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Wednesday 13 April 2016

V-Twin Expo review part IV




KB PERFORMANCE PISTONS: Recent new product introductions include additional 4032 alloy forged piston applications. Designed for 113" engine combinations using the stock 4.375" stroke, they are available in 4.060", 4065" and 4.070" bore sizes; www.uempistons.com

 


S&S CYCLE: A new management team has been assembled at the Viola, Wisconsin based manufacturer in the last two years, and with exhausts to the fore watch for several major new product initiatives in the coming months and years; www.sscycle.com

 


PAUGHCO: One of the largest V-twin parts and accessories manufacturing programs in the market features everything from frames and sheet metal to chopper kits and complete trike conversion kits; www.paughco.com

 


HAMMERHEAD ENGINEERING: Next up for the Harley cooling specialist, whose unique Love Jugs solutions have won many admirers, will be the altogether technically more challenging Victory and Indian motorcycle ... watch this space! www.love-jugs.com

 


REVOLUTION PERFORMANCE: Recent new products and services include 107" Big Bore kits, Big Bore kits for Harley Street models, refurbished Twin Cam A and B crankshafts, CNC head porting and repair and Precision brand self-optimizing, fully integrated EMS; www.refperf.com

 


TC BROS: Recent additions to Tim and Tyler Cobb's fast growing TC Bros product line include their cast air cleaners, Sportster mid controls and air ride seat kits. The TC Bros range is now available to dealers in Europe though MAG Connection; www.tcbroschoppers.com

 


DAYTONA TWIN TEC: The South Daytona, Florida based specialist offers one of the widest ranges of blueprinted matched set fuel injectors on the market, and recently updated its auto-tuning fuel injection system functionality with 'Accu-Tune' - said to be "the only system that offers real-time and continuous auto-tuning with monitoring, control and override capability"; www.daytona-twintec.com

 


METRA ELECTRONICS: Described as "The Installer's Choice", Florida based Metra audio installation accessories include OEM compatible kits for 2014 and newer Street Glides, Electra Glide, Ultra and Limited models. They include an integrated EITMS LCD screen and a radio interface that supplies ignition power and illumination and sends a health message to the bike - the security light on the dash won't be stuck on after removing the radio; www.metraonline.com

 


AVON TYRES: A new 15,000 mile limited treadwear warranty is now offered by the leading custom tire maker - available on their Cobra touring and Storm 3DX-m sport touring tires. This is in addition to the road hazard warranty program announced last year. The Cobra has also now been introduced for Trike front fitments - a flatter profile is said to resist the scrubbing off effect normally seen on Trike front tires; www.avonmotorcycle.com

 


AEROCHARGER: The New Century, Kansas based specialist says their bolt-on variable-vane turbo design for '09 and up FLs delivers "zero lag and unbelievable torque." There's no belt drive with their design, and a self-contained oil system means that they are twin-cooled engine compatible; www.aerocharger.com

 


PRO RIDERS MARKETING: Industry veteran Joe Distefano's line of products represented include ProTorque starters, Butty Buddy seats and the acclaimed weather and sunlight resistant Speed-Way line of durable bike shelters. Joe is actively seeking additional brands to represent, check out his "premium marketing and sales services" at www.proridersmarketing.com