGerman motorcycle industry association that owns the event - the IVM.

Of all the “circles that needed to be squared” in finessing the initial BBE/AMDWorld Championship formula in this way, none proved to be a fatal flaw in the

concept, once the magnitude of being able to tap into INTERMOT’s established 200,000 plus visitor (andabundantly international) footprint was considered.Especially in the context of a European liquid-cooledmarket that has currently ‘cooled’ alarmingly, and theon-cost that a second expo in Germany in the yearswhen INTERMOT is staged represented for allqualifying sectors of the target exhibitor communityin Germany (and the rest of Europe) was taken intoaccount.

The plan is to alternate the AMD WorldChampionship between INTERMOT in “even numbered years” (2014, 2016 etc)and to stage BIG BIKE EUROPE at the same Cologne, Germany venue in the “in-between” years (2015, 2017) etc.

That way the AMD World Championship remains an annual celebration ofmotorcycle custom design, performance engineering and stock-modificationexcellence, but in expo terms we genuinely bring something new to the businesscycle.

One year gets the undoubted benefits of a much larger broader-bandattendance than any custom event could ever generate on its own, and the cross-over environment benefits that a seat at the top-table of the mainstream of theinternational motorcycle industry brings.

The following year exhibitors, customizers and visitors get the narrower-bandbenefits of design, engineering and ‘tribal’ focus business opportunity that hasbeen at the heart of the BBE concept - the specialty-focus of BBE as a stand aloneevent in contrast to the “expansion-mission” that INTERMOT represents.

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all our venue and strategic decisions,ever since 2004.

“INTERMOT has the attendance; ithas the facility; it has the large-displacement focus and, above all, it hasthe international status that isabsolutely in the crosshairs of what wehave always been trying to achieve.

“We felt we needed ‘Proof ofConcept’ for BBE before we were fullyin a position to understand the best wayforward for the Championshipcompetitor and BBE exhibitorcommunities. We needed to create aforum that champions motorcyclemodification and parts and accessorysales of all kinds. We have achieved agood start, and this formula is a solutionthat guarantees a truly robust long-termfoundation on which to be able to do so.

“Although the radio-silenceconcerning 2014 plans has beenprotracted and frustrating, it has been anecessary step sideways in order to beable to make what by any measure is agiant leap forward. At all stages thisproject has been about making gooddecisions rather than quick decisions. Anagreement of this magnitude haswarranted careful consideration andprecise attention to those devilishdetails.”

Speaking on behalf of Koeln Messe,INTERMOT Project Manager IngoRiedeberger says that “we are delightedto have made a multi-year agreement tohost the AMD World Championship.

“With AMD’s help, through itscustom show affiliation program, wehave made progress in developing thecustom content of INTERMOT in linewith our ambition to make sure thatEurope’s leading internationalmotorcycle industry and enthusiast expocan speak effectively to all sectors of theinternational powered two-wheel

industry.“This latest stage in our relationship

with AMD marks an excitingdevelopment. One that will bringconsiderable benefit to INTERMOT’svisitors, its exhibitor profile, and to thecustom industry itself.”

Full details of the Championshipclasses and schedule, and of exhibitorrates and opportunities at the AMDWorld Championship at INTERMOT inOctober will be released in February.

Details about Big Bike Europe andAMD World Championship staging atthe Cologne Expo Centre in October2015 and beyond will be released laterthis year.

Organizer Robin Bradley concludedby saying: “I think we over-achieved inorganizational and conceptual terms in2013, leaving us with a need to build aconvincing attendance in a shorterperiod of time than we had anticipated.

“By being able to help INTERMOT

consolidate the efforts it has alreadymade to offer a convincing customindustry experience for their visitors, andby allowing the parts and performanceaftermarket to use BBE as a biennial ‘fill-in’ for the years when INTERMOT is notstaged, meets the needs of the custom

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Drag Specialties2014 catalogsDRAG Specialties has published the2014 editions of both its FatBook andOldBook alongside its 2014 DragSpecialties/Parts Unlimited tirecatalog. The 2014 FatBook has over 1,750

pages featuring the most up-to-dateEvolution through Twin Cam parts,accessories and fitment information. Itincludes product lines form the likes ofVance & Hines, Saddlemen, MemphisShades, Python, Klock Werks,Covingtons, Carl Brouhard, RevolutionPerformance and more. This year’sedition sees the inclusion of newnames like Biltwell Inc. and LowbrowCustoms.The 800-page 2014 OldBook for

pre-1984 H-D models is organized inan easy-to-use format that features

sections specific to Shovelhead,Panhead, Knucklehead and IronheadXL, along with a general section for all-inclusive items. In addition, the all-inclusive 2014

Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited tirecatalog has a full section of tires strictlydedicated to the specialized needs ofthose riding American motorcycles.

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Goodridge family sells companyLEADING brake hosemanufacturer Goodridge wassold on December 30th 2013 bythe Goodridge family andshareholders, and acquired byRubicon Partners and GrovepointCapital LLP (RG Industries).Rubicon says it plans to utilise its"extensive industrial expertise,strategic vision and hands-onoperational approach to takeGoodridge to the next level in itsdevelopment."This is said to include RGIinvesting extensively inautomotive quality productionand product development. UnderRG Industries' ownership the

business will be well placed totake advantage of future growthopportunities and develop evenstronger relationships with itsenviably prestigious customerbase."Jamie Ramsden, Goodridge's VicePresident Americas, said "ourbusiness relationships will remainunaffected, and we now have apartner that looks to aid growthand improvement of thebusiness, in every market sector,and every location. We view thisa great step to continue to growthe business."

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Chop Docs win DetroitUltimate Builder roundDETROIT played host to around of the Biker Prospromoted Ultimate BuilderShow in January as part of theProgressive InternationalMotorcycle Show.Among the winners wereKeith Lafer of Classic andExotic, who took the People’sChoice with Bone Dagger,Chop Docs’ Ron Harris whoseOl’ 48 took the win inFreestyle, and former WorldChampionship of Custom BikeBuilding competitor JonShipley from Hoosier DaddyChopper with his FirehouseRacer taking the win in theModified Harley class.

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Hoosier Daddy Chopper’s Firehouse Racer claimed the top trophy in theModified Harley class

Chop Docs’ Ron Harris took the win in the Freestyle class with his boardtracker featuring a 95ci Pan/Twin Cam motor with two front cylinder headsand a pan top end

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EBR to start European deliveries in March

HAVING unveiled the revo-lutionary new 1190 RX at theAIMExpo at Orlando last October,Erik Buell Racing (EBR) has nowconfIrmed the opening of itsplanned European office anddistribution center at Alkmaar inThe Netherlands.

With 450 sq m (approx 4,000 sq ft)of combined space, EBR EuropeManaging Director Edwin Belonje said"now we can make real progress withsetting up our dealer network inEurope”.

Formerly managing director for ZeroMotorcycles in Europe, and theinternational Sales and MarketingManager for Triumph Motorcycles inEurope and Asia, Belonje went on tosay "We started this late last year, andwe have visited several prospectivedealers in the Netherlands, England,Belgium and Germany.

"We met with a warm receptionbecause EBR is poised to capture adistinctive position in the market. Weexpect to be able to deliver the first

regular production motorcycles inMarch."

The 1190RX deserves its descriptionas "revolutionary". Based on its ET-V21190 cc liquid cooled v-twin engine,the 1190 RX weighs in at just 419pounds, and delivers 185bhp, and analmost unprecedented 102 ft.lbs oftorque – said to be one of the highestlevels of peak torque ever seen on astreet legal production sportsbike.

With 21 traction control settingsand broad torque band, the engine issaid to deliver a combinedhighway/city fuel economy of over 40mpg and hydrocarbon and nitrousoxide exhaust emissions that are saidto be less than 25 percent of thoseallowed by the US EnvironmentalProtection Agency standards (carbonmonoxide emissions are said to be just6 percent of the level allowed by USfederal regulations).

The company is describing theengine design as being a“breakthrough”, and race inspiredhandling features, all-new styling and

scientifically-derived aerodynamicsare said to give the 1190RX what EBRis claiming to be the best“performance and driveablilty of anysuperbike produced by anymanufacturer in the world.”

Completely assembled at East Troy,Wisconsin, EBR announced aremarkably low domestic US MRSPprice tag of $18,995 when it unveiledthe 1190RX last year.

The company has also confirmed itspreviously announced intention tocompete in the Superbike WorldChampionship in 2014, with TeamHero 1190RS riders Geoff May andAaron Yates in a two-bike WSBK effortthat kicks-off at the Phillip Island GPcircuit near Melbourne, Australia, onFebruary 23rd.

Last year it was announced thatHero Motorcycle of India, the world'slargest motorcycle manufacturer, wasstepping up its ambitions to become aplayer in the north American andEuropean large-displacement marketsby taking a major stake in Erik Buell'sfledgling post-Harley race and street-bike business.

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The acclaimed new 1190 RX features class leading weight/bhp/torque ratiosand low emissions

EBR’s new 450 sq m / 4,000 sq ft facility atAlkmaar in The Netherlands – headed up byformer Zero Motorcycles and Triumph manEdwin Belonje

EBR's European operations arebeing headed up by former Zero andTriumph Motorcycles executiveEdwin Belonje

According to company management the first 1190RX has received an"exceptionally positive" response from dealers and consumers on its pre-launch promotional tour


Jeff Zielinski buys BadlandsLEADING US motorcycle wiringspecialist NAMZ Custom CycleProducts Inc. has purchasedBadlands Motorcycle Products Inc."The deal took a while to getcompleted, but all good thingswork out in the end" said NAMZPresident, Jeff Zielinski. "NAMZand Badlands have beenworking closely together forwell over 10 years; NAMZdesigns and manufactures allBadlands wiring harnesses fortheir modules."Badlands President, Dan Lewis,felt that NAMZ would be able totake his company to a higherlevel of operational excellence,improve distribution andincrease productivity. "They arethe best at what they do andthe synergies between ourcompanies make this deal a nobrainer for NAMZ and the futureof Badlands," said Dan.NAMZ will close down theBadlands location in Sparks,Nevada, and move alloperations to its suburbanPhiladelphia facility. "We willproduce the same quality

Badlands modules as they havebeen for the last 23 years whilecontinuing to develop new andinnovating products into thefuture".NAMZ is celebrating its 14thyear in business providing'World Class' ElectricalComponents, Fluid TransferLines and Custom InstallationSupplies.NAMZ/Badlands products areavailable through DragSpecialties, Parts Unlimited,Custom Chrome, CustomChrome Europe, Mid-USA,Midwest, J&P Cycles, Biker'sChoice, Zodiac, MotorcycleStorehouse, SK Imports, V-Twin,Les Importations Thibault, andRollie's Speed Shop in Australia.

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The art of selling brakesIT is no surprise that if anybody can berelied upon to take “the art of sellingbrakes” to a new level in marketingdesign terms, it would have been anItalian manufacturer!

In this case, it was Brembo, and theoccasion was the ‘Milan Show’(EICMA in November last year), withan avant-garde booth dripping withdesign loveliness that had a practicalengineering message as well asintended brand status signals.

With the company now firmlyensconced as a Harley-Davidson

vendor and currently ploughinghundreds of millions of Euro intoexpanding their US facilities, thecompany pulled out all the stops atMilan to position itself as themotorcycle industry’s premium brakeproduct manufacturer.

Part meeting palace and part artgallery, Brembo’s aftermarket partsprogram was treated with the kind ofdisplay reverence normally associatedwith Europe’s collections of fashionindustry designer consumer goods orcrown jewels!

Our compliments to Brembo’smarketing team for delivering valuefrom what was no doubt a substantialinvestment!

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON isleveraging social media togauge response to an iceracing exhibition that thecompany sponsored at therecent X Games at Aspen,Colorado. Featuring the newStreet 750 with modifiedtires, Harley say that theorigins of ice racing can bedated back to Sweden in1924, and that archivepictures in its museum showenthusiasts racing on frozenlakes almost a century ago.

SCOTT Fischer Enterprises is toopen a second Harley-Davidsondealership, in Albuquerque, NewMexico. Named Duke City Harley-Davidson, the 12,000 square footstore will be some 10 miles from itsexisting Thunderbird Harley-Davidson location and will share itslocal Turquoise Trail HOG Chapter.

TRIGG Trike Kit owners Davidand LaNell Bell of Cadiz,Kentucky, have sold theirproduct line to BushtecProducts, who plan torelocate operations to their50,000 square foot facility atJacksboro, Tennessee. Re-convertible TRIGG Trikeconversion kits (with reverse-gear capabilities) are offeredfor Harley, Honda, Kawasakiand Yamaha motorcyclemodels.

US Trade Publication Industry Weekhas named Harley-Davidson’s York,Pennsylvania facility one of sevenBest Plant winners. Opened in1973 and currently with aunionized labor force of around1,200 employees, Industry Weekrecognized the facility for the “leanmanufacturing overhaul” that wasundertaken in recent years.

ILLINOIS has become thelatest state to refine itsdealership franchise lawspreventing OEMs from forcingtheir dealers to relocate;reducing the control thatOEMs have over dealershipaftermarket parts displays(dealers can now mixaftermarket parts with OEMitems and don’t have toinstall separate racking), andallowing Illinois dealers tosource store fittings fromvendors other than OEM-approved suppliers.

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A few months ago we reportedon a new trike lift manufacturedin France by MaroloTest.

One of the world’s first specialtymotorcycle workshop equipmentmanufacturers, Marolo Test wasfounded in 1958 when it introducedwhat is thought to have been the firstever motorcycle specific dynamometer– a PTW diagnostic test bench for thesmall cc mopeds and scooters thatdominated the European market atthat time.

Founder Paul Marchand, whopioneered what has become an‘everyday’ in automotive andmotorcycle performance, tuning anddiagnostics, and fast forward to the21st Century and MaroloTest is still inthe vanguard of motorcycledynamometer design in conjunctionwith Daniel Fuchs.

These days under the ownership ofJean-Luc Marchand who bought thecompany in 2000, the Marolo-Testoffer is a turnkey motorcycle workshopsolution with many patented andproprietary designs and techniques.

Not least among these are theirModuLift and VariLift workshop liftprograms which feature pneumatic orhydraulic power options, according tocustomer preference, and a materialsand equipment specification whichdelivers ergonomic and versatileworkshop space solutions.

Their trike lift features a system ofsix removable plates for 2-, 3- or 4-wheel vehicle configuration, with theHarley-Davidson Tri Glide as theblueprint for the system.

MaroloTest’s specifications meet orexceed all worldwide approvalstandards and can be specified for US,European and other internationalpower sources.

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Director Raphael Girard told AMDMagazine that “although we offerdealers the choice of pneumatic orhydraulic power, 80 percent of oursales are pneumatic because of theease of use, reliability and cost-effectiveness of pneumatic power.”

In addition to dynamometers andlifts, check out their MaroloBioprogram – an environmentally friendlysolvent-free parts washer system thatoffers a cost effective alternate to theincreasingly regulation-restricted issueof waste disposal.

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Sales & Marketing Director Raphael Girard - “Our patented ModuLiftprogram gives motorcyle dealers access to a high quality system thatmaximizes return on their workshop space investment”

Developed in conjunction with DanielFuchs, ‘PowerFULL’ motorcycle andscooter dynamometers arethe latest generation of safety andfeature-rich dynamometer designs ina pedigree that goes back tofounder Paul Marrolaud’s first mopedtest bench design launched in 1958

Dynamometer technology has come a long waysince Paul Marrolaud launched what is believedto have been among the very first PTWdiagnostic test benches in 1958

Introduced in 2008, the MaroloBioparts cleaning system is a cost-effective solvent-free bacteriabased solution to the costs andlimitations dealers are faced withwhen complying with workshopregulations

Workshop equipment specialistMaroloTest moved to Cholet, near Nantesin Western France, in 2001 and expanded

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IronWorks publisheslast issueIN an open letter to the motorcycleindustry IronWorks’ Editor, MarilynStemp, has announced the closure ofthe magazine. First published in 1989by her late husband Dennis, the lastissue of the magazine will be onnewsstand shelves at the end ofFebruary.

Marilyn’s letter is published belowin full:

“It is with some sadness that I writeto inform you that Hatton Brown, thepublisher of IronWorks, has decided tocease publication of the title after 24years, effective with the March 2014

issue. Some of you may have learnedthis news as it was ‘leaked’, and Iapologize if that’s the case. It’s notwhat I would have chosen.

As much as this represents the endof an era for the IronWorkers, it alsopresents an opportunity for us toexpress gratitude for the fulfilling workwe so enjoyed and the great timesspent among you, our friends inmotorcycling. You allowed us to tellyour stories, showcase yourcraftsmanship and peek behind thecounters in your shops. We appreciateyour support of and interest in

IronWorks over the years and prize thefriendships that have been forged. Ispeak for the entire staff when I thankyou for the many entertaining andenriching experiences IronWorksenabled.

That said, I do regret not being ableto follow through on some editorialplans. We’re doing our best to findplacements for promised articles thatremain unpublished at this time.

If you are an IronWorks subscriber,you are entitled to a refund for

unfulfilled copies. You may contactHatton Brown directly or drop me anote about this or any other concern.And do visit our new Facebook pagefor Iron Trader News. We’re revivingthe original title that predatesIronWorks to continue bringingdependable, intelligent information tobike riders everywhere.

Thanks for your interest inIronWorks. It was a great ride.

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Holger Mohr replaces Tom Rudd as Küryakyn PresidentKÜRYAKYN has begun 2014with significant changes to keymanagerial positions as TomRudd, the company’s founder,is named as the new Chairman,and Holger Mohr takes on therole of company President,only the second person to holdthe position in the company’s

history. “This move will free Tom up tofocus on the next generationof products and emergingmarket trends for Küryakynand other MAG brands,” saidBrian Etter, President and CEOof MAG, the parent company ofKüryakyn.

“Küryakyn is known forbringing innovative productsto the market and I will alwaysbe looking for that game-changing idea that everyonewants,” said Rudd, beforecontinuing: “The team islooking forward to workingwith Holger during thistransition.” Mohr has previously held theposition of President and CEOof Custom Chrome, beforejoining MAG in May 2012 as VPof Business Development,where he was directlyresponsible for several keyMAG brands, includingMustang Seats, Roland SandsDesign and MAG International. “Holger’s experience andpassion for our industry makeshim an excellent addition tothe Küryakyn family,” saidEtter. “This has been an exciting rideso far,” said Mohr. “Theexplosion of the RSD apparel

and hard parts lines has beengreat to be a part of, andMustang is really on themove… 2014 should be anexciting year for both thesebrands. Now I am reallylooking forward to kickingKüryakyn into overdrive!”

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HAZELWOOD, Missouri baseddistributor MID-USA MotorcycleParts has an updated 2014edition of its "En-Cycle-Pedia"available for its dealers, andwith it the company inviting youto "expand not only yourhorizons, but your bottom lineas well".Recent new parts introductionsinclude OEM replacement

swingarms for 1989/1999 Softailframes, and an exclusive line ofmoly coated 96 and 103 cubicinch standard compressionreplacement pistons that usestock Hastings rings.Manufactured to factoryspecifications they ship withwrist pin and clips.The company has also updatedits custom rear fender program,

introduced some custom oilgauges, 'Speedline' passengerfootboards and fork panelaccent strips, in addition to old-style vintage-look mini ED aircleaners and billet oil coolersthat are available in choice ofchrome or black.

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EUROPE in general, and Italy inparticular, have long been internationallyregarded as a 'hot-bed' of motorcyclesuspension design and engineeringexcellence.

The race pedigree of its suspensionmanufacturers needs little boosting, andthe market leading suspensiontechnologies that the demands of thetrack have had on the handling solutionsdeveloped there have been marketdefining.

One of the leading Italianmanufacturers is Bitubo. Founded in1963, the company's core expertise wasvibration dampening of all kinds - fromsystems for oceanic platforms and navalengines, right through to the precisemicro applications and sensitivitiesrequired for markets such as seismicdampers and even artificial limbs.

In 1975 the company entered themotorcycle market with a now iconicdesign of a pair of shock absorbersconnected by two compensating rubbertubes - hence 'BiTubo' ... geddit?

By the late 1970s the company wasstarting to win world championships,since then having racked-up literallydozens of Italian and international racesuccesses.

In 1992 the company introduced afirst patented product, steering damperswith a Nitrogen compensating coaxialchamber; a year later it introduced its"big piston" system, the world's firstfront fork with a separate chamber; then1998 saw the launch of what wasconsidered to be the revolutionary Mono4 Regolazoni rear shock - a concept thatBitubo says is still a suspensiontechnology benchmark.

Since then, Bitubo has patented aninnovative 'FPS' hydraulic system for forkcartridges (said to be the first withhydraulic spring preload) and two yearsago introduced what is said to have beenthe first semi-active electroereologicalsystem for suspension (ER) and its firstadaptive suspension (DS) system.

These days, their range includes morethan 400 models available for superbikes, touring bikes and scooters, and inNovember 2013 Managing DirectorGianni Mardollo unveiled their entry intothe Harley-Davidson aftermarket andcruiser twin rear shocks market. Therange includes replacement and upgrade

fitments for XL 883 and 1200 Sportsters,V-Rods, tourers, Softails and Dynas.

Available with or without chromecovers, and in a choice of spring colors,the line was picked up very quickly byGerman distributor W&W Cycles (asannounced in AMD Magazine lastmonth) and includes upside down aswell as conventional compressionshocks.

Highly adjustable with tuned andmatched internal hydraulics and linear orprogressive springs according to thevehicle application, Bitubo say theirshock absorbers are easily serviced withparts kits available for each fitment.

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Gianni Mardollo, Managing Director of Italian suspension specialist BITUBO,told AMD Magazine that "although our focus has always been on sportsbike, street bike, and race suspension, we have all the components, advancedmanufacturing processes and expertise to produce excellent shocks for theHarley afermarket, and cruiser and custom V-twin markets."


For performance applications,Bitubo WMT rear twinshocks aresaid to offer "maximumpersonalization throughadjustments to the model-specificcalibration and length." Fully re-buildable, Bitubo say these shockshave been developed for highperformance and touring bikeapplications.

Bitubo enters custom shock market

Specifically for softail style bikes,these "upside down" shocks feature

a chromed steel alloy main body,spring preload adjustment system,

14mm steel rods with a nitrogenpressurized coaxial chamber;

available in pre-year 2000 and 2000and up versions

Bitubo are offering replacement andupgrade shock absorbers for most of thebest selling Harley-Davidson models,including Sportster, V-Rod, Tourer and BigTwin (Softail and Dyna) platforms

Bitubo's adjustable WMEshock absorbers areavailable with or withoutchrome covers, and in achoice of spring colorand finish, twin shocksare said to improveriding comfort andvehicle control thanks to their "internal hydraulicsystem and fitment-specific linear or progressive springs"

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BOISE, Idaho based clutch manufacturerRekluse is launching clutch packs forHarley-Davidson models in March.

Best known for their compact auto-clutch kits and offroad clutch products,Rekluse is introducing two clutch packversions – the EXP, which is an autoclutch product, and the TorqDrive formanual clutches; both for Big TwinHarley models 1998 and up.

The EXP is said to deliver up to 17percent more torque capacity (withOEM lever pull) and give up to 17percent lighter lever pull for OEM torquecapacity.

Rekluse say the results are easiershifting, smoother take-offs andimproved traction and low speed manoeuvrability. The company says that thishighly durable clutch pack is fully tuneable to suit rider preferences andeliminates stalling.

The Rekluse TorqDrive is said to deliver up to 56 percent more torque capacity(with OEM lever pull) and up to 34 percent lighter lever pull with OEM torquecapacity.

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AIMExpo to be four days in 2014THE AIMExpo, Orlando (October16 - 19) has cut back itsduration by a day in response toexhibitor feedback.As a part of its ambition tobring ‘Cologne’ (INTERMOT) and‘Milan’ (EICMA) combinationB2B and B2C thinking to thedomestic US Powersportsmarket, AIMExpo followed thefive-day ‘European model’, butthat proved a step too far for an

American exhibitor communitythat has traditionally beenaccustomed to three day expoformulas.Overall the initial reaction toAIMExpo was very positive, fora first year event, but theduration was one of the primaryconcerns voiced by its inauguralexhibitors.Citing increased efficiency andcost effectiveness for exhibitors,Marketplace Events, whichorganised the show, say theyhad 392 exhibitors in 2013 andwith over 200 already bookedfor October 2014 they expect tosurpass that.The event’s industry educationprogram, the PowerSportsBusiness Institute, is set tomake a return following a wellreceived first year, with media

partner Motorcycle &Powersports News (BabcoxMedia’s re-badged MotorcycleProduct News/MPN) confirmed

as publisher of the show guides.

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PEVELEY, Missouri basedMidwest Motorcycle Supply saytheir 2014 catalog “provideswhat matters most in thiseconomy, all the essentials at afrugal price, plus our ownproprietary Ultima Products,including our Ultima enginefamily.”The company says that its Ultimaengines show up in world classcustom bike competions, are

rigorously campaigned in6,000lb sled-pulls by Iron HorseRacing and drag races byChariots of Fire Racing.Available in a “multitude ofdisplacements” from 100 to140 cubic inches, and finishessuch as Diamond Cut, BlackGem, polished and black powdercoated, Midwest say they are“truly beauty meets the beast.”The Ultima program also includes

carburetors andcomplete carburetor kits, anddrive train products such as

Ultima 3.35 inch and 2 inch beltdrives and transmissions.MidWest say that these are“rugged long lasting unitsavailable for Evo Softail, TwinCam and Evo Dynas and thatcomplete drive train packagesare available including the Ultima6 RSD or LSD transmissions,powerful ThunderFire startermotors and ThunderVolt AGMbatteries.

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THE Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) is celebrating its100th anniversary this year. First incorporated as theMotorcycle Manufacturer’s Association in 1914, thename changed to include allied trades and then againto include scooters before becoming the MIC in 1969when it merged with the California based MotorcycleSafety Council.The organization initially offered and then dissolved anAssociate Member Class for dealers, bringing it back ayear ago under the presidency of Tim Buche, who tookover from Alan Isley in 1996.Although such a role is never going to bestraightforward, ex-Suzuki man Buche is widelyrespected for his executive management of the MIC, notleast through the recent downturn, ATV lead contentissues and the dramatic growth and decline seen inpowersport vehicle sales since the early to mid 1990’s.The MIC board consists of 12 members, six of whomare elected, with six appointed by the motorcyclemanufacturers and distributors who pay membershipdues based on powersport vehicle sales market share.Last year saw Polaris/Victory motorcycle man (andformer racer and trainer) Mark Blackwell take over from

Larry Little as MICBoard Chairman.Commenting on the anniversary, Blackwell said that“this is not only a proud moment for everybody whohas been a part of the MIC, it’s also significant for themotorcycle community as a whole.“As we celebrate this milestone, it’s important toremember that from the very beginning, the MIC’smission has been to preserve, protect and promotemotorcycling – and we look forward to continuing withthat mission into our next century.”In addition to Tim Buche, today’s MIC executive staffincludes General Counsel Paul Vitrano, Senior VicePresident of Government Relations Kathy Van Kleeck,Senior Vice President of Member Relations ScotBegovich, Vice President Pamela Arnette and VicePresident of Research Pat Murphy, along with a staff of20.“The MIC’s hundredth anniversary actually coincideswith another landmark event,” said Buche. “The 1914transcontinental ride of motorcyclist Erwin ‘Canon Ball’Baker”.Now, one hundred years later, the MIC will officially

support the May 2014 Cannon Ball Project, a re-creation of Baker’s famous ride led by MIC boardMember Don Emde.

Don Emde is to lead a recreation of Erwin‘Cannon Ball’ Baker’s 1914 transcontinental ridein May this year

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STRICTLY speaking,manufacturingmotorcycle gasketsisn’t rocket science,but science it certainlyis – and even as anon-engineer I’velearnt from many ofmy betters in thisindustry thatmaterials science isthe alpha and theomega of durabilityand performance. The reputation thatJames Gaskets has for product quality needs no introduction orendorsement from me, but sometimes it is easy to underestimate thelengths that the top echelon of product manufacturers in our industryroutinely go to in creating and maintaining their reputations. At Big Bike Europe last year, I had the pleasure of falling intoconversation with James Gaskets’ VP Ralph Cholez, and while at bestonly every third or fourth word worked for me, it is quite clear that thematerials science and engineering that goes on behind the façade oftheir discreet Dayton, Nevada factory certainly works for dealers andriders. The subject of conversation was their FoaMet gasket material, which inrecent years has been acclaimed as one of the most advanced

developments in sealingtechnology. Basically it isan NBR (NitrileButadiene Rubber)coating which, depending on theapplication, is applied either toan SAE 5052 Aluminum or SAE1010 steel. Proven in a wide range ofsealing application, NBR is afamily of unsaturatedcopolymers of 2-propenenitrile and various butadiene monomers (I didwarn you about understanding only one in three words!). The physical and chemical properties vary depending on the polymersnitrile composition, but this form of synthetic rubber, which isessentially what it is, is noted for its resistance to hydrocarbons (oil andgas) and other chemicals. Widely used in the automotive and aeronautical industries, Ralph toldme that its wide range of temperature tolerance (-40 to 108 degreescentigrade) makes it a durable and reliable addition to the range ofgasket material options that the company uses.

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Big Twin 'FoaMet' metalNBR-coated primary coverseal kits for superior highand low temperaturetolerances and oil/gasresistance

Ralph Cholez: "We invest heavily in developingproprietary materials and processes - our FoaMet

gasket material has advanced properties toincrease durability and sealing integrity under all

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ROLAND Sands Design has created the Del Mar parts packageof wheels, disc, pulley, and air cleaner and is offering it with anew finish too – Contrast Ops.

The triple machined Del Mar wheel is the lightest so farproduced by the company and uses a combination of BlackOps and Contrast Cut finishes to give the Contrast Ops look.

ROLAND SANDS DESIGNLos Alamitos, California, USATel: 562 493 [email protected]

RSD introduces Del Marpackage with new finish

T-Series long block enginesfor Touring chassisS&S CYCLE has created long block versions of its T-Series engines for use in 2007 and later Baggermodels. The T111, T124, and T124LC long block engineswill bolt into stock Touring chassis. The T111 is described by S&S as the ultimateperformance engine, while the T124 is suitable for ahot rod bagger. The T124LC is a slightly lowercompression version of the T124 that is ideally suitedfor heavier bikes and trikes, as well as being moretolerant of variations in fuel quality.T-Series long block engines have the same performanceas the company’s T-Series engines for ‘99-’06 Harley-Davidson Big Twins, but are built with the new S&SSuper Stock T2 crankcases for 2007-later baggers.The cylinder heads on these engines are speciallymachined to compensate for the non-stock cylinderlength. As a result, they are compatible with manifoldsand throttle bodies with stock length intake runners. Inaddition, the breather vent bolt locations have been

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plates will bolt up tothese engines.The S&S long block

engines come withoutfuel systems, but the

company recommends anS&S throttle body and a Dynojet

Power Vision tuner. The motors alsorequire an oil line kit for installation.

S&S CYCLELa Crosse, Wisconsin, USATel: 608 627 [email protected]

Heavy duty ModuLift 2000 FRENCH specialist workshop equipment manufacturer MaroloTest, which has been designing and manufacturing equipmentfor motorcycle workshops since 1958, has introduced a new liftbased on its patented ModuLift technology.

The ModuLift 2000 MOH has been especially designed forheavy vehicles such as trikes and ATVs from the likes of Polaris,Can Am, and Yamaha.

With a capacity of two tons and versatile modular platformsystem, the new lift has a raising height of 1.7m, allowingtechnicians to work under the vehicle in safe and ergonomicallyefficient conditions.

Features on the new lift include twomodular platformsmeasuring 450 x2,600mm, an overall widthof between 1,400mm(closed position) and2,000mm (open position),two removable plates in themiddle of each platform toimprove access to the vehicle,a double-safety on each of the

hydraulic jacks (as required by the demanding CE standards),and a variable location control unit for installation convenience.

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Paughco Touring slip-onsPAUGHCO is now offering high-performance slip-onmufflers for use on ’95 and later Touring models. The3in diameter mufflers feature a 20in long 2in internaldiameter corrugated high-flow baffle.

The slip-ons are fitted with black or chrome endcaps, which can be ordered with either an internal orexternal bevel. Paughco also provides the option toorder the complete assembly in black.

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HAWG Halters is now shipping a version ofits X23 triple trees, which have beendesigned to allow a 23in wheel to be usedon 2014 Touring models, while maintainingcorrect steering geometry.The X23 kit is said by Hawg Halters toincorporate and enhance the updated tripleclamp design from H-D to provide maximumfork rigidity and superior handlingresponse. It is a bolt-on kit that positionsthe front wheel approximately 2in forward,does not require fork extensions, uses stocklength fork covers, maintains a fullyfunctional fork lock, does not need a rakedhead light bezel kit, and includes fork travellimiters. The X23 is available in machined orblack finishes.Following the introduction of the latestversion of the X23 kit,Hawg Halters is nowable to offer

complete 23in conversion kits that includeX23 triple trees, custom HHI fenderbrackets, wrap around, US made, one-piecefenders in raw or black, brake lines, custom23in wheel and tire combinations thatinclude matching floating brake rotors in11.8, 13in, and 18in configurations and DOTapproved brake lines.

HAWG HALTERS INCDahlonega, Georgia, USATel: 706 864 7800Fax: 706 864 [email protected]

2014 Street Glide with the X23 kit installedincluding custom fender and billet mounts,

custom Renegade wheel, and matching floatingbrake rotors, HHI four-piston brake caliper

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Hawg Halter trees for’14 Touring models

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SUPERTRAPP’S Paul Yaffe-designed, Road LegendsBaffled FLH Phantom Pipeis said by the company to bea quieter, baffled pipederived from its originalPhantom Pipe.

The new design, finished inblack ceramic, is a 2-into-1pipe with a decorativedomino-dot engraved billetend cap, and includes four-piece stylized chrome heatshields. The Road LegendsBaffled FLH Phantom Pipe extends past the rear footpeg to prevent the pillion from being burnt by the pipeor affected by heat from the end of the pipe.

The Road Legends Baffled FLHPhantom Pipe fits ’86 – ’13 Baggers. In

addition, the Road Legends Phantom II Pipe isavailable for Softails and Dynas, and the OriginalPhantom Pipe fits Softails and Customs.

SUPERTRAPP INDUSTRIES Cleveland, Ohio, USATel: 216 265 8400Fax: 216 265 [email protected]

HARDDRIVE, Western Power Sports' (WPS) V-twindivision, has expanded its range of parts, createdspecifically for the V-twin market.

Among the new additions to the parts range arecustom gas caps. Designed to match the newlylaunched grips and pegs, the gas caps are available inthree styles and two finishes. For us on ’96 onward

applications, and for models with left side gas gaugea dummy cap or cap with low fuel indicator LED isavailable.

Available in a choice of black or chrome finishes, andShock, Dash or Throttle styles, the HardDrive footpegsare machined from billet aluminum and fit all H-Dmodels with the exception of the Sportster 48.Matching HardDrive shifter pegs are also offered byHardDrive.

The custom grip line by HardDrive is CNCmachined from 6061 aluminum and finished with aknurled rubber grip surface. Finishes and designs areoffered to match the pegs and gas caps, and for bothcable and throttle-by-wire applications.

The range of custom parts offered by HardDrivecontinues with the company’s air cleanerassemblies. The high flow air cleaners are available instyles that match the HardDrive wheel designs.Machined from billet aluminum, the air cleaners featurea breather system integrated into the backing plate. Dueto the increased airflow when the air cleaners are used,HardDrive recommends that they are used with arejetted carb or with a fuel tuner and fuel injected bikes.The air cleaner can be ordered in chrome or black, andin Luck, Flow or Revolver designs to fit all Big Twins ’91-’13, and Touring models ‘08-up with throttle-by-wire.

Also designed to match the HardDrive wheels are thecompany’s two-piece brake rotors. They are

available in black or chrome, and 11.5in sized for frontleft and right use and rear use on ‘00-‘13 models (except‘08-up Touring, Trike, Springers and ‘06-up Dyna front),and 11.8in sized for ‘08-‘13 Touring, Trike (front only ),and ‘06-up Dyna (front only).

HARDDRIVE V-TWINBoise, Idaho, USATel. [email protected]

The HardDrive two-piece brake rotors are offeredin designs that match the company’s wheels

HardDrive shift pegs match the designs of thefootpegs and grips

The Shock footpegs from HardDrive are one ofthree designs available

The billet aluminumgrips from HardDrivehave a knurled rubbercovering

The Shock gas cap from HardDrive match thedesign of the company’s pegs and grips

The Revolver is one of the air cleaner designsthat match the HardDrive range of wheels

SuperTrapp's 2014 catalog alsoincludes their Jaybrake, Jardine,Kerker and Fluidyne/EPS Racing

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Jim Nasi EFI throttle body coverJIM Nasi Customs now has in production EFIthrottle body covers, which help tidy up thebike’s engine. The cover is designed to be installed afteran aftermarket air cleaner has been fittedleaving the throttle body and wiringexposed. The cover fits 2008-currentthrottle-by-wire H-D Touring models. It isavailable for both round style air cleanersand 90 degree elbow air cleaners, and has apaintable base with chrome fins.

JIM NASI CUSTOMSPhoenix, Arizona, USATel: 800 964 [email protected]

New products fromDrag SpecialtiesDRAG Specialties is now offering 50-spoke wheelsfor use on FL models. The wheels are built usingstraight, radial-laced, 3⁄8in, polished stainless steelspokes, chrome billet hubs and chromed aluminumsoftlip rims. They are supplied sealed so that tubelesstires can be used.

Available in 21in or 23in sizes in both single ordual disc for front wheel use they fit ‘08-‘13 FLTR,FLHT, FLHR, FLHX, and H-D FL trike, with or withoutABS, and the rear wheels are available in 18in for‘09-‘13 FLTR, FLHT, FLHR, and FLHX with or withoutABS and ‘09-‘14 trikes.

A new handlebar switch option from DragSpecialties is its Duet kit, which features customCNC-cut billet aluminum housings. The kits includetwo stainless steel, all-weather, 12v momentary mini

switches, colored wiring and all necessary mountinghardware.

The Duet handlebar switch kits are available inblack or chrome.

Completing the latest additions to the DragSpecialties range is the company’s lining kit for itsown stretch FL saddlebags, which fit both the bagsand lids.

The lining kit comes in basic black and is pre-cutto size, includes a rigid panel to create a smooth, flatbottom, and installs with a pressure-sensitiveadhesive on the back for easy peel-and-stickapplication.

DRAG SPECIALITIESJanesville, Wisconsin, USATel: 608 758 [email protected]

DRAG SPECIALTIES EUROPEKonz, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)6501 9695 2000www.partseurope.eu

The 50-spoke wheels from Drag Specialties areavailable for FL applications

Drag Specialties’ Duet handlebar switch kits areavailable in chrome or black

The stretch FL saddlebag lining kits are pre-cutfor correct fit

Barracuda mirrorextenders forVictory Motorcycles

BARRACUDA Custom Accessories hasexpanded its range of custom accessoriesfor Victory motorcycles with theintroduction of chrome plate and blackpowder coated mirror extender sets. The extenders, designed to add heightand/or move the mirrors outward, aremachined from 6061T6 billet aluminum. The1in extender will move stock mirrorsupwards and/or outwards. Aftermarketmirrors will only be moved upwards sincemost do not have the same type ofthreaded end going into the mirror itself.

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THE German motorcycle market has alwayshad a strong "cross-over" habit.Independent custom shops there havealways had a "tribal" allegiance to their air-cooled v-twin mission, but the definition ofthat mission isn't as blinkered in Germany asit has been, historically, in some markets.

Making any bike look better, handle better, or gofaster is 'righteous', regardless of the platform.

That's not to say that the custom shops there (andelsewhere in Europe) don't focus and spend most of

their time on Harleys and air-cooled custom bikes,they do, but as has been seen by the evolution ofcustomizing in Europe, ever since cross-over from the streetfighter scene radically accelerateddevelopment in the 1990s, dealers there are quitehappy to take inspiration from other markets andother motorcycling traditions.

It is no surprise therefore to find that the reversehas recently started to happen in the vendorcommunity. With the sport and street bike marketscoming under unprecedented pressure in recentyears, many mainstream parts and accessorydesigners are now looking to leverage theirreputations for race-bred track-grade sports bikeparts manufacturing in the air-cooled custom partsmarket.

One such is ABM in Germany. When it comes to

top-end precision machining, weight savingmaterials applications and ergonomic designcredentials. Founded in 1985, ABM have beensitting at Europe's sport and street bike parts andaccessory manufacturing table ever since. Last yearhe unveiled'WUNDERKIND' ("Miracle Child"), a lineof custom parts and accessories developed withMartin Tischer, and based on ABM’s sport bike

experience, and seen here on the project DynaStreetbob that the company took on the Europeanexpo circuit last year.

The initial product line, launched last summer,includes a CNC machined aluminum dash board thattakes Harley or replacement gauges; adjustablefootrest with choice of detailing; replacement hornand cover kit; an air cleaner, with K&N filter, that issaid to deliver increased power due to "invertedtechnology" that gives improved breathing withoutloss of suction power and low-noise due to PassiveNoise Cancellation technology; and advanced tripletree systems that have been a centre-piece of ABMssport and street bike programs for more that 25years.www.wunderkind-custom.com

Footrests with choiceof detailing/accents

licence platebracket

Signaturetriple trees

Air Filter with K&N filter, high flowand low-noise technology

Horn kit - replacement horn andcover for 2006 for Big Twins

This CNCmachined dash

takes OE Harleyor Koso gauges

Christian Melhorn took over the running of ABM from hisfather Juergen in 2010. Until the recent launch of their"Wunderkind" custom v-twin parts program the focus hadbeen on sports and street bike parts


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New lines stocked at W&WAMONG the new lines now being carried by Germanparts and accessories distributor W&W is thealuminum swingarm by K&J. Manufactured inGermany from 57 x 37mm 6T5 aluminum, thepolished swingarm is designed for stock or similar

sized wheels and tire applications, and the shocklinkage, chain guard mounts and brake anchor tabcorrespond to the original part on four-speed BigTwins ‘73-‘84. A 19mm wheel axle and chaintensioners are included with the swingarm.

Two new Chez-made exhaust muffleroptions are now being sold by W&W. Both are hand-made from chrome plated steel. The first design is acustom version of the muffler used on the Ariel RedHunter, and it has a fishtail end piece. The second

is an adaptation of the classic BSA design. Bothexhausts have been modified slightly from theoriginals to allow universal fitment.

Created by W&W’s own Wrecking Crew, the‘Knee-Saver’ air cleaner has been designed foruse on an S&S Super E or G carb on Knuckleheadsand Panheads, and once installed it allows the rider’sright knee to be brought in closer to the bike. The lowprofile teardrop air cleaner features a shortenedcover and a modified base plate to reduce the overallheight by 25 mm.

Throwback MC Parts has a one-piece front beltpulley cover that fits alternator type Shovelheadsequipped with a 1.5in belt drive. The cover, which is

now available from W&W, is a bolt-on installation forShovelheads ‘70-’84.

One of the smallest parts in the W&W range is theCannonball manifold clamp bolt. Thereplacement hex head bolts add classic style to amanifold clamp by replacing the stock Allen headbolts.

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The hex head bolts from W&Wreplace the stock Allen headbolts on manifold clamps togive a more classic look

The K&J box section aluminum swingarm fits ‘73-’84 Big Twin four-speed application

The ‘Knee-Saver’ air cleaner kit is 25mm narrowerthan a standard S&S Teardrop air cleaner

The BSA style muffler fromW&W is a universal fit

A fishtail finishes the universalfit reproduction Ariel Red

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Throwback MC Parts one-piece front belt pulleycover fits alternator type Shovelheads

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Zodiac expands product rangeFOLLOWING on form Primo Rivera launching itsPrimo HD Xtreme digital camera in the USA,Zodiac is now able to offer it to European customers.Described as the most advanced and complete actionsports camera system available, it has been designedfor use by motorcyclists and is capable of creating1080P video of extreme sports activities with thelatest generation of image processor for shooting1080p/960p/720p high-definition video and 8.0mega pixel photos.

Features of the camera include a built-in batteryto allow for 2.5 hours recording and comes with anextra piggyback style battery pack that allows foranother 2.5 hours recording. Also included are aremote control, which works up to 50ft in any angle,

is simple to use with only three buttons to start andstop filming, take stills and control the laser targetingsystem.

The camera is wi-fi prepared, and the included wi-fi back that allows control of the camera with an Appon a smartphone and uploading of photos andvideos to the Internet.

The camera attaches with the included mounts onvirtually any surface, including helmets, flat surfaces,dash panels, handlebars, and other options. Theincluded waterproof housing protects the Primo HDXtreme from all types of weather including rain, sleetand snow.

A new range of parts from Zodiac is the line ofparts and accessories from Black Duck. Based inSpain, Black Duck precision-machines and finishesits parts and accessories in a choice of chrome, black,satin brass or 24-carat gold.

The range of Black Duck parts currentlyconsists of knurled foot pegs, shifter pegs andhandlebar grips, ignition cover, gas tank and oil tank

caps, fork tube and steering head plugs, and cylinderhead bolt covers. Apart from these, Black Duck alsohas a trick and minimalistic design bracket that boltsstraight onto the top motor mount of 1995 topresent Sportster models to host the stock ignitionswitch, stock warning light cluster and stockspeedometer. Another small item is its LED equippedwarning light cluster that fits between the upper andlower sections of the handlebar riser clamps on mostHarley models.

A new tuning option for fuel injected Harleys nowbeing offered by Zodiac is the SuperchipsVigilante EZ EFI Tuner. The Tuner is said to improveengine performance and drivability, reduce enginetemperature and remove exhaust pop, as well asworking with most popular exhaust systems, cold air

intakes and high-flow air filters. Installation is simplya case of connecting the EZ Tuner to the bike’sdiagnostic plug and then connecting that to acomputer with internet access. A search menu is thenused to find the right tuning configuration for thebike. It is easy to use, flexible and powerful and alsoallows to read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTC). The Vigilante EZ, which features a back-lit LCDscreen, rubberized case, chrome navigation pad anda factory grade diagnostic cable that connects to thebike, can also be used to read and clear DiagnosticTrouble Codes (DTC). The EZ ‘marries’ with the bikesECU and also allows users to return to the stock tunewithin seconds.

One version of the Vigilante EZ is available to workwith J-1850 Data Bus system found on ‘04 – ‘13Sportster, ‘01 – ‘11 Softail, ‘02 – ‘13 Touring, ‘02 topresent V-Rod and ‘04 – ‘12 Dyna models, and asecond version works with the CAN Bus system on‘12 to present Softail, ‘13 to present Dyna, ‘14 topresent Sportster and ‘14 to present Touring models.

Now also available through Zodiac, ACCEL’sStealth Super Coils for Twin Cams eliminate theneed for spark plug wires by mounting the coildirectly to the spark plug. A cast aluminum coverholds the coil in place and acts as a functional heatsink, filling the gap as if there is no spark plug at all.All wiring is hidden in the fins of the head for a cleanand custom look. The Stealth Super Coils areavailable in black or silver that matches stock Harleyengine colors. The coils are available to fit ‘02 – ‘08fuel injected Touring models, and fuel injectedSoftails ‘01 to present, Dyna ‘04 to present andTouring models ‘09 to present.

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The Primo HD Xtreme digital sports camera wasdeveloped by Rivera Primo to meet the needs ofmotorcyclists

ACCEL Stealth Super Coils eliminate the need for spark plug wires by mountingthe coil directly to the spark plug on Twin Cam applications

The Superchips Vigilante EZ EFI Tuner connects tothe bike’s diagnostic plug to allow tuning of theEFI system

Points covers areincluded in the newparts range fromSpanish companyBlack Duck

The riser mount LED warning light mount bracketfrom Black Duck is available in a choice ofchrome, black, satin brass or 24-carat gold

A top motor mountspeedo bracket is one ofthe many small partsmade by Black Duck


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Tucker Rocky expandsproduct lineTUCKER Rocky has launched a new catalog for its V-twin product range brand Biker’s Choice. Newbrands added now available in 2014 through Biker’sChoice include: Metzeler, Pirelli, Thundermax,Superchips, Danny Gray, Tom Tom, M6 ChainTensioners, Biker’s Choice Fork Boots, and Conely’s.

Having been established in 1971, Biker’s Choiceis now the exclusive distributor of GoPro, and hasadded over 5,000 new SKUs for 2014.

Among the new product additions for2014 are the Pro Taper Tracker handlebarsconstructed specifically for use on American V-twinbikes. Two bends are being offered, Outlaw and TT.Both options are available in silver or black and the5⁄32in thick wall tubing tapers from 1-1⁄2in to 1in.

The Pro Taper Tracker ‘bars are available witheither three pre-drilled holes for use with stockcontrols or center only for custom applications.

To work with the Pro Taper handlebars, Biker’sChoice is offering Tracker big bore risers. Two heightsare available; 2-1⁄2in or 4-1⁄2in, in raw, black, orchrome.

The Twin Power brand is another part of TuckerRocky’s operation, which features in the Biker’sChoice catalog, and in that range the company hasthe Feuling Super Scavenger oil pump. For use onTwin Cam engines it is said to provide an increasedscavenge-to-pressure volume ratio. It ismanufactured using the same 7075 billet materialand specifications as the Feuling Race Series oilpumps, but featuring a thinner pressure housing.Two versions are available; for ‘99-‘06 (except 2006Dyna), and ‘07-‘13 (including 2006 Dyna)

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JMR fabricationtableTRICK Tools’ new addition to its range ofwelding tables is the JMR fabrication table. The new table features a 36 x 48in slottedsteel top surface that accepts threaded T-nuts, the same as those used on a drillpress or mill, for maximum flexibility inwork-piece holding.Underneath the table’s work surface thereis a hitch framework to mount accessoriessuch as a tubing bender, notcher, benchgrinder, vise, or other tools. The trayunderneath also allows for storage ofsupplies, including the 1⁄2in T-slot hold downkit and 90-degree slotted angle plate that isincluded with the table.

TRICK TOOLSPella, Iowa, USATel: 641 628 [email protected]

FOLOWING the success of its Scallop cover Line,Performance Machine has introduced the Drive coverLine of rocker box, cam, derby, inspection andtransmission covers.

The new covers feature hot rod inspired stylingwith ‘speed’ lines that start and finish with a modestbevel to the corners.

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Metalsport extendswheel blank programMETALSPORT has extended its wheel blanksprogram to include both 26in and 30in blanks. Thenew wheel blanks are for builders who want to cuttheir own designs.

It is not only blanks that Metalsport has availablein the larger sizes. The company is continuing to workwith custom automotive stylist and builder ChipFoose, who has created the Outkast wheel design forMetalsport. It is one of six designs from Fooseavailable from Metalsport in 26in and 30in sizes.

Metalsport’s extensive range of 26in and 30inwheel finish options include chrome or blackanodized with machined in contrasting designs and

three different dimensions, 2D,2D with 3D cut and full profile 3D.

The company also has VeeRubber tires in stock in 26in and30in sizes for the front and310mm and 360mm wide for therear, as well as a variety of other sizes.

METALSPORT WHEELS Southgate, California, USATel: 562 776 [email protected]

Rivera PrimoPhase 2 HedLEDRIVERA Primo is continuing toexpand its electricalofferings with theintroduction of itsnew Phase 2HedLED 7inheadlamp. Theidea behindthe intro-duction of thenew light was tocreate a headlampthat could be used onanything from a 2014Touring model to a ‘50s Panhead FL.The new light draws less current than anincandescent lamp, allowing it to be usedwith both charging systems and newerhigh-output systems. It also incorporatesRivera Primo’s LED turn signals, an ultrabright LED high and low beam and a glasslens. The light is DOT and EU compliant.

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REMUS has introduced a line of custom slip-onexhaust mufflers for the Harley-Davidson Softailrange. The custom mufflers can be ordered either withor without the Remus MCS-system, which is used toremotely alter the level of the exhausts’ volume.

Both versions of the new slip-on from Remusinclude a catalytic converter and the choice of achrome or black stainless steel finish. The exhausts aresupplied without end caps, and customers have achoice of six end cap designs; Slash Cut, Perforated,Tapered, Straight End, Rolled Up, and Sniper.

Dyno testing of the Remus mufflers has shownincreases in both power and torque over the stocksystem.

The Remusslip-ons areavailable to fitthe Softa i lDeluxe, Slim,Cross Bones,and Blackline.

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Custom ‘bars from Misfit MISFIT’S latest addition to its growing parts line is arange of custom handlebars for Harley Baggermodels.

Two designs are available; the Street Rage bars,which are 12in high and offered in a choice of blackor chrome, and the Brawler bars also in a choice ofblack or chrome and also 8in or 14in heights. Bothstyles are made with swedged tubing steeping downto 1in diameter to allow stock controls to be used.

The handlebars are set up for both fly-by-wire and throttle cable applications, as well as for zheated grips.

MISFIT BAGGERSPlano, Texas, USATel: 877 647 [email protected]

THE latest Competitor clutch from BDL –the CC-140-BB – has been developedspecifically for use in Sportster clutchbaskets from ’91 onwards. The companystates that its patented Ball Bearing lock-up clutch pressure plate will handle allstock applications.The Ball Bearing technology used by BDLis claimed to significantly lighten clutchpull at the lever while providing smooth,slip free lock-up. Each unit incorporates adesignated number of steel ball bearingsset in a model specific diaphragmassembly. The Ball Bearing lock-upconversion assembly replaces the factory

pressure plate, springsand hub.

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RC COMPONENTS is now catering to the specificneeds of Victory motorcycle owners with theintroduction of both wheels and exhausts for thebikes.

A new product for 2014 is the Raider wheel forVictory applications. It features a unique straightspoke design that extends out onto the rim lip. A

second new wheel option is the Torsion, which isdescribed as a classic five-spoke design with a twist.Like the Raider, the spokes of the Torsion areextended onto the rim lip. Both wheel designs canbe ordered in a choice of chrome or black eclipsefinish, and are offered with matching Airstrike aircleaner, rotors, pulleys and sprockets.

The production of Victory specific parts continuesat RC Components with the launch of the RCX-Exhaust 4in slip-on mufflers for fitment on the Victory

Cross Roads and Cross Country. The new mufflershave a 4in diameter body and can be combined witha chrome or black ceramic finish.

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BastardasenzaGloria

AT the 2013 World Championshipof Custom Bike Building a newclass was introduced – RetroModified – defined as “Anymodified bike, with any

drivetrain on any chassis configurationmanufactured prior to 1984. Must be basedon a pre-1984 engine, and styled to have theappearance of a motorcycle manufacturedprior to 1984. Use of some contemporaryparts/design elements is permitted.” One ofthe small number of builders to take up thechallenge of the new class was Italy’sInglourious Basterds Cycles, with BastardaSenza Gloria.

Named after the landlady of the shop the businesswas originally set up in, the build was interrupted in

the very beginning when she decided she no longerwanted the shop to be run from her premises, hencethe title given to the bike.

The first part of the project, begun in the business’first workshop, was the engine build, whichcombines a ’79 FX Shovelhead bottom end andcrankcases with the barrels and heads from a ’48Panhead. The motor has then been set up to allow itto run a carb of unknown origin, but thought to havecome from either a Ford or Chevvy, on the ‘wrong’side. Back on the right side, a pair of short, customexhaust pipes exit just in front of the cam chest. Anopen belt primary is then used as a connection to thestock four-speed kicker gearbox.

With the drivetrain sorted, Vincenzo Ciancio, whowas responsible for the build, was able to startbending the tubes to create the one-off, twin


One of the smaller classes at the 2013World Championship of Custom BikeBuilding was the Retro Modified class.However, that did not detract from thequality of bikes entered, as can be seenwith the winning bike – Gloria fromInglourious Basterds Cycles, Italy

Written by Duncan Moore: [email protected] • Photo credit: Frank Sander

The team from Inglourious Basterds Cycles were thefirst custom shop to win the newly introduced Retro

Modified class

The finish on Bastarda Senza Gloria is a combination ofchrome, copper and nickel plating that has been aged by

hand with a pumice stone

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downtube, hardtail frame. This is matched to a frontend also designed and built by Inglourious Basterds.While it looks like a regular Springer fork, it is actuallyadjustable. There are four different geometrysettings, making it, Vincenzo says, suitable forspeedway, flat track, hill climbing, or dirt track riding.Both the frame and fork were then plated with acombination of chrome, copper and nickel. The finishthen being artificially aged by being rubbed by handwith a pumice stone.

A similar range of finishes was then applied to thebike’s bodywork, which comprises a modified DKWgas tank, a one-off oil tank, that sits in the reartriangle of the frame on the right side, and anInglourious rear fender.

The wheel and tire combination that the fendercovers is made up of a 19in, drum braked wheel froma 1950s Ural with a 4in Mitas tire. The same wheeland tire combination can also be found at the front.

No doubt a key factor in Gloria garnering enoughvotes to win the Retro Modified class was theextensive use of hand-made, one-off parts. Examplesof this detailing include the clutch control. From thehandlebar-mounted lever the cable travels down theframe tube before wrapping around two pulleys onits way to the transmission. Not forgetting, of course,that the lever is also hand-made.

Further hand-made parts include the handlebarsand risers, seat, foot controls and grips.

When it came to the awards ceremony at the 2013World Championship of Custom Bike Building,Vincenzo was so pleased to be named the classwinner that once he had received his trophy he burstinto song on stage!

INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS CYCLESSan Giuseppe di Comacchio (FE), ITALYTel: +39 3273 292881 [email protected]

The carb mounted on the ‘wrong’ side of theShovel/Panhead motor is of unknown origin,but it thought to have originally been used ona Ford or Chevvy

The narrow profile of Bastarda Senza Gloria showsthe board track influence in the bike’s design

Inglourious Basterds Cycles say the Springerfork on the bike can be adjusted to suitspeedway, flat track, hill climbing, or dirttrack riding

Aged leather is used to cover the chromed oiltank mounted in the rear triangle of the frame


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MANY of the bikes that haveplaced top ten in the Freestyleclass of the WorldChampionship of Custom BikeBuilding over the years have

been built by professional shops to showcasethe quality of their work. However, there havebeen occasions when privateer builders havemade the grade and that was the case in 2013with The Slippery Eel, built by Swede PontusAbrahamsson.

As a privateer builder, when Pontus built TheSlippery Eel it was never intended to be a show bike,rather it was meant as a rider, but that changed afterit was featured in the Swedish custom bike magazine

MCM. Once the magazine chose the bike as itsMachine of the Year at the end of 201,1 Pontusbegan to think about showing it, and so it was thatthe bike joined the professional builds in the Freestyleclass at the World Championship.

Due to the financial constraints of building forhimself at home, Pontus had to make the

majority of the major components on The Slippery Eelhimself, and this process began with the single,curved downtube frame. In order to keep it simple,the frame is rigid, and to give it a vintage look lugshave been created around the tube joints. To ensurethe bike was rideable, Pontus stuck to factory specrake and stretch for the frame.

However, for the front end of the build he went

for an option never offered by the Factory – a leafspring fork. Once again this was all his own work andit incorporates the bike’s handlebars into the design.

In order to get the chassis to the rolling stage,Pontus combined a set of 97 H-D hubs with 21inHarley rims, shod with Bridgestone Trailwing tires.The wheel package is completed with Swedish IRStwo-piston brake calipers gripping an IRS disc on thefront wheel and a combination disc and rotor at therear.

Having go the bike to the roller stage, Pontus thenturned his attention to the powertrain. TheShovelhead motor has been built up around a set ofDelkron cases that have been finished off with portedHarley heads. The porting work was needed due to

When Pontus Abrahamsson built The Slippery Eel it was never intended to be ashow bike. However, after scooping the Bike of the Year award from Swedishcustom bike magazine MCM, Pontus had a change of heart that saw him place topten at the 2013 World Championship of Custom Bike Building

The Slippery Eel


Written by Duncan Moore - [email protected]

Although not built as a show bike, that didn’tstop The Slippery Eel from gaining a top 10-

place in the Freestyle class at the 2013 WorldChampionship of Custom Bike Building

the engine breathing through two Linkert carbs on acustom manifold and one-off Pontus-made exhaustpipes. Further detailing on the engine includes splitrocker boxes and copper lines for the gas as well asthe oil.

T o get the power from the motor a duplex chainprimary that has been left open is used and that

connects to a stock four-speed kicker gearbox. Due ot the sloping design of the frame there is not

enough room above the gearbox for the oil tank, soPontus has created a toolbox like design for an oiltank that sits in the rear triangle of the frame on thenon-drive side. The tank also features an externalfilter that is a ribbed design to help cool the oil.

The hand-made bodywork continues with the gastank that is slung below the frame’s backbone.

The finishing touches to the bike, all made byPontus, include the footpegs, seat, folding licenseplate holder and air intakes on the Linkert carbs. Infact about the only aspect of the bike’s build nottaken care of by Pontus was the paintwork, whichwas handled by Pete’s MC-lack.

While Pontus may originally have intended tohave built a simple and rideable custom, what heachieved was an internationally recognized buildwith his fellow competitors at the WorldChampionship, placing The Slippery Eel ninth in theFreestyle class.

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The deliberately aged look was applied to The Slippery Eel by its builder Pontus Abrahamsson

Despite the bike’s overall old school look,the wheels were built around 1997 H-Dhubs laced to 21in rims

Pontus hand-fabricated the gas tank that sitsbelow the bike’s backbon

Twin Linkert carbs feed air and gas to the ported and polished Shovelhead heads


From the handlebars to the sissy bar, the majorityof the parts used in the build of The Slippery Eelwere fabricated by owner and builder PontusAbrahamsson


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THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS

AIM Corp (US) Clutches & gear kits ............................................................................................64

Arlen Ness Enterprises (US) Inverted Series Air Cleaners ..............................................................10

Avon Grips (US) Velvet Air grips ..................................................................................................54

Bad Dad (US) Stretched saddlebags ............................................................................................47

Badlands Motorcycle Products (US) Parts & accessories ................................................................16

Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) Scorpion series clear Derby covers, distributor network ................37

Belt Drives (US) GMA forward controls, floorboards, Distributor network ............................15,24,60

Biker’s Choice (US) Twin Power X-Stop brake pads ......................................................................33

Colorado Custom (US) Wheels ....................................................................................................60

Cometic Gasket (US) Twin Cam twin-cooled head gasket ............................................................29

Darkhorse Crankworks (US) Crank assembly balancing & rebuilds ................................................51

DNA Specialty (US) Victory ewheel ..............................................................................................13

DP Brakes & Clutches (US) Brakes & clutches ..............................................................................63

Drag Specialties (US) 2014 Oldbook cover bike ............................................................................53

Fehling (DE) Parts & accessories ..................................................................................................59

Goodridge (US) Brake, oil, fuel and hydraulic applications ............................................................60

Hawg Halters Inc (US) Calipers, triple trees, front ends and handlebars ........................................25

Helmet City Inc - HCI Helmets (US) D.O.T. & novelty helmets, Distributor network ....................41,59

James Gaskets (US) Gasket board kits, distributor network ......................................................54,59

Joker Machine (US) Square L.E.D turn signals ..............................................................................52

Kibblewhite Precision Machining (US) Manganese guides & reamers............................................15

Koelnmesse (DE) INTERMOT Cologne 2014 ................................................................................36

Küryakyn (US) Parts & accessories ................................................................................................20

Kustom Tech (IT) Parts & accessories ..............................................................................................4

Le Pera Enterprises (US) Seats ......................................................................................................38

Mag Connection (FR) Distributor..................................................................................................43

Medallion Instrumentation Systems (US) Premium Bagger gauges................................................37

Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts (US) Parts and accessories ..................................................................31

Motorcycle Storehouse (NL) Distributor, International Sales Offices ................44-45,46-47,48-49,60

NAMZ Custom Cycle Products (US) Wiring harnesses & fluid lines ................................................63

Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation (US) Direct bolt-on parts for baggers..............................................19,28

Renegade Wheels (US) New 2014 Bridgeport wheel ......................................................................9

Rivera Primo (US) Primo HD LED headlamp, distributor network ................................................5,58

Rush Racing Products (US) High performance products ............................................................7,57

S&S Cycle (US) New porducts, dealer portal, Viola V-Twin ..........................................................2,23

SBS Friction (DK) SBS brake pads ................................................................................................27

Spectro Oils of America (US) Premium-quality lubricants ..............................................................24

STD Development (US) Panhead replicas ........................................................................................6

Tech Cycle Performance Products (US) Belt drives & starters ........................................................63

Tecmate (BE) Optimate 3 ..............................................................................................................5

Terre Di Moto (IT) 2014 Biker Fest - The Italian Bike Week ............................................................61

TTS Motorcycles (DE) Rims & wheels............................................................................................39

Vance & Hines (US) Exhausts ......................................................................................................17

Wizards Products/RJ Star (US) Professional finishing products ......................................................46

Zodiac International (NL) Parts & accessories, online Bikers Book, European offices ......................35

THIS MONTH’S EDITORIAL ITEMS

Barracuda Custom Accessories (US) Mirror extenders for Victory Motorcycles................................32

Belt Drives (US) Competitor clutch for Sportsters ..........................................................................48

Biker Pros (US) Detroit round of Ultimate Builder custom bike show ..............................................8

Bitubo (IT) Enters custom shock market........................................................................................18

Brembo (IT) Brakes ......................................................................................................................12

Drag Specialties (US) New products ............................................................................................32

Drag Specialties (US) 2014 catalogs ..............................................................................................8

Erik Buell Racing (US) EBR to start European deliveries in March ..................................................11

Goodridge (GB) Family sells company ............................................................................................8

Hawg Halters inc (HHI) (US) Trees for ‘14 touring models..............................................................29

Inglourious Basterds Cycles (IT) Bastarda Senza Gloria bike feature........................................51-52

James Gaskets (US) Bradley Report - Living in a material world ....................................................22

Jim Nasi Customs (US) EFI throttle body cover..............................................................................32

Koelnmesse (DE) Big Bike Europe and World Champs come to INTERMOT ..................................1,6

Küryakyn (US) Holger Mohr replaces Tom Rudd as Küryakyn President..........................................16

Marolo Test (FR) Modular left program ........................................................................................14

Marolo Test (FR) Heavy duty ModuLift 2000 ................................................................................26

Metalsport Wheels (US) Extends wheel blank program ................................................................44

Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts (US) 2014 catalog ..............................................................................18

Midwest Motorcycle Supply (US) Bradley Report - 2014 Supply ....................................................22

Misfit Industries (US) Custom handlebars ....................................................................................48

Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) (US) Bradley Report - 100 years of industry representation ......22

NAMZ Custom Cycle Products (US) Jeff Zielinski buys Badlands....................................................12

Paughco (US) Touring slip-ons......................................................................................................29

Performance Machine (US) Drive cover line ..................................................................................42

PGA Custom (SE) Slippery Eel bike feature ..............................................................................55-56

RC Components (US) Victory wheels and exhaust ........................................................................49

Rekluse Motor Sports (US) Bradley Report - Harley clutch packs ..................................................21

Remus Innovation (AT) 2014 Softail exhaust ................................................................................45

Roland Sands Design (US) Introduces Del Mar package with new finish ......................................26

S&S Cycle (US) T-Series long block engines for touring chassis ......................................................26

S&S Cycle (US) Viola V-Twin program adds new parts ..................................................................64

SuperTrapp Industries (US) Road Legends Baffled FLH Phanton Pipe ............................................30

Trick-Tools (US) JMR fabrication table ..........................................................................................42

Tucker Rocky Distributing (US) Expands product line ....................................................................42

Viola V-Twin (US) See S&S Cycle ..................................................................................................64

W&W Cycles (DE) New lines stocked for 2014 ............................................................................39

Western Power Sports (US) HardDrive parts ................................................................................30

Wunderkind-Custom (DE) German custom parts ........................................................................34

Zodiac International (NL) Expands product range ........................................................................40

This INDEX is a complete listing of all the items in this edition. It includes all our advertisers and the product, feature and news itemspublished this month. The INDEX will act as a quick reference guide, and will be useful when searching this and other editions either

for contact details for a particular company, or for a specific item that has appeared. The INDEX appears in every edition of AMD .

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Viola V-Twin program adds500 new parts for 2014AS reported in AMD Magazine lastmonth, S&S Cycle is stepping up thedevelopment of its Viola V-Twin (VVT)service parts program this year.

A new 290 page VVT catalogedition is being unveiled for this year,and with it come some 500 new partsand a valuable 50 page cross-reference resource - consolidating theprogram’s ‘one-stop-shop’ serviceparts mantra.

In reaching into the service partssector S&S has leveraged its workshop

experience and brand integrity to bringtogether product from leadingmanufacturers such as Perf-formFilters, Cometic Gasket, Alto, All BallsRacing, Cycle Electric and WisecoPiston.

The new part numbers this yearinclude service and install task-specifickits as well as individual parts andservice items. As the new Viola V-TwinBrand Manager and product lineanalyst Kevin Boarts put it, the aim isto “take the hard work out of what

should be the simplest of sourcingneeds.

“I know from my time working indealerships, and from my time on thecustomer services and tech-line deskshere at S&S Cycle, that waiting on theservice items you need for a customer’sbike causes nothing but frustration all-round.

“In a mature industry like ours you’dhave thought that workshops wouldbe able to source the items they findthey need quickly and efficiently, but itis still surprising how difficult it can beto get what you need at all, never mindfrom a single source.

“So that is what the Viola V-Twinprogram does for the industry - it helpsget those bikes out of the door andback on the road as quickly aspossible, allowing dealers to enhancetheir reputation for great service andto get the lift back earning moremoney”.

The latest additions include the twonew kits seen here - completeinstallation kits for cams and forstarters.

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New this year - Starter installation kit

New this year - Cam installation kit

Kevin Boarts - "the ambition ofthe Viola V-Twin program is to

help dealers to get theirworkshop lifts back to earningmoney as quickly as possible"

This year's Viola V-Twin catalogincludes some 50 pages for cross-referencing and over 500 new partnumbers

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