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COMMENT ..........................................................4Robin Bradley's take on Harley's 2015 financial results in thecontext of recent share price performance that has seen themlose some 25 percent of their market value in four months

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Well, Harley's 2015 final quarter and full year results areout, and while on face value at least it can be argued thatthey are not as bad as might have been feared (and someanalysts have indeed tried to argue that), there is

nonetheless still much to be feared.Many a learned treatise has been published down the years trying to figure outjust what exactly it is that markets really do measure through the mechanismof share price.On a simplistic level share price is a measure of the value that a stock marketplaces on a corporation - its market capitalization (or market 'cap' as it is knowncolloquially).This conventional wisdom presupposes that there is some kind of quantifiableumbilical cord between share price performance and the performance of a givenindividual company.So, as a second tier of analysis, the share price is traded in the context of theperformance of other shares relative to the available capital being invested inshares on any given day, week, month or year.If all else fails, markets fall back on what is euphemistically called "marketsentiment" - which is code for "don't ask me, I've no ideawhat is going on"!Analysts who are heard blaming overall marketperformance in the context of a foolishly claimedunderstanding of what is going on with so-called "macroeconomic" issues are fooling nobody except themselves.In reaching for "macro economic issues" as part of theexplanation for what is happening to Harley's businessfortunes, is Harley's senior management saying that they don't understand whathas happened to them?Has complacency and arrogance blindsided them to the changes that have takenplace around them?The investor issues they are trying to grapple with are robbing them of theresources they need to be able to kick-start the selling of more metal. Simple.The company is so fixated on being a performing stock that it has lost sight ofwhat has happened in its own eco-sphere of the motorcycle industry this pastdecade.Avoiding this conundrum is not easy. It is a problem that often affects many topperforming corporations - indeed in the post Steve Jobs era, maybe Apple isabout to succumb to the same psychosis.Addressing the concerns of investors often militates directly against being ableto address long-term core business needs. One way or another, satisfyinginvestors is all about sending money out of the company. In Harley's case thisis clearly happening as an alternate to spending it on equipping the balancesheet to survive - to survive in the context of a motorcycle market that just couldnot be more different to the one Harley grew fat on.In that market investors were quite happy to see dividends driven by sales oflow grade Asian made riding leathers and aftershave.However, at that stage Harley sat back and assumed that being able to gougebrand loyalists for premium prices was a safe foundation for the future. It mayhave been a safe foundation for management share options, but clearly was

fools gold in the long-term motorcycle industry context.The first law of business opportunity tells us that if demand has gotten to thepoint where consumers are future trading wait-list options on your products,then it isn't going to be long before someone comes along and offers a bettercheese grater, or worse, that your cheese falls out of favor altogether. Othersnack foods are available.The 35 percent increase in product development spending is a drop in the bucketwhen it comes to the nature of product that Harley needs to be fielding. In thatcontext, what sense does it make to increase the marketing spend by 65 percenton products that customers are clearly saying are past top-dead-center?The fixation with investor value has left Harley in a fix. We can now see why theboard has been so obsessed with trying to return share holder value throughthe mechanism of share buy-back schemes. Even though it has involved loadingthe balance sheet with medium and long-term debt, it has been deemed anecessary pre-emptive strike to the declining earnings per share that wereheaded down the pike.With cash-flow, balance sheet, margin and earnings squeezed, the wiggle roomleft to be able to either raise the money needed for decisive and convincing rapid

new product development or acquisitions of otherpeople's cheese graters is hugely diminished.The word "vulnerable" doesn't begin to cut it whereHarley is concerned at this time.In the three months between the third quarter 2015 filingand the January 29th unveiling of its final quarter and fullyear fiscals, Harley's share price had lost over 33 percentof its value; in the 12 months since the 2014 fiscals were

released it lost over 40 percent; in the less than 20 months since its five yearhigh it has lost nearly 50 percent of its value.Harley's results, as released, were not in fact as scary as the background moodmusic of the markets might have suggested. Indeed the initial release wasgreeted by an almost instantaneous $3 spike - what Reuters reported at thetime as being a "surge" in response to the better than expected profits.However, that lasted all of a nano-second once the surface was scratched andthe hard reality of there needing to be sustainability to those profits hit home.As this edition went to press, the Harley share price looked set to tank.In fact, these results could indeed have been way worse, but there's no questionthat there has been some "smoke and mirrors," copious use of exotic massageoils and blatant misdirection in the forms of words and data selected.But, regardless, they at least don't show a company irretrievably headed in thewrong direction, but they do show a company in need of help.I think we have now transitioned from a position of outside involvement inHarley's fortunes being a threat, to it potentially being an advantage.

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Robin BradleyCo-owner/[email protected]


V-Twin ExpoSeminars

V-Twin Exhibitor ExclusiveYouTube Video Marketing, Local SEO and Online Reviews; Friday, February 5th, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Room 232; Presenter: Kent Lewis - Anvil Media

Daytona Twin TecAdvanced Fuel Injection TuningSaturday, February 6th, 7:30 am - 9:00 am; Location: Room 236;Presenter: Kevin Baxter - Daytona Twin Tec

Dynojet ResearchPower Vision - Overview and Tuning BasicsSaturday, February 6th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Room 234;Presenter: Dynojet Research

V-Twin Exhibitor Exclusive Local SEO MarketingSaturday, February 6th, 10:30 am - 11:15 am; Room 232;Presenter: Kent Lewis - Anvil Media

ThunderMaxSaturday, February 6th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; Room 231;Presenter: Thunder Heart Performance/ThunderMax

ACTIA CZDiagnostics and Tuning ToolsSaturday, February 6th, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm; Room 237;Presenter: Josef Horejsi, CEO & Michal Prochazka

Bert Baker's Power to the Pavement Torque Talk TourSaturday, February 6th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm; Room 261;Presenter: Bert Baker - BAKER Drivetrain

V-Twin Exhibitor ExclusiveYouTube Video Marketing and Online ReviewsSaturday, February 6th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm; Room 232; Presenter: Kent Lewis - Anvil Media

Dynojet ResearchPower Vision - Advanced EFI Flash TuningSaturday, February 6th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ; Room 234; Presenter: Dynojet Research

ThunderMaxDiagnostics & Data Collection ProcessSaturday, February 6th, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Room 231;Presenter: Thunder Heart Performance/ThunderMax

Dynojet ResearchPower Vision - Overview and Tuning BasicsSunday, February 7th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Room 234;Presenter: Dynojet Research

ACTIA CZDiagnostics and Tuning ToolsSunday, February 7th, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm; Room 237; Presenter: Josef Horejsi, CEO & Michal Prochazka

V-Twin Exhibitor ExclusivePatents, Trademarks, and Your Bottom LineSunday, February 7th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm; Room 232;Presenter: Earl LeVere, Partner Ice Miller

Dynojet ResearchPower Vision - Advanced EFI Flash TuningSunday, February 7th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm; Room 234;Presenter: Dynojet Research

This year's V-Twin Expo sees many ofthe show's regular presentersreturning for further seminar sessions,with the emphasis again on fuelinjection tuning.Kevin Baxter, Technical ServiceManager for Daytona Twin Tec, willbe instructing part 2 of their AdvancedFuel Injection Tuning seminar. For thosewho attended last year, you werebrought up to speed on the basics, butfor this year Kevin will present anadvanced seminar that will suitattendees who are proficient in fuelinjection tuning and computeroperation. It will be directed at "those tuners whoshould be using Daytona Twin Tecproducts and people who are seriousabout tuning (engine builders, racersetc). It is not for the tuners who are onlyinterested in plug n play systems," saysDaytona Twin Tec. "Any tuners whoinstall ProChargers or Turbo systemsabsolutely should attend - especiallythose who want to install thosesystems and dont own dynos. Alsoanyone who has tuned withcompetitive products and hadproblems with fly by wire should alsoattend."Thunder Heart Performancewill behosting sessions based around theirpopular Thunder Max program, with allnew product and features explained for2016.Dynojet Research will present ontheir Power Vision program, with EFIFlash Tuning and in-depth training onall the new features available for thePower Vision, including their newTarget Tune, new calibration items, andPV Online Licensing. There will be twoclasses - one for the novices/newtuners and those with restrictedexperience, and one for theexperienced tuner familiar with PowerVision. The ever popular Bert Baker "Powerto the Pavement" Torque Talk Tourmakes a stop at the V-Twin Expo, withtopics slated to include the latest in H-D torque multiplication and Bert's new"super tough 'GrudgeBox' and othernew products for late-model bikes."Czech manufacturer ACTIA willpresent their range of devices andservices for the professional tuner,including their Serial and ParallelDiagnostics systems and fuel injectionand carbureted engine tuning tools.

V-Twin Expo 2016 - Seminar ScheduleAll seminars in second floor Duke EnergyCenter meeting rooms

DynoJet, the Las Vegas, Nevadaheadquartered dynamometer andPower Commander manufacturer,has new owners. Two US privateequity firms (Irving Place Capitaland New Value Capital) acquiredthe company in November 2015for an undisclosed sum. Inaddition to its Las Vegas facility,the company, which was foundedin 1972 by Mark Dobeck, also hasa manufacturing facility atBelgrade, Montana, and a salesoffice and distribution centre inThe Netherlands. Dynojet CEORobert Vleck said that "our newpartnerships provide us withgreater resources and capabilitiesto continue to advance ourtechnical expertise and supplyinnovative new products."

Market-leading exhaust wrapand heat shield manufacturerDesign Engineering Inc (DEI)has appointed Kimpex to beits distributor in Canada.

Indian Motorcycle has launched"Project Scout - Build a Legend",a custom build program wherebyselected dealers will showcase theflexibility of the Scout platform ina no-holds-barred competition.The only 'small print' is thatdealers must use a minimum ofthree parts from the IndianMotorcycle accessory catalog -beyond that they are free to useproduct from any vendor or theirown parts designs. The top fivefinalists will be announcedFebruary 20th, with the builders ofthe top-three (as voted for byenthusiasts) receiving an expensespaid weekend for two to the 75thannual Daytona Bike Week wherea special award ceremony willhonor a winner selected by apanel of celebrity judges.

The 58 acre west campus ofHarley-Davidson's York,Pennsylvania site has beensold for $4.5m by the YorkCounty IndustrialDevelopment Authority to aKansas based developer thatplans to build a 750,000 sqft industrial building on theproperty. The development isexpected to cost $40m andgenerate up to 650 jobs. Theauthority purchased the siteas part of its strategy tokeep Harley-Davidson inPennsylvania.

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Drag catalogs 2016Drag Specialties has released its2016 'FatBook' full-line andspecialty 'OldBook' retro andvintage parts and accessorycatalogs. The new 2016/2017 'OldBook'edition features parts andaccessories for pre-1984Harleys.At over 1,800 pages, the'FatBook' features "the mostup-to-date" products availablefor Evolution and Twin Camapplications, including additionsto their own Drag Specialtiesbranded parts and productsfrom leading vendors such asBiltwell, Klock Werks, CustomDynamics, Paul Yaffe's BaggerNation, RC Components, TraskPerformance, Legend and manymore, including industrynewcomer Ciro.Always a highlight, this year's'FatBook' cover bike is by JasonMook of Black Hills Cycles from

Spearfish, South Dakota. Partsused to create this custombagger include products byArlen Ness, Alloy Art, CarlBrouhard Designs, CobraEngineering (air cleaner),Barnett (Scorpion billet outerprimary cover and clear derbycover), Covingtons, CustomDynamics, Drag Specialties(saddlebags, fairing mountmirrors, Predator seat), HawgHalters (6-piston front caliper),HogTunes (speakers/lids), KlockWerks (Flare windshield, rearfender), Paul Yaffe's BaggerNation, Python true dualheaders and Ryzer slip-ons), RCComponents (wheels, rotors,pulley), Russ Wernimont Designs(23" front fender), Todd's Cycle(1 1/4" black bagger apes) andTrask Performance (framecover/chin spoiler).www.dragspecialties.comwww.partseurope.eu

This year's DragSpecialties 'FatBook'cover bike is a 2014FLHX Street Glidecustomized by JasonMook of Black HillsCycles, Spearfish, SouthDakota


Bill Melvin buysremaining EBR assetsIs the saga of the EBR (Eric BuellRacing) assets sale finally over? Well,yes and no. The sale of the assets inquestion, the intellectual property andremaining tooling and equipment leftafter India's Hero Motorcorp (a majorEBR investor and shareholder) hadbought the assets they laid claimed to,has now been finalized.At the third time of asking, BillMelvin's Liquid Asset Partners (LAP)have successfully bid $2.05 million,outmanoeuvring Bruce Belfer (AtlanticMetals Group, New Jersey), the firstauction winner, and another potentialbidder (US Heritage Powersports). LAPis the company that Harley-Davidsonused to sell off the assets of BuellMotorcycles when it closed thebusiness in 2010, and have previouslybeen involved in several otherpowersports industry asset disposals,such as "Gilroy" Indian, AmericanIronhorse and Cannondale.However, there will now therefore befurther twists to come in this tale withMelvin now seeking buyers for theassets he has acquired, and havingstated that he hoped to be able to see

some kind of further reincarnation ofthe business building bikes again atsome stage in the future.

Bill Melvin, CEO Liquid AssetPartners: "I believe EBR hasestablished themselves as one ofthe premier motorcyclemanufacturers in the world and hasstrong potential as a viablebusiness"

Vance & Hinesupdates MAP policyIn January Vance & Hines announcedrevisions to its unilateral MinimumAdvertised Price (MAP) policy, alongwith updates to its ManufacturersSuggested Retail Price (MSRP)schedule.Retailers were given the month ofJanuary to review and make changesto their advertisements, withenforcement of the revised changesstarting on February 1, 2016.The most notable change was therequirement that prices listed in aretailers advertisement be no lower

than MSRP. In the previous revision ofthe MAP policy, a retailers advertisedprice was allowed to be as much as10% below MSRP. V&H believe that"keeping advertisements listed atMSRP both preserves the premiumimage of the brand and furthersupports the effort for after salesservice provided by retailers."www.vanceandhines.com

MID-USA 2016 catalogHazelwood, Missouri baseddistributor MID-USA has had abusy 12 months - adding to itsextensive own brand range (notleast with some new 'antique'style springers we showed inAMD last year), and addingseveral new third partyaccessory brands.At 1,104 pages, their 2016catalog includes many specialtyproducts that prove that it isthe details that matter as muchas the big ticket items -additions such as a high-performance and durable stockreplacement cam chaintensioner pads for Big Twins,replacement Twin Cam tappetcovers, oil pressure switchfittings, inspection covers,sprocket isolator rubbers fortouring models, adapters foruniversal brake lines, completereplacement master cylinder

kits for Big Twins andSportsters, speedometersensors, monotube forkcartridge kits, fork slider tubes,and lighting and electricalproducts.Plus, of course, plenty of thosebig ticket items - from shockabsorbers and slip-ons to frontends and wheels. www.mid-usa.com


TC Bros hand-cast retro style aircleaners available in Europefrom MAG ConnectionMAG Connection, theFrench custom V-twinparts buyingconsolidator anddistributor, has addedseveral notable newspecialist vendors toits range in the past 18months - from hand-crafted Californiancustom partsmanufacturer ImageMotorcycle Products tothe likes of custombagger parts makerBad Dad, customconversion specialistHeartland USA, Victoryparts specialistWhitewall Choppers,Figure Machine, ArnottSuspension and TCBros.Founded in Wauseon,Ohio, in 2006 by Tim and TylerCobb, the TC Bros rangeincludes handlebars, batteryboxes, forward controls,hardtail kits (including forSportsters), oil tanks, fenders,lights and the new retro-styledcast air cleaners seen here.Described as adding classicvintage styling, they are"hand-poured in the USA" in356-T6 aluminum. Washablecotton gauze filter elementsprovide high-performance air

flow; the kit attaches easilyusing the American made, CNCmachined, powder-coatedsteel mounting bracket. Brackets are available forHarley CV and EFI applications(except 1995-2001 MagnetiMarelli fuel injection unitsusing dual bore throttle

bodies) and S&S Super E and Gcarbs, including Sportsters.Finishes include raw, black andpolished; styles includeStreamliner, Ripple, Finned andchrome louvered.

www.mag-connection.com www.tcbroschoppers.com

Californian exhaust andaccessory specialist CobraEngineering is among thelatest vendors to implementa MAP policy for its dealers,retailers, distributors andresellers, including catalogand online retailers. CobraPresident Tim McCool saidthat the policy will be"equally and aggressivelyenforced."

Brembo reported +15.6 percentgrowth in global sales revenuesacross the group for the ninemonths to September 2015; themotorcycle market is 9.7 percentof Brembo's total sales revenueand was +10.6 percent for thefirst nine months of 2015.

Harley-Davidson is to co-host a $2,495 a head "SmartManufacturing Summit" inMilwaukee in April accordingto a local media outlet. CEOMatt Levatich will deliverthe keynote.

According to the AMA, the EPAin the United States has "bowedto pressure from the ethanolindustry" in agreeing to a 50percent increase in thepercentage of ethanol that ismixed with US pump gas, fromthe E10 blend that has been inuse for many years to E15. TheAMA says that none of the 22million motorcycles and ATVs inuse in the US is EPA approved tooperate on ethanol blends higherthan 10 percent. Its use wouldtherefore be illegal and couldcause engine damage and voidmanufacturer warranties.

Western Power Sports (WPS,of Boise, Idaho), which sellsHarley aftermarket andcustom v-twin parts andaccessories under theHardDrive brand, opened anew 180,000 sq ftdistribution center inNovember - its sixth in theUnited Sates - at Midlothian,in the DFW area of Texas. Thecompany says it has nowadded some 400,000 sq ft ofspace nationwide in the past18 months.

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Suspension makerMarzocchi savedItalian suspension specialist Marzocchihas been saved from liquidation. American owner Tenneco (the $8.4 bnturnover owner of Monroe shocks andother automotive interests) had beenintending to close the business, butItalian automotive engineer VRMS.p.A., also based near Bologna, hasacquired the business for anundisclosed sum in a deal brokered bylocal government and trade unionofficials.VRM is a precision engineeringcompany with chassis componentcontracts with the likes of BMW,Ducati and MV Agusta among others.The deal does not include Marzocchi'sbicycle/MTB suspension programs -

those assets were sold to Fox inOctober 2015. The deal will save some70 remaining jobs, and reportssuggest that production of some of theproduct lines that Marzocchi producedfor major motorcycle OEs willrecommence quickly. Founded in 1949, Marzocchi's coremarket for motorcycle suspensions hasalways been 'metric' front ends, butthe brand has always been a popularchoice with Harley-Davidsonaftermarket customizers and builderslooking for beefed-up andperformance-capable suspensions. Tenneco acquired Marzocchi in 2008,just as the bottom started to fall out ofMarzocchi's market. It is believed that

the changes taking place in thesuspension industry, with the spreadof electronically controlled andadjusted and semi-active electronicsuspension systems rapidly becominga de facto standard requirement for OEproduct, meant that the hugeinvestment that would have beenrequired to allow Marzocchi tocompete became untenable for theAmerican parent company. It isbelieved that Tenneco was facing a billof close to $30m for closure ofMarzocchi.


increase its "customer-facing"marketing investment, starting in2016, by approximately +65 percentover 2015 levels, and to increase itsinvestment in new productdevelopment by approximately +35percent from 2015. These changes [funded in part by lay-offs] represent an approximate $70million increase in investments todrive demand compared to 2015. Theincreased investments are beingfocused in four key areas identifiedby Levatich - increasing product andbrand awareness; growing newridership in the U.S.; increasing andenhancing brand access; andaccelerating the "cadence andimpact" of new products. Harley-Davidson says it expects tosh ip 269 ,000 to 274 ,000motorcycles in 2016, an approximate1 percent to 3 percent increase from2015 shipments. In the first quarterof 2016, the company expects to ship78,000 to 83,000 motorcyclescompared to 79,589 motorcyclesshipped in the year-ago period. During the fourth quarter, revenuefrom motorcycles and relatedproducts was down versus the prioryear on unfavorable mix [Touringmodel sales were -13.2 percent forthe final quarter and -6.3 percent forthe full year] and currency exchange,partially offset by the benefit ofhigher shipments. The decrease in operating income forthe quarter was primarily driven byhigher SG&A spending [Selling,Genera l and Admin is t rat iveexpenses], partially offset by a stronggross margin percent. Financial services operating incomefell slightly in the fourth quarter of2015 compared to the year-agoperiod on a higher provision for retailcredit loan losses, largely offset bystrong net interest income.Full-year 2015 diluted earnings pershare decreased -4.9 percent to$3.69 compared to diluted EPS of$3.88 in 2014. Net income was$752.2 million on consolidatedrevenue of $6.0 billion compared tofull-year 2014 net income of $844.6million on consolidated revenue of$6.23 billion. In the fourth quarter of 2015, dilutedEPS was $0.22 compared to $0.35 inthe prior year period. Fourth quarter

net income was $42.2 million onconsolidated revenue of $1.18billion compared to net income of$74.5 million on consolidatedrevenue of $1.20 billion in the year-ago period. In the three months since Harleyannounced its third quarter 2015results its share price had lost asmuch as 33.54 percent of its value bythe day before these final quarterfigures released (October 19 2015

$56.05 to a January 28 low of$37.25).On January 28th 2015 the shareprice was at $62.29, marking a 40.2percent loss in 12-months and a 48.7percent loss in under 20 monthssince its May 2nd 2014 five-year highof $72.68 - see also 'Comment' onpage four of this month's AMDmagazine edition.www.harley-davidson.com

Harley-Davidson sales revenue and production data 4th quarter 2015Income statements in THREE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDED$1,000s (except share) DEC 2015 DEC 2014 DEC 2015 DEC 2014

Net sales revenue $1,007,070 $1,031,150 $5,308,744 $5,567,681Gross profit $320,932 $314,210 $1,952,460 $2,025,080Total operating income $67,225 $98,333 $1,155,695 $1,280,983Net income $ 42,196 $74,475 $752,207 $844,611Diluted earningsper common share $0.22 $0.35 $3.69 $3.88

Figures are shown THREE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDEDin $1,000s DEC 2015 DEC 2014 DEC 2015 DEC 2014

H-D Motorcycles $751,383 $784,535 $4,127,739 $4,385,863Parts & Accessories $169,707 $165,581 $862,645 $875,019General Merchandise $79,356 $75,044 $292,310 $284,826Other $6,624 $5,990 $26,050 $21,973

United States 28,804 28,554 170,688 173,994Exports 19,345 18,603 95,694 96,732Total H-D 48,149 47,157 266,382 270,726

Touring 19,414 22,364 114,768 122,481Custom 17,454 15,324 89,207 91,426Sportster 11,281 9,469 62,407 56,819Total 48,149 47,157 266,382 270,726

United States 26,044 26,957 168,240 171,079Canada 1,255 1,118 9,669 9,871Europe 6,174 6,115 36,894 38,491Asia Pacific Region 8,787 8,121 32,258 30,074Latin America Region 3,082 3,130 11,173 11,652Total 46,857 47,149 264,627 267,999

NET SALES REVENUE

MOTORCYCLE SHIPMENT DATA NOTE: H-D MOTORCYLE SHIPMENT DATA IS NOT THE SAME AS RETAIL REGISTRATIONS

PRODUCT MIX DEC 2015 DEC 2014 DEC 2015 DEC 2014

RETAIL SALES OF H-D MOTORCYCLES: DEC 2015 DEC 2014 DEC 2015 DEC 2014

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Polaris 2015 Q4 and full-year resultsPolaris Industries Inc. hasreported that its sales for thefull year 2015 totaled a record$4,719.3 million, an increase of+5 percent compared to sales of$4,479.6 million for the full year2014.Sales for the fourth quarter of2015 totaled $1,105.6 million, adecrease of -13 percent overlast year's fourth quarter salesof $1,275.0 million. Includingtheir respective PG&A relatedsales, motorcycle sales were+33 percent for the fourthquarter at $162.6 million and+67 percent for the full year at$698.3million. The growth was primarily dueto continued strong retail salesfor Indian motorcycles and theSlingshot "moto-roadster."North American consumer retaildemand for the Polarismotorcycle segment, includingVictory, Indian Motorcycle andSlingshot, was up low-singledigits percent during the fourthquarter, while overallmotorcycle industry retail salesof 900cc and above declinedhigh-single digits percent in thefourth quarter. Polaris say that interest in the

Slingshot continued to bestrong as the Companycompleted a first full retail yearfor it - a year that far exceededthe Company's expectations forsales and profitability. Product availability for IndianMotorcycle and Slingshotimproved considerably in the2015 fourth quarter asthroughput at the Company'sSpirit Lake, Iowa motorcycleplant increased and the newpaint facility purchased inSpearfish, South Dakota, beganproduction. Victory Motorcycles retail saleswere down mid-teens percent inthe 2015 fourth quarterprimarily due to continued lowproduct availability. For thefourth quarter and full year2015, Polaris' motorcyclebusiness gained a significantamount of market share."While 2015 was a difficultyear, we did manage to growmarket share in each of ourbusinesses and increased sales

and earnings per share for thesixth consecutive year. Thatsaid, our performance failed tomeet our earlier projections, asboth external and internalchallenges restrained growthand profitability," said ScottWine, Polaris' Chairman andChief Executive Officer."The strengthening dollar andweakening oil markets,combined with an unseasonablywarm winter, constraineddemand for off-road vehiclesand snowmobiles, placingpressure on dealer inventoryand forcing us to curtailshipments in the fourth quarter. "While our execution to plandid not meet our historicallyhigh standards, we have takennumerous actions to positionPolaris for better performancein 2016."Our outlook for 2016 reflectsanother volatile year inpowersports driven by near-term growth pressures fromweak end markets as the threat

of a worldwide economicslowdown looms. However, wehave been in this situationbefore, and we know how tomanage through difficulteconomic climates. We willcontinue to optimize dealerinventory, aggressively manageoperating costs and other riskexposures, and provide our end-consumer with products andservices that exceed theirexpectations. "Concurrently we will continueto invest in projects thataccelerate future growth andour lean journey, such as theHuntsville, Alabama plant, whichis scheduled to begin productionin the second quarter of thisyear. I believe we have the bestteam in powersports, a strongand diverse portfolio of brandsand products, broad capabilitiesacross all our disciplines, and aproven strategy that willcontinue to create value for ourstakeholders in the years tocome."

Product line sales 2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 ChangeOff-Road Vehicles/ Snowmobiles $862,032 $1,051,801 -18% $3,708,933 $3,741,154 -1% Motorcycles 162,558 122,219 33% 698,257 418,546 67%Global Adjacent Markets 81,028 100,980 -20% 312,100 319,948 -2%Total Sales $1,105,618 $1,275,000 -13% $4,719,290 $4,479,648 5%

Fourth Quarter Performance Summary (in thousands except per share data)Three Months ended December 31 Years ended December 31

Polaris CEO Scott Wine: "While2015 was a difficult year, we didmanage to grow market share ineach of our businesses"

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Bikers Choice 2016 catalogsThe 2016 Bikers Choice catalogfeatures "an extensive productoffering for the American V-twinmarket. This years catalog sees theaddition of over 3,600 new products,making the total portfolio over 31,000products with 160 more pages than2015." This year's offer includesproducts for Indian motorcycles. There are significant product additionsto the company's own brand TwinPower program, including its newlightweight 625 cold-cranking ampsLithium-Ion battery. The company says that the Chemicals& Lube section has been rearranged so

that customers can search for productby application instead of brand. As a division of Tucker Rocky, part ofthe Motorsports Aftermarket Group(owner of brands such as Vance &Hines, Performance Machine, RolandSands Des ign, Progress iveSuspension, and Kuryakyn), theBiker's Choice catalog is just oneof a suite of specialty TR catalogspublished for their dealers at thistime of year.One other in the line-up that maybe of interest to V-twin marketretailers is their annual Helmet &Apparel catalog, also seen here,which contains a more extensiveline-up of G&A options than theselection made for the print versionof the Biker's Choice catalog -products such as the addition to TR's'Firstgear' brand of their 37.5fabric technology, which usesenergy from the riders body tokeep them dry, wicking sweataway before it can be felt on theskin. www.bikerschoice.com

The Motorcycle SafetyFoundation (MSF) has respondedto the increasing liberalization ofcannabis laws in the UnitedStates by producing the RidingStraight - Marijuana awarenessHost An-Event Kit, which uses aspecial set of goggles and severalexercises to educate riders as tohow marijuana use can affectmotorcyclist's perception,awareness and physical abilities.

Adam Smith's CalculatedRisk group has grown itsauthorized Harley-Davidsondealership network in Texasto five stores with theacquisition of two newstores - at Longview andNacogdoches - in East Texas;the company already ownsTexas H-D at Bedford,Texoma H-D at Sherman andH-D of Waco, Texas.

Gary Bang Harley-Davidson ofAtascadero, California, has closedits doors after 35 years. Thebusiness, created by Gary Bangand his wife Mary, was originallya very well known aftermarketparts and accessory retailersupplying the San FernandoValley, one of the original mailorder parts vendors before takingon the Harley franchise in 1980.

Following the recent deathof well known drag racerand Harley dealer Ray Priceat the age of 78, the RayPrice Motorsports RacingTeam that had carried hisname to countless wins,records, wins andchampionships, has retired.

Former Parts Unlimited/Le MansVP Sales & Marketing GregBlackwell has joined Motovansubsidiary MTA Distributing asPresident. Most recentlyBlackwell had been VP of PG&Aat KTM North America, and isalso an ex Pirelli/Metzeler NorthAmerica man.

NEWSBRIEFS

Performance parts andaccessory and transmissionspecialist Rivera Primo hasannounced that it is to leave itslong-time home at Whittier,California, for "new digs, newproducts and new machineryand an all-new Rivera Primo"elsewhere in the greater LosAngeles region.In an open letter to its dealers,distributors and vendors RiveraPrimo Executive Director andindustry veteran Ben Kudonsaid that "beginning onFebruary 1st, 2016 we will beservicing all our greatcustomers from two newfacilities. Paramount, California(Los Angeles County), will houseour sales staff and ourcorporate headquarters;warehouse and production willrelocate to a 70,000 sq. ft.facility in Goleta, (SantaBarbara County), California, -our existing Whittier locationwill be closed as of January31st, 2016."As we continue to grow ourworld-class company into abetter and stronger

powerhouse of quality drivenperformance products, ourmanagement and staff willcontinue to provide the highlevel of customer service andquality that you have come toexpect from Rivera Primo. Weask our customers to join us inCincinnati for the V-Twin Expoat booth # 300."We started out 43 years ago inthe Whittier area, when MelMagnet started pulling SUcarburetors off British importsto graft them onto Harleymotorcycles. Since then wehave seen many ups and downsin the industry, style changes,changes of old guard to anewer one, and we have mademany friends and unfortunatelylost some as well. "We are leaving Whittier with atear in one eye, but a gleam inthe other for the possibilitiesahead of us. We want tosincerely thank all the peoplewho helped us on our journeyto this moment, our staff, ourwonderful customers andvendors." The company's sales staff and

some assembly operations willbe based at 15717 Texaco Ave.,Paramount, California 90723. Their new formal corporateheadquarters address,warehouse and productionfacility is at 115 Robin Hill Rd.,Goleta (Santa Barbara County),California 93117.

www.riveraprimoinc.com

Rivera Primo moving tonew 70,000 sq ft facility

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Executive Director Ben Kudon:"Beginning on February 1st, 2016we will be servicing all our greatcustomers from two new facilities"

An almost ubiquitous sightin the best workshops, andlong regarded as a servicecredential department,James Gaskets boards arewidely regarded as ahallmark of excellence inauthorized andindependent dealer andcustom workshops.The Dayton, Nevada basedmanufacturer has added to theprogram with two new boards -for 2004 and up Sportsters andXR1200 and 1936 to present BigTwin transmissions from 4-speed up to 6-speed.Trevor Cleveland, TechnicalSupport and R&D specialist atJames Gaskets, says: "Oursturdy gasket boards measure32" tall x 48" wide and comeready to mount on 1/8" or "thick pegboard. Each gasketboard comes with all therequired mounting hardware,metal hooks and blister packs

and are made of a durable 20mm Vinyl for a greatappearance and years ofservice."

JAMESGASKETSDayton,Nevada, USATel: 775 246 [email protected]

EU registrations +9.3%to November 2015According to the most recent datareleased by ACEM, the Brussels basedinternational motorcycle industrytrade association (Association desConstructeurs Europens deMotocycles), powered two- and three-wheeler registrations continued toincrease in the EU during the firsteleven months of 2015, at +3.9%.A total of 1,151,657 units wereregistered in the EU during the firsteleven months of 2015, +4.4%.In motorcycle terms, cumulativeregistrations grew by +9.3% duringthe first eleven months of 2015 on ayear-on year basis, 846,087 units.Year-on-year motorcycle registrationsincreased in most key Europeanmarkets, namely Spain (124,020 units,

+18.0%), the UK (100,775 units,+15.6%), Italy (167,035 units,+9.8%), Germany (146,862 units,+6.1%). Motorcycle registrationsdecreased in France (145,303 units, -0.8%).Motorcycle registrations in Europe'sfive largest markets (Italy, France,Germany, Spain and the UK)accounted for some 88 percent of EUnew motorcycle registrations for thefirst eleven months of 2015.ACEM's 2014 annual data shows totalEU motorcycle registrations at798,328 units (up by some 60,000units over 2013) and at 842,203 unitsfor EU and EFTA markets combined(also some 60,000 units up on 2013).

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

James Gaskets addsSportsters and transmissionsto gasket board program

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PROGUIDE Rivera "Tite-Spot" oil fittingsThese "Tite-Spot" oil fittings by Rivera Primo have beendesigned to make tightening the oil pump feed and returnfittings on Panheads, Shovelheads and early Evo engines a loteasier. As replacements for the square OE fittings they feature

a socket-hex in the top of a round body - sometimes the bestsolutions really are the simplest ones! This ergonomically improved 90 degree 1/8" pipe female and1/8" pipe male design with socket head for a hex key is madefrom high quality chrome plated brass and accomplishes twothings - the round shape means it can be turned 360 degreesin any direction, and with the socket hex in the top, it's easilyaccessed by a long hex key.

RIVERA PRIMOWhittier, California, USA

Tel: 562 907 [email protected]

HHI upgrade their Road Glide Builders kitsHawg Halters Inc., based near Atlanta, Georgia,have added to the specification of their industryleading Big Wheel Builders kits for 2016.Newly added are a triple tree, neck rake kit andtheir new adjustable fairing bracket to offer whatthe company describes as a "complete integratedbuild solution" that continues to "set thebenchmark for quality, performance and styling."The kits are available in both long and short neckconfigurations and in a full range of Big Wheelapplications from 23 inch to 32 inch for early andlate model bikes.The HHI adjustable Road Glidefairing bracket is alsoavailableseparately.

HAWG HALTERS INC.Dahlonega, Georgia, USATel: 877 442 [email protected]


Feuling Parts availablethrough Drag SpecialtiesThese quality liquid-filled oil pressure gauges byFeuling Parts of California have 0 - 100 range, a 1.5"stainless steel case with white or black dial face andbrass 1/8 NPT bottom port.Also seen here are Feuling's US made stockreplacement cam and balance shaft chains and areplacement universal 1" dial indicator.

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

Oil pressure gauge

Cam chain

Balance shaft chain

TBW extensions - '08 and up baggers

For taller handlebar installations that need the throttle-by-wire extended, Californian manufacturerBarnett Tool & Engineering is offering these mod-free plug and play extensions in lengths of 8, 12 and15, and a 20 extension that features a bare end for routing through sharp handlebar bends. Availablefor 2008-15 FLs (except CVO/SE) and all 2016 models using throttle by wire. BARNETT, USA,www.barnettclutches.com

Engine Equator II

Motorcycle chassis and handling specialistCustom Cycle Engineering's Engine EquatorII is designed for all 2009 to present Touringmodels (FLHs and FLTs). The new bracketallows all Dresser riders to correct chassismisalignment - something that is impossibleto achieve with the stock motor mount.This new billet aluminum bracket replacesthe forged front engine bracket. Equippedwith slots for the engine bolts and a seriesof hash marks, the motor is now able tomove right or left in the frame and achieveperfect powertrain alignment. In addition tothe adjustable motor mount bracket, CCEhas added an adjustable stabilizing link tothe bracket that attaches to a convenientframe lug.

CUSTOM CYCLE ENGINEERINGOceanside, California, USATel: 760 941 6487sales@customcycleengineering.comwww.customcycleengineering.com


Road Glide windshields andStreet screen mounting kitMemphis Shades has introduced a new spoilerwindshield that curves back towards the rider withan optically correct vertical section that sends theairstream up and over the rider. They are available for

2004-2013 and 2015 and later OEM FLTR fairings infive sizes (5.5, 6.5, 8.5, 10 and 11.5") and choice ofcolorways.Also seen here, Trigger-Lock mounting hardware isavailable for Harley Street models in either polishedstainless steel or durable E-coated black finish. Thesystem allows the installation of a range of MemphisShades screens, including the Memphis Slimwindshield, the all new feature-rich Drop-TopMemphis Fats, Sportshields or a fairing such as theBatwing, Gauntlet or Cafe.

MEMPHIS SHADESRossville, Tennessee, USATel: 901 853 [email protected]

Bronze rocker arm bushingsand cast iron valve guidesConstructed of SAE660 bearing bronze, DragSpecialities has these rocker arm bushingsmanufactured inCalifornia by KibblewhitePrecision Machining,available in sets of 8.Also seen here, theseKibblewhite OEM stylecast iron valve guides areprecision-machined andcompatible with no-leadfuel.They accept any type ofvalve stem material andhave a 1.90" overalllength of both intake andexhaust.


Rocker arm bushings

Cast ironvalve guides

Next Generationflexible heat shield

Avon Lake, Ohio based noise control and thermalbarrier specialist Design Engineering Inc. hasintroduced an updated version of its award-winningflexible heat shields to include additional sizes andpremium finishes.The upgraded construction builds on the strengths ofexisting DEI shields, but adds more rigidity with acleaner look. Being flexible, these shields can beadjusted to fit a range of diameters. They work greatas OEM replacements, over exhaust wrap, or evendoubling up existing metal heat shields for theultimate protection.Each shield uses our reliable stainless standoffbracket and includes mounting hardware for easyinstallation. Currently available in either our brushedTitanium or ONYX series finishes, these shields aredesigned to block heat more effectively thanconventional standard stamped metal shields, withthe semi-flexible material making fitment easier onalmost any exhaust. Our dual layer, high-temperaturetextile materials make for great protection for tall orshorter riders - they are available in 6.5" or 8"lengths, 3.5 or 4" diameters.

DESIGN ENGINEERING INCAvon Lake, Ohio, USATel: 440 930 [email protected]

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Californian specialist The Leatherworksoffers small throw-over saddlebags that willfit all Sportsters, including the 883 Iron, theForty-Eight, the Nightster and the Seventy-Two with turn signals and license plate instock location. The bags sit in front of the shocks and donot require saddlebag support brackets -and they work well with solo seats. All thenecessary mounting straps are included, theonly modification required is to extend thestock footpeg. The bags are American Madeusing a 10 -11 ounce leather and trimmedwith Leatherworks own Indian headnickels. All Leatherworks bags can be customizedwith many options available, includingchrome studs and conchos, hand-braid, andchoices of colored leathers.

THE LEATHERWORKS INCStockton, CA, USATel: 209 983 [email protected]

RaceShop components byVance & HinesLeveraging the performance credentials that TerryVance and Byron Hines have from more than threedecades at the forefront of performancemotorsports, Vance & Hines is now bringing its raceshop expertise to the market with a new line ofRaceShop components for street bike riders.The first offerings are v-twin valve train componentsfor Twin Cam Harley-Davidson models, but in thelong run an entire program of parts is envisaged,developed in their Indianapolis race shop.Vance & Hines VP of Sales & Marketing John Pottstold AMD Magazine that "Byron Hines and his team

have been working hard on making these thebest possible components. We have launchedthe valves and spring kits, and up next are cams,then pistons and heads. It is an exciting new offering

from V&H. This is something we have been doing fornumerous race teams and our own race bikes, butnow it is time to bring the power to the people."

Vance & Hines v-twin valves are precision CNCmachined from stainless one-pieceforgings for higher strength anddurability with the "high-grade alloyallowing the valve to withstand high heatand still maintain roundness."

They feature a chromed coating and a micro-polished stem for a smoother finish and less friction,resulting in improved performance; multi-angle backcuts are designed to enhance flow.They have been extensively track tested by Vance &Hines and several of their customer teams, such asDME Racing and HTP Performance, and have beenproven on the worlds fastest Pro Street and Pro Modmotorcycles.

VANCE & HINESSanta Fe Springs, California, USATel: 562 921 [email protected]


Sportstersaddlebags



New from Zodiac for 20165-speed transmission for 4-speed Big Twins

The S&S Cycle 5-in-4-speed case is designed for 4-speed Big Twin style frames with 1970 thru 1984Shovelhead style drivelines and chain final drive.Zodiac can supply the case on its own, or completeand ready to install 5-speed transmissions withchoice of Andrews, Jims or Zodiac gears and shipthem complete with a bottle of the correct Spectrotransmission oil. First gear has 3.24:1, second gear2.21:1, third gear 1.60:1, fourth gear 1.23:1 andfifth gear 1.00:1 ratio. The transmission case is onlycompatible with chain final drive, not with the factoryH-D primary belt drive (as used on 1980 thru 1983FXSB Sturgis models) nor any 4-speed Softail.

AFR & Next Generation fuelinjection control - includingMY2016

This Dobeck Performance AFR and fuel injectioncontroller provides real-time air/fuel ratio data-viewing and gives the rider control over theelectronic fuel injection system while riding. Thiscombination is said to make the AFR+ the mostpowerful, user-friendly tuning device on the market,combining an EFI controller with a wideband O2sensor and AFR gauge to provide the rider instantfuel trimming ability and feedback about thevehicle's state of tune visible in air/fuel ratio valuesbetween 10 and 16; the information on the gauge issaid to be all that is needed to get the best fuelmileage out of the bike. A built-in piggy-back EFIcontrol system, which does not replace the stockECU, the AFR+ instead monitors the signals to theinjectors and makes fuel adjustments based on themode settings. It can be programmed into an auto-tune or a fuel trimming operation mode - theauto-tune mode instantly makes adjustments to thefuel curve based on the wideband O2 sensor input

to match the user's desired AFR value; the fueltrimming mode allows a user to make instantchanges to the duration of time the fuel injectors arefired. A push button interface on the gauge allowsfor quick fine tuning; the 2 1/16" (52mm) diametergauge allows multiple third party mounting systemsto be used - the self-adjusting back lighting displaydelivers clear day/night visibility. Available for all fuelinjected Big Twin, Sportster and Twin Cam models,including all 2016 models.

Black Duck parts and accessories

These Spanish made Black Duck parts andaccessories are precision-machined and finished toperfection in choice of lustrous chrome, beautifulblack, satin brass and - thought to be unique in themotorcycle industry - 24 carat gold. The rangeincludes knurled footpegs, shifter pegs andhandlebar grips, ignition cover, gas tank and oil tankcaps, fork tube and steering head plugs, and cylinderhead bolt covers. They are designed specifically forH-D applications, with Victory and Indian Motorcyclefitments coming soon. In combination with the rightmounting kit, the new Black Duck velocity stackdesign seen here fits the stock Keihin CV carburetoron Evolution Big Twins, Sportsters and Twin Cams,or the Delphi fuel injection throttle body on pre-2008Tourers, 2001 thru 2015 Softails and 2001 to presentDynas.

European made BUBBA forks by ZODIACThese European made, TV approved billetaluminum BUBBA front forks are Zodiac exclusivesand described as being "uncompromised in priceand quality." They feature massive triple tree clampsand large diameter fork sliders. Available in mirror-like, highly polished, or high gloss black anodizedfinish, the upper triple tree clamp is 1 1/8" (29 mm)thick, the lower triple tree clamp measures 1 5/16"(34 mm). The Fat BUBBA features fork slider coversand bottom legs with an impressive 2 3/8" (60 mm)diameter. The lower fork sliders feature fenderbrackets and dual caliper mount. Conversionbrackets that take 1984-1999 or 2000-up style OEM

or aftermarket brake calipersare available. Zodiac alsooffers UK made direct bolt-on Harrison Billet 6-pistoncalipers. The front wheelaxle has a hidden mount.Available in +3, +4, +6, + 8, +12,+14 and +16" over stock FL length; with 0, 3 and 6degrees raked triple trees, complete with 3 differentfork stops to work with almost any stock oraftermarket frame. A bottle of Spectro fork oil isincluded with each set.

PM/RSD wheels with size-specificsensor plates for ABS applications

Performance Machine 21",23", 26" and 30" wheels arenow available with special sensorplates that give the correct signal to theABS module for use on ABS equipped bikes that wereoriginally fitted with smaller diameter wheels. Zodiacsay they now hold some of the most popularPerformance Machine and RSD designs in stock indifferent wheel sizes with the correct ABS sensorplates.

ZODIAC INTERNATIONAL BVMijdrecht, NETHERLANDSTel: +31 (0)297 288 [email protected]

PM/RD wheels PM Heathen,PM Rival, PM Wrath, RSDDiesel. If you're short ofroom drop one or two ofthe PM wheels.


EXTRA

NarrowSlim BUBBA

FatBUBBA


Le Pera's Outcast GT now available for TourersLePera's Outcast GT looks sporty, and thanks to itssteep contour rider area, there's plenty of support forthe driver during long hauls. For even more support,LePera includes a removable backrest for the driver.Just slip it in the provided slot, and then hit the road.The Outcast GT is based on LePera's popular Outcast,which means the rider area is 15" wide, for acomfortable fit. A racy inlay center stripe withmatching side graphics is available in either red orwhite. As with all of LePera's premium-level seats,the Outcast GT has a black powder-coated steel base

plate covered with soft carpet to protect the bike'spaint and is ready to mount using the bike's OEattachment points.

To boost rider comfort, the Outcast GT has Marathonfoam that's upholstered with premium black vinyl fora lasting fit. The Outcast GT is available for all 2008and up Touring models, XL '04-'06/'10-'16, all Dynas'06 and up, and FXST '06 and up with 200mm tire.

LE PERA ENTERPRISES INC.North Hollywood, California, USATel: 818 767 [email protected]

4" twin mufflers

Cobra Engineering, California, has these chromefinished 4" twin mufflers for selected 1995 - 2016tourers and FL trikes. Featuring rolled andscalloped outer tips and matching inners, theyincorporate Cobra's exclusive "constant velocitylouvered core," secured on the inside with noouter screws. DRAG SPECIALTIES, USA,www.dragspecialties.com

New auxiliary gaugesDakota Digital has updated the air pressureand boost gauge in its existing instrumentpackage with direct plug-in upgrades for2014-up Harley-Davidson touring models -both gauges are available with blue or redLED illumination.Only one auxiliary gauge may be added to abike, and they are designed to replace theoil temperature gauge in the MCL-3K14package.An expansion module is required for eachgauge; MBM-19 (air pressure) or MBM-09(boost), sold separately. MCL-3K14gauges are covered by a 24-monthwarranty against manufacturer defects;gauges cannot be used standalone.

DAKOTA DIGITAL INCSioux Falls, South Dakota, USATel: 605 332 [email protected]

Custom bike and parts and accessory designer RikkiBattistini is capitalizing on the success of his"drilled" styled parts programs, including his popular'Chrome and Black' collection, with several newdesigns, including these 'C-Thru' and 'Wireframe'saddlebag latches.Available for Harley tourers 1993-2013 and'Rushmore' models 2014-2016, they are precision-machined from 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminumalloy in the United States. Available in high glossblack anodized or with bright dipped chrome platingand hand-polished, they are a bolt-on fit requiringno modifications and are backed by a 12 month "noquibble" warranty on chrome and black finishes.Also seen here, and available for riders and

passengers, Battistinis 'Wireframe' floorboards.Mod-free bolt-ons, they are precision CNC-machinedfrom 6061-T6 heat -treated aluminum in the UnitedStates, for high strength, light weight and durability.Available in choice of high gloss black anodized orhand-polished and bright dipped chrome- platedfinish, they are described as "ergonomicallydesigned for comfort and style."Measuring 16" long by 5" wide, they have been

machined in two pieces, enabling contrasting colorconfigurations and feature a non-slip rubber surface.They install with the factory hardware and fit all1983-2016 FLST and 1993-2016 FL models.

BATTISTINIS CUSTOM CYCLESOrange, California, USATel: 949 878 [email protected]

Wireframe style saddlebag latches, black orchrome, for pre '14 and '14 and up in chromeon black

See-through style saddlebag latches14 and up, available in black or chrome

Wireframe style rider floorboards for all '83-'16 FLST and '93-'16 FL models. Also availablefor passengers

Wireframe style fork boots - over eight hoursof 5-Axis machine time is needed to createthese "one of a kind parts." Seen here inchoice of chrome or black for '14-'16 Tourers;also available for '93-13

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Battistinis newaccessory designs

Handlebar risers andTBW/conventionalthrottle tubes

Lake Havasu City, Arizona based parts andaccessory manufacturer Joker Machine isoffering universal 7/8" handlebar 2" risers,precision CNC machined from a solid blockof 6061 billet aluminum for the maximum instrength. The dual top clamp gives a unique racer-style design while keeping the assemblylightweight, yet heavy duty. They can beused on virtually any motorcycle due to theuniversal internal mounting bolt design.Available in hard black or clear anodizedfinishes, the riser base accepts 1/2" and12mm Allen head screws; a 10mm Allen boltadapter is sold separately. Also seen here, Joker Machine is offering afully CNC machined throttle tube withprecision diamond knurl pattern andvintage style radial rubber grips.The precision bore finish and hard blackanodized finish results in an exceptionallysmooth action and durable non-slip gripperformance - for even better results justadd a light coating of lithium grease.Made for 1" diameter handlebars, they fit1983 to present Harley-Davidson andaftermarket throttle housings and cablesand are also available for fly-by-wirethrottle assemblies - add your choice ofblack, red, natural or white radial rubbergrips for further quality, durability andcomfort.

JOKER MACHINELake Havasu City, Arizona, USATel: 909 596 [email protected]

Contoured primary systemfor 2007 and upLast month AMD featured the new TechCycle 'Twister' primary drive system for 4-speed transmissions.The Penndel, Pennsylvania basedmanufacturer is also offering a contouredprimary drive system which Tech Cycle says"offers a totally new style in the world ofprimary belt drives."The solid one-piece 6061-T651 aluminumconstruction provides "excellent torsionaland lateral support with itsmulti-layer design and strikingcurves." The system is completewith Tech Cycle's 'Cyclone'clutch in either a 2" or 3"version. It is available in Stealthblack anodized, raw, polished orfully chrome-plated finishes.Systems are available for 2006Dyna and 2007 and later Softail,Dyna and FL models, optionalbelt guards are available.Tech Cycle say that for morethan twenty years they have"manufactured and serviced theindustry with 4-, 5- and 6-speed

electric start kits, high torque gearreduction starters and primary drivesystems for Harley-Davidson motorcyclesranging from 1936-2016."

TECH CYCLE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTSPenndel, Pennsylvania, USATel: 215 702 [email protected]

Python True Dual headersDrag Specialties is offering these Python branded truedual headers in chrome or black as options tocomplete a touring model exhaust system with trueduals, whether the bike is already equipped withPython brand mufflers or is still running the stockmufflers.Said to dramatically increase power either way, andcut down on the heat the stock system generates onthe right-hand side, the 220 degree full-coverageheat shields for the 13/4" head pipes make the

system blue-proof - they accept 09-15 OEM stylemufflers (conversion kit needed for 2010 FLHX/FLTRXwith factory 2:1 systems), and an adapter kit isavailable for use on 09-13 FL trike models.




Accu-Tune fuel injectionauto-tuningDaytona Twin Tec has updated its auto-tuning fuelinjection system functionality with Accu-Tune, said tobe "the only system that offers real-time andcontinuous auto-tuning with monitoring, control andoverride capability."The company says that the user-friendly PC linksoftware features 3-D graphics and easy spreadsheetediting capabilities so, for example, a block of cellsin the advance table takes only a few mouse clicks.The only system with built-in data logging that helpsdiagnose real world problems, they are easy to install- just replace the stock ECM and O2 sensors andfollow the detailed instructions - and easilyaccommodate any future changes to the bike.Available in Alpha N or Speed Density, with a specialversion for turbo and supercharger applications,there are model-specific configurations for 2001 -

2011 Twin Cams and 2007 - 2013 Sportsters thatuse the 36 pin Delphi system with J1850 data bus;2002 - 2014 V-Rods; 2012 - 2014 Dyna and Softailmodels with CAN data bus; 2014 Sportsters; 2008 -2013 touring models with J1850 data bus and 2014tourers with CAN data bus.Daytona Twin Tec support installers with"knowledgeable and prompt telephone technicalsupport" during normal business hours with a "realperson, who will put you in contact with atechnician," and back up all their products with athree-year limited warranty.

DAYTONA TWIN TECSouth Daytona, Florida, USATel: 386 [email protected]

2001-2011 Twin Cams andSportsters using 26 pin

Delphi system with J/850 databus and 2002-2014 V-Rods

2008-2013 Touring models with J1850 data bus2012-2014 Dyna and Softail models with CANdata bus and 2014 Sportsters

2014 Touring models with J1850 data bus


Ciro mufflers and patent-pending 'Tri-Bar' air cleaners

More new parts and accessory designs released byHudson, Wisconsin based Ciro include further aircleaner designs, featuring a new high-flow, ultra-low profile filter element made for Ciro to theirown specifications. Seen here in black and chrome, Ciro's patent-pending Tri-Bar design is said to be a full one and aquarter inches thinner than stock, but they are saidto nonetheless "flow significantly more air thanstock air cleaners" and feature improved legclearance. The re-usable oiled cotton special Tri-Barfilter breaths from the top and both sides toincrease air flow.Also seen here, this patent-pending Ciro throttlebody servo cover design will fit over the stockthrottle body, servo motor and wiring, and isavailable for 2008-2013 and 2014 and up FLHT,FLHR, FLHX and FLTR models.Ciro has also extended its range of exhaust optionswith these 3000 series mufflers and tips, said tooffer a "deep and mellow sound" with stainlesssteel wrapped tuned baffle for "optimumperformance." The Megaphone muffler designfeatures a double wall construction that is said tohelp reduce heat.

The mufflers are available in chrome or black withsix different styles of easy-install tips - black billetdiffuser, carbon fiber/stainless steel and chrome"cocktail shaker" tips seen here.

CIROHudson, Wisconsin, USATel: 715 808 [email protected]

Cocktail shaker tips

Machine tips

Carbon tips

Slanted tips

Ciro's TT mufflers featuredouble all construction toeliminate the blueing andchrome discoloration that is common with other megaphone designs

Throttle body servo cover for '08-'13' and 14 andup FLHT, FLHR, FLHX and FLTR

Ciro's patent-pending 'Tri-Bar' air cleaner designfeatures a high-flow, ultra-low profile filter element

Bad Dad forward controlsFort Wayne, Indiana based custom Baggerparts and conversions specialist Bad Dadhas new forward control kits for tourers andSoftails that are designed to "clean up thefactory brake and shift assemblies."Custom-machined from 6061 billetaluminum and finished in either blackpowdercoat or chrome, the kit includes theentire shift arm and brake arm assembliesfor installing this set-up on any Baggerproject. Bad Dad's shift and brake pegsfeature inset rubber which looks great,provides superior grip, and they match BadDad's line of custom floorboards.Other recent new products that thecompany will be showcasing at V-Twin Expoinclude their range of custom fender styles,choice of stretched or shaved hard bags,seats, speaker lid kits, taillights andexhausts - check out their hard bagcompatible turn-down slip-ons.

BAD DAD INC.Fort Wayne, Indiana, USATel: 260 407 [email protected]


DP offering upgraded "quietand dust free" pads andstainless steel rotorsDP Brakes, the pioneer and long-timeindustry leader in sintered metal brakingtechnology, has announced they areoffering quiet and dust free fitments for all2016 and earlier Harley-Davidsons. Larry Mills, President of DP Brakes NorthAmerica, said, "Sportsters, Dynas, Softails,FLHs, and V-Rods can all be equipped withDP Brakes. Our fitment list covers Harleysdating back to the early 1970s. We havealso added fitments for all the new StreetGlide Trikes and Softail models with newcalipers.

"In addition, DP brakes are fitted as originalequipment on all Performance Machine andHHI (Hawg Halters) calipers. Plus, they arevery popular with those dealers who servicepolice bikes and H-D rental companiesworldwide."According to Mills, DP957, 962, 986 and 987are the popular DP brakes replacements forthe newer than 2000 calipers."After extensive Dyno and highway testing,

the results once again proved that DP brakepads have shorter stopping distances andimproved overall performance," Millsadded. Noted for their fade-freeperformance under all conditions "they arequiet, dust free and non-abusive to therotors."And speaking of rotors, DP has alsoannounced that after their "overwhelmingsuccess" with their initial offerings, they areexpanding their line of replacement highquality stainless steel rotors for Harleyapplications in 2016."Since the introduction of our OEMreplacement stainless steel rotors forHarleys in 2013, we have seen excellentinterest and demand for our late modelfitments for 2000 onwards," says Mills."Therefore we have expanded our line tocover models prior to 2000 to complete theline-up." Mills adds, "All DP rotors are designedspecifically to provide the rider withimproved feel, increased stopping powerand an overall upgrade in braking

performance. Produced from high quality410 stainless steel, they are 100% laser-cutfor precise fitment and Blanchard groundfor true flatness and an attractive finish."Mills concluded, "We are also proud to saythat all our rotors are "Made in the USA."The combination of our industry-leadingsintered brake pads and these new stainlessrotors will significantly improve the overallbraking system of your customers' Harleys."

DP BRAKESLancaster, New York, USATel: 716 681 [email protected]



Are you hooked?Sometimes its the simple things that make all thedifference!All OptiMate battery charging, diagnostic andmaintenance products delivered since 2008 comestandard with integrated wall mounts neatlypositioned around the cables entry/exit points,allowing the charger to be securely mounted, evento 'stud' walls.However, many such products seem to spend mostof their time living on the floor, next to the vehicleswhose batteries are receiving "the best care in theworld." OptiMate battery chargers are fully sealedso it doesn't hurt them - they would continueworking even if covered in dust or dirt, or at worst ifliquid is spilt all over them.However, it leaves the cables getting mixed up andthe units getting kicked around and causing triphazards. Indeed brand owner TecMate say that theyhave seen so many technicians who have tried toimprovise a way of hanging their OptiMates up in theworkshop that they have decided to re-invent thatparticular wheel once and for all!Step forward the OptiMate HOOK!It easily attaches to the charger, and then the unitcan be hung pretty much anywhere - including fromthe handlebar - so it is in full view, at a convenientheight, with all the functions and features easy to seeand access, including being able to monitor thecharge progression and battery condition asdisplayed on the OptiMate LED panel. OptiMate HOOK fits any OptiMate charger withintegrated wall-mounts and attaches to one of the

charger's integrated wall-mounts (typically at the ACcable entry end), with a second optional attachmentto the cable itself. Even better - slots are provided to bundle and storeexcess cable on the HOOK. Now why can't everythingin life be so simple!

TECMATETienen, BELGIUMTel: +32 (0)16 805440www.tecmate.com

'WTF' Shovel-stylerocker coversFrench nostalgia-style parts and accessorymanufacturer EMD (Esteves Motorcycle Design) hasintroduced 'WTF' cast aluminum Shovelhead styledrocker covers for Evo Sportsters and 1340 Evo BigTwins.Created as an homage to Harley's iconic Shovelheadengines, EMD say that their WTF Shovel rocker boxcovers "will give modern Harleys that Seventiesflavor."They are a direct bolt-in replacement for the OEMtop rocker boxes and extend down over the lowerrocker boxes to create the Shovelhead illusion.Original hardware and gaskets are compatible and

the overall dimensions are identical to the stockdesign.They are available in raw casting or black finish andare the latest EMD design in a range of retro-themedcast components that includes cam covers, primarycovers, fork shrouds, headlight buckets and more.

ESTEVES MOTORCYCLE DESIGNSt Chly dApcher, FRANCETel: 33 (0)6 07 58 19 [email protected]

"Cruisin' Peg"styles Aeromach USA, of Charlotte, N.C., is nowshipping its patented "Cruisin' Pegs" forstock Harley-Davidson motorcycles usingthe Half Moon and tapered footboards -they are designed to mount to the bottomof stock footboards. "Aeromach has been manufacturing billetmotorcycle accessories in the US since 1999,and feedback from Harley riders convincedus that there is demand for these additionaldesign versions," says Paul Aiken, owner ofAeromach. Machined from T6-6061 aircraftquality billet aluminum, the arms areadjustable in three positions for optimalrider comfort and available in either Flame,smooth or ball milled finish. All the requiredhardware is supplied in stainless steel.

AEROMACH USA, LLCCharlotte, North Carolina, USATel: 704 599 [email protected]

Driveline upgrade forFXR and TourersPaughco has designed this unique "5-speedswingarm upgrade kit" for use on popular FXRand touring models. The kit is said to"significantly enhance both the feel and functionof the driveline by replacing old style OEM partswith high-tech spherical bearings and CNCprecision-machined spacers and collars." Theconversion fits all FXR and Touring models from1980 through 2001. PAUGHCO, USA,www.paughco.com



MC Baggers EZ-ON mod-freerake kitsHaving made their debut at V-Twin Expo in 2014, ithas been a big year for the designer and engineerHyun Lee, with his revolutionary and patented EZ-ON rake kit for baggers having achieved TUVapproval in the notoriously demanding Germanmarket, and having won many admirers in thecustom bagger and aftermarket parts markets.Having also introduced an ABS bearing that solvesthe problems of wheel size/distance travelledreadings and calibrations on custom baggers where

the wheels have been upgraded, V-Twin Expo 2016will see Hyun return with no less than three projectbikes on show.Central to the success of the EZ-ON kit is the fact thatit allows the proper trail to be achieved withoutcutting the neck. Being showcased on a 2013 RoadKing Classic, MC Baggers 23" EZ-ON kit doesn'trequire a custom fender and expensive paint job -the stock fender can be retained as the kit includesfender brackets and hardware to accept it.Getting the trail spot-on is critical to safe handling.It eliminates the high-speed wobble than can occurwhen only the triple tree is changed. The EZ-ON kitgives five full inches of fender travel and betterground clearance than stock.The 2013 Road King also has an MC Baggersheadlight bezel installed, a Trask fiberglass spoiler,the stock factory fender on a 23" DNA fat spokewheel and a Vee Rubber whitewall tire.The 26 inch kit (in silver finish) has been installed ona 2014 Street Glide with the MC Baggers headlightbezel and V1.0 steel chin spoiler, a 26 inch RussWernimont fender and 26 inch Renegade wheel.The 2015 Road Glide Special seen here has the 30inch version of the kit - in black finish - with an MCBaggers 2014 and up fairing mount, V2.0 steel chinspoiler, and RWD 30 inch fender and 30 inch wheeland rotors combo from Metalsport Wheels.

MC BAGGERSSeoul, SOUTH KOREATel: +1 919 647 [email protected]


2015 Road Glide with 30" kit

2013 Road King with 23" kit

2014 Street Glide with 26" kit



Motorized tire changer with28" wheel optionIntroduced in 2005, the COATS RC-200/EX is one ofthe most popular tire changers on the market. Nowwith added quantities of protective pieces including10 tire iron sleeves, 2 bead loosener shoe socks, 4wheel grippers and 4 duck-head protective inserts, itcan service virtually any motorcycle/ATV tire andwheel application "including the big, wide andtough to service tires found on todays custombikes," says Andy Carlson of motorcycle workshopequipment specialist The Carlson Company ofRancho Santa Margarita in California.Offering a "RoBo Arm" that mechanically assists themounting and de-mounting of stiff side wall and lowprofile tires, the American made design featuresnewly developed custom engineered, 3-positionmotorcycle rim clamps that provide extra clearancefor sprockets and your choice of three optimizedpositions. "The RC-200 EX can clamp rims up to 23"in standard configuration, and they work just as wellfor smaller ATV rims down to 6", so you can handlevirtually any wheel that rolls in," says Andy.For larger wheels additional clamps are available asan option that will accommodate up to 28" diameterwheels and handle the 330 and 360 series tires.Optimized for motorcycle wheels with a contouredpad and back-up system, the superior beadloosening has two positions for wide chopper tiresor very narrow tires to minimize the risk of wheeldamage during service. The manual drop center aidfurther reduces the effort needed for tough tires, andthe design provides complete protection forexpensive, delicate wheels with bead loosener socks,clamp booties and lift tool protection, helping toprevent the metal-to-metal contact that causesscratching or marring.It handles narrow and wide tires with ease, and the new gear reduction turntable protects expensive

rims and gives the operator more torque at lowerrpms for more precise control over larger installs. Thenew rim clamp pressure control system indicates theamount of pressure being applied to the motorcyclerim. Pressure can be adjusted with onboardregulator.

THE CARLSON COMPANYRancho Santa Margarita, California, USATel: 949 768 [email protected]

Dynojet'Target Tune'

Las Vegas based Dynojet's 'Target Tune' allows thefactory ECM to interpret and use wideband 02 sensorsignals and achieve real time target fuel tablecalibration.It retains the OEM closed-loop and achieves'adaptive' fuel control strategy, learning and usingVE table corrections and the bike which is ridden.It does not interfere with the dealer diagnostic orservice tools, includes OEM style connectors to pluginto the 2 or 4 pin version factory 02 harness, and isavailable with or without the 02 sensor.Applications include selected '07 - '16 Dressers/Tourers, '12 - '16 V-Rods, '14 - '16 Sportsters and2015/2016 XG500/750s. Available through DragSpecialties.


Noted for their selection of steel fenders,including their five axis laser-cut drawn14 gauge steel 'Wrap', 'Combo' and 'FL'series 26 inchers for all 2013 and olderFLH models (2014 and up kits availablesoon), Canadian parts and accessoryspecialist B'COOL Products of Prescott,Ontario, is also now offering 180-330 tirerear fenders for rigid or swingarm mountapplications. They are made from 10 or 11 gauge coldrolled steel for maximum strength or in1/8" aluminum for extremely lightweight

installations. All fenders are available inPro-Builder blanks or cut to order for thecustomers requirements.

B'COOL PRODUCTSPrescott, Ontario, CANADATel: 613 802 [email protected]


Rear fenders for rigid or swingarm mount


Italian madeorganic andsinteredbrake padsItalian brakes specialist Newfren has updated its brakepads programs with new compounds and applications,offering its distributors access to a comprehensiverange with coverage for most popular makes andmodel of cruisers, street bikes and off-roaders.Their Road Line now features a single premium R01Sintered Race formula that Newfren say is developedfor high-performance and race applications. Described as an "innovative sintered racing titanium

technology" with a friction coefficient HH+ rating, itfeatures a new Zirconium ceramic "NWF Pro Tech"heat shield.The company has two lines of sintered and organicpads for street bikes - the TT Pro range, which is saidto be ideal for track and road use and is recommendedfor the new generation of high-performance streetbikes and the Touring range - specially formulated forlong distance riding, they are said to offer durability,comfort and stability in dry and wet conditions.Seen here, their 'BH' organic and 'SH' sintered pads forHarley-Davidson applications.Founded in the 1950s by Alessandro Barbero, Newfrenwere innovators and early adopters of a number of newbrake technologies, such as bonded friction material,gravity and high- pressure die casting, and brake shoeswithout rivets.The company is still in family ownership with ValterBarbero at the helm and has just completed a 24month, multi-million Dollar investment program in newmanufacturing technology at its 65,000 sq ftfacilty/100,000 sq ft site at Cirie near Turin, where theymake brake pads, shoes, backing plates, clutch platesand parts and brake discs and assemblies.

NEWFREN S.r.l.Ciri (TO), ITALYTel. +39 011 9200 [email protected]

Direct bolt-on 6degree tree kitsDrag Specialties is offering these Hawg Halters directbolt-on 6 degree triple tree kits for use with 23" frontwheels.A mod-free install, they position the front wheelsome 2" forward, use stock length fork covers (forkextensions are not required) and fork travel limitersto prevent fender interference. The headlight anglecan be adjusted without the need of a headlightbezel kit.The 6 degree triple tree results in maintaining thestock trail geometry and produces responsive andstable handling that is often better than stock andretains full stock fork lock functionality. The kit for'14 - '16 models incorporates and enhances theupdated triple tree clamp.


'Road Rage' III 2-into-1with stepped headersBassani Xhaust has announced a significantupgrade to its 'Road Rage' 2-into-1complete exhaust systems for 1991-2016Dyna models.The equal length header pipes step from 13/4" to 1 7/8" and use an "advanced mergecollector design that is proven to maximizeperformance", according to the company.Hand-TIG welded 304 stainless steelconstruction is said to make this a robustand durable system. It ships with 18mmports with 12mm adapters and plugs, andfeatures a brushed finish, a partial heat

shield, which allows for better groundclearance, which means the head pipes canbe brought up more under the (mid orforward) controls, and an aggressive shortupswept megaphone with removable baffleand end cap is said to "provide Dyna riderswith the kind of power and performance"they want.

BASSANI XHAUSTAnaheim, California, USATel: 714 630 [email protected]

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Compton, California based DNA Specialty has addedto its program of trike axle assembly kits with thesenew options, featuring a CNC machined steel gearhousing constructed with 48 'spider' gears. Axle options include belt drive 70th x 1 1/2 or 1 1/8teeth and chain sprocket; conversions are available forSoftail, Dyna, Sportster and Touring models. The axlesare shipped in a gloss black powdercoat finish withthe swingarms in raw finish. The kits include two orfour piston brake calipers, with rotors.Also seen here, DNA's "superior" fat spoke'Mammoth' wheels are said to be the "mostaffordable radial laced wheels available on the markettoday. For 2016 we have our new 26" 'Mammoth'wheels available for Touring and Softail models.Several upgrade options are available, from designerspokes to countless powdercoat color choices. All our'Mammoth' wheels are sealed for tubelessapplication."DNA's 52 'Mammoth' spoke wheels feature signaturespoke wheel designs such as their Diamond, Twisted,Tear Drop and new EVO contrast spoke, in sizes from16 x 3.5 to 26 x 3.5, including ultra-fat 18 x 10.5 and

ultra skinny 21 x 2.15; all available with matchingrotors and a 'Mammoth' spoke pulley.All the spokes and nipples are in highly polishedstainless steel, with triple chrome-plated spun steelrims and forged 6061 aluminum billet alloy hubs andDNA's own double sealed bearings.DNA also has new forged 6061 billet aluminum wheeldesigns for 2016, including their 'Rave' and 'Virus'designs in 17 sizes from 16 x 3.5 to their massive 30x 4, including ultra-fat 18 x 13 and ultra-skinny 21 x2.15; with matching rotors, pulleys and sprockets.

DNA SPECIALTYCompton, California, USATel: 310 767 [email protected]


New heat-treated steel retainers

"Brand new state of the art finite element analysis software" has allowedKibblewhite Precision Machining to reduce the mass of their heat-treated steelretainers. Weight-reducing holes have been added to the steel retainers withoutsacrificing any strength or durability. All shoulders and cross-sections were alsoanalyzed for other opportunities to further reduce mass. These efforts led to mass reductions of up to28 grams per set; available for Shovelhead, Panhead, Knucklehead, Evolution, Sportster, Twin Cam andSportster 833cc. KIBBLEWHITE PRECISION MACHINING INC, USA, www.kpmi.us

Trike axle conversionsand 26 inch 'Mammoth'spoke wheels

Merrillville, Indiana based manufacturerRush Racing Products have re-engineeredtheir popular Harley true duals for Indianmodels - available for '14-'16 Chieftain,Classic, Vintage, and the '15-'16Roadmaster and Dark Horse models. They are offered in both show qualitychrome and black, with the mufflers soldseparately. The head pipes are fullyceramic coated inside and outside toprovide a cooler exhaust system andimproved comfort. Rush say theyrecommend the use of only their ownproprietary design 2.25" or 2.50" baffleswith the true duals "for the best sound,optimized performance and ease oftuning."Rush is noted for several firsts in themotorcycle exhausts industry, with cuttingedge manufacturing technology and

design. They were the first company tointroduce an all one-piece muffler shell,allowing them to eliminate any weld at theinlet, yielding significant improvements indurability and appearance, and also first inthe industry to offer interchangeablebaffles designed for specific performanceand sound - allowing riders to change thesound and performance of their exhaustwithout purchasing another new set ofmufflers.Rush has achieved popularity with its'Wrath' headers, a new three-step, 2-into-1design that flows exhaust gasses from a1.75 inch pipe diameter at the cylinderhead before opening out to a 1.875 inchand then 2 inch diameter before joining a2.5 or 3 inch collector - especially valuabletechnology for big inch motor builds,engines with 10.5:1 compression and bikeswith forced air induction, with the 3 inchcollector 'SS' model designed specificallyfor heavily modifiedengine builds.Late 2014 saw Rushintroduce its 'WarHorse' slip-ons for

improved torque and horsepower onselected Chief Classic, Chief Vintage,Chieftain and Roadmaster IndianMotorcycle models in a choice of chromeor black, and last year the company addedan Indian Scout application to round off itsslip-on offer - all featuring theirinterchangeable baffles.Distributed by Mid-USA MotorcycleProducts and Biker's Choice, Rush isdisplaying on the Tucker Rocky/Biker'sChoice booth at this year's 16th annual V-Twin Expo at Cincinnati.

RUSH RACING PRODUCTSMerrillville, Indiana, USATel: 219 942 [email protected]

Rush Racing Products now offersTrue Duals for Indian models

Rush Racing's 'Wrath' headers feature a three-step,2-into-1 design and choice of S-model 2.5 inch andSS-model 3 inch collectors that are said to be idealfor heavily modified motors and designed to acceptup to a 3-inch baffle and 4-inch muffler foroptimized big-inch engine flow and performance

True duals for Indian models - available for '14-'16 Chieftain, Classic, Vintage and the '15-'16Roadmaster and Dark Horse models

Rush Racing's 'WarHorse' slip-onsfeature theirproprietary

interchangeablebaffle technology


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PM Xtreme Machinefor Chieftain

Performance Machine says it nowoffers a choice of its six most popularCNC machined forged wheel designsfor the Indian Scout, and anadditional four of their moreaggressively styled Xtreme Machinebrand best sellers. Additionally PMsays it also now have its 'MAX HP' aircleaner available for Indian Scoutapplications.PERFORMANCE MACHINE, USA,www.performancemachine.com,www.xtrememachineusa.com

Prairie barsfor IndianChief

Mitchell, South Dakota based Klock Werks' newPrairie bars for Indian Chief models are said to"combine traditional beach bar styling with a morecomfortable, relaxed riding position.""At Klock Werks we take our commitment to ourcustomers seriously. You can have a customized lookthat suits your style, and actually improves your ride.You dont have to sacrifice one for the other," saysBrian Klock, President of Klock Werks.The bar

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